April - Recreation Centers of Sun City

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April - Recreation Centers of Sun City
ISSUE # 138 • APRIL 2013 • A PUBLICATION OF THE RECREATION CENTERS OF SUN CITY, INC.
Del Webb Days
The first days for Del Webb were much like the first Del Webb
Days. Back in 1960, Del Webb’s vision for a different type of retirement community was about to become a reality. And while many
scoffed at his idea, the Del Webb Development Company (DEVCO)
had five model homes, a recreation center, 9-hole golf course and
a shopping center ready for the January 1st opening. As they
anxiously awaited opening day, they wondered “would anyone
show up?” Over 100,000 people toured Sun City that weekend and
DEVCO sold 237 houses. And as they say, the rest is history.
Fast forward to 2013, and as preparations were finalized for the
first Del Webb Days, many expressed similar concerns. If there was
an all-day event offering free top-notch entertainment, gourmet
food trucks and the opportunity to meet and mingle with likeminded individuals – “would anybody show up?”
During the short intermission, some of the audience headed home
– but then more people came – just as they did that memorable
New Year’s Weekend back in 1960.
Next up on the program came hall of fame speaker LaDonna Gatlin, who shared with the audience her humble church beginnings
and love of gospel music. She reminisced about the big career
that could have been singing with her siblings, The Gatlin Brothers. But as she has been quoted as saying, “My brothers went on to
produce hit records…I went on to produce two kids! My brothers
Seating in the Sundial Auditorium quickly filled with many enjoying their lunches and liquid refreshments when promptly at 2
o’clock, the lights dimmed and the first of three live entertainment acts took to the stage. The talented Guy Pennacchio and his
band’s tribute to Frank Sinatra had the audience snapping, tapping
and dancing. Guy has previously performed at the Sun Bowl, and
his following was evident by those in the crowd singing along to
each and every song.
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On Saturday, March 2nd at Sundial, not only did Sun Citians and
their guests show up, they arrived with enthusiasm and pride in
celebrating the first Del Webb Days. And once again, as they say,
history has repeated itself.
Though lines quickly formed and wait times increased, everyone
rejoiced in the beautiful afternoon sunshine that has lured many
to call our community home. Gourmet food vendors set up shop
and immediately began selling their wares. Burgers Amore offered
a variety of sandwiches including customized burgers, chicken
and sausages together with fries – or sweet potato fries. The aroma
filled the open-air plaza luring more and more folks to endure
the wait. On the adjacent side, vendor DGP Gourmet Fry Bread
churned out platefuls of piping hot deliciousness served up by
Chef J. Gabriel Pompa himself. For a sweet and refreshing desert
treat, LuLu’s Italian Ice dished out heavenly scoops of coolness
made from fresh seasonal fruits such as strawberry, lemon and
passion fruit blended with 100% juices. Everyone remembers the
pure joy of creamsicles. Yum!
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got famous…I got stretch marks! But very simply put…I had a different song to sing!” LaDonna connected with those attending by
being one of us – she too lives in a Del Webb community in Texas
and understands the joys of active senior retirement.
As the sun began setting, turning the sky from awesome shades of
orange and blue and finally to dark, the ever-popular Real Tones
took to the stage, performing to a packed house eager to rock Sun
City with the great hits from the 50s and 60s. Space on the dance
floor was shared with old and young alike (including groups of
line dancers and those doing the stroll) as the Real Tones played
the great music of yesteryear including many requests from the
audience.
For many, this was the end of another gorgeous day in Sun City!
Some even said this was the best event they’d ever attended. And
just like folks have been doing since 1960, people will continue to
move here for the way of life. But the best news of all if you missed
out on all of the fun, next year’s celebration of our residents should
be even bigger and better. You won’t want to miss it!
Page 01
Financial Report
Page 02
From the Board/News
Page 03
Project Updates
Page 04
Golf Page 05
Bowling
Page 06
News/Center News
Page 07
Monitored Activities
Page 08
Events
Page 09
Club Events
Page 10
Club Events/Classes
Page 11
April Tours
Page 12
May/Future Tours
Page 13
Del Webbs Days Page 14
Classes/Commentary
Page 16
FAQ Page 17
News/Club Directory
Page 18
Club Directory Page 19
Cardholder Services
Lakeview Center
Monday - Friday
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
1st Saturday of the Month
9:00 am - Noon
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FINANCIAL REPORT
SUNVIEWS • APRIL 2013
Updates
Financial Report
Financial Report:
Period Ending - January 2013 - Please see Pre-Billed Assessments line item to explain variance in Accounts Receivable. For a
more detailed financial statement, visit www.sunaz.com/financials.
While we have started out 2013 well
within our operating budget, total
revenue for the corporation was $20,161
less than budget and $28,979 less than
last year. Golf revenue, and likewise, food
and beverage revenue took a significant
hit in January 2013, primarily due to
our cold temps. Nonetheless, expense
reduction in general operating expenses,
wages, taxes and benefits resulted in an
overall positive variance from budget for
January 2013.
Bowling Centers:
The bowling division has begun a more
aggressive approach to recruiting and
retaining bowlers; Di Tormanen, League
Coordinator, and Randy Johnson, Director of Bowling Operations, have been
visiting leagues and handing out surveys
to evaluate what the leagues strengths
and weaknesses are. The survey also asks
each bowler if they are returning next
season.
Beginning in late March 2013, the bowling division will begin the process of
replacing the lower automatic scoring
monitors (which are currently 13”) with
15” flat panel monitors. The current
monitors are fourteen years old and have
become cost prohibitive to maintain due
to replacement availability and repair
costs.
BALANCE SHEET
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES
For the Period Ending January 31, 2013
For the Period of January 31, 2013
Unrestricted Funds:
Cash Invested/On Hand/In Bank
Cash Reserves
Sub-Total Unrestricted
Restricted Funds:
Preservation/Improvement Fund
Total Cash & Investments
Other Current Assets:
Accounts Receivable
Deposits & Prepaids
Inventory
Total Current Assets
Current
Y-T-D
Prior
Y-T-D
8,282,259
2,500,000
10,782,259
6,478,024
2,500,000
8,978,024
11,131,671
21,913,930
6,259,354
15,237,378
2,730,991
306,109
90,905
25,041,935
2,757,478
282,137
81,485
18,358,478
Operating Income:
Property Assessments
Transfer & Access Fees
Privilege & Guest Cards
Food / Liquor Sales
Bowling Fees
Golf Fees
Cart Rentals
Merchandise Sales
Investment Income
Activities Income
Rental Income
Contributions
Miscellaneous Income
Fixed Assets:
Land, Improvements, Buildings
F, F & E and Vehicles
Less: Accumulated Depreciation
Work In Progress
75,708,171 58,013,376
23,610,506 22,670,389
(50,059,314) (48,344,842)
3,864,864 20,057,070
Total Fixed Assets 53,124,227
52,395,993
TOTAL ASSETS
$78,166,162 $70,754,471
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable and Other
Deferred Income
Pre Billed Assessments
Total Current Liabilities
727,310
6,333,028
2,048,400
9,108,738
645,330
6,195,695
1,977,564
8,818,589
Total Liabilities
92,348
9,201,086
10,172
8,828,761
Other Liabilities:
Lease Purchase
Net Worth:
Current Net Worth
TOTAL LIABILITIES and NET WORTH
Total Operating Income
Cost of Sales:
Total Cost of Sales
Gross Income
Operating Expenses:
Salaries and Wages
Payroll Taxes and Benefits
Repairs and Maintenance
Utilities Expense
General Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Net Operating Income
Other Income:
Other Expenses:
Property Taxes
Insurance
Other
68,965,076 61,925,710
$78,166,162 $70,754,471
Cardholder Services:
Payments made by property owners
in outside collections totaled $2,840 in
January with payments from 13 property
owners. This reduction in payments is
related to the transition to a new outside
collections firm.
The payments on past due assessments
in January bounced back from the previous 3 month lows and were 10% above
the monthly average for the past year.
December billings went past due at a
7.5% rate and the rate for November balances going over 60 days past due was
down at 4.4%. As a result of the greater
payment rates in January, past due balances decreased for the first time in 3
months.
At the end of January, outstanding
balances related to property transfers
increased just over 6% and represent
54% of receivables due and 52% of past
due balances. This increase related to
property transfers offset the increased
payments and resulted in a net increase
in receivables of 2.4% this month.
see UPDATES on Page 4
Net Income Before Depreciation
Depreciation:
NET INCOME / (LOSS)
Current
Y-T-D
Prior
Y-T-D
865,338
59,100
128,533
53,055
74,236
481,813
18,660
14,105
72
24,641
65,880
2,510
4,213
1,792,156
822,640
50,444
118,342
61,052
74,674
571,099
22,716
14,324
65
23,665
53,704
4,100
4,310
1,821,135
45,343
$1,746,813
45,715
$1,775,420
207,103
80,340
476,231
167,349
69,383
1,000,406
$746,407
11,744
250,621
73,952
397,730
158,691
53,435
934,429
$840,991
5,467
12,117
37,802
593
707,639
304,769
$402,870
34,518
39,155
8,572
764,213
233,735
$530,478
This Month at the Board - April 2013
**PLEASE NOTE: This schedule was current at the time of press, however all dates are subject to change. For the most up to date information,
check sunaz.com or pick up an updated copy of “This Month at the Board” from the corporate office.
Board/Members Exchange with Agenda
Regular Board Meeting
9:00AM
9:00AM
Monday
Thursday
April 8
April 28
Lakeview Social Hall #3
Sundial Auditorium
Committee Meetings:
Bowling
9:00AM
Thursday
April 4
Lakeview Board Room
Properties
9:00AM
Tuesday
April 9
Lakeview Social Hall #2
Member Communication
1:00PM
Tuesday
April 9
Lakeview Board Room
COC
8:30AM
Wednesday
April 10
Lakeview Board Room
Elections
1:00PM
Wednesday
April 10
Lakeview Board Room
Long Range Planning
9:00AM
Tuesday
April 16
Lakeview Board Room
Lawn Bowling
1:00PM
Tuesday
April 16
Lakeview Board Room
Golf Advisory
8:30AM
Thursday
April 18
Lakeview Board Room
Marketing
1:00PM
Tuesday
April 23
Lakeview Board Room
Entertainment
1:00PM
Wednesday
April 24
Lakeview Board Room
The following committees do not have meetings scheduled
for this month: Finance/Budget & Audit, Insurance, Government Affairs
A Community Newsletter
FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS/NEWS
PAGE 3
A Moment with President Brasher
Many years ago when I was youngster
living in the “country” in rural Alabama
my brother and I generally walked to
school along a rural road. We were
taught to always walk on the side of the
road facing traffic, and avoid wearing
dark clothes.
The feeling was we could thus have fair
warning and avoid approaching danger.
Even now in the generally wide streets
of Sun City such practices help us stay
safe and by being able to see oncoming
traffic we can as a matter of courtesy to
drivers move farther to the side of the
street of sidewalk.
How about the residents who enjoy
the great opportunities to walk on our
golf courses outside the hours of play?
The key here is to know only golfers
are allowed on the courses during play.
Golfers should not have to be concerned
with non-golfers during their games,
and a flying golf ball can do serious or
even deadly harm to a person if they are
hit by an errant shot. Golf cars should
also only be driven on courses when the
driver is playing (not just going to the
clubhouse), or after hours.
Safety and courtesy should be practiced
together also when riding a bicycle in
Sun City. Bicycle riding on sidewalks is
illegal under Arizona state law and is
potentially dangerous to pedestrians
as well as vehicle drivers. Of particular
concern is the cyclist who charges off
the sidewalk into an intersection with or
without a Stop Sign.
Such action can result in a collision with
a moving vehicle whose driver was not
prepared for the illegal cyclist. Such
accidents can ruin the day for both the
cyclist and the driver of the 4-wheel
vehicle. Our state law requires bicycle
riders to obey the same laws as do the
drivers of all motorized vehicles, including riding in the street in the direction of
traffic flow. The safest way for a bicyclist
to cross an intersection with a traffic
light is to walk the cycle across in the
pedestrian crossing lane.
During periods of reduced visibility such
as near dawn and nightfall, the use of
Dog Park at Sun Bowl Plans Unveiled
Two meetings were held recently to discuss the development plans for a second Sun
City dog park at the Sun Bowl Amphitheater property. Those attending included
neighboring property owners, interested parties, dog owners/park users and members
of the RCSC Board of Directors.
Assistant General Manager Jim Wellman presented plans that addressed the area of the
existing water retention area just north of the ball fields, adjacent to properties along
Peoria and 108th Avenues, Deanne Circle and Clair Drive. Improvements would include
additional fencing, surface refurbishing, tree planting, water lines and seating with
tables.
headlights are a necessity. So many
times early in the morning we see vehicles being driven with no headlights.
The driver may be able to see due to
streetlights, but other drivers should not
be taken by surprise by an approaching
vehicle. It is no big cost to turn on our
lights when driving.
The use of vehicle turn signals is as
much a courtesy to others as it is a safety
practice. The driver must not assume
other drivers know he is slowing down
to turn.
Give advance warning with the turn
signal! Most of us were taught “defensive driving”, and those practices usually
produce safe trips.
Be safe; be courteous. And remember,
there are no Stop Signs in Sun City
intersections that are placed there only
for Snowbirds!
See Additional Board
Commentary on Page 16
Farmers Market Makes
Sun City Debut
Shop for some of the freshest food stuff
that Arizona has to offer at Sun City’s
very own Farmers Market now located
at the Bell Center on Thursdays from 8
a.m. until noon in the east parking lot
adjacent to 99th Avenue.
The initial cost estimates for the project are $112,000; however the actual cost may be
less and will be paid for using monies from the Preservation & Improvement (PIF) Fund.
Discussions also included how to address aggressive animals, toys and treats being
brought on site, waste removal and park maintenance. Users of the current Duffeeland park assured everyone that users of both parks would be self-governing and
responsible pet owners as has been the norm. Minimal RCSC staff will be necessary for
maintenance other than routine trash removal keeping long-term costs to a minimum.
In addition, RCSC intends to post general rules and will have comment cards available
at the park for members to express additional ideas or concerns. One neighboring
resident has already volunteered to help with monitoring the park and the Posse will
be requested to check on any prohibited activities after hours.
The proposed hours for the dog park are 6:30 a.m. until sunset and improvements are
scheduled towards the end of summer.
Corporate Offfice
Lakeview Center
10626 W. Thunderbird Blvd.
623-561-4600
www.sunaz.com
Sun Bowl Amphitheatre
10220 N. 107th Ave.
(weather recording)
623-972-6014
Softball Field
10220 N. 107th Ave.
Recreation Centers
Bell Center: 623-876-3040
16820 N. 99th Ave.
Fairway Center: 623-876-3044
10600 W. Peoria Ave
While many of those attending currently use the Duffeeland Dog Park, all were in
agreement that another dog park would be a great asset, especially one with separated
areas for small and large pets, which Duffeeland does not offer. (Separate meetings
were held regarding Duffeeland; see page 18 for related story.)
“With some work done to the slope,” said Wellman, “we will be able to retain a buffer
of approximately six feet from the neighboring properties.” The finished dimensions
of the park area would be 140 feet wide by 200 feet long, divided by fencing leaving
about 70 feet on each side. Based upon the existing conditions, the final configuration
will be nearly nine feet from the park level to the top of surrounding property block
walls.
James Brasher
RCSC Board President
Lakeview Center: 623-561-4677
10626 W. Thunderbird Blvd.
Local farmers and vendors will be selling
fruits and vegetables along with a wide
variety of culinary treats including cagefree eggs, grass-fed meats, specialty
cheeses, locally produced honey, fresh
baked goods and dips such as hummus,
salsas, jams and jellies.
RCSC clubs have also been invited to
participate by having tables available to
sell crafts and/or to publicize their clubs
and recruit new members.
Memo’s Bistro will be open at 7 a.m.
offering coffee and cinnamon roll or
muffin special for those wishing to arrive
early in addition to their standard breakfast menu.
Everyone is welcome to make this part
of their weekly shopping routine. Call
the Clubs Office at 623-561-4660 for
more information.
Marinette Center: 623-876-3054
9860 W. Union Hills Dr.
Mountain View Center: 623-876-3042
9749 N. 107th Ave.
Oakmont Center: 623-876-3046
10725 W. Oakmont Drive
Sundial Center: 623-876-3048
14801 N. 103rd Ave.
To Report a NON-911
RCSC Related Emergency
Please Call: 602-336-4100
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PROJECT UPDATES
SUNVIEWS • APRIL 2013
Project Updates
General Centers Projects / Information
Installation of the Photo Voltaic (PV-Electricity producing) systems is now underway. The
carport structures have been completed at
Marinette and Oakmont Centers but connection to the electrical equipment has yet to
occur. In addition, carports and panel racks
are going up at Lakes E/W (by Talisman hall),
Fairway Recreation Center and at the Willow
Brook/Creek golf maintenance facility. Commencing March 4, 2013 the Lakeview Center
will begin receiving its carport structures
in the West parking lot. Contractor- Wilson
Electric.
The two Bell thermal solar projects and Oakmont thermal project are now completed
and are currently going through the final
inspection process with Maricopa County
Environmental Services Division. (Health
Department) Contractor-Priceless Plumbing.
Mt. View Center/Sun Bowl Ballpark
Installation of the Mt. View pool lighting
system will begin as soon as the building
permit obtained. The project includes induction type lighting around the pool and two
pole lights in the mini golf area. ContractorAccel Electric. (Cost – $40,000)
Also, induction type pole lights will be
installed at the Mt View pickleball courts.
Contractor-ATS Electrical. (Cost – $23,422)
A contractor has been selected for the Sun
Bowl Ballfield project which will include a
new irrigation system, grading and level-
ing, new infield and warning track materials, some new fencing and new Mid Iron
Bermuda grass. While the ballfield is being
renovated, the retention/park area south of
the field will receive new irrigation system,
re-leveling and new Mid Iron Bermuda grass.
Work expected to begin the week of April 8,
2013. Contractor-Wadsworth Golf Construction Company. (Cost – $159,385)
Bid requests have been sent to contractors
for irrigation, lighting and grass work to be
performed on the Sun Bowl amphitheatre
facility. More information will be shared
about this project in future B&I reports.
South Maintenance
The building drawings for the new South
Golf Maintenance building are complete. To
date, RCSC is responding to another set of
comments from Maricopa County Planning
and Development Department as we secure
a building permit. Project plans and other
construction information have been distributed to contractors but at this time, only one
contractor has submitted a bid. As soon as
three bids are received, the project will be
sent to the RCSC bid commission for final
approval. Contractors to date-Bunger Steel,
Inc and CCBG Architectural.
Lakeview Center/Duffeeland Dog Park
The mini golf restrooms at Lakeview are currently being remodeled. The project is about
90% complete. Contractors for this projectMarlin Mechanical, Interior Logic and the
RCSC Skilled Trades Team. (Estimated Cost
– $16,000)
The West men’s and women’s restrooms at
Lakeview Lanes are being remodeled. The
remodel will include the addition of ADA
accessible toilets for the bowling lanes
building. Project is about 80% complete.
Contractor-Ken McIntyre Construction. (Cost
– $28,000)
The 25HP waterfall pump and motor have
been removed and are currently being
evaluated to see if they can be rebuilt or if
must be replaced. Contractor-Phoenix Pump.
(Cost – TBD)
The RCSC grounds team is currently doing
tree pruning, irrigation and clean-up work at
Duffeeland Dog Park.
The removal of 5 dead trees at the Lakeview
hillside park is currently scheduled. At the
same time, planning is underway to plant
new trees at that location. Contractor-Harris
& Sons Tree Specialists. (Cost – $4,200)
Bell Center
The Bell Wood & Metal shop expansion
continues with footings and the slab floor
completed. Installation of CMU block for
the new exterior walls will commence soon.
Contractor-K.L.McIntyre Construction. (Cost
– $435,561)
Exterior painting of Bell Center is progressing with about 90% completed. A few areas
of peeling have been discovered and RCSC is
Updates ... continued from page 2
January is historically a very active month for privilege card
activity in the Cardholder Services Office. This January was consistent with historical trends with significant privilege card sales.
Annual privilege card sales were up 14% over last January while
short term privilege cards increased just 4%. Compared to last
year we have seen a shift from 180 day cards in favor of the
shorter 30 day cards. Counting all changes, the net privilege
card revenue was up 8% from last year.
Trustee sale notices on Sun City properties remained relatively
unchanged at 96 for the end of January. The number of properties owned by lending institutions decreased slightly to 79
during this month.
The Preservation and Improvement Fees collected in January
were $495,000 with the resale activity being much higher this
January than in previous years.
Human Resources:
RCSC was randomly selected again this year by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, to complete a survey
of 2012 Occupational Injuries and Illnesses for all RCSC work
locations. The voluntary response is required by law to be submitted within 30 days of receipt. The report has been completed
and submitted.
In February 2005, RCSC was informed of eligibility to participate
in a settlement agreement established by a former brokerage firm that provided insurance services to us as a client of
employee insurance benefits. Eligible clients were entitled to
following up on this issue with the contractor. Contractor-Quality Painting. (Cost –
$86,971)
Commencing sometime in March or April,
both lawn bowl greens at Bell Center will
be completely renovated. Work will include
new backboards and plinths, new drainage
systems, some concrete walkway work, new
Bermuda grass and a new irrigation system
including a booster pump. The project has
been sent out to contractors for proposals
and all backboard and plinth board materials have arrived. Once the proposals are
received the project will be sent to RCSC bid
commission for final approval.
Sundial Center / Riverview Pro
Two replacement signs for Riverview golf
course are scheduled to be installed. One
sign has been installed on the pro shop and
the other will be installed by the #10 tee
box in March. This project has been delayed
due to health problems with the contractor.
Contractor is Apollo Signs. (Cost – $13,898)
The elevator at Sundial is currently being
evaluated for upgrades to the electrical control panel, hydraulic pump and fire system.
Other items must be upgraded to meet new
elevator codes such as a sump pump in the
bottom of the shaft and dedicated mechanical equipment to maintain the control room
temperature.
Two new exterior florescent light fixtures
were installed on the walkway behind the
West Hall. Contractor-Supecharge Electric.
(Cost – $910 )
Marinette Center / Willow Golf
receive a portion of the Fund without having to prove fault,
harm or wrongdoing. The firm had been charged with “bid rigging,” improperly steering insurance placements to insurers who
paid them contingent commissions.
Those who chose not to participate in the Settlement Agreement left the door open to a class action law suit in the event
one ever materialized, which it did not. RCSC chose to participate in the settlement agreement by completing and submitting necessary paperwork. Late last week we received a check
that represents our pro rata portion of the Insurance Brokerage
Settlement Fund in the amount of $44,681.04. While not all
clients participated in the settlement agreement, their share of
funds were included in the distribution to those who chose the
settlement agreement.
We are in the process of reviewing RCSC’s employee 401(k) plan
to assure we are providing the best investment vehicles possible
for employees. We have asked two investments firms to provide
an analysis of the plan. Reviewing the plan periodically is now
a requirement showing due diligence on behalf of the Corporation.
General:
For those who may not be aware, the monthly management
reports are available on our website www.sunaz.com under the
corporate tab. Also, if you have not done so already, please sign
up on the RCSC email list where you can designate topics of
interest and stay in the loop with RCSC news alert emails!
Two Marinette building expansion project
meetings were held at the Marinette auditorium in February. The meetings provided
RCSC the opportunity to present a proposed Marinette expansion plan and at the
same time obtain cardholder concerns and
suggestions about the new project. Both
meetings were well attended and great
discussion took place.
Additional rear parking lot lighting was
installed at the Pro / Snack shop at Willowcreek/Willowbrook. Contractor-Supercharged Electric. (Cost – $3,218)
The septic system leach field at one of the
course restrooms is being rebuilt. Contractor-A-American. (Cost – $6,000)
Skilled Trades Department
The RCSC skilled Trades department
completed 128 work orders during January
and February 2013. Among many other
non-work order tasks, the RCSC the Skilled
Trades team is doing some of the Lakeview
Mini Golf restroom remodel work.
A Community Newsletter
GOLF
PAGE 5
Golf Report
Pro Shops
suncitygolfing.com
Moonlight Madness
Revenue for January was $93,164 behind last year.
Green Fee and Cart Fee revenue accounted for $88,677
of this deficit, driving range revenue accounted for
$4,664 and merchandise revenue accounted for $300.
Total revenue was $101,554 behind budget.
9-Hole Night Golf Tournament
The average high temperature for January was 63.3
degrees versus an average high temperature of 67.2
degrees. The average high temperature through the
first 15 days of the month was 57.9 degrees. There were
19 days in the month with a low temperature below 40
degrees. In addition to the cold weather January 2013
was the 8th wettest in recorded history.
Night Golf Accessories Will Be Provided
Willowbrook Golf Course
April 27 - 7:00p.m. Shotgun
Mark Your Calendar
Watch for Sign-up Sheets at all Golf Courses
Pace of Play Tips
Wilson hosted a demo day on February 4th at Riverview
G.C. generating over $2000 in sales. Wilson will return to
Riverview on March 20th and will have representatives
on hand to answer questions and assist with product
selection. They will be on site from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m..
Play at Good Pace and Keep Up
Players should play at a good pace. The tournament committee may establish
pace of play guidelines that all players should follow. It is a group’s responsibility
to keep up with the group in front. If it loses a clear hole and it is delaying the
group behind, it should invite the group behind to play through, irrespective of
the number of players in that group.
Cleveland Golf has also scheduled a demo day for March
4th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Cleveland has proven a
popular draw for demo days in the past and will have
their latest products on hand for demonstration.
Be Ready to Play
Players should be ready to play as soon as it is their turn to play. When playing on
or near the putting green, they should leave their bags or carts in such a position
as will enable quick movement off the green and towards the next tee. When the
play of a hole has been completed, players should immediately leave the putting
green.
Free golf clinics will be offered March 2, 9, 16 & 23 at
Lakes Golf Course, classes begin at 9:30 a.m. There is no
need to preregister and the clinics are open to golfers of
all skill levels. The clinics are a great introduction to the
game of golf or great way to brush up on your game.
Our first night tournament of the year has been scheduled for March 29th at Lakes East G.C., the entry fee is
$25.00 per person, with green fees paid on the day of
play. Fee includes first “night” ball, dinner and night
golf accessories. Check-in is 5:30 p.m., dinner served at
6:00 p.m. and the event scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m.
Entries will be limited to the first 56 players to sign up.
Golf Courses
The courses have completed the barricade operation.
Barricade is a pre-emergent herbicide designed to kill
unwanted growth in areas of established turf. We are
primarily using barricade to control Poa Annua.
We currently have a well pump at South down to equipment malfunction. The pump has been pulled and the
motor will be rewound.
In addition to the North renovation, the bunkers at Willowbrook will also be renovated this summer. Work on
the Willowbrook bunkers will begin in early May and will
continue throughout the summer.
Snack Shops
With reduced play on the courses, snack shop revenue
for the month was $10,213 behind budget.
Lost Ball
If a player believes his ball may be lost outside a water hazard or is out of
bounds, to save time, he should play a provisional ball. Players searching for a
ball should signal the players in the group behind them to play through as soon
as it becomes apparent that the ball will not easily be found. They should not
search for five minutes before doing so. Having allowed the group behind to play
through, they should not continue play until that group has passed and is out of
range.
We are registering participants in our
April and May sessions of the “Get
Golf Ready” program. Just $99.00
includes 4 group lessons, and the 5th
lesson being a round of golf. Lessons will be held at Willowcreek Golf
Course. There is a variety of days and
times. Sessions are limited to 8 students for each group, so be sure to
sign up early. Pick the class that best
fits your schedule and sign up now!
RCSC’s 8 Golf Courses
Lakes East: (623) 876-3023
Lakes West: (623) 876-3020
10433 Talisman Rd
North: (623) 876-3010
12650 N. 107th Ave.
South: (623) 876-3015
11000 N. 103rd Ave.
Willowbrook: (623) 876-3033
Willowcreek: (623) 876-3030
10600 N. Boswell Blvd.
Quail Run: (623) 876-3035
9774 W. Alabama Ave.
Riverview: (623) 876-3025
16401 N. Del Webb Blvd.
RCSC’s 5 Snack Shops
Menu Available at
sunaz.com/snack-shops/
Lakes East / Lakes West:
623-876-3022
North:
623-876-3012
Contact: Sue Presta
@ 623-876-8419 or
[email protected]
Upcoming Sessions - April & May 2013
Golf Professional: Billy Edmondson
Mondays & Wednesdays, April 8, 10, 15, 17 at 1:00 p.m. and Friday, April 19, play a
round of golf at 1:00 p.m. (Meet at 12:30 p.m.)
Golf Professional: Sarah Bakefelt (Classes at Lakes West/East)
Wednesdays & Thursdays, April 10, 11, 17, 18 at 10:30 a.m. and, Wednesday,
April 24, play a round of golf at 11:00 a.m. (Meet at 10:30 a.m.)
Golf Professional: Billy Edmondson
Mondays & Wednesdays, May 6, 8, 13, 15 at 1:00 p.m. and Friday, May 17, play a
round of golf at 1:00 p.m. (Meet at 12:30 p.m.)
Golf Professional: Sarah Bakefelt (Classes to at Lakes West/East)
Monday through Thrusday, May 6, 7, 8, 9 at 10:00 a.m. and Friday, May 10, play a
round of golf at 10:00 a.m. (Meet at Lakes East at 9:30 a.m.)
Willowbrook /Willowcreek:
623-876-3032
Riverview:
623-876-3027
South:
623-876-3017
April/May Snack Shop Hours
Open Daily 6am - 5pm
Ranger Hours
Rangers donated a total of 158.25 hours.
Quail: 10.50
North: 60.50
South: 32.75
Riverview: 3.50
Willow:
23.00
Lakes:
28.00
For information regarding joining our
program, please contact Brian Duthu at
623-876-3053 or [email protected].
Volunteer Ranger meetings are held at 3:00
pm on the last Thursday of each month at
Talisman Hall.
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BOWLING
SUNVIEWS • APRIL 2013
SCBA January 2013 High Scores
CONGRATULATIONS!
SCBA Tournament Results
The Sun City Bowling Association Tournament was held on Saturday, March 2 at
Lakeview Lanes hosted over 65 teams. Congratulations to the tournament winners!
Division One Doubles
Division Two Doubles
Average 360 and higher
Average 359 and under
WOMEN’S
200+ Games
Nancy Bollman
Danny Burke
Chris Gonos
Bobbi Daniels
Sara Harrell
Andrea Lewis
Dot Nisted
Marci Bruno
Cori Lewis
Julie Subica
Kathy Crowley
Linda Warren
Jan Wolverton
Linda Case
Ingrid Hallgren
Susan Nation
Sharon McCauley
Laura Mahler
Denise Matich
Pat Faulds
269
256
254
246
244
235
235
234
232
229
225
225
225
224
224
224
223
219
217
215
300 Game
Rube Edwards
Choc Higa
700 Series
Gary Bentley
Perry Hatter
Mel Shirey
Roger Hazen
Kurt Neish
Bruce Lamb
Fred Jones
Alan Wagner
Rube Edwards
David Hurley
Rich Matich
Roger Schissler
Dan Wolverson
Wayne Wisniewski
Ray Keller
Carmen Sprague
Jennifer Nation
Barbara Beck
Cheryl Brown
Beverly French
Armida Morales
Marilyn Schroeder
Ethyl Fischer
Gail Jones
Alice Miller
Patty Edwards
774
770
762
756
756
754
752
742
741
740
740
738
737
735
730
215
214
213
213
213
213
213
212
212
212
210
L. Dicino/M. Greendyk
A. Gramlich/A. Jones
C. Spraguer/D. Russell
L. Korittky/P. Sellew
D. Hamilton/S. Harroll
B. Gollmer/V. Gollmer
B. Brandt/T. McCauley
K. Plante/J. VanDerNoord
S. McCauley/B. McCauley
S. Fitzgerald/L. Fitzgerald
P. Krejci/S. Krejci
J. Fagan/T.
D. Kulka/L. Kulka
600 Series
Chris Gonos
Andrea Lewis
Nancy Bollman
Julie Subica
Patty Edwards
Sharon McCauley
Jennifer Nation
Gail Jones
Cori Larsen
Choc Higa
John Marvel
Noel Buss
Marty Hopman
Ed Jensen
Matt Fischette
Tim Walker
Rich Slager
Bill Hankins
Roger Beebe
Ken Edward
Warren Reimer
Rich Grudzien
Robert Doering
Fritz Haverstick
MEN’S
725
724
719
719
719
715
715
714
710
708
708
706
705
703
700
250+ Game
Mel Shirey
Bruce Lamb
John Marvel
298
290
289
Rich Matich
Ray Keller
Perry Hatter
Mike Gallery
Roger Hazen
David Hurley
Jim Rees
Roger Schissler
Dan Wolverton
Alan Wagner
Rich Argust
Bob Hilbrant
Ed Jensen
Fred Jones
Tim Walker
John Grams
Noel Buss
Tom Palfrey
Gary Bentley
Dave Haley
651
647
635
626
613
608
608
603
601
289
288
287
279
279
279
279
279
279
279
278
278
278
278
278
277
275
274
269
269
$ 93
75
75
65
61
56
53
49
46
43
40
37 Fagan
35
R. Lamb/T. Walker
$ 73
F. Scheffelmaier/J. McKay 59
48
W. Wisniewski/J. Scoville
30
G. Burke/D. Burke
Fred Jones (pictured right) was trying to
recruit bowlers for the Sun City Bowling Association Tournament by offering to bowl in the
ladies tournament. The skirt didn’t help; Fred
was rejected from entering the tournament.
Better luck next time, Fred!
Doug Lang
Perry Ramentol
Rich Grudzien
James Lukes
Richard Maske
Larry Ely
Fritz Haverstick
Dennis Smith
Wayne Wisniewski
John Prosniewski
Lewis Faulds
Bill Gollmer
269
269
268
268
268
267
267
267
267
265
264
263
Bell Lanes - 623-876-3050
16810 N 99th Ave
Memo’s Bistro
Ladies No-Tap Results
Over 40 ladies competed in a recent 9-pin no-tap tournament at Lakeview Lanes. Congratulations to the winners!
Class C - 138 and under
Class A – 156 and up
Cori Larsen
Ingrid Hallgren
Sharon McCauley
Julie Powell
Alice Miller
Armida Morales
$34
30
28
26
24
22
Shirley Hysell
Donna Johnson
Sherry Neb
Gayle Thompson
Sharen Clevenger
Jan Fagan
$34
29
29
26
24
22
Class B – 139-155
Irene McNutt
Laura Mahler
Linda Case
Joyce Kissinger
Lois Kinnison
Dorothy Nisted
$34
30
28
26
24
22
Lakeview Lanes - 623-876-3055
10502 W Thunderbird Blvd
JiMichael’s
Lakeview Cafe
7am-8pm - 7 days a week
M-F: 7am-8pm Sa & Su: 7am-2pm
Inside Lakeview Lanes
Breakfast Served
All Day!
Inside Bell Lanes
623-876-3057
623-933-8261
From our Family to Yours!
Sun City’s Best Fish Fry!
Specials:
Hand-Battered Cod!
All You Can Eat Fri: 11am-8pm
Prime Rib - Thurs & Sat
All You Can Eat - Wed & Fri
Includes soup and 2 sides
Fish Fry (Cod) * Shimp Fry
Includes soup, coleslaw, and potato
$9.99
$8.99
A Community Newsletter
NEWS/CENTER NEWS
ADWR Grants RCSC Water Allocation Relief
At a meeting with the Viewpoint Lake
Management Board on February 19,
RCSC General Manager Jan Ek was
pleased to announce that Arizona
Department of Water Resource officials
granted relief from state water-allotment
requirements, ending more than two
years of management research and
analysis to address annual seepage from
the RCSC-owned lake caused by liner
damage which has occurred naturally
due to environmental conditions over
time.
The reaction from meeting attendees
was overwhelmingly positive. “We are
all relieved to have a solution that does
not create an excessive financial burden
to our community nor cause extreme
disruption to Sun City and its residents,”
Ek stated.
By not staying within the required
allotment, RCSC could have faced fines
of $150,000 or more. Throughout this
process, RCSC avoided these fines by
using less water on golf courses and
purchasing additional water allotments,
which cost up to $90,000 per year. Due
to this ruling, RCSC is no longer required
to meet these mandated allotments.
In the process of reviewing every option
available, a water management plan was
created including RCSC’s historical data,
and submitted to ADWR explaining that
the seepage of Viewpoint Lake would
cause RCSC to continually exceed the
total maximum annual water allotment
and the cost of replacing the lake’s liner
was cost prohibitive and disproportionate for the community.
The stipulation in granting the relief
from meeting the total water allocation
during ADWR’s Phoenix Active Management Area (PhxAMA) Third Management
Plan period is the replacement of the
golf course irrigation systems at North,
Willowcreek, Riverview, Willowbrook
and Lakes East in the next five years.
The other stipulation is that RCSC disseminate water education materials to
residents by providing water education
classes on an annual basis.
While PhxAMA’s third management plan
period will come to an end in the next
couple years once the fourth management plan is completed by ADWR, RCSC
will be able to apply again for administrative review and based on this recent
approval, RCSC can expect to receive
similar, if not identical, stipulations and
approval. The fourth management plan
will be for a period of ten years.
At left, RCSC General
Manager Jan Ek shares a
big smile and the spotlight with Jerry Klaus,
Viewpoint Lake Management Board Member,
after the announcement
that ADWR granted
relief from state water
allotment requirements.
Volunteer Auditors Needed
Finance, Budget & Audit Committee
If you have a background as an auditor and would be interested in serving as a volunteer on the Finance, Budget & Audit Committee, please contact the Board Office at
623-561-4620 or email [email protected] for more information. The volunteers
conduct audits of the books and records of the RCSC Clubs, when requested by the
club itself, by the Club’s office and/or the Board of Directors. The audits are conducted
at the RCSC Corporate Office and are scheduled to fit the auditors’ availability. Please
provide your resume and references, along with a letter stating why you would be
interested in serving in this capacity, to the Board Office at 10626 W. Thunderbird Blvd.,
Sun City, AZ 85351, or email the information to the board office as noted above.
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Friends of the Library
WHAT’S NEW? How about four new board members for “Friends”?
Camilla Kuberka has served on her Condo Board as Chairperson for 12 years, Shuffleboard president for six years, mini-golf president for five years and the Bocce Treasurer for four years. She served for 10 years on the RCSC Board of Directors Election
Committee and was a volunteer at the Sun City Library for nine years and as a library
assistant.
Judy Wannamaker recently retired. Originally from Minnesota, she has lived in Sun
City for the past 16 years. She was a real estate agent the past 11 years. Judy has been
a volunteer for the “Book Buddy” program. She belongs to the Computer Club and
served as Co-Chair for her Condo Association for the past two years.
Jerry Walczak has been a resident of Phoenix since 1994 and moved to Sun City three
years ago upon retirement but keeps busy as the Monitor at Quail Run Golf Course,
the chairman for the annual club championship and the annual octogenarian tournament. He is the chairman and Yard Director of his HOA, a board member of Sun City
Men’s Green Committee and the Golf Advisory Board.
Suzanne Isenberg is a former elementary school teacher in New Jersey and New York.
She was the program director and event coordinator in Tucson and Phoenix for retirement communities for the past 22 years. Suzanne has volunteered as a tutor several
times per week for the El Mirage School System. She also belongs to the fiction and
mystery book clubs at the library. Busy People!
WHAT’S COMING?
Bell Library - The Master Gardeners will be at Bell on April 1 to provide information on
desert vegetation from 10 a.m. until noon.
Books Around The Corner - “The Friends Bookstore” is having a half-price sale on all
Science Fiction Books.
Book Clubs will meet as usual. Mystery Book Club - April 3; Murder & Mayhem (who
came up with this name?) Book Club - April 4; Fiction Book Club – April 25. The
Socrates Café will meet on April 6.
Visiting Authors - Sharon Catlett on April 5 to discuss her book, “Farmlands, Forts and
Country Life: the Story of Southwest Denver.” Jan Cleere on April10 to discuss her book,
“Levis & Lace: Arizona Women who made History.”
John Tenuta on April 19 to discuss “Autobiography of a Barber.”
Fairway Library: Learn how to navigate, download books and use e-Readers. Instructions available April 3, 4, 5, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19 and 24. Check with the library for times
and your needs.
Both Libraries will have Roxanne Butler from Prime Care Hospice checking blood pressure. She will be at Bell on April 9 from 10 to 11 a.m. and at Fairview on April 11 from
10 to 11 a.m. and again on April 29 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
I grew up thinking that as long as your blood stayed inside your body and moved
around that you were OK. Remember when we did not have seat belts? Or you and
all your buddies shared a soda or a lick on a lollipop? And nobody got sick!
NEEDS? The Friends of the Library is always looking for volunteers and or donations!
We’re a non-profit organization which consists of many individuals volunteering their
time to promote, enhance and expand the Library. In addition to promoting the
Library, we have a program called “The Book Buddies.” This program brings books and
more to your door at no cost (if you are incapacitated). Judy Wannamaker is very passionate about this one and needs volunteers to help her expand so that she can reach
more homebound patrons. These are individuals who cannot leave their homes but
still want to utilize the Library. To volunteer or learn more about this program, please
call the Friend’s Bookstore at 602-651-2014.
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MONITORED ACTIVITIES
SUNVIEWS • APRIL 2013
Tips for Seniors from Daily Fitness...
Have a Ball Building Core
Monitored Activities
Racquetball
Billiard Tables
Balancing on a Fitness Ball is a great way to engage
core muscles. Darlene Henderson uses a “walkout”
technique to position herself for abdominal crunches.
Ball training is only one of the many exercise formats
Darlene learned from fitness professional, Jane Fortier.
Core strength is critical to functional fitness – that is, fitness essential to both daily living and regular activities.
Strong core muscles help maintain appropriate posture
and reduce strain on the spine. The “core” actually consists of many different muscles that stabilize the spine
and pelvis and run the entire length of the torso. The
goal of core stability is to maintain a solid foundation,
and transfer energy from the center of the body out to
the limbs.
Bell Lanes
Lakeview Lanes
Fairway Center
M-Sa: 8a - 9p; Su: 12p - 8p
M-Sa: 8a - 8p; Su 12p - 6p
M-Sa: 5a -9p; Su: 8a - 9p
Working with the fitness ball is only one of the many
forms of exercise used by Daily Fitness trainers.
Machines, free weights and alternative exercises are
introduced to meet client needs. To learn more about
working with a personal trainer at any of the Sun City
fitness centers, call 623-256-7901 or visit www.DailyFitnessLLC.com.
Shuffleboard
Sundial Center
Bell Lanes - Indoor:
Lakeview - Outdoor:
Doors Open: TH @ 5p. Bingo 630p
$7 for all 18 games w/3 special games.
Open to the public.
Boating/ Fishing
Lakeview Center
M-Sa: 6a - 7p; Su: 8a - 7p
Bocce Courts
Marinette Center
Sundial Center
M-Sa: 6a - 7p; Su: 8a - 7p
Daily 6a - 9p
Bell Lanes
Lakeview Lanes
Bell
Sundial
Fairway
Wed Apr 03 at 11:30 am
Wed Apr 10 at 11:30 am
Wed Apr 17 at 11:30 am
with Dick
with Dick
with Jane
M-Sa: 8a - 9p; Su: 12p - 8p
M-Sa: 8a - 8p; Su 12p - 6p
Fitness Training
Daily Fitness
623-256-7901
Zen Wellness Tai Chi
Master Mike
623-537-9443
Massage
United Therapists
Services
623-972-4924
Afternoon Facial
Special - Only $60
thru June 10
623-521-9549
Spas
Bell Center 18+ only:
Fairway Center 18+ only:
Lakeview Center:
Marinette Center:
Mountain View Center:
Oakmont Center 18+ only:
Sundial Center 18+ only:
M-Sa: 5a - 9p; Su:
M-Sa: 5a - 9p; Su:
M-Sa: 6a - 7p; Su:
Daily 8a - 7p
Daily 8a - 7p
Daily 10a - 5:30p
M-Sa: 6a - 9p; Su:
8a - 8p
8a - 8p
8a - 7p
8a - 8p
Bell Center 18+ only:
Lap Pool: M-F: 5-7a;9a-9p;
Fitness Centers
Bell Center
Fairway Center 18+ only:
Lakeview Center
Marinette Center
Mountain View Center
Oakmont Center
Sundial Center
Sa 5a-9p; Su 8a-8p
M-Sa:
M-Sa:
M-Sa:
M-Sa:
M-Sa:
M-Sa:
M-Sa:
5a
5a
6a
6a
6a
6a
6a
-
9p;
9p;
7p;
7p;
7p;
7p;
9p;
Su:
Su:
Su:
Su:
Su:
Su:
Su:
8a
8a
8a
8a
8a
8a
8a
-
8p
8p
7p
7p
7p
5p
8p
Horseshoe Courts
Marinette Center
Mountain View Center
Walking Pool: M-Sa: 5a-9p; Su 8a-8p
Fairway Center 18+ only:
Lap Pool:
Walking Pool:
M-Sa: 5a-9p; Su 8a-8p
M-Sa: 5a - 9p; Su 8a - 8p
Lakeview Center
M-Sa: 6a-7p; Su: 8a-7p
Children's Pool Hours for Ages 4-15 yrs - Daily 4p-7p
Marinette Center
M-Sa: 6a - 7p; Su 8a - 7p
Daily 8a - 7p
M & Th: 9a-7p; Tu, W, F, Sa & Su 8a-7p
Children's Pool Hours for Ages 44-15 yrs - Daily 1-4p
Jogging / Walking Track
Mountain View Center - Regular Hours: M-Sa 6a-7p, Su 8a-7p
Indoor
*M: 4/1,8,15: 6a-9a, 10a-7p; Th: 4/4, 11, 18: 6a-9a, 10a-7p
Children's Pool Hours for Ages 4-15 yrs - Daily 10a-1p
Fairway Center: 18+ only
Sundial Center
M-Sa 5a - 9p; Su: 8a - 8p
Daily 6a - 8a
Marinette Center
Sun Bowl
M-Sa 6a - 7p; Su 8a - 7p
Dawn to Dusk
Bell Center:
Fairway Center
Bell Center:
Lakeview Center
Marinette Center
Mountain View Center
Sundial Center
Oakmont Center 18+ only:
Salt Water Pool Open Daily 10a-5:30p
Sundial Center 18+ only:
Large Pool - Regular Hours: M-Sa 6a-9p; Su 8a-8p
*M: 4/1,8,15: 6a-8a, 10a-5p, 7p-9p; Tu: 4/2,9,16: 6a-8a, 10a-9p; Th:
4/4,11,18: 6a-8a, 10a-5p, 7p-9p; F: 4/5,12,19: 6a-8a, 10a-9p
Library (602) 652-3000
M: 9a - 7p; Tu-Sa: 9a - 5p
M-F 9a - 4p
Mini Golf
Member Services
M-Sa: 8a - 9p; Su: 12p - 8p
Daily 7a - 7p
Swimming Pools
Outdoor
March Group Equipment Demos:
Court A Daily: 7p - 9p
Court B Su, M, W, & F: 6a-1p & 3-9p
Tu, Th, & Sa: 6a-5p & 7- 9p
Bingo
Bowling Lanes
“Exercises performed on a fitness ball challenge core
musculature”, Fortier states. “Core muscles have two
different roles – one to move the body (Mobilizers)
and one to resist or control movement (Stabilizers). In
the core, mobilizing muscles move the body in several
different directions – bending forwards, backwards,
sideways and twisting. Stabilizing muscles keep the
individual bones of the spine correctly aligned when
the mobilizers are at work. Exercises on the fitness ball
use both mobilizers and stabilizers, thus improving core
strength & stability. These exercises lead to stronger
trunk musculature and better functional fitness.”
Bell Center
M-Sa: 6a - 9p;
M-Sa: 6a - 7p;
M-Sa: 6a - 7p;
Daily: 8a - 7p
M-Sa: 6a - 9p;
Su: 8a - 8p
Su: 8a - 7p
Su: 8a - 7p
Su: 8a - 8p
Exercise Pool: Regular Hours: M-Sa: 6a-9p; Su 8a-8p
*M: 4/1,8,15: 6-10a,12p-4p, 5-9p; Tu: 4/2,9,16: 6-10a, 7p-9p; Tu 4/23 &
4/30: 6a-12p, 4-9p: Th 4/4, 11, 18: 6a-10a, 5-9p; Th: 4/25: 6a-12p, 4-9p;
F: 4/5, 12, 19: 6a-10a, 12p-4p, 7p-9p
Table Tennis
Bell Center: M,W, F: 6a-12p, 3p-9p; Tu: 6a-10a, 12p-7p;
Th: 6a-7p; Sa: 6a-10a, 12p-9p; Su: 8a-1p, 3p-8p
Tennis
Bell Center: 623-977-3325
Pickleball
Marinette Center
Mountain View: Outdoor:
M-Sa: 6a - 7p; Su: 8a - 7p
M-Sa: 7:30a - 7p; Su: 8a - 7p
M-Sa: 6a-8p; Su: 8a-8p
Lakeview Center: 623-561-4676 M-Sa: 7:30a-7p; Su: 8a-7p
Marinette Center: 623-876-3054 M-Sa: 6a-7p; Su 8a-7p
Mountain View: 623-876-3042 M-Sa: 7:30a-7p; Su: 8a-7p
A Community Newsletter EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
PAGE 9
2013 Sun Bowl Shows - Now with Gourmet Food Vendors
All Sun Bowls shows are free to RCSC cardholders and their guests. Come early and
bring your lawn chairs. Gourment food vendors available 1 1/2 hours prior to show.
Joe Bourne – Motown Show
March 31 at 7pm
Come out for a cool evening and groove to the music of the Motor City. Without a
doubt, Joe will bring the sounds alive that made Detroit famous!
Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns
April 7 at 7pm
This Phoenix-based musical powerhouse promises to have the audience on their
feet with their unique mix of 60s and 70s big band sounds and progressive blues.
All you’ll say is “Wow!” – what a show!
Burnett Family Bluegrass Band
April 14 at 7pm
Named by the Arizona Republic as an “Arizona favorite,” this all-family group from
Flagstaff weaves their multi-instrumental talents with the genetically tuned vocal
chords that produce sweet, familial, DNA- blended harmonies. Woo-whoo!
Apple – A Tribute to the Beatles
April 21 at 7pm
Beatlemania lives on! The sights and sounds of the Fab Four will bring the British
invasion back to Sun City all over again!
Gene Styles – A Tribute to Elvis
April 28 at 7pm
In this tribute, Gene re-creates the look and sound of Elvis in the late 60s to the early
70s. Come and find out why so many people are saying that this show is the best tribute to Elvis they have ever seen.
Arizona Trio
May 5 at 7:30pm
Fun, family-style entertainment will have audiences of all ages clapping and singing
along with this energetic stage show covers a wide variety of genres including tunes
from the early 50s and 60s, from The Kingston Trio and to the Everly Brothers, plus
great western Roy Roger’s classics.
Jan Sandwich Quartet
May 12 at 7:30pm
Jan has performed in hundreds of nightclubs and resorts throughout Arizona and California. She is a seasoned, smooth and very cool. Any way you “slice” it, Jan Sandwich
promises an evening to remember!
Pictured below: left to right - Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns, Burnett Family
Bluegrass Band, Jan Sandwick
April Movie Dates
FREE POPCORN!
Saturdays at Mountain View
Shows at 2pm and 7pm on 4/6, 4/13, 4/30, 4/27
Wednesdays at Marinette
Shows at 2pm and 7pm on 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24
Movies are free to RCSC Cardholders and their guests. There are three ways to find out “What’s Playing?” Sign up for Movie and Events email at sunaz.com and the monthly listing will be emailed to you
on the last Wednesday of each month. Call RCSC at 623-561-4600 for a recorded message of movie
titles. Pick up a flyer from Mountain View, Marinette or the Clubs Office.
Movies are closed-captioned for the hearing impaired and projected onto a screen from a DVD.
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CLUB EVENTS
FMIC =
For more information contact:
Bocce
Tournaments: M, Tu, W, F 4/1-5/3 at 10a
Open Play: Th, 4/4-5/2 at 10am, Su 4/728 at 2pm, F 4/5-5/3 at 7pm
Board Meeting: M 4/1 at 5:30pm
Membership Meeting: M 4/8 at 11:30am
Playoffs: Sa 4/6 at 10am
Super Playoffs: Sa 4/13 at 9am
Picnic & Fun Games - Annual Picnic
and Fun Games for members & guests
M 4/8, 8am-4pm at the bocce courts
and Sundial Mall. Enjoy unique & crazy
games with a picnic to follow.
Playoffs & Super Tournament - Sa 4/6,
10am & Su 4/13at 9am. Enjoy coffee
and donuts. FMIC: Mike 623-242-9899
or Edith 623-594-4173
Fairway Dance Club
Join us for the best music of the 50s & 60s at Fairway every 2nd and 4th Saturday from
7 to 10p.m. Doors open at 6p.m. Membership is open to all current RCSC cardholders
and costs $1 per year. Dance fees are members $3, guests $5. All are welcome. Casual
dress code, shorts allowed. BYOB and snacks. Cups and ice provided. Next dance 4/13
at Bell Social Hall (not Fairway). Next meeting is 4/27 at Fairway from 5:30 to 6:30p.m.
(members only). Please plan to attend. General admittance at 6:30p.m. Dancing
7-10p.m. Visit our website at www.fairwaydanceclub.com or phone 623-428-5204.
Rhythm Ramblers Big Band Dance
Featuring singers Marge Nelson and Barry Dale on Tuesday, April 2 and May 7 at Sundial
Auditorium, 2:30-4:30 p.m. RCSC cardholder $4; guests $6. Dress comfortably and bring
own refreshments; ice and glasses provided. FMIC 876-8464.
New England Club
Spring is here again and it’s time for The
New England Club to celebrate all our
birthdays. On April 13, we will meet at
Oakmont at 5p.m. for social time and
after a short business meeting, dinner
will be soup and salad. We’re all looking
forward to some delicious homemade
soups from our great New England
cooks. After dinner, there will be a raffle
and we’ll play card bingo, so bring your
dimes. And Happy Birthday to us all!
Duplicate Bridge (ACBL)
The Sun City Duplicate Bridge Club
(ACBL) meets Mondays and Thursdays
at 1 pm at Lakeview Social Hall #1. Club
Championship games on Monday,
April 8 and Thursday, April 11. The card
fee will be an additional $1 for these
games.
Best Friends Dog Club
April 16- Fairway Arizona Room # 1 & 2
9:00am Coffee and Refreshments
9:30am General Membership Meeting
10:00am Guest Speaker; 11:00am Pizza
& Salad Party ** Must sign by 4/1. **
Visit www.bestfriendsdogclub.org
Sun City Singles (Friday Night) Dance Club
Come and enjoy a fun filled evening dancing and socializing at Sundial. Our ballroom
dances are open to all RCSC cardholders and their invited guests. Couples are welcome.
Admission is $3 members, $5 guests. Musicians provide lively ballroom music from
7 to 10pm. Free dance lessons are offered at 6:15pm. Coffee and ice provided. April
schedule: April 5-Manuel Dorantes (Easter Dance); April 12-Bob Roppolo; April 19-Mike
Carollo; April 26-Rich Howard Orchestra. FMIC 623-533-5493.
Sundial (Saturday Night) Dance Club
Join us from 7:00 to 10:00pm at Sundial Auditorium and see what’s new! Admission
is $4 members, $6 guests/visitors. Special Dances cost more. Membership for RCSC
cardholders $4. Visit our website at http://www.sundialdanceclub.com/. Great Lineup
for April - 4/6 Three Amigos, 4/13 Moore Quartet, 4/20 Buddy Moeck, 4/27 Terry McFee.
FMIC Don Schroeder 623-815-9530
Bell Tea Dance
Wednesday Afternoons April 3, 10, 17, 24 from 2-4 p.m. in Bell Social Halls 1 & 2
Members $4/Guests $5 FMIC 623-933-8873
Sun City Ballroom Dance Club
It’s Spring Fling Party Time on Sunday, April 7. Music and free 1/2 hour lesson at 6:30pm
provided by dance instructor, Frank Romani. Dancing from 7 to 9:30pm. Bell Center
Social Hall. Singles and couples welcome. Three Mixers. Cost for members $3; guests $5
Sun City Conert Band Season Finale
Presents its Spring Concert at the Mountain View Auditorium on Monday, April 22 at
7:00 p.m. This replaces our scheduled May concert at Sundial. Our all-volunteer band
celebrates National Volunteer Month by performing a variety of musical styles from
American Jazz to Sousa and Goldman along with the very talented vocalist Jane Higgs.
Open to RCSC Cardholders and their invited guests. Admission is free.
Creative Quilters
Meetings-Friday at 9:30am at Lakeview
Applique demonstrations, 12:30-1:30p
No charge for club members.
April 5 Prepared Edge Applique
April 12 Fused Applique
April 26 Machine Applique
April 8 - Beginning Machine Quilting
Class– 9:00–12, $6 for club members
FMIC: Jeanne Meisser 623-583-6111
Grandmothers & Friends
Grandmothers & Friends meet at the
Oakmont Center from 9 to 11 a.m.
Monday mornings for our workshops.
Second Monday of each month is our
social meeting from 1 to 2:30p.m. Call
Charlene at 623-583-9575 or Shirley
Kaepernick at 623-876-2016 for more
information.
Sun City Players Present “Moon Over Buffalo”
This hilarious stage play runs from April 12-14 and April 18-21 at Mountain View Auditorium. Tickets are $10. Available online at www.suncityplayerscommunitytheater.org
or in person at Fairway Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to noon. Call 623-972-9421 for
more ticket information (no phone ticket sales).
Handbell Ringers of Sun City - “Strollin’ in the Park”
Spring concert at American Lutheran Church, Sunday, April 7 at 3p.m. Cost $5.
Hear music such as “Annie Laurie,” “Down By The Old Mill Stream,” “Over The Rainbow”
and the theme from “Love Story.” Libbie Randels will direct 24 ringers. The Handbell
Ringers of Sun City are also sponsoring “Spring Fling,” a handbell workshop for any ringers in the SW Valley at Fairway on Saturday, April 20 at 8a.m.
Sun City Women’s Chorus presents “Celebrate Music”
On Sunday, April 7 at 2pm at Sundial Auditorium, this 70-member chorus will entertain
you both new pieces aand old favorites such as “And All That Jazz,” “Bewitched,” “Love
Changes Everything” and “Lullaby of Broadway.” Tickets are $5 available from Chorus
members or at the Sundial Box Office one hour before show. FMIC 623-933-7647.
SUNVIEWS • APRIL 2013
Sun City Democratic Club
Guns in America, a PBS film, will be
shown at the Sun City Democratic
Club meeting on Thursday, April 4 at
6:30p.m. at Fairway. This film gives
historical background on the gun
culture in America, presenting a variety
of viewpoints, from the NRA to Black
Panthers. Coffee and cookies begins at
6:00p.m. FMIC Jacquie Rose at 623-8758406 or email [email protected]
Sun City Republican Club
Annual picnic on Monday, April 22 with
dinner starting at 6:15 p.m. Program
follows at 7:00 p.m. A number of Arizona’s dignitaries, as well as Maricopa
County’s Republicans, plan to drop by
to meet you and discuss important
issues. This will be a great time for
friends and fellow Republicans to enjoy
meeting their office holders of local,
county and state offices. The picnic is
being held at the Quail Run Pavilion
overlooking the Quail Run Golf Course.
Cost is $10 for RCSC Cardholders, $12
for all others. Tickets can be purchased
at the door or from a Republican Club
board member. Call 623-972-5647
or 623-308-4899 for tickets or more
information.
SunMacs Computer Club
General Meeting: “Tips and Tricks
for Getting Better with your Apple
product,”presented by Anthony and
Eder, partners in “mytechnonerd.com,”
a consulting,advisory, and “we do
everything for Macintosh” firm. Sat 4/6
at 9am Sundial West Hall. Coffee plus at
8:30 am. Wear your name tag. FMIC 623933-5300 or www.sunmacs.org. New
Members: RCSC Card Required. Annual
Dues $20 single/$30 per couple
NextGen
NextGen is a social club designed to be
operated by Sun City residents younger
than 67, but is open to all RCSC cardholders. Meetings at 7p.m. on the 1st Tuesday
and the 3rd or 4th Thursday at Fairway,
unless posted otherwise. Dues are $5 per
year. Proof of age and a valid RCSC card
are required. April events:
Wed 4/10-Pool party at Bell 5:30-9p.m.
Bring snacks & drinks (no glass!)
Sat 4/13-18-hole golf outing. Noonish.
Dinner at 6p.m. Sat 4/20-Group hike at
Estrella Mountain Park. 9a.m. Meet at
parking area near Ramada 6 to hike the
Baseline Trail. Bring snack, water (no
glass), and hiking essentials.
Sun 4/21-Bowl at Bell Lanes 1:15p.m.
Tues 4/23-Breakfast at JiMichael’s at
Lakeview Lanes. 9a.m.
Thurs 4/25, Fri 4/26 - Sedona overnight.
Dates and times subject to change.
Please check our website calendar for
current information at http://www.
nextgensuncity.org or inquire via email
at [email protected]
A Community Newsletter
Book In Hand
Book in Hand, a new RCSC Chartered
Club, meets at 1 p.m. year-round on the
2nd Friday of the month in room 133 at
Fairway. Books are selected by consensus; members will rotate monitoring the
discussions. Fairway Library will order
and hold copies for members with Maricopa County Library Cards. Membership
open to all RCSC cardholders; no annual
dues at this time. Upcoming books
selections: 4/12 “Hotel on the Corner of
Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford; 5/10
“The Warmth of Other Suns” by Isobel
Wilkerson; 6/14 “My Sister’s Keeper” by
Jodi Picoult. Prospective members are
invited to read the selections and show
up at the meeting.
Sun City RV Club
Any resident interested is welcome to
attend the following meetings: Caravan
meeting on Friday 4/26 at 9:30am at
Sundial; potluck with entertainment
on Tuesday 4/23 at 5:30pm at Sundial.
Besides adventures to local venues in
Arizona, there are trips to other states.
Cards (hand & foot and others) on the
2nd Tuesday at Lakeview and the 2nd
Wednesday at Fairway. Games start at
5pm. Open to current RCSC Cardholders. FMIC Jerry at 480-699-3525
Stretch ‘N Slim Picnic
It’s time for the annual Stretch ‘n Slim
“Farewell to Snowbirds Picnic” on
Thursday, April 11 at 11a.m. at Oakmont
Patio for fun and feasting on a wide
variety of hot and cold dishes made by
our members and some desserts. There
will be lots of fun stories and sharing of
our plans for this summer’s activities.
Fairway Knitters Club
The Fairway Center Knitters Club will be
hosting a class on Hairpin Lace on April
19 at 10:00 a.m. in Arizona Room #4 at
the Fairway Recreation Center. Pauline
Gold will be teaching the class. Please
bring a crochet hook and practice yarn.
This class is free to all members
Spanish Club April Meeting
Spring Meeting/Brunch on Friday, April
19 at 10a.m. The Links Neighborhood
Grill at 18823 N. Country Club Pkwy,
Peoria (Westbrook Village). FMIC Laura
623-875-3868.
Lakeview Ceramics
Lakeview Ceramics & Porcelain Club
monthly membership meeting on April
4 at 9am in the clubroom. Casino trip
on April 12 will be on the agenda. New
members are always welcome. Annual
dues are $5. Club hours are 9am-1pm,
Monday thru Friday and Tuesday
evenings from 5:30-9pm. April classes
include airbrushing on the 2nd and 4th
Friday. Come with a piece of greenware
and EZ Strokes. Claylifting on the 3rd
Wednesday; pieces provided, bring your
own exacto knife. FMIC 974-5979 during
club hours.
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Arts & Crafts Classes
Arts & Crafts Classes
Games
Sew ‘N’ Sew Club
LV contact sewnsew.info
Bell Craft Club
Mah Jongg
If you enjoy playing cards, chances are
you will enjoy playing Mah Jongg as
well. It is a fun and entertaining game
using tiles instead of cards. The purpose,
somewhat like gin rummy, is to create
a hand with a specific arrangement of
suits and numbers.
The Mah Jongg club plays on Tuesday
from noon to 4p.m. at Sundial and at
Marinette on Sunday noon to 4p.m. and
Thursday 6 to 9p.m.
The Mah Jongg club is open to residents
holding a valid RCSC card. For more
information contact or Janis at 623-8753969 or Susan Edwards at 623-910-1271.
Program meetings Thursdays 9:30–11am on 4/4 Show
& Tell, 4/11; 4/18; 4/25.
Certification required for all machine use. Classes
offered. Sign up in clubroom for:
Baby Lock Crafter’s Choice machine
1 – 3-hour class – cost $6
Serger Machine – Baby Lock Imagine – Jet Threading
machine.
1 – 3-hour class – cost $6
Embroidery Machine – Baby Lock.
2 – 3-hour classes – cost $12
Cover Stitch Machine
1 – 3-hour class – cost $6
Heavy Duty for bulky fabrics machine
1 – 3-hour class – cost $6
Embroidery SIG Wednesday 4/17, 1–3pm (Special
interest group of members to meet, discuss, share,&
network on the subject of machine embroidery.)
Silk Ribbon Workshop: Silk Ribbon Artists workshops
to teach silk ribbon hand embroidery – check schedule
in the room.
Sewing classes on topics requested by members are
scheduled.
Thursday, April 4, 12:30-3:30pm, One Block Wonder
Talbe Runner - Part 2
Wednesday, April 10, 9:30am-12:30pm Sewing 101 Part 1, Tips & techniques for sewing.
Wednesday, April 17, 9:30am-12:30pm Sewing 101 Part 2, Tips & techniques for sewing.
Saturday, April 20, 9:30am-3pm, Brensan Studios
Jacket - Part 1 - The “Tasmania” Pattern
Saturday, April 27, 9:30am-3pm, Brensan Studios
Jacket - Part 2 - The “Tasmania” Pattern
Please see reservation list in clubroom for specifics on
supplies, class size and cost.
Open clubroom with boutique sales and donations
accepted: Tuesday & Saturday 9am – 3:30pm and
Thursday 11:30am – 3:30pm.
Arts & Crafts Classes
Fairway Ceramics
Classes for the month of April.
April 4,Thursday, 9am to Noon
Rose Vase with Mary Jo Beall
Using a wavy vase, Duncan Satin and Crystal Glazes,
Mary Jo will show how
to paint a beautiful vase for yourself or gift giving.
April 9,Tuesday, 8am to ?
Thelma Thompson will teach you how to clay carve on
a gecko or penguin.
The flower really set off the whole design.
This class takes a special order and time to complete so
bring a bag lunch.
April 25,Thursday, 9am to Noon
Mary Jo Beall will demonstrate three quick projects
using Duncan’s Artisan Glaze.
This glaze comes in eight colors and there are countless
ways to mix and match them. Bring a vase, mug or
plate and watch out for the fun.
All classes require active current membership in
Fairway Ceramics and Porcelain Club and classes are
limited in size so sign up in the classroom soon
Annual dues $10. Classes are member
taught, free, and open to club members,
who must be current RCSC cardholders.
Drop by and pick up a schedule. Meetings 2nd Thursdays, Sept through May.
Club phone number 623-974-3497.
New Member Orientation: The schedule is on the bulletin board in the classroom.
Happy Hearts: Knitting and crocheting for veterans and
charity, Fri noon-3pm
Beading: Beginning – Thu 9am-noon
Advanced – Mon 9am-noon
Beading Workshop – Thu noon-3pm
Greeting Cards: Rubber Stamping, Mon noon-3pm
Card Embroidery, Wed noon-3pm and 6-9pm
Parchment Craft, Fri 9am-noon.
Copper Enameling: Wed 9am-noon & Thu 6-9pm.
Placemats: Mon 9-11:30am
Candle making: Tue 9am-noon
Scrapbooking: Sat 9am-3pm & Tue 5:30-8pm
Quilling, Tue 9am-noon
Sewing workshop: Tue noon-3pm, Serger lessons
available.
Acrylic Painting workshop: Tue noon-3pm
Plastic Canvas workshop: Tue noon-3pm
Knitting: Wed 9am-noon
Crocheting: Wed 12:30-3pm
Silk flowers: Thu 9am-noon
Craft Beading and Crafts workshop: Thu noon-3pm
Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery: Fri noon-3pm
Open Workshop for all: Wed 6-9pm
Monday Night Pinochle
Come to Monday Nite Pinochle and
meet new friends. We play to have a
fun night out. We play both single
and double deck.We meet at Oakmont
Center every Monday at 6:30p.m. Please
arrive by 6:15p.m. Membership due
are $3 per year with valid RCSC card.
Play fee is 50 cents per evening. Nonmembers (guests) must pay a fee of $2
per evening in addition to play fee of $1.
Punch cards and/or daily card accepted.
FMIC Cathey at 623-875-3893 or Linda at
623-512-7668.
Chess Club
Sun City Ballroom Dance Club
Lessons for beginners and challenge for
the advanced player. FMIC the Chess
club in Lakeview’s Social Hall #3 on
Wednesday or Thursday from 1-4pm.
Dance lessons are taught at the Bell
Center by Frank Romani.
Educational Classes
Dance
Sunday Night Dances Dancing with two mixers 7-930pm. Free dance l
lesson from 630 – 7pm with paid admission. Members $3;Guests/Visitors $5.
Monday Afternoon Lessons
One hour Fox Trot lesson: 12pm - Members $4;
Guests/Visitors $6
One hour East Coast Swing lesson: 1pm - Members
$4; Guests/Visitors $6
Wednesday Night Lesson & Dancing
One hour Rumba lesson 6pm & 2 hours open dancing 7-9 pm - Members $4; Guests/Visitors $6
Thursday Night Lessons
No partner required for the lessons - We rotate
partners so everyone has an opportunity to dance.
FMIC Darrell at 842-3917 or www.suncityballroomdanceclub.com
5:30 - 6:30pm - Waltz – 45 min Beginner Lesson &
15 min Practice - Members $4; Guests/Visitors $6
6:30 - 7:30pm - Waltz – 45 min Intermediate Lesson
& 15 min Practice - Members $4; Guests/Visitors $6
7:30 - 9:00pm - Tango – 45 min Beginner Lesson &
45 min Practice - Members $4; Guests/Visitors $6
FMIC 623-842-3917 or visit website at
www.suncityballroomdanceclub.com
SunMacs Computer Club
We specialize in Apple Products &
software. Located at Sundial; hours:
M-Th 8:30-10:30 & 12;30-2;30 also 1st
and 2nd F 12:30-2:30 Membership
requires a RCSC card; Annual dues
are $20 single/$30 couple ClassesRound Tables-Socials-Help Sessions are
available free to club members; some
require pre-registration, visit www.
sunmacs.org or club room for schedule.
FMIC (623) 933-5300
Spanish Club
Spanish Club-El Circulo Espanol classes
are on Mondays and Wednesdays in
Room #129 and on Thursdays in Room
#133 at Fairway. Students can join at any
time. Check out our Bulletin Board at
Fairway, near the Class Room or pickup
our flyer at Sun City Visitor Center at Bell.
FMIC [email protected]
Sports Classes
Bocce Club
Free Bocce Lessons
Mike (623)-242-9899
or Edith (623) 594-4173
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TOURS
SUNVIEWS • APRIL 2013
April 2013 Travel Tours
All tours are currently on sale in Clubs & Activities Office at Lakeview Center from 8:30 am to 4 pm weekdays. Tours are non-refundable. Please inquire about trip cancellation protection offered by All Aboard America (AAA) for overnight tours. Call the Club Office at 623-561-4665 for more details. The Lakeview Club Office is taking phone reservations with
credit card only by calling 623-561-4665.
April Day Tours
Still Available
April Overnight Tours
Algodones
Rocky Point, Mexico
Tuesday, April 2 (Depart 7:00 am - Return 7:00 pm)
$65 pp
Tuesday - Friday, April 2 – 5
Depart 8:00 am - Return 6:30 pm
$399 pp double; $569 pp single occupancy
We will stop at a fast food restaurant in Gila Bend
in the morning; you can get breakfast or just a
coffee. (Coach will also stop in Gila Bend on the
return). We should arrive at the border about
11:30 a.m. The motor coach parks on the U.S.
side and you walk about 100 yards to cross the
border into Mexico. In Algodones you will have
4 hours to spend bargaining, shopping or just
enjoying the different culture. We have plenty of
room in our coach’s luggage bays to bring home
your purchases. There are several nice restaurants in Algodones for lunch. Valid passport
required! All Abound America Bus Tours.
Rustler’s Rooste - Arizona’s Mountaintop Eatery
Thursday, April 4 (Depart 4:45 pm - Return 9:00 pm)
$70 pp
Established in 1971, the legend goes that the original site, atop a butte in the foothills
of the South Mountains was a hideout for cattle rustlers. Today, it is Arizona’s legendary
Cowboy Steakhouse. It is the home to Homey, an Arizona Longhorn steer with horns
that span four feet from tip to tip. They boast of an indoor waterfall and their famous
“Tin Slide.” (Years ago the Rooste was a cabin, the slide was part of a clever escape plan
from bounty hunters). Enjoy a Country Western dinner of garden greens & vegetables
with house dressing, Arizona style ranch cowboy beans, Western vegetable medley,
tender corn on the cob, fresh baked biscuits and Indian fry bread with butter and honey,
coffee, tea and dessert. You won’t want to miss this panoramic view of the city! All
Aboard America Tours
Dolly Steamboat Cruise on Canyon Lake
Thursday, April 11 (Depart 9:45 am - Return 6:00 pm)
$99 pp
Join the fun south of the border in Beautiful Rocky Point, Mexico! Located on the Sea of
Cortez just 66 miles from the U.S. border, Americans frequent Rocky Point to enjoy the
beaches, gorgeous sunsets and the fresh ocean breeze. 4 Day/3 Night stay at Gorgeous
Penasco Del Sol Hotel. All Aboard America Bus Tours
Petrified Forest & Canyon De Chelly
Thursday - Saturday, April 4 – 6 (Depart 7:30 am - Return 5:00 pm)
$450 pp double; $609 single occupancy
Come and view the vast, unique beauty that
the Navajo Nation has to offer. This natural
Wonderland is full of ancient culture and spectacular scenery. 3 Day/2 Night stay at Holiday
Inn Express. Professionally guided tours of the
Petrified Forest and Canyon de Chelly (open air
jeep). Inclues breakfast each morning, snacks
and water. Moderate walking required. Enjoy
the peacefulness and tranquility of this beautiful area. Truly an unforgettable tour! All Aboard
America Tours
American Queen Riverboat Cruise - SOLD OUT!
Tuesday - Monday, April 16 – 22 (Depart TBA - Return TBA)
Prices between $3,065 - $4,638: Check with the Lakeview Club Office for all details
On the way to Canyon Lake, we visit the Mining Camp Restaurant & Trading Post in Apache Junction where they serve
“ll you can eat” from heaping platters After our meal, we will
cruise the secluded inner waterway of “The Junior Grand
Canyon.” You’ll learn history of the Apache Trail and Canyon
Lake, flora and fauna of the lower Sonoran Desert along with
the legend and lore of the Superstition Mountains. This is
a beautiful 90 minute nature cruise you don’t want to miss.
Cruise departs at 2:00 pm. You may even see some big horn
sheep that reside in the canyon.
Experience “southern comfort” on the American Queen Steamboat - the perfect way to
explore the heartland of our great nation. The only only authentic overnight paddlewheel steamboat in America! There’s never been a better time to rediscover America.
A unique blend of beauty and history, acclaimed cuisine, lively entertainment, and the
adventure of exploring Mark Twain’s riverside America. Immerse yourself in the literature, music and culture of the South. You’ll visit the towns that inspired the literary and
musical greatness, blues and sample Southern cooking! So step on board and experience a journey you will never forget! All Aboard America Tours
Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives
Del Webb Center for the Performing Arts, Wickenburg
Saturday, April 20 (Depart 6:00 pm - Return 10:30 pm)
$61 pp
Singer-songwriter Marty Stuart and his band return with
their unique blend of rockabilly, honky-tonk, and traditional country music. All Aboard America Tours
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May 2013 Travel Tours
Bus tour tickets are available for sale Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00 pm in the Lakeview Club Office (lower level nest to Cardholder Services Office). Visa,
MasterCard, cash or checks are accepted. RSCS tours are for RCSC Cardholders and guests only. Please have your valid member card available. Cardholders purchasing tickets must accompany each trip purchased and may purchase a maximum of six tickets. Cardholders may not buy tickets for other members when cardholder does
not participate in tour. All tours depart from Bell Recreation Center. Inquire about trip cancellation protection for overnight tours. Upon request, copies of full itineraries are
available for each overnight bus tour prior to sign-up. The Lakeview Club Office is now taking phone reservations with credit card only for all ticketed activities.
May 23-24, 2013 (Thursday thru Friday)
Verde Valley Train & Overnight in Sedona | - AAA
Depart 8:00 am - Return 3:00pm
$360 pp double | $450 pp single
May 4, 2013 (Saturday)
Flashdance - The Musical
Gammage Theater, Tempe
Depart 12:30pm - Return 6:30pm
$115 pp
From the moment you step aboard this fully-restored
vintage train, you’ll be whisked back to a time of luxurious and leisurely travel. Spacious, first-class living room
style seating and near panoramic windows will ensure
breathetaking views - don’t forget your camera!
“It’s time to find some leg warmers,
cut up a sweatshirt and dump a
bucket of water on yourself because
‘Flashdance the Musical’ is playing”
as quoted in the New Orleans Advocate. This must-see show brings
live on-stage the energy and drama
of the 1983 movie that reminds us
- One Girl. One Dream. One Dance. is all it takes!
After an overnight at the Poco Diablo Resort in Sedona,
there will be a stop in Jerome for a tour of “America’s
Most Vertical City” and “Largest Ghost Town in America.”
Tour includes luxury motorcoach transportation, hotel,
train ride, tour fees, box lunch, one breakfast, baggage
handling, minimum guide and driver gratuity, snacks
and water.
** Sign-up required by April 5, 2013 **
BASEBALL
May 14, 2013 (Tuesday)
Diamondbacks vs. Atlanta Braves
Depart 5:30pm - Return 10:30pm (est)
$60 pp
May 27, 2013 (Monday)
Diamondbacks vs. Texas Rangers
Depart 11:15am - Return 5:00 pm (est)
$60 pp
Future Overnight Tours
All tours are currently on sale in Clubs & Activities Office at Lakeview Center from 8:30am
to 4:oopm weekdays. Tours are non-refundable. Please inquire about trip cancellation
protection offered by All Aboard America for overnight tours. Call 623-561-4665 for more
details. The Lakeview Club Office is taking phone reservations with credit only.
August 25-28, 2013 (Sunday thru Wednesday)
Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach, CA | - AAA
June 6-11, 2013 (Thursday thru Tuesday)
Aloha Hawaii | - AAA
November 5-8, 2013 (Tuesday thru Friday)
Rocky Point, Mexico | AAA
$2,899 pp double | $3,899 pp single
July 2-5, 2013 (Tuesday thru Friday)
Celebrate July 4th in San Diego | - AAA
$970 pp double | $1,330 pp single
August 11-13, 2013 (Sunday thru Monday)
The Grand Canyon and Canyon & Little America in Flagstaff | - AAA
$275 pp double | $345 pp single
$1,065 pp double | $1,520 pp single
Passport Required
$399 pp double | $569 pp single
Copies of the itinerary can be requested for the above future overnight tours/cruises in
the Lakeview Club Office Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm. Single residents
can request their name be added to a list for “sharing a room by gender” with another
resident for overnight tours in the Lakeview Club Office.
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DEL WEBB DAYS • SUNVIEWS • APRIL 2013
Del Webb Days
Sun City was the scene of another historic event as hundreds gathered at the Sundial Recreation Center on a
beautiful afternoon to celebrate the vision that Del Webb
knew our community could become. Some were inspired, others excited and all were entertained.
WhWhere the Vision Lives On
Clockwise: top left, Guy Pennacchio got the audience up and dancing early in the afternoon; top right, RCSC General Manager Jan Ek spends time with Sun Citians as Del Webb
Days kicks off ; bottom right, tables quickly filled with those enjoying lunch with friends;
bottom left, DPG Gourmet Fry Bread served customers with piping hot creations.
At right, clockwise: Real Tones lead singer with the youngest dancers on the floor; top right,
friends gather for a snap shot; right, Guy Pennachio; center, RCSC General Manager Jan Ek
models Sun City apparel; bottom right, RSCS staff sells apparel for fundraising efforts; bottom center, LaDonna Gatlin; bottom left, Ek spends quiet moment with resident,
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CLASSES | COMMENTARY
SUNVIEWS • APRIL 2013
Fitness Classes
Zumba
Hatha Yoga
Zumba fuses Latin rhythms and easyto-follow fitness moves for a full body
workout. Lose weight while you are having fun! Daily Fitness offers two evening
programs in Zumba, and one daytime
programs.
Evening classes are held all year long, as
follows: Tuesday’s from 6:30-7:30pm &
Thursday’s from 6:30-7:30pm at Sundial
West Hall
Daytime classes are held November
thru April, on Monday’s from 1-2pm at
Marinette Social Hall.
All classes are packaged into 2-month
programs. Try a class for $5. If you like it
and want to continue coming to class,
you are asked to make a commitment
to the remainder of the current running
2-month Program, for that particular day
& time. Give Zumba a try! FMIC Jane at
623-696-6820.
Multileval Yoga Classes: Bring a yoga
mat and a small blanket or beach towel.
All yoga classes are held in the Sundial
Aerobics Room. Please arrive 15 minutes
early to register and pay the $3 fee,
RCSC Cardholders only. Club Membership $5 annually. FMIC 623-974-3360.
Dance for Fitness
M: 8:30-10am & 6:30-8pm
Tu: 8am-9:30am New!
Tu: 10-11:30am
W: 8:30-10am & 6:30-8pm
Th, F, & Sa: 10-11:30am
Chair Yoga Class:
M & W 10:30-11:45am
T & Th 1:00-2:45pm
Preregistration & Prepayment are
required for Chair Yoga ONLY.
FMIC 623-972-9602 or visit www.
sunaz.com/activities/clubs/
With a current RCSC Membership
you may enjoy three free sessions
with us. Can’t beat that deal, and
then you may join for only a $5
annual fee. Come once, come
twice, or come three times a week
(whatever fits into your schedule).
We have no per-lesson fee. The
classes meet three times a week;
Tuesday at Bell Center, Wednesday
at Sundial Center, and Friday at
Mountain View Center. All classes
are from 9-10am. FMIC Barbara
Beck, President 623-670-3014 or
Jerry Wilson at 253-820-5453.
Educational Classes
Computer Club (PC)
Hours: M-F 8a-4p, Sa 8a-12p
Location: Fairway, Suite 219
www.firstsuncity.com
Walk-in new member signups: Fairway, Suite 219 on
W,F at 9a-10:30a
Use of club’s computers, printers, scanners and internet
connection is available to all club members during club
hours
Investors 4/13 & 4/27 at 9a
Speak and Listen to Your Computer 4/15 at 9a
Computer Back Up and Recovery 4/18 at 9a
Monitor Training 4/18 at 11a
Technology 4/19 at 9a
Windows 8 4/22 at 9a
Classes:
Offered to members only: pre-registration required
Check our web-site (www.firstsuncity.com) for late additions to the class list.
Special Interest Group Discussions (SIGs):
FREE: Open to members and RCSC card holders
Free class:
Novice on 4/8 from 9a to 11a
Android Smartphones and Tablets 4/1 at 9a
Round Table Discussion 4/5 at 9a
Internet/Email 4/8 at 9a
Computer Clinic 4/12 & 4/26 at 9a
$5 each classes:
Computing 101 in Windows 8
4/1, 4/2, 4/3 from 9a to 11a
Commentary:
Let’s Talk BP-12 by Bill Pearson, Board Director
I’ve sat on my hands and bit my tongue long enough. As the one no vote on the RCSC
board of directors regarding BP12, perhaps I’m the most logical person to speak out on
these issues. I did not like the process we used as we arrived at BP12’s final outcome,
but I was and still am in agreement with the entirety of its conceptual design.
Windows 7 Operating System
4/2, 4/3, 4/5 from 9a to 11a
Print Artist
4/8, 4/9, 4/10, 4/11, 4/12 from 1p to 3p
Intermediate Windows 7 Operating System
4/9, 4/10 from 9a to 11a
Computing 101 in Windows 7
4/16, 4/18, 4/20 from 9a to 11a
Excel Spreadsheet I
4/16, 4/17, 4/18, 4/19 from
1p to 3p
Windows Explorer
4/22, 4/23, 4/24 from 9a to
11a
Roboform Password Manager
4/23, 4/24, 4/25, 4/26 from
9a to 11p
Clearly the board’s actions have left a bad taste in the mouths of the “special clubs.” They’ve
been treated in ways that allowed them to do as they saw fit. Right or wrong, it’s the way
it was. As we (the board) looked at the entirety of the problems we faced, we still had to
return to the basic premise of Sun City…It was built for Sun City residents!
When we buy into the community, we all pay a price to own a property in the community.
There are more than ample cases where buyers/owners don’t even get to use the amenities. It’s the terms and conditions they buy under and in time, most will come to be able to
utilize the incredible amenity package we all share.
Giving clubs more freedom and flexibility just plain makes sense. Ownership has been,
currently is and hopefully always will be one of the primary attractions for those living
here to get involved. Accepting that responsibility for a clubs success is ultimately one
of the keys members must grasp or frankly, they will die off and be gone.
To the point: Why in the world would people who don’t live in Sun City feel they have some
God-given right to use the facilities for free? Let’s be blunt, we didn’t say they couldn’t play
in the bands; we said they would have to pay like everyone else does.
The board’s decision to rewrite BP 12 was not taken lightly or without considerable
argument for and against any number of items. In some ways we acted out against
the best wishes of the COC’s. Many of them felt those tight controls were essential. The
board saw it the other way…loosening the rules gave club officers more opportunity to
shape their own destiny.
Unreasonable? Hardly. Sun City residents have always enjoyed a magnificent way of life. It
comes at a price. As a board of directors, we work hard to deliver great value, reasonable
costs and to preserve the values built into the community. We cannot do that by simply
ignoring those who elect to live somewhere else and then say they have unrestricted
access to what those who live here pay for.
Now some 3 months later, we are finding most clubs love their new freedom. Others
are still working their way through the impact. As in all things, there’s always a learning
curve. Unfortunately, for a handful of clubs, there’s still lingering resentments.
While our goal was to give more freedom to clubs, there are just some things we felt we
must demand of all clubs. Asking those who use our amenities and choose not to live here,
to pay a small price was hardly unfair. It was about insuring we preserve an unmatched
lifestyle at a remarkable price.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Did You Know...? RCSC Committees
How can I become involved and/or learn more about
RCSC?
Volunteer to serve on a committee. There are thirteen standing committees that you can choose from: Bowling, Club Organization (COC), Elections,
Entertainment, Finance, Budget & Audit, Golf Advisory (see Green Committee
below), Government Affairs, Insurance, Lawn Bowling Advisory, Long Range
Planning, Marketing, Member Communication and Properties.
In general, what do committees do?
A committee is a small group of Members, generally subordinate to the
Board of Directors, which is organized to assist the Board in specific areas as
assigned. Members may present specific concerns and issues to the appropriate committee for review and recommendation to the Board. There are two
types of committees: standing and ad-hoc.
What is the difference between a standing committee and
an ad-hoc committee?
Standing committees are committees with a continued existence, formed
to do their assigned duties on an ongoing basis. An ad-hoc committee is a
committee that exists for a temporary or limited amount of time to perform a
specific assigned duty.
How are committees formed?
The RCSC Board of Directors is empowered by the Corporate Bylaws to create
or eliminate committees as they may deem necessary to properly and effectively carry on the affairs of the Corporation. All committees report directly to
the Board of Directors, excluding the Green Committees at each golf course,
which are sub-committees of the Golf Advisory Committee.
Who can serve on committees?
Any RCSC Member Cardholder in good standing who has knowledge and/or
experience in the committee’s purpose and is not related to any other member of the committee by marriage or birth and agrees to adhere to the RCSC
Articles of Incorporation, Corporate Bylaws, Board Policies, Cardholders and
Guest Code of Conduct and any Rules & Regulations of the Corporation.
What are RCSC Standing Committees?
RCSC Standing Committees are a group of committees created and empowered by the RCSC Board of Directors to make recommendations to the Board of
Directors related to various areas or issues of RCSC concern. Standing Committees are made up of RCSC Cardholders who volunteer their time.
What does the Bowling Committee do?
It is the purpose of the Bowling Committee to assist in the promotion of bowling, help maintain interest in Sun City in the game of bowling, encourage fellowship among the bowling community, gather input and provide a voice to
the Board and Management, review and recommend bowling policies, capital
improvements and operational changes, and conduct inspections of the bowling facilities.
What does the Club Organization Committee (“COC”) do?
It is the purpose of the COC to support RCSC Chartered Clubs as needed, make
recommendations for Chartered Club policy changes, promote and encourage
participation in clubs, assist with club member disciplinary issues, and review
and recommend capital improvements for Chartered Clubs.
What does the Elections Committee do?
It is the purpose of the Elections Committee to recruit a sufficient number
of Board candidates, verify petitions and applications of Board candidates,
conduct elections of the Board and announce results, and supervise whenever
a ballot vote is required.
What does the Entertainment Committee do?
The purpose of the Entertainment Committee is to select and book all acts that
appear at the Sun Bowl or its alternate venues.
What does the Finance, Budget & Audit Committee do?
It is the purpose of the Finance & Budget Committee to review, at least quarterly, the
financial performance year-to-date of the operation in comparison to budget and
the previous year, advise the Board of Directors of any concerns it has regarding the
financial operations, and review and make recommendations regarding the annual
operating and capital budget. It is the purpose of the Audit Committee to financially
audit the Chartered Clubs when requested.
What does the Golf Advisory Committee do?
It is the purpose of the
Golf Advisory Committee to assist in the promotion of golf at the RCSC golf courses,
help maintain interest in the game of golf, encourage fellowship among the golfing
community, gather input from the golfing community, review and recommend golfing policies, fees, capital improvement, and operational changes, and conduct inspections of golf courses. The Golf Advisory Committee is made up of two members of
each golf course’s Green Committee, one male and one female, and the presidents of
the golf associations in Sun City.
What is the Green Committee at each golf course and how can I
attend?
The Green Committees are subsidiary committees under the Golf Advisory Committee, composed of up to three (3) male and three (3) female members who are
generally elected by the golfers at each course. The Green Committees meet monthly
and the schedule is available on the RCSC website at http://suncitygolfing.com/golfcalendar.
What does the Government Affairs Committee do?
It is the purpose of the Government Affairs committee to monitor the legislation and
actions of the Arizona State House of Representatives, the Arizona State Senate, the
Arizona Corporation Commission, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and any
and all other governmental agencies.
What does the Insurance Committee do?
It is the purpose of the Insurance committee to review and recommend adequate
insurance requirements and coverage, insurance brokers/agents, and insurance policies and carriers based upon service and bid proposals.
What does the Lawn Bowling Advisory Committee do?
It is the purpose of the Lawn Bowling Advisory Committee to gather input from the
lawn bowling community, review and recommend lawn bowling policies, fees, capital
improvements, and green maintenance changes, and conduct inspections of lawn
bowling greens.
What does the Long Range Planning Committee do?
It is the purpose of the Long Range Planning Committee to recommend a long range
corporate plan to include changes to and/or additions of facilities and usage of RCSC
property.
What does the Marketing Committee do?
It is the purpose of the Marketing Committee to make recommendations to the RCSC
Board regarding marketing Sun City as a premier active retirement community for
55+ adults who wish to continue an active lifestyle as a way of life by utilizing the golf
courses and the recreation centers with their numerous amenities and clubs.
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NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT/CLUB DIRECTORY
SUNVIEWS • APRIL 2013
Art and Craft Clubs
Duffeeland Dog Park Meetings Well Attended
RCSC Management recently met with adjacent
property owners, park users and interested residents
regarding Duffeeland Dog Park to discuss concerns
and issues with this property.
More than 75 people attended the two meetings and
many left feeling that the group will be able to reconcile many of their differences now that the issues
were brought to the attention of others.
Many expressed concerns about barking dogs and
park hours. As with the proposed Sun Bowl Dog Park,
RCSC will be posting rules and regulations including
that the park opens daily at 6:30 a.m. and is for RCSC
cardholders and their invited guests only. Meanwhile,
users of the park maintain that they will continue to
be diligent and self-governing to help address the
problems that neighboring properties are finding
troublesome directly with the pet owners as they
occur.
Duffeeland Dog Park also has physical challenges
that were discussed. Large earthen mounds on the
property and fencing less than six feet high create a
situation where park users can literally see onto the
adjacent properties. Those in attendance discussed
possible changes to the level the grounds and to
explore options for additional fencing, most area residents wanted to retain the scenic and aesthetic views
they currently enjoy.
Improvements have already been made at the site and
others are planned including more convenient water
availability, partial removal of plastic sheeting under
the gravel which should allow for better drainage and
more waste cans.
Duffeeland Dog Park is located at the southwest
corner of Del Webb Boulevard and Thunderbird Road
North behind the Washington Federal Bank building.
Getting Comfortable with Board Policy 12 Session Held
In an effort to assist RCSC Club Officers, an afternoon
session was recently held at Fairway to address “Getting
Comfortable with Board Policy 12” and the changes
that were made in order to create a more user-friendly
policy, simplifying processes for both clubs and management and to allow clubs to make decisions whenever possible.
After an introduction of RCSC’s Board of Directors and
Clubs Office staff by RCSC General Manager Jan Ek, the
nearly three hour session was aimed at helping those
in attendance understand and get comfortable with
BP12.
dates, and clarification of club guest policy. Guests
(non-RCSC cardholders) require a $2 daily fee. Clubs
are able to use either Host Punch Cards or Daily Guest
Passes (obtained at monitor stations) for the payment
of guest fees.
All new Clubs Forms (dated March 2013) are available online at www.sunaz.com under the clubs tabor
can be requested from the Clubs Office by calling
623-561-4660 or by visiting the office at the Lakeview
Center.
“It is critical to this community that our clubs are successful,” said Board Director Bill Pearson in a brief introduction. “Clubs are the essence of Sun City and Board
Policy 12 makes it practical for all clubs to thrive regardless of size and to fairly apply the rules and regulations
for all members,” he said.
Attendees were encouraged throughout the session to
ask questions as each topic was discussed. Highlights
included changes in the number of members for clubs
depending upon whether or not a club has dedicated
space, how to validate membership now that new
member and privilege cards do not show expiration
2013 Sundial Spring Concert
Nicole Pesce Quartet
Wednesday, April 10 at 7p.m.
$12.50 pp
Doors 6:00p.m. Tickets available at Lakeview Clubs Office or at the door
Nicole is recognized as one of the “top ten musicians to hear in Phoenix” by
the Arizona Republic. Her repetoire consists of over 12,000 memorized songs
ranging from Chopin to Lady Gaga. Don’t miss this show!
Art Club: LV
M-F 9a-4p
877-9366 or 583-7116
Membership Meeting 1st Tu 10a-3p
Artistic Stained Glass: BC M-F M-F 8a-3p, Sa 8a-1p, M, W, Th 5-8:30p
974-4765
Membership Meeting 2nd Th 9a SH#2
Artistic Weavers & Fabric
M-F 9a-3p
974-6108
Calligraphy: SD
594-6591
Camera Guild: SD
398-7629
Carvers: LV
388-3051
Ceramics & Porcelain: FW
972-5818
Ceramics & Porcelain: LV
933-8118
Ceramics: BC
977-1163
Ceramics: OM
319-431-5242
China Painters Cupboard: MC
602-751-7236
China Painting: FW
215-4763
Clay Club: LV
933-0899
Clay Corner: MC
234-4444
Crafts: BC
974-3497
Crafts: SD
414-4725
Creative Quilters: LV
583-6111
Friendship Quilters: BC
933-3084
Grandmothers: OM
480-381-8878
Handweavers / Spinners: SD
875-0751
Knitters: FW
878-2117
Lapidary: BC
977-3384
Lapidary / Silver: OM
319-431-3563
Leathercraft: MC
594-6591
Metal: BC
974-8206
Needle Arts / Crafts: OM
972-4331
Palo Verde Artist: SD
933-7572
Sew-n-Sew: LV
517-410-7269
Silver Stones: SD
972-1484
Silvercraft: BC
977-4109
Sterling & Stones: FW
977-2208
Stitchers: BC
972-8491
Woodworking: BC
974-9272
Woodworking: FW
974-1251
Woodworking: LV
933-2355
Th, F: 9a-11a
M-F 9a-12p; Membership Mtg.
Sa 4/6 9a @ FW AZ 3 & 4
Th, Sa: 7:30a-12p
M, Tu, Th & F 8am-noon, W 8am-3pm
Membership Meeting 1st M 9am
M-F 9a-1p; Tu 5:30p-9p
Membership Meeting Th 4/4 9a
M-F 8a-3p, M 5:30a-9p, Sa 8a-3p
M-Th 8a-3p
Tu: 1p-4p; W: 9a-12p; F: 12p-3p
Open Painting: W, F
M, Tu, Th, F 8am-1pm
M-Sa 8a-4p; Tu, Th 6-9p
suncityclayclub.com
M-W: 8a-9p; Th-Sa: 8a-4p
Marinetteclaycorner.org Mbrship $15
M-Sa 9a-3p, W & Th 3-9p; Tu 5:30-8p
Gen Mtg 4/11 1p
M, Th: 8a-1p
M, F: 8a-4p; Tu, W: 9a-3:30p
M 9a-8p, W 12-8p, Th & Sa 9a-3p
Social Mtg 2nd M 1-2:30p
M-F 9a-3p
F: 8:30a-2:30p
M-F 8a-3p, W evening 6-8p
M-F 8a-3p, Sa 8a-11:30a
M-F 8a-2:30p
M-Sa 8a-4p
Membership Meeting 2nd M 9a
Th: 8a-11:30a
M-F: 9a-4p
Membership Meeting 1st M 12p SD
Boutique Sales; Tu, Th & Sa 9a-3:30p
Gen Mtg Th 9:30a
M-F 8a-3p; Sa 8a-12p
M: 8a-9p; Tu-Sa: 8a-4p
M-Th 8a-4p, F 7a-4p, Sa 8a-12p;
Tu & W 4:30-8p
Tu: 9a-3p; W:9a-12p; F: 9a-1p
M-F: 8a-4p; Sa: 8a-12p
Hours Subject to Monitor Availability
M-F 8a-4p, Sa 8a-12p
M-F 8a-4p, Sa 8a-12p
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CLUB DIRECTORY
875-3969
Mixed Cards: OM
972-3670
Mixed Cribbage: LV
842-3462
Monday Night Pinochle: OM
875-4465
Pinochle: LV
388-4372
Saturday Pinochle: OM
518-4133
Every M 6:15-10p
Experience Required FW AZ Rm 3&4
1st & 3rd Th: 6-9p; 1st Sa 1-5p
LV Social Hall 3
4th M: 12:30p-3:30p
OM Auditorium
F: 10a-3p
OM Auditorium
W, Th: 1p-4p
LV Social Hall 3
Tu: 6:30p-9:30p
FW AZ Rm 3 & 4
MC Social Hall: Su: 12p-4p; MC Aud: Th:
6p-9p; SD West Hall: Tu: 12p-4p
OM: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sa 7p
LV SH #3: 2nd & 4th Sa 7p
Tu: 12:15p-3:30p; W: 6:15p-9p
$3 to join/$.50 to play LV Social Hall 3
M: 6:30p-10p
OM Auditorium
Tu: 12p-4:30p
LV Social Hall 2
Sa 9:30a-3:30p
Contract Bridge Clubs
Card Sharks: LV
875-6896
Grand Slam: MC
875-7136
One Partner: LV
466-6567
Saguaro: LV
466-6567
Wednesday Afternoon: OM
521-1640
Thursday Afternoon: LV
933-3968
Friday Afternoon: FW
972-5063
M: 6:45p-9:30p
LV Social Hall #1 & 2
Tu: 6:45p-9:30p
MC Auditorium
Th: 6:45p-9:30p
LV Social Hall 1 & 2
F: 6:45p-9:30p
LV Social Hall 1 & 2
W: 12:30p-4p
OM Auditorium
Th: 12:30p-3:30p
LV Social Hall 2
F: 12:30p-3:30p
FW AZ Rm 3
Duplicate Bridge Clubs
Duplicate (ACBL)
875-7136
Kachina: SD
251-4858
LV Social Hall 1&2: M: 12:30p-4p
LV Social Hall 1: Th 1-5pm
SD West Hall: M, Th: 12:15p-4p
$1.50 mem / $2.50 gst - cash prizes
Dance Clubs
Ballroom Dance: BC
842-3917
BC Social
Bell Tea: BC
933-8873
Fairway Dance: FW
428-5204
Line Dance: SD
972-5127 or 480-201-1496
Rockin' Thru The Years: BC
332-7894
Singles: SD
210-4087
Squares: BC
875-2642 (Mary Sue)
Sundial Dance: SD
815-9530 or 328-7060
Tip-Top Dance: MC
974-9830
$4 mem / $6 gst on W: 5:30p-9p
$3 mem / $5 gst on Su: 6:30p-9:30p
W: 2p-4p
BC Social Hall 1&2
2nd & 4th Sa: 7-10p
SD: Tu, Th: 10a-1p
MV: Last Th: 10a-1p
1st, 3rd & 5th Sa 6:30p-10p
F: 7p-10p
SD Auditorium
Tu 6:30p-7p Pre-Rounds
Tu 7p-9p Mainstream/Square Dance
Sa: 7p-10p SD Auditorium
Bgng W: 10a-11a Intmdt Tu: 9a-10:30a
Adv M: 8:30a-10a Th Tap F: 8:30a-10a
Educational Clubs
Apple Macintosh: SD
933-5300
sunmacs.org
Life Long Learning: FW
218-6631
PC Computer Club: FW
933-8953
Spanish Club: FW
480-262-4461
Social Clubs
Fitness Clubs
Card and Game Clubs
500: FW
505-8433
Backgammon: LV
640-7211
Bunco Broncos: OM
328-5327
Canasta: OM
972-0107
Chess: LV
977-6315
Euchre: FW
876-9425
Mah Jongg: MC
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M-Th 8:30-10:30a,12:30-2:30p, 1st &
2nd F 12:30-2:30p Mbr Mtg Sa 4/6 9a
Classes in session
M-F: 8a-4p; Sa:8a-12p
www.firstsuncity.com
M: 9a-8:30p; W: 8a-4p
[email protected]
Aerobic: BC
977-1149
Aqua Fitness Club
876-8627
Dance for Fitness
670-3014
Handi-Capables: SD
933-6515
Hatha Yoga: SD
974-3360
Ladies Exercise: OM
594-0937
So Grand Exercise: FW
977-6885
Stretch and Slim: BC
533-4215
M, W, F: 8a, 9a, 10a
Spring Classes in Session
Summer Regist:Sa 4/13 8:30am SD
BC: Tu: 9a-10a, SD: W: 9a-10a
MV: F: 9a-10a
SD wm wtr exrcs pl: Tu, Th: 12p-4p
Meet 1st M: 12:30p at FW AZ Rm 1&2
M & W: 8:30a-10a, 6:30p-8p;
Tu, Th, F, & Sa: 10a-11:30a
Tu, F: 8a-9a
M, W, F: 7:30a-9a
M-F: 8a-9a; Sa: 9a-10a
BC Aerobic Room
Hobby Clubs
Armchair Photo Explorers: FW
933-0791
Best Friends Dog Club: FW
261-5502
Garden: OM
875-5921
Model Railroad: FW
974-2846
Model Railroad Museum: FW
602-999-3884
Rockhounds: SD
974-0550
Mineral Museum: SD
977-0036
Rose & Garden: FW
974-4590
RV Club: SD
974-8675
Stamp Club: MC
974-9943
FW: W 7p
M-F 1-3:30pm, Sa 10am-2pm
Meet FW AZ Rm 1&2: 2nd Th: 7p
[email protected]
M, Tu, W, F: 10a-3p; Sa: 10a-1p
[email protected]
Membership Mtg 2nd M 7-9p
MV Auditorium: Potluck: 4th Tu: 5:30p
SD West Hall: Caravan: 4th F: 9a
General - Auction 1st M: 6-9p
Gourmet Social: OM
972-9059
NextGen: FW
423-0123
Men's: SD
977-5116
New England: OM
738-7021
Newcomer Hospitality: MC
977-0559
2nd & 4th Su 4:30-7:30p
1st Tu & 3rd Th 7p
M-Sa: 7a-4p
2nd Sa 4p-8p
OM Auditorium
Pizza/Games: 2nd F: 5p (583-3166)
Potluck/Games Last F: 5p; Euchre: 1st,
Partners Bridge: 2nd & 4th Tu 6:45p,
Bridge: W 12p
Singles: OM
815-0186
Women's: LV
933-7699
Bocce: SD
242-9899
Conservation/Sportsmen: LV
977-8690
Lawn Bowls: BC
583-4432
Lawn Bowls: FW & MV
933-5066
Lawn Bowls: LV (USLBA)
875-6919
Lawn Bowls: LV
977-6559
Lawn Bowls: OM
875-4653
Mini-Golf: FW
217-2290
Pickleball Indoor/Night at
215-4228
Outdoor
Racquetball Club: BC
986-1754
BC Crt
W: 9a-11a
M: 8:30a-11a
Th: 8:45-11a
Music Room
Tu 9-11am
FW Music Room
F: 8:30a-12p
FW Music Room
1st & last M 5-8:30pm
MC Auditorium
3rd F 9am-12pm
SD Auditorium
General Meeting: 3rd M: 7p
MV Auditorium
Sa 9-11am
FW Music Room
F: 12p-4p
Tu: 12p-4p
Music Room
Th 6-8p
FW Music Room
Political Clubs
Democratic: FW
977-0980
Republican: SD
322-5101
Friendship Corner: MC
2nd F: 1-2:30p
FW Room 133
Sa: 12p-4:30p
1st F: 6p potluck, 3rd F: 6p game night
@ OM
Daily: 10a-4:30p
and M, & last W: 6p-9p
Sport Clubs
TA: M 9a-2:30p, W,Th,F 9a-2p
Sa 9a-12p; Gen Mtg. 3rd Tu 8:30a
M, W, F: 9a-12p
Meet: SD East Hall: 1st Tu: 8:30a-11a
Membership Mtg. 2nd M 10-11am
Music and Theater Clubs
Chamber Orchestra: FW
933-1568
Choraliers: FW
815-8403
Chorus Woman's: FW
507-213-6141
Concert Band: FW
972-4767
Handbell Ringers: FW
933-6645
Karaoke: MC
583-3503
Piano: SD
876-0645
Players Theater: MV
476-7358
Pops Band: FW
974-7657
Readers Ensemble: LV
974-3384
Rhythm Ramblers: FW
876-8464
Ukulele: FW
974-3360
Book in Hand: FW
1st Th: 6:30p-8:30p
FW AZ Rm 1&2
3rd M: open @ 6:30 Meet: 7p-8:30p
SD East Hall
Mbr Mtg & Picnic 4/8: 8a-4p See Event
pg. Open play: Th 10a, Su 2p & F7p
General Meetings - 3rd Th: 9a-11:30a
LV Social Hall 1
M, W, F, Su: 7:30a and 7p
FW: Tu, Th, Sa: 1:30p
MV: Tu, Th, Sa: 9a
M 12p-4p
Tu, Th, Sa: 8:45a & 1:45p
M, W, F at 9a
M, W, F, Su at 1:45p
Meeting 2nd Tu: 10a-11a
LV Social Hall 1
MC Crts 1-12: M,W,F 1p /MC Crts 5-12
M-Th 5:30p/MV Crts 1-4: M,Tu,W,F 9a
BC Crt A: Daily: 7a-7p
: Su, M, W, F: 1p-3p; Tu, Th, Sa: 5p-9p
M-F 9a-4p
Senior Softball: SB Field
399-8055
Shuffleboard Bell: BC
M, Tu, F: 12p-4p
337-4515
M, W, F 1p-4p,
Shuffleboard Outdoor: LV
Annual dues $4. Free Lessons
688-4823
Shuffleboard Sundial: BC
Club Play: Th 7p, No Mbr Mtg until
November
815-4811
Swim Lessons: LV
Annual fee $3
W: 8:30a-10a
583-5894
All RCSC Cardholders Welcome
Swimmers Master: BC
M-F: 7a-9a
876-1233
Swimmers Synchronized: LV
M, W, F: 8a-10a
583-5894
Table Tennis: BC
Rd Rbn Tu: 7p; Dbl Rd Rbn Th: 7p
875-9991
M, W, F:10a-3p; Tu,Sa:10a-12p;Su:1p-3p
Tennis: BC
At Lakeview - Drop in 7-9a
293-2013 maggieveazie@hot mail.com Intermediate Level Every Day
Club Directory Key:
M = Monday
Tu = Tuesday
W = Wednesday
Th = Thursday
F = Friday
Sa = Saturday
Su = Sunday
a = A.M. & p = P.M.
BC = Bell Recreation Center
FW = Fairway Recreation Center
LV = Lakeview Recreation Center
MC = Marinette Recreation Center
MV = Mountain View Recreation Center
OM = Oakmont Recreation Center
SD = Sundial Recreation Center
SB = Sun Bow Amphitheater & Fields
All area codes are 623 unless noted. Recreation Center Addresses are listed
on page 3. To report changes to the Club Directory contact the Clubs Office
623-561-4660. For more information on RCSC Chartered Clubs visit:
sunaz.com/clubs/
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EVENT
SUNVIEWS • APRIL 2013
Solar Project Update
ATTENTION:
Power Shut Downs
at all RCSC Centers
Between now and May, all RCSC recreational centers will
need to have power shut downs as we connect the new
solar power systems to existing electrical equipment
which will save an estimated $900,000+ over the next
15 years – enough energy to power 347 homes. During this process, various clubs and social meetings may
need to be relocated or cancelled and we apologize in
advance for this inconvenience.
The length of time will vary depending upon the location but we remain committed to keeping you informed
as soon as possible. Sign up for RCSC News Alert Emails
at www.sunaz.com for the latest updates.