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Leisure World Wednesday Morning Co ee is open to all residents. e wonderful volunteers of the Wednesday Morning Hospitality Committee host this event.
District Chair Email Addresses
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is sequence of events shall be furnished to the nominating committee and shall also be published in the Association’s newspaper for the months of September, October, and November. e following format shall be used.
a. On or before the first Wednesday after Labor Day Appointment of the Nominating Committee.
b. No later than the First Day of October Nominating Committees reports to the Community Manager or Designee, followed by an immediate report by the Community Manager or Designee to the residents.
c. The first working day after October 15th White Ballot: Should there be but one candidate for each position on the council, those candidates shall be declared by the Nominating Committee as elected to the respective o ce by “White Ballot.” erefore, since there are no write-in candidates allowed, no ballots will be provided to the residents of that district.
d. Twenty (20) days prior to election day which is the third (3rd) Tuesday of November
All Districts submit nal candidate list to management for preparation of ballots. Twenty days (20) days prior to election, Ballots will be emailed to all residents
with email addresses or by phone for those without email addresses.
e. October 19th to October 30th
If there are multiple candidates for District Council o ce the Nominating Committee will schedule a meeting to introduce the candidates, allow each candidate to speak on their quali cations and goals for the o ce they seek, and respond to any questions for those in attendance. e Nominating Committee will appoint a District resident who is not a candidate for o ce as the meeting facilitator and will insure that timely notice of the time and place of the meeting is provided to all District residents. e notice for this meeting will be emailed at least four (4) days prior to all Districts having elections.
f. The third (3rd) Tuesday of November - Election Day. The acceptance of ballots will terminate at five (5:00) p.m. (MST) Elections results will be announced the following day.
ELECTIONS ARE IN DISTRICTS 4, 6, & 8 IN EVEN NUMBERED YEARS
ELECTIONS ARE IN DISTRICTS 1, 3, 5, & 7 IN ODD NUMBERED YEARS
Revised 4-16-25 24C
Where: Rec. 1 Ballroom Monday October 20, 2025 When: 1:00 pm Light refreshments will be provided.
Meet Dr. Charlie Kung, Dr. Matthew Powell and the Sanitas Medical sta .
We are very excited to announce a new medical partner coming to Leisure World. On December 8, 2025, Sanitas Medical Group will o cially open for Leisure World residents in the medical o ce next to the tness center.
is is your opportunity to meet the Doctors and Sanitas sta before they o cially open.
is is a very exciting partnership for Leisure World and much research, and planning went into it. Dr. Charlie Kung and Dr. Matthew Powell will be splitting their time at the Leisure World o ce. Many of you are aware of how infrequently MDs have been in the o ce lately. You won’t nd that starting Dec. 8th.
Both Dr. Powell and Dr. Kung pride themselves on taking time to get to know their patients. We think you will see this right away when you visit either of them, and you’ll notice the family atmosphere that is often missing with chains.
Here is the link to Sanitas Medical Group, where you will nd bios of both doctors and some of the services they o er. https://www.sanitasprimarycare.com/. We
think you will nd both doctors are highly skilled and friendly.
We will be inviting Sanitas Medical into Leisure World several times before Dec. 8th, so you can get to know them. Watch for coming events and dates.
Sanitas Medical Group will be allowing residents to sign up for appointments before Dec. 8th. If you can’t wait until Dec. 8th, feel free to set up an appointment with one of the doctors at their primary location. You’ll nd their website easy to navigate, and the o ce sta extremely friendly and helpful.
Leisure World cordially invites all to Wednesday Co ee. Visit with fellow residents and learn about Leisure World from a resident’s perspective. Join us for Co ee and light snacks in the Clubroom at Rec.1 just across from the Courtyard, every Wednesday from 8:00 to 10:00 am.
Join the 2,000 plus residents that enjoy peace of mind and security by using the Surepay system to pay their monthly HOA dues. You will save time by using this convenient method to securely pay on time. No more worries of late fees if you forget to pay or are unable to bring your payment to the drop box. Stop by the Finance o ce or email at nance@lwca.com and ask how you can join the other residents that bene t from this service. Find out why so many residents rely on Surepay!
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. If you have a sel e or a headshot you would like us to use email it to reception@lwca. com 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.
Meet Penny, the resident swan of the Leisure World Newspaper. Penny the Swan is hiding 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 small gift certi cate!
Rules:
Your email must be sent to news@lwca.com. Penny’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 certi cates are to be picked up in the Communications O ce. All correct answers will be collected by the 15th of each month and the winner will be chosen at random. ere will only be one winner per month.
During the month of October 2025, all manor owners will be receiving a survey via email about dining options in Leisure World. e current Café located at Recreation Center 2 has been a great partner for the past 10 years. ere are plenty of proponents of the Café, operated by COPA Health, who love their prices and the humanitarian service to those they employ.
On the other hand, there are residents who would like to see other dining options in Leisure World. Some folks would like to see a restaurant that includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and weekend dining, with a more contemporary menu and ambience. In a community forum conducted by the Long-Range Planning Committee earlier this year, enhanced dining opportunities was the top item on participants’ wish lists.
In order to move forward in the direction favored by residents, there will be a survey that includes some background on COPA Café, and what they have provided for the community over the past 10 years. e survey will also include information on a food service business that operates 850 restaurants nationwide, including 139 in the Phoenix metro area, and specializes in serving senior communities. e name of the company wanting to come into Leisure World is CCL Hospitality Group.
e Board of Directors and Administration felt strongly that the residents of Leisure World should
decide what is best for the community. is is why a survey will be done. Regardless of which direction you are inclined to lean, we just want to make sure everyone has a voice in the future direction of Leisure World.
CCL Group is a large, well-resourced company. ey have extensive in-house capabilities in volume purchasing, menu development, chef and server training, marketing communication, facility design and décor, point-of-sale technology, nancial tracking and reporting, and so on. ey would bring all these things to Leisure World. During the rst year of operation, they would gather resident feedback via focus groups, comment cards, and customer interface to help tailor the dining experience to residents’ desires, whether it be an elevated, hospitality-driven model, a fast casual concept, or something in between. Leisure World would also share in pro ts after the rst year, which could have a positive budgetary impact.
COPA café is a well-known commodity in Leisure World, and they have been with us for 10 years. eir prices are beyond reasonable, and they can a ord to keep prices low because they accept unpro tability as the cost of their mission to serve the disadvantaged they employ. In addition, COPA Café has been able to withstand the seasonality of Leisure World, which others have not been able to do in the past. ey often tailor their menu to meet the wants of residents. ey are a great place to gather for many residents and patrons can stay as long as they like. e people are friendly, and the mission is strong.
In the survey, more pros and cons of both COPA Café and CCL Group will be highlighted, to allow residents to make an informed decision. Look for it in your inbox soon!
Well, Fall is nally here. Soon, some residents will start to return after their summer away. Year-round residents are probably just happy to see cooler temperatures on the horizon.
So, whether you were away for the summer, or were here all summer long, there is a lot to catch you up on. Some folks think that summers are slow for the sta in Leisure World. However, most of us are busier than ever. Landscape and Golf actually have more work during the summer months. Everything grows faster during the warmer months. Even though there are fewer residents here during the summer, it is also the time that many projects are taken on. Here are some things that happened in Leisure World this past summer:
• e second half of Leisure World Blvd. (from 61st Street to Southern Ave.) was paved over the summer. e paving of Leisure World Blvd. took 2 years to complete, and was very expensive, but most of you know how desperately needed the paving was. In addition to paving the second part of Leisure World Blvd. there were some warranty repairs made to the asphalt put down in 2024 on the rst half. e primary road in Leisure World should be good to go for several years now.
• Google Fiber nished their installation throughout Leisure World over the summer months. is will give residents another option for high-speed
internet.
• New pickleball lights and poles were installed. e poles were not originally supposed to be replaced, just the lights. However, the poles were found to have rusted at the bases over the years and were a safety concern. e new lights will improve visibility on the courts at night and reduce light pollution to neighboring homes.
• e most frequently utilized room in Leisure World, the Ballroom, has new ooring. e old oor was worn and warped. It was originally believed that the oor could be re nished. However, after hearing from several contractors that it could not be re nished and a new oor was the only way to go, that’s what was done. You may see some other updates to the Ballroom in 2026.
• ere were two large scale drainage projects done on Heron Lakes. Both of these projects were done because of potential ooding to neighboring homes during heavy rains.
• A land use study consultant (JMT) was hired to provide some ideas for use of some existing parcels of land. is study is posted online under Governing Board, LRPC Meetings, July.
• e Board of Directors approved moving the 2029 irrigation project on Coyote Run forward to 2026, and combined it with some turf reduction. Due to the condition of the current irrigation system, and other factors, this was seen as something that had to be done prior to 2029. In the coming days, you will see much more information on exactly what will be done to the course in 2026.
• You may have seen a few E-Blasts about Sanitas Medical Group moving into Leisure World. A lease was signed with Sanitas this summer, and we are happy to have them. Both of the doctors and some o ce sta will be in the Ballroom for a meet and greet on October 20th at 1 pm. is will be a great partnership for Leisure World.
• Leisure World hired a new lake maintenance company over the summer. You will see this company (Lake Maintenance) onsite servicing all of our residential and golf course lakes and fountains. Lake Maintenance was very well vetted, and we hope they will provide a much better service, with quicker turnaround times, than our last vendor.
• If you haven’t visited the Fitness Center yet, you are in for a surprise. ere is mostly all new weightlifting equipment. e reviews have been great so far. We hope you’ll check it out.
• On a more boring note, but absolutely necessary, all internal departmental policies were revamped, as well as the employee handbook.
• Finally, a restructure of the Outreach Dept. was undertaken, and Jessica Montes, the coordinator is doing a fabulous job of working with the community.
ere are other things that were done over the summer that I am surely forgetting, but I just wanted to provide you a few updates on what’s been happening over the summer.
Clark
By Virgil Knapke – District 5 Chair
A Special Board Meeting was held on July 11 to discuss and put to a vote whether to advance a major renovation of Coyote Run golf course from 2029 to 2026. Some have asked, why move the work forward three years and why a special meeting in midsummer to approve the project?
e answer to the rst question is twofold. First and probably most important is that the existing irrigation system is failing and has become very expensive to maintain. When the current irrigation system on Coyote Run was installed in the early 2000’s, Leisure World chose to go with the lowest bidder. e quality of the material and the work was poor and the contractor went bankrupt less than a month after completion, leaving us without our warranty. Twenty-some years later, pipeline breaks, large and small, are occurring with increasing frequency. We are losing thousands of gallons of water with each break, costing us not only the water and the cost of it but also the material and labor, often overtime hours, to make repairs. A new system will result in signi cant savings in labor and materials and avoid the loss of signi cant amounts of our water allocation. Getting it done now will also beat any in ation that might occur over the next three years.
e second factor is water conservation, which is another reason for urgency. e solution to this issue is turf reduction. With turf reduction, fairways, greens and tees remain under irrigation but the areas of “rough” along the sides and edges of the course are eliminated from the watering system. Turf reduction has been under discussion and consideration in LW for several years. In 2021, using some grant money and some of our own funds, the rough areas on Coyote Run hole #1 were converted to a gravel surface on an experimental basis. In April 2024, the Long-Range Planning Committee recommended that turf reduction be implemented on Coyote Run to conserve water.
Until recently, we expected the treatment of these “rough” areas would have to be similar to the “gravel” type of turf reduction installed on Coyote Run hole #1. at project was very expensive and was widely panned as unattractive. e estimated cost of this type of turf reduction is estimated at $40,000 per acre or about $1.7M if implemented for all of the designated rough areas on Coyote Run. At that price, we would have to spread the cost across at least a few years while delaying the irrigation project and hope that our water allocation is not reduced in the meantime.
Earlier this year, our golf course architect who was hired some years ago to identify areas for turf reduction, pointed us in a new direction. He recommended “hydroseeding” as an alternative. Hydroseeding is a process of seeding desert-adapted grasses and wild owers into the “rough” areas and after initial watering to encourage germination, requires no irrigation and little or no maintenance. e bene ts are the obvious water conservation but also savings in the cost of fertilizer, water and mowing labor and fuel. e greatest advantage of hydroseeding, however, is the cost of installation. Hydroseeding costs about $6,500 per acre versus $40,000 for the “gravel” type of turf reduction. erefore, at a total cost of about $280K, it is much more a ordable and no longer necessary to spread the cost of 43 acres of turf reduction across a few years. It can be done at once with the irrigation improvements. is creates e ciencies in the irrigation installation and also avoids disruptions in play later on.
Although hydroseeding is what we can a ord, it will result in a di erent looking course. Essentially, it amounts to letting “rough” become rough with grasses growing as much as 8”-12” high and remaining sparse in some areas. Wild owers are part of the mix but will be seasonal and will not dominate the landscape.
Prior to making the commitment to hydroseeding, a group of LW sta including golf course management
and Board members visited Camelback Golf Club where hydroseeding was implemented about ten years ago. ey came back impressed with the result and agreed with the consultant that we should go ahead with it at Coyote Run. Photos from that eld trip were posted in the Golf Shop for golfers to view and react. It is fair to say that Coyote Run golfers have voiced no major objections to hydroseeding based on what they saw in those photos. Interested golfers and residents are encouraged to search Camelback Golf Club online (www.camelbackgolf.com/ groups) and scroll down to Fly the Course. is will give you an idea of the look of a course with hydroseeded rough.
As to why the Board convened a special meeting in midsummer to approve the project, the reason is due to timing.
First, note that the votes to approve the project were conditional provided:
Capital Reserves are not budgeted to fall below $3 million in 2026.
Replacement of 43 acres with hydroseed, or another option, is approved in the 2026 Capital Reserve budget.
e 2026 budgeting process is just getting underway and will need to take into account these two requirements if the Coyote Run project is to proceed.
e early Board approval, though conditional, was necessary to give the Administration the ability to engage the planners who will need time to engineer the project, solicit formal bids, select contractors and lock them in for the dates they are needed. ese preparatory activities require at least 6-8 months lead time and necessitated early approval for an April 2026 project start.
e Board was unanimous in its approval of this project and is united in its con dence that it is the best and most a ordable approach to maintaining this key Leisure World asset.
Leisure World Community Manager Clark Collier cordially invites all new owners and renters to the Leisure World and Foundation orientation. Learn about our culture and how to connect with the Foundation!
In preparation for Veterans Day, the Communication department will again be collecting photos of veteran residents and or loved ones to display in our yearly veteran’s memorial.
We ask that all who wish to participate send a maximum of three photos along with their names and service branches to news@lwca.com so that we can add them to the display. We can also scan photos in o ce.
Deadline: November 3rd
If you participated in the last two years, we still have your poster and will run it again unless noti ed otherwise. Please see the list of names below for reference:
Stan and Christian Alf
In Memory: Jack Cassini
Gerald Mayer
Dennis McKay
Chris & Gary Lock
Barbara & John
Schneider
Larry Schmitt
Mike Anderson
Donald Higgins
Virgil Knapke
Robert Clark
David Babb In Memory: Ted Duseck
Harlan Aasheim
Robert Barry
Donald Evans
Kent Wenck
Rod Heim
John Naughton
Norb Okoniewski
Felix Lutario
Alan Baird
Hello Leisure World,
Are you as excited about fall as I am? Bring on the pumpkin spice everything and the opportunity to be cozied up in a sweater! It’s been a long time coming.
October is an exciting month for the Outreach Department because we have two presentations that I hope residents will nd helpful. On Monday, October 6th at 11am in the Rec. 1 eater, the Alzheimer’s Association will provide a presentation on “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia.” We have many friends and neighbors in our community that are faced with Alzheimer’s and perhaps it might be helpful if we learn more about this disease together.
Later this month, Outreach will host Oasis Senior Advisors who will be speaking about “Getting Your Ducks in a Row.” is comprehensive presentation will take place on ursday, October 30th at 10am in the Rec. 1 eater. Oasis will be joined by Partners Insurance Solutions, ROSE Advocacy, and LifePlan Legal AZ who will be speaking about Estate, Legal & ALTCS planning, Medicare Education, Fraud and Financial Protection and community support and services. Phew! We are going to cover a LOT!
Stay well and enjoy the season. With Gratitude, Jessica jmontes@lwca.com or (480) 207-1611
Welcome Back to all our Winter Guests. We are so excited to begin the season with you. We have had all kinds of fun thus summer and look forward to continuing the theme of joy and fun throughout the year. Please take a moment and look through the paper to read about the wonderful things we have in store and all of the new things that we have implemented. I hope that this season is even better than the last!
As always, if you have any questions, please stop in the o ce and I will be happy to provide answers. So happy to have you back and I look forward to catching up with everyone!
See you around!
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
As a self-proclaimed "scaredy cat," I'm not a fan of the spooky side of October. You won't nd me at any haunted houses, but you will nd me dressing my son up like a raccoon with a tail as long as he is! e scary stu isn't for me, but I truly love everything else this month has to o er.
Maybe it's because my birthday kicks o the month, or maybe it’s the excitement of
our community's Halloween party. Whatever the reason, I nd October to be such an enjoyable time of year. I'm looking forward to watching the leaves change colors in the northern part of our state, enjoying those crisp mornings, and pulling out my favorite sweaters.
Most importantly, October marks the start of some of the best outdoor activities right here at Leisure World. I'm especially excited for the Halloween Street Dance, the Courtyard Concerts, and the Art and Craft Fair. ese are
some of the events that truly make our community special.
I hope to see more of your beautiful faces out and about as the "ber" months begin. I also invite you to be a part of the Leisure World News. If you have photos, stories, or an uplifting thought to share, please send us an email at news@lwca.com.
Have a spook-tacular month!
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Lp(a), a lesser known cholesterol, could be increasing your risk of heart attack 3x.
e popular Bill Harrison is back for Wednesday, October 29 Leisure World Foundation’s Premier Speaker Series. And, it’s a spooky topic!
In ancient Greek folklore, the Phoenix was a spectacular bird that regenerated itself by bursting into ame, then rising from the ashes. Our capital city emulates this concept of regeneration by rising from the barren desert oor to grow and ourish.
Today, Arizona is home to creatures that are every bit as unique as that magical bird of yore. From the lowcactus-studded ats of the Sonoran Desert, to the highest alpine peaks, the diversity of Arizona wildlife is remarkable.
So, don’t be scared! Come to enjoy the scary creatures in the land where we live.
is FREE presentation starts at 6:00 in the HopiPima Rooms of Rec 2. As always, enjoy a cookie and beverage after presentation. ese are courtesy of Desert Financial: Wills and Trusts and LWCA Rec Department.
ere will not be any November or December presentations, based on room availability. So, the next presentation will be Wednesday, January 28, 2026 with Roger Naylor, author and expert on Arizona travels. Hope to see you there!
Arizona ranks third in the nation for wildlife with more than 800 species of native birds, reptiles, mammals and thousands of species of insects. Legendary creatures also prowl the hidden places in our state. Over the past 100 years, the seven-foot-tall Mogollon Monster has been spotted in the dense forests of northern Arizona. e Tombstone underbird was well documented – and then vanished! Our state is also home to some of the most bizarre arachnids in nature. Vinegarroon and Solpugid are harmless monstrosities that eat the insects we hate!
Arizona also has secretive and dangerous creatures like the black widow spider and bark scorpion that is a reminder not to put ngers in places they don’t belong!
Carla might seem like a typical older woman at rst, but her twenty-one tattoos and piercings tell a di erent story. She describes herself as “an old hippie” and says music has always been central to her life. “Music is the basis of who I am—and the rest is gravy.”
Growing up, Carla fell in love with music from the rst time she picked up the cello. Going on to study French Horn, piano and music theory throughout high school, music became the heartbeat of her life. In the 1990s, while raising her young daughter, Carla spent time volunteering alongside her mother, who was a hospice volunteer. Carla didn’t work directly with patients, but she supported the caregivers—shopping, tidying up, and o ering a safe space for them to talk about the emotional toll of caring for loved ones. She often brought her two-year-old along, and the joy her daughter brought to both caregivers and patients was something Carla deeply cherished. Giving has always been part of who she is. As she puts it, “Everything you give, you get back vefold.
Later, while living in Los Angeles, Carla immersed herself in the music scene. She spent countless nights in clubs and recording studios with her musician friends, many of whom were professional studio artists. Her taste in music is vast – baroque chamber music, jazz, rock, and especially complex, progressive sounds that make her think and feel. She listens with intention, focusing on melodies, chord structures, and rhythms. Lyrics aren’t her priority; she hears the voice as just another instrument.
In 2000, Carla discovered Nine Inch Nails and fell in love with their sound. She owns most of their albums on CD and has seen them live twice. ough it’s been a decade since her last concert, her admiration hasn’t faded. She even has a Nine Inch Nails tattoo on her arm and calls them the best band ever. Now in hospice care herself, Carla nds comfort and strength in the music
that has always de ned her. Nine Inch Nails has become a lifeline for strength and mental clarity as she faces this next chapter. eir layered compositions and raw energy speak to something deep inside her, and when she listens to their music, she feels connected to the world, to her past, and to the parts of herself that remain unchanged. It is her wish of a lifetime to watch them perform again.
And in September 2025, her lifelong love of music came full circle. Wish of a Lifetime from AARP granted her wish to see Nine Inch Nails live once again.
Watch Carlas star moment on ABC 15’s Uplifting Arizona segment at: abc15.com/news/regionsoutheast-valley/mesa/mesa-seniors-kindness-leadsto-dream-concert-experience-with-nine-inch-nails.
Meet Mary Haas, you will usualy catch her running around Rec. 1 and 2 ensuring eveyone is taken care of. She is apart of our Recreation Set-Up Crew and does the set up/ take down for all our spectacular events.
When did you start at LW?
March 28, 2022, I have been employed at L.W. for 3 1/2 years (OMG)!
How would you describe the work you do?
Crew set up is physical work, with food saftey and hospitality all rolled into one. You gotta like people!
What’s your favorite part of the job?
When I am at an event, making it all work!
What are hobbies/ or things you enjoy outside of the L.W. walls?
I have a garden, a standard poodle and I am an artist. What is one thing you wish more people knew about you?
I live here too! I have been a residents since 2017
“I survived August’s heat,”
Penny said with a sigh.
“Did it really have to be so hot?
Oh my, oh my, oh my.”
“Let’s hope that Sol, e sun/god ruler Will take a long break Making September a might cooler.”
She was sitting on page 20
Within section A.
She looked like she had
An awful lot to say.
About a Classic Tournament In honor of our Vets. And she hopes that America
Never forgets
e honor and sacri ce
Of our military brave, Of our rst responders And all that they gave.
So, our heroes, she prays We will always remember, As we re ect upon the tragedy Of the 11th of September.
With utmost respect and gratitude, Patty O’Brien Manor 769
A friendly reminder to update your contact information! Take a moment to review and update any of your phone numbers or email addresses established with LW on the online directory via Community Resources>Resident Directory. You can update your information through the website by submitting a “Get in Touch” inquiry or by contacting Administration or Communications. is helps us ensure we can reach you by your desired methods!
Also, a reminder that all active resident phone numbers in our system will be published in the 2026 phone book, unless you submit Form 6 stating you do not want your number included. If you submitted a “do not publish” Form 6 last year we will honor for 2026 unless you inform otherwise. If we don’t have this form on le, your name, manor, and phone number will be automatically published. Forms are available online: Important Forms>View all Forms>Form 6 or through Administration. e due date for Form 6’s will be December 19th.
Your Leisure World Lions Club o ers numerous service projects and fund-raising opportunities such as Fly the Flag, food drives for a local community pantry, providing books, coats, and school supplies to a Title 1 elementary school, vision screening at elementary schools, painting mailboxes, aluminum can recycle, hosting a Veterans pancake breakfast, and more.
We invite you to join us as a member or support our many community services. For more information, please contact:
Lion Jill Vicchy Heimpel, Membership Director: jillvicchy@hotmail.com OR Lion Anita Robinson, Club Vice President, anitadr07@yahoo.com
e LW Lions Club coat drive was started in 2024 by Lion Becky Moltz. She was inspired by a group of Catholic men at a church in Louisiana. Each year, they would have a coat drive and then they were given to children by the Shreveport police department. Everyone at the church would donate coats. As the police o cers would see children at bus stops or while investigating a domestic dispute, they would give them to the children. Becky decided to mirror the Louisiana project by giving back to the Je erson Elementary School children. When the rst delivery was made to Je erson Elementary, it warmed both the children and the hearts of the LW Lions Club members. is project will de nitely be continued year to year. Donations may be dropped o at Manor 730. Contact is Lion Becky Moltz
CAROLIN’S GARAGE is complete!
“ e Garage” project came into being in 2024. Lion Lowy had provided funds for GoCarts and their track. She was approached in the spring of 2024 regarding funding a garage to house the GoCarts and other supplies during the winter months. She had money left from an unexpected inheritance received in 2021 which had provided funds for the GoCarts and the track.
Getting the needed permits took time but in July 2025, the concrete was nally poured and the building erected.
e new garage will hold all 6 quad RVs (GoCarts),
the Camp bus, Camp truck, all safety equipment, and Camp maintaining equipment.
Camp Tatiyee and the LW Lions Club extend our deepest thanks to Lion Lowy for her generosity. Her gift helped turn a vision into a tangible landmark.
e Lions Club has several collection locations:
(1) Rec 1 at the pool, promenade by the pickleball courts, and at small collection building in the parking garage lot.
(2) Rec 2 at parking lot South of building and a smaller container in the golfers lounge.
(3) Rec 3 On the back porch that faces the putting green, (4) One at Via Norte yard, inside gate on right hand side.
Help us support our charities!! Bring those aluminum cans to the Lions Club to recycle!
Questions or concerns, please contact Steve Stocker, Aluminum Can Project Leader at sdmm615@aol. com8
anks to all the volunteers who helped pick up and deliver aluminum cans to the recycling center throughout the hot summer months.
Flags y on ve federal holidays:
Feb Presidents Day, May Memorial Day (Note: Flags y thru July 4th) July Independence Day Sep Labor/Patriots Day Nov Veterans Day
OR NEW SUBSCRIBERS:
Pay for your 2026 FLAG before October 31, 2025 and the LW Lions Club will put your ag up on November 6, 2025 for FREE, just in time for Veterans Day! Please use the form here in the paper. For more information, email lwlions ags@gmail.com
Lion Allanah Courson Fly the Flag Project lwlions ags@gmail.com
On November 21, 2025, the Lions Club will host our annual theme dinner to raise funds for Bridging
Arizona. is will be a dinner/dance/auction with a DJ. Food will be Tom’s BBQ including sides. ere will be door prizes and a silent auction of 12 or more items. More details to come.
Our next food drive will be held on October 18th, from 9 - 12 in the Rec 1 parking lot in front of the lawn bowling area. All donations go to the New Hope Community Center. ey need unexpired, nonperishable food; hygiene products for male/female/ baby; and bottled water. Canned goods with pop-top lids are greatly appreciated.
Cash or checks should be made payable to Leisure World Lions Club. Contact Lion Kathy Murray kmurray6694@gmail.com
Between February and 31 August, thirty (30) mailboxes have been painted. To get yours painted, contact Patti Schmaltz, 701-212-7577.
From Jan - Aug 2025, the Lions Club held 12 estate sales raising $4875 plus one sale where several large, valued items were donated to the Lions for our eme Dinner which will be held on November 21st. Total volunteer hours were 2228.
From Jul - Dec 2024, 12 estate sales were held raising $5625. Total volunteer hours were 2392.5.
e Estate Sales Team normally consists of six Lion members and three non-Lion volunteers. ey stay busy year-round helping Leisure World residents regardless of the weather or what state the house is in!!
e monetary proceeds from all estate sales goes to the homeowners or families. e $10,500 is the Lions fee for our work and goes directly to our charities.
On November 11th, the Lions Club will provide a FREE breakfast for all veterans and their spouses, starting at 8:00 am in the Rec 1 Ballroom.
Submitted by Lion Kathy Murray kmurray6694@gmail.com
ere are two basic Underarm Turns in Triple Swing (aka East Coast Swing or Jive) and Single Swing which have similarities and some tricks to make movements feel natural and harmonious with one’s partner. e Follow does the turn; the Lead signals to invite the partner to turn. In a right-face (RF) turn the Follow turns right; in a left-face (LF) turn she turns left (pretty logical, huh?).
In Ballroom the turns are called “Underarm Turns,” but this is actually a misnomer because the turn doesn’t occur under the arm; it is done under the hand. In fact, centuries ago French dance masters used the phrase “a le main” (becoming “Alemana”) with a literal translation of “at the hand.”
Di erent communities of dancing have speci c names for underarm right and left turns which include some di erences. In Swing rhythms right-face turns include “Tuck Turn” and “Change Places Right to Left.” Left-face turns in Swing rhythms are “Passing Turn” and “Change Places Left to Right.” e terms suggest a visual cue to help dancers distinguish the turns. is document addresses the “Tuck Turn” and “Passing Turn” in both Triple Swing and Single Swing and compares them to the basic in each of these rhythms, so eight patterns are described here! Collectively they provide a great deal of variety for a social dance situation.
How Turns Are the Same as the Basic Basics in both Triple Swing and Single Swing require six counts of music (starting here with the Rock Step). Dancer’s feet alternate (just like walking, but with changing direction and cadence). e following chart depicts the similarities and di erences. Notice that in the Triple Swing counts 3 and 5 are divided in two parts with the rst part longer than the second part, so added with the following count there are three changes of weight (a triple) compared with one change of weight in Single Swing. Hence the names of the rhythms!
e count is shown in both numbers and words. A Quick takes one count; a Slow takes two counts; Left (L) and Right (R) are abbreviated for consistency. One count of music can be divided into four equal parts, and each part can be named as follows: Count 1: 1-e-&-a; Count 2: 2-e-&-a; etc. with equivalent quantity of time between each name (in all circumstances the name plus the space following it constitutes the count).
e counts and footwork in turns are exactly the same as in the Basic, so anyone can substitute Triple Swing rhythm for Single Swing rhythm, or vice versa, and remain in synch with the music and the partner. Movement for each Basic is described below. Lead’s side direction is used; the Follow does the natural opposite. Otherwise the descriptions apply to both Lead and Follow. Di erences are noted in bold italic type.
When facing each other:
Triple Swing: Rock Back (Apart), Recover, Triple Step (Side) Left, Triple Step (Side) Right
Single Swing: Rock Back (Apart), Recover, (One Step) Side Left, (One Step) Side Right
When in dancing position “hip to hip” and both facing approximately the same direction:
Triple Swing: Rock Back, Recover, Triple Step Forward, Triple Step Back Single Swing: Rock Back, Recover, (One Step) Forward, (One Step) Back
Next, dancers must know, relative to the counts (the timing), when the signal is made and when the turn occurs. Generally the Lead gives the signal prior to the count when the Follow takes weight to turn. When the signal is too early, it is confusing; when it is too late, the Follow cannot respond on time. e Follow must have weight on her right foot before she can turn on that foot. So various elements must be performed in a logical sequence. e precise timing is slightly di erent in Triple Swing and Single Swing.
Di erences in describing gures exist because of beginning and ending positions and the direction of the turn. With various ways to explain gures and techniques, some di erences are also included.
Tuck Turn
Dancers begin in the hip-to-hip dance position some call Closed Position and others call Promenade or Semi-Closed; they end facing each other with Lead still facing his starting direction and the Follow facing in the opposite direction from where she begins.
While some leaders suggest the Lead pushes the Follow in front of him with his right hand on her back, if he rotates his body slightly right-face on his recover (as a wind-up) and then left-face on his triple, it assists the Follow to curve forward; his arm and his hand move as his body rotates.
Because the Follow must have weight on her right foot to turn, she must be set up for the turn on Count 3 in Single Swing (slightly earlier than Triple Swing). Larry Caves suggested a trick the Lead can use in this rhythm so the turn is harmonious: Instead of his normal Rock and Recover, he steps Back L then Side R (so he moves behind his partner) making it easier for the Follow to end facing him.
To lead this turn (joined hands begin to move at 3& and are in place at 3a for the “high ve” signal), the Lead rst can lower his left hand slightly and straighten his ngers so the Follow also straightens her ngers as she maintains slight pressure against his palm (it is her responsibility to keep her hand joined to his).
en he moves the joined hands in a large clockwise circle (moving out and up) as if moving on the outside of a large ball. e Follow’s ngers swivel against the palm of his hand, and her hand moves counterclockwise from her perspective as if on the inside of a large ball. His hand stops like a “high- ve” sign between them at the right side of her face (from her perspective). She moves the joined hands up su ciently that she can step underneath them so the joined hands are directly over her head as she steps.
e above procedure allows the hands to continue to swivel against each other so that after the turn they easily return to their normal position, making numerous subsequent gures possible. Some instructors have not yet learned this trick so dancers might see Leads lifting the partner’s hand and ending with a very unusual hand-hold with few options available to release the awkwardly-joined hands.
begin facing each other; both end facing each other but in the opposite direction
As the turn is made, dancers actually pass each other and change places. e Follow’s right shoulder passes the front of Lead’s body. Some teach that the Lead moves joined hands toward his right shoulder to indicate this turn or that his ngers point the direction she should turn, which is ne initially. If this turn immediately follows the Tuck Turn, awkward hands correct. In isolation, hands can end in an awkward position or Leads release contact to change connection while hands are above Follow’s head.
Using the procedure described above (leaving joined hands on the right side of the Follow’s body) keeps hands normal and shapes her body so her right side is back and her right foot is beyond her left foot in a wind-up position that allows her turn to be made on both feet and arrive with body weight above her right foot in perfect balance. is is a technique known as a Switch Turn or a Delayed Forward Walk Turning. She moves her right arm forward which brings her body weight over her right foot, making the turn e ortless.
Knowing there are choices for techniques to use encourages dancers to experiment to see what works for them. Also, it helps them know that if they are open to learning newer or more e ective techniques as they are exposed to them, they can re ne their dancing as they gain more experience.
Happy dancing with life-long learning and remain young at heart!
Leisure World hosts informative speaker events called Meet and Eats. These sessions are led by a local business and as the title suggests they are followed by a free lunch. Supporting these events is a great way to boast your knowledge and keep our vendor relationships flourishing. Register online, via ext. 212 or by visiting the Fitness Center.
Maximizing Your Original Medicare Insurance Benefits
Join us for an educational event to learn more. Presented by Shepherd Insurance.
Friday, October 3rd
1:00-2:00 PM in the Rec. 1 Theater
Join us as we cover “10 Things You May Not Know About Medicare Insurance,” to learn more about coverages, aging health, and ways to protect your personal information. Medicare insurance can be robust coverage when you understand how to navigate benefits, costs, and networks.
Join us to learn more and find out who to call or chat with when you need help! Please call 480-832-0000 ext. 212 or visit www.lwca.com to register
Snowbird Secrets: Avoid Estate Planning Mistakes Across State Lines
Come for the snacks, stay for the smart planning tips!
Wednesday, October 8th
Rec 1 Theater
1:00 to 2:00PM DONT MISS IT!
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Leg Strength: The secret sauce to living longer and staying mobile, presented by Sarah Powell PT, MPT, FAAOMPT Cert. DiN, Cert. SMT, Master of Physical Therapy Follow, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy, Certified in Spinal Manipulation, Certified in Dry Needling, Owner/Founder of Performance Physio, PLLC
Thursday, October 9th
1:00 p.m. Rec. 1 Theater
Key Retirement Solutions - Free Social Security & Medicare Workshop
We are here to be an educational resource for you!
ANSWERING ALL YOUR QUESTIONS Medicare?
• What are the Medicare deductibles and copayments?
• What is the difference between Medigap and Advantage plans?
• Is it beneficial to apply for Medicare if I am still working?
• What are the Part D prescription benefits?
• Social Security?
• What are the updates to Social Security laws and how do they impact your retirement strategy?
• What strategies can you employ to reduce taxes on your Social Security benefits?
• How can you maximize your Social Security benefits effectively?
• What considerations are there for individuals who are divorced or widowed regarding Social Security?
OVER 60 YEARS HELPING RETIREES NAVIGATE MEDICARE!
Tuesday, October 14th
12:00-1:00PM
Rec. 1 Theater
Please call 480-832-0000 ext. 212 or visit www.lwca.com to RSVP
Meet & Eat with Josh Cormany - DEATH WITHOUT TAXES
THIS ENGAGING PRESENTATION COVERS:
• Why you need a comprehensive estate plan
• 10 Myths and truths of estate planning
• What death without taxes looks like
MEET THE PRESENTER: JOSH CORMANY
Josh Cormany is the director of business development for Prospect Estate Planning and holds a current life insurance license in Arizona. Prior to joining the firm, Josh spent 14 years in real estate finance and was a private business owner for the better part of 15 years. He enjoys working with people to help them create and implement strategies for their estate plans, living trusts, wills, specific powers of attorneys, retirement, and taxes. Originally from Spokane, Washington, Josh is now married with two adult’s children and is very involved in his local DC Ranch community. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, traveling, and music.
Wednesday, October 15th
1:00–2:00 Pm
Rec. 1 Theater, Leisure World, Mesa
Grab a plate and learn more!
Please call 480-832-0000 ext. 212 Or visit www.Lwca.Com TO RSVP
Please join us for Time-tested Strategies for Today’s Investor, a complimentary workshop to help you plan for your financial future. Our discussion is designed to help you:
- Gain perspective on the importance of investing, rather than merely savin
- Better understand principles of asset allocation and portfolio design
- Adhere to key principles of investing, even during periods of heightened market volatility
The presentation is scheduled for: Tuesday, October 21st 12:00pm - 1:30pm Leisure World Clubhouse Lunch will be served.
Sincerely,
Michelle D Ovadia,CFP®, AAMS® Financial Advisor
Please join us for 2026 Medicare 101 where Humana will be able to go over all of the upcoming changes/additions for Medicare.
- Get to know Medicare, including eligibility and understanding your options
- We’ll enjoy bagels and coffee provided by our team
- Bring your friends! No obligation to enroll.
Friday, October 24th
11AM-12PM
Rec. 1 Theater
Call 480-832-0000 ext.212 or visit www.lwca.com to RSVP.
by C. Bary Ingerson
November 22nd is just around the corner. is is the day of the Fall Arts and Crafts Festival, our semiannual festival that is comprised of three separate events which are all held in the Rec 1 complex from 9:00 to 2:00. Not only is there the Craft Fair in and around the quad featuring the work of our many Leisure World artisans; there is also the Library’s semiannual book sale held on the promenade. Last, but certainly not least, the Fall Art Show will be held in the Rec 1 Ballroom.
What’s the Fall Art Show All About?
e Fall Art Show is sponsored by the Leisure World Photography Club. However, this isn’t just a photography show. Leisure World is brimming with creative people who produce gorgeous original work in a wide spectrum of media. We’re excited to have exhibits in nearly all media during this year’s show.
e Fall Art Show also has a tradition of showcasing the talent and creativity of our Leisure World artists in our bucket ra e held during the show. Many of our artists have donated exceptional pieces to include. Ra e tickets will be on sale during the show and you place your tickets against the piece you want. e drawings takes place at 1:45 and you do not need to be present to win.
Whether you’re an artist or art appreciator, the Fall Art Show is not to be missed. We have some amazing artists, both professional and gifted amateurs, in Leisure World, many of whom will have work on display in the show.
Some of the exhibits on display are for sale. ere will also be featured works, cards and prints in the Art Mart for purchase.
Artist registration for the show is now open. Printed forms are available in the art room across from the Leisure World eater and can also be downloaded from our website, https://www.lwphoto.club. Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera to take you to our website.
Registration deadline for the Fall Art Show is noon on Monday, November 10, 2025. Please note that this registration is the for the art show only and not for artisans participating in the Craft Fair.
Showcasing Leisure World Artists in the Artwork Ra e
e Fall Art Show ra e enables the Photography Club to bring in exceptional professional photographers to give talks on their particular specialty — from travel, desert, and wildlife photography to available digital tools for the photographer and much in between. ese free talks are open to all Leisure World residents each month in the 2025-2026 season. is year’s speakers include Je & Kathryn Dannay, Neal Summerton, Shalista Anderson, Rick Burgess, and Bruce Taubert. More information is on our website, https://www.lwphoto.club/club-meetings/ guest-speakers, and will be published in the LWNews during the coming months.
We’re looking forward to a great Fall Art Show and invite you to stop by the ballroom to browse, admire the work of your community artists, vote for your favorite piece, and check out the ra e! All the events that day are free and open to the public. Mark your calendar now for Saturday, November 22nd.
By Linda Weinstock
“Art is everywhere, and I feel blessed to be able to create it,” says Andrea Williams, a talented surface designer and quilter. Andrea’s artistic journey is a testament to her creativity and passion. A surface designer by trade, Andrea adds a unique touch to quilts through her intricate thread work and techniques, often incorporating various threads and stitches to create textured, dimensional designs. Her latest masterpiece, “ e Cat,” has earned her the top spot at the Pine Needlers annual show, winning Quilter’s Choice Best in Show.
Andrea’s love a air with quilting began at the tender age of four, working alongside her grandmother. In a family tradition that brought everyone together, her grandmother would create the quilt tops, and Andrea and her siblings would quilt them. ese handmade quilts were then sold in Baltimore to supplement their family’s income. Although a double mastectomy in 2011 forced her to adapt, Andrea now uses a small, long arm machine to create her stunning designs. “I’ve learned to embrace the changes and nd new ways to express my creativity,” she says.
Recently, Andrea attended Quilting on the Lake, a week-long conference for modern quilters, where she drew inspiration for her “Robot Girl” piece. is experience has allowed her to merge traditional quilting with modern art, resulting in innovative and captivating works. As a member of the Leisure World Art Club, Andrea continues to explore new mediums, including colored pencils. “I’m having a blast learning new techniques and experimenting with di erent styles,” she exclaims. Her enthusiasm is infectious, and her art re ects her joy and creativity. With pieces like “ e Cat” and “ e Heart” set to be showcased in Leisure World’s art show, Andrea’s artistic journey is one to watch. rough her collaborations with fellow quilters and her own innovative spirit, Andrea Williams brings a fresh perspective to the world of art quilts.
ue Johnson has been a Realtor since 2000 and has been with RE/MAX Classic for more than 8 years. During that time, Sue has helped so many people find or sell their home in Leisure World and throughout the Valley. An agent that shares a laugh with you while using her analytical eye to make sure every transaction is running in tip-top shape, Sue prides herself in her work and the meaningful connections she makes. Both in and out of the o ce Sue loves to share stories, make you laugh, and be there for clients and friends alike.
Born in South Korea, Sue moved to the states at the age of two, living in New York for many years until moving to Mesa. A 29-year Arizona resident, currently residing in Gold Canyon, Sue first started her career as a gate agent with American West, which became US Airways, and finally with American Airlines. During that time, she was also raising her three wonderful daughters, coaching soccer, teaching art and math, was a big part of the Girl Scouts AND was selling real estate! After the girls went to college and she retired from the airlines, Sue has been a Realtor full time and has been a force to be reckoned with.
Since retiring from the airlines, Sue now enjoys the perks of retiree traveling with her husband Steve, having traveled to many countries and states to golf, snorkel and eat! Whether she stays local or travels abroad, Sue has a love for quilting, cooking, playing golf, and her newest obsession pickleball. This past year Sue volunteered at the PGA WM Phoenix Open and LPGA tour as a Standard Bearer and Walking Scorer. Sue also enjoys spending time with her friends, family and most of all, her ten-year-old grandson, loving his love of jujitsu, football, and video games.
Throughout her career Sue has worked tirelessly to be the best agent for her clients. Her empathetic nature, experience and knowledge is what you need when buying or selling such a huge part of your life. She’ll make the process as seamless as possible for you and help you every step of the way. Give her a call and she’ll give you her best!
Both grew up and attended school in North Platte, Nebraska, before marrying in 1965 and beginning their life together in Cheyenne, Wyoming. ere, they raised four children—along with several cats, dogs, and horses—and built a wonderful life centered around family and love.
ey are the proud parents of four children and grandparents to four beloved grandchildren, who bring them endless joy.
In 2019, they traded snowy winters for sunny skies, making Leisure World their new home. ey have embraced the community, sunshine, and friendships, and continue to enjoy the blessings of a long and happy marriage.
eir family and friends are so proud to celebrate this milestone and wish them many more years of love, laughter, and sunshine.
Sat, Nov 29th, 5:30pm-9:30pm, Rec. 2
Come in your fun PJ’s, comfy robes, & cute slippers! But let’s leave the lingerie for the bedroom! BUCCANEERZ CATERING serving breakfast (2 burritos pp)
Select smoked ham, bacon, or chorizo w/eggs & cheese or just scrambled eggs, no tortilla
Potatoes with onion, pepper, and salt
Guacamole/chips, salsa, sour cream
Fruit
Co ee, OJ, water & ice provided or BYOB
Sat, Oct. 11th, Rec. 2, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Grab a COSTUME and cackle for the camera this years categories: Funniest Scariest Cutest Original Couple
Hourly giveaways, surprise gifts on tables, & 50/50 $$ra e
Wear PJ’s to be entered in special drawing ADULTS 16 & OLDER PLEASE
*$35 Pp if purchased before 10/31/25, $40 pp afterwards*
Reserved seating so pick your favorite table .
Come enjoy a night full of fun & laughter while listening or dancing to the music of DJ Steve.
Top (2) Winners of EACH Category can choose ANY Gift from Table. EVERYONE in costume OR not will be entered in separate drawings to choose gift from table (except contest winners)
Optional fang-tastic potluck or bring favorite snacks for your table BYOB - bring your favorite boos ice and water provided
Tickets $6 on LW Website or contact Rec. dept ($8 at Door)
50/50 $$ Drawing: $1 or 6 tickets for $5
(Adults 16 and older please)
Ghouls just wanna have fun! Come SKELI-BRATE with DJ Steve!
Where people come as strangers and return as friends.
Our next Holiday Traditions meal will be on Thanksgiving, November 27.
Please let me know if you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, such as: CHEF WORK
DISHWASHING
SERVING
SET UP
REGISTRATION/CHECKIN
Please email my volunteer chairman AND ASSISTANT TO THE CHEF Lynette Waltemath at lwholidaytraditions@gmail.com and let her know how you would like to help.
We especially want you, younger, healthy ones to do strenuous work.
SOME OF THESE JOBS ARE TIRING SO IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE, DON’T VOLUNTEER. WE WILL HAVE ENOUGH STRONG HANDS TO BE SUCCESSFUL!
If you feel you are not able to volunteer, there are several other ways that you can contribute:
You may donate to help cover the cost
You may invite your Leisure World neighbors and friends, especially those that may not have someone with whom to share the Holiday
Or both!
If you wish to help cover the cost of this event, there are three ways to donate:
My manor 875 (Cash or check)- a lock box is at front door.
Venmo @cheflamott
Donation box at event (Cash or check) Please make checks out to Doris Hoel.
Reservations will be accepted by email to Lynette (lwholidaytraditions@gmail.com) from October 1-31 or until filled (maximum of eight attendees per reservation). Seating times are 1,2 & 3PM. Your table is yours for the day, so there is no need to rush. Dress in your Sunday best, as a photo area will be provided.
If you want to sit with certain people, please make sure that you make
the reservation together under 1 name with the names of all attendees at your table. We will arrange any other numbers of guests in tables of 8. You will get confirmation from Lynette. No tickets are given out.
Please remember to check on your friends and neighbors so that they can be included in our Holiday Tradition Dinner – especially those that may be alone on a holiday. For those who cannot get out, we will have a delivery option, as well as transportation for those that need it. We just need to know ahead of time. Tell the Lynette when you make your reservations.
Even if you donate, you will still need to make a reservation if you are planning to have a meal with us, so that we have adequate seating and enough food for everyone!
Many of you cannot come because you do have family to spend the holidays with and still donate to this, I so appreciate it. It takes a village to make these Holiday traditions dinners be successful!
Remember- No walk-ins will be allowed.
Remember my favorite bible verse 1st Peter 4:9-10 “PRACTICE HOSPITALITY WITHOUT GRUMBLING,
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace and its various forms.”
This is why I do what I do! Sincerely, Chef LaMott, Doris Hoel, Manor 875, cheflamott@ gmail.com
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“Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found its words.”
Robert Frost, American poet (1874-1963)
Like a song, a poem reflects shared human experiences, the universal truths that resonate across cultures and societies. Poets internalize their feelings and wonderings and then write about them. A poem just is…with no right or wrong in its message or the response it elicits.
e past few summers I’ve been ‘bugged’ by critters in my space as hordes of tiny ants arrive; my kitchen pantry is their favorite place. Makes sense that their instinct is to nd a way to escape our AZ heat; the bene t of air-conditioning and some tasty crumbs just can’t be beat. I cringe as they move up walls and onto shelves in tight military formations but have to admit that a part of me is awed by these wondrous creations. ey are incredibly e cient, working together to obtain what they need, after all, their huge colony has many, many hungry mouths to feed.
I wish I could see them as Disney characters, full of joy and delight, I’d chuckle on noticing their presence instead of wanting to ght. But ght I do with all that I have to ensure they are gone and done and as I sweep away their once vibrant bodies, I wonder, have I won?
If you’re feeling some sadness as you read, yes, it is the same for me. I wish I could allow these marvelous insects to do their stu , to just be. But alas, we fearful humans label so many as ‘pests’ that require our control. After all, each ought to somehow bene t our lives, right? Isn’t that their role? Or is it?
Epilogue:
Yes, I found the site of their entry and it now has a permanent seal, but still, I wish I’d not done the killing…hmm, just the way I feel.
Denise A. Haala
Moonlight Serenade Dance Club is a big band dinner dance club founded as a non-pro t in 1999. e purpose of the club is to provide formal dance evenings for its members, who are friends and neighbors of Leisure World. We have formal dinner dances (like the big band era), and the club is celebrating its twenty-sixth successful year. We are part of the founding culture that makes Leisure World a successful neighborhood, and we operate four dances each year.
is is an environment where you can have a conversation with your friends as well as enjoy a big band orchestra. Formal-dressed dancers dance away to large orchestras. It is truly a sight to see. You might think time has been reproduced.
e year this club started was the same year Prince Edward married commoner Sophie Rhys-Jones, “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” rst debuted, the musical “Mama Mia” made its debut in London, gas was $1.22 a gallon, and it was the rst year for the euro. Names that were common in those days were the likes of Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, Glenn Miller (Moonlight Serenade), Count Basie, and Buddy Rich.
ank you, Leisure World, for supporting us.
We appreciate our members’ loyalty and always like to hear comments and suggestions. It has been a good 26 years.
ere is a limited number of memberships, and there is a strict dress code. See Club News for dance dates and contact information. Advance registration is important to us, as it helps us make plans and preparations.
by Sue De Carlo
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Non- Fiction – (WW II History) Band Of Sisters by Philippe Maynial – e setting is 1946 France, Poland and Russia. With the Russians consolidating their hold on Eastern Europe President De Gaulle of France realizes there are thousands of French citizens trapped behind what was to become the iron curtain. He calls upon Dr. Madeleine Pauliac, 10 nurses and a male ambulance driver to search for French citizens and bring them home. While Stalin agreed to repatriation, his soldiers in the eld not cooperative. is is the heroic story of how about 1,500 sick and wounded French soldiers were brought back to their families. 68% rated 4 or 5 stars.
served had I read the earlier books rst. I was over 100 pages in before I was clear on relationships between the major characters. is volume relates the aftermath of a war won by the faeries at great cost of lives, infrastructure and relationships. e city is being rebuilt, and relationships are being mended. e book is also a love story between Feyre and Rhys, the rulers of the Winter Court. Our library has the rst and third volumes A Court of orns & Roses and A Court of Wings & Ruins. If faery tales appeal, I suggest you read the earlier volumes rst. 58% rated 4 or 5 stars.
LP Mystery – Don’t Forget
LP Western – Purgatory Crossing – A Nathan Stark Western by William W. and J. A. Johnstone - Fully realized ctional characters set to action in well researched real historical situations make history come to life. In this book the Johnstones prove themselves true masters of the genre. e setting is Arizona Territory. e situation is that Geronimo and his band of Mescalero Apache are rampaging across Arizona destroying homes and killing both encroaching whites and peaceful Indians. ere are Apache’s, US Calvary Scouts, soldiers, settlers, scalp hunters, desperadoes, and even young lovers. is is a story of pain, rage, sorrow, desperation, loyalty, respect and love. ere is lots of action and emotion. ere are no easy answers. 88% rated 4 or 5 stars.
LP Speculative Fiction (Faeries & Magic) – A Court of Frost & Starlight by Sarah J. Maas (Book 4 of the Court of orns & Roses Series) – While I enjoyed meeting the various characters in this tale I would have been better
Me Little Bessie – A Holland Family Novel by James Lee Burke. e First World War is being fought in Europe. Oil exploration and exploitation is taking over the ranches and farms of rural Texas and 14-year-old Bessie Holland is trying to reach adulthood without the aid of her only living parent, an often-absent father. Burke masterfully handles adult themes through the eyes of this extraordinary teenager. Burke brings the reader into the setting of both rural Texas and the lower east side of New York City while also creating distinctive, memorable characters and unforgettable situations. He seamlessly draws in real historical details and people to create a fully realized world in which the characters live what seem like real lives one can relate to. Even though there are despicable characters and violent actions the indominable, resilient heroine Bessie Holland is someone I really enjoyed meeting and will not forget for a long, long time. 84% rated 4 or 5 stars
LP Fiction & RP Fiction –(Historical Fiction) –The Cardinal by Alison Weir –Set in 16th century England this book imagines the life of Cardinal omas Wolsey chief minister in the court of Henry VIII. It depicts his rise from commoner to the most powerful man in England under King Henry and then his fall. Weir presents a realistic picture of King Henry, his queens and courtiers as they interact with Wolsey during a turbulent period of history that did, in fact, change the world. 78% rated 4 or 5 stars.
RP Mystery (shelved in New Paper Backs)– Murder Your Employer (McMasters Guide to Homicide) by Rupert Holmes - is charming dark comedy is an absolute gem. e theme is innovative. e narrative is creative. e characters are diverse. I loved it! e premise is that there is a school to prepare one for getting away with murder. However, not just any murder, the target must be an abusive person whose actions are harmful to others and whose death will not harm any innocent bystanders. If you are interested in something new and di erent this is the book for you. 66% rated 4 or 5 stars.
Number of New Books Added (excluding paper back donations) – 11
RP Mystery – 4
RP Fiction – 5
LP Mystery - 1
LP Fiction – 1
Number of Books In Circulation
Regular Print Books - 289
Large Print Books - 309
Paperback Books - 75
Volunteer Hours - 313
With a heavy heart, we share the passing of Barbara B.Irving, who left us on August 13, 2025, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on April 9, 1940, in Norwalk, CT, Barbara was the daughter of the late Grace and Irving Bulkley and sister to her older brother Robert Bulkley.
Barbara’s life was a testament to her love for family and her passion for teaching. She graduated from Norwalk High and went on to earn her B.A. in Education from Central Connecticut State College. For a couple of years, she was a beloved elementary school teacher in Norwalk, CT, a profession she stepped away from to dedicate herself to raising her two children- William W. Irving, Jr. (born 7/12/64) and Laura Michael (born 10/26/66). Later in life, she also enjoyed a career as a secretary for Cyprus Minerals in Denver, CO.
On June 29, 1963, Barbara married William W. Irving, in Norwalk, CT. eir life together took them from Westport, CT, to Castle Rock, CO, and nally to Leisure World in Mesa, AZ, where they enjoyed a peaceful retirement. Barbara was a social and active member of her community. She was a keen Bridge player, the secretary for the LW Lawn Bowling Club, and enjoyed many rounds of golf with her friends. She also had a special bond with her best friend, Joan Rebo.
Barbara leaves behind a beautiful legacy through her children, and her beloved grandchildren: Zachary Noreiga, Sydney Michael, Katya Irving, Julia Irving, and Eva Irving.
A Celebration of Life will be held on December 5, 2025, at 2:00 pm in the Rec. 1 Clubroom in Leisure World. In lieu of owers, the family kindly suggests a memorial contribution to Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ, a cause that was very close to their hearts. Barbara’s ashes will be laid to rest at the family grave site at Riverside Cemetery in Norwalk, CT.
“ e Linen Lady” will be at the LW Monthly Market on Friday October 3rd, 2025, from 9-11a.m. selling women’s 100% linen clothing from Italy and Spain, plus 100% cotton from India.
She will also be in the Rec. 1 Clubroom on Wednesday the 22nd and 29th of October from 2-4 p.m.
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Hopefully by now our heat has resolved to lessen. Welcome back all of you who ee from our heat and Monsoon weather. Looking back last year’s column, I have decided to take my idea a step forward and express how blessed I am through others. Since we moved here six years ago, it has been an unbelievably blessed set of experiences for me. I’d rst like to begin with the warmth and enthusiasm we were greeted with by Linda Weienstock who arranged a get together so that we could meet our neighbors. Since then, she has remained a good friend.
It was my good fortune to meet Denise Haala who not only introduced me to the community theater group but also got me involved in a volunteer school program. She has allowed me to express myself on stage as well as lled in my hole of missing teaching. is has been a great blessing for me.
Due to that volunteer program, I met Carolin Lowy, a fabulous woman of strength and character. She is a very caring and involved individual who gives her all to both the Leisure World community as a whole as well as her friends.
During our time here we have experienced several changes in our direct neighbors. However, I am blessed to say we now have a set of exceptional neighbors and real friends. Blessings came in rst when Molly Miller moved in next door. I can’t express how wonderful she is in words. She is really a true friend and is always ready to help. My neighbor who shares our roof is a truly a good Christian man. He has demonstrated kindness and care, and we are truly blessed to have Dan Chavez and his wife Becky in our lives.
en one day I met one of the most vibrant and energetic of women I have had the pleasure of knowing. Chris Lock knocks your socks o with her energy. Her kindness and care matches her enthusiasm.
Finally, speaking of a caring person, I would be remiss in not mentioning Allanah Courson. She is a very giving person not only because of her time but because of her expertise.
ese are only a few of my “people blessings.” ere are many more that I will mention in upcoming issues. Right now, I thank the Good Lord for the gift of friendship I have been blessed to receive. May you also be blessed with friendship and care.
Upcoming movies you can catch outside the walls at theaters like Harkins, AMC, Regal, Majestic etc.
By: Barb E. Dawl
October 10
Tron Ares (PG13)
“TRON: Ares” follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s rst encounter with A.I. beings.
After the Hunt (R)
A gripping psychological drama about a college professor (Julia Roberts) who nds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star student (Ayo Edebiri) levels an accusation against one of her colleagues (Andrew Gar eld), and a dark secret from her own past threatens to come into the light.
Kiss of the Spider Woman (NR)
silver screen diva, Ingrid Luna (Jennifer Lopez). Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical hit.
October 17
Blue Moon (R)
Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon tells the story of legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart bravely facing the future as his professional and private life unravel at the opening night party for his former partner’s hit show Oklahoma!
October 24
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (NR)
Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon tells the story of legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart bravely facing the future as his professional and private life unravel at the opening night party for his former partner’s hit show Oklahoma!
Majestic Classics:
Valentín (Diego Luna), a political prisoner, shares a cell with Molina (Tonatiuh), a window dresser convicted of public indecency. e two form an unlikely bond as Molina recounts the plot of a Hollywood musical starring his favorite
October 3rd: 30th Anniversary Casper
October 12th: The Dark Crystal
e Queen Creek Library is located at 21802 S Ellsworth Rd. Queen Creek, AZ 85142 and is open to the public Monday- ursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration may be required. Check online or call for details.
Artist of the Month for Adults
Thursday, October 2
6:00-7:15 pm
will create our own unique replica. is month we’ll be learning about Victor Vasarely. No art experience required!
Ghostly Canvas Art
Saturday, October 11
2:00-3:00 pm
Thursday, October 16
6:00-7:30 pm
Join us each month as we learn about a di erent artist! After learning about that artist and their style, we
Create your very own, BOOtastic ghost art! We’ll be using household spackle to create these ghostly works of art!
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. is event is for all ages and anyone looking to puzzle is welcome! No registration is required and participants are welcome to come any time.
City of Mesa Dia de los Muertos Festival
October 25 & 26th, 2025 10:00 a.m.-05:00 p.m. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E Main St., Mesa, AZ, 85201
Mesa Arts Center is pleased to celebrate Día de los Muertos with an annual event created in collaboration with the community. Día de los Muertos is a celebration of Latin American art and culture related to the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead. e annual free event o ers a variety of features, performances and more in celebration of the memories of the deceased.
Order one entrée, and get the second regular priced entrée FREE! Dine-in only. Mention Leisure World to your server to receive this offer. Visit your closest location: Black Angus Superstition 6902 E. Hampton Avenue Mesa, AZ 85209 | (480) 830-6900
Cannot be combined with other coupons, discounts, offers or $15 Be Our Guest cards. Offer subject to change. dine-in only. Full priced entrées $35 and under are eligible for free entrée promotion. Fall Trio, Campfire Feast, Square Cow Feast and experience events are not included in the offer. Free item is the lower priced entrée. The maximum amount to be discounted from any order is $35. No change given for entrées less than $35. Guest pays difference for any entrée over $35. Free entrée does not include butters, toppers or premium sidekicks. Guest is responsible for tax and gratuity. Promotion valid through
Haunted Hangar at Falcon Field Airport Saturday, October 25, 2025, 8:0011:00 a.m.
Halloween edition of Cockpit Close-Up, a FREE event perfect for families and kids in costume! Explore the Historic WWII Hangar, trickor-treat with City of Mesa departments and Falcon Field businesses, and get up close with private aircraft presented by WOFF, a volunteer pilot organization based at Falcon Field.
By: Rilus M. Dana
Families often wonder how they can leave money or assets to a loved one with special needs without accidentally disqualifying them from government bene ts. A special needs trust (SNT) o ers a solution, ensuring long-term care and nancial stability while protecting eligibility for important programs like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
A sub-trust is a smaller trust created within a larger estate plan to serve a speci c purpose. e special needs trust is one of the most valuable types of sub-trusts because it provides extra support for a bene ciary while keeping them eligible for vital assistance programs.
What
A special needs trust, sometimes called a supplemental needs trust, is designed to hold and manage assets for a person with a disability or special needs.
In an SNT:
• e grantor establishes the trust.
• e trustee manages and distributes funds.
• e beneficiary is the person who requires support.
e trust’s assets do not count as the bene ciary’s personal resources. is means the bene ciary stays below the nancial threshold for government bene ts, while still receiving supplemental support.
Types of Special Needs Trusts
First-Party SNT
Funded with the bene ciary’s own assets, such as savings, inheritance, or a settlement. After the bene ciary’s death, remaining funds may be used to reimburse the government for bene ts received. ese trusts are usually irrevocable once established.
Third-Party SNT
Created and funded by someone other than the bene ciary, such as a parent or grandparent. is type is often used in family estate plans and avoids government payback rules. While the grantor is alive, it can be revocable. After their death, it becomes irrevocable, ensuring assets are managed as intended.
1. Preserves Government Benefits
Assets in the SNT are not considered “available,” so the bene ciary can continue receiving government assistance.
2. Flexibility in Use
While public bene ts may only cover healthcare basics, SNT funds can also be used for education, recreation, transportation, and personal care.
3. Professional Oversight
A trustee manages the trust, providing peace of mind that assets are handled responsibly and in the beneciary’s best interest.
4. Protection of Assets
Because the trust owns the assets, they are generally protected from creditors or lawsuits. In third-party SNTs, remaining funds can pass to other family members instead of going back to the government. Special Needs Trust vs. ABLE Account
An ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) account is another planning tool that helps people with disabilities save money for speci c expenses. Both SNTs and ABLE accounts are useful, but they di er in key ways:
• Funding Limits - SNTs have no funding cap, making them suitable for larger inheritances or settlements. ABLE accounts are capped at $18,000 per year and $100,000 total before SSI bene ts are a ected.
• Control - SNTs are managed by a trustee, while ABLE
accounts give the bene ciary direct control if they are capable.
• Allowable Expenses - SNTs can be used for a wide range of supplemental needs, such as vacations or personal care. ABLE accounts are limited to disability-related expenses like housing, education, or healthcare.
• Payback Rules - ird-party SNTs can preserve wealth for future heirs without requiring repayment of bene ts. ABLE accounts typically require Medicaid payback upon the bene ciary’s death.
• Which tool is best depends on your goals. For larger estates and trustee management, an SNT may be preferable. For smaller amounts and more independence, an ABLE account can be a good t, or even work alongside an SNT.
• Planning for Your Loved One’s Future Special needs trusts and ABLE accounts can both provide nancial security and peace of mind. Deciding which option to use depends on your family’s circumstances, the size of the assets, and the level of oversight you prefer. e Rilus Law team is experienced with creating custom estate plans for all kinds of individuals and circumstances, and we are here to help you choose the right tool and ensure your loved one’s needs are met well into the future.
- Rilus M. Dana, J.D., is the Managing Partner at Rilus Law, formerly Dana and Associates.
e holiday season is quickly approaching and for many that means time with family and loved ones as well as pressure to nd a perfect and meaningful gift. If it is important to you to give presents that provide lasting impact and never go out of season, consider a nancial gift. Here are a few ideas you can feel good about giving.
Start a savings account. Help instill the importance of saving with the gift of a partially funded savings account. Consider opening a high-yield savings account or Roth IRA for someone you love to help them establish a relationship with a nancial institution and learn the importance of a growing investment.
Contribute to charity. Donating to charity on behalf of a loved one can be a powerful way to give back while sharing your values with a future generation. Spread the holiday spirit by planning a day to volunteer together or contribute to a nonpro t organization that supports causes important to the person receiving the gift.
Provide education funds. If someone you know is likely to have educational expenses in their future, consider gifting money to help o set the cost. Consider opening a 529 plan for a bene ciary, which allows the funds to be withdrawn tax-free to pay for eligible education expenses down the road. You may open di erent accounts for each bene ciary and reassign them as needed. Communicate your intentions with the bene ciaries so they can plan how to best utilize the fund to further their education, keeping your intentions and wishes in mind.
Help chip away at debt. Many young adults are burdened by debt as they work to establish themselves nancially. Whether balancing student loans or car payments, juggling work and loan repayments
can be challenging. Helping your loved one chip away at loan repayments can relieve stress and allow them to better focus on their future nancial goals.
Gifting stock. Gifting stock is a great way to introduce a loved one to the world of investing. If you’d like to give stock you already own, the shares need to be retitled in the bene ciary’s name. You can also purchase new shares titled in your bene ciary’s name. If you are gifting stock to a minor, you can retain some control by placing it in a trust.
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Gift an appointment with a financial advisor. Help your loved ones establish a nancial plan with the assistance of an advisor you know and trust. is thoughtful gesture has lasting value by helping lay the foundation for future nancial security.
As you consider how to gift your wealth to those you care about, ensure your giving strategy is aligned with your nancial plan. A nancial advisor working with your tax professional can help you evaluate tax-e cient nancial strategies to help maximize your gift this year – and into the future.
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By Ken Weinstock CPA, Leisure World resident.
Last month’s Tax Corner was an overview of retirement plans. is month I want to talk about how to transfer the assets in your retirement account without having a taxable distribution. Required distributions will be covered in a future Tax Corner article.
Transfer Basics
Assets in retirement accounts are not like other assets. You can’t take them out or give them to another person without possible tax consequences. Generally, a distribution from a retirement account results in taxable income at the time the distribution is taken. e key to understanding how to transfer retirement plan assets comes from my column last month. Last month I mentioned that contributions to quali ed retirement plans must be kept in a separate account for each plan participant and that IRAs are for the exclusive bene t of the account owner or his or her bene ciaries.
How to Transfer Retirement Plan Assets to Another Account
So, how can you transfer the assets in your retirement account to another account without paying tax on the transfer? ere are basically three ways.
Direct Rollover
You can use a direct rollover to transfer assets from a quali ed plan to another quali ed plan or to an IRA. is is done by contacting the plan administrator and having them send the assets directly to another quali ed plan or to an IRA.
Trustee-to-Trustee Transfer
To transfer assets from one IRA to another IRA, contact the custodian of your IRA and ask them to transfer the assets in your IRA to the custodian of another IRA.
An indirect rollover, also known as a 60-day rollover, can be used to avoid having to pay tax on a retirement plan distribution or an IRA distribution that you already received.
ere are strict rules for an indirect rollover. You have 60 days from the date you received the IRA or retirement plan distribution to roll it over into another plan or IRA. If the rollover occurs after 60 days, the distribution will be included in your taxable income unless you missed the deadline because of circumstances beyond your control.
ere is a one-rollover-per-year rule which applies to indirect rollovers from one IRA to another IRA. You can make only one rollover in any 12-month period. is once-a-year limit does not apply to indirect rollovers involving quali ed plans or from a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, which is called a conversion.
Withdrawing assets from a Traditional IRA and transferring them into a Roth IRA is called a conversion. If the conversion is done within 60 days of the distribution from the Traditional IRA you can avoid the penalty for early distributions, however the distribution from the Traditional IRA may be included in your income and subject to tax.
Transfers to Beneficiaries
You can transfer assets in a retirement plan to another person without paying tax by designating someone as a bene ciary of the retirement plan. When the account owner dies, the bene ciary inherits the assets in the account. ere is no tax on the transfer, however, bene ciaries will pay tax on distributions they receive. e rules for inherited quali ed retirement plans are generally de ned by the retirement plan documents.
Rules for inherited IRAs are determined by tax law. ere are di erent rules for IRAs inherited from a spouse and for IRAs inherited from someone other than a spouse.
Inherited IRAs
IRA Inherited from a Spouse
If you inherit a Traditional IRA from your spouse you can:
(1) elect to treat the IRA as your own by designating yourself as the owner,
(2) elect to treat the IRA as your own by rolling it into another IRA in your name or possibly into a quali ed retirement plan,
(3) treat yourself as the bene ciary of the IRA you inherited.
If you treat an IRA inherited from your spouse as your own, you can make contributions to the IRA. You can do this only if you are the sole bene ciary of the IRA. If you receive a distribution from your spouse’s IRA you can roll the distribution into your own IRA as long as there are no required distributions. is is true even if you are not the only bene ciary of that IRA.
IRA Inherited from Someone other than your Spouse
If you inherit a Traditional IRA from someone other than your spouse you cannot treat that IRA as your own. You can’t make any contributions to the IRA. You can’t roll any amounts into or out of the IRA. You can make a trustee-to-trustee transfer to another IRA in the name of the deceased IRA owner for your bene t as a bene ciary. Also, the entire balance may have to be distributed within 10 years of the IRA owner’s death. Please note that the rules regarding retirement plans are fairly complex. In order to avoid having a retirement plan transfer become a taxable distribution it’s always best to consult with your nancial advisor and/or your tax professional.
PAS Pre-Season Show: Evolution of Music –Rhythm Edition
Bring a lawn chair out to the Rec. 1 courtyard for a night under the stars with music from Mesa City Band’s 60-piece band. *No chairs supplied; you have to bring your own.Taking chairs from the Banquet Room, Promenade, and Courtyard will not be permitted.
Date: Wed. Oct. 15
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Rec. 1 Courtyard
Cost: FREE
Residents interested in participating in the Fall Fine Arts & Crafts Fair are encouraged to attend this meeting. Registration forms and event flyers will be available, as well as information on the event and requirements to participate. This is your chance to come and get all your questions answered regarding the Fall Fair. Registration information and forms for the Fall Fair will be available in the Rec. Office after the meeting on Wed. Oct. 15.
Fair is scheduled for Saturday, November 22nd.
Date: Wed., Oct. 15
Times: 2:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 1 Queen Card Room
Freshen up your wardrobe! Welcome back New Image Fashions and take advantage of a chance to shop thousands of fall arrivals from Ruby Road, Alfred Dunner, Maxine Swimwear, Erin London, and more at 25% – 75% off retail. Coordinates and separates, shorts, capris skirts, pants, blouses, jackets, and swimwear for all including missy, petite, and large sizes. Watch batteries will be replaced for a nominal fee. Remember, a percentage of all sales come back to Leisure World.
Date: Fri., Oct. 17
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 2 Hopi Room
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.
Date: Mon., Nov. 10
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms Cost: $26-32 depending on section
What a perfect time to get your Christmas shopping completed! Come browse the variety of crafts made by our very own talented residents. There will be ceramics, pottery, clothing, jewelry, woodcarvings, artworks, china painting, stained glass, and every other craft you can think of! The library will also have a book sale featuring hundreds of books. We will have a stand with hamburgers, hot dogs, and breakfast items for you to snack on!
Don’t miss this one-day only sale. Invite your friends from outside the community to spend the whole day checking out all the exhibits.
Resident crafters sign up in the Recreation Office.
Date: Sat., Nov. 22
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 1 Center
Registration Deadline: Wed., Nov. 12
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.
2025 Preseason
Nov. 10, 2025 – Evolution of Music – Rhythm Edition
Dec. 8, 2025 – In The Christmas Mood
2026 Season
Jan. 5, 2026 – Johnny Cash Tribute – Almost Folsom
Jan. 19, 2026 – Ben and Cassandra Magic Show
Feb. 2, 2026 – Beatles Tribute – Britain’s Finest
Feb. 16, 2026 – Bob Seger Tribute – Turn the Page
Mar. 2, 2026 – John Denver Tribute – Take Me Home
Mar. 16, 2026 – Eagles Tribute – Eagle Eyes
This season we will have an open seat, first come process for purchasing, both online and in the Rec Office. Residents can go to LWCA.com website or by calling or coming into the Rec. Office. Select your seat from “2026 Season Ticket 6pk”. During the checkout process you will be asked to acknowledge Yes or No to include the 2025 Preseason 2-show-package; the Recreation Office will contact you later to finalize your Preseason purchase. On Salethrough Sept. 5
Individual show tickets starting: October 1st
If you would like more information about any of the following events, please contact the Recreation Office at ext 212
Grub & Groove Halloween Costume Bash
Play is every Friday night at 7:00 p.m. On-sets are 3 for $3; 6 for $6; and 9 for $9. Refreshments are served at the break. Water, ice, lemonade, coffee, popcorn, and pretzels. Play starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. Players may arrive at 6:00 p.m. to purchase on-sets. LW Bingo is for Residents and their guests 18 years of age and older. Our bingo games are for recreational play and not open to the public. The State does not allow alcohol to be present or consumed during our recreational Bingo games.
Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Game starts at 7:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 1 Ballroom
Community Happy Hour is a great way to meet your neighbors and hang out with friends. With a rotating schedule of Resident Volunteer DJ’s, it is different every month. BYOB is always encouraged. Mingle with friends, meet new people, and enjoy different varieties of music based on the Resident DJ that month. If you would like to get in the rotation of Resident DJ’s, please contact the Rec. Office!
Date: Fri., Oct. 3 & Nov. 7
Times: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Place: Rec. 1 Clubroom
Gather with your friends and neighbors to test your knowledge and expand your brain! Trivia will be hosted by our very own, Scott Immel! Three rounds of 15 questions will challenge you and others to see who will top the charts. Test your knowledge with a group of eight or on your own.
Date: Wed., Oct. 8 (Rec. 1 Ballroom) & 22* (Rec. 2) | Nov. 5* & 19* (Rec. 2)
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: *Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms
Cost: $2 per person
Club Events: Purchase tickets through the Recreation
Grab your friends and neighbors and let’s keep the good times going! Join host Steve and Cathy Evangelesta as they provide great music and fun surprises. Bring potluck items of your choice to share. Enjoy listening to music and dancing the night away with DJ Steve. Attendees must be 16 years or older.
Date: Sat., Oct. 11
Time: 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima
Cost: $6 advanced, $8 at door
Due to the rising costs of bringing Leisure World’s favorite bands to our events, we will be adjusting dance ticket prices to $10 in advance and $12 at the door in October. This change will help us continue to provide the highquality entertainment our community enjoys. We appreciate the support and look forward to an amazing line up of bands for the upcoming year!
Join in the fun, socialize, and dance! Come listen to great music, friendly conversation, and have a groovin’ time! All dances include your mixology stations of soda, water, ice, and cups, all you need to bring is the B in B.Y.O.B. Fresh popped popcorn will also be provided for $1.
Whiskey Rose is back with their wide variety of Rock n’ Roll songs. They play
the Eagles, Rolling Stones, Bryan Adams, and
here at Leisure World!
Date: Thurs., October 9
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms
Cost: $10 in advance | $12 at event
Date: Sat., Oct. 25
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Place: Rec. 2 on L.W. Blvd.
Cost: Free
We will be dancin’ in the streets of Leisure World Blvd. as the street in between Coyote Run Driving Range and Hopi/Pima Rooms closes and becomes our dance floor! Bring your own chair or golf cart to sit on. Enjoy food trucks, and live music from a new favorite, Thaddeus Rose, to kick off the season in the best way possible. Tables and chairs will only be provided in the Food Truck area for eating purposes, so please bring your own tables and chairs to the event, if you are wanting seating in the street. Food truck menus will be provided closer to the event in the weekly Recreation newsletter for your convenience.
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.
October 5 Greater
October 12 Marry Me
October 19 The Thursday Murder Club
October 26 Our Souls At Night
Told he wasn’t good enough to play Division I football, Brandon Burlsworth took a risk and walked on in 1994, and he became the most respected player in the history of the programme.
Pop superstar Kat Valdez (Jennifer Lopez) is about to get married before an audience of her loyal fans. However, seconds before the ceremony, she learns about her fiance’s cheating ways and has a meltdown on stage. In a moment of inspired insanity, Kat locks eyes with a total stranger (Owen Wilson) in the crowd and marries him on the spot. As forces conspire to separate the unlikely newlyweds, they must soon decide if two people from such different worlds can find true love together.
Four retirees spend their time solving cold case murders for fun, but their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands. Starring Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, Celia Imrie, and Ben Kingsley.
Addie Moore (Jane Fonda) and Louis Waters (Robert Redford), a widow and widower, have lived next door to each other for years. When Addie tries to make a connection with her neighbor, the two begin sleeping in bed together platonically, with the innocent goal of alleviating their shared loneliness. As their relationship deepens, however, they each deal with grief and loss, and a real romance begins to blossom.
Respected medical lecturer Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder) learns that he has inherited his infamous grandfather’s estate in Transylvania. Arriving at the castle, Dr. Frankenstein soon begins to recreate his grandfather’s experiments with the help of servants Igor (Marty Feldman), Inga (Teri Garr) and the fearsome Frau Blücher (Cloris Leachman). After he creates his own monster (Peter Boyle), new complications ensue with the arrival of the doctor’s fiancée, Elizabeth (Madeline Kahn).
Date: Tues., October 21
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 1 Theater
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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!
MGM’s mega-hit, Singin’ in the Rain is widely considered the finest movie musical ever! And it is! You’ll laugh and sing along with all the hits such as “Singin’ in the Rain”, “Make ‘em Laugh”, and “Moses Supposes”. Incredible singing, tapdancing, and powerhouse performances will entertain you like never before. Will it really rain on our stage? Come see!
Date: Thurs., Oct. 23
Price: $50
Deadline: Thurs., Oct. 9
A Hale Holiday Classic! Our spectacular,
heart-warming version of Dickens’ classic tale of redemption is magically brought to life on the Hale Stage. This production is rich with traditional carols, stunning costumes, and memorable characters that are guaranteed to enrich the holiday season for you and your family. Now celebrating its 23rd year in Gilbert!
*Matinee Performance: 5:00 pm
Date: Thurs., Dec. 4
Price: $50*
Deadline: Thurs., Nov. 20
Simply one of the funniest comedies ever written! Lovely Jewish parents have asked their charming Jewish daughter to bring home the beau she has been dating for months. But wait —he’s not Jewish! So she hires an actor to play her kosher Jewish boyfriend in order to please her folks. Problem solved? Absolutely not! A brilliant, witty, and hilarious comedy!
Date: Thurs., Jan. 8
Price: $50
Deadline: Mon., Dec. 22
Based on a true story about Patsy Cline’s friendship with a fan who befriended the star in a 1961 Texas honky-tonk. Complete with down home country humor, true emotion, and even some audience participation, this show includes many of Patsy’s unforgettable hits such as “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Sweet Dreams” & “Walking After Midnight.” 27 songs in all!
Date: Tues., Feb. 17
Price: $50
Deadline: Tues., Feb. 3
Set against the fast-moving high lights and low lives of New York City in the 1940’s, this bigger-than-life Broadway musical returns triumphantly to our stage! With classic songs like “Luck Be a Lady,” “Take Back Your Mink,” “A Bushel and a Peck,” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” this memorable musical is a winner with every roll of the dice!
Date: Thurs., Mar. 19
Price: $50
Deadline: Thurs., Mar. 5
This sweet, romantic musical, set in a charming 1930s Budapest parfumerie, tells the story of two feuding colleagues who are unaware they’re secret pen pals. A classic show, with delightful songs and heartwarming moments, She Loves Me is a perfect blend of humor and love, and the inspiration for the film “You’ve Got Mail”, which featured Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.
Date: Thurs., April 16
Price: $50
Deadline: Wed., March 26
Join Dorothy, Toto, and their friends Scarecrow, Tinman, and Cowardly Lion as they journey down the Yellow Brick Road to the magical Land of Oz! This cherished musical brings the classic story to life with all the iconic music you know and love from the legendary MGM film. A family-fun must-see at Hale Theatre!
Date: Thurs., May 21
Price: $50
Deadline: Thurs., May 7
Announcing Leisure World 2026 Broadway Across America at ASU Gammage. All shows include round-trip deluxe motorcoach transportation with show tickets in Orchestra Level seating. *Please notice the deadline for registering is a month before the show date, so please register accordingly.
It’s THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award® winning Best Musical. This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. With standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation. Contains explicit language.
Date: Tues., Jan. 6
Price: $140 per person
Deadline: Mon., Dec. 8
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.
Like Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.
Date: Wed., Jan. 28
Price: $120 per person
Deadline: Mon., Jan.
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! SIX won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical.
Date: Tues., March 17
Price: $145 per person
Deadline: Mon., Feb. 16
Nov. 10, 2025 – Evolution of Music – Rhythm Edition
The Evolution of Music Show is a comedy Broadway-esque show that takes you on a journey from the 50’s to music of today, with multiple costume changes, and comedy skits. We will be performing many artists and their music backed by a full band. Andrew’s sister, Elvis, Beach Boys, Aretha Franklin, Neal Diamond, Sony & Cher, Village people, Johnny Cash, Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars and more.
Dec. 8, 2025 – In The Christmas Mood
Get into the spirit of the season with In the Christmas Mood: A Holiday Music Spectacular. The evening is filled with singing, dancing, live music, and holiday magic as the show pays homage to the classic Andy Williams and Bing Crosby Christmas specials. In the Christmas Mood features timeless treasures such as “Sleigh Ride,” “Here Comes Santa Claus,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and many more.
Four principals (2 male, 2 female) and a six-piece band create the magic in this fast-paced, fun-filled, and family-friendly show. Two hours will fly by, and audiences will leave full of holiday spirit.
Jan. 5, 2026 – Johnny Cash Tribute – Almost Folsom
The music of the man in black is back! Spend a night with Almost Folsom as he provides the greatness of Johnny Cash and the amazing legacy of music he left behind for us all to enjoy. Relive the amazing songs of Johnny Cash in this electrifying tribute to the Man in Black. Hear all of Johnny’s biggest hits, like Folsom Prison Blues, Ring of Fire, Boy Named Sue, Walk the Line, and many more accompanied by a live band.
Jan. 19, 2026 – Ben and Cassandra Magic Show
Come witness the impossible with master magicians Cassandra and Ben Nemzer! New York Times considers them “The Most Magical Couple!” As seen on Netflix, Apple +, Fox Sports, & Comedy Central and the most recent season of Let’s Make a Deal on CBS; These two magicians present a nonstopjourney of wonder, excitement and laughter. Through jaw-dropping magic, audience participation, and even CRAZY card tricks; This duo creates one once in a lifetime moment after another! Cassandra is a classically trained singer and combines her magic with opera in a way that has never been seen before. Ben’s Comedy magic and sleight of hand is some of the best in the world! Together, they present a show you can’t take your eyes off of.
Feb. 2, 2026 – Beatles Tribute – Britain’s Finest
Relive Beatlemania! Witness the youngest Nationally and Internationally touring Tribute to The Beatles embody the energy and spirit of Britain’s Finest band! The lads as you’ve
Feb. 16, 2026 – Bob Seger Tribute – Turn the Page
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.
TURN THE PAGE is an incredible re-creation of the Live Bob Seger Experience performed by The Sam Morrison Band. Every effort has been made to make sure that each song is performed exactly as you remember it and that it is delivered with all the passion and excitement you would expect in a Bob Seger show.
Mar. 2, 2026 – Eagles Tribute – Eagle Eyes
Eagle Eyes is critically acclaimed and considered to be one of the best Eagles tribute bands. With an enthusiastic fanbase and tour area stretching from Alaska, BC, Alberta, Washington, Idaho, and Oregon to California. Eagle Eyes has been selling out performances at festivals, theateres, corporate events, and many other venues for the past 7 years!
Mar. 16, 2026 – John Denver Tribute – Take Me Home
“Jim Curry was over there sounding like John Denver… I closed my eyes and went back to the times when I worked with John.” Pete Huttlinger, guitar player for John Denver. Come join in the fun and take in the joy and hope of a full inspired evening of the music of America’s most beloved singer songwriter. National touring performer Jim Curry will have you clapping your hands and singing along to hit after hit.
From the very first song you will know why Jim was cast to be the voice of John Denver in the CBS movie “Take me home: the John Denver Story”. Curry was chosen as a key performer in the induction of John Denver into the Colorado Music Hall of fame show and hosting the official John Denver Estate show that toured the United States and Australia, because of his pure clear voice that really delivers the music of John Denver.
Curry has delighted audiences for over 23 years. Come and experience it yourself with family and friends
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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.
Carole King & James Taylor Tribute Concert
Relax and unwind with a heartfelt tribute to Carole King and James Taylor, featuring timeless hits like Fire and Rain, Caroline in My Mind, You Got a Friend, and Natural Woman. Experience the warmth and unforgettable melodies that have stood the test of time in this feel-good tribute concert.
Date: Wed., Oct. 15
Price: $60
Deadline: Wed., Oct. 1
Beach Boys Tribute
"Let’s go surfin’ now!" Catch the wave of fun at this tribute to the Beach Boys, featuring hits like Good Vibrations, Surfin’ USA, and California Girls. Sing along, feel the beach vibes, and relive the timeless music that made the Beach Boys icons of a generation!
Date: Thurs., Nov 6
Price: $60
Deadline: Thurs., Oct. 23
Kitt Peak Observatory
October 7th — 8th, 2025 $499 Per Person (Double Occupancy) $568 (Per Person, Single Occupancy)
Day One: Early October is the perfect time to head to Tucson—one of the most vibrant and diverse cities in the American Southwest. We’ll begin our day with a visit to Mission San Xavier del Bac. Known as “The White Dove of the Desert,” this stunning National Historic Landmark was founded by Father Eusebio Kino in 1692, and the current church structure dates to the late 1700s—making it the oldest intact European building in Arizona. The richly decorated interior features remarkable statuary and murals that offer a glimpse into 18th-century Spanish Colonial life. From there, we’re off to Casino Del Sol, a luxurious AAA Four-Diamond resort and TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner. After checking in and taking some time to refresh, you’ll enjoy lunch on self, with multiple on-site dining options, including the Festa International Buffet— offering everything from Asian stir-fry to Italian favorites, a carving station, fresh salads, and decadent desserts. Later that afternoon, we’ll visit Kitt Peak National Observatory, home to 23 optical and two radio telescopes—making it the largest and most diverse collection of astronomical instruments in the Northern Hemisphere. Located high on the Tohono O’odham Nation in the Quinlan Mountains, the observatory sits at nearly 7,000 feet and offers pristine dark skies ideal for stargazing. As part of the Nightly Observing Program, we’ll begin at the Visitor Center to explore engaging exhibits and enjoy a light meal (choice of turkey, vegetarian, or gluten-free sandwich) before joining a
docent-led introduction to astronomy and the night sky. We’ll then step outdoors for a guided session on identifying stars and constellations with high-powered binoculars. Because temperatures drop quickly at this elevation, it’s important to wear warm clothes, pants (not shorts), closed-toe walking shoes, and a jacket. The evening continues inside one of the telescope domes, where we’ll view deepsky objects through a powerful researchgrade telescope—an unforgettable evening of exploration under the stars.
Day Two : Breakfast is on self at the hotel, with several food outlets available for a relaxed and easy start to the morning. Then we’re off to the Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, located on the beautiful University of Arizona campus.
Established in 1975, Flandrau has long been a place where science meets curiosity—offering thoughtfully designed exhibits and immersive experiences that explore everything from astronomy and space exploration to geology, energy, and optics. Two floors of science exhibits invite you to explore our vast and fascinating universe—both here on Earth and beyond our solar system—while showcasing real University of Arizona research. We’ll enjoy a private showing in the Eos Foundation Planetarium Theatre, a recently renovated space featuring a 4K fulldome projection system, surround sound, and premium stadium-style seating. After our time at the planetarium, we’ll head to Gentle Ben’s Brewing Company for lunch on self.
A longtime Tucson favorite since 1971, Gentle Ben’s offers both indoor and patio seating—making it an ideal spot to relax and enjoy a great meal before we begin our journey home.
Hi-Fi Holiday Concert
This is THE event to kick your holiday spirit into high gear! Hale Concert Hall is bringing back our Christmas tradition. We and our elves have sifted through our vinyl record collection and curated a night of our very favorite Christmas hits. Featuring singers from around the country and the North Pole, this concert will leave you feeling uplifted and ready to spread holiday cheer!
Date: Wed., Dec. 17
Price: $60
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As the Sun sets and its light scatters through Earth’s atmosphere, the Arizona sky glows in wondrous shades of vivid color. Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO), a Program of NSF’s NOIRLab, is the perfect location to enjoy these spectacular sunsets. Arid deserts, like the Arizona-Sonoran Desert where KPNO is located, display a clearer array of colors than areas where rain and humid weather are almost daily features. When heavy particles are present in the atmosphere, like water vapor, they absorb some of the sunlight and desaturate the colors. Through dry desert air, however, sunlight can pass unobstructed as it reaches our eyes. These natural conditions are helped by the clean air and low air pollution that are due to Arizona’s sparse population. For astronomers, the torrid, cleaner air enhances their ability to capture sharper data of the visible sky once the dark sets in.This photo was taken as part of the recent NOIRLab 2022 Photo Expedition to all the NOIRLab sites.
Frozen at Phoenix Theatre
October 9th, Thursday $139
Disney’s Frozen is the Broadway musical sensation that takes the beloved animated film and expands its heart, depth, and magic for the stage. Follow the epic story of royal sisters Elsa and Anna as they navigate icy powers, dangerous secrets, and the healing strength of love.
Disney’s Frozen marks the grand opening of the brand-new Dr. Stacie J. and Richard J Stephenson Theatre with jaw-dropping effects made possible through incredible state-of-the-art technology. Whether
you’ve seen the movie or are falling in love for the first time, this stage version is packed with new surprises, dazzling visuals, and the kind of theatrical magic that only happens live in a magnificent theatre like this. We’ll also enjoy dinner, on self, at the Miracle Mile Deli, prior to arriving at the theatre for this evening performance.
The 64th Annual Phoenix Greek Festival
October 11th, Saturday $59 We’re off to celebrate the 64th Annual
Phoenix Greek Festival, the longestrunning ethnic festival in the Valley — featuring fantastic food, music, art, and activities — at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Community Center. Food is at the heart of this festival! Lunch is on self — look for gyros, calamari, pastitsio (Greek lasagna), spanakopita (spinach pie), and lamb roasted on a spit. Save room for freshbaked Greek pastries lovingly prepared by Greek yiayias (grandmas) — baklava, melomakarona dipped in honey, Greek doughnuts, and more. Top it all off with a little ouzo or Metaxa brandy, a Greek beer, or a glass of Greek wine. Award-winning dancers will be performing throughout the day and offering lessons — everyone is welcome to join in! This fabulous festival is run entirely by volunteers, with proceeds benefitting the ministries of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral — tons of fun, all for a great cause!
museums, and historic sites. Visit the O.K. Corral, Bird Cage Theatre, or Boothill Graveyard, or simply soak up the festive atmosphere. Lunch is on self, and you’ll have plenty of options — from hearty western BBQ and saloon fare to casual cafés and ice cream shops. After a full day of fun, we’ll board the Transits and make our way back to the Valley with plenty of great memories from this quintessential Arizona celebration.
Happy Hour, included, before heading out to enjoy dinner on self.
Lunch at the Asylum in Jerome October 13th, Monday $145
We’re on our way to Jerome, Arizona, and the historic Jerome Grand Hotel. Originally constructed in 1926 as the United Verde Hospital, it was once the most modern and well-equipped medical facility in the western states. The hospital closed in 1950 as mining in the area declined, leaving the building vacant for 44 years before its renovation into the hotel we know today. Soon after reopening, reports of paranormal activity began to emerge. Guests and staff have described hearing wheezing, coughing, and labored breathing in empty rooms, along with voices whispering from vacant spaces. Others have reported mysterious scents—flowers, dust, cigar smoke, and whiskey—as well as unexplained light anomalies and televisions turning on by themselves. Some visitors have even claimed to see apparitions of nurses and doctors in period uniforms. During October, the hotel is adorned with festive holiday décor that adds an extra layer of spooky charm — the perfect backdrop for our visit. We’ll enjoy a delicious, included lunch at the award-winning Asylum Restaurant, offering everything from gourmet salads to hearty sandwiches, burgers, homemade soups, and more. After lunch, we’ll have time to explore the hotel, then head into Jerome’s charming historic downtown — home to wonderful galleries, unique shops, wine tasting rooms, and more. This popular holiday trek always fills quickly — call in your reservations today!
Helldorado Days in Tombstone
October 18th, Saturday $115
We’re off to Tombstone, Arizona — The Town Too Tough to Die — for Helldorado Days, the oldest and most popular annual festival in town. Founded in 1929 to celebrate Tombstone’s wild past, this lively event features continuous entertainment on historic Allen Street, including gunfight reenactments, vintage parade floats, western dancing, and live music. Enjoy the colorful costumes of cowboys, lawmen, outlaws, and can-can girls as you explore the town’s unique shops, saloons,
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 modern-day 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 multi-state 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 fifty-year drought commencing in 1130. Chaco Canyon is a World Heritage Site and considered sacred ancestral homelands by the Hopi and Pueblo people, who maintain oral accounts of their historical 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
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!
Would you like to know more? We recommend The Mystery of Chaco Canyon, available free on Prime Video. Narrated by Robert Redford, this documentary examines the ancient ruins of Chaco Canyon, describing and demonstrating the intricate and precise astronomical alignments among the many buildings spread over a wide desert area. These alignments, along with other evidence, support the theory that Chaco Canyon was a major ceremonial center.
to the lush Verde Valley — cooler temps, crisp air, and vineyards heavy with ripening grapes. We’re on our way to Alcantara Vineyards, an 87-acre gem where the Verde River meets Oak Creek in the heart of Arizona wine country. Founded with a vision to bring the winemaking traditions of Italy to the high desert, Alcantara now boasts more than 20,000 vines representing 17 different varietals. Its unique location offers rich volcanic soils, plenty of sunshine, and cooling river breezes — perfect conditions for producing awardwinning wines. We’ll begin our afternoon with a shared charcuterie spread and a wine tasting of four of Alcantara’s most popular wines, hosted by their knowledgeable tasting room staff. After our tasting, we’ll enjoy a pre-ordered lunch served with a pickle spear and kettle chips, with choices including classic sandwiches or a fresh Greek salad. Following lunch, we’ll embark on the Winemaker’s Barrel Tasting Tour with Ron Brumley, Alcantara’s Winemaker & Vineyard Manager. This 90-minute, behind-the-scenes experience includes a walking tour of the vineyard, where Ron shares insights into organic farming and local growing conditions, followed by a cellar presentation highlighting the art and science of winemaking. We’ll enjoy a rare opportunity to “thieve” wine directly from the barrel, taste a vintage in progress, and have time for questions and answers. We’ll wrap up with a little free time to shop for bottles, gifts, or simply soak in the scenery before we make our way back to Phoenix — and it’s all included. Space is limited, so early reservations are recommended.
Fall Leaves in Oak Creek Canyon
October 25th, Saturday $115
Rated one of the Top 5 Most Scenic Drives by Rand McNally, the Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road is at its most spectacular during the fall season! Our adventure begins in historic downtown Flagstaff, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self, with several wonderful restaurants to choose from. Back in the Transits, we’ll travel south on Arizona 89A — a 14-mile stretch of highcountry switchbacks — with stops along the way at dramatic overlooks. And if that’s not enough, the Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road turns onto the Red Rock Scenic Byway, Arizona’s first All-American Road. Often called “The Museum Without Walls,” the Red Rock Scenic Byway in Sedona is visited by travelers from around the world. It cannot be overstated how fortunate we are that these two breathtaking scenic byways are just a hop, skip, and a jump from the Valley — and ours to enjoy with every changing season! Do not miss this Kindred Tours fall classic!
An Afternoon at Alcantara Vineyards
October 27th, Monday $189 October is the perfect time to head north
Sedona’s Autumn Escape
October 29th, Wednesday $145 Autumn in Oak Creek Canyon is one of Arizona’s greatest treas-ures — crisp mountain air, golden leaves, and the quiet music of the creek below. We’ll travel north from the Valley along one of the state’s most scenic routes, winding our way into the canyon for a leisurely creekside lunch at Junipine Resort, included with your tour, where you’ll choose from a specially prepared menu of hearty seasonal dishes. Surrounded by sycamores and red cliffs, it’s the perfect setting to relax and savor the season. After lunch, we’re off to Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village — a charming Spanishstyle plaza shaded by old-growth trees. You’ll have time to wander cobblestone walkways lined with galleries, artisan boutiques, and cozy cafés. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect piece of art, enjoying a cup of coffee, or simply soaking in the atmosphere, Tlaquepaque offers something for every-one. Our final stop is the breathtaking Chapel of the Holy Cross, built high into Sedona’s red rock formations. With its stunning architecture, peaceful atmosphere, and sweeping panoramic views, it’s a beautiful and inspiring way to close our day. We’ll head back to the Valley in the late afternoon, after a day of great food, beautiful views, and good company. Join us!
Spirits of the Southwest featuring the Gadsden Hotel
October 31— November 1, 2025
$459 Per Person (Double Occupancy)
$523 (Per Person, Single Occupancy) Day One: We’ll head south with a morning stop for coffee and goodies before arriving in Tombstone—The Town Too Tough to Die. Enjoy lunch on self at one of Tombstone’s historic eateries, then take some time to explore this legendary frontier town, home to the O.K. Corral, dusty saloons, and Wild West lore. From Tombstone, we continue to Douglas, Arizona, to check into the renowned Gadsden Hotel. Originally opened in 1907—and rebuilt in 1929 after
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a fire—the hotel is an architectural gem featuring an Italian marble staircase (which legend says Pancho Villa once rode his horse up) and a stunning 42foot Tiffany-style stained glass mural depicting the desert landscape. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Gadsden has welcomed cattle barons, miners, and Western personalities. It is also famous for being haunted, with guests and staff reporting eerie activity on every floor, particularly the third, and strange phenomena in the basement. After settling into our beautifully renovated rooms and taking some time to refresh, we’ll head to Bisbee for a welcome dinner at Café Roka. This acclaimed bistro offers a warm, artful atmosphere and a seasonal menu featuring a selection of delicious entrées, your choice of wine, beer, or a non-alcoholic beverage, and a house-made dessert—a refined and memorable start to our Halloween adventure. Following dinner, we’ll embark on a private Old Bisbee Ghost Tour, a guided walk that delves into Bisbee’s haunted past. Once a bustling mining town, Bisbee is known for its rich history, tragic accidents, and ghostly legends that linger in its historic hotels, miners’ quarters, and narrow alleyways. The tour brings these stories to life in a chillingly immersive way. Afterwards, we’ll return to the Gadsden to settle in for the night—surrounded by the rich history and lingering legends of this iconic hotel.
Day Two: Breakfast is on self at the hotel, then we’ll head east to Slaughter Ranch, the former home of legendary lawman John Horton “Texas John” Slaughter. Slaughter purchased the San Bernardino Ranch in 1884, overseeing what became a sprawling cattle and ranching operation that straddled the U.S.–Mexico border. Elected sheriff of Cochise County in 1886, he helped bring law and order to the Arizona Territory and earned the respect of Western icons like Wyatt Earp and Wild Bill Hickok. At the ranch, we’ll explore the well-preserved grounds, including the adobe ranch house, ice house, granary, commissary, and more— offering an authentic glimpse into life in the Old West. After our visit to Slaughter Ranch, we’ll head to Tandem American Eatery in Tucson—a Kindred Tours fan favorite—for a delicious lunch, included. Then we’ll make our way home, rolling through the scenic grasslands of Southern Arizona with plenty of great views along the way. Join us for this Kindred Tours Classic—an unforgettable Halloween getaway steeped in history, mystery, and adventure!
California. One of These Nights does not simply play the music of the Eagles— they become the Eagles! This evening includes dinner and a show. We’ll kick back in a cozy, climate-controlled barn for a hearty western-style meal. Grab a tin plate and head to the chuckwagon, where we’ll be served chicken and ribs, baked potatoes with butter and sour cream, cowboy beans, fresh-baked biscuits, and a signature salad—topped off with a special southwestern dessert. Soft drinks are included, and a full bar will be available with beverages for purchase. The Blazin’ M Ranch is located in Cottonwood, and the performance wraps up around 8:30 p.m. Here at Kindred Tours, we’ve long been fans of One of These Nights—and we hope you’ll join us for this unforgettable dinner-and-show experience!
choose from, there’s sure to be something for everyone.
November 11th, Tuesday $229
The Verde Canyon Railroad offers us a wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty of the canyon from the comfort of a fully restored, slow-rolling vintage FP7 locomotive—one of only 10 remaining in North America. This four-hour excursion carries us on a 20-mile journey through more than a century of history. We’ll pass ancient Sinagua Indian ruins set high in the cliffs and travel across sturdy trestles and bridges—a lasting testament to the men who built them more than 100 years ago. The route also includes a 680-foot tunnel blasted from solid rock—briefly enveloping passengers in darkness before reemerging into Arizona sunshine. Early November is one of the most spectacular times to visit Verde Canyon. The riparian corridor along the Verde River bursts into seasonal color as towering cottonwoods and stately sycamores turn brilliant shades of gold and amber, often contrasting dramatically with the red canyon walls and evergreen junipers above. This rare blend of high desert and lush river habitat creates a kaleidoscope of fall beauty— made even more magical when viewed from the train’s panoramic windows. All seats are FIRST CLASS. We’ll enjoy spacious living room–style seating and nearpanoramic views. Other amenities include a champagne toast upon boarding, fullservice cash bars, table service, and prepackaged complimentary appetizers. We’ll arrive early at the depot to enjoy a light lunch, on self, prior to boarding the train. The Verde Canyon Railroad is remarkable in every season—join us for this unforgettable fall journey!
Las Vegas Lights & Legends featuring The Wizard of Oz at Sphere and Cirque du Soleil’s “O”
November 18 – 20, 2026
$1,199 Per Person (Based Upon Double Occupancy) +$95(Single Supplement)
Day One: Phoenix to Las Vegas – The Sphere Experience
We’ll set out from the Valley and travel together to Las Vegas, where excitement is always in the air! Midday we’ll stop along the way for lunch on self, then continue on to the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, our home for the next two nights. Nestled in the heart of Fremont Street, the Golden Nugget combines modern comfort with a touch of classic Vegas glamour — and its compact, easy-to-navigate layout makes it ideal for our group. After time to refresh, we’re off for a spectacular evening at The Sphere — Las Vegas’s newest and most innovative entertainment venue. Rising 366 feet tall and wrapped in more than half a million square feet of LED panels, The Sphere is a marvel both inside and out. Inside, guests are surrounded by the world’s largest highresolution curved screen, paired with a groundbreaking sound system that delivers perfect audio to every seat. Tonight, we’ll experience the immersive reimagining of The Wizard of Oz with specially selected group seating designed to provide excellent views and a fully immersive experience. Beloved storytelling meets jaw-dropping visuals and effects in a show that pushes the boundaries of live entertainment and promises an unforgettable Las Vegas experience. Following the performance, dinner is on self. The Golden Nugget offers several great on-site restaurants, or you may choose to explore the many options along Fremont Street — the choice, and the evening, is yours to enjoy.
being in the heart of the Strip, Mon Ami Gabi provides the perfect backdrop for our group to gather and share a memorable three-course meal. After dinner, we’ll make our way across to the Bellagio Theatre for a performance of Cirque du Soleil’s “O.” Widely regarded as Cirque du Soleil’s crown jewel, “O” blends acrobatics, synchronized swimming, high diving, and aerial stunts — all performed on a stage that seamlessly transforms between solid ground and a 1.5-million-gallon pool of water. The sheer artistry, combined with live music and surreal, dreamlike imagery, has made “O” one of the most celebrated and longestrunning shows on the Strip. We’ll enjoy Category B group seating, thoughtfully chosen for both comfort and excellent views, ensuring an easy and enjoyable experience for everyone. After the show, we’ll return to the Golden Nugget, with the rest of the evening free to enjoy at your leisure.
Three: ARTE Museum & Homeward Bound
We’ll begin with breakfast, included with a voucher for the Claim Jumper Restaurant inside the Golden Nugget, then it’s bags out as we prepare for our journey home. Before leaving Las Vegas, we’ll visit the ARTE Museum — a vibrant, immersive art space where color, light, and creativity come together in large-scale exhibits designed to surprise and delight. After our visit, we’ll stop for lunch on self along the way, then continue our comfortable ride back to the Valley, carrying with us the wonderful memories of our three-day Las Vegas adventure.
Thanksgiving at Barleen’s Dinner Show
November 27th, Thursday $139
Tubac Fall Art Walk
November 7th, Friday $115
Nestled at the base of the Santa Rita Mountains in southern Arizona, historic Tubac is a destination for the arts! We’ll spend an afternoon here enjoying a variety of demonstrations by local and visiting artists from across the country, complementing the 100 shops, fine art galleries, and working studios that line the streets of this charming village. Tubac is also home to plenty of great little restaurants, and we’ll enjoy lunch on self at the restaurant of your choice. Trips to Tubac always fill quickly—don’t miss it!
One of These Nights — A Tribute to the Eagles at Blazin’ M Ranch
November 8th, Saturday $199
Embrace the spirit of classic rock with One of These Nights, an extraordinary Eagles tribute event. For one night only, Blazin’ M will deliver a transcendent journey through the soundtrack of our lives. The spirit of the ’70s reigns supreme with favorites from Take It Easy to Hotel
Fall Foliage Finale at Boyce
Thompson Arboretum
November 13th, Thursday $115
You can never predict fall foliage with perfect accuracy, but you can count on Boyce Thompson Arboretum for the season’s grand finale of color in Arizona. By mid-November, the Arboretum’s famous grove of 40-foot Chinese pistachio trees typically blazes in brilliant shades of red and burgundy, creating a breathtaking display that draws visitors from across the state. The sight of this stand of trees alone is worth a fall pilgrimage! Founded in 1924 as a desert plant research facility and living museum, Boyce Thompson Arboretum is the oldest and largest botanical garden in Arizona. The Arboretum features an easy main trail that winds through gardens, desert landscapes, and natural habitats— leading visitors past unique exhibits, shaded groves, and dramatic mountain backdrops.
Before exploring the Arboretum, we’ll stop for lunch on self in historic Superior, Arizona. With several restaurants to
Day Two: Exploring Las Vegas & Cirque du Soleil’s “O”
We’ll begin the day with breakfast, included with a voucher for the Claim Jumper Restaurant inside the Golden Nugget — a relaxed and easy way to start the morning. The late morning and early afternoon are yours to explore the excitement of Las Vegas! Stay close to the Golden Nugget and enjoy the Fremont Street Experience, or step into history at the Mob Museum just a few blocks away. For those who’d like to see more, our drivers will be shuttling to select destinations, such as the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, with its cobblestone walkways and gondolas gliding through an indoor canal, or the dazzling Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, where the seasonal floral displays never fail to impress. By mid-afternoon, we’ll come together and head to the Paris Hotel, where we’ll enjoy our included early dinner at Mon Ami Gabi. This classic French bistro is one of the most celebrated dining experiences in Las Vegas, known for its welcoming atmosphere and consistently excellent food. Offering a warm, lively setting and a true sense of
We’re thrilled to announce our annual trek to Barleen’s Dinner Show for the Thanksgiving Day matinee performance! We’ll arrive before noon to enjoy a traditional turkey dinner with all the fixin’s, topped off with a generous slice of chocolate cake. Lunch is included, and a full bar—serving specialty cocktails, wine, and beer—will be available on self. After this fantastic meal, we’ll kick back and enjoy a variety of music, including country, rock & roll, blues, boogie-woogie, big band, and gospel. These are the songs you know, brought to life by masterful musicians. Don’t wait to call in your reservations—this performance always sells out months in advance!
SAVE THE DATE!
Washington, D.C., Cherry Blossoms
March 23 – 28, 2026 | $ 3,949 pp/double | $ 4,824 pp/single
Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix Travel with your Kindred Tours team— from your regular departure location to the destination—together as a group, every step of the way. Call us for the full itinerary.
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November Group Exercise Class Registrations Begins Thursday, October 2nd 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.
Pool hygiene reminder to shower before entering the pools and Jacuzzis at Rec 1 & Rec 2
Lisa and Dave have lived in Leisure World for ve years. Lisa retired a year ago from her career as a Special Education teacher while Dave retired three months ago from a career in the eld of medical imaging. ey spend their Winters in Arizona and their Summers at their farm in Northern, Minnesota where they are renovating a 110-year-old farmhouse.
Lisa was the rst of the Bonine couple to join the Fitness arena with classes and Personal Training. Once he retired David joined the fun. David and Lisa were participants and winners in the March Stretch Challenge. ey love the new equipment and the ease of access to a variety of classes “Is a great bene t for us. However, the absolute best part of the tness center is the instructors. Having such friendly sta and instructors who really care about your goals is a privilege”.
Leisure World, it has been over 90 days, (for those of you who were worried about my survival, I did it! Can you believe it?!!) and I am (still) very excited to be here. ank you to those of you who have continued to welcome me with wonderfully open arms!
Allow me to tell you a little more about myself, if we haven’t met yet. I come to you with a very long history in the eld of “the body,” the way it moves and functions. Some have so much even dubbed me “the Body Whisperer.” I started the journey as a high school and college athlete supported by my father who is (now) a retired Physical erapist. One may say that it’s just “in my blood.” My undergraduate studies were Sports Medicine and Nutrition and when deciding on my future, I witnessed how underserviced the patients in my dad’s clinic were by insurance, I chose to take my work to the private sector, where I was given no bounds to work with and see people as a whole, not just their injury. After I came to AZ for my graduate’s degree in MindBody Transformational Psychology with a focus on Psychoneuroimmunology, I opened multiple movement studios that included personal training, yoga and functional wellness between here and Las Vegas, where I grew up. It has been truly the most rewarding 30-year journey chalked full of an immense variety of people that I have had the pleasure of working with.
If I am not working or teaching around the valley, I
love stand-up comedy, traveling as often as I can and relaxing with a cup of co ee while playing catch up on some of my favorite shows.
I am looking forward to seeing you in the tness center or around the community and I am very excited to bring some new, fresh, and FUN ideas to you and the wellness of this community.
We’re excited to invite you to an information session about our in-home personal training services, where you’ll get all the details you need to decide if it’s a good fit.
What You’ll Learn:
• How our in-home training works (sessions, scheduling, flexibility)
• The options we offer (length of sessions, frequency)
• Safety, equipment, and space requirements
• Pricing, packages, and any specials or sliding scale availability
• How we’ll personalize workouts based on your goals, fitness level, and limitations
• Q & A so you can ask anything that matters to you
Tuesday, October 7th @ 1:30pm in the Theater
Active Aging Week is an annual global initiative organized by the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) and presented by Humana. This weeklong campaign spotlights older adults as fully participating community members and showcases inspiring role models who redefine life at every age. Leisure World proudly honors our active residents with a week of complimentary fitness classes, educational workshops, social gatherings, and more. Our goal is to promote healthy, purposeful aging through wellness, connection, and personal growth. Every session you attend earns a raffle ticket for exciting prizes drawn at the end of the week—our way of saying thank you for being at the heart of our community!
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9:00am - Step Up for a Cure: Breast Cancer Awareness 1 Mile Walk
Every mile you walk is a step closer to a world without breast cancer. Plus, it’s a chance to connect with a community that car es and to honor survivors and fighters everywhere. Ready to lace up and step out for a cause? Meet at the fitness center. Pledge packets are available at the fitness center.
OCTOBER 6:00pm - Gentle Yoga w/ Crystal Bowl Meditation
Join Jaimee for a sunset session of gentle yoga with crystal sound bowl therapy in the courtyard. Space is limited to 40 partic ipants.
9:00am - Quantum Magnetic Analysis (QRMA)
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Proud sponsor of Leisure World Active Aging Week. Come learn about this noninvasive comprehensive body scan. Held in the theate r.
OCTOBER 1:00pm - Culinary Creations Learn a few new kitchen tricks with Chef Doris. Held in the Banquet Room. Space is limited to 20 participants.
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7:00am - Sunrise Power Walk
Start your Wednesday on the Bright Side! Today we are planning on walking the North Loop. 2950
THURSDAY OCTOBER 10:00am - Lapidary Craft & Tour Stones and gems! Learn about our own space here in Leisure World and make a beaded bracelet as a souvenir. Meet at the Lapidary
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Limited to 12 participants.
1:00pm - Performance Physio Presents Leg Strength - “The secret sauce to living longer and staying mobile”
Performance Physio is one of our sponsors for the week. Sarah Powell never fails to bring an amazing informative event to the r esidents of Leisure World. Held in the theater. Space is limited to 50.
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AquaFit 45 minutes – M/W/F (Instructor – Theresa)
8:00 AM CLASS ALERT! Yoga w/ Nancy K M/W/F Rec 2 – Pima Room RETURNING IN NOVEMBER
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SPLASH: HydroRider ® 45 minutes (Instructor – Theresa)
Drumming 45 minutes (Instructor: Nancy)
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Cardio/Core/Sculpt (Formerly Forever Fit) 45 minutes – M/W/F (Instructor: Nancy)
Barre 45 minutes – M/W/F (Instructor – Erica)
Pilates 45 minutes – T/TH (Instructor – Nancy)
Total Body Strength (Formerly Strength & Balance) 30 minutes – M/W/F (Instructor – Erica) STABLE:
SPLASH: AquaFit 45 minutes – M/W/F (Instructor – Nancy)
AquaFit 45 minutes – M/W/F (Instructor – Nancy)
SPLASH: Hydro Spin 45 minutes (Instructor – Ross) SPLASH: HydroRider ® 45 minutes (Instructor – Theresa) SPLASH: Hydro Spin Saturdays 45 minutes (Instructor – Ross)
Barre 45 minutes – M/W/F (Instructor – Erica) EVOLVE: Pilates 45 minutes – T/TH (Instructor – Nancy)
Barre 45 minutes – M/W/F (Instructor – Erica)
11:45am – 1:00ppm 75 minutes (Instructor – Jaimee) GLOW: Clogging 11:45am – 2:45pm (Instructors – Cathy & Dan) No pre-paid packages 1:00 PM
Clogging 11:45am – 2:45pm (Instructors – Cathy & Dan) No pre-paid packages
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Chair Yoga 30 minutes – M/W (Instructor – Jaimee)
Pilates 45 minutes (Instructor – Jennifer)
Drumming 45 minutes (Instructor: Nancy)
Functional Circuit
minutes – T/TH (Instructor: Jennifer)
Chair Yoga
minutes – M/W (Instructor – Jaimee) TRANSFORM: TRX 45 minutes (Instructor: Theresa)
Functional Circuit 45 minutes – T/TH (Instructor: Jennifer)
Clogging 11:45am – 2:45pm (Instructors – Cathy & Dan) No pre-paid packages
4:00 PM TRANSFORM: Strength Training 45 minutes (Instructor: Jennifer) TRANSFORM: Stretch & Mobility
minutes (Instructor: Jaimee)
SPLASH classes performed in the pool that offer a low-impact, full-body workout that can improve cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, flexibility, and balance. These classes are often designed for various fitness levels and can be adapted for individuals with joint pain or injuries
CHILL classes focus on breathing and mental well-being. Techniques may be provided to help manage stress, anxiety and pain. These classes include breathing, meditation and yin yoga/stretch
EVOLVE classes aim to promote physical along with person development. All low-impact and true to form. These classes include yoga, Pilates, barre and tai-chi
GLOW classes are designed to elevate the heart rate and to improve cardiovascular health and well-being.
STABLE classes are designed around the use of a chair whether it is cardio or yoga, we’ll focus on keeping you stable and secure.
TRANSFORM classes are designed to change body composition through strength, mobility or circuit training.
• Schedule is subject to change.
• There is no longer a minimum number of people needed for class registration. Classes will be held whether there is 1 or 25 in the class!
• You now have the option to buy pre-paid packages to use for any daily class. A pack of 10 will be $40 ($4/class) and a pack of 20 will be $60 ($3/class) Packages are good for 180 days from the date of purchase
• Class name changes – A few of the class names have changed to better describe what the class is. They will still be the same class that you remember just with a new name.
o TRU Strength is now Stretch Lab
o Forever Fit (M/W/F with Nancy) is now Cardio/Core/Sculpt Forever Fit (T/TH with Erica) is now Strength & Sweat Strength & Balance is now Total Body Strength
o Mindful Movement Chair Yoga is now STABLE: Yoga
• Be sure to check out our new classes!! Registration for all individual classes can now be done online, in person at the fitness center or by calling 480-832-0000 ext 212.
• Please note, this will only hold your spot in the class, payment (if applicable) will be due at the time of the class
• Fitness Center Guest Membership: Leisure World members who would like to add a guest to their membership for use of Fitness Center can please do so at the front desk of the administration building or online at lwca.com. Sign into your member account, go to ‘departments’ and choose ‘Aquatic & Athletic Sports Club’ scroll down to ‘Guest Membership’. There is room to enter four guests. Click ‘Submit’
• All members and guests must sign-in on the computer at the fitness center desk. If you do not know your member number, please touch the screen for ‘last name’ enter your last name, touch ‘register’, find your name and touch the red ‘check in’ box. You are all set, there is no need to do anything when you leave.
• Aqua Fitness and Hydro Rider classes are subject to cancellation due to weather conditions. Residents who self-pay for these classes will receive a credit to their A/R member account for cancelled classes.
EVOLVE: Barre - M/W/F 10:00AM - 10:45AM – 45-minute class
This low-impact, ballet-inspired workout is designed for active older adults seeking to improve strength, balance, and flexibility. Using a sturdy barre or chair for support, we’ll combine gentle movements with controlled strength training and stretching. Perfect for those ready for a moderate challenge while staying joint-friendly and safe.
$5/class (1 punch on pre-paid package) or $30.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew – monthly class or counts as 1 drop-in)
EVOLVE: Pilates - T/Th 10:00AM - 10:45AM – 45-minute class
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 (1 punch on pre-paid package) or $25.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew – monthly class or counts as 1 drop-in)
EVOLVE: Pilates - Mondays 3:00PM – 3:45PM – 45-minute class Strengthen your core, improve flexibility, and enhance posture in this low-impact, full-body workout. Pilates focuses on controlled movements, breathwork, and alignment to build strength, stability, and body awareness. Suitable for all fitness levels, with modifications available. You must be able to get on and off the floor with or without chair assistance.
$5/Class or 1 punch on pre-paid package (FLEX, S&F, Renew – counts as 1 drop-in)
EVOLVE: Yoga - Thursdays 11:45am - 1:00PM – 1 hour 15 minute class Unwind, stretch, and strengthen in this all-levels yoga class designed to help you reconnect with your body and mind. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or brand new to the mat, this class offers a balanced blend of breathwork, gentle movement, and mindful poses to increase flexibility, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. Bring your own yoga mat (or you can use one of ours)
$10/Class or2 punches on pre-paid package (FLEX, S&F, Renew –counts as 2 drop-in)
GLOW: Cardio/Core/Sculpt - M/W/F 9:00AM - 9:45AM – 45-minute class A full body workout to improve cardiovascular fitness, build muscle and enhance core strength.
$5/class (1 punch on pre-paid package) or $30.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew – monthly class or counts as 1 drop-in)
GLOW: Clogging - Fridays 11:45AM - 2:45PM
Clogging is a truly American form of dancing, with steps taken from different cultures, and can be danced to a wide variety of music styles. It is good physical exercise as well as brain exercise!The focus is on learning the steps, and the steps are “called” so you can easily dance to different songs as you learn.You are welcome to learn at your own pace, and the class ranges from early beginner to intermediate plus and more.
$5/hour or $30.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew – monthly class or counts as 1 drop-in per hour) – No pre-paid packages accepted
GLOW: Drumming - Mondays 8:00AM - 8:45AM & Tuesdays 2:00PM2:45PM – 45-minute class BEAT IT! Cardio Drumming! – A fun, fastpaced workout that incorporates drumming and cardio to the rhythm of music. Improve balance, coordination, and concentration while listening to music. All levels welcome!
$5/Class or 1 punch on pre-paid package (FLEX, S&F, Renew – counts as 1 drop-in)
GLOW: Zumba Gold - Wednesdays 8:00AM – 8:45AM – 45 minute class This is a low impact, but high energy class. There’s a wide range of fun music, and social interaction as we exercise together. No worries if you have not done Zumba before, do what you can and enjoy the movement and music. The instructor, Susan, has been teaching Zumba since 2013
$5/Class or 1 punch on pre-paid package (FLEX, S&F, Renew – counts as 1 drop-in)
SPLASH: AquaFit - M/W/F 8:00AM - 8:45AM – 45-minute class 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 (1 punch on pre-paid package) or $30.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew – monthly class or counts as 1 drop-in)
SPLASH: HydroRider® - Tuesday 8:00AM - 8:45AM & Thursday
8:00AM - 8:45AM – 45-minute class 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 are required. $10/class (2 punches on pre-paid package) (S&F and Renew – counts as 1 drop-in)
SPLASH: HydroSPIN – Wednesday 8:00AM - 8:45AM & Saturday
8:00AM - 8:45AM – 45-minute class Hydro-Spin is a level 2 class that will be styled after a traditional spin bike class. The focus will be on aerobic and cardio foundations. Utilizing lower body and large muscle groups. Aqua shoes are required.
$10/class (2 punches on pre-paid package) (S&F and Renew – counts as 1 drop-in)
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STABLE: Total Body Strength - M/W/F 11:00AM – 11:30AM or T/TH
11:00AM – 11:30AM – 30-minute class
Enhance overall strength and balance through exercises primarily performed either in or with a chair
$5/class (1 punch on pre-paid package) or $25.00/month for M/W/F, $20.00 for T/TH (FLEX, S&F, Renew – monthly class or counts as 1 drop-in)
STABLE: Chair Yoga - M/W 2:00PM - 2:30PM – 30-minute class
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 (1 punch on pre-paid package) or $20.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew – monthly class or counts as 1 drop-in)
TRANSFORM: Core Conditioning - Thursdays 8:00AM – 8:30AM –
30-minute class Core Conditioning is a dynamic 30-minute fitness class designed to strengthen the deep stabilizing muscles that support every move you make, from lifting to balancing to simply standing tall. This focused workout targets your abdominals, obliques, lower back, and glutes through a mix of functional movements, bodyweight exercises, and stability challenges.
$5/class or 1 punch on pre-paid package (FLEX, S&F, Renew – counts as 1 drop-in)
TRANSFORM: Functional Circuit – T/TH 3:00PM - 3:45 PM –45-minute class 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.
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$5/class (1 punch on pre-paid package) or $25.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew – monthly class or counts as 1 drop-in)
TRANSFORM: TRX - Thursdays 2:00PM – 2:45PM – 45-minute class
Get ready to challenge your entire body with TRX Suspension Training! This high-energy, full-body workout uses your body weight and gravity to develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability — all at once. Whether you’re new to fitness or looking to level up your training, TRX helps build lean muscle, boost endurance, and improve mobility with every session.
$5/Class or 1 punch on pre-paid package (FLEX, S&F, Renew – counts as 1 drop-in)
TRANSFORM: Mobility - Tuesdays 11:45AM – 12:30PM – 45-minute class
A class created to move the body with better muscle and joint function making way for more effortless and pain free movement. It is a preventative tool to reduce injury and lubricate the body creating better balance and range of motion. This class will require being on the floor
$5/Class or 1 punch on pre-paid package (FLEX, S&F, Renew – counts as 1 drop-in)
TRANSFORM: Strength & Sweat - T/TH 9:00AM – 9:45AM – 45-minute
class A combination of strength training and cardio. Ensures a well-rounded fitness experience targeting both muscle growth and endurance.
$5/class (1 punch on pre-paid package) or $25.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew – monthly class or counts as 1 drop-in-in)
TRANSFORM: Strength Training - Mondays 4:00PM – 4:45PM –45-minute class Using a variety of equipment, we will build lean muscle mass, increase muscle definition and burn calories. This class will target all major muscle groups with focused, controlled movements. Stronger muscles equal more ease in your everyday activities. Have fun and get stronger!
$5/Class or 1 punch on pre-paid package (FLEX, S&F, Renew – counts as 1 drop-in)
TRANSFORM: Strength Lab - M/W/F 6:00AM - 6:45 AM – 45-minute class Build real, measurable strength. A class for progressive overload using proper form and technique with a variety of equipment like dumbbells, barbells, bands and even body weight. Break plateaus, prevent injury and get stronger week by week.
$5/class (1 punch on pre-paid package) or $30.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew – monthly class or counts as 1 drop-in)
TRANSFORM: Stretch & Moblility - Thursdays 4:00PM – 4:30PM – 30-minute class Unlock your body’s full potential with this rejuvenating Stretch & Mobility class. Designed to improve flexibility, joint health, and overall movement quality, this class combines dynamic mobility drills with deep, intentional stretching, helping to reduce stiffness, improve posture, and enhance recovery.
$5/Class or 1 punch on pre-paid package (FLEX, S&F, Renew – counts as 1 drop-in)
Rec 2 Therapy Pool
er ell e Be e o o a or ear eal h
Yoga seems to be more popular than ever. If you haven’t tried it by now, you probably know someone who has or have heard of its bene ts. Yoga is a mind and body practice, often involving movement, breathing exercises, and a focus on thoughts and feelings as they happen (mindfulness). Researchers are now studying whether practicing mindful movement activities like yoga may help improve heart health including body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart rate. More research is needed on the health bene ts, but it’s clear that yoga is becoming more popular. In the last 10 years, the number of Americans practicing yoga has grown by over 60%. It’s now practiced by more than 34 million people in the United States.
How Yoga Helps Your Heart
e connection between yoga and heart health is a developing eld, so we can only discuss its likely bene ts. Even if a stronger link between yoga and heart health is proven, it’s not a cure-all. Still, yoga can be a valuable part of a well-rounded approach to maintaining heart health and managing heart disease.
Yoga is a gentle exercise that keeps you moving and strengthens your muscles, and this fact alone is good for your heart. Additionally, yoga can help people reduce and manage the stress that occurs as a result of a traumatic heart event, such as cardiac arrest or a heart attack.
Overall Health and Stress Levels
Regular yoga practice improves overall health by increasing strength and range of motion and improving exibility and balance. e slow, structured breathing of yoga calms the sympathetic nervous system, which can reduce the production of stress hormones, and constantly moving through poses helps your body
manage insulin better. e practice may also help manage pain, depression, and anxiety, further helping to address risk factors for high blood pressure and heart disease.
Yoga’s e ect on our emotions and stress levels makes the link to better heart health much more apparent. Our understanding of emotional stress as a signi cant risk factor for heart disease is increasing, and women are particularly at risk. Emotional stress may result in existing heart disease worsening or heart disease developing at an earlier age. erefore, practicing yoga to reduce stress can be an important step for improved heart health.
Is Practicing Yoga for Heart Health Right for You?
Before starting yoga, you should discuss it with your doctor—especially if you have any kind of health condition. If the following situations are relevant to you, discussing yoga with your medical team is of particular importance:
•Blood clots or a risk of blood clots.
•Glaucoma or other eye conditions.
•Herniated disk.
•Uncontrolled blood pressure.
•Pregnancy.
•Extreme balance issues.
• Recovering from a long period of bed rest or immobility, with muscles losing signi cant strength and tone.
In many of these situations, a good yoga instructor can make adjustments to accommodate the condition in question, but proceed with caution and be sure your physician is aware.
Yoga is a low-impact activity that’s easy to modify. is makes it a wonderful form of exercise for people who are out of shape or hesitant or wary of working out. Just remember that you get out of it what you put into it. e more you invest in yourself and the more you make it a part of your routine, the more it will be able to improve your quality of life—and the bene ts might impact more aspects of your physical health than you think.
https://www.dignityhealth.org/articles/allover-wellnessbene ts-of-yoga-for-heart-health
Now that you know how bene cial yoga is for your health, why not make it part of your routine?
Join our Morning Yoga Sessions with Nancy K, returning this November! Nancy’s classes o er a rejuvenating start to your day! M/W/F 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM in the Pima Room at Rec 2
Or, come to our afternoon yoga class w/ Jaimee, it’s a perfect mid-day pause to restore balance and energy. Just what you need to carry you peacefully through the rest of the day! ursdays / 11:45 – 1:00pm / Rec 1 – Classroom
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned yogi, Don’t miss out—mark your calendar and come ow with us!
By Freddy Groves
e VA Health and Bene ts mobile app is very well done, and having the app can make it a lot easier for veterans to manage VA business directly from a phone or tablet. Many apparently agree, because by this summer there were over 3 million downloads of the app and 1.4 million use it every month.
ere are several tools in the app, with the one for health care possibly being the most valuable. With the health care tool, you can send (and receive) secure messages to and from your health care team, see your appointments and put them on your calendar, get your records for vaccines and re ll your prescriptions.
e bene ts tools portion of the app can help you review your claim and appeal status, submit more evidence for your claims and check your disability rating.
e payments tool will let you see the payments the VA has sent you and update your direct deposit information.
If you have VA-related travel (mileage only) claims, you can now do that right on the phone. Coming soon: lab and test results viewable right on your phone.
But the tools aren’t the only things you’ll nd on the app. Being able to show your status as a veteran can come in handy if you’re in a store that gives a discount to veterans -- you’ll have the
proof right there on your phone. You can locate the VA facilities near you and quickly access the VA’s crisis line. You’ll have secure sign-in with ngerprint or face recognition for access.
For more info about the app, see mobile.va.gov/app/ va-health-and-bene ts. You’ll nd the download links for both iOS and Android. On that page you’ll also nd a few short videos done by veterans who talk about their experiences with the app. If you want more information about the app, put “VA bene ts app” in a search engine.
If you need help with the app, call 800-698-2411. ey’re available 24/7.
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DR. ROACH: The females in my family on my mother’s side seem to develop dementia/ Alzheimer’s on a fairly regular basis. It seems to become noticeable once the women are in their mid70s or so. We girls are concerned as we head toward our elderly years and wondered which sort of diet or supplemental changes we should look into? There seems to be so many articles and opinions that it’s hard to know where to start.
On the positive side, our father’s side of the family seems healthy and robust well into their 80s and 90s. Our extended family has females ranging from their mid-30s to 71 years of age. Are we being overly concerned? Could this be a genetic thing? Any suggestions would be helpful in calming some real fears that we have. -- E.J.
ANSWER: I don’t think supplements are going to be the answer for dementia. I haven’t seen any good data to support any of the supplements I see that are touted to prevent, slow, treat or cure dementia.
I do think that diet may help slow dementia, and one of the best diets according to the studies that have been done so far remains a Mediterranean-style diet. is includes plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and legumes, sh (especially fatty sh), limited amounts of red meat, and minimally processed foods. Alcohol is increasingly likely to be problematic, and I recommend against more than occasional alcohol use for people who want to minimize their risk of dementia.
Regular moderate exercise has a pretty clear protective e ect. Although cognitive exercises like games and puzzles help improve memory short-term, it’s not clear that they are preventing or delaying the onset of dementia. Advanced imaging, such as PET scans, are beginning to show the ability to diagnose Alzheimer’s dementia in people with early symptoms. Early treatment to attack amyloids in the brain with lecanemab or donanemab slows the progression of dementia by approximately 25% to 30%.
DR. ROACH: I cared for my ailing mother, and even though I tried to minimize my stress, I gained a lot of weight and still have my “cortisol belly.” I need to get healthy! -- D.H.
Taking care of a family member is always stressful. Taking care of yourself as well is hard, and most of us aren’t able to eat, sleep, exercise, and take good care of ourselves as well as we should during a period of time when we are taking care of others. Most of us have other demands, including family and work.
Although I often see the term “cortisol belly,” it isn’t the slightly elevated level of stress hormones that causes the abdominal weight gain. (People who have Cushing’s syndrome develop a particular type of abdominal weight gain as a result of dramatically elevated cortisol levels, as a result of a tumor, or by taking high doses of steroids.) In your case, it’s more likely that the result of not having
healthy behaviors lead to your weight gain.
Losing abdominal weight is achieved through the same ways you would lose weight anywhere. I won’t ever say it’s easy, but a combination of a healthy diet and regular exercise is going to improve your health, whether you lose a pound or not. I don’t recommend medication treatment to lose weight unless a person is very overweight (“morbidly obese” is the precise medical term) or has medical complications related to their weight.
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.
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Each fall, golf courses in the Southwest go through an important seasonal transition called Overseed. is process helps keep our courses green, healthy, and playable during the cooler months when the summer grasses naturally go dormant.
At Coyote Run Golf Course and Heron Lakes Executive Course, Overseed involves spreading coolseason ryegrass seed over the existing warm-season Bermuda turf. After seeding, the turf is carefully nurtured with extra watering and reduced tra c until the new grass becomes established. e result is a lush, vibrant playing surface that lasts through the fall, winter, and early spring.
To allow the new grass to grow strong, both courses will be closed during Overseed:
• Coyote Run Golf Course will be closed September 29 – October 20, 2025
• Heron Lakes Executive Course will be closed October 13 – November 3, 2025
Please note: During the Overseed process, people are allowed to use the cart paths, but absolutely no one
is permitted on any of the grass areas. is restriction is critical to protect the young seedlings and ensure a successful transition.
During these closures, our maintenance teams will be hard at work preparing the soil, planting seed, and adjusting irrigation schedules to ensure optimal germination. While the closures may be inconvenient, Overseed is vital to maintaining the quality and playability that our golfers expect year-round.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we invest in the health of our courses. When we reopen, you’ll enjoy smooth fairways, consistent greens, and the best playing conditions possible throughout the winter season.
ank you for your support, and we look forward to welcoming you back to freshly Overseeded fairways soon!
Sincerely,
Dan Yoder Head Golf Professional
Leisure
World Community Association
Dear Leisure World Golf Members,
I’m excited to introduce myself as your new Assistant Golf Professional here at Leisure World. My role is to support the golf sta in running tournaments, assisting with daily check-ins, helping with merchandise needs, coordinating sign-ups for future events, and providing both individual and group lessons.
I want to thank each of you for the warm hospitality you’ve shown me already—it’s clear this is a special community, and I’m grateful to be a part of it.
Golf has been a part of my life since I was 5 years old, when I rst picked up a club and started hitting drives alongside my family. Since then, my passion
for the game has only grown. For almost 30 years I have worked at both public and private golf courses in Illinois and the Valley. After graduating Northern Illinois University I took my rst full time assistant job at Pekin CC. When I was in my 20’s I did try my hand at playing on the mini tours. While I gained a lot of experience, I unfortunately was not good enough to make a living at it. Since then I have focused on running tournaments, teaching the game of golf, and ultimately working to bring my passion for golf to others.
I’m eager to get to know each of you, and I’m here to make your experience at Leisure World as enjoyable and memorable as possible. Please don’t hesitate to stop by the shop to say hello, ask questions, or talk golf—I’d love to meet you.
See you on the course!
Kyle Peck
Assistant Golf Professional
Leisure World Golf Club
If
have any questions, please contact the Golf Sta at 480-634-4370
As your new Assistant Golf Professional, I’m excited to not only support daily operations and tournaments, but also to share my passion for the game through lessons. I’ve been teaching golf for nearly 25 years, and I truly enjoy helping players of all skill levels—whether you’re just getting started or already competing at a high level.
I o er:
Individual Lessons – Half-hour or one-hour sessions tailored to your goals
Playing Lessons – 3 to 9 holes of on-course instruction
Clinics – Perfect before outings or tournaments
Group Lessons – Options include:
Men’s only, women’s only, or open to all
Specialty sessions focused on a single part of the game (swing, chipping, putting)
Multi-week programs rotating through di erent skills
I believe in working with your current swing—not forcing you into a rebuild—though I also have extensive experience guiding full swing overhauls if that’s what you’re seeking. My goal is simple: to help you enjoy the game more and grow as a golfer.
I’m always open to new group lesson ideas and look forward to working with each of you on and o the course. Let’s make this a fun and rewarding season together!
Submitted by Jedd Helgestad- Assistant Golf Professional e Leisure World Golf sta would like to invite residents of our community to a stress-free introduction to the game of golf on Wednesday afternoons throughout the season. e “Rookie League” will be led by Assistant Golf Professional Jedd Helgestad and begin with instruction and demonstration at 2:30 PM followed by 9 holes of casual play at approximately 3:00 PM. After the completion of play, participants enjoy social hour with snacks and beverages included.
Whether you are brand new to golf or haven’t picked up a club in years,
Rookie League may be for you! We will begin in midNovember, and sign-ups can be found weekly in the Heron Lakes Lounge.
For more information and questions feel free to call the Heron Lakes Golf Shop at 480-590-5669
Submitted by Jeanne Gardin, Publicity Chairperson e rst day of play for the Heron Lakes Ladies 18 Hole Golf Group will be ursday, November 6th at the 1:00pm tee time. Please be aware it will be cart path only since it will be the rst week of play following overseeding. e game will be Best Two Net of each foursome. Please arrive early in order to allow time to nd out your hole assignment, sign up for birdies and chip-ins, and buy your ra e ticket(s) for the 50/50 drawing. Our rst meeting for the season will follow golf.
Play on November 13th will be Step Aside Scramble. After play there will be a Welcome Back Pizza Party. A sign-up sheet for the party will be posted on the bulletin board.
Our group welcomes all levels of women golfers. We welcome all returning members as well as those who wish to join. So do not be shy about joining! We are notoriously fun to play with! It is necessary to have a GHIN number in order to join our group so that you can have a handicap. In order to join the Heron Lakes Ladies 18 Hole Golf Group for the season, go to http:// www.lwca.com. Sign in under RESIDENT LOGIN. Select GOLF. Select COURSES. Select LEISURE WORLD GOLF. Select LEAGUES. Select HLWGC (18 Hole) and enter your information.
If you have any questions regarding registration as a member, please contact Penny Dixon at 587-987-2403.
It was a good time had by all. We had 56 players who enjoyed a day of beautiful weather and golf followed by a lunch catered by Rosati’s Pizza. anks to all who participated and congratulations to the winners.
Net Winners
1st @ 35.25 - $50 Ea.
B. Young
M. Young S. Cziok
X. Johnston
T-2nd @ 36.5- $35 Ea.
B. Glover S. Voller
D. Berg
B. Scheuneman
R. Mann
Robin Mann
T. Maccioli
P. Maccioli
4th @ 37.25- $20 Ea.
M. Nutter
V. Nutter
D. Wallace
E. Wallace
Gross Winners
1st @ 54 - $50 Ea.
J. Gri n
B. Tocheri
J. Cardenas
L. Cardenas
2nd @ 56 - $40 Ea.
G. omas
V. omas
D. Jones
D. Callahan
Submitted by: Mary Paulson
e 2025/2026 golf season for the Heron Lakes Ladies 9-Hole league o cially starts on Tuesday, November 4th. Tee time is 9:00 a.m. and the game will be a Scramble. Golf carts will not be allowed on the course, cart path only since the course is just re-opening after overseeding.
Any ladies interested in becoming a member of the league are welcome to golf with us in November to decide if you want to join the league. (Will need to pay the course green fees.) We play on Tuesdays, November through April, with alternating tee times of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
The November schedule is:
•November 4 - 9:00 a.m.
•November 11 - 1:00 p.m.
•November 18 - 9:00 a.m.
•November 25 - 1:00 p.m.
For more information about the league, please contact Ginny Hoyt at 928-245-4357.
August League Play Results
Submitted by: Joe Vitetta for Don Paulson
The Heron Lakes Men’s 18 Hole League (Monday): We are winding down the summer and looking forward to seeing all our friends this fall. We are always looking for new members so if you are interested in joining us, please contact Don Paulson (paulsondo01@gmail.com).
August 4, 2025 – Team Stableford
• 1st Place with a 124 – Ben Boss, Don Ste an and BD (Jim Nell)
• 2nd Place with a 119 – Bill Dalling, John Mullen and Jim Nell
August 11, 2025 – Red Tee Challenge
• 1st Place with a 109 – Ben Boss, Jim Gardin and Larry Ziehm
• 2nd Place tie with a 111 – Rich Blum, John Mullen and Jim Nell
• 2nd Place tie with a 111 – Virgil Knapke, David Foley and BD (Rich Blum)
August 18, 2025 – Chicken Ball
• 1st Place with a 112 – Ben Boss, Jim Gardin and David Foley
• 2nd Place with a 118 – Rich Blum, Jim Greene and Jim Nell
August 25, 2025 – Jack and Jill Scramble
• 1st Place with a 58 – Ben Boss, John Mullen and Don Ste an
• 2nd Place with a 60 – John Fleming, Rich Blum and David Foley
The Heron Lakes Men’s 9 Hole League (Thursday): rough the wind and high temperatures, we are looking forward to the Fall season coming up especially catching up with old friends. We are always looking for new members so if you are interested in joining us, please contact Don Paulson (paulsondo01@gmail. com).
August 7, 2025 – One Net
• 1st Place tie with a 24 – Ben Boss, Larry Ziehm and Joe Miola
• 1st Place tie with a 24 – Bill Dalling, Jim Gardin and Tim Bauer
August 14, 2025 – Red Tee Challenge (2 Net)
• 1st Place with a 53 – Bill Funke, Tim Bauer and Joe Miola
• 2nd Place tie with a 55– Bill Dalling, Jim Gardin and Jim Nell
• 2nd Place tie with a 55 – Rich Blum, Jim Greene and BD (Jim Gardin)
• 2nd Place tie with a 55 – Ben Boss, Larry Ziehm and David Foley
August 21, 2025 – Pick Your Poison
• 1st Place with a 72 – Bill Dalling, Bill Funke and Joe Miola
• 2nd Place with a 80 – Rich Blum, Robert Hoyt and David Foley
•August 28, 2025 – Easy Peasey (1 Net)
• 1st Place with a 22 – Rich Blum, Jim Nell and David Foley
• 2nd Place tie with a 23 – Jim Greene, Robert Hoyt and Bill Klepacki
Submitted by Molly Brenza
e East Mesa Branch of the AAUW will resume meeting for the 2025-2025 year starting with a welcome back Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 1:30 PM on the Promenade. Please join us for a cool treat and to learn about this interesting and dynamic organization. Welcome back to our returning members and hope to welcome new members. All women who share the values and mission of the AAUW are welcome. Learn about our special interest groups including book clubs, public policy, crafts and luncheons.
Each year, this East Mesa Branch of the AAUW supports 12 local women scholars through full scholarships to 2and 4-year colleges. e group meets once a month for a general meeting on the rst Wednesday of the month in the Rec. 1 Clubroom. e rst general meeting will be on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM. General meetings include social gathering as well as a presentation from a speaker on varied topics pertinent to women and education. Special interest groups update members on their current activities.
For membership information, please call Elaine Prom at 480-207-0655 or visit our website at: https:// eastmesa-az.aauw.net.
Leisure World Billiards Kicks O a New Season, Welcoming Members, Friends & Visitors
Leisure World Billiards will be hosting an Invitational for newcomers & friends October 18 @12:30preservations necessary with a 36-player cap - signup board located in the LW Billiards room.
Leisure World Billiards will be hosting a Welcome Back for all Members & friends November 15 with food, drink along with live music provided by a worldrenowned band - developing…
Our Tuesday 9-ball and ursday & Saturday 8-ball tournaments (12:30p) continue throughout this new season. Our Master-of-Tournaments Billy-Bob Glover will host the event, welcome all, provide any necessary direction along with stories from the past - you may want to block out your calendar for the afternoon, perhaps evening….
Submitted by Carolin Lowy
e ursday Lady Billiard Players meet every ursday throughout the year at 8.30 a.m.
for ninety minutes of play. We are happy to welcome all, never played before? Haven’t played in years? Need to practice your skills?
e answer to the questions we welcome you to join us. e Billiard Room has everything needed including a wide selection of cue sticks and plenty of tables to use. Come by and check us out any ursday morning.
Carolin Lowy, 480-641-4626
e Dakota Club is a place for Leisure World Residents with ties to North & South Dakota to get together for dinner and fellowship. We typically meet on the third ursday of each month; November through April. Watch for emails and posts for the upcoming meeting dates, times and locations. We look forward to another great winter season in Arizona. O cers are: President, MaryAnn Fanning; Vice-President, Maxine Beckwith; Secretary/ Treasurer, Kristie Pillar.
Submitted by: Jeanne Gardin, Secretary e rst meeting of the Democratic Club after our summer break will be held October 8th in the Ballroom at Rec 1 promptly at 1:00pm. Doors open at 12:30 and since we expect a large turnout, you are encouraged to arrive early in order to sign in and socialize with your fellow attendees.
Our guest speaker will be Adrian Fontes, Secretary of State for Arizona since 2023. He previously served as Maricopa County Recorder from 2017 to 2021. In addition to receiving his B.A. from Arizona State University, Mr. Fontes also received his law degree from the University of Denver. He served as a prosecutor with the Denver District Attorney’s O ce, Arizona Attorney General’s O ce and as an attorney in private practice. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1992 – 1996.
It is not necessary to belong to the Democratic Club to attend our meetings. However, if you do wish to become a member, the cost is only $10 per year, and you may sign up when you attend. If you have not yet paid, dues paid this month will count towards your membership for 2026.
Since 2026 is an election year for the mid-terms, our schedule will include many speakers we know you will enjoy and nd very educational. Check the Leisure World News each month for our schedule of speakers and events.
All Democrats and progressively minded Independents are encouraged to attend our monthly meetings. If you would like additional information about our Club, please contact Jim Huling at 360-771-7453.
August had the GATHER group Heading back to the Singing Panda with new as well as longtime friends. We also had the theater showing of “Wishman” the story of Frank Shankwics and how he started the “Make a Wish” Foundation. A lot of time was spent preparing
for my September birthday celebration to aid the “Make a Wish” Foundation.
When the party passes, I will be looking into more activities for the group to enjoy.
George Miller, Manor 1625, 774-275-4009
Submitted by Shelly Begel Investment Club of Leisure World (aka San Tan Investment Club) is a closed end mutual fund. It consists of blue chips and other stocks (with average earnings between 10 – 15% annually).
Each member has an interest according to the amount of their deposits and contributions. ere are no membership fees to join, but there is a minimum contribution requirement of $25 per month, which is $300 annually, and is required when you join. is entire amount goes to your part of the club portfolio.
We recommend you attend a meeting or two as our guests, to see how we do it, and have your questions answered. Our concept is to exchange ideas with others and to learn more about investing in the stock market.
We will meet on the third ursday in October, on the 16th, at 1:00 p.m., for between 1 and 2 hours, in the Internet Oasis Room, which is in Rec 1. You are welcome to join us when the season begins in the fall. If you cannot attend a meeting in person, you can join us virtually. For more information you can contact our president, Alan Forbes, 808-497-8109. You can call, text, or email Alan at johnalanforbes@yahoo.com. You can also just come a meeting, when our “season” restarts again on October 16th.
We’re having our quarterly informal gathering for the Leisure World LGBTQ+ and Allies group. e next get-together will be a Potluck. Bring your own favorite drinks. Please RSVP if you plan on coming so we can get a headcount. anks!
Location: Manor 2486
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm RSVP: tony8472@gmail.com
Submitted by Lynette Magnuson Fall has arrived to Leisure World and so have many of you. We hope everyone had a wonderful Summer, whether here or there. With Fall comes the start of
several LW clubs, one being the Leisure World Christian Fellowship Bible study. We will begin November 6, 2025, in the Rec 1 theater from 9:30-11:00 am and continue through April 2026.
We are a non-denominational Christian Bible study group. We gather together weekly to study the living word of God to grow in our understanding, to strengthen our walk, and to encourage one another. When we make an e ort to study and grow in the Lord he has a promise for us, Matt 7:7-8 “ Come near to God and he will come nearer to you.” And couldn’t we all use more of God in our lives?
is year we will be studying ‘30 Life Principles’, a guide for growing in knowledge and understanding of God by Charles Stanley. ere is a small fee ($10) for this study book which is needed on or before class begins. If you are interested in attending, please contact Lynette Magnuson by email, ljhm3000@gmail.com, or call or text me at 903-316-2116. We hope you will consider joining our bible study family, we would love to have you.
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 o others, experience an entertaining and social way to build your nest egg.
e 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 bene t of members/partners since 1987.
Members enjoy access to the resources and bene ts derived from our a liation with “myICLUB” and “Better Investing”.
We typically meet in the theater and via Zoom the second Wednesday of each month October through May and additionally as needed over the summer.
Our next meeting will be held Zoom only Wednesday 10/8/25, 1PM MST
Please contact Frank Jacoby (frankjacoby4@gmail. com) or 248-535-5456 for more information
Our October discussion segment will focus on analysis of our portfolio as well as stock tips presented by members.
“Great Minnesota Get Together” AZ Fall Get Together ursday, November 20th 5:00 pm Rec 1 Ballroom
Mark your calendars for an opportunity to reconnect after the summer and maybe meet some new Friends of MN residents!
Main course and side dishes will be catered by Buccaneerz BBQ. But not the traditional pulled pork! No! Buccaneerz has added new and delicious menu items. Final main course selection and cost will be communicated soon. We are asking you to bring the appetizers and desserts. Sign up sheets will be at the ticket sales desk or just bring your favorite.Please also note it will be ‘bring your own’ Beverages. Water and ice will be provided.
Tickets will be sold on two days: ursday, November 13th and Sunday, November 16th. Ticket sales will take place in the Rec 2 lobby from 2-4 pm each of these days.
If these dates don’t work for you, please get in touch with Julie Shaughnessy. We would like a nal headcount by November 16th, so no tickets will be sold at the door.
Last year was so successful based on your input, so hope to see you all on the 20th to catch up and learn some fun facts about our MN/AZ friends with get acquainted activities!
Julie Shaughnessy 612-867-6750
Linda Pratt 612-715-3171
Save the dates for this season’s next events: ursday, January 22nd and ursday, March 19th.
Nebraskans in Leisure World have been gathering for football watch parties, outdoor barbeques, and dining at local restaurants. As events are planned this coming season, a notice will be placed in the weekly emailed Communications Clubs Newsletter from the Communications Department. In addition, a noti cation will be sent via email to all those on the Nebraska Club mailing list. To join this red-clad group, contact Sharon Ash by email at: sash3129@gmail.com, or by phone at: 602-689-4677.
We look forward to seeing everyone again and extend a welcome to newcomers.
QUESTERS is a nonpro t organization dedicated to the study, conservation, and preservation of history.
At Leisure World we keep Arizona history alive by supporting the Superstition Mountain-Lost Dutchman Museum. Our fundraising has helped restore the Apacheland Barn roof, a clock, pictures of movie stars who lmed at this movie set and provided a bench. e chapter also engages interesting speakers, visits museums and historical buildings, and meets with other chapters to participate in their historical preservation project.
Our rst meeting of the year will be at 1:00 pm November 10 in the Banquet Room of Rec. 1. ( e meetings are the second Monday of the month November through April.)
For more information, please call Susan at 906-2711040.
O cers: Co-presidents Janice (480-985-6070) and Wilma (480-510-2346)
by Diane Andersen
Our motto is “Educate, Encourage and Inspire.”
We are in full swing with our events loaded with education from special guest speakers.
is month’s event will be held October 20, 2025, at 7:00 pm at Rec 2 Hopi/Pima Ballroom.
Senator Warren Peterson and Daniel Keenan will be here as candidates for the midterm election. Tracy DuCharme with “Make AZ Healthy Again” will be here as well as Dorean Taylor as candidate for Mesa City Council.
ere will be a membership table at the meeting. Along with a 50/50 drawing and free refreshments.
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.
Stepping Out Lively Outlook
SOLO OCTOBER Calendar
• Wednesday, Oct. 1, OOW Artichoke Grill **
• ursday, Oct. 2, Happy Yom Kippu
• Friday, Oct. 3, Dinner at the Cafe, Rec. 2, 4:30 **
• Sunday, Oct. 5, Free concert Chandler Arts, 3pm **
• Tuesday, Oct. 7, Breakfast, Cafe 7:30 am Rec. 2,
• Wed. Oct. 8, Free Lecture Tempe Historical 11:30-12:30 pm**
• Friday, Oct. 10, Mesa 2nd Fri. 6-9pm. **
• Mon, Oct. 13, Cafe 11:00 Lunch **
• Tues, Oct. 14,Breakfast, Cafe, Rec. 2, 7:30 am.
• ursday, Oct. 16, , POTLUCK 5pm Club room, Rec. 1, 5pm, bring dish to share, theme Fall/ Halloween $3. for expenses, club willl furnish main dish of beef hot dogs **
• Sat. Oct. 18, Apachi Ji in Globe, 9-4:30 **
• Tues, Oct. 21, Breakfast, Rec. 2, Cafe 7:30 am
• Monday, Oct. 27, Lunch, Cafe, Rec. 2, 11am **
• Tuesday, Oct.28, Breakfast, Cafe, Rec. 2, 7:30am
• Fri. Oct. 31, HAPPY HALLOWEEN
**means reservations are necessary, make reservations here: SOLO@theSpearmans.com
Question, Barbara Peters 309-215-7203
Is Leisure World ready for a community garden?
Long Range Planning and the Sonoran Desert Club invites you to the Clubroom on Monday, October 20th from 6:00PM to 7:30PM
ere has been interest in adding plans for a community garden to our master plan. When Long Range Planning had a town hall asking for input by residents community gardens were near the top of the list. In October, residents are invited to come together to provide your ideas, comments and concerns. We will discuss what it takes to begin and keep a community garden growing!
Monthly meetings of Sonoran Desert Club happen on third ursdays of each month from 4:30PM to 6:00PM.
Call Tish Murphy @ 602 363-8821 for more information. Come grow with us!
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.
Submitted by Allen Cziok
Welcome back everyone. I hope you enjoyed good times and good health wherever you spent your summer. Another Casual-Aires season will begin before you know it.
Our 2025 - 2026 season kicks o on Saturday, November 22nd as we feature the “Midnight Confessions” band. We invite you to experience our tradition of great music, food, and fun.
We are continuing to accept new membership and membership renewal payments. Our annual dues are $330 per couple or $165 for individual members. Our season includes four dinner dances with high quality sit-down meals and the best rock or country musicians in the valley.
Membership information may be requested by emailing casualairesmembership@gmail.com. Membership checks should be made to Casual-Aires Dance Club and mailed to Cindy Kerns at Leisure World manor #2023.
Members who pay by October 15th will have their names included in our annual membership booklet which we expect to distribute around November 1st.
Be sure to check future editions of the Leisure World News, community newsletters and video displays for additional details of our plans for the upcoming Casual-Aires season.
Desert Belles members are returning in October (starting Monday, October 6th) for another great season of song. We are a friendly group of women who love to sing together in harmony, and we’re happy to welcome new members to our chorus.
We meet every Monday, from 12:30-3:00 in the Music Room at Rec. 2. Please come and check us out!
Submitted by John Andrews
Just a reminder that the Leisure World Big Band will
start rehearsing Tuesday, October 14, at 10:00 at the Hopi Ballroom in Rec. 2. We welcome all residents of Leisure World and their guests to come and enjoy the music, co ee, conversation and cookies. For more information, contact John Andrews, Manor 1465, phone 660-541-2588.
Submitted by Joyce Loland
e Leisure World Cloggers enjoy socializing in class and out, occasionally going out for a Happy Hour where dancers can talk together at length. But in class, the focus is on learning new steps and practicing footwork. e talented and experienced instructors Cathy Martin and Dan Rowan teach every Friday in the mirrored classroom next to the Fitness Center. Beginners start at 11:45 and the di culty of the dances increases until 2:45, when the class nishes with Intermediate Plus. By the end of class, Dan and Cathy even work in some more challenging atfooting and buck steps. It is our good fortune that these instructors like to attend workshops, and they bring back new music and steps for the class to work on and enjoy.
Cost for the class is $30 for the month (paid in the Fitness Center) or $5 per hour as a drop-in fee. e rst class for Beginners is free! Just get a coupon from one of the instructors. If you would like to observe the class rst, come by any Friday afternoon and watch how the class is conducted and how supportive everyone is. Don’t forget that if you’re new at this, it will cost you nothing to give clogging a try!
A new season is beginning!
Bring your instruments and join the Leisure World Music Makers playing a wide variety of music. We have members who play the guitar, ukulele, melodia, harmonica, piano, keyboard, saxophone, and more.
We meet in the Rec 2 Music Room every Tuesday afternoon from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
is is a great time to get back into playing your instruments from the past and a perfect time to join and play in a group. Come and see what fun we have. For more information, please contact Mary Smith M355 at 480-288-1423 or email marykry95@gmail. com.
“Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.” Confucius
And yes, it is in our nature to provide that music! e LWMC is a joyful group of more than 70 musicians who delight in sharing our song with you in two annual concerts…December and March.
We’ll begin rehearsals on Tuesday, October 7th and continue, Tuesdays and ursdays from 1:00 – 3:00 PM in the Rec. 2 Music Room. We always welcome new voices, so if you’re curious about this opportunity, please do stop in for a listen.
For those of you who delight in listening, mark your calendars. Our December Holiday concert will be performed on Saturday, December 13th at 7:00 PM and on Sunday, December 14th at 3:00 PM.
For more information about this opportunity to sing, make new friends, and enjoy a load of fun and laughter in the process, please contact our director, Donna Mahan at 217-720-7990.
Submitted by Mary Cartner
The Hunger of Memory
Does anyone else sometimes feel like we’re part of an endangered species? Have you noticed that the esoteric group of aging dancers stirred by Big Band sounds of the 40’s and 50’s has dwindled? anks alot, Attrition. On the other hand, you could maintain that we are the lucky ones, though not necessarily of that era, to at least have been toddling by our (grand)parent’s sides as it’s shadow lengthened. Sorry are they born too late to even realize they missed anything at all! At least some of us can still toddle! If you have the hunger of memory, mine yours and join us November 15th to dine, dance, and celebrate that era for a night! Flaunt your bling in style and step out in legendary class. Membership is a deal at $320/couple; guest $110/event.
Invest your time. Be a volunteer. Dance clubs like ours are in serious need of volunteer support and ideas.
Our survival depends on it. Short-term projects to t your schedule are available... and no contracts! For information on membership contact: joyk3048@gmail. com; or Jerry: jerrymundell45@gmail.com Visit our MSDC website: https://moonlightserenade.yolasite.com.
Submitted by Kaye West
September was another dance- lled month for travelers to Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas, plus Leisure World instructors Bill and Carol Goss taught two consecutive successful events in Palm Springs! In October they will teach in Maryland.
Other October festivals are scheduled in Idaho, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Information is available at www. icbda.com/dance-events/ and roundalab.org/ nd-adance/.
Mesa Dance Season begins this month! A Welcome Back Dance (phase 3-5) will be on Sunday, October 26. e tentative season brochure of round dancing for ALL levels is available at gphurd.com/ yers/mesacuers,pdf. Sunday round dance specials (Phase 3-5) hosted by Doug and Leslie Dodge and TJ and Bruce Chadd have recently been added starting on alternate Sunday afternoons in November. Find the full weekly schedule at rounddancing.azphx.com.
No dance experience? No problem!
Classes for BEGINNERS start in November. Mark your calendar!!
• Monday 7:00 pm – Slow Two Step beginning November 3
• Wednesday 7:00 pm – Slow Two Step beginning November 12
• Wednesday 10 am – Single Swing (4 weeks only) beginning November 5.
Learn about round dancing, share dance information with friends anywhere in the world, and improve dance technique with information at home.csulb.edu/~kwest/ wido/wi-do.html.
Dancing is a wonderful activity!
Submitted by Mary Smith
Want a fun, easy, and a ordable instrument to play? Try the Ukulele.
We have all skill levels in our group, and we can help you learn. Soon you will have a great time playing in our group. We have a large screen we use for play-along songs and learning new skills. Come visit and join our group.
We meet weekly in the Music Room in Rec 2 every Friday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For more information, please call Mary Smith at 480288-1423 or Mary Cox at 720-355-0889.
We’ve all been there: bananas left a little too long on the counter, spotted, soft and threatening to be tossed. But before you reach for the compost, know this -- those overripe bananas are actually a gift. ey’re naturally sweeter, super soft and perfect for whipping up quick, versatile snacks that can fuel busy mornings, after-school hunger pangs or lunchboxes on the go.
Whether you prefer classic banana bread or handy mu ns, this recipe hits all the right notes: frugal, fabulous and healthy. A little tweak here -- like swapping in whole grain our, cutting down the sugar or sneaking in chopped nuts -- makes your snack smarter without sacri cing avor. e result? A treat that’s portable, kid-approved and a win for your wallet.
ink of it as a back-to-school hack. Mu ns in lunchboxes? Check. A slice of bread for a grab-and-go breakfast? Check. A wholesome snack while running errands? Double check.
e best part? ey keep well, so you can make a batch ahead of time and have a steady supply of snacks ready for the week.
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
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Yield: 12 muffins
Total Time: 35 minutes
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour, or a mix
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (3 or 4 ripe bananas)
6 tablespoons butter or coconut oil, melted
1 large egg, at room temperature
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk of choice, dairy or plant based Optional: 2 tablespoons demerara sugar to top muffins Optional add-ins: 1 1/2 cup maximum, like nuts, chocolate or dried fruit
Preheat your oven to 350 F and get a 12 count muffin pan ready -- spray it with nonstick spray or line it with cupcake liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set it aside.
In a large bowl -- or the bowl of your stand mixer -- stir the bananas until smooth. Beat in the melted butter, egg, brown sugar, vanilla and milk until everything is well combined.
Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the wet, stirring gently until just mixed. If you’re adding nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in now.
Spoon the batter into the muffin liners, filling each one nearly to the top. Pop them in the oven for 21-23 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let the muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool.
To make banana bread: Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease a 9”√Ö~5” loaf pan with cooking spray. Prepare batter same as for muffins above. Fill pan with batter. Bake for 45-55 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before turning on a wire rack to cool.
To make mini muffins: Bake for 12-14 minutes at 350 F .
These treats stay fresh covered at room temperature for a few days -- or pop them in the fridge for up to a week, or wrap and freeze for four months.
Next time your bananas get too ripe, don’t panic -- bake! Rally the kids or enjoy a quiet moment for yourself, and turn them into treats that are healthy, budget-friendly and wonderfully versatile. That’s frugal living in action: simple, nourishing and smart in the kitchen.
Art Assoc. – Contact: Monica Beatrice 480-685-0724
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
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 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.
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.
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
Open Sewing Contact: Carolin Lowy, 480-641-4626
Contact: Patti Schmaltz 701-212-7577. Please join us to help cut out crosses from fabric for burial cloths to send to Haiti. No experience necessary. We have the supplies. Wednesday mornings 9:00-12:00. 10/29, 11/5,11/12,11/19,11/26. More dates to follow.
Submitted by Elaine Murphy
e jewelry and lapidary club o er classes in beading, casting, chain making, dichroic glass, lapidary, faceting, and enameling. Come into the shop to see examples of these products. e cost of each class is determined by the instructor. We supply the necessary tools and supplies required for your project.
All of the jewelry in our display case is for sale, and has been hand crafted by members of the jewelry club. Come take a look and get inspired!
e next general meeting will take place on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025, at 7 pm in the jewelry/lapidary shop. All interested residents are invited to join us.
Submitted by Monica Beatrice
e Art Association will hold its rst fall meeting on ursday, October 9, in the Art Studio. All members and anyone wishing to join are welcome to attend. e Board will meet at 3 p.m. and the General Meeting will be at 4 p.m.
Some Agenda items include when we will hold meetings this year; some upcoming classes; upcoming events. We, indeed, hope you can join us!
e Leisure World Quilters are beginning the season with a new and exciting schedule!
In October we will be nishing our rst Quilt of Valor of the Leisure World Quilters have a new and exciting season and the Leisure World Quilters have a new and exciting season planned.
e beautiful red, white, and blue pattern is absolutely beautiful, and the nished quilt will be stunning!
Other projects for the month include a scrap quilt and a strip quilt. Both quilts will be unique and de nitely learning experiences.
Come join us or take a look on Tuesdays and Fridays from
We will nish the month with Sew and Tell. is meeting showcases quilts made by the members and is always very informative and interesting.
e quilters meet every ursday morning from 9am to 12pm. If you are interested in joining the group or have questions, please call Judy Kauth at 757-651-5648 or Linda Faber at 480-821-0952.
Submitted by Carolin Lowy Questions? Do you enjoy crocheting, knitting and hand embroidery?
Looking for help with a project?
Want to learn something new?
Spend time with neighbors who have similar interests? If you answer YES to any of the above we invite you to stop by
e Fiber Arts Studio any Monday and or Friday mornings at 9-11 a.m. and become part of a friendly group who not only do their own projects but also are involved with a number of charity projects.
We have donated yarns, needles and hooks which are available for use.
As a group we also enjoy lunch outings to celebrate birthdays and plan to be part of Novembers annual Craft Fair.
Hope to meet you soon.
Carolin Lowy, 489-641-4626
e Leisure World Woodshop is open and active. All LW residents are welcome to join. All members may use our many machines and tools. e club sponsors classes in pen making, bowl making and general woodworking for all members. ese classes will be available upon requested. ere are very capable instructors who are pleased to share their talents.
e club is also sponsoring an eight-week course in beginning woodcarving called Beginning Woodcarving 101. It starts on ursday, Oct. 2nd. Each class is taught by experienced carvers and lasts for three hours on consecutive ursday afternoons. Tuition is $40 (plus the club membership of $20). Additionally, each participant will be expected to purchase their own carving tools, which can be expensive. To enroll, please drop by the wood shop to read more detailed information and to put your name on the class registration signup roster. Class size is limited to 8 students. For further
Class with instructor Larron Lerdall: Monday & Thursday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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
information, call the instructor, Bob Williamson 425533-5777.
by Charlene Ingerson
October 11th kicks o our 2025-2026 season and it is jam-packed with interest for both experienced photographers and those who are just beginning their photography adventure. Each week, we present fascinating videos and this year’s focus is on the fan favorite, travel photography. Bob Kriss of National Geographic fame will be giving us weekly lessons on the fundamentals of travel photography beginning on the site of the gorgeous baroque Mexican city of San Miguel de Allende.
You’ll also have the chance to strut your stu with weekly and monthly challenges. Weekly challenges for October are “Ducks” (the 11th), “Butter ies” (the 18th), and “Green” (the 25th). You can digitally display up to 8 photos each week. Our monthly challenge for October is “Bare Feet”.
Each fall, the Photography Club sponsors the Fall Art Show which is open to all residents of Leisure World. Registration has started and will close on Monday, November 10th at noon. It’s not too late to start planning your entries for the show. Registration forms are available in the art studio for photography, for painting & drawing, for 3D art, and for the Art Mart (open only to exhibitors). You may also download forms by visiting our website, www.lwphoto.club. Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera to take you to our website and lots of great information.
While you’re on the homepage of our website, check out the youTube video of the 2025-2026 season preview. It’s a quick look at what’s coming up next season. If you have been thinking about joining our club, this may be just the time to get started. For returning members, be sure your dues are current and enjoy the video!
e LW Photo Club is a fun group of photographers at all skill levels who capture images with a variety of cameras, including our phones. We meet each week on Saturdays from 10:00 to 11:30 in the LW eater to learn and share and enjoy each other’s company. We’d love to have you take a shot with us.
Columbus Day (now held the 2nd Monday in October) celebrates the landing in the “new world” by Italian explorer Christopher Columbus on October 12, 1492.
But you can discover your own new world of sport possibilities by attending and observing any of the shooting events scheduled this month by the Leisure World Gun Club. All are held at the Rio Salado Sportsman Club, Usery Pass Shooting Range, 3560 Usery Pass Rd., Mesa.
• RIMFIRE PISTOL - October 8th (2nd Wednesday of the month) Meet at the RSSC Pistol Bay #2 at 7:00 a.m.
• SPORTING CLAYS- October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th (Each ursday of the month). Meet at the Shotgun parking lot at 6:45 a.m., ready to shoot at 7:00 a.m.
• PRACTICAL PISTOL- October 24th (4th Friday of the month) Meet at the RSSC Pistol Bay #2 at 7:00 a.m.
Strictly social (and open to all) Monthly Gun Club lunch get-together. at’s on Monday October 27th at the Cozy Corner Cafe, 5901 McKellips St. (at Recker
Rd.) Please arrive by 11:30 a.m.
If further information desired, please contact either President Keith Hepler at kvhepler@gmail.com or Vice President Cherie Lauro at cherielauro1@gmail.com
Watch the lawn bowling green come alive with activity as the weather cools and some of our members who escaped the heat of Leisure World are returning. We’ll post info regarding our free lessons for the season in the display cabinet outside the Lakeside Clubhouse so come watch us play and sign up for a time that you can roll some bowls! We’re a friendly bunch and we’ve missed the camaraderie of the game and catching up on each other’s lives. On September 14th members that were in Leisure World came together for a Happy Hour enjoying some food truck ice cream together. We thank the Lawn Bowls Club for subsidizing our scoop! Just another nice perk for being a member of our club.
For information: Call Larry Brownell @ 541 9900924
Greetings, tennis enthusiasts and everyone else! You may wonder what those 4 words have to do with tennis. Let’s look at the rst one and decipher.
Tweet is the sound of all those snowbirds coming home to roost in Arizona. We welcome you all back, especially those crazy birds with a tennis racquet in their wings.
Tournament is a very important reminder about the anticipated LWTC 4th Annual Veterans Tournament coming this November. Mark your calendars for this very special event held here on November 8-15 at our own LW Tennis Courts. is is a way to honor our veterans here in LW and all over the U. S. It’s also a way to enjoy watching some great competitive tennis, view special events and partake in some delicious food. More information will be upcoming in the November paper.
Teach is what is done at our own Tennis Academy. You know you’ve wanted to get o the couch and get your body moving to become healthier. Well, here’s your opportunity. Every Wednesday you can come down to the courts and get FREE, yes, I said FREE instruction on the game of tennis. You don’t even need a racquet of your own, the club will provide one for you. Always wanted to see if this is the sport for you? Come down
to the courts and meet the friendliest coaches you’ll ever have. e Academy starts on November 19th, mark your calendar again, it’s getting full, isn’t it.
And lastly Teams. You may not know that the Leisure World Tennis Club plays tennis in a league with other communities around the east valley called appropriately, East Valley Senior Tennis League or EVSTL. It’s a great way to form friendships with your team in park and meet other players from around the area. ere are 15 communities in the League and your team is scheduled once a week for competitive play. It starts the rst week of November and runs to March. One more item to put on that calendar. Now when people ask, “What do you do after retirement?”, you can show them your full calendar, and that’s just tennis stu !
See you on the courts.
e season for Shu eboard Club will begin on Monday, October 20.
We welcome everyone! We have all the supplies you need! So come and enjoy a fun outside sport, make new friends and see lots of friendly faces.
We start play at 9am on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday’s. Don’t have to play all three days.
e cost is $20 per person for the season. We end in 2026 when the temperature is too hot to play. See you at the courts!
Jackie Anderson, Treasurer, Manor 1154, 480-9858503.
FALL IS UPON US!
Come join us Monday through Saturday in the rec 1 pool. Our o cial water exercise group meets at 1 PM for a program featuring stretching, strengthening and balance - head to toe.
Our exercises are resident lead and relaxed. Drop-ins are always welcome and YES it’s free.
Mark your calendars for Wednesday October 1st at 1 PM. is is the o cial day our exercise group reverts to our winter hours. Come join the fun!
Questions. Contact Teri Cuocci. Ph 480-603-5606
9:00 a.m
SUNDAY
Open Studio (POT)
12:30 p.m. ......ACBL Bridge (CLR)
2:00 p.m. ........Water Volleyball (P)
4:00 p.m .........Movie Matinee (T) 6:30 p.m. .......Partner Bridge (LC)
MONDAY
7:00 a.m. ........Early Bird 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)
9:00 a.m. ........Shuffleboard (SHB)
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)
6:00 p.m. ........Rubber Stamping (POT)
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)
10:00 a.m. ......Computer Lab Open (CC)
10:00 a.m. ......Big Band (HOPI)
12:30 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)
12:00 p.m. ......Mexican Train (LC)
12:00 p.m. ......Happy Ladies Bridge (APA)
12:00 p.m. ......Pottery Open Studio (POT)
1:00 p.m. ........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)
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)
9:00 a.m. ........Shuffleboard (SHB)
10:00 a.m. ......Computer Lab Open (CC)
12:00 p.m. ...... Pottery Open Studio (POT)
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 a.m. ........Knitters & Crocheters (FA)
9:00 a.m. ........Open Studio (AS)
9:00 a.m. ........Porcelain
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)
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.
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.
Dealer’s Choice (NAV) Contact: Jim Munkwitz, 803-7471677 . Tuesday & Wednesday 6:00 p.m., and Thurs 1:00 pm. Year round.
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.
Texas Hold’ Em (QCR) Contact: Randy Rickert, 602524-2503 . Monday, 1:00 p.m. & Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m. Year-round
Bunco meets 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, October 7th. Please wear your name tag if you have one.
e 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 310-9168105 or Dana Bourque at 602-757-4348.
Welcome back winter visitors! We have been playing all summer, and we have missed you! We will meet
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.
Euchre (APA) Contact Ted Jackson, 518-248-2052 Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. Oct – April.
Samba/ Pegs& Jokers (LC) Kathy Murray, kmurrayy6694@gmail.com. Every Friday, 6:15 pm. Yearround.
Hand and Foot Progressive: (LC) Contact: Lillian Carlson, 480-290-9396 . Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. Year-round.
Hand and Foot: Samba (LC) Contact:Kathy Murray, kmurrayy6694@gmail.com 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.
every Tuesday at the Rec 1 Queen Card Room. Play starts at 12:30. Bring fty cents. All monies go back to the winners. Hope to see you there! Let the fun begin!
Jackie Anderson, Manor 1154, 480-985-8503
Submitted by George Miller
With Monday Night Football starting its time for all you football widows (and Widowers) to join us on the Last Monday of the month for a casual, low strategy game of Polish Poker. We meet at 6 pm in the rec 1 clubroom. $3.00 gets you admission and entry into the 50/50 ra e.
George Mill Manor 1625 774-275-4009
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
Submitted by Carolin Lowy e Scrabble Club looks forward to welcoming back winter oops fall visitors.
Every Monday evening throughout the year folks who enjoy spelling challenges gather at e Lakeside Club House at 6.00p.m. for games of either Scrabble or Upwords.
e club furnishes everything needed from the complete board game, o cial dictionaries and word lists. Folks enjoy one or two games and once in a while three. You choose how long you want to stay after the rst game. We play for fun and are willing to help each other out.
Need to know more, give me a call: Carolin Lowy, 480-641-4626.
By Steve Becker
is deal occurred in a pairs tournament in New Jersey some years ago. After North-South reached four spades, West, at favorable vulnerability, elected to sacri ce in ve diamonds.
South should probably have passed his partner’s double of ve diamonds, but he was reluctant to settle for plus 300 or 500 points (it would have been 500) when he felt there was a good chance to score 650 at ve spades.
South regretted his decision as soon as he saw the dummy. To make the contract, he would have to hold his losers to one heart and one club. is would apparently require a successful diamond nesse (virtually assured by the bidding), a successful spade nesse with East holding only two spades, and a 3-2 division of the opposing clubs.
Given West’s ominous four-of-clubs lead, which looked like a sure singleton, South did not like his chances, but he plunged ahead bravely and found a way to make the contract. If you like solving problems of this sort, see if you can gure out how he did it before reading on.
Declarer took East’s eight of clubs with the ace, led a diamond to the queen and returned a spade, nessing the queen after East followed low. South then cashed the ace of spades and king of clubs, con rming the bad news in the club suit, and led the three of spades to dummy’s six. e ace of diamonds was then cashed, declarer discarding a club, and the seven of diamonds was led. But instead of ru ng, South discarded his remaining club!
By Ryan A. Berenz
Questions
1. Former NFL quarterbacks and brothers David and Derek Carr both played football for what college team?
2. American biophysicist, biochemist and inventor Britton Chance won a gold medal at the 1952 Helsinki Summer Olympics competing in what sport?
3. What forced the cancellation of the 1919 Stanley Cup Final series after five games between the Montreal Canadiens and the Seattle Metropolitans?
4. Name the NBA player with the Seattle SuperSonics (1973-78) who was known for his shaved head and his off-center headband.
5. Sepang International Circuit, site of a Formula 1 Grand Prix race from 19992017, is located in what country?
is sequence of plays left West without recourse. He had to return a heart -- allowing South to score a trick with the king -- or a diamond, allowing South to discard a heart as he ru ed in dummy. Either way, the improbable game was home.
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6. Who became the first (and still only) American man to win an Olympic gold medal in the javelin throw when he did it at the 1952 Helsinki Summer Games? (Hint: He shares a name with a baseball legend.)
7. First presented in 2015, the annual award given to the best power forward in men’s college basketball is named after what Basketball Hall of Famer?
Answers
1. The Fresno State Bulldogs.
2. Sailing.
3. An outbreak of Spanish flu.
4. Slick Watts.
5. Malaysia.
6. Cy Young. 7. Karl Malone.
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Dovely Touch
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GARAGE DOOR SERVICE
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Someone has some suggestions to offer regarding your new project. You might find them helpful. Remember to avoid speculation and stick with just the facts, Lamb.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) An old friend suddenly reappears. Whether this proves to be a boon or a bane in the Bovine’s life depends on the reason for this surprising reappearance. Be cautious.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Vital information finally emerges, allowing you to make an important personal decision. You can now move your focus to an upcoming professional development.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might not like seeing so many on-the-job changes. But some of them could open up new opportunities for the Moon Child’s talents to shine to your best advantage.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) An apparently solid-gold opportunity beckons the Lion. But check to see if all that dazzle isn’t just a sprinkling of surface glitter before making a commitment.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A close friend could offer advice on how to handle a difficult family matter. But in the end, the decision has to be made based on what is best for you and those you love.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Family problems are best worked out with all those concerned contributing suggestions that will ease tensions. Stay with it until a workable solution is found.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Expect to hear more about an offer that has piqued your interest. You earn respect for insisting on solid facts, not just a fancy talk about potential opportunities.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) What seemed to be a reasonable workplace
request might need to be defended. Don’t fret. You have both the facts and a surprise ally on your side.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A bit of capriciousness might be just what you need. Plan to kick up your heels in a round of fun and games with family and friends this weekend.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Although some of your plans might have to be put on hold, things do begin to take a turn for the better by midweek. Your financial crunch also eases.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your financial picture begins to brighten by week’s end. There are also favorable changes in your personal life. Someone you care for has good news to report.
BORN THIS Month: You seek balance, but not at the expense of justice. You would make a fine judge or do great with humanitarian work.
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“-- you do it?”
Baby on “Family Guy”
merged with it in 1990
Currency of Austria
Raw fish dish
“-- the word”
“Likely story!”
Hauling cart on a
“Awright!”
Actor Estrada
Poor grades
Road goo
An Aleutian island 94 -- scale (mineral hardness gauge)
98 Executes a “Page Up,” e.g.
99 -- and Costello
“Chi- --” (2015 Spike Lee film)
Fill up fully
Sweetums
Savoir faire
Luau handout
100 Sri Lanka, formerly 101 Certify (to)
103 Red-tagged
104 Part of USA
105 H.S. proficiency exam
106 “The Father of Geometry”
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