April 2019 An official publication of the Recreation Centers of Sun City West Free movies light up Beardsley Park The Recreation Centers of Sun City West is happy to pres- ent Movies in the Park Satur- days in April and the beginning of May. The movies are free and will be shown at Beardsley Park, 12755 Beardsley Road. Showtime will be at dusk, approximately 7 p.m., and and Korean War veteran is open to the public. Light con- caught transporting $3 million cessions begin at 5 p.m. with worth of cocaine through Illi- Easter Bunny popcorn, ice cream and drinks nois for a Mexican drug cartel. all available for purchase. Starring Bradley Cooper, Clint to visit annual Bring a blanket or a chair and Eastwood, Noel Gugliemi. a enjoy an affordable night out Rated PG-13; Crime, Drama, at the movies, under the stars. Thriller. American bouncer becomes Eggstravaganza April 20 April 27 the driver of an African-Amer- “Green Book” “The Mule” Join us for our annual Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt at A 90-year-old horticulturist 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at Beardsley Park. The Easter A working-class Italian- Continued on Page 8 egg hunt will start at 9 a.m. and the children will be grouped by age. After all the children are finished collecting their eggs the Easter Bunny will arrive for pictures. Bounce houses, face painting, crafts, plus so much more. We will sell coffee, and drinks. Donuts will be donated by Jason Pe- terson from Edward Jones. Don’t forget the Easter Bunny with show up at 9:30 a.m. for the children. Parents must have their own camera. Tickets will be available for our Sun City West residents The Surprise Pops will perform a free concert Thursday, April 4. and their invited guests. Come to the R.H. Johnson Box Of- fice 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, with your rec card to receive your free tick- Surprise Pops presents spring show ets. You will also need to reg- Join the Recreation Centers of Sun City West audience members to bring non-perishable ister your children for the for a fun, free show with the Surprise Pops at food donation to the concert for the Valley Easter Egg Hunt. Children 1 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at Palm Ridge Rec View Food Bank. must be at least age 1 (walk- Center, 13800 W. Deer Valley Road. Doors ing) but no older than 10. open at 12:30 p.m. The Surprise Pops “play for food” and ask Continued on Page 8 Inside this issue: Yesterday Once More All States Club...... 12 Bowling...... 18 Calendar...... 5 to play at April Dance The Recreation Centers of Sun City West is pleased to Club Contacts...... 12 bring back the April Dance featuring the band Yesterday Club Corner...... 24-32 Once More at 7 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Palm Ridge Recre- Community...... 12 ation Center, 13800 W. Deer Valley Road. Doors open at 6:30 Entertainment...... 19, 22 p.m. Explore...... 23 Tickets are $12 per person with a maximum of eight tickets Finacials...... 6 per person and are on sale at the R.H. Johnson Box Office, Golf/Sports...... 16-17 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd., or online at Governing Board...... 4 info.suncitywest.com. Library...... 14 Yesterday Once More is comprised of Mel (vocals), Mission Moments...... 7 Rossana (vocals), Palmer (volcals), LD (guitar), Ron (key- News...... 1-3, 5, 7-8 boards), Larry (Bass), and Mark (Drums). PORA...... 9 Yesterday Once More is a doo wop band performing rock Ticket Schedule...... 3 ‘n’ roll and motown covers from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s. Travel...... 20-21 They are based in the Phoenix area and are known for doing Village Store...... 15 Yesterday Once More will perform at the April Dance Friday, April 12. songs as close to the original as possible. Page 2 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 April 2019 News & Events Summer Series returns with cool acts Spring is here but summer is form many Patsy Cline songs: around the corner and what bet- Kate Schuman, rhythm guitar ter way to get out of the heat and vocals, award-winning vo- than to catch some cool acts calist and songwriter, portrayed during the 2019 Summer Se- Patsy Cline in the stage musi- ries. cal, “Always ... Patsy Cline.” Come Back Buddy returns to Sun City West for the June14 Pool Party The Summer Series returns to Bernie Bear, bass player, repre- at R.H. Johnson Rec Center. Palm Ridge Rec Center, 13800 sented Arizona twice at the leg- W. Deer Valley Road, with endary International Blues three fun, musical cabaret-style Challenge in Memphis. Pool Party returns shows. Series subscriptions are Tom Boyer, lead guitar, fea- $25 per person and are on sale tured performer for 17 years at at suncitywest.com or at the the Chet Atkins Appreciation R.H. Johnson Box Office, Society convention in Bringto your suitsR.H. and do the JohnsonThe Buzz will be open for 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd. In- tainer generously endowed with twist in the pool as the Rec concessions. dividual event tickets will be a rare quality - he is immensely Continued on Page 8 Centers is excited to announce Come Back Buddy is a four- $10 per show/person and go on and undeniably entertaining. the return of the Pool Party piece rock ‘n’ roll band, in- sale Tuesday, May 7. TuesdAy, July 2 featuring Come Back Buddy cluding a tenor sax player, There will be two shows at 3 Kate and the Dream Band from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June inspired by the legendary and 7 p.m. Doors open at 2:30 A recently formed band of 14, in the R.H. Johnson Pool. Buddy Holly and the Crickets. and 6:30 p.m., respectively. highly experienced and profes- Gates open at 6:30 p.m. The trio’s repertoire includes Non-alcoholic drinks will be sional musicians, performing a Tickets are $12 per person the music of many artists from available for purchase. repertoire of music with broad and go on sale Tuesday, April the ’50s, including Elvis Pres- TuesdAy, June 4 appeal. They play a wide vari- 23, online at suncitywest.com ley, Chuck Berry, Johnny Robbie Howard ety of music including pop, or at the R.H. Johnson Box Of- Cash, Roy Orbison, Ricky Straight from Las Vegas, jazz, country, and blues. Their fice, 19803 N. R.H. Johnson Nelson, and of course, Buddy Robbie Howard. He is an enter- music is ideal for listening ven- Blvd. Holly. ues as well as dance, and per- Spring TORCH nears completion, registration open for fall 2019 The current TORCH Citizens Academy has available. The fall class runs on consecutive Thurs- wrapped up its spring sessions, including a recent days from Oct. 10 through Nov. 21. To register or adventure to the Sun City West Posse to learn for information, call 623-544-6115 or visit about all the “Friends and Services” that support info.suncitywest.com/sun-city-west-torch-citi- the community. The Rec Centers invites you to zens-academy/ register for the fall 2019 class while space is still

Uptown Angels will perform at Palm Ridge Rec Center Monday, May 24. Vintage USO Tour show marches into Sun City West The Recreation Centers of available starting Tuesday, Sun City West is proud to pres- April 16, at the R.H. Johnson ent a Memorial Day concert Box Office, 19803 N. R.H. featuring the Uptown Angels at Johnson Blvd. only. 1 p.m. Monday, May 27, at The Uptown Angels (Mandy, Palm Ridge Rec Center. Doors Candy and Brandy) bring audi- will open at 12:30 p.m. ences back in time with their The concert is free to Sun sassy, energy-packed show. The City West residents only, two tickets per rec card. Tickets are Continued on Page 8 April 2019 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 3 News & Events

Enjoy the fresh autumn-eveningFall Fest air Fest and returnshaunting the with classic soundsperformance of the works of the Amer- with a trio of musical acts to keep you park! To celebrate ican progressive rock band - Kansas - warm at the 2019 Fall Fest Oct. 25-27 we are bringing back who produced nine gold records, one at Beardsley Park, 12755 W. Beardsley The Thaddeus Rose platinum and four multi-platinum al- Road. Band by popular de- bums, and two of the most played clas- The three-night showcase will open mand. sic rock singles of all time: “Dust in with Thaddeus Rose (Friday, Oct. 25), Thaddeus Rose The Wind” and “Carry On My Way- followed by The Pettybreakers (Satur- Band is very intuitive ward Son.” day, Oct. 26), with KansAZ closing out and genuinely con- KansAZ comes from veterans of the festivities (Sunday, Oct. 27). nects with their audi- local or regional acts and have vast col- All shows start at 7 p.m. with gates ence and fans. Their sound is state of Based out of Southern California, this lective musical experiences. They are opening at 5 p.m. Ticket packages for the art and on point. Thaddeus’ graceful band accurately recreates the sights, varied in age, culture, and background all three nights are $40 per person or yet funky hip-hop moves across the sounds and concert experience of a but united in their devotion to create a $15 per show. Tickets are on sale at the stage serve as the proverbial frosting on Tom Petty concert. All the classics, like great live experience worthy of one of R.H. Johnson Box Office, 19803 N. the cake. Thaddeus Rose Band is a va- “American Girl,” “Break Down,” and the greatest progressive and classic R.H. Johnson Blvd., or online at sunci- riety band offering the best dance rock “Free Fallin,’” are perfectly repro- rock bands of all time. tytwest.com. hits of all times. Their remakes of duced. Playing to packed houses all FridAy, OcT. 25 iconic cover tunes are flawless and over the U.S., the band Thaddeus Rose for the Haunted originate from some of the greatest mu- is comprised of excel- lent musicians who Harvest at Beardsley Park sicians of our time. We will still have our costume contest have performed and We are changing our annual Hal- recorded with interna- loween Dance by adding it to our Fall and Thaddeus Rose will be the final judge in our final round of the tional artists. The Pet- contest. This will just be an all- tyBreakers honor the around contest with no cate- music of this legendary gories. American icon. sATurdAy, OcT. 26 sundAy, OcT. 27 The PettyBreakers KansAZ The PettyBreakers is the na- KansAZ is a group tion’s premier “Tom Petty and hailing from Arizona, the Heartbreakers” tribute act. dedicated to faithful

Rec Centers, SCW Independent to honor ‘Heroes’ There are many Sun City West residents and business stakeholders who are making a difference in our community every day. They’re community and business leaders, men- tors and nonprofit supporters. These are residents and busi- nesses from every industry and profession who’ve made a difference in our community, blazed a trail for the rest of us and are leaving a mark in Sun City West. The Sun City West Independent and the Recreation Cen- ters of Sun City West want to celebrate our Hometown He- roes of Sun City West, with an award luncheon presentation 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 24 at Grandview Terrace, 14515 W. Granite Valley Drive. This is our fifth year celebrating Sun City West’s community heroes. Winners will be featured with a profile and photo in the 2019 Hometown Heroes Special Section, inserting in the Sun City West Independent, and will be honored at the luncheon.

Sign up for the Rec Centers’ ENEWSenews at suncitywest.com/newsletter.html Once you sign up, you will receive an email confirming you want to opt in. Be sure to complete that final step to start receiving your enews every Wednesday! Page 4 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 April 2019 Governing Board Governing Board Lots to celebrate Rec Directors in Sun City West! Centers’ All Directors: [email protected] April is one of the few M o n t h , months that doesn’t have a N a t i o n a l election long list of ridiculous obser- C h i l d vations (like “My Dog Likes A b u s e results Spam Day”), although there Awareness are a good many national M o n t h , announced month observances in the N a t i o n a l Sun City West owners have spring. The following events, C o u p l e Jim elected four residents to the industries, causes and emo- Apprecia- PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT Sloan Recreation Centers of Sun Jim Sloan Tim Hurley tions (yes, emotions) are ob- t i o n President City West Governing Board. served all month long in April M o n t h , March 2017-June 2020 Earning three-year terms by June 2017-July 2020 unless otherwise indicated: N a t i o n a l 623-687-8756 623-249-5479 being the top three vote-get- [email protected] Golf Chair African-American Women’s Deaf History Month (March ters were: Sue Fitzsimons [email protected] Fitness Month, Alcohol 13 to April 15), National Dec- with 3,034 votes; Gerry Con- Awareness Month, Amateur orating Month, National Do- nor with 2,689 votes; and Bob Radio Month, American Can- nate Life Awareness Month, Carneiro with 2,592 votes. cer Society Month, Asian/Pa- National Fair Housing Month, Earning the fourth position, cific American Heritage National Food Month, Na- which is a two-year term, was Month, Black Women’s His- tional Fresh Celery Month, Donna Maloney with 1,866 tory Month, Bowel Cancer National Garden Month, Na- votes. Awareness Month, Celebrate tional Humor Month, Na- The other candidate who Diversity Month, Community tional Internship Awareness ran this year was Bernie Service Month, Confederate Month, National Inventor’s TREASuRERBryan Walus GeorgeSECRETARy Kuchtyak Jr. Reed, who earned 1,817 History Month, Distracted Month, National Jazz Appre- votes. March 2017-June 2020 July 2018-June 2021 Driving Awareness Month, ciation Month, National 623-214-5244 A total of 4,155 individual 623-229-2301 Budget & Finance Chair Financial Literacy Month, Landscape Architecture voters cast ballots. Account- Assignment: Bylaw Revisions Chartered Clubs Chair Fresh Florida Tomato Month, Month, National Medical [email protected] ing for those with multiple [email protected] Irritable Bowel Syndrome Laboratory Professionals properties, 4,292 weighted Awareness Month, Jewish- Week (last full week in April), votes were cast. (Those who American Heritage Month, National Mental Health own more than one property Keep America Beautiful Month, National Month of have their votes weighted ac- Month, Lawn and Garden Hope, National Multiple Birth cordingly.) This included Month, Mathematics Aware- Awareness Month, National 4,058 votes cast online. Only ness Month, Month of the Occupational Therapy Month, 234 votes were cast on Elec- Military Child, National National Older Americans Anita DeGumbia tion Day due to the high num- Gerry Connor Autism Awareness Month, Month, National Parkinson’s ber who voted early online. July 2018-June 2019 National Better Hearing and Awareness Month, National March 2019-June 2022 James Claiborne, managing Phone: 623-499-8878 Speech Month, National Ca- Pecan Month, National Poetry Phone: 623-888-9099 partner of Vote-now.com LLC [email protected] nine Fitness Month, National Month, National Safe Digging [email protected] Cannabis Awareness Month, National Car Care Awareness Continued on Page 11 Continued on Page 11

MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS The next Governing Board Workshop is at 9 a.m. Friday, Sue Fitzsimons Robert Garrett April 12, in the Lecture Hall at Copyright © 2019 R.H. Johnson. The regular September 2018-June 2019 July 2016-June 2019 All Rights Reserved Governing Board Meeting is 9 623-680-9592 623-234-1696 General Information: 623-544-6120 a.m. Thursday, April 25, in the sue.fi[email protected] Assignment: TORCH Special General Manager - Bill Schwind, 623-544-6110; summit Hall A at palm ridge. Committee Liaison [email protected] The public is invited to both [email protected] Editor - Katy O’Grady, 623-544-6027; [email protected] sessions. News Assistant - Michael Melissa; [email protected] The General Manager Operations Meeting is at 1:30 Member Services - 623-544-6100 p.m. Monday, April 8 , in the Membership as of March 1, 2019: 29,191 Agave room at Beardsley, and (includes Owners, Associates, Landlords, Investors and Tenants) April 22 in the GB conference Recreation Centers of Sun City West room. 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, AZ 85375 The schedule is subject to Jim Young Karen Roepken [email protected] change. Call 623-544-6115 for suncitywest.com and scwaz.com meetings and Governing Board July 2018-June 2021 Governing Board information. To sign up for the Phone: 602-663-7351 Executive Assistant Sun City West is a senior community for individuals 55 and older. e-newsletter and Association Properties Chair 623-544-6115 Printed by Independent Newspapers. information be sure to visit [email protected] [email protected] Advertising information: 623-972-6101. suncitywest.com. April 2019 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 5 News & Events Newcomers Coffee, Talent Spotlight set Orientation for Kuentz Courtyard Join us on Wednesdays in April for a great tal- returns in April ent line up. Come out to the Kuentz Courtyard at 11 a.m. and enjoy the entertainment. New residents to Sun The April lineup is: City West are invited April 3 - The Sin Twisters featuring singers to a Newcomers Cof- June, Suzanne and Maureen fee and Orientation April 10 - The Back Row Boys featuring from 9 to 10:30 a.m. singers/guitarists Doug and Frank proximately 90 minutes. Thursday, April 18, in April 17 - Bill Ciccone, a singer/keyboardist For questions, contact Phil Dauterive at 623- the Social Hall. April 24 - With a Little Help from my Friends 544-6193. This is an opportu- a Beatles tribute band. This show will last ap- nity for new residents to learn about Sun City West Chartered Clubs and get acquainted with all the community Jam Session plans last 2 of season has to offer. Join the Recreation Centers ments join in on the fun. We The doors open at 9 a.m. for residents to visit with the clubs of Sun City West from 1 to supply sound and chairs for the and service groups. During the visit until 10:30 there will be a 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 8 and musicians. This is open to Sun short PowerPoint presentation with coffee and pastry being 22, for 90 minutes of entertain- City West residents and guests. served. ment in the Kuentz Courtyard. This month is the last month If you have never attended this event and are a current resident Join in or just sit back and of Jam Sessions. We start back and want to reacquaint yourself with all that Sun City West has relax and enjoy the music. up again in the fall on Oct. 14. to offer, please join us. If you play a string instru- For questions, contact Phil For questions, call Phil Dauterive at 623-544-6193. ment or other similar instru- Dauterive at 623-544-6193. April 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 Budget & Finance 3 Talent spotlight 4 properties committee 5 rec center news 6 committee,9 am 11 am, Kuentz 9 am deadline surprise pops,1 pm Author J. A. Jance, noon, Palm Ridge Palm Ridge Movie - “Mary poppins returns,”7 pm, Stardust Theatre

7 8 Tour Beardsley 9 Tour palm ridge 10 Tour Kuentz,9 am 11 Tour rH Johnson,9 am 12 GB Workshop, 9 am 13 9 am 9 am sports pavilion/ Author Anne Hillerman, Lecture Hall Jam session, 1 pm, Kuentz chartered clubs committeeBowling committee,10 am 10 am, Social HallApril dance - yesterday Once GM Ops, 1:30 pm 1:30 pm Talent spotlight,11 am Golf committee,1:30 pm More, 7 pm Agave Room, Beardsley Kuentz Movie - “stan & Ollie,”7 pm Stardust Theatre

14 15 16 Budget & Finance 17 Talent spotlight 18 newcomers 19 Total 7 Golf courses, 20 easter committee,9 am 11 am Kuentz Orientation,9 am 9 am, Grandview eggstravaganza, 9 am Social Hall Golf Course Beardsley Park Movie - A dog’s Way Home,” spring story Time, 10 am 7 pm, Stardust Theatre Library Movie in the park - “The Mule,” 7 pm Beardsley Park

21 22 Tour Beardsley 23 Tour palm ridge 24 Tour Kuentz,9 am 25 Tour rH Johnson,9 am 26 Budget Forum 27 Movie in the park - 9 am 9 am Budget Forum GB regular Meeting 1 pm, Lecture Hall “Green Book,” 7 pm, Jam session, 1 pm, Kuentz 9 am, Palm Ridge 9 am, Palm Ridge Beardsley Park GM Ops, 1:30 pm special Board Movie - “Won't you Be My development neighbor,”7 pm, Stardust committee,10 am Theatre Talent spotlight,11 am

28 29 30 Budget Forum 5:30 pm, Lecture Hall

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

Jan. Jan. yTD yTD yTD OPERATING REVENuES Actual Budget Actual Budget Py General Manager plans Membership 1,200,811 1,252,174 8,025,204 8,132,676 7,882,920 Recreation 7,759 9,960 79,581 69,900 60,593 public budget sessions Golf Fees 990,374 951,432 3,601,113 3,796,984 3,616,335 Recreation Centers of Sun City West General Manager Bill Schwind Bowling 94,218 89,884 392,894 359,934 374,571 has scheduled budget forums and invites the community to attend and learn about the proposed fiscal plan for 2019-20. Special Events 52,819 24,692 112,127 44,453 24,087 The sessions are: Ancillary Revenue 101,629 87,086 420,804 381,271 403,206 • 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, in Palm Ridge’s Summit Hall B, 13800 Deer Valley Drive, Sun City West Merchandise Sales 28,339 22,415 128,105 112,670 107,304 • 1 p.m. Friday, April 26, in the R.H. Johnson Lecture Hall, 19803 Food and Beverage 34,687 32,210 146,527 132,485 133,226 R.H. Johnson Blvd. • 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in the Lecture Hall. Interest Income - Operating - 833 279 5,833 6,935 Schwind will give a PowerPoint presentation about the proposed op- Other Income 511 367 9,228 2,567 (1,144) erations and capital budget, including owner member dues, Asset Preservation Fee, golf and bowling fees. The budget is not yet final, as TOTAL OPERATING REVENuE 2,511,147 2,471,054 12,915,862 13,038,771 12,608,032 the Governing Board will not approve it until its regular meeting in OPERATING EXPENSES May. There will be time for questions from members. Community members are encouraged to attend one of these sessions. Wages And Benefits 1,222,030 1,199,321 8,112,041 7,873,107 7,687,902 utilities 173,151 192,530 1,492,276 1,605,708 1,557,034 Repair and Maintenance 75,939 89,305 971,483 949,836 938,618 Landscape Maintenance 29,120 56,123 951,898 891,715 858,785 Supplies and Services 51,447 45,278 390,475 358,803 354,371 Equipment 14,281 40,625 158,827 340,296 194,850 Taxes and Insurance 48,685 45,494 332,624 316,405 326,875 Interest & Financial Expense 47,689 37,289 199,025 192,241 172,381 Operating Expenses 28,575 42,057 185,628 240,696 140,310 Legal and Professional 13,114 33,660 142,317 165,920 128,878 Employee Related Expenses 37,836 23,774 171,575 183,204 102,917 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE 1,741,868 1,805,456 13,108,170 13,117,931 12,462,924 OPERATING CASH INFLOW/(OuTFLOW) 769,279 665,598 (192,307) (79,159) 145,107 CAPITAL RELATED Investment Income-Reserves 25,357 38,750 292,807 306,250 242,578 unrealized Gain (Loss) Investments 771,019 14,583 (115,630) 102,083 881,051 Club Funded Capital 0 11,250 14,779 78,750 0 Asset Preservation Fee 255,500 280,000 2,100,000 2,142,000 2,183,000 Gain/(Loss) on Asset Disposal (68,326) 0 (375,967) 0 4,770 Depreciation Expense (320,570) (294,592) (2,160,355) (2,062,146) (1,990,624) TOTAL CAPITAL RELATED 662,979 49,991 (244,366) 566,937 1,320,775 REVENuES OVER / (uNDER) EXPENSES 1,432,259 715,589 (436,673) 487,778 1,465,883 Capital Project Expenditures 158,200 121,048 3,658,573 3,924,175 4,395,263 Complete financial statements are posted monthly on info.suncitywest.com

Fiscal year 2018-19 capital projects $100K or Higher - as of 1/31/19 Project/Equipment Budget Total General/Administration HVAC Equipment - All facilities** 287,589 204,431 Phone System Replacement 260,000 219,142 Signage - Master Plan** 123,439 122,792 Golf Maintenance Networking 120,000 0 Key/Access Control System** 110,506 0 Document Mgmt / Imaging** 100,000 0 Recreation Tennis Facility Master Plan-RH Johnson** 1,084,706 917,134 Facility Enhancement, Final Phase-RH Johnson** 445,862 390,491 ARC Paint Booth - Club Funded 318,239 317,649 Small Dog Park upgrade** 170,115 7,459 Ramada Replacement - Beardsley 150,000 0 Lighting Replacement - Beardsley 133,000 98,910 Parapet Walls - Palm Ridge 108,000 98,757 Golf Maintenance Equipment - All Courses 978,390 943,201 Bunker Project - Stardust 211,150 199,808 Golf Operations Office Remodel** 242,517 228,547 Pump Station - Desert Trails 200,000 168,684 Golf Maintenance Office Remodel 155,000 2,990 Entrance Signs - Golf Courses** 131,848 126,116 ** Includes Carryover Budget and/or savings allocated by GM April 2019 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 7 Mission Moments

Each month the Governing Board recognizes Sun City West organizations and Recreation Centers of Sun City West employees for the wonderful ways they help the community.

Director Bryan Walus recognized the Encore Needle & Craft Club and presented a certifi- cate to Club President Melanie Parker, far left, for the club’s many charitable and commu- nity contributions/dona- tions, including Veteran’s Home & Hos- pital, the Salvation Army, Choice Preg- nancy Center, the American Cancer Soci- ety, Thompson Ranch and Riverview Schools (Dysart School District).

Governing Board Director Tim Hurley, right, presents a certificate to Freddie Celaya of the Landscape Department for his 38 years of dedi- cated service to the Recreation Centers of Sun City West. Freddie was honored at the December Governing Board meeting.

Secretary George Kuchtyak recog- nized and pre- sented certificates to both Griff Griffith of the Metal Club, left photo, and Otto Werner of the Gar- den Club for their exceptional club monitor perform- ance.

Great Lawn Series Happy Hours features pair of free acts The Great Lawn at R.H. Johnson Rec Center is mer, Lewis Nash. Guitarist Rich La Rose is best the place to be in April as Happy Hours return known as the guitarist in the Jan Petrie Band. welcomes familiar with two April shows from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednes- Drummer Jack Lake, Jr., is a living throwback to days, April 10 and 24. the Cool Jazz sounds of Southern California and April voice Both concerts are free and folks are encouraged performed as a member of The Deltones. to bring their lawn chairs to enjoy the great sounds April 24 The Recreation Centers of theater audition (where she of both shows. Bleu Passion Sun City West is pleased to also performed) – and the April 10 The six-piece band performs favorite blues, bring back singer John Gam- rest is history! The Pricilla Rose Band light jazz and classic rock renditions and pride ber as part of the Great Lawn Upon moving to Sun City One of the West Valley’s hottest new bands will themselves on “playing songs that other bands Culture Series at 6 p.m. West, John was recruited to grace the stage at the R.H. Johnson Great Lawn. will not attempt to try and staying true to the orig- Wednesday, April 17, on the perform at the Skye Restau- Although the band is new, the performers are well- inal sound of the songs.” Chuck Majlinger shines R.H. Johnson Great Lawn. rant in Peoria where he experienced. Priscilla Pinches, the lead singer and on lead vocals and guitar. Fran Williams is the fe- The event is free and folks opened for The Drifters, The keyboardist has over 30-years of teaching and male lead singer and Ray Carter rocks the bass are encouraged to bring their Tokens, Jay and the Ameri- stage experience. She had performed at the White guitar. Randy Thomas keeps the beat on drums, own lawn chairs to enjoy an cans and many others. House under two administrations. Ray Carter (up- Rob Nelson plays congas and Bob Marsh rounds evening of song and enter- At his April 17 perform- right bass) has performed with The Righteous out the group on the piano and Hammond B3 tainment on the Great Lawn. ance, John will sing musical Brothers, Mary Wells and legendary jazz drum- organ. Crooner John Gamber is a selections from around the local favorite and familiar globe, which promises to be voice, having performed a wonderful night of enter- throughout the Valley for tainment. stay current with your community. Be sure to many years. He began his ca- Refreshments will be “like us” on Facebook at facebook.com/suncitywest reer the evening his wife available for purchase start- and “Follow” us on instragram at dragged him into a dinner ing at 5:15 p.m. www.instagram.com/suncitywest_az/ Page 8 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 April 2019 News Rec centers tours set for April uSO-style show set for holiday Join us for tours of our Rec Centers in April. hour. From Page 2 ful 3-part harmonies. Learn where the clubs are located plus see the April 11 and 25 – R.H. Enjoy this Memorial Day vin- pools, exercise rooms and where the golf Johnson, meet in front of the tage USO tour show! A fully courses are located. All tours start at 9 a.m. Social Hall. Tour lasts approx- delightful trio performs popular choreographed patriotic, heart- April 8 and 22 – Beardsley, meet in front of imately 2 ½ hours. songs from the ’20s to ’60s in warming experience with songs the Arts and Crafts Building off of 128th Av- April 19 - Tour seven golf the style of iconic sister acts from the World War II era. This enue. Tour lasts approximately one hour. We courses, meet in front of the (Andrews, McGuires and show features special tributes to also will visit the Metal Club, add 45 minutes. Pro Shop at Grandview Golf Lennons). Their spot-on act fea- our veterans and active duty Phil Dauterive April 9 and 23 - Palm Ridge, meet in front Course on Meeker Boulevard. tures toe-tapping choreography, military personnel. of the Pool Building. Tour lasts approximately Tour lasts approximately 90 vintage costumes and wonder- one hour. minutes. April 10 and 24 – Kuentz, meet in front of For questions, call Phil Dauterive at 623-544- Stardust Theatre. Tour lasts approximately one 6193. Stardust Summer Series closes with The Dryheat Band From Page 2 Theatre April 5- 8 “The Bright Side of Spring” Nashville. Larry Regen, har- Presented by the Westernaires Chorus monica, longtime instructor at Spend a couple hours with your family and friends to hear the annual gathering of the So- this marvelous mixed-voice, 85-member chorus directed by ciety for the Preservation and Sylvia Collins, present your favorite songs such as "Dry Advancement of the Harmon- Bones," "Cry Me A River," "The Rose" and a special song, ica. "Fifty Years More" with music and lyrics by a former director, Kendall Stiles. May be some tickets left at R.H. Johnson Box TuesdAy, AuG. 6 Office. The Dryheat Band Dryheat is a band from the April 10, 2 p.m. Northwest Valley that performs The Dryheat Band closes out the Summer Series with an Aug. 6 show. Music Club Monthly Meeting a variety of music from west- For this, our final meeting of the season, we will present a ern, country, folk, bluegrass, old Dave Brinkman, Carol Black- to the audience, using humor, showcase of talent by our own membership. We are fortunate standards and gospel. Band burn and Mike Blackburn. interaction, and audience partic- enough to have so many talented musicians in our midst to members are: Tony Miller, They style their performances ipation. entertain you. Come and join us for the afternoon.

April 16, 1:30 p.m. Enjoy classic Movies in the Park Theatre West Monthly Meeting The last meeting of the season will feature “Porch Revival” favorites with by Mark Rigney; a short story about two sisters who sit on return to Beardsley their porch on a hot afternoon rocking and fanning as they re- From Page 1 Starring Rami Malek, Lucy call the revival they attended the night before. The conversa- Surprise Pops Boynton, Gwilym Lee. Rated tion leads to a revival of a different sort on their porch. From Page 1 PG-13; Biography, Drama, Directed by Anita Rich. ican classical pianist on a tour Music. of venues through the 1960s MAy 11 Every Friday The show is free to Sun City American South. Starring “First Man” Photography West, 10 a.m. West residents (two tickets per Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala A look at the life of the astro- Join us for a look at some awesome photographs taken by rec card). Tickets are available Ali, Linda Cardellini. Rated naut, Neil Armstrong, and the our own members. Some of the selections this month will be at the R.H. Johnson Box Of- PG-13; Biography, Comedy, legendary space mission that “The Galapagos Islands,” “Just Pictures” and the monthly Pro- fice, 19803 N. R.H. Johnson Drama. led him to become the first jected Image Competition - Grand Canyon International. Blvd. man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969. Starring Ryan Every Thursday, Friends of the Library This show, “Pop Favorites,” Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason presents movies at 7 p.m., $2 donation requested. will feature a potpourri of our Clark. Rated PG-13; Comedy, No advance tickets required. members’ favorites. There Drama, Music. should be something for everyone. The Stardust Theatre clubs wish everyone a superb A handful of musicians summer filled with fun, family and great gathered in Clancy Wolf’s adventures. We shall see you in the fall. garage 35 years ago to enjoy themselves making band New Ticket Information since music. It was recreation, fun the web site conversion Tickets for all performances may be purchased at the and fellowship. Today the Sun City West Recreation Center Box Office at 19803 R.H. band has grown to about 100 MAy 4 Johnson Blvd. Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or online members and plays free con- “Bohemian Rhapsody” at suncitywest.com, then go to Association Information / certs to thousands of West The story of the legendary Things To Do / Stardust Theatre Tickets. For ticket in- Valley audiences every sea- rock band Queen and lead quiries call 623-544-6093. son. The band still keeps the singer Freddie Mercury, lead- tradition of not charging for a ing up to their famous perform- concert. ance at Live Aid (1985). April 2019 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 9 Page 10 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 April 2019 Community News Community Fund elects new officers The Community Fund of Sun City West elected its officers Feb. 15. J. R. Reese was elected as president, Janet Gooltz was elected as vice president, Dale H o r n y a n - Toftoy was elected as sec- retary, and Linda Kooy- man was elected as treasurer. The board of CFSCW welcomes its new officers and is grateful for their interest. Pickleball Club members empty containers of numbered pickleballs onto As usual, the volunteers of CFSCW a makeshift court for the Day of Charity event. In past years, the Arizona continue to encourage Sun City West Fire and Medical ladder truck is on hand for the event to release the residents to call the hotline if they need New officers for the Board of the Community Fund of Sun City pickleballs, however this year the truck was unavailable. financial assistance with critical bills. West were elected on Feb. 15. They are pictured from left to If you have lived in Sun City West for right: President J. R. Reese, Vice President Janet Gooltz, Sec- a year or more, call 623-546-1122. retary Dale-Hornyan-Toftoy, and Treasurer Linda Kooyman. Pickleball Club Day of Leave your name, number, and a short message. A personal needs volunteer Boulevard, No. 115, PMB 613, Sun City West, Charity resorts to “Plan B” will return your call. We are here to help you, so AZ, 85375. call 623-546-1122. Should you wish to make a The CFSCW is both a 501(c)3 Charitable Or- Sun City West Foundation, for the 2019 event, but this donation, you may do so through our website Helping Hands Division ex- brings their total to more than ganization and an Arizona Qualifying Charitable communityfundsuncitywest.org, or you may Organization. presses a huge thank you to the $87,000 over the last five mail a check to “CFSCW,” 13940 W. Meeker Pickleball Club in partnership years. This event also increases with the SCW Alliance of public awareness of the vital Business and Community and role the local non-profit organ- the Sundome Plaza Merchants izations provide to the commu- for the fifth annual Day for nity. Charity event. The Sun City West Founda- The pickleball drop, which tion serves the community by usually happens at noon at the supporting other service organ- Palm Ridge Center during this izations, such as the SCW Day for Charity Event, did not Posse, PRIDES and more. take place due to the Arizona Helping Hands serves residents Graduates joined together for the fifth annual OHOA Advanced Leadership Academy. Fire and Medical ladder truck by lending medical and chil- being unavailable. The event dren’s equipment free of was rescheduled for Feb. 13. charge to those in need, aiding OHOA celebrates 5th annual Advanced This event takes place annu- thousands of people each year. ally and supports important Ken Holtz, Pickleball Club Leadership Academy graduates local service groups. Sun City event director, has been in More than 30 Sun City West efficient, ef- Beardsley Park, Ramadas 1, 2 West Foundation/Helping charge of this event for the past HOA Board Members com- fective, and and 3. This year’s topics include Hands and the Sheriff’s Posse five years. The Pickleball Club pleted OHOA’s fifth annual Ad- legal HOA. “Insurance Needs, Management of Sun City West were the re- has more than 1,300 members vanced Leadership Academy in OHOA Styles: which is best for your cipients this year and will share and deserves to feel pride in February. This year’s Advanced Academies HOA?” and a general question- the proceeds. Winners of the giving back to the community. Academy provided information are organized and-answer session. OHOA will Great American Pickleball Pickleball is thriving in Sun on HOA banking, reverse mort- by OHOA provide a light lunch and water. Drop have been notified, with City West, and the Day for gages, amending HOA docu- Director Pat Parcher. Congratu- An RSVP is required no later more than $4,560 in prizes Charity event is a great way for ments, rental restrictions, bids, lations to our graduates! than April 6. Call 623-214-6006 awarded this year. the whole community to come and contracts. OHOA will host its annual or email OHOA at The Pickleball Club and its together and have fun, win OHOA Academies offer HOA April Sharing seminar for SCW [email protected]. For more business partners not only prizes, and raise funds for two board officers opportunities to HOA board members only at 11 comfort, bring your own folding raised record funds of $23,560 very worthwhile organizations. learn more about operating an a.m. Thursday, April 11, in chair. Get Connected! suncitywest.com scwclubs.com scwlibrary.com Other social Media: l official Association website l clubs website with links to all 110+ l links to online catalog and digital l suncitywest.com/newsletter (sign l primarily static info: commonly chartered clubs library up for enews!) used links; hours of operation; ameni- l maintained by clubs with help l iPad, Kindle & Nook instructions l facebook.com/suncitywest ties; children’s hours; etc. from a Tech Advisory Group l Friends of the Library movie l instagram.com/suncitywest_az schedule April 2019 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 11 Community News Palo Verde Patchers celebrate successful Quilt Show Palo Verde Patchers’ Karen Justus received the Viewers Choice award for her quilt “Prism” (design by Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero) at the club’s 2019 Quilt Show Feb. 23-24. More than 200 quilts were viewed by an estimated 1,900 show attendees who selected their favorite quilts. The Hoffman fabric colors in Karen Jus- tus’s quilt are white, black and multicolor marble batiks. She had spent about two months working on the quilt and has been quilting for 15 years. Featured at this quilt show was a raffle quilt, “Ladies of the Sea.” This quilt cele- brates some of the greatest ships that have sailed the oceans of the world. The quilt was hand made and won by Claudia Carter who lives in Chicago. Members of this quilt club are now looking Karen Justus’s quilt “Prism,” left photo, earned the forward to 2021 which will be their 12th bi- Viewer’s Choice award at the Palo Verde Patchers’ 2019 Quilt Show in February. ennial show.

Community has many ways Electronic voting jumps by 60 percent this year From Page 4 term on July 1. has been very smooth,” to keep up busy “It has been my pleasure to Williams added. “We are From Page 4 here. There are lines to get serve as the chairperson of the pleased with the turnout and into the shows, choir per- said, “We were pleased to 2019 Governing Board Elec- the fact that the Bylaw formances and Friday night again be able to assist Sun tion Committee,” said Kay amendment has been ap- Month, National Siblings Day dance parties. Our adult kids City West with their annual Williams. “The Election proved.” (April 10), National Soft Pret- come and hang out with us elections for 2019. We saw a Committee consists of 10 The Bylaw amendment zel Month, National Soy because we are having so whopping 60 percent increase Owner Members who were changes the timeline for pub- Foods Month, National STDs much fun. The level and vari- in electronic voting participa- selected by me and approved lishing proposed amendments Education and Awareness ety of activities in Sun City tion this year, with over 4,000 by the Governing Board in in the Rec Center News, rec- Month, National Straw Hat West has increased over time, members casting a ballot in October. We established the ognizing the printed publica- Month, National Volunteer and that really is something to the early voting period. following goals: tion’s long deadlines and the Month, National Welding celebrate. The typical active Clearly, tech savvy Sun City 1. To increase the number fact that digital media is be- Month, Occupational Therapy adult clubhouse used to be West members have benefited of candidates willing to run coming a quicker and more Month, Pets are Wonderful like a big gym, but now we from the ease, efficiency, and for the Board convenient way for more Month, Prevention of Cruelty have a different spin, with security of voting electroni- 2. Increase voter turnout members to stay informed. to Animals Month, Records rooms for yoga, wine making, cally.” from previous years The Bylaw amendment and Information Management outdoor kitchens and dog The Recreation Centers of 3. Conduct an unflawed passed overwhelmingly, with Month, Scottish-American parks. Sun City West has Sun City West Governing election process that was not nearly 80 percent approving: Heritage Month, Sexual As- evolved over time! Board is comprised of nine tainted or jeopardized 3,380 approved and 903 were sault Awareness Month, The recently completed Directors, who are unpaid “The online voting process against. Stress Awareness Month, Thai Space Utilization Study re- volunteers elected from Heritage Month, Women’s flects those changes and re- among the membership. Health Care Month, and fi- sponds to the changing needs. In a typical election year, nally Ex-Spouse Day. We have weekly (sometimes three of the nine Director As we leave March behind, daily) happy hours, often with seats are up for election. The we find that spring flowers music and entertainment, pool two-year position opened up have started to bloom, the parties, outdoor concerts and when a former director re- days are getting longer, and cooking classes. signed. As Fitzsimons is al- winter’s chill is fading. So, we celebrate our com- ready serving on the Board Still need more reasons to munity; understanding that due to another unfinished celebrate? maintaining social relation- term, the second-highest vote- Living in Sun City West ships and avoiding isolation getter, Connor, will be sworn gives us ample choices for as we age improves emotional in immediately to fill the how we spend each day with and physical health. Sun City other existing vacant term. added confidence for what West does make it easier to Fitzsimons, Connor and lies ahead. There are so many find time, friends and new Carneiro will begin their full social clubs and events that ways to have fun and that is three-year terms July 1. Mal- keep people busy every hour worth celebrating. oney will begin her two-year Page 12 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 April 2019 Phone Numbers

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

ArTs & crAFTs • Scrapbooking, Paper- Gamesters, Rosemary 7067 Robert Stebbins: 623- 9973 • Art - Sun West, Nancy crafts & More, Kathy Dougherty: 623-760-8479 • Desert Garden Club, 544-2356 • Trail Ridge Men, Joe Hewes: 623-910-7900 Greene: 623-556-5713 • Sheepshead, Jim Tom Winter: 623-556-0239 • Women’s Social Club, Fleming: 623-322-9691 • Artistic Hand Lettering, • Stained Glass Crafters, Krause: 623-584-6359 • Investment Club, Bill Shelley Giles: 623-386-0986 • Trail Ridge Women, Cards & Mixed Media (for- Claudia Burr: 480-371-7409 Shalter: 815-326-5270 Judy Zilinski: 623-277-5003 merly Calligraphy West), • Toy-Ki Silvercraft, John dAnce • Model Railroad, Bob spOrTs - GOlF Lyn Vergauwen: 623-255- Schalk: 708-707-3712 • Country Western, John Rose: 623-826-3448 • Deer Valley Men, spOrTs 2330 • Weavers West Guild, Hobold: 314-825-1946 • Recreational Vehicle, Stephen Weber: 623-755- • Bocce, Dan Grove: • Basketeers, Carol Mc- Bonnie Benson: 715-307- • Hillcrest Dance & So- Nadene Forsyth: 602-689- 1875 602-722-5270 Gatha: 602-361-1548; 7868; Terri Reeves: 928- cial, John Ashton: 303-618- 4184 • Deer Valley Women, • Bowlers Association, Laura O’Neill: 440-532- 899-3907 5243 • Rockhounds West, Margie Zener: 360-202- Dan Matthews: 602-332- 3819 • Woodworking, Peggy • Latin & Ballroom Robert Provan: 207-505- 2480 7366 • Beaders, Karen Os- Sainato: 928-717-0026 Dance, Carol DeAmbra: 1542 • Desert Trails Men, • Cyclists, Lori Schroeder mond: 623-606-0840 • Zymurgy, William 623-975-6248 Wayne Hendrickson: 623- 217-577-3228; • Ceramics West, Janette Houck: 602-694-5425 • Line Dancers, Martha Music & 518-4203 • Horseshoe Club, Bob Gricol: 623-584-1465 Williams: 623-556-9093 perFOrMAnce • Desert Trails Women, Plueger: 563-357-3698 • Clay Club, Joseph Fer- cArds & GAMes • Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance, • Dancing Arts, Paulette Rayma Karr: 573-659-0803; • Johnson Lawn Bowls, nandez: 715-209-0092 • Bridge-Kiva West Dupli- Pamela Spears: 480-259- Halle: 623-546-2617 (Pi- Elaine Keller, 623-556-0689 David Parker: 208-640-4436 • Copper Enameling and cate, Adell Hansen: 623- 7281 lates & Zumba) • Echo Mesa Men, • Men’s Billiards, Tom Glass Arts, Patti Burleson: 544-0818 • Westerners Square • Karaoke, Mike Lindner: Richard Franke: 602-910- Corse, 406-883-5464 818-605-5565 • Bridge-One Partner, Eu- Dance, Paul J. Van Rooy: 503-519-8352 1656 • Mini-Golfers, Jane • Creative Silk Flowers, gene Mitofsky: 623-505- 608-669-0595 • Music Club of Sun City • Echo Mesa Women, Rasch: 623-313-8488 Beverly Owens: 623-546- 7206 West, Tony Miller: 623-556- Sally Hamil: 623-584-6297 • Mis-Cues Ladies Bil- 6779 • Bridge-Tuesday Con- HeAlTH & FiTness 9720 • Golf Council SCW, liards, Judy Malm: 623-556- • Creative Stitchers, Car- tract, William Lafave: 623- • Arthritis Club, Sharron • Rhythm Tappers, Jan Karen Hunter: 623-544- 1528 olyn Murphy: 623-214- 533-6440 Nelson: 623-972-4735 Capperault: 503-367-4986 6986 • Pickleball, Gary Sae- 7182 • Bunco, Jim Dacier: 623- • Energetic Exercise, Glo- • Stardust Theatre Coun- • Grandview Men, Steven lens: 563-357-1509 • Decorative Art, Kathy 777-0326 ria Schroeder: 623-986- cil, Aletha Dellamo: 623- Nebel: 623-777-1303 • Racquetball/Handball/ Capps: 623-546-5924 • Canasta West, Arlene 9392 363-6612 • Grandview Women, Whisperball, Jan Warren: • Encore Needle & Craft, Rozmus: 623-546-3803 • Fitness Club, Gail Win- • Theatre West,Judy Gail Brischke, 623-374-2052 623-810-5511 Melanie Parker: 623-584- • Club 52 Card Club, Rudy ter: 623-337-6048 Ross: 623-584-8698 • Lady Putters SCW, Anne • Shuffleboard, Ron 0773 Velasquez: 847-778-6196 • Handi-Capables, Mary • Westernaires Chorus, Becknell, 623-388-3096 Smith: 623-221-3519 • Johnson Lapidary, Don • Cribbage, Arlin Bates: Wolfgeher: 253-223-4354 Joel Anderson: 623-556- • Men’s Niners, Howard • Softball: Craig Hone: Wright: 509-675-7755 605-939-5757; Ron Wilson: • Water Fitness, Nancy 2688 Allnut: 623-214-0583 623-680-8469 • Leather Carvers, Kyle 623-214-4887 Patten: 414-916-9174 • Men’s Putting,Mike • Sportsman’s, Michael Betz: 480-341-2057 • Euchre Card Club, Mar- • yoga, Victoria Erla: 623- sOciAl Scheuermann: 937-215- Fleming: 414-702-9389 • Mac-Cro-Knit, Sharon guerite Miller: 623-328- 444-2045 • Boomers, Lisa Vines: 6579 • Tennis Club, Ron Moore: 816-529-7339 7381 702-278-0955 • Pebblebrook Men, Wambach: 414-559-0815 • Metal Club, Rod Flack: • Five-Hundred Card, HOBBies & TrAVel • Canine Companions, Mark Gingrich: 425-501- - Tennis, Mal 623-584-0150 Claudia Gayhart: 602-421- • Agriculture, Hazel Marty Broaddus: 720-326- 7061 Jacobson: 623-544-1145 • Palo Verde Patchers, 6384 Swailes: 623-546-4625 3234 • Pebblebrook Women, - Platform Tennis, Kathy Tiede: 218-790-4688 • Mah Jongg, Sharon • Automotive Restora- • Club Español, Lee Cindy Seibel: 623-398-7751 Butch Lynd: 618-581-0729 • Photography West, Phelps: 612-799-5474 tion, Tom Jones: 503-887- Howard: 541-815-8025 • Pebblebrook Ladies - Table Tennis, Jack Michael Biondo: 314-443- • Men’s Club, David Klatt: 3430 • Friends of the Library, Niners, Debra Palen: Hagel: 623-537-7311 3910 602-793-3720 • Broadcast, Mark John- Larry Woods: 623-556-8949 319-899-4613 - Volleyball, Mike • Porcelain Painters, Pa- • Pan Card Club, Jane son: 623-476-2697 • LGBT Club, Gus Pen- • Stardust Men, Burton Kosanda: 701-739-3795 tricia Dowling: 480-392- Fallen: 623-332-6560 • Coin & Stamp, Donald nock: 213-393-0960 Murray: 850-405-7864 Chartered Clubs leader- 3342 • Pinochle, Lou Bonar: King Sr: 623-249-5460 • Singles Club, Chuck Stardust Ladies, Cather- ship is subject to change. • Rip ’n’ Sew, Sue DeLu- 847-404-9835 • Computers West, Huss: 360-969-6308 ine Thayer: 775-220-2365; The list will be updated as cia: 623-546-1438 • Saturday Night Patrick Kenevan: 612-396- • Sunshine Animal Club, Shirley Benjamin: 503-924- necessary. Call 544-6031. April 2019 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 13 All States Clubs

IDAHO a 30-minute skit “Love Ameri- The Idaho State Club is a can Style.” The program and Submit All States Club breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m., news by the first day of each friendly, active group of people month (for the next month’s from around the West Valley at Tivoli Gardens, 12555 W. Rec Center News) to: area. Anyone with any affilia- Bell Road, Surprise. There will michael.melissa@suncity- tion with the state of Idaho is be individual orders and checks, west.com. welcome to join the group. and reservations are not neces- All submissions for May Have you ever eaten a potato - sary. are due by April 1. then you qualify to join the Plans are being made for a If you do not have a com- group! Annual membership is luncheon outing, and we will puter, please drop off your $5 per person. There is usually also have a happy hour later in submission in the Member- one group activity per month the month. Information will be ship Office. If you have Members of the Idaho State Club are pictured in the winner’s circle at questions regarding club from October through April, Turf Paradise, Feb. 18. Tee Em Eye won the Idaho Purse race. Members sent to all members on the Club’s email list. You may also submissions, call Michael plus a monthly breakfast at 8:30 come from all over the state of Idaho and spend the winters in commu- Melissa at 623-544-6519. a.m. on the first Saturday of the nities around the West Valley. contact Bea at 623-584-5610 for month at Golden Corral on information, or to be added to NEBRASKA Contact Carol Logan at 206- Grand Avenue and Litchfield 415-4456. the list. 650-6175 or send email to Road in Surprise. The cost is The Nebraska Club will have IOWA OREGON [email protected] to $8.49 per person plus tax and a farewell picnic for our snow- sign up for golf. Don’t want to gratuity. No reservations are re- Join the Iowa Club of the birds at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, The Oregon Club will host its golf? It’s fun to watch (the quired for the all-you-can-eat West Valley for breakfast every in the Sun City West Foundation annual picnic April 7 at Beards- course is not easy!). buffet. Come and join us and second Monday of each month Building, 14465 R.H. Johnson ley Park in Ramadas 5 and 6. Join us April 17 at Kuntz Rec meet new friends. at the Golden Corral at Grand Blvd. BYOB and we will serve For details and to make a reser- Center’s Courtyard at 2 p.m. for There is no breakfast in April; Avenue and Litchfield Road at fried chicken with all the fix- vation email oregonsocial- an ice cream and cookie social. instead the club will gather at 8:30 a.m. at a cost of $11 per ings. Send reservations to 9610 [email protected] or call Penny This party is always fun! We Beardsley Park in Sun City West person. Next breakfast is Mon- W. Appaloosa Drive, Sun City at 623-933-7021. Details also provide everything and you to bid farewell for the summer day, April 8, no reservations re- AZ 85373, by March 29. will be posted on the club site: bring your happy smiles. on Saturday, April 6. Contact quired. Breakfasts feature Iowa oregonclubaz.weebly.com. Club NORTH DAKOTA We will have a potluck picnic Sherry about picnic 623-214- quizzes, stories and guest speak- members will automatically re- at Beardsley Park at 4 p.m. May 8985. Contact Joyce at 623-523- ers. Club membership is open The North Dakota Club of the ceive an emailed reservation 1 in Ramada 7. Say good-bye to 4407 for more information on all year at $10 per person to any- West Valley had their annual form as soon as the information Snowbirds and connect with membership. one with an interest in or an picnic March 17. Again, we had is available. This event is open those that will be here longer. The Idaho Club had a golf affinity for Iowa. Call Geri at a strong turnout with great food, to anyone with an interest in the Bring something to share! tournament and potluck March 651-645-0073 for membership fun, and many prizes. Western state of Oregon. 16 at the Stardust Golf Course information. State Bank once again assisted PENNSYLVANIA WISCONSIN in Sun City West. We also at- in sponsoring the picnic. Mem- KANSAS April may bring showers but tended the Sunflower Playhouse bers brought their non-perish- The Pennsylvania Club will we have had our crazy weather in March. Kansas Club welcomes any- able food items to donate to a have a bus trip bus trip to one in the Valley who has an af- Rustler’s Roost on South Moun- in February, so on to sunshine ILLINOIS local food bank. This was our filiation with the state of last North Dakota Club event tain Saturday, April 6. The bus and fun. Our traditional Golf Shamble We have some fun events Kansas. Membership is only $5 for the season. will depart at 5 p.m. from the on April 4 will be at the Desert planned for April and May. per person per year. Our next The North Dakota Club Board R.H. Johnson parking lot, 19803 Trails course. Lunch and great Check these out and join us! event will be April 6 for a would like to say a very special R.H. Johnson Blvd., at 5 p.m. prizes will be after the golf April 1: Pot luck picnic and catered brunch at Beardsley thank you to each member who Members as well as general event. Join the fun! If anyone is games, noon to 4 p.m. in Beard- Park. Reservations are required. donated to the silent auction. public welcome. Choice of en- interested, please call Paul at sley Park Pavillion No. 7. Cost For information, please call The funds raised assist in our trée will be: top sirloin steak, 623-546-8297. is $7 for members and $12 for Cheryl Riley at 785-741-3676 postage, food, rentals and prize grilled salmon or barbecue Last event until fall will be guests. Bring a covered dish to or Sue McVay at 620-532-1565. for our yearly events. We would chicken with salad, vegetables, Pizza on the Patio April 30. serve 10 to 12 people. Meat will also like to challenge some of corn on the cob, cowboy beans, MINNESOTA Limited seating. Contact Ben at be provided. For information, you other gifted people to begin biscuits, coffee, tea, soda and ice 623-584-3458. call 760-844-2705. The Minnesota Club of Sun to think about a donation for our cream. The inclusive price for Wisconsin breakfast is at 9 April 12: Pizza party at Little City West will be holding its January Fest 2020 event. this evening out is $50 per per- a.m. the second Tuesday of Bite of Italy in Sun City from final event for the 2019 spring We’ve had exceptional turn son. Please call Linda at 623- every month (even in the sum- 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost is season, on Saturday, April 12, outs for our events this season. 214-7855 to check availability. mer) at Tivoli Gardens in Sur- $17 for pizza, salad and dessert. starting at 11 a.m. with a social Thank you for your participa- For new membership informa- prise. Call Pat at 623-546-0853 Outdoor seating only. For infor- and picnic. Ramadas 1, 2 and 3 tion, support and kind words. tion, call 623-875-0295. for reservations. Order off the mation, call 217-415-4456. are reserved at Beardsley Park, We on the North Dakota Club WASHINGTON STATE menu. There will be one free April 17: Breakfast at Richie’s 128th Avenue and Beardsley Board wish you safe travels, breakfast drawing for a current Diner on the corner of Bell and Road. The meal will include good health and our very best. Date change - March 30, not member wearing their Wiscon- Reems Road. 8:30 a.m. For Minnesota, fried chicken, Red Come ready for another great March 29 - bring your putter sin name badge. reservations, call 217-415-4456. River Valley potato salad, season of events for 2019-20. (and rec card if you have one) We continue to expand our May 6: Mexican fiesta dinner Hook’em Cow baked beans, Keep in touch by checking our for the 4 p.m. Mini-Golf Tour- membership and always wel- and games in Palm Ridge Apple Valley fruit bowl, and website at arizonandclub.com. nament and picnic at R.H. John- come any Wiscos new to the Recreation Center Summit Hall fresh baked St. Paul cookies. For questions, call Judy at 701- son Rec Center Activity and area to join our great club for the A from 5 to 9 p.m. BYOB. Cof- Beverages will include lemon- 226-9126 or Carol at 701-527- Great Lawn picnic area. It is just fun you hear about. Call mem- fee and tea provided. Cost is $15 ade and beer. Members cost will 5827. $3 to participate in the tourna- bership chairwomen Pat at 623- for members and $20 for guests. be $12 and $15 for guests. This ment. The course provides put- OHIO 546-0853. Look for information For information, call 760-844- will be the last meeting until Fall ters and balls if you need them. about our fall events coming up 2705 when a welcome back breakfast There will be a special pro- The picnic starts at 5, please on our website in early fall. May 13: Breakfast at Betty’s might be held. For more infor- gram at the Monday, April 1, bring something to share. We Have a great summer and be Rooste in Sun City West at 8:30 mation or questions call Bruce Ohio Club monthly breakfast. will provide plates, utensils, safe. Our new website is a.m. For reservations, call 217- at 623-512-9072. “The Ambassadors” a group glasses, water and iced tea. You from Theater West, will present are also welcome to BYOB. Wiclubscw.wordpress.com. Page 14 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 April 2019 R.H. Johnson Library

Library hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. your own StardustApril 4Movies valid Rec Card “Mary Poppins Returns” is required to Sadly, during the worldwide 1930s enter the Great Slump the little house on Cherry building and Tree Lane and the grown-up siblings, to use the Michael and Jane Banks, face hard Data Resource Jane Kauzlaric Center. your Library Director times. However, against the backdrop of own photo a terrible tragedy and imminent foreclo- Rec Card is re- sure once more, the beloved and nearly quired to check out library perfect nanny, Mary Poppins (Emily materials. Blunt), descends from the skies to lend The Library has two exterior a hand. Along with the cheerfully re- return boxes at the horseshoe sourceful lamplighter, Jack (Lin-Manuel drive - one for books and one Miranda), the Banks are about to embark on a magical adven- for media. To prevent dam- ture. (C) (2018) (2hr 10m) (PG). age, please take the time to rubber band your materials before depositing. April 11 Miss Mary, right, reads a book to her young friends during a recent Story “Stan & Ollie” Time. The next Story Time will be Saturday, April 20. cluding her newest, “Tale Laurel and Hardy, one of the world’s Teller,” will be available for NEW HOLD greatest comedy teams, set out on a va- come and purchase at the event. riety hall tour of Britain in 1953. Di- PROCEDURE tickets are Anne Hillerman, the daugh- minished by age and with their golden A new procedure for re- not required. ter of the late bestselling author era as the kings of Hollywood comedy served books will begin May 1. The au- Tony Hillerman, continues the now behind them, they face an uncer- When a patron is notified that thor’s books, mystery series her father began tain future. As the charm and beauty of a “hold” is ready to be picked i n c l u d i n g in 1970 featuring Jim Chee, their performances shines through, they up, staff will automatically her newest Joe Leaphorn, and Bernadette reconnect with their adoring fans. Even delete any other formats of the A l i Manuelito. She lives and as the tour becomes a hit, Stan and same title the patron may have R e y n o l d s works in Santa Fe, N.M., with Ollie can’t quite shake the specter of reserved. For example, if the m y s t e r y , J. A. Jance frequent trips to the Navajo Laurel and Hardy’s past; the long-buried ghosts, coupled with patron had placed “holds” for “The A tribe. Oliver’s failing health, start to threaten their precious partner- List,” will be both the standard print book FRIENDS OF ship. Starring John C. Reilly, Steve Coogan and Shirley Hen- available for derson. (C) (2018) (1hr 37m) (PG). and large print book of the THE LIBRARY MEETING same title, and is notified that purchase at the venue. In addi- tion to the Ali Reynolds series, one is ready, the hold in the The Friends of the R.H. April 18 Jance is the Top 10 New York other format will be deleted. Johnson Library will hold a “A Dog’s Way Home” Times bestselling author of the This is necessary to shorten the membership meeting during As a puppy, Bella finds her way into Joanna Brady series, the J. P. wait time for popular titles. the regular monthly board the arms of Lucas, a young man who Beaumont series, and the meeting scheduled for 9:30 gives her a good home. When Bella be- SPRING STORY TIME Walker Family series. a.m. on Thursday, April 11, in comes separated from Lucas, she soon Miss Mary presents this the Library. All members are finds herself on an epic, 400-mile jour- year’s Spring Story Time at 10 welcome. ney to reunite with her beloved owner. Starring Ashley Judd and Edward a.m. Saturday, April 20, in the DIGITAL COLLECTION Library. You may bring your James Olmos. (C) (2019) (1hr 37m) young grandchildren and their The Library now owns (PG). families by showing your Rec 6,000 OverDrive eBooks and Card. The stories will include digital audiobooks. In order to April 25 Eve Bunting’s “Flower Gar- borrow these items, be sure to “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” den” and kids will craft flow- visit or call the library to have This documentary highlights the story of the beloved tele- ers after all the stories have your rec card validated for the vision program, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. For more than been read. All materials are digital collection. 30 years, Fred Rogers, an unassuming minister, puppeteer, supplied. Tony and Anne Hillerman writer and producer, was beamed daily into homes across SUMMER AT AUTHOR J. A. JANCE America. Fred and his cast of puppets and friends spoke di- AUTHOR ANNE THE LIBRARY rectly to young children about some of life’s weightiest issues, The Library is pleased to HILLERMAN The Community Puzzle and in a simple, direct fashion. There hadn’t been anything like welcome back New York the Reading Club will return Mr. Rogers on television before and there hasn’t been since. New York Times bestselling Times bestselling author J. A. this summer. Look for more in- (C) (2018) (1hr 35m) (PG-13) author Anne Hillerman will Jance in a book talk and sign- formation in the May Rec Cen- present a book talk and signing ing at noon Friday, April 5, in ter News. Summit Hall B of the Palm at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 11, sTArdusT THeATre Ridge Recreation Center in the Social Hall West (19803 VIRTUAL REALITY Kuentz R.C. (Johnson Blvd. at Stardust Blvd.) (13800 Deer Valley Drive). N. R.H. Johnson Blvd.). Doors $2/person donation - (Doors open at 6 p.m.) Doors will open at 11:15 a.m. will open at 9:15 a.m. for resi- Virtual Reality remains a Program starts at 7 p.m. or when all seats filled. for residents with a valid rec dents with a rec card and at very popular program, so pre- Please, no saving seats card and at 11:30 a.m. for the 9:30 a.m. for the general pub- registration is required. Please (Hearing assisted devices are now available for your use) general public. All are wel- lic. All are welcome and tickets call 623-544-6644 to reserve a Please no food or drink in the theater are not required. Her books, in- session. scwaz.com/category/movies April 2019 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 15 Village Store Many trends highlight busy season at Village Store The Village Store has been size makes cleaning the inside hopping this season. We have of a glass super easy. I now buy many new sellers and items them to give as gifts for family being produced. I have ac- and friends. They love them as cessed our computer system much as the original scrubbie. tracking trends in sales, busiest Holiday items are the next times of day, most popular category. This in- best sellers cludes Christmas and Valen- and most pop- tines Day, which are both big ular items. I jewelry holidays. Our volun- would like to teers and staff love being your share the re- “Personal Shopper.” We also sults. sell a lot of gorgeous holiday Jewelry is cards at reasonable prices. always a great Last years biggest seller, the Katie Van leuven Village Store seller with microwave bowl warmer is Supervisor earrings, pen- still popular. We have new dant, bracelet, sizes and shapes to offer. An- necklace and rings from most other popular item last year is to least in order of appearance. the wooden cheese slicer. The A pendant constitutes a stone colors of wood make it a lovely or single bobble on a chain or conversation piece as well as cord. A necklace would have being functional. multiple beads, stones or other Our hottest new item this adornments. The jewelry cate- winter is a wooden trivet. You gories are sold by multiple place a hot dish on the trivet to clubs including Silver, Lap- protect your table or counter- Above sits corn husk dolls from Bev Schroeder. Below, silk flowers rest in a vase created by Wauneita Haupt idary, Beading, Copper, En- top. The artists make various amid a host of fired horsehair art creations by Jaki and Bruce Merrihew. core, Stained Glass, Mac Cro color combinations of beautiful Knit and Porcelain Painters. woods to create a truly won- Our next most popular item derful gift item. said for years we don’t get is the Scrubbie. It is a round, Wooden game items are hot. busy until around 10 a.m. disk-shaped item made from We saw the return of the ever- As you can see, I am having Tulle, the fabric a ballet popular Domino Holder. It is a ball with statistics. I find it so dancer’s skirt is made from. used for Mexican Train Domi- fascinating that what used to Over the years our main scrub- nos, which is super fun. We take hours to compile, is avail- bie makers have either passed also have Hand and Foot hold- able with the press of a button. away or stopped due to hand ers and cribbage boards. Thank you to our wonderful issues. With this change, we Our busiest selling times of computer designers. It beats have some new varieties called day surprised me. Monday typing on a typewriter with scrubby cloths. They are made from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Tues- carbon paper and hash marks from a soft material that is cro- day from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. to count items sold. chet or knitted into a small rec- and 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Happy creating everyone! tangle. When they were first Friday and Saturday from introduced, I bought one to try 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This is so and loved it! The small, flat specific and wonderful. I have

Silvercraft Club member Vince Mey- ers crafted this Kokopelli necklace.

Quails from Woodworking club member Rev Trevisan. Page 16 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 April 2019 Golf/Sports

WhileBowl the big football Game game may Scramble scores big with golfers have lacked excitement, the Bowl Left photo, Clare Gates Game Scramble at Trail Ridge Golf sports her Course made up for it. Kansas City Two of the three flights went to tie- Chiefs gear at breakers to determine the low gross the Big Game winners. Gary Bosak and Don Scramble, Feb. 2 at Trail Ridge Hanzel edged Rudy Velasquez and Golf Rick Lukas in the Touchdown Course.Right, a (Men’s) Championship Flight while pair of Packer Don Patton and Dave Stoever held backers, includ- off three teams – Richard Borgia and ing best dressed winner Jay Hogan, Doug Miller and Chuck Ken Holtz, left, Thueson, and Ron Benne and Rick show their Eriksson – in the Field Goal (Men’s) Green Bay First Flight. Packer support. Patti Horobiowski and Peggy Hunter won the Safety (Women’s) Flight low gross title. Low net for each flight were: Dale Lambert and Bill McDonald, Touch- down; Louie French and Larry Lu- cich, Field Goal; and Kathleen Howell and Patricia Metcalfe, Safety. Special Events winners for the Bowl Game Scramble were: Closest to the Pin, Men’s (No. 5) – Mark Gingrich Closest to the Pin, Women’s (No. 12) – Deb Hodnett Longest Drive, Men’s (No. 13) – Tim Evans Longest Drive, Women’s (No. 17) - Patti Horobiowski Longest Putt (No. 18) – Don Patton and Dave Stoeve Along with the golf, awards were handed out for the Best Dressed in NFL Team gear. Ken Holtz and Clare Gates took the prize. Visit golfgenius.com to see the final results for the tournament and skins game. Click on the sign in box on the right side of page and then an- other box will drop down. Please Left, Dave Schmitz displays his love of the Seattle Sea- enter PURWXJ in the box where is hawks while, above, Jim Moran sports more Packer says Enter Your GGID. gear. Couples come together for Valentine’s Day Scramble The wind couldn’t stop the romance from Longest Drive, Men (No. 6) – Steve Nebel blooming at Desert Trails for our Valentine’s Longest Drive, Women (No. 9) – Mary Sias Day Scramble. Longest Putt (No. 18) – Steve Chaney The teams of Linda Hull and Jim Collyer, It was a “sweet” day for 44 couples who par- Cheryl and Craig Sherwood, and Sally Peterson ticipated in the Valentine’s Scramble Feb. 16 and Scott Topczewski topped each flight (Pas- with their loved ones. Guests enjoyed a choco- sion, Romance and Cupid) with the best low late fountain and desserts in the pro shop and the gross scores. The low net first place finishers red and white tee flags decorated the greens. The were: Patty and Jim Metcalfe, Vicki and Bill morning began with mimosas and continued the Lee, and Sundra and Jim Anderson. fun throughout the day. The three special event winners were: This really helped our participants embrace Closest to the Pin, Men (No. 2) – Jim Collyer the feeling of love. Golfers enjoy a post-Valentine’s Day Scramble dinner at Desert Trails Closest to the Pin, Women (No. 14) – Debbie For complete results visit https://info.suncity- Golf Course. Case west.com/valentines-scramble-results. April 2019 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 17 Golf/Sports Pickleball Club women land medals The annual Sun City West are listed below. The 2019 Fun Bronze: Sandra Cook and Pickleball women's doubles in the Sun pickleball tournament Marcy Kaufman club championships was held was March 11-14. Results were 3.5 SKILL LEVEL Feb. 9 at Liberty Courts, Palm unavailable at press time. Gold: Nancy Martin and Ridge Recreation Center. Tour- 4.5+ SKILL LEVEL Shirley Parsons nament Directors Betty and Tim Gold: Claudia McLean and Silver: Judy Monner and Judi Sullentrup once again smoothly Carol O'Brien Sama managed operations, and thanks Silver: Sharon Allen and Bronze: Toni Froese and Lev- to all of the volunteers, as well Sandy Scanlan eta Crist as Toni Froese of Long Realty Bronze: Barb Odermann and 3.0 SKILL LEVEL for sponsoring this year's event. Barb Zeman Gold: Cathy Cable and Janet The tournament featured 66 4.0 SKILL LEVEL Patrick members who participated in Gold: Diane Main and Vicki Silver: Jenny Orchard and 5.0/4.5, 4.0, 3.5, and 3.0 division Ryan Lucy Ward skill levels, an 18 percent in- Silver: Cheryl Crawford and Bronze: Lynda Burruss and 4.5+ division women's doubles medalists, from left to right: Sandy Scan- lan and Sharon Allen, silver; Claudia McLean and Carol O'Brien, gold; crease over last year. Medalists Linda Richman Kathleen Lewek and, Barb Zeman and Barb Odermann, bronze. (Photo by Susan Moy).

Golf FAQ Classic Golf Q: Do I incur a one-stroke penalty if my club accidentally hits the ball twice in a single motion? A: No. As of 2019, under Rule 10.1a- Fairly Striking the Ball, if the player’s club accidentally hits the ball more than once, there has been only one stroke and there is not penalty.

Sunday Couples coasts into spring With the calendar turning event. Call Lee and Jean over to 2019, the Sunday Serr for a tee times at 623- Sun City West was the host of the AZ Desert Hickory Classic. The golfers played on Saturday, Feb. 23, at Couples has set its schedule 214-1501. Grandview Golf Course and then on Sunday, Feb 24 at Pebblebrook Golf Course. The golfers were dressed through winter and into Here are the upcoming in fashion with knickers, long golf socks, caps, and of course hickory sticks to play with. Hickory golf is a vari- ation of golf played with hickory shafted golf clubs. For more information about playing hickory golf please spring. dates through April: feel free to contact Ken Holtz, 623-215-5854 or [email protected]. You can also go to www.hickory- Join us for a fun game of April 7 – Pebblebrook golfers.com to learn more about the Society of Hickory Golfers. golf followed by lunch at the April 21 – Deer Valley pro shop. Sign up on the day (Easter) of or register for the next Holes in One

NAME DATE COuRSE HOLE yARDS CLuB Jerry Pitzer 2-4-19 Pebblebrook 8 108 pw Tom Clifford 2-9-19 Pebblebrook 8 105 gw Jeanne Ricker 2-9-19 Stardust 11 91 7 iron Clark Root 2-10-19 Trail Ridge 17 131 8 iron Ken Michaelchuk 2-10-19 Echo Mesa 2 90 pw Karen Zimara 2-10-19 Desert Trails 8 84 3 wood Tom Winter 2-13-19 Deer Valley 5 155 6 iron Tyler Devrell 2-17-19 Trail Ridge 7 135 9 iron Bill Brown 2-18-19 Grandview 3 178 3 wood Joe Fleming 2-23-19 Desert Trails 3 135 8 iron Josh Johnson 2-24-19 Stardust 17 182 5 iron Bedetta Valentine 2-24-19 Stardust 2 108 driver Phil Roemer 2-24-19 Echo Mesa 12 150 6 iron Buster Burke 2-24-19 Echo Mesa 2 90 pw Jim Livermore 2-25-19 Stardust 11 114 8 iron Mary Andreotti 2-26-19 Deer Valley 17 140 driver Peggy Kapuscinski 2-28-19 Stardust 2 108 5 hybrid Maureen Lenhart 2-28-19 Desert Trails 17 81 9 iron Page 18 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 April 2019 Bowling & Fitness Summer league sign-up sheets are open It is hard to believe but April ment and May 4-5 brings an end to our 2018-19 for the city Senior- fall winter league bowling sea- Junior Doubles son. All leagues will be fin- Tournament. Stop ished by the by and show your end of April. support for these The good two great events. news is we Tip of the will be start- Month: Keep a ing our sum- regular cleaning mer session in schedule the month of It is recom- Barry Hardesty May. The mended that you Sports Pavilion sign-up books clean your bowling Manager are out so stop ball with a few by the center sprays of a good to sign up for your favorite ball degreaser after league. every bowling ses- We are continuing our Sun- sion. Sometimes day open play special during you can skip a April, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. cleaning session if We will also host our colored the lanes were on pin fun nights on April 13 and the dry end and not 27. This is a very popular event very oily but you so sign up early. The V.I.P. pro- should get into the gram goes on sale for $35. This habit of cleaning is an open play program that your bowling ball allows you to bowl unlimited on a regular basis. games from May 1 to Aug. 31 Following a regu- for only $1.30 per game. lar cleaning sched- Mark your calendar for the ule will increase following important dates: the longevity of April 19-20th for the Johnson the ball as well as do not store your bowling ball the summer months. The heat the ball. If you rent a locker Lanes Best Bowler Tourna- maintain its performance. Also in the garage or your car doing will crack the surface and ruin leave it there for the summer.

Tips for Seniors, from Daily Fitness Equipment Demos 5 psychological tips for starting an exercise habit Starting something new can be diffi- actually not the secret to losing weight. 5. Stay positive. Negative self-talk can Daily Fitness presents cult. This can be true even for something While working out is great for your over- be very damaging to the effort of exer- monthly group equipment that is very good for you. While exercise all health, eating more nutritiously (and cising regularly. Instead, try to focus on deomonstrations at each of is often only considered in physical in smaller portions) is much more impor- the bright side, and be optimistic about the Rec Centers’ fitness terms, the mental side to staying fit is tant to weight loss than is exercise. how much self-improvement is possible. centers for individuals new very important as well - especially for 3. Try to enjoy it. Many people have Concentrate on what you can do, rather to the community or new to people who aren't used to working out. an excessively negative view of exercise. than what you can't. If you remember With that in mind, here are five psycho- However, this exaggerated view usually how good exercise is for you, you'll using a fitness center. Ex- logical tips for getting a new habit of doesn't match reality. Since exercise trig- likely find it easier to summon the nec- ercise professionals pro- regular exercise started: gers the release of endorphins (the brain essary motivation. Seeking encourage- vide a half-hour tour of the 1. Avoid an all-or-nothing attitude. chemicals associated with feelings of ment from friends or family can also be facility one Tuesday a Start with simple, moderate, brief exer- happiness), working out can even be a a big help. month, demonstrating cises. In fact, avoid grueling, tough positive, enjoyable experience. Trying to It might seem counter-intuitive, but the basic use of various ma- chines. workouts at first is practically a must. search out a form of exercise that suits biggest barrier to starting exercising is APRIL Going too hard, too fast will only back- you is also a good idea. The more differ- more often mental than physical. Many FITNESS fire; aside from making injury more ent workouts you try, the better the odds folks exaggerate the difficulty of exer- likely, pushing too much will only make you'll find something you like. cise in their mind, so much so that even DEMONSTRATIONS it more likely you give up and lapse back 4. Focus on making it a regular habit. a short workout seems impossible. Ob- • Palm Ridge, Tues- into inactivity. Summoning the willpower necessary for viously, a psychological hang-up like 2. Don't expect too much. Exercise has a workout can be challenging. That's this demands a psychological solution. day, April 2, 2 p.m. many wonderful benefits, but thinking where the power of habit comes in. Once The five mental tips described above can • Beardsley, Tuesday, your body will be transformed by a few an activity becomes a part of your regu- help anyone trying to start a regular habit April 9, 2 p.m. workout sessions is silly. The road to fit- lar routine, doing it becomes natural. of exercise. • Kuentz, Tuesday, ness can be long, so better to temper One key aspect of forming habits is fol- Contact Daily Fitness at 623-256-7901 April 16, 2 p.m. your expectations and be satisfied with lowing a pattern - so exercising at the to schedule your free personal training slow but steady improvements. It's also same time, on the same days every week consultation. Let us help you begin your • R.H. Johnson, Tues- important to understand that exercise is is smart. exercise journey safely and effectively! day, April 23, 2 p.m. April 2019 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 19

Entertainment & Events Subscriptions for 2020 Cruise Ship season now available CRUISE SHIP Cold, winter nights might keep folks from heading out, but hot entertainment is reason enough to leave the house. Join the Recreation Centers of Sun City West for another fun sea- son of acts with the Cruise Ship Series beginning in 2020. All shows are at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 at Palm Ridge Recreation Center, 13800 Deer Valley Drive in Sun City West. Ping Brothers With shows spanning Janu- ary through March, the 2020 bass, banjo, and mandolin. series offers a variety of music, Doug plays lead and rhythm comedy and other talent. guitar, bass, and harmonica. Subscription to the Cruise The Arizona Trio The Ping Brothers Band has Ship Series is $72. New sub- opened for such entertainers as scribers may purchase tickets Asleep at the Wheel, Delbert formers and ventriloquist char- better entertainment anywhere! iconic sounds of the pop icon starting now at the R.H. John- McClinton, Waylon Jennings, acters (they don’t like being superstar. You do not want to son Box Office, 19803 N. R.H. and Allen Jackson. Prescott, called “dummies”). With experience Adele miss this one-night-only con- Johnson Blvd. or online at now home to the Ping Brothers, Todd’s friendly personality and cert! info.suncitywest.com. Box of- TriBuTe sHOW has given them the opportunity clean, contemporary humor, it’s fice hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 to add even more talent to the a comedy act that all ages can THe BlAcK MArKeT TrusT Monday through Friday. For in- Andrea Tyler has been grac- band including, at times, a har- enjoy. Todd Oliver’s national formation, call the Box Office ing the stage for more than 20 Friday, March 6, 2020 monica, bass/steel guitar, and television appearances include at 623-544-6093. years! She has sung for Sir The Black Market Trust is an piano players. “The Late Show with David Elton John, Barry Manilow, American traditional pop/vocal Letterman,” “The Today and Michael Bolton, not to jazz group from Los Angeles THe pinG BrOTHers BAnd Show,” and “America’s Got TOdd OliVer And Friends mention she has performed in who combine the sounds of the Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 Talent,” where he was a top Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 the most exotic places includ- legendary American crooners The Ping Brothers - Frank four finalist. He also was se- Todd Oliver and Friends is a ing Fiji and China. Andrea’s and vocal groups with the fire and Doug - grew up in the hills lected one of the world’s top hit with audiences across the tribute to Adele has taken the and energy of Gypsy Jazz gui- of Kentucky on a farm near five ventriloquists. country. A nationally known impersonator industry by storm tarist Django Reinhardt. Com- Somerset. They were influ- ventriloquist and comedian, and swept the most prestigious prised of five world-class enced by bluegrass, jazz, blues, Todd Oliver and his amazing THe ArizOnA TriO awards of their kind. BBC and musicians who have traveled western swing, country and talking dog are joined onstage Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 radio producers in the United the globe recording and per- original music. Frank plays fin- by a rotating cast of animal per- The Arizona Trio’s fun, fam- Kingdom have quoted her as forming on the world’s biggest ger-style and rhythm guitar, ily style entertainment will “the closest sounding voice to stages and with music’s most have audiences clapping and Adele they’ve ever heard.” An- renowned artists, The Black singing along. Their energetic drea perfectly captures Adele’s Market Trust capitalize on their Todd Oliver stage show takes people back quirky humor and British ac- experience and pedigree to de- to the great era of Roy Rogers, cent on stage while nailing the liver a high-energy, crowd- & Friends Sons of the Pioneers, The pleasing performance filled Kingston Trio and The Everly with some of the best songs Brothers. Their original songs ever written. The live show fea- and zestful humor are suitable tures material from The Great for all ages. More than excep- American Songbook infused tional musicians, The Arizona with Django’s romantic and Trio’s charisma and unique virtuosic flavor. Add some in- combination of music and humor set them apart from other groups. You won’t find Continued on Page 22 Page 20 www.suncitywest.com April 2019 623-544-6120 Page 21

had his first Broadway hit with this lively Sierra Nevada musical depiction of life in the Washington Heights neighborhood of upper Manhattan. The story explores the need for family and the question of “what is home?” within a framework of Latin Travel music, rap, and tradi- tional musical theatre ballads. Winner of the Tony Award in 2008 for Best Musical, Best Score, Best Opportunities Choreography and Grand Canyon Best Orchestrations. Both of Miranda's Railway Broadway musicals have been the subject of PBS documentaries: “In the CARDINALS STADIUM Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams” in 2009 and Stop by Tours and Scheduling between 8 a.m. and Lake Powell “Hamilton's America” in 2016. BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR 3 p.m. weekdays or call 623-544-6129 or 623-544- NEW YORK, NEW YORK Cost is $125 per person and includes: round-trip WITH LUNCH 6032 for details or reservations. Thursday-Monday, May 2-6, 2019 transportation; tour guide; lunch at Rigatony’s; Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Learn what the Big Apple has to offer as we stay in admission to the performance at Mesa Encore GRAND CANYON RAILWAY Discover why State Farm Stadium – home of the Times Square, Midtown Manhattan, and take a guid- Theatre; bottled water; all taxes and gratuities. Arizona Cardinals - is recognized as one of the top ADVENTURE ed walking tour of the area, including Times Square, multi-purpose sports and entertainment facilities in Wednesday-Friday, April 24-26, 2019 Broadway theatres, Rockefeller Center and more. BROADWAY CELEBRATION the country and a marvel of engineering, technology Come along and see the spectacular Grand Canyon Enjoy a Day 2 sightseeing tour of Lower Manhattan. at SYMPHONY HALL with LUNCH and design. You are invited to take a behind-the- on a trip to remember. We will stay in Williams (sit- Travel by subway or use your three-day double- scenes tour of areas rarely seen by the public. Learn decker bus pass. We will visit the Lower Manhattan Saturday, June 1, 2019 uated on historic Route 66) at the beautiful Grand Tip your hat to Broadway and join the Phoenix about some of the unique operational features of Canyon Railway Hotel for a three-day two-night neighborhoods that feature architecture, history and the only stadium in North America with a roll-out people from Greenwich Village (Bohemians and Symphony and acclaimed soloists for a night of adventure. You will enjoy our train ride up to the Broadway hits. Experience your beloved Broadway natural grass field and retractable roof. The tour South Rim for an unforgettable day of exploring the artists), to Little Italy and Chinatown, to TriBeCa (Hip) involves approximately one mile of walking through- and the World Trade Center. We also will tour the tunes from “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Les magnificence of the Grand Canyon — there are free Miserables,” “Momma Mia,” “Wicked,” “Hamilton” out the facility along with a video presentation about shuttle buses to get you to the many scenic view- National 9/11 Memorial and Museum that com- the stadium’s construction. Enjoy a delicious lunch at memorates a fateful day in our history, as well as the and many more! The Phoenix Symphony is Arizona's points found throughout the park, along with many only full-time, professional symphony orchestra and BJ’s restaurant after the tour. other must-see sights, such as historic El Tovar Hotel, amazing human stories. Back in midtown, you will Cost is $108 per person and includes: round-trip have dinner on your own prior to a Broadway show. the state's largest performing-arts group. We’ll stop Hopi House, Lookout Studio and many more. Our for lunch at Hard Rock café before the show. Join us transportation; lunch at BJ’s Restaurant; a tour three-day adventure will also include stops in the Orchestra seating for a Broadway show have been guide; snacks and bottled water; taxes and gratu- reserved for you. Day 3 will include a tour of for a day of favorite music to celebrate and enjoy! gorgeous red rock country of Sedona and charming Cost is $129 per person and includes: round-trip ities. Prescott where we will check out their historical city Midtown, Uptown and Downtown. You will also have the City Pass C3. Choose any three sites to visit transportation; tour guide; lunch at Hard Rock Café; square. This is a tour you will not want to miss! admission to Broadway Celebration Matinee at LOWELL OBSERVATORY Cost is $855 per person single occupancy $645 per and decide as you go: the Empire State Building, Top in Flagstaff of the Rock Observation Deck, American Museum of Phoenix Symphony Hall; bottled water; taxes and person double occupancy. Tour includes: round-trip gratuities. transportation; two-nights accommodation at the Natural History, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Statue Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 Beat the heat and travel to Flagstaff for an Grand Canyon Railway Hotel; two breakfasts; of Liberty and Ellis Island, The Metropolitan Museum PRESCOTT TERRITORIAL DAYS ARTS “Evening with the Stars” at Lowell Observatory. Tlaquepaque Arts & Craft Village in Sedona; wel- of Art, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, Intrepid Sea, Upon arriving in Flagstaff, there will be time for an come dinner at Kicks on Route 66; round-trip Grand Air & Space Museum, Guggenheim Museum or and CRAFTS FESTIVAL early dinner on your own. Then visit the Lowell Canyon Railway Transportation; Historical Prescott Hornblower Sightseeing Cruises. Your evening is Canyon Jeep Tour; Cameron Trading Post; two oldies, jazz, country, classic rock and the vibrant col- transportation; lunch at Arrivederci Cucina Italiana Saturday, June 8, 2019 Observatory. The Observatory was discovered in Town Square; baggage handling; tour guide; snacks free. Enjoy more than 100 arts and crafts vendors at breakfasts; two lunches; tour guide; baggage han- ors of the Arizona sky! There will be a full bar with Restaurant; Butterfly Wonderland; tour guide; bot- 1894 by Percival Lowell and since that time, Lowell and bottled water. Cost is $2,450 per person double occupancy or dling; snacks and water; driver and guide gratuities. drinks and drink specials available for purchase (cash tled water; all taxes and gratuities. Historic Downtown Prescott. In addition to the spec- $2,850 per person single occupancy. Tour includes: tacular artworks there is also a variety of delicious astronomers have discovered Pluto, collected the only on board). Let a spark in the shimmering water first evidence of the expanding universe, and meas- CHICAGO CUBS VS. round-trip transportation; tour guide; hotel accom- BEARIZONA under the golden glow of a setting sun help you say THE TEXAS TENORS food, packaged edibles and prepared gourmet modations; airport transportation; water and snacks. ured the motions and properties of stars. ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS farewell to the perfect evening. at Symphony Hall delights from surrounding restaurants. This is one of Included meals are dinners at Café Un Deux Trois May 9, 2019 our most popular tours. Come experience a beautiful Cost is $99 per person and includes: round-trip Travel to the historic Route 66 town of Williams Cost is $78 per person and includes: round-trip transportation; admission to “Evening with the Sunday, April 28, 2019 and Carmine’s (a lively and festive Italian restaurant). transportation; Sunset Music Cruise fare; Pleasant May 19, 2019 day under the shade of the big trees of Prescott’s Watch the Chicago Cubs face your Arizona where lunch will be on your own. After lunch, enjoy Enjoy the sweet sound of The Texas Tenors who Courthouse Square. Stars;” tour guide; and water. Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Great seats, great fun, the wide variety of wildlife at Bearizona, from majes- Harbor Marina entry fee; tour guide; snacks and bot- LAKE POWELL WITH CANYON tled water; all taxes and gratuities. will perform with the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra. Cost is $68 per person and includes: round-trip so come out, cheer for your favorite team and enjoy ADVENTURE BOAT CRUISE tic bison and nimble big horn sheep to stealthy Reserved seats are included for the performance. transportation; tour guide; snacks and bottled the sights and sounds of the game. All tickets are in wolves and adorable bear cubs. A drive-through tour & JEEP TOUR OF ANTELOPE CANYON HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Cost is $125 per person and includes round-trip water; all taxes and gratuities. lower level, Reserved Baseline. Play ball! is included along with time to walk around and see transportation to Symphony Hall. Lunch at Arrivederci Cucina Italiana Cost is $121 per person and includes round-trip Tuesday-Thursday, May 7 - 9, 2019 some of the shows. Cost is $99 per person and SIERRA NEVADA transportation; admission to Chase Field (Lower Join All Aboard America for an awe-inspiring includes round-trip transportation; entry to and Butterfly Wonderland THE MUSICAL “IN THE HEIGHTS” TOUR Sunday-Thursday, June 9-13, 2019 Level, Reserved Baseline Seating); tour guide; bot- adventure to Lake Powell! We will spend two nights Bearizona; drive-through tour of Bearizona; tour Sunday, May 12, 2019 WITH LUNCH tled water; driver and guide gratuities. at Lake Powell Resort (Wahweap Lodge) where guide; and water. Come along as we head to Arrivederci Cucina Join us for an exciting five-day adventure in the some of the most spectacular scenery in America is Italiana situated by the lake in beautiful Fountain Sunday, May 26, 2019 Sierra Nevada Mountains. The trip begins with a stay right out our door. Our Canyons Adventure Cruise is LAKE PLEASANT SUNSET MUSIC CRUISE Hills. If you are lucky you will get to see the Fountain After lunch at Rigatony’s, we’ll enjoy the perform- in Sacramento and a tour of the Railroad Museum sure to be a highlight as you take in all the beauty of ance of the musical “In the Heights” at Mesa Art and Old Towne. We’ll experience the Sierra Nevada New York Friday, May 10, 2019 go off and shoot up to 560 feet into the blue desert Lake Powell and the twisting canyon walls. There will sky. It goes off daily on the top of each hour. You will Center. Lin-Manuel Miranda, of “Hamilton” fame, Mountains by rail with an Amtrak ride over Donner Grab a group of friends and join us as we sail into Pass to Reno, Nev. Explore the “Biggest Little City” on be an opportunity to visit Horseshoe Bend where the the sunset. Enjoy a two-hour cruise, bands playing be in for a treat with a choice of five delicious entrees amazing view of the 270-degree turn in the Colorado off of our special Mother’s Day menu. But don’t for- your own. The adventure continues with a day trip to River is spread out below. Also, not to be missed are get dessert! After our lunch we will head to Butterfly Lake Tahoe that includes a boat tour on the MS Dixie the spectacular colors and natural waves of rock for- Lake Wonderland in Scottsdale, which is home to the Cruise. We also will visit Carson City and Virginia City. mations at Antelope Canyon — made by centuries of Pleasant largest butterfly pavilion in America. Along with the Cost is $1,095 double occupancy per person and water flow and wandering and whistling winds. butterfly atrium, you can visit their Spineless Giants $1,350 single occupancy. The tour includes: round- Prescott Cost is $730 double occupancy per person or $910 and Tropical Waters exhibit, fascinating honey bee trip transportation; airline transportation; four- single occupancy. The tour includes: round-trip beehive exhibit, and popular 3D theater which is cur- nights accommodations; three breakfasts; Railroad Arts & transportation; two nights at Lake Powell Resort rently featuring “Flight of the Monarchs.” Please Museum Tour; Amtrak to Reno; MS Dixie Cruise on Crafts (Wahweap Lodge); Canyon Adventure Boat Cruise; wear comfortable walking shoes. Lake Tahoe; tour guide; baggage handling; and Festival Horseshoe Bend Excursion (optional); Antelope Cost is $110 per person and includes: round-trip water. Gratuities not included. Page 22 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 April 2019

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out of New York City, the epi- South Beach club scene that quickly becoming a legend; center of soul and rhythm and kicked off his career. The roar and what used to be a few fans, Fairchild Blues blues, these young men will ShaShaty made at clubs like now reaches thousands. sing and dance their way into The Clevelander and Tropics From Page 21 return with the 2020 Top Hat your hearts, and out of your soon led the saxophonist to Series at Palm Ridge Rec Cen- seats in style. With the class of opening gigs for pop legends ter, 13800 Deer Valley Drive in young Temptations, vocals like like REO Speedwagon, The tricate vocal harmonies, a dash Sun City West. Marvin Gaye and Stevie Won- Bee Gees, and Gloria Estefan. of Rat Pack-style comedy and Each act will offer two per- der, and the contemporary feel Expanding his horizons, it’s clear to audiences why The formances at 3 and 7 p.m. of Bruno Mars. ShaShaty has now become one Black Market Trust have Doors open at 2:30 and 6:30 of the creators, producers and quickly earned a reputation as p.m. for each show. sHAsHATy host of “Vineyard Jazz,” a one of the premier live acts per- Top Hat subscriptions are Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 music-centric travel and wine forming in music today. $88. New subscriptions are on “Brighter Day,” the title of industry show taped at various sale at the R.H. Johnson Box ShaShaty’s first album of orig- wineries in California’s Napa FAircHild Blues Office, 19803 N. R.H. Johnson inal material in more than 10 Valley and Central Coast. Friday, March 20, 2020 Blvd., and online at info.sunci- years says it all about this The Fairchild Blues Tribute tywest.com. For information, multi-talented saxophonist and JuMp, JiVe & WAil has dazzled audiences world- call 623-544-6093. composer’s excitement and op- Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 Aretha wide with their amazing un- timism as he springboards into Jump, Jive & Wail has earned canny resemblance of Belushi upTOWn the next phase of his dynamic the reputation of being one of and Aykroyd. Along with their career. He started as the front the finest jump-swing bands in Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 AreTHA: THe Queen slick dance moves and witty Uptown is about to take you man for an instrumental the world. Formed in Las Vegas OF sOul back-and-forth banter with the on a first-class trip through the pop/rock band after high school in 1998 by vocalist/trombonist audience, you’re sure to fall in melodies you love, with a fresh before taking up jazz studies in Ken Levine, JJW was quickly Thursday, March 12, 2020 love with their incredible ver- new feel that will leave you college. But it was his blazing playing some of the biggest “All Hail the Queen!” Aretha sions of all the popular rhythm screaming for more. Straight start in the thriving Miami and showrooms in Las Vegas. For- Franklin’s iconic career ‘n’ blues tunes of yesteryear! mer member of Louis Prima, spanned six decades, influenc- With more than 32 years of ex- Jr.’s band, Ken had a dream of ing generations of aspiring mu- perience in the entertainment fronting his own group com- sicians and vocalists. In her business, Fairchild Blues Trib- Shashaty bining the music of such leg- life, she recorded countless ute can currently be seen with ends as Louis Prima and Louis classics, garnered 18 Grammy the Fairchild Band in Las Vegas Jordan, while adding in his own awards, The Presidential Medal at Mike Maloney’s “Show original work. Jump, Jive, & of Freedom, and earned the No. Stoppers Live.” They have en- Wail has entertained crowds in 1 spot as Rolling Stone Maga- tertained celebrities, the U.S. New York, Los Angeles, Hong zine’s list of the Greatest Military, major corporations Kong, and nearly everywhere Singers of All Time. The show and general audiences of every in-between. The players them- stars the immensely talented age and nationality all over the selves are internationally Charity Lockhart, accompanied world. renowned and respected musi- by spectacular vocalists and musicians as they celebrate the TOP HAT cians, having expertise in just about every genre of music. legendary life and music of High-energy performances What started off as a dream is Aretha Franklin! April 2019 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 23 EXPLORE! Learning, Building Skills & Having Fun

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HOW TO SUBMIT CLUB NEWS: The deadline for Club Corner submissions is noon the first Friday of each month for the follow- ing month’s publication. Deadline for the May Rec Center News is noon, Friday, April 5. Club news must be sub- mitted every month. Please AUTOMOTIVE/RESTORATION email your news to Left photo, the 2019 ARC officers are, from left to right: David Eicke, safety director; Kathy Swanson, secretary; Peter Mahnke, second treasurer; michael.melissa@sunci- Marilyn Underhill, first treasurer; Dean Lewellen second vice president; Bob Janis, first vice president; and Tom Jones, president. Right, represen- tywest.com. Please, in the tatives from Sanderson Ford pulled the winning ticket for a 2018 Ford Mustang from the drum. From left to right: Neil Schrock, Jill Kimmerle, David subject line, show your Kimmerle (President Sanderson Ford), and Tom Jones. club name and the month. SCW Arts and Crafts Fairs and in the as always, begin at 5:30 p.m. at Johnson match newcomers with partners with an Lafave at 623-533-6440 or visit tues- Submissions must be 200 Village Store. The club meets at Beard- Lanes. Besides the three games of bowl- advance request until you get acquainted daybridge.scwclubs.com. words or less. sley Recreation Center in the Sagebrush ing, the no-tap includes a “300 pot” and and can find your own. Room and hosts several social events as a “3-6-9” competition. Member sign-up Stratified games are at 12:30 p.m. on BROADCAST ART well as trips to local bead shops and the books are available at the league sign- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday A new addition to our broadcast day Tucson Gem and Bead Show. For ques- up desk at Johnson Lanes. If signing up and Saturdays (6:15 p.m. on Tuesdays) is updated weather announcements up to Have you always wanted to try your tions or more information, contact for a no-tap event, be sure to register by at Beardsley Recreation Center, Ocotillo twice an hour usually around 18 minutes hand at art or resume an old hobby? Karen at 623-606-0840. We look for- noon on the Wednesday prior to the Room. Arrive 15 minutes early. Monday and 48 minutes after the hour, depend- Here’s your perfect opportunity. Find ward to seeing you. event. The 9-pin no-tap events cost $10 and Thursday games include separate ing upon the program that is airing. out how the Sun West Art Club can en- and are open to all bowling club mem- sections at 12:30 p.m. for non-life mas- BOOMERS Joel hosts “JP’s Blues Room” at 7 rich your life. Our club provides excel- bers and invited guests. ters (newcomers, experienced novices p.m. Tuesdays featuring the best in blues lent and professional teachers and offers Do you want to meet new people who The new board announced some or other players who have less than 500 music from the ’50s to now. From the a full list of classes and workshops like to have fun? Join the Boomers changes in the guest policy and method master points). Games are sanctioned by Delta Blues to Chicago Blues and every- every month - from drawing, water- Club. All members of Sun City West are of handicap calculations at the Feb. 23 ACBL with certified directors. Games where in between, JP will get your toes color, oils, acrylics, pastels, abstract art, eligible. Singles and couples are all wel- membership meeting. In addition, the are $2 per Kiva West member ($10 an- tapping. Tune in and listen to one of the gourds, mixed media might be included. come and there is always more to do board reported on the results of the “red nual membership fee), and $6 for guests. great American institutions that influ- Full details about all classes are on our than you can imagine! In addition to all pin” feature that was introduced at the For more information, visit enced R&B, soul, jazz, country and of website: art.scwclubs.com. Rec card the regular social events, (happy hours, Feb. 9 event. The board received an al- kivabridgeclub.com, or contact Adell course rock and roll. Joel also provides holders can sign up for membership and parties, mingles, BBQs, etc.) the most unanimous favorable response to Hansen, president of Kiva West at 623- a wealth of informational “tidbits” about register for classes and workshops by Boomers offer board and card games, the new feature. The board then asked 544-0818. To find a partner, visit our the artists and the songs. visiting our Kuentz Art Studios. For Mexican Train, a travel club, interna- the membership to come up with ideas “Partners & General Info” page at The Sun City West Broadcast Club class instructors, dates, times and fees tional cooking, and wine tasting groups. so that this new feature could be in- kivabridgeclub.com. operates the KSCW-LP 103.1 FM radio see the website. Open Art times every cluded in future events. This matter and There are also groups that gather for bil- BRIDGE station and the SunCityWestRadio.com week allows club members to paint to- liards, bowling, trail rides, bike riding, other matters will be discussed further internet radio site. If you are a resident gether in a studio environment. Our Acoustic Jam Sessions (at 6 p.m. every at the upcoming general membership TUESDAY CONTRACT of Sun City West and have a valid rec friendly club includes art enthusiasts Wednesday in the Kuentz courtyard) meeting to be April 20. The meeting will card, you may join our club and learn The purpose of the Tuesday Contract from the basic novice to the true profes- and water volleyball at Palm Ridge be held at 3:30 p.m. before the April 20 the facets of radio station operations. Bridge Club is to have fun while playing sional. We all work together and have (every Sunday at 5 p.m., and Tuesdays bowling event in the Shuffleboard There are many parts in operating the Social, Mixed Partners, Contract or fun learning, sharing ideas and creating at 7). Room at Johnson Lanes. All members stations and we will provide training in Party Bridge. All player levels are wel- art of all kinds. A group of Boomers holds a Lakeside are invited to attend this very important the areas that may be of interest to you. come, and you do not need to come with Happy Hour dinner once a month, and meeting. Our studio in the Men’s Club BEADERS a partner! Play consists of four rounds any member can sign up to join them. The annual Summer Red Pin events Roundup Room. The studio is open of six hands each, rotating to a different If you are a beader or want to learn to Find out what this fantastic club can begin Tuesday, April 23. These events, Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to partner each round. bead, the club meets twice a week from offer you. Our membership fee is $15 a that will continue each Tuesday until noon. The studio phone number is 602- The game is played at the Beardsley 6 to 9 p.m. Monday evenings and 10 year, and this fun-filled social club July 23, are very popular with our mem- 538-1031. If no answer, please leave a Center Card Rooms 1, 2 or 3 on Tues- a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays. Join us and might be just what you are looking for. bership. The bowling event takes place message and we will get back to you. days. Signup begins at 11 a.m., and play get started making one-of-a-kind jew- To find out more information, check our at 1:30 p.m. at Johnson Lanes. In order To learn more, check us out at: 103.1 begins approximately at 11:30. Cost is elry, learn a new pattern and meet new website at scwboomersclub.com. Join to bowl, BASCW members must show FM on the radio or streaming on the in- $3 per year plus 50 cents per session friends. Members create amazing jew- online and receive our “This Week With up at the appointed time and pay the $11 ternet at SunCityWestRadio.com and for with a rec card. Rec card holders may elry using stringing, stitching, polymer the Boomers” email. Discover what you entry fee. Quarters are paid for red pin play as a guest twice for $1 per session clay, kumihimo, micro-macrame’, bead are missing! strikes or for other leaves even including before membership is required. For embroidery, wire-wrapping work, leaving a split on the first ball. There is Continued on Page 25 more information, please contact Bill Viking knit and other techniques. At BOWLING no limit to the payout. What a great way club meetings, members share ideas, to get out of the heat while enjoying the There are two no-tap events planned fun! teach various beading methods, order for April. The first bowling event will be materials at reduced prices, and make Dues for the 2019 season, which April 6 while the second will be April began Oct. 1, 2018, are $10. Member- items for personal use as well jewelry 20. Bowling for these no-tap events will, (made at the Club) that can be sold at ship payment envelopes are available at the sign-up desk at Johnson Lanes. For more information regarding membership in BASCW and our up- coming events, visit us at bascw.scw- clubs.com. BRIDGE KIVA WEST DUPLICATE The Kiva West Duplicate Bridge Club invites all party bridge players to The Sun City West Broadcast Club held its first annual Appreciation Din- join us and learn more about this differ- ner on Thursday, Jan. 24, at Tivoli Gardens to recognize those who have ent concept of play - enjoyable and re- played a part in the development of the Sun City West Broadcast Club warding. Of course, experienced and the KSCW Radio Station. Approximately 40 people were in atten- duplicate bridge players are also wel- dance for this gala event. The honorees were as follows: they are front come. If you are an experienced novice, row, left to right - Stephanie Rogal, Peggy Parsons, Rose Ann Roe- intermediate or advanced bridge player, landts, Andria Keiser, Diane Cheney and Mo Burke; and in the back row Members of Kiva West enjoy an afternoon of duplicate bridge play. From here’s your chance to compete at Dupli- - Bill Parsons, Bob Reynolds, Warren Gereke, Glen Hagy, Bill Davidson left to right: Alice Hibbard, Bonny Yamashita, Dee Hjermstad and Sue cate Bridge. Duplicate Bridge is a part- Weingarten. nership game, and we will be happy to and Linda Campbell. [Courtesy of Roger Ball/Daily News-Sun] April 2019 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 25 Club Corner

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the latest program guide and KSCW shows. If you would like to contact the radio station, please call 602-538-1031. BUNCO Looking for a way to make new friends or maybe just look for something to do on Wednesday nights? Join us for two hours of fun. Bunco is a dice game which originated in England more than 200 years ago. If you can roll dice, you can play this game. No skill is required. With a little luck you might even win a CREATIVE SILK FLOWERS The final players were: Maurice Chesney, Sun City West; Charlie little money. The Sun City West Creative Silk Flower Club celebrated Valentine’s Day McCulloch, Sun City; Bill Hankins, Sun City; Larry Ingraham, Sun We meet every Wednesday night in with games and a luncheon hosted by sisters Jean McCormack and City Grand; Gary Lasch, Sun City Grand; Bill Froehner, Sun City the Mesquite Room at Beardsley Center. Karen Sexton. The doors open at 6 p.m. for social hour West; Alan Baldenspergel, Sun City; and Charlie Smith, Sun City. and/or cards, and Bunco starts at 7 p.m. New players should arrive by 6:30. The boxes are at Computers West and around $4 for members and $5 for guests. cost is $1 per night for members. All en- Club 52, Men’s Club Sun City West. We have collected Line dance lessons continue at 2:30 tries are returned as prize money nightly 16,336 phones so far! Each phone do- p.m. through Monday, April 15. The les- and we have more than 100 members. nated provides a phone calling card for sons are on Mondays for both beginning Open to rec card holders and their deal successful one of our servicemen overseas. Please and intermediate lessons from instructor, guests. For more information contact continue to donate them. Linda Thompson. The location may Jim Dacier 623-777-0326. PC Group: The next PC Group meet- change. Please check the website for up Tri-City Poker Tournament ing is 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, in Sum- to date information. CLUB 52 mit A following the CW meeting. The The schedule for both line dancing The poker Club 52 and the PC Group provides instructional pro- and partner dancing lessons is on our Poker - Club 52 plays Texas Hold’em Men’s Club of Sun City West grams, including hands-on classes, pre- website. General membership to the on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at played hosts to the Tri-City sentations, and discussions. Flight Sim club is available for only $5 per year. 5:15 p.m., doors open at 4:45. Poker Tournament in Febru- is offered at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays and For more specifics, please visit our We meet in the card room of the ary, which included poker Linux computers are available at 8 a.m. website countrywestern.scwclubs.com Men’s Club building, located on Meeker clubs from Sun City and Sun Fridays. Help group is from 8 to 10 a.m. or call John Hobold at 314-825-1946. Road, just north of the Library. All men City Grand. Wednesdays and Fridays and includes and women with a current rec card are This tournament featuring one-on-one Android and tablet help. CREATIVE STITCHERS welcome as a new member or guest. the best male and female play- Come early to sign up. Watch for classes Limit cash games and no limit tour- ers from the participating club All members of Creative Stitchers and walk-ins at pcscw.org. will celebrate spring with a luncheon naments are offered nightly. had occurred several times 10 MacsWest meets 1 p.m. Tuesdays Limit Cash Games played are: 25 years ago but then went dor- scheduled for April 1 in the courtyard at (Grab Bag) and Fridays (meeting and Kuentz Recreation Center. We look for- cents small and big blind; 25 cent and mant. This was the second program) in the Palo Verde Room. There 50 cent small and big blind; and $1small year the club re-introduced this Tri-City Tournament and created the excite- ward to seeing all members and guests is always something to learn. Wednes- before those snowbirds take flight. and big blind. ment, competition and camaraderie with our sister communities. days is the Senior Help Group for mem- No Limit Tournaments have a $20 Last May, the Poker Club in Sun City hosted the same type of tournament Are you ready to learn something bers from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Room C. new? One of our club members, Brenda buy-in, with players receiving $4,900 in in their facility and Sun City Grand plans to host a similar tournament in Oc- Get help with all Apple devices. Check tournament chips. Player “bounties” are tober. Archambault, will be teaching a class on our website at macswest.org for this bargello stitching during the month of sometimes added. Tournaments return Rudy Velasquez, president of poker Club 52, was the motivating force of month’s topics, skills sessions, sched- 100 percent of buy-in as prize money. this large undertaking by coordinating with the Men’s Club, the poker clubs April. The art of bargello affords the uled classes, current Mac Message, and stitcher the opportunity to be creative in Please sign up before start time for and the Rec Centers. iPad help. your desired cash games or tournament. The Tri-City tournament was an immediate success, selling out in just a few design and color. The project of each Annual membership dues are $10 and days. More than 160 players competed for a portion of the prize money. Tour- COUNTRY WESTERN participant will "one of a kind." Check nightly play fee is $1 for members, and nament players also enjoyed a catered meal by Memo’s Bistro. it out. $2 for guests. After the meal break, play continued with players gradually being knocked Country Western Dance Club will Creative Stitchers meets from 8 a.m. For information, call Rudy Velasquez out, i.e. losing all their chips, until only 14 players remained who were all in host our normal second Saturday of the to 4 p.m. every Monday at Kuentz at 847-778-6196, Melody Wernli at 310- the money. The next goal was to survive to be one of the 10 at the final table month dance in April. The dance starts Recreation Center in Craft Room 5. 918-0813, or visit our web site at fiftyt- and then to go as deep into the prize money as possible. One by one, more at 6:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6. Open stitching is from 8 to 11:30 a.m. wocards.scwclubs.com. players were eliminated, but due to time, the final eight players decided to There is a complimentary dance lesson followed by a brown bag lunch. Classes “chop” the remaining prize money. beginning at 6:30. Cost is $4 for mem- when scheduled are from 12:30 to 4 COIN & STAMP The final players were: Maurice Chesney, Sun City West; Charlie McCul- bers and $7 for guests. Water, ice and p.m. loch, Sun City; Bill Hankins, Sun City; Larry Ingraham, Sun City Grand; Gary cups are provided. Feel free to bring ad- If you would like information about Here are the upcoming meetings for ditional beverages and snacks. our club, please call Carolyn at 623-214- the Coin and Stamp Club: Lasch, Sun City Grand; Bill Froehner, Sun City West; Alan Baldenspergel, Sun City; and Charlie Smith, Sun City. Regular partner dance lessons in April 7182. April 2 - Welcome fellow Coin Col- will continue through Wednesday, April lectors. Coin President Don King will 10. Beginning West Coast Swing from DECORATIVE ART tors willing to help you. whether you at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, in Summit have a door prize raffle for all who get a 6:30 to 7:30 and Intermediate Progres- just go to the Post Office to buy new is- Hall A at Palm Ridge. Decorative Art is a group of enthusi- free ticket for just showing up. Member sive Two Step from 7:30 to 8:30 at the sues, or collect new coins from the mint, We need your old cell phones for astic acrylic painters, some just begin- Ken Peterson will hold a lecture on one R.H. Johnson Social Hall. Our instructor or a beginner that would be interested in “Cell Phones for Soldiers!” Collection ning, some striving for improvement, of his favorite coin types. Ken has a vast is award winning Paul Jack. Lessons are knowledge on the origin of many Amer- starting a collection, please feel free to and some paint just for fun. Classes are ican coins, and he's an interesting stop by. Your always welcome. held each Wednesday in Room 3 at speaker. There might also be a brief coin We meet at the Kuentz Rec Center at Kuentz Rec Center. Morning classes auction conducted by President Don. So, 6:30 in Room 3. Coins is always on the start at 9 a.m. with setup at 8:30 through feel free to drop by, there is always lots first Tuesday of the month (except June April. Afternoon classes are at noon of fun and friendship between collectors through September). Stamps are always with setup at 11:30 a.m. Decorative Art willing to help newcomers to the club. the second Tuesday of the month (all classes feature a wide array of challeng- April 9 - Our stamp chairman Ed will year) ing projects with step-by-step instruc- open the meeting. We have many stamps For questions, call Fred at 377-6621. tions for your artistic interpretation. It's pizza time at our noon meeting, for sale at just 2 or 3 cents. We also will COMPUTERS WEST have many free stamps, from other col- April 24. This our last meeting until September but classes continue all sum- lectors. There is a lot of trading and Computers West at the Palm Ridge mer long on Wednesdays. Summer Sur- small purchases between club members, Recreation Center (623-214-1546), is vivors hours change beginning May 1. it will be fun for all. Experienced collec- the parent organization of two user Watch for our Ice Cream Social to held tors are always on hand to help others groups: MacsWest and the PC Group. in July. For club information, contact with identifying their stamps. At times Room A is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kathy 546-5924. stamp chairman Ed will discuss new weekdays. Both PC and Mac computers stamp issues by our Postal Service or are available for club members’ use. MacsWest’s 2019 officers are, from left to right: Clyde Johnson, secre- hold a quiz on stamps. Visit our club website at computer- tary; Nick Gruin, vice chairman; Sue Vasconcellos, treasurer; and David Both club sections have many collec- swest.org. The next general meeting is Morin, chairman. Continued on Page 26 Page 26 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 April 2019 Club Corner

round of ten hands, so it’s an opportu- Last year’s nity to meet lots of nice folks. If you ’50s-’60s Hill- don’t know how to play Euchre, come crest Dance and learn. We will be happy to have you event drew join us, whether you are already an ex- record atten- perienced Euchre player or a beginner. dance. Dues are only $5 per year and you can play twice as a guest before deciding to join us. For more information, contact club president Marguerite Miller at 623- 328-7381. FITNESS The Fitness Club offers Jazzercise 623-337-6048 or Sherry Skogrand at and water classes. Cost is $5 for yearly 623-271-1083. Visit our website at fit- HILLCREST DANCE membership. Class tickets for purchase. ness.scwclubs.com. & SOCIAL CLUB Jazzercise Lo Dance Mixx: R.H. Johnson Social Hall 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. HANDI-CAPABLES Dig out those poodle skirts, bobby socks, t-shirts and jeans and relive those from Monday, Wednesday and Friday Put a little "spring" in your step with high school memories (retro attire is op- with Susan Shewmake the Handi-Capables Club! At the Beard- tional) for our ’50s - ’60s dance. Join the Jazzercise Lo Dance Mixx: Palm sley pool, every Monday, Wednesday fun at Hillcrest Dance Club on Saturday, Ridge Activity Center 8 to 9 a.m. Mon- and Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m., club DANCING ARTS April 13. Free Rumba dance lessons day, Wednesday and Friday with Sandra members enjoy water walking and fel- (optional) are included in your admis- The Dancing Arts fitness classes are currently in session and will Sanchez. lowship in a friendly, welcoming atmos- sion price, beginning at 6:15. Social continue through the summer, so be sure to keep up your workouts Jazzercise Strength45: Palm Ridge phere. dance starts at 7 p.m. Michael Carollo Activity Center 9:15 to 10 a.m. Monday, All ability levels are encouraged to even when the temperatures start rising. Pictured are our certified will keep us swingin’ until 9:30 p.m. Ad- Wednesday and Friday with Sandra participate including those with normal instructors. Upper left is Mallory Ames, teaching Zumba (5 to 6 mission is $4 for members and $6 for Sanchez. aging issues to those who have restricted p.m.). Upper right is Laurie Gallison, teaching Zumba (7:50 to 8:50 guests. Venue is the Social Hall, 19803 Aqua Aerobics: Palm Ridge Pool mobility. Adaptive equipment such as a.m., starting in June time changes to 8:15 to 9:15 a.m.). Lower left R.H. Johnson Blvd. No reservations re- 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Monday, Wednesday water-bound wheelchairs and floats are is Sherry Possner, teaching Zumba Sunday (9 to 10 a.m.). Lower quired. Dances are every Saturday, 7 to and Friday with Mitzi Cerecedes. readily available. A $25 per year fee in- right is Lauri Martineau, teaching Pilates (2:30 - 3:30 p.m.). Classes 9:30 p.m. Visit our website for informa- Aqua Zumba: Palm Ridge Pool 8:30 cludes one-on-one treatment from li- are given in the dance studio of the Palm Ridge Rec Ctr on Tues- tion, hillcrest.scwclubs.com to 9:30 a.m. Saturday (January through censed physical therapists who are on days and Thursdays. And don't forget that Sunday Zumba class. The April lineup of entertainers: April) with Mitzi Cerecedes. duty at the pool during club time every Bring your comfy shoes and your rec card. For further information, April 6 - Midnight Moon Deep Water: January through mid- Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Ad- visit our website at dancingarts.scwclubs.com, call 623-546-2617, April 13 - Michael Carollo April and mid-October through Decem- ditional social activities are an added at- April 20 - Bobby Freeman & Char- or email [email protected]. Happy fitness! ber at Beardsley Pool 7 to 7:55 a.m. traction to the club calendar. Monthly lene Mid-April through mid-October at R.H. dinners at area restaurants and club April 27 - The Breeze (preceded by Room 4 at Kuentz Recreation Center Johnson Pool 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. Monday, luncheons increase the camaraderie From Page 26 5:30 p.m. membership meeting) and are open from 7:30 to 11 a.m. every Wednesday and Friday with Sherry among members. The health benefits, Friday. Charity items include hats, Johnson Traver. along with a large supply of fun and INVESTMENT scarves, afghans, slippers, chemo caps, Water Aerobics and Fitness: January friendship, will add special enjoyment dementia blankets, baby items and oth- through mid-April and November to your life in Sun City West! We are members who provide in- DEER VALLEY ers. Members may also sell their items through December at Palm Ridge Pool The Handi-Capables Club wishes vestors education to assist each other in from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesday and WOMEN’S GOLF in the Village Store and the SCW Craft everyone a blessed and happy Easter. making informed investment decisions. Fairs. We donate to Salvation Army, Thursday with Bill Benson. No classes For more information or to arrange a Come join the Deer Valley Women's American Cancer Society, Choice Preg- mid-April through October. visit, contact Mary at marywolfge- Golf Club. We play every Tuesday at the nancy Center, Hospice of the Valley, vet- For information, call Gail Winter at [email protected] or call 252- 223-4354. Continued on Page 27 beautiful Deer Valley Golf Course, eran’s associations and Choice 13975 W. Deer Valley Drive. Each week Rehabilitation Center. we play a fun game and we have a few Many of us knit and crochet, al- tournaments every year. We welcome though, some of our members golfers of all abilities. Check out the in- weave/use looms, quilt, needle point, formative website at cross stitch, plastic canvas, tatting and dvwomensgolf.scwclubs.com. sew. Check out our display window Match play concluded in mid-Febru- Room 4. We welcome those who want ary. The winners were as follows: Flight to learn crafts as well as the experts. 1 - Marie Iverson; Flight 2 - Marie Come with problems you may have with Smalldon; Flight 3 - Sue Beebe; Flight your needles, hooks and patterns. 4 - Cindy Jacob; and Flight 5 - Ann We gratefully accept donations of Bryan. Congratulations to all the win- yarn and fabric for our charities and club ners! projects. For more information about the Club or donations, please call Melanie DESERT GARDENS at 623-584-0773. There will be no April 2 meeting in ENERGETIC EXERCISE the Lecture Hall. A field trip to the Phoenix Zoo for a tour guided by Scott We are growing by leaps and bounds. Frische, Horticulture Curator at the zoo. More people come to “try us out.” You He will talk about the trees and the hor- can also come without joining three ticulture that grow there. Of course, if times to "try" and remember, you don’t the members should see an elephant or have to keep up with the instructor. Do HORSESHOE a monkey or two, all the better. what you can. You’ll get better and glad The monthly plant sale at the Beard- that you kept after it. You can also bring In Snowbird Horseshoe League sley Greenhouse is from 8 to 10 a.m. a guest for $1. See our website exer- action held at the Beardsley Friday, April 5. A reminder: when clean- cise.scwclubs.com (new and improved). courts, the Sun City West pitchers ing-up the yard and dividing or trim- There you’ll see pictures of us huffing topped Happy Trails 15-10. Bob ming plants, remember the garden club and puffing. Don't hesitate to call our Elzinga, top left, and his partners accepts and appreciates donations. Call president, Gloria Schroeder, at 623-986- led the way winning all five Louise at 556-4190. 9362 if you have questions. games. Jerry Solheim, right, and Ron Arnold, left, won four as Sun ENCORE EUCHRE CARD CLUB City West stayed in the league NEEDLE & CRAFT Do you like to play cards? The Eu- race with two weeks to go. Sun chre Card Club meets every Thursday City West travels to Pueblo El Mi- Come to the most giving and versatile evening at the Beardsley Rec Center in rage in Week 9. Social Club in Sun City West. We are the Sagebrush Room. Everyone should E.N.C.O.R.E. - Encouraging, Neighbors sign in by 5:30 so that play can start at in Charity and Originality in Rewarding 5:45 p.m. Come join this fun club, and Enjoyable activities. We meet in where we change partners after every April 2019 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 27 Club Corner

November for The Money Show at spe- ence! Please call Anne Becknell 623- cial rates. We meet in the Lecture Hall 388-3096 or visit our web site at lady- at R.H. Johnson Rec Center, 19803 R.H. putters.scwclubs.com. Johnson, from September through May. Upcoming Investment Club speakers LATIN & BALLROOM are: DANCE April 1 - Medical Marijuana April 8 - AZ Commissions The Latin and Ballroom Dance Club April 15 - Bit Coin - cryptocurrency of Sun City West will hold a Hawaiian- with J. Wunk themed dance on Thursday, April 4. The April 22 - Pending second dance in April will be a cabaret April 29 - Posse, Realtor (no theme) dance on Thursday, April 18. For information, call Bill Stater 815- Dances are held at the Palm Ridge Rec 336-7577 or John Sralik 623-455-3605. Center, Summit A from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be pro- KARAOKE vided. Music is selected by and played Leather Carvers participated in the American Cancer Society Relay for by the club Music Committee. Admis- Life event held at Beardsley Park Feb. 17. This is the second year that The Karaoke Club meets Fridays in sion for the dance is $4 for club mem- the Leather Carvers Team took part. Many generous club members do- the Ocotillo Room at Beardsley Rec bers and $6 for guests. Dance lessons nated beautiful handmade leather items to raffle as part of the fundrais- Center. Residents and their invited have ended for the current season and ing efforts. The Leather Club team surpassed their goal and would like guests are encouraged to join the fun. will resume in October. Latest informa- to thank everyone for their generosity and support for this important Guests will be included with members tion is available at latinballroom.scw- event. Although it was cool and windy there was a good turnout. The in the drawing of singing slots for the Several members of the Johnson clubs.com or call 623-975-6248. evening, beginning at 5:50 p.m. The club meets at the Kuentz Rec Center from 8 a.m. to noon Monday Lawn Bowls Club watch instructor through Friday. They welcome visitors so stop by and check them out. Dick Bangsund as he demon- singing starts at 6. LAWN BOWLING strates CPR or Cardiopulmonary Annual membership is $10 and open Activities throughout the year with Resuscitation. to rec card holders. Members pay $2 to tion. New Member classes are periodi- maintain a fun packed schedule. sing, guests $3, or come and listen for Johnson Lawn Bowls Club include so- cally being organized. The club room Find additional club information on free! You don’t have to sing to be a cial bowling, local tournaments and pot was completely remodeled last Summer the web at scwlgbt.scwclubs.com. Our From Page 26 member. For information, visit luck dinners. Social bowling seven days and club members are anxious to show group keeps growing and so our social karaoke.scwclubs.com, call club presi- a week and more competitive bowling off their new digs! Come check us out activities, with events and programs fre- dent, Mike at 503-519-8352 or email in tournaments. Weekly bowling hours and see what everyone is excited about. quently added to our site. Join us. him at [email protected]. For are 8:45 a.m. Monday through Saturday Stop by for coffee and look around. Club members make their own finan- membership see the website or email: and 12:45 p.m. for Sunday, Tuesday and The Leather Carvers meet at the LINE DANCERS cial decisions, using their own financial Thursday. Evening bowling is weather [email protected]. Kuentz Center from 8 a.m. to noon The Line Dancers Club offers a vari- resources. We provide a forum for guest permitting. Free lessons and free use of Come enjoy the nightclub atmos- Monday through Friday and sometimes ety of teaching classes from Beginners speakers and club members with a vari- equipment. Club is located inside the phere and make new friends while in the afternoons if there are at least two through the Easy Intermediate levels, ety of topics each week. Time 6:30 to 8 walking path at the R.H. Johnson Com- watching the entertainment. members present. We offer many oppor- two open dancing (no teaching) classes p.m. each Monday. plex, 19803 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd. Les- tunities to create projects, such as hand- and monthly dances. Line dancing re- The annual membership fee is $10 LADY PUTTERS son plan is flexible and can be scheduled bags, wallets, phone cases, guitar straps, quires no partner and is a fun way to ex- with a one-time fee of $20 for supplies. at the clubhouse. Call 977-4623 or visit Lady Putters meet every Wednesday and much more. Members create every- ercise. If you have never line danced Broadband wireless is available for the rhjlawnbowls.com. at the 18-hole putting green at Grand thing from the simplest belts to the most before, register for the April four-week use of guest speakers and members. We View Golf Course. We play at 8:30 a.m. detailed saddles. Club tools and equip- workshop starting April 3 and meeting provide free meals twice a season, stock LEATHER CARVERS with check in time from 7:45 to 8:15 ment are available for use. Members each Wednesday in April from 1:30 to contest with cash prizes, and valuable a.m. All ladies with current rec cards Did you know it’s time to learn the offer years of experience and are always 2:30 p.m. at the Johnson Social Hall. door prizes every week from October to may join our club. Come be our guest craft of leather working? The club has a happy and available to exchange ideas, The dance fee for the four classes is $20, May. We travel to Las Vegas in May and and enjoy this social/putting fun experi- complete library of patterns and inspira- answer questions and assist with proj- plus a $5 club membership fee ects. The club also has a variety of items (cash/checks). You can register for the and kits for sale to members and all that workshop online at linedancers.scw- is required is your imagination. Active clubs.com and go to "Membership," and Karaoke Club member Marilyn Mc- club members receive discounts at some Clanahan introduced friends visiting click on the Beginners registration form. local stores by showing their current You can also register before the first from Nebraska to the “Karaoke membership card. Hand-crafted leather class beginning at 1:10. For those Kabaret” at Beardsley Rec Center. The items make wonderful gifts for family dancers who have danced before and are club was celebrating Valentines Day and friends. Some members sell their a little rusty, try out the Beginners Plus and since her guests missed the big items in the Village Store and in the club class on Wednesdays from 2:40 to 3:40 dinner show March 3, they came to the room. You can also have something cus- p.m. for $5 each class for club members. club to get a preview of the show. tom made if you like. Membership in the club is open to Standing left to right are the three The Leather Carvers took part in the Sun City West residents with valid rec Tomek brothers: George, Milan and Spring Craft Fair at R.H. Johnson, so if cards. For information regarding our Edward. Seated is Leona Pepper, left, you missed them there, stop by the Vil- other classes meeting on Wednesday, with Ms. McClanahan. Together they lage Store or the club and check things Thursday and Saturday, call Martha at represent the Nebraska towns of Table out. You’ll be glad you did! All Sun City 623-556-9093 or [email protected]. West residents with a valid rec card are Rock, Lincoln and Omaha. welcome to become members so please MAC-CRO-KNIT check out our website at scwleather- carversclub.weebly.com or call 623- Come into the Mac-Cro-Knit Club to 271-6001 for more information. learn to knit and crochet or just to update your skills and pick up new ideas. Our LGBT project window at Kuentz is updated monthly to show off some of our mem- We are a social club dedicated to the bers skills. Visit our website at knit.scw- needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and clubs.com to see some our latest transgender residents and their friends projects. We are constantly sharing our and allies in Sun City West. Our group skills, ideas and projects. We do this all is open to anyone with a rec card. We while enjoying each other’s company. pride ourselves as being a community, First timers, come by our meeting to open to meeting new people, ending iso- learn what is going on! lation, and facilitating and encouraging If you are interested in joining, please inclusiveness and networking. Best of come by the Mac-Cro-Knit Club at all, a place where everyone is welcome. Kuentz Recreation Center in Room 3 We meet each second Monday at 5:30 where we meet from 8 to 11 a.m. Thurs- p.m., and fourth Sunday at 2 p.m. at our Left photo, Karaoke Club president, Mike Lindner, serenades Bernadine Nutt, center, and her older sister, days. New members are always wel- clubhouse space within the Men’s Club. come. Annual dues are $5. Dorothy Prince, at a recent Friday evening at the Karaoke Kabaret at Beardsley Park. Mr. Lindner sang “Little Activities may include hanging out, We appreciate all yarn donations for Sister” by Elvis. The ladies moved to SCW in 2002 from Kankakee, Ill., and are non-singing members of the movies, guest presentations, community our many charity projects. For more in- club. The ladies enjoy the entertainment on Friday nights. Right photo, Karaoke Club member Earl Thomas activities, potlucks, and our favorite, formation on the club or yarn donations, celebrated his birthday at the Karaoke Club Feb. 22 surrounded by his family who came from California to monthly breakfast. In addition, we par- please contact Sharon at 816-529-7339. share the occasion. Since they will miss the big annual dinner, they came to the Karaoke Kabaret at Beardsley ticipate in social outings such as restau- Park to get a preview of the show. From left to right: Earl’s wife, Sharon Thomas, Joey Stephans, Karen rant tours, group visits to local festivals, Thomas, Earl Thomas, Jenn Stephans, Chris Bach, Maddie Stephans and Bob Stephans. museum exhibits, and much more. 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The Mac-Cro-Knit Club had a fun morning hosting a Knit-In at the Library on The Men’s Club celebrates Valentine’s Day every year on the closest Thursday, Feb. 21. They Saturday to the holiday. This year the Men’s Club had a lunch for mem- displayed many of their bers and their sweethearts. The luncheon is usually served to a full year-round charity projects house (pun intended). President Dave Klatt and club members setup including bags for women’s the room, prepared the food and served the tables. Men’s Club mem- shelters, baby hats and bers present each lady with a rose as a symbol their love. blanket for numerous hos- pital and veteran projects, afghans for veterans in equipment, or making metal artwork, 6148 or 480-518-3402 (G- Scale) or stop by the club at 13849 W. Camino stop in at the R.H. Johnson club room. rehab centers, bed shawls Del Sol for a tour and to meet club for hospital and chemo pa- members. No prior experience is re- MUSIC tients, Christmas bags for quired; multiple classes are available. The Music Club ends the season with homeless veterans’ chil- The club is open Monday through Fri- dren, and many more. a Members’ Showcase. The show is free day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; weekends to Sun City West residents and their in- from noon to 4 p.m. Call the club with vited guests and will be presented at 2 questions at 623-584-0150 or visit From Page 27 p.m. at the Stardust Theatre, April 10. The club meets every Tuesday and Poker Tournaments: Texas Hold’em scwmetalclub.com for more informa- Doors open at 1:30. Thursday during the year, from 11 a.m. every Monday and Friday. Buy-in is tion. After the show, join members in the to 3:30 p.m. in the Sagebrush Room at $25. All tournaments start at 12:30 p.m. MINI GOLFERS courtyard for refreshments and more en- MAH JONGG the Beardsley Rec Center. You do not Gin Rummy & other games: Card tertainment, as we bid farewell for the have to play both days. Sign-in and so- players may develop their own game of Come out and join us every Thursday season. A big thank you to Patricia Martin cial time is between 11 and 11:30 and Gin Rummy and Cribbage or other type at the R.H. Johnson mini golf course Programs are presented at 2 p.m., at and Barbara McCart for hosting our first games start at 11:30. On the first Thurs- of card game to enjoy the fellowship October to May. Check-in is 8:50 a.m. the Stardust Theatre on the second Mini Mah Jongg tournament. It was a day of February, April, September, Oc- with club members. and play begins at 9 a.m. From June to Wednesday of the month following a great success. Congratulations to the top tober and November we have a short Birthday celebrations will be at 1:30 September we play a Beardsley with brief business meeting, October through winner, Marabeth McVay. We look for- business meeting with members supply- p.m. Friday, April 26. Cake will be check-in an hour earlier at 7:50 a.m. April. You need not be a musician to be- ward to the next tournament on Satur- ing treats. We also have treats on the served to celebrate Member's birthdays play begins at 8 a.m. long - just enjoy a variety of music. Sun day, February 15, 2020. other months except July and August. in April. We have a meeting at 9 a.m. the sec- City West residents are encouraged to If you are interested in Mah Jongg For more information, please call Come to the club, check it out, take a ond Thursday of each month October to become members of the club for an an- and would like to see what it is all about, Sharon Phelps at 612-799-5474 or Phyl- brochure to peruse at home. Dues: new May, 9 a.m. at Palm Ridge in the Acacia nual membership of $5. For more infor- come as a guest. It is not the game that lis Hibben at 623-398-7771. membership is $15, renewal is $10. Late Room. We have open play, tournaments mation, call club president Tony Miller charges after January will apply. For in- is on your computer. Call Phyllis Hi- MEN’S CLUB and special play. at 623-556-9720, or the club website at bben at 623-398-7771 between 10 a.m. formation, call 623-544-6150. Membership is $5 annually. For infor- musicians.scwclubs.com. and 10 p.m. if you would like to visit us. Men looking for a place to spend their METAL mation call 623-313-8488 or 860-608- We are here all year. leisure time in a friendly environment, 1267. PALO VERDE PATCHERS If you already know how to play, are invited to the Men’s Social Club. The Sun City West Metal Club held bring your Mah card and visit us any MODEL RAILROAD “Fostering the art & social activity of Members engage in social card games its first Chili Cookoff luncheon at the quilting,” this group meets the needs of Tuesday. It is a great day to visit since between 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday Metal Club on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. we tend to be a smaller group and it’s a The Club continues with its regular beginner to accomplished quilters. PVP through Saturday. Fourteen club members submitted operating schedules as follows: provides many special interest groups great way to meet the other ladies. Poker: Most poker games are played crockpots of chili judged by a panel of Members: to get the latest informa- HO/N Scale - 9 a.m. to noon Mon- including: Art Quilters, Handwork, including Texas Hold’em. Betting fellow members. Club member Ken days, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fri- Miniatures, Longarm/Midarm, Feather- tion on activities for the Mah Jongg ranges, from nickel-dime to $1. Booth won the award for Best Chili with Club, sign up for the newsletter by send- days, and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the club weight Machines, In Stitches, Unfin- Bridge: There are daily Bridge tables his Chicken Green Chili recipe. About room at R.H. Johnson Rec Center. These ished Objects, Honor Quilts for ing an email to [email protected]. were four members agree on a time and 150 members enjoyed a lunch of chili, The Mah Jongg Club of Sun City layouts are open and free to all visitors. veterans, Shelter Quilts and Bags for the a day of the week to play contract or corn bread, Valentine’s Day desserts G-Scale (Garden Railroad at Beards- New Life Center abuse survivors. West is open to Sun City West residents Chicago Bridge. There are progressive prepared by club members at this event. with a current rec card. Dues are $10 per ley Park) - winter hours are noon to 2 In addition to group activities many bridge tournaments every Tuesday If you’re interested in learning more p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; noon to classes are offered each month to teach year. We follow the National Mah Jongg morning at 8:30 a.m. about a wide variety of metal-related League Rules. 3 p.m. Saturdays. There is also a night techniques in a comfortable and friendly run the third Friday of each month 5 to environment. Upcoming April classes 8 p.m. include: Tablet Bag for iPads, a Tote The Garden Railroad ran on its regu- Bag Using Your Own Pattern, and a lar days and times during the Rec Cen- Fidget Quilt used by special needs chil- ter's March Happy Camp activities and dren and memory care adults. The Art we thank all who stopped in. Group will have a Dimensional Fiber- The G-Scale excitement is now also works class at their April 6 meeting. focusing on our phase 2 expansion with PVP meet for announcements on the tracks extending toward 128th Avenue. first, third and fourth Tuesday of the In support of this expansion we are con- month at 10 a.m. in Rooms 4 and 5 of ducting a major fundraising campaign the Kuentz Rec Center. Come early to (signature walkway bricks, your name socialize and sign up for classes. The on specific building/scenery features, general meeting is held at 12:30 p.m. on special parties like birthdays) the second Tuesday of the month at the If you would like to help us in this ex- R.H. Johnson Social Hall or Lecture pansion effort, please pick up a brochure Hall. The feature presentation for the detailing the fundraising program at the April general meeting will be a trunk Beardsley Park layout or the R.H. John- show by Carol Miller featuring quilts in- son club room or call 480-518-3402. spired by her travels. For information, New club members are welcome in visit patchers.scwclubs.com or call Pres- Left photo, Ken Booth earned the Best Chili award for his all scales: N, HO, and G. All you need ident Kathy Tiede at 218-790-4688. Chicken Green Chili at the Chili Cookoff luncheon. Right, is a current rec card and $30 for the first Metal Club members and their guests enjoy the different chilis year's dues. Annual renewal is $20. presented at the cookoff Feb. 14. For information, please call 623-544- Continued on Page 29 April 2019 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 29 Club Corner

leave Sun City West for more than three months annually, while Sweatbirds are full time residents. Tournament directors Betty and Tim Sullentrup organized a fun and efficiently run event on a fine sunny day. For the second year in a row, the Snowbirds were victorious. There were 140 members who played a total of 144 games, with the Snowbirds winning 75 matches to 64 for the Sweatbirds. Five matches resulted in ties. Betty Sullentrup gave special thanks to Larry Ott Realty for sponsoring this event, and to the 16 great volunteers Above, the Snow- who helped facilitate a fun pickleball birds of Pickleball Members of the Music Club will present a program showcasing the tal- party. Club celebrate ents of various club members. The free concert is for Sun City West res- their victory. idents and their invited guests on April 10, at 2 p.m., at the Stardust PINOCHLE Below, Dave Theatre. The Sun City West Pinochle Club Weinbach in- plays “Single Deck Pinochle” at 11:15 structs SCW pick- From Page 28 opportunities. There are two Print and a.m. every Monday at the Beardsley leball club Projected Images competitions each Recreation Center, in the Sagebrush members on tech- year for beginner, advanced, and master. Room. It’s a fun game with good fellow- niques to improve Check the website for travel opportuni- ship, and good entertainment. This is a their skills. ties, classes, user groups, competition casual environment that provides PHOTOGRAPHY WEST dates, social events, and general infor- friendly competition. Come early, with mation. We need monitors to keep our Photography West at the Beardsley or without a partner. Meet new friends club open. Bring a friend and monitor tea. Also last month, Shannon Jefferson, rhythms designed for everybody and Recreation Center is a club for Sun City and enjoy some little snacks to nibble on together! while engaging in fellowship with other our instructor, finished her three classes every body! With Kort’s unique style of West residents who enjoy photography. teaching our members how to create showing and calling the steps, you’ll be Photo/Video/Digital labs (623-544- players. PICKLEBALL Annual dues are $5 and $1 per ses- dyed Ukrainian Easter Eggs. It was a dancing to the beat in no time! Cost is 6520) hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon- very popular class and we had fun dye- $5 for members and $6 for guests. days through Thursdays. You may Sun City West Pickleball club hosted sion for prize money. On the last Wednesday of each month, there is a ing eggs and creating patterns on the Annual membership is $5. mount and matt pictures, sign up for national champion Dave "Badger" eggs with our kistky (writing tool). In- Call 480-259-7281 or visit classes, get information and pay dues. Weinbach, for two clinics Feb. 25. Forty single deck tournament in the Saguaro Room at 11:15 a.m. Sign up on the deed, we have had a very busy March. rocknroll.scwclubs.com for more infor- You can also convert 8mm and 16mm members of the club signed up for the April will be a slower month for us, and mation and updates. silent, sound, or Hi 8 movies to DVD, sold-out events on the Sands pickleball Monday before the tournament. The en- trance fee is $2 for prize money. we will be able to enjoy each other’s make movies, transfer slides and VHS courts at the R.H. Johnson Recreation company, paint, and get ready to cele- ROCKHOUNDS WEST to DVD, work with Elements, and trans- Center. Double deck Pinochle is played every Saturday night at 5:15 with the Saturday brate Spring/Easter. The Rockhounds West Club is a club fer records or cassettes to CDs. You will The first clinic, for 3.0 to 3.5 rated Beardsley Porcelain Club hours are want to learn to use our Still Life and players, had 20 participants from noon Gamesters at the Beardsley Recreational dedicated to learning about the geology Center. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednes- of Arizona through education of its Portrait Studio. Visit our website at pho- to 2 p.m., followed by the second clinic, day, Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to noon tographyscw.org. for 4.0-4.5-plus rated players, also with The Pinochle Club named its 2019 of- members by guest speakers at the ficers recently: Kathy Holm, vice presi- Friday. If you are interested in learning monthly meetings. The club takes a Photography West meets at 10 a.m. 20 participants, from 2 to 4 p.m. These the art of Porcelain Painting, or just Fridays in the Stardust Theatre at clinics were endorsed and facilitated by dent; Lou Bonar, president; Pia Fenton, monthly field trip to rock and mineral secretary; Bob Paroubek, treasurer. want to visit our club room to see what sites for collection of rock specimens. Kuentz Rec Center with a special pro- the Pickleball Club's PickleSkills Plus we are doing, come to the Beardsley gram each week. Solo Shows are in the Instructional Program. Sun City West There is also a monthly campfire for PORCELAIN PAINTERS Center. We welcome visitors and would members to share their finds and enjoy Photo Lab at 2 p.m. (April 12, 26) and Pickleball Club vice president Ken love to meet you. For $5, you get a photography is displayed at the library. Holtz and training director Bruce Wray The Spring Craft Fair is over now, the camaraderie of other members. Call year's membership, free lessons, a free 207-505-1542 for more information. Pictures and cards are available for pur- were instrumental in organizing these and we are already thinking about the piece of porcelain, and free use of chase at the Village Store. clinics. fall event. Last month we visited The brushes, paints, and kilns for your first SCRAPBOOKING, Photography West is dedicated to The annual Pickleball Club Snow- Spicery for a three-course tea in Glen- project. It is a great way to create beau- helping its members become better pho- birds vs. Sweatbirds tournament was dale. Our members really enjoyed this tiful keepsakes for yourself, family or PAPERCRAFT & MORE tographers through instructional pro- held Feb. 26 at Liberty Courts, Palm time together at the Spicery where we friends. Your art is high fired and can go grams, workshops, and mentoring Ridge Recreation Center. Snowbirds ate, talked, laughed and drank delicious Things have quieted down here at the in the oven, dishwasher and microwave. Scrapbooking and card-making club. It Please call or leave a message for Gayle is always hustle and bustle while we Scapito, 623-451-7852, or Pat Dowling, prepare for the craft fairs. The spring fair 480-392-3342, if you have any ques- was held March 16 and we hope you en- tions or are interested in joining. joyed all the talent on display not only ROCK ‘N’ ROLL DANCE for our club but all those in Sun City West. Spring into dance action ’cuz the Our new member welcome luncheon heart of rock ‘n’ roll is still beatin’ right will be held on April 5 in the Sagebrush here in Sun City West! We have you Room. covered all year with Classic Rewind Those members participating in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Dances and Rock ‘n’ recipe exchange need to have them Rhythms Dance Exercise. ready in time for the exchange April 10. Rock ‘n’ Roll Dances: Singles and Kathy Greene will teach us how to couples, let’s dance! Join DJ, Kort make 10 cards using one sheet of de- Honoring veterans who served in Kurdi, for our Classic Rewind Dances signer paper plus card stock for the base. combat areas is a very important on Saturday, April 6, and Saturday, April This class is on April 18 and is a great monthly recognition program for 20, at Palm Ridge Rec Center. A lesson way to make the best use of your paper. the Palo Verde Patchers Club. In is at 6 p.m. and the dance is from 6:30 New member orientation is April 26. February, we honored Bob Burns to 9. Kort plays the hottest top dance Upon joining SPAM, you are given the date of the next orientation class as well and Malcolm Fordham by pre- music from the ’60’s, ’70s and ’80s, from rock to Motown, including a few as the choice of two dates for monitor- senting them each with an honor current favorites and requests - all from ing. Be assured, your first-time monitor- quilt. Pictured with their wives are the original artists! Cups and ice are ing is done with an experienced club Phyllis and Bob Burns and Mal- provided. Feel free to bring whatever member. Members are always helpful colm and June Fordham and pro- snacks and beverages you like! Cost is and happy to show you the ropes. Our gram chairperson Ellen $6 for members and $8 for guests. club only requires two monitoring days Cromwell-Cecile. Behind the Dance Exercise: Join Kort on the a year. scenes, Vivian Bjornlie, Jerry dance floor at 9 a.m. every Saturday SPAM is what we call our club. It is Gauerke and several Palo Verde morning at R.H. Johnson Social Hall as short for Scrapbooking, Papercraft and Patchers members meet twice a he leads us in his one-of-a-kind dance More. We meet 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday month to put together Honor exercise program called “Rock ‘n’ evenings; from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Quilts for the monthly Honor Quilt Rhythms.” This fun, energizing class for Veterans presentation. uses basic, easy dance steps and Continued on Page 30 Page 30 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 April 2019 Club Corner

On Feb. 11, Rockhounds West Club celebrated Valentine’s Day with a dinner at the Palm Ridge Rec Center. Music was provided by the band, Desert Sky, for both line dancing and other dance styles. The club “rocked.” Basic Silvercraft Class member show off their rings they made in class. For club information, call 207-505-1542. will have three summer sessions into more women of any skill level. Join us From Page 29 September. For information, contact and make new friends. For information, and check us out. We are busy creating - 12:45 p.m. general meeting at Palm Ken Skinner, 623-546-8983 or azsrsoft- call Rick Bialock at 360-509-3625. new, original pieces to sell now or to Ridge Rec Center. Sign-up for outside ball.com. Green Team: Newcomers are evalu- give as gifts. Guests are always wel- activities and meet new friends. Pro- There are 34-38 teams, fewer in sum- ated then assigned. For information, call come, and we love to show off our gram and refreshments available. Guests Thursdays; and 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays. mer, plus special games. Teams usually John Kachorsky at 661-313-4091. work! are welcome. For information, call Saturday’s also are an option from 12:30 have 11 players, including four outfield- Karen at 623-214-7324. to 5 p.m. We do hope you come by to ers and a rover, but no rover in American SPANISH SINGLES Tuesday, April 30 - 5:45 p.m. game see what we are all about or call Kathy League. Cost is only $25 per year ($100 night at Beardsley Res Center in the The Spanish Club is in full swing Greene at 623-512-3504. Here are the upcoming April activities the first year) and includes uniform. with many activities. The annual winter for the Singles Club: Chicory Room. BYOB and snacks to Open practices, tournaments and four SILVERCRAFT WEST share, lots of games and friendly folks. fiesta featured a taco bar and a Mexican Friday, April 12 - 11 a.m. picnic at special games on other days. For infor- folk-dance performance by the Ballet Beardsley Rec Center Ramada 1 and 2. Come and welcome new hostess Mary. mation, contact Ken Skinner, 623-546- Spring in Arizona – what could be Folklorico de Thompson Ranch. A sec- Watch for our “Sun City West Singles” For information, call 623-546-1632. 8983 or azsrsoftball.com. better? Our snowbird friends are return- ond fiesta will be hosted by the Board banner. BYOB, picnic food to share, and 70s Softball League: Club members ing to their homes in the north, but we SOFTBALL April 11 to celebrate the supportive your own table service. When is the last born in 1949 or earlier are eligible to are here for the duration. This is a great membership. It will be held at Palm time you went to a picnic with friends Sun City West and Sun City residents play in one of two divisions based on time to work in the Silver Club as we Ridge Recreation Center. Classes are with the opportunity to meet others? can sign up for exciting senior slow- skills. Games alternate between Sun have wonderful air conditioning and meeting at 9 to 11 a.m. at Beardsley Guests are welcome. For information, pitch softball any time. We offer three City West and Sun City on Saturday plenty of room for all your projects. Monday through Friday. There are be- call Karen 623-214-7324. fun leagues: Central, between the more mornings. For information, call Rich Our club is in the R.H. Johnson ginning, intermediate and advanced lev- Saturday, April 13 - 4:30 p.m. house recreational National or the more ad- McAndrews at 406-370-9342 Recreation Center, Building G2. Hours els in addition to conversation groups. party. BYOB and snacks to share. Ad- vanced American league. Games are Women’s Softball: The “Hot Flashes” are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Most classes will be completed by mid- dress at March general meeting sign-up. twice per week - no weekends - alternat- play in Sun City West on most Saturdays Friday and in the mornings on Saturday; April. There is material for every level For information, call Lillie at 623-566- ing between beautiful Liberty Field in from November to March. Catch these phone number is 623-584-8153. from the casual new learner to the de- 1790. Sun City West and Sun Bowl Field in gals! For information, call Carol Bow- Are you thinking about trying some- tailed fluent language specialist. All Tuesday, April 23 (note date change) Sun City. The spring session began in den at 623-337-5131 thing new this year? Stop by the club classes are free for members. Member- January with new teams that will con- Coed League: This is about fun, not ship dues are $15. tinue until mid-April. After that, the club competition. We are always looking for If you want to join or continue learn- ing Spanish this summer, visit spanish.scwclubs.com. The website pro- vides a listing of summer classes and in- formation on class instructors. Mexican Train board games, book club and movie nights continue as interactive so- cial activities for members. A cooking class enabled members to have a hands- on experience preparing Hispanic foods. Ten members completed a two-week Spanish immersion program in Oaxaca, Mexico. They were exposed to intensive Spanish language lessons and travel to other villages and ruins. A second travel experience at the beginning of April was a full week excursion to Mexico City. All the main sights of Mexico’s capital city and Aztec ruins were experienced on this trip. Transportation and guided RHYTHM TAPPERS tours were included. Rhythm Tappers male members always add a special spark to our For questions about Spanish Club shows and sometimes a good bit of humor! What might be in store Above, Alana, Janis and Pam are busy working on their projects that in- classes or social activities visit our web- for the 2019 November show? Pictured left to right: Jeff and Mary volve stamping and scrapbooking. Below, the April calendar is filling up. site, read our newsletter, call 701-866- Jane Heffington, Donna and Peter Meyer, Joann Claiborne, and On April 3, Judi Amaroso will demonstrate a stamping technique involv- 9460, or email [email protected]. husband Fred LaMonica. If you’d like to be part of that upcoming ing the use of a laundry dryer sheet. SPORTSMAN’S show, or just want to have fun while getting some heart and brain healthy exercise, sign up for our next session. It begins April 29 The web site address is: and runs into early July, picking up again in September through No- sportsman.scwclubs.com. vember on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in the Dance This club offers Sun City West men Room at Palm Ridge Rec Center. We have Beginning Tap at 9 a.m. and women a multitude of outdoor Ari- and Morning Tap at 10, followed by Jazz at 11 and Jazzy Poms at zona activities. These include Big noon. Advanced Tap is at 1 and Precision Tap, a form of clogging Wheels (off road vehicles), Easy Riders, requiring experienced dancers, at 2. We hope to add a non-per- birding, fishing, GEOcaching, hiking, horseback riding, white water rafting, forming Belly Dance class at 6 p.m. and possibly a Ceilidh Dance target shooting, and travel (“Adventures class at 7 p.m. Join us in our successful attempts to have a fabu- with Marilynn”). We have just added lous time while energizing mind, body, and spirit! Registration forms clay target shooting at the Ben Avery are available in the dance room or on our website, tappers.scw- Range. Information about these activi- clubs.com. For questions, call Jan at 503-367-4986 or Linda at 402-880-8998. 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Singles Club members recently enjoyed a trip to Wickenberg. From left to right: Allen Thompson, Sue Brokaw, Kay Heinig, Mary Mueller, Sharon Willams and Karen Larson. SQUARE DANCE From Page 30 The Westerners Square Dance Club does square dancing, round dancing, and line dancing. If you are a square dancer, ties is available on the website, under come any Thursday. We meet all year. “Activities.” Square dancing is with the fabulous The club’s activities are designed to caller Lee Hailey from 7 to 9 p.m. We make one feel more connected to Sun have refresher classes beginning at 5:45 City West and to Arizona as one learns p.m. on Thursdays. There are line dance about area history, geology, geography, Mary Ann attends her "glass garden" and also creates unique works of art, including a seascape (below). lessons most Mondays at 6 to 8 p.m. flora, and fauna. These activities are also This year we will have a special Sun- ideas and not out of a pattern book. A a way to help maintain one’s body and day afternoon Spring Fling Square and visit to Chartres Cathedral in France in- brain health. Round Dance at Palm Ridge, from 2 to spired her to love glass after seeing their You may join the membership at the 4:30 p.m. April 7. Dan Nordbye will call Rose Window. She loves to work with next general meeting on April 15, at the the square dances and Larry Sperry the fused glass (kiln fired) and combines it R.H. Johnson Social Hall, 19803 R.H round dances. with colorful opalescent flat glass to Johnson Blvd., Sun City West. The All regular dances are at the R.H. form wonderful dimensional works of meeting starts at 1 p.m. and the guest Johnson Social Hall. Sun City West res- art. She recently put an addition on her speaker will begin at about 1:45. The idents and invited guests are welcome. home to satisfy her stained-glass hobby. speaker is Amanda Rothermal who is Their RV took them to Apache Junction, online and in print form. It’s a handy For information, call Bill or Suzy at She has many other interests, includ- the interpretive ranger at Estrella Moun- where a fellow RVer told them to check thing to have at your fingertips. 623-251-7655 or Paul at 608-669-0595. ing gardening. She enjoys other craft tain Regional Park. Her topic is informa- out Sun City West. After four days of Mixed drop-in tennis Tuesdays, work, teaches macramé and has knit tion about the Colorado River basin and viewing, they decided this was "Disney- Thursdays, and Saturdays will continue STAINED GLASS many hats for charity. predictions for the effect on Arizona’s land for Seniors!" In January of 1998, to play at Memo’s courts at 10 a.m. until Mary Ann grew up in Ohio, attended water situation. CRAFTERS they became residents. further notice. Monday and Wednesday Notre Dame for Women in Ohio and Come meet our Activity Group Lead- Enjoy her creations in our April win- mixed drop-in meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Mary Ann Talavage is the Stained met Joe at a Newman Club Dance in ers and find out how easy it is to start dow at Palm Ridge, along with a display same place. This is a great way to meet Glass Artist of the Month for April. 1964. They settled in Lafayette, Ind., getting to learn all about our wonderful of works by new members of the club. new people and have some lively tennis Mary Ann is one of our most creative where Joe became an engineering pro- Sonoran Desert. at the same time. artists. Most of her projects are her own fessor at Purdue. This gave them lots of TENNIS The February fundraising golf tourna- travel time to tour the world. Mary Ann Spring is in the air, and it is time to fi- ment was even more successful than last taught business in high schools and year, resulting in a $4,000 donation to community college for many years after nally shed some of the winter layers - not too soon for most tennis players, St. Vincent de Paul. their son became a teenager. During the Last month’s Hobo Stew Social was time she spent at home, she became a who are enjoying all activities on the new courts. the usual success, with lots of tennis and Master Gardener and has continued her platform tennis, good food and bever- love of plants in Arizona. Her garden Not only tennis, but platform tennis, volleyball, and table tennis fall under the ages, and plenty of socializing. pots have even sprouted "glass flowers!" The next general meeting will be at 5 Mary Ann and her husband, Joe, umbrella of the Tennis Club, so there are lots of benefits for the annual $15 dues. p.m. April 9 in the Social Hall with a spent many vacations in their RV look- 4:30 p.m. Happy Hour. ing for the perfect place to retire. They One of them is the membership roster, took lots of time exploring the southern which is updated each year and includes states and even Mexico in their quest. addresses, phone numbers and email ad- Continued on Page 32 dresses, if desired. It may be accessed Left, from November to March 10 tennis teams, with four members each, play each team in a round robin Above, Sportsman’s Club C hikers on the Maricopa Trail. Below, Hikers and the top two teams at the also hiked on the Black Canyon Trail in February. end play against each other to determine the overall win- ner. There were more than 40 Sun City West Tennis players in the mix. The Sun City West team of Sandy Gruin, Al Peterson, Bev Jenkins and Pete Anderson ended the round robin as the top point scorer and then went on to win the playoff against the second top scorer Corte Bella team. Right, The other side was full also. Brats, pulled pork, chops, and drinks for all. Great year of mixed dou- bles. Page 32 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 April 2019 Club Corner

THEATRE ning Bee on Feb. 16. Come see their work in the display windows in Studio WEST 2. The spinners meet to spin on Thurs- day afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. Attached is a In February, weavers welcomed picture left to Robyn Spady who taught a class on Cut- right of the direc- ting Loose with Tied Weaves and also tor Anita Rich gave a lecture on using the computer and actor program Fiberworks for design patterns. Theresa Sum- We celebrated President’s Day with a mers. The April President’s Pie Party hosted by our co- 16 Theatre West presidents Bonnie Benson and Terri program will fea- Reeves. Another February offering was ture "Porch Re- the Introduction to Inkle Weaving class, vival" by Mark taught by Karen Lowry. Students Rigney. Two sis- learned to create bands or ribbons of woven fiber on an Inkle Loom. In ters sit on their Pictured here are students going into a forward fold which incorporates porch on a hot afternoon. As they rock and fan themselves they talk March, Deborah Silver gave a lecture on Split Shed Weaving, a weaving tech- flexibility, strength, and balance. Check our website at scwyoga.com for about the tent revival they attended the night before. Their conver- information on our classes. sation takes some turns and it seems a "different revival" happens nique that she has developed using tribal art, history and symbolism as her on their porch. Come for an afternoon of fun entertainment at 1:30 themes. Weavers learned how to design players with little or no knowledge of on a mat. Classes on the mat offer a va- in the Stardust Theater located at the Kuentz Center, at the corner curves and other designs into a piece different types of Hand and Foot and riety of Yoga levels and styles, three of of R.H. Johnson and Stardust boulevards. Members and their woven edge to edge. Canasta games. Contact President Shel- which focus specifically on core exer- guests are welcome. In March weavers and basketeers co- ley Giles at 623-386-0986 for more in- cises (Pilates), one class emphasizing sponsored an hors d’oeuvres and dessert formation or stop by the Women’s Club healthy stretching and two classes for quarterly for a general gathering in the Kuentz courtyard with at Kuentz Rec Center across from the roll and release. New on Friday, we offer membership meeting and opportunities to view each other’s proj- Stardust Theatre. Qigong and Yoga Nidra and on Thurs- luncheon party. There are ects in their respective studios. In April day a class specifically for those who are also special social events we look forward to learning how to YOGA new to Yoga. There are classes in the scheduled throughout the weave on Triangle Looms, newly pur- Treat yourself to Yoga! Yoga practice morning, afternoon, evening, and Satur- year. All Sun City West chased by the club. We also will enjoy promotes flexibility, balance, strength, days. Sun City West residents may try residents who are rec card our spring luncheon at Briarwood Coun- and confidence all of which lead to re- two classes before joining the Yoga holders are welcome. try Club April 12. ducing stress and fatigue. The Yoga Club, but they must pay the class fee. Visit the Water Fitness If you are interested in joining Club offers a variety of classes for be- Class fees vary from free to $4, depend- Club’s website waterfit- Weavers West, please stop by our studio. ginners to intermediate/advanced levels ing upon the accreditation level of the ness.scwclubs.com for ad- Applications are available at the moni- of senior yoga practice. The schedule of- instructor. Annual dues for Yoga Club ditional information. If tor’s desk in Studio 1. Sign up for a Be- fers 26 classes at three recreation cam- membership are $10 per calendar year. you have questions, please ginning Weaving I class. You can view puses. Five chair classes are for those For class descriptions, instructor bios, contact President Nancy some of our members’ work in our dis- who find it difficult to get up and down schedules, venues, and fees, check our Patten at 414-916-9174. play windows. Weaving and spinning website at scwyoga.com. items are available for sale at the Village WEAVERS Store. WEST WOMEN’S CLUB Weavers West wel- comes all new and experi- enced weavers and Weavers West’s Introduction to Inkle Weaving spinners to tour our stu- class was taught by Karen Lowry in February. dios in Kuentz Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. From Page 31 Monthly meetings are held on the first Friday of each month with a social gath- ering at 9 a.m. followed by a member- The Women’s Club of Sun City West ship meeting and program. is currently offering free lessons for Our spinners held their annual Spin- Mah Jongg, Pinochle, and Euchre. In ad- dition, we are looking for all types of WATER FITNESS We know that water exercise puts less stress on the body while providing many great benefits! And it’s fun! We offer three different water exercise routines, ZYMURGY lasting approximately 50 minutes, com- prised of a warm-up/stretching section, Zymurgy members thank Jody Yeomans and Margaret Gibb with a cake cardio/aerobic workout, and a cool- for running Live Tuzday since May 2015. Below, Terry Huerst continues down/balance section. The three rou- the Coffee Roasting classes. tines are set to recorded music with spoken instruction and are alternated. Work out at your own pace. The exer- cises are self-directed and performed in- dependently. Many exercises can be modified to meet specific individual needs. WESTERNAIRES We are happy to be able to offer three pool options and schedules throughout The men and women of the Westernaires are ready to welcome the year. Options are: you to their concert, "The Bright Side of Spring" to be presented at R.H. Johnson outdoor pool - 9 to 10 7 p.m. April 5, 6 and 8; and 2 p.m. April 7. Performances are in the a.m., Monday through Friday, all year Stardust Theatre at Kuentz Rec Center, 14401 R.H. Johnson Blvd. Beardsley indoor pool - 9 to 10 a.m., All reserved seats are $10 and can be purchased at the R.H. John- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, all year son Rec Center Box Office between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday Palm Ridge indoor pool - 8 to 9 a.m., through Friday and online at suncitywest.com (click Association In- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, November formation, Things To Do, Stardust Theatre Tickets). There will be through March. a wide variety of songs for all to enjoy, such as: "On the Street Members can attend sessions at any Where You Live," "Dry Bones," "The Rose," "Cry Me a River," "Eli- of these pools on the days and times in- jah and Joshua" and a special presentation of a song with music dicated. We invite you to try the exercise and lyrics by Kendall Stiles a former Director of the Westernaires. sessions five times before deciding to There may also be tickets available the day of each Concert at the join. Membership is $10 per year. Out- Stardust Theatre Box Office prior to each performance. side of pool time, club members meet