This issue: - Sun City Aliante
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This issue: - Sun City Aliante
October 2013 Edition 123 The BREEZE A Monthly Publication of Sun City Aliante Community Association, Inc. This issue: • • • • “Mad High Tea” Party Monster Mash Halloween Ball Grape Expectations School of Wine Making SCA New Resident Mixer & Club Open House 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 Community Association Manager Arnie Snow - 702-638-5007 [email protected] Activities & Fitness Director Assistant Activities & Fitness Director Trish Williamson - 702-638-5035 [email protected] Activities & Fitness Department Office Manager Lori Daniels - 702-638-5065 [email protected] Activities & Fitness Department Administrative Assistant Cathie Snow - 702-638-5023 [email protected] Director of Standards and Compliance Virginia Marquart 702-638-5006 [email protected] Board of Directors Don Schaefer, President Owen Egge, Vice President Mark Smith, Secretary Betty Kramer, Treasurer Warren Geller, Director Judith Hanson, Director Wayne Headrick, Director Aliante Master Association Info 702-638-7770 As a greater number of people purchased newer homes, the more they found themselves living in CICs. There were advantages; but like anything else, the more people with diverse back grounds were bound to follow CC&Rs, which were put in place by a developer; issues arose when they seemed too restrictive. While it can be argued that living in a CIC keeps home values higher, because owners are required to keep their property at a certain standard or face possible fines and or liens for not doing so, it also results in some people rebelling for being “forced” to comply. A CIC is not for everyone. Over the last seven years that I have served on the Board, the biggest issue has been the collection of assessments to maintain the common elements of the community, while addressing the ever-increasing cost of public utilities for essential services. Another factor has been, in my opinion, the over-regulation The President’s Message continues on page 14 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 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. October 2013 - 3 B R E E Z E Membership Coordinator Cities pushed developers to create CICs with the intention of reducing the burden of the city to maintain certain elements in the community, such as code compliance; flood zone maintenance; streets; street lights and sidewalk maintenance (in gated communities); infrastructure; perimeter walls; perimeter landscaping; backflow maintenance; and parks and recreational areas. T H E Facilities Manager Juan Macias - 702-638-5009 [email protected] In Nevada alone, there were approximately 828,712 homes, as of January 2013, and 484,585 of these homes were in a CIC, roughly 57% of all homes in the state. There are close to 3,000 CICs, and these numbers continue to increase. Homeowners associations first emerged in the United States in the mid-19th century. Their growth was limited, however, until the 1960s, when several factors led to a period of rapid national growth, including, a push towards large scale residential development by the Federal Housing Authority and the Urban Land Institute; an increasing cultural preference for architectural uniformity; a decline of readily available land; rising construction costs; and a modification of federal mortgage insurance rules to include cooperatives and condominiums. - Dawn Mackey - 702-638-5017 [email protected] Did you know we are not alone when it comes to living in a Home Owners Association (HOA), also known as a Common Interest Community (CIC)? Like mini-governments, homeowners associations have spread about the country with the aim of helping homeowners maintain their property values by instituting rules and regulations about who can do what in the neighborhood. They also provide important services such as, landscaping and upkeep of community areas, pool houses and playgrounds. They are also somewhat controversial. In many communities, buying a home means you’re tethered to the homeowners association, and if you don’t pay your assessments, the association can lien to collect monies owed and may even foreclose on your house. From 1970 to 2010, the number of associations leaped almost 3,000 percent, and in that time, they’ve dramatically changed home ownership. W W W . S c a l n l v . C O M Lynn Garlock-Wright - 702-638-5061 [email protected] Don Schaefer, President, SCAL HOA Board of Directors association news Dear Residents: year to provide if October 31 fell on a Sunday, the Nevada Day state holiday would be held the following Monday. In 1971, the law governing holidays was amended again to designate Friday as the state holiday when October 31 falls on a Saturday. Happy Birthday Nevada! Nevada Day is a state holiday in Nevada; and like other legal holidays we observe, state, county and city offices, courts, public schools and the Nevada System of Higher Education are closed. Here at Sun City Aliante, the Administrative Offices will be closed. On November 3, 1998, Nevada voters advised the 1999 legislature that they wanted to celebrate Nevada Day on the last Friday of October beginning in 2000. The legislature eventually complied. Since then, Nevada Day has been celebrated on the last Friday of October. Nevada Day is October 31 but is to be observed on the last Friday in October. Symbols Nevada’s symbols include: the Desert Bighorn Sheep (state animal); the Mountain Blue Bird (state bird); the Lahontan Cutthroat Trout (state fish); the sagebrush (state flower); the Ichthyosaur (state fossil); the black fire opal (state precious gem); and the desert tortoise (state reptile). Nevada’s state song is “Home Means Nevada,” the state slogan is “Battle Born,” and the state colors are silver and blue. W W W . S c a l n L V . C O M - T H E B R E E Z E Nevada Day is celebrated on the last Friday of October each year. It commemorates Nevada’s frontier legacy and its entry into the Union as the 36th state on October 31, 1864. What do people do? Nevada Day is a legal holiday throughout the state, but some of the most festive celebrations are in Carson City where a large parade has been held since 1938. Other events held to celebrate Nevada Day in Carson City include, a rock drilling contest, a battle of the bands, a beard contest and various sporting events. Some people tour the governor’s mansion, while others take part in a Nevada Day PowWow. There are also evening events such as concerts or balls. Public life Nevada Day is state holiday in Nevada, so county offices (except emergency services), educational institutions, some banks, and many businesses are closed. The Nevada State Bank is open, although some branches may close early. People are advised to check public transit schedules first before they decide to travel via public transportation during a public holiday. Background In 1859, Nevada was not well known among settlers. Following Henry Comstock’s discovery of gold in 1859, with the Comstock Lode producing over a billion dollars from silver and gold mining, settlers flocked to Nevada. Within two years, it became a territory. Nevada then became a state on October 31, 1864. The first mention of a grand celebration of Nevada’s admission was in a journalist’s diary in 1873. After that, the Pioneer Society held a banquet on October 31, 1889. The state of Nevada officially recognized its birthday when Governor Roswell Colcord signed a bill in 1891 making October 31 a judicial holiday, and no court business could be transacted on that day. In 1933, the state legislature passed a bill to designate October 31 as Nevada Day, a discretionary state holiday. In 1948, October 31 fell on a Sunday for the first time since the Nevada Day Parade was held (in 1938); so the celebration was held on the following Monday. The law was amended in the following 4 - October 2013 The state seal is the first symbol Nevada adopted (February 24, 1886). It is a gold seal embossed with the words “The Great Seal of the State of Nevada” around the outer edge. Within this is a composite picture showing the mining, agriculture, industry and scenery of Nevada and a scroll underneath with the state motto, “All for Our Country.” Source: www.timeanddate.com Enjoy our fine October days here in Nevada, Lynn Garlock-Wright Activities & Fitness Director 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. 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 638-5000. BOARD MEETINGS Board Meeting Notice ARC APPROVAL Please remember you are required to obtain ARC approval for any exterior change you make. Just because you see changes at another resident’s home, it does not necessarily mean they are permitted. Remember each resident has to seek ARC approval before making an exterior change to their property. COMPLAINTS If you believe another resident is not in compliance, please come by the Community Standards office and fill out a complaint form. My department will investigate the non-compliance issue. Often residents don’t want to get involved or take the time to fill out the form. Some people prefer to send anonymous concerns. This method will not help to rectify the situation, because we will not be able to easily follow up. The form provides necessary information, such as your name and phone number; and after 30 days, I am able to follow up with you to see if the issue has been resolved. It also provides the correct address of the property in non-compliance. BIRD FEEDERS – Bird feeders and feeding any birds is prohibited. Please contact me at 638-5017 if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great October. Sincerely, Dawn Mackey, Director of Standards and Compliance October 2013 - 5 B R E E Z E TRASH & BULK PICK-UP Remember Republic Services picks up trash every Tuesday. You are permitted to place your trash receptacles at the curb for pick up at 7 p.m. Monday night. You must remove them from the curb and store them out of view no later than 7 p.m. Tuesday night. Bulk pick up is appropriate for tied, bundled or packaged limbs, additional trash bags, appliances, cardboard, etc. Those items are picked up every other Tuesday. The bulk pick up days in October are the Oct.1, Oct. 15 and Oct. 29. T H E BOD EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 8 p.m. Please check your landscaping for overgrowth. Driving through the community, I found many properties which had overgrown bushes and trees. Sometimes, you can’t even see the homes because the bushes are so thick. Please check your landscaping and avoid a notice from the Compliance Office. - Board Meeting Notice Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 7 p.m. “IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE” W W W . S calnlv c a l n l v . C O M 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. COMMUNITY STANDARDS ASSOCIATION NEWS Second Annual Fall Harvest Festival Saturday, October 19, 4 p.m. Join the Sun City Aliante Master Association for the Second Annual Fall Harvest Festival at Deer Springs Park on October 19. Come enjoy autumn fun and help to celebrate Aliante’s 10th birthday. Activities are scheduled from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be free food, including popcorn, caramel apples, funnel cakes, cotton candy and bottled water. There will also be food for sale, including hamburgers, cheeseburgers, beef hot dogs, corn dogs, nachos and cheese, French fries, apple cider and assorted sodas. W W W . S c a l n L V . C O M - T H E B R E E Z E At the festival, the Association will collect books for “Spread the Word Nevada,“ a literacy program that provides at-risk students with books to call their own (ages pre-kindergarten to eighth grade). Activities include carnival game booths with prizes, hay rides, free pumpkins for the kids to decorate, a giant slide, obstacle courses and a live DJ with games. The evening will conclude with a fireworks display. Aliante Garage Sale October 12 & 13 The next Garage Sale, sponsored by the Aliante Master Community, will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 12 and October 13. For more information, please contact Janelle Fuhrmann at the Aliante Master Community at 399-4273. COMMITTEE NEWS COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE The next New Resident Mixer is scheduled for October 26 at 10 a.m. in the Social Hall. This bi-annual event is sponsored by the Communications Committee. It provides a forum to introduce the staff, the community and the SCAL Association to new residents. The mixer will be followed by a Club Open House, where residents will have the opportunity to meet with representatives of the various Chartered Clubs and Special Interest groups in our community. All Sun City Aliante residents are welcome. We will invite new residents who have moved here since our last orientation in April. If you moved here earlier and would like to attend the New Resident Mixer, please register at the monitor’s desk or submit an SCAL Events Reservation Form from the community website (www.scalnlv.com). For those residents (new or old) who would like to have their photo displayed in the online community address book, Wayne Headrick will be available to take photos in the Social Hall at the community center just before the New Resident Mixer. The Communications Committee will upload your picture to the web site; all you have to do is show up between 9:30 – 10 a.m. -- and smile. Vaughn Reuther Communications Chairman FOR YOUR SAFETY A Guide to Calling the Police When to Call 911 • • • • • When there is a police, fire or medical emergency When there is a current threat to a person or property When someone is injured from an accident or is the victim of a crime When there is serious illness When you see smoke or fire. When to Call 311 • Disturbances involving loud parties • Disturbances involving loud music • A break-in or vandalism incident that has already occurred and the suspects have left the scene • Any type of crime that involves no immediate threat to life or property. 6 - October 2013 COMMITTEE NEWS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Let’s Talk Trash Did you know that your trash is public property, once it’s placed on the curb for pickup? You never know when someone might go through your trash or just steal it altogether. They can be looking for aluminum cans, plastic or scarier yet, your identity. Identity theft is one of the fastest rising types of crime today. For instance, according to the Las Vegas Metro Police Department Fraud Division, if your social security number or those 20-year-old bank records that you finally got around to tossing out were to fall into the hands of the wrong person, they can refinance your home or they can reactivate a closed credit card account without your knowledge within a matter of hours. Frightening isn’t it! For more information regarding the Sun City Aliante Neighborhood Watch program, contact our Coordinator Jerry Overton at joverton@ elsmktg.com or 639-2291. Be safe, Your Neighborhood Watch Block Captains COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Meets third Fridays, 10 a.m. Vaugn Reuther at 610-2513 or [email protected]. COVENANTS COMMITTEE Meets third Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. Don Schaefer FINANCE COMMITTEE Meets last Wednesdays, 4 p.m. Don Stewart at 569-1776. LIFESTYLE COMMITTEE Meets last Thursdays, 10 a.m. Terri Petrie at 405-7382 or [email protected]. PROPERTY AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE Meets third Thursdays, 1 p.m. Harry Reinhart at 202-0274 or [email protected]. AD HOC COMMITTEES ELECTION COMMITTEE Sandy Valley at 399-2689. W W W . S calnlv . C O M You can reduce the risk of identity theft by simply shredding your files with a cross-cut shredder before throwing them away. The Police Department tells us that the old straight cut shredders aren’t good enough any more. So, don’t put anything in your trash that you don’t want someone else to see. Remember to shred, shred and cross-cut shred. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Meets every other Friday, 9 a.m. T H E B R E E Z E October 2013 - 7 HEALTH AND FITNESS Tee It Up With A Pro By Paul Cox, PGA The Comeback W W W . S caln L V . C O M - T H E B R E E Z E Welcome back to a brand new season at Aliante Golf Club! The Rye grass is growing strong, and I can’t wait to get back in the “swing” of things. Speaking of the swing, I hope all of you had a chance to keep in golf shape, while we were closed. I hope the stretches I gave you in the last article were easy to follow. Now, we’ll talk about easing back into the game when you’ve taken some time off. We all know how difficult it can be to return to the game of golf, even after a short break; the short game, the long game, even just feeling comfortable standing over the ball can be maddening upon your return. The first thing to do is to go out and putt. Get the club in your hands, feel your stance and watch the putter make a smooth connection with the golf ball. Find your pace. Memorize the feel of hitting a five-foot putt; you should be able to mimic the motion of a five-foot putt with your eyes closed. It’s all about feel! Once you get back into the groove on the putting green, you can make your way to the short game. Repeat the same process with your chip shot. Memorize the feeling of your 15-foot chip shot. Onto the pitch shot, memorize your 20-yard pitch. Are we getting the idea? We are getting our feel back!! It does not take long, but you have to be committed to the process. Once you feel that you are making solid contact with your 20-yard pitch, it’s time to move on to the irons. Now, do not take your full swing right away. Take a smooth half swing and concentrate on making solid contact. The best way to achieve this is to utilize your short irons. Half and three quarter swings are just that. It’s not time for the full swing yet! If your half swing is consistent through impact, move to the three quarter swing; and once that three quarter is solid, then you may move on to the full swing. 8 - October 2013 If you follow this regiment, your swing will find you; and you won’t have to go searching for your swing. Your game will come back to you much quicker than you think. You just have to commit to the process. I am here to facilitate the ability for all of you who wish to make a quick transition back into golf shape! Welcome back golfers to a great new season at Aliante Golf Club! I look forward to seeing you on the practice tee here at Aliante Golf Club, 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, PGA and Head Golf Professional of Aliante Golf Club. At The Club: We’re having a blast at the golf clinic (open to all abilities), Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. ($20 per golfer) for 45 minutes of group instruction; the limit is eight students per session. Email me at [email protected] to make your reservation for the Tuesday group clinic or call 702-399-4888; see you there! Check out our $4.99 breakfast menu for our Sun City Residents, and come and enjoy a great early happy hour at the Aliante Golf Club’s Mondell Pine Grill. Golf Quote: “Golf is a game where you yell ‘fore,’ shoot six and write down five.” -Paul Harvey HEALTH AND FITNESS Jasmine Gates New to the Aliante Fitness Instructor team, Jasmine Gates incorporates exciting influences in her Zumba classes. She loves blending cardio, dance and Latin-inspired moves. Jasmine has over 20 years of dance experience, and she has worked as a professional trainer for nearly two years. Whether you’re just beginning or you’re an advanced pro, you’re invited to come experience a fun-filled Zumba class with Jasmine. W W W . S calnlv . C O M Blood Pressure Checks Friday, October 11, 9 a.m. Donna McCarthur from Centennial Hills Hospital will perform free blood pressure checks on Friday, October 11, from 9-10 a.m. in the community center. No advance sign up is necessary, and tests are done on a first-come, first-served basis. T H E B R E E Z E October 2013 - 9 SEMINARS Medicare Changes 2014 October 7, 10 a.m. Are you worried about the changes to Medicare in 2014? Do you want to know how the Affordable Care Act will affect your Medicare benefits and coverage? W W W . S c a l n L V . C O M - T H E B R E E Z E Representatives from Senior Benefit Services will be on hand to educate you on these important topics, answer any questions about what to expect this Open Enrollment and inform you what to look out for! Sign up at the monitor’s desk by October 5 for the latest information on this relevant topic. Get the Facts Straight on Social Security Tuesday, October 8, 10 a.m. Annaliza Gil, operations supervisor of the North Las Vegas, Social Security Administration, will present the Social Security Online Website. She will discuss retirement, disability and Medicare online applications and other online services that Social Security has available. In addition, she wilI review income qualifications and benefits for retirement, disability and supplemental social security. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by October 7. Lunch ‘n’ Learn Straight Talk on Medicare Supplements Thursday, October 10, 11:30 a.m. The Medicare program is complicated and confusing, and it doesn’t provide the complete coverage many people think it does. Original Medicare covers basic hospital and medical expenses. Medicare Advantage (HMO/PPO) plans extend this basic coverage, and Medicare Supplements take healthcare coverage to its highest level of choice in regard to physicians, specialists, hospitals and medical facilities. If you’ve been seriously injured, are suffering from a critical illness or are in need of major surgery, wouldn’t you want the best care possible? There are affordable Medicare Supplement Plans that offer features not found in HMO/PPO plans. Matt Sarner, of American Republic Insurance Services, will discuss the information above and provide tips for seniors, October 10 at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by October 9. Ombudsman’s HOA Class Legislative Update Friday, October 11, 2:30-4:30 p.m. The Ombudsman’s Office will host a free class titled “Legislative Update” from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 11. The speaker, Ken Richardson, will discuss the 77th Legislative Session and changes in NRS that Impact HOAs. He will focus AB 273, a bill related to foreclosures, and AB 395, a bill related to the “bully law.” There is no charge to attend, but reservations are required. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by October 10. Lunch ‘n’ Learn Legislative Recap – How Legislation Affects You Monday, October 14, 11:30 a.m. Assembly House Speaker Marilyn K. Kirkpatrick, District 1, will discuss legislation introduced during the Nevada State 77th 2013 Legislative Session. She will go over some key legislation and answer your questions regarding the State of Nevada. Join House Speaker Kirkpatrick on Monday, October 14 at 11:30 a.m. for an informative seminar. Lunch will be served. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by Friday, October 11. 10 - October 2013 SEMINARS Lunch ‘n’ Learn If Life is Becoming a Pain, You May Have Osteoarthritis! Tuesday, October 15, 11:30 a.m. Join Dr. Timothy Trainor, MD for lunch on Tuesday, October 15, at 11:30 am, and learn about joint health, joint pain and surgical and non-surgical treatment options. Dr. Trainor, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in Las Vegas, will present “Your Joint Pain is Personal, and So Should be Your Treatment” and take individual questions from the guests. Educational literature will be available, and guests have an opportunity to win a door prize. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by October 14. Wednesday, October 16, 11:30 a.m. Are you looking for something different to add to your journal of travel experiences? Baja, California offers stunning landscapes and panoramic vistas. The area has been able to keep its quaint and quiet ambiance in comparison to other Mexican ports and towns. One report states that annuities are great for retirees/seniors. Another report says never buy an annuity. What is a retiree to do? Could they both be right? • Did you know there are four different types of annuities? • Did you know there are four different benefit areas of annuities? • Wouldn’t it be great to know, which type of annuity could be right for you? • How about knowing which type of annuity is not right for you? This Lunch ‘n’ Learn seminar will be presented by Adam Goodman of Lifetime Income Services, on October 17 at 11:30 a.m. Please sign up at the monitor’s desk by Octobert 16. Lunch ‘n’ Learn Beyond The Spotlight “On the Road with Phyllis Diller” Monday, October 21, 11:30 a.m. “Robin Skone Palmer has written a book – it is FABULOUS!” –Phyllis Diller Another destination to consider is Costa Rica and Central America. Puerto Caldera offers the access to the country’s best national parks and rainforests such as, Carara Biological Reserve and a preserve that encompasses the islands of Guayabo, Negritos and Los Pajaros. Join Robin Skone-Palmer on Monday, October 21 at 11:30 a.m. for an insightful journey in a life that included plane travel, foreign countries, celebrities and television studios – all part of her everyday life with Phyllis Diller. Lunch will be served. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by October 18. Join representatives from Prestige Travel American Express and Azamara Club Cruises on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 11:30 a.m. Learn about Azamara’s “Destination Immersion,” which provides longer stays, more overnights and “Night Tourings” in ports of call. No other cruise line spends as much time in port allowing guests a richer stay in the destinations they visit. Lunch will be served. This presentation is limited to 34 attendees. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by October 15. October 2013 - 11 B R E E Z E Phyllis performed in Las Vegas regularly and during that time Robin met and married the stage manager from the Riviera, Bob Smith. She now lives with her two -- no, make that three (or maybe four) -- cats and spends her time throwing pottery, playing golf, and teaching after-school Bible clubs. T H E Robin Skone-Palmer was executive secretary to Phyllis Diller for nearly two years in the early 1970s. During the time Robin worked for her, Phyllis often said, “You should write a book about all this.” She did and sent it to Phyllis, who loved it and endorsed it with a little sticky note that now appears on the cover. The book, “Beyond the Spotlight: On the Road with Phyllis Diller” was published April 1, 2013, a date her editor thought was particularly appropriate. - Visitors are discovering the Sea of Cortez, which is home to a multitude of species of unique plants and animals. An abundance of marine mammals attracts enthusiasts who love whales, dolphins and seabirds. The town of Topolobampo is the gateway to a day trip to Copper Canyon, reached by scenic train ride with spectacular views at every turn. Thursday, October 17, 11:30 a.m. W W W . S c a l n l v . C O M Lunch ‘n’ Learn Azamara Cruises Featuring Sea of Cortez & Copper Canyon, Costa Rica & Central America Lunch ‘n’ Learn The Truth About Annuities SEMINARS Lunch ‘n’ Learn Reduce Your Electric Bill! Tuesday, October 22, 11:30 a.m. Learn different ways to reduce your electric bill, while keeping your home comfortably cool. Cary Davis of Global Energy Saving will discuss ways to decrease those high power bills and keep you more comfortable during those hot summer months. Learn how “No Cost” and “Low Cost” strategies may help you reduce you electricity bill by 10-15 percent. W W W . S caln c a l n L V . C O M - T H E B R E E Z E Sign up at the monitor’s desk by October 21. Lunch ‘n’ Learn Plan Now… Don’t Leave Your Family Unprepared Wednesday, October 23, 11:30 a.m. Your life. Your legacy. Plan to make it right. No one wants to think about their death, but planning ahead is a caring act that can reduce stress for your grieving loved ones. Join Palm Mortuary representative, Steven Poscente, for an informative presentation. He will discuss the following: • Four simple steps to planning your final arrangements • How to bring peace of mind to yourself and your family There will be brief Q & A session. All residents will receive an informative planning guide. Preparing your final arrangements in advance is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your family. Learn why it’s so important. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by October 22. Lunch ‘n’ Learn “Who Do You Want to Make Your Health Care Decisions When You Can No Longer Make Them?” Thursday, October 24, 11:30 a.m. Join Nathan Adelson Hospice in a discussion about Five Wishes, which is used to provide an opportunity to communicate important and personal information to loved ones. Five Wishes lets your family and doctors know whom you designate to make your healthcare decisions when you no longer make them. Five Wishes helps you decide: • Who you want to make health care decisions for you when you can’t make them • The kind of medical treatment you want or don’t want • How comfortable you want to be • How you want people to treat you • What you want your loved ones to know. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by October 23. Lunch ‘n’ Learn Breast Health and Breast Cancer Monday, October 28, 11:30 a.m. Join MountainView Hospital for a Lunch ‘n’ Learn on “Breast Health and Breast Cancer.” Guest physician speakers Dr. Jenny Baynosa (Breast Surgeon) and Dr. Richard Baynosa (Plastic Surgeon) will discuss Breast Health and Breast Cancer. In addition, Dr. Richard Baynosa will discuss advanced procedures for reconstruction post mastectomy. MountainView Hospital will provide lunch. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by October 25. Lunch ‘n’ Learn Centennial Hills Hospital Presents “Pain in My Bottom” Common Colorectal Issues and What We Can Do About Them Tuesday, October 29, 1 p.m. Meet Dr. Ren yu Zhang and learn about colorectal health, issues and treatment options. Light refreshments will be served. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by October 28. 12 - October 2013 W W W . S c a l n l v . C O M - T H E B R E E Z E October 2013 - 13 EXCURSIONS Grape Expectations! be invited back to the winery to celebrate holidays, such as St. Patrick’s Day, Christmas, any excuse will do! October 10, 11:30 a.m. depart SCAL Labeling is not included in the price. However, you can design your own labels or go online and select, create and proof your own labels. It’s up to you. Love Wine? Join Us and Make Your Own Case of Premium Wine Cost: $199 (includes four sessions, bus, gratuity and a case of premium wine per person). W W W . S C A L N L V . C O M - T H E B R E E Z E Get Ready, Get Set, Let the Fun Begin! Create a case of your very own wine, bottled by you, complete with a personalized label. We have arranged this opportunity for 20 people to learn the fine art and science of wine making and to enjoy the fruits of their labor. You, along with 19 others, will make a handcrafted, premium Bordeaux wine (mixture of grapes) at the Grape Expectations School of Winemaking located in Henderson. We will schedule four sessions at Grape Expectations Winery, where you will create your masterpiece. The process will begin on October 10 and culminate with corking the wine in May. During our visits, we plan to PARTY… pack a lunch and bring along your favorite wine or other beverage. The process begins with: 1. “Smashing Good Time”… It’s going to be a bad day to be a grape. After a lesson in the operation of the equipment, we will load our grapes into the crusher/de-stemmer. Now, I know you’ll be disappointed, but we don’t have to stomp them with our feet. The “must” (crushed grapes) will then be pumped into a fermentation tub and the primary fermentation will be initiated. Adjustments and measurements will be made, and the session will continue with a discussion on the effects of yeast and maceration during the process. 2.“Meet the Press”… One or two weeks after fermentation begins, we will return and press the juice from the must. This process utilizes a traditional hydraulic wine press, not the “I Love Lucy” grape stomp. Our friends will thank us later. The free run juice and press juice is pumped into a 53 gallon oak barrel to start the aging process. 3.Our next session is “Nice Rack.” After a few months, we will return to rack the wine. During the racking process, the wine is pumped into a stainless steel tank. The “lees” (sediment) is washed from the barrel, and the wine is reintroduced into a fresh barrel where the final aging process continues. The barrel is topped off and put back into storage. 4. For our final session, “Con-Graduation Day,” with the aid of a gravity filler, we will load the wine into sterilized bottles, cork the bottles with a manual press and, shrink-wrap a decorative, protective capsule on the neck of our 240 bottles of joy. The work will be over, but not the fantastic memories! And the fun will go on… several times during the year, we will 14 - October 2013 The cost of the Wine Adventure is $199. This includes a case of wine and four bus trips to Grape Expectations. A deposit of $100 is required at the time you register. Space is limited; so sign up early at the monitor’s desk. The President’s Message continues from page 3 of CICs by the Legislature. Many new regulations required by NRS 116 have added additional costs to both large and small communities. We have seen numerous “problems” within the various HOAs over the last few years, and I am sure we have not seen the last of them. To quote Mark Smith, “This is nothing more than GAS,” (Greed, Arrogance and Stupidity). Why am I writing about this? I am writing to let you know that owners in CICs can have a major influence when it comes to the Nevada legislators. Let your legislators know we don’t need more regulations. Get involved at the city, state and federal levels. Let them know we are holding them to a higher standard, and if they don’t meet it, we will speak with our vote. Don Schaefer, President W W W . S c a l n l v . C O M - T H E B R E E Z E October 2013 - 15 HOT TICKETS *** Sign Up is REQUIRED by October 9 Judy Collins The Smith Center, Reynolds Hall November 10, Depart SCAL at 6:15 p.m. Cost: $59 (includes “A” seating and transportation) W W W . S c a l n L V . C O M - T H E B R E E Z E Performing as a duo, JUDY is an award-winning singersongwriter, esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions. She inspires audiences with sublime vocals and boldly vulnerable songwriting. Onstage, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 50-album body of work, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century. Throughout the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and up to the present, she has remained a vital artist, enriching her catalog with critically acclaimed albums, while balancing a robust touring schedule. The bus departs at 6:15 p.m. for the 7:30 show. The cost is $59 and includes your ticket and transportation. RSVP is required 30 days in advance for regular Smith Center shows. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by Wednesday, October 9. *** Sign Up is REQUIRED by October 15 Michael Feinstein: The Gershwins and Me The Smith Center, Reynolds Hall November 16, Departs SCAL 6:15 p.m. Cost: $104 (includes “A” seating and transportation) This April Feinstein released a new CD, in collaboration with legendary composerconductor-pianist Andre Previn, with an album celebrating Previn’s repertoire from his catalog of pop songs. Previn’s work is highlighted with four Oscars® and 11 Grammy Awards®. Gershwin’s influence provided a solid base upon which Feinstein evolved into a captivating performer, composer and arranger of his own original music. Feinstein has received three honorary doctorates. Through his live performances, recordings, film and television appearances, and his songwriting, Feinstein is an all-star force in American music. The cost is $104 and includes your ticket and transportation. The bus leaves at 6:15 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show. RSVP is required 30 days in advance for regular Smith Center shows. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by Tuesday, October 15. 16 - October 2013 *** Sign Up is REQUIRED by October 17 The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra Featuring Keith Lockhart The Smith Center, Reynolds Hall Sunday, November 17, 2013, Depart SCAL at 3:30 p.m. PRICE: $102 (includes “A” seating and transportation) Come see “America’s Orchestra” and enjoy the delightful range of the world’s first and most famous Pops orchestra. Experience the majesty of Dvorak and Copland, swing with Ellington and Gershwin, get a little crazy with Queen, and soar with the film music of John Williams. In addition, audience-favorite Michael Chertock joins the Pops for a performance of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” It’s music for the ages — and for all ages — that the whole family will treasure. The cost is $104 and includes your ticket and transportation. Sign up is required 30 days in advance. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by Thursday, October 17. HOT TICKETS *** Sign Up is REQUIRED by November 4 *** Sign Up is REQUIRED by October 18 “My Mother’s Italian, My The Nutcracker Smith Center, Reynolds Hall Father’s Jewish & I’m Home The Wednesday, December 18 Departs SCAL at 6 p.m. Cost $102 (Includes “A” Level seat and for the Holidays” transportation) The Smith Center, Troesh Studio Theater Sunday, December 8, Depart SCAL at 2 p.m. You’ll laugh all the way home… join us on Sunday, December 8 for the 3 p.m. matinee performance of Steve Solomon’s three-time award winning show “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m Home for the Holidays.” Tuesday, January 28, Departs SCAL 6:15 p.m. Cost: $144 (includes “A” seating and transportation) Celebrating its 30th Anniversary, the pop culture phenomenon of FLASHDANCE is now live on stage. With electrifying dance at its core, FLASHDANCE The Musical tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh steel mill welder by day and a bar dancer by night with dreams of one day becoming a professional performer. When romance with her steel mill boss threatens to complicate her ambitions, Alex learns the meaning of love and its power to fuel the pursuit of her dream. The show features a score that includes the biggest hit songs from the movie, in addition to 16 brand new songs written for the musical, with music by Robbie Roth and lyrics by Robert Cary and Robbie Roth. RSVP is required 60 days in advance for Broadway shows. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by Tuesday, November 26. The Nutcracker includes many roles for student dancers, allowing them the opportunity to rehearse in the same studio and perform on the same stage with the professional company. This year’s cast of over 150 includes professional company members along with up to 100 children from the Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre and the community. RSVP is required 60 days in advance for Broadway shows. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by October 18. October 2013 - 17 B R E E Z E Flashdance - The Musical The Smith Center, Reynolds Hall T H E *** Sign Up is REQUIRED by November 26 Drawing from the original tale of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, James Canfield used the famous ETA Hoffman story as his point of departure for this production. From extraordinary and ornamental figures such as a flying rocking horse, waltzing flowers and a fairies, to some of the most beloved and traditional characters including Clara, Drosselmeyer, Mother Ginger and the Sugar Plum Fairy, these fantasied beings will be brought to life within the walls of a stunning life-sized Victorian dollhouse. - A minimum of 20 people is required. The cost is $54 which includes your ticket and transportation. RSVP is required 30 days in advance for Smith Center regular shows. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by Monday, November 4. The Nevada Ballet Theatre will present an all-new production of The Nutcracker to the delight of audiences of all ages at the Smith Center in Reynolds Hall. The group price is $102 per person for tickets and transportation. We must have a minimum of 20 people to attend. W W W . S c a l n l v . C O M The show has met with rave reviews and great audience acclaims throughout the United States and overseas and is becoming one of the longest-running one-man shows in Broadway history. It’s a laugh-filled fest of everybody you know, have known, and some you’d want to forget but can’t, all brought to life on stage by the comic magic of Steve Solomon. NEVADA BALLET THEATRE’S LARGER-THAN-LIFE PRODUCTION OF THE NUTCRACKER CHOREOGRAPHED BY ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JAMES CANFIELD, DESIGNED FOR AND PRESENTED AT THE SMITH CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS COMING ATTRACTIONS Spooky October 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 the show. Sinister W W W . S c a l n L V . C O M - T H E B R E E Z E Friday, October 4, 6 p.m. A struggling true-crime novelist stumbles into a grim supernatural mystery that threatens the lives of his entire family in this nightmarish horror yarn from director Scott Derrickson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Day the Earth Stood Still). Ellison (Ethan Hawke) is seeking inspiration for his latest book when he moves his wife and children into a home where an entire family perished under gruesome circumstances. Terror soon hits closer to home, however, when the writer discovers a box of old family movies in the attic of his new house, and watches in horror as images of various families being murdered flicker before his eyes. Now the deeper Ellison investigates the disturbing case, the more he begins to fear he has stirred an ancient evil that won’t rest until it has claimed his entire family. Vincent D’Onofrio and James Ransone costar. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi. Theatrical Feature Running Time: 110 minutes. Category: Horror. Theatrical MPAA Rating: R (Violence). 6 Souls Friday, October 18, 6 p.m. Julianne Moore stars in this supernatural horror film as second-generation forensic psychiatrist Dr. Cara Jessup, whose career as an expert witness has been largely built on her firm testimony that so-called “multiple personality disorder” is a hoax or a myth -- and does not really exist. Over six killers have been convicted and sentenced to death based on her assertions, though Cara has remained firm in her beliefs, both about science and about God. All of those beliefs are shaken to the core, however, when her own husband is murdered, and her father introduces her to his own most challenging patient, a troubled young man named Adam -- who would seem to suffer from multiple personalities, each of which are the identities of murder victims. Soon, Cara is in a race against time to discover whether all her convictions have really been called into question or if she is merely a pawn in a psychotic, deadly game. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi. Theatrical Feature Running Time: 112 min. Category: Horror. Theatrical MPAA Rating: R(Violence). DON’T BE LATE FOR A VERY IMPORTANT DATE! YOU ARE INVITED TO THE… What the Hell Was I Thinking “Mad High Tea” Party Saturday, October 5, 2 p.m. Pinkies up ladies, it’s time for our annual High Tea. Only this year we are having a “Mad High Tea.” Enjoy an afternoon of elegance in the beautiful Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino, while you sip delicious tea and experience a new show by the dynamic Toni Morrell. Parade into the showroom in your finest hats and gloves. At the What the Hell Was I Thinking “Mad High Tea” Party, you can sip a variety of teas, while nibbling on assorted finger sandwiches, chicken and tuna salad sandwiches, petit fours, a scrumptious variety of scones with Devonshire cream and preserves. These traditional high tea favorites will be catered by Santa Fe Station Casino. Our Theme is the Mad Tea from Alice in Wonderland “There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head. `Very uncomfortable for the Dormouse,’ thought Alice; ‘only, as it’s asleep, I suppose it doesn’t mind.’” “The table was a large one, but the three were all crowded together at one corner of it: `No room! No room!’ they cried out when they saw Alice coming. `There’s plenty of room!’ said Alice indignantly, and she sat down in a large arm-chair at one end of the table.” “Mad Hatter: ‘Would you like a little more tea?’ Alice: ‘Well, I haven’t had any yet, so I can’t very well take more.’ March Hare: ‘Ah, you mean you can’t very well take less.’ Mad Hatter: ‘Yes. You can always take more than nothing.’” – Chapter VII, A Mad Tea Party, Alice in Wonderland. ... but wait, there’s more! Continues on page 19 18 - October 2013 COMING ATTRACTIONS Toni Morrell - My BritishAmerican Dream a.k.a. What the Hell Was I Thinking? Through songs, stories, acting and impersonations, Toni brings to life the wild, wacky and wonderful characters she has encountered on her autobiographical journey from the smoky clubs of Northern England to America! Laugh at her multitude of What the Hell Was I Thinking? moments along this hilarious, poignant and inspiring journey! “A Sassy, Sizzlin’ Sensational theatrical achievement! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll love every magical moment!” - The Times, Los Angeles 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. And don’t forget about the snacks and desserts. The word itself is so good it deserves two “ss.” Tickets are $3. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by Thursday, the day prior to the event. Second Annual Yippee Ki Yay Fall Festival Wednesday, October 16, 6 p.m. Join us for an evening of good old bluegrass music, barbeque and fun at the Second Annual Yippee-Ki-Yay Fall Festival Picnic featuring the “Bluegrass Believers.” The group plays traditional and contemporary bluegrass music and features Sun City Aliante resident Sy Nielson. Sy has been playing banjo for over 20 years. He joined the band in 2010. B R E E Z E You’ll enjoy the beloved ritual of an afternoon High Tea. The cost for the What the Hell Was I Thinking? “Mad High Tea” Party is $25. Seating is limited, and you must sign up at the monitor’s desk to receive a ticket. You will present your ticket and pay for the Tea at the Chrome Showroom (cash only). The dance floor is open; whether you enjoy Ballroom, Line, Square or Disco dancing, you will be able to bring the music that provides the rhythmic beat you most enjoy. DJ resident Bill Hawkins keeps the night rockin’. T H E just a dancer, nor is she just a comedienne....rather, she is all three combined! Her knack for physical comedy strikes like lightning! Pure onstage magic.” – SGV Examiner Step up and get ready to dance! On October 11, the Activities Department will host the Friday Night Social and Dance Party in the Vista Ballroom. This fun-filled event will be held the second Friday of each month from 6 to 9 p.m. Come enjoy an evening of socializing, dancing, great music, snacks and delicious desserts. - “It’s difficult to put Toni Morrell in a specific category. She is neither just a singer, nor is she Friday, October 11, 6 p.m. W W W . S c a l n l v . C O M Toni will include excerpts from her award winning “Remembering the Ladies” production. The unique show salutes the legendary ladies of Hollywood, Broadway and music through song, stories and film clips. Friday Night Social and Dance Party First come, first served. Doors open at 1 p.m. You are wecome to hold seats for your friends. The Bluegrass picnic takes place on Wednesday, October 16 at 6 p.m. in the Vista Ballroom. Guests should dress comfortably and be ready to ramble. Enjoy a good ole’ fashioned BBQ catered by Famous Dave’s. They make it “Famous” with their hickory-smoked “‘que.” Come enjoy foot stomping music, award winning BBQ, tastetempting side dishes and home-style desserts. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by Wednesday, October 2. Tickets are $15 for residents and $17 for guests. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by October 11. Refunds will not be available for this event. October 2013 - 19 COMING ATTRACTIONS Monster Mash Halloween Ball Just in the time for the holidays… the event will include an estimated 40 artisans and crafters, who will offer a wide variety of special offerings, including holiday gifts items, jewelry and beading and an extensive collection of home-made items. Several vendors representing businesses will also be on hand. The Halloween Ball will be held on the night before Halloween beginning at 7 p.m. It will be a haunting evening of gravestones, pumpkins, blood, bones and skulls. These have connections with death, the spirit world or protecting property from evil spirits. And let’s not forget the spooks, ghosts and skeletons that rattle. Boo! They are the contact between the spiritual and physical world and between the living and the dead. Yikes! All Sun City residents and their guests are invited to attend this fun-filled event, free of charge. The event is also open to the general public. There will also be raffle drawings for great prizes. There will also be witches and wizards, who have the power to contact the spirit world. Bats, black cats and spiders are hiding in dark places. They are associated with the night and darkness and often accompany witches and wizards. Eeek! You are invited to come enjoy the hauntingly good music of Ray James in your best costume. Prizes will be awarded for “Best Costume,” “Most Creative,” “Scariest Costume” and “Most Comical.” Get ready to “mash” it up with a delightful selection of hors d’oeuvres and desserts. You are welcome to bring your favorite libation (beer, wine, etc.) and the dance floor will be open until 9:30 p.m. W W W . S c a l n L V . C O M - T H E B R E E Z E Wednesday, October 30, 7 p.m. SCAL resident, Ray James, is a trumpet player. For many years, he worked with the “Reno Music Project” in Reno, Nevada. He loves to perform pop standards. James began playing the trumpet at age 12. Six months later, he made his first public solo performance. Throughout his career, he has performed solo, and he played lead trumpet for the West Coast Presidential Army Band, on national television, at the U.S. Press Club in Washington D.C., for the Archbishop of Rome and before large audiences (with 15,000 seat venues). Ray will be accompanied by your favorite pop standard tracks on the night before Halloween in Sun City Aliante’s Vista Ballroom. Ghouls and Goblins - this is a Bash not to be missed! Tickets are $10. Sign up at the monitor’s desk. A minimum of 40 people is needed to hold this event. Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday, November 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free Admission, Holiday Shopping and Raffle Drawings Many of you have been asking about the next craft fair. Well, here it is! Mark your calendar for November 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when Empowering Great Women will sponsor an Arts & Crafts Fair in the Vista Ballroom. 20 - October 2013 Guests are invited to support the children in the Las Vegas area this holiday season by bringing an unwrapped toy to the fair for S.A.F.E. House, a non-for-profit organization which provides crisis intervention, shelter and counseling services to victims of domestic violence and their children. Representatives from SCAL’s Seniors with Warm Hearts and Empowering Great Women will be available to receive the toys, and later, deliver them to S.A.F.E. House, just in time for the holidays. For more information or if you are interested in participating in this event as a vendor, please contact Shannon at 702-379-0125 or email: [email protected] to obtain an Arts and Crafts Fair Entry Form. Don’t miss the opportunity for great holiday shopping. Veteran’s Day Honored Santa Fe Station Casino - Chrome Showroom Saturday, November 9, 7 p.m. In America, Veterans Day is a holiday celebrated by approximately 2.9 million U.S. veterans with parades and ceremonies, among other events. At Sun City Aliante, we will celebrate this federal holiday on Saturday, November 9 at 7 p.m. in the Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station Casino. This event is produced by the SCAL Activities Department and the Veterans Club. Your hosts will be Activities & Fitness Director Lynn GarlockWright and Veterans Club Chairman Sy Nielson. The Nellis Air Force Base Honor Guard will present the colors. They are an elite group of professionals who exemplify the traditions of the United States Air Force. They are one of the busiest Honor Guards in the country, performing upwards of 1,100 details annually in 16 counties and four states. They attend military and civilian ceremonies and related functions, including color guards, funeral honors, military cordons for distinguished visitors and flag details for retreat and retirement ceremonies. The Las Vegas Brass Band is the program’s headliner entertainment. In the grand tradition of British brass bands, the Las Vegas Brass Band COMING ATTRACTIONS is barely an infant. Though, in the western United States, its success is helping lead the way in expanding this rich form of musical expression. This band is always in high demand for patriotic events and celebrations. The show will open with a performance by the Sun City Aliante Songsters. About Veterans Day: World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany, went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.” (Source: United States Department of Veterans Affairs). If you represent a Chartered Club or Special Interest Group and wish to participate in the Open House, please sign up at the monitor’s desk. For more information, contact the Activities and Fitness Director Lynn Garlock-Wright at 638-5061 or [email protected]. Advertisers Meet ‘n’ Greet Free Prizes, Free Give-A-Ways, Free Refreshments! Thursday, November 14, 9 a.m. Due to popular demand, we have scheduled another Free Advertiser’s Meet ‘n’ Greet for all residents on Thursday, November 14 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Vista Ballroom! This is a unique opportunity for you to meet with all the advertisers, who are featured in The Breeze, on an informal basis. You’ll have the chance to speak directly to company representatives and ask questions about their products and services. In addition, advertisers will offer FREE prizes and give-a-ways during the event. We will also serve light refreshments. This event is sponsored by the Sun City Aliante Communications Committee. Please sign up for this fun event at the monitor’s desk. - Sun City Aliante To Host New Resident Mixer & Club Open House W W W . S c a l n l v . C O M Join us Saturday, November 9 for this patriotic event. Showtime is 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. The cover charge is $10 (tax inclusive), cash at the door to pay for the band. Don’t miss this entertaining show! Steppers, Sun City Aliante Songsters, Art Workshop, Beading & Jewelry, Bocce, Bunco, Hiking, Pickleball, Softball, Ceramics, ForgetMe-Knots, Glass Crafters and Seniors with Warm Hearts, just to name a few. T H E B R E E Z E Saturday, October 26, 9:30 a.m. The Sun City Aliante Communications Committee will host a New Resident Mixer on Saturday, October 26 in the Vista Ballroom at 10 a.m. All new residents are encouraged to attend this informative event. If you’re new to the community, this is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors and become better acquainted with all the programs, services, clubs, activities, shows and excursions available to you as a Sun City Aliante resident. The Sun City Aliante Steppers and Sun City Aliante Songsters will provide entertainment. Light refreshments will be served. Please mark this event on your calendar. RSVP at the monitor’s desk on your next visit to the community center or call 638-5000. In conjunction with the New Resident Mixer, the Activities Department will host the Sun City Aliante’s Club Open House, featuring Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Groups. Sun City Aliante residents will have an opportunity to learn about SCAL’s 36 Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Groups prior to and after the New Resident Mixer. Welcome tables will begin receiving residents at 9:30 a.m. and will be open after the New Resident presentations. Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Groups include Sun City Aliante October 2013 - 21 SUN CITY HIGHLIGHTS Senior with Warm Hearts Hosts Free Ice Cream Social W W W . S c a l n L V . C O M - T H E B R E E Z E SCAL residents got together on Saturday, September 7 for delicious ice cream and an afternoon of fun in the Vista Ballroom. The purpose of the event was to thank SCAL residents for the overwhelming support they have provided to the children of S.A.F. E. House, the underprivileged children of Detwiler Elementary School and homeless teens. Over the past few years, SCAL residents have donated school supplies, pajamas and toys to help at-risk children through the Seniors with Warm Hearts. Tony Sacca Performs in the Chrome Showroom Tony Sacca, entertainer and host of the syndicated television shows “Entertainment Las Vegas Style” and “Las Vegas Rocks Variety Show,“ performed to a packed audience in the Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino on September 7. More than 350 guests, including many SCAL residents, enjoyed the show and every one received a free Las Vegas Rocks Alarm Clock and a free VIP ticket to the upcoming San Gennaro Festival. Sacca and the “Saccettes,” three ladies who sang and danced to popular tunes of the ‘50s through the ‘80s, were backed up by the live eight-piece “Michael T. Band. “ This was the eighth in a series of shows produced by The Wright Entertainment this year. 22 - October 2013 Design & Wine and desserts made to order for you while you paint and socialize. How’s this for an original idea? Monday, October 30, 1-4 p.m. GET YOUR PAINT ON! We’re having a painting party! Join us on September 30, when we go to Design & Wine for a wine, dining, and canvas studio painting party. Design & Wine painting classes are fun and relaxing. Along with their step-by-step painting instruction, in a couple of hours, you will paint and take home your own masterpiece by the end of the session! Design & Wine’s EAT• DRINK•PAINT wine, dining and canvas experience is an event you deserve to enjoy! Join us on October 30 and experience “art as entertainment,” where an afternoon of canvas painting, wine, music and food turns into a full-fledged party! Tickets are $44 and include the Design & Wine private party and transportation. You will be responsible for food and wine purchases. We will depart SCAL at 12:15 p.m. for a 1 p.m. reservation. The party will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and we will return to SCAL immediately following. We will need a minimum of 20 for this event. Sign up at the monitor’s desk by October 23. W W W . S calnlv c a l n l v . C O M Absolutely NO experience is necessary to have a great time in Design & Wine’s canvas painting studio and restaurant! They provide the paint, canvas, brushes, and aprons, along with an enthusiastic local artist who will lead you through a step-by-step painting process of recreating one of the featured artworks. They guarantee you will be surprised at just how great your painting turns out when you have a little bit of guidance from their encouraging and patient instructors. Their art instructors love an opportunity to prove to you that you can paint too! Las Vegas’ ONLY Canvas Painting Studio and Restaurant! Their canvas painting studio is also a full service restaurant, where servers are anxious to make sure your experience is entertaining, comfortable and filled with great food. They have a delicious vegetarian and pescetarian menu with gourmet paninis, sandwiches, T H E WE’RE ON THE MOVE... B R E E Z E Westfield Eye Center and Nevada Eye & Ear have merged to create a new integrated health care system to provide you with the highest quality and most cost effective patient care. With unmatched expertise, our doctors and staff look forward to serving you in our Centennial Hills office. 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For all appointments call: 702-362-3937 NEW Location: 6850 North Durango Drive, Suite 404 (next to Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center) 2598 Windmill Parkway (Windmill at Pecos) | 9100 West Post Road (Sunset at I-215) | 2575 Lindell Ave (Lindell at Sahara) October 2013 - 23 CHARTER CLUB CORNER & SPECIAL INTEREST Sun City Aliante Songster Spotlight Diane McGaughey Diane McGaughey began her singing career in the sixth grade as the Admiral in “H.M.S. Pinafore.” She says that there were just not enough boys in the class who could sing and she had to step in. W W W . S c a l n L V . C O M - T H E B R E E Z E Born in Canton, Ohio, Diane lived most of her young life there and in Cleveland. She attended Bowling Green State University and received her teaching degree majoring in English and Physical Education. After working as a teacher for four years in Ohio, Diane decided it was time to try something different. A gypsy at heart, she began to travel and explore various jobs. Her first destination was Hawaii, where she packed up and moved there without knowing where she would work or live. Shortly upon arrival, she settled in at IBM and worked her way up from mechanical engineer (fixing broken machines) to management, and later, she went on to train IBM employees nationwide. After twenty years with IBM and several moves to Dallas, Austin, San Jose, and Atlanta she “retired.” Since that time her jobs have included 24 - October 2013 working as a massage therapist, educational consultant (South America, the Middle East and Canada), and as an actress in a Fox pilot filmed in Hawaii. Diane moved to Las Vegas seven years ago, where she became a card dealer for three years. Diane always has a funny story to tell and says she would love to try a stint at being a comedian. In Diane’s free time, she plays golf, gambles, travels, spends time with her family in Ohio, Tennessee and Texas and enjoys her two cats, Sweetie Pie and Jimbo. Her cats came to her as stray babies and have been with her since her Hawaii days. Diane sang in church choirs throughout her life and was a natural fit for the Sun City Aliante Songsters. She has been singing with the Songsters for two years. “I love music and to the opportunity to sing. I like the way Judy, our director, challenges us, and I like the idea we are growing in the quality of our performances. We accept anyone who wants to sing, and we all work to improve our art. I really like the social and the musical aspects of singing with the group,” said Diane. Softball Club The new Softball season began September 9. Play begins at 8:30 a.m. on Mondays at Aviary Park. New players are encouraged to come down and become part of the team. Bring your bats and gloves for a fun-filled time. For more information, contact Joe Shuman at 750-0745. CHARTER CLUB CORNER & SPECIAL INTEREST Sun City Aliante Stepper Spotlight Terry Frank Terry’s diverse background is impressive. She received her court reporting certification from the University of Cincinnati, Ohio. She later specialized in the field of proficiency testing developmentally disabled children and worked in the Cincinnati public school system. Her abilities to educate slow learning students by utilizing phonetics, reasoning, motivating lesson plans and encouraging self-expression through the medium of music, movement, art and dance served students well. The Aliante Steppers are proud to have her as part of their ensemble. Terry’s physically convincing as a dancer, and she draws upon her former dance training from the University of Cincinnati. Pan Club In most card games, there are certain rules, and PAN is no exception. In PAN, players take turns drawing cards from eight decks of cards. You may be a “quick draw” and a “flasher,” but never put the draw card in your hand. In addition to their normally scheduled Friday games (12:30–3:30 p.m.), the members of the Pan Club will add an evening of PAN on Fridays from 6 -9 p.m. That’s a full day of PAN folks! If you are interested in learning the game, contact Lil Rothstein at (702) 649-8766. If you are interested in learning how to play or what this exciting game is all about, stop by the tennis courts during normal club play. The club offers free morning lessons for beginners October 25 through November 10. Classes will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday through Thursday at the courts. Trained players will help you learn to play the fastest growing sport in the country. Players should wear court shoes and exercise attire suited for the outside weather. The club and community center have several paddles for starting players to use. Always scan your card at the community center before coming to the courts. Contact Bob Ziegler at 801-414-4751 and [email protected] for beginner lesson dates and times. Chess Club The SCAL Chess Club meets Monday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at the community center. Ed Bernheim has started this club for residents who want to enjoy the “Royal Game.” Ed has played chess since he was age 8, and he is a rated expert in the U.S. and a rated master in England. He has held the Northeastern Illinois championship and the Corpus Christi, Texas Championship for 10 years. The club will offer open play and free chess lessons for beginning and intermediate players. There are no dues. Chess is the only activity that decreases the occurrence of Alzheimer’s by 35 to 50 percent (New England Journal of Medicine). Please bring a chess set and come. Everyone is welcome. Call Ed Bernheim at 361-739-9684 for more information. October 2013 - 25 B R E E Z E Terry accomplished all of her goals while raising four children (three girls and one boy). As a single mother when the children were very young, it is even more commendable what she has and continues to achieve. Her mantra, “everything is possible,” is a testament to all. After the Bend tournament, they moved on to a tournament in Albany, Oregon and were joined by Sue Lavell and Charlie Wilson. Nancy and Barbara again won the bronze, and Charlie Ziegler did better against some very tough competition, but she was eliminated by the gold winner. Sue and Charlie Wilson played exceptionally well but eventually lost to a medal winning team. T H E Within minutes of meeting Terry, you are keenly aware of her natural talents in the field of arts. She is an accomplished floral designer, artist and gourmet cook. Her published cookbook, “Cooking for Family & Friends” was completed in 1992 and is a compilation of 35 years of experience and over 500 recipes. She has also received several awards on her “gourd art.” These award winning pieces are displayed in her home. Nancy Schwartz and Barbara Durant participated in a tournament in Bend, Oregon and were joined by Charlie Ziegler in August. Nancy and Barbara garnered a bronze against some very tough competition, and Charlie competed in her first singles competition. Pickleball singles is much more demanding than doubles, but Charlie managed to win some games before finally being eliminated by the eventual gold winner. - Terry also is very well versed in the thoroughbred equestrian industry. She passed the NASDA test (and a test entitled “Blue Sky Laws,” giving her the ability to sell limited partnerships within the thoroughbred industry). She has a thorough knowledge of breeding techniques, studs, broodmares, racing statistics and knowledge of contracts and laws concerning limited partnership packages. Becoming a professional in this industry required extensive research, study, seminars and travelling to Lexington & Louisville, Kentucky, as well as to Ocala, Florida. Six Sun City Aliante Pickleball players competed in two Oregon tournaments and brought home five medals – one gold, one silver and three bronze. Congratulations to Sun City Aliante players. W W W . S c a l n l v . C O M Terry’s career path took a turn in 1993 when she was appointed president and director of education at the “Court Reporting Careers Institute.” Along with managerial responsibilities, she taught the theory and “speed building” classes, English 2 for court reporting, led the four-voice dictation and taught a course entitled, Court Reporting Techniques. She was responsible for course content, tests and academic and speed proficiency student evaluations. Pickleball Club During the summer, several Pickleball club players migrated north to cooler weather and, in between sightseeing and boating, found some time to squeeze in a couple of Pickleball tournaments. CHARTER CLUB CORNER & SPECIAL INTEREST Hiking Club VETERANS CLUB Time for a change of scenery? Hiking is a great way to get your fix. Join the club when they hike to the Valley of Fire on Tuesday, October 22. A Fond Farewell to Bob Russ The Valley of Fire’s name is derived from red sandstone formations, molded from great shifting sand dunes during the age of dinosaurs, 150 million years ago. The views are breathtaking and well worth the trip. The club will meet at 8:30 a.m. in front of the community center and carpool to the site. The trail has not yet been determined. Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes. Bring water and a nutritious snack or sack lunch. For more information, contact Maureen Grey at 702-633-6719 and [email protected] or Mary Kaufman at 702-405-7092 and [email protected]. W W W . S c a l n L V . C O M - T H E B R E E Z E Book Club The Book Club selection for October is Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Join book club members at the community center at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 17. For further information, please contact Jeannette Smith at 649-2468. Sun City Aliante Steppers Margo Young Presented with Original “Showgirl” Portrait by Terry Ritter Sun City Aliante Stepper Margo Young had an illustrious career as a principle dancer on the Las Vegas Strip. Renowned artist Terry Ritter recently presented an original “Showgirl” oil portrait to Margo. The Steppers were there to join her on this joyous occasion. Ritter’s oil painting “Showgirls” was created from a black and white photograph of Margo performing the opening number from the “Folies Bergere” show at the Tropicana Hotel Casino. Internationally acclaimed artist Terry Ritter has emerged as a painter and sculpture artist, who works with oil and acrylics as well as fine watercolors. She made it her specialty to capture Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, through these mediums. Ritter’s collection of vibrant and intimate subject matter gives her audience a glimpse of the solitary world of dancers as well as a look into the dazzling “behind the scenes” world of entertainment on the Las Vegas Strip. Having been a dancer and singer in various Las Vegas Strip productions herself, Ritter has a keen sense of the artist and of dance technique. Ritter was recently commissioned to create the 50 foot “Showgirl Mural” at the New McCarran International Airport Terminal. Her pieces can be seen in private collections, hotel and business establishments and galleries worldwide. Congratulations to Margo. We share in your enthusiasm. Keep dancing! 26 - October 2013 Members of the SCAL Veterans Club gathered to give their farewells to Bob Russ at a special meeting in the Vista Ballroom on September 3. Bob and his wife, Lynn, are making a final move home to Wisconsin. Bob said that Lynn followed him with 26 moves USO representatives, Mariane Wojciechowicz and Doug Bradford, presented Bob with an Honorary Life Appointment to be “USO Programs Manager.” during his Air Force and BSA careers, and now it’s his turn to move with her home to be near the family. Bob has served as the activities and events director for the Sun City Veterans Club. North Las Vegas city officials, including Mayor John J. Lee, representatives of the USO SCAL Veterans Club Chairman Sy Nielson(l) Airport Center and many presented a plaque to Bob for his Club service. members of the SCAL Veterans Club were on hand to acknowledge Russ’ contributions. Everyone agreed Russ had been a valuable asset and will be sorely missed. Russ thanked all the well-wishers and stated,” Being part of this organization is a real highlight of my life. I have fond memories of knowing all of you, and especially, a few really good friends. Until we are resettled, all I can say is ‘Happy Trails,’ and if the Lord is willing, we’ll finally make it home. Our new address is 112 Rhyme Street, West Salem, Wisconsin 54669. See ya later!” Bob’s Notable Club Contributions As Activities Director, Bob guaranteed that each meeting and activity was well planned. Much of the success that the 207-member Sun City Aliante Veterans Club has achieved in its three years of existence can be attributed to Bob’s dedication and endless hard work. Bob has 20 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, seven years as an enlisted man and 13 years as an officer. He has received numerous awards and medals for his military service. On behalf of the Veterans Auxiliary, Sy Nielson(l) presented Bob with a handmade lap blanket to “keep him warm during the long, cold winter Wisconsin nights.” Veterans Club Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, October 12, 4 p.m. To all members of the Veterans Club and residents of Sun City Aliante, please join us on Saturday, October 12 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Vista Ballroom for a delicious spaghetti dinner with all the fixings. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. The proceeds will benefit the U.S.O and the Veterans Auxiliary. The cost is $6 for Veterans and residents and $8 for guests. Get your tickets from Sy at 234-9183, Don at 405-7092 or Howie at 649-2775. CHARTER CLUB CORNER & SPECIAL INTEREST W W W . S c a l n l v . C O M T H E B R E E Z E October 2013 - 27 W W W . S c a l n L V . C O M - T H E B R E E Z E Clip & Save Discount Coupons 28 - October 2013 Clip & Save Discount Coupons W W W . S c a l n l v . C O M - T H E B R E E Z E October 2013 - 29 CHARTERed CLUBs Chartered Clubs, as outlined in the “Sun City Aliante Club Guidelines,” are Board-recognized and open to all Sun City Aliante residents. No club activity is open to non-residents of Sun City Aliante. These clubs are sanctioned strictly for the members of this Association with no exceptions, unless a club invites guest speakers, instructors, etc. 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 638-5061. Afternoon Games. Meets Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Contact Terri Petrie at 405-7382 and [email protected]. American Mah Jongg. Meets Mahjong. Meets Mondays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Grace wong at 646-9664 and e-mail [email protected]. Beading and Jewelry. See Forget-Me-Nots. Mexican Train Dominoes. Meets the 2nd and 4th Friday at 1 p.m. Contact Norm and Linda Bach at 646-1016 and [email protected] or Angie Bidell at 639-2365 and [email protected]. Wednesdays and Fridays 12:30-3:30 p.m. and Fridays. Contact Carol Rothman at 202-6915 and [email protected]. Book Club. Meets the third Thursday of - T H E B R E E Z E each month at 7 p.m. Contact Jeannette Smith at 649-2468 and [email protected]. W W W . S c a l n L V . C O M Kaluki. Meets Thursdays at 1p.m. Contact Dorothy Martin at 399-2045. Bunco. Meets the 2nd Thursday - 6:30-9 p.m. Contact Don or Mary Kaufmann at 4057092 and [email protected]. Papercrafting. We meet every Monday evening from 6 – 9 p.m. Contact Janet Gordon at 809-1057 and [email protected]. Ceramics. Meets Wednesdays from 9 a.m. Pan. Meets every Friday from noon to 3:40 - noon and Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. Contact Audrey Blankfeld at 240-7542 and [email protected] or Holly Claghorn at 642-5016 and [email protected]. Computer Club. Meets the first Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Vista Ballroom. Contact Wayne Headrick at 823-2627 and [email protected]. Chicago Scoring Bridge. Meets Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Contact Monte Eagle at 649-2912 or 688-9176. Contract (Rubber) Bridge. Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Contact Nancy Albers at 202-1265 and [email protected].. Eight Ballers. Meets Mondays, 10-11 a.m. & Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon. Contact Hank Gulland at 642-1581. Forget-Me-Knots. Needlework, knitting, crochet and jewelry making. Meets Mondays from 1-4 p.m. Contact Collette Stickney at 399-2647 and acollette19@yahoo. com or Madeline Shapiro at 399-5347 and [email protected]. Glass Crafters. Meets every other Saturday, noon – 4 p.m. Contact Cheryl Templin at 541-961-1846 and [email protected] for next meeting time. Hand and Foot. This game is similar to p.m. Contact Sally at 399-7848 and sadacon@cox. net or Lil at 649-8766 and [email protected]. Pickleball. Meets Fridays and Sundays at 9 a.m. Open play is Thursdays and Saturdays at 9 a.m. and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Contact: Bob Ziegler at 801-414-4752 and [email protected]. Pinochle. Meets Tuesdays from 6-8:30 p.m. Contact Margie Laviletta at 755-0615 or Jim Menagh at 449-8284. Tennis. Meets Tuesdays (open play), Thursdays (open play) & Saturdays at 9 a.m. in December, January & February. Meets at 7:30 a.m. in March & April. Meets at 7 a.m. May through October. Contact Larry Rothstein at 649-8766 and [email protected] . Veterans of Sun City. Meets 3rd Tuesdays at 7 p.m. The Veterans Auxiliary meets 3rd Tuesdays at 9 a.m. Contact Sy Nielson at 234-9183 and [email protected]. Special Interest The following Special Interest Groups are Board-recognized and may schedule meetings in advance. Please check the calendar. Havarah. Meets monthly to share and celebrate Shabbat, Simchas, Jewish holiday celebrations, heritage, and culture. Contact Mady Shapiro at 399-5347 and [email protected]. Seniors Assisting Seniors. Helps seniors with limited home needs and medical equipment. Hot line 981-3149. Silver Needles and Threads. Quilting. Meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. in Craft Room #1. Contact Sandy Rust at 2584167 and [email protected] or Maureen Grey at 633-6719 or [email protected]. Seniors With Warm Hearts. Helps disadvantaged children. Contact Lynn Williams at 228-6017. p.m. Contact Terry Petrie at 405-7382 and [email protected]. Softball. Men & woman. Meets Mondays at 8:30 a.m. at Aviary Park. Contact Joe Shuman at 750-0745. Other Activities Bowling. Meets Wednesdays at noon at the Santa Fe Station Bowling Center. Contact Ray Wong at 646-9664 and [email protected]. Solos. Social group for singles. Contact Club President Angie Bidell at 639-2365 and [email protected] or Welcoming Committee Chairman Kaye Burr at 487-6789 and [email protected]. Horseshoes. Meets Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. in the Summer and 9 a.m. in the Fall/ Winter. Contact George Larson at 541-6233 or Jack Witt at 642-6282. Sun City Aliante Songsters. Meets the Aliante Golf Course. Contact Vicki Briggs at 476-2465. Canasta. Meets Tuesdays from 1 - 4 p.m. Contact Brenda Bowman at 413-6406 and [email protected]. Hiking. Meets the fourth Tuesday of each Sun City Aliante Steppers. Meets 30 - October 2013 Wednesday and Friday at 9 .m. in the Social Hall. Open play is on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9 a.m. Contact Rosalind Wu at 734-717-7569 and [email protected] or Conrad Levoit at 209-456-0508 and [email protected]. Poker. Meets Wednesdays & Fridays at 5 Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m. Contact Judy Shields at 476-0594 and [email protected] or Connis Bensler at 738-0025 and [email protected]. month at 8:30 a.m. Contact Maureen Grey at 633-6719 and [email protected] or Mary Kaufmann at 405-7092 and mjk89084@cox. net. Table Tennis. Meets every Monday, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Thursdays at 2 p.m. Contact Margo Young at 649-1176 and [email protected] Ladies’ Golf. Meets Thursday mornings at WORKSHOPS Art Workshop. Meets Tuesdays at noon. Contact Peggy Totino at 217-5973 and [email protected] or Anne Marie DeRenard at 538-9935 and [email protected].