February 2020 An official publication of the Recreation Centers of Sun City West No election; Country crooners to stroll in Palm Ridge The Recreation Centers of Tickets are $25 per person new directors Sun City West is happy to wel- and are on sale at the R.H. John- come The Troubadour Experi- son Box Office, 19803 N. R.H. named ence Tuesday, Feb. 18, for a pair Johnson Blvd., or online at With exactly three candidates of shows at Palm Ridge Rec suncitywest.com. having submitted petitions for Center, 13800 W. Deer Valley This show delivers a list of up three open positions on the Gov- Drive. to 60 No. 1 hits that encompass erning Board next fiscal year, Show times will be 3 and 7 there is no need for the Recre- p.m. Doors open at 2:30 and ation Centers of Sun City West 6:30 p.m. Continued on Page 7 to hold an election this March. Congratulations to the follow- ing three residents, all of whom February Dance Cary Long submitted petitions for candi- dacy before the Jan. 6 deadline: Anne Brown; Roberta David- draws the Rhythm lights up son; and Sharon Hettick. They will be sworn in at a fu- The Recreation Centers of Sun City West is excited to bring SCW with back Rhythm Edition for the Continued on Page 4 February Dance at 7 p.m. Fri- day, Feb. 28, at Palm Ridge Rec 2 shows Board Center, 13800 W. Deer Valley The Recreation Centers of Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Sun City West is happy to to mull Tickets are $15 per person, bring back comedian Cary maximum eight tickets per per- Long for two shows at 3 and Asset son, and are on sale at the R.H. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Johnson Box Office or online at Palm Ridge Rec Center, Preservation suncitywest.com. 13800 W. Deer Valley Drive. The Rhythm Edition is a tal- Doors open at 2:30 and 6:30 Fee changes ented force of eight musicians p.m. who have established them- Seating will be cabaret style Members: The Govern- selves as one of the top high-en- and tickets are $20 per person. ing Board is considering ergy party dance bands in Tickets are on sale at the R.H. some changes to Policy Arizona. Since 1985, the band Rhythm Edition will perform at the February Dance Friday, Feb. 28 at Johnson Box Office, 19803 N. Fi17, pertaining to the has perfected their unique vari- Palm Ridge Rec Center. R.H. Johnson Blvd., and on- Asset Preservation Fee. ation of musical favorites from line at Old School, Disco, Funk, Clas- This includes possible Robles, is a power-house of a calist, Dennis Fike, and six suncity- sic Rock, Oldies, Latin Cam- changes to who pays the singer and her stage perform- amazing musicians on horns, west.com. fee and when exemptions bia’s and more. ance is a must-see experience. guitar, bass, keys and percus- Female lead vocalist, Gloria If you can be made. After its fur- She is joined by male lead vo- sion. missed Cary ther evaluation of possible Long back Fi17 revisions, which will in 2018, you be reviewed at the Feb. 7 American Vibe to radiate won’t want Workshop Meeting (9 a.m. to miss him in the Lecture Hall), the this time Cary Long Board is expected to vote through Beardsley Park around. on final changes at its Feb- Head out to Beardsley Park and groove to clas- shows) cost $30 per person or $18 per person for Cary wowed the Sun City ruary Regular Meeting: 9 West audience with his bril- a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, in sic rock ‘n’ roll as the Recreation Centers of Sun individual show tickets. Show time will be 7 p.m. City West present the 2020 American Vibe Days each night, with gates opening at 5 p.m. liant charisma and ability to the Lecture Hall, 19803 speak multiple languages and R.H. Johnson Blvd. Visit Saturday and Sunday, March 28-29. Tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, The two-day show will feature The Sam Mor- online at suncitywest.com or at the R.H. Johnson left the crowd clamoring for suncitywest.com/policy more. changes for details. Al- rison Band and Turn the Page – a Tribute to Bob Seger. Subscription for the event (includes both Cary Long got his start on though there is no Bylaw Continued on Page 7 the television show “Star requirement that notice of Search” with Ed McMahon policy changes be provided Inside this issue: and has since been seen on to residents in advance of a “Evening at the Improv,” VH- vote, the Board under- Bowling...... 18 Explore...... 23 Library...... 14 Calendar...... 5 Financials...... 6 News...... 1­3, 5, 7­10 1’s “Stand-up Spotlight with stands the importance of Brian Regan,” as well as two this change and invite the Club Contacts...... 12 Golf/Sports...... 16­17 States...... 13 Club Corner...... 23­32 Governing Board...... 4 Ticket Schedule...... 2 appearances on the “Tonight community to attend these Show” with Jay Leno. His act meetings. For more infor- Community...... 11 Governing Board Bios...... 8 Travel...... 20­21 mation, call 623-544-6115. Entertainment...... 19, 22 Happy Camp Schedule...... 3 Village Store...... 15 Continued on Page 7 Page 2 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 February 2020 News & Events BBQ challenge brings bevy of grillmasters Beard, mustache competition included Join the Recreation Centers of Sun City West for the inaugural Sun City West BBQ Taste of Para- dise Challenge from 11 Annual Easter Egg Hunt a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 7, in the R.H. rolls into Beardsley Park Johnson Parking Lot, 19803 N. R.H. Johnson Join the Recre- Blvd. and will host up to 40 BBQ from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with ation Centers of Sun Admission to the event is competitors. Follow our event judging at 2:30. Awards will be City West at 8:30 free. Tasting and raffle tickets on Facebook to keep up with all handed out at 3:15. First, sec- a.m. Saturday, April will be available for purchase. the current competitors from ond and third place will be 11, for the annual We will be working with Del the Southwest Region! awarded in the following cate- Eggstravaganza Webb Foundation’s Stop the Also featured at the BBQ gories: beard, mustache, goatee Easter Egg Hunt at Bleed as our charity to support Taste of Paradise Challenge will and an overall grand champion. Beardsley Park, 20011 N. 128th Ave. this wonderful event. This is a be a beard and mustache com- For questions on this competi- Tickets will be available for our Sun City West residents and Barbeque Championship Series petition. Cost is $10 to enter the tion, email Jane at their invited guests beginning March 3 through April 8. Stop by Sanctioned 4 Meat Competition competition on site and will be [email protected]. the R.H. Johnson Box Office 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday with your rec card to receive your FREE tickets. Children participating in the Easter egg hunt will need to be registered. Children must be at least 1 (walking) but not older than 10.

Thaddeus Rose Band to kick off March Dance Wear your red, white and very intuitive band that gen- blue to kick off the American uinely connects with the audi- Vibes weekend with the Thad- ence. Their sound is state of deus Rose Band at 7 p.m. Fri- the art and on point. Thad- day, March 27, at Palm Ridge deus’ graceful yet funky hip- Rec Center, 13800 W. Deer hop moves across the stage Valley Road. Doors will open serve as the proverbial frost- at 6:30 p.m. ing on the cake. Thaddeus Tickets are $15 per person Rose Band is a variety band and go on sale at 8 a.m. Tues- that offers the best dance and day, Feb. 18, at the R.H. John- rock hits of all times. Their re- son Box Office, 19803 N. makes of iconic cover tunes R.H. Johnson Blvd., or online are flawless and originate at suncitywest.com. from some of the greatest mu- Thaddeus Rose Band is a a sicians of our time. February 2020 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 3 News & Events Happy Hour welcomes Classic Attitude The Classic Attitude band will bring States and the West Valley has greatly repertoire comes from the likes of The their classic rock sound to the RH benefited by their migration to Ari- Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, BB Johnson Great Lawn from 5 to 6:30 zona. Band members include George King, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Santana. p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. The show Andrews, Mark Hollingsworth, Bill Join your friends and neighbors and is free. Wallace, Randy Thomas and Michael bring your favorite beverage, chairs This group of five seasoned musi- Emley. All have played with numer- and dancing shoes for another great cians hail from across of the United ous bands and the influence for their concert on the Great Lawn! Page 4 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 February 2020 Governing Board Governing Board Another trip around the sun February marks the walls or ice-skating Directors beginning of my 73rd rinks in Sun City West; Our community was and is year - the start of yet those would fall into designed to try new things. All Directors: [email protected] another journey around the category of not so One can be introduced to the sun. Honestly, I good for me at 73. 105 different activities have never thought Our community was (clubs) at a nominal cost to forward enough to and is designed to try experience things we are imagine what 73 new things. One can be able to do. The equipment is would be like, but here introduced to 105 dif- state of the art, the facilities I am looking at it close Jim Sloan ferent activities (clubs) President are up to date, and the clubs up! at a nominal cost to ex- are welcoming and ready to PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT I tend to look at life perience things we are help you try a new hobby. Jim Sloan George Kuchtyak Jr. in terms of what I able to do. The equip- - Jim Sloan March 2017­June 2020 July 2018­June 2021 should or be able to do, but I’m ment is state of the art, the facil- finding there are some things I ities are up to date, and the clubs 623­687­8756 623­229­2301 Board member will end June 30. [email protected] shouldn’t do. Things such as are welcoming and ready to help [email protected] My wife, Barbara, has been bending over to tie my shoes; a you try a new hobby. All we thinking about “what’s next” bad idea as I sometimes get must do is show up. If you want more than I have. I am anxious dizzy. to learn how to play cards, pitch to try some of the things I men- Since moving to Sun City horseshoes, work with model tioned. It’s easy to feel the aches West in 2013, I have done things trains, tennis, pickleball, swim- and pains of maturity. We all that I never imagined doing; ming, yoga, lawn bowling (you have them, but Barbara and I wood working, photography, get the idea) Sun City West is came to Sun City West to LIVE cycling, zymurgy, Governing the place to be. All these clubs our retirement and I think we hit Board, etc. Our community was are designed to welcome us into a home run! TREASURER SECRETARY built for us to do things; things their world, allowing us to try Check out the club directory Gerry Connor Sue Fitzsimons we are able to and can do, not something new without spend- scwclubs.com for ideas about March 2019­June 2022 September 2018­June 2022 things we can’t do anymore. ing a lot of money. what’s next to try next. Phone: 623­888­9099 623­234­1696 There are no rock-climbing My term as a Governing Chair: Budget and Finance Chair: Sports Pavilion [email protected] sue.fi[email protected] Trio of directors­elect to take office in July

From Page 1 ing Directors George Kuchtyak, Directors and Directors-elect Gerry Connor, Sue Fitzsimons, who have taken the time to ded- Bob Carneiro, Donna Maloney icate themselves to the better- Bob Carneiro Tim Hurley ture date and begin their terms and Jim Young. Terms for Pres- ment of our Association through July 2019­June 2022 June 2017­July 2020 on July 1. For more information ident Jim Sloan and Directors their policymaking and guid- 914­450­4645 623­249­5479 on each candidate, please refer Tim Hurley and Bryan Walus ance. For more information Chair: Properties Chair: Golf to their biographies below. end on June 30. about the Board, or the Board’s [email protected] [email protected] These three will join continu- The Association thanks these committees, call 623-544-6115.

Meetings & Workshops The next Governing Board Workshop is at 9 Donna Maloney Bryan Walus Copyright © 2020 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, in the All Rights Reserved July 2019­June 2021 March 2017­June 2020 Lecture Hall at R.H. Phone: 630­272­0219 623­214­5244 General Information: 623­544­6120 Johnson. The Governing Assignment: Bylaws Revisions Chair: Chartered Clubs General Manager ­ Bill Schwind, 623­544­6110; Board monthly meeting is [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, Editor ­ Katy O’Grady, 623­544­6027; [email protected] News Assistant ­ Michael Melissa; [email protected] in the Lecture Hall. The public is invited to both Member Services ­ 623­544­6100 sessions. Membership as of Jan. 1, 2020: 29,080 The schedule is subject (includes Owners, Associates, Landlords, Investors and Tenants) to change. For meetings Recreation Centers of Sun City West and Governing Board 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, AZ 85375 informationcall 623­544­ [email protected] 6115. Be sure to visit Jim Young Karen Roepken suncitywest.com and scwaz.com July 2018­June 2021 Governing Board suncitywest.com to sign up Sun City West is a senior community for individuals 55 and older. for the e­newsletter and Phone: 602­663­7351 Executive Assistant Chair: Special Committee on CC&Rs 623­544­6115 Printed by Independent Newspapers. Association information. [email protected] [email protected] Advertising information: 623­972­6101. February 2020 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 5 News & Events Cultural Series Join Rec Center Membership slates ‘Music from for monthly tours office offers Join us on a tour of the Rec Cen- Feb. 18 – Li- photo retakes Around the World’ ters including the pools, exercise brary, Metal Residents whose pictures on The Recreation Centers of Sun City West is pleased to rooms and clubs. All tours start at 9 Shop & Agricul- a.m. ture Club. Meet their Owner Card are more than present “Music from Around the World” with John Gam- Phil Dauterive 5 years old (anyone with an old ber from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26. Feb. 10 and 24 – Beardsley, meet in front of Li- in front of Arts/Craft Building. brary. logo would be older than 5 The event is free and concessions will be available for years) or who have been told by purchase starting at 4:15 p.m. Feb. 11 and 25 – Palm Ridge, Feb. 20 – Tour of seven golf meet in front of the Pool Building. courses. Meet in front of Pro Shop a monitor or starter that their Crooner John Gamber is a favorite, familiar face and photo must be updated, are re- voice, having performed throughout the Valley for many Feb. 12 and 26 – Kuentz, meet at at Grandview Golf Course on Stardust Theater Meeker Boulevard. quired to get a new photo. Fail- years. He began his career the evening his wife dragged ure to do so can result in him kicking and screaming to a dinner theater audition Feb. 13 and 27 – R.H. Johnson, For questions, contact Phil Dau- meet in front of the Social Hall. terive at 623-544-6193. member privileges being re- (where she also performed) – and the rest is history! Upon voked until the photo is up- moving to Sun City West, John was recruited to perform dated. at the Skye restaurant in SCW Clubs plan food drive New Owner Card pictures Peoria where he opened for will be issued at no cost to The Drifters, The Tokens, members who turn in their old Jay and the Americans and for Salvation Army cards. This policy helps our many others. The Sun City West Clubs will have donate any extra items they have that monitors and starters know that John’s taste in music is a food drive for the Salvation Army are not being used around the house. the person standing in front of very eclectic. The “Music from March 16 through April 3. Here are some examples of what them matches the person in the from Around the World” Please donate nonperishable food can be donated: personal hygiene computer system, where mem- concert will feature well- items only. Donations may be deliv- items; peanut butter; jelly; canned ber privileges are validated. known favorites originating from all the corners of the ered to the Salvation Army building, meats; canned soups; canned fruits; This ensures only people who globe – you are sure to be entertained by John’s unique se- 17420 Ave of the Arts in Surprise. boxed meals (Hamburger Helper); should be using the facilities are lections. The concert is sponsored by Sun Canyon Bank of Winter residents who are cleaning instant potatoes; and rice mixes. allowed to use them. You will Sun City West. Refreshments will available for purchase out cabinets to prepare to leave Sun Any donated items will help the be issued your updated card at prior to the show. The concert is free and no tickets are re- City West for the summer may bring families in and out of our community the same site. quired. Mark your calendars now to enjoy the melodic in and donate them to the Salvation greatly. For information, call Ron For more information, call voice of the “one-and-only” John Gamber. Army. Also, full-time residents can 623-214-4887. 623-544-6100. February 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Miami Bowl Scramble Golf Tournament 1 pm, Trail Ridge Golf Course

2 3 4 B&F Committee 5 SCW’s 8­Week 6 Properties Committee 7 Rec Center News 8 Valentine’s Scramble 9 am, Social Hall East Walking Challenge 9 am Deadline 1 pm, Stardust Chat w/ authors, 10 am, (Tall Pines Trail), 9:30 pm Governing Board Golf Course Library CC&Rs Special Workshop, 9 am Chartered Clubs Meeting, Committee Meeting Lecture Hall 1:30 pm, Social Hall East 10:30 am, Lecture Hall Cruise Ship ­ Arizona Trio Fitness Equipment 7 pm, Palm Ridge Orientation, 1 pm Palm Ridge 9 10 Tour Beardsley, 9 am 11 Tour Palm Ridge, 9 am 12 Tour Kuentz, 9 am 13 Tour RH Johnson, 9 am 14 Valentine’s Day 15 Sports Pavillion Cary Long, 3 & 7 pm Golf Committee Bowling Committee Palm Ridge 1:30 pm Torch, 1:15 pm 10 am, Lecture Hall Fitness Equipment Top Hat ­ ShaShaty GB Conference Room Orientation, 1 pm 3 & 7 pm, Palm Ridge Beardsley

16 17 President’s Day 18 Library, Metal Shop 19 20 Governing Board 21 Cruise Ship ­ 22 Coors Light Challenge & Agriculture Club, Regular Meeting, 9 am Experience Adele Women’s Match Play 9 am, RHJ Library Lecture Hall 7 pm, Palm Ridge 8 am, Deer Valley Budget & Finance Tour 7 Golf Courses, 9 am Comm., 9 am, Lecture Hall Grandview GC Troubadour Experience 3 & 7 pm, Palm Ridge 23 Coors Light 24 Tour Beardsley 25 Tour Palm Ridge 26 Tour Kuentz, 9 am 27 Tour RH Johnson, 9 am 28 Rhythm Edition, 7 pm 29 Challenge 9 am 9 am Top Hat ­ Jump, Jive & Palm Ridge Women’s Match Play Wail, 3 & 7 pm 8 am, Deer Valley Palm Ridge

To confirm events, call 623­544­6032. To confirm Governing Board activities, call 623­544­6115. Page 6 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 February 2020 November 2019 Financials

Nov. Nov. YTD YTD YTD OPERATING REVENUES Actual Budget Actual Budget PY CC&R violations at an Membership 1,201,891 1,201,310 5,902,754 5,880,133 5,652,398 Recreation 16,729 15,085 51,965 65,140 56,712 Golf Fees 675,838 806,346 1,867,932 2,000,943 1,936,595 all-time low for RCSCW Bowling 65,149 65,091 254,663 232,766 239,305 Special Events (6,539) 53,275 48,620 47,581 49,308 By JAMES RILEY Recreation Activities Manager Ancillary Revenue 64,967 82,197 264,213 250,877 254,481 Merchandise Sales 34,891 41,701 71,351 70,799 73,786 As the Rec Centers’ CC&R Department begins 2020, it contin­ Food and Beverage 24,741 31,442 78,052 81,136 84,341 ues to have great success in its eight months of operation. The department inherited 113 active violations when it took Interest Income ­ Operating 111 0 250 150 138 over enforcement of the community’s Covenants, Conditions Other Income 350 667 (5,381) 3,333 7,677 and Restrictions on July 1, 2019. (The CC&Rs are the commu­ TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE 2,078,127 2,297,114 8,534,418 8,632,859 8,354,739 nity’s rules governing what you can and can’t do on your prop­ OPERATING EXPENSES erty; they are fairly consistent throughout Sun City West, but there are significant differences from area to area, so you Wages And Benefits 1,207,607 1,252,569 5,781,033 6,005,586 5,753,162 should be aware of what your CC&Rs state.) Utilities 190,960 193,665 1,157,532 1,169,762 1,145,035 Since July 1, the Rec Centers’ CC&R department has closed Repair and Maintenance 97,993 99,101 707,425 751,052 835,294 289 valid violations, with only 40 active cases open at this time. A large part of the department’s success is the community’s Landscape Maintenance 91,282 43,464 994,918 942,693 910,656 Supplies and Services 47,183 48,599 259,399 275,647 287,546 CC&R Violations Equipment 15,351 31,419 159,040 220,938 132,996 Taxes and Insurance 47,738 47,424 237,212 238,798 233,966 (by state) Interest & Financial Expense 34,396 34,793 120,627 105,799 120,433 Operating Expenses 29,910 40,645 158,445 191,323 106,918 Closed Escalated New Legal and Professional 6,444 15,460 88,800 102,870 119,004 On Hold ReOpened Employee Related Expenses 10,612 12,034 66,660 78,255 103,010 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE 1,779,478 1,819,173 9,731,090 10,082,723 9,748,021 OPERATING CASH INFLOW/(OUTFLOW) 298,649 477,940 (1,196,671) (1,449,863) (1,393,282) 3% 4% CAPITAL RELATED 4% Investment Income­Reserves 35,428 47,917 204,522 222,083 183,422 Unrealized Gain (Loss) Investments 256,476 0 662,995 0 (308,033) Club Funded Capital 4,885 0 4,885 100,000 11,071 Asset Preservation Fee 311,500 301,000 1,622,800 1,571,500 1,547,000 Gain / (Loss) on Asset Disposal (13,303) (77,134) (43,471) (162,249) (22,140) Depreciation Expense (308,620) (386,013) (1,488,361) (1,701,285) (1,536,779) TOTAL CAPITAL RELATED 286,367 (114,230) 963,370 30,049 (125,459) REVENUES OVER / (UNDER) EXPENSES 585,016 363,710 (233,301) (1,419,814) (1,518,740) Capital Project Expenditures 363,514 598,578 2,866,061 4,863,450 4,613,075 Financials are preliminary until accepted by the Governing Board. Complete financial statements are posted monthly on suncitywest.com

Fiscal Year 2019­20 Capital Projects $100K or Higher ­ as of 11/30/19 88% Project/Equipment Budget Total General/Administration HVAC Units(s) ** 653,728 92,123 Safety & Structural Integrity (e.g. sidewalks, security) 100,000 15,137 understanding as to how the CC&Rs relate to some commonly Recreation asked questions and a better understanding of how the CC&Rs, Space Util­Fitness/Weaving/Quilting Expansion 1,330,560 73,848 county and state laws play a part in keeping the community up Space Util­Computers & Stained Glass 322,245 214,371 to standards. Here are some frequently asked questions that Metal Shop Renovation / Addition 250,000 5,865 might help you with your own property issues: Space Util­Courtyard Improvements 242,550 0 Q: Why should I contact the CC&R Department if my builder pulls a county building permit? Space Util­Parking Lot­ Expansion 54 Spaces 224,532 0 A: Maricopa County issues all permits, but it is each home­ Upgrade Large Dog Park (ADA Accessability) 213,000 0 owner’s responsibility to call or stop into the CC&R office to Pool & Spa Liners ­ Replace (BRC) ** 150,000 149,647 confirm that changes/additions being made are within the Pool & Spa Liners ­ Replace (KRC) 115,000 112,348 guidelines set by the CC&Rs applicable at their address. What ARC Building­ Storage Mezzanine * 100,000 0 the county says yes to, the CC&Rs may prohibit! Spa Room Remodel (KRC) 100,000 3,000 Q: What can I do about cars parked on a roadway blocking Master Gas Meter Replacement 100,000 0 my mailbox? A: Maricopa County handles all roadway issues. Arizona law Golf states that HOAs “have no authority over and shall not regulate Golf Maintenance Equipment 943,805 944,146 any roadway” if it is a public street. (Visit https://www.mari­ Echo Mesa Maint Office Remodel ** 405,078 1,612 copa.gov/1683/Code­Compliance to report a violation with the Bunkers ­ Sand Replacement (EM) 250,000 238,247 county.) Pro Shop Parking Lot ­ Mill & Resurface (EM)** 150,000 149,431 Q: How do I get my neighbor to stop feeding the birds? Lakes­Shoreline Repairs #8 131,068 0 * Club Funded Continued on Page 7 ** Includes Carryover Budget and/or savings allocated by GM February 2020 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 7 Classic rock acts CC&Rs cover bring that bird feeding, pergolas American Vibe From Page 6

From Page 1 A: CC&Rs state: “No swine, birds, fowl, poultry, live­ stock or other animals, other than a reasonable number Box Office, 19803 N. R.H. John- of generally recognized house or yard pets, shall be maintained on any property within the subdivision, and son Blvd. then only if they are kept, bred or raised thereon solely SATURDAY, MARCH 28 as domestic pets and not for commercial purposes. No The Sam Morrison Band – pets shall be allowed to make an unreasonable amount Southern Rock of noise or to become a nuisance. No structure for the care, housing or confinement of any pets shall be main­ For more than a decade, The tained to be visible from neighboring property. Owners Sam Morrison Band has delivered will, when pets are not confined, comply with Maricopa music with an unapologetic love County leash laws.” for God, country and the American State law (ARS 13­2927) Addresses unlawful feeding way of life. Heavily influenced by of wildlife, whether intentional or unintentional. Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, Q: Can I build a casita/pergola? Allman Brothers and Charlie A: An owner may construct no more than one Daniels, SMB pulls Southern gazebo or pergola in the backyard of his/her lot so long Rock out of the ’70s into a time as said gazebo or pergola meets the following minimum criteria: shall be of a maximum height not to exceed 12 and culture where folks need the feet from the finished floor level of the house; shall pride and attitude the music they met on their military tours, With more than four decades of have no solid walls which exceed a height of 36 inches evokes. The SMB wrote and recorded the hit songs and millions of albums from the finished floor level of the house; shall not be In a time where pop music has song "Peace Keepers," which won sold worldwide, Bob Seger has constructed within 10 feet of either side lot line and all but forgotten the art of the gui- a Los Angeles Music Award. truly written the soundtrack for our within 25 feet of the rear lot line. tar solo, the SMB is more than SUNDAY, MARCH 29 generation. Quite simply, it’s the Q: Who is responsible for weeds (“desert flowers”)? A: Each owner shall, within 90 days after he takes happy to “show y’all how it’s Turn the Page – A Tribute music of working-class America. done.” Over the years, the Sam Songs like “Old Time Rock and possession of a new and un­landscaped residence, or Morrison Band has played along- to Bob Seger 90 days after recording of these covenants for existing Roll” and “Night Moves” remind unlandscaped residence, substantially complete all side many influential bands, in- Turn the Page is an incredible re- creation of the Live Bob Seger Ex- us of everything good about rock landscaping of the premises. Each owner shall, at all cluding Lynyrd Skynyrd, 38 ‘n’ roll and proves that Seger de- times, keep shrubs, trees, grass and plantings of every Special, Marshall Tucker, The Out- perience performed by The Sam Morrison Band. Every effort has serves his place in the Rock ‘n’ kind on his lot, including setback and easement areas, laws, and Molly Hatchet. Being no Roll Hall of Fame. neatly trimmed, properly cultivated and free of trash, stranger to the road, the SMB has been made to make sure that each weeds and other unsightly material. song is performed exactly as you Close your eyes and be trans- not only toured all over the U.S. ported back in time to Detroit’s Q: What are regulations for trees near walkways? but internationally as well - per- remember it and that it is delivered A: No tree, shrub, or planting of any kind shall be al­ with all the passion and excitement Cobo Hall as the Sam Morrison forming for the U.S. troops in Band delivers all your favorite lowed to overhang or otherwise encroach upon side­ Eastern Europe and Korea. you would expect in a Bob Seger walk, street or pedestrian way, from ground level to a show. Seger Classics right where they be- height of 12 feet. No fence, wall, hedge or shrub plant­ Inspired by the men and women long - live and in concert. ing that obstructs sightlines at elevations between 2 and 6 feet above the roadways, shall be placed or per­ mitted to remain on any corner lot within the triangular Comedian Talent Spotlight slates area formed by the street property lines and a line con­ necting them at points 25 feet from the intersection of the street lines, or in the case of a rounded property Cary Long bring February schedule corner, from the intersection of the street property lines Join the Rec Centers at 11 a.m. Feb. 12 – Patti and Glenn Drag- extended. No tree shall be permitted to remain within laughs, charisma Wednesdays in the Kuentz Court- ish such intersection unless foliage line is maintained at a yard and enjoy the February Talent Feb. 19 – Bob McMann sufficient height to prevent obstruction of such sight­ lines. From Page 1 Spotlight performers. Feb. 26 – Pop Wells & Friends The upcoming schedule will fea- For questions, contact Phil Dau- Q: When is a building considered “in need of main­ tenance”? ture the following: terive at 623-544-6193. A: No building, improvement or single­family resi­ is full of everyday situations that Feb. 5 – Alan Walper dence upon any lot shall be permitted to fall into disre­ everyone can relate to and he pair, and each building and single­family residence shall combines accents, cultures, and at all times be kept in good condition and adequately nationalities into a rib-tickling Troubadour West painted or otherwise finished. Each owner shall main­ performance that will have audi- tain in good repair the exterior surfaces, including but ences laughing at themselves. to play country’s biggest hits not limited to walls, roofs, porches, patios and appur­ tenant. Carports and garages must always be kept in a Cary’s comedy is observa- Ex’s Live in Texas,” “Fool Hearted tional - his routines are inspired From Page 1 neat and tidy manner when the interior of the same is Memory,” “Ocean Front Prop- visible from the street. by people he sees around him the unmistakable sounds that made erty,” “The Fireman,” “Amarillo Q: When can I put up my political signs/flags? each day. So, if you are in the By Morning,” “Marina Del Reay,” A: Association may prohibit the display of political vicinity be forewarned. His take George Strait the “King of Country Music.” From the moment the first “The Cowboy Rides Away” and signs earlier than 71 days before the day of an election on relationships between men the list goes on. and no later than three days after an election day. An and women will have couples sounds of the fiddle and steel gui- association may regulate the size and number of politi­ tar kick-off “Deep in The Heart of Members of The Troubadour pointing at each other saying, “I Experience are no strangers to the cal signs that may be placed on a member’s property. told you so!” In short, Carey’s Texas,” listeners are instantly pulled into a concert re-creation big stage. They have opened for style of entertainment provides Please let the CC&R Department know if you have any like no other. and have been members of na- a clean, funny and a must-see questions you would like answered in the next article. Memories will come rushing tional acts such as the Gatlin Email [email protected], or stop by our of‐ show for all generations. over you with hits like “All My Brothers, Tracy Lawrence, and the fices in the back of the R.H. Johnson Social Hall. Bellamy Brothers to name a few. Page 8 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 February 2020 Meet the new 2020 Governing Board members

year career as the Director of 20 years and a past president of gram, I have served on the Budget Management for Cox- a large club in Springfield. Properties Committee; was a Health, a large nonprofit, While in Arizona I attend local Properties Committee repre- multi-hospital and clinic sys- Rotary meetings and partici- sentative to the Space Utiliza- tem based in Springfield. pate in service endeavors. tion Committee; and currently Volunteering has always I graduated from TORCH in a member of the Special been a big part of my life and Spring 2018 and currently CC&R Committee. since moving to Sun City West serve on the Board Develop- I am a past president and I have volunteered at the R.H. ment Committee of the Recre- current webmaster for the Sun Johnson Library and currently ation Centers of Sun City West City West Boomers Club; a serve as the volunteer coordi- Board. founding member and first nator for VolunteerMatch in My desire is to keep Sun secretary of the Zymurgy Sun City West. I belong to the City West as a viable, healthy Sun City West Cyclists (a past community for current and fu- Club; and current treasurer of Anne Brown club president), the Yoga Club, ture residents. I am a fiscal the Music Club. I have served Boomers Club and Mac-Cro- conservative but try to take a since 2014 as the secretary- My husband, Burl, and I Roberta Davidson treasurer of the Civil War moved to Sun City West in Knit Club. long-range approach to issues I have been a member of Ro- in our community. Roundtable of the Sun Cities. January 2011 from Springfield, I am a firm believer in being My work life started as an Mo. I am retired from a 24- tary International for more than part of the solution and not the English teacher and eventu- problem. That is why I want to ally began a career as a tech- I hope to work on a more make community plans and serve on the Board. Sun City nical writer for several major means of effective means of budgets work in a practical West is going through a tran- technology companies. For 12 notification and enforcement manner. Currently, I serve on sition with the impact of years, I have worked as a Re- of our Homeowner Covenants, the board for Northwest Valley changing demographics and altor and property manager Restrictions and Conditions Connect as the Advocacy the challenge of maintaining with several local and national that were recently assumed by Chair where our volunteers in aging buildings, golf courses brokerages, I am a past chair the Recreation Centers of Sun the Northwest Valley have pro- and equipment while uphold- of the West Maricopa Associ- City West. In addition, as we vided more than 16,000 rides ing community standards and ation of Realtors, Government age in place the ability to re- for seniors, including those keeping costs down. Affairs Committee and served main mobile and active is al- with disabilities and veterans. I have always been active in ways at the fore front. In working with the Arizona on many Arizona Associations the communities in which I of Realtors committees. The I would like to begin a dialog Legislature for the past eight have lived. In California, I Sharon Hettick with the community regarding years, I have the insight into priority of both associations is served for eight years as the to protect private property their needs and wishes for fu- how to help our community. In president of the Carmel As a 14-year resident of Sun ture transportation. As a volun- my professional life I spent rights. City West and a member of Mountain Ranch Residential I know that it is important to teer, I continue to be a more than 20 years with AT&T Community Association, a various clubs and activities, I successful fundraiser and ag- in marketing, education and maintain a top-rated commu- am invested in protecting our master-planned community of nity to keep property values gressive advocate for provid- human resources. I have also 4,800 residential homes and desirable lifestyle and solid ing community resources that, been an educator and depart- up and have amenities that seven apartment complexes. I property values in the commu- in meaningful and productive ment chair for numerous will attract new residents for also served on the Carmel nity. ways, help our seniors and vet- schools and colleges, specifi- years to come. I believe my Mountain Ranch Community The specific reasons why I erans. Working with groups as cally focusing on business and business association and com- want to serve on the Board are diverse as Our Neighborhood community leadership and es- Planning Group, which is a munity experiences will con- to continue to work on ways to Network, Arizona Human tablishing the first charter citizen organization that ad- tribute to the Recreation improve communications Trafficking Council, Alliance school in Oregon. With my di- vises the city on community Centers of Sun City West about issues that now or in the of Non Profits, and the Gover- verse background and broad land-use goals and develop- Governing Board. future will impact all home- nor’s Council on Aging, I un- volunteerism, I would bring ment proposals. owners. The decisions being derstand the value of focused my management experience My husband, Bob, and I made today will affect the fi- strategic planning and respon- and expertise in how to de- moved to Arizona in 2005 and nancial value of our property sible budgets. velop plans, finance them, and to Sun City West in 2010. and have an impact on our My strength is as an imple- more importantly, make them Since participating in the community’s healthy viability. menter – someone who can happen. Spring 2017 TORCH pro- Quench the thirst for knowledge with Universal Class Presidents’ Day The R.H. Johnson Library offers or at the library during regular free and unlimited access to more business hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. closures set than 500 online classes to Sun Tuesday through Saturday). Stu- City West residents through Uni- dents can start a Universal Class for SCW versal Class. Free access to the any time of day or night, take the Universal Class courses is made class online from anywhere and The Recreation Centers of Sun City possible by the generosity of the complete the class at their own West’s Membership, Administrative Friends of the R.H. Johnson Li- pace. Offices and Golf Operations will be brary and the Recreation Centers of Sun City West. Universal Class topics include arts and crafts, computers, closed on Monday, Feb. 17, in recog- The classes are free to Sun City West residents with a valid finance, fitness, history, pet care, self-help, and much more. nition of the Presidents’ Day holiday. rec card. Students simply set up a library account by visiting Although the classes are web-based, they are developed by The Library will be closed as usual the R.H. Johnson Library, 13801 W. Meeker Blvd., or real instructors, who are available to answer students’ ques- on that Monday. rhjohnsonaz.universalclass.com/register.htm. Once they tions via email. Courses include lessons, exams, assignments All Sun City West golf courses and have an account, they simply click on the hyperlink that says and discussion board and instructors will provide actual Recreation Centers as well as the “Click for Universal Class” and they’re in! Then they can grades and feedback to track your learning progress. Stu- Sports Pavilion and Village Store will watch the online videos in the comfort of their own home dents may audit courses as well. be open regular business hours. February 2020 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 9 2019 Cruise Ship, Top Hat Stardust tickets still available Theatre CRUISE SHIP SHASHATY Feb. 3 Cold, winter nights might keep folks from Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 Continuing sales for “Pajama Game” heading out, but hot entertainment is reason “Brighter Day,” the title of ShaShaty’s first March 10-22 enough to leave the house. Join the Recreation album of original material in more than 10 Presented by Theatre West Centers of Sun City West for the final act of years says it all about this multi-talented sax- Tickets are going fast for this popular musical with book the 2020 Cruise Ship season - The Black Mar- ophonist and composer’s excitement and op- by George Abbott and Richard Bissell, music and lyrics by ket Trust, Friday, March 6. timism as he springboards into the next phase Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. It takes place in a pajama fac- of his dynamic career. He started as the front tory and will make you laugh, tap your toes and enjoy your All shows are at 7 p.m. with doors opening time away from the drama of everyday life. Songs like “Hey at 6:30 at Palm Ridge Recreation Center, man for an instrumental pop/rock band after There,” “Steam Heat” and “Hernando's Hideaway” are re- 13800 Deer Valley Drive in Sun City West. high school before taking up jazz studies in vived in this musical. Individual tickets are $15 and available at college. But it was his blazing start in the the R.H. Johnson Box Office or online at thriving Miami and South Beach club scene Feb. 6-9 suncitywest.com. Box Office hours are 8 a.m. that kicked off his career. Expanding his hori- Presented by the Dancing Arts Club to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. For infor- zons, ShaShaty has now become one of the Join us as we CELEBRATE 20 years of performing in Sun City West, with 90 minutes of dancing, singing and comedy. mation, call the Box Office at 623-544-6093. creators, producers and host of “Vineyard From country music to the blues, inspirational and spiritual, Jazz,” a music-centric travel and wine indus- there is something to please everyone. THE BLACK MARKET TRUST try show taped at various wineries in Califor- Friday, March 6, 2020 nia’s Napa Valley and Central Coast. Feb. 12 The Black Market Trust is an American tra- Music Club Monthly Meeting, 2 p.m. ditional pop/vocal jazz group from Los Ange- JUMP, JIVE & WAIL After a brief business meeting there will be a show featur- Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 ing the barbershop quartet, Midwest Connection. Members les who combine the sounds of the legendary and their accompanied guests are welcome to attend. Re- American crooners and vocal groups with the Jump, Jive & Wail has earned the reputation newals and new memberships for $5 will be accepted. fire and energy of Gypsy Jazz guitarist of being one of the finest jump-swing bands Django Reinhardt. Add some intricate vocal in the world. Formed in Las Vegas in 1998 by Feb. 18 harmonies, a dash of Rat Pack-style comedy vocalist/trombonist Ken Levine, JJW was Theatre West Monthly Meeting, 1:30 p.m. and it’s clear to audiences why The Black quickly playing some of the biggest show- Members and their guests are invited to attend a short busi- Market Trust have quickly earned a reputation rooms in Las Vegas. Former member of Louis ness meeting and then be entertainment by the Theatre West Ambassadors led by Valerie Griffin. You can even book this as one of the premier live acts performing in Prima, Jr.’s band, Ken had a dream of fronting group to entertain your club. They will perform a skit enti- music today. his own group combining the music of such tled, “Carry On.” New theatre members are always welcome. legends as Louis Prima and Louis Jordan, TOP HAT while adding in his own original work. Feb. 24 High-energy performances return with the Ticket sale begins for “An American Journey” 2020 Top Hat Series at Palm Ridge Rec Cen- ARETHA: THE QUEEN Presented by The Westernaires Chorus ter, 13800 Deer Valley Drive in Sun City OF SOUL Sylvia Collins will direct the Chorus in songs that will re- flect our American heritage, such as "My Land," "O Say Can West. Thursday, March 12, 2020 You See" and "Hush Little Baby." The Westernaires Chorus Each act will offer two performances at 3 “All Hail the Queen!” Aretha Franklin’s is comprised of 85 members in four-part harmony who sing and 7 p.m. Doors open at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. iconic career spanned six decades, influencing a variety of music for all to enjoy. for each show. generations of aspiring musicians and vocal- Top Hat individuals show tickets are $25 ists. The show stars the immensely talented Every Friday, 10 a.m. per person. Tickets are on sale at the R.H. Charity Lockhart, accompanied by spectacu- Photography West Weekly Meeting lar vocalists and musicians as they celebrate Join this active group of photographers and share your fa- Johnson Box Office, 19803 N. R.H. Johnson vorite photos or learn to be a better photographer. Meetings Blvd., and online at suncitywest.com. For in- the legendary life and music of Aretha this month will feature photos from New Zealand and Fuji, formation, call 623-544-6093. Franklin! Malta, Sicily, Ireland to right here on the road in Arizona as well as graffiti from around the world.

Tickets for all performances may be purchased at Local clubs slate special the Sun City West Recreation Center Box Office at 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or online at suncitywest.com, go to “Things To gypsy jazz concert Do” and click on Stardust Theatre Tickets. For ticket inquiries call 623-544-6093.

A handful of Sun City West Every Thursday, Friends of the Library present movies, clubs, along with Ed and Ellen 7 p.m., $2 donation requested. Zacko, are pleased to present a Stardust Theatre Box Office is open one hour special gypsy jazz concert at 2 before performances and 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, in Summit Rooms A and B at Palm Ridge Rec Center. The concert will feature the duo of Tim Kliphuis on violin and Jimmy Grant on guitar. Tickets are $20 per person for each show. Those interested Jimmy Grant may purchase tickets through Tim Kliphuis any of the sponsoring clubs: Auto Restoration, Broadcast, murgy. Seating is limited to Broadcast Club at scwb- Music, Spanish (Club Es- 400 seats per concert. [email protected] or Larry An- pañol), Woodworking and Zy- For information contact the derson at 623-556-0398. Page 10 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 February 2020 Tennis Club slates Swing into Spring tournament The Sun City West Tennis Club and the PGA TOUR Superstore are pleased to announce the 35th annual “Swing into Spring” Senior Tennis tournament at the Memo’s Bistro Tennis Com- plex at the R.H. Johnson Recreation Center in Sun City West, from March 25-29. It is an annual highlight in Sun City West and the greater Phoenix area that attracts local players as well as players from out of state. The tournament is designed to be a fun and so- are encouraged to come and watch and their ad- cial event for both players and spectators. It is mission is free. open to players age 50 and older (must turn 50 As in previous years, we are hosting a charity by Dec. 31, 2019) and includes men’s singles, raffle with 100 percent of the proceeds benefit- men’s and women’s doubles, and mixed doubles, ting the Community Fund of Sun City West. This in divisions by age group and or skill level. A non-profit organization provides a financial Round Robin format is used, which guarantees safety net for Sun City West residents who are at least two matches in each division. Tourna- having difficulties paying their bills. We are cur- ment fees are: singles - $20; and second event rently seeking craft and gift items and gift cer- entered is $10. tificates to support this effort. Players will compete in skill level “rated” di- There will be a Ball Shoot Out that gives all visions (age 50 and up) and/or in age divisions spectators and players an opportunity to win big (age 65 and up). New this year is 2.5 level and while helping the Tennis Club. Masters Tennis Format play. For information visit the tournament website Trophies, daily refreshments, and a T-shirt are at swingintospringaz.com or contact Diane by all a part of the great deal. The registration dead- email at: [email protected]. line is the first week of March 2020. Spectators We hope to see you “Swinging” on the courts. Automotive/ Restoration Club Community Fund revs up continues to help 2020 Show The Community Fund of Sun City West helped Sun City West residents with more than $136,118 worth of expenses in 2019. Don't miss the eighth annual The fund was established in 1982 and helps Sun City West resi- car show and swap meet from 8 dents of one year or more with critical a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, bills once they have been qualified for in the R.H. Johnson parking lot. assistance. This fund exists for the Cars, trucks, parts, fun food and benefit of residents who have gotten raffles. There will be more than into a bind and need help with utility 350 cars, and trucks entered and and phone bills, mortgage or rent pay- 50 trophy classes judged. ments, medical, RX, or dental co- The club is currently selling pays, trash payments, HOA payments raffle tickets for a 2019 Ford and some others. As always, CFSCW Ranger Lariat Series FX4. Tick- continues to help residents for that is the purpose of this organi- ets are $100 each with a maxi- zation: to help our residents that need assistance. mum of 1,000 tickets being sold. The CFSCW has one point of contact - our hotline. If you can- Visit our website for complete not pay critical bills and wish some assistance, please call 623- rules and more information: ar- 546-1122. Leave your name, number, and a brief message. A cofscw.com personal needs member will return your call. Should you be eli- Stop in to see the truck and gible for possible assistance, the member will schedule an inter- purchase a ticket at the club or view with you in pursuit of your qualification for help from the purchase a ticket at the event. fund. The fund’s board members are all volunteers. The personal The Ranger Truck will be raffled needs members interact with the clients to qualify them and at the car show. We are in Build- process their bills. ing B-2 (off Meeker Boulevard), 19803 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd. Election set for Community Fund The money raised will be used to support the efforts of the non- The Community Fund of Sun City West will be hold its election profit club. The club phone radery of a club with cars. We sonal cars or help other members of officers at 9 a.m. during the Feb. 21 Board meeting in the number is 623-518-3226. offer an 8,000 square foot shop, with club projects that are under Roadrunner Room at the Foundation Building at 14465 R.H. Automotive/Restoration is a that includes a new body and way. Come by for a tour. We are Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, AZ, 85375. The regular board club for all car enthusiast. We paint shop addition, for mem- open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday meeting will follow this meeting. welcome all who enjoy com- bers to either work on their per- through Friday. February 2020 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 11 Community News Painting Relay for Life returns in February The American Cancer Soci- Grand Sluggers, Wal-Mart, and your HOA: ety will have its eighth annual others to help this important Relay for Life from 3 to 8 p.m. cause. Peoria Nissan is a Pre- Sunday, Feb. 23, at Beardsley senting sponsor and Home In- What you Park, 12755 Beardsley Road, stead has a Gold sponsorship. on the corner of Stardust They both also have teams. need to Boulevard, in Sun City West. Sun Canyon Bank (a signature We need survivors! Cancer sponsor) and Independent survivors will be honored with Newsmedia are also sponsor- know a victory lap and dinner, pro- ing us this year. vided by Sardella’s Pizza & The Automotive/Restoration If painting your HOA is in Wings. Survivors can sign up Club will have a mini-car dis- your future, do not miss our and will receive a free Survivor play at the event. There will March 5 seminar. Dunn Ed- T-shirt. You do not need to be also be entertainment and team can be purchased at the relay.) Anyone interested in signing wards Paints of Surprise will on a team to join the Survivor fundraisers for cancer research. Cancer has touched many of up as a survivor, dedicating a provide essential information Victory Lap. Get information on how the us in some way. Some have luminaria, making a donation, your HOA needs to know We need teams! Groups put American Cancer Society can personally fought the disease, joining or starting a team of long before any paint is ap- together teams and walk help you and what resources and others have seen family your own can visit relayfor- plied. around the track. Only one per- are available. and friends taken by the dis- life.org/suncitiesaz or contact They will walk you through son needs to walk at a time. The opening ceremony will ease. There are more survivors Marilynn Shaw at 541-980- the process of preparing a de- There will be walking during begin at 4 p.m. with the closing now than ever before thanks to 4444 or email her at shaw.mar- tailed RTP (Request for Pro- the ceremonies. ceremony at 6:30 followed by research. The American Can- [email protected] for a form posal) in order to maximize Clubs, neighbors, friends, the lighting of luminaria bags. cer Society need funds to pro- or additional information. receiving apples-to-apples families, organizations, and Anyone can dedicate a lumi- mote this research, as well as Thank you to the Recreation bids from multiple paint con- businesses can join the naria to those who have won, to help those individuals bat- Centers of Sun City West and tractors. PRIDES, Automotive/Restora- lost, or are fighting cancer. We tling this dreaded disease. Let’s the Sun City West Foundation A de- tion Club, Leather Carvers, ask for a $10 donation to dedi- celebrate, remember and fight for sponsoring this event. tailed Sun City Team, Sun City cate a luminaria. (Luminaria back together. RTP makes the im- Sun City West Foundation portant jobs of Learn to prepare for aging free seminar - Dis- This free evaluat- The Sun City West Foundation will pres- secting the Basic Es- seminar is ing contractor bids and ent a very valuable seminar at 9 a.m. Feb. tate Plan, presented designed to awarding the winning bid 5 at the Sun City West Foundation, 14465 by Brian Russell. The give people much faster and easier. This R.H. Johnson Blvd. This free seminar is for upcoming seminar a fun hour is of paramount importance, those who have not yet put together a plan will be at 9 a.m. Feb. of explor- especially when bids upward for an aging parent, a spouse or themselves. 10 at the Sun City ing volun- of hundreds of thousands of When it comes to West Foundation, teerism and dollars are at stake and every caregiving for seniors 14465 R.H. Johnson the possibilities that exist in our commu- dollar must be justified. Dunn “Organizing Today - Blvd. Brian Russell nity. Whether you have an hour each month Edwards Paints will delineate A Plan for Tomor- Mr. Russell’s pres- or a day to spare each week, Anne will the different types of paint row” is a wonderful entation will explain share ways to learn more about yourself products and sheens they way to plan for the fu- the basics of estate and see what is available to enrich your life. offer as well as share how ture. You will learn planning and if you are currently unpre- Snowbirds, you are light reflectivity contributes how to start your plan pared, it may inspire you for the benefit of needed because dur- to paint longevity. New exte- and get organizational your family. They will provide an overview ing the winter months rior color trends will be pre- tools that will give on such important topics as: Wills, Living all the non-profit or- sented. Claudia people more time to Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Living ganizations find DEP will also demonstrate Rumwell relax and less worry Wills. themselves busier its “Color-Ark Pro” webpage about the future. Brian Russell has been a highly accom- than during the on dunnedwards.com, which Imagine being pre- plished Arizona Attorney for more than 20 slower times in the details the specific selected pared so the future does not dictate your years. He is a resourceful individual with summer. color schemes selected for life; nor will your children have to wonder the ability to anticipate and evaluate all is- While the seminar your HOA. They will also how you would like things done. sues adequately protecting his clients. Anne Brown is free, registration is share common paint prob- The instructor, Claudia Rumwell, is a There is no charge for this seminar, but required by calling lems and solutions. registered nurse, educator and author. She please reserve your seat by calling 623-584- 623-584-6851. A question and answer pe- attended Deaconess Hospital School of 6851. The Sun City West riod will follow the presenta- Nursing and Whitworth College in Foundation was established as a 501(c)3 tion. Our March Seminar will Spokane, Wash. Explore your volunteer non-profit community center to support be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 While the seminar is free, registration is opportunities charitable, educational and service activi- p.m. on Thursday, March 5, required by calling 623-584-6851. ties and organizations that serve our com- The Sun City West Foundation will pres- in the R.H. Johnson Lecture munity and relies on generous donations to Hall. ent a free seminar on volunteering, featur- support its services. The Foundation offers This OHOA Seminar is Estate Planning seminar set ing Volunteer Match Coordinator Anne Helping Hands, Banquet and Meeting open to OHOA members for return engagement Brown, at 9 a.m. Feb. 21 at the Sun City Rooms, community service support with only. Call 623-214-6006 with Due to the popularity of this seminar, the West Foundation, 14455 R.H. Johnson free use of the Foundation’s facilities as questions. Sun City West Foundation will host another Blvd. well as financial grants for transportation. Page 12 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 February 2020 Phone Numbers

MAIN TELEPHONE NUMBER: 544­6147 Softball: 544­6157, 544­6158 GRANDVIEW: 544­6013 623­544­6120 Men’s Club: 544­6150 BEARDSLEY REC CENTER: Weavers: 544­6515 Crooked Putter: 544­6090 (All numbers have 623 area Metal Club: 584­0150 544­6524 Women’s Social: 546­4236 PEBBLEBROOK:544­6010 code unless otherwise noted) Model Railroad: 544­6148 12755 Beardsley Road at Woodworking: 546­4722 STARDUST: 544­6012 Rip ‘N’ Sew: 546­4050 Stardust Boulevard TRAIL RIDGE: 544­6015 RH JOHNSON REC CENTER: Silvercraft: 584­8153 Pool/Fitness/Mini Golf: PALM RIDGE REC CENTER: Course Conditions: 544­6175 544­6120 544­6525 544­6580 Golf Operations: 544­6037 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd. VILLAGE STORE: 623­544­6135 Bridge Club: 544­6529 13800 W. Deer Valley Drive Fitness Center: 544­6107 (located at R.H. Johnson Clay Club: 544­6530 Swimming Pool/Fitness: ADMINISTRATION Swimming Pool: 544­6106 Rec Center) Copper Cookers: 544­6532 544­6581 General Manager: 544­6110 Tennis Reservations: 544­6151 Horseshoe: 215­5807 Computers West: 214­1546 Human Resources: 544­6104 Mini Golf, Table Tennis, Wii, RH JOHNSON LIBRARY: Photography: 544­6520 Stained Glass: 544­6586 Member Services: 544­6100 Arcade, Racquetball, Bocce: 544­6130 Porcelain Painters: 544­6521 Rec Center News: 544­6519 544­6108 Data Resource Center: GOLF OPERATIONS: Website: 544­6479 Auto Restoration: 518­3226 544­6644 KUENTZ REC CENTER: Tee Time Reservations: Recreation Manager: 544­6114 Broadcast: 602­538­1031 544­6561 scw.totalegolf.com Tours & Scheduling: 544­6129 Ceramics: 546­0975 SPORTS PAVILION (Bowling): 14401 R.H. Johnson Blvd. DEER VALLEY: 544­6016 Box Office: 544­6093 Lapidary: 584­8952 544­6140 Swimming Pool/Fitness: DESERT TRAILS: 544­6017 Lawn Bowls: 584­0617 or Memo’s Bistro: 544­6116 544­6561 ECHO MESA: 544­6014

For more information visit scwclubs.com Club Contacts to access each club’s website ARTS & CRAFTS • Scrapbooking, Paper­ Gamesters, Louis Bonar: 6646 • Sunshine Animal Club, Fleming: 623­322­9691 • Art ­ Sun West, Nancy crafts & More, Kathy 847­404­9835 • Investment Club, Steve Robert Stebbins: 623­ • Trail Ridge Women, Hewes: 623­910­7900 Greene: 623­556­5713 Ratsenberg: 360­481­3976; 544­2356 Judy Zilinski: 623­277­5003 • Artistic Hand Lettering, • Stained Glass Crafters, DANCE includes Coin & Stamp, • Women’s Social Club, Cards & Mixed Media (for­ Claudia Burr: 480­371­7409 • Country Western, Donald King Sr.: 623­249­ Jan Wilson: 714­235­2752 SPORTS merly Calligraphy West), • Toy­Ki Silvercraft, Tom Joanne Palaoro: 480­285­ 5460 • Bocce, Lynn “Bud” Win­ Dale Hornyan­Toffoy: 623­ Case: 406­633­1731 4442 • Model Railroad, Bob SPORTS ­ GOLF kler: 623­271­9759 546­8502 • Weavers West Guild, • Hillcrest Dance & So­ Rose: 623­826­3448 • Deer Valley Men, Mike • Bowlers Association, • Basketeers, Carol Mc­ Terri Reeves: 928­899­3907 cial, John Ashton: 303­618­ • Recreational Vehicle, Brooks: 623­556­5961 Dan Matthews: 602­332­ Gatha: 602­361­1548; • Woodworking, Peggy 5243 Nadene Forsyth: 602­689­ • Deer Valley Women, 7366 Laura O’Neill: 440­532­ Sainato: 928­717­0026 • Latin & Ballroom 4184 Jane Richardson: 253­205­ • Cyclists, Richard 3819 • Zymurgy, William Dance, Carol DeAmbra: • Rockhounds West, 9138 Greene: 541­912­2280 • Beaders, Lynn Krabbe: Houck: 602­694­5425 623­975­6248 Robert Provan: 207­505­ • Desert Trails Men, • Horseshoe Club, Bob 480­710­8301 • Line Dancers, Martha 1542 Wayne Hendrickson: 623­ Plueger: 563­357­3698 • Ceramics West, Janette CARDS & GAMES Williams: 623­556­9093 518­4203 • Johnson Lawn Bowls, Gricol: 623­584­1465 • Bridge­Kiva West Dupli­ • Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance, MUSIC & • Desert Trails Women, David Parker: 208­640­4436 • Clay Club, Robert cate, Margaret Beach: 586­ Pamela Spears: 480­259­ PERFORMANCE Rayma Karr: 573­659­0803; • Men’s Billiards, Jim Upton: 302­803­0509 322­1242 7281 • Dancing Sensations, Elaine Keller, 623­556­0689 McCauley: 541­991­7236 • Copper Enameling and • Bridge­One Partner, Eu­ • Westerners Square Paulette Halle: 623­546­ • Echo Mesa Men, • Mini­Golfers, Deirdre Glass Arts, Patti Burleson: gene Mitofsky: 623­505­ Dance, Paul J. Van Rooy: 2617. Includes: Ballet, Hula, Richard Franke: 602­910­ Morrison: 516­527­4437 818­605­5565 7206 608­669­0595 Jazz, Jazzy Poms, Musical 1656 • Mis­Cues Ladies Bil­ • Creative Silk Flowers, • Bridge­Tuesday Con­ Theatre, Tai Chi, Tap, • Echo Mesa Women, liards, Judy Malm: 623­556­ Beverly Owens: 623­546­ tract, William Lafave: 623­ HEALTH & FITNESS Zumba Sally Hamil: 623­584­6297 1528 6779 533­6440 • Arthritis Club, Sharron • Karaoke, Patricia Hund­ • Golf Council SCW, Karen • Pickleball, Gary Sae­ • Creative Stitchers, • Bunco, Jim Dacier: 623­ Nelson: 623­972­4735 ley: 623­584­1023 Hunter: 623­544­6986 lens: 563­357­1509 Jeanette Hill: 815­347­2665 777­0326 • Energetic Exercise, Glo­ • Music Club of Sun City • Grandview Men, Patrick • Racquetball/Handball/ • Decorative Art, Rhonda • Canasta West, Arlene ria Schroeder: 623­986­ West, Tony Miller: 623­556­ Kenevan: 612­396­7067 Whisperball, Jan Warren: Potts, 317­435­9456 Rozmus: 623­546­3803 9392 9720 • Grandview Women, 623­810­5511 • Encore Needle & Craft, • Card Players of Sun City • Fitness Club, Vicki • Stardust Theatre Coun­ Gail Brischke, 623­374­2052 • Shuffleboard, Ron Terri Carneiro: 914­393­ West, Judy Thompson: 218­ Crites: 303­660­9066 cil, Aletha Dellamo: 623­ • Lady Putters SCW, Anne Smith: 623­221­3519 7094 252­0252. Includes:­ Eu­ • Handi­Capables, Mary 363­6612 Becknell, 623­388­3096 • Softball, Dave Ryg: 815­ • Johnson Lapidary, Don chre, Karen Anderson: Wolfgeher: 253­223­4354 • Theatre West,Judy • Men’s Niners, Gary 978­0712 Wright: 509­675­7755 920­960­6661; Five Hun­ • Water Fitness, Anne Ross: 623­584­8698 Murray: 651­303­6870 • Sportsman’s, Delilah • Leather Carvers, John dred, May Everson, 623­ Becknell: 623­388­3096 • Westernaires Chorus, • Men’s Putting,Mike George: 360­631­6184; in­ Richter: 623­203­7282 518­3660; Pan, Janie Fallon: • Yoga, Jack Leary: 602­ Sue Powell: 610­209­5136 Scheuermann: 937­215­ cludes Master Swimmers, • Mac­Cro­Knit, Sharon 719­322­7495; 399­7947 6579 Diane Heisner: 248­703­ Moore: 816­529­7339 Sheepshead, Jim Krause: SOCIAL • Pebblebrook Men, Jim 8242 • Metal Club, Rod Flack: 602­877­1896 HOBBIES & TRAVEL • Boomers, Lisa Vines: Anderson: 425­750­9258 • Tennis Club, Lee Hoag: 623­584­0150 • Club 52 Card Club, Rudy • Agriculture, Sun Ander­ 702­278­0955 • Pebblebrook Women, 303­241­0344; includes: • Palo Verde Patchers, Velasquez: 847­778­6196 son: 602­448­8143 • Canine Companions, Donna Richmond: 623­414­ Platform Tennis, Butch Kathy Tiede: 218­790­4688 • Cribbage, Ron Wilson: • Automotive Restora­ Marty Broaddus: 720­326­ 2754 Lynd: 618­581­0729; Table • Photography West, 623­214­4887; Arlin Bates: tion, Tom Jones: 503­887­ 3234 • Pebblebrook Ladies Tennis, Lanny Leathers: Michael Biondo: 314­443­ 605­939­5757 3430 • Club Español, Lee Niners, Mary Monfre 321­ 623­584­6231; Volleyball, 3910 • Mah Jongg, Barb • Broadcast, Mark John­ Howard: 541­815­8025 537­1577 Mike Kosanda: 701­739­ • Porcelain Painters, McCart: 623­556­1248 son: 623­476­2697 • Friends of the Library, • Stardust Men, Burton 3795 Shannon Jefferson: 623­ • Men’s Club, Jerry • Computers West, Larry Woods: 623­556­8949 Murray: 850­405­7864 237­1813 Bolles: 815­541­2400 Patrick Kenevan: 612­396­ • LGBT Club, Gus Pen­ Stardust Ladies, Avis Ben­ Chartered Clubs leader‐ • Rip ’n’ Sew, Ronnie • Pinochle, Kathy Holm: 7067 nock: 213­393­0960 nett: 623­444­8483; Kather­ ship is subject to change. Williams: 413­824­5114; 623­544­6816 • Desert Garden Club, • Singles Club, Toni ine Heisler: 587­377­2886 The list will be updated as Gina Ogle 402­968­8812 • Saturday Night Kathy Church: 608­206­ Tucker: 720­273­3587 • Trail Ridge Men, Joe necessary. Call 544‐6031. February 2020 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 13 All States Clubs

Submit All States Club news by the first day of each month (for the next month’s Rec Center News) to: michael.melissa@suncity- west.com. All submissions for March are due by Feb. 1. If you do not have a com- puter, please drop off your submission in the Member- Left photo, members of the Idaho State Club enjoy re- ship Office. If you have newing friendships at the annual holiday party at the I questions regarding club sub- & J Fountain in Surprise. Members of the Idaho State missions, call Michael Club come from all over the West Valley. Pictured from Melissa at 623-544-6519. left to right: Darlene Carlock, Maribeth Busmann, Iz- abela Kozlowski from the I & J, Don Carlock, Scott Busmann, Sherri and Larry Ritter. The Carlock’s and Bussman’s are all from Kuna, Idaho, and spend the OREGON winter at Sunflower RV Resort. The Ritter’s are from The Oregon Club annual Crab Feed Hayden, Idaho, and live in Sun City Grand. Right will be Feb. 23 at Palm Ridge Recre- photo, Idaho Club members from left to right: Ralph ation Center. Reservation forms will be and Carol Mead hail from Idaho Falls, winter in Sun emailed to all Club members in mid- City West. Beth and Tom Waddoups, who winter in Sun January. The Crab Feed is open to the City West, are from Boise. public and those interested who are not club members can send an email to ore- [email protected] or call Penny vs. Kansas City Royals. Visit our web Room, 14465 R.H. Johnson (corner of Club January Fest on Jan. 17 made it a IDAHO at 623 933-7021 to receive the reserva- site, illinoisclubofscw.com for baseball Stardust Boulevard.) beginning with a successful and a very fun evening. Wine Approximately 40 members of the tion forms when available. ticket information. social hour at 4:30 p.m., (BYOB) and an and a light dinner was included with a Idaho State enjoyed a sit-down holiday Other club events will be posted as Membership dues for 2020 is only $7 Italian dinner served 5 p.m. Games will paid up membership. A 50/50 raffle and dinner at the I & J Fountain in Surprise they are scheduled on the website, ore- per person, January through December. begin promptly following dinner. For the silent auction rounded out the on Thursday, Dec. 12. Members of the gonclubaz.weebly.com. club have ties to Idaho and live all over New membership is $10 per person, questions or more information or dues evening. If you were unable to make it the West Valley. They enjoy getting to- which includes a name badge. Visit our ($5) call June at 623-544-7754. Spring this year, mark January Fest 2021 on WASHINGTON STATE gether at monthly breakfasts on the first web site for the New/Renewal Member- training and baseball begins early this your calendar for next year. The Washington State club will have Saturday of the month at 8:30 a.m. at the ship form. month and the Minnesota Club is going Be sure to have your $15 North a private room at Turf Paradise for a day Golden Corral on Grand Avenue and As a result of our board election in to the Surprise Stadium on Thursday, Dakota Club membership up to date as of horse racing Feb. 17. Admission, Litchfield Road in Surprise, as well as November 2019, and resignations, Illi- March 19. The Texas Rangers vs. San we get ready for our next event – Bar- lunch, a how-to-wager guide, etc. is in- other activities during the season from nois State Club 2020 executive board Diego Padres begin play at 1 p.m. A leens' AZ Opry Feb. 1. cluded, and one race is in our club October through April. The next break- members are: Dena Martin, president; block of excellent seats on the first base They have planned a new show this name! Cost is $26 for members or $29 fast is Feb. 1, and the cost is $8.49 per Betty Cress, vice president; Kenlyn side are available and are discounted at year of No. 1 hits. It will be a fun after- for non-members. Send sign-up infor- person plus tax and gratuity. No reser- Boyd, secretary; and Angelo Petrarca, $28 each. Call Gil at 623-544-7387 for noon as usual. The bus is an option for mation and checks to Tanna DeVisscher, vations are required for the all-you-can- treasurer. For more information about tickets and more information. Our transportation so be on the lookout for 13302 W. Ballad Drive, SCW, 85375. eat buffet. our club call 623-261-6568. March Madness dinner is being planned signing up for both the Opry and the bus Our annual Fresh Crab Feed is March Annual membership is $5 per person for March 12. See details next month in ride. 6. Everyone is welcome! Cost is $32 for and is open to anyone who has ever KANSAS the Rec Center News. We look forward to seeing many of members and $37 for guests, most tables Anyone from Kansas or anyone hav- lived in, flown over the state or eaten a you at our North Dakota Club events. seat 10. Send sign-up, seated-with infor- ing a connection to Kansas is invited to potato. Idaho State Club is a friendly ac- NEBRASKA For information regarding any of club mation and checks to Washington State join us Feb. 20 in the Beardsley Rec The Nebraska Club will host its tive group of people from around the events, contact any of the following: Club, 13940 W. Meeker Blvd., Suite Center Chicory Room for a pot luck. spring brunch at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. West Valley area. Contact Joyce at 623- Judy at 623-296-8129, Karen at 701- 115, #232, SCW, AZ, 85375. RSVP and prepayment requested. For 22, at Briarwood Country Club, 20800 523-4407 for more information on 460-0495 or Carol at 701-527-5827. The club will have a potluck picnic more information, please call Cheryl N. 135th Ave. Speaker will be Dan membership. and play mini golf at R.H. Johnson on Riley at 785-741-3676 or Rhonda Braun O'Brien, U.S. Olympic Decathlon cham- Upcoming events: Monday, Feb. 17, April 4. at 785-221-2448. pion. Cost is $25 per member or $28 for (Idaho Day at the Races) at Turf Para- The Good-bye Picnic will be at 4 p.m. guests. Reservations by Tuesday, Feb. dise. The cost is $26, which includes, April 19 at Beardsley Park Ramada 7. 18, to Nebraska Club of the Sun Cities buffet, entrance fee, program, inside sit- MINNESOTA For questions visit www.washstclub- The Minnesota Club of the Sun Cities 15309 W. Morningtree Dr. Surprise. ting and Darrell's famous picks. The scw.com or text Janet 206-999-8379. deadline for payment is Monday, Feb. is fast approaching the midway point of Cash bar. For questions, call 858-583- 10. For additional details call Freeman the 2019-2020 fall and winter season, 1889. WISCONSIN with its fun Casino Night on Thursday, at 623-249-7236. Take me out to the ball game and buy Feb. 13. It will be held at the Sun City Sunday, Feb. 23 - Oregon Crab Feed, NORTH DAKOTA me some peanuts and Crackerjack for West Foundation Building Del Webb A great turn out for our North Dakota details forthcoming. Members who wish the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Kansas City to attend as a group contact Joyce at Royals Tuesday, March 10. There will 206-898-7187. be the traditional tailgating party before Tuesday, March 10 - Sunflower Play- the game. Tickets are limited and going house, Musical "Guys and Dolls." Addi- fast. Contact Larry and Lana for more tional details will be forthcoming. information – 602-330-8055. Contact Don at 208-859-6069. Wisconsin Club will be going to the Our annual farewell picnic is Satur- Arizona Broadway Theatre Thursday, day, April 4, at Beardsley Park, Ramada March 26. There are just a few seats left 7. Contact Sherry at 623-214-8985. for this event. Contact Lee at 623-544- 9757. ILLINOIS Heads up for the April Golf scramble. The Illinois Club will continue More information will be coming out on monthly breakfasts all year at various that event. Check our website at local restaurants. Call Breakfast Coordi- Wiclubscw.wordpress.com. nator, Betty, at 217-415-4456 for more The Wisconsin Club’s monthly break- information. fast is at 9 a.m. the second Tuesday of In February we have planned a trip every month at Tivoli Gardens in Sur- with the Wisconsin Club to Don Laugh- prise. Call Pat at 623-546-0853 or visit lin's Resort in Laughlin, Nev. our website for reservations. There will March brings us closer to baseball The Illinois Club celebrated the holiday season with a December holiday party at Palm Ridge Rec Center. be a free breakfast drawing for a current Spring Training when we visit Surprise Pictured are members Angelo Petrarca, Bill Moynagh and Bruce Cress. Ms. Claus also stopped for a visit, member wearing their Wisconsin name Stadium for a game with Chicago Cubs (also known as Dena Martin). They helped us celebrate along with about 55 other club members and invited badge. guests. Page 14 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 February 2020 R.H. Johnson Library

education units (CEUs). More Library than 500 courses are available, hours are 9 and all are designed and led by a.m. to 4 p.m. Stardust Movies professional instructors to build Tuesday FEB. 6 deeper understanding and mas- through “Where'd You Go, Bernadette” tery of subject matter. Universal Saturday. Based on the runaway bestseller, Class includes videos, assign- Only resi­ “Where'd You Go,” Bernadette is an in- ments, quizzes, tests, and op- dents with spiring comedy about Bernadette Fox their own Tracy Skousen tions for social media Library Director (Cate Blanchett), a loving mom who interaction with other learners. valid Rec Card may checkout becomes compelled to reconnect with Patrons may register for up to her creative passions after years of sac- five classes at a time and learn library materials. The Library has two exterior rificing herself for her family. at their own pace. Bernadette's leap of faith takes her on From technical courses on return boxes at the horseshoe drive ­ one for books and one an epic adventure that jump-starts her computer software to digital for media. To prevent damage, life and leads to her triumphant rediscovery. (C) (2019) (1hr photography to yoga, a huge please take the time to rubber 49m) (PG-13 For Some Language). range of topics is available. band your materials before de­ Universal Class offers courses positing. CHAT WITH LOCAL AUTHORS in Exercise and Fitness, Entre- FEB. 13 Drop-in at the library between Visit the Library’s website at preneurship, Arts and Music, scwlibrary.com “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” 10 a.m. and noon on Tuesday, Home and Garden Care, Cook- In this musical comedy, Lorelei (Marilyn Feb. 4, to meet local author ing, Computers and Technol- to noon Tuesdays, Main Room Monroe) and Dorothy (Jane Russell) are Dale Tunnell who wrote “Res- ogy, Health and Medicine, Chess for Beginning Players showgirls who set sail on a luxury liner urrecting the Dead,” a book Personal Finance, Law and – 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Main bound for France. Hijinks on the high seas about Billy the Kid. William H. Legal, Writing Skills, Pet and Room ensue as Lorelei and Dorothy discover Bonney was the most famous Animal Care, plus hundreds Scrabble - 10 a.m. Thursdays, they’re being tailed by a private detective outlaw of the Old West and more. Main Room hired by the father of Lorelei’s landlocked even today, regardless of loca- Please see a library staff Chess for Experienced Play- boyfriend to make sure that she isn’t just tion, people recognize the name member at R.H. Johnson Li- ers - 9 a.m. Fridays, Main another gold-digger. (C) (1953) (1hr 31m) Billy the Kid. In this book, Dr. brary for more information on Room (NR). Tunnell resurrects not a folk how to access this service or ac- Poetry Group - first and third hero, but the authentic William cess the classes by logging into Wednesdays, Board Room FEB. 20 H. Bonney and unmasks an im- the Library Catalog link on the Writers Group - 1 p.m. sec- postor who claimed to be him. “Edie” Library website at ond Thursday of the month, Following the death of her husband, Dr. Tunnell is a retired law Board Room scwlibrary.com. Edie breaks free from years of his control enforcement officer with over and rebels against her daughter's wish for 40 years of service with federal, REWARDS BENEFIT LIBRARY LIBRARY TIPS: her to move into assisted living by em- state, and local agencies. He Did you know that your pur- USING OVERDRIVE barking on an adventure that she and her earned his Master of Arts De- chases on Amazon could bene- When accessing eBooks father had always longed for: a trip to the gree in management from Web- fit a charity of your choice? though Overdrive you can make ster University and his Doctor AmazonSmile is a website op- recommendation for books to Scottish Highlands to climb the world fa- of Philosophy Degree in Psy- erated by Amazon with the be added to the library and mous Mt. Suilven. Along the way, she chology from Capella Univer- same products, prices, and place holds for eBook and au- hires young camping shop owner Jonny sity. shopping features as diobooks. You can enlarge the to be her guide. Despite the generational Amazon.com. The difference is size of your text on eBook to differences, Jonny encourages Edie to fulfill her dream. (C) BOOK SALE that when you shop on Ama- make reading easier. Through (2019) (1hr 42m) (NR Contains Brief Strong Language). All are welcome to the zonSmile, the AmazonSmile Overdrive you have access to Friends of the R.H. Johnson Li- Foundation will donate .5 per- all the eBooks R.H. Johnson Li- FEB. 27 brary book sale from 9 a.m. to cent of the purchase price of el- brary has as well as Maricopa “Bell, Book and Candle” 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, in the igible products to the charitable County public libraries. You can Meet Gillan Holroyd (Kim Novak), Social Hall, 19803 N. R.H. organization of your choice. also use the Libby app to access Greenwich Village's most seductive sorcer- Johnson Blvd., next to Fry’s Friends of the R.H. Johnson Li- Overdrive books. ess. Powerful, glamorous, and a wee bit Food. 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LIBRARY RESOURCE STARDUST THEATRE HIGHLIGHT: Kuentz Rec Center (R.H. Johnson Blvd. at Stardust Blvd.) UNIVERSAL CLASSES Friends of the Library movies are open to Sun City West Through the library’s website, residents and their invited guests. $2/person donation ­ (Doors open at 6 p.m.) Sun City West residents have Program starts at 7 p.m. or when all seats filled. access to lifelong learning Please, no saving seats courses in over 30 subject areas, The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be 9 am. to 2 p.m. Saturday, (Hearing assisted devices are now available for your use) many of which offer continuing Feb. 15. Please no food or drink in the theater scwaz.com/category/movies February 2020 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 15 Village Store Holiday items, jewelry lure many visitors to Village Store We had a fabulous Christmas highest sellers. season! The store was decked Jewelry is always a big seller with beautiful items brought in for Christmas. The top jewelry after the Craft Fair. We receive items were pendants and ear- a lot of Christmas items in the rings. Total pendant sales were store. 112 with Toy-Ki Silver selling I researched nearly half, Lapidary and Cop- the top sellers per Enamel sold the rest. for the month Earring sales were nearly of December. 100 with Toy-Ki Silver selling The following 60 pair, Lapidary, Copper, is a list the top Beaders and Leather rounding 10 categories out the other sellers. Katie Van Leuven in order of Non-birthday greeting cards Village Store highest num- (anniversary, sympathy, thank Supervisor ber of items you, etc.) were the next cate- sold and the gory with 66 sales by Scrap- selling clubs. booking, Artistic Hand There were 225 holiday Lettering, Photography and items sold made by 15 clubs. Encore providing those items. The top-selling clubs in this Microwave bowl warmers category were Artistic Hand sold 64 from three clubs: Palo Earrings and microwave bowl warmers were big sellers at the Village Store this holiday season. The Village Lettering and Scrapbooking Verde Patchers, Rip ‘n’ Sew Store at R.H. Johnson Rec Center is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. with more than 100. Rip ‘n’ and Encore. These are good for Sew, Beaders and Encore Nee- holding that cold ice cream We have Christmas orna- Rip ‘n’ Sew provided the plenished. It also highlights the dle and Craft were the next bowl as well. ments all year but during the largest number at 32. Palo number of clubs that make the holiday season they are a pop- Verde Patchers, Encore and same items. The creativity of ular gift. A total of 47 were Leather made up the rest. the artists can be seen through- sold with Copper selling the Our final category, birthday out the store. most, Palo Verde Patchers, Ce- cards, included the following Please stop by and take a ramics, Basketeers, Wood and types: general, women, men, peek. Our hours are from 9 Rip ‘n’ Sew selling the bal- child and belated had 38 sold. a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through ance. Our top-selling club was Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 Warm and snuggly hats, Scrapbooking and in a close p.m. Saturday. scarves and headbands make second was Artistic Hand Let- Happy Crafting! up the next category with Mac tering. SPRING ARTS & CRAFTS Cro Knit, Encore, Weavers and The purpose of all this infor- FAIR Rip ‘n’ Sew selling 45 items. mation is to highlight the large The Spring Arts and Crafts Children’s toys, dolls and variety of items that are sold at Fair is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. stuffed animals made by Mac the Village Store. This gives Saturday, March 21, at the Cro Knit, Rip ‘n’ Sew, Wood, awareness of the breakdown R.H. Johnson campus. Encore and Palo Verde Patch- each club into a detailed cate- The meeting for the fair will ers provided the next 44 sales. gory, so we know exactly what be at 11 a.m. Feb. 13 in the Purses, totes, wallets and sells. The clubs know the pop- Lecture Hall. bags were in the ninth spot. ular items that need to be re- Don’t miss the Sun West Art Show The 40th annual Sun West Art Show from bons (first, second, third and two honorable 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 15-16 at the Palm mentions) displaying the winners in each of the Ridge Center. Come and see more than 100 five categories: beginner, intermediate, ad- works of original art exhibited in this two-day vanced, mixed media and professional. There show, which offers something for everyone’s will also be an award for the best in show. In ad- artistic taste - traditional, non-traditional and ex- dition, visitors will have the opportunity to vote perimental. Oils, acrylics, watercolor, alcohol for their favorite art work in the “coveted” Peo- ink, mixed media, pastels, and more are repre- ple’s Choice Award category. The Art Show also sented in the show. has a silent auction held over the two days The original art on display is the work of where people can submit their own bid on over members of the Sun West Art Club, and many 25 different pieces of original art work. of them are for sale. Although professional Any art club member can submit up to two artists are well represented, this Art Show also pieces of art for this show and the deadline for exhibits the work of many Sun City West resi- art submission forms is Wednesday, Feb. 5. The dents who have returned to art in retirement or Sun West Art Club is a wonderful resource for who have begun a new and rewarding hobby. It Sun City West residents, so come see what great is fascinating to see the talent displayed in each talent there is in our community! Who knows? category. You may find the show an incentive to try art Members of the Sun West Art Club inviting you to the annual Art Show. This judged show will have five levels of rib- yourself. Save the dates! Page 16 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 February 2020 Golf Golf Operations sets guidelines for 9-Hole, single player bookings Preferred Times for Book- ing 9-Hole Play: A 9-hole player cannot book online or through the lottery. A RCSCW member may book six days in advance either in person or by calling any of the RCSCW golf courses. A public player may book four days in advance the same way. Regulation Courses: first hour and 15 minutes opposite 18-hole play; twilight time or later. Executive Courses: first hour opposite 18-hole play; twi- light time or later. Exceptions: Regulation Courses – 9-hole play may be booked outside of preferred times (during prime- time) after 3 p.m. the day before Deer Valley Golf Course hole No. 9. the requested day or anytime on the day of play. Bookings must manager. course) – 623-544-6016 be made by staff at the course Single Player Booking: Desert Trails (executive being booked. A single cannot book on-line. course) – 623-544-6017 Big game golf tournament Executive Courses – 9-hole A RCSCW member may book Echo Mesa (executive play may be booked outside of six days in advance either in course) 623-544-6014 preferred times (during prime- person or by calling any of the Grandview (regulation kicks off February time) beginning three days prior RCSCW golf courses. A public course) – 623-544-6013 Get ready for Sunday’s big Entries must be received at to the requested day. Bookings player may book four days in Pebblebrook (regulation football game with a day on the the Golf Operations office by 3 must be made by staff at the advance the same way. course) – 623-544-6010 golf course by competing in the p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. Limited to course being booked. Please note, all RCSCW pro Stardust (executive course) – Miami Bowl Scramble on Sat- the first 120 paid entrants. Any other booking excep- shops have access to all 623-544-6012 urday, Feb. 1, at Trail Ridge The Miami Bowl Scramble is tions of 9-hole tee times will be RCSCW tee sheets. Trail Ridge (regulation Golf Course, 21021 N. 151st an 18-hole two-person team handled on a course-by-course Deer Valley (regulation course) – 623-544-6015 Ave. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. scramble event with flights for basis, as approved by the course Cost is the applicable green both men and women. Team fee plus $45 for RCSCW mem- handicap is based on lowest bers; $105 for non-members handicap on team. It would be Sunday Couples returns for 2020 (all fees included). Golfers must best for the players to have sim- pay the entry fee at time of sign ilar handicaps. Gross and net Sun City West Sunday Cou- [email protected] April 5 at Echo Mesa up to be considered registered prizes will be awarded. Prizes ples is a great group of resi- or at 623-544-6037. April 19 at Trail Ridge for this event. Make checks will be awarded in the form of dents that gather twice a Mark your calendars for the May 3 at Stardust payable to RCSCW, checks or RCSCW gift cards with an op- month on Sunday mornings. upcoming events: May 17 at Pebblebrook cash only. Golfers must be a tional $10 cash gross/net skins Don’t miss out on some fun Feb. 9 at Pebble- Sun City West resident or a game. games and camaraderie. Fees brook non-resident 55 years old or The tournament will also fea- include team prizes and spe- Feb. 23 at Grand- older and have a current GHIN ture a Hole in One Contest with cial events. view number. a $5,000 cash prize for the first For more information, call March 8 at Desert Entry fee includes dinner, Hole-in-One on hole No. 12. Lynn Watt, Golf Operations Trails prizes, drink ticket, range balls To sign up or for information, Coordinator at 623-544-6037. March 22 at Deer before play and tee gift. Tail- contact Mike Williams at Sign up at with Lynn Watt at Valley gate-themed dinner will be michael.williams@suncity- available after play. west.com or 623-544-6555. Friendly reminder RCSCW courses are for golf only The weather is nice, and the out before sunrise, golfers play- not checked in at the pro shop The courses are busy places workers on the courses. golf courses are inviting for a ing at dusk and other approved and paid the daily green fees. all day. Golf course mainte- The courses have many de- bike ride, walk/run, golf cart construction/utility crews (non- Please always remember to have nance has begun and when a grees of elevation changes that ride, fishing, swimming, etc. golfers). The RCSCW golf your receipt from the pro shop course is closed, it is especially increase the risk of falling and Golf Operation’s goal is to keep courses are for golf only! while playing in case you are important to obey the No Tres- tripping without proper lighting everyone safe! Everyone in- Trespassing is defined as any- stopped or questioned. “No passing policy. Heavy equip- cludes, but not limited to, the one on golf course property at Trespassing” signs are located ment is used during these golf maintenance crews who are any time, day or night, that has throughout all the courses. closures and there are many Continued on Page 17 February 2020 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 17 Golf SCW tees Deer Valley GC welcomes Keep receipt up love with next Coors Light Tournament while golfing Valentine’s The Coors Light Challenge Entries must be received at equals three flights. Flights From Page 16 returns to Deer Valley Golf the Golf Operations office by will be based on team mem- Course, 13975 W. Deer Val- 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. Lim- bers’ combined handicap. In Day tourney ley Drive, on Saturday and ited to the first 36 paid team the event of a tie, head to head and equipment. Then there is the Sunday, Feb. 22-23. Tee times entrants. Golfers must be a record will be used first and wildlife factor of coyotes, bobcats, Grab your sweetheart and begin at 8 a.m. each day. Sun City West resident or a then by sudden death playoff. etc. come out to Stardust Golf All golfers/individuals must have The format will be non-resident 55 years old or Prizes will be awarded in Course, 12702 W. Stardust permission to enter private property women’s match play round older and have a current the form of RCSCW gift Blvd., for Golf Operations to retrieve golf balls. Golfers are re- robin. Cost is $45 per player GHIN number. Valentine’s Scramble on Satur- cards. There also will be an sponsible for damage to private day, Feb. 8. Shotgun start at 1 plus green fees for each The tournament will feature optional $10 CASH Aggre- property. p.m. RCSCW member and $145 a total of five 9-hole matches gate Skins Game per team, The Recreation Centers of Sun Cost is $45 per player plus for non-members (green fees for each two-woman team. A paid at registration the first City West have several walking green fees for each RCSCW included). Golfers must pay best ball net with a 10-stroke day of play. The Hole in One trails and dog parks for your con- member and $105 for non- the entry fee at time of sign maximum handicap spread Contest will offer a $5,000 venience. Please visit info.suncity- members (green fees in- up to be considered registered for partners. Three -hole cash prize for the first ace on west.com for more information. cluded). Golfers must pay the for this event. Make checks matches on Saturday and two Sunday. You may find cycling routes and entry fee at time of sign up to payable to RCSCW - checks 9-holes matches on Sunday. For information, contact Urban Trail guides under “Things to be considered registered for or cash only. Entry fee in- Each hole is worth one point. Mike Williams at Do” then “Health and Fitness.” this event. Make checks cludes lunch (Saturday), Total points to be added up at michael.williams@suncity- To report trespassing, concerns or payable to RCSCW - checks or prizes, drink tickets, range end of Sunday’s play to deter- west.com or 623-544-6555. for more information, please contact cash only. Golfers must be a balls and tee gift. mine flight winners. Full field us at [email protected]. Sun City West resident or a non-resident 55 years old or older. Teams must consist of one guy and one gal per two- Golfers come out Golf FAQ some. Q: Under the new World Handicap Entries must be received at for Coors Light Challenge II System, what is the maximum number a the Golf Operations office by 3 player can take on a hole? p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. Limited to The team of Troy Hyder and Anderson and Al Schenkelberg A: For players with an established hand- the first 40 paid entrants cou- Brian Decker took first place in Hogan (fourth flight) – icap index, a net double bogey is the max- ples. the Championship Flight in the Stephen Bolman and Richard imum for all golfers. Par of the hole + 2 The format is an 18-hole strokes + any handicap stroke(s) that the modified scramble. Sign up the Coors Light Challenge II Dec. Jacob 7-8 at Deer Valley Golf Snead (fifth flight) – Dale player receives on that hole. other couple you wish to be Examples and it all depends on one’s paired with or we will pair up Course. Lambert and Steve Stratton The match play round robin Jones (sixth flight) – Dave handicap. If your course handicap is an 18 twosomes. Handicap and non- where you receive a handicap stroke on each hole, on a Par 3 handicap flights available. tournament featured eight Schmitz and Terry Gillette flights of six two-person teams Sarazan (seventh flight) – Al your max score will be a 6 (par 3 + 2 (double bogey) + 1 (hdcp Gross and net prizes will be stroke); Par 4 your max will be a 7 (par 4 + 2 + 1 (hdcp awarded, including a Hole in in each flight. Grochol and George Duffey stroke); a Par 5 you max will be an 8 (5 +2 + 1 (hdcp stroke). One contest with first ace win- Other flight winners were: Closest to the pin winners If you have a higher handicap where you receive two strokes ning $5,000. Palmer (first flight) – Gary were: Steve Benjamin, hole To sign up or for informa- Bosak and Don Hanzel No. 2; Randy Mathiesen, hole on a Par 5, your net double bogey will be a 9 (5 + 2 + 2 (hdcp tion, contact Mike Williams at Nicklaus (second flight) – No. 5; Gary Schroer, hole No. strokes). If you are a lower handicap and you do not receive michael.williams@suncity- Jay Nimens and Jim Emler 14; Mike Hussey, hole No. 17. a stroke on a Par 5, your net double bogey score is a 7 (5 + 2). west.com or 623-544-6555. Player (third flight) – Jim Holes in One

NAME DATE COURSE HOLE YARDS CLUB Steve Nebel 12­2­19 Pebblebrook 3 162 6 iron Dave Prochnow 12­2­19 Echo Mesa 2 90 7 iron Doc Plastas 12­4­19 Echo Mesa 11 105 9 iron Duane G. Streit 12­5­19 Pebblebrook 11 138 6 hybrid Gordon Luke 12­7­19 Desert Trails 11 110 9 iron Greg Best 12­9­19 Pebblebook 3 127 8 iron Vernon Arthur 12­9­19 Grandview 3 150 Hybrid Jim Bish 12­14­19 Stardust 5 100 Driver Pete Fajardo 12­14­19 Trail Ridge 16 157 5 wood Gary Helem 12­16­19 Trail Ridge 7 127 7 iron Dale Bjorge 12­20­19 Stardust 3 183 5 wood Dick Machacek 12­22­19 Pebblebrook 11 150 23 rescue Conner Richardson 12­26­19 Pebblebrook 8 115 pw Jim Livermore 12­30­19 Deer Valley 2 126 5 rescue Page 18 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 February 2020 Bowling/Sports Popular Red Pin events bowling return to Johnson Lanes

Recently we hosted the grand fi- nals for the 2019 CBE Singles Tournament. Ninety bowlers from four different states competed for the grand prize of $4,000. Brett Wolfe from Phoenix defeated Cortez Schenck in the finals match to be crowned the 2019 champion. Our February Red Pin bowling Barry Hardesty events will be Feb. 15 and 29. This Sports Pavilion is a very popular event so sigh up Manager early. The Sunday open play spe- cial will continue through the month of February. Tip of the month: Ball Height in the stance The height of the ball in the stance is used to match the arm swing to the tempo of your steps. You may have heard coaches use the phrases “slow down” or “speed up” your feet during the approach. USBC coaching recommends that you adjust your swing to match your natural tempo. If you have a fast tempo, you do not have the time for a long swing. Hold the ball low (between your thigh and waist) to shorten the time of the swing to match. If you have a slow tempo, hold the ball above your waist to lengthen the time the ball swings. Most people end up holding the ball about waist high.

Stay current with your community. Be sure to “Like us” on Face­ book ­ facebook.com/suncitywest. February 2020 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 19 Entertainment & Events Top Hat subscription renewals open Feb.25; upgrades, new subscribers in March

TOP HAT ment that will forever define The Recreation Centers of the spirit their music- the Sun City West welcomes the piano. Join Terry and Nick on 2021 season in style with a this journey through the ca- handful of show-stopping acts reers of two music icons. with a new set of Top Hat per- formances at Palm Ridge Rec OH CANADA Center, 13800 Deer Valley Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 Drive in Sun City West. What do Celine Dion, Each act will offer two per- Michael Bublé, Shania Twain, formances at 3 and 7 p.m. Bryan Adams, Joni Mitchell, Doors open at 2:30 and 6:30 and Paul Anka have in com- p.m. for each show. The series mon? They are all incredible is open to the public. musicians who hail from Top Hat subscriptions are Canada! All of these artists, $88. Renewal sales are open plus many more are featured in beginning Tuesday, Feb. 25, this new original production, through March 9, and upgrades “Oh, Canada.” Three amazing will be available March 10-16. vocalists, along with an incred- New subscriptions go on sale ible band, take the audience on Tuesday, March 17. All sales an eclectic journey through are through the R.H. Johnson Canada’s awe-inspiring music Box Office, 19803 N. R.H. history, paying tribute to the Johnson Blvd., and online at musicians and bands who took suncitywest.com (upgrades are the world by storm. This show not available online). For infor- is sure to bring down the mation, call 623-544-6093. “hoose!” that will have the audience PIANO MEN: GENERATIONS JOHNNY ROGERS BAND begging for more. The Music of Billy Joel Buddy and Beyond – The & Elton John History of Rock ‘n Roll WALKIN THE LINE Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 A Tribute to Johnny Cash “Piano Men: Generations” The very best Buddy Holly Thursday, March 11, 2021 celebrates the musical influ- tribute show in the world! En- Relive the amazing songs of ences of Billy Joel and Elton dorsed by the Holly family and Johnny Cash in this electrify- John brought to you by the Buddy’s guitarist Tommy All- ing tribute to the Man in Black. amazing father-and-son team sup, Johnny also pays tribute to Hear all of Johnny’s biggest 2021 season to Palm Ridge line), and new subscribers may of Terry and Nick Davies. Not Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny hits, like “Folsom Prison Rec Center, 13800 Deer Valley purchase tickets starting Tues- only have Billy and Elton writ- Cash, and many other rock ‘n Blues,” “Ring of Fire,” “Boy Drive. day, March 24. Box office ten and performed music that roll and country music icons. Named Sue,” “Walk the Line,” All shows are at 7 p.m. with hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon- transcends four decades, both It’s like a one-man “Legends in and many more accompanied doors opening at 6:30. These day through Friday. For infor- have done so, not standing cen- Concert” show with a full band by a live country band. Scott performances are open to the mation, call the Box Office at ter stage, but seated behind the that covers the ‘50s, ‘60s and Moreau has starred as Johnny public. 623-544-6093. ebony and ivory of an instru- ‘70s. A proven crowd-favorite Cash in the Broadway smash With shows spanning Janu- hit “Million Dollar Quartet” on ary through March, the 2021 DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH the national tour, including series offers a variety of music, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 Harrah’s Las Vegas, and for the comedy and other talent. past 10 years. This is the ultimate tribute Subscriptions to the Cruise show to Neil Diamond and his Ship Series are $72. Renewal CRUISE SHIP music! Greg Diamond brings sales begin Tuesday, March 3. the look and sound, along with Join the Recreation Centers Upgrades are available starting of Sun City West as we bring Tuesday, March 17 through cruise-ship caliber acts for the March 23 (not available on- Continued on Page 22 Page 20 www.suncitywest.com February 2020 623-544-6120 Page 21

Stop by Tours and Scheduling between 8 a.m. and was a time when musicians were breaking ground in cold weather and will be found on the south­facing Cost is $129 and includes: round­trip transporta­ 3 p.m. weekdays at R.H. Johnson Recreation Center, technology, sound, and music, and they were respon­ hills in Organ Pipe National Monument. The monu­ tion; lunch at the Mile High Grill; Wine Tasting at 19803 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd., or call 623­544­6129 or sible for creating some of the memories we enjoy Durango/Silverton Railroad ment was created to preserve a representative area Javelina Leap Vineyard and Winery; tour guide; taxes 623­544­6032 for details or reservations. today. Cost is $126 per person. of the beautiful and unspoiled Sonoran Desert. We'll and gratuitiess. travel the 21­mile mostly gravel Ajo Mountain Drive. ALGODONES, MEXICO THE SONOITA/ELGIN WINE TRAIL It is unbelievably scenic and thought to be one of the LAKE POWELL, ZION & BRYCE CANYON Thursday, Feb. 20 Thursday, March 5, or March 12 most incredible driving tours in Arizona. We'll stop in Tuesday­Friday, April 21­24 The motorcoach will stop in Gila Bend for breakfast At an altitude of 5,000 feet, surrounded by the Ajo before heading into Organ Pipe National Bryce Canyon is home to the largest collection of (on own). We’ll make a rest stop on the way back as Huachuca, Whetstone and Santa Rita Mountains, the Travel Monument. At the heart of this community, is a hoodoos on Earth. It is not a canyon at all, but actually well. We should arrive at the border around noon. Sonoita/Elgin Wine Trail offers stunning views in beautiful Spanish Colonial Plaza, built in 1917. The a six­square­mile field of intricately carved statues The motorcoach parks on the U.S. side and you’ll every direction. We'll journey through the beautiful town square features a center park surrounded by that were created over the course of millions of years walk about 100 yards to cross the border into rolling grasslands of Southern Arizona, with our first charming shops, a post office, two mission­style by the forces of erosion. It is a landscape that is total­ Mexico. In Algodones you will have four hours for stop for lunch, on self, at the Sonoita Café ­ serving churches and several restaurants where we can enjoy ly unique and entirely different than nearby Zion and your appointments, shopping and to eat lunch. Cost fresh salads, sandwiches and burgers. After lunch lunch, on self. Cost is $85 per person. This is a remark­ other Utah national parks. This surreal scenery is is $99 per person. we'll head over to the award­winning Flying Leap able spring­time tour that you will not want to miss! what brings people from around the world to visit. Winery to explore a flight of six wines, included, along OOppppoorrttuunniittiieess This four­day tour includes one night at the beautiful with a lovely souvenir glass. Flying Leap's winery and HOPILAND Lake Powell Resort before we head to the splendor of Dolly Steamboat distillery facility is one of the most beautiful wine ven­ Friday­Saturday, April 3­4, Utah. We also have included the Vermillion Cliffs and ues in the American Southwest ­ a first­class winery or Sunday­Monday, April 5­6 Marble Canyon on our scenic route home. Cost is estate. Tasting in Flying Leap's distillery is optional Take in some Native American history as we travel $987 double occupancy, $1,249 single occupancy, and on self. Hold onto your wine glass because we're to Hopiland. The first day begins with lunch, on self, and $920 triple occupancy. The tour includes: all off to explore more of this scenic region ­ recognized at Cameron’s Trading Post before heading off to the national parks entrance fees; one night at Lake as one of the top 10 wine trails in the nation. We'll Desert View Entrance of the Grand Canyon. This less­ Powell Resort in Page; two nights at Best Western also visit Deep Sky Winery where we'll enjoy a flight er known east entrance to the Grand Canyon is part Plus in Bryce Canyon, Utah; three breakfasts; two of wine, included at their indoor/outdoor tasting bar, of the South Rim, but less accessible, and much less lunches; dinner; Horseshoe Bend (optional); Zion and enjoy their wraparound patio overlooking a wide experience the pre­race excitement. Come for a day seating is limited, and you will not want to miss this After dinner at the award­winning Golden Nugget visited by tourists. We'll stop first at the iconic Desert Open Air Tram Ride; Vermillion Cliffs and Marble grassy meadow. Afterwards we'll explore as much of of high energy thrills! Cost is $142 per person. incredible annual trek! Buffet, included, we’ll cruise down the flashy Las View Watchtower, where the panoramic view Canyon. this amazing region as time allows. Cost is $115 per Vegas Strip, with a stop at the Bellagio Hotel and stretches out 100 miles to include on a clear day, the person. This is a fantastic tour and we hope that you VERDE CANYON RAILROAD ADVENTURE THE 36TH ANNUAL WA:K POW WOW Casino – home to the Bellagio Conservatory & Painted Desert, the North Rim and the Colorado CUBS VS. DIAMONDBACKS DOLLY STEAMBOAT CRUISE will join us! Thursday, March 12 AT SAN XAVIER MISSION Botanical Garden. Each season, the talented horticul­ River. We’ll stay at the The Moenkopi Hotel in Tuba Thursday, April 30 & Dinner at Saguaro Lake Ranch A trip by rail in the Verde Valley is a day to remem­ Saturday, March 21 turalists and designers who make up the Bellagio City. This is the first hotel built on Hopi tribal land in The Cubbies are in town to play your Arizona Monday, Feb. 24 Bisbee ber! Enjoy lunch from the Copper Spike Café located We're on our way to Mission San Xavier del Bac, to Conservatory team transform this 14,000­square­ 50 years and was the inspiration of the Elders of D’Backs at Chase Field. We’ve got great seats on the Let’s visit the Southeastern part of the Valley as we in the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot. Keep an eye out celebrate the 36th annual Wa:k Pow Wow. One of foot floral playground into a showcase of the distinc­ Upper Village of Moenkopi. After breakfast, included, lower level, reserved baseline. Our trip includes journey to Tortilla Flat, an authentic remnant of an for the majestic owls and wild raptors that are part of several adobe chapels and missions built by Spanish tive sights and colors of spring, summer, fall and win­ we’ll meet our Hopi guide, Gary Tso, who has been transportation, tickets, and bottled water for just old western town nestled in the Superstition the Arizona Liberty Wildlife program in the area. missionaries, San Xavier del Bac was once a part of a ter. Day two will feature a journey to Red Rock recommended by the New York Times Travel Section, $117 per person. Mountains. There will be time for a light lunch then Then ride through the heart of Arizona, savoring chain of churches that stretched from northern Canyon National Conservation Area. Don't forget National Geographic Adventure Magazine, National off to catch the Dolly Steamboat where we will cruise every moment of this first­class, four­hour roundtrip Mexico to the western United States. Considered the your camera! Red Rock Canyon offers the most Geographic Travel Magazine, “Fodor's Travel Guide,” LAKE PLEASANT SUNSET MUSIC CRUISE the inner waterway of the “Junior Grand Canyon.” wilderness adventure. Cost is $213 per person. "Sistine Chapel of North America" for the intricate incredible views of desert beauty­towering red cliffs “Frommer's Travel Guide,” “1,000 Things to See Friday, May 8 You’ll learn the history of the Apache Trail and paintings on the walls and ceiling, the Mission is still a and abundant wild life­a stark contrast to the bright Before You Die,” and more. Gary will jump in the bus Grab a group of friends and join us as we sail into Canyon Lake, and the legend and lore of the GRAND FALLS ON Catholic parish serving the Tohono O'odham commu­ lights and glitz of Las Vegas. From there we’ll head with us and take us into the villages throughout Hopi the sunset. Enjoy a two­hour cruise, bands playing Superstition Mountains. You may even see some big THE LITTLE COLORADO RIVER nity for whom it was established in the late 1600s. back to the Golden Nugget before catching enjoy "O" Land. The Hopi occupy an area of approximately oldies, jazz, country, classic rock and the vibrant col­ horn sheep on this 90­minute cruise. After enjoying Tuesday, March 17, or Thursday, March 19 The annual Wa:k Pow Wow, offers an exciting display by Cirque du Soleil at the Bellagio Theatre, where we 2,439 square miles at an elevation of 7,000 feet, ors of the Arizona sky! There will be a full bar with our time at Canyon Lake we are off to Saguaro Lake Even though they are taller than Niagara Falls, the of inter­tribal dancing, including Gourd Dancing, a have Level B seating. "O" weaves an aquatic tapestry offering panoramic views of the surrounding desert. drinks and drink specials available for purchase (cash Ranch and should be in time for a beautiful desert Grand Falls on the Little Colorado River are one of Drum Contest, Team Dancing, Hoop Dance Contest of artistry, surrealism, and theatrical romance in this Cost is $349 per person double occupancy ($60 single only on board). Let a spark in the shimmering water sunset. The ranch is on the banks of the Salt River, in Arizona's best kept secrets. Dry throughout most of and a Two Step Contest. We'll explore incredible art­ timeless production. Cost is $699 per person double supplement). This is a bucket list tour! under the golden glow of a setting sun help you say the shadow of the Bulldog Cliffs ­ the perfect setting the year, we should hit it just right to enjoy the dra­ work, including silver and beaded jewelry. We'll enjoy occupancy ($60 single supplement). Don't miss out farewell to a perfect evening. for our dinner. The hearty menu includes steaks hot matic spring runoff from the White Mountains. Often a delicious lunch on self, of traditional foods, such as on this fantastic Las Vegas Tour! LAUGHLIN SPRING FLING Cost is $87 per person and includes: round­trip off the grill and Chef’s Choice of either barbecue TOMBSTONE & BISBEE called the "Chocolate Falls" due to the muddiness of fry bread, Indian tacos and red and green chili burros, Wednesday­Friday, April 8­10 transportation; Sunset Music Cruise fare; Pleasant chicken or pulled pork. Cost is $158 per person. Saturday, March 7 the Colorado River, the Grand Falls are thunderous along with some all­American favorites. Cost is $90 SAGUARO LAKE WINE CRUISE Let’s head to the river for the Laughlin Spring Fling! Harbor Marina entry fee; taxes and gratuities. We'll head south, with a stop for coffee and good­ mid­March ­ dramatic and beautiful. With no signs to per person. This colorful festival is so much fun ­ we ON THE DESERT BELLE We’ll enjoy the sights along Historic Route 66, includ­ THE TURQUOISE TRAIL ies on our way to "The Town Too Tough To Die"! – direct us, and only a dirt road to get us across scenery hope you'll join us! with lunch at Arrivederci ing the Cool Springs Route (an old Route 66 gas sta­ SOUTHWESTERN ADVENTURE A Historical Walking Tour Tombstone ­ with its rowdy, drunken, bullet riddled that looks a lot like the painted desert, the Grand Falls Wednesday, March 25 tion), Sitgreaves Pass and the quaint town of Oatman Antelope Canyon, Mesa Verde of Downtown Tucson past, is home to several great little restaurants, on the Little Colorado River are not a popular tourist LAS VEGAS! Come along as we head to Arrivederci Cucina where the burros roam freely in the streets. We will & Durango/Silverton Railroad Monday, Feb. 24 including the world­famous Big Nose Kate's Saloon. destination, but well worth the journey. We'll enjoy Featuring "O" by Cirque du Soleil Italiana by the lake in Fountain Hills. We will enjoy a spend two nights at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Monday­Friday, May 11­15 The Turquoise Trail is a 2.5­mile loop through Lunch is on self at the restaurant of your choice and lunch, on self, in Flagstaff before arriving at the Falls. Monday­Wednesday, March 23­25 mid­afternoon lunch al fresco style (weather permit­ Casino and an evening sunset dinner cruise. Our jour­ Join us for an awe­inspiring adventure as we hit downtown Tucson, clearly defined by a turquoise afterwards we'll take a little time to stroll the very Historic downtown Flagstaff is home to many restau­ Join us as we travel to a city that never sleeps – Las ting) where you will choose from one of four entrees. ney home includes lunch at the Turtle Grill on Lake some not­to­be­missed destinations of the stripe down the sidewalk. This easy trail highlights same streets as Doc Holliday, Johnny Ringo, and rants, offering something for everyone. Cost is $85 Vegas. Our hotel headquarters will be the Golden Then onto Saguaro Lake for a Wine Cruise aboard the Havasu. Cost is $504 double occupancy; $560 single; Southwest! We will travel to Page to see spectacular buildings and sites of historical interest, some of Wyatt Earp! Later we'll jump back on the bus headed per person. Don't wait to call in your reservations, Nugget Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas. Desert Belle, a historic, restored tour boat, for an and $494 triple. Antelope Canyon. You will marvel at the cathedral which date back to the 18th century. This is Tucson's for Bisbee. Founded in 1880, driven by a booming hour and a half­long cruise. Sip on a glass of wine like rock formations and the striking colors of the Presidio region, the former site of Presidio San mining industry, Bisbee became a thriving communi­ while listening to live music as you watch the sunset JEROME WITH LUNCH & canyon walls­created by centuries of water flow and Agustin del Tucson, built by Spanish soldiers. What ty nearly overnight. Now a living ghost town, Bisbee on this beautiful desert landscape. Keep your camera JAVELINA LEAP VINEYARDS wandering and whistling winds. Then we are off to began as a Spanish fortress, eventually laid the is home to many wonderful restaurants, interesting Grand Falls handy and watch for the possiblity of bald eagles, Tuesday, April 14 Durango, Colo., where we will spend the next three groundwork for the city of Tucson. The Turquoise shops and galleries along with neighborhoods full of bobcats, coyotes, and bighorn sheep. Cost is $128. Today we will journey to the historic copper mining nights at The DoubleTree Durango Hotel on the beau­ Trail can be done in segments, and at whatever pace artfully restored Victorian and European­style town of Jerome. Once a thriving mining camp tiful Animas River. While here we will travel back in you'd like. The bus will be cruising the same route, so homes. We'll spend some time exploring the down­ “GUYS AND DOLLS” AT HALE THEATRE between the late 1880s and early 1950s, Jerome is time on the Durango Silverton Railroad on a coal­ you can jump on, or jump off, as you please. There town area and the Brewery Gulch District, before vis­ with lunch at Liberty Market now a bustling tourist magnet and artist community fired locomotive enjoying the stunning views in the are more than 20 restaurants within a few blocks of iting some of Bisbee's most notable sites, including Friday, March 27 with a population of about 450. You will enjoy the wilderness of the San Juan National Forest. Another the trail, so you will have a lot to choose from for St. Patrick's Catholic Church ­ a magnificent monu­ Come along as we head to downtown Gilbert for a eagle­eye view of the Verde Valley that is spread highlight not to be missed will be visiting Mesa Verde lunch on self, and most of the sites on the tour are ment to Bisbee's early residents who wanted to delicious mid­afternoon lunch at Liberty Market, an before you from Jerome’s high perch on top of where we will discover the cliff dwellings of the marked with historical plaques that provide addition­ transform a mining camp into one of the largest com­ award­winning restaurant in a historic building across Cleopatra Hill (5,200 feet). We will begin with lunch at ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for al information. Everyone will have their own map, mercial centers in Arizona. Located 90 miles south­ the street from the popular Hale Theatre. We will the Mile High Grill, which is listed on the National more than 700 years. Come along for a memory of a outlining all 23 historic sites along the way. Cost is east of Tucson in the Mule Mountains, Bisbee draws enjoy our lunch on their patio, then on to our mati­ Register of Historic Places. After lunch there will be lifetime! $85 per person. This is a fun and easy walk ­ a perfect visitors from around the world. Cost is $85 per per­ nee performance of “Guys and Dolls!” Set in plenty of time to explore Jerome, “The Largest Ghost Cost is $1,347 per person double occupancy, February tour! son. Please note that this tour leaves a little earlier Depression­era Times Square, our story is about a Town in America,” and their abundant art galleries $1,644 per person single occupancy and $1,244 per and arrives home a little later. couple of big city gamblers and the women who love and wine tasting rooms on your own. Next, we will person triple occupancy. The tour includes: round­ SILVER STAR THEATER & DINNER them. Cost is $144. venture on to Javelina Leap Vineyard and Winery, trip transportation; one night at Courtyard Page; Wednesday, Feb. 26 FANSHIELD 500 NASCAR WEEKEND which is in the heart of the Verde Valley Wine Trail. three nights at DoubleTree Durango ­ Riverview Tonight we are headed to Mesa to the Silver Star Sunday, March 8 ORGAN PIPE CACTUS NATIONAL They are a family operated boutique winery with Rooms; Glen Canyon Dam; Antelope Canyon Jeep Theater for a fun evening of great music where we See Champions Kevin Havick and Kyle Bush take on MONUMENT award­winning Arizona wines. Each wine has its own Tour; Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Train; will be entertained by the talented Rhythm Cats as young guns like Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott in the Tuesday, March 31 personality and distinct flavor. Enjoy this relaxing and Mesa Verde National Park; four breakfasts; one they put on a show for us highlighting one of the final day of the FanShield 500 races at ISM Raceway The Organ Pipe Cactus is common in Mexico, but fun­filled day exploring Jerome and Arizona wine lunch; two dinners; guide; baggage handling; snacks most popular eras of music ­ the 1950s and ‘60s. This in Avondale. We will arrive early to give you time to very rare in the United States. They cannot tolerate country! and bottled water; driver and guide gratuities. Page 22 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 February 2020 Entertainment & Events Cruise Ship new, upgrades, renewal subscriptions open in March From Page 19 performing careers, the mem- bers of this quartet (comprised of father and son Robin and an amazing band, video, and Eric Miller, Susannah Martin light show, to recreate the and Patrick Ki) come together singer/songwriter’s greatest to create a band that has hits including “Sweet Caro- steadily risen in popularity line,” “Cracklin Rosie,” “Soli- since forming in 2010. Robin tary Man,” “Cherry Cherry,” Miller brings a powerful blues and many more. Bring your and rock-based guitar and clapping hands and singing vocal sound honed by more voices ‘cause you’re gonna than 40 years of experience. need ‘em! Patrick Ki is a classical and jazz guitarist influenced by his DANA DANIELS Hawaiian upbringing. He also Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 drives a strong and deep Dana Daniels, teamed with groove to propel the group and his psychic parrot Luigi (yes, a adds his sly and silly humor as psychic parrot), have been emcee. Eric Miller burns on headlining in Las Vegas, Maui Miller, Miller, Martin & Ki the guitar, while delivering and around the country. With classic hits with his velvet tenor voice. Pop, Latin and Dana as the comedian, and the Year (from the Academy of “acoustic duo” you imagine THE MARLINS jazz vocalist, Susannah Martin Luigi as the straight bird, the Magical Arts) and awarded the two people sitting on stools, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 complements the band with a duo always has the audience Jimmy Durante Comedy lightly strumming guitars, Meet the Marlins! These four sweet and sassy feminine flair. laughing. Dana sets out to Award. His past television ap- singing about how life has brothers – Gary, Jace, Rick and From Joni Mitchell to Janis prove his little green friend is pearances include: “Stand up treated them poorly. Think Robert – have entertained au- Joplin, Susannah loves to wail truly clairvoyant by perform- Live;” “Evening at the Im- again! Danika & the Jeb are diences for more than 25 years on the psychedelic hits. Miller, ing incredible magic blended prov;” “Masters of Illusions;” dynamic, uplifting, and fun, all over the U.S. and Canada. Miller, Martin & Ki thrills au- with rapid-fire clean comedy Lance Burton’s “Guerrilla while their music is a soulful They have shared the stage diences with their melodious and audience participation. Magic” and the best-selling combination of artfully written with such luminaries as Lee singing and expert playing that Dana has been recognized as clean comedy DVD series songs and powerful musical Greenwood, Smothers Broth- blends rock, jazz, blues, fla- one of the best comedian ma- “Thou Shalt Laugh.” It’s phrasing. Danika and Jeb take ers, Merv Griffin, The Associ- menco, Brazilian and pop gicians working today with Dana’s unique twist on magic stages of all sizes by storm and ation and Randy Travis. The styles. past accolades including: Com- that separates him from other have opened for mainstream Marlins specialize in playing edy Magician of the Year (from magicians, and separates Luigi something for everyone’s heavyweights such as Lyle the Academy of Magical Arts), from other poultry. music taste. A Marlin concert Lovett, Dierks Bentley, Phil two-time Stage Magician of may offer anything from big Vassar, Tracy Lawrence. The band tunes to classical duo also was named 2016 melodies, high-energy rock to Artists of the Year from “Con- foot-tappin’ ragtime, down- certs in your Home.” Their home bluegrass to smooth pop soulful and intoxicating sound songs. Each Marlin brother is a lures in new fans daily. well-trained musician in many instruments. Strong solo voices MILLER, MILLER, meld into tight harmonies as MARTIN & KI the style of music changes. The Friday, March 5, 2021 BEATLESQUE fact that they are truly brothers The Sedona-based Miller, Friday, March 19, 2021 is just one more reason that Miller, Martin & Ki Band (3 makes The Marlins unique in From the early songs like “I MKi Band) features three vir- Wanna Hold Your Hand” to the the entertainment world. tuoso guitarists along with last “Let It Be,” Beatlesque powerhouse lead male and fe- pays tribute to the Fab Four in DANIKA & THE JEB male vocals, rich harmonies a 90-minute show covering Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 and a groovy beat. Besides more than 25 of their greatest Dana Daniels & Luigi When you hear the term having busy solo recording and hits. February 2020 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 23 EXPLORE! February-March 2020 classes Details and registration online at suncitywest.recsolutions.com or explore.suncitywest.com Catalogs available 8 p.m.; $45 Mondays, Feb. 24-April 13, Wine and Painting: Satur- NATURE & SCIENCE 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $60 at Rec Centers day, Feb. 22 (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) Astronomy I: Fridays, Jan. Intermediate Dart and the or March 28, 1-4 p.m.; $35 31-Feb. 28, 1-3 p.m.; $25 Classes: Thursdays, Jan. 30, R.H. Johnson Astronomy II: Thursdays, Feb. 6 and 13 or March 5, 12, March 5-26, 3-5 p.m.; $25 19, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; $15 Library Birds of the Sonoran Learn to Play Darts: Mon- days and Thursdays, 7:45- Desert: Tuesday, March 3, 1- days, March,2, 9 and 16, 11 FINANCE 8:45 a.m.; TBD 3 p.m.; $10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; $15

& TECHNOLOGY Finding the Desert Store, Learn to play the Native Cut the Cord: Tuesday, HISTORY & TRAVEL Hike the White Tank Park: Flute: Fridays, Feb. 21, 28 Jan. 28, 1-3 p.m.; $10 Apache Culture And Sto- and March 6, 9-11 a.m.; $35 ries: Tuesday, March 24, 1-3 p.m.; $10 Preventative Golf Cart Arizona’s First People, Maintenance: Wednesday, Ancient Ones and Ho- Feb. 19, 6-8 p.m.; $10 HEALTH & FITNESS hokam: Monday, March 16, Getting Published: Aromatherapy, Using Es- 1-3 p.m.; $10 Wednesdays, Jan. 29 and Feb. sential Oils: Tuesday, Feb. Beatles, Making of Rub- 5, noon-2 p.m.; $25 18, 3-5 p.m.; $10 ber Soul: Monday, Feb. 24, Barre: Mondays and 3-5 p.m.; $10 Thursday, March 19, 9-11 Please note: New classes Getting Sound, Unbiased Wednesdays, Feb. 3-26; Cosmology and Origins of a.m.; $15 are added often and/or Financial Advice: Thursday, March 2-25, noon-1 p.m.; $60 the Universe: Fridays, Feb. Lake Pleasant Wildflower class schedules may Feb. 20, 1-3 p.m.; $10 28, March 6 and 13, 9-11 Hike: Thursday, March 12, 9- change, check the website Today’s World of Safe In- a.m., $35 11 a.m.; $15 for the most accurate in- vesting: Thursday, March 19, History and Beliefs of Ju- Migratory Bird Hike at formation. 1-3 p.m.; $10 daism: Fridays, March 10, 17 the Hassayampa Preserve: Understanding and Using and 24, 9-11 a.m.; $35 Thursday, March 26, 9-11 EXPLORE! Home Security Apps: Tues- History of Boys Town and a.m.; $15 REGISTRATION day, March 24, 9-11 a.m.; $10 Father Flanagan: Wednes- Stargazing in the Park: • ONLINE: suncitywest. day, Feb. 26, 3-5 p.m.; $10 Tuesday, March 3, 6:30-9 recsolutions.com, or FOOD & FUN Barre on Fridays: Feb. 7- Kabbalah and Other Mys- p.m.; $20 explore.suncitywest.com. If Appetizers Galore: Mon- 28, March 6-27, 7:45-8:45 tical Traditions: Fridays, you are new to EXPLORE! day, Jan. 27, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; a.m.; $20 March 20, 27 and April 3, 9- PERSONAL sign-in and create your own ac- $45 Beginner Swim Lessons: 11 a.m.; $35 DEVELOPMENT count, if you are already a par- Barbeque Becoming a Mondays, Tuesdays, Thurs- Lives of Arizonan’s in ticipant in the EXPLORE! days, Feb. 3-13, 6:30-7:15 memoirs and fiction: Amp Up Your Conversa- Grill Master: Thursday, tion: Thursday, March 26, 6-8 Program, log-in and input your March 19, 1:30-4:30 p.m.; p.m., $30 Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2-4 p.m.; username and password. Once BFit Cardio: Tuesdays and $10 p.m.; $10 $85 Aromatherapy, Introduc- logged-in, Cooking with Desert Thursdays, Feb. 11-March 5, Memorable Songs of the you can regis- March 10-April 1, 6-7 p.m.; Movies: Tuesday, March 17, tion to Essential Oils: Tues- Plants: Tuesday, March 10, day, Feb. 18 ter for a class 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; $35 $50 3-5 p.m.; $15 fee and pay on- Iyengar Yoga: Tuesdays Music of WWII: Friday, Benefits of Aromatherapy, for Common Ailments: line with your and Thursdays, Feb. 4-27, May 8, 1-3 p.m.; $10 credit or debit March 3-26, 3-4:30 p.m.; $60 Tuesday, March 18, 3-5 p.m.; $10 card. If you Lifestyle Medicine for Re- forget your versing Disease: Wednesday, Dream Analysis Overview: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1-3 p.m.; username or Feb. 26, 10 a.m.-noon; $20 password, contact Tamra Stark Queen of Clean is Back: $10 Dream Interpretation at 623 544-6024, or Cooking with Mushrooms: Tuesday, March 24, 1-3 p.m.; [email protected]. $10 Workshop: Tuesday, March Thursday, March 12, 5:30- 10, 1-4 p.m.; $15 • IN PERSON: At the front 8:30 p.m.; $35 Power Water Walking: desk of the Administrative Of- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Easter Dinner: Sunday, SKILL BUILDING fice, 19803 R. H. Johnson March 29, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; March 2, 3 and 5, 4-5 p.m.; Navajo Code Talkers: Boulevard, between 9 a.m. and Bidding in Bridge: Satur- $75 $25 Monday, April 6, 1-3 p.m.; 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. days, Feb. 22-April 18, 9-11 Fabulous Tapas: Friday, Swim Stroke Improve- $10 • TELEPHONE: Program a.m.; $60 Feb. 21 ment Classes: Monday, Tues- Our Great American Coordinator Tamra Stark can Bridge for Beginners: Fabulous French Cuisine: day, Thursday, Feb. 24-27, West: Monday, Feb. 10, 1-3 take your registration by tele- Thursdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, Sunday, Feb. 23, 5:30-8:30 6:30-7:15 p.m.; $25 p.m.; $10 phone at 623 544-6024 or March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 6-8 p.m.; $75 TAI-CHI and/or Qigong: Over there, Music of email her at tamra.stark@ p.m.; $60 Four Course Dinner with Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. WWI: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1-3 suncitywest.com. Build Your Own Kaleido- Wines: Thursday, March 26, 4-27, March 3-26, 9-10 a.m.; p.m.; $10 Please note: Registration at scope: Friday, Feb. 14, 9 5:30-8:30 p.m.; $45 $60 Techniques of the Sacred: the door is possible, if the class a.m.-noon; $25 Japanese Cuisine: Sunday, Zumba in the Evening: Thursdays, March 5-26, 6-8 is not full; Payment is due at Crocheted Wire Neck- March 1, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; $75 Mondays and Wednesdays, p.m.; $35 the time of registration and EX- laces: Wednesday, March 11 Pressure Cooking: Tues- Feb. 3-26, March 2-25, 5:30- The 60’s, Bob Dylan Re- PLORE! has a no-refund pol- and 18, 2-4 p.m.; $25 days, March 10, 17 and 24, 5- 6:30 p.m.; $50 visited: Monday, Feb. 17, 3-5 icy, unless a class is cancelled. Yoga Paddleboard: Tues- p.m.; $10 Intermediate Bridge: Page 24 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 February 2020 Club Corner

HOW TO SUBMIT CLUB NEWS: Broadcast, Automotive The deadline for Club Cor- ner submissions is the first clubs plan ‘Sock Hop’ Friday of each month for the following month’s publica- The Sun City West Broadcast Club (103.1 FM KSCW) and the Auto- motive Restoration Club are co-sponsoring a “Happy Days Sock Hop” tion. Deadline for the dance on Sunday, March 22. You and your friends can stroll on over to March Rec Center News is Palm Ridge Rec Center where the music begins at 6 p.m. The Rhythm noon Friday, Feb. 7. Edition Band will play old favorite from the ’50s and ’60s with a special Club news must be submit- appearance by Elvis. ted every month. Please email Reserve your table early! Sock Hop tickets are $10 per person. Payment must be made by check only. Please make checks payable to: SCW Broad- your news to cast Club. Tickets will be available for sale at the KSCW radio station in michael.melissa@suncity- the Men’s Club Building (between the Pickleball courts and the ARC west.com. Iin the subject line, The Arthritis Club recently re-elected their 2019 officers to serve again building) at R.H. Johnson Recreation Center. Tickets will be available for show your club name and the in 2020, from left to right: Terry Linehan, treasurer; Julie May, vice pres- purchase Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon, starting Feb. 24 ident; Mary Jo Monten, vice president; Sharron Nelson, president; and and ending March 19. month. Submissions must be Sally Adams, event coordinator. Dust off your poodle skirts and leather jackets as cash prizes will be 200 words or less. awarded for best costumes, there also will be a raffle with cash prize pay- outs. ARC will have “Cool Happy Days” cars for group photos. In addition to our weekly classes, we Monday meetings are at 1 p.m. at the All proceeds from the dance will go to local charities. So, get out those also have social events scheduled Kuentz Rec Center Room 3, with work- leather jackets, saddle shoes and poodle skirts for this nostalgic evening ART throughout the year. We are a friendly, shops or classes on how to make cards of dancing and entertainment. Don’t be a “Potsie” and miss this dance If you have ever wanted to try your fun-loving group waiting to greet you. or lettering classes. The Mixed Media man! hand at art or resume an old hobby, the Club dues are just $10 per year. Group meets at 6 p.m. Wednesdays al- Sun City West’s Art Club is the place to For more information, check out our lowing us to discover all new techniques start. Our 40th annual Art Show will be website at arthritis.scwclubs.com and be and go home with a piece of art that will club, and there is always more to do than tration is 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Play from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 15-16 sure to check out the “Albums” page for be amazing. Workshops are held at 1 you can imagine! There are groups that is also available on Tuesday evenings at Palm Ridge. This is a judged show a peek at some of our previous social p.m. Friday afternoons to work on our gather regularly for bike riding, bil- and registration is 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. with over 100 art works on display. The events. You may also call club president personal projects, or for our Ways and liards, travel, bowling, trail rides, a book Annual membership in KIVA is $15. show is a perfect opportunity to see the Sharron Nelson at 623-972-4735 for ad- Means projects. Our club room is open club, acoustic jam sessions, water vol- Member fees are $2 per play and guest work of many our talented members, ditional information. to allow members the opportunity to use leyball, Euchre, Hand and Foot, Rum- fees are $6 per play. Everyone must many of whom were beginners when club product and equipment for their mikub and many other card and board have a partner to play. they first joined. Their success may very personal projects. We would love to games. There’s Boomer Trivia the first Lessons are available for all player well be because our club provides excel- ARTISTIC HAND have you join us at any of our meetings. Saturday of each month, Fun and Games levels. lent and professional teachers and offers LETTERING, CARDS Artistic Hand Lettering, Cards and every Sunday, and a group of Boomers For more information call Margaret a varied list of classes every month. Mixed Media members come together hold a monthly Lakeside Happy Hour Beach at 586-322-1242. Classes for February include Acrylic, & MIXED MEDIA weekly to share the art of many different dinner, and members can sign up to join Oil, Drawing, Pastels, Colored Pencils, In the spirit of hand lettering being styles of artistic hand lettering, along them. In February some of the special Gourds, Mixed Media, and Watercolor. the heartbeat of our club, we continue to BRIDGE – with learning new card making and events are a BBQ, a Scavenger Hunt, a Several workshops are also scheduled: share our friendships and the art of being crafting techniques. Meetings are in visit to the English Rose Tea Room, a TUESDAY BRIDGE CLUB Ed Sprafkin with Studio Landscape “artsy” with the many styles of lettering. Room 3 of the Kuentz Recreation Cen- Valentine’s Dance and a Mardi Gras The purpose of the Tuesday Contract Painting Feb. 6-9, Sue Nuhn with Paint- Our club has so much to offer anyone ter and are open to all Sun City West res- Party. Wine Tasting groups form regu- Bridge Club is to have fun while playing ing Pets in Watercolor on Feb. 8, and looking to join a club that does every- idents. For information, visit larly. For details for these and other ac- Social, Mixed Partners, Contract or Patti Hoffert with Scratchboarding in a thing from card making, life faith jour- scwclubs.com. tivities check the calendar section of our Party Bridge. All player levels are wel- mini workshop on Feb. 11. Patti will naling, coloring techniques to mixed website at scwboomersclub.com. Find come and you do not need to come with also offer a demo on Scratchboarding at media art projects. out what this fantastic club can offer a partner! Play consists of four rounds the general meeting on Feb.10. Full de- We also are creating beautiful rocks BEADERS you. Find out what special activity you of six hands each, rotating to a different tails about all classes, workshops, Open to celebrate our 30th anniversary. These Visit the club, join the Beaders, learn might be able to organize as a member partner each round. The game is played Art and how to register can be found on rocks will be placed throughout the a new beading technique and make of the club. This fun-filled social club at the Beardsley Center Card Rooms 2 our website at art.scwclubs.com. recreation centers and there for the tak- some friends with a shared passion for might be just what you are looking for. and 3 on Tuesdays. Signup begins at 11 ing, or take a picture of yourself with the beading. If you are interested in going to rock and share it on Facebook (be sure the Tucson Gem show, you can reserve Join online and start getting our “This a.m., and play begins approximately at ARTHRITIS you like the Artistic Hand Lettering a seat on the chartered bus with the Week with the Boomers” email. Dis- 11:30. Cost is $5 per year plus 50 cents Because water has less impact on the Cards & Mixed Media page). Also, if Beaders Club. The all-day trip is sched- cover what you are missing! per session with a rec card. Sun City joints, the Arthritis Club meets in the you keep the rock or the picture you can uled for Wednesday, Feb. 5, leaving at 6 West rec card holders may play as a Beardsley Pool every Monday, Wednes- be a special guest of honor at our Rock a.m. and returning around 9 p.m. Bead- BRIDGE - KIVA WEST guest twice for $1 per session before day, and Saturday from 8 to 9 a.m. Many ‘n Roll party on March 2! The rocks are ers Club members create beautifully membership is required. For more infor- of the members also enjoy walking pool marked with a stick that reads “TAKE handcrafted jewelry utilizing stringing, DUPLICATE BRIDGE mation, please contact Bill Lafave at laps before class. ME” or “TAKE THIS ROCK.” Keep a stitching, polymer clay, Kumihimo, KIVA West Duplicate Bridge is at the 623-533-6440 or visit the web site at The class is led by volunteer instruc- look out for rocks that have a special bead embroidery, wire wrapping, Viking Beardsley Recreation Center. It is a tuesdaybridge.scwclubs.com. tors who guide you through a series of look to them with our logo on the back, knit and other techniques. Members sanctioned member of the American fun pool exercises sure to enhance joint post to Facebook and bring it the party. share ideas, teach various beading meth- Contract Bridge League. movement while maintaining and build- Along with the rock search we will have ods, can purchase materials at reduced Play is every Monday, Wednesday, ing strength. The class is low impact and different events throughout the year with prices, and sell items (made at the club) Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Regis- Continued on Page 25 perfect for anyone who has arthritis, has more information to follow. at Sun City West Arts and Crafts Fairs had a knee or hip replacement, or has We would love to have you join us for and in the Village Store. been inactive for a period of time. our year of fun events and fellowship. The club meets weekly on Monday evenings 6 to 9 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Beardsley Recreation Cen- ter in the Sagebrush Room. For questions, to sign up for the Tucson trip or more in- formation, contact Lynn at 480-710-8301. We look for- ward to seeing you.

BOOMERS The Tuesday Bridge Club held it’s annual Holiday Party on Dec. 10 with Above, here are some rocks in Do you want to meet 47 attendees. Tasty pizza and salad were served, but the most memo- progress. Right, keep an eye out new people who like to rable experience of the day was one particular table of players. Helen for these special rocks and other have fun? Join the Boomers McMasters, center, and Jerry Sachs, right, enjoy the party. Helen turned throughout the Rec Centers. Take Club, the most unique so- 103 and Jerry is 100. These people, even at this age, are excellent a picture and post it the Artistic cial club in Sun City West. bridge players and frequent contenders for top score of the day. This is Hand Lettering, Cards and Mixed Singles and couples are all proof that even centenarians can enjoy this wonderful game and that it Media Club’s Facebook page. welcome in this friendly contributes to the quality of their life. February 2020 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 25 Club Corner

Swingtime with Dan Reed performed on the R.H. Johnson Great Lawn for the Broadcast Club’s sponsored program in support of the Ronald McDonald House of Phoenix. Ceramics West went to The Heritage and Sun City West and have a valid rec card, you may join From Page 24 Senior Living this past November and had a great time our club and learn the facets on how a assisting some of the residents with painting ornaments radio station operates. There are many for Christmas. The club provide the ornaments, paint, parts in operating the stations and we BRIDGE – WEDNESDAY will provide training in the areas that brushes, and whatever help was needed. We plan to re- may be of interest to you. turn in March with Easter themed items. Left, Ceramics ONE PARTNER To learn more, check us out at 103.1 West invites you to come see what is new in our windows. We extend a cordial invitation to all FM on the radio or streaming on the in- Sun City West residents to join us each ternet at suncitywestradio.com or the Wednesday night in the Beardsley Rec Tunein app and for the latest program Center card rooms for Social Contract guide and KSCW shows. If you would night. Bridge. All skill levels are welcome. We like to contact the radio station, please We meet on Tuesday and Thursday play to have fun and socialize with call 602-538-1031. evenings at 5:15 in the card room of the friends. Sign-up begins at 5:30 p.m. and Men’s Club building, located on Meeker play begins between 5:45 and 6. We Road just north of the Library. We have suggest players arrive early to ensure an BUNCO exclusive evening use of this facility and available table. Bunco Club has new hours. The doors welcome all Sun City West men and You must have a partner to play and open at 5:30 p.m. for cards and socializ- women. both partners must be in attendance be- ing. New players should arrive by 6. The club offers nightly “limit cash fore purchasing their tally. If you don't Bunco play starts at 6:30 p.m. The cost games” and “no limit tournaments.” have a partner we might be able to pair is $1 per night for members. All entries Special events include “Big Stack” you up with someone. are returned as prize money nightly. tournaments and a special Tri-city tour- The cost for club members is $1 per Open to Sun City West resident rec nament involving Poker clubs from person. Club membership is $5 per per- card holders and their guests. Bunco is other Sun City communities. son with a valid rec card. Invited guests a dice game, which originated in Eng- Annual membership dues are $10 and are welcome to play three times at a cost land more than 200 years ago. If you nightly play fee is $1 for members and of $1.50 per person. You must have a can roll dice you can play this game. No $2 for guests. valid rec card to join the club. skill required. With a little luck you For information, call Rudy Velasquez We play six hands and then rotate, might even win a little money! Bunco at 847-778-6196 or Melody Wernli at four rotations, 35 minutes per rotation. meets on Wednesdays in the Sagebrush 310-918-0813, or visit our web site at For information, visit our website at Room at Beardsley Center. Come join fiftytwocard.scwclubs.com. bridge.scwclubs.com or contact Gene the fun. For questions, call 712-577- Mitofsky at 623-505-7206. 0251. COIN & STAMP Do you remember collecting Lincoln BROADCAST CERAMICS WEST pennies as a child? Well, now you know During a cold blustery day Sunday, Ceramic West’s hours are 8 a.m. to there is no such thing as a penny and The Copper Enameling and Glass Arts Club showcased many of their Dec. 15, the Sun City West Broadcast noon Monday through Friday, 4 to 8 never was in the U.S. That is what the members’ creations at the Fall Arts and Crafts Fair. Club, KSCW 103.1 FM, sponsored a p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 8 British called their cent! And they still successful program featuring Swingtime a.m. to noon two Saturdays per month. do. Our Lincoln cent has been around collectors have lots of fun focusing in on West. Each phone donated provides a with Dan Reed, supporting the Ronald We have beginners classes and ad- since 1909. In our youth, we had the just one or two subjects called topical phone calling card for one of our ser- McDonald House of Phoenix. Swing- vanced specialty classes. Please come three-leafed blue folder produced by the collecting. We have lots of free stamps vicemen overseas. Time includes Clark Chafee on drums, in, take a tour and see the more than Whitman Coin Co. Many of us still do. to offer to help get beginners started. PC Group: The next PC Group meet- Ellie Chaffee on vocals, Richard Palalay 1,000 molds we have and all the green- Our President Don King can help you Whether you are a long-time collector, ing is 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, in Sum- on keyboard, and the inimitable Dan ware our members can purchase. We are identify the many coin types that we col- or a beginner that would be interested in mit A, following the CW meeting. The Reed on trumpet. Raffle tickets were located within the R.H. Johnson Rec lected as a child and even foreign coins. starting a collection, please feel free to PC Group provides instructional pro- sold at the event and more than $350 Center Complex. For information, call By now many people know that if you stop by. You are always welcome. grams, including hands-on classes, pre- was collected for the Ronald McDonald 546-0975. have a dime, quarter, or half-dollar dated We meet at the Kuentz Rec Center at sentations, and discussions. Help group House. More than 200 people attended 1964 or before, that it's made of 90 per- 6:30 p.m. in Room 3. Coins meets the is Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:30- this free event on the R.H. Johnson cent silver. And it has a value of 10 CLUB 52 -TEXAS first Tuesday of the month (except June 10:30 a.m. Includes one-on-one Android Great Lawn. times it's face value. These are the things through September). Stamps meet the and tablet help. Come early to sign up. Another fundraiser is planned for HOLD’EM you will learn by attending our club. second Tuesday of the month (all year). Watch for classes and walk-ins at March 2020 to support another local Poker – Club 52 plays Texas Hold’em Join us at the Feb. 4 meeting and get For questions, call Fred at 377-6621. pcscw.org. non-profit organization. and is open to all Sun City West men caught up to date. There's always an MacsWest meets 1 p.m. Tuesdays The Sun City West Broadcast Club and women at any skill level. This is a auction, and a free prize raffle, and sev- (Grab Bag) and Fridays (meeting and operates the KSCW-LP 103.1 FM Radio fun club and you will meet many new eral subjects discussed. COMPUTERS WEST program) in the Palo Verde Room. There Station and the SunCityWestRadio.com friends with this common interest. Feb. 11 - Our Stamp Group is always Computers West, at the Palm Ridge is always something to learn. Wednes- internet radio site. The Sun City West Check out our club’s web site at fiftyt- looking for new members. Stamp col- Recreation Center (623-214-1546), is days is the Senior Help Group for mem- Broadcast Club is a non-profit 501(c)3 wocard.scwclubs.com and see more lecting has changed in many ways. The the parent organization of two user bers from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Room C. community-based organization. about special monthly activities such as experienced collectors are always eager groups: MacsWest and the PC Group. Get help with all Apple devices. Check If you are a resident of Sun City West pizza night, gourmet hot dog night and to pass on their knowledge. But casual Room A is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. build-your-own Dagwood sandwich weekdays. Both PC and Mac computers our website at macswest.org for this are available for club members’ use. month’s topics, skills sessions, sched- Visit the club website at computer- uled classes, current Mac Message, and swest.org. We are open to club members iPad help. and their accompanied guests. Next gen- eral meeting at 1 p.m. Feb. 11 in Summit COPPER ENAMELING Hall A at Palm Ridge. If you have not stopped by to see our newly renovated & GLASS ARTS A club for folks to enjoy creating with rooms, make sure you do. copper enamel and fused glass. We will We need your old Cell Phones for “Cell Phones for Soldiers!” Collection One Partner Bridge players enjoy the club’s Christmas party Dec. 11. boxes are at CW and around Sun City Continued on Page 26 Page 26 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 February 2020 Club Corner

Instructor Paulette Halle will lead the Dancing Arts Club’s The Desert Garden Club has a plant sale from 8 a.m. to noon the first Beginner Hula Classes Feb- Saturday of each month. ruary through April. The Dancing Arts Club’s jazz dance troupe posing for their routine to "If FITNESS cost to members for this service. A li- My Friends Could See Me Now." The Fitness Club offers classes. Cost censed physical therapist is available at Dancing is $5 for a yearly membership. Class each class for members who desire treat- tickets for purchase. ment. their "Hearts & Follies" production of Jazzercise Lo Dance Mixx: R.H. While exercising at your own pace at Arts Club "CELEBRATE!" Join us for a light- Johnson Social Hall from 9:15 to 10:15 the pool, you will be able to meet and DESERT GARDEN share stimulating conversation with hearted 90-minute variety show featur- The Sun City West Desert Garden a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday your Sun City West neighbors. For more ing dancing, singing and comedy. From Club meets at 9 a.m. on the first Tuesday with Susan Shewmake. social interaction, you may choose to slates country music to the blues, inspirational of each month except June through Au- Zumba: Palm Ridge Activity Center join in various group functions, includ- and spiritual, there is something to gust. Our next meeting will be on Feb. from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday ing monthly Tuesday dinners at area please everybody. To delight you with 4 and will be held in the Lecture Hall. and Friday with Sherry Possner. restaurants and seasonal luncheons. their talents, a few of our song birds are Our guest speaker will be Noelle John- Sculpt 45: Palm Ridge Activity Cen- Beginner Being part of the Handi-Capables DJ Jones, John Gamber and the female son (Arizona Plant Lady). She will be ter from 9:15 to 10 a.m. Monday, Club is an opportunity to enjoy a well- duo "Pizzazz." Join us at the Stardust speaking on “Butterflies in your Gar- Wednesday and Friday withLisa Fried- rounded experience of physical and so- Theatre for a 2 p.m. matinee on Feb. 6 den.” man. Hula Class cial activities. Don’t miss out on this and 9 or an evening performance at 7 Our monthly plant sale is from 8 a.m. H20 Fitzi with Mitzi: Palm Ridge “sweet deal!” Please contact club presi- Aloha! The Dancing Arts Club p.m. Feb. 7-8. Tickets are $13 and are to noon on the second Saturday in Feb- Pool from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Monday, dent Cathy Shyers via email at cshy- will offer a Beginner's Hula Class available at the R.H. Johnson Box Of- ruary, Feb. 8, at the greenhouse, located Wednesday and Friday; from 8:30 to [email protected] or call 908-642-1578, from 1 to 2 p.m. starting Feb. 13 fice or the club’s website at behind the Beardsley Rec Center. Bring 9:30 a.m. Saturday, first Saturday in Jan- to arrange a visit or for more informa- and continuing every Thursday dancingarts.scwclubs.com and click on a friend, we have a large selection of uary though last Saturday in April, with tion. through April 16 in the dance stu- "Buy Tickets Now." For further infor- desert cactus to choose from, at very Mitzi Cerecedes.

dio of the Palm Ridge Rec Center. mation, call 623-546-2617. Thank you reasonable prices. Call 608 206-6646 or Deep Water: January through mid- It is $15 to join the club, plus an for supporting the arts and community 623-806-0114. April and mid-October through Decem- instructor fee of $40. For further theatre. ber in the Beardsley Pool from 7 to 7:55 information, visit our website at a.m. Mid-April through mid-October in dancingarts.scwclubs.com, email ENERGETIC EXERCISE the R.H. Johnson Pool from 7:45 to 8:45 DECORATIVE ARTISTS It's a good time to look back at 2019 [email protected] or Decorative Artists have another fun- a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday call 623-546-2617. and say, “Where did it go?” We had a with Sherry Johnson Traver. filled month planned this February. fine year at the club! We had members There will be something offered for Water Aerobics and Fitness: January who fell and broke something, members through mid-April and November everyone Wednesdays in Room 3 at who went back to their home states for From Page 25 Kuentz Rec Center. through December in the Palm Ridge a while, two even came from Germany. Pool from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesday and Advance members taught by Ann Welcome back. We have a member who Cline get a chance to paint a variety of Thursday with Bill Benson. No classes turned 90 in October, who said it's be- mid-April through October. show you how to make jewelry, night Christmas flowers Feb. 5, 12 and 19. cause of the class. lights, wind chimes, plates, ornaments Ann's class will feature a still life of a For information, call Vicki Crites at The club has met on Monday, 303-660-9066 or website fitness.scw- and more! No experience is needed. Our Christmas flower arrangement. On Feb. Wednesday and Friday for 18 years! classes teach you what you need to 26, her class will be painting an amaryl- clubs.com. Wonderful! We have travelers who know. We are a friendly and welcoming lis. come because they had too much cheer group who enjoy what we are doing and Noon classes feature Jan Rugg teach- while they were gone and some that just HANDI-CAPABLES each other! Stop by for a tour, mornings ing an adorable porch sitter just in time need to stretch. We welcome everyone. Give yourself a heart-worthy Valen- are best, or call. We look forward to see- for spring. This class will be Feb. 5 and Thanks for being faithful. Gloria is tine’s gift that will bring special benefits ing you! Our studio is at the Beardsley 12. On Feb. 19 we will have open paint- available for any questions. Her number to your overall health this year! At Hillcrest Dance Club members Rec Center, 2755 Beardsley Road. We ing - a chance for members to catch up is 623-986-9392. Beardsley pool from 9 to 10 a.m. on Sam and Maria D’Angelo were re- on UFOs. are open Monday through Sunday. Our Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, the cently honored for 60-plus years studio phone is 623-544-6532 or call Our February meeting will at noon Handi-Capables Club enjoys water- of marriage. Patti Burleson, president, at 818-605- Feb. 26. Refreshments will be served. walking in a supportive, 5565. February is "Volunteer Month," and welcoming atmosphere. we would like to thank all those who All ability levels are en- HILLCREST DANCE share their time and talents in the class- couraged to participate DANCING ARTS room as well as throughout our commu- The Dancing Arts Club is celebrating including those with nor- & SOCIAL CLUB nity. You are awesome! 20 years of dance and performance with mal aging issues and It’s February and love is in the air! those who need assis- Hillcrest’s schedule for February fea- tance with mobility. tures its Valentine Dance. Arrive at Water-Bound wheel- dances by 6 p.m. to participate in the op- chairs and adaptive tional dance lessons starting at 6:15 p.m. equipment are available. (free with paid admission). Dance les- New officers for the sons for February are the dance of love, 2020 year are Cathy Shy- Rumba, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., musicians ers, president; Nancy will provide live dance music. Admis- Ahrens, vice president; sion is $4 Hillcrest members and mem- Ginny Mathys, secretary; bers of Sun City clubs with reciprocity; and Bob MacCallum, $6 guests from Sun City West with cur- ENCORE NEEDLE & CRAFT treasurer. rent rec card; other guests are $8. The Encore Needle and Craft Club presented A unique and valuable Dances are held most Saturday nights its 2020 officers, from left to right: Terri benefit of the club is the throughout the year. All dances are CREATIVE SILK FLOWERS Carneiro, president; Nona Johnson, Treasurer; physical therapy included BYOB. The events for February are: The Creative Silk Flower Club enjoyed a Christmas extravaganza hosted Linda Drabik, vice president; Bonnie Putze, in the $25 yearly mem- secretary. bership fee at no extra by Pat Scimonelli, Marilyn Anderson and Kathy De lis. Continued on Page 27 February 2020 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 27 Club Corner Right, Karaoke Club members took a break from auditioning for their 20th anniversary dinner to celebrate Christmas and De- cember birthdays. The festive atmosphere was celebrated with song and a lovely catered traditional hol- iday feast. Members celebrating birthdays in December are standing, from left to Left, Sue Shewmake and Dianna Huley enjoy the Jazzercise Christmas right: Curt Clayton, party. Above, Fitness Club members came together for the annual club Nona Uthoff and Bill Christmas party. Miley. Seated is Helen McMaster who was celebrating her 103rd with a one-time fee of $20 for supplies person. Reserve your spot Friday nights birthday. Left photo, From Page 26 and you receive a packet of portfolio's or contact Sandra at 425-239-0956. The Anna and John Be- value 10 times your fee. A broadband first act begins at 5 p.m. with dinner smer, long-time wireless signal is available for the use of served about 6. Be sure to get your Karaoke Club mem- Feb. 1: Music by Easy Sounds guest speakers and members. We pro- reservation – you don’t want to miss this bers, look forward to Feb. 8: Music by Bobbie Freeman & vide free meals twice a season, stock extravaganza. attending the club’s Charlene contest with cash prizes, and valuable 20th Anniversary Din- Feb. 15: Valentine Dance, semi-for- door prizes every week from October to LATIN & BALLROOM ner Show: “Twenty mal; Music by Michael Carollo and May. We also travel to Las Vegas in May Years of Memories Manuel Dorantes. Members are asked to and November to attend The Money DANCE and Melodies,” on bring food or snack items to share at the Show at special rates. The Latin & Ballroom Dance Club March 15 at Palm member buffet. For information, contact Steve Crat- will have a cabaret dance on Feb. 6. Feb. 22: Music by The Breeze. Mem- senburg at 360-481-3976 or John Sralik Light refreshments will be served, and Ridge. No tickets will bers please arrive by 5:15 p.m. for mem- at 623-455-3605. music will be selected and played by the be sold at the door. ber meeting Music Club Committee. Dress for dance Feb. 29: Music by Midnight Moon is nice casual. kind projects? Then the Leather Carvers Center. KARAOKE The semi-formal Sweetheart Dinner A reminder, the dress code states no The Karaoke Club has been a char- club is just the place! The club has a We offer many opportunities to create and Dance will be Feb. 20. Paid reser- shorts, tee-shirts or tank tops. For semi- tered club for more than 20 years. The complete library of patterns and inspira- projects, such as handbags, wallets, vations for the Dinner are required by formal events, men are asked to wear a singing begins at 6 p.m. every Friday at tion and New Member Classes are peri- phone cases, guitar straps, and much Feb. 17. Cost and menu are available on jacket and tie; women, please dress to Beardsley Recreation Center in the Yoga odically being organized. You will more. Club tools, supplies and equip- our website – impress. Annual membership dues are Studio when we convert it into a receive fundamental instruction and ment are available for use. Current latinballroom.scwclubs.com. $10 for 2020. Admission fees for dances “Karaoke Kabaret.” Look for the neon learn how to use the seven basic tools of members offer years of experience and Dances are held at the Palm Ridge are listed above. We have reciprocity sign in the main hallway. The singing the craft. Various other leather-working are always happy and available to ex- Rec Center Summit A. A new series of with the following Sun City clubs: Bell order is first come, first served. Mem- techniques are occasionally explored as change ideas, answer questions and as- dance lessons will begin on Monday, Center’s Sunday Evening Dance Club, bership is $10 per year and is open to well. sist with projects. The club also has a Feb. 24, at Palm Ridge Summit B with Bell Center’s Wednesday Afternoon Tea Sun City West residents with a valid Rec The club is a great place to meet oth- variety of items and kits for sale to Level 1 Foxtrot at 11 a.m. and Level 2 Dance Club and Sundial’s Friday Center photo ID card. Members pay $2 ers who love the craft of leather work- members and all that is required is your Waltz at noon; and on Tuesday, Feb. 25, Evening Ballroom Dance Club. to sing and their accompanied guests ing. The Leather Carvers meet from 8 imagination! Active club members re- at R.H. Johnson Social Hall East with The Hillcrest Dance and Social Club pay $3, listening is free. You need not a.m. to noon in the Kuentz Rec Center Level 1 East Coast Swing at 5 p.m., is open to club members and their ac- sing to be a member. For more informa- Monday through Friday and sometimes Level 1 Rumba at 6 p.m. and Level 2 companied guests. Dances are held in tion contact Pat Hundley at 623-584- in the afternoons if there are at least two Night Club 2-Step at 7 p.m. The instruc- Continued on Page 28 the Social Hall R.H. Johnson Rec Cen- 1023 or [email protected], or for members present as required by the Rec tor for all lessons is Paul Jack. Each one- ter, 19803 R.H. Johnson Social Hall. membership Cora Weaver at hour lesson is 45 minutes of instruction [email protected]. Visit the and 15 minutes of supervised practice. club's website, karaoke.scwclubs.com, INVESTMENT Cost of each lesson is $4 for club mem- We are members who provide in- to download a membership form or for bers and $6 for non-members (an addi- vestors education to assist each other in more information. tional fee may be required for making informed investment decisions. The club recently installed a new non-RCSCW card-holders). Open to Club members make their own financial computer with 276,000 song titles to club members and their accompanied decisions, using their own resources. We choose from. Surely we have a song you guests. Latest information is available at provide a forum for guest speakers and have been dying to sing! latinballroom.scwclubs.com or call 623- club members with a variety of topics Members are busy planning for the 975-6248. each week. Meetings are from 6:30 to 8 20th anniversary dinner show Sunday, p.m. each Monday in the Lecture Hall at March 15, at Palm Ridge. “Twenty R.H. Johnson Rec Center, 19803 R.H. Years of Memories and Melodies” LAWN BOWLING Johnson Blvd. promises to be quite a show. Reserva- Lawn Bowls? “What’s that,” you The annual membership fee is $10 tions are required, tickets are $25 per say? Weight, grass, jack, holding, shot – those are just a few terms that have a dif- ferent meaning in lawn bowling. Come out and give the Johnson Lawn Bowl Club a try. We’re a friendly group. Young, old, men, women are all equals in this sport. The first introductory les- son is free. Please use the sign up sheet to the left of the club house entrance, in- side the walking track at R.H. Johnson. If you get hooked after the first lesson join the club, take a few more lessons and join in our daily jitneys. Yearly dues are only $15. First-time membership requires an additional fee The Leather Carvers elected its 2020 officers at the December mem- of $13 for name and board tags. Open to bership meeting. Pictured are Secretary Peg Fischer and President HORSESHOE club members and their guests. John Richter (standing), Treasurer Kim Pierson and Vice President Ted The Horseshoe Club has elected officers for 2020. Installed, from left to Collmar. The outgoing officers were honored at the December Christmas right, are Jerry Solheim, vice president; Arlin Bates, secretary; Bob dinner. Thank you to Dick Tiede, Kyle Betz and Bruce Wallen for their Plueger, president; and Gina Garcia, treasurer. The Horseshoe Club has LEATHER CARVERS Do you want to learn a new craft in hard work and many hours of time given to the club. Job well done! The been a Sun City West Chartered Club since 1984, with current partici- Leather Carvers look forward to the new year with their new leadership pation by 75 members. If you would like more information about this fun the new year? Do you enjoy working with your hands and creating one-of-a- and opportunities. The club meets at 8 a.m. at the Kuentz Rec Center and challenging game, contact Bill Hart at [email protected]. Monday through Friday. Page 28 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 February 2020 Club Corner

and some of our latest projects. We are constantly sharing our skills, ideas and projects. We do this all, while enjoying each other’s company. First timers, come by our meeting to learn what is going on! Among the charities we support are: bags for women’s shelters, baby hats and blankets for numerous hospital and veteran projects, afghans for veterans in rehab centers, bed shawls for hospital and chemo patients, Christmas bags for homeless veterans’ children, and many more. If you are interested in joining, please The Midwest Connection Quartet will perform for the Music Club’s MEN’S CLUB come by the Mac-Cro-Knit Club at monthly concert Feb. 12. The Men’s Club has named its 2020 officers – from left to right, back Kuentz Recreation Center in Room 3 row: Ron Parsons, vice president; Dave Klat, steward; Keith Steffen, where we meet year-round from 8 to 11 Luncheon at the R.H. Johnson Social 9 a.m. May 14 in the R.H. Johnson So- treasurer; front row: Joe Prendergast, member at large; Jerry Bolles, a.m. each Thursday. New members are Hall on Feb. 13 following the general cial Hall. always welcome. Annual dues are $5. membership meeting. Several club Membership is $5 annually. For fur- president; Jim Easter, secretary; Herb Maron, member at large. We appreciate all yarn donations for members are looking forward to submit- ther information call 516-527-4437 or our many charity projects. For more in- ting crockpots of their favorite chili 860 608-1267. formation on the club or yarn donations, recipes, which will be judged by a panel From Page 27 programs frequently added to our site. Join us. please contact Sharon at 816-529-7339. of fellow club members. Club member MODEL RAILROAD

Ken Booth won the 2019 Best Chili Happy Valentines Day! LINE DANCERS MAH JONGG award with his Chicken Green Chili Our clubhouse hours at R.H. Johnson ceive discounts at some local stores by Our second mini tournament will take recipe – who will win the award in Rec Center, are: 9 a.m. to noon Mon- showing their current membership card. We have plenty of line dancing for all 2020? Club members are invited to dance levels this month! place on Saturday, Feb 15. It is filled and days, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fri- Handcrafted leather items make won- looks like it will be a great day. Thanks enjoy a lunch of delicious chili, corn days; 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evenings. We derful gifts for family and friends. Some The Beginners Workshop starts on bread, Valentine’s Day desserts all pre- Feb. 5 and meets on the four Wednes- to Barbara McCart and Patricia Martin have HO scale and N scale layouts for members sell their items in the Village for organizing it. pared by club members at this fun event. you to peruse. Store and in the club room. You also days in February from 12:30 to 1:30 If you’re interested in learning more p.m. at the Johnson Social Hall. The The Mah Jongg Club is opened to Our outdoor G-scale railroad is at may have something custom made if SCW residents with a current rec card. about a wide variety of metal-related Beardsley Park, where the hours are: you like. dance fee is $20, plus a $5 club mem- equipment, or making metal artwork, bership fee (cash/checks). We have three Dues are $10 year. noon to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; All Sun City West residents with a The club meets every Tuesday and stop by the club at 13849 W. Camino and noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. valid rec card are welcome to join so additional teaching classes on Wednes- Del Sol for a tour and to meet club days at the Social Hall: Beginners Plus Thursday during the year, from 11 a.m. Stop by either or both of our locations please visit our web site at scwleather- to 3:30 p.m. in the Sagebrush Room at members. No prior experience is re- and take part in our railroading activi- carversclub.weebly.com or call 623- (1:40), Upper Beginners (2:45) and Easy quired; multiple classes are available. Intermediate (3:50). We offer a dynamic the Beardsley Rec Center. You do not ties. New members are welcomed. Club 203-7283 for information. have to play both days. Sign-in and so- The club is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. membership is open to all rec card mem- line dance exercise class at 9:40 a.m. Monday through Friday; weekends from Thursdays at the Palm Ridge Summit cial time is between 11 and 11:30 a.m. bers. Initial fee is $30, $20 per year and games start at 11:30. On the first noon to 4 p.m. Call the club with ques- thereafter. LGBT Hall and 11:30 a.m. Saturdays in the tions at 623-584-0150 or visit scwmet- We are a social club dedicated to the Thursday of February, April, September, Visit our website at railroad.scw- Johnson Social Hall. Our very popular alclub.com for more information. needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and October and November we have a short clubs.com and print a membership form, Dance in Line class, a traditional transgender residents and their friends straight dancing (no teaching) class, business meeting with members supply- then join the fun! and allies in Sun City West. Our group meets 11:20 a.m. Wednesdays in the So- ing treats. We also have treats on the MINI GOLFERS is open to any rec card holder. We pride cial Hall. The club also hosts two other months except July and August. Come out and join us every Thursday MUSIC If you are interested in Mah Jongg ourselves as being a community, open to monthly dances on Mondays. All classes at the R.H. Johnson Mini Golf Course. Midwest Connection will bring their and would like to see what it is all about, meeting new people, and facilitate and are taught by Kort Kurdi. Play beginning at 9:30 a.m. sharp, come barbershop harmony to the stage for the encourage inclusiveness and network- Club membership is $5 and open to come as a guest. It is not the game that a little early and sign up at 9:20. Our ing. Best of all, a place where everyone Sun City West residents with valid rec is on your computer. If you already next big event will be March 5 - Casino know how to play, bring your Mah card is welcome. cards. Members pay $5 per class. Guests trip. Continued on Page 29 We meet each second Monday at 5:30 must be accompanied by a club member and visit us on Tuesday. It is a great day Our next scheduled meeting will be at p.m., and at 2 p.m. the fourth Sunday at and may attend three times in a calendar to visit since we tend to be a smaller our club house space within the Men’s year. Guests pay slightly higher dance group and it’s a great way to meet the Club. Activities may include hanging fees. For information, contact other ladies. Call Phyllis Hibben at 623- out, potlucks, movies, guest presenta- [email protected] or 623-556-9093. 398-7771, between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m., tions, community activities, and our fa- Register for the Beginners Workshop is or Patricia Martin at 360-490-0182 if vorite monthly breakfast. In addition, available at linedancers.scwclubs.com you would like to visit us or have any we participate in social outings such as and go to "Membership" and click on questions. restaurant tours, group visits to local fes- the registration form or arrive around tivals, museum exhibits, and much 12:10 p.m. Feb. 5 and register before MEN’S NINERS GOLF more. We maintain a fun-packed sched- class starts. The Men’s Niners Golf Club was ule: formed to fill a need of golf for residents Thursday, Feb. 6 - Breakfast at MAC-CRO-KNIT who cannot play 18 holes of golf due to Betty’s Rooste at 8:30 a.m. health reasons or time constraints, or Sunday, Feb. 23 - Tour of the Japan- Come learn a new skill or improve your current skills this New Year at the just want another fun day of golf. ese Friendship Garden in Phoenix The Club is sponsored by the Sun These events and more are listed in Mac-Cro-Knit Club. We have special activities every month. Our project win- City West Golf Council with support our website. For additional club infor- from Golf Operations and has been for- mation visit our web portal at dow at Kuentz is updated monthly to show off our members skills. mally recognized by the Arizona Golf scwlgbt.scwclubs.com Association. All members establish a Our group keeps growing and so do Visit our website at knit.scwclubs.com to see our activities nine hole USGA handicap. The annual our social activities, with events and fee is $25. Above, Metal Club members The playing schedule provides for enjoyed a chili lunch as part competitive golf outings each Thursday of the club’s first Chili Cookoff at Stardust Golf Course with tee times in 2019. Left, Metal Club starting at noon during the winter member Ken Booth won the months. The club rotates monthly be- first Metal Club Chili Cookoff tween the two executive courses that are in 2019 with his chicken open during the summer months with green chili recipe. tee times starting at 8:30 a.m. The club has its own monitor. For additional information, contact Howard Allnutt at 214-0583. Kort Kurdi leads members from the Line Dancers Club in their last monthly dance for the year. The members enjoyed doing many of their METAL favorites from 2019! For club information, contact [email protected] The Sun City West Metal Club will or 623-556-9093. hold its second annual Chili Cookoff February 2020 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 29 Club Corner

From Page 28 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CLUB Do you have a motorhome, fifth Music Club’s monthly concert Feb. 12 wheel, travel trailer, or camper? If so, at the Stardust Theatre. The program we invite you to join us at an RV Club will feature love songs in honor of meeting at the R.H. Johnson Rec Center. Valentines’ Day along with the group’s Guests are welcome at all meetings. The charming wit. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., RV Club is a social and traveling club, a short business meeting begins at 2 PM, made up of RVers and former RVers. We with the performance immediately fol- meet at the R.H. Johnson Social Hall, lowing. This is a new group comprised usually twice a month on Tuesdays. A of: Bill Shaw, bass; Grant Fox, tenor; general business meeting and pot luck Curt Struyk, lead and Brion Grant, bari- dinner, with entertainment following, is tone, but together they have more than scheduled for Feb. 4 and March 3. The a hundred years of experience in the bar- social time begins at 5:15 p.m. Please bershop genre. bring a dish to share for eight to 10 peo- The March 11 program features the The Palo Verde Patchers invites all ple and your place setting for this fun Third Street Jazz group. to a one-day quilt exhibit and cele- night! Music Club members and their ac- bration of our love for Sun City Upcoming caravan meetings are companied guests are welcome. Sun scheduled for Feb. 25 and March 24. West. The event is free and open to City West residents are encouraged to They begin at 8:30 a.m. with a social Mike McDow is the Rhythm Tap- become members of the club for an an- the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. time, during which coffee and donuts pers’ new Clogging instructor. nual membership of $5. You need not be Monday, Feb. 17, at Palm Ridge are provided. At caravan meetings you a musician yourself; just enjoy a variety Rec Center in Summit Hall B. More may sign up for trips and learn about than 90 members are participating RHYTHM TAPPERS of music. You may sign up or renew past and future ones. Meet Mike McDow, Rhythm Tappers' your membership before the meeting. and will have their quilts on display. Traveling with the RV Club is great Clogging instructor who teaches Begin- Why not bring your sweetheart and join Pictured with raffle items for this fun! Not only do the travelers get to ex- ning as well as Easy Intermediate Clog- us for a free, fun concert? Programs are event are, from left to right: Swanee perience new and exciting places, but ging on Thursdays at 5 and 6 p.m. in the presented the second Wednesday of the Pringle holding a fabric basket, Barb Shorty (event organizer) holding a they have a wonderful time traveling Dance Room at the Palm Ridge Rec month at 2 p.m., at the Stardust Theatre wall hanging, and Joyce Kent holding a table runner. Proceeds from the and exploring together. Here are some Center. Mike has more than 30 years of from October through April. For more raffle will benefit the Community Fund of Sun City West. of our recent and upcoming trips: Ex- experience as a teacher and dancer not information, call club president Tony plore San Diego, Travel the Phoenix only here, but in Oregon and California, Miller at 480-319-2753. mount and matt pictures, sign up for ing from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday Light Rail, Winter Picnic at White Tank helping both men and women learn this classes, get information and pay dues. Feb. 12 and March 18, in our club room Regional Park, Renaissance Festival in very old and very much fun dance form. PALO VERDE PATCHERS You can also convert 8mm and 16mm at Beardsley Rec Center. Cost is $5 per Gold Canyon, Lake Havasu Western New students are welcome at any time! Palo Verde Patchers Quilt Club offers silent, sound, or Hi 8 movies to DVD, class. Shannon provides the teaching Winter Blast, Discover East Washington All other Rhythm Tappers classes are on members many opportunities to develop make movies, transfer slides and VHS and supplies, including the chicken egg. and Northern Idaho. We hope you will Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, new skills and friendships by providing to DVD, work with Elements, and trans- You will leave with a finished, dyed egg join us at a meeting soon! For further in- also at the Palm Ridge Dance Room and a variety of special interest mini groups fer records or cassettes to CDs. You will that you created. Shannon is a fun, pas- formation, please see our website are open to new students as well. Regis- and classes. Classes for February in- want to learn to use our Still Life and sionate teacher and the class is truly in- rv.scwclubs.com; or email: suncity- clude the Underground Railroad block Portrait Studio. Visit teresting. You need to be a member of [email protected]. of the month, Scrappy Hugs and Kisses photographyscw.org. We are open to Beardsley Porcelain Painters to partici- Continued on Page 30 quilt, Jelly Roll Rug, Wool 101 a Begin- club members and their accompanied pate. (Membership for our club is only ners Stitch Along, A Winter Pine wall guests. $5 per year.) Check out our windows at hanging, Fabric Wrapped Basket, and Photography West meets at 10 a.m. Beardsley to see some beautiful ostrich Chaotic Placemats. Fridays at the Stardust at Kuentz with a and goose eggs Shannon has created. Announcement meetings are held on special program each week. Photo exhi- Stop by and see us at Beardsley Rec the first, third and fourth Tuesday of the bitions are in the Photo Lab at 2 p.m. Center. We welcome visitors and look month at 10 a.m. in Room 4 of the (Feb. 14, 28) photography is displayed forward to the opportunity to explain a Kuentz Center. Come early to socialize at the Library. Pictures and cards are bit about our club and porcelain painting and sign up for classes. The general available for purchase at the Village in general, and to show you the variety meeting is held on the second Tuesday Store. of items you can create for yourself, of the month at 11:30 in the R.H. John- Photography West is dedicated to family, friends, and to sell at the Village son Social Hall. The February meeting helping its members become better pho- Store. Club membership is $5, which in- speaker is Janice Chesnik featuring her tographers through instructional pro- cludes a year’s membership, free begin- kaleidoscope quilts. For further informa- grams, workshops, and mentoring ner lessons, a free piece of white tion visit patchers.scwclubs.com or call opportunities. There are two Print and porcelain to paint, and free use of President Kathy Tiede at 218-790-4688. Projected Images competitions each brushes and paints for your first project. year for beginner, advanced, and master. Use of our kilns is always free to mem- Check website for travel opportunities, bers. Club hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 PICKLEBALL PHOTOGRAPHY WEST classes, user groups, competition dates, p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sun City West Pickleball member Grant Fox won two silver medals at Photography West, at the Beardsley social events, and general information. and 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturday. the 2019 USAPA Nationals tournament hosted by Indian Wells Tennis Recreation Center, is a club for Sun City Please call Shannon Jefferson, 623-237- Garden. Fox partnered with Iowan Barb Shinseki, left, in the mixed dou- West residents who enjoy photography. 1813, or Linda Conrad, 262-903-8852, Photo/Video/Digital labs (623-544- PORCELAIN PAINTERS bles 75+ 3.5 skill division, and Jim Saunders from Sun City Grand in the Porcelain Painter Shannon Jefferson with any questions. men's doubles 75+ 4.0 bracket. For more information go online visit scw- 6520) regular hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. You may will offer classes in Ukrainian Egg Dye- pickleballclub.com. Photography West Print Competition winners revealed

The following are the results of the Poch, second place; Ella Schreiber, - Emily Schwoerke, first and third place; Dec. 6 Photography West Print Compe- Rondy Voorhees and Mark McKinney, Ken Kvam, second place and honorable tition. honorable mention mention. Class M - Barbara Freedman, There were 169 entries among the Monochromatic: Class B - Barbara first place and honorable mention; Ella three classes - beginner, advanced and Kemp, first place; Doug Culliton, sec- Schreiber, second place; Jerry Funk, master. Some categories have beginners ond place; David Pickles, third place. third place and advanced combined. Additional Class A - Emily Schwoerke, first place Rotating Subject/Street Scenes: Class club information can be found at pho- and honorable mention; Ken Kvam, sec- B - Barbara Kemp, first place; Alison tographyscw.org. ond place; Doug Pumphrey, third place Guthrie, second place; Jack O’Donnell, Open: Class B - Barbara Kemp, first and honorable mention. third place. Class A - Nancy Fedder- and second place; David Pickles, third Class M - Mark McKinney, first mann, first and second place; Ken place; Roni Chapman, honorable men- place; Ella Schreiber, second place; Kvam, third place; Doug Pumphrey, tion. Class A - Ken Kvam, first place Donna Morell, third place; Rondy honorable mention. Class M - Beth and honorable mention; Doug Voorhees and Lance Janaskie, honorable Tewhill, first place; Rondy Vooehees, Pumphrey, second place; Emily Schwo- mention. second place; Ron Applebaum, third erke, third place. Class M - Beth Creative Expression: Class B - David place; Jan Keane and Sharon Poch, hon- Pictured are Class B Winners Nancy Feddermann, Doug Pumphrey, Tewhill, first and third place; Sharon Pickles, first and second place. Class A orable mention. Emily Schwoerke, and Ken Kvam. Page 30 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 February 2020 Club Corner

From Page 29 tration forms are available in the Dance Room, online at tappers.scwclubs.com, or call Jan 503-367-4986 or Suzanne 623-374-6817. The full schedule is as follows: Mon- day, Wednesday, Friday, Beginning Tap, 9 a.m.; Morning Tap, 10 a.m. (requires basic tap knowledge and/or enrollment in Beginning Tap); Golden Girls Jazz, 11 a.m.; Jazzy Poms, a marching class, noon; High Intermediate Jazz with Rip ‘n Sew clubs members work on projects in the club room at R.H. Carol, 1 p.m.; Advanced Tap, 2 p.m. Johnson Rec Center. The Sun City West Swim Team is comprised of, from left to right, Both afternoon jazz and tap offer a non- back row: Barb Sloan, Donna Howard, Tom, Gynt Clifford, and Lee performing technique class on Mondays and sewing supplies from their personal for our Classic Rewind Dances on Sat- Howard; front: Suk-King, Karen Loring, Dianne Heisner, Delilah with performance routines taught on stash at very reasonable prices. The sale urday, Feb. 1, and Saturday, Feb. 22, at George, and Mike Fleming. Wednesdays and practiced on Fridays. will be held at the Rip ‘n Sew Club (next Palm Ridge Rec Center. Lessons are at Those wishing to perform must take to the Village Store) from 9 a.m. to noon 6 and dance from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Kort both Monday and Wednesday classes. Saturday, Feb. 22. plays the hottest dance music from the Sportsman’s Club adds Thursdays: Beginning Clogging, 5 p.m.; The Rip ‘n Sew Club is open seven ’60s, ’70s and ’80 s, from Rock to Mo- Easy Intermediate Clogging, 6 p.m. days a week: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday town, including a few current favorites through Saturday; extended hours from and requests – all from the original Swim Team to group roster 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thurs- artists! Cups and ice are provided. Feel RIP ‘N SEW The Sportsmans Club officially welcomed the Sun City West Swim Team It’s a new year with new officers, all day; and 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Our free to bring whatever snacks and bev- monthly general meetings are the first erages you like! Cost is $6 for members at its Dec. 16 meeting. The Swim Team has been an informal group of com- new sewing machines, many new petitive and recreational swimmers for about 15 years and they are very ex- classes and new members! Thursday of each month where we share and $8 for guests. information and have “show and tell” on Dance Exercise: Join Kort on the cited to be part of this chartered club. Swimmers practice at a variety of Sun Things are rockin’ at the Rip ‘N Sew City West pools and variety of times. Club. The club recently purchased 17 recent sewing projects. Check the web- dance floor every Saturday morning at site to make sure there are no changes to 9 a.m. at R.H. Johnson Social Hall as he As part of a charter club, swimmers look forward to consistent training, new Janome sewing machines replacing pool time, and representing Sun City West to other communities. The swim the aging Juki machines. Members are these normal club hours. leads us in his one-of-a-kind dance ex- For information on joining or to ercise program called “Rock ’n’ club promotes recreational swimming with several swim clinics throughout required to complete a short training the year. Additionally, there is training with coaching for the competitive class before being allowed to sew on the arrange a tour, call the club at 623-546- Rhythms.” This fun, energizing class 4050. uses basic, easy dance steps and rhythms swimmer. new machines. Many members have al- In 2019 these athletes and others from the team participated in the United ready completed the training and are designed for everybody! With Kort’s unique style of showing and calling the States Masters Swimming (UCMS.org) meets at Short Course Nationals meet happy with the features of the Janome ROCK ’N’ ROLL DANCE in April; Long Course Nationals meet in Mission Viejo, Calif., in August; the machines. Free sandwiches with a variety of steps, you’ll be dancing to the beat in no time. Cost is $5 for members and $6 for Jamina Winston Short Course meters meet in September; and the Ron Johnson Classes are now in full swing; recent meats, cheeses, chips and cookies with Invitational in November. Several members also traveled to the national Sen- classes included an apron, a tablet tote paid admission to our second dance in guests. Annual membership is $7. Call 480- ior Olympics in the summer held in San Antonio. Overall the team did great bag, a mesh tote bag and a swirl table February - Saturday, Feb. 22. Come join with several swimmers making “personal best times” and a few Arizona state runner. us on the dance floor! 259-7281 or visit rocknroll.scwclubs.com for more infor- records. January saw the start of a new set of Remember movin’ and groovin’ on The Swim Team is coached by Lee Howard who has both collegiate and officers who are bringing with them re- the dance floor way back when? Let’s mation and updates. Olympic experience. For more information, please contact Dianne Heisner freshingly new ideas for all club mem- rewind and do it all again! We have you 248-703-8242. bers. We already welcomed 21 new covered all year round with Classic ROCKHOUNDS members to the club in the past month. Rewind Rock ’n’ Roll Dances and Rock The Rockhounds West Club is a club If you haven’t checked us out, now’s a ’n’ Rhythms Dance Exercise. The heart dedicated to learning about the geology good time to see what’s new at the club. of rock ’n’ roll is still beatin’ right here of Arizona through education of its The public is invited to our annual in Sun City West! Stash Sale where members sell material Rock ’n’ Roll Dances: Singles and couples, let’s dance! Join DJ Kort Kurdi Continued on Page 31

Above, Annie Erickson, Karen Krul, Judy Peoples, and Donna Barr enjoy Claire Green, Suzy Hendershot, 2 big Square Dances coming our Christmas dinner at Briarwood Country Club. Left, SPAM donated Debbee Malinowski, Gayle Square and round dancers are antic- Northern Arizona. The festival will at- funds and food to Valley View Bank. Pictured are Jesse Ramirez from Reynolds, Kandee Walters- the Food Bank and Cathy Armstrong of Stamping, Papercrafting and Learned invite you to attend our ipating two special dances coming to tract hundreds of dancers. The square Sun City West. On Sunday, Feb. 2, our dance callers will be Gary Shoemake More.Right, Club members created Christmas cards one of our classes February Classic Rewind Rock 'n' Westerners Square Dance Club will from Tennessee and our local Lee in December. Roll Dances at Palm Ridge on Sat- have a special afternoon Winterfest Hailey. Round dances will be led by urday, Feb. 1, and Saturday, Feb. Dance at the Palm Ridge Recreation Ronnie Fontaine. Dancing will occur 22, at 6 p.m. DJ Kort Kurdi plays Center. It will start at 1:30 and con- from 1 to 10 p.m. Friday and all day all the hottest dance music from tinue to 4 p.m. Famous caller Bob Asp Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. the '60s, '70s and '80s along with from Illinois will be leading the These dances are open to all, with lots current popular hits. Free sand- square dances. Larry Sperry will be of food included. Admission can be wiches with a variety of meats and leading the round dances. Admission purchased at the door, or by pre-reg- cheeses, chips, and cookies, with is $5. Attendees are invited to bring istration discount at your paid admission to the dance, plates of snack food to share at the big azsquaredance.com, and click on Fes- will be provided at the dance on food table. There will be many door tivals. Feb. 22. Cups and ice are pro- prizes. Our Westerners Square Dance Club vided. Feel free to BYOB and On March 13 and 14, the Grand dances every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the snacks. Cost is $6 for members Canyon Square Dance Association R.H. Johnson Social Hall. For infor- and $8 for guests. Call 480-259- will have its annual festival at Palm mation on the club, or these two spe- 7281 or visit the club’s website at Ridge Rec Center. This association is cial dances, call 623-251-7655. rocknroll.scwclubs.com. a group of 13 square dance clubs in February 2020 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 31 Club Corner

From Page 30 There are 34-38 teams, fewer during Theatre West to present ‘The Pajama Game’ the three summer sessions, plus special teams and leagues listed below. Teams Join Theatre West as the club pres- usually have 11 players, including four members by guest speakers at the ents the Tony-award winning musical outfielders and a rover (no rover in the monthly meetings. “The Pajama Game” March 10-22. American League). Cost is only $50 per The club takes a monthly field trip to Tickets are $15 per person and are year ($100 the first year) and includes a rock and mineral sites for collection of on sale at the R.H. Johnson Box Of- uniform. Open practices, tournaments rock specimens. fice, 19803 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd., or and special games are on other days. For There is a monthly campfire for online at theatrewest.com. The show information, call Ken Skinner at 623- members to share their finds and enjoy is co-directed by Ellen Strier and 546-8983 or visit azsrsoftball.com. the club’s camaraderie. Call 207-505- Lydia Harry. 70s Softball League: Club members 1542 for more information. Conditions at the Sleep-Tite Pa- born in 1950 or earlier are eligible to jama Factory are anything but peace- play in one of two divisions based on ful as sparks fly between new Pictured is the cast of “The Pajama Game,” which will be performed skills. Games alternate between Sun SATURDAY NIGHT superintendent, Sid Sorokin, and Babe by members of the Theatre West Club March 10-22. City West and Sun City on Saturday GAMESTERS Williams, leader of the union griev- mornings. For information, contact On Saturday night, starting at 5:30 ance committee. Their stormy rela- Lloyd Styrwoll at 218-259-4777. p.m. (4:30 for poker) until 8:45, tionship comes to a head when the Katherine “Babe” Williams - Vicki Joe - Bob Collins Women’s Softball: The “Hot Gamester’s at Beardsley Recreational workers strike for a 7-and-a-half cent Baker Brenda - Gale Leach Flashes” play in Sun City West on most Center has various games, such as, Dou- pay increase, setting off not only a Myron “Old Man” Hasler - Don Virginia - Kathy-Lee Christensen Saturdays from November to March. ble Pinochle (you must be there by 5:15 conflict between management and Hehman Poopsie - Donna Meyer For information, call President Carol p.m.), Mah Jongg, Pan, Mexican Train labor, but a battle of the sexes as well. Gladys Hotchkiss - Shar Beteben- Gus - Len Franke Bowden at 623-337-5131. and others or bring your own tile, card “The Pajama Game,” originally ner Sara - Diane Morrison Coed League: This is about fun, not or board game with your friends and written by George Abbott & Richard Vernon Hines - Earl Thomas Mary - Mary McHugh competition. We are always looking for start something new! The dues are only Bissell with music from Richard Adler Prez - Bernie Meagher Rita - June Gust more women of any skill level. Make $5 (you can come as a guest to check it and Jerry Ross, brims with songs and Mabel - Vicky Johnsen Carmen - Carrie Comorre new friends. For information, call Rick out) and we have pot lucks from time to dances that have become musical the- Mae - Colleen Parrish Sandra - Lorraine Rollnik Bialock at 360-509-3625. time. You can bring snacks/drinks, in- atre standards, including “Steam Pop - Wayne Kindall Doris - Cynda Burns Green Team: Newcomers are evalu- cluding alcohol within reason for your Heat” and “Hernando’s Hideaway.” Max - Mike Baker Charlene - Linda Hicks ated then assigned to teams. For infor- own groups, as well, anytime. We are in The cast will feature: Charley - Jack Tauber Dancer - Linda Thordsen mation, contact John Kachorsky at the newly refurbished Ocotillo and Sid Sorokin - Steve Johnsen 661-313-4091. Saguaro Rooms. a tour of our club/classroom. We have Rosemary Dougherty is the president lots of stamps, dies, punches, idea books and her number is 623-760-8479. SPANISH and knowledgeable members to get you Welcome to the Spanish Club! Come started. We meet at the Beardsley Rec and share the fun of learning the Spanish SCRAPBOOKING, Center in the Agave room. Our club language and culture. Many club mem- hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday PAPERCRAFT & MORE bers are learning Spanish for the first evenings; 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thurs- Christmas and New Years are well be- time. Others have become quite com- days and 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays. The hind us and it is time to begin scrap- fortable speaking Spanish. Learning a room is also open Saturdays from 1 to 5 booking those wonderful Christmas language can be a great brain exercise p.m. Our club offers classes to those memories. At our club - Stamping, Pa- that keeps us young. new to cardmaking and stamping as the percrafting and More (SPAM) - we have Classes are offered Monday through opportunity to learn new techniques to members scrapbooking digitally as well Friday at Beardsley Rec Center. A new take your projects up a notch. as the traditional way. It is a lot of shar- beginning class designed for students Start the new year off by learning a ing ideas for layouts. And then we have with no past language experience meets new craft at SPAM. card makers. Surely many of them on Fridays. There are other beginner stamped and created their personalized groups as well as intermediate, ad- thank you cards. SINGLES vanced and conversational classes. Ad- Are you thinking you might like to The following are the February activ- Sportsman’s Club B hikers cross Cave Creek at Spur Cross Park. mission is free for members. Description learn more about this club? Drop in for ities scheduled for the Singles Club. of classes and teachers can be found on our website, spanish.scwclubs.com. These activities are open to club mem- this email, please do not hesitate to con- Club members have two spring travel bers and their accompanied guests. tact me at 773-491-1041. If you have opportunities. A Spanish immersion pro- Feb. 1, Saturday, 5 to 8 p.m.: House questions regarding the club, please con- gram in Seville, Spain, includes inten- Party. BYOB and snack to share. Hosted tact our president, Toni Tucker, at 720- sive language lessons and side by Tom M. Limit 25. For information 273-3587. excursions. Another travel opportunity call 623-229-4011. is a trip to Cuba to explore the entire is- Feb. 4, Tuesday, 10 a.m.: Breakfast at SOFTBALL land. Betty's Rooste, in Sun City West. Order Sun City West and Sun City residents Fiestas with food and entertainment from menu. Hosted by Marylou. Limit may sign up for exciting senior softball are held quarterly. The Valentine Fiesta 30. For information call 623-229-4011. any time. You will be in one of three fun is Feb. 12 at Palm Ridge Summit Hall Feb. 12, Wednesday, 12:45 p.m.: leagues: Central, between the more A. General meeting. Palm Ridge, Summit recreational National or the more ad- Check our website for information on A. Enjoy an ice cream social to celebrate vanced American. Games are twice per our Book Club, Fiestas, movie night, Valentine's Day and sign up for March week, no weekends, alternating between Mexican Train board game. Read our activities. Call 623-229-4011 for details. beautiful Sun City West and Sun City newsletter for club information. For Above, a large gathering a fun-loving Sun City West singles enjoy a Feb. 20, Thursday, 12:30 p.m.: Lunch fields “all year.” The Spring session will Christmas celebration with dinner and then a tour of the Christmas lights. at Long Horn Steakhouse, Surprise. Cel- go into April. Continued on Page 32 The hostess in the center bottom right corner is Kay Heinig. Sun City West ebrate Leap Year. Order from menu. singles meets at 12:45 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Hosted by Marylou. Limit 25. Call 623- Palm Ridge Rec Center. For information call 623-229-4011. Below, Sun 229-4011 for details. City West Singles installs new officers for 2020, from left to right: Sue Feb. 25, Tuesday, 5:45 p.m.: Game Brokaw, past president installs Toni Tucker, president; Carol Sarna, vice night at Beardsley Rec Center, Chicory president; Kay Heinig, co-secretary; Marylou Fairgrieve, co-secretary; Room. BYOB and a snack to share. Va- Barb Golden, treasurer; Sharon Williams, co-member-at-large. riety of games available or bring your own. For information, call 623-229- 4011. This is a great way to get ac- quainted! General meetings are at 12:45 p.m. the second Wednesday at Palm Ridge Rec Center each month. Meetings in- clude program, activity sign-up lists. Coffee and treats offer time to get to mingle. Free ice cream social on sched- ule for Feb. 13 meeting. Sun City West Stardust officers for 2020 are co-Presidents Katherine Heiser and Avis resident singles are invited when accom- Bennett, co-Vice Presidents Gail Selander and Wanda Jaeb, Treasurer panied by a member. To arrange your Susan Earp and Secretary Dorothy Lester. The general meeting will be visit call 623- 229 -4011 If you have any questions regarding Jan. 23 at Palm Ridge. Page 32 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 February 2020 Club Corner raphy, flora, and fauna. These activities STARDUST LADIES are also a way to help maintain your body and brain health. GOLF The Big Wheels group has a schedule Come join the Stardust Ladies Golf of “rides.” Clay Target Shooting will Club on Tuesdays to play at Stardust Ex- meet every Thursday. Target Shooting ecutive Golf Course. You can elect to will meet on the second and fourth play nine holes or 18 holes. You can Wednesdays each month. Hikes are play competitively and establish a hand- scheduled weekly. icap, or you can just play noncompeti- Check the website for details at tively and enjoy the game with a sportsman.scwclubs.com. friendly group of golfers. There are One can join the Club via the website weekly games for those who want to or at the next general meeting Monday, participate and a few tournaments Feb. 17, at the R.H. Johnson Social Hall. throughout the year as well as luncheons The meeting starts at 1 p.m. and the and the holiday gathering. guest speaker will start speaking about Applications for membership are 1:45. available at the Stardust Club House or on our website WESTERNAIRES This month we have two speakers. The Westernaires Chorus is in full swing in preparation for "An American Missy Newman will inform us about sdladiesgolf.scwclubs.com. If you are Journey". The committee chairs have assumed their responsibilities for Arizona Outdoor Connection, which is not sure league play is for you, you can an organization dedicated to introducing play as a guest for a few weeks. Call the 2020 year and will assist the officers and director, Sylvia Collins, for outdoor activities to youths in Arizona. Judy at 218-234-1091 for additional in- the upcoming concerts – 7 p.m. April 3, 4 and 6; and 2 p.m. April 5. The Then Ranger Jared Welsh from Ari- formation. Committee Chairs are, from left to right, front row: Barb Carl, Ushers; zona State Parks and Trails will talk Wally Witz, Tickets; Robbie Combes & Marcia Proven, Costumes; back WATER FITNESS about the Granite Mountain Hotshots row: Cynda Burns, Membership; Bill Burns, Music Librarian; and Char TENNIS Kozlowski Publicity. "An American Journey" will have familiar songs that Jim Sloan, Sun City West's Gov- Memorial Trail at Yarnell Hill. He will If the thought of good exercise, lots erning Board President, presented discuss the fire tragedy, the decision by of fun, and meeting new friends appeals everyone will enjoy: such as "My Land," "O Say Can You See" and a certificate of recognition to Flora state parks to develop the trail, as well to you, then your best bet is to join the "Hush Little Baby." Performances are in the Stardust Theatre at Kuentz Vogt, who founded the Water Fit- as the hiking trail itself. Tennis Club; not only can you play ten- Rec Center, 14401 R.H. Johnson Blvd. Tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. Feb. ness Club in 1980, at the Water Come check us out, you may find nis, but platform tennis, table tennis, and 24 at the R.H. Johnson Rec Ctr Box Office, 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd. Fitness Club's Holiday Luncheon some new friends and activities to do. volleyball are offered. or online at suncitywest.com/Stardust Theatre/Theatre Tickets. Dec. 17. New officers for 2020 are Lee Hoag, SQUARE DANCE president; George Orchard, vice presi- tive fiber bands/straps) will be offered p.m. Monday through Saturday for any The Westerners Square Dance Club dent; Beverly Bormann, secretary; and in late February. There is a drop-in class game that you wish to play, or to just to From Page 31 does square dancing and round dancing. Beverly Jenkins, treasurer. offered monthly covering a variety of stop by and have a cup of coffee with If you are a square or round dancer, For those not wishing to be commit- topics. In December, we had a refresher your friends. All club members must be come any Thursday. We meet all year. ted to regular play, lots of drop-in tennis course in warping the Rigid Heddle Sun City West rec card holders, and one questions, call 541-815-8025 or email Square dancing is with the fabulous is available. Come by Tuesday, Thurs- loom. Recent classes have included can try us out two times as a guest be- [email protected]. caller Lee Hailey from 7 to 9 p.m. There day, and Saturday at 9 a.m. and Monday Weaving I, Tapestry and Triangle loom fore membership is required. are both round dances and square dances and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. are the days instruction. A special class on Felting is Members play lots of games, includ- every Thursday. We also have lots of and times, so just show up and play - upcoming also, taught by a nationally ing Mah Jongg, Hand and Foot, SPORTSMAN’S food dance parties, periodic lessons and everyone will be accommodated. This new year has started with club recognized instructor. Annually, an out- Canasta, Euchre, Pinochle, Scrabble, more. All regular dances are at the R.H. The fundraising golf tournament, side-the-guild instructor is brought in to and many others, with lessons being of- members continuing to stay busy visit- Johnson Social Hall. We will have a spe- benefitting St. Vincent de Paul, will take ing the Sonoran Desert to enjoy a vari- teach a class. fered in many of the games. Mah Jongg cial Winterfest Dance from 1:30 to 4 place Feb. 9, rain or shine. Think posi- Our studio also houses a library for lessons will be offered in February free ety of outdoor activities. The Club’s p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, at Palm Ridge tive, everyone. Board has also agreed to provide a weavers and a yarn store (members of charge for members only. Sign-up for Recreation Center with famous caller The next big event will be the 35th only). Our windows display a variety of these lessons is required. The club hosts “chartered” home for the Sun City West Bob Asp and cuer Larry Sperry. annual Swing into Spring Senior Tennis competitive Swim Club. beautiful items crafted by our members. a luncheon buffet the third Monday of Sun City West residents and invited Tournament, with something for every- The Village Store at R.H. Johnson has each month, as well as special-themed Come participate in activities de- guests are welcome. For information one. There will be men’s singles and signed to make you feel more connected many items for sale made by our tal- food events, breakfast outings to nearby call Bill or Suzy at 623-251-7655 or doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed ented members. restaurants, and day trips to local ven- to Sun City West and Arizona as you Paul at 608-669-0595. doubles for players 50 and over. A por- learn about area history, geology, geog- Please check out our website and ues. Special events for February will be tion of the proceeds will benefit Com- newsletter, which can be found at a Valentine’s Day celebration Feb. 14 munity Fund of SCW. Tournament dates weavers.scwclubs.com. The monitor and general membership meeting on are March 25-29. All information is at can be reached at 623-544-6515 for fur- Feb. 19. The Women’s Club also spon- swingintospringaz.com or call Diane at ther information. sors many philanthropic activities 603-483-5990. throughout the year. The next meeting will be at 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit the club Feb. 11 in the Social Hall. WOMEN’S CLUB The Sun City West Women's Social house during open hours and talk to one Table tennis is at the Activities Center of our members or visit our web site at across from the courts. Contact Lanny at Club is in the Kuentz Recreation Center, directly across from the Stardust The- womensclub.scwclubs.com or call the 623-584-6231 for information. club at 623-546-4236. ater. The club is open from 11 a.m. to 4 WEAVER’S WEST Weaver’s West welcomes all inexpe- rienced and experienced weavers to visit our studios at Kuentz Recreation Center. Our hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The monitor is happy to provide you with a tour of our two-room facility, which houses many floor and table looms as well as other types of weaving equipment and supplies. Monthly meetings are held on the first Friday of the month, with a social gathering at 9 a.m. and the business meeting at 9:30. Numerous social activ- Weaver’s West guild member Gloria Jacobs, who began weaving in ities are sprinkled throughout the year. 2013, displays an heirloom rug she wove last summer for her grandson We have a very active Spinning Cir- and his fiancé. The bride-to-be requested the rug with the idea of using cle, which meets on Thursday after- it at their September wedding, which was in their back yard. After weeks noons in Studio 2. You are welcome to of sampling colors and pattern, Gloria settled on a 48-by-90 inch piece visit if you have an interest in watching ZYMURGY in nine of the Fall colors the bride and groom requested. She decided them work their craft. January classes include Saori Weav- On Saturday, Dec. 21, a cash donation was made to JR Reece, presi- to weave it in a Krokbragd pattern (Krokbragd means “crooked path” in ing and Weaving II (table looms). Weav- dent of the Sun City West Community Fund. The cash was donated by Norwegian). It was woven on a large, heavy duty floor loom in the ing III (floor looms) will be offered soon many Zymurgy Club members at their annual Zolly Jolly Holiday Party. Kuentz studio and had to “rest” on two tables (off the loom) for a week. for those who have completed Weaving Pictured at the presentation are Bill Houck, president of the Zymurgy With each throw of the shuttle, Gloria said prayers for the bride and I (Rigid Heddle) and Weaving II. In ad- Club, Sheri Houck, Sharon Odya, Jackie Ryg, JR Reece and Mark King groom. The rug will remain a treasured family heirloom for generations dition, Inkle Weaving (weaving decora- of the SCW Community Fund, and Joyce and Cleveland Danielly. to come.