CONTACTING LEISURE WORLD
Leisure World staff is available by phone Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Please do not hesitate to contact us at 480-832-0000. Dial the extension for the department that will best address your needs. For all emergencies, call 9-1-1 before notifying the LW Security Department at ext. 601.
LWCA DIRECTORY
Main Number: 480-832-0000
Administration Reception Ext. 101 reception@lwca.com
Village Medical
LW On-Site Office
480-977-6349
Compliance Office Ext. 115
Facilities Department Ext. 109 facilities@lwca.com
Finance Department Ext. 119 finance@lwca.com
Fitness Center Ext. 212 fitness@lwca.com
Golf Coyote Run: Ext. 300 Heron Lakes: Ext. 400
Golf Course Conditions 480-832-0005
Landscape Department Ext. 201 landscape@lwca.com
Library Ext. 128
LW News/Communications Ext. 210 news@lwca.com outreach@lwca.com
Recreation Department Ext. 209 recreation@lwca.com
RE/MAX Classic Ext. 705
Resource Office Ext. 126 resources@lwca.com
Security Department Opt. 1 security@lwca.com
Welcome New Owners
Leisure World News
Owned by the Leisure World Community Association. Published monthly on the 1st
Communications/LW News Office: 480-832-0000 ext. 210, news@lwca.com
Communications and Community Affairs Director: Diana Bridgett, dbridgett@lwca.com
Communications Supervisor: Carley Cathemer, ccathemer@lwca.com
Advertising Specialist: Elizabeth Ramos, eramos@lwca.com
Graphic Designer: Erica Odello, eodella@lwca.com
Contributing Writers: E.B. Blacke, Sue De Carlo, Larry Caves, Patti Diamond, Mary Ellen doValle, C. Barry Ingerson, Dr. Carol S. Kessler PhD, Sherry Rinddels-Larsen Ken Weinstock, and Kay West
Picture This
Leisure World is updating our database. If it’s been more than 3 years since you had your picture taken for Leisure World, or if you never have, please stop by the Administration Front Desk to have your picture taken any weekday between 9 am and 2 pm. Some of our current photos of residents are outdated and/or unrecognizable. A recognizable, current photo will help enhance security and keep our software updated.
LW Newspaper Resident Advisor: Ronda Gates, MS
FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION:
ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
April Board and District Meetings
Wednesday Coffee April 2nd ,9th ,16th, 23rd and 30th
Leisure World Wednesday Morning Coffee is open to all residents. The wonderful volunteers of the Wednesday Morning Hospitality Committee have been hosting this event for ten years.
District Chair Email Addresses
District1@ LWCA.com, District3@ LWCA.com, District4@ LWCA.com, District5@ LWCA.com, District6@ LWCA.com, District7@ LWCA.com, District8@ LWCA.com
NEW OWNER AND RENTER NEW OWNER AND RENTER ORIENTATION ORIENTATION
Leisure World Community Manager Clark Collier cordially invites all new owners and renters to the Leisure World and Foundation orientation. Learn about our culture and how to connect with the Foundation!
Join us for Coffee and light snacks in the Rec. 1 Ballroom, 10:00 a.m. April 10, 2025
New homeowners and renters are encouraged to attend! Please RSVP to Executive Assistant Robin Mann at rmann@lwca.com or call 480-832-0000 ext. 103.
How to Run for District Office 2025
Do you want to get involved in Leisure World and make a difference! One great way to do so is by serving your District Council! The elections for District 1,3,5 and 7 will be held on Tuesday, November 18th. Now, is the time to get your name on the ballot! Here is a breakdown of the process.
1. Select a Position: There are three District Council positions. There is the District Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary/Treasurer. One person can maintain the duties of the two positions, or they can be divided among three individuals. They may be split if separate nominations are received for Secretary and Treasurer positions. Council members will be elected for a twoyear term.
2. Expression of Interest Form: The first step is to submit an Expression of Interest Form where you will provide a brief history of your qualifications. It can be found on the Leisure World resident website, and at the Reception desk in the Admin bld. where all forms are located. Once the form is completed, send it to your District Nominating Committee Member or to Robin Mann in Admin.
3. Résumé: Fill out a brief résumé. You can find the résumé form on the resident website and at the
Reception desk in the Admin bld. where all forms are located. If you are considered an eligible candidate, this information will be published in the Leisure World newspaper for residents to get to know you better. Once the form is completed, send it to your District Nominating Committee Member or to Robin Mann in Admin.
4. Nominating Committee: Each District Council has a district member on the nominating committee, for a total of seven people. The committee will review all expression of interest submissions and submit a report of eligible candidates to the Admin Office by Tuesday, September 30th. Residents will be notified at October 7, 2025 Work Session and via Eblast.
Good luck! For questions, contact your District Nominating Representative.
D 1 Diane Andersen – manor 300 480-395-5515 azpatriot13@gmail.com
D-3 John Miller – manor 651 480-981-1955 johncmiller653@gmail.com
D 5 Beverly Rudnick – manor 2773 602-909-3989 beverlyrudnick@gmail.com
D 7 Peggy Larson – manor 1310 404-606-2464 pegmdl@gmail.com
Make a Lasting Legacy: Your Gift Matters
Donations are vital to maintaining the beauty and functionality of our shared spaces here in Leisure World. Some of our most beloved spaces are a result of the generosity of our residents. Just a few things donations have and could assist with:
•Tennis and Pickleball Courts
•Community Lakes and Fountains
•Walking Paths and Dog Park
•The Library
•Modernization of Facilities
•Dedicated Benches
•The Golf Courses
•Trees and Shrubbery
•The Computer Lab
•The Fiber Arts Studio
How to donate: Anyone interested in donating to Leisure World can do so by cash, check, or card at the Finance Department in the Rec.1 Administration building.
Leisure World Community Association is a not-for-profit community. No donation is too small to make a difference, whether it is a one-time gift or a reoccurring contribution, your support is appreciated. Thank you!
Leisure World cordially invites all to the Wednesday Coffee Chat. Visit with fellow residents and learn about Leisure World from a resident’s perspective. Join us for Coffee and light snacks in the Clubroom at Rec.1 just across from the Courtyard, every Wednesday from 8:00 to 10:00 am.
Our Community Manager Clark Collier will join us the first Wednesday of every month, so be sure to stop by and say hello!
Find Penny the Swan
Meet Penny, the newest addition to the Leisure World Newspaper. This month, we will be hiding Penny the Swan inside one of the three sections of the paper. After the 15th of each month we choose a winner at random, winners will be awarded a gift certificate!
Rules:
• Your email must be sent to news@lwca.com.
• Lenny’s location must consist of the page number she was found on as well as the title of the article she is closest to.
• Gift certificates must be picked up in the Communications Office.
• All correct answers will be collected on the 15th of each month and the winner will be chosen at random.
• There will only be one winner per month.
Sure and begorrah
As I was looking for Penny, Whom should I see
But Leprechaun Lenny.
I was able to see him Because of his frock. It was just as green As an Irish shamrock.
Page 19B was his hiding spot
And I was warned Not to look for
The gold o’ his pot. A SkyMed ad Was by his side. Then all of a sudden
He loudly cried.
“Lá Faéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh!”
That was his special Message to you.
And I wish you a Happy St. Patrick’s Day, too.
Patty O’Brien Manor 769
ADMINISTRATIVE
Recycling in Leisure World, as a county island, can be a bit unique due to its status.
In 2019, recycling programs like those offered by the City of Mesa, used to make a profit by delivering materials to processing facilities. But now, the programs must pay the facilities upfront processing fees, which no longer makes it viable. It’s a ripple effect that has impacted Leisure World.
Recycling in Leisure World
The Leisure World Lions Club, a charitable group serving the community, had hosted recycling bins at Via Norte Yard where residents could drop off paper and cardboard. Resident and Lions Club member Don Steffan, who oversaw the recycling program, said that unfortunately, the Lions Club could no longer provide this service. “We would pick up the materials and take it to these vendors who would pay us for it,” explained Don. “All this money then went to charities or other Lions Club projects. But the vendors couldn’t afford to pay us anymore.” “The Lions couldn’t afford to pay them,” says Don. “We’re a nonprofit. So, I brought this to the attention of the Leisure World Governing Board. In a meeting, the Leisure World Board of Directors opted not to pay the fee, which was estimated at $20,000 annually. As a result, the blue bins were removed from Via Norte Yard on November 8, 2019. Residents now must dispose of paper and cardboard in their normal trash pickup. If residents have an overflow of trash and their regular bin is full, they may use the trash compactor located at the Via Norte Yard. Pickup is up every Tuesday and Friday.
Residents should be aware that the compactor does not replace their regular trash bin and should be used as a last resort. Prohibited compactor items include books, construction material, chemicals, appliances or other hazardous waste.
In 2020, Leisure World made arrangements with the City of Mesa to allow our residents to pay an increase in their water bills in order to use the City of Mesa Hazardous Waste Station. In December of 2020, there
was a .43 cent general increase as well as .99 cent increase for wastewater.
Leisure World residents have year-round access to dispose of their household hazardous materials at the new City of Mesa Household Hazardous Materials Facility which is located at 2412 N. Center St. Drivethrough drop-off hours: Wednesday-Saturday 7 a.m.noon. You must present a current driver’s license with a Mesa address OR a current utility bill or rent receipt and a photo I.D. with matching name.
Creatively Reuse to Reduce
With limited recycling, the City of Mesa encourages everyone to reduce and reuse. “We should always first reduce the amount of waste we generate,” continues the city’s letter. “Second, we must reuse by reducing our consumption of single-use products and reuse them instead. Before throwing it away, consider ways to reuse it. Some ideas include using the backs of paper for scratch sheets and shopping lists. You can also
create stylish storage bins with cardboard boxes or store snacks in reused mason jars or coffee containers. It may take a bit more creativity, but the results can be rewarding. Another great way to maximize the reuse of items is to give them away. For example, residents can still support the Lions Club by giving them a variety of items such as aluminum cans, which they get profit from, and donating eyeglasses for their eye screening program. You can also donate used cell phones.
“We send all flip phones to the Mesa Police Department’s Family Advocacy Center which supports victims of domestic violence,” adds Don. “Any other phones we get help us raise money for Camp Tatiyee, a Lions Camp for special-needs individuals. We appreciate all donations received.” So, don’t trash it, reuse it! It will benefit Leisure World and community members in need.
Lions Club recycling can locations:
• Rec 1 in the Admin parking lot and Promenade
• Rec 2 parking lot near the back of the Hopi Pima Room
• Heron Lakes Pro shop - near the ice machine
• Via Norte yard
Lions Club eyeglass – used ink cartridge - cell phone –hearing aid drop off locations:
• Admin Building near front door
• Rec 1 Courtyard – near the Billard room
• Coyote Run Pro shop
Other Recycling Options in Mesa J&C Recycling
431 S. Stapley Dr. Ste. 21 Mesa, AZ 85204 Tel: 480232-4482
No Fees. They accept and pay for cans and plastic only.
SA Recycling
12 W. Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210 Tel: 480-9641177
No fees. They accept and pay for metal only.
FOUNDATION FLASHES
The Leisure World Foundation was founded in 1995 by five Leisure World residents: Max Hiatt, Harold Luntey, Grady MvKinley, Doug Shannon and John Wilkinson. It stated purpose was and still is “to provide charitable relief as a 501( c)(3) public charity to help meet the needs of the elderly, handicapped and distressed persons in Mesa and nearby East Valley areas including Leisure World”. Work of the Foundation was initially enabled by a $30,000 loan from the Leisure World Community Association which was rapidly paid back with interest.
In 2015, deductible giving to 501(c)(3) organizations and what they could support through tax deductible gifting changed. From 1995-2015, the Foundation served as a conduit for giving that resulted in equipping the Fitness center, development of the Rec 2 complex and pool area, the Craft Building and the Tennis complex. The Foundation through donated funds and partnership with the Leisure World Community Association also helped fund our internal Resident Emergency Support/Outreach program and the Library plus numerable other projects. The Foundation also funded several East Valley Charities including Banner Hospital Foundation, East Valley Adult Resources, Hospice of the Valley, House of Refuge, Jewish Family and Children’s Service, Mesa United Way, the Salvation Army, Sunshine Acres and several others generally totaling approximately $25,000-$30,000 per year.
Funding for internal projects was made possible by personal donations many of which are acknowledged by plaques in the Rec 2 Complex and in our Fitness Center. Funding for giving to East Valley Charities (giving outside the walls”) was made possible by Challenge Days giving from The Tennis, Pickleball, and Billard’s, and Drama clubs, a percentage of sales from Valley Gold Mine, and Foundation events such as Mardi Gras, Dancing with the Stars, Valentines Dinner Dance , Major Donors Brunch, the Annual Charity Golf Tournament, Welcome Back Luau plus donations by individuals to our Annual Giving Program.
In 2024, income after expenses for our fund-raising events totaled $80,891 with the Valentine’s Dinner Dance, Welcome Back Luau, Valley Gold Mine, and Charity Golf Tournament raising in excess of $7600, $7200, $1800 and $23,000 respectively. This year’s
events raised In excess of $7000 for Valentines Dinner Dance, and $1900 for Valley Gold Mine. These activities plus individual donations have allowed the Foundation to commit $50,000 to East Valley Charities and nearly $52,000 to projects “inside the walls”, including purchase of Baby Grand Piano for Rec 2, Cart Path repairs at both golf courses and a ballet barre in the Fitness Center Classroom).
Over the last 30 years, East Valley Charities have received more than $798,646 in funding and funding” inside the walls” has totaled nearly $5 million ( the majority of this was before 2015). Recent “inside the walls funding” has been done through the non-tax-deductible Leisure World Improvement Fund and has exceeded $45,000.
Funds raised in excess of expenses or by special request have been conservatively invested in our Endowment Account and our Restricted Foundation account. While it has not done so yet , the Foundation Board can use up to 4% of annual earnings from these funds to support charitable work. Use of these funds may be needed to maintain our giving level with recent reduced funding from Challenge Days Club support and reduced giving due to the recent high standard income tax deduction that limits the ability to deduct charitable contributions from income. In recent years your annual giving to these funds, our general administrative account and to the Leisure World Improvement Fund have been in the range of $50,000 to more than $100,000 per year.
the Premier Lecture series, the Leisure World Library(annually matches up to $2000 of funds raised by the Library), the Leisure World Employee Scholarship fund ( this is done jointly with the American Association of University Women and the Leisure World Community Association), several music- related programs, purchase of new baby grand piano housed at Rec 2 and the New Homeowners and Renters Brunch done with the Leisure World Community Association.
In 2025, the Foundation will provide support totaling $50,000 for House of Refuge, Mathew 25 Prison Ministry, Save the Family, Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center, Assistance League of East Valley, Bag and Boob Babes, Gigi’s Cottage and Child Crisis Center of AZ.
Each year Foundation Board members try to visit one of our supported charities. Since 2019, the Foundation has supported Child Crisis Center with grants totaling $46,566. This year Norma Bryant, Ruth Pechmann and Donna Bailey visited the Child Crisis Center (childcrisisaz.org) and were hosted by Sara Phillips, senior manager of development. The Child Crisis Center has a multifaceted program that addresses: Emergency Resident Services, Foster Care and Adoption, Early Education, Counseling, Safe Kids’, Teen and Adult Resources, Whispering hope ranch and a Resource Distribution Center. During this visit we were made aware of an urgent need for new boys clothing sizes 3T-12.
Soon you will receive our Annual Giving Post card in your mailbox. This will be addressed to Resident (because a significant number of manors are rented) at Leisure World with manor #. Mesa, AZ. Funding for several Leisure World suggested projects such as lighting for Pickleball courts, trees, repair of walking and cart paths and others will be considered through funding of the Leisure World Improvement Fund.
Besides the above, the Foundation annually supports
Pictured below are Foundation Board Members (left to right)Norma Bryant, Ruth Pechmann, Donna Bailey (Foundation grants manager) and Sara Phillips, Child Crisis Development manager
Dates to remember:
April 2, Premier Speakers series: Bill Harrison, Lost Treasures of Arizona. Hopi/Pima, 6 pm.
April 10, New Homeowners and Renters Orientation Brunch, Rec 1 Ballroom 10 PM.
Bill is known as “Arizona’s Road Scholar”. He will be here on Wednesday, April 2 to present about “Lost Treasures of Arizona”.
Do you want to treasure hunt? Let Bill tell you where to look.
Arizona is 113,998 square miles in size. Some parts of the state are so rugged and remote, they’re perfect for hiding, or losing, treasure! Billions of dollars’ worth of gold, silver and ancient relics are hidden in Arizona. Treasure hunters eagerly search countless nooks and crannies hoping to find a gleaming pile of loot!
BUT, BEWARE!
Although there are great riches to be found, there are also considerable risks!
Bill’s lively and colorful presentation will take the audience into the Grand Canyon to explore an ancient Egyptian tomb. Then, you’ll visit Fort Huachuca in Southeastern Arizona where a vault of gold awaits the clever treasure hunter.
There will be a stop at Colossal Cave to hunt for a payroll of gold stolen from a train robbery. And, of course, the most famous lost treasure is at Lost Dutchman’s Mine in the Superstition Mountains, east of Leisure World.
This treasure hunt won’t require hiking boots, a shovel or a pick. Just sit back with your imagination to enjoy Bill Harrison’s presentation.
Make sure to mark your calendar for April 2, 6:00 pm at the Hopi-Pima Ballrooms. If you would like to stop by earlier at 5:30 p.m. the Foundation will be presenting grants to deserving community non-profits.
The Leisure World Foundation cosponsors this FREE presentation with the Rec Department and Desert Financial: Wills and Trusts Division.
This is the last speaker of the 2024-25 season. Plans are already underway for the 2025-26 season. If you have heard or know of someone for the Premier Speaker
Behind the Desk of Clark Collier
Ever wonder about how Leisure World works? It probably will not surprise you that there are a lot of similarities the Leisure World Community Association shares with other businesses. We are currently in the process of revitalizing an old guide that used to be given out to residents titled, “How Leisure World Works.” I thought I would give you a very brief overview of some of the guide’s content.
Leisure World was established in 1973 and completed in 1994. There are 2,129 single family units and 535 condominiums on 958 acres. Leisure World is divided into seven districts.
There are five documents that bind the homeowner and the association called Governing Documents:
1. Articles of Incorporation
2. Covenants, Conditions,
All of these documents are given to new homeowners and can be found online.
Every two years, on a staggered basis, homeowners in each of the seven districts elect a District Council, which consists of a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson, and a
Secretary/Treasurer. Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7 nominate candidates and vote during October/November of each odd numbered year, while Districts 4, 6, and 8 do so on even numbered years.
Board meetings are held during the months of October through April.
• Board Work Sessions are held the first Tuesday of each month. They are informal and are intended for open dialogue between board members and residents.
• Open Board Meetings are scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month. These are more formal and concern motions and votes on different agenda items.
• District Meetings occur during the week between the Board Work Session and Open Board Meeting. These meetings are geared to be more specific to each district.
Leisure World employs about 140 people. Not all are full-time, many are part-time and seasonal. An Organizational Chart can be found online, but Leisure World consists of the following departments:
• Administration – The main hub for resident services.
• Communications – Informs and educates residents via the newspaper, newsletters, E-blasts, and social media.
• Facilities – Oversees the maintenance and upkeep of all community buildings, equipment, streets, and common areas.
• Finance – Responsible for all financial operations
pertaining to the corporation.
• Golf – Leisure World has two beautiful 18-hole courses that are maintained and run by staff.
• Human Resources – All personnel issues flow through HR, and also includes payroll.
• Information Technology – Keeps Leisure World up and running electronically.
• Landscape – Performs landscape maintenance on common areas and Districts 1, 3, and 7.
• Security – Responsible for providing a secure and safe community with controlled access to three entry gates and maintaining a 24x7 patrol throughout Leisure World.
• Recreation – Coordinates facilities and activities like trips, shows, dances, and special events.
• Realty – The ReMax Classic Realty Office is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the association. Annual profits from home sales and property management contribute to Leisure World’s Annual Budget.
• Wellness – Provides a full-service fitness center, health classes, and sponsor wellness fairs.
Well, there you have it. A quick overview of how Leisure World works. Look for a full publication rollout in the coming months.
Barb's Board Bulletin
A lot of work has been done recently to update the LWCA Nominating Committee Bylaws. The proposed changes will streamline and make the process more efficient. The results should aid in assisting Leisure World residents who have an interest in serving on a district council, or on the governing board. Those who desire to serve need to take the responsibility earnestly. It is estimated that one of every five Americans lives in a community association, showing the importance of the work. The Board of Directors has a legal obligation to always act in the best interest of Leisure World, and to protect its interests, both real and intangible. Additionally, the Board of Directors is required to represent the community, enforce governing documents, and enrich the social well-being of our residents.What are the responsibilities of the individual board positions? The
Happy Easter
Welcome to April! What a beautiful month we are entering. I hope that our winter guests has enjoyed every moment of the season. I wish you safe travels and of course I look forward to serving you again next season. To our year-rounders, just as last summer. We are going to keep things going as we are planning to keep you engaged and entertained during the summer months.
president is tasked with leading the board, presiding at meetings, setting meeting agenda, and serving as the conduit between the other board members and the community manager. The vice president assists and fills in for the president whenever necessary. The board secretary validates and signs all meeting minutes, plus records executive session minutes. The types of meetings include work sessions, open sessions, annual meetings, and special sessions. The treasurer and assistant treasurer work with the community manager and chief financial officer to prepare yearly budgets and ensure appropriate accounting practices are followed. Meeting with outside auditors is another valuable function of these positions. The Board of Directors also has a Liaison to the Long-Range Planning Committee and the Architectural Control Committee. The liaisons serve as a link between the Board of Directors and the committee members. Liaisons have no committee voting power, but they are
Editor’s Note
You may want to look for a surprise announcement in section A of the paper. There may be an unexpected performance taking place this month. Let me know if you will be attending.
Also, Extreme Faith Productions will host a full Good Friday service at 6 p.m. in the Hopi/Pima Room at Rec. 2. The service will include a sermon and song to honor the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This service is free of charge.
The next day, be sure to bring your family and grandchildren to our Easter celebration at Rec.1 We have pancakes, face-painting, a bunny petting area,
Carley’s Catch All
Well, I did not finish all three books in 30 days. I did, however, finish the first book and roughly 60% of the second. So, though my goal was ambitious, it was not fruitless! I love the series and am glad I pushed myself to read it. Currently my favorite characters are Gimli
and Treebeard, they have offered a refreshing reprieve from the doom and gloom of our characters trials.
Happy Easter and April Fool’s Day. I may or may not have a few tricks buried within Section A, so keep your eyes peeled.
You may notice the paper is shrinking, with the departure of some of our neighbors for the season
in place to help answer any questions the committee members may have in executing their tasks.
To be an efficient and competent board member, there must be respect for other board members. An efficient and competent board member must be prepared for each meeting by reviewing the board packet, following the agenda, and having a basic understanding of the governing documents. Board members need to communicate all pertinent information to the individual district they serve and gather resident input and comments. There are many other duties of the Board of Directors. However, working together to enrich the association and community can be extremely rewarding. The partnership formed between the Board of Directors, the community manager, and administration staff is vital. The investment of time and dedication to Leisure World benefits all.
and of course, the famous easter egg scavenger hunt! Fun for all to enjoy.
I hope that everyone has an amazing April. A wonderful Easter holiday shared with family and friends, and a safe summer.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
the club section is beginning to shrink as well as our submissions in the other sections. So, if you are a yearround resident, now is the time to try submitting to the paper. Interested parties can send all submissions to news@lwca.com by the 10th of every month and we will be happy to guide you along.
Have a great month!
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Attention: Guests at the Fitness Center
A reminder, residents may have guests accompany them to the fitness center however, all guests must have a membership request form filed by the resident and submitted to the Administration Desk in the Administration Building before the guest can use the equipment. Forms are available in the fitness center.
Rendezvous Cafe Spring Updates
The Cafe will be closed Friday, April 18th for Good Friday & Monday, April 28th for a deep cleaning. When we open back up on Tuesday April 29th our summer hours will start. Monday to Friday 7 a.m.1p.m. & Friday evenings 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
In addition to our regular Performing Arts Series, we are excited to announce the addition of a final show! Unbeknownst to us, true talent has been hiding amidst our staff. Our very own Diana Bridgett has agreed to perform her Whitney Houston Tribute for our residents as an add-on to the PAS series.
This seventh show is sure to amaze, as Diana has been performing her routine around the Southwest from 2000-2014. She has taken a small break to focus on her schooling and her family but is ready to get back to her Greatest Love of All! The 90-minute tribute consists of all your favorite Whitney Houston songs and a sprinkling of Broadway hits. Diana’s classical training comes into play as she belts out Whitneys famous upper belts, though their tones differ slightly, hearing Diana reach into the E5 and F5 notes is always showstopping.
We hope that you enjoy this silly joke. April Fools!
Where: Rec. 4 Auditorium
Date: April Fools
Time: 4:01
by Sue De Carlo
Safe travels for all those heading north for the spring and summer. Please be sure to return any library books still in your possetion before you leave.
Library Hours – 8:00 am to 10:00 pm 7 days each week
Memorial Donations - Sincere thanks for the following memorial donation.
Joe & Anne Rowbotham in memory of Guy Ott
Many thanks to Becky Moltz for commemorating her 48thwedding anniversary with a donation to the library.
We very much appreciate the anonymous donation reminding us of Rosemary Jefferson, who volunteered at the library for many years. She would have been 100 years old in December 2024.
Donations In Continuing Support- Sincere thanks for your generous support during the February/March donation drive. Donations are also gladly accepted throughout the year. Special thanks to the Photography Club for their generous donation earmarked for large print books.
Reviews of New Acquisitions - Unless otherwise stated the review opinions are my own and the ratings are from the readers at goodreads.com.
Non- Fiction –History - America First –Roosevelt vs. Lindbergh in the Shadow of War by H. W. Brands – Roosevelt was near the end of his second term. Lindbergh
the fearless flyer who flew solo across the Atlantic Ocean was America’s hero. Roosevelt believed America’s duty was to fight against Hitler’s aggression. Linbergh believed America had no bussiness intervening in the war in Europe. Through the use of extensive quotes Brands shows readers the political coniver and naive hero who between 1938 and 1941 led the American battle that finally determined the fate of the world. Though the two men actually never debated by the use of their many published quotes on the subject Brands lets the reader see the points propounded by both sides of the argument as it raged across America. 79% rated 4 or 5 stars
Western – Kill Me Tomorrow (Old Cowboys Never Die #3) by William W. & J.A. Johnstone – This one has an unusual twist. Marshall Colton Gray teams up with ranchers and part-time bank robbers Eli Dooliin and Casey Tubbs to catch or kill copy-cat bad guys that stole Doolin and Tubbs disguises to rob banks and kill bank employees thus ruining their good reputation. This is a fun read. The characters are well drawn and the action is exciting. 84% rated 4 or 5 stars
LP Mystery (Legal Thriller) – Grave Danger (Jack Swyteck #19) by James Grippando - This is a complicated story involving international law, rules of the Hague Convention, American politics and the future of a 6 year old Iranian girl who is brought to America by her mother’s sister who is also her father’s second wife. This fast paced and brilliantly plotted tale about interesting charaters will surely hold your attention. 83% rated 4 or 5 stars.
LP Fiction – (Fantasy Romance) Golden Lord – Dangerous Gifts book 2 by Mary Jo Putney - Set in 1807 England and France just before the war with Napoleon this exciting page-turner involves a group of people who use their paranormal abilities in defense of England. The hero and heroine are adopted siblings who also fall in love to the constenation of their family. 67% rated 4 or 5 stars.
RP Mystery – Holmes, Marple & Poe by James Patterson & Brian Sitts Set in modern day Brooklyn three detectives set up an agency to solve mysteries that baffle others. The police and FBI become interested in the three because of their unconventional methods and untracable pasts. While somewhat modeled on their namesakes these detectives have unexpected attributes that slowly unfold as they work at solving six different cases. The book is fast paced and exciting. The characters are fun but the mysteries lack depth and detail. 75% rated 4 or 5 stars
RP Fiction – We Do Not Part by Han Kang - Using beautiful, delicate prose the author relates the feelings of people who suffered the loss of loved ones in a terrible massacre in Korean history. She deals with abiding pain and the courage to keep moving forward. There is a lot of horror and pain depicted but also a lot of hope for the future. 71% rated 4 or 5 stars
Happy Trails Bonnie!
As we bid farewell to our colleague, Bonnie Lanphear, we reflect on her remarkable journey with us over the past 20 years. Bonnie has been a cornerstone of our security department, demonstrating unwavering dedication and commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of the residents of Leisure World. Her warm spirit and invaluable contributions will surely be missed by all who have had the pleasure of working alongside her. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for her years of service and wish her all the best in her future endeavors. Thank you, Bonnie, for everything you have done!
All photos by Wolfgang Leitner unless noted.
Our New Outreach Coordinator!
Hello Leisure World Residents! My name is Jessica Montes, and I am your new Outreach Coordinator. I am pleased to be here to support this amazing community.
I have strong family roots in Mesa and grew up right down Power Road. I attended the University of Arizona (Bear Down!) earning my bachelor’s degree in community health education. Knowing I wanted to serve older adults led me to attain my master’s degree in gerontology from California State University, Long Beach. Over the past year, I have also earned my community case manager certification (CCM) from the Commission for Case Manager Certification.
For about 18 years I have worked with seniors in various capacities, starting as a hands-on caregiver for a home health company while completing my undergrad degree. I have most of my experience working in senior living communities and I had the privilege of running memory care neighborhoods for quite some time. Most recently I served as the director of resident services and risk management for a large continuing care retirement community in the Los Angeles area.
The combination of my husband Nick’s job becoming remote, well as welcoming our daughter Elliotte in 2021, made our decision to move back to Arizona and closer to family an easy one. We
welcomed our second daughter Everley in 2022, and I had a blessed opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom for the last 2.5 years.
Although being home with my daughters has been special beyond compare, I have been missing part of my life’s calling, which finds me here at Leisure World. I am here and ready to serve this community. My door is open!
-Jessica
Ways to connect with me:
• Phone: (480) 832-0000 x126
• Email: resources@lwca.com
• Stop by the Outreach office located in the Administration Building near the Finance offices
Photo Credit: Linda Weinstock
Leisure World Lions Club
Old Glory Represents American Freedom
Don’t miss your chance to fly the flag of freedom in front of your manor. LW Lions Club is still selling subscriptions to this special fundraiser. You might be thinking of returning to your summer homes. Hopefully you will help show LW strong patriotism by leaving a flag by your manor. Remember the Lions and helpful volunteers do all the work. Erecting them and taking them down per international holiday. (5 to go this year).
$40 - complete an application on your computer - SEND funds with application to LW Lions Club (address on applications). Contact: flaglwlions@gmail. com.
Did you know Lions also collect old flags to retire them? Collection box is located at Recreation 1 in the breezeway.
Pancake Breakfast
March 3rd was an amazing success! Pancakes, French Toast, sausage, & orange juice were served to 305 breakfasts. Eighty-five tickets were pre-ordered through the recreation department. Supplies were bought for 200, the number we usually have in past years. Yes, scrambling went on to accommodate a wonderful crowd. FEED THEM AND THEY WILL COME! Remember this is an annual event usually held on Fat Tuesday before lent…if a room is available.
Spring Is Here
This special time of year is a great time to treat yourself, friends, and family to an original English tea, served by
our own English Lion Carolin Lowy, 480-641-4626, (Not Thursdays).
All funds go directly to Lions helping others.
You determine how fancy you want your event to be, hats, spring dresses, gloves, etc.
Remember the good old days right here in Leisure World!
Mailboxes
All Leisure World residents have them and are responsible for keeping them presentable. Required to be painted black and stand with NO added decorations, and never moved per United States Post office. Keep the compliance people in facilities off your back. Paint your mailboxes if needed or receive a compliance letter! Our season for painting will wind down as the heat goes up! A waiting list is always available to keep you out of facilities radar.
Contact: Lion Patti Schmaltz, 701-212-7577, or Schmaltz, Patti@gmail.com, pay $25 (the price of painting including new manor numbers). Arrange a time for refurbishing soon.
Vision Projects
Did you know that in 1925 blind Helen Keller gave a speech at Lions Club International Convention in Cedar Point, Ohio, where she inspired the organization to become “Knights of the Blind”?
The Lion’s Club International has impacted hundreds of thousands of individuals worldwide. The Leisure Lions Club, chartered in 1980, received two donated Merlin Enhanced machines in February. Both machines will be donated to the Foundation for Blind Children in Phoenix. In addition, the club collected 860 pairs of glasses in 2024. The generosity of LW residents is greatly appreciated.
Project Chair Lion Don Steffen Article by Lion Kathy Murray
LW Lions End Of Year Events
In March, our annual Awards Ceremony took place. Additionally, all volunteers who helped on our projects throughout the year were honored with dinner. Thank you, all friends and volunteers who help Lions serve.
Food Drive Notes
Please help on Saturday, April 12th, 9 am to 12 pm, Rec. 1 parking lot. Cash donations help sustain New Hope on an on-going basis. Did you know a hygiene crisis is taking place in America? At this event we collect hygiene products to help us help America! Cash or check always accepted. During event or given to a fellow Lion. ALL funds go to help New Hope (nothing goes to our Lions Club).
Don’t leave LW for the summer and not empty your cupboards of all non-perishable goods at lions’ April 12th food drive. No fruit, no citrus. No cleaning supplies, except paper towels. At this event, we will also collect hygiene products and plastic grocery bags.
If you need items or cash/checks picked up, please email kmurray6694@gmail.com
We Serve!
Our Lions year ends officially the end of June, 2025 and returning to serve our community in October 2025, look for new room locations and times.
Opinions and recommendations, kudos too, needed by LW Lions Communication team. Please contact Lions Communication Director, Renee Menard at reneemenard49@gmail.com
No calls or texts please. Help us inform you about our very active Lions Club. Remember We Serve, the Leisure World PEOPLE, help us bring more hope to our COMMUNITY!
Lions international gave 2.5 million dollars to help fight fires in California. WE SERVE (All over the world)
For further details, contact Lion Kath Murray, project manager at 480-678-2277.
MEET & EATS
Leisure World hosts informative speaker events called Meet and Eats. These sessions are led by a local business and as the title suggests they are followed by a free lunch. Supporting these events is a great way to boast your knowledge and keep our vendor relationships flourishing. Register online, via ext. 212 or by visiting the Fitness Center.
Performance Physio
Thurs, April 10
Rec. 1 Theater
1PM -2PM
Back Pain and Knee Pain: What is The Missing Link to Heal Both Naturally
1. Common causes of back and knee pain
2. How weakness in certain areas is contributing to my pain
3. How a problem in the back can cause knee pain
4. Best exercise to support the back, hips and knees
5. How to know the best treatment to improve the back and knee pain to get active and stay active
Skin & Cancer Institute
Date: Fri, April 11
Time: 11AM-12PM
Location: Rec. 1 Theater
Lunch Provided
Medical & Cosmetic Dermatology of Mesa
Join Kristen N Peterson MSN, FNP-C in a complimentary presentation about Loving the Skin You’re In! We will discuss:
- Common skin conditions as we age
- Types of skin cancer
- Skin cancer prevention tips
- Sunscreen
- Moisturizing & skin care
Frosh Travel Company
Date: Mon., April 14
Time: 11 AM – 1PM
Location: Rec. 1 Ballroom
Luxury Escapes: A Luncheon for Travelers
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of discovery and inspiration at a special luncheon hosted by luxury travel advisors Liz Manning and Shannon O’Brien, and a curated selection travel companies. Whether you’re dreaming of exotic escapes, exploring new destinations, or seeking hidden gems around the world, this event is designed to spark your wanderlust.
Come enjoy great food and exploration with fellow travel lovers! RSVP now to save your spot – space is limited. We’re excited to chat about exciting travel opportunities with you!
RSVP by: April 4, 2025
To RSVP: TheDiamonteGroup@frosch.com Luncheon is complimentary, but space is limited! RSVP TODAY
Edward Jones
Date: Wed, April 16
Time: 12:30PM -1:30PM
Location: Rec. 1 Theater
Please join us for an Edward Jones and Franklin Templeton event titled “Hidden Costs of Aging." The important conversations you need to have about care and housing expenses.
A financially secure retirement is the culmination of years of planning, work and savings. Most people are so focused on reaching retirement that they aren’t fully prepared for the challenges of managing their finances during retirement. Are you prepared for the unexpected?
Join us for The Hidden Costs of Aging, a program that was developed in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Center for Innovative Care in Aging.
This course is designed to help you recognize:
• Retirement realities and trends that impact housing decisions in retirement
• Care and housing options
• Family, lifestyle, and health care considerations in housing decisions
• How to formulate a plan with a financial professional and your family
Free Event! Lunch will be served
Fellowship Square Mesa
Date: Tues, April 22
Time: 12 -1 PM
How to Enrich Your Heart, Body, Mind & Spirit
Attend our presentation and get a free subscription to Fellowship Squares Wellness App.
Sunland Home Care
Date: Wed, April 23
Time:10-11am
The Dementia Experience in partnership with Oakwood Creative Care. Please join us for an educational event on Wednesday, April 23rd. Refreshments Provided.
H-Wave Med
Date: Tues, April 29th
Time: 12PM-3PM
Location: Rec. 1 Ballroom
You Can Regain Life Without Pain!
If you suffer from burning senations, discoloration, lack of balance, tingling and or cramping your pain could be gone in months- drug free
Pain is not a normal part of aging . Yet, so many retirees find them selves slowing down- not because they want to but because pain forces them to. Receive a free treatment at our event April 29th in the Rec. 1 Ballroom
Theater Projector Replacement Project a Success!
by Charlene Ingerson
One of the big efforts of the Photography Club this season was a fundraising campaign to raise $3000 — half the anticipated cost to replace the projector in the Rec 1 theater.
The theater is one of the most used rooms in Leisure World. Our Photo Club normally meets weekly in the Leisure World theater during the season. Early in the season, our members began to notice a diminishing image quality in the photos and videos that were projected during the meetings. It was clear that the 12-year-old projector (which normally has a life span of 10 years) was beginning to fail.
In conjunction with Leisure World employees, Photo Club members began in January to research the cost of replacing the existing projector with a laser projector. At that time, the cost was $6000. We agreed with the staff that a laser projector was a better choice because it is a newer, much improved technology for projecting clear, crisp images. Moreover, a laser projector doesn’t require continued and expensive bulb replacement over its longer 20,000 hour lifespan.
We approached Clark Collier, the Community Manager, with the gathered information and requested that the replacement of the projector be accelerated if the Photo Club funded half the cost. He agreed to the proposal.
Raising Money for a New Projector
Our campaign to raise $3000 began with the pledge that any amount collected over that amount would be donated to the Leisure World Library to purchase large print books. Since the library relies entirely on donations to raise money for new book purchases, our campaign had the potential to do double duty in improving our community.
The community response was immediate. Within a few weeks and thanks to the generosity of our club members and many other Leisure World residents, we were able to raise $3700. In particular, we’d like to give a special shout out to Linda Mahoney who donated $1000 in memory of her daughter, Megan (also a Leisure World resident).
On February 5th, Bob Bennett gave a $700 check to Carolin Lowy, president of the Leisure World library and Diane Tyndal, head of New Book Committee. The remaining funds were kept in reserve pending the order for the new projector.
Projector Received in Early March
With the successful campaign behind us and the new projector equipment received and awaiting a schedule opening to be installed, our Photography Club president, Bob Bennett, was delighted to present a check to Clark Collier on March 10th.
It should be noted that the equipment cost went up by $700 in the two months since the project was first discussed, but Leisure World absorbed the price hike. The new laser projector will be installed and tested at this season’s end.
The Photography Club members are excited to have sparked this project to better our community. The Leisure World staff was exceptionally helpful in bringing this project to a successful conclusion. In addition, we’re exceptionally grateful to everyone who contributed money or time to this effort. Thank you!
Clark Collier, Community Manager, receives $3000 check from Bob Bennett, Photo Club president
Carolin Lowy and Dianę Tyndal receive $700 donation check from Bob Bennett.
By M. Beatrice
Instructors APRIL ART CHAPTER
I pulled out my trusty 1995 Mirriam-Webster Dictionary and looked up the word instructor. I’m not even sure myself what my expectation was, but an instructor was defined as one who teaches. To me, that was a disappointment. No emotion. No tone. Just, one who teaches. Knowing that dictionaries don’t indicate emotions exuding an accolade or a rebuke, for this word, I thought defining it in an emotionally charged positive manner was only appropriate.
Afterall, teachers and instructors are thought of fairly highly in our society. Thought of highly? Yes, I did use those 3 words correctly. This is the April Art Chapter and having art instructors in Leisure World is certainly no joke. This year, Vice-President of the Art Association, Mary Opat, put together a wonderful program of instruction for many of Leisure World’s artists, from beginning to advanced artist. Over 60 people benefitted from the instruction of 10 instructors. Classes from May 2024 to the present were offered in oil painting, drawing, pastels, watercolor, elegant writer art, card making, Gelli printing, floating ink, bubble painting, paper jewelry making, and more.
A huge THANK YOU from our Community and especially from the art students goes out to the following instructors:
Barbara Tibbitts
Stacey King
Elaine Prom Mary Opat
Sally Bills Bailey Peter Eobbi Molly Mellinger Christina Rosepapa Elena Reylek Devin Dawson
We were enriched. Some of us were rewarded at the Art Show. We enjoyed. We got better at our hobbies. You 10 were our INSTRUCTORS. Thank you!!!
Shown on this page are some of the works of art which are a result of the instruction received.
APRIL FEATURED ARTIST
A native of Gardar, North Dakota, and the granddaughter of Icelandic settlers, Vivian’s artwork reflects her adventurous spirit and an innate understanding of natural landscapes. Whether painting scenes along the St. Croix River Valley or wild horses along the Salt River, she takes inspiration from the impressionistic painters as a leaping off point in her exploration of fine art techniques.
Vivian’s studies began with a correspondence class she took while in high school because her small town didn’t offer art courses. Working with a college instructor in Fargo, North Dakota, she mailed in her drawings and assignments, receiving feedback in the mail. It wasn’t until 12 years later, while raising three small kids, that Vivian attended her first studio art class in Tulsa, Oklahoma. There, she sold her first painting for $10, a landscape featuring a single horse grazing on grass.
An avid reader of instructional art books, Vivian loved teaching art to her children, but things became untenable once they discovered the mess they could make with her paints. Putting away her supplies, Vivian promised herself she would one day return to pursue her love of fine art once the children had grown.
Vivian’s Garden & Gourd Gifts was her first foray into the business of art. Based out of Minnetonka, Minnesota, she painted gourds to combine her love of art, flowers, and gardening. When her charming folk art caught the attention of the KARE 11 Morning Show, she was invited to showcase her work on television. When she turned 60, she thought, Well, I always said I would return to fine art. If I don’t do it now, I never will.
Vivian Laxdal Dunbar
In the winter of 2000, Vivian joined the Leisure World Art Association, and signed up for a class in pastels, a new medium for her. Since then, she has embarked on a decades-long exploration of art, taking workshops and going through many phases, learning new twists on old techniques in oils and acrylic, portraiture and plein air, while also serving as art show chairperson for nine consecutive events and teaching art to her grandchildren. She has exhibited in countless local art shows, winning multiple awards in a variety of mediums. As she humbly puts it, “Painting is when I feel most like myself.”
Today, at the age of 85, you can still find Vivian painting in one of her two home studios, one located in Hudson, Wisconsin, and the other in Mesa, Arizona, where she continues to study with her longtime mentor and friend, art teacher Neysa Donato. Vivian also credits the support of her husband, Bob, and her family who join her in their online drawing club. Although she has sold several paintings and done commissions, selling her art has never been a focus. Her passion continues to be to learn as much as she can and to faithfully recreate the beauty, she sees in both her imagination and the world around her.
Horses
Landscape
Viv Art
Flowers
Geautiful 3bed/2bath home in Leisure World. Nice Floorplan with spacious bedrooms. Easy to live in with some recent updates since listing went live: NEW flooring in the entry, dining, kitchen and Arizona room, stainless steel refrigerator, NEW granite kitchen countertops, new stovetop. Large walk-in closets in all bedrooms; with lots of extra storage & closets. Dining room with French doors leading to huge front covered patio. AZ room. Master bedroom with beautifully REMODELED ensuite bathroom. Updated vinyl, double-paned windows, HVAC, new hot water heater and RO system for filtered water. 2 car garage with built-in storage.
rowing up the seventh and last child of a Baby Boomer family in Kansas did a lot to shape the life of Dan Callahan. Being reminded on a regular basis that you were adopted from the Zoo was a comforting thought considering the chaos I watched in my family growing up. At least, as the last child,when our parents were upset, I was the last name to be called or blamed. Actually, having 6 big brothers and sisters did teach me so many life lessons. I was able to learn how to Listen. It is really challenging to command the floor with so many strong willed siblings, so listening to them and remembering what their focus was made it easier to discuss their positions or concerns when needed. It also taught me Patience, as rarely does the smallest or youngest get their way. I always thought hand me down clothes, toys, and golf clubs were normal, so if wanted something specific, I had to Work Hard to get it. Seriously, I am so thankful for my parents and siblings for helping me become the person I am.
Jumping forward to now, I am very blessed to have an amazing wife, Sandy, who I love completely, and we have 5 wonderful kids and 8 incredible grandkids. We moved into Leisure World in 2011 and began enjoying the retired lifestyle while I continued to work. I met with the ReMax Classic Broker in 2014 and told him I was contemplating a change of careers and asked if he would hire me if I got a Real Estate License? He asked how long that would take and I suggested 3 weeks, and he laughed and said if that happened I was hired, since it often takes several months to get the license. I started 19 days later. One of my favorite life lessons is a quote “The harder you work, the luckier you get.”
I have always loved to get involved and help others. I volunteered with Bingo in Leisure World and either called the numbers, or paid the winners for 8 years. I have been a member of the Leisure World Lions Club for the past10 years. I was on the ACC Committee for 2 years in District 7, before becoming the District 7 Chair and a member of the Leisure World Board of Directors for the past 5½ years. The joy I get from helping others is an amazing payment for the necessary work that goes into those jobs. So, thanks for getting to know me better. If you ever need a Real Estate Agent to Listen to your needs, Discuss your options, have Patience while you make hard decisions, and Work Hard for you, I would like to be that Real Estate Agent. I am a ReMax Hall of Fame Member and have been in the top1% of Arizona agents 5 of the past 7 years.
Thanks, Dan Callahan
Spring Art Show Winners 2025
A Message From Lindsey Pedersen on Saturday, March 14 (Ms. Pedersen served as the primary judge for the Art Show on March 15.) Thank you for the opportunity to judge the Leisure World Art Show. We were genuinely impressed with the caliber of art presented in all categories. The technical skill and aesthetic creativity of the artists, along with the excellent planning and preparation by the event organizers, contributed to a stellar exhibit. Art is more
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than a final product; it is a way to connect, learn, and experience life. The Leisure World Art show exemplifies that. Thank you for the privilege of allowing us to judge. Kudos to all of you.
Lindsey Pedersen, Mesa Community College Ted Decker, Arizona State University School of Art
10 Creative Photo
HM 184 Linda Weinstock Cholla in the Desert 26 Fiber Art
1ST 53 Nancy Cich Ngatu Tonga Tapa Bark Cloth Inspired
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Experienced/ Professional
1ST & Best of Show
68 Sally Bills Bailey Drip & Drool 2ND 30 Donald Christianson Heron Hideaway 3RD 66 Sally Bills Bailey Wind Blown
HM 67 Sally Bills Bailey Painted Cliffs
HM 28 Donald Christianson North Country Sunset
1 Black & White or Sepia Photos
1ST 56 Ruth Klinge Frog Hunter 2ND 113 Debra Rosin Sand Dune at Sunrise 3RD 42 Janet Kelly Clevedon Pier
2 Waterscapes Photos
1ST 43 Janet Kelly Blue Seas 2ND 114 Debra Rosin Felucca on the Nile 3RD 4 Dorien Lundy Clouds on Fire Cannon Beach
HM 36 Jeanne Fluhrer Saguaro Lake
HM 57 Ruth Klinge Quiet Sunset
HM 147 Connie Lehnke London Bridge
HM 194 Mary Linnemann Sailing on Lake Bde Maka Ska
3 Landscapes Photos
1ST & Best of Show
115 Debra Rosin Deadvlei, Namibia 2ND 170 Bryce Larson Nicollet Island
3RD 44 Janet Kelly Grand Canyon Sunrise
HM 166 Cheryl Kintop Seeing Double
HM 195 Mary Linnemann Antelope Canyon
HM 14 Edward Spirak Jeep on Imgene Trail
4 People Photos
1ST 188 Linda Weinstock The Places I Will Go! 2ND 45 Janet Kelly Kathakali Artist/Actor Cochiu India
3RD 13 Edward Spirak Smiling Girl
HM 37 Jeanne Fluhrer Going to the Movies
HM 148 Connie Lehnke Listen to My Music
HM 196 Mary Linnemann Siblings at Sunset
HM 1 Dorien Lundy Mom in Maui
5 Plants Photos
1ST 187 Linda Weinstock Late Afternoon Glow
2ND 149 Connie Lehnke Buckhorn Cholla
3RD 38 Jeanne Fluhrer Croatia Palm Tree Berries
HM 54 Wayne Balmer A Splash of Color
HM 197 Mary Linnemann Inis for Ins
6 Animals Photos
1ST 198 Mary Linnemann Butterfly with Flower 2ND 46 Janet Kelly Hoopoes Bird Africa
3RD 117 Debra Rosin Curious Cows
HM 59 Ruth Klinge Perfect Posers
HM 185 Linda Weinstock Just Keep Swimming
7 Still Life Photos
HM 33 Jeanne Fluhrer Wine Tasting
8 Man-Made Photos
HM 173 Smith Dennis R Ancient Multi Engine Pilot Trainer
HM 47 Janet Kelly Indian Motorcycle
HM 199 Mary Linnemann Downtown Toronto
9 Humor Photos
1ST 58 Ruth Klinge Young Curiosity
2ND & Viewer’s Choice
152 Connie Lehnke Lake Fun
3RD 35 Jeanne Fluhrer Snow Catcher
HM 2 Dorien Lundy Where’s My Lunch?
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M.E.'S CORNER OF BLESSINGS
Mary Ellen doValle
April, a time of Spring, a time of renewal. I would like to focus this month on you. You, as an individual, with daily trials and blessings. There are times you may feel down and think there is no way out. You may also look at yourself and feel like you wish you could be more attractive, thinner, not so shy, or just ugh!
You are who you are. Everyone has been designed to be a unique individual. You are a special soul. No one is like you. So why want to look or be like another? You come wrapped up with special qualities. Use those qualities that you have been gifted with. Don’t worry about anyone else and what they can do. Think of what you can do and do it to the best of your ability.
How boring life would be if we were all the same! It’s our individual differences that make this world so vibrant and gifted with so many blessings. Use your gifts to blend in with others. Reach out to those who feel lost. Help them to appreciate who they are. Share a friendship; give a helping hand. Lend an ear and open arms for hugs. Most importantly, be yourself. To quote Maya Angelou, “My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness”.
Duane and Jeanne Killy
LIFE TRIBUTES
George James O'Meara
Joan Frances Beaugureau Scott
Duane and Jeanne Killy were very active residents of Leisure World for 33 yearss, moving to Copper Springs Assisted Living in 2021. Duane was born 4/11/1927 in Cannon City, CO and passed away 3/9/25. Jeanne was born 6/10/1937 in Ely, Minnesota and passed away 4/1/2024. They were happily married for 57 years.
The two were avid card sharks and golfers, Duane has 4 holes in one and introduced pickleball to L.W. Jeanne was a Golf Life Master and bridge player.
They are survived by daughter Diane and Connie, 4 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.
The two spent many wonderful summers in Show Low. They will be remembered as loving parents and cherished friends.
Guy H. Ott
Guy H. Ott passed away on Valentine’s Day, 2025. He had a fulfilled life with a rewarding career in project management and a fun-filled retirement.
Guy was born in Culver, Indiana in 1941. He joined the Navy after High School and graduated first in his class at Key West Sonar Oceanography School in Florida. He served 3 1/2 years tracking Russian submarines at Pacific Beach, Washington and San Nicholas Island, California.
After his service Guy married Sheila Weston, had 3 children (Jeffery, Kathryn and Kristina) and continued his education at the University of Washington. His grandchild Alixandra blessed him with three greats.
Guy’s 15 years of experience working at Univar
George James O’Meara Jr peacefully passed away on February 27, 2025 at 93 years old. George was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His love for his wife and family was legendary, evident to all who knew him and had the privilege of spending time with him. George was a great patriot and a proud Marine who loved his country. We are grateful for his excellent service and unselfish personal sacrifice.
George was born in Brooklyn, New York where he met the love of his life. George and Mary were married January 16th, 1954 and together raised 6 children. George and Mary recently celebrated their 71st anniversary, still very much in love and best friends throughout their life together. He is survived by his loving wife Mary, their 6 children, Thomas, George, Mike, Mary, Frank and Elizabeth, and their 19 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed and is deeply loved and appreciated for all he’s done for his family.
George and Mary moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1970 and greatly enjoyed the Arizona climate and lifestyle. He had a very successful career with Arizona Public Service as a Journeyman Lineman and System Operations Supervisor. George and Mary were blessed with a long and healthy retirement together and enjoyed many cruises and vacations together.
George’s life will be celebrated on March 13th at 12:30 p.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona with military honors. He was an amazing man and enjoyed a full and blessed life. We will miss him!
designing and constructing industrial and commercial facilities prepared him for his 20-year dream career at Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. As a Corporate Officer he was responsible for the construction of 5 new buildings on the campus including research laboratories, patient care facilities and administrative offices. The Center received over 25 awards for its excellence in environmental leadership and set the benchmark for the “Laboratories of the 21st Century.”
Guy met Arlene Volkmer in Seattle when training to run the original Greek Marathon course while raising money for community health. They were happily married for 38 years. Upon retiring, Guy and Arlene moved to Leisure World so he could golf every day in the dry heat. They learned to play tennis at the LW Academy, loved the game and their new tennis friends. They enjoyed traveling, cruising, and gatherings with family and friends. Guy relived his high school days when he purchased a “51 fire-engine-red” Ford convertible and cruised the neighborhood.
Joan Scott, 90, previously of Mesa, (Leisure World) and Bisbee, AZ, passed away peacefully in San Diego, CA surrounded by her three daughters.
Joan was born on December 7, 1934, to Robert and Nona Beaugureau, the oldest of six children. She spent her childhood in Chicago, IL. The family relocated to Mesa, AZ in 1945. Her family owned and operated Red Mountain Ranch. She graduated from Mesa High School in 1952. Joan attended Arizona State College (now ASU) where she was an Alfa Delta Pi. She met the love of her life, John Edward Scott, at the freshman beanie dance. They were married in April 1954. Their journey together spanned over 50 years. She was a devoted Air Force wife and mother.
Joan and John moved to Leisure World in 1987. Joan enjoyed many clubs: tennis, bridge, newcomers, Illinois, and many others.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband John in 2005.
Funeral mass July 2, 2025. 11am Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mesa AZ.
Memorials may be sent to San Diego Veteran Honor Color Guard: www.SanDiegocolorguard.org Honorguard4750@gmail.com
Guy was passionate about the Leisure World community and was a board member of the LW Foundation. Knowing the importance of preserving the current facilities and updating them, when necessary, he participated in committees that involved long term planning, facility renovations and new construction projects to keep Leisure World a premier retirement community.
Guy and Arlene are best known in Leisure World for their generous donations and three-year commitment for the construction of the new tennis complex and pickleball courts. Guy worked closely with LW administration and facility’s department as Project Manager and with the fund-raising team. In 2014 he was honored as the volunteer-of-the-year by the LW Board for his belief, dedication and countless hours of work. Guy leaves behind a legacy for residents to enjoy for many years to come.
Pickleball Club
Offers
$75,000 to Help Rebuild Failing
Courts
The Leisure World Pickleball Club has proposed donating $75,000 to LWCA to help rebuild pickleball Courts 1-8. The courts, believed to be more than 40 years old, have surface cracks and dead spots which are increasing in number and severity. Efforts to patch cracks on the surface without addressing instability in the underlying base have proven to be ineffective and expensive.
A post-tensioned concrete overlay appears to be a solution to the problem. LWCA has received a bid from an experienced Mesa company to do the work and is seeking an independent engineering assessment to confirm the viability and longevity expectations for such a project.
A number of pickleball courts in the Phoenix area have been rebuilt in this manner and require only routine cleaning and maintenance after six to ten years. LWCA spends an estimated $35,000 every three years to keep Courts 1-8 in a playable condition.
Egg-citing April Grub N Groove!
Easter Eggs will be given to lucky winners of free raffles!
Surprise gifts & chance to win the GOLDEN EGG! Saturday 4/19/2025 at 4:30 p.m. at Rec. 2.
Optional potluck or bring your own snacks. BYOBWater/ice provided.
$6.00 with the Recreation Department or $8.00 at the door.
Listen to music or dance the night away with DJ Steve!
Recipes
Submitted by Jackie Anderson
Oatmeal Lace Cookies
1½ cups oatmeal
stick melted butter
teaspoon baking powder
Mix oatmeal and melted butter
Add remaining ingredients
Put foil on cookie sheet, (non-shine side up) Must use or will stick to cookie sheet Drop by ½ teaspoon on foil. Leave space, cookies will spread out Bake 8 minutes at 350 degrees or until light tan in color Let cookies cool on foil. Can move foil off of hot cookie sheet When cool, lift cookies off. Be careful, very delicate. Makes 5 dozen
Lemon Squares
Beat together by hand and put into 9x13 pan
1 cup softened butter
2 cups flour
½ cup confection sugar
Smooth into thin layer and bake at 325 for 15 minutes.
Take out of oven Do not turn off oven
Meanwhile, beat until light 4 eggs at room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
Add and mix
Zest of one lemon (optional)
5 Tablespoons lemon juice
Mix together
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 Tablespoon flour
1 ½ cups chopped nuts
Add to egg mixture. Pour into baked crust. Return to oven for 35 minutes Cool slightly. Loosen edges of crust. Cool little more and cut into 32-40 squares
Chef Lamott Presents: Holiday Traditions
and return as friends
CHEF LAMOTT PRESENTS… Holiday Traditions……
Where people come as strangers and return as friends.
Our next Holiday Traditions meal will be on April 20th. I am very excited for the first annual Easter dinner. Hopefully, it will be as successful as our Thanksgiving event! This event may be sold out by the time you read this, but please check with me- Chef Lamott, Doris Hoel. 651-247-6785. And if you have made a reservation and the numbers have changed at all -please let me know. We may have a waiting list, so this would be very helpful.
My Easter menu will be a stuffed pork loin with mashed potatoes and gravy and peas and carrots, Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls and butter. The dessert will be a layered lemon cream shortcake. Doesn’t that sound delicious!? Decaf coffee and ice water will be available. Bring your own wine if you desire. We’ll have wine glasses available.
If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, please email my volunteer chairman, Lynette Waltemath at lynwalt52@gmail.com.
Donations are taken to cover all the cost of this event. There is no charge for Easter dinner to ensure that everyone who wants to come can join us. The DONATIONS will be accepted at:
1. My manor 875 (Cash or check) LOCK BOX AT HOUSE
2. At the Rec Office (Checks only)
3. Venmo @cheflamott
4. Donation box at Easter (Cash or check)
Please make checks out to Doris Hoel. So many amazing things have happened since I started preparing for Thanksgiving Dinner. Most recently, I was approached by someone who told me that if you
are a Thrivent Insurance member, which I am, you can join my action team and Thrivent will donate $250 per member, ($500 per couple), towards the cost of A SPECIAL event LIKE THIS What a gift! Email me at cheflamott@ gmail.com or text me at 651-247-6785 to LET ME KNOW IF YOU A THRIVENT MEMBERWE CAN DO GREAT THINGS TOGETHER!
Remember to check on your friends and neighbors of Leisure World so that they can be included in our Holiday Tradition dinner – especially those that may be alone on Easter. For those who cannot get out, we will have a delivery option, as well as transportation for those that need it. We just need to know ahead of time. LIMITED NUMBERS ACCEPTED.
Even if you donate, you will need to make a reservation if you are planning to attend, so that we have adequate seating and enough food for everyone! No walk-ins will be allowed.
This is something new for our holiday traditions dinners- we will have a photography screen set up to get your pictures with your family, friends or just you! Bring your phone or cameras for our photographer to take the pictures for you. I will create another book for all to see.
I DID MAKE a Shutterfly book for our Thanksgiving holiday traditions dinner. Here is the link to it if anybody wants to look at the book.
https://www.shutterfly.com/shareproduct/?shareid=c45b062b-5312-4bdd-9e3c2bfa9e3be896&cid=SHARPRDWEBMPRLNK
Remember my favorite bible verse 1st Peter 4:9-10 “PRACTICE HOSPITALITY WITHOUT GRUMBLING,
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God ‘s grace and its various forms.”
This is why I do what I do!
Sincerely, Chef LaMott, Doris Hoel, Manor 875, cheflamott@gmail. com
April Upcoming Movies & Classics
Upcoming movies you can catch outside the walls at theaters like Harkins, AMC, Regal, Majestic etc.
April 4: A Minecraft Movie (PG)
Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, Henry, Natalie and Dawn—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination.
The Friend (R)
Based on the bestselling novel, writer and teacher Iris finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor leaves her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane. The regal yet intractable beast, named Apollo, immediately creates practical problems for Iris, from furniture destruction to eviction notices, as well as more existential ones.
April 11: The Amateur (PG13)
Charlie Heller is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langley whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands
April 25: The Legend of Ochi (PG)
In a remote northern village, a young girl, Yuri, is raised to never go outside after dark and to fear the reclusive forest creatures known as the ochi. When a baby ochi is left behind by its pack, she embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to reunite it with its family.
Harkins Tuesday Night Classics:
April 1: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
April 8: Citizen Kane
April 15th: The Dark Knight
Harkins Moonlight Cinema:
April 4: My Cousin Vinny
April 11: Grease
April 18: Mama Mia!
The Parent Trap
April 25: Raiders of the Lost Ark
The Sandlot
Majestic Theaters Movie Party:
April 17: 35MM Screening: Casablanca
April 19: Teatime Party: Sense & Sensibility
Chandler Jazz Festival
https://www.chandleraz.gov/events/chandler-jazz-festivalday-1
Every April, Downtown Chandler turns the spotlight on its jazz scene with the return of our annual Chandler Jazz Festival. In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, the festival hosts a stellar lineup of local talent; spanning genres ranging from traditional and fusion rhythm to smooth jazz.
The free, family-friendly festival features more than 40 hours of live performances. Festivalgoers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to the outdoor concert. This is an alcohol & smoke-free event.
From family-friendly activities to lively scores of music, to delicious food and drinks, there’s something for every age.
The festival takes over Dr. A.J. Chandler Park and Downtown Chandler for four days.
Stage Plaza opens to the public 1 hour (4 p.m.) prior to Saturday’s start time.
Bands are featured each day. Times vary. Check each day’s schedule for details
After hours jam session hosted by West Alley BBQ Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.
Smoke/Alcohol Free Event
No smoking or tobacco use (includes cigars, cigarettes, e-vapor,
etc.) are permitted within the event area. This is an alcohol-free event. No alcohol consumption permitted within event area.
What To Bring
The following personal items are permitted within festival grounds. Personal items cannot be left unattended and bags are subject to security checks.
Cash/Card - Delicious-eats and thirst-quenching, nonalcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase throughout the park and Downtown Chandler. Guests should bring cash as not all food trucks and vendors accept credit cards.
Sealed Bottled Water
BYOB (Bring-Your-Own-Blanket) - The festival is sure to draw a crowd and early birds can land some of the best seats and views in the park. Be sure to bring blankets and lawn chairs to make your viewing more comfortable. Small individuals umbrellas are allowed.
Service Animals Only
Prohibited Items
The following personal items are not permitted within festival grounds.
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Large Umbrellas
• Animals (Service Animals Only)
• Weapons (guns, knives, etc.)
• Canopies/Awnings
• Coolers Larger than 20 quarts
• Glass Containers
• Festival Vendors
Though the festival boasts an array of Arizona’s best jazz music, there are plenty of other ways you can enjoy yourself. Choose from a variety of food vendors or shop regional artisan booths. Most vendors will accept cash or credit cards. (Saturday Only)
Sidewalk
Queen Creek and Maricopa County Librares FREE Programs
MARICOPA COUNTY LIBRARY, QUEEN CREEK LIBRARY offers a broad range of programs.
The Queen Creek Library offers free programs for people of all ages. For a complete list of offerings visit www.mcldaz.org/queencreek.
The Queen Creek Library is located at 21802 S Ellsworth Rd. Queen Creek, AZ 85142 and is open to the public Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
April Adult Events
Registration may be required. Check online or call for details.
Adult Crafting Hour: Hanging Crepe Paper Wisteria
Friday, April 4
10:00am-12:00 pm
Create your own unique hanging wisteria decoration! We will use crepe paper to create a colorful hanging wisteria you can enjoy year round! All supplies will be provided. Registration opens Friday, March 28.
Gilbert Global Village Festival
GILBERT CIVIC CENTER LAWN | APRIL 5, 2025 | 9AM-2PM
The Gilbert Global Village Festival is a FREE multicultural celebration for all ages. The festival celebrates the cultural diversity of our community.
Highlights include stage performances, shopping, food, and educational booths.
Photo credits: Town of Gilbert
Adult Social Hour: Taste Bud Challenge
Friday, April 18
2:00-3:00 pm
Can you pick out flavor differences in snacks and treats? As adults, our palettes may become more refined, but can you figure out what flavor Oreo, potato chips, or treats you’re eating? Put your taste buds to the test and stick around for some fun, food trivia! Some of these items may contain allergens and we cannot guarantee that food served has not come into contact with nuts, soy, or other allergens.
TRANSPLANTED GARDENER
Sherry Rindels-Larsen
While Cheech and Chong made the phrase popular in the 1970s, beans have been “cool” for thousands of years. Beans are an agronomic staple in many countries for animal feed, oil, medicine, and culinary uses. They have been thought of as food for the poor. But really, they are a superfood that is healthy, nutritious, versatile, and thankfully relatively inexpensive.
While all beans are legumes, not all legumes are beans. Legumes have more than 700 different genera and 18,000 different species. Legumes are plants that produce pods that split along two seams and contain seeds. This includes peas, lentils, peanuts, chickpeas, and beans. Did you know the dried edible seeds of legumes are called pulses? And no, coffee beans are not legumes.
commonly used as cover crops and then tilled into the soil as green manure.
Several of our native trees are legumes including mesquite, palo verde, acacia, orchid tree, and ironwood. The seed pods of these trees are edible and have been used as a food source for thousands of years. Acacia Other landscape-worthy legumes include Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora), Mexican birdof-paradise (Caesalpinia pulcherrima), Indigo Bush (Dalea pulchra), and Baja fairy duster (Calliandra californica).
April is the time to plant many legumes
Cool Beans
in the garden. Green, yardlong/asparagus, and lima beans can be planted now as can black-eyed peas and peanuts. Pinto and tepary beans can be planted a bit later when the monsoon rains arrive. While many legumes are edible, not all are safe to eat, especially if undercooked.
To see many legume trees and shrubs mentioned above, spend some time at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum and walk through the Taylor Family Desert Legume Garden. You just might think like D.J. Tanner…Cool Beans!
Sherry Rindels-Larsen is President of the Sonoran Desert Garden Club and a Maricopa County Extension Master Gardener
Legumes are cool for other reasons too. They form a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria called “rhizobia,” which invade the legume roots and create nodules that convert atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form that the plant uses for growth. The legume provides the bacteria with the carbohydrates it needs for energy. Both benefit from the relationship. In addition, nitrogen is transferred into the soil for neighboring non-legume plants. This is especially true when legumes are allowed to die and decompose. This is one of the many reasons crop rotations are so important for crop production and maintaining high yields, and it is just as important in the home garden, too. One of the best ways to improve soil is with cover crops. Legumes are
Resources:
Five things everyone should know about…Pulses https://news.cals.wisc.edu/2016/08/16/five-things-everyone-should-know-about-pulses/#:~:text=The%20word%20 pulse%20comes%20from,but%20not%20considered%20pulse%20crops.
Pulses: https://pulses.org/what-are-pulses
Nitrogen Fixation by Legumes: https://pubs.nmsu.edu/_a/A129/ Crop Rotation in the Vegetable Garden: https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/crop-rotation-vegetable-garden
Cover Crops: https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/attachment/CoverCrops_0.pdf
A Flora of Southwestern Arizona. Part 14. Eudicots: Fabaceae – Legume Family https://herbarium.arizona.edu/sites/herbarium.arizona.edu/files/2024-08/Part%2014.%20Fabaceae%20%E2%80%93%20 legume%20family.pdf
Desert Legume Program: https://cales.arizona.edu/desertlegumeprogram/index.html
Geranium Pre-order
The LW Sonoran Desert Garden Club will be placing an order for gallon sized (6x8" deep) Geranium pots to be delivered early in November and need to know how many to order and of which colors. They will be on sale to members of the community priced as below:
Member Price: $11.00
Non-member Price: $12.00
(If you are interested in joining the LW Sonoran Desert Garden Club annual dues are $10 per manor. A great deal indeed for priority invites to events and a discount on items for purchase!)
Important dates to remember:
Preliminary order deadline is April 15, 2025
Delivery will be November, 2025
Payment will be collected October 20 thru October 31, 2025
(Payment reminders will be sent out in the fall)
Tell your friends and family! Geraniums are an excellent addition to our fall and winter containers and landscapes.
Desert Tortoise
By Meghan Modafferi
Editor National Geographic
Five eggs the size of ping-pong balls crack open as the tiny desert tortoises inside break through the shells. The two-inch-long babies immediately crawl off in search of flowers and grasses to eat. These animals may be newly hatched, but they already have survival skills that will allow them thrive in their harsh, sizzling-hot habitats.
Burrow builders
Desert tortoises live in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. During the summer, ground temperatures in parts of their range can hit 140˚F. To beat the heat, desert tortoises use their strong forearms and tough nails to dig underground burrows where they can hide from the sun. Some of these tortoise tunnels are up to 32 feet in length. And the burrows can get pretty crowded. As many as 25 desert tortoises might bunk together in one shelter.
The animals also dig grooves into on the ground’s surface to catch rainwater. After a storm, they’ll return to these holes to slurp up the water that’s collected inside. Once it’s had a good drink, a desert tortoise can go up to a year without requiring fresh water again. The reptile stores the water it has consumed in its bladder and can later absorb the liquid when it needs to hydrate.
Tortoise tussle
Despite sometimes hanging out in burrows together, desert tortoises are pretty solitary. And sometimes when males come across each other, they’ll fight to establish dominance. The dueling duo may use horns on their chests to try and knock each other over. The contest ends when one animal flips the other on its back. The losing tortoise can turn right side up by wiggling its body back and forth until it flips over. But after that, the tortoise knows who’s boss. Sounds like a tortoise’s shell isn’t the only thing about it that’s tough!
Photo Credit: Wolfgang Hasselman
Rain Measurment Volunteer Opportunity
CoCoRaHS: Community Collaborative Rain, Hall, & Snow Network
A unique, non-profit, community-based network of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds working together to measure and map precipitation (rain, hail and snow). By using low-cost measurement tools, stressing training and education, and utilizing an interactive website, our aim is to provide the highest quality data for natural resource, education and research applications. We are now in all fifty states.
Who can participate?
This is a community project. Everyone can help, young, old, and in-between. The only requirements are an enthusiasm for watching and reporting weather conditions and a desire to learn more about how weather can affect and impact our lives.
What will our volunteer observers be doing?
Each time a rain, hail or snowstorm crosses your area, volunteers take measurements of precipitation from as many locations as possible (see equipment). These precipitation reports are then recorded on our Web site www.cocorahs.org. The data are then displayed and organized for many of our end users to analyze and apply to daily situations ranging from water resource analysis and severe storm warnings to neighbors comparing how much rain fell in their backyards.
Sign up with CoCoRaHS: https://www.cocorahs.org/Application.aspx
Rainlog.org
Rainlog.org is a cooperative rainfall monitoring network for Arizona developed at the UA by SAHRA and Cooperative Extension. SRP has been a leading partner in supporting rainlog.org. Data collected through this network will be used for a variety of applications, from watershed management activities and weather reporting to hydrologic research and drought planning at local, county, and state levels.
All one needs to participate is a rain gauge and access to the Internet. We seek volunteers with rain gauges installed at their homes, who are willing to report daily total rainfall amounts through an online data entry form.
Register through Rainlog.org: https://rainlog.org/register
Find tips on choosing a rain gauge here: https://rainlog.org/help/gauges. The best recommended for Arizona is the “Wedge Type”.
Taxes and Your Home TAX CORNER
By Ken Weinstock CPA, Leisure World resident
Many people have more than one home. For some, Leisure World is their principal residence and they have a vacation home elsewhere. Others have a principal residence in another state and come to Leisure World to get away for the winter.
If your main home is in another state and you’re considering making Leisure World your principal residence, you may be thinking about what to do with your other home.
Taxes should always be considered when changing where you live. Good planning can prevent unpleasant surprises.
There are several ways to deal with a home that you no longer intend to use as your principal residence. You can sell it, you can rent it, you can abandon it, you can gift it, or you can bequeath it. You may also want to convert your primary residence to a second or third home.
If you decide you want to sell your home, there is a special section of the Internal Revenue Code that allows for the exclusion of up to $250,000 gain ($500,000 for married taxpayers) on the sale of your main home. It does not apply to second or third residences or rental property.
According to the IRS there are five eligibility tests that must be met to be able to exclude gain on the sale of your main home.
1. Your home sale isn’t eligible for the exclusion if you acquired your home through a like-kind exchange during the past five years or if you are subject to expatriate tax.
2. If you owned the home for at least two years of the
previous five years prior to the sale you meet the ownership requirement. For a married couple filing a joint tax return only one spouse needs to meet the ownership requirement.
3. You meet the residence requirement if you owned the home and used it as your primary residence for at least 24 months of the previous five years before the sale. The 24 months don’t need to be consecutive. Vacations or other short absences count as time you lived in your home. If you used the home as your principal residence for 12 months in the last five years before the sale, time spent in a nursing home may count toward the 24-month requirement if you were unable to care for yourself during that time.
4. The look-back requirement is satisfied as long as you did not previously take an exclusion on the sale of your home in the two-year period prior to the current sale.
5. There are some exceptions to the eligibility tests which may affect your qualification. Some of the situations include separation or divorce, the death of a spouse, the sale of a remainder interest in the home, if your previous home was destroyed or condemned, if you used the entire property as a vacation home or rental property, or if you used a portion of the home for business or rental purposes.
If you don’t meet all the eligibility tests, you may still qualify for a partial exclusion of gain if the reason for the sale was a change in workplace location, a health issue, or an unforeseeable event.
When the real estate market takes a downturn, it’s possible to have a mortgage that exceeds what your house is worth. In that case you may want to consider abandoning your home to your mortgage company. Whether this happens through foreclosure or a voluntary transfer, the abandonment of the property is treated as a sale. A short sale, which involves selling the property for less than the mortgage balance, is also possible. The tax effect of the abandonment or short sale will depend on whether you are personally liable to repay the mortgage or if the loan is extinguished once you no longer own the property.
There are no income tax consequences of gifting all or a portion of your home or if you leave your home to someone in your will, however there may be gift or estate taxes owed. Currently the gift and estate tax exclusion is $13,990,000. Unless your gifts and estate exceed that amount, no gift or estate tax will be owed. With the unlimited marital deduction, estate tax generally applies only upon the death of the second to die in a marriage.
These are some of the tax consequences related to a change in home ownership. Because tax law changes from year to year, it’s important to do your tax planning for the year you are changing your residence.
Please remember that The Tax Corner provides information regarding taxes, however, none of this is tax advice. Because tax law is complex, please consult with your tax advisor for help with your specific situation.
household chores?
4. Do you feel frustrated or anxious about physical limitations?
5. Have you been relying more on pain medications than you’d like?
6. Has pain affected your sleep or energy levels?
7. Do you limit time with friends or family because it’s too difficult to move around?
If you answered “YES” to even one of these questions, pain is affecting
Pain is not a normal part of aging. Yet, so many retirees find themselves slowing down—not because they want to, but because pain forces them to. Whether it’s aching joints, a stiff back, or sore muscles, pain makes it harder to enjoy the things we should be able to do at any age.
Chronic pain is more than discomfort—it affects your independence, mood, and overall health.
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RECREATION, FITNESS AND GOLF
& Pancake Breakfast!
COPA Health Café Team will be serving up the pancake breakfast this year. Menu is two pancakes, two link sausages, syrup, juice, coffee & water. Bring the whole gang up for breakfast then enjoy the little ones as they scramble for eggs in the Courtyard at the Egg Hunt.
The Egg Hunt is open to all grandchildren and guests ages ten and younger. The hunt area will be divided into age groups. Those “hunting” will get candy and toy filled eggs. Children need to bring their own bag or basket to carry their eggs. There will be games for the younger kids to play on the Courtyard and challenges on the Sport Court provided by the Fitness Team.
Please sign up in the Recreation Office by Tuesday, April 4 with your manor #, the number of children, and their ages.
Pancake breakfast tickets will be available in the Rec Office.
Date: Sat., Apr. 19
Time: 7:45 – 9:30 a.m.
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Extreme Faith Productions Good Friday Service
Celebrate Good Friday right here in Leisure World with a message from Diana Mescher, a leading voice on The Daily Devo, bible study teacher, and retreat speaker, with over a decade of leading in local church ministry and supporting church leaders around the globe, Diana’s wisdom, insight for ministry, and passion for people is sparking hope and faith in audiences of all ages. Alongside the message, there will also be music from Abby Walker, an Arizona-based acoustic pop and CCM songwriter, recording artist, and international touring performer.
Date: Friday, April 18
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms
Cost: Free
2025-26 Season Ticket Sales
All the shows are booked for the next terrific season of entertainment in the performing arts series. Now is the time to plan on purchasing your 2025-2026 Season Tickets! In addition to the six shows (two each January, February & March), we have two great “preseason” shows (one November and one December). A brochure highlighting each act and outlining the season ticket price is available online and in the Recreation Office.
2025 Preseason
Nov. 10, 2025 – Evolution of Music – Rhythm Edition
Dec. 8, 2025 – In The Christmas Mood
2026 Season
Jan. 5, 2026 – Johnny Cash Tribute – Almost Folsom
Jan. 19, 2026 – Ben and Cassandra Magic Show
Feb. 2, 2026 – Beatles Tribute – Britain’s Finest
Feb. 16, 2026 – Bob Seger Tribute – Turn the Page
Mar. 2, 2026 – John Denver Tribute – Take Me Home
Mar. 16, 2026 – Eagles Tribute – Eagle Eyes
This season we will have an open seat, first come process for purchasing, both online and in the Rec Office. Residents can go to LWCA.com website or by calling or coming into the Rec. Office. Select your seat from “2026 Season Ticket 6pk”. During the checkout process you will be asked to acknowledge Yes or No to include the 2025 Preseason 2-show-package; the Recreation Office will contact you later to finalize your Preseason purchase.
On Salethrough Sept. 5
RECREATION: May & June Special Events
May Summer Social Kick off to summer! Strawberry Shortcake
Entertainment by Red Mountain High School Theater Group performing Shrek the Musical Get out of the heat and into Shrek’s swamp! Summer is upon us, which means so are our monthly summer socials! We are so excited to bring back Red Mountain High School to perform their rendition of Shrek the Musical! Alongside the amazing entertainment, we will be serving up strawberry shortcake, which will include a personal shortcake, strawberries, ice cream, and an assortment of toppings for you to choose from. This event is open seating.
Date: Thurs., May 15
Time: 2:00 pm
Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms
Cost: $6 per person
June
Summer Social
Musical Squares Bingo Ice Cream Sundae
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! It is time for our specialty ice cream sundaes to make a comeback, and there is nothing better than pairing that with a little bingo. While you enjoy your sweet treat, we will be hosting a musical bingo game with DJ Troy Smith, who will be showing a variety of music videos on the big screen, while we throw it back to the good old days and test our memory. We will have as many rounds as time permits, which will grant many winners. Recreation will be providing prizes for each winner, whether it is free dance party tickets, gift cards, cash, coupons and more! It is definitely something you don’t want to miss as it will be a whole lot of fun. This event is open seating.
Date: Thurs., June 19
Time: 2:00 pm
: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms : $6 per person
RECREATION: Regular Events You Love!
BINGO’S Bringing the Party!!!
Play is every Friday night at 7:00 p.m. On-sets are 3 for $3; 6 for $6; and 9 for $9. Refreshments are served at the break. Water, ice, lemonade, coffee, popcorn, and pretzels. Play starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. Players may arrive at 6:00 p.m. to purchase on-sets.
LW Bingo is for Residents and their guests 18 years of age and older. Our bingo games are for recreational play and not open to the public. The State does not allow alcohol to be present or consumed during our recreational Bingo games.
Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Game starts at 7:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 1 Ballroom
Community Happy Hour
Community Happy Hour is a great way to meet your neighbors and hang out with friends. With a rotating schedule of Resident Volunteer DJ’s, it is different every month. BYOB is always encouraged. Mingle with friends, meet new people, and enjoy different varieties of music based on the Resident DJ that month. If you would like to get in the rotation of Resident DJ’s, please contact the Rec. Office!
Date: Fri., April 4 & May 2
Times: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Place: Rec. 1 Clubroom
Courtyard Concert Ahwatukee Foothills Band
Enjoy a beautiful spring evening under the stars as you enjoy the music of the Ahwatukee Foothills Concert Band. The band plays a variety of music guaranteed to please everyone with their program of movie themes. Remember to bring a lawn chair and your favorite beverage or enjoy our lemonade and water that will be served prior to the performance. Plan now to sit back and enjoy the show! No registration required.
Date: Tues., April 8
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 1 Courtyard
Cost: Free
Trivia Night
Moving to Rec. 1 Ballroom in May
Gather with your friends and neighbors to test your knowledge and expand your brain! Trivia will be hosted by our very own, Scott Immel! Three rounds of 15 questions will challenge you and others to see who will top the charts. Test your knowledge with a group of eight or on your own.
Date: Wed., April 9 & 23 | May 14 & 28
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima | Rec. 1 Ballroom
Cost: $2 per person
Last LW Monthly Market Until October!
Take this opportunity to sell and buy used household items, handmade craft items, or residents may also sell commercial items. The Leisure World Monthly Market has it all, so come shop, or come sell!
Recreation supplies tables for $5 each, and clothing racks for $1.
Residents selling commercial items will be required to pay 10% of their sales back to Leisure World.
Date: Fri., April 11
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: Rec. 1 Ballroom
Cost: $5 per table | $1 per rack
Date
Grub and Groove
CLUB EVENTS
COMMUNITY DANCE PARTIES
Join in the fun, socialize, and dance! Come listen to great music, friendly conversation, and have a groovin’ time! All dances include your mixology stations of soda, water, ice, and cups, all you need to bring is the B in B.Y.O.B. Fresh popped popcorn will also be provided for $1 by REMAX.
Whiskey Rose
Happy Trails Party
Whiskey Rose is back with their wide variety of Rock n’ Roll songs. They play everything from 1960’s-1990’s, specializing in Bob Seger, the Eagles, Rolling Stones, Bryan Adams, and much more! They are a great band that will get you on the dance floor to kick off our summer here at Leisure World. Wear some garb showing us where you are heading home to or going to be spending the summer!
Date: Thurs., April 10
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima
Rooms
Cost: $8 in advance | $10
Save your last dance for all of your friends and neighbors that will be heading home by the end of April. This is your chance to spend a special evening with them all before they go. A fan favorite, one of the valley’s most popular dance bands, Outside the Line is back in Leisure World to knock your sax off. From Motown & Oldies to today’s popular songs, they are sure to bring a little fun into your night! This group is known for one of the best vocal lineups the state has to offer!
Date: Thurs., April 24
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima
Rooms
Cost: $8 in advance | $10 at event
April Sunday Movie Matinees
Free Sunday movies in the Theater 4 p.m. Refreshments provided. Due to the popularity of the movies, there will be no seat-saving All seats will be on a first-come basis only. Schedule may change due to Netflix movie availability.
April 6 La Dolce Villa
When his daughter decides to buy a crumbling Tuscan villa, Eric rushes to Italy to talk her out of it. He instead finds beauty, romance and a new purpose
April 13 The Two Popes
Behind Vatican walls, Pope Benedict and the future Pope Francis must face their pasts and find common ground in order to forge a new path for the Catholic Church.
April 20 Easter Day – No Screening
April 27 Heart of Champions
During their last year at an Ivy League college in 1999, some friends’ lives are changed forever when an Army vet takes over as coach of their dysfunctional rowing team.
Classics of the Silver Screen Movie Night: “The Out of Towners” (1970)
George (Jack Lemmon) has been offered a promotion that would relocate him to New York City. He flies in with his wife, Gwen (Sandy Dennis), to the city for the job interview. After their flight is redirected to Boston due to heavy fog, the couple meets with disaster. Their luggage is missing, leaving them without money, and the entire city seems to be striking. George and Gwen struggle to survive the night before George’s interview, questioning whether they want to move from their small town.
Date: Tues., April 15
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 1 Theater
Announcing Leisure
A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago. For nearly 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show.
Date: Tues., May 27, 2025
Price: $130 per person
Deadline: Mon., April 28
Mamma Mia!
2025 Hale Theatre Season
For 20 years, Hale Centre Theatre has been bringing exciting, family-friendly Broadway Musicals, Dramas, and Comedies to downtown Gilbert audiences. With discounted tickets seated on the north side of the stage, you’ll be sure to have a great night, in the round, filled with laughs, music, and high-quality stage productions. Join your friends, neighbors, and family on a local, economical excursion once a month to enjoy theatre right down the road. Drive yourself or carpool with friends as we follow along as a group to Hale Theatre! *Please note that deadlines for shows listed below are 2 weeks before the show, please get your tickets accordingly. On Sale Now at the Recreation Office and Online!
Camelot
Experience the timeless tale of Lerner & Loewe’s Camelot in a captivating production featuring a small cast of eight talented performers. Follow King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, and Lancelot as they navigate love, honor, and betrayal in the legendary kingdom. With its iconic score and enchanting story, Camelot explores themes of leadership and sacrifice against the backdrop of Arthurian legend.
Date: Wed., April 9
Price: $45
Deadline: Wed., March 26
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Enter the world of swashbuckling adventure and romance with The Scarlet Pimpernel, a captivating musical set during the French Revolution. Follow the daring exploits of Sir Percy Blakeney as he disguises himself to rescue French aristocrats from the guillotine. Filled with stirring melodies, thrilling action, and a tale of love and loyalty, this timeless production promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of heroism and sacrifice.
Date: Wed., May 21
Price: $45
Deadline: Wed., May 7
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Step into a world of pure imagination with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the beloved musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic tale. Join young Charlie Bucket as he embarks on a magical journey through Willy Wonka’s whimsical chocolate factory. Filled with enchanting music, fantastical sets, and larger-than-life characters, this delightful production promises a sweet treat for the whole family, sparking wonder and joy at every turn.
Date: Wed., July 9
Price: $45
Deadline: Wed., June 25
Performing Arts Series Show Announcement: 2025-2026
Nov. 10, 2025 – Evolution of Music – Rhythm Edition
The Evolution of Music Show is a comedy Broadway-esque show that takes you on a journey from the 50’s to music of today, with multiple costume changes, and comedy skits. We will be performing many artists and their music backed by a full band. Andrew’s sister, Elvis, Beach Boys, Aretha Franklin, Neal Diamond, Sony & Cher, Village people, Johnny Cash, Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars and more.
Dec. 8, 2025 – In The Christmas Mood
Get into the spirit of the season with In the Christmas Mood: A Holiday Music Spectacular. The evening is filled with singing, dancing, live music, and holiday magic as the show pays homage to the classic Andy Williams and Bing Crosby Christmas specials. In the Christmas Mood features timeless treasures such as “Sleigh Ride,” “Here Comes Santa Claus,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and many more.
Four principals (2 male, 2 female) and a six-piece band create the magic in this fast-paced, fun-filled, and family-friendly show. Two hours will fly by, and audiences will leave full of holiday spirit.
Jan. 5, 2026 – Johnny Cash Tribute – Almost Folsom
The music of the man in black is back! Spend a night with Almost Folsom as he provides the greatness of Johnny Cash and the amazing legacy of music he left behind for us all to enjoy. Relive the amazing songs of Johnny Cash in this electrifying tribute to the Man in Black. Hear all of Johnny’s biggest hits, like Folsom Prison Blues, Ring of Fire, Boy Named Sue, Walk the Line, and many more accompanied by a live band.
Jan. 19, 2026 – Ben and Cassandra Magic Show
Come witness the impossible with master magicians Cassandra and Ben Nemzer! New York Times considers them “The Most Magical Couple!” As seen on Netflix, Apple +, Fox Sports, & Comedy Central and the most recent season of Let’s Make a Deal on CBS; These two magicians present a nonstopjourney of wonder, excitement and laughter. Through jaw-dropping magic, audience participation, and even CRAZY card tricks; This duo creates one once in a lifetime moment after another! Cassandra is a classically trained singer and combines her magic with opera in a way that has never been seen before. Ben’s Comedy magic and sleight of hand is some of the best in the world! Together, they present a show you can’t take your eyes off of.
Feb. 2, 2026 – Beatles Tribute – Britain’s Finest Relive Beatlemania! Witness the youngest Nationally and Internationally touring Tribute to The Beatles embody the energy and spirit of Britain’s Finest band! The lads as you’ve
never seen them before! Britain’s Finest is a band of Beatles tribute all-stars who bring the look, the sound, the cheeky humor and the outright vivacity of the Beatles back to life. With over a decade of sold out shows across the globe, Britain’s Finest has crafted a trip through Rock and Roll history from the cobblestone roads of Liverpool to The Beatles’ place as one of the greatest bands of all time.
Feb. 16, 2026 – Bob Seger Tribute – Turn the Page
TURN THE PAGE is an incredible re-creation of the Live Bob Seger Experience performed by The Sam Morrison Band. Every effort has been made to make sure that each song is performed exactly as you remember it and that it is delivered with all the passion and excitement you would expect in a Bob Seger show.
Mar. 2, 2026 – Eagles Tribute – Eagle Eyes
Eagle Eyes is critically acclaimed and considered to be one of the best Eagles tribute bands. With an enthusiastic fanbase and tour area stretching from Alaska, BC, Alberta, Washington, Idaho, and Oregon to California. Eagle Eyes has been selling out performances at festivals, theateres, corporate events, and many other venues for the past 7 years!
Mar. 16, 2026 – John Denver Tribute – Take Me Home
“Jim Curry was over there sounding like John Denver… I closed my eyes and went back to the times when I worked with John.” Pete Huttlinger, guitar player for John Denver. Come join in the fun and take in the joy and hope of a full inspired evening of the music of America’s most beloved singer songwriter. National touring performer Jim Curry will have you clapping your hands and singing along to hit after hit.
From the very first song you will know why Jim was cast to be the voice of John Denver in the CBS movie “Take me home: the John Denver Story”. Curry was chosen as a key performer in the induction of John Denver into the Colorado Music Hall of fame show and hosting the official John Denver Estate show that toured the United States and Australia, because of his pure clear voice that really delivers the music of John Denver.
Curry has delighted audiences for over 23 years. Come and experience it yourself with family and friends
2025-26 Season Ticket Sales
All the shows are booked for the next terrific season of entertainment in the performing arts series. Now is the time to plan on purchasing your 2025-2026 Season Tickets! In addition to the six shows (two each January, February & March), we have two great “pre-season” shows (one November and one December). A brochure highlighting each act and outlining the season ticket price is available online and in the Recreation Office.
This season we will have an open seat, first come process for purchasing, both online and in the Rec Office. Residents can go to LWCA.com website or by calling or coming into the Rec. Office. Select your seat from “2026 Season Ticket 6pk”. During the checkout process you will be asked to acknowledge Yes or No to include the 2025 Preseason 2-show-package; the Recreation Office will contact you later to finalize your Preseason purchase. Processing this way will guarantee you will receive the identical
seat for all 8 shows.
Season Tickets On Sale Now through September 5th!
Individual show tickets starting: October 1st
p.m. Bingo (BR)
5:30 p.m. Community Happy Hour (CLR)
4:30 p.m. Band with No Name (PROM)
Kindred Trip: Trip Afternoon in Jerome 5
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p.m. District 3 (BR) 7:00 p.m. Courtyard Concert (COURT)
8:00 a.m. Wednesday Coffee (CLR) 10:00 a.m. District 1 (BR)
1:00 p.m. Democratic Club (CLR)
4:00 p.m. District 6 (BR)
6:00 p.m. Trivia Night (HPG)
Kindred Trip: Trip The Chiricahuas
Follow-Along Trip: Trip Hale Theatre Camelot
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9:00 a.m. LW Monthly Market (BR) 4:30 p.m. Band with No Name (PROM) 7:00 p.m. Bingo (BR) Kindred Trip: Trip Lower Antelope Canyon
Trips and Tours
If you like one-day excursions or are looking to find your next big travel destination, look below to see what might fit your interests.
To reserve your spot, visit the community website, the Recreation Office or call 480-832-0000 ext. 209 to purchase your tickets.
KEY CODES: Kindred Tours (KT) ¤ Leisure World Recreation (LW) ¤ Premier World Discovery (PWD)
FOLLOW-ALONG TRIPS:
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Discover all that the Valley has to offer! Join your friends, neighbors, and family on a local, economical excursion a few times each month! Drive yourself or carpool with friends as we follow along as a group to various locations around the Valley.
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Enter the world of swashbuckling adventure and romance with The Scarlet Pimpernel, a captivating musical set during the French Revolution. Follow the daring exploits of Sir Percy Blakeney as he disguises himself to rescue French aristocrats from the guillotine. Filled with stirring melodies, thrilling action, and a tale of love and loyalty, this timeless production promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of heroism and sacrifice.
Date: Wed., May 21
Price: $45
Deadline: Wed., May 7
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The Chiricahuas: A Wonderland of Rocks!
April 9th, Wednesday $162
In the far southeastern corner of Arizona are the impressive Chiricahua Mountains, one of several sky island mountain ranges surrounded by expansive desert grasslands. The Chiricahua Mountains are an inactive volcanic range twenty miles wide and forty miles long. It forms part of the Mexican Highland section of the Basin and Range Biogeographical Province and rises up dramatically from the valley floor to over nine thousand feet, cresting in a series of uneven, volcanic looking peaks. At the northern end of the range is an extraordinary area of striking geological features and enormous biodiversity. Tucked deep into these steep, forested valleys and beneath the craggy peaks are the remains of violent geological activity that continued for many millions of years—the pinnacles, columns, spires and balanced rocks of Chiricahua National Monument. The Apaches called this place “The Land of Standing-Up Rocks,” a fitting name for the canyons of extraordinary rock towers. Early pioneers in the late 1800s sensed the unique beauty and singularity of the rock formations in the area. The Ericksons and Riggs were instrumental in persuading Congress to protect this “Wonderland of Rocks,” so much so that in 1924 the Chiricahua National Monument was created. Prior to arriving to the park we’ll stop for a delicious lunch, included, at Tirrito Farm, a beautiful destination farmstead nestled in the heart of Arizona’s wine country, offering visitors an experience in agricultural tourism. This remarkable tour leaves a little earlier and arrives home a little later, but it is well worth it!
Desert to Tall Pines & Bruzzi Vineyard
April 15th, Tuesday $140
Join us for an incredible springtime ride on the seventy-six-mile Desert to Tall Pines Scenic Byway, following Highway 288 from Globe to the tiny town of Young, Arizona. This area, known by
cowboys as “the high lonesome,” was made famous by the Pleasant Valley War of the 1880’s—an Arizona sheep war between two feuding families—the cattleherding Grahams and the sheep-herding Tewksburys. Just before he died of a bullet wound himself, Tom Graham sold his land to William Young, who established the town that still carries his name. Today the journey to Young, Arizona is one of the most famous drives in the state, offering spectacular views of Roosevelt Lake and the Sierra Ancha Mountains. In addition to the breathtaking scenery and fascinating history, Young is home to the first winery in Gila County—Bruzzi’s Vineyard. We’ll enjoy a flight of six wines and hearty Italian style sandwiches, included. It’s gonna be fun!
Easter Brunch at Francisco Grande Resort
April 20th, Sunday..............$179
The Francisco Grande Hotel & Golf Resort opened in 1961 and quickly became the spring training home of the San Francisco Giants. Located just west of downtown Casa Grande, the resort became a home away from home for John Wayne, who had a farming operation in nearby Stanfield. Willie Mays regularly pulled up to the resort’s parking lot in his pink Cadillac with a license plate that read “Say Hey,” referring to his nickname. In recent years the resort has undergone a multimilliondollar renovation and built a reputation for serving delicious southwestern-style cuisine. We’ll enjoy Easter Brunch in Legends Restaurant—Francisco Grande’s main dining room. Brunch will be served buffet-style—an elegant spread offering an array of fresh salads, prime rib carving station, omelets made to order, endless entrée and side dishes, a lovely assortment of desserts and so much more. Later we’ll enjoy an easy drive to Picacho Peak State Park for scenic springtime views and cocktails. This wonderful holiday tour always fills quickly! Don’t miss it.
The Old Rim Road Scenic Drive
April 22nd, Tuesday $115
We’re off to explore Arizona’s Forest Road 300—The Old Rim Road. Our
Hale Theatre: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Step into a world of pure imagination with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the beloved musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic tale. Join young Charlie Bucket as he embarks on a magical journey through Willy Wonka’s whimsical chocolate factory. Filled with enchanting music, fantastical sets, and larger-than-life characters, this delightful production promises a sweet treat for the whole family, sparking wonder and joy at every turn.
Date: Wed., July 9
Price: $45
Deadline: Wed., June 2
MOTORCOACH TRIPS:
journey kicks off in Payson, where we’ll enjoy some fantastic Mexican food, on self, at El Rancho Mexican Restaurant—a great favorite, not only with the locals, but also with Arizona Highways who named El Rancho one of the top 25 restaurants in the state. Later we’ll make our way along a stretch of the Mogollon Rim—a massive wall of rock that is thousands of feet tall and hundreds of miles long—beginning at the Arizona/ New Mexico border and stretching across most of the state. Pronounced “muggy-own” by locals, the Rim offers some of the most epic views that the state of Arizona has to offer. We’ll experience scenery that is always changing, traveling through the world’s largest stand of Ponderosa pines, and later intersecting with what was once General Crook’s Trail—a historic wagon route that was used in the 1880’s to provide support for General Crook during the American Indian Wars. We’ll travel through the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, on into the Coconino National Forest, and then make our way into the Pine/Strawberry region before heading back to the Valley. This is a Kindred Tours Classic, and we hope you’ll join us!
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the remarkable story behind the music that defined an era, delivering an electrifying spectacle that will leave you feeling like a star reborn. This evening performance will be presented on the Main Stage in the beautiful Hormel Theatre, where we’ve scored fabulous seats—front and center! We’ll also enjoy dinner, on self, at the Miracle Mile Deli, prior to arriving at the theatre.
Castle Dome Ghost Town
May 5th, Monday $135
Jersey Boys at Phoenix Theatre May 2nd, Friday..................$152
Are you ready to be transported back to the gritty streets of the sizzling 1960s rock ‘n’ roll scene? Jersey Boys, the Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Awardwinning musical sensation, takes you on an energizing jukebox journey, tracing the meteoric rise of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons from blue-collar obscurity to the dizzying heights of pop superstardom. As their remarkable doo-wop harmonies ricochet from New Jersey to the bright lights of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, you’ll experience the internal struggles, personal triumphs, and defining moments that solidified their legendary status — both on stage and off. Punctuated by a setlist of instantly recognizable hits like “Sherry,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” Jersey Boys pays reverent tribute to
Castle Dome is located on the west side of the state of Arizona, between Quartzsite to the north, and Yuma to the south. Home to Arizona’s longest working mine, Castle Dome operated from 18621979, and at its peak had over 3,000 residents. Spanish conquistadors were the first to discover silver in this area in the 1600’s, but it wasn’t until the mid1800’s that Americans began to mine rich silver deposits in Castle Dome, and more than nine million pounds of lead ore were extracted during both world wars, to meet the demand for bullets. The mines closed for good in 1979, but the story of Castle Dome was not over. Allen and Stephanie Armstrong bought the entire ghost town in 1993 and Allen, a former stone mason who had once built log cabins from found materials, had the exact set of skills to recreate this sprawling museum. We’ll tour 50 buildings, including a hotel, doctor’s office, church with functional bell tower, blacksmith shop, assay office, sheriff ’s office, jail, and several saloons. Most of the artifacts on display were pulled from mine shafts—beautifully preserved by the right blend of temperature and humidity. We’ll stop in Quartzsite for lunch on self, before heading south on Highway 95 to Castle Dome.
Mount Lemmon Scenic Byway
May 8th, Thursday..............$115 With the first hint of summer, we’re ready to travel the Sky Island Scenic Byway—Mount Lemmon Highway to the town of Summerhaven, Arizona! This breathtaking 25-mile paved road takes us along one of Arizona’s most scenic byways, and winds us up a trail that ascends 9,157
feet through the rugged Santa Catalina Mountains into a much cooler climate. Along the way there are many pull-off points for photo opportunities, or just to enjoy the magnificent landscape. Nestled into the rocky peak of Mount Lemmon sits the tiny town of Summerhaven, home to the Iron Door Restaurant, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self. A charming eatery offering delicious homemade soups, a variety of fresh salads, sandwiches and more, the Iron Door is most famous for their chili & cornbread combo and fresh baked pies. Pull up a chair on the patio surrounded by flowers and hummingbirds and treat yourself to a day away from the heat of the Valley.
Springtime on Catalina Island
May 19th - 22nd, 2025
$1,299 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $299 (Single Supplement)
Day One: We’re on our way to Long Beach California, with a stop for lunch, on self, in Palm Springs. A foodie’s paradise, the downtown streets of Palm Springs are lined with charming cafes, so there is sure to be something for everyone. Late afternoon we’ll arrive in Long Beach and check into the Downtown Hilton Hotel, located just a few blocks from Pine Avenue, better known as “Restaurant Row.” After dark the Avenue comes alive and the evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
Mother’s Day Brunch & the Sedona Scenic Byways
May 11th, Sunday.............$199
Nestled into hundreds of acres of ponderosa pine forest, Little America Hotel has been a Flagstaff landmark since 1952. Mother’s Day Brunches at Little America are legendary! We’ll enjoy an incredible spread of made-to-order omelets, Belgian waffles, assorted crepes, fresh fruit and salads, savory carving stations, seafood selections and more, including bottomless mimosas, champagne and bloody Marys. Later we’ll explore the charming streets of historic downtown Flagstaff before settling back into the Transits to travel south on Arizona 89A—a 14-mile stretch of high-country switchbacks, with stops along the way at dramatic overlooks. Rated a Top 5 Most Scenic Drive by Rand McNally, the Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road is spectacular during the spring season! And if that’s not enough, Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road turns onto the Red Rock Scenic Byway, Arizona’s first All-American Road. Often called “The Museum Without Walls,” the Red Rock Scenic Byway in Sedona, Arizona is visited by tourists from around the world. It cannot be overstated how fortunate we are that these two breathtaking scenic byways are just a hop-skip-and-a-jump away from the Valley, and ours to enjoy with every changing season!
Day Two: A delicious hot breakfast is included at the hotel. Late morning we’re off to the pier, where we’ll board a highspeed catamaran and cruise 22 miles to the picturesque town of Avalon, on Catalina Island. One of the four southernmost islands of California’s Channel Islands, Catalina Island is made up of two towns, the incorporated city of Avalon on the east end, and the unincorporated village of Two Harbors on the west end. The Island is just 22 miles long and 8 miles across. Outside of the two towns is a majestically beautiful and rugged wilderness, under the stewardship of the Catalina Island Conservancy. Catalina Island’s rich history and unique charms, as well as a mild subtropical climate, offering warm temperatures year-round, captures the hearts of visitors from around the world. Most visitors get around the island by foot, bike or golf cart. Early afternoon we’ll arrive in Avalon, just in time for lunch, on self, with several wonderful restaurants to choose from. After lunch we’ll explore this friendly and historic beachfront town before checking into the Atwater Hotel, our headquarters for the next two nights. With its relaxed atmosphere and resort-style amenities, the Atwater offers an exceptional guest experience. Early evening we’ll gather for our own Happy Hour, before setting out for dinner on self. The night is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
afternoon we’ll arrive in Long Beach and check into the Downtown Hilton Hotel, located just a few blocks from Pine Avenue, better known as “Restaurant Row.” After dark the Avenue comes alive and the evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
along the way. Catalina Island is always a remarkable destination. Don’t miss it!
Mamma Mia!
A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago. For nearly 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feelgood show.
Date: Tues., May 27
Price: $130 per person
Deadline: Mon., April 28
The Lakes of Prescott May 14th, Wednesday $115 There are four beautiful lakes in Prescott: Goldwater, Watson, Willow and Lynx. We’re going to visit them all, with a stop first on Prescott’s famous Whiskey Row for lunch on self. Once a block of 40 saloons driven by the gold rush culture, Whiskey Row drew cowboys, gamblers, prospectors, bawdy girls and outlaws. Today Whiskey Row is home to not just its saloons, but also galleries, charming shops, antique stores and several wonderful restaurants. After lunch we’re off to Goldwater Lake, the jewel in the crown of the Prescott National Forest. From here we’ll head northeast to enjoy a spectacular driving tour of Watson and Willow Lakes. Known as the twin lakes, Watson and Willow are in the Granite Dells of Prescott, an area so scenic that it has seen more than its fair share of western movie shoots and was once home to the very popular Garden of the Gods Resort. An otherworldly stretch of gigantic boulders, Granite Dells runs along Granite Creek, with Watson and Willow Lakes sitting right in the middle making for the most remarkable of vistas. From here we’ll make our way to Lynx Lake, in the cool and pine-scented Bradshaw Mountains. So completely different from the twins, Lynx Lake is heavily wooded, and surrounded by tall Ponderosa pines, scrub oak and Manzanita. This lovely area is home to a wide variety of wildlife, offering a fantastic connection to nature and a dramatic ending to a Kindred Tours Classic!
Day Three: Breakfast is on self this morning, with several restaurants to choose from just outside your hotel room door. The day is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Activities on Catalina Island are ala carte, affordable and super-exciting. Hop on a Hummer and explore Catalina’s pristine wilderness on an exciting land tour like Bison Expedition or Ridgetop Eco Adventure. Experience El Rancho Escondido, Philip Wrigley’s ranch. See dolphins, sea lions and other aquatic life in the crystal clear waters of Catalina’s world-renowned marine environment. Take an Undersea Sub Expedition, experience everyone’s favorite Glass Bottom Boat Voyage, or set out after dark on the Flying Fish Experience. And this is just to name a few! Early evening we’ll see you again for our own Happy Hour, before setting out for dinner on self. Later the night is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
Day Four: Breakfast is on self this morning at the restaurant of your choice. Early afternoon we’ll board the Express Ferry back to Long Beach, where we’ll board our own Transits and head for home, with a stop for early dinner on self, along the way. Catalina Island is always a remarkable destination. Don’t miss it!
Springtime on Catalina Island
May 19th - 22nd, 2025
$1,299 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $299 (Single Supplement)
Day One: We’re on our way to Long Beach California, with a stop for lunch, on self, in Palm Springs. A foodie’s paradise, the downtown streets of Palm Springs are lined with charming cafes, so there is sure to be something for everyone. Late
Day Two: A delicious hot breakfast is included at the hotel. Late morning we’re off to the pier, where we’ll board a highspeed catamaran and cruise 22 miles to the picturesque town of Avalon, on Catalina Island. One of the four southernmost islands of California’s Channel Islands, Catalina Island is made up of two towns, the incorporated city of Avalon on the east end, and the unincorporated village of Two Harbors on the west end. The Island is just 22 miles long and 8 miles across. Outside of the two towns is a majestically beautiful and rugged wilderness, under the stewardship of the Catalina Island Conservancy. Catalina Island’s rich history and unique charms, as well as a mild subtropical climate, offering warm temperatures year-round, captures the hearts of visitors from around the world. Most visitors get around the island by foot, bike or golf cart. Early afternoon we’ll arrive in Avalon, just in time for lunch, on self, with several wonderful restaurants to choose from. After lunch we’ll explore this friendly and historic beachfront town before checking into the Atwater Hotel, our headquarters for the next two nights. With its relaxed atmosphere and resort-style amenities, the Atwater offers an exceptional guest experience. Early evening we’ll gather for our own Happy Hour, before setting out for dinner on self. The night is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
Day Three: Breakfast is on self this morning, with several restaurants to choose from just outside your hotel room door. The day is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Activities on Catalina Island are ala carte, affordable and super-exciting. Hop on a Hummer and explore Catalina’s pristine wilderness on an exciting land tour like Bison Expedition or Ridgetop Eco Adventure. Experience El Rancho Escondido, Philip Wrigley’s ranch. See dolphins, sea lions and other aquatic life in the crystal clear waters of Catalina’s world-renowned marine environment. Take an Undersea Sub Expedition, experience everyone’s favorite Glass Bottom Boat Voyage, or set out after dark on the Flying Fish Experience. And this is just to name a few! Early evening we’ll see you again for our own Happy Hour, before setting out for dinner on self. Later the night is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
Day Four: Breakfast is on self this morning at the restaurant of your choice. Early afternoon we’ll board the Express Ferry back to Long Beach, where we’ll board our own Transits and head for home, with a stop for early dinner on self,
Monument Valley & Canyon de Chelly
May 28th-30th, 2025
$999 Per Person (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $215 (Single Supplement)
Day One: We’ll travel north with a stop for lunch, on self, at Cameron Trading Post. A haven for travelers since 1916, this trading post boasts an expansive dining room, with a huge stone fireplace and tall picture windows, offering a view of the Little Colorado River Gorge. We’ll enjoy the ambience, along with a terrific menu that runs from burgers to salads, and includes local favorites. After lunch we’ll explore the Grand Canyon via the East Entrance at Desert View, offering a unique opportunity to visit the world-famous Desert View Watchtower. Later we’ll travel to beautiful Monument Valley, check into our rooms at Goulding’s Lodge, and after a refresh, gather for a fabulous Welcome Dinner. We’ll experience an extraordinary evening showcasing a traditional Navajo Storyteller, while enjoying a delicious Navajo taco buffet, served with homemade frybread and all the fixin’s, included.
Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel. Later we’ll set off on a 2.5 hour jeep tour, covering more than 30 miles of secluded back-country, to discover the restricted areas of Monument Valley, a sacred homeland to the Navajo, who are the Keepers of Monument Valley. We’ll learn about the history of the Ancestral Puebloans, early Native American peoples, famously known for their petroglyphs, pictographs and their spectacular cliff dwellings. We’ll visit all of the famous monoliths of Monument Valley—The Mittens, John Ford’s Point, Three Sisters, North Window, Totem Pole, Yei Bi Cheis and Artist’s Point. These are the real life
Photo credit: Edmundo Mendez, Jr. A view of Sedona, Arizona from Schnebly Hill Road.
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backdrops for Hollywood Westerns such as Stagecoach, The Searchers, How the West was Won, and so many more. Afterwards we’ll enjoy lunch, on self, before boarding our Transits headed for Canyon de Chelly and the Thunderbird Lodge. Owned and operated by the Navajo Nation, the historic Thunderbird Lodge will be our cozy headquarters for the night. We’ll take some time for a refresh before setting out this evening for our own driving exploration of the South Rim of Canyon de Chelly. Later we’ll return to the hotel for dinner, on self. Thunderbird Lodge sits on the site of a trading post that was built in 1896. The restaurant, housed in the trading post’s original building, famously serves traditional Native American dishes, along with American favorites.
Day Three: Breakfast is included at the hotel. After breakfast jeeps will arrive to take us on a half-day tour of Canyon de Chelly. We’ll be led by our Navajo guides, who will explain the significance of manmade structures and symbols while also sharing the natural points of interest.
Heavy-duty six-wheel-drive touring vehicles are equipped with padded seats to provide a good experience. The tours stop frequently for photo opportunities, to visit ancient sites, Navajo farms and rock art. When the tour is over we’ll head back to the hotel for a buffet style lunch, featuring all-America favorites, included. After lunch it’s back in the Transits, and we’re headed for home, with plenty of stops and great sightseeing along the way. We hope you’ll join us for this remarkable tour!
world of musicals? Forbidden Broadway takes no prisoners as it skewers the beloved clichés, idiosyncrasies, and overthe-top moments that have become signatures of Broadway’s biggest hits. From soaring revolutionary anthems to the heart-wrenching ballads of contemporary classics, no musical is safe from the clever lampoons and spot-on impersonations delivered with razor-sharp wit. Seasoned theatre aficionados and newcomers alike will find themselves doubled over at the astute observations and biting humor, affectionately poking fun at the excesses and conventions of the art form we love. Beyond just a fast-paced laugh fest, this vaudeville-esque experience offers thoughtful social commentary set to sidesplitting musical parodies, reminding us that even amidst the grandeur of the theatre’s most revered works, there’s room for self-deprecating levity and a wink at our own theatrical extravagances. We’ll also enjoy lunch, on self, at the Miracle Mile Deli, prior to arriving at the theatre.
Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation at Phoenix Theatre
May 31st, Saturday $130 Are you ready to get whisked away on a delightfully cheeky romp through the
tunnels, and steaming over 137-foot Cascade Trestle. All trains steam along through deep forests of aspens and evergreens, across high plains filled with wildflowers, and through a rocky gorge of remarkable geologic formations. Deer, antelope, elk, fox, eagles and even bear are frequently spotted on this off-the grid adventure that has been called the best, and most scenic train ride in America. We’ll travel by train from Chama, New Mexico to Antonito, Colorado, with a stop midway at historic Osier Station for a delicious hot lunch and a selection of freshly baked desserts, included. Late afternoon we’ll return to Chama via motorcoach, then it’s back in the Transits headed for our hotel. We’ll take a moment to refresh before heading out to enjoy a Farewell Dinner and a cocktail, and it’s all included.
Historic Trains of the Old West
Featuring Durango Silverton & Cumbres Toltec Railroads
June 2nd-5th, 2025
$1249 (Based Upon Double Occupancy)
$250 (Single Supplement)
Day One: We’ll leave the Valley headed for Farmington, New Mexico, enjoying plenty of pitstops along the way, including a stop for lunch, on self, at the Painted Desert Diner at Petrified Forest National Park. Late afternoon, we’ll check into the Holiday Inn Express, and after a refresh, we’ll head out to enjoy a festive Welcome Dinner, included.
Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel. Back in the Transits we’re headed for Durango, Colorado, founded in 1880
by the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. The Railroad arrived in Durango in 1881. The tracks to Silverton were completed by 1882 and the train began hauling both freight and passengers. The line was constructed to haul silver and ore from Southwest Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, but passengers soon realized it was all about the view! We’ll begin our world famous Durango Silverton Scenic Skyway Tour with a relaxing journey to Silverton by motorcoach. A National Historic Landmark, Silverton is home to several restaurants, shops and galleries. We’ll enjoy lunch on self and take some time to stroll Silverton’s charming streets before boarding our train for the return ride to Durango. And what a ride it is, offering a view of Colorado’s majestic mountains that is inaccessible by highway. This historic train has been in continuous operation between Durango and Silverton since 1882, carrying passengers behind historic steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock indigenous to the line. Early evening finds us back in Durango, where we’ll enjoy dinner on self at the restaurant of your choice, before heading back to our hotel.
Day Three: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s back in the Transits and we’re headed for Chama, New Mexico, a National Historic Landmark, and home to the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, At 64-miles in length, the Cumbres & Toltec Railroad is the longest, the highest and most authentic steam railroad in North America, traveling through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Rocky Mountain West. Owned by the states of Colorado and New Mexico, the train crosses state borders 11 times, zigzagging along canyon walls, burrowing through two
Day Four: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s bags out and we’re headed for home. We’ll enjoy plenty of great sightseeing along the way, as well as a stop for lunch, on self, at the fabulous La Posada Hotel, home to the award winning Turquoise Room. The La Posada Hotel is the last of the great railroad hotels, a fitting final stop on this remarkable historic railroad adventure! Might be time to check this one off your BUCKET LIST!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Historic Trains of the Old West Featuring Durango Silverton & Cumbres Toltec Railroads June 2nd-5th, 2025
$1249 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $250 (Single Supplement)
LEISURE WORLD
AQUATIC & ATHLETIC SPORTS CLUB
May Group Exercise Class Registrations Begins Tuesday, April 1st at 7:00 a.m., online, in-person or by phone.
If you register for a class with Silver Sneakers®/ Flex®, Silver & Fit®, or Renew Active®, you are required to attend 100% of the classes for the month. A $2 fee will be charged to your account for each class missed.
HOP AND HARVEST MARKET
MEMBER HIGHLIGHT
Liliane Ritchie
Hi, my name is Liliane Ritchie. In 2021, my husband Terry and I rented a home in Leisure World. Terry’s sister and her husband have owned a place here for years.
That year, as we settled in and explored the area, we sensed that we could be happy here.
The welcoming atmosphere, the peace, and the strong sense of community made it easy to imagine ourselves spending much more time here.
Then, in the spring of 2024, we made the decision to purchase a home with the idea of spending our winters in Leisure World for the foreseeable future. Our new home feels like the start of something special, surrounded by people we care about.
From renting a home in 2021 to purchasing one in 2024, for me, it’s not just about the house—it’s about the lifestyle. I’m excited to be spending my first winter at Leisure World, and I’m thrilled to have access to such excellent fitness facilities. I started running about 15 years ago, and since then, I’ve accomplished some milestones. I completed the Ottawa Marathon and also participated in a memorable group run that started in Montreal and ended in New York City.
In addition to running, I completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT). To stay in shape, I have worked with a trainer on and off in both Montreal and in my hometown Calgary, Alberta. After retiring from a fulfilling 35-year career in the airline industry, I was happy to find that Leisure World offers the perfect environment for me to continue my fitness journey.
I’ve also joined the Leisure World Quilting Club, which has been a wonderful way to combine my love for creativity and community. I’m looking forward to many more winters here, staying active, discovering new activities, and connecting with others who share similar interests.
LEISURE WORLD FITNESS STAFF
Nancy Zielinski Fitness Specialist
JP Soto Fitness Supervisor
Erica LeBaron Fitness Specialist
What is Red Light Therapy?
How does red light therapy work?
Red light therapy works by stimulating the cell’s energy source: mitochondria. This improves cell function, which can:
• Promote healing
• Reduce inflammation
• Improve blood circulation
• Repair muscle and tissue
• Offer pain relief
What conditions does red light therapy treat?
Here are some conditions red light therapy is used to treat.
Skin conditions
Red light therapy is best known for treating skin conditions. It can:
• Increase the production of collagen, which gives skin its structure, elasticity and rigidity.
• Help improve skin conditions, including acne, acne scarring, eczema and psoriasis.
• Promote wound and skin healing by increasing blood flow to the area.
• Reduce redness and inflammation caused by sun damage.
Muscle repair
Red light therapy can relieve myalgias and muscle pains by decreasing inflammation.
Pain management
Red light therapy tackles pain by:
• Stimulating cell production. This promotes healing, reduces inflammation and improves blood circulation.
• Increasing cell energy production. This can help release neurotransmitters like endorphins, which are natural pain killers.
• Regenerating cells and increasing collagen production. This helps repair damaged tissue.
One way that red light therapy is used in cancer care is for patients with oral mucositis, or mouth sores. More broadly, red light therapy may also help patients with general pain and inflammation. For example, our clinic is conducting research on how laser therapy can be used to help manage cancer pain and chronic pain in general.
Do at-home red light therapy devices work?
There are a variety of red-light therapy products available over the counter. So, can you get the same benefits from an at-home red light therapy device that you can get in the clinic?
The biggest difference is that the devices you can purchase over the counter are less intense than the ones used in a clinical setting. Over-the-counter options are low risk when used safely.
CLASS SPOTLIGHT
What is TRX?
TRX or Total Resistance exercise training utilizes a system of ropes and webbing called a “TRX Suspension Trainer” to allow users to work against their own body weight. You engage in exercises by holding onto the straps or placing your feet in the foot cradles, and then performing movements like rows, lunges, squats, and planks. TRX training is suitable for all fitness levels and offers numerous benefits, including engaging multiple muscle groups, improving core strength, enhancing balance, and offering a full-body workout. The adjustable nature of TRX allows for tailored exercise difficulty, making it a great option for beginners all the way to advanced athletes.
Who invented TRX?
Randy Hetrick, a US Navy SEAL, came up with the TRX® System because he was trying to find a great workout that he could do anywhere while on deployment. When something is developed by a Navy SEAL, you know it’s for the best of the best. That’s the promise of TRX, and it doesn’t disappoint.
Our class, TRX Fundamentals is designed to teach you how to safely use the TRX suspension trainer. This tool is excellent for increasing strength and improving body awareness. Your instructor will break down form, technique and introduce exercises that will improve daily function.
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April Group Exercise Schedule*
• Schedule is subject to change. All classes need a minimum of 5 registered to proceed with class.
• All participants who register for Aqua Fitness, Hydro-Rider and Hydro-Spin will receive credit for days cancelled due to weather.
• Insurance changes for 2025, please notify the Fitness Desk so we can make changes.
• Fitness Center Guest Membership: Leisure World members who would like to add guest to their membership for use of Fitness Center
the administration building.
• Aqua Fitness, Hydro Rider and Hydro-Spin classes are subject to climate changes
April Class Descriptions
Aqua Fit M/W/F 12:00PM –12:45PM OR T/Th 12:00PM-12:45PM This class provides a water workout that includes cardio conditioning and muscle strengthening exercises using a variety of equipment with the water’s natural resistance. $5/class or $25.00 for T/TH, $30 for M/W/F (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
Balance For Life T/TH 1:45PM - 2:30 PM Who does not want better balance? This class is designed to help you improve and maintain your balance, increase your confidence, and reduce fall risk. We will work on both front/back and lateral balance, strengthening your vestibular system, sensorineural network, and spatial orientation! $5/class or $25.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
Better Back, Happier Spine T/TH 12:45PM - 1:30 PM This low-impact class has a dual focus: strengthening the muscle groups which support your spine and gently stretching those which your back needs to function. We’ll work on correcting some common causes of lower back pain with posture and exercises. As the experts say, “Move it or lose it,” So, let’s get moving! $5/class or $25.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
Clogging- Fridays 11:45am-2:45pm Clogging is a truly American form of dancing, with steps taken from different cultures, and can be danced to a wide variety of music styles. It is good physical exercise as well as brain exercise! The focus is on learning the steps, and the steps are “called” so you can easily dance to different songs as you learn. You are welcome to learn at your own pace, and the class ranges from early beginner to intermediate plus and more. $5/class or $30.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
Fight Back Boxing M/W/ 11:45 12:30PM – This non-contact class is based on the Rocksteady Boxing for Parkinson’s program. It will improve cardio fitness, balance, agility, motor skill & coordination, and functional strength conditioning. You will need to provide your own gloves and hand wraps $5/ class or $25.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
Forever Fit M/W/F 9:00 – 9:45 AM OR T/TH 9:00AM-9:45 AM – This class incorporates low impact cardio intervals with weight bearing exercises to increase strength and bone density for a full body workout including balance challenges and flexibility. You will also learn how to successfully get on and off the floor with or without a chair as needed. $5/class or $30.00/month OR T/TH $5/ class or $25.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
Functional Circuit T/TH 4:00 - 4:45 PM – An interval type of physical training (cardio & strength) that involves high intensity exercise alternated with rest periods is highly effective in conditioning the cardiovascular system. Must be able to easily get up and down from the floor. $5/class or $25.00/ month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
Hustle & Muscle M/W/F 10:00 – 10:45 AM. Enjoy low impact cardio aerobics utilizing full range of motion exercises for joint movement for the first part of the class. Followed by a focus of strength and toning for a total body workout. This class will get the heart rate up and build muscle tone. $5/class or $30.00 month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
HydroRider® Tuesday OR Thursday 12:00PM – 12:45 PM – Aqua cycling has become a fitness phenomenon because of themany incredible benefitshigh caloric burn, lean muscle-building, increased circulation, with low impact on the joints. Aqua shoes required. $10/class or $15.00/month (S&F and Renew) Rec. 2 Therapy Pool
Hydro-Spin WEDNESDAY OR SATURDAY 12:00-12:45PM – Hydro-Spin is a level 2 class that will be styled after a traditional spin bike class. The focus will be on aerobic and cardio foundations. Utilizing lower body and large muscle groups. $10/class or $15.00/month (S&F and Renew)
Impressive Stretch M/W 3:00PM –3:45 PM - Our 45-minute class will lengthen muscles, increase flexibility, and mobility. We will include static, dynamic, and ballistic stretch moves with bands, foam rollers, mats, and balls. Participants will need to be able to get up and down from the floor. $5/ class or $25.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
Mat Pilates T/Th 10:00AM - 10:45 AM – This class is based on Joseph Pilates principles focusing on connecting breath and core activation. It’s designed to build core strength, abdominal endurance, and tone muscles. You must be able to get on and off the floor with or without chair assistance. $5/class or $25.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
Mindful Movement: Chair Yoga M/W 2:00PM – 2:30PM - Join us for a rejuvenating and gentle yoga experience designed to promote flexibility, body awareness, mental clarity and pain management from the safety and comfort of your chair. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Minimal equipment may be used to assist in a deeper or more stable stretch. $5/class or $25.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
Morning Yoga with Nancy Knauth- M/W/F 8:00AM – 9:30 AM This class is a perfect class whether a beginner or advanced yogi. Yoga is a practice, without competition, expectation, or judgement. It is for everybody. Modifications for poses will be provided. Learn to manage stress and anxiety by using breath work. You must be able to get up and down from the floor. $5/class No registration needed
Tai-Chi Easy with Roxanne Reynolds THURSDAY ONLY 3:00pm-3:50pm - this program is composed of practices from Medical Qigong, which include 9 traditional yang style tai chi movements, self-massage, breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation. Can be done standing and seated. This 8-week session starts March 6 and ends April 24. $69 for an 8-week session/or $11 per session. (NO INSURANCE) A minimum of 10 participants is required for the class to partake
Strength & Balance T/Th 11:00AM - 11:30 AM OR 11:45am-12:15pm- Classes will concentrate on range of motion from head to toe along with lifting hand-held weights and using one’s own body weight to improve stability and strength. $5/class or $20/month OR M/W/F 11:00 – 11:30 AM $5/class or $25.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
TRU Strength M/W/F 6:00AM-6:45 AM This functional strength training class is designed to counter many of the physically adverse effects of aging by improving muscle tone, connective tissue strength, enhancing metabolism, and development of both daily and athletic performance while teaching you proper form & mechanics. $5/class or $30.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
TRX Fundamentals T/Th 3:00PM - 3:45 PM – This class is designed to teach you how to safely use the TRX suspension trainer. This tool is excellent for increasing strength and improving body awareness. Your instructor will break down form, technique, and introduce exercises that will improve daily function. $5/class or $25.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
TRX SPORT T/TH 8:00AM-8:45AM Enjoy a suspension training body-weight workout that develops strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability simultaneously. This TRX class will introduce progressions for the exercises learned in TRX Fundamentals. This class will also include TRX exercises on the floor. $5/class or $25.00/month, FLEX, S&F, Renew
Yoga Flow M/W 4pm-4:45pm-This class starts with breathing and poses to warm up and move through poses that flow, one to the next; holding postures to build strength. Yoga is a practice, without competition, expectation, or judgement. It is for everybody. Modifications for poses will be provided. Learn to manage stress and anxiety by using breath work. You must be able get up and down from the floor $10/class or $30.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
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Healthy Meal Planning: Tips for Older Adults
Eating healthfully and having an active lifestyle can support healthy aging. Use the resources below to learn about different patterns of healthy eating and ways to create a nutritious meal plan.
Older adults’ unique nutrition needs
Simple adjustments can go a long way toward building a healthier eating pattern. Follow these tips to get the most out of foods and beverages while meeting your nutrient needs and reducing the risk of disease:
• Enjoy a variety of foods from each food group to help reduce the risk of developing diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. Choose foods with little to no added sugar, saturated fats, and sodium.
• To get enough protein throughout the day and maintain muscle, try adding seafood, dairy, or fortified soy products along with beans, peas, and lentils to your meals. Learn more about protein and other important nutrients.
• Add sliced or chopped fruits and vegetables to meals and snacks. Look for pre-cut varieties if slicing and chopping are a challenge for you.
• Try foods fortified with vitamin B12, such as some cereals, or talk to your doctor about taking a B12 supplement.
• Reduce sodium intake by seasoning foods with herbs and citrus such as lemon juice.
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help stay hydrated and aid in the digestion of food and absorption of nutrients. Avoid sugary drinks.
Meal planning
Answering the question “what should I eat?” doesn’t need to leave you feeling baffled and frustrated. In fact, when you have the right information and motivation, you can feel good about making healthy choices. Use these tips to plan healthy and delicious meals:
• Plan in advance. Meal planning takes the guesswork
out of eating and can help ensure you eat a variety of nutritious foods throughout the day.
• Find budget-friendly foods. Create a shopping list in advance to help stick to a budget.
• Consider preparation time. Some meals can be made in as little as five minutes. If you love cooking, or if you’re preparing a meal with or for friends or family, you may want to try something a little more challenging.
• Keep calories in mind. The number of calories people need each day varies by individual. Always discuss
your weight and fitness goals with your health care provider before making big changes.
When you create your shopping list, don’t forget nutritious basics such as fresh fruits and vegetables and whole-grain bread.
This content is provided by the NIH National Institute on Aging (NIA). NIA scientists and other experts review this content to ensure it is accurate and
Caffeine: How does it affect blood pressure?
How does caffeine affect blood pressure?
Answer From Donald Hensrud, M.D.
Caffeine may cause a brief rise in your blood pressure, even if you don’t have high blood pressure. This short-term spike in blood pressure happens mainly in people who don’t drink caffeine often, rather than in those who do. Still, the blood pressure response to caffeine differs from person to person. It’s not clear why caffeine causes some people’s blood pressure to briefly rise. Some researchers think that caffeine could block a hormone that helps keep the arteries widened. Others think that caffeine causes the adrenal glands to release more adrenaline, which causes blood pressure to go up. Stress also might play a role.
People who regularly drink caffeine develop a tolerance to caffeine. As a result, caffeine doesn’t have a long-term effect on blood pressure and is not linked with a higher risk of high blood pressure, also called hypertension.
If you have high blood pressure, you likely do not need to limit or stop drinking caffeine if you drink it regularly. But ask your healthcare professional to be sure.
If you don’t have high blood pressure, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says 400 milligrams (mg) a day of caffeine tends to be safe for most adults. But your genes determine how your body breaks down caffeine. So some people can drink more than 400 mg a day and some can drink less before they get side effects. These side effects include:
• Insomnia.
• Heartburn.
• Urinary symptoms.
• Feelings of having a fast-beating, fluttering or pounding heart, also called palpitations.
• Anxiety, in some people.
Keep in mind that the amount of caffeine in coffee, energy drinks and other beverages varies by brand and by the way the drink is prepared.
To see if caffeine might be raising your blood pressure, check your blood pressure before drinking a cup of coffee or other caffeinated beverage and again 30 to 120 minutes afterward. If you don’t drink coffee regularly and your blood pressure increases by about 5 to 10 points, you may be sensitive to the blood pressure raising effects of caffeine. If you plan to cut back on caffeine, do so over a few days to a week to prevent headaches from caffeine withdrawal.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/expert-answers/ blood-pressure/faq-20058543
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TUESDAY April 15th @11:30am
DR. AARON T SHAPIRO, DC, BCN
GOLF DEPARTMENT
LADIES CORNER
By: Lisa Cornelius Assistant Golf Professional Heron Lakes
What does the short game consist of in golf? Putting, chipping, pitch shot, and sand are all areas of the short game. Although relatively short distances, each has its own set of challenges. I will cover the basics in each of these areas to help you understand and apply proper techniques to help you save some strokes. Putting, if you are taking more strokes on the green than you’d like, and unsure what to do to correct this, be aware of your grip pressure to start. Tension in the hands leads to the inability to let the putter move freely through the ball. When the putter isn’t moving in a pendulum type motion, meaning back and through in a consistent motion, chances are you are decelerating at impact causing inconsistencies. If you are leaving your putts short and offline, deceleration of the putter head is generally the reason. You should have an intermediate target between you and the hole, and the putter must keep moving through the ball towards your spot ensuring you keep the ball rolling on your intended target line. The spot should be no more than 2 feet in front of you. If distance control is a challenge, visualize a two- or three-foot circle around the hole and focus on that. It lessens the pressure of trying to get the ball near the small hole. On a longer putt, it’s crucial to leave yourself a legitimate chance to two putt resulting in saved strokes.
Chipping, chipping consists of shots around the green or collar of the green. Sometimes you can putt it if the grass is short enough, but sometimes the
Short Game
grass is longer requiring a chip and a different club. A chip is like a putt, same motion, pendulum type stroke, but with a different club. The tendencies on chipping are to take the club back too far and the decelerate or stop at the ball. Some tips that will help improve your motion and acceleration through the ball: grip down on the club and put your feet closer together. You will have better control and ability to keep the club moving through impact. Like putting, a pendulum type motion is key which will allow the clubhead to finish past the ball and towards your target. As long as the club keeps moving through impact, it will take care of the rest!
The pitch shot, a shot that is approximately 10-15 yards short or to the side of the green. A shot that also frustrates a lot of people and adds strokes to your score. A few important tips, grip down on the club and bring your feet a little closer together. The tendencies on the pitch shot are to grip the club at full length and have a full shot type stance. This causes deceleration in the shot because you are afraid of hitting it too far. By gripping down on the club and narrowing your stance, you will have better control and less chance of taking the club too far back and decelerating. Like putting and chipping, the club head must continue to move through the ball and finish towards your target. Shorten your backswing and let the club head move through the ball finishing at least waist high. This will allow you to get some height and carry on your shot.
The sand shot, for most, is the least favorite and most avoidable area of the short game. Not an area that many will practice, but maybe with a few simple
tips, you’ll be a little bit better! Keep in mind, the sand carries the ball out of the trap. Take a few practice swings in the sand and try hitting the sand out of the bunker. If you are struggling with getting the sand out, the ball will never get out. I see a lot of people stop at impact and the ball goes only a few feet. The sand shot requires a full swing even if you are greenside with your chest facing the target at completion. A few key points to remember, because the sand carries the ball, you must pick a spot behind the ball and hover the club over that. That is where your impact point will be. Bend your knees/stance which will help you
to get lower and in a better position to dig through the sand. The tendency in the sand is to stand tall with no flex in the knees and with the club right behind the ball. The result is a thin shot into the lip of the bunker or across the green with no follow-through. The sand shot takes some effort, a full swing into the sand and finishing with the club at least higher than the lip of the bunker. We tend to fear the short game mostly because we do not know how to execute the shots. Hopefully these tips will give you a better understanding and help you to feel more confident and save some strokes!
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Shane Romesburg Golf Operations Manager Dan Yoder Head Golf Pro
Lisa Cornelius Assistant Golf Pro Jedd Helgestad Assistant Golf Pro
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Heron Lakes Donut League
Submitted by Gwen Johnson 602-6893640
February 19, we helped Gino Vitetta celebrate his 95th birthday. Gino’s son brought 2 birthday cakes. CONGRATULATIONS GINO. We all hope at 95 we are still playing golf.
February 19 results of front nine:
• 1st place at 95 Rich Mann, Ben Boss, Gary and Bev Byrd.
• 2nd place at 95 (tie) John Dailey, Butch Lang, Rich and Becky Gamble.
• 3rd place at 98 Kevin Sorenson, Cari Brodd, Wayne and Penny Dixon.
• 4th place at 99 Kent a Cheryl Wenck, Doug an Donna Bailey.
February 19 results of back nine:
• 1st place at 85 Mike and Lori Maliske, George and Sheri Chrouser.
• 2nd place at 90 Bill and Janice Funke, Roger and Bev Dillon.
• 3rd place at 94 Cal and Lisa Steward, Barr and Pt Connelly.
• 4th place at 96 Gwen Johnson, Jim Dillon, Bill and Marsha Dalling.
February 26 results of front nine:
• 1st place at 54 Jack and Lois Stockton, Rich and Becky Gamble.
• 2nd place at 55 Greg Peterka, Kathy Kilbourne, Wayne and Penny Dixon.
• 3rd place at 56 Orlinda Kittredge, Bill an Marsha Dalling.
• 4th place at 57 Vince and Betty Horner, Dennis McKay an Arlene Rexine.
February 26 back nine:
• 1st place at 51 Barr and Pat Connelly Dan and Debbie Dehne.
• 2nd place at 56 Dave and Peggy Babb, George and Sheri Chrouser.
• 3rd place at 57 Zane and Bonnie Anderson, Doug and Donna Bailey.
• 4th place at 58 Bob and Kay Richey, Andy and Susan Kolankowski.
Coyote Run Ladies Golf League
Submitted by Nancy Will
The CRWGA “Denim and Diamonds” Invitational was held on February 11 with 104 participants enjoying great golf, food, raffle gift baskets, and so much more. Thanks to co-chairs Cathy Dalhed/Leslie Goff and the many volunteer committee members who worked hard to make this such a memorable event.
Results were as follows:
Flight 1: Jan Mitchell/Kelli Caster (1st); Elaine Parkinson/Ireland Inoshita (2nd); Shelley Lehrkind/Tory Nieto (3rd); Leslie Goff/Eileen Cummings, Kristi Reckard/Kim Anderson, Sue Vancers/ Barb Anderes, Joanne Weiss/Wendy Hyde (4-way tie 4th).
Flight 2: Judy Dunitz/Jacquie Kerr (1st); Pat Loewen/Grace Rudiger Jozwiak (2nd); Debbie Koepke/Jennifer Ray (3rd); Janet Jackett/Ani McDowell (4th).
Flight 3: Marlene Zaharichuk/Darlene Baran (1st); Diane Perry/Tiffini Kiebel (2nd); Bobbie Stearns/Diane Rath (3rd); Nancy Gerlach/Lori Elliott (4th).
Proxy Winners: Andrea Goff (Closest to Squiggly Line #1); Audrey Beatch (Member KP #9); Tiffini Kiebel (Guest KP #13); Pat Loewen (Member Long Putt #12); Judy Dunitz (Member KP #13); Karen Bork (Guest KP #6)
On February 25, Sylvia Mittelsteadt made a hole-in-one on Coyote Run’s Hole 13. CRWGA members recognized Sylvia’s achievement by presenting her with a certificate and monetary award at their March general business meeting. Congratulations Sylvia!
Heron Lakes Ladies 9 Hole League – Photos
Submitted by: Mary Paulson
In March we had a fun day of golf with players from the Rookie League, followed by a social. We also had our two-week Eclectic Tournament.
February Golf Results
February 4, 2025 (2 Net)
• 1st place @ 54 (card play off)Cari Brodd, Pam Moore, Sharon Maclachlan, Pat Connelly
• 2nd place @54 - Lillie Chafin, Barbara Busak, Bev Byrd, Nancy Klotovich
• 3rd place @55 (card playoff) - Kim Weimer, Lois Stockton, Jennifer Way, Penny Kurinec-Link
• 4th place @55 -Lisa Steward, Lori Maliske, Bev Dillon, Vicky Hauflaire
February 11, 2025 (Valentine’s Par-Tee with Heron Lakes Ladies 18 Hole Club)
• 1st place @ 14 - Karen Jacoby, Pam Schmitt, Bev Byrd, Isla Law
• 2nd place @ 15.5 - Debra DeVault, Sharon Cziok, Terri Goade, Pat Connelly
• 3rd place @ 16.25 - Kim Weimer,
Flight 4: Paula Clark/Kendra Scudellari (1st); Laurie Brinkman/Melanie Arlt (2nd); Cindy Gee/Crellin Byrd, Peggy Hurd/Andrea Zwit, Ann Jonasen/ Jennifer Carlson, Sandra Markley/Bobbi Swedlund (4-way tie 3rd).
Cheryle Wenck, Kay Anderson, Janice Funke
• 4th place @ 16.75 - Rita Folk, Marsha Dalling, Sharon Maclachlan, Ginny Hoyt
February 18 and 25 (Combined Championship Tournament)
Club Champion - Orlinda Kittredge President’s Cup - Ann Moskal
1st Flight
1st Place - Minde Strief
2nd Place - Lisa Steward
3rd Place - Betty Horner, Rita Folk
2nd Flight
1st Place - Kay Richey
2nd Place - Linda Anhorn
3rd Place - Cari Brodd
3rd Flight
1st Place - Kathy Kilbourne
2nd Place - Bev Dillon
3rd Place - Sharon Maclachlan
4th Flight
1st Place - Peggy Babb
2nd Place - Marilyn Weber
3rd Place - Lynn Peters, Bev Byrd
Heron Lakes Ladies 18 Hole Golf Group Announces Winners
Submitted by Jeanne Gardin Publicity Chairperson
The Heron Lakes Ladies’ Golf Group has announced the Medallion Winners for the golf year. The Gross Medallion winner was Leslie Goff with a score of 148 and Mary Hayes was the best Net Medallion winner with a score of 119.5. There was actually a tie between the two ladies for best gross score. However, the tie was split based on the final game as recommended by the Arizona Golf
Association. Leslie and Mary will now compete in the next Arizona’s Women’s State Medallion Tournament on January 10-12, 2025, at Oakwood Country Club in Sun Lakes. We wish them good luck in the competition.
Several of our members attended the wonderful Valentine’s Day luncheon put on by the Ladies 9 Hole Golf Group at Heron Lakes on February 10th. A good time was had by all!
The President’s Cup and Club Championship were held on February 20th and 27th this year. The President’s Cup winner is determined by the best two-day net score and the Club Champion is determined by the best two-day gross score. Kathy Kilbourne won the President’s Cup with a total net score of 119. The Club Champion was Leslie Goff with a total gross score of 148 for the two-day event.
March 6th was our Chapman Tournament with Linda Anhorn and Penny Dixon as 1st Place Winners; Mary Hayes and Sandy Jerstead 2nd Place, and a tie for 3rd Place between the team of Jeanne Gardin and Dorothy Kemp and the team of Joanne Weiss and Sandy Stearns.
March 20th was our annual Fun Day of golfing with a St. Patrick’s Day Bash! This was a fun day with fun golf and a delicious meal. The only sad part was saying our goodbyes to friends until we all come together again in the Fall!
Heron Lakes Men’s Club - 18 Hole League
Submitted by: Don Paulson
February League Play Results
Our member/member tournament was held on February 10th and 17th. Congratulations to all winners. On March 3rd and 10th, we will have our Club Champion tournament. This will be our last tournament of the season. The annual league meeting will be held after league play on March 10th
It is never too late to join our league as we continue to play throughout
Sylvia Mittelsteadt’s Hole-In-One
Ann Moskal and Orlinda Littridge
Committee Valentine’s Par-Tee
Kathy Kilbourne is the winner of the President’s Cup for 2025. Leslie Goff is our 2025 Golf Champion.
The Coyote Run Ladies 18 Hole Golf Group was among the guests of the Valentine’s Day luncheon sponsored by the Heron Lakes 9 Hole Group. What a sumptuous repast!!
the summer for those that are here. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Joe Vitetta (2013joeyv@gmail. com).
February 3, 2025 – Bramble
• 1st Place at 91 – Dan Dehne, Barry Budvarson, John Erickson, Ken Meidl
• 2nd Place at 92 – Ted Jackson, John Mullen, Larry Ziehm, Don Paulson
• 3rd Place at 94 – Tom Markley, Bill Dalling, Jim Gardin, Kent Reimann
• 4th Place tie at 97 – Doug Atnip, Mario Lachance, Herb Fish, Vern Monson
• 4th Place tie at 97 - Shane Budvarson, Ken Steele, Dave Foley, Gary Byrd
February 10th & 17th , 2025 – Member/ Member Tournament
• 1st Place at 102 – Bill Dalling, Bruce Rodabaugh
• 2nd Place at 106 – Rod Bay, Andy Kolankowski
• 3rd Place at 106.5 – Greg Holl, John Erickson
• 4th Place at 107 – Tom Markley, Dave Babb
• 5th Place at 107.5 – Jack Stockton, Greg Peterka
• 6th Place at 109.5 – John Mullen, Tim Bauer
• 7th Place at 110 – Virgil Knapke, Ken Meidl, Jim Gardin, Jim Nell
• 9th Place at 110.5 – John Fleming, Ted Jackson
• 10th Place at 111 – Larry Schmitt, Denny McKay
February 24, 2025 – 1 Net / 1 Gross
• 1st Place at 117 – Ted Jackson, Jim
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Nell, Tim Bauer, Gary Byrd
• 2nd Place at 121 – Ken Dryden, Barry Budvarson, Rod Bay, Wayne Dixon
• 3rd Place at 123 – Tom Markley, Doug Atnip, Larry Bowers, Bob Richey
• 4th Place at 124 – Greg Holl, Bill Dalling, Jim Gardin, Larry Schmitt, Dave Babb, Virgil Knapke, Dave Foley, Ken Meidl, Jeff York, Rod Heim, Kevin Sorenson, Rich Gamble
The Heron Lakes Men’s 9 Hole League (Thursday):
Submitted by: Don Paulson
February League Play Results
Our member/member tournament was held on February 13th and 20th. Congratulations to all winners.
On March 6th and 13th, we will have our Club Champion tournament. This will be our last tournament of the season. The annual league meeting will be held after 18-hole league play on Monday, March 10th
It is never too late to join our league as we continue to play throughout the summer for those that are here. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Joe Vitetta (2013joeyv@gmail. com).
February 6, 2025 – 3-3-3
• 1st Place at 55 – Jim Nell, Shane Budvarson, Tom Fulton, Larry Bowers
• 2nd Place tie at 57 – Robert Hoyt, Jeff York, Tim Bauer, Bob Richey
• 2nd Place tie at 57 – Mario Lachance, Ken Meidl, John Dailey, Jack Dechellis
• 4th Place at 58 – Kent Reimann, Duane Dehne, Bill Brayton
February 13 & 20, 2025 – Member/Member Tournament
• 1st Place at 47 – Duane Dehne, Gary Byrd
• 2nd Place at 49 – Bruce Rodabaugh, Tim Bauer
• 3rd Place at 49.5 – Mike Hoffman, Ken Meidl
• 4th Place tie at 51.5 – John Erickson, Greg Holl
• 4th Place tie at 51.5 – Bill Klepacki, Bob Richey
• 4th Place tie at 51.5 – Shane Budvarson, Rich Mann
February 27, 2025 – 2 Net
• 1st Place at 47 – Shane Budvarson, Robert Strief, Larry Ziehm
• 2nd Place tie at 49 – Barry Budvarson, John Erickson, Jim Ivey
• 2nd Place tie at 49 – Jeff York, Robert Hoyt, Ken Meidl, Bob Richey
• 4th Place tie at 52 – Ben Boss, Tim Bauer, Don Paulson, Gary Byrd
• 4th Place tie at 52 – Mike Hoffman, Gino Vitetta, Joe Vitetta, Larry Schmitt
• 4th Place tie at 52 – Bill Dalling, George Chrouser, Kevin Sorenson, Larry Miller
• 4th Place tie at 52 – Td Jackson, Jim Gardin, Herb Fish
On the Move
LW CLUBS: SO MANY FUN THINGS TO DO
Leisure World's Shuffleboard Club is always looking for new members. Explore what they're about on page C8.
GATHER members visited the Commeorative Airforce in Mesa and Rodeo Days in Apache Junction. Learn more on page C2.
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Submitted by Molly Brenza
The East Mesa Branch of AAUW will meet for our next general meeting on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Rec 1 Clubroom. At this meeting there will be the installation of the slate of officers for 2025-2026 with a celebratory luncheon. Social gathering begins at 1PM with the business meeting starting at 1:30PM along with lunch. General monthly meetings take a hiatus until the annual Ice Cream Social in October. Several special interest groups continue to meet throughout the summer. Each year, this East Mesa Branch of the AAUW supports 12 local women scholars through full scholarships to 2and 4-year colleges. The group meets once a month for a general meeting on the first Wednesday of the month in the Rec. 1 Clubroom. General meetings include social gathering as well as a presentation from a speaker on varied topics pertinent to women and education. Special interest groups update members on their current activities.
For membership information, please call Betsy Flaten at 218-491-4777, Elaine Prom at 480-207-0655 or visit our website at: https://eastmesa-az.aauw.net.
Billiard Club
As another season draws to a close and many of us head to cooler climates, our Saturday 8-ball and Tuesday 9-ball tournaments (12:30p.m.) continue throughout the year. Check our bulletin board to see if there are any other activities planned.
Many thanks go to those who volunteer their time to making our Club activities a success. Leaving our Board is Jack Chambers and Steve Wittman. Our newly elected Board members are Kathee Flamini and Michael Busak. Continuing in various roles are Doug Henry, Ron Henkel, and Dana Bourque. Doug Henry, Jack Chambers, and Kathee Flamini are captains of our league teams competing bravely against formidable opponents. Billy Bob Glover, Anita Neustadt, Barb Vert, facilitate our weekly in-house tournaments. To those who leave, we wish you a safe and healthy summer and look forward to your return in the fall. To those who stay, we look forward to seeing you at play in our lovely billiards room.
Thursday Morning Lady Billiard Players
Submitted by Carolin Lowy
Thursday mornings at 8.30 a.m. a group of friendly ladies meet to enjoy games of pool.
We welcome everyone, new players, folks coming back to pick up a cue and others who enjoy the challenges of pocketing the 15 balls. The billiard room has everything needed so come on and join us throughout the year.
Need to know more give me a call: Carolin Lowy, 480-641-4626.
Dakota Club
Submitted by Kris Pillar
The Dakota Club is a place for Leisure World Residents with ties to North & South Dakota to gather for dinner and conversation. We typically meet on the
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third Thursday of each month; November through April. In March, we enjoyed an Irish themed dinner at the Rendezvous Cafe. The April dinner for the Dakota Club will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Save the date and watch for emails in early April with details about the meal, time, location and registration information. We look forward to seeing you April 17th. Officers are President, Maryann Fanning; VicePresident, Maxine Beckwith; Secretary/Treasurer, Kris Pillar. Please contact an officer if you have any questions or suggestions. (Find their numbers in the LW Directory).
The Democratic Club
Submitted by Valerie Wendt, Secretary Greetings Leisure World Neighbors!
The Democratic Club had our first evening meeting last month. We were pleased that the turnout was good for an evening. Unfortunately, many of the regular participants were busy on that Thursday evening. We may try it again next autumn.
Our next general meeting will be Wednesday, April 9th, at 1pm, with guest speaker, Julie Spilsbury, Mesa City councilmember, district 2. Councilmember, Spilsbury will provide us with a general update of city issues and new and proposed developments.
As usual, we will meet in the club room at Rec. 1, at 1 p.m.
We wish you a happy, blessed springtime. See you all soon!
The GATHER group went to the Aviation Museum at Falcon field to check out our historic planes that our veterans flew in war and peace times, keeping our country safe and strong.
To all Veterans a huge thank you and hats off to all that served!
The Gather group enjoyed the sunny weather for Rodeo Days in Apache Junction.
Investment Club of Leisure World
Submitted by Shelly Begel
Investment Club of Leisure World (aka San Tan Investment Club) is a closed end mutual fund of one quarter of a million dollars. It consists of blue chips and other stocks (Total earnings for 2024 were 22%).
Each member has an interest according to the amount of their deposits and contributions. There are no membership fees to join, but there is a minimum contribution requirement of $25 per month, which is $300 annually, which is required, starting when you join. This entire amount goes to your part of the club portfolio.
We recommend you attend a meeting or two as our guest, to see how we do it, and have your questions answered. Our concept is to exchange ideas with others and to learn more about investing in the stock market. We meet the third Thursday of each month, in season. We are meeting at the Internet Oasis, at 1 p.m. for between 1 and 2 hours. Please join us on April 17, 2025. If you cannot attend the meeting in person, you are welcome to join us virtually.
For more information before the meeting, you can contact our president, Alan Forbes, 808-497-8109.
You can call, text, or email Alan at johnalanforbes@ yahoo.com. You can also just come to the meeting on April 17th. Don’t forget our location, which is in Rec 1, on the corner near the Recreation office. Come check us out at 1 p.m. in the Internet Oasis.
Leisure World Christian Fellowship Bible Study
Submitted by Mary Louise Hendricksen
The month of April will be the last regularly scheduled Bible Study on the Book of Isaiah. We will start a new season in November 2025. We have learned many wonderful truths that the Prophet Isaiah chronicled for us in the 66 chapters of his book. I encourage you to keep studying during the next 6 months because there is much more that each can learn. On Thursday April 24th, we will have Bible Study at 9:30a.m. in the Lakeside Clubhouse to be followed by a potluck. For any questions, you may contact Mary Louise Hendricksen ,480-832-2507, Manor 823.
Leisure World Community Theater
submitted by Charlene Ingerson graphic arts by Linda Weinstock
Following weeks of preparation and rehearsal, our 2024 - 2025 season culminated in the production of two comedies during the first three days of March. The first was Radio Play Disasters written by Don Soldis and directed by Steve Hazelton. The second was Bad Auditions by Bad Actors written by Ian McWethy and directed by Denise Haala. Both plays were produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.
Leisure World Community Theater is profoundly grateful for the overwhelming support shown by the community. Nearly 500 patrons came out to see the performances of these witty comedies. Your laughter and applause were thrilling to all of us who were involved. Because of your enthusiastic response to our performances, we’re already looking forward to selecting and staging next season’s plays.
Putting on a live play requires a team of people working together to bring a story to life. The audience sees the players, but there are many other team members working behind the scenes. There are those who create stage sets, accumulate props, make costumes, or direct the actors in their roles. When the play is ready to be presented, there are those who prepare programs, manage lights and sound, sell tickets, greet patrons, and help in other supporting tasks that make a play sparkle and refresh patrons during intermission.
Perhaps you’ve thought of being part of our own community theater. Whether you want to perform, work backstage, or work in front of house, we’d love to have you as part of our crew! You’re invited to come to our next club meeting in the Rec 1 Club Room on Wednesday, April 16th at noon to see what we’re all about. This will be our final meeting for the season until we reconvene in October. Hope to see you there.
Leisure World Investment Club
(Aka: Green Bananas)
Submitted by: Frank Jacoby Manor 1540
Our current club members have on average, enjoyed a 14% compound annual return over the duration of their memberships. Non-members, new members,
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beginners and seasoned investors are always welcome guests at our meetings.
Are you making the right moves for your retirement? Learn about investing, discuss market conditions, discover ideas for your retirement portfolio, bounce ideas/tips off others, experience an entertaining and social way to build your nest egg.
The Leisure World Investment Club has been educating members and residents about investing in the stock market and investing the assets of the partnership for the benefit of members/partners since 1987.
Members enjoy access to the resources and benefits derived from our affiliation with “myICLUB” and “Better Investing”.
We typically meet on the second Wednesday of each month, October through May and additionally as needed over the summer.
Our next meeting will be held in the Theater and via Zoom Wednesday April 9, 2025, at 1PM MST.
Please contact Frank Jacoby (frankjacoby4@gmail. com) or 248-535-5456 for more information.
Our April meeting’s discussion segment will focus on analysis of our portfolio as well as hot new stock tips presented by members.
L.W. PEO Group
The next meeting of the Leisure World PEO group is planned for Friday, April 4, 2025, in the Club Room. The morning will start with refreshments at 9 a.m., Meeting at 9:30 a.m. Hostesses for the meeting are Pat Cuendet, Myrt Bosch and Sherrie Linderer. We will install officers for next year and enjoy a salad luncheon. If you missed the sign-up at the March meeting, contact Janice Dill for information.
Our April D’Vine Book Club will be April 23, 2025, at Vivian Dunbar’s house (Manor 2424) at 3:30 p.m. Our book will be Astor: e Rise and Fall of an American Fortune by Anderson Cooper. Marta Troutman will lead the discussion. If you can, join us for our April lunch bunch, Tuesday April 15, 11:30 a.m. in the Leisure World Cafe.
All PEO’s living in Leisure World are invited to attend. We would love for you to join us. Janice Dill will be happy to answer any questions you might have about the Group. Her phone number is 920-860-0638.
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Republican Club
Submitted by Diane Andersen
Our motto is “Educate, Encourage and Inspire.”
This month’s club meeting will take place April 21 at 7:00 pm in the Recreation 2 Hopi/Pima Ballroom. The featured guest speaker will be Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee. The club’s board of directors endeavors to always bring you exciting and uplifting events.
You are encouraged to pay your 2025 membership dues which are $5 per year per person. If you have missed a year or so you will only owe $5 to bring your membership up to date. There will be a membership table at the meeting. You can also call the number below to have someone pick up your dues if you are unable to attend the meeting.
There will be a 50/50 drawing. Your participation is appreciated as this allows funds to be donated to worthy causes.
Are you new to Arizona or have moved within the state and would like to update your voter registration? Please call the number below.
In the event you are conservative minded and would like to become politically active you are encouraged to contact Diane Andersen at (480)395-5515 or azpatriot13@gmail.com for more information.
SOLO APRIL Calendar
Stepping Out Lively Outlook
• Tuesday, April 1, Breakfast Cafe, Rec. 2, 8am
• Tuesday, April 8, Breakfast Cafe, Rec. 2, 8am
• Wednesday, April 9, OOW Lunch Red White and Brew, carpool Rec. 1 Noon reservations with Sharon at 602-790-5604.
• Thursday, April 10, a Solo table at New Members Meeting,
• Ballroom Rec. 1, 10 to Noon
• Monday, April 14, Lunch Cafe, Rec. 2, 11am
• Tuesday, April 15, Breakfast, Cafe, Rec.
• Thursday, April 17, POTLUCK, Club Room, Rec. 1,
• Bring a dish to share, $3. Bring your own drink, tableware furnished.
• HAPPY EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 20,
• Monday, April 28, Lunch, Cafe, Rec. 2, 11am
• Tuesday, April 29, Breakfast, Cafe, Rec. 2, 8am
Sonoran Desert Garden Club
Sonoran Desert Garden Club meets the third Thursday of each month year-round. Our meeting place is in Rec 1 theatre unless we need to use a different space for our activity. April is our membership meeting where we talk about ideas for programs the coming year. There is a lot that can be learned by attending our meetings. If you want the “perks” of being a member, the cost is only $ 10.00 per year.
This month’s meeting will include a plant swap and raffle for some items donated by a Leisure World resident, Charlene Ingerson, and will be held on the Promenade.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 15th. The guest speaker will be Bill Robinson who has a non-profit growing green chili hybrids and other crops raised for a food bank in Apache Junction. He will present a slide show of his fields, and this will be followed by an opportunity to volunteer and learn to plant. More details will follow.
The deadline to order geraniums for a November delivery is April 15th We will have the same colors as last year: Pink, Purple, Orange, Dark Red, Dark Salmon, and White. Geranium delivery and drivethrough order pick up is to be Friday, November 7th in the ReMax parking lot. Order them NOW. Members cost is $ 11.00, and non-members cost is $ 12.00. Need more information? Contact Tish Murphy Tishsource@aol.com
Shalom Group
The Shalom Group meets on the 3rd Sunday evening of the month in the Rec. 1 Club Room. Our meetings are from October through May and then we switch to Summer Mode with Movie Days, out to lunch events and potlucks. The Shalom Group is a social group with emphasis on Jewish Culture, and Holidays. Anyone with an interest in Judaism is welcome to join our group. Dues are just $15 a year. April brings the holiday of Passover. The Shalom Group will have its annual Seder on Sunday, April 13 in Rec. 1 Club Room. Anyone is welcome to attend, you do not need to be a member. The cost is $25 a person, which includes a Seder service and catered meal prepared by Premier Catering and the traditional foods prepared by Shalom Group members. The Seder begins at 5:30 pm.
Reservations and payment must be made by April 6. Please call Leslie for reservations, 425-221-1956. Any other questions, please call Neesa at 206-356-2727.
REGULAR WEEKLY EVENTS APRIL 2025
9:00
12:30 p.m. ACBL
2:00
4:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m. Partner Bridge (LC) MONDAY
7:00 a.m. Early Bird Stretch (BR)
8:00 a.m. Yoga (PIMA)
8:30 a.m. Glass Program (CER/SG)
9:00 a.m. Lawn Bowls Play (LBG)
9:00 a.m. Shuffleboard (SHB)
9:00 a.m. Pottery Class (POT)
9:00 a.m. Twiddlers (FA)
10:00 a.m. Computer Lab Open (CC)
11:30 a.m. Pop Country Line Dance (HPG)
12:00 p.m. Mah Jongg Madness (LC)
12:00 p.m. Pottery Open Studio (POT)
12:30 p.m. ACBL Bridge (CLR)
1:00 p.m. Texas Hold’em (QCR)
1:00 p.m. Swim Exercise (P)
6:00 p.m. Scrabble (LC)
6:30 p.m. Rubber Stamping (CER/SG)
TUESDAY
8:00 a.m. Table Tennis (PIMA)
9:00 a.m. Lawn Bowls Play (LBG)
9:00 a.m. Pottery Open Studio (POT)
9:00 a.m. Ceramics (CER/SG)
9:30 a.m. Big Band (HPG)
10:00 a.m. Computer Lab Open (CC)
12:30 p.m. ACBL Bridge (CLR)
1:00 p.m. Hand and Foot (LC)
1:00 p.m. Swim Exercise (P)
2:00 p.m. Water Volleyball (P)
3:30 p.m. Music Makers (MR)
6:00 p.m Dealer’s Choice Poker (NAV)
6:30 p.m. Men’s Poker (QCR)
7:00 p.m. Mah Jong (LC)
WEDNESDAY
7:00 a.m. Early Bird Stretch (BR)
8:00 a.m. Wednesday Coffee (CLR)
8:00 a.m. Yoga (PIMA)
8:30 a.m. Glass Program (CER/SG)
9:00 a.m. Shuffleboard (SHB)
9:00 a.m. Lawn Bowls Play (LBG)
9:00 a.m. Porcelain Painting (POT)
10:00 a.m. Computer Lab Open (CC)
12:30 p.m. Pinochle (QCR)
12:00 p.m. Mexican Train (LC)
12:00 p.m. Happy Ladies Bridge (APA)
12:00 p.m. Pottery Open Studio (POT)
1:00 p.m. Swim Exercise (P)
1:00 p.m. Cribbage (QCR)
6:00 p.m. Texas Hold’em (QCR)
6:00 p.m. Dealer’s Choice Poker (NAV)
6:00 p.m. Hand and Foot - Samba (LC)
THURSDAY
8:00 a.m. Glass Program (CER/SG)
8:00 a.m. Table Tennis (PIMA)
8:30 a.m. Ladies Billiards (B)
9:00 a.m. Lawn Bowls Play (LBG)
9:00 a.m. Pottery Class (POT)
9:30 a.m. Christian Fellowship (T)
9:00 a.m. Quilters (FA)
10:00 a.m. Computer Lab Open (CC)
12:00 p.m. Pottery Open Studio (POT)
1:00 p.m. Bridge Thurs Ladies (LC)
1:00 p.m. Dealers Choice Poker (NAV)
1:00 p.m. Mah Jongg (APA)
1:00 p.m. Swim Exercise (P)
2:00 p.m. Water Volleyball (P)
4:00 p.m. Chess (LC)
6:00 p.m. Rubber Stamping (POT)
6:00 p.m. Hand and Foot - Samba (LC)
6:30 p.m. Party Bridge (APA)
7:00 p.m. “l-15” tournament (B)
FRIDAY
7:00 a.m. Early Bird Stretch (BR)
8:00 a.m. Porcelain Painting (CER/SG)
8:00 a.m. Yoga (PIMA)
9:00 a.m. Shuffleboard (SHB)
9:00 a.m. Lawn Bowls Play (LBG)
9:00 a.m. Knitters & Crocheters (FA)
9:00 a.m. Open Studio (AS)
9:00 a.m. Porcelain Painting (POT)
9:30
SATURDAY
ARTS & CRAFTS CLUBS
DECORATIVE ARTS
Arts & Crafts Meetings and Classes Schedule
Art Assoc. – (AS) Contact: Billie Klaus, 970-231-4845 Open Studio: Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
(LAP) Contact: Dan Coulombe 479(AS) Contact: Bob Bennett, 480-250-7127
(CER/SG) Contact: Mickey Dent, 480634-4574, Monday, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Pillowcase Dresses Contact: Darlene Footh, 701-3398491. Make little girls’ dresses out of pillowcases for
Contact: Judy Kauth, 757-651-5648 – Tuesdays are open swing , Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Join us for group projects, speakers, demos, field trips and more. Donations are made to multi-generational groups.
9:30 a.m. –11:30 a.m.
Call: Linda Derback (President) at 303-913-2066 or Cheryl Lamers (VP) at 973-262-1898.
Porcelain Painting (POT) Contact: Edie Pearcy, 480-7340685 or Ginger Merkle, 303-988-6420. No teacher. No lessons. Work on your own. A semi-annual fee of $5 for firing. All China painters are welcome.
Open Studio: Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
FIBER ARTS
Mondays 9:00 a.m. – 11 a.m. Fiber Arts Room
Contact: Carolin Lowy, 480-641-4626. Any handwork done with a needle or needles, i.e., knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, needle point and applique.
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Pottery (POT) Contact: Judy Cooley, 512-470-9456
Open Studio: Sunday, Tuesday, and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Open Studio: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,12 - 10 p.m.
Firing & Unloading: Monday & Thursday
Knitters & Crocheters Contact: Carolin Lowy, 480-6414626 – Fridays 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. All interested knitters, beginners to experienced, join in. We teach beginners and help those who are having difficulty with
(CER/SG) CERAMICS CLUB
Class with instructor Larron Lerdall: Monday & Thursday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Contact: Carolin Lowy, 480-641-4626
Jewelry and Lapidary Club
Submitted by Elaine Murphy
The jewelry and lapidary club classroom and shop are open from 9 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. We offer classes in beading, casting, chain making, dichroic glass, lapidary, faceting, and enameling. Come into the shop to see examples of these products. The cost of each class is determined by the instructor. We supply the necessary tools and supplies required for your project. All of the jewelry in our display case is for sale and has been hand crafted by members of the jewelry club. Come take a look and get inspired!
The next general meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 7 pm in the jewelry/lapidary shop. All interested residents are invited to join us.
Leisure World Art Association
The Art Association will hold the general monthly meeting on Thursday, April 10, in the Art Studio at 4 p.m. The Board will meet at 3 p.m. Members can attend both meetings if they wish. The March Art Show wrap up will be discussed along with upcoming updates in the Art Studio and summer classes. Please join us!
Also, to note, the list of winners from the March 15 show is posted in the Art Studio.
Photography Club
Submitted by Charlene Ingerson
No skills, low skills, or higher skills come one, come all! We have several supplies and pieces to get you started .Come on in and get those inner creative juices running. Total relaxation. Come join us or take a look on Tuesdays and Fridays from
Lisa is an award-winning professional nature photographer. You can see her work on her website at www.langellphotography.com.
The theme for 2025 was “Something Blue”. Nineteen members participated and each submitted an entry of five photos — all in a related sub-theme. They were (in alphabetical order):
Bob Bennett, Blue Balls
Randi Dalgleish, It’s a Blue, Blue World
Bob Dinnel, I’m in a Blue Mood
Mary Flaten, Pots de Jardín Bleus
Gene Hamilton, Arctic Blue
Steve Hazelton, Talk About a Blue Streak
Charlene Ingerson, Blue Architecture
Dan Jorgensen, Night Train
Michael Kane, The Wild Blue Yonder
Jan Kelly, Blue Seas of the World
Vicki Klaers, Blue Eyes
Ruth Klinge, Hues of Blue Reflections in Lake and Sky
Connie Lehrke, Beach Blues
Mary Linnemann, Under the Deep Blue Sea
Dorien Lundy, Moody Blues
Paula Moore, Pacific Fleet
Jane Page, Cruisin’
Debra Rosin, Sporting Blue
Linda Weinstock, Feeling Blue, Doing What I Love You can see from the entry titles there was LOTS of creative interpretation of sub-theme topics for this year! And the viewers were quick to share how much they appreciated the variety as they browsed and chose their favorite photo.
Lisa Langell gave two types of awards. The first was for the Best Entry award, given for the best composite of five photos. It went to the Blue Architecture entry submitted by Charlene Ingerson. Lisa also gave awards to individual photos. They are:
First place: Western Bluebird by Bob Dinnell
Second place: Blue Ride, White Driver by Linda Weinstock
Third place: Wednesday by Jane Page
Honorable Mention: Haystack Rock, OR by Dorien Lundy
Bob Dinnel’s Western Bluebird was also the winner of the Viewers’ Choice award.
Each year, the Photo Club holds a Theme Within a Theme competition. The subsequent photography exhibition is open to the public and has been growing in popularity every year. We were pleased to have several hundred Leisure World residents drop by our 2025 exhibition to vote for their favorite photo.
The exhibition took place on Saturday, March 8th. Lisa Langell was the judge for this year’s competition.
Next year’s theme will be “Trees”. We hope you’ll drop by for next year’s free exhibition to see our members’ sub-theme entries. The date (and lots of other great information) will be posted on our website, www. lwphoto.club at the beginning of the 2025-2026 season.
The Leisure World Woodshop
The Leisure World Woodshop is open and active. All L.W. residents are welcome to join. For only $20 per year, all members may use the many machines and power tools available in the shop. The shop is located near the basketball court.
The club is sponsoring classes in pen making, bowl making, wood carving and general woodworking for
GLASS PROGRAM
Glass Arts (CER/SG) Contact: Gail Bowers 480-577-6677. Open Studio: Monday & Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.,
all members. These classes will be available on request. There are very capable instructors who are pleased to share their talents.
The hours are from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. If you are interested in joining the club, come to the shop and speak with the monitor on duty. He/ she will give you a walk-thru and provide details about the joining process. We would love to have you join the 189+ current members.
We participated in the Arts and Crafts Fair this last month and made many new friends and sold projects made by club members. Come by our shop and view other items made by shop members. Some of the items will still be for sale.
Monday Morning Twiddlers and Friday Morning Crocheters, Embroiderers and Knitters
Submitted by Carolin Lowy
Monday and Friday mornings from 9 to 11 The Fiber Arts Studio hosts an upbeat group of residents who enjoy working with embroidery fabric, floss, and yarn.
We are happy to help folks needing assistance, be it crocheting, knitting, or hand stitching.
Our ongoing charity work continues to create throws for M.D. Anderson Cancer Clinic for patients undergoing treatment.Hats and scarves for various groups given in late fall.
We are happy to accept donations of supplies so if you are clearing out closets just bring anything you no longer need to Fiber Arts any Monday or Friday morning.
Any questions give me a call: Carolin Lowy, 480-6414626.
Jewelry and Lapidary (LAP) 715-5826.
a pattern, No charge.
Open Sewing Open to all residents who do hand sewing.
charity. Twiddlers:
Ongoing Classes for new artists
MUSIC & DANCE CLUBS
Music and Dance Events Schedule
Ballroom Dance Classes - Contact: Bill Goss, 480275-4647
Pop Country Line Dance Contact: Susan Tuttle, 602329-2213.
Music Makers - Tuesday afternoons in the Rec. 2 Music Room from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. NovemberMay
Ukulele Practice Group - Contact: Mary Smith, 480288-1423.
Like to play the ukulele or always wanted to learn? Come and join up with others who love to play this amazing instrument.
Desert Belles
We held our final performance of the season on Monday, March 10th. Thanks to all who showed up to listen and show your support! We’re already planning next year’s events.
We had our wind-up potluck at the end of the month and will now be taking the summer off. Our snowbirds will be returning north in April, hopefully returning in the fall!
Desert Belles are a group of women who love to get together and sing in harmony. We meet every Monday and will be happy to welcome new members in October. If you have any questions, please contact Barb Carney at casey2duffy@gmail.com or call 480-650-9551.
Leisure World Cloggers
Submitted by Joyce Loland
The Leisure World Cloggers are dancing their way into spring. Under the excellent instruction of Dan Rowan and Cathy Martin cloggers are expanding their repertoire with new steps and songs.
All clogging classes are held on Friday from 11:452:45 in the classroom next to the Fitness Center. Steps start “easy” and get progressively more difficult each hour. Beginners just need to let Fran Dusek know they are coming by the Thursday before their Friday 11:45 Beginners class. Her phone number is 602-684-9353. Sign up for clogging in the Fitness Center or online if you are a Leisure World resident. The cost is $30 per month. If you prefer, pay a $5 per hour drop-in fee. And the first Beginners lesson is free -- just see JP in the Fitness Center.
Clogging makes exercise enjoyable. Both your body and your brain get a workout. Visitors are always welcome. Come any Friday and watch how the class is run. You just might want to join in the fun.
Leisure World Big Band
Submitted by John Andrews
The Leisure World Big Band finished a very successful
season this year in March and will start rehearsals again on October 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Rec. 2. The members of the band appreciate everyone who attends our dances and our rehearsals, but we also greatly appreciate the staff of the Recreation Office and the setup crews. They make it all possible. We wish everyone safe travels and a healthy summer. We hope to see all of you next fall at our rehearsals for more information, contact John Andrews, phone 660-541-2588, Manor 1465.
L.W. Music Makers
Submitted by Mary Smith
The LW Music Makers played with the Mixed Chorus during the sing-along part at the Spring Concert and had a great time. It was a wonderful show.
We look forward to playing during the Wednesday Coffee and the Arts and Craft Fair.
All musicians are invited to come and visit us in the music room to see if you are interested in joining our music group. We meet once a week from fall to summer and encourage the winter visitors to bring their instruments back next season. Have a safe trip home, and visit our jam sessions when you return next season.
For more information, please contact Mary Smith at 480-288-1423 or email me at marykry95@gmail.com.
The Leisure World Mixed Chorus
Last month, we were delighted to perform “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” for more than 300. And as we sang Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline”, what a joy it was to have our audiences singing the chorus along with us, their arms waving with cell flashlights glowing! The spring concert was dedicated to Mary Carty, our assistant director who retired from the position after 18 years of love and leadership. Mary will continue to sing with us and soprano Lynette Waltemath will assume the role.
For those of you who leave for the summer, we wish you safe travels. For those who remain here, do try to remember that “It’s a dry heat!”
LWMC is a group of more than 70 enthusiastic musicians who begin rehearsing in early October for a holiday concert in December and a spring concert in March. We always welcome new voices, so if you want to sing, make new friends, and have a load of fun in the process, please contact our director, Donna Mahan, 217-720-7990.
Moonlight Serenade Dance Club
Submitted by Mary Cartner (Life Between Parentheses)
Though memories at times seem effervescent, hopefully remarkable moments of the successful 25th LW MSDC season are readily recallable. Seven months will pass before the season resumes. Meanwhile, we, the dancing few, can feast on our curated memories. Just as racehorses pastured in the off season restore their spirits and rest their bodies, take these next several months to do likewise. Relax & Renew.
Your Board is on task planning a great 2025-2026 season! Dates of our next ’25-26 dances are confirmed:
Nov 15, 2025, Jan 17, 2026, Feb 28, 2026, March 21, 2026. Don’t miss out. Mark your calendars now. The Board extends thanks to our strong membership and supportive volunteers who are the essence of the Club’s success. Thank you so very much.
Going forward however, the Club urgently needs to build our volunteer staff to build and continue a strong and active program. Consider giving back. Doing so guarantees the life of the Club. Contact Jerry for ideas. Short-term projects to fit your schedule are available. Visit the MSDC website: https://moonlightserenade. yolasite.com.
For Information on membership contact: Joy: joyk3048@gmail.com; or Jerry: jerrymundell45@ gmail.com
Shall We Round Dance Club
Submitted by Kaye West
Our normal busy spring dance season continued with minimal disruption as round dance leaders filled in for each other in spite of three leaders having health concerns and the passing of Sandi Weiss, for whom a free square and round dance was held in March to commemorate her memory.
March also featured a Combined Cuer Fun Dance (Phases 2-6), teaches at varying phases of new routines in Bolero, Cha Cha, Hesitation Canter Waltz, Mambo, Paso Doble, Rumba, West Coast Swing, and more rhythms, as well as the annual Mesa Magic Weekend designed especially for newer dancers.
Practice routines and techniques in April at dance parties (Wulf’s four Tuesday mornings, Weiss’ Friday mornings, and Weiss’/Sperry’s two Sunday afternoons). Consult the full schedule at https:// rounddancing,azphx.com.
Dancers can also enjoy prerounds/rounds between tips at Valley Squares (Monday nights) and Checkmates (Wednesday nights) as well as evening social dancing at Leisure World (April 10 and 24), Merrymakers (April 3 and 10), and Reign‘n’Country at SVE (April 7 and 21).
Join the fun! 24/7 anyone with internet access can learn to do partnership dancing and/or improve their dancing skills at https://home.csulb.edu/~kwest > Walk In, Dance Out.
Ukuladies and Gents
Submitted by Mary Smith
Our Ukulele Club is growing in numbers and skills, and we enjoy playing along with music from the internet on our large screen. We are also preparing a book with some of our favorite songs. We have advanced our playing skills and understanding of music this year. Ukuleles are a great instrument to learn, and they come in different sizes and sounds. They are easy to learn, economical, and easy to travel with. Music is great for the brain and helps your spirit
We meet every Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Rec 2 in the Music Room. If interested, please contact Mary Smith at 480-288-1423 or Mary Cox at 720355-0889.
Scores of Mesa round dancers enjoyed a special concert and party at the Organ Stop Pizza.
CARD & GAME CLUBS
Card and Game Events Schedule
Card groups listed are open games and residents are welcome to come and join the group. Reserved room is subject to sharing if less than 20 in attendance.
BRIDGE GROUPS
ACBL Duplicate (CLR) Contact: Barbara Rees, 480-3099039 . Mondays & Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. Year Round
ACBL Duplicate (CLR) Contact: Barbara Rees, 480-3099039 . Friday, 12:30 p.m. April – October
ACBL Duplicate (CLR) Contact: Barbara Rees, 480-3099039 . Sunday, 12:30 p.m. October-May
Non-Sanctioned Duplicate (CLR) Contact: Roger Mickelson, 319-750-7112 . Thursday, 12:30 p.m. Sept –May.
Partner (LC) Contact: Lynn Peters, 262-853-4870 Sunday, 6:30 p.m. Year Round.
Party (APA) Contact: Lynn Peters, 262-853-4870 Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Year Round.
Progressive (QCR) Contact: Marlene Patton 507-2710003 . Thursday, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Oct – May.
POKER GROUPS
Dealer’s Choice (NAV) Contact: Jim Munkwitz, 803-7471677 . Tuesday & Wednesday 6:00 p.m., and Thurs 1:00 pm. Year round.
Texas Hold’ Em (QCR) Contact: Randy Rickert, 602524-2503 . Monday, 1:00 p.m. & Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. Year-round
OTHER CARD AND GAME GROUPS
Bunco (CLR) Contact: Laura Krever, 310-916-8105 or Dana Bourque, 602-757-4348 . 1st Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Year-round.
Cribbage (QCR) Contact Don Newman, 402-578-2743 Wednesday and Friday, 1:00 p.m. Year-round.
Poker Men’s (QCR) Contact: Jim Shields, 920-946-4793 Tuesday & Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Oct – May.
Submitted by George Miller
Euchre (APA) Contact Ted Jackson, 518-248-2052 Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. Oct – April.
Game Night (LC) Contact: Lillian Carlson, 480-290-2936 . Every Friday, 6:00 pm. Year-round.
Hand and Foot Progressive: (LC) Contact: Lillian Carlson, 480-290-9396 . Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. Year-round.
Hand and Foot: Samba (LC) Contact: Lillian Carlson, 480-290-9396 . Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 6:00 p.m. Year-round.
Mah Jongg Madness (LC) Contact: Jan Biddle, 303-8817808. Monday, 12:00 p.m. Year-round.
Mah Jongg (APA) Contact: Neesa Galanti, 206-356-2727. Tuesday 7:00 pm and Thursday 1:00 p.m. Year-round.
Pinochle (QCR) Contact: Jackie Anderson, 480-9858503 . Summer: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.
socializing night and chance to make new friends. 6 pm in the Clubroom, $3 gets you in and a chance for our 50/50 raffle. George Miller: Manor 1625, 774275-4009.
Leisure World Scrabble Club
Submitted by Carolin Lowy
The Leisure World Scrabble Club meets every Monday evening at Lakeside Club House. Games start at 6.15 p.m. Come early to visit.We have both Scrabble and Upwords games for you to enjoy. Also, on hand official Scrabble dictionaries and word lists to help when needed. We play for fun and enjoy meeting new folks who come to join in.The club meets throughout the year.
Winter: only Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.
Scrabble (LC) Contact: Carolin Lowy, 480-641-4626 Monday, 6:00 p.m. Year-round.
Mexican Train/Dominos (LC) Contact: Theresa Cuocci Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Year-round.
Play is every Friday night at 7:00 p.m. On-sets are 3 for $3; 6 for $6; and 9 for $9. Refreshments are served at the break. Water, ice, lemonade, coffee, popcorn, and pretzels. Play starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. Players may arrive at 6:00 p.m. to purchase onsets.
LW Bingo is for Residents and their guests 18 years of age and older. Our bingo games are for recreational play and not open to the public. The State does not allow alcohol to be present or consumed during our recreational Bingo games.
Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Game starts at 7:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 1 Ballroom
Polish Poker
By Kaye West
Expand Your Knowledge of Foxtrot!
Previously in this series on how to dance, eight figures of how to perform Social Foxtrot were introduced with the timing Slow-Slow-Quick-Quick (four weight changes requiring six beats of music). In all of those patterns the Lead begins each new pattern with his left foot and the Follow begins with the right foot.
Those Social Foxtrot patterns, defined for the Lead (with Follow facing partner and doing the natural opposite) include:
• Runs: Forward two Slows, then Forward two Quicks
• Basic: Forward two Slows, then Side-Close
• Zig Zag: (Stepping outside Follow’s right foot on the diagonal) Forward two Slows, then (squarely facing partner) Side-Close, then (allowing Follow to step outside Lead’s left foot on the opposite diagonal) Back two Slows, then (squarely facing partner) Side-Close
• Promenade (Positioning bodies so both can step forward in the same direction) Forward two Slows (ending facing partner) then Side-Close
• Promenade with Twirl (the Lead has footwork identical to the Promenade while he leads the Follow to perform an underarm turn during the two Slow steps and ending facing partner to Side-Close)
• Zig Zag with Twirl (the Lead performs the Zig Zag as described above while leading Follow to perform an underarm turn during the two Slow steps when she moves forward to end facing each other for the last Side-Close)
• Right Rock Turn: Rock Back on the first Slow, Recover and turn right-face on the next Slow, then Side-Close
• Left Rock Turn: Rock Forward on the first Slow, Recover and turn left-face on the next Slow, then Side-Close
Details for performing the above figures are included in the first three lessons at https://home.csulb.edu/~kwest > Walk In, Dance Out (blue button at the left of page).
When you have danced those figures thousands of times in different combinations, you may be interested in something new. Below is another Slow-Slow-Quick-Quick pattern, suggestions for enhancing the quality of dancing Foxtrot, a Foxtrot timing change compared with other rhythms, and two patterns in the new timing pattern.
Foxtrot Sway Figure
With dancers in Closed (dance) Position so that they face one another, the Lead takes a large step to the Side with his left foot on the first Slow, a large step to the Side with his right foot on the second Slow, then on the Quick-Quick steps: SideClose. Again, in this pattern the Follow does the natural opposite. When stepping to the Side on a Slow count, the opposite leg naturally comes close to that leg as a result of gravity but no weight is taken on it; rather it is free to move in the opposite direction on the second Slow. The action of the opposite leg coming close to the standing leg without weight so it is available to move in another direction is called a brush. Thus, the Foxtrot Sway Figure can be charted by counts, with four changes of weight, as follows:
Enhancing the Quality of Foxtrot Movement
In the Foxtrot Sway Figure there is a feeling of the body gliding and being in continual motion to perform the figure. Such a feeling and appearance is a main characteristic of Foxtrot. While it seems natural to perform continuous motion during the Slow side steps, it is not especially natural when walking forward or back, especially when dancers have been instructed that on a Slow count one should step on the first count and then hold the second count without moving. The feel when danced that way is an interruption of the flow of movement.
In order to acquire continuous movement, with some motion on each beat, some instructors have suggested the term “sah – low” (for Slow) to convey that part of the weight change occurs on the first count and the remaining weight change is on the second count. Applying that idea, the body must move forward about half way between the feet with the heel (when moving forward) or the toe (when moving backward) hitting the floor as the beat of music is heard. Then on the second count (the second half of the Slow), full weight is assumed over the standing foot and the opposite foot reaches the instep of the standing foot without taking weight. The body is perfectly erect in a straight line at that point.
The position of bodies on the counts are checkpoints. Examine your own performance. On the first count (“sah”), are the feet apart with part weight on the heel of one foot and the toe of the opposite foot with the body erect between the feet (perhaps like an upside down “Y”)? That is the ideal.
On the second count of the Slow (“low”) the body, discounting the arms, is erect and more like a single vertical line, except for a slight bend of the knee of the unweighted leg.
Notice that both legs have some movement between these checkpoints (first one leg is forward, then the legs move together). One leg moves forward and the body moves away from the other leg simultaneously like two blades of a pair of scissors opening at the same time. On the second half of the Slow both legs “squeeze” together like both blades of scissors moving together to close. The body has continuous motion from one step to the next, creating the elegant “gliding” motion indicative of a more accomplished dancer. Also it eliminates what is felt and seen as a “bouncy” appearance characteristic of many beginning dancers.
A Different Timing Pattern for Foxtrot
Social Foxtrot uses four changes of weight for each pattern as a means of creating the least amount of variance in each new pattern for beginning dancers. After dancers have been introduced to the timing patterns for the Waltz (Lesson 5) and Rumba (Lesson 6) where there are three changes of weight instead of four, they can expand their choice of figures in Foxtrot, as danced in American and International styles, to also include patterns with three changes of weight. Essentially, they drop one of the Slow counts leaving three changes of weight in every four counts, creating the timing pattern Slow – Quick – Quick (SQQ).
Just as Waltz and Rumba have a Box step, Foxtrot does too! In Closed Position the Lead steps forward with the left foot for a Slow count, then dances Side-Close (with right then left foot) on two Quick counts. Then his opposite foot is free to begin the second half of the Box: he steps back with his right foot on a Slow count, then dances Side-Close (with left then right foot) on two Quick counts. While these three rhythms all have a Box step, there are differences (their character) of how the steps are made. Charts showing the footwork for the Lead (the Follow doing the natural opposite) may help distinguish some of the features:
Waltz music is often slower than Foxtrot music, and the Waltz Box uses only six counts. Another characteristic of Waltz which makes it unique is that as dancers move around the floor they seem to be taller at one point and shorter at another, creating what is known as rise and fall (creating the path the heads make in space as a wavy line). This is learned as a more advanced technique.
Rumba is characterized by exaggerated hip motion which is created by the slant of the hips (rather than motion which pushes the hips out to the side which could cause injury). In other words, while observers “see” a larger hip at one side and then the other, it is an illusion created by how the body moves. While the “Cuban Hip Motion” is an advanced technique, three levels of learning to perform it are included at the above-mentioned website in the document “Body Awareness – Cuban Motion / Latin Hip Action” under the heading Improving Dance Knowledge
As described above, in Foxtrot dancers attempt to make their steps as connected as possible with continuous motion between taking weight. In contrast to Waltz, which has vertical differences, Foxtrot appearance stresses horizontal movement.
Just as in the Waltz Box, a second pattern, a Left-Turning Foxtrot Box, is created when the Lead turns left-face after taking weight on the second half of each Slow (counts 2 and 6).
Beginning dance partners might concentrate on the Slow-Slow-Quick-Quick timing of Social Foxtrot, so if a Lead introduces the SQQ timing pattern, it becomes necessary that the Follow concentrate on his body language so that her steps and timing can match his as well as the music. The Lead facilitates her reading his body by maintaining a good dance frame The Follow likewise must have good tone in her arms.
His frame constitutes the rounded shape of his arms from one elbow through his back and to the other elbow in such a way that the angles of his shoulder joints (especially) remain essentially unchanged (though there is a slight change when moving to Semi-Closed/Promenade Position), so that when he changes direction, as in the Left-Turning Box, he does so with his upper body rather than just with his arms. If he has a strong contact with his partner (having his right wrist or cuff area snugly below the partner’s shoulder joint with slight pressure upward (stabilizing her shoulder joint) and keeping his elbow elevated so that the Follower’s upper left arm connects also with his forearm) he provides a connection with multiple contact points which makes his body language easier for a partner to read.
May these three new Foxtrot figures and some beginning knowledge of the characteristics of various dance rhythms enhance your dancing and whet your interest in continued learning! Happy dancing!
Early Bird Stretch Club
Submitted by Susan Strainis
All are welcome. Join us Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. in the Rec. 1 Ballroom.
Leisure World Gun Club
“When April Showers may come your way” or so the song says. And so does the Old Farmer’s Almanac with prediction of cold and wet for the Southwest. Unfortunately, the majority of somewhat more scientific organizations say rainfall will be .35 inches or 2.2 days. With temperature more likely in the 80s. Well, certainly nice weather to join the Gun Club at any of the April Events. The monthly club meeting (which will be the last until November) will be on Wednesday, April 2nd in the theater at Rec. 1. It begins at 7:00 p.m. (and please remember to bring 3 or more food items for donation).
SPORTS CLUBS
All following sporting events are held at the Rio Salado Sportsman Club, Usery Mountain Shooting Range, 3960 Usery Pass Rd., Mesa.
SPORTING CLAYS: All Thursdays: April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th. Start time will be 7:00 a.m. Meet at the RSSC parking lot by 6:40 a.m.
RIMFIRE PISTOL: Wednesday, April 9th (The SECOND Wednesday of every month. The starting time is 7:00 a.m. Meet at RSSC bay #2.
PRACTICAL PISTOL: Friday, April 25th (The FOURTH Friday of every month)
The starting time is 7:00 a.m. Meet at RSSC bay #2.
Lunch Club is held on the last Monday of the month. It is open to members, spouses and anyone interested in the club. This month we will be meeting on April 31st at the Cozy Corner Cafe at 5901 E. McKellips by 11:30 a.m.
If questions or additional information desired, please contact Keith Hepler at KVHepler@gmail.com
Lawn Bowling Club
As those who leave our community go back to their other home and the heat moves in as is natural in the desert, we eagerly await their return in the fall. We will continue to play in the evenings or in the morning but there won’t be much activity during midday on the green as it gets warmer. Another season of lawn bowling drew to a close in March with our Can-Am challenge (this has to “go to press” too early for results!) and our annual meeting with the wrap up dinner which is always fun. Lawn bowls club welcomes Canadians and it seems to be an advantage having curling as a background sport. Come by and see how to roll some bowls and inquire as to when lessons will be given when you are interested in learning more, call Larry Brownell @ (541) 990-0924.
Pickleball Club
Congratulations to these Leisure World residents and their partners who earned medals at the 9th Annual Leisure World Pickleball Tournament: Gold: Pat Guedo, Men’s Doubles, 3.5, 50-64; Sharon Carter, Mixed Doubles, 4.5, 65+
Silver: Louis Dornez, Mixed Doubles, 50-61; Ken Fox, Mixed Doubles, 3.0, 65+; Shelley Lehrkind, Women’s Doubles, 4.0, 50-64.
Next month’s Leisure World News will contain the names of the winners in “Picklemania,” the LW Pickleball Club’s annual in-house tournament.
Shuffleboard Club
Reporter, Minde S. February and March have been busy for the shuffleboard courts! We’ve enjoyed several days of 32 players on all 8 lanes!! We’ve had a couple days cancelled due to weather, rain or too windy! March also provided the Shuffleboard banquet held on Wednesday, March 12th starting at 4:30 at Rec 1, catered by Salerno’s Caterers, followed by the evening Turkey Trot! This is a fun event of different games on different lanes, players compiling points as they go! Approximately 40 were in attendance! Special thank you go out to Jerry, Robert, Larry & Earl for 3 times a week cleaning off lanes, prepping lanes with wax and pucks! Extra thanks to Jackie for helping organize the banquet, daily sign-up book, collecting yearly memberships, and alerting cancellations! There is always equipment available if you want to play, encouraging you to respect the rules and equipment!
Estate Planning for Blended Families: Tips and Challenges
By: Rilus M. Dana
With the rise of divorce and remarriage in the US, blended families are increasingly common. The complex and often unique dynamics in blended families make estate planning a delicate process.
A carefully crafted estate plan helps prevent future misunderstandings, unintended disinheritance, or even legal disputes. When you set up an estate plan to benefit your blended family, consider everyone, including your spouse, biological children, and stepchildren. Imagine the heartbreak it will cause your child if they get unintentionally excluded from their inheritance or the stress to your spouse if they have to sell your shared home.
Challenges in Estate Planning for Blended Families
Blended families face unique estate planning challenges, often balancing fairness between a surviving spouse and children from previous relationships. Without careful planning, leaving everything to a spouse may unintentionally disinherit biological children, leading to resentment or legal disputes.
Family dynamics can further complicate decisionmaking. Unequal treatment of children and stepchildren may cause tension, while stepchildren are not legally entitled to inherit unless explicitly named in a will or trust. Similarly, issues can arise over the family home—while a surviving spouse may expect to remain there, children from a previous marriage might have legal claims, creating potential conflicts over ownership or sale.
Beneficiary designations for life insurance, retirement plans, and payable-on-death accounts override wills, meaning outdated designations could send assets to an unintended beneficiary. Additionally, choosing an executor or trustee in a blended family can spark accusations of favoritism, leading to mistrust or legal battles.
Finally, long-term care costs for a surviving spouse may deplete the estate, leaving little for children. Proactive planning can help ensure a spouse’s care
and a fair inheritance for all beneficiaries.
Tips for Effective Estate Planning in Blended Families
1. Maintain open communication. Discuss and explain your intentions with your spouse, biological children, and stepchildren. This will help them manage their expectations and reduce potential disputes.
2. Create a comprehensive Will.
To ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes, create a Will that specifies what each family member will receive, including stepchildren (if applicable). Clearly outline provisions for any shared or separate property to avoid confusion.
7. Regularly review and update your plan. Family circumstances and laws change over time. It is essential to revisit your estate plan every 3 to 5 years or after significant life events to ensure your plan remains current and legally sound.
3. Set up Trusts to protect assets.
Trusts can be a valuable tool to ensure the protection of your assets for your children while providing for your surviving spouse. Planning with trusts offers flexibility and security for blended families.
4. Regularly update beneficiary designations. Review and update designations after major life changes, such as remarriage, ensuring the designations align with your overall estate plan.
5. Address the family home. Prevent future disputes by specifying in your plan how the home should be used or distributed. Consider a life estate, a legal tool that allows your spouse to live in the home for their lifetime, with ownership passing to your children later.
6. Appoint an impartial executor or trustee.
A neutral third party can manage your estate without favoritism. Choose a professional executor or trustee, such as an attorney or financial advisor, to handle distributions and decision-making. Provide clear instructions to guide them in carrying out your wishes.
8. Keep all documents clear and organized. Ambiguity and missing or incomplete documents can lead to disputes or court battles. Clearly outline all decisions and designations in legal documents. Provide detailed instructions to avoid misinterpretation. Keep all your documents in one place to prevent misplacement or unintentional destruction.
Estate Planning for Blended Families with Rilus Law
By addressing these challenges and following these tips, you ensure that you protect and provide for your loved ones through an effective estate plan. With proper legal guidance and support from Rilus Law, you can create a thoughtful and comprehensive estate plan that reflects the unique dynamics of your blended family. We can help you set up the right Will, Trust, and other estate planning tools that fit your family structures and dynamics. Together, we will craft a plan that protects your loved ones, reduces conflict, and ensures your legacy is carried out as intended. Contact us for a free consultation today!
- Rilus M. Dana, J.D. is the Managing Partner at Rilus Law, formerly Dana and Associates.
YOUR POCKETBOOK
What Lower Interest Rates Could Mean for Your Money
By Steven M. Rabin
As inflation drifts closer to a normal range by historical economic measures, investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve to gauge their future plans for lowering interest rates. The Fed – and its changes to monetary policy – has a direct impact on the markets and economy, which may have you wondering what lower rates could mean for your wallet. Here are some factors to consider.
Your existing debt may be more manageable. Rate cuts by the Federal Reserve may cause interest rates on credit cards, home mortgages, home equity loans or lines of credit, and business loans to go down. Variable or adjustable rates typically fall in this category. Fixed rate debt, however, will not budge. Review the terms of your debt to determine if you benefit from the reduction in interest rates.
Refinancing may be worthwhile. In the wake of an interest rate cut, it may be a good time to refinance a high-interest fixed rate loan. Student loans and business loans are top prospects to consider. Home mortgages may also be eligible, although if you bought your property when interest rates were very low it likely makes sense to keep your current loan. Even as rates come down, they may be higher than the rate at which you financed your loan, so it is important to run the numbers to determine whether it makes sense to refinance. Generally speaking, refinancing at a lower interest rate is most beneficial for large loans with 10+ year repayment period. Savings diminish when the repayment period of your refinanced loan extends beyond the length remaining on your existing loan. Likewise, accelerating your repayment schedule can cut interest costs, but can result in higher payments.
Borrowing can be more affordable Low interest rates are especially desirable when you need to borrow money to make a large purchase. Young wage earners with long careers ahead of them can benefit by locking in low interest rates to purchase a first home, a new car, or appliances. Businesses can invest in facilities or equipment at a lower rate. Adjustable-rate loans tend to be cheaper than fixed options, but they do carry more risk as interest rates may rise in the future. If you have been considering a large expenditure, work with your advisor to determine if interest rates are at an advantageous level for borrowing.
Diversifying your savings becomes more important. When interest rates fall, the rates on traditional savings accounts and certificates of deposit tend to follow suit, and therefore, may not deliver as much in returns. You may feel less motivated to save when interest earnings are low, or may feel like you’re missing out on an opportunity to maximize your savings potential. The practice of setting aside money for the future is still important for your financial security and there are other ways to save in a low-rate environment. Consider ways to diversify your savings with investment options that tend to be less affected by lower interest rates, such as stocks and bonds 1
Financial planning can help you stay on track. You can’t control interest rates, but you can control how you manage your finances. Make it a priority to create a plan for how to achieve your biggest financial goals. With sound advice and strategic saving and investing, you can make the most of any market.
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Lights, Camera, Action!
Introducing the “DVD Movie” Exchange Library: A “Reel” Community Collaboration
We’re rolling out the red carpet to announce the launch of our new “DVD Movie” Exchange Library! This blockbuster project is a collaborative effort between Leisure World staff and community members.
A special thank you to our star producers: Doree Miles, Tom Hanna, Linda Weinstock, and John Miller. You’ve directed this project with finesse and dedication!
We’re also grateful for the supporting roles played by the Wednesday Morning Coffee Group, who funded the shelf unit, Ira Leibrowitz from the Woodshop, who crafted the wood shelving, and Robin Mann, who designed the plaque.
How the ‘DVD Movie” Exchange Library Works: The Script
Our ‘DVD Movie” library operates on the honor system, relying on community members to respect the library and each other. Here’s the plot:
• Browse our collection of “Movie DVDs”, donated by community members.
• Choose a title that’s a box office hit with you and take it home to enjoy.
• Return the “Movie DVD” in the same condition it was borrowed – no sequels or rewrites needed!
Get Involved: Be a Movie Star!
We invite you to donate your gently used “Movie DVDs”
Please do not leave them at the library. Email us at lwcadvddonate@yahoo.com
Visit the DVD Exchange Library Today: Showtime!
The DVD library is conveniently located near the computer in the Leisure World Library.
Happy borrowing and enjoy the show!
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Spring Movies to Check Out at the New “DVD Movie” Exchange!
The Communications Team stopped by the new “DVD Movie” Exchange in the L.W. Library and found a treasure trove of cinematic gems just waiting to be discovered. From heartwarming classics to thoughtprovoking indies, there were many options for film aficionados and casual viewers alike. We wanted to share our “staff picks” to help kick off this exciting new addition!
Return To Me – Released April 7, 2000 Heartbroken and struggling emotionally after his wife’s death in a car accident, Bob Rueland (David Duchovny) agrees to go on a blind date set up by his friend Charlie (David Alan Grier). Though the date fizzles, sparks fly between Bob and the waitress, Grace (Minnie Driver), a recovered heart transplant patient with intimacy problems of her own. When Bob discovers Grace’s heart came from his own organ donor wife, an unusual romance blossoms between the two.
The Princess Diaries – Released July 29, 2001 Shy San Francisco teenager Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) is thrown for a loop when, from out of the blue, she learns the astonishing news that she’s a reallife princess! As the heir apparent to the crown of the small European principality of Genovia, Mia begins a comical journey toward the throne when her strict
and formidable grandmother, Queen Clarisse Renaldi (Julie Andrews), shows up to give her “princess lessons.
Peter Pan – Released December 13, 2003
As Wendy Darling (Rachel Hurd-Wood) recounts stories to her brothers, John (Harry Newell) and Michael (Freddie Popplewell), she is visited by Peter Pan (Jeremy Sumpter). Peter, a boy who magically never ages, invites Wendy and her brothers to Neverland, an island where he lives with the Lost Boys. Once there, however, Wendy and her brothers are kidnapped by Captain Hook (Jason Isaacs). Peter, with assistance from the fairy Tink (Ludivine Sagnier), must face Hook in order to rescue the Darlings.
You’ve Got Mail- Released December 18, 1998 Struggling boutique bookseller Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) hates Joe Fox (Tom Hanks), the owner of a corporate Foxbooks chain store that just moved in across the street. When they meet online, however, they begin an intense and anonymous Internet romance, oblivious of each other’s true identity. Joe learns that the enchanting woman he’s involved with is actually his business rival. He must now struggle to reconcile his real-life dislike for her with the cyber love he’s come to feel.
CONTRACT BRIDGE
The Head-in-Sand Approach
By Steve Becker
When you play in a doubled contract, you sometimes have to decide how far to go to try to make your bid, and how far to go to try to minimize your loss.
Here is a sad case where the declarer, in a reckless display of total obliviousness, lost control of the hand and took a bad beating as a result. West made a takeout double of the opening diamond bid, and East elected to leave the double in. West led the king of hearts and shifted to the jack of diamonds.
Declarer covered the jack with dummy’s queen and took East’s king with the ace. South promptly returned a diamond, hoping to get the adverse trumps out of the way so he could cash his spade tricks.
The idea of drawing trump was greeted with enthusiastic approval by East, who proceeded to extract them all. West, in the meantime, discarded three spades and a heart.
East then made the fine play of shifting to the queen of clubs, trapping South’s king. The defenders thereupon collected four clubs and three hearts to bring about a six-trick defeat, which came to a tidy 1,700 points.
Of course, penalties of this magnitude are almost always traceable to malfeasance in office, and this hand is no exception. Aside from the fact that a spade contract by North-South would have been far superior, the matter of declarer’s line of play at one diamond doubled left a great deal to be desired.
The fact that East had left the double in made it a virtual certainty that he had started with five trumps. Warned by the bidding what to expect, South should have tried to minimize the damage.
After winning the ace of diamonds, he should have
SPORTS QUIZ
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Questions
1. Name the golfer from Spain who won the Masters in 1994 and 1999 and was captain for Europe in the 2012 Ryder Cup.
2. Pro track league Grand Slam Track was founded in 2024 by what four-time Olympic gold medal-winning American sprinter?
3. Who was fired as head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks four games into the 2008-09 NHL season?
4. What short-liv ed (1989-90) winter pro baseball league for players ages 35 or older (32 for catchers) included teams like the St. Petersburg Pelicans, the West Palm Beach Tropics and the Orlando Juice?
5. What was the name of the turbojet-
started cashing his spades instead of leading a trump. By playing this way, he could have assured scoring five tricks to hold himself to a modest set. As it was, though, all he scored was the ace of trump. (c)2025 King Features Syndicate Inc.
powered vehicle that driver/designer Art Arfons used to claim the land speed record three times from 1964-65?
6. What So viet/Russian figure skater, along with husband Sergei Grinkov, won gold medals in the pairs event at the 1988 Calgary and 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics?
7. Businessw oman and philanthropist Joan Whitney Payson was co-founder and served as president of what Major League Baseball team from 1962-75?
Answers
1. Jose Maria Olazabal.
2. Michael Johnson.
3. Denis Savard.
4. The Senior Professional Baseball Association (SPBA).
5. The Green Monster.
6. Ekaterina Gordeeva.
7. The New York Mets.
HERE'S A TIP
By JoAnn Derson
• There’s no end to the quick time-savers and innovations in the kitchen. Today’s homemakers are likely to have a full-time job already. Here’s one for those mornings when you want to get a little fancy, but don’t have all day: Make hash browns in a waffle iron. Parboil shredded potatoes the night before. Store in the refrigerator in a plastic bag. Generously oil your waffle iron and scatter precooked potato shreds on. They cook twice as fast, and have all of the double-sided crispiness of pan-fried.
• Freeze leftover wine for use in cooking. Use and ice-cube tray for uniform measuring.
• Want to hard-cook many eggs at once? Bake the eggs in the oven 325-350 for 30 minutes, then submerge them in ice water for 10 minutes. Peel and enjoy.
• “ Tension rods can be used in cabinets to separate cookie sheets and have them stored upright. Use two shorter ones mounted vertically in the cabinet, and slide the sheets right in. You can also use a dish rack to store pot lids upright. This is something I do, and my cabinets are nice and organized.” -- R.L. in Indiana
• Try prep cooking once a week for as many elements of that week’s meals as possible. Chop veggies, saute or even brown meats for casseroles or prep slow cooker bags. It does save time if you are able to cook two meals at once, say, roast two chickens: one for tonight’s dinner and another for chicken enchiladas later in the week.
• I only buy my bread when it’s two for one. I freeze it in half loafs, so I always have fresh bread, even if my nest is empty now! -- D.D. in Maryland
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ASTROLOGY
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) With change dominant this week, don’t be surprised to find new emerging facts that could put a slant on a situation and offer you another choice. Think it through before you decide.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) There could be some lingering problems from a previous matter that involved a decision you felt you had to make. Resolve the situation with your strong Taurean no-nonsense approach.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The Gemini’s carefully made plans could be undone by someone’s unexpected decision. Getting the full story behind a surprise move can help you decide how to deal with the matter.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Recently uncovered information might put a new light on a situation you thought had been resolved. Keep an open mind about possible changes that you might have to consider.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) With a potential revision of an old agreement, you can’t beat the Big Cat for knowing how to sharpen a “clause” to the best advantage. Meanwhile, someone close could have the news you’ve been waiting for.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Certain issues in the workplace could put you in the middle of a dispute you’d rather not deal with. Express your honest feelings before the pressure to take sides builds up.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might feel uneasy disagreeing with someone you’ve been close to. But your relationship should be able to withstand and even thrive when you confront your true feelings.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A romantic situation seems to be creating more confusion than you can handle. If so, own up to your feelings. The sooner you do, the better your chances are for working things out.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) With change directing the Archer’s aim,
consider a second look at your plans and see where they might benefit from a revision. In other news, a workplace matter is close to a resolution.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) New contacts help you learn some important information about upcoming developments. The week calls for the Sea Goat to be more flexible than usual in a number of matters.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) With both change and uncertainty in your aspect, you might feel less confident in a previous decision. This is OK. Check it out and see where it could be modified, if necessary.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Old relationships that seemed to be sinking are buoyant again, and new relationships are benefi ting from Cupid’s loving care. This could be a good time to make a major move!
BORN THIS MONTH: You prefer making your own path, but you’ll go out of your way to help someone in need. You define what it means to be a true trailblazer.
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