JULY 2018 Day Happy July 4, 2018 July Independence 2 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 July 2018 | Sun City Anthem | 3 SUN CITY ANTHEM Community Association

ANTHEM CENTER All phone numbers are preceded by area code 702. 2450 Hampton Road ANTHEM CENTER FRONT DESK 614-5864 Henderson, NV 89052 ANTHEM CENTER 614-5800 phone / 614-5813 fax Administration Offices Hours SCA-HOA.org Weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ADMINISTRATION 614-5800 [email protected] Sundays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. General Manager Sandy Seddon Community FITNESS CENTER Association Manager Elyssa Rammos 614-5885 Executive Coordinator Anneliese Gamboa Weekdays 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. CFO Jim Orlick Saturdays 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. COMMUNITY STANDARDS [email protected] Sundays 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Manager James Arteaga 614-5820 INDEPENDENCE CENTER Administrator Desi Rafailova 638-5751 614-5803 FACILITIES [email protected] Weekdays 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Director Shawn Evans 614-5857 Saturday 6:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. Executive Coordinator Juvelyn Beale 614-5863 Sunday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. FITNESS [email protected] LIBERTY CENTER Director Torey Crum 614-5828 [email protected] 2211 Somersworth Drive ACTIVITIES Henderson, NV 89044 Director Danielle Bartle 614-5822 [email protected] 638-5780 Activities Coordinator Pamela McKinley 614-5860 [email protected] Scheduling Weekdays 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Coordinator Jennifer Calarco 614-5867 [email protected] Weekends 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. MEMBERSHIP SERVICES [email protected] Community Service/Assistance Supervisor Debbie Green 614-5816 614-5862 Customer Service Jeanne Fris 614-5817 Community Patrol Ginger Lynes 614-5817 614-6751 RESALE PACKAGES & INFORMATION ECP Escrow Services Elaine Peterson 582-3076 [email protected] Pulte/Del Webb Customer Relations 914-4800 or (800) 664-3089 SCA WEBSITE Website and The Revere Golf Club Information Coordinator Andrew Leary 614-5873 [email protected] 259-4653 Website Assistance [email protected] Anthem Therapeutic Massage SPIRIT ADVERTISING Sales Robert 460-6214 [email protected] 614-5809 Spirit Media AnthemTherapeuticMassage.abmp.com SPIRIT MAGAZINE SUBMISSIONS Buckman’s Grille Coordinator/Graphics Cindy Temple [email protected] 617-5780 CB Graphics

The Spirit is a monthly publication of Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc. (SCACAI). Its primary mission is to provide nonpolitical community information and news to SCACAI members and to build community awareness. Advertising does not influence editorial decisions or content. We reserve the right to refuse advertising for any reason or cause. Information, services, products and materials contained in the Spirit magazine are provided on an “as is” basis with no warranty. SCACAI disclaims all representations and warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to such information, services, products and materials including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement and implied warranties arising from course of dealing or course of performance. In no event shall SCACAI be liable for any damages whatsoever whether in an action arising out of or in connection with the use, inability to use, or performance of the information, services, products and materials available from this publication.

4 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 Table of Contents 6 Board of Directors Corner 8 Board Meetings/Contacts 10 Committee Reports 14 Community Service 16 Community Patrol 34 17 Community Standards 18 Freedom Hall Theatre 20 Activities - Seminars 20 Excursions 21 Events 22 Fitness 24 SCA-TV 26 Viva Volunteers 26 Emergency Preparedness 49 27 Club Contacts 28 Club Reports 68 Service Directory

Advertisers Index 67 AARP Driver Safety 29 Nevada Eye Physicians 59 Ace Patio Covers 39 On the Spot Air 41 All Access Garage Door 61 One Reverse Mortgage 71 Anthem Village Dental 35 Palm Cleaning Systems 53 Badger Plumbing 51 Pebble Stone Coatings 58 7 Berkshire Hathaway - Burgoon Team 15 Precision Garage Doors 43 Boston Scientific 2 Proudfit Realty 72 Cassady Law Offices 17 Pure Plumbing 70 Chanwell Medical Clinic 13 Realty One Group - Laura Au-Young 63 CruzUnlimited 37 Revel 55 East-West Blinds & Shutters 45 Revere Golf 3 Fairless Homes General Contractor 33 Rock Steady Boxing 21 HeathCare Partners 9 Simply Vegas Real Estate - Helen Riley 57 Jack Dish Plumbing 19 Station Casinos 47 JD’s Wealth Management Group 49 Sun City Healthcare 31 John R. Busby, Sr. 11 Windermere Anthem Hills 64 53 McMillan & McMillan Painting

July 2018 | Sun City Anthem | 5 Sun City Anthem Board of Directors

By Jim Coleman Board of Directors Corner SCA Board Director “Somewhere out there, someone is listening.” moderator and selected board members present to answer You will get little argument that “effective” communication is the questions from homeowners. lifeblood of organizations. The question, arguably, is how to achieve C. Meet and Learn it. In order to establish a path to develop an effective strategy, I Board and Management will organize presentations sought the help of the Business Dictionary, who defined effective on basic aspects of running the Association. Various communication as follows: topics will be explored to help better understand how “A two-way information sharing process which involves one party the Association is run and how the Board makes decisions. sending a message that is easily understood by the receiving party.” A moderator and selected board/management members will be available to take questions from unit owners. The Board of Directors has the responsibility to create a communication process, that is designed to share information D. Bloggers Roundtable on a frequent basis, that is accurate, and generates trust among its We will be reaching out and encouraging various bloggers principal audience – unit owners. to attend a roundtable discussion on issues within the community, with focus on disagreements, with civility and The Board has recently been working on creating a communication decorum. methodology that allows for an interaction process where unit owners are actively engaged in an information sharing process with These are some of the steps that will be unfolding during the the elected and volunteer members of this community. remainder of this year. We will continue to enhance and utilize the basic communication methods, which are already in place within Our unit owners’ events will include meeting the members of the the association. SCA Board of Directors, Operating Management, Service Groups, A. SCA-TV and the various Volunteer Committees. We believe that unit owners B. eBlast should understand and be educated on every aspect of how the SCA C. Spirit magazine Community Association is governed, and the organizations that help D. Bulletin boards carry out functions within the community. E. LCD screens The following is an overview/outline of how the project will unfold: F. Comment cards G. Board of Directors meetings 1. Steps to form a Communications Task Force H. SCA website A. Identify needs B. Recruitment We hosted a “Meet the New Board President” on June 7 with an C. Organization RSVP for all club officers and their boards. Future communication events will be hosted for all unit owners. While our efforts are well- 2. Organizing events – topic frequency intentioned and clearly needed, we can only succeed if we get the A. SCA-TV Roundtables participation of unit owners attending the events. One or more Board Members would conduct a roundtable discussion on a topic with other invited panelists, such We are excited about the opportunity to provide unit owners with the as homeowners, involved with an activity/issue, outside chance to be more engaged with their elected and volunteer leaders experts, community leaders, etc. of the community. B. Town Halls See you at the next event. Check the Spirit magazine, eBlast, website, Town hall meetings would focus on specific subjects with a LCD screens, and SCA-TV for on-going information regarding future communication events. Stay in Touch! Register for the Sun City Anthem website and sign up to receive eBlasts so you can stay informed of what’s happening in the community! Special Events & Activities • Schedule Changes Upcoming Construction Projects Community Bulletins and Much, Much More! Visit SCA-HOA.org and click “Register” for step by step instructions or email [email protected]

6 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 July 2018 | Sun City Anthem | 7 Board Contacts / Upcoming Meetings

At the monthly board meeting on Thursday, May 24, the MEETING SCHEDULE* Board discussed or took action on the following: July 2018 through September 2018 • Anthem Council Report; Thursday, July 26, Executive Session • Reviewed of the Unaudited Summary Financial 9 a.m., Greene Room Statements ending April 30, 2018; Thursday, July 26, Open Session • Approved the write-off of bad debt in the amount of 1:30 p.m., Delaware Room $700; • Approved the New York Metro Club; Thursday, August 23, Executive Session 9 a.m., Greene Room • Approved Dave Leshefsky, Carl Weinstein and David Meredith as new members to the Community Lifestyle Thursday, August 23, Open Session Committee; 1:30 p.m., Delaware Room • Approved the following expenditures: canvas boots Thursday, September 27, Executive Session for 25 A/C units on Anthem Center roof; four table 1 p.m., Greene Room tennis tables; hot water coil for the humidifier at Liberty Center; LED light fixtures for the Ceramics Room; Thursday, September 27, Open Session two-way radios for the facilities department and 5:30 p.m., Delaware Room monitors in all three buildings; make up air units for the restaurant space; and MacBook Pro for SCA-TV; * Subject to change • Approved the 2018-2019 Board Liaison Assignments; Executive sessions will be held on the day of all open Board meetings, • Approved the corrected version of the 2019 Budget before the Board meetings, if an executive session is scheduled. Executive Process Calendar for the 2019 Budget; sessions are not open to members unless they are party to a hearing. • Approved the allocation adjustment from the CD Funds; • Restaurant update; and • Approved the revised Collection Agreement. The complete Board Books for the May 24, 2018 AND June 28, 2018 board meetings are available on the SCA website at SCA-HOA.org. This magazine went to print prior to the June 28, 2018 Board meeting results being available. The hard copy of the Board Book is also available at the Membership Office. SUN CITY ANTHEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Bob Burch Left to right standing - Jim Coleman, Bob Burch, Gary Lee and Forrest Quinn [email protected] Left to right sitting - Arthur (Art) Lindberg, Candace Karrow and Rex Weddle Vice President Rex Weddle [email protected] Secretary Candace Karrow [email protected] Treasurer Forrest Quinn [email protected] Director Jim Coleman [email protected] Director Gary Lee [email protected] Director Arthur Lindberg [email protected]

8 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 July 2018 | Sun City Anthem | 9 Committee Reports

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW SCA community. Larry Griffith, Chair Special thanks to those who applied for these open positions on the [email protected] committee. While all candidates were well qualified, we chose people Plan reviews second and fourth Thursdays, 9 to 10:30 a.m. whose past SCA experiences were most closely aligned with the Emerson/Franklin Rooms, Anthem Center mission of the CLC and the tasks at hand. We’re happy to welcome Dave Leshefsky, David Meredith and Carl Weinstein to the committee Walls, Fences and Gates and look forward to working with them when their terms begin on All walls and/or fences require written approval of the ARC, and the August 1. homeowner or contractor must be present at the plan review. Due to these changes in the committee, we will be reassigning some Rear retaining walls shall not have any structural alterations or club liaison relationships in August. Club Presidents will be notified changes other than installation of wrought iron fencing, with or if their liaison has changed. In the interim, if your liaison is no longer without privacy screening, on top of the wall. on the committee, please feel free to contact the CLC Chair. As always, Side yard retaining walls may have changes, subject to ARC approval. we encourage you to contact your club’s liaison when you have No structures shall be built or attached to any party wall (shared walls questions about your club’s activities or special events, if you wish to between two homeowner’s lots) nor shall party walls be penetrated. change your bylaws, have financial issues or grievances, or any other issue of concern to your members. The CLC homepage on the SCA Walls should be constructed of split faced Anthem block or covered by website (see below for information on how to access the CLC homepage) concrete stucco, colored to match the house. lists the committee liaisons for each chartered club and will be updated Only wrought iron fencing is permitted and must be painted Victoria as soon as new liaison assignments are made. Garnet (color) with the exception of court yard fences and gates which Chartered Club Guidelines and Rules (CCG&Rs): In addition to can be painted a color that matches the house. your club’s bylaws, the CCG&Rs are essential documents to guide club Walls and fences on property lines or on top of party walls require officers in the successful governance of their clubs. The CCG&Rs can the approval of the affected neighbor. If the approval of the neighbor be found on the SCA website, SCA-HOA.org. Navigate to Gover- cannot be obtained, the wall or fence must be inside the property line, nance and click the link to the Community Lifestyle Committee (CLC) but not further than four inches. homepage then click the link to the Chartered Clubs Guidelines & Other factors to be considered are the design guidelines related to Rules (CCG&R) April 2017. The CCG&Rs are also posted on the open/closed yard setbacks, front yard/corner yard setbacks, height Clubs page of the website. restrictions or swimming pool concerns, etc. We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming workshops or You can access the design guidelines on the Anthem website or attend meetings and to our continued partnership with the leaders of our 60 one of our meetings for assistance in designing your wall or fence. chartered clubs. COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE COVENANTS Kathie Strombom, Chair Covenants meetings are not open to residents unless invited. (702) 485-6448, [email protected] The Board of Directors, as required in Article 5.2 of the Bylaws, There will be no workshop or meeting in July. established a Deed Restriction Enforcement Committee. At Sun City CLC Meeting Schedule: Anthem, this committee is called Covenants. Next workshop: Thursday, August 2, 1 p.m. Next meeting: Friday, August 10, 9:30 a.m. The Covenants Committee is the hearing tribunal of the Arlington Room, Anthem Center. Association and conducts hearings pursuant to Section 3.26 of the Bylaws and Article 7.4 of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions Your attendance is encouraged and welcomed at CLC’s regularly and Restrictions. scheduled workshops on the first Thursday of each month. Workshops are designed to give clubs the opportunity to bring requests and is- Hearings are normally scheduled once a month. Covenants sues to the attention of the Committee, to hear requests for new club meetings are not open to the public. Any questions, contact charters and to provide updates on changes to existing guidelines. [email protected]. A hearing is scheduled when a case cannot be resolved during the enforcement process. No votes are taken at CLC workshops. CLC meetings are held on the second Friday of each month, at which time the Committee will vote The Covenants Committee hearing tribunal reviews the on club requests and discuss upcoming issues and public events. information regarding an alleged violation and determines whether a violation of the standards set forth in the Governing Documents Committee Membership Changes occurred. This committee is also responsible for imposing fines As they depart the committee at the end of their terms, the CLC and/or sanctions. Following a hearing before the Covenants wishes to thank Pat Carrell (our former chair), Joseph Palumbo and Committee, the alleged violator has the right to appeal the decision to Steve Holmstrom for their dedicated service to our clubs and to our the Board.

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July 2018 | Sun City Anthem | 11 Committee Reports

ELECTION bidding, after SCA Board approval. Carol Siebel, Chair Other ongoing committee projects include: working with the City (702) 407-4193, [email protected] of Henderson on their proposed sidewalk and crosswalk additions Next meeting: No meeting in July to the Anthem loop, surveying the mailboxes to determine what damaged units need repair, and working with Anthem Council The Election Committee is happy to have made it through a very on Anthem loop issues. Additionally, the committee will begin successful election cycle. Thank you to all our residents who to provide support to the facilities team identifying maintenance volunteered to help and all those who voted. issues in the SCA common facilities. We are now in our summer session where we have workshops Members of the committee include Bruce Litchfield, Chair; Bar- rather than meetings. At workshops we update our manuals and ry Rubinson, Vice Chair; Bill Kuncewiki, Michael Sarkin, David work on the election calendar for the 2018-2019 election period. Rosner, Johnray Egelhoff, Linda Cassese-Floyd, Bruce Stanley and These workshops are informal and do not need Board Howard Galin. representation or Management representation. Homeowners may We are looking for volunteers to fill an opening on the committee, attend these workshops if they wish. please contact Bill Kuncewiki at [email protected] if you are All Election Committee meetings are open to homeowners. As interested. an official meeting, only Association members may attend. If you We encourage residents to attend our monthly meetings. Our have questions about the Election Committee and its mission, next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, August 7, at 10 a.m., in the please do not hesitate to contact me. Arlington Room. SCA I.D. is required at all Election Committee meetings and events. FINANCE FACILITIES & LANDSCAPE Andrew Muha, Chair Art Schuetz, Vice Chair Bruce Litchfield, Chair [email protected] (702) 630-5301, [email protected] Next meeting: Friday, July 20, 9 a.m. Next meeting: No meeting in July Bristol/Concord Rooms, Anthem Center Arlington Room, Anthem Center The Finance Committee advises and assists the SCACAI The Facilities and Landscape Committee has the responsibility Board of Directors on many financial matters. The more and authority to make recommendations to, and help, the important of these include overseeing the CFO’s preparation SCA Management and staff in their daily facilities and of the annual budget; performing a detailed review, at least landscaping operations. quarterly, of the unaudited financial statements, including an Recent activities involved improving the landscaping in the Black analysis of significant variances; and an annual review of the Mountain Village common areas, weekly meetings with our financial statements and the processes of the chartered clubs. landscape service provider, (Brightview Landscape Co.) and Two FC members are generally appointed to the SCA’s audit monthly public meetings with SCA Management. committee. Our current focus involves working with SCA Facilities to The monthly Finance Committee meetings are open to the develop a long-range plan to improve the common landscape public, where a current SCA financial update is presented, “look” of our community, as well as reducing the long-term costs prior to its submission to the Board. Residents are encouraged to of its maintenance and watering. As a part of this effort, we assisted attend these meetings in order to better understand the financial the SCA Management team in selecting a landscape architecture operations of the community. Questions and constructive company to develop a distinctive theme and design guidelines for comments are valued, as such input provides new ideas and may current and future landscape improvement projects; starting with identify items to be addressed at future meetings. the Anthem Center entrance and the Eastern Avenue corridor. The architecture will be aimed at integrating a more climate appropriate xeriscape with existing landscape features over the next ten years. This month, our committee, together with the SCA Facilities Team, held our initial meeting with First Choice Tree and Land- scape to review their initial design guidelines. Once the architecture theme and design are completed, the project to apply the design to the Anthem Center entrance and eventually the Eastern Avenue corridor will go out for competitive

12 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 July 2018 | Sun City Anthem | 13 Community Service

Call our Assistance Line at July is National Anti-Boredom Month (702) 614-5862 to Schedule Our Free Services Sun City Anthem provides many activities to help our A recorded message will advise you to leave your name and phone residents combat boredom. Social isolation among older number. One of our volunteers will call you back. Calls received from 4 adults is a major health crisis according to studies conducted p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Monday will be returned on the next business day. by AARP. More than eight million adults, age 50 and older, are affected by social isolation. It is a contributing factor in a Business hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. number of health problems, such as impaired cognitive Mondays through Fridays - No weekends, no holidays function and depression. Studies show it is a major factor (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas) for a host of conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and early onset dementia. Services • Transportation - rides to/from local area medical How does this relate to Community Service you ask? providers, supermarkets, the three SCA centers, and Making connections with other people is the #1 means in information about other transportation options. fighting isolation. Transportation is the main problem that • Equipment - Loans wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, seniors face. Community Service provides transportation and other durable medical equipment. to the three centers, where activities/clubs that contribute to • Home Maintenance - replaces batteries in garage door alleviation of boredom, take place. Transportation also enables keypads, smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors, changes residents to attend support groups where residents can interact overhead light bulbs, lubricates garage doors, cleans or with others facing similar medical problems and where they replaces air filters and adds salt to water softeners. can form friendships with people who have similar concerns. • Home Assistance - provides information on fee-based, Providing transportation to doctors, dentists, and grocery discounts and other services available to seniors: home care, stores is another means of helping people interact with the handymen and much more. community, according to AARP studies. Additional aspects Support Groups of Community Service that provides benefits in combating Bereavement Call for dates, location and time social isolation are the visits of the home maintenance and medical equipment delivery volunteers. Surprisingly enough, Cancer Support 2nd Monday 10:30 a.m. Greene Room, Anthem Center short visits by volunteers and service people are a beneficial factor in fighting isolation. Community Service volunteers Caregivers Support 1st 10 a.m. Arlington Room, Wednesday Anthem Center play an important role in Sun City Anthem. Please become a member or volunteer. You will be helping your fellow residents Diabetes Education 3rd Monday 10 a.m. Morris/Nelson Room, and Support Independence Center in ways you may not even be aware of. Friends of Bill W Mondays 6:30 p.m. Greene Room, Saturdays 9 a.m. Anthem Center Living Well 3rd Monday 10:30 a.m. Greene Room, with Disabilities Anthem Center Organ Transplant 3rd Tuesday 1 p.m. Greene Room, Anthem Center Prostate Cancer 2nd Monday 2 p.m. Greene Room, Support Anthem Center Donations All services provided by the Community Service Group are free of charge. Your donations are deeply appreciated and go directly to CSG so that our volunteers can continue to provide services and sponsor support groups. Please make checks pay- able to Sun City Anthem. You may put them in the CSG mailbox in the Anthem Fitness Center or mail them to: SCA Community Service Group, 2450 Hampton Road, Henderson, NV 89052. Medical Equipment The Community Service Group has resumed loaning durable July coffee baristas: medical equipment to the residents of Sun City Anthem. This Aquasize & will include canes, crutches, wheelchairs and walkers. Other Pet Club items may be added in the future. We will provide the same prompt response to requests as we do for home maintenance Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and transportation. Monday - Friday We are always looking for volunteers to assist CSG in Pre-paid coffee cards continuing to provide valuable services to our residents in are available. Sun City Anthem. Call (702) 614-5862 for information.

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VOLUNTEERS ARE OUR MOST EMERGENCY — 911 IMPORTANT ASSET AND Non Emergency — 311 THE SPIRIT OF OUR COMMUNITY SCACP — (702) 614-6751

Tech College from 1965-1967 and earned an AA degree in industrial design. After college, he worked in the L.A. area as a draftsman/designer for the Army Corp of Engineers and the Metropolitan Water District. Ray also found time to attend California State University at Los Angeles (CSULA), receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in industrial arts. He earned a vocational teaching credential from UCLA. Ray taught drafting at Bell High School in the L.A. Unified School District from 1976-2006. From 1980-1988 he was a part-time Assistant Professor at CSULA in the Engineering Department. THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY AND FOR SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

May Volunteer of the Month, Ray Calderon

In 2006, Ray Calderon moved to Sun City Anthem (SCA), and for Ray, SCA is an idyllic retirement community. Ray loves SCA’s variety of activities, the amenities and especially the fitness centers. At SCA, there is much to do and an abundance of friendly neighbors. What a great combination! However, in the beginning, Ray frequently found himself lost amongst SCA’s 65+ miles of streets. His brother, Jerry, an SCA resident since 2003, suggested a speedy method of learning SCA’s streets was for Ray Kneeling (L-R): Ray Calderon (Army); Mike Breed (Air Force); to be a volunteer with the Community Patrol. Besides relocating Wayne Adachi (Army) to SCA in 2006, Ray also began volunteering for the patrol in 1st Row (L to R): Peter Otradovec (Air Force); George Gerken (Air Force); that year. Steven Nelson (Air Force); Steven Ehrmann (Air Force); David Depue (Air Force); Gary Wester (Army); Robert Bishop (Army); At that time, training consisted of two four-hour shifts, and one Robert Wilcox (Air Force); Jerry Mandoza (Marine) four-hour night shift. A total of 12 hours. That was it, Ray was 2nd Row (L to R): Robert Fowler (Navy); Greg Behrendt (Navy); hooked!!! Ray’s first driving assignment was 0000-0400 (that is Gary Lee (Marine); Mike Radwick (Army); Paula Ryals (Navy); midnight to 4 a.m.). After driving this shift for a period of time, Steven Kiel (Navy); Sheldon Mittman (Army) he then started driving the 0400-0800 shift. During his nearly 12 3rd Row (L to R): John Kuebler (Army); Charles Baschnagel (Army); years of voluntary service, he has served in a variety of positions: Tim Shanta (Navy) patrol driver, house checker, watch commander, assistant patrol Every May, the Community Patrol honors our volunteers that chief, and in 2014, he was Patrol Chief. are also veterans. This year, the BBQ/Potluck was held on May Ray was born in East Los Angeles. He served in the U.S. Army 19, Armed Forces Day, in the Independence Center Atrium. and was stationed in Germany for two years. After his time in Patriotic music was provided by the “Desert Wave Band”. Each the Army, he returned to the L.A. area. Ray attended the Trade veteran was given a United States lapel pin.

16 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 COMMUNITY STANDARDS On Street Parking On-street parking of any type of vehicle in Sun City Anthem, which has public (non-gated) roadways, is completely under the jurisdiction of the local police traffic control department. On-street parking restrictions in the Henderson City Ordinances are enforced by the Henderson Police Department. These ordinances prohibit on-street parking of vehicles without current registration or inoperable vehicles, and limit on-street parking to a maximum of 72 continuous hours. To report an on-street parking violation on a public roadway of Sun City Anthem, you may contact the Henderson Police Department, Parking/Traffic Division at (702) 267-5093. Although on-street parking on non-gated roadways is not enforceable by the association, the Community Standards Department strongly suggests using your garage and/or driveway to park your vehicles. In case of emergencies, on-street parking can cause a challenge for emergency vehicles to access the roadways, especially when vehicles are parked on both sides of If you witness any other illegal activity in the community, please some of the narrow streets in Sun City Anthem. Also, if you or call 911 if it is an emergency, or 311 for non-emergencies. The your guests must temporarily park in the street, please try to park Henderson Police Department has given the association direction in front of your own home and not in front of your neighbor’s to have the person who witnessed illegal activity call them homes as a courtesy to them. directly, with as much detail as possible.

July 2018 | Sun City Anthem | 17 LVDM presents… Mistinguett Productions presents The Cocktail Cabaret “IT TAKES TWO”…Best of Broadway and Sunday, July 15, 3 p.m. Tickets on sale now Best of Vegas All in One Show! Tickets: Residents $20 / Guests $25 Sunday, August 19, 3 p.m. Tickets on sale July 5 “The Cocktail Cabaret” is an upbeat, stylish, intimate Tickets: Residents $20 / Guests $25 cabaret-style musical, reminiscent of vintage Vegas, that is designed to celebrate the cocktail hour experience. Direct Variety Magazine dubbed MARK PRESTON “One of the from the famed Cleopatra’s Barge in Caesars Palace, this best entertainers in show business today”. From Las Vegas to musical revue features live original music as well as Europe, the Philippines, and every major cruise line, Preston well-known stylized and re-imagined modern standards has earned the title of “International Entertainer”. He performed by four Broadway-caliber powerhouse singers, with performed as a member of the world-famous recording musical direction by renowned pianist Philip Fortenberry. group “The Lettermen” for 11 years during which time the group was put forward for three Grammy awards. “Vintage Vegas is back!” Robin Leach, The Celebrity Insider MICHELLE MURLIN, a versatile singer/dancer/actress, has “They blew my mind…” John Katsilometes, Las Vegas Review appeared on Broadway in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Journal Dreamcoat, Les Miserables and Cats. Featured in films, “Raising the bar on entertainment – literally!” Bobbie Katz, The commercials and TV documentaries, Murlin performs a ClassProject.com variety of music from many different eras in musical history. Between these two dynamic performers and a swinging band, you can expect to hear world class music from Broadway, to swing, to country, to 70s and 80s pop tunes. These two performers offer comedic antics and impersonations with showmanship and ease rarely seen on stage. Preston and sneakpeek Murlin combine their acts and show how IT TAKES TWO to No Health & Wellness Seminars scheduled for August bring Broadway and Vegas together into one exceptional evening of entertainment. August 15 - Bus Trip: Grand Canyon Caverns August 19 - Mark Preston & Michelle Murlin “It Takes Two” - Freedom Hall

Show tickets may be purchased online at SCA-HOA.org. Log in with your password, scroll down under “Performances and Events” and click on the Activities Schedule link or purchase tickets in person at the Anthem Center Activities Office, located across from the Fitness Center, with cash, check or credit/debit card. Tickets go on sale six weeks before the show date and are released on Thursdays at 8 a.m. for both online and in-office purchases. Refunds are given two weeks prior to a show. No refunds are given after that time. Freedom Hall Theatre is located in Independence Center at 2460 Hampton Road. For additional information, call (702) 614-5865. 18 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 July 2018 | Sun City Anthem | 19

Activities

SEMINARS No Health & Wellness Seminars in July and August - returning in September. EXCURSIONS Bus Trip: Temecula Wine Country Thursday & Friday, July 26 & 27 $305 per person, double occupancy / $355 per person, single occupancy (price includes bus fare, hotel, wine tours and tastings, one boxed lunch, March Field Air Museum admission and tour, and one breakfast) Tickets on sale now. Minimum 12 guests – Maximum 29 guests. Ticket sales cutoff: Thursday, July 5, 4 p.m. Temecula Valley Wine Tour The Temecula Valley is Southern California’s Wine Country. Over 30 wineries populate the region’s rolling hills and You’ll also spend an evening exploring Old Town Temecula sprawling valleys producing a variety of wines, including where you can step back in time as you walk the wooden award-winning and artisan Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, boardwalks past rustic western-era buildings, antique shops, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. and specialty boutiques featuring Temecula-made artisan Your Wine Tour includes: goods. • A private vehicle to transport just our group March Field Air Museum: • Tour of four unique wineries • Standard wine tasting flights at all four wineries March Field is the West Coast’s oldest continuously operated • Picnic lunch with choice of eight artisan boxed lunches military airfield, and a birthplace of the modern Air Force that with side salads and dessert our nation relies upon today. See early aircraft, including the • A behind the scenes wine making tour at one of the 1903 pioneer, which launched the era of powered flight, WWII wineries (VIP access to a barrel room and/or actual vines bombing icons, Cold War fighters, an MQ-1 Predator, and more. to learn about the wine making process) *Detailed itinerary available online or in the Activities Office.

Bus Trip: Grand Canyon Caverns & Kingman Railroad Museum Wednesday, August 15, 6:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. $79 per person (price includes bus fare, tour of the Grand Canyon Caverns and admission to the Kingman Railroad Museum) Tickets on sale now. Minimum 35 guests. Ticket sales cutoff: Tuesday, August 7 at 4 p.m. Grand Canyon Caverns: The Grand Canyon Caverns are the largest dry caverns in the United States, located 200 to 300 feet below the surface. Guests enter and leave the caverns by means which is a diner-style restaurant with typical American food of an exploration elevator, dropping 21 stories underground, (sandwiches, salads, soups, burgers, etc.). making the caverns easily accessible. Because the caverns are Kingman Railroad Museum: With the cooperation of the City so deep underground, the temperature is always constant, a of Kingman and a mission to preserve the historical Railroad mild 56 degrees, and there is zero humidity. The caverns offer Depot, the Whistle Stop Railroad Club has created, operates a number of unique geological formations that can be easily and maintains the Kingman Railroad Museum. The club is viewed from smoothly paved walking trails. The walking trails comprised of volunteers who have a shared interest in finding have handrails and there are a number of benches for resting and obtaining railroad memorabilia, and in sharing their along the way. findings with the public. Their educational and attractive Lunch is not included with this tour. Bring your own or there layouts are on display for you to enjoy. is a restaurant on-site, the Grand Canyon Caverns Restaurant, *Detailed itinerary available online or in the Activities Office. 20 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018

Bus Trip: Yellowstone & Grand Teton • Relaxation time in the healing mineral waters of Lava National Parks Hot Springs (swim suit needed) Tuesday thru Saturday, September 11-15 • Afternoon travel to Salt Lake City, UT for evening dinner and exploration time at Temple Square, City Creek $859 per person, double occupancy/$1209 per person, • Overnight lodging: Salt Lake City, UT single occupancy (price includes chaperoned bus transportation, admission to Yellowstone and Grand Teton Day 5 - Salt Lake City to Las Vegas National Parks and Lava Hot Springs, four nights hotel • Morning free time to explore Salt Lake City accommodations. Meals and driver/chaperone gratuity • Noon departure for Las Vegas with lunch and dinner stops in Fillmore and St. George, UT not included.) • 8 p.m. PST – approximate arrival at Sun City Anthem Tickets on sale Thursday, July 5. Minimum 30 guests Ticket sales cutoff: Monday, August 20 4 p.m. *Times and Itinerary may be adjusted as needed. Experience some of America’s most astounding landscapes Bus Trip/Excursion tickets may be purchased online at as you visit two of the country’s most famous national parks! SCA-HOA.org. Log in with your password, scroll down Highlights of this five-day tour include photo stops and under “Performances and Events” and click on the exploration time in the breath-taking Yellowstone and Grand Activities Schedule link or purchase tickets in person at Teton National Parks, as well as an afternoon in the healing the Anthem Center Activities Office, located across from mineral waters of Lava Hot Springs. Finish your trip exploring the Fitness Center, with cash, check or credit/debit card. the many historical buildings and cultural attractions that put Tickets go on sale six weeks before the trip date and Salt Lake City on the Forbes Traveler list of ‘America's Most are released on Thursdays at 8 a.m. for both online and Visited Tourist Attractions’. in-office purchases. Refunds are given two weeks prior to an excursion. No refunds are given after that time. For additional information, call (702) 614-5865. EVENTS No Events in July and August - returning in September.

ITINERARY: Day 1 - Las Vegas to Pocatello, ID • Sun City Anthem to Pocatello, ID • Lunch and dinner stops in Cedar City and Salt Lake City, UT • Overnight lodging: Pocatello, ID Day 2 - Pocatello, ID to Yellowstone National Park • Pocatello, ID to Yellowstone National Park • Stops at Grand Prismatic Spring & Old Faithful. Free time for exploration on your own • Overnight lodging: West Yellowstone or vicinity Day 3 - Yellowstone NP to Grand Teton NP to Jackson, WY • Hotel to Yellowstone Caldera, Upper Falls, West Thumb Geyser Basin Trail • Afternoon travel from Yellowstone to Grand Teton National Park for sightseeing and photo stops • Grand Teton to Jackson, WY for evening free time, dinner and exploration on your own • Overnight lodging: Jackson, WY Day 4 - Lava Hot Springs and Salt Lake City • Jackson, WY to Lava Hot Springs, ID July 2018 | Sun City Anthem | 21 Fitness | SCA Membership I.D. Required for Entry

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Sign up with our Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays Tennis Professional Rick Storozuk today! @ 7 a.m. (702) 205-8670 PERSONAL TRAINER [email protected] SPOTLIGHT GX INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT Josh Kennedy • PERSONAL TRAINER Susan Henry • NUTRITIONAL COACHING INSTITUTE AND PRECISION NUTRITION CERTIFIED • WHITE LOTUS FOUNDATION CERTIFIED YOGA INSTRUCTOR • LIFESTRETCH INSTRUCTOR • FASCIAL STRETCH THERAPIST • TRAINED IN ASANAS, PRANAYAMAS, VINYASA FLOW • TRX SUSPENSION CERTIFIED & YOGA PHILOSOPHY • PRIOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN Getting healthy again can be a daunting task. So many Susan received her Hatha Yoga Teacher Certification from factors can contribute to why you are struggling with your the White Lotus Foundation, Santa Barbara, California, goals. Hiring a coach to help you in the process of improving in 1996. Under the direction of Ganga White and Tracey may be just what you need to take the next step in improving Rich, Susan completed comprehensive training in your health. Josh is a personal trainer, nutrition coach, fascial asanas, pranayamas, Yoga philosophy and Vinyasa Flow stretch therapist, and LifeStretch instructor here at Sun City Yoga, which is a gentle, yet powerful system, combining Anthem. Areas he has already helped individuals include: asanas, pranayamas and meditation. weight loss, strength, energy levels, mobility/flexibility, pain In addition to teaching, Susan practices yoga and meditation relief, sleep quality, athletic ability, and more, to improve regularly and shares yoga with an open heart and calm overall health! No matter your goals, your sessions are peaceful energy. Susan believes the gift of yoga enables us dedicated to reaching them. Reach out to Josh for a FREE to walk through life with grace and equanimity. Join Susan initial consultation to get your journey started! for class on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. in Independence Center. Contact Josh at: (702) 600-3238 or at [email protected] FRIENDLY FITNESS REMINDER The Fitness Center is a perfume, cologne and hairspray free area

22 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 CHILDREN’S POOL HOURS BLOOD DRIVE ANTHEM CENTER ONLY Be a HERO! Donate Blood Tuesday, July 24 between 6:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. OUTDOOR: 10 a.m. to noon in the Arlington/Bristol Rooms INDOOR: Noon to 2 p.m. at Anthem Center ANTHEM THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Appointments not necessary… walk-ins are always welcome. Call Jerry Malone at (702) 207-9309 could be for more information or if you Yo u getting a would like an appointment. massageright now. FITNESS CENTER ORIENTATIONS New to the community? Not sure how to use the machines? Sign up at the Anthem Fitness Center for a free orientation.

Therapist – Sharon Brodeur Sharon has been a massage Hire A Personal Trainer therapist for 16 years and working at Anthem Therapeutic Today! Massage for 12 years. She specializes in Swedish, deep tissue, therapeutic, hot stone, maternity and chair massages. Sharon believes that everyone should use massage to decrease stress and increase wellness. She thoroughly enjoys helping people manage their health, wellness, and happiness! Located upstairs in the Anthem Fitness Center Call or go online to schedule your appointment or visit the fitness desk to purchase a gift certificate (702) 614-5809 www.anthemtherapeuticmassage.abmp.com

Anthem Fitness Center...... 614-5885 Independence Center...... 614-5803 Call the SCA Personal Trainer office Liberty Center ...... 638-5780 today for an appointment - (702) 614-5893

July 2018 | Sun City Anthem | 23 SCA-TV | Cox Channel 1960 FOR RESIDENTS BY RESIDENTS SCA-TV.COM LIVE and LEARN SUMMER CAMP at SCA-TV

At SCA-TV, we believe that we are never too old to learn. We have a men- toring and training program to teach volunteers the many skills needed to keep our station rolling by volunteers. The motto is “For Residents by Residents”. SCA-TV is a service group with no dues, except the contribution of your time and talent. Much of the properly remove it from the bag. High definition cameras have learning is done in the field or through on-the-job training, become much lighter, as well as tripods and lighting. It’s much however the workshops are a major benefit in finding out what easier for seniors, but we do have volunteer “grips” as well. Bob you need to do before venturing into the unknown. Passaro, previous General Manager, worked in the corporate world of film-making for most of his life and teams up with At a recent “Reporter” workshop, we had Channel 13 others like Roger West, Tony Calabro and Ary Mirochnik, who “Morning Blend” personality and co-host, JJ Snyder, giving us are largely self-taught. They instruct on every aspect of shoot- some valuable tips. In fact, she turned the tables on us and ing video and capturing audio. we each interviewed her on camera. Great FUN! New Jersey native, Dianne Davis, SCA-TV instructor, utilizes her training as “Computer software editing and drop box” workshops show a journalist, working in Public Relations in the non-profit world. us how to efficiently create a finished product, from download- Dianne looks back now and says that she was simply training ing the camera cards, to the more technical aspects of movie for what was to come. Now she enjoys reporting, mostly on en- making. Rex Suba Anderson is the accessible conformance and tertainment in our Las Vegas world, for Channel 1960, where design specialist at UNLV, where he works with in-person and she is chief reporter. Dianne oversees seminars, workshops, distance education course accessibility. And to keep us up to and one-on-one to help “newbies” develop as reporters. During date with the latest methods, our youngest member, editor her years with SCA, her interviews for our station have included Matthew Moore, Operations Manager, is there to teach and Robin Leach, Debbie Reynolds, Tony Orlando, Shecky Greene, give us the tools to create the best product possible. Shelley Berman, Rich Little, Mary Allen, Frankie Avalon, The We are looking for good writers to help with script creation, or, Righteous Brothers, Ralphie May, Wayne Newton, Terry Fator, if you enjoy editing – WE NEED YOU! Lance Burton, and Charo. There’s an extensive team that creates a new video magazine “Lighting and camera” workshops are conducted by each week and provides around-the-clock programming. If experienced members and visiting professionals. Most are you have a desire, pick up a form at the kiosks at Anthem or hands on, starting with how to check out the equipment and Independence Centers and join THE HOME TEAM. 24 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 Celebrity “Co-Host” Corner We had “three” celebs co-host Anthem Alive in June. Entertainer Kelly Clinton-Holmes, husband singer, songwriter, entertainer of the year and Grammy nominee, Clint Holmes, and a new “Star” power - their most adorable puppy Jo Jo, who is a rescue dog. Thank you to entertainment reporter, Dianne Davis, for bringing such talent to our studio. Freedom Hall favorites, Kelly and Clint, gave us all a personal invitation to come and see them perform. Clint is at the Westgate Hotel with Earl Turner, in a show called Soundtrack - Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets available online. Catch Kelley’s energetic performances on Mondays at the Bootlegger and Wednesdays at the Tuscany Casino. We also got the latest scoop - she is working on a TV/variety talk show! Details coming soon. If you missed this show you can see it on the website at SCA-TV.com, in the Anthem Alive archives through July. If you would like to see how Anthem Alive is created and meet our celebrities, pick up a ticket in the kiosks at Anthem or Kelly Clinton-Holmes, Clint Holmes and Jo Jo Independence Centers and reserve a seat. New TV Schedule Watch on your computer at SCA-TV.com 24/7 • Podcasts on your mobile device IT’S TIME to WATCH - SCA-TV!

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Watch 24/7 on SCA-TV.COM Cox Channel 1960 SCA May Television Lineup SCA Activities Report Fun Fishing for Local Seniors 5 minutes before each hour 4 a.m.

Anthem Alive! SNWA’s “Waterways” Ron Moore has only been with SCA-TV for less than one year, 3, 6, 9, 12 a.m. & p.m. plus 7 p.m. 1 p.m. but has already made a large impact at our station. He is always there when you need him. Ron does sound, lighting and Board Roundtable slate for our Anthem Alive video magazine and is also a 5, 10 p.m. videographer. Hailing from Pennsylvania, Ron was in the Air Force, then the Army Reserves, retiring as Staff Sergeant. He Freedom Is Not Free was also an electrician for a printing company and works 1, 11 a.m.; 8 p.m. here with a company that assists with our Spirit magazine. Ron is a die hard Eagles fan. Ron loves to sing in the choir and Showcase hosts a weekly two-hour radio show for UNLV. We are glad 2 a.m.; 4 p.m. Ron beamed himself over to Channel 1960 via a Star Trek convention in Las Vegas. Another very dedicated volunteer at Home Maintenance our station. Thanks Ron for sharing your talent. 11 p.m. Photos for SCA-TV are provided by Bill Fales Best of Musical Moments 8 a.m.; 2 p.m.

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July 2018 | Sun City Anthem | 25 IVA OLUNTEERS Happy 4th of July. Have a safe holiday! V V The standing committees are Architectural Review (ARC), Whatever your interests or expertise, we have a volunteering ARC Subcommittee, Covenants, Election, Finance, Community opportunity for you. If your background is in engineering or Lifestyle and the Facilities and Landscape. The service groups construction, look into the Architectural Review Committee. are Community Patrol, Community Service Group, Emergency Background in HR or Administration? Try the Covenants, Preparedness, Neighborhood Watch program and SCA-TV. Election or Community Lifestyles committees. Accounting and If you want to make a difference in our community, please send an Finance? The Finance Committee is looking for you. Landscap- email to [email protected], or, stop by the reception desk at ing your passion? We have a Facilities and Landscape Committee Anthem Center and ask for a volunteer packet. Soon we will have that would welcome you. Our service groups could use your help, a Volunteers tab on our new and improved SCA website. so think about volunteering for Community Patrol, Community Service Group, Emergency Preparedness, Neighborhood Watch program or SCA-TV. Volunteering is a very rewarding experience-try it! Help make our community an even better place to live. Emergency Preparedness DO YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPLY? F SUN CI O PRE TY Last month’s EPSG article talked about T CY PAR A I EN ED R G N N I R E T the necessity to stay hydrated at all times P E S S M S H E E E and to maintain an emergency supply of M H T water. This month’s article will speak to maintaining an emergency food supply as “ S ” E S well. Each residence in Sun City Anthem M U P T E R PA R A has a different level of food supply, based largely on lifestyle. The levels range from a well-stocked refrigerator and pantry to a refrigerator and pantry with little or no food stored. In either instance, it is important for each household to maintain at least a three day supply of non-perishable food. Following a disaster there may be a disruption of electricity, natural gas and water. Therefore, it is important to have foods, dry mixes and other staples that do not require refrigeration, cooking, water or special preparation. Be sure to include a manual can opener, eating utensils (preferably paper plates and plasticware), and something to sanitize your hands and utensils if not using disposable items. Not only is it important to select what you eat, it is also important While it seems like a no brainer, it is important that you choose to know what you should not eat. Don’t eat foods from cans foods your family will eat. Also, consider your special dietary that are swollen, dented or corroded, even though the product needs and avoid foods that will make you thirsty as water may be may look safe to eat. Also don’t eat any food that looks or smells extremely limited. abnormal, even if the can looks normal. Discard any refrigerated food that has been at room temperature, for two hours or more or The following items are suggested when selecting emergency food has an unusual odor, color or texture. supplies: Always use clean cooking and eating utensils. • Ready-to-eat canned meats, • Crackers fruits and vegetables. • Dried fruit In case of a loss of electricity keep your refrigerator and freezer • Protein or fruit bars • Canned juices doors closed as much as possible. The refrigerator will keep food • Dry cereal or granola • High energy foods cold for about four hours if it is unopened. Use a refrigerator • Peanut butter • Comfort/stress foods thermometer to check the temperature which should be kept at 40 You can establish your own emergency food pantry or you can degrees or below. go online and select a product from a number of suppliers. Just An emergency supply of food and water to sustain your family Google “Emergency Food Supplies” and you will be provided with for a minimum period of three days is easy to assemble and may a number of vendors. enable you to survive an emergency! Take the action to do so now! 26 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 Contacts | Clubs and Service Groups

African American Heritage Vivian Enverga Scrabble Maurice Robertson (702) 353-5551 • [email protected] Ray Calderon (702) 272-2582 • [email protected] Financial (702) 454-4446 • [email protected] Amateur Radio Lennette Horton Sewing & Quilting Donald Usher • (702) 407-4030 • [email protected] (805) 550-6312 • [email protected] MaryAnn Brim Anthem Authors Garden (702) 292-3377 • [email protected] Donna Mabry • (702) 301-6556 • [email protected] Evie Delanis • (702) 202-3722 • [email protected] Shanghai Rummy Aquacize Hand and Foot Shirley La Chance Rosemary Stortz Ann Savin • (702) 664-5167 • [email protected] (702) 837-9924 • [email protected] (510) 714-5230 • [email protected] Havurah Silver Foxes Arts & Crafts Barbara Miller Patricia Alexander Franki (Paula) Roizman (714) 654-7702 • [email protected] (702) 476-2962 • [email protected] (702) 586-1376 • [email protected] Hiking & Outing Singles Ballroom Dance Celeste Bove • (702) 810-9009 • [email protected] Jose Madrid (Joe) Hans Gerner Horse Racing (702) 454-7478 • [email protected] (725) 600-7746 • [email protected] Bill Hoge • (702) 776-7793 • [email protected] Softball Bid Whist How To, Can Do John Paul Molfetta Eddie Bryant Sandra Burke • (702) 896-0705 (702) 361-4572 • [email protected] (702) 614-4816 • [email protected] International Culture Spotlight Billiards Joe Wang • (702) 263-8223 • [email protected] Bill Hoover (702) 326-0505 • [email protected] Bill Feeney Italian Forum (606) 304-2561 • [email protected] John Paul Molfetta Strategy Games Bocce Ball (702) 361-4572 • [email protected] Doug Chorey (425) 802-4718 • [email protected] Michael Korin Lifelong Learning (916) 230-4202 • [email protected] John Michel • (702) 430-7007 • [email protected] Table Tennis Book Vicki Van Fossen • (702) 361-4383 Mah Jongg [email protected] Judy Garity Harriet Lerner (702) 897-8115 • [email protected] (973) 390-6614 • [email protected] Tennis Bowling Nancy Ward Men’s Golf (702) 463-5563 • [email protected] John Norton Bill Freitag • (702) 614-1743 • [email protected] (702) 837-6614 • [email protected] Veteran’s Neighborhood Watch Bunco Paul MacDowell Joanne Joyce (702) 617-6004 • [email protected] Erika Baum 214-649-2012 • [email protected] (702) 287-4879 • [email protected] Women’s Paddle Tennis Patricia Lindberg Canasta Alison Chinn • (503) 380-3891 • [email protected] Elaine Galant (908) 910-5294 • [email protected] (702) 444-2528 • [email protected] Pan Women’s Golf Kellee Kempf • (702) 434-1909 • [email protected] Ceramics Sandy Kehl Marcea Reid • (702) 263-7003 • [email protected] Party Bridge (702) 459-8868 • [email protected] Owen Miller Woodchips Chicago (702) 275-7673 • [email protected] Pat Westbrook • (714) 612-5769 • [email protected] Gary Fox Performing Arts (702) 260-8118 • [email protected] Chinese Heritage Steve Holmstrom Michele Kan (702) 427-4268 • [email protected] (702) 901-7193 • [email protected] NEIGHBORHOOD REPRESENTATIVES Pet Community Patrol Diane Rosen PINNACLE - Tom Topolski Gene Freeze • (702) 616-0849 • [email protected] (312) 391-1960 • [email protected] (702) 489-4989 • [email protected] Community Service Pickle Ball PINNACLE - Tom Voss Phil Goldstein Ron Latorre (702) 717-8235 • [email protected] (702) 614-5862 • [email protected] (702) 420-0077 • [email protected] Computer PINNACLE - Ed Yesser Pinochle (702) 459-4394 • [email protected] Harry Kane • (702) 897-1228 • [email protected] Dan Passarelli Current Events (702) 778-5457 • [email protected] VILLAS / CANYON CREST - Jackie Mars Barry Rubinson Poker (702) 407-6705 • [email protected] (925) 922-4044 • [email protected] Barry Goldstein • (917) 603-7994 • [email protected] VILLAS / CLUBHOUSE - Brenda Graf Duplicate Bridge Porcelain (702) 614-7474 • [email protected] Nancy Stebbins Lois Haase • (702) 270-2551 (702) 410-5637 • [email protected] VILLAS / HIGH MESA - Julie Brand Republicans (702) 982-8156 • [email protected] Democrats Suzanne Arnona VILLAS / HIGH MESA – Anita De Souza Ronald Hrebenar (702) 685-1996 • [email protected] (702) 901-4962 • [email protected] (702) 269-5638 • [email protected] RV Emergency Preparedness Roy Prince VILLAS / MOUNTAIN VIEW - King Boyd Jeffrey Varnes • [email protected] (702) 889-8221 • [email protected] (702) 306-1536 • [email protected] Entertainment SCA-TV VILLAS / MOUNTAIN VIEW - Bonnie Forcheskie Dan Roberts James Jaworski (702) 293-0353 • [email protected] (702) 433-6618 • [email protected] (702) 896-0071 • [email protected] Filipiniana

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AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE AMATEUR RADIO HERITAGE/HISTORIC REMINDERS: Our club, the Anthem Hams In 1718, New Orleans is founded by the French. By July 1721, the Our Amateur Radio Club’s purpose is the city had more enslaved black men than free white men. exchange of information and to promote The African American Amateur Radio operating knowledge. Heritage Club (AAHC) Members help prepare others for Ham licenses, sponsors and supports if they don’t already have one, and the classes group activities and events afford one to easily pass the radio test. We enjoy promoting Ham designed to promote, share radio interests in our community. It is our goal to advance the and preserve African American culture, heritage and values. general interest and welfare of our Anthem Hams and welcome The African American Heritage Club club affords all members visitors to our meetings any time. and guests the opportunity for fellowship, unity and awareness The Anthem club call sign is AA7SC. Our club is open to all SCA through cultural and social events. residents, but unfortunately closed to people outside our SCA AAHC will hold a number of cultural/historical events community. Our new website will be open to all licensed Hams throughout the year. and all are welcome to join in our online activities. 1. Recognition of Martin Luther King’s (MLK) birthday Interested in the amateur radio? If you are a Ham enthusiast or 2. Celebration of Black History Month just want to learn, we have a place for you. Come join us on the 3. Recognition and celebration of President Barack Obama’s third Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. in the Greene Room birthday every August 4 (next to the Sewing & Quilting Room) in Anthem Center. Our DINE OUTS for August and September are being organized next meeting will be held Wednesday, September 19. Our club by our Treasurer, Lydia Smith. Ideas from our membership are does not meet in July or August. encouraged. Dine Out dates, times and locations will be For more information about the club, contact President Don announced and advertised on our website SCAAAHC.com. Be Usher, at (702) 407-4030. sure to keep checking for updates. In June, we held a successful Amateur Radio Field Day. Amateur Our web page address for AAHC is SCAAAHC.com and we radio operators practiced the rapid deployment of temporary encourage you to visit and review our information regarding radio communications equipment so they could be ready to past, current and future activities. We will also load our fiscal operate in any kind of emergency. Using alternate power for their reports, club minutes, announcements, fliers and photos of radio operations, the club proved they could successfully operate AAHC’s activities. their equipment, even though they did it from the confines of the Our main form of communication is by email, so be sure to look for Liberty Center. The Henderson Club joined us to showcase some our emails, which may have been sent to your “Junk or Spam files”. of their radio equipment. It is imperative to have the cooperation If you have the need to communicate by some other form, of nearby Hams in Henderson and the Las Vegas area in a please contact our Secretary, Annette Irving, at communications emergency! [email protected]. Save the Dates for Upcoming Events: A. July 23, 2018: Dine Out at Metro Diner 2050 E. Serene Ave., 6 to 8 p.m., go to ASCAAAHC.com for additional information. B. August 2018: President Barack Obama’s Birthday Celebration. To join AAHC or pay dues, please provide your information on an AAHC envelope located at the kiosk and deposit envelope in our mailbox by the fitness center. HERITAGE/HISTORICAL REMINDERS: On July 8, 1777, Vermont becomes the first political jurisdiction in the United States to abolish slavery.

We want to encourage everyone to sign up to receive the Association’s eBlasts. Click the Register for the eBlast Step-By-Step instructions Martin Reid, N6QU, explaining his temporary set-up for his Amateur Radio in button on the Welcome Page of the website! SCA-HOA.org preparation for the June 23 Amateur Radio Field Day at Liberty Center.

28 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 start up again in September, we hope to have a schedule of events. Our new repeater will be operational then and we’ll continue to welcome new members. Hope to see you in September! ANTHEM AUTHORS Many authors are drawn to the memoir genre and write about events in which they were involved. A memoir can be generally defined as an historical or biographical account, written from personal knowledge. The author doesn’t have to be the focus of the story and may be only a witness or a minor participant in the events described. The definition is broad enough to cover works written in centuries past, so the Memoirs of Louis XIV by the Duc de Saint-Simon is an example, as is The Art of the Deal by Donald Martin Reid, N6QU, presents a class to fellow Hams at the May meeting. Trump. By naming a work a memoir, the author is promising to tell the truth. Oprah Winfrey’s public anger at James Frey for We also cooperate with the Henderson club when we help with distorting the truth in A Million Little Pieces shows that this public events such as marathons and bike-a-thons; fund-raisers implicit commitment is taken seriously. such as walk-a-thons; and celebrations such as parades. Along with letter writers and diary keepers, memoirists are the At our May meeting, Martin Reid, N6QU, shared an excellent custodians of memory. Thanks to texts from long ago, we can Power Point presentation with our members. He covered many train horses in ancient Greece, be swept away by the excitement of the elementary subjects of the various amateur bands, how of gladiatorial games, climb a mountain with a poet in the sunspots affect radio propagation, antenna length efficiency, Middle Ages, or wander across New World landscapes with SWR and several other subjects. There were a few of us that sixteenth century castaways. needed some of the valuable reminders of information we had Some memoirs are a pleasure to read, but the claim to bear faith- learned long ago. ful witness may make a memoir significant even when there’s little Ongoing learning experiences are what our club is about. When we joy to reap from reading it, as in the case of Anne Frank’s diary.

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Clarity of message isn’t a problem with numerous, but mostly forgotten, memoirs about tuberculosis. The disease has cast its shadow, both in art and on the lives of artists themselves, as illustrated in George Sand’s memoir, A Winter in Majorca. A short memoir by Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton illustrates the devastation it has inflicted on entire families and might again. A publisher is looking for a tale with the impact of Chris Kyle’s American Sniper in order to gain maximum benefit from pro- ducing and distributing a book-length memoir. Today, a shorter memoir may be distributed as an ebook, at little cost to the writer. Members of Anthem Authors often read from personal memoirs during our Tuesday meetings from 1 to 3 p.m. in Anthem Center. If you’re curious, attend a meeting or check out our website, AnthemAuthors.com. AQUACIZE On Wednesday, July 18 at 11:30 a.m., the Aquacize Club monthly luncheon will be at the Pin Kaow Thai Restaurant at 9530 S. Eastern Avenue. We will celebrate the Daryl Reed at the Spring Arts & Crafts Fair birthdays of Fern Netzky, Phyllis Fried- man, Carl Gosma and Nancy Ortolano. There will be a lunch menu costing $17 that includes a nonalcoholic beverage, tax and tip. Margie Trujillo, Treasurer, accepts only cash or checks when you sign in at the luncheon. If you plan to attend, RSVP to Rosemary Stortz at [email protected] or call Susan Stuckrath at (702) 558-6392 by Sunday, July 15. If you are not getting emails from the club, please contact Rosemary Stortz or Susan Stuckrath. You do not need to be a member of the club to attend Aquacize classes. Any occupant of a Sun City Anthem home who holds a

Anthem Author, Suzie Buhring

The challenge is to make the memoir reader share the intensity of experience felt by the writer. Some critics feel too many memoirs are being written and too much told about commonplace misfortunes. Others express the hope that even memoirs by unextraordinary people can in- spire compassion and help bring about overdue change. Robert Pirsig’s highly successful Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance might be an example because of the part electroshock therapy plays in his story. Reviews suggest this book doesn’t reach every reader with the same clear message, however. Carol was a lucky raffle winner. 30 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 ARTS AND CRAFTS

The Arts and Crafts Club, which meets in Independence Center, consists of 15 shared interest groups, with activity levels ranging from beginner to advanced. One annual membership fee of $15 entitles a member to participate in any or all of the workshops. The list of workshops and contacts is posted in our room and a copy of the schedule is available there and on our website, SCA-ACC.com. Please visit our display cabinets in the Anthem Center fitness area and Independence and Liberty Centers to see examples of our work. Displays, changed frequently, are available for your enjoyment, inspiration, and sometimes for purchase. This month’s Spirit features the Woodcarvers, who began to practice their craft in a Sun City Anthem garage seven years ago. The group now has 16-17 members, with one to 60 years of Our President, Rose, welcomed members to our May luau luncheon. experience. Whittling involves drawing the knife away from you, while carving involves drawing the knife toward you. Most, if not all members, started whittling with a pocketknife as children. Woodcarving is a form of woodworking by means of a cutting tool (knife) in one hand or a chisel in two hands, or with one hand on a chisel and one hand on a mallet, resulting in a wooden figure or figurine, or in the sculptural ornamentation of a wooden object. The phrase also refers to the finished product, from individual sculptures to a hand-worked molding composing part of a tracery.

Petr helped us celebrate at our May luncheon. valid Sun City Anthem (SCA) Community Association Member- ship ID can participate in these classes. Aquacize class schedule updates are communicated directly to our members. SCA has Aquacize classes Mondays through Fridays at 8 a.m. and Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:15 a.m., and Sundays at 8:30 a.m. You can come to a class anytime it is offered. You need to pay $2 per class, and show your SCA Membership ID at the activities desk. Anyone who enjoys water aerobics is invited to join our club. Our membership dues are $10 annually. Every month we celebrate our members’ birthdays at a luncheon. For a membership form, check the kiosk by the activities desk in the Anthem Center or call or email Sharon Barnum at (702) 675-7365 or [email protected]. July 2018 | Sun City Anthem | 31 Clubs

Woodcarving group

Bob Ellington demonstrates relief work. is nicked, a payment of $1 is required. If stitches are needed, payment is $5. Woodcarvers meet on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon making figurines, wine stoppers, canes, etc. Objects may be carved and then burned, as burning provides more definition for highlights such as eyes. Please contact the group leader, Martel Thompson, at A Master Pyrographer at work. (702) 279-8299, or [email protected] for more information, and note that there are no woodcarving shops in Nevada. Woodcarvers are different from Pyrographers, who decorate wood with burn marks from a heated object such as a poker. BALLROOM DANCE Woodcarvers use a variety of materials: basswood, black walnut, buckeye, maple and cottonwood. Basswood and cottonwood are grown in the north and in the east and may be ordered in blocks of various sizes. Interestingly, the Daughters of the American Revolution planted 25,000 cottonwood trees in Nevada during the late 1700s. Cottonwood trees are found near water as they SCABDC is having a Sunday afternoon dance to celebrate demand a great deal of hydration, therefore many of the early America’s 4th of July Independence Day on July 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. cottonwood groves became settlements. in the Sun City Anthem Ballroom. Pyrographers use various sizes of planks, leaving the bark border The cost is $5 for SCABDC members and $10 for non-members remaining on two sides, giving the finished artwork a framed ef- and guests. This is a monthly Sunday afternoon event to get our fect. These projects can last from 12 hours to a month, depending feet moving to the beat of Latin and smooth dance music. Please on the intricacy of the piece. login to SCABDC.com for additional information. Newcomers are welcomed and need not make any purchases pri- The Mother’s Day Dinner Dance was a blast, everybody had a or to joining. Woodcarvers have knives, gouges, and instruction great time dancing the evening away. The formal attire, catered available, in addition to a generously stocked library. Veterans of dinner and lovely table decorations added to a wonderful evening this craft have as many as 200 tools. Occasionally an instructor of dancing to the tunes of waltz, foxtrot, rumba and Latin guides the group; generally artists work on their own project. ballroom music. The Woodcarvers’ “Blood Bucket” tradition lives on: if an artist Dance lessons at Liberty Center for July and August: Tuesdays, 32 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 hour, depending on the skills of the opposing players. New to the game or not confident in your skills? No problem! There are plenty of seasoned players willing to teach you the rules and strategies for success. It’s easy to learn, and you may find yourself quickly developing the bravado needed to bluff your opponents and hone your skills. The club meets Friday nights in the Anthem Center’s Emerson/Franklin Rooms from 7 to 10 p.m. Membership is $10 a year and we welcome all SCA residents and guests to join. Curious? Please join us for a night of camaraderie, snacks and fun. It’s a good way to make friends, learn a skill and have some fun in the process! BILLIARDS Grand raffle winner The Billiards Club is a social organization whose purpose is to promote interest in all cue sports. We invite and encourage residents of all skill levels to join our club. The Billiards Room in Independence Center is open to all residents. If you have never played pool, join us, and you’ll discover it’s a lot of fun. There are 7-foot and 9-foot tables available for open play, as well as a carom table and a snooker table. There are also tables in the gallery at Anthem Center. • The club runs individual or doubles tournaments each Dancing the night away. weekday afternoon at 1 p.m. New members are evaluated before competitive play and assigned to a flight with players of similar ability. • We have a Tuesday evening CSI 8-ball league and a Wednesday morning CSI 9-ball league. • We have three-cushion billiards tournaments on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. • We have recently started an in-house 10-ball league. Check with any officer for day and time. • For those who simply want to play, have fun and meet new SCABDC members and guests enjoying dinner catered by Superior Catering. people, there is also a social flight. You can usually get a game of 8-ball going any day of the week. If one is already 2 to 3:30 p.m. – Salsa; Wednesdays, 4 to 5:30 p.m. – Quickstep; going, ask if you can challenge the winner. Thursdays, 2 to 3:30 p.m. – American Foxtrot. Dance lesson cost is $10 per person, per class. Visit the SCABDC website SCABDC.com for details. For additional information or question, please send an email to [email protected]. Free time for dance practice at Liberty Center: Mondays, 4 to 6 p.m. and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Argentine Tango practice is Thursdays, 3:30 to 5 p.m. and Fridays, 1 to 2:30 p.m. 2018 Sunday afternoon dance schedule, 2 to 5 p.m.: July 8, August Call Martie at or visit greenvalleyrsailiatecom 12, September 9, October 14, November 11. or see us on aceoo rsgreenvalley BID WHIST BAC AAS PASS SEASE Rock Steady Boing is a non-contact boing program We’d like to invite you to join us on Friday nights for a lively game designed specifically for people with arkinsons. of bid whist. A derivative of the card game whist, bid whist joins A group program where it connects individuals with arkinsons other whist derivatives, bridge and spades. in a non-clinical environment filled with fun and camaraderie. Bid whist is a partners’ card game that utilizes strategy, Our goal is to improve the overall uality of life for people living bluffing and “psyching out” your opponents. Games can be easily with arkinson’s through functional fitness and boing techniue. completed in less than half and hour or may take as long as an • A S U! A place to BAC! July 2018 | Sun City Anthem | 33 Clubs

Club officers are Bill Feeney, President, (606) 304-2561; Alma creature has deep roots and a dark purpose. Yet he does nothing. Bielawa, Vice President, (702) 488-5501; Dzintra Landers, What can he do? Only watch and wait. And hope his mounting Secretary, (702) 492-6778 and Hank Stuckrath, Treasurer, fears are not realized. (702) 558-6392. For more information or to join the club, please But when the figure vanishes overnight, and a body is discovered, call any officer. Much more information is available on our it falls to Gamache to discover if a debt has been paid or levied. website, SCAPool.org. Months later, on a steamy July day as the trial for the accused BOCCE begins in Montréal, Chief Superintendent Gamache continues to struggle with actions he set in motion that bitter November, from The Bocce Club starts league play again on Monday, September which there is no going back. More than the accused are on trial. 10. Registration forms will be available on the website, Gamache’s own conscience is standing in judgment. Bocce.SCAClub.org, the Anthem Center Kiosk and Sun City In Glass Houses, her latest utterly gripping book, number-one Anthem website beginning July 1. The deadline for league registra- New York Times bestselling author, Louise Penny, shatters the tion is Sunday, August 14. Club members, please look for reminder conventions of the crime novel to explore what Gandhi called the email updates upon registration. Any questions, contact Ruth Ann court of conscience. A court that supersedes all others. Butler, League Coordinator, at (702) 209-2463 after 9 a.m. This was the Amazon.com review of the book. Open play on Saturdays is ongoing during the summer months starting at 9:30 a.m., with abbreviated play for the hot months of Book Club members volunteer at the SCA library at Independence June, July and August. Center, which is available to all members on the honor system. The library’s collection includes fiction and nonfiction, hardcover Have a great summer. and paperback books. Book donations are welcome but due to space constraints, only books published within the past 15 years BOOK are accepted. If you have a large donation, Paseo Verde Library The third Thursday of each will accept it and you can take a tax write off for your donation. month, the Book Club meets Book Club dues are $5. If you are interested in joining or have ques- from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Morris/ tions, send an email to Judy Garity at [email protected]. Nelson Rooms at Independence Center to discuss a book that BOWLING members have read. On July 19, we will discuss Glass Houses by The Bowling Club serves as an organization to promote bowl- Louise Penny. For more informa- ing for SCA residents who meet the club’s bylaws. The club itself tion about the Book Club, visit has no dues, and holds one annual meeting in October to elect http://SCABookClub.com. officers and to review any club issues. John Norton is the club President and the club’s point of contact, he may be reached at “Penny’s absorbing intricately (702) 837-6614 or [email protected]. Dan Martens plotted 13th Gamache nov- is the club Vice President. The Secretary/Treasurer is Faye Rosen. el proves she only gets better at pursuing dark truths with com- Bowling Club members have a Thursday Sin City Seniors passion and grace.” —PEOPLE Bowling League at the South Point Bowling Center at 10 a.m. with four-person mixed-gender teams. This league is open to bowl- “Louise Penny wrote the book on escapist mysteries.” —The New ers who are age 55 or over. SCA residents have priority in filling York Times Book Review vacant spots. Any remaining vacancies may be filled by non- “You won’t want Louise Penny’s latest to end….Any plot summa- residents. Only SCA resident bowlers will be included as ry of Penny’s novels inevitably falls short of conveying the dark members of the SCA Bowling Club. Each league member pays an magic of this series.... It takes nerve and skill — as well as heart annual USBC sanction fee plus a weekly bowling fee. — to write mysteries like this. ‘Glass Houses,’ along with many of The 2017-2018 fall/winter season has ended. Playoffs were the other Gamache books, is so compelling that, for the space of held to determine the league championship. In the first round, reading it, you may well feel that much of what’s going on in the team One Board (Rennie Glabman, David Wilhite, Alan Miller world outside the novel is ‘just noise.’” —Maureen Corrigan, The and Bo Gajewski) defeated team Split Happens (Linda Horvat, Washington Post Sheila Inferrera, Marc Feldman and Mike Horvat) to advance to When a mysterious figure appears in Three Pines one cold No- the championship match. In the championship match, team No vember day, Armand Gamache and the rest of the villagers are at Sweat (John Vasquez, Bob Harrison and Morrie Mansell) defeated first curious. Then wary. Through rain and sleet, the figure stands team One Board to claim the title. Congratulations to team No unmoving, staring ahead. Sweat! Also, a special congratulation goes to Bo Gajewski, who From the moment its shadow falls over the village, Gamache, bowled a perfect 300 game in the last regular season game! now Chief Superintendent of the Sûreté du Québec, suspects the 34 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 CANASTA Remember way back, when you sat at the kitchen table with either your mother or an aunt and they taught you a card game called Canasta? Then, as years went by, the game was given up because you were too busy with school, work, raising a family or keeping house? Well, those days are behind us and it’s time to sit back and enjoy this mind stimulating, highly sociable, fun card game, which, by the way, has grown up also. Today’s version of American Aces, Deuces and Sevens Canasta is a partnership game. There can be a table of four players of two teams, five players with a team of three and two, or L to R: Bo Gajewski who bowled a 300, six players at the table with three players on each team. poses with Rennie Glabman, David Wilhite and Alan Miller At the inception of the club, the membership made a decision that Elections were held to determine league officers for the 2018-2019 there be no set teams or tables. Anyone wanting a game will be season and the officers elected are Don Krivec, President; Dan welcomed to a table that has room. Martens, Vice President; and Hector Rosario, Secretary/Treasurer. The 2018-2019 fall/winter season will begin on September 6. The The Canasta Club is the perfect venue for couples to spend an league is always looking for new bowlers, so if you’re looking for a afternoon together. If you enjoy mixing and mingling with every- great social activity, as well as a little exercise, consider joining the one and want a mind stimulating game of strategies, signals and Sin City Seniors bowling league. For information regarding this play defense or offense during a card game, then look no further. league or to sign up, contact Hector at (702) 586-7225 or Don at Because we were unable to acquire storage space, members (702) 260-3534. bring their own set-ups. This consists of four decks of cards, League officers develop the team listings and schedule. The including jokers, and a card rack. All new members receive a secretary also maintains a list of individuals who wish to bowl. master score sheet to make copies as needed, plus the guideline Vacancies due to illness, moving, or injury occur year-round. Be for scoring and explanation of specialty hands. sure to contact Hector to fill these openings or get on the wait list. A second league, the Anthem Rollers, is a 9:30 a.m. Monday league with three-person mixed-gender teams. This league is open to bowlers who are age 55 or over. The 2018/2019 fall/winter season will begin on September 10. League officers for the 2018-2019 season are Morrie Mansell, President; Bill Etienne, Vice President; and Carol Pontillo, Secretary/Treasurer. This is not an SCA Bowling Club mem- ber league. If you are interested in this league contact Carol at (702) 778-8115, or the South Point bowling desk, Debi Chapman, (702) 797-8080 Ext. 77174 or [email protected]. BUNCO The Bunco Club meets Mondays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Multi-purpose Room in Liberty Center. Come early to ensure a seat. Bunco is a social dice game that involves 100% luck and no skill, since no decisions need to be made. Keeping score and our rules are simple. If you can throw three dice and count, you should join our club and enjoy this easy-to-learn, fast-paced game. Don’t worry if you have never played before since everyone at your table will be happy to help you learn. If your Monday night routine could use a change and some fun, come join us for Bunco. You will meet new friends and neighbors, catch up with old friends and enjoy a fun night out. Bring a partner or friend, everyone is welcome. Cash prizes are given at the end of our fun night for most Buncos, most wins and most losses. July 2018 | Sun City Anthem | 35 Clubs

Members teaching members is one of the ways we learn new tech- niques. Most often this is done on an informal basis, by working in the Ceramics Room together, asking questions about how to use products, the design and inspiration comes from within. Some- times Ceramic Club members volunteer to teach other members, and notices of upcoming classes are posted in the clubroom. On Saturday, May 10, the Ceramics Club held its annual Club Competition and Barbeque at the home of Lonette and Richard Pope. Fifty-five club members attended and celebrated Cinco de Mayo on a picture-perfect day with warm sun and a light breeze. Guests enjoyed carne asada, expertly grilled by host Richard Pope and chicken tacos, rice, beans, cabbage salad, guacamo- le and taquitos, chips & salsa. Pam Yates tended the margarita machines and kept guest hydrated while John Yates & Lonette Pope performed all sou chef duties. As guests arrived to the party, they were challenged to vote for their favorite ceramic birdhouse in three categories – glazed, non-fired and mixed media. With 41 entries, all of which were unique and amazing, the voting took a bit of time. In the end, our winners were as follows: Best of Show, Nancy Williams; Glazed, first place, Gene Okamura; second place, Lonette Pope; third place, Linda Sauer; Non-Fired, first place, Lynn Degnan; second place, Daryl Garrett; third place, Susie Garrett; Mixed Media, first place, Lennette Horton; second place, Barb Mull; third place, Yetta Ramirez.

Kudos to Nancy Rose for making the “pairs” hand!

We do not have specific event dates because we are socializing every week. Every three or four months, we have a membership potluck lunch prior to and during play. Our New Year Luncheon is held in January to celebrate the coming year. Board members: Elaine Galant, President; Dottie Albala, Vice President; Nancy Rose, Treasurer; Eileen Wolfenson, Recording Secretary; and Al Gennes, Historian. Top finishers in the Mixed Media category. L to R: Yetta Ramirez, third place; Come join us on Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m. in Liberty Barb Mull, second place; first place winner, Lennette Horton; and President Marcea Reid Center and on Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. in Anthem Center Upper Gallery. Membership runs from January through December and dues are $5. For further information contact our President, Elaine Galant, at [email protected] or (702) 444-2528. CERAMICS If you would like to make a functional item for the house or yard, or something decorative as a gift, our club offers a world of possibilities. We paint, glaze and fire pieces that are already molded. We also have members who hand build, starting with a block of clay and then craft their own shapes. With the variety of glazes and tools readily available, you can learn something new with every project. Get techniques from a website, glean tips from other members, and visit the ceramics room during workshop President Marcea Reid with L to R: Linda Sauer, third place; Lonette Pope, times, making friends who can share in the joy of creativity. second place, and Gene Okamura, first place, winners in the Glazed category 36 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 Mama’s Wranglers entertaining the Chicago Club.

a huge hit. May found almost 150 club members gathered on the patio at Independence Center enjoying our best BBQ party ever. With Mamas Wranglers providing great entertainment, Dickies President Marcea Reid with Best of Show winner, Nancy Williams providing terrific BBQ and all the “fixins”, and club member, DJ Whether participating in group classes or working on individual Paul Shultz, providing the country tunes, the night could not have pieces in the Ceramics Room during workshop hours, our been more fun. (See photos). June found us wrapping up the first members are continuing to expand their skills while experiment- half of the year with a fun luncheon in the private dining room ing with new glazes and techniques. Take a moment to view many at Giuseppe’s Restaurant, where we all enjoyed a great lunch and of the items for sale in our clubhouse window or come in and equally great camaraderie. take a tour of our space. Stay and enjoy the great fellowship and Our fall lineup looks to be just as much fun, starting with our creativity of our members. Prepare to be inspired. August 11 event at South Point Casino, our virtual day at The Ceramics Room is open to members every day except Arlington Racetrack, watching the famous Arlington Million Wednesday mornings. Horserace, a Chicago classic event. Club members should be on We welcome new members, and offer formal orientation as well as classes to help you get started. For more information contact club President, Marcea Reid at [email protected]. CHICAGO We hope this July finds all of you keeping cool somehow. A lot of our members are traveling this month. So July is the only month of the year that we do not have an event, but what a fun first half of 2018 our Chicago Club had. In January we began with a sold out event at Windy City Beefs ‘n Pizza, followed in February with a fun tour of the Phil Maloof car collection, together with a tour of his home filled with stadium organs. What a collector that Phil guy is. In March we had a really fun afternoon at Cashman Field watching our Chicago Cubs impressively beat the Cleveland Indians. April found our group dining al fresco at the Pioneer Saloon in historic Goodsprings, NV. That sold out event also was

Club members watching the show.

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Ken and Julia

Great barbecue and plenty of it the lookout for the flyer for info on this fun event. Friday night, September 14, will find our club gathered for our first ever chili cook off, complete with a fun hootenanny. It’ll soon be time for all our great cooks to dust off their terrific chili recipes and join the competition. October 31 will be our first ever Halloween Party, complete with costumes. Our Chicago Club started four years ago as a club for former Chicagoland residents, but has quickly morphed into a club open to all SCA residents who love to have a great time meeting new people and trying new and fun activities. If you are interested in joining our club, it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3. First, pick up a club application form at the kiosk near the activities A brief introduction to Beijing Opera: office in Anthem Center. Second, fill out the form including your phone number, email address and SCA activity card number, In the middle of Qing Dynasty, 徽劇 (Hui Opera）and 漢劇 (Han along with a $5 check for the dues. Third, put your application Opera) were brought into Beijing. They merged into Beijing op- form and check in the club mailbox across from the Anthem era. It was very popular with the royal families, it later proliferated Center fitness center desk. Our mailbox is in the lower left hand to the populace. corner. Then start coming to our events. It’s just that easy to join Beijing opera is based on these four character types: the fun. 生 sheng - a male role, such as a young man, an elderly man, or CHINESE HERITAGE a warrior. 旦 dan - a female role, such as a young lady, a beautiful lady, a lady We were all mesmerized by the singing of Beijing opera by Ken warrior, or an elderly woman. and Julia Wu in the April 15 CHC event. However, even for some Chinese natives, Beijing opera can be a bit of a mystery. So we 凈 jing - also known as the painted face, used on a chivalrous and visited Ken and Julia after the show to ask them to talk about some rugged male role. basics of Beijing opera and their journeys into the world of Beijing 丑 chou - also known as the little painted face, used on villainous opera. or comic characters. 38 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 Ken grew up in 長沙 (Changsha, Hunan). His family all loved an Election Committee member. EC members develop the slate opera, but he only learned Beijing opera later in life. He learned of candidates, conduct the election and will present the results by following the tape. His sister likes to sing too, and his nephew to the membership this November. Please contact Harry Kane at joined the Beijing opera club while in college. He sang two char- (702) 897-1228 or [email protected] for more information. acters in the 4/15 show--老生 (old man): 陳世美 (Chen shimei) Computer Club hours are: and 花臉 (painted pace): 包公 (Judge Bao). 鍘美案 (Sentencing • Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. of Chen Shimei) is his favorite, another favorite is 趙氏孤兒 • Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Orphan of Zhao). • Sunday, closed for maintenance Julia did not like Beijing opera at the beginning, until in 1985, Computer Talk, an open forum on any computer related when an 二胡 (er hu) player visited Hawaii where they once lived. topic, is held in the Computer Club classroom every Thursday at She was persuaded to learn to sing Beijing opera just to surprise 9 a.m. The Apple User Group meets there the second Saturday of Ken. She thought it was easy at first, not unlike singing Western each month at 10 a.m. songs. But she realized it was much harder as she got into it. She had to pay attention to details like articulation, breathing, The benefits of club membership include: pauses and dynamics. She also had to learn how to walk on stage • Use of the club’s computer facilities, which include for different characters. She is very grateful for the patience of her numerous computers, both slide and document scanners teachers. She likes 貴妃醉酒 (The drunken concubine) which she and a fax/copier machine. There is also a station for sang in the 4/15 event, because it has an elaborate costume and transferring your family VCR tapes to DVDs and another walking styles. for copying your personal CDs or DVDs. CHC currently has over 400 members. We sponsor regular group • Computer instruction and free classes. To view class activities of health enhancement, folk dance, Yuan Ji dance, Mah offerings and descriptions, visit the website at Jongg games, Chinese arts and crafts, modern Chinese dance. MySCACC.com and click on “Classes”. To view monthly Annual scheduled events are Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat class schedules, select “Calendar”. Club members can Festival, Mid-Autumn (Moon) Festival and Thanksgiving party. sign up for classes via our website by logging in and then clicking on specific classes on the Calendar page. We welcome all Sun City residents who share the same interest and enthusiasm to join our club. The dues are $5 per person per • Eligibility for personal computer help and house calls. Need calendar year. Please contact Gloria Pi at [email protected]. personalized, one-on-one computer instruction, help solving computer problems or assistance in setting up COMPUTER The Computer Club welcomes any Sun City Anthem resident with an interest in using a computer, tablet or smartphone. Our club has programs for all levels of users, from novice to advanced. Annual dues are $10. Visit our website at MySCACC.com for full details. 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a computer on your home network? With our house call DEMOCRATS program, a club volunteer will come to you for just a $20 donation to the club. For a list of volunteers and their “…democracy demands an educated and informed electorate…” areas of expertise, visit MySCACC.com/housecall. Thomas Jefferson • Monthly Newsletters. Read detailed information on The SCA Democrats Club current and future training courses; discover timely SCA emocrats stands for the core principles of articles on hardware and software products and services. D LIBERTY, EQUALITY AND OBJECTIVE REASON. • Sharing useful information and tools. Ask questions or share details of your discovery with fellow members about apps, The Democrats support: WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS; security or any other computer related topic in one of our MINORITY RIGHTS; GAY RIGHTS; VOTING RIGHTS; THE online forums. RIGHT TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE; AND A MORE EQUITABLE ECONOMIC SOCIETY! Are you interested in becoming more involved? Consider volunteering as a club monitor or classroom aide. Contact Harry Here is a fabulous link to all candidates and assembly districts, for more details at (702) 897-1228 or [email protected]. with bios for every candidate to keep for useful information for To reach the computer lab, please call (702) 614-5871. the November 2018 election, TheNevadaIndependent.com/Elec- tion/2018/Governor. CURRENT EVENTS District Attorney Steve Wolfson was our special guest at the May meeting. He has fully recovered and has returned to work. He Calling all SCA residents who care about believes his most important task is public safety. He manages an what is happening in the world today office of 750 employees with 150 attorneys. He has opened new and would like to address topical issues: divisions and special courts that consist of criminal, civil, juve- Instead of hollering at your TV or nile, and family support. He supports the background checks bill computer, come to the Current Events/ that was passed by the voters, but has not been enforced by Adam History Club meetings and let your voice Laxalt. He advocates for banning bump stocks and for sensible be heard! This is your chance to express gun laws. Mr. Wolfson has established a Conviction Integrity your ideas in a congenial atmosphere Review Unit, the first in Nevada, to identify wrongfully convicted without fear of recrimination. individuals. Since its inception, one person who was wrongly con- All points of view - liberal, conservative, and all those in between victed and served 20 years in jail for a crime he didn’t commit, has - are encouraged and welcomed. In all cases, civility is encour- been released. He has also established a new court for people with aged and controversy is guaranteed. You may participate in the autism, realizing that this illness calls for special considerations. discussions or simply listen and observe. You will never be called on to speak unless you ask to be heard. We discuss a wide range of topics, as submitted by the members, varying from national and international issues, local issues, SCA issues and more. We also give members a chance to announce weekend sports news and provide highlights of historical events that have occurred on the meeting date or in the same week. So, if you’re looking for lively conversation and robust debate, then the Current Events/History Club is the place for you. Give us a try; you won’t be sorry and you will be made to feel very welcome! The club meets every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. On average, 35 to 45 members attend each meeting. Most meetings are in the Bristol/Concord Rooms at Anthem Center. Annual dues are $10. Prospective members may attend up to three meetings free of charge prior to joining. District Attorney, Steve Wolfson, running for re-election Please contact Barry Rubinson at (925) 922-4044 or email him at [email protected] for more information, or just take a Our May meeting hosted several other guests including Brianna chance and stop in at any meeting. Johnson, candidate for County Assessor. Brianna has been Assistant Assessor for 22 years and is the only candidate with We want to encourage everyone to sign up experience. to receive the Association’s eBlasts. Justice Elissa Cadish, running for the state Supreme Court, Judge Click the Register for the eBlast Step-By-Step instructions Mark Balles, and Wendy Starkweather, of Moms Demand Action button on the Welcome Page of the website! SCA-HOA.org made guest appearances. 40 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 On Saturday, May 12 the SCA Democrats hosted a table at the DUPLICATE BRIDGE Club Fair where information was provided to visitors regarding the club’s activities and events. Several new members joined the Play duplicate bridge in the Emerson/Franklin Rooms at club. As the election nears and voters become more engaged, our Anthem Center. Our game is open to all levels of players, club continues to grow. We are dedicated to providing factual beginners through expert. information about the candidates running for office. The game is not American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) sanctioned, but we abide by their standards of play. Points are not awarded. If you have played duplicate bridge, this is a great opportunity to play in a competitive and friendly environment. Yearly dues are only $10. Playing times: Wednesdays from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays from noon until 3:30 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start times. If you would like to play but need a partner, contact Carol Mehrhoff at (505) 280-8040 or [email protected]. Club officers are Nancy Stebbins, President, (702) 410-5637; Barbara Seely, Vice President, (702) 837-0089; Carol Mehrhoff, Secretary, (505) 280-8040; Gerry Hoffman, Treasurer, (702) 617-4048. ENTERTAINMENT The Entertainment Club has very big plans for the fall and winter of 2018. If you have any suggestions as to who you would like to perform, please do not hestiate to contact us as we welcome all opinions and suggestions. Audrey Sauer and David Hatton at the Club Fair. Our next show will be September 28 at 6 p.m. in Freedom Hall. We promise you, as

Karen Fleisher and Ellen Schier at the Club Fair.

We are now adjourned for the summer months of July and August. Be sure to join us when we reconvene in September. The meetings are held at the Independence Center on the third Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. Join us to learn more about the candidates running in the November election. Watch for alerts announcing guest speakers and programs. The purpose of the Sun City Anthem Democrats is to advance the historical and cultural contributions inherent in the Democratic Party while acting within the guidelines, rules and regulations of the Sun City Anthem HOA and to work to promote public policy through political issue analysis, education, recruitment, and other activities to benefit its membership in Sun City Anthem. For more information on SCA Democrats, email: [email protected]. July 2018 | Sun City Anthem | 41 Clubs

usual, a first class professional entertainer at that time. The next membership meeting will be Monday, July 9 in the Greene Room at Anthem Center. Meeting starts at 1 p.m. Please note that this is a change from the regular first Monday of the month meeting. We invite all of our members and any other interested residents, to attend the meeting. We welcome any ideas you may have for future shows. You can email any of our board members listed on our website at SCAEC.org. FILIPINIANA We would like to denote the close relationship of the Philippines (officially the Republic of the Philippines) and The United States of America with respect to Independence Day. For this, a capsule history of the country is warranted.

The Philippines has an ancient and colorful past, Monument of General MacArthur Leyte landing which is believed to have begun at least 67,000 years ago, based on the discovery of the Callao man in 2007 by Professor Armand the country. The revolution ended with a formal declaration of Salvador Mijares of the University of the Philippines. This was independence from Spain on June 12, 1898, by the country’s first apparently substantiated when a 6.1mm metatarsal bone from President, Emilio Aguinaldo. The declaration was made possible the fossilized remains found in the Callao cave in Penablanca, when, during the Spanish-American War, the U.S. Navy Cagayan Province was dated using the uranium ablation Asiatic Squadron, with help from the Filipinos, defeated the technique. There followed a notable succession of occupiers from Spanish colonial fleet at the Battle of Manila on May 1, 1898. the Bruneian empire, the Madjapahit empire, and partitioning However, Spain ceded the Philippines to the United States for the of the country into Islamic sultanates until the explorer Ferdi- sum of 20 million dollars in December 1898 at the Treaty of Paris. nand Magellan “discovered” and claimed the country for King Thus the Commonwealth of the Philippines period ensued, but Philip II of Spain in 1521. For more than 370 years, the country was interrupted when Japan occupied the Philippines from 1941 remained under Spanish rule, with short-lived rebellions from the through 1945 during WWII. Under General Douglas MacArthur, natives and various invasions by the Dutch, Chinese, Japanese and the U.S. Armed Forces defeated the Japanese Imperial Army and British. From 1762 to 1764 the British empire ruled the Spanish liberated the Philippines. Under the Treaty of General Relations colonial capital of Manila and the port of Cavite. by the two countries, the United States of America recognized the independence of the Philippines and relinquished American The most successful indigenous uprising (abetted by the writings Sovereignty over the Philippine Islands on July 4, 1946. of our national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal) was fought by the Katipuneros, led by Andres Bonifacio and Emilio Aguinaldo. Since then, the Philippine Independence Day was celebrated on The Katipuneros belonged to the revolutionary society Kataas- July 4, coinciding with the U.S. Independence Day, until 1962 taasan Kagalanggalang Katipunan (KKK), established in 1892, when it was decreed to rightfully celebrate it on June 12. to overthrow the Spanish regime. This Philippine Revolution, Reminder: 2018 calendar of events, for details go to SCAFC.org. ushered with “the Cry of Balintawak”, originally involved the eight July 8-13, scenic Portland, Oregon trip; August 27, Tuacahn provinces of Luzon (Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Pampanga, Tarlac, Cinderella; September 17, Tuacahn Prince of Egypt; December 9, Laguna, Batangas and Nueva Ecija) but soon spread throughout Filipiniana Christmas party. FINANCIAL The Anthem Financial Club provides timely and educational financial information in a casual, yet professional, format. Meetings are usually on the second Wednesday of the month (except August which is dark) in the Delaware Room at Anthem Center. Our speaker for the July meeting is Bob Van Note, a member of GW&K’s (formerly Gannet, Welsh & Kotler, LLC) managed accounts sales team, who is responsible for new business Collage of the Philippine Revolution of 1898 developments in the Northwest region. He’s been with GW&K 42 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 Montana. Anelle was ably assisted by her colleague, Zach Johnson. During May, two board members, Ira Adler and Dave Weil, presented a series of four classes on the “Fundamentals of Investing” to club members and other SCA residents. The classes featured a spirited discussion on various types of investments, their suitability for our demographic, as well as the pros and cons of us- ing an investment advisor. Handouts and information on superior resources that could help investors were provided to the attendees. A reminder – there will NOT be a meeting in August. We’ll resume in September. GARDEN While the Garden Club does not meet in the month of July, we remind everyone to water deeply. By that, we mean, not for just five minutes, but for maybe 20 minutes. Because of the soil we have here, watering takes extra effort if you want to have lush plants and foliage. The other tip we can give is MULCH! You can buy this at your local hardware/garden center. Remove the rocks around your plants and put down mulch. This will allow the plant to breath better, but more importantly, you will not burn the roots. Leaving the rocks around plants, with the amount of sun we get during the summer, only heats the roots and burns them, especially if they are not getting the correct amount of water. Bob Van Note Our speaker for June was M. L. Robinson, who spoke about since 2016. GW&K was founded in 1974 to offer innovative irrigation. We thank him and all our other speakers who so investment solutions consistent with client’s objectives. GW&K is graciously give of their time to share their knowledge and help to nationally recognized for its mutual bond portfolio management. our club. We also want to acknowledge the continued support we Over the last four decades GW&K grew into a premier management company whose expertise now extends to small and mid-cap stocks. Bob, a graduate of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, with degrees in Economics and Public Policy, came to GW&K from Fidelity Investments. He holds series 7, 63, and 68 licenses from FINRA. Our May meeting competed with the Vegas Golden Knights playoff game. Nonetheless, a core group of members enjoyed an in- formative presentation from our 2015 Speaker of the Year, Annelle Danczyk, from Stack Financial Management in Whitefish,

SCA Financial Club President, Lennette Horton, presenting Annelle and Zach their speaker award.

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get from the Master Gardening program from UNLV Extension. Ken Gonzales announces October 26-28 as the date for the 13th If you have any questions about your garden during the summer, Annual RMGC Member Guest Tournament their services are always free. It is a great resource! Water deeply Ken Gonzales has graciously agreed to serve again as chair for the and continue to enjoy your garden. Meetings for the club will start Member Guest Tournament, scheduled at the Revere Golf Club again in September. the last weekend of October. This signature event will be packed with fun, food and lots of prizes. It’s an opportunity for our GOLF members to showcase our challenging home courses and treat their guests to a fun-filled weekend of golf and camaraderie. Men’s Golf Applications can be downloaded from the website at Congratulations to Bill Linnemeyer, who achieved the coveted MensRevere.org or picked up at the pro shop. Please direct any goal of shooting his age during an official Men’s Day event in questions to Ken Gonzales at (702) 423-4557 for more details. May. Bill is now in the company of very few members who also achieved this milestone during previous Men’s Day events. This Women’s Golf select group includes: John Sprude, Frank Fite, Walt Franke, It was a spectacular day for golf on May 9 when 116 women David Lorz, Charlie Roy, Greg Schwichtenberg and Sam Valia. golfers hit the Concord in the morning for the SCA Women’s Club Most likely we may have missed listing a few other Men’s Club 12th Annual Battle on the Concord Invitational. Temperatures members that achieved this feat. Suffice it to say that all of these were in the 80s to low 90s and a soft breeze provided warm, but golfers are in a class of their own. Great job Bill!!! comfortable, golfing conditions. Third Annual New Club Member Golf Tournament Held May Following registration and a tasty breakfast, the ladies hit the 24 driving range, and then the course, for the Four-Person Team RMGC Membership and Social Activities Chair, Dennis Cheslog, event. Two scores were needed on each hole – one designated by organized another successful New Member Golf Tournament on a color code revealed on each tee box and the second score was Thursday, May 24. Eligible participants were all new members the best ball of the foursome. Entrants were able to purchase a who had joined the club between May 1, 2017 and May 24, 2018. Mulligan and Magic Putt to enhance their chances to win. The day began with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. The format was a Tournament Chair, Sharon Bunker, and her assistants, Julie Sena, Four Man Scramble with a requirement of a minimum of three Dian Tate, Rosa Wright and Sharon’s “right hand” sister Leigh drives per team member. After play, the club picked up the tab for Wright, ran a tight tournament and players were in the clubhouse a Buckman’s Grille delicious deli lunch with beer and soft drinks. shortly after 1 p.m. for lunch, raffle prizes and tournament awards. This was very much enjoyed in conjunction with a very pleas- ant forum for the new members to get acquainted with the eight Board Members, along with the club’s policies and procedures. Each new member took the opportunity to introduce themselves to all attendees and gave a brief background of their lives before moving to Sun City Anthem. Dennis Cheslog closed out the event by announcing the results of the tournament. The first-place team received a $60 cash award and the members were: Tom Konchan, Don Lewellen, Steve Kallal and Don Laden. The second place team received a $40 cash award and the members were: Marty Lallay, Bob Fusco, Dave Gelley and Emile Girard. This third year class of new members in attendance, which totaled to fourteen, are shown in the included photo.

SCA Ladies Invitational Co-Chairs, Sharon Bunker and Leigh Wright

Awards were paid for first, second and third place for gross and net for both the “Stars” and the “Stripes” Flights. Some winners are pictured in this article. Skill prizes were also awarded by handicap for longest drive and closest to the pin. Back row, L to R: Marty Lallay, Dave Gelley, Dick Koloski, Don Lewellen, Kim Plaude, Steve Kallal, Ed Schavitz and John Wills A special raffle raised $1,032 for our club’s primary charity, Front row, L to R: Tom Konchan, Gary Saunders, Don Laden, Larry Barzman, S.A.F.E. House, which provides assistance to victims of domestic Jeff Herick and Bob Fusco violence in Henderson. S.A.F.E. House Community Development 44 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 REVERE GOLF CLUB Revere Golf Shop 259-4653 | Buckman’s Grille 617-5780

JULY AT REVERE GOLF CLUB Sun City Anthem Residents

Stars First Place Net: Tomoko Holbert, Brenda Asato, Summer Green Fees Start at $17! Tomoko Miyazono and Shiyuko Sudo Visit RevereGolf.com July 1 – July 31 PGA Family Golf Month Kids Play Free when Playing with an Adult *Kids ages 16 and under, after 11 a.m. daily. Also, Juniors Enjoy One Free Basket of Balls with Purchase of One Basket of Balls July 4th Red, White & Blue Sale Stripes Second Place Gross: Carol Witmer, Sharon Francia, Barb Ramsey and ALL Apparel 10% - 30% Off, Laurie Sieberg. Revere General Manager Pro, Bill Klemke, is in back Including Golden Knights Apparel! and Educational Services Coordinator, Deana McCool, was on hand to receive the contribution. Tables of gift baskets, rounds of golf, and money trees were raffled BUCKMAN’S GRILLE CLOSURES off to lucky winners. SPECIAL EVENTS Our sponsor, Gary Cranford, CFA of Merrill Lynch, once again July 4 – Last seating 2 p.m. provided such generous support for our biggest tournament of the year. Thank you, Gary! Also a big thank you to Buckman’s Grille, July 6 – Last seating 2 p.m. Bill Klempke, General Manager of the Revere Golf Club, and the July 7 – Last seating 11:30 a.m. staff for making our tournament a big success. July 14 – Last seating 2 p.m. Our Ladies Golf Club is active all year round, and play on most Tuesdays. Summer tee times are at 7 a.m. to enjoy the cooler part of the summer desert sun. If you are interested in joining SCAWGC, check out our website at SCAWGC.Homestead.com. HAND AND FOOT You get two “hands” in our game. It’s almost like cheating!! Actually, Hand and Foot gives you a second chance to score. After you play all the cards in your first hand, you pick

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up and play the second hand. With the help of your partner, you compete against another duo and play to the finish! On the first Tuesday and Friday of the month we play SWITCH where we move around the table according to which team has lost. High scores win a prize! We meet twice a week in the Morris/Nelson Rooms at Independence Center. Arrival time on Tuesdays is 5:30 p.m. with play beginning at 5:45 p.m. On Fridays, you’ll need to be there at 12:30 p.m. as shufflers roar at 12:45 p.m.! Once the game starts, it’s too late to play. Hand and Foot is a good way to make new friends and keep old ones. Volunteers bring snacks and the conversation flows with the shufflers. Where else can you get so much fun for $8/year? HAVURAH Havurah, or “friendship circle”, as translated from Hebrew, is a social group dedicated to celebrating Jewish history and culture, and to providing a warm and comfortable Cantor Gale’s May presentation, “The Jewish-American Influence on the environment for members to meet and make Musical Standards That We All Know and Love to Sing” new friends. Since 2002, SCA Havurah has been inviting all residents to join the circle to On July 22, at 1 p.m., get out of the heat and join us in Freedom socialize, learn, and enjoy the holidays together. Hall, Independence Center, for an award winning documentary, The Final Victory of Felix Zandman. This film is one of five Havurah holds a variety of social, cultural, and educational events different documentaries that make upThe Final Victory Trust. each year. We have some annual holiday events, while other This series is the response to the Nazis’ The Final Solution. The events are planned based on members’ suggestions and interests. documentary that we will be screening is the story of Dr. Felix We welcome singles and couples to all activities. Zandman, Holocaust survivor, distinguished scientist, and June was “busting out all over” with Havurah events. Our founder of Vishay Intertechnology. We thank Frieda and Gary Genealogy leaders hosted a hands-on Genealogy meeting, we Rosenthal for their generosity in sponsoring the screening of this enjoyed a New Member Coffee, a fun Dine Out at a Mexican inspiring film. Following the film, we will have ice cream sundaes restaurant, and a game night. and socializing. Stay tuned for information about these upcoming special events: • August 24 – Shabbat Dinner, 6:30 p.m. at Independence Center Multi-purpose Room. • August 29 – Membership meeting and program and member photo slideshow, 6:30 p.m. at the Independence Center Multi-purpose Room. • September 19 – Break the Fast and Yizkor Service at Independence Center. Havurah Genealogy Group: This enthusiastic group meets the first Wednesday of every month. 6:30 p.m. in the Delaware Room (Anthem Center). There will not be a July meeting. August 1 topic will be like June’s: “Let’s Do Genealogy Together: Methodology”. Questions? Contact Hart Hoffman at [email protected]. Havurah Single Friends: We have a group for friends without partners. They plan their own activities that are in addition to club events. Come join them on Sunday, August 19 for a Havurah Sin- gles Friends’ Game Day in Liberty Center and dinner out. For more information, contact Maxine Nudelman at (702) 568-8796 or [email protected] Many thanks to Davida Handler, past Club Historian, for her recent gift to us Communications: Look for our eBlasts about events and Jewish of a treasure trove of Havurah history, including photos. community happenings. Havurah information can also be found 46 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 on our website, SCA-Havurah.org, and in the club display case (kiosk) outside Anthem Fitness Center. Volunteers: Enjoy the camaraderie and satisfaction of volunteering. To volunteer for any events, contact Bobbi Garron at [email protected] or (702) 492-9291. DON’T MISS THE FUN! JOIN US! For more information and/ or to join, contact Maxine Drapkin at [email protected] or (702) 837-4355 or Rhonda Begun at [email protected] or at (702) 614-7666. HIKING For more information about hikes, upcoming events and club contacts, visit the club’s website, SCAHikingClub.com. Green River Trip, Canyons New members can contact our new total group of 45 people and we stayed at the River Terrace Inn member advisor, Steve Nelson, at: at Green River. The motel was located on the Green River which, [email protected] for more along with the Colorado River, contributes to the geography of information. the area. There will be no general club meetings during the months of We hiked at Canyon Lands on day one. On day two and day four, July and August. we were at Moab, hiking in Arches National Park and day three Local walks will not be posted on the regular hike schedule during was reserved for hiking in the Goblin Valley State Park. At the the summer months. Be sure to check the “black dot”. Walks could Canyonlands, we had two strenuous hikes and a moderate hike, be added, as the weather permits. As an alternative to walks; it’s visiting various points of interest. Hikes in Arches included often 30 degrees cooler up at Mount Charleston and the moderate a self-guided hike of Fiery Furnace, where about 25 people or challenging hikes offer some good trails and beautiful scenery. participated. This is usually a ranger led hike, but they allowed our group to do a self-guided tour. We had to follow a trail, which was

Green River Hike

Upcoming away trips for 2018 include: • Park City, Utah – July 23 to July 27 – full • Glacier National Park – September 16 to September 23 – full • Conejo Valley, CA – November 5 to November 9 During the month of April, the Hiking Club went on an away trip to Arches National Park. Normally when we do this trip, we stay in Moab, UT. Since the hotel rates had gone up considerably in the Moab area, the club decided to stay in the town of Green River, which is equidistant from two of the hiking areas in which we were interested. Our plans included hiking in Arches Nation- al Park, Canyonlands and Goblin Valley State Park. We had a July 2018 | Sun City Anthem | 47 Clubs

horse racing. We will show videos of members’ favorite races and Green River Trip, Arches famous calls of classic races. identified by small red arrows placed on rocks along the route. So, don’t be left at the gate, join our club and we’ll wager you At Arches, we hiked up the famous Delicate Arch (Utah state are bound to have fun! We meet on the third Monday of every license plate logo) and a strenuous hike in the Devil’s Garden. At month at 3 p.m. in the Penn Room at Independence Center. Note the Goblin Valley State Park, we had hikes in the famous Little that we are a dues free club. See you there! Contact Bill Hoge at Wild Horse Slot Canyon and Goblin’s Lair. (702) 776-7793 for more information. We had happy hour every day to discuss the day’s activity and upcoming hikes for the following day. During our trips to Moab, HOW TO, CAN DO hikes were planned so that at the end of the day we would gather Asset Protection Club for lunch in town. The whole group ended up having dinner at the The How To, Can Do (Asset Protection) Club meets monthly Moab Brewery. The scenery around these areas is spectacular and on the third Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon in the Delaware we all had a great time. We all returned on April 27, and many are Room in Anthem Center. looking forward to our next away trip to Park City, UT in July. How To - Know your wills, trusts, deeds, marital contracts, life insurance and annuities. Morbidity and mortality issues are not HORSE RACING just creative liabilities for you and your family. Have you ever gone past a casino Can Do - Learn to do the right things in law and economics sports book and heard all the yelling when it comes to your money by knowing the questions that and excitement over a horse race and you need to ask. Then learn to ‘Pro Se’ your own solutions to wondered why? Well, join the Sun probable negative issues and difficulties in law, economics and City Anthem Horse Racing Club to when it comes to your money, your investments, your taxes and find out. your estate and financial health. The key to the club is knowledge, learning right from wrong and making sure you know the right On Friday mornings, many members of the club have been questions to ask for your security and peace of mind. meeting to handicap Saturday’s races. All members are invited to For more information, contact Sandra Burke, President, at join us. Contact Bill Hoge at (702) 776-7793 for information. (702) 896-0705. At our last meeting the SCA Horse Racing Club announced our Handicapper of the Year and presented a spectacular award to the INTERNATIONAL CULTURE recipient. The recipient will give a presentation at the meeting this The ICCC is dedicated to exploring cultures around the month. world, promoting younger generations who are involved in We’ll have our regular July meeting, in the Penn Room at cultural activities, and supporting charitable institutions. Independence Center, on July 16 at 3 p.m. Our focus will be on ICCC invites you to join in all the fun and fellowship on Sunday, the summer race meets at Del Mar and Saratoga. July 22 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Anthem Grand Ballroom. Get a We will also discuss our plans for an upcoming trip to Del Mar in table together of friends and let’s celebrate Independence Day in August, where we can enjoy both the races and the beach. ICCC style! Future meetings will include open forums with track announcers, ICCC Vice President, Nicole Duffel, welcomes Cavin Fung, professional handicappers, and book authors who will share their Founder of the Asian Culture Alliance and Director of the Neva- insights. Members will share their own personal stories about da State Asian Culture Day, held May 18 in downtown Las Vegas, 48 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 tacular and the race extremely competitive, with the horses cir- cling the track three times, taking less than two minutes overall. The Italian Forum’s Festa di Primavera, held on Saturday, May 19, was a sensational event. The delicious food, colorful decorations, entertainment, and dancing kept energy high as we celebrated the spirit of spring. Cool Change’s dance music was outstanding, and Tony Martucci delighted the large crowd with a serenade of

with our distinguished guest Dr. Annette Teijeiro, candidate for Congress in this June election! ICCC is so proud to welcome such influential and inspired community leaders to their club events!

Italian Forum’s President, John Paul Molfetta (right), with Vice President, Al Fortunato, at Festa di Primavera

The ICCC Board meetings are now on the first Monday of the month in the Conference Room at Liberty Center. All members are welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting. If you would like to join the ICCC, please contact us through our club website at SCAICCC.com. ITALIAN

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Buon Giorno, Happy Fourth of July! The dog days of summer are now in full swing. We hope everyone enjoys celebrating the birth of our nation safely and peacefully. On July 2 the Palio di Siena takes place, the first of two bareback horse races, held every summer in Siena since medieval times. Unique to Italy and most famous in Siena, the race is run in several Italian cities. The race for the “Palio” (prize banner) is between the city of Siena’s seventeen “contrade” (districts) at the historic Piazza del Campo. The Palio event involves months of preparation and takes place over four days, culminating with the race on the fourth day. The festival days before the race include an open-air feast, a medieval pageant and parade, performances by flag throwers, and a series of rituals which require drawing lots to select participants and evenly matched horses. The festival is spec- July 2018 | Sun City Anthem | 49 Clubs

Here are the July 2018 programs: First Wednesday: July 6, 1 p.m. Lazy Day: no event scheduled Second Wednesday: July11, 10 a.m. Don Denton will present Investing in the New Economy and New Laws. Don, a Sun City Anthem resident, is one of the principal speakers at the How To, Can Do Club. He has given many presentations Bev Molfetta, Chair and the Social Committee, preparing the centerpieces for to our club. the Festa di Primavera at the Molfetta residence. A 1983 cover article in Time Magazine described “The New Economy” as the transition from heavy industry to a new technology based economy. The idea that a new economy has arrived was part of the hysteria surrounding the tech-bubble of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Without fully considering the fundamentals, investors bid up the tech sector to unprecedented highs – then the bubble broke. Since then, companies involved in tech, particularly Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple, have overtaken most companies in the world in terms of market cap. The crowd danced to Cool Change’s music at Festa di Primavera. Come and hear Don’s advice on how to invest in the economy. old Italian tunes. There were two generous prizes for the most Third Tuesday: July 17, 10 colorful attire and a first prize in the 50/50 cash raffle of over $200! a.m., Paula Fouce will present Hold the date for the Italian Forum’s next event – Mangia and No Asylum: The Untold Movie Night – scheduled for Sunday, August 18. More fun and Chapter of Anne Frank’s surprises are in store! Story. Paula is the Director of this documentary film. If you would like to meet warm people and experience quality This new documentary tells events, while sharing various aspects of the beautiful Italian an aspect of Anne’s story that culture, come join us. Our goal is always to leave you with a isn’t well known. The recent- little bit of Italy in your mind and heart. To become a member ly discovered letters of Anne Frank’s father, Otto, reveal new and receive information regarding our upcoming events, please information about the family’s struggle to obtain visas to save provide us with your name, email address, phone number and themselves from the clutches of the Nazis. Don’t miss this film SCA member number. This information, along with a check for with its firsthand accounts of the Frank family, which helps to fill $10, is necessary to complete your registration. Then place the in some of the missing pieces of Anne Frank’s story. envelope in our mailbox in the Anthem Center, across from the fitness center. Renewing members, $5. Fourth Monday: July 23, 7:00 p.m. Larry Flisser will present For more information about our club, including a membership Prevent and Get Rid of Aches form, please visit our website at SCAItalianForumClub.com. and Pains. Larry is the own- Ciao for now. er of Basic Healing Physical Therapy of Henderson; He is a John Paul Molfetta, President; Al Fortunato, Vice President; Herb licensed physical therapist and Linden, Secretary/Treasurer. certified nutritionist. Larry will explain how physical therapy LIFELONG LEARNING can help patients reduce pain The Lifelong Learning Club pursues knowledge through the and improve or restore mobility, in many cases without expen- presentation of lectures and discussions. Members may attend sive surgery and often reducing the need for long-term use of all our events at no charge; non-members are free for three prescription medications and their side effects. In addition, presentations, and then must join. Programs are usually in physical therapists can work with individuals to prevent the loss the Anthem Center, presentations in the Delaware Room, and of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness and wellness- Discussions in the Concord Room. oriented programs for healthier and more effective lifestyles. 50 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 Fourth Friday: July 27, 10:30 PADDLE TENNIS a.m. Discussion Group Topic: Political Polarization. Our Paddle Tennis Club is all about making exercise fun while Since programs are scheduled playing and mingling with our well in advance, cancellations fellow members. Dues are only and changes for various reasons $10 per year, and membership are inevitable. Every effort is forms are available courtside. Don’t be shy. Please join us on the made to inform the membership of these changes, please look to courts at Liberty Center. Play hours change seasonally, so check the all flyers and emails for current information. paddle tennis bulletin board next to our courts. If you are interested, or know of anyone interested in presenting Paddle tennis continues to be one of SCA’s best kept secrets. We’re a topic to this club please do not hesitate to contact our club a friendly bunch, so we are willing to share our fun with you. President, John Michel, at (702) 430-7007 or at Paddle tennis scoring and rules are similar to tennis. The court is [email protected]. manageable for all and approximately one half the size of a tennis court. No need for practice sessions or expensive lessons and MAH JONGG equipment. Just show up with non-marking court shoes and our Happy 4th of July! We hope you enjoy group will have you playing within minutes of your arrival. Our club the fireworks throughout the valley and supplies paddles and balls for your use during club hours. Soon you celebrating Independence Day. Are you will want your own paddle, as the game becomes very addictive. keeping cool as the temperatures climb? We Want to learn more? You might view the excellent SCA-TV paddle hope to see you in the Mah Jongg Room or tennis video listed under clubbing at SCA-TV.com. You may also in the gallery playing Mah Jongg during the wish to Google paddle tennis or pop tennis in your web browser. summer. We have no summer activities planned Check out PopTennis.com and read about the latest name change but will resume in the fall with socials, mixers, and Christmas lunch. to our sport. And don’t miss that site’s link to the “Today Show” The SCA Mah Jongg Club promotes the social and competitive segment on paddle tennis with Jenna Wolf. aspects of this popular game. We invite every resident of SCA to Finally, welcome to our talented group of 2018 officers: join us in the fun of playing both games. We play both American President, Alison Chinn; Vice President, Gail Brito-Watson; and Asian versions of this game and we have over 385 male and Secretary, Laurie Musselman; Treasurer, Shirley Kloberdans. We female members. look forward to great things happening in 2018 and hope you will Do You Want to learn How to Play American and Asian enjoy your time on the courts with us. Mah Jongg? Lessons are given year round for those who want to learn how to play. Contact Harriet at Harriet304@aol for information on classes. The club has three reserved play days and times in the Morris/ Nelson Rooms on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from noon to 4 p.m. and Thursdays, 5 to 10 p.m. We have all the equipment needed to play both games. You must be a club member to play during these reserved times. You may join at any time during the year. Annual dues are $10. Please get a membership form or email any club officer, who will gladly provide the form for you. If you make the Big Hand or Purity in the Morris/Nelson Rooms during club play times or the Gallery at Anthem Center, you MUST advise the club treasurer, Barbara Bogdan, at [email protected] to receive your $10 credit. This can only be received once. The club has Asian Fan Payout Cards. They can be purchased from club officers at a cost of $2 at any time. President, Harriet Lerner, [email protected]; Vice President, Lola Bettridge, [email protected]; Secretary, Donna Topolski, [email protected]; Treasurer, Barbara Bogdan, [email protected]. Members can follow us on Facebook at SCA Mah Jongg Club. We want to encourage everyone to sign up to receive the Association’s eBlasts. Click the Register for the eBlast Step-By-Step instructions button on the Welcome Page of the website! SCA-HOA.org

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PAN We promote social and competitive aspects of this enjoyable and popular game. We have weekly Pan sessions on Mondays and Saturdays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., and Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. We’re located in the lower gallery of Anthem Center. Please be there by 12:20 p.m. on Mondays and Saturdays, 5:50 p.m. on Wednesday evenings for table assignments. If your days have become just routine, try a new game. You will meet new friends and neighbors for an enjoyable time out. PAC Members attending the “Celebration of Life” for John Rothman, who You don’t need to know how to play, we’ll teach you. If you made a huge contribution as a composer, lyricist, choreographer and author have any questions about the game, or would like to have to the success of our Performing Arts Club. lessons, please email Carol Franklin, Communications Chair, at [email protected] or call (702) 351-0859. PARTY BRIDGE Party Bridge is played every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday in the Emerson/Franklin Rooms in Anthem Center beginning at 1 p.m. It is recommended that persons planning to play arrive about 12:40 p.m. so tables can be arranged and play can proceed on time. Each session of play is about two and a half hours long, comprised of five, 30-minute rounds. We encourage anyone without a partner to come as well, we can usually fit you in with someone at the club. This club stresses the fun aspect of bridge, so no one needs to feel inferior or out of place. Three Choraliers For any further information, our President, Owen Miller, can be reached at (702) 275-7673. enjoyed a very special musical comedy, Mickey Mantle Doesn’t Eat Broccoli, written and directed by our own member, Phil Schlaeger. PERFORMING ARTS June was the Choraliers’ time to shine, and last month’s show, We have just reached the halfway point of 2018! This is a great Forever Favorites—Mostly 60s, was a fun and melodic journey time to look back at a few of the highlights from the Performing back to the songs most of us fondly call our favorites. The show Arts Club activities so far this year, and also kick off the also commemorated the 50-year anniversary of the Monterey Pop beginning of the second half of the year with some previews of Festival, with musical tributes focused on harmonious renditions things to come. of hits by classic pop stars. Looking Back… Looking Ahead… On March 21, a “Celebration of Life” event was held in memo- Work has already begun on our shows and entertainment coming rial for John Rothman (March 23, 1937 – March 12, 2018)— up in the second half of this year. beloved composer, writer, choreographer, and much more. John Right now rehearsals are in full swing for our next major produc- contributed his numerous talents to PAC, notably in shows such as tion, The Pajama Game, and next month Readers’ Theater will Vampires in 2012, Vegas Story in 2014, and, most recently, Visitor begin sharpening their comedic skills for their show. Mark your in 2017. Many PAC members benefited from his tutelage and his calendars to watch for both these shows coming in November. influence lives on. He will be missed and remembered by many. September 14 will be another chance to enjoy our popular Also in March, PAC treated our community to an Evening of Evening of Entertainment. This show,Music, Music, Music, Entertainment--a variety show sponsored by the karaoke shared hosted by the karaoke shared interest group, will be presented for interest group. There were singers, dancers, musicians, actors, and the first time in Freedom Hall. It will be a night of musical acts some surprises enjoyed by all. you won’t want to miss. Each year PAC also puts on major productions. Dozens of peo- December is a busy month for all, but taking in the Choraliers’ ple in PAC work together on and off stage for months to bring Holiday Concert should be on your list. Sit back and enjoy the shows that entertain and delight audiences. This spring, audiences music of the season—it is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. 52 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 Anthem Jazz Dancers ready to perform “Blue Skies”!

The entire Performing Arts Club is busy throughout the year. The Karaoke shared interest group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month to sing just for fun. Our dance groups meet all year long. Some of our dancers also perform inside and outside our community in shows, outreach programs, and other events. Even our clowns make sure to bring some cheer to our Annie Hackett with Mia and Cody residents and beyond. PAC welcomes anyone who wants to join us in providing entertainment for our community! PET The Pet Club is on hiatus through the hot sum- mer months. We will be resuming our monthly meetings September 26 in the Independence Center Courtyard or Penn Room. In the meantime, our members will be volun- teering at the Coffee Corner every afternoon in July and August, earning money for our club, Norma and Larry Weinberg with Luka and friend local shelters and rescues. Stop by and visit us! Also, our Pet Lost/Found Hotline is in operation throughout the summer months. Call (702) 608-0640 to report a lost or found pet.

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We are dedicated to helping reunite families with their pets. Please be sure to register your pets at SCAPETCLUB.org/register. We are planning some fun activities for SCA pet families in the coming months, including a Pet Photo Day and the return of Woof Stock! More information to come! Happy July Everyone!

Sheila and Paul

PICKLEBALL Our SCA Pickleball Club held a Mixed Doubles Tournament on Saturday, April 21 with the following group winners: Group 1: Mario Najera and Ellen Callihan Group 2: Sheila and Paul Gillis Group 3: Nancy Ward and Ron Latorre Group 4: George Ottenmeyer and Marilyn Griffen The schedule for Beginner Introduction to Pickleball and Advanced Instruction has been shortened for the summer months. However, our club’s program of introducing our Sun City residents to the fun sport of Pickleball and follow-up training is planned to resume in the fall with Mike Corbett’s series of “The Seven Shots of Pickleball”, and our resident dedicated volunteer instructor classes. Ron Latorre, club President, will continue to offer new player training on every Tuesday, at 6 p.m., at the Liberty Center courts. No prior registration or sign up is required. Paul Meyers and Clay Joyner will be available for one-on-one training, by appointment, with them based on their availability for the summer. You may contact them by email at: Clay Joyner, [email protected]; Paul Meyers, [email protected]. Much information about the fast growing sport of Pickle- Becky and Larry 54 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 Victor and Jody ball is available at PickleballChannel.com. The USA Pickleball Association has a website and newsletter at USAPA.org. Pickleball Magazine is available by subscription at (888) 308-3720. A listing of your SCA Pickleball Club events - socials, tournaments, Annual Chili Cook Off and others, can be found along with other club information on our website, AnthemPickleball.com. Barry directly to let him know you plan on attending. His email is PINOCHLE [email protected]. Here is the list of current games being played: Wanted: New Members! If you do not know how to play, no worries, On Tuesdays, at 11:30 a.m., there are three different Dealer’s we will teach you! Pinochle is easy to Choice games and at 12:30 p.m. a Sit N Go Hold ‘em tournament. learn. It is a fun combination of skill On Thursdays, at 5:30 pm, there are two Dealer’s Choice games, and luck that will help to keep your memory sharp. Annual Pinochle Club dues are only $5! We play both single and double deck games!

We meet Wednesdays from 12:30 to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from Shutters • Blinds • Shades • Drapery • Solar Screens • Tinting 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Emerson/Franklin Rooms of Anthem Center. Instruction for new players or experienced players needing OUR EVERY DAY a refresher course is provided during Wednesday meetings. PRICES ARE For more information, please contact Sam Aboulafia at (702) 617-3444, Reuben Horowitz at (702) 445-6547, or Lenore 50-75% OFF Nusser at (702) 462-9589. manufacturer’s suggested retail Free Measuring POKER • Free Installation “Poker is the only gambling game where the best hand does not • always win, and where the worst hand can.” Free Temporary Shades • July can be hot and so can our poker games!! Full Lifetime Guarantee Come in out of the heat and check out what Authorized Retailer For: is happening at the SCA Poker Club! Come • Hunter Douglas to the gallery to cool off and find a game you • Levolor like!! There are a variety of games from which • Century Blinds to choose. If you are a poker player, you are • Norman Shutters sure to find a game or games you like! • Avalon Shutters Perhaps you feel left out because your Omaha or Hold-Em skills CALL FOR FREE IN-HOME ESTIMATE aren’t what you wished they were, or maybe you have an SCA friend or neighbor that is interested in learning the games? Barry 702-255-0502 Goldstein, our club President, offers poker lessons on Tuesdays Family owned and operated since 1992 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the gallery at Anthem Center. Due to the Licensed & Insured heightened demand and limited seating, we request you contact July 2018 | Sun City Anthem | 55 Clubs

porcelain items available from local stores or mail order. The yearly membership is $5, and to keep your costs low, the club provides the paints needed as well as some other required supplies. For information about the Porcelain Club, please call Carol Montambeau at (702) 896-0095, or stop by any Wednesday during club hours. REPUBLICAN The Republican Club meets on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Morris/Nelson Rooms in Independence Center.

We saved a seat for you at the table! Join the fun! The Republican Club will next meet Satur- day, July 14, 10 a.m. in the Morris Nelson an Omaha Hi/Lo and five card stud game. At 6 p.m. there is a Sit Rooms, Independence Center. This month, N Go Hold ‘em tournament. the club will begin to explore the questions that will appear on the On Saturdays, at 10 a.m., there is a cash game and a no limit Hold November ballot. Our speakers will focus on Question 1, Marsy’s ‘em Sit N Go tournament. At noon there is a second session of the Law for Nevada; and Question 3, the Energy Choice Initiative. cash game. Lynda Tache’, Political Director for Nevada, will speak to the Our “big” tournament is held the last Saturday of the month. importance of passing Question 1, Marsy’s Law for Nevada, which Any questions about our tournaments should be directed to Don seeks to bring victims of crime to the forefront of our judicial Eckroad at (702) 750-1220. system, so they are never forgotten during the lengthy legal process, which can be confusing and overwhelming. And don’t forget, we are adding an Omaha Hi only tournament. These don’t have a regular day or time as of yet, so While many of our legal teams and law enforcement already please contact Barry Goldstein for any upcoming dates and times. support open communication and consideration for the victims with whom they work, Marsy’s Law would elevate current The Poker Club held their second annual satellite Sit N Go statutory laws and victims’ rights to make them protected and Texas Hold’em no limit poker tournament on Saturday, May enforceable in a court of law. 26, to sponsor the winner in the World Series of Poker Seniors Tournament, beginning on June 15 at the Rio Hotel and Marsy’s Law seeks to level the playing field so that victims have Casino. There were 27 participants vying for the honor to strong and enforceable rights, but does not seek to take away represent the club in this WSOP event. Five players cashed, any of the essential rights guaranteed to the accused in any including Will Cordery in fifth place, Ralph Marrazo in fourth proceeding. Marsy’s Law simply asks that victims of crimes receive place, and Paula King in third place. Jay McAvay beat Don equal footing and consideration through our legal proceedings. Eckroad in “heads up” play to win the tournament and represent Peter Guzman, President of the Latin Chamber of Commerce the club. Congratulations to Jay, good luck and good cards! and Bradley Mayer, partner at Argentum Partners, a Nevada We now have a website up and running, click the link on the Clubs based government affairs firm, will present opposing viewpoints page. There you will find information on the games we play, along on Question 3. Question 3 is the Energy Choice Initiative that with pictures of the action! would prohibit monopolies and allow Nevadans to choose their energy provider. Proponents of the measure say consumers will The poker club reserves the poker tables in the gallery from 11 have a choice of power providers. Opponents of the measure say a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, from 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursdays and that the effects of deregulation are unknown, unpredictable, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. could increase costs to the consumer. Bradley Mayer will speak We hope you see you at the poker tables!! in favor of the passage of the measure; Peter Guzman will speak against the passage. PORCELAIN We invite you to join us as we begin to explore the November Our club meets on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the ballot questions, potential ramifications and discuss the facts Porcelain and Ceramics Room at Anthem Center. Experienced associated with them. We hope you are able to join us for this members are available to share their expertise in painting on most informative meeting! porcelain. Explore or expand your creativity in painting on The purposes of the RCSCA are to promote the principles and porcelain. core values of the Republican Party by providing a forum for To increase the range and number of items completed and to discussion, debate and educational programs for members. The start painting immediately, club members paint on white glazed RCSCA also seeks to identify, promote and support Republi- 56 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 can candidates for office. The club regularly invites elected and conservative candidates to speak to members. Each candidate forum is followed by a question and answer session to allow members’ interaction with the speaker. In addition, the club supports voter registration drives, publicizes voting day information and keeps members informed on current issues. Please contact RCSCA President, Suzanne Arnona, [email protected], phone (702) 685-1996 for informa- tion about the RCSCA. Visit our website at Republican.SCAClub. org for the latest Republican Club information. Games, cards and Mah Jongg made Wednesday exciting, with prizes for winners, after a fantastic group breakfast. Jacki Duncan RV and Sharron Grodzinsky had the top scores for women in Lad- Zion Rally – April 26 derball. Jim Sheridan and Jerry White had top scores for men. Lennard Grodzinsky just barely beat Ed Otterson for the grand The wagons circled on Sunday night at the Zion River RV Park. champion spot. Jodi Hansen won the ladies Mah Jongg tourna- Wagon Master, Lennard Grodzinsky, led the group for an evening ment. Later, we all enjoyed a pot luck dinner, then sat around the of food and fun. Spectacular weather accommodated us for the campfire telling jokes and a few lies, while Tom Smith cooked up next day of hiking, shopping, swimming, pickleball or just plain the most delicious fruit cobbler in his iron kettle. As a late eve- sitting around the campground. That evening, everyone drove ning treat, Lennard served his famous “creative” coffees. Watch into Springdale for a group dinner at Porters. Back at the park that whipped cream! It’s dangerous, as Rochelle Silas found out. after dinner, John Athey sang and played his guitar and harmonica. He made it a truly special evening with his beautiful Having made new friends and been lucky enough to have enjoyed renditions of our favorite songs. the beautiful outdoors and perfect weather, we departed for home or parts unknown on Thursday. Summer is upon us and you know what that means... “on the road again”. Many of the club members are planning extended summer trips to all parts of the U.S. and Canada. Safe travels to all. Club rallies will start again in October, with the first going to Rocky Point, Mexico. This is a large group, 30 couples signed up.

Tuesday was a free day for everyone to drive into Zion, see the Kolob Reservoir, take a lovely drive to Kanab through the mile-long tunnel, take a tour of one of our RV’s, or sit and read. We were treated to a special guest at the campfire that evening, arranged by Jack Silas. Mark Brinkman, an award-winning songwriter and performer, brought us to tears, then to laughter and joy, with his singing and guitar playing with renditions of just a few of the hundreds of songs he has written. Eleven of them reached number one on Bluegrass, Gospel and Country song charts.

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Can’t wait for the tortilla chips, guacamole and margaritas! letter or double word squares or on the triple letter or triple word The SCA RV Club meets the last Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. squares. in the Penn Room of Independence Center. No meetings June, Don’t hold on to the highest scoring letters Q & Z. Play them as July or December. For more information you can visit our website soon as you can, because you don’t want to get caught with them SCA-RV-Club.com or contact our club President, Roy Prince, at at the end of the game, since their value will be deducted from [email protected] or (818) 632-5279. your score. If you have too many vowels or too many consonants on your rack, you may EXCHANGE up to seven letters, but when SCRABBLE you exchange, you are passing your turn and therefore, getting zero points. Another strategy is to play Scrabble like you play poker. If a mis- spelled word is played and no one challenges it, the word remains on the board. Some players will not challenge a word, because the Scrabble means many things to many people. Oh! You have to misspelled word may be beneficial to their scoring high points. be a good speller. Maybe, maybe not…In our club, that’s not a The Scrabble words are not the same as those of “Words with requirement. We have players who check the dictionary before Friends” or a regular dictionary. they play a word. Then there are those who are very strict and Every few years a group of Scrabble lexicographers revise the will challenge you if you play a misspelled word. The challenge Scrabble dictionary by adding new words and sometimes means that if the word is not correct, it must be removed from removing other words. The Fifth Edition of the Scrabble the board and the player who misspelled the word will lose a turn Dictionary was created in 2014. and score zero points for that turn. BUT, if the word is correct, the challenger will miss a turn and get zero points for that turn. There are two official Scrabble dictionaries: The1) Merriam- Webster Official Scrabble Players Dictionary, which has definitions Our club members’ favorite vowel is E and our worst vowel is U. and is used by schools. 2) The North American Scrabble Players Our best consonant is S and the worst are C & V. Association Official Tournament Club Word List, which has no Strategic playing… Try to create more than one word when you definitions and is the last word in tournaments. Both dictionaries make a play. Try to put the letters with high value on the double are published by Merriam-Webster Inc. Because we have many levels in our club, you will have to find the group that plays at the level that you like. Come join us any time on Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Emerson/Franklin Rooms in Anthem Center. Yearly dues: $10. Word of the month: IMID – a chemical compound. SEWING & QUILTING This month’s article introduces you to one of our shared inter- est groups, “Featherweights & Friends”. The coordinators of this group are Wilma Schirra-Kays and Marilyn Doran. In 2015, the Featherweights subgroup was formed for those SCA Sewing & Quilting Club members who were the owners of a Featherweight machine. In 2017 the group evolved to include friends, and is now referred to as “Featherweight & Friends.” Several SCA Sewing & Quilting Club members wanted to make some of the small proj- ects made on the Featherweight machines, but did not own one. As a result, there is no longer a requirement to own a Feather- weight machine. Just join in the fun and make small projects that do not require anything other than a straight line (straight seam). The Featherweight machines are “nameless” as there is no logo visible on the machine. The machine is the blend of simplicity, elegance and performance. The Featherweight enjoyed the longest, continuous production, which began in 1933 until 1968, and was manufactured by the Singer Sewing Machine Company. The Featherweight, considered the workhorse of machines, are lightweight (only 11 pounds), but were also restricted to only Can you find the misspelled word on the board? sewing straight seams. And boy, do they sew straight seams. Even

58 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 L to R: Member Pam Blatzheim, with Featherweighs and Friends President Mary Ann Brim with quilt raffle recipient, Janet Lucky. Lucky Indeed! Coordinators, Wilma Schirra-Kays and Marilyn Doran

Featherweight and Friends enjoying a luncheon today, the machines are known for their accurate stitching and considered by many to be “too cute”. If you own a Featherweight machine, please join us on the third Monday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. We have fun and enjoy working on small projects. If you want to check out the history of your machine, check out MySingerStory.com. If you do not have a Featherweight machine, please join us anyway. We love working with others and you can just use the machines in the sewing room. Please visit the Sewing Club website at SCASAQ.org for further information on our club. July 2018 | Sun City Anthem | 59 Clubs

SHANGHAI RUMMY Shanghai Rummy is a simple version of contract rummy. This is one of the easiest to learn and we often play it at family gatherings, with kids of all ages. Every Monday we have the opportunity to play Shanghai Rummy in the Emerson/Franklin Room in the main club house with some lovely people you will assuredly enjoy. The game is played by three to five people, using three decks of cards. Most tables play for a small prize, but it is the choice of each table. One game takes about an hour, most tables play two or three rounds, one plays four -- and our table laughs and talks so much, we get one game done in about 1 3/4 hours. Come and join us. Call Secretary, Shirley LaChance, at (702) 837-9924. The game begins at 11 a.m. Friendship enriches our world at every age. Join us. Silver Foxes on tour. SILVER FOXES The Silver Foxes will be taking a planned summer break in July. See you by the pool, but watch your email for information and invita- tions to attend events scheduled for August. We will be hosting our monthly Dinner with the Den, Foxy Ladies Luncheon, and Silver Wolves breakfast. Also planned is a tour of the local Fed Ex facility. Always respond promptly to reserve your spot. Warm summer evenings bring everyone out for concerts and movies on the lawn. Join your Silver Foxes friends for a picnic dinner, refreshments and socializing before the entertainment begins. Thanks to those that attended the Silver Foxes Social & Travel Club President’s “Meet and Greet”. This event was planned for our new Silver Foxes to meet the board of directors and other new members. Attendees enjoyed wine and cheese in the Indepen- dence Center atrium and new friendships were quickly made. Silver Foxes Viking River Cruise Our September Special Event is just around the corner. Join us for 27, 2019 to the Caribbean for 11 nights. Contact Marilyn Schiff the “Pirates of Penzance” at the Super Summer Theater venue at at [email protected] or (702) 837-4145 to learn about Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. The Silver Foxes will picnic the fabulous itinerary and discounts available. Watch your email and enjoy the show on Friday, September 21. Purchase your communications for all of the travel opportunities to experience tickets right away at SuperSummerTheater.org, and watch your with your Silver Foxes friends. email for additional event details. Don’t miss out on the fun. Silver Foxes Social & Travel Club was In travel news, there are still a few staterooms available for an formed to promote friendships and group activities for men and exquisite New Year’s voyage, sailing December 30 out of New women, and to provide a sense of community between members. Orleans. Resolve to have more fun and greet the New Year aboard Drop your membership dues check off at the club mailbox across the American Queen. Contact travel professional, Melissa Vaher, from the Anthem Center Fitness Center. Dues are only $10 per at [email protected] or (702) 876-3096 for more information. person, and membership is open to men and women. Make Looking forward to travel in 2019, the Silver Foxes will be your check payable to the SCA Silver Foxes and include contact experiencing a Rhine Getaway on a Viking longboat sailing information (name, address, email address, phone number and from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, on April 3, 2019 for SCA number). seven nights. Space is very limited, contact travel professional, We welcome your feedback and can be reached at May Martucci, at (702) 526-2486 for more information. Viking is [email protected]. Our Membership also the cruise line of choice for an ocean cruise sailing February Director, Trudy Angel, can be reached at T [email protected].

60 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 SINGLES Single? Wanting to expand your social network to include other single people? The Singles Club is a great resource for men and women who find themselves in need of finding new friends with whom to do things. Regardless of the situation that caused you to be single, you are sure to find others in our club with whom you can relate. Joining the club is easy and the dues are just $10 per year. You can sign up to join the Singles Club at our social events, which we call T-Time, held on the first and third Friday of each month, usually at Buckman’s Grille from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Eileen Shepardson is our Membership Chair and she has membership applications available at each of our T-Times. You can also call her at (702) 269-8151. There will be two T-Times this month, July 6 and 20.

Pahrump Winery Tour 2018

When you come to one of our T-Time events, you will be greeted by our Welcoming Committee. You will also be able to pick up a monthly calendar and see what upcoming events have been planned. We have a very active Social Committee, and you can look forward to some exciting events in the near future. The Singles Club has several special interest groups, including cooking groups and games groups, that are scheduled on a regular basis, as well as a book club that you can join to discuss your literary interests. Contact Joan Moore, our Special Interest Groups’ Chair, for more information on these events, her email address is [email protected]. The Singles Club Board meets the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Anthem Center. If you would like more information on the Singles Club or our activities, either call the club President, Joe Madrid, at (702) 454-7478, or send an email to the club Secretary, Donna Costa, at [email protected]. We hope you will join us! SOFTBALL If you would like to once again feel the thrill of stroking a ball into the outfield, rounding third base on the way to score, or making an awesome catch, come join us for a day and enjoy. Slow pitch softball is a great way to meet some fun people, spend time in the fresh outdoor air, and ease your way into that elusive exercise program. “Put me in coach I’m ready to play!” Sound familiar? Well, with our club, everybody always plays the entire game. All Sun City Anthem residents are welcome and can join us up to three times as a guest. We play every Tuesday and Friday July 2018 | Sun City Anthem | 61 Clubs

morning, most often at Anthem Hills Park, behind the Del Webb • 1 trio Middle School on Reunion Avenue. Other times we will be at • 2 quartets Vivaldi Park on Seven Hills Drive. • 1 amazing ark! Starting time varies depending on the season. In July and August, And most importantly, a cumulative audience of over 850! Thank batting practice begins at 8 a.m. you to everyone who supported our efforts on this production. Immediately after BP, we choose up teams and then play a game. We hope you enjoyed seeing/hearing it as much as we enjoyed The game will be seven or nine innings, depending upon whether performing it for you! there are two or three teams, with a five run max per inning. This Our singers and dancers also want to express our thanks to enables everyone to have a great time. Some days you will be with Artistic Director, Susan Girard, whose vision, guidance, and hard the winners and some days, “oh well”. work brings these shows to life. And, we can’t forget the incredible In April, the club sponsored two outings to the Las Vegas 51s Spotlight Technical Team. They spend hundreds of hours setting baseball game at Cashman Field. Truly a fun time for members, lighting cues, building props, and basically doing everything to family and friends alike. The SCA Softball Club was announced to make us look and sound good – we couldn’t do anything without the crowd and even recognized on the scoreboard. them! Occasionally we schedule an outing at Big League Dreams Not ones to rest on our laurels, we are already working on our Fields, which are replicas of a few Major League Baseball next production, Spotlight on Richard Rodgers. This will be a Stadiums. Yankee Stadium, Wrigley Field, Dodger Stadium, concert-style show, featuring the wonderful music of the leg- Angels Anaheim Stadium and of course Fenway Park, with the endary Richard Rodgers. Please note that we are not limiting Green Monster. Truly a unique experience for most players. ourselves to Rodgers and Hammerstein. Richard Rodgers also worked with several other lyricists, including Lorenz Hart, and Dues are $30 per year, for approximately 100 games. this performance will include some of those compositions as well. For start times, to verify locations, or for more info contact: John Believe it or not, we are also starting rehearsals on some elements Paul Molfetta, (702) 361-4572, [email protected]; Duane of our show for spring 2019! Hooray For Hollywood will be a trip Meth, cell - (319) 217-0484, [email protected]; Neil Jones, through years of movie music in song and dance and promises to cell - (608) 206-7501, [email protected]. be an extravaganza of sight and sound. We look forward to seeing you out there. We know there are lots of you who have hidden talents. You will get an opportunity to show the world at the next Anthem’s Got SPOTLIGHT Talent in 2019. Don’t just sing in the shower or dance around the Spotlight’s major production 2 By 2 By 2 is now one for the history kitchen, show us what you’ve got! Watch this space for details. books! And as promised last month, here are some statistics. Our series of workshops are on hiatus during the summer months, 2 By 2 By 2 By The Numbers when so many members are traveling and looking for ways to • 39 performers escape the desert heat! Our training sessions will resume in • 150 costumes the fall; watch for more information in upcoming editions of • 11 months of rehearsal (thousands of hours!) the Spirit magazine. And remember, all workshops are free to • 9 dance numbers Spotlight members! If you are interested in getting valuable • 25 songs performed instruction from some of the area’s top teachers, join Spot- • 3 large group singing numbers light and join the fun! Dues are only $10; email us today at • 6 duets [email protected].

2 By 2 By 2 cast

62 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 STRATEGY GAMES were great for our childhoods and childhood minds, but now that we have adult minds, those old-fashioned games just don’t Are you trying to avoid the brutal cut it. Another prominent distinction is that older American summer heat by staying home? Come games often eliminated players until a winner was declared. The join us for a little fun and laughter with newer games keep all players playing as long as possible and have air conditioning! The Strategy Games multiple paths to victory, thus giving balance. In most games, it Club has a great time meeting new is rare to be certain of victory or defeat until relatively late in the people, and learning new “strategy game. These balance mechanisms are integrated into the rules and games”. These are games that many can catapult a player, who appears to be in a lagging position at people have never played before, but the end of play, into the lead for the victory. they’re fun and easy to learn. Most games can be learned in under ten minutes, and we always help one another. It’s simply called a These new games usually do not contain much text outside of the “strategy” game because you usually make some type of a decision rules. Game components often use symbols and icons instead of instead of merely moving with a roll of the dice. But, more simply words, so having a limited vocabulary or not being the trivia king stated, these are fun award-winning board games. on your block is not a hindrance to playing these new games. So come dust off and jump-start a few of those old brain cells with us. Board games have had a huge resurgence in recent years, according to ICv2, a trade publication that tracks board games Club dues are only $5 for the balance of the 2018 year. We would and their related markets. What’s new about board games? The love to have you and your friends drop in to try our club. Strategy American versions of board games most of us grew up on were Games meets three times a week in the Liberty Center Monopoly, Clue, Sorry, Life and other similar games. These Multi-purpose Room, Mondays from noon to 4 p.m. and games all involved mostly luck. The popular board games of today Thursdays 5 to 9 p.m. We also meet up for additional playing are mostly Euro games, which are board games that emphasize time on Saturday afternoons 1 to 4 p.m., call first to make sure strategy over chance, are generally played in well under an hour we could secure the room. Guests are always welcome! and downplay luck and conflict. The American vintage games Aside from our normally scheduled meetings, we periodically meet at a local restaurant to eat, socialize, and maybe play a game or two. For more information: Doug Chorey at (425) 802-4718 or [email protected]. Web: SCAStrategyGames.wordpress. com Facebook: SCAStrategyGames.

Playing the word game, Codenames

Learning to play Genial

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TABLE TENNIS All club members have access to a table tennis ball machine, called a robot, which can help players improve their skills and work on The Table Tennis Club will accommodate a multitude of different strokes at varying speeds. The machine is all Anthem members and their guests, set up on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. regardless of their skill level. Table Tennis Players must use a sign-up sheet for the robot so that the usage can is a great sport for all individuals who be monitored. If multiple club members want to use the robot, each want to have fun while improving their member should limit their turn to a maximum of 15 minutes. If no hand-eye coordination. Our annual dues are only $5. other club member is waiting, one may use the robot for as long as The Anthem Table Tennis Club has reserved the following club they want. times at Independence Hall: The World Veterans (players between 40 and 100 years old) Aerobics Room: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: The US Nationals Table Tennis tournament will be held at the 6 to 10 p.m.; Tuesdays: 7:15 to 10 p.m.; Saturdays: 12:30 to 6 p.m.; Las Vegas Convention Center from July 1 through July 7. This Sundays: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. tournament is for U.S. citizens of any age. This tournament is a Fitness Room: Mondays through Fridays, 5:30 to 10 p.m.; great opportunity to observe players of all ages compete at a very Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30 to 6 p.m. high level. We will not be having our monthly training workshops in July Finally, to receive email announcements from our club, please and August. They will resume in September. However, our club send us a note at [email protected]. has a hyperlink video training library. The links in this library will automatically bring up YouTube videos on a multitude of topics. TENNIS Each of these videos has been reviewed and screened by our Break out the strawberries and cream, we certified table tennis coaches. Also, the Thursday evening round have our annual “Breakfast at Wimbledon” robins will be suspended during the summer months. mixer on July 6 beginning at 8 a.m. Wear your whites and bring your racquet, join the fun on the Anthem Courts or come along to cheer on your friends. Contact Susan Stephens if you are interested in playing, [email protected]. Congratulations to the Challenge Tournament winners in Men’s Doubles: First place – Chris Payne and Raul Maza; second place – Stan Cohen and Jerry Cant. Winners for the Mixed Doubles in 2.5-3.0 division were: First place – Mary and Norm Kaplan. In the 3.5-4.0 division: First place – Laurie Mussleman and Jerry Cant; second place – Helyn Wade and Charlie Monteleone; third place – Lupita and Raul Maza. Thank you to Susan Stephens for organizing this event and for all the help from John Stephens and Sue Maier to make this tournament a success!

Mixed Doubles Winners: (L to R) Third Place, Raul and Lupita; First Place, Jerry, and Laurie; First Place, Mary and Norm; Second Place, Helyn and Charlie

64 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 Tennis Challenge - Mixed Doubles activities for the Tennis Club, are available on our webpage at SCATennis.org. Please be sure to check it out for current events and weekly drop-in games. If you are looking for a game, there are various groups listed: Saturday Mixed Doubles, Late Risers Group, and groups looking for new players and subs. Hope to see you on the courts! VETERANS Next Meeting: Annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday, August 4, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Hanneman Hall. We are always “dark” in July due to vacations. For just $5, the Ice Cream Social provides a wonderful evening of entertainment along

Men’s Doubles Winners: First Place (L to R) Raul Maza, Charlie Payne; Second Place (L to R) Stan Cohen, Jerry Cant

We got to meet some of our new Sun City residents at the SCA Club Fair in May. If you are new to our community and want to become a member of the SCA Tennis Club, please visit our website for information about our club and to print out the membership form. The dues are only $10/year, payable by check, and can be dropped off with the completed membership form in the Tennis Club mailbox by the Anthem Fitness Center. For questions regarding membership, please contact [email protected]. Benefits of membership include club time play from 6 to 10 a.m. year-round, Monday through Saturday, at Liberty Courts and Anthem Courts No. 3 through No. 8. And remember, it’s great to play at night here as well - just light up the courts and enjoy the evening playing tennis! Photos of our Tennis Club events, as well as the calendar of July 2018 | Sun City Anthem | 65 Clubs

with free drawings, raffles and “super” raffles. Everyone in Sun City Anthem is invited to taste all the ice cream you can eat. Your friends are also welcome. Since there is a limit as to the number of people we are allowed to have in the ballroom, buy your tickets now before we are sold out. Tickets can be purchased at the Activ- ities Office in Anthem Center. The Ice Cream Social is the club’s major fund-raising event. Monies raised go to veteran programs/charities. At each meeting, we have a “Quilts of Valor” presentation to some of our veterans. We also recognize veterans who have received their quilts at other events such as the Women’s Club. Hula O’Mahina Dancers with Program Director Fran Gardberg and Club Photographer Debbie Bush A special salute to Sydney Ingram, for her tireless volunteer work on behalf of active military and for veterans in the valley. She attends funerals, for homeless veterans and those who have no family, at the Veterans Memorial cemetery in Boulder City on a regular basis, so that no veteran will be interred alone. As a member of the “Happy Hookers”, Sydney knits afghans and robes for hospitalized veterans. Our club president’s wife, Mavis MacDowell, recently helped to coordinate and manage a baby shower for over 100 military moms, either on active duty in the local area or whose spouses are deployed or recently returned home. Freedom Is Not Free is a veteran interview program where a veteran recounts some of his//her experiences during their active duty. The interview is conducted by Steve McCarthy in a professional manner. Copies of the interviews are provided to the veteran/veteran’s family as well as the WWII museum in New Orleans. These interviews provide a great legacy for the family and future generations. Bill Campbell is our recruiter and coordinator for the interviews. See you at the Ice Cream Social. Ken Becker and Iris Keels show off their matching Hawaiian shirts at the SCAWC Luau. WOMEN’S CLUB on each event will be sent to SCAWC members. The Aloha Spirit was very evident at the The popular Fall Fashion Show Luncheon featuring SCAWC’s May 10 luncheon of the Sun City Anthem own models, wearing the lovely clothes by Soft Surroundings Women’s Club, which featured a delicious in the District, will be held on September 13 in the Anthem Hawaiian Luau Buffet in the Island Paradise Ballroom. Hope Link will be the designated charity for September. decorated Anthem Ballroom. Registration is now open and tickets are limited. The price is Over 200 festively attired members and $30 for members and $40 for guests. Please submit your checks guests enjoyed the authentic music and hula payable to SCAWC in the Women’s Club mailbox by the Fitness dancing performed by Hula ‘O Mahina. Attendees also learned Center at your earliest convenience. the basics of dancing the Hula and had fun performing along with the Hawaiian entertainers. The October 11 Luncheon will feature the talented singer, Cali Tucker, who will perform popular country music. She is the niece The local chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society was the of legendary singer, Tanya Tucker. The Nathan Adelson Hospice designated charity for May and over $3,007 was raised through will be the designated October charity. the outstanding raffle proceeds and generous personal donations. The November 8 Luncheon will have a Patriotic theme honoring There will be no luncheons in July and August, but there will be a our Veterans. The Quilts of Valor will be the November variety of mini events, which include a return trip to the historic designated charity. The annual meeting and election of the 2019 and haunted Pioneer Saloon; a buffet lunch and bingo at Green Board of Directors will also take place at this important event. Valley Ranch Casino in July; a private lunch at Tommy Bahama’s Restaurant; and discounted shopping in August. A trip and tour The Nominating Committee will be interviewing interested of China Town with lunch is planned for September. More details candidates for positions on the Board of Directors in August. 66 | Sun City Anthem | July 2018 SCAWC Board of Directors and Officers enjoyed the fun at the club’s Hawaiian Luau, dressing in their island attire.

Members who are interested in serving on the board should woodworking classes and our mentoring program. contact President Elect, Bella Meese, at [email protected]. Woodchips membership is open to all Sun City Anthem residents More information about our dynamic and fun club is available for only $35 a year. Our shop, which is located at the rear of on our website, SCAWC.SCAClub.org. Dues are $20 per Independence Center, is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 year. You can contact Patricia Lindberg, Club President, at a.m. to 2 p.m. for member use. Visit the Woodchips website at [email protected] for details about joining the SCA SCAWoodchips.org for information on joining the club, stop by Women’s Club. the shop or contact our Membership Director, Dan Wenker, at [email protected] for more information. WOODCHIPS The Sun City Anthem Woodchips Woodworking Club was formed in 2003 to provide a dedicated woodwork- ing venue within the SCA community. Wednesday, July 11 Friday, July 27 The woodshop opened in January 2006. 5 to 9 p.m. 8 a.m. to Noon The club welcomes everyone who has an interest in working with Greene Room Greene Room wood and creating any wooden project, from jewelry boxes to Please arrive 10-15 minutes early entertainment centers, or turned spindles and bowls. The shop has for registration. approximately 2,000 square feet, and is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. under the supervision of Don’t miss this classroom refresher course for volunteer foremen and monitors. The shop is open Mondays for drivers age 50 and over, taught by an AARP- member training and shop projects. Certified Instructor. Improve your knowledge of traffic laws, learn to anticipate the actions of other The club’s primary concern is safety. While providing a friendly drivers and identify and correct poor driving habits. environment to work with modern machines, the club has Upon completion of the class, members will receive established and enforces strict procedures to ensure the safety a certificate that may qualify drivers for an insurance of our members. Training sessions are conducted regularly to premium reduction for the next three years. Sign qualify all club members on the safe operation and proper use up in the Activities Office or call (702) 614-5865 to of the shop’s tools, and to ensure a full understanding of shop reserve a seat. procedures before a member is allowed to use any of the machines. Advanced and specialized training is given regularly, or as requested by our members. Woodchips works with our Homeowners Association, residents and other SCA clubs, to provide assistance with their projects. Woodchips also participates in charitable causes pertaining to woodworking. Additionally, the joy of woodworking is enhanced through various woodworking seminars, special projects, basic July 2018 | Sun City Anthem | 67 Service Directory

AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING____ ELECTRICIAN______Eli’s Air Conditioning / (702) 327-7850 TBM Electric / (702) 277-5031 A/C, heating, repair/maintenance, new units, bonded/insured. Lic. #72945. Anthem resident. Family owned and locally operated. Licensed, bonded On the Spot Air / (702) 713-7912 and insured. Accredited A+ rating with the BBB. Call Michael for your free Air conditioning and heating. Senior and military discount. Lic. #0081009. estimate on all your electrical needs. Lic. #70592 Superior Heating & Air LLC / (702) 324-7597 Venture Electric / (702) 580-1414 All repairs, senior/military discount. SuperiorHeatingAir.com. Lic. #0081503. Anthem resident, SCA discount. Family owned/operated. GFI’s, smoke detectors, security lighting and much more! Licensed, bonded & insured. Abundant Air / (702) 903-5404 Free estimates. Call Brad. Lic. #82802 Senior and military discount. Lic. #0080625. Pacific Electric / (702) 433-8777 Windy City Air-Conditioning & Heating, LLC / (702) 358-0349 24-hour service, satisfaction guaranteed. Free estimates. Anthem discount. Air-conditioning and heating repair / maintenance, new units. www.PacificElectricLV.com. Lic. #23856. Senior and military discount. Never an overtime charge. Live operators standing by. NVCL#63513. Mfg. Homes #AOO93 Electric Service Company / (702) 736-4040 Repairs, troubleshooting, lighting, new installs, LED. Senior discount. Alaskan Heating & Air / (702) 803-3103 Lic. #81868. A/C Repair, Vet Owned, Senior Discounts. ESTATE SALES______AIRPORT RIDE SERVICE______New Beginnings / (702) 203-7471 Mary Anne Van Liere / (702) 682-9013 SCA resident, licensed professional service, five year reputation built on Local SCA resident since 2009. Reliable door to door airport delivery and pickup trust. Call Brenda Castleforte for free consultation. in roomy Honda passenger van. License and insured. References available. One way or round trip. An Estate In Time Nevada, LLC / (702) 301-9097 BBB A+, Certified Personal Property Appraisers. Providing High Quality Estate Sales with Compassion, Integrity and Accountability. ALTERATIONS______Free Consultation. Hand Made Alterations By Yolly / (702) 839-8425 SCA resident. All clothing, drapes, accessories. House calls. FINANCIAL SERVICES/PLANNING/ INVESTMENTS______ATTORNEY______Merrill Lynch / (702) 547-2903 Poloni & Associates, P.C. / (702) 616-9240 Retirement, Investing, Planning, Mortgages, Professional Trustee Services. 780 Coronado Center, Suite 120, Henderson 89052 Aaron DelSignore, vice president. [email protected] Darci M. Poloni, Esq. Living Trusts, Wills, Probate, Corporate formation. Licensed in California and Nevada. PoloniLaw.com MPower Street Financial LLC / (702) 588-3003 Customized solutions for your financial needs, and retirement with living CABINET & FURNITURE RESTORATION_ benefits. Contact Deanna Day. A-1 Furniture Stripping and Refinishing / (702) 270-3955 GARAGE DOOR SERVICES______Color changes, repairs, touch-ups. FREE ESTIMATES! All Access Garage / (702) 882-1320 CAR SERVICE______Honest pricing. No gimmicks. Broken springs replaced. Full service on doors and motors. $15 off for SCA. NCL #0066752A. Elite Car Service / (702) 835-2513 Airport pickup and delivery. Licensed and insured. SCA resident. American Veteran Garage Doors / (702) 761-3818 Same day service. Free estimates. No extra charge for nights and CARPET CLEANING______weekends. All work guaranteed. Senior discounts. Lic. #79862. ProCLEAN Premium Carpet & Tile Cleaning / Precision Overhead Door Service / (702) 891-5266 (702) 871-0602 Always Open 24/7. We repair ALL BRANDS. Senior and military discounts. Henderson’s #1 Carpet Cleaner since 1985. Licensed and insured. FREE service call with any repair. No overtime charges ever. Free “Make carpets fresh and fluffy again.” Senior discounts. estimates. A Name You Can Trust. All work guaranteed! Lic. #52604, GarageDoor-LV.com. COMPUTER SERVICES______HANDYMAN SERVICES______CloudBringers / (702) 666-9403 Your neighborhood computer services company specializing in We Can Do It / (702) 582-9120 residential, home office, and small business. Resolving viruses, backups, Repairs, replacements, installations, organizing. All electronics – TVs, slow computers, WiFi. www.cloudbringers.com remotes, computers, smart-phone setup, training, more. Reliable, trustworthy. Locally owned and licensed. 10% SCA discount. Handyman Don / (702) 332-1490 20 years experience painting, minor plumbing, electrical and more.

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HOME CLEANING______PERSONAL CARE SERVICE______A Clean Getaway LLC / (702) 373-8396 Caring Friends Home Care Agency / (702) 343-7786 Free estimates. Family owned and operated. Lic. #2015301524. In-home personal care. Licensed, bonded and insured. Highest Cleaning Fairies / (562) 421-2243 quality of care. FREE in-home consultation. NV Lic. # 6183PCS-0 SCA Resident. A Boutique cleaning service. Licensed, bonded and insured. Call for estimate or text (562) 335-8672. Reasonable pricing. PEST CONTROL______A TLC Cleaning Company, LLC / (702) 260-8772 Amazon Pest Control / (702) 558-3730 Give us a call, we clean it all. Free in-home estimates. Serving Sun City No start-up fee. Monthly starting at $28. Three month minimum. Anthem for 15 years. Licensed, insured and bonded. Family owned. Licensed and insured. HOME WATCHERS______PLUMBING______Anthem Home Watchers / (702) 706-3301 Badger Plumbing LLC / (702) 423-0906 Full or modified home watching services for absentee, seasonal or SCA resident, senior discount. Lic. #74880 vacationing homeowners. We live in SCA. Jack Dish Plumbing / (702) 283-2320 AnthemHomeWatchers.com. Lic. #105092. All residential plumbing service. Repair or installation. 24 hours. Family owned and operated since 1977. Lic. #57046. IN-HOME PERSONAL TRAINER______Superior Plumbing & Drain LLC / (702) 478-9643 Jean Mills / (702) 250-7588 All repairs, senior/military discount. SuperiorPlumbing.Vegas - Lic. #0079995. Gentle exercise in your home! Certified Personal Trainer - Jeannie. Atlas Plumbing / (702) 385-3656 Balance • Post-Rehab • Strength At Last A Plumber! Family Owned and Operated 1980. Senior & Military Discounts. Call Today. Lic. #19707. INSURANCE______Classic Water Heaters, LLC / (702) 712-3572 Farmers Insurance / (702) 529-2600 Water heater replacement and repair experts since 1989. Family owned Local insurance agency in Anthem Highlands Shopping Center that you and operated. Ask us about discounts. NCL #0082245. can count on. Home, auto, umbrella, life, annuities, investments and more! Discounts for veterans, multi policy and safe drivers. Active Plumbing / (702) 508-7028 Leaking water heater? Stopped up lines? Call today for a plumbing Long Term Care Options, Inc. / (602) 531-2200 specialist. Est 1991 - Lic. #47021 “Your Long Term Care Solution Specialist”. 7 of 10 people over the age of 65 will need long term care sometime during their life. Call or email Phil ROOFING______Grossman at [email protected]. SCA Resident. First Quality Roofing and Insulation / (702) 262-7847 MORTGAGE/REVERSE MORTGAGE_ Roofing and insulation. Free estimates. Lic. #54563. Nevada Mortgage / (702) 732-7777 TAX PREPARATION______Reverse mortgage questions? Free consult with Bill Ochs Jr., owner. Nevada Mortgage, 1481 W. Warm Springs Road #131, Henderson. Michael Bergman / (702) 270-2593 Locally owned since 1978. FHA, VA and conv. NMLS #370707. SCA resident, 40 years experience in CA, all states. NV #20121333705. Pacific Sunbelt Mortgage / (702) 250-0688 For Reverse Mortgages please call John Longstreet, CRMP (Certified WINDOW CLEANING______Reverse Mortgage Professional). Over 30 years of experience in the All Washed Up Window Cleaning Service / (702) 273-9500 mortgage industry and a Las Vegas resident since 1994. NMLS #209034. $10 OFF expert window cleaning. Shampoo screens, clean sills/tracks, pow- er wash garages/driveways. Lic. #2012138340. FREE ESTIMATE… Call Now! PAINTING / DRYWALL______Anthem Window Cleaning / (702) 557-2461 Southwest Drywall / (702) 262-7847 Professional, Reliable, Affordable. Fully insured and licensed. Small and medium repairs. Free estimates. Lic. #54563. 28 years exp. Call Randy for phone estimate. BBB accredited member. PS Paint & Drywall / (702) 429-6150 Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Lic. #78554. Call Russ. SCACAI neither endorses

PERSONAL ASSISTANT______nor promotes any All About Time / (702) 897-4416 Will chauffeur you anywhere: shopping, doctors, errands and more. of the products or services advertised Available for house sitting. Call Lisa or Robert. herein and assumes Anthem Personal Assistant / 702) 466-4200 Run errands, house & pet sitting, light housekeeping, good cook, no responsibility or liability great at organizing! Call Gloria. for the statements made.

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