Rec News - Sun City West Community Information

MARCH 2013
Return to the ’60s
in tribute show
Shoppers wind their way among the tables and displays at a previous
Art & Craft Fair. Plan to visit March 23 at the R.H. Johnson complex.
Spring Craft Fair offers
great selections for shoppers
All Arizona residents and
visitors are reminded to mark
their calendars for Saturday,
March 23, when the Recreation Centers of Sun City West
hosts the community’s largest
spring craft festival.
The Spring Arts and Crafts
Fair is free and open to the
public. It runs from 8 a.m. to 3
p.m. Saturday, March 23, in
the R.H. Johnson Recreation
Center complex, including the
Arts and Crafts Courtyard, the
Village Store and the Social
Hall.
Along with the thousands of
one-of-a-kind arts and crafts –
including fine jewelry, clothing, household goods, wooden
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Sip into Spring with Heart to Heart
The 2012 Summer Series introduced
Heart to Heart to Sun City West. Annie
Graves and Elliott Hart, who comprise
Heart to Heart, return this spring for an
event in the Shuffleboard Room at the
Sports Pavilion.
Sip into Spring will be from 7 to 8:30
p.m. Saturday, March 9. Doors open at 6:30
for this relaxing spring evening with this
new SCW favorite.
Tickets are $10 for residents and $12 for
non-residents. Each ticket purchase includes one free alcoholic beverage and light
snacks. Other wine, beer and soft drinks
will be available for purchase. No outside
beverages besides sealed soft drinks and
water will be permitted.
Ah, the ’60s, what a
great era for music! Great
music, great singers, such
memorable times. “Remembering the 1960s” is
a 90-minute tribute show
packed full of energy, excitement and loads of
great music. Honoring
four legends in pop music
history, “Remembering
the 1960s” stars Rob Garrett as Neil Diamond,
Sharon Owens as Barbra
Streisand, Justin Shandor
as Paul Anka and Vivian
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Ross-Scott as Dionne
Warwick.
“Remembering
the
1960s” is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at Beardsley Park. The gates open
at 5 and concessions, such
as burgers, brats, hotdogs
and drinks, will be available for purchase. Tickets
for residents are $10, nonresidents will pay $12 and
the cost will be $15 at the
door if available. PurContinued on Page 2
Examining the Association’s capital finances
Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a budgeted revenues are about
two-part series by Budget and Fi- $23.3 million for 2012-13, with exnance Chairman Ed Van Cott pro- pected expenses of roughly $22.8
viding an overview of our million. (The Association’s fiscal
Association’s finances and long- year 2012-13 ends June 30, 2013.)
term budgeting.
The operating revenue
As we approach the Asbudget is $21.3 million. Opsociation’s
budget-aperating expenses are budproval process in April and
geted at $20 million,
May, residents might
leaving a net operating invalue a bird’s-eye view of
come of about $0.5 million.
where we stand.
The primary source of nonThe Association is a Ed Van Cott operating income is the
multi-million dollar notAsset Preservation Fee,
for-profit organization whose budgeted for $2 million in the cur-
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Rec Center News
All States Club...................11
Bowling.........................15
Calendar..............................5
Club Contacts....................10
Club Corner...................21-28
Community News..............8, 9
Entertainment..............17, 20
Financials...........................6
Golf...............................12-13
Governing Board..................4
Library...............................14
News...............................2-5
Phone Numbers..................10
PORA................................8
Travel............................18-19
Village Store.......................16
rent fiscal year. These funds resulting from the sale of homes to
first-time Sun City West homebuyers are used for capital projects,
which are those defined as costing $3,000 or more and a useful
life of three or more years’ time.
Recent increases both in the fee
and in home sales have bolstered
reserve funds.
At the end of a fiscal year (after
accounts are audited by an outside firm), the Governing Board
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Hearing loop technology
improves sound at Stardust
The Recreation Centers of
Sun City West has made
changes at the Stardust Theatre
to fine tune the listening experience for many of its hearingchallenged patrons.
Recent installation of the
Telecoil (T-coil) Induction
Loop System at the Stardust
Theatre will provide a clearer
listening experience for most
hearing-aid users. Using a wire
surrounding an audience, an
induction-loop system transmits magnetic energy to telecoil-equipped hearing aids. As
a result, residents with hearing
aids that have a “t” setting will
have a clearer listening experience when they attend events
at the Stardust Theatre.
According to the 2009/2010
Hearing Review Products
Magazine review of various
hearing-aid models, 126 of 183
hearing-enhancement devices,
or 69 percent – including all 38
in-the-ear models and 29 of 30
conventional behind-the-ear
models – were equipped with
telecoils. With the flick of a
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Tribute show rekindles
musical memories
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chase tickets at the RCSCW
box office from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
weekdays with extended hours
to 7 p.m. Tuesdays.
Many tribute shows have performers who look like the original artists, but who lip-synch
the songs. Not this show! These
four performers have been
doing tribute shows for many
years and it shows in their spoton performances.
The tribute performers look
and sound like the legends they
portray, so much so they’ve
even fooled critics, family,
friends and fans of the legends.
Some of the hits you might hear
include Diamond’s “Sweet
Caroline,” “Song Sung Blue,”
and “Forever in Blue Jeans;”
Streisand hits “The Way We
Were,” “People” and “Somewhere;” memorable Warwick
tunes “Walk on By,” “Do You
Know the Way to San Jose,”
“Say a Little Prayer” and
“What the World Needs Now;”
and Anka songs such as “Put
Your Head on My Shoulder,”
“Diana,” “Lonely Boy” and
“You Are My Destiny.”
It’s 90 minutes of nonstop
music and fun, ending with a
grand finale. Be sure you get
your tickets and take advantage
of the “next best thing” to the
real deal.
Sock Hop slides
into Palm Ridge
Get ready for the March
Dance, a Sock Hop that will
take you back to a simpler
time. Remember the ’50s
and ’60s? Poodle skirts, saddle shoes, cuffed jeans? The
Real Tones will take you
back in time to re-create the
fun of the Sock Hop at 7
p.m. March 22 in Palm
Ridge Summit Hall A.
Tickets for residents cost
$8. Non-residents will pay
$10. If any tickets are available at the door, the cost will
be $12.
Memories of great music
and the malt shop will come
back as you hear songs made
popular by Dion & The Belmonts, Chubby Checker,
Bobby Darin and the great
girl groups such as The Chiffons, The Shirelles and Ronnie and the Ronnettes.
Sock hops took place in
the gym and you couldn’t
wear street shoes because
they’d mark the floor. Besides, wearing socks made it
easier to dance some of the
steps, such as the Twist and
the Mashed Potato.
But mostly, sock hops
were so popular because
they were so informal. You
didn’t have to have a date
and you didn’t have do dress
up; everyone dressed casually.
So, dust off your ’50s and
’60s duds and get ready to
bop at the hop!
--It’s time to update your
emergency contact information or address changes either
by stopping by the Membership Office or calling.
It’s a good idea to make
sure we have a way to contact
you, either by phone or mail,
maybe both.
Reach the Membership Office at 623-544-6100 between
8 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays
or by emailing [email protected].
MARCH 2013
623-544-6100
Top Hat and
Cruise Ship
2014 series
Ticketing procedures have changed; what you need to know
This year has been another great year for
the Top Hat and Cruise Ship packages. Our
events have grown so much and continue to
draw more of you each season.
We are always looking for ways to improve the creation and production of our
events. However, this summer our department computers crashed, causing us to lose
all show and patron information that was
saved. And although it was a challenging
task to get the Box Office up and running
again, it gave us a great opportunity to evaluate the process.
We also were able to develop several items
specifically to better our subscription packages. The first opportunity that presented itself was the chance to open up the selections
to everyone. Because we were unable to validate any purchases from the 2013 series, and
because of how our community has grown,
we will not be processing any renewals from
our 2013 season ticket holders. Customers
who purchase the 2014 packages will be able
to renew their seats for three years following.
Forms will be available for our patrons to
request the seats they would like to purchase.
This will cut down on the waiting time at the
box office at the time of purchase, and also
provide a paper trail for backup. We will collect and time stamp the forms, fill orders over
the summer, and call customers to pick up
their tickets in the fall, much like the procedures followed at any major theater.
Order forms for both the Cruise Ship and
Top Hat subscriptions may be picked up
ahead of time at the Box Office in the R.H.
Johnson Administration building. Orders will
be accepted beginning March 5 for residents
and on March 19 for non-residents. The box
office opens at 8 a.m.
We hope you are as excited as we are for
the upcoming season! We were able to keep
our prices the same for both subscriptions,
while providing you with some of the most
exciting entertainment our community has
ever seen.
2014 versions of entertainment
series set to go on sale
The Real Tones, a new SCW
favorite group, will entertain at
the Sock Hop March 22.
Update your contact info
The popular Top Hat and
Cruise Ship series return in
2014 with brand new lineups
of stellar entertainers for
your enjoyment. There are
some changes to the ticketing
process, however, so please
refer to the article above for
specific information.
TOP HAT SERIES
The Top Hat 2014 Series
consists of a set of four
shows, each of which will be
performed twice, at 3 and 7
p.m. in Palm Ridge Rec Center. Series tickets will cost
$75 for residents and will go
on sale March 5. Non-residents purchasing series tickets will pay $80 when they
go on sale March 19. On the
first day of ticket sales, the
box office will be open from
8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Individual per show tickets
will be $22 for residents and
$25 for non-residents, if
available.
Doors will open at 2:30
and 6:30 p.m. for Top Hat
performances.
Comprising the Top Hat
series will be Alan Edwards,
Jan. 16, 2014; Lucie Arnaz,
Feb. 13; Let’s Go to the
Movies, Feb. 27; and The
Magic of Manilow, March
13.
Alan Edwards has been
called “The Singer” because
of his beautiful, versatile
voice and
his ability
to deliver
all genres
of music.
His style
and presence captivates the
audience
Alan Edwards from the
first song to the finale.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Lucie Arnaz
and fall in love with Lucie!
With a career spanning more
than 45 years, Lucie Arnaz
has stage, film, television
and recording experience.
The daughter of a beloved
Hollywood couple, she manages Desilu, too, LLC, with
her brother Desi Arnaz Jr.
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See more entertainment news on pages 17, 20
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Fair offers
assortment
of high
quality
handicrafts
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Jam sessions expand
to include more players
The March Jam Session at Kuentz Recreation Center Courtyard
has expanded as the word has gotten out about what a great time
everyone is having.
Join in on the fun from 1 to 3 p.m., Monday March 11, in the
courtyard.
We supply the chairs, you bring your acoustic guitar, banjo,
ukulele, harmonica, etc., and start playing! A variety of music is
played, depending on the players. It all takes place in a casual atmosphere of fun. The Jam Session is open to residents and their
guests.
For information or questions, call Dori Miller at 623-544-6193
or email her at [email protected].
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treasures, metal sculptures,
clay, ceramics, art, silk flowers, beadwork, stained glass,
quilts and much more – the
event features breakfast and
lunch concessions available for
purchase.
The Spring Fair has been
growing year after year and
now attracts thousands of visitors from all over the Valley
who know the quality produced by Sun City West artisans.
“There’s something for
everyone, including Snowbirds
looking for neat gifts to bring
back to their cold-weather
friends,” said Village Store
Manager Katie Van Leuven.
“We have changed our layout this year and will arrange
the Social Hall similarly to our
Fall Fair so that visitors are
able to navigate the room more
efficiently.”
As always, parking and admission are free. Cash, checks
and MasterCard, Visa and Discover cards are accepted. Arrive early for the best selection.
U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters Chorus
performs free concert in Beardsley Park
The United States Navy
Band Sea Chanters Chorus
comes to Beardsley Park for a
free concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27. The park opens at
5 p.m. and concessions, including hot dogs, hamburgers,
brats and drinks, will be available for purchase.
The Navy Band Sea
Chanters is the official chorus
of the U.S. Navy. The ensemble performs a variety of
music, ranging from traditional choral music to opera,
Broadway and contemporary
music. Under the leadership of
Senior
Chief
Musician
Georgina Todd, the chorus will
perform a 90-minute concert
promoting the Navy’s proud
Stardust
Theatre
heritage and tradition.
The chorus was formed in
1956 when Lt. Harold Fultz,
then the band’s assistant
leader, organized a group from
the Navy School of Music to
sing chanteys and patriotic
songs for the State of the Nation dinner. It was an immediate success, and Adm. Arleigh
Burke, the chief of naval operations, transferred them to the
Navy Band, named them the
Sea Chanters and tasked the
all-male chorus with perpetuating songs of the sea. The
group added women to the
ranks in 1980, and expanded
its repertoire to include everything from Brahms to Broadway.
Spring
Frolic
in Beardsley
Park!
March 13, 2 p.m., Musicians Club Meeting, The Sonoran Sounds, a women's choral group directed by
Clarence L. Doornbos.
March 15 - 30, “Oklahoma!” A Rodgers and Hammerstein musical directed by Ellen Strier.
Tickets on sale now.
March 19, 1:30 p.m., Theater West Meeting. Scenes
from “The Third Ingredient" by O. Henry and
"I Do, I Do," both directed by Jamie Gunyuz.
Every Thursday, Friends of the Library present movies,
at 7 p.m., $2 donation requested.
Every Friday, 10 a.m., Photography West.
Box office hours: Monday through Thursday,
10 a.m. to noon.
Tickets $7.00 each
The U.S. Navy Sea Chanters Chorus entertains at Beardsley Park at 7
p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27.
Come enjoy the fun!
Celebrate spring and
enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt in
Beardsley Park from 8 a.m.
to noon, Saturday, March
30. The Easter Bunny arrives at 9, so bring your
camera to take pictures with
him. The Easter Egg Hunt is
for children 10 and younger,
and they must be signed up
in advance to participate.
There also will be rides,
crafts games, balloon animals, clowns and a petting
zoo!
The event is free; however, residents must pick up
a ticket at the box office and
must show their rec card,
since the event is for Sun
City West residents only.
Doughnuts, coffee and hot
chocolate will be available
for purchase.
Softball tourney
benefits SCW Posse
The Sun City West Softball Club
hosts its third annual “All States” Sun
City West Posse Appreciation Day
Softball Tournament Saturday, March
9.
The festivities are open to the public and will offer free food and beverages for attendees. In addition, gifts
from the business community will be
raffled. All donated proceeds and offerings will go to the SCW Posse to
support its operations.
The competing teams will consist
of American League softball players
from Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota,
Wisconsin, Washington and British
Columbia, Canada.
Activities begin at 9 a.m. at Liberty
Field, with the Sun City West Posse’s
Color Guard salute to our nation.
Team matchups begin at 9:30. Rumors have been circulating about a
special guest making an appearance,
so try to attend and support our community and the Posse.
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MARCH 2013
Management and Governing Board
Governing Board Directors
All Directors: [email protected]
President
Terry Hamman
July 2010-June 2013
623-243-7666
[email protected]
Vice-President
Patricia Tomlin
July 2011-June 2014
623-546-3248
[email protected]
Treasurer
Ed Van Cott
July 2010-June 2013
623-544-2371
[email protected]
Secretary
Marion Mosley
July 2012-June 2015
623-444-7707
[email protected]
Kenny Jordahl
July 2011-June 2014
623-271-7628
[email protected]
Nolan Reed
July 2012-June 2015
623-239-5992
[email protected]
Jack Steiner
July 2010-June 2013
623-584-2054
[email protected]
Griff Williams
July 2011-June 2014
623-518-9919
[email protected]
David Wilson
June 2012-July 2015
623-229-6903
[email protected]
Governing Board Manager
Sharon Schomer
623-544-6115
[email protected]
623-544-6100
What qualifies as a capital expenditure?
From Page 1
may designate net income to the
reserve accounts or leave the
funds for a stabilization fund. Reserve fund categories, as specified
in Governing Board Policy Fi4, include repairing and replacing items
to keep facilities in good condition
for members; covering losses that
are not insurable (i.e., damage due
to insect infestation, mildew, etc.);
and covering future capital requirements. (Replacement of the
Johnson Pool may be assigned to
this last category.)
With more than $11 million in
reserve, how much is enough? The
current fiscal year budget has set
aside funds to establish reserve requirements and replace a study
performed over five years ago by
an outside agency. The agency
study did not present results in an
easy-to-use format; however, the
information was a useful reference
in the current analysis performed
by Association employees.
RESERVE STuDy
The reserve study was approved
in the FY 2012 budget with the following parameters:
The database of RCSCW experience in maintaining capital equipment will determine capital
reserves required. (This examines
the useful life of each capital item
and cost of replacement vs. repair
costs and expected life of equipment if repaired rather than replaced.)
Capital expenditures of the past
five or more years will be referenced to determine whether current reserve levels vs. annual
expenditures are adequate to sustain the Association.
Recommended variances from
recent experience shall be supported by an objective analysis, to
include interest on reserves and
allow for inflation.
The results shall include means
of adjusting annually for future
changes in the amount of reserve
funds, earned interest on reserves,
and rising materials/labor costs.
An outside firm will confirm
study results.
The newly completed reserve
study – compiled by the Finance
Department from other RCSCW
department managers – was a
time-consuming effort covering
thousands of items. After review,
results will be used not only as a
basis for annual budgets, but also
to assist with the General Manager’s Five-Year Plan and to help
with long-range planning, including establishing capital-project requirements spanning the next 30
years. It will identify infrastructure
projects as well as those smaller
tasks not qualifying as capital projects.
INFRASTRuCTuRE AND
THE CuRRENT BuDGET
The current fiscal year’s budget
is the first to include replacement
of an infrastructure asset (the
Johnson Recreation Center’s north
parking lot). Infrastructure projects
will be separated from other capital projects as they have different
characteristics. For one, most infrastructure has a long life (like a parking-lot base), and replacement
dates can sometimes be indefinite.
Also, because some infrastructure
projects may fall into an “uninsured loss” category – like water
wells – replacement or repair may
not be readily scheduled.
Infrastructure has many meanings, and readers who would like a
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General Manager - Michael Whiting, 623-544-6110;
[email protected]
Editor - Katy O’Grady, 623-544-6027; [email protected]
News Asst. - Claudia Sherrill, 623-544-6644;
[email protected]
Member Services - 623-544-6100
Membership as of Feb. 1, 2013: 28,458
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fuller understanding are invited to
read an informative editorial
penned last fall by Board Director
Jack Steiner, located on the Governing
Board
blog
at
http://scwaz.com/?p=106356. As
previously noted, the Association’s
FY 2013 budget was the first to include infrastructure projects. The
total infrastructure cost was estimated at over $8.2 million based
on 2012 costs. Initially the list was
compiled without a clear definition
of the Association’s infrastructure,
but additional review has changed
that.
The following assets may be considered Association infrastructure.
All should have an expected useful
life of more than 30 years. They include: swimming pools; parking
lots; wells (repaired or replaced
only when required); golf courses
and irrigation systems (with course
adjustments to save water); irrigation interconnection pipes between courses, if cost effective;
buildings (expanding usage or replacing structure); bowling alleys
(major renovation); and major investments in alternative energy
generation to reduce utility costs.
The following capital projects
are not presently considered infrastructure and shall be included in
the annual budget, Five-Year or
Long-Range plans as appropriate:
golf course cart path and golf car
parking resurfacing; electrical and
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MEETINGS &
WORKSHOPS
The next Workshop is
scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday,
March 8, in the Lecture Hall.
The next regular Meeting is
scheduled for 9 a.m.
Thursday, March 28, in the
Social Hall.
The Governing Board will
meet Mondays with the
General Manager on the
following dates to receive his
reports. These sessions which are open to the public are scheduled at 1:30 p.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25. The
sessions are in the Governing
Board Conference Room in
the Administrative Offices.
The meeting schedule is
subject to change. Call 623544-6115 for meeting dates
and other Governing Board
information. Residents also
are encouraged to check
scwaz.com and sign up for
the e-newsletter to receive
the latest information about
the Association and
Governing Board.
New classes for you to Explore!
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MARCH 2013
Many new classes
have been added to
Explore!
Adult
Learning, which is a
recent program sponsored by the Recreation Centers of Sun
City West. In direct
response to feedback
from residents, Explore! offers varied and interesting evening classes. For
more details and online registration, go to www.rcscw.com
and click on the Explore! Adult
Learning bar. If you have questions or need help with registration, please contact Marie
McIntire, Special Interest Class
Coordinator, at 623-544-6194
or [email protected].
Continue to check the website;
new classes are added regularly.
“End of Life Readiness
SuNDAy
Workshop” (6:308:30 p.m., Mondays
March 18 and 25)
None of us wants to
think about the day we
die, and even fewer
make
appropriate
preparations. Don’t let
death catch you and
your loved ones unprepared. Scheduled speakers
include an attorney and a Hospice representative.
“Help Stop Senior Financial Exploitation” (6:30-8:30
p.m., Tuesday, March 19) will
cover the gamut of elder abuse
and financial swindles, including the top 10 senior scams and
tips to avoid being a victim.
In “Reverse Mortgages”
(6:30-8 p.m., Wednesday,
March 27) learn the truth about
reverse mortgages, including
whether you can still leave
MONDAy
TuESDAy
your house to your children
and how you can use the
money.
“Estate Planning” (6:30-8
p.m., Wednesday, May 1) covers the purpose of estate planning; distribution of estate,
wills, and trusts; and specific
estate planning strategies.
“Arizona
Destinations”
(6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursdays,
May 2 and 9) includes two sessions: 10 Top Destinations in
Arizona, which explores both
Arizona’s natural beauty and
historic sites, and A Spiritual
Journey Through Arizona,
which focuses on Native
American legends, old Spanish
missions, new age sites and
Arizona ghost towns.
“Murder on the High Cs or
Why I Hate the Opera”
(6:30-8:30 p.m., Monday, May
6) Why do they sing in some
incomprehensible foreign language? And how come the guy
with the low voice is always
the villain, the guy with the
high voice gets the girl, and the
lady singing really high dies at
the end? In this lively and informative talk, Professor
Schildkret looks at how operatic conventions arose from its
history and how, despite all
those silly formulas, opera can
be one of the most rewarding
experiences in the theater, if
you go in with just a little
knowledge.
“Saudi Arabia, Past and
Present” (6:30-8:30 p.m.,
Tuesday, May 7) Hugh Renfro,
a consultant and retired oil executive, spent more than 20
years in Saudi Arabia. He will
discuss the Saudi culture, the
March 2013
WEDNESDAy
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Continued on Page 7
THuRSDAy
Differentiating
capital projects
from infrastructure
From Page 4
communications wiring, equipment and interconnections;
pumps, plumbing, lake retention
liners and drains; and pool boilers,
building heaters and air conditioners. Other annual budgeting considerations include: roof surface,
windows, walls and flooring; club
and administration building remodeling and room renovations;
recreation center irrigation systems and landscaping; fitness and
locker rooms; and racquet sport
courts, walking tracks, miniature
golf, club rooms, fitness equipment, saunas, bocce courts, softball field, etc.
Next month we will look at our
reserve investments and how the
Budget and Finance Committee is
looking at getting the best return
on our investments.
FRIDAy
Cruise Ship series,
Face to Face,
7 pm, Palm Ridge
1
SATuRDAy
2
RCN deadline , noon
3
10
4
11
Operations Mtg 5
1:30 GB Conf Room
Tour Kuentz Rec Center, 9 am
18
So you Think you Have
Talent, 10:30 am Kuentz
Courtyard
Tour Beardsley 13
Rec Center 9 am
So you Think you Have
Talent, 10:30 am Kuentz
Courtyard
Chart. Clubs Cmte, 1:30 pm
HR Cmte 9:30 am 12
Acoustic Guitar Jam Session
noon, Kuentz Courtyard
17
Budget Cmte 9 am, 6
Operations Mtg
1:30 GB Conf Room
Operations Mtg 19
1:30 GB Conf Room
Remembering the ‘60s,
7pm, Beardsley Park
CCO-CPR, AED, 9 am 20
B&F Cmte 1 pm
CPR, AED, First Aid, 7
8 am
31
25
Operations Mtg 26 So you Think you Have 27
1:30 GB Conf Room
Talent, 10:30 am Kuentz
Courtyard
8
Kuentz Courtyard Happy Top Hat series, Rosalyn Kind,
Hour, 6 pm
3 and 7 pm, Palm Ridge
GB workshop
9 am Lecture Hall
9
Sip into Spring,
7 pm, Shuffleboard Room
Stardust Movie 7 pm
Tour RH Johnson 14
Rec Center 9 am
Tour Palm Ridge Rec 15
Center 9 am
Bowling Cmte, 9 am
Golf Cmte 1 pm
Cruise Ship series, 16
Michael Finney,
7 pm, Palm Ridge
Stardust Movie, 7 pm
Kuentz Courtyard 21
Happy Hour 6 pm
22
Sock Hop Dance, 23
7 pm, Palm Ridge
Spring Arts & Crafts ,
8 am RH Johnson
Complex
29
30
Spring Frolic,
8 am Beardsley Park
Stardust Movie 7 pm
So you Think you Have
Talent, 10:30 am Kuentz
Courtyard
24
Properties Cmte, 9 am
PR Cmte 1 pm
28
GB meeting
9 am Social Hall
Stardust Movie, 7 pm
To confirm events, call 623-544-6032. To confirm Governing Board activities, call 623-544-6115.
MARCH 2013
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Financials - January 2013
FINANCIAL SuMMARy:
YTD Total Resources
Cur Month Total Expenditures
YTD Capital Expenditures
Curr Month Total Resources
RESOURCES
Earned Membership Dues
Membership Fees
Recreation Fees
Golf Fees
Bowling Fees
Ancillary Income
Merchandise Sales
Food & Beverage Sales
Asset Preservation Fee
Interest Income
Other income
Total Resources
EXPENDITURES
Wages & Benefits
Operating Expenditures
Utilities
Repair & Maintenance
Interest & Financial
Legal & Professional
Taxes & Insurance
Supplies & Services
Landscape Maintenance
Employee Related
Depreciation
Total Expenditures
Excess (Deficit) Resources
over Expenditures
Month
Month
Actual
Budget
965,385 989,520
84,587
88,163
152,567 165,570
67,546
68,387
28,270
25,554
6,729
10,656
52,707
46,040
65,842
52,715
92,270
35,245
15,015
6,410
239,595 230,834
1,770,513 1,719,094
457,737
564,281
YTD
Actual
6,156,383
481,940
270,148
3,050,822
316,572
329,189
126,588
104,462
1,405,400
72,136
76,306
12,389,946
YTD
Actual
6,441,886
425,411
1,324,619
625,818
127,122
80,595
308,086
370,188
733,671
98,742
1,691,171
12,227,309
162,637
YTD Actual
YTD
Budget
6,232,000
404,317
294,308
3,117,710
354,154
317,628
96,419
93,739
913,300
80,500
10,000
11,914,075
YTD
Budget
6,872,229
555,144
1,429,722
661,067
148,507
126,692
299,972
344,511
730,892
93,788
1,586,043
12,848,567
(934,492)
YTD Budget
2013
Budget
10,745,800
730,832
603,829
6,333,358
585,312
633,478
214,933
176,836
2,065,000
138,000
10,000
22,237,378
2013
Budget
11,704,499
1,010,003
2,446,857
1,124,953
298,631
193,970
525,000
578,156
998,246
136,650
2,765,619
21,782,584
454,794
> 5% over budget
> 5% under budget
within 5% of budget
Yr End
Projection
10,745,800
730,832
603,829
6,333,358
585,312
633,478
214,933
176,836
2,065,000
138,000
10,000
22,237,378
Yr End
Projection
11,704,499
1,010,003
2,446,857
1,124,953
298,631
193,970
525,000
578,156
998,246
136,650
2,765,619
21,782,584
Projection
2,077,234
3,050,944
700,000
3,750,944
3,050,944
700,000
3,750,944
1,405,400
343,407
1,748,807
2,065,800
1,685,144
3,750,944
2,065,800
1,685,144
3,750,944
Complete financial statements are posted monthly on Sun City West News Blog, scwaz.com
Bowling Lineage by Quarter
DEFINITIONS
Resources: Funds available to RCSCW
Expenditures: Costs incurred by RCSCW
Fiscal year 2013-Capital Projects $50,000 or Higher
Administration
General Recreation
Johnson
Budget
Cost
YTD
Total
Equipment Replacement
Energy Conservation Projects
Changing Demographics/Utilization
50,000
100,000
50,000
9,883
Sound System
Palm Ridge Locker/Entry Room
Palm Ridge Pickleball Court Creation
50,000
100,000
220,000
Project
Employee Time Reporting System
Replace Tile in Fitness Center Spa
Lecture Hall Renovation
Shuffleboard
Social Hall Kitchen
Palm Ridge
Kuentz
Renovate Pool Out. Bath/Showers
Stardust Theater
Sports Pavilion
Upgrade Scoring System
Monitor Replacement
Pebblebrook
Equipment
Stardust
Equipment
Grandview
Repair Pro Shop Concrete
Equipment
Tee Maintenance
Cart Path Maintenance
454,794
2013 Budget
2,077,234
Capital expenditure funding:
Asset Preservation Fee
Members' Equity fr Previous Years
Total Resources for Capital Expenditures
KEy
YTD Total Expenditures
Month
Month
Actual
Budget
890,268 895,800
128,682 106,544
74,122
66,015
721,076 878,933
70,324
79,997
73,227
68,456
20,804
19,550
24,013
19,080
219,800 137,500
5,934
11,500
0
2,228,250 2,283,375
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Capital expenditures:
Capital
Infrastructure
Total Capital Expenditures
623-544-6100
Echo Mesa
Equipment
Well Rebuild
Echo Mesa Pump Station
Deer Valley
Deer Valley Equipment
Tee Maintenance
Desert Trails
Golf Operations
Infrastructure upkeep
Equipment
Golf Operations Equipment
Johnson Area 1 parking lot
Golf Rounds by Quarter
50,000
75,000
50,000
50,000 55,915
50,000
50,000
50,000 49,900
55,000 55,000
67,978 70,613
92,225 87,117
79,205 74,915
50,000
79,205
69,000
65,000
30,224
74,915
61,417
64,983
73,780 71,091
75,000 70,236
160,000
117,180 106,079
51,000 49,885
68,681 61,825
100,000
700,000
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Cruise Ship, Top Hat shows
wrap in March
The 2013 Top Hat and
Cruise Ship entertainment series conclude this month at
Palm Ridge Rec Center.
The Top Hat performances
will be March 7, featuring
Roslyn Kind.
Cruise Ship performances will
be March 1, with
Face to Face, and
March 15, with Michael
Finney.
Roslyn Kind Live, March 7
- Roslyn Kind is a dynamic,
multi-talented entertainer who
has forged a successful career
across the spectrum of entertainment, from acclaimed
recordings to sold-out Broadway and concert venue performances and nightclubs the
world over.
Showtimes for Top Hat Series are 3 and 7 p.m., with
doors opening at 2:30 and 6:30.
The Cruise Ship series shows
in February are Face to Face
March 1 and Michael Finney
March 15.
Face to Face, March 1 Tribute artists Michael John
and Joey Riedel join forces to
create the ultimate tribute show
based on the Face
to Face show performed by Billy
Joel and Elton John. The ultimate tribute show is a night of
hit songs, energetic performances, outrageous costumes
and true Rock ‘n’ Roll at its
finest.
Michael Finney, March 15
- Comedy and magic are what
Michael Finney brings to the
stage. With clean and appropriate comedy and magic for all to
enjoy, this is a “must see”
show.
Shows in the Cruise Ship Series are at 7 p.m., and doors
open at 6:30.
Think you have talent?
Check out these acts!
“So You Think You Have
Talent” returns this month
with more local entertainment
for your enjoyment from 11
a.m. to noon every Tuesday in
the Kuentz Courtyard.
The schedule for March:
March 5 - Second Wind,
singers
and
guitarists
Bryan Whiteside and Pete
Hirschthal.
March 12 - SilverKats,
singers
and
guitarists
Stewart Richline and Klaus
monarchy, the role of women
in Saudi society and Saudi Arabia’s leap into the 21st century.
He will also show his beautifully-photographed short film,
Arabia, narrated by Helen Mirren. If you’ve ever wondered
about this fascinating country,
you don’t want to miss this
presentation.
“ID Theft” (6:30-8 p.m.,
Wednesday, June 5) will show
you how ID thieves get your
personal information; what to
do if you’re the victim; and
warning signs and prevention
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The place to meet for Happy Hour Kuentz Courtyard
Kuentz Courtyard Happy Hour returns in
March with two events, March 6 and March
20.
Kick back and enjoy local talent and take
some time to socialize and relax in the
Courtyard atmosphere. BYOB and snacks.
Ice will be provided, as will a table if you
wish to share your snacks with others.
The entertainment lineup for these two
free events:
March 6: 6 to 7 p.m., Craig and Mary
Lee. The Lees have been performing for
years in Sun City West, on stage at Theatre
West and with the Musicians Club. They
also give vocal performances, singing the
old standards, pop and country tunes.
From 7 to 8, Maureen Lansing, Cheryl
Wagner and Don Richards. Lansing sings
mostly ballads with a nightclub-soft, very
feeling voice. Wagner sings pop, old favorites and country. Richards has a rich
baritone voice and sings ballads, musicals,
pop and country.
March 20: 6 to 7 p.m., Suzanne
Schmick and Bob Latzo. Suzanne
Schmick has entertained in and around
Phoenix for many years, not only with
vocal performances, but on stage as well.
She performs pop, oldies, musical numbers
and even opera. Bob Latzo impersonates
Elvis and also performs humorous songs.
He can also sing oldies, pop and country.
Latzo has lived in Sun City West for 16
years and has been entertaining us for all
those years.
From 7 to 8, Tony Miller will entertain
with his guitar playing and singing pop,
folk and rock tunes.
Sports take center stage
at R.H. Johnson open house
Come down to the Activity
Center parking area and join
the sport clubs of R.H. Johnson Recreation Center for
their Chartered Club Open
House from 10 a.m. to noon
Saturday, March 2. This is
your opportunity to talk with
them about their clubs and
what they are all about.
Many of these clubs will be
represented: Bocce, MiniGolf, Racquetball/Handball,
Lawn Bowls, Sportsman’s
Club, Canine Companions,
The Tennis Club, B.A.S.C.W,
Ladies Mis-Cues Billiards,
Men’s Billiards, Crestview
Cycle Riders, Water Fitness,
SCW Lady Putters, Pebblebrook Men’s Golf, Pebblebrook Ladies Niners Golf,
SCW Men’s Niners Golf,
Grandview Men’s Golf,
Grandview Women’s Golf,
Stardust Ladies Niner’s Golf,
Stardust Ladies 18 Hole
Golf, Trail Ridge Men’s
Golf, Trail Ridge Ladies
Golf.
Tim Polizzi of Boomer
Harmonies will provide entertainment.
Coffee, punch and cookies
are provided by the Recreation Centers. Questions?
Call Dori Miller at 623-5446193 or send email to
[email protected].
Ridge Recreation Center to discuss goals and attract prospective members.
Community radio is a term
often used to describe noncommercial radio stations run mostly
or entirely by volunteer residents
of a particular service area. Low
Power FM (LPFM) is a special
class of radio service that, due to
its limited range and low operational costs, is well suited to a
relatively small community like
Sun City West, said Eric Wagner, the resident behind the radio
proposal.
“An LPFM license is what the
proposed club would be attempting to obtain on behalf of the
Recreation Centers of Sun City
West which, as a required nonprofit organization, would actu-
Station functions would be
handled entirely by members of
the proposed Community Radio
Club, Wagner said.
Club members would not be
required to perform any on-air
work, but Wagner said he welcomes Sun City West residents
with previous TV or radio experience to step forward and offer
mentoring to club members, or
to perhaps perform some duties
themselves. Areas of special
skills will include engineering,
operations, production, on-air
talent and business/fundraising.
Wagner said the station’s operating costs would be a combination of direct donations,
underwriting by local businesses, grants and other
fundraisers.
Sander.
March 19 - Tony Miller,
singer/guitarist.
March 26 - Bud Parker,
singer /guitarist
The Kuentz Recreation
Center is at R.H. Johnson and
Stardust boulevards.
For information, call Dori
Miller at 623-544-6193, or
send
email
to
[email protected].
The public is welcome to
join us!
Technology
Community Radio Club sets meeting
improves sound A newly proposed Commu- ally hold the license,” Wagner
nity Radio Club in Sun City explained. “This is a valuable
quality for
West has planned an initial meet- service that the FCC has not
for 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, taken applications for in over 10
hearing aid users ing
in the Acacia Room at Palm years.”
tips.
Still open for registration:
See the February Rec Center
News for details
“Inside Dallas the Day
Kennedy Was Assassinated”
(6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday,
March 7)
“Did You Really Mean
That?” (6:30-8:30 p.m., Mondays, March 11-April 1)
“History of the Automobile
and Then Some” (6:30-8:30
p.m., Thursdays, March 14-28)
“AARP Driver Safety
Course” (6:30-8:30 p.m.,
Tuesday, April 2, and Wednesday, April 3)
equipped hearing device
switches from microphone (M)
to telecoil (T) mode. Many
hearing aids also offer a setting
for simultaneous mic and telecoil (MT). In settings where
one wishes both inputs, the MT
setting is useful.
A logo indicating the presence of T-coil enhancements
incorporates the universal symbol for hearing assistance, with
permission from the National
Association of the Deaf. This
logo now appears at the entrance of the Stardust Theatre,
14401 R.H. Johnson Blvd. in
Sun City West, informing theater-goers that the venue is
looped.
Explore! classes still have room
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MARCH 2013
From Page 1
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Foundation
throws
a party
The public is cordially invited to the SCW Foundation’s
Party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 9, at the
Foundation building at R.H.
Johnson and Stardust boulevards.
Live music will be provided
by the Sun City Stomperz
Band. Free hot dogs, soda, coffee and cookies will be served
throughout the celebration.
Sun Health Resale Shop will
join the Foundation in the celebration. Some of the local
clubs that meet regularly at the
Foundation will be available to
meet with you. Perhaps you’ll
even find a club you’d like to
join.
No reservations are required,
and there is no cost, just show
up and join in the fun!
The Sun City West Foundation is at 14465 R.H. Johnson
Blvd. Visit the website at
www.scwfoundation.org.
MARCH 2013
623-544-6100
Community Information
AARP offers tax assistance
Sun City West residents needing help
completing their income tax returns may
again take advantage of AARP Tax-Aide
service here in the community. Beginning
Feb. 1 and running through April 12, Sun
City West Foundation is donating space for
AARP tax-aide service in the Palo Verde
Room at the Foundation building, 14465
R.H. Johnson Blvd., at the intersection of
R.H. Johnson and Stardust boulevards.
Hours of service are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday to Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon Friday. No appointments are necessary, and
telephone service is not available. You must
stop by the Foundation building to avail
yourself of the tax preparation assistance.
The service is provided on a first-come,
first-serve basis and all returns are filed electronically.
AARP’s Tax Aide program is an all-volunteer electronic tax preparation service
open to the public. No one is turned away
unless the case is too complicated, such as
an estate held in trust or a tax return for a
business.
The Foundation suggests gathering basic
information to bring with you before coming to meet with a Tax Aide volunteer. That
information includes
• Copy of last year’s income tax return
(required)
• W-2 forms from each employer
• Unemployment compensation statement
• SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social
Security benefits
• All 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-CIV
1099-miscellaneous, etc.) showing interest
and or dividends as well as documentation
showing the original purchase price of your
sold assets.
• 1099R forms if you received a pension
or annuity
• All forms indicating federal income tax
paid
• Child care provider information (name,
employer ID, Social Security number)
• Social Security numbers for all dependents
SCW fields Relay for Life at Beardsley Park
Get set to get involved!
The Sun City West Foundation is excited to sponsor the
American Cancer Society
Relay for Life of Sun City
West and we need you!
Relay for Life is a community fight against cancer representing the hope that those
lost to cancer will never be
forgotten, that those who
face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated.
There are many ways to be
involved:
Start a team
Join a team
Sponsor a team
Invite a survivor
Join a committee
Volunteer Day of Event
Make a donation, payable
to the American Cancer Society
Teams come from businesses, clubs, families,
friends, hospitals, churches,
schools, and service organizations. Be a part of a team
and make a difference!
Relay for Life Sun City
West will be from 9 a.m. to 9
p.m. Sunday, March 17, in
Beardsley
Park,
12755
Beardsley Road, at Stardust.
For information to start a
team and to become inspired,
visit the website at RelayForLife.org/SunCityWestAZ or
contact the event chair, Marilynn Shaw, at 541-980-4444
or email her at [email protected].
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MARCH 2013
Community Information
Operation Santa Claus
reports successful season
Submitted by Ray Rodes,
Post Commander
Dec. 19 and 20, 2012, VFW
Post 10695 Operation Santa
Claus transported and delivered more than 1,000 new,
wrapped Christmas gifts to veterans in Phoenix hospitals.
Many of the patients in VA
hospitals do not have family
and/or friends, so they appreciated the gifts they received and
visiting with comrades-in-arms
from Post 10695. The 13 members who participated in Operation Santa Claus felt the
mission was in the true spirit of
Christmas.
Gwen Shoemaker, from the
Sundome Merchants Association, organized the Angel Tree
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Program, and stored the gifts
that were purchased and
wrapped by Sun City West residents, and Liberty Buick on
Bell Road provided the van
VFW Post 10695 used to transport the gifts to the VA hospitals.
The officers and members of
the post want to express their
appreciation to the members of
the Sundome Merchants Association, the residents of Sun
City West and the management
of Liberty Buick for supporting
Operation Santa Claus for
more than 10 years.
Hospital chairman Joe
Radawec was responsible for
organizing and coordinating
Post 10695’s participation in
Operation Santa Claus.
Volunteers sought for disaster
preparedness drill in Wickenburg
Want to do your part to help emergency responders prepare for a nuclear event? The
Maricopa County Department of Emergency
Management, Arizona Division of Emergency
Management and the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station seek volunteers and their families to serve as simulated evacuees from the
10-mile Emergency Planning Zone surrounding the plant.
All volunteers will be asked to participate
for two days: the reception/dress rehearsal
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, and
the mock disaster from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on
Tuesday, May 3. Activities will be centered at
Wickenburg High School and participants will
meet in the school’s gym, 1090 S. Vulture
Mine Road in Wickenburg. Visitor parking is
allocated in the southern section of the student
parking lot, and lunch and water will be provided.
Clothing should be comfortable, casual and
non-revealing. Weapons are not allowed on
campus. Anyone experiencing an actual lifethreatening emergency during the drill should
alert staff by saying, “This is a real-world
emergency.”
Those interested in having a registration
form mailed to them may contact the Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management at 602-273-1411.
Meals on Wheels honors long-time volunteers
Meals on Wheels recognizes
long-time volunteers from left,
Millie and Ray Smith, who have
volunteered for 19 years, and
Barb Damato, who is a 20-year
volunteer. Meals on Wheels is
a community service staffed by
volunteers who deliver meals to
homebound residents. Nearly
9,000 meals were delivered in
2012. For information on volunteering or how to receive
meals, call Evelyn Nelson, 623214-1032.
Souper Bowl supper
planners claim success
for Community Fund
Benevilla offers caregiver support groups
Those involved in the first Souper Bowl Supper Saturday, Jan. 19, at
the Women’s Club and Boomer’s Club in Sun City West, congratulate
one another on raising more than $2,500 to benefit the Sun City West
Community Fund. More than 150 attended the soup supper supplied
by Memo’s Restaurant and Hole ‘N One Restaurant. Enjoying the
evening were, front row, Women’s Club President Marlene Sullivan;
and Boomers Club President Roland Cloutier. In the back row from
left, are Community Fund President Jerry Overton; Souper Bowl Supper financial sponsor and local Realtor Jim Swanson; Community
Fund Board member J.R. Reese; and Supper Chairperson Ardis
Merry.
If your community group has news about Sun City West,
send it to [email protected]
before the first Friday of the month prior to publication.
Are you a caregiver of someone with
Alzheimer’s, dementia, or an adult with developmental disabilities? Are you dealing with feelings of grief or loss? Need a shoulder to lean on,
a sympathetic ear? Benevilla has caregiver support groups for you.
Are you a caregiver to a loved one with
Parkinson’s? The support group meets at 3 p.m.
the third Tuesday of each month, September
through May, in Sun City West. Dealing with
the imminent loss of a loved one? The Grief Before Loss group meets at 10 a.m. the last
Wednesday of each month at Birt’s Bistro.
Caring for someone with memory issues? The
Alzheimer’s & Memory Support Group meets
at 10 a.m. every Tuesday at Faith Presbyterian
Church, 16000 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, or
at 9 a.m. the first Friday of each month at Birt’s
Bistro, 16752 N. Greasewood St, Surprise
(Benevilla campus).
Caring for a developmentally disabled adult?
The Developmental Disabilities group meets
quarterly at 9:30 a.m. the third Friday of February, April, September and November at Lakeview United Methodist Church, 10298 W.
Thunderbird, Sun City.
For details, call Benevilla’s Intake and Referral Department at 623-584-4999.
Community service organizations
PORA: 13815 Camino del Sol; 623-584-4288
PRIDES: 14630 R.H. Johnson Blvd.; 623-584-2878
Posse: 20450 Stardust Blvd.; 623-584-5808
Foundation: 14465 R.H. Johnson Blvd; 623-584-6851
Community Fund: 623-546-1122 (leave a message; calls will be
returned)
Friends of the Library: Call the library at 623-544-6130
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MARCH 2013
MAIN TELEPHONE NuMBER:
623-544-6000
RH JOHNSON REC CENTER:
544-6105
19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd.
Fitness Center: 544-6107
Swimming Pool: 544-6106
Tennis Reservations: 5446151
Mini Golf, Table Tennis, Wii,
Arcade, Racquetball, Bocce:
544-6108
Ceramics: 546-0975
Lapidary: 584-8952
Lawn Bowls: 584-0617 or
544-6147
Men’s Club; 544-6150
Metal Club: 584-0150
Arts & Crafts
• Art - Sun West,Val Anderson: 933-4924
• Basketeers, Penny
Plass: 476-5151
• Beaders, Arlene Hall:
466-7735
• Calligraphy, Dale
Hornyan-Toftoy: 546-8502
• Ceramics West, Sue
Lewis: 258-2094
• Clay Club, James Herr:
975-5551
• Copper Cookers,
Janette Gricol: 584-1465
• Creative Stitchers,
Catherine Vaught: 2140759
• Decorative Art, Kathy
Capps: 546-5924
• Encore Needle & Craft,
Sue Williams: 337-4558
• Johnson Lapidary, Lou
Mancuso: 609-444-9345
• Leather Carvers, Donald Fordyce: 606-7102
• Mac-Cro-Knit, Mary
Kocha: 556-5929
• Metal Club, James
Bergstrom: 546-6856
• Palo Verde Patchers,
Karen Justus: 251-7893
• Photography West,
Gerry Rosen: 537-9879
• Porcelain Painters,
Marlene Gates: 556-4998
• Rip ‘n’ Sew, Joan
Hardy: 975-3657/Sue
DeLucia: 546-1438
• Rosemaling-European
Folk Art, Sandy Hinkes:
546-7725
• Scrapbooking, Papercrafts & More, Kristine
Vencel: 594-9703
• Silk Flowers, Wauneita
Haupt: 546-0665
• Stained Glass Crafters,
623-544-6100
Phone Numbers
Model Railroad: 544-6148
Rip ‘N’ Sew: 546-4050
Silvercraft: 584-8153
VILLAGE STORE: 544-6135
(located at R.H. Johnson
Rec Center)
RH JOHNSON LIBRARy:
544-6130
Data Resource Center: 5446644
SPORTS PAVILION (Bowling):
544-6140
Strike Zone Eatery: 544-6116
BEARDSLEy REC CENTER:
544-6524
12755 Beardsley Road at
Stardust Boulevard
Rose Waldon: 602-8857222
• Toy-ki Silvercraft, Rose
Cuddie: 544-8791
• Weavers West Guild,
Mary Dehlinger: 374-6995
• Woodworking, Frank
Tucker: 444-5339
Cards & Games
• Bridge-Kiva West Duplicate, Donna Shelton:
251-5578
• Bridge-One Partner,
Gene Hopp: 537-9055
• Bridge-Ladies Saturday
Contract, Irma EpsteinCathy Landry: 330-0418
• Bridge-Tuesday Contract, William Dwinell:
214-2400
• Bunco, Viv Hennessey:
556-4818
• Canasta West, Arlene
Rozmus: 546-3803
• Club 52 Card Club,
Raymond Langlois: 602999-6688
• Cribbage, Don Donati:
328-5697
• Euchre Card Club, Connie Bellinger: 486-9181
• Five-Hundred Card,
Marcel Mantha, 251-7211
• Mah Jongg, Joy Eisner:
214-7307
• Pan Card Club,Barbara
Harris: 975-4501
• Pinochle, Jim Thompson: 444-7736
• Saturday Night
Gamesters, Vard Miller:
584-5396
• Sheepshead, Lyle
Thompson: 602-524-1568
Dance
• Country Western, Car-
Pool/Fitness/Mini Golf: 5446525
Bridge Club: 544-6529 Clay Club: 544-6530
Copper Cookers: 544-6532
Photography: 544-6520,
544-6521
KuENTZ REC CENTER:
544-6561
14401 R.H. Johnson Blvd.
Swimming Pool/Fitness:
544-6561
Softball: 544-6157, 5446158
Stardust: 584-7025
Weavers: 544-6515
Women’s Social: 546-4236
Woodworking: 546-4722
PALM RIDGE REC CENTER:
544-6580
13800 W. Deer Valley Drive
Swimming Pool/Fitness:
544-6581
Computers West: 214-1546
Stained Glass: 544-6586
GOLF OPERATIONS: 544-6037
Tee Time Confirmation:
544-6044
Tee Time Reservations: scw.totalegolf.com
Course Conditions: 5446175
DEER VALLEY: 544-6016
DESERT TRAILS: 544-6017
Club Contacts
oline Morrell: 214-8628
• Hillcrest Dance & Social, Jayne Deyoe-Cohen:
240-0098
• International Social &
Dance, Anna Besmer: 2140875
• Latin Ballroom, Wilbur
Lider: 584-8543
• Line Dancers, Martha
Williams: 556-9093
• Westerners Square
Dance, Richard Howden:
322-5201
Health &
Fitness
• Arthritis Club Rosemary Dougherty: 584-2327
• Dance for the Health
of It, Pamela Spears: 602679-4220
• Energetic Exercise,
Dick Swortzel: 975-9103
• Fitness Club, Shirley
Miller: 249-6931
• Handi-Capables, Edee
White: 602-622-1708
• Water Fitness, Alicia
Kelley: 975-3070
• yoga, Patricia Snodgrass: 214-2494
Hobbies &
Travel
• Agriculture, Thomas
Tizinka: 584-1100
• Automotive Restoration, Herb Clark: 444-7778
• Coin & Stamp, Fred
Bubeheimer: 377-6521
• Computers West,
Bruce Merrihew: 584-7440
• Garden Club, David
Hodgins: 444-8045
• Investment Club,
Jamie Gunyuz: 583-7443
• Model Railroad, Bob
Rose: 826-3448
• Recreational Vehicle,
Kenith Pavlik: 2148637
• Rockhounds West,
Dan Roberson: 251-6396,
Linda Blakley: 425-7600022
Music &
Performance
• Dancing Arts, Marie
Farmer: 544-7842
• Karaoke, Betty Dorsey:
975-5345
• Musicians Club, Mary
Lee: 584-0308
• Organ & Keyboard,
Ronald Aron: 537-9092
• Rhythm Tappers, Jan
Cooley: 975-4003
• Stardust Theatre
Council, Gilbert Pantea:
584-8419
• Theatre West, Bernard
Meagher: 249-7213
• Westernaires Chorus,
Neal Johnson: 466-0015
Social
• Boomers, Martha Sargent: 541-420-9476
• Canine Companions,
Dale Hickle: 261-2510
• Club Español, Dan
Mesch: 444-8483
• Friends of the Library,
Larry Woods: 556-8949
• Men’s Club, Felix Merlino: 214-1418
• Singles Club, Carol
Sarna: 255-4965
• Sunshine Animal Club,
Robert Stebbins: 544-2356
• Women’s Social Club,
ECHO MESA: 544-6014
GRANDVIEW: 544-6013
Crooked Putter: 544-6090
PEBBLEBROOK: 544-6010
STARDUST: 544-6012
TRAIL RIDGE: 544-6015
ADMINISTRATION
General Manager: 544-6110
Human Resources: 544-6123
Member Services: 544-6100
Rec Center News: 544-6644
Website: 544-6133
Recreation Manager: 5446114
Tours & Scheduling: 5446129
Box Office: 544-6093
Marlene Sullivan: 5848893
• Zymurgy, Kenny Jordahl: 271-7528
Sports - Golf
• Deer Valley Men,
Ronnie Skogrand: 5183546
• Deer Valley Women,
Gayle Moeller: 234-1097
• Desert Trails Men,
Jerry Kinkane: 214-5752
• Desert Trails Women
18ers and 9ers, Bonnie
Flasch: 518-6866
• Echo Mesa Men, Mick
Waas: 584-4948
• Echo Mesa Women,
Alice Patton: 556-2547
• Golf Council SCW,
Karen Hunter: 544-6986
• Grandview Men, Steve
Waggoner: 826-5322
• Grandview Women,
Julianne Kleager: 755-8853
• Lady Putters SCW,
Janette Gricol: 584-1465
• Men’s Niners, Howard
Allnut: 214-0583
• Men’s Putting, Wayne
Nelson: 214-1032
• Pebblebrook Men,
David Campbell: 518-4871
• Pebblebrook Women,
Mary Flint: 214-7314
• Pebblebrook Ladies
Niners, Leah McCraken:
406-689-1942
• Stardust Men, Irvin
Coon: 826-8539
• Stardust Women, Avis
Bennett: 444-8483
• Stardust Women Niners, Pauline Phillips: 9750912
• Trail Ridge Men, Gary
Bosak: 556-4812
• Trail Ridge Women,
Anne Marie Wunderlin:
602-770-7940
Sports
• Bocce, Tom Brown:
544-2757
• Bowlers Association,
John McNee: 544-2517
• Crestview Bike Riders,
Tom Wohlgemuth: 2141290
• Horseshoe, Louis Kellner: 214-3903
• Johnson Lawn Bowls,
George Poor: 584-2986
• Men’s Billiards, Don
Nicks: 433-8524
• Mini-Golfers, Robert
Carneiro: 236-9844
• Mis-Cues Ladies Billiards, Judy Malm: 5561528
• Pickleball, Ken Holtz:
215-5854
• Racquetball/ Handball/Whisperball, Jan Warren: 214-3760
• Shuffleboard, Charles
Webster: 546-6419
• Softball, Bob Dobbins:
792-8993
• Sportsman’s, Steve
Cratsenberg: 256-3794
• Tennis Club, Patti Kirk:
602-206-0124
- Platform Tennis, Ron
Gliot: 584-7838
- Table Tennis, Jack
Wetherbie: 547-6263
- Tennis, Mal Jacobson: 546-1145
- Volleyball, Dawn
Wakefield: 271-8511
Chartered Clubs leadership is subject to change.
WWW.RCSCW.COM
Submit All States Club
news by the first day of each
month (for the next month’s
publication) to [email protected]. All submissions for April 2013
are due by March 1. If you
do not have a computer,
please print and mail to
22211 Lobo Lane, Sun City
West, AZ 85375.
IDAHO
The Idaho State Club has grown to
150 members. Anyone who has any affiliation with the State of Idaho is welcome to become part of this fun group.
Membership is $ 5. Regular activities
include a breakfast meeting on the first
Saturday of every month at 8:30 a.m.
at the Golden Corral on Grand Avenue
and Litchfield Road. The cost of the
buffet is $10.40 per person, which includes tax, tip and drinks. If you want
to meet and make new friends, call
Gen, 623-584-6083.
First and third Fridays are ladies’
and men’s Bridge and Hand & Foot
and lunch at “The 5 & Diner,” on Bell
Road and the Avenue of the Arts. Call
Gen for Bridge, 623-584-6083 and
Joyce, 623-523-4407 for Hand and
Foot.
March 4, join us at 1:05 p.m. at Surprise Recreation Complex for a baseball game - Texas vs. San Diego. Half
price for the Idaho Club, $13.50 per
person. Call Freeman, 623-249-7236
for reservations.
March 23, play golf at Grandview
Golf Course. Cost typically is $40
green fees, $10 cart, if needed, and $10
prize fee. Tee times will be shotgun,
usually around 10 a.m., 18 holes-no
handicap needed. More information
will follow.
April 13, we’ll give a grand send off
to the Snowbirds with a picnic and
bingo at Beardsley Park, Ramada 7,
from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $5;
BYOB and drinks, call Joe, 623-2665775.
IOWA
The Iowa Club will have a breakfast
meeting at Briarwood Country Club at
9 a.m. March 9. Cost of the buffet
breakfast is $10 per member or guest.
We will have an entertaining program
and conduct the election for the 201314 officers. The reservation deadline is
March 2. There will be no drop-in
breakfast in March. The next drop-in
breakfast at Tivoli Gardens will be at
8:30 a.m. April 8. Wear your badge or
ask for the Iowa Club room.
You won’t want to miss the Swing
Into Spring 9-hole golf scramble at
Union Hills Country Club April 4. Allinclusive price, which includes green
fees, cart, range balls and a buffet dinner following the tournament, is $40.
Make up your own foursome or we
will pair you up for a fun afternoon.
Dinner only is $15. Call Jan Phillips at
623-977-6184 for details.
Both the Briarwood breakfast and
the Swing into Spring golf scramble require advance reservations. To reserve,
send your checks made payable to the
Iowa Club to Jan Sigler at 15924 Falcon Ridge, Sun City West, AZ 85375.
MARCH 2013
All States Club
For information, visit the Club website
at IA.scwclubs.com or email [email protected].
MICHIGAN
Michiganders! Be sure to reserve
Saturday, March 16, for The Duttons.
The Dutton family, from Branson, is an
internationally acclaimed group of
touring and recording artists, singers
and dancers. They play everything
from bluegrass to classical in their
shows which also feature a variety of
instruments. Dinner will be at Romano’s Macaroni Grill following the
show. Meal cost is approximately $24
per person, with a choice of 10 entrees,
salad, coffee, tea, iced tea or soda, tax
and gratuity. Cost for bus and show is
$40 per person and the bus holds 48
people. Make your reservation early;
friends are welcome to enjoy this outing with us. Bus will depart the Sundome at 12:30 p.m. Club members,
send check and coupon to address on
coupon. Contact Dorothy, 623-3762763 for reservations or information.
Bring your ideas for events for the
upcoming year to the Planning Lunch
at Tivoli Gardens at 11 a.m. April 4.
Menu options are grilled chicken sandwich, hamburger, roast beef, corned
beef brisket or barbecue pork. Cost is
$10 per person and includes tax, gratuity, iced tea, coffee or soft drink. Send
check and coupon to address on the
coupon. Reservation deadline is March
27.
If you are interested in joining the
Michigan Club, call Jim at 623-5447601 for membership information.
MINNESOTA
The month of March is a big one for
the members and friends of the Minnesota Club of Sun City West as it is
pizza time! The traditional Pizza Party
will be Thursday, March 21, at the
SCW Foundation Building, Del Webb
Room, 14465 R.H. Johnson Blvd. Social hour begins at 4:30 p.m. with salad
and pizza served at 4:45. Also cookies,
lemonade, beer and wine will be
served. The original pizza company
that was so well received two years ago
will again be baking the pizzas on site
and a serving it piping hot. Cost will be
the same as last year. Members cost
$12 and guests $14 each.
Reservations must be made by Monday, March 18. For questions or more
information, call Jean at 623-5460557. Club dues still are being accepted for 2013, and they are $5 per
person. Dues may be paid by including
them with your dinner reservation. The
Minnesota Club day at the Surprise
Ballpark is set for Tuesday, March 19.
Those wishing to go to the AZ
Broadway Theatre to see the “Buddy
Holly Story” should also call Jean. The
last big event this spring will be the
Minnesota Club Picnic at Beardsley
Park April 11. More details next month
in your Rec Center News.
MONTANA
Montana Club will sponsor the 17th
Annual Big Sky Golf Scramble and
Social at Hillcrest Golf Resort, Friday,
March 15. Shotgun start will be at
noon. Cost is $60 per golfer, and includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, dinner, free range balls and door prizes.
Non-golfers may join for dinner only
for $12. Entry deadline is March 7.
Contact Larry Holman at 406-4396379 for information and reservations.
NEBRASKA
Regular scheduled events are as follows: Every Tuesday – Nebraska Club
Men’s Breakfast at 6:30 a.m. at Hole
‘n One Restaurant, 13574 Camino del
Sol, Sun City West. No reservations are
required. For information, call Don,
623- 977-7386. Every Saturday – Nebraska Club Coed Breakfast at 8:30
a.m. at Tivoli Gardens, 12555 W. Bell
Road, Surprise. No reservations required. For information call Lila, 623322-2442. Every third Friday –
Nebraska Club Ladies Luncheon and
Bridge at 11:30 a.m. at Briarwood
Country Club, 20800 N. 135th Ave.,
Sun City West. Reservations required.
Call Lila, 623-322-2442.
NEW ENGLAND
Club members and guests will attend A Day at the Races at Turf Paradise Race Track Friday March 15. We
will enjoy the formal but casual atmosphere of the Club House Silks Room
to view the races. In preparation for St.
Patrick’s Day, we will enjoy a traditional corned beef and cabbage lunch.
There will be a race in our honor and
several members will be chosen to participate in the “Winner’s Circle.” May
the luck of the Irish be with you! This
is always a fun event. Watch for
newsletter for time and date. April 15
will be our Patriot’s Day lunch at the
Sun City West Foundation’s Quail
Room. We join Paul Revere and others
to celebrate this memorable time in our
country’s history as well as the return
of the Boston Red Sox and the Boston
Marathon.
Notice to all New Englanders who
are interested in joining: We offer a
warm welcome. Yearly dues are $5 per
person. Contact information, 623-9753482.
NORTH DAKOTA
We invite all people with North
Dakota ties to join our club.
In December we enjoyed the Holiday Show at the Arizona Opry.
Our annual Wine and Cheese Party
was Jan. 19 at the Sun City Country
Club.
In February, we traveled to Laughlin, Nev., for an overnight casino adventure.
The annual Spring Picnic is Sunday,
March 24, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the
Sun City Country Club.
To receive information, send your
name, email, and annual dues of $10
per person in a check made out to ND
Club, to Barb Larson, 13327 W. Ballad
Dr., Sun City West, AZ 85375.
Event details and club news are
mailed to all paid members.
Information:
Email
[email protected].
OHIO
March 8 is the date set for Ohio Club
members to attend a spring training
baseball game at Surprise Stadium.
Tickets, $21 per person, are limited, so
get your reservations in as quickly as
possible. Game will be the Cleveland
Indians vs. the Kansas City Royals. For
information, call John or Ronnie at
623-975-0789.
In April we are planning an afternoon performance of the Westernaires
at the Stardust Theatre in Sun City
West. Dates are not yet firmed up;
fliers will be sent out as soon as we
have all the details at our disposal.
Breakfasts and luncheons are again
scheduled at Lou’s Tivoli Gardens on
Bell Road in Surprise. Breakfast, the
first Monday of each month, at 8:30
a.m.; lunch the third Wednesday of
each month at 11:30 a.m. Everybody
pays his/her own check. We may not
be in the party room so be sure to
check with the hostess when you arrive.
Membership dues for 2013 were due
by March 1. The dues are important to
keep your name on the mailing list. If
you have forgotten, send them in now.
OREGON
The Oregon Club welcomes all who
have ties to Oregon or an interest in
Oregon. There are four primary events
each year, additional smaller social
events and some breakfast meetings.
Dues are $5 per year and all NW Valley residents and snowbirds are welcome. For information or a
membership application, send email to
[email protected] or call
Penny at 623-933-7021.
PENNSYLVANIA
The Arizona Opry trip on Jan. 12
was a big hit! The bus was full, the
meal was delicious and the entertainment was superb. We already have requests for a “repeat” of this event.
Any member or guest of member interested in the St. Patrick’s Day luncheon March 16 at Tivoli Gardens will
need to contact Jack at 623-975-0561.
It’s last call for the “Sunshine Boys”
at the Herberger Theater April 6. Members or guests of members, call Phyllis
at 623-584-1917.
We’ll be heading to Wild Horse Pass
Casino on Monday, May 6. This is
Senior Day. Everybody will receive a
$10 play voucher plus a $5 food
voucher. The bus leaves Sun City West
at 9 a.m. Cost is $10 per person. Drawings, cash and slot play will be announced that day. Call Barbara for
details, 623-975-0561.
WASHINGTON STATE
Our annual crab feed was Feb. 23
with a great turnout. The crab was
great along with the great sides by Personal Touch Catering. This is always a
great event and if you missed it this
year, be sure to make it next year;
members from all clubs are invited to
come as guests. If they love Dungeness
Crab, they really will enjoy the feed.
March 18 will be our trek to Turf
Paradise for the horse races. We always
have fun at this event: we have the private Director’s suite, with its own betting area, restrooms, bar and a
spectacular view of the finish line,
topped off by a wonderful lunch served
on china. We will bus to and from the
event, no driving or parking hassles.
If interested in joining us, call Jean,
623-214-8150; guests are welcome.
Don’t miss it, we really have a good
time and the food is fantastic.
April is not finalized yet; check your
next newsletter for April events.
May 2 is the annual potluck in
Beardsley Park, Ramada 7. No reser-
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vations are needed; just show up, bring
your own table setting, tablecloth and
beverage, and a dish to serve 10 people. The fun starts at 5:30 p.m. and it’s
FREE! We really have a good time just
chatting and saying our goodbyes to
those who will leave for the summer.
Come on out and enjoy this with us.
May 10, join our cruise and tour.
Three-night cruise, nonstop to Vancouver, Canada, with a fun five-day
tour of Canada’s western coastal area,
including a city tour of Vancouver,
Grouse Mountain, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Whistler Mountain, Harrison Hot Springs, Shannon Falls and
too much more to mention. We are also
planning to add a bit of the Washington
area and after the tour ends we will be
returning to Seattle airport and those
that live there and want to stay for the
summer can do that and those who will
return to Sun City West will be flown
back to Sky Harbor and bused to their
homes here.
This will be a fun trip; call for information at 623-214-8150.
WISCONSIN
Hey, Wiscos, were you lonesome for
that chilly, icy weather we had here last
month?
March 12 will be our annual Brewers vs. Texas Rangers baseball game.
We will have a tailgating party before
the game in the north end of the parking lot. Bring a hearty dish for four to
pass and your own sandwich and drink.
Call Paul at 623-546-8297 to purchase
tickets.
March 18-19 will be an exciting trip
to Laughlin. We will be staying in the
newly renovated rooms at the Edgewater Casino. Call Joanne at 623-4863734 for reservations. Limited seating,
so get your reservation in early. We
will have a double-decker bus. Good
luck and play wisely.
April 4 is our annual golf scramble
at Desert Trails course at 7:30 a.m. Call
Paul for reservations at 623-546-8297.
We will have some nice prizes for various events.
Want to sit around a square table and
have someone fix your lunch and put
on a funny show as well? Come to the
luncheon at Hayaski Japanese Restaurant April 16. You can celebrate tax
time. Call Carol 623-214-6661 for information.
Breakfast, anyone? Enjoy breakfast
with fellow Wiscos the second Tuesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. at Tivoli
Gardens, 12535 W. Bell Road, Surprise. Take note! Due to the tremendous response to this event, we have
changed the day to Tuesday instead of
Monday in order to accommodate
everyone. Order from the menu with
individual checks. If you attend and
wear your Wisconsin nametag, there is
a surprise also. Call Carol, 623-2146661. If there isn’t an answer, call Pat
at 623-546-0853, or Joanne, 623-4863734. Call by the Friday before to reserve a space at the table.
We welcome any Wisconsinites new
to the area or those who want to join
our club for the great fun you hear
about. Call the membership chairwoman Joanne at 623-486-3734.
Check out our new website at
Wi.scwclubs.com for the events listed
and upcoming news.
Happy Easter, everyone!
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MARCH 2013
623-544-6100
Golf/Sports
Celebration time is here!
Let the Celebration begin!
Saturday the Celebration of
Golf Series kicks off with the
Regulation Scramble at Deer
Valley. The remainder of
March is filled with events for
all golfers at all levels of play.
Information and registration
forms still are available at all
golf courses. Be sure to find an
event and sign up now.
The Celebration of Golf Series would not be possible
without the support of our
loyal sponsors. We are especially grateful to Emery Hear-
ing Centers and Sands Chevrolet for going the extra mile
helping us acquire special tee
gifts commemorating the 5th
Anniversary of the Celebration
of Golf. Please note our sponsors’ names on the driving
range signs and hole signs at
each event. The great prizes
and the nominal cost to golf
are possible because of the
generosity of these retailers.
When the occasion rises, we
encourage you to do business
with them and thank them for
their service to the community.
1- hour short game
clinics
SAND
11 a.m. Thursday, March 14
- Echo Mesa
DRIVER
A list of sponsors will be in the
tee packages, as well as the
April Rec Center News.
Carraba’s party marks close
of Celebration of Golf
The Celebration of Golf Series comes to a
close with Carrabba’s Party Tuesday, March
26, at the Palm Ridge Recreation Center. All
golfers participating in one or more of the Celebration events will be the guest of Carrabba’s
for this evening of fun. The doors will open
at 4:30 p.m. with dinner to be served 5 to 7:30.
Carnival games will be from 4:30 to 7:30.
This year’s entertainment includes a slide
presentation in the main hall, Cactus Country
on the Patio from 6 to 8, and Troubadour Bob
Hamilton will perform in the main hall.
Rewards Eligibility
Frequently Asked
Questions
RuLES FAQ (Rule 18-2b - exception)
Q: Do I incur a penalty if a gust of wind
moves my ball after I’ve addressed it?
A: No. There is no penalty, and the ball is
played from its new position.
FAIRWAY
WOODS/HYBRID
11 a.m. Friday, March 8 Stardust
HOW TO PRACTICE
THE MENTAL GAME
Did you know?
Hey golfers, did you know you
can renew your golf card conveniently over the phone?
If you have an Annual, Kachina
or Coyote Card that’s coming up
for renewal, you can simply call
Member Services to renew it with
a credit card. Call 623-544-6100
between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays.
Name
Linda Slocomb
Sam Henderson
Charles Wood
Merle Levig
Ernie Bobowski
Mike Burke
Issy Nagel
Jim Turner
Pam Rowland
Tom Burkman
Tommy Hightower
Leota Gainey
George Peterson
Mike Bowser
John Leskovec
Charles Trussell
Wendell Mann
Peter Bissell
Diane Hanrahan
Ron Young
11 a.m. Monday, March 18 Stardust
11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 Deer Valley
Money hats will be raffled off each hour.
Soda, beer, and wine will be sold in the main
hall. Our Special Event Liquor permit does not
allow individuals to bring alcoholic beverages
on the premises.
Registration will be in the hallway. Complimentary game tickets will be available in the
main hall and additional tickets may be purchased in the game area.
Door and game prizes will be drawn at 7:40.
Prizes are provided by the “Golf Buddies”
Sponsorship Program.
Residents! Did you know that you don’t have to sign
up to be a Rewards member? All residents who do not
own Golf Cards are enrolled automatically in our Golf
Rewards program. You start accruing points as you purchase greens fees, merchandise and food and beverages. Ask a starter for your points balance!
If you’re thinking of buying a Golf Card, be sure to
spend your points first because they will be forfeited
once you buy any Golf Card (Annual, Kachina, Coyote) since our Golf Card players already enjoy our
largest discounts.
Reid-West Golf
Academies Clinics
3 p.m. Thursday, March 21 Deer Valley
TROUBLE SHOTS
AROUND THE GREEN
11 a.m. Friday, March 29 Deer Valley
Clinic prices
Resident, $20; nonresident, $25. Package
of five clinics, $90 for
residents, $100 for nonresidents.
Each clinic includes
one hour of instruction,
unless otherwise listed
or specified. The full
swing clinics focus on
specific clubs.
Note: Clinics are subject to date and time
change and the lists are
updated frequently.
Check the website at
www.reidwestgolfacademies.com for the most
updated list.
For information, call
Reid West, 623-6874333.
AIMPOINT FUNDAMENTALS
1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 16: 2-hour clinic at Echo Mesa. Includes AimPoint Charts. SCW residents - $150, non-residents, $160.
Crooked Putter serves dinner
Tuesday through Friday
The Crooked Putter now is serving dinners from 4 to
7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Come join us on
Tuesdays for our all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatballs for only $8.95. The meal comes with a homemade
breadstick. A full dinner menu is available as well. Remember, Friday is our all-you-can-eat Fish Fry!
Holes in One
Date
1-3-2013
1-4-2013
1-6-2013
1-7-2013
1-9-2013
1-11-2013
1-14-2013
1-16-2013
1-17-2013
1-17-2013
1-18-2013
1-18-2013
1-19-2013
1-20-2013
1-21-2013
1-23-2013
1-24-2013
1-25-2013
1-25-2013
1-30-2013
Golf Course
Deer Valley
Echo Mesa
Deer Valley
Grandview
Echo Mesa
Deer Valley
Grandview
Desert Trails
Echo Mesa
Pebblebrook
Grandview
Echo Mesa
Echo Mesa
Echo Mesa
Echo Mesa
Echo Mesa
Deer Valley
Stardust
Echo Mesa
Desert Trails
Hole
5
6
5
15
6
2
8
4
16
8
15
2
7
11
2
11
5
17
3
8
yardage
120
119
162
156
119
135
135
109
94
117
158
90
130
115
90
102
162
182
76
125
Club
7 Iron
6 Iron
4 Iron
Hybrid
9 Iron
7 Iron
8 Iron
Pitching wedge
7 Iron
9 Iron
6 Iron
9 Iron
5 Iron
9 Iron
9 Iron
9 Iron
6 Iron
Driver
8 Iron
7 Iron
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Golf/Sports
Golf Gala set to tee off
Grandview Golf Course is
the site of the inaugural Golf
Gala, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 2.
The best golf manufacturers
in the game will show their latest offerings in all things golf
at the first ever golf gala for
Sun City West.
Already planning to attend
are
TaylorMade,
Ping,
Adams, Tour Edge, Nike, Titleist, Cobra, Mizuno, Cleveland, Henry Griffitts and
more. In February, all of the
manufacturers release their
new equipment, and this will
give them the perfect window
to talk about and present their
products. Manufacturers will
also provide putter demos for
you to test on the Grandview
course putting green.
FootJoy, Adidas and Nike
also will be in attendance with
the latest in golf shoe designs.
Free instructional sessions fea-
turing pros from Reid/West
Golf Academies will be offered
throughout the day, along with
presentations from each of the
attending manufacturers. Additionally, a golf fashion show,
featuring local golfers modeling the newest sportswear, is
set for noon.
A centerpiece of the event
will be the new Taylor Made
fitting center, resulting from a
partnership between Reid West
Golf Academies (RWGA) and
the Rec Centers of Sun City
West.
Newly operational, the center features all of the latest
technology with club fitting
and ball flight. An indoor electronic simulator allows golfers
to examine the follow-through
on their swing on a 20-feetwide by 12-feet-tall projection
wall. Additionally, video capabilities allow club pros to tape
training sessions along with
Top left, Grandview starter John Zimorino discusses
the merits of various golf clubs with Grandview merchandiser Rod Carls. At right, Sun City West resident Jim Thomas shops for golf apparel for his
companion, Pat Franklin. Along with men’s and
women’s apparel and clubs, area residents are invited to check out some of the newest merchandise
commentary, providing students with footage of their
progress and helpful tips that
can be viewed at home.
To add to the excitement
there will be free prize drawings for free golf lessons from
The Reid/West Golf academy
top instructors and other great
prizes.
“This should be the largest
gathering of a cross-section of
different manufacturers ever
assembled in the Valley,” golf
pro Drew Reid said. “This is
just our first such event. We
plan to make it an annual and
expect it to just get bigger and
better.”
If you are a golfer or are new
to the game, this is a fun day
you won’t want to miss. Mark
your calendar for March 2 and
set your GPS for the Grandview Golf Course.
For information, call 623544-6013.
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DEMO DAYS
TOUR EDGE
Thursday, March 7, 11a.m. to 3 p.m.
STARDUST GOLF COURSE
ADAMS GOLF
Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DEER VALLEY GOLF COURSE
PING GOLF
Saturday, March 28, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DEER VALLEY GOLF COURSE
available at the Grandview Pro Shop, including
these Pinnacle “Bling” for $16.75 a dozen, left; and
new Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x
balls, available for $44 a dozen.
Grandview Pro
Shop,
14260
Meeker Blvd., is open to the public
seven days a week.
Tee Time Tip
Stardust Pro Shop had a party Saturday, Feb. 9, to
thank George and Sharon Hodnick for their hard
work over the last several years in running the
Green Team. Each Saturday, the Hodnicks help with
the Green Team, which takes new players from the
First Swing program and shepherds them into becoming regular golfers through friendly, social golf.
The Hodnicks continue with this program, but with
February being Volunteer Month, the Stardust staff
wanted to take a moment to recognize their hard
work. Thank you, George and Sharon! We look forward to many more years of growing new golfers!
Pictured from left are, starter Margaret Alcorn,
George Hodnick, Sharon Hodnick, Manager Rose
Putz and starter Marsha Anderson.
Our seven golf courses are in their busiest time of year, which
means you may have a bit more trouble than usual getting the
exact tee time you want.
To optimize your chances for a suitable tee time, be sure you
are filling out your requests (either through Web Times, the
paper slips or the phone reservation system) as broadly as possible. In other words, allow some flexibility in your preferences
to get a second- or third-choice time or course if the lottery
can’t accomodate your first request. And if you don’t like the
time assigned to you by the lottery, be sure to call the course
where you’re booked and see if something better suited to your
needs has opened up.
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MARCH 2013
623-544-6100
R.H. Johnson Library
LIBRARY ENDOWMENT
The R.H. Johnson Library hours are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. TuesFUND DRIVE
day; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. A valid
The Friends of the R.H.
Rec Card is necessary to check out items and use the Data
Johnson Library Endowment
Resource Center. Web site: www.scwlibrary.com.
Fund Drive continues. If you
The Library has two exterior return boxes at the horseshoe drive
already have made a donation,
- one for books and one for media. To prevent damage, please
please accept our sincere grattake the time to rubber band your materials before depositing.
itude. If you haven’t, please
consider making a contribution will begin at the
tribution. Any amount
library Wednesday, Feb.
will be appreciated.
27, for Friends of the LiThe R.H. Johnson Library members and on
brary receives no
Friday, March 1, for Sun
money from the RecreCity West residents. For
ation Centers of Sun
your convenience, Box’s
City West or any governmental agency for Jane Kauzlaric books will be available
the books, eBooks, Library Director for sale and autograph at
the program.
DVDs, audiobooks, peC.J.
Box is the New York
riodicals, music CDs and jigsaw puzzles that you may
borrow free of charge. The
Friends of the Library is a
are invited to hear gifted
501(c) (3) non-profit and your
speaker and New York Times
donation may be tax debestselling author Jacqueline
ductible, depending upon your
Winspear at 1:30 p.m. Monday,
filing status.
March 25, at the Social Hall
during the Friends of the LiMICHAEL NORMAN
brary meeting. Tickets are not
Author Michael Norman rerequired and refreshments will
turns to Sun City West at 1:30
be served.
p.m. Wednesday, March 6, in
For your convenience, her
the Acacia
new
book, “Leaving EveryRoom of
Times
bestselling
author
of
17
thing
Most Loved,” will be
the Palm
novels
including
the
Joe
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for purchase and auR i d g e
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series.
He
won
the
Edgar
tograph.
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Winspear has extensively
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“Blue
Heaven,
2009,”
as
studied
World War I and its sot e r .
well
as
the
Anthony
Award,
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and
psychological afterTickets
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(France),
the
math.
She
is a regular
are not reMacavity
Award,
the
Gumshoe
contributor
to
academic jourquired,
Award,
the
Barry
Award,
and
nals,
magazines,
and San Franbut seatthe
2010
Mountains
&
Plains
cisco
Bay
Area
radio but
ing is lim- Michael Norman
Independent
Booksellers
Assoprobably
is
best
known
for the
ited. For
ciation
Award
for
fiction.
His
Maisie
Dobbs
mystery
series
your convenience, his books
short
stories
have
been
feaset
in
Great
Britain
between
will be available for sale and
tured in America’s Best Mys- the World Wars. The main
autograph.
Norman writes mysteries tery Stories of 2006 and character is a private investigapublished by Poisoned Pen limited-edition printings. 2008 tor who employs forensic psyPress of Scottsdale and set in novel “Blood Trail” was nom- chology to identify criminals.
Jacqueline Winspear was
Utah and Northern Arizona. In inated for the International
IMPAC
Dublin
(Ireland)
Literborn
and raised in the county
addition to the five books he
ary
Award.
The
novels
have
of
Kent,
England, and emihas written, he will speak about
been
translated
into
25
langrated
to
the
United States in
both the creative and commerguages.
“Open
Season,”
“Blue
1990.
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working
in busicial aspects of writing.
Heaven”
and
“Nowhere
to
ness
and
as
a
personal/profesNorman said, “Writers need
coach,
Winspear
to understand not only how to Run” have been optioned for sional
film.
embarked
upon
her
life-long
develop characters and plot,
Box
is
a
Wyoming
native
dream
of
becoming
a
writer.
but also how the rapid-fire
and
has
worked
as
a
ranch
changes in the publishing industry affect their chances of hand, surveyor, fishing guide, LOVE TO PLAY
a small-town newspaper re- SCRABBLE?
being published.”
porter and editor. An avid outA Scrabble group would like
doorsman,
Box
has
hunted,
to
form at the library and is
C. J. BOX
fished,
hiked,
ridden
and
skied
seeking
other people interested
Author C.J. Box presents his
throughout
Wyoming
and
the
in
playing
on Wednesday or
new book, “Breaking Point,” in
Mountain
West.
Thursday
mornings.
Please let
Sun City West at 2 p.m. Thursus
know
if
you
would
like to
day, March 14, at the Palm
JACQUELINE
WINSPEAR
join
by
stopping
in
or
calling
Ridge Recreation Center. A
All Sun City West residents the library: 623-544-6160.
free ticket is required and dis-
Stardust
Movies
March 7
“VERA CRUZ”
Legendary screen icons Gary
Cooper and Burt Lancaster team
up for a magnificent, actionpacked Western. Cooper and
Lancaster portray Benjamin
Trane and Joe Erin, two daredevil mercenaries who journey
to Mexico in search of adventure - and cold hard cash - during
the 1866 revolution. But they get more than they bargained for
when the wealthy and beautiful Countess Duvarre (Denise Darcel) hires them to escort her (and a fortune in gold) to Emperor
Maximilian’s fighting forces in Vera Cruz. (C) (1954)
March 14
March 21
“A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN”
Tom Hanks, Geena Davis and Madonna
star in this major-league comedy from the
team that brought you “Big.” Hanks stars
as Jimmy Dugan, a washed-up ballplayer
whose big-league days are over. Hired to
coach in the All-American Girls Baseball
League of 1943, while the male pros are
at war, Dugan finds himself drawn back
into the game by the heart and heroics of
his all-girl team. (C) (1992)
“SKYFALL”
Additional matinee
at 2 p.m.
Daniel Craig is back
as James Bond 007 in
“SKYFALL.” Bond’s
loyalty to M (Judi
Dench) is tested as her
past returns to haunt
her. 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter what
the personal cost. With MI6 now compromised from both inside
and out, M is left with one ally she can trust: Bond. 007 takes to
the shadows - aided only by field agent Eve (Naomie Harris) following a trail to the mysterious Silva (Javier Bardem), whose
lethal and hidden motives have yet to reveal themselves.(C)
(2012)
March 28
“WITH A SONG IN MY HEART”
From radio star to wartime inspiration, the
life of singer Jane Froman (Susan Hayward)
was made for the silver screen. When her
plane crashes en route to a USO engagement,
Froman risks losing her legs, and fears she’ll
never perform again. In the hospital, she bonds
with Pilot John Burn (Rory Calhoun) and
wise-cracking nurse Clancy (Thelma Ritter). In the process, she
falls for Burn and returns to the stage. This movie showcases an
array of glittering gowns and a myriad of musical numbers, including Rodgers and Hart’s stirring title track.(C) (1952)
STARDUST THEATRE
Kuentz R.C. (Johnson Blvd. @ Stardust Blvd.)
$2 per person donation - 7 p.m. doors open @ 6
Sponsored by the Friends of the R.H. Johnson Library
Hearing-assisted devices are now available for your use.
Please, no food or drink in the theater.
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Bowling
High rollers continue
hot streak, PBA senior
tourney approaches
Johnson Lanes continues to produce high
scores. Two 800 series were bowled in the Tuesday Peterson League: Cal Shirey, 806, and Greg
Walden, 815. Bowling an 800 series, in my opinion, is at a higher level of difficultly than bowling
a 300 game. There is very little room for error in
bowling three games at this high level. So, hats
off to these two gentlemen.
March brings us some exciting events, starting
with $1 bowling every Sunday from 9 a.m. to
noon. March 16, our St. Patrick’s Day specials
run from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. And March 30 is Mel’s
Easter Red Pin No Tap. Join us for these exciting
events.
The PBA senior tour will be at our center on
May 27, 28 and 29 for the annual Lona King
Saguaro Open. Mark your calendars because you
do not want to miss this great event.
It’s hard to believe, but the winter bowling season is coming to an end. All of the leagues will
be finishing in April. We will be starting our summer session directly after this, so stop by the center and sign up for your favorite summer league.
Also, don’t forget to check out our calendar picture of the month and enter our contest to identify
the person. You can win a great prize.
TIP: How do you decide
what kind of bowling ball to
use? Last month we looked at
ball speed, revolution, rotation
and lane conditions. We’ll finish the tips for ball selection
here.
2b. What is the bowling surface you use? Ask your proprietor. Are you bowling on
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wood, Lane Shield or
Guardian, or synthetic panels?
3a. Ball choice: polished,
lightly sanded or heavily
sanded? Use polished for dry
lanes, lightly sanded for
medium conditions or “Benchmark” ball and heavily sanded
for big hook on oily lane conditions.
3b. Weight block shape and
size: Small; less dynamic
shape core for control/less
hook or large high flaring
weight blocks for strong
change of direction.
3c. Pin distance from your
axis point: Farther pins from
your axis will make the ball
read the lane later and closer
pins will make the ball hook
earlier.
3d. Mass bias location: Do
you want a smoother break
point or a sharper break point
before the ball makes it move
towards the pocket
As this seems like a lot of decisions, and sometimes it is for
us, a set of educated eyes can
Tips for Seniors by Daily Fitness
Find out your body composition
Are you aware of your current Body
Composition? If not, Daily Fitness can
help you find out. Attend a Body Composition Analysis, which will be conducted
from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, March 22, at the
Palm Ridge Acacia Room.
Body composition refers to the amount
of lean body weight and fat body weight
that comprise total body weight.
Lean body weight includes muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, organs, skin and
fluids in the body. Of these various components, muscle and fluids can change in
weight, while others remain fairly constant.
Fat body weight includes the fat that is
stored in adipose tissue and organs of the
body. Fat can easily change in weight.
For good health, it’s important to have a
higher proportion of lean weight than fat
weight.
Lean body weight produces work and
burns food calories. Fat body weight becomes excess baggage, and can be a
detriment to good health and physical
appearance.
Being aware of lean body weight and
fat body weight is the first step to acquiring a healthier body composition.
The analysis being offered by Daily Fitness will take a statistical look at total
body composition, as well as BMI (Body
Mass Index). Guidelines will be given for
appropriate weight percentages, and
suggestions offered for actually changing
body composition.
The complete body composition takes
10-15 minutes per person. Call Daily Fitness today at 623-256-7901 to register
for a specific testing time-slot between 2
Daily Fitness trainer, Laura Cox, reviews Body
Composition information with client Darlene
Schierer.
and 4 p.m. Registration is required. The
body composition analysis is free-ofcharge, with limited participation.
make quick calculations for
you and suggest a proper ball
selection to improve your
scores. Discuss your options
with your pro shop operator.
Together
you
can
increase your scores and make
the game more fun.
See you on the lanes,
Barry Hardesty
Equipment
demos
Daily Fitness presents group
equipment demonstrations
monthly at each of the Rec
Centers’ fitness centers for individuals new to the community or new to using a fitness
center. Exercise professionals
provide a half-hour tour of the
facility one Tuesday a month,
demonstrating basic use of
various machines.
• Palm Ridge, 11:30 am
Tuesday, March 5
• Beardsley, 4 pm
Tuesday, March 12
• Kuentz, 4:30 pm
Tuesday, March 12
• R.H. Johnson, 4:30 pm
Tuesday, March 26
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Village Store
623-544-6100
Village Store in the market for more volunteers
Have a hankering to get
out and help others while
helping your community?
Volunteers are needed at
the Village Store! Available
hours to volunteer are from
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or from
12:30 to 4 p.m. weekdays,
and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturdays.
“People who enjoy interacting with others are
needed to help our customers by showing them
items and helping them find
that perfect gift,” said Katie
Van Leuven, store manager.
“Cashiering skills aren’t
necessary; we’re just looking for folks with great personalities
who
enjoy
assisting other people.”
Additionally, those who
participate in chartered-club
activities should know that
hours spent volunteering at
The Village Store will count
as monitor hours at their re-
spective clubs.
Call Van Leuven at 623544-6135, send her an email
at
[email protected]
or drop by The Village Store
for additional information.
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Entertainment & Events
Entertainment series launch
ticket sales for 2014
From Page 2
She has performed the opening
number on the Academy
Awards show and has sung at
the White House several times.
Her versatility is sure to be
front and center as she entertains Sun City West audiences.
Let’s Go to the Movies is
your ticket to the songs and
humor of Hollywood’s most
popular movies, including
those starring Abbott and
Costello, Groucho Marx and
the great Mae West. This delightful musical tribute features
hits from “The Wizard of Oz,”
“Singing in the Rain,” “Meet
me in St. Louis,” Disney classics and many more. The production is performed by a cast
of professional entertainers and
accompanied by a live band.
The Magic of Manilow features Terry Davies and a lineup
of stellar musicians and vocalists. It pays homage to the
music of one of the biggest
selling artists of our time,
Barry Manilow. Manilow’s catalog of hits includes “Mandy,”
“Ready to Take a Chance
Again,” “Could it Be Magic,”
“I Write the Songs,” “Can’t
Smile Without You,” “Copacabana (At the Copa)” and many
more. In the late 1970s, five of
Manilow’s albums were on the
charts, something only Frank
Sinatra, Michael Jackson,
Bruce Springsteen and Johnny
Mathis have been able to
achieve.
CRUISE SHIP SERIES
The Cruise Ship 2014 Series
Ticket information
Top Hat and Cruise Ship series
Ticket sales start: March 5 for residents, series only; March 19 for
nonresidents.
Prices: Top Hat: residents - $75;
non-residents - $80.
Cruise Ship: residents - $60; non-
residents - $66.
Box office hours: Tuesday, 8 a.m. to
7 p.m.; Wednesday - Saturday, 8
a.m. to 2 p.m.
Single show tickets may be available at a later date.
Continued on Page 20
Mark Preston
Let’s Go to the Movies
Deborah Offenhauser
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Stop by Tours and Scheduling in the R.H. Johnson Rec
Center between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays for details on
these upcoming trips:
MATINEE AT THE OPRY
Wednesday, March 6
Come along and join the fun at a matinee show that
gets rave reviews throughout the Valley, Arizona Opry. The
Opry gang will entertain with more than 50 different
instruments
and
SOLD OUT
almost any style of
music. This is bound to
be a fun-filled day at the Arizona Opry, which is a top
attendance theater. Enjoy a hearty home-cooked meal
served at your table, then sit back, relax and prepare for
an unforgettable musical variety, comedy and wholesome
family show.
Cost is $85, which includes roundtrip transportation,
lunch theater ticket, tour and gratuities.
“MEMPHIS” THE MUSICAL
Saturday, March 9
From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis,
Tenn., comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off
the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a
thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, “Memphis” is about a white DJ who wants to
change the world and a black club singer ready for her big
break. Come along on their incredible journey. Experience
Broadway’s most exciting new destination, “Memphis” at
Gammage Auditorium. Cost is $115, which includes
roundtrip transportation, reserved ticket to the show,
driver and guide gratuities.
BISBEE ~ PIMA AIR & SPACE MUSEUM ~
MISSION SAN XAVIER DEL BAC
& OVERNIGHT AT TUBAC RESORT
Sunday-Monday, March 10-11
Here’s an opportunity to learn about Bisbee, Arizona’s
heartland of the Old West. With its Victorian-style houses
and elegant Art Deco courthouse, Bisbee has an almost
European feel. Overnight at Tubac Resort and take in the
ambiance, history and architecture at this sophisticated
resort and spa. Visit the Pima Air & Space Museum in
Tucson, one of the largest air and space museums in the
word, and the largest non-government funded aviation
museum. Mission San Xavier del Bac is the oldest intact
European structure in Arizona. The church’s interior is
filled with marvelous original statuary and murals. This is
a great overall experience of Tucson, Bisbee and Sierra
Vista areas.
Cost is $345 per person double occupancy and $425 for
singles and includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation; one night at Tubac Resort; one breakfast; one dinner
at Stables Restaurant at Tubac; tour of Bisbee; admission
to Pima Air & Space Museum; optional tour of Copper
Queen Mine; visit to Mission San Xavier del Bac; guided
tour; snacks and bottled water on coach; and minimum
driver and guide gratuity.
Travel
MARCH 2013
in Sedona, there will be a brief stop at the local airport
where the surrounding views are the perfect photo
opportunity. Lunch on your own with plenty of time to
shop and browse the shops, art galleries and boutiques.
The return trip includes a dessert stop at Rock Springs
Café. Cost is $85 per person and includes roundtrip transportation, tour, dessert stop and driver and guide gratuity.
WASHINGTON, D.C. ~ VIRGINIA ~
MARYLAND
Saturday-Wednesday, March 23-27
Enjoy a spring trip to the nation’s capital and visit
Arlington National Cemetery, the war memorials, the
monuments, museums and other memorable sites. Cost
is $2,099 per person double occupancy and $2,599 for
singles. Trip includes round trip airfare and door-to-door
transportation; five days and four nights lodging at
Monaco Hotel in Old Town Alexandria, Va.; daily breakfast at the hotel; lunch; lunch cruise on the Potomac
River; two dinners; White House photo op; High Tea and
Tour at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis; Kennedy
Center for the Performing Arts photo op; and all ground
transportation.
SABINO CANYON, TUCSON
Thursday, March 28
Sabino Canyon is one of the most popular birding areas
for seeing many different species of migrating birds. This
tour offers a narrated, educational tour into the foothills
of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson. The trams
make nine stops along the tour with restroom facilities
and picnic grounds located near Sabino Creek. The tram
turns around at stop #9 and heads back to the Visitors
Center. Enjoy the panorama of cottonwoods lining the
creek, and take a few hours to explore the canyon on your
own. Take your time and enjoy your box lunch at one of
the many picnic areas in the canyon. Cost is $90 per person, which includes roundtrip transportation, tram tour
of Sabino Canyon, box lunch and driver/guide gratuities.
There is some walking on this tour.
ST. LOUIS CARDS VS. AZ D’BACKS
Monday, April 1
Come see the hometown D’backs in the season opener battling the St. Louis Cardinals at Chase Field. Cost is
$65, which includes ticket and round-trip transportation.
It’s the start of a brand new season with your new and
exciting Diamondbacks!
ALGODONES, MEXICO
SEDONA – “THE LAND OF THE RED ROCKS”
Tuesday, April 2
Tuesday, March 19
Algodones is a town located next to Yuma. The people
Sedona is a four seasons playground for everyone.
are friendly and
Whether you’re into culture, power shopping, spiritual
the prices are Last chance until
and metaphysical, the red rocks backdrop provides some
lower. The bus will
late 2013!
of the most spectacular scenery you’ve seen. Upon arrival
stop in Gila Bend at
a fast food restaurant in the morning (and also on the
return home.) Arrive at the border about 11:30 a.m. The
Rocky Point
motorcoach parks on the U.S. side and you’ll walk about
100 yards to cross the border into Mexico. You’ll have
four hours to shop, bargain and enjoy the culture. There
is plenty of room in the bus luggage bays for all of your
purchases. Try one of the nice, local restaurants for lunch.
Cost is $65 per person. YOU MUST HAVE A PASSPORT
TO CROSS THE BORDER!
ROCKY POINT, MEXICO
Tuesday-Friday, April 2-5
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, Rocky Point is favored for its beach-
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San Diego July 4
Opportunities
Verde Valley Railroad
es, gorgeous sunsets and the fresh ocean breeze. Cost is
$399 per person double occupancy or $569 single occupancy, which includes round trip motorcoach transportation; four days and three nights at Penasco del Sol Hotel;
three breakfasts and one dinner; tour and baggage handling; and minimum driver and guide gratuities.YOU
MUST HAVE A PASSPORT TO CROSS THE BORDER!
RUSTLER’S ROOSTE
ARIZONA’S MOUNTAINTOP EATERY
Thursday, April 4
Back in 1971, 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. Enjoy a Country Western dinner that
includes everything from salad to dessert. Don’t miss the
panoramic view of the city! Cost is $70 per person, which
includes roundtrip transportation, BBQ dinner, Western
entertainment and driver and guide gratuity.
CANYON DE CHELLY
& PETRIFIED FOREST
Thursday-Saturday, April 4-6
Come along and view the vast, unique beauty the
Navajo Nation has to offer. This natural wonderland is full
of ancient culture and spectacular scenery. Cost is $450
per person double occupancy and $609 single. The trip
includes roundtrip transportation; three days and two
nights at Holiday Inn Express at Canyon de Chelly Park
Entrance; tour of the Petrified Forest; open air jeep tour
of Canyon de Chelly; breakfast one morning; guided tour;
baggage handling; snacks and water; minimum gratuity
for driver and guide. Moderate walking is required on the
tour.
AMERICAN QUEEN RIVERBOAT CRUISE
Wednesday-Monday, April 17-22
An American icon, a paddle wheel steamboat, is your
vessel, taking you to ports along the mighty Mississippi,
where you’ll be steeped in “Southern Culture” and pampered like royalty. The American Queen Steamboat
Company provides the accommodations for the riverboat tour that stops at three ports of call before returning
you to “The Big Easy.” Cost depends on choice of cabin.
Category A is $3,865
SOLD OUT
per person double
occupancy; Category B
is $3,065 per person double occupancy; and Category C
is $2,865 per person double occupancy. If you are interested in single occupancy, call All Aboard America at 480222-6941. Cost includes roundtrip airfare and door-todoor transportation to and from Sky Harbor Airport; fournight voyage and one night hotel accommodations in
New Orleans; shore excursions; many dining options;
Captain’s Champagne Welcome Reception & Gala
Dinner; entertainment; city tour; baggage handling; airport and riverboat gratuities; tour escort; all taxes; and
fuel and government surcharges.
LUNCH AT ORGAN STOP PIZZA
Wednesday, May 1
Come see the spectacular Wurlitzer Organ with nearly
6,000 pipes at Organ Stop Pizza restaurant. The organ was
originally built for Grauman’s Hollywood Egyptian
Hermosa Inn
Theater. The unique concept for a pizza parlor was envisioned by William P. Brown, a Phoenix real-estate developer, whose enthusiasm for the theater pipe organ and
its music led to the creation of this landmark attraction.
Its success led to the opening of a second Organ Stop in
Mesa, which this trip will visit. Cost is $50 per person and
includes an all-you-can-eat-and-drink private group
lunch, round-trip transportation, guided tour, driver and
guide gratuity. Patriotic music and audience requests, allyou-can-eat salad, pizza and non-alcoholic beverages all also includes round-trip airfare and door-to-door transare part of this event which is not open to the public, portation from your home, baggage handling, guide and
driver gratuities and all taxes.
making it a special event for a select few.
“FLASHDANCE” – THE MUSICAL
Saturday, May 4
“Flashdance” tells the inspiring and unforgettable story
of Alex Owens, a working-class girl from Pittsburgh who
dreams of becoming a professional dancer. She works by
day as a steel mill welder, and a bar dancer at night while
aspiring to be accepted to a prestigious ballet academy.
When she catches the eye of her boss, Nick Hurley, their
romance shows her the meaning of love and drives her
to pursue her dreams. “Flashdance” – The Musical features a score that includes the hit songs from the movie,
all of which became Top 10 hits on radios around the
world, including the Academy Award-winning title song
“Flashdance-What a Feeling,” “Maniac,” “Gloria,”
“Manhunt” and “I Love Rock & Roll.” In addition, 16 new
original songs have been written for the stage production. It is a musical you won’t want to miss!
Cost is $115 per person, which includes round-trip
transportation, reserved ticket to “Flashdance” at the
Gammage Theatre, tour guide and minimal driver and
guide gratuities.
MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST AT THE WESTIN HOTEL,
VISIT ARCOSANTI AND TOUR CELEBRITY
PARADISE VALLEY HOMES
Sunday, May 12
Join us for Mother’s Day and enjoy a wonderful day out
and about. Our first stop will be The Westin Kierland
Resort & Spa where a breakfast buffet will be served.
There will be an array of beverages, breads, pastries, cereals, meats, fresh fruits and berries, and an omelet station
where you will have a choice of ingredients. After breakfast we’ll stop briefly at Arcosanti Windbells where Paolo
Arcosanti created his amazing area in Paradise Valley.
Ceramic and bronze chimes are sold here, which you may
purchase to take home as a souvenir. From here we’ll
drive past some of the spectacular homes of celebrities in
Paradise Valley.
Cost is $85 per person, which includes round-trip transportation, breakfast buffet at the Westin Resort, visit to
Arcosanti, drive-by tour of celebrity homes, tour guide
and minimal gratuities for driver and guide.
NAPA WINE COUNTRY & THE WINE TRAIN
Monday-Thursday, May 20-23
Enjoy the unique experience of visiting Napa Valley,
Calif., attractions and wine country including a trip on the
Wine Train. You’ll have four days and three nights at the
Meritage Resort & Spa; breakfast each morning; brunch
in Napa Valley, wine tasting at Castello di Amorosa; and
the Napa Valley Wine Train. Cost is $1,749 per person
double occupancy or $1,999 for single occupancy, which
VERDE VALLEY TRAIN & OVERNIGHT
IN SEDONA
Thursday-Friday, May 23-24
Bring your camera because you will have the opportunity to take many photos of the Verde Valley. From the
moment you step aboard the fully restored vintage train,
you are whisked back to a time of luxurious and leisurely
train travel. This four-hour excursion takes you on a 20mile journey through 100 years of history. You will go first
class, the car accommodating few passengers than coach,
with a Champagne toast upon boarding, full service cash
bars, service at your seat and a variety of complimentary
appetizers. Once the train returns to the depot, we will
head for Sedona, where reservations have been made at
Poco Diablo Resort. Before returning to the Valley, the
tour will stop in Jerome, “America’s Most Vertical City”
and “Largest Ghost Town in America.” Cost is $360 per
person, double occupancy and $450 for singles. Cost also
includes box lunch, one breakfast, snacks, water and minimum guide and driver gratuity.
ALOHA HAWAII!!
Thursday – Tuesday, June 6-11
Enjoy a relaxing tropical feast that takes you from your
door to the magnificence of Hawaii. Visit two of Hawaii’s
islands, Oahu and Maui, and enjoy a wide array of events,
provided tours and options while there. Cost is $2,899 per
person double occupancy and $3,899 single occupancy.
The tour highlights include round-trip airfare with door to
door service; 6 days and 5 nights – three nights at the
Moana Surfrider, Oahu Westin; and two nights at the
Sheraton Resort & Spa, Maui; Pearl Harbor; USS Arizona
Memorial; historic tour sights; High Tea at the Moana
Surfrider; Sunday brunch; sunset luau; breakfast daily and
two lunches. Tour is professionally guided and includes
transportation while on the islands, minimum driver and
guide gratuities, resort gratuities and all taxes.
Canyon de Chelly
“DAMN YANKEES” AT HALE THEATRE
WITH DINNER AT JOE’S BBQ
Saturday, June 8
Winner of seven Tony Awards, “Damn Yankees” is the
musical telling of the Faust tale. Set in the 1950s, when
the New York Yankees dominated baseball, this is the
year the Yankees lost the pennant! Brought about when
a middle-aged, long-suffering fan of the pathetic
Washington Senators trades his soul to the devil and
becomes young Joe Hardy, the powerful hitter who can
lead the Senators to victory. Great songs such as
“Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets” and “You Gotta Have
Heart,” this much loved musical comedy appeals to sports
fans and non-fans alike. Cost is $90, which includes roundtrip transportation, show ticket to Hale Theatre, dinner at
Joe’s BBQ and minimal driver and guide gratuities.
BREAKFAST AT LON’S IN THE HERMOSA INN, GARDEN
TOUR AND PARADISE VALLEY CELEBRITY HOME TOUR
Tuesday, June 18
Come along and learn about this preferred boutique
hotel in Paradise Valley. Cowboy artist Lon Megargee fell
in love with the area at first sight and built a one-room
studio he dubbed Casa Hermosa, or beautiful house.
Owners over the years added on to the property, main
house, restaurant, pool, tennis courts, Casita and Villas.
Tour attendees will learn about the artist’s colorful personality, his home and the hotel’s history. Enjoy breakfast
prepared by the culinary team and visit the garden to see
50 pieces of newly acquired art. In the midmorning, the
tour will continue on to view some of the spectacular
homes of some of the celebrities who live in the Paradise
Valley area. Cost is $78 per person, which includes, roundtrip transportation, full American breakfast at Lon’s at the
Hermosa Inn, garden tour at Hermosa Inn with art sculptures, tour of Paradise Valley homes, and gratuities for
driver and guide.
CELEBRATE JULY 4TH IN SAN DIEGO
Tuesday-Friday, July 2-5
Come along and enjoy the bay and stay at the Embassy
Suites near Seaport Village in San Diego. Celebrate
America’s birthday with great ocean breezes and wonderful scenery. Cost is $970 per person double occupancy and $1,330 per person single. Fee includes four days
and three nights accommodations at the Embassy Suites,
San Diego Bay; breakfast daily, complimentary nightly
cocktails; Fourth of July Bay Cruise with dinner and fireworks display. There is an optional wine tasting and lunch
in Temecula or you may stay at the hotel and choose to
explore locally; Point Loma; Coronado Bay; Ferry Landings
with lunch; dinner in the Gas Lamp District; round-trip
motorcoach transportation; minimum driver and guide
gratuity; water and snacks.
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Entertainment & Events
Cruise Ship series offers 6 shows
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the best entertainers in show business
today” by Variety Magazine. He was nominated for three Grammy awards for his new
CD “New Directions” with Les Brown Jr.’s
Orchestra. He also was inducted into the
Vocal Group Hall of
Fame as part of The Lettermen. Preston tours
more than 40 weeks a
year and performs at venues around the world. His
shows combine almost
every type of music showmanship and an
ease rarely seen on stage these days.
Miller, Miller, Martin & Ki present
“Boomerama Blast,” music hits from the
’50s through the ’70s. Be prepared for a
major music experience with the band three virtuoso guitarists and powerhouse
male and female vocals, rich harmonies and
a groovy beat. Each performer has a busy solo career,
and they come together to create a band that has seen
increasing popularity since forming.
Father and son Robin and Eric Miller, Susannah
Martin and Patrick Ki thrill audiences with music
styles encompassing rock, jazz, blues, flamenco,
Brazilian and pop. Get your groove on with Can’t Get
No “Satisfaction,” “California Dreamin’,” “Ticket to
Ride,’” “Stairway to Heaven,” “Heart of Gold,” “Listen to the Music” and “Superstar.” This show is sure
to be a “Boomerama Blast” through the past.
Concert pops pianist Deborah Offenhauser makes
consists of six shows, which will be performed at 7
p.m. at Palm Ridge Rec Center. Doors open at 6:30
for these performances. Series tickets for the Cruise
Ship package of shows cost $60 for
residents and will go on sale March
5. Non-residents will pay $66 for
the series when they become available March 19. The box office will
be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. the
first day of ticket sales. Individual
show tickets will cost $12 for residents and $15 for
non-residents, if any are available.
The show lineup for the Cruise Ship series consists
of Brad Cummings & Friends, Jan. 10, 2014; New
Oddyssey, Jan. 24; Mark Preston, Feb. 7; Boomer
Blast with Miller, Miller, Martin & Ki, Feb. 21; Deborah Offenhauser, March 7; and Dan Bennett, March
21.
Brad Cummings is a ventriloquist who said,
“Everyone had an invisible
playmate
when they were
young but mine used
to talk back…and
everyone else was
able to hear him.”
Cummings’ friends
may include a baby
dinousaur, a teenage
Brad Cummings
space traveler looking for intelligent life on Earth and a toughtalking “made” guy who insists he was
New
“made” by Geppetto. Cummings also is
Odyssey
known for using audience members to
demonstrate his voice-throwing skills.
New Odyssey is 3 Guys – 30 Instruments,
which should give you an idea of what to expect when the trio takes the stage. This threesome has been performing for more than 20
years at thousands of functions, always to
rave reviews. Outstanding arrangements of
almost every style are performed on 30 different musical instruments. With such a
unique combination of music, audience participation and sheer zaniness, mayhem could
ensue at any moment. Be prepared for a polished trio that is versatile, funny, novel, talented, family-oriented and awesome!
Mark Preston has been dubbed “one of
Miller, Miller, Martin & Ki
people sit up and take notice. With more than 20 years
of experience, she keeps the audience entertained and
engaged throughout the show. She plays a full range
of musical styles from classical to jazz and easy listening to country, and her smile and personality light
up the stage.
She has played with the likes of The Diamonds, The
Four Lads, The Moody Blues, The Irish Tenors and
Frankie Avalon, to name a few. She’s also been the pianist for Broadway tours of many musicals and she’s
played for audiences that have included presidents,
senators and other politicians, and even entertainers
such as Tony Bennett. Her experience and artistry will
delight audiences.
Dan Bennett is a comedian and juggler who makes
the common uncommon. When this hilarious professor of
mathematics
performs a show, you
get nonstop laughter,
amazement and “infotainment.” From
the start, the audience
is engaged by Bennett’s
fast-paced
standup comedy and
physical feats. His
juggling, balancing
and prop manipulation is unique and not
to be missed.
Dan Bennett
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AGRICULTURE
Last year, my tomatoes lived
through the winter, and produced
until the frost got them this year.
Not so this year. Even with
heavy-duty frost cloth, all of them
were damaged by the four nights
of frost. It’s not easy being a
farmer.
Transplants of peppers and eggplant, seeds of squash - both winter and summer, cucumber,
melons, corn and pumpkin can be
sown this month. Armenian cucumber doesn’t get bitter in the
heat, try some this year.
Okra seeds soaked overnight
will start fast, can go in from
March until May. Add bone meal
(use on a calm day or wear a
mask) pick when 2-3 inches long.
Basil, borage and broccoli
flowers will attract bees; they’ve
been in short supply the last few
years.
Bush and pole beans do well in
spring. An inoculant, ordered
from seed catalogs, will improve
growth. Dampen seeds and coat
them with inoculant prior to
planting.
Fish emulsion is good for most
crops, low in nitrogen, and won’t
burn. Gypsum worked in around
tomatoes protects them from
blossom end rot. Water evenly
from below to stop soil-borne
virus.
Blackberries need blood meal
or cottonseed meal in
spring, work it in and
water.
Keep them well
shaded.
Information: Jim,
623-584-1465 for
plot and membership
info.
ARTHRITIS
This is a wonderful club. The friends
we make are solid
and last throughout
the years. Whether
you are new to Sun
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Theatre West welcomes the musical “Oklahoma!” to its mainstage.
This Rodgers and Hammerstein musical is directed by Ellen Strier.
This high-spirited love story features Curly, a handsome cowboy,
vying for the heart of Laurey, a charming farm girl. The show runs
March 15 to March 30.Tickets are on sale at the Theatre West box
office, Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon or call 623584-7025. Tickets cost $7. Pictured are actors Ken Strier, Erhard Rollnik, Neal Johnson, Bill Cannella and Betty Mollick.
City West or have been here a
while, please join us. The club
meets on at 8 a.m. Monday,
Wednesday and Saturday at the
Beardsley Pool. Many members
walk for an hour or half hour before class begins and chat while
we are walking.
We have volunteer instructors
and have a lot of fun doing the
hokey pokey and other low impact water exercises.
Arthritis is not a requirement.
Dues are $10 per year. We have
many outings during the year
which everyone enjoys.
Information: 623-584-2327.
AUTOMOTIVE
RESTORATION
The Automotive Restoration
Club of Sun City West is one of
the newest chartered clubs, with
more than 200 members. It was
formed to provide members in
Sun City West a place to work on,
and learn how to work on automobiles. Through the knowledge
and expertise of the membership,
club members will be able to
work on their automobiles and
help others working on their au-
The Westernaires Spring Concert, “Far Away
Places,” features some members in selected
songs. From left are Norb Murphy, Bill
Conella, June Gust, Marion Forsyth and Jim
Blexrud. Ticket sales begin Monday, March 4,
at 9 a.m. in the lobby of the Stardust Theatre.
tomobiles.
Educational programs will be
offered to assist members’ to restore or fix their vehicle(s). Special events may offer sessions on
how to perform basic automobile
repair/maintenance.
The lot between the walking
track and the Men’s Club at the
Johnson Rec Center is the possible site of a club facility. A temporary structure will be built until
funds are raised for a permanent
building. The club meets at 2 p.m.
the third Tuesday of the month
(March 19) in the Johnson Lecture Hall. Monday morning
breakfasts to talk “cars” will be at
7 a.m. at Memo’s Bistro.
Information: Herb Clark, 623444-7778,
or
www.restoration.scwclubs.com.
BASKETEERS
The Sun City West Arts and
Craft Fair will be March 23, and
the members of the
Basketeers Club are creating
unique and beautiful baskets to
display and sell at the fair. We
hope you will come see our basket display in the R.H. Johnson
Social Hall. Members will be
present to answer any questions
you might have about the baskets
or about basket weaving in gen-
The Automotive Restoration Club had its first Car Show/Swap Meet
in January. It was a huge success, as thousands of people showed
up to take a look at more than 200 Classic Cars and join in the fun.
More than 40 trophies were awarded.
eral. You might even decide you’d
like to try it!
We welcome newcomers to the
club, which meets from 8:30 a.m.
to 4 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays in Room 4 and Tuesdays in
Room 3 at Kuentz Recreation
Center. We also provide beginner
classes.
We look forward to meeting
you. See you at the fair!
Information: Betsy, membership, 623-544-7232; or Jo Ann,
publicity, 623-556-2263.
BEADERS
Join the SCW Beaders to learn
to string or weave beads, make
beads with polymer clay, kumihimo, wire work or chain maille.
Club members enjoy free lessons
and mentoring by other members.
Our beaders are beginners to experts. We meet at the Beardsley
Rec Center, Sagebrush Room 5,
from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays and
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays. Visitors are always welcome.
Information: Email Arlene at
[email protected].
BOCCE
We are nearing the end of winter bocce season, but what remains is exciting! March 16,
SCW will host the annual TriCities Tournament. This is a 16The Sun City West
Recreational Vehicle club took more
than 14 outings in
2012 to places
such as Monterey
Bay, shown left, the
Oregon coast for
crabbing, Wickenburg bluegrass,
Branson shows
and Albuquerque
Balloon Festival.
team double-elimination tournament composed of five teams
from Sun City, five teams from
Sun City Grand and six teams
from SCW. The first six teams to
complete an entry at the monitor’s
window will comprise our six
teams. Players must be members
of the Bocce Club in order to
compete.
The March 24 dinner meeting
will complete the regular season,
but there is more to come. Spring
bocce will start March 25. Teams
will be formed and the season will
last until the climate gets too
warm, usually in late April. Then
we’ll see you in October.
BOWLING
Club No-Tap nights during
March will be Saturday, March 9
and Saturday, March 23 at 5:30
p.m. Entry fee is $10 and sign-up
books are available on the league
desk in the Sports Pavilion.
No-Tap bowlers will be happy
to hear that Division Standings, 36-9 Payouts and lane assignments
for all No Tap events will now be
available on the club website at
http://bascw.scwclubs.com/. Division standings and payouts are
posted by the Wednesday following each event. Lane assignments
for upcoming events are posted
by noon on Friday immediately
preceding the No Tap.
The annual club membership
drive is in full swing. Benefits of
membership are numerous: Summer Red Pin events culminating
in a day-trip to a local casino; notap events held bi-weekly; parties
throughout the year; and an annual gala New Years’ Eve celebration. The annual fee is only $7
per year and is open to all Sun
City West rec card members in
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good standing. No League average is required to bowl in any club
events. Membership applications
may be obtained at the Johnson
Lanes monitor’s desk.
Information: Sheryl Sutherland,
623-322-2220.
BRIDGE - KIVA
DUPLICATE
ACBL-sanctioned games are at
12:15 p.m. every day except Sunday and Tuesday in the card
rooms at Beardsley Recreation
Center West Building at 12755
Beardsley Road in the card
rooms. There is an evening game
at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Arrive early
and be ready to play by game
time. Kiva uses both the
BridgeDealer4 shuffle/deal machine and Bridge Mates for instant scoring and hand records.
We have sections for non-life
masters Mondays and Thursdays
plus a novice game on Fridays.
Please ask the director for that
specific area of play. All other
games are open but stratified.
There are free lessons prior to
the Friday game at 11 a.m. with
Mitchell Weisberg, or personal
lessons by June Hueser 623-5845851 for a fee.
Need a partner? Have questions?
Contact
us
at:
[email protected] or
Donna Shelton, club president,
623-251-5578.
Bridge is more than just a card
game; it is a cerebral sport that
teaches you logic, reasoning,
quick thinking, patience, concen-
Scrapbooking, Paper Crafts &
More member Judy Jones shows
two of the cards she created and
donated to the “Basket of Goodies” to be raffled off at the Spring
Craft Fair. The basket has paper
craft items and supplies; handcrafted cards for many different
occasions, including birthdays,
thinking of you and money gift
card holders. Raffle tickets are
available from club members and
also available at the Craft Fair.
The handmade items are crafted
by members of the Scrapbooking,
Paper Crafts & More club.
Hillcrest Dance Club members Lillian Deas and Ray Smith invite
everyone to attend the St. Pat’s Dance Party and dessert buffet
March 16 in the R.H. Johnson Social Hall.
tration and partnership skills.
Bridge players know that this
game is by far the greatest card
game of all, and it can provide immense challenge and enjoyment
for the rest of your life.
Warning! Bridge is addictive!
Information: http://kiva.scwclubs.com/
BRIDGE – TUESDAY
CONTRACT
This is a club for contract
bridge for Sun City West residents
who enjoy a friendly game. New
members are welcome and you
will find that this is your best session for modest experienced, intermediate or advanced player
new to the community. It is also a
good starting point for those new
to the game who have completed
a bridge class. Partners are not required, but those who do bring a
partner will likely play the first
round together. Join us each Tuesday at Beardsley Rec Center,
Card rooms 1, 2 and 3. No advanced reservation is needed and
seating is reasonably well assured
when players arrive by 11:20 a.m.
for registration and table sign up.
Play begins promptly at noon four rounds of six hands each, are
played with a mix of partners.
Play ends at 2:30 p.m. Membership is $3 annually with a valid
rec. card, and weekly play is 50
cents.
Information: 623-214-2400.
BRIDGE –
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
ONE PARTNER
We are extending a invitation to
all SCW residents to join us each
Wednesday night at the Beardsley
Rec Center Card rooms 2 and 3,
for contract bridge.
You must have a partner to play
and both partners must be in attendance before purchasing their
tally. The cost is 50 cents per person and tallies must be purchased
on the day of play. The bridge
play will commence at 6. We play
four rounds of six hands, allowing
35 minutes per round.
Your membership is $3 per person with a valid rec card. Guests
accompanied by a SCW member
are welcome to play at a cost of
$1 per person. Guests are allowed
to play three times and then must
be a SCW resident and officially
join the club.
Information: Gene Hopp, 623537-9055.
BUNCO
SCW Bunco Club meets every
Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 at
the Beardsley Rec Center. Membership is $5 yearly with a valid
rec card. Everyone is welcome.
Information: 623-556-4818.
CALLIGRAPHY WEST
Have you ever thought about
taking a calligraphy class - to
learn the ‘Art of Beautiful Writing’? Or thought about making
your own greeting cards? Or
maybe work in other areas of papercrafting? If you answer yes,
then please to join us at 1 p.m.
Monday in Room 3 at the Kuentz
Rec Center to find out all about
Calligraphy West.
Calligraphy classes are offered
in the winter/spring and again in
the fall as the interest and need requires. Monday afternoon workshops are often focused on
cardmaking techniques, including
a mini calligraphy workshop each
month with tips on using calligraphy for card verses. Wednesday
evenings are mixed medium technique workshops. Fridays and
every other Saturday the focus is
on cardmaking and other papercrafting projects.
In addition, Calligraphy West
members sell their handmade
cards in the Village Store and at
the Rec Centers annual Spring
and Fall Arts and Craft Fairs each
year. Members make birthday
cards for the residents at the
Grandview Care Center each
month and tray favors for several
holidays.
Aside from loving calligraphy
and all the projects members create, we are a group that loves to
meet, share ideas and learn from
each other.
CANINE COMPANIONS
If you have a dog, or just like to
hang out with dog people, Canine
Companions is the club for you.
Our small dog park is next to the
entrance to the tennis courts at
R.H. Johnson Recreation Center.
This park is for small dogs only.
The second dog park is located
behind the tennis courts at R.H.
Johnson Recreation Center and is
for all well-behaved dogs regardless of size. Did you know that the
law says to keep your dog on a
leash at all times? So the doublegated, fenced-in 2 acres of dogpark is a safe place to let your dog
off leash.
Rip ‘n’ Sew Club members from left, Sally Gallardo, Barb Brady, Doris Van Peeren, Sharon Van Camp
and Jacque Curtis are shown holding quilt blocks they made to be donated to the Quilts for Vets project.
623-544-6100
SCW Weavers West Guild instructor Gayle Smith, right assists new weaver Alyce Cawdrey
with threading her loom to begin
weaving.
We have four general meetings
a year and our first scheduled,
purely social event is a St.
Patrick’s Day Potluck for members. Canine Companions raise
money to support local dog rescues. We keep the large and small
dog parks tidy and well equipped.
We work closely with the Rec
Centers to provide a safe place
with lots of amenities for people
and their dogs to play. Come join
us. Dues are just $5 a year per
person, not per pet. Check the
bulletin board at the entrance to
the large dog park south of the
Tennis Courts for membership
forms and activities information.
COIN & STAMP
The Coin section will meet
March 5, with special guest Bob
Therry. He has been collecting
most of his life, and has been active in collecting worldwide
coinage. One of his favorite areas
is ancient coins. He will answer
question from club members.
Don’t forget to bring your Rec
Card to the meeting.
The Stamp section on March 12
will repeat the special “3 cent
night.” This is really a Great
chance to fill in a lot of empty
spaces in your album. Thousands
of stamps priced at just 3 cents
apiece will be offered. Come and
join the fun of stamp collecting in
a friendly atmosphere. You don’t
have to have experience to pick
stamps that are attractive to you.
Meetings are from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Tuesdays at the Kuentz Rec Center, Room 3.
Information: 623-377-6621.
COMPUTERS WEST
Computers West at the Palm
Ridge Recreation Center (623214-1546), is the parent organiza-
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tion of two user groups: MacsWest and the PC Group. Members of this social/technology club
share information and experiences about computers. Room A
is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
weekdays. Both PC and Mac
computers are available for club
members’ use. Club website:
www.computerswest.org. Next
general meeting is at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 in Summit Hall A at
Palm Ridge.
We need your old cell phones
for “Cell Phones for Soldiers”
Phones are recycled, and phone
calling cards are distributed to our
servicemen overseas. Collection
boxes are at CW and around Sun
City
West.
PC Group: The next PC Group
meeting is at 1 p.m., Tuesday,
March 12 at Palm Ridge. The PC
Group provides instructional programs, including hands-on
classes, presentations and discussions. Watch for classes and walkins at www.pcscw.org. Help
Group is from 8-10 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays.
MacsWest meets 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays in the Palo
Verde Room. Tuesdays are set
aside for Questions and Answers.
Fridays are general meetings and
programs.
Check the website, www.macswest.org, for this month’s topics,
scheduled classes, and current
Mac Message.
COUNTRY
WESTERN DANCE
Saturday, March 9, is a great
day to start celebrating St.
Patrick’s Day with the Country
Western Dance Club at our dance
at Palm Ridge Rec Center from
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Please come and
join our members on the dance
floor or just enjoy the music and
food. If you are a SCW Rec Card
holder you can join the club for $5
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The Musicians
Club of SCW
presents the
music of the
Sonoran Sounds
in Stardust Theatre at 2 p.m.
Wednesday,
March 13.
for the year, and pay $5 for a fun
evening, or come as our guest for
$8. Coffee, refreshments and ice
are free and you can bring additional drinks. Our DJ, Jerry Cutbirth, plays great country western
music at our once-a-month
dances through April. You can
learn to dance or brush up at our
weekly lessons at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays at R.H. Johnson Social Hall with our instructor, Kort
Kurdi. The popular West Coast
Swing will be taught Feb.13
through March 27. This is a
change in the original schedule, as
there was not enough interest in
beginning Pattern Dance. East
Coast Swing will begin in April.
Lessons are $4 for members and
$6 for guests.
Information: Carol Morrell,
623-214-8628, or www.countrywestern.scwclubs.com.
CREATIVE
SILK FLOWERS
A sure sign that spring is on its
way is the buzzing of the bees.
And that is what is happening at
our club. Our busy little bees are
working hard to finish their
arrangements for the Spring Arts
and Craft Fair March 23.
We have beginner classes starting at 8:30 Wednesday mornings
in Room 5 at the Kuentz Recreation Center.
Information: 623-546-0665.
CREATIVE STITCHERS
Creative Stitchers Club meets
2013 officers of the Clay Club are from left, Paula Dean, treasurer;
Jan Hurz, secretary; Jim Herr, president; SueLynn Steiner, vice
president; Diane Siddy, board advisor; and Carol Beckmean, 2nd
vice president.
Mondays in Room 5 at Kuentz,
open stitching from 8 to 11:30
a.m.; brown bag lunch at 11:30;
and classes, when scheduled,
begin at 12:30 p.m.
The Creative Stitchers Club
website is up and running under
the direction of member Carol
Daly. Please check the Calendar
of Events for information on upcoming classes and club social activities.
View the colorful Show and
Tell section, and enjoy a slide
show of our Biennial Needlework
Show, as well as photos of our
club’s Community Projects that
are displayed around Sun City
West.
A preview of members’ needlework skills, and a calendar of club
events and classes, may also be
viewed in the courtyard windows
of Room 5 at Kuentz.
Creative Stitchers welcomes
both accomplished and novice
stitchers to join us.
Visitors are always welcome.
Visit the website at stitchers.scwclubs.com
Information: Cathy, 623-2140759.
CRESTVIEW
BICYCLE RIDERS
Have a bicycle and helmet?
Have three dollars for annual
dues? Do you find riding by yourself is somewhat boring? Would
you like to bike at a comfortable
pace? With some new friends?
Then joining our club for the
morning rides might just be what
you would enjoy. We meet at the
Echo Mesa golf course parking
lot each weekday morning and
ride for an hour with a rest stop at
the half-way point. The departure
time changes with the season, so
call the number below to get the
current time. Our club consists of
several groups with different riding abilities and we will try to
match you up to an appropriate
group. To join our fun group, simply show up for the morning ride
with helmet and bike and take a
test drive. If you enjoy it, come to
our meeting at 8 a.m. the second
Wednesday of each month in the
Sagebrush Room at the Beardsley
Rec Center, present your Sun City
Bowling Association board members for 2012 are standing from left
to right, Tani LeClair, John McNee, Bob Roady, Ernie Prindle, Dale
Stoltenow and Jack Knorst. Seated clockwise from left are Verona
Mikkelson, Sheryl Sutherland and Tina Michling.
West Recreation Card and pay $3
for the year. We would love to
have you!
Information: 623-214-1290 or
www.bicycle.scwclubs.com.
CRIBBAGE
Do you enjoy playing cribbage?
Then we have an opportunity for
you! The Cribbage Club of Sun
City West invites you to become
a member and participate in our
weekly evening of cribbage. We
meet at 5:45 p.m. Monday and the
first game starts at 6. During the
three-hour session, we play nine
games against nine different opponents. The club meets in Room
4 at Kuentz Rec Center. Rec card
holders may play twice as guests
before joining. Dues are $6 a year.
We are mix of full-time and seasonal residents. Come meet new
people with similar interests and
make new friends in the community.
Information: 623-328-5697.
DANCE FOR THE
HEALTH OF IT
Get your body in dance motion!
We focus on balance and control
of motion as we exercise using
basic dance steps and rhythms
such as swing, rumba, rock and
roll, foxtrot and more. Our instructor, Kort Kurdi, uses his
teaching techniques, sense of
humor and a variety of music to
keep us motivated, smiling, dancing and exercising. Classes are for
individuals; no partner required.
Tuesday evenings at Beardsley,
Agave Room, Level 2+ is from 7
to 8, and Combinations Levels
2+/ 3+ is from 7:30 to 8:30. Plus
classes have less explanation and
more dancing. Thursday mornings at Palm Ridge, Summit Hall
A, Level 1 is 9:30 and Level 2 is
10:30. Saturday mornings at
Johnson Social Hall, Level 1 is 9,
Level 2 is 10, Level 3 is 11, and
Level 4 is at noon. Membership is
required, $5 per calendar year.
Class is $4 for your first level with
a discount on additional levels the
same day. Level 4 classes are $5.
Mark your calendars for Spring
Fling - Pirates of the Caribbean,
Friday, March 8. We’ll have a
swashbucklin’ great time!
Information: www.scwdanceforhealth.com or 602-679-4220.
DECORATIVE ART
Decorative Art artists are
“marching” into Craft Room 3,
Kuentz, Rec Center with a month
full of classes and special events
awaiting them.
March features the last of the
club’s three months of Wednesday 2 p.m. Beginner Classes,
March 6 and 13. If you want to attend there is a short time to contact the club. These classes are
taught by experienced club instructors.
Meanwhile, the 8:30 a.m. Advanced Class will get their fun-inthe-sun with a great class, “Frog
Spells,” Wednesdays, March 6
and 13. Then it’s back to work on
the 2013 “most popular” decorating theme, March 20 and 27, with
a textured rendition of poppies.
“Mini-Banner” classes continue
with dedicated themes to paint
and display on table-top stands, at
11:30 a.m. Wednesdays this
month.
Members will gather their
wares and march off to the Social
Hall March 23 for the Spring
Craft Fair, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
where they will display the
unique, one-of-a- kind art items
for sale.
Everyone is encouraged to attend the Teachers Appreciation Potluck Luncheon and general
meeting, at noon, Wednesday,
March 27, with door prizes and
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Club Corner
Stardust Ladies Niners Ace of
the Month awards for the last
six months of 2012 were given
to Bonnie Kreger, November,
left; Bobbe Hollenbeck, October; Ginny Schlueter, June;
Pat Potts, May; EZ Zaccaro,
April; Elaine Thompson, February; and Melinda Gray,
March. Not present when the
photo was taken – Charlotte
Engle and Peg Carpenter.
the most delicious food that artists
can cook. Happy Easter to All!
Information: 623-546-5924.
ECHO MESA
WOMEN’S GOLF
League welcomes all skill levels for 18-hole play Tuesday
mornings on our exceptionally attractive executive course. Many
games and social events offered
throughout the year.
Information: 623-556-2547 to
arrange play.
ENCORE
NEEDLE & CRAFT
Are your knitting needles and
crochet hooks laying idle in your
craft bag? Come to the club each
Friday morning at 8 and put them
to work. A member can learn how
to make anything from a cute
baby blanket to a lap throw for a
person in a wheelchair. Encore
Needle and Crafts is the club to
help you.
Loom knitting has become a favorite activity for some members.
If you are wondering what loom
knitting is all about, please come
by and we can show you what to
do. The club has yarn available
for members to use on various
charity projects. You can get a variety of ideas by seeing all the
beautiful handmade items our
members make and contribute to
charities. Come in, visit the club
and see if this is something you
would enjoy doing not only for
yourself but for your community.
623-544-6100
Encore Needle and Crafts
gratefully accepts donated fabric
and yarn to continue the club’s
charity work. Please join us at 8
a.m. every Friday in rooms 4 and
5 at the Kuentz Center.
Information: Sue Williams,
623-337-4558.
ENERGETIC EXERCISE
Looking for a low-impact exercise program? The Energetic Exercise Club has one for you, three
times a week - Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:55 to 8:45
a.m. in the Johnson Social Hall.
Wear closed-toe shoes and bring
a floor mat, PVC pole the length
of your out-stretched arms and $3
for annual dues and you are set for
a fun and healthy workout. Drop
in for a preview.
Information: 623-975-9103.
GARDEN
March is a favorite time of the
year for gardeners. It’s a time to
refresh the landscapes and patios
Tommy Johnson returns for another magical tour of organ music at
the SCW Organ & Keyboard Club at 7 p.m. Monday, March 25 at
Palm Ridge Rec Center.
surrounding one’s home. Cherie
Czaplecki will present the Tuesday, March 5 program, “Success
with Container Gardening,” at 9
a.m. in the Lecture Hall.
Czaplecki is a Master Gardener,
chair of the Surprise Community
Garden Association and an avid
container gardener. Learn how to
prepare a successful container
garden, including the types of
plants to use, and how to maintain
them. A Master Gardener will be
available at 8:45 a.m. to answer
any garden related questions.
Guests are always welcome. The
monthly Plant Sale at the Beardsley Greenhouse is from 8 to 10
a.m. Friday, March 1.
Information: 623-444-8045.
March Garden Tip: March is
the time to begin considering
warm-season annuals. Gardens
are ablaze with color and warm
weather has arrived. There is
nothing like springtime in Arizona. A recent trick to try is to use
a companion planting for roses.
Roses suffer from the hot summer
heat so plant morning glory seeds
around them. Allow them to
climb on the roses. The morning
glories will love it and the roses
will appreciate the shade.
HILLCREST
DANCE & SOCIAL
“It’s no blarney, we’ve got a bit
o’ the Irish in us!” Celebrate St.
Patrick’s Day at our annual St.
Pat’s Dance Party with dessert
buffet, from 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday, March 16. Dress is casual
and “wearing o’ the green” encouraged.
Dance Schedule: (dance lessons
at 6:15 p.m.)
March 2: Rich Howard Orchestra (East Coast swing)
March 9: Danny Kealey Orchestra (East Coast swing)
March 16: Michael Lawrence
Carollo (rumba) St. Pat’s Dance
Party
March 23: Manuel Dorantes
(rumba) at Palm Ridge Summit
Hall
March 30: Frank Romani
(rumba)
Dances are every Saturday
evening from 7 to 10 at the R.H.
Johnson Social Hall except for
March 23 at Palm Ridge Summit
Hall; doors open at 6. Admission
is $4 members, $6 guests; “two
for the price of one” for first time
visitors, call 623-546-6845. A
complimentary dance lesson is included with paid admission.
Membership is open to all Sun
City West residents, $10 per person, new or renewal. Guests are
welcome; singles are encouraged
to attend. Water, ice and coffee are
furnished; bring your own refreshments and snacks. Gentlemen: jackets and ties are optional;
no T-shirts, shorts or tank tops.
Please join us!
INVESTMENT
We are members who provide
investor education to assist each
other in making informed investment decisions. Club members
make their own decisions using
their own financial resources. We
provide a forum for both guest
speakers and club members to inform and educate us on a wide variety of topics. Members share
information from financial
newsletters as well as their own
personal experiences. We host a
limited number of social events
and an occasional “spouse night”
to ensure that financial knowledge is available to the entire
household.
The annual membership fee is
$10 with a one-time fee of $20 for
equipment and supplies. The club
meets Mondays from 6:40 to 8
p.m. in the Lecture Hall at R.H.
Johnson Center. A broadband
wireless network is available for
the use of guest speakers and club
members in the audience using
laptops.
The March programs are:
March 4: Alan Cox, CFP: Integrated Options Portfolio
March 11: Todd Curtis, CFP:
Investment Opportunities
March 18: Chuck Melbye,
member: Gold and precious met-
als
March 25: Steve Harnden, CFP,
CPA: Ameriprise Financial: Exploring Alternatives, Bonds, Interest Rates and Impact on
Inflation
Information: Jamie Gunyuz,
623-583-7443.
LADY PUTTERS
The Lady Putters meet each
Wednesday morning at Grandview Golf Course putting green
for one hour. The times vary according to the season, so please
check the website. Check-in time
for winter is 8:45-9:15 a.m. and
putting begins at 9:30. We invite
all women to come and give us a
try. You don’t have to be a golfer.
We have some fun events planned
for March. Monday, March 11 is
a luncheon/meeting at 11 a.m. at
Grandview Terrace; and Saturday,
March 23, is the Celebration of
Golf Series 2013 Men’s and
Women’s Putting Tournament at
Grandview, starting at 10:30 a.m.
This annual putting tournament is
open to all SCW recreation card
holders, members of the Men’s
and Women’s Putting clubs and
their guests. Golfers may sign up
individually or as partners.
Information: Janette Gricol,
623-584-1465 or www.scwclubs.com.
LAPIDARY
The Johnson Lapidary Club is
a social and hobby club. Lapidary
is the art of cutting, forming and
polishing gemstones and precious
materials.
If you have visitors with youngsters, stop by for a free bag of polished rocks. All young visitors
can pick a bag of polished rocks.
You’ll be surprised; they will play
with them and it’s a great memento of their visit.
Club members use modern cutting, shaping and polishing equipment to create their works of art
as jewelry, e.g. bolas, belt buckles, pendants, earrings, etc., bookends, clocks or other pieces.
Members also wrap their work of
art in sterling silver and other wire
to make jewelry. We have
dichroic glass equipment and
faceting equipment used to facet
man-made or natural gems. As a
member, you may purchase materials, settings, findings, tools, etc.,
from the club at competitive
prices.
We provide beginner/advanced
classes. Visit us in the R.H. Johnson Center for a tour and to get
more information.
Winter hours (September
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through May) are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday through Friday; and 8:30
to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. It’s fun,
easy and very rewarding. Remember, Lapidary - ROCKS!
LATIN &
BALLROOM DANCE
Please note: The dances in
March have moved to the second
and fourth Thursdays because of
scheduling conflicts. The club
will have its St. Patrick’s Day
Dance Thursday, March 14, and a
Cabaret Dance Thursday, March
28, at the Palm Ridge Recreation
Center from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m.
Dress is casual, no shorts, jeans,
tank tops, or T-shirts, please.
Light refreshments will be provided. Admission for all dances is
$4 per person for club members
and $6 per person for non-members. Music provided by Dale
Timberlake.
Dance lessons for March: Mondays at Palm Ridge - intermediate waltz from 11 a.m. to noon;
advanced rumba from noon to 1
p.m. and basic swing from 1 to 2;
Tuesday evenings at R.H. Johnson will be basic salsa from 6 to 7
and intermediate foxtrot from 7 to
8. Elias is the instructor for all lessons. Cost is $4 per person for
club members and $6 per person
for non-members.
Information: 623-584-8543 or
www.scwclubs.com, link to Latin
& Ballroom.
LAWN BOWLING
Lawn Bowling is a fun, interesting and challenging sport. We
have many activities throughout
the year that include social bowling, local tournaments and great
pot luck dinners. We offer social
bowling seven days a week and
more competitive bowling in
Photography West’s “Exposure Expo” drew crowds despite the rain
Jan. 26.
tournaments.
Weekly bowling hours:
Monday through Saturday
morning - draws start at 8:45 (tags
up) $2.
Wednesdays - 12:45 (tags up)
Sunday afternoon bowling 12:45 (tags up)
Scheduled events for March:
March 3: Memorial Sunday
March 4: Visitation/away - El
Mirage
March 11,12 and 13: AZ Senior
Open Pairs (over 65)
March 18: St. Patrick’s Day
event - Club Fours Tournament
March 21, 22 and 23: Club Singles Championships (Men,
Women and Novice)
March 25: Board meeting clubhouse – 11 a.m.
You can stop in and watch
games any time. Members are
willing to explain the game and
answer questions. We offer free
lessons and free use of equipment.
The club is located inside the
walking track at the R.H. Johnson
Complex. People wear white
clothing for tournaments and
Sunday bowling, otherwise casual
wear is acceptable. Smooth-soled
shoes are required to protect the
Hillcrest Dance and Social Club honored its top volunteers for 2012
at the annual Black and White Ball Jan. 12. Those contributing the
most time volunteering for the club during the past year are Blanka
Schuster, left, George Pavolka, Diana Oliver – who was the top volunteer, Marjorie Barchenger, John Goebel and Addie Willbanks.
Each of the volunteers received gift certificates donated by local
restaurants.
greens. Any smooth-soled shoe is
acceptable. Our lesson plan is
flexible and can be scheduled at
the clubhouse.
Information: 623-214-6958 or
www.scwclubs.com, click on
Lawn Bowls.
LINE DANCING
Dancers say they lose weight
while having fun dancing to a variety of music – ’50s, ’60s and
’70s oldies, Latin, blues, disco,
Swing and more. No partner is
needed. We feature line dance favorites such the Electric Slide as
well as the newest dances. Multiple classes will meet your level
and ability. Instructor Kort Kurdi
calls the steps and is very easy to
follow. If you’re new to line dancing, try the beginners’ workshop
from 4 to 5:30 p.m. every
Wednesday at the Johnson Social
Hall. This class is offered twice a
month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Mondays. If you know the basic steps
come every Wednesday to the
Johnson Social Hall for beginners’ dances from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
This class features more dancing
with less instruction. For a bigger
challenge, try Beyond Basics
workshop, from 2:15 to 3:45,
where the dances feature more
turns and creative steps. On
Thursday evenings, try the class
at Beardsley’s Agave Room from
7 to 8:30. This class dances to
routines from all of our classes
and is suitable for all levels of
dancers. Give it a try – you’ll be
dancing right away, and having a
lot of fun. Class schedules may
change before publication.
Information: 623-556-9093 or
www.scwlinedance.com.
MAH JONGG
The Sun City West Mah Jongg
Club meets from 11:30 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. every Tuesday and
Thursday at the Beardsley Recreation Center. All Sun City West
residents with a current rec card
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are invited to join. Dues are $10
annually.
Mah Jongg lessons are available for $30 for six lessons. For
information on lessons, call Joy
Eisner at 623-214-7307, or Toni
Rhodes at 623-546-2845.
Information: Sandy Hodes at
623-792-8410, or Roz Wertz at
623-975-4100.
MEN’S BILLIARDS
The Men’s Billiard Club has
posted the results of the January
8-Ball Tournament. They are as
follows: 1st-Allen Maybloom,
2nd-Grant Fox, 3rd-Tom Corse,
4th-Jim Crain, 5th-Don Nicks,
6th-Mike
Johnson,
7th-Al
Gagnon, 8th-Leo Migneault, 9thJay Chaney, 10th-Paul Romanowski, 11th-Mike Nero,
12th-George Morrell, 13thGeorge Pickering, 14th-Bill
Hughes, 15th-Chuck Herndon,
16th-Howard Plotkin, 17th-Harvey Gray, 18th-Joe Burke, 19thDon
Guthrie,
20th-Dick
Anderson, 21st-Bob Baldassari,
22nd-Al Davis, and 23rd-Sonny
Carns. The tournament is played
at 1 p.m. every Thursday and is
handicapped. Sign-up begins at
12:30. All male SCW members
are welcome. Come and join in
the fun.
MEN’S NINERS
The SCW Men’s Niners Golf
Club was formed to fill a need for
residents who cannot play 18
holes of golf because of health
reasons or time constraints or who
just want a fun day of golf.
The Club is sponsored by the
SCW Golf Council with support
from Golf Operations and has
been formally recognized by the
Arizona Golf Association. All
members establish a nine-hole
USGA handicap. Annual dues are
$25.
The playing schedule provides
for competitive golf outings each
Thursday at Stardust Golf Course
with tee times starting at noon.
Information: Howard Allnutt,
623-214-0583 or Golf Operations, 623-544-6037.
MEN’S PUTTING
Join us at 10 a.m. Tuesday
(check in at 9:15) for an 18-hole
competition at Grandview Golf
Course. Improve your skills and
meet other golf enthusiasts. Not a
golfer? It doesn’t matter since
handicaps are developed so
everyone competes within their
own skill level
To potential new members,
your first visit is complimentary.
We have a varied membership
consisting of active golfers, non-
golfers and former golfers. Our
main objective is for everyone to
have fun.
It’s hard to believe we are approaching the one-quarter mark of
the year already. We have seen
about 86 putting participants each
Tuesday, which is comparable to
other years. Now that the holidays
are all past, we expect to see
around 100 putters on any given
Tuesday.
We are attempting to put together some unusual putting
games, similar to tournaments on
regulation golf courses. We think
it will create some competition
within the respective handicaps.
For those who haven’t yet
joined the club, come on by and
get involved with Tuesday putting.
MEN’S SOCIAL
Men looking for a place to
spend their leisure time in a
friendly environment are invited
to the Men’s Social Club. Members engage in social card games
between 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Monday through Saturday.
Poker: Most poker games are
played, including Texas Hold
’em. Betting ranges from nickel
and dime to $1. This should fit almost everyone’s pocketbook.
Bridge: There are daily bridge
tables were four members agree
on a time and a day of the week
to play contract or Chicago
bridge. There are progressive
bridge tournaments every Tuesday morning at 8:30.
Poker Tournaments: Texas
Hold ’em is every Monday and
Friday; 7-card stud is the third
Wednesday of each month. All
tournaments start at 12:30 p.m.
Birthday Celebration: Friday,
March 29, at 2 p.m. Cake will be
served to celebrate all members’
birthdays in March.
Posse Breakfast: Saturday,
March 30. We will serve breakfast
to members of the Sun City West
Posse. These guys and gals assist
the Sheriff in keeping our town
safe.
Come to the club, check it out
and take a brochure to peruse at
home. Dues: New membership is
$10, renewal is $5.
Information: 623-544-6150.
METAL
General meeting is at 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 14, in the Lecture Hall. The club will not open
until after the meeting. The board
meeting is at 9 a.m. March 7, in
the Round Up Room at the Men’s
Club. Dates to keep in mind:
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March 23 - Craft Fair; April 9 Picnic.
Visitors are welcome at the club
during normal operating hours
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday
through Friday. Check in with the
monitor on duty to take a tour. A
variety of metal art is on display
and can be purchased at the club
or the Village Store. We make the
vacation mailboxes available
through the Village Store with
low cost installation by the club.
Various metal repair and sharpening services are also available.
Check in at the monitor’s desk for
service.
Potential members are invited
to visit the Metal Club. No experience is needed. Many members
have had no previous experience
and are now accomplished metal
artists. Classes are available to
teach new skills. Annual membership dues are $20. The Metal Club
also offers social opportunities
and events throughout the year.
Information: 623-584-0150 or
www.scwmetalclub.com.
MODEL RAILROAD
With the special holiday events
behind us, the club is now back to
normal operations. We had scale
HO and N layouts – and Thomas
the Tank Engine operating on his
own track! The current project is
reworking the Mine Mountain
area with new trackage, structures
and scenery.
The club is open from 9 a.m. to
noon Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday; and from 7
to 9 p.m. Tuesday, so come on in
and bring the kids and grandkids,
too! Last year we had more than
15,000 visitors! The club is in the
R.H. Johnson complex across
from the Rec Centers Administrative offices.
New members are welcome; all
you need is a valid rec card and
$30 for the first year’s dues,
which includes a permanent name
badge. Annual renewal is $20.
Information: 623-544-6148.
The winners of
the 4th quarter
Hole in One
contest for SCW
Mini Golf Club
are Sandy
Davis, left,
Sandy
Abramowshi,
Betty Conry,
Jean McCormack and and
Kay Smith.
Chuck Fromm
was not present
when the picture
was taken.
MUSICIANS
The Musicians Club of SCW is
pleased to present the music of the
Sonoran Sounds in Stardust Theatre at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March
13. This women’s chorale has
been entertaining audiences in the
Northwest Valley for 10 years,
bringing a wide variety of music
favorites from jazz, classical and
sacred to movie and Broadway
hits. Since 2007, Clarence Doornbos has been directing this talented group of singers.
Members and their guests are
invited to share this afternoon and
enjoy the music performed by this
outstanding group of women. For
information, call 623-214-1750 or
623-584-0308.
Swing into Spring
The Music Makers Big Band, a
subgroup of the SCW Musicians
Club, will be at the Social Hall
March 28 to play a spring program for your dancing and listening pleasure. The band features
vocalist Barry Dale and trumpeter
Dan Reed. The program is from 2
to 4 p.m. Dress is casual and admission is free.
Come out and support your
local Big Band and enjoy the afternoon. Help us spread the word
by telling your friends and neighbors. For information, call Jay at
623-536-6858.
ORGAN & KEYBOARD
Tommy Johnson is self-taught
and started playing piano at the
age of four. He made his debut at
age 7 on the Horace Heidt Show,
where he played Tchaikovsky’s
piano concerto. At 9, he was pictured in Life Magazine. He has
not stopped since. He has performed on cruise ships from
Alaska to the Caribbean and elsewhere. As a concert artist, he has
appeared for Technics, Hammond
and Roland Organs. Working
with many stars, he made it to the
Top 4 on a Liberace Keyboard
Entertainer search and performed
at the Las Vegas Hilton.
623-544-6100
Club Corner
Rag rug weavers show off their projects after a recent class taught
by Charles Benson at Weavers West Guild. Floor looms were used
to weave with yards of fabric…your brother’s jeans, old sheets and
your least favorite worn-out shirts! Showing off her rug is Roberta
Sundberg, seated at left, while Sally Morgan works at her loom,
joined by classmates Judy Raczak, left, Kathy Palmer, Deeann Parsons, Kathy Quinn, and Carol Kennedy.
Johnson will take you on a
magical, musical tour where you
can forget your everyday troubles
and woes and find happiness for
a while. He plays easy listening,
Jazz and “boogie.” Come join us
for Tommy Johnson’s appearance
at 7 p.m. Monday, March 25 in
the Palm Ridge Recreation Center.
Guests are welcome for a fee of
$6, payable at the door and club
members are free. A club member
or a professional from our area
will play from 6:30-7 as the
warm-up performance.
Information: 623-537-9092.
PALO VERDE
PATCHERS
More than a year of work by
our members culminated in another successful quilt show by the
club in February. The event was
co-sponsored by the Rec Centers
and featured 200 quilts, and a
beautiful raffle quilt, as well as a
fashion show.
We displayed the beautiful
work of our members as well as
showcased the great community
in which we live. The winner of
the raffle quilt will be announced
in April as will some of the
awards won by members.
A Spring Luncheon is planned
for March 12. The luncheon will
have a Western theme and a program provided by Neoma Soelberg, who designs Western
fabrics.
During all the activity for the
quilt show, the club continued to
offer a variety of classes. Plans
are already being made for the
February 2014 Quilt Challenge.
This is an active club that meets
in Kuentz Room 5 Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Come by and join us.
Information: 623-251-7893,
www.rcscw.com or the club window.
PAN CARD
Love cards? Want to try a new
game? Pan is an old card game.
Eight decks of cards are used, the
eights, nines, and tens are discarded. Each player gets 10 cards,
five at a time. A card is picked, if
it can be used, it is placed on the
table with at least two other cards
from your hand. They may be
three of a kind, ie three queens,
but don’t have to be of the same
suit.
You may also use a run eg.,
Ace, two, three or 10, jack, queen.
In these examples, the cards must
be in the same suit. Spades in any
run pay more. If you can’t use a
card, it must be passed to the
player on the right. You may not
keep any card you’ve picked up
in your hand. It’s easy to remember this way: Always put a card
you pick on the table in front of
you. We give free lessons to new
members. Beardsley Card Room
4 is the place, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Thursday and noon Tuesday.
Information: Roz, 623-9754100.
PHOTOGRAPHY WEST
Photography West at the Beardsley Recreation Center is a club
for Sun City West residents who
enjoy photography. Photo/Video
labs (623-544-6520) and Digital
lab (623-544-6521) are open from
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through
Thursday. In the Photo Lab, you
may use dark rooms, mount and
mat pictures, sign up for classes,
get information and pay dues. In
the Video Lab, you can convert
8mm and 16mm silent, sound, or
Hi 8 movies to DVD and make
movies. In the Digital Lab, you
can transfer slides and VHS to
DVD, work with Elements, and
transfer records or cassettes to
CDs. Website: www.photographyscw.org.
Photography West meets at 10
a.m. Fridays at the Stardust Theatre. Solo Shows are in the Photo
Lab at 2 p.m. March 1 and 15.
Photography is displayed at the
Library, Lecture Hall, Stardust
and Visitor’s Center. Pictures and
cards are available for purchase at
the Village Store.
Photography West is dedicated
to helping its members become
better photographers through instructional programs, workshops
and mentoring opportunities.
There are two competitions each
year, fall and spring; with three
classes: beginner, advanced, master. Print competition is April 5,
with entries due on March 25.
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE
The Kentucky Derby in late
April and Mules Days in Bishop,
Calif., May 19-27 are just two of
the nine planned events for 2013
by the Recreational Vehicle Club
of SCW, with more in the works.
Learn more at our next meeting/potluck at 5:15 p.m. March 5,
in R.H. Johnson Social Hall.
Come check us out. You’ll probably see your neighbor.
Open to residents of Sun City
West, club members travel together as a group to interesting locations and local events, as well
as around the country. We had
more than 14 outings in 2012 to
places such as the Oregon coast
for crabbing, Wickenburg bluegrass, Branson shows and Albuquerque Balloon Festival.
Members are a great resource
for information on DIY (do-ityourself) repairs and fabulous individual trip routing. You can see
why we’re a fast-growing club
with more than 400 members.
The current calendar of meetings and planned caravans can be
found on the website at www.rvclubscw.com.
Information: Membership, Jean
Jones, 623-544-1205.
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RIP ‘N’ SEW
Visit the new website. If you
haven’t seen the club website
lately, go online and visit
www.ripsew.scwclubs.com.
Check the calendar posted inside the clubroom for a full listing
of classes being offered in March
and April. The calendar is also
posted on the club website.
Many members are sewing new
items for the annual Spring Craft
Fair March 23. Encourage your
friends to come see what is for
sale at the craft fair, made right
here in Sun City West.
MEG (Machine Embroidery
Group) members have been
working on blocks to give to the
“Quilt Group” within the club to
make quilts for veterans. Watch
for a sew-in on the calendar to put
the blocks together.
Any interested person with a
rec card is invited for a personal
tour of the clubroom during the
hours the clubroom is scheduled
open.
Information: Club phone, 623546-4050.
ROCKHOUNDS WEST
Rockhounds West is a geology
club for people who are interested
in gaining knowledge of mineralogy and earth sciences as they
apply to the many spectacular
areas of Arizona and the Southwest. We collect and study rocks
and minerals and learn as we go.
Newcomers are always welcome
and are taught by knowledgeable
collectors.
The March meeting will be at 9
a.m. March 11, at Palm Ridge
Rec Center.
Wayne Brunson, the past president of the Lapidary Club, will be
our guest speaker.
The field trip will be March 15.
It will be to try our luck at a gold
panning at Lynx Creek near
Prescott.
Information: Mary Nelson,
623-556-9263.
MARCH 2013
SATURDAY NIGHT
GAMESTERS
Gamesters meet every Saturday
night at the Beardsley Rec Center
to play a variety of games (your
choice). Dues are $3 a year with
a valid rec card.
Poker - dealer’s choice - with a
$5 buy-in. Play is from 5 to 8. We
also play double deck pinochle
from 5:30 to 9. Cost is 25 cents a
game.
There is a group playing Hand
and Foot from 5 to 8.
We are open to new ideas and
games and groups, so get your
friends together and drop by.
Information: Vard, 623-5845396.
SCRAPBOOKING, PAPER
CRAFTS
& MORE
There’s a flurry of activities
planned for March at the Scrapbooking Club. Spring Craft Fair
Chairs Terry Nicks and Sondra
Southard are organizing teams to
work on club projects; check the
website for specific dates and
times. Techniques library and online resources training continues
as well as quality control procedures training as part of the Craft
Fair preparations. Visiting us at
the Craft Fair March 23 is a great
way to check out the many cards
and projects made by members.
Also, guests are always welcome
to stop by one of our regular sessions and see what’s going on
with Scrapbooking, Paper Crafts
and More.
The club’s Calendar of Events
is available at club sessions or the
club’s
website
at
www.scwclubs.com/Scrapbooking.
The club meets at from 6 to 9
p.m. Wednesday; 10:30 a.m. to 3
p.m. Thursday; and 12:30 to 4
p.m. Friday in the Agave Room at
Beardsley Recreation Center.
Information: Kris Vencel, 623594-9703.
SHUFFLEBOARD WEST
Hours of play in March are
The 2013 officers for SCW Mini Golf are Charles Fields, secretary,
left; Bob Carneiro, president; Cliff Webb, vice president and tournament director; and Larry McFadden, treasurer.
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Club Corner
2013 calendar? Mark Oct. 18. for
Fall Orientation to sign up for fall
Spanish classes.
The Theatre West March monthly meeting will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, at the Stardust Theatre. After the general business
meeting, the program will follow, two playlets, “The Third Ingredient,”
written by O. Henry and “I Do, I Do.” The plays are being directed
by Jamie Gunyuz, right, and showcase the talents of Pamela Gunyuz as Cecelia, Phyllis Grebson as Hetty and Mike Baker as Mr.
Jerry.
Monday and Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
If at least four members commit
to Thursday night play, then play
will also be at 6:30. Former members who have yet to renew their
membership for 2013 because of
the uncertainty on whether the
club would be permitted to play
using the wax beads should now
consider renewing their memberships and come down to the
courts and play on any or all
nights previously mentioned. The
next general membership meeting
will be a cookout in Beardsley
Park in April.
SINGLES
Wednesday, March 6 – 1 p.m.,
general meeting at Palm Ridge
Rec Center. Business meeting followed by a program, then cake
and coffee.
Thursday, March 7 – 11 a.m. –
Bocce at R.H. Johnson, Peter S,.
623-546-0075 and Quint H., 480336-8729 (also March 21).
Monday, March 11 – 7 p.m. –
Game night at Thelma’s house,
address on sign-up sheet. BYOB
and bring snack to share, 623388-4801, Limit 12.
Wednesday, March 13, - 1 p.m.,
Lunch at Rio Marage, 13863 W.
Bell Road, Surprise. Justine K,
623-584-2612, Limit 30.
Thursday, March 14 – 11 a.m.
– Shuffleboard at Shuffle/Activity
Room at Johnson Lanes, Marilyn
H,. 623-584-8706, (also March
28).
Sunday, March 17 – 2 to 5
p.m.– St. Patrick’s Party at Joy’s,
address at sign-up; BYOB and
bring appetizer to share, Joy B.
and Peter S, call 623-546-3815.
Wednesday, March 20 – 1 p.m.
- Lunch at Famous Dave’s BBQ,
16148 N 83rd Ave., Peoria, Anna
G. and Thea R., 623-584-2558 or
623- 975-1496.
Thursday, March 21 – See
March 7 entry.
Tuesday, March 26 - 5:45 p.m.
– Mexican Train (Dominoes) at
Beardsley Center Chicory room,
Bring a finger food snack to
share, and everything else. Beginners are welcome; just show up!
Carol S., 623-255-4965.
Thursday, March 28 – See
March 14 entry.
SPANISH
Hola amigos! La primavera está
aquí. (Hello friends! Spring is
here.)
Sun City West has an active
Spanish Club or “Club Español.”
It has been a chartered club within
the Recreation Centers for more
than a quarter of a century. To obtain information about Club Español,
go
online
to
http://spanish.scwclubs.com. The
menu bar for the club website
contains several options including: Home, Club Español (Bylaws, Hours & Location,
Officers), Classes (level, time,
place), Maestras (pictures and biographies of our teachers), Album
(pictures taken at fiestas), Events
(fiesta dates) and Links (websites
to help you learn Spanish).
Club Español has great fiestas! The next fiesta will be Fiesta
de Primavera, our end-of-theyear picnic at Beardsley Park,
Thursday, April 11.
SCW residents with questions
or interest in the club can call
Spanish Club President Dan
Mesch, 623-444-8483 for information. The club has classes at the
beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. The classes meet
weekday mornings at Beardsley
Recreation Center on weekday
mornings. Club dues are $10 per
year, and the classes are free.
Writing dates on your new
SPORTSMAN’S
Wanted: Residents who enjoy
outdoor activities and social
events. For membership information call Marilynn at 541-9804444. The club offers birding,
fishing, hiking, horseback riding,
back-road trips, trap/skeet shooting, fly-tying, rafting, men’s and
women’s target shootings, motorcycle riding, travel opportunities
and several social events. Meetings take place September
through April and feature speakers with interesting programs
often relating to Arizona.
View the website at SCWsportsmansclub.com.
March Events:
Spring Festival - March 21 at
Palm Ridge
Big Wheels - call Kent, 623546-4053 or Tom, 623-214-6212
Birding - call Gail, 623-9756611
Target Shooting in Wickenburg
- call Bill, 623-214-1508
Fishing - March 4 at Alamo
Lake, March 20 at Lake Roosevelt; call Ron, 623-455-9969
“C” Hikes - call De’Nae at 623556-5355
“B” Hikes - contact Les at 623975-3632 or Tom at 623-2397132
Motorcycle Riding - contact
Harald at 623-215-3355
Horseback Riding - contact
Judy Robinson at 623-556-9618
The next meeting will be from
1 to 3 p.m. Monday, March 18, in
the R.H. Johnson Social Hall. The
general meeting begins at 1:30.
Members can pick up information
from group leaders from 1 to 1:30
p.m.
We invite you to attend our next
meeting for information on any
activity that interests you.
TENNIS
Joining the Tennis Club means
you can play in all tennis, platform tennis, table tennis and volleyball club sponsored functions
for $5 per year, as well as attend
the monthly social hour and
catered meetings, September
through May, in the R.H. Johnson
Social Hall. The next meeting will
be March 12.
Tennis Instruction: The tennis
pro, JR, is continuing the popular
skills and drills clinics at a cost of
$10 per person/per class. Schedules are posted at the tennis facilities.
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ment will be April 4-7. This tournament is open to all tennis players 50 years and older, not just
Sun City West residents. There
will be age-level men’s singles
and doubles; women’s singles and
doubles; and mixed doubles, as
well as 3.0 level play in all categories. Friday, April 5, there will
be a complimentary wine and
cheese party at 4 p.m. Winners
and finalists in each category will
receive awards. Applications and
additional information is available
at the tennis facilities or at
www.swingintospringaz.com.
To stay informed of all activities, minutes, and publications of
the tennis club go to the website
at http://tennis.scwclubs.com.
THEATRE WEST
The March monthly meeting
will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday,
March 19, at the Stardust Theatre.
After the general business meeting, the program will follow, two
playlets, “The Third Ingredient,”
written by O. Henry and “I Do, I
Do.” The plays are being directed
by Jamie Gunyuz, and showcase
the talents of Pamela Gunyuz as
Cecelia, Phyllis Grebson as Hetty
and Mike Baker as Mr. Jerry.
All Theatre West members are
welcome, as are their invited
guests. Theatre West extends an
invitation to rec card holders of
Sun City West to join this club.
Information: Bernie, 623-2497213.
TOY-KI SILVER
March is here, what happened
to winter? The silver room is just
as busy as ever, creating new
pieces of jewelry. Come see
what’s available. Saint Patrick’s
Day is coming up, see what we
have with green stones. Also
don’t forget the Spring Arts And
Craft Fair is on the horizon.
Have you paid your dues and
renewed your locker rent for
2013? The monitor board always
The 2013 officers
for Stardust Ladies
Niners are from left,
Louise Pierce,
treasurer; Pat Potts,
secretary; Pauline
Phillips, president;
and Sandra
Matschke, vice
president.
has empty spots, so please sign up
for a morning or afternoon.
Information: 623-544-8791 or
623-584-8153.
WEAVERS WEST
The club has planned several
one-day workshops to produce
items for the SCW Craft Fair.
Purses, plastic bag totes, scarves
and fiber totems will be the focus.
Extended classes are offered on
Summer/Winter, Advanced Inkle,
Southwest and Beyond Basics.
Newcomers interested in learning
the art of weaving should sign up
at the club and a class will be offered.
Club meetings are the first Friday of each month. The next
meeting is at 9 a.m. March 1. Fix
it Fridays are the following week
at 9 a.m. The spring luncheon will
be April 5.
The weaving rooms are open
from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday,
Tuesday and Friday; 8 a.m. to
8:45 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday;
and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. The
yarn store is open Friday mornings. A library of books on weaving techniques and a collection of
patterns is also available for
members. The spinners meet at 1
Thursday afternoons and will
teach you to spin. Tapestry class
is available offsite. Yearly dues
are $10, which give you access to
looms available in the weaving
rooms and the opportunity to sign
up for classes. Tours are from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through
Friday in the weaving rooms at
Kuentz Rec Center.
Information: 623-544-6515 or
The January class of new weavers recently completed their first
weaving class at the guild. They are proud of their mug rugs and
guest towels. In the front row from left are Shirley John and Rosemary Copeland. In the back row are Jeanette Wilevert, Jeri Tarpey,
Gayle Smith, Pam Chumbly, Carolyn Bechel and Alyce Cawdrey.
Club Corner
www.scwclubs.com and click on
Weavers West.
WESTERNAIRES
The Westernaires Chorus members are on the road again, going
to “Far Away Places.” This trip
will travel north to Quebec featuring “Vive la Compagnie” and
“Alouette.” Then, south of the
border singing “Cuanto Le
Gusta,” “Brazil” and “Begin the
Beguine.” The chorus continues
the trip across the pond to Italy
with”Santa Lucia,” then Paris,
featuring a song from “Phantom”
and “Can-Can.” The women and
the men will separate with renditions in their own segment. Travels begin again in Scotland with
selections from “Brigadoon.” Ireland is next on the itinerary with
“An Irish Lullaby,” “You Raise
Me Up” and “MacNamara’s
Band.” The final stop will be in
New York City with, what else,
“New York, New York.” Scattered throughout the concert will
be a few surprises for the audience’s enjoyment. Tickets go on
sale at 9 a.m. Monday, March 4,
in the lobby of the Stardust Theatre. Ticket sales continue from
10 a.m. to noon through Thursday
of the first week and in the following weeks. Performances for
the spring concert are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 12, 13, 19
and 20; and 2 p.m. Sunday, April
14 and 21 in the theatre. Reserved
tickets are $7. Pack your bags and
623-544-6100
come along with the Westernaires
to “Far Away Places.” It will be an
enjoyable trip. Don’t miss it!
WESTERNERS
SQUARE DANCE
The Westerners Square Dance
Club will have a Spring Fling special dance March 28. Annie
Brownrigg will cue rounds and
Dale Dockery will call the
squares. Dancing begins at 6:30
with Annie and 7 with Dale. Finger foods will be appreciated (and
eaten). Please come and enjoy the
friendship and good dancing with
all our dancing friends. The Westerners will continue with our winter schedule of Mainstream and
Plus Dancing on Thursdays with
Lee Hailey. Workshops will be at
6 p.m. and dancing from 7 to 9.
On the first Thursday of every
month, Anne Brownrigg will join
us with pre-rounds at 6:45 p.m.
and Rounds between tips from 7
to 9. For those who like Advanced
Square Dancing, Chuck Hansen
will be calling in the north end of
the Social Hall from 7 to 9 p.m.
each Thursday. For our Round
Dance enthusiasts, Anne will be
cuing Rounds, phases 2-4, each
Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. Dances
will be in the R.H. Johnson Social
Hall. All Sun City West residents
and their invited guests are welcome to join the fun.
Information: Kenlyn Boyd,
623-214-1498.
WOMEN’S SOCIAL
The Sun City West Women’s
Social Club hours are now 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through
Saturday. Special events for
March include Bunco at 3:30 p.m.
Monday March. The wonderful
Salad Luncheon will be the third
Monday, March 18 starting at
11:30 a.m. Each Thursday, the
club hosts members who would
Scrapbooking,
Paper Crafts &
More members Kay
Cummings, seated,
Pat Korver, standing left, and Lois
Swanson are
shown with a few of
the items that will
be available for
purchase at the Village Store and the
upcoming Spring
Craft Fair.
like to learn a new game or meet
new women to play cards, board
games or mah jongg. The bridge
group plays Tuesday afternoons.
The club is open six days a week
for all members who enjoy
friendly conversation and the
companionship of other women.
Please come in and meet some
new friends.
Information: Marlene Sullivan,
president, 623-584-8893 or Kenlyn Boyd, secretary, 623-2141498 or the club phone,
623-546-4236.
YOGA
Are you looking for an exercise
class to help you handle the stress
and strains of everyday living?
Yoga and Pilates classes are designed to help you do just that!
Regular participation in our
classes will help you acquire and
maintain greater flexibility,
strength, stamina, better posture
and balance, as well as attain a
quietness of mind with better
focus and concentration. Yoga
and Pilates are becoming the exercise of choice for more people
each year not only to maintain
their fitness but also to enhance
their performance in sports and
recreation activities.
The SCW Yoga Club offers
more than 20 classes each week at
times varying from early morning
to afternoon and evenings to fit
your schedule. Our classes are designed to accommodate all levels
from
beginners
to
intermediate/advanced. We have
seven different instructors and
have classes at R.H. Johnson,
Palm Ridge and Beardsley Recreation Centers. See our website at
www.scwclubs.com for a complete schedule and more information. We welcome you to come
and observe a class or try one out.
Extra mats are available for you
to use. Membership is $5 annually; cost of classes ranges from
$0 - $3 per class.
ZYMURGY
Zymurgy is the fermentation
that takes place when brewing
beer, making wine and distilling
cordial drinks. This fairly new
craft club is designing its own
brewing system, acquiring equipment and scouting a location to
set it all up. Members also ferment friendships at social events,
such as monthly (3rd Friday)
MusZArt in Kuentz Courtyard,
where we sample wine, view Sun
West Art displays and listen to
live music.
View photos and check out our
“What’s Brewing” page at
www.scwZymurgyClub.com.