Rec Center News Sun City West Dec 2008

DECEMBER 2008 WWW.RCSCW.
COM
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Rec News
All States Club...............14
Bowling...........................12
Calendar...........................5
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.....................9
In order to make golfing in Sun City
West as easy as possible, the Rec Centers
reminds members they can purchase golf
cards from the convenience of their homes
using a credit card.
The Rec Centers Member Services Of-
fice accepts Visa, MasterCard and Dis-
cover Card for payment of the $2,600
annual golf card, the $995 Kachina card,
and the $260 winter golf card. Simply call
623-544-6100 to pay by phone.
As always, members can come into
Member Services, located in the Admin-
istrative Offices at 19803 R.H. Johnson
Blvd., to pay in person by check, cash, or
the above mentioned credit cards. Mem-
ber Services is open between 8 a.m. and 3
p.m. weekdays. Credit cards are not ac-
cepted for owner-member dues or other
payments at Member Services.
Sun City West golfers can buy golf cards by phone
Buying or renewing a golf card?
You have two different options:
1. Pay in person or mail to Member Services
2. Pay by phone using your MasterCard,
Visa or Discover Card
Call 623-544-6100 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Monday through Friday.
Cash Check Visa MasterCard Discover Card
Those planning to go directly to the golf
courses after purchasing their golf card
should be sure to notify the Member Serv-
ices staff so their status can be updated im-
mediately.
Happy golfing!
Its time once again to bid
adieu to another year of fun and
entertainment in Sun City West.
With 2008 winding down, its
time to make preparations to
welcome in 2009.
The Rec Centers is once
again offering its gala New
Years Eve Dinner and Dance,
one of the most elegant events
of the year. This annual event is
always a popular draw, so if
you havent already gotten
your tickets, dont hesitate.
Tickets are available at the
Box Office between 8 and
11:30 a.m. weekdays.
The event begins 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 31, in Palm
Ridge Summit Hall. We will
ring in the New Year on East
Coast time, at 10 p.m. Arizona
time.
Tickets are $50 for residents
and $60 for non-residents. No
tickets will be sold at the door.
Your ticket includes an ele-
gant dinner and the dance, as
well as party favors, a free sou-
venir champagne glass, and
live entertainment by Chuck
Ben and the Gadabouts.
The evenings menu includes
chicken rollitini with corn-
Free concert,
Santa light up
Holiday Party
Santa Claus is coming to
town!
Thats right, the jolly man
in red will join the Sun
Cities Chamber Orchestra
in presenting an evening of
fun and entertainment for
children and adults alike at
the Rec Centers annual
Holiday Party.
The festive event is Tues-
day, Dec. 16, in the R.H.
Johnson Social Hall. Santa
will be available beginning
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Duttons energize SCW
with two holiday shows
The Rec Centers is pleased to
be bringing back the Duttons
for two holiday shows in De-
cember following fantastic per-
formances by this family of
entertainers earlier this spring.
The Duttons are a family act
from Branson, Mo., known for
their diverse talent and ener-
getic performances.
The Christmas show prom-
ises to be colorful, entertaining
and chock full of festive tunes
to get you in the holiday spirit.
Tickets are $25 and $22.50
per person.
The shows begin at 3 and 7
p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, in Palm
Ridge Recreation Center,
13800 W. Deer Valley Drive.
The Duttons, known for their
showmanship, audience partic-
ipation, humor and versatility
on just about every instrument,
are a high-energy family act
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The Rec Centers is pleased to
announce the addition of Wii
gaming consoles to its long list
of amenities designed to keep
residents socially, mentally and
physically active.
A new Wii gaming system
was added in the game room of
the R.H. Johnson Activities
Center, located on the lower
level of the R.H. Johnson com-
plex across from the Racquet-
ball Courts.
The Wii is a video game con-
sole offered by Nintendo that
uses a wireless controller that
detects movement by the user
in three dimensions.
In the bowling game, for ex-
ample, the user bowls by
swinging the wireless con-
troller using arm movements
similar to those used in real
bowling. In other words, resi-
dents who had to give up bowl-
ing because of a disability,
medical condition or an inabil-
ity to safely lift the bowling
ball can return to the game by
swinging the 6-ounce control
unit.
Theres no need for shoes, a
bowling ball or other equip-
ment. Come and recapture your
youth and have lots of fun at
the same time, said R.H.
Johnson Facility Supervisor
Joe Papay.
Those interested in joining
Wii bowling leagues can sign
up in the game room. The
equipment is also available to
rent by the hour.
Wii offerings include a wide
range of games. The Rec Cen-
ters offers bowling, beach vol-
leyball, volleyball, lawn darts,
croquet, table tennis, golf,
archery, supercross, air hockey,
tank battles, figure skating,
mini-golf (25 courses), bad-
minton, kart racing, horse-
shoes, basketball, tennis,
baseball, soccer, snowboard
cross, billiards, duck hunt,
Laser Hockey Q and MX vs.
ATM Racing.
The Administrative Offices, including Member Services, will
close at noon Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on
Christmas Day in observance of the holiday. The Administra-
tive Offices will be open all day Dec. 31, and will be closed
Jan. 1. All RCSCW facilities are open regular hours on Dec.
26 and Jan. 2.
All of the golf courses are open regular hours on both hol-
idays.
The four recreation centers and associated facilities will
close at 6 p.m. Dec. 24, and remain closed Dec. 25. They will
close at 6 p.m. Dec. 31, and be open regular hours Jan. 1.
The Library (including Data Resource Center) will close at
noon Dec. 24 and remain closed on Christmas Day. Both will
be open all day Dec. 31, and closed Jan. 1.
The Village Store will be open Dec. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m., and closed Dec. 25. The store will be open Dec. 31 from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and closed Jan. 1.
The Sports Pavilion will be open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 24,
and from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 25. The Sports Pavilion will be
open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 31, and from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. Jan. 1.
SCs Orchestra plays holiday favorites
at 6 p.m. to take photos with all
the little ones. The Rec Centers
provides one free picture to
each child, and families are
welcome to take more of their
own. The photos will be avail-
able at the end of the evening
or from the Rec Centers Ad-
ministrative Offices on the fol-
lowing Monday.
Cookies and hot chocolate
will be available to all.
At 7 p.m., the Sun Cities
Chamber Orchestra, directed
by George Zoske, will take the
spotlight as they entertain with
holiday favorites.
The event is free and open to
the community.
From Page 1
Rec Centers adds Wii consoles to
Associations many amenities
Duttons return for holidays
that includes the mother, father
and seven Dutton children. The
engaging performers showcase
a number of instruments in
their performances: violin,
bass, guitar, fiddle, banjo, man-
dolin, drums, viola, cello, key-
board and harmonica. Their
repertoire also includes clog-
ging and tap dancing.
The Duttons have their own
theater in Branson, and have
performed throughout the
United States, Europe and
Canada. Theyve also been fea-
tured on numerous television
shows and had a PBS show
dedicated entirely to them.
From Page 1
bread, apple stuffing and nut-
meg gravy, roast beef with
gravy, garlic
mashed pota-
toes, candied
yams, green
beans al-
mondine, din-
ner rolls and
butter, tossed
green salad,
iced tea am-
brosia and decaffeinated cof-
fee.
Top off the evening with
New York style cheesecake
with your choice of straw-
berry or
b l u e b e r r y
toppings.
If youre
ready to
welcome in
a fresh New
Year, full of
promise and
excitement,
join us on Dec. 31!
Ring in the New Year
with your SCW friends
From Page 1
Toys for Kids
Santa Claus is once again calling on all residents of Sun City West
and surrounding communities to help the Womens Social Club make
Christmas come true for area children.
The clubs annual Toys for Kids program, sponsored by the Recre-
ation Centers of Sun City West and hosted by the Womens Social Club,
collects hundreds of new toys every year that are distributed through
local non-profit organizations to deserving children.
New, unwrapped toys may be brought to the Womens Social Club
room, located in Kuentz Recreation Center, 14401 W. R.H. Johnson
Blvd., between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5.
Womens Club members make a point to reward your generosity
with cookies, punch and festive dcor as they transform their club
room into a holiday winter wonderland. Tables are covered with toys
upon toys (even some bicycles!) to create a scene that delights both
adults and children alike.
Children will indeed be part of the fun as Nadaburg School in
Wittmann sends some of its littlest youngsters down to Sun City West
during the toy collection to entertain with holiday songs. Santa Claus
also will make an appearance.
Residents and even entire clubs can join together to go in on pres-
ents, and then bring them by and enjoy the festivities as a group. For
information, call 623-214-5466.
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Holiday Pro Shop Sale
25 percent off all clothing, hats, caps and towels
20 percent off all golf bags, golf shoes and in-stock clubs (excluding Ping)
Sale prices good Nov. 28-Dec. 25 at all Rec Centers Golf Courses
Check out the large selection at
Grandview Golf Course!
Santas Shopping Headquarters
for every Golf Enthusiast
on your list.
Been Naughty?
Dont worry
if you
waited till
the last
minute!
W
ere open
Christm
as
Day!
The Community Is Cordially Invited To The
Grand Opening of the Newly Expanded Beardsley Fitness Center
9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31
Beardsley Rec Center, 12755 W. Beardsley Road
Refreshments will be served.
Beardsley Fitness Center Grand Opening
The Rec Centers is cog-
nizant of the nations eco-
nomic struggles, and is
planning ahead in the event
our own revenues take a sig-
nificant hit.
For details, visit the web at
www.rcscw.com and click
on the Planning Ahead
item on News You Can Use.
Association
plans ahead
Christmas Eve in Sun City West is a
sight to behold with luminarias lining
the sidewalks of many of the homes in
our community. This year, the Sun
City West PRIDES would like to see
this beautiful sight on all our side-
walks! The purpose for luminaria orig-
inated with the idea of providing the
Christ child with a lighted pathway to
our homes. Its a special tradition at
this special time of the year.
For the fifth year in a row, Bobs Va-
riety Store in the Sundome Shopping
Center will have them for sale.
PRIDES members build the kits with
ingredients provided by Bobs Variety.
The PRIDES members also handle the
Luminarias light up community on Christmas Eve
distribution of them from in front of the
store. Bob Riddle, owner of Bobs Va-
riety, provides a portion of the proceeds
of this program to the PRIDES each
year, and it is a major source of revenue
to the non-profit group.
Tickets for the kits, which contain
enough supplies for 12 luminarias, are
on sale at Bobs Variety. A kit of 12
sells for $6 (including tax). For the first
time, orders of 25 or more can get free
delivery and a cost of $5.50 per kit.
Kits will be available for pickup in front
of Bobs Variety, at the corner of R.H.
Johnson and Camino del Sol, from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Satur-
day, beginning Dec. 1 and continuing
through Dec. 23.
The PRIDES are encouraging
churches, block watch groups, neigh-
borhood groups, associations, and other
groups to support this endeavor. When
you drive around Sun City West on
Christmas Eve, the beautiful sight of
hundreds of glowing bags lighting the
sidewalks will be an awesome display.
And in supporting this program, the
community also will be showing its
gratitude to the 300-plus PRIDES who
work year-around to make Sun City
West a better place to live.
Please join in the tradition, by lining
your sidewalks with luminarias this
year.
The Governing
Board would like to
extend its congratula-
tions and a warm wel-
come to Scott Ellis,
our newest Director.
Scott was chosen from
among six highly
qualified applicants
who put their names
in to fill a vacancy on
our Board. He will serve until
June 30, 2009, and is eligible to
run for a full three-year term in
this Marchs election.
Thank you to the other five
candidates. The nominating
committee had a very difficult
task choosing the finalist as
you were all very well quali-
fied. I would encourage each of
you to run for election in
March as each of you would
bring a lot to this community
and its governance. It would be
wonderful for our community
to have an abundance of candi-
dates from which to choose, in-
cluding those of you who are
Baby Boomers.
Scott has a wide variety of
business experience, most re-
cently serving as an investor
and consultant in four start-up
companies in Silicon Valley
and Canada.
In 1983, he founded Icontec
Inc., a California company that
designed and manufactured
high-speed interconnect sys-
tems for computer and network
Original Equipment Manufac-
turers. He served as the com-
panys president and
CEO until 1992,
growing it to more
than $20 million in
annual sales, with
300 employees.
From 1977 to 1983,
he worked for Quin-
tec Industries, an
electronic distributor
based in California
and serving 13 western states.
He worked as operations man-
ager and sales manager from
1977 to 1981, when he was ap-
pointed general manager to
start the companys sub-assem-
bly operations.
Scott holds four U.S. patents
and is serving on the Rec Cen-
ters Business Plan Subcom-
mittee.
The election is March 31,
and candidate packets are
available now from Governing
Board Office Manager Sharon
Schomer. Call 623-544-6115
for information, or stop by the
Governing Board Office in the
Administrative Building be-
tween 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. week-
days.
The Governing Board is
looking forward to the Dec. 31
opening of the renovated
Beardsley Fitness Center. The
fitness center has doubled in
size and the whole building re-
ceived a much-anticipated
facelift. As of this writing, the
construction work was on time
and on budget, and we expect
no delays to that opening date.
Before closing, Id like to re-
mind all of you that our Gen-
eral Manager has prepared a
financial outline called Plan-
ning for the Future that details
some of what the Association is
doing to deal with the nations
economic crisis, and what it
will do if the situation gets
worse.
This plan is available online
at www.rcscw.com. Just look at
the news scroll at the bottom of
the page and when you will see
the Planning for the Future
item come up, click on it to
view the pdf.
Until next month, get out
there and do what you love best
in Sun City West, whether its
golfing, bowling, visiting your
favorite club or just getting out
and enjoying this beautiful
community. And while youre
at it, consider doing something
youve never done before, but
always wanted to. Take a golf
lesson or join a new club.
Maybe visit a Rec Center you
havent been to in a while, or
try out the new Wii gaming
console at the Johnson Activi-
ties Center. After all, isnt the
variety of activities the reason
you moved here in the first
place?
623-544-6100 PAGE 4 DECEMBER 2008
Copyright 2008
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
28,246 members as of Nov. 1, 2008
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.
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For advertising information, call 623-972-6101.
BOARD
MEETINGS &
WORKSHOPS
Meetings:
9 a.m. Dec. 18
in the Social Hall.
Workshops:
9 a.m. Dec. 5
in the Lecture Hall.
Dates subject to change.
Call 623-544-6115.
DID YOU
KNOW:
During October,
credit card charges
were $11,544 for the
golf courses, which
averages to about
60 cents per round
of golf played.
Governing Board Directors
All Directors: gb@rcscw.com
President
Matt Szydlowski
623-546-1949
20603 N. Desert Glen Dr.
gbpres@rcscw.com
Ron Gillmeister
623-214-8984
15121 W. Gunsight Drive
Chair: Properties
gbproperties@rcscw.com
Treasurer
Norm Bunas
623-975-7872
21903 Parada Drive
Chair: Budget and Finance
and Water
gbbudget@rcscw.com
gbwater@rcscw.com
Flo Capps
623-594-0400
17807 N. Buntline Drive
Chair: Chartered Clubs
and Library
gbclubs@rcscw.com
Scott Ellis
623-556-4110
14401 W. Futura Drive
No current Committee
assignment
Secretary
Karyl Brandvold
623-214-6559
14626 W. Futura Drive
Chair: Bowling
gbbowling@rcscw.com
Paul Piper
623-975-0732
19826 N. 129th Drive
Chair: Public Relations
gbpr@rcscw.com
John Ronan
623-584-8298
22207 Lobo Lane
Chair: Legal Affairs
gblegal@rcscw.com
Vice President
Ginger Welch
623-214-0814
22632 N. Hermosillo Drive
Committee chair: golf
gbgolf@rcscw.com
Office Manager
Sharon Schomer
623-544-6115
ofcmgr@rcscw.com
Matt Szydlowski
Board President
Management and Governing Board
Board welcomes new Director
Editors Note: When sending an email, please put SCW in the
memo line so the Directors know its coming from a resident.
December
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GB Workshop
9 am Lecture Hall
Treasurers Mtgs
Palm Ridge
Treasurers
Meetings
Palm Ridge
Duttons
Holiday Shows
3 & 7 pm
Palm Ridge
Stardust Movie
7 pm
Avoid the
Rush
Shopping Event
9-4 Village Store
Ready to
Start Living
Golf Outing
Stardust GC
Kuentz Tour
9 am &
6:30 pm
Holiday Party
6 pm RH Johnson
Social Hall
Beardsley Tour
9 am, 6:30 pm
RHJ Tour
9 am &
6:30 pm
GB Meeting
9 am Social Hall
PR Tour
9 am & 6:30 pm
Stardust Movie
7 pm
Admin. offices
close at noon
Merry
Christmas!
Admin. offices
closed
New Years
Eve Dinner/
Dance
7 pm Palm Ridge
Happy
New Year!
Admin. offices
closed Jan. 1
To confirm events, call 623-544-6032. To confirm Governing Board activities, call 623-544-6115.
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The free CPR and AED classes offered to
residents and Rec Centers employees have
resumed. All Sun City West residents are
encouraged to take these free classes, of-
fered monthly in the R.H. Johnson Lecture
Hall, 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd.
Classes start promptly at 8 a.m. The 2009
classes are Mondays, Jan. 19, Feb. 23,
March 23 and April 20.There will be no class
in December 2008. 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. Classes are
limited to 30 people per session.
Learn CPR/AED
Swimmer breaks seven Huntsman records
Sun City West swimmer Gynt Clif-
ford recently swam in the Huntsman
World Senior Games in St. George,
Utah, and won seven gold medals
while setting seven Huntsman Games
meet records.
Clifford, now swimming in the70-
74 age group, broke records in the 50,
100 and 200 member freestyle, the
100 and 200 meter IM, and the 50
and 100 meter butterfly. She is very
happy with the medals but extremely
proud of the new records set in these
events. Her success in these races
also earned her a high-point award
for the meet. For Clifford, the Gold
in Golden Years seems to mean
more gold records in swimming.
Clifford attributes her success to
her coach, Lois McDonald, and the
swimming facilities available
through the Rec Centers of Sun City
West. Coach McDonalds focus is on
stroke development. She is excellent
at analyzing every detail of ones
stroke and finding ways to improve
times.
The Huntsman World Senior
Games are held each October in St.
George, Utah, for athletes 50 and
older. It is a qualifying meet for the
U.S. Senior Olympics, being held in
August 2009 in Palo Alto, Calif.
This year, there were more than
10,000 athletes competing in 33
events in the Huntsman Games. The
swimmers represented 29 U.S. states
and Russia, Brazil, Canada and
Ukraine.
The Sun City West Swim Team
welcomes all swimmers. Call Lois at
623-214-0009.
Sun City West swimmer Gynt Clifford,
right, coached by Lois McDonald, is
proud of the seven gold medals she
earned and the seven Huntsman Games
records she broke in recent competition.
Swan shifting makes way
for new Australian blacks
The Swan Community of Sun City West is anxiously await-
ing the arrival of three new black Australian swans, a female
to keep Lonesome George company on Desert Trails No. 5,
and a male and female that will reside at Trail Ridge No. 14.
So that we can accommodate the new swans, several of our
white swans have been moved to new lakes. Marcie (who
has been confirmed a male through DNA testing), is now
being called Markie and is residing with Maybelle on Star-
dust No. 17. Misty from Trail Ridge No. 14 is with Juliet on
Grandview No. 8.
Then we have a male cygnet from Grandview No. 6, cur-
rently going by the name of Baby. Swan volunteers tried
placing Baby with two pairs of female swans, but he was re-
jected by both sets. He was then placed at a couple of other
lakes where he wandered off and almost got caught by coy-
otes. In order to keep Baby safe, the volunteers decided to
temporarily have him room with Romeo and Angel on Peb-
blebrook No. 8. Pebblebrook No. 8 is not the ideal lake for
Baby, as three males may get territorial as they mature, but
for now, it is the safest location until a better home can be
found.
The Swan Volunteers will keep the community informed
when the new black swans arrive and let you know how they
are adjusting to their new homes.
Photo by Jeanne Moore
Markie (formerly Marcie) and Maybelle share their location on Star-
dusts Lake No. 17 with some neighborhood ducks.
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12
at the Village Store, 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd.
Join us for this special event at the Village
Store and Avoid the Rush at the malls and
department stores by getting your holiday
shopping done right here in
Sun City West. Free and open to the public.
Snacks will be served.
Avoid the Rush!
Single-show tickets for the Rec
Centers 2009 Top Hat and
Cruise Ship series are on sale
now at the Sun City West Box
Office.
Top Hat includes four top-
name acts between Jan. 14 and
March 26: John Davidson, the
Missouri Opry, comedian Brad
Zinn, and Dolan Ellis. Tickets are
$20 each.
The Cruise Ship Series, run-
ning at 7 p.m. Fridays from Jan.
9, features Al Raitano, the Funny
Fiddlers, Mac Frampton, the Bar-
bary Coast Dixieland Band,
Jimmy Travis and New Odyssey.
Tickets are $10 each.
2009 Shows
623-544-6100 PAGE 6 DECEMBER 2008
Financials
Details of these summaries are available in the
R.H. Johnson Library at 13801 W. Meeker Blvd.
Recreation Centers of Sun City West Balance Sheet
September 30, 2008
2009 2008
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents $2,802,409 $4,794,540
Restricted Cash 6,025,296 5,802,668
Accounts Receivable 621,281 622,883
Accounts Receivable over 90 Days 81,382 0
Note Receivable: Theatre West 57,925 82,925
Note Receivable: Library 115,000 0
Inventories 169,188 152,618
Prepaids and Other Assets 205,357 223,612
Total Current Assets $10,077,841 $11,679,249
Fixed Assets
Furniture & Fixtures $982,274 $977,418
Machinery & Equipment 10,665,948 9,783,493
Buildings 36,529,348 35,116,533
Land Improvements 33,990,679 33,544,619
Land 5,196,987 5,196,987
Vehicles 915,385 819,938
Water Rights 2,234,498 0
Accumulated Depreciation (53,544,770) (50,971,956)
Total Fixed Assets $36,970,352 $34,467,034
Total Assets $47,048,194 $46,146,283
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts Payable $513,700 $685,474
Tour Revenue Collected 107,936 0
Accrued Purchase 20,495 98,920
Sweeps-Pro Shop 172,906 178,764
Gift Certificates 2,630 4,349
Capital Lease 0 10,698
SCW Softball Club 22,668 26,912
Accrued Payroll 620,536 601,980
Payroll Taxes Payable 10,854 15,329
401K Payable 5,959 4,164
Employee Optional Insurance 562 682
Liability for Return Checks 453 151
Accrued Taxes Payable 83,753 94,923
Accrued Pension Plan 129,269 117,925
Arizona Sales Tax Payable 49 4,727
Deferred Membership Fees 3,972,008 3,471,009
Deferred Golf Revenue 434,228 535,513
Total Liabilities $6,098,012 $5,851,526
EQUITY
Retained Earnings $42,470,426 $41,656,002
Net Profit/ (Loss) (1,520,245) (1,361,246)
Total Equity $40,950,181 $40,294,756
Total Liabilities and Equity $47,048,194 $46,146,283
Recreation Centers of Sun City West, Inc. Consolidated Inc Stmt
For the Three Months Ending September 30, 2008
Month Month Monthly Prior Yr YTD YTD YTD Prior YTD
Actual Budget Variance Actual Actual Budget Variance Actual
Revenue-Gross Margin
Recreation Division $767,576 $774,149 ($6,572) $689,406 $2,322,536 $2,299,419 $23,117 $2,128,893
Golf Division 284,189 322,107 (37,917) 279,043 806,244 931,795 (125,550) 844,793
Bowling Division 50,923 48,576 2,347 51,684 84,996 68,511 16,485 82,651
Water Leases (48,502) 0 (48,502) 0 0 0 0 0
Asset Preservation Fee 60,000 98,000 (38,000) 80,000 246,000 290,000 (44,000) 278,900
Facility Investment Fee 0 0 0 0 6,000 0 6,000 30,000
Interest Income 13,164 18,000 (4,835) 38,533 58,981 54,000 4,981 119,638
Total Revenue-Gross Margin $1,175,853 $1,260,832 ($84,978) $1,138,668 $3,524,758 $3,643,725 ($118,966) $3,484,876
Expenses
Operating Expenses
Recreation Division $541,715 $561,427 $19,711 $451,928 $1,552,541 $1,659,653 $107,112 $1,413,810
Golf Division 672,240 884,513 212,272 850,764 2,155,614 2,412,368 256,754 2,194,350
Bowling Division 43,809 44,019 209 40,469 124,822 141,658 16,835 116,111
General & Administrative 151,475 165,242 13,767 138,235 494,638 528,022 33,384 420,849
Depreciation
Recreation Division 117,769 125,200 7,430 116,854 349,913 375,600 25,686 348,040
Golf Division 127,855 78,000 (49,855) 73,041 315,792 234,000 (81,792) 219,110
Bowling Division 17,227 17,200 (27) 16,889 51,681 51,600 (81) 50,668
Total Expense $1,672,093 $1,875,602 $203,509 $1,688,182 $5,045,003 $5,402,903 $357,899 $4,762,942
Net Revenue ( Loss) ($496,239) ($614,770) $118,530 ($549,514) ($1,520,245) ($1,759,178) $238,932 ($1,278,065)
Bowling Lineage by Fiscal Year *
MONTH FY 2006-07 FY 2007-08 FY 2008-09
July 10,733 9,843 10,316
August 4,247 4,259 4,034
September 21,239 19,741 18,526
October 28,520 28,570
November 28,594 28,023
December 35,180 24,333
January 34,674 33,847
February 30,623 31,638
March 35,347 33,290
April 17,358 16,008
May 10,240 12,137
June 11,561 11,338
FY to Date 36,219 33,843 32,876
FY Total 268,316 253,027 32,876
* Fiscal Year runs from July 1 to June 30
Golf Rounds by Fiscal Year *
MONTH FY 2006-07 FY 2007-08 FY 2007-08
July 14,967 13,101 11,980
August 15,097 12,749 11,974
September 19,303 16,158 15,057
October 22,548 19,594
November 28,879 25,245
December 24,807 20,938
January 28,941 27,538
February 34,842 32,884
March 38,624 37,215
April 32,086 29,354
May 21,701 18,941
June 16,530 14,764
FY to Date 49,367 42,008 39,011
FY Total 298,325 268,481 30,011
* Fiscal Year runs from July 1 to June 30
PORA held a very successful
grand opening Saturday, Nov.
1, to showcase its new front of-
fice remodel.
More than 700 people at-
tended to enjoy food and re-
freshments about 50 walked
out winners of raffle items!
Our new front office was re-
cently redesigned to better use
space and serve visitors better.
If you havent seen it, stop
by some time to admire the
work of the following busi-
nesses and individuals that
contributed to the remodel ef-
fort: Grand Building & Re-
modeling, Supercharged
Electric, Interiors by Thomas,
Reta Rowland Upholstery,
Anozira Tile, Joe Adrian, Dave
Rice Upholstery, Ramona
Luckman, and Cagle Drywall.
We wish to recognize those
businesses that contributed to
make the grand opening so
successful by donating raffle
items, food and beverages:
Grand Building & Remodel-
ing, Supercharged Electric,
The Navajo Nation Hospitality
Enterprises, Forever Resorts,
Canyon State Air Condition-
ing, PORA Bingo, M&I Bank,
Hillcrest Golf Club, Rays Ap-
pliance, YTC-Your Travel
Center, Sun City Mechanical,
Hillcrest Golf Club, Briarwood
Country Club, SCW Recre-
ation Centers, Central AZ Sup-
ply, Booth Built Patios, A.F.
Wilcox, The Heritage Tradi-
tions, The Madison, Maricopa
County Events Center, The
Faucet Doctor, The Metal
Club, Moore Graphics, Old Fa-
ther Roofing, Colby Manage-
ment, Clare Bridge of Sun City
West, Ace Hardware, Gene
Nieman, Joseph Watson, Delta
Faucet, Sun City Awning, and
BK Plumbing.
It takes a lot to put on a show
like this, and these individuals
and businesses in our commu-
nity rose to meet the need.
Thank you.
Del Miksis Steps
Down From Office
Manager Position
Del Miksis, a legend at
PORA, will be assuming new
responsibilities at PORA when
she moves from office man-
ager to receptionist. Her won-
derful wit and charming
personality will still be with us,
but her new position allows her
to have more time for friends
and family.
Del came to PORA in a
rather roundabout way in 1989.
She and her husband made
their home in Hickory Hills,
Ill., where they had two busi-
nesses.
While they owned a condo in
Florida, a visit to Arizona con-
vinced them they should be in
Sun City West.
After the sudden passing of
her husband, Del decided to go
ahead with that plan. One day
she was riding around on her
new golf cart when she got lost
in front of PORA and decided
to go in to ask for a map. Dels
friendly ways led to being
asked if she knew about com-
puters. Yes, she answered,
and the rest is history. She vol-
unteered for two years in the
front office before moving on
to the Post Office (eventually
becoming manager), until she
was asked to return to PORA
as office manager in 1997.
With the exception of taking
nine days off for a serious ill-
ness (shes very dedicated),
Del rarely takes time off, so
she is quite content with her
new position, which will en-
able her to take trips with her
Illinois State Club, where she
serves as president, and par-
take of even more conference
calls with her three daughters.
Please join us in congratulat-
ing our treasure and legend,
Del, on her wonderful service,
by dropping in and saying,
Hi, as she assumes her new
position.
On Dec. 4, the Board of Di-
rectors will be paying special
tribute to a most deserving Del
for her ceaseless charm, wit,
and dedication.
NOTICE:
Unauthorized use
of PORA name
It has come to our attention
that businesses are listing
PORA on their advertisements
as being PORA Approved or
PORA Listed when they
arent a current PORA mem-
ber. Its always a good idea to
ask a business for their current
PORA membership card if
they say they are a member. If
you were unable to see the card
or unsure of membership sta-
tus, you can call Consumer
Services at 623-214-1646, and
get it checked.
PORA News and Views
PORA
623-584-4288
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday-Friday
13815 Camino del Sol
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www.porascw.org
Visitors Center
623-214-8629
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SAT: 9 a.m.-noon
(October-April)
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Are you a PORA
Member?
Some residents have told
us that they are PORA
members but when we
check their status against
our current records we dis-
cover that they are not.
If you havent paid the
nominal $10 annual dues
in more than a year, you
might not still be a PORA
member.
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PORA unveils newly remodeled headquarters at open house
Ms. Information has returned
to challenge your knowledge of
traditional holiday trivia and to
assist you with filling up your
noggin rather than your waist-
line. Lets start off with a HO-
HO-HO Holiday favorite.
A Santa Claus by any other
name would be?
1. Kris Kringle
2. Pere Noel
3. Jultomten
4. Warren Buffet
If you said Kris Kringle
brings presents to Swiss and
German children; Pere Noel
fills childrens stockings with
holiday treats in France; and
Jultomten delivers gifts in a
sleigh drawn by goats for Scan-
dinavian children you are a
Santa Claus afficionado! Of
course, Warren Buffet is not
Santa Claus but we shall not
feel sorry for him; he can af-
ford more presents, stockings,
and goats than Germany,
France, and Scandinavia com-
bined.
Which of these glittering
holiday movies became much
more of a favorite on tele-
vision than it had been at
movie theatres?
1. Miracle on 34th Street
2. Its a Wonderful Life
3. Holiday Inn
If you said Its a Wonderful
Life you may remember that
when first seen in movie the-
atres, people thought James
Stewart over-acted and wife
Donna Reed was unbelievably
perfect. They wanted to see
gritty, realistic dramas that did-
nt have fairy tale endings. But
when it played on television
during the Cold War and Viet-
nam era, viewers warmed-up to
the concept that even the most
menial life can make a power-
ful impact on society. Addi-
tional holiday favorites include
The Bishops Wife, Meet John
Doe, A Christmas Story, and
Penny Serenade, many of
which can be borrowed from
our very own Media Collection
for you to chortle, sniffle and
enjoy this holiday season.
Which one was the real
Scrooge in holiday history?
1. Oliver Cromwell
2. The Grinch
3. Archie Bunker
If you said Oliver
Cromwell, Ms. Infor-
mation compliments
you on staying awake
during history class,
but the rest of you
must proceed to Study
Hall! Oliver Cromwell
was the original polit-
ical party-pooper who
overthrew King
Charles I of England in 1649.
During his 15-year reign there
was not a Party City or a Tree
Lot in sight after he outlawed
all Christmas celebrations. If
his subjects were caught mer-
rymaking, singing carols, or
participating in any of the old
traditions, they were arrested,
fined and jailed, making it
much harder for people to get
their greeting cards addressed
and mailed on time. Charles II
eventually made an over-
whelming comeback on the
monarchys party platform to
restore the debauchery of
Christmas past while
Cromwell received the first
Scrooge of the Year Award for
his contribution to the most
colorless Christmas-past.
Where is Boxing Day cele-
brated?
1. George Foremans house.
2. UPS Headquarters
3. Britain, Canada, Australia
and New Zealand
If you said Britain, Canada,
Australia and New Zealand,
you probably know that
George Foreman would be
completely exhausted after
selling his most versatile grill
ever before the holidays to
celebrate Boxing Day on Dec.
26, but that the people in
Britain, Canada, Australia, and
New Zealand do. They gra-
ciously share their gifts and
monies with families less for-
tunate. This tradition originated
with the tin boxes used for
gambling by Roman soldiers
that eventually evolved into
boxing and donating special
offerings to the needy during
the holidays. This is closely as-
sociated with our marvelous
Salvation Army bell-ringers
who collect money to fund
their many charitable holiday
programs.
How long have candy canes
been around?
1. a thousand years
2. since 1920
3. since last Tuesday
Ms. Information
was tastefully de-
lighted to discover
that hard candy has
been in existence for
over a thousand years.
The first all-white,
straight candy canes
were used in the Mid-
dle Ages to teach and appease
children, and were considered
a much better motivator than
the switch. But the multi-col-
ored, hand-twisted candy canes
were first made in the 1920s.
There is much speculation
about the reason for the hook-
shape on candy canes; some
say it reflects the hook of a
shepherds staff and some say
the hook is just an easier way
to hang them on Christmas
trees until children or Ms. In-
formation discover and devour
them.
What is a dreidel?
1. a babys rattle
2. a four-sided spinning top
3. a serving spoon
If you said a dreidel is a
four-sided spinning top, you
must be a devotee of the game!
The dreidel is the centerpiece
of a game that is often played
after the lighting of the
Hanukkah menorah, to keep
the children interested during
the short time the candles are
burning. Ms. Information finds
that the dreidel has an extraor-
dinary history: Ancient Greeks
made it illegal for the Jews to
study their Torah, so the Jews
camouflaged their studies by
pretending to play the dreidel
game when Greek soldiers
walked by, giving them the im-
pression that the players were
merely gambling rather than
studying religious scrolls. Ms.
Information wonders if this
may also have been the begin-
ning of the pit-boss profession
in ancient Greece.
Which of these plants are
most often associated with
the holiday season?
1. Mistletoe
2. Evergreen Trees
3. Prickly Pear
4. Holly
If you selected Mistletoe,
Evergreen Trees and Holly, you
are a Master Holiday Gar-
dener! These plants were con-
sidered by the Druids and the
Vikings (not to be confused
with the Minnesota Vikings) to
have magical powers to sur-
vive and prosper in even the
darkest and cruelest winter.
Holly was considered the
most powerful plant in the
woods and was brought home
to protect families from evil.
Mistletoe was considered a
miracle plant as it survived in
treetops during the harshest
conditions and offered beauty
and color, life and hope, mys-
tery and wonder. These plants
were cut and hung on doors to
protect the households from
enemies, and those who kissed
under the mistletoe brought
strength and power to their re-
lationship.
Vikings (not yet in Min-
nesota) brought evergreen trees
into their homes as a symbol of
hope and strength, for when
other trees appeared to die in
the harsh winters, the ever-
greens thrived. But while the
(still not in Minnesota) Vikings
brought evergreens inside to
ensure they would have the
strength to survive the long
winter, it was actually the Ger-
mans who, in the 1500s, started
the Christmas tree tradition as
we know it when they not only
brought trees into their homes
but decorated them with can-
dles (unlike the Minnesota
Vikings who only decorate
their helmets).
When was Rudolph the
ninth reindeer born?
1. 1950
2. 1822
3. 1939
Rudolph, the most famous
reindeer of all was born in
1939, over a 100 years after his
eight flying counterparts. He
was the creation of copywriter
Robert L. May, who wanted to
bring more holiday shoppers
into the Montgomery Ward de-
partment store where he
worked. While Clement Moore
wrote Twas the Night Before
Christmas in 1822, creating
Santas original reindeer
(Now Dasher! Now Dancer,
Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet!
On Cupid! On Donder and
Blitzen!), May wrote the story
of Rudolph in a similar rhyme
pattern about a young reindeer
who was teased by the other
deer because of his large, glow-
ing red nose who managed to
turn his liability into an asset
when Santa needed help light-
ing the way one foggy Christ-
mas Eve.
The story of Rudolph has
been translated into 25 lan-
guages and was recorded as a
song performed by the leg-
endary Gene Autry in 1949. It
sold 2 million copies and in
1964, Rudolph the Red-Nosed
Reindeer was made into an an-
imated movie, charmingly nar-
rated by Burl Ives, that is still
enchanting children and Ms.
Information each holiday sea-
son.*
*As always, we leave it to the
discretion of the individual
reader to choose his own fact
or fiction.
Ms. Information wishes all

of you a warm, happy, and
loving holiday season in
whichever manner you
choose to celebrate!
Endowment
Fund Drive
I think the health of our
civilization, the depth of our
awareness about the under-
pinnings of our culture and
our concern for the future can
all be tested by how well we
support our libraries.
Carl Sagan
The Endowment Fund
Drive is your opportunity to
support your R.H. Johnson Li-
brary. If your annual mailing
didnt reach you this year, stop
by and pick one up at the li-
brary and contribute toward the
books, magazines and DVDs
that you will enjoy checking
out now and throughout the
New Year!
Remember, a contribution re-
ceived on or before Dec. 31 al-
lows you to include it on your
2008 tax return. We thank all of
you who have already donated
funds that will keep our collec-
tion growing.
Homebound
Survey
If you are interested in using
the services of our Homebound
Program in the near future,
623-544-6100 PAGE 8 DECEMBER 2008
R.H. Johnson Library
Ms. Information provides a bit o trivia to test your holiday IQ
Carol Foutts
Library Director
Continued on Page 9
On Thursday, May
8, I ventured off to
Kuentz Rec Center to
learn how to make a
basket. I was greeted
by Dorothy Barnes,
the president of the
Basketeers Club.
There were several
other members of the
club in the room, but I
came early so we could hope-
fully finish the basket in the
time I had allotted. After brief
introductions, it was down to
work.
Dorothy had provided all of
the materials and instructions
for the type of basket we were
making. She showed me a fin-
ished product so I knew how it
should look when it was done.
I just gulped and thought,
How can you make that beau-
tiful basket out of all of these
rolls of wood? Well, I would
soon learn how.
It seems the trick to basket
making is water. Following the
instruction sheet, cutting strips
and marking the spokes with
measured marks for later use, I
began measuring, marking,
cutting and soaking in water
the materials needed for the
basket. You see, it is hard to
bend wood if it is not wet. The
body of this basket is flat reed
that radiates out from the bot-
tom of the basket. The reed is
soaked in water and then used
to weave the spokes of the bas-
ket together. While you are
making it, it resembles the sun
and its rays.
Once the first two sections of
reed are woven in, there is
some stability in the piece, but
just for a fleeting moment, be-
cause now you must
do the last rows of
reed and add the rest
of the spokes. Now it
looks like a sun. As I
said before, the key to
basket making is wet,
wet, wet. You must
keep soaking, dipping
and spraying the ma-
terials to keep them
pliable. When this is done, they
are quite easy to manipulate. If
they dry out, breakage is a fear
and that is bad.
I was fortunate to have
Dorothy at my side during this
whole undertaking, as I would
have been clueless without her.
This is the kind of hobby that
you must do more than once to
get good hand coordination.
Once you get the flow of the
weave, and how to place your
hands on the project, it seems
easier. I say this because
Dorothy has developed proven
methods to ease the movement
of your fingers and hands, but I
felt like I had two left hands
many times. It is magic to
watch her fingers fly over the
piece with such ease. I really
admire that. If I were to be a
serious basket maker, I would
aspire to be like Dorothy.
On this particular morning, I
was able to finish my basket
with a lot of help from my
mentor. Much to my surprise,
it turned out quite well. It even
looked like the finished prod-
uct. The other ladies in the club
were very complimentary,
which I much appreciated. I
had to leave for the time being
but planned to return the fol-
lowing week to talk to the
members and take some pho-
tos. I very much enjoyed my
basket-making experience and
would recommend it to every-
one. Looking at the materials
on the table and then seeing the
finished product is very cool.
To think that round rolls of
wood can be turned into a
beautiful basket is amazing. I
would like to make more bas-
kets.
On May 22, I returned to the
Basketeers club room to visit
with the members and take
some photos. I began asking
questions about the clubs be-
ginnings. It started on Feb. 10,
1986. There was a photo album
that I looked through to see the
progression of baskets over the
years. Several of the members
were looking through it with
me. The fun was seeing the
clubs displays at the craft fairs
and the wonderful spread that
they put out for the Christmas
Potluck. Wow! The book con-
tained the Craft Fair Flyer for
that year and photos of how the
baskets were displayed. I
found it interesting to see his-
torical photos from the fairs.
The types of baskets have
changed over the years, with
more varieties now than be-
fore. In the past, a lot of pine
needles were used to make bas-
kets, and some of those same
basket types are still being
made now.
I went around to some of the
ladies working on different
types of baskets to get more in-
formation on their projects.
One variety called Indian coil
is very Native American look-
ing and is made without a pat-
tern. Plastic coil is covered
with acrylic yarn in a weaving
fashion, and a pattern is created
as the basket making pro-
gresses. Bonnie Harais is very
fond of making this type of
basket. I noticed in the photo
album that Indian coils were
made back in the 1980s also.
Another type of historical
basket is called the hen basket.
This style was used many years
ago by ladies when they went
to the town market and chose
their provisions. It has a beau-
tiful handle on the top and
the base is oval and open at
both ends. It is a lovely style
basket. Muriel Oakeson, a
member since 1992, makes
these baskets and has some
very interesting varieties of
materials and ornamentation.
Baskets can come in many
varieties; there are more than
500 patterns in the club. The
members can use these patterns
and purchase materials and
supplies from the club. One of
the members of the club is Don
Walters, who is blind. He
makes his baskets out of round
reed, which is the only type he
uses. It is remarkable to see his
finished work knowing he does
it all without the benefit of
sight.
After taking notes and snap-
ping some pictures, I had to bid
farewell. I must say that I truly
enjoyed my experience in the
Basketeers Club and the won-
derful members I met. All I can
say is if I can make a basket,
anyone can. It gives me a great
deal of pride to look at my bas-
ket on my desk at the Village
Store, knowing it is being put
to good use as a receptacle for
my snacks.
Thank you, Basketeers, for a
wonderful learning experience!
Village Store
Katie
Van Leuven
Store Supervisor
The Adventure Continues: Katie visits Basketeers Club
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considered, by a physician, to
be sight-impaired or disabled
(permanently prevented from
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relative who is a resident of
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member. We are interested in
determining the number of
members who would be able
to use this Homebound Serv-
ice.
Many thanks for your help!
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From Page 8
Library gauges Homebound interest
On Oct. 16, the Village Store
hosted an event called Wel-
come and Welcome Back.
Many folks took that to mean
that we were just welcoming
the snowbirds back to our
lovely retreat, but it has more
meaning than that. One of our
fine volunteers suggested that
at this event we bring home-
made treats to enjoy with our
guests. That sounded like a
great idea to me, and thus a
long list of employees and vol-
unteers emerged with treats
that would make your mouth
water.
On the morning of the cele-
bration, the Village Store office
was filled with delicious cook-
ies and sweet confections. We
were asked if there was an oven
in the back with Betty Crocker
on call. It was so much fun to
brag about our great folks who
brought the goodies.
I want to give special thanks
to our own Keebler Elves:
Marion Horton (whos idea it
was), Ingrid Johansen, Dorothy
Brichta, Rita Irwin, Betty
Shirey, Katy OGrady and
Carol Jewitt. Everyone con-
tributed to a very special day at
the Village Store. There were a
lot of smiling, slightly fuller
customers leaving with bags in
hand. This was a very special
day that shows the caring atti-
tude of our great community.
Thanks again ladies, and just
wait until Christmas.
Sincerely, Katie Van Leuven,
Village Store Manager
Volunteers show off baking
skills at Welcome Back event
Left, Village Store Supervisor Katie
Van Leuven shows off a basket she
made with the help of instructor
Dorothy Barnes. Above, the begin-
nings of an historic hen basket take
shape.
As all of us grapple
personally (and for
those still working,
professionally, too)
with the challenges
our current economy
presents to us, Golf
Operations is no dif-
ferent. We look for
opportunities to cut
costs or otherwise im-
prove our financial position
through enhanced incremental
revenue streams.
Toward that end, here is
something to consider. All pro-
fessionally managed golf
courses in the world balance
nine-hole tee time requests.
That is, they direct them as
much as is humanly possible to
times when 18-hole play isnt
possible off the back nine be-
ginning with the first tee time
of the morning and later in the
afternoon when completing an
18-hole round before dark isnt
possible. Why is this important
from an Association perspec-
tive?
Our golf courses operate
with alternating 7/8 minute in-
tervals for tee times. We can
get two groupings out every 15
minutes, or for discussions
sake, eight tee times per hour.
At the resident daily rate of
$28 for 18-hole play, a four-
some will generate $112. A
foursome of residents playing
nine holes at $14 will produce
$56 in income for the Associa-
tion.
If just two tee times per hour
from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. are
used by nine-hole players over
this six-hour span, the opportu-
nity cost is $112 per
hour; and over the six
hours is a total differ-
ence of $672. (Thats
the difference be-
tween what the group
of nine-hole players
generates vs. 18-hole
play.) But the money
alone isnt the whole
issue: 48 18-hole
golfers didnt get to play that
day because nine-hole players
filled those 12 tee times.
But lets get back to the
money for a moment. With the
seven courses that the Associa-
tion operates, lets do some
math:
$672 per day x 7 courses =
$4,704 a day.
$4,700 a day x 7 days a week
= $32,900.
$32,900 x 21.5 weeks (from
Nov. 15 to April 15) =
$707,350.
$707,350 is what is lost in
potential revenue to the Asso-
ciation during the prime golf
months, if only 25 percent of
our 18-hole tee times are allo-
cated to nine-hole golfers.
We know that for various
reasons some nine-hole golfers
can only play starting their
round in the mid-morning, and
were delighted to have you
out there whenever you can
play. No golf course will ever
be able to direct all nine-hole
play during the hours most ad-
vantageous to the bottom line.
But it is important that all of
our owner-members under-
stand this basic tenet of golf
course management, and make
every effort to assist us in serv-
icing as many golfers each and
every day as we can. If you
want to play nine holes, please
make every effort to play when
18-hole play isnt affected.
Many of you have the flexibil-
ity in your daily schedules to
do that, and if it really doesnt
make a difference to you, it
would be a great help.
The good news is that in the
winter, the late afternoons offer
the best weather and course
conditions of the day.
If your schedule only allows
you to play beginning in the
mid-morning, youd help out a
lot by contacting the executive
courses first, where most of our
18-hole golfers begin to thin
out around 10:30 a.m. or so.
Checking with the regulation
courses first thing in the morn-
ing on the desired day of play
will often surface some mid-
morning tee times not spoken
for, and you can book one of
those and play nine holes ab-
solutely guilt-free!
Seriously, by just being
knowledgeable about this as-
pect of golf course operations
and trying to schedule your
golf games accordingly when-
ever you can, collectively you
could help the Association eas-
ily generate another $500,000
or so a year in golf income,
while ensuring everyone is get-
ting to play on the day that they
would like.
Were counting on your un-
derstanding and assistance.
With your help, the golf
courses will improve their fi-
nancial performance, and this
will help keep your greens fees
as low as possible!
Golf
623-544-6100 PAGE 10 DECEMBER 2008
CNP brings extra revenue to Associations coffers
The Recreation Cen-
ters of Sun City West
Governing Board
started golfs Con-
trolled Neighborhood
Play (CNP) in 2004.
This program has
proven to be beneficial
to Sun City West,
which had been follow-
ing the national trend of
decreasing golf rounds. Addi-
tionally, in an age-restricted
community, the issues of health
and age impacting golf rounds
must be a major consideration.
Presently there are 17 desig-
nated age-restricted communi-
ties that are eligible
to participate in this
program. These are
folks who share
many of the same in-
terests and priorities
as Sun City West res-
idents.
The Rec Centers
has developed a pro-
gram that more accu-
rately tracks CNP players. This
includes:
CNP Access Card
A CNP Access Card issued
to eligible golfers provides
RCSCW the ability to:
1) Identify by name, the tee
time schedules and community
of each CNP player.
2) Accurately track rounds
played by CNP, as well as rev-
enue received.
3) Accurately distinguish
between CNP players and
guests.
How to get an
Access Card
1) Each player will be asked
for his or her CNP card when
they check in at the golf
course.
2) CNP players not having a
card will be asked to fill out a
form. This application is then
processed by the Rec Centers
and the card will be sent to the
CNP player by mail.
Benefits for
RCSCW members
1) The added source of in-
come helps us maintain the
value of our homes and com-
munity facilities at a four-star
level.
2) It allows resident fees to
be maintained at a reasonable
level.
3) It introduces neighboring
residents to the breathtaking
lifestyle offered in SCW.
Trees lost in this summers
monsoon storms are sched-
uled to be replaced by mid-
December. Planting on all
seven golf courses started
shortly after the maintenance
crews completed the annual
over-seeding. Areas around
tee boxes that will provide
shade during the summer
months will be our main
focus. Trees in other key lo-
cations throughout the golf
courses also will be replaced.
Ginger Welch
Vice President
& Golf Chair
Trees lost in
storms being
replaced
Golf Ops manager offers explanation of nine-hole vs. 18-hole play
Scott Simpson
Golf Operations,
Marketing Manager
Editors Note: There were er-

rors in the Golf Notes in last
months Rec Center News. The
winter twilight rates are in ef-
fect at 3:30 p.m. The rate is $14
for residents, $19 for non-resi-
dents and guests, and $5.50 for
Kachina card holders.
As a reminder to all Sun City

West golfers, the cut-off time
for the tee time lottery has been
changed to give golfers more
advance notice of their con-
firmed times.
The Recreation Centers of
Sun City West has moved the
lottery run-time to seven days
out from the day of play. Tee
time requests must be submit-
ted through paper slips or Web-
times by 2 p.m. a week in
advance of the requested play
date. For example, submissions
must be in by 2 p.m. Monday
for play the following Monday.
Request slips can be dropped
off in the appropriate tee slip
boxes at any of the seven
Recreation Centers of Sun City
West golf courses, or made via
Webtimes at http://www.cg-
steetimes.com/asp/default.asp?
SCW.
Lottery results will be avail-
able by 6 a.m. the following
day.
The Recreation Centers of

Sun City West will play host to
a Ready to Start Living golf
outing at Stardust Golf Course
on Saturday, Dec. 13. The
event is designed to celebrate
Sun City Wests 30th anniver-
sary by exposing potential res-
idents to one of the
communitys many recre-
ational opportunities.
Morning and afternoon shot-
gun starts are planned, with a
scramble format. A free lunch
for all participants is scheduled
at Beardsley Park. The Rec
Centers is looking for residents
who play golf and own golf
carts to serve as community
ambassadors and playing part-
ners. A total of 72 ambassadors
are needed in the morning, and
72 in the afternoon to play with
the non-resident participants.
Registration deadline is
Friday, Dec. 5.
Each resident will be paired
with a non-resident who has
expressed a desire to learn
more about the Sun City West
lifestyle, and has signed up to
play in the golf outing to learn
more about the golf program
specifically.
Each participant will pay
their appropriate rate (annual
card holders, Kachina card
holders or daily greens fees;
and non-residents will pay the
guest rate). All registered par-
ticipants will receive a free
lunch.
If you would like to register
or you need more information,
please call 623-544-6012.
GOLF NOTES
Once we have all
the preliminaries out
of the way, its time to
start the backswing.
This will be very dif-
ferent depending on
whether you have a
two-plane swing or a
one-plane swing.
If you have a two-
plane swing, you swing your
arms in concert with your body
turn. The arms are swung inde-
pendently of the body turn, and
freedom of arm swing is para-
mount. You want to guard
against using the muscles of
your shoulders to lift your
arms. If you use the muscles of
your arms and shoulders to
move the club, you are simply
taking a whack at it. Power
and consistency are hard to
come by this way.
This is where the turn-and-
toss comes in. In the turn-and-
toss, you turn your hips and
shoulders into the
backswing as you start
your hands. You then
make a two-handed,
underhanded toss of
the club and the arms
into the backswing.
You give the club and
the arms some impetus
right at the start of the
backswing and then you ride
the momentum, thus imparted,
all the way to the top of the
backswing.
You should be very aware of
the club and the arms slowing
as they reach the top of the
backswing. Its as if you gave
a child in a backyard swing a
push. The child would then be
slowing all the way to the top
of the arc. He would float at the
top for a split-second, and then
he would fall back toward the
ground.
So how do you get the club
back in the backswing? You
use momentum. How do you
get the downswing started?
You use gravity. This is true
swinging. The closer you can
get to true pendulum, the closer
you will get to a powerful, con-
sistent two-plane golf swing.
For the one-plane swing, it is
quite different. The two-plane
swing exists in the momentum
of the arms and the club. The
essence of the two-plane swing
is on the perimeter. The one-
plane swing exists at the cen-
ter. The one-plane swing
radiates out from the trunk. If
you have a one-plane swing,
the body turn and arm swing
are tied together and timing is
much less of an issue.
In the one-plane swing, as-
suming you are right-handed,
you start your backswing by
pulling your right elbow back
along your right side. You want
to pull back to a point where it
feels as though your right
elbow is behind your back. The
one-plane swing is on a much
flatter plane. You are swinging
the club and your arms in the
same plane as your trunk.
Once the club is in place at
the end of the backswing, your
shoulders are turned, your left
arm is across your chest and
your right elbow is behind you.
You start your downswing by
simply leaving your left arm
and right elbow in place and
turning through the shot with
your body.
Having achieved a top-of-
the-backswing position, the
downswings for these two
swing types are very different.
That will be the subject of the
next installment.
NOTE: The free clinics meet
on Fridays at 3 p.m. In Decem-
ber, the clinics will be Dec. 5 at
Desert Trails (short game),
Dec. 12 at Echo Mesa
(putting), and Dec. 19 at
Grandview (full swing). In
January, the clinics will be
Jan. 2 at Pebblebrook (short
game), Jan. 9 at Stardust
(putting), Jan. 16 at Trail
Ridge (full swing), Jan. 23 at
Deer Valley (short game), and
Jan. 30 at Desert Trails
(putting). Future clinics will be
announced here throughout the
season. The clinics will run
through April 24.
Tom Drisler is the teacher at
Trail Ridge Golf Course. The
Intensive Care Daily Golf
School meets every day, Mon-
day through Friday, at Trail
Ridge. Call 602-316-0419.
There are many peo-
ple who wear glasses,
but did you ever won-
der if your glasses
might actually be in-
terfering with your
golf swing? If you are
wearing glasses with
bifocal or trifocal
lenses while playing golf, your
glasses could be an issue.
The problem with wearing
bifocal or trifocal lenses when
playing golf is that you will
have to adjust your set-up in an
attempt to see the ball. To be
able to see over the bifocal,
what most people do is tuck
their chin down towards their
chest. This is where the prob-
lems begin!
While tucking the chin en-
ables you to see the ball, it dra-
matically reduces your ability
to make a proper shoulder turn,
which can restrict or alter your
backswing. This can lead to all
sorts of problems with contact
and distance.
So, what to do if you wear
glasses with graduated lenses?
Either get a pair of glasses with
only the distance cor-
rection and without the
reading correction in
them, or, if you dont
need your glasses for
distance, take them off
while swinging and
leave them on for put-
ting and chipping
(where it wouldnt matter) and
to read your scorecard. Its also
possible to have golf glasses
made with the reading lens at
the very top. This way the bifo-
cal will not interfere with the
set-up or swing! Give it a try.
You may not even realize how
much your swing is being re-
stricted until you take off the
glasses!
Robin Eichten is a Class A
LPGA member and certified
teacher giving lessons on alter-
nating weeks at Echo Mesa,
Deer Valley and Pebblebrook.
Lessons are $35. Group classes
for beginners and intermedi-
ates begin in January. Cost is
$125 for five hours. Gift cer-
tificates are available. Call
322-6300 or email golfinwith-
robin@aol.com
Golf
Tom Drisler
Robin Eichten
GOLFING WITH ROBIN
Club
9 Iron
9 Iron
7 Wood
Driver
6 Iron
Ping Rapture 9
7 Iron
3 Wood
4 Iron
9 Iron
Yardage
125
111
178
142
162
117
115
91
158
90
Hole
17
17
15
5
5
8
2
2
12
2
Golf Course
Desert Trails
Desert Trails
Pebblebrook
Desert Trails
Deer Valley
Pebblebrook
Desert Trails
Stardust
Trail Ridge
Echo Mesa
Date
10-1-2008
10-6-2008
10-6-2008
10-10-2008
10-13-2008
10-13-2008
10-21-2008
10-23-2008
10-25-2008
10-27-2008
Name
Ken Leigh
Bill Simmons
Thomas H. Bracken
John W. Larson
Richard Hunter
Glenn W. Baker
Bill Carle
Sandy VerVoort
Robert Stebbins
Hew Chandler
Holes in One
Are bifocals restricting
your golf swing?
There are two different backswings for two swing types
Too many golfers concen-
trate on keeping the head to-
tally still when
attempting to hit a golf
ball. This idea to isolate
the head and keep it
down during the entire
swing has been in-
grained because of fat
and thin shots and
playing partners re-
marks that You looked
up and you raised your head.
Keep your head down!
The head should never stay
down during the entire golf
swing. Keeping the head down
eliminates most of the body ro-
tation with the hips, shoulders
and hands that are needed in a
successful golf swing. This
leads to lack of clubhead
speed, poor angles of attack,
mishits and eventually, bodily
injury.
When you watch world class
golfers, their heads do stay
steady. Their heads will rotate
slightly to the right as they
transfer weight to the backside
and then rotate left and eventu-
ally up and facing the
target as the weight is
shifted left. Very rarely
does the head move up
and down during these
movements. In addi-
tion, these world-class
golfers are very flexible
and are able to keep the
head steady as they
make a ton of powerful move-
ments with the knees, hips,
shoulders and hands. Those of
us who are older and not as
flexible have a tougher time
keeping the head steady and
still generating power.
The answer for us all lies in
the spine angle we create at ad-
dress. Given a good golf pos-
ture at address (the correct
amount of flex in the knees and
the hips and the proper spine
angle for your body), one sim-
ply must maintain these flexes
and the spine angle during the
swing until after the ball has
been impacted, then we change
these variables after the ball is
in the air and we now can hold
that classic finish. If you
change your spine angle at any
time in the backswing or at the
start of the downswing, your
head will have raised and your
golf swing moves up and down
instead of right to left as in-
tended. If you maintain your
spine angle during your swing
and do not change it until the
ball is gone, you will have
much more chance for success.
Once you learn to keep your
spine angle constant during the
dynamic motion of the golf
swing, you will find your most
efficient swing that will maxi-
mize your solid hits and your
potential distance.
Doug is a PGA member and
a certified instructor who gives
lessons by appointment at
Grandview, Stardust and
Desert Trails. Call 623-866-
9163. Gift certificates are
available.
Think spine, not head, when swinging
Doug Weber
623-544-6100 PAGE 12 DECEMBER 2008
During our recent Bowling
Association of Sun City West
Saturday Night No Tap, a few
of our members hit that perfect
score of 300.
In October it was Dave
Krauter, Jerry Schwitzke and
Terry Hamman. In November,
Jerry Schwitzke did it again
along with Bob Ross. Congrat-
ulations to all of you.
December Schedule: Decem-
ber No Taps will be on Satur-
day, Dec. 13, and the annual
New Years Eve Party on
Wednesday, Dec. 31. The New
Years Eve No Tap bowling
will begin at 8:30 p.m., fol-
lowed by the Champagne
Breakfast. We will not have
No Tap on Saturday, Dec. 27.
Ticket prices will be $10 for
members and $12 for guest at-
tending the Champagne Break-
fast.
Regular No Tap Tournaments
for BASCW members are only
$10 each for Saturday night,
and you may sign up at the
Johnson Lanes monitors desk.
The BASCW general mem-
bership meeting will be at 4
p.m. Dec. 13 in the Lecture
Hall. In November, we elected
our directors for the BASCW
board. At the Dec. 13 meeting,
we will need a quorum to rat-
ify newly elected directors who
will be joining our Board on
Jan. 1, 2009. Please plan to at-
tend the meeting at 4 p.m. just
prior to the No Tap Tournament
at 5:30.
On Dec. 31, the BASCW
Board will say goodbye to Jim
Christy, Tina Michling and Jim
Hackbarth. Jim Christy worked
heavily in the No Tap Tourna-
ments, Tina Michling worked
on all our great parties, and Jim
Hackbarth did a terrific job
running the 3-6-9 tournament.
They have all served our club
diligently. Thanks to all of you!
Membership in BASCW is
open to all Sun City West rec
card holders in good standing.
Membership is only $5 per per-
son per year. Call 623-975-
6373.
Bowling is a won-
derful form of exer-
cise. The average
four-step bowler
swings a bowling ball
approximately 360
degrees 54 times in a
three-game set. The
average bowling ball
weighs between 10
and 16 pounds, which
adds up to between 540 and
864 pounds, depending on the
weight of your bowling ball.
It also affords you the op-
portunity for many friend-
ships, the challenge of
acquiring skills, and the cama-
raderie of your teammates. It
also gives us an opportunity to
achieve a sense of accom-
plishment.
Other interesting bowling
trivia:
Bowling burns roughly 240
calories an hour.
Bowling strengthens and
conditions arm, shoulder,
chest and leg mus-
cles.
Bowling improves
heart and respiratory
fitness.
Bowling increases
endurance while
maintaining bone
density.
Bowling speeds up
your metabolism.
Bowling uses 134 muscles
when you use a basic four-step
approach.
Bowling allows you to com-
pete, no matter what your age.
Bowling provides an exer-
cise option for those with
physical limitations.
An average bowler walks
about 60 feet per turn, or one
kilometer in a three-game se-
ries.
The social aspect of bowling
helps improve your mental
outlook.
So grab a ball, find a friend,
get a lane and get started.
Bowling
MARIES BOWLING TIP
Marie Forman
Bowling Instructor
Learn to Bowl clinics are of-
fered every month at Johnson
Lanes.
The next sessions will begin
9 a.m. on Wednesdays, Dec. 3,
10 and 17 at Johnson Lanes in
the Sports Pavilion at R.H.
Johnson Rec Center, 19803
R.H. Johnson Blvd.
Cost is $25 per person,
which includes the three
weeks of instruction and
bowling. Payments and reser-
vations can be made at the
Sports Pavilion counter.
Certified instructors Marie
Forman and Ray Hansen will
teach you all the fundamentals
in a fun and welcoming at-
mosphere.
Sign up for lessons
2008-09 Available Winter Leagues
League Type Monday Contact
Morning Stars Women 8:30 a.m. Bev Greenwaldt: 975-2309
Happy Rollers Women 11:15 a.m. Dena Martin: 584-2192
Methodist Mixed 2 p.m. Ernestine Reid: 546-9415
Desert Blooms Mixed 2 p.m. Roy Jacobsen: 546-7156
Late Starters Mixed 5:30 p.m. Terry King: 975-2509
Part Timers Mixed 8 p.m. Joetta Barness: 546-3364
League Type Tuesday Contact
Repeats Mixed 8:30 a.m. Marie Forman: 544-6170
Keglers Mixed 11 a.m. Marie Forman: 544-6170
Tuesday Peterson Mens Scratch 11 a.m. Stan Smith: 214-8847
Saguaro Mens 11 a.m. Terry King: 975-2509
Sr. Non-Smokers Mixed 2 p.m. Claude Rossignol: 975-0977
Happy Trails Mixed 2 p.m. Mildred Chaoera: 546-9125
Vegas Mixed 5:30 p.m. Irv Glorit: 214-8791
No-Tappers Mixed 6 p.m. Matti Barone: 546-1069
League Type Wednesday Contact
Arizona Traditions Mixed 8:45 a.m. Carolyn Rawie: 583-9059
Travelers Mixed 9:30 a.m. Em Moran: 546-4447
High Rollers Womens 11:15 a.m. Sandy Zickau: 975-9377
Our Lady of Lourdes Mixed 2 p.m. Les Wilbur: 584-0174
Cactus Mens 5:30 p.m. Ralph Varrato: 556-1007
Sr. Drop Outs Mixed 5:30 p.m. Sandy Goff: 584-9252
Mens Classic Mens Scratch 8 p.m. Ron Goff: 584-9252
League Type Thursday Contact
Methodist Too Mixed 8:45 a.m. Dena Martin: 584-2192
Greenhorns Mixed 8:45 a.m. Marie Forman: 544-6170
Lutherans Mixed 8:45 a.m. Cherry Bernard: 975-4309
Snowbirds Mixed 11:30 a.m. Bonnie Griffin: 214-2424
Thursday Ladies Womens Scratch 12 p.m. Mal Jacobson: 546-1145
Feathered Friends Mixed 2 p.m. Roy Jacobson: 546-7156
No-Tap Mixed 2 p.m. Marie Forman: 546-9111
Pioneer Mens 5:15 p.m. Mel Shirey: 214-3308
League Type Friday Contact
Early Girls Womens 8:45 a.m. Lil Suhaysik: 584-4542
Grand Mixers Mixed 11 a.m. Ken Martin: 215-6760
Western Seniors Mens POA 11:15 a.m. Stan Smith: 214-8847
Johnson Mixers Mixed 2 p.m. Jacque Curtis: 640-7656
Friday Mixers Mixed 5:30 p.m. Terry King: 975-2509
Friday Nighters Mixed 8 p.m. Joni Bell: 584-9459
Bowlers plan New Years Eve Party
Member Services would like
to remind residents that if they
have difficulty getting to the
Administrative Offices to pay
their annual dues, they are wel-
come to do so by mail.
Checks can be mailed to the
Recreation Centers of Sun City
West, Attn: Member Services,
19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun
City West, AZ 85375.
Those who mail in their dues
will receive their stickers by
mail to affix to their rec cards.
Did you know Member

Comment Forms are the best
way to contact staff members if
you have a concern and want a
personal response? Simply
pick up a form at any of our fa-
cilities or download one from
www.rcscw.com, fill it out and
drop it off or mail/email it back
to us. Each form has a place
you can check to indicate youd
like to receive a response.
Even if you dont want a re-
sponse but want to alert us to
something, these forms are the
perfect vehicle. Each form is
logged and routed to the appro-
priate staff member before
being forwarded to the General
Manager and Governing Board
for review.
The Rec Centers is looking

for computer-savvy individuals
who would like to volunteer as
monitors in our new Data Re-
source Room at the R.H. John-
son Library. Call Joan at
623-544-6644 for details.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES
MAIN TELEPHONE NUMBER:
623-544-6000
RH JOHNSON REC CENTER:
544-6105
Swimming Pool: 544-6106
Tennis Reservations: 544-6151
Mini Golf, Table Tennis, Arcade,
Racquetball, Bocce: 544-6108
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
KUENTZ REC CENTER:
544-6580
Swimming Pool/Fitness:
544-6561
PALM RIDGE REC CENTER:
544-6580
Swimming Pool/Fitness:
544-6581
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
Arts & Crafts
Sun West Art, Kath-
leen Perry: 544-3245
Basketeers,
Dorothy Barnes: 544-
3154
Calligraphy, Judy
Newlan: 214-1305
Ceramics West,
Jack Marten: 546-8685
Clay Club, Doris
Miller: 293-1657
Copper Cookers,
Joanne Bottorf: 584-
6134
Johnson Lapidary,
Troy Gray: 215-2221
SCW Beaders,
Mary Hester: 584-1012
Leather Carvers,
John Granlund: 977-
8929
Mac-Cro-Knit, Sally
Gallardo: 546-9140
Metal Club, Jeanne
Zalund: 544-1436
Encore Needle &
Craft, Eleanor Hamil-
ton: 214-2990
Photography West,
Harald Johnsen: 215-
3355
Porcelain Painters,
Constance Irmer: 214-
0320
Palo Verde Patch-
ers, Gayle LeGrand:
546-3360
Rosemaling-Euro-
pean Folk Art, Delight
Moum: 584-4134
Rip n Sew, Kathy
Gundersen: 388-6773
Creative Silk Flow-
ers, Rosemarie Read:
214-9712
Toy-Ki Silvercraft,
Donald Swope: 214-
2176
Stained Glass
Crafters, Cher Pe-
tersen: 546-8082
Creative Stitchers,
Barbara Bentsei: 975-
0316
Tole Artists, Peggy
Faucher: 214-2027
Weavers West
Guild, Charles Benson:
584-7537
Woodworking, Mar-
shall Adams: 584-1938
Cards & Games
Kiva West Dupli-
cate Bridge, Richard
Starbuck: 584-1761
Saturday Ladies
Contract Bridge, Car-
olyn Robinson: 214-
7858
Tuesday Contract
Bridge, William Drury:
933-4975
One Partner
Bridge, Urban Hart-
man: 544-4293
SCW Bunco, Vivian
Hennessey: 556-4818
Canasta West,
Leona Szubra: 214-
7444
Five-Hundred Card,
K.C. West: 544-2688
Cribbage, James
Tappen: 444-4246
Saturday Night
Gamesters, Ann Ono:
214-3240
Euchre Card Play-
ers of SCW, William
Scott: 466-8328
Mah Jongg, Eva
Tiberio: 584-3350
Pan Card Club,
Martha Windecker: 556-
9834
Pinochle, David
Crane: 584-6695
Sheepshead, Tony
Richter: 556-1071
Club 52 Card Club,
Ronald Curcio: 266-
4302
Dance
Country Western,
James Cochran: 544-
4208
Hillcrest Ballroom,
Nancy Jenkins: 544-
2376
International Social
Dance, Anna Besmer:
214-0875
Latin Ballroom,
Barbara Coupe: 544-
0805
Line Dancers, Javis
Vice: 584-6970
Westerners Square
Dance, Richard How-
den: 322-5201
Health &
Fitness
Arthritis Club, Ron
Rasmussen: 546-5710
Energetic Exercise,
Melba Franke: 584-
4903
Fitness Club, Alvin
Andrus: 546-9648
Handi-Capables,
Thomas Simard: 544-
2428
Water Fitness,
Penny Plass: 476-5151
Yoga, Judy Archer:
217-2889
Hobbies &
Travel
Agriculture, Janette
Gricol: 584-1465
Coin & Stamp, Fred
Bubeheimer: 544-0871
Computers West,
Robert Kelling: 214-
8589
Garden Club, Ar-
lene Macy: 214-7823
Model Railroad,
Paul Gramnitz: 556-
1183
Recreational Vehi-
cle, Ron Smith: 584-
9071
Rockhounds West,
Bill Blakley: 584-7992
Investment Club, Al
Knoblock: 975-2222
Music &
Performance
Dancing Arts,
Helen Onni: 584-6222
Westernaires Cho-
rus, Lee Puro; 544-
5868
Karaoke, Nona
Uthoff: 584-2661
Musicians Club,
Craig Lee: 584-0308
Organ & Keyboard,
Nan Jones: 214-2561
Rhythm Tappers,
Peg Kuntzelman: 214-
6226
Stardust Theatre
Council, Jan Cooley:
975-4003
Theatre West, Al
Lombardos: 546-3689
Social
Canine Compan-
ions, Ron Ouellette:
584-6776
Sunshine Animal
Club, Robert Stebbins:
544-2356
Club Espaol,
Charlotte Gisriel: 975-
7841
Friends of the Li-
brary, JoAnn Dauer:
214-9170.
Mens Club, John
Kelley: 556-2772
Singles Club,
Norma Wallace: 214-
8232
Womens Social
Club, Barbara Parks:
975-3099
Sports - Golf
Golf Council SCW,
Howard Allnutt: 214-
0583
Deer Valley Men,
Don Berge: 214-1650
Deer Valley
Women, Marilyn
Fagot: 214-1601
Desert Trails Men,
Dennis Bailey: 214-
8853
Desert Trails
Women, Jan Landis:
214-8904
Echo Mesa Men,
Bob Stone: 214-2827
Echo Mesa
Women, Lorraine Saari:
556-4071
Grandview Men,
Bob Baker: 975-4832
Grandview Women,
Dianne Schroetlin: 546-
4626
Lady Putters SCW,
Jeanne Ricard: 546-
8326
Pebblebrook Men,
Noah Murphy: 546-8736
Pebblebrook
Women, Sharon Peb-
ley: 214-8289
Mens Putting,
Manny Zarate: 362-
9164
Pebblebrook
Women Niners, Sally
Peterson: 877-9471
Stardust Men, Lee
Reynolds: 584-1551
Stardust Women,
Karen Hunter: 544-6986
Stardust Women
Niners, Barbara
Scalise: 975-3826
Trail Ridge Men,
Angelo Petrarca: 214-
3353
Trail Ridge Women,
Bonnie Kehoe: 546-
9807
Sports
Crestview Bike
Riders, Faye Fray: 214-
5267
Pickleball, Martha
Wasserman: 975-0764
Mis-Cues Ladies
Billiards, Pat Schmidt:
214-0544
SCW Bocce, Ed
Stroming: 546-5646
Tennis, Mal Jacob-
son: 546-1145
Bowlers Associa-
tion, Glenn Compton:
975-6373
Horseshoe, Louis
Kellner: 214-3903
Johnson Lawn
Bowls, Wanda Penrod:
214-6958
Mini-Golfers, Ver-
non Irby: 975-1118
Racquet Club, Glo-
ria Mitchell, 214-1755
Platform Tennis,
Ron Gliot: 584-7838
Racquetball/ Hand-
ball, Cliff Philpott: 214-
2314
Shuffleboard,
Robert Wilt: 214-9279
SCW Softball, Art
Nelson: 556-9263
Sportsmens, Earl
Fray: 214-5267
Hot Shot Billiards,
Joe Gobell: 687-6619
Table Tennis, Don
Scheidt: 556-1065
Chartered Clubs lead-
ership is subject to
change. The list will be
updated as necessary.
Call 544-6031.
Phone Numbers
Club Contacts
ATTENTION ALL
STATES CLUB MEMBERS
On Nov. 7, 2009, we will have a spe-
cial event for all members of the states
clubs when we have a combination of
all of the states club members joining to-
gether for a wonderful five-night cruise
aboard the beautiful Royal Caribbean
ship, Radiance of the Seas.
We will depart Sun City West by mo-
torcoach to San Diego and, on arrival,
board our ship for a wonderful five
nights of fabulous fun, exciting shows,
great food, and a great opportunity to
meet many of our neighbors who belong
to other Sun City West state clubs.
Just think no airport hassles, just
hop in the bus and off we go to San
Diego for a wonderful cruising experi-
ence. We will stop at two ports of call:
Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada, Mexico.
This is a great way to enjoy a short va-
cation, without breaking your bank ac-
count. There is a price to fit everyones
budget. Prices range from $360 to $390
per person, plus taxes and fees, for an
inside cabin. Prices for an outside ocean
view range from $460 to $480 per per-
son plus taxes and fees. Suites and bal-
cony cabins are also available; call Jean
at the number below for prices.
Best of all, a $50 per-person deposit
on booking will hold your space until
April, which an additional deposit of
$50 per person will be needed. The final
payment is not due until July 2009. Call
Jean at 623-214-8150. Also, there will
be a nominal fee for our bus transporta-
tion to and from San Diego, which will
be decided when we know how many
people will be going (the dollar amount
of the bus will be divided by the number
of participants).
Brochures on the cruise will be sent
to your club, so you can get one from
them if you are interested, or contact
Jean. Dont wait be sure to book early
to be assured of space.
Call Jean at 623-214-8150.
CALIFORNIA
We will have a Christmas Party and
Dinner Dance on Dec. 12 at Union Hills
Country Club. Cocktails will be served
from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and dinner will
be at 6:30. Music will be by Route 66.
The menu includes fillet mignon with
demi-glace, scallop potatoes, zucchini
squash medley, garden salad, rolls, cof-
fee, tea and peppermint stick ice cream
pie. Contact Wilda at 623-584-6817 for
substitutes, if you have diet restrictions.
The January function will be an-
nounced at a later date. Mark your cal-
endars for the Feb. 20 Valentine party at
Luke Air Force Base. Details for both
events will be announced later. A day at
the races is scheduled for March 17, St.
Patricks Day.
A Coastal Wine Cruise is scheduled
May 5-15, 2009, departing from Los
Angeles and going to Vancouver,
Canada. For information and reserva-
tions, call Lyn at 623-977-8800. Please
mention that you are with the Sun City
West California Club.
CANADIAN
The Welcome Back Picnic that was
held in November was a huge success.
The members, new and old, ate pizza
from 5 Star Pizza and were entertained
by the Sun City Stomperz.
The Christmas Luncheon will be held
Dec. 18 at Palmbrook Golf and Country
Club in Sun City. Entertaining us will be
The Ladies in Red, a group of four
former professional singers. Theyll ser-
enade us with many of the old Christ-
mas songs, as well as some of the new
ones.
The January 2009 meeting will fea-
ture a much sought after speaker/author
to address our group. His emphasis will
be on how to enhance relationships
within our family and friends. He uses
humor to lighten up his addresses, so it
should be a fun meeting.
Would you like to become involved
in the Canadian Club? Contact Sylvia
Fillman at 623-933-3118.The cost of
membership is $10 per person and $15
for couples.
IDAHO
Join in the Idaho Club activities be-
ginning with a first Saturday breakfast
beginning 9 a.m. Dec. 6 at My Favorite
Martins. Call Carol at 974-6682 for
reservations.
Well have a Christmas Party on Dec.
11 at I&J Fountains Restaurant. Cost is
$20 for dinner and dancing to a live
band. Call John at 975-4212 for more
information.
Our annual Fish Fry is Feb. 17, 2009,
at Beardsley Park. Bring a salad or
dessert and join the fun. More informa-
tion will follow.
The Idaho Club ladies meet 10:30
a.m. the first and third Fridays of each
month at My Favorite Martins on Bell
Road for cards and lunch. Call Gen at
584-6083 or Helen at 546-6236 for
reservations and information.
Couples Marathon Bridge meets
monthly at members homes for a social
game of bridge. Call LaVon at 594-
9948.
Membership in the Idaho Club is $5
per person yearly. For information on
becoming a member, call Mona at 977-
6328. Snowbirds, Sunbirds: You are cor-
dially invited to join the club and attend
the activities.
KANSAS
The Kansas Club will hold a wine
and cheese party to celebrate the holi-
day season and to say goodbye to the
2008 events. The party will be held 5:30
p.m. Dec. 10 in Summit Room A at the
Palm Ridge Rec Center. The Golden
Saxes will entertain. The host and host-
esses are Keith and Cathy (546-3648)
and Thayne and Leona (975-1332). A
reservation slip can be found in the No-
vember newsletter. Cost is $10 for mem-
bers and $12 for guests.
Kicking off the 2009 activities will be
the annual pig roast on Jan. 28, 2009.
Details and a reservation slip will be in
the December newsletter.
Reservations for the Arizona Broad-
way Theatre presentation of Annie Get
Your Gun on Feb. 15 are going fast.
Cost is $45; sorry, members only. Call
Ed at 214-7185 for further details.
MICHIGAN
The Michigan Club is planning a
potluck dinner on Jan. 15, 2009, to start
the New Year. We will meet at 5 p.m. in
the Foundation Quail Room at the cor-
ner of R.H. Johnson and Stardust boule-
vards, across from Kuentz Rec Center.
Members: Send your coupon from the
Michigan Matters newsletter and a
check for $5 per person attending to the
address on your coupon. Please list on
the coupon the type of dish you plan to
bring. Make checks payable to the
Michigan Club of Sun City West.
Guests can call 584-9246 for informa-
tion and to let us know the type of dish
they plan to bring. The deadline for
checks and reservations is Jan. 8.
The club is planning a bus outing to
Barleens Arizona Opry in Apache Junc-
tion on Feb. 24. Price is $69 per person
and includes the dinner, show and bus.
The bus will depart from the R.H. John-
son parking lot (aisle 17/18) at 4:30 p.m.
Members, mail your checks and the
Michigan Matters coupon to the ad-
dress on the coupon. Guests and those
with questions should call 537-7394.
Reservations and checks are due by Jan.
12. Information: 623-544-4488.
MINNESOTA
All members should have received
their sign-up sheet for the Holiday
Luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Union
Hills Country Club. If you have not,
please call 546-0557. Hope to see you
all there.
Now is the time to mark the date of
Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, for the fabulous
Wine and Cheese Party, which is a great
social gathering of old and new friends.
This is held in the Webb Room of Sun
City West Foundation Building.
Information: 623-546-0557.
NEBRASKA
Plans have been made to attend the
Arizona Dinner Theater in Peoria on
Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, where we will
enjoy dinner and the stage production of
Annie Get Your Gun. We will meet at
the theater at 5:30 p.m. Reservations are
limited and must be submitted no later
than Jan. 2. You will find the reservation
forms in the October and January
newsletters. For information, contact
Judy or Jack at 623-974-1946.
The annual Nebraska Club Luncheon
will begin 11:30 a.m. Feb. 21 at Briar-
wood Country Club. Reservation forms
were in the October newsletter and also
will be in the January newsletter. For in-
formation, contact Lila at 623-322-
2442.
March will again find us attending a
baseball game at the Surprise Stadium.
The date and information about which
teams will be playing will be available
in January. For information, call Patty at
623-214-9344.
The final event for this season will
be the annual Picnic in the Park at
Beardsley Park. The date and time will
be announced later. Contact Roger or
Joyce at 623-266-3557 for information.
The Nebraska Ladies Bridge Club
meets 11:30 a.m. the third Friday of
every month for a luncheon and bridge
at Martins Restaurant located in Sur-
prise at 17300 N. Sun Village Parkway.
Contact Lila at 623-322-2442 for infor-
mation.
Nebraska Singles and Couples have
continued to meet for breakfast at 9 a.m.
every Saturday at Lous Tivoli Gardens
in Sun City. The Nebraska Mens Club
meets at 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Hole
in One in Sun City West. These break-
fast meetings are held throughout the
year.
Membership dues for the 2009 year
are due.
NEW ENGLAND
Several members recently thought,
What good is sitting alone in your
room; come hear the music play, and
enjoyed the musical production of
Cabaret at the Arizona Broadway
Dinner Theatre.
We open the holiday season Dec. 14
with a Champagne Brunch in the Gold
Room at Union Hills Country Club. An-
other exciting year is ahead for socializ-
ing with old and new friends from back
East. The 2009 dues will remain at $8
per member.
NEW JERSEY
The New Jersey State Club invites
you to our wonderful Holiday Party be-
ginning noon Wednesday, Dec. 10, in
the Webb Room of the Sun City West
Foundation Building, 14465 R.H. John-
son Blvd. We will be entertained with
holiday songs of the season by children
from the Nadaburg School, and we will
even be visited by Santa Claus.
There will be a delicious, catered, full
holiday dinner with all the trimmings in-
cluding beer and wine, and music for
your enjoyment. Cost is $22 per mem-
ber, and $24 per guest. Each person is
asked to bring a wrapped $5 gift for a
child labeled for either a boy or girl 5 to
10 years of age.
This event is always very popular;
reservations are required and must be in
by Dec. 3. Please make checks payable
to the New Jersey State Club, and mail
to: 14623 Windcrest Drive, Sun City
West, AZ 85375.
OHIO-SCS
The Ohio Club of the Sun Cities be-
gins the holiday season in style on Tues-
day, Dec. 9, with a dinner dance at
Palmbrook Country Club in Sun City.
Social hour begins at 5 p.m., and dinner
will be served at 6. Dancing to the key-
board music of Diamondbacks organist
Bobby Freeman with vocals by Char-
lene Freeman will begin at 6:30 p.m.
and continue until 9.
Reservations are now being taken and
can be made by contacting Dick at 623-
974-6975. Cost is $35 per person. All
Buckeyes in the area, along with their
guests, are welcome to attend; however,
reservations are a must.
The Ohio Club will enjoy two days of
holiday festivities Dec. 18-19 at the
Prescott Resort in Prescott. In addition
to a visit to downtown Prescott and
Courthouse Square, there will be a bus
trip through the Valley of the Lights in
Prescott Valley. Gingerbread Village
adorns the lobby area of the Prescott Re-
sort. Guests are welcome to join the
Ohio Club on this holiday trip, however,
due to the popularity of the event, this is
only on a space available basis. For in-
formation, call Al at 623-584-9211.
A calendar of 2009 Ohio Club events
will be available the early part of the
New Year. If you have a past connection
with Ohio and are not currently a mem-
ber of the Ohio Club of Sun Cities,
please contact Al, membership chair-
man, at 623-584-9211; or Patti, secre-
tary, at 623-537-7072 to be placed on
the mailing list for the calendar of
events.
OHIO-SCW
The Sun City West Ohio Club meets
for breakfast the first Monday of every
month at Lous Tivoli Gardens in Sun
City.
Our Holiday Party Lunch will be on
Dec. 15 at Luke Air Force Base. Dick
Smith at keyboard will entertain. Watch
your mail for details.
See you for breakfast on Monday,
Dec 1. All Buckeyes are welcome.
PENNSYLVANIA
Officers of the Pennsylvania Club
were re-elected by unanimous vote at a
recent general membership meeting
held in conjunction with their annual
Hawaiian Fest. Congratulations to Russ
and all of his officers and staff. We are
looking forward to another great year
under their leadership.
Members and guests are invited to a
spectacular show of sound, lights and
great food on Dec. 9. We will travel to
Organ Stop Pizza; visit the Temple
Lights and the Phoenix Zoo lights. Tour
price of $38 includes deluxe motor-
coach transportation, entrance fees to
the Phoenix Zoo Lights and to the Tem-
ple lights, bottled water and guide gra-
tuity.
We will depart at 3 p.m. from aisles
19 and 20 of the Maricopa County
Events Center (formerly Sundome)
parking lot, and depart the Phoenix Zoo
at approximately 9:30 p.m. Please note
that the cost of food and beverage and
the drivers gratuity are not included in
the tour price. Reservation coupons are
included in your club newsletter. For in-
formation, call 556-4377.
Board members are diligently work-
ing on activities for 2009, and promise a
fun-filled year of events, parties, and
shows. They remain open to all your
suggestions and welcome your ideas.
WASHINGTON STATE
The Snowbird Cruise turned out to
be fantastic. The ship was lovely and
everyone had a great time. We cele-
brated the 50th anniversary of Graham
and Jean Abbott with a party and vow
renewal in the Penthouse Suite.
If you missed it, you shouldnt have
but we will repeat the cruise again next
year. We already have our cabins up for
assignment; a $25 per person deposit
will hold your space for next October
until April 2009, when another small de-
posit will be due. Final payment is due
in July 2009. Sign up now while the
pickings are good! Prices start at $250
plus tax. Call Jean at 623-214-8150 for
information. The cruise leaves from
Seattle and returns to Seattle after three
nights and four days of fabulous fun.
Dont forget the Dec. 1 Wine and
Cheese Party and annual meeting in
Palm Ridge Summit Hall A. This is a
free members-only event. Call Jean at
623-214-8150 for information and
reservations. No one will be admitted
without a reservation. Sorry no guests at
this event.
Other events are the Holly Jolly
Christmas Show on Dec. 6 at Broadway
Palms; a two-night, three-day tour of
Avi including a lunch cruise on the Col-
orado River and a visit to Oatman on
Jan. 18; and our annual crab feed Feb.
21 at Palm Ridge (Yum! Yum!).
Several other events for the spring are
being finalized and details will be in the
next Washington Newsletter. Guests are
welcome at all of the above functions
except the Wine and Cheese event.
WISCONSIN
Our annual Holiday Dinner-Dance is
Dec. 7 at Luke Air Force Base. Reser-
vations were due Nov. 28, so I hope you
got them in.
Dues for the upcoming year are now
payable to the Wisconsin Club. Mail
them to: Wisconsin Club, 9848 W.
Royal Ridge Drive, Sun City, AZ
85351. They are $6 per person. If you
want to be included in the New Year
Book, do it now. Name tags can also be
ordered for $5 by calling Bev at 623-
214-7311.
Watch your mailbox for the flyers for
the coming winter months. They will in-
clude a Luke AFB tour and luncheon,
pizza party, day trip to Buckys Casino,
Arizona Broadway play and luncheon,
a golf outing and much more. They
should arrive between Christmas and
New Years.
Information: 623-546-6129 or 623-
623-544-6100 PAGE 14 DECEMBER 2008
All States Club
Submit All States Club news by
the first day of each month (for
the next months publication) to
azsunmama@cox.net. All sub-
missions for January are due by
Dec. 1. If you do not have a com-
puter, please print and mail to:
22211 Lobo Lane, Sun City
West, AZ 85375.
Friday, Dec. 5
Chartered Clubs Treasurers
Meeting from 9 to 11 a.m., or 1
to 3 p.m. in Palm Ridges Aca-
cia Room. Call Peggy at 623-
544-6031 to confirm your
attendance.
Tuesday, Dec. 9
Chartered Clubs Treasurers
Meeting from 9 to 11 a.m., or 1
to 3 p.m. in Palm Ridges Aca-
cia Room. Call Peggy at 623-
544-6031 to confirm your
attendance.
Thursday, Dec. 11
The Duttons Christmas
shows begin 3 and 7 p.m. in
Palm Ridge. Tickets are $25
and $22.50. Dont miss this
fun, energetic and talented fam-
ily from Branson. Their conta-
gious enthusiasm will put you
in the holiday spirit.
Friday, Dec. 12
Avoid the Rush from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. at the Village Store.
Get your Christmas shopping
done early at this special event
right here at your Village Store
in Sun City West. Free and
open to the public. Snacks will
be served.
Saturday, Dec. 13
Ready to Start Living Golf
Outing at Stardust Golf
Course. Two shotguns are
planned. Designed for prospec-
tive residents age 55 and older
who want a sneak peak at our
resort retirement living. Sun
City West residents wanting to
serve as ambassadors should
call Stardust at 623-544-6012
by Dec. 5. Regular fees apply.
Tuesday, Dec. 16
Holiday Party with Santa and
the Sun Cities Chamber Or-
chestra begins 6 p.m. in the
R.H. Johnson Social Hall.
Cookies and hot cocoa will be
served.
Wed., Dec. 31
New Years Eve Dinner and
Dance 7 p.m. at Palm Ridge.
Tickets: $50 for residents, and
$60 for non-residents.
Dec. 4
MILLION DOLLAR BABY
(2004) This Oscar-winning film fol-
lows an unskilled, determined, young,
female athlete who aspires to be a pro
boxing champion,
and enlists two
aging boxers to
train her. Pained
by estrangement
from his daughter,
trainer Frankie
Dunn isnt pre-
pared for boxer
Maggie Fitzgerald
to enter his life.
But Maggie even-
tually convinces Dunn and his cohort to
help her get to the top. Oscars for best
picture, best actress, best supporting
actor and best director. Clint Eastwood,
Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman (2h-
12m; never shown in SCW)
Dec. 11
SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS
(1957) Charles A. Lindberghs solo
flight from New York to Paris in 1927
paved the way for advances in avia-
tion. Lucky Lindys early airborne
mail runs led to the conception and cre-
ation of transatlantic
aircraft. Academy
Award winning di-
rector Billy Wilder
pilots this soaring ad-
venture through the
trials and tribulations
of an American hero.
James Stewart, Patri-
cia Smith (2h-15m; never shown in
SCW)
Dec. 18
HOLIDAY INN
(1942) Tired of show biz, Jim Hardy
retires and converts a farm into an inn
that is only open on holidays. Then he
competes against his pal for a singer-
dancers affection. This love-triangle
romantic comedy
introduces Irving
Berlins Oscar-win-
ning White
Christmas, as well
as many of his other
tunes. Bing
Crosby, Fred As-
taire, Marjorie
Reynolds (1h-41m;
never shown in SCW)
Dec. 25
NO MOVIE (CHRISTMAS DAY).
Stardust Theatre
Located at Kuentz Recreation
Center at R. H. Johnson and Star-
dust Boulevards. Donation: $2 per
person. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show-
time is at 7. Sponsored by the
Friends of the R.H. Johnson Library.
(All movies are shown in the digi-
tal DVD format.)
Hearing assisted devices now
available for your use. Only bottled
water is allowed in the theater.
Events & Activities
Thursday Nite Movies
Fitness
TRAINING
A Sun Health professional
will demonstrate the proper
use of Rec Centers fitness
equipment from 2 to 3 p.m.
Thursdays according to the
following schedule. Sign up
at the monitors stations.
R.H. Johnson
Dec. 11
Kuentz
None
Beardsley
Closed
Palm Ridge
Dec. 18
Colleen Daily, owner of Daily Fitness, lis-
tens to Dave Edstrom during a personal train-
ing consultation at Palm Ridge Fitness Center.
Dave is considering working with a personal
trainer and wants to find out the benefits of
doing so. Investing in a personal trainer
might seem a little frivolous with todays
economy, but its an investment that pays off,
states Colleen. Just ask any Daily Fitness
client and theyll agree. Studies confirm that
exercise is not an option after age 55, its a ne-
cessity. The physiological changes of an aging
body require an exercise program that builds
muscle, increases flexibility and improves car-
diovascular strength. It needs to be a program
thats safe, effective and designed to address
individual medical issues. Theres no one
size fits all exercise program.
A personal trainer draws from an endless
well of exercise possibilities to meet client
needs. A personal trainer provides educational
expertise and positive encouragement every
step of the way. Daily Fitness trainers are cer-
tified by recognized national fitness associa-
tions, and have additional certification as
senior fitness specialists. They are experts at
designing comprehensive exercise programs
for the senior population.
To get details on services available, contact
Daily Fitness at 623-256-7901. A fitness pro-
fessional will be happy to provide you with a
free consultation. Gift certificates are available
for holiday giving.
The Rec Centers receives a portion of Daily
Fitness proceeds generated at the four recre-
ation centers. Those funds go back into im-
proving the fitness centers and their
equipment.
Tips for Seniors from Daily Fitness
The Recreation staff offers
tours of its four recreation cen-
ters the second full week of
every month, with two conven-
ient 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 follow-
ing 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
A personal trainer is a good investment
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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:
PRESCOTT GINGERBREAD
VILLAGE
FRIDAY, DEC. 5
Come away with us to an indoor winter won-
derland. Enjoy the creativity and ingenuity of
the artists who create these gingerbread mas-
terpieces. Marvel at the intricate details! Then
enjoy a docent tour at the Sharlot Hall
Museum, and a stroll in downtown Prescott.
Jump into Christmas on this festive trip. cost is
$51 per person.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS
SPECTACULAR TOUR
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008
Our Holiday Lights Spectacular Tour
includes visits to the Phoenix Zoo Lights,
Mormon Temple, luxurious coach transporta-
tion, snacks and drinks and a professional tour
guide. At the zoo you will enjoy an amazing
display of more than 2 million holiday lights
covering the entire grounds of the zoo. Depart
the zoo at 7:30 p.m. and head for the beauti-
fully decorated Mormon Temple in Mesa. At
the temple stop will be 30 minutes. On the
return trip, we will visit some of the elegantly
decorated homes and neighborhoods in the
Phoenix area. The estimated arrival back to
Sun City West is 9:45 p.m. Happy holidays!
Cost is $55 per person.
SEDONA LIGHTS
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17
The Christmas season finds Sedona wrapped
in festive adornment, beckoning visitors with
twinkling lights and an array of memory mak-
ing activities. The enchantment begins as you
drive over the hills and through the Coconino
National Forest. Pinion pines and juniper trees
brimming with garlands and other baubles dot
the roadside. If youve ever been to
Tlaquepaque, you know its a great place to
find unusual one-of-a-kind gifts. It features 40
shops, galleries and restaurants. The Spanish-
style courtyards and cobblestone streets come
alive with carolers, mariachis, Santa and his
reindeer, a petting zoo and horse-drawn car-
riages. The Festival of Lights begins once it
becomes dark. A half-hour walking tour
around the area completes this wonderful way
to begin the holiday season. Cost is $65 per
person.
ROSE BOWL PARADE 2009
TUESDAY, DEC. 30, 2008-
THURSDAY, JAN. 1, 2009
Enjoy the beautiful pageantry and tradition
of magnificent floral floats, high stepping
equestrians and spirited marching bands in this
annual event. This years theme is Hats off to
Entertainment. The trip includes two nights at
the Hilton Universal City, one full breakfast,
one box breakfast, one box lunch, one dinner,
a float barn tour, reserved seats for the Rose
Parade, a souvenir program and pin, and driv-
er and gratuities. Cost is $699 per person dou-
ble occupancy, and $979 per person single
occupancy.
VALLEY OF THE SUN TOUR
TUESDAY, JAN. 13, 2009
Get to know the greater Phoenix area as we
explore the Valley of the Sun, including
Carefree, Scottsdale, Tempe and Phoenix.
Theres a lot to learn about your hometown,
including stories about the past and present of
the Phoenix Metro area. Our professional tour
guide will make this tour interesting, entertain-
ing and educational. This is a must-do if
youve never been. From Sun City West, well
head for Carefree in the pristine high desert of
Scottsdale, where youll experience the dra-
matic landscape and all that surrounds this
beautiful area. Then its on to North Scottsdale
and El Pedregal, where therell be plenty of
time to shop and browse all the many galleries,
boutiques and artisan craft stores. This is home
to the Heard Museum North, where there are
cafes and restaurants to relax in and enjoy the
scenery. Old Town Scottsdale is our next stop,
then its on to Tempe, home to Arizona State
University, Sun Devil Stadium and Gammage
Auditorium, as well as Tempe Town Lake. In
Phoenix, youll see Bank One Ballpark, U.S.
Airways Center, the Federal Court House,
Arizona Center and the State Capitol. Well
experience a docent tour of the Capitol, then
return to Sun City West. Cost is $45 per per-
son.
SCOTTSDALE CULINARY
INSTITUTE
Youll taste the creations of future chefs in
LEcole, the institutes Mobile 3-star rated
restaurant. This is the highest award granted
for student-operated restaurants. LEcole fea-
tures a complete meal of several courses
offered at a fixed price. The six-course meal
will be created by master chefs, and highlights
the classic cuisine of France. We have made
arrangements for our guests to dine in private.
After lunch there will be time for shopping at
Scottsdale Fashion Mall and /or sight-seeing in
Old Town Scottsdale. Cost is $70 per person.
PHOENIX COYOTES VS.
DETROIT RED WINGS
The Motor Citys Red Wings take on our
Phoenix Coyotes at jobing.com arena, and
weve got your tickets to the game. Join us for
just $86 per person, which includes motor-
coach transportation, a tour guide and the
game tickets.
TALIESIN WEST
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21, 2009
Travel with us to Taliesin West in Scottsdale,
where youll enjoy an hour and a half tour of
Frank Lloyd Wrights newly restored living
quarters and the dramatic Taliesin West Living
Room, known by Wright as the Garden
Room. His architecture philosophy consisted
of organic architecture, organic education and
conservation of the natural environment. After
the tour, well stop for lunch at Abuelos
Mexican Restaurant. Cost is $82 per person.
TUBAC ANNUAL FESTIVAL
THURSDAY, FEB. 5, 2009
Tubac is located about 40 miles south of
Tucson in Santa Cruz County. It was founded
in 1752 as a Spanish presidio, or fort. It is the
oldest European settlement in what would later
become the state of Arizona. The area offers
more than 120 shops, studios and galleries.
The Tubac Festival showcases the work of
hundreds of visiting artists, craftspersons and
musicians from around the country and North
America. The weekend also features regional
musical performances and demonstrations.
PHOENIX SUNS VS. GOLDEN
STATE WARRIORS
FRIDAY, FEB. 6, 2009
For your convenience, well provide motor-
coach transportation and the game tickets for
this match up at American West Arena. Cost is
$112 per person.
ALGODONES, MEXICO
SATURDAY, FEB. 7, 2009
People are friendly and prices are low in
Algodones, a town located near Yuma. We will
stop at a fast food restaurant in Gila Bend in
the morning so you can get breakfast or coffee,
and again on the return trip.
The motorcoach parks on the U.S. side of the
border and you walk about 100 yards to cross
into Mexico. A valid passport is required. We
provide transportation only; no tour guide. In
Algodones, you will have four hours to spend
bargaining, shopping or just enjoying the dif-
ferent culture. We have plenty of room in our
couchs luggage bays to bring home your pur-
chases. There are several nice restaurants in
Algodones for lunch. Well return to the Valley
about 8:30 p.m. Cost is $42 per person.
ROCKY POINT
TUESDAY-THURSDAY, FEB. 10-12, 2009
Join the fun south of the border in beautiful
Rocky Point, Mexico! It is located on the Sea
of Cortez just 66 miles from the U.S. border.
Many Americans frequent Rocky Point to
enjoy the beaches, the gorgeous sunsets and
the fresh ocean breeze. You must have two
forms of ID a drivers licenseor ID card
and an official copy of your birth certificate or
passport. Well stay at the Penasco del Sol
Hotel. Highlights include a coach tour of the
area, a shopping excursion, a stop at the
Seafood Market, and of course, plenty of time
for hanging out at the beach and sight-seeing.
Cost is $355 per person double occupancy, and
$462 per person single occupancy.
ARABIAN HORSE SHOW
MONDAY, FEB. 16, 2009
Youll enjoy lunch at McCormick Ranch
Golf Club and a visit to the Arabian Horse
Show at West World in Scottsdale during this
fun trip east. The two-entree buffet meal with
dessert is fantastic. Entree choices are
Burgundy beef tips with bow tie pasta, and
roast turkey breast with whipped potatoes. The
meal is served with tossed salad, fresh veg-
etable medley, fresh breads, beverages and
dessert. At the Arabian Horse Show, youll see
the magnificent animals compete in different
disciplined categories ranging from Pleasure
Western and Pleasure Country English to
Mounted Native Costume Championship.
There are also two heated big-top tents hous-
ing more than 400 vendors that you can visit.
Well stay for the Platinum Performance
Liberty event, which is one of the more enjoy-
able parts of the show.
PHOENIX COYOTES VS.
EDMONTON OILERS
MONDAY, FEB. 16, 2009
Well provide motorcoach transportation, a
tour guide and the game tickets as our Phoenix
Coyotes take on the Edmonton Oilers. Cost is
$75 per person.
FOUNTAIN HILLS
ART FESTIVAL
FRIDAY, FEB. 20, 2009
The Fountain Hills Great Hills is held in the
month of February. Youll be there on the first
day of this three-day event. This juried art fair,
which attracts more than 200,000 visitors, fea-
tures nearly 480 artists and artisans from
across the United States and around the globe.
There will be food booths and seating areas
throughout the venue, with great breakfast,
lunch and rest stops situated at locations in the
middle and both ends of the festival area.
There will be live music featuring Brule and
his award winning Native American group.
DOLLY STEAMBOAT CRUISE
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17, 2009
Catch a glimpse of the Apache Trail with a
beautiful Canyon Lake Cruise and a hearty,
home-cooked meal at the Mining Camp
Restaurant. Youll cruise the secluded inner
waterway of the Junior Grand Canyon, and
learn the history of the Apache Trail and
Canyon Lake. Enjoy the flora and fauna of the
lower Sonoran Desert, and hear the legend and
lore of the superstition Mountains. After our
cruise, well stop at the Mining Camp
Restaurant and Trading Post in Apache
Junction for an all-you-can-eat meal. Cost is
$115 per person.
SOUTH MOUNTAIN
FARM TOUR
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009
Enjoy this 12 acre farm nestled between 100
pecan trees on an ancient riverbed, where the
natural sand deposits enliven the soil, creating
the perfect medium for growing beautiful root
vegetables, tasty greens and gorgeous flowers.
After the guided tour and lessons in farming,
you will enjoy lunch from the Farm Kitchen.
Taste the amazing difference between organic
ingredients versus the store bought versions
were used to.Cost is $68 per person.
PHOENIX SUNS VS.
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
Come see LeBron James and the rest of the
Cleveland Cavaliers take on our Phoenix Suns.
Well provide motorcoach transportation and
the game tickets for this match up at American
West Arena, Cost is $112 per person.
VERDE CANYON
RAILROAD/SEDONA
Were going first class on the train, so you
wont want to miss this trip. This is a two-day
tour that will take you through Prescott,
overnight in Sedona, and on a train ride on the
Verde Canyon Railroad. This ride is known as
the longest-running nature show in Arizona,
so come on board and join us. Cost is $361 per
person, double occupancy; and $425 per per-
son, single occupancy.
WINE COUNTRY AND
REAGAN LIBRARY
SUNDAY-THURS., MARCH 15-19, 2009
Journey with us through California, includ-
ing Santa Barbara, The American Riviera,
Solvang and Riverside, Calif., while experi-
encing wonderful adventures at the Reagan
Library and Air Force One Pavilion. The new
Nancy Reagan exhibit features AFirst Ladys
Style, revealing more than 80 of her dresses,
suits and gowns. The exhibit will illustrate the
important roles Mrs. Reagan played while in
the White House as First lady, hostess and
ambassador. From wonderful food and wine
tasting, to elegant hotels, this trip has it all.
Well tour the Gainey Vineyard and enjoy a
grape and wine tasting, as well as a picnic
lunch. Well also tour the Santa Barbara
Mission and Santa Barbara Courthouse, and
the Danish town of Solvang.
Cost is $1,099 per person double occupancy,
and $1,500 per person single occupancy.
TOURS & SCHEDULING
Open 8 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays.
We accept cash, Visa, MasterCard
and Discover. Trips and tours must be
purchased in person at Tours and
Scheduling, 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd.
Travel Opportunities
Travel Opportunities
AGRICULTURAL
Its December! I cant believe it.
Another great gardening year is over
a year of healthy vegetables grown
by you and me, a year of hard work,
of fun in the sun. We are so lucky to
have these gardens. Its not easy
work. I think I know what farmers go
through: the bugs that challenge us,
the water problems (too much, too lit-
tle), the fertilizers that promise bigger
and better of everything.
But even with the problems, its all
worth it, knowing were eating some-
thing that wont be recalled, and get-
ting exercise to keep us strong as we
age. We make friends along the way,
and these are the golden years.
In spite of the loopers and aphids,
the cabbage and broccoli are getting
bigger every day. Tomatoes are still a
challenge. Some look good but other
members are pulling out ones that
have curly-top. For another way to
plant tomatoes, check out plot 97/98.
Stan plants his in deep wells, deep
waters once a week, and has good
luck with this method. Tomatoes and
peppers will need cover if the temper-
ature is in the 30s. A frost blanket or
sheets may keep them from freezing;
even if the vine freezes, the tomatoes
can be picked and will ripen at home.
Ive cut my asparagus back. This
should be done when they turn brown.
I cut the stalks low to the ground and
add manure. In spring, I dig the ma-
nure in around the plants; take care
not to dig too deep as the crowns are
right beneath the surface. Grapes can
use some 21-0-0 in January. You can
continue to reseed carrots and radish,
also small white turnip. Everyone is
picking snow peas. They are so good
raw and in stir fries. They freeze well,
too. Grocery stores charge $3.99 for a
small pack. For a couple dollars, you
can grow enough for all season. Bush
beans were plentiful, as were yellow
and green beans, and whole rows of
pole beans. Buttercup squash is a fa-
vorite. It keeps well in a cool spot and
is wonderful microwaved with brown
sugar, butter and cinnamon. You can
freeze it after cooking, too. Strawber-
ries may need iron if you have leaves
that are turning pale green.
We will be getting our onions in
early December. They grow best in di-
rect sunlight. The growers suggest
making a trench in the center of your
bed 4 inches deep; distribute a half
cup fertilizer every 10 feet, cover with
2 inches soil and plant transplants 6
inches from trench on each side of the
bed. Dont plant in the trench. Three
weeks after planting the onions will
need additional nitrogen (21-0-0), one
cup per 20 foot row, spread down the
center of the top of the bed. Onions
are heavy feeders and will need addi-
tional nitrogen every three weeks.
Olin Miller uses super phosphate (0-
45-0) to get larger onions. If you de-
cide to use that, he suggests you stop
using when the onions begin to form
bulbs due to sulfur content. Its OK to
use before because the sulfur will help
to acidify the alkaline soil, and the ni-
trogen helps with the top growth.
Water the transplants right after plant-
ing. They need a lot of water, but wa-
tering overhead can cause foliage
diseases. If the tops turn yellow,
youre giving them too much water.
The website www.guardian.co.uk/en-
vironment/2008/may/23/wildlife.en-
dangeredspecies/print has an article
on honeybees linking pesticides to
their devastation.
We still have plots available and
there is still time to plant a winter gar-
den. Call 584-1465 for information.
We are located at 17800 137th Drive.
Dont forget, Marie Coulter will be
taking donations of turkeys, vegeta-
bles, and anything else you can spare
for a Christmas dinner to Westside
food bank. This year more than ever,
families are in need of our help. Sign-
up sheets for Christmas luncheon are
on the board. If youd like to be an of-
ficer, see Dorothy Wade and her
helpers. Thanks to all the officers and
monitors for another great year.
BASCW
The Bowling Association of Sun
City West was established to further
Sun City West residents enjoyment in
bowling. We sponsor several events
throughout the year for your pleasure.
We sponsor 9 Pin No-Tap bowling
every other Saturday night, a Hall of
Fame Dinner in October and an Over-
Average Tournament in March. Our
next major event is the New Years
Eve No Tap Tournament and Cham-
pagne Breakfast. Membership fee for
the club is $5 per year and is open to
all Rec Centers members in good
standing. Membership applications
may be obtained at Johnson Lanes
monitors desk.
BASKETEERS
We hope you enjoyed our display
of hand-made baskets at the Arts and
Crafts Fair last month. Perhaps you
even considered learning the craft of
basket weaving. If so, stop by and see
us. We meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mondays and Thursdays, and from 6
to 9 p.m. Thursdays, in Room 4 at
Kuentz Rec Center. On Tuesday
mornings, we meet from 9 a.m. to
noon in Room 3.
We welcome newcomers and pro-
vide lessons for beginners. And we
have a lot of fun!
During our general meeting in No-
vember we elected new officers.
These officers will be installed at our
Christmas Party on Thursday, Dec. 4.
We wish you a joyful holiday sea-
son!
Information: 623-584-4699 or 623-
544-6291.
BEADERS
The Sun City West Beading Club
meets from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays and
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays in
Beardsley Rec Centers Room 5.
The general meeting was held Oct.
20. The highlight of the meeting was
the trunk show by Amy Loh-Kupser,
beading instructor, author and artist,
who presented a variety of techniques
and beautiful beading projects. The
club is working on a schedule for Feb-
ruary where Amy will be available for
classes. If you are interested in bead-
ing, come join us. The dues are $10
per year, and beginner classes are
available at no charge. Most other
classes are free.
BOCCE CLUB
Deck the lanes with balls of white
and blue. Fa, la, la, la, la, la. Tis the
season to be jolly, so join your friends
at the Bocce Courts, la, la, la, la!
Our kick-off party will be held be-
fore the publication of this column, so
we will let you know the results in the
next months column. We bet we had
a good time.
Quote: The good feeling in giving
will last longer than the good feeling
of receiving. Feel good!
Name your top five Christmas
movies and Christmas songs of all
times. Make those lists, and then see if
you agree with the experts at the end
of the column. We know you will be
100 percent correct because they are
your favorites. No peeking!
On sale: bocce T-shirts, hats and vi-
sors. Call Jo Taschler at 584-7079 for
available sizes and prices. These
make good stocking stuffers.
There is no scheduled league play
from Dec. 21 to Jan. 4.
In the month of December, our
training classes will be free for the
first 100 who sign up. You better
hurry!
We need applicants to serve as offi-
cers for our Bocce Club, to fill expir-
ing positions. Volunteer now and
receive valuable training for these po-
sitions. We are looking for members
who are committed to the betterment
of our club and all its members. In
other words, those willing to spread
the joy of bocce to all. Apply today
for a wonderful experience for just a
few hours of your valuable time.
Youll like it. Call 546-5646 for more
information. We dont care what po-
litical party you belong to; just join
our party, the party of fun and friend-
ship.
Why do people kiss under the
mistletoe at Christmas time? Who
cares! Its all about fun. Bocce players
kiss the pallino, and thats a lot of fun,
too!
Have a very Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year, and a wonderful
year of playing our great game of
bocce ball. Come join our Bocce Club
and make it your Bocce Club.
Answer to Christmas Movies and
Songs: 1. Its a Wonderful Life, 2. A
Christmas Carol, 3. Miracle on 34th
Street, 4. White Christmas, 5. Christ-
mas in Connecticut.
Songs: 1. Jingle Bells, 2. Rudolph
the Red Nosed Reindeer, 3. Frosty the
Snow Man, 4. Silent Night, 5. Ill Be
Home for Christmas.
Information: 623-546-1632 or 623-
546-5646.
CALLIGRAPHY WEST
The Calligraphy Club meetings for
the month of December are a little
shorter due to the holiday, but I must
say they will be fun-filled. On Dec. 1,
we will be having our Club Christmas
Party. This again is being planned by
Mary Kocha and Pat Korver.
Each club member is asked to bring a
wrapped $10 gift for the Grab Bag.
I just love being surprised. The party
starts at 1 p.m. Hope to see you then!
Scrapbooking dates for December
are: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 5; 6 to 9
p.m. Dec. 10; and 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 17.
Contact Char Stiehl at 584-6457 for
information. To round off the month,
on Monday, Dec. 8, we will be doing
outreach with Judy Jones. This is the
last time we will be meeting to do the
Holiday Treats this year. Please stop
by and give us a helping hand for this
uplifting project.
Our last meeting for the year is on
Monday, Dec. 15. Athena Eary will be
doing a wonderful workshop. Plan on
attending. The Calligraphy Club
meets 1 p.m. Mondays in Room 5 at
Kuentz. Also, information is posted
on our very informative website;
check www.scwclubs.com. Merry
Christmas and have a healthy and safe
holiday.
CERAMICS WEST
The club is open from 8 a.m. to 3
p.m. Monday through Friday, and
from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and
fourth Saturday of each month.
Our general meeting will begin 9
a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, in the R.H.
Johnson Social Hall East. On Friday,
Dec. 5, we will celebrate the holiday
season with a party at Palm Ridge Rec
Center starting at 5 p.m. Please stop
in at the office to get your tickets.
Marilyn Culver is holding a
Christmas Boot workshop starting
at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. She will
also hold a Patinas workshop at 9
a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9.
Nancy and Lynn will hold their
Anything Workshop on Wednesday,
Dec. 10, with cake to celebrate the
December birthdays at 11 a.m.
A Playful Penguins class will be
held by Kathy Rimlinger beginning
8:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11. This
class will continue on Friday, if
needed.
A Peacocks class will be given
by Imogene Beverly at 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 16. Part 2 of this class
will be held Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Vivian Jackson will hold a White
Beads Turtle class from 8:30 a.m. to
noon Thursday, Dec. 18.
The club will close on Wednesday,
Dec. 24, and will open again on Jan. 5
for the Christmas and New Years hol-
idays.
For more information on any of
these classes or workshops, please
call the club at 623-546-0975.
Ceramics West Club wishes all of
our friends and neighbors in Sun City
West a happy holiday season.
CLAY CLUB
We are now selling our beautiful
pots and handbuilt items in the Clay
Club window at the Beardsley Rec
Center, besides what is displayed and
sold at the Village Store. Come on in
and check us out.
Now that the Fall Arts and Craft
Show is over, we are gearing up for
our third annual Pot Party, which is
held at our Beardsley Rec Center Stu-
dio. The party is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Feb. 21. Mark it on your calendar
please.
We wish to thank everyone who
came and bought our wonderful
pieces and who bought raffle tickets
at the fall fair. We also enjoyed all the
browsers, next time shoppers.
The Clay Club is open from 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday,
and from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and
Thursday evenings.
CLUB ESPAOL
See Spanish Club.
CLUB 52
If you enjoy playing Texas Hold
Em Poker, come and join us from
5:30 to 9:45 p.m. Tuesday and Thurs-
day in Building H (aka the Mens
Club) on Meeker Boulevard. We also
play from 1 to 5:30 p.m. on the third
Sunday of each month. Ladies and
gentlemen are welcome at the ses-
sions.
COIN AND STAMP
The Coin Section on Dec. 2 will
present guest speaker Richard Smith,
a well established and highly re-
spected coin dealer in the Valley. His
vast experience and knowledge com-
bined with his story telling ability will
surely be a fun evening! All you need
is your rec card to attend. On Dec. 9,
the club will hold its annual holiday
party for its members. Meetings are
held from 7 to 8 p.m. in Room 3 at
Kuentz Rec Center, on the Stardust
side.
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. Check the website for the
date of the next CW general member-
ship meeting. Sun City West residents
may attend three CW meetings before
joining the club. Complete informa-
tion on CW, PCUG, and MacsWest
can be found on our club website:
http://www.computerswest.org. New
member orientation begins 8 a.m.
Dec. 3 in the Palo Verde Room at
Palm Ridge.
CW members receive individual-
ized help with computer problems at
the club. Fellow members provide
these services, as well as instruction
on the use of hardware and software.
The Help Group is at Computers West
at Palm Ridge from 7 to 9 a.m.
Wednesdays.
We need your old cell phones!
Computers West was honored for
being the top single site collection
center for Cell Phones for Soldiers in
the United States. We have already
collected over 2,400 cell phones.
Great job, but were not through yet!
These donated cell phones are con-
verted into telephone cards that are
given to our soldiers in Iraq and
Afghanistan. The cell phones are re-
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each month for the following months
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ARYS REC CENTER NEWS IS
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cycled, so they will not be adding to
our landfills. All area residents are en-
couraged to drop off their old cell
phones. Remind your relatives,
friends, and neighbors not to throw
away those old phones! Donation
boxes are also found at the following
clubs and organizations: PORA, Cal-
ligraphy, Dance, Library, Metal Club,
Photography and Stained Glass.
PC Users Group: Check our web
site at www.computerswest.org for
the date and time of our next general
meeting and for program information.
Our holiday party will be Dec. 7.
Check our website for details.
From 8 to 10 a.m. Mondays, Be-
ginning Windows is presented in the
Palo Verde Room located in the Palm
Ridge Rec Center. This is the very
best way to start your PC and Com-
puters West/PCUG learning experi-
ence. This class not only helps you
learn about PCs, but about our great
club, too. Dont miss Open Discus-
sions from 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays
in the Palo Verde room.
Internet discussions are held from
3:30 to 5:30 p.m. the first and third
Wednesdays in the Palo Verde room.
Computer Digital Photography is
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first and
third Wednesdays the Palo Verde
room. This is a demo and discussion
group and runs through April.
Vista How To class is from 1 to 3
p.m. Thursdays. This is a demo of the
newest PC operating system. Updated
Vista How To books are available
for purchase. Outlook Express/Win-
dows Mail workshops will begin in
January and run from 10:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Be sure to check
out the Palo Verde Room schedule.
Want hands-on training? Then sign
up for Windows Basics, Windows XP
Level 2, Word, PowerPoint, Graphics
in Word, Windows MovieMaker,
Excel, and Adobe Photoshop Ele-
ments. Look for sign up binders in
Room A at Palm Ridge.
XP-Level 2 will begin on Wednes-
day, Jan. 7, and will run from 10:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Be sure to sign up.
If youve never stopped in at a
Flight Simulator group meeting,
youre missing out on a fun time. The
group meets 10:30 a.m. the second
(Dec. 10) and fourth Wednesdays of
every month 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.
Beginners, intermediate, and sea-
soned PC users alike will find a class
that will suit their needs. The infor-
mation available at these meetings is
boundless. How do you get more in-
formation on these classes? Go to
http://www.computerswest.org , click
on PCUG, and then the calendar for
the Palo Verde Room or Room B.
Click on the class that interests you
and detailed information will pop up
on that class. You do not need to be a
member of Computers West to peruse
the calendars. We hope the classes,
workshops and discussion groups will
entice you to join. We want to share
the joys of learning a new skill.
MacsWest meets 1 p.m. every
Tuesday and Friday in the Palo Verde
Room from September through May.
Tuesdays are designed to be Ques-
tion and Answer sessions, and a spe-
cial program is planned for each
Friday meeting. You are sure to learn
something new at each meeting. Mac-
sWest is a fun group of people who
combine education and having a good
time. Check the current MacsWest
Newsletter (www.macswest.org) for
updated information. Specific details
on meeting topics, our monthly
newsletter, class offerings, and other
Macintosh information can be found
there. Classes and help groups have
begun. Check the MacsWest web site
for details. Be sure to check out both
the Tuesday and Friday meetings.
Stop by and see what we are all about.
We are always looking for new mem-
bers. We welcome visitors to our
meetings.
Our holiday party will be at Luke
Air Force Base on Jan. 13. Be sure to
sign up. A fun time will be had by all!
Be sure to keep watching our web
site for upcoming classes. Classes fill
up quickly and signing up on-line is
easy. Go to www.macswest.org and
click on classes. Sign up for classes
online and the instructor will e-mail
you back. Bring your fee to the first
class session. Cant get easier than
that! Check out our new website and
see what is available. If there is a class
that you are willing to teach, please let
us know.
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. Our weekly Green Ap-
ples group is on Tuesdays. If you are
new Mac user, this is the place for
you. It is a free class for MacsWest
members that meets 2:15 p.m. every
Tuesday in the Palo Verde Room. Mac
users are always willing to give a
helping hand.
MacsWest will be holding a raffle
for a 16GB iPod starting in January.
The iPod is both Mac and PC com-
patible. It holds 3,500 songs, 20 hours
of video, and 20,000 photos. Watch
CW and Mac meetings for tickets,
which will be $2 each, or six for $10.
Details of where else you can pur-
chase tickets will be forthcoming. The
drawing will be March 6 at the Mac
general meeting, and the winner need
not be present to win.
Whether you are a PC or Macin-
tosh user, dont forget to give back to
your club by signing up to monitor.
Its a fun way to get to know other
members of the club, as well as fa-
miliarize yourself with all our clubs
have to offer. With the signing of the
pledge to monitor once during the en-
rollment period that was included in
the new or renew payment envelopes,
we hope to see lots of new faces at the
desk. Be sure to go to www.comput-
erswest.org and click on Schedule
under Monitors to sign up. Monitor
training sessions will be held 1 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 22. Sign up in the
Computers West office on the bulletin
board in front of the monitors desk.
CONTRACT BRIDGE
Tally sales begin at 11:30 a.m. and
play begins at noon Tuesdays in
Beardsley Rec Centers rooms 1, 2
and 3. Men, women, singles and cou-
ples are welcome.
You dont have to bring a partner,
but if you do, you play the first of four
rounds of six hands with that partner.
After the first round, you play the re-
maining three rounds with different
partners. Daily play fees are 50 cents
for members and $1 for guests. An-
nual fee is $3.
COPPER COOKERS
December is a busy month in our
club. Beginning classes are ongoing.
Classes are open to all Sun City West
residents with a rec card.
Stop by the studio at the Beardsley
Rec Center to tour the facilities and
discover the art of copper enameling.
The beginning classes are a prerequi-
site for advanced classes in cloisonn,
silkscreen and glass. Further informa-
tion can be obtained by calling 623-
544-6532.
At 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, the
annual club inventory is scheduled.
Club members are encouraged to at-
tend. The more people doing this job,
the faster it goes. This is a Rec Center
requirement that we must fulfill each
year.
We will celebrate the holidays with
a catered dinner on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Entertainment is provided as well.
Further information is posted in the
studio. At this dinner, the club will be
installing new officers for the next
two years, and the always surprising
Enamelist of the Year will be an-
nounced. This award is the highlight
of the evening.
The Copper Cookers wish everyone
a happy holiday season.
CREATIVE
SILK FLOWERS
There will be a general meeting at
10:30 a.m. Dec. 3. This will be fol-
lowed by a holiday luncheon. Each
club member should bring a gift of no
more than $10 to be used in a Chinese
auction. Again, this year, members are
asked to bring canned food items for
the food bank.
Classes will be held as follows:
Dec.10, Freesia; and Dec. 17, Poppy.
The club will be closed Wednes-
days, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31.
CREATIVE STITCHERS
As the year winds down, this is
what we have scheduled for Decem-
ber:
Dec. 8: second Needlepoint Needle
Case Class at 12:30 p.m.
Dec. 15: general meeting and in-
stallation of officers for 2009, fol-
lowed by our Holiday Luncheon at
Carvers at 11:30.
Our club meets every Monday from
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Acacia
Room at Palm
Ridge Rec Center.
May you all have a joyous and
happy holiday season.
CRESTVIEW RIDERS
Merry Christmas. Start your day by
being good to yourself and joining the
Crestview Bicycle Club.
Our Christmas Dinner Dance will
be held on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Tick-
ets are on sale now (checks only).
Come join us for a fun night.
Our next meeting will begin 8 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 14, in Beardsley Rec
Centers Multipurpose Room.
Information: 623-213-5267 or 623-
556-1218.
COUNTRY WESTERN
Our Country Western dance lessons
continue to be held at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays in the R.H. Johnson So-
cial Hall. Our dances are held on the
second Saturday of each month at
Palm Ridge Rec Center, beginning at
6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be
served.
DANCING ARTS
Sun City Wests Dancing Arts Club
will Love to Travel, their theme for
their ninth Hearts and Follies show.
There will be three performances, at 7
p.m. Friday, Feb. 13; 7 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 14; and a matinee at 2 p.m. Sun-
day, Feb. 15.
Tickets are on sale between 10 a.m.
and noon Monday through Friday in
the Stardust Theatre Box Office for
$7. The theater is located at R.H.
Johnson and Stardust boulevards.
New directors Gerry Campbell and
Diane Morrison are enthusiastic about
the all-new dance numbers, and other
performers claim this years show will
be spectacular. Well be traveling
from Kansas City to Las Vegas, and
from hot Brazil to cool and charming
Norway.
The club is available to entertain
your groups or clubs. For availability
or information about the February
show, call 623-584-6222 or 623-584-
8419.
ENCORE NEEDLE
AND CRAFT
After the Nov. 28 meeting, there
will be a closet sale. Whats a closet
sale, you ask? Every spring and fall,
Encore has members bring in any
items we may want to sell to anyone
who wants to pay for them! Then
the money is given to the club. What
a great idea! Items might be craft
items, craft tools, jigsaw puzzles, or
books of any kind. Now I know what
to do with all my craft magazines that
Ive read over and over. So, clean out
those closets and storage bins youll
be helping a wonderful cause.
There will also be some charity
projects this month. One of them is at
Luke Air Force Base. The holiday
party begins 11:30 a.m. Dec. 12 at
Luke Air Force Base. The cost will be
$10 for qualified members and $12
for other guests. Additional informa-
tion and the calendar can be viewed
on the website of Encore Needle and
Crafts.
Encore meets from 7:30 a.m. to 2
p.m. every Friday in Rooms 3 and 4
at Kuentz. Enjoy the holiday and have
a safe and healthy Christmas!
ENERGETICS
EXERCISE
Doctors Orders: Start an exercise
program to stay young and mobile.
Energetics Exercise just may be the
answer youve been looking for low
impact and total body movement. We
start early and leave energized. Join
for only $3 a year. We meet from 8 to
8:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays in the Johnson Social Hall.
FITNESS CLUB
Our newest class Dance for the
Health of It offers fun and easy
classes Tuesday and Thursday
evenings and Saturday mornings.
Come join us for this unique combi-
nation of exercise and dance. Learn
the basic steps of many dance styles
including Nightclub Two-Step, West
Coast Swing, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Fox-
trot and others. We dance to a wide
variety of updated music from Big
Band to todays Top 40.
Instructor Kort Kurdi has choreo-
graphed routines for individuals, so no
partners are necessary. Three levels
are available. In Level 1, learn basic
steps and work on motion and bal-
ance. In Level 2, learn more basic
steps and work on changes in rhythm
and pattern. In Level 3, learn more
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Dancing Arts members, from left, Lorraine Rollnik, Joann Carle, Mary
Morrow, Diane Morrison, Gerry Campbell, Helen Onni, Karen Silver-
man and Sharlee Betebenner show off their colorful Norway cos-
tumes for the upcoming Hearts and Follies show, with performances
Feb. 13-15.
creative steps. Each level is only a
slight step up, so you can join any
level at any time. Take one or more
levels depending on the amount of
dancing and exercise you want.
Tuesday evening classes are held in
Room 6 at Beardsley Rec Center.
Level 1 is at 7 p.m. and Level 2 is at
8 p.m. Thursday evening classes are
in Room 6 at Beardsley Rec Center.
Level 2 is at 7 p.m. and Level 3 is at
8 p.m. Saturday morning classes are
in the R.H. Johnson Social Hall.
Level 1 is at 9 a.m., Level 2 is at 10
a.m., and Level 3 is at 11 a.m.
Membership in the Fitness Club is
required ($5 per calendar year). The
cost of the class is $4 per day for your
first level plus $1 for each additional
level that day.
Information: 602-679-4220, 602-
679-0952 or www.scwclubs.com
(under Health and Fitness).
500 CARD CLUB
The 500 Card Club meets 5:45 p.m.
Tuesdays in Beardsley Rec Centers
multi-purpose room. Games begin at
6 p.m.
Free lessons are available. Partners
are not necessary. A valid rec card is
required. Come have a social evening
of fun and fellowship.
GARDEN CLUB
The Sun City West Garden Club is
pleased to have Mary Irish, noted
Southwestern gardener and author, as
its speaker for the Dec. 2 meeting, be-
ginning 9 a.m. in the Lecture Hall at
the R.H. Johnson Rec Center (next to
the Village Store).
Mary is a former horticultural di-
rector of the Phoenix Botanical Gar-
den. Her new book is titled Guide to
Southwestern Trees. Her talks com-
bine wit and down-to-earth informa-
tion. She will have copies of her
books available for sale.
This program is open to the public.
Seating will be limited, and is avail-
able on a first-come, first-served
basis. We will have Master Gardeners
on hand to answer your gardening
questions. Dont miss this outstanding
speaker. Invite your friends and
neighbors!
Information: 623- 214-7823 or
623-584-7980.
HILLCREST
BALLROOM
Deck the Hall with Boughs of
Holly. Which hall? Why, the John-
son Social Hall where the Hillcrest
Ballroom Dancers will be enjoying
the holiday decorations and wonder-
ful music every Saturday night from
7 to 10 p.m. The decorations will cer-
tainly put our dancers in a festive
mood each and every Saturday in De-
cember.
Our Christmas Party will be Dec. 6
with Peggy Kay and the Blu Notes
providing the music. On Dec. 13, we
will dance to the music of Spur of the
Moment. Michael Lawrence Carollo
will keep the music coming on Dec.
20.
Jackets are required for men.
Please, no shorts, golf shirts, T-shirts
or jeans. Membership to the club, new
or renewal, is $10 per year. Refresh-
ments are served during break; bring
your own beverages.
Cost is $4 for members and $6 for
invited guests.
For information on Saturday night
dances and events only, call 623-546-
6845.
Dec. 27 is our annual Black and
White Gala Ball Dinner Dance, so
dust off those tuxes, and fancy gowns,
as you enjoy a wonderful catered din-
ner and great music by Erv Reutzels
Band. The price for the Black and
White Dinner and Dance is $25 per
member and $30 per guest. Advance
tickets must be purchased for this
dance no tickets will be sold at the
door. Tickets will be available at the
Saturday Night dances or by calling
Nancy Jenkins at 544-2376. Doors
will open at 5 p.m., with dinner being
served at 5:30. This will be a night to
remember, so get your tickets early.
Frank Romani is the instructor for
dance classes on Tuesday afternoons
in the R.H. Johnson Social Hall in
Sun City West. Cost is $4 for club
members and $5 for non-members per
ongoing session. Singles are wel-
come. For information on dance
classes only, call 623-412-4363.
INTERNATIONAL
SOCIAL AND DANCE
The International Social and Dance
Club of Sun City West will be hold-
ing its monthly dinner dance on Sun-
day, Dec. 28, in the R.H. Johnson
Social Hall. This event will be cele-
brated as New Years Eve. Mem-
bers and invited guests are asked to
get dressed, dressy-formal. Mike Car-
ollo will provide the music.
All events are held on fourth Sun-
day of every month, except July and
August (no events) in the R.H. John-
son Social Hall.
A buffet dinner will be served at
5:30 p.m., with socializing and danc-
ing until 9 p.m. Members pay $15,
and invited guests pay $17. Advanced
reservations are required.
For membership or event informa-
tion, contact President Ann Besmer at
214-0875; Second Vice President
Jerry Odstrcil at 546-0808; or Mem-
bership Vice President Rosemarie
Read at 214-9712.
Only Sun City West rec card hold-
ers may become members.
INVESTMENT CLUB
The clubs goal is to learn how to
invest in stocks and equities. All Sun
City West rec card holders are wel-
come to visit the club twice as our
guest before deciding to join. The an-
nual membership dues are $10 with a
one-time fee of $20 for equipment
and supplies. The club meets every
Monday night from 7 to 8 p.m. in the
Lecture Hall at the Johnson Center.
We are pleased to announce that a
broadband wireless network is in the
Lecture Hall for the use of our speak-
ers and our members in the audience
using laptops.
For all new members, the club pro-
vides a free CD containing a 14-chap-
ter course on technical analysis and
chart reading which was written by
one of our club members.
The following programs will be
presented (subject to change without
notice. Please call for confirmation).
Dec. 1: to be announced.
Dec. 8: H&R Block, investment
taxation.
Dec. 15: JP Morgan, investment
opportunities.
Dec. 22: Basic Investment Course
No. 3.
Dec. 29: No meeting.
We began our three-month fall
stock picking contest on Oct. 1. One
picks five stock symbols and invests
an imaginary $10,000 in each. We
give prizes of $5 to each weekly win-
ner. The overall winner at the end of
December will receive $100, second
place $75, third place $50 and 4th, 5th
and 6th places each get $25. We ask
them to tell us their strategy in pick-
ing the winning stocks. As of the end
of October, the winning strategy
seems to be in shorting the market and
investing in mutual funds, which
short the various indices.
Some of our members meet to-
gether to use and exchange informa-
tion on their subscription software
services. User Groups have been
formed using TC2005, Quotes Plus,
Cool Trade, and Vector Vest. These
groups are open to Investment Club
members. The club website is found
under Hobbies and Travels at
www.scwclubs.com. Come visit us.
KIVA WEST
DUPLICATE BRIDGE
Kiva West Duplicate Bridge club
will hold its annual Directors Appre-
ciation Party on Tuesday evening,
Nov. 13, at the Beardsley Rec Center.
This is an opportunity for club mem-
bers to show their gratitude to the 11
members who have passed the direc-
tors test to become certified and help
make the club so successful.
Volunteers from the club are spend-
ing their time to help the Dysart
School District develop a young peo-
ples bridge program. This is pat-
terned after the ACBL program. They
have found that bridge helps young
people develop many learning skills.
Members of Kiva helped contribute
to the Unit Food Drive for the fall
tournament. Approximately 850
pounds of food and an additional
$800 were donated to the St. Marys
Food Bank.
LAPIDARY
Lapidary is the art of cutting and
polishing stones. We play with rocks!
Classes are offered throughout the
year. Stop in and meet our club mem-
bers and visit our fabulous facilities.
The club is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday through Friday; from 6 to
8:30 p.m. Wednesdays; and from 8
a.m. to noon Saturdays.
LATIN AND
BALLROOM DANCE
Our club will hold its Monday
dance classes Dec. 1 to 15 in Palm
Ridges Summit Hall B.
Basic classes featuring cha-cha will
be held from 11 a.m. to noon; inter-
mediate classes featuring rumba will
be from noon to 1 p.m.; advanced
classes featuring various 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 R.H. Johnsons
Social Hall East are from Dec. 2 to
16. Basic classes featuring swing will
be from 6 to 7 p.m. Intermediate
classes featuring Waltz will be from 7
to 8 p.m. Instructor is Elias Al-
varez. Pay-as-you-go cost is $4 for
Our dances are held the first
and third Thursday of each month in
Palm Ridges Summit Hall A.
Our Christmas Dinner Dance is Dec.
4. Dinner entrees are beef bourgul-
gnon and chicken cordon bleu. Com-
plementary wines and those
delectable chocolates of the world
will be included. This is the best party
of the year so come and join us for a
marvelous evening. Doors open at 6
p.m., dinner is served at 6:30, and
dancing is from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m.
Music will be provided by Frank Ro-
mani. This event is hosted by your
club officers and board members.
Cost is $17 for members and $19 for
guests. Reservations are required.
Call Jeanie Ralston at 584-0699 for
reservations. After-dinner attendees
welcome after 7:15 p.m. at $4 for
Our Cabaret Dance is from 7:15 to
9:30 p.m. Dec. 18, with music by
Frank Romani. Cost is $4 for mem-
bers and $6 for guests.
Information: 623-544-0805 or
www.scwclubs.com.
LAWN BOWLING
Now that the temperature has
cooled, its time to start thinking
about trying lawn bowling. Are you
concerned about how to stretch your
money in this economy? Lawn Bowl-
ing can help! For only $10 per year,
we offer exercise, entertainment, re-
laxation and good fellowship. We
have many activities throughout the
year that include social bowling and
local tournaments, and great potluck
dinners for less than the cost of a
burger.
We offer relaxed social bowling
seven days a week and more compet-
itive bowling in scheduled tourna-
ments. If you desire an even more
competitive bowling experience, per-
haps you would enjoy national or in-
ternational tournaments. All
champion bowlers started with free
lessons before moving on to these
tournaments.
To get you started, we offer free
lessons and free use of our equipment,
and we will help you find bargains in
used equipment. Our club is located
inside the walking path at the R.H.
Johnson Complex. Walkers often stop
and observe our games and ask why
we sometime wear white attire. Lawn
bowling has a long history that origi-
nated in Scotland and England, and
wearing white clothes while bowling
is part of that tradition. We wear ca-
sual clothes for our daily bowling and
whites on Sundays and for tourna-
ments. There is no problem finding
bargains in white clothing, and we can
guide you on this matter. Smooth
soled shoes are required when bowl-
ing to protect the grass, but again, that
is no problem. Any smooth soled shoe
is acceptable. Our lesson plan is flex-
ible so stop in any time you see the
doors of the clubhouse open.
LINE DANCING
Come and join us at the R.H. John-
son Social Hall on Wednesdays. Be-
ginner line dancing is from 12:30 to 2
p.m., and intermediate line dancing is
from 2:15 to 3:45 p.m.
Yearly club membership is $5, and
each class is $1 per session. New
membership cards will be available
starting Jan. 1, 2009. Please bring
your Sun City West rec card to ses-
sions.
MAH JONGG
The Sun City West Mah Jongg
Club meets from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at
Beardsley Rec Center. Lessons are
available for a fee.
All Sun City West residents who
have a current rec card are invited to
join us. Dessert and coffee/tea are
served on the first Thursday of the
month.
623-546-4435.
MENS PUTTING CLUB
Please join us at 10 a.m. Tuesdays
(check-in at 9:30) for an 18-hole put-
ting competition at the Grandview
Golf Course. Improve your skills and
meet other golf enthusiasts. Not a
golfer? It doesnt matter since handi-
caps are developed so that everyone
competes within their own skill level.
To any newcomers who may con-
sider joining the MPC, please come
by as our guest for your first visit.
Give us a try!
The members recently voted on
passing the revised bylaws by an
overwhelming 55 to 0 margin. These
changes were necessary to align our
quarterly meetings with the calendar
quarters.
We had a great turnout for our quar-
terly meeting and awards luncheon on
Nov. 4, with approximately 57 mem-
bers attending.
We are happy to announce the
newly-elected officers for 2009: Pres-
ident Larry McAlpin, Vice President
Wayne Nelson, Secretary Tom
Stevenson and Treasurer Bob Turk.
Congratulations to our newly
elected officers!
Information: 623-362-9164, 623-
214-2908 or 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. There
is a range of betting limits, from
nickel and time to quarter, 50 cents
and $1. This should fit almost every-
ones pocketbook.
Bridge is also popular. There are
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progressive bridge tournaments at 8
a.m. Tuesdays. There also are daily
Bridge Tables were 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
also are played.
Free lunches are served after every
membership meeting and other occa-
sions as well. Other social activities
also are planned.
The 2009 membership renewals are
being accepted at the club through
Dec. 31. Renewal dues are $3. New
members cost is $8, but when sign-
ing up during the month of December,
their dues for 2008 will be covered
and will also be paid through 2009.
Our fourth quarter membership
meeting will begin 11 a.m. Tuesday,
Dec. 11. At this meeting, the 2009
board of directors will be presented to
the membership for approval. There
will be a lunch following the meeting.
Our annual Holiday Party will be
Dec. 14 in the R.H. Johnson Social
Hall. A buffet dinner will be catered
by Sharkos, and there will be music
by Bob Roppolo. Tickets are $13 for
members and $17 for their guests, the
same as last year. This year, the club
cannot serve beer and wine; however
if you wish to imbibe, you can bring
your own.
We are sorry to announce that the
monthly bus trips to the Laughlin
casinos are canceled.
Our birthday celebration will begin
at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19. This is usu-
ally held on the last Friday of the
month; however it has to be moved up
one week because Christmas will fall
on the Thursday before the last Fri-
day. We will serve the usual cake to
celebrate with members who have
birthdays in December.
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
The Metal Club is hosting a Mega
Metal Art Sale and open house with
tours from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday,
Dec. 6, in the Metal Club Building
next to the Visitors Center/PORA.
The sale will feature more than 1,500
pieces of unique handcrafted metal art
treasures designed and created by
members of the Metal Club. Bring
your friends to see the very latest in
metal art designs including South-
western, Western, contemporary,
wildlife, etc. Admission and parking
are free.
The clubs general membership
meeting will begin 11 a.m. Thursday,
Dec. 11, in the R.H. Johnson Lecture
Hall, located next to the Village Store.
Election of officers and board mem-
bers for 2009 will take place at this
meeting. The names of the nominees
are posted on the bulletin board inside
the entrance of the club building. All
Metal Club members are encouraged
to attend. Two lucky members attend-
ing the meeting will receive $25
checks.
The holidays are rapidly approach-
ing. Consider doing some of your
shopping for exquisite metal art.
Metal art can be purchased at the
Metal Club and the Village Store in
the R.H. Johnson Rec Center. Great
values are available at both locations.
Knife/ax sharpening, repairing
garbage container tops and metal fur-
niture, special welding needs, custom
metal art, milling and lathe work, etc.,
are services offered to the community
by members of the Metal Club. Visit
the club and let us know of your
needs.
Visitors are always welcome at the
club during normal operating hours.
Tours and demonstrations are avail-
able for those wishing to see the ex-
cellent facilities and equipment. Fresh
coffee and pop are provided for visi-
tors by our friendly members. More
than 200 pieces of metal art created
by members of the club are on dis-
play.
If you are interested in joining the
Metal Club, stop by for a visit and
tour of the facility. Many members of
the club had no previous experience
working with metal as no experienced
is necessary. A wide variety of new
skills can be learned from the myriad
of classes available. Minimal mem-
bership dues provide access to equip-
ment and instruction unavailable
elsewhere. The Metal Club also offers
social opportunities and events that
include spouses or significant others.
For additional information on the
club and its many activities and pro-
grams, please visit our website at
www.Scwmetalclub.com.
The Metal Club is located in the
large rose beige building next to the
Visitors Center/PORA at 13849
Camino del Sol. Club hours are 8 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Stop by for a visit.
MODEL RAILROAD
Hello rail fans and greetings from
your Agua Fria Northern Railroad
Club. We invite you all to come and
visit with us at our station depot, lo-
cated in the R.H. Johnson Rec Center.
Hopefully, you will discover a great,
satisfying new hobby and possibly
join us.
If you are at all familiar with rail-
road clubs, you will see we are a great
bargain: $25 for the first year and only
$15 each year thereafter. You will re-
ceive a nice name badge and the right
to have as much enjoyment as you
can stand.
We will be happy to teach you any-
thing you want to learn at your own
pace. We have only one rule: Have
fun. There are no other rules! Our op-
erating hours are from 9 a.m. to noon
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday; and from 7 to 9 p.m. Tues-
days.
Well, by the time you read this arti-
cle, we will be well into the holiday
season: Thanksgiving and Christmas.
This time is music to all our senses
because grandparents, parents and
children arrive to see us. All the chil-
dren and parents love our action rail-
road along, with our lighted carnival
in motion and Thomas the Tank En-
gine traveling merrily on its way to
the delight of the youngsters.
Our railroad is being experienced
by many out-of-towners, from coast
to coast. In the past years, we have
been honored to receive visits from
really out-of-towners from Eng-
land, Canada, Holland, Germany and
Japan.
So come one, come all. Bring your
camera and questions. We will be
happy to answer all to the best of our
ability.
Now, for all you travelers who like
a railroad experience, I would like to
inform you about two close by rail
trips, both in Felton, Calif.: the Roar-
ing Camp and Big Trees Narrow
Gauge Railroad, and the Santee Cruz,
Big Trees and Pacific Railroad. Call
1-408-335-4484. Both trips are very
scenic and reservations are a must.
Well, guys and dolls, thats it for
this month. Dont forget to drop by
and see us, and possibly join us. Yes,
we welcome all you gals, to as you
all see things that a lot of us guys
miss.
I see by our big station clock that
we must get going if were to keep
our time table schedule. So long for
now. Keep on training. See you
down the line. All aboard. Have your
tickets ready please!
MINI GOLF
Brisk December mornings! Yes,
that is what we can expect at 9 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 4, and Thursday, Dec.
18, when our members play at the
R.H. Johnson course.
At 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, we
will enjoy a festive Christmas time
meeting at Palm Ridge Rec Center.
Come join us as we wish one another
a Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year!
Congratulations to some of our re-
cent Golfers of the Month: Sandy
Davis, Bob Wolbert and Jo Tobin.
Our club meets year round, and we
welcome Sun City West residents
with valid rec cards. Our dues are $5.
For information, call 623-975-1118 or
623-214-6202, look at our bulletin
board at the R.H. Johnson course, or
visit our website at
www.scwclubs.com.
MUSICIANS CLUB
The Musicians Club is pleased to
present the Flom Family Trio for your
holiday enjoyment at 2 p.m. Dec. 3 in
the Stardust Theatre. Jim, Ruth and
Rick are all gifted instrumentalists as
well as music educators. They will
offer a variety of styles, including
jazz, classical, standards and many
holiday favorites. Come and get into
the holiday spirit with this talented
family trio. See you there.
PALO VERDE
PATCHERS
The Palo Verde Patchers Quilt Club
is now operating with a full member-
ship. All of our members have re-
turned from their summer adventures.
We had a very successful craft fair last
month. We raffled off a beautiful
quilt, hand-quilted by some of our
many talented members.
This month, we will have our an-
nual Holiday Party at Briarwood
Country Club. We take the opportu-
nity, at this time, to collect food do-
nations for the local food bank. This is
only one of our charity projects. Our
club makes Christmas stockings,
which we fill with personal hygiene
necessities, to give to the Dysart Head
Start Program. These items can be
used by the whole family. Also put
into the stockings are small toys for
the children themselves.
On Feb. 7, 2009, we will be having
our biannual Quilt Show at the Madi-
son House on Spanish Gardens Drive.
Not only do we get an opportunity to
show off our personal work, but we
are able to showcase our other char-
ity projects, mainly providing quilts
for every woman and child at the New
Life Center for Abused
Women. Many of us have made quilts
for our wounded vets returning from
the Iraq War through the Quilts of
Valor program. This show funds our
work and allows us to continue these
efforts.
Our group consists of extraordinary
women with a wide variety of quilt-
ing skills. We welcome all levels of
quilters who are interested in quilt-
ing camaraderie. We meet from 8:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and
Thursdays, and most Tuesday
evenings if desired. We also meet
most Saturday mornings from 9 a.m.
to whenever. We meet in Room 5 at
Kuentz Rec Center. If you are inter-
ested in our club, please come by to
visit us during meeting hours or you
can contact Gayle LeGrand at 546-
3350. You can also find us on the web
at www.scwclubs.com.
PAN CARD CLUB
We will be voting for new officers
this month. Come out and join our
friendly group. Free lessons are avail-
able to new members. We meet from
6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Beardsley Rec
Center card room 4.
PEBBLEBROOK
LADY NINERS
December activities for the Niners
include the Christmas luncheon and
inauguration of officers on Dec. 4
starting at 11 a.m. in Sun Grove Re-
sort Village.
Officers to serve in 2009 will be:
President Glenndine Thomas, Vice
President Diana Ellinwood, Secretary
Babette Thomas and Treasurer Peggy
Burnett. Prizes also will be
awarded to winners of the skills chal-
lenges in our recent three-clubs and
a putter tournament.
Regular play continues on Tues-
days, so if you would like to try play-
ing nine holes on a regulation
course as a guest with us, call Patri-
cia at 546-4181.
PICKLEBALL
Seven teams competed in Pickle-
balls first club tournament of the sea-
son held on Friday, Oct. 24. The
weather was perfect, the pizza deli-
cious, the games competitive and
team cheering could be heard on all
courts. Where every single point
counted, the final scores were close.
Phills Phillies, 132 points; Yahoo,
134 points; Ghost, 135; Tigers,139;
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Club Corner
A metal art sale and open house will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Sun City West Metal Club.
The Musicians Club is pleased
to present the Flom Family Trio
for your holiday enjoyment at 2
p.m. Dec. 3 in Stardust The-
atre. Jim, Ruth and Rick are all
gifted instrumentalists, as well
as music educators. They will
offer a variety of styles includ-
ing jazz, classical, standards
and many holiday favorites.
Come and get into the holiday
spirit with this talented family
trio. Information: 623-584-
0308.
Trick or Treat, 161; Jack and Jills,
162; and Jack-O-Lantern, 171. Our
thanks to the Special Events Chair-
man Jack Cavanaugh, and all his
committee members who made the
tournament such a success.
Ever buy a vitamin or maybe an en-
ergy drink and wonder just whats in
these things? Well heres a remedy
thats sure to please and easy to un-
derstand. Play pickleball. It develops
hand-eye coordination, balance, and
increases your mobility. Pickleball is
easy on your body, but really fast-act-
ing. Its great exercise, a fun game,
and its energizing.
Sounds great, you say. How do I get
started? Easy. We have free lessons on
the first and third Mondays of each
month. Just come down to the pickle-
ball courts and we will provide you
with a paddle. Our instructors, Dee
and Larry Masteller, will show you
why Pickleball is the fastest growing
sport in America. Call Dee or Larry at
584-6619 if you have any questions.
The club keeps growing and grow-
ing, and we have many programs to
keep our members happy:
Monday: Ladies ladder, morning;
contact Sandy Burie at sm-
burie@cs.com.
Tuesday: Ladies recreational round
robin, 2:30-4:30 p.m.; contact Karen
Overson at 214-2746 or Ann West-
phal at 546-6929.
Wednesday: Mixed (co-ed) ladder,
morning; contact Martha Wasserman
at mswnazcjw2@aol.com. Ladies in-
termediate round robin, 3-5 p.m.; con-
tact Patti Lindberg at 544-7306 or
Katie Villareal at 214-0224.
Thursday: New players day. This
is for all new members, 10 a.m.-noon;
contact Mary and Jack Steiner at 584-
2054 or Linda Swift at 556-8070.
Ladies competitive round robin, 5-7
p.m.; contact Ulla Koski at 546-7939
or Deb Ruff at 975-6923. Mens lad-
der, evening; contact Harry
Abramowski at harryabra@cox.net.
Friday: Team play, four men and
four women on each team, 9:30-11:30
a.m.; further details on our website.
Of course, you can just drop in and
play anytime you want as long as
there are courts available and there
isnt a club function going on. The
lights stay on until 10 p.m.
We also have free advanced les-
sons. Contact Teresa Smith at 584-
6719 to schedule a lesson.
Attention all members and your
guests. What an evening weve got
planned for you! Its the Sun City
West Pickleball Club Christmas Party
on Dec. 12 at Palm Ridge Summit
Hall A. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Din-
ner is at 6, followed by dancing with
The Wanderer and a special appear-
ance by The Picklettes. Tickets are
$15. Sign-up sheets are in the tower.
For information on any of our
events, go to www.scwclubs.com and
under sports click on Pickleball.
To purchase a paddle, contact
Howard Higgins at 341-9164.
RACQUET CLUB
Were baaaack! One hundred and
thirty-three Racquet Club members
attended the October meeting held at
the Johnson Social Hall, and more
than 90 feasted on a delightful smor-
gasbord of salads, chicken and brats
and a vast selection of desserts, all
hosted by Shirley and Ron Gliot and
the Platformers. What a wonderful
meal, and the price was right.
There is still time for members and
their guests to have a wonderful night
out at the Briarwood Country Club.
Tickets and table selection for the
Dec. 12 dinner/dance are still avail-
able. Contact Marilyn Bunas at 975-
7872 for additional information.
For general club information, visit
www.scwclubs.com.
TENNIS
Are you someone who hasnt
played in years? Dont know anyone
to hit with? Get back into the game
with others who havent played in
years. Come out on Saturdays through
December to hit balls and make new
friends! Center Court at R.H. Johnson
is the place, and 11 a.m. is the time.
Call Diane (584-7954) or Karyl (214-
6559) for more information. Get back
into the game, meet new people, make
new friends! Free to all Sun City West
residents.
By now, you must have noticed the
blue courts at Johnson and Kuentz.
Blue is the color usually associated
with cooler temperatures and with
that in mind, the time changes for the
three primary sessions will be starting
later and will remain constant through
February 2009. They are: first session,
7:30 a.m.; second session, 9 a.m.; and
third session, 10 a.m. Reservations
can be made by calling the monitor at
544-6151. The monitors are on duty
Monday through Saturday, 45 min-
utes before the first session and one
hour after the third session
Round robin play is available to all
Sun City West rec card holders and
their guests without the need for reser-
vations. Play is at the Johnson
courts as follows: Monday through
Saturday, one half hour before the
first session, contact Horst Wein-
heimer at 214-0484; Thursday third
session, contact Charles Hamilton at
584-0793; Monday and Wednesday
evenings, contact Rose Joel at 544-
2796; and Saturday at the third ses-
sion, contact Andrew Morgan at
670-1622.
PLATFORM TENNIS
Cool temperatures and a later sun-
rise prompts the platformers to begin
play at 7:30 a.m. beginning in De-
cember. Paddles, balls and lessons are
free. Contact Ron Gliot at 584-7838
or Walt Schalm at 546-9211 for addi-
tional information
TABLE TENNIS
Singles and doubles play is avail-
able daily at the Activities Center.
Call Don Scheidt at 556-1065 for ad-
ditional information.
We will have a Challenge Tourna-
ment at 8 a.m. Jan. 16 at Sun City
Grand. The challenge will pit the four
best players from each club.
Joining the Table Tennis Group
means you can also play tennis and
platform tennis, all for $5 per year!
Youre also admitted to our monthly
social hour and catered inner meet-
ings, held September through May in
the R.H. Johnson Social Hall.
You are required to wear non-mark-
ing gym shoes in the Table Tennis
room. Play times are:
A Group, All Doubles Play: 9 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and
1:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
B Group, All Doubles Play: 9 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday; 1:30 p.m. Fri-
day.
A Group, All Singles Play: noon
Saturday, and 1 p.m. Sunday.
Group A is for advanced players,
more competitive and aggressive.
Group B is more social and for be-
ginners or those who are less compet-
itive.
VOLLEYBALL
Open play continues at the Sur-
prise location. Contact Roy Handw-
erk at 584-6416 or Walt Schalm at
546-9211 for additional information.
RACQUETBALL/
HANDBALL
For the month of December, no for-
mal activity is scheduled due to the
numerous events and activities going
on in Sun City West and the Valley.
But we welcome male and females
who desire to engage in physical ac-
tivity to decrease weight (Thanksgiv-
ing gone and Christmas coming);
relieve stress due to politics, econ-
omy, spouse, etc.; and just to have fun
and meet new Sun City West people.
We have two climate-controlled
courts. The general schedule is as fol-
lows: Open Doubles, 7-11 a.m. Mon-
day through Saturday; Singles, 12-3
p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Hand-
ball, 12-3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday
and Friday.
There is normally free time after
these scheduled events. One can
sign up for a court at the monitors
station where you get golf balls
and clubs for miniature golf (right
across from the racquetball/handball
courts).
RHYTHM TAPPERS
The Rhythm Tappers Jazzy Poms,
sponsored by MediSun, won their
first 1st-place trophy for the fall pa-
rade season on Oct. 25 at the Avon-
dale Billy Moore Heritage Days
Parade.
Fourteen marchers and two banner
carriers paraded the 1 mile route to
an overwhelming appreciative crowd
to win the award that kicked off their
new season. Last season they won
seven 1st places and one 2nd place.
This year they are hoping for a perfect
record.
The Jazzy Poms have paraded all
over the Valley and surrounding areas,
as well as the Swallows Parade in
Capistrano, Calif. They performed on
stage at Disneyland, the pre-show for
the Fiesta Bowl, and Super Bowl
XLII. They are well known and re-
spected for their complex, synchro-
nized, marching routines, and
impressive costuming. They also
marched in the Tempe Veterans Day
Parade on Nov. 11; results were not
available as of press time. Congratu-
lations Jazzy Poms! Keep up the good
work.
The Jazzy Poms will also be per-
forming two numbers in the Rhythm
Tappers winter show, Come Dance
with Me, along with wonderful new
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Club Corner
From Page 21
First-place winners of the Pickleball Clubs first club tournament of
the season were, at top, the Jack-O-Lanterns: Del Ballard, Jayne
Ferraro, Reg Crowley, Martha Wasserman (aka Tom Boston) Dennis
Slater and John Ferraro. Second-place winners were, below, the
Jack and Jills: back row, Ted Yeo, Jack Cavanaugh and Lake West-
phal; front row, Patti Lindberg, Dee Masteller and Ann Westphal.
The Racquet Club is in full swing after the summer hiatus. Here are
some of the more than 130 members who attended the October
meeting.
Practicing for the Rhythm Tappers Winter Show and their number
Boogie Woogie Maxine are, from left, Iluana Gamlieli, Marilynn Burr,
Rita DeLayo, Jan Cooley, Esther Slager, Peg Kuntzeman, Claudia
Gay and Lorraine Rollnik. This is just one of the many wonderful new
and exciting numbers performed by Tap, Jazz, Cloggers and the
Jazzy Poms (sponsored by MediSun).
and exciting numbers performed by
Tap, Jazz, and the Cloggers.
All of the dance numbers in Come
Dance with Me are choreographed
and taught by the Rhythm Tappers
teachers, Renae Bohall Rochon,
Ilauna Gambieli, Pat Pantea and Janet
Lang. Renae and Ilauna will also be
doing solo performances that will awe
the audience. Many special guests
will also be in Come Dance with
Me. You will be entertained by a bar-
bershop quartet, the Nani Komana-
hana Tutus Hawaiian Dancers, a
special young dancer (15-year-old
Myles Lavalee), and a trio of young
dancers from Lake Tahoe who are
making a special trip here just to de-
light you. Youll get to see Frosty the
Snowman, hear wonderful Christmas
music and enjoy many more surprise
guests.
Youll get to see Frosty the Snow-
man, hear wonderful Christmas
music, and enjoy many more surprise
guests. Performances will be 7 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6,
and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Stardust
Theater. Tickets are on sale between
10 a.m. and noon Monday through
Thursday at the Stardust Box Office.
Ticket price is $7, non-refundable.
For group seating or other informa-
tion, call Sharon Haselhuhn at 623-
544-4216.
RIP N SEW
Rip N Sew members have elected
their 2009 officers. They are: Presi-
dent Sue Bublitz, First Vice President
Joan Hardy, Second Vice President
Rachel Donohoe, Secretary Rose
Hedden, and Treasurer Sherry Dorner.
Rip N Sew is a group of Sun City
West residents who join together to
share their love of sewing, quilting
and/or machine embroidery. Members
of Rip N Sew are able to use the clu-
broom and the equipment during open
hours for their own personal sewing
projects. The clubroom is open from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Satur-
day; and from 4 to 7 p.m. the first and
third Wednesday of each month.
Additionally, the clubroom is open
for classes that are scheduled each
month at different times, including
evenings and Sundays. The Rip N
Sew clubroom is located next to the
Village Store at R.H. Johnson Rec
Center.
The members often create projects
that give back to the community
such as comfort caps that are donated
to cancer patients, clothing made for
premature infants, quilts for injured
military personnel returning home to
the USA, and Sew for Kids which
creates beautiful handmade clothing
items for children living in shelters or
living in economically challenged en-
vironments. The next Sew-In is
Dec. 1, where members will be mak-
ing comfort caps for oncology pa-
tients.
The club offers on-going classes to
members each month that improve
their sewing and quilting skills or ma-
chine proficiency. Members can learn
new techniques, create handcrafted
items of their own, and/or become
more proficient with the machines
available to the club members.
Classes are available for all skill lev-
els, including beginner.
A partial listing of classes sched-
uled for December is:
Heirloom Teddy Bear, a class on
Dec. 2, taught by Gloria Rakovic and
Doris Van Peeren. Rakovic originally
took a class to make a teddy bear in
the early 1980s at the Quilted Apple,
which at the time was owned by a
woman who was nationally recog-
nized for both her redwork embroi-
dery and appliqu designs. Over the
years, Gloria has taught her own
teddy bear class numerous times and
made teddy bears for several people,
but she never made her adult daughter
a teddy bear. This year when her
daughter asked Gloria to make her a
teddy bear, Gloria decided to use her
own mothers old fake fur mink
coat, which her own mother wore,
and later Gloria wore. Fake fur was a
popular fashion statement almost 40
years ago. Now, Glorias daughter has
the teddy bear made from her grand-
mothers fake fur mink coat. If you
are ever wondering what you can do
with an old fake fur, this is an oppor-
tunity to create something special.
Designer Purse on Dec. 3 and 10,
taught by Lil Mueller. Members will
learn to use quilted fabric to make a
designer purse.
Attic Window Wall Hanging, a
two-day class meeting from 9:30 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 and 13. Members will
learn new techniques demonstrating
the use of fabric triangles that will
give a 3-D appearance to their proj-
ects. The class will be taught by Sue
Davis.
Christmas Poinsettia Wall Hanging,
a class that uses appliqu techniques
and free motion quilting taught by
Joanne Anderson on Dec. 12. This is a
gorgeous accent to add holiday dcor
to any wall in your home.
Quilt Block on Dec. 14. In this
class, members make a new quilt
block each month and learn a different
technique than the previous months.
Santa Wall Hanging was offered
twice in November and will be of-
fered again in December. Members
interested in a December class to cre-
ate their own Santa wall hanging can
contact Diane Oliver at Rip N Sew.
In November, members were able
to attend classes taught by June Racus
to learn the techniques for Racus
award-winning table runner. June and
her husband, Bob Racus, created a de-
sign that June used to make a table
runner that she entered in the North
Central Washington Fair in Water-
ville, Wash. The table runner was re-
ferred to as stunning and
eye-catching by the judges of the
competition. Racus won Best of
Show and a blue ribbon. Members
will be able to take classes again in
2009 to learn the design and tech-
niques Racus used for the award-win-
ning table runner.
The annual holiday party luncheon
will be at Luke Air Force Base on
Dec. 4. Members will have an oppor-
tunity to win an embroidered quilt
featuring blocks emphasizing whim-
sical winter themes.
To participate in the clubs projects,
sign up for classes or use the clubs
equipment, you must have a current
Sun City West rec card, and complete
an orientation class and a lesson on
the basic sewing machine at the club.
Any interested person with a valid
rec card is invited for a personal tour
of the clubroom during the hours the
clubroom is scheduled open. If you
are curious about Rip N Sew or
would like additional information call
the club phone at 623-546-4050.
ROCKHOUNDS WEST
We kicked off our season in Octo-
ber with coffee at Michaels Restau-
rant. And we traveled to Payson and
caravanned up Agate Mountain in
search of agates and jasper. The views
from the mountain were great and the
search for good rocks was rewarding.
Our monthly meetings are held at 9
a.m. the second Monday of each
month in the R.H. Johnson Lecture
Hall. Field trips are usually the fol-
lowing Friday. See our website for ad-
ditional details about Rockhounds
West and the Calendar of events.
We look forward to having you join
us on a trip or two, or more!
For information, go to our website
at http://www.scwclubs.com/ and
click on Rockhounds West under
Hobby and Travel or call 623-594-
1814.
RV CLUB
RV Club members travel together,
enjoy the sights and relax in the great
outdoors. This is a wonderful way to
meet people and make friends. RVers
travel around in caravans and also
once a month have a potluck/general
meeting with entertainment right here
in Sun City West.
Coming up: A Christmas pageant in
Phoenix, caravans to Death Valley, the
Palm Springs Follies, Los Ange-
les/Hollywood, the Colorado Rockies
and more.
Visit with us at our next caravan
meeting Dec. 16 in the Social Hall at
8:30 a.m. Coffee and donuts are on us.
Information: 623-975-2201, 623-
584-9071 or www.scw-clubs.com.
SHUFFLEBOARD
WEST
Now is the time for getting in-
volved with the club! Call if you want
instruction in the game. This past
year, we have seen growing interest in
the game of shuffleboard. Our club is
growing and we welcome new mem-
bers. We offer free lessons to anyone
who is interested.
Come on out and join the fun, and
get acquainted with our members. We
have open play at 6:30 p.m. Mondays
and Tuesdays; at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays;
and red pin play at 6:30 p.m. Thurs-
days. We have special events such as
a pizza party, picnic, Christmas party
and trips.
Information: 623-546-6419 or 623-
214-9279.
SILVERCRAFT
Toy Ki Silvercraft is the Sun City
West club noted for wonderful jew-
elry sold in the Village Store and from
club displays. It was one of the first
craft clubs chartered in Sun City West
in 1979, and has grown to its present
membership of about 400.
Members recognize that the art of
silvercraft was introduced to the Na-
tive Americans of the Southwest by
the Spanish explorers and that each of
the distinctive Hopi, Zuni and Navajo
silversmiths developed a style unique
to each culture. In turn, the Toy Ki
Silvercrafters create pieces in silver,
brass, copper, and gold using methods
taught in the clubs basic silver-
smithing, lost wax casting, wire wrap
and chain making classes, but spring-
board from that to create styles of
their own as well.
To become a member of Toy Ki Sil-
vercraft, Sun City West rec card hold-
ers must sign up for and complete the
basic silversmithing class. That eight-
session class introduces safety prac-
tices with metals, soldering, sawing
with a jewelers saw, cutting, grind-
ing, polishing, forming, measuring
and terminology skills related to the
art.
The learning comes while partici-
pants make rings, pendants and
bracelets practicing those skills. Par-
ticipation beyond the basic class takes
place in our club room at the R.H.
Johnson Rec Center for members to
come and create and learn further. It
is open from 8:30 to 3:30 Monday
through Friday. Club members help
others with new approaches, solving
problems and with improving skills.
The monitoring duties are shared
among members.
A team of members serves as an In-
spection Team that uses strict quality
control requirements to review items
Club Corner
From Page 22
Showing off their Santa Wall/Door Hangers made during classes held
at Rip N Sew are, back row from left, Sue DeLucia and Sharon Van
Camp; front row from left, Thelma Brown, Jan Gilbert, Sherry Dorner,
Dot Welnick and Louise Carlton. Another class on the hangers will be
offered in December for club members.
June Racus won two awards,
Best of Show and Blue Rib-
bon making this table runner.
Judges described the table
runner as stunning and eye
catching. June teaches one of
the many classes available to
Rip N Sew members.
RV Club members enjoy social hour at the end of the day during a
recent trip to Lake Powell.
submitted by members before they are
taken to be sold in the Village Store.
Sun City West residents interested in
joining the group should stop by the
shop and sign up for the next basic sil-
versmithing class.
SINGLES
Happy Holidays to all! My hope for
everyone in the New Year is that they
join a club that is as warm and wel-
coming as our club. Yall have wel-
comed me with open arms and made
me feel a real part of this community.
Thank you.
This has been a very busy year for
our club. We have grown to 195 at last
count. We get an average of 10 new
members per month, so we must be
doing something right. Actually, I at-
tribute the growth to our wonderfully
friendly members. Yall make us
proud.
We have really bumped up the club
activities this year, but wait till next
year! With the information from the
November survey, we are going to
add more varied activities. I cant
keep doing the breakfast/lunch/dinner
tour Ive already put on 10 pounds.
Our general meeting programs will
continue being for information and/or
entertainment. Game and card time
will remain after the meeting until 4
p.m. As always, if you have a special
item you want on the agenda, just let
me know.
Dec. 3: Breakfast at Dennys with
host Thelma Patrick, 388-4801.
Dec. 6: Famous Boat Light Parade
in Lake Havasu with host Anna Gray
(cost $49).
Dec. 7: Brunch at Village Inn with
host Justine Kmiecik, 584-2612.
Dec. 10: General meeting at Palm
Ridge Rec Center, Summit Hall A, 1
to 4 p.m.
Dec. 12: Potluck at Tinys house;
call for reservations, 466-0151.
Dec. 14: Holiday Party at Palm-
brook Country Club; contact Norma
Wallace, 214-8232.
Dec. 15: Bocce ball at 11 a.m. at the
R.H. Johnson Rec Center with host
Shirley Foster, 584-9887.
SOFTBALL CLUB
Official softball play started at the
end October. Sign up now. There are
players of all skill levels and agesl.
Youre sure to fit into either the Amer-
ican or National league where youll
be assigned according to your age,
skill and abilities. If youre ready to
play, fine. Or the Farm Team will get
you warmed up.
We have nearly 400 members. The
formal softball season runs through
April 2009. There is a break over the
Christmas holidays. New teams start
up again early in January. Usually 26-
28 teams, half National League and
half American League, play with 12
members each. Substitutes and re-
placements round out the roster.
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 gets you a
full uniform plus excitement, hun-
dreds of potential new friends, exer-
cise and the pure joy of playing ball
again.
Games start at 8:30 a.m. and last all
day. We thank the Rec Centers and
our members for beautiful 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 al-
ternating fields.
Be sure to contact us at the phone
number below so you can join in the
fun and games. All youll need 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, spon-
sor 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.
If youre interested in being an um-
pire, professional-type instruction is
provided at no cost. Our league has its
own web site if you can access the In-
ternet at the address below. There
youll find: latest updates, schedules,
rosters, Hall of Fame, pictures,
newsletters, history of the League,
Angels in the Outfield, minutes of
meetings, rules, archives and much
more.
If you decide not to play, come out
and watch the games from our cov-
ered bleachers located near first and
third bases. Park your golf cart in our
new cart lot right next to the third base
line. Cheer for your favorite player or
team and get to know some of the
players ordinary folks, just like you
who get a charge out of softball. Rest-
rooms are right there in our beautiful
clubhouse, plus water, soft drinks and
maybe some free popcorn. Be sure to
note the names of our team sponsors
and our super-supportive billboard
sponsors on the outfield fence.
Many events take place throughout
the year including special ball games,
barbecues and breakfasts.
WOMENS SOFTBALL
In addition to our exciting Sparks
and Flames womens local-travel
teams, there has been huge interest in
womens recreational softball in Sun
City West and Sun City. Our goal is to
put together two additional womens
teams made up 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 any of their
traveling teams. This presents a won-
derful opportunity for new women
softball players or women who
havent played in a while to compete
with other women of their own skill
level, make new friends and have
some ballpark fun. Please spread the
word about this concept. Questions?
Call Bob Dobbins at 623-792-8993.
The Valley Womens League
kicked off their season Nov. 15. The
Flames and
Sparks are battling with Sun City
Grands two teams (Diamonds/Gems)
and Traditions. Traditions
expanded their recruiting boundaries
and beefed up their line up.
The womens softball rosters and
schedules can be found on the Senior
Softball website at http://www.azsr-
softball.com/index.htm. All home
games are played at 1 p.m. Saturdays
at Liberty Field. Schedules are posted
at the field on the Womens Board.
However, two added home games will
be played at Sun City on Jan. 17, and
Jan. 31 with Traditions.
Fourteen of our women have joined
the National League coed teams, and
15 women play on the
Friday coed teams. Softball has given
many of our women a chance to phys-
ically improve themselves after some
had to give up sports in order to raise
children or work outside the home.
Softball at Sun City West has rekin-
dled their youth and given them a sec-
ond chance to play the sport they love.
The fans have been rock solid. Spon-
sors Ott Realty (Larry and Rachael)
and Service First Realty (Arvid and
Kay Peterson) not only give 100 per-
cent support, but both women spon-
sors play on their respective teams.
To join the womens softball teams,
the players must first join the Green
Team. Depending on their skill lev-
els and desires, 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 ex-
cellent volunteers join the teams as
batting/base coaches, scorekeepers
and announcers. Big thanks go to Mel
Bentley, Dorothy Buchanan, Dee
Coumont, Ray Early, Ron Powers,
Barb Waddell and Jan Welch.
The coaches/managers for the
teams this year are: Flames, Judy
White/Frank Coumont; and Sparks,
Bob Dobbins/Carol Bowden. We wel-
come all of you to come out and
watch the Womens Softball Valley
League Play. You will enjoy it.
ALL MEMBERS
Open practices, occasional tourna-
ments and farm team play take place
on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and
Monday for all softball members.
www.azsrsoftball.com.
SPANISH CLUB
Club Espaol had a cena mag-
nifica on Nov. 7 at Palm Ridge Rec
Center. It was a potluck dinner fol-
lowed by special music from The
Rainbow Quartet.
The clubs elegant Holiday Fiesta
will be Dec. 12 at the Grandview Ter-
race Ballroom. There will be a brief
meeting at 5 p.m. to elect club officers
for 2009. Following the meeting will
be a social hour, a served dinner (three
entree choices), entertainment and
dancing. Members and their guests
are welcome.
Members with email will be sent a
fiesta flyer, and those who dont email
can get a copy at their classes. If a
member is not currently attending a
class, please call the telephone num-
ber listed at the bottom of this article
for information, or mail in the holiday
flyer found on the club website. The
clubs fiestas are always fun and ex-
plain why the club is listed under So-
cial on the website of all Sun City
West clubs.
Club Espaols fall Spanish classes
are now meeting once a week in the
mornings at Beardsley Recreation
Center. New members can still join
the club and attend classes. The club
offers 8 classes, some at each level for
beginning, intermediate and advanced
students of Spanish. Members may
also join a discussion group for Des-
tinos (a video-based Spanish series
aired on PBS/Channel 8 and online)
on Wednesdays from 9 - 11 AM in
Beardsley, room one. There is no
charge for classesjust $10 yearly
dues to be a member of Club Espaol
and the price of a textbook for the
class(es) chosen. All club maestros
(teachers) have traveled, studied
and/or lived in Spanish-speaking
countries, so they teach about Span-
ish culture as well as helping mem-
bers learn the language. Though
students will find they can understand
and read European Spanish as well,
the focus in the club classes and cul-
ture is on conversation...and on the
Spanish of the Americas.
To obtain information about how to
register for Spanish classes or attend
our fiestas, go on-line to: www.scw-
clubs.com. Scroll to the category So-
cial Clubs and click on Club
Espaol, then click on Membership or
Events (fiesta information) in the
clubs Menu Bar. Print and complete
the member application/renewal and
class registration form and/or the hol-
iday flyer, then send the information
and check to Club Espaols treasurer
(address on the forms). Current mem-
bers are in the process of renewing
their annual dues during the fall se-
mester. New and returning pajaros de
nieve (snowbird) students are always
welcome. And, former students are al-
ways welcome to renew their mem-
berships just to be part of the clubs
Fiestas Estupendas. Ol!
Club Espaol invites all Sun City
West residents who would like to
learn to speak Spanish to come
stretch your brain around Espaol
(the Spanish language) - and have fun
doing it! If you have any questions
about Club Espaol, please call VP
Margaret Rauch at 214-7530, or go
online to the Website.
SPORTSMENS CLUB
The Sportsmens Club is for men
and women who live in Sun City West
and enjoy outdoor activities and so-
cial events with people of similar in-
terests. The dues are $7.50 per year.
The club offers fishing, hiking, back
road trips, birding, trap/skeet shoot-
ing, fly tying, rafting, skiing, and
womens target shooting in addition
to numerous social events. Meetings
are held from September through
April, featuring speakers with inter-
esting programs relating to Arizona.
Call Al at 214-8890 for more details.
There is no general meeting in De-
cember.
There will be beginner/C hikes on
Dec. 9 an 19. The destinations are yet
to be determined. Call LouAnn at
214-8637 or DeNae at 556-5355. Call
Tom at 546-2410 for A and B hikes in
December. All hikes will leave from
the R.H. Johnson Library parking lot
on R.H. Johnson Boulevard. Please
arrive 15 minutes before departure
time to register and form car pools.
Bring plenty of water, a trail snack,
hiking stick (strongly recommended),
hiking boots (mandatory-no tennis
shoes allowed) and lunch if no lunch
is planned. We are always looking for
new hikes call us if you have any.
We also need more leaders!
On Thursday, Dec. 4, the Big
Wheels are going to Smiley Rock,
west of Jerome. The trip has a trail rat-
ing of 7 and is 250 miles total. Call
Art at 546-4644. On Tuesday, Dec.
14, the group is going to Hells Gate
east of Wickenburg. The trip has a
trail rating of 5 and is 80 miles total.
Call Hi at 544-4816. Trips leave from
the library parking lot on R.H. John-
son Boulevard. Please arrive 15 min-
utes before departure to check in.
Bring plenty of water, lunch and a
camp chair. Also be sure to have a full
tank of gas before leaving Sun City
WEst. All trips are subject to change
due to weather and/or road conditions.
On Thursday, Dec. 4, the Birding
Group will travel to the Casa Grande
area. This trip, leaving at 7:30 a.m.,
will include stops at a golf course
pond, a residential area, and agricul-
tural fields and have a lot of variety.
Meet at the library parking lot 15 min-
utes before departure time. Bring
lunch, water and wear sturdy walking
shoes. Call Lorraine at 546-2103 or
Nancy at 214-9045.
Show and Go fishing meets 6:45
a.m. Thursdays to form a car pool,
and will depart at 7 a.m. from the li-
brary parking lot. Call Paul at 584-
3244.
The Womens Target Shooting
Group meets 6 p.m. the second and
fourth Tuesday in the library parking
lot to carpool to the Ben Avery Target
Shooting Range. Call Pam at 214-
7317 or Chris at 546-0880. No
firearms are needed. 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 goes on Wednes-
day and skeet goes on Thursday. Call
Gene at 214-9824.
Mens Target Shooting for pistols
and rifles will meet at the library park-
ing lot at 10 a.m. the second and
fourth Wednesday of each month.
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.
Bring a clean firearm in a case and
ammunition, hearing protection (ear
muff cuffs are much better than foam
plugs), paper plates for targets (may
be purchased), safety glasses (regular
eyeglasses are OK), drinking water
and your nametag. Entry fee is $5.
Call Steve at 214-7317.
The May 7-9 Colorado River raft-
ing trip still has a few openings. Cost
is $2,195. Outfitter is Hatch River Ex-
peditions. Call Mort at 546-3695.
The Travel Group is going to Chi-
huyly at the Desert Botanical Gardens
on Dec. 2 at a cost of $75 per person.
See the Red Rock Fantasy of Lights
in Sedona on Dec. 4 for $65 per per-
son. Visit the holiday of lights at the
Phoenix Zoo on Dec. 9 for $55 per
person. Dec. 10-12 is a three-day trip
to Rocky Point for $310 per person
double occupancy and $390 per sin-
gle. Dec. 18 visit the Phoenix Desert
623-544-6100 PAGE 24 DECEMBER 2008
Club Corner
From Page 23
Botanical Gardens to see the luminar-
ies. Cost is $98 per person. The an-
nual Rose Parade Tour is Dec. 31-Jan.
2. Cost is $499 per person double and
$699 per single. See the travel insert
in the newsletter, or call Mike at 602-
276-9008 or Ruth at 584-1292.
SUNWEST ART
Before I catch everyone up on the
past, present and future publicity, let
me first take a moment in this chal-
lenging time of our lives to wish the
members of all the clubs (and, of
course, their families) a happy and
healthy holiday season.
In October, the club had a full
house to enjoy the talents of art por-
traits and prints artist Dodie Rufner
Ballantine. Her demonstration also in-
cluded Critiquing Your Work and
Encouraging Yourself, which was
very interesting. In November our
guest artist was Arizona native Mary
Santos. Aside from the fact that her
work is appreciated throughout the
United States, she is also an award-
winning artist who teaches workshops
and classes in various media, locally.
For her, creating her art is magic, and
for you, hopefully you will continue
to enjoy that magic.
On Dec. 8, the Sun West Art Club
will celebrate its annual holiday party
for members. Paradise Bakery will be
catering a delicious menu of a number
of salads and a scrumptious dessert.
The entertainment has not yet been fi-
nalized, but knowing our person in
charge of the whole soire, Joann
Henson, it will definitely be the icing
on the dessert.
On Jan. 12, 2009, our guest will be
nature and everyday life artist, Judith
Visker. More information on her qual-
ifications and background coming up
in the January Rec Center News.
Meanwhile, continue to check out
our new, very colorful board in the
Watercolor side of the art room for in-
formation regarding the dates, prices
and instructors of the classes that will
be coming up in the near future. Keep
in mind there is open art on Wednes-
days and Saturdays in the mornings;
no instructors. We also have intro-
duced two new workshops called Try
Me Watercolor ($15) and Try Me
Oil and Acrylic ($15) on Saturdays.
The classes are for members and non-
members who would like to try a
medium to see if they would like to
pursue it further. The SWAC will sup-
ply the artist material free to those
who attend the class. This gives you
a chance to try a new medium before
making that big purchase of supplies!
If you choose to Try, please spec-
ify which class you wish to reserve
and mail reservation and check (made
out to SWAC) to: Marilyn Robinett,
20424 N. Aurora Drive, Sun City
West, AZ 85375. The workshops
started in November and hopefully
will continue to be successful. Call
Marilyn at 623-975- 6358 for infor-
mation on these classes.
THEATRE WEST
Theatre Wests general membership
meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.
Dec. 16 in Stardust Theatre at R.H.
Johnson and Stardust boulevards. All
members and their guests are invited
to attend this free event.
Following the business agenda, the
audience will be entertained with a
one-act comedy written by Billy St.
John and directed by Natalie Beckett
called Here Comes the Bride And
There Goes the Groom.
Synopsis: When Millie Comptons
fianc bolts from the alter, she rushes
into the church dressing room in tears.
She is joined by her sister, mother,
grandmother, and her best friend. Un-
able to understand the grooms flight,
they admit his mother and sister who
are bewildered.
Theatre Wests first Production of
2009 Marriage Go Round is a com-
edy by Leslie Stevens, directed by
Peter Schmaltz.
The comedy is an illustrated lecture
on the perils of monogamy, delivered
alternately by a professor of cultural
anthropology at a suburban New York
College and his wife, who is dean of
women at the school. The couple had
enjoyed a long-term loving marriage
that is being disrupted by the arrival
of a very young sexy interloper, de-
termined to tear the marriage apart.
Here the game of seduction becomes
an ironic commentary on the war be-
tween the sexes.
Thirteen performances are offered
Jan. 24 through Feb. 8. Showtimes are
7 p.m.; Sunday matinee is 2 p.m.
There will be no performances Jan.
29, Feb. 2 or Feb. 5. All seats are re-
served. Tickets are $7. The Box Of-
fice is open 10 a.m. to noon Monday
through Thursday; it will be closed for
the holidays beginning noon Dec. 18,
and will reopen 10 a.m. Jan. 5.
Information: 623-584-7025 or 623-
975-2338.
TOLE ARTISTS
Come one, come all Tole Artists!
Its December and Dec. 10 you are
all invited to join us as guests and par-
take of a really delicious Holiday
Luncheon featuring yummy home-
baked ham and all the delicious trim-
mings at the Tole Clubs classroom,
where the tables will be gaily deco-
rated!
A short social at 11:30 a.m. will
precede the noon annual membership
meeting, which includes the election
and installation of 2009 club officers
as we offer our thanks to our outgoing
2008 officers: Peggy Faucher, Bar-
bara McCart, Bettye Sanders, Nancy
Nuccio and Sharon McAndrews. Well
done!
After the luncheon, push yourself
away from the table and ready your-
self for the really exciting The Right
Family gift exchange that is just the
beginning of much more festive fun to
follow! While you wait for the party
to begin, dont forget to make out
your 2009 $5 membership! What a
value for classes held every week for
fellow artists!
Its time to remind you that we will
not only continue with our 11:30 a.m.
Tole Acrylic Decorative Painting
Classes on Jan. 7 with Erma Crippen
and others member instructors
throughout the year, but we again
offer 2009 Advanced Classes with
Barbara McCart at 8:30 a.m., Jan. 7,
in Room 3 at Kuentz Rec Center. Sign
up now for 2009 classes!
You dont want to miss Barbaras
annual Santa offering, a beautiful
Santa with Poinsettias starting Jan.
7 (three weeks or more). Following is
a nostalgic cool Snow Day five-
week class!
We welcome visitors to stop by
during our classes. Our doors are al-
ways open! If you think you would
like to learn to paint, or painted years
ago, come join us!
The Tole Artists Club wants to wish
each of you a very Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year!
WATER FITNESS
The Water Fitness Club meets 9
a.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
at Palm Ridge Recreation Centers in-
door pool until the ongoing construc-
tion at Beardsley Rec Center is
completed.
New members are always wel-
come. Come and join in the fun. Its a
great way to start your day. Our an-
nual dues are only $3, payable by
check.
WEAVERS WEST
Weavers West is back into full
swing with lots of activities and
classes. The Holiday Meeting and
Luncheon will be Dec. 5 at Grand-
view Terrace. The meeting will be at
11:30 and the luncheon at noon. Re-
member to make your reservation at
Weavers West, located at Kuentz Rec
Center.
The Greeting Card Workshop by
Emma Yanda will be Dec. 16. The
Basic Class will start Jan. 5. Robyn
Spady will be back for her all day
workshop for all intermediate weavers
Feb. 3 through 5. For these and other
classes, be sure to stop at the weaving
room and register.
www.scwclubs.com.
WESTERNAIRES
CHORUS
Tickets for the Westernaires
Christmas and Broadway show are
available now in the Stardust Theatre
Box Office, open between 10 a.m. and
noon Monday through Thursday in
the Stardust lobby. Showtimes are 7
p.m. Friday, Saturday and Monday,
Dec. 12, 13 and 15; and 2 p.m. Sun-
day, Dec. 14. Tickets are $7 each.
Janet Hochstatters selection of tra-
ditional holiday music to open the
concert features the full chorus and
men in the first half.
The womens section and the full
chorus end the concert with music
from Broadway shows that opened
during the holiday season. You will be
pleasantly surprised when you hear
these familiar songs. Come join us to
start off your holiday season with
music!
WESTERNERS
Our Holiday Dance will be held
Thursday, Dec. 4. Annie Brownrigg
will be cuer and Lee Hailey and Bob
Jones callers. Pre-rounds begin at 6:30
p.m. and Mainstream and Plus squares
begin at 7. Join us at the R.H. Johnson
Social Hall. Cost is $5 per person, and
finger food is appreciated.
The election of board members will
be held at a general meeting at 7:30
on Thursday, Dec. 11.
Advanced level lessons begin 6:30
p.m. Jan. 5. Dan Nordbye is caller in
the R.H. Johnson Social Hall.
On Thursdays, the plus work-
shops/lessons start at 6 p.m., and
the Mainstream/Plus dances start at 7
p.m. Lee Hailey is caller at the R.H.
Johnson Social Hall.
Mainstream lessons/workshops
have been moved to Thursday
evenings, beginning at 6 p.m. Bob
Jones will be calling the lessons and
we will split the hall at R.H. Johnson
Social Hall.
Information: 623-322-5201, 623-
556-4410 or www.scwclubs.com.
WOODWORKERS
Its election time again. The elec-
tion of officers for 2009 will take
place at the Dec. 2 general member-
ship meeting beginning 1 p.m. in the
Lecture Hall. Ballots will be distrib-
uted as you sign in.
The annual Holiday Party is also on
Dec. 2 at Palm Ridge. Refreshments
will be available starting at 5 p.m.,
with dinner at 6. Live music and danc-
ing will follow dinner. Tickets are
$15 per person and are available at the
Woodshop.
We have purchased some new
equipment for the shop. We have re-
placed the two spindle sanders and the
edge sander.
Also, several re-arrangements have
been made in the shop. Two new work
stations have been built in the equip-
ment room, and the sanding down-
draft table has been rebuilt. The
assembly room area has been re-
arranged to make more room for work
benches.
A new member orientation class
will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 8-11. Anyone who wants to join
the club needs to sign up for the ses-
sion at the wood shop. Our hours are
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. Wednesdays.
YOGA
To yoga, or not to yoga? Did you
know that practicing yoga not only re-
lieves stress but helps develop physi-
cal strength, stamina and flexibility?
Indeed, more than 20 million Ameri-
cans practice yoga daily. Maybe you
should be one of them. If you have al-
ways wanted to try yoga, come join
the Yoga Club and find out what yoga,
stretching and Pilates can do for you.
Even if you have never done yoga
before, you can start today! The Yoga
Club has two certified yoga teachers,
Karen and Renee, who can modify ex-
ercises and postures for those new to
yoga or Pilates. Bob conducts a
stretching class twice a week. For
those with some experience, there are
tape and video classes available.
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 16
classes (two of them in the early
evening) and you can start a class at
any time. Classes with the certified
teachers are $3 per class. The fee is $1
for stretching and pilates, and there is
no charge for our tape or video
classes.
Come observe one of our classes
and see what you are missing. The
Yoga Club might be just what you
need! Check out the locations and
times at www.scwclubs.com.
From Page 24
Club Corner
The Theatre West Ham
Award was presented to Ron
McCollor for his performance
as the Major Ponsenby and
Abdul (twin brother), in the pro-
duction of Hotbed Hotel. The
tradition of passing on the Ham
Award was started several
years ago and is at the total
discretion of the trophy holder.
Ron received the trophy from
Candice Krstulja and may keep
it until the January 2009 pro-
duction of Marriage Go
Round, at which time he will
present the trophy to the per-
former of his choice.
Editors Note:
A Word
About Photos
Dear Readers: We do our
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Here are some guidelines to
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Make sure the photos are:
In focus; not blurry or diffi-
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High resolution: Photos
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ticularly important. We can
make big photos smaller, but we
cannot enlarge small photos.
Digital pictures or processed
prints will work. Pixelated pic-
tures, photocopies or printouts
on regular paper cannot be
used.
We appreciate your help in
keeping the Rec Center News a
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have questions, please email us
at dept9@rcscw.com.
Thank you.

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