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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:
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“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
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The Breeze is a monthly publication of Sun City Aliante Community Association, Inc. (SCAL),
designed to provide information and news to the members of Sun City Aliante. Advertising does not
influence editorial decisions or content. We reserve the right to refuse advertising for any reason or
cause. Information, services, products and materials contained in The Breeze magazine are provided
on an “as is” basis with no warranty. SCAL disclaims all representations and warranties, express or
implied, with respect to such information, services, products and materials including, but not limited
to, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, and
implied warranties arising from course of dealing or course of performance. In no event shall SCAL
be liable for any damages whatsoever whether in an action, arising out of or in connection with the
use, inability to use, or performance of the information, services, products and materials available
from this publication.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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”
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Agendas for the Board meeting are available one week prior to
the meeting at the monitor’s desk and on the Association’s website
(www.scalnlv.com). Copies of the minutes from a Board of Directors
meeting are available from the Association Office after approval by
the Board of Directors. Audio copies of a Board of Directors meeting
are available from the Association Office after the minutes have been
approved by the Board of Directors.
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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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HEALTH AND FITNESS
Tee It Up
With A Pro
By Paul Cox, PGA
The Comeback
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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.
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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.
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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
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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
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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
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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)
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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.
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*** 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.
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Flashdance
- The Musical
The Smith Center, Reynolds Hall
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*** 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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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’.
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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.
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Morrell in a specific
category. She is neither just
a singer, nor is she
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Sun City Aliante To Host
New Resident Mixer & Club
Open House
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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.
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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
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SUN CITY HIGHLIGHTS
Senior with Warm Hearts Hosts
Free Ice Cream Social
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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].
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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!
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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
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CHARTERed CLUBs
Chartered Clubs,
as outlined in the “Sun City Aliante Club Guidelines,” are
Board-recognized and open to all Sun City Aliante residents. 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
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each month at 7 p.m. Contact Jeannette
Smith at 649-2468 and [email protected].
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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
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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].