REC. CENTER 1 COMPLEX
One of the most highly anticipated events of the year. You are invited to come and enjoy the day experiencing a myriad of commercial exhibitors and vendors, enjoy free presentations, have chances to win great raffle prizes & cash drawings. Look for more details in the paper, Recreation Newsletters, Leisure World Facebook page, and on the community website.
Leisure World staff is available by phone Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Please do not hesitate to contact us at 480-832-0000. Dial the extension for the department that will best address your needs. For all emergencies, call 9-1-1 before notifying the LW Security Department at ext. 601.
Main Number: 480-832-0000
Administration Reception Ext. 101 reception@lwca.com
Village Medical
LW On-Site Office 480-977-6349
Compliance Office Ext. 109
Facilities Department Ext. 109 facilities@lwca.com
Finance Department Ext. 119 finance@lwca.com
Fitness Center Ext. 212 fitness@lwca.com
Golf Coyote Run: Ext. 300 Heron Lakes: Ext. 400
Golf Course Conditions 480-832-0005
Landscape Department Ext. 201 landscape@lwca.com
Library Ext. 128
LW News/Communications Ext. 117 news@lwca.com
Outreach Ext. 126 outreach@lwca.com
Recreation Department Ext. 209 recreation@lwca.com
RE/MAX Classic Ext. 705
Resource Office Ext. 126 resources@lwca.com
Security Department Opt. 1 security@lwca.com
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Leisure World is updating our database. If it’s been more than 3 years since you had your picture taken for Leisure World, or if you never have, please stop by the Administration Front Desk to have your picture taken any weekday between 9 am and 2 pm. Some of our current photos of residents are outdated and/or unrecognizable. A recognizable, current photo will help enhance security and keep our software updated.
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Board and district meetings resume
District Chair Email Addresses
District1@ LWCA.com, District3@ LWCA.com, District4@ LWCA.com, District5@ LWCA.com, District6@ LWCA.com, District7@ LWCA.com, District8@ LWCA.com
Leisure World has drawn so many of us here because of its charm and many amenities. In fact, our community is just about perfect!!! But I’ll bet many of you have thought (or even said out loud),
“I wish Leisure World had a _______” Or, “I wish Leisure World would do ______”.
The Long-Range Planning Committee (LRPC) will be using a number of vehicles to gather ideas from our residents, in order to develop a Master Plan that will take us 10-20 years or more into the future. The LRPC wants to hear from you!!!
The first opportunity for you to share your ideas is coming in February, when the LRPC will be hosting an in-person community forum on two different dates –one in the morning and one in the evening.
Thursday, February 13 at10:00 am Wednesday, February 19 at 6:30 pm
Both forums will be held in the Rec.1 Ballroom. The main discussion will center around this question:
What could we do to make Leisure World a premier, first-class 55+ community?
All attendees will have an opportunity to share ideas with the people sitting at their tables. Then, each table group will share their ideas with the entire room. Finally, everyone will have a chance to vote on their favorite ideas.
No idea is too big or too small!
Don’t miss this opportunity to help shape the future of Leisure World!
Water, coffee and baked goods from our very own Rendezvous Cafe will be served.
All residents (renters and owners) and ideas are welcome.
February 5, 12, 19, 26
Leisure World Wednesday Morning Coffee is open to all residents. The wonderful volunteers of the Wednesday Morning Hospitality Committee have been hosting this event for 12 years.
Leisure World cordially invites all to the Wednesday Coffee. Join us for Coffee and light snacks in the Clubroom at Rec.1 just across from the Courtyard, every Wednesday from 8:00 to 10:00 am.
Our Community Manager Clark Collier will join us on February 5th, so be sure to stop by and say hello!
Something to think
Here in Leisure World, if a resident passes, and they are the only person named on the deed, all gate access to the property is blocked until the person responsible for managing the deceased resident’s affairs is identified. However, if Leisure World Administration has a copy of a Trust Agreement, Power of Attorney, etc. naming a successor beneficiary, that person becomes responsible for gate access to the property, and Leisure World will immediately update our files to reflect the change.
Please help us keep accurate records, to better serve you. If you have recently updated your deed or added new beneficiaries, please update your changes with Reception Administration front desk.
Do you want to get involved in Leisure World and make a difference! One great way to do so is by serving your District Council! The elections for District 1,3,5 and 7 will be held on Tuesday, November 18th. Now, is the time to get your name on the ballot! Here is a breakdown of the process.
1. Select a Position: There are three District Council positions. There is the District Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary/Treasurer. One person can maintain the duties of the two positions, or they can be divided among three individuals. They may be split if separate nominations are received for Secretary and Treasurer positions. Council members will be elected for a two-year term.
2. Expression of Interest Form: The first step is to submit an Expression of Interest Form where you will provide a
brief history of your qualifications. It can be found on the Leisure World resident website, and at the Reception desk in the Admin bld. where all forms are located. Once the form is completed, send it to your District Nominating Committee Member or to Robin Mann in Admin.
3. Résumé: Fill out a brief résumé. You can find the résumé form on the resident website and at the Reception desk in the Admin bld. where all forms are located. If you are considered an eligible candidate, this information will be published in the Leisure World newspaper for residents to get to know you better. Once the form is completed, send it to your District Nominating Committee Member or to Robin Mann in Admin.
4. Nominating Committee: Each District Council has a district member on the nominating committee, for a total of seven people. The committee will review all expression
Leisure World Community Manager Clark Collier cordially invites all new owners and renters to the Leisure World and Foundation orientation. Learn about our culture and how to connect with the Foundation!
Join us for Coffee and light snacks in the Rec. 1 Ballroom, 10:00 a.m. April 10, 2025
New homeowners and renters are encouraged to attend! Please RSVP to Executive Assistant Robin Mann at rmann@lwca.com or call 480-832-0000 ext. 103.
of interest submissions and submit a report of eligible candidates to the Admin Office by Tuesday, September 30th. Residents will be notified at October 7, 2025 Work Session and via Eblast.
Good luck! For questions, contact your District Nominating Representative.
D-1 Diane Andersen – manor 300, 480-395-5515, azpatriot13@gmail.com
D-3 John Miller – manor 651, 807-631-9273, johncmiller653@gmail.com
D-5 Beverly Rudnick – manor 2773, 602-909-3989, beverlyrudnick@gmail.com
D-7 Peggy Larson – manor 1310, 404-606-2464, pegmdl@gmail.com
Meet Penny, the newest addition to the Leisure World Newspaper. Every month, we will be hiding Penny the Swan inside one of the three sections of the paper. After the 15th of each month we choose a winner at random, winners will be awarded a gift certificate!
Rules:
• Your email must be sent to news@lwca.com.
• 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 certificates must be picked up in the Communications Office.
• All correct answers will be collected on the 15th of each month and the winner will be chosen at random.
• There will only be one winner per month.
The Leisure World Foundation of Arizona has elected new officers for 2025. These include Barry Jacobsen who will continue as President, Allanah Courson who will will serve as Vice-President, M.E. DoValle who will serve as secretary , Ron Bickle who will serve as Treasurer and Dayle Biggs who will serve as Assistant Treasurer. Donna Bailey will serve another term as Past President and also serve as our grant’s coordinator.
In 2024 the Leisure World Foundation provided grants of $67,500 to other 501(c)(3) charities in the east valley area and $40,575 to projects within the walls of Leisure World. These “within the walls” of Leisure World are funded through our non-tax-deductible Leisure World Improvement Fund. In a partnership with the American Association of University Women and Leisure World Community Association more than $15,000 in scholarship funding has been provided to Leisure World employees to aid in their retention. As this goes to press, the Leisure World Foundation Board is selecting grants to east valley charities that have applied for grants. These grants will be announced at our March 2025 Lecture series. All of this was made possible thru your personal generosity and support from many Leisure World Clubs and Organizations, business sponsors and your personal support for our fund-raising activities.
Donating to the Leisure World Foundation is easy you can donate through our website: www.leisureworldfoundation.com or use our new QR code. Simply scan this image and you are taken to our donation website.
In the request specification box, you can designate your gift to: 1) Giving outside the walls-Charities in the East Valley area; 2) Giving to our Restricted Endowment Fund; 3) Undesignated work of the Foundation. These are all tax-deductible gifts. Or 4) the non-tax -deductible, Leisure World Improvement Fund that focuses on projects inside of Leisure World approved by the Leisure World Community Association and the Leisure World Foundation Board.
With the new higher standard deduction there are fewer ways for most people to use tax deductions, however those that have retirement accounts with Required Minimum Distributions (RMDS), you can donate those amounts tax free. Please consult your financial advisor or tax consultant regarding using this method of giving If you are interested in giving stocks or property, please contact the Foundation Board through our email: LWFoundation@gmail.com
In March we will be mailing a post card to all Leisure World residents as part of our Annual Fund Drive. We will be using a bulk mail agency so look for this as it will be addressed to resident at a specific address.
Upcoming Foundation Activities
1. February Speakers Series: February 19, 6 PMHopi /Pima rooms in Rec 2 featuring Jeff Bayer “Images of a Sporting Life and other Fun Things in Life
2. Valentines Day Dinner/Dance- Friday, February 14. This is one of our two major fund raisers in the year. Tickets will be available from the Rec Office in early January. There will be a raffle for gift baskets and a 50:50 raffle. This is always a memorable
evening and a great way to spend this day for lovers. Ticket went on sale January 1st
3. Leisure World Foundation Charity Golf Tournament-Thursday, March 20. This is our biggest fund raiser and this afternoon tournament with dinner to follow is always a great time for both the competing golfers and their partners at the dinner. Fund raising is both from numerous hole sponsors and event sales. The tournament features many games and the traditional chance to win a Lexus, courtesy of Superstition Springs Lexus. At the dinner winners of the Men’s, Women’s and Mixed teams’ competition will be recognized, golf trips and other items will be auctioned and there will be a raffle for various gift baskets and a 50:50 raffle. Tickets will be on sale at the Coyote Run Pro Shop starting mid-February.
“Images
Jeff Bayer will be sharing his lifelong involvement with famous people and popular events in American culture. Jeff began his photojournalism career as a game day assistant to the Public Relations team in the San Francisco 49ers Press Box in 1971. During this period, he also began working with legendary radio reporter Sam Skinner covering all the Bay Area sports teams for almost twenty years.
team’s “Historical Photographers”.
Jeff’s first year as a 49ers field photographer was in 1980. The 49ers won their first of five Super Bowls the following year. By the mid-1980s, he was working more closely with the team and was privileged to travel with the 49ers for over 15 years. He has been
In 1999, he was asked to become Director of Operations of the 49ers Foundation, the non-profit arm of the team. This began another chapter in his life – non-profit management. Upon moving to Arizona and Leisure World ten years ago, Jeff began working with Copa Health, formerly Marc Community Resources. Copa ‘s name should be familiar as they operate the Rendezvous Café within Leisure World.
He is the lead photographer at the American Century Championship, a celebrity golf event held annually at
He will use a mixture of music and stories of his travels through the years. He has used his camera for many events from concerts to star-studded events and important ceremonies. Come and enjoy his enthusiastic telling of his involvement in various events.
Please join him on Wednesday, February 19 in the Hopi/Pima Room at 6:00 pm. This FREE event is co-sponsored by Leisure World Foundation and the Leisure World Rec Department. Refreshments are also sponsored by Desert Financial: Wills and Trust Division.
By Barb Yapp
2025 is a new year with great expectations, and people will make resolutions for improvements, as does your Board of Directors. Our pledge as your representatives is to improve communications via three informal community chats to be held in June, July and August of this year. In addition, each board member will write one article for the Leisure World Newspaper, and the president will submit the remaining months’ articles. Each board member has different observations and perspectives about our community, and the Leisure World Newspaper is a great forum for sharing those observations and perspectives.
During 2025, the board will coordinate a presentation from the Architectural Control Committee, the
Long-Range Planning Committee, and the Golf Advisory Group. This will help residents have a better understanding and appreciation for the work these committees contribute to Leisure World.
A well-known and respected organization, the Community Association Institute, offers classes for board members to help them execute their roles. Our goal is to have several of our board members take advantage of these online classes.
Lastly, pre-work session and open session meetings have been scheduled with the community manager, president, and vice president to review presentations and make meetings more efficient in 2025.
The community manager has developed eleven ambitious goals for himself and his staff. These include: a marketing campaign for Leisure World to increase donations, expanding the online pro shop, revamping
the Leisure World website based on resident input, updating the “How Leisure World Works” document for distribution, and restructuring the Outreach Department to better benefit our residents.
In January, the annual meeting was held, and Leisure World recognized an outstanding resident with the President’s Award. The resident is chosen based on his/her positive attitude and ongoing contributions within Leisure World or the surrounding community. As your board president, it is an honor to select this award recipient. It should be noted that no one board member can possibly know all the deserving residents within our community, so in 2025, I will be asking my fellow board members for their recommendations for this award, making the next presentation even more special.
I hope 2025 is a great year for our residents and staff, and I look forward to a successful year.
The second month of 2025! Welcome February! It is the unofficial month of love. I look forward to February as we get to focus on the ideas of how we have the opportunities to show other’s how much we adore, love, and respect them. It is also the month where we focus on heart health, which also brings the focus on self-love. We can’t be of any good to anyone, if we don’t take care of ourselves as well.
sweetheart, we have come up with a few options to make the day special for your someone special.
Speaking of someone special, please be sure to congratulate Carolin Lowy for being honored with the President’s Award. Ms.Carolin has been so instrumental in helping to build community through the clubs in Leisure World. What a deserved honor!
This month if you are looking at ways to get a little more active while having fun doing with your neighbors and Leisure World staff, you may want to join us for the Community 1 Mile Heart Walk on February 14th. What better way to show love to yourself by getting blood flow to the heart! It will be a fun event. Our Employee of the Year, Nancy Zielinski is spearheading this event. You may want to read about her in Section A but just know that you are in for a good time!
The Leisure World Foundation will be setting the atmosphere for some of the Leisure World couples with a dinner and dance on February 14th. If you are looking for something to do close to home or have a need to do something adventurous with your
I hope that as you read this edition’s newspaper, you will see and feel that it is crafted in love. It takes the dedication and hard work of a small team to pull off a publication of this size every month. However, we are committed to providing the Leisure World community with a product of excellence and one that not only our community is proud of but also our staff is proud of as well. A lot of love is poured into this. We hope that you feel and see the love that we have for this community.
Enjoy the month of February. I hope that you experience an abundance of love!
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Happy February! After my write up last year, I believe everyone knows how much I love this month and Valentine’s Day as a holiday.
This month the Communications Department will he holding a small gathering I hopes of persuading some of your neighbors to volunteer and assist us in building a more comprehensive newspaper. Currently the newspaper has three incredible sections, more resident submissions than ever before and great updates from so many of our clubs. Despite these positive attributes, I believe it is missing something. Something that maybe you could help us find. Our hope is to have a few residents who would be willing to report on what happens after hours. So many incredible events and gatherings happen every day here in L.W. but so often we have no photos or
comments on these events. This gathering will also give us a chance to get ideas from you! Maybe you have a background in journalism and would like to help doing interviews, or you have an idea about a future cover. Regardless of your reason, we hope you join us February 25th at 1:00 in the Rec. 1 Theater, sweet treats will be provided!
In the spirit of residents bettering the paper, every month I delight in my monthly Penny the Swan poem sent into us by Patty O’Brien. We will now be including her poems next to the contest rules on page A3 starting next month as an answer to the previous month’s search. We hope you enjoy her words as much as we do!
en I looked through the pages Of which there were many. And then I saw her Our sweet little Penny.
B14 was where she was sitting In the ad for the upcoming L W cruise. A luxury liner caught my eye e sky and water were beautiful blues.
I was sitting here patiently Biding my time, Wondering whom I’d look for And how would I rhyme.
Penny’s smile was lled With holiday cheer And I heard her wish me “Happy New Year”!
Happy 2025 to you all.
Patty O’Brien Manor 769
President’s Award: The 2024 Volunteer of the Year goes to... Carolin Lowy!
Carolin Has been a resident in Leisure World for 16 years, and in those years, she has been a beacon of light and positivity to all who surround her.
She regularly volunteers for the Recreation Department, her favorite event being the Easter Toss. She has been a member of the Lions Club for 13 years and in that time has been an advocate for the neighboring schools, coordinating book drives, pen pals for students, and tutoring for 1st graders.
Carolin is heavily involved in the Scrabble club, Thursday Morning Ladies Billiards, the Twiddlers, and the Leisure World Library.
Carolin was the driving force in the new Fiber Arts room located in Rec. 1, her tenacity and kindness toward this community does not go unseen.
The Leisure World Employee of the Year is a member of our staff that exhibits a strong work ethic, and excellent resident service among other attributes. Nancy has no shortage of incredible qualities and embodies an example of excellence. Here are a few quotes given from some of her peers:“Nancy brings such vibrant energy and a spunky attitude each and every day – it’s impossible not to smile when she’s around.”
“Nancy is my Leisure World role model. Always hardworking, positive, and with something fun to say. She amazes me every day! When I grow up, I hope to be just like Nancy.”
She’s a cross between a fitness instructor and a drill sergeant. She gets results!”
“Nancy brings the party everywhere she goes. The Fitness Center and all of its programs would
not be the same without her. Beloved by all, Nancy is our greatest asset. It’s an honor to work alongside her and learn from her vast experience. Team Nancy, all the way!”
Congratulations Nancy!
For more on our Employee of the Year see page 22 for a complete article all about her!
As fiber optic infrastructure is being laid throughout Leisure World, many residents have questions about what it means for their internet options. With two separate fiber optic contracts signed with different providers, it’s important to clarify what each one offers and how it will impact the community.
Google Fiber: Service for Leisure World
Currently, Google Fiber is onsite, laying down the fiber optic cables that will soon provide internet to residents of Leisure World. However, there’s an important distinction to note: Google Fiber is an exclusive service to Google. Once the Google fiber optic network is fully installed, Leisure World residents will need to go through Google if they want fiber internet. Any resident may keep whatever service they have, as there is no requirement to switch to Google Fiber, it will just give residents another option.
SIFI Networks: Open Access for More Choices
In addition to Google Fiber, SIFI Networks has been contracted to provide an open access network throughout Leisure World. Unlike Google Fiber’s exclusive setup, an open access network allows multiple
internet service providers to connect to the same fiber optic infrastructure.
This open-access approach is designed to increase competition and choice for residents. With SIFI Networks, several different service providers will be able to offer internet services, meaning you’ll have more options to choose from when selecting an internet plan. This broadens your choices for speed, pricing, and service features.
What Is an Open Access Network?
An open access network operates differently from a traditional exclusive network. Rather than having one provider control the entire infrastructure, an open access model allows multiple service providers, enterprises, and even carriers to share the same network. This setup encourages competition and provides residents with more options for internet services.
For Leisure World, this means that you won’t have to worry about multiple companies laying down their own infrastructure (a process known as “overbuilding”). Instead, SIFI Networks will provide one robust,
sustainable network, and various providers will offer internet services on top of it.
With two different fiber optic setups coming to Leisure World, residents will have access to two distinct types of internet service options:
1. Google Fiber will provide an exclusive, high-speed internet connection through their network, with Google Fiber as the sole provider with their fiber optic lines.
2. SIFI Networks will offer an open access network, allowing multiple internet providers to deliver services, which means more choices, better competition, and the flexibility to choose the provider that fits your needs best.
In the end, residents will benefit from a more robust and diverse selection of services. Whether you prefer the exclusive Google Fiber service or want to explore options through SIFI’s open access network, both options provide reliable, high-speed internet designed to serve Leisure World for many years to come.
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The Communications Department is searching for any residents interested in being a piece of the communications team! With so many exciting events coming up and our inability to be everywhere at once, we are hoping to enlist some of you to help us cultivate a better Leisure World Newspaper.
For more information, please stop by on February 25th at 1:00 in the Rec. 1 Theater. We will be there with flyers, information and refreshments. All are welcome!
When: February 25th
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Rec. 1 Theatre
The East Mesa AAUW (American Association of University Women) invites you to attend a quilt presentation, Saturday, March 1; 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Leisure World Rec 1 Ballroom. The quilt presentation will begin at 11 a.m., and viewing will continue until 2:00 p.m. There is no charge for this event.
The morning will start with our monthly business meeting at 10:00 a.m. followed by our featured speaker Penny Bose at 11:00 a.m. Penny is an award-winning quilter from Chandler, Arizona. Her presentation will be Quilting in America and the impact quilts have had on our society. She has been recognized nationally as well as locally, and two of her quilts were published in the 2025 AQS (American Quilter’s Society) event calendar. She made her first quilt in junior high and began quilting for clients ten years ago. She opened her business “A Quilter’s Creation” after creating several community service quilts. She designs patterns for herself and clients. She also enjoys spreading the comfort of quilts to people
Dear Residents,
We would like to kindly ask if any clubs would like to post flyers, not to post them in the Recreation complex bathrooms. There are designated spots for flyers around the community. If you would like to post flyers, please visit the Recreation Office for assistance.
Thank you, Administration
who might not otherwise enjoy them. Through Nimble Thimbles, her local chapter of the Arizona Quilt Guild, they give away more than 100 quilts every year to local philanthropies, including the American Legion and American Red Cross. These quilts let people know they are cared for on a very fundamental level. Penny’s quilts have hung in the Great Wisconsin Quilts Show, The International Quilt festival in Houston and the Road to California quilt show and all the AQS shows. The picture is of Penny with her quilt “A Peak Through a Kaleidoscope” at the Houston Quilt Festival this year.
Penny loves the creative process, from designing her quilt patterns to creating digital designs for both her own and client quilts. She sees quilts as the voice of the maker,
The internationally-known Stoughton High School Norwegian Dancers from Stoughton, Wisconsin, will present an afternoon of fun at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 22, in the Rec. 2 Ballroom. This free event features the combination of colorful Norwegian costumes (bunads), folk humor, rousing music, and exuberant ethnic folk dancing by these 25 handsome high school students that will leave you ready for spring!
The show is sponsored by the Leisure World Recreation Department and Overtro Fjell, the Mesa Sons of Norway Lodge, as an opportunity to showcase the Norwegian culture for our many Leisure World Norskies and our friends.
Reminder: It’s free!
creating art that reflects moods, statements and, of course, love. She is bringing her quilt that features women and a few others that show the newest ideas in quilting. She loves researching the history of quilts and their stories.
We will be displaying photos of Hawaiian Quilts, Native American Quilts and Slave Quilts and the stories of how they are part of our history in America. We would like to display quilts from our AAUW members and the Leisure World community that have a story to share. We are hoping to display 20-25 quilts. If you have a quilt to share, please contact Mary Linnemann at mklinnemann16@ gmail.com or (320) 492-9131 or any member of our AAUW board. Direct any questions to Mary Linnemann or Janice Dill at (920) 860-0638.
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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8TH @9:00AM
If you are interested in volunteering, to help us with our numerous projects. Contact: President, Lion Ken Steele 480-641-9082 Or Vice President, Lion Anita Roberson 719-238-9258
If you had the opportunity to enjoy our Resident Chefs Thanksgiving dinner in LW be aware that Lions were part of the cadre of helpers.
Perhaps you witnessed Santa Claus arrive in LW December 23 during the annual golf cart parade. It was very joyful and a delight to see all the children and adults riding in golf carts decorated for Christmas! LW Lions were serving in a security capacity blocking streets so the parade could run smoothly. Additionally, the Lions served ice cream to all the happy children.
Leisure World residents are responsible for their own mailboxes but because our very very hot summers, they suffer brutal wear and tear. Lions have a deal for you! We will repaint your mailboxes black (required via LW ACC rules and regulations) and add new manor numbers for only $25.00. Contact Lion Joy Kosterman, 360-903- 4830
Includes:
French Toast, Sausage, Orange Juice & Coffee
Tickets available at the Rec Office beginning February 1st
All proceeds to benefit Lions Club Charities
It is also the first month of the year that LW FLY THE FLAG PROGRAM kicks off, posting American Flags to show off our community American spirit.
If you have already, renewed and paid for your subscription flags will be placed in front of your manor starting around February 8, 2025.
If you hurry, you too can participate in this LW Lions Fundraiser. Email lwlionsflags@gmail.com to obtain an application on your computer, complete it and MAIL it back to the Lions club via the address on the application (don’t forget the stamp) and $40 in cash to purchase this service.
Thirty new incoming students have been registered at the school, with no school supplies. All the Lions donations made this a very successful project. The checks and cash received allowed Lions the ability to purchase $346.29 of supplies. We profoundly exceeded the number of items requested by the school. This augmented the multiple items donated at Rec 1 and Rec 2 a total of 4 large binds!
Thank you to all the Leisure residents who donated to this need, your generosity is greatly appreciated. Lion Kathy Murray
Save your aluminum cans, the L.W. Lions collect them for another fundraiser, receptacles have been newly labeled with a paper sign and/or a blue Lions decal. (PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE LIONS SIGNAGE) as this project was funded by an individual Lion. This project helps Lions help others. Contact Lion Steven Stocker, 630-302-8888 for information or possible pick up
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Have you ever wondered how a remodel by a contractor in Leisure World turned out? Here is your chance to view some of those completed remodels. LW LIONS CLUB sponsors an activity showing off some of these remodels, come join us during our project, PARADE OF HOMES, Saturday March 1, 2025. Enjoy peeking into a LW Home, checkout house decorations, talk to builders/contractors to learn the magic that they can do for your home. Purchase $15.00 tickets at ReMax Real Estate, outside LW main gate. Help enjoy the talent amongst us!
Time: 1:00 to 2:30pm or 2:30 to 4:00pm
WE SERVE
Lion Renee Menard Communications Director
Our cul-de-sac is the BEST! We gather to celebrate annual events like birthdays, St. Patrick’s Day and Open House at Christmas. We make it known that we are always there for each other and when one of us needs to borrow something we just put it out on our neighborhood text blast and are usually able to find it. There is one neighbor who “takes the cake” as my dad used to say. His name is Duane, and he has a lot of energy and is always thoughtful whether you need electrical or plumbing help or an ear to listen. He didn’t think it was any big deal to bring a refrigerator from another friend to us to borrow when ours was at the end of its life. Part of his willingness and ability to do the “heavy lifting” has to do with his passion to remain in excellent physical shape using the gym, playing pickleball and walking everywhere to keep the stamina and endurance he needs for the Spartan Obstacle Course competitions he enters. He averages participating in 12-14 of these events each year traveling near and far to California, West Virginia and this year he will attend one in Fiji.
When he does handyman chores and you want to pay him, he donates the money to his church, Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church. He and his wife Tina attend but Tina also holds the position as lay minister. They sometimes gather items for their church’s outreach missions. No doubt they are appreciated and loved in their service to their church as well.
We are giving him the “most helpful neighbor” recognition and are blessed by calling him OUR
neighbor. I am hoping you know someone like him and will give them the recognition they deserve! We’d love to hear some good news about your neighbors and their generosity in our Leisure World community.
February this year will have only 28 days, but there are some special days in this month. Groundhog’s Day, Valentine’s Day, President Lincoln’s, and President Washington’s birthday will quickly come and go. Let’s think of love, which is the theme of Valentine’s Day and the theme of the Bible. The 66 books of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation are God’s love letters to us. If you went through the Bible and drew a circle over every time you saw the word
love, you would have more than 500 circles. Genesis 22: 2 starts the list when it tells of Abraham’s love for his son Isaac. Revelation 22:15 is the last mention of love that condemns anyone who “loves and practices a lie.” There are 44 circles in Psalms and 57 circles in John’s Gospel. Let’s see how many circles we can form in our daily contact with others.
Submitted by Mary Louise Hendricksen
By Sue De Carlo
Library Hours – 8:00 am to 10:00 pm 7 days each week . Please remember it is unacceptable for readers to put any marks into the books or dog ear corners of pages.
Annual Fundraiser begins February 1 and runs through March 31. Your kind generosity will be much appreciated by everyone who uses the library. The next book sale will take place in March.
President – Carolin Lowy
Members of the New Library Board...
Vice President - Sandy Williamson
Secretary - Allanah Courson
Treasurer - LeeAnn Pettit
Book Sales Co-Chairs - Sharon Codd & Cindy Phillips
Circulation - Barbara Carney
Donated Book Chair - Steve Stocker
New Book Chair - Diane Tyndal
Paperback Book Chair - Ginny Soltys
Volunteer Chair - Christine Ference
Member At Large - Valerie Wendt
Donations In Continuing Support
Sincere thanks for the generous support of Anita Hornbrook and Marilyn Peters.
Reviews of New Acquisitions - Unless otherwise stated the review opinions are my own and the ratings are from the readers at www.goodreads.com.
Non- Fiction – Healing Wounds – by Diane Carlson Evans with Bob Welch – Ever wonder how a memorial honoring military woman finally made its appearance on the national mall? It’s an interesting story involving Viet Nam war nurse Diane Carlson Evan’s 10 year fight to win a place of honor for the valient women who struggled in the field to keep wounded soldiers alive. Read this and you’ll get a reallife idea of what happens at nursing stations and hospitals near the front lines (not exactly what we saw on MASH) and the even more suprising story of the backlash afforded the effort for public recognition from some in our government. 90% rated 4 or 5 stars.
LP Mystery – Close To Death #5 in the Hawthorne & Horowitz series by Anthony Horowitz – Set in the small, gated community of Riverview Close in an affluent part of London, former detective Anthony Hawthorne (fictionalized version of the author) is called in to help solve the murder of a new resident, Giles Kenworthy. Everyone in the community is a suspect because the Kenworthy family has managed to offend all the residents in the short time since they moved to the area. The format of this engaging mystery is investigation of a cold case whose details are slowly unveiled until the satisfying twist at the book’s end relates what happened to the killer. 81% rated 4 or 5 stars
LP Fiction - Proof - (#4 of the Lost & Found Series) by Fern Michaels - – The brother-sister team of Cullen & Luna get involved in solving mysteries found while examining the old furniture Cullen is in the business of rebuilding and reselling. Luna is the sleuth. Most reviewers found the story lacking in detail or focus and complained of too many characters not connected with the main theme of the story. 57% rated 4 or 5 Stars
RP Mystery Thriller– The Perfect Assassin (Doc Savage #1) - by James Patterson & Brian Sitts This book continues the popular Doc Savage series by introducing Doc Savages’ great grandson Brandt Savage, also an anthropologist, who is kidnapped by a descendent of one of the original villains; Meed. She turns him from a professorial wimp into a superhero during six months of intensive training. What follows is a fast paced action thriller decorated by unusual details that keep the excitement coming all through the story. The book does require readers to suspend their sense of disbelief from time to time but the read is well worth it. 75% rated 4 or 5 stars
RP Fiction – Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner - only 50% rated 4 or 5 stars but another 32% rated 3 stars and gave good reviews. Kushner’s heroine, Sadie Smith, is a self-employed agent fired from her job with US intelligence and hired by a shady group (corporation?, government agency?, criminal gang?) to infiltrate an eco-comune living in rural southern France. The story is a mixture of spy novel and philosophy about capitalism and the the divergence between homo sapiens and neanderthal societies. An indepth study of an undisciplined, but intelligent free spirited woman and the patriarchcal corporate society trying to manipulate her. The book seems to be more intellectually stimulating than escapist action. 50% rated 4 or 5 stars.
Make Valentine’s Day Dinner easy with this fool proof menu.
Dinner: Homemade pizzas are a crowd-pleaser and if you take a moment to mold your dough in the shape of a heart, you’re sure to win some brownie points! Store-bought or homemade dough doesn’t matter, this holiday is all about being silly and showing love not our cooking skills. Load it up with toppings and pop it in the oven.
Drinks: Anything pink is sure to be festive but if you’re in need of some direction, take it from us!
“Love Potion”
1/3 cup vodka
1/4 cup peach schnapps or peach liqueur
1 cup ruby red grapefruit juice (or any red juice with cherry or raspberry in it)
Desert: If you’re in the mood to bake something new, below is a recipe for a Chocolate Lava Cake, if not, a box of brownies will do the trick.
Chocolate Lava Cake for Two https://themindfulmeringue.com/ 1/4 cup (56g) Unsalted Butter
3 oz (85g) Bittersweet Chocolate (semi-sweet/baking chocolate)
1/4 cup (50g) Sugar granulated or light brown sugar
1 Egg large
1 Egg yolk large
1 tbsp Flour All-purpose pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450F (425F Convection bake). Butter and flour 2x 8 oz ramekins (shaking off additional flour). Set aside.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter (Note: I recommend heating in 30s increments). Then stir melted chocolate with the butter. Set aside.
In a medium bowl and using an electric mixer, beat egg, egg yolk, salt, and sugar on high until pale and fluffy (~3 mins). Fold melted chocolate and flour into the egg mixture until homogenous, chocolate-y mixture forms.
Divide chocolate mixture amongst two ramekins.
Bake at 450F for ~11 to 13 min or until edges are set and they are still jiggly in the centre (note: you may want to check on your lava cakes after 11 min to check readiness). Remove from oven and allow the lava cakes to cool for 1 minute in the ramekins. Gently loosen the edges of each ramekin with a knife and invert onto a plate. After a few seconds, unmold lava cakes from ramekins (Note: ramekins will be hot – be sure to use a towel/oven mitt to handle the hot ramekins).
Decorate with a dusting of icing sugar and berries, ice-cream, or whipped cream. Serve hot and enjoy!
Start your date with a trip to the Phoenix Art Museum, currently there are over 20 different art installations ranging from Monet’s Giverny, You are in Cowboy Country, a room of lights and mirrors titled Firefly Infinity Mirror Room, and The Art of Archiving Fashon. Tip: check their website to take advantage of their free/ pay-what-you-wish days.
Once you are finished indulging in the art, we recommend indulging in a sweet treat at Urban Cookies Bakeshop located at Phoenix: 2325 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85006.
Now that you have been fed artistically as well as
physically, those who are feeling the creative spark may try their hand at creating some art of their own. Whether it by a vision board collage, painting or even sketching out some doodles. Sometimes creating art with the people love is art itself.
Tuck in under the stars with your other half for a rooftop Moonlight Cinema special showing from Harkins Theatres! On Valentines Day at 6:30 p.m.
The Notebook, based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks, will be on the big screen as twilight sets. If you are a fan of popped corn, sweeten or spice up your crunchy concession with these outside the box toppings.
• Ranch seasoning
• Tajín
• Oreos, quartered
• Mini peanut butter cups
• Whoppers
• Red licorice bites
• Roasted peanuts
• Roasted pistachios
• Nutritional yeast
• Truffle oil
• Parmesan cheese
• Cinnamon sugar
• Everything bagel seasoning
• Old Bay Seasoning
Take your sweetheart or someone you love to the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch for a picnic as a Valentine treat! It is a 110acre wonderland just down the road with a variety of wildlife, 4.5 miles of trails, seven ponds, and serene desert & marshy views. Bring a blanket or chairs and find a cozy spot to sit. Enjoy the scenery and pair the moment with a wine and dessert recommendation. Trader Joes offers a semi-dry sparkling wine, Schloss Biebrich Sekt ($6.99* for 750mL), that makes a perfect duo with their Trader Joe’s Classic Lemon Bars ($4.49).
Riparian: 2757 E Guadalupe Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85234 (only 12 min. from LW)
Trader Joe’s: 2050 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204 (only 11 min. From LW)
by Charlene Ingerson
The Photography Club, which normally meets in the Leisure World Theater, has begun its two-month campaign to raise funds for the Theater Projector Replacement. In addition to our club’s use of the space, the theater is one of the most used rooms in Leisure World. However, its projection system is using outdated technology and showing signs of diminished image quality.
A big shout out to all those who have already contributed to the campaign to raise money for the Leisure World Theater Projector Replacement during the kickoff on January 31st. Thanx to your purchases and donations during the Art for a Cause silent auction, we were able to make a good start on raising the necessary funds.
It will cost $6000 to replace the 12-year-old projector in our theater. Leisure World will fund half and Photo Club will be working to raise the other half. If more than $3000 is donated during campaign, any overage will be donated to our Leisure World Library - another worthy recipient for donated funds.
Donations can be made during February and March by enclosing them in an envelope labeled Leisure World Theater Projector Replacement. Envelopes are located by the pillar near the Administration Front Desk in Rec 1. Checks should be made payable to the Leisure World Photography Club. Donation envelopes can be put into either the Leisure World Business Mail box by the Administration Front Desk or the Photography Club lockbox opposite the front door at Manor 2312.
My hubby and I always looked forward to Sundays. Since we both worked, we liked to relax and spend the day doing what we enjoyed the most.
While I started brewing the coffee, my hubby would be out grabbing the Sunday newspaper and a few delicious donuts. Our 3 German Shephard dogs knew it was “Sunday”, and they also knew we would be taking them on a long walk at some point.
While we enjoyed our coffee and donuts our dogs sat patiently, that was until we picked up their leashes, then they raced towards the front door!
My hubby always tried to find interesting places to explore and where we lived at that time it was all open land. The area offered some trees, hills to climb, with rocks, and riverbeds to explore.
While our dogs were busy with their noses to the ground, picking up different scents, we would take our time, enjoying the sunshine and the peacefulness of the day. As we walked, we stopped often searching the ground for any attractivelooking stones my hubby could use to create oneof-a-kind jewelry. He collected colorful, unique and even precious stones and would turn them into jewelry.
Yes, we would enjoy a delightful day! But all too soon, it was time for us to return and we would reluctantly start back towards our home.
For us, twas another Sunday to appreciate life and just enjoy!
Moments of our life.
H. McClellan – 1685
When people have not had an opportunity to learn to dance, they can easily believe that they “can’t” dance, but the truth is they simply have never learned how! While it seems that there is much to learn (leading to an extremely beneficial life-long learning opportunity for anyone), the process of learning partnership dancing can be very manageable when one understands that there are a limited number of components.
Paul Zimmer (cuedballroomdance.com) suggests the first things to master are “the beat and the feet.” The “beat” refers to the rhythm, or how much time elapses between steps and whether or not it involves a weight change; and the “feet” explains which foot is moving, how it moves, and in which direction it goes.
Components of Rhythm or Timing
In four of the rhythms introduced in this series (Social Foxtrot, Single Swing, Waltz, and Rumba) there are only two timing components: Slow and Quick. Cha Cha introduces a third timing component (the Chasse´) which is also used in the Triple Swing. A Quick (Q) is one count of time (one unit). A Slow (S) takes twice as long, so is two counts. Sometimes dancers associate words with each of these patterns: a Slow can be symbolized auditorily with “BOOM”; a Quick is rendered as “tick”; and a Chasse´ is “tick/a tick.” Timing components require two counts of time in most rhythms; Waltz requires three counts.
Social Foxtrot and Single Swing (BOOM, BOOM, tick-tick) 121212
Slow Slow QuickQuick
One componentOne componentOne component
Both of these rhythms have three two-count components. One component is a Slow which occurs twice, and there is only one change of weight for each one. The other component is Quick-Quick which has two changes of weight, one on each count. The basic pattern, therefore, requires six counts to complete. Each word represents a change of weight, so there are four changes of weight in this timing pattern. In all of the basic figures, one takes weight with alternate feet, so when facing partner, the Lead steps Left, Right, Left, Right and the Follow steps Right, Left, Right, Left.
These two rhythms differ in where the feet go and how they move. In the Social Foxtrot basic the Lead steps Forward, Forward, Side-Close; when facing partner, the Follow steps Back, Back, Side-Close. The Forward and Back steps are like normal walking. This pattern can be danced again and again, repeatedly.
When facing partner for the Single Swing basic both dancers step Side, Side, Rock Apart-Recover. The Side direction is substituted for the Forward or Back direction of the Social Foxtrot. When stepping to the Side, the body is slightly off-balance, so the opposite knee bends to achieve equilibrium on the second half of the Slow step. In the Rock Apart, both dancers take a short step back while leaving their other foot in place so it is easy to regain weight on the Recover (or Replace). It is like a back step but midway the dancer changes his/her mind and regains weight on the other foot. The Rock-Recover component replaces the Side-Close component in the Social Foxtrot. To begin dancing Single Swing, do this pattern repeatedly.
Waltz (tick, tick-tick, tick, tick-tick)
1 231 23 QuickQuickQuickQuick QuickQuick One component One component
The Waltz rhythm is danced in two components of three counts. Like the above two rhythms, to make the basic Waltz Box, dancers take six weight changes (since they are all Quicks, dancers generally use numerals to count the timing, so a full Box could be counted “1-2-3-4-5-6”). The Lead steps Forward, Side-Close, Back, Side-Close and the Follow does the natural opposite (Back, Side-Close, Forward, Side-Close). The six steps together make the shape of a square (box) on the floor with the Forward and Back steps making the sides and the Side-Close making the top and bottom.
Comparing the first three steps in the Waltz with the four steps of the Social Foxtrot, one can see that one Quick is substituted for two Slows, and the Quick-Quick remains the same. Notice that because there were two Slows (an even number) in the Foxtrot, the Quick-Quick begins with the same foot as the first Slow. With just one Quick (an odd number) in the Waltz, the Side-Close begins with the opposite foot. And, since each component has an odd number of weight changes, adjacent components begin with opposite feet.
Completing the full Box (six counts) allows dancers to begin the next pattern with the same foot they used to start the Box. One can repeat the Box through an entire song to practice this time-honored rhythm.
Rumba (BOOM, tick- tick repeatedly)
the Quicks in the Waltz (one count) is substituted for one Slow (two counts) in the Rumba!
In social dancing, when one dances the Rumba Box repeatedly, it doesn’t matter where in the rotation (or loop) one begins dancing, so another common Rumba timing pattern is described as Quick, Quick, Slow or Tick, Tick, BOOM, (so the Box would be described as Side-Close, Forward, Side-Close, Back for the Lead and the opposite for the Follow). Either timing pattern dancers choose in social dancing is fine, but notice that the Forward or Back steps are made on the Slow count and Side-Close is made on two Quicks. Notice also the similarity with the Foxtrot of the Side-Close occurring on the Quick-Quick counts.
To begin dancing the Rumba, dance the Box over and over again hundreds of times to become very familiar with the timing and where the feet go.
The Cha Cha rhythm introduces another timing pattern: one Quick is divided into two parts with a change of weight taken on each part! Each half of the Quickand (Q/&) takes an equivalent amount of time, which is half of the time required for one Quick
The concept of a half beat is a natural occurrence. Can one clap a second time without moving one’s hands apart? Of course not. So, in normal clapping, one counts as the hands meet, and the hands are apart half-way through the time before clapping again. One can therefore count 1-&-2-&-3-&-4-& repeatedly with equivalent time between each word. Clapping occurs on each numeral and hands are apart on each “and.”
To modify that timing to chart the Cha Cha timing, two claps must occur on the third count: 1&2&3&4& Clap-Clap- Clap - Clap -Clap-
Those three claps close together symbolize the Cha Cha Cha! Applying that rhythm to the basic Cha Cha timing results in the following:
Cha Cha (tick-tick, tick/a tick repeatedly)
1 23 &4
Quick QuickQuick AndQuick One Component One Component
The basic Cha Cha requires two sets of four counts with five changes of weight in each set. The first component of each set is comprised of two Quicks performed as a Rock, Recover and the second component, called a Chasse´, consists of three weight changes performed during two counts. In the Cha Cha basic the Chasse´ moves to the side. Therefore, the Lead, beginning with the left foot, dances Rock Forward, Recover, Side/Close, Side; Rock Back, Recover, Side/Close, Side (tick-tick, tick/a tick; tick-tick, tick/a tick) and the Follow does the natural opposite (Rock Back, Recover, Side/Close, Side; Rock Forward, Recover, Side/ Close, Side). What the Lead does in the first set the Follow does in the second, and vice versa.
Notice that the Chasse´, counts 3/&,4, requires three weight changes (one weight change for each word) so is also called a Triple
The Cha Cha basic can be modified by substituting one Slow for each Chasse´, (so Rock, Recover, Side) resulting in timing QQS (tick-tick, BOOM). Voila! That is the other choice of rhythm for the Rumba! It is possible, then, to dance Rumba to Cha Cha music, and vice versa!
In like manner, the Single Swing pattern, beginning with Quicks, QQSS (tick-tick, BOOM, BOOM), instead of SSQQ as described above, can be modified to substitute a Chasse´(Triple) for each Slow, yielding QQ Q/&Q Q/&Q (tick-tick, tick/a tick, tick/a tick), or Rock Apart, Recover, Side Chasse´, Side Chasse´ repeatedly, which creates Triple Swing, aka East Coast Swing.
The first pattern introduced in the Rumba is the Rumba Box (the Lead dancing Forward, Side-Close, Back, Side-Close and the Follow doing the natural opposite) using the rhythm pattern Slow, Quick-Quick, Slow, Quick-Quick. Notice that the feet move as they did in the Waltz Box, and also like the Waltz there are two sets of three weight changes. However, in the Rumba it takes four counts instead of three to complete a set of three weight changes (half a box). The timing is different! One of
Let’s Dance!
Dancers just starting out should select one of the above rhythms and perform the described basic thousands of times. When comfortable with the rhythm and basic, move to another rhythm to master that basic, or learn other patterns in the same rhythm by consulting the previous lessons at home.csulb.edu/~kwest (Select “Walk In, Dance Out” in the left-hand menu). Happy Dancing!
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The ReMax Classic office in 2024 contributed back to Leisure World Community Association $218,550 through our commissions. 50% of all real estate sales commissions in Leisure World are contributed back. Over the past 5 years ReMax Classic has contributed $2.265 million dollars back to Leisure World.
To recap 2024, ReMax Classic was involved in 77 listing sides and 53 buyer sides for a total of 130 sides. The prices sold exceeded $51 million for the year. This is a true testament to the quality of our agents.
We encourage all owners to stop by our office and receive a FREE Manor evaluation to find out your Manor’s value. The market continues to be a slight Seller’s market and knowing the value of your home is vital in making sound decisions.
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Unless you live in a cave or missed previous articles I’ve posted here, you know that I believe regular exercise is essential to good health. You may be able to list some of the benefits of exercise you’ve experienced or learned elsewhere. But if regular exercise hasn’t been a part of your lifestyle, it might be difficult to convince you to start.... even with encouragement, enthusiasm, or a health professional’s insistence that “you need to exercise”. So how do you begin? What’s the best plan for you?
Exercise, for the purpose of creating and maintaining good health, includes three kinds of activities:
1. AEROBIC exercise(s) that, primarily, strengthen your heart and lungs.
2. ANAEROBIC exercise(s) that, primarily, strengthen your skeletal muscle. This includes tissues that contract to produce movement and includes breathing, swallowing and moving your body normally.
3. STRETCHING exercises that increase flexibility
Understanding the science behind the first two of the above can become the basis for your decision regarding which kind of program is the wisest choice for your overall good health. For some, this knowledge will provide motivation to get going. So, let’s talk physiology—the study of how the body works. .
Exercise professionals distinguish the differences between aerobic and anaerobic exercises. But what are the differences; and why should we care? Let’s find out.
The word aerobic means “with oxygen.” From the perspective of exercise physiology, aerobic exercise is an activity that requires the presence of oxygen in the muscle cell in order to convert stored fat (energy) to fuel muscle work. It’s the underpinnings of a good workout and offers a wide range of health benefits including an improved health of the heart and other muscles, burning calories, increasing stamina, improving mood and a reduced risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure (hypertension). Older adults appreciate the enhanced memory and focus that aerobic exercise stimulates.
Normal activities, including sleeping, eating, and walking around are on the lower end of the aerobic totem pole. Then when you increase the pace of your activity so intensely that you get out of breath there is aerobic activity in the muscle. For the purpose of general physical fitness, your aerobic activity must force your heart and lungs to work harder than normal and your rate of breathing to increase within comfortable limits. Typically, to gain benefits, the activity uses the big muscles of the lower body often enough and for a sufficient amount of time to gain benefits.
The program you choose can be varied in three ways. There’s an acronym that makes this easy to understand. It’s FITT where:
F = FREQUENCY... or how often you exercise
I = INTENSITY... or how hard you exercise
T = TIME... or how long you exercise
and
T = TECHNIQUE
So, you have a choice to:
1. Exercise frequently, but not hard or for very long 2. Exercise with “intensity,” so you don’t have to exercise as often or as long
3. Exercise for a long time so you don’t have to exercise as often or as hard
Of course, you can combine these three variables in various ways. In fact, your results will be based on how many of the variables are brought into play. If you exercise often, hard, and for long periods of time, you are more prone to injury. If you exercise rarely, at a low intensity, and for short periods of time, it will be a long time before you see results. As in most things, moderation is the best course of action.
Some exercise specialists add a second T (for technique) to describe the kind of exercise you choose. You may prefer a “weight bearing” exercise. Weight bearing means there is a lot of your weight on the exercising surface. That could include walking, dancing, playing tennis, climbing stairs, or anything else that creates an impact on a floor, stair, track, or street. Or, you may prefer a non-weight bearing exercise such as cycling or swimming.
Aerobic exercise will warm your body and improve your overall fitness, because it is systemic. A systemic exercise means major or big muscles are being used in ways that effect change all over your body.
Aerobic Exercise Is Systemic
Suppose you stood up and, holding on to a chair, bent your knee and lifted your leg up, then down, repeatedly. After a while the muscles lifting your leg might get tired, but chances are you wouldn’t get warm from the effort. You might argue that the exercise is aerobic because you are standing. You are even using big muscles in the lower body. But, since the effort is localized to the muscle in the upper leg, other body systems aren’t working very hard. Suppose, instead, you sat in a chair, then stood up and sat down ten or twenty times. Chances are you would start to get breathless and warm because so many muscles are being used. That is (systemic) aerobic exercise. Standing up and sitting back down is good aerobic exercise because the big muscles of the lower body are being used.
How Hard Should Aerobic Exercise Be?
As for intensity, ignore the formulas that take your age into consideration. Your current fitness level is the determining factor in setting exercise pace, not your age. That pace should be hard enough to make you slightly breathless while you exercise but not hard enough to leave you gasping for breath. Pay attention to how you feel as you exercise. On a good day, when your routine is comfortable and you feel safe, push yourself a little harder. If you don’t feel up to par another day, take it easy, but KEEP DOING SOMETHING. There will be days when you won’t want to exercise. On these days, remember the following philosophy: The first day I don’t exercise is the first day of poor habit building I will regret later. Besides, after you get your blood
pumping and get back home, you will ALWAYS be glad you put in the effort.
The second type of exercise is anaerobic exercise. If aerobic means with oxygen, anaerobic means without oxygen. That may sound silly, because you never stop breathing when you exercise. But when you do an exercise intensely, your body may soon be unable to deliver enough oxygen to the muscle to burn fat for fuel, so the muscle will call on a different energy supply that burns fuel without using oxygen. That fuel is stored sugar, called glycogen, which quickly converts to the simple sugar (glucose) that muscles can burn.
Anaerobic exercise happens in two ways. One is by exercising so hard you become breathless. When you exercise hard, rest briefly, repeat the effort, then rest again, you are interval training. Your muscles respond to these “intervals” in the same way your bones respond to the continuing effort of aerobic exercise. They get more fit. The other kind of anaerobic exercise is built around strength training. Sometimes this is called resistance training, weight training, or body-building. It is, simply, any exercise that makes a muscle stronger, larger, and more dense.
Until recently, anaerobic exercise didn’t get the respect it deserves. Sure, women could get more fit and stronger with anaerobic exercise, but too few women sprint or lift or push the excessively heavy items that warranted training for that kind of effort.
One of the important aspect of anaerobic exercise (or strength training) for older men and women, is its effectiveness in treating and preventing osteoporosis. Think of a slingshot. It has a forked stick with a thick rubber band attached to it. The strength of the stick determines how much force you’re able to put on the band to sling your rock. If the stick is strong, it will withstand a lot of force. The same is true of the relationship between your muscles and bones. Your bone has a distinct advantage over the stick. It can get stronger as the muscle “bands” attached become stronger. When you strengthen your muscles, you not only strengthen bones you are helping to prevent falls that may injure you.
There’s another advantage to strengthening muscles that may motivate you to get started (or keep you interested) in anaerobic exercise. Building muscle is an extraordinary metabolism booster. When your metabolism is fast, you burn more calories per minute than a person whose metabolism is slow, whether you are working out or just sitting around. In other words, the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn per minute.
The third activity essential to a balanced exercise regimen is stretching. I urge you build your stretching program with a professional. Leisure World fitness center has dedicated trainers and classes that focus on stretch. A yoga class or video can get you going, but a competent physical therapist is often the direction a medical professional treating an injury will send you. that assures you will stick with your program.
Where people come as strangers and return as friends
Our next Holiday Traditions meal will be on April 20th. I am very excited for the first annual Easter dinner. Hopefully it will be as successful as our Thanksgiving event!
My Easter menu will be a stuffed pork loin with mashed potatoes and gravy and baby peas with pimentos, Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls and butter. The dessert will be a layered lemon cream shortcake. Doesn’t that sound delicious!? Decaf coffee and ice water will be available. Bring your own wine if you desire. We’ll have wine glasses available.
I am so grateful for all the amazing people that gave their time to make this dream of mine come true. We had about 50 volunteers for the Thanksgiving meal, and we will need the same number of volunteers to put on the Easter event. In addition, we would like to have some of our talented pianists from LWCA play the baby grand piano in the lobby as attendees are checking in.
If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, please email my volunteer chairman, Lynette Waltemath at lynwalt52@gmail.com.
The entire cost of the Thanksgiving event was underwritten with generous donations from our residents – many of whom weren’t even able to attend the event. Likewise, there will be no charge for the Easter dinner to ensure that everyone who wants to come can attend. Only Donations are taken to help cover the cost of this year’s event. They will be accepted at:
1. My manor 875 (Cash or check)
2. At the Rec Office (Checks only)
3. Venmo @cheflamott
4. Donation box at Easter (Cash or check)
Please make checks out to Doris Hoel.
So many amazing things have happened since I started preparing for the Thanksgiving Dinner. Most recently, I was approached by someone who told me that if you are a Thrivent Insurance member, which I am, you can join my action team and Thrivent will donate $250 per member, ($500 per couple), towards the cost of the Easter event -at no cost to you! What a gift! Email me at cheflamott@gmail.com or text me at 651.247.6785 to join my team.
Reservations will be accepted from March 1 to March 31st at the Rec Office (maximum of eight attendees per reservation). If you want to sit with certain people, please make sure that you make the reservation together under 1 name. We will arrange all of you in tables of 8.
Remember to check on your friends and neighbors of Leisure World so that they can be included in our Holiday Tradition dinner – especially those that may be alone on Easter. For those who cannot get out, we will have a delivery option, as well as transportation for those that need it. We just need to know ahead of time. Tell the Rec Office when you call in.
Even if you donate, you will need to make a reservation if you are planning to attend, so that we have adequate seating and enough food for everyone! No walk-ins will be allowed.
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
By Monica Beatrice
February is a happy month. Combining that thought with art and artists, I considered, “Which artist expressed an optimistic attitude all the time?” I then envisioned an artist and found a quote by him that expresses a microcosm of him: “Let’s add some happy little trees.” You probably have guessed this is Bob Ross who was always wearing jeans and a plain light-colored shirt and speaking gently as he gave painting lessons on TV. Many of us have been and still are fans of this zany, yet lovable, painter who entered our homes through The Joy of Painting on TV from the 1980s into the early 1990s. It’s still true, you can create a painting in a short time in your own home with Bob Ross as your teacher. Even though he passed away in 1995, you can find Bob Ross painting episodes on YouTube or Netflix.
But, what about Bob? Who was he? Bob was born in 1942. Some life events led to an interesting television career. He dropped out of school at age 14. By age 18 he realized he had to make a living so he joined the
military. He rose to the rank of Master Sergeant and served in Alaska where he saw breathtaking mountains, clean water and bright snow. He held various military positions that required him to yell and scream and demand obedience. Bob vowed not to raise his voice when he left the military. Listen to just one episode and you won’t hear one ‘loud’ word!
In his spare time, Bob took art courses where he frequently disagreed with the instructors as they were more interested in modern art. Bob wanted to see the REAL mountain or REAL tree on canvas. He discovered a German artist who was a realist. He used a technique called “wet on wet” that allowed him to complete a painting in 30 minutes. Developing that technique, along with his innate talent, led Bob to professionalism. Incidentally, he hated his ‘big’ hairstyle, but he tolerated it as frequent crewcuts were becoming too expensive. Bob went through a few years of being the starving artist.
Bob got so good at what he did that his art classes were taped. A TV station decided to air some of his ‘calming moments’ and ‘quick painting efforts.’ That’s
Dean and his wife Marta moved to Leisure World, Mesa, AZ in December 2015 from Branson, MO.
Dean spent three years in the Army. He then attended Los Angeles Technical College completing an Associate Degree in Drafting. He returned to Kansas and spent seven years working for Boeing in Wichita, KS. During this period he continued his formal education completing a Master’s Degree in Industrial Education. His next adventure was 28 years as an educator at the Wichita Area Technical College.
Dean has had the opportunity to take classes in many mediums: clay sculpture, woodcarving, stone carving, oil, graphite, colored pencil and pastel. He studied for four winters in graphic arts under Virginia (Tiny) Carlson and three years under Helen Rowles at the Mesa Arts Center until classes were cancelled because of COVID 19.
He also worked as a guest woodcarver at Silver Dollar City theme park in Branson, MO for 45 summers. Dean is a nationally known woodcarver who has won many awards. His subjects are usually related to western themes.
all it took. He was a star of ‘the arts’ almost instantly. With his “Mr. Rogers” voice and his smooth methods, Bob Ross is great to view and follow.
Mr. Ross probably painted 30,000 paintings in his lifetime. He was and still is loved by millions of viewers. His heartfelt personality once had him help a color-blind viewer by painting in gray only for the entire episode. It is estimated that 91 percent of his paintings had a tree in them. He was a lover of nature. At one point, he was asked about his relaxed and calm approach. He said, “I got a letter from somebody here a while back, and they said, ‘Bob, everything in your world seems to be happy.’ That’s for sure! That’s why I paint. It’s because I can create the kind of world that I want, and I can make this world as happy as I want it. Shoot, if you want bad stuff, watch the news.” I think may artists would agree with his statement.
Bob frequently spoke of making mistakes in art and painting. He, too, made errors on television. Sometimes a brush slipped or the wrong color went in the wrong place. Usually, he followed the incident with a comment such as, “We don’t make mistakes; we just have happy accidents.”
Bob Ross was, indeed, an positive painter and a wonderful educator. So, all you painters and art creators, maybe take a lesson in February from a Bob Ross episode. Also, observe his fun, zany attitude. Enter your February art world with a lot of optimism!
By Andi Box
Who knew that shaving cream looks great on ceramics? I didn’t, until I had a delightful visit to Leisure World’s ceramics studio so that I could feature the Ceramics Club.
When asked the difference between Ceramics Club and Pottery Club, I was given the perfect answer. Linda Derback, vice president for Ceramics Club, said: “Pottery Club works with a mound of clay on a potter’s wheel. Ceramics Club works from molds that have been pre-poured, and we use several techniques in painting them.”
Touring the studio, I was amazed at just how many different molds and painting techniques were displayed in glass cases as well as other molds in various stages of the process.
Derback walked me through the process from start to finish, beginning with the molds.
In its most basic form, molds come as greenware, which is fragile and breakable and can eventually crumble. The greenware must be gently scraped down with a tool that looks like a scalpel so that no lines, also known as seams, show. The greenware is then lightly sponged and fired in a kiln. At this point, the greenware becomes known as bisqueware, which means the mold is now hardened and primed for underglazes, glazes, non-firing acrylics, and decorations, depending on the artist’s preferences.
Club member Kora Logan had just retrieved a statue she was working on of a figurine that had a point hat, pointy shoes, beard, and cherubic face.
“This is my lepregnome…part leprechaun, part gnome,” she joked. “I hope you don’t see the boo boos.”
Derback reassured her. “It’s a wonderful work in progress,” she said with a knowing smile.
Derback said many of their molds come from Bits and Pieces Ceramics, some as greenware and some as bisqueware. Once prepped, the piece is now ready to be dazzled up with unlimited creativity.
And the sky truly is the limit. Some of the myriad techniques that can be applied include acrylics, which can be metallic, matte, or pearl, just to name a few, chalk, stencils, freehand, glazes, horsehair, and crystals. Some non-conventional techniques also use bubbles, honey, peanut butter, and yes, shaving cream.
Club member Cheryl Lamers said, “You can dress them up with jewels, buttons, whatever creative ideas you have. It’s not just your grandmother’s ceramics anymore!”
So, if you want to get inventive, join the Ceramics Club, and see what work of art you can create. No prior experience is required.
1919 – Charles Turner and his family, and their one daughter Winona and three sons, began acquiring the Leisure World site. Eight years later they owned 1500 acres.
1920 – The Roosevelt Canal was opened.
1971 – About then, The Western Savings and Loan Association (WS+L) purchased the Turner farm. The land was mostly seeded to sweet potatoes (since WW2) and cotton. They also raised cattle and sheep.
1971/72 – WS+L began planning a residential community extending from Broadway to Baseline, later amending the residential development to end at Highway 60, before further cutting it off at Southern. The defining feature of the site was the ‘U’ shaped Leisure World Boulevard which was open to the south.
1972 – A development agreement was signed with Ross Cortese’ Rossmoor Corporation to design their 6th Leisure World retirement living community. The Cortese concept was to create an upscale, gated, secure, architecturally controlled (Contemporary Mediterranean) community with health, transportation and recreational amenities. Management was to rest with the Leisure World Community Association (LWCA). It was to assume full ownership of the site in 10 years or when all the lots were world, whichever came first.
1973 – WS+L began funding the treed streets (built to city specifications), adding utilities, lakes, green common areas, and then building a Sales Pavillion (now the Administration building) and Rec #1. The first (of 535) duplexes and triplexes (condos) were built in District #1. The eventual 2664 manors were numbered serially as they were completed. The first lot was sold to Ralph and Ethel Mannarude in February 1973, while the first Manor was occupied by Helen Manning in June 1973. Initial services included 24 hour nursing coverage and two buses for on and offsite trips.
1974 – The first budget (1973) was set at $400,000. It was 80% subsidized by WS+L. Home ownership fees were set at $77/month plus $7.00 for a capital fund. Additional Plat (part of a District) fees depended on the services provided. Recreational activities began with the construction of a 9-hole Executive Golf Course. Green fees were $1.00/d. Additional recreational facilities were also constructed including lawn bowling greens, shuffleboards, tennis courts and swimming facilities.
1975 – Rossmoor left the partnership. Manors purchased reached 305. Enthusiastic first-comers formed 55 activity groups under the LWCA. The Association formed a Resales group to respond to the demand. WS+L Sales of were not permitted to resell homes.
1976 – The second 9-hole golf course was commissioned, to entice the 30% of new residents who wanted it. The LWCA approved the United Way as the only fundraising activity to canvas on site. It also declined to permit any religious or church services at LW. Commercial tenants were limited to a title, insurance and travel companies, and a post office. A bank rented space briefly, several
years later.
1977 – The first medical center was opened across the street on Broadway. LW’s Robert Savage was elected president of the East Mesa Hospital Board. It began soliciting and planning for a hospital on land donated by WS+L.
1978 – A future Planning Committee was appointed to prepare for the LWCA takeover on January 1, 1984.
1979 – After the first 1000 manors were sold, the remaining lots were switched from grass to dessert landscaping.
1980 – Base HOA fees were $129/month plus the plat fees of $90-102/month. The operating budget was $2,254,216.
1983/84 – As part of the LWCA takeover on Jan. 1, 1984, WS+L:
- sold the Resales building and parking lot to the LWCA for $262,000 - quit claimed Rec #1, the Administration building, and the common areas (streets etc.) to the new Board.
- gave $700,000 toward a second Rec. Center (Rec 2)
- built the Southern and Broadway gates (1985, 1986)
- contributed $700,000 toward a Championship 18 hold golf course with a Driving Range.
- Built the Lakeside lawn bowling clubhouse (1986) and proved a Proshop trailer.
Following a petition, State approval and a selection process, construction of the 120 bed Lutheran Hospital was completed in 1984.
WS+L agreed to charge all new manor purchasers a $1000 transfer fee, similar to the fee now charged for all resales.
1985 – Rec 2 was approved at a cost of $1,710,145. The cost included new tennis courts. A mortgage of $1.2M was taken out. Net revenue from the Realty resales and the transfer fees were not enough to cover the mortgage cost of $150,000, requiring LWCA to subsidize it.
1988 – 12 shuffleboard courts were completed south of Rec. 1
1989 – After a thorough research, annexation by Mesa (in 1989, 1996), was declined, twice.
1990 – WS+L entered bankruptcy. Its assets were transferred to the FCIC’s Resolution Trust Co. (RTC)
- The Weary Group (of LW residents) bought the remaining 127 unsold lots near the Broadway gate. LW agreed to incorporate them into LW and extend utilities to them.
- The LWCA Board bought the WS+L, Sales office, its parking lot and furniture, plus the 6 lots north of the tennis courts, for $122,200.
1991 – Buildings for the formerly offsite Maintenance and Landscaping services were needed. Approved, they were paid for by increasing the mortgage to $1,612,000.
1992 – After a long, failed legal argument between LWCA and RTC, the RV Rovers bought the RV trailer site (23 acres) east of the Broadway gate for $272,000 plus legal costs or $1500 for each of the 200 manor sites. In a 10-year Conditional Transfer Deed agreement, the RVers transferred the site to LW with LW paying $59,000 per year to retire their loan. LW paid $151,000 to service and upgrade the site. It also acquired the Via Norte site as part of the agreement.
1993 – The Ridge gate exit onto Southern was closed with openings limited to flood emergencies.
The transfer fee was increased to $1500
1995 – The Via Norte site was upgraded. Utilities were brought to the site at a cost of $250,000.
1997 – Sequoia Inc. bought the Turner Ranch Water Co. for $1.6M from RTC and then requested a 68% rate increase from its primary user, LW. Initially settled with a 26% increase, further litigation led to a $111,000 retro payment and another 13% increase the next year. Sequoia water costs for the lakes are now $1.0M/year (2019). The Resales building was demolished as it contained asbestos. The first website was created.
1998 – Merrill Consulting (from the UofAz) conducted two ‘satisfaction’ surveys (1998, 2004) and found that 96% of the owners were pleased with LW and the opportunity to “live out our lives in peace and security.” Golf membership peaked at 1306 (1990) before declining to 1085 (1998) and 625/627 (2012).
2000 – The LW budget was $7,150,893 with a Base fee of $142. The average manor selling price was $138,000. The average age of a resident was 74.5.
2001 – The Community Improvement Committee recommended enlarging the Fitness Center in Rec. 1, expanding Rec 2 with a ballroom, adding a proshop, and building Rec 3. The total cost was $4.0M covered by $2.86M in resident donations and $1.2M from the Future Maintenance/Modernization Fund. The HOA fee was not to be increased and a pledge was given not to borrow to pay for it.
2006 – The Golf Course irrigation replacement cost was estimated to be $3.2M. It was completed over the next 6 years.
2010 - The transfer fee was increased to $2000 per sale.
2011 – Another Reserve study recommended the fund be increased from the current 4.7% to 30% of the amount of the LW assets after depreciation. It was to be introduced over the next 10-15 years. Renovation and expansion of the tennis courts to 12 was approved. They were to be located in the Resales parking lot at a cost of $1.9M. $0.5 of it was raised through donations.
2015 – The NE and S walls surrounding LW were crumbling. Sixty percent of the 6 miles of walls were replaced for $1.3M. The base fee was now set at $222. The total base plus HOA fees ranged from $423-501. The capital replacement fund fee was increased from $17 to $43/month.
2018 – The Health unit was discontinued and replaced with doctors from Harmony Medicine who occupied the former health unit site in Rec 1.
2020 – Covid struck in March. All meetings were cancelled. Workers that could, worked from home. Outdoor activities resumed in Nov. All facilities reopened in 2021.
2021 – Realty sales increased to over 200. The mean selling price was $252,983.
The Pickle ball club (410 members) donated ½ of the $220,000 cost to convert two tennis courts into 4 pickleball courts, increasing their number to 12.
2022 – A turf reduction plan was initiated with the conversion of 3.5 acres on hole #1 to dessert.
2024 – The Capital Contribution (Improvement) fee was increased to $4000 per resale which was 1% of the average selling price or equal to the base fee x 10. The Reserve fund reached 22% of the depreciated value of the LW assets. The Board increased the target to 36%. The average selling price of a manor was $404,000 (2023).
It seems that 1975 was a year of beginnings and enhancements in Leisure World AZ. We are excited to throw our hats into the ring to celebrate our 50th Anniversary along with Lawn Bowling and other recreational activities.
We plan for all Leisure World and their guests to join us in some fun games featuring the ever popular Tennis/Volleyball.
Games will commence at 10AM until Noon Saturday March29, 2025 at the tennis pavilion.
Come prepared to play and enjoy some delicious muffins, coffee and hot chocolate in between games. We have many fun non-contact rather silly games.
“Happiness is being a Leisure World Tennis Player.” This quote was written by Betty Fairchild { Club President) in 1994. The first years of the tennis club were mostly devoted to making sure there were courts to play on. Initially LW players had to go to Gene Autry or Golden Hills to play tennis. The first courts were not built until about 1977. The Rossmore Racket Club now became the Leisure World Tennis Club. Membership numbers were increasing. Trying to reserve a court was a challenge. An interesting rule that is actually in the Minutes of a meeting it states” Decided by the members that should the ladies need both courts at any time they would so inform the men one day in advance.” Phew, times have changed.
To be exact, the first meeting on the Tennis Club was February 19, 1975. The ribbon cutting for two of the new courts was April , 1975.
Free tennis lessons began to be offered in the fall of 1975. These were a big hit, Membership went up from 58 in 1983 to 174 members in 1993.
Membership increased; the growth can be attributed to LWTC joining the East Valley Senior Tennis League.
The league provided level competition and created great friendships on and off the courts. The list of social opportunities is endless and informative. Many players loved to dance, loved good food and good music. There is and was monthly celebrations with different themes, photos show many black tie events. There were trips to Lake boat rides, Las Vegas, going to Phoenix shows and art displays. There were bake sales to raise money and to just gather to have fun.
We ask all Leisure World residents or guests of a resident to join us on March 29 for fun games, coffee and muffins. 10:00AM until Noon.
We ask all tennis club members and their guests to join us March 29 for dinner and dancing. More info will be sent.
By Andi Box
Walking around Rec. 1 at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday, I always think I’m at a boot camp.
Twenty Forever Fit participants are running around the courtyard, with drill instructor Nancy Zielinski yelling her encouragement.
“There’s no podium for fourth place!”
“Yer killin’ me today, people!”
“Boy, that was…sad!”
Zielinski, 63, who is actually a beloved fitness specialist at Leisure World, always has packed classes and waiting lists for Forever Fit, Mat Pilates, TRX Sport, and Aqua FIT.
In April, Zielinski will have been working at Leisure World for two years. “When I first saw how great the gym facility was and what it offered, I thought, ‘Ok, this could be a good fit,’” Zielinski said. “I loved the equipment that was here and how busy it was. I like to be busy, and I like to be in an active environment.”
Anybody at any level can participate, because she modifies. She gives cues to remind us if we’re doing something wrong. Anybody can come and do this!”
As I was interviewing Zielinski, a resident came up, wanting to sign up for a class, but she said she was concerned because her “hips are old.” Zielinski joked “like time-to-replace old? I’m just kidding,” she said warmly, squeezing the resident’s hand in friendly connection. She handed the woman an informational packet and walked her through the process of signing up, finishing with, “I’m excited to work with you.”
longevity. Out of a family of 11, I’m the only one left. I’m not the best, but at least I do something.”
Although Zielinski tends to be the life of the party, she said what she loves most is how funny the participants are in her classes. With her Bostonian accent, she said, “Honestly, the humor is off the chahhts [charts]. Most classes make me think I’m in an SNL skit.”
She was once joking during class about the idea of older women finding eligible single men. “Is he handsome? Does he have money? Can he hear? Can he drive at night?”
She also appreciates quippy comebacks from her participants. She recalled one of her recent conversations: “One lady wasn’t participating, and I asked her what the matter was. She said, ‘I’m a minimalist. I already did my 10.’”
Humor is not the only attribute she loves about the residents. “Besides the fun environment, I love how hard each participant works. They rise to the bar every time in class. My goal for all classes is to offer a program of variety and challenges,” she said.
But regardless of physical abilities, everyone knows they have a place in any of Zielinski’s classes. “I like turning the heat up while being mindful of physical limitations and safety,” she said.
Forever Fit participant Sandra Voller appreciates Nancy’s modifications. She said: “Nancy provides different levels for different abilities, which is great.
This is why Zielinski’s classes are always full. She brings joy and personal connection to everything she does.
Forever Fit participant Buff Voller said, “Nancy is so much fun. She makes working out fun. Instead of dreading it, I look forward to it.”
Zielinski said, “If the people weren’t fun, I’d be outta here. You’ve got to want to come to work, and I do. The residents are great, and so are my coworkers. Don’t you think? You’ve got to love what you do and do what you love.”
And Zielinski’s love for keeping bodies active is nonstop, even if she’s joking. A resident was waiting to talk with her, patiently leaning against the front desk counter. Zielinski had a better idea. “You got time to lean, you got time to clean,” she said, handing the resident a cleaning rag.
As I dropped in on her Forever Fit class, not only was Zielinski making sure her class was active, but she also included tips for how to live a healthier lifestyle.
“We wanna live longer, but healthier!” Zielinski shouted over the music. “That means, there are five ‘Ps’ to avoid: pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein, and pane, which is Italian for bread!” Her announcement elicited moans and groans throughout the class.
“What am I gonna eat now?” one participant lamented, followed by laughter. “I’m 82!” came another voice. “I’m 79!” quipped another voice. “Oh! So, eat that pasta then,” Zielinski fired back.
The oldest participant in Zielinski’s Forever Fit class is 90-year-old Joe Chism, who also spoke his praises. “Nancy’s a wonderful teacher and keeps me motivated. As a senior, it’s important to keep up with exercise for
February. The month of love. The time of giving candy, cards, flowers, and even jewelry. How easy it is to love our family and friends, but what about strangers or even our enemies? For those who have studied scripture, you have read that we are commanded to love everyone as we would ourselves. That is easier said than done. What exactly is love? What steps can be taken to love everyone?
Love considers others first.
Love looks for the best.
Love shows respect.
Love seeks unity.
Love isn’t selfish.
Love offers the best.
Love displays patience.
Wow! Those a pretty difficult goals to maintain, especially when we have people who are irritable or unfriendly. But just think what a world we would have if everyone practiced these guidelines.
As usual, I went to my Google informer and pulled up
you to think about and implement.
My interview with Joe was cut short. “Get back in the game, Joe!” Nancy said, and Joe returned to the class doing a sit-to-stand exercise.
“Remember to do your modifications!” Nancy shouted to the class.
Somehow, as the participants counted, they were all on different numbers. “Why do I have someone on six, someone on five, and someone on two? What’s going on here? Where is Sandra Dooney, our class counter?”
Zielinski knows exactly what to say to motivate her classes, since she has more than thirty years of experience teaching fitness, much of that time in Sedona.
Zielinski and her husband, Edd, have lived in many different places throughout the world due to his job in resort management. They’ve lived in Boston, Colorado, Sedona, Rarotonga Island (which is the biggest of the Cook Islands), and New Zealand.
When asked which her favorite place was to live, she said, “I love Sedona. Who doesn’t? But really, how can I pick? Look where I’m from. Boston! I love it, but I don’t want to live in the cold anymore.” She jokingly added, “Plus, (fellow fitness specialist) Erica’s here. And (fitness supervisor) JP’s kinda cute, isn’t he?”
Although Zielinski hasn’t lived in Boston for more than 40 years, she is still well known around Leisure World for her accent. She disagrees. “I moved from Boston forty-plus years ago. When you go to Boston, you’ll realize I don’t have a Boston accent!”
Zielinski said that she would like more residents to utilize the fitness center. “I would like more residents to know about everything we have to offer. Residents underutilize our facility. I love active aging. I’m a senior myself in pretty good health, so I enjoy showing the residents that motion is the key to the quality, not just quantity, of life. It’s not how long you live. It’s how much fun you have. What you put in is what you get out of life.”
Her final message is one of gratitude. “I am lucky to have it all: a wonderful, supportive husband, three beautiful children, an active environment to live in, and a fun, challenging place to work every day.”
By: Dian A. Prince
February 7: Love Hurts (R)
No matter how hard you try, you can’t break up with your past. Marvin Gable is a seemingly mildmannered realtor who has a dark secret that he is desperate to leave behind. Marvin receives an envelope from Rose, a former partner-in-crime that he left for dead. She’s not happy. Marvin is thrust back into a world of hitmen, double-crosses, and houses turned into war zones. Marvin must confront the history he never truly buried.
February 14: Captain America: Brave New World (NR)
Sam Wilson has officially taken up the mantle of Captain America. After meeting with newly-elected U.S. president Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.
February 21: Cleaner (R)
After a group of criminal activists take over an energy company’s annul gala to expose their corruption, their just cause is hijacked by an extremist who is ready to
murder everyone in the building to send his anarchist message. It falls to an ex-soldier turned window cleaner to save those trapped inside, including her younger brother.
February 21: The Monkey (R)
When twin brothers Bill and Hal find their father’s old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths start. The siblings decide to throw the toy away and move on with their lives, growing apart over the years.
February 28: Last Breath (NR)
This heart-pounding film follows seasoned deepsea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crewmate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean’s surface. Based on a true story, Last Breath is an electrifying story about teamwork, resilience, and a race against time to do the impossible.
Harkins Tuesday Night Classics:
February 8: The Thing
February 11: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
February 18: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
February 25: Singin’ in the Rain
Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025
Thursday, February 20, 2025
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM Downtown Mesa, 1 N. Macdonald, Mesa, AZ, 85201
Explore Main & Macdonald Streets, where local vendors will showcase unique, handmade treasures. Stroll through your favorite downtown shops, savor delicious dinners, sip on refreshing drinks, and share the experience with friends. Don’t miss this perfect blend of shopping, dining, and fun!
Since 1955 the Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show and Shopping Expo has set the pace in the Arabian horse world. The first show was held at the grounds of the Arizona Biltmore Hotel which was a beautiful setting for a horse show. The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show was a first class show from the very first day.
Since that time, the show has been held at WestWorld in Scottsdale. It has grown from 50 horses to nearly 2000 horses, bringing top owners, trainers and breeders from around the world competing for a chance at winning... In addition to exciting competitions, educational seminars, family-focused events, and an international cuisine court, the event features more than 250 vendor booths, offering everything from lavish jewelry, clothing and works of art.
February 13-23, visit https://www.scottsdaleshow.com/shows/scottsdalearabian-horse-show for more info and tickets.
The largest, oldest and most prestigious gem and mineral show in the world. The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show has enjoyed international stature since the 1970s and was the first gem and mineral show to bring the hobby enthusiast, the public, and the curator/professionals together for discovery and discussion. See below for details to join the glimmering gem fun!
Tucson Convention Center
260 S. Church Avenue
Thursday, February 13 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (New Hours)
Friday, February 14 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (New Hours)
Saturday, February 15 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (New Hours)
Sunday, February 16 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
with Dr. Heather Lynch, Ecologist & Biologist in partnership with National Geographic
Meet the many species of penguins that waddle and swim through the freezing water, along with an abundance of other life, on a journey south with quantitative ecologist Heather Lynch.
February 19, 2025, 7:30 PM, Ikeda Theater, $32 - $62
by Charlene Ingerson
On Friday, March 7th from 4:00 - 6:00 pm in the art studio at Rec 1, Walt and Ruth Pinkus will be hosting a silent auction of their superb photographs in the Art Studio to raise money for Arizona BrainFood.
About the Charity
Arizona BrainFood is a homegrown charity and registered 501(C) (3) organization that addresses the problem of hunger for thousands of local schoolchildren. This non-profit organization was founded 14 years ago by Mesa resident, Ruth Collins, following a conversation with an elementary school teacher about how some kids were coming to school on Mondays both hungry and unable to concentrate.
Mrs. Collins decided to do something about that and began Arizona BrainFood. In a short time, her organization of volunteers was discreetly providing backpacks of food to feed hungry school children on the weekends. It is their stated mission to enable these children to return to school every Monday mentally aware and physically able to concentrate. As of this year, the volunteers have packed over one million bags of food!
Walt and Ruth Pinkus are just two of the several Leisure World artists who auction their artwork to support others. They are, however, the first professional photographers in Leisure World to host a silent auction for charity. It’s no surprise that both have won multiple awards for their work over the decades.
They began selling their photographs and artwork in 1974 at art fairs in Michigan. When Walt retired from the University of Michigan in 1996, they began selling their work fulltime. As Walt says, “We were comfortably doing twenty weekend fairs a year and working fulltime all year to create work for sale. The last fair we did before fully moving to Arizona was in the Summer of 2012.”
Spaceflight Center. He was part of the small team that had to design power supplies, control systems, instrument signal processing, and telemetry interfaces that ended up on sounding rockets, satellites, and planetary missions to Venus, Mars, and Jupiter.
During the summer, Walt and Ruth still travel extensively. Though they’ve cut back on overseas trips, they are avid RVers to our national parks and other scenic and historical attractions that they like to explore and photograph.
Why host a silent auction to support AZBrainFood?
Walt explains, “We only recently became aware of the work they are doing and are pleased at having found this way of supporting them. Situations have changed since we were in school and now a lot of children in our area don’t get adequately fed to be able to be alert in school without outside help.”
Ruth added, “Aside from the impact on individual kids, it can’t be good for society to have large numbers of adults who weren’t able to focus while they were in school. We want to help.”
Arizona BrainFood helps feed over 3200 hungry kids in 125 elementary schools in Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, and Fountain Hills (which includes 57 elementary schools in Mesa alone). Additionally, the organization provides support to other local volunteer groups working to feed children. 100% of public donations go directly to purchasing food as Arizona BrainFood is run by a team of volunteers working in a donated warehouse.
Both Walt and Ruth have eclectic interests that inform their work and reflect their creativity. Both are active in the photography club and Leisure World community theater. Ruth has had a novel published on Amazon and is currently working on others. She was active in the Michigan Guild of Artists and Artisans. After moving to Leisure World, she worked to improve our Art Show, which she chaired for 6 years.
Walt’s creativity has its roots in engineering problem solving. His 32 years of employment with UofM included work with the Space Physics Research Laboratory (SPRL) and close ties to NASA’s Goddard
What type of photography will be on auction on March 7th?
Walt and Ruth have traveled extensively, concentrating on the “built” landscape. though they have shot many subjects. In addition, both have what we call “the eye” and a gift for capturing interesting subjects and detail. All the photos will be framed and ready to hang.
We hope you will come to the Pinkus photography silent auction on Friday, March 7th to support AZBrainFood. All proceeds from the sales and donations will go to the charity. Several charity board members will be on site to answer questions about AZBrainFood and to take payment.
By Ken Weinstock CPA, Leisure World resident.
Here are some suggestions that can help keep your stress level down when preparing and filing your 2024 tax returns.
1. Be organized: Have all your tax documents in one place before you begin to prepare your tax return. This will make it easier to complete your tax return and you’ll spend less time hunting for missing documents. You don’t need to have everything in perfect order. Gather all your tax documents as they come in and keep them in one place. I use folders or envelopes. Old Amazon boxes work, too. Before you begin, separate the documents between the ones that report income such as W-2s and 1099s, and the ones that report deductions such as medical and charitable contribution receipts.
2. Have a copy of your 2023 tax return handy: Your prior year tax return can serve as a guide when preparing your current year return. Unless your income and deductions changed significantly in 2024, the amounts reported in your 2024 tax return should be similar to the amounts in your 2023 tax return. You should also check your prior year tax return for carryovers including capital losses, net operating losses, charitable contributions, credits, and basis of assets.
3. File electronically: Although you can file a handwritten paper tax return, if you have a computer or a smart phone, you may want to look into one of the many tax software apps and programs available. For a small fee, you can feel confident knowing that your tax return is correct without having to double-check your math. Electronic filing along with direct deposit will get your tax refund to you much faster than requesting the IRS mail a check to you. A refund deposited directly into your checking account with an e-filed
tax return generally takes about two weeks. I have heard of refunds from paper filed returns taking up to six months or more!
4. Due date: The normal due date for filing tax returns is April 15. If that date falls on a weekend or a holiday, tax returns are due the next day the IRS is open. In 2025, April 15 falls on a Tuesday so 2024 tax returns are due April 15.
5. If you need more time: If you can’t file your tax return by April 15 you can get an automatic six-month extension to file until October 15. Because the IRS automatically grants a properly filed extension request, you don’t need to provide a reason why you want more time to file your return. Please note that although you receive an extension to file your tax return, you do not receive an extension to pay any balance due with your return. Any balance owed with your tax return is still due by April 15.
6. IRS resources: The IRS’ website, www.irs. gov, is a great place to find information on many topics related to taxes. At the top of the IRS’ home page you’ll see the following:
• File – Click on “File” for information about filing both individual and business returns as well as other filings. You’ll also find where to apply for an Employer ID Number or an Identity Protection PIN.
• Pay – You can make payments to the IRS from your checking account or with a debit or credit card for many types of taxes including return balances due, estimated taxes and IRS notice balances. You can also set up a payment plan if you owe more than you can pay by the tax return due date.
• Refunds – Look here to find the status of your
refund if it doesn’t arrive when expected.
• Credits and Deductions – You can find information here on a wide variety of subjects including refundable and nonrefundable tax credits, personal and business deductions, and other credits which may help to reduce your tax liability.
• Forms and Instructions – You can get answers to many questions about filing tax returns here. IRS publications can also be found here. I highly recommend IRS Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax for Individuals. This guide has an extensive index and covers many areas of taxation with examples to help explain various subjects.
Happy filing!
By: Rilus M. Dana
When it comes to estate planning, probate is one of the most misunderstood processes. Many people aren’t aware of what probate entails, when it’s required, or how it can be avoided. Unfortunately, these misconceptions can lead to costly mistakes and unnecessary stress for families already dealing with the loss of a loved one. To help clarify, I’ve outlined some key insights about probate to ensure your family is prepared and protected.
What is Probate?
Probate is the lengthy and costly legal process of transferring assets out of the name of a loved one who has passed away. Probate comes from a Latin word that means “to prove.” The purpose of probate is to determine who is entitled to the assets of the deceased and the judicial process to transfer the legal title of the assets.
What Does That Mean in English?
Let’s talk about my friend, Mr. Estate. Mr. Estate had a son and a daughter. He made arrangements during his life to transfer his house and his car to his son and named his daughter as the beneficiary of his IRA. After Mr. Estate passed away, the children discovered that he had some stocks and bank accounts that were still in Mr. Estate’s name with no beneficiary designation. How do Mr. Estate’s children collect the money in those accounts? The answer depends on a few key facts, but the value of the accounts will determine the exact process.
Is Probate Unavoidable?
With proper planning, such as a trust, probate can be avoided and is not usually required in Arizona.
For personal property like bank accounts and stock, that magic number in Arizona is $75,000. There is a summary procedure to collect assets that total less than $75,000 rather than a full probate.
For real property, the number is a little higher at $100,000. If the house or real property has more than $100k of equity, probate is required. If the real property is worth less than $100k, it can be collected by
a summary procedure after a six-month waiting period.
Is a Will Sufficient to Avoid Probate?
A will does not actually transfer the title of your assets into anyone else’s name, which is why a will is not sufficient to avoid probate.
If there is a last will and testament, this helps to determine the beneficiaries and which asset was meant for which beneficiary. The will is submitted to the probate court, and the process continues from there. If there is no will, then Uncle Sam has given us a set of default laws to determine who receives your assets after you are gone.
As for Mr. Estate, his real property and personal property were discussed above. However, we have not yet considered the value of his tool collection that he wanted to go to his son or the jewelry from the late Mrs. Estate that he wanted to go to his daughter. Because this transfer of personal property was in his will, the court is not needed to handle those transfers unless there is a dispute.
If there is a dispute about how to handle the estate or who should get what, then probate court is the way to handle those types of claims.
Is Some Planning Better than No Planning?
Now that we know what probate is, we can better plan to avoid it. But, not all plans are created equal. To avoid probate, you simply need to ensure all of your assets will transfer upon your death. The best way to do this is with a revocable trust prepared by an experienced estate planning attorney. While it may seem the cheaper option not to get the advice of an attorney, it will usually cost far more in the end.
To learn the best way for your family to avoid probate, give my team at Rilus Law a call to schedule a free Personal Family Legal Session. We are here to help you create a plan or update an old one, giving you peace of mind knowing your family will be taken care of.
- Rilus M. Dana, J.D. is the Managing Partner at Rilus Law, formerly Dana and Associates.
By Steven M. Rabin
Retirement for many marks the end of a career and a transition into a work-free life, but that does not mean you have to stop working completely. Many retirees find satisfaction and comfort in transitioning from a main career to a second act that may require less time. If you are on the fence about whether to continue your career, transition to a new full or part-time role or retire completely, you are not alone. Consider the following benefits of working another year or more in retirement.
Boost your nest egg. Continuing to earn a paycheck provides more time to save and invest in your future. You can use this extended earning period to make catch-up contributions to your retirement accounts and maximize employer contributions to your 401(k), if applicable. Allowing your investments to continue to grow can strengthen your ability to weather potential market volatility down the road. Additional savings may also give you confidence that you’ll have enough money to live the lifestyle you want in retirement.
Plan your healthcare strategy. Approaching retirement means planning for how to maintain healthcare insurance coverage while costs for care are on the rise. Working farther into retirement can give you time to figure out your game plan for managing these expenses, while possibly remaining on an employer’s health plan. Starting at age 65, you can register for Medicare. Do your research to ensure you understand what expenses are covered by Medicare Parts A and B, and drug insurance (Part D) and consider if you need to purchase supplemental insurance to fill in any coverage gaps. Also, review your long-term care policy, health savings account (HSA) or other designated healthcare funds, so that you know how you can handle potential health expenses. Determining your retirement healthcare
strategy while on an employer’s healthcare plan can allow time to evaluate which plan is right for you without being underinsured.
Retirement income often comes from a complex patchwork of sources, and a key income source for many is Social Security. Working a year or two into or beyond retirement to attain supplemental income can allow you to delay the starting date of Social Security. Each year you delay, your overall benefits from Social Security increase, which can help establish an income cushion for your later retirement years. Keep in mind that Social Security benefits max out at age 70, so working beyond then may not be to your advantage.
Steven M. Rabin, CFP, CRPC, APMA, CDFA, ChFC, is Managing Director of Academy Advisors Wealth Management
Working longer gives you time to figure out what’s next. Crafting a retirement plan is about more than money. It’s also about deciding what activities you’ll pursue to make your retirement meaningful. Use the last months or years of your career to plan your next chapter. If you’re not ready to leave the workforce, explore your options for part-time or consulting work. Or consider community service, board or advocacy roles you may not have had time for while working a full-time job.
Extra time in the workforce can help supplement your savings and grant time to plan for your ideal retirement. Work with your financial advisor and tax professional to determine the right time for you to leave the workforce.
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Join us in Recreation 1 Parking Lot for a morning full of classic and exotic cars for the viewing of Leisure World Residents and the public! Thanks to Doug McMurray, one of Leisure World’s very own, we will be having over 90 classic and exotic cars on display alongside food trucks, DJ, 50/50 Raffle, as well as over $1500 in raffle prizes.
Date: Sat., Feb. 1
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE for attendees
Place: Rec. 1 Parking Lot
Enjoy a night full of comedy as we invite two wonderful comedians to Leisure World. We will have Stand-Up Comedian, Adam Grabowski who has been featured on America’s Got Talent, ABC, NBC, and WGN, and headlined in all 50 states. We will enjoy Adam’s clean comedy to be followed by ventriloquist, Chuck Field. Fresh popcorn and refreshments will be provided. Open seating.
Date: Wed., Feb. 5
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima
Cost: $15 per person
One of the most highly anticipated events of the year. You are invited to come and enjoy the day experiencing a myriad of commercial exhibitors and vendors, enjoy free presentations, have chances to win great raffle prizes & cash drawings. Look for more details in the paper, Recreation Newsletters, Leisure World Facebook page, and on the community website.
REC. CENTER 1 COMPLEX
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – SIGN UP IN THE RECREATION OFFICE TO JOIN THE FUN!
Back by popular demand! Do you think you know everything about your life-partner (or your closest friend) after all these years? Put your marriage and/or friendship to the test with Leisure World’s Not-so Newlywed Game! Everyone can play with their spouse or partner of choice. Just refresh your memories to hone your recall on things like “Where did you first meet?”, “How long have you been together or if friends, known each other?”, “Who is more high maintenance?”, and “Are they morning or night people?”
With 2 rounds of fun and a whole lot of laughs, see if you and your spouse/friend can outscore the rest of the couples/pairs to win a special prize. Sign up fast, only 8 partners can participate.
Ticket includes your mixology stations of refreshments and snacks.
Date: Thurs., Feb. 6
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Rec. 2 HOPI/PIMA
Cost: Contestants: Free!
Spectators: $2
Deadline for contestants: Tues., Feb. 4
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., Feb. 12
Fair is scheduled for Saturday, March 15.
Date: Wed., Feb. 12
Times: 2:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 1 Queen Card Room
Desert Winds Concert Band will present their Spring Concert here in Leisure World. This band is made up of volunteer musicians from around the East Valley
Date: Wed., Mar. 5
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms
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., Mar. 15
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 1 Center
Registration Deadline: Wed., Mar. 5
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.,Feb. 7 & Mar. 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., Feb. 12 & 26 | Mar. 12 & 26
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 2 HOPI/PIMA
Cost: $2 per person
Take this opportunity to sell and buy used household items, handmade craft items, or residents may also sell commercial items. The Leisure World Monthly Market has it all, so come shop, or come sell! Recreation supplies tables for $5 each, and clothing racks for $1. Residents selling commercial items will be required to pay 10% of their sales back to Leisure World.
Date: Fri., Feb. 7 & Mar. 14
: 9:00 a.m.
Date: Sat., Mar. 22
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Map Deadline: Tues., Mar. 18
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RSVP: By Friday Feb. 7th
Club Events: Purchase tickets through the Recreation Office!
Purchase tickets through the Recreation Office.
Valentines Day Dinner/Dance- Friday, February 14. This is one of our two major fund raisers in the year. Tickets will be available from the Rec Office for $50. There will be a raffle for gift baskets and a 50:50 raffle. This is always a memorable evening and a great way to spend this day for lovers.
Date: Fri., Feb. 14
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Cost: $50 per person
The Leisure World Dinner Club will have three dinner/shows for the 2025 season in Rec 2 Hopi/Pima rooms. For all dinner shows, doors will open at 5:30 with dinner served at 6:00 and the show at 7:00. Shows are $40 per person.
• Dinner/show on Monday February 17, 2025 will be featuring pianist extraordinaire, and well-known, to Leisure World, Brady Goss.
• Dinner/show on Monday March 3, 2025 will feature Crystal Stark with her infectious energy, beautiful smile and out-of-this-world voice.
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 dance the night away with DJ Steve.
Date: Sat., Feb. 22
Time: 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Place: Rec. 1 Clubroom
Brought to you by Leisure World Big Band
This organization consists of over 60 members of highly qualified string, woodwind and brass players in this area. This program will include classical and light classical selections.
Tickets available through Recreation or at the door. For more information, contact John Andrews, 660-541-2588.
Date: Thurs., Feb. 20
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms
Cost: $10
Enjoy the big band sound featuring our very own Leisure World Big Band! They’ll be playing the hits made famous by the legendary big bands of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Stan Kenton and more! Dance or enjoy listening to two hours of the sound of big band hits.
Reserved seats on sale now through Recreation and include the entertainment and water, soda, and ice. BYO spirited beverage.
Date: Sun., Mar. 9
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms
Cost: $10
Come on “clover” to Rec. 2 as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the right way. Rhythm Edition will get us grooving like the leprechauns made us do it! Let’s get Irish and stylish in your most festive green/ St. Paddy’s Day gear or beware of getting pinched! Commence the shenanigans and let’s have a Blarney good time!
Date: Thurs., Mar. 13
Time: 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms
Cost: $8 in advance or $10 at the event
that is ready to make our night “totally tubular”. Wear your biggest hair, brightest neon, and all things 80’s for those who want to celebrate this era!
Date: Thurs., Feb. 27
Time: 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms
Cost: $8 in advance or $10 at the event
Let’s pretend we are “seniors” again! Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima will transform into the nostalgia of our Senior Prom, where we will dress to the nines (or in your favorite prom get-up from your graduating class). Midnight Confessions will be playing our favorites from the good old days. Bring a date, or a group of friends and dance the night all the way back to your Prom Night.
Date: Thurs., Mar. 27.
Time: 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms
Cost: $8 in advance or $10 at the door
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.
February 2 The Six Triple Eight Eight hundred and fifty-five join the war effort to address a three-year mail backlog. Despite discrimination and war-torn conditions, they sort over seventeen million pieces of mail ahead of schedule.
February 9 Blended
Recently divorced mom Lauren (Drew Barrymore) and widowed dad Jim (Adam Sandler) let their friends push them into a blind date, which goes disastrously wrong. Unsurprisingly, neither wants to see the other ever again. However, fate intervenes when both Jim and Lauren, unbeknown to each other, purchase one-half of the same vacation package at a South African resort; they and their children are forced to share the same suite and participate in a slew of family activities together.
February 16 Age of Adeline
Adaline Bowman (Blake Lively) has miraculously remained a youthful 29 years of age for nearly eight decades, never allowing herself to get close to anyone lest they discover her secret. However, a chance encounter with a charismatic philanthropist named Ellis Jones (Michiel Huisman) reawakens Adaline’s long-suppressed passion for life and romance. When a weekend with Ellis’ parents threatens to expose the truth, Adaline makes a decision that changes her life forever.
February 23 The Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Society
In 1946, a London-based writer begins exchanging letters with residents on the island of Guernsey, which was German-occupied during WWII. Feeling compelled to visit the island, she starts to get a picture of what it was like during the occupation.
Down and out producer Max Bialystock (Zero Mostel), who was once the toast of Broadway, trades sexual favors with old ladies for cash contributions. Max's new accountant Leo Bloom (Gene Wilder), offhandedly muses that if Max found investors for a new production that turned into a flop, he could legally keep all the extra money. The duo begins to put together the worst play possible, titled "Springtime for Hitler", with a terrible director and a hippie-freak star.
Date: Tues., Feb. 18
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 1 Theater
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25
at 6 pm • Concert 6:30 to 8:15pm
Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album, SOME LIKE IT HOT is “A Super-Sized, All-Out Song-And-Dance Spectacular!” - The New York Time Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime. And what a trip it is! With its irresistible combination of heart and laughs, song and dance, SOME LIKE IT HOT won more theater awards than any show this season, and was named Best Musical by the Drama Desk, The Drama League, and the Outer Critics Circle. No wonder Deadline calls it “a tap-dancing, razzle-dazzling embrace of everything you love about musical theater.”
Date: Wed., Feb. 12, 2025
Price: $125 per person
Deadline: Mon., Jan. 13
WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emeraldgreen skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.” From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz— transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story. “If every musical had the brains, heart and courage of WICKED, Broadway really would be a magical place” (Time Magazine).
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A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago. For nearly 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show.
Date: Tues., May 27, 2025
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!
Step back in time to the 1950s and 1960s with The Marvelous Wonderettes, a delightful musical featuring the talented vocal harmonies of four high school friends. Follow Cindy Lou, Missy, Betty Jean, and Suzy as they navigate love, friendship, and rivalries while performing beloved hits from the era. Filled with nostalgia, laughter, and toe-tapping tunes, this charming production is a joyful celebration of friendship and the power of music.
Date: Tues., Feb. 4
Price: $45
Deadline: Tues., Jan. 21
Set sail on a hilarious and romantic adventure aboard the S.S. American with Anything Goes, the classic musical filled with mistaken identities, madcap antics, and toe-tapping tunes by Cole Porter. Join a colorful cast of characters as they navigate love, laughter, and intrigue on the high seas. Packed with unforgettable songs like “I Get a Kick Out of You” and “You’re the Top,” this timeless production promises an evening of pure entertainment and Broadway magic.
Date: Wed., March. 5
Price: $45
Deadline: Mon., Dec. 23
Experience the timeless tale of Lerner & Loewe’s Camelot in a captivating production featuring a small cast of eight talented performers. Follow King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, and Lancelot as they navigate love, honor, and betrayal in the legendary kingdom. With its iconic score and enchanting story, Camelot explores themes of leadership and sacrifice against the backdrop of Arthurian legend.
Date: Wed., April 9
Price: $45
Deadline: Wed., March 26
Enter the world of swashbuckling adventure and romance with The Scarlet Pimpernel, a captivating musical set during the French Revolution. Follow the daring exploits of Sir Percy Blakeney as he disguises himself to rescue French aristocrats from the guillotine. Filled with stirring melodies, thrilling action, and a tale of love and loyalty, this timeless production promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of heroism and sacrifice.
Date: Wed., May 21
Price: $45
Deadline: Wed., May 7
Step into a world of pure imagination with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the beloved musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic tale. Join young Charlie Bucket as he embarks on a magical journey through Willy Wonka’s whimsical chocolate factory. Filled with enchanting music, fantastical sets, and larger-than-life characters, this delightful production promises a sweet treat for the whole family, sparking wonder and joy at every turn.
Date: Wed., July 9
Price: $45
Deadline: Wed., June 25
Feb. 10
December 63’
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Tribute
The music of FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS comes to life in this one-ofa-kind concert experience. DECEMBER’63 showcases all your favorite songs from Frankie Valli including the classics that have been thrilling audiences for decade. This re-creation of a Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons concert will have you reaching for the high notes as our cast and band take you on musical journey with stops at every phase of the careers of Frankie and the boys!
Feb. 24
Chicago Tribute
You know them, you love them, and you’ve probably lived there: Chicago! 23 gold albums. 5 number one albums. 21 top-ten singles. 100+ million albums sold. Celebrate the music and majesty of the original “rock and roll band with horns”. Two vocalists blend seamlessly with amazing horn and rhythm sections to recreate the signature sound of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members. Khris Dodge Entertainment’s The Chicago Experience features “Saturday in the Park,” “If You Leave Me Now,” “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is,” and many, many more – it’ll be an evening of the greatest hits from the greatest band of all time.
March 10
The K-Tel All-Stars
The Totally 70’s Show
Step back in time to the ultimate era of music, the 1970s, with this electrifying and immersive production that will have you reliving the magic of one of the greatest decades in musical history. The K-Tel All Stars are here to transport you to the past with their incredible multi-media production, featuring vintage video clips and a dynamic stage show that captures the essence of the 70s like never before. From disco beats to classic rock anthems, their setlist is a nostalgic journey through the number-one hits, one-hit wonders, and other unforgettable gems that defined the era.
March 24
Gen Maldonado Powerhouse Vocalist
The spotlight shines on Gen Maldonado as she commands the stage with her energetic and victorious performances. The New York soul singer leaves her audience overjoyed and full of life. Her vocal ability and drive, captivates audiences worldwide. She has performed in musical production shows and concerts all over New York City. She has also recorded original music and has been featured on several television and radio stations. She was chosen to perform at the World Famous APOLLO Theater in New York City and her vocal ability landed her a spot in the finals. You do not want to miss this, her voice will give you chills and bring tears to your eyes.
4:00 p.m. Sunday Movie Matinee (T)
8:30 a.m. Work Session – Board 10:00 a.m. Big Band (HOPI)
Follow-Along Trip: Hale Theater The Marvelous
a.m. Wednesday Coffee (CLR) 7:00 p.m. Comedy Night
p.m. Not-so Newlywed Game Night 7 9:00 a.m. LW Monthly Market 4:30 p.m. Band with No Name (PROM)
5:30 p.m. Community Happy Hour
Kindred Tours: Trip Tubac Festival of the Arts
9:00 a.m. Expo & Home Show (Rec1)
1:30 p.m. Bluegrass Jam (PROM)
4:00 p.m. Sunday Movie Matinee (T)
10:00 a.m. District 8 (HOPI) 4:30 p.m. District 5 (BR) 7:00 p.m. PAS –December 63’
10:00 a.m. Big Band (HOPI)
4:30 p.m. District 3 (BR)
8:00 a.m. Wednesday Coffee (CLR)
10:00 a.m. District 1 (HOPI)
6:00 p.m. District 6 (BR)
6:00 p.m. Trivia Night (HPG)
Kindred Tours: Trip Tortilla Flats and Dolly Steamboat Cruise 13
10:00 a.m. District 4 (QCR)
4:30 p.m. District 7 (BR) 6:30 p.m. Democratic Club (CLR)
5:00 p.m. Foundation Valentines Dinner Dance (HPG)
7:00 p.m. Bingo (BR)
7:00 p.m. Dance Party –Johnny K & Kompany (HPG) 14 4:30 p.m. Band with No Name (PROM)
5:30 p.m. Casual Aires (HPG)
Kindred Tours: Trip Churchill Phx Theater
4:00 p.m. Sunday Movie Matinee (T) 17
5:30 p.m. LW Dinner Club (HPG)
Kindred Tours: Trip The Sandhill Cranes of Whitewater Draw ft. the Historic Gadsden Hotel 18
10:00 a.m. Big Band (HOPI) 1:00 p.m. Community Acupuncture w/Dr. Kessler (BR)
6:00 p.m. Classic Movie Night (T) 19
a.m. Wednesday Coffee (CLR)
p.m. Open Board Meeting (BR)
p.m. Foundation Lecture Series (HPG)
a.m. Veterans Affinity (QCR)
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If you like one-day excursions or are looking to find your next big travel destination, look below to see what might fit your interests.
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Leisure World’s 5th Annual Cruise 10-Night Ultimate Southern Caribbean on the Celebrity Ascent | Sailing Jan. 2-Jan. 12, 2026
Your Leisure World Cruise is back!!! Join your Leisure World neighbors and friends for fun and high seas luxury on Celebrity Cruise’s new Celebrity Ascent. Experience the beautiful ports of the Southern Caribbean as we travel to Tortola, St. Johns, Barbados, St. Lucia, and St. Kitts & Nevis. Discover culture around every corner: Museums – Caribbean Shopping – Snorkeling – Crystal Blue Beaches –History – Delicious Caribbean Cuisine, with pleasant weather year-round. Departure will be from Fort Lauderdale and there will be 4 relaxing days at sea on this voyage. Price includes a Mid-Ship (Infinite Veranda) Stateroom with a balcony, round-trip flights from Sky Harbor to Fort Lauderdale, 1 pre-night hotel stay in Fort Lauderdale, classic beverage package, and
basic wi-fi package, all port charges, government fees and taxes, pre-paid gratuities, cruise travel insurance, all meals and entertainment aboard ship, and round-trip motorcoach transportation from Leisure World and back, and all round trip transports from airport to hotel to ship in Fort Lauderdale.
Act fast! Only 3 staterooms available. Register now in the Rec. Office or call 480-832-0000 ext. 209.
Room upgrades, Single, 3rd and 4th occupancy available upon request. Prices can be subject to change depending on fuel charges for flights and motorcoach rates.
Date: Jan. 2-Jan. 12, 2026
Cost: $4,530.00
occupancy)
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.
Anything Goes
Set sail on a hilarious and romantic adventure aboard the S.S. American with Anything Goes, the classic musical filled with mistaken identities, madcap antics, and toe-tapping tunes by Cole Porter. Join a colorful cast of characters as they navigate love, laughter, and intrigue on the high seas. Packed with unforgettable songs like “I Get a Kick Out of You” and “You’re the Top,” this timeless production promises an evening of pure entertainment and Broadway magic.
Date: Wed., March 5
Price: $45
Deadline: Wed., Feb. 19
The 66th Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts
Fri., February 7th, $115
Nestled at the base of the Santa Rita Mountains, on the Santa Cruz River, Tubac has enjoyed a rich history of festivals dating back to 1959. The February Tubac Fine Arts Festival, with its 66year tradition, is the longest running art festival in Southern Arizona, drawing more than 200 artists and thousands of visitors from all over the world. The artist’s tents compliment the 100 shops, fine art galleries and working artist’s studios that grace The Village throughout the year. While the show is juried for quality, it is not pretentious—serious paintings share the street with whimsical sculptures and New Age music. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self, and there are many fine restaurants
Camelot
Experience the timeless tale of Lerner & Loewe’s Camelot in a captivating production featuring a small cast of eight talented performers. Follow King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, and Lancelot as they navigate love, honor, and betrayal in the legendary kingdom. With its iconic score and enchanting story, Camelot explores themes of leadership and sacrifice against the backdrop of Arthurian legend.
Date: Wed., April 9
Price: $45
Deadline: Wed., March 26
in Tubac, along with an international food court packed with fun vendor’s booths. This is a Kindred Tour’s annual trek that always fills very quickly.
Tortilla Flat & the Dolly Steamboat Cruise
Wed., February 12th, $130
Nestled in the Tonto National Forest, in the Superstition Mountain Range, Tortilla Flat is an authentic old west town. Founded in 1904 as a stagecoach stop, this fantastic destination is just a hop-skipand-a-jump away, on the historic Apache Trail. We’ll arrive early to get seated on the BBQ Patio, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self, including burgers hot off the grill, Tortilla Flat’s famous chili and BBQ, of course. The entertainment on the BBQ Patio is legendary, as the Tortilla Flat Band takes the stage daily, providing old-time rock & roll, plus so much more. Midafternoon
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Enter the world of swashbuckling adventure and romance with The Scarlet Pimpernel, a captivating musical set during the French Revolution. Follow the daring exploits of Sir Percy Blakeney as he disguises himself to rescue French aristocrats from the guillotine. Filled with stirring melodies, thrilling action, and a tale of love and loyalty, this timeless production promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of heroism and sacrifice.
Date: Wed., May 21
Price: $45
Deadline: Wed., May 7
we’ll board the Dolly Steamboat enjoy the 1.5 hour Nature Cruise, offering dramatic views of Canyon Lake, known for beautiful shorelines along red rock cliffs and steep canyon walls. Guests on the Dolly may see Big Horn sheep and Bald Eagles, as well as other wildlife. This relaxing tour offers so much!
Churchill at Phoenix Theatre
Sat., February 15th, $145
You Are Cordially Invited to Blenheim Palace for an Evening with Winston. Let us transport you to 1963 England, where a historic celebration unfolds to commemorate Winston Churchill, the indomitable statesman bestowed with honorary United States citizenship by President Kennedy himself. Though unable to grace the White House ceremony, Churchill’s iron spirit takes center stage in the very halls that witnessed his birth. Prepare to
experience a captivating one-man show that reignites the flame of a formidable leader who steered a nation through the fires of war and the triumphs of victory. Revel in his famed wit, oratory brilliance, and the poignant insights that flow as he reminisces about battles waged, leaders encountered, and the women who shaped him. From the profound bond with his beloved wife, Clementine, to his admiration for Queen Elizabeth II and his encounters with American presidents, this truly Churchillian play offers an intimate portrait that intertwines the great politician’s public career with his personal story, painting a vivid chronicle of a life lived boldly on the world’s stage. This matinee performance will be presented in the intimate Judith Hardes Theatre. We’ll also enjoy lunch, on self, at the Miracle Mile Deli, prior to arriving at the theatre.
The Sandhill Cranes of Whitewater Draw featuring the Historic Gadsden Hotel
February 17th-18th, 2025
$426 (Based Upon Double Occupancy)
$65 (Single Supplement)
Day One: We’re traveling south to Tombstone—The Town Too Tough To Die—where we’ll find plenty of great little restaurants to choose from and enjoy lunch on self. Later, back in the Transits, we’ll head for Douglas, Arizona. Just a few miles north of the Mexican border, Douglas, a once remote ranching town is home to the infamous Gadsden Hotel. Built in 1902, then destroyed by fire, the Gadsden was rebuilt in 1929 in the Art Nouveau style—offering a magnificent Tiffany stained glass window overlooking the lobby, and a sweeping Italian marble staircase—up which Pancho Villa reportedly rode his horse. The hotel provided gracious hospitality to the growing business brought in by the mining industry and the settling of the Arizona Territory. The lobby of the Gadsden, “the living room,” hosted cattlemen, ranchers, copper mining executives and businessmen. For all of the Gadsden’s rich history, the hotel also had a dark side—catering to gamblers, and notable lawless characters of the American West. Famously haunted, guests and staff members have reported paranormal encounters on every floor, with the third floor seemingly the epicenter. The basement of the Gadsden is beyond fascinating—a 7,000 square foot labyrinth of twenty rooms—which secretly housed bootleg whiskey tunnels, brothels and a notorious speakeasy. We’ll check into our beautifully renovated rooms, and after a refresh we’ll enjoy a Welcome Dinner, served buffet-style with a glass of beer or wine, and it’s all included. After dinner, we’ll explore the Gadsden, beginning on the third floor, winding our way down into the basement—with guides recounting the darker history that arose from the underbelly of the hotel. Afterwards you might want to call it an early night—we’ve got a big day tomorrow!
Day Two: We’ll be up before the crack of dawn to enjoy a continental breakfast, included, at the hotel. Back in the Transits, we’ll hit the road for Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area, one of the best places to view sandhill cranes, with an estimated winter population of over 30,000. Located in the Sulphur Springs Valley—a Chihuahuan desert grassland habitat—Whitewater Draw is surrounded by Arizona’s magnificent sky islands. The sandhill cranes spend the night standing in the draw’s shallow waters to evade predators, and then fly out at sunrise, to feed and socialize in the surrounding area. With an impressive wingspan of 6 to 7 feet, the early morning mass ascension of the sandhill cranes is a sight to behold! There is no visitor’s center at the Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area, but there are restrooms. In addition to sandhill cranes, the waters of the draw attract many kinds of ducks, geese, herons, egrets, shorebirds, gulls and terns, as well as various mammals. Don’t forget your camera! Formerly a cattle ranch, Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area was purchased in 1997 and is now managed to enhance wetland habitats and provide waterfowl habitat, and wildlife viewing. After this heart-stopping experience, we’ll travel to Bisbee, located 90 miles southeast of Tucson in the scenic Mule Mountains. Founded in 1880, Bisbee was one of the most cultured cities in the American West—the largest city between St. Louis and San Francisco. Downtown Bisbee still retains much of its cosmopolitan charm, with its mining camp
roots also fully on display in the rollicking Brewery Gulch district—once home to 50 saloons and several brothels. We’ll visit the Queen Mine, don hard hats, miner’s headlamps and the always stylish yellow slicker, then head underground and back in time! Retired Phelps Dodge employees will narrate our journey 1,500 feet into the mine, recounting the dangers and dramas of mining days. Afterwards we’ll stroll the streets of Bisbee, now home to many interesting shops and galleries, and we’ll enjoy lunch on self with several fantastic restaurants to choose from. Midafternoon we’ll head for home—a relaxing journey through the rolling grasslands of Southern Arizona, with plenty of great stops along the way. This Kindred Tours Classic should not be missed!
Cronan the Barbarian at the Gaslight Theatre Sun, February 23rd, $138 Cheer the hero and boo the villain at the Gaslight Theatre, where musical comedy melodramas have been on the menu since 1977, and the audience is part of the show! The ancient world has descended into chaos and lawlessness when one man rises up to fight for the lives of his fellow tribesman. This unlikely hero, who is part man and part myth, is the Legendary Cronan The Barbarian! As he battles impossible odds to bring peace to these turbulent times, Cronan must face a legion of enemies, armed only with his brute strength and the powers of a mystical sword. Get ready for an epic and hilarious adventure as The Gaslight Theatre is invaded by Cronan The Barbarian! Located in the old Jerry Lewis Theatre in Tucson, the Gaslight is also home to the award winning Little Anthony’s Diner, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self. Voted Tucson’s Best Diner, Little Anthony’s famously serves great sandwiches, pizza, fresh salads and so much more. Enjoy diner-style milkshakes, adult beverages, and fantastic desserts, all served throughout the show. The Gaslight Theatre experience is a BLAST! Don’t wait to make your reservations for this very popular tour.
Kartchner Caverns
Tues, February 25, $138
In November 1974, Gary Tenen and Randy Tufts were exploring the limestone hills at the eastern base of the Whetstone Mountains. They were looking “for a cave no one had ever found” and found it. The two kept the cave a secret until February 1978 when they told the property owners, James and Lois Kartchner, about their awesome discovery. Since unprotected caves can be seriously damaged by unregulated use, they knew the cave had to be protected. Tenen and Tufts spent several years looking into the possibility of developing the cave themselves. Some members of the Kartchner family lived in Tucson and were very impressed with the development and operation of Catalina State Park by Arizona State Parks. They decided to approach State Parks to see if the agency was interested in acquiring this outstanding resource. Today we have an opportunity to experience this stunning limestone cave in Southeastern Arizona that boasts world-class features. This “live” cave, is host to a wide variety of unique minerals and formations. Water percolates from the surface and calcite formations continue to grow, including stalactites dripping down like icicles and giant stalagmites reaching up from the ground. Tour guides will unveil this fascinating underground landscape during a memorable 1-hour tour. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self, prior to our cave tour, at a nearby plaza that offers a variety of fast-food restaurants.
Palm Springs—Adventure Awaits!
February 27th-28th, 2025
$449 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $104 (Single Supplement) Day One: Hop aboard the Adventure Express to fabulous Palm Springs—a beautiful oasis, rich with Hollywood history, great food, midcentury modern architecture, and so much more! We’ll leave the Valley headed straight into downtown Palm Springs, where we’ll enjoy lunch, on self, at the restaurant of your choice. After lunch we’ll check into the Palm Springs Hyatt, an all-suites hotel located on Palm Canyon Drive, in the heart of the historic village. We’ll take some time to relax and refresh, before heading out this evening to explore Palm Springs’ famous Villagefest—an exciting street fair, just footsteps outside our hotel lobby. We’ll enjoy gourmet food trucks offering everything from BBQ to exotic cuisines, international delicacies to gooey desserts. Bring your dancing shoes! Villagefest offers a fantastic line-up of live entertainment, including bands playing everything from jazz and blues to old-time rock & roll and reggae. Shops, galleries and restaurants stay open late, and you’re welcome to just relax and people watch from a sidewalk café. It’s Palm Springs— do your thing!
Day Two: We’ll enjoy a delicious hot breakfast, included, at the hotel, before setting off on an exciting exploration of some of Palm Springs’ more significant points of interest. We’ll visit famous neighborhoods, legendary secret spots and the homes of stars. We’ll cruise past Liberace’s estate, Clark Gable & Carole Lombard’s getaway, Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn’s vacation home, Kirk Douglas’ home, Ronald and Nancy Reagan’s home, Elvis Presley’s Honeymoon Hideaway and so many more! Palm Springs was “Hollywood’s Playground!” Later we’ll board the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway— the world’s largest rotating tram car— to set sail on a journey through the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon. We’ll be transported to the pristine wilderness of Mt. San Jacinto State Park, while enjoying spectacular views of the valley floor below. At an elevation of 8,516 feet, we’ll reach the Mountain Station, offering a natural history museum, observation deck, gift shops, and two restaurants where we’ll enjoy lunch on self. Later we’ll head for home, with a quick stop for the “Valley’s Best Date Shake” compliments of Kindred Tours. Don’t miss it!
Biosphere 2
March 5th, Wednesday $162
Named by Time Life Books as one of the 50 must-see Wonders of the World, Biosphere 2, is located in Oracle, Arizona. Dedicated to the research and understanding of global scientific issues, Biosphere 2 serves as a center for research, outreach, teaching and life-long learning about Earth, its living systems, and its place in the universe. The University of Arizona Biosphere 2 consists of a unique large-scale experimental apparatus housing seven model ecosystems, a team of multidisciplinary scientists, a broad science education and public outreach program. You won’t want to miss this remarkable opportunity to explore one of the world’s most unique facilities! Before visiting Biosphere 2, we’ll enjoy a delicious luncheon of freshly prepared sandwiches and salads at Oracle Patio Café, and it’s all included.
Castle Dome Ghost Town
March 7th, Friday $135
Castle Dome is located on the west side of the state of Arizona, between Quartzsite to the north, and Yuma to the south. Home to Arizona’s longest working mine, Castle Dome operated from 18621979, and at its peak had over 3,000 residents. Spanish conquistadors were the first to discover silver in this area in the 1600’s, but it wasn’t until the mid1800’s that Americans began to mine rich silver deposits in Castle Dome, and more than nine million pounds of lead ore were extracted during both world wars, to meet the demand for bullets. The mines closed for good in 1979, but the story of Castle Dome was not over. Allen and Stephanie Armstrong bought the entire ghost town in 1993 and Allen, a former stone mason who had once built log cabins from found materials, had the exact set of skills to recreate this sprawling museum. We’ll tour 50 buildings, including a hotel, doctor’s office, church with functional bell tower, blacksmith shop, assay office, sheriff’s office, jail, and several saloons. Most of the artifacts on display were pulled from mining shafts. Allen has been exploring the more than 300 mining shafts, by rappelling, sometimes more than 250 feet into the darkness of shafts loaded with artifacts—beautifully preserved by the right blend of temperature and humidity. We’ll also stop in Quartzsite for lunch on self, before heading south on Highway 95 to Castle Dome.
Rancho de la Osa
The Most Historic Place in Arizona!
March 17th-18th, 2025
$599 Single Room Occupancy—$479 Double Room Occupancy—$429 Triple Room Occupancy
High in the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona, 590-acre Rancho De La Osa is surrounded by 120,000 acres of Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge. Historically rich, Rancho De La Osa’s headquarters was originally a village for Tohono O’Odham Indians, possibly dating all the way back to the Hohokams. The ranch is also home to the oldest continually used building in Arizona—built by Jesuit missionaries in 1720—to be used as a place of worship, a trading post and an inn for travelers. In 1916 Pancho Villa attempted to take the ranch, leaving a cannonball lodged in an adobe wall. Following the Gadsden Purchase of 1853, the ranch became part of the United States and was purchased in the late 1800’s by cattle baron Colonel William Sturgis, who built the great hacienda. In 1925 Louisa Wetherill, a noted archaeologist purchased the ranch and opened it to guests the following year. By the 1930’s Rancho De La Osa became a political hotbed, hosting President Lyndon Johnson and his wife Lady Bird, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Senator Adlai Stevenson and many others. William Clayton famously wrote the Marshall Plan in what is now known as the Clayton House. Hollywood celebrities who visited the ranch included, Joan Crawford, Tom Mix and John Wayne, just to name a few. Margaret Mitchell, author of Gone with the Wind, spent time at the ranch and Zane Gray regularly wrote there. Today Rancho De La Osa offers a remarkable guest ranch experience, with fabulous food—much of it locally sourced—and a great wine list. There are endless activities to keep you busy from sunup to sundown, although many guests are drawn to the ranch for its tranquility and remarkable scenery.
Day One: We’ll leave the Valley with a stop for lunch on self, and a little
Trips and Tours continued from B15 sightseeing, in the charming artist’s hamlet of Tubac. Later, back in the Transits, we’ll head for Sasabe, Arizona, where the adventure really begins! We’ll check into our rooms and take some time for a refresh, before heading into the dining room for a fabulous dinner, included.
Day Two: A delicious breakfast will be served buffet style in the dining room, included. Following breakfast, the morning is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Rancho De La Osa is a wildlife photographer’s dream, and you’ll want to discover every corner of this fascinating property. Several ala carte activities are available at an additional cost, including horseback riding. Whether you’re an experienced rider or never been on a horse, the Rancho de la Osa wranglers will match you with an appropriate horse and lead you on a scenic ride. Early afternoon, we’ll enjoy lunch in the dining room, included, before getting back on the road. We’ll explore an incredibly scenic loop tour of Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge, as we sightsee our way back to the Valley. This whirlwind tour includes so much!
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
March 21st, Friday $125
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument holds an extraordinary collection of plants, wildlife, and geologic wonders of the Sonoran Desert. The monument offers protection and sanctuary for many rare species that are not found elsewhere. Over thousands of years, the plants and wildlife of this region have adapted themselves to the scorching temperatures, extreme sunlight, and the short but intense rainy seasons. The incredible scope of the monument, what and whom its held since time immemorial, and what and who use the area today have led to the United Nations designating this area an International Biosphere Reserve. Conservation, scientific research, and human connection with this natural wonder are invaluable in its protection. The Organ Pipe Cactus itself is common in Mexico, but very rare in the United States as they cannot tolerate cold weather. They are found on the south-facing hills in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. There is no better way to explore the beauty of the Sonoran Desert than to travel the 21mile, mostly gravel, Ajo Mountain Drive— thought to be one of the most remarkable driving tours in Arizona. We’ll also explore the historic town of Ajo, Arizona—famous for its beautiful 1917 Spanish Colonial Plaza—and enjoy lunch, included, at a local restaurant before heading into the park. This springtime Kindred Tours annual trek should not be missed!
Jersey Boys at Phoenix Theatre
March 27th, Thursday $145
Are you ready to be transported back to the gritty streets of the sizzling 1960s rock ‘n’ roll scene? Jersey Boys, the Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Awardwinning musical sensation, takes you on an energizing jukebox journey, tracing the meteoric rise of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons from blue-collar obscurity to the dizzying heights of pop superstardom. As their remarkable doo-wop harmonies ricochet from New Jersey to the bright lights of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, you’ll experience the internal struggles, personal triumphs, and defining moments that solidified their legendary status — both on stage and off. Punctuated by a setlist of instantly recognizable hits like “Sherry,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” Jersey Boys pays reverent tribute to the remarkable story behind the music that defined an era, delivering an
electrifying spectacle that will leave you feeling like a star reborn. This matinee performance will be presented on the Main Stage in the beautiful Hormel Theatre, where we’ve scored fabulous seats—front and center! We’ll also enjoy lunch, on self, at the Miracle Mile Deli, prior to arriving at the theatre.
Madera Canyon & Longhorn Grill
March 31st, Monday $145
Visitors to the Longhorn Grill, one of southern Arizona’s most iconic landmarks, still walk through the main entrance famously sculpted to look like a gigantic cow’s skull leaning against a boulder. Step inside to discover an all-new interior, a welcoming staff, and heaping plates of homestyle food. Lunch is included, with a menu offering some of the Longhorn’s most popular dishes, including pollo asado with all the trimmings, the Longhorn’s famous Chuckwagon Salad topped with tri tip or grilled chicken, and of course, a scrumptious Longhorn cheeseburger. For the vegetarians in our group, the Longhorn serves a wicked black bean burger topped with pepper jack cheese and poblano crema. Later we’ll head to beautiful Madera Canyon, located on the northwestern face of the Santa Rita Mountains in the Coronado National Forest. Madera Canyon and Madera Creek traverse four life zones, and many habitats between the desert floor and the mountaintops, making it one of Arizona’s most famous “Sky Islands.” With fifteen species of hummingbirds, and over 256 species of birds documented, it is a “required” site for all serious birders. You will not spend time in Madera Canyon without seeing plenty of wildlife. Whitetailed and mule deer, rabbits, wild turkeys, and squirrels are regularly observed. Other animals like black bears, coati, foxes, ring-tailed cats, raccoons, bobcats, and mountain lions are more reclusive and only occasionally seen, and sixteen species of bats have been recorded in the Madera Canyon. This is a fantastic springtime destination!
Monument Valley & Canyon de Chelly April 27th-29th, 2025
$799 (Based Upon Double Occupancy)
$199 Single Supplement
Day One: We’ll travel north, with a stop for lunch on self at Cameron Trading Post. A haven for travelers since 1916, this trading post boasts an expansive dining room, with a huge stone fireplace and tall picture windows, offering a view of the Little Colorado River Gorge. We’ll enjoy the ambience, along with a terrific menu that runs from burgers to salads, and includes local favorites, such as Navajo tacos and stews. After lunch we’ll explore the Grand Canyon via the East Entrance at Desert View, offering a unique opportunity to visit the world-famous Desert View Watchtower. Later we’ll travel to Kayenta, Arizona and check into the Kayenta Hampton Inn, home to Reuben Helflin’s Restaurant, where we’ll enjoy dinner on self.
Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel. After breakfast we’re off to the visitor’s center where we’ll pile into jeeps for a 2.5 hour tour, covering more than 30 miles of secluded back-country to discover the restricted areas of Monument Valley, a sacred homeland to the Navajo, who are the Keepers of Monument Valley. We’ll learn about the history of the Anasazi, early Native American peoples, famously
known for their petroglyphs, pictographs and their spectacular cliff dwellings. We’ll visit all of the famous monoliths of Monument Valley—The Mittens, John Ford’s Point, Three Sisters, North Window, Totem Pole, Yei Bi Cheis and Artist’s Point. These are the real life backdrops for Hollywood Westerns such as Stagecoach, The Searchers, How the West was Won, and so many more! Afterwards we’ll enjoy lunch on self at the visitor’s center. Midafternoon it’s back in the Transits, and we’ll head for Canyon de Chelly, pronounced canyon duh shay, where we’ll check into the Thunderbird Lodge. Owned and operated by the Navajo Nation, the historic Thunderbird Lodge will be our cozy headquarters for the night. We’ll take some time for a refresh before heading out. We’ll visit the South Rim of Canyon de Chelly and we’ll experience the sunset highlighting Spider Rock. Later we’ll return to the hotel restaurant for dinner, on self. Thunderbird Lodge sits on the site of a trading post that was built in 1896. The restaurant, housed in the trading post’s original building, famously serves traditional Native American dishes, along with American favorites.
Day Three: Breakfast is on self at the hotel. After breakfast jeeps will arrive to take us on a half-day tour of Canyon de Chelly. We’ll be led by our Navajo guide, who will explain the significance of manmade structures and symbols while also sharing the natural points of interest. Heavy-duty six-wheel-drive touring vehicles are equipped with padded seats to provide a good experience. The tours stop frequently for photo opportunities, to visit ancient sites, Navajo farms and rock art. When the tour is over we’ll head back to the hotel for lunch, on self. After lunch it’s back in the Transits, and we’ll head for home with plenty of great sightseeing along the way.
MAY
Mamma Mia!
A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago. For nearly 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feelgood show.
Date: Tues., May 27
Price: $130 per person
Deadline: Mon., April 28
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Lower Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend April 11th-12th, 2025 FridaySaturday
$499 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $68 (Single Supplement)
Although they are sections of the same slot canyon, Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon are distinctly different, and nowhere are those differences more pronounced than in the manner of entering and walking through them. Upper Antelope Canyon—famous for its light beams and high canyon walls—is shaped like an upside-down V. It is narrow at the top and wider, some say less claustrophobic at the bottom. Lower
Antelope Canyon is shaped like a V, in that it is very narrow at the bottom and wide at the top, allowing for more light. Of the two canyons, many people agree that Lower Antelope Canyon is more of an adventure, offering narrow passageways and plenty of exciting twists and turns. If Lower Antelope Canyon has been on your bucket list we’d love for you to join us on this small-group expedition. Here’s what you should consider: There are 5 sets of stairs, adding up to about 70 steps in total, leading you into the canyon. After reaching the bottom, there are 4 flights of stairs and a few small flights of 4-5 steps going back up. In total there are about 130 steps inside Lower Antelope Canyon. These stairways are made of metal and offer sturdy handrails on both sides. The initial descent into the canyon is steep, and people with an extreme fear of heights should think twice about trying them. It is about a 75-foot descent into the canyon. Photography on the stairs is not allowed and guests are encouraged to turn around and navigate the steps backward—ladder-style—if it feels more comfortable. Thousands of tourists travel through Lower Antelope Canyon every year and they all make it out! If you can navigate stairs in your daily life, you can do it in the canyon.
Day One: We’ll travel north, with a stop for lunch on self at Cameron Trading Post. A haven for travelers since 1916, this trading post boasts an expansive dining room, with a huge stone fireplace and tall picture windows, offering a view of the Little Colorado River Gorge. We’ll enjoy a terrific menu that runs from burgers to salads, and includes local favorites, such as Navajo tacos and stews. Later we’ll explore the Grand Canyon via the East Entrance at Desert View—offering a unique opportunity to visit the world-famous Desert View Watchtower. Later we’ll travel to Tuba City and check into the NavajoLand Hotel. After a refresh, we’ll head out for dinner on self at Hogan Family Restaurant where the menu offers American and Mexican favorites, as well as traditional Navajo dishes.
Day Two: A hot breakfast is included at the hotel. After breakfast we’re off to enjoy a guided tour of Lower Antelope Canyon, followed by a visit to the worldfamous Horseshoe Bend Overlook. One of the most sought after viewpoints in the American West—this U-shaped turn in the Colorado River forms a horseshoe shaped canyon upriver from the Grand Canyon National Park. It is one of the most photographed sites in Arizona and should not be missed by visitors to this region! Afterwards we’ll head into Page for a delicious lunch at award-winning Big John’s Texas BBQ, included. Then it’s back on the road, headed for home, with plenty of great stops and sightseeing along the way. Don’t miss this Kindred Tours Classic!
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March Group Exercise Class Registrations Begins Tuesday, February 4 at 7:00 a.m., online, in-person or by phone.
Starting January, your insurance will cover 10 drop-in classes OR 10 visits to ONE class. This will include classes that are scheduled 3 times per week. Renew Active members that are registered for these classes can only attend 10 during the 4-week period to be covered with insurance. You CAN pay the DROP-IN FEE to attend the remainder of classes for that month.
Each month we will highlight one of our fitness trends here at the LW Aquatic and Athletic Sports Club. This month is HydroRider! This fitness craze is a fantastic way to get fit, whilst experiencing all the benefits of water-based exercise. It has had rave reviews as one of the best ways to burn calories, tackle cellulite and enhance flexibility. Plus, it is great for general health and wellbeing, with a low impact on joints and muscles. Although mounting stationary exercise bikes that are fully submerged in the pool seems a bit strange at first, you will quickly get the hang of things. With your feet strapped in and balance accomplished, it will not be long before you are cycling like you have never cycled before (literally). For 45 minutes Courtney, the instructor, will have you standing up, sitting down, cycling fast, cycling slow, swinging your arms to the left and arms to the right, and generally working up a sweat.
The Benefits:
• Your joints are subjected to far less stress during HydroRider than other forms of exercise. This is due to water buoyance and the 'low gravity' effect it has.
• Flexibility is improved, alongside posture and muscle relaxation.
• Up to eight hundred calories an hour can be burned, with the support/pressure of the water speeding up blood circulation and eliminating fat
• Blood pressure is lowered, and circulation is improved.
With such bountiful benefits, there's really no reason not to give HydroRider a go! So next time you are thinking of taking a class at the LW Aquatic and Athletic Sports Club, sign up for HydroRider, put your water gear on and come burn some calories, you will not regret it.
To sign up for HydroRider you can go online at lwca.com or call 480-832-0000 Ext. 212
Leisure World members who would like to add a guest to their membership for use of Fitness Center can do so at the front desk of the administration building.
What makes Fitness Friends? Paulette and Shirley keep each other on the right side of healthy and happy. Three times a week, early in the morning these two ladies can be found on the ellipticals and strength training machines, followed up with team stretching.
How did this start? It all stems from a golf tournament meeting hosted by Paulette in her home. After the business of the tournament was handled, the two ladies were chatting in the kitchen. After pouring and consuming a little wine Shirley posed the question of asking Paulette to work out in the gym. Paulette remembers the wine answering for her as she responded with a ‘yes’!
As residents of Leisure World for 20 years (Paulette) and 15 years (Shirley) they both remark on the resort lifestyle of the community and the fun activities offered here. Golf, tennis, dining and dancing keep their lives active but, they need the gym to help control the partying and dining aspect of the Leisure World fun!. Both Shirley and Paulette keep each other accountable for fitness habits combined with the fun while pumping iron. They have positive comments on the gym equipment, the cleanliness of the facility and the friendliness of the staff.
Their message this month: GET A GYM BUDDY!
Feb. 7th, 1-2pm
Best exercises to start with to prevent pain and support joints. How to choose the best exercises or activity for you that will help you stay active, healthy, and promote pain free living.
Feb. 19th, 12:30-1:30pm
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Join us for an informative presentation on the incredible possibilities of eliminating joint pain and muscle aches, through the latest advancements in rehabilitation and regenerative medicine.
This program is designed for anyone wanting to check their balance or for those who continue to have a loss of balance. 30 minute sessions will include:
• Self reported fall questionnaire
• Blood pressure screen
• Various balance and walking assessments
• Individualized discussion of your result with a student of physical therapy.
• Join us Feb. 24th from 9:30-12:30 p.m. in the Rec. 1 Theatre.
Feb. 28th, 12-1pm
Dental & health wellness seminar.
Better Back, Happier Spine - This low-impact class has a dual focus: strengthening the muscle groups which support your spine, and gently stretching those which your back needs to function. We’ll work on correcting some common causes of lower back pain with posture and exercises. As the experts say “Move it or Lose it.” So, let’s get moving!
Class starts October 15th T/TH 12:45-1:30p.m. Rec 1 classroom.
Aqua Fit M/W/F 12:00PM –12:45PM OR T/Th 12:00PM-12:45PM This class provides a water workout that includes cardio conditioning and muscle strengthening exercises using a variety of equipment with the water’s natural resistance. $5/class or $25.00 for T/TH, $30 for M/W/F (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
Balance For Life T/TH 1:45PM - 2:30 PM Who does not want better balance? This class is designed to help you improve and maintain your balance, increase your confidence, and reduce fall risk. We will work on both front/back and lateral balance, strengthening your vestibular system, sensorineural network, and spatial orientation! $5/class or $25.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
Better Back, Happier Spine T/TH 12:45PM - 1:30 PM This low-impact class has a dual focus: strengthening the muscle groups which support your spine and gently stretching those which your back needs to function. We’ll work on correcting some common causes of lower back pain with posture and exercises. As the experts say, “Move it or lose it,” So, let’s get moving! $5/class or $25.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
Clogging- Fridays 11:45am-2:45pm Clogging is a truly American form of dancing, with steps taken from different cultures, and can be danced to a wide variety of music styles. It is good physical exercise as well as brain exercise! The focus is on learning the steps, and the steps are “called” so you can easily dance to different songs as you learn. You are welcome to learn at your own pace, and the class ranges from early beginner to intermediate plus and more. $5/class or $30.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
Dynamic Drumming M/W 5:00 – 5:45 PM - This fun workout joins the dynamic movements of aerobic dance with the pulsating rhythms of the drum! Come drum and dance to music from 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s! This is a unique sensorimotor fitness class that is designed to give the mind and body instant feedback through continuous movement and rhythmical flow. $5/class $25month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
Fight Back Boxing M/W/ 11:45 12:30PM – This non-contact class is based on the Rocksteady Boxing for Parkinson’s program. It will improve cardio fitness, balance, agility, motor skill & coordination, and functional strength conditioning. You will need to provide your own gloves and hand wraps $5/ class or $25.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
Forever Fit M/W/F 9:00 – 9:45 AM OR T/TH 9:00AM-9:45 AM – This class incorporates low impact cardio intervals with weight bearing exercises to increase strength and bone density for a full body workout including balance challenges and flexibility. You will also learn how to successfully get on and off the floor with or without a chair as needed. $5/class or $30.00/month OR T/TH $5/ class or $25.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
Functional Circuit T/TH 4:00 - 4:45 PM – An interval type of physical training (cardio & strength) that involves high intensity exercise alternated with rest periods is highly effective in conditioning the cardiovascular system. Must be able to easily get up and down from the floor. $5/class or $25.00/ month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
Gentle Yoga Core & More T/Th 6pm-6:45pm- Technique that combines the flexibility of yoga and the strength of core exercises in one session, designed to improve mind and body health. This class can help with stress, osteoporosis, posture, circulation and more. Gentle Yoga Core and More combines balance, stamina, strength, and flexibility with Core techniques that improve posture, core strength, and stability. It is a gentle yet effective exercise format that can benefit anyone. $10/class or $25.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
Hustle & Muscle M/W/F 10:00 – 10:45 AM. Enjoy low impact cardio aerobics utilizing full range of motion exercises for joint movement for the first part of the class. Followed by a focus of strength and toning for a total body workout. This class will get the heart rate up and build muscle tone. $5/class or $30.00 month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
HydroRider® Tuesday OR Thursday 12:00PM – 12:45 PM – Aqua cycling has become a fitness phenomenon because of themany incredible benefitshigh caloric burn, lean muscle-building, increased circulation, with low impact on the joints. Aqua shoes required. $10/class or $15.00/month (S&F and Renew) Rec. 2 Therapy Pool
Hydro-Spin WEDNESDAY OR SATURDAY 12:00-12:45PM – Hydro-Spin is a level 2 class that will be styled after a traditional spin bike class. The focus will be on aerobic and cardio foundations. Utilizing lower body and large muscle groups. $10/class or $15.00/month (S&F and Renew)
Impressive Stretch M/W 3:00PM –3:45 PM - Our 45-minute class will lengthen muscles, increase flexibility, and mobility. We will include static, dynamic, and ballistic stretch moves with bands, foam rollers, mats, and balls. Participants will need to be able to get up and down from the floor. $5/ class or $25.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
Mat Pilates T/Th 10:00AM - 10:45 AM – This class is based on Joseph Pilates principles focusing on connecting breath and core activation. It’s designed to build core strength, abdominal endurance, and tone muscles. You must be able to get on and off the floor with or without chair assistance. $5/class or $25.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
Mindful Movement: Chair Yoga M/W 2:00PM – 2:30PM - Join us for a rejuvenating and gentle yoga experience designed to promote flexibility, body awareness, mental clarity and pain management from the safety and comfort of your chair. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Minimal equipment may be used to assist in a deeper or more stable stretch.
$5/class or $25.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
Morning Yoga with Nancy Knauth- M/W/F 8:00AM – 9:30 AM This class is a perfect class whether a beginner or advanced yogi. Yoga is a practice, without competition, expectation, or judgement. It is for everybody. Modifications for poses will be provided. Learn to manage stress and anxiety by using breath work. You must be able to get up and down from the floor. $5/class No registration needed
Strength & Balance T/Th 11:00AM - 11:30 AM OR 11:45am-12:15pm- Classes will concentrate on range of motion from head to toe along with lifting hand-held weights and using one’s own body weight to improve stability and strength. $5/class or $20/month OR M/W/F 11:00 – 11:30 AM $5/class or $25.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
TRU Strength M/W/F 6:00AM-6:45 AM This functional strength training class is designed to counter many of the physically adverse effects of aging by improving muscle tone, connective tissue strength, enhancing metabolism, and development of both daily and athletic performance while teaching you proper form & mechanics. $5/class or $30.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
TRX Fundamentals T/Th 3:00PM - 3:45 PM – This class is designed to teach you how to safely use the TRX suspension trainer. This tool is excellent for increasing strength and improving body awareness. Your instructor will break down form, technique, and introduce exercises that will improve daily function. $5/class or $25.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
TRX SPORT T/TH 8:00AM-8:45AM Enjoy a suspension training body-weight workout that develops strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability simultaneously. This TRX class will introduce progressions for the exercises learned in TRX Fundamentals. This class will also include TRX exercises on the floor. $5/class or $25.00/month, FLEX, S&F, Renew
Yoga Flow M/W 4pm-4:45pm-This class starts with breathing and poses to warm up and move through poses that flow, one to the next; holding postures to build strength. Yoga is a practice, without competition, expectation, or judgement. It is for everybody. Modifications for poses will be provided. Learn to manage stress and anxiety by using breath work. You must be able get up and down from the floor $10/class or $30.00/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)
• All participants who register for Aqua Fitness, Hydro-Rider and Hydro-Spin will receive credit for days cancelled due to weather.
• Insurance changes for 2025, please notify the Fitness Desk so we can make changes.
• Fitness Center Guest Membership: Leisure World members who would like to add guest to their membership for use of Fitness Center can please do so at the front desk of the administration building.
• Heart Smart Power Walk- Friday, February 14th at 1:30 PM “Keep the Beat”1-mile group power walk to celebrate the battery of your body. *Raffle prizes at the conclusion of the walk. Sign up at Fitness Center.
• Aqua Fitness, Hydro Rider and Hydro-Spin classes are subject to climate changes
Submitted by Ronda Gates
Once again, the house was aflutter with anticipation and excitement— my mother clearly captivated with another project. Both my parents, medical professionals, were often engaged in supporting worthwhile projects or finding help for people in need. My home was the site for a variety of planning or hosting events. That do-goodness and gratefulness was a high value they believed was payback for the good fortune in their careers and fodder to support fund raisers for what they believed to be an important project or political event. The excitement I experienced was a fact of life and reaped great experiences for an extroverted child because they often triggered great experiences.
thousands of stick pins….3/4-inch plastic-shaped hearts with a straight pin attached that allowed the heart to be added to a blouse, jacket or coat. I was fascinated by so many pins and created designs with them on a table until mother gathered them into the box and urged me to play elsewhere. But I was a sneak. I watched as she put the box in her car and next day, when she was busy elsewhere, removed and opened the box and continued my play— until one day when the box was gone.
a lower in fat diet and, as he recovered, to manage his weight with exercise. He earned trust by being outspoken. (Eisenhower adopted White’s advice, but his body had been ravaged in earlier life by those “bad” habits and he died in 1965 after suffering a stroke.)
In 2003, the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, now focusing on women’s heart health introduced the red dress as a national symbol for women and heart disease awareness. It was quickly embraced nationwide.
This time my parents were mutually engaged in a new project. Dad’s practice was focused on what is now called internal medicine. Mother was his inoffice assistant. Both parents talked about their experiences at the dinner table, including their efforts to support awareness of an illness they called “heart disease.” I wasn’t sure what was going on, but one day the afternoon mail included a box that, when opened, contained
I soon learned that the pins were trinkets given to donors who made small donations to the rapidly growing American Heart Association (AHA), It was 1948 and the AHA was morphing from a strictly professional organization to a voluntary health organization. A few years later the organization got a major boost when President Dwight Eisenhower had a heart attack. Instead of putting him on lengthy bed rest (the prescribed treatment at the time) Dr. Paul Dudley White, who was one of the founders of AHA, was called to treat the president. He changed the conversation by getting Eisenhower out of bed, convincing him to lower, then end, his 4-pack a day smoking habit, eat
Dad, who had long admired White, had already been risk taking by getting heart patients out of bed early. Now he was a cheerleader for the other behavior changes. Already in touch with the American Heart Association, his, and my mother’s efforts multiplied. US fund raising that year generated more than $1.5 million (the equivalent of more than $19 million today). The American Heart Association efforts multiplied and in 1965 President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaimed February as American Heart Month, which has continued every year since. In the late 70’s and 80’s I continued my family’s relationship with the American Heart Association during my career in the fitness industry where I became an ambassador and fitness spokesperson for the organization. To this day, February 14th, Valentine’s Day and the Little Red Dress events are my favorite holidays.
On February 14th you’ll see hosts and hostesses of many TV news organizations wearing red. Here in Leisure World, the Fitness Team will be hosting a Heart Smart 1-Mile Walk on February 14th, 2025. Join in on the fun, meeting at the Fitness Center at 1:30 p.m. Call extension 212 or 213 or chat with a Fitness associate to sign up! A representative of the American Heart Association will be present passing out the infamous Little Red Dress pins.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/ wellness-and-prevention/the-benefitsof-having-a-healthy-relationship-withchocolate
Having a healthy relationship with all foods is important for your mind and your body. But beginning or creating a balanced relationship with dark chocolate, in particular, may have a significantly positive impact on your overall health.
Dark chocolate contains powerful antioxidants. Among the most beneficial is a flavonol called epicatechin. Flavonols are compounds found in plants that fight inflammation and protect against cell damage caused by free radicals. These are just a few of the ways research has shown that dark chocolate can benefit you: Increases heart health: The antioxidants
in dark chocolate have been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of clotting and increase blood circulation to the heart, thus lowering the risks of stroke, coronary heart disease and death from heart disease.
Combats diabetes: Epicatechin protects cells, makes them stronger and supports the processes that help the body to use insulin better, which might prevent or combat diabetes.
Boosts athletic performance: The epicatechin in dark chocolate increases the production of nitric oxide in the blood, which supports circulation and reduces the amount of oxygen an athlete uses while engaged in moderately intense exercise. This allows the athlete to maintain workout intensity for longer.
Reduces stress: People who ate dark chocolate reported that they felt less stressed, and researchers confirmed that
after eating dark chocolate, there were reduced levels of the stress hormone cortisol. This may be related to dark chocolate’s effects on heart health, since stress is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
In the end, indulging in an occasional chocolate treat shouldn’t be fraught with stress or guilt, whether it is antioxidant-rich dark chocolate or white chocolate, which has very little nutritional benefit. As in most healthy relationships, the key is to maintain a positive and balanced outlook.
Dark chocolate has many health benefits and can definitely be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet. There are many
A.T. Still University Doctor of Physical Therapy 2nd year students will conduct the balance screening and individual consultation. The participants will receive the results of the screening.
30 MINUTE SESSIONS WILL INCLUDE:
-Self reported fall questionnaire
-Blood pressure screen
-Various balance and walking assessments
-Individualized discussion of your results with a student of physical therapy
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Iron deficiency is an abnormally low level of iron in the body.
Iron is an essential mineral found in red meat and certain plant based foods. In the body, iron is needed to form myoglobin, a protein in muscle cells, and it is essential for certain enzymes that drive the body’s chemical reactions. In the bone marrow, iron is used to make hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying chemical inside the body’s red blood cells. If iron levels fall too low, it causes iron deficiency anemia. When this happens, red blood cells become smaller than normal and contain less hemoglobin.
Iron deficiency can occur in infants, adolescents and pregnant women because of the heavy demands for iron associated with rapid body growth. Iron deficiency is especially common in premenopausal women because of regular loss of iron with menstrual periods.
Iron deficiency also can happen because of any of the following:
• An inadequate diet
• Poor absorption of iron resulting from the surgical removal of part or all of the stomach or intestine
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• An intestinal disorder called celiac sprue
• Chronic blood loss caused by any of the following:
• Abnormally heavy menstrual periods
• Bleeding into the urine, which is
rare, or into the gastrointestinal tract, which is common; often, the blood loss is so small, it can only be detected with special testing
• Excessive blood donation
• A parasitic hookworm infestation.
Mild iron deficiency may not cause any symptoms. When iron deficiency has progressed to actual anemia, there can be fatigue, breathlessness, unusually pale skin, and a decreased ability to exercise. People who have had severe iron deficiency for a prolonged period sometimes complain of trouble swallowing or have a sore mouth or tongue. In some cases, there can be unusually brittle fingernails or an abnormal curling and softness of the nails called spooning.
Your doctor will ask about your diet and symptoms, including any signs of abnormal menstrual, rectal or urinary tract bleeding. Your doctor will examine you to check for unusual paleness in your skin and fingernails, and for other nail abnormalities. He or she may examine your rectum to see whether blood is being lost in the gastrointestinal tract.
The main test used to diagnose iron deficiency is a blood test called a complete blood count (CBC). If there is still doubt about the cause of anemia after a CBC, further testing may include checking the blood levels of iron and ferritin, a protein that binds iron in the blood, which may more accurately reflect the body’s iron levels.
When abnormal iron loss is suspected because of bleeding, additional tests will be ordered to check for blood in the stool or urine, and to identify the cause of the blood loss. In women with abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding, a full gynecological exam and often other tests may be necessary.
Expected duration
Iron deficiency will last as long as its cause persists. Iron supplements taken by mouth begin increasing the body’s production of red blood cells within three to 10 days. Iron usually needs to be taken for many months to bring the levels back to normal.
Prevention
You can prevent iron deficiency by eating a well-balanced diet that includes lean meat, green vegetables, beans, fruits and whole grain bread. Pregnant women and growing children are especially susceptible to insufficient dietary iron intake. Pregnant women usually are advised to take an iron supplement.
Treatment
Iron deficiency usually is treated with iron tablets, syrups (for children) or injections. If iron deficiency was caused by abnormal blood loss, the cause of bleeding also must be diagnosed and treated.
When to call a professional
Call your doctor whenever you have any of the symptoms of iron deficiency anemia. If you have abnormal bleeding, such as blood in your stool or excessively heavy menstrual periods, call your doctor immediately.
Prognosis
After about six months of daily iron tablets, the body’s iron stores usually will return to normal in an average adult who has had an iron-poor diet. When this doesn’t happen, it is often because the person has not taken iron tablets as directed or because iron loss due to abnormal bleeding exceeds the amount of iron taken in. Many people stop taking iron tablets because iron irritates the gastrointestinal tract or causes constipation.
By: Lisa Cornelius Assistant Golf Professional Heron Lakes
What is golf etiquette? Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced player, etiquette is crucial and understanding it will help you to be a better player. I will touch on a few of the key areas of etiquette and give you some insight into achieving a more enjoyable, faster round of golf.
1. Ready golf: Ready golf helps us to keep the group and the round moving at a consistent pace and not holding up to others. Be aware of what others in your group are doing. Are they in trouble, looking for their ball, etc. ... if so, let them know that you are ready to hit and proceed. If you are first to the tee box and the others in your group aren’t ready, let them know you are ready and will go ahead and hit. The most important part of ready golf is being ready to hit when it is your turn. You should have your yardage and club selection pre-determined by the time it is your turn to play.
2. Keep pace: Like ready golf, you always want to keep up with the group ahead of you. This ensures
you are not delaying or causing the group behind you to wait. If you are struggling on the hole, sometimes it is best to pick-up to not delay others. Unless it is a tournament, you will have to play and do your best to catch up. Always be aware and respectful of others and do your part to play in a timely manner.
3. Let faster groups play through: If you do fall behind in the round and are struggling to keep up, it is proper etiquette to let the group behind you play through.
4. Repair divots and ball marks: Divots are made on the tee boxes and fairways, and ball marks are made on the greens. It is proper etiquette to repair yours and possibly one or two others. This will help the golf course maintain its condition and ensure the groups playing behind you do not have to play out of your divots.
5. Maintain a quiet demeanor: Be aware of your playing partners and their shots, remain quiet or speak in a low tone if they are putting or hitting a shot.
6. Know the rules: Knowledge of rules will help you to be a faster and more prepared player. The USGA has rules book available to purchase online
and is something every golfer should carry in their bag. Rules are ever changing, but most remain the same, and it would benefit you greatly to read through it.
These are just a few of the golf etiquette guidelines, but they are some of the most important. Etiquette is crucial to your game and development and will help you to be a better player.
By: Daniel Yoder Head Golf Professional
Golf is often thought of as a warm-weather sport, but for dedicated players, the colder months provide a unique challenge and a chance to extend their time on the course. While colder temperatures can affect your equipment, body, and overall game, with the right approach, you can still enjoy golf during the chillier seasons.
Adjust Your Equipment
Cold weather impacts golf balls and club performance. Golf balls tend to lose compression in colder air, which can result in shorter drives. Consider using a low-compression ball designed for softer impacts to maximize distance in cooler conditions. Additionally, keep your golf balls warm by storing them in your pocket or a heated pouch before use.
Your club selection may also need adjustment. Cold air is denser than warm air, so your shots won’t travel as far. Be prepared to club-up, choosing a longer club than usual to compensate for lost yardage.
Staying warm without restricting your movement is crucial. Layering is the key to comfort and performance. Start with a moisture-wicking base layer to keep sweat off your skin, followed by a warm mid-layer such as a fleece or sweater. Finish with a windproof and waterproof jacket to shield you from the elements. Opt for thermal gloves and wear a beanie or hat to retain body heat, as much of it escapes from your head.
Footwear is equally important. Cold, damp ground can make the course slippery and uncomfortable, so invest in waterproof golf shoes with good traction. Thick, moisture-wicking socks can also keep your feet warm and dry.
Cold weather tightens muscles and increases the risk of injury, so a thorough warm-up is even more critical. Take extra time to stretch your shoulders, back, and legs before heading to the first tee. Use
practice swings to loosen up and build momentum. If possible, arrive early to hit a few balls at the range to acclimate to the conditions.
Cold weather affects the course as much as it affects you. Greens may be firmer, making it harder to stop the ball, and fairways can be wet or frosty, reducing roll. Focus on accuracy over power and prioritize clean, solid contact. Shorten your swing slightly to maintain control, as cold muscles can lead to mishits.
Colder weather can make the game more challenging, but it’s also an opportunity to improve your skills and mental toughness. Courses are often less crowded in the off-season, allowing for a more relaxed pace and time to experiment with your game.
With the right preparation and mindset, golf in colder weather can be just as enjoyable as during the warmer months. Embrace the challenge, stay warm, and keep swinging!
Submitted by Nancy Will
Arizona State Medallion Tournament
Jan Mitchell (low gross) and Joyce Shepp (low net) represented Coyote Run Women’s Golf Association in the 2025 State Medallion Tournament held at Oakwood Country Club, Sun Lakes, AZ on January 12, 2025. A local club’s State Medallion qualifiers (low gross and low net) are determined based on their best results 2 out of 4 scheduled play days. CRWGA is proud to be represented by these two outstanding players!
Team Mitchell/Shepp 2025 CRWGA State Medallion Representatives
Advertiser Appreciation
As our CRWGA golf season is now in full swing, we would like to thank the following businesses for participating in our 2025 Advertising Program (as of January 9, 2025). We highly value their support and promote the use of their products and services as first choice. A big thank you to our advertisers!
• A&S Window Cleaning
• AZ Premier Catering
• Action Golf Carts
• Arizona Golf Cart Repair
• Ashdown Remodeling, LLC
• Advanced Spine & Rehab PC
• Big O Tires
• Box-N-Mail
• Buccaneerz BBQ
• Banner Health Medical Center/Heart Hospital
• Chambers Foot & Ankle
• Crockett Dental
• Desert Hearing Care, Part of the Beltone Hearing Care Network
• Double H Heating & Cooling
• Fast Signs
• Gloss Window Washing & Handyman Services
• Harrison’s Carpet & Tile Cleaning
• I.T.M. Thai Massage
• Jack’s Painting & More
• Phoenix Health Insurance
• ReMax Classic Leisure World
• Rosati’s Pizza
• S&D Nails & Spa
• Scott Dentistry
• Stewart Painting & Roofing LLC
• Streamline Construction, LLC
• Sun Belt Remodeling
• SUNMED Your CBD Store
• Tera Fe Medical Spa
• Town Square Dental & Orthodontics
• Willis Painting
We would also like to thank Jeanne Gardin and Bobbie Stearns for their hard work coordinating this important initiative over the past several years for the CRWGA.
Submitted by Mary Paulson
On December 15, the Women’s 18Hole Golf Club hosted a Christmas party for the Ladies 9 and 18 hole leagues. We enjoyed a good meal, fun game of golf and a social with gifts for everyone. Thank you, Women’s 18-Hole for your wonderful hospitality!
Golf Results
December 6, 2022 (T-E-S-T)
1st place at 31 - Carla Wizniak, Marcia Steele, Peggy Babb, Janet McMaster
2nd place at 34 (Scorecard Playoff) - Jan Wahl, Debbie Beardsworth, Connie Richert, Mary Haas
3rd place at 34 - Jan Rydalch, Bev Dillon, Trudy Artz, Pat Connelly
4th place at 35 (Scorecard Playoff) –Cheryle Wenck, Pam Moore, Kay Anderson, Terri Goade
December 13, 2022 (Step A-Side Scramble)
1st place at 20.75 - Karen Jacoby, Lyn Erickson, Lynn Peters, Kris French
2nd place at 21.25 - Carol Silver, Debi Budvarson, Kay Richey, Susan Paitel
3rd place at 22.25 - Debbie Beardsworth, Janet Robinson, Bev Byrd, Pam Gass
3rd place at 22.25 – Jan Rydalch, Marilyn Weber, Peggy Babb, Sheri Chrouser
December 20, 2022 (3 Little Pigs/1 Net)
1st place at 12 - Debbie Beardsworth, Bev Byrd, Xenia Johnston, Denise Haala
2nd place at 13 - Betty Horner, Janet Robinson, Peggy Babb, Susan Paitel
3rd place at 14 - Cheryle Wenck, Jane Cox, Nita Calow, Terri Goade
4th place at 15 -Anne Manikel, Lois Stockson, Sharon Cziok, Sheri Chrouser
December 27, 2022 (Cha Cha Cha)
1st place at 51 - Betty Horner, Jane Cox, Cheryle Wenck, Karen Jacoby (Blind draw)
2nd place at 55 – Janet Robinson, Lyn Erickson, Nita Calow, Mary Haas
3rd place at 58 (Scorecard Playoff) – Anne Manikel, Bev Byrd, Kay Anderson, Sheri Chrouser
Upcoming tournaments include Member-Member on January 17, Combined Championship on February 21 and 28, League Invitational on March 14, Eclectic Tournament on March 21 and 28 and Fun Day on April 11.
Submitted by Jeanne Gardin Publicity Chairperson
The Christmas Party for the Ladies 18 Hole Golf Group was a huge success!
A very special “thank you” went out to Cleo Peterson who chaired the event and all those who helped her with the many tasks involved. The decorations were outstanding and all the participants joined in the fun with their decorated hats and Christmas finery. Our golf game for the day involved challenges on many of the holes to make it a fun day. Thankfully we were able to enjoy a wonderful lunch which supplied more than adequate sustenance to provide us energy on the links! Due to the generosity of our members, along with the Ladies 9 Hole Golf Group who joined us for the day’s events, we were able to provide well deserved Christmas gifts to the staff in our Pro Shop. At this writing we are all looking forward to the CAN-AM Tournament scheduled for February 6th. There is fierce competition between the Canadian and American women on this day, and we all look forward to the fun challenge! Look for the results in the next edition of the Leisure World News. The results of our President’s Cup taking place on February 20th and 22nd will be published in the April Edition. Our March games are: Chapman (2 person alternate shot) on 3/6; Best low gross and low net on 3/13; Fun Day on 3/20; and O.N.E.S., best low net on 3/27.
For more information about our group and/or how to join, please call our Membership Chairperson, Penny Dixon at (587)987-2405.
JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2025
Hello LW Readers,
Well, another year has passed, and the Coyote Run Men’s Club is looking forward to another banner year. Coming events are the Member-Member team match play January 13, 16, and 17. It’s a lot of fun, and you do not have to be a great golfer to enter and have fun and even win!
The Apache Wells home-and-home match will run January 21 and 23. Please sign up in the back room of the members’ lounge by January 16. Remember, you can enter as a single, and our pro shop guys will pair you up. One of our big tournaments is the Member-Guest, happening February 6 and 7. It is always our best-attended event, so sign up as soon as the sheet comes out in mid-January. On February 16, we have a fun tournament where the ladies square off against the men, and it is always a closely contested match.
The Club Championship will start its three-day test on March 3, with rounds two and three on March 5 and 6. Again, you don’t have to be the world’s best golfer to enjoy it (after all, I regularly enter), as there usually is six or seven flights, depending on the number of golfers. There will be lots of advance notice when the sign-up sheets come out.
Meanwhile, please visit our website at www.lwcrmc.com to get additional details about anything Men’s Club. Cheers. Keep your head down and follow through, and your game will be better than mine.
Rod Spooner
Submitted by: Don Paulson
Welcome back to all our returning league members as well as welcome to our new league members. We are always looking for new members, so if you are interested in joining us, please contact Joe Vitetta at 2013joeyv@gmail. com. Remember, you do not have to commit to playing every week or playing in both leagues. The procedure is to sign up at the clubhouse each week for whichever day you are interested in playing.
December League Play Results
1st Place at 107 – Bruce Rodabaugh, Denny McKay, Vern Monson, Ken Dryden
2nd Place at 109 – Bill Funke, Ben Boss, Dean Gray, Jim Nell (BD)
3rd Place at 112 – Ken Steele, Dave Babb, Wayne Richert, Bill Klepacki
4th Place tie at 113 – John Fleming, John Mullen, Kevin Bishop, Rod Bay, Don Paulson, Virgil Knapke, Mario Lachance, Dave Foley, Greg Peterka, Bob Richey, Tim Bauer, Larry Schmitt
December 9, 2024 – 1 Net, holes 1-6 / 2 Net, holes 7-12 / 3 Net, holes 13-18
1st Place tie at 108 – Shane Budvarson, Dave Babb, Wayne Richert, Rod Bay, Ken Dryden, Larry Ziehm, Kevin Sorensen, Larry Schmitt
December 2, 2024 – 2 Net
3rd Place at 112 – Tom Markley, Barry Budvarson, Tomy Mitchell, Jim Nell
4th Place tie at 115 –Greg Peterka, Bill Dalling, John Erickson, Dean Gray, John Fleming, Vern Monson, Ken Steele, Bruce Rodabaugh
December 16, 2024 – 1 Net, holes 1-9 / 2 Net, holes 10-18
1st Place at 69 – Jeff York, Virgil Knapke, Wayne Richert, Kevin Sorensen
2nd Place at 73 – Bill Funke, Mario Lachance, Dave Foley, Tim Bauer
3rd Place tie at 77 – Ted Jackson, Bob Richey, Don Steffan, Dean Gray, Ben Boss, John Dailey, Bill Klepacki, Bruce Rodabaugh
December 23, 2024 – 1 Net Even / 2 Net
Odd
1st Place at 75 – Ted Jackson, Wayne Richert, Tim Bauer (BD), Larry Ziehm (BD)
Greene, Herb Fish, Don Paulson, Kevin Bishop, Bill Dalling, Ken Steele, Larry Ziehm
Submitted by: Don Paulson
Welcome back to all our returning league members as well as welcome to our new league members. We are always looking for new members, so if you are interested in joining us, please contact Joe Vitetta at 2013joeyv@gmail.com
Remember, you do not have to commit to playing every week or playing in both leagues. The procedure is to sign up at the clubhouse each week for whichever day you are interested in playing.
December 5, 2024 – 3 Net
1st Place at 92 – John Dailey, Barr Connelly, Joe Vitetta, Gino Vitetta
2nd Place at 94 – Bill Funke, Mario Lachance, Larry Ziehm, Gary Byrd
3rd Place at 95 – Rich Mann, Wayne Richert, Don Paulson, Roger Dillon
4th Place at 96 – Dan Dehne, Bill Dalling, Bruce Rodabaugh, Wayne Dixon
December 12, 2024 – 1 Net
1st Place at 25 – Bill Funke, Barr Connelly, Wayne Richert, Roger Dillon
2nd Place tie at 26 – Ben Boss, Dan Berg, Kevin Sorensen, Mike Anderson, Bill Brayton, John Dailey, Jim Dillon, Bruce Rodabaugh
4th Place at 27 – Jeff York, Robert Strief, John Erickson, Bob Richey
December 19, 2024 – 1 Net Even / 2 Net Odd
1st Place at 31 – Wayne Richert, Don Paulson, Gary Byrd, Jim Nell (BD)
2nd Place at 34 – Jeff York, Bill Klepacki, Bruce Rodabaugh, Larry Miller
2nd Place at 76 – Ben Boss, Greg Peterka, Bill Klepacki, Gary Byrd
3rd Place at 77 – Jeff York, Barry Budvarson, John Mullen, Bob Richey
December 30, 2024 – 2 Net
1st Place at 99 – Ted Jackson, Doug Atnip, Jim Nell, Rod Bay
2nd Place at 106 – Shand Budvarson, Mario Lachance, Kevin Sorenson, Bruce Rodabaugh
3rd Place tie at 107 – Bill Funke, Jim
3rd Place at 35 – Ben Boss, Robert Strief, Duane Dehne, Jim Nell (BD)
4th Place at 36 – Dan Dehne, George Chrouser, Larry Ziehm, Joe Miola
December 26, 2024 – 2
1st Place Tie @ 78 – Shane Budvarson, George Chrouser, Wayne Richert, Ken Steele, Rich Mann, Barr Connelly, Dave Foley, Bruce Rodabaugh
Caregivers of loved ones who have any form of dementia or Parkinson’s, we have an outstanding support group for you right here in Leisure World!! We meet every third Wednesday of the month from 10:00-12:00 in the Queen Card Room at Rec 1 next to the woodworking shop. We have many new members of our group, and know they will learn from the oldtimers, as well as share their experiences for the benefit of all.
As a caregiver, you don’t have to face this responsibility alone. If you need information and reassurance, our group provides a supportive environment where you can share your questions and concerns. We learn from one another.
We hope you’ll join us in the Queen Card Room on Wednesday, February 19 at 10:00. We always have some sweet treats to enjoy. For more information, please contact Vicki Jensen at 480-369-1466 or vicnal7@gmail.com.
Submitted by Molly Brenza
The East Mesa Branch of the AAUW will meet for our next general meeting on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Join us at 1:00PM for social time with our business meeting starting at 1:30PM. Our speakers will be discussing life story writing as part of the AAUW “We Made History” program. Members will participate in remembering their work and personal experiences in the realm of changing the world. The meeting will be extended to 3:30PM to give all the time and opportunity to join in.
The March general meeting will be on Saturday, March 1, 2025 for a special event at 10:00AM to 2:00PM in the Ballroom of Rec 1. Please note the change of day and time. Our presentation will be Quilting in America and the impact on our society. Penny Bose is our featured speaker and is an award winning quilter from Chandler. We will displaying photos of quilts from Hawaii, and Native American and Slave quilts and the stories of how
they are part of our history in America. Quilts from our members that have a story will also be shown. Members of the public are invited to attend and learn about our East Mesa Branch of AAUW.
Each year, this East Mesa Branch of the AAUW supports 12 local women scholars through full scholarships to 2 and 4 year colleges. The group meets once a month for a general meeting on the first Wednesday of the month in the Rec. 1 Clubroom. General meetings include social gathering as well as a presentation from a speaker on varied topics pertinent to women and education. Special interest groups update members on their current activities.
For membership information, please call Betsy Flaten at 218-491-4777, Elaine Prom at 480-207-0655 or visit our website at: https://eastmesa-az.aauw.net.
The fun continues in the poolroom where you can learn the games, improve your skill, and meet other funloving people like yourself. The room is open from 6:30 AM until 10:00 PM for free play.
Tournaments for Club members are almost daily:
• Mondays at 6:30 PM: 1-15 version of 8-ball.
• Tuesdays at 12:30 PM: 9-ball
• Thursdays at 12:30 PM: 8-ball.
• Saturdays at 12:30 PM: 8-ball.
All tournaments are coed. All tournaments are six games long. In each of the games you are assigned a different partner selected randomly so by its end you will meet lots of people and possibly win some money.
Keep checking our bulletin board for all our other activities. We are here to have fun.
Submitted by Carolin Lowy
On Thursday mornings starting at 8:30 a.m., a group of friendly ladies meet to enjoy games of regular pool and 9 ball.
We invite any lady who has picked up a cue stick or would like to learn the basics of the game. As with anything, practice helps a lot!
The billiard room here at Leisure World has a good selection of cue sticks. The only thing missing is you! So come on by.
Carolin Lowy Manor 259, 480-641-4626
Submitted by Kris Pillar
The Dakota Club is a place for Leisure World residents with ties to North & South Dakota to get together for dinner and conversation. We typically meet on the third Thursday of each month; November through April. The February dinner for the Dakota Club will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Save the date and watch for emails in early February with details about the meal, time, location and registration information. We look forward to seeing you on Feb. 20th. Officers are President, Ron Baranko; VicePresident, Maxine Beckwith; Treasurer, Dennis Rohde; Secretary, Kris Pillar. Please contact an officer if you have any questions or suggestions. (Find their numbers in the LW Directory.)
Submitted by Valerie Wendt, Secretary
Greetings Leisure World Democrats and Independents!
I’m happy to report that the democratic Club is off to a great 2025 Start! We had a great turnout at the January General Meeting. Our speaker reported on the incredible success of Mesa Gateway Airport, and the many businesses that are thriving on their campus. However, you’re likely more interested in what we have in store for all in February. Our speaker will be Barrett Marson, of Marson Media. He has been actively employed at City Hall, the AZ LEGISLATURE, as a mainstream Republican; he has been a reporter for the East Valley Tribune, as well. His business specializes in public affairs and political campaigns.
Please note that this FEB. meeting will be an EVENING meeting. It’s scheduled for THURSDAY, FEB. 13 at 7:00 pm. Please plan to arrive at 6:30, for sign in and socializing with neighbors.
The location will be the same, The CLUB ROOM.
We really hope that the many residents who work daytime hours, will join us on Feb.13th, at 7 PM.
We will see you on that February Evening!
Our group has suffered a setback with the cancellation of the post. I have a whiteboard and flyers in the Recreation office listing the outings and trips as they come up with my name and contact information. Moving forward, if I do not get a call or message from you to join us and/or you do not get a confirmation reply from me, you have not been added. Many of my events require correct head counts for our reservations.
For December, we had a busy month: We had a fantastic night at the Mesa Art Center with Chip Davis’s Mannheim Steamroller as he celebrated 50 years of incredible Christmas music.
Next, we did the group favorite of heading back to Singing Panda, as Carla Denis wowed us with her powerful voice and variety of rock and soul hits.
We then moved on to Chandler for a tour of Bethlehem as we walked through the grounds which told the story of Christ’s birth with puppet shows photo ops and actors at the shops of Bethlehem.
We finished the month off with our second year of Tuba Christmas at Tempe Marketplace. These are all instruments from the tuba family that gather from all over Arizona, with approximately two hours of practice before playing their Christmas concert. The ages of the performers vary from seven to 80, with one performer from Edinburgh, Scotland.
Submitted by Shelly Begel
Investment Club of Leisure World (aka San Tan Investment Club) is a closed end mutual fund of one quarter of a million dollars. It consists of blue chips and other stocks (Total earnings for 2024 were just over 22%).
Each member has an interest according to the amount of their deposits and contributions. There are no membership fees to join, but there is a minimum contribution requirement of $25 per month, which is $300 annually, which is required, starting when you join. This entire amount goes to your part of the club portfolio.
We recommend you attend a meeting or two as our guest, to see how we do it, and have your questions answered. Our concept is to exchange ideas with others and to learn more about investing in the stock market.
We meet the third Thursday of each month, in season. We are meeting at the Internet Oasis, at 1 p.m. for between 1 and 2 hours. Please join us on February 20, 2025. If you cannot attend the meeting in person, you are welcome to join us virtually.
For more information before the meeting, you can contact our president, Alan Forbes, 808-497-8109. You can call, text, or email Alan at johnalanforbes@yahoo. com. You can also come to the meeting on February 20th. Don’t forget our location, which is in Rec 1, on the corner near the Recreation office. Come check us out at 1 p.m. in the Internet Oasis.
for men and women. We meet every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in the Theater during the months of November – April. This year we are studying the Book of Isaiah, which sometimes has been called “The Little Bible,” as it addresses all the major themes found in the 66 books of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Study materials are provided, but please B Y O B - Bring Your Own Bible. On Thursday, February 27, we will have Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. in the Lakeside Clubhouse to be followed by a Valentine’s potluck. For any questions, please contact Mary Louise Hendricksen at 480-8322507, #823.
submitted by Charlene Ingerson graphic arts by Linda Weinstock
We’re so excited about the upcoming one-act comedies to be performed March 1-3. Both Radio Play Disaster, directed by Steve Hazelton, and Bad Auditions by Bad Actors, directed by Denise Haala are laugh-out-loud funny.
The cast members and directors have been hard at work rehearsing and adding their own physical comedy to make these scripts zing with even more humor. We think these plays and our performances may just be our best yet.
Plan now to save the date and invite your friends to join you. You’ll have three chances to see both plays performed.
• Saturday, March 1: 7:00
• Sunday, March 2: 2:00
• Monday, March 3: 7:00
Tickets are only $10 pp and available either in the Rec Office now or at the door. Wine, snacks, and a raffle will be available at the intermission as you mingle with friends and neighbors.
We are still looking for volunteers to help in the many other jobs needed to stage these productions. Have experience in applying makeup? Want to work in the front of the house taking tickets, handing out programs, or selling raffle tickets? We’d love to have you as part of our crew! Not only will you be part of an enthusiastic, lively group, but as a volunteer crew member you’ll also be able to see these fabulous comedies for free.
We’d be delighted to have you be a part of the Leisure World Community Theater group. Club dues are only $5. Try us out. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, February 19th at noon in the club room.
The Internet Oasis is open to all residents and guests
from 10am to Noon, Monday through Friday. There are 8 PC’s available for getting on the internet, and each is equipped with word processing and spreadsheet software. There are 2 printers that can produce both black/white ($0.10) and color ($1) copies and printouts from those computers and from your Android and Apple phones. Residents and guests can also bring documents on USB memory sticks to be updated and printed. New USB 64 Gig memory sticks can also be purchased at the Internet Oasis for $5. A monitor will be on duty during those hours to help with computer and phone-related questions and answers.
There are computer related presentations from 9am to 10am every Monday morning in the Rec 1 Theater, as well as iPhone workshops in the Rec 1 Theater at 9am every Tuesday. Watch class and presentation schedules on the LW-Post Facebook Page and in the LWCTC Display Case across from the Theater. Computer and Technology Club information and class/presentation schedules is also posted in the windows of the Internet Oasis.
Everyone is encouraged to join the Computer and Technology Club by dropping by the Internet Oasis between 9am and Noon, Monday through Friday. The cost is $10 per Manor in cash or check. Membership supports the various presentations and classes but is not required to attend them or use the Internet Oasis.
The Computer Club - Genealogy SIG (Special Interest Group) had a great turnout last month as people are beginning the 2025 New Year with renewed interest in finding their connection to ancestors long forgotten.
Genealogy SIG classes are held the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. in the Internet Oasis next door to Rec. 1 Ballroom. Handouts of the class information are provided.
Here is the class schedule for February:
• Feb 12 - Immigration records. Ports of entry, passenger lists, and naturalization records. Plus, we will touch on Blue Laws - or Sunday Laws.
• Feb 25 - Field trip to the Mesa Arizona FamilySearch Center.
Instead of flying two hours to Salt Lake City, Utah, for $240 round trip plus hotel stay and food costs and doing research at the Family History Library (www. churchof jesuschrist.org), why not join us as we carpool to OUR version of the very same in our own backyard?
We have a newly renovated Mesa Arizona FamilySearch Center located at 455 E. Main St. in downtown Mesa just 10 miles and 20 minutes down the road. The center is open Monday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and provides the same resources as the library in Salt Lake City, Utah, and doesn’t cost a thing but your time.
Computers, access to Ancestry, FamilySearch, and other genealogical search sites (if you want copies of records – you can either save them digitally, send them to yourself in an email, or print a copy) are all FREE! They have staff available to answer any questions or guide you to a starting point.
We will have a tour of the FamilySearch Center so you know all the resources available, or you can start right in by doing some research on your own.
Kim A. Hansen Manor 1135 kahansen58@gmail.com
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 fresh ideas for your retirement portfolio, bounce ideas/tips off others, experience an entertaining and social way to build your nest egg.
The Leisure World Investment Club has been educating members and residents about investing in the stock market and investing the assets of the partnership for the benefit of members/partners since 1987.
Members enjoy access to the resources and benefits derived from our affiliation with “myICLUB” and “Better Investing”.
We typically meet the second Wednesday of each month October through April and additionally as needed over the summer. Our next meeting will be held in the Theater Wednesday February 12, 2025 at 1PM MST.
Please contact Frank Jacoby (frankjacoby4@gmail. com) or 248-535-5456 for more information.
Our February meeting’s discussion segment will focus on “The Federal Deficit and Minimizing It’s impacts on You”.
The next meeting of the Leisure World PEO group is planned for Friday, February 7, 2025 in the Club Room. The morning will start with refreshments at 9 a.m., Meeting at 9:30 a.m. Hostesses for the meeting are Sylvia Parrish, Shirley Davis and Sherry Hurd. Our program for February will be given by Eunice Ketterling. She will present “Wonderful North Dakota!”. It is sure to be an exciting program!
We are planning a mid-winter party – Friday, February 21 5:00 p.m. in the Club Room. Look for more details via email! Our next D ’Vine Book Club will be February 26, 2025, at Sandra Lackore’s house (Manor 2330) at3:30 p.m. Our book will be It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover; discussion leader is Janice Dill.
All PEO’s living in Leisure World are invited to attend. We would love for you to join us. Janice Dill will be happy to answer any questions you might have about the Group. Her phone number is 920-860-0638.
together
Monday, March 17th (note day change to a Monday) Wear Green for St Patrick’s Day!
5:00 pm Rec 1 Ballroom $10 per person
Mark your calendars !! Back by popular request and your input, we are hosting a Trivia night !
Main course will be delicious Chicken (two types), and we are asking for potluck sides and desserts. Signup sheets will be at the ticket sales desk.
Tickets will be sold in the Rec 2 lobby on two days: Sunday, March 9th from 1-3 pm and Thursday, March 13th also from 1-3:00.
If these dates don’t work for you, please get in touch with Julie Shaughnessy. We would like a final headcount by March 15th, so no tickets will be sold at the door.
Everyone is welcome! See you on the 17th for a ‘MN’ St. Patrick’s Day celebration!
Julie Shaughnessy
612-867-6750
Linda Pratt 612-715-3171
As we RV’ers find our way back to the Valley of the Sun, another great year is before us and the Leisure Rovers RV Club wish to invite you to join us!
Our next club meeting is on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 5:30 PM in Rec 1. Ballroom. Feel free to visit as a guest with no cost or obligation. Dinner is free for guests.
The objective of our club is to “Promote fellowship for members through regular meetings, planned trips and social events”. If you have an RV and live in Leisure World, we would welcome an opportunity to meet you to see if Leisure Rovers appeals to you. Contact club President Kent Larsen via email at kentlarsen504@ gmail.com or phone/text at (605) 359-5914.
Not all who wander are lost! Safe travels!
SOLO: Stepping Out Lively Outlook
FEBRUARY 2025
• Tue. Feb. 4, Breakfast, Cafe, Rec. 2, 8 a.m.
• Thur. Feb. 6, Free lecture Superstition MT. Museum, 2 p.m.-3 p.m. on Spring Training Baseball in AZ.
• Mon. Feb. 10, Lunch, Cafe, Rec. 2, 11 a.m.
• Tue. Feb. 11, Breakfast, Cafe, Rec. 2, 8 a.m.
• Wed. Feb. 12, OOW Lunch Outside the Walls, Republic Empanada. Carpool Rec. 1, 11:30 a.m. reservations Sharon Gephart 602-790-5604.
• Thur. Feb. 13, Free lecture Superstition Mt. Museum, 2 p.m.-3 p.m. on Living in the Sonoran Desert.
• FRI. FEB. 14, HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY.
• Mon. Feb. 17, Lunch, Cafe, 11:00 a.m. Rec. 2.
• Thur. Feb. 20, POTLUCK, Rec. 1, Club Room, 5p.m.
• Bring a dish to share and $3 for expenses.
• Thur. Feb. 20, Free lecture Superstition Mt. Museum, 2 p.m.-3 p.m. on The Phoenix Sound.
• Tue. Feb. 25, Breakfast, Cafe, Rec. 2, 8 a.m.
• Thur. Feb. 27, Free lecture Superstition Mt. Museum 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Fashion in the Old West.
The Leisure World Shalom Group will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary this month with a special party for all its Paid members. Membership is only $15 for the year.
So, hurry and join so you can attend our “New York Deli Night”. Wonderful deli food will be served with a video presentation of the world of Deli’s in America. Although there is no cost for members, reservations must be made by February 12.
The Shalom Group is a social group with emphasis on Jewish culture and holidays. Anyone with an interest in Judaism is welcome to attend our meetings and join our group. We meet on the 3rd Sunday evening from October Through May. Summer activities are always planned, including potluck dinners, out to lunch days and afternoon movies followed by dinner in a local restaurant. For more information, call Neesa Galanti at 206-356-2727.
Submitted by Tish Murphey Happy 2025!
We had a great time at our meetings last year wrapping up with an informative tour of True Garden (a neighborhood small but delicious option for lettuce and other herbs grown there (located at the SW corner of Recker and University).
We had speakers who educated us about water use, tree trimming and what our future might look like if we don’t begin thinking about taking care of our landscaping now.
We had fun presentations by our own Sherry Rindels Larsen who always answers our planting and maintenance questions. We visited Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania (virtually), learned about growing and using herbs and “took a trip” through what the Arizona Worm Farm grows encouraging us to venture to the West side of Phoenix to see the gardens and meet the worms in person.
February’s meeting will bring David Morris to our meeting to talk about “Plants and People”- He is a Native American Botanist, and we will take a look at the cultivated and gathered plants used by the Native Americans in the Southwest. These plants have provided food, medicine and spiritual needs of the Sonoran Desert people since prehistoric times. This will be an informative and entertaining look at the ethnobotany of the Southwest.
SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. Pottery
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)
8:30 a.m. Glass Program (CER/SG)
9:00 a.m. Lawn Bowls Play (LBG)
9:00 a.m. Shuffleboard (SHB)
9:00 a.m. Pottery Class (POT)
9:00 a.m. Twiddlers (FA)
10:00 a.m. Computer Lab Open (CC)
11:30 a.m. Pop Country Line Dance (HPG)
12:00 p.m. Mah Jongg Madness (LC)
12:00 p.m. Pottery Open Studio (POT)
12:00 p.m. Mexican Train (LC)
12:30 p.m. ACBL Bridge (CLR)
1:00 p.m. Texas Hold’em (QCR)
1:00 p.m. Swim Exercise (PO)
6:00 p.m. Scrabble (LC)
6:30 p.m. Rubber Stamping (CER/SG)
TUESDAY
8:00 a.m. Table Tennis (PIMA)
9:00 a.m. Lawn Bowls Play (LBG)
9:00 a.m. Pottery Open Studio (POT)
9:00 a.m. Ceramics (CER/SG)
9:30 a.m. Big Band (HPG)
10:00 a.m. Computer Lab Open (CC)
12:30 p.m. ACBL Bridge (CLR)
12:30 p.m. Pinochle (QCR)
1:00 p.m. Hand and Foot (LC)
1:00 p.m. Swim Exercise (PO)
2:00 p.m. Water Volleyball (P)
3:30 p.m. Music Makers (MR)
6:00 p.m Dealer’s Choice Poker (NAV)
6:30 p.m. Men’s Poker (QCR)
7:00 p.m. Mah Jong (LC)
WEDNESDAY
7:00 a.m. Early Bird Stretch (BR)
8:00 a.m. Wednesday Coffee (CLR)
8:00 a.m. Yoga (PIMA)
8:30 a.m. Glass Program (CER/SG)
9:00 a.m. Shuffleboard (SHB)
9:00 a.m. Lawn Bowls Play (LBG)
9:00 a.m. Porcelain Painting (POT)
10:00 a.m. Computer Lab Open (CC)
12:00 p.m. Mexican Train (LC)
12:00 p.m. Happy Ladies Bridge (APA)
12:00 p.m. Pottery Open Studio (POT)
1:00 p.m. Swim Exercise (PO)
1:00 p.m. Cribbage (QCR)
6:00 p.m. Texas Hold’em (QCR)
6:00 p.m. Dealer’s Choice Poker (NAV)
6:00 p.m. Hand and Foot - Samba (LC)
THURSDAY
8:00 a.m. Glass Program (CER/SG)
8:00 a.m. Table Tennis (PIMA)
8:30 a.m. Ladies Billiards (B)
9:00 a.m. Lawn Bowls Play (LBG)
9:00 a.m. Pottery Class (POT)
9:30 a.m. Christian Fellowship (T)
9:00 a.m. Quilters (FA)
10:00 a.m. Computer Lab Open (CC)
12:00 p.m. Pottery Open Studio (POT)
1:00 p.m. Bridge Thurs Ladies (LC)
1:00 p.m. Dealers Choice Poker (NAV)
1:00 p.m. Mah Jongg (APA)
1:00 p.m. Swim Exercise (PO)
2:00 p.m. Water Volleyball (P)
4:00 p.m. Chess (QCR)
6:00 p.m. Rubber Stamping (POT)
6:00 p.m. Hand and Foot - Samba (LC)
6:30 p.m. Party Bridge (APA) 7:00 p.m. “l-15” tournament (B)
FRIDAY
7:00 a.m. Early Bird Stretch (BR)
8:00 a.m. Porcelain Painting (CER/SG)
8:00 a.m. Yoga (PIMA)
9:00 a.m. Shuffleboard (SHB)
9:00 a.m. Lawn Bowls Play (LBG)
9:00 a.m. Knitters & Crocheters (FA) 9:00 a.m. Open Studio (AS)
Art Assoc. – (AS) Contact: Billie Klaus, 970-231-4845
Open Studio: Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Jewelry and Lapidary (LAP) Contact: Dan Coulombe 479715-5826.
Photography Club (AS) Contact: Bob Bennett, 480-250-7127
Rubber Stamping (CER/SG) Contact: Mickey Dent, 480634-4574, Monday, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Knitters & Crocheters Contact: Carolin Lowy, 480-6414626 – Fridays 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. All interested knitters, beginners to experienced, join in. We teach beginners and help those who are having difficulty with a pattern, No charge.
Open Sewing Contact: Carolin Lowy, 480-641-4626 Open to all residents who do hand sewing.
Art Show: March 15
The Leisure World Art Association Spring Show will be held on March 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Leisure World artists and photographers are invited to submit entries at this time.
Work completed in watercolor, oil, acrylic, mixed media, computer digital art, colored pencil and drawn art, pastels, photography, three-dimensional work, and quilts may be submitted. To enter work, it must not have been shown in a previous Leisure World art or photography show. Exhibitors must belong to a specific club (see Entry Form) and must be a resident of Leisure World. There are divisions in most categories (e.g. beginner, intermediate, advanced) and there are specifications on the size of the work and how work is to be displayed. This information is located on the Entry Form.
Entry forms are located in the Art Studio. The Deadline for Entry is Saturday, March 1 at 12 noon. Specific directions for submittals are outlined on the Form. Generally, the entry fee is $10. You can enter up to 6 items (for Fiber Arts, 3 items) for that amount. The money is used to help defray the cost of the show. There will be a ‘hanging party’ on March 14. Exhibitors must bring their work to that event. Packets for display of the work will be given to the exhibitor.
ALL ENTRY FORMS ARE LOCATED ON THE COUNTER IN THE ART STUDIO which is located at Rec I. If you have any further questions, please contact any Art Board Member by phone or email.
Pillowcase Dresses Contact: Darlene Footh, 701-339-8491. 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.
Come join us or take a look on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. –11:30 a.m.
Their contact information is located in the Art Studio on a south wall closet door.
We know we’ll have a superb show featuring so many Leisure World artists of excellence! Get those Entries in!
Good news from the Ceramics Club!
We have all kinds of paints and brushes to use. We also have a large assortment of pieces to work on. Come in and take a look.
Hours for the club are Tuesdays from 9:30am to 11:30am.
For more information, call Linda Staveteig at 815385-3605.
Submitted by Gail Bowers
We have open workshops every Monday and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Stained Glass Class Thursday, February 6, 13, and 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Mosaic Glass Tuesday February 4 and Tuesday February 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Fussed Glass Friday February 7, 14, 21, 28. Tuesday February 18 and 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Our teachers or here until the end of the “season” and
Call: Linda Derback (President) at 303-913-2066 or Cheryl Lamers (VP) at 973-262-1898.
Porcelain Painting (POT) Contact: Edie Pearcy, 480-7340685 or Ginger Merkle, 303-988-6420. No teacher. No lessons. Work on your own. A semi-annual fee of $5 for firing. All China painters are welcome.
Open Studio: Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Pottery (POT) Contact: Judy Cooley, 512-470-9456
Open Studio: Sunday, Tuesday, and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Open Studio: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,12 - 10 p.m.
Firing & Unloading: Monday & Thursday
Class with instructor Larron Lerdall: Monday & Thursday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Glass Arts (CER/SG) Contact: Gail Bowers 480-577-6677.
Open Studio: Monday & Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Ongoing Classes for new artists
will return in the fall. Information will be posted for other upcoming classes.
Open workshop continues year around for all residents Stop in and see what our members are doing with glass and join one of our classes. Our teachers will teach you to score and cut the glass as well as designing beautiful items for your home or for gifts.
Stop by any Monday or Wednesday we would like to meet you and share our love of glass.
The quilters took a much-deserved break for the holidays. In 2024 we donated over 130 quilts to the following organizations: Jacob’ Mission, Family
Promise, the Child Crisis Center, and an Indian reservation, among other groups. This is a very busy group of ladies!
In February we will be very busy making a Quilt of Valor, fidget quilts for people with dementia, and having a color class. Whew!
Whether you are a novice or experienced quilter (or someone in between), join this friendly group of ladies on Thursday mornings from 9-11:30 in the Fiber Arts Room.
Questions: call Judy Kauth (757-651-5648) or Carol Stickney (847-951-6937).
The Leisure World Woodshop is open and active. All LW residents are welcome to join. All members may use our many machines and tools. The club sponsors classes in pen making, bowl making and general woodworking for all members. These classes will be available upon request. There are very capable instructors who are pleased to share their talents.
The club is also sponsoring an eight-week course in beginning woodcarving called Beginning Woodcarving 101. It starts on Thursday, Feb. 6th. Each class is taught by experienced carvers and lasts for three hours on consecutive Thursday afternoons. Tuition is $40 (plus the club membership of $20). Additionally, each participant will be expected to purchase their own carving tools. 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 information, call Bob Williamson 425-533-5777.
by Charlene Ingerson
Think you need expensive equipment to take great photos? Not necessarily true. On Saturday, February 15th at 10:00 in the Leisure World theater, professional photographer,
Jamie Link will be speaking on “Get Better Shots with What You’ve Got”. You’re invited to come to this free presentation. Jamie Link is a leading commercial photographer in Chicago and Phoenix known for producing stunning imagery. With a passion for travel photography and a background as a certified drone pilot, Jamie offers a unique perspective on his subjects through aerial photography and videography.
His work, including his drone photography, has been recognized with multiple awards. So in addition to Jamie’s thoughts on the best use of your present equipment, we’ll be treated to videos and discussion of drone photography as well.
Our annual Theme Within a Theme photo exhibition to be held in the Rec 1 classroom on Saturday, February 9th from 9 until 2. This year’s theme is “Something Blue”. Our photographers have each submitted a grouping of five photos with a single sub-theme to be judged. It’s always interesting to see the interpretation that each photographer brings and we’re expecting this exhibit to be quite versatile. We invite you to come and see as well as vote for your favorite photo and subtheme grouping. Results will be posted on our website: https://www.lwphoto.club.
Thank you to everyone who has already contributed to our ongoing campaign to raise $3000 to replace the 12-year-old projector in the Leisure World theater. We are proud to be raising matching funds for this much needed project. Our campaign will continue until the end of March. Any and all donations are deeply appreciated and can be placed in the Leisure World business mail box by the front desk (using the nearby campaign envelopes) or in the lockbox at manor 2312. Checks should be made payable to the Leisure World photo club.
We work with Samaritan’s Purse/Shoeboxes and church ministries who travel the world and who make the deliveries to those in need. Over the years, our group has sent thousands of dresses to Guatemala, Peru, Africa, Mexico and local churches who do outreach work with families.
We accept donations of fabric, pillowcases and sewing notions from quilting groups and individuals. Recently, we applied for a service project grant from Thrivent Lutheran Insurance and received $250, which we used to purchase elastic.
Come by the anniversary room on Mondays to check out the photos that show the delight of the kids when they are given dresses and shorts! Small acts of kindness bring so much joy to these kids in need.
For more information, please call Darlene Footh 701339-8491 or Joan Bishoff 701-200-8917.
Submitted by Carolin Lowy – Photo
Please if possible please include the photo with Caption “Nina on her prize winning bed, won at the Arts and Crafts Fair”.
The new year continues to find the Fiber Arts Studio busy with creative ladies and gents who enjoy working with needles, hooks, yarns, and fabric in a wonderfully warm atmosphere every Monday and Friday morning from 9 a.m. -11 a.m.
All residents and their guests are welcome to join us and to see what is happening.
We continue to create items for our various charitable projects, including hats and scarves for the homeless, teenagers, and folks who need a gift.
The Leisure World Photo Club meets each Saturday, 10-11:30, from October through March in the Leisure World theater. If you’re interested in learning more about taking great photos, you’re welcome to check us out. For more information, see our website: https://www.lwphoto. club.
Do you have a little extra time and enjoy sewing? Start sewing dresses and shorts for girls and boys in need.
Come by the Anniversary Room in Rec. 1 on Mondays from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and see how easy it is to get started. We supply a kit with directions, fabric and trim; take it home, sew it up. It’s that easy.
Throws of various sizes are donated to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy where facilities are kept at low temperatures. Each throw is created with love and care.
We accept donations of supplies, which will be put to good use. All kinds of yarn and embroidery supplies are great for us to use for the above-mentioned projects.
The bulletin board on the outside wall has a sampling of the latest creations.
Carolin Lowy Manor 259Peo 480-641-4626
Desert Belles are a group of women who love to sing in harmony. We meet every Monday, from 12:30-3:00 in the Music Room at Rec 2.
In January, we enjoyed getting back together after a 3 week break for the holidays. We’re working on our repertoire of songs for a final courtyard appearance March 10th. Stay tuned (we’ll try to, too)!
We are happy to welcome new members to our chorus; come to the Music Room at Rec. 2 (Mondays @ 12:30) and check us out!
If you have any questions, please contact Barb Carney at casey2duffy@gmail.com or call 480-650-9551.
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The Leisure World Dinner Club will have three dinner/shows for the 2025 season in Rec 2 Hopi/Pima rooms. For all dinner shows, doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6:00 p.m. and the show at 7:00 p.m.
Second dinner/show of the season will be held on Monday February 17, 2025 will be featuring pianist extraordinaire, and well-known, to Leisure World. Brady Goss bradygoss88@gmail.com
Third dinner/show of the season will be held on Monday March 3, 2025 will feature Crystal Stark with her infectious energy, beautiful smile and out-of-thisworld voice. crystalstarkmanagement@gmail.com WELCOME BACK
Submitted by John Andrews
The members of the Leisure World Big Band are rehearsing new tunes for our next dance scheduled for Sunday, March 9, at 2:30 p.m. at Rec. 2.
We always enjoy having the residents of Leisure World and their guests attending our rehearsals and dances. They are always welcome.
The Leisure World Big Band is also sponsoring the East Valley Pops Orchestra on Thursday, February 20, at 7:00 p.m. in Rec. 2. This organization consists of over 60 talented musicians including some residents of Leisure World. The performance this year will include pops and light classical selections as well as accompanying the Leisure World Choir. The cost is $10.00 each. Tickets are available at the Recreation Office or at the door. For more information, contact John Andrews at 660-541-2588 Manor 1465
Submitted by Allen Cziok
I hope you were with us in January as we kicked off 2025 with CITY NIGHTS as they treated us to their memorable and entertaining show. As usual, Premier Catering prepared a delicious dinner and served us at our tables.
Our next event, on Saturday, February 15th, will welcome the return of RHYTHM EDITION to the
Casual-Aires stage. We hope you will be there and enjoy the unique style and music repertoire of this talented group.
So, organize your tablemates and email casualairesreservations@gmail.com by February 5th to confirm you will be in attendance.
Not members? We invite all Leisure World residents to attend our fun-filled dances for only $50 per person or $100 per couple. Your evening will include dancing and listening to the best live bands in the East Valley as well as a delicious sit-down dinner. Contact our Reservation team as above for more details.
Submitted by Joyce Loland Leisure World Cloggers attended the 4th annual Let’s Clog workshop at Scootin’ Boots in January. The workshop was an enjoyable learning experience at all levels of clogging and provided a chance to meet cloggers from other dance groups in the area. Our own Dan Rowan and Cathy Martin provided part of the instruction.
Any winter visitors who missed January classes can easily start in February -- even Beginners, for whom the class is free if they see JP in the Fitness Center! Beginners just need to let Fran Dusek know they are coming by the Thursday before their Friday 11:45 Beginners class. Her phone is 602-684-9353. All clogging classes are held on Friday from 11:45-2:45 in the classroom next to the Fitness Center. Steps start “easy” and get progressively more difficult each hour. You can pay a drop-in fee of $5 an hour or pay $30 in the Fitness Center for a month of sessions.
Dan and Cathy also teach a more advanced clogging class on Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00 at Scootin’ Boots. The first hour is designed to take Intermediate Plus dancers into the flatfooting and buck steps taught in the second hour. Cost is $10.
Ginny Bartes offers recreational clogging on Monday evenings in the same classroom as classes offered through the Fitness Center. The schedule is 6:00--7:00 for Beginner Dances & Steps, 7:00--7:30 for Easy Level Fun Dances, and 7:30-8:30 Intermediate Dances. Cost is $5.
To see if clogging might be for you, feel free to drop in and observe any of the classes. You’ll find a very comfortable environment, lively music, and welcoming and supportive dancers. The exercise that your mind and body get through clogging is enjoyable!
Our rehearsals are well underway as we enthusiastically prepare for our upcoming concerts. Yes, concerts!
First, The East Valley Pops Orchestra is returning to Leisure World on the 20th of this month, and we’ve been invited to sing with them. Just imagine the wonder that will be created by 140+ instrumental and vocal musicians! The February 20th concert will take place in Rec 2’s Hopi Pima room at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $10.00 at the door.
Second, our spring concert, “Put a Little Love in Your Heart”, will feature songs made popular by pop and soft rock artists…Neil Diamond, Carole King, Bill Withers, James Taylor, and more.
Please note that due to a scheduling conflict, we’ll be performing on Friday evening, March 7th at 7:00 PM and on Saturday afternoon, March 8th at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the Rec Office and online at lwca.com, as well as at the door.
We always welcome new voices so if you want to sing, make new friends, and have a load of fun in the process, do contact our director, Donna Mahan, 217-720-7990.
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 Mary Cartner
When music calls to our souls, we each experience a unique subjective emotion spawned from qualia deep within. Dance is that personal physical expression, much like a fingerprint.
Two chances remain to exercise your singularity and come dance with us this spring. On February 22, we’ll be dancing in our finest formal attire to big band sounds by Swing Memories. Tickets for the dinner and dance are available through Joy (see below) for $100/ couple. Pamper yourself, yes, but also consider sharing that February evening of elegance with a guest couple. You’ll make their valentine’s month memorable.
The remaining dinner dance this spring will be on March 22, featuring the Howard Schneider Band. Members, please contact Joy to make your dinner selections.
Member suggestions for ideas and participation can be submitted to Jerry.
Visit the MSDC website: https://moonlightserenade. yolasite.com.
For membership / tickets contact: Joy: joyk3048@ gmail.com; or Jerry: jerrymundell45@gmail.com
Submitted by Mary Smith
Music makes your heart sing and puts a smile on your face. Discover the joy of playing with a group of musicians who play a variety of instruments. If you have not played for a long time, dust your instrument off join a group of fun-loving music players, and start tapping your toes.
We meet every Tuesday, in the Rec 2 Music Room from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Come visit and join in the fun.
For more information, contact Mary Smith, at 480288-1423 or email me at marykry95@gmail.com
Submitted by Kaye West
With more snow birds returning to Mesa, the “Round Dance Capital of the World,” January began with the Dancing in the Desert (advanced level) festival, with new teaches in the Slow Two-Step, Cha
Cha, and Rumba rhythms. Following that, besides the full weekly program (see rounddancing.azphx.com), there were two Sunday dance parties and the Escape the “Snow” Ball dinner dance (phase 3-soft 5), and ending with the annual Cactus Capers weekend (advanced level).
Also lessons for new dancers began in the Rumba, Jive, and Cha Cha rhythms. A new class in Bolero will begin on Friday mornings, February 21 (406-670-3210), and dancers may join the Jive classes on Wednesday nights (858-822-9981).
Even confident beginners (see Lessons at home.csulb.edu/~kwest > Walk In Dance Out) can consider attending the Mesa Magic Weekend (February 28-March 1 –406-860-8185) with teaches at the phase 2, 3, and 4 levels (with evening dancing open to all). This great opportunity allows dancers of all skill levels to dance together, for newer dancers to see what they can achieve as they continue their dancing, and for more advanced dancers to practice their technique!
Submitted by Mary Smith
Ukuladies and Gents are off to a great start this year and look forward to a very successful season. We welcome our new Ukulele players to the group. We are learning to “chuck” on our Ukuleles and if you don’t know what that means or you have always wanted to learn come join us.
We are also practicing to play during the sing-along with the Mixed Chorus for their Spring Concert.
We “just want to have fun” and if that is what you are looking for we invite you to join our group. We can help get you started.
We meet every Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 am. at Red 2 in the Music Room.
If interested, please contact Mary Smith for more information at 480-288-1423 or Mary Cox at 720-355-0889.
Submitted by Susan Strainis
All are welcome. Join us Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. in the Rec. 1 Ballroom.
More than 220 players will be competing at the Leisure World Pickleball Club’s 9th Annual Sanctioned Tournament, Thursday, February 13, through Saturday, February 15. For the first time, matches will take place on the new courts added last year, plus the eight additional courts, and will feature events for two age groups, 50-64 years old and 65 and up.
Stop by the Pickleball Complex (to the right of the Administration Building) to watch fierce amateur competition in one of the world’s fastest growing sports. Men’s doubles takes place Thursday; women’s doubles on
Friday, and mixed doubles on Saturday.
Even if you’re not into pickleball, there’s plenty to see and do. Visit displays by tournament sponsors which include active wear, health care and home improvement organizations. Take chances on gift baskets with restaurant and shopping gift cards, rounds of golf, liquor and wine, and other interesting items. There is also a daily 50/50 raffle and “money tree” raffle which last year was at least $300 per day. All raffles change daily.
A food truck will be on site each day: “Burgers Amore” on Thursday and Friday (13th and 14th) and “Queso” on Saturday (15th). The Pickleball Kitchen will also be available for soft drinks, ice cream bars and many other tasty treats—plus coffee for early risers!
With all the tournament activity, there will be no vehicle or golf cart access to the Administration Building parking lot or the pickleball complex from 12 noon Wednesday, February 12, through 6 am Sunday, February 16. Spectators and visitors can park on Leisure World Boulevard.
For more about pickleball at Leisure World, go to https:// www.lwpickleball.com/
On Sunday, February 2nd in a small Pennsylvania town, Punxsutawney Phil, that famous little groundhog will seek his shadow and let the world know if it’s to be more winter, or a much-desired Spring. But here in the West we look to the predictions of the National Weather Service for a month of cooler temperatures and hope they are correct. And what better way to enjoy the nice weather than getting outdoors to any of our Leisure World Gun Club’s regularly scheduled events. But “Oh, Shoot” you say, what if activities involving firearms are completely foreign to you? We welcome you to come and watch the regularly scheduled events. Members are always ready to
share their expertise in this fun and challenging leisure time activity
Our monthly meeting will be on Wednesday, February 5th at 7 p.m. in the Theater Room at Recreation Bldg. No. 1. (attendees are asked to bring 3 or more food items for donation to a local food bank.)
All the following scheduled events are held at the Rio Salado Sportsman Club, Usery Mountain Shooting Range, 3960 Usery pass Rd., Mesa.
February Events Schedule:
• RIMFIRE PISTOL; Wednesday, February 5th, Meet at the RSSC Pistol Bay by 7:00 a.m.
• SPORTING CLAYS: Thursdays, February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th. Meet at the RSSC Shotgun Range by 7:00 a.m.
• PRACTICAL PISTOL: Friday, February 28th, Meet at the RSSC Pistol Bay #2 by 7:00 a.m.
• GUN CLUB LUNCH: A monthly social gathering for members, their spouses and anyone who’d like to join us. It’s being held on the last Monday of the month, that would be February 24th at the Cozy Corner Cafe, 5901 E McKellips, Mesa. Meet by 11:30 a.m.
For any additional information, please contact Keith Hepler at KVHepler@gmail.com
The Tennis Academy is offering free tennis lessons for all residents. The academy meets every Wednesday from 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. on the tennis courts with the exception of holidays.
Start date: Jan. 8
End date: March 5
See you there!
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.
Poker Men’s (QCR) Contact: Jim Shields, 920-946-4793 Tuesday & Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Oct – May.
Texas Hold’ Em (QCR) Contact: Randy Rickert, 602524-2503 . Monday, 1:00 p.m. & Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. 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.
Euchre (APA) Contact Ted Jackson, 518-248-2052 Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. Oct – April.
Game Night (LC) Contact: Lillian Carlson, 480-290-2936 Every Friday, 6:00 pm. Year-round.
Hand and Foot Progressive: (LC) Contact: Lillian Carlson, 480-290-9396 . Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. Year-round.
Hand and Foot: Samba (LC) Contact: Lillian Carlson, 480-290-9396 . Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 6:00 p.m. Year-round.
Mah Jongg Madness (LC) Contact: Jan Biddle, 303-8817808 . Monday, 12:00 p.m. Year-round.
Mah Jongg (APA) Contact: Neesa Galanti, 206-356-2727. Tuesday 7:00 pm and Thursday 1:00 p.m. Year-round.
Pinochle (QCR) Contact: Jackie Anderson, 480-985-
8503 . Summer: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. Winter: only Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.
Scrabble (LC) Contact: Carolin Lowy, 480-641-4626 Monday, 6:00 p.m. Year-round.
Mexican Train/Dominos (LC) Contact: Theresa Cuocci
Play is every Friday night at 7:00 p.m. On-sets are 3 for $3; 6 for $6; and 9 for $9. Refreshments are served at the break. Water, ice, lemonade, coffee, popcorn, and pretzels. Play starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. Players may arrive at 6:00 p.m. to purchase onsets.
LW Bingo is for Residents and their guests 18 years of age and older. Our bingo games are for recreational play and not open to the public. The State does not allow alcohol to be present or consumed during our recreational Bingo games.
Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Game starts at 7:00 p.m.
Place: Rec. 1 Ballroom
Bunco meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month in the Club Room at Rec 1, all year round. It’s a very easy game to learn, so if you haven’t played before, come and try it. We start promptly at 6:30 pm, so please be there by 6:15 pm. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Our next game will be on Tuesday, February 4th. Please wear your name tag if you have one.
The cost is $3.00 per person and all money collected is paid out in prizes. Please don’t bring anything larger than a $5 bill as we may not be able to make change. For more information, call Laura Krever at 310-9168105 or Dana Bourque at 602-757-4348.
Polish Poker is still happening on the last Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Clubroom. The cost is $3, and BYOB with a chance to win our 50/50 raffle.
George Miller, Manor 1625, 774-275-4009
Submitted by Carolin Lowy
The Leisure World Scrabble Club welcomes all residents and their guests to evenings of spelling fun.
Where and when?
Lakeside Club House, Rec. 1
Every Monday evening at 6:00 p.m.
The club has everything on hand including game boards, official word lists, and dictionaries. Oh yes, we have candy, too.
We play for fun and enjoy not only Scrabble but the equally challenging game of Upwords.
Come and meet us and join in the fun.
Carolin Lowy, Manor 259, 480-641-4626
By Steve Becker
The finesse is a play that permits you to win a trick with a card lower than one held by an opponent. Under normal circumstances, a finesse has only an even chance of success. This probability is, of course, not to be sneezed at, but if an alternative play is available that offers better than a 50% chance, that play should be preferred to the finesse.
Consider this deal where West led the king of clubs against six spades. Superficially, the slam seemed to depend on a successful heart finesse, so declarer, after ruffing the club lead and drawing a round of trump, unwisely led a heart to the queen, losing to the king. He later lost another heart trick to go down one.
Actually, South had the slam in the bag from the word “go.” West’s king-of-clubs lead marked him with the ace as well, and this should have put declarer on the right track. Instead of pinning his hopes on the location of the king of hearts, South should have considered an entirely different approach that would have obviated the uncertainty associated with a finesse.
With the proper preparatory steps, South could have forced West to solve his problem for him. After ruffing the opening club lead and drawing trump, declarer cashes three diamonds, discarding the ten of clubs from dummy. He then crosses to dummy with a trump, leads the queen of clubs and discards the six of hearts on it.
West wins with the ace but is helpless. He must either lead a heart or yield a ruff-and-discard, so the heart finesse never enters the picture. By seeking an
By Ryan A. Berenz
Questions
1. In 1995, what Cle veland Indians slugger was cited for reckless driving after chasing teenagers who threw eggs at his house on Halloween?
2. What team spoiled the Miami Dolphins’ quest for a third-straight Super Bowl title in the 1974 AFC divisional playoff game remembered for its gamewinning “Sea of Hands” touchdown pass?
3. Name the two players who made up the Houston Rockets’ “Twin Towers” from 1984-87.
4. Molineux Stadium has been the home ground of what English Premier League football club since 1889?
5. Wh at now-ubiquitous device did driver Ray Harroun use on his Marmon
alternative to the finesse, declarer turns a 50% chance into a 100% certainty. (c)2025 King Features Syndicate Inc.
Wasp racecar instead of a “riding mechanician” when he won the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911?
6. K elsey Plum, who held the NCAA Division I women’s basketball all-time scoring record from 2017-24, played college basketball for what team?
7. What Hock ey Hall of Famer became the first goaltender to regularly wear a mask in NHL games when he did so during the 1959-60 Montreal Canadiens season?
Answers
1. Albert Belle.
2. The Oakland Raiders.
3. Ralph Sampson and Hakeem Olajuwon.
4. Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
5. A rear-view mirror.
6. The Washington Huskies.
7. Jacques Plante.
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• Lunchbox tip: Assemble your sandwich the night before (without veggies). Wrap in waxed paper and freeze. Add veggies and a condiment packet in a separate bag. Your sandwich will thaw by lunchtime and will stay cold!
• “Plant banana skins in your garden, just below the surface. They rot quickly and provide nutrients for growing plants.” -- A.R. in Ohio
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• When you get near the end of a roll of paper towels, save it to put in your car. Put together a kit to keep in the car with the following items: a small bottle of Windex or other cleaner, a squeeze bottle of water, some wet wipes and the short roll of paper towels. You will always be ready for a quick on-the-road cleanup.
• To kick the itch from bug bites, make a mixture of half lime juice and half water. Apply to bug bite on a soaked cotton ball.
• * Toothpaste works well as a silver polish. Wet your silver, plop a little non-gel toothpaste on it and rub gently with a damp, clean rag. Rinse well with a separate rag, and buff dry. Then just step back and let it shine.
• * If you’ve ever oversalted soup, don’t worry; here’s a great tip to recover your meal. Just cut a single potato into several large slices. Add them to the soup, and they will soak up the extra salt. Remove before serving.
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Marjory Lois Atkinson died November 14, 2024, at her home surrounded by several of her children.
Born in Bismarck on July 5, 1927, daughter of Mary Lois and Joseph Barth, Marge graduated from Bismarck High School in 1945. She attended the College of St Catherine, St Paul, MN for two years, then transferred and graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in Marketing. Marge returned to Bismarck and worked at Inga’s Dress Shop in downtown Bismarck. Her old high school friend, Myron Atkinson, came home from Law School and on that first date they both knew that they wanted to be best friends forever. Myron and Marge were married at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit on July 21,1951 and began a 66-year marriage adventure.
Marjory loved life. She was a strong and gracious presence at her husband’s side in community service, Republican activities, Bismarck State College, University of Mary, and as Baroness von Bismarck. She served as a Girls Scout Leader or Boy Scout Leader or wherever she could support her children. Marge and Myron traveled extensively to locations such as Europe, Egypt, the
Amazon Jungle, China, Russia, and Central America. Twenty plus years were enjoyed as winter residents in Leisure World, Mesa, AZ, where Marge was actively involved in the Mixed Chorus and playing Bridge.
Her passion and greatest enjoyment came from family. She and Myron had seven children who are Timothy (Faye), Bismarck, Sister Kathleen, Bismarck, Thomas (Robyn), Bismarck and Leisure World, Mesa, AZ, Patrick (Julie) Edina, MN, Elizabeth (Murray Wolf), Minnetonka, MN, John (Sharon), Mesa, AZ, and Paul (Lisa), Prior Lake, MN.
Marge is survived by their seven children and spouses and 17 grandchildren: Isaac Pavlicek, Shannon Johnson, Joshua Atkinson, Kelli Erdmann, Derek Atkinson, Scott Atkinson, Ernesto Atkinson, Andrew Wolf, Matthias Wolf, Sophia Wolf, Nicholas Atkinson, Christian Atkinson, Julia Atkinson, Marjorie Atkinson, Maria Thompson, Joseph Atkinson, and Michael Atkinson, and 8 great-grandchildren: Jordan Pavlicek, Jayda Pavlicek, Aurora Johnson, Aidan Johnson, Abigail Johnson, Barrett Erdmann, Briggs Erdmann, and Bowen Erdmann.
Marjory was preceded in death by her husband (2017), her parents, and her brother Glenn.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your batteries should be fully recharged by now, making you more than eager to get back into the swing of things full-time. Try to stay focused so that you don’t dissipate your energies.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re eager to charge straight ahead into your new responsibilities. But you’ll have to paw the ground a little longer until a surprise complication is worked out.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Rival factions are pressuring you to take a stand favoring one side or the other. But this isn’t the time to play judge. Bow out as gracefully as possible without committing yourself to any position.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Reassure a longtime, trusted confidante that you appreciate their words of advice. But at this time, you need to act on what you perceive to be your own sense of self-interest.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) You need to let your warm Leonine heart fire up that new relationship if you hope to see it move from the “just friends” level to one that will be as romantic as you could hope for.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) There’s still time to repair a misunderstanding with an honest explanation and a heartfelt apology. The sooner you do, the sooner you can get on with other matters.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Expect a temporary setback as you progress toward your goal. Use this time to reexamine your
plans and see where you might need to make some significant changes.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Some missteps are revealed as the cause of current problems in a personal or professional partnership. Make the necessary adjustments, then move on.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Jupiter’s influence helps you work through a pesky problem and allows your naturally jovial attitude to reemerge stronger than ever. Enjoy your success!
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Set aside your usual reluctance to change, and consider reassessing your financial situation so that you can build on its strengths and minimize its weaknesses.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Some recently acquired information helps open up a dark part of the past. Resolve to put what you’ve learned to good use. Meanwhile, travel plans continue to be favored.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Act on your own keen instincts. Your strong Piscean backbone will support you as someone attempts to pressure you into a decision that you’re not ready to make.
BORN THIS MONTH: You embody a love for traditional values combined with an appreciation of what’s new and challenging. You’re quite well-rounded.
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