Welcome to the January 2021 issue of the Breeze Magazine

Edition 208

January 2021

COMMUNITY CENTER USAGE GUIDELINES 2021 ELECTION FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SHREDDING & SKECHERS EVENTS HISTORICAL SPOTLIGHT – PEARL HARBOR EPILOGUE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LIGHTING OF THE MENORAH COMMUNITY CENTER DECKED OUT FOR THE HOLIDAYS CDC ALERTS - FACTS ABOUT THE COVID-19 VACCINES NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION IDEAS COMPLETE READER SURVEY INSERT – BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN A DRAWING

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COMMUNITY CENTER USAGE GUIDELINES

COMMUNITY CENTER NEW AREAS OPENED

2021 ELECTION FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

VOTING IN THE 2020 NATIONAL ELECTION

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

WATCH 'N' LEARN WEBINARS MADE EASY

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SHREDDING & SKECHERS EVENTS

HISTORICAL SPOTLIGHT – USO: AMERICA'S SPIRIT IN ACTION

HISTORICAL SPOTLIGHT – PEARL HARBOR EPILOGUE

ALIANTE GOLF CLUB – A HAVEN FOR GOLFERS, GOOD FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LIGHTING OF THE MENORAH

SKECHERS MOBILE SHOE SALE – OUTSIDE IN THE PARKING LOT

COMMUNITY CENTER DECKED OUT FOR THE HOLIDAYS

“THE MEDICARE STORE ON WHEELS” – OUTSIDE IN THE PARKING LOT

CDC ALERTS - FACTS ABOUT THE COVID-19 VACCINES

INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH CARE – MEET A NEW MEMBER OF THE TEAM

SKECHERS MOBILE TRUCK HIGHLIGHTS

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION IDEAS

COMPLETE READER SURVEY INSERT – BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN A DRAWING

COMMUNITY CENTER NEW USAGE GUIDELINES

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WE ARE FROM THE PRESIDENT President’s Message, Warren Geller, President SCAL Board of Directors.

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SHREDDING HIGHLIGHTS

HOW TO WEAR FACE MASKS & MYTH BUSTERS

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BOARD MEMBER'S MESSAGE Nancy Prince, Treasurer, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors.

COMMUNITY MANAGER'S MESSAGE

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RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT

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MENORAH LIGHTING CEREMONY HIGHLIGHTS

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SUN CITY COMMUNITY CENTER DECKED OUT FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Damian Carrasco, Community Manager Sun City Aliante.

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WATCH ‘N’ LEARN ZOOM WEBINARS

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ARE DRUGSTORE READING GLASSES OKAY FOR MY EYES?

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AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

HISTORICAL SPOTLIGHT – PEARL HARBOR EPILOGUE AND WOMEN’S MEMORIES OF THE ATTACK

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CDC ALERTS- FACTS ABOUT THE COVID-19 VACCINES

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NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS IDEAS

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Community Center Guidelines COMMUNITY CENTER NEW USAGE GUIDELINES On Sunday, December 13, Nevada Governor Sisolak extended the current “statewide pause” restrictions to stop the spread of Coronavirus cases until January 15, 2021. The statewide restrictions originally went into effect on Tuesday, November 24. Masks are required to be worn at all times when you are around anyone who is not part of your immediate household, including gatherings anywhere inside or outside. Public gatherings are reduced from 50 percent to 25 percent of original capacity.

Based on the Governor's mandates, the following health guidelines will be strictly enforced inside and outside of the Sun City Aliante Community Center:

All residents are now required to wear masks at all times inside and outside the Community Center.

The only exceptions to the mask rule include: • Removing your mask momentarily to take a drink of water • Swimming or participating in an aqua aerobics class in the pool • Showering before and after using the pool

Masks are required to be worn during all meetings and while playing or going to and from the following indoor and outdoor activities including: • Using all Gym Equipment • Participating in Fitness Classes in the Aerobics Room • Table Tennis • Pickleball • Tennis • Basketball • Bocce Ball or Horseshoes • Billiards Tables • All Clubs/Meetings held in the Community Center

Hours of Operation: Community Center Monday - Saturday - 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sunday - 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

If you have a medical issue, we recommend you seek the advice of your doctor regarding wearing a mask.

Due to the Governor's mandate, fitness classes will be reduced in size from 8 participants to 5 participants until further notice.

Administrative Offices Monday- Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Nelenie Aronce - Assistant Manager/Director of Compliance Carol Garbarino - Customer Service Coordinator

You will now access the Community Center through one main entrance at the front of the building. For your security and safety, this will be the only way you can enter the building and check-in for all activities, events, meetings, etc.

Face Masks are required to enter the building and must be worn at all times while playing and using any of the areas listed below.

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During the Board of Directors Meeting on Wednesday, September 9, the Board decided upon the use of the newly expanded and remodeled areas.

You must make reservations through the Front Desk for all activities throughout the Community Center by calling 702-638-5063.

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Computers - Limited to 1 hour & 45 minutes per person, 3person-limit per time slot.

Library - Limited to 30 minutes per person for book selection, 2-person-limit per time slot. The Library is now open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Activity Room - Limited to Meetings and Clubs only.

Shuffleboard - Limited to 1 hour & 45 minutes per person, 2person-limit per time slot.

Dartboard - Limited to 1 hour & 45 minutes per person, 2person-limit per time slot.

Billiard Room - Limited to 1 hour & 45 minutes, 2-personlimit per table.

Reservations for the previous listed activities will be scheduled on the half hour.

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Fireplace Room Seating Area - (Not available at this time.)

Grand View Room –Seating Areas (Not available at this time.)

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COMMUNITY CENTER RESERVATION INFORMATION

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Reservations for the Gym, Pool, Fitness Classes, Computers, Billiards Shuffleboard and Dartboard will take place beginning on Tuesdays, for the following week between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. only.

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For example, on Tuesdays, January 5 and January 12, you will make reservations for the following week.

• To make a reservation, you must call 702-638-5063 and provide your name, phone number and the activity you would like to reserve.

• Yo u m a y e m a i l y o u r r e s e r v a t i o n t o SCALCCReservations@suncityaliante.us, beginning on Tuesdays for the following week.

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Please include the following information in your email: 1. Name 2. Address 3. Telephone Number 4. Dates & Times requested, and you will be contacted with a confirmation.

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Each household will be allowed to reserve the Pool Area and the Fitness Center for 45 minutes only as many times as they would like each week at the beginning of the hour. This will permit the Maintenance Team 15 minutes to properly sanitize the equipment.

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Please arrive as close as possible to your reservation time in the Community Center. After your scheduled time is completed, please leave the Community Center immediately.

If you are unable to keep your reservation, please give a "Courtesy Call” to the Front Desk at 702-638-5063, so that another resident may enjoy that time.

We greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Due to the mandate for social distancing from State and Health Authorities and in the best interests of Sun City Aliante residents and Team Associates, the Board of Directors authorized the following guidelines for use in the Community Center: •

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Face Masks must be worn throughout the Community Center and outside on the grounds of the facility unless you are swimming in the pool or participating in an Aqua Fitness Class in the pool. Those with an underlying medical condition should consult a physician.

Social Distancing – Stay at least 6 feet apart from other residents. Do not have physical contact with others by shaking hands or touching.

Occupancy Guidelines – Residents must adhere to the COVID-19 occupancy allowance permitted for each room.

Each room has a posted sign indicating how many people are allowed in this room.

Designated Areas – Residents can easily identify equipment and areas for use in the Fitness Center and Aerobics Room which have been marked off to indicate proper social distancing.

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No congregating - No extra-curricular or social activity should take place in the Community Center or on the property.

Sanitation - Residents must always follow posted sanitation instructions.

Showering - Residents must use the shower in the Pool Area before and after using the Pool.

Food & Beverages – No food will be permitted in any area of the Community Center. Bring beverages in your personal container or a bottled container.

Sharing – Do not share equipment, supplies or towels.

Guest Policy - At this time, guests are not permitted to use the Community Center facilities to give more residents the opportunity to use the facility.

Failure to follow these rules and guidelines may result in loss of access to the Community Center.

A Maintenance Associate will be assigned to the gym, aerobics room, pool and Billiard Area to continually clean and sanitize these areas.

The Community Center areas listed below will be open during the specified hours.

POOL AREA - Residents must use the shower inside the Pool Area before and after they use the pool. Equipment will be provided and sanitized before the next use.

FITNESS CENTER – Residents must wipe down equipment thoroughly with Gym Wipes provided before and after using each machine .

FITNESS & POOL CLASSES – When you have completed class, please leave the equipment you have used for the maintenance team to sanitize.

POOL PATIO AREA – This area is available and does not require a reservation, but please call ahead to let us know you are coming.

BILLIARD AREA – You may bring your own pool stick. Please check in at the Front Desk for pool balls. When you have finished playing pool, please leave the pool balls on the Billiard Table; so, they can be sanitized by the Maintenance Team.

LIBRARY – After 30 minutes, residents must vacate the Library; so, it can be sanitized for the next visitors. You must place any books you have touched in the designated bins next to the shelves for quarantine; do not place a book back on the shelf. No need to return books, but if you do, the books will be quarantined. Please bring any books you are returning to the Front Desk for quarantine storage.

SOCIAL HALL – Usage of the room must be coordinated by Office Manager Lori Daniels or Lifestyle Director Debbie Kent.

CRAFT ROOMS #1, #2, & #3 – Club times will be established with Office Manager Lori Daniels or Lifestyle Director Debbie Kent. Club Presidents will decide which club members can attend based on available occupancy and on a rotation schedule to allow all members the opportunity to participate. No sharing of materials will be permitted, and residents must stay at least six (6) feet apart from other residents with no physical contact.

VISTA ROOM – Usage of the room must be coordinated by Office Manager Lori Daniels or Lifestyle Director Debbie Kent.

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AREAS INSIDE THE COMMUNITY CENTER CLOSED AT THIS TIME: ▪ Spa ▪ Sauna ▪ Bathroom Showers ▪ Bathroom Lockers ▪ Kitchen ▪ Water Fountains ▪ Coffee Services ▪ Grand View Room Seating ▪ Fireplace Room Seating PATROL CAR – At this time, due to the lack of volunteers and because of the health guidelines which need to be followed, the Patrol will not yet resume operations. The Patrol Committee will continue to revisit when it is appropriate to begin Patrol operations.

The Board has advised that certain groups be permitted to meet in the Community Center subject to their compliance with the mandatory distancing and sanitation guidelines.

The Chairs of all the Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Groups have been contacted to explore their interest in resuming meeting in the Community Center. Many of them have expressed interest in meeting as soon as health guidelines permit. The Chartered Club page in The Breeze and posted online lists your point of contact for all Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Groups.

Due to the need for social-distancing guidelines from health officials and in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of residents, the Board of Directors agreed to restrict the following activities in the Community Center at this time.

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All Card Games, Tile Games and Clubs/Special Interest Groups that require participants to be in close proximity and share materials.

All Entertainment Clubs and Group Activities that require participants to be in close proximity and share materials.

No Lunch 'n' Learn or Snack 'n' Learn seminars will be scheduled at this time. In lieu of the seminars, we now offer “Watch 'n' Learn” Zoom Webinars/Teleconferences. Please check The Breeze and eBlast for upcoming Webinars.

OUTDOOR COURTS – The Outdoor Courts are open including, pickleball, tennis, basketball, bocce courts and horseshoe pits consistent with social-distancing guidelines and sanitation measures and only during specified hours of operation.

PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING DURING ACTIVITIES: •

Stay at least six (6) feet apart from other residents. Do not make physical contact with them by shaking hands, exchanging high fives, etc.

• Avoid touching your face after handling a ball, racquet/paddle, or other equipment. Wash your hands promptly if you have touched your eyes, nose, or mouth.

• Avoid sharing food, drinks, or towels.

• Although there is no specific evidence that tennis balls, pickleballs or basketballs can spread COVID-19, avoid using your hands to pick up tennis balls or pickleballs if possible.

Basketball players should each have their own balls.

PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE COMMUNITY CENTER

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OR VISIT THE OUTDOOR COURTS IF YOU… Exhibit any symptoms of COVID-19: mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough and difficulty breathing, or other symptoms identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Have been in contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last fourteen (14) days; or Are a vulnerable and at-risk individual (i.e., elderly and/or have underlying health conditions, including high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma and those whose immune system may be compromised such as by chemotherapy for cancer and other conditions requiring such therapy).

Do not have a reservation for a specific activity at a specific time.

PROTECT AGAINST POSSIBLE INFECTIONS BY… Washing your hands with disinfectant soap and water (for 20 seconds or longer) or use a hand sanitizer if soap and water are not readily available, before going to the Community Center or the Association's Common Area facilities.

Cleaning and wiping down your equipment, including racquets/paddles and water bottles. Do not share racquets/paddles or any other equipment such as wristbands, grips, hats, and towels.

Bringing your own water bottle or other method of hydration and avoid using any communal water source.

Using new/disinfected balls and new racket/paddle grips when possible.

Considering taking extra precautions such as wearing gloves.

Sneezing/coughing into a tissue or upper sleeve when necessary.

Arriving as close as possible to the time you need to be in the Community Center.

We are excited the Community Center is open, and we hope you have had a chance to visit all the new areas. We encourage you to make reservations to access the gym, pool, fitness classes, billiards area, computers and library! As the guidelines for social distancing and health directives change, we look forward to the day when we can resume all our amazing excursions, activities and events that you love and enjoy.

We will continue to monitor and evaluate the situation on a daily basis and keep you informed of any changes. These restrictions will remain in place until the State Health Authority Directives advise it is safe and the Board believes it is in the best interest of the community to remove them.

Respectfully, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors

JANUARY 2021

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Sun City Aliante Community Association 7394 Aliante Parkway N. Las Vegas, Nevada 89084 www.suncityaliante.org

Customer Service Office Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Community Center

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

702-638-5065 Monday - Saturday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Hello Neighbors, I hope your holidays were enjoyable and welcome to 2021.

We have all endured an unbelievable last 9 months; and needless to say, I hope that 2021 will bring us back to a sense of normalcy that we remember before the pandemic.

First Service Residential 702-399-4273 - www.fsresidential.com

Community Association Manager Damian Carrasco -702-638-5007 gm@suncityaliante.us

Community Association Assistant Manager Director of Standards and Compliance Nelenie Aronce - 702-638-5006 assistantmanager@suncityaliante.us

Lifestyle Director Debra Kent - 702-638-5061 dkent@suncityaliante.us

Assistant Lifestyle Director Trish Williamson-702-638-5035 twilliamson@suncityaliante.us

Lifestyle Department Office Manager Lori Daniels - 702-638-5065 ldaniels@suncityaliante.us

Customer Service Coordinator Carol Garbarino 702-638-5023 cgarbarino@suncityaliante.us

Facilities Manager Juan Macias - 702-638-5009 jmacias@suncityaliante.us

Board of Directors

January is an important month as all homeowners of Sun City have a choice to make, namely do you want to run for the Board of Directors of your Association?

Three present Board positions will need to be filled for the 2021-2023 term as incumbents either seek re-election or new homeowners step forward. I know that this may sound quite silly to many of you, but I am very serious when I ask for your consideration.

A Board member has a huge responsibility to continue the excellence of previous Boards in continuing to make Sun City Aliante the premier home owners' association in the Las Vegas Valley. All Board members make critical decisions that affect the policies we all will follow and how our community will operate in the future.

Sun City Aliante is a multimillion-dollar entity, which demands that Board members first responsibility is a fiduciary one. I realize that many of you do not want the responsibility associated with this non-paying volunteer job, especially now that you are retired.

The upside is knowing that you can make a POSITIVE difference that will affect over 3,500 of your neighbors and not leave important decisions in the hands of others. You have until the end of the month to file your paperwork (which is included as an insert in this month's Breeze); so, please take some time and decide if you want to leave your mark on your community.

Peace and safety to us all.

Warren Geller President, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors

Warren Geller, President Ed Sloman, Vice President Wayne Headrick, Secretary Nancy Prince, Treasurer Mark Pallans, Director Mark Smith, Director Sonja Bankston-Cullen, Director

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JANUARY 2021

BOARD MESSAGE

BOD NOTICE This Notice is distributed according to NRS116.31083. At the beginning of every Board Meeting, there is a member comment period for comments relating to agenda items only. At the end of every Board meeting, there is a member comment period for comments on any subject. During this period, the Board will hear member comments. The Board of Directors will not take action on comments or requests made during the comment periods. Agendas for the Board meeting are available one week prior to the meeting at the Front Desk and on the Association's website (www.suncityaliante.org). Copies of the minutes from a Board of Directors meeting are available from the Association Office after approval by the Board of Directors. Audio copies of a Board of Directors meeting are available from the Association Office after the minutes have been approved by the Board of Directors. The Association Office is located at 7394 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89084. Office Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The telephone number for obtaining an agenda is 702-638-5000. (Please note: This schedule is subject to change)

ARE YOU HAPPY LIVING IN AN HOA?

BOARD MEETINGS BOARD MEETING NOTICE Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Wednesday, March 10, 2021 BOD EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Wednesday, March 10, 2021

TIME 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

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9:15 a.m.

9:15 a.m.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Nancy Prince

Do you enjoy living in an HOA? According to the 2019 Fact Book published by the Foundation for Community Association Research, 25 to 27% of the U.S. population resided in a community association in 2019.

For perspective, in the U.S. in 1970, there were about 10,000 community associations with 2.1 million residents. The Foundation estimates the number of U.S. community associations in 2020 is between 352,000 and 354,000. These statistics grow larger every year as HOA living appeals to more and more Americans and developers. Seventyseven percent of new housing built for sale is in a community association.

Why do Americans enjoy living in a Homeowners Association?

According to the 2020 Homeowner Satisfaction Survey conducted by the Foundation for Community, a clean and attractive neighborhood is one of the main reasons. An essential element for an association to function properly is effective board leadership. According to the survey, most respondents said their board serves the best interest of the community. The community manager is responsible to carry out policies set by the board and to manage the association's daily operations. The survey results indicate most residents see their community manager as providing value and support to them. And on the topic of assessments for services and amenities, most respondents said their assessments are not too high.

These results indicate that Community Associations remain preferred places to call home. Residents indicate overwhelmingly they are satisfied in their communities.

If you find yourself not agreeing with the results below, contact a board member and let us know how you feel and how we can best meet the needs of our community. Your Board works hard to make informed decisions that maintain, enhance, and protect all of our property values in Sun City Aliante.

Sun City Aliante Board of Directors (l-r) El Sloman, Vice President; Nancy Prince, Treasurer; Mark Smith, Director; Warren Geller, President; Mark Pallans, Director; Wayne Headrick, Secretary; and Sonja Bankston-Cullen, Director.

The Breeze is a monthly publication of Sun City Aliante Community Association, Inc. (SCAL), designed to provide information and news to the members of Sun City Aliante. Advertising does not influence editorial decisions or content. We reserve the right to refuse advertising for any reason or cause. Information, services, products and materials contained in The Breeze magazine are provided on an "as is" basis with no warranty. SCAL disclaims all representations and warranties, express or implied, with respect to such information, services, products and materials including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, noninfringement, and implied warranties arising from course of dealing or course of performance. In no event shall SCAL be liable for any damages whatsoever whether in an action, arising out of or in connection with the use, inability to use, or performance of the information, services, products and materials available from this publication.

Association Experience & Effective Board Leadership How would you rate your overall experience living in a community association?

• 89% of residents rate their overall community association experience as good or very good.

• 89% say they are on friendly terms with their association board.

• 89% say members of their elected governing board “absolutely” or “for the most part” serve the best interests of their communities.

Community Managers In your view, does your community manager provide value and support to residents and the community as a whole?

• 74% say their community managers provide value and support to residents and their associations.

• 85% who had direct contact with their community manager say it was a positive experience (continued on page 14)

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JANUARY 2021

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COMMUNITY MGR AN UNPRECENTED, YET VERY SUCCESSFUL YEAR

Additional projects completed during the year include: •

Dear Residents, The year 2020 has been an unprecedented, yet successful year. We have accomplished many things in spite of multiple challenges presented to the team and Board of Directors.

I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the resiliency of our team members and management, who worked out of a trailer and in hallways for approximately 18 months, taking care of our residents in the midst of a construction project and COVID-19. We were excited to finally move into our new home in September.

Damian Carrasco

As a result of the Expansion and Enclosure Project, we have added approximately 3.500 square feet and remodeled approximately 2,200 square feet in the Community Center. The overall feedback from the residents has been very positive.

This project included many significant changes within the Community Center itself: • • •

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Main Entrance – A centralized point of entry to the building, providing easy access and better security.

Front Desk Area – As you enter the building, you have easy access to check-in at the new Front Desk with an expanded work area and new offices for the Lifestyle Department team.

Grand View Room – An amazing space with high ceilings and expanded windows and seating areas which invites you to enjoy the picturesque view of the Aliante Golf Course and Sheep Mountains, socializing and watching T.V. (when health guidelines permit).

Library/Computer Room – They were relocated to the former Front Desk space.

Furnishings -- New attractive furnishings in the Grand View Room, the Fireplace Room, Library and Computer Room.

Office Furniture – Office furniture for the Front Desk staff and management.

Artwork – New artwork for all the expanded and enclosed areas.

Game Area – Five new Billiard Tables and Shuffleboard and Dartboard games.

Painting – All the new and remodeled spaces were painted as well as all the interior and exterior metal trim throughout.

Security - Additional security cameras were added to the new spaces.

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New Signage – An attractive new Sun City Aliante sign was added to the front of the building.

Landscaping – New colorful flowers and plants were installed in the front and back of the Community Center.

Veterans Monument – The new Monument and memorial pavers and colorful landscaping enhanced the front of the building and tied into the interior.

Painting – The exterior of the building was painted.

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At the completion of the construction project, we contracted with MicroShield 360 to apply a specialized chemical spray to all the contact surfaces and touch points throughout the Community Center.

The company advised that once the chemical spray was applied, it would will not permit viruses to adhere to these surfaces.

The Sun City Aliante sign at Aliante Parkway was painted and LED lights were installed.

The curbs throughout the community were painted red in front of the fire hydrants.

The rock at Widewing Park was refreshed.

New display cases were ordered for the Grand View Room which will provide more space for all the Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Groups to display their items.

An auto-chemical fill system was added to our pool and spa.

AED equipment was installed in the gym for the safety of our residents.

Hand-sanitizer devices were installed through the Community Center.

COVID-19 testing was offered, and 398 residents took advantage of this opportunity.

The bi-annual Age Verification Survey was completed.

A new Patrol Committee was established.

After recently changing to a new printer for The Breeze, we were able to realize a cost-savings of $1,000 per month.

I would just like to thank the countless individuals who made all these projects possible – our Board of Directors, the Expansion Project Group, the Property & Grounds Committee, The Finance Committee, and all our team members.

Beginning in March 2020, we had to adapt and adjust to the COVID-19 restrictions on multiple occasions, a combination of closing the Community Center and reopening it, based on Governor Sisolak's recommendations.

We constantly worked to establish whatever “new normal” was required to provide the maximum offerings we could in the most safe and welcoming way.

In the absence of the ability to provide events, seminars, and “Meet 'n' Greets,” Trish and Debbie have worked to find creative ways to introduce events and advertisers to the community. These included outside events, such as, the Skechers Shoe Sale, Shredding, “The Medicare Store on Wheels” and Partners in Primary Care “Mobile Discovery Experience.”

Despite the continual challenges throughout the past year, I am so proud that for the second consecutive year, the Community Associations Institute named Sun City Aliante as the Southern Nevada Outstanding Large Association of Year. This is a tribute to dedication of our Board of Directors, Committees, volunteer residents, and team members who have worked to enhance the value of every property and the lifestyle of every resident in our awesome community.

I wish everyone a healthy, happy and safe New Year. I look forward to all the exciting things we are going to accomplish in 2021.

Damian Carrasco Community Manager Sun City Aliante

JANUARY 2021

ASSOCIATION NEWS

LIFESTYLE NEWS Dear Residents, Happy New Year As we enter the New Year, we pray that 2021 will bring with it healing and prosperity.

While many rules have changed, one thing remains constant: Relationships are the heart and soul of the quality of life. The relationships at Sun City Aliante are selfless dedication to others and are priceless.

Difficult times make us stronger, and those shared experiences bring us closer together in understanding and empathy.

This past year proved, once again, that discoveries in science and history never stop. As we rebuild our “Active Lifestyle”, we will take nothing for granted and be more aware of gratitude. It has been said that gratitude is a practice long held as having powerful effects on our brain. Start your day with the attitude of gratitude and watch how much better you feel!

January Upcoming Events ◦

8 – Friday – Inter Club Council Meeting for Chartered Club and Special Interest Group Officers – 10 a.m. – Noon – Vista Room Reservations Required 702-638-5000 – All safety protocol will be observed

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21- Thursday - American Red Cross Blood Drive – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Vista Room Reservations Required 1-800-733-2767 – All safety protocol will be observed

Display Cases The Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Group Display cases are scheduled to arrive at the Community Center mid-January, and we are looking forward to promoting the excellent organizations for residents to join.

Thank You Sincere appreciation to all the “Elves” who helped decorate the Community Center for the holidays! It was beautiful and lifted the spirits of all who entered the building.

The Lifestyle Department Commitment

COMMUNITY STANDARDS Happy New Year to you and yours!

The Customer Service and Compliance office has seen an influx of new homeowners and new renters. We welcome you, and we hope you are enjoying our beautiful community.

Please be reminded to take the time to read through your governing documents.

If you have a property manager who will be the main contact for your renters, please have them provide the Rules and Regulations of our community to the renters and encourage them to register at the Customer Service Office.

Homeowners who are new to HOA living, please read the CC&Rs, together with other governing documents, such as, the association bylaws, design guidelines, and rules and regulations. They are intended to preserve the character and value of properties in the community but may also restrict what you want to do to improve or change your property and limit how you use and enjoy it. By purchasing a property encumbered by CC&Rs, you are agreeing to limitations that could affect your lifestyle and freedom of choice.

Friendly reminder: no individual estate sales or garage sales are allowed in the community. The Aliante Master facilitates a community garage sale twice a year (spring & fall).

Announcements will be sent for preparation for these two events.

Also, please be careful when riding bicycles in the community, and cyclists please be mindful of the cars that cannot see you around the corners.

The Architectural Review Committee has an open position for a new member. The Committee protects and enriches the property values of the community by ensuring homeowners follow the Sun City Aliante CC&Rs and Design Guidelines. This includes any change to a house or property that is visible to the public, including exterior colors, landscaping, fencing, swimming pool and more. If you are interested, please submit a Committee Interest Application to the management office. You can obtain the form online at the website www.suncityaliante.org. Just select “Documents” at the top of the Homepage; then select “Commonly Used Forms.”

Please remember to pack up and put away all those lovely holiday decorations; the association requires outside decorations to be taken down within thirty (30) days after the holidays.

I read a quote by Byron R. Hanke and Thomas S. Kenny that says, “Heaven and hell are the only mandatory membership organizations which can guarantee compatibility of neighbors.”

Though this may be true and/or funny, we can still try to be kind and respectful to our neighbors. I hope this new year brings brighter days for all.

Each of us here will continue to work hard and put our best efforts behind making Sun City Aliante the premier Active Adult Community and providing exceptional customer service. Our goal is to make life in the community exciting and fulfilling! This past year has been unprecedented, and we are cautiously optimistic about the future. As a famous humorist once said, “Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere.” Erma Bombeck.

Stay warm, stay safe, and stay healthy.

Once the vaccine has been distributed and it is safe to resume activities, we will start living again!

If you have any questions please contact me, at 702-638-5006 or assistantmanager@suncityaliante.us.

Enjoy your day, Debbie Kent Lifestyle Director

Nelenie Aronce Assistant Manager, Director of Standards & Compliance

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

JANUARY 2021

JANUARY HOLIDAY HOURS

Dear Residents!

The New Year has a special meaning as we move into 2021. I look forward to happier days with family and friends and enjoying whatever the “new normal” will bring us.

Do you regularly read The Breeze and visit the Sun City Aliante website, suncityaliante.org, to stay informed on the latest events, announcements, club activities? Your input is important to us. That is why we have included a survey (on blue paper) as an insert in this issue. We would like to read your comments about The Breeze and the website.

Please complete the survey and turn it into the Front Desk on or before January 29, 2020 by 5 p.m., and you will be eligible to be entered into a drawing to win a $100 Gift Card. Remember to include your name and contact information on the form. We will hold a drawing at 10 a.m. on February 1 to choose a lucky winner in the Grand View Room near the Front Desk. You do not have to be present to win.

New Year's: The Association offices will recognize the New Year by closing the Administration Offices on Thursday and Friday, December 31 and January 1.

The Community Center will close at noon on Thursday, December 31 and all day on New Year's Day. The Center will reopen on Saturday, January 2 at 6 a.m.; the Association Offices will reopen on Monday, January 4.

SUN CITY ALIANTE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021 ELECTION Sun City Aliante Board of Directors 2021 Election

This year we are celebrating the holidays by enhancing the Sun City Aliante Community Center with festive, attractive decorations to make the season merry and bright. Please enjoy the photographs showing our holiday spirit inside this issue.

As a resident of Sun City Aliante, your v o i c e a n d participation are important in making many decisions that affect you and your community. Now is your chance to get involved!

We have also included a photo page featuring memories of the “Drive Up Lighting of the Menorah.” This year, unfortunately, there were no latkes & sour cream and jelly-filled donuts, but it was nice to see everyone and experience the Chanukah-Hanukkah ceremony. Thank you to Stan Nudelman and others for sharing their photos.

In the absence of our awesome events, Lunch 'n' Learns and Meet 'n' Greets, we created some outdoor experiences. Please check out the photos of the Shredding Event and Skechers Shoe sale.

Our Historical Spotlight offers an interesting perspective on Pearl Harbor in a letter from Fleet Admiral Nimitz as well as some comments from women stationed at Tripler Hospital at Pearl Harbor on the day the attack.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 702-638-5063 or twilliamson@suncityaliant.us.

Three seats will be open for the upcoming 2021 Board of Directors election. Three Board members will be elected to serve a two-year term.

This election process begins this month.

A Candidate Interest Form and Disclosure Statement will be included as an insert in the January 2021 issue of THE BREEZE for those candidates interested in running for a seat on the Board.

Here is to an awesome New Year!

Trish Williamson Editor, The Breeze

Please complete this form and turn it in to the Front Desk no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. You may also pick up a copy of the form at the Front Desk.

The election will take place at 7394 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, NV 89084. The Annual Meeting of all members of the Sun City Aliante Community Association will be held at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, and then recess to count the ballots.

**REMINDER: Please complete the survey and turn it into the Front Desk on or before January 29, 2020 by 5 p.m., and you will be eligible to be entered into a drawing to win a $100 Gift Card.**

The Annual Meeting will reconvene at 6 p.m. that night. The results of the election will be announced that evening at the regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting.

If you have any questions regarding this process or wish to assist with counting the ballots, please send an email to lilandlar@aol.com Larry Rothstein Chair, SCAL Election Committee

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COMMITTEE NEWS

JANUARY 2021

NEIGHBORHOOD NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MONTHLY BULLETIN:

COMMITTEES

[ [ ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

Meets every other Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Harlan Nelson at hnelson867@cox.net

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

Meets third Fridays, 10 a.m.

Lynda Towers at lynda1229@msn.com

Let us throw the 2020 calendar in the recycle bin. Most of us are glad that the year is over. We can now look forward to 2021. This sounds good, but the COVID-19 pandemic with its restrictions will probably be with us for a number of months. Neighborhood Watch is changing with the times.

COVENANTS COMMITTEE

Meets third Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. in the Conference Room Mark Smith at MAS7809@hotmail.com

ELECTION COMMITTEE

The first thing that will change is our meetings.

F o r o u r Neighborhood Wa t c h B l o c k Captains, it means they have the option of attending our meetings in person or joining us via Zoom.

The same thing applies to the community. You are welcome to attend Neighborhood Watch meetings. Due to limited seating and access codes required for Zoom, you will need to contact Jim Blossey to make a reservation. Email Jim at jimandpatb@embarqmail.com.

Our first meeting of 2021 will be January 21.

Neighborhood Watch is the “eyes and ears” of the North Las Vegas Police Department. At every meeting, a member of the Police Department will attend via Zoom. They will talk about things that are going on in our community and our city. With this type of meeting, we can reach out to residents, who may be away for the season or just want to stay informed and are not able to attend in person. After attending a meeting, if a resident would like more information about becoming a Neighborhood Watch Block Captain, please call or email Jim Blossey.

Larry Rothstein at lilandlar@aol.com

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Meets last Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m.

David Grossman at dt.grossman@yahoo.com

LIFESTYLE COMMITTEE

Meets third Wednesdays, 10 a.m.

Art G Davis at artgdavis2@yahoo.com

PATROL COMMITTEE

Meets third Mondays, 2 p.m.

Phil Zanello at zp9@aol.com

PROPERTY AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE

Meets third Thursdays, 1 p.m.

Teke Sankey at tekes2@hotmail.com

PATROL COMMITTEE As the New Year is upon us, the Patrol Committee continues to plan for a future Patrol re-start. We are moving forward on some important tasks. Listed below are three areas of progress. Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Besides attending meetings, our Block Captains are still looking out for their neighbors. They may watch over a neighbor's home while they are away, check on them if they have not been seen for a few days, pick up a newspaper left in the driveway for a few days or possibly a trash can that has been left in the street after trash pickup day. Block Captains also watch for packages delivered and left on the porch. Being a Block Captain is a good way to meet your neighbors and means just being a good neighbor.

For information regarding the Sun City Aliante Neighborhood Watch program, contact our Coordinator, Jim Blossey at or 775-530-5119 or jimandpatb@embarqmail.com Be safe: if you see something, say something!

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We have met with our design and print vendor, who viewed our patrol vehicle, and is making a mockup of the stenciling of the vehicle.

We have received a new patrol volunteer polo shirt and cap from our embroidery vendor.

Our Community Center Customer Service Coordinator has received the design for the new patrol volunteer identification badge and is creating a mockup of the new design.

Once all three of these items are ready for approval, they will be forwarded to the General Manager for inclusion in an upcoming Board of Directors agenda for approval.

At our December patrol committee meeting representatives from the Aliante Master Association Safety Team made a presentation about how Securitas Security interacts with Sun City and our volunteer force.

Securitas is a third-party security vendor, which patrols all of the Aliante master plan communities, including Sun City Aliante. You may have seen them driving around our community in their white pickup trucks. Securitas is on patrol 24 hours a day. They are a huge help in reporting and tracking information for us and assisting our Sun City Patrol volunteers. Please check out future articles for updates on our progress.

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COMMITTEE NEWS OPEN POSITIONS ON SUN CITY ALIANTE COMMITTEES The Architectural Review Committee (ARC), Finance Committee, Communications Committee and Property & Grounds Committee each have an opening for one homeowner on their respective committees.

The Patrol Committee has openings for two homeowners on its committee.

All Committee positions are voluntary. We encourage you to peruse the scope of work for the various Sun City Aliante committees.

If you are interested in joining one of these Committees, you can pick up “Sun City Aliante Committee Interest Application” at the Front Desk, in the Customer Service Coordinator's office or print one off the website (www.suncityaliante.org). On the website at the top of the Home Page, you will find the heading “Documents.” Click on the arrow and select “Commonly Used Forms.” Then select Committee Interest Application. Please fill out the form and return it to the Front Desk.

JANUARY 2021 ARE YOU HAPPY LIVING IN AN HOA? (continued from page 9) Assessments Thinking about the amount of your overall assessments that you pay for the services provided by your association, do you feel the amount of your assessments are too much, too little, or just the right amount?

• 62% say their association assessments are “just the right amount” or “too little.”

• 70% say their association should insist that every homeowner pay assessments involving attorneys only if delinquent accounts are not brought up to date after sufficient notification.

Community Association Governance The governance of community associations is subject to differing state laws and regulations. Would you like to see more or less governmental control of these associations, or would you prefer no change?

• 74% prefer either no change or less government control within their association.

Do the rules in your community protect and enhance the property values, harm them or make no difference?

• 94% say their association's rules protect and enhance property values or have a neutral effect.

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Only 4% say the rules harm property values.

Best aspects of living in a community association (average top 5 responses from 2005 – 2020) • Clean/attractive neighborhood • Maintenance-free neighborhood • Safe neighborhood • Property values • Responsible neighbors Worst aspects of living in a community association (average top 5 responses from 2005 – 2020) • Nothing bad • Restrictions on exterior home improvements • Paying dues • Dealing with neighbors/members • Restrictions on landscaping, the rules To view the full report and the statistics, visit https://foundation.caionline.org/research /survey_homeowner/ Respectfully, Nancy Prince Treasurer, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors

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WATCH ‘N’ LEARN

SOLVING PAIN AND HEALTH PROBLEMS NATURALLY Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 11 a.m.

You will be eligible to win a $50 Gift Certificate To BJ's Restaurant if you attend this seminar.

Webinars Made Easy Please consider signing up today for the Watch & Learn Webinars /Teleconferences and stay in the know.

JOIN INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE FOR FREE ONLINE VIRTUAL WEBINARS IN JANUARY TO RSVP, VISIT JOINMYGENEVENT.COM OR CALL 702-710-4202

Join Dr. Devin Luzod for a live webinar for tips on solving pain and health problems naturally. Dr. Devin will share secrets from the past 20years of working with neck and back pain, headaches and migraines, arthritic shoulders, hips, and knees, solving pinched nerves and other painful conditions! Learn stretches, exercises, self-care maneuvers and more. Q&A to follow.

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

When: January 12, 2021, 11 a.m. Pacific Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting through a Zoom Link sent out in the weekly Webinar eBlast.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

If you have any questions, please contact Trish Williamson at 702-429-1623 or twilliamson@suncityaliante.us.

NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO UPGRADE YOUR BATH OR KITCHEN Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 1 p.m.

You will be eligible to win a $50 Gift Certificate if you attend this seminar.

Thinking of remodeling? Looking to bring your dream kitchen and bath to life? Attend an informational and interactive webinar with Reborn Cabinets for an educational experience tailored to answer all your Kitchen & Bath Remodeling questions.

Join Daniel Knight for a Zoom webinar filled with industryleading tips and perspectives on important topics such as, cabinet construction, signature refacing, how to transform your bathroom in one day, tub to shower conversions, walk-in tubs, and what you need to know before hiring a contractor!

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

When: Jan 14, 2021 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) A ZOOM Link will be published in future Webinar eBlasts.

If you have any questions, please contact Trish Williamson at 702429-1623 or twilliamson@suncityaliante.us.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

ARE DRUGSTORE READING GLASSES OK FOR MY EYES? Experts say they're usually fine - but here's what to consider when choosing your specs

by Sarah Elizabeth Adler stationery aisle to carry out a DIY test: Hold the card at a comfortable reading distance and try on several pairs until you find the ones that work best.

If you're stuck between two pairs? "In most cases, when two reading-glass powers seem equally suitable, choose the glasses with the lower power," says optometrist William Reynolds, president of the American Optometric Association. "Picking reading glasses that are too strong typically will cause more discomfort problems than reading glasses that are a little too weak.”

Another thing to keep in mind is the activity you'll be using the reading glasses for.

Working on the computer, for example, typically takes place at a greater distance than reading a book, and thus requires a lower strength.

Who needs reading glasses? All of us do, eventually, thanks to a condition called presbyopia - a gradual loss of the ability to clearly see things up close - that becomes noticeable for most people beginning in their 40s.

Because presbyopia is caused by age-related changes to the lens of the eye, it isn't preventable or reversible. But experts say that the right pair of reading glasses, including those readily available at retailers like a dollar store or pharmacy, can help bring small print and other objects, like your smartphone screen, back into focus.

Here's how to find your perfect pair.

Over-the-counter reading glasses "Reading glasses from a drugstore are in fact perfectly safe," says ophthalmologist Michelle Andreoli, M.D., a clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, who notes that over-thecounter reading glasses, including low-cost dollar store options, can help you focus up close and will not damage your eyesight. But, she adds, once your up-close vision starts changing, you can expect it to continue to worsen into your mid-60s.

That means the reading-glass strength you start out with will need to increase as the years go by. "A good rule of thumb is that any strength of [reading glasses] will last someone between 45 and 65 about two years," Andreoli says.

Experts say the best way to determine what strength you need in the first place is with a yearly eye exam, which can tell you what power (notated with a number like +1.00 or +2.50) you need. The higher the number is, the stronger the glasses are.

If you haven't been to the eye doctor or want a way to double-check in the store, Andreoli recommends grabbing a greeting card from the

Prescription reading glasses The over-the-counter route isn't right for everyone, Reynolds says, including people who have astigmatism (meaning the eye's cornea or lens isn't perfectly round) and those who need a different strength for each eye. In those cases, prescription reading glasses from the eye doctor are a better option.

The most popular choice of prescription reading glasses are progressive lenses, Reynolds says. They combine multiple prescriptions in one lens, with a gradual top-to-bottom change, allowing someone to wear just one pair of glasses to correct far-away, middle-distance and up-close vision.

For people who otherwise have no vision problems, Andreoli says that reading-glass lenses that are clear (nonprescription) on top are another popular option available from the eye doctor. They can be worn continuously and eliminate the need to take your reading glasses on and off throughout the day.

Fredric Grethel, a board member of The Vision Council, a nonprofit optical industry trade association, notes that prescription reading glasses might also be a better choice for someone who wants more options, such as blue-light blocking lenses or an antireflective coating - not to mention a greater selection of fashionable frame choices.

"The world has really changed from some years ago," Grethel says of the numerous reading-glass options - both over-the-counter and prescription - available today. "Now they're fashionable, they're fun, and they can give you personality.”

(Source: AARP, September 24, 2020)

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JANUARY 2021

SPECIAL EVENTS

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

Sun City Aliante Community Center Vista Room Thursday, January 21 & Friday, February 12, 2021 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

YOU CAN HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Right now, there is a critical need for blood because of the COVID-19.

To assist the American Red Cross in its lifesaving efforts, the Lifestyle Department is sponsoring Blood Drives for the Red Cross on Thursday, January 21, 2021 and Friday, February 12, 2021.

Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control.

The Blood Drive will be held on both days from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To receive more information or schedule an appointment, please contact the Front Desk at 702-638-5000.

All residents who participate in this Blood Drive will receive a $5 Amazon Gift Card via email courtesy of Suburban Propane.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

JANUARY 2021

SHREDDING MOBILE TRUCK - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2020 - SUN CITY ALIANTE PARKING LOT

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SPECIAL EVENTS

SHREDDING MOBILE TRUCK - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2020 - SUN CITY ALIANTE PARKING LOT

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JANUARY 2021

SKECHERS MOBILE TRUCK - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2020 - SUN CITY ALIANTE PARKING LOT

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SPECIAL EVENTS

SKECHERS MOBILE TRUCK - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2020 - SUN CITY ALIANTE PARKING LOT

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HISTORICAL SPOTLIGHT

"The Japanese Sneak Attack on Pearl Harbor" by Commander Griffith Bailey Coale, USNR, Official US Navy Combat Artist, 1944. Shows U.S. ships attacked in their berth by scores of enemy planes while USS NEVADA steams past the geysers. (Naval History and Heritage Command)

PEARL HARBOR EPILOGUE Compiled by Trish Williamson The story of the attack on Pearl Harbor actually started on the evening before on December 6, when the USS WARD detected and sank an unidentified submarine.

Ironically, the sinking of this submarine did not alarm the Army or Navy commands in Hawaii.

The next morning, Sunday, December 7, an Army private operating a listening device reported approaching planes.

He was ignored. Fifty minutes later at 7:55 a.m. – the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor began. It lasted nearly two hours.

The attack was conducted in four phases.

Initially, 18 dive bombers raided the air base blasting army aircraft. The same planes also hit bombers at the smaller base on Ford Island. The heavy ships of the Pacific Fleet moored in their berths were attacked by 21 torpedo planes that made four runs, while 30 dive bombers make eight strikes at the same targets and 15 bombers executed a high-level attack. The ships and planes were sitting ducks.

Phase Two saw 15 dive bombers attack the submarine base and some already damaged surface units.

of dive bombers coming in from the southeast hit Navy Yard and “Battleship Row.” Two more groups from the northwest bombed and strafed Ford Island and the ships in Middle Loch. A total of 27 Japanese made that attack.

The Japanese lost 28 airplanes and three midget submarines, including the one sunk by the WARD the night before.

The United States' losses qualified as a disaster. Of the 86 ships moored there, 19 were sunk or severely damaged. Fortunately, no aircraft carriers were in port. The attack destroyed 80 naval aircraft and 97 army planes on Hickam and Wheeler Fields.

The greatest blow was the human tragedy – aboard ship and shore 2,638 sailors lay dead or dying. One hundred nine Marines gave up their lives; 218 soldiers and 68 civilians were counted among the American fatalities.

The Japanese simultaneously struck Hong Kong, Thailand, The Thailand-Malayan border, the Philippines and the islands of Wake and Guam.

During Phase Three, 30 bombers and 18 dive bombers raided “Battleship Row” for the second time and then they hit the smaller ships in Middle Loch.

Following the attack, many people were found in dereliction of duty – information had been available, the submarine sinking the evening before and the radar operator's warning on the morning of the 7th were ignored. Absolute responsibility for what happened was never established.

Phase Four saw dive bombers that were of bombs rake the docks of the stricken ships with machine gun fire, while two other groups

After the attack on Pearl Harbor and the chaos of the following days, President Franklin D. Roosevelt relieved Admiral Husband Kimmel

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as the Commander and Chief of the Pacific Fleet and selected Rear Admiral Chester Williams Nimitz to replace him.

Roosevelt told the Secretary of War Henry Stimson, “Tell Nimitz to get the hell out to Pearl and stay there till the war is won.”

Nimitz was promoted to full admiral, skipping the rank of vice admiral.

Admiral Nimitz flew to Hawaii on Christmas Eve 1941. On Christmas Day, he was given a boat tour of Pearl Harbor cluttered with sunken battleships and Naval ships. During the tour, the Admiral commented, “Then Japanese made three big mistakes an attack force could make, or God was taking care of America.”

Nimitz explained, “Mistake number one: the Japanese attacked on Sunday morning. Nine out of ten crewmen of those ships were on shore leave. If those ships would have lured to sea and sunk, we would have lost 38,000 men instead of 3,800.

“Mistake number two: when the Japanese saw those battleships lined in a row, they got so carried away sinking those battleships, they never once bombed our dry docks opposite those ships. If they had destroyed those dry docks, we would have had to tow everyone of those ships to America to be repaired. As it is now, the ships are in shallow water and can be raised. One tug can pull them over the dry docks, and we can have them repaired and at sea by the time we could have towed them to America. And I already have crews anxious to

JANUARY 2021 “Mistake number three: Every drop of fuel in the Pacific theater of was on top of the ground in storage tanks five miles away over the hill. One attack plane could have strafed those tanks and destroyed our fuel supply. That's why I say, 'the Japanese make three big mistakes an attack force could make, or God was taking care of America.'”

Admiral Nimitz played a crucial role in the naval history of World Wa r I I a s Admiral C.H. Nimitz Commander in (US Navy photo, Naval History and Heritage Command) Chief U.S. Pacific Fleet and Commander in Chief Pacific Ocean Areas, commanding Allied air, land, and sea forces during World War II. EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM ADMIRAL C.H. NIMITZ TO ADMIRAL DAVID L. McDONALD, CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS, DATED 3 APRIL 1965 "Several times in recent weeks I have been quoted - correctly - that 'as bad as our losses were at Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941 - they could have been devastatingly worse - had the Japanese returned for more strikes against our Naval installations, surface oil storage and our submarine base installations. Such attacks could have with impunity as we had little left to oppose them. ‘ "Furthermore, I have been correctly quoted in saying, 'that it was God's divine will that Kimmel did not have his fleet at sea to intercept the Japanese Carrier Task Force that attacked Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941. That task force had a fleet speed of at least 2 knots superior to our speed - and Kimmel could not have brought the Japanese to a gun action unless they wanted it.’

"We might have had one carrier, but I doubt if the LEXINGTON could have joined in time - picture if you can - 6 Japanese carriers working on our old ships, which would be without aircover - or had the Japanese wanted to avoid American air attacks from the shore - they could have delayed the action until out of range of our shore-based air. Instead of having our ships sunk in the shallow, protected waters of Pearl Harbor, they could have been sunk in deep water - and we could have lost ALL of our trained men instead of the 3,800 approximately lost at Pearl Harbor.

"There would have been few trained men to form the nucleus of the crews for the new ships nearing completion. Not only were the ships of the enemy task force faster - they were more modern - and the Japanese main fleet under Yamamoto was in the rear - in support - if needed. (Admiral) Nagumo - the Commander of the Pearl Harbor Attack Force - missed a great chance by not following up on his attack…”

Warmest regards and best wishes, C.W. Nimitz

HISTORICAL SPOTLIGHT the roof. Some of the patients left their wards and got hit with bullets from these planes.”

Anna Urda Busby, of Alabama, was a patient at Hickam Field for two weeks prior to the attack. She reported to duty within one hour of the bombing. “I went from my sick bed to tending the wounded. I was still ill and my Chief Nurse thought I was one of the casualties.”

Agnes G. Shurr, of North Dakota, was aboard the USS SOLACE when Peal Harbor was attacked. She also served as a flight nurse during the Korean War. The women who served in Pearl Harbor are rarely remembered, though their presence meant so much to the American people that day.

T h e Wo m e n i n M i l i t a r y Fighting fires on the sunken battleship WEST VIRGINIA, Service for America Foundation December 7, 194l. (Official US Navy Photograph, National (WIMSA) was founded to create Archives, Naval History and Heritage Command) a national memorial at the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery to honor the women who have served in the military since the American Revolution. Their goal is to register these women for the Memorial and to collect On December 7, 1941, Tripler General their history, stories and memorable Hospital, the main medical facility at Pearl experiences, before they are lost to the Harbor, was staffed primarily by Army and world.

Navy nurses. Most of the doctors were off The devastation of Pearl Harbor reminds us that the price of freedom is constant vigilance. To ensure the legacy of freedom remains untarnished, we must never forget the lessons of Pearl Harbor.

WOMEN'S MEMORIES OF PEARL HARBOR

the island at a medical convention.

Eyewitness accounts of the bombing are taken from the register entries of the Women in the Military Service for America Memorial.

Madelyn Blonsky Knapp, of Maryland, was ready to go on duty as the head nurse of anesthetics at Tripler Hospital when she heard the planes flying overhead.

“At first, I thought that the planes were flying maneuvers from Hickam Field, but then I looked out the window and saw smaller planes and the smoke and realized that Pearl Harbor was on fire,” Knapp recalls. “Then the loudspeaker reported, 'This is not an alert. This is a real attack.'

Almost immediately, the casualties arrived, but most of the doctors were at a meeting in Honolulu. We worked around the clock for the next two days. Before the attack, we thought we were stationed in the safest place in the world.”

Elizabeth V. E. Murphy, of Mississippi, was sent immediately to the surgical theatre to assist the doctors with amputations. She remembers standing in surgery as “the Japanese planes machinegunned the hospital sometime that morning. I kept hearing the bullets hitting

Sailor and Marines are pictured outside Tripler Hospital while recovering from wounds received during the December 7 Attack on Pearl Harbor. (US Navy photo, Naval History and Heritage Command)

For more information about the project or to register yourself, a friend or relative, write to the Women in the Military Service Foundation, Dept 560, Ref O, Washington DC or call 800222-2294 / 703-533-1155 Editor's Note: This article was complied from materials

by Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught, USAF (Ret.), President of the Women in the Military for America Memorial Foundation.

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RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT

JANUARY 2021

HERE IS A SAMPLING OF WHAT SOME RESIDENTS WERE DOING TO CHASE AWAY THE CORONAVIRUS VIRUS BLUES A SALUTE TO VETERANS ON VETERANS DAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2020 On the morning of Veterans Day, November 11, 2020, resting on the Veteran's Monument in front of Community Center, I was delighted to see this inspiring salute… a red rose - tied with a red, white and blue ribbon with a beautiful note. The message read: “With deepest appreciation to our country's veterans” left by an anonymous well-wisher. I also discovered a beautiful rock painted red, white, and blue with hearts and a message that simply said, “PEACE” left by “The Rock Fairy.” ~ Submitted by an anonymous well-wisher

LOTTIE'S TAIL WAGGING ADVENTURES AT THE COMMUNITY PARK

THE “MEDICARE STORE ON WHEELS”

Lottie, the Lhasa Apso has met a bunch of dogs since we moved to Sun City Aliante. The community park is the perfect place to mingle. The lush grass has been so welcoming during these dog days of summer.

The residents truly appreciate having this oasis.

Because of COVID-19, informational seminars have not been permitted in the Community Center since March. In response to the situation, the Editor worked with Andrea and Brandon Scott to create "The Medicare Store on Wheels," which gave residents the opportunity to update their Medicare Plans.

They brought their sanitized RV and tent into the Community Center parking lot and had all the required health and safety guidelines in place. The best news is that residents had the opportunity to look at new Medicare offerings for 2021 and in some cases opt to sign up for a better plan.

It was uncanny to learn that in just a few park visits that when I asked the owners for their pet names, they all started with an 'L'. Not to mention, my Lottie; there is Lilly, Lucy, Lucky, Luna and Louie. (Lilly and Lucy are also Lhasa Apso).

Our fur kids enjoy that there is no social distancing guidelines amongst one another. As the months went on, we have met several other pets with many different names and breeds. All are well behaved. It truly is a highlight to our day.

Lottie is the oldest and almost completely blind now, but the other dogs seem to bring the prance back in her step. I fondly call this bunch the "puppy brigade" when we are all together.

The tails wag with contentment as if conducting an orchestra. They are so busy being social that they are oblivious to the other life around them. It's common to see jack rabbits, quails, hummingbirds, chipmunks and lizards.

It's quite the show at the Sun City Aliante Park. One of these times I may even ask for the dog owners names.

It's wonderful to have found a home, right here, at Sun City Aliante. ~ Submitted by Kathryn Huson

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HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

MENORAH LIGHTING CEREMONY – TO CELEBERATE THE BEGINNING OF CHANUKAH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2020 – SUN CITY ALIANTE PARKING LOT

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HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

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THE SUN CITY COMMUNITY CENTER DECKED OUT FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Festive Entrance Lobby

Holiday decorations behind Front Desk

Lighted Christmas tree reflecting in the expansive windows

The Gingerbread House and other festive decorations on the cabinet below the TV.

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Front Desk trimmed for the holidays

Christmas Tree with lighting in the room

Celebrating Chanukah

The Fireplace Room

Display of soldiers from the Nutcracker

A Nativity Scene

Holiday decorations outside Administrative Offices

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WEBSITE NEWS

ARE YOU RECEIVING EBLASTS? The rst step may be visiting the website - www.suncityaliante.org.

If you used to receive eBlasts on a regular basis, and you are not receiving them now, there is probably a simple solution. Help is on the way. The first step is to logon to our new website (www.suncityaliante.org). Now we are on the way to solving the problem.

If you remember your logon Username and Password from the old website, click on "Login" at the top of the home page, enter them in the appropriate boxes. If you were registered under the old website and your old Username or Password does not work, or you don't remember either of them, simply click on either the "Forgot Password" or "Forgot Username" link, enter your email address, click the green "Submit" button and wait patiently for an email that contains further instructions.

If your email address is found in the new system, an email should soon arrive with either your Username or instructions on setting your Password (depending on which link you clicked on). If you receive a message that says, "Unable to send login instructions, contact Sun City Aliante for assistance." Go to the blue bar near the top of website and click on "Contact Us," go the first line and select "Webmaster," then fill in your information and send a short message concerning your problem. (Be sure to check "I am not a robot.”)

If you are a new resident or were never registered on the old website, simply click on the "Register" at the top of the website, fill in the requested information, click the "Continue" button and wait for your request to be validated. Once your request has been validated, you

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will receive an initial Username (you can change it later) and a Password reset link to start the logon process.

If you are not receiving the eBlast and would like to, please login and select "Your Profile" at the top right of the website. Select "Update Profile," go to the last line "Receive eBlasts" and select "Yes." If you are having other problems, please select "Contact Us" on the top blue menu bar. On the first line, select "Webmaster," then complete your information, describe your problem and click Send.

The new website is an enhancement to tell the story of how our community is constantly improving. I hope you enjoy exploring the website. It's a great way to stay up to date on all SCAL's exciting activities, programs, clubs and special interest groups. ~ Your Sun City Aliante Communications Committee

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CHARTERED CLUBS

AMERICAN MAH JONGG CLUB Dear American Mah Jongg players, I miss seeing everyone in person and hearing from you. Have you missed hearing the clicking of the tiles? If so, try going online to Real Mah Jongg.com. You can play against the computer, with your friend or meet new people. In any case, you can keep up your skill.

I just heard from the National Mah Jongg League. I will again be the collector for the 2021 cards. There has been a price increase. The standard cards now cost $9.00 and the large print cards are $10.00.

You may write a check for the appropriate amount and making it payable to me.

If you have any questions for concerns, please contact me at 702-6335798 or owllady43@gmail.com.

Arlene Harris American Mah Jongg Club Chair

BOOK CLUB The Book Club selection for January is Triangle, The Fire That Changed America, by David von Drehle. Join them for a discussion at the Community Center at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, 2021. For a list of upcoming book selections, please visit their website at www.scaliante.com. For more information, please contact Jeannette Smith at 702-649-2468.

CERAMICS CLUB Winter is here and Ceramics Club members hope you enjoyed a safe and healthy holiday season. If you would like to try a new craft or create a fun new piece, come in and join the group.

Since guidelines are in place in the Community Center, a reservation is needed to participate. You can make a reservation by calling Jill Ernest at 702-954-6299. Club times are 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays. All participants will be required to wear face masks. All seating will be 6 feet apart. Tables will be marked for seating.

Reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. Other procedures will be explained when you come to class.

The Club hopes to see some new faces join them as well as more of our current members. New members are always welcome, and they have certified teachers ready to help you if needed. For any questions or more information regarding the Club, contact Jill Ernest at 702-954-6299 or Denise Simon at 914-907-6899.

SENIORS ASSISTING SENIORS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED SAS is looking for volunteers to answer the SAS phone and to be of assistance to residents during certain assigned times. We also need people to fill in when necessary. As a SAS volunteer you will be assigned the SAS phone during your designated time.

The assignment will occur once a year for a half month (1st through 15th or 16th to the end of the month).

Our mission includes, but not limited to, changing light bulbs, smoke/CO2 detector batteries, furnace/AC filters and adding salt to water softeners.

In addition, we loan out durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, bedside toilets, knee walkers, etc. These items are stored at our Community Center storeroom.

The total number of calls received, and time involved are minimal (maybe 7-8 calls per week).

This is a valuable free service we provide to our residents and is greatly appreciated by those who are unable to perform these services themselves.

Please contact David Hollander at 702-981-3149 or email at david_hollander2003@yahoo.com if you have any questions or wish to volunteer.

SENIORS WITH WARM HEARTS Seniors with Warm Hearts would like to extend sincere thanks and gratitude for the outpouring of generosity from the members of our community for the donations we received for our 2020 Season of Giving.

We can report that for the Project 150 Thanksgiving Meal Program we raised $650.00 from the community. Additional monies and gift cards through Christmas will be reported in next month's article.

We were also thrilled that we were able to supply many toys to the children at SAFE House as well as gift cards and checks. In addition, we were able to donate gift cards and checks to support Street Teens.

Last, but not least, Serving Our Kids was truly appreciative for the donations to help in their support of providing elementary school children in need with weekend food bags.

For more information about the organizations, we support or about joining our group, contact Carol Hoyt at 702-647-1289 or Karen Nutto at 201-7879391.

SUN CITY ALIANTE SONGSTERS The Sun City Aliante Songsters have been meeting on Zoom to continue to connect with their members. Considering the continuing health guidelines directed by Nevada Governor Sisolak, they will not present a holiday concert.

The Songsters have donated $500 to Three Square Food Bank in support of the continuing unemployment and other hardships that the Las Vegas community is facing due to the health crisis. The mission of Three Square Food Bank is to provide wholesome food to hungry people, while passionately pursuing a hunger-free community. They combine food banking (warehousing canned and boxed goods), food rescue (obtaining surplus or unused meats, bread, dairy and produce from hospitality and grocery outlets) and ready-to-eat meals and strive to be the most complete food solution for Southern Nevada.

The Songsters will evaluate whether they will present a spring 2021 concert. If you have any questions about Songsters, please contact the Director Lorraine Zanello at 702-460-9583.

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VETERANS AUXILIARY

I hope you had a Merry Christmas. At the November Veterans Club meeting on November 17, the attending members voted to cancel the December meeting due to a combination of factors…the holidays, no upcoming club events in January or February and increased COVID-19 precautions. We also voted to start our meeting earlier as we have had to cut our meetings short due to the early closure of the Community Center. Wanda will arrange with Debbie Kent and Lori Daniels for the Club to meet at 6 p.m. for the January 19, 2021 meeting.

Members of the Veterans Auxiliary recently delivered hand crafted blankets to the Veterans Hospital to bring holiday cheer to veteran patients. Pictured (l-r) in the front row are Henry Marshall (VA Hospital), Nurse (VA Hospital) Lynda Towers, Darlene Balu, Laurie Hollander, Kay Burr, and a Nurse (VA Hospital). In the back row (l-r) are Nancy Wiegand and Kathy Huston.

Happy New Year from the members of the Veterans Auxiliary! We hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday Season. We are looking forward to a wonderful New Year 2021!

On November 30, the Veterans Auxiliary delivered blankets to the VA Hospital.

On December 8, the Veterans Auxiliary put together bags of items (such as - bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, socks, blankets, gift cards, quilts, sheets, and children's toys) for Sgt. Dixie Thompson who is working with West Care for women and children. Thank you to everyone who donated all these items. Thank you to the Veterans Club who donated gift cards from McDonald's, Walmart, Smiths, and Target.

The Veterans Auxiliary is still collecting coupons for our Veterans and their families proudly serving overseas. If you are interested in saving coupons, please cut and separate them (food, non-food, and pet). The coupons could be good even if they are expired up to six months.

Please bring them to the Vista Room in the Sun City Aliante Community Center on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m.

In December, wreaths were placed on veterans' graves at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, which were donated by the Veterans Auxiliary and the Veterans Club.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting on January 19.

Stay safe and stay well.The Auxiliary meets every 3rd Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Sun City Aliante Vista Room.

Co-Chairs Donna Lawhead, donnavegas10@gmail.com

The Veterans Club joined the Auxiliary in donation to Wreaths Across America. This organization places wreaths on the graves at Veterans Cemeteries, including the one in Boulder City. We also voted to give gift cards to a women's homeless veterans organization to help the veterans, some with children.

I want to thank everyone in our Veterans Club for your patience during this difficult year, and your care and support of each other. I am proud to be affiliated with this Club and so grateful for the members who work so hard for our community.

Thank you to our elected board of this past year: David Hollander, Vice Chair/SAS; Sheila Cohen, Treasurer; and Toni Stuart, Treasurer; as well as our appointed board: Fred Schnelle, Quartermaster/Flags; Richard Lawhead, Communications/Military Appreciation Day; John Istle, Activites/Events; Sy Nielson, Community Outreach/Military Appreciation Day; Karl Vonderohe, SAS/FAS; Thomas Dinkel, Veteran's Services; Wayne Headrick, SCAL Board Liaison; Liz Meyer, 50/50 & Food Services; Santo Parisi, Food Services; Alan Melnick, Food Services; and Larry Zarate, Food Services. I also want to recognize and thank the hard work of the Veterans Club Auxiliary and the co-leaders: Donna Lawhead and Lynda Towers.

A grateful thank you to Karl Vonderohe, for all his work over these past several years for SAS and FAS. A very special thank you to Sy Nielson and Jerry Balu for your diligence, persistence, coordination, and hard work in the establishment of the Veterans Memorial Garden. A beautiful job so well done.

Don't forget, Veterans Club officer election is in March, with nominations starting in January. The offices are Chair, Vice-Chair, and Treasurer are expected to be open. Wishing you a Happy New Year and a Healthy One Too! Sincerely, Wanda Tacey Chair, The Veterans Club

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEEDS YOU ~ BECOME A BLOCK CAPTAIN Neighborhood Watch is alive and well. We had a meeting on October 15. It is so good to see everyone again. The topic of the meeting was, "What are the Duties of the Block Captains?" Our presentation featured a couple of informative videos.

Thank you to to Richard Lawhead for shooting the videos, and Qung Go for taking the minutes during this meeting.

T h e N e i g h b o r h o o d Wa t c h t e a m i s comprised of approximately 50 Block

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Captains, who have volunteered to be the "eyes and ears" of the North Las Vegas Police Department. Their mission is to be on alert for your home and safety and observe and report any concerns.

to keep in contact with residents about community news and even look after homes if their owners are away. Unfortunately, there are many homes without a Block Captain, so volunteers are always needed for this position.

Getting involved with Neighborhood Watch is a great way to meet people. Block Captains help residents get acquainted with their neighbors and support the Coordinator by communicating with approximately 15-20 homes in their immediate area. It is their duty

That is why Neighborhood Watch is inviting new volunteers, especially new residents, to explore the opportunity to serve as a Block Captain and help them make a difference. If you would like to learn more about the Neighborhood Watch program, please contact Jim Blossey at 775-5305119 or email jimandpatb@embarqmail.com.

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CDC ALERT

EIGHT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE US COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAM Now that there is an authorized and recommended vaccine to prevent COVID-19 in the United States, here are eight things you need to know about the new COVID-19 Vaccination Program and COVID-19 vaccines:

6. Making COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendations.

CDC makes vaccination recommendations, including those for COVID-19 vaccines, based on input from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

1. The safety of COVID-19 vaccines is a top priority. The U.S. vaccine safety system ensures that all vaccines are as safe as possible. CDC has developed a new tool, v-safe, as an additional layer of safety monitoring to increase our ability to rapidly detect any safety issues with COVID-19 vaccines. Vsafe is a new smartphone-based, after-vaccination health checker for people who receive COVID-19 vaccines.

7. Cost is not an obstacle to getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccine doses purchased with U.S. taxpayer dollars will be given to the American people at no cost.

However, vaccination providers may be able to charge administration fees for giving the shot. Vaccination providers can get this fee reimbursed by the patient's public or private insurance company or, for uninsured patients, by the Health

2. COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID-19. Two doses are needed. You need 2 doses of the currently available COVID-19 vaccine. A second shot 3 weeks after your first shot is needed to get the most protection the vaccine has to offer against this serious disease.

3. Right now, CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccine be offered to h e a l t h c a re p e r s o n n e l a n d residents of long-term care facilities. Because the current supply of COVID-19 vaccine in the United States is limited, CDC recommends that initial supplies of COVID-19 vaccine be offered to healthcare personnel and longterm care facility residents.

4. There is currently a limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine in the United States, but supply will increase in the weeks and months to come. The goal is for everyone to be able to easily get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as large enough quantities are available.

Once vaccine is widely available, the plan is to have several thousand vaccination providers offering COVID-19 vaccines in doctors' offices, retail pharmacies, hospitals, and federally qualified health centers.

5. After COVID-19 vaccination, you may have some side effects. This is a normal sign that your body is building protection. The side effects from COVID-19 vaccination may feel like flu and might even affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days.

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8. The first COVID-19 vaccine is being used under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Many other vaccines are still being developed and tested. As of December 14, the following three vaccines are expected to be approved for use in the near future: AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, Janssen's COVID-19 vaccine and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine.

(Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

JANUARY 2021

CDC ALERTS

FACTS ABOUT COVID-19 VACCINES Keep a Safe Distance to Slow the Spread FACT: COVID-19 vaccination will be an important tool to help stop the pandemic

to get a COVID-19 vaccine even if they have been sick with COVID19 before.

Wearing masks and social distancing help reduce your chance of being exposed to the virus or spreading it to others, but these measures are not enough. Vaccines will work with your immune system so it will be ready to fight the virus if you are exposed.

At this time, experts do not know how long someone is protected from getting sick again after recovering from COVID-19. The immunity someone gains from having an infection, called natural immunity, varies from person to person. Some early evidence suggests natural immunity may not last very long. We will not know how long immunity produced by vaccination lasts until we have a vaccine and more data on how well it works.

The combination of getting vaccinated and following CDC's recommendations to protect yourself and others will offer the best protection from COVID-19.

Stopping a pandemic requires using all the tools we have available.

As experts learn more about how COVID-19 vaccination may help reduce spread of the disease in communities, CDC will continue to u p d a t e t h e recommendations to protect communities using the latest science.

FACT: COVID-19 vaccines will not give you COVID-19 None of the COVID-19 vaccines currently in development in the United States use the live virus that causes COVID-19. In addition t o P fi z e r, t h e r e a r e several different types of v a c c i n e s i n development. Each of them will teach our immune systems how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19. Sometimes this process can cause symptoms, such as fever. These symptoms are normal and are a sign that the body is building immunity. It typically takes a few weeks for the body to build immunity after vaccination. This means a person could be infected with the virus just before or after vaccination and get sick because the vaccine has not had enough time to provide protection.

FACT: COVID-19 vaccines will not cause you to test positive on COVID-19 tests Vaccines currently in clinical trials in the United States won't cause you to test positive on viral tests, which are used to see if you have a current infection. If your body develops an immune response, which is the goal of vaccination, there is a possibility you may test positive on some antibody tests.

FACT: People who have gotten sick with COVID-19 may still benefit from getting vaccinated

FACT: Getting vaccinated can help prevent getting sick with COVID-19 While many people with COVID-19 have only a mild illness, others may get a severe illness or they may even die.

There is no way to know how COVID-19 will affect you, even if you are not at increased risk of severe complications.

If you get sick, you also may spread the disease to friends, family, and others around you while you are sick. COVID-19 vaccination helps protect you by creating an antibody response without having to experience sickness.

FACT: You should wear a mask before and after you receive a COVID-19 vaccine CDC recommends that during the pandemic people wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth when in contact with others outside your household, when in healthcare facilities, and when receiving any vaccine, including a COVID-19 vaccine. It typically takes a few weeks for the body to build up immunity after an immunization.

CDC does not currently recommend use of a face shield or gaiter as a substitute for a mask. Anyone who has trouble breathing should consult their physician about wearing a mask.

How do I know which sources of COVID-19 vaccine information are accurate?

It can be difficult to know which sources of information you can trust.

Learn more about finding credible vaccine information by visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/ (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

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JANUARY 2021

GET READY FOR TAXES: WHAT IS NEW AND WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN FILING IN 2021 Charitable deduction changes. New this year, taxpayers who don't itemize deductions may take a charitable deduction of up to $300 for cash contributions made in 2020 to qualifying organizations. For more information, read Publication 526, Charitable Contributions.

Find information about retirement plans.

IRS.gov has end-of-year find tax information about retirement plans. This includes resources for individuals about retirement planning, contributions, and withdrawals. The CARES Act retirement plan relief waived required minimum distributions during 2020 for IRA or retirement plan accounts. Also, eligible individuals can take a coronavirusrelated distribution of up to $100,000 by December 30, 2020 and repay it over three years or pay the tax due over three years.

The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to take necessary actions as soon as possible to prepare to file federal tax returns timely and accurately in 2021.

A special page, updated and available on www.IRS.gov, outlines steps taxpayers can take now to make tax filing easier in 2021.

This year, there are some key items to consider involving credits, deductions, and refunds: Recovery Rebate Credit/Economic Impact Payment. Taxpayers who received an Economic Impact Payment, should keep Notice 1444, Your Economic Impact Payment, with their 2020 tax records.

They may be eligible to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their tax year 2020 federal income tax return if: •

they did not receive an Economic Impact Payment, or

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their Economic Impact Payment was less than $1,200 ($2,400 if married filing jointly for 2019 or 2018), plus $500 for each qualifying child they had in 2020.

If a taxpayer didn't receive the full amount of the Economic Impact Payment for which they were eligible, they may be able to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit when they file in 2021.

Individuals do not need to complete information about the Recovery Rebate Credit on tax year 2020 Form 1040 or 1040-SR when filing in 2021, unless eligible to claim an additional credit amount.

Interest on refunds taxable. Taxpayers who received a federal tax refund in 2020 may have been paid interest. Refund interest payments are taxable and must be reported on federal income tax returns. In January 2021, the IRS will send Form 1099-INT to anyone who received interest totaling $10 or more.

Refunds. The IRS always cautions taxpayers not to rely on receiving a refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or paying bills. Some returns may require additional review and processing may take longer. For example, the IRS, along with its partners in the tax industry, continue to strengthen security reviews to help protect against identity theft and refund fraud.

The IRS reminds taxpayers that the fastest and safest way to receive a refund is to combine direct deposit with electronic filing including the IRS FreeFile program. Taxpayers can track their refund using the Where's My Refund? tool.

For more information to plan ahead, see Publication 5348, Get Ready to File, and Publication 5349, Year-Round Tax Planning is for Everyone or visit www.IRS.gov.

IRS WARNING IRS warns people about a COVID-related text message scam The IRS and its Security Summit partners are warning people to be aware of a new text message scam. The thief's goal is to trick people into revealing bank account information under the guise of receiving the $1,200 Economic Impact Payment.

Here's how this scam works People get a text message saying they have "received a direct deposit of $1,200 from COVID-19 TREAS FUND. Further action is required to accept this payment… Continue here to accept this payment …" The text includes a link to a phishing web address.

This fake link appears to come from a state agency or relief organization. It takes people to a fake website that looks like the IRS.gov Get My Payment website. If people visit the fake website and enter their personal and financial account information, the scammers collect it. (Source: wwwIRS.gov.)

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CHARTERED CLUBS

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Chartered Clubs,

as outlined in the “Sun City Aliante Club Guidelines,” are Board-recognized and open to all Sun City Aliante residents. ese clubs are sanctioned strictly for the members of this Association with no exceptions, unless a club invites guest speakers, instructors, etc. A household guest will be allowed to participate at club activities, in compliance with required guest policies and fees. All club members should be familiar with these guidelines set forth by the Board, as well as their individual club bylaws and/or policies and procedures. If you have questions regarding your club charter, feel free to call Lifestyle Director, Debbie Kent, at 702-638-5061.

Afternoon Games. Meets Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Contact Jo Cox at 702-646-3467 and xnnaj@aol.com

Aliante’s Classy Chefs. Meets 1st Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Contact classychefs@yahoo.com or Amy Redd at 501-773-5201.

American Mah Jongg. Meets

Hand and Foot. Meets Tuesdays from

1- 4 p.m. This game is similar to Canasta. Contact Angie Bidell at 702-639-2365 and ambidell@aol. com. or Hjordy Wagner at 715-529-9728 and hwizwag@gmail.com.

Kaluki. Meets Thursdays at 1 p.m. Contact Dorothy Martin at 702-399-2045.

Wednesdays and Fridays 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Classes taught on Fridays 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contact Arlene Harris at 914-456-9690 and owllady43@gmail.com.

Mahjong. Meets Mondays from 1 - 4 p.m.

Art/Class Workshop. Meets Tuesdays at

every Friday at 1 p.m. Contact Carol Jones at 702-464-5916 or 661-466-3478 and carolannejones1956@gmail.com or Alanna Tiehes at 951-313-1349 and tiehes@msn.com.

10 a.m. followed by Art Workshop at noon.

Contact Karen Franklin at 702-633-4833 and jlfra100@juno.com or Denise Simon at 914-904-6899 and simond2571@gmail.com.

Basketball Club. Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Contact Bob Ingertson at 702-680-0967 and ringertson@gmail.com

Book Club. Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Contact Jeannette Smith at 702-649-2468. For book selections, visit visit www.scaliante.com

Bunco. Meets the 2nd Thursday from 6:30-9 p.m. Contact Cathy Pierce at 209-595-0833 and cnitro3@fire2wire or Robin Sharp at 303-641-2107 and dalerobin@aol.com

Ceramics. Meets Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - noon. Contact Jill Ernest at 702-954-6299 and jilljack16@yahoo.com or Denise Simon at 914-907-6899 and simond2571@gmail.com.

Chicago Scoring Bridge. Meets Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Contact Mary Jane and Charles D'Agati at 201-321-1691 or mjdagati@aol.com.

Club DIAL (Dance in a Line).

Beginners lessons offered Mondays at 6:30 p.m. The Club meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Classes and meetings in the Fitness Studio. Contact Sharon Benac at 702-278-1757 or smbenac@gmail.com.

Eight Ballers. Meets Mondays & Thursdays 10 a.m.- noon. Contact David Meteyer at 702-290-3242

Contact Grace Wong at 702-646-9664 and wrongway9664@embarqmail.com.

Mexican Train Dominoes. Meets

Pan. Meets on Mondays at 6 – 8:30 p.m. and

Fridays at 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. For more information contact Renée Snodgrass at 818-807-3369 or 702-458-0013 or reneesnodgrass@cox.net

Paper Crafting. Meets Mondays at 1

- 4 p.m. Contact Lillian Williamson at 702242-9298 and busybeaver@cox.net or Lynn Kiedrowski at 702-463-9141 and lynndrwski@ yahoo.com.

Pickleball. Club days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings starting at 8 a.m.Contact Ken Schmitz at 925-708-5728.

Skills and drills on Mondays at 8 a.m. contact Sarah Smith at 702-778-0120

Pinochle. Meets Tuesdays from 5:30 - 8:30

p.m. and every Sunday from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Contact Rene Swanson at 702-773-2383 and reneedswanson@hotmail.com.

Poker. Meets Wednesdays and Fridays at 4 p.m. Contact Ralph Punzi at 702-839-9898 and ralphp629@yahoo.com or Qung Go at 630665-9802 and qungwgo@gmail.com .

Silver Needles and Threads.

Quilting. Meets Tuesdays and

Wednesdays from 9 a.m. - noon. Contact Connie Munson at 612-810-9439 and conmun45@gmail.com.

Solos. Social group for singles. Social group for singles.

Table Tennis. Meets Monday through

Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Social Hall. Contact Ed Ernest at 269-591-0759 and eeernest@yahoo.com.

Technology Club. Meets the first Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Vista Ballroom.

Contact Wayne Headrick at 702-823-2627 and wayne@headrick.us.

Tennis. Meets daily for Open Play. Start

time is 7 a.m. M-S. The Weather may affect start times.

Contact Larry Rothstein at 702-649-8766 and lilandlar@aol.com

Veterans of Sun City. Meets the 3rd

Tuesday at 7 p.m. Contact David Hollander at 702-480-7668 and David_hollander2003@ yahoo.com. The Veterans Auxiliary meets the 3rd Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Vista Room.

Contact Co-Chair Donna Lawhead at 360-4400704 and Donnavegas10@gmail.com or Lynda Towers at 505-412-2307 and Lynda1229@msn.com.

The following Special Interest Groups are Board-recognized and may schedule meetings in advance. Please check the calendar.

Aliante Fil-Am Interest Group.

Social group for fun & entertainment. Contact Mel Coloma at 702-556-4622 or Epi Coloma at 571-228-0390.

Bowling.

Meets Tuesdays & Wednesdays at noon at Texas Station Bowling Center. Contact Ray Wong at 702-646-9664 and wrongway9664@embarqmail.com.

Havarah. Meets to socialize and celebrate Jewish holidays as well as special birthdays. Other activities, such as games nights, have been scheduled. We are always open to suggestions. .

Horseshoes. Meets Saturdays at 8 a.m. (summer), and 9 a.m. (fall/winter). Contact Jack Witt at 702-642-6282 or Deena Gaither at 630-341-0994.

Ladies’ Golf. Meets Thursdays at Aliante Golf Course. Contact Kay Carow at 847-529-6412 or Vicki Briggs at 303-884-1113.

Minnesota Nice Group. Minnesota folks meet monthly for events. Contact Obbie Harvieux at 702-399-4340 or Rory Raymond at 702-489-2405 to get on mailing list.

Euchre. Meets 1 p.m. on Mondays. Contact

Contact Teri Narveson at 702-642-0683 and tnarveson@hotmail.com or Angie Bidell at 702-639-2365 and ambidell@aol.com.

Cheryl Gustin at 319-415-0471 or gusto32742@yahoo.com.

Sun City Aliante Songsters.Meets

Neighborhood Watch. Meets 3rd Thursday, Social Hall, 4-5 p.m. Contact Jim Blossey at 775-5305119 and jimandpatb@embarqmail.com.

Spades. Meets Mondays at 6 p.m. Contact

Seniors Assisting Seniors. Helps seniors with limited home needs & medical equipment.

Hot line 702-981-3149.

Forget-Me-Knots. Needlework, knitting, crochet and jewelry making. Meets Mondays from 1-4 p.m.

Contact Collette Stickney at 702-399-2647 and acollette19@yahoo.com or Madeline Shapiro at 702-399-5347 and shapiromr@yahoo.com.

Glass Crafters. Meets the first and

third Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Contact Jill Ramsey at 702-642-8716 and cpigs@aol.com.

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Thursdays, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.. Contact Contact Lorraine Zanello at 702-460-9583 or lcompozr@aol.com.

Sonja Bankston-Cullen at 310-612-3340 and mrssbc@gmail.com.

Seniors With Warm Hearts. Helps

Sun City Aliante Steppers. Meets

disadvantaged children. Contact Karen Nutto at 201-787-9391 or Carol Hoyt at 702-647-1289.

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 p.m. Contact Margo Young at 702-649-1176 and jaxlady@ hotmail.com.

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Ukulele Strummers. Meets Sundays in Craft Room 2. Beginners 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Advanced Beginners 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Contact Kevin Smith at 916-847-7422 and KHSNLV@gmail.com

“We’ll Be Here for You for Generations”

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NEWS & NOTES

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION IDEAS Are you thinking about taking on a New Year's resolution? Just make sure you choose an activity you will enjoy. That will make getting up to workout easier on those days you would rather sleep in.

The truth is making resolutions is easy; sticking to them is the hard part. Most people, almost 80%, do not keep them. Here is your challenge… you can change that this year!

The options are endless. To help you get started check out this list of possible New Year's resolutions. Let us make 2021 an awesome year. This is your opportunity to take control!

1. Take on a special project – Expand your horizons and take on something to expand your horizons and build new connections.

2. Practice Gratitude – We always have something to be thankful for.

3. Start a Journal - Keep track of all your adventures.

4. Do random acts of kindness. Remember you get what you give.

5. Learn a new hobby – Have fun with something new 6. Drink enough water – Keep track of your intake.

7. Move more, sit less – Take daily walks, ride a bike, go to the gym.

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JANUARY 2021 8. Make plans to take a mini-adventure – Go camping, visit national parks 9. Volunteer more often – Enrich your life and give back.

10. Send handwritten letters – People love getting snail mail.

11. Pick a time to wake up and stick to it – It will help you improve your sleep and health.

12. Be consistent with mealtimes – A review in The BMJ by Australian researchers suggests that all meals are created equal and breakfast is not the most important meal.

13. Turn on music instead of the TV. 14. Try something new – Meditation, tai chi, art classes, the list goes on.

15. Floss every day – Your dentist will love you for it.

16. Practice intentional breathing – It is a powerful tool to reduce stress.

17. Ditch one bad habit – Eating out of boredom, smoking.

18. Get in touch with your creative side – Paint, draw, write dance sculpt- do things that inspire you.

19. Embrace spontaneity – Be open to impromptu decisions.

20. Slow down while eating and savor each bite – This will make your full faster.

21. Take time to appreciate your accomplishments.

22. Make a new friend – After a long year of quarantining, we all crave more social interaction. Search for local interest groups in your area through MeetUp. 23. Check out your local farmers market – Adding local frits and veggies to your plate is good for your health.

24. Organize your photos.

25. Read at least one book a month – It keeps your mind sharper.

(Sources; the queenlife.me and collegelifemadeeasy.com)

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