Leisure World News February 2024

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CONTACTING LEISURE WORLD

Leisure World staff is available by phone Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Please do not hesitate to contact us at 480-832-0000. Dial the extension for the department that will best address your needs.

For all emergencies, call 9-1-1 before notifying the LW Security Department at ext. 601.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS Find Penny the Swan

February Board and District Meetings All meetings subject to change. Updates will be provided.

Meetings Board of Directors Work Session Open Board Meeting District 1 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8

Date Time February 6 8:30 a.m.

February 21 1:30 p.m.

February 14 10:00 a.m.

February 13 4:00 p.m.

February 15 10:00 a.m.

February 13 1:30 p.m.

February 13 4:30 p.m.

February 15 4:30 p.m.

February 12 10:00 a.m.

NOTE CHANGE IN D-1, D-3 AND D-5 SCHEDULE

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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

Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC) meetings have been scheduled on the following dates: Thursday, January 11 - Queen Card Room • Thursday, January 25 - Club Room • Thursday, February 8 - Queen Card Room Thursday, February 22 - Queen Card Room • Thursday, March 14 - Queen Card Room • Thursday, April 11 - Club Room

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. The first resident to locate Penny and send us an email stating her exact location 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.

Wednesday Coffee

Meetings are scheduled from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. If there are any questions, please contact: Don Wodek, District 3 Chair, Leisure World Board Liaison to LRPC .

New Owner’s Capital Contribution Fee Vote to see if you win a prize, over 30 prizes available!

Three winners will be announced each week.

February 7, 1, 21, 28, 8-10 a.m.

Leisure World Wednesday Morning Coffee is open to all residents. The wonderful volunteers of the Wednesday Morning Hospitality Committee have been hosting this event for ten years.

Cast Your Vote Electronically!

This vote will ask residents to consider changing the way the New Owner’s Capital Contribution Fee is calculated, which will result in an increase to this fee.

How it Works Vote-Now sent residents an email invitation on January 18, 2023. Votes can be cast online or via phone. Ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 31.

Remember, only one vote and chance to win per manor!

Voting electronically, will take you less than a minute.

Just follow these simple steps.

1. Voters will receive an email invitation to vote in their personal email account. The invitation includes a link to our secure site with the voter’s personal registration code embedded. Once a ballot has been cast using this code, it will not work again.

2. Voter clicks the link in the email invitation. The ballot automatically loads in the voter’s browser. No password typing needed.

3. As soon as your vote is cast you will be instantly notified if you are a winner!

4. Upon submission, once the ballot is cast, their code will not work again.

5. During the Vote, Vote-Now will follow-up with

reminder emails to those that have not yet voted.

6. Members that do not use a computer may cast their vote by telephone. All submissions are tallied electronically.

Key Advantages Here are some of the advantages of voting electronically: • Ability to vote anywhere in the world.

• Automatic ballot counting for instant, accurate, anonymous, and secure results.

• Variety of voting options make it easy for residents to cast their ballot via the internet, calling toll-free hotline.

• Independent, experienced, and unbiased third party overseeing the vote .

• Certified results.

Leisure World cordially invites all New Owners to the Wednesday Coffee Chat. Visit with fellow residents and learn about Leisure World from a resident’s perspective. Join us for Coffee and light snacks in the Clubroom at Rec.1 just across from the Courtyard, every Wednesday from 8:00 to 10:00 am.

Our Community Manager Clark Collier will join us the first Wednesday of every month, so be sure to stop by and say hello!

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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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CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS Leisure World’s New Owner’s Capital Contribution Fee In January 2024, Leisure World Community Association will place the New Owner’s Capital Contribution Fee before manor owners for a vote. 55+ communities are becoming a competitive market and Leisure World must continue to remain relevant with new and updated amenities; therefore, investment in our beautiful community is necessary.

This vote will ask residents to consider increasing this fee. In anticipation of questions you may have regarding this proposed change, we have prepared information that will assist you in making an educated, informed decision before you vote.

What is the New Owner’s Capital Contribution Fee? It is a fee charged by Leisure World at the close of escrow on a home sale. This fee is the buyer’s initial investment into Leisure World. There is no cost to the seller, unless negotiated otherwise, and the fee helps fund the amenities that our residents enjoy.

What is the current New Owner’s Capital Contribution Fee and what is the proposed amount?

• Currently the fee is $2,000.00, which has not seen an increase in 18 years.

• The average cost of a house in the Phoenix-MesaChandler area 18 years ago was $252,000. In 2022, that average home cost had increased to $505,000.

While prices doubled, the New Owner’s Capital Contribution Fee has remained the same, hindering our competitive edge in a booming market.

• The proposed new amount would be $4,000. A multiplier of the HOA fee was originally proposed,

(10 x Base Fee = $3,530) however; after much feedback, a fixed amount of $4,000 was decided upon. This amount would remain the same until voted on by residents in the future.

I do not remember paying this fee when I bought my house, is this something new?

No. The New Owner’s Capital Contribution Fee has been paid on all home purchases during the closing process since the 1980s.

Do other HOA communities charge this fee?

Yes. It is standard for HOA communities to fund improvements to common property used by residents.

In doing research, you will find investment fees are higher than our current New Owner’s Capital Contribution Fee in many communities with similar amenities.

Will this fee affect the sale of my home?

No evidence could be found that increasing a New Owner’s Capital Contribution Fee will negatively affect the sale of a home. In fact, a higher New Owner’s Capital Contribution Fee could add value to the community.

Can the New Owner’s Capital Contribution Fee be financed with a mortgage?

Yes, as with any closing costs, the buyer can negotiate these fees into the home purchase price.

Why is the New Owner’s Capital Contribution Fee needed?

The fee goes toward the capital reserve budget to

repair, maintain, purchase, construct, and restore community facilities and other related improvements within Leisure World.

How much revenue does the New Owner’s Capital Contribution Fee generate annually now, and how much would it generate if the change is approved?

For 2024 it is projected 157 homes will be sold in Leisure World, which will generate $314,000 in revenue. This revenue will be used to improve and modernize our facilities. If the change is approved, an additional $314,000 would be generated, which would allow additional capital improvements and upgrades to be funded.

What are the alternatives if a New Owner’s Capital Contribution Fee is not passed, and Capital Reserve Funds are not sufficient?

• Raise homeowner annual dues.

• Charge a special assessment to homeowners.

• Borrow money, which will increase our HOA dues to service the debt.

Why hasn’t the New Owner’s Capital Contribution Fee been addressed until now?

It was unsuccessfully put to vote a few years ago.

Unfortunately, the way it was calculated was confusing to residents, and not all board members supported it.

The difference today is that there is a lot of information about the New Owner’s Capital Contribution Fee going out to owners and explaining the importance.

The language will be clear and residents will know what they are voting on. In addition, the entire Board of Directors has signed a letter in support of the increase.

Why should I care about community improvements?

• Buyers interested in homes in Leisure World are not just buying a house. They are investing in a shared community.

• Buyers want a financially stable association, updated amenities, and an inviting community they can enjoy.

• The condition and appearance of our community facilities have an impact on the amount a buyer is willing to pay for a home in Leisure World.

• Keeping our facilities attractive and current in a competitive market is essential to maintaining and increasing home values in our community.

• Leisure World is a 50-year-old community and many of our facilities require an increasing level of upkeep, replacement, and modernization, in order to provide the level of service our existing and future residents expect.

Is it true that raising the New Owner’s Capital Contribution Fee could help hold down my HOA fees?

Yes. Many of the projects needing to be done are funded using the capital reserve budget, which is where the increased Capital Contribution Fee would go. The increased fee would help pay for things like paving Leisure World Blvd, fixing sidewalks, updating amenities, building repairs, and the list goes on. If the additional funds are not available, projects may need to be deferred, or the monthly HOA fee increased to raise the needed revenues.

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SAMPLE ONLY January 18, 2024 Dear Homeowner: Beginning Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 12:01 am and terminating on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at 11:59 pm, homeowners entitled to vote on the following described matter may do so electronically via the “VOTE NOW” platform.

With respect to the proposed action, pursuant to Article VII of the CC&Rs, purchasers of a unit within Leisure World are required to pay a capital contribution fee at the time of purchase, which funds are used to, among other things, repair, maintain, purchase, construct and restore “Community Facilities” and other related improvements within Leisure World. The current fee is $2,000 and was adopted in 2005. The Board proposes revising Article VII to adjust the capital contribution fee to a fixed sum of $4,000, charged to the purchased unit. The Board believes this action to be in the best interests of the Association and supports this action.

Available through the “VOTE NOW” link is the proposed amendment with the revised language.

In order to keep the contribution fee the same for all plats, the proposed amendment is conditioned upon each and every plat approving the amendment for their CC&Rs. In accordance with Article IX of each of the CC&Rs within Leisure World, three-fourths of the homeowners within each of the respective plats must vote ”yes” for the vote to pass. Failure of one plat to approve the amendment—even if others approve—means that the action fails for all plats, and the CC&Rs will not be amended as proposed.

The Board strongly encourages you to participate in voting on this matter. Your vote is needed to obtain the percentage approval required for this amendment.

Thank you for your time and for your assistance. If you have any questions in regard to these documents, please email them to Robin Mann at rmann@lwca.com.

The Board of Directors Leisure World Community Association

BALLOT AND VOTING INSTRUCTIONS LEISURE WORLD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION January 18, 2024 Instructions: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. The period for voting commences Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 12:01 am and terminates on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at 11:59 pm.

All voting will be done electronically via the “VOTE NOW” platform.

The vote contemplates amending Article VII of each of the CC&Rs within Leisure World as further detailed in the ballot and in the form of amendment provided to each homeowner.

Pursuant to Section 3.6 of the Bylaws, action may be taken by written ballot.

If a quorum is established (5% of all votes, or 134 votes), then pursuant to Article IX of each of the CC&Rs within Leisure World, three-fourths (3/4ths) of the homeowners within each of the respective plats must vote “yes” for the vote to pass.

Votes must be cast prior to Sunday, March 31, 2024, at 11:59 pm.

Please note, the collective vote is conditional on each and every plat reaching the required threshold of affirmative votes. Failure of one plat to approve the amendment—even if others approve—means that the action fails for all plats, and the CC&Rs will not be amended as proposed.

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FORM OF BALLOT In order to pass, this prop osed conveyance must be approved by at least three-fo (3/4ths) of the total votes with urths in each of the respective plat s. As such, the collective vote is conditional on each and every plat reaching the requ ired threshold of affirmative Failure of one plat to approve votes. the amendment—even if othe action fails for all plats, and rs approve—means that the the CC&Rs will not be ame nded as proposed.

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FOUNDATION FLASHES Grammar Party at Leisure World: Wednesday, February 21 Word lovers, this event is for you! Ellen Jovin, author of the national bestseller Rebel with a Clause: Tales and Tips from a Roving Grammarian (HarperCollins, 2022), will join Leisure World to talk about her travels around the U.S. with her traveling grammar advice stand, called the Grammar Table. Ellen will explain why she does this, talk about some of her favorite questions, and tell us some of the more unusual places she has helped people punctuate and conjugate.

Please feel free to bring your own long-standing grammar questions and debates. Ellen is the author of three other books on grammar and writing and the co-founder of a communication skills training firm called Syntaxis. In her free time, she has studied 25+ languages for fun. Book-signing afterward!

New York, New York When Ellen Jovin first walked outside her Manhattan apartment building and set up a folding table with a GRAMMAR TABLE sign, it took about thirty seconds to get her first visitor. Everyone had a question for her.

Grammar Table was such a hit—attracting the attention of the New York Times, NPR, and CBS Evening News—that Ellen soon took it on the road, traveling across the U.S. to answer questions from writers, lawyers, editors, businesspeople, students, bickering cou-

ples, and anyone else who uses words in this world.

Rebel with a Clause In Rebel with a Clause, Ellen Jovin tackles what is most on people’s minds, grammatically speaking—from the Oxford comma to the places prepositions can go, the likely lifespan of whom, semicolonphobia, and more.

Punctuated with linguistic debates from tiny towns to our largest cities, Ellen’s travels will delight anyone wishing to polish their prose or revel in our age-old, universal fascination with language.

What is a Grammar Table?

It’s like a lemonade stand, except Ellen Jovin will answer grammar questions from any passerby. She has set up her table in public places in all 50 states, and Leisure World will be her next stop.

Ellen will be setting up a grammar table on Wednesday morning, February 21, outside of the King Card Room at Rec 1. She will be there from 9:00 – 10:00 am, during Wednesday Coffee.

Ellen Jovin is part of the Leisure World Foundation Premier Speaker Series. Her presentation will begin at 6:00 on Wednesday, February 21. She is open to

questions after her presentation and will have a limited number of signed books available.

Beverages and cookies will be offered after the talk.

These are provided in cooperation with the Recreation Department and the Desert Financial: Wills and Trust Division.

What’s next?

On March 20th, Roger Naylor, author and newspaper writer and Arizona lover, will be back with a presentation about “Awesome Arizona”. He was here two years ago and is ready with more photos and places to go.

Valentine’s Day Dinner/Dance 2024 The Leisure World Foundation has an answer to the question of “What am I going to do on Valentine’s Day???” Come to a fun evening of seeing friends, enjoying tasty food and music, and doing good for Leisure World and the surrounding community.

The Foundation is inviting all to come to a Valentine’s Day Dinner/Dance on . . . you guessed it! Wednesday, February 14. Wear red, wear hearts but wear a smile!

Dinner will be catered by Premier Catering and music provided by Uncorked – The Band. There will be 50/50 raffles, Silent Auction items and surprises throughout the evening.

Ticket sales begin Tuesday, January 2. Purchase online or go to the Recreation Office.

Book your table early so you can sit with friends or future friends. Tables will be set for 8 – so you can book a whole table!

Valentine’s Day is planned, so you can enjoy the rest of February!

Valley Goldmine Fundraiser At time of deadline, totals are not in from the Valley Goldmine Fundraiser on January 25. Leisure World Foundation thanks residents who brought in items and added to charitable efforts in the community.

Valley Goldmine will return in January 2025.

Thanks to Jan Kelly who advertises and facilitates the day’s schedule.

Save the Date

LWF Golf Tournament Mark your calendars! The 2024 Leisure World Foundation Charity Golf Tournament will be held Thursday afternoon March 21 at Coyote Run. The cost for this afternoon of fun and evening dinner will be $75 per person with extra dinners costing $30 per person. Registration will begin in midFebruary at the Coyote Run Pro Shop.

LW Foundation Donations December 1-31, 2023 Friends Endowment Fund Taylor H. Sanford Kay B. Eakin Undesignated Funds Elyce Yunowich Tim & Marilyn Schoepp

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Behind the Desk of Clark Collier

Have you ever wondered if there is a holiday for every day of the year? I can tell you that not only is there, some days have multiple holidays. Of course, these aren’t our nationally recognized holidays, and I don’t think companies give the vast majority of these holidays off, at least I hope not.

February seemed like a good month to highlight some of these holidays. So, let’s look at just some of what February holds.

I hope you are reading this article on Feb. 1st. If not, you have missed it. Someone decided that Feb. 1st should be, “Change your password day.” The good news is, even if you are reading this after Feb. 1st, I think you can probably still change your passwords!

Feb. 4th is “World Cancer Day.” Chances are high that you or someone you know has dealt with cancer. What an awful disease that we all hope there will be a cure for someday soon. On a lighter note, “National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day,” is Feb. 4th. If you haven’t tried it, I would definitely recommend it. Brings back college memories for me.

Feb. 6th is “Pay a Compliment Day.” What a great day! A few simple, kind words can make someone’s whole day!

Feb. 9th is a big day for me. My favorite food of all

time is pizza. Is there anyone that doesn’t like pizza?

Well, I know of one person, and interestingly enough, they live in Leisure World. However, if you are not this one individual, enjoy “National Pizza Day.” Feb. 11th is “Armed Forces Day.” Thank a vet, or active-duty military personnel for keeping us safe.

You could even combine “Armed Forces Day” with “National Make A Friend Day,” which is also Feb. 11th.

Ah, Feb. 14th. Who could forget this day! Well, I guess you could, but there might be some consequences!

Hmmm, after Feb. 14th, someone had the foresight to make Feb. 15th “Singles Awareness Day.” Another favorite is “Random Act of Kindness Day,” on Feb. 17th. Maybe you celebrate this every day. If you do, more power to you, and thank you. If you don’t, maybe try it out.

We all know that Feb. 20th is “President’s Day,” but what else can we celebrate? How about, “National Cherry Pie Day,” “National Love Your Pet Day,” or “National Muffin Day.” There are several days for folks looking to make a positive impact on the environment. One is celebrated on Feb. 24th, which is, “National Skip the Straw Day.” Any Pokemon fans out there? Maybe your grandchild, or even you, loves Pokemon. Feb. 27th is the day to have an all-day fest since it is “National Pokemon Day.” Thank you for being a Leisure World resident. I am convinced that it truly is the best 55+ community in the Valley.

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Planning For the Future – Time To Begin

by Barb Yapp During the month of February, the board of directors will start conversations with the community on two important topics that need board approval during 2024 and 2025.

The first is the RFID system (radio frequency identification), also known as card readers. Pros and cons will be presented and discussed extensively at board sessions and district meetings. The board of directors will discuss questions like, what issue will the RFID system solve, and is there value in adding card readers to Leisure World? There are opinions on both sides, and we want to make the best decision for the community.

The second topic involves refurbishing tennis courts 9 and 10 (formerly named courts 11 and 12). The tennis club has stated that these courts could fill the need for tennis instruction if refurbished. They could then be a potential source of revenue if fees are collected for tennis lessons. Due to the projected cost of the refurbishing, it is the fiduciary responsibility of the board of directors to ensure any expenditures for courts 9 and 10 are in the best interest of Leisure World.

Both topics will be discussed at length, and it is a possibility that the Long Range Planning Committee will be asked to evaluate options for tennis courts 9 and 10. Decisions have not been made on either topic and the board is tasked to explore possibilities from all angles, for the betterment of Leisure World. Resident understanding of the projects and input is vital to making sure the proper decisions are reached.

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Editor’s Note All We Need is Love I heard someone say once that love is life’s medicine. What a loaded sentence. If you stop to think about it, a smile, a hug, an acknowledgement, a kind gesture, an impromptu visit, a cuddle, an intimate conversation or any active display of love cures so many things and lifts the mood for the better. Just think of how when you embrace your grandchildren, you feel nothing but sincere, pure love or when you see the joyful smile of a friend you have not seen in months or years. When my twoyear-old holds my head in his hands, looks me in the eyes and says, “I wove you, Mommy,” it is one of the best feelings in the world. There is nothing like purity of love.

February focuses on heart health and celebrates what we all desire…love. How ironic that that we focus on the heart and the “heart?” In the era of selfcare and showing love to ourselves, what better way to do so than to not only check your heart’s health but to also implement small changes in your daily routine to keep your heart in good health. I never really focused much attention on the condition of my heart until I started to get older. By the way, why didn’t anyone tell me that getting older, there

As a child my mother had one mission above all others. A mission that sparked unusual antics but gave me a fondness for life that I otherwise wouldn’t have acquired.

My mother made every occasion a celebration.

Any absurd holiday was reason enough to crack out some type of dessert or streamer. We would celebrate everything from television premieres and national pancake day to Ground Hogs’ Day and the first day of spring.

My most notable memories of these celebrations were always either Valentines Day or St. Patrick’s Day. I will save the St. Patrick’s Day stories for next month (trust me they are worth the wait) and focus on my favorite of holiday, Valentines Day.

is a lot to be said about it. My body is reintroducing itself to me with new friends…aches and pains. It wasn’t until last year honestly that my heart health became a priority. Along with lifting weights and incorporating 2-3 days of walking on the treadmill for 30 minutes at 12.0 incline, I have started juicing.

Oh, my goodness! The amount of fun that I have been having juicing beets, carrots, turmeric, ginger and pineapple just to name a few. My kids are so excited as they are becoming little mixologists. If you haven’t looked into the benefits of juicing, I urge you. Those little changes have such a big impact.

people you love know that you love them! Time is so precious but also brutal because it waits for no one. The words I love you can heal, excite, bring comfort and cease the largest of disagreements.

These three words, short and simple, yet the impact is everlasting.

On another loving note, for the love birds looking for something sweet to do on Valentine’s Day, the Leisure World Foundation is hosting a Valentine’s Day dance on February 14th. From what I hear, all you have to do is show up and they handle the rest! Romance will be in the air! Be sure to purchase If you would like to jump start your heart health your tickets by February 9th and enjoy a beautiful this month, our high-energy fitness staff is having evening celebrating…love! a Heart Smart Powerwalk on Friday, February 9th from 12- 1 p.m. It’s a free event, so no excuse! Come I hope that the month of February is filled with so out and have a great time while doing something much joy that it overflows. I hope that you receive for …you! all the love that your heart can stand and I hope that you continue to take good care of your heart and if Another great thing that could be good for your you haven’t started, there is no time like the present. heart is loving your loved ones. Have you ever thought of someone and said that you would call Remember to live life on purpose with purpose. them, and time got away from you, and something happened to them? When you think of a person, it takes less than 30 seconds to call, send a text or email just to let them know that you are thinking about them. Heart pain can also come from leaving matters of the heart to grow and fester. Let the EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Carley’s Catch All

Some things to note are that my mom worked for the United States Postal Service, she was a contracted carrier for 30 years and in my youth, she would wake up around 3:00 to be at the post office by 4:00.

Why? The earlier she started her work the earlier she would be home, this left us with a dad who was on morning/school duty and a mom who without fail beat us home and had food either on the stove or the table by the time we got home from school.

valentine mailboxes and the occasional class treat that would accompany our cards.

This at the time was expected from us children as it was customary in our household, as an adult writing this out I am tearful at the time and love that was poured into me via my mom. Her selflessness is why I have a great fondness for the holiday. A day to show and receive love through small gestures. Familial love, friendship love, romantic love, platonic love Every February 14th my three brothers and I and sometimes barely love, all expressed in a small would wake up to fresh doughnuts, (bought by meaningful way during the cold winter days of someone who had to be at work by 4:00 a.m. and February. the closest doughnut shop was a 15-minute drive in the opposite direction of her work.) a valentine To me the Valentine’s Day is like every other related tee shirt/outfit, a basket of themed candies day, we go to work or school, we have duties and as well as a card written from her to each of her responsibilities but among all that monotony we four children expressing how much she loved our have a chance to make a day like any other, a day to family. Keep in mind this was all separate from the show those around us that we love them. A chance money spent on class valentines, outrageous custom to give them a smile to last them all month.

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COMMUNICATION FROM COMMUNICATIONS Column Writers Wanted Do you have an area of expertise you would like to share?

Whether it is home improvement, restaurant reviews, style tips or money saving hacks we would love to feature you in your very own column right here in the Leisure World Newspaper.

To be considered people shoot us an email to news@ lwca.com with your name, the type of content you would like to write as well as an example or 2 of the things you would like to cover. Giving factual information is important to us as a department as well as to the residents who read the paper, so please also include any details that will add credit to your writing.

Having a variety of topics within the newspaper is important to us, given that Leisure World is made up of so many different people who all have different backgrounds. We hope that as we evolve as a community the newspaper can evolve with you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: A:

How do I start getting the L.W. Email Newsletters and E- Blasts?

The first step would be to double check your spam folders (just to be sure), if you don’t find anything then please reach out to the Communications Department via phone, email, or pop by our office.

We would love to help you and will do our best to get you on the receiving end of the emails.

Q: A:

Where do I find the L.W. digital art magazine The Muse?

The Muse can be found on the Communications newsletter, on the L.W.C.A. website under the “News” tab, as well as under the Leisure World News side of the quick links section.

Q: A:

Why am I not listed in the Resident Directory?

The Resident Directory on the L.W.C.A. website pulls from each resident’s account, if your name is not showing up when you search it, it might be because you have accidently hidden your profile. This

can be remedied quickly with a phone call to the Reception Desk or Communications Office.

Q: A:

Who do I contact about booking a room here at Leisure World?

The Recreation Department handles all the room scheduling for our entire community, they have a form that residents or club presidents can fill out that will allow for a smooth scheduling process. Please email recreation@lwca.com for more details.

Q: A:

When will the 2024 Leisure World Phonebooks be here?

The phone books should be arriving at Leisure World the last week of January/ first week of February, please know that this is a date given to us by our printer and is subject to change. We hope to have them mailed out as soon as they arrive.

Please feel free to call us if you have any questions or concerns. We will do our best to help you or connect you with someone else who can!

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If you are a certified and approved club, we would love to accept your submissions via email to news@lwca. com. Please ensure that your submission is 200 words or less, contains information for the upcoming month and is submitted before the 10th of each month.

For example: If I were to submit a write-up for the March edition of the Leisure World News, I would write a blurb telling people what dates in March the club would be gathering and what to expect. This write-up would need to be submitted to the Communications Department by February 10th.

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LIBRARY LINES

by Sue De Carlo Library Hours – 8:00 am to 10:00 pm daily. Volunteers are scheduled to help from 8 am to 4 pm.

Library Annual Fund Drive - February 1 – March 31.

Leisure World does not fund the library. All our funds come from your donations and the book sales. Your donations enabled the purchase of more than 400 books in 2023. The donations go toward the purchase of new books. Please make checks payable to the Leisure World Library and place into the donation box on the circulation desk or give to the volunteer on duty.

Banker’s Boxes are needed to move books to the promenade for the book sales. If you have boxes, you no longer need or know someone who works in a bank or law office, please help by bringing banker boxes to the library.

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

Non- Fiction – Memoir – Being Henry - The Fonz and Beyond by Henry Winkler - Happy Days began in 1974 and for eleven years Henry Winkler created The Fonz; slicked back hair, a leather motorcycle jacket, and the coolest guy anywhere. An attitude that entranced viewers and created a fan base that has lasted. With humor, gratitude and humility Winkler tells us the story of his life (nothing like the Fonz) and his 50 years in Hollywood as an actor, author, comedian, producer, and director. He explores the lifelong effects of stardom and his struggle to become a well-rounded whole human being. A masterful storyteller Winkler’s story is touching, heartwarming and uplifting. 84% rated 4 or 5 stars.

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Bookshop Mystery by Vicki Delany – Readers describe this book as a “light but enjoyable cozy mystery with lots of Sherlockian themes. (reviews on Goodreads. com) Fall in West London Massachusetts on Cape Cod. The tourist season is over. Yet Suffolk Garden House has been rented to a wealthy philanthropist to provide the setting for a Sherlock Holmes themed tea party. As it turns out the guests are not friends either of each other or the host. And so, the mystery begins.

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LP Fiction – Magical Realism/Time Travel - The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman – This book revolves around themes of mother-daughter relationships, found family, women’s rights, hope, healing, and the power of books.

Raised by her mother in a strict cult community run by her controlling father Mia leaves after a tragedy occurs.

Mia’s love of books leads her to the town library where she finds a book by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Reading The Scarlett Letter clarifies much of her mother’s life for Mia. Time travel during which she meets Nathaniel Hawthorne changes her life. 57% rated 4 or 5 stars.

RP Sword & Sorcery – The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab - This is a tale of three different Londons populated by kings, queens, princes, pirates, heroes, and villains. All of them affected by the magic that permeates the setting. It took me a few chapters to come to care about the characters but once they are all introduced, and the plot becomes evident the people in this story become unforgettable. 88% rated 4 or 5 stars.

RP Mystery – Lost Hours by Paige Shelton – Alaska Wild #5 - In far off Alaska women are being kidnapped.

Beth Rivers, new to Alaska and the isolated town of Benedict, gets involved when the tour boat she is on picks up a woman waving for help from an island beach. A beautiful setting, eccentric characters and lots of twists and turns make this book a compelling read.

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M.E.’S CORNER OF BLESSINGS Mary Ellen doValle February: The month of love. The time of giving candy, cards, flowers, and even jewelry. However, what is love? Well, I went to my good ole web search and came up with some definitions of the layers of love. I will share them shortly but would like to also think that along with love, a blessing, comes a feeling of gratitude for loved ones, material things, and spiritual strength. I would like to take this short month to challenge you to complete a month of gratitude.

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Leisure World Volunteers Staff Thrift Shop, Plan Fund-Raising Event For Children

By Sarah Auffret Volunteers from Leisure World are busy in the Thrift Shop of Assistance League of East Valley, raising money to purchase new school clothing and uniforms for over 6,000 needy school children each year. The Leisure World Foundation also provides funding to fill the group’s Assault Survivor Kits, providing clothing, toiletries, and blankets for about 5,000 victims of fires, accidents, and assaults.

Allanah Courson, education chairperson for the allvolunteer organization, said she discovered Assistance League after moving to Arizona from Riverside, CA, and has been active ever since.

“It’s been a great way to meet people and do wonderful acts of kindness,” she said.

Sandra Lackore said, “I am committed to ‘giving back,’ and the values that Assistance League embodies resonate with me. After all, children are our future.”

Lackore coordinates the busy schedule of volunteers who staff the Thrift Shop, located at 2326 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler. The upscale shop is open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and features a large selection of clothing, housewares, collectibles, books, toys, craft and sewing supplies.

Assistance League of East Valley will host a day of fashions and fundraising on Saturday, March 2, at the Marriott Phoenix Chandler, 1600 S. Price Road, Chandler.

The event will feature a morning of boutique vendors, as well as a silent auction and raffle before the noon luncheon. Derek Stahl, a news anchor on Arizona’s Family 3TV and CBS 5, will be the emcee.

Fashions are by Kiss Me Kate Boutique and Caddie Shack Golf.

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The all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization is recognized for its work with East Valley schools and agencies. It has been named Best Thrift Shop in several competitive media voting contests.

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Employee of the Year

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Congrats to the Employee of the year Khara Hills!

And the winner of the President’s Award goes to...

Pat Watkins!

Every year the staff of Leisure World submit their votes for whom they consider to be the MVP of Leisure World Staff. These submissions are then voted on by their supervisors and one is awarded the Employee of the Year at that year’s annual board meeting.

The criteria that must be achieved by the winner consists of some of the following characteristics: exceedingly dependable, ambitious, passionate about Leisure World, excellent communication skills, professionalism and being well respected by staff and residents.

Khara is known to not only fit the criteria but, in every way, exceed the expectations placed upon her. She has done an incredible job in the Landscape Department and continues to offer some of the best customer service in our community.

We as an association are lucky to have her as an employee and are proud to offer her this award.

Congrats again Khara!

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If you are one of the few who haven’t met this remarkable woman then allow me to give you some insight. Pat not only is a regular volunteer for L.W. events, but she also is an active servant to her community. Just this past year Pat organized an event that delivered holiday treat boxes to over 70 residents! This event all being funded by money she won from another award she was granted by a local news station for her volunteer efforts.

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Arizona Statehood Day! Statehood Day in Arizona is observed every year on February 14 in the state of Arizona in the United States. Arizona was granted statehood in 1912. It is the sixth largest and the 14th most populous state in America. The capital city of Arizona is Phoenix.

Statehood Day in Arizona celebrates the long journey of Arizona to being recognized as a state. Arizonians also celebrate their culture and history on this day. It is a federal holiday, and a few businesses and schools remain closed to mark the occasion. We wish all Arizonians a very happy Arizona Statehood Day!

During the 19th century, Arizona would become a part of the Territory of Nueva California when Mexico achieved independence from Spain. The U.S. would gain possession of the area during the Mexican-American War of 1847. The American government originally administered the area as part of the Territory of New Mexico until the southern part of the region seceded and formed the Territory of Arizona under the Confederate States of America. At this point, it seemed like a distant dream for Arizona to be able to join the American states!

History Of Statehood Day In Arizona The history of Arizona is as old as the formation of America. Before European colonizers made their way to Arizona, the present-day territory of the state was inhabited by various Native American tribes, such as the Anasazi, Mogollon, and Hohokam. It became a fertile land that supported many civilizations. In the 16th century, the Spanish became the first Europeans to set foot in Arizona. Most of the Spanish troops were looking for Cibola, the mythical Seven Cities of Gold.

The Federal government declared a new Arizona territory that comprised the western half of New Mexico territory on February 24, 1863. The new boundaries drawn would become the boundaries that would later be used when Arizona would finally become an American state. On February 14, 1912, Arizona became the 48th state to join the Union.

The 2024 celebration of Statehood Day in Arizona commemorated 112 years of statehood in Arizona.

Arizona is best known for the Grand Canyon and the abundant availability of copper.

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Custom Pickleball Paddles- Whether you paint them yourself or have someone more artistically inclined help you this is a great gift to all those pickleballers out there.

A Plant- I know flowers is a go to gift for the holiday but try something potted this year! Not only will this add some great health benefits to your home but will be a new addition to your yard. Especially now that we are almost past our freeze date.

A Humidifier- So many of our residents are from wetter states and though I love Arizona, it can be easy to dry out. A humidifier can not only improve your skin health but can also aid in your sleep.

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THROUGH THE LENS

By Charlene Ingerson Welcome to Through the Lens. Each month, we bring you announcements of professional speakers on photography, photo exhibitions, and tips for your own smartphone photography.

Professional Photography Speaker Series There was a full crowd in the Leisure World theater for our January speaker, Mike Buchheit. Mike gave a great presentation on the natural and cultural history of the Grand Canyon as well as discussing and showing his many stellar photos of the park.

We’re pleased to have another superb speaker this month, Tim Oliver, who will be talking on “Suburban Wildlife - Capturing Nature Nearby”. With so much wildlife in our own backyards, Tim’s presentation couldn’t be more timely.

Tim is a professional photographer of nature and wildlife. He is also the Photoshop World 2022 Guru Award Winner for Wildlife Photography.

As Tim expresses it: “Earth is Art, and the goal is to capture this wonderous and beautiful planet we inhabit . . . Creativity is key and each moment dictates its own artistic vision.”

This presentation will also be of special interest to those considering a mirrorless camera as Tim is a user of the OM-1, the flagship of the mirrorless cameras in the Olympus OM System.

The free presentation will be held in the Leisure World Theater on Saturday, February 3rd from 10:00 to 11:30.

All Leisure World residents are invited to attend this free lecture. Come early and get a good seat.

February Photo Exhibition On February 10th, the Leisure World Photography Club is staging our annual photo exhibition for Theme Within a Theme. The theme for 2024 is “Landscapes in Nature”. As always, all of our exhibitions are free.

The concept of the exhibition is this: within the chosen theme of “Landscapes in Nature”, each photographer chooses a related sub-theme (such as beaches or mountains) and submits an entry of five photos all related to their chosen sub-theme. There is a lot of room for creativity and surprising interpretations which make

for interesting exhibitions every year.

The exhibition entries are judged by an experienced photographer not residing in Leisure World. Leisure World residents are invited to view this year’s exhibition held in the Rec 1 classroom f ro m 9 : 0 0 - 2 : 0 0 o n Saturday, February 10th, and to vote for their favorite photo.

Quick Tips for Phone Cameras Nearly everyone has a smartphone. When you carry your smartphone, you have a camera at hand to “get that shot”. I use my smartphone to take photos not only of people and places but also of items I want to remember, such as recipes in magazines or information on a sign or label. Photographs capture the information, but did you know that both Androids and iPhones have camera features that enable you to scan or copy text? You’ll need to activate the features within their respective settings.

For an Android, go to your Camera, open Settings, then open Scene Optimizer. Toggle on Scan Documents and Text. Now your camera screen will show a button at the bottom right, which when pressed, will scan documents and text detected with the rear camera. You can now do single-page scans by using the camera, and even edit, translate, copy, and send the scan via email or message.

For an iPhone, go to your Settings, then Camera, and toggle on Show Detected Text. Just as in the Android, your iPhone camera screen will now show a button at the bottom right, which when pressed, will scan documents and text detected with the rear camera and give you options to copy, look up, translate, and share the selected text.

QR codes, like the one at the end of this article, are another scannable item popping up everywhere to provide customers with information. Their use is growing, too. According to a recent National Restaurant Association survey, over half of full-service US restaurants have added digital menus accessed through QR codes and more are expected to follow suit.

It’s easy to set up your Android or iPhone cameras to scan these codes. In an Android, activate the Scan QR

Codes in the Camera setting. In an iPhone, go to your Settings, then Camera, and toggle on Scan QR Codes.

After you activate this feature for your camera, all you have to do is point your camera at the code. It doesn’t matter whether you’re holding your phone vertically or horizontally. When your camera scans the QR code, you’ll see an icon or web address on your screen near the code. Tap it.

You’ll go to the associated website via your phone’s web browser, which should launch automatically.

Photo Calendar By now you may have seen or even picked up a copy of the 2024 Leisure World Calendar available in the lobby at the Administration Building. The photographs used in this production were courtesy of the Leisure World Photography Club. Thirteen of these contributions were used in the production of this calendar, and I hope you will enjoy it. But if you would like to see the complete collection of 77 photos by 16 photographers presented in a brief (5:29) video, please visit this website: https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWzS4k-K5MI. Enjoy, and Happy New Year, Bob Bennett - 2312 Leisure World Photography Club Website For more information on Leisure World photography, check out our LWPC website at www.lwphoto. club — or scan this QR code with your phone’s camera to take you to our website.

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9 Quirky Leap Year Traditions From Around The World Article sourced from Wanderlust.co.uk by Peter Moore Women ‘get to’ propose marriage.

It goes without saying that, in the modern age, there are no ‘rules’ about who-proposes-to-who. Women can happily propose to their partners as they please.

But when Saint Brigid of Kildare and Saint Patrick agreed this tradition in Ireland, during the fifth century, women proposing to their boyfriends on 29 February was considered a very big deal.

The practice quickly spread across Europe and has remained the most famous and enduring Leap Year tradition. In Scotland, there’s a further proviso - the woman intending to propose must wear a red petticoat to give their intended fair warning.

But if the man rejects the proposal, there›s a price to pay.

Of course, proposing doesn’t always result in the hoped-for answer. Recognizing this, Queen Margaret of Scotland passed a law in 1288 that saw any Scotland man who refused a Leap Day proposal pay fine, usually £1. Sometimes, the fine would be a silk gown.

In Denmark, a man who refuses a proposal during a leap year has to give the woman who asked 12 pairs of gloves, supposedly to hide the shame of not wearing an engagement ring. In Finland, the blow of a refusal has to be softened by enough fabric to make a skirt.

The Greeks avoid getting married at all.

In Greece, it’s considered bad luck to get married in during a leap year. According to ancient superstition, couples that tie the knot during this time are more likely to get divorced.

Getting divorced during a leap year in Greece isn’t a good idea, either. Another ancient superstition states that couples who are separated during a leap year will never find happiness again in their lives. Yikes.

Leapers’ festival in the USA In the USA, the New Mexico town of Anthony has declared itself the Leap Year Capital of the World.

Every four years, ‘Leapers’ (those born on 29 February) gather here to celebrate their rare birth date.

Leapers from as far away as Australia and Europe gather at the Sombra Antigua Vineyard and Winery for a ‘Mix and Mingle’, the highlight of the celebrations.

Leapers and their plus ones get in for free. Everyone else has to pay for their buffet and wine.

Ageing parents in Taiwan get pig trotter noodles.

Leap years are not an auspicious time for old people in Taiwan. In fact, the belief is that they are more likely to die.

To increase their chance of survival, daughters return home to cook up pig trotter noodles for their parents. Tasty, filling and a harbinger of good health and good fortune.

In France, they read La Bougie du Sapeur First published in 1980, La Bougie du Sapeur is a satirical French newspaper that only comes out every four years, hitting the newsstands on 29 February. The name translates as Sapper’s Candle, inspired by character in an old French comic strip who was born in a leap year, on Leap Day. It’s the least frequently published newspaper in the world, but when it does come out it sells around 150,000 copies, more than most of the daily newspapers in France.

Birch tree gifts are given in Rhineland, Germany In the south of Germany, there’s an age-old tradition where a lovestruck boy leaves a small liebesmaie (birch tree), decorated in ribbons, on the doorstep of his crush on May Day. During a leap year, the girls leave them at the doorstep of the boy of their dreams, instead.

The sheep get a bit nervous in Scotland.

In Scotland, leap years are regarded as a bad year for livestock, especially sheep. In fact, there’s an old saying: ‘Leap year was ne’er a good sheep year.’

There’s no logical reason why a leap year should be any worse, apart from the minuscule percentage increase in the chances of a mishap that comes from the extra day, but that doesn’t stop Scottish farmers taking a little extra care.

And, finally, one for the masses from London...

29 February is the perfect occasion to raise a toast to leap year with a specific Leap Day Cocktail. The colorful cousin of the Martini, it was invented in 1928 by Harry Craddock, a bartender at The Savoy in London.

Made of Grand Marnier, sweet vermouth, gin and a dash of lemon juice, it is a bittersweet concoction that captures the ethereal nature of this bizarre day perfectly.

Learn How Leap Years Keep Our Calendar Accurate Are you ready for 2024? It is a leap year! Leap years keep our calendars in check! Let us explain why leap years are necessary and share some fun folklore surrounding them.

What Is a Leap Year?

Simply put, a leap year is a year with an extra day— February 29—added nearly every four years to the calendar year.

Why Are Leap Years Necessary?

Adding an extra day every four years keeps our calendar aligned correctly with the astronomical seasons, since a year according to the Gregorian calendar (365 days) and a year according to Earth’s orbit around the Sun (approximately 365.25 days) are not the same length of time. Without this extra day, our calendar and the seasons would gradually get out of sync. (Keep reading for a longer explanation.)

Because of this extra day, a leap year has 366 days instead of 365. Additionally, a leap year does not end and begins on the same day of the week as a non–leap year does.

How Do You Know If It’s a Leap Year?

Generally, a leap year happens every four years, which, thankfully, is a relatively simple pattern to remember.

However, there is a little more to it than that.

Here are the rules of leap years: 1. A year may be a leap year if it is evenly divisible by 4.

2. Years divisible by 100 (century years such as 1900 or 2000) cannot be leap years unless they are also

divisible by 400. (For this reason, the years 1700, 1800, and 1900 were not leap years, but the years 1600 and 2000 were.)

If a year satisfies both the rules above, it is a leap year.

Why Do We Need Leap Years?

The short explanation for why we need leap years is that our calendar needs to stay aligned with the astronomical seasons.

One orbit of Earth around the Sun takes approximately 365.25 days—a little more than our Gregorian calendar’s nice, round number of 365. Because the calendar does not account for the extra quarter of a day that the Earth requires to complete its orbit around the Sun, it doesn’t completely align with the solar year.

Because of this .25 difference, our calendar gradually gets out of sync with the seasons. Adding an extra day, aka a “leap day,” to the calendar every four years brings the calendar in line and, therefore, realigns it with the seasons.

Without leap days, the calendar would be off by 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 45 seconds more each year.

The extra leap day adjusts this drift, but it’s not a perfect match: Adding a leap day every four years overcompensates by a few extra seconds each leap year, adding up to about three extra days every 10,000 years.

What Is a Leap Day? And a Leapling?

A “leap day” is the extra day in the leap year: February

29.

A “leapling” is a person born on a leap day. Are there any leap-day babies out there? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below!

Leap Year Facts and Folklore • Ages ago, Leap Day was known as “Ladies Day” or “Ladies’ Privilege,” as it was the one day when women were free to propose to men. Today, Sadie Hawkins Day sometimes applies to Feb 29 (leap day), based on this older tradition.

• According to folklore, the weather always changes on Friday in a leap year.

• “Leap year was ne’er a good sheep year” (old proverb) Are Leap Years Bad Luck?

Many feel that to be born on Leap Day, thereby becoming a “leapling,” is a sign of good luck. In some cultures, getting married during a leap year is considered bad luck.

We don’t know of any evidence supporting that marriage theory, but we do know that during leap years: • Rome burned (64), • and the Titanic sank (1912).

Also, in leap years: • The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts (1620), • Benjamin Franklin proved that lightning is electricity (1752), • and gold was discovered in California (1848).

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Fiber Arts & The Internet Oasis Submitted by Carolin Lowy The new Fiber Arts Studio and Internet Oasis are now fully operational.

The new locations were designed and planned by the groups now enjoying their new homes. The Internet Oasis incorporated ideas from The Leisure World Computer Club and The IT staff members of The Leisure World Association. Computer equipment, furniture, flooring, lighting, paint colors, decorations - all were included.

The Fiber Arts Studio was designed to give The Leisure World Quilters, The Twiddlers, Friday Morning Crocheters, Hand Embroiders, and Knitters, AAUW Quilting Group, The Wednesday Haitian Project Wanda’s Saturday sewing group a new and permanent home.

Both locations were initially taken down to the bare walls, removing old ceiling tiles and pulling up the old floors.To see the result everyone is invited to stop by and check it all out.

New ceilings, new lighting, new flooring, new tables, new chairs, new paint colors, new doors, lots of new closets and lockers and the list goes on.

Carolin Lowy’s unexpected inheritance financed both projects and was given to the Leisure World Association and already has created great feelings of joy and friendship for all who utilize the new rooms.

The help and suggestions were given by Justin Bauch and John Stickling of The Facilities department along with all the contractors working together to help the projects come to completion.

Much of the work done in both rooms not only benefits our community but reaches out to many different charities both here in Arizona and out of state.

So thanks to everyone involved over the years.

Yes, dreams can come true.

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The ABC’s of Carbohydrates A is for Atkins...how many of you or your friends have been on the Atkins Diet? Although not as popular, this diet still ranks among the 10 top diets in America. B is for Beneficial, because, as you read this article some of you may be thinking “What is with all this biochemistry gobbledygook, just tell me how to lose weight!” This article falls in the “teach a person to fish” category, if you know what I mean. I believe it is highly beneficial to teach about food. C is for CHO, the biochemical name of carbohydrates. C is for carbon, H is for hydrogen, O is for oxygen, and that is what carbohydrates are made of.

The Atkins diet is a low carbohydrate (CHO), high protein, and high-fat diet. It is no small feat that the Atkins dietary approach made such inroads in the diet culture of that time. Dr. Atkins challenged the belief that fat causes weight gain and CHO are good for you. The FDA had CHO at the base of their food pyramid – grains, pastas, and breads. The conventional weight loss approach was the low-fat diet. The obesity epidemic has its origin in the lowfat craze that created a huge market for processed CHO. Dr. Adkins did us all a great service because he corrected the perception that CHO are good, and fats are bad. The truth is that there are good and bad fats and CHO. Any conversation about CHO gets confusing because of all the labels such as dietary fiber, non-dietary fiber, insoluble fiber, blood sugar and glucose, saccharides, polysaccharides, etc. A CHO is a biomolecule consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (such as sugars, starches, and celluloses) most of which are formed by green plants and which constitute a major class of animal foods. CHO are classed as simple or complex. The term saccharide is synonymous with carbohydrate. Blood sugar is glucose.

Simple carbohydrates have their own functions plus they are the building blocks of complex carbohydrates.

The monosaccharides, meaning one type of saccharide, are galactose, fructose, and glucose (and ribose).

Glucose aka “blood sugar” is the only form of CHO carried by the blood and the major fuel for the body.

These simple sugars do not occur naturally alone, i.e., fructose is found in fruit, galactose in milk, and glucose in fruits, vegetables, syrups, and honey. Ribose is made

from glucose in the body and is part of the genetic compounds RNA and DNA. A second form of simple CHO is the disaccharide, meaning a combination of two monosaccharides. So, sucrose aka table sugar is made of glucose and fructose; lactose, in milk, is glucose and galactose; maltose is two glucoses. Humans have digestive enzymes specific to each dietary disaccharide, i.e. sucrase, lactase, and maltase. We need the specific enzyme to digest the carbohydrate without which we have cramping, gas, and diarrhea (lactase deficiency is a classic example of this). Desserts (except plain fruit) processed grains and breads, pastas, and snack foods such as pretzels and potato or corn chips are simple CHO. Complex CHO, aka polysaccharides, are long strands of glucose molecules and include starches and fiber.

Starch is found only within the cell walls of plants and must be cooked to make the starch available for digestion. Fiber is plant material that is undigestible to humans and classified as soluble, such as pectins in fruits (beneficial in softening the stool and binding toxins), and non-soluble, such as cellulose in the bran of grains (beneficial in stimulating bowel movement and increasing stool bulk). Fruits and vegetables are mostly complex carbohydrates.

enters the bloodstream at once. When glucose enters the bloodstream, it is used for energy immediately, stored for short-term energy needs, or stored as fat.

Insulin is released in response to glucose. More insulin equals more glucose stored as fat. In response to a large glucose load such as the candy bar, the insulin release is large. The complex CHO digests slower (as the enzymes break down the di-and polysaccharides into just glucose), small amounts of glucose enter the bloodstream at a time, and small amounts of insulin are released. The high glucose and high insulin swings are prevented. It is unavoidable to have some rise in blood glucose after eating, but simple CHO trigger an excessive insulin release, causing the glucose to be pulled out of the blood, resulting in low blood glucose, causing irritation, hunger, fatigue, and faintness.

Since Atkins other low-carb diets such as Keto and Paleo have emerged. This is the premise of the lowcarb diet: deny yourself enough dietary CHO and your body will resort to burning fat for fuel, hence the weight loss. Does it work? For health, definitely. For weight loss? Yes for many people. There is not one weight loss diet that works for everybody.

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The simple CHO in candy bars are digested fast, and quickly absorbed, and the whole glucose load

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AAUW Author / Scholar Luncheon “Off the Grid with Carol Dunbar”

As President of the East Mesa AAUW Branch, I warmly invite you to our Spring Author/Scholar Luncheon on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Our guest author for the luncheon will be Carol Dunbar. Carol lives with her husband “off the grid” in Northern Wisconsin. Join us and learn about her life in the deep woods and the twelve-year process of writing her first novel The Net Beneath Us. All luncheon attendees will receive an autographed copy of her first book. Her second book - A Winter’s Rime was published in Fall 2023. At the luncheon, there will be a silent auction to benefit the Leisure World Scholarship fund. What are we auctioning off? The chance to be a minor character in Carol’s third book.

In addition to our author, we will introduce our scholars, many of whom you’ve had a chance to meet through articles in the Leisure World News. We can assist these young women because of a generous endowment from our first president, Violet Larney.

Violet’s name is familiar to many in the Leisure World community, and we are grateful for her generosity.

Our AAUW branch is pleased to sponsor twelve college scholars – hard-working young women pursuing college degrees. In addition to financial resources, each scholar is supported by a mentor from our East Mesa branch. This relationship helps guide these young women through their education and career search. At the luncheon, the scholars will introduce themselves and update us on their education journey. Look for posters advertising the event; invite your friends as we welcome our author and celebrate our scholars.

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Our local branch meets the first Wednesday of each month, at 1:00 p.m. in the Leisure World Club Room at Rec 1. If you are interested in becoming a member, we welcome you to attend. Our next meeting is February 7. For more information contact Elaine Prom, Membership Chair (480) 207-0655, or Janice

More about Spring Luncheon Author – Carol Dunbar Carol Dunbar will be the guest author at the AAUW luncheon on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Carol has been writing books since kindergarten and worked freelance as a ghostwriter on her path to becoming a novelist. In 2023, her debut novel, The Net Beneath Us, won the Edna Ferber Fiction Book Award, was shortlisted for a WLA Literary Award, and was an honoree for The Society of Midland Authors Fiction Book Award.

About the book: In the aftermath of her husband’s logging accident, Elsa Arnasson is determined to carry on while caring for their two small children in the unfinished house he was building for them in the woods of rural Wisconsin.

Told over the course of a year, The Net Beneath Us is a lyrical exploration of loss, marriage, parenthood, and self-reliance; a tale of how the natural world — without and within us — offers us healing, if we can learn where to look.

Those who attend the Author/Scholar luncheon will receive a signed copy of The Net Beneath Us. Her stories have appeared in The New York Times, Lit Hub, Brevity, The South Carolina Review, and others. Her essays about living off the grid can be heard on Wisconsin Public Radio; one essay, involving her encounter with a mother bear, was televised as an animated short. Her second novel, A Winter’s Rime, was released in the fall of 2023.

Before devoting herself to writing, Carol earned her BFA in theatre and worked as a professional actor based out of Minneapolis. She trained as a coloratura soprano, co-founded The Huldufólk Theatre Company, and served as director for various summer youth camps.

The daughter of a naval officer, Carol was born on the island of Guam and bounced around to different schools across the globe growing up. She moved to the Midwest for love, married a Minnesota boy, and never left. She writes from a solar-powered office on the second floor of a water tower in the woods of northern Wisconsin where she lives with her husband, two kids, and a Great Pyrenees Mountain dog.

Carol has a connection to Leisure World as her in-laws, Robert and Vivian Dunbar are residents. She is a gracious, energetic writer, and you will enjoy meeting her and listening to her story. You can visit her website www.caroldunbar.com

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Tickets are $45 if purchased by February 16, and $50 after that date. Tickets will be available at the Leisure World Recreation Office beginning February 1. The luncheon will be held in the Rec 1 ballroom. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m., the luncheon will start at 11:00. A catered lunch, dessert, and Carol’s book are included.

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Leisure World Lions Roar Leisure World’s Lions Clubs Major Project ‘Camp Tatiyee’ Lions Camp Tatiyee (LCT) has served the Arizona special needs community for 65 years, entirely free of charge. We provide life-changing summer camp experiences to children and adults with special needs from low-income and poverty-level households who would be unable to afford comparable services. Many of the campers served also experience high needs disabilities, meaning that they require as low as 1:1 staff attention and/or have serious ongoing medical needs.

LCT is often the only camp able and willing to serve children and adults from this community. We believe in serving people according to their need, not according to our profitability or how “easy” they are to serve.

In a typical season, we serve 540+ campers and their families along with 42 staff members. That is a tremendous impact on the special needs community and those who are serving the special needs community.

For the last 2 seasons we served at half capacity (215+ campers) while we built our donations back up (we lost 60% of our donations through COVID). This year we plan to open all 4 dorms again. To get to full capacity the only items that will really be impacted are salaries, food and supplies for programs. It’s about $100,000 more than our normal budget.

Registration for our 2024 summer season opened November 1st, 2023! Thats right, we opened it two months early so that everyone has more time to complete paperwork, get medical evaluations done and submit the application! To ensure that your loved ones can experience the magic of Lions Camp Tatiyee

firsthand, I encourage all families to register promptly.

Our spots fill quickly, and we don’t want anyone to miss out!

Next, I want to share the story of Wiki, who attends camp each year. A young man with Down Syndrome, Wiki attends Camp Tatiyee’s Intellectually Challenged School Age session each summer. A leader among his peers, Wild has championed the camp’s spirit of challenging Perceived limitation, empowering peers and having fun.

Wiki is always eager to participate in a wide range of programs, from archery to go-cart racing, and so much more. He always pushes himself to try something new, make a new friend, and make the most of camp. When it came to archery, Wild had a knack for hitting the bullseye, and his surprising talent became a source of inspiration for others. He even started helping show others how to hit the target! As his confidence has grown, Wiki has become more comfortable opening up to others. He often communicates in hushed tones, tapping his friends on the shoulder and sharing heartfelt words and secrets with those lucky enough to be close to him. He even has his own business cards, and hands them out to every new person he meets. He’s quite the character. once you get to know him a little bit.

Wiki has radiant spirit. boundless enthusiasm. and an innate ability to inspire those around him. He truly encapsulates what Camp Tatiyee is all about. Each year, we see campers like Wiki challenging their limitations, forming lifelong bonds, and enjoying activities like our

celebrated archery program, which instills confidence and camaraderie in all participants.

And don’t forget! None of this would be possible without the steadfast support of supporters like you.

Now, more than ever, as we gear up for another summer, we rely on your generous contributions to make camp possible for Wiki. Every dollar donated ensures that children with special needs receive a lifechanging camp experience.

Make sure to get your donation or tax credit in by the end of the calendar year.

Leisure World Lions are the third largest Lion doner in the state and proud to have one of our members as the vice -president on the Camp Tatiyee Board of Directors. Please support our efforts by participating in our fund-raising events and the Fly the Flag Program.

As we prepare for another year of camp located in Pinetop/Lakeside Arizona, I extend my deepest gratitude for your continued support. Together, we can create countless more stories like Wiki’s.

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1 – Demolition Old materials are being removed. Cabinets, counters, flooring, and anything that will not be part of your new kitchen are taken to be dumped, recycled, or donated.

Some things will be removed and stored safely until it is time to put them back in place. For some projects walls may be opened or removed and concrete cut to provide access for later steps.

2 – Framing If a wall is moved, eliminated, or added the new framing is built. Framing may also be adjusted to ensure that some kitchen customizations are properly supported when the installation is done later in the project.

3 – Rough In Any plumbing or electrical that must be moved or added needs work done inside the walls and sometimes under the foundation. Plumbing drains and supply lines for sinks and appliances will be moved or added.

Conduits, wires, and electrical boxes are put in place inside the walls for switches, outlets, appliances, and light fixtures.

4 – Drywall Holes in the walls are repaired. The new framing is covered with new drywall. The new drywall is then textured so there is no indication that the pieces of wall were ever missing. Some painting may be done at this time too, so that if anything is removed in the future the wall behind it is finished.

5 – Cabinets & Counters The new cabinets are put into place and secured to the walls.

Each piece is squared and leveled for a proper fit. Trim pieces are added before or after the floors, depending on the type of flooring being installed.

Often a measurement will be taken after the cabinets are installed to ensure that the new counters fit properly. There will be a pause in the project as the counters are fabricated with these measurements. No one likes to pause a project, but when counters are cut in advance they often don’t fit correctly. Once finished the counters are put in place and secured to the lower cabinets.

6 – Flooring While the counters are being fabricated the flooring can be installed. This can fill in part of that pause caused by the fabrication time. The flooring installation is very different depending on the material used. Some go under the baseboard and cabinet toe kicks while others are installed up to them. Some flooring installations are noisier or messier than others. When the floors and counters are done, you know the project is nearly finished.

7 – Backsplash The backsplash is added to the walls after the counters go in. Now your kitchen will be looking like it is almost ready to use. Not yet. There are some final touches left.

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Trying to manage so many steps can be daunting and even confusing. Different specialists may be required for different tasks. As a homeowner managing the schedules between different specialists and ensuring that tasks are completed in the right order will probably not be something you want to worry about.

A remodeling contractor will oversee those details and simplify the process for you. You will only have to hire one company and they will be the only ones you need to go to with questions, ideas, or concerns about your project. They will oversee the rest of the process and make your vision a reality.

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Computer & Technology Club Serves Leisure World

By Ed Schofield Leisure World’s Computer & Technology Club has been a presence in the community for more than 40 years. However, it differs from almost all other clubs in a very significant way. Leisure World has all manner of clubs, like Tennis, Pickle Ball, Woodworking, Fiber Arts, and various card game clubs, that are organized to provide facilities for interested residents to partake in these activities. The majority of clubs are for people with specific interests, like photography, sewing, and many others, wherein people with like interests gather and share their respective passions. The Computer & Technology Club is not organized for that purpose.

Believe it or not, the Computer & Technology Club is not meant to provide a place for techie nerds and geeks to gather and swap stories or to debate the latest high-tech devices (okay, sometimes a few of us do those things). The Computer & Technology Club has two main missions, each one focused on serving all residents and guests of the Leisure World community. The first is to maintain the Internet Oasis for the convenience of residents and guests, which has multiple PCs for internet access, a scanner, and two printers. This is located right around the corner from the Rec 1 Theater and is free to all residents and guests to use from 10 am to Noon, Monday through Friday.

There is even a club volunteer on hand to assist anyone needing help using any of the equipment. The only fee for printing and copying in the Lab is $.10 for black and $1.00 for color per page to cover the cost of toner and paper.

The second main mission is to make available presentations and teaching sessions on a wide variety of related topics that are available to everyone in the community and to help residents make easier and greater use of their computers and smartphones.

Monday morning and classroom presentations are free to all residents. The club also maintains a website, lwazcc.org, that has extensive information about the club and a video archive of previous presentations.

Membership is open to all residents of Leisure World for $10 per manor per year (which runs from October 1st through September 30th) and supports the presentations and classroom events. Dues can be paid by check or cash at club events or in the Internet Oasis, which is open from 10 am to Noon Monday through Friday. Like virtually all Leisure World clubs, the Computer & Technology Club has an elected board of directors who oversee the club but also has a small and dedicated group of Amigos who meet to plan the following month’s programs and presentations.

Club members are selected and assigned to research and moderate each event, which typically includes videos and speakers. Members are available to answer questions at the conclusion of each event.

In the coming months, the Computer & Technology

Club will present programs focused on teaching residents to make better use of their smartphones, computers, and other technology for entertainment, security, medical support, internet connections to family, home solar panels, travel booking, genealogy, and many other topics. Several such events will be presented each week in the Internet Oasis or around the corner in the Rec 1 Theater, and are open to all residents of Leisure World. Notices of classes and presentations can be seen on the LWPost, the Leisure World Facebook page, and the windows of the Internet Oasis. Leisure World is fortunate to have a wide variety of clubs serving the residents who have so many interests and passions. The Computer & Technology Club is here to help all clubs and residents use computers, phones, and technology to enhance those experiences.

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February Upcoming Movies & Classics Submitted by: Barbra E. Dawl

February 14

*NOT LW EVENTS.* Check your local theaters for showtimes.

February 2

Argylle Sofia Boutella, Henry Cavill, Dua Lipa, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell (PG-13) Reclusive author Elly Conway writes best-selling espionage novels about a secret agent named Argylle who’s on a mission to unravel a global spy syndicate.

However, when the plots of her books start to mirror the covert actions of a real-life spy organization, the line between fiction and reality begin to blur.

February 14

Bob Marley: One Love James Norton, Chris Blackwell, Michael Gandolfini, Lashana Lynch, Rita Marley, Micheal Ward (NR) Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world.

Madame Web Sydney Sweeney, Julia Carpenter, Isabela Merced, Anya Corazon, Emma Roberts, Mary Parker, Dakota Johnson (PG-13) Cassandra Webb is a New York City paramedic who starts to show signs of clairvoyance. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she must protect three young women from a mysterious adversary who wants them dead.

February 23

Ordinary Angles Alan Ritchson, Ed Schmitt, Hilary Swank, Sharon Stevens, Amy Acker, Nancy Travis, Tamala Jones. (PG) A struggling hairdresser finds a renewed sense of purpose when she meets a widowed father working hard to care for his two daughters. With his youngest critically ill and waiting for a liver transplant, the fierce woman single-handedly rallies an entire community to help.

North Italia North Italia is a newer addition to the SanTan mall area in Gilbert. It is a moody and open-concept restaurant perfect for date night, a special occasion, or even just a delicious meal. North Italia focuses on delivering the perfect handcrafted experience to all customers. Everything is made with the best ingredients and the chef ’s choice pizza and pasta is made from scratch daily.

They offer happy hour with open seating in their bar area Monday-Friday 3 PM-6 PM. North Italia also offers brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM-4 PM. At the moment this is my favorite restaurant in Gilbert and I use any excuse to dine in because of how good it is. It is a crowd-pleaser when it comes to bigger groups because you can call and make a reservation a few days prior and everyone should be able to find something that sounds amazing on the menu.

What should you get?

To start you can never go wrong with their Mulegrano which is a pomegranate mule or glass of wine. A must-get is their White Truffle Garlic Bread, it is the one thing on the menu everyone raves

about and once you have it you will too. My top 4 entrée recommendations would be the Chicken Parmesan, Spicy Rigatoni Vodka, Margherita Pizza, or the Ceaser Salad with Chicken. The Chicken Parmesan is amazing but the Parmesan Rigattoni that comes with it is the real star in my opinion.

The Spicy Rigatoni Vodka is what most of my friends get because their homemade noodles are to die for.

The Margherita Pizza is one of the best I have had in Gilbert, it reminds me of the pizza you get in Europe. The Ceaser Salad with chicken is my go-to when I want something light, but I always ask for it chopped because if not you are being served whole romaine leaves. To end the meal, I always recommend either the Bombolini (Italian donuts) or the Seasonal Butter Cake.

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OVER OVER THE THE WALL WALL

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Photos courtesy Waste Management Phoenix Open It is that time of year! The greatest game on grass will be back in Scottsdale for the annual Waste Management Open. This golf tournament is unlike any other with one and only 16th hole known around in the golf world as “the loudest hole on earth”.

Unlike the usual reverence that falls over the crowd as a golfer is about to tee off, this hole allows for absolute pandemonium!

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The weekend kicks off with a concert Saturday Feb. 3rd then kicks up Monday and Tuesday mornings for the “All fans Admitted Day”. The days when events are catered toward family friendly activities and shows.

Wednesday is the Annexes Pro-a, TPC Scottsdale Stadium course, consisting of the WHOOP shot at the 16th hole.

Winter Showcase Returns January 27-February 11 Photos courtesy Tucson Gem & Mineral Society Every year the world-renowned Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase is like a time portal, a trip around the world, and a treasure hunt all rolled into one. Every winter, more than 65,000 guests from around the globe descend upon Tucson, AZ, to buy, sell, trade, and bear witness to rare and enchanting gems, minerals, and fossils at more than 40 gem show locations across the city. If you’re planning a winter visit to Tucson, you won’t want to miss this three-week-long event.

Thursday the game begins! With a 7:30 a.m. start time the first round of the official WM Phoenix Open Tournament will tee off.

Friday it will proceed with the second round, and Saturday with the third.

For a more detailed schedule, new entrance areas, ticket prices as well as more information on the tournament origins please visit https:// wmphoenixopen.com/.

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Leisure World’s Most Challenging Years 1984-1998 (Part 2)

Robert Lampard The Western Savings (WS) Receivership, 1990. WS, with over $4.0B in assets was plunged into receivership by the Federal Deposit Insurance Company on April 30, 1990. The Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC) was appointed the Trustee. Anticipating the event, the Board sent WS President John Jacobs a letter of appreciation for all the contributions the company had made to LW over the previous 18 years.

bought the Turner Ranch Water Company from RTC. The residual water supply and pumping system to LW were not included in the purchase. It was auctioned off separately in 1996 and bought by Sequoia Industries for $1.6M. They immediately sent LW a 68% increase as rates had not changed for 11 years. The protracted litigation that followed led to a fee increase of 26% followed by another retroactive increase of 13% and a $110,000 a ‘structural’ payment by LW. Currently LW pays Global $725,000 per year for this water source.

doors open during cart battery recharging. Another attic fire was thought to be due to the aluminum wiring that was used as a cost saving measure in the construction of the manors in the late 1970’s. Waste removal was upgraded to the container pickup system with a 25% savings.

At the time WS still owned: the Sales office with its attached parking lot, the four duplex sites north of the tennis courts, 127 lots, the 23 acre site east of the Broadway gate, known as the Via Norte site, and the Turner Ranch Well Water Supply for the lakes and golf course. The Sales office, parking area and future duplex sites were quickly purchased from Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC) by LW for $114,000 plus $8200 for the furniture (1990) as there was no other interested party.

The Sites East and West of the Broadway Gate. The LW manor sites were not sold out in 1990. Two parcels of 95 and 32 lots remained. A LW group headed by Marion Weary offered to purchase the lots, subject to LW servicing them with utilities and other services.

After coming to an agreement, which included the group building the remaining northern wall and paying the $1000 transfer fee for each lot, a favorable vote for the attachment of the last lots to LW was obtained.

They were sold by early 1992 and would become part of District 5.

The Via Norte lot east of the Broadway gate was not so easily settled. RTC viewed it as a commercial site or one for future manors and worth over $500,000. LW believed they had a verbal agreement from WS to gift the site to LW for a storage area for resident RV’s, in discussions going back to 1979. That began a lengthy litigation process which LW lost. LW then made an offer of $272,000 for the site which RTC refused.

Having been bounced by WS to three different sites outside LW, the RV club better known as the RV Rovers had the site appraised at $300,000 and offered to eventually pay $322,000 for it. The agreement was conditional upon LW servicing the area which it did.

Over two hundred Rovers paid $1500 each for a lot.

They donated the money to LW and signed a ten year rental agreement for the site at $59,600 per year. LW serviced the site for $197,000. In the process it acquired a small corner of it for garbage compacting, hazardous waste storage and for storage of gas and diesel fuel.

The Turner Ranch Water Story. LW’s 21 lakes and two golf courses are watered using well water (at 98 degrees F), from the Turner Ranch Water company (now Global Water). The system uses any excess rain water fed into the lakes for the golf courses. The water in the lakes can also can be used for fire protection by attaching hoses to the green hydrants, or the yellow ones belonging to the City of Mesa. Originally the Water Company was owned by WS. In 1996 the City

Real Estate Sales come under one Company. With the WS demise and the Sales building purchase, the Sales and Resales staff became one agency. The Director remained on salary as a staff member while the sales group became part of Leisure World Realty, a wholly owned subsidiary of LW. The new realty director saw an opportunity for another source of income and persuaded the Board to acquire one manor at a below market price and refurbish it for sale. The exercise led to a $12,000 loss. Another fixerupper was purchased in 1998 but it too did not realize a significant return so the idea was dropped.

While the real estate market has fluctuated, roughly in relation to the Mesa market, all the Realty Company net profits still flow back monthly to its owner, LW. The Realty Company transferred over $600,000 (in 1997) to LW. By 2013 an estimated net of $8.0M has been been earned by LW through realty sales!

Other Managerial Decisions. Manager Ms. Stead retired in 1985. She was succeeded by John Lafferty who remained at LW for seven years, before becoming the manager of the Superstition Mall in 1992. He was replaced by Jon Devner who continued as the LW manager for the next 17 years, or until 2010. Under his supervision full time staff increased from 30 (1984) to 120 (1995) plus part-time seasonal staff. In 1996 there was a staff check, which found 14 non-citizens on staff.

They were retired.

Minor projects included finishing the LW Rec 1 parking lot. Street lights were replaced with sodium vapor lights. The first website was created for LW and LW Realty. An agreement was reached with Cox to serve all of LW with cable and internet. In return, Cox provided a reimbursement to LW. Two 24 seat buses were procured for trips to downtown and more distant events. Two garage fires occurred from not keeping

The Leisure World News. The LW News had been contracted out since the Cortese departure in 1976.

Publication was taken ‘in house’ in 1997. Costs were covered by selling ½ of the space to advertisers while the circulation was limited to LW residents only. The newspaper is now printed monthly in three section editions with up to 100 pages per issue.

Health Services. Originally the health clinic was staffed by nurses 24 hours a day. They made house calls by car. That service continued until it was curtailed by state legislation. The rentable Monitor 6 alarm system that was connected to each manor, was discontinued in 1997 and replaced with 911 calls that in turn were sent to Security as they were received. Two on site TV channels were also devoted to Health and Security.

Security. In 1992 Mesa City sent LW a notice that the use of the Ridge gate was prohibited except during emergencies like flooding when it became the only exit for vehicles. One emergency came after a flash flood filled the dip in the road to the Ridge. The flooding was sufficient to float a vehicle downstream. The occupant was rescued without injury.

Thefts and burglaries continued to occur including a rash of them in 1992. The 4-5 culprits were caught by an astute security guard. The incidence of break-ins was noticed to increase during school breaks. Leaving garage and car doors unlocked were the commonest causes.

Currently there are 17 security staff. Increased staffing led to a replacement of the Power gate in 1998 at a cost of $240,000. More and more security cameras are now in use throughout LW. Security refuses about 2000 visitors entrances each year, many by curious tourists.

Clubs and Activities. The most popular club has always been the golf club with its numerous individual groups. Initially 25% of all manor purchasers were golfers. Membership reached 1300 in 1990. The

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The number of other clubs continued to increase.

Tennis club members reached 400. The shuffle board lanes were increased to 12 for club members. The original ladies choir became the mixed chorus. A barbershop quartette was started. The theatre group put on shows including HMS Pinafore, Oh Mama. No Papa. A computer club was started. The library with its 60 volunteers and 24 hour access runs an annual book sale as its fundraiser. Most of the pre1984 clubs have continued but the Garden Club has not.

Financially. LW’s annual revenue grew as the number of manors grew, reaching $4.5M in 1985 and $7.9M in 1997. Assets also rose from $7.66M in 1986 to $17.36M before depreciation in 1997. Ongoing scrutiny kept the monthly base fee down to $101 plus the variable District fee. The transfer fee on the sale of a manor was increased to $1500 in 1993.

The Leisure World Foundation. The idea of a dedicated LW Foundation arose following a request to extend social services on site for an Outreach program for house bound residents. The goal was to permit residents to donate to the foundation and receive an IRS acceptable donation receipt. Annual Challenge Days became its preferred method of fundraising Initiated in 1986. State approval was secured in 1992 and the foundation became operational with a start-up grant from LW of $16,000 in 1995. It would become a key player in securing most of the estimated $5.7M in donations that have been made by LW residents over the years, including over $300,000 in donations to organizations outside LW like the Banner Baymont Medical Center.

Nearby LW. The Lutheran Hospital underwent a two floor addition, increasing its beds to 342 in 1988/89.

It would merge with the Banner hospital system in 1999. The adjacent Baymont Heart hospital opened in 2000 with 60 beds and increased the number to 111 in 2004. The close relationship with LW has helped their fundraising activities like running golf tournaments at LW. Conversely the hospital offered a Wellness clinic for LW residents.

The Superstition Mall began in 1987 and opened in 1990. Increased traffic led to Power Rd being widened in 1985 and Southern in 1989.

In 1995 LW declined to purchase the NW property on Broadway next to the Canal and did not participate in the NE site purchase, which was eventually secured by a national cemetery company in 1996.

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LEGACY FILES

Introducing the Trustee Toolkit: A Must-have for Successor Trustees By: Rilus M. Dana What do you do when a loved one makes you their trustee? How do you manage your family or close friend’s trust and administer it according to their wishes? We’ve seen many people trying to navigate this alone without any resources, resulting in stress or real trust administration issues. We believe that any trustee, whether our paying clients or not, should have access to the basic support they will need in performing their duties and responsibilities.

That’s why we put together a free resource called the Trustee Toolkit. Keep reading to learn the essentials of being a trustee and more about the Trustee Toolkit if you should find yourself in this role.

What is a Successor Trustee?

The creator of a trust chooses an individual or a company to serve as a successor trustee after their death.

Companies generally have high fees for their trustee services, so most trustors will choose a family member, close friend, or loved one as their successor trustee. The upside of going for this option is having someone they know and who knows them. Thus, the trustor can have peace of mind and trust that their trustee understands their personal wishes.

What Do Trustees Do? If someone close to you considers you as their trustee or has already named you as one, it helps to know what you’re getting into before you commit to the role. Here are the key duties: Act as a fiduciary: Represent the trustor’s interests, not your own. Failing in this duty can lead to personal liability, regardless of intentions.

Safeguard assets: Understand the trust’s assets and beneficiaries’ rights, regularly assessing funds and assets.

Communicate with beneficiaries: Keep beneficiaries informed and address their queries regarding trustrelated matters.

Maintain transaction records: Keep organized records of trust-related transactions to prevent errors or losses.

File required reports: Fulfill tax and regulatory reporting obligations to avoid fines and penalties.

Make decisions: Use discretion in decisions like benefit distributions or investments, keeping the trustor’s wishes in mind.

Uphold legacy: Remember, this role isn’t just paperwork; it’s about serving loved ones and honoring their legacy.

It involves real liability, so adhering strictly to guidelines is crucial. This is why we’re dedicated to empowering successor trustees with the knowledge and support they need.

What’s in the Trustee Toolkit?

With the varied duties and complicated terms involved in managing trusts, expect your role as a trustee to get overwhelming from the get-go. This is why we came up with our Trustee Toolkit. With it, any first-time successor trustee, or even an experienced one, can have a starting point and a practical game plan to go about their role. This toolkit contains all the essential resources, complete with email guidance and detailed walkthrough videos, you need to be an efficient and effective trustee, including:

Trust Inventory Spreadsheet - This is our time-tested tool for gathering and storing trust information. Trustees will find this helpful and indispensable as a database or reference for anything trust-related.

Trust Distribution Schedule - This is a resource trustees can use to organize, plan, and track the trust distribution to beneficiaries. A trust distribution schedule is especially critical if the trust has complex assets, multiple beneficiaries, and complicated instructions.

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With this FREE, all-in-one resource, you can easily and more accurately perform your role as a trustee. You can now fully commit to being your loved one’s trustee, and be confident that you can serve their wishes and protect their legacy. To learn more or download the Trustee Toolkit, go to RilusLaw.com/trustee-toolkit.

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For further questions or other concerns about your successor trustee duties, please feel free to reach out to us. Rilus Law’s trust and estate planning experts are always here to help.

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Tax season 2024 has arrived. Here are some suggestions that can help to keep your stress level down when preparing and filing your 2023 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 2022 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 2023, the amounts reported in your 2023 tax return should be similar to the amounts in your 2022 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 tax software such as TurboTax. 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 2024, April 15 falls on a Monday, so 2023 tax returns are due April 15.

There is an exception for residents of Maine and Massachusetts who have until April 17 to file their 2023 tax returns. April 15 is Patriots’ Day and April 16 is Emancipation Day which are holidays in those states.

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 are also 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.

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Financial Checklist for the New Year The changing calendar presents an opportunity to reflect, adjust and begin again in the direction of your goals. Consider completing this checklist to ensure your financial outlook is as bright as it can be in the New Year. ü Review income and expenses. Has your income changed over the past year? Did you experience any unexpected expenses? Inflation has made an impact on most households; look back to identify where your bank balance was most affected. If your spending has strayed from past financial goals, the New Year is a good time to reset and start fresh. Tally subscriptions and end non-essential or lowpriority services. Isolate problem areas and set realistic targets going forward. ü Review your investments. Market conditions from the past year may have affected your investment portfolio. Are you still satisfied with the amount and diversity of your holdings?

Schedule an annual review with your financial advisor to gain personalized recommendations on your investment strategy. This meeting is also an appropriate time to discuss other areas of your financial life and determine if your risk tolerance, time horizon, or goals have changed. ü Confirm beneficiary designations. It is important to ensure all your beneficiary designations are correct. When you die, assets without designations are placed into probate, which means the court determines the recipient according to inheritance laws.

The process can be slow and costly. A life event such as marriage, divorce, adoption, or birth of a child can affect your beneficiary

designations. If any notable events happened in the last year, now can be a great time to confirm your beneficiaries are still accurate. ü Evaluate insurance coverage. Insurance can help protect the financial security of your family when things don’t go as planned. Home, life, medical, auto, disability—all of these coverages can help restore the financial impact of an unexpected event. Conversely, the lack of these coverages can leave you financially vulnerable. Talk to your financial advisor about insurance plans that allow you to build resources for the future.

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CBD and Essential Tremor Introduction Essential tremor sometimes referred to as ‘ET’, is a nervous system disorder. It is a chronic, progressive condition that can be debilitating often affecting activities of daily living. Up to five percent of people aged 65 and older are at risk. Despite how common ET is, there is no cure, and at present few treatment options exist. ET is more prevalent than Parkinson’s disease.

What is Essential Tremor?

Essential tremor is characterized by involuntary and rhythmic shaking, that can occur in any part of the body but are more common in the hands when performing simple tasks, for instance, tying one’s shoes or drinking the morning coffee. The shaking typically occurs bilaterally. However, ET can affect the arms, head, face, and larynx or voice box which results in a shaky voice. Individuals with ET go undiagnosed for a long time as the first symptoms are rather discreet and can easily be mistaken for transient tremors. Although not life-threatening, approximately 2.2% - 3% of Americans have ET making it eight times more prevalent than Parkinson’s disease.

A comparison between ET and Parkinson’s shows differences. In Parkinson’s disease the shakes occur when one is still and not moving or inactive which sets this condition apart from ET. The shakes in ET are embarrassing and encumbering when it comes to functioning daily but not as debilitating.

Essential tremor develops gradually over time with stress and fatigue to aggravate the condition further.

Some research studies link tremors to hereditary, or inheritance, however, there is no conclusive evidence

that they are passed down from one individual to the next family member.

How Does Cannabidiol or CBD Help with Essential Tremors?

CBD can specifically impact the endocannabinoid system (ECS) receptors responsible for muscle movement. This influence provides a state of equilibrium for the muscles, calming periodic, jerking movements. In addition, CBD has potent neuroprotective properties that can help reduce the symptoms of stressors and inflammation in the nervous system and the release of pro-inflammatory chemicals that create harm.

CBD oil shows promise in the ability to fight tremors in a natural and non-invasive manner. The cannabinoid CBD can target and regulate receptors in the endocannabinoid system responsible for muscle movement throughout the body. Muscles contract when chemical messengers are sent to the muscle tissue by the central nervous system. If a large amount of these chemical messengers floods the muscle tissue, the area is continually stimulated to contract, leading to twitching, tremors, and tightness. CBD oil has been shown to reduce the release of these chemical messengers, allowing the muscles to relax.

Pertinent Research on Tremors and CBD One of the issues with finding an effective treatment for ET is that its origin is not well understood. A 2020 study performed on mice tested a variety of CBD doses revealing suppression of tremors with no unwanted side effects of impairment or sedation. This finding could make CBD a potential alternative to pharmaceutical drugs that are taken with side effects.

CBD oil promotes relaxation, reduces inflammation,

and soothe symptoms of tremors. Dr. Handforth, a researcher funded through the International Tremor Foundation, was able to note robust suppression of tremor in mice given CBD. He also identified that CBD activates the 5HT1a receptors which suppresses tremor activity through the TRPV1 receptor. His findings are tentative but need validation in human clinical trials.

Strategic Dosing of CBD for Tremors Everyone is uniquely different; therefore, dosing must be tailored to the person. The recommendation is to start slowly with the lowest recommended dose and increase gradually until you reach your desired dosage or effect. There are several factors that come into play with dosing, one’s metabolism, hydration status, activity level, weight, history with CBD and hemp products and the sensitivity of one’s endocannabinoid system.

The recommendation is to start with one drop of CBD oil under the tongue three times a day. In general, an amount of 25 mg per day is sufficient for people whose symptoms are not severe. If this dosage is not enough, increase your dosage every three weeks by 25 mg until the desired effect is achieved.

Conclusion Living with ET can be challenging but the good news is research is ongoing to discover how best to rein in the central nervous system and the erratic chemical cascade that is out of control. A natural option is available in CBD oil to calm, shut down the chemical release and to restore some semblance of order at a cellular level. Give CBD oil a try and see what happens.

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FLY THE FLAG The Leisure World Lions Club offers you the opportunity to show your American pride by flying the flag each holiday throughout the year.

When you subscribe to the Bob Hutton “Fly the Flag” Program the LeisureWorld Lions Club volunteers will install and remove a 3' x 5' American flag in your front yard four times a year.

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About Cholesterol – A Heart Month Lesson Ronda Gates, MS When health consumers ceremoniously march to their doctor’s office each year for their annual physical, they are typically sent to a diagnostic laboratory where several vials of blood are drawn for a “Basic Metabolic Panel.”

This common screening tool provides key information regarding a patient’s fluid and electrolyte status, kidney function, blood sugar levels, and response to various medications and other medical therapies.

One of the more critical measures reviewed is the level of cholesterol in your blood. If the numbers are abnormal (typically a cholesterol reading over 200 mg/ dl) it will trigger a discussion about “your cholesterol.”

You may hear, “It is too high” or “There’s not enough ‘good’ cholesterol” or “There’s too much ‘bad’ cholesterol.”

If we ask 100 people if they think cholesterol is good or bad, chances are they’ll say it’s bad. That’s not true.

Cholesterol is essential to life. The human body, which makes all the cholesterol you need from the animal fats you eat in eggs, meat, and cheese, uses it to produce cell membranes, hormones, vitamin D, and the bile acids that help you digest fat. It helps your brain, skin, and other organs work as they should.

To accomplish this, the cholesterol has to move to these sites through your bloodstream. But in the same way, a candle won’t dissolve in water; waxy fat-like cholesterol can’t dissolve in watery blood. Happily, the body works its magic, and when your blood gets to your liver, the cholesterol is disguised by surrounding it with a fat (lipo) protein.

When the liver wraps a little of the lipoprotein around the cholesterol, it’s called low-density lipoprotein or LDL cholesterol. This lighter lipoprotein moves more slowly through the bloodstream and has a propensity to erect fatty barriers in the form of plaque that can make your arteries narrow and less flexible. This can lead to a diagnosis of atherosclerosis. If there is too much plaque in these damaged arteries, a clot can form and float to your heart or brain, causing a heart attack or stroke.

This is NOT GOOD. Meantime, if a lot of the lipoprotein is wrapped around the cholesterol, it’s called a high-density

lipoprotein or HDL cholesterol. This heavier HDL cholesterol bounces and floats through the blood easily, where it acts as a “happy” scavenger that can pick up and get rid of the “lousy” LDL cholesterol that deposits on coronary artery walls.

More recently, some physicians have been working with more sophisticated labs that provide information about the number and kind of damaging LDL particles using a more sophisticated NMR LipoProfile. This gives your physician a more accurate prediction of your risk for inflammatory heart disease. Additionally, if your family history includes multiple ancestors who have died from heart disease, there are tests to discover if you have a mutation of one of the many genes that cause high blood cholesterol levels.

So, once again, I implore. If you want to live longer and live well, with your doctor’s approval, get out there and enjoy our beautiful Arizona sunshine with a walk, run, ride, or use the wide variety of machines in our exceptionally staffed personal trainers at the Leisure World gym.

Live long, live well.

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

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Money Compared WHAT WILL YOU CHOOSE? Gold, CBDC, Silver, or Bitcoin While the U.S. dollar is the longest surviving fiat (unbacked) currency in history, its end is near, - a matter of months! In a catalog of fiat currencies, 600 beginning with A were found, all worthless.

The image was papered with real fiat currencies— now worthless.

UNIT OF VALUE Gold value has gone from $25 in 1934 to $2000 per ounce recently. There is a limited world supply of Gold.

In the past there have been gold certificates, and the U.S. Federal Reserve dollar was backed by gold prior to 1971. Gold has centuries of being of value.

CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) is controlled by a central bank and its quantity has no limit. It is planned to be on a Blockchain controlled by the bankers. Being digital, each trade will be on an open blockchain, thus, no private trades and no paper money.

Silver has a limited quantity and currently it also has price suppressed by the bankers. In addition, there is less silver each year, since use has been more than what was mined. There is no current paper silver, just coins, bars, and futures market’s trading papers.

Bitcoin is governed by its 9 page white paper. Miners world wide check each trade’s honesty and put together the next block on the Bitcoin Blockchain. Miners received 50 new coins for the first blocks. This payment is cut in half every 4 years, Now they receive 6.25 coins/ block or 490 new coins per day. The final total will be 21 million coins in the year 2140. There is no paper money, just wallets holding electronic coins.

“Bitcoin became the ninth most valuable financial asset in the world over the last 15 years without Wall Street.” Ref: Teeka Towari, Palm Beach Letter 1/12/24.

EASE OF USE Gold is a store of value. It is more useful when converted to coins. Gold is heavy to carry or mail. Gold requires safe storage. Counterfeiting of coins is an issue.

CBDC, as currently planned, ownership and transfer of all coins is known by the Central Bank (government)

and can be followed in each trade.

There is no paper CBDC. There is no limit to the amount generated.

In use, there is nothing private, all trades are on an open blockchain.

Since the value is digital, it has all the trading advantages going directly, over distances with no middle men needing to be paid.

Silver as legal money has several advantages.

1. Silver is recognized in the U.S. constitution as a form of money.

2. Silver was 91% of U.S. coins (dines, quarters, half dollars, and dollars) minted prior to 1965.

3. U.S. currently mints 100% silver coins, and bars.

Larger Silver coins and bars need to be tested, to avoid counterfeiting.

Bitcoin differs from other forms of money.

1. Being electronic it has no weight. It can be sent directly from your wallet to an electronic wallet anywhere in the world. Sending $1 costs the same as sending $1,000.

2. Each Bitcoin has a public key and a private key. The public key is used to receive funds and the private key is used to send funds. The private key controls the funds. The keys are long passwords.

3. The coin or wallets can be stored on paper, on computers, on metal, on electronic media, in special programs, and in one’s brain.

4. The value in a wallet is kept on thousands of computers around the world in the Bitcoin blockchain. It is secure and cannot be modified or controlled by governments.

5. The value of a Bitcoin can be divided down to 0.00000001 (10 to -8, named one Satoshi). At $ 44,000/coin, a Satoshi has the value of 0.44 cents.

6. Bitcoin is recognized around the world and has the same value everywhere. Anyone, any where, with a cell phone can use Bitcoin and crypto currencies.

Banks are not involved, as you are your own banker.

7. EL Salvador uses strike.me electronic coins, a form of Bitcoin for small daily purchases. (See strike.me/ Bitcoin)

8. The precise timing of each block in the blockchain prevents double spending of the same Bitcoin coin.

9. All trades recorded on the Bitcoin blockchain are final and permanent.

CURRENT USE U.S. Companies Overstocked Company started to accept Crypto Currencies in payment in 2015. They saved the credit card’s cost on each sale. Gold Silver Coin exchange and other U,S. companies also accept Bitcoin and several cryptos in payment. Some barbers and many other small businesses now accept Crypto currencies in payment. Just ask!

States Utah has accepted Gold and Silver in payment of taxes for years. Nevada, along with several other states, are printing thin sheets of gold, then incased in a plastic as a “paper” currency. People are buying these certificates while their legal use has not been decided by a court.

Countries legal use El Salvador has been using Bitcoin as a legal type of currency for several years. Uraquay and Chile are using Bitcoin for payment of cross boarder trades. Argentina’s new president is overhauling their government along with their money. Brazil, a member of BRICS, is also seeking options for their money. El Salvador’s economic success is encouraging other countries to investigate Bitcoin as their legal money.

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Leisure World’s First Annual Car Show 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.

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RECREATION: Feb. Special Events Foundation Lecture Series

Grammar Party at Leisure World: Wednesday, February 21 Word lovers, this event is for you! Ellen Jovin, author of the national bestseller Rebel with a Clause: Tales and Tips from a Roving Grammarian (HarperCollins, 2022), will join Leisure World to talk about her travels around the U.S. with her traveling grammar advice stand, called the Grammar Table. Ellen will explain why she does this, talk about some of her favorite questions, and tell us some of the more unusual places she has helped people punctuate and conjugate.

Please feel free to bring your own long-standing grammar questions and debates. Ellen is the author of three other books on grammar and writing and the co-founder of a communication skills training firm called Syntaxis. In her free time, she has studied 25+ languages for fun.

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New York, New York When Ellen Jovin first walked outside her Manhattan apartment building and set up a folding table with a GRAMMAR TABLE sign, it took about thirty seconds to get her first visitor. Everyone had a question for her.

Grammar Table was such a hit—attracting the attention of the New York Times, NPR, and CBS Evening News—that Ellen soon took it on the road, traveling across the U.S. to answer questions from writers, lawyers, editors, businesspeople, students, bickering couples, and anyone else who uses words in this world.

Rebel with a Clause In Rebel with a Clause, Ellen Jovin tackles what is most on people’s minds, grammatically speaking—from the Oxford comma to the places prepositions can go, the likely lifespan of whom, semicolonphobia, and more.

Punctuated with linguistic debates from tiny towns to our largest cities, Ellen’s travels will delight anyone wishing to polish their prose or revel in our age-old, universal fascination with language.

What is a Grammar Table?

It’s like a lemonade stand, except Ellen Jovin will answer grammar questions from any passerby. She has set up her table in public places in all 50 states, and Leisure World will be her next stop.

Ellen will be setting up a grammar table on Wednesday morning, February 21, outside of the King Card Room at Rec 1. She will be there from 9:00 – 10:00 am, during Wednesday Coffee.

Ellen Jovin is part of the Leisure World Foundation Premier Speaker Series. Her presentation will begin at 6:00 on Wednesday, February 21. She is open to questions after her presentation and will have a limited number of signed books available.

Beverages and cookies will be offered after the talk. These are provided in cooperation with the Recreation Department and the Desert Financial: Wills and Trust Division

Not-So Newlywed Game 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?”

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Easter is early this year:

Easter Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast COPA Health Café Team will be serving up pancakes. The menu includes two pancakes, two link sausages, syrup, juice, coffee, and water. Bring the whole gang for breakfast then enjoy as the little ones scramble for Easter eggs in the Courtyard at our Annual Egg Hunt.

The egg hunt is open to all grandchildren and guests ages ten and younger. The hunt area will be divided into age groups. Those “hunting” will get candy or toy-filled eggs. Children need to bring their own bag or basket to carry the eggs. There will be games for the younger kids to play on the Promenade while older kids will enjoy the challenges on the Sport Court.

Please sign up in the Recreation Office by Wednesday, March 27 with your name, manor number, number of children participating, and their ages.

Pancake breakfast tickets will be available in the Rec Office – advanced purchase encouraged at $5 per person in advance or $6 per person at the door.

Date: Sat., Mar. 30 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.- Pancake Breakfast - Ballroom 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. - Photo Booth—Club Room 8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. - Petting Zoo & Bubble Fun - Courtyard 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. - Games & Activities - Promenade & Sport Court 9:45 a.m. - Egg Hunts Begins - Courtyard Place: Rec. 1 Center Cost: Pancake Breakfast $5 per person in advance | $6 per person at the door.

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Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance

“LOVE is in the Air!” Come celebrate the love with your partner, friends, and neighbors. Dance with the hottest band in the valley, Uncorked. The evening will start off with soft dinner music and the beat will heat up throughout the night.

There will be a 50/50 event plus a silent auction, so bring your money.

Dinner will be provided by Premier Catering. Tickets are available in the Recreation Office on January 2nd.

Grub and Groove 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. 24 Time: 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $6 in advance | $8 at door Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima

Date: Wed., Feb. 14 Time: 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms Cost: $55 per person Deadline: Fri., Feb. 9

Leisure World Dinner Club The Leisure World Dinner Club will have three dinners/shows for the 2023-2024 season in Hopi/Pima Rooms in Rec. 2. For all dinner shows, doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6:00 p.m. and the show starting at 7:00 p.m.

March 19, 2024, will be featuring toe-tapping Irish Folk Music by Kilted Spirit. Tickets will go on sale in February.

Date: Tues., Mar. 19 Cost: $35 per person Time: Doors at 5:30 p.m. | Dinner at 6:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 2 Hopi Room Deadline: Fri., Mar. 15

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Community Happy Hour Community Happy Hour is a great way to meet your neighbors and hang out with friends. With a rotating schedule of Resident Volunteer DJ’s, it is different every month.

B.Y.O.B. 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 DJs, please contact the Rec. Office!

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.

L.W. Bingo is for Residents and their guests 18 years of age and older. Our bingo games are for recreational play and are not open to the public.

February – DJ George Miller (70’s to now) March – DJ Chrissy Lock (Jazz/Speakeasy Theme) Date: Fri., Feb. 2 & Mar. 1 Times: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Place: Rec. 1 Clubroom

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

Place: Rec. 1 Ballroom

Trivia Night

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The next three Trivia Nights will be at Rec. 2 with only one session starting at 6:00 pm.

The original date of Feb. 21st was changed to Feb. 28th to accommodate the Foundation Lecture Series on the 21st. We will not be hosting two sessions as previously stated, as we will be holding the majority of the remaining Trivia Nights at Rec. 2. Please see below for the correct dates and their places.

Take this opportunity to sell and buy used household items, and handmade craft items, or residents may also sell commercial items. 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.

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. 7* & 28* | Mar. 6* & 27 Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 1 Ballroom Cost: $2 per person *Feb. 7th , Feb. 28th and March 6th will be held at Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms – capacity of 300 people.

Date: Fri., Feb. 9 & Mar. 8 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place: Rec. 1 Ballroom Cost: $5 per table | $1 per rack

Game Night

Name That Tune Test your musical knowledge and join us for another fun game night hosted by Trivia’s famous host, Scott Immel! Join a team of 8 people and let’s see who is crowned the melomaniacs of Leisure World! Similar to trivia, we will be playing 3 rounds with 10 different song clips from the 1950s through now!

Date: Tues., Feb 13 & Mar. 12 Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 1 Ballroom Cost: $2 per person

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COMMUNITY DANCE PARTIES Join in the fun, socialize, and dance! Come listen to great music, friendly conversation, and have a groovin’ time! All dances include your mixology stations of soda, water, ice, and cups, all you need to bring is the B in B.Y.O.B. Fresh popped popcorn will also be provided for $1 by REMAX.

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Johnny K & Kompany

Midnight Confessions

Johnny K & Kompany is back to help Leisure World get down and reminisce on the good old days. Enjoy good times with some of your favorite oldies like Stand By Me, Proud Mary, and more. You will have a grand experience of yesteryear with a touch of simplicity and timelessness of the music standards from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.

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 generation). 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. Free unlimited photos will be provided

by Simply Smiles Photo Booth.

Date: Thurs., Feb. 1 Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms Cost: $8 in advance | $10 at event

50s Sock Hop

Come Back Buddy Transcend time with music from the 50’s! Step back in time with COME BACK BUDDY specializing in 50’s Rock-N-Roll, providing great entertainment for dancing and fun... an exciting atmosphere for “kids” of all ages! The group’s repertoire includes the music of many artists from the 50’s era including Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Ricky Nelson, and of course, Buddy Holly.

Date: Thurs., Feb. 29 Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms Cost: $8 in advance | $10 at event

Date: Thurs., March 14 Time: 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms Cost: $10 in advance | $12 at event

New Band!

Back Door Funk A band that is very popular in surrounding communities is making its way into Leisure World for the first time, bringing funk! They specialize in Funk and R&B, playing War, Kool & The Gang, Sly and the Family Stone, as well as some contemporary jives, and more! Get your groove on with this new band and enjoy!

Date: Thurs., March 28 Time: 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms Cost: $8 in advance | $10 at event

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February Sunday Movie Matinees

Free Sunday movies in the Theater 4 p.m. Refreshments provided. All seats will be on a first-come basis only. Schedule may change due to Netflix movie availability.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SUNDAY MOVIE MATINEES WILL BE ENDING IN JUNE 2024 DUE TO LACK OF PARTICIPATION AND COSTS. WE WILL BE REPLACING THESE WITH MONTHLY COURTYARD MOVIES ON THE BLOW-UP SCREEN COME FALL 2024, AS WELL AS OUR MONTHLY CLASSIC MOVIE NIGHTS. THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE JOINED US OVER THE YEARS FOR OUR SUNDAY MOVIES! February 4 Elvis (PG-13) From his rise to fame to his unprecedented superstardom, rock ‘n’ roll icon Elvis Presley maintains a complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker, over the course of 20 years. Central to Presley’s journey and happiness is one of the most influential people in his life -- Priscilla.

February 18 The Blues Brothers (R) After his release from prison, Jake (John Belushi) reunites with his brother, Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) -- collectively known as the “Blues Brothers.” Jake’s first task is to save the orphanage the brothers grew up in from closing, by raising $5,000 to pay back taxes.

The two are convinced they can earn the money by getting their old band back together.

However, after playing several gigs and making a few enemies, including the police, the brothers face daunting odds to deliver the money on time.

February 11 Bruce Almighty (PG-13) Bruce Nolan’s (Jim Carrey) career in TV has been stalled for a while, and when he’s passed over for a coveted anchorman position, he loses it, complaining that God is treating him poorly. Soon after, God (Morgan Freeman) actually contacts Bruce and offers him all his powers if he thinks he can do a better job. Bruce accepts and goes on a spree, using his new-found abilities for selfish, personal use until he realizes that the prayers of the world are going unanswered.

February 25 School of Rock (PG-13) Overly enthusiastic guitarist Dewey Finn (Jack Black) gets thrown out of his bar band and finds himself in desperate need of work. Posing as a substitute music teacher at an elite private elementary school, he exposes his students to the hard rock gods he idolizes and emulates -- much to the consternation of the uptight principal (Joan Cusack). As he gets his privileged and precocious charges in touch with their inner rock ‘n’ roll animals, he imagines redemption at a local Battle of the Bands.

Classics of the Silver Screen Movie Night:

“Bonnie and Clyde”

Small-time crook Clyde Barrow (Warren Beatty) tries to steal a car and winds up with its owner’s daughter, dissatisfied small-town girl Bonnie Parker (Faye Dunaway). Their crimes quickly spiral from petty theft to bank robbery, but tensions between the couple and the other members of their gang-hapless driver C.W. (Michael J. Pollard), Clyde’s suave older brother Buck (Gene Hackman) and Buck’s flibbertigibbet wife, Blanche (Estelle Parsons) --could destroy them all.

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All Aboard To Broadway Announcing Leisure World 2023-2024 Broadway Across America season at ASU Gammage. All shows include roundtrip deluxe motorcoach transportation with show tickets in Orchestra Level seating. *Please notice the deadline for registration is a month before the show date, so please register accordingly.

On Sale Now at the Recreation Office and Online!

“Hamilton” Tues., July 16, 2024 depart at 6:00 p.m. for 7:30 p.m. show HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. With book, music, and lyrics

by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on

Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

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2024 Hale Theatre Season For 20 years, Hale Centre Theatre has been bringing exciting, family-friendly Broadway Musicals, Dramas, and Comedies to downtown Gilbert audiences. With discounted tickets seated on the north side of the stage, you’ll be sure to have a great night, in the round, filled with laughs, music, and high-quality stage productions. Join your friends, neighbors, and family on a local, economical excursion once a month to enjoy theatre right down the road. Drive yourself or carpool with friends as we follow along as a group to Hale Theatre! *Please note that deadlines for shows listed below are 2 weeks before the show, please get your tickets accordingly.

All Shows On Sale Now at the Recreation Office and Online!

My Fair Lady: Musical

Titanic: The Musical

Cinderella: Musical Comedy

My Fair Lady opened on Broadway to rave reviews which haven’t stopped since! It is the story of Eliza Doolittle, who proves a far greater challenge to the renowned Professor Higgins than he had anticipated. You’ll thrill once again to such songs as “I’m Getting Married in the Morning,” “On the Street Where You Live,” and “I Could Have Danced All Night.”

5 Tony Awards! In 1912 a marvel of the modern age set sail from England to America; the largest, strongest ship in the world called - in fact - the ‘unsinkable’ ship. A Grammy Award-nominated score and stunning emotion, Titanic tells the unforgettable tales of the real-life heroes and bold romantics on board the ship of dreams in this breathtaking musical.

Tony Award winner! Experience the timeless tale of a young woman, her fairy godmother, and one enchanted morning you’ll never forget! You’ll hear songs including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic theatrical experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream...or a really great pair of shoes.

Date: Wed., Feb. 28, 2024 Cost: $43 Deadline: Wed., Feb. 14, 2024

Date: Wed., Apr. 10, 2024 Cost: $43 Deadline: Wed., Mar. 27, 2024

Date: Wed., July 24, 2024 Cost: $43 Deadline: Wed., July 10, 2024

Kiss and Tell: Comedy

Newsies: Musical

This 1940’s romp finds Corliss Archer, a precocious 16-yearold, the only person in the know about her brother’s secret marriage. When her new sister-in-law finds she is going to have a baby, Corliss accompanies her to the doctor. A nosy neighbor sees them and spreads the word that Corliss is the mother-to-be! The situation resolves in absolute hilarity!

Extra, extra! Read all about it! Based on a true story set in NYC at the turn of the century. Jack Kelly is the leader of a band of street kids who dream of a better life far from the hardship of the streets. They take on the notorious publisher, Joseph Pulitzer. This musical features catchy songs and a posse of underdogs you can’t help but root for.

Date: Tues., Mar. 19, 2024 Cost: $43 Deadline: Tues., Mar. 5, 2024

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2023-2024 individual tickets are in the Rec. Office and on lwca.com!

2023-2024 Individual Show Tickets

On select Mondays through March, Recreation provides audiences access to unparalleled artists, diverse programs, cutting-edge experiences, and high-quality performances by local, regional, and national artists.

There’s not a bad seat in the House at Rec 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms. Doors open around 6:30 p.m. and shows start promptly at 7:00 p.m. $23-$29 Advance tickets are available online or in the Rec Office. Walk-ins welcome at the door for a $2 premium if seats are available.

(On-sale starting October 1, 2023.)

Section One $29 pp Section Two $27 pp Section Three $25 pp Section Four $23 pp

Information on 2024-2025 Season Tickets: Series will be announced in March Newspaper

Tickets are available at the door with an additional $2 surcharge.

For next year’s season ticket holders, you will have the option to repeat the same seats you had for the 2023-2024 season. For those of you who were not season ticket holders this year, or would like to change your seats, you will be able to do so at a later time.

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2023-2024 Season Ticket Holders will have the opportunity to get their same seats from Mon., March 4-Fri., March 15. This will allow you two weeks to either go online or call into the Rec. Office to purchase your 2024-2025 season passes. After the two-week period, starting on March 18th, all remaining seats will be released, and will be open seating for those who would like to be new season ticket holders, or would like to change their seats from last year. This will be done through LWCA.com, or in the Rec. Office. *Please note, if you do not renew your season pass within the two-week period, you are not guaranteed the same seats from the previous season.

Season Pass Renewal Period*: Mon., Mar. 4 - Fri., Mar. 15 Remaining Season Passes: Mon., Mar. 18 - Fri., Sept. 6

This season we have an open seat, first come process for purchasing, both online and in the Rec Office.

Pick-Up Notice This year, we have printed out all season ticket holders season ticket pass (one ticket for the entire season). If you need to print out an individual show ticket to sell or give away, please stop by the Recreation Office, and we will be happy to help. Season 6-shows (JanuaryMarch) season tickets are available for pick-up in the Rec. Office now.

AOR – When FM Ruled The World

NEW! Buffet’s Margaritaville: Jimmy Buffet Tribute

AOR was the name given to the AWESOME rock music that dominated FM radio during the 1980’s. The list of inspiring bands goes on and on – Toto, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon, Boston, Kansas, Night Ranger, Whitesnake, Cheap Trick, Heart, Mr Mister … You will hear them all in this show – and remember When FM Radio Ruled The World!

Due to unforeseen circumstances on visa issues, we have replaced Intrzzmo with Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville.

This show is an explosive celebration of the iconic music of Jimmy Buffett, featuring all of his greatest hits that will have you singing along and dancing in your seat. With a band that is as talented as it is passionate, you’ll be treated to a performance that captures the essence of Buffett’s music and the lifestyle it embodies.

Monday, February 5, 2024

Diamond Rocks: A Legendary Neil Diamond Tribute Monday, March 4, 2024

The name says it all! Diamond Rocks celebrates one of the most influential American artists of our time – the one and only Neil Diamond! Known the World over for his incredible tribute to Neil Diamond, Barrie Cunningham has spent most of his life entertaining in showrooms, concert halls and on major cruise lines. He brings the magic of Neil Diamond to the stage with his incredible look and precise vocals. Barrie has also received many awards including San Diego’s “Entertainer of the Year” and was a principal act in a show voted Reno’s “Show of the Year” 3 years straight.

Monday, February 19, 2024

Breakdown: A Tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Monday, March 18, 2024

Take a trip into the vast world of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with one of the finest tribute shows on the planet. Breakdown is as near a real experience as can be delivered by anyone other than the actual band. Scott Blackwell clearly replicates the voice of Tom Petty and combined with the look and style; you’ll think you’re watching Tom himself.

Breakdown has performed in hundreds of venues over the years to include casino shows, concert halls, festivals, and private events.

All shows start at 7 p.m. and are in the Rec. Center 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms.

Presented in cooperation with TAD Management, Khris Dodge Entertainment.

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7:00 p.m. Performing Arts Show: AOR: When FM Ruled The World (HPG)

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9:00 a.m. Leisure World Car Show (R1)

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7:00 p.m. 50’s Sock Hop Dance Party “Come Back Buddy” (HPG)

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PIMAG - Pima Room/ Kitchen PO - Swimming Pool PAV - Pavilion TPO - Therapy Pool R2CR - Coyote Run R2PL - Rec. 2 Parking Lot

Rec. Center 3 Located at Heron Lakes Golf Course APA – Apache Room APA/NAV – Apache/NavaJo Rooms NAV – Navajo Room

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Featured Trips

ASU Gammage - “Hamilton” Get your tickets before June 17!

Enjoy a night out on the town, as Leisure World provides a luxurious experience to ASU Gammage to see a Broadway production, with deluxe motorcoach transportation dropped off at the door.

HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

Date: Tues., July 16 Time: Depart at 6:00 p.m. for 7:30 p.m. show Cost: $150 per person Deadline: Mon., June 17

Springtime in Southern California (KT) Featuring Temecula Valley Wine Country & The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch Day One: We’ll leave the Valley with plenty of pit stops, on our way to Yuma, Arizona, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self at Lute’s Casino. A great favorite with the locals, Lute’s was built in 1901 as a general store, turned into a pool hall in 1920, and is now a no-frills greasy spoon—dishing up cheeseburgers, sandwiches and some traditional Mexican dishes. After lunch we’ll head for Alpine, California and the beautiful Viejas Casino Resort, our headquarters for the next three nights. The Viejas Resort offers three luxury hotel towers, along with six restaurants, a lush pool and lounge area, an outlet shopping center, full-service spa and so much more.

We’ll be offered $10 a night towards any of the food outlets, plus $25 in gambling bucks. We’ll check into our hotel rooms, enjoy dinner on self at the restaurant of your choice and a free evening.

Day Two: We’ll enjoy breakfast on self at the hotel—an opportunity to use your $10 credit. After breakfast we’ll head out to explore the famous rolling hills of Carlsbad.

For more than 60 years The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch have announced the arrival of spring in North San Diego County, with an unforgettable burst of color and beauty—nearly 50 acres of Giant Ranunculus flowers— with the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop. We’ll travel comfortably through the fields in hay wagons drawn by antique tractors, an annual tradition that has become

part of the area’s local heritage. Later we’ll head south to enjoy lunch, on self, in San Diego’s vibrant Little Italy. Once home to San Diego’s flourishing tuna fishing industry and generations of Italian families who made their living on the sea, Little Italy is now a lively neighborhood with cozy patio cafés, international restaurants, craft brew stops, urban wineries, art galleries, sophisticated shops, boutique hotels, and the festive Piazza della Famiglia.

Later we’ll board San Diego’s famous Old Town Trolleys for an exciting two-hour tour of the city’s most notable attractions, including Hotel del Coronado, Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, the Whaley House, Star of India and so much more! Early evening we’ll head back to our hotel to enjoy dinner on self and a free evening.

Day Three: We’ll enjoy breakfast on self at the hotel—again, an opportunity to use your $10 credit.

After breakfast we’ll travel to Temecula Valley Wine Country. Spanning more than 33,000 acres—the largest viticultural area in Southern California —Temecula Valley Wine Country is one of California’s best-kept secrets.

First planted in 1968, the region is now home to nearly 50 wineries, from boutique to large-production, rustic to modern. Home to three distinctly different wine trails, we’ll begin with a delicious lunch and wine tasting on the De Portola Wine Trail, winding us through Temecula Valley’s equestrian area while showcasing wines styles from around the world. We’ll also tour and taste wine on the very popular Rancho California Wine Trail, home

FOLLOW-ALONG TRIP: 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.

My Fair Lady, Musical My Fair Lady opened on Broadway to rave reviews which haven’t stopped since! It is the story of Eliza Doolittle, who proves a far greater challenge to the renowned Professor Higgins than he had anticipated. You’ll thrill once again to such songs as “I’m Getting Married in the Morning,” “On the Street Where You Live,” and “I Could Have Danced All Night.”

Date: Wed., Feb. 28, 2024 Cost: $43 Deadline: Wed., Feb. 14, 2024

to the region’s oldest and most well-known wineries.

Leaving the beaten path, we’ll explore and taste wine on the wildly scenic Calle Cotento Wine Trail, offering sweeping vineyard views in every direction. And it’s all included! Early evening we’ll head back to our hotel to enjoy dinner on self and a free evening.

Day Four: Breakfast is on self at the hotel. After breakfast it’s bags out and we’re headed for home with plenty of great sightseeing and a stop for lunch on self along the way. Come with us!

Date: Tues., April 9-Fri., April 12 Cost: $1224 per person (single) | $999 per person (double) Deadline: Mon., April 2

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MOTORCOACH TRIPS: FEBRUARY The 65th Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts (KT) 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 65-year 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 complement 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 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. Don’t wait to make your reservations.

Date: Fri., Feb. 9 Cost: $115 per person Deadline: Fri., Feb. 2 Barleen’s Old Time Rock & Roll Show (KT) This affordable local tour includes so much, beginning with a delicious luncheon of slow cooked roasted beef complete with all the trimmings, topped off with a decadent slice of chocolate cake.

After lunch it’s time to kick back and enjoy a fabulous matinee performance, brought to you by masterful musicians. We’ll enjoy Rock & Roll Through the Years featuring the early hits of Elvis, The Everly Brothers, and Buddy Holly. Take a trip down memory lane with those doo-wop hits we heard on the radio like Duke of Earl and At the Hop, and let’s not forget The Angels, The Chiffons and The Ronettes. This show also transports you into the 60’s with Roy Orbison, The Tokens and the great sound of Motown. Get your toes tappin’ and sing along as the Barleen Band cruises through the early years of Rock and Roll!

Date: Sat., Feb. 17 Cost: $99 Deadline: Fri., Feb. 9 Mystery Tour- Back By Popular Demand! Dress comfortably for a surprise full of fun! That's all we are gonna say!

self this evening, and the night is yours to enjoy, with all there is to see and do in Las Vegas!

Day Two: A fantastic hot breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s back in the Transits and we’re off to enjoy a spectacular scenic drive through Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

Just 15 miles west of Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon offers the most incredible views of desert beauty, towering red cliffs and abundant wildlife—a stark contrast to the bright lights and glitz of Las Vegas. Later we’re off to experience the exciting Las Vegas Strip, beginning with the Flamingo Hotel—famously loaded with old-school Vegas charm. We’ll catch a glimpse of paradise in the Flamingo’s 4-acre Wildlife Habitat, where luscious greenery, meandering streams and waterfalls, meet live Chilean flamingos, unique bird species and exotic fish and turtles.

We’ll enjoy an affordable lunch, on self, at the Flamingo Food Court, offering fresh sandwiches, pizza, American fare and Asian favorites. Afterwards we’ll continue to explore the Strip, with a visit to the renowned Bellagio Hotel.

Each season, the Bellagio’s enormously talented horticulture and engineering teams transform the 14,000-squarefoot Botanical Gardens into a showcase of inspiring sights, sounds, scents and colors. Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter are all featured—along with a special display for Lunar New Year—to be unveiled mid January and run through early March.

Lucky for us, we’ll be there to usher in the Year of the Ox in a space reflecting peace and tranquility—a floral playground— explored by over 20,000 people daily.

Later we’ll step out to enjoy the Fountains of Bellagio, the most ambitious, most complex water feature ever conceived.

We’ll find a comfortable perch and watch against the backdrop of the Las Vegas sky, a performance that is unique in expression—no matter how many times you have visited the Bellagio. The evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Stay with your tour guide or do your thing. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.

Day Three: A hot breakfast is included at the hotel, followed by a leisurely midmorning departure. We’ll head for home with plenty of great stops and sightseeing along the way. This Kindred Tours Classic is gonna be fun!

Date: Sat., Feb. 10 Cost: $95 per person Deadline: Fri., Feb. 2

Date: Tues., Feb. 20-Thurs., Feb. 22 Cost: $499 per person (double) | $555 (single) Deadline: Tues., Feb. 10

Viva Las Vegas! (KT) Day One: We’re on our way to Las Vegas, Nevada, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

We’re traveling by Transit vans, in small groups—keeping us nimble and ready for adventure! We’ll make plenty of pitstops along the way, including one for lunch, on self, in Kingman—the beating heart of Arizona’s Route 66. Late afternoon we’ll check into the Golden Nugget Casino Hotel, our headquarters, for the next two nights. The Golden Nugget is the thirdoldest hotel in Las Vegas—offering a casino, spa, fabulous shopping and ten distinctly different restaurants. A fixture on Fremont Street since the 1940’s, thrill seekers need only step out the door of the hotel to immerse themselves in the Fremont Street Experience—a six-block pedestrian-only thoroughfare, lined with revived casinos, open-air bars, affordable eats, the world’s largest light and sound shows and so much more! Dinner is on

The Most Historic Place in Arizona!

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

Photo Credit: Library of Congress 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 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. The morning is yours to enjoy. 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 price, including a one-hour horseback ride for $40. 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!

Date: Wed., Feb. 28-Thurs., Feb. 29 Cost: $599 per person (single) | $469 per person (double) MARCH Castle Dome Ghost Town (KT) 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 1862-1979, and at its peak had over 3,000 residents. Spanish conquistadors were the first to discover silver in this area in the 1600’s, but it wasn’t until the mid1800’s that Americans began to mine rich silver deposits in Castle Dome, and more than nine million pounds of lead ore were extracted during both world wars, to meet the demand for bullets. The mines closed for good in 1979, but the story of Castle Dome was not over. Allen and Stephanie Armstrong bought the entire ghost town in 1993 and Allen, a former stone mason who had once built log cabins from found materials, had the exact set of skills to recreate this sprawling museum. We’ll tour 50 buildings, including a hotel, doctor’s office, church with functional bell tower, blacksmith shop, assay office, sheriff’s

office, jail, and several saloons. Most of the artifacts on display were pulled from mine shafts. Allen has been exploring the more than 300 mine shafts, by rapelling, sometimes more than 250 feet, into the darkness to enter mining shafts loaded with artifacts—beautifully preserved by the right blend of temperature and humidity. We’ll stop in Quartzsite for lunch on self, before heading south on Highway 95 to Castle Dome.

Date: Mon., Mar. 4 Cost: $129 per person Deadline: Tues., Feb. 27 Barleen’s #1 Hits Variety Show (KT) This affordable local tour includes so much, beginning with a delicious luncheon of slow cooked roasted beef complete with all the trimmings, topped off with a decadent slice of chocolate cake. After lunch it’s time to kick back and enjoy a fabulous matinee performance, brought to you by masterful musicians. #1 Hits Variety Show highlights the most recognizable #1 hits from the early 1950’s through the early 1990’s, featuring a variety of musical genres. From soft ballads to powerful instrumentals, this production gives each performer the opportunity to do what they do best!

Date: Thurs., March 7 Cost: $99 per person Deadline: Thurs., Feb. 29

The Truth About Winnie Ruth Judd at Phoenix Theatre From secretary to “trunk murderess”, this real-life Phoenix local bagged more than she bargained for. Many have heard of Winnie Ruth Judd, a lovesick woman who killed her friends over a man’s affection before escaping the asylum six times.

While you might think you know one of Arizona’s most notorious homicide cases, this is the chilling truth. A sensational double murder, a cover-up by power brokers, an implicit prostitution ring – all part of the true story ripped from the headlines - in the small town of Phoenix, AZ in 1931. Winnie Ruth Judd gained notorious worldwide fame as the “Blond Butcher”. The dramatization of her trial on KOY radio blazed the trail for the true crime podcasts of today. Was she a cold-blooded killer? Or simply a scapegoated victim of media exploitation?

Presented in the intimate Judith Hardes Theatre, this “bizarre investigative play” will have audiences raising their magnifying glasses to the newspaper sensationalized woman and her real story. We’ll also enjoy lunch, on self, at the Miracle Mile Deli, prior to the show. A Phoenix landmark since 1949, the Miracle Mile serves the best deli sandwiches and homemade soups, along with great daily specials including a roast turkey plate, Hungarian stuffed cabbage rolls, meatloaf, mac & cheese, and so much more.

Date: Sat., Mar. 16 Cost: $129 per person Deadline: Fri., Mar. 8

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Premier World Discovery 2024 Gallivants- Let’s Travel!

About Premier World Discovery Premier World Discovery is a global tour operator founded in 1999. Our company operates tours for senior groups, organizations, retirement communities and organizations across the United States. They strive to offer a first-class guided travel experience and quality customer service at

great value.

Leisure World has been happy to partner with Premier World Discoveryforthepastyear,andthisnewpartnershiphasallowed many residents to travel stress-free, at a great value through our Recreation Office facilitating and vetting everything for you. If you have any questions regarding the trips below,

please contact Molly in the Rec. Office, or stop in for a detailed brochure.

All pricing for tour below includes Round-Trip Airfare from PHX Sky Harbor – but other arrangements from other gateways can be arranged as well.

Normandy, Paris & the Seine River Cruise October 29-November 6, 2024 (9 days) Pricing depends on stateroom choice. Starting rate: $5395 per person (double) | $6795 per person (single) Have you been itching to cruise? Or have never tried a river cruise? This is the perfect opportunity to experience a beautiful, 7 nights aboard the Amadeus Diamond taking you to a new city in France each day of the cruise. You will travel to Paris, France, and make your way through the Seine River. Some highlights of this tour will include a visit to the village of Auvers-sur-Oise, the home to Van Gogh as well as his final resting place; a walking tour of the cobble-stoned, medieval

half-timbered houses in Rouen; a tour of the Etretat, exploring the famous Normandy Coastline; experience Normandy on a full day tour featuring famous sites like Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, Colleville Sur Mer American Cemetery, and the World War II Museum; and enjoying a Paris City Tour on the final day.

There is also an opportunity for an optional 2-night London Post Cruise Extension.

Enjoy the luxuries of the 144-passenger Amadeus Diamond, that was recently upgraded in 2019.

The 60 staterooms are bright, modern, and provide a wonderful private space to enjoy your cruise, including a floor to ceiling sliding glass door with French Balcony, to enjoy all of the beautiful views throughout your entire embarkment. The ship offers countless options for your leisure time including a putting green, fitness studio, massage facilities, and quiet spaces surrounding the ship. All meals are included on board, serving

three meals daily, with all dinners being four courses and are served with included wines, beers, and soft drinks. Afternoon and late evening snacks are included throughout the day as well.

If you are interested in this tour, contact Molly in the Rec. Office at 480-832-0000 ext. 206 for more information and to reserve your spot, as space is very limited and will sell out soon. Detailed brochures are available in the Rec. Office.

EXTENDED TOURS 2024: Treasures of Ireland March 12-20, 2024 (9 days) $4199 per person (double) | $4924 per person (single) Travel to Dublin for a wonderful 9-day trip around Ireland. Your trip begins with a comprehensive visit of the capital city where you’ll embark on a Dublin city tour and see highlights like Christchurch Cathedral, the Book of Kells and the Trinity College Library amongst the many Highlights. You’ll also enjoy visits to a Whiskey Distillery and the Guinness Storehouse. You’ll visit the famed Cliff’s of Moher and have dinner in a Castle while enjoying some amazing live Entertainment. Take a ride on the Ring of Kerry and enjoy a full day of some of the most spectacular scenery Ireland has to offer. You’ll also overnight in a Castle hotel, the perfect way to wrap up this amazing trip!

Great Canadian Cities June 12-20, 2024 $4349 per person (double) | $5474 per person (single) Visit beautiful Quebec & Montreal, as close to traveling to Europe as you can get without leaving North America. Visit the Capital of Canada, Ottawa, and the world class city of Toronto. Spend two nights in Niagara Falls, Canada and explore one the Natural Wonders of the world!

Cape Cod & the Islands August 10-16, 2024 $3349 per person (double) | $4199 per person (single) Lodge for 5 nights on The Cape to experience its beauty and history. Enjoy a tour of historic Boston and dinner at a local restaurant. Take a ferry ride to Martha’s Vineyard to see the colorful Victorian cottages of Oak Bluffs and Edgartown and view beautiful pristine beaches along the shore. Cruise to scenic and historic Nantucket Island, with a visit to the Nantucket Whaling Museum. In Newport, Rhode Island, enjoy a guided tour of The Breakers mansion and see additional exquisite mansions from the turn of the century along the “Ten Mile Drive.”

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Premier World Discovery Special Travel Presentation Join Leisure World’s travel company, Premier World Discovery, for a special travel presentation regarding 5 amazing trips being offered to Leisure World for Fall 2024: • Normandy, Paris & the Seine River Cruise • Cape Cod & the Islands • Great Canadian Cities • San Antonio Fiesta Make sure to attend this special presentation by Premier World Discovery’s travel specialist, Afrodite Pastroumas to gain the best information from the company itself while they are here for this one-time trip to Leisure World. Come for the presentation and stay for the refreshments! RSVP is not required for attendance, but to secure your spot, please email mshort@lwca.com to RSVP for the presentation.

Date: Thurs., Mar. 21 Time: 12:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 1 Theater

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LEISURE WORLD AQUATIC & ATHLETIC SPORTS CLUB Fitness Center

March Group Exercise Class Registrations Begins February 1 at 7:00 a.m., online, in-person or by phone.

Available Services: Group Exercise Massage Therapy Personal Training

Now Open 24 Hours!

Staffed M-F 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you register for a class with Silver Sneakers®/ Flex®, Silver & Fit®, or Renew Active®, you are required to attend 100% of the classes for the month.

A $2 fee will be charged to your account for each class missed.

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Courtney’s Nutrition Advice!

Fitness Supervisor Courtney Brand is a Certified Senior Nutrition Specialist.

Each month she will give us helpful tips and advice!

“Hey my fitness people! Even modest weight loss can mean huge benefits such as improvements in blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugar.

This will decrease your risk for chronic diseases related to obesity. However, after the holiday season, most of us just want to focus on getting rid of that extra cookie weight. Here are some healthy and safe tips for accelerating fat loss with reduced carb meal plans. Activate!”

Tips for accelerating fat loss with reduced-carb meal plans: • Eliminate refined carbs. Reduce starchy carbs and grains. Eat more fibrous carbs and leafy greens.

• You may use nonfat and low-fat dairy products, but emphasize lean meats, fish, eggs, and fibrous carbs first.

• Use the nutrient-timing method on weight training days, saving most of your carbs for around your workouts.

If you train early in the day, front load your carbs early. If you train later in the day, save most of your starchy

carbs for whenever you want them. I prefer having them for breakfast and then eating fibrous carbs and protein the rest of the day. It is called (Carb Tapering).

• Always include at least one or two servings per day of healthy fats. When you cut your carbs significantly, some people feel fuller and more energetic by compensating with a slight increase

in fat. If calories get too low, you can increase healthy fats (along with increased protein).

• Use this plan for maximum fat loss, not long-term maintenance. After you reach your goal, gradually reintroduce more healthy calories from starchy carbs and shift back to baseline carb levels so that you can increase your energy.

Keep the Beat!

Maintain Don’t Gain Wrap Up! Sponsored by

HEART SMART POWERWALK 1 Mile Group walk to celebrate the battery of your body!

We had 21 residents participate in this annual fitness event. There was a total weight loss of 57.8 pounds! Not only did this group of phenomenal fitness enthusiasts not gain weight over the holidays, but they also established a pattern of eating

that jump started their metabolism and allows their bodies to adapt slowly to a new eating pattern that will cause them to lose fat in their targeted areas and promote core Strength and Balance! Congratulations MDG crew!

Date: Time: Location: Cost: Register:

Friday, February 9 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

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Ugly Sweater Contest Winner!

This Month’s LW Fitness Craze!

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 waterbased 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.

• Post-work out muscle soreness is reduced significantly, if not completely eliminated, with HydroRider. This is because the muscles produce less lactic acid in the water due to lower body temperature, and the ‘massage’ effect

of moving in the water.

• 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 • Cellulite is attacked.

• Weight loss is encouraged, and muscles are strengthened.

• 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.

Ruth Warnes was the lucky winner of our Ugly Sweater Contest in December! Our Fitness Center class participants wore their ugly Christmas sweaters to classes and entered a drawing.

Ruth loved her skin care products, Leisure World Shaker Bottle and Leisure World Sport Bag -YAY Ruth!

To sign up for HydroRider you can go online at lwca.com or call 480-832-0000 Ext. 212

Health & Fitness Expo Volunteers Wanted February 23, 2024 Rec. Center 1 Complex 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Please call 480-832-0000 Ext. 213 to volunteer

Get your questions answered and get a hands-on demonstration concerning the following topics: 1. How Whiplash and Trauma Can Cause Dizziness and Imbalance.

2. What happens to the neck and its systems after whiplash.

3. Why getting the right treatment after whiplash can help reduce chronic problems and pain.

4. How a problem in the neck can cause dizziness and imbalance.

5. Best exercise to support the neck.

6. Best exercises to improve the necks systems that affect dizziness and imbalance.

7. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 21 Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: Theatre Cost: FREE Register: www.lwca.com

March is Nutrition Month!

Look for upcoming dates for Free Suja juice, coupon savings insider tips from Fry’s grocery store, a visit from Dr. Browne regarding living life like the Blue Zone, and some healthy recipes.

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Lunch will be provided Date: Thursday, February 15 Time: 12:00 p.m.

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Date: Tuesday, February 20 Time: 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Place: Rec. 1 Theater Cost: Free - Register before February 19th Register: www.lwca.com or call the Aquatic & Athletic Sports Club at (480) 832-0000) ext. 212

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Dr. Ambrose F. Panico, is a board certified Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist and is the Medical Director of EP at Cardiovascular Associates of Mesa. In addition, he is the Medical Director of the Cath/ EP Lab at Banner Heart and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona - Phoenix.

Dr. Panico shares his philosophy on being a medical professional. “It is an honor and a privilege to practice medicine and the physician-patient relationship is what makes my job so special. Each patient is unique and deserves an individualized treatment plan, which we will work together to create. I will ensure that patients feel comfortable, confident, and empowered to improve their cardiovascular and overall health.”

Date: Thursday, February 29 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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February Group Exercise Schedule* Class

Days

Times

Price

Aqua Fit

Mon/Wed/Fri

2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

$25 Monthly $5 Drop-In

Rec. 1 Pool

Cardio Drumming

Mon/Wed/Fri

3:00 - 3:45 p.m.

$25 Monthly $5 Drop-in

Rec. 1 Classroom

Dynamic Movement

Tues/Thurs

7:00 – 7:45 a.m.

$20 Monthly $5 Drop-in

Rec. 1 Classroom

Fight Back Boxing

Mon/Wed/Fri

12:00 - 12:45 a.m.

$25 Monthly $5 Drop-In

Rec. 1 Classroom

Forever Fit

Mon/Wed/Fri

9:00 - 9:45 a.m.

$25 Monthly $5 Drop-In

Rec. 1 Classroom

Functional Circuit

Tues/Thurs

4:00 - 4:45 p.m.

$20 Monthly $5 Drop-in

Rec. 1 Fitness Center

Hustle & Muscle

Mon/Wed/Fri

10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

HydroRider®

Tuesday OR Thursday

12:30 - 1:15 p.m.

Impressive Stretch

Tues/Thurs

8:00 – 8:45 a.m.

$20 Monthly $5 Drop-in

Rec. 1 Classroom

Mat Pilates

Tues/Thurs

10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

$20 Monthly $5 Drop-In

Rec. 1 Classroom

Strength & Balance

Tues/Thurs

11:00 - 11:30 a.m. OR 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

$15 Monthly $5 Drop-In

Rec. 1 Classroom

Strength & Balance

Mon/Wed/Fri

11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

$20 Monthly $5 Drop-in

Rec. 1 Classroom

Tai Chi EZ

Tues/Thurs

1:00 – 1:45 p.m.

$35 Monthly $5 Drop-in

Rec. 1 Classroom

Tru Strength

Mon/Wed/Fri

6:00 - 6:45 a.m.

$25 Monthly $5 Drop-In

Sport Court

TRX® Fit

Mon/Wed/Fri

8:00 - 8:45 a.m.

$25 Monthly $5 Drop-In

Sport Court

TRX® Fit

Tues/Thurs

3:00 – 3:45 p.m.

$20 Monthly $5 Drop-in

Sport Court

TRX Fundamentals

Tues/Thurs

9:00 – 9:45 a.m.

$20 Monthly $5 Drop-in

Sport Court

Yoga

Mon/Wed

4:00 - 4:45 p.m.

$35 Monthly $10 Drop-In

Rec. 1 Classroom

Yoga-Hatha

Mon/Wed/Fri

8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

$5/class Walk-in only

Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima

Zumba Gold

Tues/Thurs

2:00 – 2:45 p.m.

$35 Monthly $10 Drop-in

Rec. 1 Classroom

$25 Monthly $5 Drop-In $25 Monthly $10 Drop-In

Place

Rec. 1 Classroom Rec. 2 Therapy Pool

*THIS CALENDAR IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

THREE NEW CLASSES! Impressive Stretch

Dynamic Movement

Advanced Weight Training

This class is taught by Nancy Z! Join her at 8:00 A.M. on Tuesday and Thursday, as she instructs you on lengthening your muscles and increasing your flexibility and mobility. You will participate in static, dynamic, and ballistic stretch moves utilizing bands, foam rollers, mats, and balls.

This class is instructed by new trainer JP! It is designed to improve physical, emotional, and cognitive function. Come join JP at 7:00 A.M. on Tuesday and Thursday as he walks you through dual task and activities to help nourish your brain with blood, oxygen, and glucose. This 45-minute class is full of fun and will help you improve your cognitive performance!

Come join Sean at Noon on Tuesday and Thursday, for some weightlifting! Advanced weight training will teach you the proper techniques and best practices for training with free weights to sculpt your body.

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February Group Exercise Class Descriptions CLASS LEVELS Level 0: The class is limited to a seated position in a chair. Exercises are designed specifically to be accommodated in a sitting position. The goal of the class is to get participants strong and confident enough to participate in standing level 1 classes.

Level 1: Perfect for those new to exercise, those wanting to strengthen muscles, and establish a routine while having a chair or machine for assistance and support.

Level 2: Suitable for all skill levels. By increasing movement and intensity options, participants can adapt workouts to their levels Level 3: These classes focus on increasing muscle strength & endurance, cardiovascular and core fitness.

Level 4: Designed for the advance level exerciser who wants to refine their skills and improve their strength and conditioning. ~*Aqua Fit (Lvl 2) – 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. ~*Cardio Drumming (Lvl 1) – This fun workout joins the dynamic movements of aerobic dance with the pulsating rhythms of the frum! 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 them mind and body instant feedback through continuous movement and rhythmical flow. ~*Dynamic Movement (Lvl 1) - This class is designed to improve physical, emotional, and cognitive function. It consists of brain and body dual task activities and tasks that help nourish our brain with blood, oxygen, glucose, and other positive neurotrophins that can enhance cognitive performance. Join us for a 45-minute class full of fun and laughter! All levels welcome! ~*Fight Back Boxing (Lvl 3) - This noncontact class is based on the Rocksteady Boxing for Parkinson’s program. It will improve cardo fitness, balance, agility, motor skill & coordination, and functional strength conditioning. You will need to provide your own gloves and hand wraps (gel wraps recommended). ~*Forever Fit (Lvl 2) - 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. ~*Functional Circuit (Lvl 3) – An interval type of physical training (cardio and strength) that involves high intensity exercise alternated with rest periods. This is highly effective in conditioning the cardiovascular system. Must be able to easily get up and down from the floor. ~*Hustle & Muscle (Lvl 3) 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. Must be able to get on and off the floor. *HydroRider® (Lvl 2) – Aqua cycling has become a fitness phenomenon because of the many incredible benefits – high caloric burn, lean muscle-building, increased circulation, with low impact on the joints.

Aqua shoes required. ~*Impressive Stretch (Lvl 2) - Our 45-minute demo 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. ~*Mat Pilates (Lvl 3) – 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. ~*Strength & Balance (Lvl 1) - 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.

TaiChiEZ (Lvl 2) - Practice that combines TaiChi, Qigong, Meditation, Massage and Breath to decrease stress, promote relaxation; reduce anxiety & depression; improve balance & posture; boost the immune system; improve mental focus, concentration & memory; and more. ~*Tru Strength (Lvl 4) – 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. ~*TRX® Fit (Lvl 2) – Enjoy a suspension training body-weight workout that

develops strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability simultaneously.

This advanced TRX class will introduce progressions for the exercises learned in TRX Fundamentals. This class will also include TRX exercises on the floor. ~*TRX Fundamentals (Lvl 2) – This class is designed to teach you how to properly 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. ~*Yoga-Hatha (Lvl 2) - This is an exercise program that is based on the slow stretching, strengthening, and relaxation techniques of Hatha Yoga. Not only does it teach the body to be strong and supple, it also keeps the mind alert and active. Join us to learn deep breathing and relaxation techniques that will keep your body refreshed. ~*Yoga (Lvl 3) – This class starts with breathing and poses to arm 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 to get up and down from the floor. ~*Yoga, Core & More (Lvl 2) - Yoga Core and More is an exercise technique that combines the flexibility of yoga and the strength of Core exercises in one session, designed to improve mind and body health. Yoga Core and More can help with stress, osteoporosis, posture, circulation and more. As its name suggests, Yoga Core and More takes its inspiration from yoga and Core exercises. 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. ~*Zumba Gold (Lvl 3) - Learn how to do the Mambo, Merengue, Salsa, and other dances. This class combines bodysculpting exercises with these dance moves to create a fun & effective cardio workout. You will also use light weights to enhance rhythm and incorporate toning for a totally body experience.

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Jack Dill is an 85-year-old fitness enthusiast who started working with Fitness Specialist Sean 2 months ago.

Jack attends church regularly and does puppet shows for the kids. He was inspired to improve his strength, balance, and stamina. Jack works out twice a week doing free weights, machines, the Power Plate, and the treadmill. Jack’s daughter is amazed by her father’s improved strength! When Jack began working out with Sean, he was only able to endure short walks and work with light weights.

After 2 months Jack can take long strides up a very steep grade hill on the treadmill, and he frequently lifts 80 to 100 pounds of weight on his free weight routines. Jack’s stamina for his lifestyle has improved and stumbles a lot less frequently. Working out in the Fitness Center with a trainer has also improved Jack’s posture, Jack is standing tall and strong now and looking forward to more positive fitness gains in 2024!

Courtney Brand is the energy of the Aquatic and Athletic Sports Club! Her nationally certified credentials are too many to count. She is trained and certified in Corrective Exercises that focus on postsurgery and post injury.

Courtney is also a Cancer Exercise Specialist meaning she helped cancer survivors battle through and back from cancer with innovative, exciting, and new exercises. Courtney’s style of training is very personal.

Before she begins any session, she will more than likely inquire into your well-being.

Courtney is amazing at improving her client’s range of motion in their jointed areas, advanced strength training, balance conditioning, and improving the sports performance of our athletic members. Drop into the

Fitness Center anytime between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, if you have any questions about Personal Training or if you would like Courtney to be your personal trainer!

SENIOR NEWSLINE

Finding a Nursing Home

By Matilda Charles Choosing a nursing home isn’t easy, even in the best of circumstances. Whether it’s for you or a spouse, or for your parents, for now or for later, there are things you need to know and red flags to beware of.

When you want accurate information, you have to consider the sources you use. Ask friends and family for recommendations or warnings about local facilities. Go online to the National Institute on Aging (www.nia.nih.gov) and search for nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Print out their Medicare Nursing Home Checklist and take it

with you to each facility. Check the Medicare Compare tool (www.medicare. gov/care-compare) for local facilities. Call the Eldercare Locator, at 1-800-677-1116, run by the U.S. Administration on Aging. Look for online news stories and reviews about any facility you consider.

Visits to the facilities you are considering are a must.

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Find out about cost (do they accept Medicare?), social and recreation activities for residents, physical therapy and use of psychiatric drugs.

If anyone doesn’t want to answer your questions, consider it a red flag.

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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

Blood Bank Turns Away Donor With High Iron Levels

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EAR DR. ROACH: Recently, I was rejected from donating plasma (not blood) because my iron that day was 57 mcmol/L, and the maximum allowable was 54 mcmol/L. I was rescheduled to get retested in a few days. The technician said to eat beans and similar foods to lower my iron levels.

I checked my own records and didn’t find any results that fell below the cutoff. My red blood cell count was 5.15; my white blood cell count was 6.0; my hemoglobin level was 16.1 g/dL; and my hematocrit level was 48.5%, all within the healthy range.

Which test results could they be referring to, and how do I lower my iron? -- S.L.

A

NSWER: Blood banks typically screen donors for anemia, which is frequently caused by iron deficiency, but I’m confused as to why they are screening you with iron tests because that is typically not done.

Moreover, they are telling you that your iron is too high, which is the opposite of the iron-deficiency anemia that is usually looked for.

I recommend that you see your own physician and get retested. If we take the blood bank at their word, and your iron level is too high, that raises the possibility of hereditary hemochromatosis (HH), which is caused by a defect of iron absorption. With this condition, your body absorbs as much iron as possible, even if it doesn’t need any. This causes iron overload, which damages the heart,

liver, bone marrow, adrenal glands, skin and joints, just to name a few.

HH is easy to treat once the diagnosis is made. However, making the diagnosis requires thinking about the possibility, and it’s uncommon enough that a lot of healthcare professionals don’t think about it right away. Your doctor should test your iron and iron-binding capacity, as well as your ferritin level, which tends to correlate with the total amount of body iron stores.

But I don’t want to jump to conclusions, which is why your own doctor should test you to see if you really do have excess iron.

D

EAR DR. ROACH: Like a lot of older men (I’m 74), I get up often at night to dribble a little urine. I have found that if I go downstairs, walk to the kitchen, then climb back upstairs, I can often urinate again as much as I did the first time. Can you explain?

Also, I’ve noticed that on nights that I have popcorn with salt, I get up less often.

Could a person take a salt tablet before bedtime to reproduce this effect? -- S.C.

A

NSWER: Both men and women can have voiding problems due to bladder issues, but men can also have symptoms due to an enlarged prostate. I can’t tell which of these you might have because, for both, there are underlying reasons as to why you might be able to urinate again a few minutes after going the first time. But it’s more common in men with prostate trouble.

Exercise isn’t usually needed; just giving yourself a few minutes can often be enough to cause you to void again. I recommend voiding twice before bed if getting up at night is a problem. You may find that changing positions while urinating can be helpful to fully empty your bladder.

As far as salt goes, it makes your body hold on to water. While you could take a salt tablet, you might get thirsty at night. In addition, excess salt increases most people’s risk for heart attack and stroke, so I don’t recommend it.

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EAR DR. ROACH: P l e a s e e x p l a i n Hashimoto’s disease. I have heard that it is rare, but two colleagues have recently been diagnosed. We all work in a very highstress field. -- J.H.

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NSWER: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is not at all a rare disease. It occurs in up to 10% of the population and much more frequently in women than men. Although people can be diagnosed at a young age, it is more common at older ages. It is caused by an autoimmune reaction to different parts of the thyroid, with thyroglobulin and thyroid peroxidase antibodies commonly found.

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis most commonly causes low thyroid levels, although there may be a period of time early in the disease where thyroid levels are high. Not everybody with antibodies will develop low thyroid levels. The thyroid is sometimes

enlarged, but a careful exam will usually show that the gland is firm, showing that immune cells have infiltrated the gland.

Treatment of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis involves replacing the thyroid hormone that the gland can no longer make. The dose depends on body size to a certain extent, but needs to be adjusted based on lab results. Most people are treated with levothyroxine, also called T4, which is the primary hormone made by the thyroid.

T4 is converted to T3 (also called triiodothyronine, the active form of the hormone) in various tissues outside the thyroid. T3 only stays in the body for a short while before it is destroyed, so a oncedaily treatment with T4, which lasts longer, allows the body to convert T4 to T3.

Most people do very well with T4 treatment. A minority of people cannot efficiently make the active T3 form, in which case-combination treatment can be considered. Unfortunately, T3 must be dosed twice daily.

It is thought that stress hormones play a role, since stress does seem to increase the risk of developing an autoimmune thyroid disease like Hashimoto’s.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@ med.cornell.edu. (c) 2024 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Taking on New Challenges in Golf, With Confidence!

By: Lisa Cornelius (Assistant Golf Professional) Winter is here and Leisure World is back in the swing of things with our various groups, activities and leagues!

We have a lot of new Resident’s and Golf Member’s this year which is fantastic and our daily rounds at both courses are on the rise!

On the golf side, Heron Lakes and Coyote Run have a lot to offer regarding golf, leagues and tournaments! It might be a bit overwhelming, especially to our new Member’s, but thankfully we have many options available to you and for all skill levels! The challenge, however, is knowing where to start. I will list some of our popular activities and leagues available and you can also call the Pro Shop for more information.

At Heron Lakes, we have a Men’s and Ladies League with each offering a nine- and eighteen-hole group. On Wednesday’s, we have our Donut League that plays nine holes in the morning with a partner required to participate. Membership dues and a handicap are required to play all League’s. If you are new and do not have this, we can easily get you set-up!

Two Sundays per month, we have our Guys and Dolls League, with a partner or spouse needed as well. All are fun and popular Leagues that are growing every year! Call Heron Lakes golf shop for more information.

If your skill level is more of a beginner, we offer a hugely popular Rookie League at Heron Lakes that plays on, Wednesday’s at 2:30pm. No dues or handicap required, just a green fee for non-members. Rich, Jedd and the Mentor’s head the league with a short instruction session preceding play each week. Once on the golf course, you will receive instruction and guidance along the way. Sign up is in the Heron Lakes Lounge. A non-intimidating atmosphere and a great way to meet new people and learn the game of golf!

Coyote Run, our Championship golf course, also offers a Men’s and Ladies

18-hole League with contact and signup information available in the pro shop.

A non-intimidating class that presents a lot of valuable information which helps to build your confidence!

As for myself, I conduct a one-hour Ladies Clinic every Friday at 10:00 a.m. It is open to all Ladies who are beginners, intermediate and/or advanced skill levels. The cost is $10 per person with golf balls provided!

A new topic will be covered each week with a short introduction and demonstration. The remaining time is spent hitting balls and receiving instruction. Sign-up is posted in the Heron Lakes Lounge every Saturday.

Private lessons are also available. If interested, please contact Heron Lakes or the Coyote Run Golf Shop.

As you can see, no matter your skill level, there are many options and opportunities available to you! A fantastic way to meet new people, tackle those challenges and have fun along the way! Come out and experience all that Leisure World has to offer!

Swinging into Retirement: The Joy of Golf for Retirees In the leisurely world of retirement, where every day is a blank canvas waiting to be painted with fulfilling activities, golf emerges as a timeless and rewarding pursuit for many retirees. The lush green fairways and the gentle swing of the club offer not just a game but an experience that resonates with the spirit of retirement.

Golf, often dubbed the "gentleman's game," seamlessly intertwines with the values of retirement – patience, camaraderie, and the pursuit of joy. For retirees, hitting the golf course is more than just a physical activity; it's a social endeavor that fosters connections and friendships. The golf course becomes a meeting ground where retirees share stories, laughter, and the joy of the game.

One of the unique aspects of golf is its adaptability to various skill levels.

Retirees find solace in the fact that golf is a sport they can play at their own pace. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or a novice, each round presents an opportunity to challenge oneself and relish the accomplishments, big or small.

The golf course, with its scenic landscapes and peaceful atmosphere, becomes a sanctuary for retirees. It's a place to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, a haven where the worries of retirement finances and health take a backseat to the simple pleasure of a well-struck golf ball. The tranquil environment fosters mental wellbeing, providing retirees with a holistic approach to their leisure time.

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Moreover, golf is a sport that accommodates physical limitations.

Retirees can enjoy the game well into

their golden years, adapting their technique to match their capabilities.

The walking or riding on the golf course itself becomes a low-impact form of exercise, contributing to a healthier lifestyle for those who have embraced retirement.

As retirees tee off into this new chapter of life, golf becomes more than just a pastime; it transforms into a lifelong companion. The golf course, with its undulating fairways and challenging hazards, mirrors the journey of retirement – a mix of excitement, unpredictability, and the occasional uphill battle.

In conclusion, golf for retirees is not merely a game but a lifestyle that encapsulates the essence of retirement – freedom, friendship, and the pursuit of happiness. So, as the sun sets on a fulfilling day at the golf course, retirees can bask in the knowledge that they've not only mastered the art of the swing but have embraced the true spirit of retirement through the beautiful game of golf.

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GOLF CLUBS Brayton, Trudy Artz, Pat Connelly 3rd Place at 58 - Gwen Johnson, Jane Cox, Trish Bowers, Betty Horner (Blind Draw) 4th Place at 59 - Jan Rayalch, Debi Budvarson, Punk Salberg, Sue Paitel December 19, 2023 (Roll the Dice) 1st Place at 27 - Betty Horner, Bev Budvarson, Trish Bowers, Pat Connelly 2nd Place at 31 - Dorothy Kemp, Sandy Brayton, Kris French, Gwen Johnson 3rd Place at 32 - Susan Eisgrau, Pam Schmitt, Jane Cox, Marilyn Weber, Judy Dubois, Lois Stockston, Bev Byrd, Punk Salberg December 26, 2023 (1Net Odd, 2 Net Even) 1st Place at 43 - Carol Silver (Blind Draw), Ginny Hoyt, Nita Calow, Sheri Chrouser 2nd Place at 44 - Betty Horner, Sandy Brayton, Jan Zale, Kay Richey, Carol Silver, Marcia Steele, Peggy Babb, Sue Paitel

M&M Champs: Betty Rieder and Carla Wizniak.

Coyote Run Ladies Golf League

Heron Lakes Ladies 9 Hole League

Submitted by Nancy Will The CRWGA held its fun-filled Member-Member Tournament in December featuring a musical theme throughout. Our participants really embraced the opportunity to outdo each other dressing up for the event and playing great golf. This 2-round flighted tournament featured an alternate shot front nine / scramble back nine format on day one and low net best ball format day 2. Tournament team results were:

Submitted by: Mary Paulson On December 5th, we hosted the Heron Lakes Ladies 18 league for the annual Holiday Party. It was a great day of golf, good food and socialization.

Flight 1: Shostak/Flanders (1st), Lenzen/Goff (2nd), Meidl/Caves (3rd) Flight 2: Shepp/Brinkman (1st), Elliott/Cooley (2nd), Loewen/Dixon (3rd) Flight 3: Dunitz/Longpre (1st), Clark/ Beardsworth (2nd), Mittelsteadt/ Sheerin (3rd) Overall, Winners: Betty Rieder and Carla Wizniak - Congratulations to all!

December Golf Results December 5, 2023 (Step Aside Scramble) 1st Place at 46 - Pat Loewen, Trish Bowers, Kay Anderson, Patty Kohoutek 2nd Place at 47 - Betty Horner, Jan Zale, Kathy Renpenning, Carla Wizniak, Penny Dixon, Debi Budvarson, Ginge McDonald, Dyan Brown, Debra Devault, Karen Jacoby, Nancy Farrell, Marcia Steele, Julie Bowles, Pam Schmitt, Ginny Hoyt, Sylvia Parish December 12, 2023 (2 Net) 1st Place at 57 - Karen Jacoby, Pam Schmitt, Ginny Hoyt, Marilyn Weber 2nd Place at 58 - Janice Funke, Sandy

Heron Lakes Women’s 18 Hole Golf Club

By Nita Calow The New Year is under way, but the weather has been chilly. However, the club is still out there playing and having fun. We welcome new members, it’s never too late to join the group.

December 14, 2023 – Pick Your Best 9, Individual Play by Flights Flight 1 First Place Diane Gaudet Second Place Pat Loewen Third Place Carla Wisniak Fourth Place Joanne Weiss Flight 2 First Place Debbie Beardsworth Second Place Janice Funke Third Place Penny Dixon Fourth Place Bonnie Franke Flight 3 First Place Cleo Peterson Second Place Dianne Decker

Third Place Elaine Creighton Fourth Place Jackie Schaitel December 21, 2023 – Christmas Scramble First Place- Mary Hayes, Ruth Anne Atnip, Trish Bowers Second Place- Darlene Baran, Diane Gaudet, Jeanne Gardin, Maria Young Third Place Pat Loewen, Penny Dixon, Debbie Beardsworth, Cleo Peterson December 28, 2023 – Par 3’s Count, Team Game First Place Mary Hayes, Jeanne Gardin, Debbie Beardsworth, Cindy Gee (Blind Draw) Second Place Diane Gaudet, Dorothy Kemp, Cindy Gee, Kathie Renpenning (Blind Draw) Third Place Shelly Burnett, Rita Folk, Trish Bowers, Kathie Renpenning January 4, 2024 – Scramble First Place Darlene Baran, Janice Funke, Diane Perry, Maria Young Second Place Pat Loewen, Rita Folk, Sandy Stearns, Cleo Peterson Third Place Marlene Zaharichuk, Diane Gaudet, Jeanne Gardin, Kathie Renpenning

Heron Lakes Men’s 18 Hole League (Monday) Submitted by: Don Paulson We welcome 10 new members so far this year. New members are always welcome.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact Roger Dillon – rogerdillon@ gmail.com or Joe Vitetta - 2013joeyv@ gmail.com December League Play Results December 4, 2023 – (3 Net) 1st Place at 163 – Greg Holl, Doug Atnip, Herb Fish, Ken Meidl 2nd Place at 166 – Kevin Bishop, Virgil Knapke, Jim Gardin, Tomy Mitchell 3rd Place at 170 – John Fleming, Brian Gottselig, Mario Lachance, Joe Miola 4th Place at 174 (playoff) – Bill Funke, Bill Dalling, Bob Richey, Dave Foley th Place at 174 (playoff) – Barry Budvarson, Rich Blum, Randy Manikel, Gary Byrd

Rendezvous Café Fish Fry Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m.

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Tuesday............................................... $7.50 Fried Chicken or Liver & Onions Wed................. $7.50 Pot Roast Thursday ............................................... $8.00 Fish Fry Friday....................................................... $8.00

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Phone: 480-431-1826

The Café is open for breakfast and lunch.

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GOLF CLUBS December 11, 2023 – (1 Net Front / 2 Net Back) 1st Place at 75 – Shane Budvarson, Barry Budvarson, Mario Lachance, Earl Hanson 2nd Place at 76 – Greg Holl, Bill Kemp, Randy Manikel, John Erickson 3rd Place at 78 – Greg Peterka, Brian Gottselig, Jim Gardin, Dave Foley 4th Place at 79 (playoff) – Bill Funke, John Mullen, Wayne Richert, Joe Miola 5th Place at 79 (playoff) – Dave Babb, Ken Dryden, Herb Fish, Gary Byrd 6th Place at 80 (playoff) – Ben Boss, Denny McKay, Don Paulson, Bruce Rodabaugh December 18, 2023 – (1 Net Even / 2 Net Odd) 1st Place at 76 – Ben Boss, Dale Smith, Bill Kemp, Joe Miola 2nd Place at 77 (playoff) – Jack Stockton, Virgil Knapke, Bill Klepacki, Tomy Mitchell 3rd Place at 77 – Gregg Holl, Dave Babb, Herb Fish, John Erickson 4th Place at 78 – Shane Budvarson, Denny McKay, Jim Gardin, Ken Meidl 5th Place at 80 – Greg Peterka, Mario Lachance, Bob Richey, Dave Foley December 25, 2023 – No Play - Christmas

Heron Lakes Men’s 9 Hole League (Thursday): Submitted by: Don Paulson We welcome 10 new members so far this year. New members are always welcome.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact Roger Dillon – rogerdillon@ gmail.com or Joe Vitetta - 2013joeyv@ gmail.com

December League Play Results December 7, 2023 (Scramble/Net Score) 1st Place at 90 (playoff) – Kevin Bishop, Bill Dalling, John Erickson, Bruce Rodabaugh 2nd Place at 90 – Bill Funke, Robert Hoyt, Don Paulson, Tim Bauer 3rd Place at 95 – Ted Jackson, George Chrouser, Don Butler, Earl Hanson 4th Place at 98 – Barry Budvarson, Denny McKay, Bob Richey, Jack Dechellis 5th Place at 99 (playoff) – Rich Blum, Bill Klepacki, Dean Gray, Dave Foley

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December 14, 2023 (1 Net) 1st Place at 20 (playoff) – Ben Boss, Bill Klepacki, Don Paulson, Larry Bowers 2nd Place at 20 – Bill Brayton, Jim Gardin, Dave Foley, Joe Miola 3rd Place at 21 – Greg Holl, Dave Babb, Bob Richey, Ken Meidl (BD) 4th Place tie at 22 – Barry Budvarson, Rich Blum, Don Butler, Rich Gamble 4th Place tie at 22 – Bill Funke (BD), Jim Nell, John Erickson, Earl Hanson December 21, 2023 – (1 Net Even / 2 Net Odd) 1st Place at 42 (playoff) – Shane Budvarson, Mark Herrick, Tim Bauer, Rich Gamble 2nd Place at 42 – Bill Brayton, Mario Lachance, Don Paulson, Don Butler 3rd Place tie at 45 – Hubert Brown, Jim Gardin, John Erickson, Larry Schmitt December 28, 2023 – (2 Net Even / 3 Net Odd) 1st Place at 67 – Shane Budvarson, George Chrouser, Dave Foley, Rich Mann 2nd Place at 68 – Greg Holl, Herb Fish, Mike Anderson, Gary Byrd 3rd Place at 69 (playoff) – Bill Brayton, Jim Nell, John Erickson, Mario Lachance

The power of suggestion! As Phyllis Nell and her partner Cathy Dalhed surveyed the 13th green from the tee box, Cathy jokingly told her partner it would really help their score if she got a hole in one. Phyllis replied “I think I’ve got one of those left in me” and she proceeded to do just that—a beautiful shot heading straight at the flag, landing softly close to the pin and then gently rolling into the cup. Hearts were racing as they got back in their cart and sped down to the green to retrieve her ball. A net zero on the scorecard! This is the third time Phyllis has had a hole-in-one over the years spent out on the course enjoying her favorite pastime (a first here at Coyote Run). Since Phyllis is a Hole-In-One Club member of the Coyote Run Women’s Golf Association, she will receive a $103 paycheck. Way to go girl!

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CLUBS | GROUPS | PUZZLES | GAMES | BUSINESS DIRECTORY & CLASSIFIEDS | LIFE TRIBUTES

SOLO- Stepping Out-Lively Outlook club had a great time celebrating the holidays together.

Read more on page C4.

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CLUBS For FEBRUARY, we have invited an ASU Professor, Kathryn Sorensen. Kathryn is a Professor of Practice, at ASU Morrison Institute for Public Policy. Our state water supply has become a hot topic in recent years.

This will be addressed on February 14, @ 12:45, in the Club Room, Rec.1.

American Association of University Women

We had a very nice turnout for our organ stop pizza outing. Lots of holiday tunes and many favorites sounded out of the mighty Wurlitzer as we all enjoyed great food.

Please come and join us for this most interesting Arizona topic!

East Mesa Branch

Submitted by Molly Brenza The next meeting of the East Mesa Branch of the AAUW is on Wednesday February 7, 2024, at the clubroom in Rec 1. Join us at 1PM for social time with our meeting and program starting at 1:30 PM. The speaker for this meeting is Lily Hsuesh, Associate Professor at the School of Public Affairs at ASU. She is a recipient of a national fellowship given by AAUW. Her presentation will focus on the environment and recycling here in the Mesa are.

The AAUW meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM in the Rec. 1 Clubroom from November through April. We welcome new members to join our dynamic organization. Annually the East Mesa Branch supports 12 women scholars through full scholarships to local colleges. These women also receive mentoring from members of the AAUW to promote their success.

Please join us to explore our organization, its mission, and our special interest groups. All women who share the mission and values of AAUW but have not obtained a degree are welcome regardless of citizenship.

For membership information, please contact Elaine Prom at 480-207-0655, or visit our website at: https:// eastmesa-az.aauw.net.

The Garden Club Submitted by Tish Murphy January brought some cold nights to Mesa. Hope most of your plants survived the chill. We have some upcoming talks in 2024 on Herbs (March), Roses and Tomatoes and our President and Master Gardener in residence, Sherry Rindels Larsen, continues to enthusiastically share some great information. She is incredibly generous with her knowledge at our meetings held the third Thursday of each month. We will continue to plan field trips, conduct hands-on workshops and have fun discussions on what we are growing in our gardens. Membership is only $10. per year.

Keep an eye on the Leisure World post as I plan more outings in the future, some may short notice others a little longer. If you have something you think others may enjoy let me know and I will try to make it happen George Miller, Manor 1625, 774-275-4009

Mark your calendars and join us 4:30-6:00 PM Feb 15th in the banquet room, March 21st in the Arts Studio (across from the theatre), April 18th (in the theatre), and May 16th on the promenade (if weather permits and if not, we will meet in the Art Studio) Come see what you can grow!

GATHER

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Dakota Club

Investment Club of Leisure World

The Dakota Club will meet at the L.W. Café on February 15. Social at 5 pm with dinner at 6 pm.

Reserve the date and March 18, same time and place.

All are welcome!

Contact Maxine Beckwith (701-880-1169) or Ron Baranko (701-202-7094); Trudy Artz (701-721-6538.

Everyone is welcome to attend. Menu details will be provided via the post as the dates approach.

We had a few tours this month to get out and socialize with fellow residents. We had a fabulous day at the MIM – (Musical Instrument Musem) museum for “tis the season” weekend with roaming carolers dressed up in old English garb and bell ringers.

We followed that up with an outing for Tuba Christmas. 121 instruments from the tube family playing holiday favorites.

The Democrat Club Submitted by Valerie Wendt The Democrat Club has grown by the month, here in LWCA! Thank you to all who joined the January 3 meeting. We had a great turnout.

Submitted by Shelly Begel Investment Club of Leisure World (aka San Tan Investment Club) is a closed end mutual fund of nearly one quarter of a million dollars. It consists of blue chips and other stocks (average earnings between 10 – 15% annually).

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 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, at 10 a.m., for between 1 and 2 hours, in the Queen Card Room. Please join us on February 15, 2024.

If you cannot attend the meeting in person, you are welcome to join us virtually.

For more information before the meeting, you can contact our president, Alan Forbes, 808-497-8109.

You can call, text, or email Alan at johnalanforbes@ yahoo.com. You can also just come to the meeting on February 15th.

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CLUBS Leisure World Christian Fellowship Bible Study

Lions Roar in 2024 Leisure World (LW) Lions club starts a new ambitious year. LW Lions invites you to visit our meetings and get a feel for our organization. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Check the paper for the room location.

Did you see it! The large application for the ‘Fly the Flag’. Six times a year (Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th of July, Labor Day and Veterans Day) our volunteers will install and pick up your flag starting in January 2024. We have an option for one or two-year subscriptions.

These principal fundraisers support all community and neighboring charitable programs.

Lucky for you if you missed the application in the January paper it will be reprinted in the February paper and they are available at Rec. 1 in a slot on the NORTH side of the LIONS WHITE USED FLAG box on the courtyard next to the white box to collect used eyeglasses, hearing aids and cell phones.

Fill out the application and get involved in our biggest fundraiser of the year. Patriotism is dying in our country, but LIONS sell the subscriptions for the flag program because Lions show their patriotism through the fly the flag, we believe in America. Flying the flag six times a year is a small price to stand up for America.

Submitted by Mary Louise Hendricksen In February 2024 the Christian Fellowship Bible Study will meet every Thursday from 9:30 – 11:00 AM in the Theater. We invite you to join other men and women as we continue an in-depth study of the Book of I John. The 3 themes Apostle John weaves in and out throughout the Book are obedience, love, and truth. All study materials are provided. B Y O B – Bring Your Own Bible. On Thursday February 29 we will meet for our Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. in the Lakeside Clubhouse with a Potluck to follow immediately after.

For questions please contact Mary Louise Hendricksen, Manor 823, Phone 480-832-2507.

“The Roadkill Café” Daily meetings and banter can result in some interesting dialog.

Leisure World Community Theater Leisure World Community Theater is proud to announce our upcoming presentation of Mike Willis’ two one-act comedies with a twist- “The Roadkill Café” and “The Visitation”. The performances will be in the Rec 1 Ballroom at 7 p.m. on February 24th and 28th.

There will be a Sunday Matinee on February 25th at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10.00.

A portion of the proceeds will be given to the Leisure World Foundation to help support their good causes.

Mark your calendars for an enjoyable time in addition to helping support the community.

Although rehearsals are in motion, behind the scenes helpers are always welcome. If you are interested, please come to our meetings, and experience the fun of theater!

Computer ClubGenealogy SIG We are excited to announce the return of Genealogy classes at Leisure World! The Genealogy SIG group has thought of some helpful resources to share with you to assist in finding your past relatives and hopefully help you break through any roadblocks you have encountered. Or you might be new to genealogy and need to start at the beginning in building your family tree. At whatever level you are at, your genealogical journey will benefit from the topics covered, the guest speakers we plan to bring in, and the time we take to work on our family trees together.

Genealogy SIG classes are on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, from 9-10 a.m., in the Internet Oasis. The schedule for the 1st quarter is as follows: Jan. 10 – Working Session – bring your questions, challenges, road blocks, etc.

Jan 24 – Diving into Ancestry.com. Sign-Up for February field trip. ] Feb 14 – Field Trip to LDS Visitor Center. Please contact Kim Hansen to sign up: kahansen58@gmail. com. We will be carpooling if we can.

Watch for our second fund raiser on February 24thThe Parade of Homes is Back.

Feb. 28 – FamilySearch.org Mar. 13 – Irish Genealogy – Guest Speaker Mar. 27 – Foreign Resources “The Visitation” A sudden death leads to family interpretations.

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a guest speaker. Professional photographer Tim Oliver will present “Suburban Wildlife: Capturing Nature Nearby.” Reminder: there is no Weekly Challenge when we have a guest speaker. Plus, all Leisure World residents are welcome!

On February 10th the Weekly Challenge will be “Something Pink,” and the Weekly Activity will be a video lesson: “Build Relationships,” by National Geographic photographer Ira Block. The Monthly Challenge for January is “Reflections (Nat/Mir).”

Leisure World Investment Club Submitted by: Frank Jacoby Manor 1540 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.

Every meeting (excluding May -October) features an education component designed to help you begin or supplement your skills as an investor. Members enjoy access to the resources and benefits derived from our affiliation with “myICLUB” and “Better Investing”.

Non-members, new members, beginners and seasoned investors are always welcome guests at our meetings.

On February 17th the Weekly Challenge will be “Stained Glass,” and the Weekly Activity will be a Studio Shoot. Following a brief business meeting, we will adjourn to the Art Studio to shoot “Still Life” photos. There will be 10 shooting stations available for your creations. We will show the results at a later meeting.

On February 24th the Weekly Challenge will be “Technology,” and the Weekly Activity will be a video lesson: “Use the Background,” by National Geographic photographer Ira Block.

The Leisure World Photography Club meets each Saturday (October through March) from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. in the Rec 1 Theatre. For more information or to join our club, visit https://www.lwphoto.club/.

The Shalom Group The Shalom Group meets the third Sunday evening of each month from October.

Through May. The board is excited to announce that in February we will have a Hawaiian Luau party for all paid members. The Hawaiian Menu will be accompanied by a fun evening of games. The party will be February 18 in the Rec 1 Club Room. We welcome all who want to attend our meetings and take part in group activities. The Shalom Group is a social group that celebrates major Jewish Holidays with emphasis on culture, history, and pertinent social issues.

Dues are only $15 a year, and we welcome all who have an interest in Judaism. For more information, please call Neesa at 206-356-2727.

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 via ZOOM and in the Theater Wednesday February 14,2024 at 1PM.

Leisure World’s Singles Group

Drop by and join us or for more information contact Frank Jacoby (frankjacoby4@gmail.com).

SOLO- stepping out-lively outlook

We all know how difficult it is to walk into a new event alone, solo.

Questers We keep history alive restoration, and education.

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preservation,

PEO Group

Meetings are on the 2nd Monday of every month November- March

The PEO group’s next meeting is February 2nd, we will be gathering for refreshments at 9 a.m. in the Club Room. The business meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. Janice Dill will present the program “A Traveling We Will Go”.

Next Meeting: Questers invite you to a Questers KEEPSAKE ROADSHOW on Feb. 12, 2024 @ 1 - 3 p.m. in the HOPI ROOM in Rec 2.

Our BIL dinner will be February 9 from 5:00 to 8:30 in the Club Room.

Our next book club meeting is February 28th from 3:30 To 5:00 at the home of Judy Ruth, the book is “Winter’s Rime” by Carol Dunbar. Betsy Flaten will lead the discussion.

All PEO’s living in Leisure World are invited to join the Group. President Marta Troutman will answer any questions about the Group. Her phone is 417-3351033

Do you have that special item that has been in the family for years? Perhaps you know the history of the cherished item or perhaps you don›t know a thing about it, you may not even know how it was originally used.

Perhaps it is an item you recently found at Goodwill, or another vintage/antique store and you just want to know more about it. Here is your chance!

Please bring a treasured keepsake that has a personal story you would like to share. Questers «Almost Experts» will be on hand to help you find some additional information on your antique, collectible or keepsakes of all kinds. (No appraisals will be given) Other notable February activities: Feb.10, 2024 - Florence Historical Home Tour Feb. 17, 2024 - Western Cowboy Day Festival at the Superstition Mt. Museum 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Feb. 21, 2024 - Wickenburg - 10 a.m. docent lead tour of the Henry Wickenburg Home and Cemetery, selfpay lunch to follow.

Leisure World Photography Club

Submitted by Bob Bennett

On February 3rd the LW Photography Club will have

If you have questions or would like to join us in any of the above activities?Please R.S.V.P. to Robyn @ robynrealty@gmail.com or text/talk to 7153082-2354

So come get acquainted with others who feel the same way and do things together with the group. We schedule regular monthly events, every Tuesday morning breakfast in the Cafe at 8am, Every second and fourth Monday lunch in the Cafe at 11am, and every third Thursday, a potluck at 5pm in the club room. There are no dues, and we meet year-round. We also do many events outside the walls. Contact Barbara Peters 309-215-7203 if you would like to be put on the email list to hear of everything.

February 2024 Calendar Welcome to new members-come try us out Feb. 1, LW Dance Johnny K Rec. 2 Feb. 2, Fri. Fish Fry the Cafe 5pm. make * at Cafe Feb. 7, Wed. Newspaper Launch Ballroom 11am Rec. 1, Free Feb. 6, Tue. Breakfast, The Cafe, 8am, Feb. 9, Second Fri. Downtown Mesa -Barbara’s Art show Feb. 11, Pickin on the Prom 1 to 3 Free Feb. 12, Mon. Lunch the Cafe, 11am, * Barbara 3092115-7203 Feb. 13, Breakfast the Cafe 8am Feb. 14, Happy Valentine’s Day Feb. 15, Thur. SOLO Potluck, 5pm, Club Room Rec. 1. Bring a dish to share and $3. Tableware, soda, wine and ice, and water will be furnished. Pork Loin Roast with potatoes, carrots and onion served Feb. 20, Breakfast the Cafe 8am Feb. 24, Sat. Grub and Groove Feb. 25, Pickin on the Prom 1 to 3 free Feb. 26, Mon. Lunch the Cafe 11am *Barbara Feb. 26, Polish Poker Club Room, 6pm $3.

Feb. 27, Breakfast the Cafe 8am Feb. 29, Dance Party For Leisure World events contact the Rec office for a reservation ask for the Solo table, others as noted prices quoted are for advance registration. Questions call Barbara Peters (309) 0215-07203.

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ARTS & CRAFTS CLUBS Arts & Crafts Meetings and Classes Schedule DECORATIVE ARTS

Art Assoc. – (AS) Contact: Billie Klaus, 970-231-4845 Open Studio: Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Jewelry and Lapidary (LAP) Contact: Dan Coulombe, 479715-5826 Thursday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Photography Club (AS) Contact: Bob Bennett, 480-2507127

Rubber Stamping (CER/SG) Contact: Mickey Dent, 480634-4574 Monday, 6:30 – 9 p.m.

FABRIC ARTS

Knitters & Crocheters Contact: Carolin Lowy, 480-6414626 – Fridays 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

All interested knitters, beginners to experienced, join in. We teach beginners and help those who are having difficulty with a pattern, no charge.

Open Sewing Contact: Carolin Lowy, 480-641-4626 Open to all residents who do hand sewing.

The Art Association The Art Association will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday February 6th at 4:00 pm. The Board Meeting will be one hour prior at 3:00 pm. This is a different time and day of the week than previous years. All are welcome to attend.

We will be offering additional classes this season.

In February and March, we are potentially offering Perspective Drawing, Oil Painting, Sip and Paint, Collage, Fiber Art, and Acrylic Painting. Sign up for any or all classes in the Art Studio. Watch the post and the bulletin board for announcements. All class sizes are limited. In some cases, supplies are provided. Costs are dependent on the instructor.

In addition to classes, we will be having an open studio every Wednesday and Friday morning from 10:00 to noon when no classes are scheduled. It is a gathering of artists who will be painting in their own medium and enjoy the company of others. Members will be on-site to assist artists. We will also utilize YouTube for tutorial classes.

Remember the Spring Art Show is March 16th. The deadline is March 2nd.

Please join the LW Art Association for $20 per year.

Membership forms can be found in the Art Studio.

Glass Art Club Happenings at LW Glass Studio submitted by Gail Bowers The Glass Studio is open Monday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for open workshop. Club membership is $30 per year. Fused is an additional $15 fee. For those without experience it is recommended to take a class.

Introduction to glass as well as classes for stained, fused and mosaics are ongoing through March 2024. The

Pillowcase Dresses Contact: Darlene Footh, 701-3398491 Make little girls dresses out of pillowcases for charity.

Quilters Contact: Judy Kauth, 757-651-5648 – Tuesdays/ Thursdays 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.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 hand work done with a needle or needles, i.e., knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, needle point and applique.

FIRED ARTS

Ceramics (CER/SG) Contact: Linda Staveteig, 815-3853605 Beginners, newcomers, everyone welcome!

Open Workshop and Firing: Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Ceramics Class: Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Porcelain Painting (POT) Contact: Edie Pearcy, 480-7340685 or Ginger Merkle, 303-988-6420 No teacher, no lessons. Work on your own. A semi-annual fee of $5 for firing.

All China painters are welcome.

Open Studio: Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Pottery (POT) Contact: Judy Cooley, 512-470-9456 Open Studio: Sunday, Tuesday, and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Open Studio: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,12 - 10 p.m.

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

GLASS PROGRAM

Glass Arts (CER/SG) Contact: Kay Eakin, 480-641-8719 Open Studio: Monday & Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Ongoing Classes for new artists

class list and signup sheets are in the studio available on the studio bulletin board or text the teachers directly.

Stained glass Ellie 1-403 359 1261 for all others Carol 1-204 930 9878.

to sew the dresses and also for all who have donated materials for this project. We meet on Monday mornings in the Anniversary Room at Rec 1 from 8:30 to 10:00.

For more information, please stop by the studio during open times.

If you have questions please call me and leave a message. Darlene Footh 701-339-8491.

Jewelry and Lapidary Club

Woodworking Club

Submitted by Elaine Murphy The jewelry and lapidary club classroom and shop are open from 9 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday.

We offer classes in beading, casting, chain making, dichroic glass, lapidary, faceting, and enameling. The cost of each class is determined by the instructor. We supply the necessary tools and supplies required for your project.

If you have ever done woodworking, you would really enjoy being a member of the Leisure World Woodworker’s Club. The wood shop is next to the nurses’ quarters and the basketball court in Rec 1.

The equipment in the shop is all well-maintained and available for use. There are over 200 members of the woodworker’s club and the cost to join is very reasonable. Classes in various aspects of woodworking are taught by qualified members of the club at no additional cost.

All the jewelry in our display case is for sale and has been hand crafted by members of the jewelry club.

Come take a look and get inspired!

The next general meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 7 pm in the jewelry/lapidary shop. All interested residents are invited to join us.

Leisure World Quilters Submitted by: Carol Stickling Thanks to all residents who came to visit our new space during our Open House in January. We are incredibly happy with our new space which we share with other fiber arts groups and the Computer Club.

Our membership has been growing since the room has been completed. Welcome to all. We have a few February projects including quilt blocks taught by two of our members. We also have a guest speaker coming from a local quilt shop on the first Thursday of February.

We meet every Thursday in the Fiber Arts Room from 9:00 – 11:30 AM. Our dues are $10 for a year of innovative ideas and working with people who love to quilt as much as we do.

For more information, please call Judy Kauth at 757651-5648 or Carol Stickling at 847-951-6937.

Pillowcase Dress Club Pillowcase Dress Club has been very successful, and we have a lot of beautiful dresses made by ladies here in Leisure World. Dresses and shorts have gone out in the Samaritan Christmas Shoe Boxes, Africa, Laos, Nicaragua, and Guatemala this year to children less fortunate. Thanks to all the ladies who take the time

We would love to have you come in and see some of the projects that are being worked on and join if you have the desire. The wood shop is open daily from 9 AM to 4:30 PM and half a day on Saturdays.

Monday Morning Twiddlers and Friday Morning Embroiderers, Crocheters and Knitters Submitted by Carolin Lowy An update on the Warmup America project- The groups create rectangles 7 by 9 inches either crocheted or knitted, any color or pattern. Just do your own thing, this is a great way to use left over yarn. Don’t have any yarn? Come by The Fiber Arts studio. Any Monday or Friday morning 9-11 to check out our supplies of donated yarn.

As we approach six years into this project, we have already donated over 8200 pieces. It takes 49 to create an adult throw created by the sponsoring organization.

All residents are welcome to join us in our new home.

Fridays you’ll find a group of us enjoying lunch at the Leisure World Cafe and monthly outings to local restaurants to celebrate birthdays.

Participants not only share their own projects but are also creating hats and scarves that are donated to local charities.

More information? Give me a call: Carolin Lowy (480)641-4626.

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MUSIC & DANCE CLUBS Music and Dance Events Schedule Bluegrass Group Calling all Pickers and Grinners! Leisure World Recreation is partnering with the Arizona Bluegrass Association this winter to bring you “Pickin’ on the Prom.” This two-hour bluegrass jam session will be the 2nd and 4th Sunday afternoons, January, February and March, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the Promenade. It will feature bluegrass musicians from all over the East Valley singing and playing traditional bluegrass acoustic instruments. Pickers of all skill levels are welcome and encouraged so tune up your guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, bass or other acoustic bluegrass instrument and join in. Grinners come on up and enjoy an afternoon of bluegrass!

Ballroom Dance Classes - Contact: Bill Goss, 480-2754647

Leisure World Cloggers – Fridays and Wednesdays Contact: Fran Dusek, 602- 684-9353

The Leisure World Cloggers clog all year on Fridays in the Classroom next to the Fitness Center. Beginners clog for FREE from noon to 12:30 and should call Fran Dusek at 602-684-9353 the day before (Thursday) if they plan to attend beginner classes. 12:30 to 1:00 is Beginner Plus, 1:00 to 2:00 is Intermediate 1, and 2:00 to 4:00 PM is Intermediate 2 and 3. The cost is $5 per person, and you can clog for as many classes as you would like for that day. Remember, Beginners’ Class is FREE. Advanced cloggers dance is from October 18 through

March from 12:45 to 2:45 PM in the Classroom in Rec 1. Intermediate will dance 12:45 to 1:45 followed by Introduction to Advanced and Advanced from 1:45 to 2:45

Any questions about clogging please call Fran Dusek at 602-684-9353.

When: Every Friday and Advanced on Wednesdays Time: Fridays from Noon to 4 PM and Wednesdays from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m.

Location: Rec. 1 Classroom Cost: Beginners Class Free – Advanced Class $5 per person

Friend of Leisure World Clogging - Monday Nights Contact: Fran Dusek, 602- 684-9353

Clogging is a dance with taps that is great fun and excellent exercise! We are starting a “Beginners From Scratch Clogging” (no clogging experience necessary) class this Fall starting November 6 from 6 to 7 p.m. We will be meeting every Monday night in the Classroom next to the fitness center. If you like to dance, you will love clogging! Please join us for the easy level and fun dance from 7 to 7:30 and intermediate from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. that same night. Cost of classes is only $5 and you can stay as long as you like. Clogging taps are sold at the class, $20 for a set. The instructor is Ginny Bartes.

Any questions about clogging please call Fran Dusek at

602-684-9353.

Start: November 7 When: Every Monday Time: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Rec. 1 Classroom Cost: Class $5 per person

Square and Line Dance Contact: Dee Dee Dougherty, 480-510-3318.

Saturday: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Pop Country Line Dancing Reminder: Line Dance: Contact Susan Tuttle 602 329-2213 Tuesday: 5:00 – 6:00 Advanced class 6:00-7:00 pm – Beginner Class Rec 1 Classroom Monday: 11:30-12:30 pm - Rec 2 Hopi Line Dancing Classes are great for beginners just learning as well as seasoned individuals.

Enjoy line dance lessons taught by Susan Tuttle.

Beginners are taught easy to follow steps to the new Pop Country songs you hear on the radio. $5 per person per class.

Ukulele Practice Group - Contact: Mary Cox, 720-3550889.

Like to play the Ukulele or always wanted to learn?

Come and join up with others who love to play this amazing instrument.

Casual-Aires Submitted by Allen Cziok I hope you were with us in January as we kicked off 2024 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 17th, will introduce the S’mile Band 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 8th to confirm you will be in attendance.

Not members? We invite all Leisure World residents to attend our fun-filled dances for only $45 per person or $90 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.

Leisure World Big Band Submitted by John Andrews The members of the Leisure World Big Band hope that everyone had a Very Merry Christmas and hope you all have a Happy, Prosperous and Healthy 2024.

We always encourage Leisure World residents and their guests to attend our rehearsals every Tuesday morning at Rec. 2 from 10:00 - 12:00 AM. Our next dance will be Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Rec. 2 from 2:30 4:30 PM. Tickets are $10.00 each with B.Y.O.B. and setups will be provided.

The Leisure World Big Band is also sponsoring the performance of the East Valley Pops Orchestra on February 22, 2024, at 7:00 PM at Rec. 2. This organization consists of over 70 highly trained musicians, several of whom are residents of Leisure World. The program will consist of popular and

Leisure World Cloggers

For more information, contact John Andrews, Manor 1465, Phone 660-541-2588

of what clogging is like, how it is taught, and to see the fun that dancers have. We are planning an Open House this month with clogging entertainment and tasty morsels. Watch the LW Post for date and time.

You will find that the environment is delightfully nonthreatening, and that clogging is definitely enjoyable exercise!

Leisure World Cloggers

L.W. Music Makers

Submitted by Joyce Loland The Leisure World Cloggers were gratified to see all the returning dancers at the first-class sessions of the New Year. The classroom was full, so the joyous, fulsome sound of happy tapping resonated loudly throughout the room.

Submitted by Mary Smith Welcome all who want to join a music-loving group that plays a variety of musical instruments.

light classical selections. The tickets are $8.00 each if purchased before the concert and $10.00 at the door.

All tickets are available at the Recreation Office or at the door.

Why not give clogging a try! Beginner classes are free, so you can see if you like it without paying a cent.

Beginners meet Fridays from 4:00-4:30 and simply need to let Fran Dusek know they are coming that week

by Thursday. Her phone is 602-684-9353.

Other Friday classes are Beginners Plus at 1:00, Intermediate at 2:00, and Intermediate Plus from 3:00 – 4:00. All clogging classes are held in the classroom next to the Fitness Center. Cost is $5 for the day no matter how many sessions you attend.

An Advanced Class is offered by Dan Rowan and Cathy Martin on Wednesdays from 12:30 -2:30, also in the classroom. The first hour is a transition from intermediate steps into the flatfooting and buck steps of dances in the second hour. Cost is $5.

You are welcome to drop in on any class to get an idea

If you have played and have been thinking about dusting your instrument off, this might be the group for you. Feel free to come by and observe our group.

We have a book of around 100 songs that can be downloaded from the internet.

We have a good time every week and enjoy being able to play with a group of fellow musicians that helps improve our skills no matter what level of play we do.

We meet every Tuesday at 3:15 p.m. in the Music Room located at Rec 2.

For more information, contact Mary Smith at 480288-1423 or just come by and watch.

The Leisure World Mixed Chorus “You shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.” Mother Teresa Rehearsals for our spring concert, “SMILE!”, are

Leisure World News • CLUBS & GAMES • January 2024 C7 well under way. A glorious blend of Broadway, classic pop, country, rock and gospel, its lyrics are truly inspirational. They serve as a welcome reminder that life’s troubles can always be eased by a smile’s message of mutual acceptance and care.

decorating and serving on the executive board (a great team).

We look forward to sharing “SMILE!” with you on Saturday, March 9th, 7:00 PM and Sunday, March 10th, 3:00 PM in the Rec 2 Hopi Pima. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the Rec Office or online at lwca.com beginning Monday, February 12th. Tickets can also be purchased at the door with all proceeds benefitting the LWMC.

Shall We Round Dance Club

For additional information, contact Donna Mahan, (217) 720-7990

Moonlight Dinner Dance Club Submitted by Clarice and Joe Chism “Tis Time to Celebrate a spectacular evening in Leisure World Hopi Ballroom on Feb 10th.

Chinese New Year of the “Dragon” breathing Fires of Love on lovely evening dressed couples will enjoy Music

by Howard Schneider and a scrumptious Dinner served

by Premier Catering. BYOB-Glasses/Ice provided.

All are welcome. If not a member, please send check of $95/couple payable to Moonlight serenade to Membership Chair, J Kosterman at 1357 Leisure World, Mesa, AZ 85206.

February, known as the month of fertility and love is a great time to show your gratitude to good friends by inviting them to this spectacular evening of great fellowship, food and fun.

More information can be found by e mailingmoonlightserenadelw@gmail.com, website: http:// moonlightserenade.yolasite.com or phone: 360-9034930.

Our season ends March 16th with “NaniKaPo” A Beautiful Night and Swing Memories Music All members are requested to assist with ideas,

“The Greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.”

Submitted by Kaye West Dancing in the dark had a new meaning for round dancers at the January Dancing in the Desert weekend when an SRP power outage left the Greenfield Village Hall without power from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday! Resourceful participants saved the day, providing generators so we had music and microphones for the third teach in the morning, and in the afternoon flood lights were added for the review session!

Meanwhile, the round dance season is in full swing with visitors from across the nation, Canada, and Germany dancing with us on a regular basis, and the Cactus Capers weekend event (Phase 4-6) will be held the first weekend in February at Rec 2. The entire round dance schedule is available at http://rounddancing. azphx.com/index.html.

We are eager to assist others in joining this amazing international community. Two opportunities for newer dancers include: • On February 23 a new Jive class on Friday mornings begins (call Larry or Susan Sperry at 406-670-3210).

• Mesa Magic Weekend (Phase 2-4) is scheduled for March 1-2 (call Doug or Leslie Dodge 406-860-8185 or Randy or Rose Wulf 360-561-8999 for details).

We would love to have you join us!

Ukuladies and Gents The Ukuladies and Gents meet every Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Rec. 2 in the Music Room.

Was your New Year’s Resolution to learn to play an instrument? If so, the ukulele is a great choice. It is easy to learn, small to carry, not very expensive, and fun to play from the moment you pick it up.

One observation came this year when the group realized the Christmas carols were easier to play this year. Was the practice helping, I wonder?

Come and visit and see if you want to join. We have help in the group and with practice, you will soon be enjoying your hobby. We can help guide you to acquire the best size for you. Even if you have never played an instrument before, the learning curve to enjoyment is waiting for you. Come listen!

For more information, please contact Mary Smith at 480-299-1423 or Mary Cox at 720-355-0889

Wednesday Night Ballroom Class For West Coast Swing When: Wednesday Nights 7:00-8:00 pm Where: Leisure World Rec 1 Classroom Cost: $10/person/class- pay at the door (cash or check only) Dates 2/7/234 2/14/24 2/21/24 2/28/24 3/6/24 3/13/24 3/20/24 3/27/24

Tentative Figures to be Taught.

Review Half Whip, Right Side Pass, Introduce Cheek to Cheek Review Right Side Pass, Cheek to Cheek, Introduce Kick Ball Change Review Cheek to Cheek, Kick Ball Change, Introduce Tummy Whip Review Kick Ball Change, Tummy Whip, Introduce Sailor Shuffles Review Tummy Whip, Sailor Shuffles, Introduce Whip with Inside Turn Review Sailor Shuffles, Whip with Inside Turn, Introduce Waist Drag Review Whip with Inside Turn, Waist Drag, Introduce Chicken Walks Review Waist Drag, Chicken Walk, Party Dance

Join the class at any time, pay for only the classes you attend. West Coast Swing is the most versatile dance form for dancing to rock, country, and even ballads.

For More Information Contact: Bill & Carol Goss email: billgossjr@gmail.com, Phone: 858-822-9981.

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CARD & GAME CLUBS Card and Game Events Schedule

Card groups listed are open games and residents are welcome to come and join the group.

Reserved room is subject to sharing if less than 20 in attendance.

BRIDGE GROUPS

ACBL Duplicate (CLR) Contact: Lori Ortiz 480-600-2552, Sunday, 12:30 p.m.

ACBL Duplicate (CLR) Contact: Barbara Rees, 480-3099039 Monday, 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday 12:30 p.m.

Duplicate (CLR) Contact: Roger Mickelson, 319-7507112 Thursday, 12:30 p.m.

Int. Duplicate Practice (APA) Contact: Bobbie Stearns, 701-523-6264 Friday, 8:15 a.m.

Partner (LC) Contact: Lynn Peters, 262-853-4870 Sunday, 6:30 p.m.

Party (APA) Contact: Lynn Peters, 262-853-4870 Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

Progressive (QCR) Contact: Shirley Edmonds 602-5014618 Thursday, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

POKER GROUPS

Dealer’s Choice (NAV2) Contact: Jim Munkwitz, 803747-1677 Thursday, 1:00 p.m.

Poker Men’s (QCR) Contact: Phil Baird, 480-840-1723 Tuesday & Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

Texas Hold’ Em (QCR) Contact: Randy Rickert, 602-5242503 Monday, 1:00 p.m. & Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.

OTHER CARD AND GAME GROUPS

Bunco (CLR) Contact: Laura Krever, 310-916-8105 or Dana Bourque, 602-757-4348 1st Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

Cribbage (LC) Contact: Don Newman, 402-578-2743 Fridays and Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.

Euchre (APA) Contact Ted Jackson, 518-248-2052 Tuesday, 6:45 p.m.

Game Night (LC) Contact: Lillian Carlson, 480-2902936 Friday, 6:15 p.m.

Hand and Foot: (LC) Contact: Lillian Carlson, 480-2909396 Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.

Hand and Foot: Samba (LC) Contact: Lillian Carlson, 480-290-9396 Wednesday &Thursday, 6:00 p.m.

Mah Jongg Madness (LC) Contact: Jan Biddle, 303881-7808 Monday, 12:00 p.m.

Mah Jongg (APA) Contact: Neesa Galanti, 206-3562727 Thursday, 1:00 p.m.

Pinochle (QCR) Contact: Jackie Anderson, 480-9858503 Tuesday 12:30 p.m.

Rummikub (NAV) Contact: Taylor H. Sanford, 832-4777277 Thursday, 6:00 p.m.

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Scrabble (LC) Contact: Carolin Lowy, 480-641-4626 Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Mexican Train/Dominos (LC) Contact: Theresa Cuocci Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.

Lakeside Clubhouse

Bingo 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 Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Game starts at 7:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 1 Ballroom

It is now official; we are an approved club!

Polish poker is a fun, low strategy card game with lots of fun and socializing. We play once a month (Possible growing more often in the future.) This month we will play on Monday February 26th at 6 pm in the club room. The cost is $3.00 and BYOB. Half of what we collect this month will go to a door prize raffle (ticket awarded with your $3.00 for the following month). If you have any questions, contact George Miller at 774275-4009 or stop by manor 1625.

Look forward to seeing you join us.

Scrabble Club

Valentine’s Day is celebrated this month.

S is for Sweetheart C is for Candy R is for Romeo A is for Amour B is for Beloved B is for Bouquet L is for Love E is for Evermore Every Monday evening residents and guests are welcome to join folks who enjoy spelling games.

Scrabble and Upwords are offered at The Lakeside Club House, Rec.1. Socialize at 6.00 p.m. with games starting at 6.15 p.m.

The club has everything needed including the latest official Scrabble dictionaries, word lists and oh yes candy to nibble on.

Need to know more give me a call Carolin Lowy: 480641-4626.

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REGULAR WEEKLY EVENTS FEBRUARY 2024 SUNDAY

9:30 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) 12:30 p.m. “9-ball” tournament (B) 1:00 p.m. Hand and Foot (LC) 1:00 p.m. Swim Exercise (P) 3:00 p.m. Table Tennis (C) 4:30 p.m. Wine Tasting & Spirit Classes (PROM) 5:00 p.m. Pop Country Line Dancing (C) 6:00 p.m. Round Dance (HPG) 6:00 p.m Dealer’s Choice Poker (NAV) 6:30 p.m. Men’s Poker (QCR) 6:45 p.m. Euchre (APA) 7:00 p.m. Mah Jong (LC)

9:00 a.m. Pottery Open Studio (POT) 12:30 p.m. ACBL Bridge (CLR) 2:00 p.m. Water Volleyball (P) 4:00 p.m. Movie Matinee (T) 5:00 p.m Round Dance (HPG) 6:30 p.m. Partner Bridge (LC)

MONDAY

6:45 a.m. Early Bird Stretch (C) 8:00 a.m. Yoga (PIMA) 8:30 a.m. Glass Program (CER/SG) 9:00 a.m. Lawn Bowls Play (LBG) 9:00 a.m. Shuffleboard (SHB) 9:00 a.m. Pottery Class (POT) 9:00 a.m. Twiddlers (FA) 10:00 a.m. Computer Lab Open (CC) 11:30 a.m. Pop Country Line Dance (HPG) 12:00 p.m. Mah Jongg Madness (LC) 12:00 p.m. Pottery Open Studio (POT) 12:30 p.m. ACBL Bridge (CLR) 1:00 p.m. Swim Exercise (PO) 1:00 p.m. Texas Hold’em (QCR) 2:00 p.m. Water Volleyball (P) 6:00 p.m. Scrabble (LC) 6:00 p.m Friends of Clogging (C) 6:30 p.m. Rubber Stamping (CER/SG)

9:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

WEDNESDAY

6:45 a.m. Early Bird Stretch (C) 7:00 a.m. Golf Donut League (APA/NAV) 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) 9:30 am Round Dance (HPG) 10:00 a.m. Computer Lab Open (CC) 11:30 a.m. Mexican Train (LC) 12:00 p.m. Pottery Open Studio (POT) 1:00 p.m. Cribbage (QCR) 1:00 p.m. Swim Exercise (PO) 1:30 p.m. Cloggers (C)

TUESDAY

Lawn Bowls Play (LBG) Pottery Open Studio (POT) Quilters (FA)

2:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Water Volleyball (P) Heron Lakes Rookie League (APA) Texas Hold’em (QCR) Dealer’s Choice Poker (NAV) Hand and Foot - Samba (LC)

THURSDAY

8:00 a.m. Glass Program (CER/SG) 8:30 a.m. Ladies Billiards (B) 9:00 a.m. Heron Lakes Men’s Golf (NAV) 9:00 a.m. Lawn Bowls Play (LBG) 9:00 a.m. Pottery Class (POT) 9:00 a.m. Quilters (FA) 9:30 a.m. Christian Fellowship (T) 10:00 a.m. Computer Lab Open (CC) 10:30 a.m. Heron Lakes Men’s 9 Hole (NAV) 12:00 p.m. Pottery Open Studio (POT) 12:30 p.m. Bridge Duplicate (CLR) 12:30 p.m. Progressive Bridge (QCR) 1:00 p.m. Dealers Choice Poker (NAV) 1:00 p.m. Mah Jongg (APA) 1:00 p.m. Swim Exercise (PO) 3:00 p.m. Table Tennis (C) 4:00 p.m. Chess and Dominoes (QCR) 6:00 p.m. Hand and Foot - Samba (LC) 6:30 p.m. Party Bridge (APA) 6:30 p.m Men’s Poker (QCR) 7:00 p.m. “l-15” tournament (B)

6:45 a.m.

8:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m.

CY - Rec. 1 Courtyard FA- Fiber Arts FC - Fitness Center LAP - Lapidary LBG - Lawn Bowl Green LC - Lakeside LDL - Lost Dutchman Lake LIB - Library P - Swimming Pool PC – Pickleball Court POT - Pottery

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SATURDAY

7:00 a.m. Table Tennis (C) 9:00 a.m. Pottery Open Studio (POT) 12:30 p.m. “8-ball” tournament (B) 1:00 p.m. Swim Exercise (P) 2:00 p.m. Water Volleyball (P)

FRIDAY

Early Bird Stretch (C) Porcelain Painting (CER/SG) Yoga (PIMA)

Recreation Center 1 AR - Anniversary Room AS - Art Studio BQ - Banquet Room BR - Ballroom B – Billiard Room BRG - Ballroom/Kitchen C - Classroom CER/SG - Ceramics/Stained Glass CC – Computer Classroom CLR – Clubroom CLRG - Clubroom/Banquet Room

9:00 a.m. Shuffleboard (SHB) 9:00 a.m. Lawn Bowls Play (LBG) 9:00 a.m. Knitters & Crocheters (FA) 9:00 a.m. Open Studio (AS) 9:00 a.m. Porcelain Painting (POT) 9:30 a.m. Ceramics (CER/SG) 9:30 a.m. Round Dance (HPG) 9:30 a.m. Ukulele Group (MR) 10:00 a.m. Computer Lab Open (CC) 12:00 p.m. Glass Program (CER/SG) 12:00 p.m. Pottery Open Studio (POT) 12:00 p.m. Beginner Clogging (C) 1:00 p.m. Swim Exercise (PO) 1:00 p.m. Cribbage (LC) 1:00 p.m. Intermediate I Clogging (C) 2:00 p.m. Intermediate II Clogging (C) 3:00 p.m. Intermediate III Clogging (C) 4:30 p.m. Band With No Name (PROM) 6:30 p.m. Game Night (LC) 7:00 p.m. Bingo (BR)

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Billiards Club The fun is expanding in the Billiards Room. Check out all the activities on the bulletin board. An entry fee has been required for all our tournaments and the fee returned as prizes. These events will continue.

Interest has been expressed that we also have “no money” tournaments. These will be held several days a week at 12:30 so as not to compete with League play.

Keep watching the bulletin board as things change rapidly around here.

The Gun Club The February meeting will be held on Wednesday, the 7th, at 7:00p.m., in the theater at Rec 1. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING THREE DONATIONS FOR THE FOOD BANK! Leisure World/Apache Wells Gun Club officers for the coming year are President-Bob Clark, Vice PresidentKeith Hepler, and Sec/Treas-Tom Lundquist.

February Sporting Clays will take place on Thursdays the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th. Meet in the Rio Salado shotgun facility parking lot by 7:45 a.m. The cost is $30 for 100 clays, or $15 for 50.

was planning on returning to his native Illinois to be closer to family but made his transition to be with his wife who he missed so much. He always said that she was a better lawn bowler than him.

Come join us as a couple or not. All are welcome!

Show up at the greens @ 11 AM on Tuesdays for an introduction to the sport. If you like it, free lessons are available. We play on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays @ 1 PM. Give it a try! You might just get hooked on lawn bowling!

Pickleball Club There’s still time to register for the 8th Annual Leisure World Sanctioned Pickleball Tournament, Feb. 15-17!

Registration closes February 5 for this age 50 and up event featuring men’s, mixed and women’s doubles at four different skill levels. For details, go to https://www. lwpickleball.com/ and click on “Tournaments” in the upper right corner of the page.

Even if you’re not into pickleball, stop by the Pickleball Complex (to the right of the Administration Building) and watch more than 150 players from Australia, Canada and all over the U.S. compete in one of the world’s fastest growing sports.

vehicle or golf cart access to the Administration Building parking lot or the pickleball complex from 12 noon Wednesday, February 14, through 6 am Sunday, February 18. Spectators and visitors can park on Leisure World Boulevard.

Visit our website to find out more about pickleball at Leisure World: https://www.lwpickleball.com/

Tennis Club Drop-In tennis is held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m. at the tennis complex.

Leisure World residents and guests are invited to play.

All skill levels are welcome. Loaner rackets are available if you need one. Don’t forget to wear court shoes and bring water. The Tennis Academy offers Leisure World residents and Tennis Club members the opportunity to learn how to play tennis. These lessons are free and designed for beginner level players to 3.0 level. Tennis Club members should sign up on Court Reserve. Nonmembers should email Marge Willadsen at willadsen@ bvu.edu to sign up. Registering early will help Marge organize and plan lessons. Go to https://sites.google. com/view/lwaztc. See you on the courts!

Thursday Morning Lady Billiard Players

You can also take chances on gift baskets with restaurant and shopping gift cards, rounds of golf, liquor and wine, and a handmade quilt. There is also a daily 50/50 raffle and “money tree” raffle which in the past has been at least $100 per day. All three raffles change every day.

Submitted by Carolin Lowy Thursday mornings at 8.30 a.m. a group of friendly ladies meet to play Billiards.

“Burgers Amore” food truck will be on site Thursday, February 15, and Saturday, February 17, serving many styles of burgers, plus grilled chicken sandwiches, bean burgers for the vegetarians and vegans, french fries, toppings and beverages.

If you have never played before or need to update your game we are more than willing to help you get started.

The Billiard Room has everything needed including a fine selection of cue sticks. We play until around 10.00 a.m. in groups of four per table.

For questions or information, please email Bob Clark at captsteptoe@gmail.com.

Friday, February 16 brings “Queso Good” and its Mexican menu to the tournament. Offerings include burritos, tacos, nachos grande, quesadillas, fixing and beverages.

We meet throughout the year and have a couple of ladies who are the reverse of snowbirds. Yes they come for the summer! The Billiard room is a cool place to spend time, oh yes, it is heated at this time of year!

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With all the tournament activity, there will be no

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

The Rimfire event will take place on Wednesday, February 14th at 7:00 a.m., at Rio Salado’s pistol bay #2.

Practical Pistol will be shot on Friday, February 16th, at the same time and place. Please be there a little early on both days to help with set up.

There will be a February luncheon on Monday the 26th, 11:30 a.m. at B.J.’s Superstition Springs.

Be sure to read your weekly Gun Club e-mails for any changes to the schedule.

Submitted by Tish Murphy Lawn bowls is in full swing now. Most members will be returning if they had spent the holiday away from Leisure World and we are always happy to have them back.

Some Silver Ridge Lawn Bowlers have joined us and that makes things interesting. The teams consist of some of the more experienced players alongside newer bowlers, and it results in a close game. We can learn a lot from our players who have been playing for 30+ years, they help make sure we are following all the rules.

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Three Hurdles to Success Assume you reach three notrump on the bidding shown and West leads the seven of spades. East covers dummy’s ten with the queen, and the question is how to proceed from here.

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Clearly, your best move at this point is to duck East’s queen. If you won the trick, you would subject yourself to the possibility that West might later gain the lead and return a spade through dummy’s J-5.

• Sunburn happens in the winter too, especially on the slopes. Use a cotton ball soaked in cold tea to ease tight dry skin. Be sure you apply sunscreen to your face and wear eye protection when going out to play in the snow.

After you duck the queen, East shifts to the deuce of diamonds. You don your thinking cap again and then put up the king. Granting the possibility that East might have the A-Q of diamonds, it is surely wiser to play the king than the jack. You should not jeopardize the contract by playing the jack, because East is virtually certain to have the ace of diamonds for his opening bid.

• For drains slowed by grease, sprinkle a halfcup each of salt and baking soda down the drain, and follow it with an entire kettle or pot of boiling water.

When the king of diamonds holds, you next lead the jack of clubs, planning to play low from dummy if West follows low. This play guarantees the contract even if East wins the trick with the queen. In the actual case, though, West covers the jack of clubs with the queen -- and you duck it!

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The composite effect of your first three plays is that you wind up making the contract. Dummy’s six club tricks are more than the defenders can cope with, and you are sure to come home with at least nine tricks.

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3. Boxer Azumah Nelson, a former featherweight and super-featherweight champion, is a native of what African country?

4. What Basketball Hall of Famer and former University of Georgia Bulldogs women’s basketball star won Olympic gold medals with Team USA in 1988 and ‘96?

5. Israeli athlete Moshe Weinberg, who was killed in the terrorist attack on the

1972 Munich Olympics, was a coach in what sport?

6. In a 1980 NFL season playoff game known as “Red Right 88,” what team lost to the Oakland Raiders 14-12 after an ill-advised pass that led to an interception in the end zone?

7. What Japanese martial art, often translated as “the way of harmonious spirit,” emphasizes the safety and well-being of one’s attacker?

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3. Ghana.

4. Katrina McClain.

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By Lucie Winborne • he first 72 hours in jail pose the highest risk of death for an inmate, for any reason.

• The cat in “The Godfather” was a stray that director Francis Ford Coppola found in the studio and handed to Marlon Brando before the shot. The animal took a shine to Brando and settled in his lap, purring so loudly that the crew was afraid the noise would drown out the dialogue!

The annual Point-in-Time Count takes place on a given night in January every year and attempts to estimate the number of homeless who are out on the streets. The most recent one, done in January 2023, revealed that yes, what many of us sensed, there had been an increase in the number of homeless veterans -7.4% over the previous January.

• And speaking of cats ... cheetahs communicate with house cat-like meows rather than roars like most big cats.

• Benjamin Franklin sold chocolate in his print shop in Philadelphia.

To try to get ahead of the problem, especially given the coming January 2024 count, the Department of Veterans Affairs has announced millions to be spent on grants to help homeless veterans.

The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) grants will give out hundreds of millions to organizations that help veterans and their families find housing, find more stable housing or avoid loss of their home. The exact amount of the grants is yet unknown.

But the Legal Services for Homeless Veterans and Veterans At-Risk for Homelessness Grants program will give over $26 million to groups and organizations to help with the legal side of things: court proceedings, defense related to homelessness in criminal cases and legal representation.

VA efforts during 2023 saw progress in several areas despite the increase in the number of homeless veterans.

During 2023, the VA awarded over $1 billion in grants to groups and organizations for homeless veterans. Nearly

39,000 homeless veterans found permanent housing, and over 145,000 veterans and their families were helped to avoid foreclosure on their homes. The HUD-VASH program helped 13,000 veterans find affordable housing as well as support services.

Those support services follow the Housing First model, which uses a plan with specific steps: Get the veteran into housing and then ensure they can stay there by offering several types of support. That can include job training, education help, health care and legal assistance. Studies have shown that veterans who are in the Housing First program find housing much more quickly (in 35 days as opposed to 223 days).

• Forget about whether pineapple belongs on a pizza -- how about snake? For a limited time snake will be on Pizza Hut’s menu in Hong Kong, as the restaurant partners with another eatery known for its snake stew.

• A tool bag lost during a spacewalk orbits Earth and is visible to people on the ground.

• Researchers at George Washington University found that the skin behind our ears and between our toes has a different set of microbes than those found on more frequently washed areas, so heed Mama’s advice and don’t forget to scrub them.

• In 1873, billiards became the first sport to have a world championship.

• Pogonophobia is the fear or dislike of beards.

For veterans who are either homeless or in danger of becoming homeless, go online to www.va.gov/homeless or call 877-4AID-VET (877-424-3838) to get help.

• For Scrabble’s 50th anniversary in 1988, a giant game utilizing six-foot tiles that required two large men to lift was played in Britain’s Wembley Stadium.

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Instant Pot and Slow Cooker Magic: One Ingredient Dulce de Leche Delight

By Patti Diamond Step into the magical world of dulce de leche, a sweet and velvety caramel delight with roots deep in Latin American culinary traditions. Dulce de leche is a luscious, milk-based, caramel-like sauce that can be used to top ice cream, swirled into cheesecake, used in baking, spooned over fruit, to frost cakes or just devoured with a spoon right out of the jar. Is there a better foodie gift for the holidays? I think not.

The best part? This couldn’t be easier. You only need one ingredient! Simply simmer canned sweetened condensed milk. Poof! Like magic, the sugar caramelizes and creates dulce de leche.

There are several ways to make dulce de leche. The only requirements are heat and time. Here are the techniques for making dulce de leche using your instant pot, slow cooker, stovetop and oven.

Each recipe below uses two (14-ounce) cans of sweetened condensed milk. You decide if you want to cook it right in the can or transfer it to half-pint canning jars with lids and rings.

To cook in the can: Do not open the cans. Remove the labels from the cans of sweetened condensed milk.

Inspect the can to ensure it doesn’t have any dents.

The hardest part is getting the glue off the cans. By the way, a paste of vegetable oil and baking soda works beautifully.

To cook in canning jars: Pour the sweetened condensed milk into the canning jars, dividing the two cans evenly

between three half-pint jars, filling to the top. Place the lids and rings on the jars.

Instant Pot Dulce De Leche

Yield: 3 cups Cook Time: 35 minutes Cooling Time: 2 hours Place a trivet or a steamer basket in the bottom of your instant pot. Put the cans or jars on the trivet or basket.

Add water to the pot up to the maximum fill line.

Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 35 minutes. Once the time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally. Allow the cans to cool down completely in the water before removing and opening, which may take a few hours.

Slow Cooker Dulce De Leche

Yield: 3 cups Time: 8 hours Place the cans or jars in the slow cooker and add water so the jars are covered by an inch. Put the lid on the slow cooker and turn to LOW for 8 hours. When the time is up, turn off the slow cooker, let cool and carefully remove the jars. Allow the jars to cool before you open them.

Since this isn’t a canning process, the lids won’t seal, meaning it’s not shelf stable. This should keep for about four weeks in the refrigerator, if it lasts that long. I’ll never know.

always submerged.

Oven Dulce De Leche

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Pour the condensed milk into a shallow, oven-safe dish and cover tightly with foil. Place the dish in a larger pan and fill the outer pan with water to create a water bath. Bake for 90 minutes to 2 hours, until it reaches the desired caramel color.

Spread holiday cheer with the magic of homemade dulce de leche. Perfect for gifting, this one-ingredient wonder brings sweet joy to every celebration. Frugally fabulous wishes to all!

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Stovetop Dulce De Leche

Yield: 3 cups Time: 2 to 3 hours Place the cans or jars in a deep saucepan and cover them with water. Bring the water to a gentle boil and simmer for 2-3 hours, making sure the cans or jars are

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FLASHBACK

By Mick Harper Questions 1. Who wrote and released “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”?

2. Which group originally released “Don’t Bring Me Down” in 1966?

3. Who wrote and released the 1962 parody “The Monster Mash”?

4. Elvin Bishop is consider a one-hit wonder for which song?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels, the dizzy dancing way you feel, When every fairy tale comes real.”

Answers 1. George Harrison of the Beatles, appearing on their 1968 White Album. Harrison and Eric Clapton often played it together, including for the 1971 “Concert for Bangladesh” album.

2. Eric Burdon and the Animals. The song charted in the Top Ten and was then covered by several others, including The Guess Who and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

3. Bobby “Boris” Pickett & The Crypt-Kickers. The song was released just before Halloween and tells of a scientist who created a monster that danced. A movie musical was released based on the song in 1995.

4. “Fooled Around and Fell in Love,” from 1976.

5. “Both Sides Now,” by Judy Collins in 1967.

Songwriter Joni Mitchell included the song on her own “Clouds” album and the song earned a Grammy for Best Folk Recording in 1969.

TRIVIA

MOMENTS IN TIME • On Jan. 15, 1759, French philosopher Voltaire’s satire “Candide” was published anonymously in five editions and five countries. It was immediately and widely banned for its religious blasphemy, political sedition and (for the time) obscenity, but went on to become a bestseller and remains one of the most frequently taught works of French literature.

• On Jan. 16, 1962, filming began on the first James Bond film, “Dr. No,” starring Sean Connery as the suave titular spy, in Kingston, Jamaica. While critical reception was mixed, the movie was financially successful and came to be considered one of the series’ best installments.

• On Jan. 17, 2000, all 50 states of America celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The federal holiday was signed into law in 1983 and took effect three years later, with New Hampshire becoming the last state to name a holiday after the slain civil rights leader in 1999.

• On Jan. 19, 1977, President Gerald Ford pardoned Tokyo Rose, a Japanese-American woman whose real name was Iva Toguri, shortly before leaving office.

Acting on orders from the Japanese government, Toguri (along with other women) broadcast phony announcements regarding U.S. troop losses in an attempt to undermine the morale of Allied soldiers.

• On Jan. 20, 1863, the four-day Mud March, initiated

by Civil War Major General Ambrose Burnside, began.

Burnside’s aim was to attack Robert E. Lee’s army, but winter rains had made the roads nearly impassable and the mission failed.

• On Jan. 21, 1997, Newt Gingrich became the first speaker in the history of the U.S. House of Representatives to be given a formal reprimand for ethics violations after the House voted 395--28 in favor of the measure.

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3. GEOGRAPHY: What is a chain or collection of islands called?

4. MOVIES: To which city is the McCallister family traveling in the holiday classic “Home Alone”?

5. LEGAL: What is a moot court?

6. LITERATURE: What is the name of the heroine in “The Scarlet Letter”?

7. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of nut is used in marzipan?

8. MUSIC: What is the gift on the 11th day in the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas”?

9. SCIENCE: How much of the Earth’s surface is covered with water?

10. HISTORY: What are the two Japanese cities that the United States hit with atomic bombs in WWII? Answers 1. Jan. 6, the 12th day of Christmas.

2. Coca-Cola.

3. An archipelago.

4. Paris, France.

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6. Hester Prynne.

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IN LOVING MEMORY Thomas Ira Ramboldt

Sharon Darlene Lemke

Thomas Ira Ramboldt, age 77, of Bozeman, Montana, passed away on December 9, 2023. He was born in Red Wing, MN, on December 8, 1946, to Joseph Ira and Elsie Grabow Ramboldt.

Thomas graduated from Red Wing High School. At age 17, he joined the US Navy and was stationed on the USS Kitty Hawk. After discharge, he attended Mankato State University, where he earned his BS degree in forestry.

After a short time in Sacramento, CA, he moved to Billings, MT, where he worked for Farmers Insurance Company. While in Billings, he met his wife, Kay, and they were married in 1993 in Red Lodge,MT.

Sharon Darlene (Demler) Lemke age 79 of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully on January 1,2024 after suffering from a stroke and complications from acute renal failure.

Sharon was born July 9, 1944, in Chicago, IL to the Reverend Henry Demler and Ann Demler. Sharon was a deeply spiritual woman who studied the word of God daily and often shared God’s love with others.

Sharon was a loving mother and a loving and devoted wife. She was an active participant in Bible studies and regularly attended church services. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and will be remembered every day by those left behind.

December 8, 1946 - December 9, 2023

He loved to golf, travel, especially the riverboat cruises in Europe, and spend time with Kay. He enjoyed spending winters in his beloved home in Mesa, AZ, where he and Kay had an active social life. He had a great sense of humor and was happiest when he was discussing issues or joking with friends, new and old.

He was quick to start up a conversation with anyone he came in contact with.

He is survived by his wife, Kay, step­children Michelle Foss and Russell (Paula) Foss, brother Timothy (Barbara) Ramboldt, half-brother David (Cathy Jo) Van Houten, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Elsie, and his half-sister, Rebecca Welt, as well as his beloved dogs, Sherman, Dexter and Sadie.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Donations can be made to Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter in Bozeman, MT, or the charity of your choice.

July 9, 1944 - January 1, 2024

Sharon was an avid lover of music, particularly the classical music of Bach and Beethoven. She played the piano and the organ at New York Avenue Congregational Church in Hastings, Nebraska, Good Shepherd Lutheran church in Woodbridge, Virginia, and Chapel Services at Weaver’s Needle RV Resort in Apache Junction, AZ. friends might be surprised to learn that she attended Woodstock and held a particular fondness for Irish drinking songs even though she rarely drank.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Ann and Henry Demler and her brother James Demler. Sharon is survived by her husband George, her son Michael and daughter-in-law Dana, and two grandsons Nathan and Matthew, and nephews and nieces.

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Senior & Vet discounts, 3-Ton AC unit only $4,995 including installation. Voted Best of East Valley in 2021. Licensed, bonded & insured. ROC289252. Call 480498-8896

AJ Electric Co. LLC. Family owned and operated. Residential, Commercial Licensed Electrician. ROC #321474.

Bonded & Insured. Comparative rates.

New installs, Breaker upgrade, outlets/ switches changed, ceiling fans and lighting fixtures installed, and all electrical repairs. Call A.J. Electric LLC 480-721-9087.

APPLIANCE REPAIR

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

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BLINDS & SCREENING

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

CAREGIVERS

Eddie’s Toolbox Small Job Handyman —Leisure World resident. 50+ Years’ experience. Minor repairs, assembly, picture hanging, lamp repair, car waxing, plumbing, electrical, miscellaneous, Call or text Ed 480-390-2091, edskwiot@ yahoo.com.

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

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Over 28 years in Leisure World. Facelifts Home Makeovers LLC, ROC 297942.

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DZO Handyman & Remodeling LLC No project too big or too small. We do Plumbing, Drywall, Painting, Bathroom/ Kitchen/Flooring Remodels, Roofing, Concrete and much more! Let me finish your to-do list! 12+ years’ experience!

ROC 343814 Licensed, Bonded and Insured! Call or text Victor 480-5438879.

July AZ Landscaping Taking care of your projects for 15 years! Irrigation, tree trimming, Desertscapes, maintenance, Gravel, pavers, wall and turf installation.

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Chaparro’s Landscaping Clean-Ups, Tree Trimming, Palms, Irrigation, FREE ESTIMATES Francisco Chaparro 602761-8710.

15% SENIOR DISCOUNT, Raul’s CleanUp & Tree Services. Yard Clean-Up, Tree Topping & Pruning, Trash Removal, Spread Rock, Trimming or Removal, Free Estimates, Affordable Rates. ALL WORK GUARANTEED, PLEASE CALL RAUL (480) 553-4285. WE ARE INSURED. OTHER Mariposa Gardens tandem mausoleum crypt. Level DD, Space 36. Includes bronze marker. $25,000 firm Contact Diana at 480-250-6141

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

Double-deep cemetery plot for sale at the Mountain View Memorial Gardens in Mesa, AZThe plots are located in the “Garden of the Last Supper”, Section G, Lot 25, Space 7/7ANormal full-price from funeral home is $4,800. Asking $2,500 O.B.O.Call Chris at 801-923-3303 or email cmhuntsman@gmail.com

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LANDSCAPING Designing Arizona Landscape www.designingaz.com S pecializing in complete desert landscape and sprinkler install/repair, trimming, blowing, removal, rock, lighting.

Low Prices for Seniors. A+ rating with The Better Business Bureau. Perfect record with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Arizona License #243110.

Bonded & Insured. Free estimates: 480380-9966.

Don’t want the hassle of selling!

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Honest and dependable Call or email Rickie today.4 80-450-4064 or rickietrainor@gmail. com PAINTING AKP Services is now offering RESIDENTIAL PAINTING in LEISURE WORLD. We will handle all stucco, siding, and drywall repairs. We have been serving the valley for 20+ years.

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Re-pipes, toilets, faucets, water heaters, gas lines, faucets, garbage disposals, water services. Senior and Veteran discounts. Visit rwbplumbingusa.com for valuable discounts. When hiring a contractor, always check with the Registrar of Contractors to ensure proper Licensing. We have referrals we are happy to provide. Call 480-332-1457.

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Affordable full service plumbing, heating and air-conditioning services. Voted #1 Mesa Plumber and Best East Valley Plumber three years in a row. Senior & Vet discounts. Licensed, bonded & insured ROC223709. Call 480-498-8896.

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

RENTALS 2 bedroom/2 bath/Den/2044 sq. ft./Manor 2360. Fully furnished, recently remodeled. Available August 2022-August 2023, rental price depends on length of stay. $2,800-$3,200, no pets. Contact Mary 602-509-5864 or email classee88@yahoo.com.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The new year holds promise for all you Lambs who know how to take advantage of the opportunities out there. The key is keeping a positive attitude.

ROOFING Caruso’s Roofing and Coating. Tile Roof Repairs, Flat Roof Repairs, Skylights and Elastomeric Roof Coatings. Family Owned and Operated. No Job Too Small!

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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Over the course of this new year, you beautiful Bovines will continue bulldozing the barriers that stand between you and the success of your long-term plans.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The new year kicks off with a major decision about a job change that could involve a lot of travel.

The choice you make could influence other decisions down the line.

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CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Familial relationships continue to have a strong influence on whatever long-term decisions you make involving both your career and your personal life.

TAURUS

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Any decisions that you put off making last year should be confronted and dealt with as soon as possible. You need to clear away the past and make room for the future.

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TAX SERVICE Kenneth A. Weinstock, CPA Specializing in taxes. Personal and business. Convenient personal service.

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VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Last year’s disappointments are history. Expect to see more opportunities opening up and waiting for you to use them to your advantage.

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more challenging than you had expected, but the rewards will be well worth your efforts.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You are the Philosopher of the Zodiac, and your wisdom will go a long way in helping you deal with the challenges of the upcoming year.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Take stock of what you propose to do in the new year and get started as soon as possible. On another note, last year’s critics turn into this year’s admirers.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) This year, the typically gentle Water Bearer can reveal a hidden streak of steel that few people suspected you had; they will be surprised to see how you use it.

GEMINI

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Although new friends open up different social vistas, your penchant for privacy is still strong and allows you the quiet time you need to indulge in your creative gifts.

BORN THIS MONTH: You have deep reservoirs of strength that give you extraordinary staying power amid the most difficult conditions.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) SAGITTARIUS Developments in theCAPRICORN year ahead can be

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Mooer’s mouthful On the -- (fleeing) “-- say more?”

Actresses Vivien and Janet In -- res (mid-plot) Clay pigeons to be shot, informally Three x three Frozen spear Eats away at “Were -- it all over again ...”

“It can’t be!”

One of the Three Musketeers Nickname for singer Justin, with “the”

6 5 2 1 3 9 8 4 7

9 3 Sudoku

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42 43

45 46 47 53

54 55

56

3 9 4 8 7 2 5 6 1

DOWN 1 “--, vidi, vici” 2 “The Keep” novelist Jennifer 3 Forum wear 4 Angel’s instrument 5 Drunk 6 Writer Gogol 7 Third-largest city in Israel 8 Ride a wave 9 Eighth-brightest star

in the sky 10 Like a hajji’s religion 11 Second-largest city in Oklahoma 12 Charles Lamb’s alias 13 Bay Area California city 14 Equivalent of A sharp 15 Lee Tracy’s

“Bombshell” co-star 16 Like praiseful poetry 17 Gossipy Barrett 18 Bakersfield-to-Boise dir.

20 Letters before 39-Across 27 Swiss watch brand 28 Clueless 32 Fizzle sound 33 Sleek, informally 34 Hair removal brand 35 Top squad

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STR8TS

87 End of the riddle 93 -- -Flush (bathroom brand) 94 Architect I.M. -95 Made angry 96 Florida fruits 97 R&B great Marvin 99 Not at all new 100 Golf club 102 Riddle’s answer 111 Stalin-era labor camp 112 Polecat’s kin 113 Urge against 114 Muscat native 115 Do over 116 Office squawker 117 Fender dings 118 Mimics a mad mutt 119 Helper of Frankenstein 120 Inventor Whitney

7 6 8 7

ACROSS 1 Pet doc 4 “Come again?”

8 Treats maliciously 14 Tennis player Borg 19 Narcissist’s problem 21 Actress Andress 22 Ate, as prey 23 Football Hall of Famer Bronko 24 Arrive on wheels 25 Frankie or Cleo of song 26 Start of a riddle 29 Noise in a comic book gunfight 30 Exotica singer Sumac 31 “The Human Stain”

novelist Philip 32 Cure-all 37 Race of people in an

H.G. Wells novella 39 Some sorority letters 40 Donations to the destitute 44 Riddle, part 2 48 Like much greasy food 49 See 83-Across 50 Corp. leader 51 Skip over, as a vowel 52 World War II film,

when tripled 53 Charged bit 55 Place -- (be active on

eBay, say) 57 Cheap cigar 58 Riddle, part 3 63 Simile middle 66 Chaney of film 67 Song-belting Merman 68 On a pension, maybe: Abbr.

69 Military draft gp.

70 Riddle, part 4 75 ZZ Top album whose

name is Spanish

for “The Crazy One” 76 Hamm and Farrow 77 Neither’s partner 78 Tingly feeling 82 Totally tired 83 With 49-Across, touter

of green eggs and ham 84 “Yes” vote 86 Early arcade giant

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