Regular Weekly Meetings March 2023

Tuesday

Wednesday

BINGO’S Bringing the Party!!!

Play is every Friday night at 7:00 p.m. On-sets are 3 for $3; 6 for $6; and 9 for $9. Refreshments are served at the break. Water, ice, lemonade, coffee, popcorn, and pretzels. Play starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. Players may arrive at 6:00 p.m. to purchase on-sets; time to chat and mingle with friends and neighbors, before play begins.

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.

Date: Fridays, Mar. 3, 24, & 31 only this month. Mar. 10 in our 50th celebration (pg. ____) and Mar. 17 closed preparing for the Arts & Craft Fair on Sat. Mar. 18th (pg. ____)

Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Game starts at 7:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 1 Ballroom

Norma Buzzard Kjeldgaard 1928-2023

Norma Buzzard Kjeldgaard of Leisure World, Mesa AZ passed away on January 26, 2023, at the age of 94. She was born October 16, 1928, to John Carl Heck and Louella Mae Heck at the Navy Hospital on Guam. Norma earned her BA from San Diego State University in 1949 and her MA from Arizona State University in 1971. Norma attended 8 di erent colleges as she moved about with her military father and then her rst husband. While going to Stanford, she met Peter Kjeldgaard who many years later became her second husband.

Norma was a Special Education School Teacher and taught at 7 di erent school districts as part of military transfers with her two US Navy husbands. She was also an instructor at ASU. As part of her teaching, Norma published two children’s books.

After retiring to Leisure World, Norma was very active. She participated in the Lion’s Club and did quite a bit of volunteer work with them, the Low Vision Club, several Investment Clubs, and Card/Game Groups, and she was an o cer and president of her Leisure World District. She also served on the Leisure World Foundation Board.

After retirement, Norma and Peter spent their time traveling to the far corners of the world.

Norma is survived by 3 stepchildren: David Kjeldgaard, Karen Sellers, and Ned Kjeldgaard. She will be missed by all as she now resides in heaven with her parents, sister, 2 husbands, and son.

A celebration of life service was held at 11 a.m., Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation Chapel.

Dawn Pigman

Lorna Montzka 1938-2022

Lorna Montzka, 84, who lived in manor 1460 Leisure World, passed away with her family by her side on October 16th, 2022.

Lorna was born on September 13, 1938, to Merle & Geneva Shirk, and grew up in Bricely, MN. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees and began teaching in 1959 in Kimball, MN. ere she met fellow educator Carl Montzka, whom she married in 1960.

She taught until 1967 when life-threatening auto accident injuries left her with permanent physical challenges. She then left teaching but found new ways to serve the community. She taught Scandinavian needlepoint, held leadership roles in the United Methodist Church, served on the Region 9 Development Commission, and chaired the Blue Earth Public Library Board that oversaw the design of a new library still serving the town nearly 40 years later.

After Carl’s retirement in 1998, the couple wintered in Leisure World, where Lorna contributed her skills to iPad and computer craft groups and continued her love of reading and correspondence with family and friends. She and Carl enjoyed spoiling granddaughter June and chihuahua Ginger, and were big MN fans, rooting for the Vikings and Twins.

Lorna lived her life with determination, grace, and humor that made her an inspiration and joy to those around her. She is survived by her husband, Carl; son, Je ; and granddaughter, June.

Betty Ann Hanson 1931 - 2022

Aunt Betty was preceded in death by her lifelong friend, travel companion, and fellow teacher Clarice Gunderson. Betty was the youngest daughter of Anga and Anton Hanson, sister to James, Margaret, Bunny, Richard, Robert, and Rolland. She was a graduate of Grant High School in Portland and Paci c Lutheran University in Seattle.

Betty and Clarice met in college and remained housemates for 70 years. ey traveled the world, taught in Germany and Japan in the 1950s, and taught for another 20 years in Anchorage. eir later years were spent (with a little poodle) in Mesa, AZ, and Vancouver, WA.

Aunt Betty was active all her life. She believed in “doing the least” a play on the phrase “it’s the least I can do”. She was a devout Lutheran and gave generously to the church and other charities. She helped out when we were in need nancially, took us on vacations, and opened her home to us all; she was a sounding board and a friend. Her material and spiritual generosity knew no bounds.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held in the Portland/ Vancouver area.

Rob Strunk

1960 - 2023

A memorial service will be held for Dawn Pigman (LW 1251), on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 2122 S Gold eld Road, Apache Junction, AZ at 1 p.m.

Immediately following the service there will be a celebration of life gathering in the Family Life Center (next door) until 4 p.m. Lunch will be served and the Julie Lee Band will play some dance music just like Dawn would have liked. Bring your dancing shoes, visit with Gaylord and family and celebrate her life dancing as she always did!

For information and her obituary, please visit https://mountainviewfuneralhomeandcemetery.com/obituaries/ .

Rob Strunk, age 63, of Leisure World passed away on February 8th with his family by his side. Rob was very recently diagnosed with metastatic melanoma and fought a very brief but courageous battle.

Over the seven years Rob lived here in Leisure World he was fortunate to have made some truly wonderful friends through his love for the game of golf. ose friends stood by him until his very last day. Our family is forever grateful for the love, compassion, and words of encouragement which they graced Rob with during his illness.

Rob is survived by his mom Shirley Strunk, brother Gary Strunk (Julie), and sister Sue Kirkland.

At Rob’s request there will be no services held. Our family will be planting a tree in Rob’s memory somewhere on Coyote Run Golf Course at a future date.

HERE'S A TIP

By JoAnn Derson

•To store asparagus, trim the ends and wrap them in a few paper towels that you have dampened. Keep it in the fridge for two days max. This will keep it very fresh and tasty.

•“To stretch your food dollar -- especially now that the weather is colder, and soups and stews are daily fare -substitute peas, beans and lentils for meats whenever possible. Not only will this semi-vegetarian diet keep your food dollars down, it will make you healthier and it’s a more eco-friendly diet.” -- K.F. in Connecticut

• If you add dried fruit or raisins to your batter for cakes or muffins, roll them or shake them in flour first. This will prevent them from sinking down to the bottom of the pan.

• Bathroom fan reminder: When you leave your bathroom fan running excessively, you are pumping heat out of your house. Set a timer for 10 minutes maximum, and then turn it off.

• “Old pantyhose can be washed and cut up to use as stuffing for a toy. The same is true for other light materials. This can be a good way to get one more use out of something rather than putting it in the trash bin.” -- P.L. in Pennsylvania

• If your bathtub has a grainy or rough texture, try soaking the bath in vinegar, either by adding a large bottle to some water and plugging it up, or by laying down a towel and soaking it in vinegar. Scrub and remove.

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

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By Steve Becker