July 2015 An official publication of the Recreation Centers of Sun City West Cool down with Summer Shows at Stardust The Rec Centers is offering and in a class all 7 p.m. Monday and two special Summer Shows in her own. Tuesday, Aug. 17 and Stardust Theatre this July and Her song 18. This group plays August for residents who stay choices reflect old a variety of instru- with us year-round. standards: Judy ments, ranging from Mary Jo Johnson will per- Garland, Frank the 12-string guitar to form twice – at 7 p.m. Monday Sinatra, Lori Mor- six-string guitar, to and Tuesday, July 13 and 14, at gan, Tina Turner bass, banjo and the Theatre, located at Stardust and Patsy Cline, congo. Get out of the and R.H. Johnson boulevards. to name a few. heat and join us for Mary Jo, who relocated to She will deliver this wonderful tribute the Valley in 2002 from Min- an evening to re- group. nesota, has been performing in member. Tickets for each front of audiences since the In-Folk-Us, a show are $6 and tender age of 8. She is full of Kingston Trio Tribute, will available at the Box Office or In-Folk-Us, a Kingston Trio Tribute band will perform two shows Aug. energy, and is funny, delightful perform two shows as well, at online at suncitywest.com. 17 and Aug. 18. Hey you! Yeah, we’re talking to you!

Tickets on sale Did that headline get your at- tention? Good! Sometimes, no matter what we do here at the now for The Texas Rec Centers, it’s hard to get our residents’ attention. Seems strange, considering we’ve got Tenors show our very own newspaper, a The Texas Tenors are website, enews, a Facebook coming to Sun City West on page, comment forms, posters, Feb. 1 and 2, 2016, with public meetings, etc., etc., etc. shows at 3 and 7 p.m. Doors Hmmmm, maybe the prob- will open at 2:30 and 6:30 lem is you are all drowning in to know what you want to do ested in becoming an officer or p.m. and shows are held at information? Well, hopefully yet, or how much time or in leader in an organization. Palm Ridge Recreation Cen- this little article stands out, be- what capacity you might want These sessions are open to all ter, 13800 Deer Valley cause this is important. to lend a hand. Just wanting to residents. Call Peggy Augus- Drive, in Sun City West. Whether you were one of the learn is enough at this stage. tine at 623-544-6031. With their Emmy Award first people to buy a home in Here’s how to get started: Remember, Sun City West is winning PBS special now Sun City West, or you’re still TORCH Citizens Acad- YOUR community. We would airing across the country, unpacking your moving boxes emy: This seven-week acad- love to hear your voice, and we and Billboard chart topping - Sun City West is your home! emy is held every spring and want you to be involved! albums, it’s easy to see why We hope that means you take fall, and is limited to about 42 The Texas Tenors are as much pride in it as we do, students a session to provide quickly becoming Amer- that you want to learn about hands-on, in-depth experience. Inside this issue: ica’s favorite new tenors. your great community, and that You will learn all the ins and ment to quality, family en- you want to be INVOLVED! Since their whirlwind outs of life in unincorporated All States Club...... 11 tertainment for all ages. Citizen engagement is im- debut five years ago on Sun City West. Call Dick Bowling...... 15 Whether it be stage, televi- perative to the success of a vi- NBC’s America’s Got Tal- Schroeder at 623-544-6120 to Calendar...... 5 sion, recording or multi- brant community - especially a ent, The Texas Tenors have learn more. Club Contacts...... 10 media projects, these “three 36-year-old, unincorporated accumulated a long list of Governing Board and Club Corner...... 22-28 friends with a dream” never community like ours. Involve- awards, accolades and ex- Committees: Sitting in on a Community News...... 7-8 forget their roots. ment can mean a lot of things - cited fans. They have per- public Board meeting or Com- Entertainment...... 17, 20 You won’t want to miss it can be as simple as educating formed more than 800 mittee meeting is a simple way Explore...... 21 this special performance! yourself so you can dispel ru- concerts around the world to get involved and learn. And Financials...... 6 Tickets for this public event mors you hear in the commu- and have collaborated with if it piques your interest to Golf/Sports...... 12-13 are $30 and on sale now at nity; it can mean serving as a some of the most prestigious want to serve on one of those Governing Board...... 4 the R.H. Johnson Box Of- chartered club officer; or it can symphonies, performing arts committees, or maybe run for Library...... 14 fice, 19803 R.H. Johnson even inspire you to seek a po- centers and arenas in the the Board, you can do that, too. News...... 1-5 Blvd. in Sun City West, or sition on the Governing Board. United States. Call Deborah Hevesy at 623- Phone Numbers...... 10 online at suncitywest.com. All of those things start with The Texas Tenors proudly 544-6115 for details. PORA...... 9 The box office is open from one thing - interest. Are you in- remain self-produced and Leadership Training: Travel...... 18-19 8 a.m-2 p.m. weekdays. terested in learning more about managed with a commit- Twice a year we offer leader- Village Store...... 16 Sun City West? You don’t need ship training for anyone inter- Page 2 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 July 2015 Mark July 4 with Yankee Doodle Sweethearts

The mother-daughter trio Sweethearts are from Yankee Doodle Sweet- Mesa. Jana Waters has hearts will perform at Palm been singing all of her life, Ridge Rec Center on July 4 so when her daughters, as part of the Rec Centers’’ Ashley and Haley, came Fourth of July celebration. along, it was only natural Doors open at 12:30 p.m. they form a group. Ashley and the show begins at 1. and Haley grew up watch- Tickets are available now ing their mother sing and and free to residents and perform, and sang around their invited guests; how- the house with their ever seats will be assigned. mother. Eventually they Those interested in attend- performed in school and at ing must bring their recre- their own events. Now all ation card to the Box three women sing together Office to received two free in a local professional tickets per card. group, Resonance Vocal ‘Night Fever’ celebrates The Yankee Doodle Ensemble. the Bee Gees in Beardsley Park The show must go on... Join us Wednesday, Nov. 4, collection of Bee Gees hits, at Beardsley Park, 12755 and includes best loved songs Beardsley Road, in Sun City such as “Massachusetts,” West for an evening of Bee “Words,” “Spicks and Gees hits performed by the Specks,” “Tragedy,” “I Started “Night Fever” tribute band. a Joke,” “How Deep Is Your Tickets for this event are Love,” “Run to Me,” along $12.50 and are on sale now. with disco tracks, “Night Even today, no party is com- Fever,” “Stayin’ Alive” and plete without some Bee Gees “You Should Be Dancin’.” songs, and no night on the Night Fever also will present town can end without hearing a touching tribute to the two at least one of their harmony- lost Gibb brothers, Andy and laden tracks. The Bee Gees Maurice. music is timeless, and fans Tickets may be purchased at around the world clamor to the Rec Centers’ Box Office hear their songs performed and online. Visit live. Night Fever fills that suncitywest.com and click the need! This amazing re-cre- green “Online Ticketing” but- ation of the Bee Gees’ music ton. Tickets will not be avail- is based on the 1997 “One able at the gate. Night Only” concert in Las The gates will open at 5 p.m. Vegas, and the highly ac- and the show starts at 7. Con- claimed live recording of that cessions including brats, hot concert later released on dogs, burgers, beverages, ice DVD. cream and more will be avail- This show’s playlist has able for sale. The public is By the time you receive your July Rec Center News, work should be just about complete at the Stardust been hailed as the definitive welcome! Theatre. The theater was expected to be closed for renovations through June 22. RHJ north lot repaved thanks to settlement agreement

The north R.H. Johnson Recreation Center parking lot was repaved in June thanks to a Pinnacle paved the lot two years ago but problems quickly arose with the asphalt coming settlement agreement. Pinnacle Paving repaired the parking lot and covered legal fees, up and cracks appearing, and the matter had been in legal dispute until the settlement ensuring the Association received the parking lot it originally paid for at no additional costs. agreement was reached. July 2015 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 3 Sun City West is going to the dogs (and cats)

August generally isn’t a fa- Society has been the state’s vorite month for most Arizo- largest animal welfare and nans, but it does have one protection agency, and the redeeming quality for employ- state’s designated responder ees of the Recreation Centers for animals in distress. They of Sun City West: the Associ- safeguard, rescue, shelter, ation’s annual Employee En- heal, adopt and advocate for hancement Luncheon is held animals in need. during this hot, slow month In addition to providing in- every year. formation about this vital Designed to honor service- community service and how award winners, employee sug- you can help, the Waggin’ gestions and longevity with a Wheels mobile adoption vehi- special program and luncheon, cle will be here at the R. H. this year’s event (on Thursday, Johnson Recreation Center Aug. 13), will have an added that morning with a truckload bonus for the community and of lovable, adoptable pets. The some four-legged friends as pets have hit the road to visit the Arizona Humane Society Sun City West in hopes of joins us to present the “Dog finding their forever families The Waggin’ Wheels will be at the R.H. Johnson Recreation Center Aug. 13 for the “Dog Days of Summer Days of Summer Paw-ty.” and will be eager to meet em- Paw-ty.” For close to 60 years, the ployees as well as residents. the R.H. Johnson Library at nine passengers, before it tions about adoption and dis- Arizona Humane Society has The community is invited to the corner of R.H. Johnson heads to the employee event. cuss how you can help the an- fostered the belief that every stop by the mobile unit be- and Meeker boulevards to Humane Society staff will be imals and the Humane pet deserves a good life. The tween 8:30 and 11 a.m. near meet its furry feline and ca- on hand to answer any ques- Society’s programs.

Garage Stock up at Friends’ Book Sale Safe haven The next Friends of the R. H. Johnson Library book sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, in the Social Sale Hall, 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd. You will be amazed at the terrific bargains. In addition to wonderful fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, biography, arts and returns crafts, large print books, puzzles, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks, this sale will include many unusual items, such as a complete The Sun City West set of the 1999-2008 Statehood Quarters lovingly collected Garage Sale will return and displayed in the official commemorative album. Oct. 17. Reservations There will also be a stamp collection featuring many of the can be made at the box 1995 Commemorative Stamps accompanied by the official office starting Sept. 1. collection book. Face value of just this portion of the donation Only Sun City West rec is well over $100, but the collection also includes many stamps from the U.S. and foreign countries, such as the “Bea- card holders may reserve tles” from Tanzania, the “Lion King” from Uganda and “Marilyn a space. Monroe” from Montserrat. Update your emergency info with Member Services The Membership Services Office reminds information is critical. you to keep your emergency contact informa- In addition, the Posse often relies on this in- tion up to date with us. There have been times formation to locate you at a secondary address when law enforcement and state officials, the when you are away from Sun City West if Rec Centers and Sheriff’s Posse staff have re- something should happen to your property. For lied on residents’ emergency contact informa- example, if a monsoon storm breaks a window tion to locate loved ones in case of an accident on your home, the Posse will need to know or other medical situation. how to contact you while you are out of town. It is important that you keep your emergency Will they know where to reach you so your contact information current. Whenever your home can be secured until your return? contacts change their names, addresses, or tele- Stop by Membership Services today to ver- phone numbers, remember to update this in- ify the information we have on file for you. formation in your wallet identification card, The office is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. week- Box Office employee Lynne McCray noticed this downspout damage at cell phone contact list, and Membership Of- days at the R.H. Johnson Administrative Of- her house, with landscape rock strewn all around. Thanks to an idea fices contact files. In the event of a major fices, 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City from a friend, she was able to remove the bottom section of the down- trauma, providing accurate emergency contact West. spout, which freed a trapped baby bunny. It had apparently run in there to hide from a coyote, which then did the damage shown. Page 4 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 July 2015 Governing Board Governing Board Incoming president Directors All Directors: [email protected] welcomes new board members, praises past decisions PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT Nancy Landwert Wanda Schnabel In March 2015, Sun City fices, new cal year, our directors are busy July 2013-June 2016 July 2014-June 2017 West elected four individuals signage and getting their new committees 623-910-1104 623-975-5360 to serve on the Governing new walk- organized and setting the next [email protected] Golf Chair Board for the up-coming year. ways and year committee goals. As a [email protected] I would like to welcome Darris lan d s cap - Board, we all want to be ready Larsen, Peggy Robbins, Ed ing. This for whatever challenges should Van Cott and Mikal Haaheim will be an be on the horizon for us; and to the 2015-16 Governing o n g o i n g we know they are there. Board. They take the seats of project, and During July and August, the outgoing Board members Mar- Phase 2 Nancy Governing Board does not ion Mosley, David Wilson and should be Landwert schedule workshops or regular Jack Steiner. Each year three completed President board meetings. The first TREASURER SECRETARY new Board members are in the next Board session in the new fiscal James Young Peggy Robbins elected, but since we had an fiscal year. year will be the General Man- July 2014-June 2017 June 2015-June 2018 early resignation this year four Under the capable direction ager’s Operations meeting at 623-328-9471 559-824-2271 seats were filled. Peggy Rob- of President Mosley, the Board 1:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, in Budget & Finance Chair Special Projects Chair bins was appointed in February busily and diligently worked the Governing Board Confer- [email protected] [email protected] to serve Nolan Reed’s remain- on the Reserve Study. The goal ence Room at the R.H. John- ing term, and then was elected is to have the study completed son Rec Center, 19803 R.H. for her own three-year term. in this next year. When the Re- Johnson Blvd. During President Marion serve Study is finished, the We remind you that all meet- Mosley’s term of office, we Board will be able to establish ings held by the Governing saw a lot of changes in our the cap for the Reserve Funds. Board are open meetings and community. Fry’s Market The Investment Policy also we enthusiastically invite you Place came to town, and most was established this year, and to attend. Your presence at any of the businesses located in the our current Reserve Funds al- of our meetings is welcome Diane Cheney Mikal Haaheim Sundome Plaza opened their ready are being invested ac- and appreciated. As a Govern- July 2014-June 2017 July 2015-June 2016 doors; a lot of new services to cording to this Investment ing Board, we want you to be 623-546-8026 623-214-8290 investigate! The Rec Centers Policy. Thank you, Marion, for more informed about what is Long Range Planning Chair Public Rela ons Chair also began a beautification of all your efforts and guidance to happening in our community [email protected] [email protected] the R.H. Johnson campus with get this task done; your hard and within the Association. painting, new lighting, the ad- work paid off. In keeping with the tradition dition of trees in front of the of- As we move into the new fis- that past President Patricia Tomlin established, the Presi- dent’s office hours again will be held each Monday morning from 9 a.m. to noon. This tra- dition will start again on Mon- Darris Larsen Ed Van Cott day, Sept. 14 (Sept. 7 is a Copyright © 2015 holiday). Whenever you have July 2015-June 2018 July 2015-June 2018 All Rights Reserved 503-459-2635 480-519-4738 something you wish to discuss, Sports Pavillion & Bowling Chair Special Projects Chair General Information: 623-544-6120 please feel free to come in and [email protected] ed.vanco @suncitywest.com General Manager - Michael Whiting, 623-544-6110; talk during these office hours. [email protected] During the summer, you may Editor - Katy O’Grady, 623-544-6027; [email protected] News Assistant - Michael Melissa; [email protected] call for an appointment, and arrangements to meet can be Member Services - 623-544-6100 arranged. You may also reach Membership as of June 1, 2015: 28,110 me at nancy.landwert@sunci- Recreation Centers of Sun City West tywest.com anytime you have 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, AZ 85375 a question or comment. [email protected] I hope you have a pleasant Kay Williams Board Manager suncitywest.com and scwaz.com summer. If you are traveling, July 2013-June 2016 Deborah Hevesy Sun City West is a senior community for individuals 55 and older. enjoy a safe and happy time 623-566-2894 623-544-6115 away from our beautiful com- Proper es Chair [email protected] Printed by Independent Newspapers. Advertising information: 623-972-6101. munity. We’ll look forward to [email protected] seeing all of you this fall. July 2015 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 5 Board meetings are Just because you’re leaving, on summer hiatus doesn’t mean this is goodbye! Governing Board Regular Meetings and Workshops are on hiatus in July and August. The next General Manager SCWAZ.COM Operations Meeting is 1:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, in the g Read the Rec News online to stay abreast of the latest and greatest! Governing Board Conference Room. g Check out our President’s blog If necessary, the Board may schedule a meeting during the g Read comments and questions from your fellow residents hitatus, but there are no plans at this time. Adequate notice g Watch for announcements for events coming this fall, and purchase would be given with postings at scwaz.com and on commu- your tickets online nity bulletin boards per policy if such a meeting is required. FACEBOOK.COM/SUNCITYWEST g Email your pictures of your traveling adventures to diana.wen- [email protected] and we’ll share them with our Facebook Offices close for Independence Day holiday friends in Sun City West. g Get the latest breaking news and feature stories, along with some Golf courses, rec centers remain open July 3-4 amazing photos, of what’s happening back here in Sun City West. g The Recreation Centers of regular business hours both Share our Facebook page with your out-of-town friends to show Sun City West will be closing days. them what they’re missing several offices on Friday, July Anyone needing to put guest 3, in honor of the Independ- credits on their account is in- SCWLIBRARY.COM ence Day holiday. vited to do so at Member Serv- g Access our digital library to download ebooks and digital audio books Membership, Administrative ices before the holiday, or any to enjoy during your travels. (Call us at 623-544-6130 if you need assis- Offices, and Golf Operations day of the week at Grandview tance.) will be closed on July 3 as well Golf Course, 14260 Meeker g Access Zinio magazines you can read on your electronic devices. as July 4 since it is a Saturday. Blvd. Member Services, 19803 The Library will be open July R.H. Johnson Blvd., is open 3, but closed on the Fourth. from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays YOUTUBE.COM/SUNCITYWESTAZ The Sports Pavilion will be but is closed on holidays. g Show off your awesome community to your friends! Let them see open on July 4 with its normal Rec Centers staff and Gov- our “Happy!” video, the community promo video, pickleball, swans, business hours reduced to 9 erning Board members wish puzzle, LPGA and more! a.m.-4 p.m. All Sun City West our residents and guests a safe golf courses will be open for and happy holiday. July 2015

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1 2 3 Rec Center News 4 Independence deadline Day

Independence Day Yankee Doodle observed; Offices Sweethearts closed 1 pm Palm Ridge

5 6 7 PR Meeting, 8 9 10 11 1:30 p.m. GB Conf Room

12 SCW Couples 13 Mary Jo Johnson, 14 Mary Jo Johnson, 15 16 17 18 Golf 7 p.m., Stardust 7 p.m., Stardust 7:30 am Stardust

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26 SCW Couples Golf 27 28 29 30 31 7 am Desert Trails

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 July 2015 May Financials

FINANCIAl SuMMARY: YTD Total Revenue KEY favorable to budget DEFINITIONS Cur Month Total Revenue YTD Total Expenses unfavorable to budget Revenue: Funds available to RCSCW Cur Month Total Expenses Expenses: Costs incurred by RCSCW

Month Month YTD YTD 2015 Fiscal Year 2014-15 Capital Projects $50,000 or Higher as of 5/31/15 REVENUE Actual Budget Actual Budget Budget Project Budget Cost YTD Total Membership 1,032,529 1,092,482 12,076,847 11,757,603 12,838,530 Administra on Recreation 8,931 4,500 102,929 73,650 77,350 Computer Hardware 120,000 3,880 RH Johnson Golf Fees 432,345 396,438 6,855,956 6,074,685 6,276,884 Tennis Courts 65,000 38,000 Bowling 29,831 21,500 534,214 515,150 539,150 Parking Lot Ligh ng (Social Hall to Library) 104,000 0 94,688 43,728 791,075 577,741 606,561 Ancillary Revenue Color and Stripe 7-Tennis Courts 51,000 58,610 Special Events (2,834) (577) 89,338 75,517 39,484 Resurface Outdoor Walking Track 160,000 99,970 Merchandise Sales 8,707 11,955 232,271 214,729 223,329 Beardsley Fitness Equipment 80,000 44,478 Food and Beverage 20,614 17,008 213,099 201,054 217,154 Pool U.V. Filtra on 85,000 49,046 2,257 8,100 55,902 89,100 97,200 Interest Income Pool Locker Rooms Remodeled 200,000 187,929 00795 00 Other Income Arts & Cra s Restroom Remodel 50,000 9,178 Asset Preservation Fee 362,800 321,600 3,306,300 2,623,200 2,913,600 Arts & Cra s Foam Roof Repair & Re-Coat 60,000 0 Total Revenue 1,989,868 1,916,734 24,258,726 22,202,428 23,829,241 Palm Ridge Restroom Expansion, Pickleball 70,000 29,909 Month Month YTD YTD 2015 EXPENSES Actual Budget Actual Budget Budget Pool liners & spas, Palm Ridge indoor 61,000 10,700 Kuentz 1,043,615 1,098,553 11,086,334 11,908,718 12,963,209 Wages & Benefits Replace Theatre Sea ng & Carpet 157,500 8,003 Operating Expenses 36,083 36,529 586,216 696,952 733,649 Maintenance Equipment Utilities 213,594 217,108 2,089,054 2,032,461 2,258,955 Pebblebrook 92,496 119,069 Stardust 92,889 78,983 Repair & Maintenance 121,560 76,696 1,234,747 1,078,848 1,214,183 Grandview 129,566 124,417 Interest & Financial 27,611 34,111 337,839 326,039 355,349 Echo Mesa 240,577 200,944 4,878 15,067 151,814 208,343 222,770 Legal & Professional Trail Ridge 194,297 188,625 Taxes & Insurance 43,817 40,766 503,769 474,971 519,216 Deer Valley 130,073 134,142 Supplies & Services 44,713 56,933 587,755 619,855 674,722 Desert Trails 118,752 118,909 Infrastructure Landscape Maintenance 105,500 58,175 1,082,880 1,147,886 1,234,465 Well Replacement 1,200,000 0 Employee Related 20,247 8,673 171,405 176,294 185,526 Facility Enhancement 310,000 311,219 280,984 257,000 2,886,790 2,827,000 3,084,000 Depreciation Trail Ridge-Bunker Sand Replacement 120,000 94,451 Total Expenses 1,942,603 1,899,610 20,718,601 21,497,367 23,446,044 Energy Conserva on 100,000 13,288 * Board Safety & Structural Integrity 90,000 17,894 approved 47,265 17,123 3,540,125 705,061 383,197 Changing Demographics* 160,000 129,241 Revenues Over (Under) increase of Equip Replacement (A/C, boilers, etc) 60,000 44,470 Expenses $110,000 in December Grandview Pro Shop Remodel 50,000 5,440 Capital Project Expenditures 232,757 263,000 3,705,032 4,483,000 6,632,639 2014 for Zymurgy RHJ Underlayment Replacement 75,000 74,472 Pebblebrook Lake #4 60,000 58,900 Complete financial statements are posted monthly on scwaz.com (Reports section) Stardust Cart Paths, Maint Yard Slurry Seal 55,000 56,754 Bowling Lineage by Quarter Golf Rounds by Quarter July 2015 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 7 Community News Sun Health Foundation provides $3.25M to expand, relocate Webb pharmacy

As part of its philanthropic tice. All of these improve- There’s plenty of room that we partnership with Banner Del E. ments will contribute signifi- don’t have now,” said Droesch Webb Medical Center, Sun cantly to patient safety and who also is a longtime donor Health Foundation funded a satisfaction,” Szczotka said. to Sun Health Foundation. $3.25 million project to relo- Other features of the new For nearly 50 years, Sun cate and equip the medical pharmacy include: Health Foundation donors center’s new inpatient phar- • A storage area twice as have supported superior health macy with the most up-to-date large as the current area, mak- care in the West Valley. The features and technology. ing it easier to locate items Foundation is the philan- The new pharmacy is sched- quickly. The area also will thropic partner to Banner uled to open June 2. The phar- have organized floor track Boswell and Banner Del E. macy’s 45 staff members will racks with a large space for re- Webb medical centers, the begin moving from the current ceiving. Banner Sun Health Research location to the much larger • More work stations for Institute, as well as community 4,895-square-foot space in the Melissa Steimer, VP of operations for Sun Health Foundation, left, and pharmacists and technicians wellness programs and senior Margaret Szczotka, pharmacy director for Banner Del E. Webb Medical coming days. Center, stand in front of two high-tech carousels for the new pharmacy. • A secured controlled-sub- living services provided by The current pharmacy has stances room Sun Health. For more informa- been using a shelf and manual which adds up to more than new pharmacy is a dedicated • High-tech, pharmaceutical- tion, go to sunhealthfounda- ordering system for medica- 1.9 million doses per year. clean room used for com- grade refrigerators and freez- tion.org/. tions. The new pharmacy will “Our pharmacy team is truly pounding sterile preparations, ers with wireless temperature Banner Del E. Webb Med- feature the latest carousel tech- excited to move into our beau- which include IVs and monitoring system ical Center is a community nology, which automates or- tifully designed new home,” chemotherapy medicine. • A conference room and hospital in Sun City West. The dering, receiving and stocking said Margaret Szczotka, Clean rooms create a pollu- more office space for the phar- hospital specializes in orthope- medications and further im- BDWMC Pharmacy director tant-free, controlled environ- macy team dic surgery, heart care, emer- proves accuracy and patient who has worked in the depart- ment designed to prevent Sun City West retiree Bob gency care, cancer care and safety. Two side-by-side ment since 2009. “This expan- infections and protect patients Droesch has volunteered in the obstetrics. Banner Del E. carousels will house the ma- sion allows us to improve and employees. pharmacy for the past 23 years Webb is part of Banner Health, jority of medications used at efficiency and safety by “Environmental improve- and has seen the department a nonprofit health care system the medical center. On aver- streamlining inventory and ments will improve our com- change and grow. He’s excited with 28 hospitals in seven age, the department dispenses adding automation.” pliance with standards of care, about the new location. states. For information, visit more than 6,000 doses per day, Another centerpiece of the considered to be best prac- “It really looks good. www.BannerHealth.com/Web. Community Fund assists residents

Sun City West residents: Are you, a neighbor, or a friend in severe financial need for emergency assistance to help pay, for example, the following items?

n Prescriptions n Medical or Dental Bills n Utility Bills n Rent or Mortgage Sun City West resident n Auto Repairs n James West took some Property Taxes photos, including a If so, please call the Community Fund of Sun City West hotline at panoramic shot of the 623-546-1122. All information is confidential. R.H. Johnson Pool and a Would you consider making a tax deductible donation? woodpecker grabbing a The Community Fund now accepts donations by PayPal and credit spot on his bird feeder at card. Please visit our new website for more information at commu- nityfundsuncitywest.org home. Or checks can be sent to: Community Fund of SCW, 13940 W. Meeker Blvd., Suite 115 PMB613, Sun City West, AZ 85375. The Community Fund is Sun City West’s own charity exclusively for our residents! Page 8 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 July 2015 Community News Sun Health named ‘Healthiest Employer’ for 2015

Whether it’s promoting lunch-time or to Sun Health’s more than 580 employ- challenge points can lead to gifts such wellness teams from Sun Health’s three after-work exercise, encouraging good ees who are encouraged to participate as activity trackers, athletic shoe vouch- senior living communities to educate nutrition or providing incentives to get in Sun Health’s Employee Wellness ers or even a check for $150. and motivate employees to adopt and stay in shape, Sun Health has em- program to help them improve their In 2015, Sun Health began offering healthier lifestyles. braced the growing employee health health and wellness in big and small its employees an online wellness plat- These wellness efforts have helped movement. ways. form Wellsource, which includes a Sun Health win recognition. The organ- The nonprofit, community-based Employees are provided with base- comprehensive health assessment – the ization has been designated as an Amer- health organization was among dozens line biometric screenings annually, Personal Wellness Profile – based on ican Heart Association Fit-Friendly of companies honored May 28 by the which include checks of blood pres- self reporting. Responses are tabulated, Worksite for three consecutive years, Phoenix Business Journal as part of the sure, weight, waist circumference, body resulting in an individual risk assess- 2013-15. And, the Phoenix Business publication’s annual Healthiest Em- mass index and body fat percentage. ment report. Journal named Sun Health one of the ployers program celebrating businesses This information helps staff members To encourage health-related goal set- Valley’s Healthiest Employers last year. for their efforts to keep their workers in assess their health and learn where they ting, employees can complete their “We are honored to have made the good health. could improve. PWP and schedule an appointment with Healthiest Employer list for the second Sun Health ranked in the top 20 of Each month, employees are chal- a health coach to review results and de- year in a row,” said Rhonda Zonoozi, mid-sized employers — those with 251 lenged to meet a health goal, ranging velop an action plan. Sun Health also an exercise physiologist, certified to 999 employees. from walking a certain number of steps, offers massage therapy and acupunc- health coach and coordinator of Sun For nearly 50 years, Sun Health has to increasing fiber intake, to staying hy- ture at a discounted rate to employees Health’s employee wellness program. been a champion of healthy living for drated to strength-training exercises. as a way to reduce stress. “We are continuing to look for more patients and community members in Each challenge comes with an incen- Staff from Sun Health’s Center for ways to engage our employees in their the West Valley. That mission extends tive to encourage participation. Earning Health & Wellbeing collaborate with health and wellness.” Sun Health Senior Living ‘Bee’ cautious wins 5 LeadingAge Arizona awards of bee activity

Sun Health Senior Living earned five of Bressler wrote. ager and Assisted Living this time of year the top 11 awards for people, programs and • Leticia Moore, a certi- Manager Kari Curry took services at the 2015 LeadingAge Arizona fied nursing assistant, at home the “Emerging Leader Please be aware that annual conference, held this week in Fort Grandview Terrace Health of the Year” award, recog- bees are a part of life here McDowell. and Rehabilitation received nizing leaders who have in Arizona. The Rec Cen- “Receiving recognition for a job well done one of three “Excellence in succeeded in implementing ters periodically finds clus- is always a great thing to celebrate, but win- Service” awards recogniz- best practices, achieving ters of bees resting at various locations around ning five awards from our industry peers at ing individuals in non-man- positive outcomes and in- our facilities. LeadingAge Arizona is very special,” said agement positions who spiring staff and residents. This occurs as bees go Sharon Grambow, chief operating officer of enhance the lives of resi- Jennifer L. Howse, daughter through a period of rapid Sun Health Senior Living. “I’m grateful dents or staff. of a La Loma Village Health population growth within every day for people like Leticia, Kari and “Leticia’s kindness and and Rehabilitation resident, their hives. This causes Bhakti, as well as all of our Sun Health Sen- compassion do not go un- Grandview Terrace Executive Di- nominated Curry: “The colonies to “grow” new ior Living staff who make our three commu- noticed,” Gosalia wrote in rector Bhakti Gosalia received the quality, training and values queen bees and break into nities the best they can be for our residents.” the nomination form. “It’s “Award of Honor” at the 2015 of the AL staff all reflect factions. Part of nonprofit Sun Health, SHSL con- not unusual for residents to LeadingAge Arizona conference. Kari’s leadership style,” Once they split, half of sists of three active, independent living Life mention her by name in our Howse wrote. “Kari leads the colony leaves with one Care communities: Grandview Terrace in satisfaction surveys as someone who made by example, showing caring and a sense of queen to look for a new home, while the other half Sun City West, La Loma Village in Litch- them feel special during their stay at Grand- responsibility for each of the residents.” stays behind. If you see field Park and The Colonnade in Sun City view.” • La Loma Village Health and Rehabilita- such a swarm, please be Grand/Surprise. • Grandview Terrace Health and Rehabil- tion’s “It’s Never 2 Late” computer system cautious and do not ap- The awardees are: itation’s Memory Support Services won the won the “Innovations in Technology” award proach. • Grandview Terrace Executive Director award for “Innovation in Environmental De- recognizing innovative use of technology to Bhakti Gosalia received the “Award of sign,” recognizing innovation in the areas of enhance the lives of residents. The IN2L Honor,” recognizing the achievements of an building design, construction, energy con- computer system was primarily designed for individual who has exhibited an exemplary servation and sustainable green design. One older adults, especially those with physical Sign up forENEWS the Rec Centers’ career of outstanding service in the field of of the award criteria was use of best prac- or cognitive challenges. Curry wrote: “The enews at aging. Gosalia’s career with Sun Health tices in the design. system is located in a community area, is suncitywest.com/newsletter.html spans 27-plus years. In nominating Gosalia, Gosalia wrote: “We wanted to build the available all hours of the day, and everyone Once you sign up, you will executive assistant Julie Bressler praised her right thing for the right reasons. So, even is encouraged to utilize it. It’s portable so it receive an email confirming boss for excellent leadership and people though the market would support building can be taken from room to room, thus pro- you want to opt in. skills. bigger (than 16-beds); a smaller, more inti- viding even more opportunities for all to Be sure to complete that final “Bhakti knows the face and name of al- mate community was the right thing to do enjoy. This accessibility is so beneficial to step to start receiving your most everyone on the campus, from the for our residents.” residents who otherwise might not be able enews every Wednesday! newest employee to the newest resident,” • La Loma Village Life Enrichment Man- to participate in activities.” July 2015 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 9 PORA

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______Resident Household, $20/year PORA would like to thank those of you who support us by becoming members Ȃ ______Resident Individual, $10/year and ffor or those of you who are not yet members, please stop by PORA and become ______Associate (non-SCW resident, part o f the organization that is here to make your communittyy better! $10/year) ______Donation PORA serves the residents of Sun Citityy West by pursuing major endeavors to prevent or Name:______prom ote initiatives that affect all of the households. The support of some (i.e., those who pay the $20 per household annual fee) is used to help defray the cost of efforts that Street Address:______are being pursued to help all residents. It not only takes the support of PORA staff and City/State/Zip:______board, but it also takes the support of ALL residents. And when you sign up for a PORORAA Phone:______‡„ ‡”•Š‹’ǡ›‘—ǯŽŽ ‘™ –Šƒ– ›‘—ǯ˜‡ „‡ ‘‡ ’ƒ”– ‘ˆ –Š‘•‡ ™Š‘ ƒ”‡ •—’’‘”–‹‰ –Š‡ Cell:______effeffororts being pursued to help our community. Email:______

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Left to Right: Happy

Merlyn Carlson, President; Al Gervenack, Vice President; Mike Trent, Secretary; Susan Lewis, Treasurer July 4th

PORA Adult Learning Summer Session has new classes beginning in July and Au gust Stop by and pick up a schedule for our Summer Session.

Three ways to register… ¾ Register online at poraadultlearning.org (also view the summer class schedule here) ¾ Register by phone at 623-242-6864 ¾ Register in person at the PORA office Payment by Cash/Check/Credit Card is due at registration and you must be a PORA member to attend classes.

Page 10 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 July 2015 Phone Numbers

MAIN TELEPHONE Men’s Club; 544-6150 Boulevard PALM RIDGE ECHO MESA: 544-6014 NUMBER: Metal Club: 584-0150 Pool/Fitness/Mini Golf: 544-6525 REC CENTER: GRANDVIEW: 544-6013 623-544-6120 Model Railroad: 544-6148 Bridge Club: 544-6529 544-6580 Crooked Putter: 544-6090 Rip ‘N’ Sew: 546-4050 Clay Club: 544-6530 13800 W. Deer Valley Drive PEBBLEBROOK: 544-6010 RH JOHNSON REC Silvercraft: 584-8153 Copper Cookers: 544-6532 Swimming Pool/Fitness: STARDUST: 544-6012 CENTER: VILLAGE STORE: 544-6135 Photography: 544-6520 544-6581 TRAIL RIDGE: 544-6015 544-6120 (located at R.H. Johnson Porcelain Painters: 544-6521 Computers West: 214-1546 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd. Rec Center) Stained Glass: 544-6586 ADMINISTRATION Fitness Center: 544-6107 RH JOHNSON LIBRARY: KUENTZ REC CENTER: General Manager: 544-6110 Swimming Pool: 544-6106 544-6130 544-6561 GOLF OPERATIONS: Human Resources: 544-6123 Tennis Reservations: 544-6151 Data Resource Center: 544-6644 14401 R.H. Johnson Blvd. 544-6037 Member Services: 544-6100 Mini Golf, Table Tennis, Wii, SPORTS PAVILION (Bowling): Swimming Pool/Fitness: Tee Time Confirmation: Rec Center News: 544-6644 Arcade, Racquetball, Bocce: 544-6140 544-6561 544-6044 Website: 544-6133 544-6108 Memo’s Bistro: 544-6116 Softball: 544-6157, 544-6158 Tee Time Reservations: Recreation Manager: 544-6114 Ceramics: 546-0975 Stardust: 584-7025 scw.totalegolf.com Tours & Scheduling: 544-6129 Lapidary: 584-8952 BEARDSLEY REC CENTER: Weavers: 544-6515 Course Conditions: 544-6175 Box Office: 544-6093 Lawn Bowls: 584-0617 or 544-6524 Women’s Social: 546-4236 DEER VALLEY: 544-6016 544-6147 12755 Beardsley Road at Stardust Woodworking: 546-4722 DESERT TRAILS: 544-6017 Club Contacts ARTS & CRAFTS Norm Kraft: 623-547-6792 DANCE • Investment Club, Barry SPORTS - GOl F • Trail Ridge Women, • Toy-ki Silvercraft, Hoke: 322-0909 Marsha Ross: 303-921- • Art - Sun West, Val An- Robert Lichtenberger: 623- • Country Western, Ros- • Model Railroad, Bob • Deer Valley Men, 5755 975-9140 alie Krause: 623-544-4163 Rose: 826-3448 derson: 623-980-6721 Stephen Weber: 623-383- SPORTS • Weavers West Guild, • Hillcrest Dance & So- • Recreational Vehicle, 5093 • Basketeers, Peggy Fis- • Bocce, Kathy Jones: Gayle Smith: 623-214-8761 cial, Doreen Gill: 623-544- Susan Martin: 509-723- • Deer Valley Women, cher: 360-561-6956; Mer- 623-546-7818 rikay Vidal: 623-594-4908 • Woodworking, James 0574 9924 Pat Chase: 206-550-3713 • Bowlers Association, • Beaders, Shelia Mack- Sloan: 623-687-8756 • Latin & Ballroom • Rockhounds West, • Desert Trails Men, Ernie Prindle: 623-546- • Zymurgy, Randy Pace: Dance, Wilbur Lider: 623- Arthur Nelson: 623-556- Henry Gorski: 623-251- asek: 623-546-9696 6779 602-751-3600 584-8543 9263; and Mary Hagy: 623- 6323 • Calligraphy, Charlene • Cyclists, Greg Swift: • Line Dancers, Martha 234-9102 • Desert Trails Women Cash: 623-266-1361 503-981-2951 CARDS & GAMES Williams: 556-9093 18ers and 9ers, Elaine • Ceramics West, Nancy • Horseshoe, Jerry Met- • Westerners Square MuSIC & Keller: 623-556-0689; Dobbins: 792-8993 calf: 323-972-4689 • Bridge-Kiva West Du- Dance, Ralph Kwapiszeski: PERFORMANCE Kathee Flaherty: 623-399- • Clay Club, Rose Wal- • Johnson Lawn Bowls, don: 623-518-9016 plicate, June Heuser: 584- 688-0670 8686 • Dancing Arts, Marie Bill Wilkinson: 623-977- • Copper Enameling and 5851 • Echo Mesa Men, Tim Farmer: 544-7842 4623 Glass Arts, Marlene Ur- • Bridge-One Partner, HEAlTH & Williams: 623-337-4558 • Karaoke, Anna Besmer, • Men’s Billiards, Don bain: 623-234-4346 Eugene Mitofsky: 505- FITNESS • Echo Mesa Women, 623-521-5701 Nicks: 719-439-3671 • Creative Stitchers, 7206 Charlotte Engel: 623-251- • Musicians Club, Tony • Mini-Golfers, Sue Leone Jung: 546-2643 • Bridge-Tuesday Con- • Arthritis Club, Barbara 3146 Miller: 556-9720 Williams: 337-4558 • Decorative Art, Kathy tract, William Lafave: 533- Sumner: 544-7775 • Golf Council SCW, • Organ & Keyboard, • Mis-Cues Ladies Bil- Capps: 546-5924 6440 • Dance for the Health Karen Hunter: 544-6986 Ronald Aron: 537-9092 liards, Judy Malm: 556- • Encore Needle & Craft, • Bunco, Wesley Warren: of It, Pamela Spears: 602- • Grandview Men, Bill • Rhythm Tappers, Kaye 1528 Joy Hicks: 584-4846 623-975-0414 679-4220 Lewis: 623-258-2112 Prokosch: 651-755-5690 • Pickleball, Dale • Johnson Lapidary, Glen • Canasta West, Arlene • Energetic Exercise, • Grandview Women, • Stardust Theatre Coun- Haynes: 907-223-2502 Renshaw: 602-552-6802 Rozmus: 546-3803 Dick Altopp: 623-544-1251 Penny Freel-Ott: 623-256- cil, Lu Gay: 584-0094 • Racquetball/ Hand- • Leather Carvers, Kyle • Club 52 Card Club, Mo • Fitness Club, Andrea 5592 • Theatre West, Al Lom- ball/Whisperball, Jan War- Betz: 623-271-6001 Nicholson: 623-261-5554 Ellen Green: 249-7911 • Lady Putters SCW, bardos:: 546-3689 ren: 214-3760 • Mac-Cro-Knit, Mary • Cribbage, Roland • Handi-Capables, JJ Linda Ryan: 928-230-8033 • Westernaires Chorus, • Shuffleboard, Charles Kocha: 556-5929 Cloutier: 623-670-4082 Jones: 520-518-2173 • Men’s Niners, Howard Wally Witz: 623-975-9374 Inman: 980-2658 • Euchre Card Club, John • Water Fitness, Edee Allnut: 214-0583 • Metal Club, Rod Flack: • Softball: Gordon 406-839-6263 Bellinger: 602-793-6755 White: 602-622-1708 • Men’s Putting, Irv • Five-Hundred Card, • Yoga, Sheryl Gingerich, SOCIAl Kinkead: 584-1264 • Palo Verde Patchers, • Boomers, Roberta Coon: 602-826-8539 Marcel Mantha, 466-5115 623-584-7055 • Sportsman’s, Tom Linda Gagnon: 623-826- Davidson: 623-889-1992 • Pebblebrook Men, • Mah Jongg, Norma Sloan: 203-2683 9897 • Canine Companions, Pete MacDonald: 623-252- Platt: 214-0767 HOBBIES & • Tennis Club, Donald • Photography West, Ron Ouellette: 623-203- 7617 • Men’s Club, Arthur TRAVEl Marine: 623-236-8288 John Obradovich: 623-975- 8836 • Pebblebrook Women, Miller: 623-975-7627 • Agriculture, Ed Chur- - Platform Tennis, Ron 1255 • Club Español, Mary Jeanne Kurz: 623-214-7533 • Pan Card Club, Sharon ray: 623-594-1814 Gliot: 584-7838 • Porcelain Painters, Ann Jasken: 701-866-9460 • Pebblebrook Ladies McKittrick: 623-214-0319 • Automotive Restora- - Table Tennis, Jack Kaye Renshaw: 602-582- • Friends of the Library, Niners, Katherine Sand- • Pinochle, Marianne tion, Tom Jones: 503-887- Wetherbie: 547-6263 5308 Larry Woods: 556-8949 ness: 480-321-7209 Blackman: 203-394-8108 3430 - Tennis, Mal Jacob- • Rip ‘n’ Sew, Eva Weis- • Singles Club, Jean • Stardust Men, Bob • Saturday • Broadcast Club, John son: 546-1145 berg: 792-7186/Linda Davis: 623-546-6735; and England: 556-8306 Night Gamesters, Huotari: 214-9840 - Volleyball, Ron Gran: 584-5046 Bill Hamel: 623-546-1471 • Stardust Women, Joan Sharon McKittrick: 623- • Coin & Stamp, Fred Majka: 623-544-7220 • Scrapbooking, Paper- • Sunshine Animal Club, Cichos: 208-351-2948 crafts & More, Karen 214-0319 Bubeheimer: 377-6621 • Stardust Women Nin- Robert Stebbins: 544- Chartered Clubs leader- Bjork: 623-584-5296 • Sheepshead, Jim • Computers West, ers, Sandra Matschke: 623- 2356 ship is subject to change. • Silk Flowers, Rose- Linzmeier: 262-424-6281 Bruce Merrihew: 584-7440 544-9641 • Women’s Social Club, The list will be updated as marie Read, 623-214-9712 • Garden Club, Tom Win- • Trail Ridge Men, Gary Kay Benz: 544-6704 necessary. Call 544-6031. • Stained Glass Crafters, ter: 623-556-0239 Bosak: 556-4812 July 2015 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 11 All States Clubs

ALL STATES Submit All States Club The board is busy working news by the first day of each on new ideas for the club for month (for the next month’s 2016, our Presidents Meeting publication) to azsun- will be in either January or Feb- [email protected]. All sub- ruary 2016. This will be an- missions for August are nounced closer to the time. due by July 1. If you do not The club is down for the sum- have a computer, please mer as most of the members of print and mail to 22211 the various state clubs have Lobo Lane, Sun City West, taken off for cooler places. AZ 85375. However, a few of them will re- main active during the summer. club information or member- If there is something urgent ship questions, please call 623- you need and your club is down 875-0295 or 623-975-0561. for the summer, you can call WASHINGTON STATE Jean at 623-214-8150 and we will try to help you locate some- The club is dark for the sum- one from your club. Have a mer as everyone is heads for great summer. cooler places. However, a few MINNESOTA of us will remain behind and work on the social events for The Minnesota Club of Sun the new season, which will City West has long completed begin in October. its 2014-15 season of fun events All paid up members will re- with the annual picnic at Beard- ceive a newsletter in September sley Park. That was in April and Pennsylvania Club members from left to right: Bob and Bev Rose and Linda and Ron Kehl, served ice cream and we mail them to your ad- here we are in July. The Board sundaes and root beer floats to the 66 members and guests in attendance at the May 2 Ice Cream Social. dress here, because we send of Directors led by President Membership is open to anyone with a Pennsylvania connection. For information call 623 975-0561. them out by first class mail. If Sylvia Olson have already lined you have gone away for the up some events. Assisting our Christmas luncheon in Decem- Individual checks and no reser- cial in May, we said a tempo- summer they will be forwarded president will be Dennis Et- ber at the Briarwood Country vations are needed. Members rary good bye to our friends and to you if you have left a for- bauer and Craig Johnson as first Club. For information and or and guests are welcome. For closed out activities for the warding address with the post and second vice president. Kay questions call Jean at 623-546- club information Call Ruth summer. We will resume the so- office. This newsletter will be Orvalla is secretary and Jean 0557. Laymon, president, 623-584- cial calendar on Sept. 28 with a our new schedule of events for Block is treasurer. Membership OHIO 5813. trip to Wild Horse Pass Casino. October, November, December is being handled by June Fred- PENNSLYVANIA The Fall calendar has been and January. ericksen and our wine and Ohio Club activities planned set and plans have been final- If anything comes up and you cheese chair is Coreen Bloomer. for July 2015 are as follows: This past season has been so ized. Further information will need to speak with one of us Public relations is being han- The monthly club breakfast much fun for our club. We wel- be forthcoming in late summer call Jean at 623-214-8150 and lf dled by Gil Thoele. The first will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday, comed several new members and early September via social I am not in leave a message and event will be a welcome back July 6 at Tivoli Gardens at and our events were very well publications and the club phone where you can be con- breakfast in November and 12555 W. Bell Road, Surprise. attended. With the ice cream so- newsletter. Anyone interested in tacted. Escape the summer heat with a cool coastal tour Sponsored by the Recreation Santa Barbara, Embassy Suites Centers of Sun City West, an All San Luis Obispo and the Hyatt Aboard America! coach tour will Regency Monterey; door to door show you the glorious California transportation to and from the air- coast. ports; tours of Santa Barbara We’ll fly you from Sky Harbor to Courthouse, Hearst Castle and Burbank, Calif., where our private wine tasting in Santa Ynez; a 17- motor coach will take us up the mile drive along Pebble Beach; coast to Santa Barbara to begin four breakfasts, three lunches; our coastal tour. The tour runs complimentary cocktails and Aug. 17-21, and the public is wel- snacks at Embassy Suites; bag- come. gage handling, guide and gratu- From the Santa Barbara area, ities. we will travel north along Highway Cost is $1,865 per person dou- 101, where we will see inviting ma- ble occupancy, and $2,550 single jestic ocean views of the Pacific, occupancy. We suggest comfort- while passing small towns such as able, casual clothing and a Santa Ynez, Solvang, San Luis sweater or jacket for those cool Obispo, Carmel and Monterey. evenings. Average weather is in the high Book your place on this great 60s, with lows in the mid-50s. This trip at the Tours and Scheduling is the perfect time of year to take desk inside the Sun City West Ad- in the sunshine and learn about ministrative Offices, 19803 R.H. the rich history of the California Johnson Blvd., Sun City West. coast. Stop by between 8 a.m. and 3 The trip includes five days and p.m. Monday through Friday or four nights at first-class hotels in- call 623-544-6129 or 623-544- cluding Fess Parker’s Hilton Hotel 6032 for more information. Page 12 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 6623-544-6120 July 2015 Golf/Sports Golfers 80+ Couples play wanted for through tournament the 2015 Octogenarian Tournament summer Join us for an early game of g Saturday, Oct. 24 golf and a social lunch with g Desert Trails Golf Course your partners and friends. New g Register beginning in golfers are always welcome. August Yes, the snowbirds have left for the summer but we still The annual Octogenar- have a great group of golfers. ian Tournament will return A bunker renovation project is under way at Deer Valley Golf Course. They always tell us that it isn’t to Sun City West in 2015, really that bad when they finish and this year it’s planned and come in for a “cold one” for Saturday, Oct. 24. Deer Valley tees off and lunch. The 2015 Tournament is A special game is played open to all golfers 80 years each outing so come out and old and older in the Sun on major overhaul join us. For a tee time call Jean Cities area. It will be or Lee Serr at 623-214-1501. played at Desert Trails Now that all the courses have been aerified, are also happening in July: Golf Course in Sun City it’s time for some major projects at Deer Valley Echo Mesa: July 9 through July 13 golf course, which closed on June 1 and remains Trail Ridge: July16 through July 21 Schedule for West, with an 8 a.m. shot- July-August 2015 gun start. A social hour closed through Aug. 31. Among other projects Pebblebrook: July 23 through July 27 during its closure, Deer Valley will receive a Desert Trails: July 30 through Aug. 3 July 12 Stardust and awards banquet will be July 26 Desert Trails held on Sunday, Oct. 25, at bunker renovation, similar to what was done at Please keep these dates in mind when booking Trail Ridge golf course last year. tee times and making lottery requests. Aug. 9 Echo Mesa Briarwood Country Club, Aug. 23 Pebblebrook also in Sun City West, be- Several brief closures for course maintenance ginning at 5 p.m. This year’s field will be limited to 100 players. There will be a Men’s and Ladies’ division. Entry forms and details will be available at all seven Rec Centers golf courses in Sun City West starting in August. For additional in- formation, call 623-337- 5099. Winter residents who TThhee ggoollff ccoouurrsseess aarree ooppeenn want to ensure their spot may pre-register by calling JJuullyy 33 && 44.. the number above. HHaavvee aa ssaaffee && hhaappppyy hhoolliiddaayy!!

These photos of a Holes in One crested saguaro on Vet- erans Drive about 20 feet north of Deer Valley Drive were taken by Name Date Golf Course Hole Yardage Club RCSCW's Multimedia Jill Hostrawser* 02-12-2015 Pebblebrook 3 136 7 wood Specialist Diana Wen- Sam D. Vaccaro 05-01-2015 Echo Mesa 12 150 5 wood ners. Biologists dis- Dave Burke 05-01-2015 Echo Mesa 15 106 9 iron agree as to why some Barbara Murray 05-02-2015 Stardust 11 91 34 deg. hybrid saguaros grow in this Sam Manolakis 05-06-2015 Echo Mesa 2 90 wedge unusual form. Some speculate that it is a ge- Jeanne Ricker 05-07-2015 Desert Trails 7 170 driver netic mutation. Others Marjorie Dietz 05-12-2015 Stardust 11 91 8 iron say it is the result of a Donna Craig 05-17-2015 Pebblebrook 8 108 6 u lity lightning strike or freeze Bob Hampel 05-20-2015 Deer Valley 17 158 4 iron damage. At this point Corky McWhirter 05-24-2015 Desert Trails 12 121 7 iron we simply do not know Donald Myers 05-27-2015 Desert Trails 4 78 9 iron what causes this rare, crested form. *Jill’s hole-in-one occurred in February, but we were just recently no fied. July 2015 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 13 Golf/Sports Have you tried Fitness on Demand at RHJ Center yet?

Members of the Fitness Club take a class in the Fitness on Demand studio at R.H. John- son. Residents are invited to use the new studio, which offers a computer-based, high- defiintion system bringing popular workouts and first-class instructors to residents at their convenience. Fitness On Demand hours of operation are from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. The Fitness Club has reserved the room each Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Users are able to interact with the program, either online or via the Fit- ness On Demand touch screen kiosk in the monitor’s area. Some classes have been prescheduled by FOD administrators, mostly during low usage periods. More will be added as time goes on. By clicking on the class schedule via a link at suncitywest.com, residents can reserve a spot for themselves in one of those classes from off-site. Classes offered are many and varied: yoga, weight training, Pilates, kettlebell, spinning, kickboxing and a variety of dance-based exercise classes to name a few. High temperatures mean low rates! Sun City West Green Team Golfing “Golfing without Tears” RELAXED, CASUAL GOLF

Saturdays. Play at Stardust, No Membership Fee Echo Mesa, Desert Trails Free Clinics

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Let’s face it. The heat has arrived - and it’s book a tee time or go online to check what’s only going to get hotter! But, with tee times available and make your own reservations. starting as early as 6 a.m., you can still get a For a list of summer course closures, check round of golf in before the sun gets too high! So, suncitywest.com. make your plans to get out there on one of our Deer Valley Golf Course is pictured June 2 in beautiful courses. Call one of the courses to the photos above and at right. Page 14 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 July 2015 R.H. Johnson Library

The R.H. Johnson Library will be closed July 4. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Stardust Movies A valid rec card is necessary to check out items and use the July 2, 2015 Data Resource Center. “Big Eyes” Web site: www.scwlibrary.com. Big Eyes focuses on the artistic cou- The Library has two exterior re- pling of Margaret (Amy Adams) and turn boxes at the horseshoe drive Walter Keane (Christoph Waltz). Walter - one for books and one for Keane became a worldwide celebrity media. To prevent damage, please take the time to rubber band and talk show fixture in the 1950s after your materials before he pioneered the mass production of depositing. prints of big-eyed kids. Unfortunately, he claimed to be the artist. But, Mar- haviors that have already dam- garet, his shy wife really created the aged R.H. Johnson Library work. Based on a true story. (C) (2015) books: (105M) (PG-13). A pair of library volunteers open the box that contains this summer’s 1. Keep your books dry. Do July 9, 2015 Community Puzzle, “Wildlife.” not place them in the same tote “Calamity Jane” as a drink bottle and do not Doris Day and Howard Keel COMMUNITY PUZZLE sion, a drawing will be held for bring them to the pool, spa or fuss, feud and fall in love as Adrian Chesterman’s a gorgeous lapis lazuli pendant bathtub. Calamity Jane and Wild Bill “Wildlife,” a 33,600-piece and a variety of fun prizes. 2. Use a bookmark instead Hickok in this entertainment puzzle spread out on 12 fold- Readers who submit a mini- of folding down the page cor- mother lode. There are wide- ing tables in the Main Room, mum of seven weekly logs ner or marking the page in pen open Technicolor Western will attract quite a bit of atten- will be given a coupon for one or pencil. spaces, lots of high-stepping tion at the li- free $1 book at the Nov. 14 3. Return library books on dances and a hummable brary. All day Friends of the Library Book time so others may have the humdinger of a score including long, people Sale. opportunity to read them. the song “Secret Love” (C) 4. Read your books with (1953) (101M) (NR). come and go as STORY TIMES work pro- clean hands. No one likes to July 16, 2015 read books with stains on the gresses on the Youngsters and their fami- “The Rewrite” pages. giant jigsaw lies may enjoy Summer Story Once upon a time, Keith Michaels (Hugh Grant) was an Jane Kauzlaric 5. Keep books away from puzzle. All Sun Times at the library at 10 a.m. award-winning Hollywood screenwriter, but divorce and a Library Director babies, pets, and small chil- City West resi- on Wednesdays through Aug. string of unsuccessful films have left him with nothing but bad dren who might tear pages or dents are in- 12. After listening to stories, debts and blank pages. So when his agent arranges a job as chew on them. vited to participate during the kids make a craft based upon guest screenwriting professor in upstate New York, a desperate 6. Find a special place at library’s normal operating one of the books. All supplies Keith can’t say no. Hoping to give minimal effort, Keith unex- home for storing your library hours. You may contribute as are provided. pectedly finds himself becoming invested in his students’ lives, much or as little time as you books. They will be so much including single mom Holly (Marisa Tomei). (C) (2014) wish to the project. BOOK SALE easier to find when it is time to (107M) (NR). return them. July 23, 2015 READING CLUB The next Friends of the Li- 7. Tell a librarian if a book brary book sale will be in the needs repair before taking it “Man from Snowy River” Read for fun and prizes in Social Hall, 19803 R. H. John- home. This is a thrilling adventure you our Summer Reading Club. son Blvd., from 8 a.m. to 2 8. Never use crayons, pens, won’t want to miss. Set during the You choose what you would p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8. The pencils, or markers in your 1880s, when the Australian fron- like to read from all of the li- Friends are now accepting do- book. Do not underline or tier was as wild and dangerous as brary’s print books, audio- nations of books, puzzles, cross out words. Do not num- the American West, the film fol- books, eBooks and digital DVDs, Blu-rays, cassette ber unnumbered pages. Do not lows the exploits of a handsome audiobooks. Club members tapes, and CDs in preparation place your initials or other youth (Tom Burlinson) who sets may even recommend the for the sale. If you have never marks in the book. Instead, out to tame a wild herd of horses. books they especially enjoyed attended one of their book keep a list of what you have Also staring Kirk Douglas. (C) to other readers. At the conclu- sales, now is your chance. You read. (1982) (102M) (NR). will be amazed at the terrific JulY 30, 2015 bargains. There are no admin- “Rebecca” istrative costs, so all money Drama, mystery and romance mingle when a naive young raised at a Friends of the Li- woman marries a rich widower and settles in his gigantic man- brary book sale goes entirely sion, only to find the memory of the first wife has quite a grip into purchasing materials and on the servants...and her husband. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock services for your library. and starring Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, Judith Anderson. EIGHT GREAT WAYS (B&W) (1940) (131M) (NR).

Do you know the eight great STARDuST THEATRE ways to take care of books? Kuentz R.C. (Johnson Blvd. @ Stardust Blvd.) Library books are shared by $2 per person donation - 7 p.m. doors open at 6 p.m. everyone in Sun City West, so Sponsored by the Friends of the R.H. Johnson Library. please be thoughtful in how Hearing-assisted devices are now available for your use. Grand prize for the Summer Read- you treat them. The following Please, no food or drink in the theater. ing Club was a Lapis Lazuli pen- address just some of the be- dant on a chain. July 2015 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 15 Bowling & Fitness Oregon bowler pins down Lona King title

The sixth annual Lona King longer to build momentum to with the ball moves out in a of the ball-side foot ready to side foot. Your second step PBA50 was held with great re- the finish position. In a four rounded motion. At the end of fall into the back swing. In a with your ball-side foot then sults. After 24 games of com- step approach, your ball-side the first the ball should be five-step approach, your short imitates the four step. petitive bowling Chris Warren foot steps forward as your arm about four to six inches in front first step is with your non-ball- See you on the lanes. of Grants Pass, Oregon was the winner and earned $4,000 for his first-place finish. The second-place winner was Paul McCordic from Sugar Land, Texas. Dennis Kline was the only local bowler who made the cut and collected a check. M a n y Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri S t thanks to all the residents 1 2 3 who atten- Barry Hardesty dant this Sports Pavilion event. Some Manager 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 of the pro bowlers were talking about how much they appreciate the large group of spectators. One of our goals is 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 to increase the number partic- ipants next year by 25. We still offer our Sunday special from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All resident games are $1.50 and non-res- 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ident games are $1.75. All the information is available on fall leagues so stop in today and sign upTip for of your the fall Month: league. 26 27 28 29 30 31 First Step A short first step in your ap- proach will allow you to maintain good balance. Each successive step will be slightly

Tips for Seniors by Daily Fitness Balance training is essential to functional fitness Balance training is part of the com- tors in the nerves of joints, muscles, straight line, etc. These exercises, prehensive exercise program Keith ligaments and tendons. Aging dulls combined with upper and lower body Gilroy is learning from Daily Fitness the processing of information over strength training, cardiovascular work professional, Dick Fortier. neural pathways, because joints, mus- and stretching are essential for im- “Balance is a concern for aging cles, ligaments and tendons become proving balance and functional fit- adults, even if they maintain good less efficient. Luckily, this phenome- ness. health and fitness,” Fortier said. non can be improved. Appropriate ex- Daily Fitness personal trainers cre- “One’s ability to stay upright and ercises will have a positive impact on ate programs for their clients that meet move through space is determined by balance, providing the problem individual needs and goals. Daily Fit- a complex combination of elements: doesn’t originate from illness, medica- ness offers comprehensive exercise muscle strength, visual input, inner ear tions, or some other specific cause.” programs and target sessions that health and the work of the propriocep- The workout Dick has designed for focus on balance training. For details, Keith Gilroy executes a balance exer- cise at Palm Ridge Fitness Center, dur- tive system - a system that orients the Keith includes a variety of activities or to schedule a personal training con- ing one of his training sessions with body in relation to objects. This sys- that challenge the proprioceptive sys- sultation, call 623-256-7901 or visit Daily Fitness professional, Dick Fortier. tem is governed by specialized recep- tem: balancing on one foot, walking a DailyFitnessLLC.com. Page 16 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 July 2015 Village Store Study shows Spring Craft Fair sales pattern

By KATIE VAN LEUVEN Village Store Suerpvisor

The 2015 Spring Craft Fair was a huge success, but I have club members ask why we can’t close the fair at 2 p.m. I decided to study the sales by hour. I have always had my own idea of our time slots and joke that sales begin to pick up around 9:30 a.m. and die down around lunch time. An analysis seemed like a good idea at the time. Katie Van l euven Village Store It was a Supervisor huge under- taking. I had 1,268 credit card slips, which were in order by the clubs. I separated them by the time printed on the receipt. Further- more, I grouped them by the credit card machine so I could see the traffic patterns. The final excel spread sheet seemed like a small reward for such a time-consuming task. Here are the results: The Metal Club art drew many early visitors and collected on sales during the first few hours of the fair. Things started off with a bang. The 8 a.m. hour was began to slow down. Lapidary, sales. Of the $103,249 in total busy in the Clay, Metal, Silver Metal, Clay and Rip ‘n’ Sew club sales, the credit cards and social hall sales, which still rolled right along. By 1 comprise $62,200 or 61 per- amounted to 74 percent of the p.m. Lapidary, Rip ‘n’ Sew and cent. The clubs collect the bal- sales. The 9 and 10 o’clock Metal were doing well and the ance in cash and checks and hours were heavy with all areas social hall had slowed way would not have a way to track gaining speed. By 11 a.m. the down. At 2 p.m. Rip ‘n’ Sew, the times. sales moved from the indoor Lapidary, Metal and Wood The conclusion from this area to the courtyard, which in- were still selling. By 3 p.m. study is that the fair starts off cluded Lapidary, Rip ‘n’ Sew, things had really quieted down with high sales in the morning Ceramics, Wood, Stained and Rip ‘n’ Sew and Lapidary hours between 8 a.m. and Glass. The Clay and Metal had sales. This report reminds noon. Guests like to get here areas were still going strong. me of a horse race. early and find the best bar- The crowds started to get hun- These numbers only take gains. We must keep in mind gry around noon and the sales into account the credit card that we have customers who People pour into R.H. Johnson to view what the craft fair had to offer. are not early risers. The Below, the smell of burgers may have slowed down the fair traffic during weather in the morning is often lunch time. cool and that would deter early shoppers, particularly during the fall fair. We also have guests who might work in the morning and cannot attend until later. The sellers are tired near the end of the day and find that last hour difficult if there is little traffic. I see both sides of the story and this study has helped give real information to continue the discussion. I will keep you posted on any decisions that we make well before the fall fair, which is Nov. 7. Crowds filled the Social Hall during the 2015 Spring Craft Fair. Happy art and crafting. July 2015 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 17

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Series tickets on sale now for 2016 Cruise Ship, Top Hat CRUISE SHIP Landlubbers can prepare for another season of entertain- ment fit for the high seas as the Recreation Centers of Sun City West unveils its Cruise Ship Series 2016! All shows are at 7 p.m., with doors opening at SHOWER OF 6:30. Shows are held at the LAS VEGAS STARS Palm Ridge Recreation Center, FEB. 5, 2016 Robbie Howard, musical im- 13800 Deer Valley Drive, in pressionist, along with musical Sun City West. These perform- director Pat Marlin, will per- ances are open to the public. form their world-class show, Ticket sales for the six-show Kevin Johnson “A Shower of Las Vegas Stars” series are on sale now for $66. on Feb. 5. Howard’s masterful With performances spanning KEVIN JOHNSON ability brings an eclectic reper- January through March, the JAN. 22, 2016 toire. 2016 series offers a variety of Master ventriloquist Kevin Rootberry music, comedy and other tal- Johnson, along with his two ent. closest friends, Clyde and Dan Nainan will make you roar realistic thoughts on the diver- DYNAMITE DIVAS Matilda, will captivate the au- with laughter at his take on sity of our multi-cultural soci- JAN. 8, 2016 dience with his extraordinary how we look at each other’s ety in North America today. The Dynamite Divas, featur- talent and believable characters ing Shondra Jepperson, Jeanie on Jan. 22. Throughout his ROOTBERRY Carroll, and Susannah Martin show you’ll see and experience MARCH 4, 2016 are irresistible and will kick different variations of ventrilo- Rootberry presents a unique things off Jan. 8. Three stellar quism. From an audience par- comedy variety show on female vocalists bring a pow- ticipant becoming one of March 4. It’s no wonder erhouse of talent, energy, and Johnson’s puppets to a magical they’ve been called “possibly heart to the stage singing drawing board coming to life, the best variety act on the everything from 1940s swing his show is a hit for every age. planet.” Since 1998, Rootberry has devoted all of their time, to disco, Motown and classic Robbie Howard rock. effort, and creative energy into building the best 75-minute comedy variety show they While dishing up loads of could dream up. Prepare for an clean comedy, you’ll hear spot action-packed comedy stunt on impressions of such legends show with a little juggling, a as Eric Clapton, Barry Dan Nainan little sword swallowing, and a Manilow, Tom Jones, Joe lot of surprises. Looking to be Cocker, Bob Dylan, the Right- entertained in an off-the-wall eous Brothers, Julio Iglesius, differences. manner? Well look no further - Jim Morrison, Neil Diamond, Rootberry is for you! Garth Brooks and many others. Born in Indiana, this half-In- dian, half-Japanese, inventive MARK PRESTON DAN NAINAN young comedian, travels the world bridging many gaps with MARCH 18, 2016 FEB. 19, 2016 To finish out the series, Coming to town on Feb. 19, his presentation of humor, hys- Dynamite Divas “World’s Cleanest Comedian” terically bringing together his Continued on Page 20 Page 18 www.suncitywest.com July 2015 623-544-6120 Page 19 in the largest Ponderosa Pine Forest in the world. The stun- Hearst Castle ning, Arizona back country was made famous by author Zane Grey. Cost is $90 per person and the tour includes roundtrip transportation, park entrance fee, guide, snacks and water, lunch and driver and guide gratuities. Depart Sun City West, R.H. Johnson Rec Center parking lot aisles 19 and 20 at 7 a.m. and return at approximately 5 p.m. For reservation call the SCW Tours and Scheduling at 623-544-6129.

GRANITE CREEK LUNCH San Antonio River Walk Travel & WINE TASTING Wednesday, Sept. 30 Valley Train adventure, snacks and water, a professional Opportunities Get away from the higher temperatures of the Valley and tour guide and gratuities for driver and guide. The tour try some wine tasting and a magnificent buffet style lunch departs the R.H. Johnson Rec Center parking lot at 9:30 a.m. served near lush vineyards as we head to the Granite Creek and returns at approximately 7:30 p.m. Winery for a day in the high country. This family-owned vineyard and winery located in Chino Valley is nestled in a DOLLY STEAMBOAT CRUISE unique high-elevation northern Arizona valley surrounded AND LUNCH AT TORTILLA FLAT by rugged granite peaks and rolling prairie. The first farm in Friday, Oct. 23 Tonto Natural Bridge Arizona to be certified organic, Granite Creek is one of only Tortilla Flat is an authentic remnant of an old west town, a handful of wineries within the U.S. that makes certified nestled in the Tonto National Forest in the Superstition organic wines without added sulfites. Mountain Range. Tortilla Flat began as a stagecoach stop in Stop by Tours and Scheduling between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the sunshine and learn about the rich history of the Cost is $99 per person including transportation, lunch and 1904 and neither fire nor flood has taken away this stop weekdays or call 623-544-6129 or 623-544-6032 for details California coast. Our return trip back to Phoenix will be from wine tasting. along the Historic Apache Trail. Lunch will be included here. or to reserve these upcoming trips. San Jose Airport, on a non-stop direct flight via Southwest After our meal, we will cruise the secluded inner waterway Airlines. The trip includes five days and four nights at first- 2015 ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA of “the Junior Grand Canyon.” You will learn history of the SAN DIEGO class hotels including Fess Parker’s Hilton Hotel Santa Tuesday-Friday, Oct. 6-9 Apache Trail and Canyon Lake, flora and fauna of lower Friday-Monday, July 3-6 Barbara, Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo and the Hyatt The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a specta- Sonoran Desert and legend and lore of the Superstition Imagine 70 miles of sun-drenched coast, an inviting, Regency Monterey; door to door transportation to and from cle to behold. Our trip includes three nights’ accommoda- Mountains. This is a beautiful 90-minute nature cruise you majestic ocean, and a forecast of 70 degrees, and you’ll the airports; tours of Santa Barbara Courthouse, Hearst tion in the beautiful Embassy Suites in Albuquerque, and don’t want to miss. The cruise departs at 2 p.m. You may understand why San Diego is all about fun and relaxing. Castle and wine tasting in Santa Ynez; a 17-mile drive along two special events at the fiesta, including the Chasers’ Club even see some big horn sheep that reside in the canyon. Discover top attractions such as the San Diego Zoo, Pebble Beach; four breakfasts, three lunches; complimenta- VIP Tent with meals at each event. We’ll also visit Historic The cost is $99 per person and includes roundtrip trans- Coronado Island and Seaport Village, all while relaxing and ry cocktails and snacks at Embassy Suites; baggage handling, Santa Fe, N.M., the oldest state Capitol in the U.S., and portation, the Dolly Steamboat Cruise, lunch at the Tortilla letting us do the driving. The tour includes roundtrip trans- guide and gratuities. Cost is $1,865 per person double occu- enjoy a guided tour of the Nuclear Science Museum. In Flat Restaurant, bottled water, a professional guide, taxes portation, four days and three nights at the Embassy Suites pancy, and $2,550 single occupancy. Santa Fe and Albuquerque, you will have free time to shop, and gratuities. The motorcoach departs the R.H. Johnson in San Diego Bay; cooked-to-order breakfast daily; tour of visit galleries and have lunch at one of the many fabulous Rec Center parking lot at 9:15 a.m. and returns at approxi- the San Diego Zoo by tram; private lunch at the zoo; Fourth restaurants in the area. mately 6:30 p.m. of July Dinner Cruise on the Hornblower with fireworks dis- Pageant of the Masters Cost is $835 per person double occupancy, and $1,199 play; optional tour of Coronado Bay and Old Town; a visit to per person single occupancy. ROCKY POINT, MEXICO Seaport Village; tour guide; gratuities; snacks and water. Oct. 27-30 Cost is $1,095 per person double occupancy; and $1,475 ALGODONES, MEXICO Enjoy some fun in the sun, south of the border. The trip per person single occupancy. Oct. 20 includes: round-trip motorcoach transportation; four-day, Experience a touch of the Mexican culture with a visit to three-night stay at Penasco Del Sol Hotel with three break- SAN FRANCISO GIANTS VS. DIAMONDBACKS Algodones, Mexico. The motorcoach departs the R.H. fasts and a dinner; tour guide; baggage handling; and mini- Sunday, July 19 Johnson Rec Center parking lot at 7:30 a.m. and will arrive mum driver and guide gratuities. A passport is required to Watch the World Champion San Francisco Giants play at the U.S.-Mexico border at approximately 11:30 a.m. The cross the Mexico border. Departure is 8:30 a.m. from the against your Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Great Soldier also are located on these 62 acres. We will stop at round-trip tour includes a tour guide and four hours to R.H. Johnson Rec Center parking lot. Cost is $465 double seats, great fun, so come out and enjoy the sights and OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. ARIZONA D’BACKS the Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jim Statue); Mt. spend in Algodones. A valid passport is required to enter occupancy and $625 single occupancy. A pool-view balcony sounds of the game and cheer on your favorite team. Cost Sunday, Aug. 30 Vernon (including the tombs of George and Martha Mexico. We return to Sun City West at approximately 8:30 upgrade is $65. A $150 deposit per person will hold the reservation. Full refund with cancellation before Sept. 18. is $75 per person. We have reserved seats on the lower The high-powered Oakland Athletics will play our D’Backs Washington and a memorial to the slaves who worked at p.m. Cost is $68 per person. For reservations contact the Cancellation protection is $46 double occupancy and $62 level, Section 111. at Chase Field when the first pitch goes out at 1:10 p.m. We Mt. Vernon); the World War II Memorial; the Veterans SCW Tours and Scheduling, 623-544-6129. Full refund with for single occupancy.For reservations contact the SCW Tours have seats in the lower level in Section 111. We will leave Memorial; the Lincoln Memorial; the Reflecting Pool; and cancellation before Sept. 18. and Scheduling, 623-544-6129. COOKING DEMO AT CULINARY ACADEMY the R.H. Johnson Rec Center parking lot about 11:15 p.m., the Korean War Memorial. Wednesday, July 22 and will be back about 5:30 p.m. Cost is $75 per person. We’ll take the Odyssey III ship for a brunch cruise under VERDE CANYON RAILROAD the stone bridges of Washington, D.C., past our Nation’s Thursday, Oct. 22 SAN ANTONIO & RIVER WALK Learn some new recipes at the Classic Cooking Academy PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS: as the school’s chef demonstrates the basics of making LOS ANGELES VS. ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS monuments to Georgetown, where you’ll have your choice The casual grace of train travel never goes out of style. OVER THANKSGIVING “THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS” of museums at the National Mall: Natural History Museum, Nov. 24-28 homemade ravioli. Once prepared, the ravioli will be served Sunday, Sept. 13 From the moment you step aboard the fully-restored vin- Air & Space Museum, U.S. Holocaust Museum, or Newseum tage train, you are whisked back to a time of luxurious and This holiday season, the River Walk shines brighter than with fresh tossed garden salad, then you’ll be introduced to Monday-Wednesday, Aug. 24-26 The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Los Angeles Pageant of the Masters is the Festival of Arts’ crowning Museum. leisurely train travel. This four-hour excursion takes you on ever, with thousands of colorful Christmas lights decorating a dessert demonstration. Sit back and relax – it’s your day to Dodgers, and you can enjoy the game from our seats in the jewel and arguably one of the most unique productions in We’ll cruise Embassy Row where the powerful -and a 20-mile journey through 100 years of history. FP7 locomo- the facades. The tour includes: five days and four nights get out of the kitchen and let someone else do the cooking! lower level in Section 111. We will leave the R.H. Johnson the entire world. It is renowned in the artistry and theatri- socially elite built mansions along Massachusetts Avenue. tives, two of only 10 remaining in North America, are the hotel accommodations at the newly renovated Emily Cost is $85 per person and includes transportation, demon- Rec Center parking lot about 11:15 a.m., and will be back cal illusion of living pictures. This 90-minute stage show of There will be a photo opportunity at the White House, a muscle that pulls the renovated carriage cars. There will be Morgan Hotel; round-trip airfare; IMAX movie and Alamo stration and lunch served by the academy. about 5:30 p.m. The first pitch is at 1:10 p.m. Cost is $75 per “living pictures” involves incredibly faithful art recreations stop at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Monument and the an opportunity to have lunch (on own) at the Copper Spike tour; reserved seats at the Holiday River Parade & Lighting person. of classical and contemporary works with real people posing Jefferson Memorial; and a trolley tour of Annapolis, Md. Café prior to our departure. First-class cars accommodate Ceremony on the river walk, full-day excursion to Texas Hill CALIFORNIA COASTAL TOUR: The tour includes roundtrip transportation on Southwest SANTA BARBARA, to look exactly like their counterparts in the original pieces. 24 to 40 passengers on plush upholstered furniture. Full bar Country & Fredericksburg; San Juan Mission tour; city tour An outdoor amphitheater, professional orchestra, live nar- WASHINGTON DC, VIRGINIA, MARYLAND Airlines, door to door transportation, hotel accommoda- service at one’s seat is featured and appetizers are compli- of San Antonio; boat cruise on the river walk; breakfast SAN LUIS OBISPO, ration, intricate sets, sophisticated lighting and expert staff Thursday-Monday, Sept. 24-28 tions and several meals. Cost is $2,295 per person double mentary. A champagne (or sparkling cider) toast is offered daily; private Thanksgiving dinner; dinner prior to the HEARST CASTLE, create a wonderful atmosphere. There is much to do and plenty to see, including our occupancy, and $2,699 per person single occupancy. upon boarding. Coach cars accommodate 74 passengers on Holiday Lighting; transportation to and from your home to MONTEREY & CARMEL This year’s theme is “The Pursuit of Happiness.” The 2015 nation’s Capitol, in this tour to some of America’s historical traditional two-person seats on each side of a center aisle Sky Harbor Airport; baggage handling; a professional tour Monday-Friday, Aug. 17-21 Pageant of the Masters will explore the many sources of hotspots. The average weather this time of year is in the TONTO NATURAL BRIDGE with snacks for sale in each car. Indoor cars are climate-con- guide; all taxes; tour guide and driver gratuities included. We’ll fly you from Sky Harbor to Burbank, Calif., where happiness, both ancient and modern through our theatrical mid-70s, with the average low about 58 degrees. Monday, Sept. 28 trolled and each has a restroom. Comfortable seating, Optional tour of National Museum of the Pacific War in our private motorcoach will take us up the coast to Santa production of living pictures. We’ll enjoy three days and two We will start in Old Town Alexandria, Va., at the Embassy Join us for the day as we venture through Payson on our thoughtful décor and friendly, informative attendants add Fredericksburg and the Tower of the Americas Observation Barbara to begin our coastal tour. From Santa Barbara area, nights’ accommodations at the New Laguna Beach House, Suites hotel. Sights along the way for the next four days way to Tonto Natural Bridge Park for a view of this famous to the beauty of this remote wilderness without sacrificing Deck. Cost is $1,950 double occupancy and $2,375 single we will travel along Highway 101, where we will see inviting breakfast buffet both days at Las Brisas Restaurant over- include Arlington Cemetery, the final resting place for natural bridge. It is unique among natural bridges in that it the luxury of comfort. Journey to places only accessible by occupancy. A deposit of $250 per person is required at time majestic ocean views of the Pacific, while passing small looking the Pacific Coast, dinner at Tivoli Restaurant, President John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Onassis, Audie is formed of travertine. Most bridges are either sandstone, rail, while viewing gorgeous cliffs, eagle nests, picturesque of booking. Final payment is due Oct. 2. Depart from your towns such as Santa Ynez, Solvang, San Luis Obispo, Carmel Sawdust Festival, Pageant tickets with loge seating, stop at Murphy, prizefighter Joe Louis and thousands of soldiers such as the Rainbow Bridge and other natural bridges in scenery and much more. home morning of Nov. 24 and return approximately 4:15 and Monterey. The average weather is in the high 60s, with Hadley’s Date Farm, guide, baggage handling and gratuities. from every major U.S. war. Arlington House, home of Civil Utah, or in hard limestone, like the famous natural bridge in Cost is $125 per person for coach seating and $175 per p.m. Nov. 28. Full refund if cancelled before Oct. 2. Trip pro- lows in the mid-50s. This is the perfect time of year to take Cost is $755 per person double occupancy, and $1,025 per War General Robert E. Lee, the Space Shuttle Challenger Virginia. Before returning to the Valley arrangements have person for first-class seating. The tour price includes tection costs $195 per person double occupancy and $237 person single. Astronaut’s Memorial and the Tomb of the Unknown been made for lunch at a local restaurant. Sit back and relax roundtrip transportation to the railroad, roundtrip Verde single occupancy. Page 20 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 July 2015

Entertainment & Events

Cruise Ship, Top Hat series tickets available now From Page 17 guy with Friends in Low Places, don’t miss Nashville Davies singing sensation Mark Preston Gold! Family is back by popular demand with a brand new show! As a HARMIK three-time Grammy nominee, FEB. 11, 2016 Mark’s career keeps him busy On Feb. 11, the Top Hat Se- over 40 weeks a year with ap- ries brings Tom Jones imper- pearances in showrooms sonator extraordinaire, around the world. Mark’s show Harmik, to the stage. Tom brings the house down with his Jones is a legend and an icon in incredible voice and delivery the entertainment world. His and an unbelievable stage pres- popularity has spanned nearly ence not seen much in today’s Mark Preston four decades and doesn’t seem performers, all coupled with to be waning. As long as Jones his uncanny wit and ability to is popular, his top impersonator events, private functions, and Show, “American Bandstand.” sincerely captivate the audi- will be as well. Harmik has be- full-stage solo concert per- The show aired from 1952 to NASHVILLE GOLD ence. If you missed his show come synonymous with Tom formances. 1989 and in its 3,000 plus pro- the first time, do not make the JAN. 14, 2016 Kicking off the series on Jan. grams, showcased the greatest mistake of missing him this THE DAVIES FAMILY 14 is Nashville Gold. They will music, dance, and fashion of time around! FEB. 25, 2016 have the audience stompin’ four decades of American pop The six-show Cruise Ship Se- Next up, on Feb. 25, The culture. Bandstand Boogie cap- ries 2016 is priced at $66. their boots and singing along Davies Family (Terry, Anne as they play music of the great- tures the magic and the endur- Tickets may be purchased at and Nick) return to the stage ing memories of that golden the Rec Centers Box Office, est country artists of all time. with their critically acclaimed Each facet of country music is age! 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun family variety show as they The four-show Top Hat Se- City West, or online at suncity- included, from everyone’s fa- take a musical journey from vorite kings and queens of ries 2016 is priced at $80. In- west.com. Box office hours are The Beatles to Broadway! dividual tickets purchased at from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday country to musical outlaws, Terry and Anne have per- urban cowboys and honky- the door (if available) will be through Friday. Harmik formed worldwide for more $25 and will go on sale in Oc- For information, call the Box tonk heroes. than 30 years including a three- Featuring an amazing band tober. Tickets available at the Office at 623-544-6093. year stint at Caesars Palace in Rec Centers Box Office. For and some of the most talented Jones. He is internationally Las Vegas. Nick, 21, is taking TOP HAT vocalists touring today, information, call 623-544- recognized and praised as the the entertainment world by 6093. Nashville Gold will bring back No. 1 Jones look- and sound- storm having already per- Get ready for another season great memories. Whether of world-class entertainment as alike in the world. Over the formed concerts on both sides you’re a fan of The Man in years, Harmik has established of the Atlantic. He is winner of the Rec Centers unveils its Top Black or want to hear about the Hat Series 2016! Ticket sales himself as a staple at corporate the national youth arts award for the four-show series are on for best lead actor in a musical sale now for $80. (“Jekyll & Hyde”) and is cur- Offering performances mid- rently working on his new January through mid-March, album, “My Generation.” the 2016 Top Hat Series offers a variety of musical talent. BANDSTAND BOOGIE All shows are at 3 and 7 MARCH 10 p.m., with doors opening at Finally, on March 10, get 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Shows are ready for The Diamonds’ held at Palm Ridge Recreation “Bandstand Boogie” - back by Center, 13800 Deer Valley popular demand! This is fast- Drive, in Sun City West. These paced musical entertainment featuring songs performed on performances are open to the Nashville Gold Bandstand Boogie public. America’s all-time favorite TV July 2015 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 21 2015 EXPLORE! classes

puter, IPads/tablets or phones. Have fun demonstrate 10 easy steps to flawless while learning what criteria to use in se- makeup application to bring out your lecting the products that will best meet beauty at any age. your needs. Instructor Jessica Reynaga is a native Instructor Eva Weisberg is an avid Californian and began her career in computer user and is currently the makeup over 18 years ago. After gradu- Membership Chair of Computers West, ating from EI Professional School of where she has been active for the past Makeup in Hollywood. Calif., in 1997, nine years. Previously she was a substi- she began assisting the late and very tal- tute teacher and used computers in the ented Paul Starr. He encouraged her to classroom; sold computers and was the pursue her dreams and helped launch office manager for a small computer her career. Her talent and attention to de- company in Virginia. She works on a tail enabled her to touch many famous PC, an iPad and an iPod at home. faces while building a high profile clien- • Arizona desert critters, 2 to 3:30 tele. Jessica has spent the last 18 years p.m., Thursday, Aug. 13, at the White working numerous fashion shows, Tanks Park Visitor Center meeting photo shoots, television and music room. Space is limited to 40 people. The ESCAPE THE HEAT AND WITH videos, weddings and her work is pub- park address is 20304 W. White Tank FREE CLASSES lished in magazines and ad campaigns. Mountain Road, Waddell. Please note: Register today for free EXPLORE! She also held management positions at no entrance fee required to attend this classes at www.suncitywest.com, click Makeup Forever Inc., ULTA Salon and class in the Visitor Center. on the EXPLORE! tab or call Tamra at joined the artistry teams of some of the Learn about animals designed for the 623 544-6194. top cosmetic companies, which include desert, including interesting facts, pho- Chanel, Stila, MAC, Studio Gear Cos- tos and interactions with the diversity of metics, Derma Doctor and Cargo Cos- animals that live in the desert and metics and most recently It Cosmetics specifically the White Tank Mountains. as the Arizona sales and training coor- Join Ranger Jessica in the White Tank dinator. Nature Center classroom for a short presentation about Sonoran Desert ani- • Finding out about the newly mals and their amazing adaptations. formed Our Neighbor Network You will even get a chance to meet some (ONN), 3 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 18, of the “locals” in the Nature Center. • Caring for your plants, shrubs, in the Palm Ridge Acacia Room. Instructor Jessica Bland is the Inter- trees and landscaping in the summer In this class, you will be given re- pretive Ranger at White Tank Mountain heat, 3 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4, in the source tools, learn about ONN, and have Regional Park. Prior to coming to work Palm Ridge Acacia Room. ample opportunity to ask questions. The for Maricopa County in 2013, she Learn what level of watering and sun Consortium designed Our Neighbor worked as a park ranger and an archae- • Learning to play Hand and Foot, protection your plants, shrubs, trees and Network as a convenient way to “call, ologist for the federal government for 14 3 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 21 in the Palm green spaces need in the summer heat. click or come in” to get the help you or years. Ridge Acacia Room. Space is limited to Also learn how to adjust the watering your neighbors may need, whether it’s 12 people. schedule during the monsoon season. home-delivered meals, caregiver EXPLORE! CLASSES Have fun while learning to play and Instructor is Kris Coates, Maricopa respite, home health assistance, a fire REGISTRATION OPTIONS win at Hand and Foot. You will receive County Master Gardeners, holds an department lock box or other resources. written instructions and have time to Masters of Science in teaching from Instructors include Patti Rowan, exec- ON-LINE: At www.suncitywest.com, practice the game. Drake University, is a certified arborist utive director of the Sun City West click on green EXPLORE! in the left Instructor, Kay Benz is an avid card and desert landscaper and has over 50 Foundation; and Katy O’Grady, general column; if you are new to EXPLORE!, player. She is president of the Women’s years of gardening experience. services officer of the Recreation Cen- sign-in and create your own account; if Club, was membership director for con- ters of Sun City West. Please note, the you are already a participant in the EX- nections and is active in several annual ONN Consortium includes representa- PLORE! Program, log-in and input your community fund-raising events. tives from the SCW Foundation, Recre- user name and password. Once logged- ation Centers, Sun Health, Benevilla, in, you are able to register for a class and • Choosing a computer, tablet or cell the Fire District, Posse, PORA, pay online with your credit or debit phone that best meets your needs, 6 to PRIDES, Community Fund, Northwest card. If you forget your user name or 8 p.m., Thursday, July 23, in the Palm Valley Connect and TORCH. password, contact Tamra Stark at 623- Ridge Acacia Room. 544-6194, or tamra.stark@suncity- Explore the advantages and costs of • Keeping yourself healthy and hy- west.com. purchasing either a MAC or PC com- drated in the summer, 3 to 5 p.m., IN PERSON: You can register for Thursday, Aug. 20 in the Palm Ridge classes at the front desk of the R.H. Acacia. Johnson Rec Center Administrative Of- Learn what works best for you, your fice, 19803 R. H. Johnson Boulevard, • Updating your makeup, two op- family and friends to stay healthy and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday portunities to take the class, either 6 to hydrated during the summer heat. Find through Friday. 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 11, or 3 to 5 p.m., out what foods, drinks and sun protec- TELEPHONE: EXPLORE! Program Wednesday, Aug. 13, in the Palm Ridge tion will keep you going and give you Coordinator Tamra Stark can take your Acacia Room. energy to enjoy your time outside and registration by telephone at 623-544- Learn what makeup colors work for inside this summer. The instructor is 6194. you, best ways to apply makeup and Margaret, a Sun Health dietician/nutri- Please note: registration at the door is what to do to keep your skin healthy and tionist. available if an EXPLORE! class is not radiant at any age. The instructor will full. Page 22 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 July 2015 Club Corner

HOW TO SUBMIT whatever comes up. building. NEWS: Many retirees wonder Along with our passion for whether a hobby as an artist cars, is our passion for others. Broadcast The deadline for Club Cor- might be just the activity they ARC is committed to making a Club ner submissions is noon the are looking for. Membership in difference in our world through Engineer first Friday of each month for the Sun West Art Club offers sharing our knowledge and Group the following month’s publi- Chairman the opportunity to explore dif- giving back to the community. George cation. ferent media and to actually We participate in local charita- Kuchtyak Deadline for the August produce works of art. Classes ble activities and high schools enjoys Rec Center News is noon and workshops are taught by by supporting them with dis- recording Friday, July 3. professional artists. Classes are play cars for their own announce- ments. Club news must be submit- listed in the art room at Kuentz fundraising programs. We con- ted every month. Please sub- and at www.scwclubs.com tinue to accept pledges and do- mit your news by email to under “Arts and Crafts.” Sum- nations toward our building michael.melissa@suncity- mer classes in drawing, fund. The building will be on a west.com. Please, in the sub- acrylics, pastel, watercolor, lot between the walking track ject line, show your club mixed media and portrait and the Men’s Club at the R.H. name and the month. Submis- painting are planned and will Johnson Recreation Center. your fellow “sweat birds” and guest policy. Info: 623-694- sions must be 200 words or be held if there are adequate The club meets on the third “be cool at the pool” at 5 p.m. 0424. Wednesdays. Take a dip or just less. students to hold the classes. Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. BRIDGE - Many of our members’ art in the Social Hall. Monthly lounge in the shade - that’s AGRICULTURE works are on exhibit at meetings resume in September. right - the Kuentz Pool is TUESDAY AFTERNOON PORA. In the Library there is Monday morning breakfasts to shaded in the hot afternoons. If you enjoy contract bridge Shade is really important this BYOB (remember no glass) time of year. Vine fruits are a special exhibit of Arizona art. talk cars meet at 7 a.m. at we would like to welcome you Our members were challenged Memo’s in the Johnson bowl- and snacks. See you there. to our Tuesday afternoon game getting ready to harvest and To find out details for all cantaloupe is ready when the to create a piece reminiscent of ing center. at Beardsley Rec Center, card Arizona. Come see. We also You can get your raffle tick- events, check out the Activities rooms 1, 2 and 3. You don’t veins of the fruit become more Directory and the calendar at prominent. When the melon have our own gallery in the ets for a 1993 Corvette 40th need to bring a partner and no Kuentz art room, spotlighting edition car donated by Rich scwboomersclub.com. Dis- advance reservation is needed. turns from green to golden it cover great things to do. This is should come off the vine eas- members as well as instructor Chaney at the SCW Rec Center Arrive by 11 a.m. for registra- paintings. Come see what Box Office by visiting our one club that has something for tion and table sign up. Play be- ily. If you have to tug it’s not everyone. You can join online ripe. Watermelon will be white amazing work your neighbors website or call Tom Jones at gins promptly between 11:30 are doing. For information 503-887-3430. For information now or attend one of our func- and noon. Four rounds (six and flat on the bottom. The tions as a guest to discover first three tendrils going back about the Watercolor Group, visit restoration.scwclubs.com. hands each) are played with a call Fay Brattain at 623-214- what you are missing. mix of partners. Play ends at away from the attached fruit BEADERS should be brown, curled and 8535. BOWLING 2:30 p.m. The cost of the game each hard. Cucumbers can be bitter ARTHRITIS CLUB Interested in trying a new now and Armenians are pale hobby? Have you always Club members have been week is 50 cents for members green, don’t get bitter in the We are a wonderful club. wanted to make beautiful jew- turning out in large numbers and $1 for guest. Membership heat and produces well into The friends we make are solid elry? We have all levels of for the summer Red Pin events is $3 per year with a valid rec fall. and last throughout the years. beaders, from new to experts. on Tuesday afternoons at John- card. Resident guests may play To sterilize soil, remove all Whether you are new to Sun Whether your passion is bead son Lanes. The last Red Pin on twice before joining. plants and cover with clear City West or have been here a weaving, bead stringing, bead July 28 also will include a For information call Bill plastic. The heat will kill while, please join us. The club embroidery or kumihimo, you party for all club members. The Lafave at 623-533-6440. annual casino trip will take Fusarium, nematodes and other meets at the Beardsley Pool will be inspired. Free lessons BRIDGE – WEDNESDAY from 8 to 9 a.m. Monday and and mentoring are offered. We place Tuesday, Aug. 4. Entry pests. Leave on for a month NIGHT ONE PARTNER and use bricks to hold down Wednesday in the summer, meet at the Beardsley Rec Cen- fee for Red Pin is $10 and sign- up books are on the league edges. Cut back tomatoes ex- 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. in the winter ter in Sagebrush Room 5, from We extend an invitation to all desk. cept the cherry types. Leave and 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday. 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays, and from SCW residents to join us each July’s no tap bowling events about a foot of stem to produce We have volunteer instruc- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays. Wednesday night at the Beard- will be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, new growth. Plant tomato tors and have a lot of fun doing Visitors are welcome. sley Rec Center Ocotillo Card July 4 and July 18. Entry fee is seeds in mid-July. Plants the Hokey Pokey and other room for contract bridge. BOOMERS $10 for each event and sign-up should be big enough to set out low-impact water exercises. You must have a partner to books are available on the in five weeks. There is still Arthritis is not a requirement. play and both partners must be Even though the weather is league desk in the Sports Pavil- time to sow seeds of squash, Dues are $10 per year. We have in attendance before purchas- warmer, many Boomer activi- ion. corn and black-eyed peas. many outings during the year, ing their tally. The cost is 50 ties are in full swing. Almost If you’re looking for a stress- Our gardens are at 17800 N. which everyone enjoys. cents per person and tallies all card and board games, free environment where you 137th Drive. For information For information, please call must be purchased on the day Boomer buffets, water volley- can enjoy the sport of bowling call Jim at 623-584-1465. 623-544-7775. of play. Signup begins approx- ball and the Summer Jam Ses- without the commitment of a imately at 5:30 p.m. each AUTOMOBILE sions will extend through the league, the Bowling Associa- ART Wednesday, and play begins summer. tion is for you. The annual fee RESTORATION between 5:45 and 6 p.m. Arrive Stay cool in our Kuentz art Have you always wanted to is only $7 per year and is open early to ensure an available rooms this summer and dis- The Automotive/Restoration join your friends for line danc- to all rec card members in good table. In case of the rare in- cover your inner artist. It is a Club of Sun City West was ing but just didn’t know how? standing. No league average is stance when there is no perfect time to mess with color formed to provide members in Come to the new, free, line required to bowl in any club table remaining to make a final and design and simply create. Sun City West a place to work dancing group Tuesday events. Membership applica- foursome, you will not play A Tuesday afternoon water- on, and learn how to work on evenings through July 21, in tions may be obtained at the that day, but you will be guar- color fun gathering has started. automobiles, as well as share the Kuentz clubhouse. BYOB Johnson Lanes monitor’s desk. anteed to play the following Join your fellow watercolor the enjoyment of classic auto- and snacks. Beginners are from If you would like to try out a dabblers for individual work, mobiles. We look forward to 6 to 7 p.m. Intermediate is week. club event before committing Continued on Page 23 group projects, field trips or the construction of our new from 7 to 8 p.m. Hang out with to a membership, ask about our July 2015 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 23 Club Corner

From Page 22 for Cell Phones For Soldiers. comes available. Phones are recycled, and Info: countrywestern.scw- We play four rounds of six phone calling cards are distrib- clubs.com, 623-544-4163 or hands, allowing 35 minutes per uted to our servicemen over- 623-512-6401. round. seas. Collection boxes are at Your membership is $3 per Computers West and around CREATIVE person with a valid rec card. Sun City West. Please save SILK FLOWERS Guests accompanied by a them over the summer. The club’s purpose is to SCW member are welcome to PC Group: The next PC bring people together who are play at a cost of $1 per person. Group meeting is 1 p.m. Tues- interested in creating flowers Guests are allowed to play day, Sept. 8, in Summit Hall A made of fabrics. Beginner three times and then must be a following the Computers West classes teach members to cut SCW resident and officially meeting. The PC Group pro- the fabric, dye the petals, tool join the club. vides instructional programs, or crinkle them for shape, as- Info: 623-505-7206. including hands-on classes, semble and arrange the newly presentations and discussions. BROA DCAST made flowers. Beginning Linux and Flight Sim are also classes teach the art of making While many Sun City West available. The help group is daisies, carnations and tulips. residents are gone for the sum- Wednesdays from 8 to 10 a.m. After the beginning classes, mer, a dedicated core of Broad- Watch for classes and walk-ins there are more advanced cast Club members continues at pcscw.org. classes taught by the talented to build the KSCW-LP, 103.1 DANCING ARTS MacsWest meets at 1 p.m. members. Please join us from FM radio station. Visit our stu- Tuesdays (everything IOS) and 8 to 11:30 a.m. any Wednesday dio in the Round-Up Room of The Nani Komohana Tutus hula dancers of the Dancing Arts Club Fridays (everything Mac) in will celebrate 35 years of performing in Sun City West. Please join at the Kuentz Rec Center the Men’s Club to see what the Palo Verde Room. There is Room 5. us at 7 p.m. Dec 4-5, or at 2 p.m. Dec. 6, at the Stardust Theatre in always something to learn. we’re up to. The studio is open Sun City West. Tickets ($10) will go on sale Oct. 19 at the Stardust For information call Judy between 10 a.m. and noon on Theatre, or you can purchase online at a website soon to be an- Wednesdays is the Senior Ge- at 619-857-7402 or Rosemarie both Tuesday and Wednesday nounced. This is the Christmas season, so be prepared to sing nius Bar from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at 623-214-9712. each week. If you can volun- along with your favorite holiday songs, Hawaiian style. Pictured in in Room C. Check our website the photo are (standing left to right): Barb Stevens, Sylvia McCal- (www.macswest.org) for this CRIBBAGE teer, for even an hour or two, it lister, Helen Baie, Bonnie Schoenig; (sitting) Norma Laity, Pat Pan- would make a difference. But, month’s topics, scheduled tae and Marilyn Mulholland. Do you enjoy playing Crib- if you’re just interested in see- classes, current Mac message bage? Are you a beginner or a ing what we’re doing, we’d and iPad help. Be sure to mon- open at 4:45. We meet in the July 14 for a show-and-tell little rusty? The Cribbage Club love to see you, too. itor to keep our labs open this card room of the SCW Men’s night. There also will be thou- of Sun City West invites you to Our Broadcast Club mem- summer. Club building on Meeker Road sands of stamps priced at just 3 participate in our weekly bership is growing and it is just north of the SCW Library. cents each. Members can bring COUNTRY WESTERN evening of cribbage. We pro- very exciting. It takes so many We have exclusive evening use in their extras and trade or ex- vide lessons and someone to different skills to build a com- DANCE of this facility and welcome all change with other members. It help you catch up on your munity radio station that meets SCW men and women with a is a most affordable way to add Country Western Dance Club skills. We meet at 5:45 p.m. the needs and desires of the current rec card as a new mem- to any collection. There will be has monthly dances from Oc- Monday’s all season, including community. We intend to make ber or guest. plenty of worldwide and for- tober through April. summer. The first game starts Sun City West residents proud. The club offers nightly limit eign stamps. Dances are at Palm Ridge at 6 p.m. We play nine games So, please drop by and bring cash games and no-limit tour- Clubs meet at the Kuentz from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. the sec- against nine different oppo- your music. We can copy it naments. Limit cash games Rec Center, at R.H. Johnson ond Saturday of each month. nents. Location is Kuentz Rec from your CDs and flash drives played are: 25 cents small Boulevard and Stardust Av- Entry fees have been reduced Center Room 4. Come and within a matter of minutes and blind and 25 cents big blind; 25 enue. It’s best to arrive about for the coming season to $4 for check it out. Rec card holders have you on your way. That is, cents and 50 cents small and 6:45 p.m. Meetings are from 7 club members and $7 for can play twice as guests before unless you’d like to stay and big blind; $1 small blind and to 8 p.m. in Room 3. The Coin guests. Membership is avail- joining. We are a mix of full- help us record a few announce- $1 big blinds. No-limit tourna- Club resumes meeting the first able for only $5 a year for rec time and seasonal residents. ments. Don’t be shy, but in- ments have a $20 buy-in, re- Tuesday of the month begin- card holders. Deejay Jerry Cut- Meet some new friends with stead stop by. Info: ceiving $4,900 in tournament ning Oct. 6. The Stamp Club birth will play great music for similar interests in our commu- broadcast.scwclubs.com and chips. Player “bounties” are meets every second Tuesday of your dancing and listening nity. Info: 623-670-4082. suncitywestradio.com sometimes added. Tourna- the month year round. pleasure. Country, ballroom, ments return 100 percent of Info: 623-377-6621. CALLIGRAPHY WEST pattern and line dancers are all CYCLISTS buy-in as prize money. welcome to join us. Mark your COMPUTERS WEST The Sun City West Cyclists Calligraphy West meets Please sign up before start calendars for Oct. 11 and come meet at the Echo Mesa Golf every Monday at 1 p.m. at the time for desired cash games or join us for a fun-filled evening Computers West at the Palm Course parking lot every week- Kuentz Rec Center Room 2. tournament. of dance. Ridge Recreation Center (623- day morning. Start times vary Various lettering styles, card Annual membership dues are Weekly Wednesday night 214-1546) is the parent organ- with the season (July and Aug. making and paper arts tech- $5 and nightly play fee for lessons will resume Oct.7. The ization of two user groups: 6:30 a.m.). There are several niques are explored, complete members is $1 and $2 for CWDC will welcome new in- MacsWest and the PC Group. groups to accommodate skill with workshops. More exten- guests. structors, Sandra and Dwight Room A is open from 10 a.m. levels. We ride for one hour sive mixed-media classes are at Info: 623-261-5554 or fiftyt- Nelson in October. Popular to 2 p.m. weekdays through the with a break half way. Then we 6 p.m. Wednesday evenings. If wocards.scwclubs.com. dances such as the waltz, pro- summer. Both PC and Mac meet back at Echo Mesa on the you have any questions, con- gressive two-step, East and COIN AND STAMP computers are available for patio for a social visit. Every- tact Char at 623-266-1361. West Coast swing, night club club members’ use. Our web- one is welcome. We also have two step and Arizona two step Our coin club will be closed site is computerswest.org. The off campus rides and social CLUB 52 are among the lessons that will through September and will re- next general meeting is at 1 events. Information: be taught during the 2015-16 Club 52 plays Texas sume meeting Oct. 6. Have a p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in Sum- bicycle.scwclubs.com. season. The exact schedule will Hold’em at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday safe summer to our snow birds. mit Hall A at Palm Ridge. Continued on Page 24 and Thursday evenings, doors The Stamp Club will meet We need your old cell phones be announced as soon as it be- Page 24 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 July 2015 Club Corner

From Page 23 Airman’s Attic, Salvation Tuesday and Thursday with Army, Eve’s Place, Veteran’s Lisa Friedman. There are no DANCE FOR THE Home and many others. Your classes mid-April through mid- HEALTH OF IT fabric and yarn donations are October. We have monthly ’70s and greatly appreciated. We also Information: Ellen (623-249- ’80s rock ’n roll dances as well help members who have trou- 7911); Judy (623-214-9373); as weekly dance/exercise ble or would like to learn knit- or scwclubs.com. ting and crocheting. Visit us classes. Singles and couples HANDI-CAPABLES are welcome. Enjoy our rock any Friday morning. Call Joy ’n roll dance from 6:30 to 9:30 at 623-584-4846 for informa- The Handi-Capables Club of p.m. Friday, July 17 at Palm tion. Sun City West wishes every- Ridge Summit Hall A. Our disc ENERGETIC EXERCISE one a sparkling red, white and jockey and host, Kort Kurdi, blue Fourth of July. Be sure to will spin the great sounds of Exercise with us all year in plan for some pool time in your the ’70s and ’80s - all the air-conditioned comfort. We busy summer schedule to add music that made these decades meet Monday, Wednesday and fun and fitness to your life. At Fridays in the R.H. Johnson of rock ’n roll one of the best Beardsley Rec Center on every ENCORE NEEDLE & CRAFT dance eras. Cups and ice pro- Social Hall from 7:55 to 8:45 Monday, Wednesday and Sat- vided. Feel free to bring snacks a.m. urday at 9 a.m., the club enjoys Encore Needle & Craft Club members will show some of the quilts to be given to several of its charities, such as: Airmen’s Attic, Eve’s and beverages. Cost is $6 for If you have a rec card you water exercising with the extra can join for $3 a year. We use Place, Salvation Army, Veterans Home/Hospital, and others. A few members and $8 for guests. advantage of individual physi- of the members participating in this project are shown below, from Kort offers fun, energizing, a PVC pole and a mat. Wear cal therapy available. In addi- left to right: Christy Grimstad, JoAnn Schneider, Chris Sorden, Joy low-impact exercise through comfortable shoes and bring a tion, stimulating and friendly Hicks and Joan Donar. big smile. basic dance steps and rhythms conversation provides a perfect KARAOKE like swing, rumba, waltz, cha Informration: 623-544-1251. way to keep your brain active. start time for the Summer cha and more using his proven FITNESS The club offers a cool escape The Karaoke Club will be months is 7:30 a.m. with teaching techniques, engaging from the summer heat while dark for July and August. We check-in times from 6:45 to The Fitness Club offers land sense of humor and great vari- improving the health of your wish you a happy, healthy and 7:15. To celebrate the Fourth of and water classes. Cost is $5 ety of music. No partner neces- mind and body. For the bargain hopefully cool summer. We July holiday, we will wear red, yearly membership and we sary. Level 1 classes are 9 a.m. price of $10 and a valid rec will return in September. Our white and blue on Wednesday have class tickets for purchase. Saturdays at Johnson Social card, you can enjoy the bene- first meeting will be on Fri- July 1, rather than our all white Jazzercise Lo: R.H. Johnson Hall, and 10 a.m. for level 2. fits of this unique club. day, Sept. 5. Our tradition is to attire. All skill levels are wel- Social Hall (9:15 to 10:15 Cost is $4 per class. Location Info or to arrange a visit: Na- have an ice cream social in come to putt with us. Be a a.m.) Monday, Wednesday and can change from time to time dine at [email protected] or September to start off the new guest and join in our fun. Friday with Susan Shewmake; due to rec center events. Call to 623-217-2844. fall/winter season. We look Membership is open to all Palm Ridge Activity Center (8 verify. forward to seeing all of the fa- women in good standing with to 9 a.m.) Monday, Wednesday Membership is $5 per calen- HILLCREST DANCE miliar faces and hope to see the Rec Centers of Sun City and Friday with Sandra dar year. Info: 602-679-4220. many new ones. Karaoke is for West. The chartered club of Sanchez. There are only two dances left this summer for Hillcrest everyone, not just the accom- Sun City West Lady Putters ECHO MESA Strength45: Palm Ridge Ac- plished singers. was formed in 2002. tivity Center (9:15 to 10 a.m.) Dance and Social Club, so be WOMEN’S GOLF sure you don’t miss the fun. We have a party every Friday Info: Linda at 928-230-8033 Monday, Wednesday and Fri- night. Bring your own CDGs or ladyputters.scwclubs.com. This friendly women’s day with Sandra Sanchez. Join us at 6:15 p.m. July 11 at the Social Hall, where The or use one from our collection. LAWN BOWLING league welcomes all skill lev- Aqua Aerobics: Palm Ridge Bring something to drink and els for 18-hole play Tuesday Pool (9:15 to 10:15 a.m.) Mon- Breeze will provide our music we will provide the cups and Lawn Bowling is an interest- mornings on our exceptionally day, Wednesday and Friday and you can enjoy complimen- ice. All Sun City West resi- ing and challenging sport. Ac- beautiful executive course. with Mitzi Cerecedes. tary Cha Cha lessons provided dents holding a valid rec card tivities throughout the year Many games and fun social Aqua Zumba: Palm Ridge by outstanding instructors from can become a member for a include social bowling, local events are offered throughout Pool (8:30 to 9:30 a.m.) Satur- the Dance Doctor’s Studio. mere $5 a year. This gives you tournaments and potluck din- the year. Low gross and low day with Mitzi Cerecedes. We will close our summer all club privileges plus dis- ners. We offer social bowling net scores are rewarded each Deep Water: January through schedule July 18, with wonder- counts on the catered parties seven days a week and more month as Aces of the mid-April and mid-October ful music by Michael Carollo such as our barbecue and competitive bowling in tourna- Month. We offer competitive through December, Beardsley and root beer floats at intermis- Christmas party. Each month ments. as well as social memberships. Pool (6:45 to 7:35 a.m.). Mid- sion. This is sure to keep you we have a different theme with Weekly bowling hours are Visit our website for club and April through mid-October at cool and leave you with fond snacks and special music. Monday through Saturday membership information at R.H. Johnson Pool (7:45 to memories of our last summer So after you have returned morning draws 7:45 (tags up) www.scwclubs.com (located 8:45 a.m.) Monday, Wednes- dance. The dance lesson will from summer vacation, come for 8 a.m. play except Fridays under “Chartered Clubs,” click day and Friday with Sherry be the Cha Cha at 6:15 p.m. see what we’re all about. We - 6:30 (tags up) for 7 a.m. on “Golf Clubs,” then on Johnson Traver. Our wonderful Hardwood love an audience and you play. Sunday evening draw is “Echo Mesa Women”) or call Wicked Water: January Dance Floor and air-condi- might find yourself up on the at 6:45 p.m. for play under the 584-9563 or 251-3146. through mid-April and mid- tioned facility will keep you stage singing your heart out to lights. October through December at comfortable during these hot ENCORE NEEDLE thunderous applause. Doesn’t We offer free lessons and Palm Ridge Pool (8:45 to 9:45 summer months. Please re- that sound like fun? free use of our equipment. Our & CRAFT a.m.) Tuesday and Thursday member our club policies of no shorts, tee-shirts or tank tops. Info: Anna Besmer at 623- club is inside the walking path We have something for with Lisa Friedman. There are Dance from 7 to 9:45 p.m. Ad- 521-5701. at the R.H. Johnson Complex. everyone in our club. We meet no classes mid-April through mission is $4 for members and Our lesson plan is flexible and each from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Fri- mid-October. LADY PUTTERS $6 guests. We will be closed in can be scheduled at the club- day at Kuentz Rec Center ABS: January through mid- August, and resume dancing The Lady Putters meet each house. Info: 623-977-4623 or Rooms 4 and 5. We donate to April and mid-October through again Sept. 5. Info: 623-544- Wednesday morning at Grand- scwlawnbowls.com. various charities during the December at Palm Ridge Aca- 0574 or 623-214-6801. view Golf Course on the 18- Continued on Page 25 year. Some of our charities are: cia Room (7:45 to 8:30 a.m.) hole putting green. Our current July 2015 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 25 Club Corner From Page 24 HILLCREST LEATHER CARVERS DANCE The Leather Carvers Club meets from 8 a.m. to noon Come join Mari- Monday through Friday at the lyn and John Kuentz Center. The club offers Randall when many opportunities to create they serve creamy root projects, such as handbags, beer floats at wallets, phone cases, guitar Hillcrest Dance straps and much more. Mem- July 18. bers create everything from the simplest belts to the most de- LEATHERCRAFT tailed saddles. Club tools and equipment are available for The SCW Leather Carvers Club enjoyed the March Happy Camp use. Structured lessons are also with over 30 children attending six classes. Club Vice President Ed ing the Mac-Cro-Knit Club of Also, mark your calendars Barnes instructed them in how to make a leather bookmark for provided for new members to SCW, please come to one of for Dec. 17, which is our an- themselves or as a gift. They learned to stamp, tool and stain the either learn or refresh their our meetings at Kuentz Recre- nual Christmas party. More in- leather. Everyone involved had a great time. skills. Members offer years of ation Center in Room 3 each formation to follow. experience and are always of the week to play contract or monthly between the two exec- Thursday from 8 to 11 a.m. Members: To get the latest happy and available to ex- Chicago bridge. There are pro- utive courses that are open dur- New members are always wel- information on activities, sign change ideas, answer questions gressive bridge tournaments at ing the summer months with come. Annual dues are $5. up for the newsletter by email- and assist with projects. The 8:30 a.m. every Tuesday morn- tee times starting at 8:30 a.m. Coffee, tea and a small snack is ning [email protected]. club also has a variety of items ing. The club has its own monitor. available at all meetings. The club is open to residents and kits for sale to members Poker tournaments: Texas Info: Howard Allnutt at 214- We appreciate all yarn dona- with a current rec card. Dues and all that is required is your Hold‘em at 12:30 p.m. every 0583 or Golf Operations at tions for our many charity proj- are $10 year. imagination. Monday and Friday. Buy in is 544-6037. ects. For information on the The club meets every Tues- All residents with a valid rec $25. club, classes or yarn donations, day and Thursday during the card are welcome to become Gin Rummy and other METAL please contact Mary at 623- year, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. members. Info: scwleather- games: Card players may de- 556-5929. You do not have to play both Visitors are always welcome carversclub.weebly.com or velop their own game of Gin days. Sign-in and social time is during operating hours from 8 623-271-6001. MAH JONGG Rummy and Cribbage or other a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and from 11 to 11:30. Games start types of card games to enjoy LINE DANCERS Looking for something new at 11:30. On the first Thursday noon to 4 p.m. the fellowship with club mem- weekends. Tours are available to do this summer. Come as a of each month (September- bers. Learn to line dance in our guest and see what Mah Jongg June) we have a short business for those interested in seeing five-week beginners’ work- There will be a pizza lunch at the unusual facility and exten- is all about. It is not the game meeting with members supply- 11:30 a.m. July 13. The club shop starting on Wednesday, that is on your computer. Call ing treats. We follow the Na- sive equipment. More than 300 July 1 from 3:10 until 4:10 will celebrate members who pieces of metal art are on dis- Phyllis Hibben (623-398- tional Mah Jongg League have July birthdays with cake p.m., meeting at the Johnson 7771) if you would like to visit rules. play. Metal art may be pur- Social Hall on July 1, 8 and 15 at 1:30 p.m. July 31. chased at the Metal Club or the us. We are here all summer. Info: Norma Platt (623-214- The 50 cent fee daily card and at Palm Ridge on July 22 If you like what you see, take 0767) or Phyllis Hibben (623- Village Store. Vacation/secu- and 29. Instructor Kort Kurdi fees will be waived for July rity mail boxes may be pur- some lessons from Joy Eisner 398-7771). and August. teaches the fundamentals of (623-214-7307) or Toni chased at the Village Store line dancing and the basic steps MEN’S CLUB Visit the club and take a with installation available at Rhodes (623-546-2845). A se- brochure to peruse at home. in this five-week program. Try ries of six lessons cost $45. Men looking for a cool place the Metal Club. our newest class - dancing the Dues for new members is $15, Custom work, including When you are done, come play to spend their leisure time in a renewal is $10 when paid in old classic line dances - on with us. friendly environment are in- metal art, cutting, knife sharp- Thursday mornings from 9:40 January, thereafter late charges ening, welding, mill and lathe If you already know how to vited to the Men’s Social will apply. Info: 623-544-6150. until 10:40 a.m at Palm Ridge. play, bring your Mah card and Club. Members engage in so- work and other services are of- It’s a boot-scootin’ good time. visit us on Tuesday. It is a great cial card games between 7:30 MEN’S NINERS GOLF fered to the community. Let us Other classes are available on day to visit since we tend to be a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday know what you need. Wednesdays and Saturdays a smaller group and we do a ro- through Saturday. The SCW Men’s Niners Golf If you are interested in join- from the upper beginner to in- tation game where East re- Poker: Most poker games are Club was formed to fill a golf ing the Metal Club, stop by for termediate levels. You don’t places the East at another table. played. Betting ranges from need for residents who cannot a tour. There are no experience need a partner to line dance. It’s fun and a great way to meet nickel-dime to $1. play 18 holes due to health rea- requirements. Many members Info: 623-556-9093, or the other ladies. Bridge: There are daily sons, time constraints or just had no previous experience linedancers.scwclubs.com. another fun day of golf. working with metals. A wide MAC-CRO-KNIT The summer pot luck party bridge tables where four mem- will be July 2. bers agree on a time and a day The club is sponsored by the variety of new skills can be The SCW Mac-Cro-Knit SCW Golf Council with sup- learned from the myriad of Club had a Summer Survivor MAC-CRO- port from Golf Operations and classes available. Annual dues luncheon. Everyone had a KNIT has been formally recognized are $20. by the Arizona Golf Associa- There will be no general great time. Come join us to es- In the picture, cape the heat and create some- you will see ex- tion. All members establish a membership meetings until thing new. We have added amples of “trea- nine-hole USGA handicap. Sept. 10. another charity knitting project sure bags” to be The annual fee is $25. The club is next to the Visi- – “treasure bags” – for children donated to the The playing schedule pro- tors Center at 13849 Camino Women’s Shel- vides for competitive golf out- Del Sol. Stop by for a visit and accompanying their mothers to ter in Goodyear. the women’s shelter in These bags are ings each Thursday at Stardust tour. Info: 623-584-0150 or Goodyear. Each bag will in- for children ac- Golf Course with tee times scwmetalclub.com clude a surprise. companying starting at noon during the win- If you are interested in join- their mothers. ter months. The club rotates Continued on Page 26 Page 26 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 July 2015 Club Corner

From Page 25 PICKLEBALL Christmas luncheon, thinking MINI GOLF You probably know that cool I guess or thinking Starbucks originated in Seattle, ahead. We plan to have a nice Our summer schedule con- but are you aware that pickle- summer painting at leisure for tinues at the Beardsley Park those of us left behind. ball was invented in the state of RIP ‘N’ SEW Mini Golf Course. We will Washington as well? Returning play every Thursday through- home to Bainbridge Island The new proposed bylaws out the summer months since it after a golf game on a Saturday are posted on the main bulletin is cooler under Beardsley’s in 1965, a Washington state board at the club. If you are a many shade trees. Please arrive congressman named Joel member of Rip ‘n’ Sew, please at 8:20 a.m. for sign up, so golf Pritchard and his friend Bill stop by and read them. There can begin at 8:30 a.m. Bell improvised a game for will be a vote in September. Bring your rec card, putter their bored families to play. There are classes posted at and golf ball. After playing 18 They used an old badminton the club and online. If you are holes of miniature golf we will court, some ping pong paddles hot at home, sign up to take a have a drawing for a cash and a plastic ball. Another class or volunteer as a monitor. prize. You may play twice friend, Barney McCallum, The club needs monitors this without being a member and METAL CLUB helped devise some rules and a summer and the clubroom is a then we hope you will new sport was born. Pickleball pleasant temperature. join. Annual dues are $5 year. Ron Guttu spent more than four years at the Metal Club building is now the fastest-growing If you are a resident with a Congratulations to our golfer every part on this race car except for the spark plugs. Ron also de- sport in the nation! valid rec card and an interest in of the month, Ann Marie veloped a working remote control for the race car, which is a replica of a car his dad raced in Grand Forks, N.D., many years ago. Why is it called pickleball? sewing, quilting or learning Fromm. Pritchard’s wife Joan claimed something new, you are invited Info: scwclubs.com, at the area, an operating watermill Kamp; the 2016 Spring Lunch- the whacky combination of to take a tour any day that the bulletin board at the Johnson and waterfall, a zoo and an in- eon and Quilt Challenge; and sports reminded her of the club is open. The club is adja- course, or call 623-337-4558. dustrial area. Visit the big rail- the 2017 Quilt Show. pickle boat in rowing with cent to the Village Store at road layout even if the trains Info: https://pvpquilt.shutter- MODEL RAILROAD oarsmen chosen from the left- R.H. Johnson Center. Contact are not operating over the sum- fly.com/. overs of other boats. But it is PHOTOGRAPHY WEST the club at 623-546-4050. Club activities and hours of mer. If interested in joining the also true that a year or two operations for the summer are: G-scalers call 480-518-3402 or Photography West at the after the new, still-nameless SCRAPBOOK, PAPER- HO/N Scale: 9 a.m. to noon, sign up at the club room. Beardsley Recreation Center is game was invented, the family CRAFTS & MORE Mondays, Wednesdays and New club members are wel- bought a cocker spaniel that a club for Sun City West resi- July finds our members back Fridays and from 7 to 9 p.m. come; all you need is a current liked to chase after the ball. dents who enjoy photography. in the club room working on Tuesdays at the club room in rec card and $30 for the first They named the dog Pickles. Photo, video and digital labs’ their projects. This month’s the R.H. Johnson Rec Center year’s dues. Annual renewal is If you find that it takes a cup (623-544-6520) summer hours planned classes are: Cards for complex. Please note, we will $20.We now have 33 female or two of strong Seattle coffee are noon to 3 p.m. Mondays, Charity, Basic Cricut, Scrap- not be open Thursdays during members (The Choo Choo to get you out on the court Wednesdays and Thursdays. book page-of-the-month, Card- the summer months. The club Chicks), which is about a third early enough to beat the heat, You may use a dark room, making 101 and Christmas is open and free to all visitors, of the total membership. consider reserving the indoor mount and matt pictures, sign Sharing. Christmas Sharing so bring the kids and grandkids Info: 623-544-6148. court at Palm Ridge, available up for classes, get information gives club members a jump on (last year we had over 15,000 to club members and guests. PALO VERDE PATCHERS and pay dues, convert 8mm the holidays by arranging time visitors). There are scale HO It’s a cool way to keep up your and 16mm silent, sound, or Hi for members to begin working and N layouts and Thomas the Summer brings a slowdown skills during the summer. See 8 movies to DVD, make on Christmas cards and proj- Tank on his own track. in scheduled classes for the what you’re missing, Snow- movies, transfer slides and ects. By bringing their HO Scale: An upgraded op- Palo Verde Patchers, but there birds? VHS to DVD, work with ele- punches, dies and other tools to erating system with the latest are still plenty of activities to Info and reservations: scw- ments and transfer records or the club, along with a snack to technology is being installed keep everyone busy. It is a pickleballclub.com. cassettes to CDs. Our website share, holiday projects can over the summer. This will re- great time for UFOs (unfin- is photographyscw.org. begin to take shape before the sult in periods during which ished objects) – those projects PORCELAIN PAINTERS Photography West meets at holiday rush begins. And the the HO trains may not be run- that seem to get put on a shelf 10 a.m. Fridays at Stardust be- Interested in learning this food is just for fun, of course. ning but the club house and the to finish at a later date. ginning Sept. 18. Solo shows art? Call Kaye Renshaw at Come join us. We meet in N-Scale layout will be open. Two new classes are on the will resume in September. Pho- 602-582-5308 for three free Beardsley’s Agave Room from N-Scale: Work continues on schedule for July: Friendship tography is displayed at the Li- lessons and supplies. Join the 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, 10:30 building a new shelf layout Chain and Wonky Town. brary, Lecture Hall and club. Warmer weather will find a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and featuring a double main line “Block of the Month” activities Visitor’s Center. Pictures and us looking for a place indoors 12:30 to 4 p.m. Friday. Info: with various industries for will continue: Historical Stars, cards are available for pur- and away from the heat, also Karen Bjork at 623-584-5296. switching and locomotive serv- Handwork BOM, Miniatures chase at the Village Store. painting to our hearts content - icing facilities. The mainlines and Dear Jane, but general The club is dedicated to help- we call it free painting. On any SOFTBALL and sidings are now opera- meetings are replaced during ing its members become better Monday, Wednesday and SCW and SC residents, join tional and scenicing and work the summer months with photographers through instruc- Thursday you will find a few exciting senior slow-pitch 12- on structures continues. potluck lunches. July is a tional programs, workshops of us there, painting on what- inch softball. You will be in G-Scale (Outdoor garden baked potato lunch. Shelter and mentoring. There are two ever suits our fancy. There are one of three leagues. The Cen- railroad at Beardsley Park): Quilts will continue to meet for competitions each year for be- no organized classes until fall. tral League sits between the Please note, the G-Scale layout work days, “bag days,” and the ginner, advanced and master. Before our snowbirds left, we more recreational National and is closed for the summer usual Shelter Day when all the Check the website for travel did some glass slumping and the more advanced American, through Sept. 14. The layout, pieces are assembled and de- opportunities, classes, compe- decorated the bottle with glass two days per week with no next to the horseshoe pits has livered to the women’s shelter. tition dates, social events, in- pieces. They turned out really weekends. Official games continued to grow with new lo- Honor Quilts are dormant, but formation and summer nice. Some of us are still doing ended in April, but three sum- comotives, rolling stock, build- will be on the schedule in the activities. Sign up to monitor to glass painting, while others fin- mer sessions will continue ings and bridges. The latest fall. Committees are at work keep our club open. ished painting the pearls. We additions are a new mountain planning the August Kuentz have also planned a nice Continued on Page 27 July 2015 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 27 Club Corner From Page 26 If you can’t stand the heat, the Pick- until September. Session 2 runs leball Club mem- from June 9 until July 30. Ses- bers have been sion 3 starts Aug. 4 until Sept. enjoying indoor, 24. During the summer, all air-conditioned three leagues combine players play at Palm Ridge, thanks to a to form eight teams that finish collaboration be- play before noon. tween the club and Play alternates between the Rec Centers. beautiful SCW/SC fields. At left, enjoying a There are 36 teams of 10 to 12 respite from the 100-degree tem- players, but fewer in summer. peratures outside This generally includes four are (from left) Con- outfielders and a rover. Cost is nie Erwig, Kay $25 per year ($100 the first Powell, Lark Jenk- year) and includes a uniform. ins, Margaret Gibb, and Michelle Liber- Open practices, tournaments or atore. At right, Green Team play on Saturday Connie and Joel and Sunday. Info: Gordon Erwig keep cool Kinkead 623-584-1264 or visit and share a few azsrsoftball.com. laughs during an indoor game. Coed League: The seven- team season ended April 3 with a one-pitch tournament. To play in October, call John Mc- The Survival Spanish class is discussing movies, books, see what our members are of information at the tennis Farland 623-556-5694, mcfar- for new students and students news articles and personal ex- working on. Some items are tower at R.H. Johnson. You can [email protected] now. wanting a basic review of entry periences. No pre-registration for sale in our display window find out summer drop-in times, Women’s Softball: The “Hot level Spanish. Pronunciation, required; just attend. and also at the Village Store. drills and clinics offered and Flashes” play at Liberty Field everyday conversations and Students of all levels are in- We offer beginning stained social activities for the summer on most Saturdays. The season beginning grammar are pre- vited to attend Fun with Span- glass classes where you can months. Please check regularly ended in March. For play in the sented on DVDs. Class meets ish with Mike and Steve, learn stained glass crafting and as times may change during the fall, call Carol Bowden 623- Friday mornings through July Wednesdays all summer. No see if this is a club you’d like hot summer months. Explore 337-5131. 17. For information email pre-registration. Email okiem- to join. Stained Glass Crafters our new, informative website 70s Softball League: Club Sue, [email protected]. [email protected] or it- offer members educational ma- for current information and members who are 70 or older A Spanish class for advanced [email protected]. terial and facilities for, a library news daily. There is a section make six teams alternating be- beginning to intermediate level All offerings are free. Save of instructional material and for new and existing players tween SCW/SC on Saturday students meets Tuesday morn- Oct. 9 for the fall orientation patterns, use of looking for games and subs. mornings. Join any time. Ron ings, through July 14. Students and reunion meeting where specialized equipment that Visit www.scwclubs.com/ten- Eppley 623-505-7826 read humorous stories, learn you can select your classes and would not normally be pur- nis. Our own tennis pro, JR Green Team: Newcomers are vocabulary and have opportu- meet your teachers. chased by individual hobbyists Lampley, offers clinics and in- evaluated and assigned. For in- nities for speaking and con- Info: spanish.scwclubs.com, and lots of good fellowship. dividual lessons to get ready formation contact Mike versing in Spanish. For 623-337-4256, or travised- The club also has kilns for for fall league play. The Sun- Milts 623-444-9402. SPANISH information, email [email protected]. slumping and fusing glass day morning drop-ins are run- Travis, [email protected] STAINED GLASS items. ning on summer hours, so Club Español offers summer m. Our club also makes angels check the times at the tennis opportunities to learn and prac- The advanced informal con- The club’s workshop is at the for the Chaplain at Walter Reed tower. The afternoon sessions tice Spanish. All classes meet versation group meets Thurs- Palm Ridge Recreation Center, Army Hospital to give to the for platform tennis are over but at the Beardsley Center from 9 day mornings all summer. 13800 W. Deer Valley Road. It Wounded Soldiers. you can still get some platform to 11 a.m. in the Chicory Students practice their conver- is open for members from 8 action at 7 a.m. Monday Room. sational skills in Spanish by a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through TENNIS through Saturday at the R.H. Saturday. Please stop by and As always, there is a wealth Johnson courts. Table Tennis offers a variety of drop-ins for different skill levels. Summer RIP ‘N’ SEW temperatures are here so what Rip ‘n’ Sew mem- better way to have fun and stay ber, Terese Farrar is cool than in the air-condi- shown with her tioned, state-of-the-art table “boot wine carrier” tennis facility at R.H. Johnson. (inset) that she made. She shared THEATRE WEST her project at a re- cent show-and-tell Theatre West, the Commu- meeting. Other nity Theatre of SCW, is in the PINOCHLE members are eager to learn to make this Stardust Theatre at the Kuentz On Memorial Day, the Pinochle Club honored all the veterans pres- wine carrier, fash- Recreation Center, 14401 R.H. ent. The members were served sparkling apple cider to raise a toast ioned after a cow- Johnson Blvd. for their service to our country to the veterans in attendance. Back boy boot. row, from left: Gene Cooper, Army; Jim Sparks, Army; Ron Basin, The box office will reopen Navy; Jim Steadman, Air Force; Jim Nelson, Air Force. Front row, Sept. 8 when tickets go on sale from left to right: Howard Murray, Air Force; Bob Pearlman, Army; for the fall play, “Unnecessary Larry Jacobs, Army; Bob Paroubek, Army. (Photo by Bob Paroubek, Army). Continued on Page 28 Page 28 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 July 2015 Club Corner From Page 27

Farce,” directed by Al Lombar- dos. You can also order tickets online by visiting The- atreWestSCW.com and click on Buy Tickets! Use your VISA or Master Card. The Box Office also accepts these cards as well as cash or checks. The play opens Oct. 23 and has run dates through Nov. 8. The cast includes Tom Stratton, Maryann Stratton, Dick White, Mike Baker, Mary Mc Hugh, THEATRE WEST Jim Reed and Janice Lombar- The 2015-16 Theatre West Board includes, from left: Publicity Di- WESTERNAIRES dos. rector Janice Lombardos, Treasurer Neal Johnson, President Al The January 2016 play will Lombardos, Parliamentarian Lu Gay, Program Director Jamie Gun- President Wally Witz, left, welcomes new Westernaires Director Sid be “The Cactus Flower” di- yuz, Secretary Pamela Gunyuz, Vice President Darlene Olejniczak, Engel. The Christmas Concert, “A Hallelujah Holiday,” is set and rected by Bernie Meagher. The and Member Director and Larry Olejniczak. Although Theatre West ready for the members’ first practice at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 10 in the March musical will be “Bye is on hiatus for the summer, the Stardust Theatre is under renova- “Back 40.” Concert dates are Thursday and Sunday, Dec. 17 and tion, receiving new carpeting, seats, painting and wiring. Also, a new Dec. 20, at 2 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18 and 19, at 7 Bye Birdie” directed by Ellen door is being constructed between the shop and the theater for eas- p.m. Ticket sales will open at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in the Stardust Strier. ier access to set pieces. Tickets for the fall production, “Unnecessary Theatre. Mark your calendars, more details in the next publication. Interested in getting involved Farce,” will go on sale Sept. 8 at the Stardust Theatre Box Office. at Theatre West? Call Darlene Reserved seating is $10. You also may purchase tickets online at the R.H. Johnson Social Hall everyone to enjoy. Residents Olejniczak at 623-544-4571 to TheatreWestSCW.com. will be on hiatus through Sep- are always welcome to try out discuss our new mentoring tember and will resume Oct. 7. a class. We think you will love by for new games on Thurs- weeks ago, for example, while program. Learn about direct- Jim Carpenter’s Monday after- it. days and a great way to meet most snowbirds were still here, ing, stage managing, props, noon beginner yoga/pilates For information, Yoga Club some wonderful women. Tiede taught a class in microphones, etc. class as well as his Monday- brochures are available outside scrimshaw and Trevisan taught Info: 623-546-3689. Wednesday-Friday morning pi- the Agave Room at Beardsley, WOODWORKING a class in shaping a duck out of lates classes will resume on the R.H. Johnson Social Hall, the base of a palm frond. From WESTERNERS SQUARE The chips are falling fewer Aug. 3. The club’s summer or at the PORA Visitors Center. time to time, some member DANCE CLUB and farther between. Yet, as it schedule has a variety of mat Call Sheri at 623-584-7055 for who is expert at knife sharpen- does all but two or three weeks and chair classes available for information. Our club does square danc- of the year, the Sun City West ing will hold a class on sharp- ing and round dancing. Square Woodcarving Club continues ening. dancing occurs every Thursday its Thursday night meetings at Membership in the SCW from 7 until 9 p.m. Our caller the SCW Wood Shop. woodcarving club requires res- is the very popular Lee Hailey. Some evenings (6 to 8 p.m.), idency in SCW with paid-up He alternates mainstream and there may be as many as 10 dues to the Recreation Centers plus-level dances. Round people assembled. Some and membership in the SCW dancing is from 7 until 9 p.m. evenings only six or seven Woodworking Club. each Monday, led by the popu- members are on hand. Re- The wood shop is in the lar Annie Brownrigg. How- cently, John Coldebella held Kuentz Recreation Center at R. ever, round dancing is taking a court at one end of the work- H. Johnson and Stardust boule- summer break and will restart table, telling jokes and spring- vards. Closed on Sundays and next autumn. We will start a ing quizzes on his fellow some holidays, the woodwork- beginner square dance class in carvers - Matt Lauer, Reg Tre- ing club is open from 8 a.m. to November. visan and Dick Tiede. At the 4 p.m. Monday through Satur- All dances are in the Social other end of the table, joining day. For the benefit of SCW Hall. Residents and invited in the quizzes and banter were resident members who work guests are welcome. Info: 623- Betty Dickman and Betsy daytime jobs, the club remains 251-7655. Dreyfus. All the while, each open until 8 p.m. on Wednes- days. WOMEN’S CLUB was working on his or her own project. YOGA The Women’s Social Club is There isn’t as much cleanup in the Kuentz Recreation Cen- in summer, but the carving, The SCW Yoga Club sum- ter, 14401 R.H. Johnson Blvd., gouging and sanding is as in- mer schedule continues to af- 623-546-4236. Open Monday tense as always when carvers ford members the enjoyment through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 start fashioning shapes out of and benefits of Yoga practice: p.m. We provide various social blocks of wood. The jokes are flexibility, balance, strength activities so women of SCW just as funny (or not) and the and the reduction of stress and will have the opportunity for teasing is unrelenting. So, too, fatigue. Most of the Yoga Club social companionship. is the readiness to provide a classes will continue through Membership of $20 per year. helpful tip or an added cut the summer. Check the Yoga We invite you to join us and when the original carver is Club website at yoga.scw- WOODWORKING enjoy our salad luncheons, stumped. clubs.com for the schedule, Top photo, A quiet evening at the woodcarving club finds Matt Lauer, games, cards and special During the summer, there class fees, instructor bios and left, and Reg Trevisan, right center, working on their projects, while events. New members and probably will be a class or two class pictures. John Coldebella, left center, and Dick Tiede converse. Bottom guests are always welcome. for those who are interested in Note: Carolyn Scullin’s photo, Betty Dickman, left, and Betsy Dreyfus work on their carvings We are open all summer. Stop some facet of carving. A few Wednesday morning class at at a recent meeting of the woodcarving club.