The Official Magazine of Sun City Lincoln Hills September 2010 Compass Association News

Board of Directors’ Report Calendar Denny Valentine, Director, SCLH Board of Directors his article represents my final Com- to expenditure posi- of Events pass article as a member of the SCLH tion year-to-date along September 15 - October 20 TBoard as I will finish my fifth year on with very strong 2011 the Board this winter. Serving the mem- budget presentations by Date Event Page # bers of this Association has been a truly Departments. This year 09/15-16 Music Group’s “Showcase 7” 27, 37 rewarding experience. It has also provided for the first time, annual business plans 09/16 West Coast Swing Club Dance 32 an opportunity to serve with some truly illuminated what is planned and expected for the coming year. Properties Committee 09/20 Genealogy Research Preparation Techniques 26 outstanding people including fellow Board members, committee chairs and members spoke on 2011 Capital Asset Acquisitions 09/20 “Facts re: State, General Election Initiatives” 29, 80 along with our wonderful and capable staff. Requests for trash and cardboard compac- 09/20 KS at the Movies: “Enchanted” 37 Attendance at the September Board tors to clean up the area in back of the 09/22 Medicare Services for Caregivers 20 meeting was at an all time low. This can kitchen, salt water systems to replace chlo- 09/22 Summer Concert: The Diamonds 37 be interpreted as reflecting far greater rine in all the pools and an interior security 09/23 Landscape Lighting 25 member satisfaction with Association op- camera system. Also an Alternative Energy 09/23 Bus Trip: Reno Silver Legacy 37 erations or as a dwindling interest among Task Force is investigating the potential 09/25 Bi-Annual Parking Lot Sale 37 our members. In response to the latter I of solar or other technologies to offset 09/27 What is “Art” or “Fine Art”? 21 would point out that through the commit- electricity rates currently paid to PG&E at 09/27 Amazing Fossils Found Few Hours From Lincoln 25 tee reports there was as much new and the Orchard Creek Lodge. The Communica- 09/27 Bus Trip: Hornblower Lunch/Cruise 52* exciting information presented as in any tions and Community Relations Committee 09/28 “Lincoln City Council Candidates Forum” 80 Board meeting in recent memory. For those reported positive feedback on the public 09/29 Classical Piano and Violin Concerto 37 not having attended a meeting in a while website launched August 1 and intentions 09/30 Search/Rescue Survival in the Wilderness 26 you should be aware that oral reports are to integrate it with our private website with 09/30 Bus Trip: Impressionism Part II 52* now presented with graphs and text shown secure log-ins for our members. 10/01 Been There Done That Jazz Band 20 on our two overhead screens for easier As you can see, there continues to be 10/03 Bus Trip: Lodi Street Faire 38 comprehension by the audience. a lot happening in our Association and I 10/04 Antique Watches/Other Small Antique Items 21 Matters presented of significant inter- invite each and every one of you to become est to our members include the Finance a part of it. 10/04 Genealogy Computer Tips and Guidance 26 Committee reporting a very positive cash 10/04-6 Players Group Auditions 29 10/04 Document Destruction 40 10/04 Comedy Night at KS 40 Too Many Emails & Tearful Phone Calls 10/05 Broadway Sacramento “Burn the Floor” 52* Jeannine Balcombe reports that she someone just because 10/05 “Preparing for End of Life Issues” 80 has received “too many complaints and you are in a hurry, are 10/06 Exploring the Planets 21 tearful phone calls” recently. Police your- being lazy, are talking 10/06 Bus Trip: Jelly Belly and Wine Tasting Fairfield 40 self and stop at every stop sign. We have on your cell phone 10/07 How Investors Can Use the Moving Average 27 had too many near misses this month. or are just plain ar- 10/07 Woods Tea Company Concert 40 It would be horrible to hit and/or kill rogant. 10/09 Bus Trip: Auburn Wine & Food Festival 40 10/09 Bus Trip: Fleet Week Hornblower Lunch/Cruise 40 10/10 Bus Trip: Italian Festival in Reno 40 This Issue Happy 50th Del Webb ...... 14 10/11 Phil Robertson’s African Safari 22 Advertisers’ Directory ...... 83 Calendar of Events ...... 2 Library News ...... 35 10/12 Vaudeville Troupe Auditions for Calvacade/Stars 32 Aging Gracefully ...... 16 Classes ...... 52 Lifestyle Department ...... 9 10/12 Bus Trip: Impressionism Part II 42 Announcement Committee Chairs Contact Info. ...5 In Memoriam ...... 35 10/13 Learn How to Find Freeware (Free Software) 24 • Golf Inspections ...... 56 Communications & CRC ...... 7 Neighborhood Watch ...... 16 10/13 Bus Trip: Preston Castle in Ione 42 Board of Directors ...... 2 Compliance Committee ...... 7 Open Space Annual Report ...... 19 Board of Dirs. Contact Info...... 5 Connections ...... 3 Profile/Compliance Comm .... 14 10/14 Bus Trip: Quilt Festival in Santa Clara 42 Bulletin Board ...... 34 Did You Know ...... 5, 13, 33 Properties Committee ...... 5 10/15 Freebies Available from Microsoft 24 • CERT Class ...... 35 Election Dates Board/Dirs...... 5 Roving Rep: Grandkids Camp. ... 19 10/15 Home, Health, and Business Showcase 42 • Farmers Market ...... 34 Finance Committee ...... 7 Spa at Kilaga Springs ...... 13 10/18 Karaoke Night 42 • Flu/Pneumonia Shots ...... 34 Fitness ...... 12, 67 Special Events/Bus Trips ...... 38 10/19 New Resident Orientation 42 • Tap Company Auditions ...... 35 Food & Beverage ...... 9 Special Presentations ...... 80 10/19 Bus Trip: Le Grande Cirque Eldorado Reno 52* • You Are Invited ...... 34 Groups and Clubs ...... 20 Upcoming Mtgs. & Pres...... 3 10/20 Bus Trip: San Francisco Shopping 42 On the cover: Our luxury bus is about to be loaded for its overnight trip to the Eldorado Hotel Find these listings with yellow highlighting on the in Reno. On the schedule is seeing the Le Grand Cirque production and a train ride in Virgina pages shown. (* Indicates sold out event.) City. For more on our overnight trip offerings, see Connections, page 3. Photo by Patrick Vath

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Upcoming Association-Related Meetings & Presentations SUN CITY LINCOLN HILLS Date • Time • Place COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Golf Cart Registration Thursday, September 16 & October 7 & 21, 8:00 AM, see page 56 965 Orchard Creek Lane • Lincoln, CA 95648 Properties Committee Thursday, Sept. 16, 9:00 AM, Oaks/Gables OC Main Phone: (916) 625-4000 Finance Committee Thursday, Sept. 16, 10:00 AM, Oaks/Gables OC Main Fax: (916) 625-4001 Finance Committee Second Budget Mtg. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 9:00 AM, Heights/Gables Kilaga Springs: 1167 Sun City Blvd. KS Main Phone: (916) 408-4013 Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, Sept. 23, 9:00 AM, Ballroom Directory assisted to specific areas Board of Directors Special Meeting Thursday, Sept. 23, 10:30 AM, Multipurpose Website for residents: www.lincolnsuncity.org Board of Directors Executive Session Thursday, Sept. 23, 11:00 AM, Multipurpose Public Website: www.suncity-lincolnhills.org ARC/Architectural Review Committee Monday, Sept. 27, 9:00 AM, Heights/Gables Orchard Creek & Kilaga Springs Hours Finance Committee Third Budget Meeting Thursday, Sept. 30, 9:00 AM, Ft Ballroom Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Finance Committee Final Budget Meeting Monday, October 4, 9:00 AM, Oaks Sunday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CCRC/Communications & Comm. Rels. Tuesday, October 5, 9:00 AM, Oaks Administration Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CCOC/Chartered Clubs/Community Orgs. Tuesday, October 5, 1:00 PM, Oaks Meridians Hours Compliance Committee Wednesday, October 6, 10:30 AM, Oaks Monday-Saturday ARC/Architectural Review Committee Monday, October 11, 9:00 AM, Solarium Breakfast 7:00-10:30 AM Board of Directors Special Meeting Monday, October 11, 10:00 AM, Multipurpose Lunch 11:30 3:00 PM Properties Committee Tuesday, October 12, 1:00 PM, Fine Arts Dinner 5:00-9:00 PM Listening Post Wednesday, October 13, 9:00 AM, Solarium Sunday New Residents Orientation Tuesday, October 19, 1:00 PM, Solarium Breakfast 7:00-10:00 AM Brunch Buffet 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Finance Committee Thursday, October 21, 9:00 AM, Oaks Dinner 5:00-9:00 PM ARC/Architectural Review Committee Monday, October 25, 9:00 AM, Heights/Gables Meridians Reservations 625-4040 Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, October 28, 9:00 AM, Ballroom Board of Directors Special Meeting Thursday, October 28, 10:30 AM, Solarium Kilaga Springs Café Monday-Saturday 7:00 AM-5:30 PM Board of Directors Executive Session Thursday, October 28, 11:00 AM, Solarium Sunday 8:00 AM-3:00 PM Find more information on the following Lincoln Hills Community Forums on page 80. OC & KS Activities Desk Hours Just the Facts-State Election Propositions Monday, September 20, 10:00 AM, Ballroom Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM-8:00 PM Lincoln City Council Candidate Forum Tuesday, September 28, 10:00 AM, Ballroom Sunday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Preparing for End of Life Issues Tuesday, October 19, 1:00 PM, Ballroom OC Activities Desk 625-4022 The A, B, C... and D’s of Medicare Wednesday, November 3, 7:00 PM, Ballroom KS Activities Desk 408-4013x4 Meetings in OC Lodge unless noted otherwise. Please confirm meeting time & room on website. OC & KS Fitness Center Hours Monday-Friday 5:30 AM-8:30 PM Sat./Sun. — OC 7:00 AM-8:00 PM Connections Sat./Sun. — KS 7:00 AM-6:00 PM Jeannine Balcombe, Senior Director of Lifestyle and Communications OC Fitness Center 625-4030 KS Fitness Center 408-4013x7 With only four offering more overnight bus trips in 2011. Community Association Contact Information months remaining in Your ideas are always welcome! 2010 and most of our Perfect places to hold your holiday par- Executive Director • Robert Cook 625-4060 [email protected] programming plans ties: With the upcoming holidays, please Senior Director, Lifestyle & Communications complete, our eyes are focused on the New contact Judy Hogan at 625-4021 for all your Jeannine Balcombe Year and the opportunities ahead. The first non-catered facility bookings. Judy books 625-4020 [email protected] in a series of three budget presentations the Sports Pavilion and Kilaga Springs Social Senior Director, Facilities & Maintenance are complete with Activities and Fitness Kitchen, perfect places to hold your parties. Christopher O’Keefe • 645-4500 presenting theirs on August 24 as a Lifestyle If you want catering services, please con- [email protected] Department. Staff is actively involved in tact Meghan Louder at 625-4043. Judy and Director of Community Stds. • Steve O’Rourke researching and offering new trips, classes Meghan will be pleased to work with you 625-4006 [email protected] and events to enjoy. continued on page 33 Controller • Tim Mulligan 625-4013 Overnight bus trips [email protected] coming soon: Our Com- Director of Fitness, Brandy Garcia pass cover this month is 625-4031 [email protected] a snapshot of loading up Director of Food & Beverage • Jerry McCarthy for our overnight trip to 625-4049 [email protected] Reno and Virginia City. Catering Office 625-4045 Spa (KS) 408-4013x6 Fifty-six residents enjoyed Kilaga Springs Spa Manager • Tina Ginnetti the relaxed pace provided 408-4013x116 [email protected] to appreciate gaming, a terrific show, good food, American Private Security a train ride and lots of his- Super Seniors enjoying lunch at their holiday party in the 24 hour Dispatch tory. We look forward to Social Kitchen (KS), a perfect place to hold your next event 1-800-983-1932

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Tim Herman, D.D.S.

Flaviane Petersen, D.D.S.

Martine Joseph, D.M.D.

Douglas Coffelt, D.D.S., M.S.

945 Orchard Creek Lane in Sun City Lincoln Hills Call 408-5557

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Board of Directors Election Dates Board of Directors Interested in running? September 17 could be a key date Contact Information We need your help to fill four positions on the Board of Directors. Those interested Peter Gilbert, President in running for the Board of Directors may pick up a Candidate Information Packet at the [email protected] Activities Desk and may want to attend a Candidate Information Session scheduled for Ken Silverman, Vice President September 17 at 10:00 AM in the OC Ballroom. [email protected] Important Dates Gary Younger, Treasurer • September 17 — Candidate Information Session [email protected] • September 24 — Candidates may file their intention to run for Board of Directors • October 15 — Deadline for candidates to file intention to run for Board of Directors John Kightlinger, Secretary [email protected] • October 18 — Final slate of candidates announced • December 3 — Deadline for candidate ballot statements to be submitted David Conner, Director • January 10, 2011 — Candidate Forum Session #1 [email protected] • January 14, 2011 — Election Ballots mailed Bill Kassel, Director • January 15, 2011 — Candidate Forum Session #2 [email protected] • January 19, 2011 — Candidate Forum Session #3 Denny Valentine, Director • February 17, 2011 — Election Ballots counted and results posted [email protected] Committee Chair Contact Information Capital-izing on Our Assets Architectural Review Committee Gay Mackintosh, Properties Committee Chair [email protected] Judicious use of our Capital Enhance- plus UV disinfection Chartered Clubs & ment and Capital Asset Acquisition Funds for indoor pools Community Organizations helps SCLH, now 11 years old, keep up-to- and spas [email protected] date and respond to changing needs in our • Trash and card- Communications & Community community. board compactors Relations Committee Properties Committee members are ex- to replace dumpsters; City-required [email protected] cited that construction is underway at last renovation of OC trash service area Compliance Committee on the new Maintenance Building, which entrance compliance.committee@suncity- will complete the Maintenance Yard and • Catering Sales Office redesign and lincolnhills.org greatly enhance behind-the-scenes land- furniture upgrade scape and general maintenance operations. • Security camera system for OC and Elections Committee KS Lodges elections.committee@suncity- lincolnhills.org For details on the pro- posed projects, come to Community Emergency Response Team the joint meeting of the [email protected] Properties and Finance Finance Committee Committees at 9:00 AM on finance.committee@suncity- Thursday, September 16. lincolnhills.org Committee recommenda- Metal components for the new Maintenance Building Properties Committee tions will then go to the properties.committee@suncity- were delivered August 22 Board for consideration as lincolnhills.org Also now completed is installion of a part of the 2011 budget process. new, permanent shade canopy for the Secret Garden outside the Ballroom in time for Did You Know? large income-producing events this fall. The The Community Forum Task Force canopy and new landscape design will make under the guidance of CCRC will have that area much more attractive and useful. held 22 educational/cultural and or We are now evaluating an array of capi- health-related seminars/events this tal projects proposed for the 2011 budget: year for your enjoyment and this is • Additional Ballroom stage risers for the only our first year! Come to the CCRC Lincoln Hills Singers (with a contribution meetings on the first Tuesday from the Performing Arts Steering of each month and let Committee and Singers Group to cover Current state of OC trash service area is your thoughts be almost 2/3 the cost) unsightly and requires seven days-per-week heard on how we • State-of-the-art salt water treatment dumpster service; compactors will save money are doing! system for all four pools and two spas, over time and allow cardboard recycling

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The Bermuda Triangle of for applying to ARC, and can assist in pro- cessing the application. If a resident wishes Community Standards to lodge a complaint about a person or a David Stone, Compliance Committee Chair property who he or she believes to be in As announced in last the Board of Directors with a recommenda- violation of the governing documents, the month’s Compass, articles tion for a fine or other penalty. DCS should be given all the details so that about SCLH community Director of Community Standards notices and/or hearings before the Compli- standards will rotate month- (DCS): Unlike the two Committees which ance Committee can be arranged. ly between the ARC Chair, the Compliance are made up of volunteer residents, the Some people may recall that the alter- Committee Chair (yours truly), and the DCS is a staff person who acts as liaison nate name of the Bermuda Triangle is the Community Standards Director. I consider to both ARC and Compliance. He acts as a “Devil’s Triangle.” I’m sure that if you have the three of us (and our Committee mem- “first responder” for both Committees. If a dealings with any of the sides of our “Ber- bers) to constitute The Bermuda Triangle of resident needs information when planning muda Triangle,” you will find the alternate Community Standards (“TBTOCS”). You may a project, DCS can advise of the proper name does not fit and that your experience recall that the actual “Bermuda Triangle” provisions of the governing documents will, hopefully, be more heavenly. was a location in the Atlantic Ocean where that apply, can direct to the proper forms many planes and vessels disappeared July Financials Better Than Budget Applications due today for Finance Committee John Snyder, Finance Committee Chair The Finance Committee met August interviewing applicants 19 and reviewed and accepted the July for membership to the 2010 financials for the Association. For Finance Committee. Ap- the month of July, overall operations were plicants should have pro- $39,600 better than budget. For the month, fessional accounting and or management mysteriously without a trace. Fortunately, better than budget results of Landscape experience preferably in labor intensive ser- residents who enter our Bermuda Triangle $31,800, Administration $23,500, and vice or related entities. Application forms do not suffer that fate but emerge with a Fitness $10,700, were offset by worse are available at the Membership Desk and greater understanding and appreciation of than budget results for Food & Beverage on the Association website. Please return the rules that govern our lives in Lincoln $11,300, Maintenance $9,800, Activities the completed form to the Membership Hills. $4,900 and the Spa at Kilaga Springs $400. Desk no later than September 15. For new residents and for those who Year-to-date operations were $290,500 The monthly and year-to-date financial have not encountered “TBTOCS,” a short better than budget. Year-to-date better statements are available on the Association’s description of how each of the three sides than budget results of Landscape $184,900, website under Document Library/Financial. of the triangle works may be in order. Maintenance $82,500, Administration The next regularly scheduled Finance ARC (Architectural Review Committee) $13,600, Food Services $10,400, Fitness Committee meeting will be held on Thurs- does exactly what its name says – it reviews $4,200 and Activities $2,200, were offset day September 16, 2010 at 10:00 AM. The proposed alterations or additions to your by worse than budget results for the Spa second and third 2011 Budget meetings property and determines if the proposal at Kilaga Springs $7,300. will be held at 9:00 AM on September 21 meets the requirements of our governing In October, the Committee will be and 30 respectively. documents. After reviewing your plans, ARC may either approve them, reject them, or ask for further information. The most Continuing Education important advice for a homeowner is to A Reality in Lincoln Hills Thanks to Community Forums submit an application to ARC before start- Michele Hutchinson, Communications and Community Relations Committee Chair ing any project. It was only a short year ago that our appreciation, WWI history Compliance Committee also has an Town Hall meetings morphed into a and as it relates to today appropriate name – it enforces the re- Speaker Series that soon became known as and even mature driv- quirements of our governing documents Community Forum. From four ing principles. by seeking compliance. It does so by first town hall meetings per year, Wow, certainly giving notices to homeowners of alleged we have grown to sponsoring something for everyone! Re- violations, and if compliance is not reached 19 educational sessions so far member, this is your Commu- at this point, calls the homeowner to a this year! If attendance is any nity Forum and it continues to hearing where the matter may be fully barometer of success, then grow in quality of production. discussed. The Committee may close the we know you appreciate the Did you know that several case because compliance has been reached, concept. Forums are videotaped and it may defer the matter to allow more time Varied topics of interest to placed on our resident website for compliance, or it may refer the case to residents is a basic goal: health issues, art continued on page 9

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It’s not too early to start Chef Roderick is at it again... thinking about the holiday Jerry McCarthy, Director of Food & Beverage season. Chef Roderick has he Meridians Wine Maker’s Dinner wines available on the Meridians Wine created a great selection of featuring Mt. Vernon Winery was a List. Make sure that you don’t miss the holiday menus. Call Sales Ttremendous success. The small inti- next Wine Maker’s Dinner scheduled on Manager Meghan Louder, mate group enjoyed five courses prepared November 4. I am finalizing details with the 625-4043, to reserve your by Chef Roderick perfectly paired with five winery and Chef is working on the menu. room and make your menu exceptional wines from Mt. Vernon Winery. Other special events coming soon: selections. Orchard Creek Lodge can handle The event featured everything from Seared New York Deli Night on September 19 all of your holiday wishes. From simple Sea Scallop to Braised Buffalo Short Rib. for only $17.95++ per person and all luncheons to elaborate dinner parties, the The evening was captured with the follow- you can eat Crab Feed on October 5 for Lodge is able to help with food or bars for ing comment from one of the guests: “It only $24.95++. Space is limited on both every event. Enjoy the holidays with family was an experience with great food you will events so make your reservations now. Call and friends and let us do all the work. Chef not find just anywhere, super wine selec- 625-4040. Please take the time and visit Roderick and his culinary team will also be tion and I made some new friends. Kudos the new Secret Garden. Enjoy the great baking pies again this holiday season. Last to Chef Roderick and Ryan Taylor, the wine outdoors and hold your next event outside year Meridians sold over 1,000 freshly baked maker, for an exceptional event. We will be in the shade with the intimate feel of this pies. The Meridians Ye Old Pie Shoppe will at the next one.” You can find Mt Vernon new venue. be open before you know it.

You’ll Want to Check Out Your Receipt Continuing Education continued from page 7 Lavina Samoy, Lifestyle Program Manager for viewing at your leisure? There is also a Promoting an Active Because we need your participation so video from the mature driving presentation Lifestyle is our Business! that we can continue offering excellent if you want to borrow it. It is located at the Between Activities and programs that enrich your lifestyle! Staff Kilaga Springs Library. Fitness, our Lifestyle De- members work hard researching and put- We have partnered with clubs who partment offers 25-50 ting activities together with your enjoy- have speakers scheduled who would be activities a month. Our ment and well being in mind. of a broader interest to our residents than Department’s challenge is not the lack of Here are a few activities you definitely just to the individual club’s members. This activities but finding new ways to reach you do not want to miss — is important because larger venues can with the information! On the concert side: be used and CCRC will aid in advertising Our primary vehicle for promotion • Classical Piano and Violin Concerto your event. is our monthly Compass Magazine. The featuring Tanya Plescia and Ingrid Now, we know where we have been and Compass has the Peters on September 29 have plans for where we are going in offer- The Official Magazine of Sun City Lincoln Hills September 2010 most complete in- • The award-winning acoustic group, ing programs of interest to our community Compass formation for all Woods Tea Company on October 7. but for this to be a reality, we need your events, trips and For trips: help. We are always interested in resident classes. We have • A visit to San Francisco for the speakers and topics for our 2011 program- changed the look Broadway production of “West Side ming. If you would like to participate or of the Bulletin Story” on November 10 know of a guest speaker our residents Boards located at • For the first time, watch Football at would enjoy, please contact the Community each Lodge hop- Candlestick Park with the 49ers vs. Forum Task Force led by Wolf Oplesch. The ing to grab your Tampa Bay on November 21. email address is [email protected]. attention and fo- We also have some new instructors in Our Speaker Database Resource Form is cus on a few of our teaching pool: on our Association Website and it is also our featured ac- • FaceBook classes by Cami Cordell available in print form between the two tivities for the month. Please take one of • A writing class from Fred Ekman TVs at Orchard Creek. If you are interested, the half sheets in the holder as a reminder • Ray Ashton’s class on Music History please let us know. of things you might want to register for. In which has been highly requested and We have four additional excellent pro- addition, we now print limited items at the attended. grams scheduled for the fall. Please look bottom of your registration receipt. These Before we end the summer season, for them as you will find them informative, bullets can change weekly depending on don’t forget to join us on September 22 for interesting and educational. Find them what’s not to be missed, so please check the last Summer Amphitheater Concert fea- listed on the Lincoln Hills Community them out. We also use E-Bulletins to remind turing a resident favorite, The Diamonds. Forum page at the back of your Compass you of noteworthy events or activities. We hope you had a wonderful summer and (page 80). Why do we try to get your attention will be spending your fall enjoying activi- through promotion and information? ties with us!

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Fitness Center News The Wave & Kilaga Springs Brandy Garcia Director of Fitness

11th Annual Just Tri It Event September 29 now. The cost for an individual will be • Additional Class! Strictly Strength There is still time to sign up for our $20. Team registration will be $35. Every starting September 20, Mondays at competitive and non competitive “Just Tri participant will receive a black Sport Tek 10:30 AM at Kilaga Springs. It” Events! T shirt with registration. • New Class! Fit Fun 101 will be on For all of you who love to compete, we Fridays at 10:30 AM at Kilaga Springs will be holding our competitive triathlon Dear Edna Etiquette: When will the starting September 24. Join us for a at 8:00 AM on September 29. We have a outdoor pool be closed this year? – Sin- great workout emphasizing whole brand new course for this year’s event. cerely, Curious Charlie body movement. Class format will vary Each participant will complete a ¼ mile Dear Curious Charlie: It all depends every week and work on strength, swim, 9.6 mile bike ride, and a 5k run. Stop on the weather! The outdoor pools are balance, cardiovascular endurance, and by the front desk to get your map, details, designed and operated as seasonal pools. agility. This is your favorite physical and your registration form. Registrations We heat the pools to a temperature education class with a whole new spin are happening now. The cost for an indi- around 70-72 degrees and then the sun on it! Don’t forget to bring your vidual will be $20. Team registration will be will take over to warm them up further. eagerness for fun! $35. Every participant will receive a black As the night temperatures start to drop it • New Format! Thursday Cycle and Core Sport Tek T-shirt with registration. forces the boilers to turn on to heat the at 7:30 AM at Kilaga Springs will be At 9:00 AM we will continue our Just pool. So the decision to close the pools changed to HI NRG cycle. A cycle Tri It event with the non-competitive tri- rests on how many cool/cold nights we punch card will be needed for this class. athlon. This event allows each participant get and how warm the temperatures are Effective September 30. to choose which events they would like during the day. We aim to keep them open • Change! H20 Circuit will be moved to to participate in. You have the choice of as long as it is energy efficient. May the the indoor pool effective October 4 and doing one, two, or all three events. We fall weather be fantastic! 6. This class takes place on Monday and will start with a 3.2, 6.4, or 9.6 mile bike – Sincerely, Edna Etiquette Wednesday at 5:00 PM. ride or an indoor cycling class. Then the • Change!: Wave Stretch Express classes 5k run or walk will take place. We will end Group Exercise News will be extended to 30 minutes and be with a ¼ mile swim or water walk. Stop The following changes are taking place come a punch card class effective by the front desk for a map, details, and to the class schedule: October 4. to register. Registrations are happening

Fitness Class Schedule! Register at the Fitness Desk Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 7:25 AM Stretch Express Stretch Express Stretch Express 7:30 AM Water Works Water Works Hi-NRG Cycle• Water Works 8:00 AM Low Impact Circuit & Abs Low Imp. Ind Cycling• Circuit & Abs Low Impact Card.Spc. Hi-NRG Cyc• 8:30 AM Yogafied• Water Wks Low Impact• Water Works Low Impact• Yogafied• Water Wks 9:00 AM Low Impact Intermediate Step Low Impact Advanced Step Low Impact Yoga I Fusion• 9:30 AM Circuit Training• Strict. Strngth• Water Wks Circuit Training• Strict. Strngth• Water Wks Circuit Training• 10:00 AM Cardio Dance Yogafied Cardio Dance Yogafied Cardio Dance Strictly Strength• 10:30 AM Strictly Strength• Pilates• Water Works Everybody Can• Pilates• Water Works Fit Fun 101• 11:00 AM Everybody Can Piloga Piloga Strictly Strength• 11:00 AM Joint Efforts Joint Efforts Joint Efforts 11:30 AM Basic Joint Efforts Basic Joint Efforts 12:00 PM Piloga 1:00 PM Open Spin Hour• § The WAVE Classes 2:30 PM Fall Proof•§ Fall Proof•§ Indoor Pool WAVE 4:45 PM Shape Up Shape Up Classes at KS• 5:00 1:05 PM PM H20Tai CircuitChi W. Dragon III• H20 Circuit 5:20 PM Break It Up• No Charge § 6:00 2:052:05 PM PM PM What Aqua Tone Tai Aqua Chi Tone W. Dragon I•

12 September 2010 Compass See pages 67-73 for a complete listing of Fitness classes. Fitness

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Committee Profile Car 54, Where Are You? Compliance Committee Dee Hynes I fondly recall “Car 54, homeowner requests in writing that Where Are You,” the 1960’s they wish a closed session. This private TV show with big hearted session request is always respected. As Gunther Toody and Francis a Committee member noted, the Com- Muldoon who lovingly patrolled the Bronx. mittee handles their responsibilities Prior to my interview with Compli- with compassion and respect. ance Committee Chair David Stone, I had The goal of Committee members imagined that our Compliance Committee is compliance, not fines. They may volunteers similarly took loving care of our however recommend fines or other community. In fact, my imagination soared action to the Board of Directors for and I pictured them driving little black and cases which remain unresolved. white Volkswagen “geek” bugs as they pa- I attended the August meeting and trolled our neighborhoods. immediately felt an upbeat, positive, Compliance Committee Members standing, from left: I was wrong, wrong, wrong! atmosphere. The Committee members Mike Guantone, John Glynn, Vice Chair George Glaush, Our Compliance Committee does not po- were knowledgeable and open for and Dan Larsen; seated is Shirley Ludwico. Not pictured lice our community. No, they are not out to discussion. is Janet Baugh and Chair David Stone get us! We may stop those rumors right here! Our current Compliance Commit- Compliance issues are brought to the tee members, David Stone, Chair, George interpreting rules, and helping to maintain- attention of our Director of Community Glaush, Vice Chair, Shirley Ludwico, Dan ing our quality community (isn’t that why Standards, Steve O’Rourke. He observes Larsen, Mike Guantone, Janet Baugh, John we purchased our homes here?). them or is informed of issues by residents. Glynn, enjoy the benefits of their volunteer This is a positive role! This is personal The Committee, using information provided work. growth at its best. by Steve, endeavors to bring the homeowner If you were on this Committee, you too Do you have a concern to report? Please into compliance. would be communicating with residents, contact Steve O’Rourke, Director of Com- Normally, after two notices if the home- problem solving to improve life in our munity Standards, 625-4006, sorourke@ owner has not corrected an issue, the case is neighborhoods, educating homeowners, sclhca.com. brought before the Compliance Committee. Common issues include “naughty” pets, prohibited yard decorations, unapproved Happy 50th Del Webb! father, he was passionate about yard installations (they may be within Gay Sprague baseball and began playing at the guidelines but ARC approval was not an early age. Later he went to obtained), maintenance issues, and miscel- work as a carpenter’s appren- laneous items such as noise or nuisance tice, trading an academic career concerns. for life as a carpenter and base- To my delight, I learned that in working ball player. Typhoid fever ended his dreams with these issues, the Compliance Com- of becoming a professional baseball player mittee is founded on communication and and he concentrated on his carpentry skills. seeking a solution which is compliant with hat, you might ask, is the impor- He went on to build several casinos, high the governing documents. tance of acknowledging a builder rises, hospitals, and communities. He began Communication is an indispensable and a name? In search for this moving forward at a fast pace, keeping up component for this committee. When answer,W I did a quick, unscientific poll, of with the times — perhaps even ahead of researching cases, it is not unusual to find approximately 50 homeowners. I asked the times. In 1945, Del became an owner that a noncompliance issue does not exist them, “why did you buy in Sun City Lincoln of the New York Yankees, purchased for but rather, it is a situation where neighbors Hills?” and “what role, if any, did our being $2.8 million. He became well respected need assistance communicating. a Del Webb community play in your deci- and powerful in baseball because, in part, Also, just one letter from the Community sion to purchase?” The reasons for buying he brought sound business principles to Standards Department may communicate here were varied; however, being a Sun the sport. After winning 10 World Series, to the homeowner a CC&R issue they were City by Del Webb community represents he sold the Yankees in 1965 for $14 mil- unaware of; hence, it is remedied quickly. a legacy of quality and community and to lion to CBS. Confidentiality is a priority for this dedi- the question of the name as an influence, The year 1960: The Original Sun City cated group. Committee members treat all I received a resounding, “Yes!“ was developed between 1960-1978 con- cases with confidentiality during, and out- Del Webb 1899-1974: Born in Fresno, sisting of 26,000 homes and approximately side of, meetings. California, Del learned carpentry as a 46,000 people. In order for Del Webb Hearings are open sessions unless the hobby when he was a young child. Like his continued on page 33

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Compass September 2010 15 Community Profile

Neighborhood Watch You Are on the Team! Patricia Evans Remember when we were growing up, Neighborhood Watch Com- how important it was to be chosen to be munication Actions Symposium. on a team? The world revolved around “The single greatest problem in that all important team selection process. communications is the illusion Perhaps it does not seem so that it has taken place,” accord- all important now, but it is ing to George Bernard Shaw. Our still a mighty fine feeling to recent Symposium addressed this know you are valued among issue on a number of levels. Round your group of friends. table discussion results were Attendees at our Neighborhood Watch Communications Neighborhood Watch shared with 110 attendees, with Action Symposium offered positive suggestions wants you to know that person-to-person contact often at round table discussions each and every one of you is mentioned as the most effective. on a team. As a SCLH resident you are auto- Attention Mailbox Captains! A commu- computer: You may receive electronic se- matically a valued member of Neighborhood nication solution available for you to reach curity or safety messages in your Mailbox Watch, the only SCLH organization which your residents who don’t use a computer — Captain’s voice generated by this service. confers this honor on every resident. So, a free service offered by DialMyCalls.com. For those of you who use the computer, how does that translate into a team mem- Step-by-step instructions on how to use we encourage you to take advantage of our bership? To explain this, we need to start the service is available on the DialMyCall. website. Please turn to page 20 for more with the basic structure of our organization. com website. Residents who don’t use a information. Imagine Neighborhood Watch’s Board of Directors as the hub of a wheel, with the Aging Gracefully vance Directive that includes Village Coordinators as the spokes and the a living will and appointment Mail Box Captains as the rim. Each Director End of Life Decisions of someone to speak for you Shirley Schultz has a team consisting of Village Coordina- in the event that you cannot tors assigned for assistance. This team then With every journey, there is a beginning speak for yourself. You can extends from the Village Coordinator to the and an end. We are all on a journey through communicate your decision Mail Box Captains in each area. And the Mail life, and, like it or not, each of us, at least about whether you want the Box Captains add the residents who live in in the physical sense, will one day cross the “works” to keep you alive that unit to complete the team. finish line. Every day is a day closer to that (curative care) or whether you want only Through our team organization, we finish line. We all have gone on a journey that care which will keep you comfortable hope to make it easy for as many residents before, and we generally do a considerable (palliative care). as possible to be active in Neighborhood amount of planning beforehand to make These are only a few of the issues that Watch. There is a place in our organization sure that we get to the destination. At will be addressed by the renowned speaker, for everyone. whether you prefer to make least, we know what the destination is and Dr. Gunther Maher, at the Community a small contribution or a larger challenge. we have plans about how we will get there, Forum on End of Life Issues on October 5 We will value you equally. The wonderful about what we will do along the way, and (see page 80). Undoubtedly, this will be one thing about Neighborhood Watch is that what will be our contingency plans if we can- of the most meaningful programs you will you do not have to wait to be chosen. Just not follow what we had mapped out. Why ever attend in terms of helping you to age call one of the contacts below to ask how is it then, that in this journey through life, gracefully. Regardless of your age, this is the you can become more active. we find it so very difficult to make plans for information you need to prepare for the We know that some of you prefer to be the end of our journey to make sure that we multiple decisions potentially facing you bench warmers rather than star players, reach the finish line in the way that we want? towards life’s end. You owe it to yourself and we need your enthusiasm cheering Our social norm is to not talk about and your family to attend to these issues. us on. Your encouragement is very much end-of- life issues, to not talk about death A famous pioneer in bringing the process appreciated and your membership on our and dying. Yet, barring a strike by lightening, of death and dying to the forefront is Elisa- team is important! almost every one of us will have to deal with beth Kubler-Ross, MD. If you have difficulty those issues in some fashion. Modern medi- thinking about or talking about the final Neighborhood Watch Contacts cine offers us many options for prolonging stage of your life, consider reading some of • Ken Sheehan, 434-7712 the inevitable. Each day we are dying a little, the information from this doctor including [email protected] • Pauline Watson, 543-8436 and there are many different choices that we her quotes or her book, Death: The Final Stage [email protected] may need to make — or someone else will of Growth. Her writings, based • Allen Gillespie, 434-5979 need to make for us — about what kind of on research, are full of insight, [email protected] health care we want or do not want that will positivity, and hope when it Neighborhood Watch Website — directly impact our quality of life. You can tell comes to helping us under- www.lincal.net/watch others what your decisions are with an Ad- stand the end of life process.

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The Compass Roving Reporter and helped with the pho- Grandkids Take Over Orchard Creek Lodge tography station, and whose Second Annual Camp Another Success sister was in the camp — Doug Brown wore big smiles on their faces. So did passers-by in There were kids in the coloring, and the very popular face paint- the hallways as they happily Ballroom, kids in the hall- ing, featuring the talented Lisa Young of greeted kids scampering ways, kids in the Aerobics under their feet. Room! Everywhere you went, you were Tamara felt the event was clearly suc- treated to squeals of delight, endearing cessful. The 2010 Camp featured more ac- smiles, painted faces, and the energy of tivities and options happy children from ages 2 to 12. This was than the previous not your ordinary afternoon in Orchard year’s occasion. And Creek! from this year’s ex- The occasion? The Second Annual Lin- perience, she com- coln Hills Grandkids’ Camp, which brought Face Painting mented, “We have children here for a full afternoon of a pleth- some new ideas for ora of activities. As the festive event drew Illusion, who delighted many with her the 2011 event to to a close, one child was overheard to say, whimsical artwork. keep it fresh and to There were other class- continue to provide es: gardening, painting, new experiences for fishing, fitness, and, yes, the grandparents Paper Folding belly dancing! And every and grandkids.” child – with their grand- If you missed this Camp this year, look parent – could sit for a for the announcements for next year’s “formal” photo souvenir event. You will not be disappointed! portrait, thanks to pho- tographer Jeff Andersen, whose agenda was full for half the afternoon. One of the highlights was Brad Bonar’s magic show, com- plete with the classic white Registration Line dove in the handkerchief act and card tricks that ”That was fun, Grandma!” Which elicited bamboozled adults and kids alike. the reply, “Oh, yeah, I thought so, too!” What fun! Volunteers as young as Fun on the Floor The August 5 camp, organized by our 14-year-old Kelsey — who directed traffic own Tamara Coil, Lifestyle Events Coor- dinator – with the help of Lavina Samoy, Open Space Preserve Annual Report A Trove of Information about our Association Treasure Al Roten All waters and wetlands of the United Wildlife Heritage Foundation States are under care and control of the U.S. (WHF), which must report Corps of Engineers. As part of the develop- annually to the Corps as to ment of Sun City Lincoln Hills by Del Webb, the health of these assets. our Open Space preserve areas of about During our July Board of Di- 488 acres were placed into a perpetual rectors Meeting, Dr. Patrick Shea, Executive Drawing conservation easement for oversight by the Director of WHF presented a summary of the 2009 report. Brandy Garcia, and 35 resident volunteers The bottom line of the report is that – attracted 90 kids this year, each with a our Open Space preserves are in excellent grandparent chaperone. shape and cooperation by Bob Cook and From the get-go, the kids were treated Chris O’Keefe of our Association has been to a T-shirt and a souvenir bag (with a outstanding. However, there are some in- coloring book and program) to hold all the teresting aspects of the report. treasures they collected. Walk-up stations The grazing program both to manage occupied every corner of the Lodge — thatch, combat exotic weeds, and reduce crafts, beading, paper-folding (Origami), Open Space Grasses continued on page 81

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Support Bosom Buddies welcomes anyone living If you have not signed up to receive our in Lincoln Hills who has had cancer but Alerts and Items of Interest, you’ll find it Groups & our primary focus is on breast cancer and easy to do. Just Click on Alerts, and then on Clubs breast cancer survival. Meetings are the Add Me. This website is absolutely secure, second Thursday of the month at 1:00 PM will never be shared, and only you can add • Alzheimer’s/Dementia • in the Multipurpose Room (OC). or cancel your subscription from your own Caregivers Support Group Contacts: Marianne Smith 408-1818; computer. Our Alerts will keep you posted Join us Wednesday, September Sally Lewis 434-7381 on the latest scams which the Lincoln Police 22, at 1:00 PM (OC), to learn all that you Websites: www.lincolnsuncity.org Department tells us are always evolving! . can about what Medicare services may be www.lincolnhillsbosombuddies.org Contacts: Ken Sheehan 434-7712, available to you as caregiver for a person [email protected]; with memory impairment. • Eye Contact • Pauline Watson 543-8436, Margaret Reilly, Program Manager for Low Vision Support [email protected]; HICAP Services of Northern California, will October 14 — Presentation Allen Gillespie 434-5979, answer your questions about Medicare in Hall (KS) — 1:00-3:00 PM: [email protected] an unbiased way. (HICAP stands for Health 1:00 PM: Diabetes and Vision Loss Website: www.lincal.net/watch Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Pro- 2:00 PM: Society for the Blind gram.) Due to technical difficulties, the August • Super Seniors • Contacts: Judy Payne 434-7864, glaucoma broadcast was not shown. The Our October meeting is open Kathie Levine 543-0211, webcast explains glaucoma causes, types, to all SCLH residents who would Nancy 253-9962 preventions and can be found in the Sched- enjoy hearing some very fine ule of Presentations at the bottom of the music… on Friday, October 1, 10:00-11:30 • Bereavement Support • page, www.mdsupport.org/nsg.html, or in AM, in the Gables Room (OC) The Bereavement Group offers flash format from the MD Support Audio/ At that time we’ll welcome back the Been support and friendship through Visual Library: www.mdsupport.org/tutori- There, Done That Jazz Band featuring the sharing with others who have also als.html#research vocal styling of Julie Rigali. What a great lost a loved one. Support meetings are held End-stage AMD, the most advanced opportunity to listen once again to some of the third Wednesday of each month at 3:00 severe vision loss in AMD, has a new treat- the enduring standards of the 30’s and 40’s. PM at Joan Logue’s home. The next support ment. VisionCare announced FDA approval Super Seniors, bring a friend or neighbor meetings will be September 15 and October for an implantable device for end-stage to this special meeting. And if you’re a resi- 20. Each month we go to various restaurants AMD. Info: VisionCare Corporate. dent who’s wondered about Super Seniors, for lunch and enjoy getting to know each CentraSight, Saratoga CA, has an inser- the October meeting would be a good one other. Feel free to join us for lunch even tion treatment program with Implantable to visit and check us out. if you do not attend the support meeting. Miniature Telescope (IMT). It may help In October we’ve planned a no-host Hal- Our next lunch will be Thursday, October 7 restore central vision. Ophthalmologists loween luncheon for Wednesday, October at Lincoln Chinese. We meet in the OC Lobby implant the telescope as an outpatient 20, 11:30 AM, at the Waffle Farm on Twelve and leave at 11:30 AM to car pool to the procedure. The program provides teach- Bridges. Costumes are optional but reserva- restaurant. For more information or to put ing patients how to follow the steps for tions by Monday, October 1 are needed! a Memoriam in the Compass, contact Joan. proper diagnosis, surgical evaluation, and The Super Seniors Chit Chatters will chat Contact: Joan Logue 434-0749, post-operative care. To learn more about on Friday, October 15 at 10:30 AM in the [email protected] end-stage AMD, the CentraSight treatment Multipurpose Room (OC). program, and apply: CentraSighccomt.com. Contacts: Marsha Hathaway • Bosom Buddies • Contact: Barbara Smith 645-5516, 408-0228, Dani Van Tatenhove (Chit Breast Cancer Survivors [email protected]; Chatters) 543-9194 September 25 Bosom Bud- Cathy McGriff 408-0169 dies will have a table at the Parking Lot Shared Interest Sale (OC), 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM, with lots of • Neighborhood Watch • useful and decorative household items. You Our website at www.lincal. Groups & might find a treasure so please come “buy.” net/watch is a key component Chartered Clubs October is breast cancer awareness of our Neighborhood Watch communica- month and to honor the occasion, Bosom tions plan. Let your fingers do the walking • Antiques Appreciation • Buddies is having an open house at KS from to access a wealth of Neighborhood Watch Our program on September 10:00 to 11:30 AM. Our slogan for that day information. Click on the new Website In- 6 consisted of a Member Show is “Come find out what we are all about.” troduction button for a video explaining and Tell. We had a wonderful variety of There will be food and door prizes and how to navigate our website. Another link lovely and interesting pieces of collectible you will know us because our members takes you to view the National Night Out and antique items including glassware, will be dressed in pink. See our pink flyer photos. Also, take a quick tour of our most pottery, vases, miscellaneous artifacts, and in this month’s Compass with more details popular sites by clicking on the Help link memorabilia. This is always a well received and follow the pink balloons to our door. at the top right. fun and educational program.

20 September 2010 Compass These yellow highlighted events are listed on the Calendar of Events on page 2. Groups & Clubs News

We appreciate having our members (408-1435) or Morey Lewis (408-4469) for share their collecting “passions” with other information. Club members. • Tuesday, September 28 & October 5. On October 4, we are looking forward to A mini “Exploring the Night Sky” class will a very special program on antique watches be held for LHAG members. and other small antique items. Our present- • Wednesday, October 6, 7:15 PM. An- ers, Lincoln Hills residents, will share three thony Oreglia will present “Exploring the generations of collections with us. Planets” at Presentation Hall (KS). If you collect or just appreciate antiques, • Wednesday, November 3. Nick Pop- please join us on the first Monday of each pelreiter, NASA Ambassador, will take us to Shooters Winners, clockwise from top left: Ed Ryan, month at 9:30 AM, Multipurpose Room the International Space Station and provide Oscar Alvarez, Tony Petruzzella, Dale Hurlbut; (OC). details of its mission. David Ell, Dale Hurlbut; Oscar Alvarez, Phil Delane; Contacts: Pat Le Page 543-9564; Meetings: Regular Astronomy Group Bob Doney, Carl Callaway Jane Delno 543-6855 meetings held the first Wednesday of the Antique Appraisal Contact: 408-4004 month, Presentation Hall (KS). What’s Up in J T Long, Oscar Alvarez the Night Sky/Activities/Q&A: 6:45 PM, pro- • PM Winner: Dale Hurlbut; • Arts Association • gram at 7:15 PM. Bring us your questions Runner-up: Joe Hobby Have you wondered just about astronomy during the Q & A period. Nine-Ball Singles August 11 what is “art” or “fine art”? Contacts: Ron Olson 408-1435, • AM Winner: Oscar Alvarez; Join us at our September meeting to get [email protected]; Runners-up: Dan Oden, Dick Perry some insight into the answer to those ques- Nina Mazzo 408-7620 • PM Winner: Phil Delaney; Runner-up: tions. Tom Proctor, a well-known resident [email protected] John Sefakis artist and instructor here for many years, Website: www.lhag.org Eight-Ball Doubles August 18: will present a brief history of art and discuss • PM: Winners: Bob Doney and what constitutes fine art in today’s world. • Ballroom Dance • Carl Callaway; Runners-up: The meeting will be on Monday, September Trot On Down! As you are read- Peshu Irani and Wayne Bullen, 27 at 2:00 PM in the Presentation Hall (KS) ing this issue of the Compass, we Steve Brown and Bob Armour, and is open to all. are teaching your friends and neighbors Les Birch and Carl, Oscar Alvarez The Arts Association always welcomes the Fox Trot. This old veteran is a “must and Carlos Barrantes new members – whether artists or art lov- have” dance step that will keep you and Shooters Championship Club Special ers. If you’d like more information on the your partner on the floor for most of Tournaments (Winners Eight and Nine-Ball Arts Association, check out our website our old favorite tunes. So drop what you Singles January-June) (below). You’ll find current information on are doing and come join us. Our lessons Eight-Ball Singles July 23: our activities and an application form if you are fun, free, and provide valuable social • Winner: Ed Ryan; Runner-up: decide to join us. If you prefer to speak to an skills. Dress is casual; leather sole shoes Oscar Alvarez. individual, contact Membership Chair, Lynne are recommended. October is learning to Nine-Ball Singles July 30: Fee at [email protected] or 543-9690. Swing month! All the turns and moves to • Winner: Tony Petruzzella; Runner-up: Contacts: Bill or Cathie Szabo an upbeat tempo. Dale Hurlbut. 434-6667, [email protected] Beginning lessons are held Tuesdays in Congratulations! Website: LHarts.org the Multipurpose Room (KS) from 2:00-3:00 Contacts: Ed Ryan 408-3420; PM, followed by an hour of open dancing Jim Immel 434-2918 • Astronomy • and practice with instructor assistance. We Friday, August 20, the As- step it up a bit from 4:00-5:00 PM by adding Challengers Billiards tronomy Group held a Potluck some intermediate steps to the dance of Every Friday from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at KS Lodge. the month. All for free. Come join us soon. Billiards Room (KS), we play seven games of Contact: David Hathaway 408-0228 Eight Ball (1/15). For average-to-advanced players, the games are timed at 17 minutes Astronomy Group’s • Billiards • each to keep things moving. This is a more Nina Mazzo presenting The Shooters strategic game with an extra page of rules “Tour of the Four • Eight-Ball Singles 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, in the rule book. We play by the American Galilean Moons 1:00-4:00 PM First Wednesday Pool Player Association rules. We try to of Jupiter” at the • Nine-Ball Singles 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, develop and practice our skilled play so we September 1 meeting 1:00-4:00 PM Second Tuesday can challenge the Shooters and win some of • Eight-Ball Doubles 1:00-4:00 PM their tournaments. While it is a more seri- Third Wednesday ous group, we still have a great time and All games KS appreciate great shooting! Sign up, show • Monday, September 20. Fine Arts Tournament Winners: up and have a great time! Room (OC), Monthly Cosmology Inter- Eight Ball Singles August 04: Congratulations to our recent monthly est Group Meeting. Contact Ron Olson • AM Winner: David Ell; Runners-up: winners:

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• Six of seven games: Ron Weech, Instruction Group to use the same size ball and weight on Bob Wehner, Oscar Alvarez, Learn to play pool or sharpen your all 12 courts at the same time instead Margie Kim, George Black games. Take advantage of the expert help of the several dissimilar sets we are cur- Contacts: Rita Baikauskas 408-4687, second and fourth Mondays, 9:00-11:00 rently using. The new balls will be a Dan Oden 408-2687, AM. Please sign up in advance in the Bil- welcome relief. Sherry Weech 408-1398 liards Room (OC). Contacts: Glen Stanphill 408-8885; Contact: Dick Perry 434-1294 Paul Mac Garvey 543-2067, Couples Billiards [email protected] If we have too many players, it’s some- • Bird • times necessary to sit out a couple one Fall is just a few days away, • Book Group, OC • game. and with the change of seasons comes As the year draws to a close, Joe Hobby made the eight ball on the some of the best birding of the year. Watch we focus on our reading list for break this first week. Peshu Irani and for the return of Juncos and White Crowned next year and invite you to come to our Johnny Johnson won six of their games sparrows to your backyards and shorebirds meetings with suggestions. We meet on the and lost none. Joe & Nicki Hobby won five in the streams, ponds, and wetlands. There third Thursday of each month from 1:00 to games and lost two. Carlos Barrantes and will be many more goldfinches arriving so 2:30 PM in the Multipurpose Room (OC). John Sefakis tied with Al & Betty Johnson get your seed and feeders ready! Snow On October 21 we will discuss 84 Charing winning four games and losing two. geese should arrive before long in the rice Cross Road by Helen Hanff. This delightful In week two, Dan Oden and Gail Harmon fields. collection of letters between the author won six games with no losses. Joe & Nicki Our next meeting is Monday, October and a London bookseller will entice you to Hobby won six games and lost one. Joe & 11, 1:30 PM at Presentation Hall (KS). Phil solve a mystery based solely on language Shirley Varner won five games with two Robertson will present photos and talk and inferences. losses. about his African Safari. Newcomers are always welcome. Joe Perez and Rita Baikauskas won five Trips include Canyon Oaks Trail on 2010 Schedule games and lost one. Joe & Shirley Varner September 24, Davis Wetlands and Sew- • November 18: A Thousand White Women tied with Dan Oden and Gail Harmon win- age Ponds on October 8, and an October by Jim Furgus ning four games and losing two. 22 walk on the Ferrari Pond Trail. Watch • December 16: Holiday Luncheon Dale Houck and Chiquita Fratto won all your email for meeting times and loca- Contacts: Penny Pearl 409-0510; six games. Ron & Sherry Weech won five tions. Darlis Beale 408-0269; Dale Nater games and lost one. 543-8755; Linda Derosier 543-6307 Contacts: Jim Conger 434-1985; Website: www.http://lhocbookgroup. Sherry Weech 408-1398 Bird Group: blogspot.com/Wiki: http://ocbook Finches on group.pbwiki.com/ Upstarts Billiards Backyard Make the call! If you are a beginner-to- Feeder • Bowling • average player and you have been thinking Rocklin Tuesday AM about getting involved with the Upstarts With a busy summer behind Group, you are encouraged to call one The Bird Group meets the second Mon- us, Lincoln Hills Tuesday AM of our contacts below or just stop by the day each month, 1:30 PM, Presentation league got off to a grand start. Sixteen Billiards Room (KS) any Thursday from Hall (KS). Join us and learn about the birds teams of happy people had fun getting 1:00-3:00 PM. in our area. reacquainted with team mates and meeting One recent newcomer mentioned that Contact: Kent Duncan 408-3455, our new bowlers. The lanes were in good she hesitated getting involved because she [email protected] shape. Many other improvements made for was a novice player and she was worried Website: www.LHbirdnest.org a very pleasant first day of bowling. From that she did not know the local rules. Not the looks of it, high scores will be the order to worry, we help our new players find • Bocce Ball, Mad Hatters • of the day their way. The date and time for the an- Contacts: Betty Curtis 543-6866; Congratulations to our recent winners: nual Bocce tournament between Margaret Peyton 543-7344; • Six games: Doyle Coker, Gary Averett, the Red Hats and the Mad Hatters has been Kathi Chapin 543-3475; Joe Hobby set. The tournament will be held Satur- Joan Gates 253-9413 • Five of six games: Joe Hobby, Bob Rand, day, October 23 beginning at 9:30 AM fol- Frank DeMasi, Sylvia Gutierrez, lowed by celebration and refreshments in Strikes Thursday PM Jack Fabian, Doyle Coker, Dale Houck, the Sports Pavilion at 12:00 PM. This is a We had a great turnout for our general Nicki Hobby, Gary Hoffman ladies tournament, but men are welcome meeting on August 19, made a few changes Contacts: Rita Baikauskas 408-4687, to come help keep score. to our rules and added a couple of new Dan Oden 408-2687, The rumor has been confirmed that ones. Our new President is Cathy Riewerts, Joe Hobby 253-9633 twelve new sets of Bocce Balls have Marv Zamba is Vice-President, and Terri been ordered for the Bocce cabinet at Krcha remains as Secretary. the Sports Pavilion. This will allow us Barbara Orr, one of our league members

22 September 2010 Compass Groups & Clubs News bowled a clean game last week in the sum- limited (less than 50 master points) sec- • Bunco • mer league. Way to go Barb! tion as well as the open sections. You may August was a month for travel- September 9 started our season that play on two occasions before becoming a ing and vacations it seems. Three of the will run for 32 weeks. We have arranged member of the Club. Bunco committee members were unable to have our banquet on May 12 so mark If you’re interested in learning the game to attend but a large group of players was your calendars. Hopefully, since he did or increasing your knowledge thereof, a in attendance. One of the regulars, Ace such a great job, we will be able to con- lesson is given the second Wednesday of Phillips, stepped up and assisted Marian vince Paul Carroll to entertain us once the month at 11:30 AM. Skillman in overseeing the games. Thank again. Last month a number of members played you Marian and Ace for making sure our We’re looking forward to seeing some in the Santa Clara sectional which seemed to Bunco players had an enjoyable time. great bowling again this year. show an affinity for the Whites. Kent White Bunco is always a fun and exciting game Contacts: Cathy Riewerts 408-5709, garnered the most master points followed to play. Join your friends and neighbors on [email protected]; closely by John White and Lynn White. the third Thursday of each month in the Terri Krcha 543-6111, paulandterri@ Cards Room (OC) at 9:00 AM. There is a $5 sbcglobal.net Duplicate entrance fee but no annual membership Bridge Club fee. With six possible prize categories to • Bridge, Partners • members win a gift certificate, your odds of being a Thursday Evening, enjoying the winner are great. First & Third potluck; Last month’s winners: August 5 winners: a fine • Most Buncos – Shirley Mohler • First: Erika Wolf & Edith Kesting assortment • High Score – Andie Aguirre • Second: Ben & Kay Newton of food • Most Wins – Ruth Wehner • Third: Kay Andrews & Sharyn Alexander • Low Score – Sudie Moreland • Fourth: The Phelans who also had high Last month we held a potluck dinner • Most Losses – Marion Glidewell round once again revealing that besides possess- • Traveler – Sara Klesius August 19 winners: ing Bridge acumen, many members are Contacts: Claudette Rhoads-Kinman • First: Gloria Stroemer and Sharon Baker excellent cooks. 543-6347; Marian Skillman 396-4263 who also made a grand slam Contacts: Elise Homer 543-0650, • Second: Tom Quay and Stanley Mutnick [email protected]; • Ceramic Arts • • Third: Bob & Ada Towers Sandra Brumley 434-6016, Save the Date: Friday, Decem- • Fourth: Nadine Buchmiller, Sue Cirerol, [email protected] ber 3, Annual Holiday Potluck Ronnie Duggan and Ken Gladden Website: www.sclhbridge.com CAG “Workshop” times for members are • High round: Tom & Sasha Eason held at OC on Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 4:00 If you are interested in competitive but • Bridge, Social • PM, and Sundays, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM; KS social bridge, this is the place! We play every Friday workshops are Monday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM for Contact: Ken Gladden 409-0804, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM in Earthenware, and Sundays 1:00 - 4:00 PM [email protected] the Terra Cotta Room (KS). Check-in time for Spanish Oils. Non members are required is no later than 12:50 PM. You do need a to join the CAG after their third visit for a Thursday Evening reservation to play but you do not need a nominal fee of $12 per year. Second & Fourth partner. Call Dolores Marchand at 408-0147 “Open Studio” times available to all Winners for August 12: to make a reservation or cancellation. residents of the SCLH Association (CAG • First: Beverly Dwyer and Carol Mayer Our Lasagna Party is set for September membership not required) are: OC Fridays • Second: Barbara Bryan and 24 at KS from 5:00 to 9:00 PM — $6 per only, 1:00-5:00 PM, and KS Sundays only, Jean Patterson person and guests are welcome. Call Dolo- 1:00-4:00 PM. • Third: Bob & Lorraine Minke res for details and to sign up. All workshops and open sessions are • Fourth: Sheila Ross and Kerry Anne Recent winners (7/30 to 8/20): monitored at both studios. Access will not Siebel • First place: Daisy Venning, be granted without a monitor present and We start play at 6:00 PM in the Terra Vivian Frederick (twice), keys will be given only to registered moni- Cotta Room (KS) Dolores Marchand tors. No exceptions. Questions regarding Contacts: Chris or Ken Jacobsen • Second place: Lois Burke, the above may be directed to CAG Steering 408-8709 Daisy Venning, Gene Huntley, Committee members Mike Daley at 543- Joan Schabilion 9449 or Marilyn Anhalt at 408-8196. • Bridge, Duplicate • • Third place: Harry Collings (twice), Contacts: KS Earthenware — Terry Looking for fun and a chance Jim Haugaard, Dolores Marchand Pisani 408-4037; KS Spanish Oils — to meet interesting people? Try • Fourth place: Vivian Frederick, Marty Berntsen 408-2110; OC our friendly Duplicate Bridge Club. We have Eleanor Amar, Hal Smith, Pottery — Marilyn Anhalt 408-8196 three games per week at KS, Wednesday at Gerry Sonnenburg and Mike Daley 543-9449 12:30 PM, Friday at 5:00 PM and Saturday Contact: Dee Williams 408-5582, Website: www.lincolnsuncity.org, at 12:30 PM. The Wednesday game has a [email protected] Groups, Ceramic Arts

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• Cloggers • software on your computer. There’s no better activity to keep • Ask the Tech: October 25, 10:00 AM you fit as clogging. Clogging has hap- Informal Q & A session for any and all py music, challenging steps, mental stimu- technical questions. All meetings @ KS lation, physical exercise and friendships. All Presentation Hall of this happens on Tuesdays, in Multipur- Contact: Bob Ringo Country Couples pose Rooms (KS), from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM. [email protected] Dancers at Two instructors, Janice Hanzel and Suzi Website: www.sclhcc.org the August Thomas, offer clogging classes. Their dance in Sun classes are four-week sessions, an ad- Mac User City Roseville vantage for those who travel. With Membership in the Mac User clogging available across the USA, you Group provides a couple of can include it with your vacation plans! unique opportunities. The first is our tech- • Cribbage • Coming Events: “Tommy Knocker Jambo- nical support line (668-0648) and the sec- The Cribbage Group plays ree” — Grass Valley Fairgrounds,CA, a work- ond is technical advice and help in choosing from 8:30 AM until 12:00 PM on shop, September 25, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM. This the correct computer and/or software for Tuesdays, with a six-game mini-tournament includes a free exhibition show, 1:00-2:00 your specific needs. starting at 9:00 AM, in the Cards Room (OC). PM, plus an evening dance. For those whose This month we celebrate with our annual We are a friendly group, always willing to spouse does not clog, the big Horse Show member BBQ that replaces our general welcome new players. is happening on the grounds, same area. meeting. It will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 We’ve frequently been getting atten- “Late Harvest Stomp” — Sonoma County PM in the Sports Pavilion. RSVP must be in dance in the low 20’s, which nearly fills Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, CA, October 23. by September 15 and walk-ins will not be the room. Don’t worry, we’ll find space for Workshop 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Breakfast, available the day of the event. The evening you to join us. lunch and dinner plus treats are included. includes delicious food, no-host bar, games, Attention beginners: if you’ve never Don’t worry, you will clog it off! A big favorite and several prizes — a winning combina- played cribbage but would like to learn, we among cloggers! A mini-dance, after dinner. tion for a fun event. hope to set up a beginners’ class in the fall. “It’s all” available for cloggers. Don’t miss out! Our Group has several special interest Contact us and let us know of your inter- Contact: Barbara Sowers, 408-5061 groups. They include Newbies, MAC+ and est in taking such lessons for a few weeks [email protected] Educational Seminars. Subjects vary and before beginning to play with the Group. members receive an email a few days prior We’re thankful to have Steve Takacs back • Computer • to each meeting with details. with us after his recent medical issues. • Main Meeting: October Contact: Irwin Maloff 408-2368, On a more personal note, Jerry would 13, 6:30 PM — Gary Sloan, [email protected] like to thank George, Jack, Tom, and the self-proclaimed freeware afi- Website: http://LHmug.org others who have helped out on Tuesday cionado Picasa, Open Office, Firefox, mornings as he’s been having his own Skype, Hotmail, Adobe Reader, and free • Country Couples • medical issues. operating systems like Linux with hundreds In less than a week those Contacts: Jerry Wilcox 543-3117, of programs — all these freebies are well “lazy, hazy, crazy days of sum- [email protected]; known and worthwhile. Learn how to find mer” will officially become Jack Poshepny 543-8463 free software, where to safely obtain it, cooler shorter days of fall. Several couples what to watch for during installation, and intent on taking advantage of those fleet- • Cyclist • ing summer days attended the dance held If we read letters in Computer Group’s in Sun City Roseville in late August. The bicycle magazines, cy- Gary Sloan to discuss Country Couples Instructors, Jim & Jeanie cling blogs or bike forums, there are always free software at Keener, sponsored the dance. complaints about bike riding in various ar- October 13 meeting The Steering Committee met on August eas of the country. It seems we have pretty 18 to discuss the November election. Karla ideal conditions here. One can ride flats or when to turn tail and run. Gary will show Crist, Janice & Eldon Davisson were asked hills, or off road. If you must ride in traffic, some favorites — one is a free program to serve on the nomination committee. most of the cities have good bike lanes or to let you remove programs from a new Anyone wishing to serve on the Steering shoulders. There are ten bike shops from computer (pre-installed trial ware from Committee should contact one of them which to choose. Into every ride schedule Norton, Microsoft’s Office, AOL, etc.) to express your interest. Additionally, the a little rain must fall, but getting up a little its appropriately named “Decrapifier.” Christmas Dance and the Country Couples early to beat the heat is a small price to • Clinic: October 15, 3:30 PM — Len Guidelines were discussed; if you are inter- pay for pedal time. Most automobile driv- Carniato will discuss Microsoft viewers ested in the details of these two discussion ers seem courteous and one can’t beat the for “Office” programs and other freebies items, you may contact Tom Hargis for a company of fellow LHC members. If there available from Microsoft. Cloud comput- copy of the minutes. is one thing we could crab about, it’s a ing is accessing internet-based software Contacts: Rene Lopez 434-5617; few rough roads out there in the boonies, with your browser instead of installing the Tom Hargis 434-6931 but even some of those have been paved

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• Garden • September 23- General Meet- ing and Program (2:00-4:00 PM, KS). Want to “Light Up Your Life” — or at least your yard, garden, court yard, patio, Fishing etc? Tommy Herren, aka the Lighting Geek, Group’s trip will be the guest speaker on “Landscape to Flaming Lighting!” Tommy brings over 30 years of Gorge landscape contracting experience when Cyclist Group members Reservoir; he talks about lighting a garden. He is one leaving the neighborhood Grandkids of the “premier landscape lighting special- Camp ists” in the United States and Canada and or repaired lately. All-in-all, this is a near- is featured regularly on KCRA mornings, Paradise to put Lycra to saddle. September 11 was a big success with good DIY Network, and HGTV’s Yard Crashers, Contacts: Steve Valeriote 408-5506, food and fellowship. House Crashers, and the latest sensation [email protected]; Bob Burns We’ll see you the second Monday at 7:00 — Turf War! 543-3382, [email protected]; PM in Presentation Hall (KS). Garden Group: Gary Steer 434- 6860, Contact: Wally DelaBarre 434-1712, Grandkids Camp [email protected] [email protected] Volunteers with Website: www.LHcyclist.com Garden Classes • Folk Dancing • — Usha Mac • Dominoes • The International Folk Danc- Mexican Train ers meet Tuesdays at KS from The rains are coming and fall 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Our multi- Garvey, Marie Salers, is here. If you are not walking in the rain, ethnic repertoire includes large Dee Fogarty, Pam Effa; come and join us this month. This is a and small circle dances, line dances, and right, the Lighting Geek great time to learn to play Mexican Train partner dances (we do the pairing so that Dominoes. It’s a lot of fun and we have a everyone gets a chance to dance). His specialty on TV is taking ordinary ob- good time. We are unique in that our dances are jects, like a spaghetti strainer, and making The morning and afternoon sessions of from many different countries. Our rep- spectacular lighting fixtures out of them! Mexican Train Dominoes continue to Tommy is highly sought after for his flourish. You are cordially invited to “geeky approach” to illumination and is join one of our times: Wednesday at currently writing a book with a working 9:00 AM or 12:30 PM in the Card Room title, How to Buy a Light Bulb. (OC). Free classes are being held at the Contact: Lorraine Immel 434-2918, 9:00 AM. It’s a great time of fun and [email protected] social interaction. Contact: Carl Sabol 408-4365 Flower Arranging Lois Eckhoff instructing Folk Dancing Marianne Cooper 434-5167 Flower Arrangers Group — second members in a new dance Friday monthly, 1:00-3:00 PM (OC),$3. • Fishing • ertoire consists of old favorites as well No October meeting. November presenter Three fourths of the year gone as new and challenging dances. We may will be a designer from Safeway floral de- and we still have a lot of fishing not know the names of all of our dances, partment. She will show us how to create to do. Mentioning fishing, a few but the music for each usually brings up a table centerpiece for your Thanksgiving of the members visited Folsom in August instantaneous recognition and almost table. with only marginal results. On the other dictates the steps. Contact: Gloria Stroemer 645-4699 hand, a trip to the Flaming Gorge Reservoir Dancing is good for health, memory, in Wyoming produced excellent fishing for balance, as well as the reduction of stress. •Gem and Mineral Society• large Kokanee Salmon. (See photos). With Put aside the many worries and concerns Our next meeting is scheduled no planned fishout in September, another we all have today for at least a few hours for September 27, 4:00 PM, KS. trip to Shasta is under consideration and and join us for fun and relaxation. We Our speaker will be Debbie Bunn. Debbie is we hope to get in a salt water trip. meet for lunch on occasion, have fun head of the “Fossils for Fun” group. She will The Grandkids Camp in August was a parties, and enjoy our travels around the tell us about the amazing fossils that have great success with over 50 kids getting world. been found just a few hours from Lincoln. instruction in knots and spin casting (see Contacts: Lois Eckhoff, 434-8643, Our October 25 meeting will be at 4:00 photo) with door prizes of Spinning rods or Ingrid Lapin, 543-3012. Website: PM, Sierra Room (KS). and reels going to three lucky youngsters. http://schlhfolkdance.tripod.com Our Club sponsors the Lapidary and Jew- It’s not certain who enjoyed it more, the elry Shop. Hours: Mondays 8:00 AM to 12:00 kids or the mentors. The Salmon BBQ on PM and Wednesdays 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

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The charge is $5 per each two hours spent Please remember to bring your dona- “Hit ‘em straight guys!” in the lab. All funds go to equipment and tions to the Salt Mine on the first play day Contacts: Ken Jacobson supplies. of the month. The collection box is on the 408-8709, [email protected]; Member of the CFMS and the NorCal patio. Steve Brown 626-9075, Field Trip Cooperative. Contact: Linda Lowe 543-5932 [email protected] Contact: Doug Hohman 434-6001 Website: www.lincsters.com Website: www.lhmgc.com Lab reservations: Dave Fisk 434-0747 Website: http://sites.google.com/ Ladies XVIII • Hiking and Walking • site/lincolnhillssuncitygems/home Our hotly contested Match Play event Walkers: The Walking Group is complete. Working their way through has enjoyed the summer tem- • Genealogy • three weeks of competition and coming peratures and as of September 1 have • General Meeting: On Monday out on top were: returned to the winter schedule start time September 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 • First Flight — Chris Berney and beginning at 8:00 AM. Meeting places for PM at the Presentation Hall (KS). Speaker: Judy Dong the Wednesday walks remain the same. Glenda Lloyd. Topic: “Research Preparation • Second Flight — Marti Fitzpatrick Hikers: On September 30, the Hiking Techniques.” During this presentation, at- and Sandy Tamanti Group will hold its annual meeting and elec- tendees will learn ways to prepare for your • Third Flight — Karen Thom and tion. Our meeting will feature CHP Officer family history research. Visitors and new Cherie McGrath Mark Uhlenburg who will talk to us about members are welcome. Annual membership Congratulations to the winners, runners- search and rescue, survival in the wilder- dues are $15 per household. up, and all who competed in this enjoyable ness and how to handle emergencies. Mark • Sunday Discussion: September 26: No and successful event. Thank you Joyce Her- your calendar and plan to join us. meeting. Club members are encouraged to rerias for chairing the tournament. Hikers took advantage of some great attend the California Archives Family His- A special mention goes to Bonnie De- summer weather to enjoy hikes in the Sier- tory Day on Saturday, October 9. Admission vers, who had her first hole-in-one on our ras, including the favorite trek to Shower’s free; members encouraged to car pool due August 12 playday. Way to go, Bonnie!! Lake to see outstanding wildflowers. Hikes to limited parking availability. The planets must have been in perfect to Little Bald Mountain, Castle Peak and the • Computer Workshop: Monday, Octo- alignment on August 19. Carding a very Filbert Street steps in San Francisco also ber 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the Computer special 76, Elaine Kalani won low gross Room (OC). This session will focus on “More over the field, and Sandy Tamanti shot her Tips and Guidance Using the Most Popular lowest game of a lifetime, 87 for a 58 net, Sites.” Learn how to use many free subscrip- to walk away with low net over the field tion sites available and hands-on coaching honors. on member’s search challenges. Very impressive, ladies. Keep those won- Contact: Marilyn Morgan 408-5753 derful games coming! Website: www.webfavors.com/lincoln Contact: Lani Dodd, Hiking [email protected] Group, • Golf, Ladies • from Lincster Lady Niners • Golf, Men’s • top left: It’s tournament time! The next The August 10 NCGA Quali- Hiking big event on the calendar is when Lincsters fier is over and congrats go to along welcome the Roseville Lady Niners for a Jim Pulliam, Walter Burke, Gene Andrews the “Tee Party” on September 21. Tournament and Dennis Cumiford who will advance to Filbert St. steps; in route to Showers Chair, Susan Pease, and her committee have the regional’s September 23 at a site TBA. Lake; Hiking Little Bald Mountain planned an exciting, fun event that features The top prize winners in the JFF tourney match play, and a luncheon followed by the included Burt Swart (65), Richard Yamasaki had terrific views. Check the Photo Gallery awarding of a trophy to the winning club. (66), Ken Jacobson (67), George Booker (63), for all the great scenery from these hikes. Stand by for news on the upcoming Jason Hong (65) and Dennis Wong (67). The calendar of fourth quarter hikes is Lincsters Club Championship which will The President’s Cup is winding down now on the website. be played on Wednesday, September 29, and the flight winners were announced Contacts: and Thursday, September 30, on the Hills during the Member/Member which was Hiking: Fred Crofut 408-1850, Back Nine. held August 31. [email protected] Come out to play on October 21 when The CVS enjoyed a great round at Walking: Margie Campbell 408-0713 the Ladies’ Golf XVIII Group and Lady Linc- Northridge C.C. August 23 and next month Website: http://lincolnhillshikers.org/ sters will compete to benefit the Susan G. they will contest the Yolo Fliers C.C. on Komen Foundation for the Cure. Entry ap- September 27. • Investors’ Study • plications will be available September 13. Don’t forget that September 21 is the Investment discussion groups Congratulations to Pat Dangerfield who two-man BB Stableford match to be held at Multimedia Room (OC) on July 28 made the elite 40 Club list with on the Orchard Course which all Lincoln • September 13: Active Investor, Cancelled a very nice 49. Hills golfers will enjoy!!! • September 20: Options, Steve Greenfield

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Facilitating, 5:00 to 8:00 PM • Line Dance • • Mah Jongg, National • 2010 meetings, Presentation Hall (KS) A dedicated group of line Our Group meets each 2:00 to 4:00 PM dancers enjoyed the popular Tuesday from 12:30 to 4:00 PM • October 7: Barbara Star, PhD, Personal Keeping It In-Line Workshop in the Card Room (OC). There are players Coach, Trader and Author will show us how on September 11 in Citrus Heights. Many of all skill levels who join us to enjoy this to use moving average. Did you know that new dances were learned. The afternoon ancient tile game. We think you will like it moving averages of a stock can show us fair workshop was followed by an evening of if you give it a try. We teach beginners and value? Join Barbara and I, and experience open dancing. It was a great way to spend you are welcome to observe the play to adventures in using moving averages. an afternoon and evening. determine if you would like to learn. • November 4: Jack Crump — After 10 years Our next Group event will be on Wednes- Contacts: Jolene Robinson 543-8162 of running the Investors Study Group, Jack day, October 13, from 3:00 until 7:00 PM. Valerie Gee 645-6816 is moving on. His talk will be a collage of You don’t want to miss this one! This is our the investing techniques we have studied annual Ice Cream Social. This event will be • Motorcycle • over the years. held at the Sports Pavilion and your ticket John Hanaway led us on • December 2: Jack Bowers is editor of will buy you an ice cream sundae and four a beautiful ride last week to Fidelity Monitor, a Rocklin, CA newsletter hours of music and dancing. Get your $5 Clear Lake. The route was and chief investment strategist for Bowers ticket from Carol or Donna or one of several definitely “off the beaten track” and we had Wealth Management, a $15 million fund. other sellers at any one of the line dance a delightful lunch in Upper Lake. Jack will update us on the world of Funds. classes. See you there! All SCLH residents are welcome. Contacts: Yvonne Krause 408-2040, Motorcycle Contact: Jack Crump 645-8768, [email protected]; Carol Rotramel Group’s [email protected] 408-1733, [email protected] Dennis Bair and • Lavender Friends • • LSV/NEV • Dale Brinsley Our August potluck was Low Speed Vehicles/ great! Lavender Friends has some superb Neighborhood Electric Vehicles cooks! Thanks to hosts Lou, Margie, Jan In August, our NEV suggested and Gin. Association trip to the Delta Model and Dale Brinsley and Dennis Bair are co- Coming Attractions: San Francisco was fantastic. Then our new leading a four-day ride up the north Coast • Remember monthly coffees calendar year kicked off in great style with later this month. The first day’s ride will and breakfasts a barbecue/potluck and Poker Run. Sep- follow the King’s Highway #1 along the • Dinner out this month will be at tember 12 was the date for all of us to be coast from Bodega Bay to Mendocino. Max’s Café in Auburn running around the neighborhoods looking Day two will feature the giant redwoods • Participation in the KVIE sweeps for the winning Poker Hand! Please join by following the “Avenue of the Giants” week is in December this fun group of people on September 21 with stops at the historic towns of Scotia • The Valley annual Aids Run / Walk at 10:00 AM in the Presentation Hall (KS) and Ferndale. Day three is along beautiful is September 12 for our general meeting. We will be talking highway 299 to Weaverville. The final leg • Executive Board meeting is about the upcoming year, the new officers, will continue on #299 to Redding before September 18, 4:00 PM (OC) trips and activities. You won’t want to miss heading back to the barn. • October 23 is “Make A Difference anything! The next meeting is at 6:00 PM on Sep- Day” in Lincoln. Give a few hours! Contact: Bev or Buzz Rognlien tember 23 in the Fine Arts Room (OC). As • Our holiday party in December 408-4540 always, we will be talking about upcoming Thanks to our incredibly successful Website: Lincolnhillslsv.com rides so be sure to attend. Guests are al- Parking Lot Sale, our Community Services ways welcome! Committee (formerly known as Lavender • Mah Jongg, Chinese • Contact: Peter Boyle 408-1955, Hearts), continues considering worthy do- September 24 will mark our ninth [email protected] nations. We will contribute to the Lincoln anniversary as a Group in Lincoln Website: Salt Mine food locker drive and we will Hills. We have made many friends http://web.me.com/rettavincent “adopt” families for holiday dinners. throughout the years, and our members Check your emails and our website for love playing this game of tiles. We invite • Music • information on all events. Like to be part of new players to come and join in the fun. If Well, tonight’s the night! the fun? Contact Jacquie or Herman. this is a game you have always wanted to Showcase 7 opens tonight, the Contacts: Jacquie Hilton 543-9349, learn, please call one of the ladies in the 15th, and repeats on the 16th. The show [email protected]; contacts for further information. We meet promises to be memorable as it features Herman Osorio 408-8094, every Monday at 8:45 AM in the Cards a talented cast assisted by friendly and [email protected]; Room (OC). See you there. expert crews. Let us be thankful that we Website: www.lavenderfriends.com Contacts: Rita Yankee 408-4405; live in an area so blessed with talent, and Virginia Haradon 408-5536; congeniality. Thanks performers for your Ada Squires 543-3499 efforts — once the “curtain closes” hope

Compass September 2010 27 Groups & Clubs News you enjoy a well-earned rest in preparation Halloween! The team of Joanie Hinman, expertly organized tournament brings play- for another treat next year. Way to go! Jill Mallory, Phyllis Hunter and led by Joan ers from all over the country in age- and New talent is always welcome so stop in Porter gave us two wonderful ideas for skill-level competition. Also in October: and meet this friendly cast. special cards to have in time for the holiday. AAU Senior National Championships with Our regular meetings are held in the Fine They presented a card of funny and scary Pickleball play at Sun City Roseville and Arts Room (OC) every fourth Wednesday pumpkin faces along with another based Johnson Ranch Tennis Club, Roseville. at 6:30 PM. An annual $5 membership in- on Alice in Wonderland. Great imagination! September 25/26, Meadow Vista near cludes our social events, and walk-ins are We had a “Stampin’ Good Time” at the Auburn hosts a 50+ age-level tournament invited. Monthly meetings kick off with annual Stamp Art Shoppe’s garage sale. and on our courts — new tournament group and individual performances. Bring Everyone found great bargains to buy. league play into October. Two leagues, each your instrument if you have one. We welcomed an experienced stamper, with six four-person teams, play Tuesdays/ For information regarding our future Jan Williams, to our group this month. Thursdays, 8:00 AM. Tournament Director events, visit the Music Group on the SCLH The Paper Arts Group meets the first Sue Jonas has a program that brings out resident website (below). Thursday of the month in the Fine Arts the best in players and spectators to cheer Contacts: Charles Murray 408-1486, Room (OC) at 9:00 AM. them on. [email protected]; Julie Rigali Contacts: Diane Jackson 645-5554; Interested in Pickleball? Come to a 408-4579, [email protected] Barbara Bolenbaugh 434-6581 Wednesday orientation. Training Direc- Website: www.lincolnsuncity.org, tor Cal Meissen teaches basics; open play Groups, Music • Photography • for participants follows. No reservation October will be a — come to the courts, 11:00 AM, any • Needle Arts • Faustian Festival of Wednesday. Threads of Friendship Devilish Doings offer- Check court schedules or sign up for a Subgroups meet in the Sewing ing a potpourri of patently portentous court on the website. Room (OC): presentations including but not limited to: Contact: Linda Brandelius 434-6610, • Appliqué: Fourth Friday, 1:00-4:00 PM an oratory on Preparing Photos for Digital [email protected] • Beading: First & third Friday, (versus Astral) Projection by Ron Parker; Website: LHpickleball.blogspot.com 1:00-4:00 PM the notorious Ask the Group session by the • Community Service: Every Thursday, inquisitive Irwin Maloff; the blushing debut • Players • 9:00 AM-12:00 PM for David Kaufman in moderating the im- Are you prepared to be ter- • Cross Stitch: Second & third moderate; a visit to Coloma on the 9th with rified? This Halloween, Read- Wednesday, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM ers Theater will deliver two • Hardanger: Every Tuesday, 3:30 PM excursions into the macabre. (fee for class) Photography In “The Thought,” a nightclub “mentalist” • Knitting/Crocheting: First, third & Group: channels a thought about an impending fifth Wednesday, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM “Lacemaking” murder during a performance. Who will Second & fourth Thursday, 1:00-4:00 PM and “Apple be killed? When will it happen? And, • Machine Embroidery: Fourth Thief ” finally, who is the murderer? Meanwhile, Wednesday, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM at the 2009 in “Leiningen versus the Ants,” the lead • Needlepoint: Every Friday, Coloma event character has to face his own crisis – a 9:00 AM-12:00 PM by Klara wall of army ants two miles wide and ten • Rug Braiding: First, third & fifth Kleman miles long. Can he defend his plantation Monday, 1:00-4:00 PM against insects who devour everything in • Sewing/Quilting: Every Monday, their path? 6:00-9:00 PM; Every Tuesday, Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oc- 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Bill Jensen for the Gold Rush Days Festival; tober 30, 7:00 PM, and Sunday, October • UFO (Unfinished Objects): Second and another gnarly — though yet undis- 31, 2:00 PM, at the Presentation Hall (KS). Friday, 1:00-4:00 PM closed — photo challenge from Rhonda Remember, admission to Readers Theater • Wearable Art: Third Wednesday Campbell. Prior challenges have included is absolutely free. 1:00-3:00 PM; Fourth Wednesday, creating Black and White from color shots, 1:00-4:00 PM Macro images, and capturing Motion. Contact: Joan Eastman 543-7172, Contact: Jeff Andersen 434-6009, [email protected] [email protected], Website: SCLHphoto.com • Paper Arts • The window theme this • Pickleball • month is Asian, which is a In mid-October at least a favorite of our Group’s members, and once dozen SCLH players will head Players Group: “Christmas Magic arrives again they outdid themselves. Give yourself to St. George, Utah, and the Huntsman November 18, 19, 20; Christmas Magic a treat and come see what they did! World Senior Games. This long-established, — Wooden soldiers and Teddy, the bear

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If you’d like to be in these productions, nificant role with students, k-12. We receive • Scrabble • auditions will be held October 4 and 6. such positive feedback from principals, Jumping Jiminy! Great Je- Watch for details. teachers, parents and Parent Teacher Orga- hoshaphat! The Scrabble Club Contact: Dar Gallaway 408-7209 nizations because our SCHOOLS Volunteers is jubilant for “J.” Eight points will be yours have made a difference in student achieve- for placing the tile on the board — more on • Poker • ment, test scores and motivation. Our vol- a double/triple letter/word space. Doing so The Poker Club plays a unteers are dedicated, conscientious and will make you jump for joy. Jumble the tiles variety of poker games every dependable, therefore, teachers continue to start the game. Just take a moment to Monday, 1:00-4:30 PM and Tuesday, 5:00- to request SCLH residents throughout the find the spot. Remember, you will need an 8:30 PM in the Multipurpose Room (OC). year. Volunteering is a win-win intergen- “o” to make a one letter word — jo. Judge Games are played using scrip, and we play erational experience and you can jump on well your placement. a variety of five-card and seven-card poker board at any time. A teaching background is Jump into your jodhpurs. Enjoy your games, including Omaha, Stud and Draw. not required, just a desire to be with kids. Jamaican Jerk, juice, and cuppa java before For Texas Hold ‘em players, there is a An Orientation Workshop will be held on you join us after lunch. Be sure the jelly separate table available on Mondays. Wednesday, September, 22, from 9:00 AM- is in the fridge. Ignore the jingle jive-ing The Quarterly Hold ‘em tournaments are 3:00 PM (lunch provided) at OC. For details through your head. Come through the door open to all residents, first come-served, as about SCHOOLS and the workshop please jamb, Junk your tickets to Jefferson City and they usually fill up quickly with a 48-player call or email our contacts. Djibouti. Join the jovial people at 1:00 PM cap. Our next tournament will be Saturday Contacts: in the Cards Room (OC) on Mondays. October 16. Sandy Frame 408-1453 or Contact: Darlis C. Beale 408-0269 Any questions, or to be added to our [email protected] email distribution, please contact one of Elementary: Eileen Marks 409-0320, • Second Cup of Coffee • the contacts below: [email protected]; Cindy Moore On Monday, September 20, the Contacts: Kathy Otagiri 408-2907; 408-1452, [email protected] Placer County League of Women Steve Kriner 543-9874; Lois Clausen High School: Voters (LWV) represented by Kathy Sousa 408-2426 Robert Shroeder 408-3994, and Randi Swizely, will present “Just The [email protected] Facts, Please! The General Election State • RV • Initiatives.” Forrest Funk and Sonya Woods As we begin to wind down • SCOOP • will moderate this session. LWV will discuss the year, we want to thank some Sun City Organization the pros and cons of these nine ballot prop- of the RV members who work behind the Of Pooches ositions; hand-outs will be available upon scene, so to speak. Judy Naragon, our Sun- Are You Ready to Take in a New Dog? entry. There is no better advocate than the shine person who sends cards to members; How About Rescuing a Shelter Pup? LWV whose nonpartisan mission is “to en- Jan Lucas, our Membership person who Shelter dogs come in all shapes and sizes, courage informed and active participation prepares notebooks for new members with a variety of backgrounds. Many are in government”. Q&A will occur following and updates our roster. Thanks to Marilyn purebreds. When you adopt a Shelter Dog, the initiative’s presentation. This session Poole for making name badges and signs he/she seems to know you saved his life. will be jointly sponsored with the CCRC/ for our RV’s. When adding a dog to the family, please Community Forum starting at 10:00 AM in Our Webmaster, Ricki Montoya, does consider a Shelter Dog first. the Orchard Creek Ballroom. a fantastic service keeping our members The Little SCOOPers are enjoying our ***On Monday, October 18, Jean Rich- informed of meeting minutes, agendas, Doggie and Owner Backyard Socials. Thank ards will introduce Deborah Studebaker, special announcements and much more. A you to all of our generous hosts. Remember registered dietitian, in presenting “You Are big thank you to all! the Angler’s Cove Walks Wednesdays at What You Eat!” As mature and aging adults, Vice-President Bob Zielinski is working 8:00 AM. Maggi Georgi leads the group. nutritional information and education can’t on the 2011 rally schedule and has booked I have lined up a great September Speak- be overstated enough, and the regimen we campgrounds through summer of next year. er but am awaiting confirmation, so come select manifests itself in many ways. Q&A Now is your opportunity to step up and and be surprised! Meetings are the third follows. volunteer to be a Wagon Master for 2011. Thursday at 3:00 PM at OC. The October The Monday, November 15 program is Mark your calendar for the Holiday din- meeting will be at the Sports Plaza where being finalized at press time! ner, Saturday December 11, in the Ballroom we will share a Potluck and play Bocce Ball. All meetings are held at Presentation Hall (OC). Details at October 14 meeting. Remember! Your dog always needs to wear a (KS) starting at 9:00 AM unless changed/ Contact: Dick Howard 434-8253 name tag with your phone number, just in case noted. Website: www.lvhrvg.com he does slip out. It happens. Article written by Contact: Wolf Oplesch 408-1788, Dianne Ochoa George. [email protected] • SCHOOLS Volunteer • Contact: [email protected] Website: http://sites.google.com/ We have a really important Website: www.sclh-scoop.com site/second cupofcoffeegroup challenge this 2010/11 school year. With all the cutbacks to schools, our volunteers will continue to play a very sig-

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• Singers • • 14 — General Meeting, Ballroom, social “Hallelujah Chorus” and 6:00 PM, meeting 6:30 PM “O Holy Night” are two of the • 28 — Halloween Costume Party / Dance glorious songs that the Singers are practic- Ongoing: ing for the December Concerts. Practice • Bocce Ball: Wednesdays, Courts, sessions started September 7 at 3:30 PM in 7:00 PM the Presentation Hall (KS). The music was • Girls Nite Out: Fridays, Meridians, distributed on September 2 from 1:00 to 5:30 PM 3:00 PM at the Sports Plaza. • Golf: Fridays, 18 holes, Jerry 543-8776 The December Concerts will be present- • Hiking: First/third Tuesdays, Richard Softball Group, from left: Bruce Chappell ed at Orchard Creek Ballroom on December 408-5376 makes a nice catch; Dennis Ratay makes a good 12, 13 and 14. December 12 is a matinee at • Tennis: Mondays, Courts, 7:00 PM contact; Steve Lambert ready to make the catch 2:00 PM with a choice of lunch and show Contact: Sarah Lambrose 543-0035 tickets or show tickets only. December 13 Website: www.lincolnhillssingles.org bers serve two-year terms with the option and 14 will be evening performances at of requesting a third year. Congratulations 7:00 PM with a choice of dinner and show • Ski • to Mike Hilton and Rich Murray who replace tickets or show tickets only. The Lincoln Although Club members Marty Rubins and Stan Young in October. High School Choir has been invited to are still focused on summer- Mike and Rich are both outstanding players participate in the program. oriented things, Club officers have already as well as umpires who will bring expertise Contact: Bill Sveglini 434-5655 begun to plan a fun-filled 2010-2011 ski and experience to the Group. Website: www.lincolnsuncity.org; The mild temperatures have meant Groups: Singers Ski Club: more games were played this year than in Officers 2009- past years, when hot temperatures forced • Singles • 2010, from cancellations. Safety is a major concern for Dynamic Singles left, Mike the League, so when the field temperature Celebrate Autumnal Equinox Connolly, goes over 98, games are called. Thanks to September 29/30, including Sandy Vice President Jim Stocker, a retired physi- luxury tour bus: MacCullough, cian, we are all more aware of heat stroke • Chuk Chanci Gold Resort/Casino, Audrey Morse, Bill Smith symptoms. Coarsegold, overnight The regular season will finish September • Yosemite Valley Tour; season. We begin with our annual pre- 3 and the playoffs will go thru September • Hilmar Farms Cheese Factory Tour, season reception at Mike Murray’s home 20, culminating with the Championship Delhi, 650# cheese “wheels”! Tour on Thursday, September 30, at 5:00 PM. games and our banquet. then gourmet buffet dinner! Meetings commence October 16 in the Mul- Our next meeting will be October 3 at • Late September 30, SCLH tipurpose Room (OC) at 4:00 PM. The regu- 3:00 PM at OC. lar meeting schedule is the third Thursday Contact: Dave Rich 543-8614, Singles Group: of each month (October-March) concluding [email protected] Upcoming trip with our annual party on April 21. Website: LHSSL.org includes a stop This season you will not want to miss at Yosemite: El our trip to Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, the third Coyotes Capital (left) largest resort in the U.S. in terms of skiable The 70s went 5-0 in Rusch Park winning and Three acres with fantastic powder days. Non- their 4th tournament. Great pitching by Sisters (right) powder skiers need not worry as many Larry Manley, Jim Sandin, and John Wible trails are regularly groomed. The trip dates and offense by Rowan Carlson (.875 ), Wible Upcoming — September: are February 27-March 4 and we will be (.833), Sandin (.800), John Parks (2 dbls, 2 • 15 — Table for Eight, Kyoto Tappan sharing lodging and car pooling as we have trp, hr). Next came the 2010 California State Style Japanese Restaurant, Rocklin, with our past three ski getaways. Look for Championships in Woodland (2-3) with Marilyn Sharp, 434-6898 details in future articles and on our website. Wible leading the way (.778,12rbi), Wally • 19 — Wine Tasting, Dono dal Cielo Contact: Bill Smith 543-9957, Etterbeek and Parks hitting 2 homers. Then Winery, Newcastle; [email protected]; Audrey Mike, (707)548-1490 Morse 408-0968, acjm10.travel@juno. • 23 — Poker Run, Ballroom com; Mike Connolly 408-3650, 6:00/6:30 PM [email protected]; Mike Hilton • 29/30 — Yosemite/Casino/Hilmar: 408-0346, [email protected] $220/single; Edy 543-9990 Website: www.lhskigroup.org Upcoming — October: • 8 — Table for Eight, 12:00 PM, • Softball, Senior League • Lincoln’s Awful Annies, tour Elections for the LHSSL Board Coyotes: Nick Eterovich lines one to Rogers Coffee Company were held August 3. Board mem- left: Roger Kane doubles to right

30 September 2010 Compass Groups & Clubs News the Northern California Championships in part of the modern square dancing lexicon. negotiated to assist performance groups Manteca’s Field of Dreams (3-2) led by Et- Meeting Times and sign-ups for technique classes with terbeek (.786) and Wible (3 dbls, 2 trps, hr, • Mainstream/Plus Instruction — performance classes starting in October. In 1.267 slg%). The 65s played in Woodland Mondays, 2:30-3:30 PM (KS) addition, plans are underway for a general (3-2)and lost in extra innings in the cham- • Full Plus Level — Mondays, meeting in mid-September. Wow!! pionship game led by John Dambrosio, Ron 1:15-2:30 PM (KS) Tap Company: Greeno, Nick Fox, and Pete Savoia. Mike • A1-A2 Level — Mondays, Pat Pelton, left, Bunyard made two exceptional defensive 3:30-4:15 PM (KS) Associate Director plays throwing out runners from left center. • A-2 DBD Level — Thursdays, nd and Barbara The 60s Black came in 2 in Manteca (4-1). 1:00-3:00 PM (KS) Greenfield, Producer/ Roger Cain had 3 homers. The 60s Blue • Round Dancing — Fridays, th Director are went 3-3 in Woodland and took 4 place. 2:00-4:00 PM (KS) looking forward Contact: Bob Hunter, • Round Dance Practice — Saturdays, to greeting the talent that will be [email protected] 7:00 -8:30 PM (OC) auditioning for the 2011 Talent Show Contacts: Chuck Vickers 408-4082, • Sports Car • [email protected]; Frank And remember the 10th anniversary Tal- We are getting into the Reina 543-3132, ent Show, sponsored by the Tap Company, last days of summer and the trips are still [email protected] takes place in early April 2011. Auditions stacked up. The Dude Ranch visit to the for this outstanding event will take place Greenhorn Creek guest ranch was just • Table Tennis • October 25. So Got Talent? Then head for completed. Horseback riding and outdoor Table Tennis Trash Talking, Orchard Creek and fill out an audition form cooking at the old campsite was enjoyed by otherwise known as the 4 T’s, so you can participate in this wonderful all. Earlier in the month we got to practice has finally come to our Group. We have a event. For more information, please contact special section for just this type of speech, director Barbara Greenfield, at 4085017 or Sports as not all our players are so inclined to this [email protected]. Car mode of communication. Contacts: Celeste Morris 253-7272, Group: Now, let us not confuse this kind of [email protected]; Linda Wilson Sports discourse with the situation where you’re 356-4287, [email protected] Cars about to go on vacation and you want your at rest neighbor to put out your garbage can. • Tennis • stop We’re referencing situations where you’re Upcoming activities for the trying to convey false bravado in an attempt Tennis Group (LHTG) include: our racing skills at the Thunder Hill Race to throw your opponent off his game. Such • Men’s Doubles Tournament — Track in Willows. This event was promoted phrases as “I’m gonna whup ya, you poor September 18 by Ernie Drake and is quite popular with excuse for a ping-ponger,” or “Where did • Oktoberfest Tournament — October 16 the sports car crowd. you learn the game; in some alley down by • Annual Dinner Dance — November 4 Still to come are the Oregon Coast four the railroad tracks?” We are very proud that three LHTG men’s night excursion and the Ironstone Winery Trash Talking probably dates back to the Senior 65+ teams are competing in the Concourse‘d Elegance extravaganza. era when Neanderthals roamed the earth. Northern California USTA sectional playoffs. Our social activities continue to be awe- There’s even some evidence that it dates USTA fall leagues include the Super Senior some with The Hot Air Balloon ride in Napa further back than that, when two hairy 65+ league and the 70+ league, teams are and a BBQ staged at the Sports Pavilion. creatures started taunting each other as now being formed. Check the USTA section The Sports Car Group meets the first to who could throw a rock or spear further. of our website for detailed information. Monday of each month at 6:30 PM. We So in summation, our Group accom- Our August summer BBQ was very suc- are currently meeting in Kilaga Springs modates all types of talkers, even the cessful with almost 200 people attending. Presentation Hall. silent types, for sometimes it’s hard to If you would like to join the Group Contact: DiAnn Rooney 543-9474 hear anyone amidst the din of slamming, (LHTG), please send $12 (checks payable [email protected] slicing and top-spinning ping pong balls to LHTG) to Elliot Korenthal. Website: LHsportscars.com and any type of talking would be fruitless. Social drop-in tennis is held from 8:00- (Sessions: Tuesdays 5:30-9:00 PM; Fridays 10:00 AM on Wednesday and Saturday. All • Square & Round Dance • 8:30 AM-12:00 PM; Sundays 12:30-4:30 PM) residents are welcome. Please check the Sun City Squares Contact: Howard Parker 408-4655 Events Calendar on our website for more Square Dance historians think Joe De Souza 543-4868 information about our activities. that square dancing originated in Contacts: Jack Williams 408-8947, France. There, dances like quadrilles were • Tap Company • [email protected]; popular in the 18th century and featured Summer time and the living is Pat Campbell 543-0618, four couples like our modern square easy — well not so for the Tap [email protected]; dancing. French terms like “do-si-do,” “al- Board with so many things going Website: www.sclhtg.com lemande,” and “promenade” still remain a on — a logo contest, new mirrors being

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• Travel • Contact: Jon Hodson 543-4687, The next Travel Group meet- [email protected] ing is Thursday, September 16, Website: lhvets.org. 7:00 PM, KS. Guest speaker is Mr. Jay Fehan of Collette Vacations. His presentation is • Water Volleyball • entitled, “Travel Tips – What You Should Come join us in the pool! Water Know Before You Go”. The Travel Group Vaudeville Troupe, from left: volleyball is open to all residents Committee will also provide information Angelo Gianni entertains of any skill level. You can try it out without and brochures on all of their trips. with classic “Arrevederci joining. Training is available at 5:30 PM on Roma;” romantic couple, Neil the first and third Mondays of each month. & JoAnne Dennis, on stage We have open play, competitive (advanced) in July; sultry Del Zeiker play, and league play (a new fall league is sways to “Fiesta Cubana” starting soon). Come and play and get a workout without working up a sweat! Look Marina for more information about the au- for us in the outdoor pool at OC, too! Come ditions or how to join our amazing Troupe join the fun! of talented, fun-loving people. We’d love to Play is available at KS on: have you join us, even if you don’t want to be • Open Play: Saturdays at 9:00 AM and “on stage”... but... you might be surprised at second, fourth (and fifth) Mondays at what “talent” you have!! Let’s see??? 5:30 PM. Contact: Marina Eugenios 408-3654, • Open or League Play (all levels): Travel Group on an Island [email protected] Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:45 PM. of New England Tour Troupe Website: YouTube.com/user/ • Advanced Play (rated players only): The following trips have openings: marinaeugenios Mondays, 6:45 PM. Branson (Dec 2010); Palm Springs New • Training: First and third Mondays, Years (Dec 2010); Costa Rica (Jan 2011), • Veterans • 5:30 PM. Australia/New Zealand (Feb 2011), Israel w/ More than 100 members Contacts: Gary Haight 408-3658, Jordan Option (Mar 2011), Canyon Country, and guests filled the Social [email protected]; Darryl Hornsby Arizona/Utah (Apr 2011), Celebrity Alaska Kitchen (KS) on August 14 for the Veterans 543-3804, [email protected] Cruise (May 2011), Columbia & Snake River Group’s annual ice cream social. This year’s Website: www.lincolnsuncity.org Cruise (Jun, 2011), Russian River Cruise (Jul event featured entertainment by the Sun 2011), Italian Lakes Tour & Princess Greek City Roseville “Harmonicoots,” a talented •West Coast Swing Dance• Isles Cruise (Sep 2011). See our website for group of musicians who presented a de- Dance alert! Our next Club details on all trips. lightful program of traditional American Dance is September 16 (KS) with You do not have to be a member to at- a WCS lesson at 6:00 PM followed by danc- tend our meetings. Veterans ing from 6:30-9:00 PM. Second and fourth Group: Contacts: Teena Fowler 543-3349; Friday practices are on September 24 and annual Karen Foley 645-5411; Linda Frazier October 8 where we dance and help each Ice Cream 434-8266; Sheron Watkins 434-9504 other, Fine Arts Room (OC) 5:30-7:30 PM. Social, Website: www.LHtravelgroup.com We have also secured a Saturday night date from left, for a Club Dance on October 9! • Vaudeville Troupe • Doug We staged several exciting events this Well, let’s get to it!! The Troupe & Sue past month with much more to come is getting ready to perform an- throughout the fall. First was a workshop other fantastic, thoroughly en- where we polished our WCS and Cha Cha tertaining show that we call: “The moves. Then we had a large turnout for our Cavalcade of Stars.” We perform Club Dance which was great fun. with love and energy for our loyal, fantastic We continue to add new members and audiences who filled the Theater at our we encourage all levels from beginners to Show in July with laughter, applause and Cooper, and Jon Hodson, dish up ice cream experienced dancers to enjoy a “smooth” Standing Ovations at all four shows!! for the 100+ attendees; the Sun City dance that is very versatile and fun and can Thank you all! We really appreciated it! Roseville “Harmonicoots” were be danced to a wide variety of music from Auditions will be held October 12 at enthusiastically received by the crowd contemporary to rock and country. Presentation Hall (KS) from 7:00-9:00 PM Contacts: Dottie Macken 543-6005, for the January 7-8 Show. Bring your high- favorites and patriotic selections. [email protected]; energy act, “wild and crazy” ideas, show- The Veterans Group encourages everyone Eldon Davisson 408-8542, stopping vocals and join us for auditions. to fly the American flag and make a special [email protected] You can be part of another “one-of-a- effort to show the colors on October 11, kind” Entertainment Extravaganza... Call Columbus Day.

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• Writers • been a guest columnist previously. Harry erary immortality. We meet in the Ceramics July was an exciting month Cornwall has a new book in his per- Room (OC) at 6:30 PM, the second, fourth, for the Writer’s Group. Two sonal trilogy, Back to California. This is the and sometimes fifth Monday of each month. of our members have found favor with a next in his “Down from Arcturas” series, Contacts: Alan Lowe, publisher and have their books in print. about his fascinating life. All of these books [email protected]; Of note is the multi-talented Joey Chiesi, may be found on Amazon.com for purchase. Jim Fulcomer 543-9201, who with his daughter, as co-author, has We are justly proud to have so many authors [email protected] come up with a novel, A Dollar’s Worth. among us and encourage anyone else out This may be his first novel, but he has there to come and join us in our quest for lit-

Happy 50th Del Webb! concept of “lifestyle” — including our soft- continued from page 14 ball stadium, our fitness and social facilities Corporation to deliver a complete and and visions live on. The Corporation built and our nearly 3,000 acres of walking/ functioning town, it conformed to three several more Sun Cities, and recreational biking trails. SCLH exemplifies Del Webb basic concepts: Activity, Economy, and In- properties. In 1987, Del Webb Corporation as the leader incorporating environmental dividuality. Much research was done prior divested itself of all activities except real sensitivity into his communities, as well to building Sun City that included utilizing estate development, specializing in adult as designing houses to reflect stylish and many specialists of the day. The grand communities. In 2002, Del Webb Corpora- contemporary architecture. The popularity opening was New Year’s Day, 1960. The tion sold to Pulte Homes, Inc. of our Del Webb community is evidenced in amenities were in place as well as five care- Construction of Sun City Lincoln Hills the fact that even in a down housing mar- fully appointed model homes. Ten thousand began in 1999, and represents the depar- ket, and with inventory presently remaining people were expected for opening day. At ture from previous communities located low, buyers are readily available and want- the end of the day, 100,000 people had only in the year-round Sun Belt areas. ing to purchase here at SCLH. shown up! Sun City sold 400 homes in its Northern CA offers a mild, four-season We take a moment to acknowledge the first month. 50th Anniversary of Del Webb’s Sun City Was the idea of Sun City a supernova communities and reflect on a man whose in the real estate development world? Fifty vision has become reality for us as residents years ago, people were skeptical of such an in our extraordinary Sun City Community. undertaking and questioned, for instance, location and supports the research that Please note: We have cancelled the Del how to sell a 35-year mortgage to a 65-year- shows pre and early baby boomer retirees Webb 50th Anniversary celebration party and old man; and would the owners die faster much prefer to be closer to their families. marketing event announced in last month’s than new ones could move in? Today we Del Webb Corp. was often quoted as Compass. The cancellation was due primarily know it as a fantastic real estate explosion saying it does not sell houses – it sells to the low inventory of houses available in the whose time had come. lifestyles. We all benefit from the dreams community for sale at this time. Del Webb died July 4, 1974. His legacy and passions of the man Del Webb and his

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Bulletin Board You are invited... to the following presentations held in OC Lodge — Please email your bulletin board articles to The following are vendor presentations open to SCLH residents and people from outside the community. [email protected] Products or services presented are not sponsored or supported by SCLHCA. Volunteer Drivers & Bakers needed for the 11th • Sept. 21 • 6:30 PM Eliminating Back & Neck Pain — Dr. Leamon Annual SCLH Holiday Arts & Craft Fair and • Sept. 22 • 11:00 AM Solarecity Presentation, Oaks (OC) / Ad page 4 famous Bake Sale. Home baked goods are • Sept. 30 • 9:30 AM All about Eyes — Dr. Wilmarth, Oaks (OC) / Ad page 15 needed for our bake sale held during the • Sept. 30 • 11:00 AM Solarecity Presentation, Heights (OC) / Ad page 4 Fair. All of the proceeds from this Bake Sale • Oct. 7 • 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Flu Shots, Heights (OC) are donated to local Lincoln non-profits. For • Oct. 7 • 9:00 AM Medi Care and You, Oaks (OC) more information or to volunteer, please • Oct. 07 • 7:30 AM-1:00 PM Flu Shot, Heights (OC) call Sandy Hamer at 408-4249. Registered NEV drivers are needed during the two-day • Oct. 07 • 9:00 AM Medi –Care and You, Oaks (OC) Fair (November 12 & 13) to help shuttle • Oct. 12 • 6:00 PM Spinal Aid Center Presentation / Dr. Zorich, Oaks (OC) vendors to their vehicles between Del Webb • Oct. 13 • 5:30 PM-8:30 PM Flu Shot, Heights (OC) Blvd. and OC Lodge. For more information • Oct. 21 • 6:30 PM Eliminating Back & Neck Pain — Dr. Leamon, Oaks (OC) or to volunteer please call Mary Hodson at • Oct. 29 • 10:00 AM Love Your Home, Design Seminar — Guchi, Solarium / Ad page 70 543-4687. Vendor tables are still available for the Arts & Craft Fair portion of the event. meeting. Brent J was “All-Pro” four straight complete with a catered dinner by Code Cost $78 per table. Contact Sue Cooper, years, Pro Bowl four years, three 49er Su- 3. Checkout our website: www.lhitalianclub. 408-7173 [email protected]. per Bowl Championship teams. Brent, and com/ to see event flyers and pictures. We wife Dana, are involved with numerous have many new members, both singles and AARP Tax-Aide is looking for volunteers charities, children’s causes, Girl Scouts, and couples. Single members can always invite to help taxpayers complete their 2010 Special Olympics. Following a game with the a guest to attend our events. If you are of federal and state returns in Lincoln dur- Philadelphia Eagles, 15 years ago, Brent, and Italian heritage and would like more infor- ing the 2011 tax-filing season. This is a five other 49ers, and a group of Eagles, led mation or to join, contact Membership Chair free community service program and is by Reggie White, knelt at the 20-yard line, Rose Cesarz, 434-5301. Ciao! administered by the AARP Foundation in and prayed. They were the first, now very cooperation with the IRS. Volunteers of prevalent scene in the NFL, colleges, and Open Play: Every Sunday from 12:00-4:30 PM all ages and backgrounds are welcome. high schools. The Lincoln Hills Fellowship of in the Cards Room (OC). Bring your cards, The training and certification class will be Christian Athlete is a gathering of current, board games, dominoes, or dice. This is an the second and/or third week of January, or former athletes, coaches, and those who opportunity to meet new friends and have 2011, in Roseville. Some knowledge of just love sports. Everyone is welcome, the a fun afternoon. All residents are welcome. computers is required to assist in provid- second Friday of every month at 8:00 AM Tables are first-come, first-serve. ing our free electronic filing service (e-file). at Meridians, a no-host buffet breakfast, Volunteers are asked to commit four hours followed by a stimulating speaker. The Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group in one day per week during the tax-filing will be having a meeting on September 15 at season, February 1 thru April 15. The AARP Glaucoma Support Meeting: October 13, 1:00 PM in the Community Room in Raley’s. Tax-Aide program is a wonderful and re- 4:00-5:30 PM, Multipurpose Room (OC). We More info: Jim Fulcomer, 543-9201. warding experience. For more information meet the second Wednesday of every month about becoming an AARP Tax-Aide volunteer at 4:00 PM. Please join us. More info: Bonnie Racquetball Group: We play Mondays and in Lincoln for the 2011 tax season please Dale, 543-2133. Thursdays at California Family Fitness Club, email Mark Burke, Local Coordinator, at Roseville. Membership to the club is required. [email protected]. Italian Club: Join us for an afternoon of Bocce We begin play at 8:00 AM and end between Ball and BBQ Sunday 12:00-5:00 PM, Septem- 9:30-10:00 AM. Depending on the number Brent Jones, spoke to the Lincoln Hill’s Fel- ber 26 at the Pavilion. Delicious food, friend- of players, we play cutthroat, doubles and/or lowship of Christian Athletes, August 13 ship, and a little competition on the courts. singles. Ladies are welcome. See you on the Next month we’ll travel by bus to Reno for court!! Contact: Armando Mayorga, 408-4711, the 29th Great Italian Festival Saturday. This [email protected]. Flu & is a once-a-year event downtown, Reno be- comes Little Italy! Bus space is limited to the Republican Club: Come one, Come all to Pneumonia first 50 members to sign up. On November the BBQ, September 22, 4:00-6:00 PM, at Shots 12 it’s our popular annual Turkey Bingo night the Sports Pavilion, only $15 per person, Given by Maxim Health Systems October 7 • 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM Due to the late growing season and popular demand... October 13 • 5:30 - 8:30 PM Certified Farmers Market Continues to December! Orchard Creek Lodge Wednesdays • 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Forms are available — Business Office (OC) Fitness Center Parking Lot at Orchard Creek Lodge Space available for artisans • Call Judy Hogan 685-4021 34 September 2010 Compass Bulletin Board & Announcements

In Memoriam Richard M. Hacker Rich was a former resident of Berke- ley, Orinda and Moraga. He served in the Navy Medical Corp, graduated from Oberlin College and did graduate work at the University of California at Berke- ley. Rich coached football and track and taught P.E. at Berkeley High School. He Time is flying by and the lollapalooza 10th anniversary talent show, sponsored by the Lincoln Hills Tap mentored many track athletes over the Company is scheduled for early April, 2011. Auditions for the not-to-be-missed show entitled “10” years and became a Real Estate Broker. will be held Monday, October 25th in the ballroom. Auditions for singers, comedy skits, ensemble groups Rich enjoyed writing articles about and dancers are welcome, so fine-tune your notes, polish your shoes and come join us! Please check the track and his family. He loved analyzing Business Office next to the Activities Desk (OC) for audition forms. More info: Director data related to track and field events Barbara Greenfield, 408-5017 or [email protected]. and real estate. He attended many com- WOW, 10 years — amazing, huh? mittee meetings here and encouraged us to continue marketing our Del Webb send check to Roberta Argendeli. Please Shooting Group: Our purpose is to make Community. He leaves his wife of 64 bring an appetizer if your last name begins friends among the SCLH residents who are years, Liz, one son and five daughters. with A-M, bring a dessert if your name be- interested in shooting. People interested If you have lost a loved one who gins with N- Z. Ted Gaines, candidate for in shooting or reloading are welcome. We shared your home and would like to State Assemblyman, will be in attendance meet Tuesdays for Trap, International Trap place information in this column, and members of the Lincoln City Council. and Sporting Clays, Thursdays for Skeet and please contact Joan Logue, 434-0749. Any questions, please contact Tom Webb Five Stand. Spring and summer months we at 408-0400. meet at 8:00 AM. Fall and winter months we meet at 9:00 AM. For the shooting schedule Shalom Group: Happy New Year! The High hours, please contact Michael Pargament, A Good Cup of Holidays are almost over. There is still Erev see phone number below. Residents inter- Coffee, a Good Yom Kippur, which begins on September ested in rifle or pistol shooting can contact Book and a 17 at 7:00 PM with services continuing on each other through our Group. Membership September 18 at 10:00 AM, Yizkor at 1:00 is free. Each month we also gather at a dif- Puppy PM. Afternoon service starts at 5:00 PM and ferent member’s home for hors d’ oeuvres Nina Mazzo concludes with Nilah at 6:00 PM. Break-the- and drinks. This gives us an opportunity to Library Volunteer fast follows the conclusion of services. No enjoy each other’s company and meet the “Way too much coffee. But if it weren’t for other events are scheduled for September. member’s spouses. If you are interested in the coffee, I’d have no identifiable personality There will be a Woman’s Club meeting at joining us, contact John Kightlinger at 408- whatsoever.” David Letterman Oracle on October 4 where the Chanukah 3928 for details of our next get together. Books in Orchard Creek’s Community Project, which provides Chanukah gifts, will Contact: Michael Pargament, 408-0221, Living Room are comprised of paperback be discussed. An Ice Cream Social has been [email protected]. fiction from thrillers to romance and other put on the calendar, replacing the usual assorted styles. Recently, I found a book ti- General Meeting, later in October. More Submit Bulletin Board items to Judy tled Uncommon Grounds by Maggy Thorsen. information will be provided on the internet Hogan at [email protected] by the The tag line indicated it was “a delicious and phone. Membership info: Robin Crosby, 20th each month. Bulletin Board topics and grande latte of a book.” This author writes 408-3500. Use contactshalomgroup@gmail. items include interest in forming new groups a mystery series with a gourmet coffee shop com for questions and inquiries to the Board and information about resident-related (not as the setting. In my book, a good cup of of Directors. Association-sponsored) Groups. coffee with a good book makes me smile – add a puppy dog on my lap and I am in Nirvana! Help yourself to a paperback and Community Emergency Response Team Class then return it to the large basket. October 20, 22, 26 & 27 • 9:00 AM-4:00 PM • Free Kilaga Springs Library holds an incred- Instructor: Aaron Bjorgum from City of Team) class. CERT is a 20-hour course on ibly diverse selection of Fiction and Non- Lincoln Fire Department. Would you like Disaster Preparedness, Fire Suppression, fiction. Volunteers are often asked for to be better prepared in the event of an Light Search & Rescue, Disaster Medical author recommendations. Volunteer Verna emergency? Would you like to Operations, with an emphasis on team Webb provides a monthly setting above the be part of a team helping your building and safety. CERT training involves magazines with a specific theme or author. neighbors during and after an some lifting and you should be in average continued on page 81 emergency or disaster? Register to take a physical health. To be certified, you must CERT (Community Emergency Response attend all classes. More info, see page 78. 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Where to Find Special Events & Bus Special Events & Bus Trips Highly requested for bringing back Trips, Classes and Presentations happy high school memories with their Special Events & Bus Trips 37-52 The Music Group Proudly Presents American Bandstand favorites, we end “Showcase 7” our Summer Concert Series Sold Out Events 52 • Wednesday, September 15, Show with the band that popu- Art Classes 52-54 Only — 5040-7ASHO larized “Little Darlin’” and — Drawing Meridians Dinner & “The Stroll.” Get ready to — Oils, Pastels & Acrylics Show Package — 5040-7ADIN have fun and dance! Am- — Mixed Media Collage — Watercolor • Thursday, September 16, phitheater doors open at Show Only — 5040-7BSHO 6:45 PM, concert 7:30 PM. 54-57 Ceramic Classes Meridians Dinner & Concert Only: $16; Dinner — Earthenware — Lladro Show Package — 5040-7BDIN & Concert Package: $48. The Hills are alive with the sound of Dinner package served in OC Ballroom Computer Classes 57-58 music! After a hiatus due to the 10th promptly at 6:00 PM. See Amphitheater — Operating Systems Anniversary Celebrations in 2009, the Guidelines on page 38. Friends, family — Microsoft 2007 — Social Networking Lincoln Hills Music Group is kicking off and guests are welcome! — Digital Photography the new season with some of their won- — Computer Mac derful discoveries. The program includes Reno – Silver Legacy Thursday, September 23 — 1770-07 Cooking Class 58 Today’s bus heads over beautiful Sierras Craft Classes 58 — Decorative Painting to Reno’s Silver Legacy for a — Origami day of sightseeing, gaming, lunching, people watching Dance Classes 58-64 — Ballroom and excitement. You will re- — Clogging ceive $10 cash back and $5 — Hula bluegrass, blues, rock, jazz, show tunes food coupon. What a fun — Line and old standards. For those who wish day! Leave the Lodge at 8:00 AM, return — Tap  — West Coast Swing to enjoy dinner at Meridians before the ~ 6:30 PM. $24. RSVP Now. concert including the convenience of Finance Class 64-67 reserved front section Ballroom seating, Bi-Annual Parking Lot Sale Fitness Classes 67-73 we offer limited dinner and show pack- Saturday September 25 — 5120-07 — Circuits, Weights, Stretches ages for both evening performances. Time to get rid of unwanted “stuff ”? — Dance/Fitness Centers — Health Please visit the Activities Desk for the The Bi-Annual Parking Lot Sale is held — In the Pool “Showcase” Music Group special menu. in the OC Fitness Parking Lot. Join us — Nordic Walking Please be prepared to give your meal to shop or sell, 7:30 AM-12:00 PM. In- — Tai Chi choice when you buy your tickets. Me- tended for residents selling unwanted — Yoga ridians show package patrons should call household items, spaces — Tennis Meridians, 625-4040, to reserve their are $25 each with a limit Gem Stone Cutting Class 73 tables prior to the show. Ballroom doors of two spaces. A six-foot Parking Lot Glass Art Classes 73-75 open at 6:30 PM for 7:00 PM shows. Sale table and two chairs — Fused Glass Show-only tickets $10. Dinner and Show are provided with each — Stained Glass Package $38. Now open to Guests. space. The event will be Jewelry Class 75 advertised in local newspapers. Donuts — Beading Kilaga Springs — At the Movies! & coffee on sale. Spaces go fast, reserve — Precious Metal Clay “Enchanted” now. Vendor check-in time from 6:15 to Language Classes 75 Monday, September 20 7:00 AM. Vendors must abide by Sale Music Classes 75-78 PG; 107 minutes. Oscar nominated movie Guidelines given with registration. Lim- — Guitar “Enchanted” starring Amy Adams, Patrick ited space available. RSVP  Now. — Music History — Keyboard Dempsey, Julie Andrews, Susan — Voice Sarandon. An animated fairy Steinway Grand Classical Piano Rescue & Preparedness 78 tale romance. Presentation Hall and Violin Concerto featuring (KS) doors open at 1:30 PM for Tanya Plescia and Ingrid Peters Sewing Classes 78-80 — Creative Hardanger a 2:00 PM show. Free. Wednesday, September 29 — Doll Class Show Only — 5054-07SHO — Knitting The Diamonds Dinner & Writing Class 80 Wednesday, September 22 Concert Package — 5054-07DIN Concert Only — 5200-4GCON Tanya Plescia, classical concert pianist Special Presentations 81 — Lincoln Hills Community Forums Dinner & Concert and composer, will be back on our stage Package — 5200-4GDIN for an exclusive performance on a Stein-

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way Concert Grand Piano to present a program featuring guest Amphitheater Guidelines violinist Ingrid Peters. Enjoy music selections performed by Tanya • Chairs: Residents may set up chairs anytime on the day of the and Ingrid, as well as solos to include “Two Songs Without Words” event; please be warned that sprinklers may go off before 7:00 by Felix Mendelssohn, the “Sonata Opus 28 ‘Pastoral’” by Ludwig AM. First come, first served. van Beethoven, and original compositions. Don’t • Permitted Items: Blankets/cushions, lawn chairs, small back- miss this amazing event featuring such a grand packs/bags, water in factory-sealed plastic bottles. instrument! Tanya’s music has been featured on • Not Allowed: No cans or glass bottles, ice chests/coolers/picnic local classical radio with rave reviews from music baskets, umbrellas, animals (except guide dogs/service animals). critics. Ingrid Peters is a virtuoso violinist with impressive career in music, composition and improvisation. Ingrid • Food & Beverage: No outside food or drink is allowed except is a member of the Sacramento Philharmonic, the Sacramento water in plastic bottles. A no-host bar and concessions will be Opera Orchestra, and the Sacramento Choral Society and Orches- available 45 minutes before concert begins. Dinner & Concert tra. For those who wish to enjoy dinner at Meridians before the Package option available. Dinner package served in OC Ball- concert including the convenience of reserved front room an hour and a half prior to concert time. section seating in the Ballroom, we offer a limited • Seating: For concert only patrons, seating is first-come, first- number of dinner and show packages. Please visit the served. Please do not move chairs already in place. Chairs/blan- Activities Desk for the special menu to include salad, kets may be set up on the day of the concert anywhere except entrée choice, dessert and coffee. Please be prepared to where designated for reserved seating. SCLHCA is not respon- give your meal choice when you buy your tickets. sible for loss of chairs/blankets left unattended. Please put your Meridians show package patrons should call Merid- name on your chairs. Lawn seating for blankets will be in the ians, 625-4040, to reserve their tables prior to the show. Steinway grassy area at the left of the stage. Dinner & Concert Package & Sons Concert Grand piano is provided by Sherman Clay Pianos patrons: seats will be pre-set and reserved in the front middle of in Roseville, the Delta Region’s only authorized Steinway & Sons the Amphitheater. Dealer since 1870. Ballroom doors open at 6:30 PM, concert at • Ticket Pricing: Public ticket price will be $4 more than resident 7:00 PM. Show only ticket $11, Dinner and Show Package $41. ticket price as listed on each event. Resident must present Resi- Now open to Guests. dent Card at time of purchase to receive resident rate. • Smoking: No smoking during the concert. Lodi Street Faire • Sunday, October 3 — 1820-08 Lots of Walking! Lodi, a charming town • Tickets: Wristbands must be worn during the concert. boasting great shops and restaurants is • Parking: We have a limited amount of parking at Orchard again hosting the Lodi Street Faire. The Creek. Please carpool or walk. The parking area in front at 945 Faire is held twice a year and attracts ven- and 985 Orchard Creek (across from our parking lot) is available dors from all over California. This event has after 5:00 PM. Street parking is only permissible wherever per- become one of the premier events in the state. We anticipate mit signs are posted.

— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — REMINDERS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ACTIVITIES & FITNESS DESK HOURS & CLASSES (EXCEPT FITNESS): Register at PARKING: For all trips, please park beyond PHONE #S: Please see page 3. least five working days prior to start date. the OC Fitness Center (The Wave). The bus TWO FACILITIES: Orchard Creek Lodge Classes for residents only. If you want to take will drop off there on return to Lincoln Hills. (OC) & Kilaga Springs (KS) more than one class scheduled in the same SOLD OUT EVENTS: Are shown at the end month from the same instructor (except RESERVATIONS: Reservations are required of the Special Events listings. Computer classes), you must wait until after for all activities unless otherwise noted. If RSVP date to ensure all residents have the HOSTING A BUS TRIP: Every bus trip has at an activity/class is cancelled, a refund will be opportunity to enroll. Thank you for your least one person (the Host) representing the given. No other refunds will be given. consideration. Association on board. The Host’s responsibil- WANT TO SELL? Please contact Activities ity is making sure the bus leaves and returns Register for fitness Desk if unable to attend an event or class. FITNESS CLASSES: with the same number of people which in- classes at either Fitness Center. WEATHER: Association trips and events cludes counting people several times during are held regardless of inclement weather. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: We strive to the day when there are multiple stops. The make each event an enjoyable experience  Until RSVP date, registration for Trips, Host passes pertinent information on to the for you. If special accommodations are Events, and Classes are for residents only, travelers, organizes the loading of the bus, needed, please inform the monitor while two per household. After RSVP date, for Trips: and is responsible for distributing any money registering. Residents may purchase as many spaces as on the day of the trip for food, admittance they wish, no limit. For Events: Residents may DEPARTURES: All bus trips leave from OC and/or the gratuity for the bus driver. purchase additional tickets and registration Lodge unless otherwise noted. We load SCENTS: Please refrain from wearing per- is open to the public. For Classes: RSVP date the bus 15 minutes prior to departure times fume, cologne, and scented bath & body is set in order to determine if class has met stated on these pages. As a courtesy to all, products when attending concerts, bus trips minimum registration required by instructor we leave on time. Buses are air conditioned, and using the fitness facilities. Many have or if class will be cancelled. Once met, please dress accordingly. allergies exacerbated by scents. Thank you registration remains open until class is filled. for your consideration.

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there will be hundreds of vendors selling the legendary Jelly Belly jelly beans are County area showcase their finest vino antiques, arts & crafts, and commercial created with a 40-minute guided walk- and edibles at the 8th Annual Wine and items in the quaint downtown area. ing tour of the factory. After a short time Food Festival, in Downtown and Old Food, on your own, includes everything to visit the factory store, we travel to Town Auburn. Begin with check-in at from food vendors serving hamburgers, Wooden Valley Winery. For three gen- the Placer County Courthouse followed hot dogs, pizza, etc., to restaurant and erations, this family-owned winery has snack venues. Bring a light jacket for the produced award-winning wines from the cooler morning and air conditioned bus. Suisun Valley. Suisun, pronounced sue Leave the Lodge at 8:30 AM, return ~ soon, is the Native American word for 4:30 PM. $26. RSVP  Now. west wind. These winds cool the valley, creating ideal growing conditions for Document Destruction premium class wine grapes. Upon arriv- by drop-off in downtown Auburn where Monday, October 4 al, enjoy a boxed lunch in winery’s pic- pouring will begin at 1:00 PM. Stroll the 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, OC Fitness Parking streets or hop on one of the free shuttle Lot. Our last one for the year. Cintas of- buses between locations with opportu- fers state-of-the-art nities for tasting and food in both parts shredding trucks and of town. A fun day in a charming town will be on site to pro- not far from home! Leave the Lodge at vide the service. Pa- 11:30 AM, return ~ 6:00 PM, includes perclips and staples on nic area. Give the Monitor your choice of food and wine ticket and your own wine files okay but no plastics and cardboards. sandwich: Turkey and Cheese, or Ham and glass to take home. $68. RSVP  Now. $10 cash or check per average file box Cheese or Vegetarian — all on either white contents payable to Cintas. Just look for or wheat roll. Lunches include fruit salad, Fleet Week Hornblower the big Cintas truck at the Parking Lot! cookie and water. Following lunch, Luncheon Cruise receive a souvenir wine glass for wine Saturday, October 9 — 1830-06 Comedy Night at Kilaga Springs tasting. Tour the facility to learn about It’s Fleet Week — the trip everyone Monday, October 4 the characteristics of the wine produced looks forward to! We have reserved 6:00 PM performance — 5052-08A and the winery’s history. Lots of walk- space with Hornblower Cruises for your 8:00 PM performance — 5052-08B ing, wear comfortable shoes. Leave the enjoyment of Fleet Week festivities. The Headliner Kenny Bob Davis has been Lodge at 8:30 AM, return ~ 5:30 PM. US Navy and Marine Corps flight team, performing on stage for over 28 years, $46 includes lunch. RSVP  Now. the Blue Angels, have been dazzling opening for top country acts such as audiences since Larry Gatlin, Willie Nelson Woods Tea Company Concert 1946. Enjoy once- and George Burns. Televi- Thursday, October 7 — 5053-08 in-a-lifetime views, sion credits include “MadTV,” Don’t miss a return performance with free-flowing cham- “Sisters,” “Norm Crosby an award-winning acoustic group that pagne and All-You- Comedy Shop” and the movie performs fiery Celtic tunes, bluegrass, sea Can-Eat Buffet Lunch aboard the stern- “Gremlins.” Show opener shanties and American folk songs. One of wheeler San Francisco Belle. After lunch, Heath Harmison is a crowd the most well attended concerts in 2009, step onto the deck, relax in the sun, and favorite at comedy clubs with his small this resident recommended enjoy the best views of the Blue Angels town (Twin Falls Idaho) observations that Vermont-based group show. Be sure to dress in layers and are on spot with hilarity and weaves a trail through bring a jacket, it gets cold on the Bay. relativity. Presentation Hall spirited songs and haunt- Sample menu available at the Activities (KS) doors open at 5:30 PM ing ballads along with New Desk. One city block walk to the boat. for a 6:00 PM show; doors England wit and humor. Up Leave the Lodge at 10:30 AM, return ~ open 7:30 PM for an 8:00 PM to a dozen different instru- 7:00 PM. $117. RSVP  Now. performance. $9. Now open ments are used, including to Guests! Comedy Night pa- banjos, bouzoukis, guitars, bodhrans, and Italian Festival in Reno trons receive $1 off any $4 food & bever- tin whistles. Performances include the Sunday, October 10 — 1821-08 age purchase at KS Café (extended hours Lincoln Center, The Chautauqua Institute, It’s a festival of Italian food, music and to 8:00 PM) the day of the show. and National Public Radio. A no-host bar fun on Virginia Street in front of the Eldo- will be available throughout the evening. rado Hotel in Reno, the 29th celebration Jelly Belly and Wine Tasting in Ballroom doors open at 6:30 PM, concert of the sights, sounds and tastes of Ita- Fairfield at 7:00 PM. $13. Now open to Guests! Wednesday, October 6 — 1811-08 Lots of Walking! Today we head to Su- Auburn Wine & Food Festival isun Valley for a visit to the Jelly Belly Saturday, October 9 — 1810-08 ly,11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. There will be free factory followed by lunch and tasting at Do you love fine wines and great food? live Italian entertainment on three stages, Wooden Valley Winery. Discover how Wineries and restaurants from the Placer Italian food galore on your own including

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a gourmet buffet inside the Eldorado at entrance. Following the Castle visit, we forming, this is your night to shine. We 4:00 PM. There will be cooking contests, will head to Jackson for lunch on your convert our Ballroom into a Karaoke Bar eating contests and grape stomping own with time to browse this interesting complete with lyrics and music to guide and the last big farmer’s market of the town. Historic Main Street has scenic well you. Your ticket gets you season, something for everyone. Leave preserved “Civil War” era buildings and one free drink of white or the Lodge at 9:00 AM, return ~ 8:00 PM. a wealth of historic information. Leave red wine, beer or soda and $32. RSVP  by 9/27. the Lodge at 8:30 AM, return ~ 5:30 PM. party mix on each table. $48. RSVP  by 9/22. Additional drinks may be Impressionism Part II at deYoung ordered on “pay as you Museum • Tuesday, Quilt Festival in Santa Clara order” basis. Tables and seats are not re- October 12 — SOLD OUT Thursday, October 14 — 1781-08 served, first-come, first-served. OC Ball- You now have the opportunity to view Quilters/Crafters! This is your day to room doors open at 6:30 PM, Karaoke “The Post-Impressionist Masterpieces feast your eyes on everything involving 7:00-9:30 PM. $9. Now open to Guests! from the Musee d’Orsay.” The second needle arts. The Pacific International of two exhibitions from the permanent Quilt Festival held at the Santa Clara Just Added! New Resident collection of the Musee d’Orsay in Paris, Convention Center has a spectacular Orientation • Tuesday, October 19 the first was offered collection of 800 quilts Offered quarterly and designed for all to residents earlier and works of wearable and new homeowners, we will introduce you this year. Together textile art. This well-rec- to new residents and the Community the exhibitions ognized and largest quilt Association management staff. present the artistic show on the west coast Orientation provides valuable SOLD evolutionOUT in Paris, has not only astounding information about your As- 1860 to 1915. Highlighted works of works of quilt art but also sociation committees, lifestyle nearly 40 artists include Monet, Manet, a mall with 300 merchants offering the programming, and groups. Join Renoir, Cezanne, Degas, Gauguin, Pissar- best fabrics, notions, machines, wear- us from 1:00-3:00 PM in the Solarium. ro, van Gogh and Seurat. This unique op- able art and everything for the quilter, Light refreshments will be served. Free. portunity is made possible as the Musee artist and home seamstress. This Festival No RSVP  required. d’Orsay undergoes a partial closure to features over 60 workshops and lectures refurbish for its 25th Anniversary in 2011. presented by an international teaching San Francisco Shopping The deYoung is the only museum in the staff. For additional information regard- Wednesday, October 20 — 1840-08 world to host both exhibitions. Bring ing workshops, etc., check the website, Lots of Walking! Shop ‘til you drop at your own lunch or enjoy lunch on your www.quiltfest.com. Price includes admis- Union Square! This trip and one sched- own at the Museum café. Price includes sion and lunch is on your own. Leave the uled for mid-December are our last San audio headset for use in the museum. Lodge at 8:00 AM, return ~ 7:30 PM. Francisco shopping trips this year! Shop, Leave the Lodge at 8:00 AM, return ~ $48. RSVP  by 9/20. browse, or 5:30 PM. $55. people watch. Home, Health and Business Get your Macy’s Preston Castle in Ione with Jerry Showcase • Friday, October 15 11% discount Wednesday, October 13 — 1950-08 Learn about the latest products and card for the day Many stairs. Jerry Moorman, our step- services for your home, health, garden, as you board on guide, will lead this trip into the auto and personal/financial matters. the bus. To make your shopping more foothills to visit the impressive Preston Meet your Compass advertisers and other comfortable, we have made arrange- Castle in Ione. This unique building with local businesses that will showcase their ments with the bus company to meet you its turrets and tower began life in 1894 products for you to check out. Please at 2:00 PM in front of the St. Francis Ho- as the Preston School of Industry, a re- tel (Post & Powell) to load your packages form school for boys. The school was Home-Health-Business from your morning shopping so you can designed to teach boys a trade and ways Showcase do more shopping Lunch on your own. to survive in life. Leave the Lodge at 8:30 AM, return ~ The Castle closed in come by the Ballroom between 10:00 7:00 PM. $33. RSVP  by 10/1. 1960 and the boys AM and 2:00 PM to thank them for sup- were moved to the porting the Compass and many of our Evening Community Social Dance new Preston Youth Association and Group activities. Addi- Halloween “Spooktacular” Correctional Facility tional info: July Olson, 625-4014. Thursday, October 21 — 5023-08 nearby. The majestic brick and sandstone Calling all dancers and music lovers for building fell into disrepair and is now Karaoke Night a bewitching night of great music and being refurbished. Enjoy a docent tour of Monday, October 18 — 5051-08 fun costumes for a low price! Grab your the Castle and its history and Jerry will of- Bring your singing voice to our An- Halloween mask, cape or wand for a fer insights into the area. There are many nual Karaoke Night and sing-along with night filled with dancing and spooky steps within the Castle and steps to the neighbors and friends. If you enjoy per- activities. Enjoy a variety of music for

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singles and couples including freestyle, balcony sections. The Center Box section comedy clubs nationwide and appeared pop, ballroom, west coast swing and has 14 seats directly behind the Magnin and did voice impressions for major line-dancing with Box, which is the first row. The balance television shows including the Nutones. Dress- of our seating is in the The Drew Carey Show, The up to compete in Center Balcony right Family Guy and The Fairly Odd the “Spooktacular” behind the Center Box. Parents. A resident favorite costume contest. Enjoy dinner on your from last year’s line-up, show Enjoy a no-host own prior to the 8:00 opener Mike Betancourt has bar throughout the evening. Ballroom PM show in the North an incredible way of changing voices and doors open at 6:00 PM, dancing 6:30- Beach area with many creating characters. Presentation Hall (KS) 9:30 PM. $10. Now open to Guests! restaurants within walking distance of doors open at 5:30 PM for the theater. Leave the Lodge at 2:00 PM, a 6:00 PM show; and doors Vacaville Outlets Shopping Trip return ~ midnight. RSVP  by 10/1. open at 7:30 PM for an 8:00 Monday, October 25 — 1780-08 PM performance. $9. RSVP Let the shopping begin!! We are off to Oktoberfest Celebration  9/29. Comedy night Vacaville to visit the Outlets. Find impres- Friday, October 29 — 5044-08 patrons receive $1 off any $4 sive savings with over 100 stores. Enjoy Come polka! Our celebration includes food & beverage purchase at approximately traditional Oktoberfest music with the KS Café (extended hours to 8:00 PM) on six hours of Karl Lebherz Band, Viennese dancers from the day of the show. shopping for the famous Elk Grove Strauss Festival, everything wonderful food, fun, Off to the Races from designer contests and dancing. Thursday, November 4 — 1840-09 fashions to housewares to home furnish- Enjoy German tunes as We’re visiting Golden Gate Fields in Al- ings. Receive a VIP Coupon Book and a your dinner music and bany again to enjoy the heart-pounding detailed map and directory of the center audience dancing later intensity of live horse racing. Enjoy the upon arrival. There are several dining in the evening. After comfort and luxury of the Turf Club as options at the Outlets for lunch on your dinner, Stan & Poppi Dunn’s dancers will you enjoy an elegant, elaborate buffet own or bring your own bag lunch. Leave mesmerize you with elegant costumes while watching the races. Dress code: the Lodge at 9:00 AM, leave Outlets at and traditional waltz numbers performed Collared shirts and dress slacks are pre- 4:00 PM arrive LH at approximately 5:30 to the music recording of Vienna’s “Waltz ferred for men while PM. $27. RSVP  by 10/1. King,” Johann Strauss, Jr. Feast on a sump- women may wear tuous buffet of traditional German foods. dresses or tailored Just added! Kilaga Springs — At For a complete pants. No denim, sweat the Movies! “The Producers” menu, please visit pants, t-shirts, wind Monday, October 25 the Activities Desk. breakers, baseball caps or visors. Tennis PG; 135 minutes. Golden Globe nomi- Enjoy a no-host bar shoes for traction OK. Included: admis- nated movie “The Producers” when Ballroom doors sion, extensive buffet lunch served from starring Nathan Lane, Matthew open at 5:30 PM, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM and complimentary Broderick and Uma Thurman. A Dinner at 6:00 PM, show begins at 7:00 racing program. Leave the Lodge at 10:00 remake of Mel Brook’s comedy PM. Please inform the Activities Monitor AM, return ~ 7:00 PM. $59. RSVP  by musical. New time — doors upon registration if you have any dietary 10/15. open 1:00 PM for a 1:30 PM show, Pre- restrictions. $39. Now open to Guests! sentation Hall (KS). Free. “Spurs ‘n’ Hats” Country DJ Dinner Reno Silver Legacy Dance Beach Blanket Babylon • Wednesday, Monday, November 1 — 1770-09 Friday November 5 — 5024-09 October 27 — 1790-08A Today’s bus heads over beautiful Sierra Cowboy hats, jeans and boot scoot ‘n’ Center box (14 seats) $118; center bal- to Reno’s Silver Legacy for a day of sight- boogie music will take over the Ballroom cony (non-reserved) $82. Another trip seeing, gaming, lunching, at our country DJ to famous Beach Blanket Babylon in San people watching and excite- dance in coopera- Francisco! This zany musical spoof of pop ment. Receive $10 cash back tion with the Coun- culture has extravagant costumes and and $5 food coupon. Leave try Couples Dance outrageously huge hats. Even if you have the Lodge at 8:00 AM, return Group. Singles and seen the performance before, the show ~ 6:30 PM. $24. RSVP  by 10/15. couples will enjoy continually evolves its hilarious paro- country and rockabilly music all night dies of popular icons, updating spoofs Comedy Night at Kilaga Springs long. Popular songs will get you on the and adding new characters and songs Monday, November 1 dance floor to line dance, swing, two-step throughout the year. Due to rising ticket 6:00 PM performance — 5056-09A and more. Chef Roderick will prepare a prices, we have purchased non-reserved 8:00 PM performance — 5056-09B casual country western menu to kick the seating in the center box and center Headliner Tim O’Rourke has performed at night off. For a complete menu, visit the

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Activities Desk. A no-host bar will be avail- details — October 12 trip, page 42. Bring able when Ballroom doors open at 5:30 West Side Story at Orpheum your own lunch or enjoy lunch on your PM, dinner at 6:00 PM, dancing 7:00-10:00 Theatre • Wednesday, own at the Museum cafe. Price includes PM. $26. RSVP  by 9/29. November 10 — 1790-09 audio headset for use in the museum. More than 50 years ago, a show about Leave the Lodge at 8:00 AM , return ~ Hillsborough Antique Show & Sale New York City changed musical theatre 5:30 PM. $56. RSVP  by 10/22. Saturday, November 6 – 1781-09 forever. One of the most memorable mu- This is a trip designed for you antique sicals and greatest love stories of all time, “Suds” at Cosmopolitan Cabaret hounds! Travel to the Event Center in West Side Wednesday, San Mateo for the Hillsborough Antiques Story’s newest November 17 — 1793-09 Show & Sale, one of the oldest antiques production comes to San Francisco. Don’t Suds, the rocking ‘60s musical soap op- shows on the West Coast. This show sup- miss this thrilling presentation! Music era, is loaded with good clean fun, energy ports the United Voluntary Services, a includes “Tonight,” “America,” “Maria,” and some of the ‘60’s greatest pop hits. “I Feel Pretty” and “Somewhere.” Bring a This delightful story is sack lunch to be enjoyed on the bus. Our about a young woman and tickets are orchestra seating at the 2:00 her guardian angels who PM production. Our coach will drop you come to teach her about worthy organization. Shop 300 specialty off at Union Square after the show for finding true love in, of exhibitors from North America and Eu- dinner on your own. Depart Union Square all places, a laundromat. rope. We plan a stop for lunch at Fresh at 8:00 PM for Lincoln Hills. Leave the Included in over 50 favorite songs are Choice Restaurant in San Mateo, offering lodge at 11:00 AM, return ~ 10:30 PM. “Where the Boys Are,” “These Boots Are many options for salads, pasta dishes, $105. RSVP  by 10/8. Made for Walkin’,” ”Respect,” ”I Feel soups, etc., and includes dessert – buffet Good” and “Do You Want to Know a Se- style. Trip cost includes show admittance, Simon & Garfunkel Tribute Concert cret.” Showtime 8:00 PM. We will arrive lunch and non-alcoholic beverage. Addi- featuring AJ Swearingen and in time for dinner on your own. Located tional items at your own cost. Leave the Jonathan Beedle close to the Crest Theatre, the area Lodge at 9:00 AM, return ~ 6:30 PM. $62. Monday, November 15 — 5040-09 boasts many restaurants – Cosmo Café, RSVP  by 10/15. AJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle have Esquire Grill, Crest Café, and more. Leave been performing a remarkable tribute the Lodge at 4:45 PM, return ~ 11:00 PM. “Sparkle & Snow” to the music of “Simon & $50. RSVP  by 11/1. Holiday Fashion Show Garfunkel,” two of the most Tuesday, November 9 — 5011-9 popular recording artists “Christmas Magic” — A Lincoln Holiday fashion will sparkle in the Ball- of the 1960’s, for more Hills Players Production room. Watch friends and neighbors than a decade. This magical Thursday, November 18 • 7:00 PM showcase the latest designs from some duo will present a 25 song Adult 5082-09A Child 5082-09A1 of your favorite stores to help you ring in program including “Mrs. Friday, November 19 • 7:00 PM the holiday season. Enjoy an appetizing Robinson” and “Strawberry Fields,” to Adult 5082-09B Child 5082-09B1 “Sounds of Silence” and “Scarborough Saturday, November 20 Fair.” Ballroom doors open at 6:30 PM Family Matinee 1:00 PM Show for 7:00 PM performance. $14. Now Adult 5082-09C Child 5082-09C1 open to Guests. RSVP by  9/29. Saturday, November 20 • 7:00 PM Adult 5082-09D Child 5082-09D1 luncheon and mimosa beverages prior to Impressionism Part II at deYoung What does it mean when a dancing bear, show. Come early to shop unique vendors Museum toy soldiers, geisha girls, a princess, can- displaying the latest accessories and fash- Tuesday, November 16 — 1760-09 can girls, reindeer, and Santa all share the ion items in the Pre-function Area from Continue your exploration and appre- same stage? It means that Christmas is 10:30 AM-2:30 PM. Shop even if you’re ciation of the works of legendary Im- just around the corner, not attending the Fashion Show. We will pressionist artists from the permanent and the Players Group also offer the popular Gentleman’s table is presenting another this year for men who would like to join Christmas spectacular. us! Advise the Monitor when purchasing Experience a night of tickets if you wish to be seated at the laughter and enjoyment Gentleman’s table. If you are interested as the OC Ballroom magically transforms in being a model, contact Tamara Coil, into the North Pole, an orphanage, and Events Coordinator. For a complete a loving family home before your eyes. menu, visit the Activities Desk. OC Ball- collection of the Musee d’Orsay in Paris. At the heart of the glitter, great music room doors open at 11:00 AM; lunch Enjoy the opportunity to view the second and dancing, see the moving story of an served 11:30 AM; show 12:30 PM. $29. exhibit “The Post-Impressionist Master- orphan girl dreaming of love and some RSVP  by 9/29. pieces from the Musee d’Orsay.” See trip traditional Christmas magic. The Players’

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Holiday Shows always sell out, so make the Apple Hill area in the foothills. First and a cast and crew of over 100 to Sac- sure to purchase tickets early. Ballroom stop High Hill Ranch to browse their gift ramento in America’s #1 Holiday Show, doors open at 12:30 PM for 1:00 PM shops for specialty items and purchase the Radio City Christmas Spectacular! show; doors open 6:30 PM for 7:00 PM apples and apple products – maybe For 75 years, the Radio City Rockettes, shows. $10 for adults; $8 for children an apple pie for Thanksgiving. The Pie the world’s most famous precision dance ages 12 years and under. Families with House Restaurant will set aside an area troupe, have been a major force in enter- children will receive priority seating for for the group to have lunch at 12:00 PM. tainment. We have reserved seating in the matinee show. RSVP  by 9/29. Give the Monitor your Section 101 for the 4:00 PM performance. choice of a Quarter Barbecue Leave the Lodge 2:30 PM, return ~ 7:00 49ers vs. Tampa Bay at Chicken or Veggie Burger to PM. $86. RSVP  by 11/15. Candlestick Park accompany Macaroni Salad, Sunday, November 21 — 6300-09 Dinner Roll/Butter, Apple Pie “Spirit of Christmas” at Eldorado Nothing says fall like watching a football a la Mode and beverage in Reno game at a stadium in the cool crisp air! of either Apple Juice, coffee Thursday, December 16 — 1792-09 Leave the driving and parking to the bus or hot tea. Time for more The Eldorado Hotel Casino proudly pres- driver. Bring jackets and muffs. shopping before departing for Jodar ents “The Most Enchanting Christmas Candlestick Park in San Fran- Vineyards and Winery tasting room. Taste Show this side of the North Pole!” After cisco is the place for this game handcrafted wines produced in small lots a beautiful scenic ride over the Sierras with San Francisco 49ers facing to achieve the Jodar-style balance of bold into Reno, you will enjoy time for gam- Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Game fruit with graceful oak tones. The $5 (in- ing, browsing, etc., prior to a wonderful begins at 1:05 PM. We have cluded) entitles you to tastings and sou- buffet dinner beginning at 4:30 PM. Fol- purchased upper reserved seat- venir wine glass. This winery’s main focus lowing the buffet, attend the 7:00 PM ing in Section 44. This is our first trip to is red wines and has limited tastings of performance of “Spirit of Christmas,” A watch the 49ers play at Candlestick so white wines. Leave the Lodge 9:30 AM, Magical Celebration. This wonderful New don’t miss it. We plan to arrive with plen- return ~ 5:30 PM. $48 (includes lunch, an York style holiday presentation features ty of time to buy lunch (on your own) from apple fritter to take home, tastings, wine everything that is best about this most many food vendors available or bring your glass). RSVP  by 11/1. wonderful time of the year: breathtaking own. No glass containers allowed in sta- scenery; gorgeous costumes; wonderful dium. Leave the Lodge at 9:00 AM, return San Francisco Shopping Christmas songs; and the “highest kicking ~ 7:00 PM. $87. RSVP  by 10/20. Monday, November 29 — 1841-09 chorus girls this side of the North Pole.” Lots of Walking! This trip and one in Leave the Lodge at 11:30 AM, return ~ Concert Performance with mid December are the last trips to the 10:30 PM. $77 includes show and dinner. “Patchouli” — featuring Sana City this year for shopping, browsing, or RSVP  by 11/5. Christian and Terry Allwein people watching. Get your Macy’s 11% Monday, November 22 — 5058-09 discount for the day as you board the bus. Cirque Dreams Holidaze at The Sana Christian and Terry Allwein Trio To make your shopping more comfort- Community Theatre • Wednesday, known as “Patchouli” brought residents to able, our coach will December 29 — 4562-09 their feet during their Music Night perfor- meet you at 2:00 PM A jaw-dropping winter wonderland! This mance earlier this year. With the amazing in front of the St. original new musical extravaganza is response from the Francis Hotel (Post & filled with spectacle, imagination and first show, we will Powell) to load your whimsical dreams. Ornaments come to present a concert packages from your life as costumed characters and perform performance with morning shopping so you can do more astonishing feats celebrating the holiday their quintet band, shopping. Lunch on your own. Leave the including lead Lodge at 8:30 AM, return ~ 7:00 PM. $33. guitar, rhythm guitar, 12-string guitar, RSVP  by 11/12. bass and drums. Hear many of the same season. An international cast of acrobats, favorites from the first program includ- Radio City Rockettes aerialists, singers, dancers and musicians ing Aretha Franklin’s “Chain Of Fools” Arco Arena • Wednesday, fill this Cirque Dream on stage, in the air and Jeff Healy Band’s “Angel Eyes.” This December 15 — 4590-09 and dangling from a 24’ tall magical tree. diverse group will also perform songs by Not everyone is able to travel to New York This tribute to the holiday season for all the Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, the City to see the famed Rockettes Show at ages has over 100 dazzling costumes, an Turtles and Van Morrison. OC Ballroom Radio City Music Hall. Therefore, Radio original musical score and holiday favor- doors open at 6:30 PM for 7:00 PM perfor- City Entertainment is bring- ites. Leave the Lodge at 6:30 PM, return mance. $12. RSVP  by 9/29. ing the beloved spectacular ~11:30 PM. $67. RSVP  by 11/6. to Arco Arena. Fill your heart Apple Hill/Jodar Winery with Christmas as the world- Sacramento Speaker Series Tuesday, November 23 — 1821-09 famous Radio City Rockettes 2010 - 2011 Series Don’t miss this beautiful fall ride to visit bring their eye-high kicks Experience the ultimate in cultural enter-

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tainment – diverse opinions, profound NBC Special Correspondent. Brokaw insights, and fascinating discussion on a has interviewed every president since Broadway Sacramento broad scope of issues. Sold as a seriesv, Lyndon Johnson and has covered every 2010-2011 no individual performances sold, all at the presidential election since This fall’s new Broadway Sacramento Sacramento Community Center Theatre 1968. Brokaw has also writ- season includes five shows representing at 8:00 PM. Leave the Lodge at 6:30 PM, ten articles for several publi- the variety of Broadway theatre and is the return ~ 10:30 PM. RSVP  by 7/1. cations and authored several largest performing arts event in the Capi- Choose from three price points. Gold and books, including his first best tal Region. The glitz, glamour, excitement, Silver are reserved; Bronze is open seating seller, The Greatest Generation. anticipation and professionalism of Broad- in the second tier. Our bus normally ar- way are all here. All performances are at rives at the Theatre by 7:30 PM so Bronze John Hofmeister — D the Community Center Theatre, 8:00 PM. should get a good choice for seating. Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Reserved Orchestra seating. Leave the • $445 Gold Seating As President of Shell Oil from 2005- Lodge at 6:30 PM, return ~ 11:30 PM. (six speakers) — 4621-04 2008, Hofmeister launched an unprec- Please see individual show below for day, • $350 Silver Seating edented outreach program to discuss date and price of performance. (six speakers) — 4622-04 critical global energy challenges. Today, • $260 Bronze Seating he heads the “Citizens for 9 To 5 The Musical • Tuesday, (six speakers) — 4623-04 Affordable Energy” a public March 15, 2011 — 4562-05C policy advocacy firm that “9 To 5 The Musical” is a hilarious story Laura W. Bush — A promotes sound US energy of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex Monday, October 11 solutions and includes educa- era. This new musical comedy, direct Mrs. Laura W. Bush has been instrumen- tion on energy issues. This will be an in- from Broadway, is based on the hit mov- tal in many issues of national and global depth, candid look at US energy policy, ie and features Dolly Parton’s original concern, with particular emphasis on face-to-face, with one of the nation’s hit title song. This is the story of three education, human rights, HIV/AIDS and leading oil industry executives. unlikely friends who con- malaria and women’s health. spire to take control of their Although Mrs. Bush has left Dr. Jane Goodall — E company and learn there’s the political spotlight of the Thursday, March 3, 2011 nothing they can’t do — even White House, she has con- The year 2010 marks a milestone for the in a man’s world. Outrageous, thought- tinued her involvement with Jane Goodall Institute and its founder, provoking and even a little romantic, America’s youth and reading Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE. 50 years ago, “9 To 5 The Musical” is about teaming initiatives which are issues she is very Goodall, now a world-renowned prima- up and taking care of business and it’s passionate about from her years as a tologist, conservationist and US Messen- about getting credit and getting even former teacher and librarian. ger of Peace, traveled to what … and it soon will arrive in Sacramento. is today Tanzania’s Gombe $67. RSVP  by 2/1/11. Peter Hillary — B National Park. The chimpan- Tuesday, November 30 zee behavioral research she Young Frankenstein Son of the great adventurer Sir Edmund pioneered there has pro- Tuesday, April 19, 2011 — 4562-05D Hillary, Peter Hillary made history in duced a wealth of scientific discovery The classic Mel Brooks movie is alive 1990 as the first son to have followed in and has expanded into a global mission … and it’s headed here! This wickedly his father’s footsteps to the summit of to empower people to make a difference inspired re-imaging of the Frankenstein the world’s highest mountain – Mt. Ever- for all living things. legend follows young Dr. Frankenstein as est. In 1999, they repeated he attempts to create a monster but not the act; this time in Antarc- Jeannette Walls — F without hilarious complications. Don’t tica. Together they became Monday, April 4, 2011 miss the sensational cast delivering your the first father and son to Jeannette Walls’ powerful memoir, The favorite moments from the establish new routes across Glass Castle, has been on the New York classic film, plus brand-new Antarctica and the South Times best-seller list for over three years show-stopping numbers such Pole. Hillary is an explorer and philan- and has sold over two million copies. as “Transylvania Mania,” thropist living in New Zealand and has Walls grew up in poverty with her siblings and “He Vas My Boyfriend.” The brains over 30 expeditions in his career. and brilliant, unorthodox, behind the laughter is Tony winner Mel irresponsible parents. Despite Brooks himself – who wrote the music Tom Brokaw — C her hardships, she developed and lyrics and co-wrote the book along Tuesday, January 11, 2011 the determination to move to with his record-breaking team from The Tom Brokaw, one of the most trusted New York City at 16, graduate Producers. $67. RSVP  by 2/15/11. and respected figures in broadcast jour- with honors from Barnard College and nalism, has been with NBC News for become a well-known TV personality and Mary Poppins 44 years. Brokaw has hosted the “NBC journalist for New York Magazine, Esquire, Tuesday, June 7, 2011 — 4562-05E Nightly News,” “Today” and is currently USA Today and MSNBC.com. The world’s most famous nanny arrives

50 September 2010 Compass Compass September 2010 51 Classes in Sacramento! This Tony award-winning Michelet. $60 (four sessions). Learn how 32 years and taught extension classes in production is everything you’d hope to sketch and draw portraits from a live art for six years for Cal State Hayward for in a Broadway musical – and more. model. Train your eyes and go to the and the University of California, Berke- Produced by Disney and Cameron Mack- essence of an expression or movement ley. He has a master’s degree in art from intosh, the show includes such wonderful by doing quick sketches. Practice lines, Colorado State College in Greeley. RSVP songs as ‘Chim Chim Cher- values, shading, and volumes while  by 10/6. ee,” “A Spoonful of Sugar,” drawing longer poses. Model fee: $12- and, of course, “Super- 20 (depending on the number of partici- Oil Painting with Frank Ordaz: califragilisticexpialidocious.” pants). Model will be present during all Intermediate to Advanced The New York Daily News hails “Mary four sessions. A supply list will be given Fridays, October 1-29 — 1016-08 Poppins” as “a roof-raising, toe-tapping, upon registration. New students: email 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (OC). Instructor: high-flying extravaganza!” Let your imagi- instructor at [email protected], Frank Ordaz. $130 (four sessions, no nation take flight at this perfectly magical for more information or questions. RSVP class October 22). Bring your painting musical!! $82. RSVP  by 5/1/11.  by 9/29. to new heights! Oil artist Frank Ordaz will share his expertise in a limited class Sold Out Trips/Events Drawing Trees •Wednesdays, for intermediate to advanced artists. thru October 20 October 6-27 — 1010-08 Frank’s class will focus on understanding 9:30 AM-12:00 PM (OC). Instructor: light in a fun and engaging manner; how Trip/Event · Date · Departure Time Claire Michelet.$60(four sessions). Ex- light affects color;creating • Hornblower Cruise and Lunch – plore and learn how to draw trees, one unified and dynamic paint- September 27 – 11:00 AM of the most beautiful works of nature. ings with understanding a • Impressionism @ deYoung – Experiment with a variety of draw- centrality of focus; color September 30 – 8:00 AM ing techniques to render this amazing mixing and becoming fa- • Burn the Floor – October 5 – 6:30 PM subject matter: from pencils, color and miliar with painting tools • Fleet Week Bus 1 – October 9 – watercolor pencils, chalks, and pastels, and getting the most out 10:30 AM to pen & ink & wash. All levels welcome. of them. Still Life and Landscape paint- • Impressionism @ deYoung – A supply list will be given upon registra- ing will be used as springboards to October 12 – 8:00 AM tion. RSVP  by 9/29. understand “indoor” versus “outdoor” • Le Grande Cirque – light. Frank will demonstrate color mix- October 19 – 11:30 AM —Oils, Pastels & Acrylics— ing as he provides demo at all meetings and answer questions of process as well Art Classes Impressionism and Landscape as tell jokes. Make sure you receive a Painting with Oils and Acrylic copy of the supply list when you reg- —Drawing— Wednesdays, October 13- ister. About the instructor: Frank Ordaz November 10 — 1030-09 is an accomplished and award-winning Drawing Workshop — Portraiture 9:00-11:30 AM (OC). Instructor: LH resi- artist and illustrator and was chosen as Saturday, October 9 — 1011-08 dent artist Tom Proctor. $65 (five ses- featured artist for the 2006 White House 9:00 AM-3:00 PM (OC). Instructor: Claire sions). Choose between Oil and Acrylic Easter Egg Roll. For more of his work, Michelet. $39, handout fee $4 payable to as a medium. Complete original paint- please check www.ordazart.com or you instructor. Learn how to sketch one of the ings based on students’ photographs or can see Frank at work in his Gallery in most fascinating subjects, human from instructor’s large photo selection. Auburn. RSVP  by 9/24. faces. Explore each feature that plays First-time students will be contacted a role in human expression and by instructor to Painting Pastels and Oils with Joan combine them through differ- spend time with Mondays September 27- ent exercises and techniques. him reviewing a October 25 — 1050-08A Practice using contour lines notebook com- Or Tuesdays, September 28- and ways to create volume and shadows. posed for their October 26 — 1050-08B Learn basic anatomical facial structure. use. Included will be a suggested sup- 9:00–11:30 AM (OC). Instructor: Joan There will be a one-on-one help all along ply list, palette layout of color and the Jordan. $65. Class is open to both pastel the workshop. Beginners especially wel- Munsell Color Theory. New students will and oil painters. Under Joan’s guidance, come. A supply list will be given upon learn to analyze or “read” paintings by learn the art of pastel or oil painting. registration. Class will take a 30-minute well-known artists. Strong emphasis is No previous training necessary. Create a break at 12:00 PM for lunch. RSVP  placed on understanding an ideal com- painting deserving of a beautiful frame. by 10/1. position using elements of art structure. Class divided based on student’s art A variety of art books and magazines medium. New students, please ask for Portrait Drawing from the Model from Tom’s library are available for study supply list when registering. RSVP  Wednesdays, during class or check out. Continuing by 9/20 or 9/21. October 6-27 — 1013-08 students encouraged to enroll. About the 1:00-3:30 PM (OC). Instructor: Claire instructor: Tom was an art instructor for

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—Mixed Media Collage— for residents who have never worked break. (KS) Instructor: David Hoff. Class with clay and continuing students who $52; additional firing fee $7. David Hoff Mixed Media Collage • Thursdays, want to further develop their skills. Years is returning to Lincoln Hills with his Air- October 14-28 — 1140-09 teaching art and ceramics make Jim an brush Workshop. This class is open to 9:00-11:30 AM (OC). Instructor: Jo Ann excellent instructor with expertise in this anyone who wishes to complete pieces Brown-Scott. $44 (three sessions). This medium. Learn basic hand- with the blend look of airbrushing. For lively and improvisational fine art work- building and wheel-throwing those who have airbrushed before, bring shop will show you how to turn recy- techniques with individual a variety of different pieces. For newbies clables such as magazine pages, wrap- attention from Jim to accom- in ceramics airbrushing, ping paper and interesting beads and plish your goals. First-time please bring the pieces trinkets you have saved for years into students will be provided clay suggested on the sup- mixed media collage art and unique, and may use instructor’s tools to create ply list. No matter what 3-D paper assemblages, all suitable their first art piece. Supply list will be your experience or skill for framing. This free-spirited collage provided after the first meeting for future level, this will be a fun class and a great art uses your favorite colors, textures classes. RSVP  by 9/28. time to make some personal gifts for the and images in paper or fabric scraps holidays. Class price includes airbrush plus small objects in the Advanced Ceramics • Tuesdays, usage and color needed for your pieces. creation of brand new art. October 5-26 — 2053-09 However, students may bring their own One-on-one guidance in the 9:00 AM-12:30 PM (OC). Instructor: Jim pre-cleaned Greenware pieces to work technique of layering torn Alvis. $54 (four sessions). This course on. Make sure you receive a copy of the papers into a collage com- is intended for self motivated students/ supply list when you register. Class size position and in the process artists with established ceramic skills. is limited to 18, so sign up early. RSVP of composing 3-D paper There will be assignments and dem-  by 10/18. assemblages will be provided. There is onstrations given by the instructor as no possibility for mistake in creating well as individual guidance in order to — Lladro — this artwork – it is easy, fun and will further refine students’ techniques and open your eyes to a fresh, new art us- projects. RSVP  by 9/28. Spanish Oil Painting • ing many materials you already have. Wednesdays, October 13- A supply list will be provided upon Beginning Hand Building November 10 — 2060-09 registration. At the end of the class, Potter’s Wheel Techniques 1:00-4:00 PM (KS). Instructor: Barbara Bar- students will finish two frame-worthy with Terry • Thursdays, tling. $48 (five sessions). This is a begin- pieces of Fine Art. If you have any ques- October 7-28 — 2014-09 ning and continuing class on how to paint tions about the class, please call Jo at 1:00-4:00 PM (OC). Instructor: Terry porcelain figurines.Prerequisite: Begin- 543-1357. RSVP  by 10/7. Accomando. $54 (four sessions). Have ning students required to attend five you ever wanted to work in clay but did consecutive classes in order to complete —Watercolor— not take the opportunity first-time instruction and project. Lladro because you did not know requires a steady hand Watercolor Painting • Fridays, where to start? Terry’s and concentration. Learn October 1-22 — 1111-09 beginning Ceramics class basics by painting a small 1:30-4:30 PM (OC). Instructor: Anthony will allow you to work at figurine; price varies, $5- Rogone. $70 (four sessions). In this wa- your own pace receiving $25 each. Project paint tercolor class, you will learn how to de- individual instruction to achieve your is available from instructor; price is based velop your “painter’s eye” by using color personal goals. She brings 34 years expe- on use upon project completion. Stu- to show shape and form. You will learn rience teaching Ceramic and Drawing and dents must contact instructor at least two watercolor techniques through instruc- Painting to help you work independently weeks before class start to place figurine tor demonstration, guided practice, and on any project you choose to make. Terry order for the class. Please call Barbara at independent exploration. This fun way gives frequent demonstrations introduc- 645-7263. RSVP  by 10/6. of painting keeps your watercolors fresh ing you to new and exciting projects. Be and spontaneous. The goal of this class sure to bring tools and materials to class Lladro Workshop • Wednesdays, is to see it, simplify it and paint it. RSVP for a fun and successful experience. For September — 2062-01I  by 9/24. new students, please ask for supply list October — 2062-01J when you register. RSVP  by 9/30. 1:00-4:00 PM (KS). Moderator: Barbara Ceramics Classes Bartling. $12 per session. This workshop — Earthenware — is for Lladro hobbyists who are going Beginning/Intermediate Ceramics on vacation so cannot attend a class with Jim • Tuesdays, Airbrushing Workshop • Monday full-time and those who can work on October 5-26 — 2013-09 November 1 — 1100-09A their own. Workshop is not for begin- 1:00-4:00 PM (OC). Instructor: Jim Alvis. Firing Fee — 1100-09B ners and will not provide instruction $54 (four sessions). An introductory class 8:30 AM-4:30 PM with an hour lunch from moderator. The workshop is held

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56 September 2010 Compass Classes in conjunction with the ongoing Lladro specific class that focuses on one fea- search and reconnect with friends, old class. Workshop sessions can be paid as ture of Excel - how to create a table of school chums, and family across town you come but must be paid before start- data, such as a party invitation list, an or continents. A quick way to stay up- ing the session. No lockers provided for address book, an inventory list, medical to-date with life stories and photos workshop attendees but there will be a bills/information, etc., and anything else with people you like. Class teaches the locker for all “work in progress.” Mod- you want to keep organized informa- basics: how to sign up, set up a profile, erator responsible for “firing” and mak- tion of. RSVP  by Now. post first comments. Create ing sure everyone is following guidelines an event, post a picture, and safety procedures. Workshop in- Word Phase Two: Integrating and invite friends to your cludes firing and use of moderator’s sup- Graphics and Text Facebook site; more if time plies including brushes and tools. Oils, Mondays & Wednesdays permits. Class offers two paints, glazes, silk flowers, etc., available October 4-13 — 2650-08 hours of lecture and one hour lab prac- for purchase from instructor during 9:00-11:00 AM (OC). Instructor: Angela tice per meeting. $2 fee for handouts workshop. Space limited; sign up early! Blas. $48 (four sessions).Prerequisite: payable to instructor. About the Instruc- Lots of practice with Microsoft Word or tor: An educator for over 15 years, Cami Computer (PC) Classes Word Phase One or Word Basics. The has extensive experience in elementary this class will provide the student with education and adult instruction develop- Please continue to give us feedback on the additional practice with Word 2007. ing and implementing various curricula. PC class you would be interested in taking We will explore the advanced features RSVP  by 10/12. by registering in our PC Interest List of Word such as integrating text and at the Activities Desk. graphics, using smart art, styles, section Facebook 2: Getting More Involved breaks .creating flyers, brochures, spe- Tuesday & Thursday, -Operating System- cial labels, tables. These are some of the November 2 & 4 — 2693-09B topics we will cover, and Angela will pro- 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. (OC). Instructor: Cami Intro to PC: Beginner’s Guide to vide tips and shortcuts to do some tasks Cordell. $34 (two sessions). Prerequi- Computers • Monday & Wednesday, that previously seemed daunting. Join us site: Must have taken Facebook 1 and/ November 8 & 10 — 2540-09 for a fun class. RSVP  by 9/28. or “Friend” the Instructor prior to class. 1:00-4:00 PM (OC). Instructor: Cami Now that you know how to establish your Cordell. $34 (two sessions). Beginners — MSWord: Mail Merge • Mondays & profile and connect with friends using ask questions, experiment, learn what Wednesdays, October 25- Facebook (FB), it is time to embellish your things are called and how they work. For November 3 — 2650-09 site and use the more advanced features brand new computer users who want 9:00-11:00 AM. (OC). Instructor: Angela FB has to offer. This class will teach you to learn the very basics: how to use the Blas. $48. This is an eight-hour work- more fun stuff in FB. Class will teach you mouse, when to click and double-click, shop designed to provide the student about video, photos, live feed, notes, how to copy and paste, save and print with the knowledge and practice to links, games, and more. Practice will be documents; how to find, move, copy, or execute Microsoft Words’ mail merge. provided intermittently throughout class. delete files; and how to create folder. We This is a perfect time to learn the class Also, if you want to learn to use FB from will work on keyboarding skills as well. so you can be ready when it’s time to your cell phone, bring phone to class. $2 Class offers two hours of lecture and send those holiday cards, invitations and hand out fee payable to instructor. RSVP one hour lab practice per meeting.$2 other mailings. Learn how to utilize Mi-  by 10/26. handout fee at class payable to instruc- crosoft’s Mail Merge to make these tasks tor. RSVP  by 11/1. easier. We will use it to create labels, —Digital Photography— form letters, club documents, etc. This —Microsoft 2007— will make managing your address list Digital Photography for Beginners easy, sending written communications Wednesdays, Practical Excel much more systematic and managing October 6 & 13 — 2621-09 Mondays & Wednesdays, group lists. RSVP  by 10/18. 1:00-3:00 PM (OC). Instructor: Den- September 20-29 — 2641-08 nis Bowcut. $24 (two sessions). Forget 9:00-11:00 AM (OC). Instructor: Angela —Social Networking— the computer for this class! In the two Blas. $48 (four sessions). We all have to meetings, the instruction will focus on keep information about Facebook 1: Getting Started actual use of your digital camera. First, things, our collections, Tuesday & Thursday, we’ll make sense of camera menu and party planning, club mem- October 19&21 — 2693-09A set-up functions, particularly the various bership lists, and our ad- 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (OC). Instructor: Cami symbols and controls and what’s best dress book. Using Excel Cordell. $34 (two sessions). Prerequisite: for particular situations. After gaining provides a great way of Student must have an email account. confidence with basic camera settings, storing and organizing this information Want to reconnect with long lost friends we’ll explore ways to improve our pho- and when combined with Word for mail but don’t know how or where to find tographs. You’ll take and share pictures merge, it is wonderful! This is a very them? Get into Facebook, a fun way to and have an opportunity to view and

Compass September 2010 57 Classes compare the projected images as time Touch or iPad to class – we have free squash, apples, etc, this project will get allows. RSVP  by 9/29. WiFi which allows you to use the Inter- you in the spirit of this wonderful holi- net and check out the applications we day. This is easy to paint. Beginners are — Mac Computer Classes — discuss and demonstrate. Class material always welcome. Instructor brings all the fee of $5 payable to instructor at the supplies, just come and have fun. Mate- Beginning Macintosh • Saturdays, class. RSVP  by 10/1. rial fee is $7.00 payable to instructor. September 18 & 25 — 2514-08 RSVP  by 10/8. Or November 13 & 20 — 2514-09 Cooking 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (OC)/ Instructor: Jim —Origami— Haugaard. $60. No ex- Cooking with Chef Roderick – perience necessary! This Risotto! Holiday Origami is a two-day hands-on Tuesday, October 12 — 4013-09 Mondays, November 15 - workshop, six hours, 9:00-11:00 AM (KS). Instructor: Chef December 6 — 3040-09 for anyone who wishes Roderick. $15. Arborio rice 2:00-4:00 PM (OC). Instructor: Kathy to learn how to use the Macintosh is a very versatile grain. Vanderwerff. $30. Learn the art of an- Computer. We will cover all areas of the Chef Roderick will cover cient Japanese paper folding, Origami! Desktop including the Dock, Menus, the different dishes you can Class offers varied projects Keyboard and all the different functions prepare with risotto includ- that celebrate the holiday of the Mouse. Beginning word process- ing creamy mushroom. season including holiday ing will be covered using Text Edit, an Students will receive print- decors, cards, napkin rings, Apple application. Use our own desktop ed copy of each recipe and relish Chef ’s gift box and much more. In- iMacs or bring your own laptop. RSVP tasty risotto recipes. RSVP  by 10/5. structions for each project  Now or by 11/5. will be provided so you can Crafts make this a fun project with your fam- Your Mac and Digital Photography ily. Students must bring Origami papers Saturdays, October 23 & —Decorative Painting— (6x6), pencil, ruler, glue stick and scissors November 6 — 2520-08 to class. Beginners are welcome! Check 1:00–3:00 PM (OC). Instructor: Irwin Mal- One Stroke™ Decorative the display window (OC) for project sam- off. $40. Two sessions, no class October Halloween Pail ples. RSVP  by 11/8. 30. Prerequisites: Having a Macintosh and Sunday, September 26 — 1040-08 a digital camera. Our class will 2:00-4:30 PM (OC). Instructor: Carol Dance Classes cover basic camera functions Sveglini. Class fee $25. We will be paint- and the settings that will give ing our pails with pumpkins and candy All dance classes: For a smooth transition you optimum results in various corn, bats and spider webs. between classes, dance instruction will finish situations. Students will take pictures and Easy and fun to paint. Fill five minutes prior to advertised ending time. learn how to import them into their Mac. with your favorite candy Please clear the room ASAP to make room Students will use iPhoto and learn how to or use as a pencil holder for the next class. Thank you. organize their photos, do basic editing, or put a fall Mum plant to and share their photos using email. Please complete your Halloween —Ballroom Dance— note there is one week between the two décor. This will also be a sessions. RSVP  by 10/15. fun Halloween gift for your grandkids Beginning Ballroom – Cha Cha to prepare them for trick or treating. $5 Saturdays, October 9-30 — 3518-09 iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad Class material fee payable to the instructor 10:00-11:00 AM (KS). Instructors: Saturday, November 6 — 2660-09 covers all supplies needed to complete Nancy & Steve Fontaine. $20 (four ses- 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (KS). Instructor: Ken the project. Beginners are always wel- sions).1… 2… Cha Cha Cha! It’s as easy Silverman. $36. Get more out of – and come. RSVP  by 9/20. as that. This great Latin dance into – your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad is just plain fun and playful than you ever thought possible. The new Decorative Folk Art — with just enough Cuban hips iOS4 (the operating system for these Thanksgiving Tray• Sunday, for the beginner. We will focus devices) is part of the class. This class October 17 — 1041-09 on the rhythm, leading and will demonstrate the many settings and 2:00-4:30 PM (OC). Instructor: Carol following & fun while we learn applications on the large screen in the Sveglini. Class Fee $25. Get ready for the beginning steps for this dance. RSVP Presentation Hall (KS). Both PC and Mac Thanksgiving! We  by 10/1. users can benefit from learning system will be painting a settings and Syncing your information; tray for the Thanks- Intermediate Ballroom — how to get all that “stuff ’’ into the unit giving holiday. Deco- Country Two Step • Saturdays, and discover additional tools and refer- rated with a cornu- October 9-30 — 3519-09 ence areas. Learn how to make folders copia filled with the 11:00-12:00 PM (KS). Instructors: Nancy on your device. Bring your iPhone, iPod bountiful harvest of pumpkins, eggplant, & Steve Fontaine. $20 (four sessions).

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Work on Country Two Step at the Inter- Clogging II • Tuesdays, that will prepare you to advance to more mediate level, continuing where we left October 5-26 — 3570-09A challenging line dance classes in the off last month in the beginning level. 12:00-1:00 PM (KS). Instructor: Susie future. RSVP  by 10/29. Learn to polish your leading and fol- Thomas. $20 (four sessions).Prerequi- lowing skills and bring your technique site: Completion of Clogging I/Beginning Line Dance I/Beginner with Audrey and style up a notch. Great dance, great Clogging or instructor’s approval. RSVP Thursdays, class! RSVP  by 10/1.  by 9/28. November 4-18 — 3601-09A 2:30-3:30 PM (KS). Instructor: Audrey Fish. –Clogging– Clogging Performance • Tuesdays, $15 (three sessions).This beginner class October 5-26 — 3570-09B will teach you the fundamentals of line Clogging I with Janice • Tuesdays, 1:00-2:00 PM (KS). Instructor: Susie dancing, including the basic steps, such October 5-26 — 3571-09A Thomas. $20 (four sessions). Prereq- as the grapevine, jazz box, shuffle, quar- 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (KS). Instructor: uisite: Completion of three sessions ter and half turns at a slow tempo. If you Janice Hanzel. $20 (four sessions).Pre- of Clogging II or instructor’s approval. haven’t line danced before, we recom- requisite: Instructor’s approval and/ Learn intricate choreography and forma- mend taking Intro to Line Dance first. or previous clogging experience. Must tion. Note: Students registered for the RSVP  by 10/29. be proficient in the Beginning Clogging Performance class are not required to steps. This class will offer beyond the perform at events. RSVP  by 9/28. Line Dance II/Beginner — basics and bring the students’ skills to Intermediate with Audrey the next level of beginning Clogging. –Hula Dance– Mondays, New dances and more new steps will be November 1-29 — 3601-09B taught. Music with the Big Band sound, Hula Continuation • Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 PM (OC). Instructor: Audrey Country, Bluegrass and some Pop will October 7-November 11 — 3902-09 Fish. $25 (five sessions). This class is one add variety. RSVP  9/28. 1:15-2:15 PM (KS). Instructor: Auntie notch above the beginner Naomi Kalama. $48 (six sessions).A con- class, offering more chal- Beginning Clogging • Tuesdays, tinuing, not a beginning class. Naomi lenging beginning, and October 5-26 — 3571-09B Kalama is a well- some easier intermediate 12:00-1:00 PM (KS). Instructor: Janice known instructor dances. This may include Hanzel. $20 (four sessions). Returning and performer more turns and combinations students can hone their skills. Janice is who teaches Hula, o f steps connected together, some- a certified clogging instructor with 30 dance of the Is- times done to faster music. This would be years of teaching experience nation- lands. Enjoy a fun, the next step if you’ve had beginning line wide and internationally. Clogging is an relaxing class while experiencing sooth- dance and wanted more of a challenge, or American Folk Dance with roots in Euro- ing sounds of Hawaiian music. Wear if you’ve had previous dancing experience pean folk dances and steps brought by comfortable clothing and be prepared to and catch on easily. RSVP  by 10/25. settlers from Scotland, Ireland, England, remove your shoes. RSVP  by 10/1. Germany, Africa and Indigenous People Line Dance III/Intermediate with of America, the Cherokee. Tap and –Line Dance– Audrey • Thursdays, Country Line Dancing have also found November 4-18 — 3601-09C their way into American Clogging. No Line dancing is great physical and mental 3:30-4:30 PM (KS). Instructor: Audrey special shoes required; flat-soled shoes exercise. It reduces stress, builds stamina, Fish. $15 (three sessions). This level of are recommended, or “tennis” shoes. improves balance, and is an enjoyable way to line dance is offered to those who want Bring your enthusiasm, a bottle of water, meet new people. Learn new steps and dances a bit more of a challenge than the Begin- a towel to mop your brow, a friend, and while reviewing what you have learned in pre- ning/Intermediate classes. Moving at we’ll have lots of fun. RSVP  by 9/28. vious classes. Dance to mostly Country music. a slower pace than Line Dance IV, this class introduces mostly intermediate Clogging with Susi Intro to Line Dance • Thursdays, and some advanced line dances. Don’t Instructor: Susan Thomas. Join this fun November 4-18 — 3703-09A let this scare you! The dances will have form of exercise and dance, clogging 4:30-5:30 PM (KS). Instructor: Yvonne enough basic steps to keep the dancer from Gaelic “clog” meaning “time.” Clog- Krause. $15 (three sessions). This new “above water.” It will be a lot of fun, and ging is “time dancing,” your heels are class meant for real beginners is de- great exercise. RSVP  by 10/29. the timekeeper. Come and ex- signed to introduce the basic line dance perience the smooth transition steps and dances at a very slow and easy Line Dance IV/Advanced with from Clogging I to Clogging pace. If you’re new to line dance, or Audrey • Mondays, II where you will continue to have tried Line Dance I, and it went too November 1-29 — 3601-09D learn new dances and new steps at the fast, this class is for you! Students will 4:00-5:00 PM (OC). Instructor: Audrey intermediate level. be introduced to common line dance Fish. $25 (five sessions). Dances in terminology. Join Yvonne for a fun class this class are taught at a much faster pace than Line Dance II or III. Students

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62 September 2010 Compass Classes should feel comfortable learning harder tion; weaves with syncopation; tags and spread throughout the world. In addi- intermediate and advanced dances. Ad- restarts and many more. Within this tion to the great choreographers in the vanced dances may get into other styles level, there is no limitation on the num- USA, there are thousands of line dances of dance, i.e., hip hop, body rolls, arm ber of turns but cau- coming into the country from around movements, phrased dances, restarts, tion is requested not the world. This class incorporates more and more technical steps and rhythms. to exceed what the turns, shuffles, and syncopated steps as RSVP  by 10/25. dancer is capable of well as review of the fundamental line achieving both com- dance steps. RSVP  by 10/7. Line Dance Beginner Plus with fortably and safely. The class, though Sandy • Wednesdays, October 20- complex, will be fun, pushing students’ Country Couples Line Dancing — November 24 — 3701-09A skills to a higher level. RSVP  by Beginners • First & Third Monday, 8:00–9:00 AM (KS). Instructor: Sandy 10/13. October 4 & 18 — 3531-09A Gardetto. $30 (six sessions).Prerequisite: 7:00-9:00 PM (KS). Instructors: Jim Must have completed at least six months Line Dance I/Beginner with Yvonne & Jeanie Keener. $14 per person. All of Beginner Line Dance I. This class is a Mondays, October 18- couples who enjoy dancing: Join Jim and step up from the Beginner I Line Dance November 29 — 3703-09B Jeanie for this fun instructional evening! class. The steps are the basic steps in 9:00-10:00 AM (KS). Instructor: Yvonne They have been dancing and teaching line dancing, such as grapevine, coaster Krause. $35 (seven sessions). In the mid- country couples dancing for 20+ years step, pivot quarter and half 1800’s, settlers arrived in the US with on the central coast and at turns and many more. Students new dance steps for non-partner danc- Sun City Roseville. This be- are expected to understand and ing. They shuffled their feet, clicked their ginning class includes popu- execute basic line dance ter- heels, wore fancy clothes and line dancing lar country circle dances. minologies as instructors lead was born. As with other beginner classes, Classes are designed to and teach the dances using line this class teaches fundamental steps of teach basic two-step dance, dance lingo. Class will be teach- line dance, including grapevine, jazz box waltz, swing, and cha cha ing slower-paced dances than shuffle, quarter and half turns at a slow and basic circle dances at the social Line Dance II. You don’t need a partner temp. If you haven’t line danced before, dance level. Dress is casual with loose to line dance, so join in on all the fun we recommend taking Intro to Line Dance fitting clothing. Class format: one and a while exercising. RSVP  by 10/13. first. It’s a great way to make new friends half hours of instruction plus 30 minutes while enjoying the benefits of dance and of practice with assistance from instruc- Line Dance II exercise. RSVP  by 10/11. tor and lead students. Music is a mix of Beginner-Intermediate with Sandy country and types to fit the dance steps. Wednesdays, October 20- Line Dance Beginner Plus with Instructors will assess students’ skill November 24 — 3701-09B Yvonne • Mondays, October 18- level on first day of class and may rec- 9:00-10:00 AM (KS). Instructor: Sandy November 29 — 3703-09C ommend transfer to appropriate class. Gardetto. $30 (six sessions).Prerequisite: 6:00-7:00 PM (KS). Instructor: Yvonne RSVP  by 9/27. Line Dance I or Beginner Plus for at least Krause. $35 (seven sessions). For those six months. The suggested prerequisite who have had beginner line dance, this Country Couples Line Dancing — for this class is Line Dance I for at least class is a step up from that Intermediate six months. Understanding the basic level, teaching more steps and Second & Fourth Monday, terminology of line dance steps is a re- combinations. This is a transi- October 11 & 25 — 3531-09B quirement before enrolling in this class. tion class from Line Dance 7:00-9:00 PM (KS). Instructors: Jim & Line Dance II is taught at an accelerated I into Line Dance II. Dances Jeanie Keener. $14 per person. Class pace, at a beginning / intermediate level. become a bit more challenging is geared for couples who have taken Dances include full turns, three quarter but will also incorporate what the class before and are ready for more turns, sailor steps, syncopated vines, has been learned at the begin- challenging routines. Intermediate level etc. Line dancing is great exercise for ner levels, making the dances fun and includes waltz, cha cha, swing, two-step, mind and body. RSVP  by 10/13. exciting. You don’t need a partner, it’s a and circle dances that are more com- great way to keep in shape, the music is plicated and require greater skills than Line Dance III with Sandy fun and it’s good exercise for your mind the beginner class. Music is a combina- Wednesdays, October and body. RSVP  by 10/11. tion of country and types that fit the 20-November 24 — 3701-09C dances. Instructors will assess students’ 10:00 -11:00 AM (KS). Instructor: Sandy Line Dance II/Beginner- skill level on first day of class and may Gardetto. $30 (six sessions). Steps or Intermediate with Yvonne recommend transfer to appropriate Step Combinations within this level Thursdays, October 14- class. Class format: an hour and a half of could include: combination turns, i.e., November 18 — 3703-09D instruction and 30 minutes of practice half pivot followed immediately by a 9:00-10:00 AM (KS). Instructor: Yvonne with assistance from instructor and lead quarter pivot; full turns; cross and un- Krause. $30 (six sessions). What our students. RSVP  by 10/4. wind three-quarter turn step combina- settlers started back in the 1800’s has

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—Tap Dance— Technique Class Mondays, October 18- Tuesdays, September 28- November 29 — 3580-09A Tap Classes with Alyson! November 16 — 3552-08E 4:45-5:45 PM (KS). Instructor: Judy Enjoy Tap lessons from one of the best 10:00-11:00 AM (KS). $40 (eight ses- Young. $35 (seven sessions). RSVP  tap instructors in the area! If you have sions). RSVP  by 9/21. by 10/11. tapped before or have dreamed of try- ing, join us! Instructor Alyson Meador Technique Class Fridays, October 22- has been teaching tap for 30 years in Thursdays, September 30- November 19 — 3580-09B dance schools throughout Northern Cali- November 18 — 3552-08F 1:00-2:00 PM (KS). Instructor: Judy fornia and is currently Artistic Director 10:00-11:00 AM (KS). $40 (eight ses- Young. $25 (five sessions). RSVP by of the award-winning Sound sions). RSVP  by 9/21. 10/15. Out Tap Company in Folsom. She has been sharing her Performance —West Coast Swing— love for the art form with our Thursdays, September 30- (California’s State Dance) community since 2000. Students, Be- November 18 — 3552-08G ginners to Advanced, may choose from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (KS). $50 (eight ses- Beginning West Coast Swing several technique classes. Performance sions).Prerequisite: Concurrent enroll- Levels I & II • Wednesday, classes, except for the Advance Perfor- ment in a Technique class. Residents who October 13- mance class, will take a hiatus until Sep- wish to be part of a tap performance for November 10 — 3511-09A tember. All performance students must the 2011 Talent Show must enroll in any 8:00-9:00 PM (KS). Instructor: Dot- be enrolled in a Technique class. Choose of the September performance class ses- tie Lovato-Macken. $30 (five weeks). any of the classes below that fit your sions. RSVP  by 9/23. Learn the basics of West Coast Swing, schedule and comfort level. California’s State Dance from Performance veteran West Coast Swing Technique Class Thursdays, September 30- dance instructor, Dottie. Dot- Mondays, September 27- November 18 — 3552-08H tie will teach you the basics of November 15 — 3552-08A 12:00 -1:00 PM (KS). $50 (eight sessions). this great dance and will show you how 10:00–11:00 AM (KS). $40 (eight ses- Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in it can be applied to various types and sions). RSVP  by 9/20. a Technique class. Residents who wish styles of music. You need to complete at to be part of a tap performance for the least three sessions of Beginning class in Technique Class 2011 Talent Show must enroll in any of order to advance to next level. Join this Mondays, September 27- the September performance class ses- fun and social class. RSVP  by 10/6. November 15 — 3552-08B sions. RSVP  by 9/23. 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (KS). $40 (eight ses- Intermediate West Coast Swing sions). RSVP  by 9/20. Performance • Fridays, Levels I & II • Wednesdays, October 1- October 13- Advance Performance November 19 — 3552-08I November 10 — 3511-09B Mondays, September 27- 12:00-1:00 PM (KS). $50 (eight sessions). 6:00-7:00 PM (KS). Instructor: Dottie November 15 — 3552-08C Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Lovato-Macken. $30 (five weeks). Pre- 12:00-1:00 PM (KS). $50 (eight sessions). a Technique class. Residents who wish requisite: Must have completed West Class is only for advanced students ap- to be part of a tap performance for the Coast Swing Beginning levels one and proved by instructor. RSVP  by 9/20. 2011 Talent Show must enroll in any of two. RSVP  by 10/6. the September performance class ses- Beginning Tap sions. RSVP  by 9/24. Advanced West Coast Swing Tuesdays, September 28- Wednesdays, November 16 — 3552-08D Tap for Fun with Judy! October 13-November 10 — 9:00-10:00 AM (KS) $40 (eight sessions). Join us on Monday or Friday afternoon 3511-09C Introduction to the basic steps and ter- to enjoy a good workout while having 7:00-8:00 PM (KS). $30 (five weeks). minology of tap dance. This class begins fun. Judy has been dancing, Prerequisite: Must have completed West every January and runs as a beginning teaching, and choreographing Coast Swing Intermediate I and II. RSVP class through November at which time dance for many years. This is  by 10/6. you will move into one of the four al- not a performing group, it is ready existing tech classes. If you are not designed for people who love Finance feeling comfortable yet, you are more to dance and kick up their than welcome to remain in the begin- heels. If you have an hour or Personal Investment Seminar ning class until you do feel comfortable. two, put on your tap shoes, Tuesdays, Register now if you are interested in try- feel the music beat and prepare to tap! October 5, 12 & 19 — 6051-08 ing Tap Dance! RSVP  by 9/21. Choose the day that works best for you. 6:30-8:30 PM (KS). Instructor: Russ Ab- bott. Free. Russ has been a financial

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Compass September 2010 65 66 September 2010 Compass Fitness advisor for over 20 years and has taught change your weights, the best sets, reps investment classes since 1991. In this and exercises for your body type. You —Dance/Fitness Centers— three-session class, you will learn how to will run away with written programs to manage investments during and prior to carry you through the rest of your life! Zumba • Mondays, October retirement. Topics will include Limit six people. Six weeks. Change your 18-November 29 — 810000-09 generating both income and life. $75. Register at the Fitness Centers. (No class 11/22.) 3:45-4:45 PM. Aerobics growth from investments; fixed Room (KS). Instructor: Nicole Robinson. income; stocks; exchange traded Reach for the Top/Stretch & Tone! Zumba is a cardio-aerobic class that fuses funds (ETFs); mutual funds; and Tuesdays, musical rhythms and moves to create a financial planning. Understand October 5-26 — 801000-09 dynamic workout designed to the rules of investing, how to create and Thursdays, be fun and easy to do! Integrat- maintain a well balanced portfolio, and October 7-28 — 803000-09 ing Zumba into every day, you how to choose financial professionals. Tuesdays & Thursdays, can achieve long-term benefits Space to this informative class is limited October 5-28 — 802000-09 while experiencing an absolute so register early. RSVP  by 9/28. 11:45 AM-12:45 PM. Aerobics Room blast in one exhilarating class (KS). This class, formerly “Arthritis Take of calorie-burning, heart-racing, muscle- Fitness Control,” is designed and presented pumping, energizing movements meant to by Lin Hunter. It is a combination of engage your entire body. Routines feature Register for these classes at Fitness Centers stretching, range of motion exercises, interval training sessions where fast and starting September 17 at 10:00 AM. intervals of cardio movements, balance slow rhythms and resistance training are moves, and toning with weights, bands, combined to tone and sculpt your body —Circuits, Weights, Stretches— balls, and bars. All of this is done to fun while burning fat. Six week session — music to get your energy level up, help $48. Register at the Fitness Centers. Beginning Circuit Class you become stronger, Wednesdays, September 22- strengthen your muscles Performance Dance with Dolly November 10 — 830000-08 and joints, and build up Fridays, October 8-29 — 771200-09 5:00-5:30 PM. Weight Room (The Wave). cardio endurance. The 2:30-4:30 PM. Aerobics Room (The Wave) Instructor: Julia Wells. Location: The range of motion exercises Instructor: Dolly Schumacher. For the Wave on Weight Room floor. ***Week and stretching will help dancer who loves to perform! These one, class meets for an hour, 4:30-5:30 prevent arthritis and keep classes are a combination of all styles PM, to go over basics of warming up for you more mobile. Lin of dance, technique and choreography. circuit and weight machine adjustments. is a licensed nurse and Routines are designed for the many per- Class takes participants through a full- AFFA-certified group exercise instructor; formance venues within our community. body strength-training circuit, increasing she has been teaching for 40 years! She Prerequisite: By audition or teacher’s their knowledge of using the equipment has been to many workshops to gain approval only. All classes are held in the safely and effectively while getting a the knowledge to help seniors enjoy Aerobics Room at The Wave. Two Hour great workout. Every two weeks the exercise and improve their health. Lin Classes- Four-week session — $45. Regis- class will progress with a few new exer- constantly gives options for modifica- ter at the Fitness Centers. cises to include balance, core, and car- tions and can help you with your special dio stations. For the beginner exerciser, needs. Guaranteed! You will feel great —Health— or participants looking for assistance when you leave this class! Four-week with a regular weight machine workout session, one day/week— $28. Four-week Preventing Cancer • Wednesday, in a group setting. Seven-week session session two days/week - $52. Register at September 29 — 860000-07 — $40. Register at the Fitness Centers. the Fitness Centers. 7:00-8:00 PM, Presentation Hall (KS). Although our bodies are continually bom- W.O.W. — Working Out with Balletone • Tuesdays, barded by cancer-causing toxins, learn how Weights • Tuesdays, October 12- October 5-26 — 700000-09 to fight back by eating a cancer-preventing November 16 — 750500-09 4:00-5:00 PM. Aerobics Room (KS). In- diet. This seminar will cover the basic 11:30 AM-12:30 PM. Weight Room (KS). structor: Deanne Griffin. What do you compounds responsible for causing cancer Join this six-week in-depth, informa- get when you combine traditional fitness and how to lower your exposure as well tional strength training program that movements, ballet-inspired dance move- as fight such compounds through your will take you from basic to ad- ments and the flow of yoga? A fun, flow- diet. Presented by Bronwyn Schweigerdt: vanced training techniques. Led ing cardio class that is perfect for burn- Bronwyn has a Master’s Degree in nutrition by instructor/Personal Trainer ing calories and sculpting your whole from Tufts University, and is the author of Jill Boan, we begin with a total body. Strengthen muscles, strengthen several weight loss books, including Free body machine program focusing core, increases cardiovascular fitness, to Eat. Although Bronwyn speaks all over on proper settings and correct form and flexibility and coordination. All set to Northern California, SCLH is her favorite progress into free weights and cables. upbeat music. Four-week series - $35. place to teach! Minimum 50 participants. Learn how, when & why you need to Register at the Fitness Centers. Register at either Fitness Center - $10.

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through a variety of drills designed to resident Mike Barkhurst, Nordic Walk- —In the Pool— refine the stroke and help correct faulty ing Instructor with the American Nordic ones. Swimmers will also learn to do Walking Association, holds three personal Beginning Swim Class with Marilyn the backstroke. Minimum class size two, trainer certifications in health and fitness. Wednesdays, maximum ten swimmers. Goggles highly Walking with Nordic Walking poles allows October 6-27 — 780300-09 recommended. Four-week session — you to gain stability and balance while 4:00-5:00 PM. Indoor Pool (The Wave). In- $40. Register at the Fitness Centers. walking and lessens stress on all your structor: Marilyn Windham, Swim Coach. joints up to 40% as compared to normal This class offers an opportunity for those Core-N-More Suspended Aquatic or power walking. You can get outside who have wanted to get involved in Exercise with Andrea and exercise no matter what your present swimming but weren’t sure how. Those Wednesdays, September 22 - fitness level. Walk as slow as a turtle or in the beginning level are expected to October 13 — 760000-09 fast like a rabbit; this may be the activity have some basic water Thursdays, September 23 – for you. Nordic Walking poles are now skills, including being able October 14 — 760100-09 being used to aid many with Parkinson’s to place your heads or Wednesdays & Thursdays, disease and Multiple Sclerosis to get out faces under water, having September 22- of their wheelchairs a general comfort level in October 14 — 760200-09 and walk. You can the water, and may even include some Wednesday classes 9:35-10:30 AM; Thurs- attain benefits from navigation through water. Basic instruc- day classes 4:00-5:00 PM. Indoor Pool learning to walk with tion will be given on dry land and in the (The Wave). This class maximizes the poles that other fitness water with emphasis on breathing, kick- benefits of water with the activities might not ing, and proper stroke. The primary class assistance of a Buoyancy allow. No matter what size or weight you emphasis is the instruction of the free- Belt. Exercises are performed are, the art of walking with poles burns style stroke. Minimum class size of two, without touching pool bot- 40% more calories than normal and power maximum of eight swimmers. Goggles tom, eliminating impact and walking. Research shows 30 minutes of highly recommended. Four-week session increasing resistance. Class combines Nordic Walking is equivalent to 50 min- — $40. Register at the Fitness Centers. exercises that will improve core strength, utes of normal walking. The class is split tone and strengthen major muscles, offer into four one-hour sessions. The first Intermediate Swim Class with aerobic challenges and improve balance is held inside where you will be given Marilyn • Tuesdays, and flexibility. The belt allows partici- instruction on various types and kinds October 5-26 — 785000-09 pant to control exercise intensity and of Nordic Walking poles available for pur- 5:00-6:00 PM. Indoor Pool (KS). Instruc- achieve a total body workout specific to chase. The next three sessions are con- tor: Marilyn Windham, Swim Coach. This their fitness level. Contact Andrea about ducted outside at OC. You will be taught class is for those of you who already a free trial class or with any questions the techniques of Nordic Walking. There swim but want to improve your skills. at 844-8824. Four-week session — $30. is very little hiking done in the classes; it Those in the inter- Both dates - $50. Register at the Fitness is left for you to do on your own as you mediate level are Centers. get full use of a pair of Nordic poles for expected to swim at the four weeks. Four week session — least one lap (across —Nordic Walking— $50. Register at the Fitness Centers. the pool) before resting, with general Nordic Walking for Beginners Nordic Walking Plus knowledge of the freestyle stroke. Pri- Wednesdays, October 5-26 — 751000-09 mary emphasis is for intermediate swim- October 6-27 — 750000-09 8:00-9:00 AM (The Wave).This class is mers to perfect their freestyle stroke 8:00-9:00 AM (The Wave). Instructor: LH offered to those students who have

Compass September 2010 69 70 September 2010 Compass Fitness previously completed the Beginning Tai Chi III — Gentle Tai Chi in the tation. Julie will help students modify Nordic Walking Class. It will add to the Evening! postures to find a level of stretch that is skills already learned. All classes will be Tuesdays, September 28- comfortable. While a physically gentle conducted outside (weather permitting). October 19 — 731000-09 class, it is not “easy;” strength, flexibility, Students will learn various stretches and 7:00-8:00 PM. Aerobics Room (The Wave). and balance will be developed. Class is strength building techniques that all can Instructors: Spero and Barrie. Are you suitable for beginners and the continuing be accomplished using Nordic Walking exhausted at the end of the day? Want to student. Limit: 20 participants. Six-week Poles. You will also learn new techniques, shed pounds, improve balance and lower session — $59. Register at the Fitness such as “double pol- blood pressure? We can help you get into Centers. ing” to add variety shape, feel young again and set you on to your daily walking the path to better health with Gentle Tai Evening Yoga with Susan Hayes activity. Another Nor- Chi. Tai Chi can be practiced at any age Hatha (Traditional) Yoga dic Walking technique in any condition. Many with ailments and Tuesdays, called “Exerstriding” disabilities practice Tai Chi as therapy, October 19 - 26 — 711000-09 will also be covered. Upon completion even arthritis sufferers. Each class in- 6:30-7:45 PM. Aerobics Room (KS). A fun of this class you will receive a free DVD volves gently moving joints, muscles, and evening yoga class designed to keep you displaying the various methods of Nordic tendons. Wear comfortable shoes, loose- in shape, at a relaxed pace. Yoga has been Walking to review your technique with. fitting clothing, and bring water to drink. proven to increase energy, flexibility, bal- Four week Session - $50. Register at the Four-week session — $40. Register at ance, and strength – all while reducing Fitness Centers. the Fitness Centers. stress. As the seasons change, so should our exercise routines (or lack thereof). —Tai Chi— —Yoga— Everyone is welcome - from absolute beginners to aspiring yogis. If you’ve Tai Chi I—Beginning Sun Form Gentle Hatha Yoga with Julie Boone never tried yoga before, this is the class Mondays, September 27- Tuesdays, November 2 – for you! Two-week series - $20. Register October 18 — 740100-09 December 14 — 710100-09 Or at the Fitness Centers. 1:05-2:05 PM. Aerobics Room (KS). In- Thursdays, November 4 – structors: Spero & Barrie. Whether you December 16 — 710200-09 Evening Yoga and Meditation with are stressed out, treating a health issue, (No classes 11/23 & 11/25.) 2:00-3:30 PM. Susan Hayes • Thursdays, continually exhausted, or just wanting to Aerobics Room (The Wave). Julie Boone October 14 - 28 — 711100-09 get in shape and feel good again, Tai Chi continues to provide a 6:30-7:45 PM. Aerobics Room (KS). This is for you. When it comes to exercise, the gentle Hatha Yoga class in is a relaxed evening yoga class consisting highest hurdle to get over is to START. the Ananda Style. Having of restful and healing yoga Join us and see how easy it is! Learn a se- taught at The Wave since postures done in the “yin” ries of gentle stretches, exercises and the 2000, Julie offers an all-lev- and “restorative” styles, beginning 35 movement Sun Short Form. el class that is challenging followed by deep relaxation Wear comfortable, flat-bottomed shoes, while still being “do-able.” and optional meditation. loose-fitting clothing and bring water to She is happy to connect Each student receives in- drink. Four-week session — $40. Register with long-term students as well as yoga dividual attention, and for this reason, at the Fitness Centers. newcomers. Her motto is “Yoga is not class enrollment is limited to 12 students. supposed to hurt!” She offers a four-week Come join us! Three-week series - $30. Tai Chi II-White Dragon Short Form series focusing on gentle yoga basics Register at the Fitness Centers. Mondays, September 27- including warm-ups, standing and floor October 18 — 730300-09 poses, inversions, pranayama (breathing — Tennis — 12:00-1:00 PM. Aerobics Room (KS). exercises), deep relaxation, and medi- Instructors: Spero and Pro Tennis Lessons with Mike Barrie. Tai Chi is easy to Sutter Medical Foundation Gardetto learn and suitable for stu- Sundays, September 5-October 10 dents of all ages. You will Physical Therapy/ Tennis courts 10 and 11. Instructor: Mike learn the gentle Chinese Wellness Center Gardetto. Mike Gardetto is USPTA-cer- art of moving meditation Physical Therapy Five tified and has been giving through the 48 movement White Dragon days a week tennis lessons at SCLH for Short Form. You will also learn a series of • Free digital blood pressure readings the past seven years. Group Chi Kung stretches and exercises. Wear • Sutter Physician Directories and Local lessons with four to 12 par- comfortable flat-bottomed shoes, loose- Physician Biographies ticipants per group. Focus fitting clothing and bring water to drink • Medical Resource Center is on basics of forehand, Four-week session — $40. Register at the Located in The Wave at OC Lodge backhand, and serves. Proper doubles Fitness Centers. 434-1224 strategies are also covered. Six-week ses- sion — $65.

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Beginners — techniques as time permits. Create a bezel findings to complete your designs using 8:00-8:50 AM — 790700-08 setting for a cabochon gemstone and fin- both regular and dichroic glass. Students Intermediate — ish using jeweler’s buff and other tools. will be given individual attention to ac- 9:00-9:50 AM — 790600-08 Upon completion of class, students may complish their goals. Students will have Advanced — attend Gem and Jewelry Open Workshop an opportunity to create several pieces 10:00-10:50 AM — 790500-08 for a nominal fee to use equipment. No including: pendants, beads and earrings. makeup classes. Maximum of six students. Sign up early, class size is limited. Stu- Gem Stone Cutting Materials fee of $10 payable to instructor dents pay $40 supply fee to instructor at first class. Requires separate acquisition on first day of class to cover required Intro to Gem Cutting • Mondays, of metal (gold/silver). About the Instructor: materials to make the jewelry pieces. October 11-November 1 — 3081-09 First introduced to custom jewelry mount- Students bring paper and pencils and 1:00-3:00 PM (KS). Instructors: Dave Fisk ings (silver and gold) at a local evening tweezers; optional: and John Neil of Gem & Mineral Society. school class, Chuck has been creating camera. About the Class $30. Supply fee $15 payable to in- custom jewelry mountings since 1960. instructor: Kate Uppal structor. Class is limited to six students His work has been displayed at the L.A. has been working and for optimum learning. This “hands-on” County Fair, lapidary club shows and his exploring different class provides instruction on safety and talent has been tapped by the professional forms of fused glass operation of lapidary equipment and jewelry trade. RSVP  by 10/4. and precious metal clay artwork for the methods and materials for creating cab- past four years. She has studied under ochon gemstones. This course must be Gem and Jewelry Open Workshop some of the leading experts in glass fus- taken prior to equipment use during Gem Most Mondays and Wednesdays, the Lapi- ing as well as dichroic jewelry and glass and Jewelry Open Workshop sessions. dary Shop is open from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. frit artwork with a portfolio of jewelry There are four class sessions per course. Most Mondays, the Lapidary Shop and the and glass artwork expressing her fun- The photo is of Laguna agates — Cabo- Casting Shop share the space from 12:00- loving character. RSVP  by 10/12. chons. Questions? Contact instructor 4:00 PM. Most Wednesdays, lab session Dave Fisk, 434-0747. RSVP  by 10/4. from 6:00-8:00 PM, Sierra Room (KS). Fusing Glass Workshops These workshops are open to experienced September — 3101-01I Lost Wax Jewelry Casting persons (after orientation) or those who October — 3101-01J Mondays, October 11- have completed the Intro to Gem Cutting, 4:00-6:30 PM on Mondays except for the November 1 — 3130-09 Lost Wax Casting or Jewelry Fabrication last Monday of the month, 6:00-8:30 PM, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM for class weeks one, classes. Experts from the Gem & Mineral (KS). Moderator: Bill Sutherland or Kate two, & four; 8:00-9:00 AM and 1:00-3:00 Society will oversee the lab. Use lab and Uppal. $10 each day. Fusing enthusiasts PM for week three (October 25) (KS). equipment including diamond saws, grind- now have a workshop where they can Instructor: Dave Fisk. $75. Materials fee ers, polishers and drill, and lost wax equip- work on their projects. Bring your glass $20 payable to instructor first day of class. ment. Maintenance fee $5 per two-hour and fusing projects to the workshop Learn basic techniques of this millennia- session. Pay Shop Master upon arrival. and work on your designs. No workshop old craft. Create wax model Questions? Call Dave Fisk, 434-0747. moderator will be present from Septem- of desired jewelry or object, ber 20-October 11 so no Fused Glass invest the model in a plaster- Glass Art firing after the workshop. Students will like mold, burn out the wax be sharing workshop time with stained in a high temperature oven, —Fused Glass— glass enthusiasts in the Sierra Room inject the metal with a centrifuge, and (KS). Pay at the Activities Desk each day finish the casting using jeweler’s buff and Beginning Fused Glass Jewelry • you attend the workshop. other tools. Photo is of Lost Wax Ring. Tuesdays, October 19- Upon completion of the class, students November 9 — 3098-09 —Stained Glass— may attend Gem and Jewelry Open Work- 1:00-4:00 PM (KS). Instructor: Kate Uppal. shops for a nominal fee to use casting $60 (three sessions, no class November Stained Glass Workshops equipment. No makeup classes. Requires 2). If you’ve been wondering how to September — 3101-01I separate acquisition of casting metal (gold/ make a unique, beautiful piece of dichroic October — 3101-01J silver). Silver available from instructor at glass jewelry, this is the class for you! 4:00-6:30 PM on Mondays except for cost.Questions? Contact instructor Dave Dichroic glass, with its ethereal, opal-like last Monday of the month, 6:00-8:30 Fisk, 434-0747. RSVP  by 10/4. quality, makes jewelry unforgettable. In PM, (KS). Moderator Bill Sutherland or this fun and creative class, learn to make Jordan Gorell.$10 each day. Jewelry Fabrication • Mondays, beautiful fused glass jewelry and other Due to nature and expense October 11-November 1 — 3160-09 small treasures. Included will be the of working with glass and 1:00-3:00 PM (KS). Instructor: Chuck fundamentals of glass fusing: designing, equipment, this workshop Defrenzo. $60 (four sessions). Learn the glass cutting, compatibility, safety, and is for experienced students basic techniques of metal jewelry saw- fusing as well as finishing techniques and only. A moderator will be ing and soldering, and more advanced the proper methods for applying various in attendance to supervise students to

Compass September 2010 73 74 September 2010 Compass Classes safely use equipment but will not teach well. If you have any questions about the 9:30-11:30 AM.(OC) Instructor: Claire new methods. If you have experience class, Donnette is always available by Michelet. $64. Prepare for your travel working with glass but have not had phone: 425-3666. Be sure to check the in France and learn how to converse in instruction, please inform the monitor materials list that prints on your receipt French using real-life situations. Acquire prior to enrolling in the workshop to when you register for the class. RSVP basic French conversational skills and obtain clearance for equipment use.  by 9/28. learn all the essential sentences that will Stained Glass class will be offered next make a difference in your stay abroad, year. Students will be sharing workshop Loop the Loop Bracelet • Tuesdays, plus an insight into local customs. This time with fused glass enthusiasts. Pay at October 19 & 26 — 3011-09 class is designed for true beginners and Activities Desk each day you attend. 9:30 AM-12:00 PM (KS). Instructor: Cath- also for those who have no practice or ie Szabo. $30. Are you a fun person? If relatively no recent practice of spoken Jewelry so, here’s a bracelet that echoes your French and want to pick up from what fun personality. Loops of beads alter- they can remember. Topics covered in this —Beading— nate all around an easily stitched base. class are: Introduction, Personal Identifi- Choose fun colors as an accent or classic cation, Physical Environment (Calendar, Six Strands? No Problem Necklace colors to go with everything. Familiarity Time, Directions, Numbers, Colors), Meals, Tuesdays, with small beads and stitching is best for Food & Drink. RSVP  by 9/30. September 21 & 28 — 3011-07 this project, but beginners can choose 9:30 AM-12:00 PM (KS). Instructor: Cathie the “chunkier” option on the materials Intermediate Conversational Szabo. $30. Perfect for beginners! Tech- list for an easier introduction to bead French • Wednesdays, niques learned in class are basic and a stitching. And “old pros” at stitching October 6-27 — 6090-08B good way to find out if beading/jewelry can opt for either the “daintier” or the 4:00-6:00 PM.(OC) Instructor: Claire Mi- making is for you! Just simple stringing chunkier version. Instructions will in- chelet. $64. Refine your conversational and a little patience is all that’s needed to clude how to do both versions. Be sure skills through a variety of inspirational create a magnificent six-strand necklace you get the materials list when you sign and pertinent topics. Delve into French that’s sure to be the envy of all. You won’t up for the class. RSVP  by 10/12. Culture and gain an in-depth understand- believe how easy ing of its particularities it is to make this —Precious Metal Clay (PMC)— and differences. There necklace. Check will be a special emphasis out the samples Beads and Hollow Forms on pronunciation, and in the display win- Tuesday, October 5 — 3160-08 rhythm of the French language. This class dow in OC by the 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. (KS). Instructor: Jew- is designed for students who have a basic Fine Arts Room. Choose two complemen- elry artist, Patrik Kusek. Class fee: $51 understanding of the French language. tary or shades of the same color, arrange plus $31 materials fee. In this day long This class is not for beginners! Topics cov- them in pleasing patterns on each string workshop you’ll learn the fundamentals ered in this class are: French Savoir-Vivre, – that’s it! If six-strands are too much for of making beads French Delicacies, & Real Life Situations you, Cathie will help you adapt the neck- and hollow forms. Part 1 (Greetings, At the Restaurant, & lace to less number of strands. Be sure Patrik will demon- Shopping). RSVP  by 9/29. you get the materials list when you sign strate how to make up for the class. RSVP  by 9/14. beads without a core- tube beads, solid Music beads, lentil beads and sandwich beads. Jewelry from Cabochons, Rocks You will leave with several completed -Guitar – and Fused Glass • Tuesdays, beads, designed and constructed by you! October 5 & 12 — 3011-08 You will receive handouts and resources, Guitar I – Introduction to Guitar 9:30 AM-12:00 PM (KS). Instructor: Don- and the skills necessary to make fine Fridays, October 29- nette Thomas. $30. I’m sure that a few silver jewelry from start to finish in your December 17 — 4261-09A of you have made a fused glass piece, own home! Materials fee will include one 8:30-10:30 AM (KS), Instructor: Bill Sveg- or have some rocks and cabochons ac- package PMC+ and some consumables in lini. $57 (seven sessions, no class Novem- cumulated through the years. This class class in like paper, butane etc. Instructor’s ber 26). This class is designed for the per- can help you incorporate your stones, tools will also be available for students to son that has not played before or hasn’t cabs, or fused glass art, into a bracelet, use if needed. Extra materials, tools etc. played guitar for many years. Class will necklace or pin, whatever your prefer- will be available for purchase after class. cover basic note reading, chords, strum- ence. I had a cabochon that was in my RSVP  by 9/14. ming, finger picking, rhythms and basic jewelry box for years until I rescued it. music theory providing a good founda- You can see this cabochon, an Oregon Language tion to move on to the higher classes. Briggs (brown & beige) in the display Use nylon string guitar as the strings case at OC. If you know how to crochet, Beginning Conversational French are easier to press down and you have I have sample bracelets of crocheted Thursdays, more room for your fingers when you wire with focals in the display case as October 7-28 — 6090-08A learn and play chords. The teacher will be

Compass September 2010 75 76 September 2010 Compass Classes happy to advise you on the purchase of a ing Institute. For his first class, Ray will Greg Isett and/or Karen Ramirez of Music guitar if you need help in selecting one. bring the class to a journey in the History Exchange. $30. Have you always wanted Supply list will be provided upon regis- of Movie Musicals from the grand experi- to play the piano keyboard but never had tration. Most supplies will be available ment of the Jazz Singer starring the great the chance? If so, then this is the class for purchase from instructor first day of Al Jolson, to the backstage musical, to the for you! The music experts of Music Ex- class. Questions? Please call Bill at 434- incomparable Fred Astaire. Experience change are bringing their wonderful “Play 5655. RSVP  by 10/22. the athletic Gene Kelly, the In a Day” music program to our commu- enchanting Rita Hayworth, and nity. Play in a Day is a two-hour keyboard Guitar II — Intermediate • the wonderful Judy Garland on class designed for the beginner who Thursdays, October 14 - the big screen while Ray cov- wants to see if it’s possible to play a key- December 9 — 4261-09B ers the history of their movies. board instrument. 8:00-10:00 AM (OC). Instructor: Bill Sveg- Discover the masterful movie This fun class will lini. $65 (eight sessions, no class Novem- directors who changed everything and teach students ber 25). This class continues the course of the studios that encouraged their grand how to read mu- study in Guitar I. Course of study vision, MGM, 20th and Columbia. Finally, in sic, learn to play includes: reading music in the first this session, see how the Broadway musi- chords and familiarize themselves with position, learning basic chords cal came to Hollywood. Each class will the keyboard. At the end of the two-hour and chord patterns, strumming include video clips, lecture and class dis- class, students will learn to play “Canon and basic finger-picking and use cussion. Movie enthusiasts, music lovers in D,” “Ode to Joy” and several other of guitar pick. The class will also and history buffs will find this class educa- songs arranged for beginners. Class will provide basics of music knowl- tional and fun. For additional information provide the practice keyboards, work- edge (notes, rests, measures, bar lines, and special previews of each class, visit book, a beginner music book and a CD etc.). Learn and play many old favorite rayashton.com. Sign up at the Activities with the musical background used on the songs in varied styles as well as sing desk for this class. RSVP  now. class for each student. Class size is lim- while you play. The class promises to be ited to eight, so sign up early! Additional a lot of fun. New students, ask for Supply History of Movie Musicals, Part II classes will be scheduled depending on List when registering. RSVP  by 10/7. Thursdays • October 28- student interest. RSVP  by 10/19. November 18 — 4271-08B Guitar III – Advanced 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Presentation Hall Play In a Day, Keyboard Thursdays, October 14- (KS). Instructor: Ray Ashton. $20 (four Continuation Class December 9 — 4261-09C sessions). This class is not presented thru Tuesday, September 28- 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (OC). Instructor: Bill Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Part 2 October 19 — 4270-07B Sveglini. $65 (eight sessions, no class begins with a look at two of the Movie 10:00-11:00 AM (OC). Instructors: Greg November 25). Prerequisite: Students Musicals greatest directors: Robert Wise Isett and/or Karen Ramirez of Music must have instructor’s approval to enroll and Bob Fosse. Study their unique visual Exchange. $48 (four sessions, no class in this class. The class is a continuation styles and the way they changed the November 23 for November session). of knowledge and concepts taught at the Movie Musical forever. See the majesty of Prerequisite: Must have completed Play intermediate level with the goal of lead- the Sound of Music and the remarkable In a Day Keyboard Class. The fun contin- ing students to become skilled guitarists. artistic achievement of West Side Story, ues! From the successful Play In A Day We continue to study finger picking for the fabulous style of Cabaret and the pro- Keyboard class, this four-week class will various styles of music. Class will also phetic All That Jazz. In the final two class- cover all the topics needed to play the introduce students to varied types of es, we will explore the resurgence of the piano, keyboard or organ. You will learn ensemble playing, duets, trios, and quar- Movie Musical in the 21st century visiting music terminology, read notes, count and tets. RSVP  by 10/7. more Broadway classics like The Produc- play all of the major and minor chords. ers and The Phantom of the Opera, popu- You will also learn the basic set up of all -Music History – lar hits like Mama Mia and the disturbing brands of keyboards. The one hour class Sondheim masterpiece Sweeney Todd. will provide both lecture and hands on New! History of Movie So... get ready for a musical and theatri- activities. Keyboards are provided. Class Musicals, Part I cal treat as we complete our journey and fee includes basic Music book and hand- Thursdays, September 23- enter the new millennium through the outs. RSVP  by 9/21 or 10/26. October 14 — 4271-08A history of movie musicals. Sign up at the 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (Kilaga Presentation Activities desk for this class. RSVP  -Voice – Hall). Instructor: Ray Ashton. $20 (four ses- by 10/7. sions). We are happy to announce that Ray Singers Vocal Boot Camp Ashton will be continuing his highly enter- -Keyboard – Continuation • Fridays, October 29- taining and informative class presentation December 17 — 6131-09 on various musical histories as a regular Play In a Day, Keyboard Class 10:45 AM-12:45 PM (KS). Instructor: Bill instructor in our community. This class is Tuesday, October 26 — 4270-09A Sveglini. $57 (seven sessions, no class not presented thru Osher Lifelong Learn- 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (OC). Instructor: November 26). Prerequisite: Completion

Compass September 2010 77 Classes of first Vocal Boot Camp or have studied free-motion stippling for quilting with class (no sewing machines will be pro- music. NOTE: Class starts and ends one fabric mover using our new Bernina 440 vided). Learn the basic art for creating week later than advertised Quilting machine. There will be instruc- a soft sculptured doll in this four- week in July Compass. This is a tions on the use and care of the machine class. You’ll be given the directions for continuation class of Vo- with all the features and enhancements this fabulous tall doll that can be made cal Boot camp. We will the machine has to offer. This one-hour, to either permanently sit with bent continue to learn and one-on-one intensive training class will knees or stand 18”-20” tall. You’ll learn improve on reading and leave the student with confidence and to paint her face as well as following sheet music. ease to use the machine. Class fee cov- create and sculpt her body and We will study rhythm and work very ers all materials needed for the training make all of her clothing includ- hard on notation recognition in treble including batting materials, thread, fab- ing shoes and underwear. Doll and bass clefs. RSVP  by 10/22. ric and step-by-step instructions. RSVP making is intriguing and fun  five days before class date. and the best part is decorat- Rescue & Preparedness ing and embellishing their Bernina Serger clothes with odds and ends of Community Emergency Response Certification — 4055-01I lace and flowers and buttons Team Class Second Monday of the month, 1:30-2:30 left in your sewing drawer. October 20, 22, 26 & 27 — 6013-09 PM (OC).$15. Instructor: Sylvia Feldman. Nancie will help you decorate your doll 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (OC). Instructor: Aaron All supplies will be provided during and make her extra special and each doll Bjorgum from City of Lincoln Fire De- class. Class limited to three students. will come out with a completely differ- partment. Free (four sessions). Be part of ent look and dress depending on the the team! Would Bernina Sewing Machine fabrics, laces and embellishments you you like to be Certification — 4054-01I choose. See the doll example in the win- better prepared Second Monday of the month, 3:00-4:00 dow display at Orchard Creek for more in the event of PM (OC).$13. Instructor: Sylvia Feldman. details and inspiration. $10 materials fee an emergency Class cost includes a sewing starter kit includes pattern, use of all glues, pens or disaster? Would you like to be part with bobbins & needles. Please bring for drawing faces, Ink for printing faces, of a team helping your neighbors dur- your own scissors to the class. stencils and stamps for making faces, ing and after an emergency or disaster? stuffing tools, turning tools, buttons for You are invited to register to take a —Creative Hardanger— joints, heavy threads for joining body CERT (Community Emergency Response parts. This project will be a great gift for Team) class. CERT is a 20 hour course Hardanger Norwegian Embroidery your grandchildren or anyone who col- on Disaster Preparedness, Fire Suppres- Tuesdays, October 5-26 — 4022-01J lects dolls. RSVP  by 9/21. sion, Light Search and Rescue, Disaster 3:30-5:30 PM (OC). Instructor: Ana Medical Operations, with an emphasis Bertha Valbuena. $28 —Knitting— on team building and safety. CERT train- (four sessions) Want ing involves some lifting and you should to acquire a new and Beginning Knitting • Wednesdays, be in average physical health. This four easy hobby? Join us in September 15-29 — 4070-08A day class is free and includes text book the Sewing Room as 1:00-3:00 PM. (OC). Instructor: Nancie and lunch. To be certified, you must at- resident instructor Ana Wiseman. $30. This class is for the real tend all classes. For further information, Bertha shows you the techniques in this beginning knitter. If you have knitted contact CERT Chairperson, Bill Szabo at beautiful embroidery form from Nor- long ago, need a refresher, or want to 434-6667 or Luci Hightower, SCLHCA way. First hour provides students with learn how to knit, come to this class Executive Assistant, at 625-4062. RSVP general embroidery instruction. Remain- and learn the joy and  by 10/13. ing class time is geared to practicing relaxation of this basic Kloster stitches. You will need to timeless craft. You’ll Sewing purchase a kit the first day of class from learn the basics and instructor: small kit $12.50, large kit begin to understand Residents must be certified to use Associa- $20. RSVP  by 9/28. the skill as Nancie teaches you to cast tion sewing machines. A one-hour certifica- on, knit, purl and bind off. Even if you tion class on how to operate and maintain —Doll Class— already have some basic knitting skills the machines is offered the second Monday you are sure to pick up some tips and each month in the Sewing Room. Soft Fabric Doll Class Tuesdays, techniques from this class. See Interme- September 28- diate Knitting for more information on Bernina 440 Quilting Certification October 19 — 3180-08 Nancie. Students must bring a size 7 or Monday, October 4 1:00-4:00 PM (KS). Instructor : Nancie 8 straight or circular knitting needle (if Or October 25 — 4058-09 Wiseman. $60. Materials fee: $10 pay- you know how to use it) and worsted 4:00-5:00 PM (OC). Instructor: Sylvia able to instructor. Prerequisite: Student weight yarn in a light color to class. Feldman. $50. Learn comprehensive must bring their own sewing machine to RSVP  by 9/8.

78 September 2010 Compass Compass September 2010 79 Special Presentations

and general revenue dilemma?;” “Is the Intermediate Knitting • Mondays, proposed ballot Utility Tax the only new October 4-25 — 4070-08B revenue stream?;” “What impact will 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (KS). Instructor: Nan- occur if the proposed school bond ballot cie Wiseman. $60(four sessions).Prereq- does not pass?;” and more!! If time per- uisite: Must know how to Knit, Purl and mits, question cards from the audience Cast On. This class is for anyone who al- will have been collected and selected for ready knows how to knit but would like the candidates’ response. Please join us to improve their knitting for this important moment prior to vot- with help on ideas such Just the Facts, Please! State ing, listening to our future city leaders as reading instructions, Election Propositions inform and share their visions with our checking gauge, working Monday, September 20 community residents. intarsia, cables, lace, short 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, OC Ballroom. Are rows, and buttonholes, you curious about the upcoming state Preparing for End of Life Issues finishing, or improving general knowl- election propositions? Do you want Tuesday, October 5 edge of knitting. Bring the knitting political information that is more under- 7:00-8:30 PM, Presentation Hall (KS). you are working on plus the pattern or standable? Join our Placer County guest Michael Gunther Maher, MD, Chief, the supplies to start a new project and panelists Kathy Sousa and Randi Swizely Continuing Care at Kaiser Permanente, Nancie will help you finish your knitted from The League of has a passion for caring for older pa- projects while you improve your knitting Women Voters (LWV) tients. He sees the need for expertise skills. About the instructor: A 1992 In- PROPOSITIONS to discuss these issues, and compassion because ternational Design competition winner, the pros and cons! The of the important implica- Nancie not only designs but writes pat- LWV works “to encour- tions for quality of life for terns for several yarn companies as well age informed and ac- both the patient and the as writes articles and knitting designs tive participation in government.” The families. Dr. Gunther Ma- for all of the major knitting magazines. LWV efforts are non-partisan. The nine her will help us learn how Additionally, she has written nine books qualified state propositions will be pre- to prepare for the End of on Knitting and Crochet and two books sented, literature hand-outs provided, Life. We will gain a clear understanding on Quilting. RSVP  by 9/27. and questions answered. The Lincoln of what an Advance Directive means in Hills Second Cup of Coffee Group and relation to managing our health care. Writing the Communications and Community Re- He’ll also discuss end of life scenarios: lations Committee is jointly sponsoring CPR; the role of hospitals, nursing New! How to Tell Your Story this free event. Forrest Funk and Sonya homes, and hospice care. There will be Wednesdays, October 20- Woods from the Second Cup of Coffee ample time for questions. Please join us November 10 — 3140-09 Group will be the program moderators. for this thought-provoking presentation 9:30 -11:30 AM (KS). Instructor: Fred Ek- Please join us for this educational and as we learn to age gracefully. Free. man. $48 (four sessions). Have you ever informative session. thought of sharing some of your memo- The A, B, C … and D’s of Medicare ries of your childhood, teenage years The Lincoln City Council Wednesday, November 3 and beyond with your kids and grand- Candidates Forum 7:00 - 8:30 PM, Orchard Creek Ballroom. kids, but aren’t really sure Tuesday, September 28 Margaret Reilly, HICAP (Health Insurance how to get started? This 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, OC Front Ballroom. Counseling and Advocacy Program) Pro- workshop will help you Two city of Lincoln Council seats are gram Manager for the nine-county Sacra- recall childhood words and open for the November 2 Election! The mento region , is proud of the advocacy phrases. The use of photos Lincoln Hills Community Forum has and educational functions of HICAP. will help you remember extended an invitation to the qualified She has many years of special moments. Explore ways of telling candidates for a Candidates Forum. non-profit experience, your story without putting your read- Today, two Lincoln Hills residents are focusing on Health ers to sleep, by writing in voice. In this in the running! A resident and Human Services. workshop we will capture 60 plus years moderator will make the Ms. Reilly will discuss in 15 year increments. Finally, we’ll dis- introductions with the City the A, B, C … and D’s cuss examples of printing and binding Clerk and each candidate of Medicare and include what to expect options. Your finished auto–bio should will present a short bio and from the Affordable Care Act of 2011. make great Holiday gifts for the young interest for this position. There will be ample time for questions. ones! Bring your laptop, or paper and Next, we will proceed to Please join us for this timely presenta- pencil, and relive your past. For more in- ask questions to each candidate for a tion as we enter the enrollment period formation, contact Fred Ekman at fred@ short response. The following are some for Medicare options. Free. fredekman.com or (916) 709-2496. sample questions only. “What are your individual positions on the City’s budget

80 September 2010 Compass Open Space Report has provided them with the ability to have continued from page 19 seeds carried on the winds, on animals or A Good Book fire fuels is cited as a success which should humans, or by passing through the digestive continued from page 35 be continued. Invasion by beavers contin- systems of migrating birds or other animals. Recently, volunteer Adrian Felice has ues to be a challenge. Management of the Our facilities staff has reviewed the biologist’s worked to develop a binder with sug- beaver population is critical to protection of report and made site inspections for all loca- gested authors within a certain genre. the wetlands and maintenance of the small tions listed. Schedules have been prepared to The categories include: Espionage, Fe- remnant of trees in our Open Spaces—and address these areas, taking into consideration male Detectives, General Fiction, Histor- sometimes in residents’ yards. Several years seasonal aspects of these plant’s lives. ical Fiction, Horror, Humorous, Military, ago we obtained permission to implement It is interesting to note that the biolo- Mysteries & Thrillers, Romance and Sci- an eradication program for Yellow Starthis- gist’s report list more than 110 plant types ence Fiction/Time Travel. For example, tle, a non-native plant that has invaded much within our preserve areas, almost 90 bird I am a fan of Sue Grafton and learned of California. Our preserve areas still have a varieties, and several mammals which have that Perri O’Shaughnessy writes with a small scattered population of this noxious been observed during site inspections. Dur- similar style and story line. The binder plant, but growth is controlled by selective ing the presentation to our Board, a question is located on top of the area holding the spraying and hand pulling. Since seeds of was asked about the current proliferation classic books and will also include the this plant can survive for years before sprout- of voles (also known as meadow mice) that New York Times Best Seller List. ing, control is a long-term project. seem to be eating our lawns and shrubs. Thanks to those who continue to Three other non-native weeds were Dr. Shea told us that these creatures grow donate newer (after 2002) books. Call pointed out for control: Stinkwort, Rush in three-year cycles and that this is a banner volunteer Sally Scotch at 543-0792 and skeletonweed, and Klamathweed (also year. Between the predators that consume she will coordinate a time for you to known as St. Johnswort). Stinkwort and voles and the natural cycle, we should see drop off more than two or three. Volun- Rush skeleton are members of the sunflower them become a much lesser problem soon. teer opportunities are available to help family. These weeds like damper areas So, enjoy using our trails and the sights us maintain the shelves in Kilaga Springs although Klamathweed will also flourish in of our wonderful connection with nature. and Orchard Creek — call Sandy Maloff dry areas. Our Facilities Department was Just leave the care of the Open Space pre- at 408-2368. Investment materials are provided Open Space maps with infestations serve areas to our Facilities Department and maintained by Cleon Johnson, 408-5648. of these weeds noted. It is interesting how consider what a privilege it is to have these The Community Living Room (OC) con- such weeds migrate to new areas. Nature resources at hand. tact is Nina Mazzo at 408-7620.

Compass September 2010 81 82 September 2010 Compass Advertisers’ Directory

Please thank our advertisers and tell them you saw their ad in the Compass. By supporting your Compass advertisers, they will continue to support your Association. Advertisers listed in this issue are shown here by category followed by the page number (bolded) location of the ad. ACCOUNTING/TAX Stifel Nicolaus, 56 Iron Elegance, 68 PHOTOS AJ Kottman, 56 FOOT CARE Lobo Services, 38 Visionary Design, 68 Riolo, Roberts and Freddi, 41 Lincoln Podiatry Center, 43 Overhead Door Co., 47 PLUMBING AUTOMOBILE SALES/SERVICE GOLF CARS—SALES/SERVICE Patio Perfections, 10 BZ Plumbing Co. Inc., 55 Petkus Brothers, 74 Firestone, 8 Electrick Motorsports Inc., 76 Eagle Plumbing, 82 Rush Installation, 53 J & J Body Shop, 45 E-Z Go (Argo Systems), 45 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Sani Clean, 68 R & S Auto Repair, 49 Gilchrist Golf Cars, 66 Gold Properties of Lincoln, 66 Solarecity, 4 Roseville Lincoln Mercury, 10 Johnson Golf Cars, 65 Solarise, 17 PSYCHOTHERAPY/PSYCHOLOGIST BEAUTY HAIR STYLIST Dr. A. DeCell, Psychologist, 17 Face Works, 68 The Cabinet Doctors, 17 Kathy Saaty, 18 The Closet Doctor, 74 Marvin Savlov, Psychotherapy, 62 CARE FACILITIES HANDYMAN SERVICES REAL ESTATE Casa De Santa Fe, 10 HOME SERVICES A-R Smit & Associates, 68 Spectrum Home Services, 4 Carolan Properties, 61 Lincoln Manor, 65 Bartley Home Repair, 69 Century 21 - R./C. Bluhm, 49 HOUSE CLEANING CARPET CLEANING CA Finest Handyman, 49 Coldwell Banker Aunt Dee’s House Cleaning, 47 Century Carpet Care, 62 L&D Handyman Services, 36 - A & M Cowles, 17 Gold Coast Carpet & Uph., 79 Robert Boyer, 18 INSURANCE/INSURANCE SVCS. Coldwell Banker/Sun Ridge, 59 Joe’s Carpet Cleaning, 72 Wayne’s Fix-all Service, 62 Allstate Insurance, 41 - Don Gerring, 55 CHURCHES HEALTHCARE Pat’s Med. Ins. Counseling, 17 - Donna Judah, 47 State Farm Insurance, 47 Lincoln Hills Church, 11 CA Skin Surgery Center, 61 - Gail Cirata, 17 Valley View Church, 38 Lincoln Physical Therapy, 8 LANDSCAPING - L. Harrison/A. Wiens, 82 CLOCK REPAIR Placer Dermatology, 38 Duran Landscaping, 47 - Maria Herrera, 62 Gandy’s Clock Service, 68 Roseville Cardiology, 68 Gocobachi’s Landscaping, 49 - Paula Nelson, 47 Great Outdoors Landscaping, 55 - Sharon Worman, 76 COMPUTER SERVICES Sutter Health, 41 Koch Kreations, 76 Grupp & Assocs. Real Estate, 53 Affordable Computer Help, 68 HEALTHCARE/CONSULTING Rebark Time, Inc., 45 Keller Williams - Rob Wolf, 18 Compsolve Computers, 36 Judith Payne, RN, 47 Steven Pope Landscaping, 36 Kirby Riggs Associates, 82 COUNSELING HEARING Synthetic Grass, 82 The Weisman Group, 74 Diane “Didi” Martin, 82 Whisper Hearing Center, 70 Terrazas Gardening Svc., 6 RESTAURANTS DAY SPA HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING LEGAL Kilaga Springs Café, 9 Macco, 36 Spa at Kilaga Springs, 13 Adams & Hayes, 8 Meridians, 9 Miller Heating & Air, 18 DENTAL Barbara J. Bender, 6 SENIOR LIVING HELP WANTED Denzler Family Dentistry, 10 Law Office Robin C. Bevier, 55 Eskaton Village, 11 Life Enhancing Dental Care, 81 Danmer Custom Shutters, 56 Don Branner, 43 SHOES Personalized Dental Care, 4 HOME FURNISHINGS Lynn A. Dean, Attorney, 15 Footcaress Shoe Store, 6 ELECTRIC BICYCLES Andes Custom Upholstery, 49 Michael Donovan, 36 Practical Cycles, 70 California Backyard, 53 Gibson & Gibson, Inc., 51 SPRINKLER REPAIR Gary’s Sprinkler Repair, 82 ELECTRICAL SERVICES Discount Drapery & Blinds, 47 MORTUARY SERVICES Brown’s Quality Electric, 69 Discovery Shutters/Shadings, 66 East Lawn, Inc., 51 TRAVEL KIP Electric, 36 Guchi Interior Design, 70 PAINTING CONTRACTORS Lincoln Travel & Cruise, 6 Maria D’s Draperies, 49 EYE CARE Dynamic Painting, 79 VACATION RENTALS S & G Carpet, 70 AAA Optical Outlet, 62 Kerr Painting, 36 Maui Condos, 17 Eye Q Optometry, 79 HOME IMPROVEMENTS MNM Painting & Drywall, 65 San Diego Condo, 49 Jeffery Adkins, MD, 72 American Home Makeovers, 51 Painting Solutions, 62 VETERINARY CLINIC Wilmarth Eye/Laser Clinic, 15 Artisan Woodcrafters, 61 RS Painting, 18 Sterling Pointe, 59 Bella Legno, 43 Thomas Painting Co., 82 WINDOW CLEANING FIDUCIARY SERVICES BI Design, 82 Adams and Associates, 11 PEST CONTROL All Pro, 18 CC Design, 62 The Noble Way Pest Control, 72 FINANCIAL/INVESTMENT Don’s Awnings, 84 WINDOW TREATMENT CLEANING PETS Edward Jones, 15 Finish Works Construction, 36 Sierra Home & Comm. Svcs., 62 A Pet’s World, 18 First Allied Securities, 49 Gary’s Custom Finishing, 18 WINERY Pets’ Portraits, 55 Melton Financial, 43 Grout Pro, 55 Dono dal Cielo Vineyard, 17 MFG Finc. & Ins. Solutions, 45 Hydroshield, 55 Compass Editor: Jeannine Balcombe 625-4020 Advertising: Judy Olson 625-4014 Group Article Editor: Wendy Slater [email protected] Resident Writers: Doug Brown, Pat Evans, Michele Hutchinson, Dee Hynes, Joan Logue, Al Roten, Steve Russo, Shirley Schultz, Gay Sprague Photography: Patrick Vath Layout/Design: Aspen TypoGraphix Printing: Fruitridge Printing A monthly magazine established August 1999 Submitted articles may be edited and republished in any mitted articles. Copyright @ 2010 by Sun City Lincoln Hills. All storage and retrieval system without express permission in writ- advertised herein and assumes no responsibility or liability for format. All articles submitted become the property of Sun City rights reserved. 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Compass September 2010 83 Solid Patio Covers Lattice Patio Covers

An ultra flat pan solid roof with deep Ultra lattice transforms an ordinary patio woodgrain look — provides complete into a shady retreat where you can relax protection from sun or rain. and enjoy the beauty of your own backyard.

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