Ahwatukee Recreation Center

ARC Life
SUMMER
(June, July & August)
2016
Above picture: Travel Club’s trip to Bryce Canyon in April.
This travel event consisted of visiting 3 of the US. National
Parks (Zion, Bryce Canyon and Lake Powell).
Ahwatukee
Recreation Center
Also in this Issue:
President and GM Message
Table Tennis and ARC Events
Entertainment and Crafting
Trips for Members
Women’s Club, STT, Gift Shoppe
Roots Genealogy, Bocce & Quilters
Club, Classes, Meetings & Events
ARC Club Articles
Events Calendar
Clubs, Classes & Activities Schedule
Health & Fitness Schedule
July 3rd event at the ARC
ARC Dance Lessons
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Bob Bartz, President of the Board of Directors
Summer is finally here! An ARC member of over 30 years related that this has been
the most unusual winter and spring weather since he has lived here.
Have you looked at the surface of the parking lot lately? It looks faded and there are
many cracks. The experts we have had look at it state that it is actually in pretty
good shape. It just needs resealing. We are planning to have this done mid to late
summer when the parking lot has its lowest daily use.
Enjoy all the summer activities posted in the lobby area and communicated via Email. “To make a friend, be a friend.”
Amy Nicholls, ARC General Manager
It’s summer and it’s starting to get hot. Did you notice that the ARC added two
additional water classes to our fitness schedule this summer to help you keep
cool? During the month of June, Caleb will be leading a water Zumba class every
Thursday night at 6 PM in the Outdoor Pool. Also, Ann will be instructing an evening
Aqua Fitness class every Tuesday night at 6 PM in the Outdoor Pool June and
July. These classes are in addition to the Aqua Fitness classes offered Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8 AM, and Wednesday at 9 AM. The ARC
will continue its Monday night Aqua Fitness class at 6 PM.
Whether you are attending an Aqua Fitness class or just venturing outside this
summer, don’t forget to take steps to protect yourself from the sun. Apply sunscreen
30 minutes before going out into the sun, wear protective clothing (i.e. a hat,
sunglasses, and a long sleeved shirt), and avoid sun exposure between the hours of
10 AM and 4 PM when the sun’s rays are the strongest. Lastly, drink lots of water to
prevent dehydration.
According to Judy Hedding, a noted Phoenix expert, “It’s so hot in Arizona that the
farmers are feeding their chickens crushed ice to keep them from laying hard boiled
eggs.” Don’t let the heat keep you at home. The summer is the perfect time to stop
by the Ahwatukee Recreation Center. I look forward to seeing you at the ARC.
Ahwatukee
Recreation Center
5001 E. Cheyenne Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Phone: 480-893-2549
Fax: 480-893-3683
www.ARCAZ.net
Recreation Center Hours
Monday thru Saturday
6:30 am to 9:00 pm
Sunday
9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
STARTING JULY 10:
ARC WILL CLOSE
Summer Outdoor Pool Hours for Children:
Daily: 11 AM to 1 PM and 4 PM to 6 PM Except Friday: 4 PM to 5 PM
Rules for Using the ARC Swimming Pools:
 Children must be supervised at all times
 No diving, No running
 The pool is the only ARC facility that children are allowed to use. Children are not allowed
in the indoor pool when the outdoor pool is open, Children must be accompanied and
signed in by a member. Children must be accompanied by an adult to use the
restrooms. Children are not allowed in the dressing area of the locker rooms. Children
must not enter the Jacuzzi area or use the Jacuzzi at any time
 Surfaces may be slippery when wet; proper footwear is recommended
 No glass containers on the pool deck
 There is no Life Guard on duty. Swim at your own risk. Never swim alone.
Looking to become more active in the ARC Community?
If so, consider running for the 2017 Board of Directors or serving on one of the three
standing committees (Activities, Finance and Properties) .
If you are interested in serving on the Board or any of the standing committees,
stop by the Front Desk and fill out a candidacy form.
The guidelines for Board of Director candidates are: You must be a 12 month resident. You must
be a homeowner in the ARC boundaries.
Guidelines for standing committee : You must be a 12 month resident. Two members of each of
the standing committees can be social members.
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ARC Life
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ARC Activities Director
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ARC Life is brought to
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Please submit articles for
the September 2016 issue
of ARC Life by August
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E-mail letters, comments,
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Table Tennis by Dave Trombley
Photo below; Ray Stern 2016 Spring
Singles Champ
Spring
tournament
results
The Table Tennis Club’s Spring tournaments were completed in April.
Ray Stern became the champion of
the “All-Club Singles Tournament”.
Bill Arnold won the “Over 70 Singles
Tournament”.
New members are welcome this
summer! Join us for free use of
equipment and lessons upon request.
We play on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays from 9 AM to 11 AM.
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Photo below; Bill Arnold
Over 70 Singles Crown Champ
Entertainers by Carolyn Brinkley
Hale Theater by Bob Padgett
Entertainers begin a Reading
Committee for plays
Specials for Year-Round
ARC Residents
Our meeting in April had high attendance. There were
dedication awards given for members that have participated 5,10,15, years with the Entertainers.
“West Side Story” at the Theatre-in-the-Round, in
Gilbert (the new "Scottsdale-of-the-East Valley) is
Saturday, July 30 at 3 PM.
This summer we have established a “Reading Committee” for plays. The committee will prepare the plays
that will be presented in the fall. Tryouts are this winter. We will let you know the details as it gets closer so
that you can be a star on the stage!! Everyone that
participates has a really fun time!
The ageless tale of Romeo & Juliet set against the
backdrop of NYC gang warfare of the 50's. While
rival gangs battle over their "turf", a boy and girl from
opposite gangs fall in love. Their love affair struggles
as gang warfare threatens to separate them. The
musical includes well loved songs such as "Tonight,"
"Somewhere" and "Maria."
On November 12, our entertainment will be William
Florian, lead singer of the Christy Minstrel Show. Craig
Davis, Entertainer and Magician, will be here in the
spring. This is a show you will not want to miss!
Also, "Letters From Home" with their dancing, singing
and patriotism will perform in the fall of 2017.
It's a must see! It will bring back memories of your
"First Love."
Check the Hale Theatre Notebook at the Front Desk
for details!
Home Arts by Ruth Philliben
Thank you for making last year a very successful year.
We know you will support us and the entertainment we
have scheduled. If you are leaving the valley for the
summer, enjoy and know that we will be ready with
great entertainment when you come back!
Home Arts Club is thriving, come join
ARC’s Home Arts Club is thriving! The main focus of
our club is to present an opportunity for members to
create “arts and crafts” items at home and place
them in the Gift Shoppe. However, the Club has
expanded to include a group gathering “Closed
Studio” every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month (from 14 PM) in the Craft Room of Building C. Members can
work on their own projects; share “how-to’s with other
members” and just enjoy the camaraderie.
Painters by Betty Rudh
Painters will meet during
the summer
In April, the Painters Studio group met to arrange our
artwork in the Lobby's Display Case. We want to thank
Mary Lou and Jay Stewart who moved the heavy glass
shelving to accommodate the paintings and helped set
it up.
We have 3 meetings a year (January, April and
September). During our recent meeting held on April
8, the members decided to have a “late” Holiday
Party at our January meeting. This will be a potluck,
so stay tuned for more information. Our next meeting
will be Friday September 9 at 1 PM in the Crafts
Room of Building C. We are looking forward to more
information & discussion about the Craft Fair Sale on
Sat. Nov 19. Put this on your calendar: Holiday Party
Potluck Friday, January 13 @ 1 PM in Building C. If
you are interested please join us.
We had 6 Watercolor, 4 Oil, 1 Mixed Media, 2 Ink and
Watercolor and 2 Colored Pencil pieces to show. A
total of 15 pieces were displayed.
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The Painters (Oil Painting/Watercolors) meet all year
round. So - if you are interested in joining, we are in
Bldg. C - Craft Room - Open Studio, Mondays and
Thursdays from 9 AM - Noon. Have a great summer!
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ARC Travel News by Barb LeChaix
now to be sure you get to go. We have a Fiesta dinner
planned, plus another dinner at one of the best restaurants in
Rocky Point with an outstanding view of the awesome sunset
Camp Free Spirit--Christopher Creek--August 1, 2, 3--$495
Travel to Christopher Creek for 3 days in the cool mountains;
canoeing, hiking, fishing, evenings around the camp fire, live
entertainment, social hours, dance lessons, photography classes, arts and crafts, and more. Cabins are rustic, and all have
their own bathrooms. A $100 per person refundable deposit is
due to hold your space with final payment due on June 4.
over the Sea of Cortez. You need to complete the reservation form and deposit $50 p.p. to hold your space.
Tulip Time / Windmill Cruise- April 5-14- Amsterdam is an
exciting city to begin this picturesque historical cruise. Our
tour begins with a full extra day in Amsterdam prior to joining
the cruise on April 7. Our beautiful modern hotel, The Movenpick is right on the IJ River, which is a 2 minute walk from the
tram stop, and easy convenience to the major sights. This
ideal cruise is to experience thousands of beautiful flowers.
Besides the beauty, the area abounds in historic sights and
experiences. We realize this trip is less than a year off; however, we encourage you to check the brochures and call for
information now. If you submit a deposit with insurance, you
are protected to cancel for any reason. The riverboat cruises
are a superb way to experience the sights of Europe. We
have had two presentations, 2 cabins already reserved, and
lots more interested. The earlier you deposit; the better
choice you have of cabins. Our next presentation will be September 25 at 6 PM.
San Diego –September 5-9--$999 per person (double occupancy), $1399 (single occupancy). There are several options
offered for those who have been to San Diego before. Added
to this trip, is a day on Catalina Island with a one night’s stay
on the historic RMS Queen Mary, now a floating hotel in Long
Beach. To hold your space, complete a reservation form
and deposit $200. Final Payment July 18.
Apache Gold Casino--Wednesday, June 22--$17 per person includes bus transportation and driver’s tip. The casino
includes $20 on your player’s club card ($30 if you are getting
a player’s card for the first time), ½ price buffet because it is
Senior Day (regular price is $14.99), a $5 food voucher for
any food location, and Bingo is also available on Wednesdays. Depart the ARC at 9 AM and depart the Casino at 3:30.
Payment due before June 12.
Canadian Rockies and the Chateau Isabella- June 27 July 5, 2017. We have done this trip 6 times in the past. Only
30 people can attend. The trip is planned by Marian and Harry Beazer, owners of the Chateau Isabella. Our trip begins by
flying to Calgary and from there going to Banff, Lake Louise,
the Columbia Icefields, Jasper, and then to the Chateau. The
Chateau is a lovely 16-bedroom home in southern Alberta
near Glacier and Waterton National Parks. We will experience
many other sights during the day. We will return for relaxing
evenings and overnights at the Chateau. Mark your calendars
for Sunday, January 22 when Harry and Marian will be at the
ARC to present the tour. Sign up will begin that night.
Cliff Castle Casino--Thursday, July 21--$17 per person
includes bus transportation and driver’s tip. The casino includes $25 casino play and a free buffet (if you earn 100 pts
on your player’s card which they say is very easy to earn).
There is no Bingo. However, there are options for machine
play and even a favorite bowling alley. The trip departs the
ARC at 8:30 and departs the Casino at 3. Sign up in the ARC
Travel Notebook for this trip and checks are due before July
10.
Rocky Point, (Puerto Peñasco) Mexico--October 24, 25, 26
-$225 per person, double occupancy-$310 single occupancy.
This trip has always been such a popular destination with fun
and fiesta. It appears that we are close to a full bus. We can
add another bus if enough want to go on this trip. Deposit
We are other trips including: Laughlin, Kartchner Caverns,
Seattle, and more. Watch for details.
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Questions-call Barb (480-893-2658) or Dee (480-496-0031).
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Support the Troops by Carolyn Brinkley
Women’s Club by Mary Lou Stewart
AWEE Clothing Drive update,
and upcoming day trips
The Women’s Club will break for the
summer. Mark your calendar for the
first fall General Meeting on Monday,
September 12 at 1:30 PM in the Main
Hall. The speaker will discuss Self
Defense for Seniors.
The Women’s Club Membership has
chosen YOPAS (to benefit seniors in
daily chores and assistance in daily
activities) and The Kyrene Resource
Center (to benefit children in the Kyrene School District who need food,
clothing and school supplies) to receive donation checks.
Presentation will be at one of the fall
General Meetings.
The Women’s Club wants to thank all
of the ARC members who contributed to the AWEE clothing drive.
It was a huge success. At least 110
people donated clothing. There were
15 stuffed car loads of clothing delivered to AWEE. Outstanding!
Tentative summer day trips:
Judy Garland: A Musical Legacy
(Lunch Time Theater)
Thursday July 14, 2016
Arrive 11:40 AM Showtime 12:10
PM
Legends of Song – (Lunch Time
Theater)
Thursday August 4, 2016
Arrive 11:40 AM Showtime 12:10 PM
For information and sign up; check
the Special Events Book/Women’s
Club at the Front Desk.
Successful Shred-a-thon raised money for
Troops and July 3rd Celebration at the ARC
The STT committee wishes to
thank all who participated in the
Shred-a-thon! Oh my, it was a
huge success!! We needed 2
trucks!! All of the proceeds went
to Support The Troops. Well
over 800 hundred dollars; what a
great donation! Thanks to that
donation and what you gave, we
were able to send 150 boxes
filled with all kinds of goodies and
much love to our service men
and women. Several ARC members volunteered to help fill the
boxes. Everyone enjoyed helping with this wonderful project. We also want to add a special thanks to Chick-fil-A for donating chicken sandwiches for
lunch.
This fall there will be a packing of
Christmas boxes. Everyone at
the ARC is invited to help make a
service man or woman have a
better Christmas than they might
have.
More information on this project
will be announced later in the fall.
July 3 will be another special way
to help the STT with a fund
raiser. There will be hot dogs,
chips, soda and water. BYOB.
We have a delightful group to
entertain you. The "Uptown
Angels" will be on stage at 7 PM.
Tickets are $10 each. Hot Dogs at
6 PM. Entertainment at 7 PM. As we
celebrate Independence Day, we
have troops in foreign countries
fighting for our freedom. The
proceeds from this party will go to
help send Christmas packages to
those troops. Our service men and
women appreciate these boxes and
have written us letters
expressing their appreciation and
thanks. One of the letters was
posted in last month’s ARC Life.
Join the STT group at the ARC for
fun, friends, to meet new people
and to support our troops.
Remember; food at 6 PM and
entertainment at 7 PM. All for only
10 dollars. Tickets on sale at the
ARC's Front Desk starting June 18.
ARC Gift Shoppe by Sylvia Holt
Gift Shoppe has unique items for
sale
Your ARC Gift Shoppe continues
to receive, for sale, many unique,
quality items created by your
friends and neighbors.
Stop in and see the maple bench
constructed by the Woodshop,
plus the contributions by members of the Painting Group…
crocheted baby sweaters… handsewn quilts and household items…
and one-of-a-kind cards.
The Shoppe is open in June and
July, Monday – Saturday from 9 AM
to Noon. In August the Shoppe will
be closed and reopen on September
12.
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Saguaro Strippers Quilting Club by Su-Sallee-Perkins
Quilter’s Ranch, QFO and UMOM
Our field trip in May to the Quilter’s
Ranch was fun and informative. We
spent time looking over the beautiful
fabrics, different notions and fabulous
quilts on display.
A shop instructor showed us how to
make a Flying Geese Border and a
Braided Border by using a Paperpiece Roll. She also showed us the
value in using ‘Terial Magic Stabilizing
Fabric Spray’ for easier embroidery
by machine.
Following the May 17th business
meeting, Bette Laatsch demonstrated the making of a ‘Fat Quarter Pop
-up’. A small cylinder shaped container for holding discarded threads
and small fabric scraps while sewing at the machine.
May 24th was QfO (Quilts for Others) work day. Our QfO Chair, Ruth
Philliben, has reported, “The quilters donated several quilts to
UMOM (family shelter)”
We will not hold any business meetAll were glad that Lila Snyder was
able to join us; thanks to her husband ings during June, July or August. However, we will be active.
Jim.
Roots Genealogy by Dave Trombley
Lacking family information join Roots Genealogy
One of our Roots’ members never
knew much about her father’s early
years because he seldom talked
about that time of his life. After
joining Roots and a couple of years
of research, she found that he was
raised (born in 1904) in poor
housing “behind” the stockyards in
Chicago. His brother died at age
three; at which time his mother was
institutionalized, which left just him
and his father. That situation was
short-lived, as the father did not
have the means (physiologically or
emotionally) to raise a boy of 12.
So, the young boy left home
believing that he would survive
better away from his father. Our
member’s research is sketchy
through the 1920 U.S. census as
he could not be found in any locale.
However, she believes that he
surfaced in rural Minnesota and
somehow was schooled through
high school and admitted to St.
Thomas College in St. Paul. In the
one story that survived, he told that
he started his junior year there but
was told that he could not become
an accountant because he was lefthanded. Apparently it was felt that
he would drag his left shirt sleeve
through the wet ink on spreadsheet
paper. He then was forced to return
to Chicago where he lived with his
sister and her husband. Also in the
household was his father (as per
the 1930 census). Our member’s
mother remembered that she first
met her husband in a Chicago
speakeasy. Since prohibition ended
in 1933, they apparently had many
years of courtship as they did not
marry until 1940 at which time they
lived (based on the 1940 census) in
the same household as the brides’
father. Thus, her research answered many family questions.
Are you also lacking family information? Join the Roots Genealogy
group on the third Thursday of each
month in the MPR for help on how
to start or continue your search.
This summer’s meeting dates are:
June16 (when we will continue our
DNA testing information presentations), July 21 and August 18.
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Our President, Mary O’Brien, wants
everyone interested in quilting to
know they are welcome . We meet
in Building C, 1-4 PM every Tuesday
as well as the first and third Friday of
each month. September 20th, the
third Tuesday, will be our next business meeting.
Bocce Ball by Barb Salvo
Thursday Indoor Bocce
begins at 9:30 AM
What an exciting year we have had!
Our 2 new outdoor courts and over
40+ members are making Bocce one
of the most popular games at the
ARC.
But, summer is right around the corner and our Bocce Club is moving to
a cooler clime for the 3rd consecutive year of inside play.
One of only a handful of indoor
courts in the Phoenix area, our
unique court was built like a puzzle
thanks to the ingenuity of Louie Cannata, Emil Jansky and the ARC
Woodshop. Thanks to them, the
court can be easily put up and taken
down before and after play.
After tons of research, we even
found special balls for Indoor Bocce
play -- solid wool made by the Sherpas in Tibet.
Outdoor Bocce continues on Tuesdays from 2-4 PM. Indoor Bocce will
begin in June on Thursdays in the
Extension from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM.
The greatest thing about Bocce is
that anyone can play! We have a
fun group of players of all ages who
enjoy their favorite game and camaraderie all summer and winter long.
New players are always welcome!
Dues are only $12 per person per
year. So, if you have never played
Bocce; just come to one of our
games and we'll show you how.
See you on the court!
Dance Club by David DePrator
Polish your dancing
skills on Tuesday
evenings
Thanks to everyone who attended
dances throughout the season. We love
looking out on the dance floor to see
you enjoying the music. We’ve been
particularly pleased with the large
number who attended the March and
April dances.
It is just great to see the Main Hall full of
people enjoying the evening whether
you are dancing or not.
More people attending allows us to
afford the bands you like and to bring
them to you more often.
Remember we are offering dance
lessons on Tuesdays at 7 PM.
If you can dance, this is another
opportunity to polish your skills or just
come to enjoy another evening of dancing. Carl & Val teach the AZ 2 step on
June 7 &14,the East Coast Swing on
June 21 & 28, & the Cha Cha on July
12 & 19.
Come by yourself or bring a friend.
Check the ARC video board for the rest
of the summer schedule.
For those of you looking ahead, our
present dance schedule looks like this.
2016/2017 Schedule:
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Oct. 15- Guilty Pleasures
Oct. 29- Boogie Bash - DJ Rick Bailey
Nov. 19 - Harry Mathews
Feb. 4 - Harry Mathews
March 18 - The Needham Twins
Stay in touch as we add to our dance
bookings throughout the summer and
the rest of the year.
Wishing you all a great summer and we
“hope to see you on the dance floor”.
Clay Club by Sue Altman
Clay Club president
receives award
We would like to welcome a new
member to our club since last month.
MaryAnn Dellea is a new retiree, and
is looking forward to exploring clay
with us. Welcome, MaryAnn!
The ARC Clay Club will continue with
monthly meetings in the ARC Main
Building Multipurpose Room
throughout the summer. These
meetings/demonstrations will be of
short duration so that club members
will have time to participate in our
Tuesday open studio. Visitors are
welcome.
June 28, 1PM – General meeting
followed by a demonstration by Mary
Lou Hymen: Repairing cracks with
paper clay.
July 19, 1PM – General meeting
followed by a demonstration by
Sandra Masters: Technique for
sculpting an animal in clay.
August 23, 1PM– General meeting
followed by a demonstration by
Dorothy Stewart: Decorating a damp
clay surface with colored slips.
Member Award:
ARC Clay Member Dorothy Stewart’s
teapot was selected to be included in
the Arizona Clay Association's Annual
Juried Exhibit. The Exhibit will be on
view May 5 – June 16 at the Shemer
Art Center & Museum, 5005 East
Camelback Road, Phoenix, Arizona
85018.
A photograph of Dorothy with her
prize-winning teapot is featured in the
ARC Life online supplement .
Readers Roundtable by Lorraine Rice
Reading is life’s pleasure
We can all agree that reading is one of
life's pleasures. Having a group of
people to share and talk about what
we've read is more of a joy! That is
what happens at the Readers
Roundtable. As a group we try to choose
a variety of readings. The subject matter,
time periods, authors and type of
book is considered so that all tastes are
satisfied. For example in May, our
book was "A Lesson Before Dying" by E.
Gaines. A very different type of book
will be read in June called “800 Grapes”
by Laura Dave. Kay Daller-Spear will help
us with more insight about the author.
We will meet in the summer, so the July
book is "The Summer Before War" by
Helen Simonson. Karren Wood is our
book guide that afternoon. August 15
varies with the book "Vanished Arizona"
by D. Summerhayes. Maryanne
Hutchinson is guiding us with evaluations and discussions. If you have questions, call Judy Lovins at 480-598-5621.
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Stained Glass by Ruth Steinbrunner
Call the studio monitor
first
As we begin to hunker down for the summer heat, the ARC will cool the Craft
Building all day this summer. Monitors
will be in the studio Monday thru Friday
from 9 until Noon so members can work
on projects.
On Wednesday afternoons, Penny
Molzan is willing to monitor, so give her a
call if you want to come in. Calling the
studio or the monitor is always a good
idea as people’s plans change.
Also, a beginner’s class with Ruth
Steinbrunner is currently being held. If 3
or more persons sign up in the Club Activity book at the Front Desk, another
class may be added. Class cost is $10
plus club membership fee of $10.
One of our newer members is from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She will be celebrating her 50th wedding anniversary this
June. Michalene Eves, a retired accountant, has been a member of the ARC for
almost 2 years and joined the club last
fall. With no experience with stained
glass, Michalene was drawn to the beauty of the many possibilities of things to
make. Michalene also would like all to
know that the projects are fun and work
in the studio is time well spent with great
people who are willing and ready to help.
See a picture of Michalene and her artwork on the ARC Life Supplement by
visiting ARCaz.net.
Activities Committee Presents
Free summer
seminars the
2nd Wednesday
of the month
All ARC members are welcome to attend!
The Activities Committee has lined-up free
guest speakers to present for you this summer!
Presentations will be held in the ARC Main
Hall the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1
PM. Please join us on June 8, July 13 &
August 10. More details regarding the
speaker line-up to follow.
Pickleball Club by Sue Elwood
Last Tournament of the Summer
We bid a fond farewell to our “snow
birds” with a “Fun and Games Tournament” on the morning of April 30,
followed by a dance for club members and their guests that evening,
with our own Deejay, Rick Bailey.
If you are planning to travel this
summer, you might check out the
USAPA.org website for a listing of
the places to play throughout the
United States. Also, pickleballtournaments.com will give you a comThe hot summer temperatures mean plete listing of all sanctioned tournalimited play on our outdoor courts. ments nationwide.
You can still play in the early morn- Do you want to watch a little pickleings or in the evenings, once the sun ball on-line during those hot summer
has gone down.
days?
Writers Group by Sandy Smith
Simply google pickleball videos for a
wealth of websites where you can
watch videos and pick up pickleball
tips and information.
No matter what your summer plans
are, enjoy each day and stay safe
and active!
Picture below: Winners from the April
30th Pickleball “Fun and Games
Tournament”
Jewelry Crafter Club by Mary Menard
Turning Life into Fiction
Summer Hours and Fall Classes in the Lapidary
"In writing fiction, a dialog is always
going on between one's personal
experience and one's imagination.
The fact that something really
happened does not make it good
fiction" (Robin Hemley in Turning
Life Into Fiction). The Writers Group
meets all summer, Mondays from
10 to Noon in the Meeting Room.
The summer hours for the lapidary begin on June 1. The lapidary will be
open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM – Noon with monitors present each day.
Mac Users by Andy Wangstad
Mac User meet all summer
The Mac Users will continue to
meet at their normal day and
time over the summer. We meet
Tuesday at 9:30 AM in the MPR.
We now have the dates for our fall classes scheduled as follows:
Lost Wax Casting: Mid-September (days and times will be available in
June; see the Classes Notebook at the Front Desk to sign-up).
Silversmithing: 1-4 PM on October 12, 19, 26; November 2 and 9. A list of
materials will be provided. Instructor: Dana Prestly Fee: TBD.
Rock Cutting and Polishing: October 24, October 25 & October 27. Instructors: Bob Bartz & Jim Snyder. Three evening courses 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
(maximum of four people) all materials will be provided; Fee: $10.
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YE OLD TUKEE TAVERN
Come, BYOB and join us at the ARC “Tukee Tavern for a fun evening of singing
and socializing....English Pub Style. Relive the “good old days” with songs that were
popular as far back as the early 1900’s. All lyrics will be provided. The “sing-a-long” for the first
three months will meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month (June 9, July 14, August 11)
in the Social Area at 6 PM.
See you there, Dennis, Marlene and Ed.
Look for the sign!
Clubs, Classes and Activities Schedule
ARC Singers–Main Hall–Saturday 11
am
Billiards–Billiards Rm–Daily noon-3
pm
Bridge–Extension–Thurs.1–4 pm
Bunco–Main Hall–Friday 1–4 pm
Canasta–Meeting Room–Thursday
1 pm
Ceramics–Bldg.
C,
Ceramics/
Pottery/Crafts Room–Tuesday 9 am
–noon
Charity Sewers–Building C, Craft
Room–Monday 1–3 pm
Coffee Time–Main Hall–Mon. thru
Saturday 7:30–9:30 am. MPR 1st
Monday of the month between OctApril
Computer Club–Main Hall–First
Wednesday 1 pm
Dance Club–Extension–First Tuesday 9 am
Desert Pointe Garden Club-Main
Hall- 1st Monday at 9 AM (Oct. thru
May)
Mah Jongg–Meeting Rm.–Wed.1–
4 pm
Oil Painting/Watercolors–Building
C, Craft Room–Open Studio Mondays and Thursdays from 9 am–
noon
Mac Users Group–Multipurpose
Room–First Tuesday 9:30 am.
Mac Users share information on
how to fully utilize and solve problems on Macintosh computers and
iPads.
Pinochle–Meeting Rm.–Tuesday 1
–4 pm; Sundays 1:30–4:30 pm
Pottery/Clay–Building C, Ceramic/
Pottery Room–Tuesday 1–4 pm
Puzzle Corner Extension-Daily
Quilters–Building C, Craft Room–
Tuesday 1–4 pm
Readers Round Table–Meeting
Room–Third Monday 2 pm
Roots Genealogy Group–Multipurpose Room–Third Thursday 1
pm
Singles Club–Watch for special
events
Stained Glass–Building C, Stained
Glass Rm–Monday thru Friday 9 AM
-Noon, except Wednesdays 1-4 PM
*Call Penny for Wednesdays 480-3459936
Technology for You–Main Hall–
Last Wednesday 1–3 pm
‘Tukee Tavern Sing Along- Social
Area -2nd Thursday of the month6 PM. English-pub-style sing-along
with songs popular in the 1900’s.
Song sheet and music accompaniment provided.
Veterans Club/American Legion–
Main Hall–Third Wednesday 3 pm
(No meetings in July or August)
Women’s Club–Main Hall–2nd
Monday 1:30 pm. Board Meeting–
Mtg Room–First Monday 9:30 am
(No meetings in July or August)
Woodshop–Building C, Woodshop
Winter schedule:
Mon-Thurs. 9 AM -Noon & 1 -4 PM.
Fri and Sat. 9 AM-noon
Summer schedule: May 1 to Oct 1
Mon-Sat 9 AM-Noon
Writers Group–Meeting
Mondays 10 am
Room–
See Health and Fitness Schedule for
Bocce Ball, Lawn Bowling & Table Tennis.
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Dominos- Social Area- 2nd Fri. of
Month 11 AM
Entertainers–Watch for special events
Happy Hour–Main Hall- Friday 5
pm. Bring a dish to share & your
own drinks.
Home Arts Club–Building C, Craft
Rm.–2nd & 4th Friday 1PM
Jewelry Crafters–Building C, Lapidary Room
Summer hours; (beginning on May 1)
Tues, Wed & Thursday,
9 am–noon
Winter hours; Mon-Friday 9 AM-Noon
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JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
Evening Aqua Aerobics---6 PM
SEPTEMBER
Aqua Zumba--6 PM Pilates--7 AM
Monday and Tuesday (Tuesdays only in June and July)
Thursdays (June only)
Morning Aqua Aerobics--8 AM
Tuesday and Thursday
Arthritis Aqua--9 AM
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (Wednesday remains at 9 AM)
Tuesday and Thursday
Health and Fitness Schedule —In Building B & Outdoors unless otherwise noted
Aqua Aerobics–Pool–Monday thru
Saturdays 8am except Wednesday
remains at 9 AM, Monday and Thursday 6 pm
Aquatic Arthritis ($6)–Pool–Tuesday
& Thursday 10 am with Donna A.
Blood Pressure Checks-Meeting
Rm. 4th Friday. 10 AM-11 AM
Bocce Ball
Outdoor:
Tuesday 2–4 pm @ Bocce Court
Indoor: (begins 1st Thurs. in June)
Thursday 9:30-11:30 AM @ Extension
Horseshoes–Horseshoe Courts–
Wednesday 1 pm
Lawn Bowling–Lawn Bowling Green–
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 am
Line Dancing ($3) Aerobics Studio,
Thursday 7–8 pm with Donna C.
Massage ($)–Sauna Rm.–by appointment, Wednesday 10 am–3:30 pm;
Thursday 12–3pm Call Resa(480)
577-2551
Personal Training ($)–Weight Room
–by appointment with Donna Adler
(602) 320-0927, Shel Goldenberg
(480) 720-4602 and Tammy Rowles
(480) 390-6250
Pickleball–Pickleball Court–Open
play daily 6:30 am–dusk, but closed
Sunday 6:30–9 am, and when tournaments scheduled. You may reserve
courts at www.arcaz.net [go to
Clubs, Pickelball] or at courts.
Beginner Lessons–Tuesday 2-4 pm.
Requires membership in PB Club.
Pilates–Aerobics Studio–Tuesday &
Thursday 8 am with Donna A.
Safe and Strong–Aerobics Studio–
2 pm, Tuesday with Deborah R., Thurs-
day with Donna A.
Stretch Fusion–Aerobics Studio–
Thursday & Tuesday at 3 PM with Donna
A.
Table Tennis–Bldg. A, Extension.–
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 am
Tai Chi–Aerobics Studio–with Lynette
M.–Beginner, Monday 11 am; Intermediate–Wednesday 11 am
Total Body Conditioning–Aerobics
Studio–10 am Monday and Wednesday with PK C., Friday with Shel G.
TOPSTM Take Off Pounds Sensibly ($)–
Bldg. A, MPR–Wednesday 6 pm
Water Volleyball–Indoor Pool–Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, &
3rd Saturday 2–4 pm
Yoga–Aerobics Studio–with Donna H
Chair Yoga–Mon.1 pm
Intermediate Yoga–Mon. 2 pm, Sat 9 am
Stretch Yoga- Tue. 9 am, Thurs.11 AM
Healthy Back Yoga–Saturday 10 am
ZumbaTM–Aerobics Studio
Tuesday, 9:50 am with Coco
Tuesday, 6 pm Zumba Gold with Caleb
Thursday, 9:50 am with Coco
Saturday, 8 am with Naomi M.
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Boot
Camp–Aerobics
Studio–
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8 am
with Tammy R.
Cardio Stretch–Aerobics Studio–
Monday 6 pm with Ann B. or Deborah R.
Cycling–April-November. Bike rack
in front of ARC–Wednesday 8:30 am
with Bob Thomas
Energy
Mix–Aerobics
Studio–
Wednesday 6 pm with Tammy R.
Hearing Checks–Bldg. A Meeting
Rm.–3rd Friday, sign up at Ft. Desk
Hiking– March 31 to October
Resumes in November
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Table Tennis ….
Continued by Dave Trombley
Ichiro Ogimura (known as “Ogi”) faced many hardships
before, during and after WWII in his native Japan but
conquered them with an obsession toward fitness. He
was born spindly and had a bout of pneumonia as a
child, however, by the early 1950s he had built himself
up by running an hour each morning carrying a stone
in his right hand (which was the same weight as a table tennis paddle). Also he jumped from a squatting
position for a kilometer (.62 miles), hit a ball against a
wall from five feet, skipped rope, lifted dumbbells and
watched billiard players to learn the art of spin. Even
though he was so poor that he traveled with a book of
rice ration coupons in his equipment bag, he was
ready by 1952 to face the country’s best players. His
dedication prevailed as he won the All-Japan Championship by defeating members of the world’s best team.
The next year, Ogi wanted to compete at the World
Championships so he ramped up his training by doing
frog jumps for four kilometers while carrying a fortykilogram (88 pounds) dumbbell on his shoulders. He
also learned to twist his torso so far backward that
when he unleashed the paddle, it carried all the momentum possible. However, the problem getting to the
tournament was more financial then physical. The average annual salary in Japan in 1953 was equivalent to
about $280 and it cost $2,200 to get to the tournament
site - London. After three months of he and his friends
literally begging in the streets and playing matches for
donations, he had the amount required. How did he
do? His story continues in the September ARC Life.
Woodshop
The Woodshop is now on summer hours.
9 AM- Noon
Monday - Saturday
Through August 31st
Starting September 1st the shop will be
open as listed below
9 AM- Noon
1 PM - 4 PM
Monday through Friday
Saturday mornings
9 AM - Noon
Lapidary
The Lapidary is now on summer hours.
Monday- Friday 9 AM -Noon
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Pottery and Art Club
Sandra
Masters with
her Indian girl
sculpture
Above; Mary Menard
preparing to mix glazes
Right;
Josette
On the left; Dorothy
Stewart, posing with
her prize-winning teapot
Thompson
with her sculptural bisque
fired creations
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Above; Michalene displaying her farm girl and farm boy sun-catchers.
Michalene is also working on a 3-dimensional star. Although “getting the foil on just right” is one of her
greatest challenges, she comments that you won’t get “cut to shreds and the glass is so beautiful.”
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Travel Club’s trip to Lake Powell Canyon
Below; ARC members Steve and Nancy Lung
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HAPPY HOUR
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‘’Tukee Tavern
Sing Along -Sing Song
Dennis Swain and Marlene Saens lead the first ‘Tukee Tavern
Sing Song group on April 29th. It was a wonderful success! Everyone had a splendid time singing classic English pub songs.
If you would like to join the ‘Tukee Tavern Sing Song group; they
meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6 PM in the
ARC’s Social Area.
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HOME ARTS
Below:
Mary Weekley from the
Home Arts Club works on her
Kumihimo beading craft.
Above:
Vicki Tallon working on her
“‘hairpin lace” crochet artwork.
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HOME ARTS
Below:
Frances Fielder knits tubes that
are then folded to make woven
spheres.
Above:
Sharon Hauser teaches
her scrapbooking techniques by
using a rolling press to cut out
designs for borders.
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Activities Committee Presents;
“Summer Speaker Series”
The Summer Speaker Series will continue in June, July and August on
the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1 PM in the ARC Main Hall.
Above: Picture of Activities Committee members; Rose Cancellieri and
Joan Gillespie posing for a picture with the Chandler Law Enforcement
Officers.
The Chandler Police Officers presented a free seminar with a PowerPoint slideshow at the ARC on May 11 at 1 PM on “Elder Abuse prevention and awareness”.
Look for more information to follow regarding the summer line-up for
upcoming speakers.
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