Club Connections, Interest Groups and More

ARMED FORCES SUPPORT GROUP

You do not have to be a Veteran to belong to the AFSG, although many of our members are Veterans. You only need to have a desire to say “Thank You” to our active and Veteran military families and wish to continue to help many of them on their journey of healing. The AFSG has been very successful raising and donating money to vetted 501c 3 Veteran support foundations. Three of these foundations are within the state of AZ – Honor Flight AZ, Soldiers Best Friend, Foundation for Service Dog Support, and one national organization, Feherty’s Troop First Foundation. We would like you to join us in our mission of supporting those who have served, do serve and continue to serve and sacrifice so much to give us our freedom. For more information check out our website – scgarmedforcessupportgroup.org “We shall never forget”

ART CLUB

At the Art Club people are enjoying being creative. In April we will have classes in watercolor, acrylic, oil, colored pencil, alcohol ink, charcoal and chalk for beginners through experienced artists. Non-members can take classes if there is room, by signing up on the Waitlist. You can also join the Art Club for $20 a year. From classes and socials, to exhibiting your artwork and gatherings by medium we’re having FUN creating! For more information on classes in April go online to http://www.scgartclub.org. We’d love to have you join us at the Art Club.

March 29, April 5, 12, 19 | Tuesday | 1-4pm

PEOPLE AND PETS ALL MEDIUMS WITH

DODIE BALLENTINE 3 hour session on Tuesday for $90 (Gold Member Fee $80)

March 31, April 7, 14, 21 | Thursday | 9am-12pm

COLORED PENCIL DRAWING

MAR/APRIL WITH LADY RUSS 3 hour session on Thursday for $85 (Gold Member Fee $75)

April 4, 11, 18, 25 | Monday | 9am-12pm

OIL & ACRYLIC 201/301 WITH PAT O’BRIEN

Four 3 hour sessions on Monday for $80

Gold Member Fee $70)

April 6 | Wednesday | 9am-4pm

DESERT SUNSET WATERCOLOR WITH JUDY

WOLF 7 hour session on Wednesday for $60 (Gold Member Fee $50)

April 12 | Tuesday | 9am-12pm April 14 | Thursday | 1pm-4pm

BEGINNING CHARCOAL & CHALK

Two 3 hour sessions on Tuesday and Thursday for $55 (Gold Member Fee $45)

April 13 | Wednesday | 9am-4pm

GARLIC & ONION PAINTINGS WATER

MISCIBLE OIL WITH RUTH STEWART 7 hour session on Wednesday for $85 (Gold Member Fee $75)

April 20 | Wednesday | 1-4pm

ALCOHOL INK APRIL WITH LESLIE COWLES 3 hour session on Wednesday for $65 (Gold Member Fee $55) Visit the Art Club website http://www.scgartclub.org. for class descriptions, information regarding supplies, to sign up and syllabus. Grand Easels presents paintings, gourds, jewelry and cards in their final spring show on April 21st and 22nd. This is a SCG Art Club Studio event from 9-2 each day. Be sure to come by and see the creativity of our members and live demos. The Art Club is located in the Village Center. NEU ART It’s Spring and time for something fresh and new! Join the Neu Art Group on Saturday and Sunday, April 16 and 17 at the Art Club for their Spring Show. See demonstrations and fresh ideas from artists of all types. Enjoy the enthusiasm and passion of your local Neu Artists as we start a new season of creativity.

BILLARDS

We are open to all SCG Community Association Members no experience necessary! We have eight new Diamond Pool tables, which are some of the best available for professional players. Check out our calendar for Club activities. Visit our website at www.grandbilliards.org for activity schedules, photos, and more.

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.

BOCCE

The Sun City Grand Bocce Club plays on the courts near the Adobe pools, and equipment is stored in the closets near the restrooms. We are currently playing Drop-In bocce on Wednesday evenings starting at 6 p.m. We hope to begin Tuesday morning drop-in again when the weather warms up a bit. Come out and try bocce on a Wednesday evening - we’ll show you how to play if you’re new at it. No fees or registration are required. For more information, contact president@scgbocce. com or our website www.scgbocce.com.

BOOMERS CLUB

Sun City Grand Boomers is a 500+ member social club open to all Sun City Grand residents. Besides monthly events such as Happy Hours and Luncheons, we are planning several significant events for April and May such as a Happy Hour in the Pavilion and a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Come join the fun!! Check us out at www.scgboomers.com There you can sign up for membership and see new events as our members schedule them. Membership in Boomers is an excellent way for new residents to establish contacts in the SCG Community. We always look forward to meeting new “Boomers”. If you have membership questions, you can always contact our Membership Chair at membershipscgboomers@ gmail.com

BRIDGE CLUB

There is always an eventual winner in bridge but for most players it is the social aspect of the game and particularly the partnership dynamics that gives bridge its main appeal. The Sun City Grand Bridge Club offers 3 ACBL sanctioned duplicate games and 5 social games. All skill levels are welcome. Whatever form of bridge you play, social or duplicate, bridge is stimulating for the brain and highly addictive. Please visit the bridge club website at www.scgbridgeclub. com for game starting times, updates and other additional information.

CANASTA

Canasta is played at the Chaparral Center on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. Tournaments are held on the first and third Monday and Wednesday of each month. We welcome new members! Two training sessions are required before joining. Training is not available in November or December. Parties are held throughout the year. Contact Joan Mattick, 623-975-1150.

CLAY ARTS

Grand Clay Arts would like to wish you a Happy New Year 2022! If you’re new to the art of clay or have created pottery in the past, we welcome you to join us this new year and become a member of the rewarding clay arts club. Basic Clay-Hand Building is offered throughout the year. For the more experienced artist we offer advanced classes. Mid October-Mid April Naked Raku is offered. If you’re not familiar with Raku come by the studio and check out the gorgeous creations our Raku artists have designed. Please check out our website for course times and dates offered for your skill level at grandclayarts.com or visit our studio. We look forwarding to meeting you soon!

GRAND COMPUTERS

Whether you are a computer enthusiast, user of other smart devices or someone interested in learning more about them, we are the club for you. Grand Computers Club is located in the Chaparral Center. We’re open Monday through Friday from 9am until 3:30pm, October through April, and from noon until 3:30pm from May through September. Membership entitles you to many benefits, including: n Use of any of the equipment in our “Open Use

Room.” Available equipment includes PCs,

MACs, B&W and color copiers, a Fax machine, a flight simulator, VHS to DVD converter, Super8 or 8mm film to DVD converter and much more; n Scheduled meetings and presentations that include speakers, seminars and workshops; n One-on-one technical help addressing your computer or devices issues, available Tuesday afternoons from 12:30pm until 2:30pm, all year long;

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n Ten Special Interest Groups (SIGs), each addressing a specialty with popular appeal. There is no additional fee to attend any of these SIG meetings; n Monthly General Meetings and Coffee Chats with presentations covering a wide variety of topics; n Classes that will answer most questions on computer-related topics, like Mac Basic to

Advanced, PC Basic to Advanced, Windows,

Devices, Smart Home, Writing, Photo, Graphics,

Digital Scrapbooking, Cutting the Cord, Cyber

Security etc. Dues are $20 per year. For more info, visit: www. grandcomputers.org. If you have any questions, please contact president@computers.org. Please visit our website at www.grandcomputers.org All Zoom links AND room information can be found on the Grand Computers Club Website. Scan the QR Code: PRESENTATION MEETINGS AND TOPICS FOR APRIL, 2022

EDUCATION

Sign up for classes. Go to www. grandcomputers.org. On the Education Tab, click REGISTER FOR CLASSES. MEMBERSHIP Membership in our Computer Club offers so many opportunities! TECH HELP FOR MEMBERS EVERY TUESDAY FROM 12:30–2:30 PM In Person at the club AND via Zoom Video Conferencing. Check the calendar for Zoom info. Apr 05, 12, 19, 26—Must be a Club Member to participate. Bring your device, passwords, & power supply for in person help. Computers Club Meetings Open to ALL SCG Residents: GENERAL MEETING 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 2–3:30 PM HYBRID–ZOOM & GILA ROOM, CIMARRON CENTER

Weds, Apr 06—Next Meeting Chaparral Center, Pima Room

Contact Barb Vivian for additional information at president@grandcomputers.org CHAT WITH DAN AND FRIENDS 1ST THURSDAY EVERY MONTH 9–10 AM VIA ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCING.

Thurs, Apr 07—Next Meeting

Join in the fun conversations among Club Members. Ask any technical questions pertaining to computers or devices & get answers from Dan or one of his friends. Topics are tech related, determined by participants. Contact Dan Wallen for additional information at chatwithdanandfriends@grandcomputers.org. COFFEE CHAT 2ND THURSDAY EVERY MONTH 8:30–10 AM IN PERSON SONORAN PLAZA, PALO VERDE ROOM Coffee & Donuts Provided! Join us for Coffee, Donuts, a Presentation and socializing with Club Members.

Thurs, Apr 14—Next Meeting

Contact Susan Lucas for additional information at vicepresident@grandcomputers.org. NEW TO COMPUTERS & DEVICES SUPPORT GROUP 2ND TUESDAY EVERY MONTH, 9–10:30AM Attend in person in the Chaparral Center, Hopi Room.

Tues, Apr 12—Next Meeting

Contact Tom Shepherd for additional information at NewToComputers@grandcomputers.org. ORIENTATION New to the Club or need a refresher about what it has to offer? Join us for a detailed Club overview followed by a tour of the Club facilities.

Fri, Apr 15, 3:30–5:00pm, Chaparral Center, Pima Room

Contact Susan Lucas for additional information at vicepresident@grandcomputers.org. SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP ACTIVITIES (SIGS) Non-Members may attend 3 meetings before joining the Club.

APPLE SIG

3rd Monday 3:30 - 5 PM Location: Chaparral

Center, Hopi Room.

Mon, Apr 18 - Next Meeting

Contact Don Cacciatore for additional information at Apple@grandcomputers.org.

COMPOSE YOURSELF WRITING SIG

Meeting time: 1st Tuesday and 3rd Monday 1 - 3 PM

Share Your Written Story; Participate in

Discussion.

Tue, Apr 05 Palm Center, Mediterranean Room

Mon, Apr 18 - Sonoran Plaza, Mesquite Room

Contact Gloria Young for additional information at CY@grandcomputers.org

DEVICES SIG

4th Thursday 1:00pm in the Chaparral Center,

Hopi Room.

Thurs, Apr 28 - Topic: Listen Up: Radio,

Music, Podcasts and more!

Contact Ira Simmons for additional information at Devices@grandcomputers.org

DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING SIG

2nd and 4th Mondays 6 - 8 PM via Zoom

ONLY. Check Club Calendar for links.

Mon, Apr 11, 25- Next Meeting

Contact Jane Connors for additional information at scrapbook@grandcomputers. org.

FINANCIAL ED SIG

Meetings resume in November.

Contact Harold Tilstra /Scott Wallick financial@grandcomputers.org

FLIGHT SIMULATOR SIG

3rd Friday 4 PM The meeting will be in the club Open Use room in person.

Fri, Apr 15 - Topic: Hands on VFR training using the Club Simulator

Contact Ted Gray for additional information at

Flightsim@grandcomputers.org.

GENEALOGY SIG

1st Thursday 3:30 - 5 PM Thurs, Apr 07 - Topic: Leeds Method of

Sorting Ancestry DNA - Ellie Brooks in the

Grand Computers Club Classroom

Contact Linda Etherton for additional information at genealogy@grandcomputers.org

GRAPHICS SIG

Meetings resume in October.

Contact Rita Skarbek for additional information at graphics@grandcomputers.org

HAM RADIO SIG

3rd Friday Location: Check Calendar for meeting room assignments.

Contact Gordon Bousman for additional information at hamsig@grandcomputers.org.

NEW TECHNOLOGIES SIG

3rd Thursday 3:30 - 5 PM via Zoom Meeting or in person at the Club.

Thurs, Apr 21 - Next Meeting

Contact Tom Shepherd for additional information at NewTech@grandcomputers.org. Please visit our website at www.grandcomputers.org

DANCE CLUB

DANCE CLUB NEWS The Sun City Grand Dance Club is delighted to host both lessons and dances for residents and guests. Dance information for our Ballroom, Country Western, and Rock and Swing dances can be found in the Ticketed Events section of the Grand Lifestyles. For the latest information on the Dance Club, please visit our website: www.scgdanceclub.org. DANCE CLUB LESSONS The Sun City Grand Dance Club hosts lessons and dances that promote fitness, mind-body connections, and social interactions for a myriad of ages and physical abilities. Ballroom is the place for an hour of movement and education that suits most couples. Line dance provides one or two hours of nonstop contemporary dance for the dancer without a partner. Each week of instruction includes fun and inclusion with fellow dancers. The latest information is posted on the Dance Club website: www. scgdanceclub.org. BALLROOM LESSONS Ballroom lessons with Julianne Daniells are held each Tuesday at Cimarron Center. Basic/beginner lessons are held from 4 to 5 p.m. An intermediate level class is held from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. The 5:15 class is for more experienced dancers. The format this year is for Julianne to create a capsule routine for each dance that can be taught in four weeks. For this reason, no one is admitted to either class during the third week. For lesson cost and information: Ballroomlessonsdir@scgdanceclub.org. The current schedule is:

April 5 – April 21

4-5 p.m. Foxtrot—all levels 5:15-6:15 p.m. Samba – all levels Teaching this year is Julianne Daniells. Julianne and her husband, Paul, are the owners of Dancewise Dance Studios. Together they have years of national and international teaching, demonstrations, competitions and judging experience. Julianne, a certified DAVIDA dance instructor, competes in

American Smooth, American Rhythm, International Standard, and International Latin. LINE DANCE LESSONS Line Dance Lessons go year round with Brenda Thomason at Cimarron Center. See below for Line dance lessons for 2022. Saturday, continues its regular schedule: 9 a.m. to noon at Cimarron. For lesson cost and information contact Line-DanceDir@scgdanceclub.org. The Wednesday lesson days have been changed to: April only: Wednesdays, noon to 3 p.m. May thru December: Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon. In addition to twice-weekly lessons, Line Dance also holds a Line Dance Social each month. Dancers can buy tickets at the door. The next dance social is: Thursdays, March 12 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Cimarron Center. If you can’t get enough dancing, then join Brenda Thomason as she leads dancers in a lively evening of beginners through intermediate line dancing. Everyone is welcome but no lessons are given at the social. For information and cost contact Line-Dance-Dir@scgdanceclub.org

DOMINOES CLUB

No Grout Needed to lay our tiles down! Come Join the SCG Dominoes Club. We play at the Cimarron Center every Monday night in the Gila room. Doors open at 6:00pm with play starting promptly at 6:30pm. We play Mexican Train “The Grand Way”. Beginner or experienced, all SCG members are welcome. Must present CAM card. New players receive free training on the first night with two additional free training sessions if requested. Yearly dues $5. Game night fee $1, with cash payout for lowest scores on a sliding scale at end of nightly play. Email – SCGDOMINOES@GMAIL.COM or call Club President, Pat Johnson, 623-203-7713

DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

The Drama and Comedy Club is looking forward to a return to normal in our next season. Most productions planned for this past season have been re-scheduled for the coming year. This past year did feature our first, and very successful, outdoor productions in the amphitheater, and our two virtual productions that were streamed worldwide from Broadway on Demand. There are many opportunities to participate in the Club. In fact, there are more members who are not actors, than are actors. See the ad in this magazine for a description of how you can be involved. In particular, we are putting a special focus on dancers. Whether you have danced previously, years ago, or not at all, we have the class for you. Come join us, we offer both Jazz and Tap Dance Technique Classes. So much fun, make new friends, learn something new or brush up on your steps, a great form of exercise and camaraderie and good way to beat the heat! Any questions, please call Robin Kachurak, Dance Committee Chair at 818-795-4859. You can also find everything you need to know at granddrama.com.

EUCHRE CLUB

Call President (Rich Eggen) 248–310–7561 for additional information.

FISHING CLUB

Club members have fishing experience in all parts of the U.S., Canada and around the world. Check our Club Website www.scgfishing.weebly.com for more information. Club goals include sport fishing and enjoying the outdoors with friends. Members enjoy fly fishing and spin fishing and taking an active role in the promotion of fishing and conservation. Fishing trips are organized to areas in Arizona such as day trips to Lake Pleasant and the Salt River and overnight to the White Mountains, Lees Ferry, the San Juan River in New Mexico, Alaska and Canada. The Club assists in stocking fish at Lake Nine and has directions and fishing equipment for kids or grand kids to fish Lake Nine. The Club also supports community efforts including Healing Waters, Adaptive Kids Fishing, and the Veteran’s Home fishing outing. To contact a club officer for information or to find our about grandkids fishing in Lake Nine, please email infoscgfishing@gmail.com.

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It’s time for our Garden Club Brunch!! Friday, April 22 we will gather at the Lakeside Pavilion at 8:30 AM to share a catered brunch and fellowship. Garden Club members will receive an email with the details. For further information please email SCGGardenClub@gmail.com. After our brunch, Tom Gatz, a docent at the Desert Botanical Garden, will demonstrate the process of creating a Bonsai Bougainvillea. Members are welcome to bring a Bougainvillea to the brunch and follow along with Tom to create their own Bonsai. Tom will provide guidance and instruction. We will continue our tradition of plant sharing at this gathering. Please bring plant donations or gardening items for the plant give-away table. We always welcome new members. Membership in the Garden Club runs from October through May and is $10.00. Membership forms can be picked up in the Sonoran Plaza Club area; or on the SCG web site; or you can email SCGGardenClub@gmail.com to request a form or for more information.

GLASS ARTS

Grand Glass Arts (GGA) welcomes new members! Whether you aspire to make a beautiful stainedglass window for your home, design a mosaic masterpiece, or enjoy creating a one-of-a-kind fused glass piece, GGA encourages you to explore the world of glass arts. We offer an extensive education program for new and experienced glass artists. Please visit our website at www.grandglassarts.com to view the benefits of GGA membership and look over our list of classes. Currently our club overview & glass skills classes for those new to glass arts are full. Our fall 2022/winter 2023 class schedule will be available in late summer. To join the waitlist for fall/ winter please email your name and phone number to: newmembercontact@grandglassarts.com. If you are an experienced glass artist, please email your name, phone number, and a brief summary of your experience to the above email address and we will be in touch.

GOLF—150 GOLF CLUB

Par–3 golf at Sun City Grand. The co–ed 150 Golf Club plays nine holes from tees 150 yards or less from the pin Sunday afternoon. If you want to work on your short game, are new to golf or just want enjoy nine holes from a shorter distance, give us a try. We would love to have you as our guest. We are a relaxed, fun–loving group. Info: Denny Spencer 425–210–6973.

GOLF—LADIES GRAND NINERS

The Ladies Grand Niners (LGN) enjoy playing 9 holes of golf each Tuesday, November thru May. Our members have a wide range of skill levels and are divided into four flights. Desert Springs is our home course; however, we play all four SCG courses during the season. We are affiliated with Arizona Golf Association (AGA). Members are required to have a GHIN handicap index or establish one by playing six 9-hole rounds. We play by USGA rules of golf and expect members to have some golf experience. In addition to weekly play, we enjoy special games, tournaments, a President’s Cup Championship and social events. We sponsor fundraisers for food banks and Luke Air Force Base “Warm Heart” program. For more information about becoming a member of this friendly golf group, visit our website at is https://ladiesgrandniners.golfgenius.com (https://ladiesgrandniners.golfgenius.com) or contact our membership chairs at membership. ladiesgrandniners@gmail.com. Our motto is “Fun, Friendship and Golf” Come join us!

GOLF—MENS 9 HOLE GOLF CLUB

The Men’s Nine Hole Golf Club is comprised of fun loving, supportive golfers of all skill levels who enjoy the game of golf. If you love the game, but 18 holes is too much, this club is for you. We offer you alternating week guaranteed shotgun starts on Mondays at 12:30 or 3:00 (your choice), and alternating week tee times from 12:00 and 2:00. Free range balls, once-a-month team games e.g. Scramble, etc. Also, periodic free golfing clinics with our resident golf pro, prize tournaments, and annual free hot dog/chili day. Come enjoy the camaraderie and friendships, that are an important part of our game playing experience. For an application please contact: Wayne Mercil, Membership Director, merk5151@msn.com

GOLF—LADIES 18 HOLE LEAGUE

If you enjoy golfing and socializing with other friendly women, then the Grand Ladies 18-Hole Golf League is a perfect fit for you. GLGA 18-Hole League is affiliated with the Arizona Golf Association (AGA) and members are required to comply with USGA rules of golf. We play every Tuesday, rotating among all four SCG golf courses. GLGA is a yearround league. You must have a current handicap or, establish a handicap within 30 days of joining the league in order to compete in weekly (Tuesday) play events. The maximum handicap allowed on each golf course is 40. In addition to our weekly play events, several major tournaments are held throughout the year, including a Member-Member, Member-Guest, League Championship. The League also supports a variety of charitable activities. Our President is Lin Rigutto. To learn about GLGA, go to our website: www.glga-grandladiesgolfassociation.golfgenius.com Or, feel free to contact our Membership Director at GLGAMembership@gmail.com. Membership applications are also available at Granite Falls Golf Course and Sonoran Plaza, just left of the library entrance.

GOLF—LADY PUTTERS

The Sun City Grand Lady Putters Charter Club is a social group whose main purpose while putting is getting together for laughs, prizes and friendship while enjoying the outdoors. Putting takes place on the Cimarron 18 hole putting green at the Cimarron Center. We are a club that meets five (5) days a week, join us one day Monday through Friday Our group is intended for every level of putter. Be our guest putt for free and give putting a try. Our putting season begins November 1, 2021. Check-in starts at 9:00 a.m. and we begin putting at 9:30 a.m. For more information, please visit our website at https://scgladyputters.com/

HAVE ANY INTEREST IN PUTTING? Want to meet others that share this interest? If so, then plan to come over to the beautiful 18-hole putting green located just west of the Cimarron club house, right off of W. Clearview Blvd. You are invited to play a “guest” round with a Men Putters club member. PUTTING SCHEDULE The Men Putters do “their thing” weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday at 1:00 PM, on both days, starting in November. (In the summer, we go to an early morning start time in order to beat the heat.) Members feel free to pick whatever day they prefer to participate and some even putt both days. HERE IS A TYPICAL DAILY EVENT Register to play, be paired with another person, putt 18 holes, and lastly, participate in a 19th hole challenge (this is a special one-hole challenge). Other change-of-pace fun putting challenges are offered throughout the year long program. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES There are some occasional social activities when members meet to vote on new officers OR just meet for club sponsored soda and hot dogs. VOLUNTEERS Member volunteers run the club’s daily putting activities such as setting up the course, registering members and guests, etc. If you are a golfer, the club is a great way to sharpen your putting skills. If you don’t golf, or no longer golf, the club offers an opportunity to enjoy one of the best parts of the sport in a friendly, yet competitive manner. All skill levels are welcome. To equalize performance results and the receipt of monetary awards, individual handicaps are recalculated weekly. The new season starts on November 2. Rules and regulations are simple and will be explained to newcomers when you sign in. COME JOIN US. For more information, contact Jim Cottrell at jdcottrell@cox.net

GOLF—COUPLES PUTTING

The Couples Putting Club is a co-ed charter club at Sun City Grand in Surprise, AZ. We are a putting only club that plays on an 18-hole course that is setup differently each month. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for experienced golfers and novices alike to compete on the putting green and at the same time, have fun and make new friends. Above all, we want our members to enjoy themselves while utilizing our wonderful putting facilities at the Cimarron Center. For more information visit our website: https:// scgcouplesputtingclub.weebly.com

GOLF—MEN’S 18 HOLE GOLF CLUB

Enjoy competition and have fun. Test your golf skills and make new friends while enjoying a round of golf on our beautiful community golf courses. The SCG Men’s 18 - Hole Golf Club welcomes resident golfers to join our club and compete for bragging rights and prize money in weekly tournaments .We play our tournaments on Wednesdays under USGA Rules of Golf and use the USGA’s Golf Handicap Information Network ( GHIN ) for tracking handicaps .Participants are flighted based on handicap and generally play with other golfers of similar ability. Our season starts the first week of November and runs through September. Membership information/

applications can be obtained in the Granite Falls Pro Shop or by visiting our website at www.scgmgc.com. The 2022 Membership Chairman is Tom Jones. The club currently has over 400 members and we invite you to join our roster.

GRAND HIKERS

Grand Hikers welcomes current members along with any hikers interested in learning more about the club to attend the regular membership meeting scheduled for Monday, April 4 at 3 p.m. in the Agua Fria room. Grand Hikers offers an extensive schedule of hikes each week with varying levels of difficulty and using the following procedures: 1) hikers are required to register in advance for hikes, and 2) all hikers including current and prospective members must sign the hiking club waiver. New and future club members are encouraged to participate in an Introductory Hike before signing up for a regular club hike. Introductory Hikes are scheduled on Wednesday of every month following the club’s Monday membership meeting (held on the first Monday of the month), or you can contact hikedirector@scghikers.org to discuss options for a substitute Introductory Hike. Only current members can access the hike sign up list on the website, all others must contact hikedirector@ scghikers.org in order to sign up for a hike. The April hike schedule is available on our website at www.scghikers.org where you can also learn more about the club, upcoming hikes, and tips for more enjoyment and safety in your hikes. For more information contact president@scghikers.org or hikedirector@scghikers.org

LANGUAGE CLUB

The SCG Language Club would like to increase its Foreign language offerings to our residents. We currently offer Spanish, French, Italian, German, and ASL (American Sign Language). We need volunteers in any other languages, to teach our resident students. We would also like to start ZOOMING CLASSES and need volunteers to ZOOM. If you have an interest to participate come join us at the Ocotillo Building! New classes begin the first week of October 2021. Current German and Italian classes meet through the summer. Email president@grandlanguageclub.com. LAWN BOWLING We welcome all levels and ages to join us for a relaxed but competitive game. We have a state-of-the-art bowling green that is arguably the best green in the country and it is situated just behind the tennis courts. You absolutely have to check this out and then ask about the free introductory lessons (and free 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.

MAH JONGG

Mah Jong is a game of skill, strategy, calculation, memory and involves a degree of luck. It is an excellent game to keep your brain lively. Our club offers open play Tuesday afternoons from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Chaparral Center, HOPI room. We annually offer lessons for Mah Jongg play. Check our website www.scgmahjongg.net for dates. Lessons are a good way to learn the game in a more relaxed setting. If you would be interested in lessons, please send us an email with name and number and we will contact you. Our email address is scgmahjonggclub19@ cox.net. You can also check us out on our website scgmahjongg2022@gmail.com

MUSIC CLUB

The Sun City Grand Music Club is composed of residents who share a love of music. It is dedicated to the performance of Vocal and Instrumental Music for the enjoyment of both our participants and the general public. Its activities give members performance opportunities as singers and instrumentalists, both singly and in groups. Members also participate in production, technical, and backstage activities for our shows and support the club through Board and committee functions. There’s a place for everyone! If you have an interest or need further information, please visit our website, www.scgrandmusicclub. com, or contact Marilyn Green at president@ scgrandmusicclub.com or 618-839-6349. ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT GROUP –If you play the guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, ukulele, fiddle, conga/bongo drums, harmonica (any nonamplified, 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, at 1:30 pm, in the Cimarron Club Room. Please contact David Durham at 970-216-8279 or sonid@msn.com for more information. FREE

PAPER ARTS & MEMORIES (PAM)

Our Club is welcoming members back in the Hopi and Pima rooms from 8:00 -2:00 pm on Mondays. We have put out our Club tools for members to utilize and have a full schedule of classes. Our Card Boutique will be open each Monday morning. Come purchase handmade, unique Holiday cards. The boutique will be located in the hallway outside the Pima room in the Chaparral Center. Our club provides a place to learn, create and share greeting cards, paper crafting, mixed media, scrapbooks and more. If you are a resident of Grand, have a CAM card and are interested in joining our Club, email us at GrandPamPrez@gmail.com and we will assign a PAM Ambassador to meet with you on a Monday to show you around and familiarize you with our Club. Our dues for 2022 are $20.00.

PET CLUB

The next Pet Club meeting will be on Friday, April 15th at 10:00 in the Sonoran Plaza. The speaker will be Doctor Joshua Winston who owns Sun City West Animal Hospital. He has been active in the Sun City West community for over 15 years. He will speak about specific diseases that concern our animals in Arizona. It’s our favorite time of year here in the Arizona desert, spring is in the air, activities abound, baseball, golf, wildflowers…. it’s time to get out and take pictures! Smartphones, DSLR’s, mirrorless, any and all cameras are used by our members. Stop by our studio in the Village Center, visit our digital darkroom there and admire our members’ creativity hanging on the walls of our Showcase Gallery. To join, visit our website at https://grandphotos.org. There you can sign up for classes that are free with membership. For more information visit our website.

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CLASSES: Artistic Edges-Pieter Burggraaf Tue, April 5, 1pm – 3pm In class, your instructor will demonstrate how to add an artistic edge to a photo. Tips for Better Smartphone Pics (Apple)- Margaret Anne Coles (2 sessions) Thu, April 7, 10am – 12pm session 1 Thu, April 14, 10am – 12pm session 2 Your best camera is the one that is always with you. For most of us that means our smartphone. So, what’s the secret to taking great pictures with your smartphone? MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Grand Gathering - Spring Competition Showcase Mon, April 11, 6pm – 8pm Apache & Pima rooms, Chaparral Center, Village Center TRAVELOGUE: Photographic Travelogue with Dik Salsbury Thu, April 21, 7pm – 9pm Chaparral Center - Apache Room Join us vicariously on a whirlwind tour of Europe, Africa, the South Pacific, Canada and the United States as Dik Salsbury presents some of his best photos of two dozen countries rendered in his unique “painterly” manner. Free - All are welcome PHOTOGRAPHER’S GALLERY & SHOWCASE RECEPTION: Fri, April 22, 1pm – 3pm Grand Photos Studio - Village Center Light refreshments served - FREE- all are welcome FEATURED ARTIST – JUDY BROCKETT: HORSES Photographers’ Showcase – The West: Old west, new west, cowboys, desert, cactus, Indians, anything that speaks and feels “The West” to you. The Showcase Exhibits begin Friday, April 22, and will run through Thursday, May 19.

GRAND PICKLEBALL CLUB

The Grand Pickleball Club is a great place to meet other fun-loving active residents, and get a great workout! There are 22 pickleball courts located at the Cimarron Center. The club offers introductory lessons and has ongoing group lessons, clinics and

ball-machine drills all designed to help you learn pickleball skills. Check out the club website at www.grandpickleball. org. The website is updated regularly and includes information about how to join, daily activities and how to reserve a court. Any Sun City Grand resident can make court reservations at any time that is not set aside for club functions. Court reservations are displayed on the monitors located in the pavilion and in both breezeways. If you are unable to use your reservation, please delete your reservation so that other residents can use that time. Non-marking, court shoes are recommended. For more information check website www. grandpickleball.org. Hope to see you on the courts soon!

PINOCHLE

Everyone who enjoys Pinochle is invited! All skill levels are welcome! We offer instructions for single and double deck pinochle. If you are new to the game we’ll teach you the ropes! If you need a refresher we’re glad to do that too. If you are a seasoned player come in and BE OUR GUEST for a night! We’ll do a quick orientation, give you the scoop on the rules and deal you in! Please call Larry(480-376-3819) or Trudy (623- 975-4518) for orientation or instruction information.

POKER CLUB

Come join the fun for various poker games. All residents are welcome. We offer Texas Hold’em, 7 Card Stud and Omaha-High/Low, with buy-in costs from $10-$30. For a small fee we have lessons to help you learn the game. Additional cash games are available. For more information on what we offer, please contact Marcia Hoagland, President, at mlhoagie@gmail.com or visit our website at http://scgpoker.org. MAY THE CHIPS BE WITH YOU!!

RV CLUB

Have an RV and want to travel with a fun group of fellow Grand residents or you don’t have an RV but want a fun group to socialize with at our meetings with pot lucks, pizza parties and Ice cream socials well come on over to the Grand RV’ers next meeting, any SC Grand resident is welcome, you don’t need to own an RV to become a member. Our meetings are usually the 3rd Tuesday in Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, March and April with our Christmas party in December. Previous members who sold their RV’s are encouraged to rejoin for all of our great comradery! For more info call club President Mike Dawson @ 925727-4625 or Membership Chair Sharron Navratil @ 602-430-0820

SHALOM CLUB

The Shalom Club is welcoming new members and we invite all Sun City Grand Residents to join us! We’re a fun–loving and energetic social club with over 300 members who enjoy a variety of social, educational and cultural activities related to Judaism, although we are not a religious group. We have an annual calendar of diverse Monthly Program Meetings and our members host many fabulous Socials throughout the year. We also enjoy our partnership and periodic socials with all the West Valley Shalom Clubs. Check out our Club at www.scgshalomclub.com for the latest on events and activities. For more information, or if you would like to join us as a guest to look us over, please contact our Membership Director, Donna Davidson, membership@scgshalomclub.com or 925-216-2129 or Debbie Harris, 623-399-3200.

SINGLES CLUB

The Singles Club is an active social club in Sun City Grand. We provide a caring and supportive environment with activities that offer opportunities for members to share interests, develop friendships and enhance a great quality of life. A variety of monthly events may include Theme Dinners, Poker Night, Game Night, Crazy Bocce, Trivia or other specially arranged outings. Check our website for additional information – www.scgsingles.com.

April 6 | Wednesday | 1-3 pm

SINGLE’S CLUB BOARD MEETING … will be held in the Sago Room at the Chaparral. If you wish to attend please call Pres. Ken Steinhart (708) 702-2393.

April 7 | Thursday | 6-8:30 pm

TRIVIA CONTEST … Come to the Cimmaron Club House and test your trivia knowledge on a variety of subjects at the Cimarron Club. You don’t need a team to play … teams will be selected randomly that evening. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3th place. Your $15 includes a sub sandwich, chips and dessert. Bring your own soft drink. Hosted by Renee Rut (623) 2669047 and Roger Tharp (408) 391-7337. Make your reservations and pay $15 by Monday, April 4.

April 10 | Sunday | 6-9pm | $15

DJ BINGO … OK, we had a Bingo Night last month … but not like this Bingo!!! Come to the Gila Room if you love good music and even know all the words to some of your favorite songs, this is your night to shine. Come join DJ Curtis as he plays “oldies, but goodies” from the 50s, 60s and 70s and then scan your special Bingo card for a match. There will be prizes for lucky winners. Enjoy a cash bar and a selection of appetizers. You’ll have a chance to show your “moves” on the dance floor too. Don’t miss another fun evening. If you like it…we’ll do it again!! Last day to sign up and pay your $15 is Monday, April 4. Hosted by Melanie Betts (612) 275-7799 and Renee Rut (623) 266-9047.

April 13 | Wednesday | 6-9 pm

GAME NIGHT .... Bring your favorite game (scrabble, mah jongg, cards & shuffler for hand & foot, or any other game). Also bring your own soft drink. Come to the PIMA ROOM at the CHAPARRAL (on the 2ND Wednesday each month). Check the location. Hosted by Maxine Sanborn (623) 694-6502

April 20 | Wednesday | 10-11 am

PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBER MEETING … Get your questions answered and find out all that the Singles Club has to offer. Come to the Phoenix Room at the Palm Center. Hosted by Scott Houston (602) 881-2529

April 21, Thursday 6-9 pm $15

POKER NIGHT … Your reservation includes pizza and game chips. Bring your own soft drink. Prizes given. Beginners and guests of members are welcome. Meet at the Cimarron Club. Make your reservations & pay $15 by Monday, April 15. Hosted by Jan Clark (623) 810-2236 and Rick Haskell (623) 810-5068

April 22, Friday 4-6pm $25

CRAZY BOCCE … Crazy Bocce Ball is a fun social event that anyone can play. No bocce ball experience necessary. It is like our golf event played annually in March, no skill required. It’s for fun. The club has reserved all 8 bocce ball courts. Each court will have a fun different challenge for each player to navigate through. Cash prizes!!! Afterwards, join us in the Pavilion (next to Angela’s) for a complete Italian dinner catered by Tailgaters. Cash bar available. Hosted by Nick Naselli (847) 421-2769 and Charlotte Wilkinson (719) 337-8666. Make your $25 reservation now. Deadline for tickets is Monday, April 18.

April 27, Wednesday 6-9 pm

GAME NIGHT … Bring your favorite game (scrabble, mah jongg, deck of cards and a shuffler for hand & foot, or any other game). Also bring your own soft drink. Meet at the CIMARRON CLUB in the CIMARRON CENTER (on the 4th Wednesday each month). Note location change. Hosted by Roger Tharp (408) 391-7337 and Pat Olszewski (814) 3925391

SOCIAL GAMES

Consists of Chess, Cribbage, Hand&Foot, Open Games and Stamp Collecting. For more information visit www.suncitygrand.com Chartered Clubs. CHESS Meeting Information: We are a group of chess players of varying ability and would like you to join us. We play on Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 to 3:30 usually in the Agua Fria room at Cimarron (contact us for the schedule). Bring a set if you have one. Contact Marty Schulman 623/234-9279 or martin.schulman@gmail.com HAND AND FOOT We play every Tuesday at 1:00pm in the PIMA Room at the Chaparral Center and every Friday at 6:00pm in the Agua Fria Room at the Cimarron Center. We draw cards for partners and play two games. You will need $4.00 in quarters and $4.00 in bills for the two games we play. If you have your own cards (6 decks) and shuffler, please bring them. We are currently playing “Progressive Hand & Foot”. For a copy of our rules or questions, please contact Joy Kreick at joykreick@ gmail.com. Come and play, we’re a friendly group and try our best to be all inclusive no matter your skill level. STAMP COLLECTING The Stamp Collector’s Interest Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Pima Room in the Chaparral Center. Meetings are always open to anyone interested in collecting postage stamps, whether to learn about stamp collecting, discover the worth of an existing collection, or to donate a collection to a non-profit tax exempt foundation. Our friendly group will encourage your interest in stamps, whatever it may be. More info is available from Gene Trinks at 602-3398243 or gctrinks@cox.net

SOFTBALL

Who wouldn’t want to be a kid again? Lasting friendships are formed through a game for kids! We play all year long on the beautiful Del Webb Ballpark on Mountainview just west of Goldwater. Stop by any day and meet some great guys and gals; all of whom are there to have fun and relive their youth. There are four different seasons each year as well as different skill levels for annual and part-time residents. We have special events throughout the year. Pick up an application at the field or online at our website: Click on the Club tab for the New Member Application.

SPORTS MEMORIBILIA Title IX: Celebrating 50 Years! Title IX was signed into law on June 23, 1972 and opened up opportunities for female athletes to “get in the game”. Join us on Tuesday April 5, 9am-11am, Hopi Rm. Chaparral Center. Learn about Title IX history and hear from our speakers Stan Koczka (coached girls basketball in NY), our own Kim McCann (SCG Desert Springs Assistant Golf Professional and HS and college basketball player), and Barbara Lindner (Grand resident coached multiple sports in HS and college in Illinois and Texas for 15 years). Share your stories during the “open mic”. Contact barbaralindner1@gmail.com. Softball Club, Sports Memorabilia SIG: Steve Rothschild sbaron24@aol.com

STITCHER’S

Stitchers, Fiber, Fabric and Beads We Weave and Spin, all types of Needlework, General Sewing, Machine Embroidery, Bead, Quilt and donate our time to helping with Community Service. We have a knitting machine, embroidery machines, sergers, looms, sewing machines and even a long arm quilt machine. We meet Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM. Each day is dedicated to one of the fiber arts Special Interest Groups. Come by the Palm Center, Grand Stichers Room, see what we create, and see how easy it is to get certified on one of our machines or looms. More information is available on our website grandstitchers.org. Connie Bollard, President 2022 president@grandstitchers.org

TABLE TENNIS CLUB

SCG Table Tennis Club prides itself on its friendly welcoming “personality” for all levels of table tennis play. Our sport combines healthy fun, low impact aerobic exercise that’s gentle on the joints, and excellent eye hand coordination practice. We play year-round in Cimarron’s air-conditioned clubhouse. While we are passionate about our love for this sport, we don’t take ourselves too seriously, and every day’s play is peppered with lots of good-natured laughs. We offer weekly robot training for serving and volley practice, with notification by club email of the current robot schedule. In 2022, the club also plans basic skills training classes offered by several of our volunteer, advanced players. Soooo… Don your athletic shoes and drop by. Any of our members would be happy to assist you in getting started. We even have extra paddles if you don’t have your own yet! Our growing club roster has over 100 members, and we look forward to welcoming YOU. First three club visits are complimentary. Just sign in, with your email and phone #, and tell us you’re new! Yearly membership just $15. Interested? For our current schedule, more information…or to just let us know you’ll be joining us, please contact our Club President, Dick Bertrand at Dick@Bertrandonline.com or 925-698-2155. Gila Room at Cimarron Center: Current 2022 scheduled hours: Th, F, mornings after 9a; Wed, Sat, Sun afternoons after 1p. Did you know that playing tennis can strengthen your muscles, increase aerobic capacity, increase bone density, improve coordination, lower resting heart rates, and lower body fat?!? The Sun City Grand Tennis Club currently boasts 370 members but we have room for YOU! Your membership of only $15.00 enables you to play in “Club Tennis,”use our two ball machines to improve your game, attend all club sponsored socials, and get club news, updates, and important information sent directly to your email. Playing tennis is a great way to meet new friends and have F U N !!!! Check us out! Visit our web site at: suncitygrandtennisclub. wildapricot.org APRIL EVENTS Join us for End of Year/Going Away Tennis and Meal Sunday, April 3, 2022 12:30pm Tennis; 3pm Meal at the Pavillion BBQ and fixings plus an open bar Tickets $15 Purchase tickets: suncitygrandtennisclub.wildapricot.org

WOODCRAFTERS

The Woodshop, situated near the Ballpark, is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Thursday evenings 6-9 p.m. (always subject to a volunteer Monitor being on duty). The shop is equipped with all the machines and hand-tools necessary to construct furniture and cabinetry. For more information visit our website: http://www.grandwoodcrafters.com

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.

ALASKA INTEREST GROUP

Email: grandalaskans@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook at “Grand Alaskans” Interest Group Description: The Grand Alaskans welcome all Alaskans living in Sun City Grand. If you enjoy getting together with fellow Alaskans for special events, entertainment, tours, or social hours, this is the group for you. We hold several events October through April.

AMATEUR TRAP SHOOTING GROUP

Contact(s) for Interest Group: Marty Grady, 623-556-9497, martygrady@hotmail.com Meeting Information: We meet the first Friday of each month at Ben Avery at 8:30 a.m. Interest Group Description: We are a group of averaged skilled trap shooters that meet at Ben Avery to shoot trap and socialize about our past sporting activities. Besides trap shooting, the members discuss other activities that foster a network of things to do, places to go, and help to provide others.

BOWLING

Interest Group Description: Grand Mixers – fun mixed league (guys and gals) Contact(s) for Interest Group: Sally Such, President, 623-975-1377

CANADIAN FRIENDS AT SCG

Interest Group Website: scgcdn.weebly.com Interest Group Description: We are a group of Canadians from coast to coast who winter in SCG from as little as a few weeks to up to 6 months. Some own homes and some rent. We meet from Oct to April for coffee, lunches or dinners. In addition we play everything from bocce / golf /billiards /bowling etc. We discuss common border crossing experiences and try to keep up to date on changes for Visitors Visas on proposed changes. We also discuss problem solving in the desert, from plumbers to landscapers. For more information see our calendar of events on our website. Come on out to one of our fun filled events and who knows you might meet a neighbor, an old co-worker or even a long lost relative from Canada!

FOUR WHEELING

Interest Group Website: www.grand4wheelers. org Interest Group Description: The Grand 4-Wheelers are SCG residents who are interested in taking rides off-road into the beautiful areas of Arizona not accessible by standard vehicle. The roads we travel range from “easy” to “moderate” to “difficult.” The rides are for all types of four wheel drive vehicles (No ATV’s that’s another group). Our rides will allow you to see remote areas of Arizona in the safe environment of a group activity. We provide an environment to learn the off-road capabilities of our vehicles, off-road driving techniques, the use of GPS devices & maps, and available recovery tools. Please refer to our website to see a calendar of future rides, as well as photos and narratives of our previous rides.

FUN DINERS

Interest Group Description: We are a social group that plans monthly events at restaurants in our area. Just $10.00 per member per year to join. Guests are welcome! Contact for Interest Group: Toni Helgeson, membership, 623-544-5988. www.fundiners. weebly.com Meeting Information: We send a notice to all of our members throughout the year advising them of our planned activities, either a lunch, dinner, or a happy hour, and we request that they sign up for the event! There is always a gala event for Christmas! Lunches and dinners will be prepaid but you will be on your own for cocktails and of course for any Happy Hours! You may attend as many or as few events as you like. You are able to bring guests, unless we have limited seating! Always check our website, www.fundiners. weebly.com, for forthcoming events and pictures of our past ones! We welcome volunteers to help find new places and to help coordinate events at their favorite restaurants. The annual dues are $10 per person each year. You may call Gerri at 623-374-7917 or Toni at 623-544-5988 for more information.

GRAND CONNECTION INTEREST GROUP

The Grand Connection Social Group welcomes all who have an interest in the African-American experience and want to learn more about their traditions and heritage". At this time due to the Corona Pandemic there are no activities planned. For additional information regarding the Interest Group Contact: Laura Garrett 623 215 7884 or Steve Doolittle 623-533-3455.

GRAND DEMOCRATS INTEREST GROUP

Join us April 27 at 6:00pm for a social half hour and at 6:30 for our meeting at 17100 W. Clearview Blvd. in the Aqua Fria Room in Cimarron. Members and guests are welcome. Masks are required. Our speakers will be Marco Lopez and Aaron Lieberman running for Governor, and Scott Podeyn running for Arizona House of Representatives for our new Legislative District 29. We need him in the Legislature! Marco Lopez believes everyone in Arizona has the potential to succeed. That’s what makes Arizona a special place – if you work hard and have a vision, anything is possible. But we have big challenges in Arizona. We need a governor with big ideas and bold vision that can bring people together with new approaches, not the same, old, tired political fights. Marco’s business and government experience–at the local, state, and federal levels –makes him uniquely qualified to lead Arizona. His deep understanding of economic development, international trade, and border security paired with his ability to bring people together to solve problems is exactly what Arizona needs. Aaron Lieberman came into the state legislature armed with a life-long commitment to service and fearless approach to problem solving. Now he wants to bring that same results-oriented focus and track the record of success to the governor’s office. Aaron will be the governor Arizona needs - the right leader, right now. During his time representing Legislative District 28, Aaron has developed a reputation as a leader more interested in finding common sense solutions than playing political games. He isn’t afraid to question the status quo or have difficult conversations. Scott Podeyn is a longtime Democrat and a decorated disabled veteran. Scott Podeyn is running for a seat in the Arizona House of Representatives. After he is elected, he plans to make school funding equal by updating our public-school funding that dates back to1980 to force private and charter schools to be funded with our tax dollars the same way as the public schools. He has plans to cover the CAP canals with solar panels. This will save around 29 square miles under one foot of water and reduce our carbon footprint. He would like to work with agricultural leaders and farmers to off-set their costs for upgrading their irrigation systems to save water.

HORSESHOES INTEREST GROUP

Most/many of you have played horseshoes at picnics, family reunions, etc. With your renting or owning a home in our community, you have the opportunity to play this fun game, whenever you want, for free. The horseshoe pits (5 of them) are always open. You can even play under the lights!! Additionally, there is a horseshoe group/ league that plays every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday each week. Generally, at 8 am. This time is adjusted during the year for warmer/ cooler temps in summer/winter. We also have league play with 5 other retirement communities in late winter through early spring. We will provide horseshoes for you to use as well as assistance on "pitching" horseshoes if you might need/want. We can also assist in helping you order your own horseshoes when you find out how much fun the game really is. Open to all ladies and men. The horseshoe pits are located just right of the Dell Web softball diamond and storage building on Mountain View Blvd. For more information call Tom Conzemius at 218-556-2404 or Dave Johnson at 623-3086036.

LGBTQ INTEREST GROUP

Contact(s) for Interest Group: scg.lgbt@yahoo. com Interest Group Website: scglgbt.com Interest Group Social Media: https://www. facebook.com/scglgbt Meeting Information: Meet formally 4 times a year and informally in-between. Interest Group Description: The SCG LGBTQ Interest Group invites residents to join us for a variety of social activities including dining out, theater, concerts, sporting events, etc. We are about making new friends, socializing and supporting one another. Residents and allies who are looking to connect with other like-minded members of our community are welcome to join.

MINNESOTA INTEREST GROUP

Contact(s) for Interest Group: Cecelia Kelly, 612-860-4676 ckelly0330@icloud.com Interest Group Description: Born in the North Star State/fall in love with L'toile du nord while living there? Currently a part time resident of Minnesota and/or live full time in Sun City Grand? Our Minnesota Interest Group welcomes your participation in our social events, nature walk/potluck events, putting contests, wine tastings, casino parties, theater/dinner parties. Whether you call Sun City Grand your full time or part time residence we would be pleased to have your input regarding offerings that you would find of interest and welcome your participation. Our putting contest on March 20th was our finale for the 2021-22 season. Bon voyage, safe travels to our friends returning to their summer homes with a reminder that our Fall Welcome Back is planned for November 17 at Sonoran Plaza location to be advised in September.

NEW YORK STATE INTEREST GROUP

Contact: Julia Schoen TheNYStateGroup@ gmail.com or 805-325-1807 Time Square, Jones Beach, The Catskills, Niagara Falls…We remember it all! Join folks from The Empire State sharing memories and creating new ones. We are a newly formed group working to build new friendships in the community, using our connection to NY as a starting point. We will meet four times a year, with additional events planned (dinner cruises, game nights, happy hours, etc). We invite you to get in on the bottom floor and join this group of vibrant ex-NYers (spouses and significant others also welcome). Notification of events will be sent via email to individuals who sign up for the group. Events will also be included in the Grand Lifestyles publication and will be posted on the community bulletin boards at Cimarron Center and Sonoran Plaza.

POLISH-AMERICAN INTEREST GROUP

Contact(s) for Interest Group: Dorothy (Rzeszutek) Higdon, 218-821-3033, odette46@ cox.net Meeting Information: Meetings are scheduled periodically during the year to correspond with new matters of significance and availability of speakers, at which time an e-mail is sent to all members. Notification is also sent regarding any known Polish-American activity in the Phoenix area. Interest Group Description: Sharing of Traditions, Customs, Travel, Delicacies, and History. Socializing while receiving cultural enlightenment concerning holidays and also cuisine with regards to Catholic, Jewish and non-denominational citizens. Enjoy the longestablished foods of Poland through planned luncheons and tours of Polish-American restaurants, bakeries and delis in the Phoenix area. Translation is also available through Maya Zubriski, mariazubriski@gmail.com, 623-546-6960

GRAND CENTRAL RAILROAD INTEREST GROUP

If you enjoy large scale (G Scale) outdoor model trains, the Grand Central Railroad Interest Group is the place for you. From operating trains, painting buildings, decorating and landscaping, track maintenance, electrical service and repair, to public relations and more…. there is literally something for everyone. While most members own and operate their own trains, it is not a requirement to join the group. Our primary function is operating and maintaining the Model Railroad Park for the enjoyment of our members, residents and visitors, young and old alike. The Railroad Park is located near the tennis courts behind the Chaparral Center. Trains run on a regular schedule as posted at the Railroad Park and on our website (GrandCentralRailroad.info). Please stop by during operating hours and introduce yourself. We will be happy to show you around and tell you more about what we do. For additional information or to make special requests, please contact chairman@GrandCentralRailroad.info

GRAND REPUBLICANS INTEREST GROUP

As promised, we are presenting multiple candidates each month during the months leading up to the August 2nd Arizona primary election. Our goal is to present conservative candidates, speakers, and materials to our attendees in order to develop fully prepared conservative voters. A tremendous crowd turned out for our General Meeting on February 19 to hear three Republican candidates for Governor: Kari Lake, Steve Gaynor and Matt Salmon; and Secretary of State candidate Mark Finchem. Their talks were preceded by comments by our very popular District 8 Congresswoman, Debbie Lesko. A lively Q&A session was held at the end of the presentations. Our planned speakers for March included three candidates for Attorney General and two for Treasurer. We meet each month at Church on the Green, 19051 R H Johnson Blvd in Sun City West. Coffee and pastries at 9:00 am. The meetings start at 9:30 am. Our General Meetings are the third Saturday of the month, except that in April, in observance of the religious holidays, we will meet on April 30. Due to that change, our speaker lineup for April is “TBD” at submission time. We revert back to the third Saturday of the month after April. As Republicans we are committed to the conservative principles, objectives and ideals of the Republican Party on a local, state and federal level. We encourage all conservative-minded people from whatever party to attend our monthly meetings during this primary season to hear the candidates present their positions and their reasons for running. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the candidates during the Q&A sessions following the presentations. We hope to see you on April 30 and at the 3rd Saturday General Meetings thereafter.

SOUND & LIGHTING

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO KEEP THE GRAND’S ENTERTAINMENT “BEST IN CLASS”

The Sun City Grand Music Club and Drama and Comedy Club justifiably receive accolades for the many fine musical, dramatic and comedy shows that they bring to our stages each year. But it’s true for any live entertainment venue – the shows are only as good as the sound and lighting teams make them. We are currently looking for residents who want to practice their existing skills or learn new ones for the upcoming season starting in the Fall 2021. And the best part is absolutely no prior experience or knowledge is required. We will train anyone who is interested in learning the lighting and sound systems. With the many performances we are planning well into 2022, and the different roles each require, there will be much need for more trained technical people. This is a great way to learn some new skills and become a member of the Grand’s entertainment team. If you have ever wanted to be a part of Live Theater, this is your opportunity. Now that we are returning to a full schedule of performances, the need is even greater for more people to join our lighting and sound teams. For more information, contact Larry Dirksen – 623-3635040 (Sound); or Bob Nix – 623-214-8280 (Lighting)

STATE OF MINDFULNESS

The SCG state of Mindfulness Interest Group is a mindfulness community, practicing together, bringing peace, compassion, and gratitude to our selves and those around us. Group meditation can help develop a real connection with people while tapping into the same silence and source of peace, all at the same time. The SCG State of Mindfulness Interest Group is focused on science and evidence based tools and resources. We are not based in any religion or spiritual beliefs; however, we do believe in religious harmony and all are welcome. MINDFUL MONDAYS 8 monthly Drop/in meditation opportunities Oct-May. First Monday of each month GROUP MEETINGS Group meetings are facilitated group discussions that begin with a topic introduction and end with a meditation. Group to meet at least 3 times per year. Mindfulness and Meditation, an Introduction Information to follow regarding an introduction/ refresher course. For those interested in enhancing wellbeing and resilience join us! For more information check out our website-SCGstateofmind.com or email us at SCGstateofmind@gmail.com

WASHINGTON STATE

Contact(s) for Interest Group: Susan Brinkley, 206-276-2080, susanbrinkley7@gmail.com Meeting Information: Notification of events are sent via email to individuals who sign up on the roster. Events will be included in the Grand Lifestyles publication and will be posted on the community bulletin boards at the Cimarron Center and Sonoran Plaza. Interest Group Description: The Washington State Group provides opportunities for interested Washingtonians to get acquainted and enjoy common interests. Events have included socials, golf tournaments, hiking, and attendance at Spring Training Mariner games. Volunteering is critical to keeping this interest group vibrant. Ideas for future events are always welcome.

WINE TASTING

Interest Group Description: The group conducts tastings on wines and grapes from countries of the world. There is an introductory educational preview of the topic, followed by the wine tasting done in an informal atmosphere. Light foods and finger desserts are available. Members have the opportunity to learn about wine and find new varietals to enjoy. They also meet and befriend fellow wine enthusiasts. Meeting Information: We meet on the second Tuesday of each month except July and August at 7:00PM at the home of a host member. Annual dues are $10 per person and the tasing fee is $15 per person. We also have an annual Wine dinner, catered by Chefs Tell All (the original owners of Amuse Bouche) and held at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Surprise. Contact for the Wine Interest Group: Judy Helderman, 623-322-9425, jhelderm@yahoo

WISCONSIN INTEREST GROUP

It has been a most eventful year. As we near the end of our ‘busy’ season, we have much of which to be thankful. A special thanks to all new members who have joined one of the most active and enjoyable groups in Grand. To all who have volunteered to make each event noteworthy-Thank you. Thank you. We have had more than two dozen activities in the last year. Many new (Fish Fry, Polish Dinner, Bingo/Pizza night) and many old favorites (Barleen’s, Culver’s Holiday Dinner, Tailgate and more). Be assured that the next year will bring even more Diverse activities. If you want to learn more about the Wisconsin Interest Group, visit our web site at www.wigazinfo.weebly.com or send us a note at www. wigmessage@gmail.com. Our monthly breakfast at Tivoli Gardens is Monday, April 4. Sheepshead is every Tuesday. To those leaving the beautiful Sonoran Desert this month, safe, healthy and happy travels. See you soon.

EARTH DAY WILL BE CELEBRATED BY MILLIONS IN THE US, CANADA, AND AROUND THE WORLD ON FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2022 – MARKING THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE VERY FIRST EARTH DAY CELEBRATED IN 1970.

The theme for Earth Day 2022 is “INVEST IN OUR PLANET”, focusing on the effects of climate change on the planet that we all share and what efforts are being made in the real world to mitigate it. In keeping with the theme, Earth Day 2022 will center on “accelerating solutions to combat our greatest threat, climate change, and activate everyone – governments, citizens, and businesses – to do their part” announced the organization. This year, Earth Day 2022 calls on everyone to divest from unsustainable investments; support eco-conscious brands and products; and to use your own skills and voice to fight climate change. There are also several ways to celebrate at home or your backyard using the concepts of “REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE”.