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A Publication of Recreation Centers of Sun City, Inc. February 2011 No. 112 www.sunaz.com From the President: About the Board Vance Coleman all rules and regulations of the corporation, com- RCSC Board President monly referred to as the Corporate Documents. Member’s responsibility is to elect a competent As we begin this New Year and I begin my year Board of Directors. as the President, I felt it was important to talk about The RCSC Board of Directors is bound by law to the role and duty of the RCSC Board of Directors uphold its fiduciary duty. The law imposes fidu- and you, the Members. In order for RCSC to govern ciary duty to ensure that power is exercised consci- effectively, the Members elect a Board of Directors entiously. The RCSC Board of Director’s fiduciary to act on their behalf. The RCSC Board of Direc- Vance Coleman Jim Bishop duty requires it to act in the best interests and for tors’ primary role is to establish and amend policy the benefit of the corporation, thus the community and to ensure the implementation of that policy as a whole. This fiduciary duty has two compo- through the Corporate Documents. Management nents: one, to act within the Board’s authority and is responsible for RCSC’s day-to-day operations two, to apply the business judgment rule. The busi- and enforcing the Restated Articles of Incorpora- ness judgment rule requires the Board of Directors tion, Corporate Bylaws, Board Policies and any and see PRESIDENT on backpage

Learn about your Dan Hill Gene Westemeier community at Board selects officers The RCSC Board of Directors has selected officers for 2011. Also, committee chairs and co-chairs have been assigned for the year.

Officers Orientation President: Vance Coleman Vice President: Jim Bishop Living in Sun City is about more than just fun in the sun. From swimming pools to golf courses, and Treasurer: Gene Westemeier lending a hand to help a neighbor to serving the community at large, living in Sun City offers more Secretary: Dan Hill than just a home – it offers a lifestyle unlike anywhere else. All new and existing Sun City residents are warmly invited to learn all about the Sun City lifestyle at the 2011 Sun City Orientation on Wednesday, February 9 at Sundial Auditorium. There are two sessions scheduled: one from 9 to 11am and one from see ORIENTATION on Page 2 see BOARD on Page 2 Index RCSC Contact Information Stay in the loop with News p. 2-8, 23 RCSC news alert Clubs p. 9-13, Corporate Offices: 623-561-4600 Cardholder Services: 623-561-4603 16-19 Board of Directors: 623-561-4620 Monday–Friday 8:30am–4pm emails! Sign up at Bus Tours p. 14-15 Clubs & Activities Office: 623-561-4660 Open 9am to noon first Saturday of each month www.sunaz.com Activities p. 21-22 Monday–Friday 7:30am–4pm Food & Movies backpage Email addresses remain confidential. These offices are at Lakeview Center 02 February 2011 News SunViews

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Committee Chair Co-Chairs Bowling Jim Bishop Carole Martinez Club Organization Larry Klein Gene Westemeier Elections Jim Bishop Larry Klein Entertainment Carole Martinez Finance, Budget & Audit Tom Loegering Gene Westemeier Golf Jim Bishop Cord Angier Insurance Cord Angier Dan Hill Lawn Bowling Dan Hill Glenn Miller Orchestra sets toes a-tappin’ Long Range Planning Gene Westemeier Larry Klein Polish up your shoes and get dressed momentum of popularity. Member Communication Carole Martinez Cord Angier to the nines, it’s time to dance! The Glenn disbanded his musical orga- Properties (Centers/Golf) Cord Angier Glenn Miller Orchestra brings its nization in 1942, at the height of its world-famous sound to Sun City for a popularity, volunteered for the Army Board Commissions fabulous night of entertainment. and then organized and led the famous Bid Review & Approval Sundial Auditorium is the setting Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band. It Vance Coleman (Chair) for this special one-night-only dance went to Europe to entertain service- Jim Bishop event on Monday, February 28. Doors men, and then, on December 15, 1944, Gene Westemeier open at 5:30pm and the dancing kicks Maj. Miller took off in a single-engine Tom Loegering off at 6:30pm. Tickets go on sale at plane from England to precede his 7:30am Tuesday, January 4 in the Clubs band to France, never to be seen again. Investment Review & Approval & Activities Office at Lakeview Cen- The army declared him officially dead Vance Coleman (Chair) ter. Tables of eight and four are $25 a year later. Jim Bishop per person (closer to the dance floor). Due to the popular demand, the Gene Westemeier Tables of six are $20 per person. If you Miller Estate organized the formation Tom Loegering have friends who want to sit together, of the present Glenn Miller Orchestra we can accommodate this at the time in 1956 under the direction of drum- Liaisons tickets are purchased – no seats will be mer Ray McKinley, who had become Sun City Fire Department: Dan Hill held. the unofficial leader of the Army Air Sun City Home Owners Association: Cord Angier A cash bar will be available (beer Force Band after Glenn’s disappear- Sun City Library: Carole Martinez and wine only) and non-alcoholic bev- ance. Since then, other leaders have Sun City Posse: Jim Bishop erages will also be available for pur- followed. Gary Tole is the next leader Sun City Taxpayers Association: Larry Klein chase. No outside beverages allowed. and director of the world-famous Sun City Visitors Center: Tom Loegering Business casual attire (no shorts or Glenn Miller Orchestra. jeans) is suggested. Get “In the Mood” Now, over 55 years since the public Sun City Foundation and attend – you’ll be glad you did! first embraced the successful Miller Vance Coleman The legendary Glenn Miller was one sound, both the legend and the music Larry Klein of the most successful of all the dance live on. The Glenn Miller Orchestra bandleaders back in the swing era of is the most sought after big band in the 1930s and ‘40s. A matchless string the world today for both concert and of hit records, the constant impact of dance engagements. Still considered ORIENTATION: Learn about Sun City radio broadcasts, and the drawing the greatest band of all time, its unique continued from Page 1 power at theatres, hotels and dance sound is loved by almost anybody pavilions built and sustained the who cares to dance. 7 to 9pm. Clubs, groups and organizations from throughout the Sun City community will be on hand to provide information and answer questions about what they do. In addition, attendees will hear presentations from speakers representing the Sun City Visitors Center, Recreation Centers of Sun City, Sun City Home Owners Association and Sun City Condo Owners Association. So mark your calendars for February 9, and come learn all about the Sun City lifestyle. SunViews News February 2011 03 Financial Report - Period ending November 30, 2010 Recreation Centers of Sun City, Inc. BALANCE SHEET STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES For the Period Ending November 30, 2010 For the Period of January 1, 2010 through November 30, 2010 Current Prior Current Prior Y-T-D Y-T-D Y-T-D Y-T-D Unrestricted Funds: Operating Income: Cash Invested/On Hand/In Bank 5,342,132 5,238,397 Property Assessments 8,614,231 8,259,857 Cash Reserves 2,500,000 2,500,000 Transfer & Access Fees 504,600 437,700 Sub-Total Unrestricted 7,842,132 7,738,397 Privilege & Guest Cards 499,643 473,335 Restricted Funds: Food / Liquor Sales 427,754 303,164 Preservation/Improvement Fund 4,352,736 913,158 Bowling Fees 583,834 608,164 Total Cash & Investments 12,194,868 8,651,555 Golf Fees 4,295,747 4,322,147 Other Current Assets: Cart Rentals 154,823 159,256 * Accounts Receivable 1,234,722 911,099 Merchandise Sales 116,011 112,832 Deposits & Prepaids 138,628 143,884 Investment Income 4,455 25,468 Inventory 86,741 82,820 Activities Income 251,664 343,649 Total Current Assets 13,654,959 9,789,358 Rental Income 318,086 270,737 Fixed Assets: Contributions 53,471 19,032 Land, Improvements, Buildings 56,310,947 55,806,597 Miscellaneous Income 33,975 72,662 F, F & E and Vehicles 21,992,697 21,513,093 Total Operating Income 15,858,294 15,408,003 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (45,105,756) (42,395,226) Cost of Sales: Work In Progress 15,172,519 12,642,328 Total Cost of Sales 463,813 503,956 Total Fixed Assets 48,370,407 47,566,792 Gross Income $15,394,481 $14,904,047 TOTAL ASSETS $62,025,366 $57,356,150 Operating Expenses: Salaries and Wages 5,967,716 5,794,417 Current Liabilities: Payroll Taxes and Benefits 1,611,992 1,467,208 Accounts Payable and Other 1,294,016 1,386,681 Repairs and Maintenance 1,507,924 1,474,910 Deferred Income 6,083,796 5,837,665 Utilities Expense 2,041,900 2,045,818 Total Current Liabilities 7,377,812 7,224,346 General Operating Expenses 1,346,304 1,358,463 Other Liabilities: Total Operating Expenses 12,475,836 12,140,816 Lease Purchase 42,243 68,849 Net Operating Income $2,918,645 $2,763,231 Total Liabilities 7,420,055 7,293,195 Other Income: 245,865 4,526,248 Net Worth: Other Expenses: Current Net Worth 54,605,311 50,062,955 Property Taxes 74,764 83,916 TOTAL LIABILITIES and NET WORTH $62,025,366 $57,356,150 Insurance 270,254 312,385 Other 135,972 31,251 Home Sales: Net Income Before Depreciation 2,683,520 6,861,927 New Owners - PIF 1,539 1,277 Depreciation: 2,976,683 2,607,302 NET INCOME / (LOSS) ($293,163) $4,254,625 04 February 2011 News SunViews 41st Annual Wisconsin Day Bowling Notes No Tap Tournament March 3 | 10am - 2pm | Sun Bowl | Cost $7 On February 26 and 27 Bell Lanes and Lakeview Lanes will host the No-Tap All Events Tournament sponsored by the Phoenix Classic Bowling Association. The Brats | Hot dogs | Beer | Soda | Prizes tournament will consist of Team, Doubles/Singles and All-Events. Entry Fee is $50 to participate in all of the events.

Metro Phoenix USBC Open Tournament Enjoy the day talking about our Great Green Bay Packers On March 19-20 and March 26-27, Lakeview Lanes will host the Metro Phoenix and the Wisconsin Badgers with Wisconsin friends. USBC Open Tournament Team Event. This will be the first time that an RCSC bowling center has hosted an open event. The tournament is open to all certified USBC bowlers in the Phoenix metro area. No pre-registration required. Bring your own lawn chairs. For more information, call Gil Stephan at 623-933-3665. Annual USBC meeting in Sun City The Metro Phoenix USBC Association will hold its annual meeting at Lakeview Center on Sunday April 17. The meeting starts at 2pm and will be in Social Hall #3. This is the second time Sun City has hosted the association’s annual meeting. All members of the Metro Phoenix USBC are welcome to attend. SUNDIAL: 2011 Winter Shows At the meeting, association members will elect officers, and select delegates to Jimmy Fortune (one of the famous Statler Brothers) | February 16 for the USBC Convention and USBC State Meetings. All Metro Phoenix USBC For the past 21 years Jimmy Fortune has been country music’s most renowned members, this is your opportunity to meet all of the association officers. Hope to tenor voice as he was the fourth member of the classic country music singing see you there! quartet, the legendary Statler Brothers. After traveling the entire globe with this successful group, which included six White House appearances and five seasons with “The Statler Brothers TV Show,” Jimmy now presents his solo show. This performance is filled with the familiar music of his incredible voice and the stories of his miraculous career! The song “Elizabeth,” written by Jimmy and sung by the Statler Brothers, was just nominated for a Grammy in the Best Country Performance by a Duo category. Sun City Bowling Association High Scores 300 Games Robert Hayden | 738 Nick Lewin (The British Trickster) | March 2 Perry Hatter Dave Benson | 736 Nick Lewin, a “laugh-a-minute” magical treats. He is considered one of the Rick Williams Larry Ely | 732 most inventive, cleverest and funniest comedy-magic performers from the Brit- Jim Lunnie Tim Walker | 731 ish Empire. There’s nothing serious or death-defying here – just some of the most Dave Benson Perry Hatter | 729 hilarious and amazing gags ever presented by this delightfully charismatic per- Chuck Morgan | 727 former. Nick’s critically acclaimed and award winning one-man show has been a 600 Series Lewis Faulds | 725 crowd pleaser in Las Vegas for the past ten years. Valerie Vanderlinden | 647 Dennis Klein | 724 Jeanette Weber | 645 Earl Lucas | 719 If you haven’t attended past Sundial Winter Shows, start now and you’ll be Lovie Tiedje | 610 Choc Higa | 718 impressed by the quality of these performances. Doors open at 6pm and the per- Bobbi Daniels | 608 Joe Reguero | 718 formance begin at 7pm. Tickets go on sale Monday November 22 in the Lakeview Julie Calcaterra | 602 Dan Wolverton | 716 Clubs Office. Tickets are $12.50 a piece with open seating. Payment can be by Cori Larsen | 601 Cal Shirey | 716 cash, check Visa or MasterCard. Clubs Office hours are Monday through Friday, Gene Holcomb | 715 7:30am to 4pm. Ticket sales will be one hour prior to the show time for each show 700 Series Rick Kirby | 711 in the Sundial ticket booth, cash or check only. Cancellation Policy: No cancel- Jim Lunnie | 795 Dick Click | 709 lations. The Club Office will try to re-sell your ticket if there is a wait list or you Rober Althaus | 794 John Marvel | 708 may sell it and provide us with the name of the person replacing you. Alan Wagner | 784 Mel Shirey | 707 Chet Sharpe | 781 Kyle Klein | 706 Dennis Altschaeffel | 770 Sam Giordano | 705 Dave Haley | 761 Wayne Wisniewski | 704 Join the flow with Tai Chi Jim Reeks | 760 Jesse Esveld | 704 The ancient art of Tai Chi is a gentle flow of movements to encourage mental Mike Christie | 753 Rich Dolan | 704 and physical harmony. Tai Chi builds strength, promotes flexibility and encour- Dick Ohnstad | 750 Patrick Knight | 704 ages balance. It is also a wonderful way to relieve stress! Join us mornings, eve- Fred Jones | 750 Warren Riemer | 702 nings and Saturdays for this moving meditation practice. Shawn Wood | 744 Oakmont: Tuesday and Thursday 6-7pm Bill McDonald | 743 800 Series Fairway: Monday and Wednesday 10-11am and 11am-noon. Bill Hankins | 741 Gene Hurley | 814 Saturday 10-11am and 11am-noon. All Classes are $5 each. No registration is necessary, just show up! Wear comfortable clothes and shoes (no mat required). For additional information, call Zen Wellness at 623-537-9443. SunViews News February 2011 05 Group equipment demos by Daily Fitness Daily Fitness: Exercise improves golf game As a service to Sun City, Daily Fitness will present group equipment demon- Velda Jacobs loves the game of strations monthly at Bell, Sundial and Oakmont Fitness Centers. These presen- golf. She plays three times a week tations are appropriate for individuals new to the community or new to using and spends extra hours on her chip the fitness centers. Exercise professionals will provide a half-hour tour ofthe shots and drives. Velda knows mus- facility demonstrating basic usage of the strength training machines. All demos cle strength is necessary to execute are limited to 25 participants, so call ahead to reserve a spot. All demos begin at proper golf mechanics. She decided 11:30am. No demos in December, but they restart in January. to do something about increasing her Bell - 623-876-3040 | Sundial - 623-876-3048 | Oakmont - 623-876-3046 muscle strength and overall level of Demos (January-February) fitness. With the help of a personal February: Bell - Feb. 2 | Sundial - Feb. 9 | Oakmont - Feb. 16 trainer, Velda began a comprehensive March: Bell - March 2 | Sundial - March 9 | Oakmont - March 16 exercise program at the Bell Fitness April: Bell - April 6 | Sundial - April 13 | Oakmont - April 20 Center. Velda discovered that exercise May: Bell - May 4 | Sundial - May 11 | Oakmont - May 18 not only improved her golf game, but her quality of life as well. “Your body dictates your golfing ability,” states Jane Fortier, Daily Fit- All Sun City Art Show ness personal trainer. “To improve Create your own environment sold paintings professionally, Gold your swing speed, power and accu- through the medium of water color, Circle Artists who have won ribbons, racy, you need to improve the body oil, acrylic, pastel, collage or pencil and Gallery-all other entries. that executes the swing. This can be cises will improve range of motion and and ink. Then enter your creation in Work can be in any medium as men- done through an exercise program flexibility, essential for a powerful and the 36th annual All Sun City Art Show tioned above, must be two-dimen- that focuses on three important areas: fluid swing.” at Bell Recreation Center February 11 sional, completed within the past three Aerobic Capacity, Muscle Strength, Daily Fitness trainers specialize in through 13. This judged show is co- years, and it must be framed and ready and Body Flexibility. Aerobic exercise teaching individuals how to exercise sponsored by the Lakeview and Palo for hanging. Artists are allowed three will improve stamina & endurance, safely and effectively. They tailor pro- Verde Art Clubs and is open to any entries. There is a $3 non-refundable vital to completing 18 holes of golf; grams to fit clients’ needs and goals. RCSC cardholder. Original (not copies) fee per entry. Weight Training will strengthen and To find out more about personal train- only please. Full details on entering and entrance build muscle tissue, key to gaining ing services, call 623-256-7901, or visit Previous shows have included over forms are available in the art rooms at club head speed; and Stretching Exer- www.DailyFitnessLLC.com. 200 entries by artists of all levels of Lakeview or Sundial recreation cen- expertise. The judges will award rib- ters. For further information contact bons in the following categories: Pro- Shirley Hochstein at 623-974-6653 or fessional-Artists who have taught or Jerry McGinness 623-977-6328. Daytime Zumba offered twice ZUMBA, the fitness craze that’s sweeping the country, will now be offered Dance for the Health of It twice during the DAYTIME: an 8-Week Program is scheduled for MONDAYS Dance for the Health of It is fun and energizing exercise through learning from 1 to 2pm at Marinette Social Hall, starting February 7 – cost $40; and a basic dance steps. Variety of great music, including rumba, fox-trot, rock and 10-week program is scheduled for WEDNESDAYS from noon to 1pm at Sundial roll and more. No partner needed. Routines focus on balance and control and West Hall, starting February 16 – cost $50 (no class on March 16). ZUMBA fuses are designed to give a light-to-moderate cardio workout in Levels 1 & 2, a Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow fitness moves to create a dynamic full body higher intensity workout in Levels 2 & 3. Monday evenings at Bell Center Social workout. It keeps you moving & grooving, and makes fitness FUN! The hour of Hall: Combination Levels 1 & 2 at 6pm and Combination Levels 2 & 3 at 7pm. exercise includes a warm-up, full cardio workout, and cool-down. Registration A minimum number of participants is required. Cost is $5. Please verify class and pre-payment is required and can be handled by calling Jane at 623-696-6820. schedules by calling 602-679-4220 for up-to-date information. Class size is limited. United Therapists Services Are you in pain or just need to relax? United therapists’ Services provides massage services at Bell and Sundial New deep water exercise programs Centers. All therapists have a minimum of 15 years experience. Daily Fitness is offering two 9-Week Deep Water Exercise Programs at the Sun- Call 623-972-4942 to set your appointment. dial pool during February & March. The Tuesday Program is from 3 to 4pm,

starting February 1. $55 one hour massage $60 hot stone massage The Thursday Program is from 3 to 4pm, starting February 3. The cost for $35 1/2 hour massage $45 | $55 | $65 | $75 facials either program is $45. Deep Water is a non-gravitational aquatic fitness venue $35 reflexology/foot massage that includes movements for both upper and lower body. It encourages total body Detox Wrap (call for quote) conditioning and cardiovascular fitness. Each participant wears a buoyancy belt to hold the body vertical and chest deep, suspended in water. Pre-registration and pre-payment is REQUIRED. Class size is limited. Call Jane at 623-696-6820. 06 February 2011 News SunViews Why we spray and those blue dots Golf Notes You may wonder why we spray so We apply liquid fertilizer to the fair- Sign up for April Showers much fertilizer in the winter time than ways, tees, and green banks every two It’s not too early to sign up for the April Showers. Entry forms will be out on February 1. The horse race we do in the summer time; or you may weeks, as well. We use two different banquet will be held on Thursday, March 31. Golf will be played on April 1 and 2. All entries must be in by have asked this question or been asked products on these areas. March 20. First come, first served. Don’t miss out. this question: What are the blue dots or The term for this type of fertilizer pile on the fairways or greens? program is called “spoon feeding.” We Quail Run 9-Hole Ladies Golf League To answer the first question, in the do not put down more than a quarter- Are you ready to start the new year playing golf, looking for a great ladies league and meeting new soil there are microbes that break pound of nitrogen fertilizer per 1,000 friends? We invite you to check out our ladies league where you are always welcome, playing the chal- down the fertilizer in the soil. In the square feet per application. This keeps lenging Quail Run Executive Course. Every day is a good day on the golf course with friends. The Quail Run summer time the microbes run ram- the rye grass healthy and does not pro- Ladies Invitational will be played March 28 and March 31., hosted by Quail Run ladies league. All Sun City pant because it is warm. In the winter mote excessive growth. time, when it is cold, the microbes slow Now for the blue spots or piles, they 9 hole league members are invited to join in this tournament. Pick up your application and sign up today. down to almost a standstill and very are a marking system for our sprayer. For more information call Ginny 623-972-3862 little activity takes place. The blue stuff is foam that marks the For this reason we apply what is boundary of the sprayer so when we Free golf clinics in March called a foliar fertilizer. This type of turn around we know where we have If you are looking to improve your game or just beginning, join the Sun City golf pros every Saturday in fertilizer is taken up through the leaves sprayed and we do not re-spray areas. March for free golf clinics. Lower your score, fix your slice, hit the ball square and more. on the plant and the plant is able to use This avoids over application of fertil- the fertilizer more rapidly than if we izer. The foam does not have fertilizer March 5 | 9:30am | Ball Flight Demo – Bring driver or 3 wood applied granular fertilizer in the soil. in it and will melt as the sun hits it. It March 12 | 9:30am | Golf swing fundamentals – Bring 5 iron We apply liquid fertilizer to the will take longer to break down in the March 19 | 9:30am | Chipping – approach shots – Bring 7 iron or 9 iron greens every two weeks during the winter time due to the cold so we add winter time. We use four different a blue dye to the foam so you can see March 26 | 9:30am | Putting – Bring putter (50% of your score) products in the winter time on the your white golf balls. greens. Sun City PGA and LPGA pros will be on hand to help: Sarah Bakefelt - 623-875-3418 Get Golf Ready in the New Year Billy Edmonson - 602-625-7050 It is time for our fall/winter sessions of the Get Golf Ready in 5 Days program. Dale Pribble - 623-977-9596 Just $99 gets you four group lessons and a round of golf with your golf pro. Tim Higgins - 623-444-4372 Our first round of lessons will be in November at Willowcreek. Limited to eight students for each group, be sure to sign up early. Fee must be paid at time of signup. Pick the class that best fits your schedule and sign up today! Contact: Sue Presta | 623-876-8419 | [email protected] 31st Annual Sun Cities Men’s Octogenarian Tournament March 21 & 25 | Quail Run Golf Course February Golf Pro Sarah Bakefelt Applications available at all RCSC Pro Shops (Mondays & Wednesdays) February 7, 9, 14 & 16 at 10am | Round of golf: February 23 at 1pm (meet at 12:30pm)

Golf Pro Tim Higgins (Mondays & Fridays) February 14, 18, 21 & 25 at 2pm | Round of golf: New Summer Mixer Program February 28 at 2pm (meet at 1:30pm) A new program is being instituted in Sun City for the summer months. When regular mixers have ended in the spring there is, except for the April Showers, Golf Pro Billy Edmondson no social golf for couples in Sun City. This is a new program that will be a mixer (Monday through Friday) February 21, 22, 23 & 24 at 8:30am | Round of golf: for all of Sun City. Plans are to play June through October. Each course will have February 25 at 8:30am (meet at 8am) one date with lunch after the event. A central location for lunch, possibly Talis- man Hall, will be reserved for each outing. With an early start time, play will be completed before the afternoon heat. If you want to volunteer or have any ideas March about this event, call Tom Laak at 623-875-3660. Golf Pro Sarah Bakefelt (Mondays & Wednesdays) March 7, 9, 14 & 16 at 10am | Round of golf: March 23 at 1pm (meet at 12:30pm) PING Demo Day Golf Pro Tim Higgins (Mondays & Fridays) March 4, 7, 11 & 14 at 2pm | Round of golf: March 17 Riverview Golf Course at 2pm (meet at 1:30pm) 10am – 2pm | February 14 Golf Pro Billy Edmondson (Monday through Friday) March 14, 15, 16 and 17 at 8:30am | Round of golf: Representatives will be availble March 18 at 8:30am (meet at 8am) for custom fitting of clubs SunViews News February 2011 07 2010 Club Donations Total: $34,487 Thank you to RCSC Chartered Clubs for your generosity this past year! Bell Lapidary $1,000 Bell Silvercraft $500 Camera Guild $500 LifeLong Learning $100 Sundial Mens $11,400 Pickleball $200 Musicians $196 Bell Shuffleboard $100 Hospitality $225 Table Tennis $25 Sew N Sew $300 Swim $50 Lakeview Art $100 Fri Aft Bridge $10 Wed Aft Bridge $10 China Painters’ $100 Bell Crafts $300 Tip Top Dance $100 Kachina Bridge $50 Creative Quilters $400 Bell Ceramics $1,000 Stained Glass $500 Fairway Ceramics $250 Best Friends Dog $300 Singles Social $35 Mini-Golf $50 Bunco Broncos $25 Mixed Cribbage $25 Handweavers $100 Dance For Fitness $100 Readers Ensemble $50 Ballroom Dance $200 Calligraphy $200 RV $135 Thu Aft Bridge $10 Clay Corner $500 FW Woodworking $500 500 Cards $20 Mah Jongg $75 One Partner Bridge $50 Saguaro Bridge $50 Card Sharks $35 FW/MV Lawn Bowls $150 Clay $500 Garden $100 Duplicate Bridge $1,500 Line Dance $500 LV Lawn Bowls $161 Model Railroad $150 Handicapables $125 Democrats $100 Canasta $50 Sundial Dance $400 OM Lawn Bowls $100 Tennis $100 New England $100 Sun City Poms $200 Video Travel $50 Hatha Yoga $50 Handbell Ringers $50 Friendship Quilters $50 Artistic Weavers $200 Sun City Lawn Bowls $100 Bell Tea Dance $200 Palo Verde Artists $100 Stretch & Slim $25 FW Knitters $1,000 Gourmet Social $25 Singles Dance $1,000 Lakeview Ceramics $200 Silver Stones $100 Square Dance $200 Sun City Carvers $50 Bell Aerobics $150 Aqua Fitness $2000 Sun City Computer $2,500 Apple Macintosh $100 Spanish $25 Sun City Players $1,500 Senior Softball $300 Bell Stitchers $100 Sundial Crafts $100 Bell Lawn Bowls $200 RCSC Dinner Theater: Catch Frank Sinatra sound-alike Guy Pennacchio Catch the summer wind this spring, ber of tickets per cardholder for dinner couple and their guests. Excited about invitations to perform live on radio at when local crooner Guy Pennacchio theater is 10. the response from the audience at the several local stations. In the meantime, brings his tribute to Frank Sinatra, to Dinner choices are Prime Rib of Beef, wedding and the discovery of his own he met Joni Sledge from Sister Sledge, Sun City. Guy and his band, the Sum- au Jus or Stuffed Chicken Florentine, vocals, Guy and his wife set out to sing who took his demo CD to Jimmy Car- merwind, will share their passion for Caesar Salad, baked potato, fresh sea- at the karaoke bars on Saturday nights. lin, owner of the Velvet Room. Jimmy Ol’ Blue Eyes at a special RCSC Dinner sonal vegetables, rolls and butter, and Stardom soon struck. Guy went was so impressed with Guy’s stage Theater event on March 26 and March Cannolies for dessert including coffee, on to audition for Dick Clark’s “Your presence and vocals, he booked Guy 27 at Union Hills Country Club. tea or iced tea. If anyone has dietary Big Break” on UPN and chosen as a on the spot to sing Sinatra songs at his The March 26 event begins with a needs, please request at the time of finalist! This was a chance to be seen club. 5pm happy hour followed by a 6pm your ticket purchase. and heard on national television as a Recently, Guy joined forces with dinner and music starting at 7:15pm. The essence of music has been deeply Sinatra sound-a-like. The Dick Clark some of Arizona’s top talent and cre- On March 27, the event kicks off with rooted in this Italian from New Jersey. production staff, amazed by his voice, ated Guy Pennacchio and the Sum- a noon happy hour, dinner at 1pm and At the age of 7, the sounds of the sum- called Guy eight days later to arrange merwind. The band includes, Barbara show starting at 2:15pm. Union Hills mer winds drifted off the Jersey shores taping at NBC Studio One in Burbank Catlin, piano and arrangements, Jerry Country Club is at 9860 Lindgren Ave. into Guy’s spirit and soul. Guy’s inspi- and aired Guy’s spot singing Sinatra Donato, soprano and tenor saxophone; Tickets cost $37 and include dinner ration came from his mother, a devoted on February 26, 2000. Dwight Kilian, acoustic bass and Dom and show. They go on sale Tuesday, Sinatra fan. More opportunities came knocking, Moio on drums. February 1 in the Clubs & Activities One evening Guy and his wife Guy performed at a private affair for RCSC Cancellation Policy: no cancel- Office. Cash, check, Visa or MasterCard attended a wedding reception. During Phoenix, Arizona’s top radio talent, lations. The Clubs and Activities Office accepted. Hours are Monday through the reception, Guy’s wife persuaded Beth McDonald. Once again, Guy was will try to re-sell your ticket if there is a Friday, 7:30am to 4pm. Happy hour is him to sing a song for the couple. enthralled by the positive response wait-list or you may sell it and provide cash bar only. All tables are round and Shyly, Guy went up on stage and and enthusiastic fans. He decided that us with the name of the person replac- seat 10 people. If you have friends who sang a classic rendition of “Summer night singing was his calling. He soon ing you. Mark your calendar and plan want to sit together, we can accommo- Wind.” One song turned into two, two began booking gigs at private parties to attend the Sinatra sound-a-like. You date at the time tickets are purchased. into three and before he knew it, Guy and corporate functions. too, will agree the performance is a No seats will be held. Maximum num- had sung seven songs for the wedded Not long after his big break, Guy had wonderful tribute to Frank Sinatra! 08 February 2011 News SunViews

All meetings will be held in the upper-level Board Room at Lakeview Center unless otherwise noted. February 2011 For the most updated schedule for Board and committee meetings, please visit www.sunaz.com. SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 Bus tour sales COC | 8:30am Bowling | 9am Clubs Office | 7:30am

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Find That RCSC Facility CORPORATE OFFICES CENTERS Sundial Center Marinette Center Fairway Center Lakeview Center 14801 N. 103rd Ave. 9860 W. Union Hills Dr. 10600 W. Peoria Ave. 623-876-3048 623-876-3054 623-876-3044 10626 W. Thunderbird Blvd. Bell Center 16820 N. 99th Ave. 623-561-4600 623-876-3040 Lakeview Center Mountain View Center Oakmont Center www.sunaz.com 10626 W. Thunderbird Blvd. 9749 N. 107th Ave. 10725 W. Oakmont Ave. 623-561-4600 623-876-3042 623-876-3046 BOWLING GOLF COURSES North Willowbrook/Willowcreek Riverview Bell Lanes 12650 N. 107th Ave. 10600 N. Boswell Blvd. 16401 N. Del Webb Blvd. 16810 N. 99th Ave. Lakes East/Lakes West 623-876-3010 W’brook: 623-876-3033 623-876-3025 623-876-3050 10433 Talisman Rd. W’creek: 623-876-3030 East: 623-876-3023 South Lakeview Lanes West: 623-876-3020 11000 N. 103rd Ave. Quail Run 10502 W. Thunderbird Blvd. 623-876-3015 9774 W. Alabama Ave. 623-876-3055 623-876-3035 SunViews Clubs February 2011 09 Sundial Crafts Club So Grand Exercise Friday Night Singles At the club’s annual Christmas party are new to crafts, members are happy Low impact aerobics, upright and Make plans to enjoy a fun-filled Fri- club President Jo Hanson (right) and to get you started on your choice of floor static stretching, flexibility main- day evening dancing and socializing Vice President Claire Wright were rein- interest. tenance to help agility and balance. at Sundial Auditorium. Our ballroom stated for another year as club Presi- We welcome RCSC cardholders. The Each exercise program includes ses- dances are open to all RCSC cardhold- dent and Vice President respectively. club meets Mondays and Thursday sions of various arm, body and leg exer- ers and their invited guests. Couples The party also celebrated another suc- 8am to 1pm. For further information cises that help maintain body fitness. are welcome. Admission is $3 for cessful year of meeting the needs of the call 623-933-7775. Each session has three different for- members and $5 for guests. Musicians many charitable organizations the club mats: standing static stretching, walk- provide lively ballroom music for your serves. The success is attributed to the ing pattern and floor stretching ona dancing pleasure from 7 to 10pm. many generous people who donated mat. All instruction is on movie screen. Free dance lessons by the Dance Doc- yarn, we thank you all, we couldn’t Classes are open to all RCSC cardhold- tors offered from 6:20 to 6:50pm. Cof- have met the needs without you, you ers. Club meets at Fairway Arizona fee and water are provided. For more have been a part of our team. Room 1 and 2 Monday, Wednesday information please call 623-533-5493. Members can also work on their own and Friday at 7:45am. Annual dues are projects, knitting, crocheting, beading, $3. For more information, call 623-933- February Dance Schedule cards, plastic canvas and more. If you 1365 or 623-972-8542. Feb. 4 Johnny Michaels Band (meeting 6:15) Feb. 11 Valentine Dance w/The Three Amigos Feb. 18 Manuel Dorantes & Dennis Murphy Bell Aerobics Mini-Golf Feb. 25 Rhythm Ramblers Feel like adding a spring to your step At our festive Christmas party every- and a sense of well-being? Come join a one seemed to be having a grand time. club that offers you a chance to shape We played a fun gift exchange game Sundial Dance and card bingo. Lots of conversation, up your body and have fun doing so. Sundial Dance is Saturday night just getting to know every one better. Our club joins in an exercise routine dancing for couples and singles. Come Kudos to President Betty Peace and her three times a week with a volunteer welcome our new Board and friendly staff, they put on a delicious dinner for teacher. Aerobic Exercise Club meets atmosphere. Enjoy the best dance club members which we all thoroughly at Bell Social Hall indoors Monday, floor in the Valley and good music. enjoyed. Wednesday and Friday at 8am, 9am, You may bring your own snacks and Spanish Club We are proud to have 20 new mem- and 10am all year. Open to all RCSC drinks. We supply cups and ice as well The Christmas spirit and sharing was bers on our registry since September cardholders. Yearly dues are $2. Come as coffee. Please join us set for fun and very apparent at the Fiesta de Navi- 2010. It shows us people are really and discover a fun way to exercise. new ideas. Dress code is proper ball- dad (Christmas party) of El Círculo interested in what we have to offer. A room attire. Hours: 7 to 10pm. Dances Español, the Sun City Spanish Club, at relaxing fun outing with friendly peo- are open to all RCSC cardholders and Fairway Center. We enjoyed very tasty ple, putting around the courses and guests. Admission for members $4, Mexican food catered by La Petite Cafe getting a little exercise (that’s a bonus). guests $6. of Sun City. We had a big turnout and You will enjoy being part of an active the day was a big success. Besides our club. Could use a few more good men/ February Dance Schedule occasional outings, we offer Spanish women in 2011, come join us. Require- Feb. 5 Mike Carollo classes from beginner to advanced. ments are that you are a current RCSC Feb. 12 Johnny Michaels – Valentine dance Check us out! Pick up a flier at the Visi- cardholder and a yearly fee of $3 per Feb. 19 Erv Ruetzel tors Center in Bell Center, send us an person. For more information please Feb. 26 Seniors Unlimited e-mail to suncityspanishclub@gmail. call: Betty Peace 623-875-2544 or Olivia com, check out our bulletin board at Downs 623-933-4375. Canasta Fairway or call 623-933-0665. Come join us in “Days long Gone” when you sat around, on a cold day Fairway Knitters lend a hand and played good old Canasta. We do it on hot days, too. Very easy to learn Another new year and another year wool yarn for the helmet liners. Do or we will help refresh your memory. Chess Club that our soldiers are fighting on -for you have any 100% wool yarn that you We welcome anyone who likes to play eign soil. We at Fairway Knitters and aren’t using? We take yarn donations Many scientific studies have shown cards. A social group with laughs here Crochet Club like to do our part in and the soldiers will benefit from it. that keeping your mind active is the and there. Refreshments and goodies supporting our troops. So we knit slip- We meet every Friday from 8:30am best way to avoid old-age mental prob- are served each month to celebrate the pers and helmet liners to send over- to 2:30pm in Arizona Room #4 at Fair- lems such as Alzheimer’s and demen- birthdays of members who have their seas to our soldiers stationed in cold way Center. Come visit us sometime tia. Let us help you to keep your mind special day during that month. In the climates. We also knit and crochet lap and see what we do. If you would like healthy with chess! Solve the chess spring we have a luncheon surprise robes for the VA hospitals. Would you to join, the annual membership dues problem. Black to move and mate in and at Christmas we enjoy a luncheon/ like to join us in this worthy endeavor? are only $3 for RCSC cardholders. The TWO moves. Open to all RCSC card- dinner. We meet 10am Fridays at Oak- We would love to have you. Our club beginning of the year is a great time to holders. Free chess lessons to all. For mont to sign up and the card game already has the yarn. We just need your join. For more information, call Pau- your own well being join us 1 to 4pm begins at 10:30am. The club is open talents in knit and crochet. Speaking of line at 623-972-3498. Wednesday and Thursday in Lakev- to RCSC cardholders only and their yarn, though, we are in need of 100% iew Center Social Hall #3. guests. For more information, call 623- 972-2609. 10 February 2011 Clubs SunViews Friendship Quilters put on a show Newcomer Hospitality Come and see a display of more than Bell Center. The club is open to any- Are you looking to make some new newsletter which is mailed to you will 200 quilts in the Pieces of Time Quilt one with a valid RCSC card. Annual friends or just for a couple nights out inform you of the activities scheduled. Show presented by Friendship Quil- dues are $5. For more information during the month? Sun City Newcomer For information call Alice Hewitt at ters/Fabric Artists on February 4 and visit www.friendshipquilters.us or call Hospitality Club invites both new and 623-933-5158. 5 at Mountain View Center. Displays Betty, club president at 623-256-6729. long-time residents to join our social will include traditional and contempo- club open to all RCSC cardholders. We rary quilts along with bags and other have monthly pizza/games and pot- quilted items. A highlight of the show luck/games nights, and card groups will be small quilts inspired by favorite meeting bi-weekly including bridge movies or books. and euchre, along with canasta and Visitors to the show may shop at the other games. Our members enjoyed boutique, which has items made by our annual Christmas party in Decem- members of the club, raffle items and ber at Palmbrook Country Club. Come tickets for the beautiful purple and see what we’re all about. You can white Opportunity Quilt, which will attend any three events before we ask be awarded in the final hour of the that you join. Dues are $6 a year. Our show. Show is 9am to 4pm on February 4 This quilt was designed and made for Banner Carvers: Winter got you ‘dragon’? and 9am to 3pm on February 5. Friend- Boswell’s Child Development Center 40th Anniversary ship Quilters/Fabric Artists meet at the Oops! The dragon man is at it again All RCSC cardholders and their celebration. with another fire-breathing, axe- guests are welcome. Club member- wielding dragon of infinite detail. This ships are $5 per year. If you have ques- carver is prolific, too. We have seen tions, drop by and check out what Fairway Ceramics & Porcelain him carving a bull dog, a stallion and the members are doing. They will be The holidays have come and gone. planned for Monday February 14. a buffalo lately. happy to offer you a cup of coffee and Now is the time to visit our Fairway Classes offered are beginner’s class Are you bored during these long win- show you around. Ceramics & Porcelain club. We are on learning cleaning, acrylics and glazes. ter days looking for something inter- the second floor. Club hours are Octo- Our talented teachers are also available esting and creative to do? Come join ber to May, Monday through Thurs- for workshops, pouring and other spe- us for a cup of coffee and some cookies day, 8am to 3pm and Friday 8am to cial classes. We have a Certified Dun- in a fun-filled atmosphere while you noon. Membership requires a current can Teacher who will have a workshop learn what we do in the Carving Club. RCSC card, $5 dues plus seven hours in Bronzing. She will also hold “Help- Never carved before? No problem! of your time each month for monitor- ing Hands” each Wednesday 9am to We can get you started. We can help ing. Our telephone number is 623-972- noon. Helping hands is a time when you with basic woodcarving, chip 5818. General membership meetings you can come into the club and ask carving, caricatures and more. If your are the first Monday of each month for assistance with any project you are interest is gourd carving and decorat- at 9am. Throughout the year we have working on. A very friendly, helpful ing or wood burning, we have those, potluck lunches and other social get- and knowledgeable group of members too. togethers. A VALENTINE’S PARTY is are waiting to greet you to our club. The Sun City Wood Carvers meet at Lakeview Social Hall #3 on Thursday Women’s Chorus rehearsing for concert and Saturday from 8am until noon. The Sun City Women’s Chorus is rehearsing for its spring concert and looking forward to its 51st year as a chartered club of Recreation Centers of Sun City. The Calligraphy Society chorus rehearses Thursday from 8:45 to 11am in the Fairway Music Room. The Calligraphy Society of Sun City’s information call Trudy Bryson at 623- We always welcome new members who enjoy three- and four-part choral sing- fall classes have come to an end. Ruby 594-6591. ing. There are no auditions, but the ability to read music helps. We would wel- Clark is shown proudly displaying her come all you snowbirds who love to sing to also join us for the spring concert. winning entry in the Informal Pointed However, as a chartered club, an RCSC card is required. If you have any ques- Pen class as her instructor Lee Kreiling tions, please call Rita Korth at 623-815-7296. We look forward to meeting you. looks on. Thursday, February 3 will find all members in the general meeting to be held in Sundial Auditorium at Fairway Woodworking meets 2nd Tuesday 9am. The meeting will be followed by a Sun City Fire Department demonstra- The Fairway Woodworking Club’s general meeting is the second Tuesday of tion on home fire safety and preven- the month, February 8 at 9am. Check at the club for meeting room. Club member- tion. Friday, February 18 at 9am there ship is open to all RCSC cardholders. Shop hours are Monday through Friday, will be a demonstration on making 8am to 4pm and Saturday 8am to noon. Annual dues are $10. Everyone is invited pop-up number cards in our Sundial to come and visit us in our new shop and check us out. If you’re not very handy meeting rooms. All events are open that’s not a requirement. We always have monitors who will help you with your to all RCSC cardholders. For further project, and soon you will have new friends. Come pay us a visit soon. SunViews Clubs February 2011 11 Organ-Keyboard presents Tommy Johnson Marinette Clay Corner Come to Sundial Auditorium to hear since. Marinette Clay Corner has a quiet LaRocque and Secretary Roger Pin- guest artist Tommy Johnson with his Annual memberships in the Organ month to focus on creating their pot- neke. versatile and extensive musical reper- and Keyboard Club are now available tery pieces in preparation for the Mari- toire on Tuesday February 8 at 7pm. for all RCSC cardholders at $20 for all nette Fun Fair and Crafts on March 5 Our bench warmer Phil Temple will concerts in 2011. Guests are welcome from 9am to 3pm. Be sure to mark your tickle the ivories of the Hammond with a $6 donation for each concert. calendar for this entertaining and fun from 6:30 to 7pm. For additional information visit our event! Our monthly general meeting is Tommy will play the club’s Technics website at http://organandkeyboard- on February 9 with social at 8:30am fol- SX-F100 organ and the piano. Every- club.com or call Rolfe Blaess at 623- lowed by our meeting at 9am. one loves Tommy’s performances and 875-5602. Installation of officers for 2011 was you will, too. held at our annual Holiday Party in Tommy Johnson has spent his entire December. Pictured from left to right life as a world-class keyboard enter- Vice President Marti Reynolds, Presi- tainer appearing as a concert artist dent Rosemary Vitale, Treasurer Alice for Kimball, Yamaha, Technics, Ham- mond and Roland. Tommy has been very active in TV Sun City Democratic Club and radio, has performed on many The Sun City Democratic Club meets Thursday February 3 at Sundial Cen- cruise ships from Alaska to Hawaii ter. Featured speaker is Jeanine L’Ecuyer, who was the Deputy Chief of Staff for and the Caribbean. He started to play communications for Gov. Napolitano for five years. She has served as public the piano at 4 and hasn’t looked back information officer for Phoenix Sky Harbor airport and as a project manager for the Phoenix Fire Department. She is currently a part of the executive management team for Girl Scouts-Cactus Pine Council in Arizona, and also found time Try a hand at China Painting to serve as deputy campaign manager for Terry Goddard. Join us at 7pm or at 6:30pm for coffee and cookies. HAPPY NEW YEAR. I hope you all had a wonderful and merry Christmas. We at Fairway China Painting did and we are looking forward to a New Year. We have a new vice president, Judy Anderson. The rest of our officers are “old”: Resolve to Stretch & Slim President Anita, Secretary Jan and Treasurer Donna. Not that they are OLD but The new year has begun. If exercising was one of your resolutions for the new carried over. I best stop while I am ahead. We do have new classes and have great year and have slipped off, now is the time to start over. This is a short month - it teachers. Now is the time for you to think of the beautiful pieces of china for gifts will go by quickly. And you will be able to say “I completed a whole month!” We for whatever occasion because we have them. China with beautiful flowers to are available six days a week. Come join us while we move limbs and muscles “whimsey” china for children, china that will never go out of style and will bring around to make us more limber and have fun at the same time! The moves will memories whenever they are looked at or used. So, come in and browse around, relax you and give you more energy. We are available six days a week. We gather talk to the painters – we love that – and better yet, join us and make your own Monday through Friday from 8 to 9am and Saturdays 9 to 10am at Sundial Rec- beautiful pieces. See you there. reation Center in the aerobics room. Try us out for free three times. The cost to join is $5 a year. We welcome exercisers at all levels, but get your doctor’s OK. For Bell Tea Dance Republicans more information, you may call Jo-An at 623-933-8670 or Faith at 623-875-7141. Looking for an enjoyable afternoon? Have you always voted thinking that Then come join your fellow danc- you were doing your part in the politi- Rose & Garden: Learn about ponds ers at Bell Recreation Center. The Bell cal process? Have you ever thought, Tea Dance is every Wednesday from 2 “I wish I could do more” but not sure The Sun City Rose and Garden environment, as well as touches on all to 4pm in the Social Hall. You do not what to do? With the 2012 elections Club will have Paul Holdeman as our the different ways you can add water need a partner. Visitors are welcome. quickly approaching, there is more speaker February 14 at 7pm in Fairway to your landscape, creating your own Admission is $3 for members and $4 that you can do! Join us at our Febru- Arizona Rooms 1 and 2. private paradise. The presentation will for guests. Refreshments are provided. ary Republican club meeting as Lisa Discover how you can create a beau- contain inspirational photos of water All RCSC cardholders are encour- Gray, Chairman of Legislative District tiful and functional therapeutic retreat feature choices from small fountains, aged to join for a $2 membership fee 9, talks about the role of a Precinct in your backyard by adding a pond to boulder waterfalls, to complete per year. Proper ballroom attire (semi- Committeeman (PC), and how that to your garden. Learn the benefits water gardens, to babbling brooks, to casual) is required. Blue jeans and role plays a big part in our political of environmentally responsible and HOA-approved rainwater harvesting shorts are not allowed. For more infor- process and how you can become a PC. safety-conscious design from an expert systems. mation, call 623-388-3051. Sun City Republican Club meets Mon- in the field. All RCSC cardholders are welcome. day, February 21. Registration begins Paul Holdeman, co-owner of The Membership fee is only $3 for single or February Music Schedule at 6:30pm and the meeting starts at Pond Gnome and Master Gardener, $5 for couples. We will have refresh- 7pm. Club meets at Sundial Recreation has a passion for organic water gar- ments and door prizes so bring a friend February 2 Mike Carollo Center. Questions? Call 623-322-5101 dening. He will present a 45-minute or neighbor and join us. For more February 9 Manuel Dorantes or visit our website at www.SunCity- PowerPoint presentation addressing information call Tom at 623-974-4590. February 16 Bob Roppolo GOPClub.com. the ethics of having ponds in a desert February 23 Bobby Freeman 12 February 2011 Clubs SunViews Hone skills with Readers Ensemble The Readers Ensemble meets Fridays Back Room” will begin each Friday in at 1pm in Lakeview Social Hall #3. February, in Social Hall #2 from 2 to Members can hone their acting skills 4pm. This is a training ground to pro- by performing in the style of the old- vide more exercises and opportunities time radio shows, reading from scripts for actors and directors to improve and acting out their parts. Beginners their skills. Call Baron LeVison, 623- are welcome and anyone with a valid 266-3870, for details or Billee Weath- RCSC card is eligible to join. Call Mem- erly at 623-875-1684. bership Chair Daisy Strachan for more You can get general information information: 623-933-4355. by calling Pat Cook, 623-974-3384, or President Pat Cook says, “We have email [email protected] or check a great plan for 2011 and we plan to us out on our website: Suncityplay- audition new plays and produce one erscommunitytheater.org/readersen- each quarter in the new year.” semble. Bookings for RCSC clubs and retire- Outdoor Shuffleboard ment homes will be handled by a There are many clubs in Sun City, but Lakeview’s Outdoor Shuffleboard is the new team: Helen Zenkner and Marge club you must join if you want to have lots of competitive fun, with lots of good Murphy. You can reach Helen at 623- friends. You may play up to three free sessions with instruction. Then join us for 933-7092 or Marge at 623-933-6264 to only a $4 annual fee. Fun time starts at 1:15pm on Monday, Wednesday and Fri- schedule a performance. day at our outdoor courts. If you have any questions, please contact Ken MacIn- A new feature, “Drama Stuff in the tosh at 623-399-6817 or Justine Dal-rymple at 623-518-9205. So give us a visit. You will get a warm welcome when you arrive. See you there. Ballroom Dance continues For your dancing pleasure, the Sun and advanced waltz 7:30 to 8:30pm. Lakeview Ceramics & Porcelain Club City Ballroom Dance Club salutes Val- The cost of each one-hour lesson is $3 The Lakeview Ceramic & Porcelain Club officers began the New Year with their entine’s Day on Sunday, February 13. for club members. first board meeting. Newly elected officers are: Pat Johnson, president; Mary Tay- Dance to the danceable music played Ballroom dancing continues all win- lor, vice president; Betty Paugh, secretary; and Mary Beattie, treasurer. by Frank Romani. ter long every Wednesday and Sun- Plans for the first quarter of the new year include a Sweetheart Potluck lun- Monday afternoon dance lessons day at 7pm. Frank Romani teaches cheon following class on February 16, a casino bus trip in February and a garage have been changed to three-hour ses- free half-hour lessons on Wednesday sale in March. sions. Cost is $4 for members and $6 (Rumba at 6:30pm) and Sunday (Tango We welcome new members, men or women. Our annual club membership for guests. The session will start at at 6:30pm) at Bell Center. dues are $5. Club hours are: Monday through Thursday 9am to 3pm and Tues- noon with a 45-minute lesson followed Singles are always welcome. Proper days 5:30 to 9pm. Monthly membership meetings are on the first Thursday of the by ballroom dancing for one-and-a- ballroom attire is required. Refresh- month at 9am. Call 623-974-5979 for information or questions. half hours till 2:15pm followed by a ments are served and included in the lesson until 3pm. Lessons are Fox Trot cost of admission. Admission to regu- and Tango. lar dances is $3 for members and $5 for Model Railroad Club chugs along Thursday night lessons are cha-cha guests. For more information call John 5:30 to 6:30pm, waltz 6:30 to 7:30pm at 623-933-0720. The Sun City Model Railroad Club at Fairway elected new officers for 2011. They are: President Jack English, Vice President Bob Holstein, Secretary Alan Olson and Treasurer Bob Batt. The HO Scale model railroad welcomes visitors to their ongoing construction project, and are open to the public Monday through Aqua Fitness preps for spring Friday 1 to 3:30pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm. Membership in the club is open Registration for Aqua Fitness Club’s you buy it” session where you may to all RCSC cardholders. For more information please contact Bob Holstein (623- spring session is Saturday, January 29 join a class to see if it fits your needs. 606-3188). in Sundial Auditorium. Doors open During the week of January 24-28, at 7:30am and the meeting starts at you may attend a class (or two) by 8:30am, with the lottery for classes introducing yourself to the instructor Grand Slam Bridge Bunco Broncos immediately following. Members are who will assign a helper to assist you asked to bring food donations for the through the exercises. Bridge is the game we are playing Try something new this year: bunco, West Valley Community Food Bank. Aqua Fitness is a wonderful way to on Tuesday evening in the Marinette an easy dice game that can be learned The spring session will offer indoor tone and strengthen muscles. It’s easy Auditorium. We have a nice group but in one session. Join us the fourth Mon- and outdoor classes. Outdoor classes and fun. The twice-weekly, 50-minute need a few more players. Singles or day of every month at Oakmont for an at Oakmont will be augmented with a classes will fly by. The spring session couples are both more than welcome. afternoon of fun. Doors open at noon, 9am class at Mountain View. For those runs February 21 to April 15. Cost is Please arrive no later than 6:30pm play begins at 12:30pm. Membership preferring the indoors, Sundial will $15 for the eight-week session and to get play organized for starting at $2, play $1.50. See you there! have morning and evening classes in annual club dues are $5. Classes are 6:45pm. If you need more information both pools. coed and all RCSC cardholders are eli- call David Stewart at 623-875-7136. See For those of you unfamiliar with gible. For more information, contact you on Tuesday. Aqua Fitness, we offer a “try it before Alice Davey at 623-876-8627. SunViews Clubs February 2011 13 Palo Verde Artist of the Month February is a big month in art for the Our own Palo Verde Art Show, held Palo Verde Art Club. We begin with in our Art Room at Sundial, will take our monthly meeting on Monday, Feb- place March 25 & 26 so there’s still ruary 7. Join us at noon in Sundial East plenty of time to create a masterpiece Hall for snacks, some social time and for it. Start painting now! a short meeting. Then enjoy a dem- February’s Artist of the Month is onstration by nationally known art- Mona Blessum-Vinson, shown with ist and art book author, Julie Gilbert one of her beautiful florals. Stop by the Pollard. See more of Julie’s work at display cabinet above the pool at Sun- http://juliegilbertpollard.com. Julie has dial to see more of Mona’s work. Artistic Stained Glass taught watercolor and oil at the The The Artistic Stained Glass Club of Scottsdale Artists’ School, West Valley Sun City welcomes all visitors to our Art Center and Shemer Art Center in Bell Ceramics club at Bell Center. As the only stained Bell Ceramics is proud to introduce Phoenix. Come learn from an expert in glass club in Sun City we encourage Pat Bahr, their teacher for beginning her field. new members. Beginning classes are ceramics and overseer for the firing The following weekend, February available mornings and evenings. You room. Pat has a vast knowledge and 12 and 13, club members will display can come in and sign up for classes any experience of all types of ceramic tech- our talents in the Sun City Annual Art day except Sunday including three niques. The club showroom always Show. Entry forms and information evenings a week: Monday, Wednesday has some of her finished ceramics for will be available at the meeting. and Thursday. One of the advanced purchase. Nearly every day the club classes includes stained glass on step- is open, one can find Pat working at ping stones. Pictured is the recent the club. Come join Bell Ceramics and Computer Club reboots procedure stepping stone class members with meet Pat. To become a member of Bell their teacher and projects. The new procedure for eligible walk- USB flash drives used in most classes Ceramics it takes a current RCSC card ins to join the Computer Club of Sun can be purchased at the club for $10). and a $7 member fee. City is easing the process for joining Special free presentations sponsored the club: by the Computer Club are open to Sew-N-Sew slates programs • Be a current RCSC cardholder. members and guests: Most ready-to-wear clothing is the month at 1pm. The subject for the • Bring current RCSC card to the • Fire Department presentation on constructed using a serging sewing February 16 meeting is “Positioning club at Fairway Center between 9 and Continuous Chest Compression (CCC) machine. Seams can be stitched with Embroidery Designs.” This subject 10:30am on Monday, Wednesday, or and Automatic External Defibrillator two, three or four threads. Thread can will build on January’s topic of embroi- Friday. (AED) – 9am Wednesday February 2, be serging thread or many types of dering on knit fabric for infants at Air- • Tour club facilities. Computer Club, Fairway decorative threads. Using the club’s man’s Attic, Luke Air Force Base. • Receive a booklet containing club • Computer True Image Backup by serger machines, members make knit Members can use the club’s serger information. Acronis – 1pm Friday February 4, Fair- apparel, baby blankets, home dec and embroidery machines. Member- • Obtain help with paperwork from way Arizona Room items and other items - wherever their ship is open to RCSC cardholders. Club designated club members. • Arizona Better Business Bureau – creativity takes them. room is at Lakeview Center. Meetings • Pay annual club dues of $15. 1pm Friday February 18, Fairway Ari- The February 24 program is “Fun are Thursday 9:30 to 11am. Guests are • Register for classes, if desired (Nov- zona Room Serger Projects” presented by Erica welcome. Open club room hours are ice class is free; other classes are $5; Website: http://www.firstsuncity.com Doyle, owner of the Sewin’ Asylum in Thursday noon to 3:30pm and Satur- Sun City. The club also has a special days 9:30am to 3:30pm. For informa- Get in shape with Senior Softball interest group for members who have tion call 623-974-2951 or visit the club’s an interest in machine embroidery. web site sewnsew.info. The sixth annual women’s Bosom have an extra. Check out the bulletin Meetings are the third Wednesday of Buddies Invitational, hosted by the board or chat with the players. Valid Sun Cities “Hot Flashes” will be RCSC card required. played February 19 and 20 beginning Open practices are Sunday and Mon- Dance For Fitness at 9am at Liberty Field on R.H. John- day, 8:30 to 9:45am, then get serious Happy Valentine’s Day! Hope your 8:30am. We meet at Bell on Tuesday, son Boulevard in Sun City West. It will with the Green Team practices/scrim- holidays were safe and happy, and all Sundial on Wednesday and Mountain benefit Bosom Buddies, (local breast mages Mondays at 10am. Attend twice your New Year’s resolutions are still View on Friday. cancer support group) and Singleton before being assigned to a team and being kept. If not, and all those holiday All you need is a current RCSC card, Moms, (single mothers juggling family issued a uniform. Need more time to indulgences are showing up, then join comfortable clothes, proper shoes that lives around cancer.) Info: McSoftball@ get in shape? Keep coming on Mon- Dance for Fitness. tie, and a willingness to jump and prodigy.net. days. Basic instruction and mechanics We have a neat dancercise program, shout, or at least move with the music. Join the Sun City Senior Softball Club for women, too. Len: 623-933-3310. focusing not only on body, but mind You may come a total of three times anytime; fun for guys and gals. Haven’t American and National League and spirit as well. Our exercises are before you are required to join, but if played for 30 years? Never played? games are played Tuesdays and Thurs- choreographed to great dance music, you like our routines, then join imme- Grab a glove and head to the Sun Bowl days, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Check out our fun to do, and NO mat work. Our diately. Dues are ONLY $4 yearly and field behind the Sun Bowl. Don’t have website: www.azsrsoftball.com. classes are held three times weekly cover all three classes. For info, call a glove? Come anyway; someone will from 9 to 10am with check-in time at 623-974-6946. 14 February 2011 Bus Tours SunViews Tickets for March 2011 tours go on sale at 7:30am Tuesday February 1 in the Clubs & Activities Office. March 2011 Tours Ticket sales will begin at 7:30am on the first working day of the month for the following month’s tours and future tours. All prices are per-person.

High Tea at Ritz Carlton Algodones, Mexico World’s First Global Musical Palm Spring Follies / Ride and March 1 | $89 | Depart 10:45am | Return 5pm March 8 | $60 | Depart 7:30am | Return 8:30pm Instrument Museum & Lunch Dine Tram in Palm Springs, CA Join Jeffery, resident tea specialist at Enjoy a cultural change in this Mexi- March 10 | $60 | Depart 10:45am | Return 3:15pm March 10-11 | $310 single / $250 double | the Ritz Carlton, who is recognized can border town across from Yuma. Tour includes round-trip transporta- Depart 8am | Return 8pm for his expertise of fine service, a pas- Residents can have their eyes or teeth tion, admission to the Musical Instru- Let’s help the Palm Springs Follies sion for tea and an ability to create the examined and prescriptions can be ment Museum, lunch, driver and celebrate their 20th anniversary in perfect dining experience. Jeffery has filled. PASSPORTS REQUIRED. It is guide gratuity. The museum will offer style, as the Palm Springs Follies cel- been honored for several awards and the responsibility of each resident to a shared experience of the history of ebrates its newest show with music, recognitions including being named know the laws regarding crossing the musical instruments throughout the dance and comedy! Acclaimed guest 10 on the list of “Top 101 things we border, identification requirements world. Attendees will receive -wire stars and international vaudeville acts love about Phoenix.” Reservations and making any purchases. There are less headsets to wear throughout the join the Follies’ world-renowned line have been made for the noon seating plenty of shopping bargains. Food not museum and as individuals approach of Long-Legged Lovelies and Follies at the Ritz Carlton. Sample menu will included and don’t forget your own different displays, they will have the Gentlemen, all ranging in age from include: Assorted Finger Sandwiches, bottled water. instruments being played, either solo 56 to 86 years young! Tour includes Freshly Baked Scones, Associated or as an ensemble. round-trip transportation, accommo- French Pastries and a three course-full dations at the down-town Spa Casino tea is accompanied with free-flowing Resort, Ride and Dine Tram on Thurs- sparkling wine. day late afternoon, breakfast on Friday and tickets to the Follies.

Kartchner Caverns March 18 | $76 | Depart 7:30am | Return 8pm Valley of the Sun Tour The Kartchner Caverns story is one March 24 | $40 | Depart 9:45am | Return 3:45pm “The Sound of Music” at of amazing discoveries…both present This entertaining, educational and and past. Stand where the discover- interesting tour includes facts about Washington, D.C. / Broadway Palm Dinner Theater ers first entered the cave and marvel March 16 | $89 | Depart 10:45am | Return 5pm the past and present of the Metro- Williamsburg & Richmond, VA at the strange and colorful formations. politan Phoenix area including Chase March 24-30 | $2,587 single / $2,182 double | The Valley will come alive with The Big Room is a longer and more Field, U.S. Airways Center, the federal Depart & Return TBA “The Sound of Music.” Based on the physically challenging tour. The tour courthouse, Arizona Center and the true story of the Von Trapp family and length is 1/2 mile and takes approxi- State Capitol. Lunch is on your own Tour includes the following: non- the flighty nun-turned nanny, Maria. mately 1-and-3/4 hours with 15 peo- at the many restaurants in Old Town stop round-trip airfare to Washington, Filled with Rogers & Hammerstein ple on each guided tour (included). Scottsdale. Afterward there will be four nights’ accommodation at Marriott songs that include; “Do-Re-Mi,” “My While you are waiting, experience time to browse the galleries, boutiques Courtyard, two nights’ accommodation Favorite Things,” “Edelweiss,” “Climb hiking trails, the hummingbird gar- and artisan craft stores in the area. at Embassy Suites in Richmond, VA, Every Mountain” and “The Sound of den, the amphitheater, the picnic area Then we depart for Tempe, known for Arlington Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Music.” This is a classic you don’t want where you can enjoy your box lunch being home of ASU, Sun Devil Sta- National World War II, Vietnam Vet- to miss! Buffet lunch included prior to (included) and the Visitor Center. Box dium and Gammage Auditorium (by erans, Korean War and Marine Corp, the performance. lunch sandwich choices: ham, turkey, Frank Lloyd Wright) and Tempe Town monuments, Lincoln, Franklin and Jef- roast beef and cheese or chicken que- Lake. ferson Memorials, National Museum sadilla. Each includes garnishes, bag of Natural History, National Air & of chips, cookie, soda or bottled water. Space, Museum of Natural History, Lunch Cruise on the Potomac River, Embassy Row, White House, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Rich- Based on the stories of Sholom mond, VA, Colonial Williamsburg VA, Aleichem, “Fiddler on the Roof” Jamestown River Cruise, Hollywood has been lauded by critics again and Cemetery, Yankee Candle Company, again, and won the hearts of people six breakfasts, four lunches, five din- all around the world. Filled with a ners, baggage handling, motor coach rousing, heartwarming score, which transportation throughout the trip, a “Fiddler on the Roof” includes ‘Tradition,” “Matchmaker, professionally guided tour, taxes, and at Gammage Auditorium Matchmaker,’ “If I Were A Rich Man” door to door service. There will be great photo opportunities for attend- March 30 | $99 | Depart 6pm | Return 11pm and “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Fiddler” is a timeless classic. ees throughout the tour – so bring your camera. SunViews Bus Tours February 2011 15 February 2011 Tours Still Available: Future Bus Tours “Chicago” at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre On Sale Now Feb. 2 | $89 | Depart 10:45am | Return 5pm

Monument Valley & Mesa Verde, Colorado and Flagstaff “‘S Wonderful: The New Gershwin Musical” Mon.-Thurs. April 4-7 | $975 single / $775 double Feb. 3 | $67 | Depart 6pm | Return 11pm Las Vegas, “Phantom” and the Hoover Dam Float Tour Wed.-Fri. April 6-8 | $499 single / $419 double Cruise on the Desert Belle on Saguaro Lake Feb. 8 | $90 | Depart 10:15am | Return 4pm 8-Day Hawaiian Cruise Adventure Sat.-Sat. April 23-30 | Inside $3,049 / Oceanview $3,079 / Balcony $3499 – all prices bases on double occupancy Tubac Art Festival Feb. 10 | $65 | Depart 7:45am | Return 7pm San Francisco, Napa Wine Train & Yosemite National Park Sun.-Thurs. May 1-5 | $1,889 single / $1,539 double

Verde Canyon Railroad Tour & Blazin’ M Ranch Come Along to Santa Fe & Taos, New Mexico Feb. 12 | $120 | Depart 10am | Return 11pm Tues.-Fri. June 14-17 | $945 single / $715 double

Catalina Island/Solvang & Santa Barbara Itineraries available in the Clubs Office Monday through Friday 7:30am-4pm. Feb. 14-17 | $899 single / $735 double | Depart Single residents can request their name be added to a list for “sharing a room by 7:15am | Return 9pm gender” with another resident for overnight tours in the Clubs Office. For more information on any of the tours listed above, contact the Clubs & Activi- Monty Python’s “Spamalot” ties Office at 623-561-4660 or drop by the office at Lakeview Recreation Center. Feb. 18 | $90 | Depart 6pm | Return 10:30pm

A Tribute to John Denver at Barleens’ AZ Opry Feb. 20 | $58 | Depart 4pm | Return 11pm

Getty Museum & Ronald Reagan Library Feb. 23-25 | $509 single / $389 double | Depart 7:45am | Return 9pm

56th Annual Arabian Horse Show Feb. 25 | $98 | Depart 10:30am | Return 7pm

Book a tour early. Without enough bookings, RCSC must cancel tours.

Tours are available for RCSC Cardholders and guests only. RCSC Bus Tour Cancellation/Refund Policy RCSC hosts monthly bus tours for its Cardholders. Tours can take Cardholders for a Day Trips: Day trip tickets are non-refundable. day trip to check out the red rocks of Sedona or a three-night getaway to the beaches of Overnight Trips: Overnight trips are refundable with trip cancellation Mexico. Whatever your fancy, check out the upcoming tours and you’re sure to find a protection if purchased 30 days or more prior to departure. If trip is purchased memorable trip. Tickets can be purchased from 7:30am to 4pm Monday through Friday at less than 30 days prior to departure, trip cancellation protection is not avail- the Clubs & Activities Office, located at Lakeview Recreation Center. A valid RCSC Card able and no refund will be issued. The Clubs Office will attempt to re-sell your must be presented when purchasing tickets. All tours depart from Bell Recreation Center, ticket if there is a waiting list. You may also sell it and provide the Clubs Office on 99th Avenue just south of Bell Road. For more information, call the with the name of the person who will replace you. Clubs Office at 623-561-4660. MasterCard, Visa, cash or check accepted. 16 February 2011 Clubs SunViews Sundial SilverStones Spotlight Bocce crowns Super Tourney winner Our picture this month illustrates the Stones club is available to any and all On December 21, a playoff deter- The perfect way to test your hand/eye beautiful work that can be achieved Recreation Center cardholders. Please mined the Bocce Super Tournament coordination and bank shot ability. after taking our class in Basic Silver. call 623-974-4344 for more information winner. From left, John Truitt, Mike Annual dues are just $4 per person and From the upper left corner moving on this class and the ten other disci- McEnery, Russ Larson, Keith Clark, memberships are accepted through- clockwise, we have a pendant by Fred, plines that we practice and teach. Frank Farrell, Pat Pourchez, Jane Pratt out the year. Why not come and take and a pendant by Clair. The bracelet, and Richard Sheridan all vied for that advantage of an outdoor sport that can rings, and coyote/cactus earrings were top spot. The winner was Jane Pratt. generate lasting friendships. all done by Fred. Following respectively were John Membership meetings are the second The methods used to create and Truitt, Russ Larson and Keith Clark. Monday of the month at 7pm in the shape the elements of jewelry include: Participants were determined by accu- East Hall at Sundial Center. For more sawing, filing, shaping grinding and mulated highest scores for the mid- information stop by the courts Mon- sanding. Many of the tools used in September through mid-December day to Friday from 12:30 to 3pm or call these methods are available in our Tool monthly tournaments. A new contest Mike at 623-242-9899. Room. These are all simple hand tools. started in January. Silver in it’s many forms and shapes is During our December food drive, also available for purchase. culminating at our December 13 Membership in the Sundial Silver- Christmas party, our caring members donated over 200 pounds of non-per- ishables for the St. Mary’s Food Bank. NextGen February activities Our courts are carpeted and shaded to provide comfort from the sun. All Our February calendar of activities together. Rendezvous in Lake Havasu equipment is furnished and lessons includes a blood drive at 5pm February for the Winter Blast Pyrotechnic Dis- are provided, at no additional cost. 1 at Fairway, instead of our usual meet- play is February 18 and 19. For a list of ing. All Sun City residents are invited hotels visit www.westernpyro.org. A to donate. The women will meet at tour of University of Phoenix Stadium Sundial Shuffleboard 2:30pm February 5 at Quail Run for is February 24 at 2:45pm. The above 9 holes of golf. Our regular monthly activities are open to NextGen Club The Sundial Shuffleboard Club physical endurance, that’s why it is the meeting is scheduled for 7pm Febru- members and RCSC cardholders. For elected new leaders for 2011. Officers opportune sport for all ages. Relax- ary 17 at Fairway. Bring your favorite more info on membership and activi- are President Avis Von Eschen, Vice ation and fun are a good mixture. If game and we will have fun getting to ties see our website www.nextgen- President Jack Tomashek, Secretary Pat you’d prefer to play in the afternoon know each other. Also bring your ideas suncity.org or contact Terry Martin at Lindsey and Treasurer/Membership our club also has courts available on for future activities that we can enjoy [email protected]. Ruby Bradshaw. Other board members Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1pm. are Dian Chasarik, Irene Strauss, Carl All equipment is furnished and les- Frank, Maxine Reineck, and Joe Vogler. sons are available for no additional Our club plays indoors at Bell Cen- cost. Annual membership is $2.50. ter so you’re not suffering in the win- Membership meetings are the first ter wind and chill. Come join us where Tuesday of the month at 5pm in the it’s cozy warm. We have a fun-loving East Hall at Sundial Center. We share bunch that plays on Thursdays at a potluck dinner at 5:30pm. For more 7pm and encourage you to give us information, come to the courts on the opportunity to welcome you and Thursday evenings or call Avis at 623- ensure you have an enjoyable time. 933-7343. Shuffleboard does not require a lot of Bell Shuffleboard We’ve had our holiday break and male and female players will be sent to have begun the league play against play in Mesa against the winning sin- teams from Sunflower, Sun City West, gles from other cities in Arizona. Paradise, Happy Trails and El Mirage. Remember that all RCSC cardhold- So far, Bell’s Monday and Tuesday ers are welcome to come and play with teams are doing well and hope to do us on Monday, Tuesday and Friday at even better in the coming weeks. All of 1pm. Those games are just for fun and the teams try very hard to build up the fellowship. We would really like to most points so they will be declared have more of you come and join us. A the champions of District 5. The winner yearly membership to our club is $2.50 will play for the Arizona Team Cham- and each week of play we invest 25 pionship later this spring. Qualifying cents each and hope to win it back or for the State of Arizona State Singles perhaps even double our money to 50 finals will be held this week and by the cents! time you read this, we’ll know which SunViews Clubs February 2011 17 Exercise your mind with Mah Jongg Sun City Concert Band Articles linking age and memory loss Sun City meets at Marinette Center on The Sun City Concert Band will fea- ada, suggest that mind stimulating activi- Tuesdays noon to 4pm, Thursdays 6 to ture David Hickman at its Tribute to Mexico, Switzerland, and virtually ties such as Mah-Jongg help keep the 9pm, and Sundays noon to 4pm. Sousa Concert this year on Sunday, every major American city. “David brain cells active. If you enjoy play- If you would like to learn how to February 27 at Sundial Auditorium. Hickman is an astounding musician. ing cards, chances are you will enjoy play, the Dynasty Mah-Jongg club There will be two concerts: at 2pm and His articulation and phrasing are playing Mah-Jongg as well. It is a fun offers free lessons several times a year. 7pm. Tickets will go on sale for $7 in impeccable. More importantly, the and entertaining game that uses tiles, If you already know how to play, come the Sundial lobby the week of February wide affective range he coaxes from instead of cards. The purpose of the join us. The Dynasty Mah-Jongg club 21 from 9am to 1pm Monday through his instrument is continuously revela- game, somewhat like gin rummy, is to is open to all RCSC cardholders. For Friday and also for $8 at the door on tory.” create a hand with a specific arrange- more information contact Tina at 623- Sunday, February 27. This is a concert ment of suits and numbers. 208-1027 or Janis at 623-875-3969. you do not want to miss. The Dynasty Mah-Jongg Club of David Hickman is considered one of the world’s pre-eminent trumpet virtuosos and has performed more Handi-Capables offer pool classes than 2,000 solo appearances around the world as a recitalist or guest solo- The members of Handi-Capables what we are all about. The caregivers ist with nearly 500 different orchestras. are excited to begin the year with our or spouse is welcome to enter the pool His tours have taken him to Japan, Tuesday and Thursday pool exercise during the class. Korea, Thailand, Spain, Germany, classes. Classes are in Sundial’s small The first Monday of each month France, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Can- heated pool at noon, a sit down class a social and business meeting is at and a stand up classes are offered. Fairway Center in the Arizona Room. Assistance is offered with entering and Members look forward to all socials, exiting the pool if needed. Another it’s a time to meet new friends and visit Best Friends Dog Club stand up class is at 1pm. Anyone with with those we don’t see each week. The Best Friends Dog Club invites Sharon Howarth and six one-hour physical challenges, minor aches and Membership is open to all RCSC card RCSC cardholders in good standing classes are $30. Membership is $5 per pains, arthritis, or after surgery. All are holders. Dues are $10 a year. For addi- to be a guest at the February 15 meet- year. Visit www.bestfriendsdogclub. welcome to come to the pool at noon tional information contact Bill Natz at ing in the Arizona Room #1 at Fairway. org to more information. to ask questions, watch a class in ses- 623-974-4502 or [email protected]. Refreshments are served at 9am and The club also has a number of social sions, or join in with the class to see the general meeting starts at 9:30am events and guest speakers on a vari- followed by a guest speaker. ety of topics for educational purposes. Fairway Sterling & Stones The club meets the third Tuesday The Pet Vial of Life is also furnished at of each month January through April, no charge for use here in Sun City. It We are getting back up to speed with lunch potluck on the third Monday of and October and November. December provides information for your pet to a lot of jewelry being made with Valen- the month, February 21. is the annual Christmas Party. The club emergency personnel in case of acci- tines day in mind. If you ant to try your If you ever thought about lapidary offers training classes in obedience, dent or illness. Please contact Ada Jane hand at it, or just drop by to see what work (cutting and polishing semi- agility, rally and drill team 3 times a Cowper at 623-933-1197 to find our our members have made, we are open precious and/or precious stones), year starting January, March and Octo- where you can get one and how you for work, tours and sales from 8am to glass fusion, or metal jewelry work, ber. Instructors are Betty Marotti and can become involved. 3pm Monday through Friday, and 8am come by and see what it is all about. to noon on Saturday. We are also open We can give visitors tours whenever from 4:30 to 7:30pm on Tuesday and we are open, and we love to talk about Wednesday to work on jewelry. our hobby. There are classes available Our new president, Bill Larson, has for members in lapidary work, glass White up and head to lawn bowl greens gotten a good start on the new year fusion, wire wrapping, basic silver- Tournament season is in full swing 2/12 - 2/17 - SCD Men’s Events @ SC by delegating a lot of responsibility to smithing and metal casting (silver, and club bowling is very well attended. West | 2/12 - 2/13 - SCD Ladies Fours other members of the club. Our next gold & bronze) for jewelry. Anyone interested an introduction to @ Bell & LL | 2/14 - 2/15 - SCD Ladies general meeting will be our regular this interesting and fun sport is wel- Singles @ LL B & BB L | 2/16 - 2/17 - come to call any club president to SCD Ladies Pairs | 2/17 - Fwy/MV Bus. schedule. Come join the fun! Mtg/Party @ 5:30, MV Aud. | 2/20 - All Handbell Ringers of Sun City Upcoming Events: Clubs Sunday Mixed Pairs #5 @ LV. | Handbell Ringers of Sun City will play their spring concert, entitled Come Fly 2/1, 2/2 - Sun City Women’s Singles 2/21 - SCLBC Ladder #6 @ LV. With Us, at 3pm Sunday April 10 at American Lutheran Church. Cost is $5. The at Oak & MV | 2/5 - Sun City Women’s 2/21 - Oakmont Ladder #4 - @ Oak. audience will be flying from the United States to many different countries such Triples at Oak. | 2/6 - All Clubs Sun- | 2/22 - Lakeview Bus. Mtg. & Potluck as: Canada, Ireland, Poland, South Africa and Mexico through handbell music. day Mixed Pairs #4 - LV. | 2/7 - SCLBC @ Sun Dial East | 2/24 - 2/26 - Sun City After each concert, the audience is invited to come forward and try ringing the Ladder #5 - LV. | 2/7 - Oakmont Lad- Men’s Pairs @ Bell & LV | 2/27 - All handbells and chimes. Our director, Libbie Randels, has offered teaching hand- der #2 - Oak. | 2/8 & 9 - Sun City Men’s Clubs Sunday Mixed Pairs #6 – LV | bell ringing to interested people on Friday afternoons. If you have any questions, Singles @ Bell & LV. | 2/10 - Fwy/MV 2/28 - SCLBC Ladder #7 – LV | 2/28 - please call 623-875-7151. RCSC cardholders are encouraged to participate. Valentines Party & Bowl @ MV Patio | Oakmont Ladder #5 - @ Oak. 2/14 - Oakmont Ladder #3 - Oak. | 2/13 See you on the greens! - Bell Valentine Party & Bowl @ Bell | 18 February 2011 Clubs SunViews Players present ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ Lakeview Woodworking There may be more than one royal 10am to 1pm Monday through Friday Happy Valentines Day! We welcome lathe by Loren Fisher. Shop hours are wedding this year! Unlike Prince Wil- beginning February 28 in the Sundial you to stop by the shop and see all the Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm and Sat- liam, however, 15th Century Prince lobby and one hour before each per- wonderful Valentine’s gifts available. urday 8am to noon. Memberships fee Dauntless (Ken Love) can’t choose his formance at Mountain View. No phone Anything from beautiful jewelry boxes, is 10.00 own bride. A dozen princesses strive reservations or credit cards, please. intricate scrollwork, handcrafted The annual Valentine dinner is Feb- to be royal enough for him in “Once More information is on website: clocks and banks, to inlaid bowls and ruary 12. Members please come by and upon a Mattress” - the musical to be http://suncityplayerscommunitythe- boxes. We have gifts for sweethearts of sign up. staged by The Sun City Players Com- ater.org. all ages. munity Theater the first two weekends If you would rather put a more per- in March. Bunny Sherman directs and sonal touch on your gift come and join Gloria Russell is music director. the guys and gals at Lakeview Wood- This is the first of three Players’ pro- working and make them yourself. We ductions in 2011 at Mountain View don’t have beginning woodworking Auditorium in their Golden Anniver- classes, however our members would sary Year and a reception will be held love to help you get started. There is prior to the March 4 opening night per- always someone on the floor to help formance to usher in the gala season. with the tools or advice on projects. “Mattress,” with book by Mary Formal classes are available for the Rodgers and lyrics by Marshall Barer, launched the career of Carol Burnette. Performances are at 2pm March 6, 10 and 13 and at 7pm March 4, 5, 11 and Racquetball: Fun and exercise 12. $10 reserved seats will be sold from There’s no excuse NOT to exercise! courts, as well. Racquetball is always at the perfect All you need is the desire to play, Pickleball: Exciting and lively temperature, be it winter or summer! some clean court shoes, and protective Pickleball Club members have regu- are required. Our bright, well-lit courts even have eyewear. lar play during February at both Mari- The club provides paddles and wiffle outdoor light through the window, so If you’re a beginner or returning to nette and Mountain View courts on balls for free beginner lessons to RCSC it’s always cheerful. the game, we’ll loan you a racquet and days and times shown below. Members cardholders. Lessons weekly at Mari- Add our enthusiastic players, and eyewear if you join us Saturdays at have ladder play only at Marinette on nette are shown below. For Mountain you have the perfect combination for 11am. Club membership is just $5 per Tuesdays at 2pm through March 29th. View lessons, call Alesia Brown (623- fun and exercise. year. The upcoming Grand Canyon Senior 583-4972). To join our club, fill out our We have two of the best racquet- Racquetball courts are at Bell Center Olympics pickleball event is also listed dues sheet and pay the annual dues. ball courts in the country. They are near tennis, ping pong, and mini-golf. below. A valid RCSC card is required. More well-maintained, and available to you The courts are open for play Monday During club play times, a club moni- information: suncitypickleballclub. with your RCSC card. Your guests through Saturday 6am to 9pm and tor must be present. RCSC cardholders org. are welcome with a host punch card. Sunday 8am to 8pm. Questions? Call can watch and then try three free half- Please check in with your card(s) at the Dianne at 623-640-4169 or Shawn at hour beginner lessons prior to joining February Pickleball Schedule monitor’s booth, and sign in within the 623-986-1754. the club. Guests can watch at either location. Mountain View: M, Tu, W, F 9-11am Pickleball is a combination of tennis and ping pong, played on a badmin- Marinette: M, W, F 1-3pm Stamp Club sponsors free appraisal ton-sized court with a low net, usually Nights: M, Tu, W, Th (excluding 2/24) 5:30-8pm Have you ever wondered whether an RCSC card is welcome to visit us with four players, using paddles and Ladder: Tu 2pm your stamp collection has any value? and see what we do. We have begin- a baseball-sized wiffle ball. Previous Lessons (from Judy Luna): Wed 1pm Perhaps you inherited a stamp collec- ners in our club and also several very racquetball or tennis sport experience Grand Canyon Senior Olympics: 2/24 tion and don’t know what to do with knowledgeable collectors. Some mem- is helpful, but not required. Teams can it. The Sun City Stamp Club may be bers collect stamps from just one or be coed, men, or women. Tennis shoes able to help you as they are sponsor- two countries and others of us collect ing a FREE APPRAISAL of stamp col- stamps worldwide. We not only learn lections or accumulations on Saturday, about stamps but exchange informa- New England Club: Putt-putt and pizza February 12 from 8:30 to 11:30am in tion on how to improve our collections. the Social Hall at Marinette Recreation The following members were It’s time for the New England Club’s annual mini-golf tournament and pizza Center. If desired, the club will also recently elected or appointed: Presi- party on Saturday February 12. Be sure to bring your RCSC card with you to assist you in disposing of your collec- dent Hugo Meisser, Vice President play golf. Starting at 4pm we will meet at Lakeview Center for mini- golf, then tion or make recommendations. The Darlene Reemer, Secretary George at 5pm go to Oakmont Center for social time and 5:30pm will be a short business event is open to the public. For further Holt, Treasurer Andrew Felan, Assis- meeting. At 6pm will be “all you can eat pizza” plus salad and dessert and coffee. information, phone Mike at 623-572- tant Treasurer Bernard Heath, News- After dinner , prizes will be given out to the golf winners followed by card 8671 or Doris at 623-875-1778. letter Editors Roy and Dorothy Quid bingo. All RCSC cardholders are welcome. For more information call Mary at The Stamp Club meets on the first and Publicity Doris Brooks. 623-974-9609 or Bob at 623-583-3912. Monday of each month. Anyone with SunViews Clubs February 2011 19 Creative Quilters host guest speaker Oakmont Lapidary & Silvercraft The guest speaker at Creative Quilters’ meeting February 18 at 9am will be Mar- Patty Stimpson has been Oakmont Oakmont Lapidary & Silvercraft lene Leichty of Glencroft Senior Living who is well-known in the upper Midwest Lapidary & Silvercraft Club’s secretary Club is one block south of Grand for her humorous approach to life. Marlene feels that society needs a sense of for two years. She enjoys visiting with Avenue on the southwest corner of humor in today’s stressful times. Her stories are invariably interlaced with depth, the friendly and helpful club members 107th Avenue and Oakmont Drive at seriousness, and a warm and genuine compassion. She will also give information when she goes to the club to work on Oakmont Recreation Center. February about the Glencroft quilt show held annually in March. Creative Quilters meet- her projects. While she has tried all hours are Monday through Friday 8am ing room is on the upper level at Lakeview Center. Visitors are welcome. Mem- of the programs the club has to offer, to 3pm. OL&SC is open to all RCSC bership in Creative Quilters is limited to those persons with valid RCSC cards. Patty’s favorites are silvercraft and lap- cardholders. For information about this program, contact Bette at 623-815-7868. idary. Patty is really looking forward to attending the Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show this year to see how jew- Hatha Yoga keeps you healthy elry styles have changed. She is also Thinking of “taking it easy” as you lenges, making it an ideal exercise looking forward to spending money grow older? Think again! Surely you choice for those of us in the older adult and lots of energy on getting this year’s know that extended periods of sitting population. latest and greatest new stones and lead to muscles shortening, tightening The Hatha Yoga Club offers classes some old stones that are cut in a new and weakening. Lack of weight-bear- for all levels of yoga practitioners – way. Patty’s silvercraft and beaded jew- ing activity contributes to osteoporo- beginner to more advanced. Class elry creations are on sale in the OL&SC sis. Lack of movement and stretching times and locations are listed on Page showroom. leads to joint deterioration and loss of 21. For more information, see our bro- flexibility. chure on the window of the Sundial If that isn’t enough, what about los- Aerobics Room. To attend bring a yoga Bell Silvercraft’s new president ing your balance and falling? Yikes! mat and a small blanket along with Don Waters is the Bell Silvercraft an added incentive, the room is open It can happen easily when you’re not your RCSC card, $5 for club member- president for 2011. He has been an on Monday 8am to 8pm. All RCSC challenging your balance in various ship and $3 for each class. Arrive no active member of the club for many cardholders are welcome. positions and not building bone and later than 15 minutes before class to years. He is very talented with the muscle strength. register. Come on an empty stomach in engraving equipment as well as all The solution? Yoga can alleviate loose clothing and join us soon! other silvercraft processes. Don, and or reduce many of these health chal- his fellow officers, look forward to leading the group during the year Handweavers & Spinners Guild ahead. Beginning classes are offered all during the year and other classes The officers of the Sun City- Hand one can sign up and get started. Check take place as needed. Come to the club weavers and Spinners Guild for 2011 out this list of classes: Hardanger and room at Bell Center and see the artists are: President Cecelia Bieringer, Secre- Shirett: Inkle, and Basket weaving; at work. The club room is open 8am to tary Peggy Loken, Vice President Susan and Spinning. Call 623-933-0397 for 3:30pm Monday through Saturday. As Varga and Treasurer Kathy Shawl. information. They were installed in December at the annual holiday luncheon meeting of the guild. The regular membership meetings are always the first Monday of the month at 1pm in the guild room at Sundial Center. All Sun City residents and visitors are invited to come to the guild room 9am to 3pm Mon- day through Friday to see the weavers in action. There are many types of classes offered and with an RCSC card, Piano Club hosts variety show The Piano Club will present a variety showcase of talented instrumentalists at 9:30am Friday February 18 in the Sundial Auditorium. The music will include jazz, classical, pop, bluegrass, and bebop! For this annual event, we call on some talented musicians in the community, playing other instruments, as well as our own members. It is one of our most popular programs of the year. Don’t miss the fun! The club meets on the third Friday of every month, October through April, at the same time and location. Guests are always welcome. To join, a membership application and nominal annual dues are required. Many members and guests just listen, but there are opportunities to perform throughout the year. For more information, call 623-792-7266 or communicate through our e-mail address [email protected]. 20 February 2011 Clubs SunViews Satisfy resolutions at Square Dance Cool Breezes to blow through RV Club You leave always with a feeling that Cool Breezes, an energetic duo, will Master awards will be presented by you had a wonderfully good evening entertain the Sun City RV Club with Bob Downey, first vice president/ of dancing, fellowship, and fun. delightful renditions of songs and caravan director. Caravan trips and Square dancing should satisfy our dances at the club potluck on Tuesday planning will be discussed. In addi- desires and intentions for fun, fellow- February 22 at Sundial West Hall. All tion to members, all RCSC cardholders ship, and exercise. That, in essence, RCSC cardholders and their guests are who may have an interest in joining meets the satisfaction of the three invited to join the club for this pleasur- the club, and participating in future areas of our being - mental, physical, able evening. Each couple attending is caravans are invited and encouraged and social. Let’s urge all of those in asked to bring a dish to share, serving to attend. You will meet enthusiastic our wonderful world of square danc- eight to 10 people. The evening begins fellow RVers. It is not required that ers to be friends to all the dancers. Let with the social hour at 5:30pm. Dinner attendees own an RV, to participate in Sun City Squares 2011 officers left to right: President us keep the fun and fellowship in our commences at 6pm, followed at 7pm the activities. The planning and cara- Marilyn Richling, Vice President Dwight Brown, Trea- fabulous activity. Happy Square Danc- by the evening’s entertainment. A very van information is provided to inform surer Kathy O’Connor and Secretary/Public Relations ing to all of you! enjoyable evening is anticipated. and enlighten members and prospec- Mary Sue Andreason. Dances are open to RCSC cardhold- A caravan meeting is scheduled at tive members as well. For more infor- ers and guests. For information: 623- 9:30am February 25 in Sundial West mation, visit www.scazrvclub.com, or Are you keeping up with your New 875-2642, 623-930-7513, 623-341-3726 Hall. At this meeting, Caravan Wagon- contact Perry McCown at 925-989-8817. Year’s resolutions? Dancing is a great or [email protected]. one, as it takes care of many resolutions in one! Want to lose weight? Dance! Bell Craft Club offers new class Square Dance Schedule Want to work on your memory skills? Happy New Year to everyone. Mem- and work on their various crafts. Feel Dance! Want to work on your balance bers of the Bell Craft Club continue to free to call 623-974-3497 if you have any Tuesdays and coordination? Dance! Want to be busy creating their beautiful hand- questions. We have also added a new Pre-Rounds 6:30-7pm meet more people socially? Dance! made items. The usual classes are class some of you may find interesting. Square Dance 7-9pm Some square dancers are full of fun, going strong. We have over a dozen Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery is Dee Dee Dougherty, Caller friendship and friendliness. It seems crafts scheduled during the week. on Fridays from 9am to noon. If you’ve Annie Brownrigg, Cuer that there is a friend beside the road Among them are jewelry beading, done this craft before or are interested to ensure you have had a good time, craft beading, quilling, copper - enam in learning how to do it come to Bell eling, acrylic painting, card stamping, Craft Club to check it out. Artistic Weavers host Spinning Bee card embroidery, candle making, silk There is a $3 annual fee to join the February, the month of love. What an starting on February 4. flowers, parchment craft, knitting and club, which is at Bell Center. The club appropriate time for the Artistic Weav- Throughout the year, the club holds crocheting. We also offer a variety of is open to all RCSC cardholders. ers Club to hold its annual Spinning several mini-workshops, takes inter- workshops where crafter’s meet to visit Bee. Our Spinners love to get together esting field trips and hosts great guest with other area guilds for a day of speakers like January’s Christine Wold spinning, talking, lunch and laughter. who presented her program, ”The Bear Garden Club set to launch Citrus Drive This year’s bee takes place February 23 Truth” at our membership meeting. The New Year brings the outlook for Arizona’s Master Gardener Program. and includes spinners from Sundial, Membership is open to all RCSC an exciting 2011 to the Garden Club The club is also finalizing plans to Sun City West and Surprise. cardholders. You’ll find us at - Oak of Sun City. Recent elections culmi- launch the Sun City Citrus Drive 2011 February is a great month for weav- mont, Mondays through Fridays 9am nated in a fond farewell to a number on Tuesday February 1. Our goal is to ing activities too. Basket weaving till 3pm. Please stop by to learn more of outgoing club officers at last month’s surpass the 460,000 pounds collected in classes are held every Monday. Our about our spinning, weaving and bas- festive Christmas Celebration and a 2009 with 500,000 pounds of oranges, Beginners 2/Intermediate weaving ket making programs or to shop for hearty welcome is now extended to lemons and grapefruit in 2011. Fruit classes continue throughout the month items hand crafted by our talented our new board led by Phyllis Davis, drop-off sites remain the same in the and January’s Rag Rug Weaving classes members. We enjoy sharing informa- club president. Planning for a number parking lots of Sundial, Bell and Mari- will be replaced by our February Fri- tion and making new friends and we’d of club programs continued includ- nette Centers and the Sun Bowl. For days’ Navajo Rug Weaving course love to have you join us! ing the January 25 tour of the Bucket further information contact the Clubs Garden System facility in Queen Creek Office at 623-875-5921. sponsored by Ted Hallet, The Garden The Garden Club meets at 8:30am the Master. In the coming months we will first Tuesday of each month in Sundial Jazz it up with All That Jazz host programs by the Desert Botani- East Hall. Why not “jazz” up your body while having fun and getting some great exer- cal Garden as well as the University of cise? All That Jazz consists of low impact aerobics, stretching and toning and a wonderful relaxing cool down, all done to great music. This is a great class to Tip Top Dance improve balance, stamina and core strength. Classes are Tuesdays and Thurs- Don’t give up on your resolution to get fit. We have classes for all levels of days from 1 to 2pm in the Arizona Room at Fairway. All RCSC cardholders are dance in tap, ballet, theater and a jazz workout. $10 will pay for a year’s member- welcome. Your first class is free then membership is only $10 per year and each ship to TIP TOP DANCERS. Individual classes can give you information about class is only $3. So grab a friend and come check us out. You’ll be glad you did! payments for sessions. Remember that a fun way to keep in shape is to dance, a For more information, feel free to call Sue at 623-972-4583 or Betty at 623-505- wonderful cardiovascular workout. Club membership is open to all RCSC card- 3028. holders. A schedule is in the Activities section. Any questions, call Clarron at 623-876-0140. Laugh, Exercise, Dance often. SunViews Activities February 2011 21 BC - Bell FW - Fairway LV - Lakeview MC - Marinette MV - Mountain View OM - Oakmont SD - Sundial SB - Sun Bowl * denotes activities offered after dark RCSC Chartered Clubs SD-Silverstones DANCE Beginners: Tu, Th 10-11:30am. 623-974-4344. OM-Ladies Exercise ARTS AND CRAFTS M-F 8am-3pm. Sa 8am-noon. BC-Bell Tea Tu & F 8-9am FW-Sterling & Stones W 2-4pm FW-So Grand LV Art SD-Rhythm Ramblers Classes: M, Tu 9am-4pm. W, Th & F noon- 623-977-2208. M-Th 8am-3pm. F 7am- M, W & F 7:30-9am 3pm. Sa 7am-noon. Tu & W 4:30-8pm. 1ast Tu 2:30-4:30pm SD-Stretch & Slim 4pm. Open painting Sa 9am-noon. BC-Rockin’ Thru the Years SD-Palo Verde Art BC-Bell Stitchers Aerobics room. M-F 8-9am. Sa 9-10am. Tu 9am-3pm; W 9am-noon. F 9am-1pm 1st, 3rd Sa 7-10pm M-F 9am-4pm. *BC-Sun City Ballroom MUSIC AND THEATER BC-Artistic Stained Glass BC-Woodworking 623-974-6058. W 6:30-9pm. Su 6:30-9:30pm FW-Chamber Orchestra 623-974-4765. M, W, Th 8am-3:30pm, 5:30- *BC-Sun City Ballroom Lessons 9pm. Tu, F 8am-3:30pm. Sa 8am-1pm. M-F 8am-4pm; Sa 8am-noon W 9-11am FW-Woodworking M noon-3pm. Th 5:15-8:30pm. FW-Choraliers OM-Artistic Weavers SD-Sun City Line Dance M-F 9am-3pm 623-972-4385. M-F 8am-4pm. M 8:30-11am Sa 8am-noon. Tu & Th 10am-noon & 12:30-2:30pm. FW-Concert Band SD-Calligraphy Th 2/24 at MV 10am-12:30pm 1st Th 9-11am. General mtg Th & F LV-Woodworking M 11:30am-1:30pm, Tu 9-11am 623-933-2355. M-F 8am-4pm. *SD-Sun City Singles FW-Handbell Ringers 9-11am. F 7-10pm. SD-Camera Guild Sa 8am-noon. F 8am-3pm *BC-Sun City Squares *MC-Karaoke M-F 9am-4pm. CONTRACT BRIDGE Mary Sue 623-341-3726 or 623-875-2642. LV-Carvers 1st & last M 5-8:30pm *LV-Card Sharks [email protected]. *SD-Organ & Keyboard Th & Sa 8am-noon Pre-Rounds: Tu 6:30-7pm. BC-Ceramics M 7-9:30pm 2nd Tu 7:15pm FW-Friday Afternoon Plus Square Dance: Tu 7-9pm. SD-Piano Club 623-974-6750. M-F 8am-3pm. *SD-Saturday Night Singles & Couples M 5:30-9pm. Sa 8am-noon F 12:30-3:30pm 3rd F 9am-noon *MC-Grand Slam Sa 7-10pm. FW-Sun City Pops Band FW-Ceramics/Porcelain *SD-Free Beginner Dance Lessons 623-972-5818. M-Th 8am-3pm. F 8-noon. Tu 6:45-9:30pm Sa 9-11am *LV-One Partner Sa 6:15-7pm *MV-Sun City Players LV-Ceramics/Porcelain FW-Tip Top 623-974-5979. M-Th 9am-3pm. Th 7-9:30pm 3rd M 7pm *LV-Saguaro Classes: All That Jazz Tu & Th 1pm LV-Players Readers Ensemble Tu 5:30-9pm. LV-Tip Top OM-Ceramics F 7-10pm F 12-4pm LV-Thursday Afternoon Classes: Basic Ballet W 6pm in SH#2 FW-Rhythm Ramblers M-Th 8am-3pm. F 8am-noon. OM-Tip Top MC-China Painters Cupboard Th 12:30-3:30pm Tu 1-3pm OM-Wednesday Afternoon Classes: Beginning Tap, W 9am FW-Sun City Women’s Chorus 602-705-4952. Classes: M & F noon-3pm. MC-Tip Top Tu 1-4pm. Open Painting: W 9am-noon W 12:30-3:30pm Th 8:30-11am. Info call Cynthia at 623- Auditorium. Classes: Advanced Tap I 974-6382 FW-China Painting DUPLICATE BRIDGE M 8:30am. Advanced Tap II M 9:30am. M, Th & F 8am-3pm. SD-Kachina Advanced Tap II W 9:30am. Theater Tap I F NATIONAL LV-Clay 8:30am. Theater Tap II F 9:30am 623-933-0899. M-Sa 8am-4pm. M & Th 12:30-3:30pm *SD-Democratic Sun City Duplicate (ACBL) MV-Tip Top 1st Th 6:30-9pm at SD East Hall Tu & Th 6-9pm. Basics Plus I Tu 9am. *MC-Clay Corner at LV SH#1 M 12:30-4pm *SD-Republican at MC Th 12:30-4pm Basics Plus II Tu 10am 3rd M 6:30-9pm at SD East Hall 623-977-3167. M-W 8am-9pm. Note: Classes titled II must be taken in conjunc- *BC-Crafts CARDS AND GAMES tion with the same class I. Classes titled I can SOCIAL 623-974-3497. M-F 9am-3pm. W & Th be taken separately. 6-9pm. Sa 9am-noon. 14 crafts taught. OM-Bunco Broncos MC-Friendship Corner SD-Crafts 4th M 12:30-3:30pm EDUCATIONAL Sa noon-4:30pm OM-Canasta *OM-Gourmet Social M & Th 8-1pm SD-Apple Macintosh LV-Creative Quilters F 10am-3pm 2nd & 4th Su 4-7pm LV-Chess 623-933-5300. M-Th 8:30-10:30am, 12:30- SD-Men’s M & F 8am-4pm. Tu, W 9am-noon. 2:30pm. 1st & 2nd F 12:30-2:30pm. BC-Friendship Quilters W & Th 1-4pm M-Sa 7am-4pm, Club #623-977-5116 *LV-Mixed Cribbage FW-IBM Computer Talisman-Monarch Golf Social M, Th, & Sa 9am-3pm, W noon-5pm 623-933-8953. M-Sa 8am-4pm. OM-Grandmothers & Friends Tu 1-3:30pm & W 6:30-9:30pm Call Peter Claussen at 623-266-1455 *FW-Euchre www.firstsuncity.com MC-Newcomer Hospitality 2nd M 1-3pm. FW-Lifelong Learning SD-Handweavers/Spinners Tu 7-10pm Bridge: W noon-3:15pm *FW-“500” Club Classes begin 2/1-4/7 Partners Bridge: 2nd & 4th Tu 6:45pm 623-734-4364. M-F 9am-3pm FW-Spanish FW-Knitters AZ Room 3 & 4 Canasta/Games: 1st, 3rd, 5th F noon 1st, 3rd & 5th M 6:45-10pm. Experience M 8am-3:30pm, 7-9pm. W 8am-3:30pm. Euchre: 1st, 3rd & 5th Tu 1pm F 8:30am-2:30pm Th 8am-noon *BC-Lapidary required. Pizza/Games: 2nd F 5pm call 623-518- 623-977-1803. M-Sa 9am-noon; MC-Mah Jongg (American & Chinese) EXERCISE 4887 Tu, Su noon-4pm. Th 6-9pm. Potluck/Games: last F 5pm M, Tu, Th noon-3pm; W 6-8pm BC-Aerobic OM-Lapidary/Silver *FW-Mixed Cards (Br-Pin-Can) *OM-New England Sa 7-9:30pm M, W & F 8am, 9am & 10am 2nd Sa 5pm M-F 8am-3pm SD-Aqua Fitness MC-Leathercraft *LV-Pinochle *FW-NextGen Tu 12-4pm & 6-9pm Spring session 2/1-4/15 1st Tu & 3rd Th 7pm. nextgensuncity.org M-F 8am-2:30pm BC-Dance For Fitness BC-Metal *OM-Roadrunner Pinochle *OM-Sun City Singles Social M 5:30pm workshop; 6:30-9:30pm cards Beginner & Advanced combined Tu 1st F 6pm potluck. 3rd F 6pm gamenight. 623-974-8206. M-Sa 8am-4pm 9-11am at Bell Center. W 9-10am at Sun- OM-Needle Arts & Crafts FW-Saturday Pinochle *LV-Women’s Social Sa 11am-4pm. dial. F 9-11am at Mountain View Daily 10am-3:30pm, M 6-9:30pm. Join us Th 8:30-11:30am SD-Handi-Capables LV-Sew ‘n Sew for bridge, poker, canasta, dominoes and Tu & Th noon-3pm (Exercise Pool) your choice games. General meeting: Th 9-11am. MV-Hatha Yoga Open Sewing: Tu, Th & Sa 9am-3:30pm. Auditorium. W 8:30-10am *BC-Silvercraft SD-Hatha Yoga 623-933-8442. M-Sa 8:30am-3:30pm. M Aerobics Room. Level 1 M & W 6:30-8pm. F 6-9pm. 10-11:30am. 22 February 2011 Activities SunViews

SPORTS FW-Model Railroad Museum JOGGING/WALKING Sundial Exercise Pool (only open to 18+) M-F 1-3:30pm. Sa 10am-noon. *SD-Bocce Marinette (Outdoor) M 6-10am, noon-4pm, 5-9pm. Tu FW-Rockhounds M-Sa 6am-7pm, Su 8am-6pm 6-10am, 7-9pm. W 6am-9pm. Th Meeting 2nd M 7pm. Tournaments M-F General mtg 2/10 7pm AZ Room 1 & 2 1-3pm. Free play F 5-8pm, Su 2-4pm. Sun Bowl 6-10am, 5-9pm. F 6-10am, noon-4pm, *FW-Rose & Garden Dawn to dusk 7-9pm. Sa 6am-9pm. Su 8am-8pm. LV-Conservation Sportsmen 2nd M 7pm 3rd Th 9-11am SH #1 Sundial (Indoor) *MC-Stamp Collecting Daily 6-8am CHILDREN’S SWIM (AGES 4-15) Lawn Bowling lessons 1st M 6-9pm Auction; 3rd Tu 7-9pm Call club presidents. LIBRARY Lakeview Program. Free appraisal: Sa 2/12 8:30- Daily 4pm-close Tags in before scheduled times. 11:30am. Players should always check club for Bell Marinette SD-RV M 9am-7pm; Tu-Sa 9am-5pm. 602-652- Daily noon-3pm any changes Caravan 4th F 9am; Potluck 4th Tu 6pm. *BC-Lawn Bowls 3000 Mountain View Fairway M, W, F & Su 8:45am, 1:45pm. RCSC Monitored Activities Daily 11am-1pm *FW-Lawn Bowls M-F 9am-4pm. 602-652-3000. Oakmont Moved to MV BILLIARDS MINI-GOLF Daily 1-4pm Tu, Th, Sa 9:15am & 1:45pm Bell Lanes *Bell TABLE TENNIS LV-Lawn Bowls M-Sa 8am-9pm & Su noon-8pm Tu, Th, Sa 8:45am & 1:45pm M-Sa 6am-9pm; Su 8am-8pm Bell Fairway Lakeview M-Sa 6am-9pm; Su 8am-8pm LV-SC Lawn Bowls (USLBA) M-Sa 8am-9pm M 12:45pm Daily 7am-7pm Lakeview Lanes Marinette TENNIS MV-Lawn Bowls M-Sa 8am-8pm & Su noon-6pm Tu, Th, Sa 9:15am & 1:45pm. M-Sa 6am-7pm, Su 8am-6pm Bell OM-Lawn Bowls BINGO Mountain View M-Sa 6am-9pm; Su 8am-8pm Daily 8am-8pm Call 623-977-3325 M, W, F 9:15am. M, W, F, Su 1:45pm. Sundial LV-Mini-Golf Sundial Lakeview Th doors open 5pm. Bingo starts at Daily 6am-9pm Daily 7am-7pm Call 623-561-4676 2nd Tu 10-11am. SH#1 6:30pm. *MC-Pickleball PICKLEBALL Marinette M, W, F 1-3pm. Night play M-Th 5:30- BOATING/FISHING M-Sa 6am-7pm, Su 8am-6pm Marinette Call 623-876-3054 8pm. Ladder Tu 2pm. Lakeview MV-Pickleball M-Sa 6am-7pm, Su 8am-6pm Mountain View Boating: Daily 7am-6:30pm Mountain View M-Sa 7:30am ‘til dark Su 8am ‘til dark M, Tu, W, F 9-11am. Fishing: Daily 6am-sunset *BC-Racquetball M-Sa 7:30am ‘til dark; Su 8am ‘til dark Call 623-876-3042 M, W, F 6-9am, 1-3pm. Tu & Th 10am- BOCCE SHUFFLEBOARD noon, 5-7pm. Sa 7-9am, 11am-2pm. ARMCHAIR PHOTO EXPLORERS Marinette Bell (Indoors at Bell Lanes) *FW Wednesdays, 7pm SB-Senior Softball M-Sa 6am-7pm. Su 8am-6pm. Daily 7:30am-3pm except W M-Sa 8am-9pm & Su noon-8pm Feb. 2 Western New Guinea/Celebes Sundial Lakeview (Outdoors) Islands BC-Bell Shuffleboard Daily 6am-9pm M, Tu & F 1-4pm. Daily 7am-7pm Feb. 9 Prowling 4 Western States *BC-Sundial Shuffleboard BOWLING-FOOD SPAS Feb. 16 The Splendors of Ancient W 1-3pm. Th 1-3pm & 7-9pm. Western Turkey Bell Lanes 623-876-3050 Bell (only open to those 18+) Feb. 23 Patagonia and the Antarctic LV-Outdoor Shuffleboard M-Sa 8am-9pm; Su noon-8pm M, W, F 1-4pm M-Sa 6am-9pm, Su 8am-8pm Lakeview Lanes 623-876-3055 Lakeview VIDEO TRAVEL BC-Master Swimmers M-Sa 8am-8pm; Su noon-6pm M-F 7-9am. M-Sa 6am-7pm; Su 8am-7pm *FW Fridays, 7pm Mojoe’s Restaurant Marinette Feb. 4 Over Arizona LV-Synchronized Swim M-Sa 7:30am-7pm; Su 7:30am-2pm M, W, F 8-10am. M-Sa 8am-7pm; Su 8am-6pm Feb. 11 Grand Teton National Park Golf Course Snack Shops Mountain View and Valentine’s party SD-Swim Lessons Daily 6am-5pm W 8-10am M-Sa 6am-8pm. Su 8am-8pm. Feb. 18 Great National Parks of the *BC-Table Tennis FITNESS CENTERS Oakmont World - Europe to Africa Daily 10am-5:30pm Feb. 25 Mexico M, W, F 12:30-3pm. Tu & Sa 10am-noon. Bell (only open to 18+) Su 1-3pm. Sundial (only open to those 18+) M-Sa 6am-9pm, Su 8am-8pm M-Sa 6am-9pm, Su 8am-8pm Singles Round Robin Tu 7pm. Lakeview Doubles Round Robin Th 7pm. M-Sa 6am-7pm; Su 8am-7pm SWIMMING POOLS BC-Tennis Marinette W 6:30-8:30pm Bell Large Pool (only open to 18+) M-Sa 6am-7pm; Su 8am-6pm M-F 6-7am & 9am-9pm; Sa 6am-9pm; OTHER CLUBS Mountain View Su 8am-8pm M-Sa 6am-8pm. Su 8am-8pm. FW-Best Friends Dog Bell Walking Pool (only open to over 18) Oakmont M-Sa 6am-9pm, Su 8am-8pm 3rd Tu 8-11:30am M-Sa 6am-7pm; Su 8am-5pm Training area: M 8am-3:30pm. W, Th, Sa Lakeview Sundial (only open to 18+) M, W, F 6-8am, 10am-7pm. 8am-noon. M-Sa 6am-9pm, Su 8am-8pm OM-Garden Tu, Th, Sa 6am-7pm. Su 8am-7pm. Office: 623-875-5921 M-F 9am-noon RACQUETBALL Marinette SD-Garden M-Sa 8am-7pm. Su 8am-6pm. *Bell Mountain View 1st Tu 8-11am M-Sa 6am-9pm; Su 8am-8pm FW-Handi-Capables M, Th 8-9am, 10am-8pm. 1st M noon-4pm HORSESHOES Tu, W, F Sa, Su 8am-8pm. SD-Mineral Museum Oakmont Marinette Daily 10am-5:30pm M-W & F 10am-3pm. Sa 10am-1pm. M-Sa 6am-7pm, Su 8am-6pm FW-Model Railroad Sundial Large Pool (only open to 18+) Mountain View M, Th, F 6-8am, 10am-5pm, 7-9pm. Tu, Membership mtg. in club room Daily 8am-8pm M 10-11am. W 6-8am, 10am-9pm. Sa 6am-9pm. Su 8am-8pm.

MEMBER SERVICES Massage United Therapists Services, 623-687-4974 Fitness Training Daily Fitness, LLC, 623-256-7901 Dance for the Health of It 602-679-4220 Zen Wellness Tai Chi 623-537-9443 SunViews News February 2011 23 Library news: Book Sale and Friends annual meeting Book Sale Library. Come and bring a friend. years ago, she became a library vol- dedication. If the numbers seven and 11 are If you have any suggestions for vis- unteer and worked in the circulation Those of us who know her person- lucky for you then the week of Febru- iting authors or other items that is the area on Tuesday mornings. After the ally will miss her faithful help, cheer- ary 7 is your lucky time. The Books time and place to ring them up. Any library change over, she continued ful personality and good nature. We Around the Corner bookstore is hav- new ideas for book store events are with her Tuesday mornings in the wish her well in her new home and ing a really great STOREWIDE sale. always welcome. Even if you have a bookstore. Always a lover of books, hope that she will have the opportu- Everything – EVERYTHING – is on complaint, come anyway. she has fond memories of her home nity to drop in and visit. As Lawrence sale at half price or less. Well, as usual town library located on the second Welk would say, “Auf Wiederschein” I have made a liar out of myself. There Homebound Deliveries floor of a park building. Not exactly or “Hasta la Vista, baby,” or “see you is an exception to “everything.” The There have been several folks signed the public library we think of today. around,” but not good-bye. collectibles are not going on sale. But up for the homebound delivery and Even so, she won many ribbons for all the other books are. pickup. If you or someone you know her participation in summer reading Past Tense Now is the time to stock up. After is in need of this service please drop in programs. The Christmas tree is down and the all, there is still some winter ahead to the bookstore or call us at 602-651- Eleanor is fortunate enough to have decorations are put away for another of us and no one wants to be caught 2014. Someone will contact you with a daughter, Dianne, two grandchil- year. without enough reading material. the details. dren and two great grandchildren But we would like to express our with whom she spent the recent holi- appreciation to all of the wonderfully Annual Meeting Volunteer of the Month days in Illinois. talented volunteers who contributed The Friends of the Sun City Library This month our tribute to the Vol- In all the years she has worked in the to the success of this endeavor; and to will hold its annual meeting on Feb- unteer of the Month is also a farewell. library she has relied on loyal friends all the equally wonderful patrons who ruary 10 at 9:30am. As usual, we will Eleanor Szubka has lived in Sun City and church transportation services to purchased their work and made the meet in the Program Room of the for 24 years. get her there. She even walked when 2010 holiday season such a great one. Bell branch of the Maricopa County After the death of her husband 14 no other option was available. That’s

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Monday Friday Movies shown at Marinette and Mountain View are closed- Chicken Fried Steak w/potato and vegetable $5.99 Deep Fried Butterfly Shrimp and Fries $5.99 Chicken Pot Pie and bread $5.99 Top Sirloin steak and Deep Fried Butterfly Shrimp w/potato captioned for the hearing impaired. Movies shown on DVD. and vegetable $9.99 Tuesday Deep Fried Beer-Battered Cod or Grilled Cod w/potato and Chicken Chimichanga w/rice and beans $5.99 coleslaw $8.25 What’s playing? To find out what movies are playing: Taco Dinner w/rice and beans $5.99 Saturday -Sign up for Movies emails at sunaz.com (receive movie list via Wednesday Open-Faced Turkey w/ mashed potatoes $5.99 Spaghetti and Meatballs w/garlic toast $5.99 Prime Rib w/ potato, vegetable, and dessert $11.95 email on last Wednesday of every month) Beef Stroganoff w/bread $5.99 Chicken or Shrimp Alfredo and garlic bread $7.99 -Call RCSC at 623-561-4600 Thursday Sunday -Pick up a flyer at Mountain View or Marinette Meatloaf w/ potato and vegetable $5.99 Deep Fried Beer-Battered Cod or Grilled Cod w/fries $5.99 Chicken or Shrimp Alfredo and garlic bread $7.99 Sales tax not included Marinette - February 2, 9, 16, 23 $4.99 Lunch Menu Available Every Day! Mountain View - February 5, 12, 19, 26 Daily Special $4.99 breakfast PRESIDENT: About the Board includes eggs, toast, potato and meat continued from Page 1 to exercise the duty of care and the duty their role and duties very seriously. We of undivided loyalty. want input from the Members and we The RCSC Board of Director’s legal want to keep Members informed. As a authority is found in the Arizona Member of RCSC you have a responsi- Revised Statutes – Title 10, RCSC’s bility to participate in the governance Restated Articles of Incorporation and of RCSC. We invite Members to attend RCSC’s Corporate Bylaws. The busi- the Board/Member Exchange meetings ness judgment rule asserts if a board generally held on the first and third has exercised reasonable business judg- Monday of each month at the Lakev- ment in making a decision, the board is iew Recreation Center in Social Hall #3 623-933-8261 | M-F 7am-8pm | Sa-Su 7am-2pm not consider negligent in its fiduciary at 9am. This is a time when Board and 16820 N. 99th Ave. (at Bell Center) duty. A board is not liable if they have Members can exchange ideas, sugges- Breakfast served all day! practiced the business judgment rule tions, information and concerns. Mem- even if the decision turns out to have bers can have a dialogue with the Board Valetine’s Dinner New Dinner Menu! been a poor one. as it is informal and interactive. Mem- $50 per couple Stop by for dinner Under the duty of care, the RCSC bers should bring to this meeting any- • one appetizer Mon.–Fri. to taste Board of Directors is expected to act thing they want the Board to consider • soup or salad our new flavor in accordance with both the law and or change. No decisions are made at • choice of elegant entrée RCSC’s Corporate Documents, and to this meeting, it is simply an exchange. • two side dishes use the care and skill that a prudent per- We also encourage you to send us your • delicious dessert son would use in similar circumstances. comments, concerns or input via email 20% OFF w/reservation by 2/12/11 Undivided loyalty is the most stringent [email protected] or via letter to duty the law imposes on a board. To 10626 W Thunderbird Blvd, Sun City (stop in for entrée choices and details) exercise a board’s duty of undivided AZ 85351. We also ask that you sign up loyalty, the board should avoid conflicts on our email list at www.sunaz.com so of interest, which occur when a board that you can be kept informed regularly. Sun City’s Best Fish Fry! member permits self-interest to inter- With your support I look forward to a fere with their duty to the corporation. very productive and successful 2011 for Fridays 11am-8pm The RCSC Board of Directors takes the RCSC Board of Directors! All You Can Eat Hand-Battered Cod!