April 2019 Grand Lifestyles

HYDRATION PAGE 14

OUT & ABOUT PAGE 27

OUR BRIEF

HISTORY

PAGE 61

April 2019

A Publication of Sun City Grand

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THE GRAND LIFESTYLE

RESOURCE NUMBERS

Aerobic Schedules............................................ 38

Advertising Information..................................... 5

Ask Cappie the Computer Cat......................... 64

Classified Ads.................................................... 70

Community Special Events.............................. 62

Community Association Numbers................... 69

Connect with the Colonnade........................... 29

Employment Information................................... 5

Club Special Events.......................................... 44

Mission Statement.............................................. 5

Director of Golf Operations.............................. 10

Resource Numbers............................................ 68

Financial Results................................................. 6 Fitness Manager’s Message................................ 14 General Manager’s Message................................ 8

OUT & ABOUT

Grand Learning Communication..................... 43

White Mountains

Lifestyles Manager’s Message............................ 12 Presentations..................................................... 52

PAGE 29

Ticketed Events................................................. 54

Useful Tips to Protect Your Home Page 8

Hydration Page 14

Movement Matters Page 31

Changes to Use Restrictions Page 21

Our Brief History Page 63

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SCG FEBRUARY 2019

FINANCIAL RESULTS Feb-19 Actual

ASSOCIATION Operating Assessment Revenue

$

Feb-19 Budget

Variance Fav/(Unfav)

926,028 $

925,945 $

209,012 11,343 33,314 93,475 43,245 390,389

274,641 11,250 35,634 102,308 36,758 460,591

Annual Pass Flex Pass Resident Daily Guest Public Merchandise Driving Range Golf Revenue

147,389 89,296 486,347 155,837 10,226 92,710 31,442 1,013,246

Other Revenue Interest Income TOTAL REVENUE

Fitness & Activities Grand Lifestyles Rent Food & Beverage Membership Fees Recreation Revenue

83

YTD Actual

YTD Budget

Variance Fav/(Unfav)

$ 1,850,630 $ 1,850,464 $

166

Forecast CY19

Budget CY19

Variance Fav/(Unfav)

$ 11,347,895 $ 11,347,729 $

166

386,871 25,405 66,715 183,170 128,585 790,745

438,104 22,540 69,386 196,072 130,769 856,871

(51,233) 2,865 (2,671) (12,902) (2,185) (66,126)

1,345,767 139,277 355,268 799,603 548,738 3,188,652

1,397,000 136,412 357,939 812,505 550,922 3,254,778

(51,233) 2,865 (2,671) (12,902) (2,185) (66,126)

148,561 108,861 582,243 171,918 16,687 96,730 32,968 1,157,968

(65,629) 93 (2,320) (8,833) 6,487 (70,202) (1,172) (19,565) (95,896) (16,081) (6,461) (4,020) (1,526) (144,722)

311,086 195,607 1,071,211 273,503 15,184 182,003 70,291 2,118,886

304,519 207,198 1,096,397 276,737 21,652 171,221 61,863 2,139,587

6,567 (11,591) (25,186) (3,234) (6,468) 10,782 8,428 (20,701)

1,555,234 532,545 3,710,402 922,641 308,639 789,966 264,023 8,083,451

1,548,667 544,136 3,735,588 925,875 315,107 779,184 255,595 8,104,152

6,567 (11,591) (25,186) (3,234) (6,468) 10,782 8,428 (20,701)

24,817 22,776 2,377,256

23,604 22,000 2,590,108

1,213 776 (212,852)

52,107 42,455 4,854,823

44,171 44,000 4,935,093

7,936 (1,545) (80,270)

180,745 262,455 23,063,198

172,809 264,000 23,143,468

7,936 (1,545) (80,270)

Cost of Sales GROSS PROFIT

227,724 2,149,532

318,939 2,271,169

91,215 (121,637)

466,411 4,388,412

543,165 4,391,928

76,754 (3,516)

1,836,341 21,226,857

1,913,095 21,230,373

76,754 (3,516)

Payroll Utilities Repairs & Maintenance Insurance Professional Fees Landscaping Operating Expense Depreciation TOTAL EXPENSES

828,104 122,414 73,696 33,180 5,579 185,270 294,945 1,500 1,544,688

907,633 144,722 60,919 32,661 9,451 185,794 306,417 1,500 1,649,097

79,529 22,308 (12,777) (519) 3,872 524 11,472 104,409

1,748,871 270,398 113,545 66,360 10,055 370,540 598,974 2,999 3,181,742

1,813,694 296,770 120,419 65,322 23,541 371,588 625,243 3,000 3,319,577

64,823 26,372 6,874 (1,038) 13,487 1,048 26,269 1 137,835

10,308,731 2,220,931 760,459 422,374 156,063 2,228,480 4,744,350 17,999 20,859,387

10,373,554 2,247,302 767,333 421,336 169,549 2,229,528 4,770,619 18,000 20,997,221

64,823 26,371 6,874 (1,038) 13,487 1,048 26,269 1 137,834

SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) Before Capital

$

Project Expense SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) R OUNDS

RESERVE FUND Money Market Investments TOTAL

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604,844 $

622,072 $

(17,228)

-

(88,056)

622,072 $

(105,284)

88,056 $

516,788 $ 20,017

23,297

Feb-19 Balance $515,837 16,580,000 1.60% $ 17,095,837

YIELD

(3,280)

CARE FUND Money Market Investments TOTAL

$ 1,206,670 $ 1,072,351 $ 99,245

-

44,101

Feb-19 Balance $127,309 2,840,000 1.40% $ 2,967,309

YIELD

$

233,152 $

134,319

-

(99,245)

268,225 $

233,152 $

35,074

(894)

184,106

185,000

STAFFING Full Time Part Time Total

Feb-19 Actual 166 136 302

(99,245)

$ 1,107,425 $ 1,072,351 $ 43,207

134,319

35,074

367,470 $ 99,245

$

(894)

Feb-19 Variance Budget Fav/(Unfav) 173 (7) 138 (2) 311 (9)

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SUMMARY OF

MARCH 14, 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING Board Approved Resolutions

A. General 1. Dissolve the Board Ad Hoc Committee for the Enforcement Policy; 2. Acceptance of resignation of Bob Aiken, Board member from the Cimarron Large Scale Remodeling Project/Board Ad Hoc Committee and replace with newlyelected Board member, Earle Greenberg and appointment of Dave Martin (resident) and Ken Olson, General Manager to the project; 3. Del Webb Memorial Field Advertising Agreement with Barton Realty, effective March 1, 2019 for a period of three years in the amount of $2,686.75; 4. Del Webb Memorial Field Advertising Agreement with Treedah Magee Realty, effective March 1, 2019 for a period of three years in the amount of $5,738; 5. Del Webb Memorial Field Advertising Agreement with Tride and True Pest Control, effective March 1, 2019 for a period of three years in the amount of $3,825; 6. SCG Virtual Store – Allow residents, staff or visitors to buy logoed merchandise on line (Step 6) Board Concept; 7. Acceptance of the Board Ad Hoc Communications Committee recommended changes to the Vision, Mission and Value Statements and the Communications logo; 8. Approve the establishment of the Granite Falls Restaurant Board A Hoc Committee with Don Love (Chair), Earle Greenberg, Roger Barry, Dave Martin (resident), and Ken Olson, General Manager;

BOARD MEMBER

Bob Aiken 623-214-6716 grandaiken@ cox.net

BOARD MEMBER

Jeff Gibbs 623-866-9669 Jeffgibbs.grand@ gmail.com

9. Acceptance of the replacement of the Large Scale Process document dated February 2, 2018 with the new process and logo; 10. Acceptance of the Space Allocation Board Ad Hoc Committee’s “Final Report” including recommendations for potential physical expansion for the Chartered Clubs; 11. Approve the appointment of Bob Aiken, Board member and Earle Greenberg, newly elected Board member, to a Board Ad Hoc Committee to work with the Chartered Club Peer Group Council to draft revisions to the Chartered Club Policies and Procedures, as recommended by the Space Allocation Committee;

6. Cimarron outdoor pool area – Replace 21 Ground Speaker Heads and wire (as needed) in the amount not to exceed $13,000.

7. Cimarron Pool – Replace 24 – 9’ Market Umbrellas in the amount not to exceed $11,000.

C. CARE Projects 1. Cimarron Pickleball Courts – Install a new Ice & Water dispensing machine in the amount not to exceed $9,100.

2. Utility Shelves – install 96 utility shelves in restroom stalls in the amount not to exceed $3,200.

4. Tennis Courts – Resurface/paint 11 courts in the amount not to exceed $61,000.

D. Operating Projects 1. Golf Courses – Top Dressing Sand for the Summer Transition in the amount not to exceed $84,000.

2. HVAC – HVAC Preventative maintenance for a three year agreement to be completed twice annually, effective March 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021 in the amount not to exceed $49,518.

3. Desert Springs golf course – Lake Hard Edging on #2 green & #3 tee box in the amount not to exceed $69,000. ($49,000 Capital & $20,000 CARE Funds).

4. Cimarron Golf Course – Complete Erosion Repairs in the amount not to exceed $62,000.

5. Golf Courses – Purchase 12,000 lbs. of Poa Triv seed for the greens only in the amount not to exceed $39,000.

5. Adobe Pool – Replace Dolphin brand pool cleaner in the amount not to exceed $3,700.

Board Resolutions Denied 1. PDP-18-013 – (Step 7) – Basketball Court Installation

12. Dissolve the Board Ad Hoc Committee on Space Allocation; B. Reserve Projects 1. Reems Trail – Repaint metal view fencing in the amount not to exceed $17,500; 2. Purchase PC’s – Replace 120 PC’s to include the Windows 10 operating system in the amount not to exceed $112,000.

3. Desert Springs Restaurant – Replace dining room carpet tiles in the amount not to exceed $5,800.

BOARD MEMBER

Don Love 530-391-4356 granddonlove@ icloud.com

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BOARD MEMBER

Terry Murphy 623-388-6721 murphy4grand@ gmail.com

BOARD MEMBER

Earl Greenberg 847-708-7989 greenberg4grand@ gmail.com

BOARD MEMBER

Alan Meyer 623-584-5281 grandameyer@ aol.com

BOARD MEMBER

Gene Neigoff 623-544-0525 Gene4grand@ cox.net

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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

Useful Tips

to Protect Your Home Kenneth Olson, CMCA, AMS General Manager

Home sweet home – it’s a safe and welcoming haven for you and your family. But unfortunately, not everyone sees it that way.

Your home and your belongings can also be appealing targets to criminals, but there are steps you can take to signicantly reduce the risk. Below are valuable tips to help safeguard your home.

Tips

1. Lock Your Doors.

This may seem like a nobrainer, but sometimes residents of gated communities leave their exterior doors unlocked because the controlled access supplied by the gates makes them feel safe. But better safe than sorry — unfortunately, those with criminal intent will find their way inside.

2. Add Even More Barriers to Entry.

You can easily make it more difficult for unauthorized visitors to enter your home.

For example, if your home has sliding doors that lead outside, placing a block of wood or a pipe in the tracking will prevent it from opening.

3. Install Protection Devices.

If you have a home security system, use it. If you don't — and you can't or don't want to install one — placing a warning sign in your yard or a sign on your door can be very effective.

4. Make A Presence — or Create One. If you're home when a stranger

knocks, don't open the door but make sure they know you're there. Ask who it is, and if they or their intentions are unfamiliar, tell them you're not interested. If they won't leave, tell them you will call the police — and do it if they continue to lurk.

When you're not going to be home, make sure the lights are on and the television or music is playing to make it seem like the house is occupied.

5. Befriend Your Neighbors.

If you'll be away for any length of time, arrange for a neighbor to retrieve your newspaper, pick up your mail and retrieve any packages delivered to the home so it

appears that someone is always home. If you are planning to be gone longer than two weeks, fill out a vacation watch form in the Membership office so that our Community Homeowners Association Patrol (C.H.A.P.S.) will periodically check your home exterior while you are gone.

6. Retain Clear Lines of Vision.

Having clear sight lines and visibility from your home's windows and doors are important to seeing what's going on around you. Be sure to regularly trim your lawn and shrubs — or arrange for a landscaper to do it — to prevent overgrown foliage from blocking your view.

COFFEE CONVERSATION WITH KEN

The Conversation with Ken session provides a good opportunity for homeowners to bring questions to the General Manager and engage in discussion in a casual format. Conversation with Ken is on April 17 at 8 a.m. in the Palm Center.

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7. Make Sure Lights Around Your Home are Operational and Turned On at Night.

This will present a well-lit environment and allow unwanted guests to be visible.

8. Don't Leave Your Garage Door Open.

Leaving your garage door open when you're not actually in the garage is an invitation for burglars. Your garage door should only be open when you need to enter or exit with your vehicle. If you want to work in the garage, you can keep the door open for air and light, but always be aware of your surroundings — and if you walk away, close it.

9. Hide Your Valuables.

Jewelry and other valuables can be irresistible targets for criminals, so secure them out of sight in a safe container, like a storage bin, safe, jewelry box, fake book or other clever hiding place. And if you keep your jewelry box in plain sight for convenience, place it somewhere less visible — otherwise, you make it easy for a criminal to snatch your prized possessions in seconds.

10. Record Ids and Other Identifying Information.

Permanently record all of your electronics' serial numbers — if they don't have any, engrave or permanently write your own information. For additional security, photograph yourself with your belongings to make it easier to recover stolen items, especially if they're sold at pawnshops.

11. Utilize The City Of Surprise Risk Assessment Program (No Cost).

The program includes an on-site visit and survey of your property by a walk through that identifies specific target areas to address. Also, time is spent discussing personal safety devices and security devices appropriate for your property. To obtain more information or to schedule an officer for this free service, call the Surprise Police Department’s Community Relations Unit at 623-222-4422.

These tips can help keep criminals away from your home and property, but always remember make safety your top priority. If you do experience a home invasion, don't try to play hero — nothing you own is more important than your well-being or even your life. Immediately contact the police if a criminal act occurs, or even if you see suspicious activity near your home or in your community. The Surprise Police Department would much rather deal with a false alarm than a criminal act with the potential to cause harm.

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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF OPERATIONS

THE SCIENCE OF GOLF COURSE GRASS Jeff Hochman Director of Golf Operations

This issue I want to focus on the difficult task that the Superintendents; David Bergstrom and Jeff Pritchard have every day to have a beautiful manicured golf course(s) to play on. Growing grass isn’t just their job, it is a science. Every day, every tee box, every fairway and every green could face them with a challenge and it is changing daily.

A golf course superintendent is a person who professionally manages water, labor, time, materials and financial resources needed to care for the turfgrass and landscaped grounds on a golf course.

Golf course superintendents have also been referred to as greenskeepers and turf managers. Golf course superintendents are concerned with the environmental health of the golf course, the sporting needs of the players and the financial sustainability of the golf club for which they work. Their management strategies must also align with Sun City Grands business’ environmental and philanthropic role in the community.

Golf course superintendents carefully monitor the natural weather patterns, environment and other influences that affect the playing areas and landscapes with which golfers interact. Golf course superintendents monitor the health of the golf course environment

through careful study, diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury to the golf course’s turfgrass fairways, tees and greens areas, as well as bunkers, areas of penalty, naturalized areas and trees.

Their skilled management of the course is accomplished through a detailed knowledge of biology, chemistry, plant pathology and entomology.

would receive. With this information they are able to tailor their cultural practices to maintain/improve the subsurface to produce great quality turf.

Growing grass is simply not just throwing down seed, watering and fertilizing it. There is a lot more that goes into it. The superintendents have to know what is going on below the surface to make sure that the playing conditions are great. One way this is accomplished is through very detailed and costly soil testing. Soil samples are taken on the golf courses on a regular basis to help them manage the turf but every few years a very detailed soil test is performed. It consists of taking samples of 3 different tiers; 1st tier 0-4 inches, 2nd tier 4-8 inches and the 3rd tier 8-12 inches.

Above is a sample of a report that they

David Bergstrom and Jeff Pritchard are highly educated and skilled superintendents and they are both working really hard for every resident to have 4 beautiful golf courses. I want to thank them for their hard work and dedication.

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Our residents are like perennials— they blossom and bloom year after year!

What is Royal Oaks? A community with multiple dining options, lots of friends, and activities too numerous to list. And without the maintenance of your current home. Plus a campus with the peace of mind that comes with higher levels of living should you ever need it.

We invite you to visit and ask Royal Oaks residents why they live here. If you’d like, we’ll arrange a lunch or dinner after the tour with some residents who, like you, didn’t believe that life could be so easy at Royal Oaks. We’ll help you narrow down your choices between our 23 floor plans (homes and apartments in independent living) on our 50+ acre campus and also show you the social, dining, activity, and care spaces. But first, find out the benefits of lifeplan communities by downloading many informational pieces on our website (click on the “free download” button on the home page).

Call (623) 815-4132 to arrange your personal visit.

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FROM THE LIFESTYLES MANAGER

Spring Fever It’s that time of year…the weather is amazing and there is so much to do.

Who wouldn’t want to venture out and enjoy all that is Sun City Grand?

We’re here to offer some wonderful options for you!

Lorena Nieto Lifestyles Manager

Join us for the last Market at Grand of the season, Saturday, April 6th from 9am–2pm. An exclusive to Grand, the Market provides the opportunity to stroll and shop a variety of vendors with unique wares. We hope to see you there!

Sun City Grand’s Semi–Annual Spring Garage Sale is Saturday, April 13th from 7am–12noon. Join us for a morning of treasure hunting. This is an opportunity to find that unique item you have been searching for. Soul Impressions will be entertaining us with live music from 9am-12pm, food will be available for purchase and there will lots of shopping opportunities!

Wine Down Season is winding down. This Grand favorite is scheduled throughout the month of April, Wednesday’s from 3–6pm.

We hope you will come out for an afternoon of music entertainment! Don’t miss the chance to enjoy a Wine Down before the season ends. Meet us in the Village Center!

We have great entertainment planned just for you! We have One of the Those Nights—The Eagles Tribute scheduled for May. June brings us Mirage—A Fleetwood Mac Tribute. We will have more concerts all Summer long here in Sun City Grand.

Visit us in the Activities Office for seat availability or visit us on suncitygrand.com for additional ticket purchase information.

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Upcoming Events!

MAY 1

RISE AND SHINE BREAKFAST

MAY 3

OLD RIM ROAD SCENIC DRIVE

MAY 5

RUSTLERS ROOSTE

MAY 8

GOLDEN SPIKE 150TH ANNIVERSARY

MAY 11

SHOPPING - CHANDLER FASHION CENTER

MAY 12

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

MAY 15

THE VERDE VALLEY WINE TRAIL

MAY 25

MEMORIAL DAY

MAY 31

RENT AT THE GAMMAGE See page 54, Ticketed Events, for descriptions of all our unique and exciting trip opportunities.

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MAY 21, 2019

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FROM THE FITNESS MANAGER

HYDRATION

R EQ UIR EM ENTS F OR ACTI VE SENI ORS

also act as diuretics, increasing water loss. When you add other common, mildly diuretic fluids like caffeine and alcohol, hydration becomes even more critical.

Allison Adams Fitness Manager

As Arizona temperatures increase, we who are active 50+ exercisers need to pay special attention to our hydration and to our electrolytes. When older adults exercise, especially in hot, dry climates, their sensation of thirst diminishes. And we know that “normal” thirst kicks in only after you are already dehydrated.

And waiting for thirst may lead to heatrelated illnesses.

A quick and easy way to assess hydration is by monitoring urine volume and color. Dark-colored urine usually means you are dehydrated (although some dietary supplements like vitamins with a high concentration of riboflavin can cause a brightcolored urine as well). So does infrequent urination. However, be cognizant that prescription drugs can affect urine color and volume too.

ability of the kidneys to conserve water and sodium.

PROPER HYDRATION BECOMES EVEN MORE IMPORTANT AS WE AGE

Aging also causes other alterations in normal physiology that increase the risk of dehydration. Sweat rate changes, our kidney function affects fluid transport, and vacillations occur in electrolyte levels and blood flow responses. We must be vigilant about our hydration needs and create and use strategies to keep sufficiently hydrated during the physiological stress of exercise.

60+ individuals are also more susceptible to dehydration or hypo-hydration than younger adults. It's due to a blunted thirst response as well as an impaired

To add to the complexity of hydration, many 50+ athletes take medications that contribute to the loss of body water.

Chief are blood pressure medications that

PLAIN WATER IS NOT ENOUGH When you exercise, your body loses water, but it also loses electrolytes like sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium and chloride.

While all electrolytes are important to

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SCG FITNESS CENTERS

CLASS

INSTRUCTOR TIME

DATE

LOCATION

DAYS PRICE

Kids Kamp

Jeanne

1:00 PM

3/18-4/24

Amphitheater

Mon

FREE*

Kids Kamp

Jeanne

1:00 PM

3/18-4/24

Amphitheater

Wed

FREE*

Outdoor Yoga

Sherry

7:30 AM

3/26-6/13

Palm Court lawn

Tues

$3

Outdoor Yoga

Therese

7:30 AM

3/26-6/13

Palm Court lawn

Thur

$3

Why Food Matters

Melissa

10:00 AM

4/4-4/25

Cimarron

Thur

$60***

Hatha Yoga

Claudia

12:15-1:45 PM

4/3-4/23

Cimarron

Wed

$32***

Class times are 50-55 minutes except where listed *With Guest Fee of $3 ***Prepaid Registration

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your body’s function and performance, sodium is by far the most important electrolyte, because a decrease in your body’s sodium concentration can have some extremely negative consequences.

There can be anywhere from 400 mg to 1200 mg of sodium in each liter of sweat. Since sweat has both fluid and electrolytes in it, drinking water alone (especially distilled water) can be really dangerous. This is the fastest way to decrease or dilute your body’s concentration of sodium. If you’re exercising and you find yourself urinating a lot and feeling ill, you may be hyponatremic and need to re-hydrate with something with more sodium in it.

Most sports drinks contain water, electrolytes and some form of sugar to provide a small source of energy to help maintain blood sugar and fuel working muscle. Beware of sports drinks with artificial colors, flavoring agents, artificial sweeteners or preservatives.

To preemptively combat dehydration here in Arizona, we have to create a strategy, a Hydration Strategy, on how to safely and effectively maximize the

set the stopwatch function on my watch for ten-minute intervals, and drink about 3 ounces each alarm. I also add an extra 16 oz. of fluid to my total. I always try to finish with extra hydration remaining;

body's water and sodium reserves. ½ oz of water per pound of body weight per day is a good start. Generally, water is a matter of personal taste, so try various brands and pH levels. I go with a higher 8.0 pH Sprouts water and add my own electrolytes.

For electrolytes, I use Skratch Labs Sport Hydration Drink Mix. Its electrolyte profile actually matches what is lost in sweat (800 mg sodium, 80 mg potassium, 100 mg calcium and 80 mg of magnesium per liter). For training on an extra hot day or over a longer duration, I switch to Skratch Labs Hyper Hydration Drink Mix. It has a much higher sodium content than the Sport Hydration and will pro-actively increase the body's water and sodium reserves. I use it sparingly. It's not suitable for a mellow one hour bike ride or run, or rounds of golf or sets of pickleball.

A SAMPLE HYDRATION STRATEGY Below are some strategies I use to keep hydrated during the year: n

I aim to drink about 20 oz of water/ electrolytes per hour of training. I

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One or two 10 oz plastic hip flasks containing Sprouts 8.0 pH alkaline water and a tablespoon of organic honey in each. Very small sips of from these every 20 or so minutes; Huma energy gels, one gel every hour, and lastly; I use home-made protein bars as my solid food source during my workouts.

A ½ thumb-sized piece every 30 minutes should not cause any gastric discomfort.

If you have any questions or wish me to design a hydration strategy for you, please contact me: Charles Crevequer SCG Trainer and EXOS Sports Performance Specialist Cell: (623) 337-3558

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FROM THE FISHING CLUB

Project Healing Waters On February 9th the Fishing Club Hosted veterans with Project Healing Waters to spend the morning fishing at Lake Nine.

Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing supports the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and related activities including fly tying, rod building and outings.

This is one of the Community Activities the Fishing Club does to encourage sport fishing for youth, veterans, and community residents.

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SPACE ALLOCATION

SOLUTIONS TEAM UPDATE

SPACE ALLOCATION SOLUTIONS TEAM BOARD ADVISORS: Ellie Brooks Bob Aiken Jeff Gibbs

COMMITTEE: Martha Bails Melanie Houser Judy Snedecker Bob Cornfield Arline Inman Debbie Meyer Joyce Fullerton J Michelle Hansen Rene Mitchell Gary Jann Beverly Craig David Shaw

CONTACT: scgspaceallocation@gmail.com Bob Cornfield (925) 998-1813

HULTSMAN REPORT: www.suncitygrand.com Strategic Planning

The assignment given to the 70 +/- volunteers was to prepare a report to the board advising them of the best approach to satisfy the requests of some chartered clubs for additional space.

At the same time, CAM has some needs as well.

Then, there are all the other residents who would like to make use of meeting rooms as well as enjoy the open areas around our beautiful campus.

After several months of investigation, the Space Allocation Committee was reduced in size to a Solutions Committee. Here, a report was finalized with the recommendations. First, the clubs seeking additional space were prioritized into 3 groups. The highest priority was given to the Music/ Comedy/Drama Clubs, Glass Arts/Clay Arts clubs.

Middle priority went to the Stitchers and Grand Photo clubs. The lowest priority

went to the Computer and Billiards clubs. A drawing was prepared to show where additional space could be created to satisfy these requests. This drawing shows construction to add space to existing buildings as well as a new building. When Del Webb submitted plans to the city, it included a building that was approved but never built. This committee is suggesting the building be constructed at two stories with a full basement. This new structure would provide storage for the Drama Club stage sets, property (large furniture and heavy objects) and current show props and costumes. Additionally, space would be used for rehearsals/auditions, Grandette practice, expansion of CAM Acitvity Office, CAM storage, liquor delivery and storage and Music Club risers. Some of these clubs reserve hundreds of rooms a year because they

have no dedicated space.

This new construction, when completed, will open up these rooms for use by the community. That includes rooms in the fitness centers that have wooded floors needed for rehearsals. These rooms could then be used for more of the popular fitness classes. It’s a win-win all around.

The report was presented to the Board of Directors at a meeting on Friday March 8th. They will consider it and, if accepted, pass it on to the Long Range Planning Committee for consideration. See the drawing for a general idea of where construction might take place, if approved.

Reference: A,G....................MUSIC/DRAMA D,E.......GLASS ARTS/CLAY ARTS C.............................. STITCHERS B.......................GRAND PHOTO H............................. COMPUTER F.............................. BILLIARDS

P OTE N TI A L P H Y S I C A L E X PA N S I O N

FROM THE SOFTBALL CLUB

CHALLENGE

USA vs. CANADA

Written by: Chuck Cruz

The Sun City Grand Red League Annual Canada vs. USA softball game took place under a cooperating warm sunny day that I’m sure contributed to the outstanding attendance for the event.

The fans were treated to two action filled games where the players on both teams showed off their offensive and defensive skills that kept the interest of everyone.

While treating the onlookers to some quality softball games, the real objective was to raise money to assist in the ongoing endeavor to find a cure for cancer. In the opening ceremony Jim Palzer gave a short presentation about the passionate campaign he has been waging to raise funds to assist in the research efforts to find a cure for this disease which has touched all of us in some way including our Sun City Grand Softball Club closely knit family.

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Mr. Palzer then turned the microphone over to Don Nelson, a seasoned Red League ball player for many years who is currently battling pancreatic cancer.

His articulate narration of the personal battle he is currently waging against the disease left everyone hypnotized.

Thank you Don for your courage and strength to stand in front of us divulging your plight and also putting things in proper perspective for all of us. This was truly your day!

The Canada vs. USA softball games followed the color guard presentation and the two countries nation anthems.

The teams were evenly matched defensively as both team’s players showcased their skills as the outfielders tracked down numerous fly balls hit to the warning track in the afternoon sun.

The infielders followed suit handling numerous sharply hit grounders and a few double plays with ease. On the offensive

side, I guess you could say the USA team had the advantage with a few more long ball hitters. Both games somehow seemed to turn into home run derbies as both teams tried to upstage one another by launching the crowd pleasing four bagger. The USA team managed a respectable 4 run victory in the first game, and won the nightcap by a larger margin, but who is counting. By this time the players seemed to show their age just wanting their promised pizza and liquid refreshments.

Special thanks to everyone who was involved in making this outing a success (sorry, too many names to give individual recognition): the organizers, the field crew, the announcers, the color guard, the coaches, the players, the fans and most important the weather! Don Nelson you are always in our thoughts and prayers.

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FROM THE SOFTBALL CLUB

The Sun City Grand based Tom Ranalls Realty Softball Club won the SSUSA 50-55 qualifier at Papago Park on February 15th and 16th. Next up for the team is Las Vegas April 26-28th

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WEEDS FRIENDLY REMINDER

from Standards

We all want to maintain the beauty and cleanliness of our homes in Sun City Grand. We also recognize that there are many things that impede us in this common desire. The intrusion of nature in the form of weeds is certainly on top of our list. Weeds do nothing but detract from the effect we sought to achieve when we landscaped our property.

Please help us to help you and your fellow owners by ensuring that your property stays free of these unsightly intruders.

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CHANGES TO USE RESTRICTIONS (EXHIBIT C OF THE CC&RS)

By Larry Marden

4. Added that lakes may be used for permitted fishing.

On February 14, 2019 the Board of Directors approved certain changes to the Use Restrictions found in exhibit C of the CC&Rs. The Board is given the authority to do this pursuant to article 11.2 section a. Section c further requires that the homeowners be given 30 days notice of any changes before the new document may take effect. The appearance of this notice in the Grand Lifestyles will serve to comply with that requirement. The new Exhibit C will take effect on May 1, 2019.

5. Added the ability to keep garage doors open while working in the garage.

Much of the document has been cleaned up and references to Del Webb have been removed. The new exhibit C has very few major changes, which are summarized below:

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6. Removed the requirement that all leases be in writing to be consistent with Arizona law.

7. Changed the minimum occupancy age from 55 to 45.

8. Relaxed the definition of “visible from neighboring property� to include any person regardless of size.

9. Deleted references to the Community Wide Standard.

10. Added recycling to the rules about trash pickup.

11. Changed the earliest time for refuse to be placed outside from 6:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

1. Removed the prohibition against flagpoles in front yards to be consistent with Arizona law.

12. Removed the section on swimming pools since they are governed by city ordinances.

2. Prohibited the use of fireworks in Sun City Grand.

The complete redline and final documents can be found on Suncitygrand.com. Please direct any questions to the Standards Department.

3. Added the ability to trap rodents in addition to rabbits.

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EVENT

Grand Golf Super Demo Day DATE OF EVENT

March 1, 2019

LOCATION OF EVENT

Desert Springs

The Super Demo Day was very successful with almost $50,000 in sales. Thank you to all of the vendors that came out to make this event successful.

Callaway, Cleveland, Cobra, Taylor Made, Ping, Wilson, Tour Edge, Footjoy, Pure Grips and Wallaroo.

Also, thank you to all of the residents for supporting the event and of course all of the staff that worked very hard on the event. We had great food from the snack bar and a blow up golf dart board was a lot of fun too.

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WHO DO YOU KNOW SHOULD SIGN THE CONSENT FORM?

6,568 NEEDED 5,000 VOTES COUNTED 1,568 TO GOAL

Our community is in the home stretch. Therefore, the Consent Committee is asking all residents to reach out to their friends and neighbors to round up the rest of the signatures needed to update and improve our CC&Rs and Bylaws.

Nearly 5,000 consents have been received and recorded by the Membership Office. That means we are more than two-thirds of the way to our goal. Our community needs your help…now!!

Before the winter residents leave our amazing community, please talk to as many of them as you can. Encourage them to visit www.suncitygrand.com and click on the “How to Consent” circle to review the many benefits of the proposed changes, download and sign a Consent Form, and drop it off in any of the Consent ballot boxes throughout the community or at the Membership Office in the Palm Center. If everyone who has signed the Consent Form was to convince another person to do the same, Sun City Grand would be operating with up-to-date CC&Rs and Bylaws with harmful clauses removed.

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An e-notification will be sent to SCG residents to announce the goal has been reached.

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The updated and improved CC&Rs and Bylaws will be recorded with Maricopa County.

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The new documents will be posted on the website.

During future budget review processes, the Board will hear advisory committee, staff and resident input as to whether an adjustment to the CARE fee is beneficial and the utilization of the CARE fund for capital projects is warranted.

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Board members serving on committees will no longer be permitted to vote on matters before the committee.

Officers of the Board (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer) will be required to be homeowners, and the term limits for Board members will be clearly defined.

The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) will no longer have final say over changes to the Common areas.

The Board will be able to intervene if the actions taken by the ARC are deemed detrimental to the Association.

Voting for future Board members will occur only if there are more candidates than positions open.

The Association will save money in costly legal fees due to better clarity in the new documents requiring less legal interpretations.

SEASONAL HOMEOWNERS: please make sure to sign a consent form before you leave for the summer.

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SUN CITY GRAND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

WRITTEN CONSENT TO THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE DECLARATION OF THE COVENANTS, CONDITIONS & RESTRICTIONS AND BYLAWS Owners of multiple properties need to complete a separate form for each property.

Limit one consent per lot.

Please print clearly

WRITTEN CONSENT FORM By signature below, the undersigned Member of the Sun City Grand Community Association, Inc. hereby consents to the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and to the Second Amendment and Restatement of Bylaws of Sun City Grand Community Association, Inc. ONE OWNER/MEMBER MUST SIGN AND DATE _______ /_______ /_______

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RETURN SIGNED FORM: 1. Hand deliver to Membership Office in Palm Center 8:00am – 4:00pm 2. By mail to 19726 N. Remington Drive, Surprise, AZ 85374 3. By fax to 623-546-7447 4. By email to membership@ scgcam.com 5. Give to Consent Committee Member

BY NOT SUBMITTING THIS FORM YOU ARE CHOOSING NOT TO CONSENT TO THE DOCUMENTS.

Copies of the redline/updated documents are available online at www.suncitygrand.com and at the Membership Office.

Pursuant to Article XVII, Section 17.2 (b) of the Amended and Restated Declaration of CC&Rs for Sun City Grand, the affirmative vote or written consent, or any combination thereof, of sixty-seven percent (67%) of the Class “A” votes is required to approve the Second Amended and Restated Declaration.

Pursuant to Article VI, Section 6.7 (b) of the Amendment and Restatement of Bylaws for Sun City Grand, the affirmative vote or written consent, or any combination thereof, at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the Class “A” votes in the Association is required to approve the Second Amendment and Restatement of Bylaws.

To rescind your CONSENT go to the Membership Office.

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Irrigation 101 down a wire to a solenoid on your irrigation valve and then your valve opens allowing water to flow through to your plants.

WHAT IS AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM? At a recent Neighborhood Reps meeting, I was asked to write an article about landscape irrigation, because most people really don’t know how much to water or when to water. Everyone has a control timer on the side of their house, but few know how to program it.

Most people have a “Rain Dial” or a “Hunter” Controller installed at their homes.

Irrigation Valves

Your controller is the brains of the operations telling your valves what to do. Your irrigation valves are connected to a Backflow valve. This valve is very important and required by law because it Rain Dial

Hunter Rain Dial

protects your drinking water from being contaminated by your irrigation system.

You don’t want contaminated water from your yard siphoning back into your kitchen faucet.

The function of these or any other controller is to turn on and off an irrigation valve for a period of time.

Controllers transform high voltage electricity to low voltage. They are very similar to other transformers you use every day to charge your phone, laptop computer or run your LED lights. The controller sends a low voltage charge

If you have a leak in your irrigation, turning off your controller may not shut off the water. To turn off your irrigation water shut off your Backflow valve by turning the lever so it is perpendicular to the valve. See the photo of the Backflow

valve. If you have fountain or pool, you will have a Backflow valve for that as well so make sure you turn off the right Backflow valve.

These three items controller, valve and backflow valve make up the major components of an irrigation system. Of course, there are other items like pipe underground and drip emitters above ground, but the most important items are those three.

WHAT IS IRRIGATION? Irrigation is simply putting back moisture in the ground that evaporated away and was used by your plants. Rain is irrigation. When it rains, you must turn off your irrigation system by either turning off the Backflow valve or turning off your controller.

How long should you keep it off? A full day’s rain in winter will provide enough water to last 3 weeks and in the summer for 4 days. If you have native desert plants, you can keep your irrigation off for 6 weeks in winter and 2 weeks in summer after a good rain. Plants thrive when they get rain water because it is not treated with chemicals.

I am going to share a secret that must not tell anyone, because I don’t want to see any Sun City Grand residents going into the water management business and competing with me – so keep it hush hush.

My secret is to shut off the irrigation as much as possible in the winter.

Look for my next article about determining how much water your landscape needs.

Jim Kauth CLWM, CLIA Jim is a Certified Landscape Water Manager by the EPA and the Irrigation Association.

He is also the Management Representative here at Sun City Grand who manages our common area irrigation system.

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WHITE MOUNTAIN GETAWAY Cool off with us this summer in Arizona’s beautiful White Mountains. This highcountry destination offers scenery much like Canada or the Pacific Northwest; it is a land of thick pine forests, crystal mountain lakes, lush green meadows and abundant watchable wildlife. At elevations of 6,500 to 9,000 feet, and temperatures that average 30 degrees cooler than the Phoenix area, the White Mountains are a terrific getaway.

This region is also home to ten sparkling lakes—our focus for this scenic driving tour—and we’ll explore as much as time allows.

Day One: We’ll leave the Valley with a stop for coffee & goodies in Payson, on our way to enjoy lunch on self in Heber, at The Red Onion. A true Kindred Tours favorite, The Red Onion is famous for their cheeseburgers, homemade chili and daily lunch specials. After lunch it’s back on the bus and we’ll enjoy the most remarkable scenery on our way to Hon-Dah Casino Resort, our headquarters for the next two nights. Nothing fancy, the Hon-Dah hotel rooms are clean and cozy, and buffet style dinner is included, at the Indian Pine Restaurant. After dinner we’ll enjoy a free evening. Check out the casino if you are so inclined, kick back with a cocktail in Spirits Bar, or enjoy the heated pool, spa or sauna.

Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel, and then it’s back on the bus and we’re off to explore the lakes of Arizona’s beautiful White Mountains. We’re keeping it scenic and easy, with a stop along the way for lunch on self. Late afternoon we’ll return to our hotel, where we’ll enjoy dinner, included, and another free evening.

Day Three: Breakfast is included at the hotel, and then it’s bags out and we’re on

the bus headed for home. We’ll enjoy a scenic loop tour back to the Valley taking us through the Salt River Canyon, a 2,000-foot-deep river canyon, so gorgeous and loaded with history that it is often referred to as the Little Grand Canyon.

This stretch of highway is broad and wellpaved offering some of the most dramatic views ever seen from a bus window! We’ll make our way into Globe, where we’ll stop for lunch on self at Guayo’s Mexican Restaurant. After lunch it’s back on the bus, and we’ll hightail it for home with more great sights to enjoy along the way.

This affordable tour includes so much!

Don’t miss it. *This trip is offered in conjunction with Kindred Tours. This outside contractor does not currently have any vehicles which can accommodate persons who are non-ambulatory. This destination is not recommended for non-ambulatory individuals as they do not provide assistive devices or pathways. This destination may require walking over unpaved surfaces, inclines, and significant distances. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor.

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THE COMMUNITIES OF THE WHITE MOUNTAINS Show Low, Snowflake, Taylor, Navajo County, Summit Healthcare, and the White Mountain Apache Tribe welcome you to the recreation wonderland known as Arizona’s White Mountains. Here, you’ll find a wealth of recreational opportunities that await you. The largest stand of ponderosa pine graces this region of northeastern Arizona.

Fishing, hunting and camping are plentiful throughout the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Arizona State Parks, and the Fort Apache Indian Reservation.

From the quiet, cool beauty of our mountain air, to the rich cultures of our communities, there’s always something for every member of the family. Take a trip to the White Mountains and experience a four seasons, cool mountain air, crystal-clear streams and lakes, as well as stunning vistas. Ski, tube or sled down snow-covered hills and then get warm by a fire in one of the area’s lodges, hotels or resorts. Shop for antiques, tour the historic pioneer homes, visit local and Native American artisans or catch the thrill of casino gaming and big-name entertainment.

Arizona’s White Mountains is the real West filled with storied pioneers, hard-working ranchers and authentic tribal people. Join us and discover True Arizona! azwhitemountains.net/about

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2019 TABLE TENNIS CLUB CIMARRON CENTER In the Gila Room

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY Ping Pong

1:00 — 4:00 1:00 — 4:00 9:00 — 12:00

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FRIDAY SATURDAY

9:00 — 12:00 1:00 — 4:00

Join the fun First 3 times as a guest $15.00 yearly membership •

Instruction available upon request.

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All levels of playing skill welcome.

Come check with the monitor and get started.

The club has paddles, wear your tennis shoes.

For more information, please contact: Klaus Holt @ 623-556-5952

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Drive your golf cart, bicycle, or walk down (bring a blanket or chairs)!

Grab some dinner and/or snacks from the snack shop and purchase beer/wine for sale beginning at 5 p.m.

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CONNECT WITH THE COLONNADE

MOVEMENT

Matters Nancy Wilson, R.N. Director of Resident Services The Colonnade

There are many reasons why we tend to slow down and become more sedentary with age. It may be due to health problems, weight or pain issues, a dislike of exercising or worries about falling.

But as we grow older, an active lifestyle becomes more important than ever to helping maintain and improve our overall health.

What are the benefits of exercise for older adults?

A 44-year long Swedish study, recently describe in the journal Neurology, found that physical activity was the No. 1 contributor to longevity, adding extra years to life — even for those who started exercising later in life. But getting active is not just about adding years to life, it’s about adding life to years. Chance are you’ll not only feel better when you exercise, you’ll be sharper, more energetic and experience a greater sense of wellbeing. Here are additional benefits that come from an active lifestyle.

Physical health benefits Helps you maintain or lose weight. As metabolism naturally slows with age, maintaining a healthy weight can be challenging. Exercise helps increase metabolism and builds muscle mass, helping to burn more calories. n Reduces the impact of illness and chronic disease. People who exercise tend to have improved immune and digestive functioning, better blood n

pressure and bone density, and a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, osteoporosis and certain cancers. n Enhances mobility, flexibility and balance. Exercise improves your strength, flexibility and posture, which also aids balance, coordination and reduces the risk of falls. Strength training also helps mitigate the symptoms of chronic conditions such as arthritis.

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Improves sleep. Quality sleep is vital for your overall health. Regular activity can help you fall asleep more quickly, sleep more deeply and wake feeling more energetic and refreshed.

Boosts mood and self-confidence.

Exercise is a huge stress reliever and the endorphins produced can actually help reduce feelings of sadness, depression, or anxiety. Being active and feeling strong naturally helps you feel more self-confident.

The Body-Mind Connection. Activities like Sudoku or crossword puzzles can help keep your brain active, but little comes close to the beneficial effects of exercise on the brain. It can help brain functions as diverse as multitasking and creativity and can help prevent memory loss, cognitive decline and dementia.

Getting active may even help slow the progression of brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.

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Overcoming obstacles Starting or maintaining a regular exercise routine can be a challenge at any age, and it doesn’t get any easier as you age.

You may feel discouraged by health problems, aches and pains, or concerns about injuries or falls. If you've never exercised before, you may not know where to begin. If you were active when you were younger, you may be frustrated that your reflexes, strength, endurance and other measures of fitness, aren’t what they used to be. Or maybe you just think that exercise is boring.

While these may seem like good reasons to slow down and take it easy, the benefits of leading an active life far outweigh a couch-potato existence.

Becoming more active can energize your mood, relieve stress, help manage symptoms of illness and pain and improve your overall health.

And reaping the rewards of exercise doesn’t have to involve strenuous workouts or joining a cross-fit gym.

It’s about adding more movement and activity to your life, even in small ways. No matter your age or physical condition, it’s never too late to get your body moving.

The Colonnade is an award-winning, vibrant Life Care retirement community in the heart of Sun City Grand. To learn more, call (623)236-3770 or visit sunhealthseniorliving.org/arizona-lifecare-communities/the-colonnade.

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COMMUNITY LIFE SAFETY EDUCATION DIVISION

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FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. Doors do not open until 12:30 p.m.

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We are looking for SCG men and women volunteers to help with Vacation Watch and Evening Patrol.

We will supply vehicles and training. Call Monica Rodriguez (CAM) 623-546-7468 or the C.H.A.P.S. office 623-546-7553 and leave a message if you are interested in joining us!

OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2018 ✓ 3,540 HOUSE INSPECTIONS ✓ 1,327 OPEN GARAGE DOOR NOTIFICATIONS The above are just some of the 2018 accomplishments of your Sun City Grand C.H.A.P.S. The following numbers are reported to our fellow residents: VACATION WATCH Homes Inspected............................3,540 Inspection Days.................................103 Unlocked Windows........................... 29 Water Leaks....................................... 12 Packages Left...................................... 10 Other.................................................. 25 Daily House Count High (July)....... 349 House inspectors also report any storm damage to key holders, remove newspapers from driveways and

business cards from front doors, all which say “come on in, no one is at home.” Remember that you can request C.H.A.P.S. Vacation Watch by completing and submitting a Vacation Watch request form from the Membership Office if you will be away from your home for two weeks or longer at any time of the year.

EVENING PATROL Open Garage Doors....................... 1,327 Patrol Teams.....................................457 Street Lights Out............................. 298 Police Calls........................................ 26

A garage door carelessly left open in the evening is an open invitation to the theft of your garage property, the burglary of your house, and even physical harm to house residents. Keep your garage door closed at all times.

All of the above was done to serve the home owners and protect the security of Sun City Grand residents, whether at home year-round or away from Grand for a vacation or an extended trip. If you would like to volunteer with C.H.A.P.S. please come to our next general membership meeting on Tuesday, April 23 at 1:30 P.M. at the Sonoran Plaza.

All residents are welcome to join C.H.A.P.S.

C.H.A.P.S. meets next on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sonoran Plaza.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME. MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH C.H.A.P.S.

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A FEW LAST THOUGHTS ON THE 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION

This year the Grand Election Team worked hard to increase the number of electronic votes, and we succeeded in that of all the votes cast only 66 were from paper ballots. So thank you to all the residents who tried it and liked it!

A few of you even commented on the ease of voting that way and I would like to share some of those comments with you. We do not know who made the comments only that they were attached to the submitted ballot and sent to us by our Vendor.

running doesn’t even have to own a home here in Grand (a great reason to agree to the revisions and consent). The biggest “hassle” is probably filling out the application.

The procedure is as follows: a candidate who wishes to run fills out an application and attends the required meeting where the election rules are discussed. The Board has no involvement in the selection or evaluation of the candidates. They find out who is running at the required meeting if they choose to attend.

“Great System, very clear and concise. No reason for not voting.”

Many comments reflected a recurring theme: “Why have an election when there are 3 open positions and 3 candidates running? It’s a waste of time and money.” As was stated in the letter sent to all residents and in several e-mails, our present Bylaws require us to have an election no matter the number of open positions or the number of candidates. One of the changes proposed in the revision of the CC&Rs and the Bylaws addresses this and if the consent passes this could be avoided in the future.

One last question that arose was, “I own two homes. Do I get to vote twice?” Again, the letter sent to all residents stated that you had one vote per home owned, but you would vote each time with a different unique code that would be provided to you in an email and in a letter sent to you. The codes are attached to the address of each home owned. I am sorry that for some the explanation that you get a vote for each home owned was

“Thank you for making this so easy.”

“Thank you Grand Election Team for your professional effort in presenting this method of voting.”

“Electronic voting was a definite improvement over paper ballots.”

Of course, not all of the comments were positive and some even contained misconceptions about the process. One person said, “I believe the reason we don’t get more great candidates is the requirements and hassle to get on the ballot. Why does the board evaluate the candidates to determine who has the HOA requirements to run?”

At this time the Board Election is a self-nominating process. There are no requirements. In fact, under our present Bylaws the person

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not clear. We will try to do better next year.

One last thought . . . our newest board members decided to give back to the community not knowing at the time they submitted their applications how many would run for the 3 seats. As always, we hoped for an actual election. In the end it was only the 3 of them. We thank them for their willingness to serve on the Board and help guide SCG into the future.

Next year there will be 4 open positions. Will there be just 4 candidates? I hope some of you will begin the process of thinking and planning for a 2020 run for the Board of Directors. As the facilitator of the Grand Election Team I can tell you that when there is an actual election the Team very much looks forward to holding the Q and A and the Round Table events so that each resident has an opportunity to hear the candidates’ views on various issues. It’s what we plan for and work toward each year.

If you know someone who you think would make a good board member, talk to them about running. Sometimes asking is all it takes to get someone thinking.

A little encouragement can go a long way!

We look forward to the 2020 election. It will be here before you know it.

Joan Bean Grand Election Team Facilitator

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Water Management Town Hall – 6pm

Chat w/BOD & Board Workshop 1pm - SP

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BOD Mtg - 1pm - SP Springtime in Southern California - SPP Barleens Seasons Best 4pm - SPP – SOLD OUT! Trivia Night – SP – SOLD OUT! Monthly Line Dance Social - 6:30pm – CC

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SCG Spring Garage Sale 7am – SPP

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Market at Grand 9am – PC/VC

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Board of Directors meet every Monday at 4:00pm during the month of April at the Chaparral Center All Advisory Committee Interviews are being conducted in the Palm Center

Music Club Presents: Springtime Hootenanny 7pm – SP

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Conversations w/Ken 8am – PC

Finance Advisory Cmte Interviews - p.m.

The Rock Art Ranch & Las Posada Hotel SPP – SOLD OUT!

Golf Advisory Mtg 2:30pm – PC

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Drama & Comedy Club Presents: Philadelphia Story 2:30 – SP

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Golf Advisory Mtg 2:30pm – PC

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Bryce Canyon And Zion National Parks - SPP

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Conversations w/Ken 8am – PC – CANCELLED

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BOD Mtg - 1pm - SP

Golden Spike 150th Anniversary – SPP

Chat w/BOD & Board Workshop 1pm - SP

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Cimarron Nightclub Presents: Mr. Entertainer – Art Vargas – 7pm – CC

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Drama & Comedy Club Present: Blooming Comedy 7pm - CC

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Cimarron Nightclub Presents: Mr. Entertainer – Art Vargas – 7pm – CC

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Shopping - Chandler Fashion Center – 9am - SPP

Golden Spike 150th Anniversary – SPP

Sun City Grand Music Club Presents: The Cruise: A Musical Comedy - 7pm - SP

Drama & Comedy Club Present: Blooming Comedy - 7pm - CC

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Grand Cabaret at Sonoran Plaza – Showtune Productions Presents: Legendary Ladies Of Soul 7pm – SP

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Cimarron Nightclub Presents: Mr. Entertainer – Art Vargas – 7pm – CC

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Happy Mothers Day

Sun City Grand Music Club Presents: The Cruise: A Musical Comedy 3pm – SP

Sun City Grand Music Club Presents: The Cruise: A Musical Comedy 7pm – SP

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Fireside Chat 4pm - CC

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Golden Spike 150th Anniversary – SPP

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ADOBE AEROBIC SCHEDULE SUNDAY

MONDAY

Barre Express 6-6:45 am Sue

Aqua

7-7:50 am Cynthia

Beg. Strength & Balance 7-7:50 am Maggie

Interval Maxx 8-9 am Jan

Meditation 8:30-9:15 am Sherry

Aqua

8-8:50 am Cynthia

Stretch & Relax 9-10 am Marcy/Sherry

Adv. Stability Ball***

10:15-11:15 am Marcy

Pure Burn

10-11 am (Amphitheater) Jeanne

TUESDAY

Aqua

Rusty Hinges H2O Dance Club 2-6 pm

12-12:45 pm Maggie

Barre Express

7-7:50 am Mitzi

6-6:45 am Sue

Stretch, Flex

Aqua

7-8 am Michele Z

7-7:50 am Cynthia

Cardio Interval

Beg. Strength & Balance

8-9 am Michele Z

Advanced Pilates* 9:15-10:15 AM Georjia

Aqua 10-10:50 am Maggie

Zumba™ 10:15-11:15 am Laurie

Grandettes 12-1 pm 1-1:45 pm Maggie

3-4 pm Marcy

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Aqua

Aqua

Aqua

7-7:50 am Mitzi

7-7:50 am Cynthia

7:15-8:05 am Michele

Stretch, Flex

Muscle Works

Pure Jammin

7-8 am Michele Z

7-8 am DeAnn

7:15-8:15 am Jeanne

Cardio Interval

Aqua

Core & More 8:30-9:30 am Michele Z

7-7:50 am Maggie

8-9 am Michele Z

Aqua

Pilates*

Body Blast

Zumba

9:15-10:15 am Jerry

8-9 am Jan

9:45-10:45 am Laurie

Aqua

Yoga*

Yin Yoga*

8-8:50 am Linda

Core Cardio 8-9 am Jan

10-10:50 am Maggie

Yoga/Pilates*

Adv. Stability Ball***

9-10 am DeAnn

10:15-11:15 am Marcy

Intro to Yoga* 10-10:50 am Sherry

11:15-12:15 pm Marcy

10:30-11:30 am (Amphitheater) Jeanne

1-1:45 pm Maggie

11-12 pm DeAnn

Rusty Hinges H2O

Grandettes Grandettes

Adv. Back, Strength, Flex***

PWR! Moves*

Aqua

4-4:50 pm Sherry

Int. Stability Ball*** 4:30-5:30pm Marcy

Grandettes

5:45-8:45 pm

# Reserved for Drama Club Practice

1-2 pm

Grandettes 2-3 pm 3-4 pm

Grandettes

Beg. Stability Ball***

PWR! Moves*

Aqua

12-1 pm

Rusty Hinges H2O Grandettes

Grandettes

1-2 pm

5:45-8:45 pm

Jerry

1-2 pm Renee

3-4 pm Marcy

Grandettes

Zumba

2-3 pm Marcy

Grandettes

3-4 pm Therese

Grandettes

12-12:45 pm Maggie

4-4:50 pm Maggie

Chair Yoga*

Grandettes

10-11 am (Amphitheater) Jeanne

12-1 pm

1-2 pm Renee

4-5 pm Marcy

Pure Burn

Beg. Back Strength & Flex*** Yoga*

12- 1 pm

2-3 pm Therese

11 am-12 pm Therese

pm Rusty Hinges Land 12-12:45 Maggie

Aqua

Yoga*

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Interm. Back, Strength & Flex*** 10:30-11:30 am

Beg. Back Strength & Flex*** Muscleworks Beg. Stability Ball***

THURSDAY

8:15-9:05 am Jeanne

Rusty Hinges Land Pure Burn

Int. Back, Strength & 2-3 pm Flex*** Marcy 11:15-12:15 pm Marcy

WEDNESDAY

2-3 pm Therese

2-3 pm 3-4 pm

4-4:50 pm Maggie

Chair Yoga*

Adv. Back Strength & Flex***

3-4 pm Therese

4-5 pm Marcy

H2O Fitzi 4-4:50 pm Mitzi

Grandettes

Int. Stability Ball***

5:45-8:45 pm

4:30-5:30pm Marcy

Grandettes 5:45-8:45 pm

$2.00 Classes

*$3.00 Specialty Class

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All Yoga class participants must be present in class 5 minutes ahead of starting time. Door will be closed 5 minutes prior to the start of class.

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CIMARRON AEROBIC SCHEDULE SUNDAY

MONDAY

Pure Strength Sport Cycle 7:30-8:30 am Jeanne

6-6:45 am Chris

Tabata

Jammin 8:30-9:30 am Jeanne

Deep Water 8:30-9:30 am Cynthia

Stretch and Tone

7-8 am Chris

Low Impact Total Body Conditioning 8-9 am Chris

Deep Water

9:45-10:45 am 8:30-9:30 am Sherry Jeanne

Chair Yoga* 11-12 pm Sherry

Dance Fitness 9-10 am Therese Starting March 11

Stretch & Relax 10-11 am Maggie

Qi-Gong Workshop*

TUESDAY

Muscle, Steel, Flex plus TRX Rip Trainer 5:45-6:45 am Nat

Strength, Balance, Core plus TRX Rip Trainer 7-8 am Nat

Stretch, Flex, Tone 8:15-9:15 am Mitzi

Deep Water 8:30-9:30 am Linda

Strength and Roll 9:45-10:45 am Chris

Sport Cycle 11-11:50 am Chris

Grandettes

11 am-12 pm Tina

12-2 pm

Barre Above

1-2 pm Jerry (Gila Room)

12-1 pm Michele Z

Yoga*

Tone Zone

Cardio Tone Lite

2-3 pm

2-3 pm DeAnn

DeAnn

Yoga/Pilates* 3-4 pm DeAnn

Cycle & Core 4:15-5:15 pm Sue

Zumba™ 3-4 pm Debbie

Gentle Yoga* 4-5 pm Jerry (Gila Room) Jan.-March

WEDNESDAY

Muscle, Steel, Pure Power Flex plus TRX Rip 5:45-6:45 am Trainer Jeanne 5:45-6:45 am Nat

Pure Strength 7-8 am Jeanne

Pure Jammin 8-9 am Jeanne

Deep Water 8:30-9:30 am Cynthia

Pure Power 9-10 am Jeanne

Pure Core 7-8 am Jeanne

Stretch, Flex, Tone 8:15-9:15 am Mitzi

Deep Water 8:30-9:30 am Linda

Tai Chi Zumba™ Toning Intermediate*** 9:45-10:45 am 9:30-10:30 am Nancy (Pavillon) ™

Zumba

10-11 am Therese (Gila Room) Jan.-March

Stretch & Relax 10-11 am Maggie

Tai Chi Beginner*** 11 am-12 pm Nancy

Laurie

Why Food Matters!

Workshop*** 10-11 am Melissa

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Pure Spin

Muscle Works

6-6:45 am Jeanne

7:15-8:15 am DeAnn

Pure Strength 7-8 am Jeanne

Beg. Strength and Balance 8-9 am Maggie

Deep Water

Yoga* 8:15-9:15 am DeAnn

Yoga/Pilates* 9:30-10:30 am DeAnn

Stretch/Tone

8:30-9:30 am Cynthia

10:30-11:30 am (for deaf) Mitzi

ICE

Intro to Zumba Workshop***

(Interval Circuits & Extras) 9-10 am Sue

12:15-1:15 pm Therese/Jerry

Stretch & Relax 10-11 am Maggie

Studio Cycle 11-11:50 am Jeanne

PWR! Moves* 11 am-12 pm Therese

Grandettes 12-1 pm

Pilates*

Grandettes

12-1 pm Jerry

Hatha Yoga Workshop***

1-2 pm

12:15-1:45 pm Claudia

Qi Gong/ Body Blade*

Chair Yoga* 1-2 pm Therese

Cardio Tone Lite 2-3 pm Tina

2-3 pm DeAnn ™

Zumba 3-4 pm Jerry

Gentle Yoga* 4-5 pm Jerry

# Reserved for Drama Club Practice

THURSDAY

$2.00 Classes

Zumba™ 3-4 pm Jerry

Cycle & Core 4:15-5:15 pm Sue

*$3.00 Specialty Class

Tone Zone 2-3 pm DeAnn

Cardio Tone Lite 3-4 pm DeAnn

***Pre-Paid Prices

All Yoga class participants must be present in class 5 minutes ahead of starting time. Door will be closed 5 minutes prior to the start of class.

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DOMINOES CLUB The Sun City Grand Dominoes Club welcomes you to join us every Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Cimarron Center to play Mexican Train.

The first meeting is a FREE lesson and if you wish to join the Club the Annual dues are $5. For more information, call the President, Sue Wilterdink, phone 414 530–2444.

EVERY THURSDAY • EUCHRE CLUB

EUCHRE CLUB If you have ever loved the game of Euchre, you will enjoy being part of our Sun City Grand Euchre Club. We meet each Thursday evening at the Chaparral Center (Hopi) room, beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m..

It is nice if everyone is signed in no later than 6:20pm. Membership is $10.00 annually. One dollar is collected each night you play with these funds given as prizes at the end of the evening. If you are new to the game, or those of you who have not played in years, we will upon request, before regular play, offer a training session at 5:30 p.m.. You may call President (Rich Eggen) 248–310–7561 for additional information.

EVERY MONDAY • PAPER ARTS AND MEMORIES

PAPER ARTS & MEMORIES A place to create and share your greeting cards, paper crafting, digital crafting, mixed media, scrapbooks & more. We meet each Monday from 8am – 2pm in the Hopi & Pima rooms located in the Chaparral Center. We are back selling our homemade, personally crafted cards from 8am – 1pm on Mondays in the Chaparral Center outside the Hopi Room. Please join us! All are Welcome! Website: www. paperartsandmemories.com.

MAH JONGG PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OR EVENING OF MAH JONGG The Mah Jongg Club plays according to National Mah Jongg League Rules. We generally play in the Hopi Room at the Chaparral Center.

Bring with you your current NMJL card, five dollars in change, and your CAM card. We play a five dollar “pie.” If you lose your five dollars, you may continue to play. Who knows – you may win some or all of your money back! In order to join us, you must already know how to play. However, we generally give lessons in April and November.

You may play up to two times as a guest before becoming a member.

You may arrive or leave at any time during play. After you are East, you move to the next available table. This way, you will meet many of the other members and make new mah jongg friends. We play on Tuesdays from 12:30 P.M. to 4 P.M., and on Wednesdays from 5:45 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. You do not have to bring your own mah jongg set. We run tournaments for members several times a year and we have three social events. On January 1st, we have a “pot–luck” lunch. In April, when the new NMJL card comes out, we run a “New Card” luncheon, and in December, we combine a “Holiday Luncheon” with a semi– annual meeting, at which time we elect the officers for the following year. All three events are followed by mah jongg play. If you would like additional information you may contact any of the officers listed below or send an email to scgmahjonggclub19@cox.net. Jan Hylen, President 623–266–0703; Carol Loewith, Vice Pres. 623–271–7386; Saran Hirshman, Secretary 623–214–3179; Gail LaBelle, Treasurer 623–214–9839.

DRAMA – CABARET PLAYERS Cabaret Players is a venue for actors who enjoy performing without the stress of memorization. Actors use scripts and props to perform in an intimate setting at the Cimarron Club. Comedy sketches lasting between 10 and 20 minutes.

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BOCCE The Bocce Club is continuing with our newest program open to all residents of Grand: Drop–In Bocce. It is held twice a week every week on Tuesday mornings at 9 AM and Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m.. New players are welcome and will be given instructions. Everyone plays and it is not necessary to join the club. We started at least 3 new leagues this season and our membership is around 800. Come out and join us.

For information contact Bob Cornfield, 925–998–1813, bobcornfield@ gmail.com.

PINOCHLE We play single deck on Tuesday evenings and double deck on Friday evenings. Play is in the Hopi Room of the Chaparral Center. Play begins at 6:30 with sign in by 6:20. For more information call Marcia at 623–516–2219 (please leave a message) or Stuart 206–245–5142.

GLASS ARTS Whether you aspire to make a beautiful stained–glass window for your home, design a mosaic masterpiece, or enjoy creating a one–of–a– kind fused glass piece, Grand Glass Arts encourages you to explore the world of glass art. Our Club provides a wide array of classes, equipment and supplies as well as a fun social setting. We welcome Sun City Grand residents to tour our studio and join our Club. Isn’t it time to start creating glass art that is uniquely yours? For information on membership, classes, club dues, officer contacts and an application for membership please visit the Sun City Grand Glass Arts website at www.grandglassarts.com LAWN BOWLING We welcome all levels and ages to join us for a friendly and relaxing game. We play on the bowling green at the side of the tennis courts.

GREAT NEWS: A new state–of–the–art bowling green has just been installed and this gives us arguably the best green in the COUNTRY. You absolutely have to check this out and then ask about the free introductory lessons (and use of club bowls) we offer. See more information on Suncitygrand.com or go direct to our website at www. grandlawnbowling.org for starting times, contact information, pictures and much, much more or contact David Shaw at 623–584–2743.

TABLE TENNIS CLUB The Table Tennis Club would like to invite you to come and join with others enjoying the game of ping pong. All skill levels welcome, great exercise. Paddles and balls provided. Tennis type shoes required.

Saturday & Sunday 1–4 p.m; Monday 1–4 p.m.; Tuesday 9–12 p.m.; Wednesday & Thursday 1–4 p.m. Friday 9–12 p.m. Cancelled dates: Apr 3; Oct. 26; Nov 5 & 13; Dec 7 & 15, Cimarron Center. For more information please contact, Klaus Holt at 623-556-5952.

SOUND & LIGHTING TRAINING AVAILABLE The Drama & Music Clubs have an opportunity to learn new skills and participate in the performances at SCG. We are looking for residents who would like to learn how to operate the sound and lighting systems for various shows. Prior experience or knowledge is not required as we will train anyone who is interested in learning the systems. With the many performances we have, there will be opportunities for more trained technical people. This is a way to learn some new skills that will benefit you as well as the clubs. If you have an interest or would like information, please contact Dennis Muehling at dmuehling@cox. net or 623–748–9980.

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS BOOMERS Boomers Club is a social club open to all Sun City Grand residents. Our primary goal is to have fun with friends... new and old! Our activities reflect the interests of our club members. With over 500 members, there are lots of options to be social! Check scgboomers.com for the latest updates to our 2019 offerings. Monthly events include happy hours, ladies' luncheons, men's breakfast, men's luncheons, and convertible rides. We also offer special events like dances, trivia game nights, star gazing, Turf Paradise - Day at the Races, and a Cinco de Mayo Party. We have book clubs and card groups and we are adding games groups right now. New ideas and volunteers are welcomed and encouraged! Annual dues are $15 per person. For more information and to join us, go to scgboomers.com. We look forward to meeting you!

BRIDGE CLUB On March 1st we introduced a new tab on our website called Find A Partner. If you are looking for a partner for duplicate or social games as a member you can log onto the website and find a partner. If not, Tuesday is a great day to play as there is open seating available with no partner required. The Bridge Club is a vibrant club with over 400 members. We have bridge games everyday except Saturday. We have ACBL game 3 times a week, and social games 6 times a week. Please check our website for current information at www.scgbridgeclub.com.

Hope to see you at the bridge table!

SOCIAL GAMES CLUB Come and play your favorite game, every Tuesday and Friday. $1 lifetime dues. Such a bargain!! Bring your friends. Bring your games.

Make new friends or bring your “old” friends and just have a grand time at the social games club. Stop by and check us out! Free bridge lessons & tips on Mondays. For more information call Sherry Gelb at 623–975–6899.

SCG LADY PUTTERS Improve your putting skills, learn how to putt, and meet new friends. We have over 400 members in the Lady Putters Chartered Club. Putting is weekly from November thru May at the Cimarron Putting Green. For additional information contact Linda Wright at: wright0514@gmail.com.

WISCONSIN INTEREST GROUP Thanks to all of our members who participated in our 4 day trip to Tucson, Tombstone, and Bisbee, our annual Brewer Tailgate and Game at the Pavilion and Surprise Stadium and great fish fry at Irish Wolfhound in March. Join us at the Golden Corral on Friday, April 26 for our monthly breakfast. We have already begun planning for an active calendar of events for the Fall of 2019 and 2020. Visit our website at www.wigazinfo.weebly.com and our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/wisconsininterestgroup to learn more. Annual membership is $10 per person. For additional information, visit our website, click on ‘Contact Us’ and send us a note. Thanks to all who make our Group so great. Have a great Summer!

GRAND PHOTO CLUB Provides opportunities for creative expression through photography.

Meet new friends who learn from one another at all levels – smartphones to DSLR’s. Our Studio is equipped with a classroom for teaching the art of seeing, composition, processing, printing, sharing and much more. Numerous special interest groups offer members more creative ideas and technical facts. State–of–the–art computers and software for processing images, as well as equipment for printing, mat cutting, card making, and dry mounting are also available along with a library, two presentation screens, a light box and studio lighting for portraiture.

Members participate in photo walks or shoots, planned or spur of the moment, to visually interesting destinations. Visit the Grand Photos Studio in Village Center or at grandphotos.org. Come share with us, We Click!

602-789-3000

GARDEN CLUB Garden Club Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of the month, Cimarron Center Gila Room, check in at 8:30 am. Your CAM card is required.

The club provides coffee and members and guests bring brunch goodies to share. Bring plants and garden related items to share for the plant table drawing at meeting’s end, it is fun to take home a great prize!

Questions? Cherie Czaplicki, cczaplicki@cox.net, 623–975–5397.

HIKING Interested hikers are welcome at our monthly general meetings, held first Mondays of the month. Learn more about the club, upcoming hikes and tips for more enjoyment and safety in your hikes. More information at Club President president@scghikers.org, or Hike Director, hikedirector@scghikers.org.

SPORTS MEMORABILLA We are still looking for contestants for Sports Jeopardy that we plan to do at some point in the Fall. Let me know if you would like to be a participant Subject to credit approval. See dealer for details.

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS GRAND CENTRAL RAILROAD ALL ABOARD! Grand Central Railroad operates every Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning from 9 to 11. Stop by to see our wide variety of rolling stock. We’re located between Chaparral Center and the Tennis Courts. We have antique steam–style locomotives from 150 years ago to modern diesel locomotives. Many trains have authentic sounds. Grand Central members run on Saturday night before Easter, around Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

GRAND REPUBLICANS Contact for Interest Group: Frank Rizzo, President - president@ grandgop.com, 602-697-8628 Interest Group Website: www.grandgop.com See details on the website as location, time and place change with the membership attendance. Special events location, time and place are on the site also. We meet once a month throughout the year in the Chaparral Center or Cimarron Center depending on meeting/event.

We also have a Monthly Breakfast at the Golden Corral.

The Republican Interest Group promotes principles, objectives, and ideals of the Republican Party to all interested residents at our monthly meetings. The group's primary focus is establishing an informed electorate of current events through education and subject matter expert speakers. The Interest Group supports various Veteran and Community organizations through donations and members participation in various events county and state wide.

LINE DANCE LESSONS Line Dance Lessons go year round with Brenda Thomason at Cimarron Center. Line dance lessons through December are Wednesdays and Saturdays (9 a.m. to noon). For January, February and March, lessons are Mondays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Residents $5, non– residents $7. For information contact Kathy at 623–444–9236 or kslarson8@cox.net.

BALLROOM LESSONS Ballroom lessons with Jason Wong are held each Tuesday at Cimarron Center from October through April. Fall lessons will be announced on the Dance Club website: scgdanceclub.org. Jason recommends that new and returning students take the Introductory level classes which are held from 4–5 p.m. “Beyond the Basics” lessons are for dancers with a dance foundation or who have completed the introductory level. Beyond the Basics classes are held from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Class plans may change depending on attendance. For current information contact Charlie at 623–282–8419 or ScgBallroom@cox.net.

Residents $5, non–residents $7 | No pre–registration is necessary.

APRIL 1 • MONDAY • GRAND HIKERS

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING Interested hikers are welcome at our monthly general meetings, held first Mondays of the month. Learn more about the club, upcoming hikes and tips for more enjoyment and safety in your hikes. More information at Club President president@scghikers.org, or Hike Director, hikedirector@scghikers.org.

FREE | 3 p.m. | Cimarron | Agua Fria Room

APRIL 1 & 15 • MONDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

COMPOSE YOURSELF WRITING SIG Read and Discuss Your Written Stories. Contact Gloria Young for additional information at CY@grandcomputers.org April 1 | 1–3 p.m. | Palm Center, Phoenix Room April 15 | 1–3 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza, Mesquite Room

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APRIL 1,8,15,22, 29 • MONDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING SIG Contact Jane Connors for additional information at scrapbook@ grandcomputers.org 6–8 p.m. | Chaparral Center, Computer Club Classroom

APRIL 2 • TUESDAY • MUSIC CLUB

PIANO CONNECTION The Piano Connection is a fun gathering the 1st Tuesday, October to May for pianists and singers of all levels and musical interests to come together in a relaxed setting. It is a comfortable way to get over stage fright, play and sing for others or just come and enjoy the impromptu music. We encourage people to come and play unusual instruments.

We have wine and cheese afterwards which is a great chance to meet new musical friends. Please contact Barbara McCormack for more information at 623–374–4533.

FREE | 1–3 p.m. | Contact Barbara for Location

APRIL 2 • TUESDAY • DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING Meet a great bunch of people and learn how the club works to decide if you want to join in the fun. We meet the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Pima Room. Come early for snacks. Questions: call Kate Heiser at 623-544-7107.

APRIL 2 • TUESDAY • SINGLES CLUB

FEELING LUCKY??

Join us for a motorcoach ride to newly remodeled Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino for a day of fun and chance. Loads of slots, table games, and BINGO! Not a gambler? Spend the day bowling, playing laser tag, seeing a movie, or luxuriating at the spa. Four restaurants, including a buffet. You will receive $5 free slot play. Bus leaves Sonoran Plaza at 9:00AM and leaves Ak Chn at 3:30PM returning to Sonoran Plaza at 4:30. (Driver tips the responsibility of riders).Hosted by Debbie Brazeau (253-691-8497) and Nancy Fradin (818-383-8783) $5 Ticket for Bus Until March 25 Limited seating available. NOTE – IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SIGNED UP (AT THE LUNCHEON OR COCOS’S), BE SURE TO GET YOUR TICKET! Tickets are required and available from the ticket sellers at Social Hour events. YOU MUST SHOW YOUR CAM CARD TO TICKET SELLERS. 9 a.m. Sonoran Plaza

APRIL 3 • WEDNESDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

GENERAL MEETING All About the Ham Radio SIG. Contact Gloria Young for additional information at president@grandcomputers.org 2–3:30 p.m. | Cimarron Center, Agua Fria Room

APRIL 3 • WEDNESDAY • GRAND HIKERS

INTRODUCTORY HIKE Introduces new hikers and prospective members to desert hiking. Helps determine conditioning level and experience of "hiking–at–a–pace" in a club environment. Learn more about the club and membership. Wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water and a snack. Check start time at http://www.scghikers.org/hikes/hikelist.php. More information at Club President president@scghikers.org, or Hike Director, hikedirector@ scghikers.org Carpool fee $3 | Entry/parking fees $7 shared by all riders.

Circle up at Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church on Clearview and Rim Drive.

APRIL 3• WEDNESDAY • SINGLES CLUB

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING At the Palm Center Phoenix Room. Contact Club President Gary Wilson (206) 619-0115 if you wish to attend.

2:00 p.m. Palm Center, Phoenix Room

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS APRIL 4 • THURSDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

GENEALOGY SIG Watch Geoff Live: “Adding a World War I (and II) Draft Registration Card” presented by Geoff Rasmussen. Contact Leon Chapman for additional information at Genealogy@grandcomputers.org 3:30–5 p.m. | Chaparral Center, Computer Club Classroom

APRIL 4 • THURSDAY • SINGLES CLUB

HAND AND FOOT TOURNAMENT Each team pays $10 entry fee (you must sign up as a team) and plays for cash prizes. Bring your own soft drink. Hosted by Diane McCauley (623) 961-6247 and Roger Tharp (623) 444-9689. Get your $10 TEAM ticket by Monday April 1. ! Tickets are required and available from the ticket sellers at Social Hour events. YOU MUST SHOW YOUR CAM CARD TO TICKET SELLERS. 6 p.m. Cimarron Center

APRIL 6 • SATURDAY • STITCHERS

APRIL 9 • TUESDAY • SINGLES CLUB

BIRTHDAY LUNCH Enjoy a birthday luncheon with your friends – even if your birthday isn’t in April, at Longhorn Steakhouse 14127 W Bell, Surprise (623) 584-7413. Contact Nancy Trice (623) 271-6961 by Friday April 5 for reservations.

11:30 a.m. | Longhorn Steakhouse

APRIL 9 &11 • TUESDAY/THURSDAY • GRAND PHOTOS

BASIC SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS In this 2–session course learn quick, easy steps to better photos including the basics of image composition. As a part of the course the group will participate in a mentored Photo Walk that enables participants to practice new skills. Sign up at http://scgpc.wildapricot. org/Workshop Free with membership ($20) prior to registration | $15 for Non–Members 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

GRAND BOUTIQUE The Grand Boutique has handcrafted items for you, your friends, and your home. Jewelry, hats, scarves, beaded dishes, embroidered and stitched clothes, towels and much, much more. Gifts for everyone on your list!

APRIL 10 • WEDNESDAY • GRAND HIKERS

9–1 p.m. | Palm Center, Stitchers Room

Carpool fee $3 | Entry/parking fees $7 shared by all riders.

APRIL 6 • SATURDAY • WASHINGTON INTEREST GROUP

APRIL 11 • THURSDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

WASHINGTON STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT Come join us for the annual Washington State golf tournament on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Granite Falls South. It will be an 8:00 a.m. shotgun. The format is a 4–person scramble that will be handicapped.

The entry fee is $5.00 per person and is payable on the day of the event upon sign in. Each person is responsible for their own green fees.

Prize money will be awarded immediately following the tournament by the snack bar. There will be a hamburger barbeque as well as other items from the snack bar for purchase. To sign up for the event, please send your name/names, handicap, email and phone number to Carolyn Nelson (nelson.carolyn@comcast.net). If you do not have a foursome we will pair you with others. For more information please call Carolyn at 206–369–3446. $5/person | 8 a.m. shotgun | Granite Falls South

APRIL 8 • MONDAY • GRAND PHOTOS

SPRING 2019 COMPETITION EXHIBITION An exhibition of about 150 photographic prints and a slide show of approximately 180 digital photographic images.

1:30 p.m. – Sagebrush Ballroom, Sonoran Plaza – Village Center Free | All are welcome

APRIL 8 & 22 • MONDAY • MUSIC CLUB

ACOUSTICS INSTRUMENT GROUP If you play the guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, ukulele, fiddle, conga/ bongo drums, harmonica (any non–amplified, non–horn instrument), then this is the group for you. Come and play, sing and jam in a friendly and no pressure setting. We will meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month in the Cimarron Club Room. Please contact David Durham at 623–251–5301 or sonid@msn.com for more information.

FREE | 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Cimarron Center

APRIL 9 • TUESDAY • GRAND HIKERS

HIKING OPPORTUNITY Balanced Rock. McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Non–members may be allowed to participate by contacting the Hike Director at hikedirector@ scghikers.org Carpool fee $8 | Entry/parking fees $0 shared by all riders.

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HIKING OPPORTUNITY Mule Deer/ Wildlife Trails and Pond EZ. White Tank Regional Park.

Non–members may be allowed to participate by contacting the Hike Director at hikedirector@scghikers.org COFFEE CHAT “Fun with Windows” presented by Larry Laurson. Contact Dan Wallen for additional information at vicepresident@grandcomputers.org 8:30–10 a.m. | Chaparral Center, Hopi Room

APRIL 11 • THURSDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

GRAPHICS SIG Chaparral Center, Compuiters Club Classroom APRIL 11-13 • THU, FRI, SAT • GRAND TENNIS CLUB

SIMPLY SMASHING SPRING TENNIS EVENT In-house doubles event. Adobe Courts Go to: suncitygrandtennisclub.wildapricot.org formore info.

APRIL 12 • FRIDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

NEW 2 INVESTING SUPPORT GROUP – TBA Like to learn more or get clarification. Contact Richard Gabel for additional information at Financial@grandcomputers.org.

10–11:30 a.m. | Palm Center, Mediterranean Room

APRIL 12 • FRIDAY • SINGLES CLUB

DINING OUT Join your friends at Cheesecake Factory, 16134 N 83rd Ave, Peoria.

Contact Elizabeth Haught at (202) 577-6194 by Tuesday April 9 for reservations. IMPORTANT – YOU MUST BE SEATED BY 5:00PM. 5 p.m. | Cheesecake Factory

APRIL 13 & 14 • SATURDAY/SUNDAY • GLASS ARTS CLUB

ORIENTATION PROGRAM If you aspire to make one–of–a kind glass art then consider joining our club. Grand Glass Arts provides a wide array of classes, equipment and supplies as well as a fun social setting. Our newly revised orientation program includes two classes covered in two days. The first class is the ‘Glass Arts Overview’ and covers how our club operates. Your training continues with the ‘Glass Arts Skills’ class where you learn to lay out patterns on glass, use glass tools to cut and separate glass, learn how to set up and use a grinder to perfect glass pieces. To join Grand Glass Arts go to grandglassarts.com and click on the ‘Applications’ tab

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS APRIL 14 • SUNDAY • SINGLES CLUB

CELEBRATION OF SPRING Join your friends to enjoy an evening of music and dancing by Tru Memories; a great meal featuring ham, turkey and all the trimmings.

Cash bar available and tickets to future events sold 6:00 – 6:30. Hosted

by Ken Steinhart (623) 214-7888 and Cindy Hodgson (623) 476-8708 . Get your $20 by Monday April 8. Tickets are required and available from the ticket sellers at Social Hour events. YOU MUST SHOW YOUR CAM CARD TO TICKET SELLERS. 6 p.m. Cimarron Center

APRIL 15 • MONDAY • GRAND PHOTOS

THE MONOCHROME – CREATING A STRONG IMAGE The presentation will cover the speaker's thoughts and quotes from other monochrome photographers on what is typical of strong mono images. It will also explore monochrome conversion using the NIK Silver Efex (NIK, Google, and DxO are virtually the same) and touch on converting to monochrome with Lightroom. Sign up at http://scgpc. wildapricot.org/Workshop Free with membership ($20 + $6 for badge) prior to registration $10 for Non–Members 1–3 p.m. | Grand Photos Studio, Village Center

APRIL 15 • MONDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

NEW 2 COMPUTER SUPPORT GROUP How to get started with Netflix and Amazon Prime for watching movies.

Contact Susan Lucas for additional information at new2computers@ grandcomputers.org 10–11:30 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza, Mesquite/Palms Room

APRIL 15 • MONDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

APPLE SIG TBA. Contact Ira Simmons for more information at Apple@ grandcomputers.org.

3:30–5 p.m.

APRIL 16 • TUESDAY • GRAND PHOTOS

PHOTO PROCESSING WITH SNAPSEED Learn how to process your Smartphone or tablet pictures using “Snapseed” (free program). Basic techniques and workflow will be demonstrated. You will have the opportunity to process your photos with the guidance of mentors. A good companion class to Basic Smartphone Photography. Sign up at http://scgpc.wildapricot.org/ Workshop.

Free with membership ($20 + $6 for badge) prior to registration $10 for Non–Member 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Grand Photos Studio, Village Center

APRIL 16 • TUESDAY • GRAND HIKERS

HIKING OPPORTUNITY Apache Wash. Phoenix Sonoran Preserve. Non–members may be allowed to participate by contacting the Hike Director at hikedirector@ scghikers.org Carpool fee $5 | Entry/parking fees $0 shared by all riders.

APRIL 17 • WEDNESDAY • GRAND HIKERS

HIKING OPPORTUNITY Wild Burro EZ. Lake Pleasant Regional Park. Non–members may be allowed to participate by contacting the Hike Director at hikedirector@ scghikers.org Carpool fee $5 | Entry/parking fees $7 shared by all riders.

APRIL 17 • WEDNESDAY • SINGLES CLUB

PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBER MEETING Get your questions answered and find out all that the Singles Club has to offer at the Sago Room at the Palm Center Hosted by Nick Naselli (847) 421-2769.

10 a.m. | Palm Center

APRIL 17 & 24 • WEDNESDAY • SINGLES CLUB

GAME NIGHT Bring your favorite game (scrabble, mah jongg, deck of cards and a shuffler for hand and foot, or any other game.) Also bring your own soft drink. Host for this event is Nancy Dailey (623) 266-7017.

6 p.m. | Cimarron Center

APRIL 18 • THURSDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

GRAND COMPUTERS CLUB ORIENTATION For members and non–members 4–5 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza, Palo Verde Room

APRIL 18 • THURSDAY • GARDEN CLUB

APRIL GARDEN CLUB THE meeting is Thursday, April 18th in the Cimarron Center Gila Room with sign in at 8:30am. Your CAM card is required for admission, per CAM. The popular topic is “Your plant and Gardening Questions”.

Master Gardener and club president Cherie Czaplicki will help answer your gardening questions. Please send a photo or two to Cherie at <cczaplicki@cox.net> prior to the meeting so she can make the Power Point showing the problem with answers from which everyone can learn. Please please bring brunch treats to share, the brunch table was pretty sparse in February, we know Gardener’s love treats! The club provides coffee. February’s plant drawing table was also very sparse add to the fun by sharing extra plants and gardening “stuff” for the drawing that closes out the meeting with flare! Bring a gardening friend to get to know us - one time guest $1. Sign up for the Garden Club’s year-end meeting on Thursday May 16th at 8:30 am - with the wonderful catered brunch and elections, held in the beautiful waterside Pavilion. Questions and info, contact Cherie at 623-975-5397 or cczaplicki@cox.net.

8:30 a.m. sign in | Cimarron Center, Gila Room

APRIL 18 • THURDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

GRAND COMPUTERS CLUB ORIENTATION For members and non-members 4–5 p.m. | Chaparral Center, Hopi Room

APRIL 18 • THURDAY • SINGLES CLUB

POKER NIGHT Your ticket includes pizza and game chips. Bring your own soft drink.

Prizes for the top three winners. Beginners and guests of members are welcome. Hosted by Rick Haskell (623) 810-5068 and Jan Clark (623)810-2236. Deadline for $10 tickets: Monday April 15.

Tickets are required and available from the ticket sellers at Social Hour events. YOU MUST SHOW YOUR CAM CARD TO TICKET SELLERS. 6 p.m. | Cimarron Center

APRIL 18• THURSDAY • GRAND PHOTOS

PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAVELOGUE Sheldon Wecker presents images from his two-week photographic tour in Namibia, Africa, along with his visit to Etosha National Park, the greatest wildlife sanctuary in Namibia.

Free | 7 p.m. | Apache Room, Chaparral Center

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS APRIL 19 • FRIDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

FLIGHT SIMULATOR SIG TBA. Contact Bill Homewood for additional information at Flight@ grandcomputers.org 2–3:30 p.m. | Chaparral Center, Apache Room

APRIL 25 • THURSDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

DEVICES SIG Annual Roundup: News, Weather and Sports. information, write to Devices@grandcomputers.org 2:30–4 p.m. | Chaparral Center, Pima Room

APRIL 19 • THURSDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

APRIL 26 • FRIDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

3:30–5 p.m. | Chaparral Center, Computer Club Classroom

1–3 p.m. | Palm Center, Mediterranean Room

NEW TECHNOLOGIES SIGN TBA. Joe Parla for additional information at NewTech@grandcomputers. org.

APRIL 19 • FRIDAY • GRAND PHOTOS

APRIL PHOTOGRAPHIC SHOWCASE A wall exhibit of photographs presented by photographers from the Landscape Special Interest Group. An exceptional display of diverse landscapes from throughout the southwest region and more. Enjoy scenes from familiar places and others you long to visit.

Light refreshments will be served. Guests and SCG residents are invited to this monthly Showcase social event.

For additional

FINANCIAL ED SIG TBA. Contact Richard Gabel for additional information at Financial@ grandcomputers.org.

APRIL 26 • FRIDAY • DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

CABERET PLAYERS MEETING Come to be part of the fun—see skits and try improvisation. Enjoy a continental breakfast and after a little bit of business, learn how to perform without having to memorize lines. Join us the last Friday of the month at 9am in the Cimarron Room—come early to socialize.

Questions: call Diane Brenner 623-537-7086.

Free | 1–3 p.m. | Grand Photos Studio, Village Center

APRIL 20 • SATURDAY • RAILROAD TRAIN GROUP

EASTER NIGHT RUN The Easter Night Run for the Railroad Train Group will be held on 4/20/19 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. This is our last night run for the season.

Free | 7–8:30 p.m. | Railroad park behind the Chaparral Center near the tennis courts

APRIL 22 • MONDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

FINANCIAL ED SIG Contact Richard Gabel for additional information at Financial@ grandcomputers.org.

1–3 p.m. | Palm Center, Mediterranean Room

APRIL 23 • TUESDAY • SPORTS MEMORABILIA

CURRENT CHAMPION NICK SNIDER DEFENDS HIS CROWN—SPORTS JEOPARDY NIGHT. 6:30 p.m. | Chaparral Center, Pima Room

APRIL 24 • WEDNESDAY • DEMOCRATIC INTEREST GROUP

APRIL MEETING At the April 24, 2019 meeting of the Grand Democrats, our speaker will be Joe Murphy, political director of the Arizona AFL-CIO. Mr. Murphy will discuss the AFL-CIO in general, talk about the state of unions in the US and Arizona, highlight issues that are most pressing for unions at this time, and detail concerns unions and workers have under the current administration. Join us and your Grand neighbors for an informative evening at the Cimarron Center. Come for coffee, cookies and conversation starting at 6 P.M. Meeting begins at 6:30 P.M. FREE. For more information, go to www.granddems.org or call Joyce at 623-214-3458.

6:30 p.m. | Aqua Fria Room, Cimarron Center

APRIL 24 • WEDNESDAY • SPORTS MEMORABILIA

GUEST LECTURER KEN SORENSEN VISITS WITH US He will do a talk on the Golden Age of Baseball and some other related items. He also lectures for Grand Learning and elsewhere in the valley.

1:30 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza, Mesquite Room

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Sunday Services at 10:00 a.m.

Meditation starts at 9:30 a.m.

All are Welcome!

Childcare provided!

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS APRIL 26 • FRIDAY • SINGLES CLUB

PUTTING EXTRAVAGANZA The Annual Putting Extravaganza begins at the Cimarron large putting green. You don’t need to be a good putter to join into this fun event. In fact, it would help if you weren’t, as the skill level has been taken out of this year’s contest. Don’t bring a putter or a ball as it will all be provided for you. We will furnish an array of goofy putters for your enjoyment. (This will strictly be a FUN event) Included will be a light supper, cash bar and cash prizes. Hosted by Roger Tharp (623)4449622 and Bob Spikes (503) 665-5551. Get your $10 ticket by Monday April 22. Tickets are required and available from the ticket sellers at Social Hour events. YOU MUST SHOW YOUR CAM CARD TO TICKET SELLERS.

MAY 13 • MONDAY • MUSIC CLUB

ACOUSTICS INSTRUMENT GROUP If you play the guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, ukulele, fiddle, conga/ bongo drums, harmonica (any non–amplified, non–horn instrument), then this is the group for you. Come and play, sing and jam in a friendly and no pressure setting. We will meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month in the Cimarron Club Room. Please contact David Durham at 623–251–5301 or sonid@msn.com for more information.

FREE | 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Cimarron Center

MAY 15 • THURSDAY • SPORTS MEMORABILIA

4 p.m. | Cimarron Center

OUR FIRST D'BACKS GAME Will be Thursday May 15 against the Pittsburgh Pirates which is a day game and begins at 12:40PM More details as we get closer..

APRIL 28 • SUNDAY • GRAND TENNIS CLUB

MAY 20 • MONDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

$10.00 pp | Adobe Courts and PAVILLION Go to: suncitygrandtennisclub.wildapricot.org for more info.

10–11:30 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza, Mesquite/Palms Room

SPRING FLING/GOOD BYE PARTY Sunday, April 28, 2019 1:00 tennis, 3:00 food and music.

MAY 4 & 5 • SATURDAY/SUNDAY • GLASS ARTS CLUB

ORIENTATION PROGRAM If you aspire to make one–of–a kind glass art then consider joining our club. Grand Glass Arts provides a wide array of classes, equipment and supplies as well as a fun social setting. Our newly revised orientation program includes two classes covered in two days. The first class is the ‘Glass Arts Overview’ and covers how our club operates. Your training continues with the ‘Glass Arts Skills’ class where you learn to lay out patterns on glass, use glass tools to cut and separate glass, learn how to set up and use a grinder to perfect glass pieces. To join Grand Glass Arts go to grandglassarts.com and click on the ‘Applications’ tab

NEW 2 COMPUTER SUPPORT GROUP How to safely bank on line. Contact Susan Lucas for additional information at new2computers@grandcomputers.org JUNE 10 & 24 • MONDAY • MUSIC CLUB

ACOUSTICS INSTRUMENT GROUP If you play the guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, ukulele, fiddle, conga/ bongo drums, harmonica (any non–amplified, non–horn instrument), then this is the group for you. Come and play, sing and jam in a friendly and no pressure setting. We will meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month in the Cimarron Club Room. Please contact David Durham at 623–251–5301 or sonid@msn.com for more information.

FREE | 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Cimarron Center

MAY 6 • MONDAY • GRAND HIKERS

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING Interested hikers are welcome at our monthly general meetings, held first Mondays of the month. Learn more about the club, upcoming hikes and tips for more enjoyment and safety in your hikes. More information at Club President president@scghikers.org, or Hike Director, hikedirector@scghikers.org.

FREE | 3 p.m. | Cimarron | Agua Fria Room

MAY 7 • TUESDAY • MUSIC CLUB

PIANO CONNECTION The Piano Connection is a fun gathering the 1st Tuesday, October to May for pianists and singers of all levels and musical interests to come together in a relaxed setting. It is a comfortable way to get over stage fright, play and sing for others or just come and enjoy the impromptu music. We encourage people to come and play unusual instruments.

We have wine and cheese afterwards which is a great chance to meet new musical friends. Please contact Barbara McCormack for more information at 623–374–4533.

FREE | 1–3 p.m. | Contact Barbara for Location

MAY 8 • WEDNESDAY • GRAND HIKERS

INTRODUCTORY HIKE Introduces new hikers and prospective members to desert hiking. Helps determine conditioning level and experience of "hiking-at-a-pace" in a club environment. Learn more about the club and membership. Wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water and a snack. Check start time at http://www.scghikers.org/hikes/hikelist.php. More information at Club President president@scghikers.org, or Hike Director, hikedirector@ scghikers.org Carpool fee $3. Entry/parking fees $7 shared by all riders. Circle up at Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church on Clearview and Rim Drive.

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BREAKFAST $10 per person TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED PRIOR TO EVENT. MUST SHOW TICKET FOR BREAKFAST.

8:30 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30 am

May 1 | June 5 July 3 | August 7 Price includes music, fresh omelettes prepared on site to your taste with the following ingredients, diced ham, sliced mushrooms, chopped onion, shredded jack cheese, diced red and green peppers, bacon and sausage. Also includes home fried potatoes, fresh fruit, assorted breakfast sweets, coffee, and juice.

Lazy Days of Summer Lazy Summer Days will soon be here!

Join us in the Village Center for a morning of music. Enjoy your morning coffee and treats available for purchase from the Grand Cafe.

Enjoy while you listen to some upbeat DJ tunes

- provided by your Activities Staff, to start your day off right. Every Friday morning in May and June, at your leisure, join us! Look for email blasts containing information with weekly upcoming specials from our very own Grand Cafe.

FREE | 8:30-10:30am | Village Center

May 10, 17, 24, 31 June 7, 14, 21, 28

Ticket purchase required prior to event.

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PRESENTATIONS APRIL 3 • WEDNESDAY • PRESENTATION

VIKING CRUISES SCG resident Terry Johnson and Ford’s Travel are hosting Conde’ Nast Travelers’s #1 river cruise line and ocean cruises. Join us to learn why they are the most awarded river cruise line . RSVP 623-5568010 or terrystrvls@gmail.com to reserve your seat.

FREE | 10:00 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza

APRIL 4 • THURSDAY • SEMINAR

ADVISORNET FINANCIAL PARTNERS How to Prepare for Retirements Biggest Surprises Join Daniel Meier (Wealth Advisor) and Patrick Fearon (Global Economist & Lead Portfolio Manager) to learn how their collaborative team-based approach to serving clients can help prepare you to navigate the many challenges retirement may present. Lunch provided – No cost to attend!!!

RSVP… (623) 875-5204x301 or Info@WealthAdv4u.com FREE | 11:30 a.m. | Chaparral Center

APRIL 11 • THURSDAY • SEMINAR

RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN Are you having window problems? Experiencing areas or rooms that are uncomfortable, cold or hot when you enter them? Are some of your windows or doors hard to open, close or lock securely?

Have you been thinking of upgrading your windows and/or patio doors? Then reserve a seat at the Renewal by Andersen Window & Door Presentation in the Pima Room. Get an exclusive look into our windows and doors. Enjoy a complimentary lunch.

Seats are limited. Register online at http://renewalevent.com/ or call us at 480-612-0700.

FREE | 12:00 p.m. | Chaparral Center

APRIL 11 • THURSDAY • SEMINAR

FIRST FINANCIAL EQUITY CORP Please join First Financials Patrick Duffy and David Carter and Mike Ginetti from Franklin Templeton for a complimentary seminar on 2019 MARKET CONDITIONS AND WHAT TO EXPECT! Get an in depth perspective on current market conditions including equity and bond markets and current economic conditions. Please RSVP at (623) 385 8517 or email pduffy@ffec.com FREE | 11:00 a.m. | Palm Center

APRIL 15 • MONDAY • SEMINAR

LIVING TRUST SEMINAR Learn the Latest Strategies to Protect Your Estate. Affordable and Comprehensive Estate Planning Solutions. Planning is essential-Do

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you have a plan? Everyone should attend this seminar-even if you have a Will or a Trust. A good estate plan coordinates what happens to your home, savings, and retirement accounts. Why a Will is not enough. Learn how to set up a Power of Attorney for Healthcare or Finances. Why many people with Living Trusts will end up in Probate and how to avoid it! Find out what may have changed, needs updating, or is still applicable in AZ. Presented by: Dwornik Law RSVP 480-809-1014 info@dworniklawaz.com.

FREE | 10:00 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza

APRIL 27 • SATURDAY • SEMINAR

ASSET PRESERVATION TAX & RETIREMENT If you’re between the ages of 56 and 66 you cannot afford to miss this free workshop. Justin “Judd” Carlson & Stewart Willis of Asset Preservation Tax & Retirement Services, LLC invite you to join us and learn about common mistakes people make filing for social security benefits and taxation in retirement. RSVP 623-239-1748 to reserve your seat. Registration opens at 9:30 am, Presentation from 10:00 am - 11:15 am.

FREE | 10:00 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza

MAY 7 • TUESDAY • SEMINAR

FIRST FINANCIAL EQUITY CORP Please join First Financials Patrick Duffy and David Carter for a complimentary seminar on 2019 MID YEAR MARKET UPDATE! Get an in depth perspective on current market conditions including equity and bond markets and current economic conditions and forecasts for the 2nd half of 2019. Please RSVP at (623) 385 8517 or email pduffy@ffec.com FREE | 11:00 a.m. | Palm Center

MAY 8 • WEDNESDAY • SEMINAR

RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN Are you having window problems? Experiencing areas or rooms that are uncomfortable, cold or hot when you enter them? Are some of your windows or doors hard to open, close or lock securely?

Have you been thinking of upgrading your windows and/or patio doors? Then reserve a seat at the Renewal by Andersen Window & Door Presentation in the Palo Verde Room. Get an exclusive look into our windows and doors. Enjoy a complimentary lunch.

Seats are limited. Register online at http://renewalevent.com/ or call us at 480-612-0700.

FREE | 12:00 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza

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TICKETED EVENTS Tickets available online at www.suncitygrand.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise.

APRIL 4–7 • THURSDAY–SUNDAY • DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB PRESENTS: PHILADELPHIA STORY This classic romantic comedy focuses on a Philadelphia socialite who has split from her husband due both to his drinking and to her overly demanding nature. As she prepares to wed a wealthy man, she crosses paths with her ex and a prying reporter. Unclear about her feelings for all three men, she must decide whom she truly loves. In the movie version, Jimmy Stewart won an Academy Award for Best Actor. $12/pp | Thur–Sat | 1:00 p.m. Doors Open 1:30 p.m. Performance 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar and Doors Open 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza $12/pp | Sun | 2:30 p.m. Cash Bar and Doors Open 3 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

APRIL 5 • FRIDAY • DANCE CLUB

COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE This country western dance welcomes popular western entertainer, J. David Sloan and Western Bred. Western Bred hit the Arizona music scene in the 1980's and regularly fills the ballroom here in Grand. In addition, there will be a free, one-hour Arizona Two-Step Dance Lesson from 6 to 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cash bar. Tickets are on sale at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities Desk. For further information contact Earlene at 623-544-3602 $10/pp | 6–7 p.m. AZ 2–Step lesson | 7–10 p.m. Dancing | Cimarron Center

APRIL 5 • FRIDAY • KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)

AN AFTERNOON IN JEROME & LUNCH AT THE ASYLUM — SOLD OUT $99/pp | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

APRIL 5 • FRIDAY • GRAND TRIP

AZ DIAMONDBACKS VS BOSTON RED SOCKS-OPENING DAY — SOLD OUT $90/pp | 2 p.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza Lot

APRIL 5 • FRIDAY • FREE SPIRIT

FRESH FOODIE TRAIL AND JALAPENO BUCKS — CANCELLED $99/pp | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

APRIL 8–11 • MONDAY–THURSDAY KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)

SPRINGTIME IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Includes 3 nights at the Viejas Resort & The Flower Fields in Carlsbad Day One: We’ll leave the Valley with a stop for coffee & goodies, on our way to Yuma, Arizona, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self. After lunch we’ll head for Alpine, California and the beautiful Viejas Casino Resort, our headquarters for the next three nights. With the latest property expansion, The Viejas Resort offers three luxury hotel towers, along with six restaurants, a lush pool and lounge area, an outlet shopping center, full-service spa and so much more. We’ll be offered $10 towards any of the food outlets, plus $25 in gambling bucks for the first two nights of our stay. We’ll check into our hotel rooms, enjoy dinner on self at the restaurant of our choice and a free evening.

Day Two: We’ll enjoy breakfast on self at the hotel—an opportunity to use your $10 credit. After breakfast it’s back on the bus and we’ll head into San Diego to set sail on a 2-hour narrated harbor cruise— aboard a yacht that offers both indoor and outdoor areas. We’ll explore 54

more than 50 storied landmarks, we’ll cruise past Seaport Village, Shelter Island, Coronado Island, Point Loma, Cabrillo National Monument and more. We’ll encounter marine life and sea birds and enjoy remarkable photo opportunities. From here we’ll head to Old Town, a state protected historic neighborhood which includes many buildings from the period of 1820-1870. Known as the birthplace of San Diego, Old Town is home to charming shops & galleries, great little restaurants and historical sites. We’ll enjoy lunch on self, in Old Town, before hopping aboard one of the Old Town Trolleys; an amazing way to experience San Diego’s most exciting attractions. We’ll do the loop together past Hotel del Coronado, Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, the Whaley House, Star of India and so much more! Late afternoon we’ll return to our hotel to enjoy dinner on self and a free evening.

Day Three: We’ll enjoy breakfast on self at the hotel, then it’s back on the bus and we’ll head for The Flower Fields at Carlsbad. For more than 60 years, these famous rolling hills have announced the arrival of spring in North San Diego County, with an unforgettable burst of color and beauty—nearly 50 acres of Giant Ranunculus flowers—with the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop. We’ll travel comfortably through the fields in hay wagons drawn by antique tractors, an annual tradition that has become part of the area’s local heritage. Afterwards we’ll enjoy a scenic drive to Temecula Valley, home to more than 40 wineries and an atmosphere that is very friendly and relaxed. We’ll head into Old Town Temecula to enjoy lunch on self, with several restaurants to choose from. After lunch we’ll explore the scenic Temecula Wine Trail, sampling wine at two distinctly different wineries, included. Late afternoon we’ll return to our hotel and enjoy a lobster buffet Farewell Dinner at the hotel, included. As hotel guests, we’ll been offered VIP access to the restaurant, to avoid lines. Later we’ll enjoy a free evening.

Day Four: We’ll enjoy breakfast on self at the hotel, then it’s back on the bus and we’ll head home, with plenty of great stops along the way.

This the ultimate springtime tour and we hope you’ll join us! *This trip is offered in conjunction with Kindred Tours. This outside contractor does not currently have any vehicles which can accommodate persons who are non-ambulatory. This destination is not recommended for non-ambulatory individuals as they do not provide assistive devices or pathways. This destination may require walking over unpaved surfaces, inclines, and significant distances. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor $789/ dbl occ (sgl occ avail upon request) | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

APRIL 9 • TUESDAY • GRAND EVENT

TAD PRESENTS: ABBAFAB – THE PREMIER ABBA EXPERIENCE — SOLD OUT

$20/pp Front of House | $17/pp Back of House Evening Show | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance Sonoran Plaza

APRIL 9 • TUESDAY • FREE SPIRIT

TOMBSTONE Relive the reality and legends of one of the West's most famous towns.

Belly up to the bar in Big Nose Kate's Saloon and walk the streets of the Old Wild West. Famous for its lawmen and bandits, Tombstone was the metropolitan hub of the American West for its commerce, mining and cattlemen. *This trip is offered in conjunction with Free Spirit Vacations and Events and may be combined with other communities.

Times and pick–up locations subject to change per tour vendor. $99/pp | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

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TICKETED EVENTS Tickets available online at www.suncitygrand.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise.

APRIL 10 • WEDNESDAY • GRAND TRIP

WICKED AT THE GAMMAGE — SOLD OUT $103/pp | 6 p.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza Lot

APRIL 11 • THURSDAY • GRAND TRIP

BARLEENS SEASONS BEST — SOLD OUT

$62/pp | 4:00 p.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza Lot 5:15 p.m. Doors Open | 6:30 p.m. Dinner | 7:30 p.m. Showtime

APRIL 11 • THURSDAY • GRAND EVENT

SCG TRIVIA NIGHT — SOLD OUT

Free | 6 p.m. Trivia Starts | 5:30 p.m. Doors Open | Sagebrush Ballroom

APRIL 11 • THURSDAY • DANCE CLUB

MONTHLY LINE DANCE SOCIAL Can’t get enough dancing? Then come join Brenda Thomason as she leads dancers in a lively evening of beginners through intermediate line dancing. Contact Kathy at kslarson8@cox.net or 623-444-9236 for additional information. Tickets are available online at www.grandinfo. com, the Activities Desk or at the door. Everyone is welcome. $5/pp | 6:30–9:30 p.m. Dancing | Cimarron Center

APRIL 12 • FRIDAY • DANCE CLUB

SPRING FLING – A MONTHLY ROCK AND SWING DANCE — SOLD OUT

$10/pp | 6:30 Cash Bar | 7 p.m – 10 p.m. Dancing | Sonoran Plaza

APRIL 25 • THURSDAY • KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)

SPRINGTIME ON THE VERDE CANYON RAILROAD — SOLD OUT

$167/pp First Class | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

APRIL 26 • FRIDAY • MUSIC CLUB

MUSIC CLUB PRESENTS – SPRINGTIME HOOTENANNY David Durham and several members of the SCG Acoustic Instrument Group will once again be filling the Sonoran Ballroom with the lively and fun sounds of an old fashioned Hootenanny (sing along!!). The Show will feature many of your favorites from the 50’s and 60’s – folk, western, Irish and rock & roll. As usual, this will be a spirited event with song lyrics shown on the three overhead screens. The accompaniment will be provided by guitars, mandolins, bass, harmonica and conga drums.

The AIG voices, along with yours – will make for one lively evening of song. All six of the previous Hootenannies have sold out quickly, and this one will, as well – so get your tickets soon and get ready to sing! For more information, contact David at 623-251-5301. Tickets may be purchased online at wwwsuncitygrandmusic.com or wwwsuncitygrand.com or at the Activities Desk (Open M-F 8 am – 4 pm) $12/pp | Fri | 6 p.m. Doors Open and Cash Bar 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

APRIL 13 • SATURDAY • GRAND EVENT

SCG SPRING GARAGE SALE As the saying goes, “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure”, stroll through the Sonoran Plaza parking lot and check out the great bargains and hidden treasures! There will be over 150 resident vendors to choose from. Enjoy some early morning music, breakfast items and kettle corn will be available for purchase. $14 or $19 | 7 a.m. – Noon | Sonoran Plaza Parking Lot

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APRIL 13 & 14 • SATURDAY & SUNDAY • MUSIC CLUB

GRAND SINGERS & CHORALE SPRING CONCERT — LIGHTS, CAMERA…….MUSIC! Come The 2019 Grand Singers and Chorale spring concert is Titled “Lights, Camera…MUSIC! Come celebrate the sounds of the movies with the 144-voice Chorus and 32-voice Chorale, under the direction of Pamela J. Weir. The concert will open with “Hooray for Hollywood” from the 1937 movie Hollywood Hotel, a familiar song featured in every Academy Awards ceremony. Also included will be many more new arrangements of familiar songs from movies such as “As Time Goes By” from Casablanca (1942), “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), “And All That Jazz” from the musical Chicago (1975) and the movie (1979 & 2002)and “Make Someone Happy” from Sleepless in Seattle (1993). You’re sure to sing along with “Ding-Dong! The Witch is Dead” from The Wizard of Oz (1939) and remember all of the James Bond movies watched while listening to the “James Bond Theme.” Don’t miss the spring concerts – tickets go on sale on February 1st, so mark your calendar now! Tickets are available online at www.scgrandmusicclub.com or www.suncitygrand.com or at the Activities Desk (Open M-F 8 am-4 pm) For further information, contact Marilyn Book at 618-839-6349 Sat | $12/pp | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza Sun | $12/pp | 3 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

APRIL 16 • TUESDAY • KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)

THE ROCK ART RANCH & LA POSADA HOTEL — SOLD OUT $99/pp | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

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APRIL 29 • MONDAY • GRAND TRIP

SHOPPING – BILTMORE FASHION PARK Join us for a fun day of shopping at a favorite shopping destination in the Valley! Biltmore Fashion Park is an upscale shopping mall with high-end department stores & retailers, plus restaurants & fast food. $25/person Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area at 9:30 a.m.

2:00 p.m. Bus Departs Shopping Center

MAY 1 • WEDNESDAY • GRAND EVENT

RISE AND SHINE BREAKFAST Price includes music, fresh omelets prepared on site to your taste with the following ingredients, diced ham, sliced mushrooms, chopped onion, shredded jack cheese, diced red and green peppers, bacon and sausage.

Also includes home fried potatoes, fresh fruit, assorted breakfast sweets, coffee, and juice. Ticket purchase required prior to event. Must show ticket for breakfast. $10/pp | 8:30 a.m – 10:30 a.m. Sagebrush Ballroom

MAY 3 • FRIDAY • KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)

OLD RIM ROAD SCENIC DRIVE We’re off to travel Arizona’s Forest Road 300—The Old Rim Road.

Although there are many ways to approach this journey, we’ll begin in Payson, where we’ll enjoy some scrumptious Mexican food on self, at El Rancho Mexican Restaurant, a great favorite with not only the locals, but also Arizona Highways—who named El Rancho one of the top 25 restaurants in Arizona. The food’s delicious, the price is right and the menu offers something for everyone. After lunch our journey really begins. We’ll make our way along the Mogollan Rim, a massive wall of rock that is thousands of feet tall and hundreds of miles long, beginning at the Arizona/ New Mexico border and stretching across most of the state. Pronounced “muggy-on” by locals, the Rim offers some of the most breathtaking, jaw dropping scenery that the state of Arizona has to offer. The scenery is always changing as we travel through the world’s largest stand of Ponderosa pines, and intersect what was once the General Crook Trail—a historic wagon route that was used in the 1880’s to provide support for General Crook in the U.S. Army’s war against the Apaches. We’ll travel through the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest into the Coconino National forest—with an eye out for elk and mule deer, as we make our way into the Pine/ Strawberry region where our road ends. We’ll make a pit stop before hightailing it back to the Valley. This is a wonderful springtime tour.

Don’t miss it! *This trip is offered in conjunction with Kindred Tours.

This outside contractor does not currently have any vehicles which can accommodate persons who are non-ambulatory. This destination is not recommended for non-ambulatory individuals as they do not provide assistive devices or pathways. This destination may require walking over unpaved surfaces, inclines, and significant distances. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor $80/pp | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

MAY 4 • SATURDAY • MUSIC CLUB

GRAND CABARET AT SONORAN PLAZA – SHOWTUNE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: LEGENDARY LADIES OF SOUL This popular trio has performed both at the Cimarron Nightclub and Grand Cabaret to sold out shows and rave reviews. These ladies take us on a soulful journey of the most memorable hits from the '40s to the '70s. Erahn Patton, Mitzi Smith and Courtney Washington are each star performers in their own right. They've backed up musical giants like Elton John, Reba McIntyre and Lou Rawls and toured with some of Broadway's biggest shows. Lucky for us, they now call Arizona home and for this show 56

they bring us hit songs by Lena Horne, Aretha Franklin, Sarah Vaughn, Whitney Houston, Donna Summer and many more. Joined onstage by Pianist J R McAlexander, pure and simple, it's another evening of music magic right here in the Grand.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.scgrandmusicclub.com, suncitygrand.com or at the Activities Desk (M-F 8 a.m. –4 pm) $20/pp Reserved floor seating | 6 p.m. Cash Bar 7 p.m. Performance | Reserved Table Seating| Sonoran Plaza

MAY 5 • SUNDAY • FREE SPIRIT

RUSTLER’S ROOSTE Rustler's Rooste was founded in 1971 and is still family owned and operated. The legend goes that the original site, atop a butte in the foothills of South Mountain, was a hideout for cattle rustlers. Today it is firmly established as the valley’s highest and brightest beacon of the total cowboy western experience. Dinner and entertainment are included.*This trip is offered in conjunction with Free Spirit Vacations and Events and may be combined with other communities. Times and pick–up locations subject to change per tour vendor. $99/pp | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

MAY 8 - 12 • WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY • FREE SPIRIT

GOLDEN SPIKE 150TH ANNIVESARY Experience one of America’s greatest historical events as we celebrate the Golden Spike 150th anniversary. Completion of the transcontinental railroad joined a nation after a devastating civil war and ushered in a new age of expansion and prosperity. Enjoy a few days exploring Northern Utah with its wonderful history, stunning scenery, and a once in a lifetime event! Full itinerary available at www.freespiritvacions. com. *This trip is offered in conjunction with Free Spirit Vacations and Events and may be combined with other communities. Times and pick–up locations subject to change per tour vendor. $1695/dbl (includes airfare) | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area $2095/sgl (includes airfare) | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

MAY 9 - 11 • THURSDAY –SATURDAY • DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB PRESENTS: BLOOMING COMEDY Cabaret Players is a venue for actors who enjoy performing without the stress of memorizing lines. Actors use scripts and props to perform in an intimate setting at the Cimarron Club. Comedy sketches last between 10-20 minutes. Contact: Diane Brenner, Cabaret Players Chairperson at 623-363-7647. $8/pp | Thur–Sat | 6:15 p.m. Doors Open 7 p.m. Performance | Cimarron Club

MAY 11• SATURDAY • GRAND TRIP

CHANDLER FASHION CENTER - SHOPPING A premier regional mall, Chandler Fashion Center is anchored by Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Macy’s and Sears. You’re sure to find something special from the rest of its shops – more than 185 of them. Indoor and outdoor shopping includes The Village, an outdoor entertainment pavilion with restaurants, a 20-screen movie theater and be sure to check out the new, outdoor lawn – a fantastic outdoor experience. $25/person | 9 a.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area 2 p.m. Bus Departs Chandler Fashion Center

MAY 11–13 • SATURDAY-MONDAY • MUSIC CLUB

SUN CITY GRAND MUSIC CLUB PRESENTS – THE CRUISE: A MUSICAL COMEDY This The Music Club is proud to present this original musical comedy, written and directed by one of it’s own, SCG resident David Grand Lifestyles | April 2019 | suncitygrand.com

TICKETED EVENTS Tickets available online at www.suncitygrand.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise.

Durham. Grand audiences are familiar with David from his work in the Hootenannies, the Amphitheater events and many other Music Club Productions. “The Cruise” tells the story of Phyllis and Larry, a couple in their mid-late 70’s, both widowed, who meet on an internet dating site for seniors. This tale of their meeting, dating and loving is mostly funny but sometime serious. Ten original songs, including three production numbers, will be accompanied by SCG favorites Katie Iverson – keyboard; Dan Reed – trumpet; John Clark – bass; Jack Jackino – drums; and Mike Bastien – guitar. Time’s a wastin’…get your tickets today! Tickets are available online at www.scgrandmusicclub. com or www.suncitygrand.com or at the Activities Desk (M–F; 8 am–4 pm) For further information, contact David Durham at 623-251-5301 Sat | $12/pp | 6 p.m. Cash Bar 7 p.m. Performance | Reserved Floor & Tiered Seating| Sonoran Plaza Sun | $12/pp | 2 p.m. Cash Bar 3 p.m. Performance | Reserved Floor & Tiered Seating| Sonoran Plaza Mon | $12/pp | 6 p.m. Cash Bar 7 p.m. Performance | Reserved Floor & Tiered Seating| Sonoran Plaza

MAY 15 • WEDNESDAY • KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)

THE VERDE VALLEY WINE TRAIL This fabulous tour includes so much! We’re heading for Cornville, the beating heart of the Verde Valley Wine Trail, where we’ll begin with lunch, included, at the Manzanita. Often called the “Culinary Oasis in the Desert,” award winning Manzanita has been featured in Arizona Highways magazine and TV program, has been recognized by Fodor’s Travel Guide, and more. We’ll be offered a limited menu with delicious entrée choices such as Grilled Portobello Mushroom, topped with crab, spinach, artichoke and swiss cheese, the Manzanita Benedict—weiner schnitzel & fried egg, atop a crisp potato pancake, smothered with swiss cheese and a demi-glace sauce, and Chicken Crepes with swiss cheese and green chili, topped with pesto sauce—just to name a few. After lunch we’ll hit the Verde Valley Wine Trail with a visit to Javelina Leap, where we’ll enjoy a flight of four wines and top it all off with a specialty chocolate truffle, and it’s all included. Continuing along the scenic Wine Trail, we’ll make our way to Old Town Cottonwood. Historic and charming, the streets of Old Town are lined with interesting shops and galleries, as well as five tasting rooms, each with its own unique personality and distinct wines. Tasting in Cottonwood is optional and on self. We’ll spend some time in Old Town Cottonwood before heading for home. This is always a wonderful springtime tour, and we hope you’ll join us! *This trip is offered in conjunction with Kindred Tours.

This outside contractor does not currently have any vehicles which can accommodate persons who are non-ambulatory. This destination is not recommended for non-ambulatory individuals as they do not provide assistive devices or pathways. This destination may require walking over unpaved surfaces, inclines, and significant distances. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor $115/pp | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

MAY 17-19 • FRIDAY-SUNDAY • MUSIC CLUB

CIMARRON NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS: MR. ENTERTAINER – ART VARGAS Voted "Best of Las Vegas", Showman Art Vargas has been entertaining audiences for over 30 years, representing the style and showmanship of the legendary entertainers of Vintage Las Vegas. With the finger snappin' cool of Bobby Darin, the swinging exuberance of Louis Prima and the suave stage presence of Steve Lawrence, Art embodies the spirit and passion of the great showmen of song. Art delivers the goods, a classic song and dance man with a program of those popular hit songs of yesterday. One of the original stars of the world famous 'Legends in Concert' series, Art captures the excitement and personality of some Grand Lifestyles | April 2019 | suncitygrand.com

of Las Vegas' leading stars. He brings the golden era of entertainment to the 21st century and understands why his audiences appreciate the nostalgic look back at the way things were. Another chance to be up close and personal with a fabulous Vegas entertainer without leaving the Grand. Tickets may be purchased online at www.scgrandmusicclub. com or www.suncitygrand.com. Also available at the Activities Desk at Sonoran (M–F; 8 am–4 pm) $20/pp | 6 p.m. Cash Bar 7 p.m. Performance | Open Seating| Cimarron Center

MAY 21-24 • TUESDAY-FRIDAY • KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)

BRYCE CANYON & ZION NATIONAL PARKS Day One: We’ll leave the Valley with a stop for coffee & goodies on our way to Cameron Trading Post for lunch on self. Nestled along the Colorado River, and just 30 minutes south of the Grand Canyon, this trading post has been catering to Arizona tourists since the early 1900’s, serving great food at moderate prices. After lunch it’s back on the bus and we’ll hit it for Kanab, Utah—an incredibly scenic drive that takes us through Navajo land with views of Marble Canyon, Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam and more. After checking into our hotel, we’ll take a little time for a refresh, gather for our own Happy Hour and then head out for dinner on self. Later we’ll enjoy a free evening.

Day Two: A hot buffet breakfast is included at the hotel, and then it’s back on the bus and we’re headed for Zion National Park. Zion is a spectacular cliff and canyon landscape, a wondrous wilderness— including Kolob Arch—the world’s largest natural arch, with a span that measures 310 feet. Zion is rich with beautiful colors, breathtaking scenery and wildlife such as mule deer, golden eagles and mountain lions. We’ll spend a little time familiarizing ourselves with the area at the visitor’s center and then we’ll tour Zion from the comfort of a tram. Hop on and off as you wish, and later we’ll enjoy a nice lunch on self, at one of the two restaurants at Zion. Late in the afternoon we’ll return to our hotel and after a refresh, we’ll gather for our own Happy Hour, included, before heading out for dinner on self. Later we’ll enjoy a free evening.

Day Three: Once again, we’ll enjoy a hot breakfast buffet, included at the hotel, and then it’s back on the bus and we’re headed for Bryce Canyon National Park. The beauty of Bryce Canyon is beyond description. It has been called “a cave without a ceiling, a forest of stone.”

We’ll tour Bryce from the comfort of our own bus, and we’ll all enjoy a delicious lunch on self, at Ruby’s Inn—where we’ll have two restaurants to choose from and their menus offer something for everyone. Bryce Canyon is a series of natural amphitheaters, with thousands of multicolored rock pinnacles called “hoodoos.” We’ll travel the 20-mile paved highway along the rim, overlooking magnificent views of the natural structures that were carved by erosion into graceful forms that glow with various colors. Late in the afternoon we’ll return to our hotel and after a refresh, we’ll gather for our own Happy Hour, before setting out for dinner on self. Later we’ll enjoy a free evening.

Day Four: Breakfast is included at the hotel, and then it’s bags out and we're back on the bus headed for home. We’ll enjoy lots of great sightseeing and stops along the way. This is a remarkable tour, and we hope you’ll join us! *This trip is offered in conjunction with Kindred Tours. This outside contractor does not currently have any vehicles which can accommodate persons who are non-ambulatory.

This destination is not recommended for non-ambulatory individuals as they do not provide assistive devices or pathways. This destination may require walking over unpaved surfaces, inclines, and significant distances. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor $699/ dbl occ (sgl occ avail upon request) | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

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TICKETED EVENTS Tickets available online at www.suncitygrand.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise.

MAY 21 • TUESDAY • GRAND EVENT

ABOUT THE EAGLES ~ ONE OF THESE NIGHTS ONE OF THESE NIGHTS promises exactly that….an unforgettable night featuring the music of the Eagles – one of the most successful rock bands of all time! ONE OF THESE NIGHTS takes the audience on a journey through all the Eagles’ ‘sounds,’ from tasteful country rock, complete with full harmonies, to hard rocking tunes that highlight the Eagles’ extraordinary catalogue. The show features the band’s greatest hits like “Hotel California,” “Desperado,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” “Life In The Fast Lane,” “Take It Easy,” “Already Gone,” “One Of These Nights” and many others – all presented in a highly entertaining production with uncanny accuracy. It was these and other Eagles’ tracks that earned the band seven #1 singles, six Grammys, five American Music Awards and six number one albums. John Waxman and JD Madrid have teamed-up with fellow stellar musicians to create one of the best sounding Eagles’ tribute bands touring today. Recognized for their uncanny accuracy to the original, ONE OF THESE NIGHTS is a pure and simple tribute to the Eagles! $20/pp Front of House | $17/pp Back of House Evening Show | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance Sonoran Plaza

MAY 31 • FRIDAY • GRAND TRIP

RENT AT THE GAMMAGE In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theatre.

Two decades later, Jonathan Larson's RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world.

And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production.

A re-imagining of Puccini's La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters-love. $103/pp | 6 p.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza Lot

JUNE 3-5 • MONDAY-WEDNESDAY KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)

MONUMENT VALLEY & CANYON DE CHELLY Day One: We’ll leave the Valley with a stop for coffee and goodies on our way to enjoy lunch, on self, at Cameron Trading Post. A haven for travelers since 1916, this trading post boasts an expansive dining room, with a huge stone fireplace and tall picture windows, offering a view of the Little Colorado River Gorge. We’ll enjoy the ambience, along with an incredible menu that runs from burgers to salads, and includes local favorites, such as Navajo tacos and stews. After lunch it’s back on the bus and we’ll head for Kayenta, where we’ll check into the Hampton Inn. We’ll take some time for a refresh and head out for dinner, on self, with a couple of moderately priced restaurants to choose from. Relax on the hotel patio and enjoy a menu offering Navajo or Western style entrees at Reuben Heflin’s Restaurant, or join the locals at Amigo Café, offering an extensive menu of traditional Mexican dishes along with several American favorites. Later we’ll enjoy a free evening.

Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel. After breakfast it’s bags out and we’ll head for the visitor’s center where we’ll pile into jeeps for a 2.5-hour tour—more than 30 miles of secluded back-country to discover the restricted areas of Monument Valley—a sacred homeland to the

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Navajo, who are the Keepers of Monument Valley. We’ll learn about the history of the Anasazis, early Native American peoples, famously known for their petroglyphs, pictographs and their spectacular cliff dwellings. We’ll visit all of the famous monoliths of Monument Valley— The Mittens, John Ford’s Point, Three Sisters, North Window, Totem Pole, Yei Bi Cheis and Artist’s Point. These are the real-life backdrops for Hollywood Westerns such as Stagecoach, The Searchers, How the West was Won, and so many more! Plenty of water will be provided and be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and sun screen, and dress in layers.

Afterwards we’ll enjoy lunch on self at the visitor’s center. Midafternoon it’s back on the bus, and we’ll head for Canyon de Chelly—pronounced canyon duh shay, where we’ll check into the Thunderbird Lodge. Owned and operated by the Navajo Nation, the historic Thunderbird Lodge will be our cozy headquarters for the night. We’ll take some time for a refresh before heading out. We’ll visit both the North and South Rim of Canyon de Chelly and we’ll experience the sunset highlighting Spider Rock. Later we’ll return to the hotel restaurant for dinner on self. Thunderbird Lodge sits on the site of a trading post that was built in 1896, and the cafeteria style restaurant is located in the trading post’s original building, serving Native American dishes, along with American favorites. After dinner we’ll enjoy a free evening.

Day Three: We’ll enjoy breakfast at the hotel on self. After breakfast it’s bags out. Jeeps will arrive to take us on a half day tour of Canyon de Chelly. We’ll be led by our Navajo guide, who will explain the significance of man-made structures and symbols while also sharing the natural points of interest. Heavy duty six-wheel drive touring vehicles are equipped with padded seats to provide a good experience.

The tours stop frequently for photo opportunities, to visit ancient sites, Navajo farms and rock art. When the tour is over we’ll head back to the hotel for lunch, on self. After lunch it’s back on the bus, and we’ll head for home with plenty of great stops and sightseeing along the way. This whirlwind tour offers so much! Call in your reservations and join us! *This trip is offered in conjunction with Kindred Tours.

This outside contractor does not currently have any vehicles which can accommodate persons who are non-ambulatory. This destination is not recommended for non-ambulatory individuals as they do not provide assistive devices or pathways. This destination may require walking over unpaved surfaces, inclines, and significant distances. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor $599/dbl occ | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

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RISE AND SHINE BREAKFAST Price includes music, fresh omelets prepared on site to your taste with the following ingredients, diced ham, sliced mushrooms, chopped onion, shredded jack cheese, diced red and green peppers, bacon and sausage.

Also includes home fried potatoes, fresh fruit, assorted breakfast sweets, coffee, and juice. Ticket purchase required prior to event. Must show ticket for breakfast. $10/pp | 8:30 a.m – 10:30 a.m. Sagebrush Ballroom

JUNE 5 • WEDNESDAY • GRAND TRIP

AZ DIAMONDBACKS VS LOS ANGELES DODGERS Join us on our trip to the Chase Field and watch, the D ‘Backs take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Seats are located in the baseline box sections 113 & 114. $75/Person | 11 a.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area Bus departs Chase Field at the end of the game

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TICKETED EVENTS Tickets available online at www.suncitygrand.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise.

JUNE 6 • THURSDAY • GRAND TRIP

SHOPPING – SCOTTSDALE FASHION SQUARE Join us for a fun day of shopping at a favorite shopping destination in the Valley! Scottsdale Fashion Square is an upscale shopping mall with high-end department stores & retailers, plus restaurants & fast food. $25/person | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area at 9:30 a.m.

2 p.m. Bus Departs Shopping Center

JUNE 13 • THURSDAY • KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)

BEARIZONA & CANYONLANDS RESTAURANT We’re on our way to Bearizona—Arizona’s most exciting wildlife park.

We’ll enjoy a remarkable close-up experience with a wide variety of animals that are indigenous to North America; all from the comfort of a 50-passenger, windowless bus, with a Bearizona step-on guide leading the way. We’ll learn all about Bearizona’s history, along with fun facts about the animals and their naturalistic habitats. We’ll travel through more than three miles of Mountain Goat, American Burro, Brown Bison, Arctic Wolf, Tundra Wolf, Dall Sheep, White Bison, Big Horn Sheep, and Black Bear enclosures. Bearizona takes great care in providing animals with large, open enclosures, offering plenty of room to roam. We’ll visit the mini farm, where we’ll see mini goats, pigs, horses and more. Fort Bearizona is the second part of the adventure and it is a walk through area with baby and smaller animals on exhibit, as well as the Bearizona Barnyard, an interactive petting zoo. The last portion of the park is the Birds of Prey show that occurs three times daily in Fort Bearizona. It is very exciting to watch! We’ll enjoy lunch on self before beginning our tour, at Canyonlands—Bearizona’s much anticipated new restaurant. One year and $1.5 million in the making, this 6,000 square foot theme restaurant, features soaring canyon walls, ancient ruins, and an expansive two-story covered deck overlooking incredible views of the park. This tour is always a blast! *This trip is offered in conjunction with Kindred Tours. This outside contractor does not currently have any vehicles which can accommodate persons who are non-ambulatory. This destination is not recommended for non-ambulatory individuals as they do not provide assistive devices or pathways. This destination may require walking over unpaved surfaces, inclines, and significant distances. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor $99/pp | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

JUNE 14 - 15 • FRIDAY & SATURDAY • MUSIC CLUB

CIMARRON NIGHTCLUB – DAN REED & HIS DIXIELAND BAND – LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULET! The good times will roll when Dan and his fabulous band take the stage to bring a bit of Mardi Gras fun to the Nightclub. This high-spirited energetic show features the best of Dixieland - from When the Saints Go Marching In to the soulful Just a Closer Walk with Thee. And there's much more to set your feet tapping and hands clapping. A very cool way to beat the heat! Purchase tickets at: www.suncitygrand. com; www.scgrandmusicclub.com or at the Activities Desk (open M-F 8:00am-4:00 pm) $20/pp | 6 p.m. Doors Open/Cash Bar 7 p.m. Performance | Cimarron Club

JUNE 17 - 19 • MONDAY - WEDNESDAY KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)

lush green meadows and abundant watchable wildlife. At elevations of 6,500 to 9,000 feet, and temperatures that average 30 degrees cooler than the Phoenix area, the White Mountains are a terrific getaway.

This region is also home to ten sparkling lakes—our focus for this scenic driving tour—and we’ll explore as much as time allows.

Day One: We’ll leave the Valley with a stop for coffee & goodies in Payson, on our way to enjoy lunch on self in Heber, at The Red Onion. A true Kindred Tours favorite, The Red Onion is famous for their cheeseburgers, homemade chili and daily lunch specials. After lunch it’s back on the bus and we’ll enjoy the most remarkable scenery on our way to Hon-Dah Casino Resort, our headquarters for the next two nights. Nothing fancy, the Hon-Dah hotel rooms are clean and cozy, and buffet style dinner is included, at the Indian Pine Restaurant.

After dinner we’ll enjoy a free evening. Check out the casino if you are so inclined, kick back with a cocktail in Spirits Bar, or enjoy the heated pool, spa or sauna.

Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel, and then it’s back on the bus and we’re off to explore the lakes of Arizona’s beautiful White Mountains. We’re keeping it scenic and easy, with a stop along the way for lunch on self. Late afternoon we’ll return to our hotel, where we’ll enjoy dinner, included, and another free evening.

Day Three: Breakfast is included at the hotel, and then it’s bags out and we’re on the bus headed for home. We’ll enjoy a scenic loop tour back to the Valley taking us through the Salt River Canyon, a 2,000-foot-deep river canyon, so gorgeous and loaded with history that it is often referred to as the Little Grand Canyon. This stretch of highway is broad and well-paved offering some of the most dramatic views ever seen from a bus window! We’ll make our way into Globe, where we’ll stop for lunch on self at Guayo’s Mexican Restaurant. After lunch it’s back on the bus, and we’ll hightail it for home with more great sights to enjoy along the way. This affordable tour includes so much! Don’t miss it. *This trip is offered in conjunction with Kindred Tours. This outside contractor does not currently have any vehicles which can accommodate persons who are non-ambulatory. This destination is not recommended for non-ambulatory individuals as they do not provide assistive devices or pathways. This destination may require walking over unpaved surfaces, inclines, and significant distances. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor $399/dbl occ | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

JUNE 18 • TUESDAY • GRAND EVENT

MIRAGE – VISIONS OF FLEETWOOD MAC MIRAGE – VISIONS OF FLEETWOOD MAC celebrates the classic lineup of the legendary superstar band.Based in Los Angeles, the members of MIRAGE capture the look and sound of Fleetwood Mac live in concert. The band is a spinoff of the highly successful band, “Bella Donna – A Tribute to Stevie Nicks,” which was awarded the highest honor of being praised by the real Ms. Nicks after she heard a live performance by singer Michelle Tyler and the band. “Bella Donna” also appeared on AXS TV after being crowned one of The “World’s Greatest Tribute Bands”. $20/pp Front of House | $17/pp Back of House Evening Show | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance Sonoran Plaza

WHITE MOUNTAIN GETAWAY Cool off with us this summer in Arizona’s beautiful White Mountains.

This high-country destination offers scenery much like Canada or the Pacific Northwest; it is a land of thick pine forests, crystal mountain lakes, Grand Lifestyles | April 2019 | suncitygrand.com

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TICKETED EVENTS Tickets available online at www.suncitygrand.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise.

JUNE 21 • FRIDAY• GRAND TRIP

MURDER AND A MEAL @ AZ BROADWAY – HOW TO MURDER A MILLIONAIRE All handsome, eligible Dirk Dagwell wanted was a bride, so off to cable access TV he went to be the latest schmuck on the morally bankrupt show How to Marry a Millionaire. It’s star – tacky host Remus Philbrick who would have been a better fit as a greasy nightclub comic on a cruise ship in 1972. The “lovely” bachelorettes invited onto the show to fight to win themselves a millionaire are Tanya, (who got on the sexy line twice and bypassed the brains line altogether); Carleen, (been there, shot that); and Darma (sweetie-perfection is annoying).

Who will he choose to be his bride? And will it be the last choice he ever makes? Come join in the fun; maybe even be a part of the show.

Murder & a Meal features a fun, theatrical story told by actors while participants enjoy a three course meal over a 2-hour period. Members of the audience become participants in the play as the story progresses.

There are multiple breaks during the show, dinner include a soft beverage, salad, bread, entrée and dessert. Bar service and cocktails are available throughout the show from your service staff. The price does not include gratuity and there are mini envelopes if you would like to tip your server $75/person | 5:30 p.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area Doors Open at 6:30 p.m. | Performance 7 p.m.

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JUNE 24 • MONDAY • KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)

SYCAMORE CANYON SCENIC DRIVE Arizona is a land of deep canyons, with the Grand Canyon being the obvious largest, and Sycamore Canyon the second runner-up. The journey to Sycamore Canyon is spectacular—winding through the Kaibab National Forest, past thick stands of ponderosa pines and heart stopping views of the San Francisco Peaks. Sycamore Canyon is 21 miles long, and a protected wilderness area, with breathtaking scenery in every direction. There are no roads or campgrounds within the gorge, but plenty of sycamores, a variety of evergreens and wildlife galore. We’ll stop for lunch on self in Williams before heading into the Canyon—a town so charming that historic Route 66 is its Main Street—and you’ll have plenty of restaurants to choose from. This is a great summer tour! Get out of the heat and come with us. *This trip is offered in conjunction with Kindred Tours. This outside contractor does not currently have any vehicles which can accommodate persons who are non-ambulatory. This destination is not recommended for non-ambulatory individuals as they do not provide assistive devices or pathways. This destination may require walking over unpaved surfaces, inclines, and significant distances. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor $80/pp | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

JUNE 26 • WEDNESDAY • KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)

SOUTH RIM OF THE GRAND CANYON The Grand Canyon, one of the most remarkable natural wonders in the world, is visited by millions of tourists annually. There are two public areas of Grand Canyon National Park, the North and South Rims, with the South Rim being the most accessible and visited, also offering the deepest and widest views of the Grand Canyon. Just a hop-skipand-a-jump away, we’ll arrive at the South Rim with plenty of time to enjoy an early lunch at the restaurant of your choice. The South Rim offers many restaurant options—from fine dining at El Tovar, to the Maswik Food Court—you decide. After lunch we’ll jump on the South Rim shuttle bus to explore the most spectacular scenic views and other points of interest—many accessible only by shuttle. This is a remarkable one-day tour! We’ll leave the Valley with a stop for coffee and goodies, along with a few pit-stops on our way to the Grand Canyon. Plan to leave a little earlier and arrive home a little later—just don’t miss out on the fun! *This trip is offered in conjunction with Kindred Tours.

This outside contractor does not currently have any vehicles which can accommodate persons who are non-ambulatory. This destination is not recommended for non-ambulatory individuals as they do not provide assistive devices or pathways. This destination may require walking over unpaved surfaces, inclines, and significant distances. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor $90/pp | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

JUNE 29 • SATURDAY • FREE SPIRIT

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LAVENDER FESTIVAL AT RED ROCK WINERY In Arizona's arid climate, there's one little purple blossom that adds a pop of brightness to the dusty red soil: lavender. The growers at Red Rock Lavender cultivate fields of the flowers at high altitudes, and once a year, they like to celebrate this at the Red Rock Lavender Festival which includes lavender cooking demonstrations, grower discussions, and Topic of the Day panels. Tour includes admission, picnic lunch, a u-cut bouquet, wine- tastings (4), and 10% off a bottle of wine.*This trip is offered in conjunction with Free Spirit Vacations and Events and may be combined with other communities. Times and pick–up locations subject to change per tour vendor. $99/pp | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

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Our Brief History

Nancy Hayden Council Member, District 2

As we get ready to welcome the heat and say goodbye to our seasonal residents, it seems fitting to look at a brief history to explore the culture that Surprise offers. The beautiful town of Surprise developed its name on a fluke when our founder, Flora Statler, said, “I would be surprised if the town ever amounted to much.” Little did she know, in 1938, that the one square mile piece of farmland would end up as one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation!

It’s hard to imagine the six lanes of Grand Avenue was

Flora Statler

once a trail called Vulture Road. After harvesting, mule teams would use Vulture Road to take goods to mining communities.

In 1868, a stagecoach line began operation, running for 30 years. The railroad was welcomed in 1895 when lines officially opened to the Phoenix area.

In 1941, the City of Phoenix leased 1440 acres of land to Luke Air Force Base for $1 a year which was the beginning of the base. During WWII, Luke was the largest fighter training base in the Army Air Forces. Many residents would be interested to learn that the current City Hall is located on the site of one of Luke’s former auxiliary airfields, to which you are still able to see the runways via aerial view.

Surprise was growing and changing long before it officially became incorporated in 1960. Changing from farm fields to military bases to rows of homes, the land of Surprise

Luke Air Force Base, 1941

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has transformed drastically as it grew to be home to the nearly 133,000 residents we have today!

MONTHLY EVENTS The West Valley Arts HQ, located at 16126 N. Civic Center Drive, will hold Lunchtime Theater on April 4 from 12–1 p.m. featuring The Marvelous Wonderettes. Please call 623584-2626 for more information.

The cost is $11.95.

Hop aboard the Public Art Bus Tour to Desert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg on April 13.

There is no cost to participate.

The bus will depart from City Hall, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza, at 11 a.m. with a return time of 3 p.m. Museum entry is $9.00. Please call 623-2147537 for more information.

Come enjoy the spring air at the Sunday in the Park Food Truck Festival on April 14 from 4–8 p.m. at Mark Coronado Park, 15960 N. Bullard Ave. Several foods

trucks will be there to satisfy your taste buds. Bring your blanket or chair and enjoy live music by Steven P Project.

Admission is always free!

WHAM, located at 16560 N. Dysart Road, is hosting Open Mic night for poetry, free verse and storytelling on April 19 from 6–8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to participate as performers and/or listeners.

This is a free event. If you would like more information, please call 623-334-5271.

Spring Eggstravaganza is scheduled for April 20 from 7:30 a.m.–12 p.m. at the Kansas City Royals Practice Field, 15850 N. Bullard Ave. Toddlers to 10-year-olds are invited to join the search for more than 50,000 candy and toy filled eggs. This is a free event for the whole family that will feature face painters, balloon artists, inflatables, and of course, Mr. & Mrs. Bunny!

Gates open at 7:30 a.m.

As always, I invite you to join me at one of my monthly meetings. I meet the second Wednesday of each month from 3–4 p.m. in the Arizona Traditions Classroom.

Please ask the gate guard for directions upon arrival.

Additionally, I meet the fourth Tuesday of each month in the Sun City Grand Palm Center – Mediterranean Room (19726 N. Remington Dr.) at 10 a.m.

Please stop by and chat with me about what’s going on in the city!

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COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS APRIL 2 • TUESDAY • GRAND EVENT

NEWCOMER’S COFFEE As a new resident, this is your opportunity to learn about the Sun City Grand community and all it has to offer! Please contact the Activities desk to register for this event, or for more information please call the ticket desk at 623-546-7449.

FREE | 8:30 a.m. Coffee Bar | 9 a.m. Presentation Starts | Sonoran Plaza

APRIL 3, 10, 17 & 24 • WEDNESDAY • GRAND EVENT

WINE DOWN Food trucks, live music, cash bar and drink specials from the Grand Café! Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather, meet your neighbors, make new friends!

FREE | 3–6 p.m. | Village Center

APRIL 4 • THURSDAY • GRAND EVENT

DRIVE IN MOVIE ON THE RANGE—SKYSCRAPER Drive your golf cart, bicycle, or walk down (bring a blanket or chairs)!

Movie shown is Skyscraper. Grab some dinner and/or snacks from the snack shop and purchase beer/wine for sale beginning at 5 p.m.

FREE | 5 p.m. Event Begins | Dusk Movie Starts | Desert Springs Driving Range

APRIL 6 • SATURDAY • GRAND EVENT

MARKET AT GRAND The Market at Grand is an open-air market right in your own backyard.

Purchase produce at the peak of freshness to meeting the people who grow your food, there are countless reasons to support farmers markets.

Market at Grand creates a community gathering place by supporting small farmers and the businesses that strengthen sustainable food systems and produces products for the local community. Support our Sun City Grand clubs and visit their studios for unique resident made arts and crafts available for purchase.

FREE | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Palm Center Parking Area & Village Center

APRIL 8 • MONDAY • MUSIC

MUSIC AL FRESCO IV—AT THE SCG AMPHITHEATER Come and join the SCG Music Club as they present an evening of music under the stars at the beautiful SCG Amphitheater. There will be a variety of music – folk, 50’s/60’s oldies, light classical and popular show tunes from Broadway. Bring a lawn chair (or just a blanket) and enjoy the terraced Amphitheater. Pack a picnic dinner or buy a hotdog or brat from the concession cart. Please do not bring any alcoholic beverages – cash bar service will be available. The Amphitheater is located behind the Adobe Fitness Center and just east of the Bocce/ Lawn Bowling area. Access is from the walkways just west of the Adobe Fitness Center and those near the model train park. Think tailgating – only at a music event rather than a football game – and on a warm Arizona spring evening. It doesn’t get any better than that!!

(In the event of inclement weather, there will be no Performance.)

Event Coordinator: David Durham 623-251-5301 FREE | 5:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 6:30 p.m. Performance | Amphitheater

APRIL 13 • SATURDAY • GRAND EVENT

LOST & FOUND Have you lost something in the Village Area or out in the Community? If so, check at the Welcome Center to see if your lost item has been turned in.

Lost and Found is located in the Welcome Center in the lobby of the Palm Center. Open hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Or you can phone 623-546-7501 and ask the volunteers to check for your lost item.

Valuable items such as cell phones and jewelry are kept in the Membership Office.

The Golf Courses and Fitness Centers keep their found items, so if you lost something there, please check at those facilities.

SPRING SEMI-ANNUAL GARAGE SALE As the saying goes, “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure”, stroll through the Sonoran Plaza parking lot and check out the great bargains and hidden treasures! There will be over 150 resident vendors to choose from. Enjoy some early morning music, breakfast items and kettle corn will be available for purchase.

FREE | 7 a.m. – Noon | Sonoran Plaza Parking Lot

APRIL 19 • FRIDAY • GRAND EVENT

GRAND MOVIE SERIES—INFINITY WAR Experience the unique Grand Movie Series inside the comfort of the Sagebrush Ballroom as we feature award winning movies. We bring the movie theatre to you with giant viewing screens, tiered seating and even free popcorn. Grand Café is open for additional movie snacks, soda and even a limited bar. LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE, FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. FREE | Doors open 12:30 p.m. | Movie begins 1p.m. | Sagebrush Ballroom

MAY 3 • FRIDAY • GRAND EVENT

CINCO DE MAYO Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with live entertainment, music, cash bar and drink specials. Enjoy the beautiful weather, meet your neighbors, and make new friends!

FREE | 1–4 p.m. | VLG Court/ Sonoran Plaza

MAY 10 • FRIDAY • GRAND EVENT

GRAND MOVIE SERIES–FIRST MAN Experience the unique Grand Movie Series inside the comfort of the Sagebrush Ballroom as we feature award winning movies. We bring the movie theatre to you with giant viewing screens, tiered seating and even free popcorn. Grand Café is open for additional movie snacks, soda and even a limited bar. LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE, FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. FREE | Doors open 12:30 p.m. | Movie begins 1p.m. | Sagebrush Ballroom

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MAY 10 & 17 & 24 & 31 • FRIDAYS • GRAND EVENT

LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER Lazy Days of Summer will soon be here! Join us in the Village Center for a morning of music. Enjoy your morning coffee or breakfast item for purchase from the Grand Café. Enjoy while you listen to some upbeat DJ tunes – provided by your Activities Staff, to start you day off right.

Every Friday morning in May and June, from 8:30–10:30AM, at your leisure, join us.

FREE | 8:30–10:30 a.m. | Village Center

MAY 15 • WEDNESDAY • GRAND EVENT

SPLASH POOL PARTY Food, music and fun! Come out and enjoy the heat, meet your neighbors, make new friends!

FREE | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Cimarron Pool

JUNE 7, 14, 21 & 28 • FRIDAYS • GRAND EVENT

LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER Lazy Days of Summer will soon be here! Join us in the Village Center for a morning of music. Enjoy your morning coffee or breakfast item for purchase from the Grand Café. Enjoy while you listen to some upbeat DJ tunes – provided by your Activities Staff, to start you day off right.

Every Friday morning in May and June, from 8:30–10:30AM, at your leisure, join us.

FREE | 8:30–10:30 a.m. | Village Center

JUNE 14 • FRIDAY • GRAND EVENT

GRAND MOVIE SERIES–MARY POPPINS Experience the unique Grand Movie Series inside the comfort of the Sagebrush Ballroom as we feature award winning movies. We bring the movie theatre to you with giant viewing screens, tiered seating and even free popcorn. Grand Café is open for additional movie snacks, soda and even a limited bar. LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE, FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. FREE | Doors open 12:30 p.m. | Movie begins 1p.m. | Sagebrush Ballroom

JUNE 19 • WEDNESDAY • GRAND EVENT

SPLASH POOL PARTY Food, music and fun! Come out and enjoy the heat, meet your neighbors, make new friends!

FREE | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Cimarron Pool

May 15 June 19 July 17 August 21

Food

available for purchase.

Music and fun!

Cash only please.

JUNE 28 • FRIDAY • GRAND EVENT

GRAND MOVIE SERIES–GREEN BOOK Experience the unique Grand Movie Series inside the comfort of the Sagebrush Ballroom as we feature award winning movies. We bring the movie theatre to you with giant viewing screens, tiered seating and even free popcorn. Grand Café is open for additional movie snacks, soda and even a limited bar. LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE, FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. FREE | Doors open 12:30 p.m. | Movie begins 1p.m. | Sagebrush Ballroom

The Association provides this publication for informational purposes only. SCG Community Association, its Board, its employees and all other entities within SCG do not guarantee, endorse, nor promote any of the products, services or individuals advertised herein and assume no responsibility or liability for the veracity of the statements made in this publication.

Information regarding advertising rates can be obtained on our website at www.suncitygrand.com (under Life in SCG/Grand Lifestyles Information); or by coming to the Sonoran Plaza and visiting the Activities Office. The deadline for both commercial and classified ads is the 10th of the month prior to placement (September 10th for October).

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Come out & enjoy the heat.

Meet your neighbors.

Make new friends.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

F REE

Pool party is subject to change due to excessive heat warnings.

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ASK CAPPIE THE COMPUTER CAT

CELL PHONE STORAGE Dear Cappie, I own an iPhone which is slowing down and acting sluggish. My wife’s Android also has performance issues. We use our phones for taking photos and videos, text messaging, social media, gaming, internet searches, etc. Recently I got a message saying I didn’t have enough storage, but my phone is relatively new. What is the problem?

Ken from Sun City Grand

Dear Ken, Because of your extensive phone usage, it is most likely that storage is an issue. Regardless how new your two smartphones are, if you purchased models with minimal 32 or 64 GB (Gigabytes) of storage capacity, most likely you have come close to filling up the limited storage with apps, games, email, messages, etc. and are running out of space. When your total storage is over 75% capacity, the phone’s processing power slows down and so does the performance. Because the operating systems of the iPhone and Android differ in accessing storage, cleanup methods, and options available, we will focus on iPhone cleanup in this article, and Android cleanup next month.

APPS TAKE UP SPACE

To check the amount of space your apps use, go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage. At the top there is a chart listing how much of your phone’s space is being taken up by Apps, Media, Photos, Mail and Other. Scroll down to view all your apps, amount of space each uses, and the last time you accessed each app. n Delete any app you don’t use by holding the icon of the app on your home screen. When the app icon starts jiggling, click the “X” in the upper left of the icon to delete (but be aware this will also get rid of any files/information you have stored in the app).

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Another option is to offload the apps: their icons will stay on your home screen and their data will stay on your phone, but if you tap their icon to open the app, your phone must download the app again. To manually offload any app you rarely use but still want to keep its’ data: Go to the iPhone Storage screen and click on any app and select Offload App—or if you prefer, the iPhone can help you decide, especially if you don’t want to manually review every app you have. This option is available on the iPhone Storage screen or you can go to Settings > iTunes & App Store and click on Offload Unused Apps at the bottom of the screen, and unused apps will be taken off your phone. n For apps you still use, delete files downloaded to your device you no longer want. For example, music/ podcast apps may have downloaded songs/episodes or online reading/ streaming apps (Kindle, iBook, Audible, Amazon, Netflix, etc.) may have downloaded books/movies (for use offline). If any of your apps take up a lot of space, check if the app is storing old files you wish to keep. n

MESSAGE APP STORAGE TIPS

Messages app takes up a lot of space, especially when a text includes photos, videos, and other files. By default, they are never deleted unless the user does so.

A good way to save space on your phone is to move your messages to iCloud. Go to Settings > Name > iCloud and turn Messages on. You can also manually delete conversations by opening your message app, swiping left and clicking delete on each conversation or delete old

Special thanks to Sun City Grand resident Cheryll, for submitting a photo of her darling 15 year old pup, Mandy.

View/print the digital version of “Ask Cappie” monthly column by going to www.grandinfo.com. Click on the More News>Grand Lifestyles Magazine> to choose the month you want to view. messages automatically. Go to Settings > Messages >Message History> Keep Messages. Select 30 days or 1 year to clear out your oldest messages. Then go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage>Messages and click Review Large Attachments to see if there are any large files hiding in your messages that you can clear out.

PHOTO AND VIDEO SPACE ISSUES

Photos (and Videos) are the biggest space hogs on most smartphones.

No need to delete your entire photo collection to free up space, but the number of photos stored on your device can be cut by deleting duplicates and unnecessary photos. n A more efficient option is to move

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ASK CAPPIE THE COMPUTER CAT your photos to the cloud. If you use iCloud, you’ll still have some photos on your phone, but everything beyond the most recent pictures will be in the cloud. Turn on cloud storage by going to Settings > Name > iCloud > Photos, turn on iCloud Photo Library. iCloud storage space has 5GB by default. If you need more, you’ll have to pay ($0.99 for 50GB per month). Once your photos are on iCloud, you can also save photo storage space by turning on Optimize iPhone Storage, which keeps only

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small versions of photos on your local device, while the high-resolution version will still be saved in iCloud. n Another option is to use third-party photo storage services like Google Photos or Amazon Photo. n You can also manually back up your photos to your computer using iTunes and choose which photos you want to be synched with your phone. n Videos take up even more space than photos but you can downscale your video recording settings. Newer

iPhones can record up to 4K video at 60 fps. That setting creates a very sharp video, but if you don’t need super high-resolution footage, don’t waste the storage space. In your Camera settings change the option under Record Video to a lower quality.

If, after trying all the options above, you still are having storage issues, take a visit to your Apple Store to see if there may be another issue…or take the plunge and buy a new phone with 128, 256, or 512 GB!

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August Valley Events

April Valley Events

In the event of last minute changes, we recommend contacting the venues below at the numbers and/or website listed for additional details.

In the event of last minute changes, we recommend contacting the venues below at the numbers and/or website listed for additional details.

LAKE PLEASANT PADDLE FEST

Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Fireman Cove Castle Hot Springs Road to Castle Creek Dr. to Fireman's Cove, Peoria, AZ n April 6, 2019 n (602) 506-2930 n 8 AM to 5 PM n $6 per car to enter the park n maricopacountyparks.net/things-to-do/ activity/paddle-fest/ Bring your family and friends to this fun event! The only cost is the fees to enter the park.

Come dressed to get wet, because the event will have all sorts of paddle craft you can try out and enjoy in Fireman's Cove. There will be paddling demos, contest, live music, food for sale, and other fun activities.

Clothes that can get wet and water shoes are recommended. Life vest must be worn at the event when on the water. You may bring your own life vest (recommended), or the event will have loaner life vest at the loaner life vest fitting station.

Bring cash for food and come enjoy a fun filled day on the water. There will be sit-in and sit-on-top kayaks, canoes, rafts, Hobie pedal kayaks and other paddle craft for you to tryout. It’s a blast, so don’t miss this event! n

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS WORLDS OF ENCHANTMENT

Talking Stick Resort Arena 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ n April 11, 2019 to April 14, 2019 n $20 n disneyonice.com/worlds-of-enchantment Rev up for non-stop family fun with four of your favorite Disney stories when Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment comes to Phoenix! This action-packed ice spectacular showcases beloved characters from Disney•Pixar’s Cars, Toy Story 3, Disney’s The Little Mermaid plus the enchanting n

Academy Award®-winning Frozen. Produced by Feld Entertainment, Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment is performing from April 11th – 14th at the Talking Stick Resort Arena.

Thrill to high-speed stunts and high-octane fun, as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney•Pixar’s Cars race across the ice. Dive into adventure with Ariel from Disney’s The Little Mermaid, as she explores her undersea kingdom. The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the Disney•Pixar Toy Story gang escape Sunnyside Daycare in a daring adventure to get back to Andy’s room. Plus, enter the wintery world of Arendelle with sisters Anna and Elsa and pals Olaf and Kristoff from Disney’s Frozen as they learn that true love comes from within.

Plus, get warmed up for the show right in your seats with exclusive dance moves taught by the mouse that started it all during Mickey’s DanceAlong Pre-Show Party, as the Disney On Ice skating athletes remind everyone that getting active can help you be your best! Then you’ll be ready to enter a dazzling world of Disney magic to see some of your family’s favorite Disney moments come to life in Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment, with dazzling skating, special effects and timeless characters certain to create a lifetime of memories.

AMERICAN GIRL LIVE

Mesa Arts Center 1 E. Main St. Mesa, AZ n April 16, 2019 to April 20, 2019 n Show times vary, see website for details. n $35-$55 n mesaartscenter.com/index.php/shows/ performing-live/american-girl-live Experience American Girl in an all-new musical, coming to a city near you! Inspired by American Girl’s most iconic characters and their stories, American Girl Live is a premiere stage production,

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featuring all-original songs and unforgettable experiences. Come along for a fun-filled adventure, where exciting tales of bravery and friendship come to life, LIVE and in-person! Join your favorite American Girl characters, and some brand-new friends, as they follow their hearts and share their dreams, in a journey across time.

PHOENIX RISING VS. SEATTLE SOUNDERS 2

Casino Arizona Field 751 N McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ n April 20, 2019 n 7:30 PM n phxrisingfc.com/2019schedule USL soccer match between the Phoenix Rising and Seattle Sounders 2. Who doesn’t love Soccer!

Come out and cheer on Phoenix Rising to a win over the Seattle Sounders. n

LARRY FITZGERALD DOUBLE PLAY CELEBRITY SOFTBALL GAME

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ n April 27, 2019 n 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM n $20 n saltriverfields.com/upcoming-events-3/ He’s back! Larry Fitzgerald is back for another season with the Arizona Cardinals and is once again bringing his softball skills to the diamond at Salt River Fields.

Fans will enjoy watching their favorite athletes and celebrities showcase their softball skills while the little ones take part in the free Kids Zone that will feature face painting, balloon art and temporary tattoos.

In an effort to fight against hunger in the Valley, the First Down Fund has partnered with St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance and is asking each attendee to bring a minimum of 2 non-perishable items. Each person that donates to the food drive will receive a raffle ticket good for a chance to win prizes. n

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RESOURCE NUMBERS EMERGENCY..................................................................................... 9-1-1 Poison Control Center........................................................ 800.222.1222 Sheriff’s Office (Bell Rd. Substation)................................... 623.933.0153 Area Agency on Aging 24-Hour Helpline........................ 602.264.4357 After Hours and Weekend Landscaping Emergencies Gothic Landscape......................................................... 480.669.0369

Teamwork leads to Success.

TOGETHER we can put the pieces

of BUYING and SELLING in place!

ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES

Maricopa County Animal Control.................................... 602.506.7387 4 Paws Animal Rescue........................................................ 623.876.8778 Surprise Animal Care/Control................................. 623.222.4000 opt. 3 CITY OF SURPRISE

Adopt-A-Street.................................................................... 623.222.6000 Building Code Violation Reports.........................................623.222.3013 Citizens Patrol....................................................................... 623.222.4277 City Clerk.............................................................................. 623.222.1200 City Council......................................................................... 623.222.1300 City Hall................................................................................ 623.222.1000 Community & Recreation Services................................... 623.222.2000 Crisis Response.................................................................... 623.222.5040 Dead Animal Pickup (On Public Streets) ..........................623.222.6000 Disability Information........................................................... 623.222.2257 Noise/Nuisance Complaints................................... 623.222.4000 opt. 3 Non-emergency Fire.......................................................... 623.222.5000 Non-emergency Police..................................................... 623.222.4000 Northwest Regional Library................................................ 602.652.3000 Post Office (14955 W. Bell Rd.)............................................ 623.544.4672 Senior Services/Center....................................................... 623.222.1500 Trans Valley Metro................................................................ 602.266.8723 Voter Registration................................................................ 623.222.1200 We Care Program............................................................... 623.222.4277

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CONSUMER SERVICES

Birth/Death Certificates......................................................

Hazardous Waste Disposal.................................................

Health Department, Maricopa County............................

Motor Vehicle Department (MVD)....................................

Registrar of Contractors.....................................................

Social Security Administration............................................

PORA – SCW Consumer Services......................................

602.506.6800 602.771.4673 602.506.6900 602.255.0072 602.542.1525 800.772.1213 623.214.1646

SBC

ACTIVE ADULTS  TRADITIONAL WORSHIP Interpreting for the Deaf at All Services SUNDAY

HOSPITALS

Banner Del E. Webb............................................................ 623.524.4000 14502 W. Meeker Blvd.

Banner Walter O. Boswell.................................................... 623.832.4000 10401 W. Thunderbird Blvd.

Bible Study Morning Worship Evening Worship

9 a.m.

10 a.m.

6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Bible Study & Prayer 6 p.m.

NEWSPAPERS

Arizona Republic................................................................. 602.444.8000 Daily News Sun/ Surprise Today......................................... 623.977.8351 Surprise Independent......................................................... 623.972.6101 UTILITIES

City of Surprise Water..........................................................

Arizona Public Service (APS)..............................................

Cox Communications.........................................................

Century Link.........................................................................

Epcor Water.........................................................................

Southwest Gas Co...............................................................

623.222.1900 602.371.7171 623.594.1000 800.244.1111 623.445.2400 602.860.6020

PULTE WARRANTY SERVICE..................................................

800.664.3094

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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NUMBERS BOARD COMMITTEES

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT

ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT

Architectural Review Committee Bob Aiken, Chair................................... 623.214.6716 grandaiken@cox.net David Jordan, Vice Chair....................623-975-9968 Jord708@gmail.com

General Manager Kenneth Olson...................................... 623.546.7468 kenneth.olson@scgcam.com Executive Administrative Assistant Monica Rodriguez................................ 623.546.7468 monica.rodriguez@scgcam.com Administrative Assistant Julie Madden....................................... 623.546.7473 julie.madden@scgcam.com Communication Coordinator Tiffany Newman.................................... 623.546.7454 tiffany.newman@scgcam.com Custodial Supervisor Ken Crossno.......................................... 623.546.7460 ken.crossno@scgcam.com Director of Golf Operations Jeff Hochman....................................... 623.546.7402 jeff.hochman@scgcam.com Finance Manager David Reber.......................................... 623.546.7453 david.reber@scgcam.com Fitness Manager Allison Adams....................................... 623.546.7463 allison.adams@scgcam.com Lifestyles Manager Lorena Nieto......................................... 623.546.7455 lorena.nieto@scgcam.com Maintenance Operations Manager Scott Phillips scott.phillips@scgcam.com Norma Gaitan...................................... 623.546.7551 Membership Manager Meda Cates.......................................... 623.546.7435 meda.cates@scgcam.com Standards Manager Jody Snider........................................... 623.546.7439 jody.snider@scgcam.com Technology Coordinator Mark Jibilian.......................................... 623.546.7503 mark.jibilian@scgcam.com Purchasing Specialist Laurie Segler......................................... 623.546.7561 laurie.segler@scgcam.com

Activities Office.................................... 623.546.7449 Sonoran Plaza, 19753 N. Remington Drive Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Grand Learning.................................... 623.546.7470 Chaparral Center, 19781 N. Remington Dr. Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Grand Lifestyles Magazine.................. 623.546.7449 communications@scgcam.com GrandTV............................................... 623.546.7455

CARE Advisory Committee John Carmen, Chair............................ 623.466.0206 Joh1012@cox.net Gail LaBelle, Vice Chair.......................623-214-9839 glabelle@cox.net Code of Conduct Committee: ** Andy Garbacz, Chair...........................623-975-1615 garbazandy@msn.com Ted Grove, Vice Chair..........................623-466-7440 groveaz@cox.net **Actual Code of Conduct is available at www.suncitygrand.com, and in all buildings

Covenants Committee Gail LaBelle, Chair................................623-214-9839 glabelle@cox.net Sheryl Berg, Vice Chair.........................623-556-9377 Sberg10@cox.net Finance Advisory Committee Dick Walsh, Chair..................................623-594-6820 Rkw3128@cox.net Mitch Bryk, Vice Chair..........................602-349-7968 brykm0502@hotmail.com Golf Advisory Committee Craig Stevens, Chair.............................623-455-3995 1cssc1s1@gmail.com Jane Barry, Vice Chair..........................623-544-7158 janecbarry@gmail.com Lifestyles Advisory Committee Pat Finnell, Chair .................................. 623.975.6109 lewispat@aol.com Diane Hammann , Vice Chair............. 623.328.5505 dlhammann@aol.com Long Range Planning Advisory Committee Don Love, Chair.................................... 530.391.4356 granddonlove@icloud.com Roger Barry, Vice Chair........................623-544-7158 Rgbarry.65@gmail.com ADDITIONAL CAM INFORMATION

Membership Office.............................. 623.546.7444 Palm Center, 19726 N. Remington Drive Welcome Center .............................. 623.546.7501 Lost & Found...................................... 623.546.7501 Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Standards Compliance Office........................... 623.546.7450 ARC Applications.............................. 623.546.7474 Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

CHAPS Office........................................ 623.546.7553 Grand Election Team Joan Bean, Facilitator scgelections@gmail.com

ON-SITE EMERGENCIES

Association Patrol................................. 623.764.0809 Hours: Monday – Friday 5 p.m. – 5 a.m.

Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 a.m.

Maintenance Emergencies................ 623.546.7551 Bus. Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Report Landscape/Golf Course Maintenance/Water Leaks/Repairs Website: Homeowner Info>Work Orders Maintenance@scgcam.com After Hours and Weekend Landscaping Emergencies Gothic Landscape............................... 480.669.0369 GOLF

Cimarron Golf Course.......................... 623.975.5654 17100 West Clearview Boulevard Kirk Hanaway – Golf Pro...................... 623.975.5657 kirk.hanaway@scgcam.com Desert Springs Golf Course................. 623.546.7401 19900 North Remington Drive Cassidy Stevanov – Golf Pro............... 623.546.7403 cassidy.stevanov@scgcam.com Granite Falls N & S................................ 623.546.7580 15949 West Clearview Boulevard Kevin Reagan – Golf Pro...................... 623.546.7582 kevin.reagan@scgcam.com

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FITNESS CENTERS

Adobe Fitness Center.......................... 623.546.7456 19775 North Remington Drive Hours: Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Children’s Hours Leisure Pool 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Children’s Hours Indoor Pool 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Cimarron Fitness Center...................... 623.975.5630 17100 West Clearview Boulevard Hours: Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

No children under 16 permitted at this pool

Cimarron Day Spa................................ 623.975.5646 RESTAURANTS/CATERING

Angela’s Kitchen.................................. 623.399.6514 Coco’s Restaurant............................... 623.214.7776 The Grand Café................................... 623.546.7512 Approved Caterers: Amuse Bouche..................................... 623.322.8881 Atlasta Catering................................... 602.242.8185 Babbo’s Italian Eatery......................... 623.825.1919 Birt’s Bistro Catering............................. 623.584.4999 Classic Catering................................... 623.933.4903 Dillon’s Catering................................... 623.208.8677 Forum Café........................................... 480.556.0442 NYPD Pizza............................................ 623.544.6915 Sharko’s................................................. 602.242.2662 Shaw’s Catering................................... 623.937.8510 The Wild Bunch.....................................623-363-4226 CLUB ADDRESSES & PHONE NUMBERS

Art Club................................................. 623.546.7484 19745 North Remington Drive Billiards Club.......................................... 623.546.7482 19781 North Remington Drive Clay Arts Club....................................... 623.214.9067 19751 North Remington Drive Computer Club.................................... 623.546.7508 19781 North Remington Drive Glass Arts Club...................................... 623.214.6723 19751 North Remington Drive Language Club.................................... 623.546.7488 19739 North Remington Drive Poker Club............................................. 623.546.7486 19749 North Remington Drive Photo Club............................................ 623.546.7483 19735 North Remington Drive Softball Club......................................... 623.544.9181 15134 West Mountain View Boulevard Stitchers Club........................................ 623.546.7566 19726 North Remington Drive Woodcrafters........................................ 623.214.3813 15134 West Mountain View Boulevard

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FULLY FURN ACACIA 2BR/2BA LG PRIV BK &FRNT PATIO 2TV N/S N/P 48V COLUMBIA GOLF CART OCT 1 TO JAN 1. 253-221-9883.

UPSCALE 2 BD/2BA HOME WITH SPACIOUS FRONT AND REAR PATIOS, FIRE PIT, WATERFALL, GOLF CART, WIFI, TV. NS/NP. AVAILABLE APR-DEC 2019. INFO: RENAEAZ1@ COX.NET. ATTRACTIVE 2BD 2 BA + DEN FULLY FURN'D HOME ON GOLF CRS, W/POOL, W/GOLF CART. STUNNING MTN VIEWS NS/NP INCLUDES WIFI, ALL UTILITIES. AVAILABLE JUNE, 2019 TO DEC 31, 2019. PICS AND INFO: CATHYPARKER5@AOL.COM

ITEM FOR SALE TREK 2300 $250 WAYNE 623-221-5221 LADIES BIKE 24 NEW $80 719-3304032

GOLF CAR FOR SALE FOR SALE WESTERN GOLF CART RED SHARP $1500 JB WESTBROOK 702-533-8242.

2000 CLUBCAR GARAGED FRONT TRUNKM WO LOCKING GLOVE COMPARTMENTS. 623-975-4784

WANTED WANTED: USED CAR FOR SCG RESIDENT. TEXT 269-330-1990 OR EMAIL YHACKEN@AOL.COM

ITEM FOR RENT GOLF CART FOR RENT. AVAILABLE WEEKLY OR MONTHLY. CALL FOR RATE 623-670-6087

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