Vol. 22 / Edition III March 2016 2016 Bird of the Month FINCHES Show pg 18 & Sale Artpg 46 Two Chiefs a roseville crime report pg 49 sun city roseville's new Landscape Department pg 29 pg 32 Sun City Roseville • www.scres.org Sun City Roseville IN THIS ISSUE… 2015-2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Activities 57 President: Don Treichler 791-0777 [email protected] Vice President: Tim Hinchey 788-8423 [email protected] Activities Update 7 Secretary: Mary Ann Chittick 773-3259 [email protected] Advertiser Directory 24 Treasurer: Herb Drosdat 781-9988 [email protected] Ambassador Committee 14 Director: Dan Arriola 772-3794 [email protected] Architectural Review Committee 14 Director: Linda Breninger 771-5685 [email protected] Art Show and Sale 46 Director: Dave Lewis 907-748-4000 [email protected] Bird of the Month - Finches 18 Board of Directors 3 ASSOCIATION CONTACTS Calendars insert Timber Creek Lodge 7050 Del Webb Blvd, Roseville CA 95747 Citizens Patrol/Neighborhood Watch 21 Administration Office Club Updates 37 General Information 774-3880 Compliance Committee 15 Cover Story - Gone with the Wind 32 Earl Wiklund, Executive Director 774-3862 [email protected] Executive Director 4 Accounting 774-3865 [email protected] Fine Arts Gallery 35 James P. Martin, Controller Fitness Center News 12 Activities 774-3877 [email protected] Food & Beverage News 7 & 50 Sharon Mowry, Activities Director Foundation 26 Activities Monitor Desk 774-3888 Golf Pro 11 Catering 774-3870 [email protected] Group Updates 51 Jenny Giallanza, Sales Director In Memoriam 15 Community Standards 774-3869 [email protected] Landscape Department 29 Lorri Booth, Director of Community Standards, Resident Relations Library News 16 Facility Operations 774-3868 [email protected] Photo Gallery 30 Kent Walton, Facility Maintenance - Special Projects Manager Resident Services 23 Chris Hall, Facility Maintenance Manager 774-3816 [email protected] Resident Website 9 Sunshine Services 27 Fitness 774-3830 [email protected] Elaine Zilonka, Fitness Director Turf Talk 10 Two Chiefs 49 Golf Operations 774-3891 [email protected] Mark Gouger, Head Golf Professional What's Happening... 22 TEE TIMES: Timber Creek 774-3851 Sierra Pines 774-7234 Golf Course Superintendent & 782-4450 [email protected] Director of Landscapes , Jim Ferrin Courier Deadlines are always the 1st of the month prior to the date of publication. No ads/ Human Resources 774-3812 [email protected] articles will be accepted after the deadline. Alesia McCrory, Human Resources Director Neighborhood Watch 774-3817 [email protected] COVER PHOTO: Fotolia.com Citizens Patrol 774-3853 [email protected] EDITOR: Sharon Mowry P.J. Conradi, Director of Citizens Patrol / Neighborhood Watch FEATURE WRITERS: Nick Catrantzos, Peg Hall, George E. Richardson and Barbara Woolman Restaurant Jason Smith, Food & Beverage Director 774-3874 [email protected] SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Terry Armstrong Reservations 774-3838 2 Village Courier • MARCH 2016 sun city roseville community association, inc. Where's Waldo? ho is Waldo you ask? Waldo is a metaphor a desire to serve the interests of their fellow resi- for a friend or neighbor with extensive life dents are always needed – it’s never too late to ap- skillsW and experience residing in our community ply. Not all residents have the time and inclination. willing to step forward and seek election to the If you do and if you run and win, you may be inter- Association Board of Directors this July. This year, ested in some of the perks of serving on the Board: there will be two vacancies on the Board to replace current Board President Don Treichler and Past • The schedule is flexible – there is always a meet- President Dan Arriola who will be reaching the end ing to attend. of their 3-year terms. As you may recall from last Board of • You will meet residents you have never met be- year’s election, to elect “2” we will need at least fore by working on a committee or work group, “3” or more qualified candidates “ready, willing Directors during planning sessions or monthly Board meet- and able” to serve. Soon, our Elections Committee ings or out and about in the community. DAVE LEWIS will be informing all Association members of the Member Board specifics of the election process. This will include • Residents will let you know when your home or of Directors changes in the schedule to provide additional time cell phone or email is not working. for candidates to inform the community of their interest, background, skills and experience for • You will hear “no fooling” / “bottom line” con- serving in the position. Key to this process will be: cerns as well as observations and recommenda- tions to improve facilities, programs and services. • Preparation of a Ballot statement outlining the "Opinions expressed by this Board member do not reason for running for the Board, strengths, goals, • There will always be a new and exciting project necessarily reflect those involvement in Sun City, and important issues fac- or issue to deal with for the good of the Associa- of other Board Directors." ing the Association. tion like the Timbers Restaurant and Lounge Ex- Opinions expressed in pansion, Timbers Lodge Refurbishment and the articles appearing in • Participation in candidate forums in a public set- Cell Tower. "The Village Courier" ting with fellow candidates and residents to re- are not necessarily those of the Board of spond to questions concerning their qualifica- • You will get to make long lasting contributions to Directors or Association tions to perform the duties and responsibilities of your community. Management." a Board member. By now, you may be asking yourself, “am I Waldo?” • Meeting fellow residents during social gather- If so, please, unlike Waldo, step forward and join ings to discuss one-on-one why they are the more us next year on your Board of Directors. I know qualified candidate for the job. you will not regret it! If you do have any questions please give me a call (907-748-4000) or send me an According to the Association Bylaws, a Director email ([email protected]) – both the phone and shall be a member in good standing and a resident email are working just fine. of Sun City Roseville. Qualified candidates with REQUIRED & STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS BOARD LIAISON Ambassadors Committee Kathy Casten 781-6026 [email protected] Dave Lewis Architectural Review Committee Cora Rose 773-2146 [email protected] Tim Hinchey Chartered Clubs Committee Sherry Bleiweiss 771-6926 [email protected] Mary Ann Chittick Compliance Committee Dee Franz 772-8552 [email protected] Dan Arriola Elections Committee Jim Burckle 771-7977 [email protected] Finance Committee RT Taylor 773-2419 [email protected] Herb Drosdat Golf Committee Tom Devitt 780-1700 [email protected] Dan Arriola Governmental Affairs Committee Dave Breninger 771-5685 [email protected] Dave Lewis Properties Committee Judy Arntson 774-0684 [email protected] Linda Breninger Sports Activity Committee Jorene Page 771-3775 [email protected] Linda Breninger TED US IN IN R G P 1 0 2016 MARCH • Village Courier 3 www.scres.org Y 0 % G R W E IND EN Supplied by Community Energy Lodge Interior Refurbishment Completed he Timbers Lodge reopened on March 1st with News Bulletin Board outside of the Administration Ta refreshing new look and appeal to a newly office. renovated interior of the Lodge. Funded from the In addition to the new Bulletin Boards, we have also Association’s Reserve Fund and last redone in 2006, updated the look of the lobby monitor’s station and the work completed in the last two weeks brings added a new book drop for the Library accessible a new vibrant interior look. The interior changes from the lobby. Existing artwork was enhanced, re- bring not only a new theme and feel, but also new positioned with new pieces added for a new fresh more vibrant colors with furniture style changes to look. Blinds for the exterior and hallway windows Executive update the look of the Lodge. This work culminates were changed to all new wood blinds with the many months of planning by the Lodge Interior Ballroom draperies replaced and the sheers Refurbishment Work Group chaired by Marilyn cleaned and pressed. We also took this opportunity Director Crownover and supported by the professional to resurface and stain the Ballroom dance floor Earl Wiklund design firm of Corporate Design Group. All the hard and clean and make repairs to the dividers in the [email protected] work and effort has resulted in a great new interior Ballroom. Some existing key furnishings were to be enjoyed for many years to come. 774-3862 reconditioned and used in the new update while Before the Lodge closed on February 15th, work the majority of the old furnishings were sold to had already been completed on the renovation of residents with remaining pieces donated to charity the Activities Hallway bathrooms, the installation of or Sierra College. new flooring and paint in the six Activities Rooms If you haven’t made your way to visit the Lodge and cosmetic changes to the Library. This work yet this month, please take the time to visit and was followed up in the past two weeks with new view our new look. While you are visiting, take the painting throughout the building, new carpeting, opportunity to pick up this month’s Courier, check new furniture, new Library hearth and additional out all the information on upcoming events on artwork modifications. One of the more noticeable the Activites Calendar or the new informational changes was the conversion of the free standing monitor. The 20th Anniversary Celebration is fast Kiosk in the lobby which has been changed to a approaching in May 2016 so continue to view for Club/Group Bulletin Board.