July 2021 An official publication of the Recreation Centers of Sun City West Dive in movies make a splash Raffle tickets are available to win a Yoda statue. In at R.H. Johnson Pool conjuction with the Rec Centers’ Star Dive in movies are back this JULY 29 Wars movie marathon, raffle summer! These movies are “The Perfect Storm” tickets can be available for members and their PG-13 purchased through paid guests. Shows start at dusk In October 1991, a conflu- July 30 and may be – approximately 8 p.m. ence of weather conditions purchased at the Make sure your membership combined to form a killer storm R.H. Johnson Box card is loaded upon arrival. in the North Atlantic. Caught in Office. Also keep in mind that if the storm was the sword-fishing weather is a factor we may need boat Andrea Gail. Magnificent to reschedule. Children under foreshadowing and anticipation 16 will not be allowed as it is fill this true-life drama while not part of children’s hours and minute details of the fishing the movie selections may not be boats, their gear and the weather appropriate. Note: 16 and 17 are juxtaposed with the sea ad- year olds will be $3.50 guest fee venture. Starring George and 18-and-older will cost $5. her way to the scrap yard as her Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, and Outside chairs are not allowed. last voyage. The S.S. Poseidon Diane Lane. We are sad to inform you that is overtaken by a tidal wave. Twisted Trolley will not be With the captain (Leslie back. We will have various ice Nielsen) dead, surviving pas- cream available for purhase sengers, including the passion- along with soda water and pop- ate Rev. Scott (Gene Hackman), corn. All items will be $1. band together in the ship's ball- The events department will room. The group struggles to be selling popcorn inside check- avert fires, flooding, structural in area. instability and mechanical mal- Win famous JULY 15 functions as they make their “The Poseidon way through a maze of ladders Adventure (1972)” and tunnels in their desperate Star Wars character PG attempt to escape a watery En route from New York City grave. Starring Ernest Borg- to Greece on New Year's Eve, a nine, Shelly Winters and Gene at raffle majestic passenger ship was on Hackman. Take a chance you will, to at the R.H. Johnson Box Of- win a life-size Yoda. fice, 19803 N. R.H. Johnson The Recreation Centers of Blvd. Rec Centers jazz up summer Sun City West is excited to The raffle drawing will be give Star Wars marathon goers Monday, Aug. 2. Yoda can be an opportunity to bring home seen at the R.H. Johnson Box with indoor concert the great Jedi master – Yoda – Office. Cash only please. Join the Recreation Centers of Sun City West with the purchase of a raffle Susie Wheaton donated with its first indoor concert in more than a year. ticket through Friday, July 30. Yoda statue. She is a Sun City We are proud to present patriotic jazz tunes with Raffle tickets are: West resident and chose Meals Lindsey Benedict and Jazzola at 7 p.m. Thurs- $1 for one ticket; $5 for six; on Wheels as the raffle charity. day, July 8, at Palm Ridge Rec Center, 13800 $10 for 15; and $20 for 30 All proceeds will go toward W. Deer Valley Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. tickets. Raffle tickets will be Meals on Wheels in Sun City Tickets for this cabaret-style show are $10 per sold during the Star Wars West. The Rec Centers also is person and are on sale at the R.H. Johnson Box Movie Marathon in through Office, 19803 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd. July at the Stardust Theater. Nashville’s own Lindsey Benedict and Jaz- Tickets may also be purchased Continued on Page 8 zola is elegant and enjoyable. Lindsey Benedict is a jazz singer, performance coach, public speaker, and worship leader with a passion for Inside this issue: world travel. She enjoys performing with the Lindsey Benedict Judson Jazz Orchestra, a Nashville-based big band with a unique musical blend of hymns and Bylaw proposal...... 20 Golf...... 10 cases. This live music production company pro- jazz standards. She also sings with the Metro Calendar...... 5 Governing Board...... 4 vides performance opportunities for all ages Big Band on musical mission trips facilitated by Club Contacts...... 7 Library...... 9 through showcases, singing contests and sum- Global Missions Project. Club Corner...... 13, 16­20 News...... 1­3, 5 mer camps. Lindsey also provides performance For 20 years, Lindsey was a voice and piano Community...... 12 Travel...... 14­15 coaching for those that are preparing for audi- instructor and in 2019 began Music City Show- Financials...... 6 tions, contests and pageants. Page 2 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 July 2021 Get music history lesson at September concert

The Recreation Centers of horns and nine lead singers. Sun City West along with They will take you back to the Rhythm Edition are pleased to music of the '40s and then you present the Evolution of Music can enjoy the ride through dif- show Friday, Sept. 24, at the ferent artists and styles of music Palm Ridge Rec Center, 13800 all the way up to music of today. W. Deer Valley Road. Show- There will be comedy skits, time is 7 p.m., doors open at costume changes, audience par- 6:30 p.m. ticipation, sing along, choreo- Tickets are $10 per person graphed dancing and some and go on sale at 8 a.m. Tues- great music you will enjoy on day, Aug. 10, at the R.H. John- the way. It is a 90-minute son Box Office, 19803 N. R.H. Broadway show and is one per- Johnson Blvd., or online at formance like you have never suncitywest.com. Numbers will seen before, you don't want to be set out at the gate at 6 a.m. miss this. Seating will be cabaret style. Various songs we will pay Soda and water will be avail- tribute to consist of: Glen able for purchase. Miller; the Andrews Sisters; Does Rhythm Edition sound Elvis; Beach Boys; Tina Turner; familiar? Well that is because Neil Diamond; Sony and Cher; they are a very popular and fa- the Village People; Earth, Wind vorite dance band here in Sun and Fire; Johnny Cash; Selena; City West. They have added a Journey; Prince and Bruno new show to their mix with a Marz, plus other songs and full 10-piece band including artists in-between.

Sun City West announces What’s coming July 4 closures In honor of the Independence Day open for regular business hours of 6 this fall for Events Holiday on July 4, the Recreation Cen- a.m. to 9 p.m. After all the craziness of the world, Ship Series,” it will now be called ters of Sun City West will be closing Members needing to put guest credits we are looking forward to getting “Cabaret Series!” We will have a some offices on Monday, July 5. on their account are invited to call back to a new normal this fall. We matinee and an evening performance Membership, Box Office, Adminis- Members Services before the holiday plan to bring back our Concerts and “cabaret style.” This style actually ac- tration, and Golf Operations will be weekend at 623-544-6100, or any day Movies in the Park with a full line up commodates the same amount of pa- closed on July 5. The R.H. Johnson Li- of the week at any open golf pro shop. for you in August! We also will have trons - just split up in a much more brary will be closed as usual that Mon- Member Services, 19803 R.H. Johnson our annual Fall Fest! These dates are intimate experience. Ticket sales will day. Blvd., is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4 and Friday, Nov. 5. work the same as Top Hat. At this The Sports Pavilion will be closed on weekdays but is closed on holidays. We can’t spoil the surprise yet on who point we plan to start ticket sales in Sunday, July 4, but will be open Mon- Guest fee is $5 for those 18 years and we are bringing in, but in no way will November for both these series! The day, July 5, with regular hours of 9 a.m. older, $3.50 for under 18 years old. you be disappointed! Tickets will be final line up will be released in Sep- to 8 p.m. All Sun City West golf Members may pay for a guest on the available in September! tember. courses will be open for regular busi- day of their visit, for that day only, at As for “Top Hat” and “Cruise Ship” And for the question I’m sure a ness hours, with the exception of Star- the various monitor stations, using - there will be quite a few changes due handful of you are asking, what about dust and Trail Ridge. Stardust is Visa, MasterCard or Discover. No cash to the way our systems operate. We Spring Fest? Well, the third times a currently closed for summer mainte- is accepted at those locations. understand sometimes change is dif- charm! We will have the same groups nance projects while Trail Ridge will Rec Centers staff and Governing ficult but being able to experience the that were scheduled perform at our be closed for summer maintenance Board members wish our residents and pandemic obstacles we have decided annual Spring Fest March 11, 12, and projects beginning July 5. guests a safe and happy holiday. this is a great opportunity to change it 13, 2022, at Beardsley Park. Again, All four recreation centers will be up a bit. Top Hat will remain the same we will not sell tickets so far in ad- and we have rescheduled all the per- vance, so these will become available formances that were booked for 2021 in January. Palm Ridge Rec Center reopens to the 2022 season. However, the We also have started booking ticket sales will change! We will no dances to start back up in January! The Palm longer hold four-year subscriptions, So, look for those as well as we get Ridge but only for one season. You will be into the later part of the year. The Recreation able to purchase all four shows and Events Department cannot wait to get Center receive the same seat for each show back to entertaining you all and see- parking lot like in the past, but we will not carry ing your happy faces out there. Safe project has been over the subscription into the next travels to our snowbirds and to our completed season. There will also be opportunity full timers, we hope to see you at and is to purchase shows individually if you some of our last-minute summer currently choose not to purchase for every events! Have a cool safe summer and open. show. hope to see you all in the Fall! As for Cruise Ship, we are shaking that up a bit as well. We will no longer Kasey Huhta have what was called the “Cruise Special Events Manager July 2021 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 Page 3 Star Wars movie marathon zips into Stardust Theatre

The Force remains strong cruel Darth Vader to save his in Sun City West when the comrades in the Rebel Al- Rec Centers continues the liance and fight the Galactic Star Wars movie marathon in Empire. Han Solo and July. Princess Leia reaffirm their The 11-movie series will love and team with Chew- continue for themonth of July bacca, Lando Calrissian with evening times. The July (Billy Dee Williams), the marathon kicks off at 6 p.m. Ewoks and the androids C- Doors will open at 5 p.m. 3PO and R2-D2 to aid in the (July). disruption of the Dark Side Tickets are sold out. The and hope to defeat the evil movies are open to Sun City emperor. West residents only. Please call 623-544-6093 to find out MONDAY, JULY 26 if any seats are available due Star Wars: Episode VII - to cancellations. The Force Awakens A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away George Lucas (PG-13) created an adventure like no Thirty years after the Battle other. The Star War mania of Endor, a new threat has started in 1977 and continues old boy. When the Trade Fed- TUESDAY, JULY 20 risen in the form of the First today. eration cuts off all routes to Star Wars Episode IV – Order and the villainous Kylo George Lucas made names the planet Naboo, Qui-Gon A New Hope (PG) Ren. As a new threat to the galaxy rises, Rey, a desert like Luke Skywalker, Yoda, and Obi-Wan are assigned to The Imperial forces - under scavenger, and Finn, an ex- and Darth Vader familiar to settle the matter. orders from cruel Darth Vader stormtrooper, must join Han every generation. The Star (David Prowse) - hold Solo and Chewbacca to Wars collection is filled with TUESDAY, JULY 13 Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) search for the one hope of adventure, and excitement. Star Wars: Episode II – FRIDAY, JULY 16 hostage, in their efforts to restoring peace. Come support your favorite Solo: A Star Wars Story quell the rebellion against the Attack of the Clones (PG) character whether it be Darth Set 10 years after the events (PG-13) Galactic Empire. Luke Sky- WEDNESDAY, JULY 28 Vader, Princess Leia, Han of "The Phantom Menace," Young Han Solo finds ad- walker (Mark Hamill) and Solo, Chewbacca, or C-3PO. the Republic continues to be venture when he joins forces Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Star Wars: Episode VIII - Buckle up for the Star Wars mired in strife and chaos. A with a gang of galactic smug- captain of the Millennium The Last Jedi (PG-13) movie marathon, coming this separatist movement encom- glers and a 190-year-old Falcon, work together with Luke Skywalker's peaceful summer at the Stardust the- passing hundreds of planets Wookie named Chewbacca. the companionable droid duo and solitary existence gets ater. The marathon will be and powerful corporate al- Indebted to the gangster Dry- R2-D2 (Kenny Baker) and C- upended when he encounters shown in chronological order. liances poses new threats to den Vos, the crew devises a 3PO (Anthony Daniels) to Rey, a young woman who For a full marathon experi- the galaxy that even the Jedi daring plan to travel to the rescue the beautiful princess, shows strong signs of the ence you will receive tickets cannot stem. These moves, mining planet Kessel to steal help the Rebel Alliance, and Force. Her desire to learn the for all 11 movies. long planned by an as yet un- a batch of valuable coaxium. restore freedom and justice to ways of the Jedi forces Luke At the end of July, we will revealed and powerful force, In need of a fast ship, Solo the galaxy. to make a decision that have a raffle for everyone lead to the beginning of the meets Lando Calrissian, the changes their lives forever. who participated in this huge Clone Wars - and the begin- suave owner of the perfect WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 Meanwhile, Kylo Ren and Marathon! The Rec Centers ning of the end of the Repub- vessel for the dangerous mis- Star Wars Episode V – General Hux lead the First will have a new cut out each lic. sion - the Millennium Falcon. Order in an all-out assault week for photo ops and raffle The Empire Strikes Back against Leia and the Resist- each one of those off along (PG) ance for supremacy of the WEDNESDAY, JULY 14 MONDAY, JULY 19 The adventure continues as with the full Star Wars Movie Star Wars: Episode III- Rogue One: A Star Wars galaxy. Set! Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Revenge of Sith (PG-13) Story (PG-13) If you feel sick please stay Princess Leia and Chewbacca FRIDAY, JULY 30 It has been three years since Former scientist Galen Erso face an attack by the Imperial home and we will keep the Star Wars: Episode IX - theatre limited to 150 people the Clone Wars began. Jedi lives on a farm with his wife forces and its AT-AT walkers to keep our event as spread master Obi-Wan Kenobi and young daughter, Jyn. His on the ice planet Hoth. While The Rise of Skywalker out as possible. Thank you to (Ewan McGregor) and Jedi peaceful existence comes Han and Leia escape in the (PG-13) our sponsor Statz Insurance knight Anakin Skywalker crashing down when the evil Millennium Falcon, Luke When it's discovered that Agency. (Hayden Christensen) rescue Orson Krennic takes him travels to Dagobah in search the evil Emperor Palpatine Chancellor Palpatine (Ian away from his beloved fam- of Yoda. Only with the Jedi did not die at the hands of MONDAY, JULY 12 McDiarmid) from General ily. Many years later, Galen master's help will Luke sur- Darth Vader, the rebels must Grievous, the commander of becomes the Empire's lead Star Wars: Episode I – vive when the dark side of the race against the clock to find the droid armies, but Griev- engineer for the most power- Force beckons him into the out his whereabouts. Finn and The Phantom Menace ous escapes. Suspicions are ful weapon in the galaxy, the ultimate duel with Darth Poe lead the Resistance to put (PG) raised within the Jedi Council Death Star. Knowing that her Vader. a stop to the First Order's Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan concerning Chancellor Palpa- father holds the key to its de- plans to form a new Empire, McGregor) is a young Jedi tine, with whom Anakin has struction, Jyn joins forces FRIDAY, JULY 23 while Rey anticipates her in- knight apprentice under the formed a bond. Asked to spy with a spy and other resist- The Star Wars: Episode evitable confrontation with tutelage of Qui-Gon Jinn on the chancellor, and full of ance fighters to steal the Kylo Ren. Warning: Some (Liam Neeson); Anakin Sky- bitterness toward the Jedi space station's plans for the VI – Return of the Jedi flashing-lights scenes in this walker (Jake Lloyd), who Council, Anakin embraces Rebel Alliance. (PG) film may affect photosensi- will later become known as the Dark Side. Luke Skywalker battles tive viewers. Darth Vader, is just a 9-year- horrible Jabba the Hut and Page 4 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 July 2021 Governing Board Governing Board Divided Board pushes major Directors changes to chartered clubs All Directors: [email protected] Changes would tors, and operating rules. They ties. exist under the auspices of our The proposal from Mr. Man- impact Owner Association as chartered clubs, cuso was discussed at the June Member dues; so there is some crossover. 4 Workshop (can be seen at However, we do not check youtube.com/watch?v=YKHT- public involvement their tax filings for compliance DTt8Ie0). It is not clear if this Members, we (the Recre- or accuracy. We do help the proposal has the support of the ation Centers of Sun City West smaller clubs with the digital full Board. The current Board PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT – Association) wanted to pro- filing, and we provide general ends its term on June 30. A new Sue Fitzsimons Donna Maloney vide you with an important up- training to the treasurers and Board will be seated July 1 officers. with many of the same Direc- September 2018­June 2022 July 20219­June 2024 date on where we are at with resolving the tax status issues We had a similar compliance tors. 623­234­1696 Phone: 630­272­0219 with our chartered clubs and issue with clubs in 2011 that When the 501(c)7 tax issues sue.fi[email protected] Chair: Chartered Clubs the Village Store. was addressed and corrected at came to our attention pre- [email protected] You may have heard a lot of that time. Over the years, com- COVID, we looked at ways to rumors or read misinformation pliance from craft clubs has rectify it and came up with a in the Independent and on var- slid off the tracks and the As- proposal to help Kiva West ious social media accounts, so sociation is attempting to rec- continue operating in much the we wanted to update you di- tify that by encouraging the same way they do now. That rectly. clubs to get back in line with proposal was shelved during Let’s first take a look at the the rules. Following IRS regu- COVID but as operations got history of this issue. Prior to lations benefits the clubs and back into gear, we looked again TREASURER SECRETARY COVID, one of our chartered the Association. at Kiva as well as the other 102 Anne K. Brown Lisa Vines clubs (Kiva West Bridge), One proposal offered by Di- chartered clubs to make sure July 2020­June 2023 June 2021­June 2024 brought to our attention that rector Lou Mancuso would dis- they were aware of the tax Phone: 417­459­3481 Phone: 702­278­0955 their tax preparer had concerns solve the clubs’ independent codes governing 501(c)7s. Chair: Budget & Finance Chair: Sports Pavilion & Bowling about the club’s filing as it ap- 501(c)7 statuses and move the It soon became apparent that [email protected] [email protected] peared they were in violation clubs under the Association’s three groups of our chartered of IRS tax codes. The codes re- 501(c)4 umbrella. He further clubs had veered off the track quire that 501(c)7s (social proposes that non-Association in terms of following IRS reg- clubs) ensure at least 85 per- members could enjoy the clubs ulations, Association policies cent of their revenues come by paying a fee. and RR&Ps, and it was time to from club members (not Asso- The impacts of such a major get them back in line with the ciation members, but club change have not been fully in- rules. The vast majority of our members). Specifically, no vestigated yet, but we do know groups operate just as they more than 15 percent of a more staff would have to be should with their tax status. Roberta Davidson Sharon Hettick club’s gross receipts can come hired to run the day-to-day op- About 10 clubs that fall into July 2020­June 2023 July 2020­June 2023 from non-club members. erations of the clubs and handle three distinct categories are the 623­889­1992 623­455­2674 Our clubs are independent the accounting for the clubs. concern. Chair: Properties Chair: Community Leadership Liaison tax entities with their own tax This includes accounting for The three groups include: [email protected] [email protected] ID numbers, boards of direc- public usage of the club facili- 1. Social Clubs that have a high number of outside guests, where the revenue from those outside guests far exceed the 15 percent limit. 2. Clubs, particularly some sports club, that take in outside advertising revenue. In some cases, this advertising was Lou Mancuso Harry Stannebein Copyright © 2021 sought to pay off interest-free July 2021­June 2024 All Rights Reserved loans offered by RCSCW to March 2021­June 2024 pay for the club’s facility en- 609­477­0187 406­539­9606 General Information: 623­544­6120 [email protected] Chair: Golf General Manager ­ Bill Schwind, 623­544­6110; hancements. (It has since been [email protected] [email protected] determined these loans will no Editor ­ Katy O’Grady, 623­544­6027; [email protected] longer be allowed.) News Assistant ­ Michael Melissa; [email protected] 3. Craft clubs that sell large

Member Services ­ 623­544­6100 amounts of products or higher- Membership as of July 1, 2021: 28,526 priced products at the fairs, At the last Board meeting, (includes Owners, Associates, Landlords, Investors and Tenants) their storefronts and through Director Bob Carneiro announced the Village Store. his resignation from the Board. Recreation Centers of Sun City West That will create a vacancy as of 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, AZ 85375 In the case of group No. 3, it July 1. The Board has not filled Karen Roepken [email protected] became apparent the Village that vacancy yet. suncitywest.com and scwaz.com Store was unintentionally pro- Governing Board Sun City West is a senior community for individuals 55 and older. moting this problem. Due to Executive Assistant the complicated nature of these 623­544­6115 Printed by Independent Newspapers. [email protected] Advertising information: 623­972­6101. Continued on Page 6 July 2021 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 Page 5 Update your email address Did you know if the Rec Centers doesn’t have a gency contact, please send an email to Member- valid, unique email on file for you, you can’t ac- [email protected]. cess our member portal, and you can’t vote online An email (one that is unique to you, and not in the Board’s annual elections? share with a spouse) will grant you access to the We value our members’ privacy and do not share online portal where you can pay your dues, make this information. To update your membership pro- a golf reservation, view your purchases, and sign file with an email address, phone number or emer- up for a golf lesson or clinic.

Employee Recognition

Former Director Bob Carneiro congratulates Player Assistant Mike Beck for his quick-thinking heroics in helping to save the life of an unconscious golfer (who is successfully recuperating at home). Thanks to Mike’s quick thinking a Sun City West man is recovering at home after a scary medical incident at Trail Ridge Golf Course on April 24. Mike, was nearby when the golfer lost consciousness while driving his golf cart on the course and was thrown from the vehicle. Mike went to the man, called 911, and administered CPR until the EMTs arrived. His quick actions and knowledge of CPR likely saved the man’s life. July 2021 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 Rec Center News 3 Deadline

4 Independence Day 5 6 7 8 Patriotic Show ­ 9 10 Lindsey Bendict & Jazzola, 1 pm Palm Ridge

11 12 Star Wars Movie 13 Star Wars Movie 14 Star Wars Movie 15 Dive In Movie: 16 Star Wars Movie 17 Marathon ­ Marathon ­ Marathon ­ “Posiedon Adventure” Marathon ­ “Solo: “The Phantom Menace,” “Attack of the Clones,” “Revenge of the Sith,” 7 pm, RHJ Pool A Star Wars Story,” 5:30 pm, Stardust Theatre 5:30 pm, Stardust Theatre 5:30 pm, Stardust Theatre 5:30 pm, Stardust Theatre

18 19 Star Wars Movie 20 Star Wars Movie 21 Star Wars Movie 22 23 Star Wars Movie 24 Marathon ­ Marathon ­ Marathon ­ Marathon ­ “Rogue One: “A New Hope,” “The Empire Strikes Back,” “Return of the Jedi,” A Star Wars Story,” 5:30 pm, Stardust Theatre 5:30 pm, Stardust Theatre 5:30 pm, Stardust Theatre 5:30 pm, Stardust Theatre

25 26 Star Wars Movie 27 28 Star Wars Movie 29 Dive In Movie: 30 Star Wars Movie 31 Marathon ­ Marathon ­ “Perfect Storm” Marathon ­ “The Force Awakens,” “The Last Jedi,” 7 pm, RHJ Pool “The Rise of Skywalker,” 5:30 pm, Stardust Theatre 5:30 pm, Stardust Theatre 5:30 pm, Stardust Theatre

To confirm Governing Board activities, call 623­544­6115. Page 6 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 July 2021 April 2021 Financials

April April YTD YTD YTD OPERATING REVENUES Actual Budget Actual Budget PY Majority of clubs operate Membership 1,266,535 1,248,591 12,230,040 12,401,417 11,997,975 Recreation 4,359 8,293 15,515 118,178 98,533 within tax status Golf Fees 1,085,672 1,044,800 7,801,771 7,685,180 6,279,340 From Page 4 birds’ departure. The store Bowling 30,281 43,974 383,594 579,698 517,340 remains in limbo. We are Special Events (2,739) 6,360 (20,319) 194,040 175,000 trying to determine its fu- issues, the Board met in ture. Ancillary Revenue 94,955 72,694 831,621 762,845 664,424 executive session to re- We then held a meeting Merchandise Sales 39,241 23,266 125,248 257,646 172,327 ceive legal advice from our with the clubs – all 103 of Food and Beverage 28,172 27,005 123,290 258,204 184,585 attorney on how to pro- them! – broken into three Interest Income ­ Operating 0 0 0 540 250 ceed. The Board also ap- sessions to accommodate Other Income 582 648 (23,666) 5,003 (36,255) pointed a special everyone. We went over TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE 2,547,059 2,475,631 21,467,094 22,262,752 20,053,520 committee to investigate our findings and discussed the potential tax status the need for them to get OPERATING EXPENSES issue. back to following current Wages And Benefits 1,227,599 1,262,311 11,959,722 12,640,557 11,905,483 The committee was com- policy and stay within IRS Utilities 207,470 217,110 1,960,438 2,167,868 1,883,057 prised of Board Treasurer regulations or risk losing Repair and Maintenance 139,261 145,009 1,147,565 1,340,470 1,248,065 Anne Brown, General their federal tax-exempt Landscape Maintenance 101,884 107,060 1,289,236 1,284,490 1,195,303 Manager Bill Schwind, status. CFO Pete Finelli, Account- Closing the store re- Supplies and Services 44,552 51,760 400,919 531,770 470,836 ing Manager Tim DeAn- solved that one area of Equipment 24,006 24,415 160,638 321,725 234,803 gelo, Chartered Clubs non-compliance; in what- Taxes and Insurance 56,571 54,717 559,239 583,896 507,061 Chair Donna Maloney, ever format or location the Interest & Financial Expense 56,943 41,670 407,485 346,880 336,341 Pickleball Club rep Ken store reopens, it will be Operating Expenses 32,177 41,642 360,696 454,995 358,892 Holtz (for the club adver- done in such a way that the Legal and Professional 12,391 27,045 117,551 258,610 197,492 tising issue), Kiva Bridge issue remains resolved. As representative Gary Bosak far as the fairs, our Events Employee Related Expenses 10,376 14,025 126,711 188,030 144,357 (for the outside guests Manager is currently work- TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE 1,913,230 1,986,764 18,490,201 20,119,291 18,481,690 issue), and incoming (and ing on a craft fair sale that OPERATING CASH INFLOW/(OUTFLOW) 633,829 488,868 2,976,893 2,143,461 1,571,829 now sitting) Director Lisa will allow for member CAPITAL RELATED Vines, as a representative sales while remaining in Investment Income­Reserves 34,534 36,008 3,770,354 411,555 544,028 for the arts and crafts clubs compliance with tax codes. since she is a member and At this time, we still have Unrealized Gain (Loss) Investments 316,572 0 (1,967,404) 0 (31,138) instructor with some of the some clubs operating in Club Funded Capital 0 0 875 0 72,818 clubs. Our Association at- probable violation of the Asset Preservation Fee 490,000 451,500 4,102,000 3,647,000 3,456,800 torney and a tax attorney in IRS rules and RR&Ps. Di- Gain / (Loss) on Asset Disposal (2,939) 0 (16,319) (65,560) (46,622) their firm that is a CPA also rector and Chartered Clubs Depreciation Expense (341,914) (361,334) (3,261,989) (3,518,108) (3,035,277) were involved. Chair Donna Maloney at- TOTAL CAPITAL RELATED 496,254 126,173 2,627,517 474,887 960,609 The committee held tempted to offer a solution three meetings – April 22, by drafting proposed REVENUES OVER / (UNDER) EXPENSES 1,130,083 615,041 5,604,410 2,618,348 2,532,438 April 29 and May 6. These changes to the RR&Ps. Capital Project Expenditures 547,319 193,231 5,978,849 4,910,409 3,368,974 were held in executive ses- The Chartered Club Com- Financials are preliminary until accepted by the Governing Board. sion as we were discussing mittee unanimously ap- Complete financial statements are posted monthly on suncitywest.com the legal advice received proved the changes, and from our attorneys. they were brought to the Fiscal Year 20­21 Capital Projects $100K or Higher ­ as of 4/30/21 The information they Board on June 4. The issue Project/Equipment Budget Total gathered was disseminated was contentious, and the General/Administration as quickly as possible after proposed changes were not HVAC Units(s) ** 474,027 420,109 the committee concluded approved. (You can view Safety & Structural Integrity (e.g. sidewalks, security) 100,000 115,760 its work and was dissolved. the meeting at the This was expedited due to RCSCW Youtube channel Recreation / Sports Pavilion a number of timing issues, at youtube.com/watch?v= Palm Ridge Parking Lot ­ Mill & Resurface 701,000 273,787 including: COVID restric- YKHTDTt8Ie0&t=3431s.) Metal Shop Renovation / Addition** 570,000 49,590 tions were lifting, the Vil- Since that time, Director Beardsley Arts & Crafts ­ Flat Roof Restoration 198,000 148,690 lage Store Manager was Lou Mancuso has an- Palm Ridge Parking Lot/Walkways ­ Lighting Replacement 175,000 141,400 retiring, our snowbirds nounced he is leading a re- RHJ Fitness Center Flooring Replacement 170,000 1,003 were beginning to depart, call effort on Director Beardsley Park ­ Transformer & Electrical Renovation 165,000 44,562 and the Governing Board Maloney and another Di- Library ­ Flat Roof Renovation 147,700 113,138 was nearing the end of its rector who supported the Sports Pavilion ­ Scoring System 240,905 219,214 fiscal year and the begin- changes – incoming Presi- ning of a three-month sum- dent Sue Fitzsimons. mer hiatus. As we know more, we Golf The first decision made will keep you apprised in Golf Maintenance Equipment 734,382 698,376 was the difficult announce- future editions of the Desert Trails Bunker Project 290,000 287,891 ment that we were tem- enews (and the Rec Center Golf Maintenance Vehicles 253,004 253,470 porarily closing the Village News to the extent the Pebblebrook Shoreline Project #18 221,450 236,899 Store. The closure was deadline allows). If you Pebblebrook Parking Lot ­ Mill & Resurface 187,000 165,856 done to give the exiting know residents who do not Rental Cart Fleet 123,600 0 manager time to get prod- get the enews, we ask that ucts back to their artisans you encourage them to *Club Funded before the manager’s re- sign up for future updates. **Includes Carryover Budget and/or savings allocated by GM tirement and the snow- July 2021 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 Page 7 Phone Numbers

MAIN TELEPHONE NUMBER: 544­6147 Stardust Boulevard TRAIL RIDGE: 544­6015 623­544­6000 Men’s Club: 544­6150 Pool/Fitness/Mini Golf: PALM RIDGE REC CENTER: Course Conditions: 544­6175 (All numbers have 623 area Metal Club: 584­0150 544­6525 544­6580 Golf Operations: 544­6037 code unless otherwise noted) Model Railroad: 544­6148 Bridge Club: 544­6529 13800 W. Deer Valley Drive Rip ‘N’ Sew: 546­4050 Clay Club: 544­6530 Swimming Pool/Fitness: ADMINISTRATION RH JOHNSON REC CENTER: Silvercraft: 584­8153 Copper Cookers: 544­6532 544­6581 General Manager: 544­6110 544­6120 Horseshoe: 215­5807 Computers West: 214­1546 Human Resources: 544­6104 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd. RH JOHNSON LIBRARY: Photography: 544­6520 Stained Glass: 544­6586 Member Services: 544­6100 Fitness Center: 544­6107 544­6130 Porcelain Painters: 544­6521 Rec Center News: 544­6519 Swimming Pool: 544­6106 Data Resource Center: GOLF OPERATIONS: Website: 544­6479 Tennis Reservations: 544­6151 544­6644 KUENTZ REC CENTER: Tee Time Reservations: Recreation Manager: 544­6114 Mini Golf, Table Tennis, Wii, 544­6561 scw.totalegolf.com Tours & Scheduling: 544­6032 Arcade, Racquetball, Bocce: SPORTS PAVILION (Bowling): 14401 R.H. Johnson Blvd. DEER VALLEY: 544­6016 Box Office: 544­6093 544­6108 544­6140 Swimming Pool/Fitness: DESERT TRAILS: 544­6017 Explore: 544­6024 Auto Restoration: 518­3226 Memo’s Bistro: 544­6116 544­6561 ECHO MESA: 544­6014 Broadcast: 602­538­1031 Softball: 544­6157, 544­6158 GRANDVIEW: 544­6013 Ceramics: 546­0975 BEARDSLEY REC CENTER: Weavers: 544­6515 Crooked Putter: 544­6090 Lapidary: 584­8952 544­6524 Women’s Social: 546­4236 PEBBLEBROOK:544­6010 Lawn Bowls: 584­0617 or 12755 Beardsley Road at Woodworking: 546­4722 STARDUST: 544­6012

For more information visit scwclubs.com Club Contacts to access each club’s website ARTS & CRAFTS • Scrapbooking, Paper­ 847­404­9835 • Investment Club, Steve 2356 Fleming: 623­322­9691 • Art ­ Sun West, Patty crafts & More, Fran Mills: • Saturday Night Cratsenberg: 360­481­3976; • Women’s Social Club, • Trail Ridge Women, Bar­ Hoffert: 623­760­6369 623­594­1631 Gamesters, Louis Bonar: includes Coin & Stamp, Don­ Jan Wilson: 714­235­2752 bara Murray: 775­750­3363 • Artistic Hand Lettering, • Stained Glass Crafters, 847­404­9835 ald King Sr.: 623­249­5460 Cards & Mixed Media (for­ Gene Muren: 623­777­1615 • Model Railroad, Bob SPORTS ­ GOLF SPORTS merly Calligraphy West), • Toy­Ki Silvercraft, Linda DANCE Rose: 623­826­3448 • Deer Valley Men, Mike • Bocce, Ed Humphrey: Dale Hornyan­Toffoy: 623­ Rusch: 623­444­5504 • Country Western, • Recreational Vehicle, Brooks: 623­696­0748 623­882­5511 546­8502; Jan Nesper: 920­ • Weavers West Guild, Joanne Palaoro: 480­285­ Nadene Forsyth: 602­689­ • Deer Valley Women, • Bowlers Association, 323­3117 Karen Vincent: 623­810­ 4442 4184 Marisa Chaney: 503­332­ Sheryl Gingerich: 623­523­ • Basketeers, Laura 0159; Mary Wilder: 509­ • Hillcrest Dance & Social, • Rockhounds West, 5164 9462 O’Neill: 440­532­3819; Con­ 999­3164 John Ashton: 303­618­5243 Robert Provan: 207­505­ • Desert Trails Men, • Cyclists, Richard Greene: nie Masterson: 612­270­ • Woodworking, Gene • Latin & Ballroom Dance, 1542 Wayne Hendrickson: 805­ 541­912­2280 9738 Winkels: 623­692­6482 Carol DeAmbra: 623­975­ 300­0047 • Horseshoe Club, Bob • Beaders, Shelia Mack­ • Zymurgy, William 6248 MUSIC & • Desert Trails Women, Plueger: 563­357­3695 asek: 623­546­9696; Karen Houck: 602­694­5425 • Line Dancers, Martha PERFORMANCE Rayma Karr: 573­659­0803; • Johnson Lawn Bowls, Osmond: 623­606­0840 Williams: 623­556­9093 • DanceSensations, Elaine Keller, 623­556­0689 Brad Berg: 701­388­9610 • Ceramics West, Janette CARDS & GAMES • Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance, Paulette Halle: 623­440­ • Echo Mesa Men, • Men’s Billiards, Jim Gricol: 623­584­1465 • Bridge­Kiva West Dupli­ Pamela Spears: 480­259­ 9738. Includes: Barre/Ballet, Richard Franke: 602­910­ McCauley: 541­991­7236 • Clay Club, Margi cate, Margaret Beach: 586­ 7281 Hula, Jazz, Musical Theatre, 1656 • Mini­Golfers, Deirdre Cantrell: 817­320­4764 322­1242 • Westerners Square Tap, Clogging, Jazzy Poms, • Echo Mesa Women, Morrison: 516­527­4437 • Copper Enameling and • Bridge­One Partner, Eu­ Dance, Paul J. Van Rooy: Tai Chi and Pilates Kathryn Peterson: 815­953­ • Mis­Cues Ladies Bil­ Glass Arts, Melinda Butler: gene Mitofsky: 623­505­ 608­669­0595 • Karaoke, Patricia Hund­ 6040 liards, Beverly Randall: 623­ 503­774­8574 7206 ley: 623­584­1023 • Golf Council SCW, Jim 444­9749 • Creative Silk Flowers, • Bridge­Tuesday Con­ HEALTH & FITNESS • Music Club of Sun City Anderson: 425­750­9258 • Pickleball, Eileen Freyd­ Beverly Owens: 623­546­ tract, Jan Bestwick: 714­ • Arthritis Club, Rosemary West, Neil White: 623­466­ • Grandview Men, Roger berg: 480­504­9008 6779 290­4015 Dougherty: 623­760­8479 9229 Teel: 949­678­0550 • Racquetball/Handball/ • Creative Stitchers, • Bunco, Ronald Wilson: • Energetic Exercise, Glo­ • Stardust Theatre Coun­ • Grandview Women, Whisperball, Greg Steger: Jeanette Hill: 815­347­2665 623­214­4887 ria Schroeder: 623­986­9392 cil, Paulette Halle: 623­440­ Anette Petersen: 602­697­ 563­271­3053 • Decorative Art, Rhonda • Canasta West, Arlene • Fitness Club, Vicki Crites: 9738 8640 • Shuffleboard, John Hen­ Potts, 317­435­9456 Rozmus: 623­546­3803 303­660­9066 • Theatre West, Steve • Lady Putters SCW, Anne dershot: 610­844­2437 • Encore Needle & Craft, • Card Players of Sun City • Handi­Capables, Cathy Johnson: 402­432­1586 Becknell, 623­388­3096 • Softball, Dave Ryg: 815­ Melanie Parker: 623­584­ West, Judy Thompson: 218­ Shyers: 908­642­1578 • Westernaires Chorus, • Men’s Niners, Mark 978­0712 0773 252­0252. Includes:­ Euchre, • Water Fitness, Anne Sue Powell: 610­209­5136 Brown: 623­214­5438 • Sportsman’s, Becky • Johnson Lapidary, Don Karen Anderson: 920­960­ Becknell: 310­245­0460 • Men’s Putting,Mike Chase: 623­547­2206; in­ Wright: 509­675­7744 6661; Five Hundred, Rose­ • Yoga, Jack Leary: 480­ SOCIAL Scheuermann: 937­215­ cludes Master Swimmers, • Leather Carvers, John mary Dougherty: 420­6704 • Boomers, Ronnie Cas­ 6579 Diane Heisner: 248­703­ Richter: 623­203­7282 623­760­8479; Pan, Janie taneda: 623­546­5596 • Pebblebrook Men, 8242 • Mac­Cro­Knit, Sharon Fallon: 623­332­6560; HOBBIES & TRAVEL • Canine Companions, David Eikner: 970­689­0774 • Tennis Club, Lee Hoag: Moore: 816­529­7339 Sheepshead, Jim Krause: • Agriculture, Jim Gricol: Debbie Pastori: 623­308­ • Pebblebrook Women, 623­633­1526; includes: • Metal Club, James Chit­ 602­877­1896 623­584­1465 1390 Donna Richmond: 623­414­ Platform Tennis, Butch Lynd: wood: 623­399­5060 • Club 52 Card Club, Rudy • Automotive Restoration, • Club Español, Mimi 2754 618­581­0729; Table Tennis, • Palo Verde Patchers, Velasquez: 847­249­1442 Dean Lewellen: 623­363­ Williams: 651­353­5289 • Pebblebrook Ladies Nin­ Lanny Leathers: 623­584­ Nancy Steely: 602­481­7128 • Cribbage, Ron Wilson: 4457 • Friends of the Library, ers, Mary Monfre 321­537­ 6231; Volleyball, Mike • Photography West, Jim 623­214­4887; Arlin Bates: • Broadcast, Gary Cohen: Larry Woods: 623­556­8949 1577 Kosanda: 701­739­3795 Keane: 623­444­2509 605­939­5757 480­204­0425 • LGBT Club, Suzanne Ar­ • Stardust Men, Burton Chartered Clubs leader‐ • Porcelain Painters, Shan­ • Mah Jongg, Barb • Computers West, David nopolin: 413­218­8653 Murray: 850­405­7864 ship is subject to change. non Smith: 623­237­1813 McCart: 623­330­5708 Morin: 623­217­1217 • Singles Club, Toni Stardust Ladies, Avis Ben­ The list will be updated as • Rip ’n’ Sew, Ronnie • Men’s Club, Jerry Bolles: • Desert Garden Club, Tucker: 720­273­3587 nett: 623­444­8483; Kather­ necessary. Call 544‐6031. Williams: 413­824­5114; 815­541­2400 David Wiegand: 715­370­ • Sunshine Animal Club, ine Heisler: 587­377­2886 Gina Ogle: 402­968­8821 • Pinochle, Louis Bonar: 4789 Robert Stebbins: 623­544­ • Trail Ridge Men, Joe Page 8 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 July 2021 News & Events Keep your pets safe from the heat With Arizona temperatures comfortable with the windows through involvement. We have in the triple digits, the Recre- down, then your pet is likely been dedicated in assisting pets ation Centers of Sun City West uncomfortable as well. and their owners in crisis situ- along with Chance Shelter of Pet owners should always ations over the past several Surprise would like to remind check on their animals if they years. We are able to do this residents about safety precau- are outside in the yard and through pet fostering and vol- tions to take when it comes to bring them in if it starts to get unteers. We are structured hot weather and their pets. too hot outside or if the pet ap- through an alliance with local When it comes to heat-re- pears to be overheating. It is al- hospital social workers, care lated illnesses for pets the signs ways a good idea to keep water facilities, funeral homes and and symptoms are similar to in different areas so they have first responders. Chance Shel- humans but animals have dif- access to plenty liquid outside. ter offers the following serv- ferent needs. Dogs pant to cool Also, when refilling a water ices to aid the community: themselves but if a pet-owner bowl from an outside hose, let • Shorts and long-term sees excessive panting, drool- the water run for a minute as it fostering ing or a lack of drooling, that is might come out hot before • Pet CPR a sign the dog is getting too hot, then it is too hot for the and suffered a medical emer- reaching a drinkable tempera- • Pet safety and awareness hot. pads of the paws. gency that required a trip to the ture. • Community outreach Unlike humans, dogs do not Always think ahead when hospital via ambulance, leav- Chance Shelter was founded • Fundraising sweat, except through a small traveling with your dog, and ing the car and the pet alone in in 2015 when we found and • Adoption events amount from their paws, which consider whether it will be a the store parking lot. By law, underserved segment of pets in • Re-homing resources is why it is important to protect good situation. For example, residents can legally use rea- our community. Our vision is a • Basic veterinary pay as- those paws when taking a dog going to the store and taking sonable force to rescue dogs compassionate and sustainable sistance on a walk along the street. Typ- two sets of keys to keep the air left in cars if they feel the dog for the continual care and need For information on Chance ically, when the temperature is conditioning running for your is in danger. of pets in a crisis situations. Shelter, visit chanceshelter.org, above 100 degrees it is not a pet is not a good idea, and may If you are planning an outing Our mission is to give compas- like them on Facebook, check good idea to walk your dog on be against a city ordinance. with your dog keep in mind sionate care to animals through out their Instagram page or the asphalt. If you touch your There have been cases where cars get hot fast, even with the adoptions, crisis intervention, watch their Youtube channel. hand to the ground and it’s too the pet owner entered the store windows down – if you are un- and community awareness Lizard Acres Pub is open Yoda raffle purchases aid Meals on Wheels From Page 1 The SCW Meals on Wheels the days. Cost is $10.50 per in Sun City West delivers to Sun City West only day and includes a hot and a Lizard Acres Pub, a casual The Lizard Acres motif was and does not include Corte cold meal. Drivers pick up the social gathering place, is now chosen to honor the historical pleased to announce an anony- Bella. To take part in the pro- meals between 10 and 10:30 open in the R.H. Johnson name of this area. According mous donor will match up to gram a participant’s doctor a.m. and deliveries are typi- Sports Pavilion, 19803 R.H. to the “Sun City West Silver $1,000 if a the same amount of must fax an order for meals cally between 10:30 and 11 Johnson Blvd., in Sun City Celebration” history of the money is collected from the stating dietary restrictions, if a.m. Adding delivery dates or West. community, two men, R.S. raffle. any. Meals are delivered Mon- canceling dates must be done Offering beer and wine, in- Spurlock and J.C. Wetzler For information on Sun City day through Saturday, includ- no later than 9:30 a.m. the day cluding three beers on draft, were looking at a proposed West Meals on Wheels, call ing holidays, and participants prior to the requested change. the local hangout is open 1,900-acre site on which they 623-455-7680. may get the meals any or all of from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon- wanted to build a new ranch. day through Saturday. The The area was about a mile easiest entrance is through east of Grand Avenue and Dog’s best friends the building’s north doors, Bell Road. On May 21, staff members near Memo’s Bistro. The According to the history from the RCSCW administra- public is welcome. book, Spurlock looked at the tion office brought in donations Creating the pub involved property and declared, of blankets, towels and dog converting the previous “Jumpin’ Jehosophat, this beds for the Arizona Humane “Shuffleboard Room” to the country isn’t fit for raising Society, who are currently in desperate need of those items. new location. Available fur- anything but lizards.” A sign Thank you to RCSCW staff nishings were used, although indicating “Lizard Acres” can members Rebecca Bird, Diana plans call for new pub-appro- see be seen in that area near Starbuck, Denise Babirak, priate furniture to be added the railroad tracks. Cathy Peterson, Dori Miller, after the Association’s new To pay homage to the his- Vikki Clark, Lynne McCray, Carolyn Batti-Mullen and Teri fiscal year starts July 1. There tory and the pub’s new name, Wood for their generous dona- are also plans to offer food in a Special Arts Committee has tions! If you are interested in the near future, through painted lizards on one of the donating to the Arizona Hu- Memo’s. room’s walls. Like many mane Society as well, dona- The room already has a lizards, the newly painted ad- tions can be made at their Sunnyslope campus (more info built-in bar, several TVs and ditions blend in nicely with on their locations can be found music. A variety of sporting the background, but stop by at azhumane.org). If you need events will be shown on the to check it out and you’ll be assistance in making your do- TVs, including NFL football sure to spot them. nation, feel free to contact 623- games. 544-6127. July 2021 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 Page 9 Library

and Garden Care, Cooking, Library Computers and Technology, hours are 9 Health and Medicine, Home- a.m. to 4 p.m. Stardust Movies schooling, Job Assistance, Law Tuesday and Legal, Pet and Animal through JULY 1 Care, plus hundreds more. Saturday. “The Father” Only resi­ Anthony (Academy Award winner Anthony THINGS TO TRY IN THE dents with Tracy Skousen Hopkins) is 80, mischievous, living defiantly LIBRARY THIS SUMMER their own valid Library Director alone and rejecting the caretakers that his If you are looking for a place Rec Card may daughter, Anne (Academy Award winner Olivia Colman), encouragingly introduces. Yet to stay out of the heat this sum- checkout library materials. DID YOU KNOW? The Library has two exterior help is also becoming a necessity for Anne; UNIVERSAL CLASS NOW mer, visit the R.H. Johnson Li- return boxes at the horseshoe she can't make daily visits anymore and An- AVAILABLE IN LIBBY brary. On Tuesday mornings drive ­ one for books and one thony's grip on reality is unraveling. As we ex- Exciting news: There’s even you can meet some of our book for media. To prevent damage, perience the ebb and flow of his memory, how more to discover in the Libby and movie advisors who will please take the time to rubber much of his own identity and past can Anthony app! provide you with book and band your materials before de­ cling to? (PG-13 for brief strong language). In addition to the full collec- movie recommendations. positing. tion of ebooks, audiobooks, It is not too late to sign up for Visit the Library’s website at JULY 8 and digital magazines we cur- our Adult Summer Reading scwlibrary.com “Land” rently offer in Libby, we have Club in the library. Edee (Robin Wright), in the aftermath of an Try learning a new skill this dren’s nook. transitioned new content over The Data Resource Center unfathomable event, finds herself unable to summer. You can register for stay connected to the world she once knew from RBdigital to expand our recently added new scanners collection. online classes through Univer- and in the face of that uncertainty, retreats to sal Class. that make it easier to scan the magnificent, but unforgiving, wilds of the Tap Extras on our library’s stacks of paper so if you have homepage in the Libby app to You can try out our virtual Rockies. After a local hunter brings her back reality experiences on Tuesday a digitizing project for your pa- from the brink of death, she must find a way discover free educational and perwork we can help. hobby classes. and Thursdays. to live again. (PG-13 for brief strong lan- guage). Enjoy new content from Uni- We have more than 12,000 STARDUST THEATRE versal Class, now in Libby: DVDs and Blu-rays for your FILM COMMITTEE • Universal Class brings li- viewing pleasure. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED JULY 15 In the Information Center “Little Women” braries lifelong learning The Thursday Night Movies courses in over 30 subject you can use Ancestry.com to Jo March reflects back and forth on her life, search for information about Film Committee seeks volun- telling the beloved story of the March sisters - areas, many of which offer teer projectionists. You don’t continuing education units your heritage. Try out our in- four young women each determined to live life vestment resources in the In- need any prior experience, just on their own terms. This 2019 version stars (CEUs). a willingness to learn how to • More than 500 courses are formation Center or from the Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, homepage of the library cata- run a projector and watch great Eliza Scanlen, Timothée Chalamet, Laura Dern, available, and all are designed movies. We welcome both and Meryl Streep. (PG). and led by professional instruc- log. We have access to Morn- ingstar, Barron’s, and snowbirds and year-rounders tors to build deeper under- to our Film Committee family. standing and mastery of Valueline. JULY 22 We have more than 500 bi- If you’re interested, please call “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” subject matter. our Volunteer Coordinator at • Universal Class includes ographies and 9,000 large print Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in “A books both fiction and nonfic- 602-391-4067 for details. Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” a timely videos, assignments, quizzes, tests, and options for social tion to choose from. THURSDAY MOVIES story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, media interaction with other The giant summer commu- based on the true story of a real-life friendship NIGHTS between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom learners. Patrons may take nity puzzle is in the main room of the library that you can par- Friends of the R. H. Johnson Junod. After a jaded magazine writer multiple classes and learn at Library Thursday Night (Matthew Rhys) is assigned to profile Fred, he their own pace. ticipate in and smaller puzzles and games for you to checkout. Movies have returned to 100 overcomes his skepticism, learning about • From technical courses on percent capacity in the Stardust kindness, love and forgiveness from Amer- computer software to digital Come look at our art gallery to see the amazing artwork in Theatre. ica’s most beloved neighbor. (PG). photography, a huge range of topics is available. Universal the library as well as the Pho- tography West pictures around SUMMER COMMUNITY JULY 29 Class offers courses in Exer- PUZZLE "Emma” cise and Fitness, Entrepreneur- the library and the Palo Verde Educa’s 42,000-piece Jane Austen's beloved comedy about find- ship, Arts and Music, Home Patchers quilt next to the chil- “Around the World” is this ing your equal and earning your happy end- summer’s community puzzle. ing, is reimagined in this delicious new film It provides a tour of the adaptation of Emma. Handsome, clever, and world´s leading places and rich, Emma Woodhouse is a restless queen landmarks designed by Adrian bee without rivals in her sleepy little town. Chesterman. In this glittering satire of social class and the Join fellow puzzlers at the pain of growing up, Emma must adventure R.H. Johnson Library and con- through misguided matches and romantic tinues during normal library missteps to find the love that has been there all along. (PG). hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tues- day through Saturday) until the STARDUST THEATRE puzzle is completed. You may Kuentz Rec Center (R.H. Johnson Blvd. at Stardust Blvd.) participate for as much or as Friends of the Library movies are open to Sun City West little time as you wish. There residents and their invited guests. will be a sign-up sheet to count $2/person donation ­ (Doors open at 6 p.m.) Program starts at 7 p.m. or when all seats filled. how many participate and how Please, no saving seats many hours it takes to com- (Hearing assisted devices are now available for your use) plete the puzzle. Please no food or drink in the theater scwaz.com/category/movies Page 10 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 July 2021 Golf/Sports SCW Golfers: Which golf card is right for you? Sun City West golfers who want to get a deal on their golf can choose from an array of discount card options. But how do you decide which card is the best deal? Sun City West Master Swimmers competed at a recent swim meet in The Recreation Mesa. Centers of Sun City West has put to- Master Swimmers gether a “cheat sheet” to help you See the attached rate sheet and use this guide decide which card makes sense for you. It will to help make your decision: compete in pay off to do a little research before you stop If you have questions about your options, call by Membership so you know which card you Golf Operations at 623-544-6037 or 623-544- post-pandemic meet want to purchase. You’ll want to consider how 6555. When you’re ready to purchase, call the Twelve Sun City West Mas- swim meet circuit. many rounds of golf you plan to play, and Membership Department at 623-544-6100 to ter Swimmers entered their Each swimmer is there for whether you plan to play more in the summer pay over the phone or set up an appointment to first post-COVID swim meet the love of the sport, friend- or winter. stop by. on May 23 in Mesa. Enduring ship, and personal fitness. pool closures, limited pool ca- There’s a camaraderie and a Green day pacities, mask wearing and spirit of competition that pre- Frequently closed locker rooms, we have vails without any judgement still gained six new swimmers on how “good” of a swimmer Asked to our team roster (46 swim- you are, and our grandkids mers), many making their first think we are amazing! Questions splash in the local Arizona Putting Green: Accidental Movement of Ball on Putting Green Q: I accidentally caused my ball to move on the put- ting green – do I replace it?

A: Yes. Work continues on the Pebblebrook putting green project as the There is no RCSCW environmental team sprayed two truck loads of stolons onto penalty for the area in early June. The stolon will continue to be fertilized and wa- These ladies are amazing; many of whom this was their first competitive swim meet. We thank our community for their well wishes and support. accidentally causing your tered over the next few weeks.Quick note about the color: Right now, ball to move on the putting the stolon has a bright and beautiful green color but sometime over the next week or so, you may drive by Pebblebrook and see that it has green but you must replace turned brown, making it look like it has died. There is no need to worry it on its original spot be- about the loss of color! As the stolon is watered, the green fiber wears fore making your next off, making it turn a brown color. As the environmental team continues stroke (see Rule 13.1d(1)). to water and maintain the area, the stolon will eventually return to its green color. Holes in One

NAME DATE COURSE HOLE YARDS CLUB Mike Dickson 5­4­21 Trail Ridge 12 150 5 hybrid Richard Van Valkenburg 5­10­21 Echo Mesa 13 172 5 iron Meg McDonald 5­11­21 Stardust 7 139 Driver Doug Miller 5­12­21 Deer Valley 5 141 8 iron Chantrell Alexander 5­11­21 Echo Mesa 6 119 PW Andy Douglas 5­15­21 Echo Mesa 12 150 8 iron Jack Johnson 5­17­21 Desert Trails 8 131 8 iron Gary Tucker 5­25­21 Echo Mesa 6 118 7 iron Anthony Aston 5­30­21 Stardust 7 143 8 iron July 2021 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 Page 11 Spring transition – back to summer grass By Todd Patty Environmental Services Manager Each year the golf courses go through a tran- sition period from winter ryegrass to summer bermudagrass. This usually starts during the month of May and can last through July. The older golf courses such as Pebblebrook, Grandview, Stardust and Echo Mesa have what is called common bermuda- grass. This type of grass tends to have a slower re- covery period during tran- sition. The newer courses – Trail Ridge, Deer Valley and Desert Trails have 328-

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Submit All States Club news by the first day of each month (for the Welcome next month’s Rec Center News) to: michael.melissa@ suncitywest.com All submis- to Community Fund sions for August are due July 1. If you do not have a computer, please drop off your submission in of Sun City West the Membership Office. Are you aware of some- one in your neighborhood or circle of friends who is WASHINGTON STATE currently experiencing fi- As restrictions under the Na- nancial difficulties? They tional Pandemic Emergency may be concerned about are relaxed, we will safely hold paying their mortgage, future events. The annual rent, or paying their utili- meeting/social will be Nov. 11 ties. You can be their life- ILLINOIS at Kuentz Rec Center and the line! On May 15, the Illi- Christmas party will be at Bri- Has your refrigerator or water heater broken down? Does nois State Club of arwood Country Club Dec. 5. your air conditioner need repair or replacement? Cannot Sun City West cele- For information, contact Tanna leave the house because your car won’t run? Need to fill brated the first of our at [email protected] or 2021 gatherings. your prescription, buy food or pay your utility bills, but you Chef Peters Bistro text 360-220-1222 (no calls don’t have enough cash? played host to 34 please). The Community Fund of Sun City West may be able to members for a pool We encourage new members help. Please call the hotline at 623-546-1122. side breakfast to join the club and sign up for To qualify, you must be a resident of Sun City West for event. The next the email list. Visit breakfast gathering at least a year. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit charity run by will be July 10 and washstclub-scw.com for mem- all volunteer staff. Our mission is to provide confidential Aug. 14. Monday, bership and event information. assistance for our Sun City West neighbors experiencing Sept. 13, will be Oc- Membership is $10 for resi- financial hardships. toberfest in Septem- dents of Sun City West, Sun Just call the hotline, leave a message, and a trained vol- ber. For more City Grand, Sun City and Corta information, call unteer will respond. 772-321-7544. Bella. Page 12 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 July 2021 Community Sun City West Posse keeps watch for home deliveries; provides fingerprinting Summer is here and many is time con- services of- more residents are ordering suming, but fered to the items online with packages de- we feel it is public. livered to Sun City West homes. the safest way The Posse As the Sun City West Posse to notify a res- will again patrol the streets, we try to be ident of their delivery. If you offer fingerprinting for the pub- particularly alert to packages see a package at your friend or lic every Wednesday and Birt’s Commercial Kitchen supports the programs and services Benevilla offers to our West Valley community. hanging on gates in the back of neighbor’s home, give them a Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 condo areas and also placed at call and alert them of the deliv- p.m. at the Posse headquarters, front doors of homes. ery. You may prevent a theft. 20450 Stardust Blvd. An ap- Birt’s Bistro offers unique Our procedure is to call our *** pointment is necessary, call dispatcher and give them the Covid-19 created cancella- 623-584-5808 to schedule your kitchen space rentals address of the package location. tions and problems for the specific time. Masks are re- Birt’s Bistro restaurant on the Some equipment includes a 25- They then call the home owner. Posse but the agency perse- quired, but the Posse has some Benevilla Surprise campus has gallon soup kettle, full-sized In this way, we do not give out vered and are emerging strong for visitors. recently been re-purposed into a convection ovens, grill, broiler an address over the air waves. It as it tries to reinstate our many new Benevilla program “Bene- and more. Different rental pack- fitness” an adaptive gym provid- ages are available. ing specialized individual and Those who use Birt’s Com- group fitness to our senior com- mercial Kitchen are giving back munity. to the community. Their busi- Last month, Birt’s Bistro ful- ness directly support the non- filled another underserved need profit programs and services in the area with “Birt’s Commer- Benevilla provides to enrich the cial Kitchen,” a unique rental lives of West Valley older adults, concept idea for chefs, caterers, adults with disabilities, children food truck owners, or other and the families who care for small food preparation busi- them while supporting new and nesses looking for a fully re- upcoming entrepreneurs as well. sourced space to prepare their Birt’s Bistro is on the main meals. Birt’s Commercial Benevilla campus at the Hellen Kitchen provides a professional & John M. Jacobs Independence kitchen space for entrepreneurs Plaza, 16752 N. Greasewood who may use the kitchen to aid Street in Surprise. For more in- in building and growing their formation or to schedule a tour programs. contact Julie Chavez at Birt’s Commercial Kitchen of- [email protected] or call fers a fully stocked commercial- 623-584-0065. style kitchen with a combined For information on space more than 1,000-square Benevilla’s services, volunteer feet. The facility is stocked with opportunities, to take a tour or high-quality equipment includ- donate to Benevilla, call 623- ing commercial grade appli- 584-4999 or visit ances, utensils, and prep space. www.benevilla.org. Women’s organization to aid Valley Food Bank The American Association of tion also may be delivered at University Women North West Valley View Food Bank, 10771 Valley branch invite members W. Peoria Ave., Sun City. and our communities to the an- Since 1881, the AAUW’s nual Fourth of July celebration mission has been to advance food and donation drive for the gender equity for women and dire needs of our Valley View girls through research, educa- Food Bank (feedingaz.org). tion, and advocacy. We address Donations will be accepted economic security via employ- from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Sunday, ment tools and scholarships for July 4, in the Sun City West women. But for women and Foundation parking lot, 14465 girls it is hard to get a job or W. R.H. Johnson Blvd. Dona- study if you are hungry. July 2021 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 Page 13 Club Corner HOW TO SUBMIT CLUB NEWS: The deadline for Club Corner submissions is the first Friday of each month for the following month’s publication. Deadline for the August Rec Center News is noon Friday, July 2. The Artistic Hanld Lettering, Cards Club news must be submitted & Mixed Media Club’s card swap challenge for May was to create a every month. Please email your card using a layering process. news to michael.melissa@ Below, The June challenge fea- suncitywest.com. In the subject tured Red, White and Blue activi- line, show your club name and ties led by chair person Judy the month. Submissions must Ross. be 200 words or less. June was a great month for our members who stay for the summer. We had a great party celebrating the ART CLUB America we all love. To kick start the Americana theme. Left, Reny Missos hosted a fun party in our clubroom The Sun West Art Club is continuing that had a patriotic theme and members were asked to wear the red, white and blue. Right, Margie Neumiller to offer an online weekly class in July. and Sue Smeets work on patriotic cards during the Americana party. Ed Sprafkin will continue his popular Zoom “Adventures in Acrylic” on Tues- days, from 9 a.m. to noon. There will ries of fun pool exercises sure to en- new and exciting in the world of letter- side the lines in art! Thanks Judy for not basketeers.scwclubs.com or call 612- also be three in-person classes over the hance joint movement while maintain- ing and art you need to consider joining only being one of the founders of our 270-9738. summer in our Kuentz art studios: David ing and building strength. The class is the Artistic Hand Lettering, Cards & club but for keeping it fun and interest- Coutts “Fundamentals of Drawing and low-impact and perfect for anyone who Mixed Media Club in our Kuentz Rec ing for the past 30 years. BEADERS Composition” Wednesdays, July 7, 21 has arthritis, has had a knee or hip re- Center club room on Monday afternoon, Our club offers a variety of equip- We want to share our love of beading and 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. and his placement, or has been inactive. Wednesday evening and most of the day ment and supplies for use by all mem- with you – whether you would be a be- “Acrylic/Oil Studio” Fridays, 9 a.m. to In addition to our weekly classes, we on Fridays. bers that can be used any time the room ginner or are experienced. Membership noon; and David Buckbinder will again also have social events scheduled One of our monthly events is card is open. If you are a new member and is open to all rec card holders. The club offer his “Oil” class Thursdays, 9 a.m. throughout the year. We are a friendly, swap. A theme is presented and those would like a tour of our cabinets please meets in the Beardsley Rec Center Sage- to noon. In addition, our members can fun-loving group waiting to greet you. members wishing to participate simply ask one of our members. If you are not brush Room from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays use the clubhouse and its available Club dues are just $10 per year. create a card that incudes that specific a member but would like to see what we and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays. equipment for Open Art on Mondays, For information visit arthritis.scw- theme. They then make enough cards for are all about please visit us during any We offer all levels of beading instruction Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. clubs.com and be sure to check out the all of the participants and swap them, of the times we are open and active. As and mentoring – from beginners to ex- to noon. More classes may be added, so "Albums" page for a peek at some of our giving an explanation of what inspired a guest you can visit and participate as pert. You will be inspired by the work check our website for all details as well previous social events. You may also their design. A very fun and challenging many as four times before joining. our members do, whether your passion as registration information. Go to call Rosemary Dougherty, club presi- afternoon! For schedule updates check our web- is bead weaving, bead stringing, bead art.scwclubs.com. dent, at 623-760-8479 for additional in- June brought the Americana luncheon site at calligraphywest.scwclubs.com. embroidery or Kumihimo. For informa- formation. featuring hot dogs, brats, and all the tion about our club contact Shelia Mack- ARTHRITIS goodies that go with them! This was a BASKETEERS asek at [email protected] or precursor to our Red, White and Blue Because water has less impact on the ARTISTIC The Basketeers Club is up and run- Karen Osmond at [email protected] activities in the month. Below are some ning. Our instructors are keeping busy or stop by during normal club hours. joints, the Arthritis Club meets in the HAND LETTERING, challenges offered by our Mixed Media Beardsley heated pool from 8 to 8:40 with classes for new members. We con- You can also visit our website at bead- CARDS & MIXED MEDIA chair person, Judy Ross. Judy has such tinue to meet 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, ers.scwclubs.com. a.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and a great talent for making us stretch our If you would like to join a club that Tuesday, and Thursday in Room 4 at Saturday. The class is led by a volunteer artistic borders and never fails to give us offers fun and you can learn something Kuentz Rec Center. Visit instructor who guides you through a se- the encouragement we need to go out- BOOMERS CLUB Hello, Boomers! Yes, slowly things are restarting for our club. We have our clubhouse and Kuentz Craft Room 5 open evenings for small planned activi- ties, and a Lakeside Happy Hour is planned for July 19. However, our club- house will be closed from July 19-23. The good news is that your Board is now planning for fall events. As things improve, events with more attendees like the happy hour dances, barbecues and other special events will be easier for more of us to attend. Remember, we need volunteers to host or help out at our special events. You make things happen! Water Volleyball at Palm Ridge resumes Sundays at 5 p.m. and on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Don’t forget the Acoustic Jam Sessions, Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in our clubhouse at Kuentz. Rum- mikub is also scheduled for Monday, July 12 and 26, at Kuentz. Some of our interest groups are still meeting outdoors or online, finding fun things to do to- gether. New events may be added every week so keep checking our website for all details. Any new residents wishing to join for 2021 may do so online at scwboomersclub.com. For general ques- tions about the club email [email protected].

BRIDGE - ONE PARTNER Top left, Basketeers Club instructor Gail Riley and her student Rose Skocelas with one of Rose's first baskets. Bottom left, instructor Kathy Beymer with student Joyce Wienand show- The One Partner Bridge Club has ing off one of her first baskets. Below, one of Catherine Cowen's first creation as a Basketeer student, taught by Betsy O'Toole. Continued on Page 16 Page 14 www.suncitywest.com July 2021 623-544-6120 Page 15

Call Tours & Scheduling to book your reservation “THE ADDAMS FAMILY” today at 623-544-6129 or 623-544-6032. For information on Allied Tour & Travel view their at Hale Theatre with lunch Dolly Steamboat video at the top of our Tours and Scheduling page at RigaTony’s Italian Restaurant (under Things to Do) on suncitywest.com Friday, Sept. 17 It’s Friday and we are heading back to the fabu­ lous Hale Theatre in downtown Gilbert for their production of “The Addams Family!” Before the show we will dine at one of our favorite Italian Travel restaurants, RigaTony’s. You will want to come hun­ gry and leave room for dessert, as our lunch includes the choice of either their Hazelnut Chocolate Cake or their Apple Bread Pudding. After our delicious lunch, it is onto Hale Theatre, where you can sit back and enjoy the musical comedy of Opportunities this creepy, kooky, and zany family. Wednesday Opportunities Addams, the delightfully offbeat daughter of Gomez and Morticia, has fallen in love. Everything

changes on the fateful night that they host a dinner MEDIEVAL TIMES DINNER for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his par­ & TOURNAMENT ents. Come along for an afternoon of chills and Thursday, Aug. 5 thrills! Join the queen and her royal court for dinner and Cost is $144 per person and includes: round­trip Laughlin inner waterway of the “Junior Grand Canyon.” You’ll Cost is $449 double occupancy; $494 single occu­ tournament. Enjoy a “hands­on,” four­course feast transportation; lunch at RigaTony’s Authentic Italian learn the history of the Apache Trail, Canyon Lake pancy; or $441 triple occupancy. The tour includes: as the dynamic performance unfolds before you, Restaurant; admission to the Hale Centre Theatre – and the Superstition Mountains. You may even see round­trip transportation; two nights at the Golden 4 p.m. performance; tour guide; bottled water; all some bighorn sheep on this 90­minute cruise. After Nugget Laughlin; visit to the Route 66 Museum in and six heroic knights on horseback compete in an 2021 ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA authentic jousting tournament to become the taxes and gratuities. our Canyon Lake cruise, we are off to Saguaro Lake Kingman; historic Route 66 Mining Town of champion. Cheer on your knight as he battles Tuesday ­ Friday, Oct. 5­8 Oatman Ranch and in time for a beautiful desert sunset. The Oatman; Blue Water Jet Boat Tour on Lake Havasu; through the astounding athletic feats and thrilling LOS ANGELES DODGERS This tour is always popular and sells out early! ranch is on the banks of the Salt River, in the shad­ two breakfasts; two lunches; tour guide; bottled swordplay that have become the hallmarks of this VS. ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS Each fall, pilots, crews, and spectators from all ow of the Bulldog Cliffs ­ the perfect setting for our water and snacks; all taxes and gratuities. over the world come to the Albuquerque dinner. The hearty menu includes steaks hot off the unique entertainment experience. Revel at the Friday, Sept. 24 magnificent pure Spanish horses as they perform International Balloon Fiesta, the world's largest hot grill and chef’s choice of either barbecue chicken or ALGODONES, MEXICO Come see the Los Angeles Dodgers play against beautiful dressage that will take your breath away. air ballooning event. For nine days, during the first pulled pork along with all the fixins’. You will want your Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Great Wednesday – Thursday, Nov. 17­18 A sweeping musical score and brilliant lights pro­ full week of October, hundreds of colorful balloons to leave room for dessert. It is going to be a spec­ seats, great fun, so come out and enjoy the sights We are doing an overnight to Algodones, Mexico! vide a fabulous backdrop for this spellbinding expe­ float above the city each morning as dawn breaks tacular day ­ bring your friends! and sounds of the game and cheer on your favorite You will have plenty of time for appointments, rience that blurs the boundary between fairy tale over the Sandia Mountains. It's no wonder this visu­ Cost is $169 per person and includes: visit to team! All tickets are located in lower level, reserved shopping, and enjoying our night at the Quechan and spectacle. Note of caution: this is a live horse al feast is said to be the world's most photographed Tortilla Flat; Dolly Steamboat Cruise; Cowboy baseline. Casino Resort, in Winterhaven, Calif. We will be just show in an enclosed area. People with allergy or event. The year 2021 marks the 50th year of this Cookout at Saguaro Lake Ranch; round­trip trans­ Cost is $119 per person and includes: round­trip two miles from the border crossing into Algodones. asthma might want to consult with their physician spectacular fiesta. Come along for a memory of a portation; tour guide; bottled water and snacks; all transportation; admission to Chase Field (lower On our second day, you will have the choice of before attending. lifetime! taxes and gratuities. level, reserved baseline seating); tour guide; bot­ spending more time in Algodones or going on an Cost is $119 per person and includes: round­trip Cost is $997 double occupancy per person; tled water; all taxes and gratuities. optional city tour of Yuma with our tour guide, transportation; Medieval Times Dinner & $1,366 for single occupancy; and $882 for triple OATMAN, LAUGHLIN where you can learn about some of the colorful his­ Tournament Show; tour guide; bottled water; taxes occupancy per person. The tour includes: round­ & LAKE HAVASU GETAWAY tory of this Arizona border town. and gratuities. trip transportation; three nights accommodation at Wednesday ­ Friday, Nov. 3­5 Cost is $252 per person double occupancy; $309 the Embassy Suites Albuquerque; two special single occupancy; or $232 per person triple occu­ events at the 2021 Balloon Festival ­ Morning Mass Join ALLIED Tour & Travel for a good time as we head to Laughlin, Nev., located on the Colorado pancy. The tour includes: round­trip transportation; Ascension and Evening Special Shape Glowdeo; one night at Quechan Casino Resort; buffet break­ Chasers’ Club V.I.P. Tent with meals at each event River! On our way there, we will enjoy some of the sights via historic Route 66. Since 1926, driving fast; tour guide; snacks and bottled water; and all (weather permitting); evening Manager’s taxes and gratuities. Reception at the hotel; visit to Historic Santa Fe, down Route 66 has been the experience of a life­ Albuquerque N.M.; self­guided tour of the Anderson­Abruzzo time for travelers, adventurers, desperados, and Balloon Albuquerque International Balloon Museum; three dreamers. You will see Cool Springs Camp (old breakfasts; tour guide; driver and guide gratuities; Route 66 gas station), Sitgreaves Pass, and the Fiesta baggage handling; snacks and water. quaint town of Oatman, where the burros roam freely in the streets. We will spend two nights at the beautiful Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, where you ily from Scotland and settle the land permanently. Arizona aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad to expe­ can relax and enjoy the four­star property and try The Goodfellows had to lower their possessions rience "Arizona's longest running nature show." You your luck in the many casinos dotting the Riverwalk. Tonto down the 500­foot slopes into the valley by ropes will savor every moment of our four­hour round­ On Friday, we will spend some time in Lake Havasu, and burros. This 183­foot bridge is beautiful from trip wilderness adventure through this beautiful where you will enjoy a 90­minute cruise on the lake Natural every angle, so don’t forget your camera. Next, we river canyon only accessible by rail. Vintage cars and then a delicious lunch overlooking Lake Havasu are off to Fargo’s Steakhouse in Payson for a deli­ provide first­class comfort while the panoramic and the London Bridge. So come along with Allied Algodones Bridge cious alfresco lunch out on their beautiful patio. window views transport your imagination to some­ for a fun fall getaway! Join us for a fun day in the Tonto National Forest! where wild and untamed. Cost is $119 per person and includes: round­trip Cost is $229 and includes: round­trip transporta­ transportation; entrance fee to Tonto Natural tion; first­class Verde Canyon Railroad tickets; lunch Quechan Casino & Resort Bridge State Park; lunch at Fargo’s Steakhouse; tour at Copper Spike Café; the Raptors at the Rails guide; snacks and bottled water; all taxes and gra­ Program by Liberty Wildlife; tour guide; snacks and tuities. bottled water; all taxes and gratuities.

TONTO NATURAL BRIDGE STATE PARK VERDE CANYON RAILROAD ADVENTURE DOLLY STEAMBOAT CRUISE & DINNER & FARGO’S STEAKHOUSE with LUNCH AT SAGUARO LAKE RANCH Tuesday, Oct. 12 Thursday, Oct. 14 Tuesday, Oct. 26 Come along with Allied Tour & Travel as we head Come along as ALLIED Tour & Travel heads up to Join ALLIED Tour and Travel as we head to the to Tonto Natural Bridge State Park. You will get to Clarkdale for a memorable day spent in the Verde Southeastern part of the Valley to explore some of see and explore what is believed to be the largest Valley. Upon arrival we will enjoy a lunch from the their most spectacular sights. From Sun City West, natural travertine bridge in the world. The discov­ Copper Spike Café at the Verde Canyon Railroad we will journey to Tortilla Flat, an authentic rem­ ery of this park was by David Gowan in 1877, a depot. Before stepping on board we will have the nant of an old western town nestled in the prospector who stumbled across the bridge as he opportunity to have a face­to­face encounter with Superstition Mountains. There will be time for a was chased by Apaches. Gowan ended up claiming the area’s majestic owls and wild raptors who are light lunch (on own), as you want to leave room for squatter’s rights, and in 1898 he persuaded his all a part of the Arizona Liberty Wildlife program. our cowboy cookout dinner. Next, we are off to nephew, David Gowan Goodfellow, to bring his fam­ Next, we’ll take a train ride through the heart of catch the Dolly Steamboat, where we will cruise the Page 16 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 July 2021 Club Corner

From Page 13 “Cell Phones for Soldiers!” Collection two step, waltz and more if time per- boxes are at Computers West and around mits. Sun City West. Each phone donated pro- Monthly dances resume Oct. 9 at vides a phone calling card for one of our Palm Ridge. Watch for details! been open since the end of March. We servicemen overseas. Note: For all events, non-member res- extend a cordial invitation to all Sun We are still here for you during this idents must show rec card. Club mem- City West residents to join us each difficult time. Need help? PC and Mac- bers must show club ID card at every Wednesday night in the Beardsley Rec sWest are ready to help. Check days and session. Guests are welcome! Center card rooms for Social Contract times below. Because of close contact, Masks and social distancing are rec- Bridge. All skill levels are welcome. We volunteers may require masks of people ommended as is exact change. Please play to have fun and socialize with they are helping. wear proper shoes and bring a non-alco- friends. Sign-up begins at 5:30 p.m. and PC Group: Watch our website for the holic drink to stay hydrated. play begins between 5:45 and 6. We next PC and Computers West meeting If you wish to be added to our mailing suggest players arrive early to ensure an dates and updated information. Visit our list, please contact Jo, Club President, at available table. websites at pcscw.org. The PC Group is [email protected]. Our sched- You must have a partner to play and not having classes or groups at this time. ule is subject to change, see website: both partners must be in attendance be- Help group is Wednesdays and Fridays countrywestern.scwclubs.com. fore purchasing their tally. If you don't from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Includes one- have a partner we might be able to pair on-one Android and Tablet help. Come DECORATIVE ART you up with someone. Please contact us. early to sign up. Linux Help on Fridays The cost for club members is $1 per The Decorative Art Club is painting at 8:30 a.m. all summer. We meet on Wednesdays person per evening. Club membership is MacsWest is currently not holding $5 per person annually with a valid rec from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Craft Room 3 classes at this time, subject to safety at the Kuentz Center. We will offer a Be- card. Invited guests are welcome to play guidelines. Wednesdays is the Senior three times. ginner’s Class at 8 a.m. starting July 7. COPPER ENAMELING & GLASS ARTS Help Group for members from noon to This is a four-week class that includes We play six hands and then rotate, 2 p.m. in Room C. Get help with all four rotations, 35 minutes per rotation. Our Copper Enameling & Glass Arts Club is slowly getting back to the materials and instruction needed to normal and offering specialized classes for our members only and Apple devices. This is by appointment begin this fun style of painting. We use Our website is bridge.scwclubs.com only. Join our Friday Question-and-An- For information, please contact Gene recently offered a class on “How to Make Your Own Fused Glass acrylic paint on a variety of surfaces to Beads!” at our club in Beardsley from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. For mem- swer Zoom meetings at 1 p.m. for an- create art using patterns and step by step Mitofsky at 623-505-7206. swers to your questions. Check our bers interested in participating the cost will be $5 and questions can instructions. Examples of upcoming website at macswest.org for upcoming projects are available on our web site BRIDGE – TUESDAY be directed to Betty Mollick at [email protected]. Class is topics, skills sessions, scheduled classes, limited to the eight students. We are a club designed for anyone under decorative.scwclubs.com. For CONTRACT additional help times, iPad help and up- more information, contact Rhonda at wanting to learn/enjoy creating with copper and glass. We will show dated information. Our “Learnit” section The Tuesday Contract Bridge Club you how to make jewelry, night lights, wind chimes, plates, orna- 317-435-9456. has many helpful tips and videos. re-opening is tentatively set for Oct. 5. ments and much more. No experience is needed. Our classes The purpose of the Tuesday Contract teach you what you need to know. We are at the Beardsley Recre- COUNTRY DESERT GARDEN Bridge Club is to have fun while playing ation Center, 2755 Beardsley Road. We are open Monday through The Sun City West Desert Garden Social, Mixed Partners, Contract Bridge. Sunday. Our studio phone number is 623-544-6532 or call Melinda WESTERN DANCE Club meets on the first Tuesday of each You don’t need a special invitation or a Butler at 503-774-8574. All Sun City West residents and ac- month except June through August. The partner (and there is no pre-registration), companied guests are now invited to the club invites professional speakers who just come and join the fun with a won- Country Western Dance Club. All line give presentations on desert gardening, derful group of people! All player levels dance sessions are at Palm Ridge with citrus care, irrigation, or other related are welcome, but you must have a basic registration at 1:40 p.m. and classes at topics of interest. understanding of Bridge. We meet Tues- 2. The club has a greenhouse at the days with registration beginning at Steps and Ultra Beginner Line Dance Beardsley Rec Center where club mem- 11:15 a.m. For information, please visit Lessons: Tuesdays taught by Jo Palaoro bers are welcome to volunteer. Cur- our web site at tuesdaybridge.scw- through July. Line Dance lessons are rently, greenhouse volunteers are clubs.com or email us at scwcontract- taught at a slow pace to a variety of watering, planting, harvesting and doing [email protected]. music. Check us out! Don’t want to plant care. dance? Folks are welcome to enjoy the Visit our colorful website at CLUB 52 great music and make new friends. garden.scwclubs.com, or reach out to Are you tired of playing Poker online, Cost is $3 for club members and $4 Dave at [email protected] for infor- against invisible players during the pan- for non-member residents and guests, mation. demic? Have I got a “deal” for you! The exact change please! Club 52 Poker Room is now open, so Beginner/Intermediate Line Dance ENCORE NEEDLE come play live Texas Hold’em Poker Lessons: Our country-style lessons, & CRAFT with us. You will find the Poker-playing taught by Linda Stratton, are held Mon- experience a “ship load” more fun! Meeker Boulevard, north of R.H. John- The club offers nightly “limit cash days and Thursdays. Cost is $4 for club Come to the most giving and versatile We meet on Tuesday and Thursday son Library. We have exclusive evening games” and “no limit tournaments.” A members and $6 for non-member resi- club in Sun City West. We are ENCORE evenings at 5:15 p.m. in the card room use of this facility and welcome all Sun variety of limit cash games are played, dents and accompanied guests. Begin- – Encouraging Neighbors in Charity and of the Men’s Club building, located on City West men and women with a cur- having blinds ranging from 25 cents to ning August, we will return to our Originality in Rewarding and enjoyable rent rec card as a new member or guest. $1. Nightly “no limit tournaments” are pre-COVID schedule of Mondays only. activities. We meet in Room 4 at Kuentz a $20 buy-in, receiving $10,000 in tour- Partner Dance Lessons by Paul Jack nament chips. Special, members only, will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 6, Big Stack tournaments are also offered through Nov. 17 at R.H. Johnson. Come Continued on Page 17 occasionally. Always 100 percent of the learn the Arizona two-step, progressive tournament entry fee is returned as prize money. Annual membership dues are $10 and nightly play fee is member $1 and $2 for guests. For information, call Rudy Velasquez at 847-778-6196, or visit fiftytwocard.scwclubs.com.

COMPUTERS WEST Computers West, at the Palm Ridge Recreation Center (623-214-1546), is the parent organization of two user groups: MacsWest and the PC Group. Room A is only open on Wednesdays The Sun City West Country Western Dance Club line dancers give a big and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For “salute” and “thank you” to all who served to protect our freedom! All information, visit the club website at branches of the armed forces personnel, family and friends gave up so computerswest.org. It will have updated much for all of us and in their honor, Country Western Line Dancers are information as we monitor current Rec learning a new line dance. Members hope to demonstrate the new Center regulations and Computers West In honor of Memorial Day, veterans of the various military services dance at our Oct. 9 dance. This is the club’s way of saying thank you for guidelines. Our goal is to go back to our branches were recognized. They included, from left to right: Thomas your bravery and sacrifices! If anyone would like the steps, simply email regular hours and activities this fall. Chriswell, Mark Foster, Wayne Pippin, Larry Hundley, an Clyde ("Choc") [email protected] or contact Jo, the club president. We need your old cell phones for Higa and Jim Bush. July 2021 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 Page 17 Club Corner

From Page 16 information, call Gloria at 623-986- workers meet at the Kuentz Center from 9392, or visit us at our webstie 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday exercise.scwclubs.com. and sometimes in the afternoons if there are at least two members present as re- Recreation Center and are open 7:30 to HANDI-CAPABLES quired by the Rec Centers. We follow 11 a.m. every Friday. Charity items in- The Handi-Capables Club of Sun safety guidelines set forth by manage- clude hats, scarves, afghans, slippers, ment and our board members to mini- chemo caps, dementia blankets, baby City West plans to enjoy cool pool time and friendly conversation at Beardsley mize any risk to our members. We are items and others. We donate to the Sal- excited to be back and resuming our vation Army, American Cancer Society, pool this summer every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 9 to 10 leather projects. Choice Pregnancy Center, Hospice of We have a library full of ideas and in- the Valley, Dysart Elementary Schools a.m. Water walking and directed pool exercise provide a unique way to im- spiration just waiting for us to create. and veterans associations. We braid, paint, sew and anything else Many of us knit, crochet, weave, use prove overall fitness and mobility. Escape from the heat and join in the we can imagine. New member sewing looms, quilt, needle point, cross stitch, and other instructional classes have re- plastic canvas and sew. Check out our fun with your Sun City West neighbors. The club welcomes all ability levels. sumed. We recently held a lacing in- window display in Room 4. We wel- structional class and some air brushing come those who want to learn crafts as Adaptive equipment and water bound wheelchairs are available. As social ac- classes. Plans are under way for a series well as the experts. Come with the prob- of new classes and ideas beginning in lems you may have with your needles, tivities resume, dinners at area restau- rants will be planned. Leather workers make much more the fall. hooks and patterns. We gratefully accept than belts and wallets. Member Whether you are a beginner who donations of yarn and fabric for our With a valid rec card, you will be able to combine fun, fitness and friendship in Jack Hogan recently finished this wants to get started or an experienced charities and club projects. For more in- beautiful lion head wall hanging. carver who wants to learn a new skill, formation about the club or donations a comfortable atmosphere! You can get He has been a member of the you will find what you are looking for. check out our web site at more information and arrange a visit by contacting club president, Cathy Shyers Leather Club for approximately 10 You will receive fundamental instruc- needlecraft.scwclubs.com or call tion and learn how to use the seven basic Vacation mailboxes are still avail- Melanie at 623-584-0773. at [email protected] or 908-642- years and has won blue ribbons able for purchase during Metal 1578. for some of his projects in compe- tools of the craft. Various other leather working techniques are occasionally ex- Club construction closure. The Handi-Capables Club wishes tition. He carved the lion head and ENERGETIC EXERCISE everyone a sparkling 4th of July. Hope plored as well. then meticulously added the color The club is a great place to meet oth- Wow! It’s hot outside (what’d you ex- to see you at the pool! to complete this project would out of the heat, come indoors and have pect? It’s summer in the desert). But you ers who love the craft of leather work- fun dancing and exercising to a variety make anyone proud. Jack has ing. We offer many opportunities to can enjoy air-conditioned fellowship KARAOKE been involved in teaching at the of great music, and meet others in your and Energetic Exercise every Tuesday create projects, such as handbags, wal- community! Remember that no partner The Karaoke Club is back in business Leather Club and often sells his and Thursday starting at 7:45 a.m. in the lets, phone cases, guitar straps, and is required to line dance! Classes are in the Yoga Studio at Beardsley Park projects at the Spring and Fall Palm Ridge Summit Hall for the month much more. Members create everything available Tuesdays through Saturdays at Rec Center and plans to meet through- Craft fairs or in the club room." of July. Then we’re back at the Social from the simplest belts to the most de- the Palm Ridge Summit Hall. We also out the summer. The club’s regular Hall every Monday, Wednesday and Fri- tailed saddles and jewelry. Club tools, have a monthly line dance. For schedul- meeting time is 6 p.m. Friday, with day starting Aug. 2. supplies and equipment are available for ing information, contact doors opening at 5. A neon sign in the Energetic Exercise is a stretching, use. The club has purchased two differ- [email protected] or 623-556-9093. hallway heralds the way to the Karaoke low-impact class. Do not be intimidated! ent industrial sewing machines to meet You can also view our website at Kabaret. The club is open to members All you need is a PVC pole as long as the needs of any project. linedancers.scwclubs.com. Activities are and their accompanied guests. Monday your outstretched arms, and have an ex- Active club members receive dis- for club members and their invited evenings are reserved for equipment ercise mat. (You can either use a mat or counts at some local stores by showing guests. Annual club membership fee is training and rehearsal. The club's new a chair, if that is better for you). Some their current membership card. Hand- $5 open to Sun City West residents with computer database has over 260,000 people do the class without pole or mat. crafted leather items make wonderful valid recreation cards. Classes are $5 songs you may try, or you can load your Cost for the year is $5. Come to class gifts for family and friends. You’ll enjoy each for members. personal discs into the club's system. five to 10 minutes early, as classes start making projects you can use, give as promptly. This will also give you some Contact Byron Brothers at 719-291- gifts, or sell. You can also have some- MAC-CRO-KNIT time to make new friends. You can come 0379 to make an appointment. Check thing custom made if you like. The to observe or even join in to see if this out the club website at karaoke.scw- Leather Carvers take part in the Fall and Come learn a new skill or improve class is for you - at no charge. We even clubs.com, for information or to down- Spring Craft Fair at R.H. Johnson. All your current skills at the Mac-Cro-Knit have a limited amount of extra equip- load a membership form. You do not to visit three times before becoming Sun City West residents with a valid rec Club. We have special activities every ment you can use to try it out. See you need to sing to be a member of this members. The annual fee for member- card are welcome to become members month. Our project window at Kuentz is soon. friendly group. ship is $10. Nightly singing fees for so please check out our web site updated monthly to show off our mem- We scoff at hot! It’s cool inside. For Sun City West residents are welcome members have been suspended through scwleathercarversclub.weebly.com or bers’ projects. the end of 2021. Guests pay a $3 fee to call 623-203-7283 for more information. Visit knit.scwclubs.com to see our ac- sing. Every resident who enters must tivities and some of our latest charity show their rec card. LINE DANCERS work. We are constantly sharing our You may wear a mask if you wish, The Line Dancers Club has a full but it is not required. Cups and ice are schedule of classes from Beginners to furnished by the club. Continued on Page 18 Easy Intermediate all summer long. Get

LAWN BOWLS Palo Verde Patch- ers’ had the honor Yes, tags up for Johnson Lawn Bowls by 6:45 with a 7 a.m. start time for the of presenting these daily draw does sound very early. But patriotic quilts to those of us interested in improving our three very deserv- skills, enjoying the company of others ing veterans in May. equally interested in the challenging and In the top photo is interesting game of Lawn Bowls remain WWII veteran from undeterred. The early start, of course, the Pacific Theater, makes great sense with the heat ex- Pete Rogue. Left to pected throughout the summer. Fortu- right below is Lance nately, those us who are desert-dwellers Tinder and Amanda know that this work around (get outside “Sam” Conley who in the cool of the morning) is well worth served in the Middle it. East. Honor quilt Johnson Lawn Bowls Club continues presentations are to add members and we remind folks held monthly from new to Sun City West that a trip over October through during our morning Daily Draw, a chat May on the third with some of our players and possibly Wednesday of the signing up for a no-charge lesson is all month in the PVP you need to get started. See you on the club room at the green! Marguerite Miller, a member of the Karaoke Club, points out the neon Kuentz Center from sign, which welcomes you to the Karaoke Kabaret. The charter club 6 to 7 p.m. and is meets Friday nights at 6 p.m. at Beardsley Park Center. The masks are LEATHER CARVERS open to the public. off and the smiles are back! In honor of Memorial Day, veterans of the The Leather Club Room is open and various military services branches were recognized. members are slowly returning. Leather Page 18 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 July 2021 Club Corner

From Page 17 Center, or call the club at 623-544-6521, Fridays and Saturdays in the Agave or Shannon at 623-237-1813. Days and Room at Beardsley Rec Center. Our hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thurs- numbers are diminished because the day, and Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. snowbirds are in cooler climes but our skills, ideas and projects. We do this all enthusiasm for our crafting is as strong while enjoying each other’s company. ROCK ‘N’ ROLL DANCE as ever. We have well stocked cupboards First timers, come by our meeting to Saturday, July 3, is a great time to join with items you can use in the classroom learn what is going on. Annual dues are to get you started if you are new to card- $5. our club when we will celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with free ice making or scrapbooking. We have Among the charities we support are: classes for beginners including digital toiletry bags for women’s shelters; baby cream sundaes and cookies at our Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance. See the details below. scrapbooking. Drop by Thursdays or hats and blankets for numerous hospital Fridays to meet friendly club members and veteran projects; afghans for veter- Remember shakin’ it up on the dance floor way back when? Let’s rewind and and observe what what we do. I think ans in rehab centers; bed shawls for hos- you will want to join the fun. pital and chemo patients; Christmas do it all again! Join us for our Rock ‘n’ Roll Dances on the first and third Satur- Club members - this is a reminder to bags for homeless veterans’ children and check the club calendar for upcoming many more. days of the month and our weekly Rock ‘n’ Rhythms Dance Exercise Program. events. The highlights include a class on Currently, our club has been cleared July 8 in the club room led by Carol for two sessions every Thursday. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Dances: Our Classic Rewind Rock ‘n’ Roll Dances with Kort Taylor. Be sure to come to the classroom sessions are 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 11:30 to and sign up. She will teach how to make 3 p.m. We meet at Kuentz Recreation Kurdi will be Saturday, July 3, and Sat- urday, July 17, in the ballroom at Palm a Middle Step Card. On July 17, we will Center in Room 3. Bring your own have an all-day crop. It will be held in drinks and snacks. Ridge Rec Center. Dance to the hottest dance music from the ’70s and ’80s, both the Agave and Sagebrush rooms. The club appreciates all yarn dona- There will be door prizes and classes tions for our many charity projects. from rock to Motown, including a few from the ’60s and some current popular and fun times. Watch the club newsletter For information on the club or yarn and the web site for more information as donations, please contact Sharon at 816- hits. A Rock ‘n’ Rhythms Session at 6 p.m., and the dance follows from 6:30 it becomes available. Lynne Marion 529-7339. teaches card classes on Zoom on Tues- to 9 p.m. At the dance on Saturday, July 3, we’re treating you to free ice cream day mornings. Call Lynne at 440-666- MAH JONGG sundaes and cookies (with paid admis- 6386 to sign up. The ladies are making Whether you are here in Arizona or Above, club members using a new skill, using water colors pens. Bot- sion to the dance). Cups and ice pro- some very special cards. Susan somewhere where it’s a bit cooler have tom, a card sample of our Meals on Wheels project. vided. Bring whatever snacks and Lukachie teaches a scrapbooking class a great time and stay healthy and safe. beverages you like. Cost is $6 for mem- on Zoom on Mondays. She can be reached at 951-232-1742 to answer all The Mah Jongg Club of Sun City with a special program each week. bers; $8 for guests – correct change or your questions. We also have Tammie West is opened to Sun City West resi- Watch our website for fall schedule. check only please. Frazier to answer basic digital scrap- dents with a current rec card. Dues are Stop by our Beardsley room to view Rock ‘n’ Rhythms Dance Exercise: booking questions. She prefers to be $10 year. The club meets every Tuesday Photo Exhibitions by our photographers. Join our instructor, Kort Kurdi, as he reached with email, [email protected]. and Thursday during the year, from 11 Photography West is dedicated to leads us in his one-of-a-kind dance ex- And if you have more questions, our a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Sagebrush helping its members become better pho- ercise program called “Rock ‘n’ club president is Fran Mills and her Room at the Beardsley Rec Center. You tographers through instructional pro- Rhythms.” This fun, energizing class number is 623-594-1631. do not have to play both days. Sign-in grams, workshops, and mentoring uses basic, easy dance steps and and social time is between 11 and 11:30 opportunities. There are two Print and rhythms designed for everybody and a.m., games start at 11:30. On the first Projected Images competitions each every body! With Kort’s unique style of SPANISH Thursday of February, April, September, year for beginner, advanced, and master showing and calling the steps, you’ll be The Spanish Club is dedicated to October and November we have a short when we are fully open again. Check dancing to the beat of the very first helping members learn the culture, lan- business meeting with members supply- website for travel opportunities, classes, song! Class is every Wednesday at 11 guage, and history of Spanish-speaking ing treats. We also have treats on the user groups, competition dates, social a.m. and every Saturday at 9 a.m. in the countries while forming new friendships other months except July and August. events, and general information. ballroom at Palm Ridge Rec Center. with other members. Classes are held If you are interested in Mah Jongg Cost per class is $5 for members, $6 for October through April, weekday morn- and would like to see what it is all about, PORCELAIN PAINTERS guests – correct change or check only ings at Beardsley Rec Center. Annual come as a guest. It is not the game that please. membership dues are $15, and classes Beginner friendly! Painted and fired is on your computer. If you already Annual membership is $7. are free. Volunteer teachers work in our porcelain pieces can be placed in the know how to play, bring your Mah card The PVP’s new club rooms at the Club activities are for members, rec exciting sequential Spanish language oven, dishwasher, and microwave. and visit us on Tuesday. It is a great day Kuentz Rec Center are open from 8 a.m. card holders, and accompanied guests. program with beginning, intermediate, You're able to create personalized items, to visit since we tend to be a smaller to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 Call 480-259-7281 or visit advanced, and conversational classes. one of a kind dinnerware, and much group and it’s a great way to meet the a.m. to noon on Saturday. Announce- rocknroll.scwclubs.com for more infor- Club events also include fiestas, more. If its porcelain it can be painted other ladies. Call Phyllis Hibben at 623- ment meetings are held on the first, sec- mation and updates. movie nights, Spanish board games, and fired. Club membership is $5 per 398-7771, between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m., ond and fourth Tuesday at 10 a.m. book club, cooking classes and travel. year. As a new member, you will receive or Barbara McCart at 623-330-5708 if Monthly general meetings are held on Complete details and registration forms beginner lessons, a piece of porcelain SCRAPBOOKING, you would like to visit us or have any the third Tuesday at 10 a.m. Information are available on our website: for your first project, and use of brushes questions. regarding special interest group activi- PAPERCRAFTING spanish.scwclubs.com. For more infor- and paints. Instruction is also available ties and club classes can be found on the mation, you may also email President for using fiberglass, decals, and more & MORE club website, patchers.scwclubs.com. Mimi Williams at METAL for painting projects. In addition, in- How is the heat treating you? Are you Stop by the clubroom to view class sam- [email protected] or call 651-353- The Sun City West Metal Club began struction is available in Ukrainian egg escaping it by traveling or are you cop- ples and sign up. For information, call 5289. a major construction project in May painting. Use of the club's kilns is al- ing by working on your indoor crafts? President Nancy Steely at 623-546- 2021 that has closed the club to mem- ways free to members. Here is an idea! Come visit us at Scrap- bers and visitors until later this year. The 6240. STAMP & COIN CLUB Stop by to learn at Beardsley Porce- booking, Papercrafting and More. We Metal Club is looking forward to several lain Painters located in Beardsley Rec meet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays, The Coin Club will be closed through improvements with this new addition to PHOTOGRAPHY WEST the first Tuesday of October. If you have the club facility. Photography West, at the Beardsley a simple question, you can phone num- Vacation mailboxes are still available Recreation Center, is a club for Sun City ber below. for purchase during this club closure. West residents who enjoy photography. The Stamp Club will meet July 13. Email vacation mailbox inquiries to: Photo/Video/Digital labs (623-544- We are open through the summer [email protected]. 6520) Summer hours are noon to 3 p.m. months. Stamp chairman Ed will be on Updates about the construction proj- Mondays Wednesdays, and Thursdays. hand to help answer questions from ect are available at the Metal Club web- You may mount and matt pictures, get members. There will be a free raffle, and site: www.scwmetalclub.com information and pay dues. You can also members can exchange, or trade stamps make movies, transfer slides and VHS with one another. There are also addi- PALO VERDE PATCHERS to DVD, work with Elements, and trans- tional donations that Chairman Ed will fer records or cassettes to CDs. Check Palo Verde Patchers Quilt Club offers offer free for those interested. Sun City out our Still Life and Portrait Studio. For members many opportunities to develop West residents are willed to stop by, and information, visit photography.scw- new skills and friendships by providing see if you would like to collect and join clubs.com. We are open to club mem- a variety of special interest groups, and our club. bers and their accompanied guests. This classes. Whether your passion is tradi- We meet at the Kuentz Rec Center at is a good time to get out of the house tional quilting, art quilting, embroidery 6:30 p.m. in Room 3. Coins meet on the and work on those projects in a safe en- and appliqué, quilts for causes or you first Tuesday of the month (except June vironment. just want to learn what quilting is all SINGLES through September). Stamps are always Starting in September Photography about PVP has groups and classes for West will resume meeting at 10 a.m. Fri- Sun City West Singles Club – the first meeting after pandemic! Club mem- you. days at the Stardust Theater at Kuentz bers completed the meeting with refreshments, music and dancing. Continued on Page 19 July 2021 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 19 Club Corner Living in planned From Page 18 communities the second Tuesday of the month (all and condominiums: year) For questions, call Fred at 377-6621. What does it mean to the STARDUST LADIES GOLF SCW homeowner? Sun City West lady golfers are invited to join us on Tuesdays. Due to the clo- 1 of 3 in a series ing but not limited to fencing, sure of Stardust for the summer months, Living in planned communi- walls, foliage height, animals, we are currently playing at Echo Mesa. ties and condominiums has be- sheds and other structures, You can elect to play nine holes or 18 holes. You can play competitively and come increasingly popular in parking of vehicles including establish a handicap, or you can just Arizona and other parts of the RVs, flags, signs, satellite play non-competitively and enjoy the country over the last decade. dishes and other roof mounted game with a friendly group of golfers. This lifestyle offers equipment. Most There are weekly games for those who After emerging from the pandemic and not seeing their shadows, Pres- want to participate and a few tourna- ident Sue Powell and the 85-member mixed Sun City West Wester- advantages such as importantly, all ments throughout the year. naires Chorus have begun to prepare for their Dec. 3-6 public shows in access to amenities owners of proper- Applications for membership are the Stardust Theater. Pictured are Gail Anderson, Marilyn Bunas, Joel for leisure activities, ties in Sun City available at the Stardust Club House or Anderson, Powell, Patricia Balfour, Bill Burns, and Neal Johnson. Itching proximity to urban West are prohibited on our website for action, several members meanwhile added instruments and, as the sdladiesgolf.scwclubs.com. If you are Riders in Disguise, recorded “Old Joe Clark,” which the full chorus will dining and enter- from further subdi- not sure league play is for you, you can later perform (paste this link in your browser and enjoy - tainment, and relief viding their proper- play as a guest for a few weeks. Call youtube.com/watch?v=8mXCQt2R7tw). Residents interested in re- from many home ties. In general, if Judy at 218-234-1091 for additional in- hearsing and performing with the Westernaires, one of the oldest char- maintenance re- you want to make formation. tered clubs in Sun City West, may contact Director Sylvia Collins, sponsibilities. changes to your 623-214-6112, or visit westernaires.scwclubs.com. TENNIS What is a planned commu- SCW home or property, you nity or condominium? Planned It seems that this year a lot more peo- must complete an application Members have the opportunity to take Day and a Hot Dog Day. ple have left the Arizona heat for their communities and condomini- and submit it to your local classes from beginner to advance. The Mondays at the club we have many other homes, but despite that, we hardy ums are real estate develop- studio is equipped with looms of all Mah Jongg players, so if you are look- homeowners association board souls left behind are doing our best to types and sizes. Our guild features a li- ing for a game, come in at noon and ments that are organized by a (or to the Rec Centers’ CC&R keep the courts busy. brary containing educational DVDs, look for a table to play. Wednesdays “declaration of covenants, con- Department, if you are not part Note time changes: The Tuesday, books for all types of fiber art, and fiber there are Triple Play games going on Thursday, Saturday drop-in gang starts ditions and restrictions,” which of a local HOA) and receive magazines. We also have a yarn store! starting at noon, as well as open Bridge at 7:30 a.m. in July (it was 8 a.m. in is often referred to as the “dec- approval before you proceed. Weavers West Guild is in the Kuentz starting at 11 a.m., and Thursdays we June). Make a note so you don’t forget. Recreation Center and is accepting new have quite a few Progressive Hand and laration” or the “CC&Rs.” Failure to do so may subject a This is a great way to keep your own members. Come in for a tour and dis- Foot players starting at 12:30 p.m. You This document, which is homeowner to monetary penal- game going if your regular group has cover all that our guild has to offer. can come with your Women’s Club abandoned you! recorded with Maricopa ties and could lead to the We are open weekdays from 9 a.m. to friends any time the clubroom is open Platform tennis play will start at 6 County, governs what can or homeowner undoing the proj- 4 p.m. or call 623-544-6515 and speak and play games of your choice. a.m. for all of July and August. Equip- with the monitor. Membership is open to Sun City West cannot be done with the prop- ect at their expense. ment is available for your use, and the Check out our website at residents with a current recreation card. erty to which the document ap- As required by law, each of friendly players are there to have fun, weavers.scwclubs.com. Resident guests may come twice before but winning is always just a bit more fun plies. Every home in Sun City the 105 Sun City West subdivi- needing to decide to join the club. Come so they play a tough game. They are al- West is governed by at least sion communities is run by an in and give us a try. For more informa- ways looking for new people to join WESTERNAIRES one set of CC&Rs the home- tion, please contact president Jan Wilson HOA, which is usually organ- them. The 75-member mixed Westernaires at [email protected] or 623- owner receives at closing. In ized as a nonprofit corporation. Contact Butch Lynd for information Chorus will present its holiday shows in 214- 4887 or check out their web site at addition to the CC&Rs, The HOA members are prop- at 618-581-0729 or email blynd51@hot- the Stardust Theater in Sun City West on womensclub.scwclubs.com. mail.com. The replacement of the drop- Dec. 3-6. Rehearsals are on Thursday planned communities and con- erty owners within the commu- in board is on hold due to the high cost mornings, starting at 8 a.m. Sept. 2, in dominiums are governed by nity and elect a board of of lumber; repairs may be second best the “Back 40” of the Stardust Theater. ZYMURGY other community documents, directors from their peers to for now. Courts are scheduled to be Residents interested in rehearsing and The Zymurgy Club will provide such as articles of incorpora- manage the community. Board cleaned, hopefully on a more regular performing with the Westernaires, one classes in Beer Brewing and Wine Mak- basis. of the oldest chartered clubs in Sun City ing classes throughout the summer tion, bylaws, rules and regula- members take on a lot of re- The Tennis Club agreed to let the West, may contact Director Sylvia months of June, July and August for tions and policies and sponsibility, potential liability Pickleball Club use their three courts at Collins, 623-214-6112, or, for more in- club members. If you are not a current procedures. These documents and (often) aggravation for no Kuentz during the month-long June formation, visit member you may join for a fee of $20. are subject to local, state and compensation. Most HOA shutdown of their courts at Palm Ridge. westernaires.scwclubs.com. Other activities include social events This gives them six more courts for their such as "Fermenting Friendships," federal laws. Laws change boards engage community players. Washable chalk lines are used WOMEN'S SOCIAL CLUB "Zingo" (our brand of Bingo, monthly from time to time, which management professionals and to designate their game vs. tennis. The Women’s Club Room at the potlucks for members, music events yet means the documents must be other vendors to assist with at Neighbors need to help out their neigh- Kuentz Rec Center is open 11 a.m. to 4 to be scheduled and wine education se- updated periodically as well. least some, if not most, of the bors! p.m. Monday through Friday with ear- ries led by Jackie Ryg. All Sun City West CC&Rs management of the commu- Our next club meeting will not be For information, send email to Bill lier and Saturday opening times avail- restrict occupancy of homes by nity. until Tuesday, Sept. 14. able on request. Houck ([email protected], president); In July, we will have our usual Dave Ryg ([email protected], beer age. Other common restric- Next month we will discuss WEAVERS WEST monthly Ladies Breakfast at a local brewing); Walt Jefferson (wrjeffer- tions in the CC&Rs govern the more on HOA Boards and their [email protected]) or Randy Pace (rc- Weavers West Guild is open and wel- restaurant and our third Monday pot appearance, condition and fiduciary responsibilities to [email protected], wine and mead making). coming both weavers and spinners. luck luncheon, as well as an Apple Pie safety of the property, includ- their homeowners. Get Connected! suncitywest.com scwclubs.com scwlibrary.com Other Social Media: l official Association website l clubs website with links to all 100+ l links to online catalog and digital l Youtube.com/suncitywestaz l primarily static info: commonly chartered clubs library l facebook.com/suncitywest used links; hours of operation; ameni­ l maintained by clubs with help l iPad, Kindle & Nook instructions l twitter.com/rcscw ties; children’s hours; etc. from a Tech Advisory Group l Friends of the Library movie l instagram.com/suncitywest_az schedule Page 20 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 July 2021 Governing Board Watch meetings online Working on proposes policy change Did you know you can watch Governing Board and Commit- your home? tee meetings online? Meetings are streamed live on YouTube, or you can watch them later at your convenience. The meetings on removal of directors are a great way to keep in touch with what the Board is doing Check with Editor’s note: The Governing Board reviews possible for our community. Visit the RCSCW Youtube channel at changes to the removal of director from the Govern- youtube.com/suncitywestaz, click on Playlists, and look for the CC&R ing Board. Copies in pdf form may also be found at monthly “Committee and GB Meetings” playlists. suncitywest.com. Department Your first step in any home improvement is to check with our CC&R Department to make sure your plans are consistent with the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions that run with your property. The CC&Rs Pebblebrook Golf Course features bermudagrass. govern such things as well heights, sheds, and other Lack of rainfall, cart traffic items that impact the aesthet- ics of your neighborhood. affect grass transition Our CC&R Department is happy to provide you with From Page 11 the CC&Rs applicable to Staff will be addressing tran- your property (there are hun- sition areas through fertilization, Tifgreen, which normally tran- dreds of sets in Sun City spot watering, aerification and West, and each is slightly dif- sitions better than the common sodding areas as needed. bermudagrass. ferent). Simply call 623-544- This is always a challenging 6661. This year’s transition looks to time for our superintendents and be a little more challenging than Failure to check ahead of their staff. We appreciate your time may mean you have to previous years, due to increased patience as we strive to give our tear down an improvement cart traffic from COVID-19 re- members the best year-round you just added. Help us help strictions and lack of rainfall this conditions possible. past winter. you by calling in advance!

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