The Official Magazine of Sun City Lincoln Hills Compass September 2011 2012 Capital Projects Reviewed ... page 11 Food & Beverage presents Deli Night, Wine Dinner, and Crab Feed ... page 11 “Peer Connect” Program Launched ... page 7 Sun City Lincoln Hills Aids Evacuees ... page 15 Association News Street Lights and BOD Elections In This Issue Board of Directors Report Activities News & Happenings .......................... 5 Marty Rubins, Director, SCLH Board of Directors Advertisers’ Directory ..................................91 There are a lot of account future savings from probable Aging is Normal: Most out of Your Doctor Visit .... 19 things happening in yearly electrical rate increases. The ARC/Architectural Review Committee ............... 19 Lincoln Hills. The big total cost of the project is $859,000. Association Contacts & Hours Directory ............ 90 one is the street light retrofit with LED’s Of which $448,000 is from our Re- Board of Directors Election ................................... 2 by Sylvania Lighting Services. serve Account and the balance is from Board of Directors Report................................... 2 The retrofit is scheduled to start unrestricted funds. The annual savings in the middle of this month, and may from the project will be allocated to our Bob Cook ............................................................ 5 have started by the time you read this. Reserve Account until the contributed Bulletin Board .................................................. 37 The work will initially be done on the amount is replenished. • 10th Annual Pumpkin Roll ..................................... 37 main streets such as Del Webb Blvd and To continue with what John Kight- • Lincoln Foundation Bingo ............................... 38 Sun City Blvd and all the streets with linger wrote last month, the Board of • You Are Invited .................................................... 37 pendant lights. After that the Villages Director election is coming up shortly will be done, and it is estimated that and it is important for the well being Calendar of Events .............................................. 3 the entire project will be completed in of the Association and community that Classes .............................................................. 57 90 days, barring delays because of early we have new residents running for the Club News ....................................................... 21 winter rains. Board. Two years ago we had three Connections ........................................................... 3 As you may already know, there are openings and three candidates with no Did You Know? ............................................. 37 2015 lights to be retrofitted with a cost choice and no election. Not good for savings of approximately $80,000 from keeping the Association vibrant and re- Finance Committee ................................................. 9 PG&E and $47,000 in maintenance per sponsible, and one of the reasons I ran Fitness .......................................................... 15, 76 year for a total of $127,000. The elec- for the Board last year was to give the Food & Beverage ............................................. 11, 16 tricity saving is based on the smaller residents a choice. I know the job takes Golf Cart Inspections ....................................... 13 wattage used because of the LED lamps, time and effort, but like most volunteer and our contract calls for Sylvania to work, is very fulfilling. Keeping your In Memoriam ................................................. 39 do all maintenance for seven years. mind, as well as body active, is a great Library News ..................................................... 38 The estimate for full payoff is less than prescription for a long and healthy life. Lincoln Hills Community Forums ...................... 85 seven years, and leaves us with savings So take responsibility and run for the Neighborhood Watch .......................................... 7 on electrical costs of $80,000 per year SCLH Board of Directors. Sign-up is Peer Connect ..................................................... 7 going forward. This does not take into September 23 to October 12. Properties Committee .......................................... 11 Roving Reporter: SCLH Aids Evacuees ........... 17 Board of Directors Election Dates Spa at Kilaga Springs ......................................... 9, 49 Special Events/Bus Trips ............................. 41 Interested in running? September 16 could be a key date! The Lincoln Hills Volunteer Spirit ...................... 7 Important Dates: • September 16 – Candidate Information Session / Get your questions Upcoming Meetings & Presentations ................... 3 answered Wellness ........................................................... 89 • September 23 – Candidates may file their intention to run for the Board of Directors On the cover • October 12 – Deadline for Candidates to file intention to run for the Paying tribute to America in Board of Directors memory of September 11, 2001, • October 14 – final slate of Candidates announced are retired residents, from left: • December 2 – Deadline for Candidate ballot statements to be submitted Dick Schultz, Air Force; Larry • January 10, 2012 – Candidate Forum Session #1 Wilson, Army; Hap Arnold, Marines; Wayne Ford, Air Force; Richard • January 13, 2012 – Election Ballots mailed Conigliaro, Air Force; Marcia • January 14, 2012 – Candidate Forum Session #2 VanWagner, Army; Roger Espiritu, • January 19, 2012 – Candidate Forum Session #3 Navy; Karl Schoenstein, Fireman • February 16, 2012 – Election Ballots Counted and results posted 2 September 2011 Compass Association News Upcoming Association-Related Meetings & Presentations Calendar of Events Date • Time • Place September 15-October 27 September 15-October 17 Golf Cart Registration Thursday, September 15, October 6 & 20, 8:00 AM, OC Lodge Date Event Page # Properties Committee Thursday, September 15, 9:00 AM, Oaks/Gables 09/15 Book Discussion: Hotel Corner/Bitter&Sweet 23 Finance Committee Thursday, September 15, 10:00 AM, Oaks/Gables 09/15 Music Group “Showcase #8” 41 Finance Committee Second Budget Meeting Tuesday, September 20, 10:30 AM, Front Ballroom 09/17 Bus Trip: Sausalito for the Day 41 Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, September 22, 9:00 AM, OC Ballroom 09/19 “New Family Search.org Website” 27 Board of Directors Special Meeting Thursday, September 22, 10:30 AM, OC Ballroom 09/19 “Stay Healthy” 32 Board of Directors Executive Session Thursday, September 22, 11:00 AM, Solarium 09/19 Bus Trip: Calistoga Art Experience/Shopping 41 ARC/Architectural Review Committee Monday, September 26, 9:00 AM, Heights/Gables 09/20 Comedy Night at KS 41 Finance Committee Final Budget Meeting Monday, September 26, 9:00 AM, Front Ballroom 09/20 Forum: DMV Reviews Senior Driving Issues 86 Board of Directors Final Budget Meeting Monday, September 26, 9:30 AM, Front Ballroom 09/21 Bus Trip: “Hairspray at the Eldorado/Reno” 41 CCOC/Chartered Clubs/Community Orgs. Tuesday, October 4, 9:30 AM, Oaks 09/22 Master Gardener “Community Gardens” 26 CCRC/Communications & Comm. Rels. Tuesday, October 4, 1:30 PM, Oaks 09/22 SCHOOLS Volunteers Orientation Workshop 31 Compliance Committee Wednesday, October 5, 10:30 AM, Oaks 09/23 Summer Concert: Sugah Daddy Swing Band 42 Elections Committee Friday, October 7, 10:00 AM, Multipurpose 09/24 Bus Trip: Draft Horse Classic/Grass Valley 42 ARC/Architectural Review Committee Monday, October 10, 9:00 AM, Heights/Gables 09/26 Pam Berry’s “Fiber Art” 21 Properties Committee Tuesday, October 11, 1:00 PM, Fine Arts 09/26 Bus Trip: Silver Legacy/Reno 42 Listening Post Wednesday, October 12, 9:00 AM, Solarium 09/27 High Tea/Hat Designing/Lady Carolyn 42 New Residents Orientation Tuesday, October 18, 1:00 PM, Solarium 09/27 Bus Trip: “Shrek the Musical” 43 Finance Committee Thursday, October 20, 9:00 AM, Oaks 09/28 “How to get the most from doctor visit” 21 ARC/Architectural Review Committee Monday, October 24, 9:00 AM, Solarium 09/29 Ski Pre-Season Potluck and Social 32 Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, October 27, 9:00 AM, Presentation Hall (KS) 09/29 Forum: Wanted, “Smart Government!” 86 Board of Directors Special Meeting Thursday, October 27, 10:30 AM, Oaks 10/01 Bus Trip: Colfax Railroad Days 43 Board of Directors Executive Session Thursday, October 27, 11:00 AM, Oaks 10/03 “Hands-on Family Search.com Website” 27 Lincoln Hills Community Forums 10/03 KS at the Movies: “Moulin Rouge” 43 DMV Senior Issues Including Car-Fit Tuesday, September 20, 1:00 PM, Front Ballroom 10/04 Art Supply Rummage Sale 30 California Forward: ‘Smart Government’ Thursday, September 29, 1:00 PM, Front Ballroom 10/04 Comedy Night at KS 43 Talking to Your Doctor Thursday, October 6, 7:00 PM, Presentation Hall (KS) 10/04 Bus Trip: Crocker Museum Tour 47 Handy Helpers Return Tuesday, October 25, 1:00 PM, Front Ballroom 10/05 “The Origin of our Moon” 21 Meetings in OC Lodge unless noted otherwise. Please confirm meeting time & room on website. 10/05 Bus Trip: Veteran’s Home/Wine Tasting 47 10/06 Hiking, “The Land of the Standing Rocks” 27 Connections Since August, 10/06 “Social Security Changes Affect Finances?” 28 Jeannine Balcombe, Senior Director of 2010, your Associa- 10/06 Oktoberfest Celebration 47 Lifestyle and Communications tion has welcomed 10/06 Forum “Talking to Your Doctor” 86 our Association was proud to approximately 508 10/07 ”Legends/Mysteries — Winter Holidays” 33 offer