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Bob Garibaldi, San Francisco Giants Pitcher
Story on page 10.
Photo by Sid Weiss.
April 2015
Important Contact Numbers
Sun City Shadow Hills Community Association
80-814 Sun City Boulevard, Indio, CA 92203
760-345-4349 · www.scshca.com
Montecito Clubhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-772-9617
Montecito Clubhouse Fax . . . . . . . . . . . 760-772-9891
Montecito Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . 760-772-0430
Santa Rosa Clubhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-342-2850
Santa Rosa Clubhouse Fax . . . . . . . . . . 760-342-5976
Ceasar Larrach, General Manager
[email protected]. . . . . . 760-345-4349 Ext. 225
Richard Smetana, Assistant General Manager
[email protected]. . . . . 760-345-4349 Ext. 227
Ozzie Lopez, Facility Maintenance Director
olopez@ pcminternet.com. . . . . . . 760-345-4349 Ext. 224
Evangeline Gomez, Lifestyle and Fitness Director
egomez@ pcminternet.com. . . . . . 760-772-0430 Ext. 231
Brenda Avina, Lifestyle Coordinator
bavina@ pcminternet.com . . . . . . . 760-772-9617 Ext. 241
Gus Ramirez, Communications Coordinator
gramirez@ pcminternet.com . . . . . 760-772-9617 Ext. 249
Tony Chavez, Director of Golf Operations
[email protected] . . . . . . . . . . 760-200-3375 Ext. 221
David Archer, Community Safety Director
[email protected] . . . . . . 760-342-2850 Ext. 202
Main Gate House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-345-4458
Phase III Gate House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-342-4725
Sales Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-772-5400
Shadow Hills Golf Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-200-3375
Shadows Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-772-4342
Sun City Shadow Hills Community Association
Board of Directors
Stu Stryker, President
[email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-469-3922
Joan Dzuro, Vice President
[email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-347-6496
Erica Hedlund, Treasurer
[email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-200-1939
John Council, Secretary
[email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-360-9331
Greg Middlebrook, Member at Large
[email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-702-3870
For warranty or customer service needs concerning
your home, please email: [email protected]
All warranty issues and questions must go through this email.
You will receive an auto-reply stating your email has been received.
Mailbox Repair . . . Ozzie Lopez, 760-345-4349 Ext. 224
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SUN CITY SHADOW HILLS
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Hours of Operation
Association Office
Monday – Friday · 9 AM – 12 PM, 1 – 4 PM
First Saturday of the Month · 8 AM – 12 PM
Lifestyle Desk
7 Days a Week · 8 AM – 5 PM
Montecito Clubhouse
Montecito Fitness Center
Santa Rosa Clubhouse
Shadows Restaurant
Monday – Friday
Lunch · 11 AM – 3 PM
Happy Hour · 3 PM – 6 PM
Dinner · 5 PM – 8 PM
Saurday – Sunday
Breakfast · 8 AM – 11 AM
Lunch · 11 AM – 3 PM
Happy Hour · 3 PM – 6 PM
Dinner · 5 PM – 8 PM
Montecito Café
Santa Rosa Bistro
Snack Bar
All hours are subject to change.
The View is published monthly by the Sun City Shadow Hills Community
Association. This publication is copyrighted and may not be reproduced
or reprinted without the written permission of SCSHCA. For inquiries
about articles, content, and advertising, contact the Lifestyle Department,
760-772-9617, or email [email protected].
Mission Statement
To promote the community and recognize the individuals
who contribute to the identity of the community, and to impart
information relevant to the community as a whole.
Staff
Editor-In-Chief: Ceasar Larrach, General Manager
Editor: Evangeline Gomez, Lifestyle and Fitness Director
Production: Gus Ramirez, Communications Coordinator
Residents
SCSHCA Communications Committee: Shaun Casey, Chair;
Beth Bolduc; Arnold Choy; Aggie Jordan; Lee Powell; Sid Weiss
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President’s
Report
BY STU STRYKER
PRESIDENT
Filing Our Association’s Income Taxes
Log on to www.scshca.com
the future. One such item we are looking at is a
new form of coating for our streets. It’s not an
oil-based product like most cities use now but a
synthetic coating. One of the two major issues
with slurry coating is its life and its loss of color,
turning grey. We re-coat Sun City Blvd every four
years. After about two, it starts to go from black
to grey. The new product stays black for its life,
and it carries a five-year guarantee. In order for
it to have a five-year guarantee, it must have a life
span of 10 years. You can see the savings and the
esthetic advantage.
Another item we may look at is the cost of
maintaining the ponds with the reeds. We spend
tens of thousands of dollars annually to keep
them in check. The ponds with cement rims
require no labor costs to maintain. It’s the old
adage that sometimes you have to spend some
money now to save money in the future. I doubt
that we will have any excess funds next year, but
it is my goal to make sure we are still as financially
strong as we are today.
Next Board Meeting:
Date: Mon., April 27, 2015
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Ballroom
Please join us!
April 2015
News from the Board
Please keep in mind I am not an accountant or
a tax specialist. That is why your Association hires
a professional. We have retained as our new
auditor the firm of Brabo and Carlsen. Wayne
Carlsen, who is a skilled professional, will be
working with us. The tax deadline for HOAs is
March 15 instead of what we as residents are
used to with our personal income tax deadline of
April 15 in the United States.
Will we file an extension? Yes, we will. Is that
uncommon? No, it is not. With a new auditor it
only makes sense to give our new firm more time
to do a complete and thorough audit. Do we pay
our taxes on time? Yes, we do, every year.
Will we be filing the same way we have done in
the past? No, we will not. We file based on the
recommendations of the professionals we retain.
If we retain a different professional, that person
may feel we are better off filing another way. That
is the case this year.
We have a lot of talented members in our
community. I know of one situation where I
retained the services of several of our resident
attorneys to rewrite a contract. I took their input,
but I still sent the draft to your Association’s
attorney for final say. They are our hired
professionals.
We are strong again this year and will carry over
approximately $450,000. It is the Board’s intent
to roll that into our reserve account. We are not
quite at 100%. I would like to see our Association’s reserves fully funded this year so we will
not be tagged with assessment increases in the
near future.
In addition there are new technologies available
to us now that may cost more than what our
current reserve funds allocate. These technologies
could save us hundreds of thousands of dollars in
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Motions Passed By Board · February 23, 2015
PENDING APPROVAL AT MARCH 23, 2015 BOARD MEETING
FINANCIALS
Association Financials
The Board accepted the December, 2014 and January, 2015 Association
financials as presented, subject to audit.
North and South Course Golf Financials
The Board accepted the December, 2014 and January, 2015 North and
South Course financials as presented, subject to audit.
Liens on Member Accounts
The Board approved the following delinquent member accounts for lien if
not paid within the time period established in the intent to lien letter:
SH06094-4; SH32029-2; SHS1298-0; SHS2051-6; SH00129-0
CONSENT AGENDA
The Board accepted the Committee Minutes that comprise the Consent
Agenda. Included in this motion was the approval of the following routine
business and maintenance expenditures.
A. Committee Reports
B. Staff Reports
C. Board Member Reports
D. Committee Minutes
E. Request to Swap Out Television’s at both Montecito and Santa Rosa Clubhouses
for Digital Signage
F. Accept Gary Paff and Member of the Information Advisory Committee
G. Accept Frank Bradbury as Member of Information Advisory Committee
H. Accept Bill Abel as Member of Ad-Hoc Community Facilities Committee.
I. Accept Cindy Hailpern’s Resignation from the EPC and Accept Bob and Linda
Sneeden as Committee Members
J. Accept Certificate of Liability Insurance for Shall We Dance Instructor Carl Davis
K. Accept Certificate of Liability Insurance for Interim Musical Director Laura Stave
L. Accept Certificate of Liability Insurance for Shall We Dance DJ Bob
M. Review and Accept the Application Charter for the Gin Rummy Club
N. Ratification of Emergency Expenditure for Replacement of Montecito Spa and
Outdoor Pool Pump
O. Ratification of Emergency Expenditure for Replacement of Montecito Outdoor
Pool Pump
P. Purchase of Carpet Cleaner
Q. Ratify Replacement of Flow Meter for the Pump Station
R. HOPA Age Verification
NEW BUSINESS
Changes to the Current Investment Policy
The Board approved the following recommended changes to the Investment
Policy:
1. Change the limit to be invested in any one account to state “no more than the
FDIC limit of Insurance” Currently $250,000.
2. Change the rating for the municipal bond rating to AA if issued by an A rated entity.
3. Authorize activity to be carried out with the recommendation of the investment
counselor per his current recommendations for 2015 without need for monthly
or quarterly review by the Board.
2015/2016 Sun City Shadow Hills Concert Series
The Board approved the 2015/2016 Concert Series as presented.
Pest Control Service Proposals
The Board approved the Pest Control service contract from Ecolab for a total
of $19,578.96 per year. This is an operating expense
SAC Recommends Change of Policy to Permit Citing of “One-Time Vendors”
The Board approved the change of policy to permit citing of “one-time vendors
directly instead of a resident. If the one time vendor fails to pay the fine they
will be barred from coming into the community until the fine is paid.
SAC Recommendation for Additional Security Officer
The Board approved the hiring of an additional Security officer at this time
who would concentrate on traffic enforcement for a two week period for eight
(8) hours each day.
Gate Hardware Maintenance Agreement
The Board approved the proposal from MKD Inc. dba Superior Access for
maintenance of the gate access equipment for a total of $7,600.00. The Board
also approved a Pre-Approved dollar amount of $500.00 for repairs and installations, which would save the Association the cost of an additional service call.
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Installation of Five Stop Signs in Phase III
The Board approved the proposal for installation of five stop signs for a total
of $1,098.79. The stop signs with be installed at the following locations:
On Calle Zavala at Avenida Estuco
On Avenida Viesca at Estuco (includes installation of cart crossing lane)
On Avenida Estuco at Corte Valdemoro
On Calle Animado and Avenida Montura (3-way stop).
Sand Injector Machine Proposals
The Board approved the sixty (60) month lease of the sand injector from
Jacobsen West for $979.00 per month with $1.00 buyout option. The Board
has also directed staff to negotiate price with purchase of other items.
Common Area Plant Refurbish
The Board approved the proposal to replace dead and missing plants throughout
Phases I & II for a total of $15,385.00, with the exception of the Dog Park
Slope proposal for a total of $923.00 which will be tabled at this time.
Monroe and Madison Street Light Installation
The Board approved installation of the street lights on Monroe and Madison
from J. Derman Electric for a total not to exceed $11,930.00. This is contingent
on staff providing photos of the lights and obtaining additional bids.
Solar Heating for Montecito Outdoor Pool and Santa Rosa Pool
The Board agreed to table the matter to the March General Session Board
meeting, as they would like staff to obtain more bids.
Changes to Guest Fitness Center
The Board approved the change to times guests are allowed into the fitness
Centers (Montecito and Santa Rosa). Beginning November – April, guests who
are not accompanied by a resident are permitted to visit the fitness centers
after 12PM only.
Purchase of Popcorn Machine for Lifestyle Events
The Board approved purchase of popcorn machine for a total not to exceed
$1,500.00.
Camera Club Request for LED Television
The Board denied purchase request and suggested Mr. Weiss ask each club
member (1,150 members) that would use the television contribute $9.00 towards
the purchase of the television and then the Board will accept the purchase at a
future Board meeting and maintain it.
Purchase of (40) Stacking Chairs for Aerobics Studio
The Board approved the proposal from Mity Lite for the purchase of forty
(40) stacking chairs for a total not to exceed $2700.00.
Replacement of (2) Lifestyle Desk Computers
The Board approved the proposal from Dell for the purchase of two computer
towers for a total not to exceed $1100.00. This is a reserve expense.
Purchase of (3) Utility Golf Carts
The Board approved the proposal from Jacobsen West for the purchase of
three golf carts for a total of $26,663.90. The Board asks that management
combine purchase with the sand injector to seek better pricing.
EPC Emergency Plan Update
The Board tabled the matter to the April General Session meeting.
Rollaway Storage Container
The Board approved the proposal from Mobile Mini, Inc. for a total of
$3,402 The storage will be utilized to store kitchen equipment and supplies.
Montecito Fire Alarm Service Contract
The Board approved the Montecito fire alarm system annual contract from
Simplex Grinnell for an annual cost of $3,999.00. The Board directed staff to
work on getting one contract, one timeline for the buildings entire community.
Santa Rosa Water Chiller Replacement
The Board approved the proposal from Ferguson Enterprises for the purchase
of a water chiller for a total of $738.73. This is a reserve expense.
Pulte Bond Exoneration for Phases 70, 82-88, 90-104, 106-107, 110-113,
115, 117-121
The Board tabled the matter to the March General Session Board meeting.
Pool Service Contract
The Board tabled the discussion until a cost analysis is provided by management
along with more information about the proposed vendors and their quality
of work.
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BY JOAN DZURO
VICE PRESIDENT
What an exciting time! Our community is going
on 11 years old and, if all goes as planned, Pulte will
sell the last of its homes by the end of this year.
This means that we, as residents, will finally be
able to determine the future of our community
completely on our own.
Toward this end, your HOA Board members
have undertaken the task of putting together a
comprehensive strategic plan for our community
that sets benchmark goals for 3, 5, and 10 years
out. This plan will encompass many facets, and it
will more than likely take 12 months to formulate.
The intent is to have a road map that each
subsequent board will be able to review and help
the community to follow, making adjustments as
necessary in the future.
The Board held its first meeting about this
project on February 17, 2015, in the Montecito
ballroom. Joan Dzuro was selected as chair, and
the Board agreed on an outline for the effort plus
assignments for other Board members. The plan is:
1. Get feedback throughout this year from
residents about what they want their
community to look like in 2020 to 2025.
Residents can send emails with their input
to [email protected] or to Board
members directly.
2. Research each goal to determine feasibility,
costs, etc., and bring that information back to
the Board for review, discussion, and decision.
3. Find residents who would be interested in
helping with the research and analysis of the
various ideas that are brought forward.
When all is finally done, we hope to have a vision
that articulates resident wishes, specifies the costs
and what has to be done to pay for each goal, and
helps us move forward with implementation.
If you have ideas about how to make our
community better, please email them to
[email protected]. If you would like to
serve on a sub-committee to help us do research,
please email your name and area of expertise to
the same email address.
Our next meeting is scheduled for Friday,
April 24, at 1 pm in the Montecito Clubhouse.
Please come join us and make your voice heard!
April 2015
News from the Board
Board Works on SCSH’s Strategic Plan
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Treasurer’s Finance and Variance
Report
BY JERALD J. CAVORETTO
OUTGOING TREASURER
Cash Balances in the Operating
Accounts total $2,541,127 and in the
Reserve Accounts total $9,832,131.
All balances are invested according to
the Sun City Shadow Hills approved
Investment Policy.
Total combined revenue for the
month was $1,291,602. This includes
assessment payments in the amount of
$744,093 and combined taxable income
from all other sources in the amount of
$547,509.
For the first month of the fiscal year to
date, Food & Beverage Department
expenses were $2,692 over budget,
General & Administrative expenses were
under budget $30,044, Recreation
expenses were under budget $807,
Fitness was under budget $5,141,
Landscape Maintenance was over
budget $19, Maintenance was under
budget $2,119, Property Protection was
over budget $1,254, Utilities were
under budget $5,706, and Golf was over
budget $262,127. All of these figures
reflect the year-to-date amounts from
operations for the month of January
2015. Capital Expenses were even with
budget with expenditures of $16,337.
Total Year-to-Date Expenses were
$249,813 over budget on a year-to-date
expense projection of $841,804.
The 2015 Actual Total Year-to-Date
Expenses were $1,091,617, versus
$642,339 in 2014.
The cumulative total equity since
inception of Sun City Shadow Hills is
$2,835,469, which includes fixed assets
of $490,461.
The latest Financials can be found on our website at scshca.com.
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General
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BY CEASAR LARRACH
GENERAL MANAGER
Are Our Residents Happy?
community, while 11 percent say the opposite
or they aren’t sure.
• 83 percent say their professional managers
provide value to their communities, while 17
percent say the opposite or they aren’t sure.
• 70 percent believe their community association
rules “protect and enhance” property values.
Only 2 percent say rules harm property values,
while about 28 percent see no difference or
didn’t know.
We’d like to think that we would do even better
than the national averages. If you feel differently,
please let us know what you think we can do to
make our community a better place to live.
Email us your thoughts and/or concerns to
[email protected]. If you’re especially
pleased about our community, share that, too!
It’s always good to know we’re on the right
track.
People Who Make Our Lives Better
Marcela Gomez
Employee of the Month · March 2015
We are so proud that Marcela has been selected as
Employee of the Month.
Marcella is by far one of our hardest working Food &
Beverage employees. She is always on time with a smile,
she is dependable, and she never complains about her
job duties. Guests often request to sit at Marcela’s
station because they are assured that they will receive
only the best service. Her warm nature and strong work
ethic are both something to be admired.
Thank you, Marcella, for all of your hard work! We
absolutely appreciate everything that you do.
Association News
Do you know you are among the more than 62
million Americans who live in over 315,000
homeowners associations in the US? We think
most residents are happy living in our community
– and we certainly hope you are among them –
but how do these 62 million residents feel about
their own associations? Are they happy with their
elected boards? How do they feel about the rules?
The Foundation for Community Association
Research, an affiliate of Community Associations
Institute (CAI), sponsored a recent national public
opinion survey to answer these and other questions.
Here are some of the key findings:
• 64 percent of residents say they are satisfied
with their community association experience.
Only 10 percent express dissatisfaction and 26
percent are neutral on the question.
• 89 percent believe their association board
members strive to serve the best interests of the
Photo by Beth Bolduc
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COMMITTEE REPORTS · COMMITTEE REPORTS
From The Library
BY CINDY DEGRAF
Design Review Committee (DRC)
BY JIM WIEBORG
Summer Maintenance
At this time, many of the “winter” homeowners are
leaving for the summer. If you do your own landscape
maintenance, please be sure to get someone to do it
while you are gone. The Design Rules state, “Front yard
areas and other yard areas visible from the street,
common areas, and golf course must be mowed,
trimmed, edged, and weeded on a regular basis.” You
wouldn’t want to be fined for not taking care of your
yard.
Check out the Sun City Shadow Hills website at
www.scshca.com. It contains excellent information. Select
“Residents Only” and log on. Then select “Homeowner
Design Information.” The first box will contain the
SCSH Design Rules and, at the bottom of the column,
you will find a document entitled Desert Plant Guide by
O’Donnell. After you click on it, six different titles will
appear. They are: Plant Descriptions, Monthly Plant
Irrigation Guide, Fertilization Guide, Controlling Insect
Pests/Disease, Weed Control, and Monthly Gardening
Calendar. These articles should assist you with any
questions you may have about landscape maintenance.
The irrigation table should help you keep up with the
changing requirement to increase or decrease the amount
of water you are applying.
Many people are repainting their garage or front doors.
Unless you are repainting them the exact same color
that they originally were, you will need to submit an
application and get DRC approval before you start
painting. The color that you use cannot be the same as
that of your side neighbors.
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Our weather is warming up and it’s a great time to
relax by the pool with a good book. Be sure to visit our
wonderful library and see what’s new.
Our library is located in the Montecito Clubhouse and
is completely supported by volunteer assistance. We
suggest that you only take a few books at a time especially
if they are by the same author. Please return them after
you are finished so others have a chance to read them as
well.
We are currently accepting book donations of not more
than 10 items per household per month in excellent
condition. Please leave your donated books and/or
returned books on the designated carts located in the
library.
Fiction and historical/political books are arranged by
the first letter of the author’s last name, and biographies/
autobiographies are arranged by the first letter of the
subject’s last name.
We Accept As Donations:
3 Fiction
3 Historical/political
3 Biographies/autobiographies
3 DVDs
3 CDs
3 Puzzles
(no missing pieces, please)
3 Recent magazines
We Do Not Accept:
7 Cookbooks
7 Sports books
7 Self-help books
7 “How-to” books
7 Religious books
7 Travel books
7 VCR tapes
7 Music CDs
Any questions or comments about the library? Contact
Barbara Perler at 760-772-4484 or [email protected].
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COMMITTEE REPORTS · COMMITTEE REPORTS
Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC)
BY LARRY ZARDENETA
The Sun City Shadow Hills Emergency
Preparedness Committee has been busy. An
emergency preparedness drill was held on
January 28. It was a great opportunity for
volunteers to practice what they have learned.
Approximately 50 residents participated in the
exercise. We learned a lot about teamwork and
where additional skill training is needed. Training
in the areas of first aid, search and rescue, radio
communications, use of emergency equipment,
incident command system, division/street leader
orientation, and what to do before, during, and
after a disaster are scheduled to take place on the
second Saturday of each month at the Santa Rosa
Clubhouse, Monterey Room, from 9 – 11 am.
More information is forthcoming.
Another CERT training was held at the Santa
Rosa Clubhouse. An additional 12 residents are
now CERT trained and certified. This brings the
total to approximately 60 Sun City Shadow Hills
residents CERT trained over the last two years.
As most of you know, Sun City Shadow Hills
is a short distance from the San Andreas Fault
Line. Although we can’t predict when, we know
that a major earthquake could be just around the
corner. We may be forced to live temporarily
without transportation, communications, or
emergency services. So, the committee would like
to remind you to:
3 keep an updated earthquake kit within easy
reach.
3 have an ample supply of food and water to
last 1 – 2 weeks.
3 have an extra supply of medication.
3 secure large standing furniture with
earthquake strapping.
3 have an out-of-state contact so family
members can check in.
The Emergency Preparedness Committee
continues to encourage residents to get involved.
Volunteers are needed. If interested, please
contact EPC Volunteer Coordinator Beanie
Goldsmith at 818-516-1700.
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CERT Training. Photo by Larry Zardeneta.
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Bob Garibaldi: San Francisco Giants Pitcher
BY ARNOLD CHOY
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY BOB GARIBALDI
1962 was a whirlwind year that 20-year-old, 6'4", 210pound, right-handed pitcher Bob Garibaldi will never
forget. Immediately after being chosen the College
World Series Most Valuable Player (MVP), the Santa
Clara University athlete signed with the San Francisco
Giants (Giants) for a then record bonus of $150,000.
That was also the year that the Giants won the National
League title, but lost an MLB World Series 7th game
heart-breaker to the venerable New York Yankees.
Bob didn’t get the opportunity to pitch in the MLB
World Series, but he
remembers getting
the
call
from
pitching
coach,
Larry Jensen, to
warm up in one of
the games. Needless
to say, the rookie
was excited but
super nervous, too.
Bob
led
his
teammates to the
College World Series
finals,
eventually
losing
to
the
University
of
Michigan in 16
hard-fought innings.
He won the MVP
award with a record The Rookie Pitcher
setting performance of 38 strike-outs in just 272⁄3 innings.
Born and raised in Stockton, California, a quiet
farming community in the San Joaquin Delta about 95
miles northeast of San Francisco, Bob played football,
basketball, and baseball at Alonzo Stagg High School
and received a football scholarship offer from Oregon
State. When Coach Bob Feerick at Santa Clara University
made him an offer of a full scholarship and a guaranteed
tryout with the 1964 United States Olympic Basketball
Team, it was a no-brainer for Bob to accept.
Bob was a very good basketball player and had the size,
speed, and shooting touch to justify his scholarship.
Being a multi-sport athlete, he decided as a sophomore
to join the baseball team. During the season he raised a
lot of eyebrows when he pitched a no-hitter against a
very solid and experienced Rod Dedeaux - coached USC
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team, and his baseball career just took off from there.
After his MVP award, Bob was bombarded by the
major league baseball world. His quaint Stockton home
was visited by Gene Autry, the owner of the Los Angeles
Angels; the Los Angeles Dodgers’ O’Malley family came;
two scouts from the Cincinnati Reds showed up; and
Casey Stengel from the New York Mets flew via
helicopter (the Mets were actually playing the Giants in
a doubleheader). The final visitors were Horace
Stoneham and Chub Fenney from the Giants. With a
promise to allow
him to complete his
college education,
Bob, with Mom’s
blessing, signed with
the Giants.
When asked what
it was like as a 20year-old playing in
the College World
Series and then three
months later playing
in the MLB World
Series, Bob smiles
and in his boyish,
excitable way replies,
“I met a lot of nice
people in the major
leagues. These teamThe Bonus Baby
mates, superstars and
all, unselfishly helped me in all aspects of being a
professional baseball player and a good human being.”
Bob pitched in nine games in that inaugural 1962
season, and he had one save and struck out nine batters.
Bob’s pitching career was short-lived (3 ½ years) mainly
because he injured his right shoulder when the Giants
tried to get him to throw a curve ball to add to his
repertoire of fast ball and slider.
Bob recalls his first road trip into New York like it was
yesterday, especially when all-star Frank Thomas watched
him warming up and nonchalantly, “I hope you have
more than that for what they paid you.” But with catcher
Tom Haller, his roommate, teaching and showing him
the ropes, and with his locker between Willie McCovey
and Orlando Cepeda, the rookie was living “the greatest
life in the world.”
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Pitching for the SF Giants in the Polo Fields
Above: The famous ivy of Wrigley Field
Below: The “Rookie” today
Photo by Sid Weiss.
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When I asked Bob who the best baseball player he ever saw
was, he immediately replied, “Willie Mays, with Roberto
Clemente a close second. Mays had so much natural talent it
was scary, but what was even more impressive was his overall
baseball knowledge, leadership, and feel for the game.” Bob
also recalls that Mays was one of the nicest men on the team.
He is proud to say that he played on a team loaded with
all-star talent, and five of his teammates are now enshrined in
the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.
Upon leaving the Giants, Bob kicked around in the minor
leagues for a few years before returning home to Stockton to
work for Pepsi. He had a highly successful partnership with
Jim Plunkett and the first Coors distributorship in Stockton
and ultimately went back to his first love, basketball. He
refereed college basketball games, crisscrossing the nation for
30 years.
Even with both knees replaced, Bob enjoys playing golf three
times a week. And when he’s not playing golf
he’s just hanging around with Carol, his lovely
wife of 53 years and counting. Way to go,
rookie.
Contact the author at [email protected].
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Terry Henigan Story
BY BONNIE TUCKER
PHOTOD PROVIDED BY TERRY HENIGAN
George Halas, longtime player and coach with the
Chicago Bears football team, once said, “What makes a
good coach? Complete dedication.” This is an apt
description of Terry Henigan who molded the lives of so
many young people during his 41 years as a football
coach, athletic director and assistant basketball, baseball,
and golf coach. In October 2014, Terry was voted into
the Hall of Fame of the California Interstate Scholastic
Federation Southern Section. This award tops off a long
list of other accomplishments and awards including the
CIF Champions of Character Award in 2006. Terry said
that he is most proud of the Champions of Character
Award and it definitely speaks volumes about his teaching
style, coaching principles, and guiding philosophy.
He is humbled by these awards because he
never was concerned about statistics or rankings.
Terry’s five point approach set the tone for his
life as a teacher, coach, and mentor. These are
the words emblazoned on the shirts of every
Irvine High School football player: “Honorable,
Reliable, Respectful, Committed, Team
Oriented.” And they talked about it all the time.
“Do not allow yourself to be judged by the
scoreboard,” Terry often said to the high school
students. He was focused on teaching these
players to compete to the best of their abilities,
Terry’s Hall of Fame certificate.
Terry and the team from Irvine High School.
Terry coaching.
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to survive hardship, and to treat other players with
respect and dignity. He told his students, “If you want
the rainbow, you have to put up with the rain.”
Terry’s father, uncle, and older brother were coaches
who greatly influenced his own development. But of
everyone in his life, Terry is most proud of Francine, his
wife of 48 years. She was his biggest asset in those days
when Terry’s work took most of his time. She hosted and
cooked after-game get-togethers at their house for staff
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Emotional kids saying good-bye after Terry’s last game.
Terry and his wife, Francine, holding the Hall of Fame
certificate. Photo by Beth Bolduc.
and impassioned. To him, it’s all about teaching
these young people dignity and respect. And
Terry is highly successful at that. At the end of
the interview, he put up his hands in a kind of
shrug and said, “Hey, I’m just a guy who loved
his job.”
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and their families and attended every regular,
post-season, and championship game. She took
care of the house, acted as chauffer to their two
boys, Mike and Mark, and worked full-time.
Mark, father of two and living in Irvine,
was proud to attend his father’s Hall of Fame
ceremony. Mike has three children and lives in
Baltimore.
Terry calling out plays.
Today Terry volunteers to assist in a local high
school football program. Ask him anything about
high school football and he becomes animated
Contact the author at
[email protected].
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Sun City Shadow Hills resident Neil Glazer in the uniform of a mid-19th-century US Army Infantry Colonel, looking eastward from the
Emmitsburg Road, Gettysburg. Photo provided by Neil Glazer.
“Colonel” Neil Glazer
and the Pivotal Battle of the Civil War
BY DENNIS SHEEHAN
A monument dedicated to the 8th Ohio Volunteer
Infantry Regiment (“8OVIR”) near his hometown of
Shaker Heights, Ohio, outside Cleveland inspired the
schoolboy Neil Glazer to learn all possible history of
this regiment and the American Civil War, enough
knowledge to be invited to guest lecture many times at
the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, battlefield site.
The monument in the photo of Glazer is in honor of
the 5th Army Corps, of which the 8th Ohio Volunteer
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Infantry Regiment was a part. The 8th Ohio was ordered
to hold this exposed portion of the battlefield against the
Confederate enemy and the charge of Pickett’s division
on July 3, 1863. Neil tells us that his sabre was used by
all regimental officers of the US Army for signaling
commands to the soldiers of the regiment.
A few yards to Glazer’s left in this photo is Cemetery
Ridge, where 1st LT Alonzo Cushing commanded a
Union artillery battery on July 3, 1863. With only two
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Cadet Alonzo Cushing
Ms. Helen Ensign and President Obama at the White House
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of his battery’s six guns firing, Cushing and
his men defended this position against the
13,000 Confederate soldiers in Pickett’s
charge that day. Cushing lost his life and, 151
years later, received the Medal of Honor.
Ms. Helen Loring Ensign, a resident of
Palm Desert, CA, and a second cousin twice
removed of 1LT Alonzo Cushing, accepted
the Medal of Honor for LT Cushing from
President Barack Obama at a White House
ceremony on November 6, 2014. More than
two dozen family members of Cushing’s were
present.
To learn more about 1LT Cushing, the
Battle of Gettysburg, and the Civil War
generally, Neil Glazer is open to forming a
“Civil War roundtable” discussion group
for Sun City Shadow Hills’ residents and
friends. You can reach Neil Glazer at
[email protected].
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Photo by Sid Weiss
Out & About
April 2015
BY BONNIE TUCKER
Please note: The information included in this column has been verified as
of the date of its publication. We recommend you confirm the information
before you make plans.
Indio City Council Meeting
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
5 pm
City Council Chambers,
150 Civic Center Mall
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
Weekend 1 Date: April 10 – 12, 2015
Weekend 2 Date: April 17 – 19, 2015
Location:
Empire Polo Club,
81800 Avenue 51, Indio
Website:
www.coachella.com
Expect delays on the following roadways:
• Jefferson Street, southbound, from I-10 to Avenue 52
• Washington St., southbound, from I-10 to Avenue 52
• Monroe Street, southbound, from I-10 to Avenue 52
• Highway 111 at Jefferson Street
• Highway 111 at Monroe Street
• I-10 exit eastbound at Jefferson
• I-10 exit eastbound at Monroe
Roads closed during the festivals:
• Avenue 49 between Hjorth Street and Monroe Street
• Avenue 50 between Madison Street and Jackson Street
• Hjorth Street between Avenue 49 and Avenue 50
• Madison Street between Avenue 49 and Avenue 52
Stagecoach Country Music Festival
Date:
Location:
Website:
April 24 – 26, 2015
Empire Polo Club,
81800 Avenue 51, Indio
www.stagecoachfestival.com
Street Light Outage Report Form
To report street light outages, go to the City of Indio
website, www.indio.org, and click on “I want to…”.
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Then click “Report…” from the drop-down menu,
followed by “A street light outage.” Your name,
telephone number, and email address are not required
but are helpful to the City if there are questions. For
further information, call 760-625-1802.
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
219 South Palm Canyon Drive,
Palm Springs
Telephone: 760-778-1079
Website:
www.accmuseum.org
Hours:
(Through May)
Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm
(June through August)
Friday – Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm
Admission: Free
The current exhibit, Section 14 – The Other Palm
Springs, explores the life experiences of people who lived
in the historic tract called Section 14 in the 1940s
through the 1960s. It is a square-mile parcel of the Agua
Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation located
one block from the heart of downtown Palm Springs,
and it extends from Indian Canyon Drive to Sunrise Way
and from Ramon Road to Alejo Road.
Section 14 was the home of diverse cultures, races,
and ethnicities. It became a battleground over Tribal
Sovereignty and conflicting political and economic
interests that forever changed the community as it was
known. The exhibit runs through November 8, 2015.
Bird Watching Hike
Date:
April 26, 2015
Time:
7:30 am
Leader: Kurt Leuschner
Fee:
free for museum members;
$30 for non-members
Telephone: 760-833-8169
Kurt Leuschner, Professor of Natural Resources at
College of the Desert, will lead the event. It is a 2-hour
hike at the Whitewater Preserve and is limited to 20
participants. Be sure to bring water, snacks, sunscreen,
and binoculars and wear suitable shoes. Hikers will meet
at the Preserve. Email [email protected] for more
information.
Museum Tours
Tours include a guided interpretation of permanent and
seasonal exhibitions, the story of the Cahuilla Indians, and
their adaptation to our mountain and desert environments.
Also discussed is the art of Cahuilla basketry and pottery.
Tours are limited to 30 participants. The length of tours
depends on group size and specific interests.
Location:
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Pink!
BY VICKI PRINCE
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Pink has always been a favorite color of mine.
Thinking “pink” brings “Pink Floyd, tickled pink,
pinkie promises,” and “in the pink” to mind. I
could go on and on, but I must confess I have a
new favorite shade of pink. If I could capture it
in a can of paint, I’d call it “San Jacinto Sunrise”
and I’d paint my walls with it.
Have you seen it? You have to get up early,
before the sunrise. Next, you have to position
yourself for an unobstructed view of Mount San
Jacinto in the West. That’s the mountain with the
tram. Then you have to be patient until the sun
is just ready to peek over the horizon in the east.
Wait! Wait! Wait for it! Here it comes! The
clouds start to change color. And then, wham!
The mountain comes alive with a beautiful pink
glow. It’s the pink glow over Mount San Jacinto
at sunrise. It only lasts a minute, so you have to
be on the spot and ready or you’ll miss it. But
once you see it, you’ll never forget that glowing
color.
I’ve heard of the green flash when the sun sets,
but I’ve never seen it. To me, this pink deal is so
much better because here it is, right in our own
backyard. Better yet, it involves a beautiful
mountain. It’s especially bright on those days
when there’s a white snowcap on the mountain top.
Then the mountain fairly dances with the glow.
A while back I was up early to catch one of our
bus tours. While I was waiting for my friend Mara
to pick me up, I decided to stand out in the
middle of the street to get the best view of the
“pink glow.” Soon a couple walking their dog
stopped to see what I was doing. They didn’t
know about the “glow” but decided to wait
around for it. Next, my neighbor stuck his head
out the door and hollered to find out what was
going on. He came out with fresh coffee for each
of us. Another dog walker joined in and, just as
the sun began its ascent, my driver showed up.
She parked and stood there with the rest of us.
Just then the desert sunrise on San Jacinto
performed its miracle. The six of us stared at it in
awe, so silent you could hear that proverbial pin
drop. Even the dogs were silent.
Up until that point I was the only one of the
group that had witnessed this sight, and I think
my companions were unconvinced it would really
happen. When the glow changed to the everyday
colors of the desert mountain, we all came out of
our trance. Mara and I had to hurry to catch our
bus. The dog walkers had to resume their trek,
and my neighbor collected his cups and headed
indoors. The day had officially begun. We all had
things to do and places to go, but we got to start
our day with unimaginable beauty.
So here’s to the pink glow of
Mount San Jacinto. Get up, get
out, and see it!
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Avery Fisher Hall
Serendipity
BY CEIL MIRSKY
I love the word serendipity for its lyrical quality, conveying
optimism and opportunity. When serendipity strikes,
you never know what awaits you as my husband and I
discovered on a lovely fall afternoon in New York City
this past September, our first of five days in the city.
After a walk through Central Park, we continued on to
Lincoln Center to see what shows were available. The
only venue (since the season had not officially opened)
was at Avery Fisher Hall for a week’s performance of the
ballet Swan Lake. Unfortunately, the box office told us
that all performances were sold out.
Pondering our next move in the Center courtyard, we
were suddenly surprised to see a large convergence of
people coming from one of the theaters. I turned to the
lady who had just sat down next to me and asked her
what event was going on. She explained that it was
intermission for the final dress rehearsal of the opera
Eugene Onegin, another Tchaikovsky masterpiece. The
audience, she explained, was by-invitation-only for
subscribers and New York City school children. After a
few other brief exchanges, she turned back to me and
asked if I would like to have her tickets. She said she
realized that, with two more intermissions, by the time
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the opera ended it would be quite late for her and her
son to return home.
It took less than a heartbeat for me to give her a
resounding yes. I’ve watched Opening Night at the Met
for years and numerous performances during subsequent
years but had never been to the Opera House itself.
With intermission over, we rushed to take our second
row seats in the desirable Mezzanine section. I would
have to say that good taste and class personified the
grandeur of the hall.
Within a few short minutes, the audience duly noted
the concert master and a hush fell as the conductor lifted
his baton for the second act. It was an added surprise to
see that the backs of the seats had the libretto translated
into English, unlike the Dorothy Chandler in Los
Angeles where the literal translation is shown at the very
top of the stage. Glorifying Tchaikovsky’s stirring score
were the stage settings, costumes, and choreography.
Having seen a movie version and a ballet production of
Eugene Onegin, neither compared to this experience.
Leaving the theater, I realized that, if I hadn’t asked the
lady about the performance, we simply
would not have had this serendipitous
moment to reflect back upon in my
favorite city.
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Book Review
BY DENNIS SHEEHAN
Journeys Home: Inspiring Stories, Plus Tips
and Strategies to Find Your Family History
by Andrew McCarthy and the National Geographic
Travel Team
her mother, then a very young girl, ventured
outside the university’s walls and sustained a
serious shrapnel injury to her jaw. But she was
most fortunate. An American GI standing nearby
was fatally injured by the same shell blast.
Marie Arana describes a circuitous voyage to a
mining encampment, an eight-hour drive north
of Lima, Peru. This was a home and community
her father had built as the mining engineer/
manager for a company long since nationalized
by successive Peruvian governments — the
very first home she could remember. Upon her
arrival nothing seemed as it was, or, as it was
remembered in her mind and preserved in family
photo albums.
If there is a theme throughout the narratives,
it is possibly that a journey “home” provides a
connection with one’s past — giving a brief but
tangible glimpse of what once was, allowing the
traveler to better understand why and how they
came to be — and where they call home now.
And perhaps because many of the contributing
writers are editors and writers for National
Geographic, each destination chapter finishes with
a multitude of suggestions, information, and
even websites to learn more. At the end of the
book, there is a complete section on strategies for
delving into your own family genealogy.
This writer cannot help but think of what he
said when asked — in the vicinity of his paternal
grandmother’s birthplace in a rocky corner of a
farm field in County Clare, Ireland — what he
felt, what was going through his mind. Only one
response seems possible: “Thank
God Almighty she left.”
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While reading Robert Frost’s poem “The Death
of the Hired Man,” two characters, Warren and
Mary, discuss the fate of Silas, who has from time
to time assisted them with farm chores.
“Home, (Warren) mocked gently.”
“Yes, what else but home – it all depends on
what you mean by home.”
“Of course he’s nothing to us, any more than
was the hound that came a stranger to us out of
the woods, worn out upon the trail.”
“Home is the place where, when you have to go
there, they have to take you in.”
“I should have called it something you somehow
haven’t to deserve.”
It seems as if Frost would have the reader
believe that home is a sort of place of refuge, at
least in the case of Silas, the hired hand.
Journeys Home, published this year, presents
many other interpretations of what home means to
26 separate writers, all searching out their origins.
Along with these writers one can explore each
of these places, some popular and very familiar,
and many remote and perhaps not common
destinations, at least not among the collective of
North American peoples and cultures.
Nawuth Keat returns to a childhood home
and area which once were the killing fields of
the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia — a journey
undertaken by the writer at the insistence of his
brother — a journey that brought back dark
memories and fears, rekindling in the pit of his
stomach the original motivation to leave.
Barbara Noe journeyed with her mother and
four other survivors to the place of her mother’s
incarceration during WW II in buildings of the
University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines.
While safely liberated by returning American GIs,
the battle for Manila raged around them, preventing
them from departing that part of the city. Foolishly,
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Computer Q & A
BY THE SCSH COMPUTER CLUB
Q: How long will my notebook battery last? (PC)
Q: What is “Handoff” in OS X Yosemite? (Apple)
A: “Handoff” is a new feature that allows you to start
something on your Mac and instantly pick it up on
another iOS8 device using your iCloud account. This
feature also means that calls, texts, and voicemails will be
accessible from your desktop. The new app-switcher
appears on the iOS8 lock screen or on the left of the dock
on a Mac.
Begin by enabling the Handoff feature in both OS X
Yosemite and iOS8, then turn on 4.0 LTE Bluetooth and
join the same Wi-Fi networks. (Hardware released before
2011 may not be able to run this feature.)
From the Mac, go to the Apple menu >>System
Preferences >>General and be sure that “Allow Handoff
between this Mac and your iCloud devices” is enabled.
From iOS8, go to >>Settings >>General >>Handoff &
Suggested Apps.
A: The answer is not simple. The battery run time varies
depending on how and where the notebook is used;
however, most consumers don’t understand why the
battery sometimes does not last as long as predicted by
the battery Icon.
Most present day devices, including laptops, tablets or
phones, use Li-ion batteries. Batteries are classified by
their rated capacity, which can be measured by cycle life.
The capacity begins to decrease when you start using it.
The operating voltage of a Li-Ion battery is constant
throughout its life. However its cycle life is not. Many
things affect the cycle life of a battery.
High temperatures and high discharge rates decrease
battery cycle life.
• The environment and operating heat both affect
temperature.
• The discharge (drainage) rate depends on the type
of applications running and the notebook’s power
management settings.
For example, running computer-intensive applications
such as gaming or DVD movies drains the battery faster
and decreases its cycle life more than running a word
processing application.
Q: What is Battery Cycle Life? (PC)
Q: What do I do when I have accidently enabled the
Zoom Mode or magnification box? (Apple)
A: Using three fingers, double-tap the screen to turn the
Zoom Controller off or on. If the Controller menu bar
appears, select Zoom Out. To set the Zoom Controller,
go to Settings > Accessibility > Zoom > Toggle features
on or off.
Suzy Kerekes can be reached at
[email protected].
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A: Most users believe every time they charge the battery
it’s a cycle. It is not.
Examples of a life cycle for a Li-ion battery are:
• 10 occurrences of a 10% of discharge and recharge or
• 2 occurrences of a 50% discharge and recharge
A common Li-ion battery has between 300-500 cycles.
It doesn’t just quit, but over time it loses its capacity to
charge fully. Even after it exhausts its rated cycles, it is
still able to deliver power. However, the battery will be
only 80% or less charged regardless of what the meter on
your computer indicates. You’ll notice the battery loses
its charge in a shorter period of time and progressively
get worse with usage. At this point, it’s
time to consider a replacement.
Gary Paff can be reached at
[email protected]
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SCSH Triumphs at Senior International Games
BY ARNOLD CHOY
The 15th Annual Palm Desert Senior Games
& International Sports Festival was held in midFebruary with more than 1,000 athletes (ages 35
to 85+) from all over North America competing
in a variety of different sports, including Table
Tennis. This was the fourth year that the SCSH
Table Tennis Club was well represented by an
experienced and deep team and, once again, they
brought home a cluster of shiny medallions.
Competing in their appropriate age groups,
our dream team walked away with eight medals.
Ann Mottino won Women’s Doubles Gold and
a Silver in Mixed; John Kuchinski won two
Silvers in Men’s Singles and Doubles; John
Wilcox won two Silvers in Men’s Doubles and
Mixed; and Rick Sherman and Ron Case each
won Silver as well. SCSH is proud of the team’s
continued success and determination to be the
best in the Valley.
Ron Case, John Wilcox, Ann Mottino, John Kuchinski, and
Rick Sherman
The SCSH Table Tennis Club meets and
competes every Sunday (2:30 pm), Wednesday
(11:30 am), and Friday (2:30 pm) at the Santa
Rosa Clubhouse. Come on over and join the fun,
or just hang out and watch the
action.
[email protected].
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Quiz: Money and Taxes
BY DARLENE TURNER
“INTAXICATION: Euphoria at getting a refund from the IRS,
which lasts until you realize it was your money to start with.”
(WASHINGTON POST PUN CONTEST)
“A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.”
(YOGI BERRA)
1. The first income tax was assessed to raise funds for what war?
2. What was the name of the first government form developed in 1913 for those who had
to file it if they earned over $3,000/year?
3. What U.S. President was actually censored when his tax return was leaked to the press
which showed deductions of $571,000 on a salary of $200,000?
4. What is the study or collection of money called?
5. What was the first coin issued in the U.S.?
6. Who was on the dollar coin that was withdrawn in 1979 due to lack of popularity?
7. Who said, “Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons”?
Answers on page 23…
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Standing on the Corner
BY JIM HOLLADAY
Having a pet in my household has been fairly common
during my lifetime. I have had animal friends of various
descriptions, but of course the most consistent one has
been a dog, as it is in most households. I have had various
breeds, both large and small. I have had some that largely
lived outside and were primarily working dogs, and
others who were inside dwellers and more aptly were
pets. It is unfair for me to say which has been my favorite
except that my current one — a tri-color Papillon named
Mitzi — stands out for many reasons. She is by far the
smartest and smallest (just eight pounds) and the cutest
of the lot, along with a magnetic personality.
Above: Jim and Mitzi get ready for another walk.
Left: Jim and Mitzi pose with painting by Jim’s son, Ross.
Photos by Beth Bolduc
When Mitzi became a member of my household, I was
single; and so her role was not only as a pet but more
of a companion. So much so, that I took her with me
wherever and whenever I could — even to my office. My
staff soon grew to care for her and considered her
another member of the company. The girls in the office
often joked Mitzi was so cute that she was quite a “chick
magnet.” I have to admit that she has attracted many of
all ages, genders, and marital status during her tenure.
However, for the 12 years I have been associated with
her, I am still single.
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Recently, an interesting event occurred that I can only
attribute to the magnetic powers of my little girl. We
were taking one of our regular walks and were standing
on the corner waiting for traffic to clear before crossing.
All of a sudden, from around the corner, came a shiny
red Mercedes convertible with the top down, an
extremely attractive blond at the wheel. My immediate
thought was that she needed directions or something of
the sort. A smile beamed across her face so bright that I
thought the sun might go behind a cloud in shame.
She leaned over the side of her car and said, “Hi, you
dreamboat. You are beautiful. Come on, hop in my car.
We will go to my house, and I will fix you a dinner that
is out of this world. Then we will cuddle up on the couch
and get to know each other a little better. Then, we will
crawl into my big comfortable bed and spend our first
night together. If all goes well, tomorrow you can move
in with me. What do you say to that?”
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Depiction of Jim and Mitzi’s Dream Girl.
[email protected].
Answers to the Quiz on page 21
1. The Civil War. President Lincoln and Congress passed a temporary Revenue Act of 1862.
Most wage-earners were exempted. Those who earned over $800 paid 3%. It was allowed
to expire in 1872, seven years after the war ended.
2. Form 1040.
3. In 1973, Richard Nixon claimed a donation for his vice-presidential papers. His tax advisor
was charged with a crime.
4. Numismatics.
5. The copper penny.
6. The feminist leader, Susan B. Anthony.
7. Woody Allen.
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I was in total shock. Things like this don’t
happen in real life. Maybe in the movies — but
not to me. I began to wonder if I had moved to
“Sin City” instead of “Sun City.” Could this be
real? Perhaps this was a put-up deal from some
friends of mine. Just a practical joke! If so, they
would now be “ex” friends. I was at a loss for
words and was struggling to recover.
As soon as I could speak and think, I replied,
“This is pretty sudden and extremely interesting.
I think I am open to what you have said, but
there are an awful lot of other things to consider.
Why don’t we take things a little slower? Perhaps
we can go to dinner one night soon and see
where that takes us. I am very interested — I just
think we should take a little time.”
Her smile disappeared. She sat up in her seat
and acted as if she had been insulted. Then, with
a little snicker, she shook her head and yelled,
“You fool, I wasn’t talking to you. I was talking
to that cute little Papillon beside you.” With a
roar, she drove on down the street.
Well, we went home. I opened a can of soup
and fixed some dog food for Mitzi, and she
reluctantly took a few bites. I sat on the couch
and called to her to come sit on my lap. She
refused and curled up on her bed. It took a few
days, but she eventually became my friend again.
But, every now and then, I see her daydreaming;
and I wonder if she is thinking that she should
have taken the offer.
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ATTENTION
If you’ll be visiting the
Montecito Clubhouse please
be advised the parking lot
will not be open for parking
from 5 am – 1 pm on
Saturday, April 11.
Parking for the clubhouse will
be on Sun City Blvd. Please be
extra cautious when driving along
Sun City Blvd as there will be
increased pedestrian traffic.
Hello Parking Lot Vendors.
Please review the following
for information regarding
the Parking Lot Sale.
• Check in will occur from
6:30 am – 7:30 am.
• Upon check in you will
receive a card with your space
# denoted.
• All vehicles must be out of
the parking lot and parked
on street before the event
begins at 8 am.
• Vendors will not be allowed
to check in after 7:30 am.
• All items must fit within
the space.
• No overlapping or displays
will be permitted in the
walkways or emergency
access areas.
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Fitness Update
BY EVANGELINE GOMEZ
LIFESTYLE AND FITNESS DIRECTOR
Beat the Heat 2015
For those of you who will be sticking around for the
summer months, it’s that time again. It’s time to start
thinking about Beat the Heat 2015. This six-week program will begin on Monday, June 8 and will conclude on
Friday, July 16. Sign-ups for Beat the Heat will take place
from April 1 through May 31. To sign up or for more
information, please stop by the Montecito Fitness Center
so we can answer your questions.
• All forms must be completed prior to using the facilities.
• Children
ages 4-16 may use the outdoor pool only
between the hours of:
Santa Rosa, 9 am – 12 pm.
Montecito, 2 pm – 5 pm.
• All
rules including personal conduct must be adhered
to by all users.
• Guests may be asked to relinquish the use of any equip-
Guest Policies for Fitness Centers and Pools
Guests: for admittance to Fitness Center and pool,
please register each day at the desk to receive your
wristband.
• Beginning
March 1, 2015, to April 30, 2015,
GUESTS UNACCOMPANIED TO THE FITNESS
CENTER BY A RESIDENT ARE PERMITTED
ONLY AFTER 12 PM.
• All guests must present a guest card if not accompanied
by the resident. No exceptions.
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ment when residents are waiting to use the equipment.
Children’s Pool Hours Reminder
Please be reminded of the change in Children’s Pool
(children ages 4-16) Hours beginning May 1 through
October 31.
• Montecito
Outdoor Pool
Daily, 9 am – 12 pm
• Santa
Rosa Outdoor Pool
Daily, 2 pm – 5 pm
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BY TONY CHAVEZ, PGA
GOLF OPERATIONS GENERAL MANAGER
It’s Spring! It’s hard to believe how fast time
goes by. With another heavy golf season under
our belt, Golf Course Superintendent Scott
Werline and his team will be pretty busy in
transitioning our Cool Season Rye Grass to
Bermuda Grass.
Cultivating the Bermuda is a slow process that
takes weeks of work, but the best part is that the
golf course does not need to close and play can
still take place. We cultivate the Bermuda
through aerification, verti-cutting, and using
fertilizers. Below is an explanation by Scott about
aerification.
3rd: Compaction is greater on heavy clay soils
than on sandy soils, and it is greatest in the
upper 1 to 1 ½ inches of soil. Aeration
helps turf growing on compacted soils by
improving the depth and extent of turf
grass rooting allowing better water uptake,
enhancing fertilizer use, and speeding up
thatch breakdown.
A List of Friendly Reminders:
• When driving your cart, please obey all stop signs.
Remember, through traffic has the right-of-way.
• Yell “FORE!” when you hit an errant shot toward
Aerification
• Any
damage caused by an errant shot is the
golfer’s responsibility.
• Fix
your ball marks and sand your divots.
• If
your game is not at par, then it is probably
time to take a lesson from one of our Pros.
I will see you at the turn,
Tony
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Aerifcation is done for many purposes, but
there are a few basic reasons I like to be aggressive in this area of our agronomic plan.
1st: Aerifcation holes allow oxygen to penetrate
into the soil. By increasing the amount of
oxygen we see an increase in soil temperature
and an increase in the microbe activity. The
increase in soil temperature encourages
Bermuda grass growth.
2nd: Aerification also allows sunlight to penetrate
the turf canopy to where the Bermuda grass
shoots are beginning to grow after winter
dormancy. Bermuda grass is a sun-loving
grass and grows best with maximum sunlight.
the residences.
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2015 Fitness Guest
Punch Card
The 2015 Fitness
Guest Punch Card
are available at the
after 12 pm.
Please make sure to pick up your
punch card. It is required for
any guests that will be using
the Fitness Center (pool not
included). This card must be
presented at the desk prior to
using the Fitness Centers. One
of the 50 squares will be signed
off for each guest for every day
of use. If a guest does not have
the punch card, a fee of $5 per
visit will be charged.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Mixed Doubles 3.5
8:00 AM (TC)
(2nd & 4th Sunday only)
Yoga Flow & Stretch
7:00 AM (AS) $
Yoga Flow & Stretch
7:00 AM (AS) $
Pickleball Club 8:00 AM (SR)
Total Body Circuit
8:00 AM (AS) $
Basketball
Drop-In
9:00 AM (SR)
Putting Course
Drop-In
9:00 AM (PC)
Bocce Ball
Drop-In
9:00 AM (SR)
Table Tennis Club
2:30 PM (SR)
** April 19 Tennis times **
will begin at 7:00 a.m.
Legend
Fitness Orientations
By Appointment Only.
If you are unfamiliar with the
fitness equipment in the
Montecito or Santa Rosa Fitness
Centers, you may want to
schedule a complimentary
Fitness Orientation. We are
happy to familiarize you with all
of the fitness equipment and
create a workout card with all of
your settings for you to follow.
Please call the
at 760-772-0430 or the
Santa Rosa Fitness Center
at 760-342-2850 to
schedule an appointment.
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AS – Aerobic Studio
FC – Fitness Center
GC – Golf Club
IP – Indoor Pool
MC – Montecito CH
SR – Santa Rosa CH
OS – Offsite
TC – Tennis Courts
$ – $3 charge
Listings in BLUE
indicate Charter Club
membership required.
Total Body Circuit
8:00 AM (AS) $
Women’s 3.0 8:00 AM (TC)
Men’s 3.5+ 8:00 AM (TC)
Bocce Ball Drop-In
9:00 AM (MC)
Men’s 3.0
8:00 AM (TC)
Balance the Brain
9:00 AM (AS) $
Aqua Zumba
10:00 AM (IP) $
Zumba 9:00 AM (AS) $
Yoga 9:00 AM (SR) $5
Massage 10:00 AM (FC)
(April 13 & 27)
Basketball Drop-In
10:00 AM (SR)
Pickleball Club
10:00 AM (SR)
Aqua Fitness 10:00 AM (IP) $
Mat Pilates 10:00 AM (AS) $
Men’s 3.5+ 10:00 AM (TC)
Reformer Pilates
11:00 AM (AS) $12
Weight Room Circuit
11:30 AM (SR)
Lively Liners Beginner
12:30 PM (AS)
Reformer Pilates
11:00 AM (AS) $12
Lively Liners Intermediate
12:30 PM (AS)
Beginner Yoga
4:00 PM (AS) $5
Singles
4:00 PM (TC)
Stretch 2:30 PM (AS)
Shuffleboard Drop-In
4:00 PM (MC)
Lively Liners
Intermediate/Advanced
4:00 PM (AS)
Table Tennis Open Play
4:30 PM (SR)
Lively Liners Advanced
4:30 PM (AS)
Bocce Buddies
7:00 PM (SR)
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Pickleball Club
8:00 AM (SR)
Zumba
8:00 AM (SR) $5
Interval Training
8:00 AM (AS) $
Women’s 3.0-3.5
8:00 AM (TC)
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Yoga Flow & Stretch
7:00 AM (AS) $
Pickleball Club
8:00 AM (SR)
Men’s 3.0
8:00 AM (TC)
Wake Up Stretch
8:00 AM (AS)
Total Body
Circuit
8:00 AM (AS) $
Step Interval
8:00 AM (AS)
Total Body
Circuit
8:00 AM (AS)
Putting Course Drop-In
8:00 AM (PC)
Men’s 3.0
8:00 AM (TC)
Zumba
9:00 AM (AS) $
Balance the Brain
9:00 AM (AS) $
Volleyball Drop-In
9:00 AM (SR)
Aqua Zumba
9:00 AM (IP) $
Massage
10:00 AM (SR)
(April 8 & 22)
Men’s 3.5
10:00 AM (TC)
Reformer Pilates
11:00 AM (AS) $12
(No Class April 8)
Zumba
9:00 AM (AS) $
Mixed 3.0
10:00 AM (TC)
Stretch
9:00 AM (SR)
Pickleball Club
10:00 AM (SR)
Reformer
Pilates
11:00 AM (AS) $12
Thera-Band
1:00 PM (AS)
SWAD East Coast Swing
2:00 PM (AS)
Stretch
2:30 PM (AS)
Line Dance Beg. Review
4:00 PM (AS)
Basketball Drop-In
4:00 PM (SR)
Happy Tappers
5:30 PM (AS)
Couples Line Dance
6:30 PM (AS)
Massage
9:00 AM (FC)
(April 24)
Zumba Toning
10:00 AM (AS) $
Table Tennis Club
11:30 AM (SR)
SWAD East Coast Swing 2
3:00 PM (AS)
Bocce Buddies
8:30 AM (SR)
Happy Tappers
3:00 PM (AS)
Beginner
Yoga
4:00 PM (AS) $5
Aqua Fitness
10:00 AM (IP) $
Weight Room
Circuit
10:00 AM (SR)
Yoga
10:00 AM (SR) $5
Shuffleboard Drop-In
10:00 AM (MC)
Yoga
10:00 AM (SR) $5
Table Tennis
Open Play
12:00 PM (SR)
SWAD Styling
2:00 PM (AS)
(April 11)
Volleyball Drop-In
4:00 PM (SR)
Bocce Ball Drop-In
4:00 PM (MC)
This schedule is
subject to change.
Lively Liners
Advanced
1:00 PM (AS)
Check the Fitness Center
page on www.scshca.com
for class cancellations.
Table Tennis
Club
2:30 PM (SR)
Studio classes are limited
to 30 participants for safety
purposes. Please arrive early
to ensure your spot.
Lively Liners
Intermediate
5:00 PM (AS)
Open Line Dance
9:00 AM (AS)
For more information
on calendar listings,
call the Fitness Center
760-772-0430,
or log on to the web site
and check the Fitness Center
page for class descriptions.
April 2015
Fitness Calendar
Mat Pilates
10:00 AM (AS) $
(No Class April 8)
Aqua Fitness
10:00 AM (IP) $
Women’s
3.0/3.5
8:00 AM (TC)
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BY FRANCINE WALLACE
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
PULTEGROUP/DEL WEBB
It’s April, and for those residents who are new
to the Coachella Valley and may not know, April
is the last month of what’s called the “high
season” – the period January through April that
sees by far the highest numbers of tourist visitors
and some of the best weather in America.
Actually, the specific dates of “high season” have
long been up for debate – some people include
the entire month of April and some include only
the first half of the month – but either way there
is no argument the “high season” for 2015 is
ending.
Why do I bring that up? Because it’s very
possible this is the last high season Pulte/Del
Webb will be selling new homes at Sun City
Shadow Hills. Of course when it comes to home
sales, I can’t make any specific predictions or
claims but, as I mentioned in my last article,
we’re getting very close to selling out. In fact,
we’re more than 98 percent sold out.
It’s no surprise we’re at this point. After all, we’ve
been the best-selling active adult community in
southern California for many years, and we’ve
maintained that ranking even throughout the
most challenging real estate market in memory.
The value, the quality, the lifestyle, the great
neighbors here – people get it.
But even though we’re close to selling out, our
remaining homesites are some of the most
desirable in the entire community. That’s why
we’re saying we’ve saved the best for last.
In fact, if you or a friend have been considering
buying one of our spectacular model homes, with
their ideal location in Phase III so close to the
Santa Rosa Clubhouse, please contact the sales
office for updates on the next release.
And, as always, thanks for all the referrals and
the positive attitude that help make this the
wonderful place that it is.
Happy Spring!
from Del Webb
Our Last High Season?
Francine
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Sunday
• = Santa Rosa Clubhouse
• = Montecito Clubhouse
AMP – Amphitheater
AS – Aerobic Studio
BC – Bocce Courts
BH – Back Half Ballroom
BR – Ballroom
BW – Breezeway
CAM – Cambria
CAP – Capistrano
CL – Clubhouse Lobby
FC – Fitness Center
FH – Front Half Ballroom
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Monday
6
7
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10:00 AM Mountain View Church (CAP)
2:30 PM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW)
4:00 PM Music to My Ears (SRP)
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
12:30 PM
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
6:15 PM
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Mountain View Church (CAP) 8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Couples Golf (SR)
12:30 AM
Quilters (CAM/MIR)
12:30 PM
Table Tennis (PIS/NEW)
Rose Kingsley Concert (BR) 12:30 PM
1:00 PM
Solo’s Club (CAP)
1:00 PM
2:30 PM
6:00 PM
6:15 PM
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10:00 AM Mountain View Church (CAP)
4:00 PM Music to My Ears (SRP)
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
12:30 PM
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
6:15 PM
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8:30 AM Softball (OS)
9:00 AM Quilters (CAM/MIR)
9:30 AM Bridge Lessons (CAP)
10:00 AM Mah Jongg Lessons (FH)
10:30 AM Safety Meeting (LJ)
11:00 AM Women’s Golf (SR)
11:30 AM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW)
12:30 PM Mah Jongg (CAP)
1:00 PM Jewelry Club (MIR)
2:00 PM Landscape Advisory (LJ)
3:00 PM Camera Club (MON)
3:30 PM Table Tennis (PIS)
5:00 PM Men’s Golf (BR)
6:30 PM Bridge (CAP)
7:00 PM Billiards Club (PAC)
8:00 AM Ceramics (CAM/MIR)
10:00 AM Mah Jongg Lessons (MAR)
9:30 AM DRC Meeting (LJ)
9:30 AM Performing Arts Board (SY2) 11:30 AM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW)
12:00 PM Duplicate Bridge (FH)
12:30 PM Mah Jongg (BH)
12:00 PM Tuesday Pan (PIS)
3:00 PM Camera Club (MON)
1:00 PM King & Queens Poker (MIR)
2:00 PM GAC Meeting (LJ)
4:00 PM Desert Gardeners (CAM/MIR)
5:00 PM King & Queens Poker
(PIS/NEW)
6:30 PM Performing Arts (BR)
8:00 AM Ceramics (CAM/MIR)
7:30 AM Men’s Golf (BR)
9:45 AM Rimona Hadassah (CAP)
10:00 AM Desert Life Board (LJ)
10:00 AM Performing Arts LT (MON)
12:00 PM Duplicate Bridge (FH)
10:00 AM Mah Jongg Lessons (MAR)
12:00 PM Tuesday Pan (PIS)
1:00 PM King & Queens Poker (MIR) 11:30 AM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW)
2:00 PM View Subcommittee (CAP)
12:30 PM Mah Jongg (BH)
2:00 PM Dr. O’Neil Seminar (CAM)
3:00 PM Tuesday Night Putters (BH)
5:00 PM King & Queens Poker (CL)
5:00 PM RV Club (MIR)
5:30 PM Opera Appreciation (CAP)
6:30 PM Pet Club (FH)
6:30 PM Republicans (PIS/NEW)
7:00 PM Comedy Night (BR)
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PIS – Pismo
PRK – Parking Lot
SC – Sports Court
SEL – Santa Rosa Events Lawn
SR – Shadows Restaurant
SRC – Santa Rosa Clubhouse
SRP – Santa Rosa Patio
SY – Santa Ynez
SY1 – Santa Ynez I
SY2 – Santa Ynez II
TBD – To Be Decided
TC – Tennis Court
WSP – West Side Patio
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GC – Golf Clubhouse
GR – Green Room
KSK – Kiosk
LJ – La Jolla
MAR – Marisol
MIR – Mirada
MON – Monterey
NEW – Newport
OS – Offsite
OUT – Outdoor Event
PAC – Pacifica
PAT – Patio by Capistrano
PC – Putting Course
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
12:30 PM
EASTER SUNDAY
12:30 PM
10:00 AM Mountain View Church (CAP) 1:00 PM
1:00 PM Quilters (CAM/MIR)
1:00 PM
3:30 PM
3:00 PM Couples Golf (SR)
6:15 PM
7:00 PM
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
1:00 PM
2:30 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Tuesday
Lady Putters (CAP)
Creative Arts (CAM/MIR)
Club Scheduling Mtg. (FH)
Needles & Pins (CAM)
Paper Crafters (MIR)
Games Plus (CAP)
Gin Rummy (NEW)
Communications Mtg. (LJ)
Pan (CAP)
DFC Meeting (LJ)
Lady Putters (CAP)
Lifestyle Chat (FH)
Games Plus (CAP)
Gin Rummy (NEW)
CR Abrams Seminar (MAR)
Pan (CAP)
Lady Putters (CAP)
Women’s Golf (BR)
Games Plus (CAP)
Gin Rummy (NEW)
Finance Committee (LJ)
Rainbow Friends (CAM)
Pan (CAP)
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
3:00 PM
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
Ceramics (CAM/MIR)
DRC Meeting (LJ)
Desert Life (OS)
Duplicate Bridge (FH)
Tuesday Pan (PIS)
King & Queens Poker (MIR)
Tuesday Night Putters (BH)
King & Queens Poker
(PIS/NEW)
Veterans Club (CAM)
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Lady Putters (CAP)
Executive Session (LJ)
Games Plus (MAR)
Gin Rummy (NEW)
Board Meeting (BR)
Pan (MAR)
8:00 AM
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
2:00 PM
5:00 PM
8:30 AM
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
Softball (OS)
Quilters (CAM/MIR)
Bridge Lessons (CAP)
Mah Jongg Lessons (FH)
Women’s Golf (SR)
Mah Jongg (FH)
Jewelry Club (MIR)
Table Tennis (PIS)
Travel Club (MAR/SY1)
Bridge (CAP)
Billiards Club (PAC)
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Ceramics (CAM/MIR)
Tuesday Pan (PIS)
Duplicate Bridge (FH)
Readers Ink (CAM/MIR)
King & Queens Poker
(PIS/NEW)
10:00 AM Mah Jongg Lessons (FH)
11:30 AM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW)
12:30 PM Mah Jongg (FH)
6:00 PM Movie Group (CAM)
7:00 PM Bunco (MAR/SY1)
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9:00 AM
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
1:30 PM
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
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9:00 AM
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
2:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
Camera Club Light Rm (LJ)
Pan (CAP)
Ukulele Lessons (CAM)
Ukulele Strummers (CAM)
Community Facilities Com. (MAR)
Men’s Golf Board (LJ)
Music to My Ears (PAT)
King & Queens Poker (PIS/NEW)
Bridge (CAM/MIR)
Democrats (CAP)
Lively Liners (MAR)
Discussion Forum Club (FH)
Writer’s Club (MON)
Pan (CAP)
Creative Arts (MIR)
Food & Beverage Comm. (LJ)
Oke Dokey Karaoke (FH)
Bridge (CAP)
Lively Liners (CAM)
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9:00 AM
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM Let’s Meet and Eat Club
(MON/PIS/NEW)
GOOD FRIDAY
8:00 AM
1:00 PM
2:30 PM
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 AM
1:00 PM
2:30 PM
7:00 PM
Ceramics (CAM/MIR)
Canasta (MIR)
Bingo (BR)
Movie Night:
Shall We
Dance
(CAM/MIR)
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Ceramics (CAM/MIR)
Canasta (MIR)
Movie Night:
A Prairie Home Companion
(CAM/MIR)
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8:00 AM
1:00 PM
2:30 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
6:00 PM Let’s Meet and Eat Club
(MON/PIS/NEW)
6:00 PM Shall We All Dance (BR)
Ceramics (CAM/MIR)
Canasta (MIR)
Jewish Outreach (FH)
Movie Night:
The Good Lie
(CAM/MIR)
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Pan (CAP)
Creative Arts (MIR)
Camera Club (MON)
Bridge (CAP)
Lively Liners (KSK)
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
1:00 PM
2:30 PM
7:00 PM
Writer’s Club (MON)
Pan (CAP)
Bridge (CAP)
Lively Liners (KSK)
8:00 AM Parking Lot Sale (PRK)
9:00 AM EPC Meeting (MON)
6:00 PM Lively Liners Dance (BR)
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10:00 AM
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
1:30 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
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Lifestyle Calendar of Events
8:00 AM Women’s Golf (LJ)
10:00 AM Computer Club (FH)
9:00 AM Creative Arts (CAM/MIR)
10:00 AM Writer’s Club (MON)
12:00 PM Pan (CAP)
12:30 PM Ukulele Lessons (CAM)
1:30 PM Ukulele Strummers (CAM)
2:00 PM EPC Task Force (MIR)
2:00 PM Information Advisory (SY1)
2:30 PM Couples Golf Board (LJ)
4:00 PM Women’s Golf (FH)
5:00 PM King & Queens Poker (PIS/NEW)
6:00 PM Holistic Health Club (MON)
6:00 PM Lively Liners (CAM)
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Ceramics (CAM/MIR)
Covenants Committee (LJ)
Canasta (MIR)
Movie Night:
Gone Girl (CAM/MIR)
7:00 PM Tutta Bella Vino (BR)
April
Sign up or purchase tickets to Lifestyle events
at the Lifestyle Desk in the Montecito Clubhouse.
760.772.9617
Visa and MasterCard accepted.
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Club Contact Information
Billiards
Don Salvatore
760-775-8394
[email protected]
Discussion Forum
Martin Lapides
760-772-2946
[email protected]
Opera Appreciation Club
Tony Davis
760-775-9521
[email protected]
That’s Entertainment
Ben Weissbach
760-702-7159
[email protected]
Jewish Outreach Group
Arnie Gillman
760-347-8873
[email protected]
Bocce Buddies
Shel Ellman
442-300-2439
[No Email]
Games Plus
Carol Dorler
760-953-3224
[email protected]
Gin Rummy
Marie Devito
760-636-5593
[email protected]
Happy Tappers
Caroline Konczey
619-890-2916
[email protected]
Hiking Club
Dave Hendrickson
[email protected]
Holistic Health Club
Jill Coleman
760-912-3797
[email protected]
Jewelry Club
Pat Melvin
760-702-3410
[email protected]
King & Queens
Card Club
Mike Strittmatter
760-698-2790
[email protected]
Lady Putters
Maureen Whittaker
760-342-1260
[email protected]
Let’s Meet and Eat Club
Karen Dallmann
206-795-6996
[email protected]
Lively Liners
Rich Scales
562-706-3520
[email protected]
Mah Jongg
Arlene LaPierre
760-403-7467
[email protected]
Men’s Golf Club
Tony Napolitan
760-604-3543
[email protected]
Needles & Pins
Pat Miller
760-863-1115
[email protected]
Oke Dokey Karaoke
Allan Lorenz
760-619-3244
[email protected]
Pairs 9-Hole Golf Club
Marvis Borens
815-546-2120
[email protected]
Travel Club
Jerry Irwin
760-289-6748
[email protected]
Republicans
Al Miller
760-863-1115
[email protected]
Pan
Rose Borses
760-636-4788
[email protected]
Tuesday Night Putters
Bud Nautel
760-636-1030
tuesdaynightputters@
gmail.com
Rimona Hadassah
Cindy Hailpern
760-360-4902
[email protected]
Bowlers Club
Rose Borses
760-636-4788
[email protected]
Bridge
Sherre Johnson
760-342-8609
[email protected]
Bunco
Marcia Guntman
760-347-1534
[email protected]
Camera Club
Jeff Fier
408-410-5616
[email protected]
Canasta
Mary O’Hara
760-863-2108
[email protected]
Ceramics Club
Wes Warner
760-775-7501
[email protected]
Classy Niners
Diane Ershig
760-636-0049
[email protected]
Community Singers
Ken Hailpern
760-342-1497
[email protected]
Computer Club
Traci Barnett Hone
760-360-1545
[email protected]
Couples Golf
Arnold Choy
760-501-0345
[email protected]
Creative Arts
Judie Markson
760-834-0460
[email protected]
Desert Gardeners
Linda Delaney
714-732-1225
[email protected]
Desert Life
Kathy Reid
760-469-2335
[email protected]
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Paper Crafters
Diane O’Rourke
805-216-1818
[email protected]
Performing Arts
PJ Nilson
714-970-7454
[email protected]
Tutta Bella Vino
Julie Harris
760-217-6062
[email protected]
Ukulele Strummers
Mel Borses
760-636-4788
[email protected]
Pet Club
Bob West
760-342-7289
[email protected]
Veterans Club
Pete Anderson
760-469-2086
[email protected]
Pickleball
Jim Anderson
760-625-0871
[email protected]
Women’s Golf Club
Grace Hutchings
760-200-0114
[email protected]
Rainbow Friends
Frances Panster
760-393-8493
[email protected]
Writers Club
Tony Davis
760-775-9521
[email protected]
Readers Ink
Connie Brennan
760-360-7182
[email protected]
Resident Groups
RV Club
Charlotte Emert
760-485-2990
[email protected]
Shall We All Dance
Lynn Trahan-Miller
760-393-2390
[email protected]
Softball
Ed Mogan
760-200-1693
Solos
Mary Solty
760-863-4727
[email protected]
Table Tennis
Ron Case
714-883-4509
[email protected]
Tennis Club
Linda Aasen
651-341-4776
[email protected]
The Voice
Darlene Turner
760-200-5022
[email protected]
Clubs in Formation
Backgammon
Bud Krause
760-321-5545
Car Club
Doug Fulton
760-347-8197
[email protected]
Jazz Performance
Group
Rick Rowen
703-727-1460
[email protected]
Motorcycle Rides
Robert Mastrangelo
760-636-0093
[email protected]
Baptist Church Group
George Vivlamore
760-775-7271
[email protected]
Off-Road Jeeps
Lou Padilla
951-265-7222
[email protected]
Democrats
Erica Hedlund
760-200-1939
[email protected]
Road Bicycle Riders
Dario Fadiga
760-345-7398
[email protected]
Interested in starting
a new club?
Are you interested in
another hobby? Drop by the
Lifestyle Desk to pick up an
informational packet.
760-772-9617
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Billiards Club
On Wednesday, February 25
we held our annual eight ball
tournament of champions. We had
three flights playing a round robin format.
The winners of each flight played each other to
determine the champion. First place in our eight
ball tournament went to George Gigliello. Second
place went to Gary Hammer and third place to Ken
Fails The consolation flight went to Blair Giem
Our club continues to meet every Wednesday
at 7 pm in the Billiards Room for open play.
Tournaments are held the last Wednesday of the
month at a cost of $3 per player each tournament.
You must be a club member to play in the monthly
tournaments.
Women and men of all levels of experience are
welcome and encouraged to join. It’s a great way
to make new friends and meet your neighbors!
Come to the Montecito Billiards Room on
Wednesday nights for open play. Free lessons are
available at 10 am every Monday in the Billiards
Room by Bryan Murray (760-342-9028). For any
further information, please call Don Salvatore
(760-775-8394). See you on Wednesday at the
Billiards Room.
The Bocce Buddies club
welcomes all newcomers who
want to learn (or already know) the
game of Bocce. We will teach you the simple rules
of play. Come learn and enjoy playing Bocce!
Our games are played at the Santa Rosa Clubhouse
Bocce courts. Hours in effect beginning in October:
• Tuesday evenings, 7 pm.
• Friday mornings, 8:30 am.
Arrive about 10 minutes before play and meet
our members, then join in the fun. Contact Carolyn
(760-636-1591), Ron (760-360-4393), or Shel
(442-300-2439).
Bowlers Club
We’re coming to the end of the
second half of a most successful
first year for the Bowlers. An exciting
Bridge Club
Play is in full swing even as our
“snowbirds” begin to depart. We
wish them a speedy return especially
to the bridge table.
We are very enthusiastic about all of you who are
interested in playing bridge. There are three different
opportunities for play; so join us, we’d love to have
you: 1) an ACBL-sanctioned game on Tuesdays
starting at 12:20 pm in the Montecito Ballroom.
The cost is $3 for members and $5 for guests.
2) Wednesday evening we have a more social (and
free) game from 6:30 – 9 pm in the Capistrano
Room. Coaching with bidding and play of the hand
is provided. Call Carole Morgan at 760-262-8408
or [email protected] to get on the list.
3) Thursday Niter’s game is 6:30 – 9 pm in the
Capistrano Room and also free. This game provides
more opportunities to improve your play, but also
in a social environment. No partner or reservation
needed – just come play!
We encourage you to check out our website at
www.shbridgeclub.com. It provides you with
information about our bridge club, from identifying
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finale will take place on March 27 (position week)
when the first half and second half champions will
compete for the “Ultimate Champion” title. The
following week will be “sweepers”.
On April 17 the first “Sun City Challenge” will
take place at Fantasy Bowl. Teams from Sun City
Shadow Hills will face off against Sun City Palm
Desert. We look forward to this fun and exciting
event.
As temperatures rise we will lose some of our
snowbird bowlers, who we will miss. However,
we’ll continue bowling through the summer in
non-league bowling. This is a great chance for
league bowlers to fine tune their skills. However
non-league neighbors are invited join us any Friday
at 10 am at Fantasy Bowl. How about breaking out
the bowl and shoes, renew your “old” skills. Or try
bowling for the first time! Participating in this venue
means you’re not obligated to join a team. You can
borrow an alley ball and rent shoes.
So don’t fight the heat on the course or court
come down to cool, comfortable Fantasy Bowl and
have a barrel of fun with your neighbors.
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times/settings of play, getting score results, finding a partner,
providing links for lessons/books, to seeing current
announcements. If you have further questions, contact
Club President Arnold Grushkin at 760-296-1477 or
[email protected].
We meet on the second Wednesday of the month from
3 – 5 pm at the Santa Rosa Clubhouse. For information
contact, Jeff Fier at [email protected].
Bunco
The Canasta Club meets every Friday
from 1 – 4 pm in the Mirada Room. All
players are welcome. New players may come
to observe, learn and play. For more information, please call
Mary at 760 863-2108.
Join us the last Wednesday of the month
at the Montecito Clubhouse at 6:45 pm.
The date this month is Wednesday, April 29.
Please come check out the Bunco Queen’s new addition.
Any questions please call Marcia Guntman aka the Bunco
Queen at 760-347-1534.
Camera Club
Sixteen of our club members entered
the photo competition at the Riverside
County Fair and National Date Festival this
year and won a total of 22 ribbons and Honorable Mentions.
Two of our members won 1st place and special honors. Jeff
Fier won 1st Place Color-Nature & Animal Studies plus
Judge’s Award of Excellence. (See Jeff’s photo in the club
advertisement). Paul Priebe (photo below) won 1st Place
B&W-Objects & Architecture plus Best of Division. It was
an enjoyable experience for everyone who entered. Winning
photos are on display in both clubhouses.
Canasta
Ceramics Club
In April, we begin to say a temporary
“good bye” to our snowbird members
who will start leaving us by the end of the
month for the cooler climates of their “other homes.” We
can see them busily completing projects they will take home
with them. We will miss them while they are gone, but look
forward to seeing them again in the fall. For those of us
who brave the heat, remember that the Ceramics Club
continues to meet on its regular schedule, Tuesday and
Friday from 8 am – 12:15 pm, year around, and the room
is wonderfully air conditioned.
The display case has been changed again. Be sure to take
a look at some of the new projects being displayed, In
March, Sarelle Rive displayed one of the first examples of a
stenciling technique that has become very popular . Also
included was an example of a place setting from a set of
twelve created by Gilda Kushner.
Paul Priebe “My Shop” – 1st place B&W + Best of Division
Join us for our April 8th meeting and enjoy the Snapshots
to Great Shots segment and our main topics. Featured
speaker this month will be Jackye Mills, who will share with
us her experiences and photographs from her African safari.
Watch lecture #4 of The Art of Travel Photography. The
meeting will end with a member slide show from our March
Photo Assignment “Wildflowers”. Photo shoots for April
will be the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and Big Morongo
Canyon Preserve.
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Ceramic Place Settings Created by Gilda Kushner
The club is in the process of scheduling a special class on
some unique techniques that will be interesting to new and
experienced members alike. For more information on the
Ceramics Club, please contact our club president, Wes
Warner, at 760-775-7501.
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Classy Niners
April is here and with it many of
our members will be hitting the
road instead of the little white ball.
We send good wishes for safe travel on your journey.
Looking forward to seeing you back in the fall.
We are happy to report two more of our Classy
Ninerss members had the thrill of all golfers, a
Hole-in-One. Congratulations go to Diane Dyer
and Patti Crow.
Our Spring Luncheon was a great finish to a fun
day. Good golf was had by all with the Canada vs
US Challenge. Winner announcement in the next
issue of the View. Thank you to all the committee
members who put it together. All the beautiful golf
attire that our members modeled came from our
own Pro Shop.
A large group of our Classy Niners just returned
from two days of golf at the beautiful Borrego
Springs Resort and Spa. With two days of 18 holes
of golf and good food, a special thank you to
LaVerne Sheehan for all the work putting our fun
outing together. A great time was had by all.
The Classy Niners End of the Season Cocktail
Party will be held the afternoon of April 7 at the
beautiful home of Dovie Koop. This will be the last
event of our season. We will still be playing golf
every Tuesday mornings throughout the summer.
As usual, sign up in the Pro Shop by noon on Sunday
to be included in the following Tuesday play.
Thank you to all who attended our
combined Oklahoma! production
with the Performing Arts Club. It
was very successful and we were so happy to be a part
of this. Thanks must go out to all the members who
participated, whether they were in the production,
part of the crew, and the director, P.J. Nilson,
musical director, Karen Adamik, choreographer,
Kay Jacobs, and producer, Vic Saraydarian.
Everyone worked hard and long hours and it really
showed in the performances.
Starting in September and continuing until the
following season in 2016, we will be under the
direction of a new director, Laura Stave. Karen
Adamik is taking a well-deserved year off to spend
time with her family, travel, and reinvigorate herself.
We will miss her dearly for the next year but look
forward to working with Laura. She is a well-known
Computer Club
The Computer Club is going
high-tech! This month, we’re
introducing our online sign-up
process. During our Thursday, April 2nd General
Meeting, we’ll be showing our members and
interested residents how to sign-up for classes
online. It’s fast and easy and can be done in the
comfort of your own home (no more waiting and
standing in line!). Within minutes of signing up for
a class, you’ll receive a confirmation. It’s a great
system! Make sure you attend the April 2nd meeting
from 10 am – 12 pm, in the Montecito Clubhouse.
We’ll be highlighting all of the spring classes and
then you can go back home and sign-up for classes
at your leisure. SCSH residents are welcome to
attend.
Once you’re a club member, you can sign-up for
unlimited classes and presentations, and come to
any of our Open Workshops. We offer classes for
Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone users. Our classes are
geared toward beginning and intermediate users.
This quarter, our classes range from buying and
selling on eBay to uploading videos on YouTube
and a lot of fun and interesting topics in between.
Open Workshops continue to help our members
solve a problem or practice new skills. It’s a great
time to bring in your questions and work one-toone with a mentor. Workshops are not formal
classes; they are held in an informal setting. Bring
your device, your cords, your passwords, and your
questions! We’ll do our best to have you walk out
of the workshop knowing more than when you
walked in. Remember, as club volunteers and
enthusiasts, we can answer many questions but
we’re not technical support. Come in to the
Monterey Room, Santa Rosa Clubhouse anytime
between 2 – 4 pm on Friday, April 10, 17, and 24.
No need to sign-up for workshops.
We also have a Genealogy Special Interest Group
(SIG) within the Computer Club. Each month,
there’s a Genealogy Workshop. We have guest
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singer here in the desert having performed in many
venues. We hope all will return for her debut with
us in September.
In the meantime, we are now taking a break from
the routine of singing on Mondays, but anyone
interested in joining with us for the new season
should contact our president, Ken Hailpern at
760-342-1497 or [email protected].
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speakers, field trips, and hands-on sessions. Please view our
schedule or for more information contact Martha Horner
at [email protected].
To view our class schedule, please visit our website
www.scshcomputerclub.com or email any questions to Traci
Couples Golf Club
Our April events schedule is set for the 5th
and 19th, shotguns starting at 12:30 pm,
with check-in at noon. There will be a
General Meeting for the April 5th event. For the April 19th
event we are introducing an “Invite a Friend” theme so add
your friend’s name when you sign up online. Scoring for
this event will be the three best putts of your foursome, so
better practice on the fast Shadow Hills GC greens.
Go to the website to reserve your spots the Monday after
an event, starting at 8 am. We will be in the Shadows
Restaurant for both April events, with buffet dinners
following the golf. If you don’t get in, add your name(s)
to the Wait List as experience has shown there will be
cancellations.
Remember, win or lose, just go out there and have fun!
Check the website at www.shcouples.com for events,
schedules, membership info, green fees, pairings, games
formats, etc.
Questions regarding membership can be directed to
Merlina Tate, [email protected], 760-469-3186.
Inquiries about the club can be directed to Arnold Choy,
[email protected], 760-501-0345.
“I have a tip that can take five strokes off anyone’s golf
game: it’s called an eraser.” ~ Arnold Palmer
Creative Arts
We are artists of varied skill levels who
love to draw and paint. We meet Mondays
and Thursday mornings from 9 am – 12 pm
in the Montecito Clubhouse. Dues are $15
per year. The Artist of the Month for April is Rose Taylor.
Since the SCSH Sales Office is downsizing and relocating
we are exploring another display site. It is that time of year
that we are in the process of making plans for upcoming
seasons, projects and electing new officers for the coming
fiscal year. The Acrylic class taught by Barry Zauss was well
attended by residents. There have been several requests for
another class but as of this publication due date, the issue
remains in the works and dependent on space and time
before summer arrives in the valley and people travel to
other destinations. Our club does offer members DVDs of
various artists that may be checked out by members. A field
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trip for interested members has been proposed for August
since a commercial trip to the Sawdust Festival in Laguna
Beach, CA is currently available with a pickup and return at
the Montecito Clubhouse. Contact President Judy Markson
at 760-834-0460 for more information.
Desert Gardeners
The Desert Gardeners Club focuses on
learning more about gardening in the
desert, and sharing experiences among its
members. This is the first year of operation for the club. In
addition to a monthly meeting focused on a specific topic,
we hope to have a monthly home garden visit to a club
member’s home garden.
Our March meeting hosted a discussion with a member
of the SCSH Landscape Advisory Committee where we
learned about the purpose of the committee and plans for
landscape upgrades and maintenance within our community.
Our next meeting is planned for April 8th at 4pm in the
Montecito Clubhouse. The program for this meeting is still
under development.
The club meets on the second Wednesday of each month
at 4 pm in the Montecito, although the date, time, and
location may change depending on the event.
If you would like to be added to our email list and
receive notices of our meetings, please send an email to
[email protected].
For more information, please contact Linda Delaney at
760-772-1765.
Desert Life
Spring Has Sprung in the Desert!
Desert Life invites you to come to an
afternoon of fun and learning. Rebecca
Brown from the Living Desert will be our special guest
speaker. The Living Desert is a remarkable zoo and
botanical gardens located here in the Coachella Valley. It is
dedicated to conservation and education. So, come and see
what the animals are up too!
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Time: 11:30 am – 2 pm
Where: The Mira Monte Resort and Spa,
45000 Indian Wells, Indian Wells
Program: Rebecca Brown from the Living Desert
Menu: Miramonte Club Sandwich: Smoked turkey
breast, black forest ham, Maple-Pepper Bacon,
cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, sundried tomato
Aioli, and local wheat bread. Served with a side
salad. Desert: Cheesecake
Cost: $23. Please leave a check made out to SCSH Desert
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Tuesday, April 14. For cancellations and wait list
call Annette Kizzar at 760-772-5599
Charity for the Month is Shelter from the
Storm. Shelter from the Storm specializes in serving
victims of domestic violence, mainly women and
their children. The shelter needs sheets, pillows,
blankets, towels, wash clothes, personal needs for
women, baby and children items…especially
diapers. Items need to be new.
Discussion Forum Club
From Freedom Fighter to
American Navy Pilot
Games Plus
We are a club that has fun.
There are no dues you do have to
pay for the Bingo if you play. We
play every first Friday, doors open at 5:30 pm to sell
paper, cost $5 for 12 games each with three chances.
Also have two special games through the evening
cost $1 each for the double action and 3 for $2 for
the last game black out it is our largest cash pot,
we paid out $250. The games start at 6:30 pm.
There is also a raffle at halftime; it is a full night of
enjoyment, so don’t miss out on the fun. We will
have a full house so be sure to get here early.
Our club also has a room available each Monday
from 1 – 4 pm for Scrabble and other games if you
prefer. Please come and enjoy either event and meet
new people and make new friends.
You have questions please call Pat (760-343-0783)
or Carol (760-953-3224).
Holistic Health Club
We hope you will join our
Holistic Health Club for lively
discussions on holistic natural health
topics. We are not approved by the AMA or the
FDA but will present solutions that can be effective
in assisting the individual toward better states of
health.
Our focus is not diseases or medications, though
they may come up, the main purpose of the group
is to:
1. Explore and learn about holistic alternatives to
health
2. Increase our knowledge of how the body works
3. Sort out the conflicting information that is so
prevalent in today’s world.
Our only rules are to be open to new things,
respectful of others opinions or viewpoints, and
have fun.
Membership is $10.00 per year. We meet on the
first Thursday of every month in the Santa Rosa
computer room at 6 pm.
Please contact Jill Coleman RN for any questions
or to find out what speakers or topics may be
presented: 760 912-3797.
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Have you ever wondered what living under
Communism would be like? Could you see yourself
pointing a gun at a Russian soldier? Flying a Blue
Angel jet? This month we welcome fellow resident
Chris Konczey, a retired Navy Captain and pilot.
He has lived a colorful and amazing life from being
a teenage Freedom Fighter in his native Hungary
to immigrating to the US, where he became a US
Navy pilot, serving in many parts of the world. He
will tell us:
• What it’s like growing up under Communism
• How he became a Hungarian Freedom Fighter
• About the challenges of coming from where there
are no dreams to where dreams have no limits
• What made him decide to become a Navy pilot
• Highlights of his 30 years of service all over the
world.
Following the presentation, he will answer your
questions. Refreshments will be served.
When: Thursday, April 9
Time: 7 pm
Where: Montecito Clubhouse Ballroom
Your Season Pass or single session $3 pp. at the
door.
Do you want to select new speakers, plan/
support meetings? For more information, contact
President Martin Lapides at [email protected]
or 760-772-2946.
Jewelry Club
Our Jewelry Club welcomes
newcomers who want to learn how
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to create and design jewelry. We have all levels of expertise,
so if you are already skilled in the art, please come and share
with us. We meet in the Mirada Room at the Montecito
Clubhouse every Wednesday from 1 – 3:30 pm. There are
kits available as well as guidance so that you will be able to
join in on your first day. If you prefer, come walk around,
talk with us and see what we are doing.
We want to thank Barbi for helping us create beautiful
earrings appropriate to wear on St. Patrick’s Day as well as
any day you want to feel special. And Debbie we thank you
for guiding us through creating beautiful spring beaded
earrings in such a variety of lovely colors. It takes time and
talent to assemble these kits for each of us to use.
When you come to see us, don’t forget to look at the glass
display cases in our hall. We have displays on two shelves in
two different cases.
Please know that we include men in our membership and
encourage you all to come join us! Any questions, please
call Pat Melvin our president at 760-861-0811. Hope to
get to know you soon.
Kings and Queens Card Club
The name of the game is poker! Kings
and Queens Card Club is open for play
throughout the year giving you the chance
to join in.
WHO: Shadow Hills residents looking for a good night
out with friends and neighbors
WHEN: Monday and Thursday nights at 5:30 pm and
Tuesday at 6 pm starting times
WHERE: Santa Rosa Clubhouse
WHAT: Dealers choice (Omaha, Stud, Hi Low etc.)
Everyone is welcome to participate and just have some
fun. We’re always looking for new players from our Shadow
Hills community.
So let’s all shuffle up and deal!
For more information call Mike (760-698-2790) or
Bobby (310-977-1896) at number listed above.
Lady Putters
In March the Lady Putters celebrated
St. Patrick’s Day at their spring luncheon
with a fantastic fare of corn beef and cabbage
and lamb stew. They were also entertained by a performance
of Irish dancers. Each member received a small gift to help
make the day a little more special. For April the events are
the Pick Your Partner/Best Ball Tournament and election
of officers for next year.
We invite all ladies who have not tried their hand at
putting to come and visit us! No experience is necessary.
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Come as a guest at no cost for the first time! Annual
membership dues are $15 for the 2014/2015 club year,
plus the cost of a logo shirt. All that is needed is a putter, a
ball, $2 and the desire to meet new friends and have fun.
Please note that we do adhere to standard golf dress codes
(no jeans or tank tops). No golf spikes, please.
Visit the Lady Putters website at www.shputters.com
for more information and the latest updates about the
club. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy
Hansen at 760-896-4611 or send an email message to
[email protected].
Lively Liners
Dig out those old Hot Pants, Mini
Dresses, Platform Shoes, and Bell Bottoms.
It’s time to get your groove on at our
“DISCO” Dance, Saturday, April 11th from 6 – 8:45 pm
in the Montecito Ballroom. Don’t forget to bring your
favorite beverage and a snack. Members are $5 and
guests are $10. Disco attire is optional. If you would like to
make a reservation, please contact Rich Scales at
[email protected] or call him at 562-706-3520. We will
be conducting our General Meeting before the dance at
5:30 pm.
If you are new and would like to try line dancing, you
may do so one time for free. Please stop by on Mondays at
12:15 pm in the Aerobic Studio. Membership is $15 per
year and classes are $15 per month for the months you
attend class.
Please check out our website at www.scshlivelyiners.com,
where you will find contact information, how to join our
club, club news, monthly calendar, dance steps, links for line
dances and much more.
If you would like more information about our Club
without going on line, you may contact our President,
Arnold Choy, at 650-867-7089.
Looking forward to seeing you! Keep On Dancing!
Mah Jongg
Our Mah Jongg players always look
forward to April and the arrival of our new
2015 Mah Jongg cards. Mah Jongg club
members are enjoying the challenge of learning and playing
the new hands for 2015.
If you are new to Sun City Shadow Hills and want to play
Mah Jongg, please join us in the Montecito Clubhouse every
Wednesday. Annual dues are $10 and include a lovely luncheon
in January. Games are played from 12:30 – 3:30 pm. If you
would like to join a game, please arrive by 12:15 pm.
Interested in lessons? Please give Babs a call at 760-393-2056.
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on Wednesday!
Men’s Golf Club
We have come to the end of our
busy season at the end of March.
We have enjoyed some wonderful
competition including Individual Match Play, Team
Match Play, Member/Member, Can/Am Cup,
Club Championship, Al Hodgkins Cup along with
various seasonal tournaments and League Play.
This all culminates with our Awards Dinner and
presentation on April 1.
There are so many people to thank their efforts
it would take up the whole article, but special
thanks go to our Tournament Committee
Chairman, Bruce Marley, and his committee
members.
The Men’s Golf Club will be continuing the
Thursday events all the way through the summer
until the South Course closes; so sign up online.
For information about membership in our
Men’s Golf Club, please contact Joe Zelazny at
[email protected] or call him at 253-686-8882.
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Oke Dokey Karaoke
Hello everyone, let’s get our
Irish up! Glad to see you are
reading about our club!
Who: Oke Dokey Karaoke Club
What: Karaoke Plus
When: Thursday, April 16, 2015 5 – 8 pm
Where: Montecito Ballroom
Why: To Sing…to Listen…and to Have Fun
Everyone is welcome…B.Y.O.B and a “whatever”
pot luck dish.
We are a unique, congenial, fun group of friendly
people composed of singles, couples, singers and
non-singers.
It is always the perfect time to sing and start
branching out and have some fun. A whole new
world will be waiting.
Karaoke is music with the song lyrics on a TV
screen then you simply sing along.
You pick the song from a large printed songbook
(or online) and there you go singing.
Songs by Artist; Songs by Title & Song Slips:
www.scshca.com/clubs-and-groups/okey-dokeykaraoke/
We have an efficient smooth-running format.
Come as a guest and try us out, then join as a
member. Annual dues for the remaining season is
just $5. If you are shy or curious, you can call our
president, Allan Lorenz (760-619-3244) and he
will be happy to help you with whatever questions
you may have. Don’t miss the fun – come early.
Opera Appreciation Club
On Tuesday, April 14 we will
be showing Gaetano Donizetti’s
grand opera La Favorita.
The work is a tragedy built around
the ill-fated love affair between the King of Castile
Alfonso XI mistress, Léonor, and a young novice
monk, Fernand, who, not knowing her true
identity, betrays his vows to pursue her. Frustrated
by circumstance, obligation and misunderstanding,
their love is realized only at her death. The story
unfolds against the background of the Moorish
Invasions of Spain and power struggles between
church and state.
Club News
Spring is here and once again
our snowbird ladies will be leaving
for the summer. The club had a
wonderful Kentucky Fried Chicken luncheon on
March 30, furnished by the club, while everyone
was still here. Elections of new officers will be
March 23 before our ladies leave.
The quilters have been busy working on their
friendship quilts, charity quilts, personal quilts, dog
beds, microwave bowls, and many other projects.
The knitters and crocheters have been making more
beautiful blankets, sweaters, hats, and scarves.
There are even non club members making projects
for donation. Louise Giordano and Doreen are two
of those ladies. They have been knitting baby hats
and blankets for Project Linus.
Two club members won ribbons at the Date
Festival. They are: Cheryl Taylor who won 2nd
place for her pillow, and Sharon Lubetsky who won
2nd and 3rd for her two quilts.
We meet Mondays at 12:30 pm in the Cambria
room. The quilters also meet Wednesdays from
9 am – 1 pm, and the 2nd and 4th Sundays from
1 – 5 pm. Check out our display case with some
of these beautiful projects.
New members are always welcome and you may
attend once before joining. Dues are $10 per year.
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Highlights from the score include the two lovers’
impassioned duets from the first and last acts as well as
Fernand’s famous fourth-act aria, “Ange si pur” (betterknown in its Italian version, “Spirto gentil”). On the whole,
the score shows Donizetti at his most consistently inventive
and resourceful.
This month’s meeting will include the election of new
officers for the Opera Appreciation Club.
We will have our usual pot luck dinner preceding the
opera which will start at 5:30 pm in the Montecito
Clubhouse. Info: 760-360-3553.
Pairs’ 9-Hole Golf Club
Our club’s mission is to share the love
of golf in a social, friendly way. We will be
playing on the North Course. We have a fun
lineup of games and events planned. Our club does not
require handicaps and is designed to provide golf for those
of us who wish to have a relaxed fun game.
We encourage people to join by pairing up with a friend,
be it two singles or couples. In March we will be playing at
1 pm with sign in by 12:30 pm. We will be using a shot-gun
format. We are able to play all 18 holes even though our
name is Pairs 9-Hole Golf Club. Membership dues are $10.
Dates in April for golf are the 2nd and 16th.
All new and returning golfers to SCSH are welcome to
join up. There will be a sign-up sheet in the South Course
Pro Shop. Please sign up by 3 pm on the Monday before
play. We meet at the Shadows restaurant for a fun social
hour after play.
For more information about our fun Sun City Shadows
Hills club, please contact at or email Frank Carroll at
[email protected] or 760-619-3554.
Paper Crafters Club
We’ve been busy making Valentine’s,
St. Patrick’s Day, and Spring-themed cards.
We are also “gearing” up for the election of
the 2015/2016 Board Members. The new officers will be
announced at our annual “Spring Luncheon” in April.
Unfortunately, the luncheon is also to say goodbye to those
members who will be leaving to go back to their “home
towns”. They all will be missed over the summer months
and we hope that they will all be back next year to make
gorgeous cards with us again.
If you’ve been wondering about us, give our President,
Diane O’Rourke, a call and let her know that you’d like to
attend one of our classes. We’re friendly and we welcome
new members. All levels of card makers are encouraged to
join our club. If you’re new to paper crafting, we will teach
you. If you’re experienced, you can teach us!
We meet every Monday in the Mirada Room at the
Montecito Clubhouse at 12:30 pm to “set up” and “catch
up” with each other. Card classes begin at 1 pm and
generally end at 3 pm. “Do It Yourself Time”, learning a
new technique, or learning how to use equipment begins
after class from 3 pm until 5 pm. Come join us in making
beautiful cards and boxes!
Pan
Well it is April already and soon our
friends and neighbors will be leaving us for
the summer.
We have had a great year and have welcomed many new
players to our club.
Now it is time to elect new officers and look forward to
another great season.
Our club does not take a break so any of you who would
like to learn Pan or are interested in joining our club please
get in touch with us.
We are a fun group of players and enjoy being together
to play cards. If you have any questions please do not
hesitate to contact me, Rose Borses, at 760-636-4788 or
[email protected].
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“Three Dimensional Butterfly Card” taught by Nancy Uselmann
Please visit our showcase in the clubhouse (opposite the
Mirada Room) to view some of our current projects (or
peek into our classroom on a Monday and see first-hand
what we’re all about).
Questions? Please call Diane O’Rourke, 805-216-1818.
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Performing Arts Club
Pickleball
By the time you read this
article, the Performing Art’s Club
with the Community singers will
have performed Oklahoma!, its most ambitious
production thus far. We appreciate all the
community support and the efforts of all the
volunteers who helped make the show a success.
And, after enjoying a short pause, we will begin
our plans for the 2015/2016 season. In November
2015, the PAC will be putting on a production of
the classic It’s a Wonderful Life, a radio show. You
will watch the radio “studio” with announcers,
sound effects, and the voices of actors speaking
reading lines into microphones before you. This is
also a good opportunity for anyone who might be
interested in participating without having to
memorize lines or get involved in a full dramatic
production. Tryouts will be held on April 13
and 14 at the Montecito Clubhouse. For more
information regarding times of these auditions,
please call Rose Borses at 769-636-4788. In March
2016, we plan to perform the comedy, Bad Year
For Tomatoes.
Our “Little Theater Group,” run by Arnie
Kleban, gives members the opportunity to
informally read parts with others .The next meeting
is on Tuesday April 14 at 10 am at the Santa Rosa
Clubhouse.
Finally, the Performing Arts Club members will
be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Club’s
formation at a dinner on April 8. Thank you all
so much for allowing us to bring theater to our
community over these last 10 years.
Our season is winding down.
We have changed beginner’s
lessons to Tuesday mornings at
9 am. I want to thank all of you for making this
our best season yet, especially with the ladder
tournaments. Many of you are finding this very
enjoyable. Hopefully next year we will be able to
expand our court facilities to add more. I thank all
of you for your patience with long waits to get
playing time. We wish those departing friends a
great summer and a safe return in the fall. Keep
practicing because we will be even better in the fall!
We need your support and
attendance regularly.
We announced at the last meeting
that without increased support and the availability
of more to take some leadership roles such as
officers and safe houses, the Pet Club will likely
disappear after May of this year.
We are still working on an April speaker.
Please step up to the plate to help our Pet Club
survive. We feel we provide a quality service to
our community, but unless more people feel the
same by supporting the club, we will be forced
to close.
Hope everyone is enjoying our
lovely valley and everything it has
to offer! Looking forward to seeing
you at our April meeting on Monday the 13th at
6 pm at the Montecito Clubhouse. We are a social
club for gay, lesbian, family and friends.
For further information, please contact Frances
at 760-393-8493.
Readers Ink
Readers Ink meets on the
fourth Tuesday of every month in
the Montecito Clubhouse at 2 pm.
We read and discuss a variety of books, chosen
by popular vote. Different members lead each
discussion and all our meetings are lively. Everyone
has the opportunity to be part of the conversation
and rate the book.
April 28 we’ll be discussing The Boys in the Boat:
Nine Americans and their Epic Quest for Gold at the
1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown.
Out of the depths of the Depression comes an
irresistible story about beating the odds: the
improbable, intimate account of how nine workingclass boys from the American West showed the
world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit
really meant.
It was an unlikely quest from the start. The team
was never expected to defeat the elite teams of the
East Coast and Great Britain, yet they did, going
on to shock the world by defeating the German
team rowing for Adolf Hitler. Brown has created an
unforgettable portrait of an era, a celebration of a
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remarkable achievement, and a chronicle of one extraordinary
young man’s personal quest.
For more information, please contact Connie Brennan at
[email protected].
RV Club
Our members enjoyed two events in
March a fun trip to Pechanga RV Resort
located in Temecula, CA for a four night
rally and a fun RV Ladies Luncheon at the Desert Willow
Restaurant. Dennis and Jan Rethmeier were our wagon
masters for the Pechanga trip and did a great job planning
our visit to this destination. We enjoyed a potluck, visited
some of the local restaurants, got in a little shopping and a
few members played golf.
This month we will be traveling to San Diego to visit
Mission Bay RV Resort. Cary and Sande Washburn will be
our wagon masters. San Diego has so much to offer with
pleasant weather, great restaurants and of course lots of
social activities at our rallies. Our members always enjoy this
destination.
Plans are already in the works for some fun events in the
fall of 2015 with a repeat trip to Parker, Arizona. And soon
our members will be departing for their favorite summer
destinations.
Our next scheduled club meeting will be held on April 15th
at the Montecito Clubhouse in the Mirada room at 5 pm.
Our meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month.
If you are interested in the RV lifestyle, please come join us.
For information, call Charlotte Emert at 760-485-2990
or email [email protected]; or Sande Washburn at
760-238-4232, or email [email protected].
Shall We All Dance
Our April “No Frills” dance takes place
Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 6 – 9 pm
in the Montecito Clubhouse ballroom.
Randy Jackson will be the DJ Host and play
his wonderful repertoire of music which includes many
genres.
All SCSH residents and all levels of dancers are invited to
attend. Dance hosts are available for single women. BYOB
and snacks. Admission is $5 per person.
Each month we offer a weekly dance class. This is an
opportunity to either learn different dances or improve
your skills. A monthly workshop focuses on styling and
technique. You do not have to be a member of the club to
participate. Each class and workshop is $10.
• East Coast Swing will be taught by Carl Davis in the
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Fitness Center Wednesday, April 8, 15, 22, 29.
Level 1: 2 – 2:50 pm; Level 2: 3 – 3:50 pm
• Workshop is Saturday, April 11 from 2:30 – 4 pm in the
Fitness Center; Styling with Debbie Souza
For more information, contact Lynn Trahan-Miller,
760-393-2390, or check our website, www.shdancers.com.
Solos
Are you a single who wants a friend with
whom you can attend local events? If you
like to eat out, go to concerts and plays, take
tours, travel, then Solos is the club for you.
The Solos Club meetings are normally held the third
Sunday of the month at 5 pm in the Capistrano room. Plans
are still under way for the April meeting.
A flyer listing a sample of our activities can be found in
the rounder at the Lifestyle desk. Membership forms are
available at the Lifestyle desk. Completed forms, along with
your check for due of $10 made out to “SCSH Solos,” can
be placed in the Solos’ mailbox located in the hallway
behind the library.
Monthly Solos Newsletters providing information
regarding the events and details for the upcoming month
are emailed to members. A copy is posted on the bulletin
board across from the mailboxes.
Questions may be directed to Mary Solty at 760-863-4727
or emailed to [email protected] or to Shirley Bunce
at 760-345-8121.
Table Tennis Club
The 2015 Palm Desert International
Sports Festival held February 12th 2015
was held at the Palm Desert Community
Center provided Medal Winners from SCSH Table Tennis
Club as follows:
• Men’s Singles Silver Medal Winner: John Kuchinski
• Men’s Doubles Silver Medal Winners:
John Kuchinski and Rick Sherman
• Mixed Doubles Silver Medal Winners:
John Wilcox and Ann Mottino
• Women’s Doubles Gold Medal Winner: Ann Mottino
As you can see four of our prominent sports people from
our group were recognized for their great play by getting
these medal awards.
Continued play helped greatly in getting these awards,
so keep in mind “the more you play the better you will become.” A medal such as this could be yours someday.
Check your View for the days and times the club meets.
Don’t delay see you soon.
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Tennis Club
Our Annual General Meeting
was held Thursday, March 19. The
new Board will assume duties July 1,
2015.
The regular daily winter program for men,
women, and mixed continues. We will move to
summer hours beginning at 7 am effective April 13.
Check our website to see our schedule of play.
If you would like to join our club, an application
can be downloaded from our website at
www.scshtennis.com or obtained through the Fitness
Centre. Annual dues are $20 which allows you to
play in all our weekly programs. All levels of skill
can be accommodated.
If you want to learn to play tennis or improve
your game, tennis professional Hazel Shore, CPTP,
works with players in either group or private
lessons. Call Hazel at 760-391-2001.
Please contact Linda Aasen, President with
questions 651-341-4776 or [email protected].
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Travel Club
Our final meeting of the season
will be on April 22 in the Marisol/
Santa Ynez room. We will have a
party and discuss upcoming trips.
Tutta Bella Vino
Come join your wine club this
month – on Saturday, April 25 –
for “An Evening at the Winery”
featuring Hess Family Wine Estates.
A family-owned, fourth-generation firm, Hess
has a deep commitment to sustainable, biodynamic
farming along with ethical business practices. The
company focuses on “premium New World wines”
crafted on three continents (California in the USA,
Argentina, and South Africa). Hess offers a rich
range of styles and varietals, so be prepared for
some interesting surprises!
The cost is $20 per person (which includes a
small plate of food pairings). To attend, complete a
registration form (available at the Lifestyle desk or
on the club’s webpage, www.scshca.com); attach a
check to “SCSH Tutta Bella Vino”; and drop
everything in the club’s mailbox.
Registration opens at 8 am on Saturday, March
21. The deadline to sign up is April 18 (or until we
sell out); we cannot accept payment at the door.
This event is open to members and their guests.
Membership is $10/person for the season; an
application is on the club’s webpage.
Club News
The third Wednesday of every
month we present Sir-Laffs A-Lot’s
comedy night at the Montecito
Clubhouse. If you have never been
to comedy night, we arrange for two
LA comedians to drive out to Indio and
do an amazing show for 90 minutes. The comedians
are different every month and the show can be “R”
rated for adult content, so plan accordingly. Please
get your tickets early as this event sells out quickly
during winter season. Please see our ad in this
magazine, the Community Website (scshca.com) or
lobby flyers for further details.
If you would be interested in helping to put on
these events from time to time as a member of the
“That’s Entertainment Club”, please call Julie at
760-772-0317.
That’s Entertainment Club is a proud sponsor of
Entertainment at Shadow Hills.
Our Nice to Paris River Cruise in July is sold
out. We are still taking reservations for the Alaska
Cruise in August and the September 1st trip to Mt.
Rushmore and the Black Hills of South Dakota.
At the time of this writing we are planning some
2016 trips. They will include a trip in the spring of
2016 to The Heart of the South. This includes
New Orleans, Natchez, and Lafayette LA. We also
are planning a small ship cruise for about 50 travelers
in June 2016 to the Dalmatian Coast of the Adriatic.
Among other stops, it includes Dubrovnik and
Athens. As soon as the dates and prices are available,
I will make them available to club members and
then to the general population of SCSH. The next
trip on our agenda will be in late October 2016 to
Argentina and Chile with a possible extra stop in Rio
and Iguassu Falls. That will also be made available
when prices and dates are known.
I am also working on a golf trip to Ireland in
August 2016. The golf trip to Scotland was so
successful that we want to try one in Ireland.
Contact me ASAP if you have an interest. It will be
limited to 20 travelers (golfers and non-golfers).
Our dues are only $5 per person. Contact Jerry
Irwin at 760-289-6748 or [email protected].
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The schedule for the rest of the season is: May 23; June 20
(both Saturday nights).
Questions? Please call Julie Harris, 760-217-6062.
We meet on the third Tuesday of the month, April 21, at
7 pm in the Montecito Clubhouse. Our new hats, with
logo, are in – so be sure to see Pete Anderson.
Ukulele Strummers
Women’s Golf Club
What a wonderful feeling, walking into
our regular Thursday 12:30 pm uke
session and finding almost 20 people, ukules
in hand, ready to play. So far this has been the most exciting
year since I’ve joined the club. There are beginners,
intermediates and seasoned players. Some have played
nothing before and “just wanted to try it.” Others
have played guitar, sax, and piano and were looking for
something different, easy and fun to play. Most have found
a home and we “old timers” are ecstatic.
We were privileged to perform for the Women Golfers
dinner in March and it was a blast, the “funnest” part was
the rehearsing. Not sure if we played more or laughed
more.
Each week I’m thrilled to receive calls from neighbors
asking about joining the Strummers. One thing for sure
(and I’m bragging about it), this is the closest group of folks
I’ve encountered in some time. It’s inspiring to watch more
experienced Strummers helping newcomers in reading a
chord or making a transition. What a team!!!!
We will continue to jam through the summer. So why not
stop by The Montecito any Thursday at 12:30 pm. We’d
love to welcome you.
The weather begins to warm up and our
ladies golf season begins to wind down this
month. But before we bid our Northern
friends adieu, we are having a year-end pizza party on
Thursday, April 2 at the Montecito Clubhouse. On April
15 we will be having another fun-filled member-guest day.
Check the website for more details for these events.
This is also the month to renew your SHWGC
membership. Information is located on the website and
penalties apply after May 15. So please take a moment to
renew (or join) the ladies golf club.
For information about the ladies golf club, please contact
our President, Grace Hutchings, at [email protected].
Membership is handled by Mary Kunstler at
[email protected].
Handicap and GHIN questions should be directed to
Nikki Stryker at [email protected].
Veterans Club
Unlike many veterans groups, this club
is not about rehashing war experiences.
Our club is about assisting members and
their spouses as well as all our neighbors. We sponsor
speakers to make veterans aware of the many benefits they
have earned while serving their country. The club has also
established a reference file with the many agencies that deal
with the elderly, including veterans.
The club provides services to the SCSH community:
Veterans Day in the fall; a highly successful Toys-For-Tots
drive to begin winter; and our Memorial Day flagraising
ceremony in the spring – providing recognition to those
who have served. The flag display in the lobby of the
Montecito Clubhouse is courtesy of our club. We also offer
US flag disposal for worn flags as well as the sale of new
flags. And finally, we offer an e-newsletter to our members
with the latest information concerning veterans and club
happenings, making this newsletter a “must have.”
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Writer’s Club
Every member has the opportunity to
read two or three pages (double spaced)
of their work to the group; receive ideas,
direction and gentle criticism. Part of being in our club, is
the encouragement we get from each other to write on a
regular basis.
Currently, we are writing short stories, as well as ongoing
biographies, novels and works in progress by different club
members. Bring along something you have written some
time ago and perhaps forgotten about. A rewrite and some
fresh ideas might bring your work to life. We plan to publish
some of the short stories later this year.
Try your hand at writing that story you have always
wanted to tell. It does not matter if you are writing; fiction,
non-fiction, autobiographies, memoirs, or screenplays,
everyone has a story to tell. Write a page a day for a year
and you have a book!
The Writer’s Club meetings this month are Thursdays
April 2, 16, and 30 at 10 am in the Santa Rosa Clubhouse.
Who knows, you may find the hidden writer in you. Free
membership! How can you go wrong?
For more information, contact Tony at 760-775-9521 or
[email protected].
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Resident Groups
Democrats
Republicans
The results of the 2014
midterm elections were striking.
They were a mandate to the
Republican Party to stop the liberal/progressive
agenda and its attendant rush to a European-like
socialist utopia. The adherents of these socialist
policies fail to notice that socialism has never
worked and in many cases has led to State
sponsored mass murder (Think Hitler, Stalin, Mao,
et al.). Now the lame duck regime in power is
trying to achieve its ends by unconstitutional and
unlawful executive fiats. We are being saddled with
illegal gun control, federal control of the internet,
and open borders just to name a few.
Come join us on the second Tuesday of each
month to discuss these and other important issues.
We meet on that evening in the Newport/Pismo
Room of the Santa Rosa Clubhouse at 6:30 pm.
Come and help us plan our efforts in the
upcoming Presidential election and help define our
relationship with our national party. Many of our
members are unhappy with the way the national
and state party is responding to some of the issues
confronting us today such as amnesty for illegal
entrants and defense of the constitution.
Jewish Outreach Group
Our monthly Friday night
service with Rabbi Julian King was
wonderful. We look forward to
bringing you many exciting and informative issues
during our upcoming services. We appreciate your
attendance and look forward to a very successful year.
Our Rabbi Julian King led us in song and prayer
and it was most enjoyable. We look forward to
having him as our rabbi for a long time.
Thank you for attending our March 20 in the
Montecito Clubhouse. The following are the dates
of our next Friday night services: April 17, May 15,
and June 19. We then break for summer. As I am
sure you know, we are on a first come, first serve
basis, so get your reservations in as soon as possible.
Please put your checks ($5 per person) into
Rimona Hadassah
The meeting in April will not be
the Montecito Clubhouse. We are
having a joint meeting with the
other two groups in the desert. The meeting will
be at Sun City Palm Desert. Contact Cindy
Hailpern for information for this meeting:
[email protected].
We will have meetings in May and June so watch
your View for upcoming info.
Rimona is a Hadassah here in the desert. We
support Hadassah hospitals in Israel and all of their
programs. If you are new to Shadow Hills and want
to meet new people and have fun while supporting a
good cause – join us. Contact Cindy for information.
April 2015
Club News
Troy Strange, Indio City
Councilman, will be the guest
speaker at the meeting on April 9
at 6 pm tentatively to be held in the
Santa Rosa Clubhouse. Mr. Strange is a
“Declined to State,” non-partisan elected official.
Residents of all political affiliations and persuasions
are invited to attend this meeting to hear Mr.
Strange discuss progress on the Jefferson overpass,
future commercial developments in Indio,
projected growth for Indio, and whatever else he
feels is important for SCSH residents to know.
Phase 3 residents in attendance are especially
invited to share their concerns with him.
The traditional stimulating socialization period
with wine and exotic appetizers will begin at 6 pm.
The short business meeting will begin at 6:30 pm.
The slate of officers to be elected for 2015/2016
will be announced by the Nominating Committee.
Nominations may also be taken from the floor.
Information regarding the propositions on the
2016 ballot will be available.
Membership dues are $10 per person per year.
Any registered Democrat who pays his/her dues in
April or May of 2015 will be considered a paid-up
member
until
June
30,
2016.
Please contact Roz Watkins at 760-636-0000 for
information regarding membership.
our Jewish Outreach mailbox at the Montecito
Clubhouse. Make your check payable to SCSH and
please include your email address. Your check will
serve as your receipt. An Oneg Shabbat will follow
the service.
We look forward to seeing all of you on April 17.
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The Voice
Another successful election was
completed on March 2, and we’re off with
a new Board of Directors for 2015/2016.
Congratulations to all. It’s an awful lot to expect volunteers
to take on the tasks of overseeing our HOA operations,
which sometimes can be a thankless job. Especially when
most of us just want to enjoy our retirement years and don’t
need a lot of hassle. There’s the old expression that you
can’t please all the people all the time, and that’s what it’s
like to be on the Board. To those who do come forward
and expend personal funds and time to run for the office,
we owe an enormous debt of gratitude.
At the same time, we have seen those who seek office for
power and believe that once elected, they have carte blanche
to make all decisions, enforce rules, and not be questioned.
We try to elect Board members who have experience and
wisdom, common sense and all the other qualities it takes
to make tough decision and solve problems, which I think
we have done. But we also are a part of a community that
should be considered when it comes to the big changes that
affect us and how our dues are spent. We appreciate and
urge you to attend the monthly “patio chats” with Joan and
Greg. These are so valuable to express your comments to
board members. If you don’t see them on a schedule, call
the HOA office.
The Voice is here to assist all homeowners. We do not
charge dues but we do raise money for printing, etc. We will
have space at the April 11 Parking Lot sale and would
appreciate any contributions from your garage, closets,
storage that you’d like to clear away. Call us for pick-up
or bring them before 8 am on Saturday, 4/11. Contact
Darlene Turner: 760-200-5022 or [email protected].
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Clubs in Formation
Backgammon
Looking to form a group of Backgammon
players. Contact Bud at 760-321-5545.
Car Club
Car club: informal meetings for coffee and
possible day trips to places of interest to
car people. If interested email Doug Fulton
Jazz Performance Group
I would like to form a club of instrumental
musicians who would get together with
the purpose of participating in a jazz
performance workshop. If you have an
interest in this, please contact me at
[email protected] and let me know something about
your musical background, your musical interests and what
instrument you play.
Off-Road Jeeps
Interested in starting an off-road jeeps club?
Contact Lou Padilla at 951-265-7222.
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Colleen Rosenberg Living Trust Services . . . . . . . . . . .74
Community Valley Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Costlo Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
CR Abrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Franklin R. Nathan (Income Tax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Howard M. Speyer, Attorney at Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Joni Fiorentino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Law Office of Kathie Browne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Mack Law Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Reverse Mortgage Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Soul Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
T.Z. Nelson, CPA CMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Tax Solution Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
TWFG Insurance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
William Sweeney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Home Improvement
Affordable Storage Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
All About Detail (Pool Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
BES Air Conditioning & Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Desert Pro Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Designing Women Unlimited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Dov Isralei Irrigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
DVS Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Elite Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Five Star Carpet & Tile Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Garage & Closet Kingdom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Guarantee Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Insulate Your Garage Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
JC Creations Pool, Spa, & Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Jerry Home Improvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
John Kyser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Kennedy’s Pool Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Home Watch Services
All About Detail (Home Check) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Exclusive Home Watch Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Paul’s Dependable Home Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Professional Property Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Shadow Custom Home Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Moving / Storage
A to Z Auto Shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Desert Moving Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Parking Lot Sale
George and Susan Held . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Pet Care
Al & Barbara Pet Sitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Donna Straus Pet Sitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Nancy’s Tender Loving Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Pet Oasis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Sun Cities Mobile Vet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Real Estate
Bob & Dovie Koop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Bonnie & Clyde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Bonnie & Hank Steele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Carla Potter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Darby Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
David R. Wilson, Realtor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Ellie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
George & Patty Prunty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
James Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Jane Tufts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Jelmberg Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Jim Richmond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Loree Littlefield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Nilson Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Pamla & John Abramson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Rita Latham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Sherri Sacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Sue Derr - Sotheby’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Religious Services
Mountain View Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
St. Andrew Community Presbyterian Church . . . . . . . .70
Restaurants
Deli on Miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Transportation / Travel
ARG Shuttle Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Good Life Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Joan Samara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
LPA Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Senior Rides! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Shadow Hills Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Signature Limousine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
April 2015
Advertising
Health / Beauty
About Face Skincare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Eclipse Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Eileen Gaske (AVON) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
John Varanelli Master Hairstylist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Kaiser Permanente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Lou Reinitz (Medicare) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Maui Massage Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Younique Cosmetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Latch-On for Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Merry Maids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
MH Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Outdoor Misting Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Professional Paint by Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Progressive Carpet Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Pull Out Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Robert’s Handyman Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Spectacular Pool & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Troy’s Window Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Valdez Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Yes It’s Done . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
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