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March 2015
Edition 140
The BREEZE
A Monthly Publication of Sun City Aliante Community Association, Inc.
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Kelly Clinton performs in the Chrome Showroom
Don Gloude in Concert
St. Patrick’s Day Party
Brooklyn Bowling
SCAL Songsters Spring Sing Concert
WE ARE...
FROM THE PRESIDENT
MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT
Sun City Aliante Community Association
7394 Aliante Parkway
N. Las Vegas, Nevada 89084
www.scalnlv.com
Association Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 12 noon & 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Community Center
702-638-5065
Monday-Saturday 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
FirstService Residential, Nevada
702-737-8580
www.fsresidential.com
Community Association Manager
Arnie Snow - 702-638-5007
[email protected]
Assistant Activities & Fitness Director
Trish Williamson - 702-638-5035
[email protected]
Activities & Fitness Department
Office Manager
Lori Daniels - 702-638-5065
[email protected]
Director of Standards and Compliance
Cathie Snow - 702-638-5023
[email protected]
Board of Directors
Don Schaefer, President
Warren Geller, Vice President
Mark Smith, Secretary
Betty Kramer, Treasurer
Judith Hanson, Director
Wayne Headrick, Director
Mark Klein, Director
Aliante Master Association Info
702-638-7770
The Breeze
Publisher & Editor in Chief - Lynn Garlock-Wright
Managing Editor - Trish Williamson
Resident Consultant - Sandy Valley
© Copyright 2013, Sun City Aliante - Community Association
Layout by Bob Cummings
www.bobcummings.tv
I understand there are times when our real estate taxes are due at the same
time as our quarterly assessment. Instead of paying $180 each quarter, you can
arrange for a monthly automatic deduction of $60, and that might be far easier
than paying out the full quarterly assessment.
Sometimes things happen – people get sick or you have unexpected medical
bills, repairs for water heaters or other appliances— which may result in having
to choose when to make payments. Your Board realizes this, and if issues arise,
let us know. We are willing to work with you, and we will discuss some sort of
a payment plan to avoid late fees, interest and potentially having to send an
owner to collections.
If you are interested in setting up an automatic payment for the quarterly
assessment, please stop in and see Virginia Marquart or Cathie Snow.
Remember, you can set this up as a quarterly deduction on the date of your
choice (but no later than the 15th of the month) or you can have it done monthly
($60 each time).
Our community is financially sound, but we want to make sure you avoid
unnecessary expenses, such as late fees, interest and potentially having to
experience going to a collection service. Help yourself and sign up for an
automatic deduction today.
Don Schaefer
The Breeze is a monthly publication of Sun City Aliante Community Association, Inc. (SCAL),
designed to provide information and news to the members of Sun City Aliante. Advertising
does not influence editorial decisions or content. We reserve the right to refuse advertising
for any reason or cause. Information, services, products and materials contained in The Breeze
magazine are provided on an “as is” basis with no warranty. SCAL disclaims all representations
and warranties, express or implied, with respect to such information, services, products and
materials including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular
purpose, title, non-infringement, and implied warranties arising from course of dealing or
course of performance. In no event shall SCAL be liable for any damages whatsoever whether
in an action, arising out of or in connection with the use, inability to use, or performance of the
information, services, products and materials available from this publication.
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B R E E Z E
Facilities Manager
Juan Macias - 702-638-5009
[email protected]
This all can be avoided. You can avoid additional money for stamps, dealing with
a coupon or going to your mailbox or the post office by simply arranging for an
automatic deduction from your checking or savings account. It is the easiest
way to avoid ever being charged a late fee.
T H E
Customer Service Coordinator
The quarterly assessment insures that we can pay bills for any given three-month
period, but there are a number of homeowners who are late each quarter. As
a result, a reminder letter has to be sent advising them that they are late with
that quarter’s assessment payment. If this happens, there is a $10.00 late fee
assessed. Since July 1, 2014 through December 2014, we have assessed over
$2,800. This is an average of over $400 each month. This is something that
amazes me, and is even more shocking, when the assessed amount reaches
$1,000.00 at the start of the quarter.
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Assistant Manager
Virginia Marquart - 702-638-5006
[email protected]
I know my comments for March do not apply
to the majority of our homeowners, but I want
to bring an issue to everyone’s attention, and
hopefully, make our community even stronger
financially.
Each quarter (January, April, July and October)
we are responsible for paying our assessment
of one hundred and eighty dollars ($180).
This is an assessment (not dues), so we can
maintain the association and pay for various
items such as, water, electric, janitorial
supplies, heating, pest control, garbage,
telephone and various other contract services. These expenses are much
the same as we pay for maintaining our own homes. The association has an
obligation, the same as you do, to pay these vendors on a timely basis.
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Activities & Fitness Director
Lynn Garlock-Wright - 702-638-5061
[email protected]
Don Schaefer, President, SCAL HOA
Board of Directors
ASSOCIATION NEWS
Dear Residents:
Don’t Get Left In The Dark
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Lighting becomes more important
as people age. According to the
American Lighting Association
(ALA), with each passing year,
everyone requires more light to
see properly. Terry McGowan,
director of engineering for the ALA,
says, “Older eyes experience two
important changes.”
First, the amount of light required
to sustain visual performance
increases with age. Research
shows that a 60-year-old needs twice as much light as a
30-year-old. Second, with time, human eyes become more sensitive
to glare. This can seem like a bit of a Catch-22, as more light can
often result in increased glare. That’s what makes the quality of light
more important as you grow older.
With many baby boomers reaching their mid-60s, homeowners
should consider user age as a factor in their home lighting design. It
is easy to enhance the visual performance and enjoyment for baby
boomers and older folks with a few simple lighting adjustments:
• Turn on one or two table lamps while watching TV to reduce
the contrast between the bright screen and the surrounding
darkness.
• Use a torchiere for uplighting as well as downward
illumination for versatility. Look for a fixture with a separate
task light attached or one with a glass bowl at the top to
shine some light downward.
• Have a task light that can be directed or pivoted.
In addition to providing sufficient light, proper lighting design
is essential to human health. “As people get older, it isn’t just the
amount of light, it is also the color of the light and when it is applied,
that is key to regulating things such as circadian rhythm and REM
sleep cycles,” says McGowan.
Growing research indicates that light can impact human health in
numerous ways, including susceptibility to Alzheimer’s disease. The
question is: What exactly can aging people do to help their eyes and
health?
The answer, according to McGowan, is to enjoy bright days and dark
nights. “If you’re older and don’t sleep very well, expose yourself to
bright light, such as daylight, early in the morning ... a walk outside
will do it ... and sleep in a dark room at night. That will do everything
required to regulate your circadian rhythm,” says McGowan.
To see fixtures to help improve light quality without increasing
glare, visit a local ALA-member retailer or go online to www.
americanlightingassoc.com. Source: NewsUSA
Spring is on its way! Enjoy the month of March.
Lynn Garlock-Wright
Activities and Fitness Director
4 - March 2015
North Las Vegas Candidate
Meet ‘n’ Greet and Primary
and General Elections
March 16, 6 p.m., Social Hall
The North Las Vegas Alliance of Homeowner Associations and
Concerned Citizens, Sun City Aliante HOA and the North Valley
Leadership Team are offering a joint Meet ‘n’ Greet opportunity for
candidates for wards two and four and one of the judgeships or their
representatives, who are competing to represent the residents of
North Las Vegas.
The event is scheduled for Monday, March 16 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
in the Social Hall. After a brief welcome, each candidate will position
themselves at tables in the hall to answer your questions.
Sun City Aliante Homeowners Association and the citizens of North
Las Vegas realize the importance of getting to know the candidates
and unstanding where they stand on the issues that confront our
city. SCAL does not make endorsements; the association provides
our residents with an opportunity for you to become better informed
about the candidates running in this election.
Early and General Voting at Sun City Aliante
The Primary and General election dates to vote for North Las Vegas
elected officials at the Sun City Aliante Community Center are
scheduled as follows:
Primary Election
• Early Voting – Friday, March 27
• Election Day – Tuesday, April 7
General Election
• Early Voting – Monday, May 25
• Election Day – Tuesday, June 2
Owen Egge Appointed
Foundation Assisting
Seniors Trustee
Sun City Aliante resident Owen Egge
was recently appointed Trustee with
the Foundation Assisting Seniors
(FAS). Owen has served as vice
president on the Board of Directors
for SCAL, is an active member of the
Veterans Club and volunteers for
service calls with Seniors Assisting
Seniors. Owen replaces Alan
Melnick who served for three years
on FAS’s Board.
FAS is the parent organization of Seniors Assisting Seniors at Sun
City Aliante, Sun City Anthem and Sun City Solera. The Foundation
provides funding that allows these groups to assist residents in need
of home maintenance, including replacing filters, batteries, light
bulbs, etc. They also provide durable medical equipment, such as
wheel chairs and walkers, when needed. The Foundation services
over 12,000 residents in all three communities.
ASSOCIATION NEWS
BOD NOTICE
This Notice is distributed according to NRS116.31083. At the
beginning of every Board Meeting, there is a member comment
period for comments relating to agenda items only. At the end
of every Board meeting, there is a member comment period for
comments on any subject.
During this period, the Board will hear member comments. The
Board of Directors will not take action on comments or requests
made during the comment periods.
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Agendas for the Board meeting are available one week prior to the
meeting at the monitor’s desk and on the Association’s website
(www.scalnlv.com). Copies of the minutes from a Board of Directors
meeting are available from the Association Office after approval by
the Board of Directors. Audio copies of a Board of Directors meeting
are available from the Association Office after the minutes have been
approved by the Board of Directors.
The Association Office is located at 7394 Aliante Parkway, North
Las Vegas, Nevada 89084. Office Hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday
through Friday. The telephone number for obtaining an agenda is
702-638-5000.
BOARD MEETINGS
Board Meeting Notice
Board Meeting Notice
Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 7 p.m.
BOD EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE
Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 8 p.m.
Aliante Master Association
The Aliante Master Association Board Meeting will be held
on Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m. in the Activity Room at the
Community Center.
All Aliante residents are encouraged to attend.
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ASSOCIATION NEWS
COMMUNITY STANDARDS
News from Community
Standards
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March 20 is the first day of spring, which
means it’s time to reset your sprinkler
clocks for the spring watering months of
March and April. During these months,
you should be watering three times a
week. Check your bill for your watering
days or visit www.snwa.com for more
information. March is also a great time to
fertilize your trees, shrubs and desert plants. “Happy” means making
sure the trees in your yard are trimmed 5’ from the soil to the first
branch and back to your property lines and are not encroaching the
streets and sidewalks.
Use a water smart car wash to save water and money. These car wash
companies recycle water on-site or send it to a water treatment
facility, where the water is treated and returned to Lake Mead. Find
your $2 off coupon at www.snwa.com/rebates/coupons_carwash.
html for participating car washes.
If you plan to work on the exterior of your home, you will need to
submit an application to the Architectural Review Committee (ARC)
prior to the meeting. The committee meets twice a month to review
applications. Almost all requests require you to complete a plot
plan, which we can provide; some requests also require photographs
and even samples. If you have questions about your project, you
are invited to attend the ARC workshop that is held on the Thursday
prior to each ARC meeting starting at 8:30 a.m. Please remember to
turn in your application and plot plan prior to the meeting, so we can
place it on the agenda. The ARC will meet on March 6 and 20 at 8:30
a.m. in the Activity Room across from the monitor’s desk.
Are you trying to protect your plants from rabbits? The only ARC
approved netting that is allowed to be wrapped around your plants
is Green Vinyl Hex Netting. Submit your application and plot plan to
the ARC prior to installing Hex Netting. Rabbits are nocturnal and
will feed on just about any plant they are able to reach. Since they
strike at night, rabbits may go unnoticed for weeks; until eventually,
you may notice plants are simply disappearing or dying. As they eat
randomly, instead of ingesting the entire plant, they may chew the
flower or half of the plant before moving on to the next, maximizing
the damage. Try slicing a bar of deodorant soap into slivers and place
them around the perimeter of your garden. Rabbits don’t like the
smell of soap and won’t cross the line, or so I’m told.
Trash pickup is every Tuesday and the bulk pick up dates are March
3, 17 and 31.
If you are leasing your home, please make sure to contact Cathie
Snow in the Customer Service Office at 702-638-5023 and csnow@
suncityaliante.us Cathie will provide everything you need to register
as a new tenant to be in compliance with your file.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 702-638-5006 or
[email protected]
Virginia Marquart
Director of Standards & Compliance, Assistant Manager
6 - March 2015
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
MONTHLY TIP
I recently read an interesting article entitled “Things a Burglar Won’t
Tell You.” Here are just a few excerpts:
• I always knock first, but if you don’t answer, I try the door.
Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.
• You’re right. I won’t have enough time to break in to that safe
where you keep your valuables; but if it’s not bolted down,
I’ll take it with me.
• The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors.
• Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled on your driveway. I
might even leave a pizza flyer on your front door to see how
long it takes you to remove it.
We can thank our Neighborhood Watch Block Captains, patrols and
good neighbors for keeping the newspapers and flyers on doors
cleaned up in our community. If you’d like to be a part of keeping
our community a safer place to live and learn more about the Sun
City Aliante Neighborhood Watch program, contact Coordinator
Jerry Overton at [email protected] and 702-639-2291.
Be Safe
Your Neighborhood Watch Block Captains
FOR YOUR SAFETY
MARCH 2015
Whenever you leave your home for more than a day, consider
turning off the water to your house. It’s that yellow colored
handle in the garage; it takes about a quarter turn. This will turn
the water off to the inside of the house and the outside faucets,
but not to the sprinklers.
Should any plumbing fixtures burst while you’re away, you won’t
come back to a flooded home.
COMMITTEE NEWS
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Meets every other Friday, 8:30 a.m.
Harlan Nelson at
[email protected]
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Meets third Fridays, 10 a.m.
Lynda Towers at
[email protected]
COVENANTS COMMITTEE
Meets third Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m. in the
Conference Room.
Mark Smith at
[email protected]
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Meets last Wednesdays, 4 p.m.
Don Stewart at [email protected]
LIFESTYLE COMMITTEE
Meets last Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Alan Melnick at [email protected]
PROPERTY AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Meets third Thursdays, 1 p.m.
ELECTION COMMITTEE
Sandy Valley at [email protected]
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Sun City Aliante Board of
Directors 2015 Election
T H E
Warren Geller
Betty Kramer
B R E E Z E
The following residents have stepped up to run as candidates for your
Board of Directors:
R. Wayne Headrick
Mark Towers
The ballots for the election will be mailed on April 10 and must be
returned to the SCAL Community Center by May 12 at 9 p.m. Ballots
will be counted at a meeting of the Association convened at 8 a.m. on
May 13, and recessed for the purpose of counting ballots by the Election
Committee. The results of this election will be announced at the end of
the regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting reconvened at 7 p.m.
that same evening. If you have any questions or would like to help count
ballots, please contact Sandy Valley, chairman Election Committee at
[email protected].
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HEALTH AND FITNESS
Tee It Up
With A Pro
By Paul Cox, PGA
Back To It!
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Spring Golf means something
much different to those who
actually have a winter that
includes golf course closures.
We, Las Vegans, are lucky to
live in a region with year- round golf, but there
are a lot of us who still get “chilly” when it drops below 50 degrees;
admittedly, I am one of them. For those of us who need to knock the
old dust off the clubs and stretch out the old golf muscles, here are a
couple of solid drills to get us back in golf shape.
The most common complaint I hear from my students, regarding
discomfort due to playing, is a sore lower back. There are multiple
reasons for lower back pain, and you should always consult your
doctor if the condition is persistent. However, there are many studies
that suggest lack of core strength and lack of flexibility are common
in many afflicted with lower back pain. Here are two exercises that
may help you with your core strength and your hamstring flexibility.
1. Core Strength “Mcgill Curlups” – This is a great exercise for
your core while watching out for your lower back. (The “McGill”
is for Stuart McGill, Ph.D., who popularized the exercise and is
widely recognized as the world’s top spinal researcher.)
• Lie flat on your back on the floor with your left leg straight
and flat on the floor. Bend your right knee to roughly 90
degrees while keeping your right foot flat on the ground.
• Put your hands palms down on the floor under the natural
arch in your lower back. (Don’t try and flatten your back.)
• Raise your head and shoulders slowly off the floor without
bending your lower back or spine, and hold this position for
7 to 8 seconds while taking deep breaths.
• Do an effective number of repetitions, and then switch legs.
2. Hamstrings (Chair Bends) - The tried and true hamstring
stretch is a must for everyone. This version is very user-friendly
for most and great for rehabilitation.
• Sit on the edge of a chair.
• Straighten your right leg and keep your left leg bent with
your foot flat on the ground.
• Place the right heel on the ground with your foot pointing
slightly outwards.
• Bend towards your right leg to stretch your hamstring while
facing forward and keeping your back “flat.”
Stretch it out folks, and I look forward to seeing you on the practice
tee and helping you improve your skills and your enjoyment of the
game.
-This is our club, our community and I’m glad to be a part of it.
Paul Cox
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At the Club:
• Come and join me for a lesson series, and I will get you back
into golf shape. Packages of three lessons start at $110.
• Take advantage of the Heart Healthy Menu at our 3100
Grille, entrees/salads starting at $6; also enjoy our daily
specials and home made soups.
• March Madness Contests are offered in the golf shop. Come
on in and try your skills to win discounts and more.
Golf Quote:
“Be the ball, Danny.”
- Ty Webb
Blood Pressure Checks
Friday, March 13, 9 a.m.
Donna McCarthur from Centennial Hills Hospital will perform free
blood pressure checks on Friday, March 13, from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. in
the community center. No advance sign up is necessary and tests
are done on a first-come, first-serve basis.
SEMINARS
Did You Know… Out of State
Relatives Cannot Be Guardians for
Nevada Residents?
Monday, March 9, 10 a.m.
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Currently, in the state of Nevada, if you ever become incapacitated
and in the need of guardianship, an out-of-state family member will
not qualify according to Nevada state laws. You may think having a
trust, a power of attorney, or other document naming that relative as
your guardian will insure your position. However, unless current law
is changed, it will not. A stranger will be named as your guardian and
this, in part, is what the standard court order says:
“It is further ordered, adjudged and decreed that any power of
attorney executed by the ward (that would be you) shall be revoked.
It is further ordered adjudged and decreed that the general guardian
of the person and estate of (name retracted) is authorized to obtain
confidential financial information of the ward. Including but not
limited to: statements, cancelled checks, withdrawal authorizations
from financial institutions such as brokerage or mutual fund firms,
social security administration, pension benefits whether such
accounts reflect the name of the ward individually, or with one other
person or a trust, and safe deposit boxes for the purpose of inventory
and/or closure.”
Don’t miss this seminar presented by Rana Goodman, who writes
for the Vegas Voice. If you would like to know more about
Guardianship and how to protect yourself, sign up at the monitor’s
desk by March 6.
Dinner ‘n’ Learn
What Happens When You
Lose A Tooth?
Tuesday, March 10, 6 p.m.
If you are missing one tooth,
multiple teeth or have a
bridge or denture, this seminar
is for you.
You’ll discover what’s new
in dentistry and learn about
more cost-effective choices.
With the latest advances in
dental implant procedures, a
life-changing smile could be
easier than ever for you.
Invest in yourself. Learn more
about this natural looking, life
changing solution and find
out if this procedure is right
for you.
Dentures are a thing of the
past; find out how to replace
yours. World-class doctors
from Nevada Oral and Facial
Surgery will be available to answer your questions. Seats are limited.
Find out how to transform your smile! Sign up at the monitor’s desk
by March 9.
10 - March 2015
Lunch ‘n’ Learn
Five Star Avalon River Cruise –Paris
to Normandy’s Landing Beaches
Wednesday, March 11, 11 a.m.
Join Proficient Travel of Las Vegas and Globus for a Lunch ‘n’ Learn
presentation and a once in a lifetime opportunity to cruise the
beautiful Seine River from Paris to Normandy’s landing beaches.
Imagine an all-inclusive cruise in one of the most beautiful countries
in the world that combines a guided tour of Paris, a visit to Giverny,
where Claude Monet lived; an excursion to the historic Normandy
landing beaches; an onboard pastry demonstration; a guided
excursion to Auvers-Sur-Oise, the home of Van Gogh; and so much
more. By the way, “all-inclusive” means all meals, sparkling wine,
unlimited beer, wine or soda with dinner every night, guided
sightseeing & excursions and a cruise director the entire tour as well
as local guides and endless amenities.
Sun City Aliante residents will receive an exclusive discount of $1,000
off per person double occupancy, guaranteed share or a FREE single
supplement with the first upgrade (book and deposit by March 31,
2015).
Lunch will be served. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by March 10 to
find out more about this tour opportunity and discuss options for
other future tours.
Lunch ‘n’ Learn
What are the Dangers of High Blood
Pressure?
Thursday, March 12, 11 a.m.
Do you know the dangers of having high blood pressure? High
blood pressure (hypertension) can quietly damage your body for
years before symptoms develop. Left uncontrolled, you may wind
up with a disability, a poor quality of life or even a fatal heart attack.
Some of the complications high blood pressure can cause when it’s
not controlled include:
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Artery damage and narrowing
Aneurysm
Coronary heart disease
Enlarged heart
Stoke
Dementia
Kidney failure
Find out what you can do, step by step, to manage your blood
pressure and experience the positive health results. Lunch will be
served. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by March 11.
SEMINARS
AARP Safe Driving Class
Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. -1 p.m.
Ron Hampton, an AARP
volunteer instructor, will conduct
the AARP Safe Driving Class for
seniors over 50, Saturday, March
14, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. The cost is $15
for AARP members and $20 for
non-members. The fee must be
paid by check, payable to AARP,
at the start of the class. Write your AARP membership number on
your check to get the $15 rate.
The class is approved by the State of Nevada DMV. You will receive
a certificate valid for three years and an insurance discount (the
amount determined by your insurance company). Bring a pen or
pencil and the name and number of an emergency contact. Please
register at the monitor’s desk.
Monday, March 16, 10 a.m. – noon
The Ombudsman Offices will host a free class titled “Assessments
versus Fees” from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, February 16. The
speaker, Stacee Spoerl, will discuss the difference between
assessments and fees and why they are needed in a planned
community. There is no charge to attend, but reservations are
required. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by March 13.
Should You Designate a Family Member as Your
Trustee? Can You Trust Your Trustee?
Wednesday March 18, 1 p.m.
Can you trust your trustee? Trustee(s)
are responsible for the assets of a
trust. Many benefits of trusts come
from the courts, but courts do not
have a supervisory role over the
trustee. What prevents a trustee from
spending the assets on themselves or
their family? What steps can be taken
to ensure your trustee follows your
instructions in your trust? What happens with a bad trustee… how
would the beneficiaries find out and what actions can they take? It’s
how you set up a trust that keeps the trustees honest.
The seminar topics include: co-trustee(s), annual trustee accounting
to beneficiaries, trust litigation and costs associated with trust
litigation, professional trustee options, beneficiary controlled
trustee(s) and the IRS complications.
Please join Jerrold E. Creed. Jerrold is an accredited estate planning
attorney and the founding partner of CREED & GILES, LTD. Sign up at
the monitor’s desk by March 18.
Ombudsman’s HOA Class
HOA Assessments versus Fees
Dessert ‘n’ Learn
Truth about Estate Planning
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SEMINARS
Lunch ‘n’ Learn
Long Term Care Protection Planning
While no one wants to envision themselves needing care or living
in a facility; however, it is a real world reality and part of the aging
process for approximately two-thirds of people at some point in their
lives.
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Many retirees don’t want to exhaust their life savings to pay for the
cost of care, nor do they want to be a burden to family members
or rely on government options. Our government incentivizes
individuals to plan in advance for these situations.
Most people are familiar with the option of purchasing a long-term
care policy, which may or may not be the best solution for each
person’s specific situation; many people today are finding it isn’t.
Attend this interactive Lunch ‘n’ Learn Workshop, presented by
Adam Goodman of Goodman Lifetime Wealth Strategies, and learn
how you can leverage your dollars, choose the type of care you
want and where you want it. In addition, you can simplify to avoid
reimbursement plans and eliminate the common concern many
people have when it comes to long-term care protection planning.
Lunch ‘n’ Learn
Get New Ideas in Floor Coverings
Are you looking for some great ideas to update the flooring in your
home? Perry Vandenberg, of the Floor Covering Factory Outlet, will
discuss ways to make your home feel fresh and new.
Here are some of the topics he will address:
• Discover the most updated and stylish floors available
• Get decorating ideas for your home
• Learn about floor cleaning and maintenance for all types of
flooring: carpet, hardwood, tile, laminate and vinyl
• Find out how to bring up the value of your home at an
affordable price
• Learn about low maintenance and easy care flooring options
and discounts
Lunch will be served. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by March 20.
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Lunch ‘n’ Learn
U.S.A. & Canada – Rocky
Mountaineer and the South
Tuesday, March 24, 11 a.m.
Looking for close to home vacations? How about riding the rails
on the famous Rocky Mountaineer as this train takes you to several
picturesque spots and spectacular mountain vistas? See scenic Lake
Louise, Banff, Jasper,
historic Kamloops
which means “meeting
of the waters” and
more. Hear about
the different classes
of service from Red
Leaf to Gold Leaf.
Head to our country’s
south and take in
the tastes and sounds from Elvis’ Graceland to creole cooking in
New Orleans. Experience grand antebellum southern hospitality in
Natchez. On this tour, you’ll learn about the area’s role in the civil
rights movement.
Join representatives from Prestige Travel American Express and
Trafalgar Tours on Tuesday, March 24 at 11 a.m. Learn about the
various escorted tours in Canada and the U. S. The seminar is limited
to 30 residents. Lunch will be served. Please sign up at the monitor’s
desk by March 23.
SEMINARS
Snack ‘n’ Learn
Centennial Hills Hospital Presents
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease (COPD)
What is COPD? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a
serious lung disease that usually causes breathing to get worse over
time. COPD includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema or both. Some
of the signs and symptoms of COPD include cough, shortness of
breath and fatigue. The good news is the disease is treatable. Find
out the latest information on COPD, its causes and symptoms and
how you can treat it.
In today’s housing market there are many options for older adults looking
for a safe and stable place to live. Many adults, who cannot afford to live at
home, look for independent senior apartment communities. Others find
that nursing homes or assisted living communities are a better fit. Which
option is more affordable? What is the level of care you are looking for?
Robert Colbert, R.N., vice president of Quality Assurance and Risk
Management for Silver Sky at Deer Springs Assisted Living, will present
details about the different housing options available to older adults.
Following the presentation, Treavor Hudgens, executive chef at Silver Sky at
Deer Springs Assisted Living, will prepare lunch for all attendees. A buffet
lunch will be served. There is no charge to attend and all are welcome. Sign
up at the monitor’s desk by March 24.
Lunch ‘n’ Learn
“Early Heart Attack Care”
Join MountainView Hospital for a Lunch ‘n’ Learn on “Early Heart
Attack Care.” The guest speaker is Rosemary Thuet, R.N. director of
education for MountainView Hospital. Learn the signs, symptoms
and treatment options for an early heart attack. Don’t be caught by
surprise. Lunch will be provided by MountainView Hospital. Please
sign up at the monitor’s desk by March 27.
Get the answers to all your questions about COPD on March 24 at
1 p.m. at the seminar sponsored by Centennial Hills Hospital. The
Pulmonary Rehabilitations Specialist from Centennial Hills Hospital
will be on hand to give you all the facts. Sign up at the monitor’s
desk by March 23.
Lunch ‘n’ Learn
Independent versus Assisted Living
– Do you know the difference?
T H E
B R E E Z E
Free Computer Clinic
Jim Davis, the Sun City Computer Guy, will continue to hold his free
Computer Clinic and Office Hours every Thursday morning in the
SCAL Community Center from 8-11 a.m. If you have questions about
your Windows computer or are having problems with it, bring your
computer and visit Jim in the Board Room.
Jim also answers questions by email at suncitycomputerguy@cox.
net. Visit Jim’s web site at http://suncitycomputerguy.com.
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EXCURSIONS
Brooklyn Bowl
Thursday, March 19, Depart SCAL at 10:30 a.m.
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T H E
B R E E Z E
Following in the footsteps of
the original location, Brooklyn
Bowl is noted as “one of the
most incredible places on earth,”
according to Rolling Stone, and
their recently opened outpost
at the O2 in London. Brooklyn
Bowl Las Vegas features live
concerts, 32 lanes of bowling
and the Blue Ribbon Restaurant’s food. With three levels spanning
nearly 80,000 square feet, it is one of the largest music venues in
America, and offers programming throughout the day and late into
the night with concert headliners.
The bowler’s lounges,
adjacent to the lanes, are
where bowlers can relax
on leather sofas and enjoy
the full menu of food and
beverages or the private
lounge boxes overlooking it
all. As in New York, on many
nights, guests are able to
come early and stay late to
experience multiple shows
with just one ticket. The live concert experience is complemented by
five on-site bars showcasing local craft brews and rocking comfort
food by the world-renowned Bromberg Brothers’ Blue Ribbon
Restaurants, including their iconic fried chicken celebrated on Food
Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”.
Brooklyn Bowl’s 32 Brunswick bowling lanes can each host up
to eight bowlers at a time. They have installed a scoring system
developed by industry leader Brunswick. Come relax in the bowler’s
lounge, and enjoy drinks and food served by Blue Ribbon’s dedicated
waite staff. Enjoy the best seats in the house in their elevated
bowler’s lounge, while watching the show on their huge highdefinition projection screens over the pins.
Your cost for this excursion is $27. This includes one hour of bowling,
your shoe rental and transportation. Each lane will accommodate
eight bowlers. A minimum of 24 people are needed. You will have
one hour after bowling to explore the Linq and have some lunch.
We will depart SCAL at 10:30 p.m. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by
March 17.
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T H E
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March 2015 - 15
HOT TICKETS
Steve Wynn’s
ShowStoppers Lights Up
the Encore Theater
Thursday, April 9
Depart SCAL at 6 p.m. for 7:30 p.m. show
*** Sign Up at the monitor’s desk by March 27
ANNIE
The Smith Center, Reynolds Hall, Wednesday, May
27, depart SCAL at 6:15 p.m. -Tickets are $145 per
person and include ticket and transportation.
A 90-minute production with dazzling scenery and costumes,
ShowStoppers is composed of many quintessential musical numbers
from some of the most celebrated composers and lyricists to ever
grace Broadway. The show features a collection of more than 20
songs from 11 iconic musicals, including “All That Jazz” from Chicago,
“Cabaret” from Cabaret, “You’re The Top” from Anything Goes, “Luck
Be A Lady” from Guys and Dolls, “Everything’s Coming Up Roses”
from Gypsy, and more.
T H E
B R E E Z E
We invite you to join us for a brand new show at the Encore on
Thursday, April 2 on the Las Vegas Strip. Steve Wynn’s ShowStoppers
brings a vibrant and talented cast of 34 singers and dancers, backed
by an on-stage 30-piece orchestra, to the Encore Theater at Wynn
Las Vegas.
One of the world’s best-loved musicals is back in time-honored form.
Directed by original lyricist Martin Chamin, this new production of
ANNIE will be a classic incarnation of the beloved original.
Featuring book and score by Tony Award-Winners Thomas
Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, ANNIE includes such
unforgettable songs as “It’s the Hark Knock Live,” “Easy Street,” “I
Don’t Need Anything But You,” plus the eternal anthem of optimism,
“Tomorrow.”
“Lovable … charming … gutsy!” – New York Times
“Great is the word!” – ABC-TV
“One of the best family musicals ever penned.” – Chicago Tribune
Leapin’ Lizards!
Sign up at the monitor’s desk by Marrch 27.
From staple grand opening chorus numbers to intimate duets,
ShowStoppers pays homage to the many lasting anthems of
American musical theater. The production includes a hand-picked
selection of Steve Wynn’s favorite numbers from the best of
Broadway that makes audiences literally stand up and cheer – true
show stoppers.
ShowStoppers is inspired by a birthday gift Wynn gave to his wife,
Andrea. The stunning company of musicians, singers and dancers
created a connection with the audience that was a palpable sense of
excitement and joy. In the afterglow of the overwhelming reaction,
Wynn knew he wanted to give this gift to everyone that visited his
resort.
“These show stopping numbers, they seem to have a power of
their own,” said Steve Wynn, chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts.
“The reason they’re showstoppers is that they touch some element
of human nature and human emotion that seems to resonate
generation after generation.”
Combined, the musicals that comprise the scene-stealing catalogue
of ShowStoppers have earned an astounding 43 Tony® Awards and
made Broadway stages like the 46th Street and St. James Theater
famous.
The cost is $115 per person (includes ticket, tax and transportation).
We will depart Sun City Aliante at 6 p.m. by bus for the 7:30 pm.
performance. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by March 18. Tickets are
non-refundable.
16 - March 2015
COMING ATTRACTIONS
8th Annual Arts
and Crafts Fair
Featuring Artistic Items Crafted by Hand
Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Calling all residents who love unique handcrafted items! Come one,
come all! It’s time for the Eighth Annual Sun City Aliante Arts and Crafts
Fair. This unique event, designed to showcase handmade items, will
be held at the SCAL Community
Center, May 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
This event, which is already soldout to vendors, promises to be a
fantastic shopping experience…
all those handmade items you
love. Representatives of the
Clark County Artisan Guild, Mt.
Charleston Crafters, the Beader’s
Guild and many more will
participate in the event.
Make a day of it! The Veterans
Auxiliary is hosting a “Veterans
Café.” You can purchase a hot dog or hamburger plate with chips and a
drink for $6. All lunch proceeds will benefit an organization that serves
veterans.
All residents are invited to come free of charge to enjoy the fun and
get some great gift ideas for the upcoming holidays.
T H E
B R E E Z E
March 2015 - 17
COMING ATTRACTIONS
Movie Nights!
Enjoy great current releases in the Vista Ballroom. This is the perfect
time to round up the gang and have fun meeting new residents. Switch
off your phone, sit back and enjoy the show! The price is $4 per person
to cover the cost of the food. We offer snacks for all moviegoers… hot
dogs, sauerkraut, relish, popcorn, pretzels, chips, cheese dip, peanuts,
candy, sodas and water. We normally feature movies on the first and
third Fridays of the month at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Sign up at
the monitor’s desk by noon the day of show.
“Good
People”
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T H E
B R E E Z E
Friday, March 6,
6 p.m. - $4 per person
Discovering a cache of cash in
their dead tenant’s apartment,
a couple in debt take the
money and find themselves
the target of a deadly
adversary thief who stole it.
Stars: James Franco, Kate
Hudson, Tom Wilkinson
Rated ‘R” (action thriller), 90
minutes.
Tickets must be purchased
by noon the day of the
movie and presented at the
door for admission.
“The
HundredFoot
Journey”
Friday, March 20,
6 p.m. - $4 per person
The Kadam family clashes with
Madame Mallory, proprietress of
a celebrated French restaurant,
after they open their own
nearby eatery, until undeniable
chemistry causes the Madame
to take gifted young chef Hassan
under her wing.
Stars: Helen Mirren, Om Puri,
and Manish Dayal.
Rated: PG-13 (drama, romance), 122 minutes.
Tickets must be purchased by noon the day of the movie and
presented at the door for admission.
18 - March 2015
COMING ATTRACTIONS
EVERYBODY’S IRISH
He is equally at home in the recording studio as a singer, producer
and arranger, and he plays a strange looking instrument called the
“EVI,” a horn synthesizer. Gloude’s sense of vocal styling, acting and
comedy make him an entertainment favorite.
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner with a Special
Performance by Danny Walten
Don’t miss Don Gloude on March 13. Tickets are only $15 for
residents and $17 for guests. Sign up at the monitor’s desk.
“Top O’ the Mornin to Ya.” Every year on March 17, the
Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the globe observe St.
Patrick’s Day. What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint
of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture
with parades, dancing, special foods and a whole lot of green.
Join us on Saint Patrick’s Day for dinner and a show in the Vista Ballroom.
Dan Walten is a British actor and recording artist whose 30 year career
spans theatre, television, radio and solo concerts. He starred in London’s
West End and European tours of ‘Evita’, ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’, ‘The Rocky
Horror Show’ and the Original London Cast of ‘Fame’.
Spring Sing ~ March 2015
The first day of spring is on March 20 and the Sun City Aliante
Songsters and ATM’s are hard at work preparing for their upcoming
“Spring Sing.” Mark your calendars and order your tickets for two
performances; the first on Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m. and the second
on Saturday, March 28 at 2 p.m. in the Sun City Aliante Vista Ballroom.
Tickets are FREE ~ Seating is Limited.
The 3100 Grille (Aliante Golf Club) will
serve up an authentic Irish meal featuring
salad, Irish soda bread, Irish stew, Shepard’s
pie and corn beef and cabbage. Dessert,
soda and water will be available. You
are welcome to bring your favorite spirit
libation: green beer and Guinness is always
a favorite for this holiday. Be sure to wear
green or get pinched!
A native of New Orleans, Don Gloude has
a velvet bass-baritone voice and a roving
range. His performances are viewed as
exciting, tasteful and energetic with a
repertoire of contemporary, pop, top forty
and jazz. Sometimes the mood changes
with an occasional romantic and luscious
melody of yesterday.
Gloude started his career at age seven
hosting a children’s radio show entitled “Stairway to Stardom.” In
his teens, he was a fixture in the vocal group “The Del Rays,” who
released several successful records.
Gloude has appeared in some of the finest hotels and clubs across
the country and abroad with performances in Canada, Europe and
Australia. His movie and television resume includes “Bullitt” with
Steve McQueen, the series “Crime Story” and under the direction of
Robert Adler, he starred in the revised musical “Meet The People.”
Don also had the lead roles in stage presentations of “Pygmalion”
and “A Raisin in the Sun,” and he co-hosted the Easter Seals Telethon.
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For ticket information, please contact Lorraine Zanello at 702-2332423 and email [email protected] (please provide your name,
phone number and number of tickets needed). Ticket orders will be
available at the monitor’s desk for pick up in an envelope with your
name and the amount of tickets requested.
It’s A Good Time to Shred
(No, not Cole Slaw)
Saturday, March 28, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Shredding… you know it’s
the right thing to do!
Sun City Aliante will provide
professional shredding
services in the parking lot
on March 28. The shredder
will be available from 11
a.m. -1 p.m. (just prior to
the Songsters Spring Sing
Concert at 2 p.m. in the Vista Ballroom).
Why shred? “Dumpster diving,” or rifling through trashcans for
personal information, is still a tactic used by identity thieves. You are
taking a terrible risk if you don’t shred sensitive material.
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B R E E Z E
Friday, March 13, 7 p.m.
Sun City Aliante Vista Ballroom
T H E
DON GLOUDÉ IN CONCERT
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Dinner is at 6 p.m. and Danny Walten’s
show begins at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 (nonrefundable) and are available at the monitor’s desk through noon, Wed.,
March 11. Only 144 tickets will be available so be sure to get your tickets
early.
As a solo artist he has appeared on BBC and network television and
toured the world, most recently with his critically acclaimed show,
“Made in England.” He is the singer of choice for Los Angeles based
GoldenBoy Promotions to perform the British National Anthem at World
Championship boxing events broadcast live on Showtime and HBO.
SUN CITY ALIANTE
SONGSTERS
COMING ATTRACTIONS
SAVE THE DATE
Pam Baltz and Margo Young will present the third annual Galaxy
of Stars in the Chrome Showroom of the Santa Fe Station Hotel
& Casino on Sunday, April 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. Professional guest
artists from the Strip will perform. Proceeds from the show will
benefit Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation (nvccf.org). More
information will follow.
Daylight Savings Time 2015
is March 8
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T H E
B R E E Z E
Everything You Need To Know
What is Daylight Savings Time Day
It’s a day when people of various locations across the world set
their clocks one hour a head of the standard time. The practice was
first introduced in Europe during the First World War. The idea was
to take advantage of the longest summer days by gaining an extra
hour of daylight and shortening the days in winter. It was not a new
concept; back in 1784 American inventor and politician Benjamin
Franklin suggested that starting the day earlier in summer will save a
considerable number of candles. Those in favor of the practice say it
saves in today’s energy consuming society.
The environmental benefits linked to changing a clock are
considerable as the small amount of electricity saved per household
when added up can be significant.
20 - March 2015
Friday Night Social and
Dance Party Goes Country
Friday, April 10, 6:309:30 p.m.
Step up and get ready to
line dance! On April 10, the
regularly scheduled Friday
Night Social and Dance Party,
hosted by the Activities
Department, goes country
with a Hoe Down/ Line Dance Party in the Vista Ballroom from 6:30
to 9:30 p.m. Come enjoy an evening of socializing, dancing, great
country music, light snacks and dessert.
The Friday Night Social and Dance Party provides residents with an
entertaining evening for enjoyable expression, social interaction
and pleasurable exercise. Even if you don’t want to dance, it’s a great
opportunity to get out and meet new friends. You are welcome
to bring your favorite spirit libation. Tickets are $3. Sign up at the
monitor’s desk by Friday, April 10 at noon. Everyone is invited.
This event is presented by Club Dial (Dance in a Line). Club Dial
features Line Dancing and meets every Wednesday evening in the
Fitness Studio at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Lil Rothstein
at 702-649-8766. If you would like to request your favorite music,
please contact Terri Petrie at [email protected] and 702-405-7382.
NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL AND DANCE
PARTY IN MARCH.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
“The Kelly Clinton
Show, an Evening of
Music, Comedy,
Characters and Special
Guests”
Chrome Showroom
at Santa Fe Station Casino
Sunday, March 8, 4 p.m.
Las Vegas entertainer Kelly Clinton may be best described as “a
kaleidoscope of talent.” No matter which performing direction she turns
— singer, actress, comedienne, impressionist, television personality, MC,
or events host — her charismatic rays always shine through.
For eight years, Clinton was the headliner at the exclusive Las
Vegas “Stirling Club at Turnberry Towers,” where she also served as
entertainment director. Being an “entertainers’ entertainer,” Clinton
drew many of Las Vegas headliners and performers to her shows.
Saturday nights often turned into old Vegas-style jam sessions with
Clinton sharing her stage with the likes of Bill Medley, Jack Jones,
Clint Holmes, The Scintas, Gordie Brown, Mary Wilson and other Strip
entertainers.
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Those fortunate enough to see Clinton will get to know the Las
Vegas veteran performer. Growing up as a big fan of Carol Burnett
and Lucille Ball, Clinton’s show is an eclectic presentation of song,
comedy, dance and characters.
T H E
B R E E Z E
The New Jersey-born performer premiered her one-woman show
at the Suncoast in Las Vegas. More recently, she has performed the
show to critical acclaim at both the popular Metropolitan Room and
the venerable Cafe’ Carlyle in New York City. Her celebrity nights at
the Bootlegger Bistro, along with her many appearances in show
rooms and hot spots in Las Vegas, have made her one of the city’s
most respected entertainers.
Clinton’s television credits include “Vegas Live,” alongside Sheena
Easton and Clint Holmes. She was a winner on ABC’s “America’s
Funniest People.” She served as a celebrity interviewer on
“Entertainment Las Vegas Style,” and appeared on numerous
national television shows with Wayne Newton and Engelbert
Humperdinck, who Kelly shared the stage with in Las Vegas and all
over the country. Her theater credits include, Sister Mary Amnesia in
the hit show “Nunsense” at the Las Vegas Hilton.
In 2010, Clinton received the prestigious Bella Award. In 2011 and
2012, Broadwayworld.com nominated her as Best “Comedic Actress.”
Showtime is 4 p.m. Doors open at 3 p.m. The cover
charge for each show is $15 (tax inclusive), cash
at the door. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by noon
March 6 in time for the Chrome Showroom to
provide proper setting arrangements.
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SUN CITY ALIANTE HIGHLIGHTS
Residents have
demonstrated a very
enthusiastic response to
Walt Mello’s performances
Wednesday afternoons
in the Fireplace Lounge
at Sun City Aliante. A
singer and guitarist,
who just stepped out of
retirement, Walt Mellow
is a third generation
performer, who specializes in popular hits of the 1950s and 1960s.
With more than 200
songs in his repertoire,
he entertained everyone
with songs from rock ‘n’
roll to the oldies. Walt
will continue to perform
in the Fireplace Lounge
in March on Wednesdays
from 3 to 4 p.m. Be sure
to sign in at the monitor’s
desk before attending the
performance.
Colombo on Broadway
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T H E
B R E E Z E
Fireplace Lounge Music with Walt Mello
and Dolls,” “Jersey Boys,”
Les Miserables,” “Chicago,”
“Wicked” and many
others. The delicious
Italian buffet was
prepared by chefs from
Rome. Gary Colombo
will present another show
on April 15 at Sun City
Aliante, which is a tribute
to the great Las Vegas
“crooners.” Enjoy a great
show right in the Vista
Ballroom.
22 - March 2015
Residents enjoyed an
entertaining afternoon
show and delicious Italian
cuisine at the Toscano
Italian Restaurant on
January 22. The show,
“Gary Colombo Presents
On Broadway! “ is a
delightful tribute to some
of the greatest songs ever
performed on Broadway
including, “Singing in the
Rain,” “The Phantom,” “Guys
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CHARTER CLUB CORNER & SPECIAL INTEREST
SUN CITY ALIANTE
VETERANS AUXILIARY
The SCAL Veterans Auxiliary will support the Veterans “Stand-down”
in March. The “Stand Down” is an event that is held in cities all
over the nation to provide food, clothing, services and referrals to
homeless veterans.
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T H E
B R E E Z E
The name “Stand Down” comes from a term used in times of war.
Exhausted combat units, requiring time to rest and recover, were
removed from the battlefields to a place of relative security and
safety. Today, “Stand Down” refers to a grassroots, community-based
intervention program designed to help the nation’s estimated 60,000
homeless veterans “combat” life on the streets. Here in Las Vegas,
the 2013 Homeless Census and Survey revealed 866 veterans were
homeless on the streets of our community.
Las Vegas is hosting the 12th Annual Veterans Stand Down, in
partnership with several community agencies and sponsors. It will
be held on March 18 and 19 at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas
Boulevard North, Hall A from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The event will
bring comprehensive services to homeless and at-risk veterans
under one roof. Services will include housing, employment, medical
and dental care, clothing, hot meals, benefits, resources, haircuts and
showers and much more. The goal of the “Stand Down” is to connect
veterans to long-term solutions.
The SCAL Veterans Auxiliary will collect towels, wash clothes,
razors, socks and shaving cream. A donation box is located in the
community center for anyone who would like to donate these items
to help support this national event. Contact Helen Melnick at 702538-8396 and [email protected] or Anne Zarate at 702-657-9807 and
[email protected] for further information.
to continue their education. Project 150 offers many services and
supplies non-perishable foods that can be eaten cold or with little
preparation. This is how SWWH will aid disadvantaged teens. Visit
www.project150.org for details.
Street Teens
This organization helps homeless and at-risk teens in the Las Vegas
Valley. Most of these teens are not able to return to their homes
because of sexual or physical abuse, and they need help to survive.
Visit their site, as it has much more information on the programs they
have for the teens. They offer many services and also supply nonperishable foods that can be eaten cold or with little preparation.
This is how we will help at-risk teens. Visit www.streetteens.org for
details.
The list of the drive items for all three groups includes
the following:
Cup of Noodles soups and canned soups; canned pork and beans,
fruits and vegetables; mac and cheese (in ready-to-eat bowls) readyto-eat items (in snap-top cans) such as Chef Boyardee; fruit cups;
canned tuna, chicken, roast beef and spam; peanut butter; pasta;
canned pasta sauce (no jars); boxes of cereal or instant oatmeal;
microwave popcorn; granola bars and pop tarts; and toilet paper,
paper towels, and napkins.
Seniors with Warm Hearts will meet on March 19 at 11 a.m. in the
SCAL Community Center. For more information, contact Dolores
Abbott at 702-406-2222, Carol Hoty at 702-647-1289 or Karen Nutto
at 201-787 9391.
PICKLEBALL
SENIORS WITH WARM HEARTS
Pickleball Player Spotlight: Harry Levis
This spring, Seniors with Warm Hearts (SWWH) is launching a new
drive to benefit several organizations that help seniors and teens
in the Las Vegas Valley. The drive will begin on April 6, and the
collection box will be in the lobby of the SCAL Community Center. A
list of items needed are included below and will be found in eblasts
during March and April. As you will have the items needed, we hope
you will consider picking up an extra item each week for the drive.
The following includes information about the organizations they are
assisting.
Helping Hands of Vegas Valley
Helping Hands of Vegas Valley is a non-profit organization, whose
mission is to provide free, assisted services to senior citizens
in Southern Nevada, allowing seniors to maintain their dignity
and independence, while improving health and daily living. The
organization provides transportation, respite care vouchers (for
a caregiver who lives with a qualifying senior) and a Seniors’
Necessities Program, which Seniors with Warm Harts will support.
Through this program, the organization distributes non-perishable
foods, toiletries and paper products from their pantry to qualifying
clients. Visit www.hhovv.org for details.
Project 150
This organization helps homeless, displaced and disadvantaged
high school students stay in school and graduate. The organization
works with the schools to help the students, so they will be able
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24 - March 2015
Originally from
Philadelphia, Harry
Levis moved to Sun
City Aliante about
one year ago. Soon
after settling in, he
read an article about
the Pickleball Club
in The Breeze. Harry
called the Pickleball
Club Chairman
Bob Ziegler who
enthusiastically
invited him to join
the club. “Once I hit
my first ball, I was
hooked,” claims Harry.
“I like everything about the sport, specifically the quickness, and that
it can be enjoyed immediately by beginners and taken to another
level for those who desire it.” Harry doesn’t usually participate in
many SCAL activities, but claims to be a “workout freak” and can be
seen in the fitness center every evening. When asked if he has any
tips to pass on to fellow players, he replied “I have thousands, but
first, I need to ‘tip my cap’ to Mike and Sally Dobson for coaching and
inspiring me to be the best player I can be. My tip to fellow players
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is a physical one – always assume what coaches call an ‘athletic
stance;’ keep on the balls of your feet with your feet directly under
your shoulders, and keep them moving.” Harry’s future goal is to
be competitive at the 5.0 level by the time he is in the 60 plus age
bracket. He claims he has a lot of work ahead to achieve this goal.
Upcoming Tournaments
Round Robin Results
At the New Year Round Robin everyone experienced good
competition and a lot of fun. The weather was delightful; and after
the games, the players enjoyed a pot luck and great conversation.
The first Round Robin was a success and the club plans to schedule
another one later this year.
You can sign up online at either www.pickleballtournaments.com or
www.USAPA.org. USAPA’s Western Regionals will begin registration
on Feb 1.
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Sienna Revenge Match at Sienna ……….April 11
Henderson Senior Games ……………….April 15-16-17
Mesquite Senior Games …………………April 28-28-29
USAPA Western Regional’s ……………….May 8-9-10
For information contact: Jeanne Locaynia at 702- 468-0816 and
[email protected].
Game Tip of the Month
Volleys: Make contact with the ball at the highest possible point in
the air when volleying and keep your waist high on the bounce for
ground strokes. This will be a higher percentage shot and open up
more angels with less chance of hitting balls into the net.
Dink Shot
Do not back up to play a dink off the bounce, when you can hit the
ball in the air. Always try to hit the ball with your weight going
toward the net.
Placement of Shots
Placement is more important than power. Learn to control the
placement of your shot. Place the ball at your opponent’s feet. He
must hit the ball up; this will quickly put him on the defensive. The
team, which must hit the ball up most of the time, will lose the
game.
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HIKING CLUB
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On Tuesday, January 20, several
Sun City Aliante residents hiked
First Creek Waterfall trail at Red
Rock. If you would like to join
the fun, mark your calendar
for Tuesday, March 17, when
the Hiking Club returns to the
Valley of Fire. The Valley of Fire
is Nevada’s oldest and largest
state park dedicated in 1935.
Ancient trees and early man
are represented throughout
the park by areas of petrified
wood and 3,000-year-old Indian
petroglyphs.
The club will meet in front of the SCAL Community Center at 8:30
a.m. From there, they will carpool to the Valley of Fire. Most hikes
are easy to moderate. Wear comfortable shoes, dress in layers and
bring plenty of water. They recommend you pack a lunch as there
are several picnic
areas available to
the group. Contact
Maureen Grey at
702-633-6719 or
Sheri Knaub at
702-839-5167 for
any additional
information or
questions you may
have. Hope to see
you there!
CLUB DIAL
Don’t miss out on a fun evening of Line Dancing. Every Wednesday
evening at 6:30 p.m. in the Fitness Studio, you can kick up your heels
and grapevine to the right. Club members look forward to seeing
you.
If you have any questions, please call Lil Rothstein at 702-649-8766
SUN CITY ALIANTE SONGSTER
SPOTLIGHT
Rodger Wedgeworth
Rodger Wedgeworth did not know he
could sing until after retirement. He
had played the baritone in his ninth
grade school band in Shreveport
Louisiana; that was his last musicrelated activity.
You can hear the soft southern tone
in his voice when he discusses his life. He was born and raised in
Shreveport and went to college there at Centenary College. He
received his bachelor’s degree in English and a second major in
Art. Rodger claims that “It was a mind blowing experience for him
to move to Southern California in 1968 to attend the University of
Southern California graduate school of Cinema.” When his draft
deferment ran out, he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed
outside of Washington, DC at Andrews Air Force Base. There he
developed his skills as a motion picture photographer, filming award
ceremonies, in-flight operations and training films.
After his enlistment, he stayed in Washington, DC to work for the
Navy as a training film producer because he liked the area. He met
his wife, Janice, while working for Peoples Drug Stores Personnel
Training Department. There he produced and directed audiovisual
corporate training films; wrote and produced scripts and sound and
slide shows for Peoples’ Operations and Management Departments.
Later, he went to work on audiovisual training films for the
Smithsonian Institution Office of Museum Programs. Afterwards,
he wrote and edited articles for a magazine produced by the U.S.
Defense Logistics Agency Office of Public Affairs and continued as a
technical editor for “Mineral Reports” published by the U.S. Bureau of
Mines and the U.S. Geological Survey.
Roger and Janice came to Las Vegas for vacation visits 10 years
prior to moving here. They liked Sun City Aliante and are glad they
decided to buy their retirement home here. He really feels good
about living in the desert, because it cleared up all of his allergies
and he no longer has to take medications for them. Besides being a
member of the Sun City Aliante Songsters, he is active in art classes,
leads Bible Study in the Aliante Community Baptist Church, and
likes movies and dining out. He and Janice enjoy the live music and
shows (especially magic) that Vegas offers.
Janice is a Songster groupie, and she attends all of the performances
and helps with taking tickets, serving refreshments and offering
encouragement. Rodger has been instrumental in designing and
executing the wonderful set backdrops for the Songsters concerts.
The Songsters appreciate his singing and art talent.
BOOK CLUB
The Book Club selection for March is 97 Orchard: An Edible History
of Five Immigrant Families in One New York Tenement, by Jane
Ziegelman. Join Book Club members at the Community Center at 7
p.m. on Thursday, March 19.
For further information, please contact Jeannette Smith
at 702-649-2468.
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VETERANS CLUB
Greetings Friends, Neighbors and Fellow Veterans:
In March, we will hold elections for officers of the club. The positions
available are: Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary. If you are
interested in any of these ranks, please contact Don Kaufman at
[email protected] for an application.
The following are elected positions and appointed positions:
• Officers: Chairman – elected; Vice Chairman – elected;
Secretary – elected.
• Staff: Bookkeeper – appointed; Quartermaster – appointed;
Activities/Events – appointed.
• Directors: S.A.S. – appointed; Vets Services – appointed;
Newsletter/Photo – appointed; SCAL Board Liaison – appointed;
Food Services – appointed; Web Master - appointed.
At the meeting, we will recognize Michael “Alex” Hempel of The Boy
Scouts of America, Troop 722 and his accomplishment in becoming
an Eagle Scout. As many of you know, The Eagle Scout is the highest
achievement a scout can achieve.
As always, I ask you all to pray for and remember our brave men and
women serving our country and the exemplary work they are doing.
Thank you. Sy Nielson, Chairman
Rita Horner
The Sun City Aliante Steppers
would like to introduce their newest
member, Rita Horner. Rita was born
and raised in South Korea. She met
her husband, James (Jim) Horner,
while he was in Korea, and they
married in 1981. The newlyweds
returned to the United States to
reside in Huntsville, Alabama until
1998, when Jim’s work took them to
Saudi Arabia. While in Saudi Arabia,
Rita was able to share her love of
cooking with the Saudi women,
teaching them how to cook authentic Korean food.
After four years in Saudi Arabia, Rita and Jim’s travels continued
as they moved to Egypt, where they lived from 2002 until 2014. It
was during this time that Rita learned the art of belly dancing and
was a member of a belly dance group. Her love of dance does not
stop there; she also enjoys Korean folk dance and clogging. While
in Egypt, Rita shared her desire to help others by volunteering at
various orphanages, helping to entertain children and contribute to
their well-being.
The Ceramics Club is a great way
to meet your neighbors in Sun City
Aliante and have fun creating your
own ceramic pieces for your home or
a special occasion gift for your friends
or family. With spring just around the
corner, you can create lawn decorations
to spruce up your yard. Their
knowledgeable instructors and friendly
members are available to help.
Please come join them every
Wednesday starting at 9 a.m. and on
Saturday at 10 a.m. in Craft Room #3.
They look forward to meeting you.
AMERICAN MAH JONGG
The American Mah Jongg Club is scheduling their next tournament
for Wednesday, May 20. Please save the date.
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CERAMIC CLUB
T H E
Rita enjoys living in Aliante and loves to golf whenever she can.
She values all her new friends and is excited to be a member of the
Steppers. The Steppers are very glad she brought her sparkling
personality and talents to the group. Welcome, Rita!
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In 2008, Rita and Jim visited the Las Vegas area in search of a
retirement location. After visiting many local communities, they
decided Sun City Aliante was the community they wanted to call
home and purchased their home. Then they returned to Egypt until
Jim was ready for retirement. They became full-time Sun City Aliante
residents in January 2014.
Also, on March 18 and 19 the annual Veterans Stand Down will be
held at Cashman Center. Our Auxiliary is doing an outstanding job in
raising funds to supply homeless veterans with towels, washcloths
and other personal items, which are greatly needed. We are really
proud of the efforts and work of the Auxiliary; they are indeed a
devoted group of people who do us proud.
SUN CITY ALIANTE STEPPERS
SPOTLIGHT
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CLIP & SAVE DISCOUNT COUPONS
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CLIP & SAVE DISCOUNT COUPONS
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CHARTERED CLUBS
Chartered Clubs, as outlined in the “Sun City Aliante Club Guidelines,” are
Board-recognized and open to all Sun City Aliante residents. These clubs are sanctioned strictly for the
members of this Association with no exceptions, unless a club invites guest speakers, instructors, etc. A
household guest will be allowed to participate at club activities, in compliance with required guest policies
and fees. All club members should be familiar with these guidelines set forth by the Board, as well as
their individual club bylaws and/or policies and procedures. If you have questions regarding your club
charter, feel free to call Director of Activities & Fitness, Lynn Garlock-Wright, at 702-638-5061.
Afternoon Games. Meets Sundays from
1-4 p.m. Contact Terri Petrie at 702- 405-7382 and
[email protected].
B R E E Z E
T H E
Book Club. Meets the 3rd Thursday of each
month at 7 p.m. Contact Jeannette Smith at 702649-2468 and [email protected].
Bunco. Meets the 2nd Thursday 6:30-9 p.m.
Contact Don or Mary Kaufmann at
702-405-7092 and [email protected].
Ceramics. Meets Wednesdays from 9 a.m. - noon
and Saturdays at 10 a.m. Contact Judy Marr at 702649-9157 and [email protected] or Jan Eckman
at 702-399-2280 and [email protected] or
Holly Claghorn at 702-642-5016 and hollyquilts@
cox.net.
Chess Club. Meets Monday evenings from 7 p.m.
to 9:15 p.m. Contact Ed Bernheim at 361-739-9684.
Basketball Club. Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Contact David Baker at 702-834-5975 and dfb221@
aol.com or Larry Schlecht at 702-657-8507 and
[email protected].
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American Mah Jongg. Meets Wednesdays and
Fridays 12:30-3:30 p.m. Classes taught on Fridays
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contact Arlene Harris at
Art Workshop. Meets Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m.
Contact Peggy Totino at 702-217-5973 and
[email protected].
Baking Club. Meets 1st and 2rd Wednesday and
Thursday at 10 a.m. Contact Ralena O’Byrant at
Beading and Jewelry. See Forget-Me-Nots.
Chicago Scoring Bridge. Meets Mondays at
6:30 p.m. Contact Monte Eagle at 702-649-2912 or
702-688-9176.
Club DIAL (Dance in a Line). Meets Wednesdays
at 6:30 p.m. in the Fitness Studio. Contact Lil
Rothstein at 702-649-8766 or Xiaoli Huang at 702750-2477.
Computer Club. Meets the 1st Thursday at
6:30 p.m. in the Vista Ballroom. Contact Wayne
Headrick at 702-823-2627 and
[email protected].
Contract (Rubber) Bridge. Meets the 2nd and
4th Thursdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Contact Nancy
Albers at 702-202-1265 and [email protected].
Eight Ballers. Meets Mondays, 10-11 a.m. &
Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon. Contact Hank Gulland at
702-642-1581.
Forget-Me-Knots. Needlework, knitting, crochet
and jewelry making. Meets Mondays from 1-4
p.m. Contact Collette Stickney at 702-399-2647 and
[email protected] or Madeline Shapiro at
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Glass Crafters. Meets every other Saturday at
noon – 4 p.m. Contact Robin Sharp at 303-6412107 and [email protected] or Jill Ramsey at
Hand and Foot. Meets Tuesdays from 1- 4 p.m.
This game is similar to Canasta. Contact Mary
Hartwell at 702-399-3334.
Hiking. Meets the third Tuesday of each month
at 8:30 a.m. Contact Maureen Grey at 702-6336719 and [email protected] or Sheri Knaub at
Kaluki. Meets Thursdays at 1 p.m. Cotact Dorothy
Martin at 702-399-2045.
Sun City Aliante Songsters. Meets Thursdays,
4-5:30 p.m. Contact Judy Shields at 702-476-0594
and [email protected] or Connie Bensler at
Sun City Aliante Steppers. Meets Tuesdays at 6
p.m. and Thursdays at 2 p.m. Contact Margo Young
at 702-649-1176 and [email protected]
Table Tennis. Meets every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday at 9 a.m. in the Social Hall. Open
play is on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at
9 a.m. Contact Mike Long at 702-656-9819 and
[email protected].
Tennis. Meets Tuesdays (open play), Thursdays
(open play) & Saturdays. Meets 8 a.m. October
and November; 9 a.m. in December through
February; 8 a.m. in March & April; 7 a.m. in May
through September. The weather may affect start
times. Contact Larry Rothstein at 702-649-8766
and [email protected]
Mahjong. Meets Mondays from 1-4 p.m.
Contact Grace Wong at 702-646-9664 and
[email protected]
Veterans of Sun City. Meets 3rd Tuesdays at
7 p.m. Contact Sy Nielson at 702-234-9183 and
[email protected]. The Veterans Auxiliary meets
the 3rd Tuesday at 9 a.m. Contact Helen Melnick at
702-538-8396 or Anne Zarate at 702-657-9807.
Mexican Train Dominoes. Meets the 2nd and
4th Friday at 1 p.m. Contact Norm and Linda Bach at
702-646-1016 and [email protected] or
Angie Bidell at 702-639-2365 and [email protected].
SPECIAL INTEREST
The following Special Interest Groups are
Board-recognized and may schedule meetings in
advance. Please check the calendar.
Pan. Meets every Monday at 6:30-9:30 p.m. and
Fridays from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Contact Lil at
Havarah. Meets monthly to share and celebrate
Shabbat, Simchas, Jewish holiday celebrations,
heritage, and culture. Contact Mady Shapiro at
Paper Crafting. Meets the 1st Monday of the
month from 6–9 p.m. All other Mondays at 1-4
p.m. Contact Lillian Williamson at 702-242-9298
and [email protected] or Lynn Kiedrowski at
702-463-9141 and [email protected] or Joyce
Hambacher at 702-649-2127 and nanaundpapa@
cox.net.
Pickleball. Meets Thursdays (open play),
Fridays, Saturdays (open play) & Sundays at 9
a.m. Tuesdays (open play) & Wednesdays (open
play) at 5:30 p.m. Visit usapa.com for details.
Contact Jeanne Locaynia at 702-468-0816 and
[email protected]
Pinochle. Meets Tuesdays from 6-8:30 p.m.
Contact Margie Laviletta at 702-755-0615 or Jim
Menagh at 702-449-8284.
Poker. Meets Wednesdays & Fridays at 5
p.m. Contact Gary Davis at 702-649-0996 and
[email protected] or Earl Miller at 702-6479081 and [email protected].
Silver Needles and Threads. Quilting. Meets
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. in Craft
Room #1. Contact Sandy Rust at 702-258-4167 and
[email protected] or Maureen Grey at 702-633-6719
and [email protected].
Softball. . Men & woman. Meets Fridays at 9:30
a.m. at Aviary Park. Contact Louis Gallucci at 260705-7155.
Solos. SSocial group for singles. Contact Club
President Brenda Bowman at 702-413-6406 and
[email protected] or Welcoming Committee
Chairman Kaye Burr at 702-487-6789 and
kaybur1935@gmail@com
Minnesota Nice Group. Folks from Minnesota
are meeting monthly for lunch and potluck
parties. If you would like to join in, please
call Obbie Harvieux at 702-399-4340 or Rory
Raymond at 702-489-2405 to get on the
mailing list.
Neighborhood Watch. Meets the third Thursday
in the Social Hall at at 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7
p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information contact
Coordinator, Jerry Overton at 702-639-2291 and
[email protected].
Seniors Assisting Seniors. Helps seniors with
limited home needs and medical equipment. Hot
line 702-981-3149.
Seniors With Warm Hearts. Helps disadvantaged
children. Contact Dolores Abbott at 702-406-2222
or Karen Nutto at 201-787-9391 or Carol Hoyt at
702-647-1289 or Julie Cizenski at [email protected].
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Bowling. Meets Wednesdays at noon at the
Santa Fe Station Bowling Center. Contact Ray
Wong at 702-646-9664 and wrongway9664@
embarqmail.com.
Horseshoes. Meets Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. in the
Summer and 9 a.m. in the fall/winter. Contact
George Larson at 702-541-6233 or Jack Witt at
702-642-6282.
Ladies’ Golf. Meets Thursday mornings at the
Aliante Golf Course. Contact Vicki Briggs at
303-884-1113.

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