An official publication of the Recreation Centers of Sun City West OCTOBER 2014 New Year’s Eve celebration offers international fare Come join us for a fabulous New Year’s Eve at Palm Ridge Rec Center. Food service begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, and closes at 8:45. There will be four food stations offering selections from around the world - Italian, Asian, Greek and American. There also will be a dessert bar. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided and hors d’oeuvres will be available at each table. A 3-piece band will entertain during the social hour and an 8-piece band, Cold Shott and the Hurri- cane Horns, will take the stage at 9. All attendees will receive a complimentary glass, photo and party favors. As always, BYOB and any additional snacks you might want. Doors open at 7 p.m. Continued on Page 5 Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns Toys for Kids is community project Won’t you help to make a child’s Christmas brighter? Join the Women’s Social (its 24th year) and Boomer’s Clubs as they host their annual “Toys for Kids” event. Each year they put together this event to help children in the area. Please bring any new, unwrapped presents to the Women’s Social Club at Kuentz Recreation Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24 to Thursday, Dec. 4. Items Inside this issue: October 2014 All States Club..............................11 Bowling...........................................15 Calendar.........................................7 Club Contacts...............................10 Club Corner............................21-27 Community News..........................9 Entertainment..........................17, 20 Explore.....................................28 Financials...............................6 Golf............................................12-13 Governing Board.............................4 Library.............................................14 News............................................2-5 Phone Numbers............................10 PORA...........................................8 Travel.......................................18-19 Village Store...................................16 Performer added to Top Hat series show Donna Huber, who performs a Shania Twain Tribute Show on the Top Hat entertainment series this coming season has added a “Friend” to her performance. Adam D. Tucker will present a Tim McGraw tribute performance. Tickets for the Shania Twin & Friend Show are $25 and may be purchased online or at the Rec Centers box office starting Oct. 7. for children ages newborn to 12 years are greatly appreciated. Join them from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 5 for cookies, punch and coffee. Santa and the kids from Nadaburg School are there from 10 a.m. to noon. The kids will be singing to us and we are looking forward to adults helping the kids pick out toys. Toys go to Dysart CommuContinued on Page 5 Board fills vacant director’s seat Seven current members of the Governing Board for the Recreation Centers of Sun City West selected resident Jack Steiner to fill the Governing Board vacancy created when Marshall Oaks resigned his directorship in Steiner early July. Unavailable for this special meeting was Director Nolan Reed who was on an excused absence. Steiner, who previously served on the Sun City West Governing Board, was appointed to be the Public Relations Chairman, the position he chaired when that committee created the Volunteer Mural Continued on Page 5 Phoenix Opera Singers & Orchestra offer holiday tunes Happy Holidays everyone! Come celebrate the season with the Phoenix Opera Singers and Orchestra as they Deck the Halls of Palm Ridge Rec Center at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10. Enjoy holiday favorites from the “Hallelujah Chorus” to “O Holy Night” and Continued on Page 5 Page 2 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 October 2014 Rec Centers plans month of weekend entertainment Saturday movies, Sunday concerts fill October Everyone loves getting something for nothing; who doesn’t want free stuff? Well, come October, Sun City West residents will get a month full of weekend freebies! The Free October Weekend Festival offers free movies every Saturday night and free concerts every Sunday evening. No tickets are required for either event in Beardsley Park. Gates open at 5 and the movies begin at dusk, concerts at 7 p.m. Concessions are available at all events. For the Saturday movies, ice cream, popcorn and beverages will be available for purchase. Starting at 5 p.m. Sundays, concert concessions include brats, hotdogs, hamburgers, beverages, chips, popcorn and ice cream. The movies will be shown on the 16 feet by 9 feet screen with the following schedule: Oct. 4: “Now You See Me” – An FBI agent and an Interpol detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with the money. PG-13 Oct. 11: “The Monuments Men” – Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, the film is an action drama focusing on an unlikely World War II platoon, tasked by FDR with going into Germany to rescue masterpieces from Nazi thieves and returning them to their rightful owners. PG-13 Oct. 18: “Chef” – A chef who loses his restaurant job starts up a food truck in an effort to reclaim his creative promise, while piecing back together his estranged family. R (some strong language) Oct. 25: “Million Dollar Arm” – In a last ditch effort to save his career as a sports agent, JB Bernstein concocts a scheme to find baseball’s next great pitcher. Hoping to find a young cricket pitcher he can turn into a major league baseball star, JB travels to India to produce a reality show competition called “Million Dollar Arm.” He discovers Dinesh and Rinku, two 18-year-old boys who have no idea about playing baseball, yet have a knack for throwing a fastball. As the boys learn the finer points of baseball, JB, with the help of Mix his charming friend, Brenda, learns valuable life lessons about teamwork, commitment and what it means to be a family. G The free concerts will be performed in Beardsley Park every Sunday on the following schedule: Oct. 5: Mix – This duo provides an energetic blend of vocal harmonies and guitar. They present an unexpected array of familiar songs sure to appeal to both young and old. Their music selection spans blues to rock, country and western to sweet ballads and folk songs. Mary Alberts’ smoky alto voice blends well with Rick Jordan’s tenor renditions of selections from Roy Orbison, Garth Brooks, Jay and the Americans, The Eagles KT Tunstall and many more. Oct. 12: SilverKats – A local group of five musicians performing classic Rock and Roll. Oct. 19: C Steve – C Steve offers up a Johnny Cash tribute show, with a soulful delivery of some of the Man in Black’s most haunting and timeless tunes. Oct. 26: Second Wind – Bryan Whiteside and Pete Hirschthal are local guitarists playing folk, country and pop. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss any of these free weekends of entertainment! C Steve October 2014 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 Page 3 2nd show added to Veterans Day performances A second show has been added to the Westernaires Chorus Veterans Day performance at Palm Ridge Recreation Center. Shows will be at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. The Jazzy Poms group of the Rhythm Tappers also will perform. Doors open one-half hour before each concert. Tickets are $2.50 and are limited to Sun City West residents only. Tickets are limited and will be available until the room’s capacity is reached. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Wounded Warrior project. Bring your rec card to the Rec Centers box office to purchase two tickets per card, if available. No concessions will be sold. The event is not open to the public. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Save the date Kuentz Happy Hour returns 6 p.m. Nov. 11 Bring your own chair Time to get spooky at Halloween dance It’s the right night for a fright night! Join us for the Halloween Dance, which strangely enough, will be on Halloween night, Friday, Oct. 31, at Palm Ridge Recreation Center. Doors open at 6:30 for the 7 p.m. dance. Wear your costumes and plan to Monster Mash the night away to the music of the 8-Tracks. Ticket price is $10 and tickets go on sale Sept. 9. Tickets will be sold at the door, if there are any available. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes. You can be the judge. BYOB and BYO snacks. �Evil Waze’ aims to provide ultimate Santana Tribute experience The Ultimate Santana Tribute Experience, Evil Waze, comes to Beardsley Park at 7 p.m. Nov. 5. The band features Mike Torres on guitar. Torres, who lives in Phoenix, not only sounds strikingly similar to Santana, but is a mirror image of the guitar legend as well. Learning guitar from his father at age 7, Torres has spent the better part of the last five decades mastering it. He has played with stars such as Michael McDonald, Al DiMeola and Spyro Gyra. Based in Las Vegas, Evil Waze band members include some of the finest musicians from Mexico, Puerto Rico and Cuba. With lead singer Carlos David, who has performed with the likes of Ricky Martin, Carlos Santana, Jennifer Lopez and Alejandro Sanz, no other Santana tribute band matches the realism of Evil Waze. Santana Tribute Band Evil Waze will perform at Beardsley Park Nov. 5. Phoenix resident Mike Torres heads the group. Tickets are $12.50 and may be purchased at the Box Office or online. The show is open to the public. Gates open at 5 the night of the show and full con- cessions – brats, hotdogs, hamburgers, beverages, chips, popcorn and ice cream - will be available for purchase. Dancing will be allowed. Quilters happy to help centenarian celebrate The 8-Tracks will provide the musical entertainment for the Halloween Dance at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 in Palm Ridge Rec Center. Palo Verde Patchers was pleased to help Isabelle Margeson celebrate her 100th birthday with cards, cake and a special quilted wall hanging. Isabelle moved to Sun City West in 1981 when Palo Verde Patchers was just beginning. She was eager to take that first quilting class and join the club, thus being one of its first members. Isabelle loves doing hand work of all kinds and recently worked on applique for the 2015 Raffle Quilt for the group’s 2015 Biennial Quilt Show set for Feb. 28 and March 1 at Palm Ridge Recreation Center. She enjoys both piecing and applique for her quilt work and has completed many quilts for friends and family. Born and raised in Connecticut, Isabelle first learned to quilt there. Her first quilt was a Grandmother’s Flower Garden. Isabelle is a fa- Isabelle Margeson celebrated her 100th birthday with friends at Palo Verde Patchers. miliar face each week at Palo Verde Patchers and she is often showing another member a hand work project or helping them in some other way. Page 4 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 October 2014 Management & Governing Board Governing Board We survived another Directors All Directors: [email protected] PRESIDENT Marion Mosley VICE PRESIDENT James Young July 2012-June 2015 623-444-7707 [email protected] July 2014-June 2017 623-328-9471 Budget & Finance Chair [email protected] TREASURER Nolan Reed SECRETARY Nancy Landwert July 2012-June 2015 623-239-5992 Bowling Chair July 2013-June 2016 623-544-4845 Chartered Clubs Chair [email protected] [email protected] Diane Cheney Jack Steiner July 2014-June 2017 623-546-8026 Long Range Planning Chair [email protected] July 2014-June 2016 623-330-5160 Public Relations Chair [email protected] Wanda Schnabel Kay Williams July 2014-June 2017 623-975-5360 Golf Chair [email protected] July 2013-June 2016 623-566-2894 Properties Chair [email protected] summer! Now it’s time for fall fun and Board work Summer is gone and we are crossing parking lots that was now back in the swing of a concern during the summer. things. For those of you who Residents and outsiders have not had access to seem to be using Fry’s our E-News and local four entrances without papers, Governing any issues. Board Manager Sharon Our Sun City West Schomer announced her Governing Board met retirement, effective with our sister city, Sun Jan. 2, 2015. Sharon City, in September. has served with the Marion Mosley The two boards rePRESIDENT viewed several topAssociation for 16 years and will be greatly ics that appeared to be of missed. Congratulations, issue in both communities. Sharon, we will be awaiting Well before my time in Sun the time when you decide you City West, the two boards are too bored and need to get used to meet. back into a volunteer role. With so many things hapThe summer months were pening in our environment, as expected - hot and humid. we felt it important to restart The monsoon storms helped these discussions, starting some, especially the golf with Gov. Brewer’s signing of courses. We got a break from the Golf Car Bill in late Auwatering the courses for a few gust. That bill, which allows days. There were, unfortu- residents to drive on the nately, some areas that shoulder of the roads without flooded, affecting traffic flow. getting a citation, benefits Speaking of traffic flow, both communities. Fry’s grand opening over the The national elections will Labor Day weekend was a be here before you can say, roaring success. Three days “Oh no, not already!” The of entertainment and free primaries went pretty much as goodies at the store went over expected, with so many unwell. contested positions. There As for the traffic, that ap- were a couple of surprises. I pears to be OK. We haven’t won’t go into details other seen much of drivers criss- than to say that you will see Copyright © 2014 All Rights Reserved General Manager - Michael Whiting, 623-544-6110; [email protected] Editor - Katy O’Grady, 623-544-6027; [email protected] News Asst. - Claudia Sherrill, 623-544-6644; [email protected] Member Services - 623-544-6100 more Sun City West residents on the ballots. October brings with it the need to review 2015 budget requirements. As I mentioned before, we also will be looking at policy updates to allow for investment and reserve studies. The goal is to be able to identify a reserve cap and investment program. I know what you are thinking, and in answer to your concerns: No, we are not going at this willynilly. Nope, our approach will be very conservative! I almost forgot to ask - how do you like our new looks? The Metal Club building got updated early this summer and R.H. Johnson is currently being updated. Let us know what you think. By the way, the Meet the President program is in effect again this year. Hours are 9 to 11 a.m. every Monday. Feel free to stop by, and be safe out there, especially in your golf cars. MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS The next Governing Board Workshop is at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, in the Lecture Hall. The next regular Governing Board meeting begins at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct 23, in the Social Hall. The public is invited to both sessions. The Governing Board will meet Mondays with the General Manager in its Operations Meetings at 1:30 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 6 and Oct. 20. These sessions, which are open to the public, are in the Governing Board Conference Room in the Administrative Offices. Membership as of July 1, 2014: 28,341 David Wilson July 2012-June 2015 623-229-6903 Special Projects Chair [email protected] Board Manager Sharon Schomer 623-544-6115 [email protected] Recreation Centers of Sun City West 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, AZ, 85375 [email protected] WWW.SUNCITYWEST.COM Sun City West is a senior community for individuals 55 and older. Printed by Independent Newspapers. The meeting schedule is subject to change. Call 623-544-6115 for meeting dates and other Governing Board information. Residents also are encouraged to check scwaz.com and sign up for the e-newsletter. October 2014 www.suncitywest.com “Jam Sessions” resume in the Kuentz Courtyard Join us in the Kuentz Courtyard Monday, Oct. 13 and Oct. 27 for the third season of “Jam Sessions.” If you play a guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, harmonica or just want to listen, come out and enjoy yourself. We supply the sound and chairs for the musicians. The courtyard has seating for the public. For information, call Dori Miller at 623544-6193. Phoenix Opera delivers holiday sounds From Page 1 “Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer” will be performed. There will be something for everyone! Tickets are $20 and go on sale Oct. 14 online and at the Rec Centers box office. Doors open at 6:30 and complimentary holiday cookies and refreshments will be available Tickets for New Year’s Eve dinner party on sale this month From Page 1 Ticket price is $60 and residents may purchase tickets in person at the Rec Centers box office beginning Oct. 14. Online ticket sales begin Oct. 29 for residents and non-residents alike. Tickets will not be sold at the door. There is limited seating, so don’t miss out on the celebration. Get your tickets early. Recreation Centers of Sun City West Talent lines up to entertain in Kuentz Courtyard Join us as we begin the fourth season of local talent performing in the Kuentz Courtyard. The ad asking for talent in the March Rec Center News generated a great response and the slots were filled in just two weeks. There will be new talent plus many favorites returning. Starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, here is your line-up for October. Oct. 7: Marce Fast, singer/guitarist Oct. 14: Tony Miller, singer/guitarist Oct. 21: Betty Dorsey, singer Oct. 28: Second Wind, singers/guitarists Bryan Whiteside and Pete Hirschthal For information, call Dori Miller at 623-5446193. Newcomers coffee introduces residents to Rec Centers staff, service groups and clubs The Newcomers’ Orientation & Coffee will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30. Doors open at 9 a.m. at the R.H. Johnson Social Hall. This is an opportunity to promote our clubs and help new residents get acquainted with all the community has to offer. Ninth director named to fill vacancy From Page 1 project currently displayed outside of Member Services. Director Steiner will serve through June 30, 2015. The March 2015 elections will be held for the three director positions which expire in June plus a 2-year term position, which will complete Oaks’ remaining term. Residents may visit with the clubs and service groups until introduction of staff at 9:30 and the power point presentation that follow. If you are not a new resident but have never attended the Newcomer’s orientation, you are welcome as well. Make plans for Toys for Kids From Page 1 nity Center, MIHS El Mirage Family Health Center, Army (Veterans Group) and Nadaburg School District. For information, call Kay Benz, president of the Women’s Social Club at 623544-6704. 623-544-6000 Page 5 Mark Your Calendars! An Art and Photography Expo is coming to Sun City West Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015. Local artists and photographers will display their finest work, with something for every taste and budget. More about this next month. Two options for club officers to attend mandatory meeting The mandatory Chartered Club Officers Meeting will be offered two days, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 and 8 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 in R.H. Johnson Social Hall. This meeting will review Rule, Regulations and Procedures. It is every Club’s re- sponsibility to provide a minimum of one officer to represent their club in order to protect the club’s charter as well as its IRS exempt status. Please confirm your club’s attendance by calling Peggy at 623-544-6031 or emailing her at [email protected]. Kuentz clubs await open house visitors Join us Saturday, Oct. 11 for Kuentz Chartered Clubs’ annual open house. Visit with the clubs that use the Kuentz Recreation Center on a regular basis. Some of our golf clubs will also be there. We will have demonstrations by the clubs and refreshments by the Rec Centers. We will have entertainment in the courtyard by various clubs from 10 to 11:45 a.m. for you to enjoy while visiting the rooms. You have the opportunity to head over to the Stardust Theatre at 11:45 a.m. for the Ambassadors of SCW. They will be giving you a sampling of the upcoming season’s productions. Clubs participating include Basketeers, Boomers, Calligraphy, Creative Silk Flowers, Creative Stitchers, Cribbage, Dancing Arts, Decorative Art, Leather Carvers, Mac-CroKnit, SCW Men’s Niner’s Golf, Musicians, Palo Verde Patchers, Rhythm Tappers, SCW Art, Softball, Tennis, Theatre West, Weavers West, Westernaires, Women’s Social and Woodworking. Questions? Contact Dori Miller at 623-544-6193. Page 6 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West July Financials (Preliminary) FInAnCIAl SuMMARY: Cur Month Total Revenue Cur Month Total Expenditures REVENUE Membership Fees Recreation Fees Golf Fees Bowling Fees Ancillary Revenue Special Events Asset Preservation Fee Merchandise Sales Food and Beverage Interest Income Facilty Investment Fee Other Income YTD Total Revenue KEY YTD Total Expenditures Month Actual Month Budget YTD Actual YTD Budget 1,086,120 1,002,699 12,838,530 190,621 188,033 190,621 188,033 6,276,884 42,451 42,632 42,451 42,632 606,561 15,512 (2,637) 4,500 17,800 1,808 8,038 4,500 15,512 17,800 (2,637) 1,808 77,350 539,150 216,000 230,100 216,000 2,913,600 9,214 9,814 9,214 9,814 217,154 0 0 0 0 9,581 0 0 5,350 8,100 0 672 5,350 9,581 0 8,100 0 223,329 1,496,736 1,589,671 1,496,736 23,829,241 EXPENDITURES 2513513 2232010 12996322 12663992 23519209 Wages & Benefits 984,643 1,085,288 984,643 1,085,288 12,963,209 Utilities 238,808 237,783 238,808 237,783 2,258,955 20,710 19,139 20,710 355,349 Repair & Maintenance Interest & Financial Legal & Professional Taxes & Insurance Supplies & Services Landscape Maintenance Employee Related Depreciation 101,486 19,139 13,049 43,996 57,858 106,392 180,835 13,027 42,614 60,348 83,039 106,392 101,486 180,835 13,049 13,027 43,996 42,614 57,858 60,348 733,649 1,214,183 148,104 1,234,465 260,706 257,000 260,706 257,000 3,084,000 22,603 944 22,603 185,526 Total Expenditures 1,838,257 2,174,703 1,838,257 2,174,703 23,446,044 Excess (Deficit) Revenue over Ependitures (248,586) (677,967) (248,586) (677,967) 383,197 Capital Project Expenditures 1,374,206 1,374,206 Complete financial statements are posted monthly on scwaz.com (Reports section) Bowling Lineage by Quarter 6,496,639 Tennis Courts Kuentz 65,000 3,880 0 0 Resurface Outdoor Walking Track 160,000 0 Fitness Equipment Arts & Crafts Foam Roof Repair & Re-Coat Restroom Expansion, Pickleball Pool liners & spas, Palm Ridge indoor Replace Theatre Seating & Carpet Maintenance Equipment Pebblebrook Stardust 51,000 0 80,000 0 200,000 75,895 60,000 0 85,000 50,000 0 0 70,000 0 157,500 0 92,496 70,199 61,000 92,889 0 87,408 Grandview 129,566 104,493 Deer Valley 130,073 134,142 Echo Mesa Infrastructure 120,000 104,000 Arts & Crafts Restroom Remodel Palm Ridge Budget Cost YTD Total Parking Lot Lighting (Social Hall to Library) Pool Locker Rooms Remodeled 674,722 34,589 Computer Hardware Pool U.V. Filtration 519,216 148,104 944 Beardsley 222,770 34,589 Project Color and Stripe 7-Tennis Courts 0 1,589,671 83,039 RH Johnson 97,200 Total Resources Operating Expenditures Administration 39,484 230,100 672 DEFINITIONS Revenue: Funds available to RCSCW Expenditures: Costs incurred by RCSCW Fiscal Year 2014-Capital Projects $50,000 or Higher 2014 Budget 1,002,699 October 2014 Editor’s note: These are preliminary financials, contingent upon completion of our annual audit. favorable to budget unfavorable to budget 1,086,120 8,038 623-544-6000 Desert Trails Well Replacement Energy Conservation Safety & Structural Integrity Changing Demographics Equip Replacement (A/C, boilers, etc) Grandview Pro Shop Remodel RHJ Underlayment Replacement Pebblebrook Lake #4 Stardust Cart Paths, Maint Yard Slurry Seal 201,265 150,843 127,752 118,909 1,200,000 0 90,000 0 100,000 50,000 0 0 60,000 371 75,000 0 50,000 60,000 55,000 Golf Rounds by Quarter 0 0 0 October 2014 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 SCW Tennis represented at USTA sectionals Page 7 Stardust Theatre With any newly formed District team, the beginning of the tournament season is a telltale sign for at the the remainder of the year. Phoenix Expectations were high in Tennis CenJanuary after seeing the imter in May, mense talent on a team with the three players from around the will comValley. pete at the But three women on the Southwest USTA 8.0 team, Sun City Sectional West residents Peggy Sue Tournament Kruger, Lindsay Davidson in Albuand Carol O’Brien, playing querque, out of the Surprise Tennis N.M., Sept. Center, prevailed over the 19-21. unknown by winning match Carol O’Brien practices in Canada, her home country, to R e s u l t s compete at the USTA Sectionals in Albuquerque. after match will be in throughout the season. By winning the USTA the November issue of Rec Center News. Oct. 24-Nov. 9, “Social Security,” presented by Theatre West. Evening shows Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. Matinees Thursday and Sunday. Nov. 21-23, Greaseland Variety Show, presented by the Rhythm Tappers Evening shows Friday and Saturday. Matinees Saturday and Sunday. Dec. 11-14, My Favorite Holiday Things, presented by the Westernaires Box office hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon. Tickets $7 each Every Thursday, Friends of the Library present movies, 7 p.m., $2 donation requested. Need a new rec card? Peggy Sue Kruger, who says her serve is her best weapon on the court, aims to win at the Sectional tournament to play at Nationals which will be contested in Surprise in October. All Rec Centers members are reminded they can get a brand new rec card if their old one is faded or worn out. With more and more facilities swiping member cards, you might find your card won’t read easily or has an outdated member number style. Simply bring your old card to Member Services between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays, and we’ll take an updated photo and issue you a new card. If you don’t have your old card, there is a $10 replacement fee. Lindsay Davidson, an aggressive net player, was an integral player on the team to capture the District championship. OCTOBER 2014 SUNDAY MONDAY 5 Concert in the Park, 5 pm 12 Concert in the Park, 5 pm 13 19 Concert in the Park, 5 pm 20 26 Concert in the Park, 5 pm 6 27 TUESDAY GM Ops 1:30 pmBoard Conf. Room WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 1 Chartered Club Officers, 2 6 pm Johnson Social Hall Chartered Club Officers, 8 am Johnson Social Hall Properties 9 am Long Range Planning 1 pm Stardust Movie 7 pm 9 Bowling 9 am Golf 1:30 pm Stardust Movie, 7 pm FRIDAY 3 Rec Center News deadline SATURDAY 4 Movie in the Park 7 pm Board Workshop 11 9 am Lecture Hall Kuentz Open House, 10 am Movie in the Park 7 pm 7 Budget & Finance 9 am Public Relations 1 pm You Think You Have Talent, 11 am Kuentz Courtyard 8 Tour Kuentz 9 am Jam Session, 1 pm Kuentz Courtyard 14 Tour Beardsley 9 am Investment, 9 am Chartered Clubs 1:30 pm You Think You Have Talent, 11 am Kuentz Courtyard 15 Tour RH Johnson 9 am 16 Tour Palm Ridge 9 a.m. Stardust Movie 7 pm 17 18 Movie in the Park 7 pm GM Ops 1:30 pm Board Conf. Room 21 Budget & Finance 1 pm You Think You Have Talent, 11 am Kuentz Courtyard 22 23 Board meeting 9 am Social Hall Stardust Movie 7 pm 24 25 Movie in the Park 7 pm l Jam Session, 1 pm Kuentz Courtyard 28 You Think You Have Talent, 11 am Kuentz Courtyard 29 30 Newcomers Coffee, 8 am Johnsocn Social Hall 31 10 To confirm events, call 623-544-6032. To confirm Governing Board activities, call 623-544-6115. Halloween Dance, 7 pm Palm Ridge Page 8 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West PORA/Community News 623-544-6000 October 2014 October 2014 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 Page 9 Community News Community Fund of SCW provides vital help to residents The Community Fund of Sun City West provided vital financial help to Sun City West residents in the amount of $47,779 in the first six months of 2014. According to its President Jerry Overton, the Community Fund paid bills for its confidential clients after reviewing their financial conditions and their inability to pay for these vital needs. As an example, a plumbing bill of $1,495, a HVAC repair of $837, and a heater replacement of $356 were paid by checks to their vendors. More frequent invoices paid were for mortgages, rent, property taxes and utilities. The Community Fund operates only in Sun City West and is an allvolunteer 501c3 corporation. It operates using donated funds and, after expenses related to the annual fundraising campaign, approximately 95 percent of its remaining revenues are used to pay bills for its clients. Its funds come from fundraising from Sun City West residents, donations from churches and organizations such as PORA, Rotary, Kiwanis, etc. In 2013, the fund raised $100,000, far less than it paid out. Knowing that the need is growing, the Community Fund is increasing its efforts to raise revenues. It has a new web site that will accept donations by credit cards after Oct. 1 — www.CommunityFundSunCityWest.org, or donations may be sent to Community Fund of Sun City West, 13940 Meeker, Suite 115, PMB 613, Sun City West, AZ 85375. Sun City West residents who need financial help and believe we might be able to help them can call the hot line, 623-546-1122. Call Center offers volunteer opportunity Answer calls and provide personalized assistance in our call center. Provide information about available transportation services in the area to link callers to available transportation services. Provide warm transfers to connect callers to transportation partners. Shifts of 4 hours are available. Call Kathy Chandler 623-282-9300 or email [email protected]. Call Center is based at the Benevilla office in Surprise. Community service organizations PORA: 13815 Camino del Sol; 623-584-4288 PRIDES: 14630 R.H. Johnson Blvd.; 623-584-2878 Posse: 20450 Stardust Blvd.; 623-584-5808 Foundation: 14465 R.H. Johnson Blvd; 623-584-6851 Community Fund: 623-546-1122 (leave a message; calls will be returned) Friends of the Library: Call the library at 623-5446130 If your community group has news about Sun City West, send it to [email protected] before the first Friday of the month prior to publication. FOUND: WOMAN’S RING A woman’s ring was turned in to the front desk at PORA Nov. 15, 2012. The person turning in the ring did not leave a name or telephone number but said they found it near 145th Drive in Sun City West. We have posted notices regarding this ring in our e-newsletter more than once and to date, no one has come forward to claim the ring. If you think this could be your ring, we will need for you to call 623-584- 4288 or come by the PORA office with a detailed description of your ring. For information, call Karen Bertelsen, PORA Marketing Coordinator, at 623-584-4288, Ext. 414. Page 10 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 October 2014 Phone Numbers MAIN TELEPHONE NUMBER: 623-544-6000 RH JOHNSON REC CENTER: 544-6105 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd. Fitness Center: 544-6107 Swimming Pool: 544-6106 Tennis Reservations: 544-6151 Mini Golf, Table Tennis, Wii, Arcade, Racquetball, Bocce: 544-6108 Ceramics: 546-0975 Lapidary: 584-8952 Lawn Bowls: 584-0617 or 544-6147 Men’s Club; 544-6150 Metal Club: 584-0150 Model Railroad: 544-6148 Rip �N’ Sew: 546-4050 Silvercraft: 584-8153 VILLAGE STORE: 544-6135 (located at R.H. Johnson Rec Center) RH JOHNSON LIBRARY: 544-6130 Data Resource Center: 544-6644 SPORTS PAVILION (Bowling): 544-6140 Memo’s Bistro: 544-6116 BEARDSLEY REC CENTER: 544-6524 12755 Beardsley Road at Stardust Boulevard Pool/Fitness/Mini Golf: 544-6525 Bridge Club: 544-6529 Clay Club: 544-6530 Copper Cookers: 544-6532 Photography: 544-6520, 544-6521 KUENTZ REC CENTER: 544-6561 14401 R.H. Johnson Blvd. Swimming Pool/Fitness: 544-6561 Softball: 544-6157, 544-6158 Stardust: 584-7025 Weavers: 544-6515 Women’s Social: 546-4236 Woodworking: 546-4722 PALM RIDGE REC CENTER: 544-6580 13800 W. Deer Valley Drive Swimming Pool/Fitness: 544-6581 Computers West: 214-1546 Stained Glass: 544-6586 GOLF OPERATIONS: 544-6037 Tee Time Confirmation: 544-6044 Tee Time Reservations: scw.totalegolf.com Course Conditions: 544-6175 DEER VALLEY: 544-6016 DESERT TRAILS: 544-6017 ECHO MESA: 544-6014 GRANDVIEW: 544-6013 Crooked Putter: 544-6090 PEBBLEBROOK: 544-6010 STARDUST: 544-6012 TRAIL RIDGE: 544-6015 ADMINISTRATION General Manager: 544-6110 Human Resources: 544-6123 Member Services: 544-6100 Rec Center News: 544-6644 Website: 544-6133 Recreation Manager: 544-6114 Tours & Scheduling: 544-6129 Box Office: 544-6093 Club Contacts Arts & Crafts • Art - Sun West, Virginia Miller, 214-7912 • Basketeers, Penny Plass: 476-5151/Jean Lytle: 518-4714 • Beaders, Arlene Hall: 4667735 • Calligraphy, Dale Hornyan-Toftoy: 546-8502/Judy Ross: 584-8698 • Ceramics West, Nancy Dobbins: 792-8993 • Clay Club, James Herr: 975-5551 • Copper Enameling and Glass Arts, Janette Gricol: 584-1465 • Creative Stitchers, Leone Jung: 546-2643 • Decorative Art, Kathy Capps: 546-5924 • Encore Needle & Craft, Joy Hicks: 584-4846 • Johnson Lapidary, Glen Renshaw: 602-552-6802 • Leather Carvers, Donald Fordyce: 606-7102 • Mac-Cro-Knit, Mary Kocha: 556-5929 • Metal Club, James Bergstrom: 546-6856 • Palo Verde Patchers, Karen Justus: 251-7893 • Photography West, Donald Robinson: 556-9618 • Porcelain Painters, Kaye Renshaw: 602-582-5308 • Rip �n’ Sew, Eva Weisberg: 792-7186/Linda Gran: 5845046 • Scrapbooking, Papercrafts & More, Elyse Soffer: 975-4577 • Silk Flowers, Wauneita Haupt: 546-0665 • Stained Glass Crafters, Rose Waldon: 602885-7222 • Toy-ki Silvercraft, Norman Drutman: 433-9008 • Weavers West Guild, Pat Mader: 214-5703 • Woodworking, Tim Flynn: 505-3259 • Zymurgy, Gary Dawson: 480-392-2181 Cards & Games • Bridge-Kiva West Duplicate, June Heuser: 5845851 • Bridge-One Partner, Eugene Mitofsky: 505-7206 • Bridge-Tuesday Contract, William Lafave: 5336440 • Bunco, Viv Hennessey: 556-4818 • Canasta West, Arlene Rozmus: 546-3803 • Club 52 Card Club, Raymond Langlois: 602-9996688 • Cribbage, Mary Brokaw: 214-8279 • Euchre Card Club, John Bellinger: 602-793-6755 • Five-Hundred Card, Marcel Mantha, 466-5115 • Mah Jongg, Norma Platt: 214-0767 • Pan Card Club,Barbara Harris: 975-4501 • Pinochle, Jim Thompson: 444-7736 • Saturday Night Gamesters, Vard Miller: 5845396 • Sheepshead, Jim Linzmeier: 262-424-6281 Dance • Country Western, Darris Larsen: 975-6241 • Hillcrest Dance & Social, Joe Oliver: 214-6801 • International Social & Dance, Anna Besmer: 5215701 • Latin Ballroom, Wilbur Lider: 584-8543 • Line Dancers, Martha Williams: 556-9093 • Westerners Square Dance, Ralph Kwapiszeski: 688-0670 Health & Fitness • Arthritis Club, Barbara Sumner: 544-7775 • Dance for the Health of It, Pamela Spears: 602-6794220 • Energetic Exercise, Joan Hawkinson: 255-6358 • Fitness Club, Andrea Ellen Green: 249-7911 • Handi-Capables, JJ Jones: 520-518-2173 • Water Fitness, Alicia Kelley: 975-3070 • Yoga, Patricia Snodgrass: 214-2494 Hobbies & Travel • Agriculture, Keith Morrow: 546-3080 • Automotive Restoration, Tom Jones: 503-8873430 • Broadcast Club, William Parsons: 546-4946 • Coin & Stamp, Fred Bubeheimer: 377-6621 • Computers West, Bruce Merrihew: 584-7440 • Garden Club, David Hodgins: 584-5962 • Investment Club, Barry Hoke: 322-0909 • Model Railroad, Bob Rose: 826-3448 • Recreational Vehicle, Diane Thoene: 214-5534 • Rockhounds West, Marcia Dorris: 738-9337, Linda Blakley: 425-760-0022 Music & Performance • Dancing Arts, Marie Farmer: 544-7842 • Karaoke, Betty Dorsey: 975-5345 • Musicians Club, Tony Miller: 556-9720 • Organ & Keyboard, Ronald Aron: 537-9092 • Rhythm Tappers, Kaye Prokosch: 651-755-5690 • Stardust Theatre Council, Lu Gay: 584-0094 • Theatre West, Al Lombardos:: 546-3689 • Westernaires Chorus, Jim Blexrud: 544-8381 Social • Boomers, Sue Fitzsimmons: 234-1696 • Canine Companions, Diane Sullivan: 363-4909 • Club Español, Mary Ann Jasken: 701-866-9460 • Friends of the Library, Larry Woods: 556-8949 • Men’s Club, Bob Ringhofer: 566-1026 • Singles Club, Carol Sarna: 255-4965 • Sunshine Animal Club, Robert Stebbins: 5442356 • Women’s Social Club, Kay Benz: 544-6704 Sports - Golf • Deer Valley Men, Ronnie Skogrand: 518-3546 • Deer Valley Women, Pat Emswiler: 206-550-3713 • Desert Trails Men, Carl Wenger: 309-854-1687 • Desert Trails Women 18ers and 9ers, Donna Claudon: 584-9024/Sue Geller: 546-6322 • Echo Mesa Men, Mick Waas: 584-4948 • Echo Mesa Women, Norma Stout: 544-9759 • Golf Council SCW, Karen Hunter: 544-6986 • Grandview Men, Joseph Holt: 322-9524 • Grandview Women, Julianne Kleager: 755-8853 • Lady Putters SCW, Janette Gricol: 584-1465 • Men’s Niners, Howard Allnut: 214-0583 • Men’s Putting, Wayne Bergin: 606-7427 • Pebblebrook Men, David Campbell: 518-4871 • Pebblebrook Women, Claudia Evans: 214-1349 • Pebblebrook Ladies Niners, Elyse Wiegand: 2555324 • Stardust Men, Bob England: 556-8306 • Stardust Women, Charleen Johnson, 546-6495 • Stardust Women Niners, Pauline Phillips: 975-0912 • Trail Ridge Men, Gary Bosak: 556-4812 • Trail Ridge Women, Deb Hodnett: 249-7585 Sports • Bocce, Michael Schlaff: 414-1830 • Bowlers Association, Dale Stoltenow: 612-360-4371 • Crestview Bike Riders, Greg Swift: 503-981-2951 • Horseshoe, Jerry Metcalf: 323-972-4689 • Johnson Lawn Bowls, John Preston: 251-1006 • Men’s Billiards, Don Nicks: 433-8524 • Mini-Golfers, Sue Williams: 337-4558 • Mis-Cues Ladies Billiards, Judy Malm: 556-1528 • Pickleball, Ken Holtz: 2155854 • Racquetball/ Handball/Whisperball, Jan Warren: 214-3760 • Shuffleboard, Charles Inman: 980-2658 • Softball, Bob Dobbins: 792-8993 • Sportsman’s, Tom Sloan: 203-2683 • Tennis Club, Janet Simcic: 214-8935 - Platform Tennis, Ron Gliot: 584-7838 - Table Tennis, Jack Wetherbie: 547-6263 - Tennis, Mal Jacobson: 546-1145 - Volleyball, Dawn Wakefield: 271-8511 Chartered Clubs leadership is subject to change. The list will be updated as necessary. Call 544-6031. October 2014 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 All States Clubs Submit All States Club news by the first day of each month (for the next month’s publication) to [email protected]. All submissions for November 2014 are due by Oct. 1. If you do not have a computer, please print and mail to 22211 Lobo Lane, Sun City West, AZ 85375. Welcome back to all the clubs that were dark for the summer; the news about all their new events is coming in daily and it sounds like they are all prepared for a great opening season. The All States Club will sponsor the annual meeting in January or February for all the presidents of the various clubs and their social chairpersons, all presidents will be notified by mail in December as to the date, time and place for the meeting. These meetings are always very informative as all presidents have an opportunity to get up and talk about what their club is doing, pass on tips about fun things they have done, etc., to other presidents. We encourage all presidents and chairpersons to attend. Refreshments will be served. Information: 623-214-8150. ALL STATES Welcome to all new and former members. Those who are not yet members, we look forward to your joining us in re-establishing the club. This is a joint project and we look forward to working with everyone. The board has been busy planning programs to kick off the new year. “Meet and Greet” will be Nov. 8 in the Quail & Coyote Rooms in the SCW Foundation Complex. We will gather between 4 and 6 p.m. Come and share your stories about where you lived, what you did as a kid, where you went to school and where you worked. Do you remember the U505 German submarine being pulled out of Lake Michigan and across Lake Shore Drive to be placed in the Museum of Science & Industry? We will have board members ready to take your dues ($10 per person, which includes a new badge). If you wish to join sooner, applications are in the Visitors Center and on the website. Go to il.scwclubs.com and click on Membership. There you will find a link to the application. Also, share your suggestions on what you ILLINOIS would like to do as a club. There are so many things to do in Arizona bring your ideas. We look forward to seeing everyone and know you will help us make the Illinois State Club the friendliest club in the West. Information: Diane, 623-4660512 or Sandy, membership, 623850-3610. The Iowa Club meets for breakfast every second Monday of each month throughout the year at 8:30 a.m. at Tivoli Gardens, 12535 W. Bell Road. No reservations required and you need not be a member to attend. Cost is $8.50 inclusive. Membership is $10 per year. The Fall Harvest Picnic is set for Nov. 15 in Beardsley Park Ramada 1. Tickets are $10. Information: Mary Ruddy, 623258-8061. IOWA Summer is over and now the fun begins for Minnesotans who are in SCW for the great fall, winter and spring months. As plans for a welcome back breakfast have changed, please mark the date change for the November event now. The date has been moved to Friday, Nov. 14, rather than earlier in the month, as was announced in last month’s Rec Center News. We know that many more winter visitors will have returned by then. There also is a location change, and breakfast will be at the Elks Club on Union Hills Drive in Sun City. The time remains 9 a.m. Cost will be the same as last year, members $10 and guests $12. We are looking for volunteers to help plan and help with the events If you have some computer knowledge we could really use your help. Information: Jean, 623-5460557. MINNESOTA Montana Club Valley of the Sun will kick off the 2014-2015 season with the Annual Fall Picnic Nov. 13 at Beardsley Park. Beverages at noon, lunch at 12:45 p.m. Cost is $19 per person. An array of chicken, BBQ beef, beans, salads, dessert and beverages will be offered. Send your reservation and check to Linda Gran, 21008 N. Bola Court, Sun City West, AZ, 85375. Phone 623584-5046 for information. In addition, join us Dec. 7 at the Del Webb Center for Performing Arts in Wickenburg for a 2:30 p.m. performance of “Deep in the Heart of Christmas,” by the Texas MONTANA Tenors. Price is $45 per ticket, and only 40 tickets are available. Reservations to Karen Munson, 20002 N. 87th Drive, Peoria, AZ 85382, no later than Oct. 5. For information, call 623-362-8622. Welcome Back Pizza Party is at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 at Sun City West Foundation. Cost is $10 for members and $13 for guests. Make checks payable to Nebraska Club and mail to 14524 W. Robertson Drive, SCW, AZ 85375-2833. Nebraska Fest is at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the Sun City Elks Lodge, 10760 W. Union Hills Drive in Sun City. Cost is $12 for members and $15 for guests. Make checks payable to Nebraska Club and mail to 13006 N. 98th Ave., Sun City, AZ, 85351-3224. The men meet each Tuesday at 6 a.m. at Hole �N One Restaurant in SCW. Co-ed breakfast is each Saturday at 8 a.m. at Tivoli Gardens on Bell Road. Ladies bridge is at 11:30 a.m. the third Friday each month at Briarwood Country Club. Reservations are required by calling 623975-1792 or 623-322-2442. Dues are $10 per person. Mail checks to 13945 Rico Drive, Sun City West, AZ 85375-2800. NEBRASKA Ohio Club activities planned for October 2014 are as follows: Monthly Club Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at Tivoli Gardens, 12555 W. Bell Road, Surprise. Octoberfest �Welcome Back’ Luncheon/Party is at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at Haus Murphy Restaurant, 5739 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale. Reservations are due by Oct. 8, $ 27.50 per person. Call Bea, 623-584-5410 or Ruth, 623-5845813. All members and guests are welcome. Information: Ruth Laymon, president, 623-584-5813; membership: Richard Borczak, 623-214-6201. OHIO The State of Oregon Club will have a Welcome Back party, Friday, Nov. 14 at the Foundation Hall in Sun City West in the Quail/Coyote Rooms. The approximate cost will be $13 per person including the $5 annual dues. More details will be available in mid-October when the Snowbird planning committee returns to Arizona. If you would like to participate in this or other State of Oregon Club activities email [email protected]. All current or past Oregon residents, families, and others with an interest OREGON in Oregon are welcome. Information: Penny, 623 9337021 after mid-October or 503 5804636 (cell) anytime. Reservation forms for the Welcome Back Party will be available by email or mail in late October. This year, the club decided to turn things around and hold a different “Free Members Event.” We hope all our members will join us Wednesday, Nov. 12 for a free, catered spaghetti dinner provided by Sharko’s. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and dinner is scheduled for 5. The buffet menu will include: penne pasta with marinara sauce, meatballs, tossed salad, rolls and butter and dessert. Coffee will be provided, but you may bring any other drink. We will be asking for a $5 reservation deposit per person. Since we will be opening up the 2015 dues at this event, you may use the $5 deposit toward next year’s dues, or it may be refunded to you. We are trying to wrap up 2015 dues early this year. The “Sociable Singles” table will be available for those who wish to socialize with other singles. For new membership information or renewal, call Jack at 623975-0561. Deadline for this event is Nov. 7. PENNSYLVANIA Well, it’s getting to that time of year when all the Snowbirds start to return to the warm nests they vacated for the summer. Planning for the fall season is almost complete, we will begin our new season Oct. 27 at Beardsley Park with Famous Dave’s meal of roasted chicken, ribs, barbequed chicken, with beverages, sides and cookies, followed by a Treasure Hunt with prizes for the winners. The time will be announced in the club newsletter along with your coupons for reservations. The Christmas event is at Broadway Palms Dinner Theater, for dinner and the well-known story of “A Miracle on 34th Street.” The date is Dec. 11, and the trip will include round-trip transportation, dinner and the wonderful play, so mark your calendar for that also. The price will be in the newsletter. If you are not a member, give us a call and we will do the rest, the only requirement is that you or your spouse or friend must have lived in Washington State at some time in your life. The dues are $10 per person a year and we would love to have all of the WASHINGTON STATE Page 11 newcomers from Washington State join our group - it’s the best. Nov. 30 will be the annual meeting and election of new officers in Summit Hall A in Palm Ridge. This will be followed by a taste of the grape along with some great imported cheeses and a chance to meet all of our new members. Mark that on your calendar also, this is a complimentary function and all members are invited to join us. More information on this and all upcoming events may be found in the September club newsletter. We are looking for volunteers to serve on the board. If you feel you would like to serve or you have membership questions, please call 623-214-8150. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again in October and wishing all a safe and pleasant return. You know you are a true Wisconsinite when you stayed the entire summer this year. Plenty of mosquitoes and hot, muggy, foggy, rainy, rainy weather. Everything was so lush and green into the fall—makes for a fun time at the Badger games. Go Badgers. Welcome back Wiscos. Hope you all had a great time and are ready to enjoy the exciting upcoming club events. The first event will be the “Welcome Back” picnic at Beardsley Park, Ramada’s 1, 2, & 3, at noon Friday, Nov. 14. Texas Roadhouse will be catering the event. Members pay $9, guests pay $11. You should be receiving your information flyer soon. There will be no entertainment or games this year but we will have a 50/50 raffle. Call Sue at 623-594-1893. Holiday dinner at Briarwood with musical entertainment by Stan Leavitt will be Tuesday, Dec. 9. This event always fills up early. Call Linda, 623-399-8237. Enjoy breakfast with fellow Wisconsinites at 8:30 a.m. the second Monday of the month at Tivoli Gardens, 12535 W. Bell Road, Surprise. Order off the menu. Individual checks. Be sure to wear your Wisconsin name badge for a drawing for a free breakfast. Call Carol, 623214-6661 by the Friday before to reserve a space. We welcome any Wisconsinites new to the area or who just want to join our club for the great fun you hear about. Call the membership chairwoman, Pat, at 623 -546-0853. Information: President Bob, 623399-8237, or www.scwclubs.com/wi. WISCONSIN Page 12 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 Ocyober 2014 Golf/Sports SCW Mentors host �First Swing’ clinic Stardust Golf Course in Sun City West will host the popular November “First Swing” golf clinic structured specifically for persons who want to learn to play golf. Taking place from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, this hands-on clinic will be free to Sun City West residents who have current rec cards, and to Controlled Neighborhood Play card holders from other senior communities, if room is available. The Sun City West Mentors will host this spe- Reid-West Golf Academies Clinics cial day to encourage friends and neighbors who are interested in learning the game, and those who have not played in a long while, to come out and learn some basic skills. The hands-on instruction will cover woods, irons, putting, chipping and basic information about playing the game of golf. Space is limited to 60 people, and reservations must be made by sending an email request to [email protected] or calling 623-5446618. Sunday Couples set schedule through end of year Frequently Asked Questions SCW Sunday Couples kept busy through the summer months with the players who stayed here at home. We hope all of you had a great summer, and as you return to Sun City West, you will again look forward to golfing with us. Here is the schedule through the end of the year. Oct. 12 – Pebblebrook Oct. 26 – Stardust Nov. 9 – Trail Ridge Nov. 23 – Echo Mesa Dec. 14 – Desert Trails Dec. 28 – Deer Valley To sign up for an upcoming Sunday, use the sign-up book at the course we will be playing or call Jean Serr at 623214-1501. Rule 16-1e & definition of “line of putt” Q: A player reaches across the hole to tap in a short putt (the hole is between the player and the ball). Is this a breach of Rule 16-1e, Standing Astride or on the Line of Putt? A: No. The line of putt does not extend beyond the hole. There is no penalty for making a stroke in this manner, provided the ball is fairly struck at and not raked into the hole. Core Clinics or reidwestgolfacademies.com October: 11 a.m.-noon Friday, Oct. 3 - Echo Mesa Driver Saturday, Oct. 4 - Echo Mesa Chipping Tuesday, Oct. 7- Echo Mesa Putting Friday, Oct. 10 - Echo Mesa Sand Tuesday, Oct. 14 - Echo Mesa Irons Friday, Oct. 17 - Pebblebrook Woods/Hybrids Tuesday, Oct. 21 - Deer Valley Pitching Friday, Oct. 24 Grandview Driver Tuesday, Oct. 28 - Grandview Chipping Friday, Oct. 31 - Deer Valley Sand November: 11 a.m.noon Monday, Nov. 3 - Grandview Irons Wednesday, Nov. 5 - Echo Mesa Woods/Hybrids Friday, Nov. 7 -Pebblebrook Driver Monday, Nov. 10 - Grandview Putter Wednesday, Nov. 12- Echo Mesa Chipping Friday, Nov. 14 - Pebblebrook Pitching Monday, Nov. 17 - Grandview Sand Wednesday, Nov. 19 - Echo Mesa Irons Friday, Nov. 21 - Pebblebrook Woods/Hybrids Monday, Nov. 24 - Grandview Driver Wednesday, Nov. 26 - Echo Mesa Putter Friday, Nov. 28 - Pebblebrook Chipping If you would like to schedule your own clinic, give us a call and we can set one up for you. 623-687-4333 Clinic prices Resident, $20; non-resident, $25. Each Core Clinic is an hour long and teaches the basic fundamentals of the clinic title. Questions: call 623-6874333. 4-week Beginners Clinic Wednesdays from Oct. 1 to Oct. 22, 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays from Nov. 3 to Nov. 25, 1 t0 2 p.m. Cost: $95 residents, $100 non-residents AimPoint Express We also are offering Aimpoint Express. What is the perfect balance between simplicity and accuracy? This read can be learned in minutes and will give you reliable reads with little time invested. Perfect for any golfer who wants increased accuracy with a non-technical solution. You may also form your own group and shcedule your own clinic at your own day and time.Minimum of 2 and maximum of 8 students. Please Call 623-687-4333 or visit www.reidwestgolfacademies.co m. Note: Clinics are subject to change; check the website at www.reidwestgolfacademies.com for the most updated list. For information, call Reid West, 623- Holes in One Name Ricky James Logan Cordell Kenneth Ruck Kip Baker Bob Lovell Jerry Barbero Paul James DeGraeve Pamela Barnes Harold J. Allen Frank Bagnato Date 7-28-2014 8-3-2014 8-4-2014 8-4-2014 8-8-2014 8-9-2014 8-15-2014 8-15-2014 8-19-2014 8-23-2014 Golf Course Stardust Deer Valley Echo Mesa Desert Trails Pebblebrook Deer Valley Deer Valley Echo Mesa Echo Mesa Echo Mesa Hole 16 17 7 16 11 2 17 2 2 2 Yardage 140 158 130 109 150 131 158 70 90 95 Club 7 iron 5 iron 6 iron Hybrid sand wedge 6 iron 9 iron 5 iron 5 iron Pitching wedge Pitching wedge October 2014 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 Page 13 Men of October tourney returns to SCW Octogenarian Players issue challenge to media, pro athletes This fall marks the fourth year that the Rec Centers of Sun City West will host the United States Racquetball Association (USRA) sanctioned Men of October tournament, which features singles and doubles players, both men and women. The players must be at least 80 to participate. The three-day, round-robin format starts at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, and continues through Saturday, Oct. 25, at the R.H. Johnson Racquetball Club. This event was established to show respect and admiration for senior athletes who love racquetball and have a lifelong commitment to fitness through sports. Tournament Director Greg Steger, who started the event, also instituted the logo and motto for both the tournament and the club: “You don’t stop playing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop playing.” SCW Racquetball Club President Jan Warren credits Steger with “doing an outstanding job of making these senior players feel welcome in the club and in the community. He has also provided a tournament full of fun, competition, and camaraderie.” Warren adds, “All players across the country in this age bracket are aware of this great event, and they look forward to participating each year.” The players who participate in this tournament come from all over the country and are the best in their age group. This year these players have issued a challenge: “Age-Experience-Skill vs. YouthSpeed-Ego” to any Valley sports or news announcers and any pro sports players, to come out and play against some of these senior talents. Their challenge is to play two games to 11 points per game. In the event of a tie score after the two games, the tie goes to the oldest player on the court. The challenge will take place during lunch break on the first day of the Men of October tournament, Thursday, Oct. 23. Interested challengers may contact Greg Steger at 563271-3053 or [email protected], for more information. The Men of October Tournament entry deadline is Oct. 11. In the event too many entries are received, the earliest received applications will receive priority. A $40 entry fee must accompany the entry form. Checks should be made payable to: SCW Racquetball Club. Mail entry form and check to Jan Warren, 12303 W. Prospect Court, Sun City West, AZ 85373, to arrive no later than Oct. 11. Ladies night is back! Date: Oct. 11 Location: Echo Mesa Time: 3-6 p.m. Format: 2-person teams Cost: $20 per person (Must pre-pay by Oct. 6) Please bring a putter, ball and extra cash for 50/50 pot and raffle prizes. $20 includes dinner, one drink and putting. Must pre-pay at Grandview or Echo Mesa Summer Michelob Ultra Senior Challenge Cup a huge success The 2014 Summer Michelob Senior Challenge Cup that began June 14 and ended Aug. 9 was enjoyed by all 70 or more who participated in the four events. There was a Men’s and Women’s Division with gross and net flights determined by the number of players that day. All entry fees were paid back with SCW Gift cards for gross and net winners in each flight. Also, cash prizes for optional skins and closest to the pin were distributed after each event. The gross and net winners for each event were as follows: Grandview; June 14 Men’s 1st Flight 1st Gross John Hernandez, 1st Net Glenn Warrington 2nd Gross Kent Potts, 2nd Net David Eikner 3rd Gross Mike Stogsdill, 3rd Net Mike Bowser Men’s 2nd Flight 1st Gross Ed Williams, 1st Net Duane Streit 2nd Gross Don Mellen, 2nd Net David Helm 3rd Gross Jack Johnson, 3rd Net Mick Burke Men’s 3rd Flight 1st Gross Joe Holt, 1st Net Royce Hall Women’s 1st Flight 1st Gross Barb Howson, 1st Net Kathleen Howell 2nd Gross Anette Petersen, 2nd Net Janice Kent Deer Valley, June 28 Men’s 1st Flight 1st Gross Dirk Prather, 1st Net Richard Martin 2nd Gross John Hernandez, 2nd Net Glenn Warrington 3rd Gross Kent Potts, 3rd Net Jack Johnson Men’s 2nd Flight 1st Gross Duane Streit, 1st Net Mike Burke 2nd Gross David Helm, Men’s 2nd Flight 1st Gross Duane Streit, 1st Net Don Mellen 2nd Gross Dan Studley, 2nd Net Mike Burke 3rd Gross Lynn Elliott, 3rd Net Ed Neibauer 2nd Net Dan Studley 3rd Gross Hay Scanlan, 3rd Net Ed Neibuaer Men’s 3rd Flight 1st Gross Paul Petersen, 1st Net Ron Weinmann Women’s 1st Flight 1st Gross Anette Petersen, 1st Net Sandy Scanlan 2nd Gross Barb Howson, 2nd Net Janice Kent Pebblebrook, July 19 Men’s 1st Flight 1st Gross Mike Stogsdill, 1st Net Jim McJoynt 2nd Gross John Hernandez, 2nd Net Joe Whalen 3rd Gross Kent Potts, 3rd Net Paul Saccomando Men’s 3rd Flight 1st Gross Royce Hall, 1st Net Ron Weinmann 2nd Gross Mike Dory, 2nd Net Larry Anderson Women’s 1st Fight 1st Gross Anette Petersen, 1st Net Barb Howson 2nd Gross Teresa Smith, 2nd Net Kathleen Howell Deer Valley, Aug. 9 Men’s 1st Flight 1st Gross Bob Deede, 1st Net Verne Keeney 2nd Gross Dirk Prather, 2nd Net Paul Saccomando 3rd Gross Glenn Warrington, 2nd Net Ed Jordan Men’s 2nd Flight 1st Gross Mike Burke, 1st Net Duane Streit 2nd Gross Ed Williams, 2nd Net Mike McCord 3rd Gross Ed Weslowski, 3rd Net Bob Collins Men’s 3rd Flight 1st Gross Lynn Elliott, 1st Net Brian Lewis 2nd Gross Ed Neibauer, 2nd Net Royce Hall 3rd Gross Dean Gray, 3rd Net Ron Weinmann Women’s 1st Flight 1st Gross Anette Petersen, 1st Net Teresa Smith 2nd Gross Barb (Howson) Mellen, 2nd Net Janice Kent Congratulations to the following Overall Champions: Overall 4 Event winners: Duane Streit and Anette Petersen. Overall 3 Event winners: Mike Burke and Barb (Howson) Mellen. Low Gross winners: John Hernandez and Teresa Smith. Low Net winners: Glen Warrington and Janice Kent. Page 14 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 October 2014 R.H. Johnson Library The very imaginative ladies of the Mac-Cro-Knit Club of Sun City West have created an extraordinary surprise. See it at the library during the month of October. Even if you are not a regular patron, you will not want to miss this! AMAZING! The R.H. Johnson Library hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. A valid Rec Card is necessary to check out items and use the Data Resource Center. Web site: www.scwlibrary.com. The Library has two exterior return boxes at the horseshoe drive - one for books and one for media. To prevent damage, please take the time to rubber band your materials before depositing. Writers Association’s Seven Hills Writer’s Contest. Her other mysteries include “When Death Intervenes,” “Where Secrets Lie,” “When Colette Died,” and “Who’s Susan?” Her books have made the Barnes & Noble Top Ten Bestseller List and have been featured on Oprah’s Online Reading Café. In addition to mysteries, Hayden is the author of the number one Kindle Angels Best Seller, “Angels Around Us,” the sequel to the WordWright Best Seller “When Angels Touch You.” Both are spiritually uplifting books about miracles and angels. The library is pleased to present award-winning author L.C. Hayden at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 in the Acacia Room of the Palm Ridge Rec Center. Hayden’s talk will be “A Humorous Look at Some of the Amazing Things that Happen to Authors.” For your convenience, her books will be available for purchase and autograph. Complimentary tickets will be distributed at the library to members of the Friends of the Library beginning Oct. 28 and to Sun City West residents beginning Oct. 30. L.C. Hayden is a popMEMBERSHIP ular speaker. She hosted MEETING “Murder Must Air,” the The Friends of the Lilive talk show sponbrary will have a very sored by Mystery Writimportant membership ers of America, and she Jane Kauzlaric meeting at 1:30 p.m. can be found sailing the Library Director Monday, Oct. 13 in the world as a featured Social Hall. Plan to be there speaker on several different and urge other members to atcruise lines. tend. A quorum is necessary in Hayden is a member of Sisorder to elect club officers. ters in Crime, Mystery Babes, and the El Paso Writer’s CHAT WITH LOCAL League. Her latest book, AUTHORS “When the Past Haunts You,” The library’s series of “Chat rose to the number two spot in with Local Authors” resumes Kindle’s Police Procedural Tuesday, Oct. 14. Each “Chat” Best Seller List. The books is a meet-and-greet that gives from her Harry Bronson series you the opportunity to get to have been the finalist for the know some of our very talAgatha Award for Best Novel (“Why Casey Had to Die”) as ented local writers in an inforwell as finalist for Left Coast mal setting. Although authors Crime’s Best Mystery (“What may bring copies of their Others Know.”) She has re- books, you are never required peatedly captured first, second, to make a purchase. and third place status for her Sun City West resident Adriworks at the annual El Paso enne R.C. Carpenter will Writers’ League, and won the sign “Laughing-Cryingcoveted Best of the Best Naked: Falling in Love with Award. She also garnered a God.” In it the author shares second place in Tallahassee’s AUTHOR L.C. HAYDEN - Online catalog - Event photos - Friends of the Library info - Back issues of the enews - Thursday Night Movies - Endowment Fund her 43-year spiritual journey and provides guidance for others on their own journeys. She was a volunteer chaplain in hospitals and retirement homes before moving to Sun City West. Award-winning children’s author Charline Profiri has written stories and poems for children of all ages — everything from board books to novels. Her stories, articles and poems have appeared in “Highlights for Children,” “High Five,” “Pockets” and “My Friend,” among other magazines. She will sign “Counting Little Geckos,” “Guess Who’s In The Desert,” and “Rain, Rain, Stay Today: Southwestern Nursery Rhymes.” She grew up in Phoenix, lived in Tucson, Saudi Arabia, California, New Mexico, New York, and Wisconsin; traveled to 15 countries and now resides in Sun City West. The Friends of the R.H. Johnson Library will have the next book sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Social Hall. All proceeds are used to purchase books, ebooks, audiobooks, DVDs, digital resources, and other items for the library because we do not receive financial support for our materials from either the Recreational Centers of Sun City West or a governmental agency. Our community, once again, has demonstrated an outpouring of support by donating enormous quantities of gently used books, movies, music, audiobooks, and puzzles. Just in time for the holidays, this sale could help you to complete your gift buying early! SAVE THE DATE Don’t Miss a Beat! scw.lib.overdrive.com scwlibrary.com facebook.com/suncitywest scwclubs.com rcscw.com/newsletter Stardust Movies OCT. 2 “The Monuments Men” Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, “The Monuments Men” centers on an unlikely World War II platoon, tasked with going into Germany to rescue artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and returning them to their rightful owners. In a seemingly impossible mission, they find themselves risking their lives in a race against time to avoid the destruction of 1,000 years of culture. Starring George Clooney, Matt Damon and Bill Murray. OCT. 9 The world's most powerful empire is in crisis. Three sons struggle to win their father's favors well as his crown. King Henry II (Peter O'toole) and his queen, Eleanor (Katharine Hepburn), engage in a battle of royal wits that pits elder son Richard (Anthony Hopkins) against his brothers, while the cunning King Philip of France (Timothy Dalton) takes advantage of the internal fracturing in his bid to destroy their kingdom. “The Lion in Winter” OCT. 16 “National Treasure” Ever since he was a boy, Gates has been obsessed with finding the legendary Knights Templar Treasure, the greatest fortune known to man. Now in a race against time, Gates must steal one of America's most sacred and guarded documents - the Declaration of Independence - or let it, and a key clue to the mystery, fall into dangerous hands. OCT. 23 “Strike up the Band” Hey, gang! Let's put on a swell show and call it “Strike Up the Band! “Yes, it's the irrepressible Mickey Rooney, teamed up again with Judy Garland to show the grownups how to do things right. This time, Rooney wants to organize a highschool band. OCT. 30 “The Phantom of the Opera” This spectacular retelling of Gaston Leroux's immortal tale stars Claude Rains as the masked phantom of the Paris opera house - a crazed composer who schemes to make a beautiful young soprano (Susanna Foster) the star of the opera company and wreak revenge on those who stole his music. Nelson Eddy, the heroic baritone, tries to win the affections of Foster. This lavish production remains a masterpiece not only of the genre, but for all time. STARDUST THEATRE Kuentz R.C. (Johnson Blvd. @ Stardust Blvd.) $2 per person donation - 7 p.m. doors open at 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the R.H. Johnson Library. Hearing-assisted devices are now available for your use. Please, no food or drink in the theater. October 2014 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 Page 15 Bowling & Fitness Leagues are in full swing, you still can join The fall season is in full swing with 90 percent of all leagues having started the new season. If you are still interested in joining a league, it’s not too late. There are a f e w leagues that need bowlers, so Barry Hardesty call the Sports Pavilion Manager bowling center at 623-544-6140 for information. Mel’s Red Pin No Tap will be at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 25. This event is usually a sell-out, so sign up early. The cost is $16, and that includes bowling, beverages, food and prize money. All the prize money is paid out that evening. The Shuffleboard Room, located inside Johnson Lanes, will host a happy hour every Friday and Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. NFL football has returned to the Shuffleboard Room every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Watch your favorite team on one of our seven screens. Bowling Tip of the Month: Don’t forget the spare The spare shot is just as important as the strike shot. Too many bowlers take the spare for granted and make a poor shot. Roll your spare shot with confidence and do not lose focus. Beginning and intermediate bowlers should use their strike ball release at all spares to ensure consistency. With multipin spares, the ball needs some entry angle to keep from deflecting away from the back pin in the grouping. When shooting at any spare, the ball must hit the front pin. When practicing, shoot all your spares to simulate league or tournament competition. To keep your focus sharp, use visualization and see the line from your bowling arm to the pin you want to hit. If you are rolling a straight ball this will Tips for Seniors by Daily Fitness Why is posture important? “Good posture is necessary to keep the body aligned correctly. As we age, shoulders slump and the head moves forward. This phenomenon takes a serious toll on the spine, shoulders, hips and knees,” said Dick Fortier, fitness professional for Daily Fitness. “Poor posture can lead to a cascade of structural flaws, resulting in back and joint pain, reduced flexibility and compromised muscles. When the body is poorly aligned, joints function incorrectly, causing some muscles to work harder than others. Overworked muscles become tense, while others weaken. These muscular imbalances slowly devolve into poorer posture.” The cycle of poor posture can be broken, with consistent attention to the following fitness objectives: • Strengthen core – which includes abdominals, lower back, obliques, and hips. If any core muscles are weak, other muscles have to compensate, resulting in loss of motion, balance and stability. • Fix rounded shoulders – which result from sitting at a desk or computer, driving a car, watching TV, reading, cooking, working at the sink, etc. In these forward positions the muscles in the chest, shoulders and hips shorten as the muscles in the upper and middle back weaken. • Neutralize tilted hips –a condition that develops from sitting too much or spending hours in activities where the legs are bent. An anterior pelvic tilt in the hip area indicates weak hamstrings, gluts and abs and tight hip flexors and thighs. • Retract a forward head – this head align- Jackie Wasil gets some tips from trainer ment develops after hours, days and years of Dick Fortier on the correct postural aligndriving a car, watching TV and sitting at a ment for standing and walking. computer. These activities tighten the front at creating exercise programs to address posand side neck muscles, while weakening the ture issues, or any other issues that concern deep, rear muscles of the neck. Muscles in a client. the front of the neck must be strong enough To find out more about working with a to hold the head so that the ears are directly Daily Fitness professional, call 623-256-7901 over the shoulders. or visit DailyFitnessLLC.com. Daily Fitness personal trainers are masters allow you to visualize the path the ball needs to take to make the spare. Charting your strike and spare percentage will allow you to identify areas to practice on. See you on the lanes! Equipment demos Daily Fitness presents monthly group equipment demonstrations at each of the Rec Centers’ fitness centers for individuals new to the community or new to using a fitness center. Exercise professionals provide a halfhour tour of the facility one Tuesday a month, demonstrating basic use of various machines. October Fitness Demonstrations 11:30 a.m. Oct. 7, Palm Ridge 4 p.m. Oct. 14, Beardsley 4:30 p.m. Oct. 28 R.H. Johnson Page 16 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 October 2014 Village Store Fall Craft Fair approaches, sales tax now included in prices The newly Discover, cash and plants that survive our harsh summers, but redecorated checks. This will ones that bloom for only a day. The care and R.H. Johnson be the first time concern of the gardeners to keep our comRecreation that all venues will munity green is appreciated. Center is Not only have the multiple sales venues include sales tax in home to the the price. Cus- boosted the income to the club and the Vilfair. Display tomer’s receipts lage Store, but it has allowed them to imareas include are available upon prove and expand the greenhouse and the Social outdoor growing areas. request. Hall, CourtBe sure to stop by the Greenhouse at the yard - includBeardsley Rec Center from 8 to 10 a.m. the GARDEN ing club first Friday of the month, excluding NoCLUB rooms, front vember and July. You will be amazed at the MONTHLY driveway and variety and reasonable prices of the plants SALES the Village Garden Club Greenhouse and shade structure. nurtured by our own community members In April 2009, Store. The fair attracts collectors of the Sun City West Garden club certain artists. They come specif- began selling plants in the Village ically for the color scheme or style Store. Although the club had been of that artist and to see what is involved with the Arts and Crafts new. Many of the items are sold fairs for years, the idea of selling in in the Village Store and the fair the store was foreign. I convinced but because of size constraints, the club and it snowballed. In May 2010, the club began selllarger items often are sold only at ing out of their greenhouse at the the fair. If you are looking for a Beardsley Rec Center. After adjustlarger piece, be sure and keep that ing the days, they settled on the first in mind. Friday of the month and it snowParking and admission are free balled. Do you see a trend here? and open to the public. ConcesThe popularity of Garden Club sions will be available for a nomplants can be seen all over the com- The Sun City West Garden Club now has an exSteve Sabo, left, and Louise Pierce discuss im- inal price. Accepted forms of tended sale area in the Beardsley courtyard payment are Visa, MasterCard, munity. Not only do they grow which they use during the club’s monthly plant portant plant issues. Excitement is building for Sun City West’s 36th Annual Arts and Crafts fair. This popular tradition will be Saturday, Nov. 8, which is one week later Katie Van Leuven Village Store than the normal first SatSupervisor urday of November. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., more than 20 participating clubs offer pottery, jewelry, clothing, art work and so much more. This is the ideal time for purchasing Christmas gifts, furnishings for your home or finding that special new baby gift. FALL CRAFT FAIR Square Dance Club offers lessons in November Square and round dancing are fun. Do you want to learn and join the fun? Come to the Westerner’s Square Dance Club in November. This is a special year because the club is offering beginner dance lessons. So, this is the year to join the fun. Square dancing is a dance where groups of eight people working as a team perform routines as directed by a person known as a caller. Square dancing is fun! It’s great physical and mental exercise. There’s a friendly atmosphere and a great place to meet people and make friends. Walking is one of the most natural things we do. Square dancing is similar and there is no fear of men stepping on the toes of ladies. Just follow what the caller says to do. You’ll be surprised at how easy it is. Round dancing is choreographed couple dancing. A dance cuer (similar to a square dance caller) directs the dance, just follow what the cuer says to do. As in ballroom dancing, there are different rhythms, such as two-step, waltz, tango, jive and cha-cha. The Westerners Square Dance Club meets at the R.H. Johnson Social Hall Monday evenings for round dancing and Thursday evenings for square dancing. No special clothing is required. Round dance lessons begin at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3. Square dance lessons begin at 5:45 p.m. Thursday Nov. 6. As a special incentive, the first square dance lesson will be free. Come and try it. There will be a charge for the round dance lessons. For information, call Ralph Kwapiszeski at 623-688-0670. Square dancers having fun, no fancy clothing is required. Square dancing is a group activity, no fear of stepping on a partner’s toes. October 2014 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 Page 17 Entertainment & Events Individual Top Hat and Cruise Ship show ticket sales begin this month Indiviual show tickets for the 2015 edition of the popular Top Hat and Cruise Ship entertainment series begin in October. The entertainment is outstanding. Both series offer an assortment of different types of entertainment, designed for the enjoyment of Sun City West residents and the general public. The Top Hat Series 2015 consists of four shows: Mark Russell, Jan. 15; Tom Mullica as Red Skelton, Feb. 12; George Dyer, Feb. 26; and Shania Twin, starring Donna Huber, March 12. Individual show ticket price is $25 and tickets go on sale Oct. 7. Tickets may be purchased at the Box Office in the Administration Office from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays. Mark Russell MARK RUSSELL – Long before Jon Stewart and Steven Colbert, there was Mark Russell, daring to joke and sing of the often absurd political process. He started in a little piano bar on Capitol Hill, right across from the lawmakers themselves. He began knowing little about politics, but was an immediate hit because he could find humor in anything. Until he retired in 2010, Russell played off the day’s headlines, performing standup comedy while accompanying himself on the piano. With impeccable timing, twinkling eyes and shock-of-recognition insights into American politics, Russell draws merriment from the pomposity of public life. And his answer to the frequently asked question, “Did you have any writers?” was “Oh, yes, I had 535 writers; one hundred in the Senate and 435 in the House of Representatives!” TOM MULLICA as RED SKELTON – Tom Mullica has been entertaining since he was a young boy, eventually developing his own magic and variety show he performed in countless venues around the U.S. He even had his own club, The Tomfoolery Magic Bar Theatre. The Tom-foolery was visited by many notables, including a longtime favorite of his, Red Skelton. The two developed a close friendship, and Skelton even offered Mullica career advice when asked. In 1996, Mullica began writing “Tom Mullica as Red Skelton – The Legend Continues,” which is now featured in theaters throughout America and Canada. GEORGE DYER – His operatic prowess notwithstand- Tom Mullica as Red Skelton ing, George Dyer is a gifted performer of musical theater; he has enchanted countless audiences in the United States and Europe with solo concerts that feature a delightful mix of opera and Broadway favorites such as the music from “Phantom of the Opera.” If you enjoy the music of Andrea Bocelli and J o s h Groban, you are sure to e n j o y George Dyer. SHANIA TWIN & FRIEND – D o n n a Huber put in countless hours practicing to sing like Shania Twain, watching her videos over and over, studying to emulate her moves and the way she presented herself. Huber then met with an agent, and after listening to her sing – not to mention her uncanny resemblance to Shania, it was obvious that Donna was about to embark on something that would change her life forever. Even Shania Twain commented after seeing a poster of Donna, “I thought that was me! Donna is the best Shania Twain Tribute out there.” Also appearing on the show with Huber is Adam D. Tucker, who will present a Tim McGraw tribute performance. The Cruise Ship Series 2015 consists of six shows: Beachfront Property, Jan. 9; Dana Daniels, Jan. 23; Dunlap & Pennington, Feb. 6; Jim Van Slyke, Feb. 20; Todd Oliver & Friends, March 6; and “Assisted Living: The Musical,” March 20. The individual show ticket price is $15. Individual show tickets go on sale Oct. 14. Shania Twin & Tim Tribute George Dyer Tickets may be purchased at the Box Office in the Administration Office from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays. BEACHFRONT PROPERTY – With a sound like The Manhattan Transfer meets The Modernaires, this California quartet, Beachfront Property, combines superb vocal harmony with unique combinations of high energy and artfully expressive sophistication through their music and show presentation. From the American Songbook of Jazz Classics to the No. 1 hits of Pop and Rock �n’ Roll, Beachfront Property does it all. DANA DANIELS – Dana Daniels, teamed with his Psychic Parrot Luigi (yes, a psychic parrot) has been headlining in Las Vegas, Maui and major corporate events around the country. With Dana as the comedian and Luigi as the straight bird, the duo never fails to fracture an audience with laughter. Daniels sets out to prove his little green friend Continued on Page 20 Page 16 Stop by Tours and Scheduling between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays or call 623-5446129 or 623-544-6032 for details on these upcoming trips. THE SOUND OF MUSIC AT HALE THEATRE Saturday, Oct. 25 The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the Captain and they marry. Set against the backdrop of Germanoccupied Austria, the swelling musical score provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theater. Cost is $99 per person and includes round-trip transportation, show ticket to Hale Theatre, lunch at La Calabria Italian Restaurant, gratuities for driver and guide. OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE FOOD & CULTURAL TOUR Monday, Oct. 27 These food tours started on the idea that when history, cultural, food, and people combine, something very exciting is born. This is a walking tour through the streets of Old Town, where many mom and pop shops offer a much different look inside this old western town. There is truly something for everyone here. History is brought to life with demonstrations, samples and stories, making this a great, behind the scenes look at one of the Southwest’s greatest destinations. Restaurants are subject to change without notice. There is moderate walking on this tour. Cost is $95 per person and includes round-trip transportation, food samplings and demonstrations, guided tour and all taxes and gratuities. ALGODONES, MEXICO Tuesday, Oct. 28 We will stop at a fast food restaurant in Gila Bend in the morning; you can get breakfast or just coffee. (Coach will also stop in Gila Bend on the return.) We should arrive at the border about 11:30 a.m. The motorcoach parks on the U.S. side and you walk about 100 yards to www.RCSCW.com cross the border into Mexico. Valid passport required. In Algodones you will have four hours to spend bargaining, shopping or just enjoying the different culture. We have plenty of room in our coach’s luggage bays to bring home your purchases. There are several nice restaurants in Algodones for lunch. Cost is $65 per person and includes round-trip transportation and tour guide. Participants are responsible for knowing U.S. and Mexico customs laws. Valid passport is required. SABINO CANYON, TUCSON Monday, Nov. 3 Sabino Canyon tour offers a narrated, educational tour into the foothills of Santa Catalina Mountains. The trams have nine stops along the tour with several restroom facilities and picnic grounds near Sabino Creek. The tram turns around at Stop No. 9 and heads back to the Visitors Center, and riders may remain on board or hike back down. The rows of cottonwoods lining the creek below are a beautiful sight. You will have a few hours to explore the canyon on your own, so take your time and enjoy a box lunch at your leisure at one of the many picnic area in the canyon. Cost is $90 per person and includes round-trip transportation, tram tour, box lunch and driver gratuities. ROCKY POINT, MEXICO Tuesday-Friday, Nov. 4-7 Join the fun south of the border in beautiful Rocky Point, Mexico. Located on the Sea of Cortez just 66 miles from the U.S border, Americans frequent Rocky Point to enjoy the beaches, gorgeous sunsets and fresh ocean breeze. The tour guide is very experienced with Rocky Point and will make the tour a memorable one. Cost is $435 per person double occupancy and $615 single occupancy. The trip includes round-trip transportation, four days and three nights at the Penasco del Sol Hotel, three breakfasts, one dinner, welcome drink at the hotel, baggage handling and minimum driver and guide gratuities. Valid passport is required to enter Mexico. CRUISE SAGUARO LAKE ON THE DESERT BELLE DINNER AT THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY Wednesday, Nov. 12 Experience the magnificence of both desert Flgstaff Thanksgiving OCTOBER 2014 Travel Opportunities beauty and natural wildlife at one of the Valley’s hidden treasures, spectacular Saguaro Lake. The Desert Belle has been plowing the waters of Saguaro Lake for more than 40 years. Relax, sit back and enjoy this 90-minute, narrated public cruise and see Arizona wildlife, towering canyon walls and dramatic desert vistas. Dinner (included) will be at the Cheesecake Factory after the cruise. Cost is $95 per person and includes round-trip transportation, Desert Belle cruise, drink coupon, dinner and driver and guide gratuities. VALLEY OF THE SUN TOUR Friday, Nov. 14 Get to know the Phoenix area – there’s a lot to learn about your hometown. This tour will include the past and present of the metro Phoenix area. The tour will include such newer and older buildings as Chase Field (Diamondbacks,) U.S. Airways Center (Suns, Mercury, Rattlers,) Federal Court House, Arizona Center and State Capitol. From the Capitol building, the tour continues to Scottsdale and Old Town Scottsdale where there will be time for lunch (on your own) and plenty of time to browse. After lunch we depart for Tempe, the home of Arizona State University, Sun Devil Stadium and Gammage Auditorium - designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Tempe Town Lake and the Light Rail. Cost is $40 per person and includes round-trip transportation, water, snacks and driver and guide gratuities. NORDSTOM’S RACK AT THE SCOTTSDALE PROMENADE LUNCH AT MAGGIANO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Friday, Nov. 21 Just in time for holiday shopping, we’ll arrive when the doors open at Nordstrom’s Rack at the Promenade Shopping Center in Scottsdale. You will have about two hours to shop before lunch (included) where we have reservations at Maggiano’s Restaurant to enjoy an Italian-American tradition. Lunch will include appetizers, main course and dessert, all served family style. Cost is $78 per person and includes round-trip transportation, shopping at Nordstrom’s Rack, lunch at Maggiano’s and driver and guide gratuities. THANKSGIVING IN FLAGSTAFF Wednesday – Friday, Nov. 26-28 Kick off the Christmas season with the 20th annual Holiday Lights event at Little America Queen Mary Hotel Flagstaff. Just like a scene out of a favorite holiday movie, the 500-acre property of beautiful forest at Little America Flagstaff will be lit with more than a million Christmas lights. The experience is the only one of its kind in the United States, providing Flagstaff guests and residents a most unique Christmas adventure. Enjoy a glorious Thanksgiving dinner while at the Little America. Take a step back in time on the Sedona Trolley, a fully narrated tour of the Gallery District with a stop at the inspirational Chapel of the Holy Cross. Sit back, relax and enjoy this three-day adventure to the high country for the holidays. Cost is $555 per person double occupancy or $700 single occupancy. The trip includes three days and two nights at the Little America in Flagstaff, round-trip transportation, Thanksgiving dinner, two breakfasts, two lunches, Sedona Trolley tour, Christmas lights, Prescott Tour, driver and guide gratuities, snacks and bottled water. THANKSGIVING AT THE OPRY! Thursday, Nov. 27 Come with us for a special Thanksgiving Day – a matinee show that gets rave reviews throughout the Valley, Arizona Opry, where everyone has fun. The Opry gang will entertain you with more than 50 different instruments and almost any style of music. This is bound to be a fun-filled day at the Arizona Opry, which is a top-attended theater. Enjoy a hearty, home-cooked meal served at your table, then sit back, relax and prepare for an unforgettable event of musical variety, comedy and wholesome family fun. Cost is $99, which includes round-trip transportation, Thanksgiving dinner, matinee performance and gratuities. Page 17 623-544-6000 MORMON TEMPLE LIGHTS AND DINNER AT DURANT’S Wednesday, Dec. 3 Join in on some holiday cheer as we begin with an old fashioned festive dinner at a favorite Phoenix restaurant, Durant’s, followed by a visit to the Mormon Temple in Mesa to view the holiday lights. Cost is $99, which includes a choice of dinner selections from Durant’s holiday menu, more than 500,000 festive multi-colored lights at the Temple, round-trip transportation, and all gratuities. There is very little walking on this tour; it has been specially designed so anyone may take part. Wear casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes so you don’t miss any of the holiday fun. TEMPE ARTS FESTIVAL Friday, Dec. 5 The Tempe Festival of the Arts consistently ranks among the Top 200 art festivals in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine and has received the prestigious Pinnacle Award from the International Festival and Events Association. The spring and fall events each attract nearly 225,000 visitors to the Mill Avenue District over the course of a three-day weekend. Cost is $40 and includes round-trip transportation, guide, and all taxes and gratuities. More than 700 applications are received from independent artists in 16 different visual arts categories ranging from wood to photography to ceramics, wearable art, jewelry and other categories. During the festival, the best overall artist and top artist in each category receive cash honoraria awards. THE TEXAS TENORS IN CONCERT AT THE WEBB CENTER IN WICKENBURG Sunday, Dec. 7 More than 100 million people tuned in to NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” in 2009 to see The Texas Tenors become the highest ranking vocal group in the history of the show. From Alabama to Puccini, John Hagen, Marcus Collins and JC Fisher bring their unique blend of country, gospel, classical and Broadway to the stage. With breathtaking vocals, humor and cowboy charm, The Texas Tenors have traveled the globe performing more than 500 concerts in the last four years. Cost is $85 per person which includes round-trip transportation, concert ticket and driver and guide gratuities. DON & CHARLIE’S RESTAURANT IN OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE & HOLIDAY LIGHTS Thursday, Dec. 11 Many restaurants say they serve American comfort food, but nobody does it quite like Don & Charlie’s. Raised on the North Side of Chicago with a love of sports and the restaurant industry, Don moved to Arizona in 1981 and brought his two passions along with him. Tonight, an early dinner will offer a choice of barbecue ribs, barbecue chicken or prime rib. The restaurant is a virtual shrine to all sports with more than $1 million in memorabilia on the walls. After dinner we’ll enjoy holiday lights in the Phoenix area. Cost is $95 and includes round-trip transportation, dinner at Don & Charlie’s, local holiday lights and all taxes and gratuities. PHOENIX ZOOLIGHTS Tuesday, Dec. 16 The Phoenix Zoo is completely lit with 3.7 million multi-color lights plus more than 700 shimmering light displays just for the Christmas holidays – a true must-see! This is a walking tour through the zoo, so dress warmly as desert evenings can be chilly. An extra jacket or sweater can be left on the bus if not needed. From ZooLights, a private home holiday light tour is on the schedule for viewing pleasure. Cost is $65, which includes roundtrip transportation, ticket for zoo admission, tour guide and all gratuities. CHRISTMAS IN SAN DIEGO Wednesday – Saturday, Dec. 24-27 Come along for a special time of year, Christmas in San Diego! This year we have reservations for Christmas Eve dinner in the Gaslamp District. Enjoy Holiday Dinner at McCormick & Schmick’s at the Omni Hotel, downtown. The daytime Harbor Cruise is fully narrated with more than 50 landmarks to see. If you love spectacular Christmas lights, we’ll tour the areas that are well known for their holiday displays. Cost is $750 per person double occupancy or $1,050 for single occupancy. Cost includes four days and three nights at the Embassy Suites by the Bay; three breakfasts, Christmas Eve Italian dinner, Christmas holiday dinner; cocktails and snacks nightly; narrated harbor cruise; area tour with Christmas lights; round-trip transportation, snacks and water, and gratuities. Sabino Canyon 2015 ROSE PARADE Tuesday, Dec. 30 – Friday, Jan. 2 Enjoy a Happy New Year by visiting Pasadena and attending the 2015 Rose Parade! This is the 126th Anniversary of the parade, and the theme is “Inspiring Stories.” Cost is $999 per person double occupancy or $1,399 per person single occupancy. The cost includes round-trip transportation; four days and three nights at Hilton Los Angeles near Universal City; three breakfasts; a luncheon cruise; Rosemont Pavilion Float Barn Tour; reserved grandstand seating for the Rose Parade at 550 E. Colorado; souvenir program and official cloisonné pin; baggage handling; snacks and water on the motor coach; and all taxes and gratuities. QUEEN MARY & CATALINA ISLAND Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 12-14 A unique adventure gives participants an historical perspective of a grand ship that not only carried royalty and celebrities, but also was stripped of her luxurious amenities and pressed into service as a troop ship in World War II. This trip, priced at $615 per person double occupancy or $740 for single occupancy, includes three days and two nights on board the Queen Mary Hotel; a guided tour of the ship; a day trip to Catalina Island with a bus tour; and an early Valentine’s Dinner at “Sir Winston’s” while on board. Please note, no two cabins are alike. Tour cost also includes round-trip transportation, lunch at JW Marriott in Palms Springs, breakfast each morning; snacks and water, and minimum driver and guide gratuities. Page 20 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 October 2014 Entertainment & Events Individual show ticket sales start next month From Page 17 is truly clairvoyant by performing incredible magic blended with rapid-fire clean comedy and audience participation. DUNLAP & PENNINGTON – “Two pianos, four hands” is how they describe Dunlap & Pennington. The duo performs mega hits of Broadway, cool pops, hot jazz and stunning classical favorites. Mix in their sophisticated style, witty humor and extraordinary talent, and audiences jump to their feet wanting more by the end of the show. Whenever stage size permits, large video screens and multiple cameras ensure you don’t miss any of the live action, emotion, humor and artistry that is Dunlap & PenJim Van Slyke nington. JIM VAN SLYKE – Celebrating the music of pop icon Neil Sedaka, Jim Van Slyke lends his beautiful voice and charm to the intimate melodies of Neil Sedaka. He lights up the stage with this intoxicating tribute to this pop music legend and his five decades of Top 40 hits including “Laughter in the Rain,” “Hungry Years,” “Solitaire” and classic Sedaka hits such as “Oh Carol,” “Breaking Up is Hard to Do,” “Happy B i r t h d a y, Sweet Sixt e e n , ” “Where The Boys Are” and the blockbuster hit, “Love Todd Oliver & friends Will Keep Beachfront Property Us Together.” TODD OLIVER & FRIENDS – Have you ever met a talking dog, a real talking dog? Get ready, because you’re going to meet two of them at this show. Irving and Lucy, with a little help from their friend, Todd Oliver, are going to talk up a storm. If you ever wondered how a dog looks at life, these little home-raised companions are going to give it to you straight from the dog’s mouth. They won’t mince words and if they do it’s Todd’s fault anyway – he’s a ventrilDunlap & Pennington oquist. With his band, The Smiling Eyes, Oliver composed all the songs and put together a combination of comedy and music that tells the story of a kid growing up in America with an idea, a dream and a chance to spend a lifetime chasing a rainbow. ASSISTED LIVING: THE MUSICAL – Somewhere nestled in all our futures is The Pelican Roost: an active retirement community. On this, our tour, we meet the resident Roosters and discover their eccentricities, desires and what gets them to and through the night. On the tour, we’ll meet 18 characters, all played by two cast members, along with an accom- Dana Daniels panying pianist. There’s Naomi, the unsinkable and oft-widowed resident, an aging TV lawyer who offers to sue someone-anyone-including himself. In the Kumbaya Community Room, we hear from Ben Younger, a retired Catskills comedian who experiments with yoga. Baby Boomers and their parents think about growing older. We took these thoughts and set them to music. We make people laugh. “Assisted Living: The Musical” is for anyone who is growing older or thinking of doing so some day. Assisted Living - The Musical October 2014 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 Page 21 Club Corner HOW TO SUBMIT NEWS: The deadline for Club Corner submissions is noon the first Friday of each month for the following month’s publication. Deadline for NOVEMBER Rec Center News is noon Friday, OCT. 3. Club news must be submitted every month. We prefer submissions by e-mail, so send them to [email protected]. Please, in the subject line, show your club name and the month. Submissions must be 200 words or less. AGRICULTURE Garlic can be planted in October. Plant it everywhere - it’s a great pest deterrent. Your broccoli and cabbage transplants should be ready for a permanent spot, use row cover to keep cabbage loopers and aphids off your plants. Onions sets that were too small to use last season can go in around your tomato plants and other unused spots in your plot. Remember shortly before harvest, onions need to have water shut off, so don’t put them with a crop that needs constant watering. Small seeds can be placed over pieces of toilet tissue - it keeps them from sinking too far into the soil where they could rot. A sprinkling of sand will keep the soil from crusting. Snip herbs when they’re about 6-inches tall for kitchen use. Cilantro and parsley will grow well in winter. Eggplant and peppers should begin fruiting again with cooler nights; fertilize them and your tomatoes every two weeks with fish emulsion or fertilizer of your choice. Alyssum attracts predatory insects that feed on aphids You can be a winter visitor and have a garden; we plant two gardens a year. Plots are at 17800 N. 137th Drive. Information: Jim, 623-5841465. ARTHRITIS This is a wonderful club. The friends we make are solid and last through the years. Whether you are new to Sun City West or have been here a while, please join us. The club meets at 8 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at the Beardsley Pool. We have volunteer instructors and have a lot of fun doing the hokey pokey and other low impact water exercises. Arthritis is not a requirement. Dues are $10 per year. We have many outings during the year which everyone enjoys. Information: 623-544-7775. AUTOMOTIVE RESTORATION The Automotive Restoration Club of Sun City West was formed to provide members in Sun City West a place to work on, and learn how to work on automobiles, as well as sharing the enjoyment of classic automobiles. Along with our passion for cars, is our passion for others. ARC is committed to making a difference in our world through sharing our knowledge and giving back. We are accepting pledges and raising funds to build a facility for our club, which will include a showroom, classrooms, service bays and a paint booth. The building will be on a lot between the walking track and the Men’s Club at the Johnson Recreation Complex. Time is running out to purchase a Porsche raffle ticket at the Rec Center Offices. Meetings are at 2 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Lecture Hall and Oct. 21 in the Social Hall. Monday morning breakfasts to talk cars meet at 7 a.m. at Memo’s. Information: Tom Jones, 503-887-3430 or on the web at www.restoration.scwclubs.co Rip �n’ Sew club member June Racus shows off the holiday wall hanging she made using different sewing techniques. Many members use the summer months to begin winter projects. m. BEADERS Are you interested in trying a new hobby? Have you always wanted to make beautiful jewelry? We have all levels of beaders, from new to expert. Whether your passion is bead weaving, bead stringing, bead embroidery or kumihimo, you will be inspired. Free lessons and mentoring are offered. We meet at the Beardsley Rec Center in Sagebrush Room 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays; and from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesdays. Visitors are welcome. Information: Arlene at [email protected] or stop by during club hours. BEARDSLEY PORCELAIN PAINTERS Our room looks lovely, and except for a few things we still need, we are pretty well set. Although we have been informed we will be sharing the room in the future, we did have to give up a wall of cupboards, so we had to shove and squeeze and give up things, but we made it for now. Stop on over and see our lovely room and the window display with sale items. We also have lovely things inside, so step in and see what we are doing. In the future, we will be using the room Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; also one Saturday, when we host the Cactus Brushes. Kaye is always looking for new people interested in learning how to paint on china. Call her at 602-5825308; she offers three free Early morning yoga classes meet at 7:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Beardsley Chicory and Mesquite Rooms beginning Oct. 1 with instructors Carol Fuller and Kim Fiegelist. classes and supplies. She will be able to answer any questions you have about the club. BOCCE The exciting new season is off and running with “Walk In Open Bocce” every Monday and Wednesday evening. Join us at 6:30 p.m. for fun under the lights. Show up at the courts with your rec card. All club members and non-club members (and their guests) are welcome. Come see why more than 660 club members invite you (couples and singles) to experience this wonderful sport called bocce. Following are important future club dates; Oct. 4: Captains Meeting at the Lecture Hall at 9 a.m. Saturday. Oct. 6: Fall/Winter League play begins. Monday through Tickets are on sale now for Theater West’s production of “Social Security.” Trendy Manhattan art gallery owners Barbara and David Kahn finds their life upended when her sister Trudy deposits their mother, Sophie, on the couple’s doorstep while she and her uptight husband head to Buffalo to rescue their sexually precocious college student daughter. Barbara and David introduce Sophie to suave nonagenarian artist Maurice Koenig, who offers to paint her portrait and soon begins to brighten her life in ways she never expected in her twilight years. Seated are Bernie Meagher and Cheryl Posner. Standing are Tom Stratton and Janice Lombardos. The cast also includes Judy Ross and Jim Reed. Saturday. Oct. 11: Bylaws Q & A at the Courts, 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 25: Bylaws Q & A at Courts, Noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 9: Fall Kickoff Meeting/Dinner in the Social Hall at 4 p.m. Proposed Bylaws will be voted on at this event. Tickets are available from your captains. Those interested in learning about Bocce can come to our evening Open Bocce nights or contact President Mike at 623414-1830 or visit the website at boccescwclubs.com. Instructors are available and will be glad to help you get started, or if instruction is not needed, our Player Coordinator will help get you on one of our fun, friendly leagues. BOWLERS Two No Tap events are on the calendar for club members in October, Saturday Oct. 4 and Saturday Oct. 18. Both events will begin at 5:30 p.m.; the Oct. 18 event will be preceded by the club’s annual Hall of Fame banquet at 3:30 p.m. in the Shuffleboard Room. This year’s inductees are Terry Hamman for bowing proficiency and Sheryl Sutherland for meritorious service. Entry fee for both No Taps is $10 and sign-up books are available in the Sports Pavilion. Tickets for the Hall of Fame dinner are $5 for members and $7 for guests and are available from Ernie Prindle at 623-546-6779. If you are new to Sun City West, give us a try. It is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the sport of bowling while creating and fostering friendships with fellow bowlers and residents. Membership fee is $7 per year and is open to all Sun City West Rec Card Members in good standing. Information: Sheryl Suther- Continued on Page 22 Page 22 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 Club Corner Fall class offerings include: Introduction to Calligraphy – learn the basics. Most members begin with this class and then take other classes as time goes on. Class sessions are from 9 to 11 a.m. Fridays, Oct. 17, 24, 31 and Nov. 7 in Room 3 at Kuentz Rec Center. Dip Pen Basics will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14. Register by calling the number below. Information: Mary, 623-5565929. From Page 21 land, membership, 623-3222220. BRIDGE – TUESDAY AFTERNOON CONTRACT If you enjoy playing contract bridge, we would like to invite you to the Tuesday afternoon game at Beardsley Rec Center, Card rooms 1, 2 and 3. You don’t need to bring a partner and no advance reservation is needed. Arrive by 11:30 a.m. for registration and table sign up. Play begins promptly at noon. Four rounds of six hands each are played with a mix of partners. Play ends at 2:30 p.m. The cost of the game each week is 50 cents for members and $1 for guests. Membership is $3 per year with a valid rec card. Resident guests may play two times before joining Information: Bill Lafave, 623-533-6440. BRIDGE – WEDNESDAY NIGHT ONE PARTNER All SCW residents are invited to join us each Wednesday night at the Beardsley Rec Center Card Rooms 2 and 3, for contract bridge. You must have a partner to play and both partners must be in attendance before purchasing their tally. The cost is 50 cents per person and tallies must be purchased on the day of play. Signup begins at approximately 5:30 p.m., and play begins between 5:45 and 6. We suggest you arrive early to insure an available table. In case there is no table remaining to make a final foursome, you will not play that day, but you will be guaranteed to play the following week. We play four rounds of six hands, allowing 35 minutes per round. Encore Needle & Craft Club members are preparing for the Breast Cancer Awareness Celebration Oct. 3. More than 65 pink afghans will be presented to the American Cancer Society for patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation. Pictured are Encore members who are also cancer survivors. Your membership is $3 per person with a valid rec card. Guests accompanied by a SCW member are welcome to play at a cost of $1 per person. Guests are allowed to play three times and then must be a SCW resident and officially join the club. Information: Gene Mitofsky, 623-505-7206. BROADCAST Attention! Are you ready to dig in your heels, learn new skills, and get your creative juices flowing? The Broadcast Club is just the spot for you. Club member Warren Gerecke has created a series of radio theater shows that will be used as a tool for teaching new broadcasting and production skills. In the new series, titled, “Dusty Trail,” the main character, named Dusty Trail, leads his colorful pals as they set out to capture the spirit of Old Sun City West, which they call “Heaven on Earth.” Get involved and join the fun as we Hillcrest Dance & Social Club members Addie Willbanks and John Goebel invite you to the October Fest Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 18 and Halloween Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 25 in R.H. Johnson Social Hall. create shows and learn how to run a radio station. You do not have to have broadcast experience to chime in. All you need is a sense of humor and an interest in having fun. Come see what it’s all about. Membership is free in 2014. Again, if you want to have fun, and work on a project that will impact the community in a meaningful way, please join us. Remember, KSCW, the Senior Voice of Sun City West, at 103.1 on your FM radio dial. Information: www.broadcast.scwclubs.com. Stay tuned. BUNCO October 2014 SCW Bunco Club meets from 6 to 9 every Wednesday evening at the Beardsley Rec Center, Chicory and Mesquite rooms. Membership is $5 yearly with a valid rec card. Everyone is welcome. Information: 623-556-4818. CALLIGRAPHY WEST Calligraphy West meets at 1 p.m. Monday in Room 3 of the Kuentz Rec Center. Various lettering styles, card making and paper arts techniques are explored, complete with workshops. More extensive mixed media classes are at 6 p.m. Wednesday. CERAMICS WEST It’s going to be a boo-dful fall. The Snowbirds are winging their way back and we are glad to have them. We miss them when they’re gone. We have a busy fall coming - a new Beginners class started in September and will finish this month. A class on how to paint a turkey is this month and the fall craft fair is Nov 8. Dry brush classes are from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday mornings and Mayco color techniques from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays. Come check us out – this is a great club – we have fun and there are many friendly people who are willing to help. Beginner classes are available to anyone who’s never done ceramics or might want to refresh their skills. With thousands of molds there is plenty of greenware. We also have tools, paints, slip, etc., at reasonable prices. Hours: 8 a.m. to noon Monday for work or firing. The club remains open from noon to 4 p.m. for project work only; 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday to Friday; and then 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Tours of the ceramic facility are available as well, just stop by. Information: 623-546-0975. COIN & STAMP The Coin Section will have its first fall meeting Oct. 7. Chairman Mel Roselman will open the meeting. Bring your rec card and join us! The Stamp Section will meet Oct. 14; the club will have a Show and Tell meeting where members bring in or talk about their favorite area of collecting. If you have an interest in stamps, bring your rec card, and join us. Meetings are from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays in Kuentz Rec Center, Room 3. Information: Fred, 623-3776621. Rip �n’ Sew member Shirley Brumley is show with a table runner she made using several different fabrics and techniques. COMPUTERS WEST Computers West, at the Palm Ridge Recreation Center (623214-1546), is the parent organization of two user groups: Continued on Page 23 October 2014 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West Club Corner From Page 22 MacsWest and the PC Group. Room A is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Both PC and Mac computers are available for club members’ use. Club website: www.computerswest.org. Next general meeting is at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 in Summit Hall A at Palm Ridge. We need your old Cell Phones for “Cell Phones for Soldiers!” Phones are recycled, and phone calling cards are distributed to service members overseas. Collection boxes are at CW and around Sun City West. PC Group: The next PC Group meeting is at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct, 14, following the CW meeting in Summit A. The PC Group provides instructional programs, including hands-on classes, presentations, and discussions. Watch for classes and walk-ins at www.pcscw.org. MacsWest meets 1 p.m. Tuesdays (Question & Answer) and Fridays (Meeting & Program) in the Palo Verde Room. There is always something to learn. Check our website, www.macswest.org, for this month’s topics, scheduled classes, current Mac Message and iPad Basics. COPPER ENAMELING & GLASS ARTS New location, fresh paint, updated kilns and instructors ready to share, demonstrate and teach the art of Copper Enameling and Glass Art. Using the heat of a kiln we “slump” glass – instructors teach how to select, cut, fuse and slump beautiful pieces of glass art. Using the heat of a kiln we “enamel” copper – instructors teach the art of applying glass enamel/powder to copper, fire, and apply special techniques to the copper to create beautiful copper art. We have many different shapes of copper ready for creative enamel application. If you are new or returning to Sun City West, and interested in expanding your artistic talents, visit the Beardsley Recreation Center and take a tour of our studio. Information: 623-544-6352 or visit the club from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE The Sun City West Country Western Dance Club’s first monthly dance will be from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 at Palm Ridge Rec Center. Come and celebrate the Thursday evening movies are presented by the Friends of the Library at Stardust Theatre. beginning of our new season with a fun club. Our DJ, Jerry Cutbirth, will be playing great country music for your dancing and listening pleasure. Cost is $5 for members and $8 for guests. You can join the club if you are a Rec Card holder for $5 for the year. Snacks, ice and coffee are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own drinks. Lessons will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 at R.H. Johnson Social Hall. This will be a six-week session on Arizona Two-Step with the last lesson Nov. 5. Classes on Beginning Waltz will follow Nov. 12 with another six-week session. A Beginner’s Cha Cha Class will start Jan. 7. This four-week class at 6:30 p.m. Karen Ellinwood and Jim Allen, photo at right, will entertain at the next Musicians Club meeting. The pair present “Sentimental Journey,” music from the 1940s through the 1960s. will be followed by a 7:30 Intermediate Waltz Class for those who want to add to their basic dance steps. Kort Kurdi will be the instructor, and costs for beginning classes will remain $4 for members and $6 for guests. Intermediate classes will be $5 each for both members and guests. The new brochures will be available as soon as we receive confirmation from the Rec Centers for all dates and places. Information: Darris Larsen, 623-975-6241 or www.countrywestern.scwclubs.com. CREATIVE STITCHERS Creative Stitchers Club meets Mondays in Room 5 at Kuentz. Open stitching is from 8 to 11:30 a.m., brown bag lunch at 11:30, and classes, when scheduled, begin at 12:30 p.m. Club members are focused on the art of fine hand needle- work. Techniques practiced by our members include needlepoint, counted cross stitch, Hardanger, redwork, blackwork, silk ribbon embroidery, Brazilian embroidery and miniature Russian punchneedle, to name a few. Creative Stitchers will be participating in the Kuentz Recreation Center Open House, from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 11. Please mark your calendar for this fun event, and join us in Room 5 to learn more about our club, and observe demonstrations of various needlework techniques. Creative Stitchers welcomes all who would like to join us. If you are an experienced stitcher, bring your current project and stitch with us. If needlework something you want to try, visit us Monday mornings for an up-close look at the projects our members are stitching. For a calendar of club events and classes, stop by and view the changing displays in the Courtyard windows of Room 5 at Kuentz, or join us Monday mornings to see members’ works in progress. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Information: stitchers.scwclubs.com. DANCE FOR THE HEALTH OF IT Monthly “Boogie Nights,” ’70s and ’80s Rock �n’ Roll Dances and Dance/exercises Classes are all part of the fun. Singles and couples are invited to enjoy our “Boogie Nights” Rock �n’ Roll Dance 623-544-6000 Page 23 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at Palm Ridge Summit Hall A. Deejay and host, Kort Kurdi, will spin the great sounds of the ’70s and ’80s all the music that made these decades of Rock �n’ Roll one of the best dance eras. Cups and ice provided. Bring snacks and beverages. Cost is $5 for members, $6 for guests. In the dance/exercise classes, Kort offers fun, energizing, low-impact exercise through learning basic dance steps and rhythms like swing, rumba, waltz, cha cha and more, using his teaching techniques, sense of humor and great variety of music. Classes are for individuals. No partner is necessary. Classes: Thursdays at Palm Ridge, Summit Hall, 9 a.m. Combo Levels 1 & 2 and 10 a.m. Combo Levels 2 & 3. Saturdays at Johnson Social Hall, 9 a.m. Level 1, 10 a.m. Level 2, 11 a.m. Level 3. Cost: $4 for one class; discount on additional classes the same day. Membership: $5 per calendar year. Information: www.scwdanceforhealth.com or call 602-679-4220. DECORATIVE ART Fall is here and many are returning for the winter. Now is the time to check out a new club, time to try something new and meet fun people. We would love for you to stop by Decorative Arts and see how fun and easy it is to get involved. We meet at noon Wednesday Room 3 at Kuentz Rec Center. Classes for October will be a Halloween Surprise, taught by Jan Rugg Oct. 1 and 8, followed by Reggie Oswald teaching how to paint on glass Oct. 15 and 22. Join us Oct. 29 for the general meeting with refreshments. Information: Kathy Capps, 623-546-5924 or decorative.scwclub.com. ECHO MESA WOMEN’S GOLF Women’s league welcomes all skill levels for 18-hole play on Tuesday mornings on our exceptionally beautiful executive course. Many games and social events are offered throughout the year. Information: 623-554-9759 or 623-214-8657 and to arrange play. ENCORE NEEDLE & CRAFT There is something for everyone at our club. We meet at 8 a.m. Friday in Rooms 4 and 5 at Kuentz Center. In addition to accepting donations Continued on Page 24 Page 24 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 October 2014 Club Corner From Page 23 of yarn, we also accept donations of fabric for chemo caps that we donate to anyone in need. We also help members who have problems with knitting or crocheting. Come and check us out some Friday morning from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Information: Joy, 623-5844846. ENERGETIC EXERCISE To stay mentally and physically active and independent, we exercise. Exercising continues in air conditioned comfort throughout the year for all residents. Come join us from 7:55 to 8:45 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the R.H. Johnson Social Hall. Arrive a few minutes early to visit with your friends. We use an exercise mat and a PVC pole for low impact body stretching exercise. The fee is $3 per year. Come join us. Information: Joan, 623-2556358. FITNESS The Fitness Club offers land and water classes for a $5 yearly membership. Class tickets available to purchase. Jazzercise: R.H. Johnson Social Hall (9:15 to 10:15 a.m.) Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays-Susan Shewmake; Palm Ridge Activity Center (8 to 9 a.m.) Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays-Sandra Sanchez. Body Sculpting: Palm Ridge Activity Center (9:15 to 10 a.m.) Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays-Sandra Sanchez. Aqua Aerobics: Palm Ridge Pool (9:15 to 10:15 a.m.) Mondays, Wednesdays and FridaysMitzi Cerecedes. Aqua Zumba: Palm Ridge Pool (8:30 to 9:30 a.m.) Saturdays; Deep Water: (Jan. 6 to April 9 and Oct. 20 to Dec. 31) Beardsley Pool (7 to 7:50 a.m.) (April 14 to Oct. 15) R.H. Johnson Pool (7:45 to 8:45 a.m.) Mondays and Wednesdays-Sherry Johnson Traver. Wicked Water: (Jan. 2 to April 10 and Oct. 28 to Dec. 23) Palm Ridge Pool (8:45 to 9:45 a.m.) (April 15 to Oct. 23) R.H. Johnson Pool (7:45 to 8:45 a.m.) Tuesdays and Thursdays-Lisa Friedman. ABS: (Jan. 2 to April 10 and Oct. 28 to Dec. 23) Palm Ridge Pool (7:45 to 8:30 a.m.) (April 15 to Oct. 23) R.H. Johnson Pool (6:45 to 7:30 a.m.) Tuesdays and Thursdays-Lisa Friedman. Information: Ellen Green, 623-249-7911; Judy Kafka, 623-214-9373; or website, Marco Mendez will entertain at an Organ & Keyboard Club concert starting at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27. The concert will be in Summit Room A of the Palm Ridge Recreation Center. scwclubs.com. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY When you go to a movie at Stardust Theatre, you may see the ticket takers, greeters and announcers – these are the “stars” on stage. But there are dozens more behind the scenes; men and women volunteers who put together the Hollywood entertainment you have come to enjoy in Sun City West. These are the “silent movie stars.” Film Committee Chairman is Bill Hamel. and the Film Selection Committee, which consists of Bill Beach, Gil Thoele, John Young, Ellen Hobbs and Justin Kmiecik. The Operating Schedule is managed by Len Merraffino. These volunteers are the keys to the enjoyable experience of attending Thursday evening movies. GARDEN The SCW Garden Club meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 in the Lecture Hall. An excellent program on water features will be presented by Paul Holdeman, co-owner of The Pond Gnome. Paul is a thirdgeneration Arizona native. Growing up in Arizona, he has an intimate understanding of the Sonoran Southwest’s microclimate. An avid outdoor enthusiast, he and his son spend much time enjoying the outdoors. Paul imitates Mother Nature’s water features by maintaining them organically. He set out on a mission to specialize in creating urban wildlife habitats and riparian landscape systems for backyards. Paul has attended numerous courses and also attends continuing education courses by experts in ponding and rainwater harvesting. His education is applied in his trade for The Pond Gnome, where his passion for organic water features and native wildlife habitats is apparent in the company’s award-winning work. The annual Club Picnic at Beardsley Park will be at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 for social hour, and food at 5:30. In addition to good food, there will be a potting demonstration The Westernaires concert directed by Janet Hochstatter, left, and accompanied by Jim Haller presents “My Favorite �Holiday’ Things.” Ticket sales begin at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3 in the Stardust Theatre. Numbers will be issued earlier in the morning. Tickets will be sold until noon. Ticket price is $7 for reserved seating. Ticket sales will continue from 10 a.m. to noon Monday to Thursday in the theater lobby. Matinee performances are at 2 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, Dec. 11 and 14; and 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12 and 13. Copper plate has been brushed with squeegee oil, dusted with enamels and fired in a 1,450-degree kiln for 2-3 minutes. The process is repeated several times to create the desired pattern. by Steve & Steve. This outing is one that all members can attend. Be there! The next Plant Sale at Beardsley is from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3. HILLCREST DANCE & SOCIAL Oom-pahh! Join us Saturday, Oct. 18 for an October Fest Dance with catered German dinner at 5 p.m., a waltz lesson at 6:15 and dancing from 7 to 10 at R.H. Johnson Social Hall. Saturday, Oct. 25 is the annual Halloween Dance Party and costume contest with intermission Dessert Buffet and Additional Singles Program (call 623-544-0574 for information.) October Dance Schedule: Oct. 4 - Bobby Freeman & Charlene, samba lesson Oct. 11 - Blu Notes, waltz lesson Oct. 18 - Michael Carollo, waltz lesson; October Fest Oct. 25 - Danny Kealey, waltz lesson; Halloween Dance (costumes optional) We host dances from 7 to 10 p.m. each Saturday evening, September through July, at R.H. Membership is open to Sun City West residents with Recreation Cards at $10 per year. New membership rate for September through December 2014 is $5. Admission: $4 members; $6 guests. Complimentary dance lessons are included with admission at 6:15 p.m. Singles and guests are always welcome. Coffee, tea, water and are ice provided; you may bring your own beverages and snacks. Jackets and ties are optional, however no shorts, Tshirts or tank tops are permitted. Information: 623-546-6845 or www.scwclubs.com. HORSESHOES The Snowbirds are back. Veteran club members are honing their pitching skills. Ralph Stables is doing a great job as Club Elder. Anyone with a valid rec card is eligible to join the club. The club meets from 9 a.m. to �whenever” Monday to Friday to play intra club games. The one exception is when it rains or snows. With the Snowbird league beginning in January, the club is always looking for new talent. Come on down, try a few games and see if you enjoy it. If so, talk to Treasurer Bob Elzinga about joining the club. Dues are $10 annually, collected at the fall picnic, which is usually the first Friday in November. Since we have no recent members, we like to recognize tenured members, like George Corey for instance with four years tenure, and Clyde Johnson, with 14 years tenure. Lou Keller noted through constant tutoring, he has improved Bill’s ability to pitch horseshoes. Bill is able to keep the shoe in the pit and – wonder of wonders – makes a ringer occasionally – like once a month. Lou definitely should get a club award for infinite patience. INVESTMENT We are members who provide investors education to assist each other in making informed investment decisions. Club members make their own financial decisions, using their own financial resources. We provide a forum from 6:30 to 8 p.m. each Monday for guest speakers and club members with a variety of topics each week. The annual membership fee Continued on Page 25 October 2014 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West Club Corner From Page 24 is $10 with a one-time fee of $20 for supplies and you receive a packet of portfolios valued at 10 times your fee. A broadband wireless is available for the use of guest speakers and members. We provide free meals twice a season, stock contest with cash prizes and valuable door prizes every week from October to May. There is also a Las Vegas trip in May and November to the Money Show at special rates. Oct. 6 the club meets at the Johnson Lecture Hall. Oct. 6 speaker is Wayne Stutzer, radio and TV personality, money shows; Oct. 13 Stan Roberts, precious metals; Oct. 20 Fidelity asset allocation; and Oct. 27 Paul Rizzo, financial advisor. Information: Barry Hoke, 623-322-0909; John Sralik, 623-455-3605. KARAOKE October is one of our favorite months. The cooler weather means many of our members are returning and outdoor activities are resuming. This month we will be having a BBQ picnic at the Kuentz Courtyard, catered by Famous Dave’s. Be sure to make your reservations. We may be in costume for the last regular Friday meeting in October since that happens to be Halloween. Get ready to sing your favorite witchy, ghoulish songs and do the Monster Mash. Remember to bring a friend and join the fun. We are in the Ocotillo Room at Beardsley Rec Center on Friday night at 6:30. Guests are always welcome (we love an audience). Membership is $5 a year and $1 a week to sing. Information: Betty Dorsey, 623-975-5345. LADY PUTTERS The Lady Putters meet each Wednesday morning at Grandview Golf Course putting green for one hour. As of Oct. 22, the new start time will be 8:30 a.m. Check in times are from 7:45 to 8:15. All skill levels are welcome. Be our guest and join in the fun. Lady Putters has been a chartered club since 2002. Welcome back to all returning Snowbirds. Information: Janette Gricol, 623-584-1465 or www.ladyputters.scwclubs.com. LATIN & BALLROOM DANCE The Latin & Ballroom Dance Club will have a Cabaret dance Thursday, Oct. 2. The October theme (Halloween) dance is Oct. 16. Both dances are at Palm Ridge Recreation Center from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. Dress is casual, but no shorts, jeans, tank tops or T-shirts, please. Light refreshments will be provided. Admission is $4 per person for club members and $6 per person for non-members. Music by Dale Timberlake. Dance lessons resume Monday Oct. 5 at Palm Ridge Rec Center with instructor Elias Alvarez teaching beginning waltz at 11 a.m. and intermediate tango at noon. Lessons with Paul Jack Tuesdays at R.H. Johnson Social Hall will be beginning West Coast Swing and cha-cha at 5 p.m.; silver nightclub 2-step at 6; and silver samba at 7. Each 1-hour lesson is $4 per person for club members and $6 per person for nonmembers. LINE DANCE The next beginner’s workshop meets from 3:30 to 4:40 p.m. Wednesdays for five weeks starting Oct. 1. Instructor Kort Kurdi teaches the fundamentals of line dancing in a relaxed, fun and friendly environment. All Oct. 1 classes meet at the Palm Ridge Summit Hall and the remaining four Wednesdays meet at the Johnson Social Hall. Additional classes are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from beginner to intermediate dance levels. Call for current scheduling and fee information at 623-556-9093 or go to www.scwlinedance.com. In addition, there is an evening line dance from 6:30 to 9:30 Friday, Oct. 3 at Palm Ridge with a lesson from 6 to 6:30. MAC-CRO-KNIT The Mac-Cro-Knit club meets from 8 to 11 each Thursday morning at Kuentz Rec Center, Craft Room 3. Our group is 100 members strong. We enjoy sharing the crafts of knitting and crocheting with each other. Members exchange ideas and give help to other members. If you have ever wanted to learn to knit or crochet, there is always someone to help you learn at our club meetings. You will find our group busy making gifts for friends or family, making items to sell at the Village Store or making items for charity. We donate baby hats and blankets to Del Webb Hospital; we give lap robes to rehab centers; we make warm winter hats for children; and our special project is knitting or crocheting “Friendship Bags” for an abused women’s shelter in Goodyear. Several times a year we fill 150 Friendship Bags with toi- letries for this shelter. October highlights include welcoming back our winter members, displaying samples of our projects in the library show case, and the Kuentz Open House Oct. 11. We welcome donations of yarn for members to use in charity projects. Information: Mary, 623-5565929. MAH JONGG Welcome back if you were gone for the summer. Want to try a new game, join the Mah Jongg Club of Sun City West, which is open to SCW residents with a current rec card. Dues are $10 a year. The club meets from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday during the year. Sign-in and social time is between 11 and 11:30 and games start at 11:30. On the first Thursday of each month (September-June) we have a short business meeting with members supplying treats. We follow the National Mah Jongg League rules. Need to learn how to play? Contact Joy Eisner, 623-2147307, or Toni Rhodes, 623546-2845. A series of six lessons cost $45. Information: Phyllis Hibben, 623-398-7771, or Norma Platt, 623-214-0767. MEN’S NINERS GOLF The SCW Men’s Niners Golf Club was formed to fill a golf need for residents who cannot play 18 holes of golf because of health reasons or time constraints, or who just want another fun day of golf. The Club is sponsored by the SCW Golf Council with support from Golf Operations and has been formally recognized by the Arizona Golf Association. All members establish a nine-hole USGA handicap. The annual fee is $25. The playing schedule provides for competitive golf outings each Thursday at Stardust Golf Course with tee times starting at noon during the winter months. The club rotates monthly between the two Executive Courses that are open during the summer months with tee times starting at 8:30 a.m. The club has its own monitor. Information: Howard Allnutt, 623-214-0583 or Golf Operations at 623-544-6037. METAL The next general membership meeting will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9. The club will open immediately following the meeting. All members are encouraged to attend. Visitors are always welcome during operating hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and noon to 4 p.m. weekends. More than 300 pieces of metal art are on display. Metal art may be purchased at the Metal Club or the Village Store. Vacation/security mail boxes may be purchased at the Village Store with installation available at the Metal Club. Custom work, including metal art, cutting, sharpening, welding, mill and lathe work and other services are offered to the community. Let us know what you need. If you are interested in joining the Metal Club, stop by for a tour. A wide variety of new skills can be learned from the myriad of classes available. Annual dues are $20. The club also offers social opportunities and free coffee. The Metal Club is next to the SCW Visitors Center on Camino del Sol. Stop by for a visit and tour. Information: 623-584-0150 or www.Scwmetalclub.com. MINI GOLF Please join us before 9 a.m. Thursdays at the R.H. Johnson Miniature Golf Course. We will be teeing off at 9 after a short meeting of club news. If you do not have a putter or golf ball, they have them at the monitor station. Bring your rec card and a happy face to play with some fun people. After playing 18 holes of miniature golf, we will have a drawing for a cash prize for members. You may play twice without being a member and then we hope you will join our club. The annual dues are $5. Information: www.scwclubs.com, the bulletin board at R.H. Johnson course or 623337-4558 or 623-561-5002. MODEL RAILROAD The club has returned to winter hours of operations as follows. HO/N Scale meets from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the club room in the R.H. Johnson Rec Center Complex. The club is open and free to all visitors, so come on in and bring the kids and grandkids, too. There are scale HO and N layouts and Thomas the Tank Engine on his own track. N-Scale: Work continues on building a new shelf layout featuring a double main line with various industries for switching and locomotive servicing facilities. G-Scale (Outdoor Garden Railroad) - The site at Beardsley has re-opened. Call 623544-1442 or the club room for 623-544-6000 Page 25 specific days and hours of operation. The layout has continued to grow with new locomotives, rolling stock, buildings and bridges. Work also continues on construction of a new mountain area and an industrial area featuring a coal loading operation. New members are welcome; all you need is a current rec card and $30 for the first year’s dues. Annual renewal is $20. We have 33 women members, known as the Choo-Choo Chicks. This is about one-third of the club’s total membership. Information: 623-544-6148. MUSICIANS The Musicians Club of SCW is pleased to open the season with Karen Ellinwood and Jim Allen for a “Sentimental Journey” at 2 p.m. Oct. 8, at the Stardust Theatre. You may remember them from shows they’ve done around town, including Karen winning the Senior Idol Contest and Jim winning first runner up. They have teamed up to sing the songs of the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s for our “Welcome Back” program. There will be a meet and greet afterwards with refreshments served in the back 40. So start the fall season out with a great, up-lifting show and let them take you on a trip down memory lane. ORGAN & KEYBOARD Are you looking for a fabulous evening of music? The Organ and Keyboard Club is the place for you. The club’s goal is to provide members and guests with fantastic national and international artists in concert six times a year. Concerts are typically the fourth Monday of the month in October, November, January, February, March and April. This month the featured artist is Marco Mendez, an internationally acclaimed organist and keyboardist. Marco Mendez is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, the best musical conservatory in the world. He gained admission to this world renowned conservatory at the age of 12. He has performed in some of the world’s most prestigious halls and venues including the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa. He has toured all over the U.S., Europe, Latin America, South America, Japan and China. Marco will entertain starting at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27. The concert will be in Summit Room A of the Palm Ridge Recreation Center. The concert is $2 for members of the SCW Organ and Keyboard Club. Continued on Page 26 Page 26 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West Club Corner From Page 25 Guests are invited and encouraged to attend for $7 per person, payable at the door. Doors open at 6:30. Information: Ron Aron, 623537-9092 or organ.scwclubs.com. PALO VERDE PATCHERS Photo info: Palo Verde Patchers are busy making preparations for the 2015 Biennial Quilt Show, titled “Quilted Treasures.” Admiring the Raffle Quilt are Georgia Moses and Phyllis Samuelson, cochairs of the show, which is set for Saturday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, March 1, at Palm Ridge Recreation Center. Tickets for the raffle quilt will be available at several upcoming events in Sun City West. The quilt was designed, pieced, appliqued and quilted by members of Palo Verde Patchers. It will be among the more than 200 quilts which will be on display both days of the show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. As we continue into fall, the Palo Verde Patchers offers a variety of classes for members. Included are a “Wickedly Simple” quilt; a “Charm Pack Bag”; the star block of the month (a �wonky’ star this month); a paper pieced Santa; “Quilted Skinnies”; and a coiled basket. Our quilts for causes will also have work days: Quilts of Valor (second Thursday of the month) and Shelter Quilts for the New Life Center (third Tuesday of the month). We continue preparations for the upcoming February 2015 “Quilted Treasures” Quilt Show. This will be a great opportunity to see quilts of all sizes, using a variety of techniques as well as awardwinning quilts from other quilt shows. It’s also a chance to do a little shopping at the boutique and participate in a silent auction. Our general meeting this month will feature a trunk show and discussion of “art quilts” by award-winning quilter Betty Hahn. The following afternoon Betty will give a class in one of her techniques. Check us out at the Kuentz Open House from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 11. PEBBLEBROOK LADY NINERS The Welcome Back Coffee and general meeting will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 in the Acacia Room of the Palm Ridge Center. You may bring your checkbook to pay your dues as you enjoy seeing everyone who has been away for the summer. Some even may dress up in their “witchiest” outfits to celebrate the occasion. Plans for the fall tournament will be discussed and election of next year’s officers will take place. PHOTOGRAPHY WEST Photography West at the Beardsley Recreation Center is a club for Sun City West residents who enjoy photography. Photo/Video/Digital labs (623544-6520) are open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. In the newly renovated lab, you may use a dark room, mount and mat pictures, sign up for classes, get information and pay dues, convert 8mm and 16mm silent, sound, or Hi 8 movies to DVD, make movies, transfer slides and VHS to DVD, work with Elements, and transfer records or cassettes to CDs. Website: www.photographyscw.org. Photography West meets at 10 a.m. Fridays at Stardust Theatre. Solo Shows are in the Photo Lab at 2 p.m. (Oct. 10 and 24) Photography is displayed at the Library, Lecture Hall, Stardust, and Visitor’s Center. Pictures and cards are available for purchase at the Village Store. Mark your calendar for the Art and Photography Expo Jan. 31, 2015. Photography West is dedicated to helping its members become better photographers through instructional programs, workshops and mentoring opportunities. There are two competitions each year for beginner, advanced, master. Prints due Oct. 31. Check website for travel opportunities, classes, and competition dates. PICKLEBALL Cool weather is on the way and pickleball lessons will resume soon. Watch for the lessons banners to appear at both Palm Ridge and at R.H. Johnson pickleball courts. Get ready to join the 927 pickleball club members who enjoy this great game with the unusual name, Pickleball. The club schedules lessons two days each week and the lessons are free of charge. Just wear court shoes the paddles and balls will be provided by the club. Lessons are given at the Palm Ridge courts. Pickleball is still the fastest growing sport in the nation. At Sun City West we have 18 courts located at Palm Ridge and three courts at R.H. Johnson. This is the perfect place to perfect your game. In case you travel, courts are now available in every state. You can play in Fairbanks Ak., Branson, Mo., Miami, Fla., Homer, Ak., and Sun City West, Az. Learn the game and play anywhere and everywhere. The Sun City West Club holds some type of fun function every month. In September it was an ice cream social held on Sept. 12. Information: www.scwpickleballclub.com. RIP �N’ SEW There is more to sewing than a needle and thread. Our club is more than people who sew. There are many opportunities to learn more about sewing techniques and meet new friends or lend a hand in a community project. The calendar has lots of new classes for those who are interested. Members need to register for classes. We have members who inspire each other to create new things in the realm of sewing and quilting or machine embroidery. The club depends on members volunteering as monitors. The club is open late on Wednesday evenings. There are sewing machines, sergers and embroidery machines for members to use if they complete the training to properly use each piece of equipment. The club room has a library of patterns and resources available to members too. The club room is adjacent to the Village Store at R.H. Johnson Rec Center. Stop by and check out the display windows, and if you come when our room is open, ask the monitor for a tour of the club. ROCKHOUNDS WEST Rockhounds West is a geology club for people who are interested in gaining knowledge of mineralogy and earth sciences as they apply to the many spectacular areas of Arizona and the Southwest. We collect and study rocks and minerals and learn as we go. Newcomers are always welcome and are taught by knowledgeable collectors. The Welcome Back breakfast will be Oct. 13 at the Links Café in Sun Village. The October Rockhounds trip will be Oct. 17, when we will go to an amethyst mine. Information: Mary Nelson, membership, 623-556-9263. SCRAPBOOKING, PAPER CRAFTS & MORE Scrapbooking, Paper Crafts and More Club meets in the Agave Room at Beardsley Center from 6 to 9 Wednesday evenings; 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday; and 12:30 to 4 p.m. Friday. We continue make it take its, card art, unique books and specialty cards, open workshops and show and tell. A big thank you goes out to all of our 623-544-6000 members for sharing their talents and teaching us. On Oct. 3 there will be a club outing to the Mesa Scrapbook Extravaganza, and Oct. 15 we’ll have a club garage sale. Also during October there will be an iris folding class. The last two Wednesdays in October, items will be accepted for entry in the Fall Craft Fair in November. There is something for everyone. Information is available at the club’s website, www.scrapbooking.scwclubs.c om and also on the calendar of events posted at club sessions. We welcomed several new members this summer and are anxious to see our winter members return. Please consider joining us. If you are interested in learning about scrapbooking, card making, or other paper crafts, you are invited to visit our club room for more information. Information: Elyse Soffer, 623-975-4577. SINGLES 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2: Bocce at R.H. Johnson Rec Center, Quint H., 480-3368729 (first and third Thursday.) 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3: Fish Fry and/or dinner at Fuzzy’s, 11340 W. Grand Ave., Surprise, Jimmy D., 623-3746366. Celebrating Jimmy’s B-day. Noon Wednesday, Oct. 8: Board Meeting at Palm Ridge Rec Center. 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8: General meeting at Palm Ridge Rec Center, arrive at 12:45 for business meeting followed by a program and cookies. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16: Bocce at R.H. Johnson Rec Center (see above.) 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 28: Mexican Train at Beardsley Rec Center Chicory Room, bring snack to share and BYOB, Carol S., 425-7660945. NOTE:9 Every Saturday evening in October, SCW Singles will attend Movies in the Park at Beardsley Park. You are welcome to join us, just bring a chair. Carol S., 425766-0945. SOFTBALL Play exciting senior slowpitch 12-inch softball. A new three-league program begins Oct. 28 based on skill ratings. The Central league has been added between the more advanced American league and the more recreational National league. Each plays two days per week, no weekends. Join any time. Emphasis is on fun, camaraderie and many special events. Play alternates between beautiful SCW/SC fields. With October 2014 official play from October into April, there are about 34 teams of 10-12 players, fewer in summer — ended Sept. 25. Normally 11 play at a time including rover and four outfielders. Dues are $25 per year ($100 the first year) includes uniform. We’ll help you get a bat, glove and softball shoes. Open practices, tournaments or Green Team play on Saturday and Sunday. Information: Bob Dobbins, 623-792-8993 or www.azsrsoftball.com. Coed League: Get ready to play. Exciting fall ball starts Oct. 31 on Fridays. Check the web site above. To join, call Barb Waddell 623-975-1781. Women’s Softball: Meet new friends and relive the good times. Practice starts in October. Call Carol Bowden, 623337-5131. 70s Softball League: Club members who are 70 or older make six teams from SCW and SC on Saturday mornings starting in October. Information: Jack Harrison, 623-556-4845. SPANISH Welcome to Club Español! Attend our Reunion/Orientation Meeting at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17, in Johnson Lecture Hall. You will learn about classes (beginning, intermediate, advanced), conversation groups, book discussion groups (in English), fiestas and movies. You will also meet class facilitators and other students, view/buy your textbooks, and be able to join the Spanish Club. Dues are $10 a year. Most fall session classes will begin the week of Oct. 20. Classes and conversation groups meet at Beardsley Center for two hours one morning a week. Classes focus on introducing all aspects of the language; conversation groups share stories, articles, books or just chat. You do not need to sing to enjoy a new class, Learning Spanish with Music. Upcoming events: Club Español has wonderful fiestas. The Fall Fiesta will be Nov. 12 at Palm Ridge Center, and the Holiday Fiesta will be Dec. 5 at Grandview. The fiestas are a wonderful opportunity to greet friends and to make new friends in SCW. Information: Joan, 623-2717689. Check the website, http://spanish.scwclubs.com for newsletters, class schedule, description of classes, selfplacement guide for classes and information about our class facilitators. Continued on Page 27 October 2014 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West Club Corner From Page 26 SPORTSMAN’S Welcome back Snowbirds! While the temps may be cooling off, the activities are heating up. Take advantage of the knowledge and resources our club can provide in the way of outdoor activities. The list of groups, group leader’s names and phone numbers are shown below. A meeting is held each month starting at 1 p.m. at the R.H. Johnson Social Hall. This is your opportunity to meet group leaders, discuss upcoming events and listen to interesting speakers. The next meeting will be Oct. 20. This month Ron Swarsky will present a video on “The longest steam engine ride.” See the website at SCWsportsmansclub.com for a schedule of all the upcoming events. Contacts: Big Wheels - Gary- 623-2669512 Birding - Gail – 623-9756611 Fishing - Ron – 623-4559969 Hiking/Easy - De’Nae – 623556-5355 Hiking/Moderate - Les – 623-975-3632 Horseback Riding - Judy – 623-556-9618 Rafting - Steve – 623-8265322 Target/Trap/Skeet Shooting in Wickenburg- Bill – 623214-1508 STAINED GLASS CRAFTERS The club’s workshop is at the Palm Ridge Recreation Center. It is open for members use from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Please stop by and see what our members are working on. Some of these items are for sale in our display window and also at the Village Store. We offer beginning stained glass classes where you can learn stained glass crafting and see if this is a club you’d like to join. Stained Glass Crafters offers members educational material and facilities for practice of the craft, a library of instructional material and patterns, use of specialized equipment that would not normally be purchased by individual hobbyists and lots of good fellowship. The club also has kilns to use for slumping, and fusing glass items. Our club also makes angels for the Chaplain at Walter Reed Army Hospital to give to the wounded service members. SUN WEST ART Many retirees wonder whether a hobby as an artist might be just the activity they are seeking. Membership in the Sun West Art Club offers the opportunity to explore different media and produce works of art. Beginners are welcomed. Every month classes and workshops, taught by professional artists, offer instruction in watercolor, oils, drawing, pastels, gourds, bookmaking and mixed media. Fees vary from $15 for a three-hour lesson, to $45 or $60 for a fullday workshop, depending on the supplies provided. Classes are listed in the Art Room at Kuentz. Visitors can check the listings during “Open Art” from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and Fridays and also view the Kuentz Art Gallery, showcasing members’ works for sale. The next general meeting is from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 in the R.H. Johnson Social Hall. After the business meeting, the program will feature professional artist Malcolm Blazer demonstrating watercolor techniques. Light refreshments will be offered. The public is invited. On There will be juried Fine Art and Photo Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 31 at Palm Ridge. Art club members may submit work to be considered for the Expo. TENNIS What better way to one-up your Snowbird tennis pals than to improve your game over the fall months? J.R. Lampley, the tennis pro, will be having a Skills and Drills Doubles clinic at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Johnson courts. He also offers a new Doubles Strategy Clinic every Thursday evening at 6:30. There is a modest fee for the clinics. For information, contact J.R. at 602-7692192. Sunday morning DropIns at the RH Johnson courts are now beginning at 8. Rumor has it they have coffee and snacks. Mark your calendars for Sunday, Oct. 5 for the annual Wind-Up tennis social. Signups will be at the tower at R.H. Johnson. The schedule for Platform Tennis is now 7 a.m. for dropin play on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Check the Tower at R.H. Johnson for afternoon session times. Volleyball players, please check the website for information on drop-ins. Table tennis has it covered at the Johnson facility, where they offer free racquet and ball rentals. Drop by from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The next general meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 7, with happy hour beginning at 4:30 and the general meeting at 5 p.m. Keep in touch with all the fall news via http://tennis.scwclubs.com. Club hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are in the R.H. Johnson Rec Center. Members must have a valid rec card. Information: 623-214-8153. THEATRE WEST Theatre West, the Community Theatre of SCW, is in the Stardust Theatre at the Kuentz Recreation Center. The first play of the season is “Social Security,” a comedy by Andrew Bergman, co-directed by Darlene Olejniczak and Jim Reed. Tickets are on sale at the Box Office in the Stardust Theatre from 10 a.m. to noon Monday to Thursday. Chair is Jeanne Tarr, 623-584-7025. Tickets are $7, cash or check only. The run dates are 7 p.m. Oct. 24, 25, 28, 29, 30 and 31; Nov. 1, 5, 6, 7 and 8: and 2 p.m. Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 6 and 9. You may send a check with a SASE to Jeanne. Tarr at 19410 N 143rd Drive, SCW, AZ 85375. The winter play is “Chapter Two” and the musical will be “Grease.” The next meeting will be at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 21. The entertainment will be “Last Laughs: A Pocketful of Wry for the Aging.” It is the perfect antidote to feeling out of place in our youth-oriented culture by Everett Mattlin, adapted by Alan Olejniczak and directed by his mother, Darlene. This Reader’s Theatre features Bill Benz, Bernie Meagher and Jim Reed. Come join the fun! Membership is $5 annually. Information: TheatreWestSCW.com or President Al Lombardos, 623-546-3689. WESTERNAIRES The Westernaires Concert directed by Janet Hochstatter and accompanied by Jim Haller presents “My Favorite �Holiday’ Things.” Ticket sales begin at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3 in the Stardust Theatre. Numbers will be issued earlier in the morning. Tickets will be sold until noon. Ticket price is $7 for reserved seating. Ticket sales will continue from 10 a.m. to noon Monday to Thursday in the theater lobby. Matinee performances are at 2 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, Dec. 11 and 14; and 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12 and 13. In addition to the holiday concert, the Search Committee for a director is continuing its work. Janet Hochstatter has decided to retire after the spring 2015 concert. If you or anyone you know is interested and qualified, contact Jim Blexrud, President, 623-5448381; Jack Stiehl, 623-5846437; Judy Moreland, 623-388-9103; Joanne Lawson, 928-308-2779; or Jeannine Saltman, 847-727-2011. TOY-KI SILVER Welcome back to our early winter visitors, we’re glad to see your smiling faces. What happens in a basic silver class you ask? In a basic class you will learn how to saw, cut, solder and file silver. The first project is making a ring, you’ll make a bezel and set the stone. Another project is making a twisted wire bracelet. There is usually time to do another project - maybe a pendant - using all your new skills. The instructors are very helpful and will guide you all the way. The more you practice, the easier it gets. Come in and sign up, classes are being formed now. The club also offers classes in lost wax jewelry casting and mini classes: maybe you’ll learn to make a square ring, or form metal into a cuff necklace. Don’t forget the craft fair is Nov. 9, great chance for early Christmas shopping. WESTERNERS SQUARE DANCE Beginner and refresher lessons are coming. During October, we will have square dancing “plus level” refresher lessons at 6 p.m. each Thursday. If you need practice with the plus level calls, come during October. The regular mainstream and plus level dance starts at 7 p.m. after the lesson, with the incredible Lee Hailey leading. Beginner square dance lessons are being offered this year. The lessons are not offered every year, so this is the year to learn. The lessons will begin at 5:45 p.m. Nov. 6, prior to our regular Thursday square dance. The first lesson will be free. Come and see if you like it. Round dance beginner lessons will begin at 5 p.m. Nov. 3, prior to the regular Monday round dances which begin at 7 p.m. that day. The popular Annie Brownrigg will be teaching. Come and try it. Square and round dancing is lots of fun and easy to learn. Square dancing is each Thursday evening all year. Round dancing is each Monday evening, November to April. All dances are at the R.H. Johnson Social Hall. Sun City West residents and invited guests are welcome. Information: Ralph, 623- 623-544-6000 Page 27 688-0670. YOGA Check out our new schedule of Yoga classes. We have classes each weekday to meet your individual needs. If you have limited mobility, try our Wednesday Chair Yoga class. If you are considering trying out a Yoga class, now is a great time to start — we welcome new members! Check our website: www.scwyoga.com for possible upcoming time and location changes. October Class Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 7:15 – 8:15 a.m. Yoga (Beardsley Chicory & Mesquite Rooms) ($3) 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. Pilates/Yoga (Beardsley Agave Room) ($1) Mondays: 2 – 3 p.m. Beginning Pilates/Yoga ($1) Wednesday: 9:45 a.m. Audio Tape Yoga (Beardsley Agave Room) (free) 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Yoga Plus (RH Johnson Social Hall) ($1) 10:50 a.m. Chair Yoga (Beardsley Agave Room) ($3) Mondays and Fridays: 10 a.m. Audio Tape Yoga (Beardsley Agave Room) (free) 10:25 – 11:25 a.m. Yoga (RH Johnson Social Hall) ($3) Tuesdays and Thursdays: 7:20 – 8:20 a.m. Stretching Class (Beardsley Agave Room) ($1) 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Yoga (Beardsley Agave Room) ($3) Come observe a class or try one out - mats are available for you to use. Membership is open to Sun City West residents with Recreation Cards at $5 per person annually. Information: Pat, 623-2142494. ZYMURGY The Zymurgy Club is a beer and wine-brewing craft club, with a strong social aspect, fermenting grains, grapes and friendships. Events include monthly beer and wine tastings, brewing classes and on the third Friday of the month, there is MuZArt in the Kuentz Courtyard that combines music, art and wine. Admission is open to non-members, but all participants are asked to bring a bottle of wine and an appetizer to share. The club also hosts a yearly wine trip in the summer, Octoberfest, annual picnic and many other events. Information: scwzymurgyclub.com. Page 28 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West October 2014 623-544-6000 Fall 2014 EXPLORE! classes - sign up today Check out some of the many EXPLORE! Adult Learning Classes scheduled this fall: FINANCE AND TECHNOLOGY CYBER SECURITY-PROTECTING AND SECURING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION: 3-5p.m. Wednesday, November 12, Palm Ridge Acacia Room; $10 fee; instructor Adam Harding. END OF LIFE READINESS: 3-5p.m., Wednesday November 5 and Thursday November 6, Palm Ridge Acacia Room; $20 fee; instructor Charlotte Fox. FINDING UNBIASED FINANCIAL ADVICE: 68p.m., Wednesday, October 15, Palm Ridge Acacia Room; $10 fee; instructor Scott Sandell. POSITIONING YOUR FINANCES TO THRIVE IN RETIREMENT: 6-8p.m., Wednesday, November 19, Palm Ridge Acacia Room; $10 fee; instructor Scott Sandell. VARIOUS TECHNOLOGY CLASSES - WORD, EMAIL, FACEBOOK AND PINTEREST: 10a.m.-12 p.m., Mondays, October 13, 20, 27, November 3 and 10, Library Data Center; $35 fee for five classes; instructor Cindy Larson. FOOD AND FUN BEER STYLES AND TASTING: 6-8:30p.m., Wednesday, October 22, Palm Ridge Acacia Room; $15 fee (includes tasting); instructor Dean Lynn. FRENCH COOKING: an evening at the fabulous Amuse Bouche Bistro: 3:30-7:30p.m., Monday, December 1, at the restaurant, 17058 W. Bell Road Suite #104; $65 per person fee which includes the three course meal and instruction; instructors are chefs, Kiersten and Snir Mor. WINE AND PAINTING: A Guided Adventure in Joyous Painting: 2-5p.m., Sunday, October 26, RH Johnson Sports Pavilion Shuffleboard Court; $35 fee (fee includes wine, snacks, canvases and art supplies); instructor Suzie Black. HEALTH AND FITNESS MEDITATION PRACTICES AND TRADITIONS: 9-11a.m., Saturdays, November 1, 8, 15 and 22, at Beardsley Agave Room; $28 fee; instructor Rev. Kim O’Connor. HEARING- WHAT WAS IT YOU SAID? - EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES: 3-4p.m., Mondays, October 13, 20, 27 and November 3, Palm Ridge Acacia Room; $5 Fee (snacks will be provided); instructor Brenda Lowe, AuD., FAAA. JAZZERCISE: 6-7p.m., Mondays, October 6, 13, 20, November 3, 10, 17, December 1 and 22, Palm Ridge Summit Hall A; $60 fee for eight classes; instructor Sue Shewmake. LINE DANCING: 4:307:30 p.m., Sundays, Palm Ridge Summit Hall A; $24 per four week session, Intermediate from 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Beginners from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Beyond Basics from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Session #1 September 21, 28, October 5, 12; Session #2 Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9; Session #3 Nov. 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7; instructor Kort Kurdi. KEEPING YOUR DOG HEALTHY AND DOG GROOMING AT HOME: p.m., Thursdays, October 30 and November 6, Kuentz Craft Room #3; $20 fee; instructor Dr. Lorna Lanman, DVM. SWIM LESSONS: 6-9 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays December 1, 2, 4 and 8, 9, 11, at Beardsley Small Lap Pool; $30 per session; instructor Bill Benson. 66:45 p.m. Beginners; 6:45-7:30p.m. Advanced Beginners and 7:30-8:15 p.m. Intermediate. UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER,S: 3-5p.m., Tuesday, November 18, RH Johnson Lecture Hall; $5 fee; instructor Martha Burruel. HISTORY AND TRAVEL AFRICAN SAFARI: 35p.m., Wednesday, November 12, RH Johnson Lecture Hall; $10 fee; instructors Ramona and Steve Boone. LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION: 6-8p.m., Thursday, November 20, RH Johnson Lecture Hall; $10 fee; instructor Todd Weber. MAJOR ATTRACTIONS IN ARIZONA: 6-8p.m., Thursday, October 23, RH Johnson Lecture Hall; $10 fee; instructor TJ Reed, PhD WORLD RELIGIONS: History and Beliefs of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism and Islam: 6-8p.m., Mondays November 3, 10, 17 and 24, Palm Ridge Palo Verde Room; $30 fee; instructor Linda Sweat, PhD. NATURE AND SCIENCE HASSAYAMAPA RIVER PRESERVE - GENERAL TOUR: 8:30-10a.m., Saturday, October 25, at the Nature Conservancy Preserve at 49614 Highway US 60, between Sun City West and Wickenburg; $15 fee includes entrance fee); the tour will be led by trained docents. ORIGINS OF THE UNIVERSE: The Universe began WITHOUT a Big Bang: 68p.m., Tuesday, December 9, Palm Ridge Acacia Room; $10 fee; instructor Robert Farrell, PhD. STARGAZING THE NIGHT SKY: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 29, at Beardsley Park; $20 fee; instructor Tony LaConte and Crew. The SCIENCE BEHIND NOAH’S FLOOD, or the Deluge: 6-8p.m., Wednesday, October 8, 2014, Palm Ridge Acacia Room; $10 fee; instructor Robert Farrell, PhD. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CREATIVE WRITING CLASS: 3:30-5:15p.m.,Tuesdays, October 21, 28, November 4, 11 and 18, Beardsley Chicory Room #1; $30 fee; instructor Pat Canfield. SOULCOLLAGE: 6-8p.m., Monday, November 10, Kuentz Multicraft Room #5; $10 fee (includes all materials); instructor Marilyn Watkins. STYLING SECRETS FOR LOOKING FABULOUS AT ANY AGE: 68p.m., Thursdays, October 30, November 6, 13 and 20, Kuentz Multicraft Room # 3; $30 fee; instructor Mary Jo Farrell. SKILL BUILDING AARP SMART DRIVING: 9a.m.-1p.m. Saturday, November 15, RH Johnson Shuffleboard Court, Sports Pavilion; $5 Fee paid to the EXPLORE! Program. In addition you will need to bring a check made out to AARP for $15 if you are an AARP member and $20 for non-AARP members; instructor Larry Anderson. BEGINNER BRIDGE CLASSES: 6-8p.m., Mondays, November 3, 10, 17 December 1, 8, and 15, Beardsley Chicory Room #1; $42 fee; instructor Mitchell Weisberg KNITTED TWIRLY SCARF: 6-8p.m., Tuesday, October 14, Palm Ridge Acacia Room; $15 fee (fee includes yarn); instructor Eva Weisberg. KUMIHIMO (JAPANESE BRAIDING) BRAIDING CLASS: 6-8p.m., Tuesdays, October 21, 28, and November 4, Beardsley Mesquite Room; $30 fee (includes beads, disc form and other materials); instructor Eva Weisberg. POOL (POCKET BILLIARDS) BASICS: 67:30p.m., Wednesdays October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, Pool Room, RH Johnson Sports Pavilion; $45 fee; instructor Don Hlousek READERS THEATER: 6:30-8p.m., Tuesdays October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9, RH Johnson Lecture Hall; $60 fee; instructors Kate Heiser and Gail Liebowitz. TEXAS HOLD EM- WINNING STRATEGIES: 68p.m., Mondays, October 27 and November 3, Men’s Club; $20 fee; instructor Nancy Shubert. EXPLORE! Class Registration Information: detailed class descriptions are listed on-line at suncitywest.com, EXPLORE! Classes. Register: ON-LINE At suncitywest.com, click on EXPLORE! in the left column; if you are new to EXPLORE!, sign-in and create your own account; if you are already a participant in the EXPLORE! Program, log-in and input your user name and password. Once logged-in, you are able to register for a class and pay online with your credit or debit card. If you forget your user name or password, contact Tamra Stark at 623-544-6194, or [email protected] for assistance. IN PERSON You can register for classes at the front desk of the R.H. Johnson Rec Center administrative office, 19803 R. H. Johnson Boulevard, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. TELEPHONE EXPLORE! Program Coordinator Tamra Stark can take your registration by telephone at 623-544-6194. Payment is due at the time of registration; we accept cash, check or VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express cards. Registration at the class is available if the class is not full. You must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the class start time and bring a check, cash or credit card to pay at the door. 623-544-6194
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