Leisure World News June 2025 Issue

Let the Summer Shenanigans

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

Village Medical

LW On-Site Office

Welcome New Owners

E.G.

Paul

Patricia

Craig

Theron & Gail

Ext. 101 reception@lwca.com

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

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 Some of our current photos of residents are outdated and/or unrecognizable.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.

HELP US KEEP COSTS DOWN:

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

LW Newspaper Resident Advisor: Ronda Gates, MS

FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION:

DEADLINE FOR ADS: 15th of month

The acceptance of advertising in LW News does not constitute an endorsement or approval of any products or services by LWCA or management.

DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES: 10th

No Board and District Meetings for Summer

Board and district meetings will resume in October.

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

Golf Cart Path Rules

Please be sure to make yourself and your guests familiar with our Rules & Regulations regarding the use of golf cart paths. These rules are also posted at Coyote Run and Heron Lakes pro shops.

Save the Date Community Chat

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Make a Lasting Legacy: Your Gift Matters Why, Where, & How You Can Donate to Leisure World

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!

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 two-year 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

Wednesday Coffee

June 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th

Leisure World Wednesday Morning Coffee is open to all residents. The wonderful volunteers of the Wednesday Morning Hospitality Committee are your hosts.

Leisure World cordially invites all to Wednesday Coffee. 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!

All offices will be closed on Thursday June 19th in observance of the holiday.

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.

ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS

May's Penny the Swan Answer

No matter where I wander Or where ‘ere that I may roam, My Penny is always looking For me to come back home.

She’s waiting oh so patiently With a twinkle in her eye, In some part of our paper So I must play “I Spy”.

She was sitting near an article About a club containing lions -

A worthy group of people Admired by the O’Briens.

The page was numbered 11 In a section entitled “A”.

She and I wish you all A happy month of May.

With a twinkle in my eye for Penny, Patty O’Brien Manor 769

ATTENTION RESIDENTS!

ONLY GOLFERS ARE ALLOWED ON THE GOLF COURSE DURING GOLF HOURS

7am-5:30pm

Daily

Persons who walk, run, or ride bicycles on the cart paths do so at their own risk and are only allowed on the golf courses during non-golfing hours.

Editor’s Note

I want to wish all of the wonderful father’s a Happy Father’s Day. The sacrifices that you have made and the role that you serve in the lives of your children do not go unnoticed or taken for granted. Thank you all for being such strong pillars to your children and to your family. Enjoy your day!!!!

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandpas, and father figures who make life a little funnier, wiser, and stronger.

When trying to describe my own father, it feels most fitting to do so the same way he describes the world: through strange, borrowed idioms and metaphors.

“If you’re gonna be a bear, be a grizzly.”

This phrase is often quoted in my family. To us, it’s a reminder that if you’re going to do a job, do it well. My father owns his own tile and flooring business, can build a house, fix a car, and balance your tires. His ability to “be the grizzly” has always inspired my siblings and me to do our best and keep learning new things.

“It’s a long ways from my heart.”

Usually said while donning his cowboy hat and Wranglers, my father is truly a modern-day cowboy. This phrase made him seem invincible. Whether in the face of a physical injury or an emotional wound, his calm words reminded us that we are stronger than what ails us. We may hurt or grieve but we will survive, and eventually, we will heal.

“Go make an A.”

When we were in elementary school, it was my dad’s job to drop us off. Every morning, as we got out of the car, he’d call out, “Go make an A!”

School wasn’t a priority in his own childhood, and good grades didn’t come easy to him. This phrase wasn’t really about the letter grade—it was about

Carley’s Corner

effort. Put in an A’s worth of work, and he would be proud of us.

Now, once a week, my dad watches my son. Baker takes his “Pop Pop” time very seriously, they play and in between naps my dad teaches him the way the world works, the same way he taught us.

Watching my father become a grandfather has been a beautiful full-circle moment. The same hands that built our childhoods now build forts, stack blocks, and gently guide my son with the same quiet wisdom. It reminds me daily that fatherhood is not just about providing, it’s about presence, patience, and love that echoes through generations.

His role within my family is irreplaceable and we are all better for it.

Happy Father’s Day.

Leisure World Twiddlers Reach Major Milestone in Crafting for a Cause

Since November 2018, the Leisure World Twiddlers have been busy with needles and hooks—and their dedication has paid off in a big way. The group has officially created an astonishing 10,077 individual 7x9 inch squares through knitting and crocheting.

What makes this achievement even more remarkable is the heart behind it. Each square is crafted from donated, thrifted, or repurposed yarn, transforming leftover scraps into vibrant, colorful pieces of warmth and care. These squares are then sent to Warm Up America!, a national charity dedicated to providing handmade blankets to people in need.

Once the squares arrive at Warm Up America!, they are stitched together into fullsized blankets by volunteers and then distributed to individuals and families facing homelessness, those recovering from natural disasters, and others in need of warmth and comfort across the country.

This milestone is a testament not only to the Twiddlers’ skill and perseverance but also to the power of community and creativity in making a difference. Here’s to many more thousands of squares—and the warmth they bring to others.

Joe was the winner of the Golden Egg filled with gift cards, cash, and other prizes.

Brenda and Dan were the other Lucky Winners who chose a prize from the gift table. Congrats to the winners!

Attention Residents:

Do you have a cool monsoon or desert storm picture from years past? We want to see them! Your photo could be used in the LW Newspaper as monsoon season approaches. Email to news@lwca.com.

The Things that Make Us Smile

We want to hear about the things that make you smile! Periodically a question will be posed asking you to reflect or ponder on different subjects. Let’s connect through the stories behind our favorites and discover the threads that weave our community together. Share your thoughts with us and learn something new from your neighbors that might become your favorite or make you smile too!

Q:

What are songs that remind you of the summertime? The Communications Teams thoughts: Can you guess who chose what?

• “Soak Up the Sun” by Sheryl Crow is a required drive-with-the-windows-down song in my car.

• “300 Dreams” by After makes me want to be at a pool enjoying a slice of watermelon and a crisp Cola.

• “Good Day Sunshine” by The Beatles transports me to moments of road tripping through the desert on the way to the start of a summer vacation with my family.

• “The Tide is High” by Blondie is the song I want to be included in my biopic movie montage of all my best summer memories.

• “This Kiss” by Faith Hill was a hit in my home growing up, especially after I learned what centrifugal motion was.

• “Canyon Moon” by Harry Styles is the song that transports me to Topanga Canyon Blvd. headed toward the PCH with the windows down and the wind in my face.

Email your submission to news@lwca.com before the 10th of each month!

Reminder: All offices will be closed on Thursday June 19th in observance of the holiday.

2025 marks the 81st Anniversary of the Normandy landings on the 6th of June 1944, also known as D-Day. National Flag Day is Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Photo courtesy Daniel Tuttle

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Library Hours – 8:00 am to 10:00 pm 7 days each week

Reviews of New Acquisitions - Unless otherwise stated the review opinions are my own and the ratings are from the readers at goodreads.com.

Speculative (Fantasy Romance) – Sword Heart by T. Kingfisher - A widowed housekeeper, Halla, inherits the estate of her dead husband’s uncle. The husband’s relatives think they should have the estate. As Halla travels across the country to take possession of her inheritance she accidentally frees an immortal swordsman, Sarkis, from an imprisoning curse and he becomes her bound protector... and so it goes. If you like warm, cozy, funny, adventurous romance this book is right up your alley. 78% rated 4 or 5 stars.

– A King Oliver Novel by

Mosley – This book is in the style of a 1940s hardboiled detective novel including being limited to the male’s point of view and sexism of that time. However, it is taking place in the modern day. As Joe King Oliver searches for his estranged father and takes on other cases he seems to be using this meme as a springboard for interjecting a well-reasoned philosophy on moral ambiguity and social justice as the protagonist muses about the society he inhabits. There are unexpected twists and turns throughout and well-drawn characters who seem to come alive on the pages. 77% rated 4 or 5 stars.

LIBRARY LINES

LP Mystery – Because I Could Not Stop For Deathby Amanda Flower – This is the first book in a new historical mystery series featuring poetess Emily Dickenson. It is 1855 at the home of reclusive poet Emily Dickenson and her family in Amhurst, Massachusetts. The brother of the recently hired maid is killed in an accident at the town stables. Willa the maid tells Emily she doesn’t believe her brother’s death is an accident. Emily agrees to help her find out the truth. The women uncover greed and corruption among the most powerful families in Amhurst and find their own lives at stake as they continue to delve into the underside of Amhurst society. The character development is masterful, and the historical period is well researched. One is transported into the mid-19th century as one reads this story. 65% rated 4 or 5 stars.

Historical Fiction - The Secret History of Audrey James by Heather Marshall - The story involves secrets in the lives of two British women. The settings go from 21st century England to 1938 Nazi Berlin. The two protagonists, Kate a young woman whose marriage and job have both fallen apart, and Audrey, an old woman living a very private life as she runs a B&B, Both are fascinating women with an interesting secret to unravel for our reading pleasure. 90% rated 4 or 5 stars.

Western - Marked Deck at Topango Wells by William Colt MacDonald – How does one infiltrate a gang you want to destroy? In this story the hero, Jerry Knight, plays the novice poker player at a crooked game run by the gang’s leader. He loses everything he owns as well as months of his labor. This gains him entry into the gang leader’s bunkhouse. Now to get the goods on the bad guys without being found out as a spy. Rated 4 stars.

Non- Fiction Biography – Bill Gates

Source Code

My Beginnings - Bill Gates relates his formative experiences from hiking in his early teens, high school programing on a huge main frame through phone lines to development of and worldwide acceptance of Basic and his move to Seatle at the founding of Microsoft. It is an interesting and entertaining read that displays much more of the man than the ultra-rich computer geek everybody is familiar with. 81% rated 4 or 5 stars.

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RP Fiction – Ruth Run by Elizabeth Kaufman - This fast paced, hard hitting, morally ambivalent story involves Ruth, a quirky feminist woman who decides on a life of cyber – crime. She soon finds herself on the run through California and other western states chased by government agents. The tension between the main characters is palpable. This is a page-turner of a book. Only 170 rating so far. 56% rated 4 or 5 stars.

RP Mystery – Been Wrong So Long It Feels Like Right

Walter

Happy Hour Fun!

By Kaye West

Leisure World Quilters Recycle Creatively

All year the Leisure World Quilters work their magic in turning beautiful pieces of fabric into lovely quilts of all different patterns, sizes, and for many different uses (bed covers, baby blankets, lap quilts, table toppers and runners, wall hangings, placemats, potholders, and many other useful items).

Invariably there is extra fabric from their work. Some scraps are useful and can be put together in other quilts, but invariably there are some very small pieces of cotton and batting material which are simply too small for quilts.

Instead of just tossing those small pieces to add to the landfill, quilters are chopping such unusable but otherwise good fabric pieces (no larger than one inch in any direction) and recycling them as stuffing for doggie pillows! Cases are made from sturdy upholstery or drapery fabric; the cotton stuffing is placed around all sides, and the batting makes a soft center.

While all members contribute their chopped scraps, this spring Tony Abeyter, MaryAnn Fanning, Marie Hodge, Ruth Hummel, Mary Johnson, Connie Luttrell, Carol Stickling, Kaye West, and Barbara Young stuffed the cases and sewed them shut. Twenty pillows were donated to the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control facility in Mesa where they are used for beds for some of the animals being cared for there.

To date the group has donated seventy-five such pillows! So, in addition to providing comfort to some canine friends, this huge amount of quilt scraps have a second useful life.

Suggested caption: Leisure World Quilters prepare twenty doggie pillows for donation.

Safe Casino Trips for Seniors

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Residents bringing the fun to the monthly Community Happy Hours!

We Serve

Leisure World Lions Club

The LW Lions Club provides an important service to our community by organizing and running estate sales for residents who are unable to host their own sale.  If you are in need or know of any residents in need of this service, please contact Barb Yapp, 480-218-5782.

School Supply Project

Summer is upon us!  Now is a good time to stock up on school supplies for the Jefferson Elementary School kids returning in August. As a Title I school, 95% of the kids are at or below the poverty level. June and July are the perfect months to look for sales and bargains to stock up on.

On June 1st, collection boxes will be set up in the Admin Bldg. and inside the entrance at Rec 2.  A list of items needed will be posted above the collection boxes.  If you would like to make a cash donation, please make check payable to Leisure World Lions Club with “school supplies” on the memo line and mail to:

Lion Bob Starkey

1170 Leisure World  Mesa AZ 85206

Please help every student gear up for success.

Lion Bob Sharkey, School Supply Project Leader “Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.”

13th Annual Book Fair at Jefferson Elementary School

On April 25th, in conjunction with the “Kids Need to Read” program, the Leisure World Lion’s Club held its’ 13th annual Book Fair at Jefferson Elementary School, a Title I school serving low-income students. Providing books helps children discover the joy of reading.

Numerous Lions, along with non-Lion volunteers, stamped the books with our Lions Club information. The books were laid out by reading groups and the kids came in to choose their book. They were happy to see the Lions in their vests, along with our mascot “Leon” ready and waiting for them. Close to 600 children, pre-K through 6th grade each received a brand-new book to take home.

It was heartwarming to watch their excitement and them proudly exiting with “their” book held tight, ending with much love and attention given to “Leon”.

Lion Anita Robinson, Book Fair Project Leader and Team

Help Us Keep Kids Warm!

Dear full time and seasonal residents,

It’s not too early to start collecting gently used coats your grandchildren have outgrown or no longer need.

Your Leisure World Lions Club will once again be collecting these coats for Jefferson Elementary School, a Title 1 school serving low-income students. Please gather them this summer so that in the fall you can turn them in during our November coat drive.

Thank You!

The children truly appreciate receiving these items!

Please

checks can be made/sent out to: Lions Camp Tatiyee PO Box 6910 Mesa, AZ 85216

Your donations will help get kids to camp! Thank you!

Coat Collection Project

Full-time and seasonal residents, it’s not too early to start collecting gently used coats your grandchildren no longer need. Your Leisure World Lions Club will once again be collecting these coats for Jefferson Elementary School, a Title I School with low-income students. This summer, please gather them so that when you return in the Fall you can turn them in during November. The children truly appreciate receiving these items.

Lion Becky Moltz Coat Collection Project Chair Becky.moltz55@gmail.com

Camp Tatiyee

The Leisure World Lions Club has designated Camp Tatiyee as our summer charity project. We work all year long to support them, but these are “focus” months.

Camp Tatiyee, located in Lakeside, AZ, is the only organization in Arizona that provides special needs children with the opportunity to spend a week away from home in the White Mountains. For 67 years this camp has been totally free for the campers! The cost is $800 per camper and $1300 for 24-hour total care campers.

This camp provides a wide variety of enjoyable activities which allow the campers to do things they normally wouldn’t experience, and it is the only Camp that has a Go-Kart Track!

Please unite with your LW Lions and donate to help fund the camp. They are 501c3 non-profit and you can receive an Arizona Charitable Tax Credit of $470 for an individual tax filer or $938 for a couple.

To donate online, visit www. camptatiyee.org OR checks should be made out/sent to:  Lions Camp Tatiyee  PO Box 6910 Mesa, AZ 85216

Your donations will help get kids to Camp!  Thank You!

Lion Kathy Murray

Thank You, Susan,

The Leisure World Lions Club would like to spotlight volunteer Susan Alquilino for all the flyers she has been preparing for our events. Her designs and artwork have greatly enhanced our advertising efforts and newspaper articles. Thank you so much!

Lion Kathy Murray , Publications Manager kmurray6694@gmail.com

Leisure World Lions Book Fair Project

On April 25th, in conjunction with the “Kids Need To Read” program, the Leisure World Lion’s Club held its 13th annual Book Fair at Jefferson Elementary School, a Title 1 school serving low-income students. Providing these books helps children discover the joy of reading.

The children were happy to see the Lions in their vests, along with non-Lion volunteers and our mascot “Leon” waiting for them. Close to 600 children, pre-K through 6th grade each received a brand new book to take home.

It was heartwarming to watch their excitement as they proudly left with “their” book held tight.

Hello Leisure World,

OUTREACH

As we head into summer and the beginning of Arizona’s hibernation season, I want to emphasize the importance of staying connected with friends and neighbors. As we learned all too well during the pandemic, social isolation has a profoundly negative effect on all people, especially older adults. In the spirit of connection and volunteerism, we will soon be starting a program here at Leisure World to enhance community connection and support while hopefully reducing some of that loneliness and isolation. This program (name TBD) will invite residents to connect with their fellow neighbors--- perhaps through a call, over a cup of coffee, or an invitation to a Leisure World program. More details to come on this initiative, but please let me know if you would either be interested in volunteering or having a neighbor reach out to you.

I want to remind Leisure World of our newly formed Cancer Support Group. This group is facilitated by Mandy McConahay, an experienced LMSW from Sunland Home Care and takes place on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am in the Queen Card Room.

This month’s Outreach hosted presentation “What’s Next?”, will be hosted by Glenn Smith from Home for Me, Brandon Newman from United Hospice and a representative from a local rehabilitation facility. This month’s topic will focus on care options post-hospitalization. During hospitalization, the patient and family work with discharge planning on best options for care. That plan looks different depending on the medical situation, living arrangements and existing support. It is essential to be educated in care options prior to a medical change in condition to make the most informed decision for yourself or your loved ones. Please join us on June 24th at 10am in the theater for this informative discussion. Refreshments will be provided!

With Gratitude, Jessica Montes jmontes@lwca.com or (480) 207-1611

Support Group Invite

Hello Leisure World residents,

I’d like to take an opportunity to highlight the wonderful support groups that we offer here at Leisure World. These support groups are a beneficial opportunity to connect with others who are going through or have gone through similar experiences. The support groups provide a safe, nonjudgemental space to share stories, feelings and concerns. The groups also share coping strategies, tips and resources which can be very helpful.

RSVPs are never needed. Please come as you are!

Current Support Group Offerings:

• Cancer Support Group- Every 2nd Tuesday, 10am-11:30am in the Queen Card Room

• Dementia Support Group- Every 3rd Wednesday, 10am-12pm in the Queen Card Room

• Grief Support Group- Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 1:30pm-2:30pm in the Banquet Room

• Veteran’s Affinity- Every 3rd Thursday, 9am-10:30am in the Queen Card Room

With Gratitude, Jessica Montes, MSG, CCM Outreach Coordinator

Support Group Schedule

MEET & EATS

Leisure World hosts informative speaker events called Meet and Eats. 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. You can find all of these events by clicking the events box on the resident dashboard and then clicking admin events. They are also located under community events.

Care Access Health Screening Concerned About Your Heart Attack Risk?

Join Care Access for a FREE Lp(a) Screening

When: June 5th

Where: Rec. 1 - Ballroom

Time: 7:30am - 4:30pm.

A free Lp(a) test can provide you valuable insight into your heart attack risk.

Lp(a), which can be genetically elevated, plays a crucial role in heart health. Elevated Lp(a) levels are linked to higher risks of cardiovascular disease and are not included in standard cholesterol tests.

Care Access, Mesa

-Convenient Scheduling - Schedule your test online.

-Insurance Not Required - This is a free Lp(a) test.

-Get Reimbursed - Participants receive a $45 gift card

Schedule Your Free Lp(a) Screening Today at CareLpaTest. com/LeisureWorld.

SkyMed International

Join us for our Lunch and Learn Seminar

When: Monday June 9, 2025

Where: Theater Room Time: 12:00 p.m.

Come and Learn about the SkyMed Difference Does your evacuation program do what SkyMed does?

1. Hospital to hospital emergency transport by fixed wing air ambulance, not just commercial coach?

2. Return RV, car, motorcycle or yacht home?

3. Visitor transportation even if not alone?

4. Transport home for recuperation?

5. Minor children returned to their parents? 6. Physical remains return?

7. Spouse/companion return? 8. Return transport home for recovery within 60 days?

Pet return? 10. Return to origin of evacuation after discharge from home hospital within 60 days?

11. Coverage for all ground ambulance?

12. Coverage even at home? No 100 mile restriction.

13. Helicopter medical flight covered?

14. Worldwide service 24/7 /365

SKYMED Does All This And More! Get The Best, Get SKYMED. Call 480-832-0000 ext 212 or visit www.lwca.com to RSVP!

Prospect Estate Planning Meet & Eat with Josh Cormany Death Without Taxes

When: Wed, June 11th

Where: Rec. 1 Theater Time: 1-2pm

You’re Invited to Join the Discussion! THIS ENGAGING PRESENTATION COVERS:

• Why you need a comprehensive estate plan

• 10 Myths and truths of estate planning

• What death without taxes looks like

A1 Financial Pros

Where Strategy Meets Security

When: Wed, June 17th, 2025

Where: Rec. 1 Theater Room Time: 1:00-2:00 PM

Join us to learn more about the ways to protect yourself and your loved ones through effective Estate Planning. This seminar focus on the benefits, opportunities, and several estate planning strategies.

No commitment necessary, schedule a FREE 30 minute consultation following the presentation.

All food & beverages will be provided.

RSVP: Call (480) 832-0000 ext.212 or visit www.lwca.com

Contact@A1EstatePlanning.com A1EstatePlanning.com (602) 910-2515

American Medical Hearing Centers

Learn the Truth About Hearing Aids

When: Wed, June 18th

Where: Rec. 1 Theatre

When: 12:00 p.m.

For anyone who is considering hearing aids, this free luncheon may save you thousands!

Leave your checkbook at home, nothing will be sold at this luncheon!

Lunch & Learn Discussion Topics

-Which hearing aids are best?

-What do hearing aids really cost?

-Are hearing aids really for you?

-Do hearing aids really help?

Presenter: Timothy Merkiel HAS, BC-HIS

Please call 480-832-0000 ext. 212 or visit www.lwca.com to RSVP.

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June 26, July 24, August 21

Rec.1 Queen Card Room between 1:00-3:00PM

30 minute treatment for only $30, which can be applied to a future rental or purchase.

Call 714-907-7017 to make an appointment as space is limited.

Humana

Please join us for an educational and informative program on PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM SCAMS! Bagels will be provided for all attendees, feel free to bring your friends, no obligation to enroll!

Friday, June 27th

Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM Rec. 1 Theater

Please call 480-832-0000 ext. 212 or visit www.lwca.com to RSVP

Leisure World Billiards Celebrates Season Finale Banquet in Regal Fashion

Leisure Billiards closed out the season with a membership banquet April 6th in the LW Banquet Hall. President Doug Henry acknowledged notable members throughout the season with the longest applause for long-time members Paul Johnson and Gloria Ann Messervy. Vice President & Chef Kathee Flamini (Michelin star recipient) served up Italian-inspired delicacies accompanied with the finest desserts. When asked about the service, Chef Kathee stated, “I want to serve the best for the best”! After dinner, the Billiards Club attendees were entertained by the music group Rusty Nails throughout the evening. Don Brown & wife Lisa Girard played classic rock with guest accompaniment by Billiards Top Gun &

soloist Mitch Quinn and guitarist Doug Henry. When asked if the Band will be opening for Reba McEntire in the US-SW tour to promote their “Greatest Hits” album (see below), Front man Don Brown laughed saying “We’re just having fun!” The band rocked late into the night, finishing when Mitch Quinn soloed “We are family”, with the Club locked-in-arms on the dance floor flowing out into the open promenadethe merriest dancing on tabletops! The night closed with the Americans surrounding their Canadian brothers & sisters serenading “O Canada” to long hugs and warm tears!

Our Tuesday 9-ball and Thursday & Saturday 8-ball tournaments (12:30p) continue throughout the summer, Leisure World

welcomes players at all levels to join us - Good

is like Good Wine, both get better with age!

Billiards

Billiards

Front man Don Brown, Top Gun Mitch Quinn, Guitarist Doug Henry, Bassist Lisa Girard Rusty Nails“Greatest Hits” Album

Lin Sue Flood, Director of Community Engagement

Holiday Traditions: Easter 2025

Thank you to all who came out to our Easter holiday traditions dinner! It was a fabulous event with so many friends and residents being able to enjoy a professionally prepared, plated meal, made possible by a group of amazing volunteers. We had cooks, dishes of food, delivery people, florists, dishwashers, servers, greeters, ushers, photographers, registration attendants, pianists, a set up team, dessert servers, coffee attendants, plate scrapers – in all over 50 volunteers that pitched in to make this a total success.

The generosity of this community never ceases to amaze me! We are already looking forward to the next Holiday Traditions dinner on Thanksgiving, November 27th. We recognize that we will be needing more people to help with the serving and dishwashing, as the event

continues. We are all getting older, so I am reaching out to you younger folks to get involved in this great event - especially to help with serving and dishwashing.

My plan is to continue serving our Holiday Traditions meals on a donation-only basis. That way, every resident will be able to attend without being concerned about the price. I appreciate all those who have donated what they could to cover our expenses. Your generosity has made this event possible!

Thanks also to the donations from Thrivent Insurance, we were also able to have a pizza party for all the volunteers on Saturday after our set up was complete. Thank you, Thrivent! I will make a Shutterfly book again to share with the Easter experience and share the link for you to enjoy. I am also starting a new club called “The

Chef LaMott Club”! Foodies, and experienced chefs are all encouraged to join us. We will learn different things about hospitality and food. We will also be able to deliver some of our makings to Leisure World shut ins. Basically, it will be an opportunity for all of us to have fun with food and to serve our wonderful community! Contact me by email or text with your interest and contact information if you want to join in the fun of the Art of cooking!

Doris LaMott Hoel

Chef LaMott

Personal Chef and Cooking Instructor www.ChefLaMott.com

651-247-6785

By Kaye West and Larry Caves

Basics: Doubling the Fun!

It can be very helpful to know how similar Cha Cha figures are to Rumba figures, so that when dancers know the figure in one rhythm, just a small difference allows them also to know the comparable figure in the other. Is Cha Cha rhythm too fast or difficult on a bum knee? Or does the fast pace tire one out? Simply dance Rumba when Cha Cha music is playing. It can even be possible for one partner to dance Cha Cha and the other simultaneously to dance Rumba!

Cha Cha Close Basic Movement

Previously we introduced the Cha Cha Close Basic Movement as defined in international style by the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) and frequently danced also in American style. We used round dance timing; in ballroom the same steps start just one count later, beginning on beat two of a measure. This figure is typically done when in Closed Position, hence the word “Close” as part of the label.

Though charted above as counts of the music, dancers might recognize that in Cha Cha there are two components: Rock – Recover (counts 1 and 2) and Chassé (counts 3 and 4). The Rock steps move in a particular direction (forward or back) on count one while leaving the other foot in place on the floor, so on the second count dancers can regain weight (recover) weight onto that foot. The second component has three changes of weight over two counts of music since count three is divided into two halves. In this case it is a Side Chassé.

Dancers can modify the Cha Cha figure to correspond with typical Rumba timing, so instead of a timing pattern QQQ/&Q it would become QQS by substituting the Side Chassé (Side/Close Side) component on counts 3/&4 in the Cha Cha for one Slow step in Rumba, requiring both counts 3 and 4 as described in the following chart (the third count is labeled the same in both charts to readily compare them).

After mastering the figure in Cha Cha, it is easy to learn the same figure in Rumba: Two for one!

Cha Cha Open Basic Movement

A second Cha Cha Basic is defined by WDSF, called the Open Basic Movement, which is often done when dancers have a Two-Handhold Position or Low Butterfly. Note that the timing pattern is identical to the Close Basic Movement, but the direction of the Chassé is Back and Forward instead of to the Side (though the direction of the Rock is the same).

Again, it is apparent that there are two components in each measure, and the Rock component is consistent in both styles (the Rock can be done either forward or back). However, in the Open Basic Movement, the Chassé component directions are either forward or back instead of to the side. There are still three changes of weight. The Chassés are called Forward Chassé and Back Chassé.

Since in Cha Cha forward or back steps are taken as if walking on a very narrow path (both feet placed nearly on the same track), in a Forward Chassé, after one step forward, the next change of weight has the leg crossing in back of the first step in action described as a lock. In a Back Chassé, after one step back, the next change of weight has the leg crossing in front of the first step, again in action called a lock. The Lock action occurs so quickly that the other foot is forced to move again in the same direction as the first step. Thus, a Forward Chassé is described as Forward/Cross in Back, Forward. A Back Chassé is described as Back/Cross in Front, Back. Again, the three changes of weight are made on two counts (the third count is divided in two).

In round dancing, both the Close Basic Movement and the Open Basic Movement are recognized and included in routines, sometimes even in the same dance, so it is helpful to learn both versions of basics and to be able to distinguish when to use which one!

To differentiate them when cued, the name for two measures of the Cha Cha Close Basic Movement (with the Chassé moving to the Side) is “Full Basic.” When just

one measure is included in a routine, it is cued “Half Basic.” It isn’t necessary to distinguish whether it is the first measure or the second measure of a “Full Basic” because the foot that is available to begin the figure (with the Rock) determines what dancers do: when one has the left foot free to begin the Half Basic, the direction of the Rock is forward. When the right begins the Half Basic, the direction of the Rock is back.

To distinguish it from the Closed Basic Movement version, the terms forward and back are included in the cue for the Open Basic Movement. When the Lead begins with the right foot, the directional words are reversed in the cue.

Again, these patterns can be adapted to Rumba in a similar process as that described above. One simply substitutes the Chassé component in each measure with one Slow step (which takes two counts).

When just one measure is required in a Rumba routine, in round dancing it is called Rock. Careful analysis of the chart reveals that the measures in “Basic Forward and Back” are simply

How Does This Knowledge Affect Dancing?

Knowing there are two basics in Cha Cha (one with the Chassé moving to the side and the other with the Chassé moving either forward or back) and that all three patterns can be adapted to Rumba timing gives dancers a great deal of variety! In social dancing the styles and the timing pattern can be selected at will. If dancers previously thought they were familiar with only one rhythm, their knowledge is doubled when applying their knowledge of one rhythm to the other. For a refresher of other Cha Cha figures which can be readily adapted to Rumba, consult Lesson 7 at home.csulb.edu/~kwest/wido/wi-do.html.

The knowledge can be helpful for round dancers so they can readily respond to cues: “Full Basic” and “Half Basic” mean the Chassé moves to the side. “Basic Forward and Back” or “Basic Back and Forward” indicates that the Rock portion of the figure moves in the named direction and the Chassés or the Slow step are also forward or back rather than to the side.

It also just enriches one’s understanding and appreciation of the variety of dancing to know how easily figures can be adapted on the dance floor!

The Artistic Journey of Harold Kraver MAY ART CHAPTER

By Linda Weinstock

Born in 1947 in Medina, Ohio, Harold Kraver’s artistic journey spans decades. After meeting his wife, Kay, at Miami University, he pursued a career in computer programming. Although art was always a passion, it wasn’t until his retirement in 2007 that he fully dedicated himself to creative pursuits.

Kraver’s artistic endeavors include oil painting, woodworking, and laser engraving. He’s particularly drawn to capturing memorable scenes and experiences, often incorporating subtle symbols, like small crosses, into his work. His artwork has evolved over the years, reflecting his growth as an artist and his love for nature, travel, and family.

As a member of the Leisure World Art Association, Kraver has taken classes from instructors like Lori Pilato. He’s also explored various mediums, including Plein Air painting and woodworking. One of his notable works, “The Night Cactus,” showcases his ability to capture the beauty of the desert landscape. Kraver’s artistic philosophy emphasizes the joy of creation and the value of “happy accidents.”

In addition to painting, Kraver has developed skills in woodworking, creating frames for his artwork and learning to work with a lathe. He’s also experimented with laser engraving and created Christmas ornaments from wooden discs. Kraver’s artwork reflects his life’s journey, and his story serves as a testament to the power of pursuing one’s passions, regardless of age or experience.

With a heart full of creativity and a mind full of wonder, Harold Kraver continues to explore new artistic endeavors. His artwork is a testament to the joy of creation and the beauty of the world around him. Whether through painting, woodworking, or laser engraving, Kraver’s artistic expression is a reflection of his love for life and his desire to create something meaningful.

Greetings Leisure World Residents from your Community Owned Real Estate Brokerage, ReMax Classic. We are the only real estate brokerage that contributes directly back to Leisure World Community Association through our real estate sales commissions.

As for this writing ReMax Classic year over year sales show an increase in the sale price of manors rose by 3%. Mortgage interest rates continue to be out of reach for some buyers and have hovered at 6.5% - 7% for some time. The experience and diligent efforts ReMax Classic agents possess is ideal to help you navigate for a successful real estate transaction.

The ReMax Classic office contributes back to Leisure World Community Association through our agents’ commissions. 50% of all real estate sales commissions in Leisure World are contributed directly to LWCA.

During the first 4 months of 2025, ReMax Classic completed 41 listing sides and 38 buyer representations for a total of 79 total sides. 2025 sales figures show the promise of a very lucrative year. This is a true testament to the quality of our agents.

We encourage all owners to stop by our office and receive a FREE Manor evaluation to find out your Manor’s value. The market continues to be a slight Seller’s market and knowing the value of your home is vital in making sound decisions.

As your trusted Brokerage, if you are thinking about selling your home, please don’t give away your equity. There are many cash buyers, and their offer may seem terrific but call ReMax Classic to get a second opinion before proceeding.

Warm regards, Mike

Ryan

Designated Broker Re/Max Classic

480-832-7451

65-year Anniversary

Gale & Karen Lane • 1857 Leisure World

On June 19, 1960, Gayle and Karen were married in Twin Falls, Idaho. That year the 19th was on Father’s Day. (Karen’s dad gave us a fun time every year our anniversary was on Father’s Day).

We met during our high school years in Twin Falls. When I asked Karen’s dad for permission to marry her, he said not until I had a full-time job able to support a family. Sometime later I answered a newspaper ad for a “Manager Trainee” for J.J. Newberry, 5-10-25, Company. I applied and got the job. A year later we got married in the Methodist Church.

A few months after that J.J. Newberry transferred us from Twin Falls, Idaho to Santa Monica, California. This move was like a second honeymoon for us.

We lived in a small apartment 4 blocks from the ocean. We walked to work, grocery store, and the beach. I worked myself up to store manager. I was moved around to various stores, all within driving distance from our apartment.

After a few years, a son and 2 daughters later, we moved back to Idaho, a better place to raise children. I worked in retail for several years. After leaving retail work, I went to work in wholesale for Idaho Candy Company (they are well known for their Idaho Spud Candy Bar).

After our children married and moved to other states, we made the decision to leave Idaho. So, after 50 years we moved to Leisure World. We have been here for 6 years. Best retirement choice ever. We love it here! We have made many friends and there are so many activities to keep us busy. We are never bored.

This is our Home!

M.E.'S CORNER OF BLESSINGS

Can you believe it? Six months already into the year! As the heat begins to be felt by those of us who face the Arizona summer, let us take the time to find a cool spot in our heads and hearts. Look back these past six months and think about all of the good things that have happened to you. Count those blessings.

Those of you who have had to face challenges, stop, and look around. I am sure you will find another person who has had to face an even greater challenge. Many of my dearest friends have experienced both blessings and challenges. Each of those women have had different coping strategies. They managed to conquer their fears and anger. They met their challenges head-on and won the battle. They brought to mind a banner I came across: “A strong woman knows she has strength enough for the journey, but a woman of strength knows it is in the journey where she will become strong.”

These women looked at life finding the positives. I am so proud to have them in my life. They enlighten me with their wisdom and experiences. They achieve happiness through their faith and their belief that happiness is achieved not about complaining about their troubles but giving thanks for all the troubles they don’t have.

As the heat of the season is upon us, I pray you find a refreshing coolness in a positive attitude and gratefulness for your blessings.

Mary Ellen doValle

By Andi Box

“Porcelain art is the proper name, but we say what we do is China painting,” Edie Pearcy, the Porcelain Painting Club president said. “It’s an art form, not a craft. But it’s a dying art.”

Pearcy said porcelain painting is a worldwide art form that can be traced back for centuries. What she likes about porcelain art is if you don’t like what you painted, you can wipe it off, because the paint never dries until the porcelain is fired. The porcelain can go through multiple paintings and firings until the artist feels like the work is complete.

Many of the colorful, exquisite, intricate art works completed by the club members are on display in the Rec. 1 glass cabinet and come in a myriad of forms. Pearcy began painting in 2009 and enjoys having an active role in Leisure World’s club. “You can come and sit and paint, and no one bothers you. But when asked, we give lots of suggestions and personal therapy suggestions. It’s a fun, friendly, and supportive group.”

Over the past 15 years, Pearcy has painted dishes, platters, eggs, tea pots, pitchers, cups, candy dishes, umbrella stands, outlet covers, lamps, and picture frames. “I do all kinds of crazy things,” she said.

Judy Harrington, another club member, walked me through the process she goes through with her pieces. She starts with a blank piece of porcelain and

Porcelain Perfection

thoroughly washes it. She then looks for a pattern, picture, or design that she would like to paint.

Using red tracing paper, she transfers the design to the porcelain and outlines it in a black pen. The porcelain is then fired, and the design is sanded to make sure all the lines are smooth. Once smooth, she begins painting with a small brush, about the size of an eyeliner brush.

Like Pearcy, Harrington also likes this style of artwork because she can wipe off paint and start over as many times as she chooses until she is satisfied. When I spoke with her, she was continuing to paint a cup with a fun picture of the wide-eyed rooster from the movie Moana, but she called it her “Zombii Chikin.”

Linda Robertson is new to the art, but she looks forward to picking up new skills. “I’m a beginner to this,” she said. “I’ve only been doing this since April. I like it, because it’s a small group that helps me grow in a specific art.”

She was working on the beginning of a plate with an intricate design of flowers. “This is going to be someone’s birthday cake plate. This will make sure they get the biggest piece.”

Diana Humphreys moved here from another retirement community, where she was a porcelain painting teacher, only she said the term in that community was a painting monitor. “I specialize mostly in ink, and I am teaching people here how to ink.” She, too, was working on an

intricate piece. “When finished, this will look like a stained-glass piece, just not as vibrant. The paints I’m using have a softer look.”

The club welcomes anyone interested in learning the art. No experience is necessary, just imagination and creativity.

Classes are held Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and open studio is Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Come check them out!

6,

The airborne assault into Normandy, as part of the D-Day allied invasion of Europe, was the largest use of airborne troops up to that time. Paratroopers of the U.S. 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, the British 6th Airborne Division, the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, and other attached Allied units took part in the assault. Numbering more than 13,000 men, the paratroopers were flown from bases in southern England to the Cotentin Peninsula in approximately 925 C-47 airplanes. An additional 4,000 men, consisting of glider infantry with supporting weapons, medical, and signal units were to arrive in 500 gliders later on D-Day to reinforce the paratroopers. The parachute troops were assigned what was probably the most difficult task of the initial operation - a night jump behind enemy lines five hours before the coastal landings.

To protect the invasion zone’s western extremity and to facilitate the “Utah” landing force’s movement into the Cotentin Peninsula, the U.S. 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions descended on the peninsula by parachute and glider in the early hours of D-Day. The paratroopers were badly scattered. Many were injured and killed

during the attack, and much of their equipment was lost, but the brave paratroopers fought fiercely, causing confusion among the German commanders and keeping the German’s troops occupied. Their efforts; hampered by harsh weather, darkness and disorganization, and initiative of resourceful Soldiers and leaders, ensured that the Utah Beach assault objectives were eventually accomplished. The British and Canadian attacks also accomplished their primary goal of securing the left flank of the invasion force.

(Retrieved from Army.mil)

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June Upcoming Movies & Classics

Upcoming movies you can catch outside the walls at theaters like Harkins, AMC, Regal, Majestic etc.

By: Barb E. Dawl

June 6: The Life of Chuck (R)

A life-affirming, genre-bending story based on Stephen King’s novella about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz.

June 13: How to Train Your Dragon (PG)

From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise.

Materialists (R)

A matchmaker’s lucrative business is complicated when she falls into a toxic love triangle that threatens her clients.

June 20: Elio (G)

For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers—in Disney and Pixar’s all-new movie “Elio,” the universe calls

back! The original feature film introduces Elio, an underdog with an active imagination who finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide.

June 27: F1 (NR)

From Apple Original Films and the filmmakers from Top Gun: Maverick comes F1®, starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski. The film is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Kosinski, famed Formula 1® driver Lewis Hamilton, Pitt, Jeremy Kleiner, Dede Gardner and Chad Oman. The highly anticipated Formula 1® racing feature stars Pitt as a former driver who returns to Formula 1®, alongside Damson Idris as his teammate at APXGP, a fictional team on the grid.

Harkins Tuesday Night Classics:

June 17: The Birdcage

June 24: The Goonies 40th Anniv.

AMC Theatres Special:

June 15: Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade

Tie-Dye Summer Fun with City of Mesa!

Saturday, June 28, 2025, 10:00 AM, Fremont Aquatic Complex, 1101 N. Power Rd, Mesa, AZ, 85205

Cost: $7, Contact: 480-644-7529 or aquatics@mesaaz.gov.

Bring your own white shirt out to Fremont pool for a chance to tie-dye your favorite design and stay cool in the pool! We have all the colors all you need to bring is yourself and a friend to enjoy this event at Fremont Aquatic Complex.

Maricopa County Library, Queen Creek Library June Adult Events

Maricopa County Library, Queen Creek Library offers a broad range of programs.

The Summer Reading Program begins June 1! This all ages program encourages everyone to read and log at least 20 minutes a day. Enter secret codes, attend programs, and complete challenges to earn more points! Prizes include a FREE book (or you can donate it), food coupons, state parks passes, and entrance into weekly drawing prizes at the Queen Creek Library. You can sign up online at maricopacountyreads.org or visit your library!

The Queen Creek Library offers FREE programs for people of all ages. Adult programs include social events, crafts, film and book discussions. Some of our upcoming June programs include: Senior Social Hour, Adults Can Color Too! (weekly adult craft), Mystery Book Club, and a Romance Book Club. We are open Monday thru Thursday from 9-8, and Saturday and Sunday from 9-5. We are happy to assist you with online

library resources, culture passes, and much more. To learn more about our programs, you can visit  www. mcldaz.org/queencreek or call 602-652-3000.

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.

June Adult Events

Registration may be required. Check online or call for details.

The Summer Reading Program begins June 1! This all-ages program encourages everyone to read and log at least 20 minutes a day. Enter secret codes, attend programs, and complete challenges to earn more points! Prizes include a FREE book (or you can donate it), food coupons, state park passes, and entrance into weekly drawing prizes at the Queen Creek Library. You can sign up online at maricopacountyreads.org or visit your library!

Adults Can Color Too!

Wednesday, June 4, 11, 18, 25

10:00-11:00 am

Coloring and fun art projects are not just for kids! Join us each week to try a different art style and create your own unique masterpiece. All materials will be provided. This program is for adults 18+.

Book ‘Em: A Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, June 11

12:30-1:30 pm

Do you love a good whodunit? Do you love the twists and turns of a good mystery? Join us to discuss a monthly mystery read! For this discussion we will discuss, “She’s Not Sorry” by Mary Kubica.

Puzzle Palooza

Thursday, June 19

6:00-7:30 pm

Do you love puzzles? Join us for some puzzle making and swapping! You can bring a puzzle to swap with someone else, or just come in to piece together provided puzzles. This event is for all ages and anyone looking to puzzle is welcome!

No registration is required and participants are welcome to come any time.

Come One Come All

Revel Surf Park

Revel Surf is proud to offer a variety of thrilling activities, entertainment, and great waves for surfers of all abilities and skill levels. Find a spot to unwind and kick back with your feet in the sand.

This new surf park offers

Surf Session

2-acre ‘A’ Frame surf lagoon featuring a natural and authentic ocean wave experience with a left and right peak and a variety of different wave types. Relax on the beach or cool off in the tide pool bath.

Stationary Deep-Water Wave

Learn to surf or perfect your technique with the up close and personal deepwater rapid wave. Featuring a skatey-surf feel and consistent 33 ft wave face for training and progression that’s sure to step up your game. Beach pass and access to our other amenities are included with the purchase of a unit wave session.

Beach Pass

Enjoy full access to our sandy shores with the Beach Pass. Unwind by the water, soak up the sun, and enjoy amenities like the Revel Rocks Diving Pool and Revel Skate. Whether you’re watching the surf lagoon action or simply savoring the vibrant atmosphere, it’s perfect for experiencing the beach without hitting the waves.

Revel Rocks

A jumping, diving, soaring, spectating extravaganza. Enjoy the thrill of cliff jumping platform heights ranging from 6 feet to 25 feet up! Access to the Revel Rocks is complimentary with the purchase of a surf session or beach pass.

Skate Flow Park

Cruise the skateboard flow park for a pre-surf warm up or simply enjoy some time on four wheels. The Revel Surf skate flow park is fun for all with mellow roll ins to corners and walls with coping.

The Beach Grill

Casual beach vibes with full-service dining and walk-up selfservice window. Our passion for exceptional food and a love for the ocean come together to create a culinary haven that delights the senses. Serving up delicious fresh eats packed full of flavor. Fullservice bar offering a wide range of alcoholic beverages including craft beers, fine wines, and expertly crafted cocktails and mocktails.

Photo Credit: Revel Surf Park

Where Are My Keys?

Have you ever:

- forgotten where you left your keys?

- found yourself wandering in a parking lot looking for your car?

- entered a room thinking, “What did I come in here for?”

- been unable to remember a close friend’s name?

If so, don’t despair. These brief, but frustrating, moments when your memory takes a holiday doesn’t mean you are losing your mind. Our brains don’t always function at their maximum potential.  Nevertheless, these incidents may leave you feeling uneasy, especially if you believe they are happening more often than they used to.

Your brain is constantly being bombarded with information which, if perceived as unimportant, is stored for only a few seconds.  It’s completely normal for non-critical information to quickly fade into obscurity.  With everything that’s going on around us, It’s easy to understand how your short-term memory can be challenged when you have a lot on your mind.  Losing your keys or forgetting why you entered a room often occurs because you simply haven’t taken the time to register the information as important.

On the other hand, remembering someone’s name, your address when you were a child, or the date of a loved one’s birthday is a function of more complex long term memory patterns. Accessing this information may be hazy at first recall but, ultimately, the stored information usually pops into conscious thought. How many times have you been baffled only to have the information “come to mind” later!

Memory patterns work by creating links between information we acquire genetically or learn environmentally in order to retain life experiences. When you were young and challenged daily in school to remember facts and figures, you used one of two techniques. If you “crammed” for exams, chances are you forgot the information pretty quickly after it was no longer needed.  But, if you took the time to visualize the words and concepts or made associations between different elements of what you had to remember, or used the information repetitively, it is probably still embedded in the memory center of your brain.

As we get older, accessing the deeper recesses of our memories can be more challenging.  But research reveals that in healthy individuals, memory gets worse only for people whose life is so routine they no longer experience daily memory enhancing events. Memory is like a muscle, if you don’t use it you will lose it. Crosswords and other puzzles, logic problems and games challenge our minds to use or create new memory patterns, and numerous books have been written about the power of mnemonics.  Mnemonics are the use of a variety of formulas, rhymes and association patterns to recall information you don’t want to forget and to sort what is and what isn’t important when it comes to the immense amount of data necessary to live in today’s world.  The rhyme, “i” before “e” except after “c” is an example of a mnemonic we use to help in spelling.

Since brain memory can’t be upgraded as quickly as computer memory, make it a priority to find ways to keep your brain active.  Challenge yourself to change the route you take to get somewhere.  If you are right-handed, attempt some tasks with your left hand (and vice versa). Begin to use your imagination and association patterns to create vivid stories and pictures about information you want to remember.  Instead of watching TV, pick up a book of fiction that keeps you engaged.

Years ago, after I sustained a concussion, I felt confused and out of sorts. My neurologist urged me to turn off the TV and, instead, start doing crosswords, sudoku, and other puzzles. Instead of diving into my favorite nonfiction reading sources he urged me to read fiction...  starting with John Grisham, James Patterson, and J. K. Rowling.  I added mysteries set in my hometown of Portland, OR where the author, Philip Margolin, brought my former city to life.  As he solved mysteries, the association between the stories set in places I was familiar with accelerated my recovery.  Cultivating and exercising our brains in different ways, and keeping them open to new experiences, can help improve memory as we get older.

As a retired pharmacist who is interested in the facts and fictions of medical based ads in print and on TV, I can assure you that heavily advertised memory enhancement drugs rarely get a thumbs up from professional review boards.  If you are considering natural supplements like ginseng and ginkgo baloba, do some research before spending your hard-earned money.

I don’t represent the company, but I strongly value the advice I get from an independent membership organization called Consumer Lab.  Like Consumer Reports does for cars and appliances,  ConsumerLab.com tests and evaluates the quality of health and nutrition products, including dietary supplements, energy products, and functional foods and I recommend them highly.

The bottom line is that the most important thing to stay mentally vibrant is to never stop challenging your mind.  Keep it busy and open to new experiences, and your memory can get remarkably better as you grow older.

Ronda Gates, MS is a Leisure World resident who has an eclectic education in the fields of pharmacy, nutrition, fitness and counseling. One of her many hobbies includes ferreting fact from fiction when it comes to health-related news.

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DIVAS ON A DIME Easy BBQ Chicken for a Crowd

Summer is a time when many families gather with a shared meal. This year, consider serving your guests a simple yet flavorful BBQ chicken that combines ease with taste, offering a budget-friendly way to celebrate the season with deliciousness.

Planning ahead is key to making a gathering both affordable and effortless. By creating a flavorful dry rub and sauce from scratch, plus pre-cooking the chicken, you’ll save time and stress. Simply reheat the chicken on the grill, and watch your guests bask in the glow of finger-licking, sauce-covered bliss.

For maximum flavor, dry brine your chicken pieces with the dry rub overnight. Then pre-bake the chicken in the oven to ensure it’s fully cooked. You can safely refrigerate the baked chicken for up to two days in an airtight container, keeping it fresh. When it’s time to grill, simply brush each piece with a generous coating of sauce and finish it off on the grill.

For budget-friendly entertaining, chicken leg quarters are the most affordable option. They cost less than thighs and drumsticks due to minimal processing. For even greater savings, buy them frozen in 10-pound bags, which typically contain 12-15 pieces. Just plan ahead for defrosting (about two days). You can cook them whole or cut them into pieces, depending on your preference.

Easy BBQ Chicken For A Crowd

Total Time: 90 minutes + dry brine 1 hour to overnight

Dry Rub Yield: 1 1/3 cups

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup paprika

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 teaspoon table salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

BBQ Sauce Yield: 2 1/4 cups

1 cup ketchup

1/2 cup prepared yellow mustard

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Chicken Yield: 10-15 servings

10 pounds bone-in dark meat chicken (drumsticks, thighs, or leg quarters)

Dry rub the chicken: In a small bowl, combine ingredients for the dry rub. Rub the mixture generously onto each piece of chicken. Allow the dry rub to set on the chicken for a minimum of 1 hour or ideally overnight before cooking.

Pre-bake the chicken: Preheat the oven to 325 F. Arrange the chicken in a single layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet or sheets. Place the baking sheet(s) in the oven and bake for 1 hour, or until the chicken is fully cooked. To check for doneness, use a meat thermometer -- it should reach 165 F.

After baking, remove the chicken from the oven and let it cool for about 15 minutes. At this point you can refrigerate the chicken for up to 2 days. Make the BBQ sauce: While the chicken rests, in a medium bowl, combine all the BBQ sauce ingredients. Stir until the brown sugar dissolves. Brush each piece of chicken liberally with BBQ sauce.

Prepare the grill: About 20 minutes before you’re ready to serve, preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.

Place the chicken on the grill, skin side down if applicable. Grill for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is heated through.

Serve immediately with additional BBQ sauce and enjoy!

Enjoy this summer with a delicious, affordable BBQ chicken recipe that’s sure to please. Enjoy the time with loved ones, savoring both the flavors and the memories we cherish.

Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime -- Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www.divasonadime.com and join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@divasonadime.com (c) 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.

Artistic Swimming Spectacles Entertained Ancient Rome

By: Sarah Pruitt via History.com

It’s been an Olympic event since 1984, but the sport formerly known as synchronized swimming, has ancient origins.

Before artistic swimming debuted as an Olympic discipline at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles, it was commonly associated not with the Olympics, but with the golden age of Hollywood. And, even earlier, artistic swimming performances entertained ancient Romans in the first century, A.D.

In 1944, MGM released Bathing Beauty, a Technicolor movie musical created especially for its star, Esther Williams. As a former national champion swimmer, Williams’ dreams of winning Olympic gold were dashed when the 1940 Olympics were canceled due to the outbreak of World War II

Over the next decade she would become one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars, thanks to a series of “aquamusicals” featuring elaborately costumed, staged and choreographed displays of what was then known as synchronized swimming and diving.

Roman Amphitheaters Staged Aquatic Dramas

But the roots of artistic swimming stretch back all the way to ancient Rome. Alongside the well-chronicled gladiatorial battles, Roman emperors also staged massive aquatic spectacles in man-made lakes and flooded amphitheaters in front of roaring crowds.

Many of these displays were reenactments of historic naval battles, known as naumachiae, including one designed to celebrate Julius Caesar’s military achievements in 46 B.C. However, according to a written account by the first-century A.D. poet Martial, at least one aquatic spectacle featured a group of female swimmers portraying Nereids, the sea nymphs of Greek mythology.

“Martial was a society poet—he cultivated patrons, of whom the most important was the emperor,” says Kathleen Coleman, the James Loeb Professor of the Classics at Harvard University. “His major output is from the reign of Domitian, who reigned from 81 to 96, and he published what have survived as 15 separate books of epigrams, of which the first may have been composed under Domitian’s predecessor, Titus. It survived in a very mutilated condition in a few manuscripts, but it contains the only actual evidence for what we might want to call synchronized swimming in the Roman world.”

In Epigram 30 of his Liber Spectaculorum, Martial writes of a nighttime display put on during Titus’ reign, during which a “well-trained group of Nereids were frolicking all over the water and describing richly varied patterns on the compliant waves.” His account goes on to describe seeing the shape of a trident, an anchor and “broad sails billowing in distinctive folds.” Coleman believes this refers to the Nereids’ performance of a type of aquatic ballet or miming of these formations on the surface of the water.

Roman Colosseum—Converted to Aquatic Center

Though it’s unclear exactly where this particular aquatic spectacle would have taken place, one likely location is the Colosseum, the giant amphitheater first constructed between A.D. 70–72 under Titus and Domitian’s father, Vespasian. If so, Coleman says the arena likely would have been flooded with water pumped from sources in the mountains near Rome via aqueducts.

Another possible location is the man-made lake created by an earlier Roman emperor, Augustus, on the other side of the Tiber River near Trastavere, where earlier stagings of naval battles were known to have been held.

As the Nereids were sea nymphs, daughters of the sea

god Nereus, the performers in this aquatic spectacle were most likely female, Coleman says. They also likely performed naked; as this would have been taboo in Roman culture, the performers may have been women of lower social stature, possibly even enslaved.

“It would seem completely contrary to the myth if they were clothed,” Coleman explains. “They may have been slaves, or maybe they rounded up freeborn prostitutes. There’s no evidence whatsoever [for who they might have been].”

Just as many of the naumachiae portrayed great sea battles from the ancient past, the performance by the Nereids likely served to link ancient Romans—and especially their emperors—to the myths that were so vital to their society and culture. Among the most famous Nereids were Amphitrite (wife of the sea god Poseidon and mother of Triton) and Thetis (mother of the hero Achilles), whom Martial specifically mentions in his account of the aquatic display.

“We put a very sharp line between myth and history, but we are in a sort of post-scientific age, whereas in antiquity, so much was inexplicable,” Coleman says. “The reenactments of these myths are a way of enlivening the myths, of bringing them right into your vision.”

The U.S. women’s artistic swimming team won the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This marks the first time since 2004 that Team USA earned an artistic swimming medal, and their best finish since 1996.

SUMMER DEALS!

Esther Williams appearing in the 1952 movie, Million Dollar Mermaid

Residence and Domicile TAX CORNER

By Ken Weinstock CPA, Leisure World resident

Residence and domicile affect which state tax return you are required to file. Although these two terms are related, they’re not the same.

What’s the difference between residence and domicile? Residence is where you live. Domicile is your true, fixed and permanent home. Sometimes it’s called your legal residence. It’s the place where you intend to return to whenever you are away. It’s your permanent home rather than a temporary home.

Some states use the words residence and domicile interchangeably while others make a distinction between the two. Most states determine residency for tax purposes by where you are domiciled, although it’s possible to be a resident for tax purposes even though you may be domiciled in another state.

For tax purposes you can have more than one residence at any one time. Many Leisure World residents also have a summer home where it’s cooler. But you can have only one domicile at a time. If you have just one home, it will most likely qualify as both your residence and your domicile.

What if you have more than one home or residence? Where should you file a resident state income tax return? Do you get to choose in which state to file? Can you be a resident of more than one state? Can you choose the state with the lower tax rate? (Hint: no, you can’t.)

There are various factors which are used to determine your residence for tax purposes. No one factor is determinative. All facts and circumstances are taken into account.

Here is a partial list of factors which affect residency for tax purposes.

• Where you spend most of your time during the year

• Where your driver’s license is issued and your vehicle is registered

• Where you are registered to vote

• Where your spouse and other family members live

• Where most of your social ties and health care professionals are located

Determining your residence for state income tax purposes is important because most states will tax all your income no matter where it’s earned if they consider you to be a resident. For example, if you’re an Arizona resident, Arizona will tax you on income from all sources even if it’s earned in another state.

Nonresidents of Arizona are generally subject to Arizona tax only on income earned from Arizona sources such as services performed in Arizona, rent from real property located in Arizona, the sale of real property located in Arizona and income from a business, trade or profession located in Arizona. Other states have similar reporting requirements for nonresidents.

An important distinction: non-earned income such as interest and dividend income is taxed to your state of residence, not to where the money or securities are located. Pension and retirement income is also taxed to your state of residence, not to where the pension benefits were earned.

Although many states have similar rules for filing a resident income tax return, the specific rules vary from state to state. Here are the rules certain states use to determine if you are a resident for tax purposes and subject to taxation by that state:

In Arizona every individual who is in the state for other than a temporary or transitory purpose is considered a resident. Also, if you are domiciled in Arizona but outside Arizona for a temporary or transitory purpose

you will be considered an Arizona resident. If you spend more than nine months of the taxable year within Arizona you are presumed to be a resident.

A Colorado resident is anyone who is domiciled in Colorado or who maintains a permanent place of abode in Colorado and who spends more than six months of the taxable year in Colorado.

An individual is an Iowa resident if the individual maintains a permanent place of abode within the state or the individual is domiciled in the state.

Minnesota residency is generally defined by domicile, or permanent residency, or the 183-day rule. If you occupy a residence in Minnesota and you spend at least 183 days in Minnesota, you are considered a Minnesota resident.

You are a resident of North Dakota for income tax purposes if you live in North Dakota full time or you maintain a home in North Dakota and spend more than seven months there.

South Dakota does not have an income tax and it’s easy to become a resident. But if you are domiciled in another state, that other state may consider you to be a resident for tax purposes.

Wisconsin defines a resident for tax purposes as a legal resident of Wisconsin who maintains their domicile in Wisconsin. It doesn’t matter whether they are physically present in Wisconsin or living outside of the state.

As you can see, determining your state of residence for tax purposes depends upon where you are domiciled and various state rules. Consult your tax professional if you’re not sure in which state you should be filing a resident tax return.

Avoid Common Mistakes: How to Choose the Right Executor for Your Estate

By: Rilus M. Dana

The executor, a pivotal figure in the management of your estate, holds the key to ensuring your wishes and intentions are faithfully carried out. Their role, when you are no longer present, is of utmost importance. A wellchosen executor can streamline the process, while a poor choice can lead to delays, disputes, higher costs, and added stress for your grieving loved ones.

What Does an Executor Do?

• File the Will with the Probate Court - They begin the legal process by submitting the Will to the appropriate court. If there’s no Will, the probate court will follow state intestacy laws and appoint an executor for you.

• Identify and Inventory Assets - Locates, catalogs, and acquires appraisals as needed for assets like bank accounts, real estate, and investments.

• Manage Debts and Expenses - Pays outstanding debts, loans, and taxes from the estate before distributing assets.

• Distribute Assets to Beneficiaries - Transfers or sells estate assets and ensures beneficiaries receive what they’re entitled to.

• Manage Paperwork and CommunicationMaintains detailed financial records, handles legal filings, and keeps beneficiaries informed throughout the process.

Mistakes

to Avoid When Choosing Your Executor

1. Choosing Based Solely on Family Ties

It’s understandable if your first choice to be executor is one of the people you trust the most, such as your spouse, children, or other family members. But you shouldn’t base your choice solely on this. Why? They may lack the skills needed to handle financial or legal matters, or emotional ties may cloud judgment and create family conflict.

How to Avoid: Choose someone with the necessary skills, such as financial management, legal knowledge, and organizational abilities, and the ability to remain impartial, even if it means looking

outside your immediate family.

2. Assigning Without Discussion

It’s common to assign an executor without discussing it with them first. Occasionally, the chosen executor is unwilling or incapable of taking on the role. If your chosen executor declines the role, a costly and time-consuming court intervention may be needed. Without discussing that you are appointing them, your executor will be unprepared and may get overwhelmed.

How to Avoid: Have a candid conversation with your chosen executor about the role and its responsibilities before finalizing your decision.

5. Underestimating the Time Commitment

3. Not Opting for Professional Options

This is a common mistake for large estates or those with complex assets. A family member or friend lacks the experience and expertise to handle intricate legal and financial matters effectively. Having them handle your estate may lead to mistakes and, consequently, disputes, unnecessary expenses, and delays.

How to Avoid: Consider appointing a corporate executor, such as a bank or trust company, or a professional, such as an attorney. These entities have the experience and expertise to handle complex estates and can provide impartial and efficient administration.

4. Not Naming a Backup

When you plan your estate, you must have a Plan B or even a Plan C. The person you chose may not be able or willing to serve when the time comes. When this happens, the court appoints an executor, delaying the probate process.

How to Avoid: Always designate at least one alternate executor in your Will.

Only a few consider that being an executor can be a time-consuming job, especially with large or complex estates. Appointing an executor with a busy life or significant obligations may mean they don’t have the time to tackle their executor responsibilities. If this is the case, they may neglect their estate administration tasks and cause delays. This could create additional stress for both the executor and everyone involved.

How to Avoid: Select someone who has the availability and willingness to dedicate the necessary time and effort to the role.

Choose the Right Executor for Your Estate with the Help of Rilus Law

With careful planning and the right choice, you can provide peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones. If you’re unsure where to begin, we’re here with expert support during your executor selection process. We’ve provided guidance to countless families and individuals with this decision over the years. Whether you’re just starting a plan or revisiting an old one, choose Rilus Law to guide you toward estate planning success!

- Rilus M. Dana, J.D. is the Managing Partner at Rilus Law, formerly Dana and Associates.

YOUR POCKETBOOK

Navigating New Distribution Rules with Inherited IRAs

An inherited individual retirement account (IRA) is a potential financial windfall that may create new opportunities to achieve your financial goals. If you are a beneficiary currently or expect to be one in the future, you should know recent legal changes on inherited IRAs can result in costly implications if not followed properly. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has clarified rules included in the SECURE Act (which Congress passed in 2019) that are important for IRA beneficiaries to understand. Read on to determine if these new rules are applicable to your situation.

Different beneficiaries have different rules. Spouse beneficiaries will ultimately have much more flexibility with how they utilize an inherited IRA. Spouses can spread withdrawals from the account over their lifetime or roll the funds into their own IRA. For most other beneficiaries, such as children or grandchildren, the rules are more rigid.

Non-spouse beneficiaries inheriting an IRA between 2020 and 2024 were required to withdraw all assets from the account within 10 years of the original account owner’s death.

2025’s new, more stringent rules. Those who inherit an IRA beginning in 2025 face more restrictions. In most cases, non-spouse beneficiaries must take annual IRA distributions from the inherited account. The annual distribution requirement applies if the account was inherited from an IRA owner who already reached the required minimum distribution (RMD) age before death, which under current law is age 73.

Annual distributions are determined using the IRS life expectancy calculation tables. The distribution must, at a minimum, equal this calculated distribution amount. The beneficiary can take larger distributions, but annual minimum withdrawal requirements must be met for

the first nine years. In year ten, the balance of the IRA must be distributed. Failure to withdraw at least the minimum amount can result in a penalty equal to 25% of the under-distributed amount. For example, if you are required to withdraw $20,000 from the inherited IRA, but only took a $10,000 distribution, you could be subject to a $2,500 penalty.

If the account was inherited from an owner who did not yet reach RMD age, the beneficiary still has 10 years to withdraw all the money. The beneficiary will also have the choice to determine how much and how often to do so. In addition, the new more stringent rules don’t apply to beneficiaries who are minor children, have a disability or chronic illness, or for IRAs held in certain trusts. If these exceptions are met, beneficiaries can “stretch” inherited IRA withdrawals over their lifetime. To determine if your inherited IRA is subject to new distribution rules, contact a financial advisor and tax professional.

Planning is even more critical. Withdrawals from an inherited traditional IRA result in more taxable income. Consider the financial and tax implications of your withdrawal strategy, including whether the distributions will change your tax bracket. Distributions could mean your income reaches thresholds that result in increased taxes, higher premiums for Marketplace health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act, or a higher tier for Medicare Part B and D premiums.

Contact your financial advisor to discuss the impact of an IRA you’ve already inherited or expect to in the future. With these 2025 rules, it’s vital to align IRA distributions with long-term goals, ensuring these assets support a meaningful financial legacy for future generations while avoiding common pitfalls in estate and tax planning.

Steven M. Rabin, CFP, CRPC, APMA, CDFA, ChFC, is Managing Director of Academy Advisors Wealth Management

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LIFE TRIBUTES

Charles F. Warren III Obituary

Charles F. Warren III, Manor 1148 born January 10, 1951 has passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025. He was a patient at the Montecito convalescent center. Charles survives by his sister Rhysa Davis and cousin conservator Ken La Carra. He was 74 years old.

Chuck, as his friends called him, was a guitarist and worked as a studio musician in LA for various bands like the Monkeys and The Wrecking Crew. His great uncle Harry Warren, composer and songwriter, suggested that he enter the music business. He did so at age 15 to help support his family. He was a graduate of Hollywood high school. In the early 1970s he left the music business to open a karate school. He held a black belt. He was a member of the Santa Monica Shelby Club, and he successfully restored two Shelby’s. Chuck worked briefly as a bodyguard for several actresses.

After the deaths of his mother Dorothy Thomas, a former Radio City Rockette Dancer; his grandmother Florence Thomas, a concert pianist; and his beloved Aunt Roberta Ralphs, a Santa Monica municipal court judge; He and his sister left Santa Monica, California and moved to Leisure World in 2011.

In keeping with his wishes there will be no memorial services. His remains will be cremated and the ashes spread on the graves of his mother and grandmother in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

This obituary was approved by Charles F. Warren’s cousin and conservator, Ken La Carra, (714) 580-6581, Email lacarraka@aol.com, 372 North Ash Street, Orange CA 92868.

This obituary was written and submitted by Thomas G. Russell, Manor 1556, 602228-9066.

Should Indoor Cats Wear Flea Collars?

By Sam Mazotta

DEAR

PAW’S CORNER: At my cat’s last veterinary visit, it was recommended that she wear a flea collar or get a monthly flea treatment. “Belle” is a completely indoor cat and has never had fleas. Why do I need to prevent her from getting them? -- Carla G., Gulf Shores, Alabama

DEAR CARLA: While it seems totally reasonable to not treat Belle for fleas, there is always a risk of getting them. This is the same logic behind routine vaccinations -- it’s unlikely that an indoor cat will be exposed to rabies, but there is always a chance.

I’ll give you a personal example. Last fall, I took care of a friend’s dog for a few weeks while they were away dealing with a family emergency. On the first day, I noticed that “Kerry” was chewing on his tail and his hair was almost gone at the base of his tail. I knew right away that he had fleas, and a visual check confirmed it. All of my pets are treated for fleas, even though my cat stays indoors. With my friend’s permission, I treated Kerry with a topical flea

treatment and kept him separated from the other pets for a few days until no live fleas could be found in his fur. I also monitored all my pets for fleas during his visit.

I hadn’t planned on Kerry arriving with fleas, but his owner had forgotten to give him his monthly flea treatment for a couple of months. This unplanned situation could have been a real problem for me and my pets.

There’s an old saying that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” and that is certainly the case with fleas, which can be hard to eliminate from your home once they get a foothold. There are many options today -- not just collars -- to prevent fleas from getting on your cat. Talk to your vet about the treatment they recommend for Belle.

Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner. com.

(c) 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.

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RECREATION, FITNESS AND GOLF

Midnight Confessions will be at Leisure World to get patriotic with us as we celebrate America’s birthday! It wouldn’t be a party without dancing and DINNER! Your ticket will include a lovely buffet with all our American favorites – pulled pork, corn, baked beans, potato salad, watermelon slices, Hawaiian rolls, and dessert. It will be a great night celebrating America the Beautiful, and we can’t wait to see you there! *If you would not like to participate in the dinner portion of the night, please arrive at 7:00 p.m.

Date: Fri., July 4

Time: 6:30 – 10:00 pm

Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima

Cost: $15 per person (includes dance, buffet dinner, and soda) *$10 per person without dinner (includes dance and refreshments)

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 26

Time: 2:00 pm

Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms

Cost: $6 per person

Instant

Pot Classes with Scott Immel

Enjoy an afternoon of easy cooking, as Trivia Host, Scott Immel demonstrates easy recipes to do in an Instant Pot. This class is perfect for those who would like to learn how to use an Instant Pot or would like to learn some tips and tricks. Scott will show one recipe and will allow tastings at the end. Registration required, space limited to 30 participants.

Date: Mon., June 30 & July 28

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 1 Banquet Room

Cost: Free

July Summer Social Not-So Newlywed Game & Apple Pie a la mode

Do you think you know everything about your life partner (or your closest friend) after all these years? Put your marriage and/or friendship to the test with Leisure World’s Not-so Newlywed Game! Everyone can play with their spouse or partner of choice. Just refresh your memories to hone your recall on things like “Where did you first meet?”, “How long have you been together or if friends, known each other?”, “Who is more high maintenance?”, and “Are they morning or night people?” With 2 rounds of fun and a whole lot of laughs, see if you and your spouse/friend can outscore the rest of the pairs to win a special prize. Sign up fast, only 8 partners can participate. Contestants are free admission with dessert provided.

Enjoy the entertainment from our very own Leisure World residents while enjoying a warm personal apple pie topped with ice cream and choice of toppings.

Date: Thurs., July 17

Time: 2:00 pm

Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Room

Cost: $6 per person | Contestants FREE

Deadline for contestants: Mon., July 14

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 Sale through Sept. 5

Community

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

Trivia Night

Moving to the Rec. 1 Ballroom until October

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: June 11 & 25, July 9 & 23

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima | Rec. 1 Ballroom

Cost: $2 per person

Date: Fri., June 6 & July 11

Grub and Groove

IS GRUB-N-GROOVE? Resident Run Event hosted once a month by Steve & Cathy Evangelesta GRUB - OPTIONAL Potluck OR bring your own food to enjoy at your table, starts at 4:30 .

Date: Sat., June 21

Time: 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Club Events: Purchase tickets through the Recreation Office!

COMMUNITY DANCE PARTIES

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 keep us rockin’ all night long here at Leisure World.

Date: Thurs., June 12

Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms

Cost: $8 in advance | $10 at event

Midnight Confessions 4th of July Dinner Dance: Red, White, and Blue Bash

Midnight Confessions will be at Leisure World to get patriotic with us as we celebrate America’s birthday! It wouldn’t be a party without dancing and DINNER! Your ticket will include a lovely buffet with all our American favorites – pulled pork, corn, baked beans, potato salad, watermelon slices, Hawaiian rolls, and dessert. It will be a great night celebrating America the Beautiful, and we can’t wait to see you there! *If you would not like to participate in the dinner portion of the night, please arrive at 7:00 p.m.

Date: Fri., July 4

Time: 6:30 – 10:00 pm

Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima

Cost: $15 per person (includes dance, buffet dinner, and soda)

*$10 per person without dinner (includes dance and refreshments)

June 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.

June 1

Rudy Rudy Ruettiger (Sean Astin ) wants to play football at the University of Notre Dame, but has neither the money for tuition nor the grades to qualify for a scholarship. Rudy redoubles his efforts to get out of the steel mill where his father works when his best friend (Christopher Reed) dies in an accident there. Overcoming his dyslexia thanks to his friend and tutor, D-Bob (Jon Favreau), Rudy gains admission to Notre Dame and begins to fight his way onto the school’s fabled football team.

June 8 Lion

Five year old Saroo gets lost on a train which takes him thousands of miles across India, away from home and family. Saroo must learn to survive alone in Kolkata, before ultimately being adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty-five years later, armed with only a handful of memories, his unwavering determination, and a revolutionary technology known as Google Earth, he sets out to find his lost family and finally return to his first home.

June 15 Mending The Line

After returning to the United States, a wounded veteran develops a friendship with a headstrong fly fisherman and a talented photographer turned librarian.

June 22 Find Me Falling

After a failed comeback album, a rock star retreats to a cliffside home on Cyprus, only to find his new life complicated by visitors, and an old flame.

June 29 True

Spirit

An Australian teenager plans to become the youngest sailor to have travelled the world alone. In doing so, the intrepid 16-year-old not only seeks to fulfil her dream, she also faces her greatest fears at the same time.

Classics of the Silver Screen Movie Night:

“Sudden

Fear” (1952)

Following a whirlwind courtship, acclaimed playwright Myra Hudson (Joan Crawford) marries Lester Blaine (Jack Palance), a slick actor she has just fired from her latest play. Shortly after the honeymoon, Myra overhears Lester and his lover, Irene (Gloria Grahame), plotting to murder the wealthy writer for her inheritance. Shattered by the revelation, Myra pulls herself together and hatches a revenge scheme. But can she go through with her violent plans?

Date: Tues., June 17

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 1 Theater

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!

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

Thanks to all who participated in the Leisure World

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

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

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

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

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.

Tickets will now be sold directly through Kindred Tours. For more information, and a complete listing of all that Kindred Tours has to offer, call the office to receive a free subscription to the monthly newsletter. You can reach Kindred Tours at 480-497-2478 or visit the website at www.kindredtours.com to book tours.

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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.

JUNE

Beach Blanket Bee-Bop at the Gaslight Theatre

June 1st, Sunday $138

Cheer the hero and boo the villain at the Gaslight Theatre, where musical comedy melodramas have been on the menu since 1977, and the audience is part of the show! Summertime in Surfside, California means hitting the beach, catching a wave, or a visit to the boardwalk. It’s the 1960’s; the sun always shines, and the surf is always up. However, dark clouds are forming on the horizon. Greedy developers threaten to demolish this very way of life. Can they be stopped? Will there be fun, romance and music along the way? Find out in Beach Blanket Bebop, it’s the swingin’est, surfin’est show yet! Located in the old Jerry Lewis Theatre in Tucson, the Gaslight is also home to the award-winning Little Anthony’s Diner, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self. Voted Tucson’s Best Diner, Little Anthony’s famously serves great sandwiches, pizza, fresh salads and so much more. Enjoy diner-style milkshakes, adult beverages, and fantastic desserts, all served throughout the show. The Gaslight Theatre experience is a BLAST! Don’t wait to make your reservations for this very popular tour.

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

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

MO TORCOACH TRIPS:

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 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.

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!

Into the Woods at Phoenix Theatre

June 12th, Thursday ........ $145

Once upon a time, deep in an enchanted forest, a web of familiar fairy tales began to weave in unexpected ways. Cinderella’s quest for love, Jack’s daring climbs up the beanstalk, Little Red’s encounter with the mischievous Wolf, and a Baker and his Wife’s yearning for a child — these beloved stories converged under the watchful eyes of the woods — and the Witch! But wishes, no matter how pure, often come at a cost. As the characters pursued their dreams, they soon discovered that every expected ever-after carried a twist, a ripple of consequences that challenged the very nature of their storybook endings. In this critically acclaimed musical masterpiece, venture forth on an odyssey that goes beyond the simple, “and they lived happily ever after.” Here, in the fictional yet insightful world of Into the Woods, you’ll see how a single choice can unravel the delicate threads of life itself. This matinee 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 lunch, on self, at the Miracle Mile Deli, prior to arriving at the theatre.

The Mogollon Rim & Woods Canyon Lake

June 16th, Monday .......... $137 Get ready to experience some of the most

far-reaching scenery in Arizona, from atop the Mogollon Rim. This is a land of extreme beauty and historical significance. Covered in forest and grassland, the Rim has been home to Native Americans, hunters, cowboys, pioneers, and farmers. A true geological wonder, the Rim stretches over 200 miles, sits 7,000 feet above sea level and presents a dramatic drop of 2,000 feet to the desert floor below. We’ll explore some of the most significant overlook points that the Rim has to offer—expansive views that stretch for miles and miles. We’ll visit historic Payson—the hub of Arizona’s Rim Country—where we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch, included, at Fargo’s Steakhouse. Back in the Transits, we’re off to Woods Canyon Lake. One of a series of canyon-bound lakes in Arizona’s beautiful Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, Woods Canyon Lake, sitting at an elevation of 7,500 feet, offers pleasant temperatures and a cool mountain breeze. We think this is the perfect setting for afternoon margaritas and picnic site relaxation or an easy nature walk. It’s gonna be fun!

Desert to Tall Pines & Bruzzi

Vineyard

June 19th, Thursday $140

Join us for an incredible summertime 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. Don’t miss it!

The 42nd Annual Prescott

Bluegrass Festival

June 22nd, Sunday ..........

$120

Whether you are a bluegrass lover, or new to the genre, the Prescott Bluegrass Festival should not be missed! Prescott’s elm-shaded courthouse plaza is the perfect venue for this incredible show. What started in the 1980’s as a fiddle contest dedicated to the local fiddlers has grown into one of the most prestigious Bluegrass Festival’s in the nation. The Prescott Bluegrass Festival offers their audiences quality entertainment with a line-up of performances that include traditional and contemporary, as well as bands that are national, regional and local. We’ll arrive early and make a little nest of our lawn chairs. Settle in for the show or venture out to explore Prescott’s historic Whiskey Row. Lunch is on self, with several great restaurants to choose from. This Kindred Tours annual trek should not be missed!

South Rim of the Grand Canyon

June 26th, Thursday ........ $125

One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, and the only natural wonder in the United States, the Grand Canyon can be experienced at four general destinations: the South Rim, Grand Canyon West, Grand Canyon East, and the North Rim. Considered by many to be the “true Grand Canyon,” Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim features the most accessible, deepest and widest views. We’ll arrive at the South Rim in time for lunch, on self, with several dining options to choose from—ranging from fine dining at the El Tovar, to the Maswik Food Court. After lunch we’ll explore spectacular views and important points of interest. We’ll be leaving a little earlier and arriving home a little later. Make a reservation and join us on this remarkable tour!

JULY

South Rim of the Grand Canyon June 26th, Thursday……………….….$125

One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, and the only natural wonder in the United States, the Grand Canyon can be experienced at four general destinations: the South Rim, Grand Canyon West, Grand Canyon East, and the North Rim. Considered by many to be the “true Grand Canyon,” Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim features the most accessible, deepest and widest views. We’ll arrive at the South Rim in time for lunch, on self, with several dining options to choose

important points of interest. We’ll be leaving a little earlier and arriving home a little later. Make a reservation and join us on this remarkable tour!

Bearizona

July 1st, Tuesday ............. $142 Journey with us to Williams, Arizona, home to Bearizona—Arizona’s premier wildlife park! We’ll enjoy a remarkable close-up experience with a wide variety of animals from the comfort of our own Transit vans, winding our way through 160 acres of Ponderosa pine forest. We’ll view bison, black bears, wolves and more—animals that are indigenous to North America— living comfortably in spacious, natural environments. Later enjoy a leisurely stroll through Fort Bearizona, a beautiful 20-acre walk-thru, offering an up-close experience with playful smaller animals. Lunch is on self, with two very different eateries to choose from, including Canyonlands—a 6,000 square foot themed restaurant—featuring soaring canyon walls and ancient ruins, a 25foot waterfall and breathtaking views of Bearizona’s jaguar exhibit. Canyonland’s menu runs from hickory smoked BBQ to fresh garden salads, gourmet burgers and more. If a quick bite is more to your liking, consider Bearizona Grille, offering outdoor deck dining and stadium favorites, such as hot dogs, cheesy nachos, soft pretzels and adult beverages. This tour is always a total blast and can be enjoyed all summer long!

Depart: NW 8 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

The Riordan Mansionm & Historic Flagstaff

July 7th, Monday............. $133

Brothers Timothy and Michael Riordan were members of a prominent Arizona Territory family—involved in lumber, railroads, cattle, banking, and politics. Sons of Irish immigrants, they moved to Flagstaff to run the local lumber mill, which was established to provide wood for the Transcontinental Railroad.

The Riordan brothers married two sisters, Caroline and Elizabeth Metz. Working together the brothers built two nearly identical Arts and Crafts style mansions, connected by a large billiards room for a total of over 13,000 square feet of living area and servants’ quarters, with each family living in one of the mansions. Charles Whittlesey, who was chief architect for the Santa Fe Railroad and designer of the Grand Canyon’s El Tovar Lodge, designed the state-of-the-art home in 1904, using

lived in the mansion until the 1980’s when the second generation gifted Arizona State Parks the property. Arizona State Parks received a warranty from the surviving members of the Riordan family, conveying the Riordan homes, most of the contents, such as the east and west wings of the mansion, and five acres of surrounding land for State Park purposes. The state park opened on August 4, 1983, to preserve and share the history of not just the Riordan family, but of the city of Flagstaff. We’ll also enjoy lunch, on self, in historic downtown Flagstaff, home to many wonderful restaurants, so there is sure to be something for everyone.

Mount Lemmon Scenic Byway

July 10th, Thursday $115

Join us on the relaxing ride up Sky Island Scenic Byway, a breathtaking 25-mile paved road that 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. 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.

Snowbowl’s Scenic Gondola Ride

July 17th, Thursday $135

We’re heading into the Flagstaff area to experience the exciting Snowbowl Scenic Gondola Ride to the top of Arizona! We’ll be transported 11,500 feet above sea level, while enjoying breathtaking views of Ponderosa Pine forest, the red

rocks of Sedona, dramatic volcanic cinder cones, and on a clear day, the Grand Canyon! The gondola ride offers wonderful opportunities for photography, wildlife observation, and a great escape from the heat of the Valley. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self at Snowbowl’s Agassiz Restaurant, offering a rustic atmosphere, additional outdoor seating, live music, a full bar, and a menu that runs from sandwiches and burgers to homemade soups and fresh salads. Reservations must be booked in advance. Don’t wait!

Meteor Crater & Barringer Space Museum

July 19th, Saturday $139

Over 50,000 years ago space and earth came together when a huge iron-nickel meteorite, approximately 150 feet wide and weighing several hundred thousand tons, impacted an area outside of Flagstaff, with a force 150 times greater than an atomic bomb. The result of this impact was devastation for miles and the creation of the giant bowl-shaped cavity we call Meteor Crater, which measures 550 feet deep and almost a mile wide. Today you can experience the Crater in an air-conditioned indoor viewing area, outside on one of the observation decks and self-guided trails, or on a guided tour along the rim. We’ll explore Meteor Crater Visitor Center, one of the most popular attractions in Northern Arizona. Discovery Center & Space Museum boasts handson exhibits and displays, where you can immerse yourself in the science and history of meteorite impacts around the world and we’ll enjoy Impact! Theater to learn about the history and geology of the crater. Before visiting Meteor Crater, we’ll enjoy lunch on self at the award-winning Turquoise Room at La Posada Hotel— the last of the great railroad hotels.

Trips and Tours continues on B12

Photo credit: Arizona Snowbowl. Scenic gondola ride at Snowbowl, Flagstaff.

Trips and Tours continued from B11

Considered to be the finest restaurant in the Four Corners Region, the Turquoise Room offers a fabulous and affordable lunch menu, reflecting the unique flavors of the Southwest. Join us for this remarkable tour!

Bryce Canyon & Zion National Parks

July 21st-24th, 2025

$949 Per Person (Based Upon Double Occupancy)

$273 (Single Supplement)

Day One: We’ll leave the Valley headed for Cameron Trading Post for lunch on self. Nestled along the Colorado River, just 30 minutes south of the Grand Canyon, this trading post has been catering to Arizona tourists since the early 1900’s, serving great food at moderate prices. After lunch it’s back in the Transits headed for Kanab, Utah—an incredibly scenic drive that takes us through Navajo land—with views of Marble Canyon, Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam and more. Well check into the Holiday Inn Express Kanab, take a moment to refresh and gather for our own Happy Hour, before setting out for dinner on self.

Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s back in the Transits and we’re headed for Zion National Park. Zion is a spectacular cliff and canyon landscape, a wondrous wilderness, including Kolob Arch, the world’s largest natural arch, with a span that measures 310 feet. Zion is rich with beautiful colors, breathtaking scenery and wildlife such as mule deer, golden eagles and mountain lions. We’ll spend a little time familiarizing ourselves with the area at the visitor’s center, before touring Zion from the comfort of a tram. Hop on, hop off as you wish. Later we’ll enjoy lunch on self, with two restaurants to choose from. Late afternoon we’ll return to our hotel and after a refresh, we’ll gather for our own Happy Hour before heading out for dinner on self.

Day Three: We’ll enjoy breakfast included at the hotel, and then it’s back in the Transits headed for Bryce Canyon National Park. The beauty of Bryce Canyon is beyond description. It has been called “a cave without a ceiling, a forest of stone.” We’ll tour Bryce from the comfort of our own vehicle before stopping for a delicious lunch, on self, at Ruby’s Inn—where we’ll have two restaurants to choose from and their menus offer something for everyone. Bryce Canyon is a series of natural amphitheaters, with thousands of multicolored rock pinnacles called “hoodoos.” We’ll travel the 20-mile paved highway along the rim, overlooking magnificent views of the natural structures that were carved by erosion into graceful forms that glow with various colors. Late afternoon we’ll return to our hotel and after a refresh, we’ll gather for our own Happy Hour, before setting out for dinner on self.

Day Four: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s bags out and we’re back in the Transits headed for home, with plenty of great stops and sightseeing along the way. We hope you’ll join us on this incredible journey into the majestic beauty of Southern Utah!

AUGUST

San Diego Summertime Getaway!

August 4th-7th, 2025

$999 Per Person (Based Double Occupancy) $263 (Single Supplement)

Day One: We’ll leave the Valley with plenty of pit stops on our way to Yuma, Arizona, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self. After lunch we’ll head for Alpine, California and the beautiful Viejas Casino Resort, our headquarters for the next three nights. The Viejas Resort offers three luxury hotel

towers, along with six restaurants, a lush pool and lounge area, an outlet shopping center, full-service spa and so much more. We’ll be offered $10 towards any of the Vieja food outlets, plus $25 in gambling bucks, per night, for the first two nights. We’ll check into our hotel rooms, enjoy dinner on self at the restaurant of your choice and have a free evening.

Day Two: We’ll enjoy breakfast on self at the hotel—a great opportunity to use your food outlet credit. After breakfast it’s back in the Transits, and we’ll head into downtown San Diego, where we’ll board Old Town Trolleys, an amazing way to experience San Diego’s most exciting attractions. We’ll do the loop together past Hotel del Coronado, Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, the Whaley House, Star of India— just to name a few—with a perfectly timed final stop at San Diego’s famous Little Italy, just in time for lunch on self. No San Diego tour would be complete without exploring this culinary hotspot—America’s biggest Little Italy! Known for its variety of restaurants, the vibrant streets of San Diego’s Italian quarter are not just lined with traditional pizza and pasta dishes, you’ll also find vegan options, juicy steaks, and so much more. Later we’ll set sail on a 2-hour narrated harbor cruise, aboard a yacht that offers both indoor and outdoor areas. We’ll explore more than 50 storied landmarks, we’ll cruise past Seaport Village, Shelter Island, Coronado Island, Point Loma, Cabrillo National Monument and more. We’ll encounter marine life and sea birds and enjoy remarkable photo opportunities. Late afternoon we’ll return to our hotel to enjoy an evening at leisure. Day Three: Breakfast is on self at the hotel, and we’ll again have $10 towards Viejas food outlets. After breakfast we’ll head out to explore historic Highway 101. Once the principal north/south route in California, with the construction of Interstate 5 in the 1960’s, most of Highway 101 was bypassed and barely affected by California’s explosive growth. Nowadays historic Highway 101 gives us a look back at California in its early days, and the entire 935-mile route has been given historic designation by the state of California. We’ll journey north on Highway 101, stopping to explore Del Mar, the destination of choice for movie stars and horse racing fans—offering beautiful beaches and a charming downtown. We’ll continue our journey north to Solano Beach, a small coastal community known for its unique shops and galleries. Public art is a passion in Solano Beach and we’ll enjoy the murals and architecture. From here we’ll make our way to Encinitas, known as the surf and flower capital of the world; then on to Carlsbad, home to beautiful sandy beaches and three really unique lagoons. Our next stop is Oceanside, where we’ll visit the Oceanside Pier, the longest over-the-water pier on the West Coast. We’ll enjoy a 360-degree view of the Pacific Ocean and coastline to the north and south. Along the way we’ll grab lunch on self, before arriving in La Jolla, known as “the jewel” of San Diego. Surrounded on three sides by the sea and backed by the slopes of Mt. Soledad, La Jolla’s gorgeous coastline is one of the most popular destinations in California. Later we’ll travel back to our hotel for dinner on self and a free evening.

Day Four: Breakfast is on self at the hotel, and after breakfast it’s bags out and we’re headed for home. We’ll enjoy plenty of great sightseeing and a stop for lunch on self along the way. This fun and affordable Summertime Getaway is a Kindred Tours Classic!

OCTOBER

Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway featuring Mesa Verde & Chaco Culture National Parks

October 20th-23rd, 2025

$949 Per Person (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $231 (Single Supplement)

The Trail of the Ancients is a modernday drive that connects the migration routes of America’s first peoples—the Ancestral Puebloans—who occupied a vast region of the American Southwest for over 2,000 years. The only National Scenic Byway that was designated primarily for its archaeological sites, the trail passes through some of the southwest’s most protected places. With no particular right or wrong way to explore this multistate trail—which the Federal Highway Administration says is 480 miles in total—we’ve planned a route that takes us through the trail’s most iconic sites, including Mesa Verde and Chaco Culture National Parks.

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 Chaco Culture National Park. Chaco Canyon is home to the densest and most exceptional concentration of pueblos in the American Southwest. The park preserves one of the most important pre-Columbian cultural and historical areas in the United States. Between 850 to 1250 CE (Common Era), Chaco Canyon was a major center of culture for the Ancient Pueblo Peoples. Chacoans quarried sandstone blocks and hauled timber from great distances, assembling fifteen major complexes that remained the largest buildings in North America until the 19th century. Many Chacoan buildings may have been aligned to capture the solar and lunar cycles, requiring generations of astronomical observations and centuries of skillfully coordinated construction. Climate change is thought to have led to the emigration of Chacoans and the eventual abandonment of the canyon, beginning with a fiftyyear drought commencing in 1130. Chaco

Canyon is a World Heritage Site and considered sacred ancestral homelands by the Hopi and Pueblo people, who maintain oral accounts of their historical migration from Chaco and their spiritual relationship to the land. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch, included, while exploring Chaco Canyon. Late afternoon we’ll head back to our hotel, and after a refresh we’ll gather for our own Happy Hour, included, before heading out to enjoy dinner on self.

Day Three: Breakfast is included at the hotel. Back in the Transits we’re headed for Mesa Verde National Park. For over 700 years, the Ancestral Pueblo people built thriving communities on the mesas and in the cliffs of Mesa Verde. Today, the park protects the rich cultural heritage of 27 Pueblos and Tribes and offers visitors a spectacular window into the past. This World Heritage Site and International Dark Sky Park is home to over a thousand species, including several that live nowhere else on earth. Early afternoon we’ll travel to historic Durango, Colorado, where we’ll enjoy lunch, on self, with several wonderful restaurants to choose from. Later we’ll visit Aztec Ruins National Monument, a Chaco Canyon outlier, home to some of the best-preserved Chacoan structures of its kind. We’ll learn about the ancestral Pueblo people in the park’s museum and explore the Aztec West great house to see exceptionally advanced architecture, original wooden beams, and a restored Great Kiva. Aztec Ruins is a deeply sacred place to many Indigenous peoples across the American Southwest. Early evening we’ll return to our hotel, and after a refresh we’ll gather for our own Happy Hour, included, before heading out to enjoy dinner on self.

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—the last of the great railroad hotels. The La Posada is home to the award winning Turquoise Room—said to be the best restaurant in the Four Corners region—offering an affordable lunch menu that features regional contemporary Southwestern Cuisine, with an occasional tribute to the great days of the Fred Harvey Company. We’re revving up our engines for this remarkable road trip and we’d love to have you join us!

Photo credit: Jose Escobar. One of the nearly countless scenic viewss in Zion National Park, Utah.

LEISURE WORLD AQUATIC & ATHLETIC SPORTS CLUB

July Group Exercise Class Registrations Begins Tuesday, June 3rd 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.

MEMBER HIGHLIGHT

We began traveling to Arizona, from Michigan in 2016, hoping to spend time getting some sun and visiting our son, who lives in Tempe with his wife.   We found a rental in Leisure world for the first time in March 2021.  One of the requirements for us spending an entire month in Arizona was easy access to pickleball courts and a nearby gym, and Leisure World offered both.

We joined the gym immediately, and soon discovered the gym was top notch.  We were happy to find the equipment in the gym was an upgrade from the equipment we use at our gym in Michigan.  The TRX classes are challenging and a great method of changing the routine.  Nancy keeps the TRX class moving and fun, visually un-shaken by the teasing she receives about her Boston accent.

Next, we joined the pickleball club and found the courts spotless and the players very competitive.  The paddles up and round robin play introduced us to many new friends, providing we kept our serves in and ran down the overhead lobs.

Impressed with the gym, pickleball, golf, and the clogging studio, we began attending open houses in 2022, while continuing to rent different manors for the months of January, February, and March. We purchased our home in 2024 and are thrilled to be part of this community.

Mike and Karen Rozelle

CLASS SPOTLIGHT

Barre Fitness

Sculpt, Strengthen, and Stretch — All in One Class

Looking for a workout that fuses ballet-inspired movement with the muscle-toning benefits of Pilates and the core strength of yoga? Barre Fitness might just be your new favorite way to break a sweat.

What is Barre?

Barre is a low-impact, high-intensity workout that uses small, controlled movements to target and tone muscles you didn’t even know you had. Set to energizing music, the class incorporates a mix of isometric exercises, light weights, and stretching—often using a ballet barre for support and stability.

Whether you’re new to fitness or a seasoned athlete,

Barre is easily modifiable for all levels.

Why You’ll Love It

• Build long, lean muscle without bulk

• Improve posture, flexibility, and balance

• Feel energized and empowered after every session

• Low impact, joint-friendly format

Ready to Try It?

Our Barre class is offered M/W/F at 10:00 am and taught by certified instructors who will guide you every step (and pulse!) of the way.

Grab your mat, bring your water, and meet us at the barre!

June Group Exercise Schedule*

FLEX/S&F/Renew

8:00 AM

9:00 AM

FIT (M/W/F)

FLEX/S&F/Renew

45 min - LVL 2 (Instructor–Nancy)

HydroRider (TUESDAY ONLY)

S&F/Renew 45min-LVL 2 (Instructor–Nancy)

Forever FIT (M/W/F)

FLEX/S&F/Renew 45 min - LVL

Aqua FIT (T/TH)

FLEX/S&F/Renew

45 min - LVL 2 (Instructor–Erica)

HydroRider (THURSDAY ONLY)

S&F/Renew 45min-LVL 2 (Instructor–Nancy)

Aqua FIT (M/W/F)

FLEX/S&F/Renew 45 min - LVL 2 (Instructor–Nancy)

(T/TH)

30 min - LVL 1 (Instructor–Efrain)

- LVL 1 (Instructor–Erica) 11:45 AM Fight Back Boxing (M/W)

FLEX/S&F/Renew

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

Mindful Movement: Chair Yoga (M/W) 30 min LVL1-2 (Instructor–Efrain)

Functional Circuit (M/W)

FLEX/S&F/Renew 45 min - LVL 3 (Instructor–Efrain)

TRX (T/TH)

FLEX/S&F/Renew 45 min - LVL 3 (Instructor–Nancy)

Mindful Movement: ChairYoga (M/W) 30 min LVL 1-2 (Instructor–Efrain) TRX (T/TH)

FLEX/S&F/Renew 45 min - LVL 3 (Instructor–Efrain)

FunctionalCircuit (M/W)

FLEX/S&F/Renew 45 min - LVL 3 (Instructor–Efrain)

ONLY)

FLEX/S&F/Renew LVL1-4

CLOGGING 11:45am–2:45pm (FRIDAY ONLY)

FLEX/S&F/Renew LVL1-4

CLOGGING

11:45am–2:45pm (FRIDAY ONLY) FLEX/S&F/Renew LVL1-4

Tai-ChiEasy (THURSDAY ONLY) 6wk Sesson May 8–June 12 45 min-LVL 1-4 (Instructor-Roxanne)

June Class Descriptions

Aqua Fit M/W/F 8:00AM - 8:45AM OR T/Th 8:00AM - 8:45AM - 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)

Clogging- Friday’s 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 11:45AM - 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 9:00AM - 9:45AM 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 M/W 3:00PM - 3:45 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 10:00AM - 10:45AM - 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 8:00AM - 8:45AM - Aqua cycling has become a fitness phenomenon because of the many incredible benefits - high caloric burn, lean muscle-building, increased circulation, with low impact on the joints. Aqua shoes required. $10/class or $30.00/month (S&F and Renew) Rec. 2 Therapy Pool

Mat Pilates T/Th 10:00AM - 10:45AM - 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 $20.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)

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 May 8 and ends June 12. $59 for an 6-week session/or $11 per session. (NO INSURANCE)

Strength & Balance M/W/F 11:00AM – 11:30AM, T/Th 11:00AM - 11:30AM 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. T/TH $5/class or $20/month OR M/W/F $5/class or $25.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)

Stretch & Shine T/TH 7:00AM - 7:45AM - 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)

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 T/TH 2:00PM - 2:45PM – TRX is a form of suspension training that uses body weight exercises to develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability, leveraging gravity and the user’s body weight with the TRX Suspension Trainer. $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)

• Schedule is subject to change. All classes need a minimum of 5 registered to proceed with class.

• Registration for JULY group exercise classes opens Tuesday, June 3, 2025

• No classes or personal training sessions on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

• 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 can please do so at the front desk of the administration building. All members and guests must sign-in on the computer at the fitness center desk.

• Aqua Fitness and Hydro Rider classes are subject to cancellation due to weather conditions. Residents enlisted in these classes will receive fitness credit for classes cancelled.

Attention Renew Active & Silver/Fit Members

Starting in January your insurance will cover 10 drop-in classes OR 10 visits to ONE class. This will include classes that are scheduled 3 times per week. Renew Active and Silver & Fit members that are registered for these classes can only attend 10 during the 4-week period to be covered with insurance. You CAN pay the DROP-IN FEE to attend the remainder of classes for that month.

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Tips to Stay Safe in the Sun: From Sunscreen to Sunglasses

Spending time outside is a great way to be physically active and reduce stress. You can work and play outside without raising your skin cancer risk by protecting your skin from the sun.

Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. UV rays are an invisible kind of radiation that comes from the sun, tanning beds, and sunlamps. UV rays can damage skin cells.

Protection from UV rays is important all year, not just during the summer. UV rays can reach you on cloudy and cool days, and they reflect off of surfaces like water, cement, sand, and snow. In the continental United States, UV rays tend to be strongest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daylight saving time (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. standard time).

The  UV Index forecasts the strength of UV rays each day. If the UV index is 3 or higher in your area, protect your skin from too much exposure to the sun.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Too much sun can cause skin cancer.

How to protect your skin from the sun

Shade

You can reduce your risk of sun damage and skin cancer by staying in the shade under an umbrella, tree, or other shelter. Your best bet to protect your skin is to use sunscreen or wear protective clothing when you’re outside—even when you’re in the shade.

Clothing

When possible, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants and skirts, which can provide protection from UV rays. If wearing this type of clothing isn’t practical, try to wear a T-shirt or a beach cover-up. Clothes made from tightly woven fabric offer the best protection. A wet T-shirt offers much less UV protection than a

dry one, and darker colors may offer more protection than lighter colors. Some clothing is certified under international standards as offering UV protection.

Hat

For the most protection, wear a hat that has a brim all the way around that shades your face, your ears, and the back of your neck. A tightly woven fabric, such as canvas, works best to protect your skin from UV rays. Avoid straw hats with holes that let sunlight through. A darker hat may offer more UV protection.

If you wear a baseball cap, you should also protect your ears and the back of your neck by wearing clothing that covers those areas, using sunscreen, or staying in the shade.

Sunglasses

Sunglasses protect your eyes from UV rays and reduce the risk of cataracts. They also protect the tender skin around your eyes from sun exposure.

Sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays offer the best protection. Most sunglasses sold in the United States, regardless of cost, meet this standard. Wraparound sunglasses work best because they block UV rays from sneaking in from the side.

Sunscreen

Put on broad spectrum sunscreen that filters out both

UVA and UVB rays and has an SPF of 15 or higher before you go outside. Don’t forget to put a thick layer on all exposed skin. Get help for hard-to-reach places like your back. And remember, sunscreen works best when combined with other options.

Sunscreen is not recommended for babies who are 6 months old or younger. The US Food and Drug Administration recommends keeping infants out of the sun during midday and using protective clothing if they have to be in the sun.

SPF. Sunscreens are assigned a sun protection factor (SPF), which is a number that rates how well they filter out UV rays. Higher numbers indicate more protection. You should use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF of 15 or higher.

Reapplication. Sunscreen wears off. Put it on again if you stay out in the sun for more than 2 hours and after swimming, sweating, or toweling off.

Expiration date. Check the sunscreen’s expiration date. Sunscreen without an expiration date has a shelf life of no more than 3 years. Its shelf life is shorter if it has been exposed to high temperatures.

Sun Safety Tips Videos

Dawn Holman, CDC Behavioral Scientist, talks about the importance of applying the following as a part of a sun safety strategy.

• Use Sunscreen.

• Wear a Hat.

• Seek Shade.

• Wear Clothing that Covers.

• Plan Activities for Morning, Late Afternoon and Evening.

https://www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/sun-safety/index. html

Belly Fat In Men: Why Weight Loss Matters

Carrying a few extra pounds isn’t uncommon, especially as people get older. But those pounds can lead to serious health risks. That’s particularly true if the weight is in the form of belly fat.

Belly fat is a more dangerous fat

Belly fat

The trouble with belly fat is that it’s not limited to the layer of padding just below the skin. That’s called subcutaneous fat. Belly fat also includes visceral fat. And that lies deep inside the abdomen and surrounds the internal organs.

Regardless of a person’s overall weight, having a large amount of belly fat raises the risk of:

• High blood pressure.

• An unhealthy amount of fat in the blood.

• Sleep apnea.

• Heart disease.

• High blood sugar and diabetes.

• Certain cancers.

• Stroke.

• Fatty liver.

• Early death from any cause.

The role of age and genetics

How much a person weighs depends in large part on four things:

• Calories taken in each day.

• Calories burned off each day.

• Age.

• Genetics.

People who regularly eat and drink more calories than they burn each day are more likely to gain extra weight, including belly fat.

Getting older also makes a difference. People lose muscle as they age. And the problem is worse for those who are not physically active. Loss of muscle mass decreases how quickly the body uses calories. That can make it more challenging to maintain a healthy weight. For example, when men are in their 50s, they need about 200 fewer calories a day than they do when they are in their 30s.

Genes can contribute to an individual’s chances of being overweight or obese too. It also plays a role in where the body stores fat.

Alcohol and belly fat

Drinking alcohol can lead to what’s sometimes called a beer belly, but beer alone isn’t to blame. Drinking too much alcohol of any kind can add to the problem. If you drink alcohol, do so only in moderation. For men, that means up to two drinks a day. The less a person drinks, the fewer calories, and the less likely belly fat will build up over time.

Finding your belly size

To see if your belly fat is a concern, measure your waist:

• Stand and place a tape measure around your bare

stomach, just above your hipbone.

• Pull the tape measure until it fits snugly, but it doesn’t push into the skin. Make sure the tape measure is level all the way around.

• Relax, exhale and measure your waist. Don’t suck in your stomach as you measure.

For men, a waist measurement of more than 40 inches (102 centimeters) signals an unhealthy amount of belly fat and a higher risk of health problems. In general, though, the greater the waist measurement, the higher the health risks.

Shrinking your middle

You can strengthen and tone abdominal muscles with crunches or other exercises focused on your belly. But doing those exercises alone won’t get rid of belly fat. The good news is that visceral fat responds to the same diet and exercise strategies that can help get rid of other extra pounds and lower total body fat. Try these tips:

• Eat a healthy diet. A healthy diet involves:

o Focusing on plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

o Choosing lean sources of protein, such as fish and low-fat dairy products.

o Limiting processed meats, as well as the saturated fat that’s found in meat and high-fat dairy products, such as cheese and butter.

o Choosing moderate amounts of

monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. They are found in fish, nuts and certain vegetable oils.

• Choose portion sizes wisely. Even when you’re making healthy choices, calories add up. At home, cut down your portion sizes. In restaurants, share meals. Or eat half a meal and take the rest home.

• Replace sugary drinks. Drink water or other beverages without sugar instead.

• Get active. For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends moderate aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, for at least 150 minutes a week or vigorous aerobic activity, such as jogging, for at least 75 minutes a week. Strength training exercises are recommended at least twice a week. If you want to lose weight or meet specific fitness goals, you might need to exercise more. There is some evidence that highintensity interval training (HIIT) can help reduce belly fat, as can strength training.

Losing belly fat takes effort and patience. To lose extra fat and keep it from coming back, aim for slow and steady weight loss. Ask your health care provider for help getting started and staying on track.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/menshealth/in-depth/belly-fat/art-20045685

Wall Pilates is taking social media by storm

And it may leave you wondering, what is it? Does it work?

The Wall Pilates sequence is a quick way to realign your body if you’ve been hunched over your desk or traveling because it re-establishes your connection to your center, relaxes your shoulders, and corrects poor posture. Joseph Pilates typically ended his classes against a wall to open the chest, strengthen the glutes and legs and restore the body to a lifted standing posture.

What is Wall Pilates?

Wall Pilates takes traditional Pilates exercises and puts them against a wall for additional support, balance, and added resistance. You’ll find familiar movements that you typically see on various apparatus like the Roll Up, Swan, Side Bend, Chest Expansion, adapted Reformer exercises and more.

Benefits of Wall Pilates

Wall Pilates is a much more intense workout than it appears to be because the wall becomes a teaching tool for your body to engage against, rather than relax and creates positive changes that stay with you for the rest of your day. Read on for more benefits:

• Full body strengthening with added resistance & stabilization. Preparing for a sport or activity?

Look no further than Wall Exercises. Joseph Pilates often had his clients prepare for ski season by holding squats at the wall to strengthen the legs while working the core. Wall squats have also been shown in research to be an incredibly powerful way to lower your blood pressure.

• Develop mind-body connection & gain an understanding of your body. Pilates helps you feel and understand your body so you can reconnect to it. By tuning in to your movement, you can quickly calm your nervous system and release unwanted tension. You’ll learn how to engage your core, decompress your spine and properly align your posture which prevents injuries and strain from the unconscious habits of daily life. So even when you

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BONUS:

20 for 20 Challenge for the entire month of June 20 minutes of exercise for 20 days

Pick up your calendar at the fitness desk

Monday, June 9 - Sports Court Power Walk th 8:30am - Meet at the Basketball Court

Tuesday, June 10 - Putting Challenge th 7:00am - 3:00pm - Fitness Center

Drop by the fitness center anytime during these hours

Wednesday, June 11 - Limitless Strength: Fit & Strong For Life th 1:00pm - Classroom (Free exercise class catered to men’s needs/wants)

Thursday, June 12 - Free Throw Challenge th 8:30am - Basketball Court

Friday, June 13 - Push up Challenge th 7:00am - 3:00pm - Fitness Center

Drop by the fitness center anytime during these hours

A raffle ticket will be given for each event you participate in with bonus tickets given for winning events.

look at screens all day, you don’t end up with a sore neck or back.

• No equipment? No mat? No problem! Wall Pilates takes your Pilates routine anywhere. All you need is yourself and a wall to get a head to toe full body workout. Wall Exercises are amazing for travel when you don’t want to get down on questionable hotel floors but still want to get a great workout.

• Stand taller with better posture. Performing exercises at the wall is the perfect way to stretch and builds better spinal alignment which is critical to good

posture. You’re also using your core muscles which alleviates back aches and stiffness.

https://pilatesology.com/2024/08/what-is-wall-pilatesdoes-it-work/

By Freddy Groves

Changes at the VA

Under the new presidential administration, and under the guidance of the new VA Secretary Doug Collins, the Department of Veterans Affairs has made several significant changes. The core mission: providing the best possible care and services to veterans, families, caregivers and survivors. As Secretary Collins said, “We have already stripped away many of the costly distractions that were coming between VA beneficiaries and the benefits they have earned.”

Here are a few examples:

What Collins called “DEI and gender ideology” has been taken off the table, saying that the “VA should not be in the business of helping people try to change their sex.” That’s going to save the VA $14 million.

Working from home is a no-no now, with a schedule being created to get everyone back in the office by summer. No more “phoning it in from home,” per Collins. And I have to agree -- service on the phone is much better when employees are in the office within earshot of colleagues.

When it comes to duplicate and unnecessary contracts, so far the VA has identified “hundreds of millions of dollars” that they can divert back to services for veterans. They’ll continue to take a look at the 130,000 VA contracts to see what further dollars they can save.

The modernization of the electronic

health record program was something that stalled over the last two years, but already, just since March, they’ve worked to be able to bring nine more medical facilities online by next year and all of them by 2031.

In his opinion piece and video, Collins addresses the pushback he’s gotten from various sources that only want the VA to keep going as before. Not going to happen, per Collins. His job is to work to put veterans first, and that’s what he intends to do.

The video Secretary Collins made can be found on his X (formerly known as Twitter) account. Or if you prefer to read it, search for his opinion piece “First 100 Days at VA: Putting Veterans First” at DCJournal.com.

(c) 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

Not Everyone Who Has Artery Blockages Requires Surgery

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have HIV and pulmonary hypertension. I was part of a research study, and a scan found blockages of about 50% in my carotid arteries. I’ve never had any symptoms or a stroke. Do I need to have surgery? -- V.P.

ANSWER: In general, screening for blockages in the carotid arteries that provide blood flow to the brain is not recommended, but occasionally, I do see people who get the diagnosis made as part of a study or as a result of a diagnostic test that was performed for some other reason. Screening means that there are no present symptoms, and the management of asymptomatic blockages is different from symptomatic ones.

Not everybody with blockages needs surgical intervention. Guidelines recommend against surgery in people with no symptoms who have less than 70% stenosis. Only when the blockage is greater than 70% is surgery considered.

Medical treatment is effective at reducing the risk of a stroke and includes a high dose of a potent statin agent, aspirin, the careful control of high blood pressure and diabetes (if appropriate), quitting smoking, a healthy diet (such as Mediterranean-style), regular exercise, and weight reduction in some people.

HIV itself increases the risk of stroke by about 40% compared to people

without HIV, so it is appropriate to be more aggressive at reducing risk factors. This is similar to what we see in people with chronic inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, who have a higher heart disease and stroke risk than what would be expected based on their other risk factors.

Your HIV provider may wish to consult an expert in cardiovascular disease prevention to help you reduce your stroke risk, although many HIV experts are also skilled primary care doctors themselves. Keeping HIV under control (ideally with no detectable virus) may help reduce inflammation and consequently bring down the additional risk of heart attack and stroke associated with HIV.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu.

(c) 2025 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

GOLF CLUBS

Heron Lakes Donut League

Submitted by Gwen Johnson 602-6893640

More winter visitors are heading to their summer homes. We wish all them a very nice summer and look forward to them coming back this fall. We all play the back nine only.

April 16 results :

• 1st place at 46 Barr and Pat Connelly, Gary and Bev Byrd.

• 2nd place at 48 Lynn Peters, Mary Bell.

• 3rd place at 49 Vince and Betty Horner, Denny McKaya, Greg Holl.

• 4th place at 51 Rich Mann, Janice Funke, Roger and Bev Dillon.

April 23 results:

• 1st place at 55 Mike and Lori Maliske, Gary and Bev Byrd.

• 2nd place at 59 Zane and Bonnie Anderson, Orlinda Kittredge, Sharon Cziok.

• 3rd place at 60 Dan and Debbie Dehne, Sue Ford.

• 4th place at 61 Don and Mary Paulson, Jan Rydalch, Betty Horner.

April 30 results:

• 1st place at 22 Duane Dehne, Gwen Johnson, Bob and Kay Richey.

• 2nd place at 22 Bill and Janice Funke, Ben Boss

• 3rd place at 23 Vince and Betty Horner, Gary and Bev Byrd.

May 7 results:

• 1st place at 21 Bill and Janice Funke, Gay and Bev Byrd.

• 2nd place at 22 Dan and Debbie Dehne, Mario Lachance, Carla Wiznia

• 3rd place at 24 Duane Dehne, Gwen Johnson, George and Sheri Chrouser.

Heron Lakes

Ladies 9 Hole League

Submitted by: Mary Paulson

The Heron Lakes Ladies 9 Hole League ended in April for the 2024-2025 golf season. League play for the 20250226 season will resume on November 4, 2025.

During May through October 7th, we will continue to golf “Just for Fun”. Any ladies who are not a member and may be interested in joining the league for next season are welcome to join us on Tuesday mornings at 7:00. The weekly sign-up sheet is in the Rec 3 Club Room.

April Golf Results

• April 1, 2025 (Step Aside Scramble)

• 1st place at 17.25 - Betty Horner, Sandy Brayton, Peggy Babb, Rita Simpson

• 2nd place at 18.75 - Ginny Hoyt, Ann Moskal, Mary Bell

• 3rd place at 19.25 - Karen Jacoby, Kris French, Becky Gamble, Sheri Chrouser

• 4th place at 19.5 - Janice Funke, Marsha Dalling, Lyn Erickson, Pat Connelly

April, 8, 2025 (Fun Day)

• 1st place at 14.25 - Janice Funke, Ginger Kuemmerle, Connie Richert, Denise Haala

• 2nd place at 15.75 - Lori Maliske, Sharon Maclachlan, Nita Calow, Lynn Peters

• 3rd place at 16 - Betty Horner, Gwen Johnson, Punk Salberg

April, 15, 2025 (Roll the Dice)

• 1st place at 26 - Minde Strief, Sandy Brayton, Lyn Erickson, Debbie Dehne

• 2nd place at 29 (card playoff) - Pam Schmitt, Isla Law, Mary Paulson, Orlinda Kittredge (blind draw)

• 3rd place at 29 - Jullie Hoffman, Kris French, Kay Anderson, Pat Connelly

• 4th place at 30 - Janice Funke, Lori Maliske, Bev Dillon, Penny KurinecLink

April, 22, 2025 (2 Net)

• 1st place at 44 -Orlinda Kittredge, Marsha Dalling, Jan Zale, Debbie Dehne

• 2nd place at 46 - Connie Richert, Mary Paulson, Sandy Brayton, Penny Kurinec-Link

• 3rd place at 50 - Jan Rydalch, Gwen Johnson, Denise Haala, Bev Dillon (blind draw)

• 4th place at 52 (card playoff) - Janice Funke, Kris French, Nita Calow, Vicky Hauflaire

April, 29, 2025 (3 Blind Mice)

• 1st place at 79 - Betty Horner, Bev Byrd, Sue Paitel, Pat Connelly (blind draw)

• 2nd place at 82 – Sandy Brayton, Kay Richey, Bev Dillon, Debbie Dehne

• 3rd place at 83 – Janice Funke, Gwen Johnson, Vicky Hauflaire, Pat Connelly

Heron Lakes Men’s 18 Hole League

April League Play Results

Submitted by: Don Paulson

The Heron Lakes Men’s 18 Hole League (Monday):

Many of our league members are returning to their summer homes but it is never too late to join our league as we

Leisure World Golf Staff

continue to play throughout the summer for those that are here. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Bill Dalling (will4law@gmail.com).

April 7, 2025 – 1 Net Even / 3 Net Odd

• 1st Place at 105 – Jeff York, Rich Gamble, John Fleming, Larry Ziehm

• 2nd Place at 111 – Tom Markley, Ken Meidl, Doug Atnip, Joel Westphal, Vern Monson, Larry Bowers, Rich Blum, Don Paulson

April 14, 2025 – 2 Man Team – 1 Net

• 1st Place at 52 – Doug Atnip, Jim Gardin

• 2nd Place at 54 – Greg Holl, Don Paulson

• 3rd Place at 56 – John Fleming, Tomy Mitchell, Jim Greene, Joel Westphal

• 5th Place at 58 – Tom Markley, Denny McKay, Wayne Richert, Ken Meidl, John Mullen, John Erickson, Bill Dalling, Tim Bauer

April 21, 2025 – 2 Net

• 1st Place at 101 – Doug Atnip, Jim Gardin, Ken Steele, Tomy Mitchell

• 2nd Place at 102 – Jim Greene, Ken Meidl, Ted Jackson, Don Paulson

• 3rd Place at 108 – John Mullen, Gary Byrd, Tom Markley, Larry Ziehm, Vern Monson, Larry Schmitt, Jeff York, Joel Westphal

April 28, 2025 – 3 Net

• 1st Place at 172 – Jeff York, Gary Byrd, Tom Markley, Larry Ziehm

• 2nd Place at 174 – Ted Jackson, Joe Vitetta, John Mullen, Jim Gardin

• 3rd Place at 178 – Ben Boss, Ken Meidl, Wayne Richert, Jim Green

The Heron Lakes Men’s 9 Hole League (Thursday):

Many of our league members are re-

turning to their summer homes but 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 Bill Dalling (will4law@gmail.com).

April 3, 2025 – 1 Net Even / 2 Net

Odd

• 1st Place tie at 38 – Ted Jackson, Robert Hoyt, Ken Meidl, Bob Richey

• 1st Place tie at 41 – Shane Budvarson, Bill Brayton, Jack Dechellis, Don Paulson (BD)

• 3rd Place tie at 43 – Duane Dehne, Joel Westphal, Larry Ziehm, Don Paulson (BD)

• 3rd Place tie at 43 – Dave Babb, Jim Nell, Bill Klepacki, Larry Miller

April 10, 2025 – 3-3-3

• 1st Place tie at 50 – Duane Dehne, Bill Brayton, Larry Bowers, Robert Hoyt

• 1st Place tie at 50 – Rich Gamble, Don Paulson, Ben Boss, Butch Lang

• 3rd Place at 51 – Herb Fish, Jeff York, Gary Byrd

• 4th Place at 52 – Rich Blum, Ken Meidl, Tim Bauer, Larry Miller

April 17, 2025 – 2 Net

• 1st Place tie at 59 – Bill Dalling, Robert Strief, John Erickson, Denny McKay, Jim Greene, Jim Gardin, Mike Hoffman, Larry Ziehm, Larry Schmitt

• 4th Place at 61 – George Chrouser, Herb Fish, Duane Dehne

• 5th Place at 62 – Rich Blum, Rod Heim, Larry Miller

April 24, 2025 – 2 Net Par 3’s / 1 Net Par 4’s

• 1st Place at 38 – Rich Blum, Don Paulson, Duane Dehne, Roger Dillon

• 2nd Place tie at 39 – Ben Boss, Jim Greene, Joe Vitetta, Joel Westphal (BD)

• 2nd Place tie at 39 – Wayne Richert, Denny McKay, Ken Meidl, Dave Foley

Shane Romesburg Golf Operations Manager

Dan Yoder Head Golf Pro

Jedd Helgestad Assistant Golf Pro

On the Move

CLUBS

Thursday Morning Lady Billiard Players

Submitted by Carolin Lowy

It is June and the temperature is getting hotter outside but the air conditioning in the Billiard Room at Rec.1 provides a cool place to visit. Every Thursday morning, we meet at 8.30 a.m. to enjoy ninety minutes of regular pool. All levels of skills are more than welcome. The only people missing are YOU! The billiard room has a good selection of cue sticks and if you have never played before we will help you get started. Already a pro? Come show us your skills!

Need to know more, give me a call, Carolin Lowy: 480-641-4626.

LGBTQ+ Get-Together

We’re having our quarterly informal gathering for the Leisure World LGBTQ+ and Allies group. The next get-together will be at Manor 2486, and it will be a Potluck. Bring your own drinks. Please RSVP if you plan on coming so we can get a headcount. Thanks!

Location: Manor 2486

Date: June 21, 2025

Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm RSVP: tony8472@gmail.com

Leisure World Christian Fellowship Bible Study

Submitted by Mary Louise Hendricksen

During the month of June 2025, the Christian Fellowship Bible Study Club will be showing weekly free Christian movies on each Thursday in the Rec. 1 Theater at 10:00 am. All are welcome to attend. For

any questions, you may contact Dave Speyer at Manor 751. Phone 909-915-8809.

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, 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 summer meeting/s will be held via Zoom.

Please contact Frank Jacoby (frankjacoby4@gmail. com) or 248-535-5456 for more information or an invitation to a summer meeting. Our meeting focus on analysis of our portfolio as well as easy techniques for critical evaluation of hot new stock tips.

Republican Club

by Diane Andersen

Our motto is “Educate, Encourage and Inspire.”

This month’s club meeting will take place June 16 at 7:00 pm in the Recreation 2 Hopi/Pima Ballroom. It will be a festive event with a celebration for Flag Day and Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s Birthday. Kennedy Cooper will

be here to sing the National Anthem. Free Ice cream sundaes will be served, and a special guest speaker will be here as well.

The club will be on recess July and August so please attend this event before we go on summer vacation! 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.

Leisure World’s Singles Group Stepping Out Lively Outlook

SOLO JUNE Calendar Tuesday, June 3, Solo Breakfast at Cafe, Rec. 2, 7:30am

• Monday, June 9, Solo Lunch at Cafe, Rec. 2, 11:00

**

• Tuesday, June 10 Breakfast at Cafe, Rec. 2, 7:30am

• Wednesday, June 11. OOW Lunch, French Toast, noon+**

• Wednesday, June 11, Trivia, Rec. 1 Ballroom, 6pm $2. **

• Sunday, June 15, HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

• Tuesday, June 17, Solo Breakfast at Cafe, Rec. 2, 7:30 am

• Thursday, June 19, FOURTH ANNIVERSARY POTLUCK, **

• 5PM, Club room, Rec. 1, Fried and Grilled chicken, cake and ice cream furnished along with tableware, bring a comlimentary dish to share, $3. for expenses.

• Monday, June 23, Solo lunch in Cafe, Rec. 2, 11am **

• Tuesday, June 24, Breakfast at Cafe, Rec. 2, 7:30am

• Wednesday, June 25, Trivia, Rec. 1, Ballroom, 6pm $2.**

** means reservations are necessary, when we get numbers we can decide who will drive and car pool Solo@theSpeamans.com

Question, comments, Barbara Peters 309-215-7203 Manor 2114

7:00 a.m. Early

REGULAR WEEKLY EVENTS JUNE 2025

Stretch (BR)

8:00 a.m. Yoga (PIMA)

9:00 a.m. Glass Program (CER/SG)

9:00 a.m. Lawn Bowls Play (LBG)

9:00 a.m. Pottery Class (POT)

9:00 a.m. Twiddlers (FA)

10:00 a.m. Computer Lab Open (CC)

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)

TUESDAY

8:00 a.m. Table Tennis (PIMA)

9:00 a.m. Swim Exercise (P)

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)

12:00 p.m. Pinochle (QCR)

12:30 p.m. ACBL Bridge (CLR)

1:00 p.m. Hand and Foot (LC)

2:00 p.m. Water Volleyball (P)

3:30 p.m. Music Makers (MR)

6:00 p.m Dealer’s Choice Poker (NAV)

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)

9:00 a.m. Swim Exercise (P)

9:00 a.m. Glass Program (CER/SG)

9:00 a.m. Lawn Bowls Play (LBG)

9:00 a.m. Porcelain Painting (POT)

10:00 a.m. Computer Lab Open (CC)

12:00 p.m. Mexican Train (LC)

12:00 p.m. Happy Ladies Bridge (APA)

12:00 p.m. Pottery Open Studio (POT)

12:00 p.m. Pinochle (QCR)

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. Swim Exercise (P)

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)

2:00 p.m. Water Volleyball (P)

4:00 p.m. Chess (LC)

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. Lawn Bowls Play (LBG)

9:00 a.m. Swim Exercise (P)

9:00

SATURDAY

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.

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. 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, 12:00 a.m. Year-round.

Bunco

Bunco meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month in the Club Room at Rec 1, all year round. It’s a very easy game to learn, so if you haven’t played before, come and try it. We start promptly at 6:30 pm, so please be there by 6:15 pm. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Our next game will be on Tuesday, June 3rd. Please wear your name tag if you have one. The cost is $3.00 per person and all money collected is paid out in prizes. Please don’t bring anything larger than a $5 bill as we may not be able to make change. For more information, call Laura Krever at 310-916-8105 or Dana Bourque at 602-757-4348

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

Leisure World Scrabble Club

Submitted by Carolin Lowy

It is June already and the warm weather is surely here. So how about joining with a cool group of residents and friends for spelling games played strictly for fun. Monday evenings at 6.00 p.m. we meet in the Lakeside Club House to play Scrabble or Upwords.

The Scrabble Club has everything on hand including game boards, score sheets and official Scrabble Dictionaries and Word Lists to help us have find words to fit the tiles on our racks.

Oh yes, we also have a selection of candy to sweeten the evening. Everyone is welcome. If you need to know more, give me a call Carolin Lowy 480-641-4626.

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.

Leisure World Cloggers

Submitted by Joyce Loland

The Leisure World Cloggers dance every Friday afternoon throughout the summer. It’s a time for practicing familiar steps and dances and also for learning new ones. This great exercise for body and mind takes place in a comfortable air-conditioned room under the able instruction of Dan Rowan and Cathy Martin. The variety of music keeps the class stimulating and satisfying. Class meets from 11:45-2:45 in the classroom next to the Fitness Center. Each session begins with beginner steps and then progresses in difficulty. The last hour is an introduction to high intermediate steps.

Sign up for clogging in the Fitness Center or online if you are a Leisure World resident. Cost is $30 per month. If you prefer, pay a $5 per hour drop-in fee. And the first Beginners lesson is free -- just ask an instructor for the coupon.

You are invited to drop by any Friday afternoon to see what clogging is like. The fun, non-threatening environment makes this form of exercise very appealing. No experience

Casual Aires

Submitted by Allen Cziok

Greetings Casual-Aires members and friends. I hope you are enjoying fine weather and good times wherever you might be.

Thanks to all who have renewed their club membership and welcome to new members. We invite all Leisure World residents to join our dinner dance club. In the fall, come and see what we are all about. You will find many of your friends are already members.

Our annual dues are $330 per couple or $165 for single members. Our season includes four dinner dances with high quality sit-down meals and the best live rock or country musicians in the Valley.

If you would like to renew before you leave for the summer, or if you would like to inquire about CasualAires membership, please contact Bill and Anne Daley via casualairesmembership@gmail.com.

If you are ready to offer your talents and ideas for making our dinner dance parties higher quality and more fun, please contact a member of our executive team.

Moonlight Serenade Dance Club

Submitted by Mary Cartner

Warm, warmer, warmest... Arizona’s months of summer are upon us. For those who attended the successful past Silver season of MSDC however, treasured memories of its elegance and class foster a reverie enjoyable in the cool of stunning sunsets over a tall glass of Arizona sun tea.

There is always a reason to dance, even if only in our dreams. Don’t miss out on next fall’s opportunity to dance the night away to big band sound and make your dreams danceable memories. Next year’s dances will be 11/15/2025, 1/17/2026, 2/28/2026, and 3/21/2026. Please send in your membership dues now to secure your meal and table preference and to ensure the continuance of this very unique Club. It’s a great value for $320/couple!

We are eager to see our many regular members return refreshed, smiling, and ready to dance as well as welcome the lucky new attendees! Consider gifting a dance to some lucky couple.

Are you interested in being a volunteer? Short-term projects to fit your schedule are available.

Visit the MSDC website: https://moonlightserenade. yolasite.com.

For information on membership contact: joyk3048@ gmail.com; or Jerry: jerrymundell45@gmail.com.

Shall We Round Dance Club

Submitted by Kaye West

Lee Boyle maintains our local round dance schedule at rounddancing.azphx.com, though there are limited activities in June: Chuck Weiss continues his Friday mornings; there are also prerounds/rounds between tips at Valley Squares (Mondays) and Checkmates (Wednesdays). Consequently, some are traveling for other round dance opportunities!

There are weekend festivals in West Columbia SC, Spokane Valley WA (featuring Randy and Rose Wulf), and Hesselbery, Germany. Additionally, the Roundalab Convention (dancers as well as teachers welcome) will be held in Little Rock, AR; the 74th National Square and Round Dance Convention (with three levels of round dancing all day, every day) is in Shreveport, LA, and Bill and Carol Goss are beginning their second Choreographers School in Bossier City, LA. Details are available to members at icbda.com.

Meanwhile, enjoy social dancing at the Red Mountain Senior Center (Wednesdays 1-3) and at SVE (Reign ‘n Country) the 1sr, 3rd, and 5th Monday nights.

Summer is a good time to encourage friends to dance or even to teach yourself! Need inspiration? Go to home.csulb.edu/~kwest/wido/wi-do.html to find stepby-step lessons!

Let’s get the whole world dancing! It keeps the body, mind, and soul healthy and happy!

SPORTS CLUBS

Leisure World Gun Club

“Spring has sprung. Fall hasn’t yet fell. Summer is here. And it’s hotter than...” Well. You know the rest. (“Usual”). And despite the weather, The Leisure World Gun Club will continue with its usual monthly scheduled events. Consider joining us at the Rio Salado Sportsman Club, Usery Pass Shooting Range, 3560 Usery Pass Rd., Mesa for any of the following activities. RIMFIRE PISTOL- June 11th (second Wednesday of the month). Meet at the RSSC Pistol Bay #2 at 7:00 a.m.

SPORTING CLAYS: June 5TH, 12TH, 19th, and 26th. (Each Thursday of the month). Meet at the Shotgun Parking lot at 6:45 a.m., ready to shoot. at 7:00 a.m.

PRACTICAL PISTOL- June 27th, (4th Friday of the month) Meet at the RSSC Pistol Bay #2 at 7:00 a.m. Strictly social: Monthly Gun Club Lunch- Last Monday of the month – June 30th – and all are welcome. Meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Cozy Corner Cafe, 5901 Mckellips St. (at Recker Rd.)

If further information desired, please contact LWGC Vice President Cherie Lauro at cherielauro1@gmail. com.

ARTS & CRAFTS CLUBS

Arts & Crafts Meetings and Classes Schedule

DECORATIVE ARTS

Art Assoc. – (AS) Contact: Billie Klaus, 970-231-4845 Open Studio: Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Jewelry and Lapidary (LAP) Contact: Dan Coulombe 479715-5826.

Photography Club (AS) Contact: Bob Bennett, 480-250-7127

Rubber Stamping (CER/SG) Contact: Mickey Dent, 480634-4574, Mon 6 p.m -8p.m. Summer every 3rd Thurs 6p-8p

FIBER ARTS

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 a pattern, No charge.

Open Sewing Contact: Carolin Lowy, 480-641-4626

Open to all residents who do hand sewing. Pillowcase Dresses Contact: Darlene Footh, 701-3398491. Make little girls’ dresses out of pillowcases for charity.

Quilters 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.

Twiddlers: 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.

FIRED ARTS

Ceramics (CER/SG) CERAMICS CLUB

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

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.

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

Class with instructor Larron Lerdall: Monday & Thursday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

GLASS PROGRAM

Glass Arts (CER/SG) Contact: Gail Bowers 480-577-6677. Open Studio: Monday & Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Ongoing Classes for new artists

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CONTRACT BRIDGE

A Change of Plans

By Steve Becker

The opening lead has a decisive effect on the outcome of many hands. Sometimes it defeats a contract, and sometimes it hands declarer the contract on a silver platter. Quite often it radically changes the course of play, since it might compel declarer to adopt an approach he would not normally have considered.

Take this deal where West has no clear-cut lead and decides to start with a trump. This turns out to be his best shot, because without a trump lead, South would eventually be able to ruff a heart in dummy and so acquire his 10th trick.

But the trump lead poses a direct threat to that plan and forces South to reconsider whether to try for a heart ruff in dummy. In the actual deal, if he tries for the heart ruff, he goes down against best defense.

Thus, let’s say he wins the spade in dummy and leads a heart a trick two. East wins and returns a trump. When declarer then leads another heart, West wins and returns his last trump, and South eventually loses three hearts and a diamond.

However, the opening trump lead should persuade South that trying for a heart ruff is no longer a viable proposition, so he should seek another line of play. As it happens, there is one, and South should not dawdle in adopting it as his only realistic possibility.

Accordingly, he next plays the A-J of diamonds, hoping to find the suit divided 3-3, in which case dummy’s diamonds can be established, using the two remaining high trumps in dummy as entries. This counterstroke proves successful, and, in fact, if the

SPORTS QUIZ

By Ryan A. Berenz

Questions

1. The ball used in Gaelic ball-and-stick sports like hurling, camogie, rounders and shinty is known as what?

2. Happ y Chandler, Commissioner of Baseball from 1945-51, served two separate terms as governor of what U.S. state?

3. In 1994, Conchita Martinez became the first female from what country to win the Wimbledon singles title?

4. Jimmer Fredette, 2011 NCAA Division I men’s basketball scoring champion, played for what college team?

5. Name the Nebraska Cornhusk ers quarterback who won a national championship in 1997 and the Heisman Trophy in 2001.

defenders do not promptly cash two hearts, South finishes with 11 tricks.

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6. The Northern S tar Award, presented annually to the top athlete in Canada, was formerly named after what athlete, referee and sportswriter?

7. Beat Feuz, gold medalist in the men’s Alpine skiing downhill at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, competed for what country?

Answers

1. A sliotar.

2. Kentucky.

3. Spain.

4. The Brigham Young University Cougars.

5. Eric Crouch.

6. Lou Marsh.

7. Switzerland.

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HERE'S A TIP

By JoAnn Derson

• It’s barbecue time, and here’s a fun, festive idea for your next backyard shindig: For each guest, stuff a mason jar with a clean bandanna (for a napkin) and a set of silverware. Write the name on the jar with a silver paint pen made to stay on glassware. Cute, functional and a keepsake! Here’s more to get your grilling season started.

• “Bring a distinctive towel to a pool party so that you will know where your towel is. You can make an extra-large towel by sewing two smaller towels together, too.” -- U.A. in New York

• “For a really fun take on kebabs, use fruit instead of meat. The kids especially love fruit on a stick. If you have some neat cookie cutters, you can score planks of watermelon and make shapes.” -- M.M. in Michigan

• To keep ants from invading your patio, draw a thick line of chalk as a boundary. The ants will not like to cross the chalk line and will leave your patio party alone.

• “Set out wasp attractors at the far reaches of your yard so that the wasps will be busy out there and not attacking your guests.” -- T.C. in South Carolina

• Use a muffin tin on the table to serve condiments from. For larger portions (like lettuce, onion slices, maybe pickle spears) you can set a cup down in the muffin well.

Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.

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AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING

PlumbSmart Heating and Air Conditioning - Free service calls + Free A/C diagnostic w/ repair. BBB A+Rated NATE-Certified technicians and quality affordable HVAC service. Seasonal discounts on furnace and AC tune-ups. Senior & Vet discounts, 3-Ton AC unit only $4,995 including installation. Voted Best of East Valley in 2021. Licensed, bonded & insured ROC289252. Call 480-498-8896.

ASSISTED LIVING HELP

Do you need help navigating senior living options? A free service for seniors!

Trusted and highly vetted experts can help you find your best options for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Call Corrie Shirey with The Senior Solution Group 480-942-9027

BLINDS & SCREENING

Shine Valley Screen & Awning Sunscreens, patio & screen rooms, security/screen doors, retractable awnings, patio roll curtains, window awnings, wood shutters, rain gutters and alum. pergola. Free estimates. 480612-1012, bonded & insured, license ROC#274491.

CAREGIVERS

Marcie’s Home Care LLC

In Home Senior Care

• Companionship

• Meal preparation

• Medication reminders

• Errands-shopping-appointments

• Light housekeeping

• Respite care

Caregivers:

• CPR certified

• Fingerprint card

• TB tested Marcieshomecare.com (480) 714-4043

TLC Cleaning Services One call cleans it all! Professional housekeeper available weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly. 10 years’ experience for dependable, thorough & customizable cleans. Call today 480-529-1600 Serving the East Valley.

Companionship Care Assistant: Basic Services $65 per Day

• Visit up to 2 hrs.

• Run errands up to .6 miles.

• Prepare meals.

• Appointment setter

• Doctor visits.

• Communicate with family members

Special services

• Light housekeeping – extra fee

• Notary service from 8am – 8pm weekly Call Serena 480 232-6613.

Adult care

Full or part-time

Available: day, evening or overnight

Excellent References

Call or text: 480-529-0760

Email: alicebest712@gmail.com

Caregiver/Companion

Years of experience, good references, flexible hours day or night. Also, light cooking, light cleaning, doctors appt, and errands. Call Donna 480-493-7574

Dovely Touch

Elderly Home Care For all Your Special Needs! Doctor visits, light cleaning, 25 years of experience, and CPR First Aid. Call Cassy (480) 468-0431

AJ Electric Co. LLC. Family owned and operated. Residential, Commercial Licensed Electrician. ROC #321474. Bonded & Insured. Comparative rates. New installs, Breaker upgrade, outlets/ switches changed, ceiling fans and lighting fixtures installed, and all electrical repairs. Call A.J. Electric LLC 480-721-9087.

GARAGE DOOR SERVICE

My Garage Guys Door Service Senior Discounts, Veteran Owned 480-336-0880

Always Open Garage Door Garage Door Repairs Free Service Calls. $20 Off Any Repair. LW Repair Specialist. LIC# ROC 182785 Bonded/Insured. 480-703-9963.

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Eddie's Toolbox - Small Job Handyman. Leisure World Resident. Picture Hanging, Bicycle Repair, Car Waxing, Grab Bar Installation, Assembly, Headlight Restoration, Lamp Repair, Minor Electrical, Miscellaneous. Call/Text Ed 480-390-2091

I FIXIT REMODELING & HANDYMAN SERVICE

• Kitchen/Bath Remodels

• Plumbing

• Electric

• Painting

• Drywall

• Honey Do List TODD LACHOWICZ

Over 28yrs Experience (480) 875-8282

If you can think it, I can do it

Space Available!

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CLASSIFIED AD INFO: $50 for 30 words or less, 25 cents per word over 30. Add a border for $10.

DEADLINE is the 15th of the month for the following month’s publication.

For more information please email eramos@lwca.com.

FORMS are also available in the LW News Office.

For more information, call 480-832-0000

Veracity Worx LLC Experienced Handyman. Appliance installation, light fixture or ceiling fan install, drywall repairs, kitchen back splash installations, plumbing, minor electrical repairs and many more! Call or text Axel at 352-304-2330. axel.malpica1@ gmail.com.

Space Available!

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Celebrate “The Beauty of you” with Mary Kay. Mary Kay products offer you so many ways to enhance your beauty and well-being. Innovation skin care! On-trend color! Pampering bath and body products and so much more! Great products for the guys, too! Let’s find your favorites. Check out my website MaryKay.com/penemathisonmk4u or email penemathison@gmail.com. Call or text Pene Mathison at 253-3805848.

G+M Neighborhood Barbershop Open 7 Days 6515 E. Main St #123 Mesa, AZ Specializing In Haircuts For Men And Boys Beard Trims And Shaves TUES – SAT 9AM – 6:30 PM SUN – MON 11 AM – 5 PM Haircuts $16.00 480-924-5053

MEET YOUR FRIENDLY LEISURE WORLD AVON REPRESENTATIVE, Bonnie Ragsdale, for all of your AVON needs. Call 480-241-3770 or email avon0498@yahoo.com.

HOME REPAIR & REMODELING

KTS Tile & Stone Ken Thompson

Tile installation, repairs, L.V.T. Floors, showers, decks & walways, & custom works.

LICENSED/BONDED Call Ken @ 602-751-0033

Facelifts 4 Homes. Since 1986 Rob Stalp has been remodeling in LWFamily Business Honest And Dependable Renovations-Remodeling-Room Additions-Kitchens-Bathrooms Drywall-Painting-Skylights-RoofingTile-Laminate-Granite-Quartz Countertops -Cabinets-Trim-BaseCrown-Doors-Windows- Custom Showers Lic 297942 Bonded Insured Call or Text Rob Stalp 480-703-5637 Good Things Happen When You Call!

DZO Remodeling LLC

No project too big or too small. We do Plumbing, Drywall, Painting, Bathroom/ Kitchen/Flooring Remodels, Roofing, Concrete and much more! Let me finish your to-do list! 12+ years’ experience! ROC 343814 Licensed, Bonded and Insured! Call or text Victor 480-543-8879.

Home Remodeling and Rain Gutter Specialist. AZ Rooms, Dual Pane Replacement Windows, Aluminum & Vinyl Siding & Trim Seamless Rain gutters-30 colors. Very reliable-Licensed & Bonded. ROC #114475 Call George 480-820-8711. We love small jobs.

Rapid Restoration & Construction

24 Hour Emergency Service

- Remodels & Additions

- Emergency Temp Repairs

- Flooring Installation

- 24 Hour Board-Up

- Kitchen & Bath Remodels

- Mold Remediation

- Cabinet Install & Repair/Rebuild

- Fire Restoration

- Structural Repairs

- Water Extraction

- Plumbing Services 480-662-8146

www.rapidrestoreaz.com

HOME SERVICES

*WALK-IN SHOWER

*FLOORING

*PAINTING

*WINDOW & DOOR

*DRYWALL & TEXTER

*ROOM ADDITIONS

*PATIO ENCLOSURES

*AZ ROOMS

*STUCCO

*CONCRETE & PAVERS

*BLOCK FENCE

*FRAMING

*PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL CALL RICKY. 602-319-7280

WWW.RZFLOORBATHCOVERING.COM

HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES

Alanna's Housekeeping “Let me take the work off your hands”. I’ll get to those hard-to-reach places! Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, move out, move ins. Call Alanna, 480-720-0101

Trusted House Cleaning Services Clean By Design Friendly, caring, insured, background check.

Let me Bless you with a house cleaning! Great rates! Call Julie 503-367-5904

HOUSE RENTALS

RENTAL WANTED

Non-smoking snowbirds (no pets) looking for winter 2026 rental. A 3-month term from January 10th to April 2026 is preferred. Call or text Dennis at (587) 229-9161 or email d.j.olson@icloud.com.

Space Available!

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LANDSCAPING

Designing Arizona Landscape www.designingaz.com Specializing in complete desert landscape and sprinkler install/repair, trimming, blowing, removal, rock, lighting. Low Prices for Seniors. A+ rating with The Better Business Bureau. Perfect record with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Arizona License #243110. Bonded & Insured. Free estimates: 480-380-9966.

ALTOGETHER Landscaping LLC family-owned business provides:

* Lawn Mowing

* Bush/Tree Trimming

* Sprinkler Install/Repair

* Plant/Tree Installation

* Paver Installation

* Free Estimates

** Call us @ 480-331-9144 ** www.altogetherlandscaping.com

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July AZ Landscaping Taking care of your projects for 15 years! Irrigation, tree trimming, Desertscapes, maintenance, Gravel, pavers, wall and turf installation. Call Julio Meneses at 480-386-3954 Free Estimates.

15% SENIOR DISCOUNT,

Raul’s Clean-Up & Tree Services. Yard Clean-Up, Tree Topping & Pruning, Trash Removal, Spread Rock, Trimming or Removal, Free Estimates, Affordable Rates. ALL WORK GUARANTEED, PLEASE CALL RAUL (480) 553-4285. WE ARE INSURED.

OTHER

Don’t want the hassle of selling! I buy all makes and models. Cars, RV’s, Golf Carts, etc. Forty years of buying experience. Honest and dependable Call or email Rickie today. 480-450-4064 or rickietrainor@gmail.com

PAINTING

AKP Services is now offering RESIDENTIAL PAINTING in LEISURE WORLD. We will handle all stucco, siding, and drywall repairs. We have been serving the valley for 20+ years. 480.910.5181 – See the GAMES page for more info.

PEST CONTROL

Spartan Pest Control Pest. Weed. Termite Veteran Owned 480-853-3811

PLUMBING

RWB PLUMBING Quality work at affordable prices. Licensed/Bonded/ Insured. Complete Plumbing Service. Re-pipes, toilets, faucets, water heaters, gas lines, faucets, garbage disposals, water services. Senior and Veteran discounts. Visit rwbplumbingusa.com for valuable discounts. When hiring a contractor, always check with the Registrar of Contractors to ensure proper Licensing. We have referrals we are happy to provide. Call 480-332-1457. ROC# 178767.

Aqua Tech Plumbing & Drain Senior & Military Discounts ask for David! Over 25 years of experience, drain cleaning, R/O systems, fixtures, water heaters, toilets, water softeners, sewer line locating, leak repairs, slab leaks, repipes, sewer repairs, and much more. Call David 480-507-3335 or 480-2266795 ROC # 228747

PlumbSmart Plumbing ServicesFree estimates - no trip charge! $49 drain cleaning, $99 sewer camera inspection, $189 garbage disposal includes installation. Low-cost toilet replacement, water heaters, softeners and reverse osmosis systems. Whole house re-pipe special, seasonal discounts on furnace and AC tuneups. Affordable full service plumbing, heating and air-conditioning services. Voted #1 Mesa Plumber and Best East Valley Plumber three years in a row. Senior & Vet discounts. Licensed, bonded & insured ROC223709. Call 480-4988896.

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East Valley Plumbing LLC Family Owned and Operated, we have been providing Customers with Quality Service with Integrity for over 30 years. We are East Valley’s Slab Leak Specialist working with most Homeowner Insurance Companies to get maximum benefits for the Customer. We do re-pipes & reroutes, sewer & drain cleaning, garbage disposals, trenchless excavation, natural gas & propane piping, toilets, water heaters, softeners, faucets & fixtures, leaks, water service and sewer repair & replacement, valves, remodeling. Free estimates & competitive pricing. Senior & cash pay discounts. Call 480-2557325. Licensed, bonded, insured.

Stay Cool & Dry – With Full Services HVAC and Plumbing Installations/Upgrades/Maintenance/ Repairs

ACW Mechanical LLC’s Expert Techs are Ready to Help (480) 735-4447 or (949) 235-3877

No trip charge Senior Discount Available!

ROOFING

Geo Roofing Maintenance, Repairs, Replacements

Coating, Foam, Shingle, Tile Dealer Direct Pricing No Salesman, Owner Direct ! Cell/text Mike 480-239-4297 Mike@geoaz.com www.geoaz.com

Caruso’s Roofing and Coating. Tile Roof Repairs, Flat Roof Repairs, Skylights and Elastomeric Roof Coatings. Family Owned and Operated. No Job Too Small! FREE ESTIMATES! Call Josh at Caruso’s Roofing & Coating 480-200-7156. ROC #261628.

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SPRINKLER / IRRIGATION REPAIR

& INSTALLATION

Designing Arizona Landscape

Specializing in all phases of Sprinkler Repair, PVC, Drip Systems, Trouble Shooting. Low prices for Seniors. A+ rating with The Better Business Bureau. Prefect record with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Arizona License #243110. Bonded & Insured. Free Estimates: 480-380-9966

I Repair Sprinklers Full-Service Sprinkler Repair & Installation. Specializing in all aspects of sprinkler and drip system repair and installation. Timers, valves, leaks, backflow devices, troubleshooting, etc. Licensed, bonded & insured for your protection, 2-year warranties. Guaranteed lowest priced licensed contractor. Flawless ROC record #243662. Call Mike Smith at 480-233-1009 or schedule online at www.iRepairSprinklers.com.

TAX SERVICE

Kenneth A. Weinstock, CPASpecializing in taxes. Personal and business. Convenient personal service. Multi-state and Canadian returns. Tax planning, IRS audits. Leisure World resident. 480-687-3234.

ASTROLOGY

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might not like some people’s ideas of surprises. But you could be in for a pleasant shock when someone finally sends a reply to a request you made so long ago that you almost forgot about it.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a time to expect the unexpected. So, don’t be surprised if a decision that just recently seemed final suddenly opens up and leaves you with another chance to make an important choice.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Taking a different tack on a work project might rankle some colleagues. But the positive results of your innovative course soon speak for themselves. Celebrate with a fun-filled weekend!

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Meeting new associates can be awkward, even if you’re in a high, positive phase right now. Best advice: Make them feel comfortable, and you’ll soon forget your own discomfort.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s a good time for you social Lions to blow-dry your manes, polish your claws, and look like the Fabulous Felines you are as you make new friends and influence the influential!

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Expectations run especially high this week, and you should feel confident in your abilities to take advantage of what might be offered. Meanwhile, a colleague has some advice you might find helpful.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A recent flurry of activity leaves you in need of a little breathing space, and you’d be wise to take it. In other news, close family members should have an explanation about an emergency situation that just passed.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An insensitive act makes a difficult situation more so. But try not to waste either your physical or emotional energies in anger. Move on and let others fill the clod in on the facts of life.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) It’s a good time to look into a training program or college course you’ve been considering. You might have a good place to use these sharpened skills sooner rather than later.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Education dominates much of your aspect during this week. You might want to start checking out summer session courses that could help advance your career plans.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Making progress often comes by fits and starts. But at least you’re moving straight ahead with no backsliding! You should soon be able to pick up the pace and reach your goals in due time.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Be wary of a deal that gives confusing answers to your questions. Remember, it’s always risky swimming in unknown waters, so you need all the help you can get to stay on course.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of bringing people together and creating close friendships wherever you go. You’re considered to be the rock in many of your relationships.

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Classic Maze

SUPER CROSSWORD

Discrete Characters

Sets of points, in math

Sleuth: Abbr 87 Purse part 88 Nitrate, e.g. 89 Ration

92 Pick- -- (refresher)

93 Bygone bird

95 Verb before “thou,” perhaps 99 Words after man or sergeant

101 With, to Luc 102 House speaker after Ryan

103 Metallic sound

104 Novarro of silent films

105 H.S. science class for college credit

106 Roster of least-soughtafter celebs

107 “Eleni” director Peter

108 “-- your disposal”

109 Group trying to sack a QB

110 Swiss chocolatier

112 Like -- in headlights

113 Ton of, informally

114 Bette Midler’s “Divine” stage persona 118 Alibis, e.g.

122 Go quickly

123 Divs. of eras 124 Propane, e.g.

125 In favor of

126 Knee’s place

COMICS

The Spats

By Jeff Pickering

Just Like Cats & Dogs By

Out on a Limb

By Gary Kopervas

Dave T. Phipps

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Grin and Bear It

By Fred Wagner

“You've got some explaining to do, Figby! What did I mean by this?"

Tiger

By Bud Blake