February 2020 An official publication of the Recreation Centers of Sun City West No election; Country crooners to stroll in Palm Ridge The Recreation Centers of Tickets are $25 per person new directors Sun City West is happy to wel- and are on sale at the R.H. John- come The Troubadour Experi- son Box Office, 19803 N. R.H. named ence Tuesday, Feb. 18, for a pair Johnson Blvd., or online at With exactly three candidates of shows at Palm Ridge Rec suncitywest.com. having submitted petitions for Center, 13800 W. Deer Valley This show delivers a list of up three open positions on the Gov- Drive. to 60 No. 1 hits that encompass erning Board next fiscal year, Show times will be 3 and 7 there is no need for the Recre- p.m. Doors open at 2:30 and ation Centers of Sun City West 6:30 p.m. Continued on Page 7 to hold an election this March. Congratulations to the follow- ing three residents, all of whom February Dance Cary Long submitted petitions for candi- dacy before the Jan. 6 deadline: Anne Brown; Roberta David- draws the Rhythm lights up son; and Sharon Hettick. They will be sworn in at a fu- The Recreation Centers of Sun City West is excited to bring SCW with back Rhythm Edition for the Continued on Page 4 February Dance at 7 p.m. Fri- day, Feb. 28, at Palm Ridge Rec 2 shows Board Center, 13800 W. Deer Valley The Recreation Centers of Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Sun City West is happy to to mull Tickets are $15 per person, bring back comedian Cary maximum eight tickets per per- Long for two shows at 3 and Asset son, and are on sale at the R.H. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Johnson Box Office or online at Palm Ridge Rec Center, Preservation suncitywest.com. 13800 W. Deer Valley Drive. The Rhythm Edition is a tal- Doors open at 2:30 and 6:30 Fee changes ented force of eight musicians p.m. who have established them- Seating will be cabaret style Members: The Govern- selves as one of the top high-en- and tickets are $20 per person. ing Board is considering ergy party dance bands in Tickets are on sale at the R.H. some changes to Policy Arizona. Since 1985, the band Rhythm Edition will perform at the February Dance Friday, Feb. 28 at Johnson Box Office, 19803 N. Fi17, pertaining to the has perfected their unique vari- Palm Ridge Rec Center. R.H. Johnson Blvd., and on- Asset Preservation Fee. ation of musical favorites from line at Old School, Disco, Funk, Clas- This includes possible Robles, is a power-house of a calist, Dennis Fike, and six suncity- sic Rock, Oldies, Latin Cam- changes to who pays the singer and her stage perform- amazing musicians on horns, west.com. fee and when exemptions bia’s and more. ance is a must-see experience. guitar, bass, keys and percus- Female lead vocalist, Gloria If you can be made. After its fur- She is joined by male lead vo- sion. missed Cary ther evaluation of possible Long back Fi17 revisions, which will in 2018, you be reviewed at the Feb. 7 American Vibe to radiate won’t want Workshop Meeting (9 a.m. to miss him in the Lecture Hall), the this time Cary Long Board is expected to vote through Beardsley Park around. on final changes at its Feb- Head out to Beardsley Park and groove to clas- shows) cost $30 per person or $18 per person for Cary wowed the Sun City ruary Regular Meeting: 9 West audience with his bril- a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, in sic rock ‘n’ roll as the Recreation Centers of Sun individual show tickets. Show time will be 7 p.m. City West present the 2020 American Vibe Days each night, with gates opening at 5 p.m. liant charisma and ability to the Lecture Hall, 19803 speak multiple languages and R.H. Johnson Blvd. Visit Saturday and Sunday, March 28-29. Tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, The two-day show will feature The Sam Mor- online at suncitywest.com or at the R.H. Johnson left the crowd clamoring for suncitywest.com/policy more. changes for details. Al- rison Band and Turn the Page – a Tribute to Bob Seger. Subscription for the event (includes both Cary Long got his start on though there is no Bylaw Continued on Page 7 the television show “Star requirement that notice of Search” with Ed McMahon policy changes be provided Inside this issue: and has since been seen on to residents in advance of a “Evening at the Improv,” VH- vote, the Board under- Bowling................................18 Explore.................................23 Library.................................14 Calendar.................................5 Financials...........................6 News.....................1­3, 5, 7­10 1’s “Stand-up Spotlight with stands the importance of Brian Regan,” as well as two this change and invite the Club Contacts.....................12 Golf/Sports.....................16­17 States...................................13 Club Corner....................23­32 Governing Board...................4 Ticket Schedule.....................2 appearances on the “Tonight community to attend these Show” with Jay Leno. His act meetings. For more infor- Community.....................11 Governing Board Bios................8 Travel..............................20­21 mation, call 623-544-6115. Entertainment...................19, 22 Happy Camp Schedule...........3 Village Store...........................15 Continued on Page 7 Page 2 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 February 2020 News & Events BBQ challenge brings bevy of grillmasters Beard, mustache competition included Join the Recreation Centers of Sun City West for the inaugural Sun City West BBQ Taste of Para- dise Challenge from 11 Annual Easter Egg Hunt a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 7, in the R.H. rolls into Beardsley Park Johnson Parking Lot, 19803 N. R.H. Johnson Join the Recre- Blvd. and will host up to 40 BBQ from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with ation Centers of Sun Admission to the event is competitors. Follow our event judging at 2:30. Awards will be City West at 8:30 free. Tasting and raffle tickets on Facebook to keep up with all handed out at 3:15. First, sec- a.m. Saturday, April will be available for purchase. the current competitors from ond and third place will be 11, for the annual We will be working with Del the Southwest Region! awarded in the following cate- Eggstravaganza Webb Foundation’s Stop the Also featured at the BBQ gories: beard, mustache, goatee Easter Egg Hunt at Bleed as our charity to support Taste of Paradise Challenge will and an overall grand champion. Beardsley Park, 20011 N. 128th Ave. this wonderful event. This is a be a beard and mustache com- For questions on this competi- Tickets will be available for our Sun City West residents and Barbeque Championship Series petition. Cost is $10 to enter the tion, email Jane at their invited guests beginning March 3 through April 8. Stop by Sanctioned 4 Meat Competition competition on site and will be [email protected]. the R.H. Johnson Box Office 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday with your rec card to receive your FREE tickets. Children participating in the Easter egg hunt will need to be registered. Children must be at least 1 (walking) but not older than 10. Thaddeus Rose Band to kick off March Dance Wear your red, white and very intuitive band that gen- blue to kick off the American uinely connects with the audi- Vibes weekend with the Thad- ence. Their sound is state of deus Rose Band at 7 p.m. Fri- the art and on point. Thad- day, March 27, at Palm Ridge deus’ graceful yet funky hip- Rec Center, 13800 W. Deer hop moves across the stage Valley Road. Doors will open serve as the proverbial frost- at 6:30 p.m. ing on the cake. Thaddeus Tickets are $15 per person Rose Band is a variety band and go on sale at 8 a.m. Tues- that offers the best dance and day, Feb. 18, at the R.H. John- rock hits of all times. Their re- son Box Office, 19803 N. makes of iconic cover tunes R.H. Johnson Blvd., or online are flawless and originate at suncitywest.com. from some of the greatest mu- Thaddeus Rose Band is a a sicians of our time. February 2020 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 Page 3 News & Events Happy Hour welcomes Classic Attitude The Classic Attitude band will bring States and the West Valley has greatly repertoire comes from the likes of The their classic rock sound to the RH benefited by their migration to Ari- Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, BB Johnson Great Lawn from 5 to 6:30 zona. Band members include George King, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Santana. p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. The show Andrews, Mark Hollingsworth, Bill Join your friends and neighbors and is free. Wallace, Randy Thomas and Michael bring your favorite beverage, chairs This group of five seasoned musi- Emley. All have played with numer- and dancing shoes for another great cians hail from across of the United ous bands and the influence for their concert on the Great Lawn! Page 4 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6120 February 2020 Governing Board Governing Board Another trip around the sun February marks the walls or ice-skating Directors beginning of my 73rd rinks in Sun City West; Our community was and is year - the start of yet those would fall into designed to try new things.