CLUB CONNECTIONS 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
The Art Club is FULLY OPEN and members are enjoying being creative. We will have a full slate of classes for beginners through experienced artists including the return of Paint Parties! Non-members can take classes if there is room, by signing up on the Waitlist. Join the Art Club for a $20 a year. From classes and socials, to exhibiting your artwork and gatherings by medium, the Art Club is open and we’re having FUN! We’d love to have you join us. For more info go online: http://www.scgartclub.org. Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 9, 13 | 9:00 am-12:00 pm OIL & ACRYLIC 201/301 WITH PAT O’BRIEN Four 3 hr. sessions on Monday for $80 (Gold Member Fee $70) Nov. 29, Dec. 3, 6, 13 | 1:00 pm-4:00 pm PORTRAITS! ALL MEDIUMS WITH DODIE BALLENTINE Four 3 hr. sessions on Monday for $90 (Gold Member Fee $80) December 1 | 1:00-4:00 pm TRY ME PASTELS WITH JUDY AZEMOVE 3 hr. session on Wednesday for $35 (Gold Member Fee $25) December 2 | 9:00 am-4:00 pm ABSTRACTION ALBERS AND COLOR WITH ALLEN REAMER 6 hour session on Thursday for $55 (Gold Member Fee $45) December 7 | 1:00-4:00 pm HOLIDAY ALCOHOL INK CLASS WITH LESLEY COWLES 3 hour session on Tuesday for $55 (Gold Member Fee $45) December 9 | 1:00-4:00 pm ALCOHOL INKS #2, EXCITE THE ARTIST IN YOU WITH EVELYN CARDONE MCPEAK 3 hr. session on Thursday for $55 (Gold Member Fee $45) December 10 | 3:00-6:00 pm GRAND PAINT PARTY WITH MARY WOLKE 3 hr. session on Friday for $40 A coupon for 1 beverage of wine, beer, soft drink or water is included. 44
December 14 | 9:00 am-4:00 pm EARLY ABSTRACT PAINTERS AND STYLES WITH ALLEN REAMER 6 hour session on Tuesday for $55 (Gold Member Fee $45) December 15 | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ANCIENT WINDOW WITH RUTH STEWART 7 hour session on Wednesday for $85 (Gold Member Fee $75) December 16 | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. EMBOSSED SUNFLOWERS WITH GILLIAN MUIR 7 hour session on Thursday for $85 (Gold Member Fee $75) VISIT THE ART CLUB WEBSITE http://www. scgartclub.org for class descriptions, information regarding supplies, to sign up and syllabus. NEU ART The Neu Art Group will exhibit their artwork to share with you “The Joy of Painting.” It will be a weekend show at the SCG Art Club on Saturday/ Sunday, December 18 and 19. Put the date on your calendar to see live demonstrations and artwork by your friends and neighbors. They will be showing their artwork: acrylic, watercolor, pastel, alcohol ink and more. Join us and share the joy.
BILLARDS We are open to all SCG Community Association Members no experience necessary! We have eight new Diamond Pool tables, which are one 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.
BOCCE Bocce ball was developed into its present form in Italy, and is now played around the world. It has become very popular in the United States. The game largely depends on throwing skills, but because the balls and the pallino are delivered underhand, it is not as physically taxing as some other sports, such as pickleball. 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 Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m. and on Wednesday evenings starting at 7 p.m. We’ll show you how to play if you’re new at it. No fees or registration are required. Come out and try it out. The SCG bocce club league play will start in October and November. 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. Check us out at www.scgboomers.com. That is where 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 Besides monthly events such as Happy Hours and Luncheons, we are planning several significant events for the Holiday Season such as a Welcome Back Dance on November 14th and Barleens Dinner Show, December 4th.
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. In addition, come to the Apache room from 9:30 to 11 on Wednesday mornings to get help from experienced players, play hands and be offered advice on how well you played the hands. 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 welcomes community residents to visit our studio to discover the rewarding experience of creating pottery. Clay art is one of the world’s oldest forms of personal expression. Through-out the centuries clay art has been both functional and decorative. Through studio instruction acquire the basic skills in Hand Building, as well as mastering the Potter’s Wheel. Our expert instructors will lead resident-students through a series of comprehensive courses. 12.01.21 | Basic Clay-Hand Building Basic-Clay Hand Building is an entry level clay arts course. Pat O’Brien, the course instructor, leads resident-students in developing basic hand building skills. The goal of the class is to complete your first clay arts masterpiece! The beginner’s class starts on December 1st. 12.10.21, 12.15.21 | “The Dr. Is In” workshops Clay artists wishing to brush-up on their skill levels are invited to attend The Dr. Is In workshops. The course instructor, Diane Niehof leads this freewheeling, three (3) hour session. The goal of the workshop is address individual artists specific areas for improvement. Please check out our website for course times, dates and costs; also for a complete selection of studio created pottery, please visit the Gallery at grandclayarts.com. We look forward to meeting you!
Grand Lifestyles | December 2021 | suncitygrand.com
