C MPASS The Official Magazine of Sun City Lincoln Hills May 2017 Community Association Software System Update... page 3 Summer Livin’ in Lincoln Hills... page 9 AirFest 2017—History Remembered... page 11 Update on Our Reserve... page 15 www.sclhresidents.com COMPASS May 2017 1 AssociationAssociation NewsNews Board of Directors Report 2017 AirFestIn 2017—History This Remembered Issue ................. 11 Recognizing Residents Who Make a Difference... 2017 Summer Amphitheater Concert Series .......... 50-51 Ken Silverman, President, SCLH Board of Directors Activities News & Happenings ................................ 9, 104 “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” Ad Directory/COMPASS Advertisers ............................ 103 —Elizabeth Andrew Association Contacts & Hours Directory ...................... 102 One of the privileges the Association researched options, finding the right Board of Directors Report ........................................... 2 and Board of Directors have is recogniz- equipment for the Presentation Hall (KS), Bulletin Board ........................................................ 43 ing our resident volunteers. Each stand- and after it was installed per his design, • You are invited to attend ............................................. 43 ing committee is recognized at a Board took more time to calibrate all of the • Community Perks ...............................................46-47 meeting once a year and also taken to equipment. We now have a great new Calendar of Events ..................................................... 3 lunch. When a member serves either two projector and larger screen. Classes, Activities Department .................................. 71 or four years, they receive a pin to honor Classes, WellFit Department .................................. 86 their service. Other volunteers, including Last but not least is Jeff Hanner. Last Club Ad: Eye Contact ............................................. 13 residents who stuff the COMPASS each year Jeff designed a new video recording Club News ............................................................ 27 month, come to the annual volunteers’ system for the Presentation Hall (KS). He luncheon. went through the process by presenting Committee Openings .............................................. 7 it to the Properties Committees, Finance Community Forums ............................................. 100 On occasion, there are residents who Committee, and finally the Board of Connections .......................................................... 3 excel in a particular area and give of their Directors for approval. This year it was Day Trips & Extended Travel .................................... 57 time to benefit the Association. At the purchased and then Jeff tested all of it and Employee of the Month ................................................. 5 Board meeting on April 27, the Associa- had it installed. He is currently training Entertainment .......................................................53 tion and Board of Directors recognized staff and resident volunteers on how to Executive Director ................................................ 5 three such individuals. use the system. To see how well the re- Finance Committee .............................................15 cordings are compared to the old system, Food & Beverage Department ............................... 12, 16 First is Gay Macintosh who has spent just look at our current Board video. Many Holiday Hours for Memorial Day .................................... 2 hundreds of hours researching the Asso- clubs are now using the system. Important Info: Entertainment, Trips, Classes ......... 58 ciations’ policies and resolutions from 1999 to present. They are now in spread- Do you have a special talent that can In Memoriam ........................................................ 48 sheet form and we can find the source help our Association or do you want to Library News ........................................................ 48 and results. give your time to a committee or project? Lincoln Hills Golf Club ............................................ 42 Let us know by contacting our Executive Lincoln Potters Baseball Coming in June! ...................... 11 Next, is Harlan Felt whose background Director, Chris O’Keefe, or Jeannine Bal- “Love, Loss, and What I Wore”....................................... 19 is as an expert in executive presenta- combe, Senior Director of Lifestyle and Marketing Corner...................................................... 13 tion equipment. He took his time and Communications. Neighborhood Watch ............................................... 25 Protecting Young Birds during the Nesting Season ...... 23 Some Very Special Volunteers........................................ 41 The Listening Post ....................................................... 5 The Road to Aging Well: Too Sweet for Your Own Good .... 9 The Spa at Kilaga Springs ......................................... 15 Upcoming Association-Related Meetings ................ 3 WellFit Grids......................................................97-99 WellFit News ........................................................... 12 On the cover Pilots: SCLH residents, from left, Rocky Green Art Deardoff, Larry Whitaker, Gerry Burstain, and Richard Pearl. Ken Silverman and the entire Board of Directors, recognized the volunteer work of Gay See the AirFest article on page 11. McIntosh (sixth from left) , Harlan Felt and Jeff Hanner (last two) at the April BOD meeting Aircraft courtesy of Adventure Flight; Holiday Hours for Memorial Day—Monday, May 29 Lincoln Airport; (866) 644-4072 • Administration: Closed • WellFit OC/KS: 6:00 AM-5:30 PM • Spa at Kilaga Springs: Closed Photographer: Jeff Andersen 2 May 2017 COMPASS www.sclhresidents.com AssociationAssociation News News Connections Calendar of Events Jeannine Balcombe, Senior Director of Lifestyle and Communications May 15-June 30 he inaugural Lincoln PACE Race was ~Background~ Date Event Page # a major success with 450 participants 05/15 Astronomy: DVD Series Black Holes Explained 27 05/15 Genealogy: How to take advantage of US Census 32 and well over $16,000 raised from par- The Community Associa- T 05/15 Forum: Hiking the Inca Trail into Machu Picchu 100 ticipants and sponsorships. A full article with tion is migrating to a new 05/17 Sports: SF Giants vs. LA Dodgers 71* details on the beneficiaries, race winners and integrated software system and at the 05/18 Book Discussion: The Sun Also Rises 29 special moments captured by members of the same time conducting a state-mandated 05/18 Veterans: Military Experience Helping Veterans w/PTSD 40 Photography Club will be featured in the June census of homeowners in the community. 05/18 Concert: River City Swingers 53 COMPASS. Thank you to the 90 plus volun- The new software will replace several dif- 05/20 KS Classic Movies on Saturday: Enhanted 46 teers who helped make this event a success. ferent software systems currently in use on 05/20-21 Annual Art and Craft Tour 36, 46 our community and streamline a number of 05/22 Healthy Eating: Guest Speaker about Farmers Market 33 We are on target for our June 1 roll out of activities, bringing convenience and ease 05/22 Museum: California Academy of Sciences, SF 71* the new Community Association software of use to our residents. 05/23 Performance: Phantom of the Opera 71* system. Details and timeline for obtaining a 05/24 Lincoln Hills Certified Farmers Market Opening Day 46, 53 new Membership ID card will be forthcoming ~Census Questions~ 05/25 Eye Contact: “Springtime: De-Clutter Your Mind” 31 in future communications from your Mailbox 05/25 Coffee with the Mayor 46 Captains, eNews, website and posters. What is the reason for this Census? 05/25 Concert: Cornet Chop Suey 54 05/25-26 Garden: Annual Flower Show 32, 46 05/27 Converting Thirsty Lawns to Beautiful Beds 46 We anticipate re-registration will be the The census is being conducted for the As- 05/31 Forum: Managing Your Blood Sugar Naturally 19, 100 last week of May through July as needed to sociation to continue to be in compliance 05/31 Casino: Cache Creek Casino 71* capture all households. We appreciate your with the Federal Housing for Older Persons 05/31-06/01 Pure Imagination GAllery Show 47 support. As a reminder, below are Frequently Act of 1995 (HOPA) and the new California 06/01 Investors’ Study: Speaker from Oppenheimer Funds 34 Asked Questions and answers about this Civil Code section 4041. As part of this 06/01 Annual Paper Arts Overstock Inventory Sale 36, 47 topic. Please see “Connections” on page 7 06/02 Summer Concert Series: Rock Baby Rock 50, 54 06/03 KS at the Movies: Hidden Figures 47 06/03 Pure Imagination Artists Reception 47 Upcoming Association-Related Meetings: Date, Time, Place 06/05 Antiques: Victorian Antique Hair Receivers 27 May 15-June 30 06/05 KS at the Movies: Hidden Figures 47 Golf Cart Registration................................................. Thursday, May 18, June 4 & 18, 9:00 AM, OC Lodge 06/06 Eye Contact: “Come Fly With Me—You Can Still Travel” 31 Finance Committee Meeting..................................... Thursday, May 18, 9:00 AM 06/07 Astronomy: “Tour of the Universe: Hubble Images” 27 ARC/Architectural Review Committee..................... Monday, May 22, 9:00 AM 06/07 Performance: Hamilton 71* Listening Post............................................................... Tuesday, May 23, 11:00 AM 06/08