Rec Center News Sun City West Nov 2009

The Rec Centers is proud to
present the United States Air

Force Band of the West in con-
cert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17,
in Beardsley Park. The concert
is free and open to the public.
The Concert Band, the
largest ensemble within the
Band of the West organization,
will be performing its reper-
toire of music ranging from the
Renaissance to present day,
from serious symphonic band
literature to Broadway musi-
cals, from Sousa marches to
Top-40 hits. Band members are
highly skilled professionals
holding degrees from universi-
ties and conservatories across
the nation. Many have vast ex-
perience performing with some
of the finest ensembles and
musicians in the world.
The Concert Band is a 45-
member ensemble which rep-
resents the U.S. Air Force by
performing music for formal
military ceremonies, educa-
tional clinics, and public con-
certs throughout the
Southwest. At every perform-
ance they offer to the audience
a wide range of entertaining
music by preeminent com-
posers.
The Rec Centers will have
concessions available for pur-
chase. Arrive early to enjoy
dinner in the park, and bring a
chair or blanket to sit on during
the show.
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Inside this Rec Center News
All States Club.....................26
Bowling..............................12
Calendar............................12
Club Contacts.....................13
Club Corner................... 18-25
Events.................................15
Financials.............................6
Golf...............................10-11
Governing Board..................4
Library...............................8
Movies............................15
Phone Numbers..................13
PORA................................7
Travel.............................16-17
Village Store...........................8
Valley residents are
invited to one of the
largest arts and crafts
fairs in the state as the
Recreation Centers of
Sun City West plays
host to its 31st annual
Fall Arts and Crafts
Fair from 8 a.m. to 3
p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7.
The giant sale
spreads throughout the
R.H. Johnson Campus,
including the Arts and
Crafts Courtyard, the
Social Hall and the
Village Store, all lo-
cated at 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd.
Parking and admission are free. The
vendors, all of which are Sun City West
chartered club members, accept cash,
check, Visa, MasterCard and Discover
Card.
Thousands of one-of-a-kind items are
featured in this annual extravaganza.
From the always popular metal work,
clay and ceramics pieces to the fine art,
fun holiday crafts and utilitarian items,
the fair boasts a wide range of offerings.
This years event also will feature
concessions from the Rec Centers, of-
fered in cooperation with Classic Cater-
ing. Donuts, coffee, beverages, hot
dogs, brats, chips, cookies, ice cream
and an array of other selections will be
available at great prices.
The annual fair attracts buyers from
throughout the Valley who are lured by
the quality craftsmanship of Sun City
West artisans. The event also marks a
great opportunity to get a head start on
holiday shopping without having to
fight traffic to get to the malls and other
major shopping areas.
The public is invited to enjoy a won-
derful fall day in Sun City West with
plenty of food and bargains. Mark it on
your calendars: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Satur-
day, Nov. 7!
Fall Arts & Crafts Fair has something for everyone!
31st Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fair
8 am-3 pm Saturday, Nov. 7, R.H. Johnson Campus
Social Hall: Palo Verde Patchers, Leather, Stained Glass, Calligraphy, Macroknit,
Basketeers, Encore, Silk Flowers, Porcelain Painters, Tole Painting, Wood,
Copper Enamel, Photography, Beaders.
West side of Courtyard: Art, Rip N Sew, Garden, Clay, Silvercraft.
East side of courtyard: Lapidary, Weavers, Ceramics, Rosemaling, Metal
The Resonance Vocal Ensemble will perform
at the Rec Centers free Veterans Day Concert
beginning 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Beard-
sley Park.
The concert is free and open to the public.
Concert-goers are invited to arrive early and
enjoy dinner in the park; concession stands will
be open at 5 p.m. offering brats, hamburgers,
beverages, ice cream, chips and more for sale.
The Resonance Vocal Ensemble, under the di-
rection of Lorri McHardy, is comprised of 30
highly talented musicians who sign and play
madrigals, jazz, pop, classical and sacred tunes
with tight harmonies and a close blend. Mem-
USAF Concert Band performs free show in Beardsley Park
Vets Day features Resonance Vocal Ensemble
Continued on Page 2
Ring in the New Year with us
Tickets are on sale now for the Recreation
Centers of Sun City Wests New Years Eve
Dinner and Dance that begins 7 p.m. Thursday,
Dec. 31, in Palm Ridge Rec Center.
The event includes an elegant dinner and
dance, as well as party favors, a free souvenir
champagne glass, and live entertainment by
Colorado Connection with Rick and Jackie
Silva providing live music. There will be New
Year countdowns at 10 p.m. and midnight.
The evenings menu, presented by Classic
Catering, includes chicken rollotini with corn-
bread, apple stuffing and nutmeg gravy, ham
carved on site and glazed with honey dijon, gar-
lic mashed potatoes, candied yams, green beans
almondine, dinner rolls, tossed green salad, iced
tea ambrosia and decaffeinated coffee. Top off
the evening with New York style cheesecake
with your choice of strawberry or blueberry top-
pings.
Tickets are the same price as last year: $50 for
residents and $60 for non-residents. Tickets are
available at the Sun City West Box Office, open
between 8 and 11:30 a.m. weekdays in the R.H.
Johnson Administrative Offices, 19803 R.H.
Johnson Blvd.
Hours at some of the Rec
Centers facilities will be ad-
justed for the Thanksgiving,
Christmas and New Years hol-
idays. Please keep the follow-
ing list handy so you know
what facilities are open and
which are closed.
If you will be needing guest
cards, please dont wait till the
last minute purchase them
now from Member Services! If
necessary, you may purchase
one guest card from the Sports
Pavilion on days when Mem-
ber Services is closed.
Thanksgiving
Administrative offices in-
cluding Member Services and
the Box Office will be closed
Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday,
Nov. 27.
The R.H. Johnson Library
will be closed Thursday, Nov.
26, and Friday, Nov. 27.
The Village Store will be
closed Thursday, Nov. 26, and
will be open from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. Friday, Nov. 27; and from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
28.
Golf courses will be open
regular hours throughout the
holiday. The Golf Operations
office will be closed Nov. 26
and 27.
All recreation centers and as-
sociated facilities will close at
noon on Thursday, Nov. 26.
They will be open regular
hours on Friday, Nov. 27.
The Sports Pavilion will be
closed Thursday, Nov. 26, and
will be open regular hours on
Friday, Nov. 27.
Christmas
Administrative offices in-
the Box Office will close at
noon Thursday, Dec. 24, and
will be closed on Christmas
Day, Dec. 25.
The Library will close at
will be closed Friday, Dec. 25.
It will reopen regular hours on
Saturday, Dec. 26.
open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 24. It will be
closed Dec. 25, and will reopen
regular hours from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26.
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The Sun City West Men-
tors First Swing is a special
day for people who would
like to learn to play golf, or
for those who havent played
in a long time and would like
to give it a try.
The atmosphere is welcom-
ing and non-threatening, so
its the perfect opportunity for
those who have been wanting
to try golf but are hesitant to
take that first step.
The event scheduled from
noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
14 at Stardust golf Course is
free for Sun City West resi-
dents with current rec cards
and to CNP card holders from
our senior communities.
The event includes Hands-
On Golf Clinics for driving,
putting, chipping and infor-
mational. PGA Professional
Doug Weber will also be
available.
Space is limited to 60 peo-
ple. Reservations can only be
made by sending an e-mail re-
quest to Rose Putz at
dept21sd@rcscw.com.
Isnt it time you took your First Swing?
The Rec Centers is conducting another brick
pick-up for residents who purchased a com-
memorative brick during the Sundomes fund-
raiser a few years ago.
As a community service following the Sun-
domes closure, the Rec Centers gathered the
commemorative bricks and is storing them until
residents can pick them up.
Residents are invited to stop by the Rec Cen-
ters Maintenance Yard on the east side of the
R.H. Johnson Social Hall, 19803 R.H. Johnson
Blvd., between 7 a.m. and noon Thursday, Nov.
5. Rec Centers personnel will be on hand to
help residents sort through the stacks of bricks.
The Scrap Bookers
subgroup of the Cal-
ligraphy Club is work-
ing to form its own
Chartered Club. Any-
one interested in be-
coming a member of
the new club can
contact Char Stiehl at
623-584-6457 or
email her at
charcm@cox.net.
Sundome brick pickup scheduled
bers hail from all corners of
the Phoenix metropolitan
area. The choir has per-
formed (previously under the
names of the Desert Valley
Singers and the Latter Day
Singers) throughout Mari-
copa county as well as
around Arizona and in Eu-
rope.
You will enjoy a show
brimming with talent, vari-
ety, fun, and great music. The
Resonance Vocal Ensemble
Chamber Choir will leave
you with a tune on your lips
and a great feeling in your
heart.
Free Nov. 11 concert set
From Page 1
Holiday hours scheduled; get your guest cards now
office will be closed Dec. 25.
6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24. They
will remain closed on Christ-
mas Day.
open from noon to 5 p.m. on
both Christmas Eve and Christ-
mas Day.
New Years
Administrative Offices in-
the Box Office will close at
will be closed on New Years
Day.
The Library will close at
will be closed Friday, Jan. 1. It
will be open regular hours on
Saturday, Jan. 2.
Thursday, Dec. 31. It will be
closed Friday, Jan. 1, and will
reopen regular Saturday hours
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 2.
office will be closed Jan. 1.
6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31.
(Palm Ridge will be open for
the New Years Eve Dinner
and Dance.) They will be open
regular hours on New Years
Day.
New Years Eve, and from
noon to 5 p.m. New Years
Day.
Parrothead Paradise!
Sun City West Parrotheads will be thrilled to know
they can capture a bit of the islands right here in their
own community as Adventures in Parrotdise, A Trib-
ute to Jimmy Buffett comes to Beardsley Park at 7
p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1.
Jimmy Buffett is the worlds most famous beach
bum and has successfully marketed his love of
beaches, bars, boats and ballads into a billion dollar
business. Along with an outstanding musical career,
he is a best-selling author and restaurateur. His fans,
known as parrotheads, can be found everywhere and
are the most loyal fans in the world. Maybe the trop-
ical appeal and state of mind known as Margari-
taville exists in everyone. Whether it is the lure of the
tropics or some other parrotdise, Buffetts music
can take you there, and so can this show.
Barrie Cunningham has been performing Buffetts
music almost as long as Buffett himself. He has also
traveled many of the same roads and even played at
some of the same places. Barrie takes the showgoer
on a musical tour of Buffetts road to fame and for-
tune. Barrie sings all the songs you know, like Come
Monday, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Changes in
Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes and, of course, the
national anthem of all parrotheads, Margaritaville.
Fingers Taylor and Roger Bartlett, Jimmy Buffett
Coral Reefer Band members, join Barrie and his band
to make this the most authentic Buffett show any-
where. Other Coral Reefer Band members that may
appear include TC Mitchell, Amy Lee, Doyle Gr-
ishma, Mike Utley, Robert Greenidge, Tina, Nadirah,
Mac and who knows who else may appear. According
to these Coral Reefers, being in Adventures in Par-
rotdise is the next best thing to being at one of Jimmy
Buffetts concerts.
Tickets are $10 and $11 for non-residents; tickets at
the door are $12. Tickets are available now from the
Sun City West Box Office, open between 8 and 11:30
a.m. weekdays in the R.H. Johnson Administrative
Offices.
No outside food will be allowed into the park. Cool-
ers will be permitted if they fit under your chair; they
will be inspected to ensure they contain no food. Con-
cession stands will be open featuring hot dogs, brats,
hamburgers, shredded barbecue chicken sandwiches,
chips, popcorn, ice cream and beverages.
Adventures in Parrotdise: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
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The Rec Centers is pleased to sponsor CPR and AED
classes for residents and employees. Cost is only $2 per stu-
dent, which covers the cost of certification cards.
All residents are encouraged to take these classes, offered
monthly in the R.H. Johnson Lecture Hall, 19803 R.H. John-
son Blvd. Payment by cash or check will be accepted on the
day of class; no exceptions.
Classes start promptly at 8 a.m. on the following Mondays:
Nov. 16 and Dec. 14. To be fair to all students and so that
learning is not interrupted, there is no admittance after class
begins. Classes usually take four or five hours. These classes
fill up quickly. You may sign up online at www.rcscw.com. If
you have any problems registering, call Bob Warren at 214-
3760 or Tom Romaine at 584-0906. If you cannot make a
class youve signed up for, please call Tom or Bob.
CPR classes available
Barrie Cunningham, surrounded by the Lost Shaker band,
performs as Jimmy Buffett during the Adventures in Par-
rotdise concert Sunday, Nov. 1, in Beardsley Park.
Free event brings out the elf in SCW
Sun City West residents have
many wonderful event options
around the holidays parties,
singing, dancing and lots and
lots of socializing. Now, we
are pleased to offer a fun, new
event that is something com-
pletely different.
On Saturday, Dec. 5, we in-
vite you to come out and enjoy
the delightful holiday movie,
Elf at Beardsley Park. What
a great place to show a movie
on the new outdoor screen at
beautiful Beardsley Park under
the stars and dark, wintery sky.
Where else but balmy Arizona
could you sit outside in your
lawn chair or lounge on a cozy
blanket in December? (Would-
nt the folks in the frigid climes
be so jealous?)
Doors open at 6 p.m. for this
free showing. Concession
sales of brats, hotdogs, bever-
ages, cookies, popcorn and
coffee will be available to
compliment your enjoyment.
And of course, the perennial
holiday favorite hot choco-
late also will be available.
Elf stars Will Ferrell,
James Caan and Ed Asner. It is
the story of young Buddy, who
is inadvertently transported to
the North Pole, where he is
raised as an elf by Santas
helpers. Once grown, he de-
cides to go to New York and
find his read dad. Bob
Newhart even gets into the act
in this cute comedy. Elf is
rated PG for some mild rude
humor and language.
This is great way to enjoy
our Arizona winter. Join us, 6
p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at
Beardsley Park for a free
movie and wonderful evening.
Dont forget your chair and/or
blanket.
The Recreation Centers of
Sun City West will host PR
Presents, focusing on Luke
Air Force Base, at 9 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the
R.H. Johnson Social Hall.
PR Presents is sponsored
by the Rec Centers Public
Relations Committee. On
Nov. 17, Rusty Mitchell, di-
rector of Luke Air Force Bases Community Initiatives Team,
will provide a Luke Mission Briefing to the Sun City West
community. In addition, Steve Yamamori, executive director
and CEO of Fighter Country Partnership, will present a Luke
Forward Briefing about the partnerships efforts in relation to
the airbase.
The community is invited to this free event. Refreshments
will be served.
PR Presents:
Luke AFB
The Rec Centers would like to re-
mind all the landlords in the commu-
nity that before they turn the keys
over to their renters, theyll want to
turn their owner-member cards over
to our Member Services Office.
Without the cards in our posses-
sion, your tenants cannot get their
Tenant Activity Cards.
For additional landlord guidelines,
please call the Member Services Of-
fice at 623-544-6100.
Reminder for Landlords
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All Rights Reserved
General Manager - Michael Whiting, 623-544-6110;
dept30@rcscw.com
Editor - Katy OGrady, 623-544-6027; dept9@rcscw.com
Member Services - 623-544-6100
28,603 members as of Oct. 1, 2009
Recreation Centers of Sun City West
19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, AZ, 85375
email@rcscw.com
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Sun City West is a senior community for individuals 55 and older.
Printed by Independent Newspapers.
For advertising information, call 623-972-6101.
Management and Governing Board
Governing Board Directors
All Directors: gb@rcscw.com
Vice President
Dave Moeller
June 2009-July 2012
623-556-5118
gbhr@rcscw.com
President
Ron Gillmeister
July 2007-June 2010
623-214-8984
gbpres@rcscw.com
Pat Canfield
July 2009-June 2011
623-933-7565
gbclubs@rcscw.com
Lake Westphal
June 2009-July 2012
623-546-6929
gbproperties@rcscw.com
Treasurer
Scott Ellis
June 2009-July 2012
623-556-4110
gbbudget@rcscw.com
Secretary
Karyl Brandvold
July 2007-June 2010
623-214-6559
gbbowling@rcscw.com
Paul Piper
July 2008-June 2011
623-975-0732
gbpr@rcscw.com
John Ronan
July 2008-June 2011
623-584-8298
gblegal@rcscw.com
Ginger Welch
July 2007-June 2010
623-214-0814
gbgolf@rcscw.com
Governing Board Manager
Sharon Schomer
623-544-6115
ofcmgr@rcscw.com
The next regular meetings
are 1 p.m. Thursdays,
Nov. 19 and Dec. 17, in
the Social Hall.
Please note the new
meeting time of 1 p.m.
Workshops are 9 a.m.
Fridays, Nov. 6 and
Dec. 4, in the Lecture Hall.
The Governing Board will
meet with the General
Manager on the following
dates to receive his
weekly report. These
sessions are scheduled
1:30 p.m. on Mondays:
Nov. 2, Nov. 9, Nov. 16
Nov. 23 and Nov. 30.
The sessions are in the
Governing Board
Conference Room in the
Administrative Offices.
Call 623-544-6115 for
Governing Board
information.
MEETINGS &
WORKSHOPS
We Need You!
Election Committee members sought
On March 23, 2010, our community will
come together to elect three of our own to the
Recreation Centers Governing Board, and we
need your help.
Our Bylaws provide that we, the Association
members, organize and facilitate our Governing
Board elections to ensure a fair and impartial
election. To accomplish this, we need at least
40 members willing to donate 5 hours of their
time working the polls on Election Day, and
three others to donate three hours of their time at
the Meet the Candidates forums on Feb. 18
and March 18.
Several of those volunteering will have an op-
portunity to assist in planning and/or supervis-
ing the election process.
To better provide for voter comfort and to en-
sure that no voter need be turned away, the elec-
tion will be conducted in the Social Hall, with a
larger staff and a greater number of voting
booths.
There is no greater service to our community
than to facilitate the election of those who would
govern our Recreation Centers.
Please call Election Committee Chair Ray
Caldwell at 623-214-1331, or email him at
Caldwellrv1987@msn.com, to volunteer your
services or for additional information.
Our temperatures
have finally become
more moderate.
Thank God! We look
forward to our part
time residents return-
ing to the Land of
Plenty, to enjoy our
facilities again. Wel-
come to the early ar-
rivals.
In spite of our drier, hotter
than normal summer, you will
find our golf courses in the
same excellent condition that
A message from the President ...
has become the stan-
dard for our Land-
scaping Division.
Come and play and
see why they were
voted as the A team
this year. Look for the
Stardust Proshop
grand reopening this
month. Long planned
major improvements
will be finished.
Our TORCH Committee is
in the midst of their first ses-
sion and are looking for inter-
ested parties to sign up for
planned future sessions. Look
for the form in the RCSCW
News...
I hope you were able to at-
tend the Lawn Bowl EXPO
sessions that took place at our
facilities. Visitors from 18
countries attended.
I wont try to list all the
events that are planned for the
coming year. I do advise you to
read the RCSCW News, local
papers, and visit our website
for up to date schedules and
recreation opportunities. We
have Facebook and Twit-
ter links on the site for your
convenience. I suggest that a
very easy way to remain fully
informed is to request the
RCSCW newsletter to be sent
to your email address. Simply
provide your email address to
the RCSCW by following the
instructions on the website.
Welcome back and enjoy the
facilities that the staff has
worked so hard on over the
summer months.
Ron Gillmeister
Governing Board President
Ron Gillmeister
Board President
Are you interested in learning more
about Sun City West? Would you like to
understand more about who does what
to make this such a great community?
Do you want to know more about Sun
City Wests history, its future, and all
thats happening in between?
The Sun City West TORCH Citizens
Academy is the most comprehensive
educational program designed to an-
swer all those questions and more. The
programs goal is to build a more in-
formed citizenry by educating, involv-
ing and inspiring residents.
TORCH stands for Tapping Our Re-
sources, Citizens and Heritage, and
thats exactly what the Academy is de-
signed to do. The program kicked off in
February 2009, and is now accepting
applications for its Spring 2010 class.
The Spring 2010 session meets on
seven consecutive Thursdays, from
Feb. 11 to March 25. This is a compre-
hensive and interactive program that in-
cludes discussions from a host of
qualified speakers, as well as field trips
to some locations, so students are asked
to commit themselves to the full seven
weeks. Class size is limited to provide
the best possible experience.
Participants will graduate from the
Academy well-versed in the gover-
nance of Sun City West. Session topics
include: Sun City West Heritage, Past
to Present; Golf Operations; Finances;
Recreational Opportunities; Library
and Bowling; Friends and Services; and
The Future. Fill out this application and
return it to our Governing Board office
as soon as possible so we can get you
registered. There is a nominal fee to
cover the cost of materials.
TORCH Academy
Yes! I would like to be a part of the Spring 2010 TORCH Class.
I can commit to meetng for seven weeks,
on Thursdays, from Feb. 11 to March 25, 2010.
Name: ____________________________ Rec Card # _______________
Phone No: __________________________________________________
Email Address: ______________________________________________
Mailing Address:_____________________________________________
_______________________________________Sun City West, AZ 85375
I prefer: oAn AFTERNOON session oAn EVENING session
Sessions are held in the afernoons. If there is enough interest, an
evening session may be planned.
Return completed form to Governing Board Manager Sharon Schomer in the
Administratve Oces, 19803 R.H. Johnson Boulevard, Sun City West.
For informaton, call 623-544-6115.
Learn the ins-and-outs of Sun City West during this in-depth Citzens
Academy to become a more actve, involved resident!
TORCH aims to build a more informed citizenry
Toys for Kids program needs your donations
The Sun City West Womens
Club is hosting its annual Toys
for Kids program from 9 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in the
club room at Kuentz Rec Cen-
ter.
This year more than any
other in recent times has been
especially hard for families
with children. The holidays
seem to make the sting of hard-
ship so much sharper. The
Womens Club is doing its part
to help by distributing all do-
nated toys to needy families in
our area.
New, unwrapped toys for
children of all ages are appre-
ciated, but especially needed
are items for children 10 years
of age and older. Basketballs,
soccer balls and other sports
gear are in great demand. Ed-
ucational toys, stuffed animals
and dolls are most welcome.
In the past, the generous res-
idents of Sun City West have
helped make Christmas a little
brighter for area children. The
Womens Club hopes this year
will again be a successful drive
with your help. Refresh-
ments will be served. Stop by
Friday, Dec. 4, and show you
care.
New Christy Minstrels: Dec. 6
Tickets for the New Christy Min-
strels holiday shows in Sun City
West on Sunday, Dec. 6, are still
available.
Under the direction of Randy
Sparks, the Minstrels will perform
two shows, at 2 and 7 p.m. in Palm
Ridge Summit Hall, 13800 W. Deer
Valley Drive. Doors open at 1 and 6
p.m.
Formed by Sparks in 1961, the
group had several Top 40 folk music
hits including This Land Is Your
Land, Green, Green, Today
and Ramblin.
Tickets are available now: $17.50
for residents; $20 for non-residents
and $22 at the door.
Original
founder
Randy
Parks
brings the
New Christy
Minstrels to
Sun City
West on
Dec. 6.
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Financials
Details of these summaries are available in the
R.H. Johnson Library at 13801 W. Meeker Blvd.
Recreaton Centers of Sun City West, Inc. Consolidated Inc Stmt for Board
For Two Month Ending August 31, 2009
Month Month Monthly Prior Yr YTD YTD YTD Prior YTD
Actual Budget Variance Actual Actual Budget Variance Actual
Revenue-Gross Margin
Recreaton Division $831,490 $832,897 ($1,407) $776,262 $1,674,865 $1,655,681 $19,184 $1,552,938
Golf Division 227,353 248,552 (21,199) 247,305 520,105 550,500 (30,395) 523,177
Bowling Division 13,031 11,890 1,141 12,154 35,356 31,500 3,856 34,974
Asset Preservaton Fee 119,600 89,700 29,900 60,000 273,300 184,000 89,300 186,000
Interest Income 17,597 16,666 931 25,525 26,544 33,332 (6,788) 45,816
Total Revenue-Gross Margin $1,209,071 $1,199,705 $9,366 $1,121,246 $2,530,170 $2,455,013 $75,157 $2,342,905
Expenses
Operatng Expenses
Recreaton Division $434,049 $479,416 $45,367 $448,375 $865,787 $993,325 $127,538 $923,834
Golf Division 737,623 592,400 (145,223) 891,460 1,313,570 1,273,643 (39,927) 1,508,813
Bowling Division 47,262 62,244 14,982 56,006 91,258 99,475 8,217 92,883
General & Administratve 205,060 230,604 25,544 229,478 361,582 401,416 39,834 392,845
Total Operatng Expenses $1,423,994 $1,364,664 ($59,330) $1,625,319 $2,632,197 $2,767,859 $135,662 $2,918,375
Depreciaton
Recreaton Division $133,160 $139,103 $5,943 $106,875 $266,645 $275,588 $8,943 $232,144
Golf Division 85,167 86,795 1,628 111,655 164,346 175,224 10,878 187,937
Bowling Division 19,219 16,260 (2,959) 16,730 37,827 34,869 (2,958) 34,455
Total Depreciaton $237,546 $242,158 $4,612 $235,260 $468,818 $485,681 $16,863 $454,536
Total Expenses $1,661,539 $1,606,822 ($54,717) $1,860,580 $3,101,016 $3,253,540 $152,524 $3,372,910
Net Revenue ( Loss) ($452,468) ($407,117) ($45,351) ($739,334) ($570,846) ($798,527) $227,681 ($1,030,005)
Non-Operatng Income $9,255 $9,255 $6,000 $9,255 $9,255 $6,000
Non-Operatng Income(Loss) ($443,213) ($407,117) ($36,096) ($733,334) ($561,591) ($798,527) $236,936 ($1,024,005)
Recreaton Centers of Sun City West Balance Sheet - Aug. 31, 2009
2009 2008
Current Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents $4,769,970 $5,745,886
Restricted Cash 6,190,409 3,843,392
Accounts Receivable 541,481 559,728
Accounts Receivable over 90 102,175 78,114
Accounts Receivable 90+ PP 21,369 0
Note Receivable: Theatre West 32,926 57,926
Note Receivable: Library 45,000 115,000
Note Receivable: Theatre 20,201 0
Inventories 142,630 159,648
Prepaids and Other Assets 210,737 231,753
Total Current Assets $12,076,899 $10,791,445
Fixed Assets
Furniture & Fixtures $994,639 $982,274
Machinery & Equipment 11,463,536 10,484,415
Buildings 37,406,193 36,382,949
Land Improvements 32,948,596 33,939,048
Land 5,196,987 5,196,987
Vehicles 946,138 897,367
Water Rights 2,234,499 2,234,499
Accumulated Depreciaton (54,971,474) (53,281,919)
Total Fixed Assets $36,219,113 $36,835,621
Total Assets $48,296,012 $47,627,066
Liabilites
Accounts Payable $713,297 $525,261
Tour Revenue Collected 92,822 87,657
Accrued Purchase 22,157 309,423
Sweeps-Pro Shop 155,436 179,288
Gif Certcates 2,590 2,310
Bowling Tournament Payable 6,588 0
SCW Sofball Club 22,819 22,669
Accrued Payroll 420,662 550,329
Payroll Taxes Payable 2,152 13,111
401K Payable 3,687 4,957
Employee Optonal Insurance 566 562
Liability for Return Checks 637 454
Credit Card Duplicaton 0 (11,891)
Accrued Taxes Payable 70,209 74,445
Accrued Pension Plan 118,814 115,653
Arizona Sales Tax Payable 0 1,460
Deferred Membership Fees 4,190,963 3,942,631
Deferred Golf Revenue 285,240 361,835
Total Liabilites $6,108,638 $6,180,152
EQUITY
Retained Earnings $42,748,965 $42,470,426
Net Prot/ (Loss) (561,591) (1,023,512)
Total Equity $42,187,374 $41,446,914
Total Liabilites and Equity $48,296,012 $47,627,066
Bowling Lineage by Fiscal Year *
MONTH FY 2007-08 FY 2008-09 FY 2009-10
July 9,843 10,316 9,968
August 4,259 4,034 5,023
September 19,741 18,526
October 28,570 28,255
November 28,023 26,261
December 24,333 27,605
January 33,847 34,029
February 31,638 29,464
March 33,290 41,503
April 16,008 14,792
May 12,137 11,789
June 11,338 13,583
FY to Date 14,102 14,350 14,991
FY Total 253,027 260,157 14,991
* Fiscal Year runs from July 1 to June 30
Golf Rounds by Fiscal Year *
MONTH FY 2007-08 FY 2008-09 FY 2009-10
July 13,101 11,879 10,240
August 12,749 11,895 10,182
September 16,158 15,046
October 19,594 19,129
November 25,245 23,904
December 20,938 20,104
January 27,538 31,819
February 32,699 30,246
March 37,215 36,882
April 29,354 28,632
May 18,941 18,391
June 14,764 14,913
FY to Date 25,850 23,774 20,422
FY Total 268,296 262,843 20,422
* Fiscal Year runs from July 1 to June 30
by Doug Rhodes
Friday Night Lights
Now that its into the end of
the year, its getting dark ear-
lier, so how about coming into
the light of Bingo at the R.H.
Johnson Social Hall? Every
Friday night, PORA sponsors
some of the best Bingo in the
county. The games start at 6:15
p.m. Besides some new equip-
ment that will speed up the
game, they have some of the
most reasonable refreshments
in town. Stop by and see if you
can win the $1,000 Coverall.
Movie Tickets:
$5.50!
In this economy, every dollar
counts more than ever, and
PORA has arranged to make
available movie tickets for
$5.50. These tickets are good
for adults and children, any
time of the week at UltraStar
Cinemas in Surprise, corner of
Litchfield and Waddell. Tickets
are not good for special en-
gagements or 3-D movies, un-
less you pay a small upgrade.
Pick up your tickets now and
have on hand for gift giving,
when family and friends visit,
or when you want to treat your-
self to dinner and a movie
(tickets expire December
2012). These special dis-
counted tickets are available
for PORA members only and
can be purchased with cash,
check, or charge at the PORA
office (9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-
Friday).
UltraStar Cinemas has 14
comfortable stadium seating
auditoriums all with the
greatest sound and picture dig-
ital technology can offer. Visit
www.ultrastarmovies.com/Sur-
prise.asp to view show times.
What makes Sun
City West work?
I think everyone agrees that
we have a great place to live in
Sun City West. We have nice
homes, pretty streets, beautiful
golf courses, club houses,
recreation facilities, shops and
much, much more. Im also
pretty sure that everyone wants
it to stay this way.
So why shouldnt it continue
to be as great as it is? Well part
of the problem is that were
getting older. In fact a recent
newspaper article said that Sun
City West now has a popula-
tion that is slightly older than
the average resident in Sun
City. But that is just a natural
progression as initial residents
get older and new home buyers
are younger. It will happen
here also, over the next few
years.
How does that
affect our
community?
Along with the aging of our
population comes a reduced
work force of able bodied per-
sons, and that has a direct and
immediate impact in the area
of volunteers. When Sun City
was built, it called itself the
City Of Volunteers, and if
youve read any of the history
of Sun City West, you realize
that it too has depended on the
voluntary efforts of the resi-
dents to keep things moving
smoothly.
Two of the most important
organizations, the PRIDES and
the POSSE, depend very heav-
ily on volunteers. I recently
spoke with Ed Felton, head of
PRIDES, and Capt. DeLoye
Rose, commander of the Sher-
iffs Posse of Sun City West.
Both of them are very aware
and concerned with the reduc-
tion of the number of people
volunteering to put in some
time to maintain the SCW
Lifestyle.
Right now we have people
who volunteer to put in just a
few hours a week with
PRIDES to help keep public
areas cleaned and trimmed,
sprinkler systems repaired,
weeds and yard pests con-
trolled, and a dozen or so other
jobs that help keep our com-
munity looking as nice as it
does.
Other volunteers spend hours
being trained in the duties of
the Sheriffs Posse, including
communications procedures,
CPR, first aid and providing
emergency assistance when
necessary. According to Capt.
Rose, the Sheriffs Posse of
SCW made over 55,000 calls
in Sun City West in the last
year, and at the same time had
vehicles and posse members
patrolling the streets to keep us
safe and secure.
We have over 100 chartered
clubs in Sun City West, and
several unchartered ones, all of
which rely on volunteers.
PORA uses volunteers to help
answer phones and run the Vis-
itor Center. The people at
Bingo who check your win-
ning cards are volunteers. Del
Webb Hospital has many vol-
unteers, some of whom have
been working there for many
years.
Putting it as plainly as I can,
if we dont have volunteers, we
wouldnt have Sun City West
as a vibrant, clean, safe,
friendly community. Without
volunteers we would just be
another neighborhood in
Northwest Maricopa County.
Stocking Stuffer
If youre looking for a little
something else to give as a
holiday gift, dont forget the
beautiful PORA Arizona Quar-
ter Key Fob. It is for sale in the
PORA front desk for $15 and
comes in two models. One is a
single key fob and the other is
a valet style which comes
apart so that you may leave
your car keys with a valet but
take your house keys with you.
Each one has a brilliant uncir-
culated Arizona Quarter, and
makes a very nice holiday gift.
CC&R Reminder -
Street Parking
Do you have friends or rela-
tives visiting in RVs during the
upcoming holiday season? If
so, please keep in mind RVs
can only be parked in Sun City
West for a maximum of 72
hours. Also, RVs may not be
used as living quarters at any
time while parked in Sun City
West.
The Sun Cities RV Com-
pound offers temporary guest
RV storage for a maximum of
90 days per calendar year,
space permitting. Call 623-
972-8019 or visit their website
at www.scrvcompound.com
for more information. There
are also a number of RV stor-
age and RV parks available in
the West Valley. Check your
local phone directory for infor-
mation.
Nows the time to make your
guest RV arrangements as
these facilities may fill up dur-
ing the holidays.
Dec. 5: Carts for
Hunger
PORA, in conjunction with
the Recreation Centers of Sun
City West and St. Marys Food
Bank, will be conducting a
combination Food Drive and
Golf Cart Parade on Saturday,
Dec. 5. The event will kick off
at 8 a.m. in the RH. Johnson
Social Hall parking lot. Lanes
will be set up to allow vehicles
to drive through and drop off
non-perishable food such as
canned meats, stews, fruits and
vegetables.
The Golf Cart Parade will
commence around 9:30 a.m.
with a Fire Engine and the fa-
mous Jazzy Sun City West
Poms leading the participants
on a loop around the parking
area and past a reviewing stand
for the judges to see. Prizes
will be awarded for the best
decorated carts in separate cat-
egories yet to be determined.
Shooting for a goal of at least
300 carts, this should be a
spectacle not to be missed and
may even claim an Arizona
state record.
Application forms will be
available after Nov. 1 at PORA
and the RCSCW offices, as
well as downloadable from the
PORA website, which can be
reached at www.porascw.org.
Well be looking for as many
golf carts as possible. You
dont have to be a member of
PORA to participate, but we
appreciate any support you
give, as will those who receive
the donated food.
Used Golf Car Sale
The used golf car sale in Oc-
tober was such a success that
Southwest Golf Cars will have
another used golf car sale from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
7, at 13901 W. Camino del Sol
in Sun City West. If you are a
Sun City West resident in need
of selling a used car, call Deb-
bie at 623-584-0591 to reserve
one of 30 spaces for free! Buy-
ers, get ready to shop for your
golf car.
PORA News and Views
PORA
623-584-4288
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday-Friday
13815 Camino del Sol
pora@suncitywest.org
www.porascw.org
Visitors Center
623-214-8629
October-April
M-F: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
SAT: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
SUN: noon-3 p.m.
PORA
13815 Camino del Sol
Sun City West, Arizona 85375
Please enroll me/us in Sun City West PORA
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Phone ______________________________________________________________
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Please enroll me/us in PORA
The Sun City West Founda-
tion is very proud to kick off
the 2009 fall Red Carpet Sem-
inars with John Harrington,
CEO of Banner Del E. Webb
Medical Center.
Mr. Harrington will update
residents in the many exciting
operations of the regional hos-
pital at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 18, in the Webb Room of
the Foundation Building.
John Harrington was named
CEO of Banner Del E. Webb
Medical Center in 2009. Previ-
ous to that, he was CEO of
Banner Heart Hospital.
He has leadership experience
in both for-profit and nonprofit
health care systems, including
roots in Banner Health.
Shortly after his career began
at the former Phoenix General
Hospital in 1979, he held asso-
ciate administrator positions
within the former Samaritan
Health System now Banner
Good Samaritan Medical Cen-
ter and Banner Thunderbird
Medical Center. Previous to
being named CEO of Banner
Heart Hospital, he was CEO of
Abrazo Health Cares Paradise
Valley Hospital.
Harrington also held leader-
ship positions with Vencor
Hospital, a for-profit, long-
term acute care facility and
CIGNA Health Plan of Ari-
zona.
A fellow with the American
College of Healthcare Execu-
tives, Harrington has also held
leadership roles with the Ari-
zona Hospital and Healthcare
Association, the American
Heart Associations Arizona
Chapter and Valley Leadership.
Please dont miss this won-
derful opportunity to be in the
know about healthcare in Sun
City West!
The Foundation is located at
14465 R.H. Johnson Blvd., in
Sun City West. Reservations
are not necessary just show
up to be informed about our
hospital. The event is free and
open to the community.
Time to give
thanks
To all of our pa-
trons, we say thank
you! To all of the
staff, volunteers, and
committee members
who spend countless
hours here at the li-
brary, I also thank
you! And to all of the
people who have donated
books and other materials, as
well as monetary donations to
either the Endowment Fund
and/or the Friends of the Li-
brary, we could NOT have
done it without you. And so
with that said, we say, Thank
you! Thank you!
November club
to shine
In the showcase this month
are items from the Sun City
West Lapidary Club.
Make sure to stop by to look
and see what this club has to
offer. And as always, if you are
interested in joining, there will
be information on hand to
allow you to sign up.
Like pulling teeth!
No, were not actually
pulling teeth but when it comes
to trying to get the printed
hard copy of some of the Top
10 newspapers to be delivered
to the librarys doorstep, you
would have thought we were!
Of the Top 10 newspapers re-
quested by you, the patrons, in
a survey that had been con-
ducted here at the li-
brary, we have only
been able to get two
additional newspapers
so far. The Top 3 pa-
pers requested are only
accessible on line in an
electronic format.
These are indeed
hard times and many of
the countrys newspa-
pers are in dire straights to say
the least. But we will keep try-
ing and hope to have a few
more newspapers by years
end. If we find that this is just
not possible, we will be look-
ing to try to add these newspa-
pers electronically at some
point in time.
Talking turkey
In the spirit of giving thanks,
our Friday Book Discussion
Groups are doing well and are
looking forward to more book
discussion topics for the holi-
day season. Both groups will
meet on Nov. 20, one from 9 to
10 a.m., and the second from 1
to 2 p.m. Look for flyers in the
library advertising up-and-
coming topics to discuss, and
feel free to sign up and reserve
your spot in the discussion.
To Reference
is divine
Did you know that we are
updating items within our Ref-
erence Area? From tax manu-
als to law books, medical data
bases to religious journals, ma-
terials in reference need a con-
stant review of their validity.
Because of that, we are going
through each item to renew
and/or update. Speaking of
that, our reference volunteers
are also very eager to help an-
swer any of your questions that
you may have either by phone
or in person. Please make a
point of keeping us in mind
when you are in need of find-
ing resources to educate or re-
fresh your memory on
numerous topics. We are here
to help you when you need it.
Looking out for
Outreach
By the New Year, the Out-
reach Program is scheduled to
be in full swing. A full-time
staff member will be on board
and occupying a currently va-
cant office reserved for serving
homebound residents within
Sun City West. We of course
will be looking for volunteers
who may be able to lend a
helping hand to others in order
to better serve those who are
not able to visit the library any-
more. If you are interested,
please stop by the Homebound
Office at the library and ask to
fill out a volunteer form.
Media bring more
movies, music
Well things in our Media
Services area are just growing
by leaps and bounds! Did you
know we have nearly 4,000
DVDs? We also have a very
rapidly expanding collection of
music CDs that are all avail-
able to be checked out! Our en-
tire collection of books on tape
and movie videos have been
replaced by books on CD and
movie DVDs.
However, with all the good
stuff that is going on in Media
Services, there are a couple of
things I need to let our patrons
be aware of:
1.) When patrons are return-
ing CDs, DVDs, etc., if defec-
tive discs show up in a multi-
ple pack disc case, please indi-
cate which disc is defective
and the cause when returning
discs to the library.
2.) When cleaning discs, al-
ways wipe from the center out-
ward in order to avoid
scratches. Always use a soft
cloth, not tissues. A lens
cleaner may also be used but
the important thing is to wipe
from the center to outer rim.
Do not scrub back and forth.
Did you know?
And other
Reference stuff!
Your library has almost 160
cook books with thousands of
recipes that can be checked out
at any time. This includes the
three recipes for orange mar-
malade made with ginger.
The Reference staff can as-
sist you with any of your re-
search involving medical
topics on our Wellness com-
puter. Also housed in Refer-
ence are other monthly
publications regarding health
issues from various entities
such as Mayo Clinic and the
Harvard letters.
Among other helpful re-
search tools, we have the entire
set of Arizona Statutes updated
annually, the Thomas Registry
of Business and Consumer Re-
ports with issues as far back as
2005! So make sure you stop
by when you are in the need to
know!
R.H. Johnson Library
623-544-6100 PAGE 8 NOVEMBER 2009
Media Services up to 4,000 DVDs and growing!
Vince Micallef
Library Director
Lots of resources available for H1N1 updates
As part of its continuing effort to keep res-
idents apprised of whats happening with the
H1N1 virus, we would like to make you all
aware of these valuable resources where you
can get updated information about the virus
and precautions you can take to keep your-
self safe. Resources you can tap into include:
www.cdc.gov
www.nih.gov
www.mayoclinic.com
www.webmd.com
www.emedicinehealth.com
www.medicinenet.com
www.medlineplus.gov
www.livescience.com
www.redcross.org
Foundation kicks off its fall Red Carpet events Nov. 18
Village Store
Garden Clubs handiwork brightens Village Store
The Garden Club
has participated in the
Fall Craft Fairs many,
many times, and re-
cently brought plants
into the Village Store
for sale. They have
been a tremendous hit
so I asked if I could
visit for the Big Ad-
venture series. They
were very excited about the
sales of the plants and wel-
comed me with open arms at
the greenhouse.
On June 1, 2009, I made my
way to the Beardsley Recre-
ation Center to the Garden
Clubs greenhouse. It is tucked
in the back corner of the court-
yard adjacent the new exercise
room. I walked in to find sev-
eral of the members gathered
around a table and concentrat-
ing on something important. I
introduced myself and they
paused in the important activ-
ity. I learned that it was a vital
activity, making the watering
schedule for the summer.
Louise Carroll, Yvonne Gol-
steyn, Lou Jordan and Carole
Kamka were busy taking care
of the baby plants that filled
the green house, and putting
their names on the watering
schedule. The harsh Arizona
summers make keeping track
of the young plants first prior-
ity. The green house is bursting
at the seams with plants that
the club has started, as well as
donated plants from residents.
The club is in the process of
constructing a shade area in the
courtyard. This will
extend the area where
the young plants can
grow to be ready for
the November Craft
Fair. The nice thing
about the club extend-
ing outside the green-
house is the
landscaping is beauti-
ful and there are mas-
terful gardeners taking care of
the plants. I am sure the Beard-
sley landscape maintenance
personnel are happy about that.
While I was browsing
around the area, I began asking
questions about the type of
plants the Garden Club nur-
tures. They have cactus and
succulent plants, which are
common for the Arizona cli-
mate. The variety of cactus in
the green house and surround-
ing grounds is in the neighbor-
hood of 100, with the total
plants being raised at around
250. All of the plants in the
green house must be hand wa-
tered. That is why a schedule
for watering is imperative.
The Garden Club has 170
members, many of whom leave
the community for the summer
months. During their absence,
they rely on a handful of mem-
bers to water and nurture these
plants, readying them for the
fair. Prior to this year, the fair
was the only opportunity the
club had to sell. This spring we
introduced flowering cactus to
the Village Store. They were
quickly purchased. We did not
want to have the plants in the
Katie
Van Leuven
Store Supervisor
store for too long, as they were
not used to the environment,
but no worries, all were pur-
chased within a day or two of
their arrival.
The club holds its meetings
in the Lecture Hall at 9 a.m. the
first Tuesday of the month, re-
suming in September.
The green house itself has
seen better days. The glass
windows have screens for the
summer and are removed in the
winter. The roof can be vented
to allow sun light and air in
during the cooler weather.
There is a swamp cooler, but it
is no match for the summer
heat. The clubs dream green
house would be larger with
more storage, wider isles and a
roof that does not leak. I was
warned: Do not back up. This
was very good advice.
A member of the club volun-
teers at the Desert Botanical
Gardens and is always on the
lookout for unusual varieties to
purchase. He is also a member
of the Cactus Society. They
rescue cactus that are in jeop-
ardy of being destroyed be-
cause of development. The
Society moves the plants to a
safe location, such as the
Desert Botanical Gardens.
Steve Sabo, Master Gar-
dener, took me to his Secret
Garden where he has row
after row of pups, which is
the gardening term for baby
plants. His backyard looks like
a nursery with covered,
wooden framed, shaded, mini
greenhouses. The lids of the
greenhouses lift off so he can
check the pups and water them.
He has a Palo Verde tree that
looks like and acts like an um-
brella, and covers a huge ex-
panse. Under it are row after
row of small plants in pots just
waiting to reach the right size.
I have never seen such an intri-
cate and organized system. Not
being a person with a green
thumb, not even light green, I
was totally impressed and
awed. The pups are mostly pur-
chased, but some are donations
from neighbors and friends.
These plants, which are grown
to be sold in the fall craft fair,
will take one to two years to
mature. It is wonderful to see
someone so immersed in grow-
ing plants. This was a breath-
taking end to my visit for
today.
Sept. 1 was the opening day
for the Village Store, but was
also the Garden Clubs meeting
day. I attended the Garden
Clubs meeting at the Lecture
Hall, which is luckily right
next door to the Village Store.
There were around 50 mem-
bers in the meeting. The pro-
gram was presented by Fallen
Feathers, a bird rescue, reha-
bilitation and education group.
They brought in a number of
birds including a humming
bird, great horned owl, male
quail, a raven and a cow bird.
Jody Kieran, Fallen Feathers
executive director, was full of
information on what to do
when finding a baby bird or an
injured bird. She gave steps to
follow before calling Fallen
Feathers. It was most interest-
ing and informative to me, as I
am a bird watcher and bird
lover. The group is funded by
donations and is available for
informative meetings and gath-
erings. Call 623-533-2348 or
visit www.fallenfeathers.org.
My experience at the Garden
Club, both at the greenhouse
and at their meeting, was very
enjoyable. I am still in awe at
the vast number of plants that
are grown, and I enjoy having
them in the Village Store. If
you are interested in joining or
have some plants to donate,
call Garden Club President Ar-
lene Macy at 214-7823 for in-
formation.
Above: Garden Club members who are active during the summer include, back row from left, Ron Lewton,
Steve Sabo, Diane Wingert, Carole Kamka and John Markel; and front row from left, Louise Carroll, Yvonne
Golsteyn and Lou Jordan. Below left, the walkway to the clubs greenhouse at Beardsley Rec Center is extra
beautiful thanks to the clubs healthy succulants along the path.
Golf
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Club
9 Wood
9 Iron
7 Wood
5 Hybrid
Pitching wedge
8 Iron
9 Iron
4 Iron
Pitching wedge
7 Wood
Hybrid
6 Iron
8 Iron
7 Iron
7 Iron
7 Iron
Yardage
150
117
138
190
117
106
110
165
112
160
180
156
122
133
90
118
Hole
12
8
17
14
8
13
13
5
3
11
15
12
8
8
2
6
Golf Course
Echo Mesa
Pebblebrook
Desert Trails
Deer Valley
Pebblebrook
Desert Trails
Desert Trails
Deer Valley
Echo Mesa
Pebblebrook
Grandview
Grandview
Pebblebrook
Echo Mesa
Echo Mesa
Echo Mesa
Date
9-2-2009
9-6-2009
9-7-2009
9-10-2009
9-16-2009
9-16-2009
9-18-2009
9-18-2009
9-23-2009
9-24-2009
9-25-2009
9-28-2009
9-29-2009
9-29-2009
9-30-2009
9-30-2009
Name
Pete Arndt
Tom James
J. Dean Fardal
Duane G. Streit
Terry Rose
Jim Hruz
Richard Terrill
Bruce Dally
Bill Lewis
Roy L. Smith
Dave Krauter
Norm Kraft
Tom Knoblauch
John H. Kurt
Jack H. Stiteley
Ed Brown
Holes in One
Sunday Couples Golf is going strong with about 100 participants
at each session. All Sun City West residents are invited to join us.
Cost is $15 for sweeps and lunch, which is served immediately fol-
lowing the round of golf. Information: Jean Serr, 623-214-1501.
Upcoming sessions (schedule is subject to change) are:
Information: Call Jean Serr at 214-1501.
Sunday Couples Golf
Nov. 8 Trail Ridge
Nov. 22 Stardust
Dec. 6 Deer Valley
Dec. 20 Echo Mesa
2010 Golf Maintenance Schedule
Spring Aericaton
Thursday April 15 Pebblebrook
Friday April 16 Stardust
Thursday April 22 Trail Ridge
Friday April 23 Echo Mesa
Thursday April 29 Deer Valley
Friday April 30 Desert Trails
Thursday May 6 Grandview
Pebblebrook Summer Closure
Closed for summer maintenance Monday, June 7. Reopens Monday, Oct. 11.
Echo Mesa Summer Closure
Closed for summer maintenance Monday, June 21. Reopens Monday, Aug. 2.
Golf Maintenance Days
Thursday & Friday June 3 and 4 Trail Ridge
Thursday and Friday June 3 and 4 Stardust
Thursday and Friday June 10 and 11 Deer Valley
Thursday and Friday June 10 and 11 Desert Trails
Thursday and Friday June 17 and 18 Grandview
Summer Aericaton
Thursday and Friday July 15 and 16 Trail Ridge
Thursday and Friday July 22 and 23 Stardust
Thursday and Friday July 29 and 30 Deer Valley
Thursday and Friday Aug. 5 and 6 Desert Trails
Thursday and Friday Aug. 12 and 13 Grandview
Fall Overseeding
COURSE CLOSES REOPENS
Pebblebrook Monday, Sept. 20 Monday, Oct. 11
Desert Trails Thursday, Sept. 23 Tuesday, Oct. 12
Trail Ridge/Echo Mesa Thursday, Sept. 30 Tuesday, Oct. 19
Deer Valley Thursday, Oct. 14 Tuesday, Nov. 2
Grandview/Stardust Thursday, Oct. 21 Tuesday, Nov. 9
Dates subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
HANDICAP FAQ (Section 5-2g)
Q: In playing a round of golf with her husband, Mary decided to play from the blue
tees, which are not rated for women. Can she do this and still post her score?
A: Yes, she would do the following:
Locate the nearest set of tees rated for women (in her case, the white tees);
Determine the yardage difference between the blue tees and the white tees;
Plug that yardage difference into the table in Section 5-2g of the USGA Handicap
System Manual;
Since the yardage of the tees Mary is playing (blue) is longer than the nearest set of
tees rated for women (white), she would add the rating and slope values from the table,
to the rating and slope of the white tees, and use those totals for posting her score.
RULES FAQ (Rule 28)
Q: My ball is under a bush. I decide to declare the ball unplayable and elect option C
under Rule 28 (drop within two club-lengths). Must I drop the ball within two club-lengths
of where the ball is, or within two club-lengths of the edge of the bush?
A: You must drop the ball within two club-lengths of the spot where the ball is, no closer
to the hole.
Do you have trouble playing
a full 18 holes of golf? Would
you like to have the opportu-
nity to play a competitive
round of golf in less than two
hours?
If the answer to either of
these questions is yes, then you
should consider joining the
Sun City West Mens Niners
Club. The club was formed on
May 28, 2008, and is spon-
sored by the Sun City West
Golf Council with support
from Golf Operations.
Membership in the club cur-
rently stands at 72. The club
has been formally recognized
by the Arizona Golf Associa-
tion as a member club, and all
members establish a nine-hole
USGA Handicap. The club
also has a monitor.
The current summer season
playing schedule provides for
competitive golf outings each
Thursday at Desert Trails or
Echo Mesa beginning at 6:30
a.m. The winter or high sea-
son will find the club back at
Stardust with the beginning tee
time to be announced.
For information or to be-
come a member of this club,
contact club Monitor Sharron
Peterson at 546-9698, or club
President Howard Allnutt at
214-0583.
Mens Nine Hole Club
offers golf alternative
Why Nine Holes?
You dont have the time for
an 18-hole league.
You have trouble playing a
full 18.
You still want the fun and
competition of organized golf.
The 2009 Octogenarian
Tournament held at Desert
Trails on Sept. 19 was highly
received by all the participants.
The scores were tightly com-
petitive, and the results proved
that their skills are still playing
to a pretty good level. The
weather for the event was quite
satisfactory and rather nice for
this time of year.
The results were as follows:
Mens Gross Score: first,
Joel Weigert, 68; second,
William Eyler, 71.
Womens Gross Score: first,
Olivette Miller, 86; second,
Peg Noble, 89.
Mens Handicap 0-17: Doug
McCarter, 58; Lew Mohler, 58.
Womens Net: first, Wanda
Lougee, 60; second, Pat
Dugan, 63.
Mens Handicap 18 and Up:
first, Bob Dollemore, 54; sec-
ond, Fred Paselk, 58.
Mens Calloway: Jim Hall,
70; Cal Klienschmidt, 73.
The winners won stained
glass kachinas made by the
Octogenarian results announced
Stained Glass Club in Sun City
West. They did superb work-
manship on the beautiful
kachinas. Women golfer stat-
uettes also were awarded.
The 2010 Octogenarian
Tournament will be determined
when the schedules for Sun
City West have been estab-
lished.
Thanks to all participants for
attending.
John Sheehan,
Tournament Coordinator
DONT MISS OUT
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by visiting www.rcscw.com and
clicking on the SCW E-
Newsletter tab located in the
left column on the home page.
This will bring you to a copy of
the most recent e-newsletter,
as well as provide you with
links to sign up to receive them
directly each week.
Stand from behind ball first for accurate lineup
Lining up to the tar-
get seems like it
would be an easy task!
However, as we stand
over the ball ready to
take our swing, the
perception we have
with our eyes from the
side of the target line
can be deceptive.
If you think about any other
sport or activity with a specific
target involved bowling,
darts, archery, etc. we stand
behind the target line and look
down the line with both eyes to
throw or shoot. In golf we
have the same need to get lined
up to an exact target, but do not
have the luxury of swinging
from behind the line!
So, what to do? If
you watch the best
golfers in the world
line up to the target,
they always do it from
behind the line facing
the target. From there,
everyone may have a
slightly different routine, how-
ever in general most will pick
an intermediate target, some-
thing laying on the ground
such as a divot or leaf and use
that to align their club to once
they walk to the ball and begin
to set-up.
Remember, from the side of
the ball (in your set-up posi-
tion), this intermediate target
may not look correct, but most
times it will be!
Make this lineup procedure
routine and you will be amazed
at not only how much more
consistent you are in direction,
but in contact and distance!
Alignment affects everything.
Robin is a Class A LPGA
member and certified teacher.
She has been teaching profes-
sionally since 1987. She gives
lessons on alternating weeks at
Deer Valley, Echo Mesa and
Pebblebrook. For lesson in-
formation or to signup, call her
at 322-6300 or email her at
golfinwithrobin@aol.com.
Private lessons are $35.
Golf
Building a Better Golf Game
If you are new to golf or simply a high
handicap infrequent golfer, there exists a
great program at very little or no cost to
you that you can join to help you get
started and improve your game. It is the
Golfers Green Team.
Golfers Green Team allows new or in-
frequent golfers to learn and play in a
non-threatening environment. We hold
two free signup clinics per year as kick-
offs, usually limited to around 75 golfers. Our
first group clinic is tentatively scheduled for
Saturday, Nov. 16. I and a great group of golf
mentors will be offering free instruction on all
aspects of the game.
You need to sign up for this in advance be-
cause space is limited. You cannot come to this
session if you have already attended one in the
past. Sign up and information are available only
by contacting Stardust Manager Rose Putz at
623-544-6012.
As a member of the Green Team, you also are
able to go to the golf course and play with fel-
low members supported by experienced golf
mentors. This a great, relaxing way to play with
golfers of similar experience. This really helps
take away some of the self-induced pressure that
newcomers seem to combat.
After our opening clinic on Nov. 16,
information as to free clinics and play
days will be available at scw-
golfers@mac.com. This email connec-
tion is manned by our friend and creator
of the Green Team concept, Mr. Tony
DiBiaso. His emails will keep you in-
formed, as will Rose at Stardust.
As for my part of this program as a
PGA teaching instructor, I will be offer-
ing reduced rate golf lessons for individuals and
couples who are signed on as Green Team mem-
bers. I will also be offering throughout the fol-
lowing months a series of free in-depth
demonstration clinics that you can attend with-
out any pre-registration. All of these clinics will
be held at Stardust golf course. You dont have
to be a Green Team member to attend these;
everyone is invited. These clinics will be funda-
mental in nature and will be geared toward new
golfers.
See you at Stardust!
Doug is a PGA member and a certified in-
structor for the Rec Centers. He gives lessons
by appointment at Grandview, Stardust and
Desert Trails. Doug can be reached at 623-866-
9163 to schedule a lesson. Gift certificates for
lessons are also available.
Doug Weber
Golfing with Robin
Robin Eichten
New method
used to ward off
geese
The Rec Centers Envi-
ronmental Services Division
would like to notify resi-
dents that they have a new
method of removing geese
from the courses.
A starters pistol will be
used when necessary to
keep geese off the courses.
Droppings from the geese
are not only messy, but a
health hazard.
The pistol makes noise
but does not release any
projectiles.
84-year-old
shoots 84!
Congratulations to 84-
year-old Sun City West res-
ident Pete Roque who shot
his age on Oct. 7!
His accomplishment came
Oct. 7 at Deer Valley Golf
Course. Witnesses were
Warren Williams and Jan
Strock.
Congratulations, Pete, on
such a great accomplish-
ment!
Golf Notes
Use baseball swing
to hit ball with power
Ive frequently had
students berate them-
selves for having
played too much base-
ball or softball and
thereby messing up
their golf swings. My
response is wonder.
The reason I say this
is the power hitter in
baseball is executing an excel-
lent golf swing in a horizontal
plane. Once we understand
this, we can use it to our ad-
vantage.
The arms should rotate natu-
rally in the golf swing. They
should roll to the right in the
backswing and to the left in the
follow-through. Thats the se-
quence of events as it relates to
the arm rotation in the golf
swing. How do you learn it?
Hold your arms, fully ex-
tended, straight out in front of
you. Your arms should be
shoulder high. The club should
point up toward the sky at an
angle away from you. This is
your starting point.
Swing the club to the right,
as if taking a horizontal back-
swing. Let your arms rotate to
the right until the shaft of the
club is horizontal. Then swing
back to the left, as if hitting a
baseball, and make sure you
lead the club past your nose
with the butt of the club in
front.
After your hands have gotten
past your nose, let them roll
over and let your arm
swing continue left.
Keep the shaft of the
club and the arms in the
same horizontal plane,
flat throughout. You
have just performed a
perfect, in-plane golf
swing in a horizontal
plane. It would be fair
to say that a major point of dis-
tinction between golfers is the
degree to which their swings
are on one plane. The more
like an LP record (remember
those?) that your arms and the
club swing are, the better, more
consistent and more powerful
your swing becomes.
Slowly tilt the plane as you
continue to swing back and
through until you are just over
the ball. Stop, address the ball
and hit it seeking to keep the
same swing mechanics you
performed in a horizontal
plane. Direct the butt of the
club at the ball as you swing.
In doing so, you will be exe-
cuting a baseball swing on a
tilted plane. Thats what a
good golf swing is. You wont
hit a homer but you will hit
good golf shots.
Tom Drisler is teaching at
Trail Ridge Golf Course.
Video lessons complete with
on-screen graphics and audio
commentary are available.
Call 602-316-0419 to schedule
an appointment.
Tom Drisler
Free help available for new golfers
All of our golf courses participated in the National
Patriot Golf Day on Sept. 4 and 5. This USGA pro-
gram was created to honor our troops and assist
their families with educational endeavors. Dona-
tions were received from golfers across the nation
during the Labor Day weekend, and Sun City West
did its part. We are proud to announce that we col-
lected $815.92.
Along with the chance to support the National
Patriot Day, Sun City West golfers were given a
chance to sign up for the raffle drawing for a new
PING driver. This years winner was Sharon Miller
of Desert Trails. Congratulations Sharon, and thank
you Sun City West golfers for your support and
generous donations. This was the first event in the
Golf Holiday Series presented by Golf Operations.
Congratulations also to Surprise resident Curtis
Severson who won the free Ping Driver in an Oct.
1 drawing of participants in the Rec Centers Open
Play Trial Program.
Lucky golfers win Ping drivers
One of the ways to
adjust for lane condi-
tions is altering your
tempo. In the sport of
bowling, tempo is
vital for any success.
Whether you are
shooting your first ball
for a strike, or trying
to pick up a one-pin
spare, learning to control your
tempo is a must.
If you are trying to increase
ball speed, you need to raise
the ball higher in your starting
position and pick up your
tempo. As you hold the ball
higher, push the ball straight
out in front of you, move the
hand and foot at the same time.
Your stride will get a little
longer and your arm swing will
get longer too because he
higher ball position at
the start will make it
swing back further. As
your ball comes for-
ward next to your slide
foot, your momentum
will be greater, which
means your release
will be quicker and
your ball will move
faster down the lane. Be sure to
execute a follow through com-
pletely. You may have to move
back a bit on the approach as
your slide step will be a bit
longer as a result.
If you want to slow the ball
down, you want to lower the
ball in your stance, holding it
waist high or lower. Starting
again with the ball and leg
moving simultaneously, try
shuffling your feet to slow
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Johnson Lanes welcomes
all levels of bowlers, particu-
larly those of you who are
new to the game. We make it
easy through our monthly
Learn to Bowl clinics. If
youve never bowled before,
havent played in awhile or
simply want to improve your
skills, these clinics are the
perfect opportunity.
Three weeks of bowling
and instruction are offered.
The clinics will be 8:30 a.m.
Wednesdays, Nov. 4, 11 and
18. Cost is $25, which in-
cludes the three weeks of in-
struction and bowling.
Reservations and payments
may be made at the Sports
Pavilion counter.
The instructors are Marie
Forman, Jesse Smith and Al
Bramucci.
Learn to Bowl clinics set
Classes meet Wednesdays, Nov. 4, 11 and 18
Marie Forman
Bowling Instructor
Hall of Famers inducted
Bowling club plans holiday events
Bowling
November
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Adventures
in Parrotdise
7 pm
Beardsley Park
Keith
Longbotham
tickets on sale
8 a.m.,
SCW Box Office
Stardust
Movie
7 pm
Rec Center
News
deadline!
GB Workshop
9 am Lecture Hall
Fall Arts &
Crafts Fair
8 am-3 pm
RHJ Campus
Kuentz Tour
9 am &
6:30 pm
Beardsley
Tour
9 am, 6:30 pm
Veterans
Day Concert
7 pm Beardsley
RHJ Tour
9 am &
6:30 pm
PR Tour
9 am &
6:30 pm
Stardust Movie
7 pm
Air Force
Band 7 pm
Beardsley Park
PR Presents:
Luke AFB 9 am
Social Hall
Gov. Board
meeting
1 pm Social Hall
Stardust Movie
7 pm
Thanksgiving
Day
Admin Offices
closed
Admin
Offices
closed
To confirm events, call 623-544-6032. To confirm Governing Board activities, call 623-544-6115.
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Veterans Special
In honor of our veterans, on Saturday and
Sunday, Nov. 14 and 15, all residents, their
guests and CNP bowlers can bowl three games
for $3, with the donation of a non-perishable
food item (per bowler) that will be given to the
Westside Food Bank. This event will go from 9
a.m. to 9 p.m. both days. Come out and show
your support for our veterans, and help people
less fortunate by donating to the food bank.
Turkey Shoot
On Saturday, Nov. 28, we are having our an-
nual Turkey Shoot No-Tap. The cost is $10 per
person, which includes the cost of bowling and
a turkey. Sign ups are at the bowling center.
This event is open to all residents, their guests
and CNP bowlers.
Christmas Rent-A-Lane
Need to entertain the grandchildren? Tired of
shopping and searching for parking? Enjoy a
few hours bowling during our Christmas Rent-
A-Lane from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.
23. You can rent a lane for three hours for $25
(up to six bowlers on a lane). The cost includes
shoe rental, a small gift for children and treats.
Sign up at the bowling center.
After-Christmas Red Pin
Our after-Christmas Stress Reliever Red Pin
is set for Saturday, Dec. 26. The cost is $10 per
person. Sign up at the bowling center.
Mentoring & Learn to Bowl
Our Bowling Mentoring Program is a re-
fresher bowling course for those who have
bowled for at least a year. It is held for two hours
on the first Saturday of each month, beginning
at 9 a.m. You pay for the lineage.
If you are new to bowling or havent bowled
for a long time, you are encouraged to take ad-
vantage of our Learn to Bowllessons available
from 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 4, 11 and 18. The cost is
$25 per person, and includes bowling and shoe
rental. Signup at the bowling center.
Bowling Notes
BASCW held its annual
Hall of Fame Induction cere-
mony and dinner on Oct. 24.
Marty Bell and Dave Krauter
were inducted for Profi-
ciency, and Dena Martin was
inducted for Meritorious
Service. If you see them
around Johnson Lanes and
Sun City West, please take
the time to congratulate
them. Club members enjoyed
a dinner catered by
Michaels.
November Schedule:
Board of Directors meet at
3 p.m. Nov. 7. BASCW will
sponsor No Tap tournaments
every two weeks throughout
the winter months. Novem-
ber Saturday No Taps will be
on Nov. 7 and 21. BASCW
members may sign up at
Johnson Lanes monitors desk
until noon Thursday before
the scheduled No Tap.
Nov. 14-21 is Election
Week for the 2010 BASCW
Board of Directors. Our
nominees are Kay OToole,
Dave Krauter, Dick
Dougherty, Tani LeClair, and
Lefty Anderson.
Watch for the voting table
set up in Johnson Lanes prior
to your league play during
that week. Five of our board
members will finish their
terms Dec. 31, 2009.
The BASCW Board mem-
bers provide the club with no
tap bowling, fun, and social
events throughout the year.
December Schedule:
Our BASCW Board of Di-
rectors meeting will begin 3
p.m. Dec. 5, followed by
bowling at 5:30. The General
Membership meeting will
begin 4 p.m. Dec. 19 in the
Lecture Hall, followed by
bowling at 5:30.
We will bowl again on
Thursday, Dec. 31, which is
New Years Eve, followed by
our enjoyment of a Cham-
pagne Breakfast. Watch for
New Years Eve ticket sales.
We will not bowl on Dec. 26.
For a fun night out, come
join us and ring in the New
Year at Johnson Lanes.
Membership in BASCW is
open to all Sun City West rec
cardholders in good standing.
Membership is only $7 per
person, per year.
For more information, call
Glenn Compton at 623-975-
6373.
Tempo
your steps even more. By hold-
ing the ball lower and shuffling
your feet, you slow your steps
and shorten your swing. That
will make your ball go slower
down the lane and allow it to
react more strongly to the lane.
The ability to adjust your
tempo will make a difference I
your game. Make sure that you
are using the speed that bests
suits your game.
Arts & Crafts
Sun West Art, Kathleen
Perry: 544-3245
Basketeers, Dorothy
Barnes: 544-3154
Calligraphy, Judy Ross:
584-8698
Ceramics West, Wesley
Warren: 975-0414
Clay Club, Doris Miller:
293-1657
Copper Cookers, Helen
Skaggs: 214-6097
Johnson Lapidary,
Jude Foster: 544-8806
SCW Beaders, Mary
Hester: 584-1012 (through
May); Rose Anthony (June-
Sept.): 878-6900
Leather Carvers,
Arthur Truesdell Sr.: 546-
2963.
Mac-Cro-Knit, Sally
Gallardo: 546-9140
Metal Club, George
Wildridge: 546-6904.
Encore Needle & Craft,
Mary Falzone: 214-5633
Photography West,
Harald Johnsen: 215-3355
Porcelain Painters,
Constance Irmer: 214-0320
Palo Verde Patchers,
Gayle LeGrand: 546-3360
Rosemaling-European
Folk Art, LaVonne Braaten:
214-5977
Rip n Sew, Sherry
Dorner: 546-4644
Creative Silk Flowers,
Rosemarie Read: 214-9712
Toy-Ki Silvercraft, Dar-
lene Phillips: 537-5411
Stained Glass Crafters,
William Bud Armstrong:
546-8547.
Creative Stitchers, Bar-
bara Bentsen: 975-0316
Tole Artists, Sharon
McAndrews: 544-2837
Weavers West Guild,
Janet Crane: 546-1760
Woodworking,
Michael Bell: 975-2691
Cards & Games
Kiva West Duplicate
Bridge, Richard Starbuck:
680-0926
Saturday Ladies Con-
tract Bridge, Carolyn Robi-
son: 214-7858
Tuesday Contract
Bridge, William Drury:
933-4975
One Partner Bridge,
George Nelson: 915-9905
SCW Bunco, Viv Hen-
nessey: 556-4818
Canasta West, Arlene
Rozmus: 546-3803
Five-Hundred Card, Al
& Dottie Merrill: 584-6689
Cribbage, Nicole Do-
nati: 328-5697
Saturday Night
Gamesters, John Jack
Wetherbie: 547-6263
Euchre Card Club,
Mary Tackett:556-1253
Mah Jongg, Eva
Tiberio: 584-3350
Pan Card Club, Martha
Windecker: 556-9834
Pinochle, David Crane:
584-6695
Sheepshead, Karen
Horsley: 584-2700
Club 52 Card Club,
Raymond Potocki: 584-
8411
Dance
Country Western,
James Cochran: 544-4208
Hillcrest Ballroom, Joe
Oliver: 214-6801
International Social
Dance, Anna Besmer: 214-
0875
Latin Ballroom, Bar-
bara Coupe: 544-0805
Line Dancers, Javis
Vice: 584-6970
Westerners Square
Dance, Richard Howden:
322-5201
Health &
Fitness
Arthritis Club, Sharron
G. Nelson: 972-4735
Energetic Exercise,
Ernie Dern: 546-2032
Fitness Club, Alvin An-
drus: 546-9648
Handi-Capables, Dick
Sheets: 975-0715
Water Fitness, Lorree
Parrella: 544-3407
Yoga, Judy Archer: 217-
2889
Hobbies &
Travel
Agriculture, Steve
Byrd: 214-7317
Coin & Stamp, Fred
Bubeheimer: 544-0871
Computers West, Jim
Healy: 584-6899; Frank
Treibel: 214-9734
Garden Club, Arlene
Macy: 214-7823
Model Railroad, Bob
Rose: 826-3448
Recreational Vehicle,
Ray Caldwell: 214-1331
Rockhounds West, Bill
Blakley: 584-7992
Investment Club, Kevin
Foley: 975-4155
Music &
Performance
Dancing Arts, Helen
Onni: 584-6222
Westernaires Chorus,
Lee Puro; 544-5868
Karaoke, Thomas Har-
rigan: 975-5582
Musicians Club, Mary
Lee: 584-0308
Organ & Keyboard,
Flora Rutledge: 975-0023
Rhythm Tappers, Lu
Gay: 584-0094
Stardust Theatre
Council, Hal Lind: 546-
6385
Theatre West, Al Lom-
bardos: 546-3689
Social
Baby Boomers,
scwbabyboomers
@gmail.com
Canine Companions,
Don Gerboth: 546-4093
Sunshine Animal Club,
Robert Stebbins: 544-2356
Club Espaol, Don
Monroe: 547-7534
Friends of the Library,
JoAnn Dauer: 214-9170.
Mens Club, Dennis
Lake: 640-2530
Singles Club, Tiny
Phillips: 466-0151
Womens Social Club,
Mary Reilly: 546-9851
Sports - Golf
Golf Council SCW, Dick
Donohoe: 214-6144
Deer Valley Men, Don
Berge: 214-1650
Deer Valley Women,
Marilyn Fagot: 214-1601
Desert Trails Men,
Jerry Kinane: 214-5752
Desert Trails Women,
Jan Landis: 214-8904
Echo Mesa Men, Jack
Sautter: 214-8561
Echo Mesa Women,
Lorraine Saari: 556-4071
Grandview Men, Don
Oblander: 584-8281
Grandview Women,
Gretchen Novak: 584-6798
Lady Putters SCW,
Myrna Thielmann: 584-
6887
Pebblebrook Men,
Larry Pfent: 340-3347
Pebblebrook
Ladies, Sarah Baird:
546-2854
Mens Putting, Larry
McAlpin: 214-2908
Pebblebrook Ladies
Niners, Glenndine Thomas:
214-3343
Stardust Men, Lee
Reynolds: 584-1551
Stardust Women, Joye
Kohl: 556-1746.
Stardust Women Nin-
ers, Sandra Matschke: 544-
9641
Trail Ridge Men, John
Pike: 556-8214
Trail Ridge Women,
Bonnie Kehoe: 546-9807
Sports
Crestview Bike Riders,
Faye Fray: 214-5267
Pickleball, Larry Mas-
teller: 584-6619
Mis-Cues Ladies Bil-
liards, Judy Malm: 556-
1528
SCW Bocce, Ed Stro-
ming: 546-5646
Tennis, Mal Jacobson:
546-1145
Bowlers Association,
Glenn Compton: 975-6373
Horseshoe, Louis Kell-
ner: 214-3903
Johnson Lawn Bowls,
Wanda Penrod: 214-6958
Mini-Golfers, Vernon
Irby: 975-1118
Racquet Club, James
Hess: 546-6903
Platform Tennis, Ron
Gliot: 584-7838
Racquetball/ Hand-
ball, Cliff Philpott: 214-
2314
Shuffleboard, Russ
Rutz: 975-3122
SCW Softball, Rich
McAndrews: 544-2837
Sportsmens, Earl Fray:
214-5267
Table Tennis, Don
Scheidt: 556-1065
Chartered Clubs leader-
ship is subject to change.
The list will be updated as
necessary. Call 544-6031.
MAIN TELEPHONE NUMBER:
623-544-6000
RH JOHNSON REC CENTER:
544-6105
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
Mens 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
SPORTS PAVILION (Bowling):
544-6140
Strike Zone Eatery: 544-6116
BEARDSLEY REC CENTER:
544-6524
Pool/Mini Golf: 544-6525
Bridge Club: 544-6529
Clay Club: 544-6530
Copper Cookers: 544-6532
Photography: 544-6520, 544-6521
KUENTZ REC CENTER:
544-6580
Swimming Pool/Fitness:
544-6561
Softball: 544-6157, 544-6158
Stardust: 584-7025
Weavers: 214-8508
Womens Social: 546-4236
Woodworking: 546-4722
PALM RIDGE REC CENTER:
544-6580
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:
www.cgsteetimes.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: 544-6027
Website: 544-6133
Recreation Manager: 544-6114
Tours & Scheduling: 544-6129
Box Office: 544-6032
Phone Numbers
Club Contacts
Roz Kratz is building upper body strength
with the Cross Cable Machine at the Beard-
sley Fitness Center, under the watchful eye
of personal trainer Colleen Daily. Many
months ago, Roz asked Colleen to design an
exercise and eating program tailored to her
needs. Roz was concerned about weight and
cholesterol. Although cholesterol plays an
important role in constructing cell mem-
branes, making digestive enzymes and form-
ing brain and nerve tissue, it can present
major health risks when in abundance in the
bloodstream. The waxy substance is a major
contributor to coronary heart disease. Dur-
ing the winter of 2009, Roz notes, Colleen
taught me how to combine strength training
with a more healthy diet. I experienced
weight loss, as well as a terrific improvement
in my cholesterol count. My total cholesterol
went down 70 points in just 4 months.
Colleens personal concern and positive di-
rection gave me the confidence and desire
to continue with my program, when I returned
to Iowa. At age 59, I am in the best shape of
my life. High cholesterol effects 42 million
Americans, with another 63 million on the
borderline. Life style changes can impact
total cholesterol. Rather than use prescrip-
tion drugs, Roz Kratz chose to make the nec-
essary lifestyle changes. Her experience with
a Daily Fitness trainer and her commitment
to a new lifestyle regimen resulted in positive
health improvements. To find out more about
exercise programs that can improve
strength, overall health and quality of life call
Daily Fitness at 623-256-7901 or visit
www.DailyFitnessLLC.com.
623-544-6100 PAGE 14 NOVEMBER 2009
Fitness Tips for Seniors
Daily Fitness staff members will
conclude their free monthly fitness
lectures for Sun City West residents
at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in
Palm Ridges Acacia Room.
Colleen Daily, athletic trainer and
Daily Fitness owner, will present
Developing a Good Exercise Pro-
gram. Colleen will explain the three
important parts of a comprehensive
exercise program and the role each
plays in maintaining overall fitness
and quality of life.
All lectures are free and presented
by Daily Fitness for Sun City West
residents.
For more information, call 623-
256-7901.
Free fitness lecture concludes
Fitness equipment demonstrations scheduled
As a service to Sun City West residents, Daily Fitness will present group equip-
ment demonstrations monthly at each of the Rec Centers fitness centers. These
presentations are appropriate for individuals new to the community or new to using
a fitness center. Exercise professionals will provide a half-hour tour of the facil-
ity, demonstrating basic usage of various machines. The upcoming schedule is as
follows:
Palm Ridge Tuesday, Nov. 3 11:30 a.m.
Beardsley Tuesday, Nov. 10 5 and 6 p.m.
Kuentz Tuesday, Nov. 10 4:30 p.m.
R.H. Johnson Tuesday, Nov. 24 4:30 p.m.
Fall Arts & Crafts Fair
8 am-3 pm Saturday, Nov. 7, RH Johnson Complex
RH Johnson & Meeker Boulevards, Sun City West
Metal Work
Fine Arts
Crafts
Holiday Decor
Toys
Clothing
Accessories
Woodworking
Jewelry
Beading
Photography
Dont miss the biggest,
most diverse Arts & Crafts Fair
on this side of town.!
Thousands of one-of-a-kind items are featured in this annual
extravaganza. Concessions available including beverages, hot dogs,
brats, chips, cookies, ice cream and an array of other selections.
The giant sale spreads throughout the R.H. Johnson Campus, including
the Arts and Crafts Courtyard, the Social Hall and the Village Store, all
located at 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd. Parking and admission are free.
The vendors, all of whom are Sun City West chartered club members,
accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard and Discover Card.
Baskets
Ceramics
Pottery
Silk Flowers
Leather
Paintings
Quilts
Knitting & Crochet
Copper Enamel
Weaving
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The Recreation staff offers tours of the Associations four recre-
ation centers the second full week of every month, with two con-
venient times per center: 9 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.
You dont need to sign up in advance, just meet your tour guide at
the facility on the following days and locations:
Monday: Kuentz (meet at the pool).
Tuesday: Beardsley (meet in front of Arts and Crafts Building).
Wednesday: R.H. Johnson (meet at the Social Hall).
Thursday: Palm Ridge (meet at the Activities Building).
Facility Tours
Do you like computers? Do you
like helping people? Well, we have
the perfect volunteer opportunity for
you! The Data Resource Center in
the R.H. Johnson Library is seeking
volunteers to help patrons with the
public-access computers. Shifts are
flexible and only 3 hours each.
Volunteers are welcome to read or
use the computers during slow
times.
Volunteers help sign people in
and out when they come in to use a
computer, help them log on to web-
sites or navigate the Internet, and
assist with other basic computer
tasks. Interested individuals are en-
couraged to call the Data Resource
Center at 623-544-6644 for details
on this fun and easy way to give
back to your community and your
neighbors.
Computer room volunteers sought
Sunday, Nov. 1
Concert in the Park: Adventures in
Parrotdise: Jimmy Buffett Tribute at 7
p.m. in Beardsley Park. Concession
stands will be open. Tickets are $10 for
residents; $11 for non-residents; and
$12 at the door.
Saturday, Nov. 7
The 31st annual Fall Arts and Crafts
Fair is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the R.H.
Johnson Social Hall, Courtyard and
Village Store, 19803 R.H. Johnson
Blvd. The public is invited. Admission
and parking is free. Concessions will be
available for sale. There will be thou-
sands of one-of-a-kind items for sale
from nearly two dozen of our chartered
arts and crafts clubs.
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Free Veterans Day Concert featuring
the Resonance Vocal Ensemble begin-
ning 7 p.m. in Beardsley Park. Concert-
goers are invited to arrive early and
enjoy dinner in the park; concession
stands will be open at 5 p.m. offering
brats, hamburgers, beverages, ice
cream, chips and more for sale.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
The U.S. Air Force Band of the West
will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. in
Beardsley Park. The concert is free and
open to the public.
The Concert Band, the largest ensem-
ble within the Band of the West organ-
ization, will be performing its repertoire
of music ranging from the Renaissance
to present day, from serious symphonic
band literature to Broadway musicals,
from Sousa marches to Top-40 hits.
The Rec Centers will have conces-
sions available for purchase. Arrive
early to enjoy dinner in the park, and
bring a chair or blanket to sit on during
the show.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
The Recreation Centers hosts PR
Presents, focusing on Luke Air Force
Base, at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the
PR Presents is sponsored by the Rec
Centers Public Relations Committee.
On Nov. 17, Rusty Mitchell, director of
Luke Air Force Bases Community Ini-
tiatives Team, will provide a Luke Mis-
sion Briefing to the Sun City West
community.
In addition, Steve Yamamori, execu-
tive director and CEO of Fighter Coun-
try Partnership, will present a Luke
Forward Briefing about the partner-
ships efforts in relation to the airbase.
The community is invited to this free
event. Refreshments will be served.
Saturday, Dec. 5
The delightful holiday movie Elf
will be shown at 6:30 p.m. in Beards-
ley Park. Doors open at 6 p.m. for this
free showing. Concession sales of
brats, hotdogs, beverages (including hot
chocolate), cookies, popcorn and coffee
will be available.
Elf stars Will Ferrell, James Caan
and Ed Asner. It is the story of young
Buddy, who is inadvertently transported
to the North Pole, where he is raised as
an elf by Santas helpers. Once grown,
he decides to go to New York and find
his read dad. Bob Newhart even gets
into the act in this cute comedy. Elf
is rated PG for some mild rude humor
and language.
Dont forget your chair and/or blan-
ket.
Sunday, Dec. 6
The New Christy Minstrels perform
two holiday shows at Palm Ridge Rec
Center. Under the direction of Randy
Sparks, the Minstrels will perform at 2
and 7 p.m. Doors open at 1 and 6 p.m.
Formed by Sparks in 1961, the group
had several Top 40 folk music hits in-
cluding This Land Is Your Land,
Green, Green, Today and Ram-
blin.
Tickets are available now: $17.50 for
residents; $20 for non-residents and
$22 at the door.
Nov. 5
THE SEARCHERS
Superb Western saga of a relentless
search for a niece kidnapped by Indians
spanning many years. The cowboy be-
gins a years-long search to find her. Be-
cause of his intense hatred of Indians,
everyone wonders whether he will res-
cue her or kill her? John Wayne, Jeffrey
Hunter, Vera Miles, Ward Bond. (C)
(1956) (1H-59M) (NR). (Shown before
in SCW in 1995).
Nov. 12
CATCH ME IF YOU
CAN
A con man who worked as a doctor,
lawyer, airline pilot, attorney and a his-
tory professor is chased down by the
FBI after he has passed more than $4
million in bad checks in 24 countries.
Its a cat-and-mouse game between a
skilled forger and the authorities.
Leonard DiCaprio, Tom Hanks. (C)
(2002) (1H-41M) (PG-13). (Never
shown before in SCW).
Nov. 19
ON THE AVENUE
A new Broadway
show shamelessly
lampoons a wealthy,
well-known family.
Eventually, the
wealthy daughter
falls for the star of
the show much to the
annoyance of the co-
star of the show. Lots
of Irving Berlin songs: Ive Got My
Love To Keep Me Warm, The Girl On
The Police Gazette. Dick Powell,
Madeleine Carroll, Alice Faye, Ritz
Brothers, Joan Davis. (B&W) (1937)
(1H-29M) (NR). (Never shown before
in SCW).
Nov. 26
NO MOVIE
(THANKSGIVING)
Stardust Theatre
Located at Kuentz Recreation Center at
R. H. Johnson and Stardust Boulevards.
Donation: $2 per person. Doors open at
6 p.m. Showtime is at 7. Sponsored by
the Friends of the R.H. Johnson Library.
(All movies are shown in the digital DVD
format.) Hearing assisted devices now
available for your use.
Thursday Movies
Events
Theatre West President Al Lombardos and Treasurer Bill Campbell present Rec
Centers CFO Ernie Prindle with the final payment for construction of Stardust The-
atres new addition, located in the theaters Back 40. The project began in 2005. Two
new rooms were added to give Theatre West more space to house their costumes,
along with a sewing room to create and repair costumes. Cost of the project was
$167,000, all paid by Theatre West with proceeds from their many shows. Theatre
West puts on many performances throughout the year, and their lavish productions
are a source of pride to the community.
Theatre West pays off project
Stop by Tours and Scheduling in the R.H.
Johnson Rec Center between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
weekdays for details on these upcoming trips:
DOLLY STEAMBOAT SUNSET DINNER CRUISE
T, N. 5
Come with us for this picturesque 2
hour sunset dinner cruise aboard the Dolly
Steamboat, while viewing the wonderful
scenery along the Junior Grand Canyon.
Dinner will include steak and chicken,
vegetables, baked potato, baked rolls and your
choice of iced tea, coee or lemonade. Dessert
will be freshly baked apple pie. Cost is $99 per
person.
ROCKY POINT
T-T, N. 10-12
Join the fun south of the border in beautful
Rocky Point, Mexico. It is located on the Sea
of Cortez, just 66 miles from the U.S. border.
Many Americans frequent this coastal town
to enjoy the beaches, gorgeous sunsets and
fresh ocean breeze. Well stay three days and
two nights at the Penasco del Sol Hotel. Cost is
$269 per person double occupancy, and $369
per person single occupancy.
DINNER AT ORGAN STOP PIZZA
AND SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS
F, N. 20
See the spectacular Wurlitzer organ at Organ
Stop Pizza restaurant in Mesa, where well
enjoy dinner. Then its on to the Hale Theatre
where well see Seven Brides for Seven
Brothers, a boisterous, fun and romantc play
that harkens back to the glory days of the
MGM movie musical. The play tells the story of
Millie, a young bride living in the 1850s Oregon
wilderness whose plan to civilize and marry o
her six rowdy brothers-in-law to ensure the
success of her own marriage backres when
the brothers, in their enthusiasm, kidnap six
women from a neighboring town to be their
brides. Cost is $78 per person.
DONNIE & MARIE IN VEGAS
W-S, N. 25-28
Well stay at the Golden Nugget Hotel, where
the Fremont Street Experience is just steps
from the lobby door. Youre also just minutes
from the Mono Rail if you want to go to the
Strip. Our tckets for the Donnie and Marie
show are excellent.
This excursion includes an optonal Titanic
Artfact Exhibit side trip. Tickets are $530
per person double occupancy, and $658 per
person single occupancy.
ALGODONES, MEXICO ALGODONES, MEXICO
T, D. 1
Join us for a fun trip to Algodones, where
you will have four hours to spend bargaining,
shopping or just enjoying the dierent culture.
We have plenty of room in our coachs luggage
bays to bring home your purchases. There are
several nice restaurants in Algodones where
you can enjoy lunch as well. Well stop at a fast
food restaurant in Gila Bend in the morning,
and arrive at the border about 11:30 a.m. Well
park on the U.S. side and you will walk about
100 yards across the border. You must have a
valid passport. Cost is $60 per person.
BOTANICAL GARDENS AND LUMINARIES
T, D. 3
Experience the warm, beautful traditon of
Las Noches de Las Luminaries, which will light
the way and cast a magical glow upon the
gardens trail during the holiday season. These
thousands of hand-lit luminaries, unique
entertainment and intmate destnatons
evoke the holiday spirit. The trip includes a
buet dinner. Cost is $86 per person.
SAN ANTONIO AND RIVERWALK CHRISTMAS
S-W, D. 6-9
This holiday season, the Riverwalk shines
brighter than ever with thousands of colorful
Christmas lights decoratng the facades.
Take in our own intmate dinner cruise along
the river while youre serenaded by boatng
carolers. Do a litle holiday shopping. Watch
centuries of history come alive. Warm to a
heapin helping of Texas hospitality, and join
us as we tour this romantc, historic area and
experience holiday magic at its best. Youll
also visit the famous Alamo, where Davey
Crocket and his band bravely fought against
Mexico and died for Texas liberty. Cost is $969
per person double occupancy and $1,199 per
person, single occupancy.
ZOOLIGHTS AND MORMON TEMPLE
W, D. 16
The zoo is completely lit up with 600,000
lights in mult-colors, just for the Christmas
holidays. This is a must see. You will want to
dress warmly for this walking tour through the
zoo as the desert evening can be chilly. Afer
Zoolights, well contnue our tour to Mesa to
view the magnicently decorated Mormon
Temple, where well enjoy a 45-minute stop to
view the splendor of their holiday decoratons
and lights. Then, on our return trip, well view
private homes that are lit up. Cost is $50 per
person.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
IN RIVERSIDE, CALIF. IN RIVERSIDE, CALIF.
S-M, D. 19-21
You will be dazzled by the three million
colorful lights draping the historic Riverside
hotel during this 17th Festval of Lights, which
through the years has brought the city natonal
atenton. Even Good Morning America has
broadcasted this event. Youll also enjoy an
elaborate brunch at the hotel, the Nutcracker
Ballet in Riverside, and our docent tour of the
Riverside Metropolitan Museum. Cost is $425
MORMON TEMPLE LIGHTS TOUR & DINNER
M, D. 21
Our rst stop will be at the historic Landmark
Restaurant in Mesa for dinner. The distnctve
gable roofed building that houses the
restaurant began life in 1908 as a Mormon
Church. There are about 25 stairs to get to the
dining room. (There is a chair lif available for
those needing assistance.) Following dinner,
well visit the Mormon Temple, beautfully lif
with more than 500,000 mult-colored lights
just for the Christmas season. On the way
home, well visit some private homes that are
also decorated for the holidays. Cost is $69 per
person.
CHRISTMAS IN SAN DIEGO
W-S, D. 23-26, 2009
Enjoy three nights at the Embassy Suites
by the Bay, dinner at the Edgewater Grill,
breakfast each morning, a Hornblower Harbor
Cruise, lunch on Coronado Island, a Christmas
Day Lawrence Welk show with the musical
Christmas Carol, and much more. The Harbor
Cruise tour is about twohours andrecounts the
richhistory of SanDiegoandfamous sights such
as the Star of India, the Midway, Coronado Bay
Bridge and the bays new California sea lions.
Cost is $769 per person double occupancy, and
$1,069 per person single occupancy.
2010 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES
W-S, D. 30-J. 2
Spectacular sights and sounds await you at the
2010 Tournament of Roses and 121st Annual
Pasadena Rose Parade. Youll enjoy three
nights at the Hilton in Universal City, two full
breakfasts at the hotel, a boxed breakfast,
and one lunch at the J.W. Marriot Lakeview
Restaurant in Palm Springs. Other features
include dinner at Bucca di Beppo, a tour of
the Irwindale Float Barn, and shopping at the
Farmers Market and Universal City Walk. Cost
is $799 per person double occupancy, and
$1,099 per person single occupancy.
ANNIE THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
S, J. 3, 2010
Come along and enjoy a matnee at Gammage
Auditorium for a wonderful musical that has
been a favorite for years. Annie was an
orphan whose only friends were her doll,
Emily Marie, and her dog, Sandy. She escaped
from the orphanage and in 1925 she meets
Mr. Warbucks, an idealized capitalist. Her
stay turns out to be much more than anyone
had bargained for as she works her way into
everyones heart and learns a few things for
herself. The show features songs such as
Tomorrow, and Its a Hard-Knock Life. Cost
is $120 per person,
ENGLISH ROSE TEA ROOMAND BRASS
ARMADILLO ANTIQUE STORE ARMADILLO ANTIQUE STORE
F, J. 15, 2010
Join us for a day at the English Tea Room in
Cave Creek for a true English tea. We will be
served a variety of tea sandwiches, two types
of scones dusted with powdered sugar, served
with strawberry preserves and real devon
cream. In additon, there will be a seasonal
selecton of pett fours, miniature cakes and
pastries. You will have a choice of an array of
teas while enjoying the friendly atmosphere.
Afer indulging, the rest of the afernoon will
be spent at the Brass Armadillo Antque Store,
which oers thousands of one-of-a-kind items.
Cost is $69 per person.
VALLEY OF THE SUN TOUR
W, J. 20, 2010
Get to know the Phoenix area there is a lot
to learn. Our tour will include the past and
present of the metropolitan Phoenix area.
Our professional tour guide will make this tour
interestng, entertaining and educatonal. Its
a must do if youve never been on it. Sights
you will see on our trip include Carefree, Old
Town Scotsdale, Tempe, Phoenix, Chase Field
(home of the Diamondbacks), U.S. Airways
Center (home to the Suns), the Federal Court
House, Arizona Center and the State Capital.
SCOTTSDALE CULINARY INSTITUTE &
SCOTTSDALE TROLLEY
F, J. 22, 2010
At the Scotsdale Culinary Insttute, youll
have the opportunity to taste the creatons
of our future chefs. LEcole features a prix
x (complete meal of several courses oered
at a xed six-course menu created by master
chefs) highlightng the classic cuisine of
France. To make your visit special, this will be
a private luncheon for our group only! This is
considered a luncheon adventure and will take
about two hours. From there, well board the
Scotsdale Trolley and tour (at your own pace
via trolley) Old Town, Main Street Art District,
Marshall Way Art District, 5th Avenue shops
and the new Waterfront complex. Cost is $69
per person.
TUCSON
W-F, J. 27-29, 2010
Visit beautful, natural Tucson with stops at
the DeGrazia Gallery, Sabino Canyon, Sonora
Desert Museum, San Xavier Mission del Bac,
Tubac, the Pima Air and Space Museum and
more. Youll enjoy accommodatons at the
Radisson Suites. Cost is $399 per person
double occupancy, and $499 per person single
occupancy.
PALMSPRINGS FOLLIES
T-F, F. 11-12, 2010
Let the good tmes roll in 2010 as the Palm
Springs Follies celebrates its newest show.
Enjoy the greatest good-tme music of the
40s, 50s and 60s from the Big Bands and
Swing to Doo-Wop, Motown and POP. Youll
enjoy accommodatons at the Spa Casino in
the heart of downtown Palm Springs, breakfast
in the Oasis Buet, a docent tour of the Palm
Springs Air Museum and tckets to the always
entertaining extravagant follies. Cost is $289
TUBAC ANNUAL ART FESTIVAL
T, F. 11, 2010
Tubac, located about 40 miles south of Tucson
in Santa Cruz County, was founded in 1752
as a Spanish Presidio, or Fort. The area oers
more than 120 shops, studios and galleries.
The Tubac Festval showcases the work of
hundreds of visitng artsts, craf persons and
musicians from around the country and North
America. The event features regional musical
performances and demonstratons.
MARY POPPINS AT GAMMAGE
T, F. 23, 2010
Beginning in February 2010, the worlds
most famous nanny will arrive at ASUs
Gammage Auditorium. Combining the best
of the original stories by P.L. Travers and the
beloved Walt Disney lm, the Tony Award-
winning Mary Poppins is everything youd
hope for in a Broadway musical, and more!
Produced by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh,
the show includes such wonderful songs
as Chim Chim Cher-ee, A Spoonful of
Sugar, Lets Go Fly a Kite, and of course,
Supercalifragilistcespialidocious. Let your
imaginaton take ight in this perfectly magical
musical! Cost is $125 per person.
PHOENIX SUNS VS. DENVER NUGGETS
M, M 1, 2010
We have game tckets in the 200 level, near
the sidelines at Center Court. Our motorcoach
will take us to U.S. Airways Arena for the game.
Tickets are $79, which includes transportaton
and event tckets.
SEDONA AND JEROME
T-W, M 2-3, 2010
Spring is Sedonas busiest visitor season, with
actvites like shopping, Jeep tours and general
browsing. Well enjoy accommodatons at the
Kings Ransom in Sedona during our two-day
visit up north. Well also visit and have tastngs
at two wineries, and enjoy a picnic lunch.
Optonal atractons include the Sedona trolley,
Jeep excursions and the outlet mall. Jerome is
a historic copper mining town that was known
as the wickedest town in the west. Today it
is a bustling artstc community. Youll enjoy
a motorcoach viewing of the Jerome Grand
Hotel, Club House Hospital, Chief Surgeons
House, United Verde Railroad, Cleopatra Hill,
Open Pit and the Gold King Mine. Cost is $199
PAGE 16 NOVEMBER 2009 PAGE 17
Also Available in 2010:
KARTCHNER CAVERNS
W, M 3, 2010
CANYON DE CHELLEY AND
MONUMENT VALLEY
T-T, M 16-18, 2010
NUNSENSE
W, A 28, 2010
Stop by Tours and Scheduling in the R.H.
Johnson Rec Center
623-544-6100 PAGE 18 NOVEMBER 2009
AGRICULTURE
Ah, cooler days. November is the
beginning of the weather which keeps
us here and brings in so many others.
It is also when our winter gardens
flourish. Its not too late to plant bok
choy (I like the smaller variety) broc-
coli, cauliflower, cabbage and all the
root vegetables. Celery can be planted
now but, it likes a lot of water. Lettuce
can be planted every few weeks and
will last all winter, just cut off the
leaves you need and the plant will
keep growing.
This year I planted many of my
seeds in six packs first. It was a little
more work, but easier to space the
plants and not a clump of seeds in one
place; this worked well for me. In my
old age its hard to get down low
enough to space the tiny seeds.
Onions will be ordered soon; we
get ours from Dixondale Farms. They
cost very little when purchased by the
club in large quantities. You can
choose from several varieties. Gary
Synder will have a list posted on the
patio for your orders. Onions grow
best in direct sunlight. Onions need a
lot of water; they turn light green if
theyre getting too much. If theyre
too dry they may split. Watering over-
head causes disease. Onions will be
ready in July or early August. Peas
can still be planted and are usually
frost resistant and last all winter. If
you use an inoculant for peas, it will
greatly increase your success.
Shelling peas can be picked and
frozen without blanching.
November is usually mild, but by
the end of the month an early frost can
strike, so be prepared to cover toma-
toes, peppers and eggplant, usually a
light cover will be enough. Later on
in the year, a frost blanket or old sheet
will be needed. Tomatoes still green
can be wrapped in newspaper to ripen
at home.
It is time to elect new officers. We
are lucky to have so many members
respond each year. Our Christmas
luncheon will be in December along
with election of officers. We will
again be sending turkeys for Thanks-
giving and Christmas, along with
fresh vegetables and all the trimmings
for a great dinner to the Westside
Food Bank. This year more than ever,
we need to remember all those with-
out jobs who for the first time will
need our help.
Winter is a great time to begin a
garden; we still have a few plots avail-
able. Our membership grew more last
year than ever before. Residents want
to grow their own vegetables, to know
there pesticide free, and wont be re-
called. Many of our members are 80
years or older, or women gardening
alone (of course our wonderful men
lend a hand).
Information: 623-584-1465.
ARTHRITIS CLUB
Join us for low impact warm water
exercise classes 8 to 8:45 a.m. Mon-
days, Wednesdays and Saturdays at
the Beardsley pool. Early water walk-
ing is at 7:30 a.m. Classes have all
volunteer instructors. Arthritis is not
a requirement. Dues are $5 a year;
please pay by checks. Applications
are available pool side.
Information: Sharron, 972-4735.
The club is sponsoring a fabulous
cruise and tour from March 4 to 14,
2010.This vacation starts with door to
door pickup at your home to the
Phoenix Airport via shuttle service,
then going on to Bienville House in
the French quarter, three breakfasts
and a French Quarter culinary history
and tasting walking tour, Honey Is-
land swamp tour, and Oak Alley plan-
tation tour. The tours alone are over
$100 each if bought separately, and
the hotel is around $200 per night.
Transfers are included from New Or-
leans to the cruise ship. We are going
on the Norwegian Cruise Lines Spirit.
Itinerary on the ship is Costa Maya,
Mexico, Guatemala, Belize and
Cozumel. Then transfers to the airport
and on to Phoenix where you will be
taken home via shuttle service. All
this for 11 days at a cost of only
$1,583 inside cabin, $1,713 outside
cabin and $1,943 balcony cabin. More
information: 623-584-2327.
BASKETEERS
We have enjoyed a busy fall, as
members have returned from vaca-
tioning. Weve also welcomed new-
comers to our group, and all are busy
weaving baskets!
November will be a busy month for
the Basketeers Club. We will be par-
ticipating in the Arts and Crafts Fair,
and we hope you enjoy browsing and
perhaps purchasing some of the items
available. This is a great time for hol-
iday shopping
Nov 12, we will have a general
meeting and luncheon. At that
time, our members will be
electing new officers for the next cal-
endar year.
The Basketeers meet 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. Mondays and Thursdays and 6 to
9 a.m. Thursdays in Room 4 at
Kuentz Rec Center. Tuesdays, we
meet 9 a.m. to noon in Room 3. We
provide lessons for beginners. If you
would like to learn the craft of basket-
weaving, please join us! Bring your
rec card. We look forward to seeing
you.
Information: 623-544-7232 or 623-
544-6291.
BEADERS
The Beading Club meets 6 to 9
p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesdays at Beardsley Rec Center,
Room 5.
The club is working on a schedule
for classes in November and Decem-
ber. If you are interested in beading,
come join us. The dues are $10 per
year, beginner classes are available at
no charge, and most of the other
classes are free.
BOCCE
Come up to the bocce courts and
learn life lessons like: Sometimes the
pallino will be long and almost out of
reach; sometimes it is a clear, straight
shot at the pallino and other times,
you will have to go around obstacles
that are placed in your way. Going for
the kiss the pallino will also get you
some hits and bumps. Join us at the
bocce courts and get your lesson of
life, plus a whole lot of great, big
smiles during your journey. The les-
sons are free.
Nov. 15 is our Kick-Off Party Din-
ner in the R.H. Johnson Social Hall.
Doors open at 3:30 p.m., and dinner
will be served at 4 p.m. Your captains
will sell the tickets at $5 per person.
Our general meeting will follow.
There will be many great door prizes.
There will be no league play during
the Thanksgiving holiday from Nov.
23 to Nov. 29, but the lanes will be
open to play.
Time travels fast. Just 30 years ago
this year, Sun City West folks were
playing bocce on our courts. Then
three years later, we became a char-
tered club. Congratulations to us!
Come join a club with a history of
success and fun. Kiss the pallino!
Information: 623-214-2046 or 623-
546-5646.
BOOMERS
This social club continues to have
monthly events for Boomers living in
Sun City West who would like to get
acquainted and socialize with other
boomers in our community. Visit scw-
babyboomers.com to find out about
membership and future events.
Events are open to all paid club
members. A membership application
is available online; yearly dues are $5
for singles and $10 for couples. Come
join us!
Information: email scwbaby-
boomers@gmail.com.
BOWLING
The Bowling Association of Sun
City West was established to further
residents enjoyment in bowling. We
sponsor several events throughout the
year for your pleasure. We sponsor 9
Pin No-Tap bowling every other Sat-
urday night, a Hall of Fame Dinner in
October, an Over-Average Tourna-
ment in March, and Red Pin bowling
on Tuesdays during the summer
months. Membership fee for the club
is $7 per person, per year, and is open
to all valid rec card holders. Member-
ship applications may be obtained at
the Johnson Lanes monitors desk.
BRIDGE-TUESDAY
CONTRACT
We extend this invitation for you to
join us Tuesdays at Beardsley, Card
Rooms 1, 2 and 3 for Progressive
Bridge. Partners not required, but if
you do bring a partner you will play
the first round with that partner. Just
arrive around 11:30 for table sign-up,
play begins promptly at noon. We are
a friendly group of men and women
and you will spend an enjoyable af-
ternoon playing four rounds (six
hands each) of bridge. Membership
is $3 annually with a valid rec card
and weekly play is 50 cents. Informa-
tion: 623-933-4975.
CALLIGRAPHY WEST
The Calligraphy West Club wishes
everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. We
in Calligraphy know we have many
blessings to be thankful for friendly
happy people in our club to socialize
and craft with, the opportunity to do
good deeds for others and be a bene-
fit to the community, the privilege to
live in such a great community as Sun
City West, plus more blessings too
numerous to count.
We invite all valid rec card holders
to come visit us at our weekly work-
shops at 1 p.m. in Room 5 at Kuentz.
Think how elegant your holiday cards
and envelopes will look with all the
beautiful writing done in Calligraphy
well perhaps not this year but cer-
tainly next year. We generally teach a
fun and interesting craft at our ses-
sions (you dont have to be crafty to
participate), and have many wonder-
ful tips, ideas and suggestions to
share. We will have our last general
meeting of the year with installation
of officers on Monday, Nov. 23.
Come to our classes to learn how to
write many beautiful hands; its fun
and easy. We occasionally offer spe-
cial workshops on Fridays and Satur-
days. Come to Room 5 at Kuentz Rec
Center and pick up our club schedule.
We are eagerly anticipating another
great Arts and Craft Fair on Saturday,
Nov. 7, where we will be in the Social
Hall. Come and see us and our many
beautiful cards, recipe boxes, and
other items as well as have a chance
to win one of our two beautiful bas-
kets of cards. We will look forward to
seeing you there.
Information: 623-584-8698 or
www.scwclubs.com and click on Cal-
ligraphy.
Scrapbook Special Interest Group:
Pictures, pictures everywhere, in shoe
boxes, in the kitchen catch-all drawer,
in the garage above the motor oil, and
of course in those sealed boxes in the
attic that havent been opened since
you moved to Sun City West. Help is
here! The Calligraphy Clubs Scrap-
booking Special Interest Group meets
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 6
and 20; and from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednes-
days, Nov. 4, 11 and 18, in Room 5 at
Kuentz Rec Center.
In addition to getting it all to-
gether on these dates, there are im-
promptu instructions and
demonstrations to help even further.
Because of the November holidays,
there are no Saturday workshops
scheduled. Starting in January 2010,
there will be special workshops one
Saturday a month. Mark your calen-
dars and plan to attend. Be sure to
check our website at www.scw-
clubs.com and click on Calligraphy
for the most up-to-date information
for scrapbooking, or call Char at 623-
584-6457.
CERAMICS WEST
Ceramics West Club is open 8 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday and
the second and fourth Saturday of
each month. The November General
Meeting will be held 9 a.m. Thursday,
Nov. 5, in the R.H. Johnson Social
Hall East.
Starting Nov. 3 and for a six-month
trial period, on the second and fourth
Tuesday of each month, the club will
be open from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. for
those who would like to pour, paint,
etc., but cant make it into the club
during the daytime hours. We hope
this makes it easier for you to enjoy
this craft.
On Nov. 2 and 9, Gretchen Mc-
Caslin will hold a Porcelain Class,
Little Boy, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. On
Friday, Nov. 6, the club will be closed
in preparation of the Fall Fair that
takes place on Saturday, Nov. 7. An
Embroidery with Piping class will
be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays,
Nov. 10 and 17. The Anything Work-
shop will be held Wednesday, Nov.
11, from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. On Nov. 26,
27 and 28, the club will be closed.
Plans for the Christmas party,
which will be held Friday, Dec. 4,
from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Palm Ridge
Rec Center, are well under way. Stop
into the club to get your tickets.
CLAY CLUB
The Clay Club would like to intro-
duce you to our beginning hand-
building teachers. They have been
busy all summer teaching, and con-
tinue into the fall and winter. We do
have a waiting list of prospective pot-
ters, so please be patient and we will
get to you in due time.
Following the Fall Arts and Crafts
Continued on Page 19
How to submit news:
The deadline for Club Corner sub-
missions is noon the first Friday of
each month for the following months
publication. DEADLINE FOR DE-
CEMBERS REC CENTER NEWS
IS NOON FRIDAY, NOV. 6. Club
news must be submitted every
month, and should be in writing;
none accepted by telephone. Wed
prefer e-mail to dept9@rcscw.com.
Please, in the subject line, show your
club name plus the month, for exam-
ple: Bocce Jan08 Paper items
should be brought to the receptionist
in the Administration Building.
Club Corner
The Clay Club would like to introduce you to our beginning hand-
building teachers. They have been busy all summer teaching, and
continue into the fall and winter.
Fair on Nov. 7, we will be gearing up
for our fourth-annual Pot Party, which
will be here before you know it. Come
and see us at our studio at Beardsley
on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.
CLUB 52
If you enjoy playing Texas Hold
Em Poker, come and join us from
5:30 to 9:45 p.m. Tuesdays and
Thursdays, with free pizza on the first
Tuesday of the month. We meet
in Building H (The Mens Club) on
Meeker Boulevard. We also play from
12:30 to 5 p.m. on the third Sunday of
each month. Ladies and Gentlemen
are welcome.
COMPUTERS WEST
Computers West (CW), located at
the Palm Ridge Recreation Center, is
the parent organization of two user
groups: MacsWest and the PCUG. It
is a social and technology club whose
members share information and expe-
riences about computers and have fun
doing so. Complete information on
CW, PCUG, and MacsWest can be
found on our club website:
www.computerswest.org.
A monthly newsletter, Random
Access, published by Computers
West, keeps members informed of
current club activities and programs.
Join us at the Computers West general
meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10,
in Summit Room A at Palm Ridge.
Refreshments served at 12:30. We are
happy to report that we have a faster
high speed Internet service thanks to
Qwest and Jim Healy, who was per-
sistent in making this happen. You
should notice a big difference.
Computers West celebrates its 25th
anniversary. What started with seven
core members has grown to close to
2,000 members today. Cake and ice
cream will be served at the CW Gen-
eral Meeting at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 10,
prior to the meeting at 1 p.m. Be sure
to join us and learn a little about the
history of our club.
We need your old cell phones!
Computers West is the official collec-
tion agency for Cell Phones for Sol-
diers. This is an ongoing project. We
have already collected over 3,200 cell
phones, thanks to Bill Berry, who
started our sponsorship of Cell
Phones for Soldiers three years ago.
Because of his commitment and ded-
ication, we have been one of the top
collection sites.
Bill is moving on to become the as-
sistant hardware manager. We thank
him for a job well done. Linda and
Steve Victor will be taking over the
Cell Phones for Soldiers program.
Computers West continues our com-
mitment to this great cause of helping
to provide phone calling cards for the
wonderful soldiers serving our coun-
try. Dont forget to save your old
phones. The cell phones are recycled,
so they will not be adding to our land-
fills. Everyone is encouraged to drop
off their old cell phones at the CW of-
fice at the Palm Ridge Rec Center. Of-
ficial donation boxes are also found at
the following clubs and organizations:
PORA, Calligraphy, Dance, Library,
Metal Club, Photography and Stained
Glass. Learn more about this wonder-
ful organization started by two
teenagers at www.cellphonesforsol-
diers.com.
PC USERS GROUP
The next PCUG meeting is Tues-
day, Nov. 10, at 1 p.m. in Summit A
at Palm Ridge following the Comput-
ers West general meeting. The PCUG
provides instructional programs, in-
cluding Hands On classes, presen-
tations, and discussions to train and
develop members knowledge in the
use of computers, peripheral devices,
and application software. Mark your
calendar for the PCUG holiday party
on Sunday, Dec. 6.
Windows 7 has many new, exciting
features. Learn what they are and how
to use them on Mondays from 10:30-
12:30 in the Palo Verde Room located
in the Palm Ridge Rec Center. The
book is available for purchase for just
$10.
The second group of eight sessions
is Nov. 2 through Dec. 21. Check each
weeks topic at www.pcscw.org. From
8 to 10 a.m. Mondays, Beginning
Windows is presented in the Palo
Verde Room. This is the very best
way to start your PC and Computers
West/PCUG learning experience. This
class not only helps you learn about
PCs, but about our great club, too.
Dont miss Open Discussions from 10
a.m. to noon Thursdays in the Palo
Verde Room. Other groups you may
be interested in are Windows Live
Mail at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 4; Genealogy
on the first Tuesday (Nov. 2) of each
month at 3:30; and How to Buy a
Computer on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at
10:30. Want to see what Linux is all
about? Intro to Linux, a free class,
will meet on Tuesdays, Nov. 3, 10, 17
and 24 at 8 a.m. in the Palo Verde
Room. The Friday morning Linux
group continues starting at 8 a.m. Be
sure to check out the Palo Verde
Room schedule (these discussion
groups are free to Computers West
members).
The PCUG also offers, free to
members, a help group to work on
computer hardware and software
problems that members bring in for
repair. This is a knowledgeable group
of volunteers. The help group is at
Computers West at Palm Ridge on
Wednesdays and Fridays 7 to 9 a.m.
You need to sign in upon arriving at
Room A. Check out the Help Desk on
our website to see what services they
provide and current information on
days the services are available.
Want hands on training? Watch our
website for posting of fall classes, so
that you can sign up quickly. Look for
sign up binders in Room A at Palm
Ridge. There is a small fee for these
classes. To get more information on
these classes, go to www.pcscw.org.
Once there, check out what is avail-
able, especially the Palo Verde Room
and Room B. Click on the class that
interests you and detailed information
will pop up on that class. Windows
Basic meets on Mondays and begins a
new session on Nov. 9 at 10:30. Win-
dows 7 starts a hands-on class on
Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 10:30. Fill out
the envelopes in the binders in Room
A to sign up for these classes. You
must be a member of Computers West
to take these classes.
If youve never stopped in at a
Flight Simulator group meeting,
youre missing out on a fun time. The
group meets on the second and fourth
Wednesdays (Nov. 11 and 25) of
every month at 10:30 in the Palo
Verde Room. The group shares a
common interest in aviation. No sign-
up fee is required; just walk in. You
must be a member of Computers West
to join this group.
MACSWEST
The MacsWest Group meets every
Tuesday and Friday at 1 p.m. in the
Palo Verde Room. Friday, Nov. 6, is a
general meeting. Tuesdays are de-
signed to be Question and Answer
sessions, and a special program is
planned for each Friday meeting. You
are sure to learn something new at
each meeting. Check our website for
this months topic. MacsWest is a fun
group of people who combine educa-
tion and having a good time. Check
the current MacsWest Newsletter
(www.macswest.org) for updated in-
formation. Specific details on meeting
topics, our monthly newsletter, class
offerings, help groups, and other Mac-
intosh information can be found there.
Be sure to check out Rays Corner for
helpful tips and information. Stop by
and see what we are all about. We are
always looking for new members. We
welcome visitors to our meetings.
Whether you are an experienced
Macintosh user or are new to Macs,
there is something new to learn. If you
are thinking of buying a Mac, stop by
one of our meetings and see what we
have to offer, or drop by 8 a.m. Tues-
day, Nov 3, in Room C. Interested in
Genealogy? We have a group for you.
Check the MacsWest calendar for
current day and time. If you are new
Mac user, our weekly Green Apples
group is the place for you. It is a free
class for MacsWest members which
meets every Tuesday at 2:15 p.m. in
the Palo Verde Room. Mac users are
always willing to give a helping hand.
Be sure to check our website
(www.macswest.org) for updated in-
formation.
Classes have started, so make sure
you go to www.macswest.org and
click on classes to check out what is
available. A new soundproof wall
has been installed separating Rooms
B and C, which has really made a dif-
ference. Do you have some ideas for
classes? Would you like to teach a
class this year? Let us know. We are
always open to suggestions for classes
or for our Friday programs and we
can always use more teachers. Re-
member that you must be a MacsWest
member to attend classes.
Whether you are a PC or Macintosh
user, dont forget to give back to your
club by signing up to monitor. There
are two monitors working together, so
if you are a new monitor, there will be
someone experienced to help you out.
Be sure to go to www.computer-
swest.org and click on schedule under
monitors to sign up for either a morn-
ing or afternoon time slot. Help us
keep our club open. Monitor training
is on the fourth Monday of the month
(Nov. 23) at 1 p.m. So, check the
schedule in front of the monitor desk
if you are new or would like a re-
fresher, and sign up.
Both PCUG and MacsWest are
available to its members because of
the many volunteers that monitor,
teach, govern, maintain equipment
and keep software updated. We
wouldnt be here if it wasnt for our
wonderful volunteers. Be sure to do
your part. Stop by the CW office at
Palm Ridge and check us out. Its time
to start renewing your CW member-
ship. Its also a good time to join us
for the first time, as joining now ex-
tends your membership thru 2010. PC
User Group is $25 a year, and Mac-
sWest is $30 a year.
Computers West, the parent organ-
ization of two user groups, MacsWest
and PCUG, is celebrating its 25th an-
niversary. Cake and ice cream will be
served at the CW general membership
meeting 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10,
at the Palm Ridge Recreation Center
in Summit Room A.
Monthly meetings were held in the
R.H. Johnson Lecture Hall with user
groups meeting in homes and local
banks until space was allocated in
Crafts Rooms 1 and 2; and later shar-
ing space with the Leather Club at
Kuentz. In 1989, CW was provided a
permanent site in the Beardsley Rec
Center. In 1994, the 10th anniversary
of CW, the club moved to its present
site in the Palm Ridge Recreation
Center. With the advancement of tech-
nology and the change in user groups
and operating systems, CW has ad-
justed to the needs of its members.
Thanks to the many volunteers who
teach, govern, maintain equipment,
keep software updated and monitor
labs, both MacsWest and PCUG are
prepared to learn and teach the latest
innovations to their members with a
combination of hands-on classes and
discussion groups. Although equip-
ment and operating systems have
changed over the years, the dedication
of its members remains the same.
Stop by the CW office (623-214-
1546) in Room A at Palm Ridge and
become a member or www.computer-
swest.org.
COPPER COOKERS
Copper Cookers extends an invita-
tion to all residents to come and see
us work and play. We give tours daily
as the need arises.
Our next meeting and the last one
for this year will be held Nov. 20. It
will be held at Beardsley Rec Center,
Sage Brush Room, with coffee and re-
freshments at 9 a.m. and business
meeting at 9:30. We will be electing
officers for the year 2010 and they
will be installed at our Winter Holi-
day Party. Plans for the party go for-
ward with a new approach. After
many years of having one or two peo-
ple work on the party and all our so-
cial events, we have split them up and
had individual members sign up to do
them. It has been working extremely
well and the Winter Holiday party
will be the final test of whether or not
we will be able to continue in this
manner.
COIN AND STAMP
Richard Smith, owner of the Coin
Gallery, will be the guest speaker at
the Coin Sections Nov. 3 meeting. He
is a lifelong collector, and grew up to
turn his interest into the finest retail
coin shop in Phoenix. All you need is
a valid rec card to attend the meeting
and ask questions.
On Nov. 10, the Stamp Section will
hold an auction for its members. Lots
of bargains abound, for the beginner
and the advanced collector. If youre
interested in start up a fun hobby
where you left off as a child, this is the
time! Meetings are held 7 to 8 p.m. at
Kuentz Rec Center Room 3.
COUNTRY
WESTERN DANCE
This season our dance club is offer-
ing pattern dances along with the
standard western dances. Our lessons
are 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the R.H.
Johnson Social Hall. Kort Kurdi, our
instructor, makes it a fun evening. Our
dances are held 6:30 p.m. on the sec-
ond Saturday of each month, at Palm
Ridge. We dance to the music of DJ
Jerry Cutbirth. Come join us for a
good time.
Information: 623-544 4208.
CREATIVE
SILK FLOWERS
Our club is busy putting the finish-
ing touches on beautiful arrangements
for the Fall Arts and Crafts Fair. If you
happen to miss the fair, just stop and
shop at the Village Store for floral
arrangements made by our talented
members.
We have two flower classes this
month: The Poinsettia on Nov. 11 and
the Shady Lady on Nov. 18.
Our club will be closed on Nov. 25,
the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
Mark the calendar for Dec. 9 and our
Christmas Party and general meeting.
We meet 8 a.m. to noon Wednesdays
at Kuentz Recreation Center.
CREATIVE STITCHERS
Here are the activities planned for
this month: 8:30 a.m. Nov. 9, Stash
Sale; 9 a.m. Nov. 16, coffee and
donuts; 9:30 a.m. Nov. 16, general
meeting and election of officers for
20010; 12:30 p.m. Mondays in No-
vember, continuation of needlework
class.
CRESTVIEW RIDERS
Enjoy your good health and a de-
sire to remain energetic and active.
Riding a bike is not only fun, its good
for your total body.
Our next meeting will be 8 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Beardsley
Rec Center Multipurpose Room.
Come join us.
The best Christmas Dance in Sun
City West will be held at Palm Ridge
on Saturday, Dec. 5. Tickets will be
on sale Wednesday at the Nov. 11
meeting; checks please. The fabulous
Larry Crinklaw and Drummer will be
playing once again at our Christmas
Dance.
On Saturdays, Nov. 7 and 21, the
club will meet at Echo Mesa Golf
Course for a ride to a local restaurant
for breakfast.
From Page 18
Club Corner
623-544-6100 PAGE 20 NOVEMBER 2009
DANCING ARTS
On Nov. 18, the Dancing Arts Club
will start selling tickets for the up-
coming 10th Hearts and Follies
Dance Revue scheduled Feb. 12, 13
and 14, 2010.
Our theme this year will be To
Hollywood with Love. We will fea-
ture dancers from our ballet class, jazz
class, musical theatre and Hawaiian
class. And we will have some surprise
guests to entertain you. The show will
be a completely different format, one
that you will be sure to thoroughly
enjoy.
Beginning Nov. 18, tickets are on
sale from 10 a.m. to noon Monday
through Thursday at Stardust Theatre.
Tickets are $7, surely a bargain at
todays prices.
The Hawaiians are currently look-
ing for new members to join their
classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at
noon. Pat Pantae is the instructor for
all class levels. Information: 623-584-
8419.
Please, join the Dancing Arts Club
for some daytime exercise classes. Pi-
lates is at 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thurs-
days in the dance studio at Palm
Ridge. Our popular tai chi class is at 8
.m. only on Thursdays. And our fun
Zumba exercise class is now at 6 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays in the dance
studio. For those of you working dur-
ing the daytime, this is the perfect ex-
ercise for you to keep in shape and
have fun dancing at the same time. We
have punch cards in different incre-
ments to make it easier for you to de-
cide just how much exercise you want
to do.
ENCORE NEEDLE
AND CRAFTS
There is only a few days left before
the 31st annual Arts and Crafts Fair on
Nov. 7 at R.H. Johnson Rec Center.
There will be an abundance of items
to choose from the Encore Needle and
Crafts Club. We have been so busy
making this the most successful fair
yet. Our charities that we support,
count on us throughout the year. With
your help, it will the best. Stop by our
booth at the Social Hall for some early
holiday shopping. We will have a
huge selection of jewelry, cards, holi-
day items, ornaments, stocking
stuffers, as well as knitted, crocheted,
painted, sewn, cross stitch and more.
Oct. 30 will be our business meet-
ing and Clean Out Your Closet Sale.
Its a great time to get rid of the old to
make room for the purchases at the
Craft Fair. The business meeting starts
at 9 a.m.
Dec. 4 is our Holiday Luncheon. It
will be held at Kopokellis Restaurant.
(We cant wait for this event.)
The workshop for charity projects
is Nov. 6, which is stuffing toys.
Cards with Phyllis is Nov. 13. Due
to the holidays, there will be no card
classes in December. Chemo hats will
start again in January and run through
April.
Encore meets 7:30 a.m. Fridays in
Room 3 at Kuentz Rec Center. We
welcome all valid rec card holders to
come and see what a fun group we
are.
Information: scwclubs.com, click
on Encore Needle and Craft.
ENERGETICS
EXERCISE
Looking for a low-impact exercise
program? The Energetic Exercise club
has one for you, three times a week
from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays in the Social
Hall at R. H. Johnson. Bring a floor
mat, a PVC pole and $3 for annual
dues and you are set to go for a fun
and healthy workout.
FITNESS CLUB
Join us on the dance floor and have
fun exercising. Dance for the Health
of It classes and Couples Dancing for
Health classes are available several
times a week. These two programs
combine exercise with instruction in
the basic fundamentals of dance using
the rhythms of rumba, foxtrot, swing,
waltz and more. We use great, updated
music from the Big Band era to
todays Top 40.
Couples Dancing for Health meets
5 p.m. Wednesdays in the R.H. John-
son Social Hall for a warm-up focused
on the basics with the lesson from
5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Membership in the
Fitness Club is required ($5 per cal-
endar year). The weekly cost of the
class is $4 per person. Sign-in begins
at 4:45. Even if you and your partner
have never danced before, instructor
Kort Kurdi has designed routines that
are fun and easy with no complicated
footwork. So, grab your partner by the
hand and spend quality time together
dancing for health!
Our original Dance for the Health
of It program is for individuals, so no
partner is required. Three levels of ex-
ercise are available, each one only a
slight step up. Classes are:
Tuesdays at Beardsley, Agave
Room, Level 1 is 7 p.m. and Level 2
is 8 p.m.
Thursdays at Beardsley, Agave
Room, Level 1 is 9:30 a.m. and Level
2 is 10:30 a.m.
Thursdays at Beardsley, Agave
Room, Level 2 is 7 p.m. and Level 3
is 8 p.m.
Saturdays at R. H. Johnson Social
Hall, Level 1 is 9 a.m., Level 2 is 10
a.m., and Level 3 is 11 a.m.
Come as often as you like depend-
ing on the amount of dancing and ex-
ercise you want. Membership in the
Fitness Club is required ($5 per cal-
endar year). The weekly cost of the
class is $4 per session for your first
level plus $1 for each additional level
during that session.
Information: 602-679-4220 or 602-
679-0952 or www.scwclubs.com
(under Health and Fitness) for a list of
classes.
GARDEN CLUB
Are you using water wisely in your
landscape? Come to the Garden Club
meeting on
Nov. 3 and find out. Our speaker
will be London Lacy, water conserva-
tion analyst and Master
Gardener. She will give us tips on
using watering techniques and setting
the timers, (always a mystery).
The meeting will be 9 a.m. Nov. 3,
in the RH Johnson Lecture Hall. Mas-
ter Gardeners will on hand to answer
your questions. Be sure to check out
the cactus displays in the Library and
Village Store. All these cacti are for
sale, and see more of them at the Art
and Craft Sale Nov.7.
Information: 623-214-7823 or 623-
584-7980.
INTERNATIONAL
SOCIAL AND DANCE
The club will be holding its
monthly dinner dance Nov. 22 in the
R.H. Johnson Social Hall. This event
will be celebrated as western. Get
into your cowboy boots. Country
Cousins will provide the music. Din-
ner by Sharkos Catering. Bring your
own favored beverage. The buffet din-
ner will be served at 5:30 p.m., with
socializing and dancing following
until 9 p.m. Members pay $17, invited
guests pay $19. Due to the catered
dinner, advance reservations are al-
ways required. Membership is only $5
per year. Members must be Sun City
West residents. Guests are always
welcome.
For membership or reservations
you can contact President Ann Be-
smer at 214-0875; or Rosemarie Read
at 214-9712. Reservation and mem-
bership forms are also available at the
Sun City West Visitors Center. You
can also get the forms off our Website.
Go to www.scwclubs.com then under
Dance click on International Social
and Dance Club, then click on
Newsletter. At the bottom of the
Newsletter you will find the member-
ship and reservation forms.
Only Sun City West residents may
be members of the club, however
members may bring non-residents as
guests.
INVESTMENT
We are members helping members
through education. You make your
own decisions with your own money.
Speakers visit our club from all over
America every Monday night and ed-
ucate us on a wide variety of financial
life topics. All of our members watch
their own money. Some subscribe and
share newsletters, some keep up with
their 401Ks, Portfolios, etc. some day
trade, and some chart and momentum
trade. We host dinners, socials, trips, a
spouse night and the very popular
Annual Financial and Benefits Fair
every February.
Be our guest before joining. Just
show your rec card. The annual mem-
bership fees are $10 with a one-time
initiation fee of $20 for equipment
and supplies.
The club meets 6:45 to 8 p.m. Mon-
days in the Lecture Hall at R.H. John-
son. A broadband wireless network is
available in the Lecture Hall for the
use of our speakers and our members
in the audience using laptops. For all
new members, the club provides a
free CD containing a 14-chapter
course on technical analysis and chart
reading, which was written by one of
our club members.
Our fall stock picking contest
started Oct. 1 and runs through Dec.
31. Each member who chooses to par-
ticipate invests an imaginary $50,000
equally among five stocks. The top 10
stock pickers are awarded prizes rang-
ing from $105 for first place to $15
for 10th place. We ask our winners to
share their winning strategy with their
fellow club members.
The November programs are: Nov.
2, Jim Crimmins, Traders accounting
tax help for traders; Nov. 9, Dan
Burkhard, long time SCW Realtor,
local real estate trends; Nov. 16, Brian
Bilyeu, independent health plan advi-
sor; Nov. 23, Ron Caskey, local radio
personality, Dr. Money; Nov. 30,
member presentation night.
www.scwclubs.com then hobbies,
then Investment Club.
KIVA WEST
DUPLICATE BRIDGE
Bridge is by far the greatest card
game of all, and it can provide im-
mense challenge and enjoyment for
the rest of your life. We would like to
invite anyone interested in this won-
derful card game to join us! Our
ACBL Sanctioned games are held
12:15 p.m. every day except Sunday
in the east side of Beardsley Rec Cen-
ter. There is also an evening game 6
p.m. Tuesdays.
The club has recently approved to
hold Grand National Team games,
North American Pairs games, and
Unit Wide Games. We are excited
about these special events. Look for
news of dates and times.
There are free lessons 11 a.m. Fri-
days prior to the regular game. Any-
one interested in learning or just
brushing up on your skills can partic-
ipate.
Join now. If youve toyed with the
idea of joining ACBL (American
Contract Bridge League), now is the
time. The ACBL board of Directors
has approved new requirements for at-
taining the rank of Life Master, start-
ing next year. The new regulation
specifies that anyone who joins prior
to Jan. 1 and maintains their member-
ship will still fall under the old 300
master points to become a Life Mas-
ter. However, joining after Jan. 1,
2010, will fall under the new regula-
tion requiring 500 total master points
to attain LM status. Note: This also
means that if your ACBL membership
is not active, you will be required to
fulfill the new LM requirements. It
also means that if you let your mem-
bership lapse after the end of the year,
the new requirements will also apply
to you.
Our members are updated on a
weekly basis via e-mail called Kiva
News on events and information.
The news also congratulates those
with achievements or milestones in
bridge. E-mails are sent out every
Sunday; if members arent getting the
Kiva News, they should contact us.
The club is again sponsoring
classes for rec card holders at Beard-
sley Rec Center beginning Nov. 2.
Cost is $48 for each series of six
classes. Bridge II-Intermediate Plus
will begin Monday, Nov. 2, from 6:30
to 8:30 p.m. Brush-Up Bridge will
have its first class on Thursday, Nov.
5, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Supervised
Play where you deal, you bid and we
help, will have its first class on Thurs-
day, Nov. 5, from 9 to 11 a.m. For in-
formation on lessons, call June Heuser
at 623-584-5851.
Warning! Bridge can become ad-
dictive! Come to a game and check us
out or leave a message on the club an-
swering machine, 623-544-6529. Visit
scwclubs.com/Kiva/Bridge.htm or
send a message via e-mail to: KIVA-
West-Bridge@cox.net.
LATIN AND
BALLROOM DANCE
Monday dance classes run from
Nov. 2 to Dec. 7 in Palm Ridges
Summit Hall B. Basic classes featur-
ing rumba will be held from 11 a.m.
From Page 19
Club Corner
Dancing Art Club members are, from left, Dot Clark, Carol Atherton,
Sonja Steers, Sylvia McCallister, Helen Baie, Nancy Griffin and
Clarice Silver. The club will present its 10th Hearts and Follies Dance
Review Feb. 12-14, 2010.
Nancy Ridgway, and Lucille
Hagger are accepting baby
blankets from members of En-
core Needle and Craft for the
clubs fall projects.
to noon. Intermediate classes featur-
ing fox trot will be from noon to 1
p.m. Advanced classes featuring var-
ious dances will be from 1 to 2 p.m.
Instructor is Henia Lynne. Pay-as-
you-go cost is $4 for members and $6
for guests.
Tuesday classes in the Social Hall
East begin Nov. 3 and continue
through Dec. 8. Basic classes featur-
ing waltz will be from 6 to 7 p.m. In-
termediate classes featuring swing
will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Instructor
is Elias Alvarez. Pay-as-you-go cost
is $4 for members and $6 for guests.
Our dances are held the first Thurs-
day and third Thursday of the month
in Palm Ridges Summit Hall. Ad-
mission fees include free dance les-
sons from 6:30 to 7 p.m.
Our Pumpkin Bash is Thursday,
Nov. 5. Dancing is from 7:15 to 9:30
p.m. Music will be provided by Frank
Romani. Pumpkin pie and other good-
ies will be available to tickle your
taste buds, so come prepared to dance
hard so you can snack hard. Cost is $4
for members and $6 for guests.
Our Cabaret Dance is 7:15 to
9:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. Music
is by Frank Romani. Cost is $4 for
members and $6 for guests.
www.rcscw.com .
LAWN BOWLING
We want to welcome back our win-
ter lawn bowlers. Most of you have
had a wonderful summer, but could-
nt wait to get back to Sun City West.
The summer has been delightful here
and the conditions of the golf courses
and lawn bowls rinks in Sun City
West couldnt have been better. The
landscaping maintenance crews
should be applauded on their dili-
gence and professionalism maintain-
ing and improving our world-class
facilities.
The 2009 U S Open Lawn Bowling
championships were just completed
and the Johnson Lawn Bowling facil-
ity was the host of several events. A
summary of the results including Sun
City West participants will be in-
cluded in next months Rec News.
Players from many countries includ-
ing the U.S. participated. Stay tuned!
If you enjoy the outdoors and want
to participate in a fun activity that is
not strenuous but will give you hours
of fun, you should consider trying
lawn bowling. We offer free lessons
and the use of club bowls and you are
not obligated to join after the lessons.
There are club draws mornings during
the winter months. During the morn-
ing draws teams are randomly se-
lected and you can play any days of
the week you are free with no obliga-
tion to find a substitute if you are not
there. Under this format, you will
meet many new people not just the
few members of a team because there
are no permanently assigned teams.
Flexibility in schedule, outdoor activ-
ity, meeting new people, economical
to join, events for all skill levels, vis-
itation with other lawn bowl clubs in
the area, socials, Christmas party and
more are the advantages of this club.
For free lessons call 623-544-6529 or
visit scwlawnbowls.com. We are sure
you will be glad you signed up.
Should you decide not to partici-
pate in lawn bowls, we encourage you
to come watch our games. There are
park benches surrounding the greens
for your pleasure. Check the club-
house board outside for a list of dates
and times of events throughout the
fall/winter months or just come and
watch our morning draws. We are lo-
cated inside the circumference of the
Johnson walking track. If you are
walking the track in the morning take
a break and watch us lawn bowl.
Mornings are very informal. Who
knows, you might want to try it out. If
you have a question while you are
watching, just ask one of the club
members and they will be glad to an-
swer any questions you may have.
Lawn bowling is fun and we know
you will get hooked once you have
tried it.
MAH JONGG
The Mah Jongg Club meets 11:30
to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
at the Beardsley Rec Center. All Sun
City West residents with a current rec
card are invited to play.
There is a meeting on the first
Thursday of the month with refresh-
ments. Mah Jongg lessons are avail-
able for $45 for six lessons.
Information: 623-792-8410 or 623-
546-4435.
MENS PUTTING CLUB
Join us on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
(check-in at 9:15) for an 18-hole put-
ting competition at the Grandview
Course. Improve your skills and meet
other golf enthusiasts. Not a golfer? It
doesnt matter since handicaps are de-
veloped so that everyone competes
within their own skill level.
To our potential newcomers, we
would like to welcome you by mak-
ing your first visit complimentary. We
have a varied membership consisting
of active golfers, non-golfers, and for-
mer golfers. Our main objective is for
everyone to have fun. Stop by and see
what were all about!
We need individuals who will con-
tribute to the club by serving in some
capacity, whether as officers, board
members, or on a committee. If you
are interested and have just a little free
time, please see any one of the board
members for more information. We
are actively soliciting members, both
full time and part-time residents.
The next quarterly meeting and
awards meeting will be immediately
after the putting competition on Tues-
day, Nov. 3. The election of officers
and board members for 2010 will take
place at this time at Ramada 1 in
Beardsley Park. It will be followed by
an optional luncheon consisting of
pizza and beverages of your choice.
We remind everyone again that we
are now on our winter hours. Check-
in will open at 9:15 a.m. and the put-
ting competition commences at 10.
Information: 623-214-2908 or visit
our website at www.scwclubs.com.
MENS SOCIAL CLUB
Men looking for a place to spend
their leisure time in a friendly envi-
ronment are invited to the Mens So-
cial Club. This is where members
engage in social card games between
7:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Monday
through Saturday. The most popular
game played is poker, including the
ever popular. Texas Hold Em. Our
range of betting limits should fit al-
most everyones pocketbook.
Bridge is also popular. There are
progressive bridge tournaments 8 a.m.
Tuesdays. There also are daily bridge
tables where four players agree on a
time and a day of the week to play a
game of contract or Chicago bridge.
Other card games such as gin and
pinochle as well as board games are
also played.
Starting in November, there will be
a free bus to Vee Quive Casino on the
last Monay of each month. You will
receive $10 upon arrival of the casino.
A lucky passenger will win a free
lunch. Pick up is at Aisle 18 at 8:30
a.m. and return at 5 p.m. Call Felix
Merlino at 623-544-6150 or 623-214-
1418 and leave your name. The next
trip will be Nov. 30.
Free lunches are served after every
membership meeting and other occa-
sions as well. Other social activities
are also planned.
Membership renewals are being ac-
cepted at the club through Dec. 31.
Renewal dues are $3. New members
cost is $8, but when signing up during
the months of November and Decem-
ber, their dues for 2009 and also
through 2010 will be covered.
Election for replacing board mem-
bers, whose terms expire in Decem-
ber, will take place on Tuesday, Nov.
17. Members who would like to be in-
volved in club operations, please
place your name on the nomination
signup sheet on the bulletin board.
Nominations will be closed Nov. 13.
Our birthday celebration will begin
at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27. We will
serve cake to celebrate with members
who have birthdays in November.
Come to the club, check it out and
take a brochure to peruse at home.
Talk to some of our members. They
will be happy to answer your ques-
tions and welcome you to the club.
New membership is $8 and renewal is
$3. Information: 623-544-6150.
METAL CLUB
Mark your calendars for the Sun
City West Fall Arts and Crafts Fair on
Saturday, Nov 7. Members of the
Metal Club are preparing beautiful
pieces of custom metal art ranging
from Southwestern, Western, contem-
porary, wildlife, etc. Over 1,500
pieces of metal art ranging from small
pieces to large wall hanging art will
be available at the fair. See you there.
Visitors are always welcome at the
Metal Club during normal operating
hours. Tours are available for those
wishing to see the excellent facilities
and equipment. Fresh coffee is pro-
vided for visitors by our friendly
members.
Over 300 pieces of metal art cre-
ated by members of the club are on
display year around at the Metal Club
and the Village Store. Metal art can be
purchased at the Village Store in the
R.H. Johnson Rec. Center or at the
Metal Club. Vacation/security mail
boxes can be purchased at the Village
Store with installation available at the
Metal Club.
The next general membership
meeting for members of the Metal
Club will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov.
19, in the R.H. Johnson Lecture Hall.
All members are encouraged to at-
tend. Two lucky members will receive
checks for $25.
There is a continuing need for mon-
itors. Unless two monitors are on duty
during any given four-hour shift, the
club must be closed. Stop by the mon-
itors desk to sign up. Training for
monitors is available.
If you are interested in joining the
Metal Club, stop by for a visit and
tour of the facility. The Metal Club
also offers social opportunities and
events which include spouses or sig-
nificant others. The annual dues of
$20 provide access to hundreds of
thousands of dollars worth of first rate
equipment unavailable elsewhere. A
multitude of basic and advanced
classes are available in all areas of the
Metal Club.
Knife/ax sharpening; custom metal
art, custom sheet metal, milling and
lathe work, metal furniture repair,
welding, repairing garbage container
tops, etc., are some of the services of-
fered to the community by members
of the Metal Club. Visit the Metal
Club and let us know of your needs.
Stop by the club or visit our web-
site at www.scwmetalclub.com. The
Metal Club building is the large rose
beige building next to the Visitors
Center/PORA at 13849 Camino del
Sol. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-
day through Friday. Stop by for a
visit.
MINI GOLF
Attention, golfers: Have you had to
give up playing regular golf? If so, do
not toss that putter aside. Bring your
putter to the Mini Golf Club and keep
your putting skills active. It is an en-
ergetic activity with no stress. We
play 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the
R.H. Johnson course. A meeting will
be held at 9 a.m. in the Palm Ridge
Center on Thursday, Nov. 12. This
year, for our tournament day, we will
play at the Beardsley course, begin-
ning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19.
Following play we will enjoy a pizza
party at Ramada 3. Signup sheets will
be made available with details to
make your reservation and pay for
your pizza luncheon.
Congratulations to Ali Alahessabi,
our Golfer of the Month.
No club activities on Nov. 26. An-
nual club dues are $5.
Information: 623-975-1118, 623-
546-4275 or www.scwclubs.com.
MODEL RAILROAD
The Model Railroad Club will pres-
ent a Polar Express and Thomas the
Tank Engine Night from 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 28, in the clubroom at
R.H. Johnson Rec Center. The event
will give kids of all ages a holiday lift,
joy and happiness. The Polar Ex-
press movie will be shown on the
clubs new 32-inch television. In ad-
dition, the Polar Express train will be
running on the layout; polar dcor
will be in place in the clubroom; and
there will be a conductor punching
tickets and welcoming visitors
aboard. Admission is free as always.
Just come in and enjoy yourselves.
Bring your family, friends and a cam-
era. Information: 623-544-6148.
Greetings to all you railroad fans
out there. As usual we members of the
Agua Fria Northern Railroad Club are
happy to invite you all to our station
deport located in the R.H. Johnson
Rec Center. Our hours are 9 a.m. to
noon Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday. We are also open on Tues-
days from 7 to 9 p.m. Our low dues
are $25 the first year and only $15 an-
nually thereafter. We hope you will
join us for a great hobby and time.
We have an extensive video library
as well as having many magazines for
you to enjoy. We will be happy to in-
struct you on the operation and care
of the railroad. You can learn at your
own pace and level of interest and you
can do as much or as little as you like.
Something new is being added to
our train operation. We will start to
operate prototypically, that is on a
time schedule. Passenger and freight
trains will use all three of our main
lines traveling from freight and pas-
senger yards to specific points on our
layout. Since several trains will be op-
erating over the same tracks, timing is
absolutely essential. The time sched-
uled and train orders take three hours
to complete. This is much more com-
plicated than just running trains
around in a circle and more exciting
too!
For this to work, each steam engine
and diesel engine must be in top
working condition. All cars also have
to be in top form weighted properly,
couples at the exact height, all wheels
free to roll properly. All must meet
strict guidelines. This operation takes
place every other Thursday night
when several of us engineers get to-
gether from 6 to 9 p.m. We divide our-
selves into teams and follow the
schedule. Call us at 623-544-6148 for
our Thursday night schedule. Running
prototypically is as close as we can
get to actual operation of a real rail-
road. Now that a lot of new switches
and track has been installed, this op-
eration becomes much more realistic
and challenging for all.
Come visit with us. We will be
happy to show you our operations.
Well see you Down the Line. All
aboard! Have your tickets ready,
please!
MUSICIANS CLUB
On Nov. 11, John and Mary Giger
will grace the stage of Stardust The-
atre. This husband and wife duo met
on the opera set of Mozarts Cosi
Fan Tutte when they were cast as
sweethearts back in 1975. From their
romantic beginning in opera, the two
have specialized in performing great
love duets from opera, as well as
Broadway musicals and popular hits.
They have created their own show ti-
tled, Romancing on Broadway. The
Musicians Club is delighted that they
will be sharing their vocal talents with
us at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Members and their invited guests are
welcome.
From Page 20
Club Corner
623-544-6100 PAGE 22 NOVEMBER 2009
ORGAN AND
KEYBOARD
The club will meet at 7 p.m. on
Monday, Nov. 16, at Palm Ridge Rec
Center. Please note the change to the
third Monday. The club will be host-
ing the unique organ playing duo of
Rick Anderson and Mary Inman.
Rick grew up in Renton, Wash. He
began playing organ at the age of 9,
taking lessons from his church organ-
ist. His parents felt music an impor-
tant part of his early years and
supported his continuing lessons and
playing in church. Rick played in nu-
merous Rock bands and enjoyed tour-
ing the Western United States for four
years. His eight years of serious study
exposed him to music of the 1920s
through 70s. His passion for this
music is evident in his performances
today. In the seven years that Rick has
been with Fletcher Music in Sun City
West, his unique playing and styling
techniques have been broadened by
the past experiences that his many
students have shared with him.
Fletcher Music Co. has recognized
him as a top performer in his field.
Rick has been in the organ industry
for 15 years and loves helping retirees
enjoy a hobby the fun and easy way.
He imparts enthusiasm for all types of
music: Big Band, swing, fox trot,
polkas, country, classical and more.
He also sings and plays harmonica.
Mary hails from Lake Stevens,
Wash. She started her piano studies at
the age of 5 and continued training
through high school when she accom-
panied many choral groups, including
college swing and jazz ensemble.
Mary continued participating in vari-
ous musical genres through the years.
In 2001 Mary and her husband re-
tired to Arizona. While out shopping
for piano music one afternoon in Sun
City West, Mary went into Fletcher
Music. The manager at that time
heard her playing and recognized a
great talent and offered her a teaching
position. She accepted. Learning the
organ was life-changing and compli-
mented her appreciation of her years
in piano. Mary became a favorite
teacher at the store and was highly re-
spected throughout the 30 stores of
the Fletcher Corporation.
In 2003 she met the new manager,
Rick Anderson, and created, through
collaboration and the respect of their
varied backgrounds, a new style of
duet organ playing. Rick and Mary
claim to be organ hobbyists. They
enjoy the friendships that they have
made in the community making them
local favorites.
Mary Inman currently has a very
successful real estate career in the
area. Rick Anderson continues as
manager of Sun City West Fletcher
Music and plays for numerous
churches, weddings, clubs, and for
fun and inspiration. Please join us for
this unique evening of organ enjoy-
ment. Guests are very welcome for
$5. Information: 975-0023
PAN CARDS
The Pan Card Club will have its
Christmas party at Rosies at 4:45
p.m. Dec 3. After dinner we will play
Pan at Beardsley, Card Room 4.
Rosies Restaurant is located in the
strip mall on Meeker and Camino del
Sol.
Are you looking for some action on
Thursday nights? We have it for you:
a challenging card game, free lessons,
and great folks to play with all for the
asking. We play from 6 to 9 p.m.
Thursdays in Card Room 4 at Beard-
sley Rec Center.
PALO VERDE
PATCHERS
November finds most of our snow-
birds returned to our warmer climate
and the warmth of the friendships
among Palo Verde Patchers. We al-
ways like busy rooms of quilters shar-
ing lifes adventures as well as their
knowledge of quilting.
Award-winning quilter, Terri
Doyle, will be the featured speaker at
our Nov. 10 meeting in the Lecture
Hall at R.H. Johnson. The meeting is
open to all and begins at 12:30 p.m.
November classes include a One
Block Wonder Class by Judy Griffin
and a Vest Class by Julie Hocker.
October we participated in the
Kuentz Open House and the New-
comers Coffee. We have enjoyed
showing off our raffle quilt, Floral
Fantasy, which some lucky person
will take home after the drawing at
the November Craft Fair. The beauti-
ful appliqu quilt is hand quilted and
hand appliqud and has received so
many compliments. Palo Verde Quil-
ters will be participating in the Craft
Fair with the Raffle Quilt, a special
Quilt Show of members work on the
stage at the Social Hall, as well as a
boutique.
The New Life Center, our primary
outreach project, was the subject of
our October meeting. In addition,
some of our members went on a tour
of the New Life Center and others
will be attending the New Life Lunch-
eon/Fund Raiser in November. Many
in our group also took a trip to the
Mayo Clinic in October to see a spe-
cial quilt, the 20th Anniversary Quilt,
and hear a program about that quilt.
Palo Verde Patchers meet 8 a.m. to
noon Tuesdays and Thursdays; 5 to 8
p.m. Tuesdays; and 9 a.m. to noon
Saturdays. We invite anyone to come
and join us at our weekly meetings in
Room 5 at Kuentz Rec Center.
www.scwclubs.com.
PEBBLEBROOK
LADY NINERS
Pebblebrook will open Nov. 10
after reseeding, ready for us to enjoy
our favorite course. Most of our ladies
have returned from their summer trav-
els and are busy preparing for compe-
tition. Twice a year we have a
tournament to increase our competi-
tive edge; the fall contest will take
place Tuesday, Nov. 24. Prizes will be
awarded at our Christmas luncheon to
be held on Dec. 2 at the Madison
House. The Social Committee will re-
mind everyone of the luncheon when
we get closer to that date.
PHOTOGRAPHY WEST
Photography West, is a club for Sun
City West residents who enjoy pho-
tography. Chartered in 1980, we are
dedicated to advancing the arts and
techniques of photography and
videography as a means of personal
expression through a balance of well-
equipped facilities and a variety of ac-
tivities to meet membership needs.
Our photo, digital and video labs
are located at the Beardsley Recre-
ation Center. The photo lab (623-544-
6520) is open Monday through
Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The
digital /video labs (623-544-6521) are
open Monday through Thursday from
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Use the dark rooms
in our photo lab to develop your own
pictures; transfer those old slides to
CD or DVD in our digital lab; turn
those old 8mm, 16mm movies, Hi 8
or VHS tapes into a DVD, or make a
movie with your pictures in our video
lab. We have updated equipment in all
of our labs. Check our website at
www.photographyscw.org for current
information, or visit our labs, and
well show you around. Photography
West meets 10 a.m. Fridays in the
Stardust Theater at the Kuentz Recre-
ation Center from mid-Sept through
mid-May.
This month features: Nov. 6, Chuck
Luebke; Nov. 13, Print Competition at
9:30 at Beardsley; Nov. 20, Mentees,
and Before and After by Julayne
Capps; Nov. 27, no meeting. Guests
and visitors are always welcome.
Come and view our beautiful photog-
raphy on Saturday, Nov. 14, at a Spe-
cial Print Competition Open House at
Beardsley from 9 to 11 a.m.
Be sure to attend the Arts and
Crafts Fair at the R.H. Johnson Rec
Center on Saturday, Nov. 7. Look for
the Photography West display for a
wonderful selection of pictures, un-
framed and framed, and note cards for
sale. Photography West is proud to
sponsor the ACCC (Arizona Camera
Club Council) Fall Round Up on Nov.
21. Check out a link to ACCC on our
web site at www.photographyscw.org.
We also participate in the Photo-
graphic Society of America.
Visit our solo shows on the second
and fourth Fridays of the month at 1
p.m. at the Beardsley Photo Lab. Fea-
tured are: Nov. 9, Bernardine and
Marvin Ginsberg; and Nov. 20, Travel
Group. All are welcome to view beau-
tiful photography, and learn more
about our club. Some of our talented
photographers have their work dis-
played around Sun City West in the
Library, Lecture Hall, Stardust and
Visitors Center. The displays change
periodically, so watch for new pic-
tures. Check out our Photography
West newsletter, Focus, on our
website at www.photographyscw.org.
Photography West is dedicated to
helping its members become better
photographers through instructional
programs, workshops, and mentoring
opportunities. Travel with us and
enjoy plenty of photo opportunities.
Our trips allow members to visit and
photograph points of interest in Ari-
zona and other locations. This is also
a chance for members to get better ac-
quainted. This fall, we will be going
on a Mystery Trip, Sedona Lights, and
the Tournament of Roses parade.
There are social activities throughout
the year to get to know each other,
too. Detailed information can be
found at our web site at www.photog-
raphyscw.org.
Photography West holds two com-
petitions each year: one in the fall and
the second one in the spring. Compe-
titions are held for slides, prints and
digital entries. There are three classes:
beginner, advanced and master.
Themes for this falls competition
are: slides-nature; prints-eyes. Keep
these themes in mind as you take your
pictures. Print entries were due Oct.
29, with the competition being held
9:30 a.m. Nov. 13 at Beardsley. Slide
entries are due Nov. 25, with the com-
petition being held on Dec. 4. Be sure
to visit our web site at www.photog-
raphyscw.org to learn more about our
club, view some of our photography,
and keep updated about current activ-
ities.
Whether you are a digital, print, or
video user, or you just enjoy our Fri-
day photo presentations, dont forget
to give back to your club by signing
up to monitor. Both of our labs; photo
and digital/video, need monitors.
There are sign-up calendars in each
lab. Stop by and talk to a monitor. Its
a fun way to get to know other mem-
bers of the club, as well as familiarize
yourself with all our club has to offer.
Stop by the photo lab for information
on training sessions, or to learn what
the job entails.
Photography Club members are a
helpful group who are more than will-
ing to help you out or share their
skills. Its time to start renewing your
Photography West membership. Its
also a good time to join us for the first
time, as joining now extends your
membership through 2010. At $10,
thats a real bargain!
PICKLEBALL
What can you get for one dollar? A
dollar doesnt go very far except in
the Pickleball Club. That dollar can
get you two months of membership
(November and December) in our
club. Now doesnt your dollar look
bigger? What does this club have to
offer you? Lets look at the many
great physical and social activities of-
fered.
Club members enjoy a wide variety
of play from recreational to competi-
tive.
November and December feature
drop-in play in the morning for those
early energetic risers and in the
evening for those who are busy in the
morning but want some exercise be-
fore retiring.
Two great venues to meet other
players are the ladies and mens round
robins. These offer sociability at a
more relaxed pace.
If you are just starting out there is
the new players group where you can
test your skills and become more fa-
miliar with the games rules and strate-
gies of playing.
If its competition you are after,
then the ladders are for you. We offer
competition for women only, men
only and mixed play.
All the above activities take place
weekly. November also features a
Single Paddle Pickleball Battle
event. This event is so much fun that
members request it each year. De-
cember is our holiday dinner/dance.
All of this and more for just one dol-
lar! This maybe the best dollar you
will ever invest.
Visit our web site and find out more
about our club at www.scwclubs.com
or information: 623-734-0739.
You can take advantage of the three
free complimentary lessons even if
you are not a member. They are of-
fered on the first and third Mondays
of each month. Always check our web
site or bulletin boards located at the
courts because instruction times may
change each month. Paddles and balls
are provided by our club.
RACQUET CLUB
Court reservation times in Novem-
ber start at 7 a.m. for 1 hour ses-
sions for tennis and platform tennis.
Tennis court reservations can be made
one day in advance either in person at
the R.H. Johnson tower or by calling
the tower 623-544-6151. Tower hours
for November are 6:15 to 11 a.m.
The next meeting of the Racquet
Club will be Tuesday, Nov. 10. A flyer
will be posted around the tennis facil-
ities containing more specifics about
time, location and dining offerings.
Guests and new residents are wel-
come at the meeting to learn more
about our club and all its offerings and
activities.
A Racquet Club Fun Day was
held on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the John-
son Recreation Center. Over 200 par-
ticipants played in one or as many as
all four racquet club sports: tennis,
platform tennis, table tennis and vol-
leyball. As the name implies, it was a
fun time with attendees trying out dif-
ferent sports. A Hobo Stew fol-
lowed the afternoon of sporting
activities, and was delicious as usual.
The Christmas dinner dance will be
on Friday, Dec. 4 at Briarwood Coun-
try Club. There will be a no host bar at
6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. The cost
is $30 per person, and our entertain-
ment is Bobby Freeman. There will be
copies of the table signup sheets avail-
From Page 21
The Musicians Club is proud to
bring John and Mary Giger to
the stage of Stardust Theater
on Nov. 11. This husband and
wife duo met on the opera set
of Mozarts Cosi Fan Tutte
when they were cast as sweet-
hearts back in 1975. The show
begins 2 p.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 11. Members and their in-
vited guests are welcome.
Club Corner
able at the Nov. 10 meeting. The table
sign up will be prior to the meeting
beginning at 4 p.m. inside the Social
Hall.
TENNIS
There are two ball machines for
members use, located at the R.H.
Johnson and Kuentz courts. Those
who wish to use either one can do so
by the same procedure as before: buy
the coupon in the tennis tower, give it
to the R.H. Johnson miniature golf
monitor or the Kuentz monitor and re-
ceive the key to the appropriate shed.
Anyone wishing to be certified for use
of the ball machine should contact
Frank Meyerholtz at 214-8113.
Round robin tennis is available
every day at the Johnson courts. No
reservations or partners are required.
Just show up and play. Round robin
tennis occurs every morning in No-
vember starting at 6:30 a.m. (Horst
Weinheimer, coordinator, 214-0484),
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m.
(Gerhard Kronshage, coordinator,
546-9773) and Saturdays at 10 a.m.
(Andrew Morgan, coordinator, 670-
1622) and Monday and Wednesday
evenings at 6:30 p.m. (Rose Joel, co-
ordinator, 544-2796). Sunday morn-
ing tennis is available at the R.H.
Johnson courts at 8 a.m. This is open,
fun play is organized by Sam Pritch-
ett. Coffee is available and players
usually bring some goodies to share.
PLATFORM TENNIS
Platform tennis is in full swing,
starting at 7 a.m. in November when
the air is fresh and clear. Paddles and
balls are always available; play is
at the Johnson courts. During the
summer months platform courts 18
and 19 were worked on. The dead
spots are gone so now live players are
needed. Dont give up your racquet
sport thinking youre over the hill .Try
platform. This is a congenial drop-in
play group with no ability barriers so
join them for a morning of fun. For
more information call Ron Gliot on
584-7838 or Ron Majka on 544-7220.
TABLE TENNIS
Singles and doubles play is avail-
able daily at the Activities Center.
Call Don Scheidt on 556-1065 for ad-
ditional information. Free instruction
is available. Remember that neither
rain, sun nor wind bothers the table
tennis players. Non-marking gym
shoes are required in the table tennis
room. Play times are: A Group, Dou-
bles play, 9 a.m. Monday, Wednesday
and Friday and 1:30 p.m. Tuesday and
Thursday; B Group, Doubles play, 9
a.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 1:30
p.m. Friday; A Group, Singles play,
noon Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.
Group A is for advanced players,
more competitive and aggressive, and
Group B is more social and for begin-
ners or those who are less competi-
tive.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball is available on inside
courts located in Surprise. Call Ron
Majka on 544-7220 or Roy Handwerk
on 584-6416 or for more information.
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE
A recent trip to Colorado was
planned and led by experienced wag-
onmasters Ray and Virgina Cald-
well. The group of 25 rigs visited
many memorable sites in the high
country of Colorados Front Range.
Cities visited include Canon City,
Colorado Springs, Denver, Golden,
Boulder and Estes Park. Some of the
tours included the beautiful Royal
Gorge; Colorados first Territorial
Prison; the U.S. Olympic Center; Gar-
den of the Gods; Cheyenne Mountain
Zoo and Aerial Tram; Will Rogers
Shrine; Seven Falls; Pikes Peak via
the COG Train; Coors Brewery, Al-
berta Falls, and other beautiful, inter-
esting and fun places. The Caldwells
kept the group busy with these well-
planned tours, but also offered free
time so the RVers could strike out on
their own to see other points of inter-
est.
You might ask what a trip like this
cost. A professional tour company
might cost several thousand dollars.
This trip cost $1,250 per rig and in-
cluded some morning coffees, happy
hour drinks and snacks, potluck din-
ners, and a couple of dinners out, as
well as the cost of camping at RV
parks and the cost of the various tours.
Wow!
Upcoming events include a rally to
the Wickenburg Bluegrass Festival
Nov. 12-14. with rally leaders Jake
and Jan Jacobs; a Tucson Rodeo Car-
avan led by wagonmasters Don and
Diane Thoene Feb. 24-March 1, 2010;
a New Mexico caravan led by wagon-
masters Jim and Jean Jones in late
April 2010; as well as others.
Find out more by attending caravan
meetings, which are usually held the
fourth Tuesday of the month in the
R.H. Johnson Social Hall at 9 a.m.
Come early to enjoy coffee and
donuts, which are offered beginning
at 8:30. We hear about just-completed
trips, discuss future trips, and usually
have a guest speaker to discuss im-
portant issues for RVers. Feel free to
stop by as our guest at our Nov. 24
meeting.
RIP N SEW
Stop by our Open House 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. Friday or Saturday, Nov. 20 or
21. There will be gifts for the first 150
visitors. Light refreshments will be
served and each visitor will be offered
a tour of our clubroom. Sew Many
Friends is the theme for the Rip N
Sew Open House. During the two day
open house, we will be offering per-
sonal guided tours of our clubroom,
refreshments and demonstrations
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days.
Stop by the Rip N Sew clubroom,
see our machines, meet some of our
members and instructors, and, if you
are one of the first 150 guests, get a
gift from us to you. Come learn the
stories of how some of our members
became friends by reading displays
that will be posted among the many
items made being featured. You might
be surprised how these friendships
began and how many beautiful things
you can make with the skills and tech-
niques members share with each oth-
ers.
Have you ever thought you might
like to learn to sew? Perhaps you used
to sew, but havent done any sewing
in years and are considering getting
back into sewing. Are you someone,
who would like to join with other res-
idents to use their time to create quilts
for hospice patients, sick/injured vet-
erans, or clothing for premature in-
fants, caps for cancer victims,
childrens apparel for shelters, schools
or kids of economically challenged
families or other community charity
projects? If you can answer yes to any
of these scenarios, you are someone
that needs to visit during our Rip
N Sew open house, Nov. 21-22.
Donated fabrics are used to create
projects that give back to the com-
munity such as comfort caps which
are donated to cancer patients, cloth-
ing made for premature infants, quilts
for injured military personnel return-
ing home to the U.S., and Sew for
Kids which creates beautiful hand-
made clothing items for children liv-
ing in shelters or living in economic
challenged environments. Come see
first hand some of these items which
are will be on display in the clubroom
during the open house.
The club offers ongoing classes to
members each month which will im-
prove their sewing, quilting skills,
teach a new skill or increase machine
proficiency. Members can learn new
processes, create handcrafted items of
their own, and/or become more profi-
cient with the machines available to
the club members. Classes are avail-
able for all skill levels, including be-
ginner. Some of the featured classes
in November are: Mesh Tote Bag,
Upside-down Ice Skating Santa,
Needle Turn Appliqu, and Spec-
tacular Table Runner. Stop by and
check our calendar for a complete list
of classes.
Members of Rip N Sew are able
to use the clubroom and the equip-
ment during open hours for their own
personal sewing projects. The club-
room is open Monday thru Saturday,
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., plus late hours on
Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. in No-
vember. Additionally, the clubroom is
open for classes that are scheduled
each month at different times, includ-
ing evenings and Sundays.
There are several different sew-in
November dates with opportunities to
work together with other club mem-
bers and learn new skills while partic-
ipating. Instruction for new
techniques is free to those that attend
the sew-in events.
Rip N Sew members will have
items available for purchase at the an-
nual Fall Arts and Crafts Fair on
Saturday, Nov. 7, at the R.H. Johnson
Rec Center. Dont miss this opportu-
nity to see hundreds (thousands?) of
items crafted by our members. Youll
be able to find great quality items for
yourself or to give as a gift. Youll be
able to find something for everyone
on your holiday shopping list!
SINGLES
We have two in-home Thanksgiv-
ing dinners scheduled, so everyone
should have somewhere to enjoy the
holiday. You need to call early for
reservations as noted. Please do not
schedule to attend both.
The time is finally here to elect new
officers for 2010. Please be sure to at-
tend the November meeting to have a
vote in who your next year officers
will be.
The Sun City West Singles events
schedule is:
6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3: Dance
Doctors for dance class, $7.
5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4: Dinner
and Movie at Tinys, 466-0151
(Catch me If You Can with Tom
Hanks and Leonardo Dicaprio).
2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5: Music
Makers Orchestra at R.H. Johnson
Social Hall; host Bud Karr, 755-6956
(bring your own drink and dancing
shoes).
Doctors for dance class $7.
5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13: Italian din-
ner in Trishs home; must call for
reservations, 792-8586 (cost per per-
son is $6); members only; need two
helpers.
Doctors for dance class $7.
1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18: Gen-
eral meeting at Palm Ridge Rec Cen-
ter (vote for new officers).
6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21: Hill-
crest Ballroom Dance at R.H. Johnson
Social Hall; host Bud Karr, 755-6956.
Doctors for dance class, $7.
1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26: Thanks-
giving dinner at Normas; call for
reservations, 214-8232.
1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26: Thanks-
giving dinner at Tinys; call for reser-
vations, 466-0151.
SOFTBALL
Mens Softball: There is still time
to sign up for the current session or
the next one beginning in January.
The first session of official play began
Oct. 27. The league plays year
around, but you can join the games at
any time. The second session, with
new team assignments, begins in Jan-
uary and continues through April
2010.
Sign up now, even if you havent
played for years. Youll meet lots of
new friends with similar interests.
There are players of all skill levels
and ages, and we do mean all, so dont
be bashful. Youre sure to fit into ei-
ther the American or National league
where youll be assigned according to
your skill and abilities. Generally the
National league is more recreational
whereas the American league is more
advanced. New players are continu-
ally moving in and out of the system,
especially the snowbirds. If youre
ready to play, fine, or the Farm Team
will get you warmed up. Dust off your
spikes. Step up to the plate to get your
signing bonus which is big-time Sen-
ior League fun with 400 members.
During the official season, there are
26-28 teams of 12 players each, half
National League and half American
League. Temporary substitutes and re-
placements round out the player ros-
Club Corner
From Page 22
Pictured are some of the Rip N Sew members who worked on the
clubs Sew for Kids projects this year.
The RV Club of
Sun City West
enjoys a visit to
the U.S. Olympic
Center in Col-
orado Springs,
just one of many
stops on a 2 1/2
week caravan to
Colorado.
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ters. Eleven play at a time including a
short-field rover and fourth outfielder.
Our emphasis is on having a good
time and enjoying great fellowship.
The cost is only $25 per year (plus
$50 for the first year). This includes
the uniform. Games start at 8:30 a.m.
and last all day. We thank the Rec
Centers and our members for beauti-
ful Liberty Field located next to the
Kuentz Rec Center at R.H. Johnson
and Stardust boulevards. Games are
played on Tuesday and Thursday both
here and in Sun City with the two
Leagues alternating fields.
All youll need for senior, slow-
pitch 12 softball is a bat, glove and
softball shoes (no metal spikes). If
you prefer, our players can give you
advice and help you get the necessary
gear, new or used. The club supplies
the full uniform: hat, sponsor jersey,
long and short pants plus knee-high
socks. There are lots of safety rules to
protect you, like no sliding, and even
suggested warm-up exercises.
Many events take place throughout
the year including special ball games
for cancer and heart causes, Vintage
ball from 1860, annual banquet, bar-
becues, breakfasts, Toys for Kids,
food drives, Tin Cup golf-dinner day,
special games, tournaments, etc.
Members are highly involved in all
the fun, how about you?
If youre interested in being an um-
pire, instruction is provided at no cost.
Our league has its own web site where
youll find the latest updates on spe-
cial events, schedules, rosters, Hall of
Fame, pictures, newsletters, Angels in
the Outfield, meeting minutes, rules,
league history, archives and more.
Should you decide not to play,
come out and watch the games from
our covered bleachers.
WOMENS SOFTBALL
In addition to our exciting Sparks
and Flames womens local-travel
tournament teams, there has been
huge interest in womens recreational
softball in Sun City West and Sun
City. Our goal is to put together two
more womens teams comprised of
women who are not on the Sparks or
Flames. They would play games
among themselves plus invites to
teams from Sun City Grand, Pebble
Creek and Traditions whose players
could not be on their more skilled
traveling tournament teams. This
presents a wonderful opportunity for
women who are new to softball or
who havent played in a while to com-
pete with other women of their own
skill level, make new friends and have
some ball park fun. Please spread the
word about this concept. Information:
623-792-8993.
All women players can join the Na-
tional League Coed teams that play on
Tuesday and Thursday. Softball is a
second family and gives the women a
chance to physically improve them-
selves and play a game they love. Vol-
unteers with softball/baseball
background have stepped up and
given batting, throwing and fielding
training during the Monday practices.
To join the Womens Softball
Teams, the players must first attend a
Womens Green Team practice.
This is for new members or players
who are learning to play softball. De-
pending on their skill levels and de-
sires, they will be placed on the
substitute list for competitive games
or play recreational games only. There
is something for everyone in
Womens Softball. Weve had excel-
lent volunteers join the teams as bat-
ting/base coaches, scorekeepers and
announcers.
Vintage Base Ball: Its big in the
Northwest Valley. Since its beginning
November 2007, vintage base ball has
grown to be very popular throughout
the area. In the very first match played
at Liberty Field, the Sun City West
Black Stockings and the Bisbee Bees
battled to an 11-11 deadlock. The next
time they played, in February 2008,
the Black Stockings were victorious
by a margin of 12-4. The Sun City
West team went on to be undefeated
for the next two years. Now there are
a total of six teams from our area in
the Arizona Territory Vintage Base
Ball League, plus three teams from
other parts of the Valley.
The ATVBBL plays by 1860 rules.
It was a simpler game with all the
players cheering for one another.
Sportsmanship was paramount in the
early days. Arguing would cost a
player a quarter (about a days pay).
A player was out if the fielder caught
the softer, bouncy ball on one
bound. Most of the players did not
use gloves which was considered
unmanly. Recording a run was
called an ace. Upon crossing the
plate, players had to go to the tally
masters table and ring a bell if the
run was to count for his club nine.
Again this year, vintage base ball
will be played on some Saturdays and
Sundays at Liberty Field in Sun City
West. To learn more about the game,
rules, schedule and customs, go to the
ATVBBL website at arizonavintage-
baseball.com. Our Northwest Valley
teams are: SCW Black Stockings,
SCW Red Stockings, Prospectors,
Keystones, Arizona Miners and Ari-
zona Aces. The other three teams are:
Bisbee Bees, Phoenix Senators, Glen-
dale Gophers.
The opening matches of the season
were played at the Glendale Harvest
Festival on Oct 17. First matches at
Liberty Field are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Nov 8.
ALL MEMBERS
Open practices, occasional tourna-
ments and farm team play take place
on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and
Monday for all softball members.
Information: 623-214-1013 or web-
site www.azsrsoftball.com.
SPANISH CLUB
Club Espaol welcomed back its
150 members on Oct. 1. While a core
group of students participated in the
clubs summer review and conversa-
tion classes, most current members
enrolled in fall classes at the general
meeting. Some classes began the first
full week of Oct. 5-9, and have been
meeting at Beardsley Rec Center.
Other classes started later and those
are listed on the website.
The clubs two fall fiesta dinners,
to which all members and their guests
are invited, will be a Margarita Fiesta
Potluck held Nov. 4 at Palm Ridge
Rec Center. Another one, a Christmas
Fiesta, will be Dec. 11 in the Grand-
view Terrace Ballroom. The clubs fi-
estas are always fun, and explain why
the club is listed under social on the
website of all SCW clubs.
Those who did not attend the Oct. 1
meeting can still join online at
www.scwclubs.com. Just scroll down
to the Social Clubs and click on
Club Espaol, and then click on
membership in the clubs menu bar.
People can still join the club by print-
ing and completing the fall registra-
tion form. Choose your classes and
send the information to the club treas-
urer (listed on the form). New stu-
dents are welcome at any time. Just go
to a class and find out if you fit in.
Textbooks can be purchased at your
first class. Classes meet once a week
from October to April, observing any
holidays that may occur on a class
day.
When selecting classes, new mem-
bers need to think about their back-
ground knowledge of Spanish. Would
new members classify themselves and
beginning-level students of Spanish?
One of the true beginner classes
started in October and uses a com-
puter-based program. New members
can still join that class. The other be-
ginning level classes are designed for
students who have had some back-
ground in Spanish.
The club is excited about its fall se-
mester of classes and fiestas, and in-
vites all Sun City West residents
whod like to speak Spanish to come
out and have fun, too!
Information: 623-547-7534 or 623-
546-4310.
SPORTSMENS CLUB
The Sportsmans Club is for resi-
dents who enjoy outdoor activities
and social events with people of sim-
ilar interests. Annual dues are $7.50.
The club offers birding, fishing, hik-
ing, horseback riding, back-road trips,
trap/skeet shooting, fly-tying, rafting,
mens and womens target shootings,
travel opportunities and numerous so-
cial events. Meetings are held Sep-
tember through April and feature
speakers with interesting programs re-
lating to Arizona. Call Dick at 975-
1245 for details.
Our November general meeting is
12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in the
R.H. Johnson Social Hall, 19803 R.H.
Johnson Blvd. Join us to socialize,
have cookies and coffee, and enjoy
our speaker, Sam Ferguson from the
Arizona Historical Society. Sam will
give a living history performance by
playing the role of Jack Swilling,
founder of Phoenix.
Our annual Sportsmans Club Hol-
iday Dinner Dance will be held
Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Palmbrook
Country Club in Sun City. Tickets are
$35 per member and $40 per guest
and will be available at the November
general meeting. There will be a
choice of three different entrees with
all the trimmings. You must select
your entre when you purchase your
ticket. Also, groups of 10 or fewer
who want to sit together must pur-
chase and pay for their tickets at the
same time. The social/cocktail hour
with a full cash bar will begin at 5
p.m. with dinner being served at ap-
proximately 6 p.m. Music for enter-
tainment and dancing will be pro-
vided by the Dallas Dan Band. Call
Lu Marchese at 444-8420 for further
information.
BIG WHEELS
Currently there are no Big Wheels
trips scheduled for November. Infor-
mation: 623-544-8021.
BIRDING
Watch the newsletter for trip sched-
ules for November. The Sportsmans
Club birders will visit Bosque del
Apache NWR, Socorro, New Mexico,
Jan. 19-21, 2010. Details of this trip
will be available later. All trips meet
at the Library parking lot on R.H.
Johnson Boulevard at 7:45 a.m. Bring
lunch, water and wear sturdy walking
shoes. Information: 623-214-9045 or
623-546-2103.
FISHING
The fishing group has no organized
events in November and December.
The 2010 planning meeting will be
held 9 to 11 a.m. Jan. 11, 2010, in the
Lecture Hall at R.H. Johnson. All per-
sons interested are invited. Members
of the fishing group are always active
in a sport we love. Information: 623-
584-3244 or 623-214-3749.
Fly-fishing enthusiasts are invited
to drop by the Fly Tying Booth prior
to the general meeting to talk about
fly fishing. Information: 623-256-
6948.
HIKING
There are no C/Beginner hikes cur-
rently scheduled for November. Those
who plan to join C and/or Beginners
hikes this fall should be on the look-
out for an e-mail from DeNae and
Lou Ann. Contact them if you are not
on their e-mail list. DeNae can be
reached at 556-5355. Lou Ann can be
reached at 214-8637.
HORSEBACK RIDING
A new special interest group is
being formed for those interested in
monthly horseback rides of approxi-
mately two hours. An interest sign-up
list will be available at the November
meeting. An early November ride is
tentatively being planned. Informa-
tion: 623-556-9618.
RAFTING
Only four spots remain for the May
3, 2010, Colorado River rafting trip.
The cost is $2,310. To be placed on an
interested list for the May 2010 Col-
orado rafting trip call Mort at 546-
3695 or e-mail to
mfrank@futureone.com.
TARGET SHOOTING
The Womens Target Shooting
Group meets at 6 p.m. the second and
fourth Tuesdays in the Library park-
ing lot to carpool to the Ben Avery
Target Shooting Range. Information:
623-214-7317. No firearms are
needed. Daytime shoots information:
623-546-8502.
Shooting times at the Ben Avery
clay target center are 8 a.m. to dusk
Wednesday through Sunday. The
range is closed Monday and Tuesday.
Trap shooting goes on Thursday. For
trap/skeet shooting information: 623-
214-9824.
Mens Target Shooting for pistols
and rifles meets 9:45 a.m. the second
and fourth Wednesdays in the library
parking lot for departure at 10 a.m.
Riders will donate $5 to the driver.
There will be instructions from some
in our group who will teach you
proper firearm handling and shooting
form. Let us know before we leave the
parking lot if you need assistance.
Hearing and eye protection are
mandatory. Bring a clean firearm in a
case and ammo, hearing protection,
paper plates for targets (may be pur-
chased), safety glasses (regular eye
glasses are OK), drinking water and
your nametag. Entry fee is $7. Infor-
mation: 623-214-7317.
TRAVEL
The Travel Group is offering a
Branson Holiday Tour Nov. 2 to 6.
The Christmas spirit rings throughout
the Ozarks and the stages of Branson
sing with festive music. Christmas in
the Ozarks is like no other. You will
enjoy an array of fabulous Christmas
performances, unique and spectacular
in their own right. Trip includes round
trip air from Phoenix or Tucson, eight
meals listed on the itinerary; entrance
fees, admissions listed in the itinerary,
and ground transportation while on
tour. Cost is $1,499 per person dou-
ble, $1,799 per single, $1,399 per per-
son triple. See the travel insert in the
newsletter or call Mike at 602-276-
9008 or Clem at 214-7090. For more
tours and complete itineraries go to
www.SynergyTours.com.
STAINED GLASS
The club has planned a potluck at 5
p.m. Nov. 12 in Palm Ridge Summit
B. Members are welcome to bring
guests, but the guest must also furnish
a dish to pass. There is a sign-up sheet
in the workshop with all the details.
Entertainment will be provided by
Nadine Halstead, one of our very tal-
ented club members. Election of offi-
cers for the next year will also be held
during a short meeting.
Our Artist of the Month is Sachiko
Evenson, an award-winning member.
Sachi has been a member of the
Stained Glass Club since May 1996.
She was walking by the display win-
dow at Palm Ridge and noticed some
beautifully handcrafted miniature
houses and thought it would be fun to
do. She had done a stained glass piece
earlier, a lamp kit, but felt she needed
to take some lessons from an expert.
At that time, professional instructors
were brought in to teach beginning
Club Corner
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Sachiko Evenson, the Stained
Glass Clubs Artist of the
Month, shows off one of her
award winning pieces.
Club Corner
students the craft. The house builder
member became her mentor, and she
took off on a flight to make award-
winning pieces for the next eight
years.
Sachi was challenged to do differ-
ent things from the time she was a
child. She was very tiny and unable to
purchase small size clothing, so she
learned to make her own original pat-
terns and garments. This has followed
her through in her stained glass work;
almost everything she does is her own
design. Sachi grew up in Japan and
she goes back to Japan to visit every
two or three years. In fact, many of
her award-winning pieces reside with
her Japanese family.
She wanted to contribute to the club
that gave her an opportunity to ex-
press her talents, so she became an in-
structor, helps dress the display
window, and has been assistant treas-
urer for many years. Youll find her
helping out at both of the annual craft
fairs here in SCW.
The award-winning lamp in our
showcase is one of her most stunning
creations. She even made the form on
which the lamp was built. Drop by
Palm Ridge Rec Center to see several
of her award-winning pieces, which
are currently on display. She takes a
lot of kidding about never having
made the object which lured her to us
a 3D stained glass house.
SUN WEST ART
The club will be represented by 27
artists at the Arts and Crafts Fair on
Saturday, Nov. 7. You will see great
watercolors and oil paintings as well
as note cards made from these paint-
ings. The gourd art is excellent and
the Southwest painted lampshades are
unique. A number of these artists
teach classes, so if youre interested,
just ask. You do not need to be a mem-
ber of the club to get on a waiting list
for some classes. You will be required
to pay a $10 fee (the price of mem-
bership).
Our next general meeting is Nov. 9
(always the second Monday of the
month.) We meet 1 p.m. in the Social
Hall at R.H. Johnson. Guests are al-
ways welcome and refreshments will
be served. We are pleased to welcome
Grace Haverty, who works in water-
colors and pastels. She has been pub-
lished many times in both art books
and art magazines. After years of
studying, Grace is now a signature
member of the National Watercolor
Society, Transparent Watercolor Soci-
ety of America, Arizona Watercolor
and Pastel Society of America. She
lives in Scottsdale now, and we are
pleased to have her demonstrate for
us.
We also have many classes being
offered during November. Come visit
us at open art hours from 9 to noon on
Wednesday or Saturday to get infor-
mation on classes and to see the for
sale art on display.
THEATRE WEST
Senior Follies is still wowing au-
diences with its run through Nov. 8.
Tickets are available at the box office
at the Stardust Theatre. This comedy,
directed by Betty Polska, employs
veteran performers Marie Farmer,
David Garber, Candice Krystal, Clint
Clark, Georgian Fennell and new-
comers Bob Mooney, Betty Mollie,
Barbara Bailey and Maggie Brewer.
THEATRE WEST
Tickets go on sale 8:30 a.m. Mon-
day, Nov. 9 for Play On! This will
be Bernie Meaghers directorial
debut. This is a hilarious story of a
theater group trying desperately to put
on a play. The cast of seven women
and three men will entertain royally.
Play On! will run from Jan. 23 to
Feb. 7. The box office, located at the
Stardust Theater, is open Monday
through Thursday from 10 a.m. until
noon.
Our next meeting and program at
1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, will fea-
ture Second Chance. Directed by
Mary Lee, the play stars Anna Besmer
and Aletha Dellora as a widow decid-
ing to begin a new life and her mar-
ried friend trying to put a damper on
her new aspirations. This delightful
comedy is full of insight and wisdom.
All Sun City West residents are wel-
come to attend this free show!
TOLE ARTISTS
After a busy season painting a vast
array of treasures in class, November
finds the Tole Artists Club
member/vendors busily packing their
goods headed for the annual Fall Craft
Fair on Saturday, Nov.7.
November starts a short rest for
Barbara Mccarty who spent the sum-
mer teaching and will resume the
morning classes in January 2010. On
Nov. 4, we are lucky to be able to con-
tinue our 11:30 a.m. classes as we
warmly welcome back Erma Crippen
offering her fun and funky holiday
painting projects.
Interested residents are welcome to
drop by for a visit. There is no
monthly club meeting in November.
Mark your calendar for Dec. 9 when
we will have our annual meeting,
election of 2010 officers and Holiday
Luncheon.
WATER FITNESS
November brings cooler weather
and we will now leave Johnson Pool.
Beginning Nov. 2, the Water Fitness
Club will meet Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. at
Palm Ridge indoor pool. We will con-
tinue to meet indoors at Beardsley
pool from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays,
Thursdays, and Fridays. Come join
the fun! Membership is only $3 for
the year, payable by check.
WESTERNAIRES
CHORUS
The Westernaires Chorus is putting
the final touches on its concert
Everywhere Christmas Tonight. Di-
rector Janet Hochstatter has arranged
a program of familiar Christmas songs
and a few that are even new to the
chorus. What is Christmas without the
ringing of bells? What is Christmas
without favorite childrens songs?
What is Christmas without time-hon-
ored carols? The Westernaires will
make sure your evening has all of
these songs, plus a year-in-review of
the Westernaires performance of
Holiday Inn. Begin your holiday
season with your friends, family and
the Westernaires. Everywhere
Christmas Tonight will be performed
7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Monday,
Dec. 11, 12 and 14; and 2 p.m. Sun-
day, Dec. 13, in Stardust Theatre at
the corner of Stardust and R.H. John-
son boulevards. Mark your calendar
for Monday, Nov. 2, which is the first
day tickets go on sale in the lobby of
the theatre. The Box Office is open
from 10 a.m. to noon Monday through
Thursday. Tickets are $7.
WESTERNERS
SQUARE DANCE
Beginning Thursday, Nov. 5, Annie
Brownrigg will cue rounds the first
dance of each month. This is in addi-
tion to the special dances. The Main-
stream/Plus workshop will still begin
at 6 p.m. with pre-rounds beginning at
6:45. The Mainstream/Plus dance
starts at 7 p.m.
We will also begin having advance
dances on the first and third Thursday
of each month. Nov. 5 is the start-up
date. Chuck Hansen will be caller.
Cost is $4 for members and $4.50 for
guests. Please use the east entrance of
Join us on Monday, Nov. 2, for the
first Plus dance with introduction to
DBD (Dancing By Definition). Dan
Nordbye is calling at 7 p.m. Cost is $4
for each person.
A phase 2/3+ Rounds
workshop/dance is also held on Mon-
days with cuer Annie Brownrigg at 7
p.m. Please use the east entrance of
the R.H. Johnson Social Hall.
Our regular Thursday schedule
has the Mainstream/Plus workshop
starting at 6 p.m. and the Main-
stream/Plus dance starting at 7 p.m.
Lee Hailey is caller.
Mark your calendar for the next
special dance: the Holiday Dance
on Dec. 10. Annie Brownrigg will be
cuer and pre-rounds will begin at 6:30
p.m. Dan Nordbye will be calling al-
ternating Mainstream and Plus tips at
7 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. Finger
food is appreciated.
All functions are held in the R.H.
Johnson Social Hall, 19803 R H John-
son Blvd.
Information: 623-322-5201 or 623-
556-4410; or check out our website,
www.scwclubs.com.
WOMENS SOCIAL
Welcome back to our snowbird
friends. We always miss you during
our long hot summer.
Heads up to our members for our
special November general meeting at
9 a.m. at the Social Hall. We will be
casting a vote for our 2010 officers.
As you know, we need a quorum be-
fore the procedure takes place. Please
mark that date on your calendar.
The Womens Club is located at the
Kuentz Recreation Center, 14401
R.H. Johnson Blvd. Our hours are
10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 623-546-
4236.
We offer Progressive Bridge, Tues-
days at 12:30 p.m.; no partner re-
quired. Each Thursday at 12:15 p.m.
we offer Thursday Games, a relaxed
group of women learning new games
as well as playing old favorites; no
partner is required.
The club has two luncheons each
month, the second Monday and the
fourth Friday. Please sign up at the
club. If you plan to attend, you are re-
quired to bring a dish to serve at least
8 to 10 people, plus $1. If you come
for the luncheon, you must stay and
play.
The Womens Club is open to any
woman with a valid rec center card.
You may come for a visit twice before
you decide to join.
WOODWORKING
The clubs ROWW (Reach Out
With Wood) program has made and
donated two dozen colorful wooden
puzzles to Interfaith Community
Care.
The next general meeting is 1 p.m.
Nov. 3 in the R. H. Johnson Lecture
Hall. Orientation classes for new
members are offered the first week of
each month. Sign up or just take a tour
at the Woodworking Club at Kuentz
Rec Center. The club is open from 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Fri-
day; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; and 6
to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
YOGA
Welcome back to all our snowbird
members. It is time to get back into
the Yoga Club swing of things. Renew
your flexibility and develop that old
stamina. We missed you!
A new Chair Yoga class began on
Oct 7. The class is designed for people
who are less flexible, slightly dis-
abled, or more comfortable exercising
when seated. Stretching and yoga pos-
tures will be modified and adapted to
their needs. The class meets 11 a.m.
Wednesdays in Beardsley Room 6.
Pilates also began anew on Oct. 5.
It offers an ideal workout to tone and
strengthen the core muscles of the
body. Stand taller, lose body fat, and
get into really good shape. Try Pilates!
Registration for Yoga, Stretching
and Pilates classes are ongoing
throughout the year. You need to bring
your rec card to your first class and
join the club for $5. We offer 17
classes, two of them in the early
evening, and you can start a class at
any time. No prior yoga experience is
needed. You also are welcome to ob-
serve any class or even try one with-
out being a member. What are you
waiting for? Your body will thank
you. Check out the locations and
times at www.scwclubs.com.
From Page 24
New chairpersons of the Costume and Ticketing/Program commit-
tees for the Westernaires Chorus are pictured, from left: Costume
Committee Chair Ann Wagner and Co-Chair Marion Rivera, and
Costume Committee members June Robinson, Dominic Reilly and
Patricia Balfour; and Ticket/Program Committee Chair Marilyn Burr.
The Woodworking Clubs Reach Out With Wood (ROWW) group has
crafted and donated two dozen attractive puzzles for the childrens
day care center at Interfaith Community Care. ROWW, organized
by Verda Bell (far left) makes needed items for charitable organiza-
tions. Pictured with Verda are ROWW members Marilyn Golden and
Jean Ohlde.
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ALL STATES CLUB
Excitement is running high as time
approaches to leave for our big cruise
on the Radiance of the Seas. This will
be the first time members from our
various states will band together on an
ocean adventure that promises to be
loads of fun!
The contest results will be an-
nounced at a private cocktail party on
board. I have received many calls
about which state is the winner but
my lips are sealed until the night of
the cocktail party!
Get out your luggage, your passport
and prepare for a fun time aboard our
beautiful ship.
See you there.
CALIFORNIA
The California Club is planning a
Christmas party Dec. 18 at Union
Hills Country Club. It will include
dinner and dancing to the music of
Route 66. Cocktails are 5:30 to 6:30
p.m. with dinner to follow. Filet
mignon will be featured on the menu;
however, chicken can be substituted if
wanted.
For reservations, call Marge at 623-
214-2038.
All former California residents are
welcome to join the club, for more in-
formation call Marge at number listed
above.
CANADIAN CLUB
The Canadian Club of the West
Valley is having their Welcome
Back picnic on Thursday, Nov. 19, at
Beardsley Park in Sun City West. The
park is located at 128th and Beards-
ley. The picnic starts at 12:30 p.m. En-
tertainment will be provided.
The cost of membership is $10 for
a single or $15 for a couple. Come out
and meet other Canadians and friends
of Canadians.
Information: 623-933-3118 or fil-
man905@yahoo.com.
IDAHO
The Idaho State Club will have a
breakfast meeting Saturday, Dec. 5, at
My Favorite Martins Restaurant in
Sun Village. For information and
reservations, call 623-824-4331 or e-
mail cmreed17@cox.net.
The annual Christmas Party will be
held at I & Js Fountain Restaurant on
Thursday, Dec. 3. For information and
reservations, call 623-975-4212 or e-
mail Cottinghamj@aol.com.
KANSAS
Exciting fall events are planned for
the Kansas Club:
Nov. 17: Chili Feed.
Dec. 16: Christmas Lights at
Prescott.
Come join us. Contact Hank at 975-
2987.
MICHIGAN
Michiganders! Its time to get to-
gether again and share our summer
adventures.
The Welcome Back breakfast is
Nov. 2 at the Royale Caf, 10793 W.
Grand Ave., Sun City. Social hour be-
gins at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast is served
at 9 a.m. The menu: fruit cup, coffee
cake, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon,
hash browns and toast. Coffee will be
available at 8:30 a.m. Guests and any-
one interested in Michigan are wel-
come! For information call
623-544-4488.
Our Laughlin trip is Nov. 17 and
18. We will be staying at the Col-
orado Bell Hotel. We meet Nov. 17 in
the R.H. Johnson parking lot, rows
19-20. Plan to be at the parking lot by
7:30 a.m. as we need to be boarded on
the bus by 7:45 a.m. We will plan to
make a coffee/breakfast stop at Mc-
Donalds in Wickenberg and maybe
again in Wikieup. Guests are wel-
come!
MINNESOTA
Members have received invitations
to the Welcome Back luncheon on
Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Sun City
Country Club. Reservation and pay-
ment must be in by Nov. 1. Our pro-
gram speaker, John Egan from
Minneapolis, will speak about his
very interesting experiences as a
columnist, sports writer, and author of
several books. He was also editor for
the Sioux Falls Argus Leader.
Egan has written all his life. His
first book, Drop Him Till He Dies,
dealt with the wrongful hanging of his
great grandfather, who was exoner-
ated 45 years later in 1927, when the
actual murderer finally confessed. In
2006, Egan authored The Vern
Mikkelsen Story. Mikkelson, who
was from Askov, Minn., made it to the
NBA Hall of Fame, was an All-Star
six times and was on a world cham-
pion team four times.
Do not miss this luncheon!
Be sure to mark the date, Friday,
Dec. 11, for the holiday luncheon at
Briarwood Country Club. Entertain-
ment will be provided by the Iron-
wood High School Choir. A special
Christmas luncheon, with door prizes
and a 50-50 drawing, will be held.
Reservation forms providing the de-
tails will be sent to members in No-
vember. If you would like to be a
member, there are blue membership
forms in the Visitors Center.
NEBRASKA
The 2009-2010 year of the Ne-
braska Club is in full swing. We
kicked off the year with a pizza party
in October. It was great to get together
again with all of you and to hear of
your summer activities. It is with
great sadness that we must let you
know that Jack Hart was called to his
eternal home this summer. Although
we know he is in a better place, we all
extend our sympathies to Judy and his
family. Jack gave so much to our Ne-
braska Club and will surely be missed
by all of us.
You should have received your Ne-
braska Club newsletter by now and
we urge you to send in the reservation
sheets for the annual Nebraska Break-
fast as soon as possible. The breakfast
will be held Nov. 14 at the Briarwood
Country Club in Sun City West be-
ginning at 8:30 a.m. If you did not re-
ceive your newsletter, call Sue at
623-544-3723.
We will welcome in the Christmas
season on Tuesday, Dec. 8, with our
annual Wine and Cheese Party at
the Community Center in Sun City
West. Please submit your reservations
early so as to assist the planning com-
mittee in their preparations.
Additional activities for the year
2010 are:
January: Dinner Theater, Gypsy
on Thursday, Jan. 21.
Feb. 20: Spring Luncheon at Briar-
wood Country Club.
March: Spring Baseball Game.
April: TBA Picnic in the Park at
Beardsley Park.
At 11:30 a.m. the third Friday of
every month, we have a bridge lunch-
eon at Sun Valley Parkway in Sur-
prise. Any bridge players wishing to
attend may contact Lila at 623-322-
2442.
The Nebraska Club men meet
every Tuesday morning at 6:30 a.m.,
at the Hole In One Restaurant in Sun
City West. Just show up.
Every Saturday at 9 a.m. there is a
co-ed breakfast at Tivoli Gardens in
Sun City. No reservations are needed.
Please mark these dates on your
calendar and if there are any Ne-
braskans or friends of Nebraskans
who would like to join the Nebraska
Club, contact Lu at 623-444-8420.
The dues are $5 per year per person.
The Nebraska Club does have a
web site, scneclubnaz.com, and there
is lots of interesting information in-
cluding pictures. I am sure those of
you who have computers would enjoy
seeing it. Check it out.
The University of Nebraska has
four football games scheduled in No-
vember. Some will be televised, some
will be on TV and all will be broad-
cast on radio station 1060 in Phoenix.
Fuzzys in Surprise has been showing
the games on TV. We invite you to
join us at Fuzzys as we celebrate
more Nebraska victories.
NEW ENGLAND
The club recently greeted old and
new members at a Welcome Home
Breakfast. It was good to see friends,
share experiences and pin medals on
those who braved the long summer.
We will close out the year with a hol-
iday buffet at Union Hills Country
Club on Sunday, Dec. 13. If you lived,
worked or even spent a little time in
one of the six New England states, we
invite you to join and share that Back
East Flavor. Youre even permitted
to drop your Rs. Information: 623-
975-3482.
NEW JERSEY
The New Jersey State Club invites
you to our picnic in Beardsley Park in
Sun City West at noon on Wednesday,
Nov. 4, at Ramadas 8 and 9. There
will be a box lunch consisting of a
roast beef or turkey croissant sand-
wich, macaroni salad and/or cole
slaw, chips and cookies. Please bring
your own beverage. There will be en-
tertainment by Roland Miller of the
Freedom Foundation. The cost is $10
per member and $12 per guest.
Please send checks payable to the
New Jersey State Club care of L. Mc-
Gough, 20036 N. Leighton Hall Lane,
Surprise, AZ 85387.
OHIO CLUB-SCS
The Ohio Club of Sun Cities will
kick off the holiday season with its
annual Christmas dinner dance Tues-
day, Dec. 1, at Palmbrook Country
Club in Sun City. Social hour begins
at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6. Dancing
will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. to the
music of organist Bobby Freeman and
vocalist Charlene. Dinner entree will
be a choice of London broil or stuffed
chicken breast. Cost is $35 per per-
son. There will be a no-host cash bar.
Reservations are now being taken for
Ohio Club members and their guests.
All Buckeyes living in the area or
visiting are welcome to attend, how-
ever reservations are required. Con-
tact Dick or Ruth at 623-974-6975 for
additional information.
OHIO - SCW
With the snowbirds returning, we
will see even more of our fellow
Buckeyes at Lous Tivoli Gardens in
Sun City for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on
Nov. 2. Everyone pays their own
check and we enjoy a great meal to-
gether.
If you know anyone from Ohio
who is interested in joining our group,
please invite them to join us for break-
fast.
I hope many of you have made
reservations for our Fall Get To-
gether at Rancho de los Caballeros
in Wickenburg. We always have a
good time. Any questions, please call
or e-mail Dennis at 546-4035 or dkha-
grau@cox.net.
PENNSYLVANIA
New officers of the Pennsylvania
Club, who were elected at their annual
meeting last month, hope to continue
the tradition of keeping members
busy with fun-filled activities. On
Dec. 5, members and guests will
enjoy Barleens Arizona Opry Holi-
day Show and Dinner. Deluxe motor
coach transportation, driver and escort
gratuities, dinner and holiday festivi-
ties with country flair are included in
the event for $69. On Dec. 9, we will
travel to Cliff Castle Casino and also
visit Sedona to experience the Festi-
val of Lights, Red Rock Fantasy
2009. Cost is $35 per person with
$10 returned at the casino. See the
newsletter for more information and
registration forms, or call Barb at 623-
975-0561.
Our membership is growing with
173 active members and we encour-
age you to invite new friends to join
who may have a connection to Penn-
sylvania. We are planning many new
and exciting activities for next year.
WASHINGTON
Big news! Lots of exciting events
are scheduled for fall starting with:
Oct. 29 our Brisket and Ribs Bar-
becue (catered by Dillons) Yummy!
Followed by the mini golf tournament
and other games for those who dont
play golf.
Nov. 3, Luke AFB Tour and lunch
(great experience).
Nov. 30, our annual Wine and
Cheese members-only night.
Dec. 4, an evening at Arizona
Broadway Theatre for the perform-
ance of A Christmas Carol.
Dec. 12, Dinner at McCormicks
Ranch followed by a Christmas lights
tour which includes 500,000 colored
lights at the Mormon Temple, plus
lights at other areas.
For all you golfers and fans, we are
going to the Bob Hope Classic Jan.
22-25. (Call 214-8150). On Feb. 10,
its the Ladies Afternoon High Tea
with Brenda Williams.
Feb. 21 is our annual Crab Feed
with tasty crabs flown in from the
Northwest.
Events for March, April and May
will be in the next issue.
Guests are welcome to attend all
events with the exception of the mem-
bers-only Wine and Cheese night.
Watch for a special evening in
Hawaii in April. Dont miss this, you
will think you are really in Hawaii
and, best of all, no long flight to en-
dure! For information on any of the
above, call Jean at 623-214-8150.
Submit All States Club news
by the first day of each month
(for the next months publication)
to azsunmama@cox.net. All
submissions for December are
due by Nov. 1. If you do not have
a computer, please print and
mail to: 22211 Lobo Lane, Sun
City West, AZ 85375.
All States Club
Gil Thoele, left, immediate past president of the Minnesota Club, talks
with John Egan about Egans two published books. Egan will share
background about his books at the clubs Nov. 7 Welcome Back Lunch-
eon.
2010 Holiday Golf Series
The Rec Centers Golf Operations
staff is proud to announce the 2009-
2010 Holiday Golf Series. This spe-
cial program will feature one
tournament event a month for Sun
City West residents and their guests.
Each tournament will center on one
holiday within a month or based on
the theme of the season. The events
will vary from scrambles, raffles,
shotgun specials, partner challenges,
low gross/low net and many more
wild and crazy outings.
The best part is there is no addi-
tional fee for participation. Yes, thats
right, just sign up, pay your regular
green fees and play.
Our Golf Buddies Sponsorship
Program will be providing the prizes
and you will provide the entertain-
ment. Registration sheets will be
available at all Rec Centers golf
courses three weeks prior to an event,
so its first come, first play.
Refer to the Holiday Series Calen-
dar below, mark your calendar and
watch for the event posters at the golf
courses. You wont want to miss out
on all the fun.
Food and/or special snacks will be
available for purchase at many of the
events and the great rates will entice
you to take advantage of the opportu-
nity to share a meal with your fellow
golfers.
Look for the Holiday Series logo on
monthly tournament posters located at
all the golf courses. These posters will
give you all the details for each
months event along with procedures
for registration.
This program is for you, so take ad-
vantage of the opportunity to be a part
of the active Sun City West golfing
community. It will be a great way to
meet new golfers, win prizes, show
your support and have a good laugh
or two. See you on the links.

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