March 2020 Grand Lifestyles

This year, resolve to

LAUGH MORE.

Dr. Perry Fraiman is committed to offering the best in cosmetic, implant and restorative dentistry. Recognized by his peers as one of the valley’s best dentists, he was voted into Phoenix Magazine’s 2013 and 2011 Top Dentists and is faculty at Arizona School of Dental & Oral Health.

For more than 16 years, his expertise in the latest procedures for restoration and replacement of teeth has eliminated pain and improved function for thousands of patients. We invite you to call (623) 975-3115 to receive your COMPLIMENTARY smile

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Prosthodontists are among the most elite restorative dentists in the world. A prosthodontist is a dentist recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA) as a specialist in restoring and replacing teeth. With years of additional education and training, prosthodontists have the capability to provide excellent results on crowns, bridges, dental implants and other cosmetic and restorative procedures.

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Eat Like an Italian!

Dine-In • Take Out • Catering

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

5

$

off Any Purchase of

$25 or More

Cannot be used with any other offers, discounts, or with the Spaghetti & Meatball Special. Limit one coupon per visit. Exp 3/31/20

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A Slice of Paradise in Sun City Tucked away in Sun City is a community of 650 residents who enjoy chef-prepared meals, indoor/ outdoor pools, state-of-the-art fitness center, travel, activities, and the security of lifecare when life’s challenges arise.

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. When you visit, ask about Club Connect, where you can experience life at our community prior to residency.

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.

Ask about Inspirata Pointe, our new indevelopment neighborhood right to the west of our current houses, where 15 more floor plans ranging from 850–1,850 sq. ft. will be built.

Engaging • Inspired • Vibrant • Retirement Living

marketingdept@royaloaks.com • (623) 815-4132 • www.RoyalOaks.com 10015 W. Royal Oak Road, Sun City, AZ 85351(south of 99th Ave. and Thunderbird Rd.) A non-profit community and one of just 10 Life Plan Communities in the country with the financial strength to earn an “A” rating from Fitch Ratings

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GRAND VISION STATEMENT

Grand is the premier active, age−restricted community in Arizona.

GRAND MISSION STATEMENT

Grand provides residents with a high−value community, with resort−style amenities, in which every person can choose to participate and live well, based on their needs and desires. This high standard will maximize our investments and promote our well−being in an active close−knit community.

GRAND VALUE STATEMENTS

In support of our Mission Statement, we hold to these values: We foster relationships built on respect, trust, and effective communications. n

We listen to understand. n

We are open−minded, collaborative, and always look for ways to improve our community. n

We believe in life−long learning and a desire for active well−being. n

We are a forward−looking, fiscally−sound community. n

We encourage an environment of empowerment and personal responsibility.

Please cancel delivery of your complimentary newspapers whenever you will be gone—delivery can be restarted upon return.

Aerobic Schedules......................................46

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

Ask Cappie the Computer Cat...................80

Community Association Numbers.............85

Community Special Events........................64 Connect with the Colonnade.....................38 Club Special Events....................................50 Director of Golf Operations........................10

Employment Information.............................5 Mission Statement........................................5 Resource Numbers......................................84

Financial Results...........................................6

OUT & ABOUT

Fitness Manager’s Message..........................14 General Manager’s Message..........................8 Grand Learning Communication...............49 Lifestyles Manager’s Message......................12 Presentations...............................................48

The 32nd Annual Historic Route 66 Fun Run Featuring The South Rim of the Grand Canyon PAGE 29

Ticketed Events...........................................67 Past, Present and Future Page 8

YourWestValley.com 623-972-6101 Independent 623-972-6101 Surprise Today 623-972-6101

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

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/Communication News/Grand Lifestyles Information); or by coming to the Sonoran Plaza and visiting the Activities Office. The deadline for commercial ads is the 10th of the month and classified ads is the 10th of the month prior to placement. Sun City Grand Community Association, Inc. reserves the right to revise or refuse submitted articles and/or ads. If you have any questions about the Grand Lifestyles, please feel free to contact the Activities Office at 623-546-7452.

Dancing with Your Stars Page 26

Assisted Living and Memory Support Page 38

C.H.A.P.S. Answer Your Door Page 39

Ladies Grand Niners Page 43

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Job opportunities are posted on the website at www.suncitygrand.com (Grand Living/Human Resources & Employment). You may submit your application to the Human Resources Department at 19726 N. Remington Dr., Surprise, AZ 85374, fax to 623-546-7447 or email hrgrand@scgcam. com. You are encouraged to submit an application for each employment opportunity for which you would like to be considered.

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SCG JANUARY 2020

FINANCIAL RESULTS Jan-20 Actual

ASSOCIATION

Jan-20 Budget

Variance Fav/(Unfav)

Operating Assessment Revenue $

973,507 $

973,314 $

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

206,089 11,369 37,879 103,183 82,888 441,408

177,853 14,062 32,789 89,695 94,011 408,410

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

181,903 105,061 633,837 124,184 8,528 77,845 42,547 1,173,905

Other Revenue Interest Income TOTAL REVENUE

192

YTD Actual

$

YTD Budget

Variance Fav/(Unfav)

973,507 $

973,314 $

192

Forecast CY20

Budget CY20

Variance Fav/(Unfav)

$ 11,999,821 $ 11,999,629 $

192

206,089 11,369 37,879 103,183 82,888 441,408

177,853 14,062 32,789 89,695 94,011 408,410

28,236 (2,692) 5,090 13,487 (11,123) 32,997

1,337,391 123,749 359,907 816,077 539,799 3,176,923

1,309,156 126,442 354,817 802,590 550,922 3,143,926

28,236 (2,692) 5,090 13,487 (11,123) 32,997

166,131 106,259 584,648 117,716 4,878 89,293 38,849 1,107,774

28,236 (2,692) 5,090 13,487 (11,123) 32,997 15,772 (1,198) 49,189 6,468 3,650 (11,448) 3,698 66,130

181,903 105,061 633,837 124,184 8,528 77,845 42,547 1,173,905

166,131 106,259 584,648 117,716 4,878 89,293 38,849 1,107,774

15,772 (1,198) 49,189 6,468 3,650 (11,448) 3,698 66,130

1,590,956 497,523 3,911,074 967,426 206,853 804,060 265,284 8,243,175

1,575,184 498,720 3,861,885 960,958 203,203 815,508 261,586 8,177,045

15,772 (1,198) 49,189 6,468 3,650 (11,448) 3,698 66,130

25,205 21,822 2,635,847

27,989 21,000 2,538,488

(2,784) 822 97,359

25,205 21,822 2,635,847

27,989 21,000 2,538,488

(2,784) 822 97,359

174,510 252,822 23,847,252

177,294 252,000 23,749,894

(2,784) 822 97,359

Cost of Sales GROSS PROFIT

219,469 2,416,377

239,050 2,299,438

19,581 116,940

219,469 2,416,377

239,050 2,299,438

19,581 116,940

1,821,964 22,025,288

1,841,545 21,908,349

19,581 116,940

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

935,962 119,250 63,703 32,165 4,483 190,070 316,356 1,500 1,663,490

960,694 141,522 66,500 32,165 10,000 190,794 365,271 1,500 1,768,446

24,732 22,272 2,797 5,517 724 48,915 104,956

935,962 119,250 63,703 32,165 4,483 190,070 316,356 1,500 1,663,490

960,694 141,522 66,500 32,165 10,000 190,794 365,271 1,500 1,768,446

24,732 22,272 2,797 5,517 724 48,915 104,956

10,905,122 2,039,600 835,536 414,929 163,938 2,288,804 4,931,908 18,000 21,597,836

10,929,853 2,061,871 838,333 414,929 169,455 2,289,528 4,980,823 18,000 21,702,792

24,732 22,272 2,797 5,517 724 48,915 104,956

SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) Before Capital $ Project Expense SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) R OUNDS

$

752,888 $

530,992 $

7,667

-

745,221 $

530,992 $

25,114

6

$

(7,667)

23,106

Jan-20 RESERVE FUND YIELD Balance Money Market $920,061 Investments 16,515,500 TOTAL 1.60% $ 17,435,561

221,896

214,229 2,008

CARE FUND Money Market Investments TOTAL

$

752,888 $

530,992 $

7,667

-

745,221 $

530,992 $

25,114 YIELD 1.75%

23,106 Jan-20 Balance $366,275 2,660,000 $ 3,026,275

221,896

$

(7,667) 214,229 2,008 STAFFING Full Time Part Time Total

$

427,452 $

205,557 $

7,667

-

419,786 $

205,557 $

186,008

184,000

Jan-20 Actual 170 138 308

Jan-20 Budget 176 136 312

221,896 (7,667) 214,229 2,008

Variance Fav/(Unfav) (6) 2 (4)

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SUMMARY OF

FEBRUARY 13, 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING B OA R D A P P R OV E D R E S O L U T I O N S 9. Approved the recommendation from the Long-Range Planning Committee prioritizing Granite Falls Project a first priority.

A. General 1. Purchase Request 20-7983-RF – Granite Falls Golf Maintenance – Repairs to tractor #3 in the amount not to exceed $6,409 – Repairs (Completed).

2. Purchase Request 20-8348-RF – Cimarron Center – Install ADA Door Operator on men’s restroom door in the amount not to exceed $2,883 (Completed).

3. Purchase Request 20-1258RF – Palm Center Lobby – Reupholstered six chairs near the lobby window in the amount not to exceed $4,020 (Completed).

4. Approved not accepting PDP 19018 Drive-Thru Coffee Shop.

5. PDP 20-001 Video/Streaming Captioning for the Deaf Access Committee (Board Concept).

7. Approved to allow SCG Golf Staff to host the “Drive, Chip and Putt” event annually.

PRESIDENT

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

VICE PRESIDENT

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

11. Approved the Sun City Grand Design Guidelines – Addendum #177 regarding height of mailbox from grade and to adjust design to align with the majority of the mailboxes in the community (stucco mailboxes).

12. Approved the recommendations from the Golf Advisory Committee of the Resident Guest Golf Policy as submitted.

13. Approved the updated Investment Policy as submitted.

6. Dissolving the online Virtual Store.

8. Did not approve the proposed Marketing Plan including estimated staffing time as submitted.

10. Approved the recommendation from the Long-Range Planning Committee prioritizing Cimarron Project as second priority.

14. Approved tabling the recommendations from the Charter Club Peer Group Council, Ad Hoc Committee to include Inter-Community Play in the Charter Club Policies and Procedures as well as the Rules and

TREASURER

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

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SECRETARY

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

BOARD MEMBER

Bob Aiken 623-776-5976 grandaiken@ cox.net

Regulations to the next meeting to allow time for legal review.

B. Reserve Projects Proposed 1. Purchase Request 20 2920RF – Desert Springs Golf Maintenance – Replace (1) Buffalo Blower in the amount not to exceed $7,700.

2. Purchase Request 20 6614-RF – Adobe Indoor Pool – UV system replacement of 10 lamps in the amount not to exceed $3,600.

C. Operating Projects Proposed 1. Purchase Request 20 04-OP – Granite Falls South – Bunker Renovations in the amount not to exceed $48,600.

2. Purchase Request 20 07OP – Association Reserves – Renew thee (3) year agreement (2021, 2022, and 2023) in the amount not to exceed $47,400.

BOARD MEMBER

Earle Greenberg greenberg4grand@ gmail.com

BOARD MEMBER

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

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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE

Kenneth Olson, CMCA, AMS General Manager

We are well into the year 2020; however it seems like yesterday when we rang in the new year.

With every new year, it's often a time people reflect on the past, present, and most importantly plan for the future. We set all sorts of goals in hopes of becoming better than who we were in the past and are currently today. Each year around March, Sun City Grand comes together for our Annual Meeting to experience this same type of feeling. Organically, we end up talking about the past, present, and future, all while celebrating our community and the people who live here.

This year will mark 26 years Sun City Grand has been around, and there is plenty to ponder on and celebrate.

On March 19th, please celebrate with us as we reflect on all the projects and

enhancements made in 2019 and begin piecing together our goals for 2020. The Project Prioritization process that the Board of Directors has been working on will be given more importance as we start planning for the future.

It's vital that we work on prioritizing these projects to ensure a continued GRAND experience and fulfill our promises to the Space Allocation that came from the Wendy Hultsman process.

We have a great deal of work to do in the future but feel it's important to celebrate how far we have come.

all thanks to the residents and CAM staff who have brought us to this point. I encourage you to get behind our future and get involved

by voicing your opinions to volunteering your time. We all can contribute to making this a better place to live.

Here's to another 26 years!

See page 23 for Anuual Meeting details.

The future is bright for Sun City Grand, and it's

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. The next Conversation with Ken is March 18, at 6 p.m. in the Palm Center.

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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF OPERATIONS

KEEPING THE PACE

OF THE PLAY

worked and some have not. All of these alone will not do much but if you combine some of them together it can do a lot.

The one thing that it is missing is your help. Everyone can do his or her part to keep the pace of play moving. You can Jeff play the correct set of tees for your ability Hochman (you should be able to reach the green Director of Golf in regulation from the set of tees you are Operations playing), always be ready to hit when it is your turn and always keep up with the It is amazing on how many times you can be watching the Golf Channel or reading group in front of you (don’t worry about a golf magazine and they are always talking the group behind you). If you keep up about the grip. They do this because it is a with the group in front of you, you are very important part of a sound golf swing. doing your job.

Although this article does not talk about Too many times a group does not keep the grip, it does talk about something up with the group in front of them and equally as important; Pace of Play on the they are not holding up the group behind golf course. I continually talk and write them. When they are approached by the about it because it is a very important part player assistants, their response is, “We are of a successful golf operation and helps not holding anyone up.” This is when the everyone enjoy the game that much more. pace of play problem starts. There starts Staff has tried many ways to help improve to be too many gaps on the course. Again, your responsibility is to keep up with the the pace of play over the years. We have group in front of you no matter what the added pin locations on each scorecard, groups behind you are doing. added yardage markers on Cimarron, put up pace of play clocks, tried yardage books Everyone would be happy if every round of golf was played in about four hours. In to help you get your yardage quicker, order for this to happen, staff needs the moved the cart path closer to the green earlier groups to play in about three hours on Cimarron #7, added combo tees, put laser reflectors on the top of the flag sticks and forty-five minutes. As the course gets along with many other items. Some have more and more players on it throughout

the day, the pace of play will continue to get slower in the afternoon because of the amount of play. It is just like a freeway in rush hour traffic. If the early groups play in 4 hours, the rest of the day will be slower for everyone.

The player assistants on the courses have the responsibility to keep the pace of play moving. If your group is given two warnings and you have not improved your position on the course, the player assistants do have the authority to move your group up to the group in front of you and I will completely support their actions. We do not want to do this and hope not to but there are times when it is necessary. Please do not let this happen to you and play golf in four hours

SLOW PLAY PACE OF PLAY TIPS Continuous Putting Once you start to putt, finish until you hole out.

Play Ready Golf If you are ready to play and the other golfers are not, play your shot.

Play the Correct Set of Tees Many golfers play the incorrect set of tees. A rule of thumb is take your driver distance and multiply it by 25. That is the approximate total yardage you should play. Pick the tee box that comes close to that number.

Yardage Devices Everyone does not need to use their device on the tee box. While someone is getting the yardage, you can be getting ready to hit.

Keep Up With The Group In Front Of You Don’t worry about the group behind you.

If you are not directly behind the group in front of you, you are out of position.

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FROM THE LIFESTYLES MANAGER

We're Marching into Spring We’re Marching into Spring…here in Grand that means beautiful weather, and with all the opportunities we offer to venture out, I am positive that there is something special just for you.

Upcoming Events!

MARCH 5

APRIL 4

Rise and Shine Breakfast

Market at Grand

MARCH 8

Lorena Nieto Lifestyles Manager

APRIL 4

FanShield 500 NASCAR

Rhythm Cats – Super Show Finale at the Silver Star Theatre

MARCH 12-15

APRIL 7

Discover Navajo

SCG and Taylor Marie Fashion Show

MARCH 14

Don’t miss out…there are two remaining Markets at Grand.

Join us in the Village area and Palm Center Parking Lot. March’s upcoming Market is combined with our Annual Car Showcase here in Sun City Grand. It will be a day of unique shopping opportunities and amazing classic cars. Come spend the day with us!

Wine Down season is underway!

We’ve kicked off with amazing music and we will continue each week in March as well as April.

From specials at the Grand Café to the varied food trucks that will be available, join us for a great afternoon. All we need is you, from 3-6pm each Wednesday, see page 65 for more details.

We offer a wide variety of specialty trips and events, there is something for everyone here in Grand. We hope you’ll join us at an upcoming event or come along on a trip!

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APRIL 7

The 37th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Faire

Rise & Shine Breakfast

MARCH 15

APRIL 11

Disney in Concert at Symphony Hall

Spring Fling, A Monthly Rock & Swing Dance

MARCH 21

APRIL 12

Luke Days 2020 – Day 1

Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Goldwater Lake

MARCH 22

APRIL 13-16

Luke Days 2020 – Day 2

Springtime in Southern California

MARCH 22

APRIL 16

Renaissance Festival

MARCH 24

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Pittsburg Pirates

MARCH 25-27

Grand Movie Series-Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Chicago the Musical at AZ Broadway Theatre

APRIL 17

Discover Hopi

APRIL 17

MARCH 26

Rhythm Cats – Malt Shop Memories at the Silver Star Theatre

MARCH 27-29

Shopping Mesa Market Place

MARCH 28

The Wilcox Wine Trail & The Chiricahua National Monument

APRIL 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

Spring Shred Day

APRIL 2

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West & Lunch

Arizona Diamondbacks Home Opener vs. Atlanta Braves Chaco Culture National Historic Park

APRIL 19

APRIL 23-24

SCG Spring Garage Sale

APRIL 24

Wine Down

APRIL 25

Dry Creek Scenic Byway & Up the Creek Bistro Wine Bar

Visit us on suncitygrand.com. Additional event and trip details can be found on page 67 of this month’s magazine— or visit us in the Activities Office! Thank you for your continued support of your SCG Activities Department.

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FROM THE FITNESS MANAGER

Fast Facts with Fascia, Hydration and EXOS Circuit Training Applications in Rotational Sports including golf, tennis, pickleball and softball:

Allison Adams Fitness Manager

This months article is contributed by

Charles Crevequer SCG Personal Trainer and EXOS Sports Performance Specialist (623) 337-3558 When striving to improve rotational power in golf, pickleball, tennis or softball, we are always looking to add as many physiological components as possible to such movements. Avoid repetitive mechanical movements, unless there is a clear objective being achieved.

Athletes are problem solvers who move best through continually changing planes and directions when adapting to the demands of their sport.

First, an Overview:

The means by which muscles are sequenced during movement is due to the existence of fascia. A fascia is a sheath of connective tissue that forms beneath the skin to attach, enclose and separate muscles and other internal organs. The fascial system consists of a three-dimensional continuum of soft collagen containing loose and dense connective tissues that permeate the body. The fascial system surrounds, interweaves between and interpenetrates all organs, muscles, bones and nerve fibers, giving the body a functional structure and providing an environment that enables all body systems to operate in an integrated manner.

Fascia, or dense fibrous connective tissues, nevertheless potentially plays a major and still poorly understood role in joint stability, in general movement coordination, as well as in back pain and many other pathologies.

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How we stand at set up and the way we move and organize and match up the segments through the back-swing will help lengthen our fascial connections and place joints in positions where they have the most anatomical options available. Along with pain avoidance, club or racket head delivery is possibly the most important objective in a stroke or swing.

However, understanding the anatomical influences as to what helps increase head speed needs to be acknowledged.

Therefore the start position and backswing are crucial in placing the segments and tissues in their optimal movement patterns. How the player achieves the movements is vital in helping obtain gains and avoiding problems.

Muscle tension and joint mobility:

Often the word we use in talking about a movement creates difficulty in how to best understand it. For example, tension.

There are many ways of defining that word in golf, and in particular when discussing elastic recoil; muscle tension is a good thing. The more tension, the more we increase the recoil ability and property of that muscle. Therefore once a force is applied to the muscle to make it lengthen, when we ‘let go’ the muscle has significant energy stored within which helps create high levels of recoil. What we are trying to produce is a visco-elastic myofascial system that when put under tension has the property to quickly and explosively return to its starting position. We create elastic recoil using stiff muscles and coupling them with mobile joints. The more the joints can move and the more we can load the muscles, the easier it becomes to produce elastic recoil and, therefore a more powerful stroke or a longer drive.

Neural signaling:

The body creates precise, well-defined and well-understood patterns to help muscles and their myofascial connections to move well and load correctly, thus allowing for a maximum level of elastic recoil. This neuromuscular connection is crucial in improving any kind of body movement.

And let's not forget fascial hydration: It doesn't matter how much you drink, it matters where the water goes. Multiple layers of fascial membrane constantly glide past each other in various directions. When we are dehydrated, instead of a smooth and effortless glide, the layers become tackier and don't move as freely. This leads to heightened discomfort because of the highly neural pathways contained within.

The water in the fascia is been divided into “bound” and “free”. Free water would be fluid just passing through the fascia (as interstitial fluid passes by all the cells) to deliver food and pick up the debris. Bound water is very interesting as it attaches to the glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in the fascia, binding that water into fern-like molecules that join together many molecules (and affect millions more nearby).

However, the water needs to be changed frequently. Drinking good water is helpful, but what really squeezes the old water (and impurities and cytokines) out of the fascia is ‘wringing the sponge’ of the tissue, which occurs with stretching, exercises, and increasing core body temperature.

Putting all this knowledge to work: Our EXOS Circuit training program incorporates fascia into each workout by emphasizing multi-planar movement patterns, in turn creating greater tension and power into every sport. With both pre-workout (warm-up) and postworkout (regenerative) training blocks, you will minimize the risk of injury, achieve a faster recovery and generate more power into your game.

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GET TO KNOW YOUR FITNESS STAFF ROBYN CHIAPPINI

I am living the dream! As an 8-year-old, my family moved to Arizona from New Jersey.

I grew up in Prescott, graduated from NAU and lived in Mesa for a few years. After moving to and living in Albuquerque, NM for many years, I returned home to Arizona almost six years ago. I had a rewarding career as a middle and high school science teacher in Albuquerque.

I’m fortunate enough to have my two children living fairly close by. My son and his family live in Henderson, NV and my daughter and her family moved to Peoria seven months ago. I am thankful to have six amazing grandchildren, two living in Henderson and four in Arizona.

Moving to SCG has made retirement better than I could have ever imagined! I enjoy pickleball, hiking, biking, dancing, learning ASL, glass arts, meeting so many amazing people and a terrific job at the fitness centers. I love being a fitness monitor because of the social interactions with fellow SCG residents and what I can do to help take care of the unexpected events that occur.

CHARLIE SCHULWOLF

Charlie was born and raised in Brooklyn and moved with his wife, Dee, to SCG in 2000.

They have a daughter in Maryland, a son in Peoria, Arizona, and 5 grandchildren. Charlie has his Masters Degree from Brooklyn College and his career was teaching physical education. His retirement dream was to work at his second home, Home Depot, but their rejection led to a monitor position at Adobe where he has worked for 17 years. He enjoys interacting with his “night crew” residents. Charlie’s hobbies are softball, water volleyball, pickleball, woodworking, fishing, target shooting, bowling and travel. Charlie’s nickname is “Sparky”, which he earned from chasing residents out of the pool during monsoon lightning periods.

Come Visit us at the Cimarron Day Spa and Experience the Pampering and Luxuries our 5-Star Day-Spa offers! Our friendly and experienced therapists and relaxing lounge area with refreshments are sure to be just what you need!

March Spa Specials 60min Signature Massage or Cimarron Facial 90min Massage with a Reflexology upgrade 60min Signature Massage & Custom Facial

(excludes Ulitmate Massage Experience)

$78 99 $114. 99 $149.99

Permanent Makeup $50.00 OFF

Come see what Surprise, Az’s 5-Star Luxury Spa offers, you’ll love it!

Visit www.cimarronspa.com or call Spa for full details. All specials not valid with any other offers, discounts (including resident discount) coupons or specials. Offers good thru March 31, 2020

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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).

YOUR ARE INVITED

Sun City Grand Fishing Club hosts nationally known Fly Fishing Guide and author Jeff Currier.

WHEN

APRIL 9TH

1 p.m.

Jeff Currier will speak to the Fishing Club about warm water fly fishing for Bass, Pike, Carp and more. Currier has fished in 60 countries and caught almost 400 different species of fish.

WHERE

Pima Room, Chaparral Center

The Fishing Club would like to invite interested Sun City Grand residents to join club members to hear a very interesting presentation by Jeff Currier.

RSVP

John Pierson

Please call John Pierson, club president at 623-640-1694 or by email at piersonjhn@aol.com to let us know if you will attend.

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Help us make It a Grand Slam!

WE ARE 98% OF OUR WAY HOME...

Step up to the plate, your hit counts...

100%=

6,568 CONSENTS

Over 6,400 of your neighbors have stepped up and signed.

Sign the Consent form on the opposite page and score a brighter future for all of Sun City Grand and its residents.

Your community needs your support... make it a Grand Slam... and put us all on a winning team!

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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 _______ /_______ /_______

______ ______ ______ ______ — ______ ______ ______

DATE

CAM NUMBER (REQUIRED)

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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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SATURDAY

MARCH 14

Come out and enjoy

live music, arts & crafts and delicious food.

Presented by varied artisans at the

SCG’s 16th Annual Arts & Crafts Faire!

FREE

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SONORAN PLAZA

Village Center and Palm Center

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CELEBRATING EMPLOYEE MILESTONES

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our SCG community.

March 2020 42 years

Manuel Navarrette

Golf Course Maintenance

10 ye a r s John Meschi

Desert Springs Golf Shop

5 years

Michael Chakmakjian Association Patrol

Marsha Cohn Fitness

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.

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WEEDS FRIENDLY REMINDER SELLING A PIANO? RENTING YOUR GOLF CART? WANT TO RENT YOUR HOME?

from Standards

PLACE YOUR CLASSFIED AD TODAY! To submit an ad online visit suncitygrand.com or email communications@scgcam.com or fill out your form and submit it to the Activities Ticket Desk. n

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Classified Advertisement is restricted to Sun City Grand Residents as it is a free service. A membership number must be provided.

Merchandise sales, home sales, or rentals only— no business advertising or personal ads.

Ads received by the end of business day on Wednesday’s will appear online that Friday.

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.

You are the MVP of our TEAM! Desert Living

• Top Producers at Long Realty West Valley • Sun City Grand Softball Sponsor • Service you deserve - a TEAM you can TRUST

Heather Van Peursem Realtor®

Recognized Industry Leader

602-456-2328

heather@heathervp.com www.VPDesertLiving.com

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Linda Van Peursem, GRI

Realtor®, Sun City Grand Resident

Recognized Industry Leader

623-640-7153 lindavp@cox.net www.LindaVP.com

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ANNUAL MEETING

ANOTHER GREAT YEAR IN THE BOOKS FOR SUN CITY GRAND

On March 19th at 3:00 p.m. Sun City Grand will come together to celebrate the 26th birthday of our beautiful community and all of its accomplishments. Join us as we reflect on the past, recognize the present, and get excited about the future. Hear from board members, experience creative elements, and share some refreshments with your family, friends, and neighbors.The Annual Meeting is a community-wide ceremony that you do not want to miss!

Here’s to many more, Sun City Grand!

FREE | MARCH 19 | 3:00 PM SAGEBRUSH BALLROOM

BOARD APPOINTED COMMITTEES NEED YOU!!

We are holding a place for YOU at the next committee meeting. YOU know who you are and so do we. YOU’RE a community member passionate about Sun City Grand. YOU want to move our community forward and bring the magic into the next decade and beyond.

YOU have ideas, expertise, interest, and time to give. YOU are a good listener. YOUR seat on one of the Board Appointed Committees or on the Election team is waiting to be filled.

Attend a committee meeting to see where you fit. Pick up an application today. The deadline to submit is March 13.

Applications are available online and at the Membership Desk in the Palm Center.

INTERVIEW SCHEDULE April 6, 2020.............................Monday am........................ Lifestyles Advisory Committee April 7, 2020..............................Tuesday am.........................................ARC Subcommittee April 7, 2020..............................Tuesday pm....................Architectural Review Committee April 8, 2020.............................Wednesday am................................ Covenants Committee April 10, 2020............................Friday am..................................Golf Advisory Committee April 13, 2020............................Wednesday am...................... Code of Conduct Committee April 13, 2020............................Wednesday pm......................Finance Advisory Committee April 14, 2020............................Tuesday am.....................Long Range Planning Committee April 15, 2020............................Wednesday am..................................Grand Election Team 24

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Congratulations

Jeff Gibbs Sloggett-O’Dell Don Love Steve Bowen TOStephanie OUR NEWLY ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS!

Stephanie Sloggett-O'Dell

Jeff Gibbs

Don Love

Steve Bowen

I’m Stephanie Sloggett-O’Dell Experience:and I’m seeking your vote.

My wife and I are full-time r Reasons for running for the Board: To continue the work we YOU did it!

SCG Board Member and Treasurer (2018-Present) My husband and I moved to SCG as full-time residents in February, practicing lawyer for 40 year Strategic Plan through Long Range Planning. I really enjoy wo YOU came to meetnumerous the candidates!

2019. To prepare for the Finance Advisory Committee (2017-Present) Board, I’ve attended committee meetings, and law firms. My experienc Board meetings and Board chats.

I’ve also reviewed the CC&Rs, Long Range Plan Advisory Committee (2017) Strengths: Leadership: HOA Board experience, work ethic, a YOU Additionally, asked questions and listened! changing issues, in a variety Bylaws and Rules & Regulations.

Strategic Plan Committee (2016) YOU VOTED! “WOW” factor here at SCG. I have a sound background in th develop a skill set that I thin

HOA operational and reserve budget. of career Directors.

I have a law degree and 3,629. a Master of Laws degree. professional ......Households castMy a ballot Accomplishments: emphasis has been in labor relations where I have represented both labor and Goals, if elected: To keep SCG financially stable with an eye 3,351. . .....Electronic ballots I think my skill set includes management.

Responsible for implementing Long Range Financial Planning at SCG well disciplined expansion program, particularly in the area o 230.......Paper ballots Responsible for streamlining Budget process/ revising Financial Stmt formats • Good team player and My early career wasContributed to the development of the 2016 SCG Strategic Plan in 48. the aviation industry where I served as a Union Pertinent Experience: Prior to moving to SCG I served on the ......Telephone ballots many working groups Board member. I was later recruited into the airline’s management. I served four years, as president for two years and have served on th Co-lead of the Space Allocation Ad hoc Committee (2018) • Good listener. as a Senior Staff Attorney for the Association of Flight Attendants, the largest am Chairman of the Long Range Planning Committee and Ch Co-lead for the Outside Use of SCG Facilities Ad hoc Committee (2018) The Grand Election Team wishes to thank Vote-Now who collected and tallied the votes; the solver. problem union representing flight attendants in the US. Twenty years ago, I was • Good Member of GET Ad hoc Committee on promoting volunteerism (2019) Large Scale Project Committees. Previously I served SCG on t Communications team — Adam, Angelica andPresident Cassaundra who kept us up toand date with daily recruited into the healthcare industry as Vice of Labor Relations viewpoints.

committee.

Chief Negotiator for a national acute-care hospital chain. served to in Vote–Now, various • Good I ha announcements and website information; Mark Jibilian ourI liaison Billnegotiator.

Shields Commitments: executive healthcare positions until my recent retirement. a wide variet for being and outstanding moderator for the QAdditional comments: I have the experience and discipline f and A event, and our alwaysinvolving there, always If reelected to the SCG Board of Directors, I commit to working to ensure the followin •facilitator Good at cha to the Board and the community. helpful, couldn’t do on it without her, of Cam liaison, Debbie Goodman. of managing GET, My experience both sides thestaff labor spectrum gives me the As ability to SCG Policy issues are the purview of the Board of Directors view difficult issues consider viewpoints find consensus Sun effort City Grand a wonder I would like everyobjectively, community member all to know what and an incredible team it is to isput At the end of the day my goal as a Board member is to make Capital and enhancement building projects are completed in a timely manner solutions providing the most good to the greatest number. and maintaining a possible for all residents. on the Board Election every year so I want to extend a personal thankbuilding you to my own team Appropriate cost control is exercised for all large-scale building projects evident. However, life in SC Appropriate funding sources are available for all large-scale building projects We must continue making SCG a premier age-restricted living members for making it all happen. necessary in order to ensu SCG remains at the forefront of addressing issues such as water sustainability and we community. I believe I can be a significant contributor to this goal as is your residents. My goal will be to

Board Member.

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Thursday, March 5➜SOLD OUT Thursday, April 2➜SOLD OUT Thursday, May 7

GRANDTV INFORMATION BE IN THE KNOW

Be in the Know. Tune into COX channel 1960 or visit suncitygrand.com for updated material on all things Grand! Don’t forget all Board Meetings and Workshops are streamed live on suncitygrand.com

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Access video archives by visiting suncitygrand.com n Click Grand Lifestyles. n Click on Grand Communications. n Click GrandTV. n Click GrandTV Videos.

Enjoy!

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? GRANDTV IS CURRENTLY FILLING VOLUNTEER POSITIONS. No experience is required – as training is provided. If you are interested contact us at communications@scgcam.com

WE ARE LOOKING FOR GUESTS We are currently seeking guests for our Classic Car Show & Grand Cooking Show. If you have a classic car or would like to cook on one of our shows contact Adam Nunez at adam.nunez@scgcam.com.

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SSUN UN UN CCITY ITY TY GGRAND GR GRAN RAND

FRIDAY-SATURDAY

MAY 1–3

THE 32ND ANNUAL HISTORIC ROUTE 66 FUN RUN FEATURING THE SOUTH RIM OF THE GRAND CANYON $

567double occ

KINDRED TOURS Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

THE 32ND ANNUAL HISTORIC ROUTE 66 FUN RUN FEATURING THE SOUTH RIM OF THE GRAND CANYON www.gokingman.com/event-66funrun

Historic Route 66—once dotted with mom & pop shops, neon signs and eclectic roadside attractions—tells the story of America’s historical move west.

Contrasted with the other highways of its day, the creation of this 2,448-mile “super highway” in 1926, did not follow a traditionally linear course. Instead its diagonal path linked hundreds of rural communities across eight states and became the principal east-west artery, making it the Main Street of America.

Like the country that the road traversed, history was made, and imprints were left by the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, the war years, and the road trips of the fifties and sixties. In 1939, John Steinbeck proclaimed Route 66 as the “Mother Road” in his classic novel, The Grapes of Wrath, which depicted life during the Great Depression. When the movie was made just a year later, it immortalized Route 66 in the American

consciousness. Then, on the heels of the depression, came the Dust bowl of the Midwest, where 200,000 people traveled Route 66, the road to opportunity, migrating to California in search of a new life. As World War II broke out, troops, equipment and products were transported across Route 66 to California, and when the war ended in 1945, the Mother Road brought home thousands of postwar motorists packing up the family for summer vacations. The lure of the Route has been immortalized in the hit song, “Get Your Kicks on Route 66,” performed by Nat King Cole, the Rolling Stones and many others, and during the 60’s the television series, “Route 66,” brought the Route to life for families across America. Even with all that Route 66 had been to America over the years, the building of Interstate 40 not only changed the course of transportation, but it lead to the death

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of many communities that were bypassed one by one from the mid-70’s to the final bypassing of Williams, Arizona in 1984. The first Fun Run—a three-day celebration of the Mother Road—was held in 1988, with hundreds of cars cruising the longest unbroken stretch of historic Route 66. More than 800 show-stopping vehicles are expected to make the 140-mile journey of the 32nd Annual Historic Route 66 Fun Run. Anything with wheels that runs is welcome, and we’ll be there looking sharp in our Ford Transits!

See page 72 in ticketed for itinerary.

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50'S ROCK & ROLL BAND Take an authentic trip back to the ‘50s with Minnesota’s own Holy Rocka Rollaz!

If you love the rock ‘n’ roll music of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Brenda Lee, Patsy Cline, Eddie Cochran, Bill Haley & The Comets (and many more!) — then you have found your DREAM band!

There’s nothing but PURE EARLY AMERICAN ROCK ‘N’ ROLL ABOUT THEM.

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$20/PERSON FRONT OF HOUSE | $17/PERSON BACK OF HOUSE 6:30 P.M. CASH BAR | 7 P.M. PERFORMANCE Tickets available online at www.suncitygrand.com or at the Activities desk.

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EVENT

Happy Hour DATE OF EVENT

January 23

LOCATION OF EVENT

Chaparral Center ATTENDANCE

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Happy Hour in Sun City Grand is always a great time! Residents enjoyed music and karaoke with DJ Garyoke, drinks, food and snacks, along with the company of their fellow neighbors and friends.

Look for information in the Grand Lifestyles magazine for upcoming Happy Hour events, mark your calendars!

The Grand Team “We Sell Miracle Homes�

Treedah Magee 623.229.8302

Jeff Swarens 602.380.7366

Deah Hendriksz 425.407.2800

This Team Has GRAND Experience www.thegrandteam.com

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Each office independently owned and operated.

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NOW STOPPING AT

SUN CITY GRAND ARRIVE AT PICK-UP LOCATIONS 10 MINUTES EARLY

8:45AM & 12:45PM DAILY SONORAN PLAZA SUN CITY GRAND SONORAN PLAZA PARKING

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9:50AM & 1:50PM APPROXIMATE ARRIVAL 3PM & 7PM DEPARTURE

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Come out and enjoy the evening with music, friends and fun!

Call 480-649-6306 Or visit HarrahsAkChin.com Free Ride and $10 Slot Play!

Must ride the bus to receive any motorcoach program offer.

Must have a valid Caesars Rewards® card to redeem offer.

Must be 21 or older and have valid photo ID to ride and redeem offer. Must meet minimum play requirements. Schedules and locations subject to change. Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino Management, at their discretion, reserves the right to deny or reduce any offer or refuse any service to any guest. Know When To Stop Before You Start®, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-533-4700 or 1-800-NEXT STEP. ©2019 Caesars License Company, LLC

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Karaoke Night MARCH 10 & 24 APRIL 7 & 21 MAY 5 & 19 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Doors open at 5:00 p.m.

Palm Center Lobby – Palm Center Free – Open to ALL SCG Residents We hope to see you there.

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ARIZONA EDITION

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“Sun City Grand ~ I Live Here, I Work Here, I Know This Community!”

The Only Name For Sun City Grand Real Estate Is LEOLINDA.COM More Than 900 Sales In The Area Leolinda Bowers Rank Is In The Top 1% In Arizona.

Looking To Buy Or Sell Your Sun City Grand Home?

LEOLINDA BOWERS www. leolinda.com realtor@leolinda.com

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Office: 623-937-5701 Cell: 602-403-6865

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Hello Spring!

Join us at our

Spring Fashion Show Tuesday, April 7th Sagebrush Ballroom

Light Lunch & Fashion Show at 12:30 Shopping available after the show Tickets $25 per person Fashions Provided by

We accept all major credit cards, checks & cash

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CONNECT WITH THE COLONNADE

ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY SUPPORT

NOW AVAILABLE AT THE

COLONNADE

The shared common spaces include skill and activity stations, and the spacious memory support suites include private bathrooms and are beautifully designed with upscale, modern décor and bright, natural light, pleasing neutral colors and high-end furnishings.

Memory Support offers a variety of services including full housekeeping and laundry services, chef-prepared meals and snacks, and restaurant-style dining. A full life enrichment program caters to residents’ preferences and abilities. Other amenities include fitness classes, music and pet therapy, a full-service salon/barbershop and a private, enclosed memory garden with water feature.

Safety features include secure, card-access doors, personalized call pendants and 24/7 emergency call systems in bedrooms and bathrooms. And, The Colonnade campus is a gated community with restricted access and 24-hour security.

As people continue to live longer, the need for senior living services will increase substantially. If daily tasks such as housekeeping and cooking are becoming too much of a challenge for you or your loved one, there are options that could be better than living at home when it comes to quality of life, social life and wellness. Fortunately, there is a place that provides compassionate, safe and secure care right in your backyard with the opening of Assisted Living and Memory Support at The Colonnade, a Sun Health Life Plan community.

ASSISTED LIVING

MEMORY SUPPORT

Assisted Living at The Colonnade offers 26 beautifully appointed apartment suites as well as spacious common areas that provide another option for individuals who want to continue living active, independent lifestyles while accessing personalized support and assistance when needed.

Located in the same building is Memory Support at The Colonnade. With nearly six million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias and new diagnoses every 65 seconds, the need for quality Memory Support services continues to grow.

Caring, certified and licensed health professionals assist with activities of daily living, including showering, dressing, toileting, medication management, housekeeping services and scheduling and coordinating doctor’s appointments.

Residents benefit from the latest developments in caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Our intimate Memory Support community has low resident-to-staff ratios and sensory-based programming to reduce anxiety and promote cognitive functioning.

Residents have the flexibility to live each day on their own terms – enjoying the many community amenities, including activities, social outings and restaurant-style dining while receiving assistance when necessary to make their lives happier and living easier.

Qualified and compassionate caregivers are available 24/7 to offer care and comfort and are specially training to handle the unique challenges associated with memory loss. They practice a resident-centered approach to care, personalized to each individual.

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MOVE IN TODAY Both Assisted Living and Memory Support at The Colonnade provide caregivers, services and amenities that foster an environment where wellness and happiness come first.

“Joining our Assisted Living or Memory Support communities means more than just having a home,” said Dan Liguori, The Colonnade executive director. “It also means surrounding yourself with people who care. Our team of dedicated professionals treats you as an individual, catering to your different needs and preferences.”

If you or a loved one would like more information about the available options for Assisted Living or Memory Support at The Colonnade, schedule a tour by calling (623) 236-3750. For more information, visit either of the websites below: n SunHealthCommunities.org/TheColonnade-Assisted-Living n SunHealthCommunities.org/TheColonnade-Memory-Support

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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!

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YOUR DOOR Submitted by: Donna Grove

It’s 9:00 at night. You just got into your pajamas and sat down to watch your favorite TV show. There is a knock on your door. Who could that be? All your friends are certainly home, doing the same things you are. Someone must have the wrong house, so you decide not to answer it. Whoever it is will surely go away.

This is what CHAPS patrollers sometimes encounter when they try to notify homeowners who forget to close their garage doors. If CHAPS patrollers don’t get an answer when they knock, there are several concerns. First, we are looking out for your safety. An open garage door can invite someone to help themselves to your belongings that are kept in the garage. Next, it can welcome someone uninvited into your home, if you are like most people and leave the door between your home and the garage unlocked.

CHAPS patrollers would like to stop either of these from happening to you.

Patrollers are also concerned

that if the car is in the garage, and you don’t answer your door, that you might be in the home but hurt or otherwise unable to answer the door and need help.

It is for these reasons that we go to your neighbors to try to get someone to call you or contact you to make sure you are OK and can get the door shut. It has even happened that the owner had just left that day to return to cooler weather for the summer. It was good that a key holder was designated so we could get the door shut.

As a last resort, we call the police to check things out.

They will come out to the house and if the door is still open, and no one answers the door, they will try to enter the home to do a welfare check.

In 2019, CHAPS volunteers found 1197 garage doors opened, 36 of those resulted in the police being called because the homeowner could not be found. If there is a knock at your door, you don’t need to open the door if you are concerned about who might

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be there. Use the intercom or even just yell through the door. That is OK with us. Or better yet, keep your garage door closed at all times. Even an opening of several inches is enough for someone to enter.

Answering your door could also scare a burglar away.

If you would like to help us keep our community safe, join us. We meet the fourth Tuesday of the month in the Sonoran Plaza, at 1:30, or call the CHAPS office and leave a message. Training and a CAM car are provided for patrolling.

YOU’LL ALWAYS BE TREATED LIKE FAMILY...

AND WE LIKE OUR FAMILY!

Tom Ranalls • 623-695-5687 Kris Ranalls • 623-640-6199

TOM & KRIS RANALLS REALTORS tomrazhomes@gmail.com • krisazhomes@gmail.com SUN CITY GRAND RESIDENTS • FREE CONSULTATION ANYTIME

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FROM THE SOFTBALL CLUB

R E S U LT S Photo Credit Howard Summer Submitted by Judy Muller, Softball Club Secretary

Another Fall Season of softball is in the books for the Sun City Grand Softball Club. Despite having so many rain outs, the teams still had some good competition.

The champions in all leagues have been decided and here are the results.

The Blue League is made up of two Divisions, the National and the American. The National Division winner was Camino Del Sol. Managed

by Dave Michels and Gary

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Kuhlman, they credited their 14-1 winning season to not only good defense and pitching but a team batting average of .650. Rounding out our winners was Canyon State who won the American Division.

Managers Les Bonde and Steve Coffman credit their 10-3-2 winning season to never giving up, as 8 of their last games were won by 2 runs or less. They shared that it was their timely hitting and good base running that got it done.

In the Red League, two teams tied for first place, having

some tough competition throughout the season.

Managers for Liberty Buick, Jim Opyd and Jamie White and Swing Orthopedics, Greg Kastelic and Gary Stueber, all commented how evenly matched the teams were and that final team standings came down to the last games played in a hotly contested season. Both teams were appreciative of their Commissioners and every player who played on their teams.

The Saturday League champs,

Northwest Physical Therapy finished their winning season with 7 wins, 1 loss and 1 tie.

Their manager, Jerry Eastham, credits great pitching, solid fielding and .700 plus batting averages for their winning season.

In the White League the winning team was The Park at Surprise. Their manager, Roger Neumann, said they started out slow but remained in contention most of the way.

Winning 3 out of their last 4 games sealed their victory. He says the team’s “never give up” attitude capped a great season.

Monday, Feb. 10th kicks off the winter season for all the leagues at the Field of Dreams.

Our winter season runs through mid-April. We hope you take the time to pause from your day’s activities, enjoy a hot dog and watch some great senior softball.

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FROM THE LADIES GRAND NINERS GOLF ASSOCIATION

20 YEARS AS A CHARTERED CLUB OF SUN CITY GRAND Contributed by: Joyce Craft, SCG Resident Photos by: Joyce Craft, and Mary Beth Goldrick, SCG Residents

HISTORY OF OUR CLUB

All lady golfers in Sun City Grand were originally under the umbrella of the Grand Ladies Golf Association, which was an 18-hole league. In November 1998, six ladies got together to discuss the formation of a separate 9-hole ladies golf league. They were Connie Geil, Bernice Abrams, Raye Kent, Connie Mutton, Merline Lawrence and Joanne Jacques.

They decided to call the league the Ladies Grand Niners Golf Association.

These ladies along with the Sun City Grand Director of Golf at the time, Joe Edwards, were instrumental in getting the league started. Golf Pro, Jason Whitehill assisted with the weekly golf play, conducted golf clinics and provided sgolf tips to the members.

In January 1999, there were 75 members playing and by May 1999, the league had grown to 83. Now 21 years later, as of January 2020, there are 321 members.

In 2000, the process was initiated by Sue Richards, Ladies Grand Niners President, for the league to become a chartered club of Sun City Grand. The charter was granted on April 24, 2000. The official name of the league became Ladies Grand Niners Golf Association.

The club has continued to grow and welcomes new members as well as returning members each year to enjoy playing 9 holes of golf on Tuesday afternoons at 12:30 and 3:00 PM. Our season starts in October and continues until May. Desert Springs is our home course but we play on all 4 Sun City Grand golf courses.

Our goal is to have fun, make new friends and give back to the community while

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Celebrating Years 2000-2020 enjoying the game of golf. We expect our members to have a general knowledge of the rules of golf. During the year, our golf pros hold a series of free clinics for our members as well as provide “Rules of Golf” question and answers sessions. The golf pros and our club board work hard to help create an atmosphere of friendship and education resulting in the enjoyment of the game.

We believe in giving back to our community and have chosen two charities to support. We collect non-perishable food items during the month of November for Thanksgiving and donate these items to St. Mary’s Food Bank. Our major charity is “Operation Warm Heart”, where we provide holiday support to the children of families at Luke Air Force Base. In order to support this charity, we have weekly 50/50 drawings prior to golf, donate a portion of the entry fee for our annual Mah Jongg tournament and conduct a silent auction at our Holiday Brunch. In 2019 we provided holiday gifts to 70 children at Luke Air Force Base through their “Operation Warm Heart” and we collected almost 500 pounds of food for St. Mary’s Food Bank.

During the year, our club hosts neighboring 9-hole golf clubs at an Invitational Tournament and in turn our members are invited to attend tournaments at other clubs.

In March of each year, our club holds

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a Championship Tournament for our members. It is separated into three sections, the Presidents Cup for low net scores, the Club Champion for the low gross scores and new in 2020, the Executive Championship for low net on the Executive tees.

Each year an award called the “Finer Niner” is awarded to a member in recognition of their contributions to make the club better for all members.

We use our website to keep members informed of upcoming events, weekly winners, and the ability to sign up for weekly golf play and any special tournaments. Our website is also where we post a pictorial directory of all member and photos taken at all our fun events such as our Fall Kick Off, Holiday Brunch, Pizza Party, Championship Tournament and our fun time “Spring Fling” where dressing in costumes is optional.

We are excited about celebrating our 20th Anniversary as a Charted Club of Sun City Grand in 2020 and look forward to many more years of fun and friendship playing 9 holes of golf on our beautiful Sun City Grand golf courses.

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2020 Grand Series: The Black Market Trust 4 & 7pm – SP – SOLD OUT

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FanShield 500 Nascar 8:30am – SPP

Discover Hopi SPP – SOLD OUT

Wine Down 3pm – VC

Chat w/BOD & Board Workshop 1pm – SP AZ Diamondbacks Home Opener vs Atlanta Braves 5pm – SPP Barleens Take a Trip Through the #1 Hits 5pm – SPP – SOLD OUT Discover Hopi - SPP – SOLD OUT

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Annual Membership Meeting 3-5pm – SP

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Board Meeting – 1pm – PC Monthly Line Dance Social – 6:30pm – CM Wine Down - 3pm – VC Drama and Comedy Club – Cabaret Players Present: Grins n Giggles – 7pm – CM Discover Navajo – SPP – SOLD OUT

SCG Spring Garage Sale 7am – SPP

Chaco Culture National Historic Park – SPP

Drama & Comedy Club Present: Guys & Dolls 1pm – SP 7pm – SP

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1pm – SP 7pm – SP

Luke Days – Day #1 SPP Cimarron Nightclub Presents: The Divine Miss M – Bette Midler – 7pm CM – SOLD OUT Drama & Comedy Club Present: Guys & Dolls

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The 37th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Faire – SPP

St. Patrick’s Day Monthly Rock & Swing Dance – 7pm – SP

Discover Navajo – SPP – SOLD OUT

Drama and Comedy Club – Cabaret Players Present: Grins n Giggles – 7pm – CM

16th Annual Arts & Crafts Faire – 9am VC

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All items in red are Cancelled Meetings

All items in purple are Board Meetings

All items in black are Committee Meetings

All items in blue are Activities or Community Events

Chaco Culture National Historic Park – SPP

Drama & Comedy Club Present: Guys & Dolls 7pm SP

Discover Hopi SPP – SOLD OUT

Hello to Spring – A Ballroom Dance – 7pm CM

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Grand Movie Series – Peanut Butter Falcon 1pm – SP Drama & Comedy Club Present: Guys & Dolls 7pm – SP Cimarron Nightclub Presents: The Divine Miss M – Bette Midler – 7pm CM – SOLD OUT

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Discover Navajo – SPP – SOLD OUT

Drama and Comedy Club – Cabaret Players Present: Grins n Giggles 7pm – CM

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Market at Grand 9am – PC/VC

6th Annual SCG Car Show 9am – SPP

An Elegant Evening of Classical Music and Art 7pm – SP

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saturday

SP=Sonoran Plaza • SPP=Sonoran Plaza Parking • CC=Chaparral Center • CMP=Cimarron Center Parking • CM=Cimarron Center • AD=Adobe Spa • PC=Palm Center • GC=Grand Cafe • VC=Village Center • AM=Amphitheater Meeting dates are subject to change. Check www.grandinfo.com for the most up–to–date information

Chaco Culture National Historic Park – SPP

Drive in Movie On The Range 5:30pm – Desert Springs

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Drama & Comedy Club Present: Guys & Dolls 3pm – SP

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Drama & Comedy Club Present: Guys & Dolls 3pm – SP

Renaissance Festival 9:30am – SPP

Let’s Make Music – Cimarron Nightclub Presents: The Game Show 5:30pm – SP The Divine Miss M – Bette Midler – 7pm CM – SOLD OUT

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Fireside Chat 4pm – PC

Village Center Town Hall 10am - SP CHAPS General Mtg 11am – Pavilion Karaoke 5:30pm – PC Chicago the Musical at AZ Broadway Theatre 4:30pm – SPP

Luke Days – Day #2 – SPP

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Wine Down 3pm – VC

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Finance Advisory Mtg 8:30am – PC

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2020 Grand Series: The Black Market Trust 4 & 7pm – SP – SOLD OUT

The Wrigley Mansion Lunch & Tour – SPP

Conversations w/Ken 6pm – PC

Golf Advisory 2:30pm – PC

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Lifestyles Advisory 1pm – PC

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Country Western Dance 7pm – SP

SCG Trivia Night 5:30pm – SP – SOLD OUT

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ARC Committee 9:30am–PC

Long Range Planning 1pm – PC

Wine Down 3pm – VC

NRep 8am – SP

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friday

Rise and Sine Breakfast 8:30am – SP

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thursday

Block Watch 4:30 – SP

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wednesday

Karaoke 5:30pm – PC

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2020 Grand Series: The Everly Brothers 4 & 7pm – SP– SOLD OUT

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tuesday

Disney in Concert at Symphony Hall 12:30pm – SPP

Discover Navajo – SPP – SOLD OUT

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2020 Grand Series : The Everly Brothers 4 & 7pm – SP– SOLD OUT

Fireside Chat 4pm – PC

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21st Annual Variety Show 3pm – SP

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Golf Advisory 2:30pm – PC

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Shopping Mesa Market Place 9am – SPP

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CHAPS General 1:30pm – SP

The Holy Rocka Rollaz 50’s Rock & Roll Band 7pm – SP

Karaoke Night 5:30pm – PC

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Finance Advisory 8:30am – PC

Karaoke Night 5:30pm – PC

Springtime in Southern California – SPP

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Wine Down 3pm – VC

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Wine Down 3pm – VC

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Wine Down 3pm – VC Grand Election Team Interviews – PC Conversations w/Ken 6pm – PC Springtime in Southern California – SPP

Covenants Committee Interviews – PC

Wine Down 3pm – VC

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Lifestyles Advisory 1pm – PC

Special Board Organizational Meeting 9am – PC Lobby Wine Down 3pm – VC Block Watch 4:30pm – SP

wednesday

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Board Workshop & Chat 1pm – SP

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The Wilcox Wine Trail & The Chiricahua National Monument – SPP

The Curious Savage 7pm – SP

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Pittsburg Pirates 11am – SPP

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Springtime in Southern California – SPP

Monthly Line Dance Social 6:30pm – CC

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West & Lunch – SPP

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The Curious Savage 7pm – SP Cimarron Nightclub Presents – Best of the Legends – 7pm – CC Barleens Rockin’ & Rollin’ Through the Years 4pm – SPP – SOLD OUT

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Spring Fling, A Monthly Rock & Swing Dance 7pm – SP

Grand Singers & Choral 2020 Spring Concert 7pm – SP

Rhythm Cats – Super Show Finale at the Silver Star Theatre – 4 pm – SPP

Market at Grand 9am-1pm – PCP & VC

saturday

All items in red are Cancelled Meetings

All items in purple are Board Meetings

All items in black are Committee Meetings

All items in blue are Activities or Community Events

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The Wilcox Wine Trail & The Chiricahua National Monument – SPP April Renewal – A Ballroom Dance 7pm – CC Spring Shred Day 8:30am – SPP

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The Curious Savage 7pm – SP Grand Movie Series-Maleficent: Mistress of Evil – 1pm – SP Rhythm Cats-Malt Shop Memories at the Silver Star Theatre – 4pm – SPP Cimarron Nightclub Presents Best of the Legends 7pm – CC

Springtime Hootenanny 7pm – SP

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Golf Advisory Committee Interview – PC

Country Western Dance 7pm – SP

SCG Trivia Night 6 pm – SP – SOLD OUT

Board Meeting 1pm – SP

ARC Committee 9:30am – PC

Dry Creek Scenic Byway & Up the Creek Bistro Wine Bar – SPP

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NRep 8am – SP

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friday

Long Range Planning 1pm – PC

thursday

SP=Sonoran Plaza • SPP=Sonoran Plaza Parking • CC=Chaparral Center • CMP=Cimarron Center Parking • CM=Cimarron Center • AD=Adobe Spa • PC=Palm Center • GC=Grand Cafe • VC=Village Center • AM=Amphitheater Meeting dates are subject to change. Check www.grandinfo.com for the most up–to–date information

Fireside Chat 4pm – PC

Covenant 9am – PC

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Springtime in Southern California – SPP

Fireside Chat 4pm – PC

Code of Conduct Committee Interviews – PC

Long Range Planning Interviews – PC

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Finance Advisory Mtg 8:30am – PC

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ARC Subcommittee Interviews – PC ARC Review Committee Interviews – PC SCG and Taylor Marie Fashion Show 12:30pm – SP Rise & Shine Breakfast 8:30am – SP

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tuesday

Lifestyles Advisory 1pm – PC

monday

The Curious Savage 3pm – SP

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Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Goldwater Lake SPP

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Grand Singers & Choral 2020 Spring Concert 3pm – SP

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sunday

april 2020

ADOBE AEROBIC SCHEDULE SUNDAY

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

SATURDAY

Aqua

Aqua

Aqua

Pure Jammin

8-8:50 am Linda

7:15-8:15 am Jeanne

Muscle Works

Core & More

Barre Express

Aqua

Aqua

Stretch, Flex

Aqua

Stretch, Flex

7-7:50 am Mitzi

6-6:45 am Sue

7-7:50 am Cynthia

7-8 am Michele Z

Aqua

Cardio Interval

& Balance

8-9 am Michele Z

Advanced Pilates*

7-7:50 am Maggie

9:15-10:15 am Georjia

Interval Maxx

Aqua

8-9 am Jan

Stretch & Relax 9-10 am Marcy/Sherry

10-10:50 am Maggie ™

Zumba

10:15-11:15 am Laurie

Adv. Stability Ball*** Intro to Yoga* 10:15-11:15 am Marcy

Pure Burn

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

2-6 pm

FRIDAY

Aqua

8-8:50 am 8:30-9:15 am Cynthia Sherry Beg. Strength

Dance Club

THURSDAY

Barre Express 6-6:45 am Sue

Meditation

TUESDAY

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

Rusty Hinges H2O 11:15-12 pm Maggie

Yoga*

12:50-1:50 pm (28 Max) Renee

PWR! Moves* 2-3 pm Therese

Chair Yoga* 3-4 pm Therese

11:30-12:30 pm Sherry

7-7:50 am Mitzi

7-7:50 am Cynthia

7-8 am Michele Z

Aqua

Cardio Interval

8-8:50 am Linda

8-9 am Michele Z

Beg. Strength & Balance

Pilates*

9:15-10:15 am Jerry

7-7:50 am Maggie

Aqua

10-10:50 am Maggie

Core Cardio 8-9 am Jan

Adv. Stability Ball***

Yoga/Pilates*

10:15-11:15 am Marcy

9-10 am DeAnn

Pure Burn

DeAnn Beg. Back Strength & Flex*** Rusty Hinges H2O 2-3 pm

Beg. Stability Ball***

11:15-12 pm Maggie 12-1 pm

Aqua

1-2 pm

4-5 pm Marcy

Grandettes

4-4:50 pm Sherry

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

Grandettes

4-4:50 pm Maggie

2-3 pm Therese

Adv. Back Strength & Flex***

Chair Yoga*

4-5 pm Marcy

3-4 pm Therese

5:45-8:45 pm

Aqua

Aqua

PWR! Moves*

Adv. Back, Strength, Flex***

Aqua Bootcamp Int. Stability Ball*** Grandettes

Body Blast

Zumba

8-9 am Jan

9:45-10:45 am Laurie

Yoga*

Grandettes

9:30-10:30 am Jerry

12-1 pm

Pure Burn

1-2 pm

Grandettes Grandettes 2-3 pm

Grandettes 3-4 pm

Jerry

Rusty Hinges H2O 11:15-12 pm Maggie

Grandettes 12-1 pm

Yoga* 1-2 pm Renee

Grandettes 2-3 pm

Grandettes 3-4 pm

Beginner Tap

4-4:50 pm Mitzi

4:30-5:30 pm Marcy

2-3 pm Marcy

3-4 pm Marcy

Grandettes

4-4:50 pm Maggie

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

Grandettes

3-4 pm Marcy

8:30-9:30 am Michele Z

Rusty Hinges Land 10:30-11:30 am 1-1:45 pm Maggie

7:15-8:05 am Michele

7-8 am DeAnn

10:30-11:30 am Interm. Back, (Amphitheater) *** Strength & Flex Jeanne 11:15-12:15 pm Marcy Zumba

10:30-11:30 am (Amphitheater) Rusty Hinges Land Jeanne 1-1:45 pm Muscleworks Maggie 11-12 pm

Marcy

7-7:50 am Cynthia

5:45-6:45 pm (Sponsored by Grandettes)

Grandettes

6:45-8:45 pm

5:45-8:45 pm

5:45-8:45 pm

Information for Grandettes: 507-382-7006

# Reserved for Drama Club Practice

$2.00 Classes

*$3.00 Specialty Class

***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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CIMARRON AEROBIC SCHEDULE SUNDAY

MONDAY

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

6-6:45 am Chris

Roll and Release Pure Jammin 7-8 am 8:30-9:30 am Jeanne

Deep Water 8:30-9:30 am Cynthia

Stretch & Tone

Chris

Low Impact Total Body Conditioning 8-9 am Chris

Dance Fitness

8-9 am 9:45-10:45 am (Gila Room) Sherry Therese

WEDNESDAY

5:45-6:45 am Nat

Kataflex

7-8 am Jeanne

7-8 am Nat

Pure Jammin

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

Deep Water 8:30-9:30 am Linda

Jeanne

9:45-10:45 am Chris

Stretch & Relax

Sport Cycle

Stretch & Relax 10-11 am Maggie

Tai Chi* 11-12 pm John

Barre Above 12-1 pm Michele Z

Happy Hips 1-2 pm Therese

Cardio Tone Lite 2-3 pm DeAnn

Yoga/Pilates*

5:45-6:45 am Nat

Pure Strength

Roll & Release

9-10 am Maggie

THURSDAY

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

Deep Water

Chair Yoga* 8:30-9:30 am 11-12 pm Sherry

TUESDAY

11-11:50 am Chris

Beginner Jazz 12-1 pm Sponsored by Grandettes

Qi-Gong-Bagua Workshop* 1-2 pm Tina

Yoga* 1-2 pm Jerry (Gila Room)

8-9 am Jeanne

Deep Water 8:30-9:30 am Cynthia

Pure Power 9-10 am Jeanne

Suspension on the Green** 9-10 am (Limit 8) Nat

Zumba™ (Gila) 10-11 am Therese

Stretch & Relax 10-11 am Maggie

Zumba™ 3-4 pm Jerry

Gentle Yoga*

3-4 pm DeAnn

8:15-9:15 am Mitzi

Deep Water 8:30-9:30 am Linda

9:30-10:30 am Laurie

Why Food Matters!

Workshop***

8:15-9:15 am DeAnn

Beg. Strength and Balance

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

8-9 am Maggie

Dance Fitness

Deep Water

10:30-11:30 am Therese

8:30-9:30 am Cynthia

Yin Yoga* 9-10 am Jeanne

Stretch & Relax 10-11 am Maggie

Pure Cycle

PWR! Moves*

10:45-11:45 am Jeanne

2-3 pm Tina

11:30 am-12:30 pm Therese

Pure Jammin

10-12 pm Melissa

11 am-12 pm Therese

Pilates* 12-1 pm Jerry

Chair Yoga*

Zumba™

1-2 pm Therese

3-4 pm Jerry

Tone Zone

Gentle Yoga*

2-3 pm DeAnn

4-5 pm Jerry

Cardio Tone Lite

4-5 pm Jerry

Cycle & Core

Yoga*

Zumba™ Toning

Qi Gong/ Body Blade*

Zumba™ 3-4 pm Debbie

Stretch, Flex & Tone

Hatha Yoga**

2-3 pm DeAnn

7:15-8:15 am DeAnn

7-8 am Jeanne

12-2 pm

2-3 pm DeAnn

Muscle Works

6-6:45 am Jeanne

Pure Strength

Grandettes

Tone Zone

Pure Cycle

7-8 am Jeanne

11-12 pm Nat

Cardio Tone Lite

SATURDAY

Pure Core

Kataflex

12:15-1:45 pm (30 Max) Claudia

FRIDAY

3-4 pm DeAnn

4:15-5:15 pm Sue

Information for Grandettes: 507-382-7006

# Reserved for Drama Club Practice

$2.00 Classes

*$3.00 Specialty Class

**$5.00 Specialty Class

***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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PRESENTATIONS MARCH 11 • WEDNESDAY • SEMINAR

MARCH 19 • THURSDAY • PRESENTATION

Learn about the changes to the industry, scams to watch out for and your options to ending a timeshare legally and forever. RSVP (833) 344-8387 to reserve your seat.

Viking Cruises - Join SCG resident Terry Johnson in learning more about the Viking difference on ocean and river cruises, including the NEW Viking Expedition sailings to Antarctica, the Arctic and the Great Lakes beginning in 2022! RSVP 623-556-8010 or terrystrvls@gmail.com to reserve your seat.

THE TRUTH ABOUT TIMESHARE

FREE | 10:00 a.m. | Palm Center

TRAVEL INFORMATION SESSIONS

MARCH 12 • THURSDAY • SEMINAR

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

Please join Patrick Duffy, Associate VP- Investments, for a complimentary seminar on 2020 market update and what to expect! Get an in depth perspective on current market conditions. We will look into the equity and bond markets, trade and current economic conditions and forecasts. Please RSVP at (623) 385 8517 or by email at pduffy@ffec.com.

LIVING TRUST SEMINAR

FIRST FINANCIAL EQUITY CORP

FREE | 10:00 a.m. | Palm Center

MARCH 18 • WEDNESDAY • PRESENTATION

GENERAL LIVING TRUST

Living Trusts vs Wills ... Straight Talk — New to SCG, this class has helped thousands of Arizonans at every income level to protect themselves from probate. Learn what to do and save 50+% on expert estate planning docs.

Schedule a free review of any Will or Living Trust. See Ad on page 11.

RSVP: 623-853-6775.

FREE | 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. | Palm Center

MARCH 19 • THURSDAY • PRESENTATION

TRAVEL INFORMATION SESSIONS

Icelandic Adventure with Collette Tours - SCG resident Terry Johnson is escorting an Icelandic adventure, June 8 - June 17, 2021. Discover the dramatic contrasts, from ethereal lava fields and thundering waterfalls to charming coastal villages. RSVP 623-556-0810 or terrystrvls@gmail.com to reserve your seat.

FREE | 10:00 a.m. | Palm Center

APRIL 13 • MONDAY • SEMINAR Planning is essential-Do 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. 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 Firm RSVP 480-809-1014 info@dworniklawaz.com FREE | 10:00 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza

APRIL 16 • THURSDAY • PRESENTATION

GENERAL LIVING TRUST

Living Trusts vs Wills ... Straight Talk — New to SCG, this class has helped thousands of Arizonans at every income level to protect themselves from probate. Learn what to do and save 50+% on expert estate planning docs.

Schedule a free review of any Will or Living Trust. See Ad on page 11.

RSVP: 623-853-6775.

FREE | 9:00 a.m. | Palm Center

MAY 11 • MONDAY • PRESENTATION

GENERAL LIVING TRUST

Living Trusts vs Wills ... Straight Talk — New to SCG, this class has helped thousands of Arizonans at every income level to protect themselves from probate. Learn what to do and save 50+% on expert estate planning docs.

Schedule a free review of any Will or Living Trust. See Ad on page 11.

RSVP: 623-853-6775.

FREE | 9:00 a.m. | Palm Center

CITY OF SURPRISE

www.surpriseaz.gov 623.222.1000

Non-emergency City of Surprise Police 623.222.4000

COMMUNITY LIFE SAFETY EDUCATION DIVISION 14250 W. Statler Plaza Ste. 101 Surprise, AZ 85374 P: 623.222.5400 F: 623.222.5002

Non-emergency City of Surprise Fire 623.222.5000

Mayor’s and Council’s Office 623.222.1300

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GRAND LEARNING Information and Registration at 623-546-7470 or grandlearning.org

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Southwestern and Eastern Painting (formerly Rocky Mountain Art) Acting Sound Engineers Behind the Curtain– A Stage Managers Life Watercolor Painting Acrylic Painting Painting with Alcohol Ink

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HISTORY:

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James Madison Desert Foods

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While it may seem like Spring is almost over…this is a list of classes that all start in March and April… and there’s a few seats left!

FOODIE DELIGHTS:

EXPECT

YOUR MIDWEST CONNECTION

AmyN@LongRealty.com www.AmyN.LongRealty.com SCIENCE AND TECH: Astronomy

WRITING/READING:

Publishing Your Fiction or non-Fiction Novel Summer Grand Learning Courses will start in May (more info to follow) – and will include Part 3 of Sound and Image: The History of Music in Film. This is a fabulous journey through your favorites…there was singing and humming along in Part Two…but you didn’t have to go to Part 1 or 2 to appreciate the offerings in Part 3! Save your Wednesday afternoons for this special offering.

If you like lively (sometimes rowdy!) discussion, try Current Events Roundtable…your Tuesday mornings won’t ever be the same!

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS 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. Check out our web site – scgarmedforcessupportgroup.org for our upcoming club socials, membership meeting dates, our Veteran Coffee Chat dates and our major Veterans Golf Event Fundraiser coming in March 2020. Contact us at afsginfo@aol.com or call 623–398–5242 for more information.

“We shall never forget”

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 most weeks on Tuesday mornings at 9am and Wednesday evenings at 7pm. Check www.scgbocce.com for the updated schedule. 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 900. Come out and join us.

BON APPETIT DINNER CIRCLE

Meeting Information: The 3rd Saturday of the month groups of 6 or 8 or 10 meet in members’ homes for dinner, November thru June. Host duties and guests alternate each month. Interest Group Description: We provide opportunities for making new friends and enjoying a meal together. The host furnishes the entrée and beverages…the guests contribute the appetizer, salad, and dessert.

We have two meeting per season where everyone is invited to a potluck so we can all meet each other and visit. Many lasting friendships have been created.

Contact(s) for Interest Group: Bonnie Bankofier, bonniebankofier@gmail. com, 623–556–0671

BOOMERS

Boomers Club is a 600+ member social club open to ALL Sun City Grand residents. Our goal is to have fun with new and newer friends! Check out our monthly events that include happy hours, ladies’ luncheons, men’s breakfast, men’s luncheons, Sunday brunches and convertible rides! In addition to dances throughout the year, we offer many special events like trivia game nights, hand and foot night, stargazing, a chili cook–off and we have book clubs and card groups. We add activities and events for members throughout the year. New ideas and volunteers are welcomed and encouraged! Visit www.scgboomers. com for more info about upcoming events and to join us! Annual dues are $10 per person. We look forward to meeting you!

addressing your computer or devices issues, available Tuesday afternoons from 12:30pm until 3:30pm, all year long; Ten Special Interest Groups (SIGs), each addressing a specialty with popular appeal; Monthly Meetings, Coffee Chats, Special events etc. with presentations covering a wide variety of topics; Classes that will answer most questions on computer–related topics, including Apple products, PCs,, Devices, Smart Home, Writing, Photo, Graphics, Digital Scrapbooking, Cutting the Cord, Cyber Security etc. Dues are just $20 per year. For more info, visit: www.grandcomputers.org.

DANCE CLUB 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 about line dance lessons or the monthly social please contact Dale at rees4923@yahoo.com.”

BALLROOM LESSONS

Ballroom lessons are held with popular instructor, Jason Wong, each Tuesday at Cimarron Center from October through April. Lessons are for the kind of social dancing done at weddings and parties. There is no competition level or entertainment styles of dance. The 4–5 p.m. classes are for folks desiring beginning or refresher levels. The 5:15 classes are for dancers who have completed the basic level and wish to add steps and improve technique. NEW: Ballroom has added a 45–minute lesson before each Ballroom Dance. The lesson, with Jason Wong, is free with paid admission. For information about the SCG Dance Club visit our website: scgdanceclub.org. For information about ballroom lessons contact Arline at inmana@cox.net.

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

GRAND DEMOCRATS

The Grand Democrats mission is to establish a strong presence in the community in order to ensure a voice in local Democratic politics; to prepare for upcoming elections by supporting local and national Democratic candidates; to develop relationships with state officials holding democratic values; and to inform members about important government issues and actions. Check out the Grand Democrats Interest Group’s website at www.granddems.org for opportunities to meet like–minded Democrats.

DOMINOES CLUB—EVERY MONDAY

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, Pat Johnson, 623–203–7713.

DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

The Sun City Grand Bridge Club is unique as we have 6 days a week of bridge, they include 3 sanctioned ACBL Duplicate games and 5 social games. All skill levels are welcome. We will again offer beginning bridge lessons starting March 4th lasting until April 8th. Our last bridge lessons were completely filled with a waiting list. The lessons will include Bridge Club Membership and the study book. View our website for more detailed information. www. scgbridgeclub.com. Bridge is a game that needs to be learned but is enjoyed from the very outset. What ever form you play, rubber or duplicate, bridge is stimulating for the brain and highly addictive.

The Drama and Comedy Club provides limitless opportunities for members to participate in the theater arts. Whether your interest is on stage or back–stage, there is a place for you. From acting, directing, props, set design and build, to make–up, hair styling, costuming, light and sound, and more, our members come together to make the magic of live performance happen. On the Main Stage, we produce multiple shows a year, including comedies, dramas, musicals and even a variety show. We also have special interest groups, including the Grandettes and Guys, the performance dance troupe of the club, and the Cabaret Players, who present three shows a year, with the unique distinction of performing comedies and farces with scripts in hand and in a smaller venue. For more information, contact Jeff Martini at 610–304–4129. Also visit granddrama.com to learn more.

GRAND COMPUTER CLUB

EUCHRE CLUB—EVERY THURSDAY

BRIDGE CLUB

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: 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; One–on–one technical help

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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 6:20 p.m. 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.

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS FISHING CLUB

Club members have fishing experience in all parts of the U.S., Canada and around the world. We meet from October through April. Meeting days, times, locations and club activities are shown in the Club Website www.scgfishing. weebly.com. 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. Members also enjoy social activities like a spring picnic and a holiday party. Please join our club or attend one of our meetings. Guests are always welcome. Dues are $20 per year. Feel free to contact President John Pierson (623–640–1694) or Vice President Skip Onstad (623–363–1313) with questions or comments.

For assistance with Grandkids fishing contact Paul Battiste (623–214–7729) , Mark Hamilton (971–801–5496) or Ron Turner (480–280–7867).

GARDEN CLUB

The annual Garden Club Field Trip replaces the March 19 meeting. If you have signed up, watch for Mary Jo’s emails about the trip. APRIL MEETING: The April 16, 2020 meeting features a favorite topic, “Your Gardening Challenges”.

Cherie Czaplicki, Master Gardener and Club President, will lead a Question & Answer session to help understand plant and gardening problems. We ask you to submit your question(s) with pictures to Cherie at cczaplicki@cox.net.

She’ll put together a slide show to help everyone learn more about what’s going on with our plants! As always, we meet in the Cimarron Center Gila Room with sign in at 8:30 am. NOTE: Your CAM card is required for admission, per CAM. Please bring brunch treats to share, the club offers coffee! Add to the fun by bringing your “extra” plants and gardening “stuff” to share at the

Plant Table free drawing for Club members at the end of our meetings! We welcome your gardening friends and neighbors to get to know us – one time guest $1. For your calendar, the club meets the third Thursdays of the months of Oct, Nov, Jan thru May and we take a Field Trip in March. Questions and info, contact Club President Cherie Czaplicki at 623–975–5397 or cczaplicki@ cox.net.

GLASS ARTS

The Grand Glass Arts Club is welcoming new members. Whether you aspire to make a beautiful stained–glass window for your home, design a mosaic masterpiece for your patio, or enjoy creating a one–of–a–kind fused glass gift, the Grand Glass Arts Club encourages you to explore the world of glass art. The first step is to join the club by going to the website (www. grandglassarts.com) and ‘clicking on’ the Application tab or you may stop by the glass arts studio for a tour and complete your application then. Next, you will be contacted by the Education Co–chairs to schedule your New Member Class – a two–day orientation to glass arts during which you will complete your first glass art project! Contact Sue Allyn or Connie Tesar at education@ grandglassarts.com for additional information.

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—COUPLES PUTTING CLUB

The couples putting club is open to all SCG couples. You don’t have to be a golfer to come join in the fun. All skill levels welcome. We meet on the large putting green at Cimarron on the second Saturday of the month September through May excluding October. We hold two sessions one at 8 o’clock and one at 10 o’clock. Visit our website for information at scgcouplesputtingclub. weebly.com. See you on the green.

FRIDAY • APRIL 24 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 pm. $5 Per ticket

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS GOLF—LADIES GRAND NINERS

Club Website: www.ladiesgrandniners.com Meeting information: The Ladies Grand Niners membership year is July 1– June 30. We play golf in a shotgun format on Tuesdays, November through May. Based on availability, members sign up to play at either 12:30 or 3. In the summer months, members can choose to play 9 holes of golf between 6–7AM or 18 holes at 7 AM. Members are required to play with the Ladies Grand Niners a minimum of five times and establish a 9–hole Handicap in order to be eligible to play in the annual tournament (held in March each year). A 9–hole handicap is also required to be eligible for prizes in any of our monthly Play of the Day events. Club Description: Ladies Grand Niners currently has 345 members who prefer to play 9 holes of golf instead of the traditional 18 holes of golf. Although Desert Springs is our home course, we also play Cimarron, Granite Falls North and Granite Falls South during our season. We play by USGA Rules and expect our members to have a general knowledge of the Rules of Golf and some golf experience. Our motto is “Fun, Friendship, and Golf”!

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 year–round league with a morning and afternoon shotgun start time from November thru March and morning only April thru September. 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 Carol Eberhart. To learn about GLGA, go to our website: www.glga–grandladiesgolfassociation.golfgenius.com Or, feel free to contact our Membership Director, Nancy Foy at 831–277–5310 or 623–505–3338.

Membership applications are also available at Granite Falls Golf Course and Sonoran Plaza just left of the library entrance.

HIKING

Interested hikers are welcome at our monthly general meeting, held the first Monday of the month from October through May. Learn more about the club, upcoming hikes and tips for more enjoyment and safety in your hikes. More information at president@scghikers.org or hikedirector@scghikers.org.

HORSESHOES

Are you kidding me? We don’t have Horseshoes here? Yup…WE DO! We play at 8 AM every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and we always need more Lady and Men pitchers so come join us by the Baseball Field. Just “show up” at the 5 pits beside the Del Webb Ballpark on W. Mountain View Blvd, just west of N. Goldwater Ridge Dr. We have all of the equipment (and we’ll teach you).

IOWA INTEREST GROUP

Contact for Interest Group: Ginger Pollock 623–512–3637, gingerandjohn@ hotmail.com. Meeting Information: These are meeting dates requested and planned for the 2019–2020 season: (Specific dates and location in Grand announced when approved by the Activities Office) mid–November 5–7PM at private home (if you have not received email then contact us,) mid–January 4:30 to 9PM, mid–February 4:30 to 9PM, and late March Potluck Picnic – 3:30 to 7PM at the Pavilion. Make sure we have your email to receive details for each event. Interest Group Description: The Iowa Interest Group was established as a social group to allow people with an Iowa connection to gather. It provides the opportunity for people to meet with current friends, create new friendships and possibly find old friends or acquaintances. The warmth and generosity of Iowa is seen in the people attending. Again, all people with an Iowa connection are welcome.

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.

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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. Email president@grandlanguageclub.com or Joe Ricci, 623–594–2031.

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 use of club bowls) we offer. See more information on Grandinfo.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

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. We as a club offer lessons usually in April and again in October. 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; Betty Paulsen, Vice Pres. 206–730–1255; Fern Bentkover, Secretary 623–546–6248; Gail LaBelle, Treasurer 623–214–9839.

PAPER ARTS & MEMORIES EVERY MONDAY

Are you interested in trying a new hobby with minimal investment in tools and maximum support from friendly crafters? The Paper Arts and Memories Club (PAM) is for you! Come join us to learn, create and share greeting cards, paper crafting, digital and regular scrapbooking, mixed media, and more.

PAM gives members access to a variety of tools and equipment, including stamps, inks, punches, embossing folders and dies. If you don’t know what those are, members will help you learn! We offer a new member orientation, and a variety of low–cost classes year round. Whether you are a novice or skilled, we have something for you. Our friendly members are always happy to assist you. Come visit us on Mondays and take a tour. And, stop by our Card Boutique on Mondays from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. where you will find a variety of handcrafted greeting cards for sale. For more information, visit our website at www.paperartsandmemories.com. So why not join us, just for the FUN of it?

We look forward to meeting you!

Chaparral Center | Hopi and Pima Rooms | 8 a.m –2 p.m.

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!

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS 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 Ron 708–415–2063 or 623–399– 9083 or Stuart 206–245–5142.

POKER CLUB

Come join us for various poker games. We offer Texas Hold–Em, 7 Card Stud, Omaha Hi–Lo throughout the week, with buy–in costs ranging from $10 to $30. For a small fee, we can arrange lessons to help you learn the game.

Additional cash games are available and all residents are welcome to play.

For more information, visit our website: http://scgpoker.org or contact Paul Livernash, President, at plivernash@gmail.com or text him at 206–790–7655.

“MAY THE CHIPS BE WITH YOU!”

RAILROAD INTEREST GROUP

ALL ABOARD! The Grand Central Railroad operates every Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning from 9 to 11 during the operating season. Stop by and enjoy the sights and sounds of Garden (G Scale) Railroading at its finest. We’re located between the Chaparral Center and the Tennis Courts.

We have antique steam–style locomotives from 150 years ago to modern diesel locomotives as well as scale model buildings, people and accessories.

The Grand Central Railroad also has four night runs a year – Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. The complete “run schedule” is available on our website at www.GrandCentralRailroad.info. For more information or questions about joining our group please contact chairman@ GrandCentralRailroad.info.

GRAND REPUBLICANS

Frank Rizzo, President – president@grandgop.com, 602–697–8628 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.

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, Darlyne Posternack, membership@ scgshalomclub.com or 623–243–6900.

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.

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS 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.

STITCHERS—EMBROIDERY

The first Monday of every month is orientation and one on one training to teach new members how to use the embroidery machines. Upcoming classes: Swirly placemat, Edge to edge quilting in the hoop, Free–standing lace Easter eggs, Line–art floral, and Free–standing lace butterflies. Monthly meetings are held the second Monday of each month, September through May in the Stitchers room. Please stop in on any Monday for more information and to observe our creative projects. Grand Stitchers website is Grand Stitchers.org.

STITCHERS—NEEDLEWORK

Classes started back–up in October and will continue almost weekly until the end of March! In November we are offering classes in Beginning Knitting as well as Beginning Crochet. We are also starting a KAL (knit along) of a beautiful wrap on Thursday nights from 6 to 9 PM.

STITCHERS—QUILTERS

We are a community of quilters welcoming novice and skilled quilters. We offer classes and interest groups that will advance the skills of every quilter and provide a setting for developing friendships. Our monthly meeting is held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 9–11 AM. The “Show and Tell” part of the meeting, when members display and describe their quilting projects ranging from traditional, to emerging trends in quilting, is sure to inspire everyone who attends. You can find Quilters in the Stitchers Room in the Palm Center on Tuesdays 12 to 3 PM, and Wednesdays 9 AM to 3 PM. For more information contact Kris Minnick, Quilting Director Krisminnick75@gmail.com

STITCHERS—WEAVING

The Weaving group, is a community of experienced and novice weavers who are always welcoming new members. We will be offering Beginning Loom Weaving and Beginning Basket Weaving classes in February/March of 2020. Additional classes to be offered during the year will include Beginning Inkle Weaving, Basket Twinning, Paper Containers and Intermediate Loom Weaving. Monthly meetings are held on the first Saturday of each month at 12:00 PM, visitors are always welcome. You can find us weaving in the Stitchers Room in the Palm Center on Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 AM – 3 PM. Visit the Stitchers website, GrandStitchers.org, for more information or contact Carla Van Prooyen, Weaving Director at vanprooyenc@gmail.com.

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 are welcome for this great physical & mental exercise. Paddles & balls are provided, but tennis type shoes are required. Schedules are as follows: Sundays 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. except canceled in May – September; Mondays 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. in January – March and 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon in April – December; Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon; Wednesdays 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.; Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon except canceled every 3rd Thursday of each month; Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon; Saturdays 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. All sessions are played at the Gila Room of the Cimarron Center. For more detailed information please visit www. suncitygrand.com/tabletennis or call Dave Downs at 623–208–0116, or Apollo Chen at 623–215–7011.

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WISCONSIN INTEREST GROUP

Welcome to the adventurous, traveling, and fun–loving Wisconsin Interest Group. Visit our web site at www.wigazinfo.weebly.com to learn more about our year–long activities. You need not be from Wisconsin to join. If you would like to learn more, click on the ‘Contact’ tab from the site. You can also email us at wigmessage@gmail.com. On March 10, we will travel to Turf Paradise for a delectable Buffet with carving station of Breast of Turkey and Brisket of Beef.

Our Annual Adventure trip to Las Vegas from March 2–5 will include visits to Oatman, AZ, Grand Canyon West Rim, MOB Museum, Death Valley and Las Vegas Strip evening fun. The March breakfast at the Golden Corral is on Friday, March 27. Thanks to so many new members who have made Our group stronger and vibrant. To our ‘snowbird’ members who will be returning home in April, have a great Spring, Summer. Join our ‘closed’ Facebook page www. facebook/wisconsininterestgroup and post your activities and travel highlights.

MARCH 2 • 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

MARCH 2 ,9, 16, 23 & 30 • MONDAY • PAPER ARTS & MEMORIES

CARD BOUTIQUE

Visit the Paper Arts and Memories Club Card Boutique to find the perfect greeting card for every life event. You will find a variety of unique, beautiful, handcrafted cards for sale.

Chaparral Center | Outside the Hopi Room | 8 a.m. – 1 p.m

MARCH 2, 9, 16, 23 • MONDAY • ART CLUB

OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTING JANUARY WITH ANNE PORTER

This class is for Beginner to Advanced students. The class will stress composition and color mixing as well as how to bring your work to a professional level. It will include discussions and critiques about your strengths and weaknesses. Students use their own photos or may select from Anne’s.

Objective: Demonstrate varying techniques and materials, discuss principles of art and elements of composition while offering assistance, encouragement and suggestions. Check the website for a complete list of materials to bring to class.

Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org Four Mondays, 3 hr. sessions for $80 (Gold Member Fee $70) 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Art Club

MARCH 2, 9, 16, 23 • MONDAY • ART CLUB

PLEIN AIR WITH ED SPRAFKIN

This class meets outdoors on location at local, regional parks. (Please contact the instructor for location list). Work in a representational manner while learning about composition and design, color mixing, and atmospheric effects.

Must have transportation, portable easels, and are responsible for park access fees. This class is for beginner to advanced students. All mediums welcome.

Objective: Work in an outdoor location while creating a painting. Check the website for a complete list of materials to bring to class. Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org Four Mondays, 3 hr. sessions for $80 (Gold Member Fee $70) 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Art Club

MARCH 3 • TUESDAY • RAILROAD INTEREST GROUP

BREAKFAST MEETING

The Railroad Interest Group meets the first Tuesday of every month at 8 a.m. for breakfast and a short meeting at Betty’s Rooste, 14418 Meeker Blvd, Sun City West. All who are interested in “G Scale” model railroading are invited to attend. For more information and questions about joining the group, please contact chairman@GrandCentralRailroad.info

Tennis is a game for life!!! We welcome all levels of tennis players to our club. MARCH 3 • TUESDAY • TENNIS CLUB Play, enjoy lessons, drop–in, ladder play, competitive tennis events and fun. BOARD MEETING Socials! Meet new friends! With newly resurfaced courts, we are 400+ strong. 3 p.m. | Sports Building Check us out at: suncitygrandtennisclub.wildapricot.org. Peruse our website and see how you want to be involved. Membership is only $15.00/year.

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS MARCH 3 • TUESDAY • ART CLUB

NIGHT IN VENICE MASK WITH PAT O’BRIEN FOR ART CLUB MEMBERS

Get ready for the Masquerade! Choose to come to the class on February 20 OR March 3, NOT BOTH!! Create your own mask for our April Italian Masquerade Social called “A Night in Venice”! Supplies will be provided or you can bring bling from home you want to use! Syllabus and signup: http:// www.scgartclub.org 3 hour session on Tuesday for $45 (Gold Member Fee $35) 4:30–7:30 p.m. | Art Club

MARCH 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 • TUESDAY • DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

JOINTLY WITH OUR FITNESS CENTER STAFF PRESENT BEGINNING JAZZ DANCE CLASSES

Move that body in expressive and story–telling ways – head, shoulders, arms, hands, hips, legs, and feet! Jazz dance of today traces its roots to African ritual and celebratory dancing of at least 400 years ago. In partnership the Fitness Center Staff and the Drama & Comedy Club offer non–performing beginners classes in Jazz Dance on Tuesdays in March 12:00 to 1:00 PM in the Cimarron Aerobic Room. Men and women invited and encouraged to learn jazz dance and get a healthy workout at the same time. Contact Pat Tsotsos – ptsotsos@gmail.com or Ruth Carpenter – scgdanser@yahoo.com with questions or for information.

12–1 p.m. | Cimarron Aerobic Room

MARCH 3 & 16 • TUESDAY/MONDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

COMPOSE YOURSELF WRITING SIG

Read and Discuss Your Written Stores. Contact Gloria Young for additional information at CY@grandcomputers.org FREE | 1–3 p.m. | Palm Center, Phoenix Room

MARCH 4 • WEDNESDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

guidance. Check the website for the list of materials you need to bring to class.

Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org 6 hour session on Thursday for $80 (Gold Member Fee $70) 9:00 am–4:00 pm Art Club

MARCH 5 • THURSDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

GENEALOGY SIG

Watch Geoff Live – Using Legacy to Assemble a Family. Contact Leon Chapman for additional information at Genealogy@grandcomputers.org FREE | 3:30–5 p.m. | Chaparral Center, Computer Club Classroom

MARCH 5 • THURSDAY • SINGLES

SOUPER SUPPER

Enjoy home–made soups, rolls & butter and dessert. Dinner is followed by music

by Tru Memories for your listening and dancing pleasure. Cash bar available Please contact Sherm Kalina if you are interested in providing soup. Hosted by Sherm Kalina (503) 936–7578 and Melanie Betts (612) 275–7799. $15 Ticket deadline is Monday March 2. $15 | 6 p.m. | Cimarron Center

MARCH 5 & 12 • THURSDAY • GRAND PHOTO

LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY

The goal of this 2–session class is to provide the techniques, tips, and resources needed to capture landscape images that “stand out.” We will discuss: types of landscapes, composition, camera settings, filters, locations, and the best times to capture those “special moments.” All attendees will be assigned to go out to a favorite nearby location and take photos which incorporate ideas from the class and bring them in to share with our group in session #2. Sign up at https:// grandphotos.org/Classes Free with membership ($26) prior to registration $15 for non–members | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Grand Photos Studio,Village Center

GENERAL MEETING

“Save Your Brain Through Computer Gaming – Learn to Find, Load & Play Interesting, Stimulating & Fun Games in 2020” presented by Tom Shepherd in the Agua Fria Room, Cimarron Center. Contact Rich Gorczyca for additional information at president@grandcomputers.org FREE | 2–3:30 p.m. | Cimarron Center, Agua Fria Room

MARCH 4 • 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.

MARCH 4 • WEDNESDAY • GRAND PHOTO

INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPERS AND PRINTING

Create inexpensive high–quality prints of your best photographs. A hands–on beginner’s guide to understanding and selecting photographic print papers and printing on the Club’s Canon Prograf Printer. Sign up at https://grandphotos. org/Classes Free with membership ($26) prior to registration | $10 for non–members 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Grand Photos Studio, Village Center

MARCH 4 • WEDNESDAY • SINGLES

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

Contact Club President Gary Wilson (206) 619–0115 if you wish to attend 2 p.m. | Palm Center, Phoenix Room

MARCH 5 • THURSDAY • ART CLUB

PINK PARFAIT ROSE WITH RUTH STEWART

This class is a follow the leader type using water miscible oils on a prepared canvas. Note: Registration will close no later than the day before class. Walk– ins will not be accepted. More info on artist at ruthstewartfineart.com/ Objective: Students will complete a water miscible oil painting with teacher

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS MARCH 5, 12, 19 & 26 • THURSDAY • DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

JOINTLY WITH OUR FITNESS CENTER STAFF PRESENT BEGINNNG TAP DANCE CLASSES

Clicking and Thudding Feet, Shoes a Blur – the tap dancing of today shares many ancestors: African percussive dances, English “clog dancing”, the Spanish Flamenco, and of course, the Irish. In partnership our Fitness Center Staff and the Drama & Comedy Club offer non–performing beginners classes in Tap Dance on Thursdays in March from 5:45 to 6:45 PM in the Adobe Center. Men and women invited and encouraged to kick up those feet and make the dance floor vibrate. Contact Pat Tsotsos – ptostos@gmail.com or Ruth Carpenter – scgdanser@yahoo.com with questions or for information.

5:45–6:45 p.m. | Abobe Center

MARCH 6 • FRIDAY • ART CLUB

GRAND PAINT PARTY

This will be a fun event where you will learn to paint a beautiful painting in a relaxing environment. You’ll have a fun afternoon with the instructor walking each of you through the whole process. Includes all supplies to complete an acrylic painting on canvas. Any SCG Resident can sign up for this event at the Art Club. A coupon for 1 beverage of wine, beer, soft drink or water is included.

3 hr. session on Friday for $40 3 p.m.–6 p.m. | Art Club

MARCH 6, 20, APRIL 3, 10 • FRIDAY • ART CLUB

DRAWING THE HUMAN FIGURE NO MODEL

(Prerequisite: drawing 1 and 2 or equivalent) The approach of this class is like the Drawing Animals class in that photo references are used in the beginning to learn how to measure the proportions of the human body. Wooden manikins are used to train the student to transfer the three–dimensional subject to the flat surface and maintain the illusion of depth and solidity. Following that, sculpture is brought in to draw from to extend this capability. And finally, small life–like figures are made available to practice from as well. Objective: This class will prepare the student for actual life drawing if they wish to pursue it. Check the website for the list of materials you need to bring to class. Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org Four Fridays, 3 hr. sessions for $80 (Gold Member Fee $70) 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Art Club

MARCH 7 • SATURDAY • STITCHERS

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!

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

release their artistic talents through a bag of clay. Clay Arts members will be on hand to answer questions about being a part of this very unique group of neighbors. Clay Arts has again been invited to showcase our artists at Grand’s Music Club event on Saturday, March 7th, 2020. Be sure to stop and meet the artists at this very selective showing. The Grand Clay Arts Club welcomes you for a tour of our working studio or visit us on line at grandclayarts.com. You will be glad you did!

MARCH 8 • SUNDAY • SINGLES

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)444–9622 and Bob Spikes (503) 804–4300. Tickets for future events available 6:00 – 6:30 Get your $10 ticket by Monday March 2. $10 | 4 p.m. | Cimarron Center

MARCH 9 • MONDAY • ART CLUB

ADDICTIVE ALCOHOL INKS WITH EVELYN CARDONE MCPEAK

Grand resident since 2014 and having ‘retired’ her oils, pastels, etc., Evelyn was happy to continue her ongoing love of tennis and golf. Soon smitten by alcohol inks, she continues enjoying her newest healthy addition, always looking forward to sharing the joy of it. Objective: Begin or experiment further, using extraordinary Alcohol Inks on various surfaces. Step by step ink your personal take home frameable /hangable “work of ink”. Basic materials provided by instructor. Bring a can of air and your inks to spice things up. Arrive with your apron, gloves and paper towels at our Art Club Grand Studio 2 – ready to experience this fun medium together. Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org 3 hour session on Monday for $35 (Gold Member Fee $25) 1–4 p.m. | Art Club

MARCH 9 & 23 • MONDAYS • 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 970–216–8279 or sonid@msn. com for more information.

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

MARCH 7 & 8 • SATURDAY/SUNDAY • GRAND GLASS ARTS

MARCH 9 & 23 • MONDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

The glass arts club is welcoming new members! 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. The first step to creating your masterpiece is to join the club by going to grandglassarts.com and clicking on the ‘Applications’ tab or stopping by the glass arts studio to complete an application there. Next, you will be contacted by the Glass Arts Education Co–chairs to schedule your two orientation classes. The first class is the ‘Glass Arts Overview’ and helps you understand 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, and learn how to set up and use a grinder to perfect glass pieces. Questions? Contact Sue Allyn or Connie Tesar at education@grandglassarts.com for additional information.

9th—We will continue exploring and learning the Photoshop Elements workspace, looking at new features including “Colorize Photo”, “Smooth Skin”, “Open Closed Eyes”, “Haze Remove” and “Adjust Facial Features”. If you do not have more recent versions, you will need to work on the classroom computers.

23th—We will continue exploring and learning more about Photoshop Elements workspace. Be sure to bring a flash drive. The tasks we will cover will be especially useful in scrapbooking. Contact Jane Connors for additional information at scrapbook@grandcomputers.org

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

MARCH 7 & 14 • SATURDAY • CLAY ARTS

CLAY ARTS STUDIO

Grand Clay Arts is a “must see” at the 16th Annual Sun City Grand Spring Arts & Crafts Faire on Saturday, March 14, 2019. The Clay Arts Studio opens at 9:00 AM but the lines have formed before. Clay art lovers, and collectors of the works of many of our very own artists, have been known to come from both in and out of the community to secure that “one of kind” piece at a fraction of the cost they would have paid in a gallery. Sun City Grand residents see first–hand the talent and inspiration of their neighbors and how they, too, can

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FREE | 6–8 p.m. | Chaparral Center, Computer Club Classroom

MARCH 10 • TUESDAY • ARMED FORCES SUPPORT GROUP

VETERANS COFFEE CHAT

Check AFSG website for more info: scgarmedforcessupportgroup.org 8–9:30 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza, Palo Verde

MARCH 10–TUESDAY • MARCH 16–MONDAY • GRAND PHOTOS

COMPOSITION — COLOR

This year Grand Photos is offering a series of classes in the composition of photographs using the elements of design (line, shape, form, color, space, texture and value). We hope to engage the participants to think more about the creation of their images using these elements as we look closer at each one of them. March’s class will focus on “color”. First, we will look at some basic questions regarding color such as what it is, where you see it, different types of color and its impact and emotions on an image. The second session will be Grand Lifestyles | March 2020 | suncitygrand.com

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MARCH 10 & MARCH 17 • TUESDAY • GRAND PHOTOS

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY

This class is intended for beginner and intermediate photographers. In the first session, we will review what “Nature Photography” is, and see examples of suitable subjects, some of which might surprise you. You will learn about the kinds of equipment needed, from simple point and shoot cameras and smartphones to cameras with interchangeable lenses appropriate for different kinds of shots. Learn about proper focus and exposure, and appropriate depth of field. We will also discuss different outdoor lighting situations; specifically, color, intensity and direction of light. In the second session you are encouraged to bring a flash drive with 2 or 3 nature photos to share. Sign up at https:// grandphotos.org/Classes Free with membership ($26) prior to registration | $15 for non–members 10a.m.–12p.m. | Grand Photos Studio, Village Center

MARCH 10, 11 • TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY • ART CLUB

LANDSCAPES WORKSHOP IN WATERCOLOR WITH JOYE MOON

Joye Moon’s Watercolor Workshop will deal with exploring traditional and experimental watercolor techniques that can be incorporated into your individual style of painting. Leave your preconceived ideas of how to paint at home but do bring along an open mind and the willingness to experiment and have fun. Your landscape painting will consist of different textures found in nature, a variety of harmonious colors, perspective and depicting the quality of a sunny day. Masking fluid will be used extensively to create this painting.

Objective: You are sure to leave this workshop with newly found techniques as well as a renewed creative enthusiasm for painting. This workshop is appropriate for painters at an intermediate level to those painting for years.

Check the website for the list of materials you need to bring to class. Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org Two 6 hr. sessions on Tues. and Wed. for $135 (Gold Member Fee $125) 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | Art Club

MARCH 12 • THURSDAY • BOOMERS

TIME FOR SPRING TRAINING!

Royals vs Mariners. Surprise Stadium. $35 ticket for members and non members includes entry, great seat, a meal ticket and beverage. We will distribute tickets to you at events and have pick up spots when we get closer to the date. Go to www.scgboomers.com for details and to purchase your tickets! $35 | Surprise Stadium

MARCH 12 • THURSDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

COFFEE CHAT

“PC Tune Up LIVE” presented by Dan Wallen in the Pima Room, Chaparral Center. Contact Bob Babicke for additional information at vicepresident@ grandcomputers.org FREE | 8:30–10 a.m. | Chaparral Center, Pima Room

MARCH 12 • THURSDAY • COMPUTERS CLUB

GRAPHICS SIG

Learn different methods of creating a short video using apps on your phone or tablet. Contact Rita Skarbek for additional information at graphics@ grandcomputers.org FREE | 4–5:30 p.m. | Chaparral Center, Computers Club Open Use Room

MARCH 12 • THURSDAY • GRAND HIKERS

HIKING OPPORTUNITY

Brown’s Ranch, Cathedral and Amphitheater with Cholla Trail Loop.

McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Non–members may be allowed to participate by contacting the Hike Director at hikedirector@scghikers.org. Please wear hiking footwear, sunscreen and carry water and nutrition sufficient for a desert hike.

Carpool fee $8 | Entry/parking fees $0 shared by all riders.

MARCH 13 • FRIDAY • ARMED FORCES SUPPORT GROUP

SPONSOR RECEPTION DINNER, (INVITATION ONLY) VETERANS FUNDRAISER

Check AFSG website for more info: scgarmedforcessupportgroup.org 5–8 p.m. | Chaparral Center, Hopi, Pima Apache Rooms

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MARCH 13 • FRIDAY • COMPUTERS CLUB

NEW TO INVESTING GROUP

Come with key questions/concerns about investing. Topics will include investment types, investment terminology, managing risks and exploring investments for a portfolio FREE | 10–11:30 a.m. | Chaparral Center, Hopi Room

MARCH 14 • SATURDAY • ARMED FORCES SUPPORT GROUP

VETERANS FUNDRAISING GOLF EVENT DINNER AND RAFFLE

Check AFSG website for more info: scgarmedforcessupportgroup.org

MARCH 14 • SATURDAY • GRAND CLAY ARTS

SPRING SALE EXTRAVAGANZA

Grand Clay Arts will open it’s doors at 9:00 am for SCG’s annual Spring Sale.

Pots, plates, and home décor awaits the SCG buyer.

9 a.m.–2 p.m. | SC Grand Cera.m.ic Studio, SE of Chaparral Center.

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MARCH 14 • SATURDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

SPECIAL CLUB SATURDAY EVENTS

Open House and Tours of the Computers Club—All are invited to learn about the many benefits the Club offers. Take a tour for an ice cream cone from Grand Café on us! Contact Rich Gorczyca for additional information at president@grandcomputers.org FREE | 9–1 p.m. | Chaparral Center, Computer Club Rooms

MARCH 15 • SUNDAY • MINNESOTA INTEREST GROUP

SUNSET CRUISE ON LAKE PLEASANT

Boarding time, 5:30 pm. Music, cash bar, parking pass provided with paid registration. $26.00 per person, car pooling suggested to Pleasant Harbor front gate. RSVP to grandMN2016@yahoo.com by February 15.

MARCH 15 • SUNDAY • SINGLES

BOWLING

Join your friends at Uptown Alley 13525 N Litchfield Rd, Surprise 85379 for an afternoon of bowling and fun food. Your $26 ticket includes 2 hours of bowling including shoes – chips and dip, wings, quesadillas, sliders and soft drinks.

If you don’t want to bowl, you can attend for $15 and enjoy the food while cheering on your friends! Cash bar available. Hosted by Zakea Adams (319) 329–4222 and Pat Olszewski (814) 392–5371. Ticket deadline Monday March 9 $26 | 4 p.m. | Uptown Alley

MARCH 16 • MONDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

NEW TO COMPUTERS

“How to Understand Wi–Fi vs. Bluetooth vs. Cellular and How They Work for You” in the Mesquite/Palms in Sonoran Plaza. Contact Susan Lucas for additional information at new2computers@grandcomputers.org FREE | 10–11:30 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza, Mesquite/Palms Rooms

MARCH 16 • MONDAY • WASHINGTON INTEREST GROUP

MARINERS SPRING TRAINING GAME

Come join us for an afternoon of fun at Surprise Stadium. We will enjoy the Mariners vs. Texas Rangers sitting in the Legends Deck in right field. Open seating includes both sun and shaded seats. Price of $35 includes game, catered lunch and an adult beverage. Tickets are available by sending a check payable to Cathy Hennefer, 18237 N Estrella Vista Drive, Surprise 85374. Include a self addressed stamped envelope as well as your telephone # and email address. This event sells out every year, get your tickets early. Questions, contact Cathy at 206 920 7074. Come join your fellow Washingtonians for an afternoon of fun. $35 | 1 p.m. | Surprise Baseball Stadium

MARCH 16, 23, 30 • MONDAY • ART CLUB

MENTORING/COACHING ANY MEDIUM WITH DODIE RUFNER BALLENTINE

Dodie Ballantine is ready to help, upbeat and positive, in a supportive and fun atmosphere. Work on your own project in a medium you already know.

Objective: Need an energy boost for you as an artist?How about a shot of self confidence and direction? Bring your own painting, pastel, portrait, landscape, etc. in your own medium. Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org Three 3 hour sessions on Monday for $65 (Gold Member Fee $55) 1–4 p.m. | Art Club

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS MARCH 17 • TUESDAY • ART CLUB

WATERCOLOR RESCUE WITH JERRE SMITH

Students can bring in paintings they would like to fix or re–do. Or you can start a new painting and apply what you have learned in class from my “Steps to Creating a Great Painting”. –Jerre Smith. Objective: A full day class covering some of the things that commonly go wrong in watercolor paintings and how to fix or avoid them. Bring all of your usual watercolor supplies, a note pad, paintings you would like to improve, and/or materials for creating a new painting. Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org 7 hour session on Tuesday for $60 (Gold Member Fee $50) 9 an–4 p.m. Art Club

MARCH 18 • WEDNESDAY • ART CLUB DVD—WATER MEDIA TECHNIQUES: WATERCOLOR & GOUACHE

BY STEPHEN QUILLER 60 MINUTES Stephen Quiller demonstrate the properties, visual qualities, and handling characteristics of watercolor and gouache. He shows materials and techniques including wet–in–wet, drybrush, and washes Free for all SCG residents | 1 p.m.| Art Club Studio

MARCH 18 • WEDNESDAY • SINGLES

MARCH 19 • THURSDAY • SINGLES

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 Jan Clark (623) 810–2236 Rick Haskell (623) 810–5068. Get your $10 ticket

by Monday, March 16. $10 | 6 p.m. | Cimarron Center

MARCH 20 • FRIDAY • PET CLUB

INTERNATIONAL PET RESCUE

Our speaker will be Carolyn Brown, the International Rescue Co–Ordinator of Arizona Golden Rescue. She will be sharing “Joey’s Journey” – a love story of international rescue. Come hear this heart–breaking and heart–warming story and meet “Joey” who became a SCG resident last year after a near 6,000 mile journey from Harbin, China. Whether it’s from Mexico, China, Korea or Turkey learn the who, what and why’s of domestic and international rescue.

Come learn what the SCG Pet Club is all about and our efforts to help SCG residents connect with other pet owners and pet lovers. Guest are welcome.

Light refreshments provided.”

10 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza, Palms Room

PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBER MEETING

MARCH 20 • FRIDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

10 a.m. | Palm Center, Phoenix Room

General Aviation Interest. Contact Bill Homewood for additional information at Flight@grandcomputers.org

Get your questions answered and find out all that the Singles Club has to offer.

Hosted by Nick Naselli (847) 421–2769.

MARCH 18 • WEDNESDAY • GRAND HIKERS

HIKING OPPORTUNITY

Mule Deer/Wildlife Trails & Pond – EZ. White Tank Regional Park. Non– members may be allowed to participate by contacting the Hike Director at hikedirector@scghikers.org. Please wear hiking footwear, sunscreen and carry water and nutrition sufficient for a desert hike.

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

MARCH 19 • THURSDAY • GRAND PHOTO

PHOTOGRAPHIC CHINA TRAVELOGUE

Join your hosts, Dan & Nadine Wallen and Terry & Carol Larsen as they take you on an amazing visual journey from “Beijing to Shanghai”. This trip has history, romance, natural wonders, incredible photos, exotic places and Giant Pandas! Visit: Beijing and the Forbidden City; Xian and the Tera Cotta Warriors; Chengdu and the Giant Panda research center; the Yangtze River and the 3 Gorges Dam; and, of course, Shanghai.

FREE | ALL WELCOME | 7 p.m. | Chapparral Center, Apache Room

MARCH 19 • THURSDAY • TENNIS CLUB

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

5–8 p.m. | Cimarron Center, Agua Fria Room

MARCH 19 • THURSDAY • COMPUTERS CLUB

NEW TECHNOLOGIES SIG

“Bad Actors in Cyberspace”. Contact Joe Parla for additional information at NewTech@grandcomputers.org.

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

MARCH 19 • THURSDAY • ART CLUB

PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING WITH RENEE PALMER STEVENS

We will work on subjects such as; * How a limited color palette can be all you need to get started in painting *How to set up your supplies and get started painting for pleasure *Learn what all the products do for you and how to use them *Understanding how composition and planning will give you a good result *Helpful tips for starting and finishing a piece of art *The class will be limited in size so that everyone participates and learns equally. Everyone will paint their own subject matter that they have personally chosen!! Objective: This course will focus on opening up the world of painting in a FUN & RELAXED atmosphere. Check the website for the list of materials you need to bring to class. Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org

FLIGHT SIMULATOR SIG

FREE | 2–3:30 p.m. | Chaparral Center, Apache Room

MARCH 20 • FRIDAY • ART CLUB

HAMMERED & BEADED WIRE–WRAP JEWELRY WITH MARGE MELCHIONDA

As the song goes, “If I had a hammer…” Well you will have a hammer, and an anvil, provided by the Art Club to hammer all over and walk away with a beautiful Pendant necklace and pair of matching Earrings. This is one of our most popular jewelry classes, back by popular demand, so don’t delay registering! Pendant & Earrings Materials Fee – $10 due to Instructor at time of class.

Objective: In this workshop you will learn how to bend and hammer wire, make simple wire Loops, and weave beaded wire throughout, to create a Pendant and pair of Earrings. Instructor will provide all materials. Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org 3 hour session on Friday for $10 ($0 Gold Member and $5 Art Club Member) 1–4 p.m. | Art Club

MARCH 20 • FRIDAY • GRAND PHOTOS

PHOTOGRAPHIC SHOWCASE

After a career as a corporate freelance editorial / photojournalist, Jim Barbour became interested in photographing colors and textures. Using software, he loved blending these textures with the images and printing them on canvas.

He would, and still does, get lost in the exciting creative world of digital art and his wife Vicki can attest, getting him “back to earth in time for dinner” can be a challenge! The results were painterly abstracts and computer fatigue. Now Jim has become interested in the power of cell phones and their apps. His show will be eye–opening abstracts. If you own a cell phone you don’t want to miss this show! Guests and SCG residents are invited to this monthly Showcase social event.

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

MARCH 21 • SATURDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

SPECIAL CLUB SATURDAY EVENTS

Workshop: “Learn How to Wipe Out All Info From Your Old Computers, Smartphones or Kindles Before Donating or Tossing”. Contact Rich Gorczyca for additional information at president@grandcomputers.org FREE | 10–11:30 a.m. | Chaparral Center, Computer Club Rooms

7 hour session on Thursday for $80 (Gold Member Fee $70) 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | Art Club

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS MARCH 22 • SUNDAY • SINGLES

ST PATRICK’S DAY

Enjoy the Luck of the Irish at our St Patrick’s Day Celebration. Music by The Jan Petrie Band and traditional Irish Fare from Dillons. Doors and cash bar open at 6:00. Deadline for $20 tickets is Monday March 16. Hosted by Pat Olszewski (814) 392–5371 and Roger Tharp (623) 444–9622. Tickets for future events will be on sale 6:00 – 6:30. $20 | 6 p.m. | Cimarron Center

MARCH 24 • TUESDAY • ART CLUB

ARIZONA GOURD SPIRIT MASK WITH MARGARET SULLIVAN

All gourd faces have been cleaned and cut before class by instructor and are rendered NON TOXIC . eyes have been cut out of face. Inside of gourd has been sprayed with black spray paint. A gourd “nose” or “mouth” has been supplied. Instructor will help you through the process of creating your mask.

Objective: Create a beautiful Gourd Mask. Instructor will provide all materials.

(Non–Toxic!). Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org 7 hour session on Tuesday for $119 (Gold Member Fee $109) 9–4 p.m. | Art Club

MARCH 24 • TUESDAY • SINGLES

CHICAGO AT ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATER

A great price of $65 includes the play and dinner (coffee or tea, tax and tip included). Tickets available by contacting Marilyn Koelling (623) 556–6708.

TICKETS MUST BE RESERVED AND PAID FOR BY FEBRUARY 24. $65 | 5:30 p.m.

MARCH 24 & MARCH 31 • TUESDAY • GRAND PHOTOS

ABSTRACT PHOTOGRAPHY

In this class we will be exploring the world around us with an eye for patterns, light, color and texture. Abstract photography is about following your heart and your head. It is a great way to learn to look at the world in new creative ways.

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images that leave the viewer wondering what they are looking at. In the first session we will review simple techniques for seeing and shooting abstracts, shoot some images and review some simple post–processing techniques. During the week between classes everyone will be expected to shoot a few images to share during the second session. In the second session we will review the images people have created during the week and explore further abstract techniques involving manipulating light, filters, liquids, textures and post processing in Lightroom and Photoshop. Anyone can join this class from smartphones to DSLR’s, from those new to photography to those with experience. Sign up at https://grandphotos.org/Classes Free with membership ($26) prior to registration | $15 for non–members 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Grand Photos Studio, Village Center

MARCH 24 • TUESDAY • SINGLES

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 Loretta Nohava (623)271–7142.

6 p.m. | Cimarron Center

MARCH 25 • WEDNESDAY • GRAND DEMOCRATS

MARCH MEETING

At the March 25, 2020 meeting of the Grand Democrats, our speakers will be the five Democratic Party primary candidates for Maricopa County Attorney.

The candidates in filing order are Ryan Tait, Julie Gunnigle, Bob McWhirter, Tamika Wooten, and Will Knight. This will be the first time ever that Maricopa County Democratic Party will have a primary to elect a Democratic nominee for the important position of county attorney. The primary election will be held on August 4, 2020. 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. For more information, go to www.granddems.org or call Joyce at 623–214–3458.

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

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APRIL 2 • THURSDAY • MINNESOTA INTEREST GROUP

Yavapai Point Trail – EZ. Lake Pleasant Regional Park. Non–members may be allowed to participate by contacting the Hike Director at hikedirector@ scghikers.org. Please wear hiking footwear, sunscreen and carry water and nutrition sufficient for a desert hike.

$65.00 per person, limited tickets available, please RSVP by March 15 to GrandMN2016@yahoo.com

HIKING OPPORTUNITY

Carpool fee $5 | Entry/parking fees $7 shared by all riders.

MARCH 26 • THURSDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

DEVICES SIG

Annual News & Weather Roundup. For additional information, write to Devices@grandcomputers.org.

FREE | 3:30–5 p.m. | Chaparral Center, Hopi Room

MARCH 16 • MONDAY • COMPUTER CLUB

APPLE SIG

Backing up your Mac. Contact Ira Simmons for additional information at Apple@grandcomputers.org.

FREE | 3:30–5 p.m. | Chaparral Center, Hopi Room

MARCH 26 • THURSDAY • ART CLUB

MOVEMENT ON TEXTURE MIXED MEDIA

We will instruct you to bring out the unique artist in you. You will also learn how to paint with string. Take home several completed pieces and have fun doing it. Objective: Come experience freedom and movement on your canvas.

Check the website for the list of materials you need to bring to class.

Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org 7 hour session on Thursday for $85 (Gold Member Fee $75) 9–4 p.m. Art Club

MARCH 27 • FRIDAY • COMPUTERS CLUB

FINANCIAL ED SIG

Northpointe Financial Presentation. Contact Richard Gabel for additional information at Financial@grandcomputers.org.

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

SUB–GROUPS MAR 2 • 8–9:30 AM Income Investing—Apache Room, Chaparral Center MAR 16 • 8–10 AM Income Investing —Apache Room, Chaparral Center MAR 19 • 8–10 AM Technical Analysis—Grand Computers Club, Chaparral Center

MARCH 27 • FRIDAY • COMPUTERS CLUB

HAM RADIO SIG

TBD Contact Gordon Bousman for additional information at hamsig@ grandcomputers.org FREE | 1–3 p.m.

MARCH 31 • TUESDAY • ART CLUB

SUMMER MONSOON AND CACTUS IN WATERCOLOR WITH JUDY WOLF

Beginning thru Intermediate Watercolor Landscape Painting Objective: Have fun painting a Summer Monsoon with cactus and flowers with sunlight and a stormy sky. We will be learning new techniques such as spatter and the use of salt. Objective: To focus on the lightest lights and darkest darks in a landscape painting. Check the website for the list of materials you need to bring to class. Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org 7 hour session on Tuesday for $60 (Gold Member Fee $50) 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Art Club

APRIL 1 • WEDNESDAY • GRAND HIKERS

HIKING OPPORTUNITY

Terrace Trail – EZ. Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area. Non–members may be allowed to participate by contacting the Hike Director at hikedirector@ scghikers.org. Please wear hiking footwear, sunscreen and carry water and nutrition sufficient for a desert hike.

Carpool fee $7. Entry/parking fees $0 shared by all riders.

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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!

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

APRIL 4 • SATURDAY • WASHINGTON STATE INTEREST GROUP

ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Join us for our Annual Washington Golf Tournament: TOURNAMENT FORMAT–4 PERSON SCRAMBLE: Choose your own foursome or we will be happy to assign a foursome. DINNER & AWARDS CEREMONY: Coco’s (covered patio). Select one of three meal choices noted on official entry form. HAPPY HOUR DRINK PRICES–Beer, Wine & Cocktails. PLEASE CONTACT GOLF COMMITTEE FOR OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM. COME JOIN THE FUN!! Golf Committee:Carolyn Nelson, Mike Mehrer, Kathy Mehrer, Sue Jahnke, Roger Lemcke, Kandi Horton.

Contact Info: 206–369–3446 or nelson.carolyn@comcast.net 11 a.m. Check–in | 12:30 p.m. Shotgun | Granite Falls South

APRIL 4 & 5 • SATURDAY/SUNDAY • GRAND GLASS ARTS

WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS

The glass arts club is welcoming new members! 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. The first step to creating your masterpiece is to join the club by going to grandglassarts.com and clicking on the ‘Applications’ tab or stopping by the glass arts studio to complete an application there. Next, you will be contacted by the Glass Arts Education Co–chairs to schedule your two orientation classes. The first class is the ‘Glass Arts Overview’ and helps you understand 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, and learn how to set up and use a grinder to perfect glass pieces. Questions? Contact Sue Allyn or Connie Tesar at education@grandglassarts.com for additional information.

APRIL 5 • SUNDAY • TENNIS CLUB

SPRING FLING TENNIS AND PARTY See website for more information

APRIL 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

APRIL 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.

APRIL 7 & APRIL 14 • TUESDAY • GRAND PHOTOS

COMPOSITION – SPACE

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS of them. April’s class will focus on “space”. First, we will look at some basic questions regarding space such as what it is, where you see it, different types of space and its impact and emotions on an image. The second session will be a sharing of photographs participants have taken after exploring the use of “space”. Sign up at https://grandphotos.org/Classes Free with membership ($26) prior to registration | $15 for non–members 1–3 p.m. | Grand Photos Studio –Village Center

APRIL 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.

author Jeff Currier. Jeff Currier will speak to the Fishing Club about Warm Water fly fishing for Bass, Pike, Carp and more. Currier has fished is 60 countries and caught almost 400 different species of fish. The Fishing Club would like to invite interested Sun City Grand residents to join club members to hear a very interested presentation by Jeff Currier. Please call John Pierson, Club president at 623–640–1694 or by email at piersonjhn@aol.com to let us know if you will attend. Hope you will join us for a great presentation.

1 p.m. | Chaparral Center, Pima Room

APRIL 13 & 27 • MONDAYS • 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 970–216–8279 or sonid@msn. com for more information.

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

APRIL 9 & 14 • THURSDAY/TUESDAY • GRAND PHOTOS

APRIL 14 • TUESDAY • ARMED FORCES SUPPORT GROUP

Are you comfortable using your smartphone to take photographs but would like to improve the results? This two–session class will include discussion on focus, exposure, HDR, finding the light, filters and some imaginative ideas on shooting photos with your smartphone. Sign up at https://grandphotos. org/Classes

Check AFSG website for more info: scgarmedforcessupportgroup.org

SMARTPHONES – BEYOND THE BASICS

Free with membership ($26) prior to registration $15 for non–members | 10a.m.–12p.m. | Grand Photos Studio, Village Center

APRIL 9 • THURSDAY • FISHING CLUB

PRESENTATION BY JEFF CURRIER

Sun City Grand Fishing Club hosts nationally known Fly Fishing guide and

VETERANS COFFEE CHAT

8–9:30 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza, Palo Verde

APRIL 15 • WEDNESDAY • ART CLUB

DVD—LEARN TO DRAW PORTRAITS

by Alain Picard 96 minutes You will learn how to draw a portrait from a photo reference. You will also learn how to accurately depict lighting and shadow, while working with Alain to draw different angles and facial types. Learn how to blend, shape and build tone in this lesson.

Free for all SCG residents | 1 p.m.. | Art Club Studio

DRIVE IN MOVIE TUESDAY | MARCH 31 5:30 P.M. EVENT BEGINS DUSK MOVIE STARTS MOVIE

JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL LOCATION

DESERT SPRINGS DRIVING RANGE COST

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 5:30 p.m.

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS APRIL 15 • WEDNESDAY • GRAND HIKERS

MAY 5 • TUESDAY • MUSIC CLUB

Pipeline Canyon – North Entrance – EZ. Lake Pleasant Regional Park.

Non–members may be allowed to participate by contacting the Hike Director at hikedirector@scghikers.org. Please wear hiking footwear, sunscreen and carry water and nutrition sufficient for a desert hike.

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.

HIKING OPPORTUNITY

Carpool fee $5. Entry/parking fees $7 shared by all riders.

APRIL 16 • THURSDAY • GRAND PHOTOS

USING YOUR FLASH

In this class you will learn how to control your flash output; how to bounce and reflect light; how to make a light diffusor and reflector. You will also learn how to use slow sync for special effects. You will need to bring to class your camera with a flash, some rubber bands, a plastic milk container and some white card stock the size of a business card. The class is a combination of lecture, practice and discussion. Sign up at https://grandphotos.org/Classes Free with membership ($26) prior to registration $10 for non–members 1–3 p.m. Grand Photos Studio, Village Center

APRIL 22 • WEDNESDAY • GRAND HIKERS

HIKING OPPORTUNITY

Hassayampa River Preserve – EZ. Vulture Mountain Recreation Area. Non– members may be allowed to participate by contacting the Hike Director at hikedirector@scghikers.org. Please wear hiking footwear, sunscreen and carry water and nutrition sufficient for a desert hike.

Carpool fee $5. Entry/parking fees $5 shared by all riders.

MAY 2 • SATURDAY • STITCHERS

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!

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

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MAY 11 • 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 970–216–8279 or sonid@msn. com for more information.

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

MAY 13 • WEDNESDAY • ART CLUB

DVD – THE MECHANICS OF PAINTING LANDSCAPES IN PASTELS

BY DICK ENSING 68 MINUTES

In this DVD, Tennessee artist Dick Ensing will demonstrate how to add to your pastel painting using Mungyo soft pastels. He will show you how to use darks to reconstruct areas that may not stand out, and explain the importance of progressing from dark to light. This is a great lesson for any pastel landscape artist! The teaching process allows you to take basic elements and easily incorporate them into any art.

Free for all SCG residents | 1 p..m. | Art Club Studio

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COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS MARCH 4,18 & 25 • WEDNESDAY • GRAND EVENT MARCH 12 • THURSDAY • GRAND EVENT

WINE DOWN

Food trucks, 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 p.m.–6 p.m. | Village Center

MARCH 7 • SATURDAY • GRAND EVENT

6TH ANNUAL SCG CAR SHOW

Come out and stroll among the beautiful hot rods while listening to live music.

Don’t miss the Farmer’s Market across the street and resident-made arts and crafts sales in the Village Center! Mark your calendars! Food, judging and trophies are all part of the festivities. Spectators are FREE. FREE/spectators | 9 a.m–1 p.m. | Sonoran Parking Area

MARCH 7 • 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

snack shop and purchase beer/wine for sale beginning at 5:30 p.m.

FREE | 5:30 p.m. Event Begins | Dusk Movie Starts | Desert Springs Driving Range

APRIL 1, 8,15, 22 & 29 • WEDNESDAY • GRAND EVENT

WINE DOWN

Food trucks, 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 p.m.–6 p.m. | Village Center

APRIL 4 • 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 7 & 21 • TUESDAY • GRAND EVENT

KARAOKE NIGHT

We will host Grand Karaoke for you, our residents. Come out and enjoy the evening with music, friends and fun! We hope to see you there!

FREE | Doors Open 5 p.m., Cash Bar | Event 5:30–8:30 p.m. Palm Center Lobb

MARCH 10 & 24 • TUESDAY • GRAND EVENT

APRIL 17 • FRIDAY • GRAND EVENT

We will host Grand Karaoke for you, our residents. Come out and enjoy the evening with music, friends and fun! We hope to see you there!

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. Doors do not open until 12:30 p.m.

KARAOKE NIGHT

FREE | Doors Open 5 p.m., Cash Bar | Event 5:30–8:30 p.m. Palm Center Lobby

MARCH 14 • SATURDAY • GRAND EVENT

16TH ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIRE

Come out and enjoy live music, 100 plus arts and crafts presented by varied artisans, and delicious food at SCG’s 16th Annual Arts and Crafts Faire!

FREE | 9 a.m.–2 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza and Village Center

MARCH 19 • THURSDAY • GRAND EVENT

ANNUAL MEETING

Another great year in the books for Sun City Grand. On March 19th at 3:00 PM, Sun City Grand will come together to celebrate the 26th birthday of our beautiful community and all of its accomplishments. Join us as we reflect on the past, recognize the present, and get excited about the future. Hear from board members, experience creative elements, and share some refreshments with your family, friends, and neighbors. The Annual Meeting is a community-wide ceremony that you do not want to miss! Here’s to many more, Sun City Grand!

FREE | 3 p.m. | Sagebrush Ballroom

MARCH 20 • FRIDAY • GRAND EVENT

GRAND MOVIE SERIES—PEANUT BUTTER FALCON

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. Doors do not open until 12:30 p.m.

FREE | Doors Open at 12:30 p.m. | Movie begins at 1 p.m. | Sagebrush Ballroom

GRAND MOVIE SERIES—MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL

FREE | Doors Open at 12:30 p.m. | Movie begins at 1 p.m. | Sagebrush Ballroom

MAY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • FRIDAY • GRAND EVENT

LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER

Back again this year...Lazy Summer Days will soon be here! Join us in the Village Center for a morning of music. Enjoy your morning coffee or unique drink/breakfast special like Muffins and Mimosas from the Grand Café. Each week there will be a new special. 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, from 8:30 - 10:30AM, at your leisure, join us! Look for email blasts containing information with weekly upcoming specials from our very own Grand Cafe.

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

MAY 5 • TUESDAY • GRAND EVENT

CINCO DE MAYO

Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with DJ Curtis, a cash bar and drink specials.

Enjoy the beautiful weather, meet your neighbors, and make new friends!

FREE | 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Village Center/ Sonoran Plaza

MAY 5 & 19 • TUESDAY • GRAND EVENT

KARAOKE NIGHT

We will host Grand Karaoke for you, our residents. Come out and enjoy the evening with music, friends and fun! We hope to see you there!

FREE | Doors Open 5 p.m., Cash Bar | Event 5:30–8:30 p.m. Palm Center Lobb

MARCH 28 • SATURDAY • GRAND EVENT

MAY 15 • FRIDAY • GRAND EVENT

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.

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. DOORS DO NOT OPEN UNTIL 12:30 p.m.

SPRING SEMI-ANNUAL GARAGE SALE

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

MARCH 31 • TUESDAY • GRAND EVENT

DRIVE IN MOVIE ON THE RANGE—JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL

GRAND MOVIE SERIES–FORD VS FERRARI

FREE | Movie at 1 p.m. | Sagebrush Ballroom

Drive your golf cart, bicycle, or walk down (bring a blanket or chairs)! Movie shown is Jumanji: The Next Level. Grab some dinner and/or snacks from the

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

MARCH 2 & 3 • MONDAY & TUESDAY • GRAND EVENT

2020 GRAND SERIES: THE EVERLY BROTHERS EXPERIENCE FEATURING THE ZMED BROTHERS—SOLD OUT $20/person Front of House | $17/person Back of House Evening Shows | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar; 7 p.m. Performance $20/person Front of House | $17/person Back of House Matinee Shows | 3:30 p.m. Cash Bar; 4 p.m. Performance Sonoran Plaza

MARCH 5 • THURSDAY • 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, coffee, and juice. Ticket purchase required prior to event. Must show ticket for breakfast. $10/pp | 8:30–10:30 a.m. | Palms/Palo Verde/Mesquite

MARCH 12 • 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 Dale at rees4923@yahoo.com for additional information. Tickets are available online at www.grandinfo.com, the Activities Desk or at the door.

Everyone is welcome. $5/person | 6:30–9:30 p.m. Dancing | Cimarron Center

MARCH 12–14 • THURSDAY–SATURDAY • DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

CABARET PLAYERS PRESENT – GRINS N GIGGLES

Cabaret Players presents 4 comedic skits. Navy Bean Soup is not what it seems. Instead we join a men’s gourmet cooking club to learn what is stewing.

Out To Lunch finds clumsy Walter intrigued with four chattering ladies.

No Frills Airline is not something you would fly but these clueless folks do.

Another One Of Louella’s Killer Ideas proves that silly things do and will happen in church. Come, Enjoy, Go Home Laughing.

MARCH 5 • THURSDAY • GRAND EVENT

$8/person | Thursday–Saturday | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance Cimarron Club

$3/pp (includes a water or soda) | 6 p.m. Trivia Starts | 5:30 p.m. Doors Open Sagebrush Ballroom

MARCH 12–15 • THURSDAY–SUNDAY • FREE SPIRIT

MARCH 6 • FRIDAY • DANCE CLUB

$775 dbl occ | $995 sgl occ | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

SCG TRIVIA NIGHT—SOLD OUT

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 (with paid admission) from 6 to 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cash bar. Tickets are on sale at www. suncitygrand.com or at the Activities Desk. For further information contact Earlene at 623-544-3602 $10/person | 6–7 p.m. AZ 2–Step lesson | 7–10 p.m. Dancing | Sonoran Plaza

MARCH 7 • SATURDAY • MUSIC CLUB

THE SCG MUSIC CLUB IS PLEASED TO PRESENT: AN ELEGANT EVENING OF CLASSICAL MUSIC AND ART

The Sun City Grand Music Club presents a classical concert “MAKE THEM HEAR YOU” under the direction of David Seaburg and Katie Iverson on Saturday, March 7, 2020. An Art Exhibit will be held before the concert and remain open after the concert for an art sale. Come experience an elegant evening of classical music and fine art featuring local musicians and artists.

Scholarship winners from Glendale Community College will also be featured, as well as the Sun City Grand Chorale under the direction of Pamela Weir.

This program has fine art, fine music, and fine entertainment that you won’t want to miss! Tickets may be purchased online at www.scgrandmusicclub.com or www.suncitygrand.com or at the Activities Desk (open M-F 9am-4pm)

DISCOVER NAVAJO—SOLD OUT

MARCH 14 • SATURDAY • DANCE CLUB

ST. PATRICK’S DAY MONTHLY ROCK & SWING DANCE—SOLD OUT

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

MARCH 14 • SATURDAY • KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)

THE 37TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICKS DAY FAIRE—SOLD OUT $65/pp | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

MARCH 15 • SUNDAY • GRAND TRIP

DISNEY IN CONCERT AT SYMPHONY HALL

Disney in Concert – Magical Music from the Movies, is a concert and multi-media experience featuring acclaimed Broadway vocalists, and scenes from your favorite Disney movies projected above the orchestra. Experience the Magical Music of Disney as The Phoenix Symphony performs songs from Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King and more. This concert guarantees fun for the whole family, complete with Disney sing-alongs. Arrive early for the opportunity to be photographed with your favorite Disney princess from Storybook Entertainment! $76/person | 12:30p.m Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza Parking area 2p.m. Performance

$12/pp | 6 p.m. Cash Bar | 6 p.m. Art Exhibit Opens | 7 p.m. Performance Art sale after concert until 9 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza

MARCH 8 • SUNDAY • GRAND TRIP

FANSHIELD 500 NASCAR—SOLD OUT

$75/pp | 8:30 a.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Area

MARCH 9 & 11 • MONDAY & WEDNESDAY • GRAND EVENT

2020 GRAND SERIES: THE BLACK MARKET TRUST—SOLD OUT

$20/person Front of House | $17/person Back of House Evening Shows | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar; 7 p.m. Performance $20/person Front of House | $17/person Back of House Matinee Shows | 3:30 p.m. Cash Bar; 4 p.m. Performance Sonoran Plaza

MARCH 10 • TUESDAY • KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)

THE WRIGLEY MANSION LUNCH & TOUR—SOLD OUT $90/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.

MARCH 20–22 & MARCH 27–29 • FRIDAY-SUNDAY DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

GUYS AND DOLLS

Presenting our 2020 Musical with Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser Gambler Nathan Detroit has few options for the location of his big craps game.

Needing $1000 to pay a garage owner to host the game, Nathan bets Sky Masterson that Sky cannot get a virtuous Sarah Brown out on a date. Despite some resistance, Sky negotiates a date with her in exchange for bringing folks into her mission. For tickets: www.granddrama.com or www.suncitygrand.com or visit the Activities Desk (8 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday–Friday) $18/person | Saturday | 12:30 p.m. Cash Bar/ Doors Open | 1 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza $18/person | Friday & Saturday | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar/ Doors Open | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza $18/person | Sunday | 2:30 p.m. Doors Open | 3 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

MARCH 20–22 • FRIDAY–SUNDAY • MUSIC CLUB

CIMARRON NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS – THE DIVINE MISS M – BETTE MIDLER—SOLD OUT

$20/person | 6p.m. Cash Bar | 7p.m. Performance | Cimarron Center

MARCH 21 • SATURDAY • GRAND TRIP

LUKE DAYS 2020 – DAY 1

Join us for the valley of the sun’s premier air show event. Luke Days 2020.

Coming to Luke Air Force Base. You will be amazed with the static displays, and aerial acts. $25/person | Sonoran Plaza Parking area

MARCH 22 • SUNDAY • GRAND TRIP

LUKE DAYS 2020 – DAY 2

Join us for the valley of the sun’s premier air show event. Luke Days 2020.

Coming to Luke Air Force Base. You will be amazed with the static displays, and aerial acts. $25/person | Sonoran Plaza Parking area

MARCH 22 • SUNDAY • GRAND TRIP

RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

Merriment abounds! Get ready to be transported back to the 16th century as one of the largest and most picturesque Renaissance Festivals in the nation, set in the foothills of the Superstition Mountains. The Festival is celebrating its 31st season of pomp and pageantry join in the revelry! Cheer for brave knights!

Roam our 30-acre festival village filled with whimsical castles, cottages, pubs and 14 stages of nonstop performances of music, mermaids, merriment, dance, acrobatics and comedy. Foolish pleasures mix with artisan treasures as you shop, eat and revel with a cast of Nearly 2,000 colorfully costumed characters. $50/person | 9:30 a.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area | 4 p.m. Bus Departs Festival

MARCH 23 • MONDAY • GRAND SPECIAL EVENT

LET’S MAKE MUSIC—THE GAME SHOW—SOLD OUT $3/pp | 6 p.m. | Doors open at 5:30 p.m. | Sagebrush Ballroom

MARCH 24 • TUESDAY • GRAND TRIP

CHICAGO THE MUSICAL AT AZ BROADWAY THEATRE

Set amidst the decade of the roaring twenties, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and wannabe nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media, and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, and hires the slickest criminal lawyer in town to transform her crime into a barrage of sensational headlines.

Filled with greed, corruption, exploitation and one show-stopping hit after another, Chicago is sure to give you the old “Razzle Dazzle!” $90/person | 4:30 p.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area Dinner 5:30 p.m. | Performance 7:30 p.m.

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MARCH 25–27 • WEDNESDAY–FRIDAY • FREE SPIRIT

DISCOVER HOPI—SOLD OUT

$695 dbl occ | $895 sgl occ | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

MARCH 26 • THURSDAY • GRAND TRIP

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

Home Opener vs. Atlanta Braves Secure your Diamondbacks Opening Day tickets to catch the first MLB game of the year in Phoenix. Enjoy the luxury of riding to the game without the worry of parking and welcome your favorite Arizona Diamondbacks players back to Chase Field. Seats are located in section 113 Boasting air-conditioning, a retractable roof, and plenty more amenities, the state-of-the-art venue allows sports fans in the area the luxury of attending Diamondback games without having to worry about the weather. $100/person | 5 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza Parking area

MARCH 26 • THURSDAY • GRAND TRIP

BARLEENS TAKE A TRIP THROUGH THE #1 HITS—SOLD OUT $62/person | 4 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza Parking area

MARCH 27 • FRIDAY • DANCE CLUB

HELLO TO SPRING – A BALLROOM DANCE

This month’s fun ballroom dance features Michael Carollo, a popular entertainer who is recognized as one of the most popular entertainers in the valley. He has a repertoire of hundreds of danceable tunes including foxtrots, rumbas, waltz, cha-cha, tango, and swing. Mike sings and entertains as well as plays always-danceable music. Please no jeans, shorts, or flip flops. For information about ballroom lessons and dances contact Arline at inmana@ cox.net. Tickets may purchased online at www.suncitygrand.com. or at the SCG Activities Desk. Call for tickets at the door. $10 per person | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7–9:30 Dancing | Cimarron Center

MARCH 27–29 • FRIDAY–SUNDAY KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)

CHACO CULTURE NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK

Day One: We’ll head towards Payson with a stop for coffee and goodies, on our way to Heber, Arizona, for lunch on self at the award-winning Red Onion Restaurant. Casual and affordable, the Red Onion’s menu offers daily specials, along with delicious burgers, homemade chili, salads and more. After lunch we’ll head to Farmington, New Mexico, where we’ll check into our hotel—our headquarters for the next two nights. We’ll take some time for a refresh before gathering for our own Happy Hour, included, and afterwards we’ll make our way to Los Hermanito’s for a great New Mexican style dinner, on self.

Day Two: We’ll enjoy breakfast, included at the hotel, then it’s back on the bus, headed for Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Chaco Canyon is home to the densest and most exceptional concentration of pueblos in the American Southwest. The park preserves one of the most important preColumbian cultural and historical areas in the United States. Between A.D. 900 and 1150, Chaco Canyon was a major center of culture for the Ancient Pueblo Peoples. Chacoans quarried sandstone blocks and hauled timber from great distances, assembling fifteen major complexes that remained the largest buildings in North America until the 19th century. Many Chacoan buildings may have been aligned to capture the solar and lunar cycles, requiring generations of astronomical observations and centuries of skillfully coordinated construction. Climate change is thought to have led to the emigration of Chacoans and the eventual abandonment of the canyon, beginning with a fifty-year drought commencing in 1130. Chaco Canyon is a World Heritage Site and considered sacred ancestral homelands by the Hopi and Pueblo people, who maintain oral accounts of their historical

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TICKETED EVENTS Tickets available online at www.suncitygrand.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. migration from Chaco and their spiritual relationship to the land. It is one of the designated New Mexico Scenic Byways. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch, included, while exploring Chaco Canyon. Late afternoon we’ll head back to our hotel, and after a refresh we’ll again gather for our own Happy Hour, included, before heading out to enjoy dinner on self.

Day Three: We’ll enjoy breakfast at the hotel, included, and then it’s bags out and we’re headed for home. We’ll make several great stops and do plenty of sightseeing on this relaxing journey back to the Valley. This remarkable tour should be on everyone’s bucket list! *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. $469 dbl occ (sgl occ avail upon request) | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

MARCH 28 • 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

APRIL 2 • THURSDAY • KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)

DRY CREEK SCENIC BYWAY & UP THE CREEK BISTRO WINE BAR

This smooth ride through some of Sedona’s most beautiful red rock backcountry is the perfect springtime road trip! Dry Creek Scenic Road, one of America’s most famous scenic byways, is actually just a 6.5 mile stretch of Highway 89A, but it offers such spectacular side trips that we could spend the afternoon winding our way through hidden canyons and ancient ruins.

We’ll begin our day with lunch, on self, at Up the Creek Bistro-Wine Bar, a fantastic restaurant in the heart of Page Springs—northern Arizona’s wine country. With views overlooking Oak Creek, this cozy bistro’s lunchtime menu runs from homemade soups and crisp salads, to award-winning chargrilled burgers, great sandwiches and more, along with a fabulous wine list that encompasses great wines from all over the world, right to their own backyard in Page Springs. Over 60 wines are available by the glass. This is such a lovely way to relax and enjoy a springtime afternoon! $85/pp | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

APRIL 2 • THURSDAY • GRAND EVENT

SCG TRIVIA NIGHT—SOLD OUT

APRIL 4 • SATURDAY • GRAND TRIP

RHYTHM CATS—SUPER SHOW FINALE AT THE SILVER STAR THEATRE

This show combines the most popular songs of the entire season all in one show! Come on in, sing-along, and celebrate with The Cats as we close out another spectacular season with your musical favorites. We know you’ll enjoy great food, great music, and great memories. All tickets include our Grand Buffet dinner with salad bar & dessert and a delightfully entertaining evening of music and comedy. Bar opens at 4:00pm, Dinner at 5:30pm, and show at 7:30pm $65/person | 4 p.m. | Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza Parking area Bus Returns after show

APRIL 4 & 5 • SATURDAY & SUNDAY • MUSIC CLUB

GRAND SINGERS AND CHORALE 2020 SPRING CONCERT

The 2020 Grand Singers and Chorale Spring Concert is entitled The Look of Love, which embodies the spring season as performed by the 144-voice Chorus and 32-voice Chorale under the direction of Pamela Weir. Acknowledging various examples of love With You, we praise America’s passion of baseball at the Ballgame, complete with a yummy Oo, Barbeque! Via Burt Bacharach, our spring concert proclaims the romantic Look of Love, and Carole King reminds us that You’ve Got a Friend. Let’s not forget clandestine love, which might be found in a sleazy dive (where Hernando’s Hideaway wasn’t so hidden), and confessed by Disney’s villains in a medley of three songs. In the end, what could be more important than honoring the love of our country by singing a dramatic arrangement of God Bless American? Never My Love will you have the chance to express The Look of Love more thoroughly than with the Grand Singers! Concerts are Saturday, April 4 at 7 PM, and Sunday, April 5, at 3 PM in the Sonoran Ballroom. Tickets go on sale $12 beginning February 1, 2020, and available online at www.scgrandmusicclub.com or www.suncitygrand.com or the Activities Desk (open M-F from 8 AM to 4 PM).

For further information, contact Tammy Gordon at (602) 680-0020 $12/person | Saturday | 6:30 p.m. Doors Open | 7 p.m. Performance Sonoran Plaza $12/person | Sunday | 2:30 p.m. Doors Open | 3 p.m. Performance Sonoran Plaza

APRIL 7 • TUESDAY • GRAND EVENT

SCG AND TAYLOR MARIE FASHION SHOW

IT’S BACK!!!!! Taylor Marie Spring Fashion is coming back to our community.

Hello Spring! TaylorMarie’s, a full-service boutique, will be hosting a fashion show & shopping event. TaylorMarie’s offers beautiful fashions and accessories for your lifestyle and features name brand clothing and unique boutique items in a full range of petite, missy and women’s sizes. All major credit cards, cash and personal checks are accepted. Welcome spring with styles from TaylorMarie’s.

The mobile register accepts all major credit cards and personal checks. Get ready for spring with some great styles. Lunch will be included. $25/pp | 12:30 p.m. | Sagebrush Ballroom

$3/pp (includes a water or soda) | 6 p.m. Trivia Starts | 5:30 p.m. Doors Open Sagebrush Ballroom

APRIL 3 • 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 one-hour Arizona Two-Step Dance Lesson from 6 to 7 p.m. free with paid admission. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cash bar. Tickets are on sale at suncitygrand.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 | Sonoran Plaza

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

APRIL 7 • TUESDAY • 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, coffee, and juice. Ticket purchase required prior to event. Must show ticket for breakfast. $10/pp | 8:30–10:30 a.m. | Sagebrush Ballroom

APRIL 9 • 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 line dancing. There will be novice level and intermediate level dances but dancers should have some experience. Beginner line dance lessons in April are Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 9 a.m. at Cimarron Center. For information about line dance lessons and dances contact Dale at rees4923@yahoo.com . Tickets are available online at suncitygrand. com. at the Activities Desk or at the door. Everyone is welcome $5/person | 6:30–9:30 p.m. Dancing | Cimarron Center

APRIL 10 • FRIDAY • MUSIC CLUB

SPRINGTIME HOOTENANNY

David Durham and some fellow members of the SCG Acoustic Instrument Group (AIG) will once again be filling the Sonoran Ballroom with the fun and lively sounds of an old-fashioned Hootenanny (sing along!!). The show will feature many of your favorites from the 50s and 60s Folk, Western, Bluegrass, and Rock & Roll. As usual, this will be a spirited event with song lyrics shown on three overhead screens. They will be playing guitars, mandolin, fiddle, bass, harmonica and congas. Their voices, along with yours, will make for one Iively evening of song. All seven 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 Durham at 970-216-8279. Purchase Tickets at Activities Desk (Open M-F, 8 AM to 4 PM) or Online: www.scgrandmusicclub.com $12/person | Saturday | 6 p.m. Cash Bar | 6:30 p.m. Doors Open | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

APRIL 11 • SATURDAY • DANCE CLUB

SPRING FLING, A MONTHLY ROCK AND SWING DANCE

This month’s rock and swing dance features the extremely popular Thaddeus Rose. Thaddeus sells out quickly! Celebrate the Spring season with family and friends, by dancing to your favorites from the 50s to the 90s. Reserved seating.

No refunds. Tickets may be purchased online at suncitygrand.com or at the Activities desk. For more information, contact Louise at 623-680-2056. $10/person | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7–10 p.m. Dancing | Sonoran Plaza

APRIL 12 • SUNDAY • KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)

EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA AT GOLDWATER LAKE

Celebrate Easter at Goldwater Lake, the jewel in the crown of Prescott National Forest. Cool and clear, nestled into a Ponderosa pine forest, this lovely lake is surrounded by easy trails, incredible scenery and plenty of wildlife. We’ve reserved the original gazebo, perfect for a big family-style gettogether, offering plenty of coverage come rain or shine. We’ll be serving fresh brewed coffee, along with assorted soft drinks, champagne mimosas and Bloody Marys. Brunch will be served buffet-style, and will include: honey glazed hams, potato salad, fruit salad, baked beans, deviled eggs, coffee cakes and more. Midafternoon we’ll head into downtown Prescott to enjoy a stroll on Whiskey Row. Once a block of 40 saloons driven by the gold rush culture, Whiskey Row drew cowboys, gamblers, prospectors, bawdy girls and outlaws.

Today Whiskey Row is home to not just its saloons, but also galleries, charming shops and antique stores. Kindred Tours’ Easter Brunches are a longstanding and popular tradition and we hope you’ll join us! *This trip is offered in conjunction with Kindred Tours. This outside contractor does not currently

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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. $85/pp | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

APRIL 13–16 • MONDAY–THURSDAY KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)

SPRINGTIME IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Including 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 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. $829/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.

APRIL 16 • THURSDAY • GRAND TRIP

APRIL 19 • SUNDAY • GRAND TRIP

Join us on our trip to the Chase Field and watch, the D ‘Backs take on the Pittsburg Pirates. Seats are located in the baseline box section 113. Enjoy the luxury of riding to the game without the worry of parking and cheer on welcome your favorite Arizona Diamondbacks. Seats Boasting air-conditioning, a retractable roof, and plenty more amenities, the state-of-the-art venue allows sports fans in the area the luxury of attending Diamondback games without having to worry about the weather.

Come enjoy Recreational Shopping at Mesa Market Place!

Take a minute and visit our Coupon Page www.mesamarket.com/coupons.

Print out or show us the coupons for our Market Breakfast so you can start your day with a good breakfast: Two Eggs, Toast, and Hash Browns for either $3 or $3.50 depending on whether you want to be an Early Bird or not! Dozens of merchants have coupons there, too!

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS PITTSBURG PIRATES

$65/Person | 11 a.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area Bus departs Chase Field at the end of the game

APRIL 16–19 • THURSDAY–SUNDAY • DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

THE CURIOUS SAVAGE

Written by John Patrick - This comedic play is about Ethel P. Savage, an elderly woman whose husband recently died and her left her ten million dollars.

Contrasting the kindness and loyalty of psychiatric patients with the avarice and vanity of “respectable” public figures, it calls into question conventional definitions of sanity while lampooning celebrity culture. $12/person | Thursday–Saturday | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar/ Doors Open | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza $12/person | Sunday | 2:30 p.m. Doors Open | 3 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

APRIL 17 • FRIDAY • GRAND TRIP

RHYTHM CATS— MALT SHOP MEMORIES AT THE SILVER STAR THEATRE

This is our most popular “specialty” show and features great hit songs from the 1950’s and early 1960’s. You will instantly recognize the songs you enjoyed at the sock hops or “cruising” in your car. Remember burgers, fries, and a malt from your local diner, and the back seat of your car, the high-energy, talented Rhythm Cats will be performing hits that will take you on a nostalgic journey down memory lane. We expect to hear you singing along! We know you’ll enjoy great food, great music, and great memories. All tickets include our Grand Buffet dinner with salad bar & dessert and a delightfully entertaining evening of music and comedy. Bar opens at 4:00pm, Dinner at 5:30pm, and show at 7:30pm $65/person | 4 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza Parking area

APRIL 17 & 18 • FRIDAY & SATURDAY • MUSIC CLUB

CIMARRON NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS – BEST OF THE LEGENDS

Starring Cheri Seith & Dan Kurek. The Grand’s own Cheri Seith returns to the Nightclub with a brand new show. She’s joined on stage by one of Phoenix’s best professional pianist/tenors. Dan and Cheri are a dynamic duo as they blend voices to present some of the most loved songs over the decades made famous in the movies and on Broadway. Along the way, they put a twist on some familiar tunes with humorous results. Tickets may be purchased online at scgrandmusicclub.com or suncitygrand.com. Also available at the Activities Desk at Sonoran (open M-F; 8am to 4 pm) $20/person | Friday & Saturday | 6 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance Cimarron Center

APRIL 18 • SATURDAY • GRAND TRIP

BARLEENS ROCKIN’ & ROLLIN’ THROUGH THE YEARS—SOLD OUT

$62/person | 4 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza Parking area The Holy Rocka Rollaz 50's Rock & Roll Band Take an authentic trip Back to the ‘50s with Minnesota’s Own Holy Rocka Rollaz! If you love the rock ‘n’ roll music of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Brenda Lee, Patsy Cline, Eddie Cochran, Bill Haley & The Comets (and many more!) ~ then you have found your DREAM band! There’s nothing but PURE EARLY AMERICAN ROCK ‘N’ ROLL ABOUT THEM. Tuesday, April 21st at 7pm, $20 front of house and $17 back of house

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SHOPPING – MESA MARKETPLACE

$25/person | 9 a.m. Bus departs Sonoran Plaza Parking area 3 p.m. Bus departs Mesa Marketplace

APRIL 23–24 • THURSDAY–FRIDAY KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)

THE WILCOX WINE TRAIL & THE CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL MONUMENT

Day One: We’ll leave the Valley, with a stop for coffee & goodies, on our way to Tucson, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self. We’ll journey into the heart of U of A’s campus and park on University Boulevard—a great place to stretch our legs. This region is home to so many wonderful little restaurants that it will be hard to choose one. After lunch it’s back on the bus, and we’re off to explore the Wilcox Wine Trail, where we’ll find world class wine, grown and produced in Southeastern Arizona—just a one-hour drive from Tucson. We’ll visit Birds and Barrels Vineyards, owned and operated by Chad and Monica Preston, who purchased their 50 acres in the spring of 2015 and have been clearing land, planting, harvesting and making wine ever since. The focus of Birds and Barrels Vineyards is not only to produce great wine but to offer its consumers an Arizona wine experience. Birds and Barrels is located on the Willcox Bench at an elevation slightly over 4300 feet. Currently they have 10 varietals planted—seven red and three white. The onsite tasting room overlooks the Willcox bench as well as Sulphur Springs Valley to the West with fabulous views of the Dos Cabezas over the vineyard to the North. We’ll taste a flight of five wines at Birds and Barrels, included. Later we’ll visit award winning Zarpara Vineyard, also located on the Willcox Bench. We’ll taste a great selection of white wines and reds in the tasting room, usually all dry.

Rather than specializing in a style or region, Zarpara’s wines are produced from varietals that originated in the upper Mediterranean from Spain, across France, to Italy. The tasting room and winery are right there at the vineyard.

Rhona or Mark are usually pouring wine in the tasting room, so chances are you get to visit with the owners themselves. We’ll taste a flight of five wines at Zarpara, included. Later we’ll head into Wilcox and check into the Holiday Inn Express, our headquarters for one night. After a refresh, we’re off to enjoy dinner on self at The Double S Steakhouse—a great favorite with the locals, offerings delicious chargrilled burgers, steaks and chicken. Nothing fancy— just good food at a great price.

Day Two: We’ll enjoy breakfast, included at the hotel, then we’re off to explore the “Wonderland of Rocks,” the Chiricahua Mountain Range. This fascinating area is where the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, and the Rocky Mountain and Sierra Madre ranges all meet—a convergence that is rich in animal and plant life. For instance, you’ll find the Ponderosa pine and the Engelmann spruce—representatives of the Rocky Mountains, coexisting with the Soap tree yucca from the Chihuahuan desert. Many millions of years of geologic activity created the pinnacles, columns, spires, and balanced rocks of Chiricahua National Monument. The Apaches called this place “The Land of Standing Up Rocks.” Early afternoon we’ll be back on the bus, headed for home on the Old West Highway, with a stop for lunch on self and plenty of sightseeing along the way. It’s gonna be great! *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. $329/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.

APRIL 24 • FRIDAY • DANCE CLUB

APRIL RENEWAL—A BALLROOM DANCE

April is the time when the earth renews its promise. In the Dance Club it is the time of roomy dance floors and the keyboard artistry of Manuel Dorantes.

Manuel is one of the most popular entertainers in the ballroom season. He is known for playing danceable music including foxtrots, rumbas, waltz, cha-cha, tango, and swing. This is a great opportunity to dance with your significant other. Dress code: Dance attire. No jeans, shorts, or flip flops. For information about this dance contact Charlie at 623-282-8419 or scgballroom@cox.net. For information about ballroom lessons contact Arline at 623-556-4059. Tickets may purchased online at www.suncitygrand.com or at the SCG Activities Desk. Call for tickets at the door. $10 per person | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7– 9:30 Dancing | Cimarron Center

APRIL 24 • FRIDAY • GRAND EVENT

SPRING SHRED DAY

Limited times are available, so please come to the Activities Office in the Sonoran Plaza to make your purchase. Activities Office doors will open at 8 am and close at 4 pm. Come early and grab your ticket(s) to hold your place in line. Sonoran Plaza building opens at 7 am. These events are open to residents ONLY Must have CAM Card with you to purchase Spring Shred Day Time.

Spring Shred Day allows you to get rid of your unneeded and unwanted documents safely and securely at a minimal cost. One ticket allows you to shred two banker storage boxes or 2 clothes baskets. PLEASE NO TRASH BAGS! $5/per ticket | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Activities Office, Sonoran Plaza

APRIL 25 • SATURDAY • MUSIC CLUB

DESERT DIVAS SPRING CONCERT—THE WACKY, WILD AND WONDERFUL CHARACTERS OF BROADWAY & BEYOND

The joy, the whimsy, and the spunk of female characters from Broadway and the movies will be center stage when the Desert Divas present their spring concert. Some of your favorite Broadway musical numbers as well as movie hits and a bit of music of the sixties will lighten your hearts and keep your toes tapping. Come enjoy this talented group of women in concert on April 25, at the Colonnade here in Sun City Grand. The Colonnade is located at: 19116 N. Colonnade Way Surprise, AZ 85374. Tickets may be purchased online at: www.scgrandmusicclub.com or www.suncitygrand.com or at the Activities Desk (open M-F 9 am – 4 pm) $12/person | Saturday | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance The Colonnade

APRIL 25 • SATURDAY • FREE SPIRIT

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S TALIESIN WEST AND LUNCH

Taliesin West is a National Historic Landmark nestled in the desert foothills of the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, AZ. It is also the home of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and the School of Architecture at Taliesin. Lunch is included in Scottsdale. *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. $125/pp | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

MAY 1–3 • FRIDAY–SUNDAY KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)

THE 32ND ANNUAL HISTORIC ROUTE 66 FUN RUN FEATURING THE SOUTH RIM OF THE GRAND CANYON

Historic Route 66—once dotted with mom & pop shops, neon signs and eclectic roadside attractions—tells the story of America’s historical move west.

Contrasted with the other highways of its day, the creation of this 2,448-mile “super highway” in 1926, did not follow a traditionally linear course. Instead its diagonal path linked hundreds of rural communities across eight states and became the principal east-west artery, making it the Main Street of America.

Like the country that the road traversed, history was made, and imprints were left by the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, the war years, and the road

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trips of the fifties and sixties. In 1939, John Steinbeck proclaimed Route 66 as the “Mother Road” in his classic novel, The Grapes of Wrath, which depicted life during the Great Depression. When the movie was made just a year later, it immortalized Route 66 in the American consciousness. Then, on the heels of the depression, came the Dust bowl of the Midwest, where 200,000 people traveled Route 66, the road to opportunity, migrating to California in search of a new life. As World War II broke out, troops, equipment and products were transported across Route 66 to California, and when the war ended in 1945, the Mother Road brought home thousands of postwar motorists packing up the family for summer vacations. The lure of the Route has been immortalized in the hit song, “Get Your Kicks on Route 66,” performed by Nat King Cole, the Rolling Stones and many others, and during the 60’s the television series, “Route 66,” brought the Route to life for families across America. Even with all that Route 66 had been to America over the years, the building of Interstate 40 not only changed the course of transportation, but it lead to the death of many communities that were bypassed one by one from the mid-70’s to the final bypassing of Williams, Arizona in 1984. The first Fun Run—a threeday celebration of the Mother Road—was held in 1988, with hundreds of cars cruising the longest unbroken stretch of historic Route 66. More than 800 show-stopping vehicles are expected to make the 140-mile journey of the 32nd Annual Historic Route 66 Fun Run. Anything with wheels that runs is welcome, and we’ll be there looking sharp in our Ford Transits!

Day One: We’ll leave the Valley with a stop for coffee & goodies on our way to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, one of the world’s most remarkable natural wonders. We’ll arrive at the South Rim with plenty of time to enjoy an early lunch at the restaurant of your choice, with several restaurants to choose from, offering everything from fine dining at El Tovar, to the Maswik Food Court. 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. Late afternoon it’s back on the bus for a one-hour drive to Williams, where we’ll check into newly opened La Quinta Hotel. After a refresh we’ll gather again to head into downtown Williams, where Route 66 is the main drag, and it’s always hoppin’ the first night of the Fun Run. We’ll enjoy dinner is on self at the restaurant of your choice, with several wonderful restaurants to choose from. Later we’ll enjoy a free evening.

Day Two: After breakfast, included at the hotel, we’ll jump back on the bus and join the eclectic parade of vehicles traveling west on historic Route 66.

Our journey will take us through the Grand Canyon Caverns area, Peach Springs, Truxton, Valentine and Hackberry, before reaching Kingman. Along the way each area adds a unique flavor to the celebration—including Native American dance, community BBQ’s, kitschy souvenirs, ever-changing scenic vistas and historical buildings. The Show-N-Shine in Kingman gives us a chance to enjoy the vintage vehicles that are proudly on display. Daylong festivities roll into the evening and we’ll head for Laughlin and check into the Aquarius Casino Resort. After a refresh we’ll enjoy river-view dining at the Aquarius International Buffet, featuring prime rib and crab legs, along with your choice of margaritas, wine, or beer—included. Later we’ll enjoy a free evening and there’s always lots to do in Laughlin!

Day Three: We’ll enjoy a leisurely Champagne Brunch at the hotel, featuring traditional breakfast options, along with crab legs, sushi and escargot, a fabulous dessert spread, endless side dishes and more—included. After brunch it’s bags out and we’re headed for Arizona’s famous Black Mountains. We’ll roll into the living ghost town of Oatman, where tame burros roam the streets, descendants of the early mining burros in this former gold rush town. Later we’ll travel home along the Colorado River and the California/Arizona border, with a stop for lunch on self and plenty of sightseeing along the way. This tour is always blast—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.

$567 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 2 • SATURDAY • MUSIC CLUB

THE MUSIC CLUB’S GRAND CABARET AT SONORAN PLAZA PRESENTS: THE NICOLE PESCE QUARTET

Starring Nicole Pesce, Renee Grant Patrick, Suzanne Lunsford and Sheila Earley As most of us know, Nicole is considered one of the best pianists you’re likely to see on any stage. This is her signature show and she’s joined by three award winning singer/musicians we haven’t seen here in the Grand before. Vocalist Renee comes from a family of professional singers. Her father, George Grant, traveled the world singing lead tenor for the Ink Spots in the 80s and 90s.

Her mother performed with such greats as Smokey Robinson and Marvin Gaye. Renee’s talent was evident at a very young age and our patrons will love the variety of popular songs she offers. A virtuoso violinist, Suzanne has also won awards for the incredible range of musical styles she has mastered. The 4th member of the quartet is another award winner. Drummer Sheila Earley has performed in all 50 states at some of the biggest venues – jazz festivals, Broadway musicals and much more. Tickets may be purchased online at scgrandmusicclub.com or suncitygrand.com. Also available at the Activities Desk at Sonoran (open M-F; 8am to 4 pm) $20/person | Saturday | 6 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance Sonoran Plaza

MAY 6 • 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, coffee, and juice. Ticket purchase required prior to event. Must show ticket for breakfast. $10/pp | 8:30–10:30 a.m. | Sagebrush

MAY 8 • FRIDAY KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)

DESERT TO TALL PINES SCENIC DRIVE & BRUZZI’S VINEYARD

Seventy-six-mile Desert to Tall Pines Scenic Byway follows Highway 288 from Globe to the tiny town of Young, Arizona. This area, known by cowboys as “the high lonesome,” was made famous by the Pleasant Valley War of the 1880’s. Commonly thought to be an Arizona sheep war between two feuding families, the cattle-herding Grahams and the sheep-herding Tewksburys— reports tell us that sheep were not brought into Pleasant Valley until 1885, two years after the feuding between the two families had begun. This famous feud lasted almost a decade, and of all the feuds that have taken place throughout American history, the Pleasant Valley War was the costliest, resulting in an almost complete annihilation of the two families involved. The shootings spread from Pleasant Valley to Tempe and involved the deaths of up to 35 people, depending on whose version of the story you believe. Just before he died of a bullet wound himself, Tom Graham sold his land to William Young, who established the town that still carries his name. Today the journey to Young, Arizona is one of the most scenic drives in the state, offering spectacular views of Roosevelt Lake and the Sierra Ancha Mountains. In addition to the breathtaking scenery and fascinating history, Young is home to the first vineyard in Gila County. Bruzzi’s Vineyard is crafting some of the finest wines in the state of Arizona. We’ll visit the winery, taste a flight of six wines, and enjoy a hearty lunch of Italian style sandwiches, included. Don’t miss out on this fabulous springtime tour! *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. $120/pp | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

MAY 8 & 9 • FRIDAY & SATURDAY • MUSIC CLUB

GRAND MUSIC CLUB MAY SHOWCASE—OUT OF THE BLUES

You don’t want to miss this “Blue” show featuring SCG instrumentalists Katie Iverson, John Clark, Bud Merkle and Dan Reed as well as some of your favorite SCG vocalists. Traveling from The Birth of the Blues to Blues in the Night and on to Blue Moon, The Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gives Me (bet you haven’t heard that one) and oh, so many more “Blues” inspired tunes. There is music in this show for the Blues aficionado and for folks who just like the color Blue.

Contact Jean McCurdy at 623-594-2171 Tickets may be purchased online at: www.scgrandmusicclub.com or www. suncitygrand.com or, at the Activities Desk (Mon.-Fri. 9am -4pm) $12/person | Friday & Saturday | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance Sonoran Plaza

MAY 9 • SATURDAY • FREE SPIRIT

BRIGADOON AT HALE THEATRE AND JOE'S REAL BBQ

Travel to the Hale Theatre in Gilbert for a performance of a Broadway musical hit with one of the most romantic scores ever written, Brigadoon! Following the show, dinner is included at Joe's Real BBQ, where they smoke their flavorful meats for hours using only Arizona pecan wood and no gas, electricity or shortcuts. *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. $110/pp | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

MAY 13 • WEDNESDAY • GRAND TRIP

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS NEY YORK METS

Join us on our trip to the Chase Field and watch, the D ‘Backs take on the New York Mets. Seats are located in the baseline box section 113. Enjoy the luxury of riding to the game without the worry of parking and cheer on welcome your favorite Arizona Diamondbacks. Seats Boasting air-conditioning, a retractable roof, and plenty more amenities, the state-of-the-art venue allows sports fans in the area the luxury of attending Diamondback games without having to worry about the weather. $65/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.

MAY 13 • WEDNESDAY • GRAND EVENT

CARLA COOKE CONCERT, DAUGHTER OF THE LEGENDARY SAM COOKE

The Legendary Sam Cooke is about music, religion, romance, and history.

Carla Cooke is the youngest daughter of the Legendary Sam Cooke. Carla’s future mirrors the image of her father. Carla crafted her sound in the church similar to her dad. Carla Cooke proves that the apple does not fall far from the tree as she gives the listener the raw talent, emotion, beauty and charisma that has her carrying the Cooke family torch musically into the new millennium.

Carla Cooke’s style is diverse in Gospel, Christian, R&B, Soul, Pop and the contemporary sound that embraces today’s culture. Carla has the flavor of longevity that will maintain a fan and consumer base to make hits. With a strong vocal range and warm personality, Carla’s stage presence commands the environment wherever she performs. $20/person Front of House | $17/person Back of House 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar; 7 p.m. Performance

MAY 15 & 16 • FRIDAY & SATURDAY • MUSIC CLUB

THE CIMARRON NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS— WEST VALLEY JAZZTET

Co-leaders Ed & Ellen Zacko’s Jazztet has been a fixture on the Phoenix jazz scene for many years. That’s just testament to how good they are. Because the members were actually “on the scene back in the day”, they knew, studied with and actually played with many of the jazz greats and in some cases were present when events took place Best described as “an acoustic concert jazz experience,” they present an eclectic mix of standard, not so standard and in some cases obscure examples from the jazz repertoire. The unusual addition of the violin to the standard jazz quartet opens up new possibilities for an incredibly diverse and exciting repertoire that crosses all styles and includes exotic flavors of jazz from around the world. You never know what’s coming next. The West Valley Jazztet is not your ordinary jazz band and it will not be an ordinary night out.

Tickets may be purchased online at scgrandmusicclub.com or suncitygrand. com. Also available at the Activities Desk at Sonoran (open M-F; 8am to 4 pm) $20 /person | Friday & Saturday | 6 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance Cimarron Center

MAY 17 • SUNDAY • GRAND TRIP

SHOPPING - KIERLAND COMMONS

Join us for a fun day of shopping at a favorite shopping destination in the Valley!

Kierland Commons is an upscale shopping mall with high-end department stores & retailers, plus restaurants & fast food. $25/pp | 11:15 a.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Area 5:00 p.m. Bus Departs Shopping Center

MAY 19 - 21 • TUESDAY - THURSDAY KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)

SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO

Day One: We’ll leave the Valley with a stop for coffee and goodies, on our way to enjoy lunch on self, in Duncan, the last stop before the New Mexico border. After lunch it’s back on the bus and we’re headed for Silver City, just across the Arizona border in the southwest corner of New Mexico. This boyhood town of Billy the Kid is rich with Old West Heritage, incredible scenery and a vibrant arts community. We’ll check into our hotel and after a refresh, we’ll head into the historic downtown area, home to more than a dozen great restaurants, plenty of murals and thirty-plus art galleries.

It’s a well-known fact that Silver City boasts some of the nation’s most accomplished young chefs, and we’ll head out for a fantastic dinner on self, in a town that is famously fun!

Day Two: We’ll enjoy breakfast, included, at the hotel, and then it’s back on the bus to drive the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway. We’ll travel through the beautiful Mimbres Valley, into San Lorenzo, a quiet village and home to the historic San Lorenzo church, said to be the site of an actual miracle. Further into the Mimbres Valley, we’ll take the cut-off to beautiful Bear Canyon Lake and head for the famous Gila Cliff Dwellings.

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temporary shelter. By the late 1200’s, people of the Mogollan Culture settled into this region, building rooms in the cliff dwellings for a brief period of about 20 years, then moving on. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch, included, at the Gila Cliff Dwellings trailhead, a gorgeous setting overlooking the ruins. If you’re feeling ambitious, a 2 minute walk will take you to a wall of pictographs, a 5 minute walk will take you to a three-room dwelling, and an uphill climb that is equivalent to 18 flights of stairs will take you into the Gila Cliff Dwellings. After lunch, we’ll continue past lush green fields and grazing horses, with plenty of scenic stops along the way to enjoy the butterflies, 337 different species of birds, and abundant wild flowers. We’ll stop at Lake Roberts, where it is very common to find whole herds of deer grazing along the road. From here we’ll head for the old mining community of Pinos Altos, where gold was discovered in 1860 and many of the buildings from that era are still standing. Continuing on the Trail of the Mountain Spirits, we’ll stop at an overlook to explore a panoramic view of the Chino mine, one of the largest open pit copper mines in the world. From here we’ll head back into Silver City for a refresh at our hotel, then it’s downtown for dinner on self, and later a free evening.

Day Three: We’ll enjoy breakfast, included at the hotel and then it’s bags out and we are on our way to the Catwalk, a National Recreation trail along the canyon of Whitewater Creek. The Catwalk follows the path of the pipeline built in the 1890’s to deliver water to the mining town of Graham.

Workmen had to enter the canyon by crawling atop the narrow pipeline named the “Catwalk.” In the 1930’s the Civilian Conservation Corps rebuilt the Catwalk as a recreation area for the Gila National Forest. Metal walkways are bolted to the narrow canyon walls where there was no room to cut a trail, creating an easy walkway, and offering a dramatic view of the swiftly running Whitewater Creek, and the canyon once used as a hideout for both Geronimo and Butch Cassidy. Later it’s back on the bus, and we’re headed for home with a stop for lunch on self, and all kinds of great sightseeing along the way. 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. $499 dbl occ (sgl occ avail upon request) | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

MAY 24 • SUNDAY • KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW AT PHOENIX THEATRE

Give yourself over to the absolute pleasure of this beautifully twisted rock musical masterpiece. Dynamic tension is on the menu as naive new fiancees Brad and Janet discover a world where nothing is taboo. Awaken your inner creature of the night and explore your most sensational, interplanetary fantasies with Rocky, Eddie, Dr. Scott, Columbia, Magenta, Riff Raff and, of course, Frank-N-Furter. Brad and Janet will never be the same again, and with any luck, neither will we! Offering nearly 500 performances on multiple stages, Phoenix Theater inspires more than 100,000 visitors every year. We’ll enjoy The Rocky Horror Show in the always fun Hormel Theatre—a black box theatre—known for edgy and experimental shows. This cult classic is intended for mature audiences, and not for the faint of heart! We’ll enjoy lunch on self, prior to this matinee performance, at the Arizona Center in downtown Phoenix, home to five fun restaurants, so there is sure to be something for everyone. Seating is limited—don’t wait to make your reservations. *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. $106/ pp | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

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2019 Christmas Toy Train WINNER

FREE POPCORN Limited seating available.

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

The Grand Central Railroad Interest Group is pleased to announce the 2019 Christmas Toy Train winner. His name is Isaac and was visiting us from California. He is 19 months old (our youngest winner so far).

Please note the conductor's hat in the photo... it belongs to Isaac’s Great Grandfather who was a Conductor on the Great Northern Railroad.

CONGRATULATIONS ISAAC! And thanks to all who visited the Grand Central Railroad for the Night Run.

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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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Grand Event MAY 13 • WEDNESDAY THE LEGENDARY SAM COOKE IS ABOUT MUSIC, RELIGION, ROMANCE, AND HISTORY. Carla Cooke is the youngest daughter of the Legendary Sam Cooke.

Carla’s future mirrors the image of her father. Carla crafted her sound in the church similar to her dad.

Carla Cooke proves that the apple does not fall far from the tree as she gives the listener the raw talent, emotion, beauty and charisma that has her carrying the Cooke family torch musically into the new millennium. Carla Cooke’s style is diverse in Gospel, Christian, R&B, Soul, Pop and the contemporary sound that embraces today’s culture. Carla has the flavor of longevity that will maintain a fan and consumer base to make hits. With a strong vocal range and warm personality, Carla’s stage presence commands the environment wherever she performs.

$20/PERSON FRONT OF HOUSE | $17/PERSON BACK OF HOUSE 6:30 P.M. CASH BAR | 7 P.M. PERFORMANCE Tickets available online at www.suncitygrand.com or at the Activities desk.

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DESTINATION GET AWAYS–PLAN NOW! Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise.

JULY 2–5 • THURSDAY–SUNDAY • FREE SPIRIT VACATIONS

FOURTH OF JULY IN SAN DIEGO

Travel to San Diego for a “Big Bay Boom” Fourth of July. San Diego’s North Bay known as THE BIG BAY will light up with a spectacular fireworks display orchestrated to originally produced music selections. It is one of the largest fireworks displays in the country. Also included is a tour of the USS Midway, a harbor cruise, SeaPort Village, and Coronado Island.

Day 1 – Depart the Valley and travel to San Diego. Check into the Embassy Suites. A cocktail reception is included. Dinner is on your own at SeaPort Village this evening.

Day 2 – A full breakfast is included at the hotel. Tour the USS Midway today followed by a Harbor Cruise. A cocktail reception is included this afternoon.

Day 3 – A full breakfast is included this morning at the hotel. Today discover Old Town, Coronado Island, the Gaslamp District and many other attractions. This evening, enjoy a cocktail reception at the hotel followed by fireworks over the Bay of San Diego.

Day 4 – A full breakfast is included at the hotel. After a morning at leisure, depart for home. *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. $1095/pp dbl occ; $1725/pp sgl occ Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

JULY 22-24 • WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY • FREE SPIRIT VACATIONS

PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS

The Pageant of the Masters is a remarkable presentation of “living pictures”, where the cast creates classical and contemporary artwork, innovative makeup & costumes, intricate sets, state of the art lighting, live narration and a full pit-orchestra. Includes Sawdust Festival, dinner and breakfast daily.

Day 1 – Depart the Valley and travel to Palm Springs for shopping and an included lunch. Continue to Laguna and check into the Ayres Inn. Happy hour is included at the hotel. Dinner is on your own this evening.

Day 2 – Breakfast is included at the hotel. Today you will visit the Sawdust Festival and The Festival of the Art. Dinner is included at Terra Laguna Beach followed by reserved seats for Pageant of the Masters.

Day 3 – Breakfast is included at the hotel. This morning you will tour the San Juan Capistrano Mission. Then return home. *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. $695/pp dbl occ; $895/pp sgl occ Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

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AUGUST 11–19 • THURSDAY–FRIDAY KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)

THE CANADIAN ROCKIES & CHATEAU ISABELLA

Day 1 – CALGARY: GATEWAY TO THE ROCKIES. We’ll all fly into Calgary, where we’ll be met by our tour director from Chateau Isabella. Calgary, Canada’s oil Capitol, is an exciting and prosperous city—home to the world-famous Calgary Stampede and Chuck Wagon Races. The spirit of the wild-west still reigns here. We’ll gather for a delicious meet and greet dinner, included, and afterwards we’ll board our bus headed west through the rolling foothills of the Canadian Rockies. We’ll follow the curving banks of the Bow River to Banff National Park, where we’ll check into our hotel, our headquarters for the next two nights. This is the downtown Banff area, home to charming shops and galleries. Beyond the city limits we can expect to see mountain goats and sheep, elk, deer, bears and cougars!

Day 2 – COLUMBIA ICEFIELD PARKWAY—ATHABASCA GLACIER. After a lovely breakfast included at the hotel, we’ll board the bus to the scenic village of Lake Louise, for a gondola ride offering spectacular views of the valley below. Afterwards we’ll enjoy lunch on self, then it’s back on the bus, and we’re headed for the famous icefields of Jasper National Park, where an optional thrilling guided Snow Coach ride offers us an opportunity to get out onto the glaciers. Later we’ll head back into Banff to explore the city and enjoy dinner, included.

Day 3 – MORAINE LAKE—LAKE LOUISE. Again, a delicious breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s back on the bus and we’re headed for Bowl Falls and the remarkable Banff Springs Hotel. We’ll return to Lake Louise, this time to also explore Moraine Lake, the Valley of the Ten Peaks, and the world-famous Chateau Lake Louise. Later we’ll head south, taking time to stop for a fantastic lunch, included, as we travel through some of Canada’s richest farmland on our way to Chateau Isabella, our home for the next five nights. Gorgeous Chateau Isabella, situated just east of Waterton National Park, will welcome our arrival with a wine reception, followed by a delicious home-cooked dinner, and of course, it’s all included!

Day 4 – NO PACKING, NO DEADLINES. This is a day to relax!

Enjoy an optional field trip to Police Outpost Lake, a scenic drive rich with wildflowers and nature trails. Relive the horse and buggy days at the Remington Carriage Center, the world’s largest collection of horse drawn carriages in North America—voted Canada’s Best Indoor Attraction.

Later in the evening local entertainment will be available at the Chateau.

Of course, home-cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served at the Chateau Isabella and it is all included.

Day 5 – WATERTON/GLACIER INTERNATIONAL PEACE PARK. After breakfast at the Chateau, it’s back on the bus and we’re headed for Cameron Lake, fed by mountain glaciers and Cameron Falls. We’ll enjoy a narrated motor launch boat ride on Waterton Lake, taking us across the Canadian border into Montana’s Glacier National Peace Park, then back to Waterton. The scenery here is breathtaking and with the wild berries in season, we are sure to see bears heading into Red Rock Canyon. Once again, all meals are included.

Day 6 – CHIEF MOUNTAIN—GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, MONTANA. After breakfast at the Chateau, we’ll travel to Chief Mountain, sacred land to Blackfoot Indians. We’ll explore Sherburne and Swift Current Lakes, and the historic Many Glacier Hotel, a jewel in the Canadian Rockies. This region is often called “the Switzerland of North America.” Later we’ll visit a Hutterite Commune and learn about their history and culture. Once again, all meals are included.

Day 7 – FORT MCLEOD RCMP HISTORICAL MUSEUM—HEAD SMASHED IN BUFFALO JUMP. After breakfast at the Chateau, we’re on our way to historically rich Fort McLeod, where the mystique surrounding the Royal Canadian Mounted Police—the Men in Scarlet— lives on. Our journey to Fort McLeod takes us through the Blackfoot Grand Lifestyles | March 2020 | suncitygrand.com

Indian Nation, the largest Native American Reservation in Canada.

We’ll learn about Blackfoot culture and so much more at the UNESCO World Heritage Site—Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump, dating back more than 6,000 years. Once again, all meals are included.

Day 8 – GOING TO THE SUN HIGHWAY—LOGAN PASS. After breakfast at the Chateau, it’s back on the bus and we’re headed for Glacier National Park, where we’ll board the famous Red Tour buses, offering us spectacular views of majestic peaks, weeping mountain walls, high alpine meadows and wildflowers, wildflowers, wildflowers! We’ll travel an ancient trail once used by the Flathead Indians to cross the Continental Divide—heart-stopping scenery from the top of the world!

All meals are included. Day 9: HOMEWARD BOUND. We’ll enjoy our final breakfast together at the Chateau, and then it’s bags out and we’re headed for Calgary and our flight home—filled with wonderful memories of our Canadian Rockies Tour & the Chateau Isabella! *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. $1974/pp dbl occ; sgl occ avail upon request Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

OCTOBER 14-23 • WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY • FREE SPIRIT VACATIONS

REFLECTIONS OF ITALY

The Revel in the magic of Italy on this tour that explores the cities of Rome, Florence, Siena, Venice, Assisi, Perugia and Milan. Travel Italy and discover the rolling hills of the scenic Tuscan and Umbrian countryside.

Explore medieval hill towns and visit the birthplace of St. Francis, Assisi.

Visit a historic winery in the heart of the Chianti region and enjoy a chefled cooking class with lunch. Discover the masterpieces of the Renaissance in Florence and linger in Venice for two nights discovering its treasures.

Includes roundtrip airfare. PRICE ON ITALY IS ONLY GUARANTEED TRHOUGH APRIL 15. *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. $4799/pp dbl occ; $5699/pp sgl occ Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

DECEMBER 8-12 • THURSDAY-SATURDAY • FREE SPIRIT VACATIONS

NEW YORK CITY HOLIDAYS

Experience the “the Big Apple” alive with the holiday spirit on this spectacular tour. From Rockefeller Center to Greenwich Village, New York City shines even brighter during the holiday season. Spend four nights at the Sheraton Times Square. See the city all dressed up for the holidays. Take your seat and watch the curtain rise for “Come From Away” and the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, featuring the world-famous Rockettes! Package includes roundtrip airfare, airport transfers in New York, 2 Day Hop On Hop Off Bus Sightseeing, Empire State Building Observation Deck, Circle Line Harbor Cruise, Central Park, 9/11 Memorial and much more. Enjoy plenty of free time on your own to shop and see the elaborate 5th Avenue holiday window displays and the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. Get ready to “start spreading the news!”

PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A SELF-GUIDED PACKAGE. YOU WILL BE PROVIDED VOUCHERS FOR ALL INCLUSIONS AND CAN ENJOY THEM AT YOUR OWN PACE. *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. $2750/pp dbl occ; $3750/pp sgl occ Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

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EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES I WANT TO DO! This simple little checklist can save you time and help prevent you from missing out or forgetting to attend one or more of all the wonderful activities, shows, and trips offered by your community, Sun City Grand.

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ASK CAPPIE THE COMPUTER CAT

WHAT IS VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK I went to a presentation recently where VPNs were discussed and promoted as being important for keeping your phone, iPad or computer safe from hackers. Do you think an average person, like me, needs a virtual private network (VPN) if all I really ever do is email, surf the web, online banking, and play a few games online?

Sandy from SCG

Dear Sandy, For those readers who do not know what a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is, the simplified explanation is that it is a service you sign up for and download to your device which allows you to hide your location, identity, and IP address from the rest of the internet. Through the app, the VPN connects your PC, smartphone, or tablet to another computer (called a server) somewhere on the internet, which allows you to browse the internet using that computer’s internet connection. It encrypts your data and helps you stay anonymous, thereby protecting your online identity.

Using a personal VPN is becoming increasingly popular because it allows you to create a more secure and private connection to another network while using the Internet. Replacing your own IP address with one from the VPN provider increases

privacy and security because VPNs use 1) advanced encryption protocols, and 2) secure tunneling techniques which encapsulate your online data transfers from end to end so that your data cannot be intercepted by hackers. In other words, for a small monthly fee, VPNs can make you safer on the internet, more secure and more private.

In answer to your question, you do not necessarily need a Virtual Private Network (VPN) if you: n Only use your own secured home wi-fi network for all your online internet activities, have a strong firewall, up to date virus protection program on the devices you are using to access the internet, and do not visit questionable websites n Do not care that your internet provider, government agencies, advertisers, browser, and sites you visit know your IP

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address (which indicates your geographic location) Never use unsecured, public networks to connect your phone, tablet, or computer (like free wi-fi hotspots, coffee shops, hotels, airports, etc.)

Do not want an extra layer of security (encryption from end to end) and privacy while conducting your online activities

While There are “free” VPNs available, there are several downsides to freebies: n Much slower speeds— where you feel like you’re using dial up modems from the last decade n Data limits—many have extremely low monthly limitations on data usage/ transfer n Restricted usage—can be used on a very low number of devices n Spotty service—with intermittent outages n Security flaws—some have found to be a potential source of malware, have privacy–compromising bugs such as DNS leaks which exposes a user’s browsing history to their ISP and any third-party DNS server operator that it may use, and more.

Most experts highly recommend you skip the freebies and get a good quality VPN from a reputable company.

There are a plethora of excellent VPN services to choose from depending on

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your needs: how much you want to spend monthly, how many devices the VPN supports, how fast (speeds), number of server and VPN locations, number of ISP addresses, app interface ease of use, if you are in need of live support assistance, reliability, if based in US or out of country, which countries VPNs are based (be aware some VPNs are based in China and Russia), type of encryption used, extra added features, etc. To find out which VPN is right for you, check several of your favorite tech websites, computer geeks and recommendations from other reputable sources.

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BREAKFAST $10 per person

TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED PRIOR TO EVENT. MUST SHOW TICKET FOR BREAKFAST.

8:30 am – 10:30 am

March 5

Palms/Palo Verde/Mesquite

April 7

Sagebrush Ballroom

May 5

Palms/Palo Verde/Mesquite 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, coffee, and juice.

Come at your leisure, breakfast is served until 10:15 am

Ticket purchase required prior to event. Ticket sales

end 1 week prior to event date.

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MARCH 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.

ADP PRESENTS: GIRLS IN STEM

Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ n Grades: 4–8 n March 7 | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. n $5 (breakfast and snacks will be provided) n azscience.org/girls-in-stem-adp-march-7th/ Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields at our Girls in STEM Event, sponsored by ADP! Dive into hands-on workshops while working side by side with mentors currently working in STEM careers. n

ARIZONA ALOHA FESTIVAL

Tempe Beach Park 80 W. Rio Salado, Tempe n March 14–15 | 10 AM to 5 PM n Free n azalohafest.org/ Join the Arizona Aloha Festival for two days of celebrating the cultures of the South Pacific islands.

Live entertainment on several stages includes music, dance, and lectures about Hawaii and Polynesia.

The Island Marketplace is filled with vendors offering traditional crafts, fresh flower leis, baskets, hats, carved bone necklaces, and tapa cloth. Don't miss a chance to sample some of the favorite foods of the people of Hawaii and the South Pacific, like kahlua pig, manapua, haupia, Vilo Vilo chicken, or Spam musubi in the food court. Children can make island crafts to take away. n

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS CELEBRATE MEMORIES

Talking Stick Resort Arena 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix n March 12 - 14 | 7 PM n $41+ ticketmaster.com Your favorite Disney stories come to life at Disney On Ice presents Celebrate Memories! Sail n

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along with Moana on her high-seas adventure and dance with Woody, Buzz and all the Toy Story friends. Feel inspired when love wins in Frozen and dreams come true for the Disney Princesses. Share the excitement and make new memories the whole family will treasure forever!

SCOTTSDALE ARTS FESTIVAL

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale n March 13–15 n Single day, $12; two-day pass, $20; ages 12 and under, free n scottsdaleartsfestival.org/ The three-day Scottsdale Arts Festival features 170 awe-inspiring artists from throughout North America who display their work for sale on the beautiful grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. Works of art are available for purchase directly from the artists and from the Scottsdale Arts Festival’s online art auction.

Visitors also enjoy continuous live music and entertainment from Arizona’s top bands and performers, temporary art projects, fun activities for children and families, and delicious foods and beverages including a wine and beer tasting garden. n

SPRING TEMPE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Downtown Tempe 281 S. Mill Ave., Tempe n March 27–29 | 10 AM – 5:30 PM n Free admission n tempefestivalofthearts.com/ As many as 375 artist booths line Mill Avenue and the surrounding streets presenting unique, and hand-made artwork that offers visitors a distinctive shopping experience.

The Tempe Festival of the Arts consistently ranks among the Top 100 Classic & Contemporary Craft Shows in the nation by Sunshine Artist magazine and has received n

the prestigious Pinnacle Award from the International Festival and Events Association.

The spring and fall events each attract nearly 225,000 visitors to the Downtown Tempe over the course of a 3-day weekend.

Quality independent artists are fundamental to the success of the event. Each Festival receives more than 500 applications from throughout North America, in 17 different visual arts categories that range from wood to photography to ceramics, wearable art, jewelry and other categories. From these applicants, a jury comprised of members of the local art community ranks the top artisans in each category to participate in the festival, and the highest ranking artists receive invitations to participate. During the festival, a new jury selects the best overall artist and the top artist in each category and these winners receive cash honoraria awards.

ZOO MOVE AND GROOVE 5K FESTIVAL

Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Parkway Papago Park, Phoenix n March 7 | 6 AM to 1 PM n $35 Event Day Pricing: $45 Snooze for the Zoo Pricing: $25 Admission to Zoo included in race price n phoenixzoo.org/events/zoo-move-groove/ Our fourth annual Zoo Move & Groove is a celebration of getting healthy and staying fit… with a unique Phoenix Zoo twist!

Activities are geared towards kids and families such as Zoo Ninja Warrior and Kids Karate. This general admission event, immediately following our Zoo Move & Groove 5K will host an array of vendors and feature diverse forms of exercise for guests of all ages to experience and enjoy. n

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Nancy Hayden Council Member, District 2

The City of Surprise will be hosting several activities and events over the next couple of months to allow us the opportunity to enjoy the weather before the summer heat. It is my goal to provide you with monthly updates on these events.

I would also like to thank the residents of District 2 for your continued support.

I am always available via email if you have any questions, concerns or would just like to chat about something that is important to you.

Spring Fun in Surprise SPRING TRAINING

Spring Training continues through March 21. If you have not yet made it to our beautiful stadium, I encourage you to do so and enjoy the outdoor atmosphere. The entire schedule is available at www.SurpriseStadium.com.

Tickets may be purchased online or in person at the box office.

WASTE COLLECTION

The City of Surprise Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event begins on March 9. The city helps protect the enviroment by properly disposing of items which may contain harmful chemicals. These items are conveniently picked up from your own driveway. Scheduling will be held from March 9-27 by calling 623-222-1920 and pick-ups will occur from March 30-April 17. Please remember an appointment is required. Additional information, as well as a list of acceptable items, may be found online at www.surpriseaz.gov/hhwevent.

RESIDENTIAL CLEANUP EVENT

The city is also hosting the Residential Waste Cleanup Event on March 14 from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Northwest Regional Landfill, 19401 W. Deer Valley Road. Residents are provided the opportunity to dispose of a single load of residental waste, up to 2,000 pounds, at no cost. Please remember to bring your driver’s license and a utility bill to show proof of Surprise residency. For more information, please visit www.surpriseaz. gov/3398/cleanup-events.

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PUBLIC ART BUS TOUR

The Surprise Arts & Cultural Advisory Commission is hosting a Public Art Bus Tour on Wednesday, March 25. This free tour will depart Benevilla, 16752 N. Greasewood Street, at 9 a.m. and return at noon.

Spend the morning discovering various art exhibits and experiences in the city. Participants will get the opportunity to explore murals, art displays, sculptures and more. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today by calling 623-214-7537.

UPDATES FROM MAYOR SKIP HALL Mayor Skip Hall will host his State of the City address on Thursday, March 26 from 6-8 p.m. at Surprise City Hall. This is your opportunity to hear updates on the city’s accomplishments and his vision for the future. Following his speech, you are invited to stay to see the city’s 60th anniversary art wall unveiling as well as enjoy live music, entertainment and more in the beautifully decorated courtyard.

MONTHLY CHATS I would like to invite all of my residents to attend one of my monthly chats. I meet the second Wednesday of each month from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Arizona Traditions Ceramics Room. Additionally, I meet the fourth Tuesday of each month in the Sun City Grand Palm CenterMediterranean Room (19726 N. Remington Dr.) at 10 a.m. I hope to see you there!

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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 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.................................................................... 623.222.6150 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................................................................ 623.506.1511 We Care Program............................................................... 623.222.4277

Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church Scott Hackler, Senior Pastor 15820 W Clearview Blvd, Surprise 85374 In the of Sun City Grand 623-977-6000 . . . . . . www.spiritofgrace.com Weekend Services Saturday Worship 5:00 pm Sunday Worship 8:00 am & 10:00 am Lenten Bible Study Wednesdays at 10 am March 4, 11, 18, 25 & April 1 “The Gospel of John” Presented by: Dr Carroll Osburn Everyone Welcome!

CONSUMER SERVICES

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

Hazardous Waste Questions..............................................

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

HOSPITALS

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

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

NEWSPAPERS

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

City of Surprise Water.......................................................... 623.222.1900 Arizona Public Service (APS).............................................. 602.371.7171 APS Street Light Outage................................................602.371.6140 and/or APS Street Light Outage.com Cox Communications......................................................... 623.594.1000 Century Link......................................................................... 800.244.1111 Epcor Water......................................................................... 623.445.2400 Southwest Gas Co............................................................ 1.877.860.6020 PULTE WARRANTY SERVICE.................................................. 800.664.3094

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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NUMBERS BOARD COMMITTEES

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT

ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT

Architectural Review Committee Earle Greenberg, Chair.......................847-708-7989 greenberg4grand@gmail.com Terry Lerner, Vice Chair - none terryl@gmail.com Code of Conduct Committee John Bean, Chair..................................623-215-7037 johnfredbean@gmail.com Ted Grove, Vice Chair..........................623-466-7440 groveaz@cox.net Covenants Committee Gail LaBelle, Chair................................623-214-9839 glabelle@cox.net David Jordan, Vice Chair – 623-363-7618 Jor708@gmail.com Finance Advisory Committee Mitch Bryk, Chair...................................480-772-2778 Brykm0502@hotmail.com Dennis Gebele, Vice Chair – 623-670-0108 dennis@gebele.com Golf Advisory Committee Jane Barry, Chair..................................623-544-7158 janecbarry@gmail.com Dave Dotson, Vice Chair.....................623-512-1445 ddotson@dotson-assoc-ins.com Lifestyles Advisory Committee Steven Berwald, Chair..........................219-741-9977 Sberwald04@gmail.com Vicki Erickson, Vice Chair.....................816-810-4276 Verickson88@gmail.com Long Range Advisory Committee Don Love, Chair....................................530-391-4356 granddonlove@icloud.com Roger Barry, Vice Chair........................623-544-7158 Rgbarry.65@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 Communications.................................. 623.546.7426 communications@scgcam.com Creative Project Manager Adam Nunez......................................... 623.546.7426 adam.nunez@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 Debra Goodman................................. 623.546.7435 debra.goodman@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 life.styles@scgcam.com

ADDITIONAL CAM INFORMATION

GrandTV............................................... 623.546.7426 Website................................................. 623.546.7454 communications@scgcam.com 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..................................... 623.680.7280 Atlasta Catering................................... 602.242.8185 Babbo’s Italian Eatery......................... 623.825.1919 Classic Catering................................... 623.933.4903 Dillon’s Catering................................... 623.208.8677 Forum Café........................................... 480.556.0442 NYPD Pizza............................................ 480.922.0545 Sharko’s................................................. 602.242.2662 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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