Leisure World News April 2024 Issue

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.

Communications and Community Affairs Director: Diana Bridgett, dbridgett@lwca.com

Managing Editor: Carley Cathemer, ccathemer@lwca.com

Advertising Specialist: Stephen Annunziato, sannunziato@lwca.com

Graphic Designer: Erica Odello, eodella@lwca.com

Cover Design: Erica Odello

Contributing Writers: E.B. Blacke, Sue De Carlo, Larry Caves, Patti Diamond, Mary Ellen doValle, C. Barry Ingerson, Dr. Carol S. Kessler PhD, Sherry Rinddels-Larsen Ken Weinstock, and Kay West

LW Newspaper Resident Advisor: Ronda Gates, MS

ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS

April Board and District Meetings

All meetings subject to change. Updates will be provided.

Find Penny the Swan

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.

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, April 11 - Club Room and Thursday April 25 - Queen Card Room

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 .

The Rendezvous Café will be closed on April 22nd but will reopen on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024, at 7 a.m.

Starting April 29th, the café will be going to summer hours and that will be 7 a.m. -1 p.m. Mon-Thursday and 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.6 p.m. on Fridays.

• 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

April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

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 11 years.

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 a.m.

Picture This

Leisure World is updating our database. If it’s been more than 3 years since you had your picture taken for Leisure World, or if you never have, please stop by the Administration Front Desk to have your picture taken any weekday between 9 am and 2 pm. Some of our current photos of residents are outdated and/ or unrecognizable. A recognizable, current photo will help enhance security and keep our software updated.

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

FOUNDATION FLASHES

Successful Speaker Series

The Premier Speakers Series ended on March 20 with Roger Naylor. Approximately 300 people attended.Again, thanks to the Rec Department and Desert Financial for their support of refreshments and setup. Thanks for coming.

The 2024-25 series will start in November. Look at future articles for announcements.

Any suggestions? Please direct to LWFoundationAZ@gmail.com.

By John Latus & Beverly Locke

Written in fall, 2015 abridged.

Back then in 1995...

Successful Golf Tournament

At time of deadline, the golf tournament was not held. The May article will detail winning teams, generous sponsors and fundraising efforts.

2024 LWF Officers of the Board

President – Barry Jacobsen

Past President – Donna Bailey

Vice President – Dyan Brown

Secretary – Allanah Courson

Treasurer – Kim Cassese

Assistant Treasurer – Joan Jajdelski

How the Foundation Came to Be

The Leisure World Foundation was begun in 1995 by five Leisure World residents: Max Hiatt, Harold Luntey, Grady McKinley, Doug Shannon and John Wilkinson. Its state purpose was, and still is “to provide charitable relief as a 501(c)(3) public charity to help meet the needs of elderly, handicapped and distressed persons in Mesa, and nearby East Valley areas including Leisure World.”

The first five years was the probationary period established by the IRS for organizations to qualify as a 501(c)(3) public charity. During that period, the Foundation operated very conservatively, and it had to prove that it was providing help outside the walls and not just within the Leisure World community.

During this period, a major concern was recruiting people to serve as Directors of the Leisure World Foundation. The actual survival of the Foundation was in question until Peter and Norma Kjeldgaard stepped up and agreed to join the Board to help guide it through this probationary period and beyond. Until the construction of the Fitness Center, the Foundation relied on a few generous, community-minded residents for annual contributions to support their work. The results of everyone’s hard work for over 25 years is a vibrant organization that makes our Leisure World Community unique.

Raising money to carry out its mission is a constant effort. The Foundation through Designated Funds for Approved Projects has participated in raising funds for the construction of Rec 2 complex (Coyote Run pro shop, café, pool, and enhanced Performing Arts area), the craft building, the tennis/pickleball complex, purchase of large print books for the library, install automatic doors in common areas and security cameras at both pools.

The fact that these projects fulfill the Foundation’s mission has allowed Leisure World residents to contribute close to $3,000,000 to enhance the health and well-being of our residents.

To support the Foundation’s work outside the walls, Challenge Days was created in 2007. Challenge Days, a series of fun events held each winter, have included many different activities. The Tennis Club has been an annual supporter since the beginning as well as the Pickleball Club. Each year, a Golf Tournament

has been supported by many contractors (and vendors) that perform services in Leisure World. Over the years, there has been a beanbag toss competition, game day, bridge day and a walka-thon along with other special events such as Mardi Gras. Valley Goldmine also contribute to Challenge Days’ proceeds.

Undesignated gifts from Leisure World residents throughout the year help support the annual operating budget so the Foundation can carry out its mission. These gifts are welcome any time of year.

Regardless of the source, donations are the life blood that allows the Leisure World Foundation to help so many people and organizations. Since its inception, the Foundation has donated more than $300,000 to groups outside the walls. At some point in our lives, all of us have contributed to charitable organizations --- organizations that provide help throughout the country and even in faraway countries around the world. When you donate to the Leisure World Foundation, you can actually see, and perhaps visit, the facilities and experience firsthand the good that is being done in our area.

$20,000 toward this goal. Significant cracks and raised slabs are a significant tripping and falling liability to the LWCA.

And now 2024: Walking and Golf Paths Repair Project

The Leisure World Foundation Board in agreement with Leisure World Community Association (LWCA) has begun fund raising to address repair and maintenance of community walking paths in the “Lakes” area and cart paths on both the Heron Lakes and Coyote Run Golf Courses.

There are nearly 10 miles of walking paths and cart paths that need to be addressed and costs are estimated at more than $100,000. We have raised more than

The IRS made changes in what a 501(c)(3) charity like the Leisure World Foundation can do with tax-deferred funds. Considering this, the Foundation created the Leisure World Improvement Fund for non-tax deferred donations. The Foundation has been asked many times to create such a fund to address “inside the walls” projects. As discussed in a previous article, changes in the tax laws have now made tax deferred donations impractical unless you have more than nearly $30,000 of deductions for a couple. In fact, the IRS states that nearly 90% of filers are now using the standard deduction.

We are now seeking donations to the non-taxdeductible Leisure World Improvement Fund. Donation forms are available at the front desk in the Administration Building or from Foundation Board members.

Please contact Barry Jacobsen, Foundation President at: LWFoundationAZ@gmail.com if you have questions.

Checks can be mailed to:

Leisure World Foundation 908 South Power Road Mesa, AZ 85206

Please note in the memo line on the check: Leisure World Improvement Fund

Melodies you’ve loved for years start off the show, including “Loch Lomond,” “Going Home,” and “Simple Gifts.” The second half really heats up with toe-tapping favorites from The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Carpenters, Sting, ABBA and more.

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May of 1991. That’s when I moved to Arizona. My older stepbrother and his wife had moved to Arizona several months earlier and talked me into heading west. They said Arizona was a great place to live, and I would love it, especially since they knew my dislike for cold weather.

On the third and final day of my drive, I stopped in Flagstaff to call my stepbrother. I had to stop and use a pay phone, and as I stepped out of my truck in Flagstaff, it felt really cold. How could this be? I was in Arizona? I told my stepbrother that according to the map, I was about two hours away, and by the way, “I thought you told me Arizona was warm!”

Little did I know how different Arizona could be and how many things it has to offer. I feel like I have done a lot since moving to Arizona, but honestly, there is so much more the state has to offer. I thought I’d share a few of my favorite Arizona visits.

Of course, you know I must start with the Grand Canyon. I love nature and can literally sit and look over the Grand Canyon for hours on end – how amazing!

Behind the Desk of Clark Collier

I’ve been multiple times, but never get tired of going.

Ever been to Antelope Canyon? Absolutely stunning scenery! I’m sure you have been to or seen pictures of this place in Northern Arizona.

Southeast of Tucson, just a couple of hours from here, you can hang out in Tombstone, Arizona. Which is considered one of the most wellpreserved towns from the 1870s and 1880s. My boys loved the reenactment of a shootout.

Driving Route 66 is great fun and offers lots to see. Although, I haven’t done it on my motorcycle yet. Part of Route 66 goes through Flagstaff, where you can easily take a detour to Snowbowl. Of course, I don’t snow ski, as that would involve being in cold weather. However, taking the lift to the top of the mountain in the warmer months gives you a great view.

I am sure you have been to Sedona. If you haven’t tried one of the jeep tours, it’s a blast. Lots of hiking trails if you like to hike.

I’ll have to say that one of my favorite places to visit was Horseshoe Bend, just outside of Page,

Arizona. The only place where the Colorado River does a loop. Spectacular to see, but even more so when you do it on horseback. Some of the locals will take you out on horses for a reasonable fee, and actually get you pretty close to the edge on a horse!

To wrap it up with some other cool places to visit in Arizona – The Heard Museum in Phoenix, The Arizona Science Center in Phoenix, Lake Havasu State Park, the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, and of course, The Hoover Dam.

After being in Arizona for over 30 years, I feel like there is so much more to explore. What a wonderful place we live.

by Barb Yapp

The time is fast approaching when our seasonal residents and visitors will be leaving.

To you, we say safe travels, be healthy and enjoy your summer. To our year-round residents, the Leisure World staff will be busy making improvements and repairs within the campus over the summer, and the Board of Directors will continue our pledge to improve communications. It is our plan to hold informal summer chats with residents to keep the channels open and hear what is on your mind. As always, the Board of Directors are available to answer questions and be of assistance.

Happy April!

By the time this article is published, we hope to know the results of the capital contribution vote. I speak for the Board in hoping the vote was successful and additional funds will be raised to maintain Leisure World’s amenities and keep the grounds in optimum condition. To all of you who voted, we say “Thank You."

Living in Leisure World is like winning life’s lottery. We have wonderful facilities, aesthetics, landscaping, activities, security, and several components that make life in Leisure World exceptional. Our staff is dedicated to the success of Leisure World and your Board is honored to serve the community. In all that the administration, staff and Board of Directors do, we strive for balance. The decisions we make are tempered by the following: logic, financial impact, safety, security, legal and residential benefit. If we continue to work

together, Leisure World will reap the benefits and give us all a sense of pride.

Riding Horses at Horseshoe Bend

Antelope Canyon

Editor’s Note

As the season ends and the Community Affairs departments prepare to keep the momentum going for our residents in the summer, I feel the need to publicly pour love into this very special group of people.

I have the wonderful honor of overseeing the Communications, Recreation, Fitness, Social Services and Advertising departments, which are all revenue departments for Leisure World. Last year, during different months, I was tasked with creating teams and improving the output of these departments. As you can imagine, this was no easy job. There was a lot of shifting and moving pieces that occurred. I would say to Clark, “I have to fly this plane while fixing it.” I will tell you that there were many nights of tears, meetings of frustration and many lunches with my staff to get a handle on what was priority for each department. Transition is hard. Finding people who are committed to their work and trust you as a leader is nearly impossible. However, I can proudly say that I have done that. We are not a perfect group but the work ethic and the commitment to produce and work in a standard of excellence is what we thrive on.

There have been many who have doubted the transitions, some even angry at all the changes. However, we have just as many residents who support, praise our efforts and have stopped in the offices to offer words of encouragement and give hugs filled with genuine love. I cannot thank you enough and you have no idea what your words, support, comfort and love do for us.

A Love Letter to My Staff

However, I feel inclined to write this letter to my staff, the real heroes. It is not easy to work through so many transitions and do so with grace, yet this staff has not only demonstrated grace but is over-producing. I could get into numbers, events, classes, personal training stats, newspaper improvements and such but those things only happen because I lead a group of people who come to work every day honestly giving everything that they have. When they leave for the day, they are well-spent because they understand the level of excellence that is required and exceed that standard every day no matter how many times, I continue to raise the bar.

They work with grit, heart, creativity, and love of what they do every day. This past season, I have never seen a group of people who worked through so many obstacles and attacks while still smiling and doing their jobs with such dedication. It is not easy to be on the front-line, yet they do so with so much heart. Their days have been frustrating and also filled with joy. I challenge them to think outside the box as far as revenue and they exceed my expectations daily. I have challenged them to create a balance concerning customer service but also focus on the business of the departments. It is amazing to see the growth of what we were a year ago to where we are now.

The obstacles have been rough from room rates, ticket prices, newsletters and class placements, yet each obstacle that stood before them, they came together, supported one another and worked through it all.

It has been said that a leader is only as good as the team they lead. I will tell you that I am nothing without them. I love this community and the residents, but I cross beyond those security gates every day because of

the team that I serve. Yes, I am in service to my team. We work on all things together. My job is to inspire, empower, guide and assist in growth. This is the joy of what I do.

To Carley, Paris, Barbara, Stephen, Molly, Shana, Jill, Denise, JP, Sean, Nancy, Lizzy, Erica, Linda, Mary, Jeff, Jim, Annie, Kathy, Jeanne, Angelina, and Andrea thank you for giving me the very best of who you are daily. Thank you for trusting me to lead you when you may not understand where I am going at all times. Thank you for your respect. Thank you for your willingness to allow me to push you, challenge you and to help you grow beyond your limitations. Thank you for your protection and your love. As much as you all say that I have impacted you, I cannot put pen to paper to begin to explain the impact that you all continue to leave on me.

What we have created has continued a legacy and, in some ways, created a new one. Your work is not in vain! What was said could not be done, we have exceeded. Not only is the plane flying but you all are building your own planes with the confidence they will fly just as high and as far. The pride that I feel for all of you will never be able to be put in words.

I love and adore you all. Thank you for a wonderful season! Let’s make the summer just as great!

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

The Communications Department and I would like to give a thank you to all those who pick up a copy of our newspaper every month. This job has brought so much light into my life. The friends and family that I have made in the last year will undoubtably be a part of my life for many years to come.

It is with a heavy heart that I take this time to announce that my time with Leisure World has come to a close. I take great pride in the work I have been able to do in the last 16 months as I have learned a great deal about myself and my abilities to create. Having a creative outlet at work has done wonders for my mental health and

Carley’s Catch All

changed my outlook on life. This brighter and lighter outlook is the reason I will be ending my employment, as I took that luck and used it to win a considerable amount of money through the Arizona Lottery.

Th ey say that great things happen when you least expect it and I will be the first to admit I am living proof. A fun fact about me is that I have always had incredible beginners’ luck. The first time I participate in an activity I perform very well. It isn’t until my second, third and fourth attempts that everyone can see just how uncoordinated/ unlucky I actually am. Well, in the moments between pumping gas and walking through the station doors I made up my mind. With the rational that this being my first purchased lottery ticket and my affinity for beginners’ luck, there is no way I don’t win something. Having zero knowledge of the lottery system I asked the cashier for the most popular ticket, to which

she obliged and checked the numbers and immediately informed me that I had won!

Since winning I have made some exciting and responsible changes to benefit my growing family, most notably my changing of employment.

I do hope that the kind residents of L.W. understand and do not fault me for my decision to write this longwinded April Fool’s Joke as I truly could not help myself. I have no intentions of leaving Leisure World and as much as I would love to win the lottery that is not a game I choose to participate in. I love my job, the people I work with as well as the community I serve.

I thank anyone who read this far and hope this silly prank brightens up your day this April Fool’s Day.

Learn

We are excited to announce Food Trucks Nights!

Free to attend and food will be provided! Wednesday April 17th

DISCLAIMER

Dear Residents,

Please note that any business you see in the Leisure World Newspaper has paid to be included. Their inclusion in any publication is not an endorsement from Leisure World.

We encourage all residents to do their own research before inviting any business into their home. Thank you.

This event will take place, twice a month between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. We will have a rotating list of delicious food options, all in the comfort of your community.

April 5th we will be having "Not-Cho Mama's Grille" in the Rec.1 parking lot. For their full menu check the Community Affairs Newsletter every Monday at 10:00 a.m.

If you know or have any favorite trucks, let us know via email at news@lwca.com. Thank you!

COMMUNICATION FROM COMMUNICATIONS

Phonebooks are here!

Good news, friends,!

The 2024 phonebooks are in. If you preordered a book, please check your mailbox, as they were mailed the week of February 20th.

If you missed out on pre-ordering, do not fret! Thereare plenty of phonebooks to go around. However please know that the cost of a phonebook is $5, and they are available for purchase in the Communications office. We do ask that you pay with cash or check.

If you have any questions feel free to send us an email at news@lwca.com, or give us a call at ext. 117.

Get your Leisure World paper like a VIP at the Newspaper Launch Party! We are bringing the newspaper to life with this fun and interactive event.

This is the best place to get the full scoop on all the events happening in the Recreation Departments and Fitness Departments. Or if you have a knack for writing and would like to submit articles for the newspaper, please

stop by and talk with the Communications Team about our process.

We as the Communications Department love getting to celebrate the newspaper with all of you and hope you can join us!

Date: Wed., April. 3

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Place: Rec. 1 Ballroom

The “Melvin Jones" Goes To... Leisure World Lions Club

The highest award a Lions Club can award a member is “Melvin Jones." To earn this honor, a member must exhibit dedication to the principles and ethics of the Lions; a belief in the Motto of “We Serve” and hard work in service to our community. The award is named for the founder of Lions,who was born in Fort Thomas, Arizona.

Lion BOB SHARKEY has earned this award with hard work and supporting the values of Lionism. His accomplishments include being the President of the club in 2022-23; Chairman of the following fundraising projects: L. W. Food Drive, Back to School supplies drive for Jefferson School, Scholarship award director for high school students and car wash event.

L.W. Lions are sweating to finish all this year’s projects:

“MAILBOX PAINTING." Here at Leisure World, each resident is responsible for the upkeep of your personal mailboxes. Fortunately, the Lions are here to help you!

The award was bestowed to him on March 26th. It includes a plaque, a lapel pin for his vest., and a significant cash donation from the club administrative fund to the “Lions Clubs International Foundation” in his honor.

Congratulations, Bob!

Time to declutter your pantry!

This is even more important if you are preparing to depart Leisure World for your hometowns.

The painting of mailboxes price at $25 and does include new manor numbers. All received funds will be donated to charity. Contact: Lion Joy Kosterman, 360903-4930, email: joyk3048@gmail.com to schedule a time for your beautification!

This team also paints SRP electric boxes. Simply let Joy know if you see an unsightly box, and she will schedule her team to paint it.

TEATIME. One can’t welcome Spring without a proper gathering of L.W. friends as they depart for summer. Enjoy traditional tea with our own “Queen English Lion.”

Contact: Lion Carolin Lowy (not Thursdays) 480-641 4626 ; carlinlowy@outlook. com. She is open to other ideas. Carolin does all the work, buying the food and serving. All funds she collects go directly to charities.

As of April 1 items can be taken to manor 1769, Lion Anita Robinson. Give her a call at (719) 2389268 or just drop your donations off on her porch. They will be brought into her home every night to protect the goods from hot weather. Remember, only unexpired groceries are accepted. However, we will be accepting fresh fruit. She will deliver her collected items to Rec 1 where the actual food drive takes place on Saturday, April 13. Look for the white tents!

For any other questions or inquiries about acceptable and additional items that are needed, contact: Lion Bob Sharkey (480) 389-8109. He has the complete donation list.

(We are collecting earlier so we catch all visitors hauling out of here early.)

Lion Renee Menard, communications/publications

AAUW Celebrates Scholarship Recipient

Lilianna Simpson

My name is Liliana “Lili” Simpson. I graduated December 11, 2023, from Chandler-Gilbert Community College with an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing. After my wedding in March 2024, I look forward to transferring to Grand Canyon University to complete the last two courses for my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Without the assistance and support from the American Association of University Women (AAUW), I would not be where I am today.

I was introduced to the AAUWEast Mesa chapter in the spring of 2019 through the ChandlerGilbert Community College scholarship foundation. The foundation recommended that I apply for all financial aid that I qualified for, as it was important to obtain an education- especially as a first-generation, minority college student. I submitted an application to the East Mesa chapter after graduating high school. A few months later, I was chosen as an AAUW 2019-2020 scholarship recipient, and I have been with them ever since.

of their support I feel empowered, and as a result, I am achieving my goals.

AAUW has opened many doors for me. I am a firstgeneration, Filipina American woman who proudly serves my community. I have one undergraduate publishing credit with another pending in late 2024. College can be challenging and difficult, but I am not alone. There are several women- both mentors and mentees- who have shared their adversities and shown support throughout my time with AAUW. It is because

During my first year, I was paired with my first mentor, Joanne Walen. She was a wonderful, talented, wise, and engaged mentor who guided me through my first year of college. She had to leave the East Mesa chapter due to personal reasons after the 2019-2020 school year. During my second year, I was paired with Mary De Chesnay, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN. Mary is an excellent mentor and role model- I am so grateful to AAUW for pairing me with such an astounding and accomplished woman. She has been my mentor every year since and has been a huge help in my nursing endeavors. I will have two undergraduate publishing credits by the end of this year, several in-field connections, and a newfound confidence in my goal of becoming a nurse practitioner. We have formed an amazing mentorship through our monthly breakfast meetings and seasonal AAUW events.

The mentorship program is a fantastic opportunity that college students should pursue- it helps build connections, confidence, and resources to get you to your end goals. It has been a blessing to be involved with an amazing group of women. They have empowered me to take action and pursue my goals, and I am happy to say that they are being completed.

LIBRARY LINES

By Sue De Carlo

Library Hours – 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days each week

Donations: Sincere thanks to all those who contributed to the success of our 2024 fundraising drive. While your donations are appreciated throughout the year this drive at the start of each year allows us to plan the purchases we will surely be able to make each month.

Reviews of New Acquisitions - Unless otherwise stated, the review opinions are my own,and the ratings are from the readers at goodreads.com. New books are being borrowed as soon as they appear on the shelves. (Hooray!!!) Therefore, I could not locate any new mysteries or speculative fiction to review this month.

Non- Fiction – The Comfort of Crows A Backyard Year by Margaret Renkl

– In this book Renkl beautifully describes the changes in a garden and the changes in a person’s life over the timespan of one year. The pictures are delightful. We learn of what climate change has taken away, what remains and what climate change has brought. The reader is reminded of the daily joys at our doorstep if we only stop to look. 88% rated it 4 or 5 stars.

Western – Catch A Falling Star –A Texas Ranger Blawcyzk novel by James J. Griffin – Ranger Jim Blawxyzk is having a tougher than usual day. An apparent murder –

suicide that turns out to be a double murder is followed by a bank robbery gone wrong into a hostage situation and wounded deputy sheriff. To top it off, Jim comes home to a very upset young son. The new teacher forbids the ranger to participate in the school’s annual career day, because in her view, the history of the rangers is violent and full of intolerance. This book is not yet rated. I found it to be more about investigation and logical analysis than the usual exciting “shoot em up.”

It’s well written and interesting.

LP Fiction – Comedic Fantasy

- The Bad Weather Friend by Dean Koontz – If you enjoy strange stories, this book is for you. The writing is humorous, and the story moves along at a good pace. If one is able to suspend disbelief, one can see a logical progression as some strange happenings unfold in what began in a straightforward everyday world. I found this to be an entertaining read. 69% rated it 4 or 5 stars.

RP Fiction – Sisters Under the Rising Sun by Heather Morris – This is the story of two young women, one British and one Welsh captured by the Japanese after the fall of Singapore in the middle of WWII.

We learn of their failed escape and imprisonment in a POW camp. Every day is a battle to survive and try to help others to survive as well. This is a story of women in war and their bravery, courage, resourcefulness, and determination. 69% rated it 4 or 5 stars.

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THROUGH THE LENS

by Charlene Ingerson

Leisure World Photo Club has suspended meetings for the summer. We’ll resume weekly meetings in October.

Final Club Photo Shoot of the Season

Did you know that Leisure World Photo Club holds group photo shoots each season? Most are local, and they’re popular outings with our members. On March 1 twenty-five of us embarked to Vulture City Ghost Town near Wickenburg for the season’s final group photo shoot.

This abandoned settlement was established in 1863 and developed to meet the needs of Arizona’s most successful gold mine. From 1863 to 1942, the mine produced 340,000 ounces of gold and 260,000 ounces of silver. The Vulture City Mine has been credited with founding the nearby town of Wickenburg.

However, in 1942, the War Production Board ordered the closing of all non-essential mines so resources could be focused on the war effort. Not long after the Vulture City mine closed, the Vulture City town was abandoned.

The town once had a population of several thousand citizens with such amenities as a brothel, mess hall, post office and several saloons. Little by little, many of those

buildings are being restored to preserve Vulture City’s fascinating history.

What a great photo shoot we had! Vulture City offers a glimpse into the life of the Wild West Gold Rush. Our members got to explore and photograph restored (and not so restored) remnants of this once-thriving mining town. Then they reconvened to socialize over a refreshing picnic lunch before heading home.

Do-It-Yourself Photo Shoot

Though the season is over, the benign weather of April and May still beckons Leisure World sunbirds to enjoy being outside. These are outstanding days to visit local gardens for a do-it-yourself photo shoot. One of my favorite photo destinations this month is the MCC Rose Garden.

Located on the Mesa Community College grounds at Dobson and Southern, the garden is home to thousands of rose bushes belonging to several hundred varieties. Over the next two months, these roses are in glorious bloom.

There are signs posted in each bed identifying the rose varieties planted there. You can use your smartphone to photograph the roses AND to call the phone number posted throughout the garden to hear a recorded message explaining what is planted in each rose bed. The MCC Rose Garden is a stunning destination for photographers at this time of year with its variations of color and light. It’s also an oasis for those who love being surrounded by beautiful masses of fragrant flowers.

Improving Your Photography

Photo shoots, whether group events or do-it-yourself outings, are a great way to improve your skills by taking lots of photos. Experienced photographers will tell you that the more photos you take, the better you will get at photography.

However, practice doesn’t make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.

Don’t just shoot photos at random, nor click a couple of times from the same spot. Think about what you really want people to see as important in your images. Look at your scene from different angles. Move around and shoot from multiple spots. With the flexibility and convenience that smartphones have to offer, try out different angles to get images from a unique perspective.

A key practice in this regard is to get closer to your subject. Your photo composition will improve by “filling the frame” with your subject, but using the zoom function on a smartphone will instantly lower the quality of your photos. What to do? Use your feet to move in as close as you can. A great place to practice is in gardens. Shooting photos in gardens provides great opportunities to easily get close to your subject to capture and highlight a flower’s detail and beauty.

Leisure World Photography Club Website

Our website has lots of good information to help you improve your photography, whether you shoot with a smartphone or a DSLR. You’ll also find information about our club and what we do. Check us out at www. lwphoto.club — or scan this QR code with your phone’s camera to take you to our website.

MARY ELLEN’S CORNER OF BLESSINGS

Mary Ellen doValle

April showers bring May flowers is an adage. This month I am reviewing how in the past months I have experienced both the showers and the flowers. Yes, even a Pollyanna can experience moments of negativity. The thing is not to let these negitave times take over your life nor impact your decisions.

These showers brought out the beautiful flowers of friendship. My wonderful friends helped me to get back into my usual positive mood. My heartful thanks go out several fantastic women who have come into my life. Each day I feel blessed to know and interact with them.

My deepest gratitude goes to Sarah Martin, who helped me get my groove back on. My dearest neighbor, Molly Miller, took time out of her already busy schedule to drive me time and again to doctor visits. Lastly, my thanks go out to Carolin Lowy for her companionship on Friday volunteer day at Wilson Elementary School. These women have surely helped me to blossom in my own life.

We live in a time of trials, challenges, and struggles. However, within these times one can find blessings. I have attached some words of wisdom I found to encourage all of you who may be facing your own tribulations. Remember that a beautiful rose has thorns. Don’t let the thorns of negativity detract from the beauty of positivity.

Voting In Arizona

Are you registered to vote in Arizona? Many residents of Leisure World are here part-time and wish to maintain voting in their “home” state. However, if Arizona is your primary residence and you are not yet registered to vote, here are some helpful hints ,especially since this is a presidential election year. In addition, you may have registered to vote in Maricopa County in the past,but if you haven’t voted in the last two years, your name may have been dropped. To double check your voting status, go to az.sos.gov, especially if you signed up to be on the active early ballot list, where you automatically receive your ballot by mail.

In Arizona you have three ways to register to vote:

1) You may do so at the same time you apply for your AZ driver’s license.

2) If you already have your AZ driver’s license or state ID, you may register online.

3) If you do not have a driver’s license or state ID you may use ONE of the following: A copy of your US passport, birth certificate, naturalization documents, alien registration number or your US Bureau of Indian Affairs or tribal identification card and register with a form printed out from online.

Fill out the form and return it along with one of the required identifications. Go to www.azcleanelections.gov for further information.

When you register to vote,you may choose a party: Republican or Democrat. If you do not check one of those parties, you will be an Independent. If you choose to be an Independent, you will not be able to vote in the presidential preference election (which has already occurred for this election cycle) nor in the Primary. If you wish to designate a party and vote in the Primary, you must be registered by July 1.

At the time of registering to vote, you also have the opportunity to sign up to be on the active early ballot list. This means you will automatically receive all your ballots to vote by mail. Formerly Leisure World was a designated polling place, but this is no longer the case. In order to avoid lines at the polling place on the day of election and not have to worry about depending upon someone to drive you to the polls and/or finding a place to park, many find it more helpful and convenient to vote by mail. Alternatively, this also provides you with the choice to drop your ballot off at a designated drop box. Bipartisan teams are tasked with picking up ballots from regional postal centers and drop boxes. They fill out forms that establish chain of custody for ballots, which remain unopened until they are signature verified and ready to be counted. If you are already registered to vote and would like to be on the active early ballot list, go to trackmyballot.azsos.gov. The last day to do so is July 31.

Choose Your April Fool’s Day Pranks From Around The World

April Fool’s Day in many countries is a day for hoaxes and practical jokes. The tradition is said to have started with the adoption of the Gregorian calendar, when the New Year was moved from April 1 to January 1. Those who had difficulty adapting to the change were labeled ‘fools.' Some countries simply celebrate the coming of spring in this manner. Here are just a few of the pranks typical of April Fools’ Day around the world.

France – Poisson D’avril

April Fools’ Day in France is known as April Fish or poisson d’avril in French. On April 1st, it is common for French schoolchildren to tape a picture of a paper fish on the back of an unsuspecting classmate and wait for it to be discovered. When the person on whom the prank is being played catches on, the person responsible must call out “poisson d’avril!” The origin of this practical joke is unknown, but some believe that France may have been the first to celebrate the holiday in this manner, dating back to the 16th century when the French calendar was changed from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. Many adults also enjoy participating in this type of harmless fun.

April Fool’s Day In Scotland – Hunt-The-Gowk & Tailie Day

The Scots enjoy the practice of pulling pranks so much that they are said to have extended the holiday to include a second day. The first day, Hunt-the-Gowk Day (Gowk meaning cuckoo bird) has traditionally been a time to play pranks such as sending people on wild goose chases or false errands. One common prank is to ask someone to deliver a sealed message. The concealed message instructs the recipient to pass the prank along, while the messenger is told that it is a plea for help. On the second day, Tailie Day, people typically pin tails or signs on the backs of non-suspecting individuals. It is said to have started the popular “Kick Me” sign prank.

April Fool’s Day In Iran – Sizdah Bedar

Sizdah-bedar is celebrated on the 13th and last day of the Persian New Year (Noruz). Sizdah-bedar usually falls on April 1 or 2 and is one of the oldest known joke days. In fact, pranks have been played on this holiday

since 536 BC! To mark the end of Noruz celebrations, it is customary for families to have a big picnic, usually in a park or the countryside. The afternoon is spent outdoors feasting and having fun with friends and family. A display is set up in each home during the 13 days which includes “sabzeh,”or green sprouts, growing in a dish. On Sizdeh Bedar, which literally means “getting rid of the 13th,” the sprouts are thrown into a river or a lake, symbolizing the end of the festivities.

April Fool’s Day In India – Holi Festival Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, is celebrated on March 29th. The festival signifies the end of winter and the arrival of spring. Typically, people gather around a bonfire the night before. The next morning, Holi celebrations begin when people go out into the streets to throw colors of dry powder and colored water at each other. Some people carry water guns and balloons filled with colored water. Others throw buckets of colored water at each other. Friend or stranger, rich or poor, man or woman, young or old, streets and parks everywhere fill with people covered in colors from head to toe. Those who wish not to participate had better stay indoors!

Sweden – Första April

England – All Fools’ Day

In Swedish, there’s a rhyme that says “April, April you silly fish (specifically a herring), I can fool you anywhere I wish.” This phrase is repeated after each practical joke. In case you fail to trick someone on April 1, known as Första April, you can try again on May 1! On April 1, 1980, a Swedish newspaper reported daylight savings time had begun without warning, so no one knew the correct time. Daylight savings started on April 6 that year, the first time since 1917.

England also celebrates All Fools’ Day with various lighthearted jokes and pranks. Although the fish custom is thought to have originated in France, the English media is said to have started another April Fool's Day tradition. On April 1, 1957, the BBC reported an early spaghetti harvest in southern Switzerland due to a mild Swiss winter. Moreover, they explained that these “spaghetti crops” were growing on trees!! Newscasts were accompanied by actual video footage of a Swiss family pulling pasta off spaghetti trees! The “Swiss Spaghetti Harvest” hoax led to hundreds of people calling BBC to ask how they could grow their own spaghetti tree. To this day, it is one of the most famous April Fools’ Day hoaxes, and the first one ever on television.

VETS POST

Put a “Pause” on Your Surgery at the VA

By Freddy Groves

The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding an initiative designed to hold off rushing a veteran to surgery. The purpose of the Surgical Pause is to give a good going over with veterans destined for surgery to screen them for risk of frailty.

Already taking place at 50 of the VA facilities, the program seeks to identify veterans who would likely experience post-operative complications, loss of independence and even death. The stats are grim: Too many very frail patients die within six months of surgery, even when that surgery is considered low stress. The test doesn’t take long. The Risk Analysis Index (RAI) is a screening that only takes 30 seconds and gives the medical staff an opportunity to weigh the potential risks before they move ahead.

Apparently, the pause in the rush to surgery is working. A recent study of 50,000 patients showed that a three-year mortality rate dropped significantly.

If you’re scheduled for surgery at the VA, ask for this Surgical Pause assessment, even if you don’t consider yourself to be frail. Ask about potential long-term recovery after surgery. Also to be considered: You might ask whether there is nonsurgical treatment for your condition. If surgery is definitely in your future, ask, too, whether a three-six week exercise regimen before surgery would let your body beef up and give you some physical reserves.

To read more about the Surgical Pause, go to marketplace.va.gov/innovations/ preoperative-frailty-screening-prehabilitation. When you read down to “Successful adoptions,” view the list of innovations each hospital has started. Scroll to the “Surgical Pause” in each one to see if they were successful. There is also an “Inprogress adoptions” section for hospitals that are still working on their programs. Know in advance how your hospital rates.

Of course, you need to do what your doctor says. But if you ask good questions (Do I need a Risk Analysis Index?), you’ll make a better health advocate for yourself.

(c) 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

By Ronda Gates, MS

No, I’m not a bank looking for business! This is about YOUR wallet…the one in your pocket or purse. It’s that indispensable carry-along that you use every day to carry your money, official ID, credit card, pictures of family members, receipts, and other personal information!

Perhaps you remember the Seinfeld episode in which George Costanza had so many receipts and random business cards in his wallet that he couldn’t fold it in half! I think we can all agree that this kind of pocket or pocketbook packing is a ridiculous situation worthy of the TV show Hoarders.

However, there are a few items you may not have considered that can be consequential to your health and safety. For example, if you are ever in an accident that requires emergency services, the professionals helping you will want as much information about your health as they can get to give you aid and avoid making a bad situation worse.

I believe that in accidents that require emergency services, the professional will want as much information about your health as they can get to avoid making a bad situation worse.

Read along. You might change what you carry:

1. You should keep a list of all the prescriptions you take—at home and in your wallet. Almost all receptionists in doctor’s offices ask for this information before you see your practitioner. The list you whip out of that wallet should include the names of all prescription medications, including when and how often you take them. You should also add the medications you occasionally or daily use that don’t require a prescription, such as baby aspirin, Tylenol, allergy relief, and over-the-counter vitamins and minerals.

2. A list, including telephone numbers, of all the

What’s In Your Wallet?

doctors you see. You may be surprised how lengthy the list can be.

3. An updated list of vaccinations that might include Covid or RSV, pneumonia or flu, or, after an accident, a tetanus shot.

4. A list of contacts to call in case of an emergency is absolutely mandatory. The first name on the list should be someone local who can call other necessary persons (especially family members) who are vested in your health and safety

5. If you have a Do Not Resuscitate, (or DNR), medical personnel need to know that you do not want CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) to be performed if you stop breathing or your heart stops beating. (This is most often carried by people who have a serious medical condition or terminal illness.).

If you want to be extra organized, there are businesses and medical emergency companies that sell medical

alert or medical condition cards, ranging from simple information cards to super sturdy, waterproof, and durable medical condition cards. Google “medical information cards” to learn more about these inexpensive options.

Taking the time to decide what you carry in your wallet can be a life-saving project. So don’t be a George Costanza! Cleaning and organizing your wallet is as important as going through your medicine cabinet to manage all that’s stored there. But that’s another column...  coming soon!

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.

TRANSPLANTED GARDENER

Sherry Rindels-Larsen

While 2024 hasn’t brought the super bloom witnessed in 2023, the beauty of Arizona wildflowers is a sight to behold. A quick drive to the Tonto National Forest, Lost Dutchman State Park, and Lake Pleasant or Bartlett Lake provides a reliable color from February through April. Of course, this depends upon the correct weather conditions, including adequate moisture and moderate temperatures.

Wildflowers are excellent for providing habitat for butterflies, bees, and other desirable insects, birds, reptiles, and animals. They are an excellent choice when creating informal, low-maintenance landscape areas. Over the past several weeks, a drive around Leisure World has proven to be just as beautiful as the Christmas lights. Several residents have added wildflowers to brighten up their desert landscaping.

Some of the easiest wildflowers to add to our landscapes are:

Mexican Poppy (Eschscholzia californica subsp. Mexicana) provides orange and gold blooms from February through April. Plants grow six to 12 inches tall and reseed readily. An example in Leisure World can be seen when entering the gate from Southern. Turn left at the stop sign.

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Desertbells or

add a splash of blue to the landscape in the spring. Plants grow eight to 12 inches tall. Some people develop a reaction to the plant and may develop a rash. An example in Leisure World is near the Broadway entrance. Turn left on Colonial Club when entering from Broadway.

Desert Primrose (Oenothera deltoides) grows vigorously after winter rains and blooms with white flowers. Plants can grow about a foot tall and can spread about three feet. This and other species of primrose, often blooming yellow or pink, are surprisingly tough plants for the desert landscape.

Desert Globemallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua) commonly blooms with apricot- to orange colored flowers, though pink to purple flowering plants can be found. Plants are small shrubs and grow three to five feet tall.

Desert Marigold (Baileya multiradiata) provides clear yellow daisy-like flowers with silver foliage on plants that grow one to two feet tall and wide. Plants are shortlived perennials but reseed easily to provide ongoing plants.

Penstemon (Penstemon spp. and cvs) are easy to establish from seed. Flowering with red, pink, and coral blooms,

Arizona’s Wildflowers: https://azstateparks.com/wildflowers

Wildflower Species of Arizona: www.americansouthwest.net/plants/wildflowers/arizona.shtml

plants grow from two to four feet tall. Hummingbirds love them. They are perennial, and individual plants will survive for several years.

Brittlebush (Encelia farinose) provides bright yellow flowers atop silvery gray foliage. Plants are small shrubs that grow three to four feet tall and wide.

These are just a few of the numerous wildflowers that grow in Arizona. The best time to plant wildflower seeds is fall through winter. Purchase seed from reputable nurseries and select those that are native to our area. The plants mentioned above thrive in full sun. Rough up the soil to a depth of one to two inches. Because wildflower seeds are quite small, mix the seed with sand to help spread the seed evenly. Planting in diagonal rows helps identify the desirable seedlings from less desirable plants. Once the seed is planted, lightly brush the surface with a broom or wire rake to cover the seed. Water daily for the first two weeks. Once seedlings appear, reduce watering to every other day for another few weeks. If natural rains occur, skip that day. Once plants become established, additional watering can be reduced to monthly.

Sherry Rindels-Larsen is President of the Sonoran Desert Garden Club and a Maricopa County Extension Master Gardener

California Bluebell (Phacelia campanularia)

National Volunteer Month

National Volunteer Month in April celebrates the impact volunteers have on our lives and encourages active volunteerism in generations to come. Most often unpaid, they generously donate a part of their lives to do the work that nobody else likes to do — including cleaning up after the event, fostering shelter dogs, chaperoning field trips, or helping the librarian. There are so many areas requiring volunteers. This month, we salute them for their unwavering services to businesses and communities and hold aloft their examples to inspire youth and adults towards volunteerism.

History Of National Volunteer Month

Volunteers are so special that they ought to be

honored throughout the year, after every service for which they volunteer National Volunteer Month is an extension to an already-established holiday-week, National Volunteer Week, that was first held in 1943 in Canada. The week was dedicated to paying tribute to the unwavering contributions of women during World War II,who would collect supplies and help the wounded soldiers. It was in the early 20th century that organized volunteering reached its peak. Numerous groups opened up to escalate humanitarian services, many of which are still active today such as the Red Cross.

Once the war was over, the celebrations were tamped

down but resurged in the early 1970s. National Volunteer Week debuted in 1974 in the United States and was revered by the public. Since then, National Volunteer Week, which later became National Volunteer Month, has been celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm every April. It was made official worldwide in 1990.

Presidents of the United States throughout the years have proclaimed National Volunteer Week and Month, saluting the unparalleled services of the volunteers who have given countless hours for the betterment of mankind, communities, and the American way of life.

Phoenix Film Festival 2024

April 4th – 14th

Harkins Theatres Scottsdale 101, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix

The Phoenix Film Festival was started in 2000 by three local filmmakers to get their films some exposure in their hometown. Twenty-four years and thousands of movies later, the Phoenix Film Foundation has grown from a three -day exhibition to an 11-day celebration of film with over 250 films, filmmaking seminars, parties and student workshops for over 20,000 attendees all at the Harkins Scottsdale 101.

The Phoenix Film Festival has been named one of the 25 coolest film festivals and a top 50 worth the entry fee by moviemaker magazine and has been called the most filmmakerfriendly festival out there. Most recently, we’ve also earned a spot-on moviemaker’s 20 great film festivals for first-time moviemakers.

The 10-day festival is packed full of movies in every genre and from every type of aspiring filmmaker. For any that are interested in seeing the showtimes and movie trailers visit their website https://www. phoenixfilmfestival.com/schedule .

Twenty years ago, after the tragic passing of Pat Tillman, a group of his family and friends came together to honor his legacy. Since 2004, Pat’s Run has grown to hosting nearly 30,000 athletes of all kinds each year. Join us as we come together once again in Tempe or virtually around the world to honor Pat’s legacy and support his living legacy, our more than 850 remarkable Tillman Scholars.

Pricing

Pat’s Run - 4.2 miles is $55 per runner

Kids Run - 0.42 miles is $15 per runner

Virtual Run - $42 per runner Register here https://pattillmanfoundation.org/ pats-run/

Date and Time

April 13 is race day! Arrive early! Wheelchair participants begin at 7 a.m., and the 4.2 Mile Run / Walk begins at 7:05 a.m. The Kids’ Run starts at 10 a.m.

The Course Pat’s Run is a 4.2 Mile Run/Walk that winds through the streets of Tempe ending inside Sun Devil Stadium. See Map at right.

Photo Credit: CEBImagery

LW Arts & Crafts Show

March 16, 2024

We had a very successful and fun Art Show in March.  Here is a list of our winners for Fine Art, Photography, and 3D Art.

We also sold three paintings, two photos and two pieces of glass, plus, a multitude of art cards.

Thanks to all our volunteers and artists for making it happen. And a special shout out to the recreation

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Judge: Jean Smith

11 Watercolor Intermediate

department for set-up and tear down.  It is a lot of work to stage the Spring Art and Craft Fair.

Remember to congratulate your neighbors on their wins.

Pat Billingsley Manor 677 for the Art Association Board

Two Dimensional Fine Art Work Winners

Second Place 88 Billie Klaus On the Hunt Place Entry Name Title

First Place 83 Helen Price Three Pears

Second Place 98 Lise Melton Colorful Cacti

Third Place 84 Helen Price Blue Shutters

Honorable Mention 138 Clara Anderson Water Lily Puerta Vallarta 2022

Honorable Mention 114 Pat Billingsley Scene #1

12 Oil Intermediate

First Place 43 Mary Opat Rust Bucket

Second Place 44 Mary Opat Dolly

Third Place 45 Mary Opat MG

Honorable Mention 87 Billie Klaus Flower Street

13 Acrylic Intermediate

First Place 124 Clay Hainstock Mighty Arches Series #3

Second Place 123 Clay Hainstock Hot Day in July

Third Place 121 Clay Hainstock Evening Willows

Honorable Mention 134 Harold Kraver Joshua

Honorable Mention 55 Holly Powell Eternity Waits

13 Acrylic Advance

First Place 113 Pat Billingsley Duo Flowers

17 Mixed Media Advance

First Place 35 Ruthie Singer Blue Rose Explosion

13 Acrylic Established Professional

First Place 52 Vivian Dunbar Peace & Calm

Second Place 54 Vivian Dunbar Shadows

Third Place 49 Vivian Dunbar Forget Me Not

11 Watercolor Established Professional

First Place 61 Donald Christianson Tuscan Vineyard

42 Mary Opat Mystical Mirage

Second Place 63 Donald Christianson Ladybug Trio

Third Place 27 Sally Bills Bailey Sunflowers

14 Colored Pencil & Drawing Established Professional

First Place 147 Dean Troutman The Storm

Second Place 148 Dean Troutman Ashley and Friend

Third Place 146 Dean Troutman Tiger Lilies

Photography

Place Entry Name Title

3 Landscapes

Best of Show 163 Shelley Ringland Glorious Grand Canyon

4 People

Viewer’s Choice Tie 118 Ruth Klinge A Heart Made Tender

2 Waterscapes

Viewer’s Choice Tie 181 Jane Page Roughlock Falls

First Place & Viewer’s Choice 181 Jane Page Roughlock Falls

Second Place 116 Ruth Klinge God’s Oil Painting

Third Place 162 Shelley Ringland Lake Life - Gimli, MB Canada

Honorable Mention 157 Dan Jorgenson Michigan Morning Sunrise

1 Black & White or Sepia

First Place 174 Richard Shorma Black & White Moon Pic 4

Second Place 13 Dorien Lundy A Squally Day on Cannon Beach

Third Place 115 Ruth Klinge Romancing All Who Pass By Honorable Mention 150 Linda Weinstock Sweet Reflection

3 Landscapes

First Place & Best of Show 163 Shelley Ringland Glorious Grand Canyon

Second Place 117 Ruth Klinge Hidden Retreat

Third Place 152 Linda Weinstock Dressed In Yellow

Honorable Mention 145 Bryce Larson Sky on Fire

Honorable Mention 15 Dorien Lundy Impressionism on the Dunes

4 People

First Place 93 Lise Melton Firemen at Work

Second Place & Viewers Choice 118 Ruth Klinge A Heart Made Tender

Third Place 176 Richard Shorma People Pic 6

5 Plants

Place Entry Name Title

First Place 175 Richard Shorma Plant Sunflower Pic 5

Second Place 159 Dan Jorgenson Red Flower

Third Place 17 Dorien Lundy Grass Dunes, Cannon Beach OR

6 Animals

First Place 3 Jeanne Fluhrer Snow Monkey - Japan

Second Place 166 Shelley Ringland Highland “Coo” Inverness, Sco.

Third Place 68 Lori Latch Heron at Lost Dutchman Lake

8 Man-Made

First Place 186 Martha Latch Artful Structure

Second Place 167 Shelley Ringland Fish Shack, Digby, NS Canada

Third Place 97 Lise Melton The Abby

9 Humor

First Place 6 Jeanne Fluhrer Hiding Food Under Table

Second Place 18 Dorien Lundy Soggy Beach Bum, Haystack Rock

Third Place 154 Linda Weinstock LaLa...LaLa…

7 Still Life

First Place 182 Jane Page Sweet Treat

Second Place 4 Jeanne Fluhrer Godfather Church - Sicily

10 Creative

First Place 120 Ruth Klinge Simple Elegance

Three Dimensional Fine Art Work

The Loneliness Conundrum

Ronda Gates

Marie and Joe had been married for fifty years. They had one of those enviable marriages—still deeply in love despite life’s ups and downs. After raising a family of three, they sold a family business they loved and settled into retirement, prepared to enjoy the fruits of their labors. They traveled widely, entertained regularly, devoted time to their grandchildren, remained active, and continued to count the blessings of their good life.

Things changed dramatically when Marie called Joe for supper one evening, and he didn’t respond. She chuckled when she saw him dozing in his favorite chair—until she couldn’t rouse him. EMTs and the fire department arrived within minutes of her call. Joe was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy revealed a blocked coronary artery that might have been resolved with a stent. But Joe had made the mistake of avoiding a visit with his doctor, even though he had been more tired than usual.

Joe’s sudden death jolted everyone. Marie nodded as well-wishers attempted to console her with, “He’s in a better place,” and “You had many good years together.”

According to clergyman William A. Miller, author of “When Falling Apart Holds You Together," most loved ones deliver these comments to make themselves feel better. A better place? “No,” Marie thought. The best place for Joe was by her side.

Although, especially in the early months after losing Joe, Marie was supported by family and friends and often included in the activities they used to enjoy together, she realized, there was no partner to dance with, no one to share her daily routine, no one who understood her as well as Joe had. Instead of daily trips to the gym, Marie was soon addicted to soap operas and spending inordinate amounts of time on the computer in an attempt to connect via social media. She found herself slipping into a sadness she’d never known before. Her sleep patterns and appetite changed. Once a stylish dresser, it took a lot of effort to get out of a pair of comfortable sweatpants when friends continued to keep her active and in their social loop.

Marie, after months of putting on a brave face, eventually shared her deep sadness with a sympathetic friend, who urged her to see a counselor. “Maybe you can be prescribed an anti-depressant to give you a renewed outlook on life," her friend suggested. Marie agreed. Her doctor encouraged counseling before trying medication. It was a good decision. After several sessions her counselor said, “Although your circumstances would throw anyone into a depression, I

think, in addition to talking to me, you need to attend a grief recovery group. It was there that Marie began to express, then sort out, her thoughts and feelings and discovered that her deep sadness was depressing, but her real problem was loneliness. Indeed, Marie’s loss was more profound, because so much of her existence had been tied to her healthy relationship with Joe.

Social connection is an essential part of human nature. In fact, psychological and neurological (brain mapping) research has long supported that it’s connection to others that gives most of us a meaningful place in the world and is central to our feeling of well-being. Loneliness can trigger depression. The social isolation that often follows is part of a downward spiral – unless we proactively find ways to stay connected.

We don’t have to lose a loved one to have these thoughts and feelings. Many of us have experienced the promotion or transfer of a spouse that required us leaving people we cared deeply about behind. The joy of a new experience or better life circumstance is often tempered by loss. Here in Leisure World, we “year rounders” often experience sudden thoughts and feelings of loss. Years ago, psychiatrists Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe developed and validated the correlation between stress and illness. Users of the Holmes Rahe Scale are given a measure of life change units based on an individual’s life in the last year. The most stressful scores include death of a spouse or close family member, illness, losing a job, and retirement. The score of these changes (and others) are useful to predict how the stress of good and not-so-good change affects our health. It prompted me to use tools that made me think about life when I was inevitably required to become resilient.

The ability to connect to others is a profound antidote to the stress of change. Leisure World is, indeed, an ideal place where as our lives change, we can turn to new ways of experiencing daily life. The gift of our community continues to be the many options we have to meet new people and try new things—even in the “slow” season. I once heard a resident complain she was leaving Leisure World because there “was nothing to do here.” I wanted to shake and remind her that our Leisure World News offered more resources for a full life than she might find anywhere else.

This story has a happy ending. Marie grabbed the brass ring offered during her grief recovery sessions. In time, she retained memories but left some former friends behind as she met new acquaintances who shared her interests and values. She forged

ahead determined to welcome new connections and the experiences they brought her way. Nothing replaced the good life she’d had with Joe. She simply and bravely forged a new way of living well.

Readers can learn much about the pros and cons of life change by googling the Holmes-Rahe inventory and the assessment the site offers. Use the assessment to fully understand the ramifications of your good and not-so-good life changes. It is there to give you alternatives to what you think or feel about the life gains and losses you experience. For me, it led me to further reading, including one of the reminders for my own life. The Chinese symbol for change is opportunity. The choice is yours.)

Ronda Gates, MS is a Leisure World resident with healthrelated degrees in pharmacy, nutrition, exercise science and counseling. Her hobbies include ferreting fact from fiction when it comes to health-related news and supporting activities that encourage active aging.

A Brief History on April Fools' Day

https://www.wonderopolis.org/wonder/how-did-aprilfools-day-begin/

If you see footage of penguins ying, check your calendar. ere’s a good chance it’s April 1! e rst day of April each year is celebrated as April Fools’ Day (sometimes called All Fools’ Day).

Although it’s not a legal holiday, April Fools’ Day is celebrated all around the world as a day lled with practical jokes and general silliness. You may want to be a little more cautious or skeptical on April 1, since family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and even teachers may try to tickle your funny bone with a practical joke or a hoax of some kind.

So how did this tradition of craziness begin? In truth, it remains a mystery, although there are many theories about how April Fools’ Day got started.

Some believe the rst association between April 1 and playing tricks can be found in Geo rey Chaucer’s e Canterbury Tales from 1392. In “ e Nun’s Priest’s Tale,” a fox tricks proud rooster Chauntecleer on syn March bigan thritty dayes and two.

Although Chaucer probably meant 32 days after March (May 2), many readers apparently misunderstood the line to mean March 32 — or April 1.

Others believe that April Fools’ Day was the result of a desire to celebrate the turning of the seasons around springtime. In fact, many cultures have historically held such celebrations around the beginning of April.

For example, the ancient Romans had a festival named Hilaria on March 25. e Hindu festival called Holi is held in March and celebrates the arrival of spring.

Still others believe April Fools’ Day got its start because of the adoption of a new calendar in 1582.

Many ancient cultures celebrated New Year’s Day around April 1.

In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII ordered the use of a new calendar, known as the Gregorian calendar, which celebrated New Year’s Day on January 1. According to legend, many people refused to recognize the new calendar or simply didn’t know about it. ese people continued to celebrate New Year’s Day on April 1.

Eventually, other people began to make fun of these “fools” by sending them to look for things that did not exist (called a “fool’s errand”) or tricking them into believing something false.

reported receiving many calls inquiring how to grow spaghetti trees!

Although we can’t really pinpoint how or when April Fools’ Day got its start, people the world over still celebrate it with glee year in and year out. Pranks can be quite simple, such as telling a friend his shoe is untied, or very elaborate, like some of the hoaxes described below.

Whatever the gag, it usually ends with the prankster yelling “April Fool!” when the victim falls for it. To give you a sense of how seriously some people take April Fools’ Day, here are three of the greatest April Fools’ Day hoaxes of all time:

• Swiss Spaghetti Trees — In 1957, the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) news program Panorama announced that Swiss farmers were harvesting a record spaghetti crop thanks to the elimination of the spaghetti weevil. News footage showed Swiss peasants pulling spaghetti from trees. ousands of viewers were fooled. e BBC

• “Taco” Liberty Bell — In 1996, Taco Bell announced that it had bought the Liberty Bell to help ease the national de cit. When the company claimed it would be renaming it the Taco Liberty Bell, thousands of citizens were fooled and called to complain. e company revealed it was a practical joke a few hours later, but not before reporters asked White House press secretary Mike McCurry about the sale. Creating a joke of his own, he responded that the Lincoln Memorial had also been sold and would now be known as the Ford Lincoln Mercury Memorial!

• “Left-Handed” Whopper — In 1998, Burger King ran an advertisement in USA Today announcing its new “Left-Handed Whopper,” which was speci cally designed for left-handed Americans by rotating all condiments exactly 180 degrees. Burger King revealed the hoax the next day but claimed that thousands of customers had requested the new sandwich at their restaurants!

The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, when a United States senator from Wisconsin organized a national demonstration to raise awareness about environmental issues. Rallies took place across the country, and, by the end of the year, the U.S. government had created the Environmental Protection Agency. By 1990, Earth Day was an event celebrated by more than 140 countries around the globe. April 22 is always celebrated now as Earth Day.

Did you know it takes 450 years for a plastic bottle to decompose and 1,000 years for a plastic bag to degrade in a landfill?

Unfortunately, we now know plastic bags and bottles don’t break down completely but instead they photo-degrade, becoming microplastics which absorb toxins and continue to pollute our environment, many times not breaking down at all!

According to National Geographic, microplastics, like plastic items of any size, do not break down into harmless molecules but take hundreds or thousands of years to decompose, wreaking havoc on our environment. A 2017 United Nations resolution discussed microplastics and the need for regulations reducing microplastic hazards to our oceans, wildlife, environment, and human health.

Huge amounts of plastic waste are dumped into our environment, and microplastics now contaminate the entire planet, from the top of Mount Everest to the bottom of the oceans. On our beaches, microplastics are visible as tiny multicolored plastic bits in the sand, while in our oceans the microplastic bits are often consumed by marine animals. People are already consuming the tiny microplastic particles in food, water and by breathing them in. Microplastic pollution has been detected in human blood for the first time, with scientists finding tiny particles in almost 80% of the people tested, and the particles have also been found in the fecal waste of babies and adults.

are exposed to outdoor and indoor concentrations of pollutants multiple times higher than the guidelines established by the World Health Organization (WHO). An estimated cost of the health damage caused by air pollution amounts to $8.1 trillion a year. Exposure to air pollution is also linked to an increased incidence of COVID 19 related hospitalizations and mortality. Air pollution is an issue linked to ecosystem loss and the worldwide extinction of different species and habitats. It also adversely impacts societies. Air pollution is linked to anxiety, dementia, missed work and production, altered behaviors and more.

Did You Know?

• In its lifetime, one reusable bag can prevent the use of 600 plastic bags.

• Recycling one aluminum can will save enough energy to power a tv for three hours.

• Shutting down a computer when it’s not in use cuts the energy consumption by 85 percent.

• For every mile walked instead of driven, nearly one pound of pollution is kept out of the air.

Reducing air pollution improves our health, strengthens economies, and limits the loss of species and habitats.

to Water Conserving Xeriscape

• Recycle What and Whenever You Can

• Reduce Junk Mail and Paper Waste

• Pay Bills Electronically or by Phone

• Share Reusable Items by Donating

• Yard and Garage Sale

• Carpool, Walk, Ride a Bike or Take Public Transportation

• Reduce Trips, Using the Shortest Routes for Errands and Shopping

• Plant a Tree

• Take a Bag and Collect Trash on Your Walk or Hike

• Volunteer Your Time for Earth Friendly Projects

• Use Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Products Especially Detergents

• Vote Earth by Supporting Candidates Who Support Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Legislation.

• Educate Future Generations, Children and Grandchildren, to be Good Stewards of the Environment and Earth

Discovery shows these particles travel around the body and may lodge in our organs. Researchers are concerned, because microplastics cause damage to human cells in the laboratory, and air pollution particles already enter our body and cause millions of early deaths each year. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that about 68 million tons of air pollution were emitted into the atmosphere in the US in 2020 alone. Air pollution in all forms is responsible for more than 6.5 million deaths each year globally with 95% of deaths occuring in developing countries. Billions of people

Water is one of the most important elements on Earth when it comes to sustaining life. Unfortunately, it is also extremely susceptible to pollution, because many things dissolve in it easily. There are many multiple causes of water pollution. Our drinkable water sources are less than 1% of earth’s freshwater, and by 2050, the global demand for freshwater is expected to be a third greater than it is now, so proper water management, treatment, and protecting our water supplies is necessary to keep the world’s water supply clean.

Share Your Earth Friendly Tips with Others and Add to This List!

Remember YOU are the Steward of Mother Earth, walk softly and leave little or few footprints so we can build a more sustainable, healthier, and just World for All…The World, the Environment and Your Health will thank you.

Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center

Expanding to Mesa in Early 2025

The nonprofit will open its fifth campus in the East Valley aligning with its plans of becoming statewide by 2030

Mesa, Ariz. — In January 2025, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) will open its fifth campus, located at Power and McKellips roads in Mesa. The new Kathryn G. Bosco Campus aligns with SARRC’s Strategic Plan to operate nine “brick-andmortar” campuses across the state by 2030.

SARRC’s new Mesa campus will house a fourth Community School, an inclusive preschool program for children 15 months- five years, as well as space for a variety of the nonprofit’s comprehensive home and community-based services and family and community services.

A key component of SARRC’s Strategic Plan is to expand the organization statewide, ensuring that impactful services are accessible to every resident of Arizona. Mesa, the third-most populous city in the state, holds the distinct honor of being the first Autism Certified City in the U.S., making it a natural and strategic choice for the next location.

SARRC currently features four campus locations: Phoenix (18th Street), Phoenix (16th Street), Tempe and Scottsdale (Paiute Neighborhood Center). This new campus location puts SARRC one step closer to achieving its goals and notably, allows more families to access SARRC services. By 2030, SARRC plans to have campuses in the West Valley, North Phoenix/ Scottsdale, Tucson and Northern Arizona.

Families interested in learning more about enrollment activities related to the new Mesa campus are encouraged to contact SARRC’s Family Resource Team at 602-606-9806.

“Our newest Mesa location marks SARRC’s second new campus as part of our strategic plan, with four to go by 2030, helping us reach new autistic children, teens, adults and their families,” says Daniel Openden, Ph.D., BCBA-D. “Together, with the support of our community, we’re actively building inclusive, supportive communities throughout the Grand Canyon State.”

About SARRC: Established in 1997, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) has grown to become an internationally recognized nonprofit that conducts innovative research, provides evidence-based practices, disseminates effective training, and builds inclusive communities for individuals with autism and their families. Additionally, SARRC is one of the only autism organizations in the world that provides a lifetime of services for individuals with autism and their families while also conducting cutting-edge research. Learn more at autismcenter.org.

About the Community School:

SARRC’s Community School is an inclusive preschool program that provides intensive, ABAbased programming for children with ASD and high-quality early childhood education for typically developing children with campuses in Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale. Young learners (ages 15 months to 5 years) receive the benefits of highly trained SARRC therapists with a 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio; a playbased, developmentally appropriate curriculum that is aligned with state education standards; and a language-enriched environment structured to specifically improve meaningful engagement and social communication. Children with ASD also receive 1:1 intervention in the classroom, parent-training sessions conducted in the family’s home and the community, and program supervision from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. After-school care is available for typically developing children. Learn more at autismcenter.org/ CommunitySchool.

Finding the Right Estate Planning Attorney

By: Rilus M. Dana

When it comes to estate planning, selecting the right attorney is crucial. Your choice will impact not just the efficiency and effectiveness of your estate plan, but also the peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Rilus Law, a modern estate planning law firm, stands out in this regard, offering unique strengths that set us apart.

1. Specialized Focus in Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Probate:

Rilus Law is dedicated exclusively to estate planning, trust administration, and probate. This specialization means that we have deep expertise and understanding in these areas, ensuring that your estate plan is not only legally sound but also practical and efficient. Due to our focused expertise, our custom estate plans can include everything from wills and trusts to advanced directives.

2. Experience in Trust and Probate Administration:

The team at Rilus Law brings extensive experience in administering trusts and probate. This experience is invaluable in designing estate plans that are efficient and effective, with a keen understanding of how these plans will function in real-world scenarios.

3. Comprehensive Trust Funding Guidance:

A unique offering of Rilus Law is our dedicated meeting for trust funding as part of our estate planning package. Ensuring that a trust is properly funded is crucial for the plan to work as intended, and Rilus Law provides the necessary time and guidance to get this right with a Trust Asset Coordination Session. Without this meeting, common issues in estate planning are either forgetting to transfer assets to your trust or retitling assets to your trust incorrectly. We’re here to save you the headache of trust funding problems.

4. Modern Solutions for Digital Assets:

In today’s digital age, managing digital assets is a significant concern. Rilus Law addresses modern challenges such as what happens to the pictures on your iPhone or how to provide access to financial records electronically, ensuring a comprehensive estate plan that includes your digital legacy. This is crucial for the effectiveness of your estate plan, the preservation of

precious memories in digital photos and videos, as well as protecting your digital privacy.

5. Accessible and Responsive Service:

We pride ourselves on our customer service. We ensure accessibility and responsiveness, with a team of professionals ready to assist. Our approach is not just about drafting legal documents but also about building relationships and providing ongoing support. You’ll find that the entire team at Rilus Law are compassionate professionals who care about every client.

6. Digital Storage of Estate Plans:

Understanding the importance of easy access to important documents, Rilus Law provides electronic storage of your estate plan. This service ensures that your documents are safe, secure, and accessible when needed.

7. Good Reviews:

Finding an estate planning attorney with a solid reputation is crucial. Look for attorneys with positive reviews from satisfied clients, as this is a strong

indicator of their expertise and commitment to client satisfaction. At Rilus Law, we are proud of our stellar reputation and numerous positive reviews on platforms like Google. Our clients’ experiences speak volumes about the quality of our service. When choosing an estate planning attorney, be sure to research their reputation and read client reviews to ensure you’re making the right choice for your needs.

When choosing an attorney, consider not only their legal expertise but also their approach to client service, modern solutions, and practical experience. At Rilus Law, we pride ourselves on providing a service that meets all these criteria and more. Trust in the expertise of Rilus Law, a beacon of excellence in estate planning, trust administration, and probate. Don’t just secure your assets; secure peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones. Choose Rilus Law for a comprehensive, modern, and client-focused approach that goes beyond legalities – because your legacy deserves nothing less.

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

By Ken Weinstock, CPA, Leisure World resident.

Many people have more than one home. For some, Leisure World is their principal residence, and they have a vacation home elsewhere. Others have a principal residence in another state and come to Leisure World to get away for the winter.

If your main home is in another state and you’re considering making Leisure World your principal residence, you may be thinking about what to do with your other home.

Taxes should always be considered when changing where you live. Good planning can prevent unpleasant surprises.

There are several ways to deal with a home that you no longer intend to use as your principal residence. You can sell it, you can rent it, you can abandon it, you can gift it, or you can bequeath it. You may also want to convert your primary residence to a second or third home.

If you decide you want to sell your home, there is a special section of the Internal Revenue Code that allows for the exclusion of up to $250,000 gain ($500,000 for married taxpayers) on the sale of your main home. It does not apply to second or third residences or rental property.

According to the IRS there are five eligibility tests that must be met to be able to exclude gain on the sale of your main home.

1. Your home sale isn’t eligible for the exclusion if you acquired your home through a like-kind exchange during the past five years or if you are subject to expatriate tax.

Taxes and Your Home

2. If you owned the home for at least two years of the previous five years prior to the sale you meet the ownership requirement. For a married couple filing a joint tax return only one spouse needs to meet the ownership requirement.

3. You meet the residence requirement if you owned the home and used it as your primary residence for at least 24 months of the previous five years before the sale. The 24 months don’t need to be consecutive. Vacations or other short absences count as time you lived in your home. If you used the home as your principal residence for 12 months in the last five years before the sale, time spent in a nursing home may count toward the 24-month requirement if you were unable to care for yourself during that time.

4. The look-back requirement is satisfied as long as you did not previously take an exclusion on the sale of your home in the two-year period prior to the current sale.

5. There are some exceptions to the eligibility tests which may affect your qualification. Some of the situations include separation or divorce, the death of a spouse, the sale of a remainder interest in the home, if your previous home was destroyed or condemned, if you used the entire property as a vacation home or rental property, or if you used a portion of the home for business or rental purposes.

If you don’t meet all the eligibility tests, you may still qualify for a partial exclusion of gain if the reason for the sale was a change in workplace location, a health issue, or an unforeseeable event.

When the real estate market takes a downturn, it’s possible to have a mortgage that exceeds what your house is worth. In that case you may want to consider abandoning your home to your mortgage company. Whether this happens through foreclosure or a voluntary transfer, the abandonment of the property

is treated as a sale. A short sale, which involves selling the property for less than the mortgage balance, is also possible. The tax effect of the abandonment or short sale will depend on whether you are personally liable to repay the mortgage or if the loan is extinguished once you no longer own the property.

There are no income tax consequences of gifting all or a portion of your home or if you leave your home to someone in your will, however there may be gift or estate taxes owed. Currently the gift and estate tax exclusion is $13,610,000. Unless your gifts and estate exceed that amount, no gift or estate tax will be owed. With the unlimited marital deduction, estate tax generally applies only upon the death of the second to die in a marriage.

These are some of the tax consequences related to a change in home ownership. Because tax law changes from year to year, it’s important to do your tax planning for the year you are changing your residence.

Please remember that The Tax Corner provides information regarding taxes, however, none of this is tax advice. Because tax law is complex, please consult with your tax advisor for help with your specific situation.

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Why Work with a Financial Advisor? Perspective from One.

Some of the top questions I receive as a financial advisor is, “What exactly do you do, and how can you help someone like me?” If you’ve ever wondered the same thing, you’re not alone. The answer I give when I meet new people is this: financial advisors are committed to helping individuals and families set and reach their financial goals. Advisors provide value beyond investment strategies and financial advice; they are there to help clients feel more financially confident for the expected and unexpected moments of life. Here are some specific ways you can benefit from this professional relationship:

Personalized advice. There’s no “one size fits all” financial plan. A financial advisor can help you evaluate your current circumstances to create a plan of action specific to your goals and concerns. You don’t have to achieve a certain level of wealth or have complex finances to enlist their services. Financial advisors are equipped to serve you, whether you are starting out in your career, in the middle of your working years, entering retirement,or if you’re already retired. Investment strategies, product recommendations and more. A financial advisor will suggest ways to move forward based on your short-, medium-,and long-term financial goals. Investment strategies will vary based on your time horizon—the years ahead of you in which you have to reach your goals. Your advisor may recommend a balance of stocks, bonds and other solutions aligned to your risk tolerance. You may be advised on ways to optimize your tax situation, which can include investing in accounts that offer tax advantages, such as a Roth or traditional IRA, Health Savings Account, or 529 plan. You can expect an advisor to review insurance coverage and other solutions to strengthen your financial safety net. Lastly, your financial plan may also include tips for saving and budgeting.

Confidence in your financial decision making. A financial advisor can be a sounding board as you move through life and experience events that impact your bottom line. You can ask your advisor for input on how a job change, large expenditure, or other financial commitment will affect your financial outlook. You can feel more secure about your charitable giving when it’s been incorporated into your overall plan. Together, you can adjust your investment strategies to accommodate life circumstances. As a result, you will be able to make financial decisions, knowing you have considered the larger picture.

constantly changing world, a lasting relationship with a financial advisor allows you to work in tandem with a partner you trust to navigate all that life will throw your way.

Multi-generational support. A trusted financial advisor can be a resource for your entire family. Your goals may include caring for aging parents or putting kids through college. Your advisor can also educate you on a wealth of topics that impact your family’s financial wellbeing. These may include estate planning, wealth transfer, wills, health care directives, powers of attorney, trusts and beneficiary assignments. It’s never too early to introduce your adult children to your advisor and encourage them to make use of financial planning services. Financial advisors understand the values that drive you and can help instill these as your family forms their relationship to money.

Collaboration. In addition to providing consultation to you, your advisor can work directly with a tax preparer and estate attorney as needed. By keeping your advisor in the loop on tax and estate matters, you can be assured of comprehensive professional support.

Ongoing advice for your changing circumstances. Life happens. Goals change. Markets fluctuate. In a

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Celebrate National Volunteer Month by Volunteering at Feed My Starving Children

For more information visit https://www.fmsc.org

What is Feeding My Starving Children?

Christian non-profit Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) has tackled world hunger since 1987 by sending volunteer-packed, nutritious meals to 70 countries. These meals are specifically designed to reverse and prevent malnutrition and are used in schools, orphanages, clinics and feeding programs to break the cycle of poverty. In 2019, FMSC welcomed more than 1.4 million volunteers to pack more than 368 million meals through its permanent sites and nationwide MobilePack program. The Minnesotabased charity spends more than 90% of total donations directly on feeding the hungry and has earned the highest 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for 16 consecutive years. (One location is here in Mesa off the 60 and Alma School)

Feeding kids. Feeding spirits. Empowering communities. Every year, millions of children die from preventable causes such as pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria and undernutrition. Hunger is still causing nearly half of deaths in children under 5 years old. From this data, we estimate at least 6,200 children die each day from causes related to undernutrition. This is heartbreaking.

Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) believes hope starts with food. As a Christian nonprofit, FMSC is dedicated to seeing every child whole in body and spirit. FMSC works with food distribution partners that stay with communities for the long haul, empowering them to move from relief to development.

FMSC meals are developed by food science and nutrition professionals to supplement nutritional needs and reduce problems with malnutrition. Nutrition allows children to grow, thrive and develop to their full potential.

What will I do while volunteering at Feed My Starving Children?

During your packing session you will be participating in an assembly line process. With the help of volunteers, dry ingredients are poured into bags, the bags are weighed and sealed, then boxed and put onto pallets. If we have volunteers that are unable to stand for long periods of time, they are welcome to sit at tables and label bags. Your packing session includes a brief orientation and video followed by packing instructions. Your packing shift will conclude with a short closing. During that time you will learn how many meals you and your fellow volunteers have packed.

Esters Success Story

Esther* and her family live in Haiti one of the most food-insecure places on the planet. Hunger in Haiti has spiked over the last several years — devastatingly, nearly half of families in the country are living in acute hunger, many on the brink of starvation.

Esther’s parents already experienced the heartbreaking loss of one child to starvation — so when Esther became ill, they did everything they could to get help. They walked an hour to reach the Real Hope for Haiti Rescue Center.

Esther was quickly identified as severely malnourished and admitted for inpatient care. The clinic provided MannaPack® Potato-D — a fortified potato and soy meal formula specifically designed to complement rehydration and boost recovery from diarrhea. Within days, Esther was feeling so much better.

A crisis that cannot wait

Malnutrition in Haiti is severe — and poverty, violence and a cholera outbreak have plunged the country deeper into emergency status. This is a crisis that cannot wait.

For The Birds—Including The Pigeons

Leisure World’s series of ponds makes our community unique in comparison to many “senior” communities in the Mesa area. These bodies of water contribute significantly to the wide variety of birds that live or migrate through our 958 acres throughout the year, ranging from small sparrows and chickadees to much larger owls, turkey vultures and, in between, pigeons.

As an amateur birder, nothing gives me more pleasure than a mom and dad quail leading their brood across my patio, or a group of noisy peach-faced love birds feeding from a feeder bordering a golf course hole. I almost giggle watching a hummingbird flit from my lady slipper’s bright red flowers to one of the hummingbird feeders on my property and am in awe watching the immense blue and smaller green herons that live on Heron Golf Course hole five, or the notso-attractive turkey vultures that roost communally in our eucalyptus trees year-round. However, there is one bird that triggers many residents’ ire. It’s a pigeonespecially if the pigeon is resting and pooping on their roof and patio as they wait to feed at the home of a neighbor who doesn’t know the ins and outs of pigeon deterrence.

Despite pigeons being described as “incredibly complex and intelligent” animals (with astounding skills as a dependable mail carrier, during war, before phone technology), in Leisure World, they offer no skills of use to residents. Here, these navigation experts seem to do nothing but search for food, poop on patio walls and roofs and flock to feeders (especially tray

feeders) that can provide a quick and easy food source. Although pigeons are considered “dirty,” nothing could be farther from the truth. Pigeons are fastidious about keeping their feathers clean. However, the bacteria, fungi and parasites found in their sometimes-slippery pigeon droppings are a health risk to pets, young children and folks who have compromised immune systems. The risk of illness is also increased in the unpleasant pigeon poop cleanup process when you may be breathing the dust or water droplets that it creates.

Pigeon Food 101

So, what’s a fellow resident to do? Education is key, so KNOW THIS: the inexpensive (usually poor quality) bird seed available for purchase at grocery, garden, and feed stores are filled with a pigeon’s favorite foods including wheat and milo (also called sorghum). These have been added to the bag to make the purchase appear to be a bargain. With so much junk food enclosed, they are no bargain! Instead, choose no mess wild bird seeds like safflower or black oil sunflower seeds. Bird experts urge that 75 percent of the seeds offered to birds at your

feeders should be black oil sunflower seeds with Nyjer seed and suet balls/blocks a suitable alternative. I’m a fan of “no mess” Nyjer seed that attracts many small colorful birds—especially if you invest in a Nyjer seed feeding bag or feeder. Yes, these products are a little more expensive, but they attract birds that don’t require cleanup.

Deterring Pigeon Nesting Pigeons live on flat surfaces including nooks, crannies, and ledges. This only adds to their reputation as a nuisance. There are a variety of nesting deterrents including wire coils, glass spikes, netting, large pinecones affixed to the surface with glue, and the plastic owls seen on many Leisure World patio walls and roofs.

There’s no right or wrong way to enjoy and observe the wide variety of bird species (beyond easily identifiable pigeons) that can be seen in Leisure World, but once you’re hooked,your world will be opened to one of the major advantages of living here. Regardless, let’s keep it clean - especially when it comes to pigeons!

Checklist Before Leaving this Summer!

One to Two Weeks Before You Leave

Some items on your checklist take a bit longer than others. A week or two before your departure date, consider these steps to help you prepare for your time away!

• Arrange for your mail and regular deliveries to be stopped or forwarded.

• This should be done at least 10 days before the effective date.

• Notify utility services to place service on hold.

• Notify any newspapers when you will stop delivery and when to resume.

• Notify Security & Administration of your departure date and when you will return. You can do this by filling out Form # 5.

• Arrange for storage of valuables that you will not be taking with you for the summer.

• Store jewelry or important documents in a safe deposit box.

• Coordinate emptying of refrigerator with trash pickup. Start eating up the leftovers and cleaning out the refrigerator.

• Speaking of trash, start trimming trees and bushes in your patio so you can have that trash picked up before you leave.

• Do not drain your hot tub. The heat will damage it. Turn off the heating system for the water but leave the filtering system on.

• If you have a fountain, either empty it and turn it off or leave the water circulating to avoid mosquito problems.

One to Two Days Before You Leave

Remove chairs, furniture and decor from patio or porch. The summer heat will damage anything that is cloth, plastic, or wood if you leave it outside.

• Replace backup batteries in alarms, automatic watering systems, thermostats, security systems.

• Seal up non-refrigerated products like cereals, grains, boxed foods, baking products and pet foods in plastic bags or containers with tightly sealed lids to keep bugs and moisture out.

• If you turn the refrigerator off while you are gone, empty it. Leave the doors open while you are gone for circulation.

• If you leave the refrigerator on while you are gone, toss any foods that will spoil. You can keep items like condiments and water in the refrigerator. A working refrigerator that is nearly empty uses more

energy, so add bottles of water. Empty the ice tray and turn off the automatic icemaker.

• If you have a soft water system or reverse osmosis water system, determine if any action is necessary on your part before leaving.

• If you are leaving a car in the garage, disconnect the battery. You might even want to cover the vehicle to protect it from dust.

• Districts 1, 3 or 7, if you have a golf cart, it must be stored in your garage while you are gone.

• Remove propane tanks and combustible/ flammable chemicals from the garage.

• Set your irrigation timer appropriately for summer heat.

• Consider a yard care service that will take care of the weeds, do some trimming, and check for irrigation system problems while you are gone. Make sure it is a company that you know and trust — obviously, the workers will know that you are not living in the home.

• Districts 1, 3 and 7: Notify the Landscape Department of the dates that you will be gone.

• If you have a pool, arrange for a pool service to handle the maintenance while you are away.

• Arrange for exterior pest control while you are gone.

• Make sure house plants are looked after while you’re away.

• Provide a key to the house and your contact information to a neighbor or relative who lives nearby.

• If you intend to cover your windows, note that LWCA rule 2-106 states: “No temporary outside window coverings may be installed. Only plain white Styrofoam-type covers are allowed for inside use."

• Before You Lock Up and Go!

• Either shut off your master breaker or unplug the appliances, entertainment units, computers — everything.

• Leave large open containers of water in each room for moisture.

• If you left the master breaker on, turn off the air conditioner, or set the thermostat if you will be leaving the A/C on.

• Flush all toilets and run all faucets to clear the drains. Use plastic wrap to cover toilet bowls or pour a cup

of vegetable oil into the bowls to prevent water from evaporating allowing sewer gases and cockroaches into the home.

• Turn off the water to the house at the main valve. Drain any remaining water from the faucets, long showerhead extensions, etc.

• Turn off ceiling fans, indoor and out.

• Leave all the interior doors open.

• Close all the blinds and drapes.

• Store candles in the coolest, darkest part of the house.

• Open the doors to the washer and dryer, the dishwasher, and any other appliance that typically seals up. Put a few spoonful’s of vegetable oil in the dishwasher and in the garbage disposal so the seals do not disintegrate in the heat.

• Unplug the garage door opener.

• Turn the water heater off.

• Ask a neighbor to check every couple of days to remove any fliers, phone books, packages or other items that may be tossed into your driveway or left by your front door.

• Consider hiring someone to stop at the house periodically to check for leaks inside and out, walk the house, or to visit after monsoon activity to check for storm damage, etc.

By Bob Bennett

On Saturday morning, my parents would drop me off at the local theater, where I could get an entire morning of entertainment for only 25¢. The movie was 10¢, the popcorn was 10¢ and the candy bar was 5¢. For a quarter I got a newsreel, the next installment of a cliffhanger serial, several cartoons, plus the feature movie or two, usually Westerns. Of course, my favorite part was the cartoons. If I was lucky, there would also be a Three Stooges featurette!

Occasionally, my parents would hire a babysitter to watch me while they went to what they called a “blue” movie. As I got older, I was able to attend some movies with my parents. My father was a doctor, so we always had to have the usher (remember those?) show us to our seats. There were no cell phones or pagers in those days, so he would call the hospital in advance and tell them he would be at the theater and give the number where he could be reached. If the hospital called for an emergency, the usher would find my father and escort him out with a flashlight.

The same movie, newsreel and cartoon were in a continuous loop. We just came in and took our seats while the movie was showing. Eventually, my father would announce, “This is where we came in,” and we would leave. Smoking was permitted in the balcony only where ashtrays were provided in the armrest.

Drive-In Experience

When I got older and had friends with cars, I enjoyed movies at drive-in theatres. We would usually go on a Friday or Saturday night since there was no school the next day. It was a surreal experience, arriving in the dark with the movie providing some light from the giant screen. But the obstacles were many and caution

was the rule of the day. There were hundreds of cars parked in large semi-circles facing the screen. The trick was to find a parking space close to the concession stand and then pull into a parking space with a functioning speaker for the movie soundtrack.

Once settled, we would head for the concession stand for popcorn and cokes. If we had a guy with a good fake ID, we would have bourbon in the car for mixing. If not, we would just relax, enjoy the movie and talk about girls.

Drive-in theatres were very popular back in the day, now they are extinct, replaced by streaming and portable media. In a way, it’s a little sad. Where is the adventure in that? I miss the days of stuffing three of my buddies in the trunk and just buying one ticket. Or the thrill of piling six guys inside the car on “buck a carload” night.

The Perfect Date Night

As a young man, interests changed to dating, courtship and finding the right girl to settle down with. Of course, movies again played their role. Taking a girl to the movies and maybe a bite to eat afterward was a great date night. We could discuss the movie, our likes and dislikes, and eventually the conversation would evolve into other common interests — and possibly even a second or third date. And even in marriage and raising kids, movies had their part to play in our lives.

Some Goodies

The only two movies that have stuck with me from the 50s were “High Noon” and “Fastest Gun Alive.” In the 60s, it was “The Hustler,” “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance,” “Cool Hand Luke,” “The Graduate,” “To Sir with Love” and “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” The 70s brought “The French Connection,” “American Graffiti,” “Blazing Saddles,” “Saturday Night Fever,” “Grease” and “Superman - The Movie.”

In the 80s it was “Airplane,” “Caddyshack,” Urban Cowboy, “An Officer and a Gentleman,” “The Verdict“ and many more!

These days, I see a movie if one of my favorite actors or actresses is in it. And whether it’s a lazy Sunday afternoon at the local Harkins Theatre with a large bag of popcorn or a rainy afternoon over lunch at home with a Blu-ray disc, I love movies!

-Bob Bennett is a Leisure World resident

2024 Solar Eclipse

Are you ready for the total solar eclipse of 2024? We have all the information you need on how to prepare for this spectacular event that you won’t want to miss. A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between our planet and the sun. As the new moon completes its path, it casts a shadow on certain parts of the Earth as it travels. The moon’s shadow effectively blocks the sun’s rays temporarily with the effect of the sun appearing to be blocked out.

In ancient times, some cultures thought solar eclipses would bring disastrous events, but thanks to science we now know this is a natural event. The 2024 eclipse is a perfect time to learn more about astronomy while enjoying a fascinating natural phenomenon.

There are four types of solar eclipses: partial, annular, total and hybrid. On April 8, 2024, the earth will experience a total eclipse. The last total solar eclipse that was visible from North America was on August 21, 2017, so you don’t want to miss this one or you’ll have to wait a while until it happens again!

What Makes the 2024 Eclipse Special?

Since 70% of the world is covered by water, the majority of eclipses are unseen by human eyes. It’s rare for people to see an eclipse–and it’s even rarer for people to see a total eclipse in their neighborhoods. The 2024 eclipse is unique because it gives you the chance to see a total eclipse where the moon completely covers the sun.

The Experience of Totality

If you didn’t witness the 2017 total eclipse, get ready for an experience that you’ve never seen before. The light will start to go dark as if the sun is setting early. When the moon fully covers the sun, you can take off your glasses for a few minutes and witness the event firsthand.

The sunlight forms a shimmering halo around the moon, creating an otherworldly effect like a scene from

another planet. It’s impossible to understand if you haven’t seen it in person. The experience is so incredible that people travel across the country to see a total eclipse.

Where to See the 2024 Eclipse in North America

The total solar eclipse of 2024 will begin its journey from Mexico and end in Canada. If you live in the solar eclipse’s path of totality it means that you’ll be lucky enough to view the entire eclipse. The path of the eclipse will be in Sinaloa in Mexico. As it travels, it will pass over Texas, and on to the following states and finally ending in Canada:

Oklahoma

Arkansas

Missouri

Indiana

Ohio

New York

Vermont

Maine

If you are outside the path, then here’s your opportunity to take a fun road trip with your friends and family. You might consider going to the best viewing spots in the United States which are:

Dallas, Texas

Indianapolis, Indiana

Little Rock, Arkansas

Buffalo, New York

Cleveland, Ohio

Carbondale, Illinois

Burlington, Vermont

If you do plan on checking out these great cities for the 2024 total solar eclipse, then it’s a good idea to book your hotel room early. These areas expect thousands of solar eclipse viewers, and accommodations will fill up early. Look for special events surrounding the eclipse like festivals and parties.

If you can’t make it to one of the best viewing spots

in the country, then you might consider checking out your local science museum or university. Many learning facilities plan on broadcasting this astronomical event for everyone to enjoy, and they’ll often provide free lectures and exhibits about the topic of solar eclipses. It’s an excellent way to get your kids excited about science too.

Enjoy the Eclipse Safely

The most important thing to keep in mind about the 2024 eclipse is that you need to protect your eyes. Although it may be tempting to squint at the sun directly, don’t do this! The UV rays of the sun will burn your retinas and can cause permanent damage to your vision. You’ll want to purchase protective glasses that are made especially for viewing the total eclipse.

Sunglasses won’t protect your eyes when you watch a solar eclipse. Even strong sunglasses aren’t meant for staring at the sun. You should also not use smoked glass, floppy disks or old film as a filter because they offer no eye protection. The sun’s rays are harsh, and it only takes a few seconds to damage your eyes.

You can get creative and make a pinhole viewer or projector. You can project the eclipse on to a surface with a telescope or binoculars. However, the safest and easiest way to protect your eyes and still enjoy this cool celestial event in all its glory is with safety glasses.

When you purchase eclipse glasses, they must be rated by a laboratory for eclipse viewing. Our Eclipsers® glasses are ISO approved and CE certified for every phase of eclipse viewing, and were also the eclipse glasses ordered by NASA for the 2017 total solar eclipse.

Don’t miss out on the 2024 total solar eclipse! If you do, then you’ll have to wait years for the next one to pass over North America. Just be sure to make your travel plans in advance and have plenty of eclipse glasses on hand.

RECREATION: April Special Events

Courtyard Concert

Enjoy a beautiful spring evening under the stars as you enjoy the music of the Mountain View High School Orchestra. The orchestra plays a variety of music guaranteed to please. Remember to bring a lawn chair and your favorite beverage or enjoy our lemonade and water that will be served prior to the performance. Plan now to sit back and enjoy the show! Register online or in the Rec Office.

Date: Tues., April 9

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 1 Courtyard

Cost: Free!

Courtyard Movie “Boys in the Boat”

Join us on the “green” as we enjoy a night out at the movies on the Rec.1 Courtyard. We will be showing “Boys in the Boat” on the big inflatable screen for all to enjoy. This inspirational true story follows a group of underdogs at the height of the Great Depression as they are thrust into the spotlight, taking on elite rivals from around the world as part of the 1936 Berlin summer games. Refreshments and snacks will be provided by Recreation – please bring your own chair.

Date: Fri., April 19 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 1 Courtyard

Cost: Free!

May Summer Social – Kick off to summer! Strawberry Shortcake

Entertainment by Red Mountain High School Theater Group performing Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia! Here we go again! Summer is upon us, which means so are our monthly summer socials! We are so excited to bring back Red Mountain High School to perform their rendition of Mamma Mia! Alongside the amazing entertainment, we will be serving up strawberry shortcake, which will include a personal shortcake, strawberries, ice cream, and an assortment of toppings for you to choose from. This event is open seating.

Date: Thurs., May 16

Time: 2:00 pm

Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms

Cost: $6 per person

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., April 6 & May 18

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

Cost: $6 in advance | $8 at door

Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima

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RECREATION: Regular Events You Love!

Bingo's Bringing the Party!!!

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

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.

Date: Fridays

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

Place: Rec. 1 Ballroom

Trivia Night

Gather

or on your own.

Date: Wed., April 3* & 17* | May 8 & 22

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 1 Ballroom

Cost: $2 per person

*April 3rd and 17th will be held at Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms – capacity of 300 people.

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 DJ’s, please contact the Rec. Office!

Date: Fri., April 5 | Times: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Place: Rec. 1 Clubroom

Leisure World Monthly Market

(formerly known as the Flea Market)

Take this opportunity to sell and buy used household items, handmade craft items, or residents may also sell commercial items. The Leisure World Monthly Market has it all, so come shop, or come sell! Recreation supplies tables for $5 each, and clothing racks for $1. Residents selling commercial items will be required to pay 10% of their sales back to Leisure World.

Date: Fri., April 12

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 melomaniac’s of Leisure World! Similar to trivia, we will be playing 3 rounds with 10 different song clips from the 1950’s through now!

Date: Tues., April 30 & May 14

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 1 Ballroom

Cost: $2 per person

laws are changing, and delayed action could cost you millions. The gift and estate tax exemption rose to $13,610,000 for individuals and $27,220,000 for married couples in 2024. However, starting in 2026, these limits will decrease to $5,000,000 (indexed for inflation) per individual and $10,000,000 (indexed for inflation) per couple. Estates above these amounts risk losing the opportunity to gift a substantial amount of assets to avoid estate taxes, and gifts above the new limits may be taxed as much as 40%! A properly created trust can help you gift now to save a tremendous amount in the future.

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COMMUNITY DANCE PARTIES

Johnny K & Kompany

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.

Date: Thurs., April 11

Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms

Cost: $8 in advance | $10 at event

Formerly known as Whiskey Rose, Audio Freak is back with their wide variety of Rock n’ Roll songs. They play everything from 1960’s-1990’s, specializing in Bob Seger, the Eagles, Rolling Stones, Bryan Adams, and much more! They are a great band that will get you on the dance floor to kick off our summer here at Leisure World.

Date: Thurs., May 9

Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms

Cost: $8 in advance | $10 at event

End of Season Bash!

Outside the Line

Save your last dance for all your friends and neighbors that will be heading home by the end of April. This is your chance to spend a special evening with them all before they go. A fan favorite, one of the valley’s most popular dance bands, Outside the Line is back in Leisure World to knock your sax off. From Motown & oldies to today’s popular songs, they are sure to bring a little fun into your night! This group is known for one of the best vocal lineups the state has to offer!

Date: Thurs., April 25

Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms

Cost: $8 in advance | $10 at event

Video DJ Troy Smith

As many of you raved about DJ Troy Smith at last year’s Labor Day Dance, he is coming back, and is ready to party. Don’t be afraid of a DJ, as he is much more than that. He adds a unique touch to his parties, by putting the original videos of the songs on the big projector alongside the music, to bring all the nostalgia back. This is perfect for those who want to get up and dance, and for those who prefer to sit and watch. It will be a great time, and many residents who attended last year loved him, so give it a shot! A food truck will be provided outside of the dance to bring dinner into the dance, more information to come in May. *Discounted tickets for this dance only, as it is not a live band.

Date: Mon., May 27

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Cost: $6*

April Sunday Movie Matinees

Free Sunday movies in the Theater 4 p.m. Refreshments provided. Due to the popularity of the movies, there will be no seat-saving All seats will be on a first-come basis only. Schedule may change due to Netflix movie availability.

April 7 NYAD (PG-13)

Sixty-four-year-old marathon swimmer Diana Nyad attempts to become the first person ever to swim from Cuba to Florida.

April 14 The Hill (PG)

The true story of Rickey Hill, the son of a travelling pastor who overcomes physical obstacles to pursue his dream of playing baseball in the major leagues.

April 21 Queen Bees (PG-13)

While her house undergoes repairs, fiercely independent senior Helen temporarily moves into a nearby retirement community, where she encounters lusty widows, cutthroat bridge tournaments and a hotbed of bullying “mean girls.”

April 28 Meet the Fockers (PG-13)

Now that Greg Focker is “in” with his soon-to-be in-laws, Jack and Dina Byrnes, it looks like smooth sailing for him and his fiancée, Pam. But that’s before Pam’s parents meet Greg’s parents, the Fockers. The hyper-relaxed Fockers and the tightly-wound Byrneses are woefully mismatched from the start, and no matter how hard Greg and Pam try, there is just no bringing their families together. This all adds up to a disastrously funny time of getting to know you.

Classics of the Silver Screen Movie Night: “Bullitt” (1968)

Senator Walter Chalmers (Robert Vaughn) is aiming to take down mob boss Pete Ross (Vic Tayback) with the help of testimony from the criminal’s hothead brother Johnny (Pat Renella), who is in protective custody in San Francisco under the watch of police lieutenant Frank Bullitt (Steve McQueen). When a pair of mob hitmen enter the scene, Bullitt follows their trail through a maze of complications and double-crosses. This thriller includes one of the most famous car chases ever filmed.

Date: Tues., April 16

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 1 Theater

On Sale Now at the Recreation Office and Online! All Aboard To Broadway

2024 Hale Theatre Season

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.

“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.

Price: $150 per person

Deadline: Mon., June 17, 2024

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

On Sale Now at the Recreation Office and Online!

Titanic: The Musical

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 Awardnominated 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.

Date: Wed., Apr. 10, 2024

Cost: $43

Deadline: Wed., Mar. 27, 2024

Newsies: Musical

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: Wed., May 29, 2024

Cost: $43

Deadline: Wed., May 15, 2024

2024-2025 Performing Arts Series Announcement

2024-2025 Season Tickets are on sale now until Sept. 6.

Make sure to get your tickets before you leave for the summer. Season passes are sold in 6-show packages or 8-show packages, including the two pre-season shows. Season passes allow you to see all of the amazing entertainment we provide from November-March for a discounted rate all season long. Depending on which section you choose will determine the price of your season passes:

8-Show Package:

Section One: $182 per person

Section Two: $168 per person

Section Three: $154 per person

Section Four: $140 per person

Nov. 18 – Magician/Illusionist –Anthony Hernandez

6-Show Package:

Section One: $156 per person

Section Two: $144 per person

Section Three: $132 per person

Section Four: $120 per person

The famous Anthony Hernandez is back from the beloved show he did at Leisure World’s 50th anniversary celebration back in 2023. Anthony the MAGIC is a magic and illusion team based in Los Angeles, CA. They are a “Top Five Best Performer” with IAAPA, the 2012 Press Enterprise “Reader’s Choice” for “Best Entertainer”, Hot List 2014/2015 Best Theatre Show, and we were the promotional magicians for the movie, “Oz the Great and Powerful.” With their amazing illusions and clean comedy, they will blow your mind! Catch the show, and you just might see him make a live bird appear out of thin air.

Dec. 9 – Rockin’ Wonderland –Christmas Spectacular

The best way to purchase your season tickets are through the lwca.com website, or calling the Rec. Office at 480-832-0000 ext. 209.

We thank all who supported our 2023-2024 season and can ensure next season will be even better! We can’t wait to share it with you.

to be a part of his Birthday Tour. You may have gotten a glimpse of him this year at his wife’s show back in January, as he performed alongside Melly Dunn. From his natural physical resemblance, amazingly Elvis-like voice, and spot on moves Thane Dunn & the Cadillac Kings truly delivers the full Elvis package. His off the wall Presleylike sense of humor and magnetic personality make his interaction with the audience second to none. You can expect he will make the audience laugh, cry and cheer in amazement all while having the time of their lives. He loves to have fun and it shows. Bring your party hats and kazoos, as it will be the best birthday party you’ve ever attended.

The best way to celebrate the season is in the valley of the sun – with Brock Pro entertainment’s Rockin’ Wonderland. Enjoy hit songs, carols, and sing-a-longs like Mary Did You Know, O Holy Night, Happy Holidays/ Let Yourself Go, and more! Bring your festive attitude and enjoy the holiday season with the wonderful ensemble of singers with their beautiful outfits and a night full of cheer.

Jan. 13 – Elvis Presley’s Birthday Party – Thane Dunn

Thane Dunn, two-time Graceland’s Elvis Champ, will be back at Leisure World for his third appearance. Elvis deserves his birthday to be celebrated all month long, and we are so excited

Me Now,” “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” and “I Love This Bar,” feeling every word resonates deep within your soul.

Jan. 27 – Toby Keith Tribute –Hollywood Yates

Feb. 10 – December 63’ – Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Tribute

The music of FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS comes to life in this one-of-a-kind concert experience. DECEMBER’63 showcases all your favorite songs from Frankie Valli including the classics that have been thrilling audiences for decade. This recreation of a Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons concert will have you reaching for the high notes as our cast and band take you on musical journey with stops at every phase of the careers of Frankie and the boys!

March 10 – The K-Tel All-Stars – The Totally 70’s Show

Step back in time to the ultimate era of music, the 1970s, with this electrifying and immersive production that will have you reliving the magic of one of the greatest decades in musical history. The K-Tel All Stars are here to transport you to the past with their incredible multi-media production, featuring vintage video clips and a dynamic stage show that captures the essence of the 70s like never before. From disco beats to classic rock anthems, their setlist is a nostalgic journey through the numberone hits, one-hit wonders, and other unforgettable gems that defined the era.

As we honor the passing of the great country singer Toby Keith, we look forward to getting as close to the real deal as we can get with Hollywood Yates. Get ready for a wild ride through the heart and soul of country music with TOBY, the ultimate tribute to the bad boy of country music, Toby Keith! This electrifying show is guaranteed to leave audiences on their feet, singing along to hit after hit of great country music, all brought to life by the one and only Hollywood Yates! The air pulsates with anticipation as Hollywood Yates takes center stage, belting out country music anthems that have become the soundtrack to countless lives. Sing your heart out to timeless classics like “How Do You Like

Feb. 24 – Chicago Experience –Chicago Tribute

You know them, you love them, and you’ve probably lived there: Chicago! 23 gold albums. 5 number one albums. 21 top-ten singles. 100+ million albums sold. Celebrate the music and majesty of the original “rock and roll band with horns”. Two vocalists blend seamlessly with amazing horn and rhythm sections to recreate the signature sound of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members. Khris Dodge Entertainment’s The Chicago Experience features “Saturday in the Park,” “If You Leave Me Now,” “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is,” and many, many more – it’ll be an evening of the greatest hits from the greatest band of all time.

March 24 – Gen Maldonado –Powerhouse Vocalist

The spotlight shines on Gen Maldonado as she commands the stage with her energetic and victorious performances. The New York soul singer leaves her audience overjoyed and full of life. Her vocal ability and drive, captivates audiences worldwide. She has performed in musical production shows and concerts all over New York City. She has also recorded original music and has been featured on several television and radio stations. She was chosen to perform at the World Famous APOLLO Theater in New York City and her vocal ability landed her a spot in the finals. You do not want to miss this, her voice will give you chills and bring tears to your eyes.

April 2024

Trips and Tours

If you like one-day excursions or are looking to find your next big travel destination, look below to see what might fit your interests.

To reserve your spot, visit the community website, the Recreation Office or call 480-832-0000 ext. 209 to purchase your tickets.

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CODES: Kindred Tours (KT) ¤ Leisure World Recreation (LW) ¤ Premier World Discovery (PWD)

Featured Trip

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

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Theatre – Titanic: The Musical Musical

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.

Date: Wed., Apr. 10

Cost: $43

Deadline: Wed., Mar. 27

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Kartchner Caverns (KT)

It wasn’t until February 1978 that Tenen and Tufts told the property owners, James and Lois Kartchner, about their amazing discovery. During the four years of secret exploration, the discoverers realized that the cave’s extraordinary variety of colors and formations must be preserved. The cave’s existence became public knowledge in 1988 when its purchase was approved as an Arizona State Park. Extraordinary precautions have been taken during its development to conserve the cave’s near-pristine condition. Today we have an opportunity to experience this stunning limestone cave in Southeastern Arizona that boasts worldclass features. Tour guides will unveil this fascinating underground landscape during a memorable 1-hour tour. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self-prior to our cave tour, at a

Hale

Theatre – Newsies Musical

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: Wed., May 29

Cost: $43

Deadline: Wed., May 15

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nearby plaza that offers a variety of fastfood restaurants.

Date: Tues. April 2

Cost: $133 per person

Deadline: Check Rec. Office for Availability

BEAUTIFUL (KT)

The Carole King Musical at Phoenix Theatre

From young songwriter to Rock and Roll Hall of Famer… are you ready to feel the earth move with the incredible true story? Before Carole King became one of the most successful solo artists in popular music, she was Carol Klein, a Brooklyn teenager striving to make it in the record business. By her 20s, King was composing for the biggest acts on the radio, despite her love life crumbling. Fortunately, that’s when she finally discovered her own voice behind the microphone. With classics like “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Will

Hale Theatre – Cinderella Musical Comedy

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., July 24, 2024

Cost: $43

Deadline: Wed., July 10, 2024

You Love Me Tomorrow,” and “Natural Woman,” audiences will feel nostalgic, inspired, and some kind of wonderful. We’ve reserved fabulous seats—front and center—for this heart-stopping evening performance, presented on the Main Stage at Phoenix Theatre. We’ll also enjoy dinner, on self, in historic Downtown Gilbert’s Heritage District, offering a truly walkable Main Street, lined with over 30 exciting restaurants. Downtown Gilbert is the place to eat—a top foodie destination in metro Phoenix. Do not miss this remarkable evening out on the town!

Date: Fri., April 5

Cost: $149 per person

Deadline: Check Rec. Office for Availability

Central Phoenix, for the 18th Annual Polish Festival. Once a small neighborhood gathering, this fabulous festival now attracts thousands of visitors. Do not miss this wonderful opportunity to feast on authentic Polish food, including stuffed cabbage rolls, Hunter’s stew, grilled Polish sausage, pierogis and so much more. A gallery exhibit educates festival goers about aspects of Polish history, and Polish dance groups from around the country will be performing traditional dances. This festival is a big fundraiser for the church, where along with weekly services, the church also operates a Saturday Polish school for 150 children to learn the language, history and culture of Poland.

Date: Sun., April 14

The 19th Annual Polish Festival (KT)

We’re on our way to Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, right here in North

Cost: $75 per person

Deadline: Check availability in Rec. Office

An Afternoon in Jerome (KT)

Once known as the Wickedest Town in the West, Jerome sits near the top of Cleopatra Hill between Prescott and Flagstaff. Founded in 1877, Jerome grew from a tent settlement to a robust mining community—the fourth largest city in Arizona, with a population that peaked around 15,000 in the 1920’s. Jerome’s economy—completely dependent upon the mining industry—slowed during the Great Depression, roared back as World War II increased demands for copper, only to decline dramatically at the end of the war. With the closing of the mine in 1953, the remaining 50-100 residents promoted Jerome as a historic ghost town, eventually leading to the federal government designating Jerome as a National Historic District . Once home to miners, gamblers, bootleggers and prostitutes, Jerome today is a fascinating artist’s hamlet, with a new claim to fame as the largest ghost town in America. We’ll explore Jerome’s historic streets—lined with shops, galleries, wine tasting rooms and plenty of great little bistros, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self. This is always a fantastic springtime tour!

Date: Thurs., April 18

Cost: $115 per person

Deadline: Check availability in Rec. Office

features and enormous biodiversity. Tucked deep into these steep, forested valleys and beneath the craggy peaks are the remains of violent geological activity that continued for many millions of years—the pinnacles, columns, spires and balanced rocks of Chiricahua National Monument The Apaches called this place "The Land of Standing-Up Rocks," a fitting name for the canyons of extraordinary rock towers. Early pioneers in the late 1800s sensed the unique beauty and singularity of the rock formations in the area. The Ericksons and Riggs were instrumental in persuading Congress to protect this “Wonderland of Rocks,” so much so that in 1924 the Chiricahua National Monument was created.

near panoramic windows. Other amenities include a champagne toast upon boarding, full-service cash bars, table service and pre-packaged complimentary appetizers. We’ll arrive early to the depot and enjoy a light lunch, on self, prior to boarding the train.

Date: Mon., April 29

Cost: $244 per person

Deadline: Check availability in Rec. Office

Date: Thurs., May 2

Cost: $115 per person

Deadline: Check availability in Rec. Office

Lower Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend (KT)

The Old Rim Road Scenic Drive (KT)

Desert to Tall Pines & Bruzzi’s Vineyard (KT)

Join us for an incredible springtime ride on the seventy-six-mile Desert to Tall Pines Scenic Byway, following Highway 288 from Globe to the tiny town of Young, Arizona. This area, known by cowboys as “the high lonesome,” was made famous by the Pleasant Valley War of the 1880’s—an Arizona sheep war between two feuding families—the cattleherding Grahams and the sheep-herding Tewksburys. Just before he died of a bullet wound himself, Tom Graham sold his land to William Young, who established the town that still carries his name. Today the journey to Young, Arizona is one of the most famous drives in the state, offering spectacular views of Roosevelt Lake and the Sierra Ancha Mountains. In addition to the breathtaking scenery and fascinating history, Young is home to the first winery in Gila County—Bruzzi’s Vineyard. We’ll enjoy a flight of six wines and hearty Italian style sandwiches, included. It’s gonna be fun!

Date: Mon., April 22

Cost: $140 per person

Deadline: Check availability in Rec. Office

Day One: We’ll head south for Tucson, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self in the historic Congress Street District, home to many fantastic restaurants. Back in the Transits, we’ll travel to Birds and Barrels Vineyard, where the onsite tasting room is located on the Willcox Bench, offering remarkable views of Sulphur Springs Valley to the west, and the Dos Cabezas over the vineyard to the North. We’ll taste a flight of five wines at Birds and Barrels, where the focus is not only to produce great wine but to offer its consumers an Arizona wine experience, and it’s all included. Later we’ll check into our hotel rooms, and after a refresh, we’ll enjoy a Welcome Dinner, complete with a glass of beer or wine at the Double S Steakhouse, a great favorite with the locals, included.

Day Two: We’ll enjoy breakfast, included at the hotel, then we’re off to explore the Chiricahua National Monument. Early afternoon, we’ll make our way to Tirrito Farm, a welcoming destination farm in the heart of Arizona’s wine country, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self. Tirrito Farm offers visitors a fabulous and affordable lunch menu that includes a lineup of craft beers, artisan cheeses and local wines. After lunch, we’ll jump on the Old West Highway and hightail it for home. It’s gonna be fun!

Date: Thurs., April 25-Fri., April 26

Cost: $439 per person (double) | $503 (single)

Deadline: Check availability in Rec. Office

We’re off to explore Arizona’s Forest Road 300—The Old Rim Road. Our journey kicks off in Payson, where we’ll enjoy some fantastic Mexican food, on self, at El Rancho Mexican Restaurant—a great favorite, not only with the locals, but also with Arizona Highways who named El Rancho one of the top 25 restaurants in the state. Later we’ll make our way along a stretch of the Mogollon Rim—a massive wall of rock that is thousands of feet tall and hundreds of miles long—beginning at the Arizona/ New Mexico border and stretching across most of the state. Pronounced “muggy-own” by locals, the Rim offers some of the most epic views that the state of Arizona has to offer. We’ll experience scenery that is always changing, traveling through the world’s largest stand of Ponderosa pines, and later intersecting with what was once General Crook’s Trail—a historic wagon route that was used in the 1880’s to provide support for General Crook during the American Indian Wars. We’ll travel through the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, on into the Coconino National Forest, and then make our way into the Pine/Strawberry region before heading back to the Valley. This is a Kindred Tours Classic and we hope you’ll join us!

Date: Tues., April 30

Cost: $115

Deadline: Check availability in Rec. Office

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Although they are sections of the same slot canyon, Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon are distinctly different, and nowhere are those differences more pronounced than in the manner of entering and walking through them. Upper Antelope Canyon—famous for its light beams and high canyon walls—is shaped like an upside-down V It is narrow at the top and wider, some say less claustrophobic at the bottom. Lower Antelope Canyon is shaped like a V, in that it is very narrow at the bottom and wide at the top, allowing for more light. Of the two canyons, many people agree that Lower Antelope Canyon is more of an adventure, offering narrow passageways and plenty of exciting twists and turns. If Lower Antelope Canyon has been on your bucket list we’d love for you to join us on this small-group expedition. Here’s what you should consider: There are 5 sets of stairs, adding up to about 70 steps in total, leading you into the canyon. After reaching the bottom, there are 4 flights of stairs and a few small flights of 4-5 steps going back up. In total there are about 130 steps inside Lower Antelope Canyon. These stairways are made of metal and offer sturdy handrails on both sides. The initial descent into the canyon is steep, and people with an extreme fear of heights should think twice about trying them. It is about a 75-foot descent into the canyon. Photography on the stairs is not allowed and guests are encouraged to turn around and navigate the steps backward—ladder-style—if it feels more comfortable. Thousands of tourists travel through Lower Antelope Canyon every year and they all make it out! If you can navigate stairs in your daily life, you can do it in the canyon.

Mount Lemmon Scenic Byway (KT)

Springtime on the Verde Canyon RR (KT)

The Chiricahuas—A Wonderland of Rocks! (KT)

In the far southeastern corner of Arizona are the impressive Chiricahua Mountains, one of several sky island mountain ranges surrounded by expansive desert grasslands. The Chiricahua Mountains are an inactive volcanic range twenty miles wide and forty miles long. It forms part of the Mexican Highland section of the Basin and Range Biogeographical Province and rises up dramatically from the valley floor to over nine thousand feet, cresting in a series of uneven, volcanic looking peaks. At the northern end of the range is an extraordinary area of striking geological

The Verde Canyon Railroad offers us a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Verde Canyon from the comfort of a fully restored, slow-rolling vintage FP7 locomotive—one of only 10 remaining in North America. This four-hour excursion takes us on a 20-mile journey through 100 years of history. We’ll view ancient Sinagua Indian ruins in towering cliffs and travel sturdy trestles and bridges—a testament to the hard work of the men who built them over 100 years ago. We’ll roll through a 680-foot tunnel that was blasted out of solid rock—the tunnel enveloping passengers in total darkness before the train rolls back into the Arizona sunshine. The confluence of high desert and wetland in the Verde Canyon creates a remarkable habitat for wildlife and waterfowl. Rich with native flora & fauna, our slow rolling journey will be heartstopping early April, with springtime in full bloom! All seats are FIRST CLASS. We’ll enjoy spacious living room-style seating,

With the first hint of summer, we’re ready to travel the Sky Island Scenic Byway—Mount Lemmon Highway to the town of Summerhaven, Arizona! This breathtaking 25-mile paved road takes us along one of Arizona’s most scenic byways, and winds us up a trail that ascends 9,157 feet through the rugged Santa Catalina Mountains into a much cooler climate. Along the way there are many pull-off points for photo opportunities, or just to enjoy the magnificent landscape. Nestled into the rocky peak of Mount Lemmon sits the tiny town of Summerhaven, home to the Iron Door Restaurant, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self. A charming eatery offering delicious homemade soups, a variety of fresh salads, sandwiches and more, the Iron Door is most famous for their chili & cornbread combo and fresh baked pies. Pull up a chair on the patio surrounded by flowers and hummingbirds and treat yourself to a day away from the heat of the Valley.

Day One: We’ll travel north, with a stop for lunch on self at Cameron Trading Post. A haven for travelers since 1916, this trading post boasts an expansive dining room, with a huge stone fireplace and tall picture windows, offering a view of the Little Colorado River Gorge. We’ll enjoy a terrific menu that runs from burgers to salads, and includes local favorites, such as Navajo tacos and stews. Later we’ll explore the Grand Canyon via the East Entrance at Desert View—offering a unique opportunity to visit the world-famous Desert View Watchtower. Later we’ll travel to Tuba City and check into the NavajoLand Hotel. After a refresh, we’ll head out for dinner on self at Hogan Family Restaurant where the menu offers American and Mexican favorites, as well as traditional Navajo dishes.

Day Two: A hot breakfast is included at the hotel. After breakfast we’re off to enjoy a guided tour of Lower Antelope Canyon, followed by a visit to the world-famous Horseshoe Bend Overlook. One of the most sought after viewpoints in the American West—this U-shaped turn in the Colorado River forms a horseshoe shaped canyon upriver from the Grand Canyon National

Photo Credit: Finetooth, Wikipedia Commons

Trips and Tours continued from B13

Park. It is one of the most photographed sites in Arizona and should not be missed by visitors to this region! Later we’ll return to Cameron Trading Post for lunch, on self, before heading for home with plenty of great sightseeing along the way.

Date: Tues., May 7-Wed., May 8

Cost: $449 (double) | $500 (single)

Deadline: Check availability in Rec. Office

stroll through Fort Bearizona, a beautiful 20-acre walk-thru, offering an up-close experience with playful smaller animals. Lunch is on self, with two very different eateries to choose from, including Canyonlands—a 6,000 square foot themed restaurant—featuring soaring canyon walls and ancient ruins, a 25foot waterfall and breathtaking views of Bearizona’s jaguar exhibit. Canyonland’s menu runs from hickory smoked BBQ to fresh garden salads, gourmet burgers and more. If a quick bite is more to your liking, consider Bearizona Grille, offering outdoor deck dining and stadium favorites, such as hot dogs, cheesy nachos, soft pretzels and adult beverages. This tour is always a total blast and can be enjoyed all summer long!

Date: Tues., May 14

Cost: $137 per person

Deadline: Check availability in Rec. Office

in 1860 and many of the buildings from that era are still standing. Continuing on the Trail of the Mountain Spirits, we’ll stop at an overlook to explore a panoramic view of the Chino mine, one of the largest open pit copper mines in the world. From here we’ll head back into Silver City for a refresh at our hotel, then it’s downtown for dinner on self and a possible fireworks display— weather permitting!

Bearizona (KT)

Journey with us to Williams, Arizona, home to Bearizona— Arizona’s premier wildlife park! We’ll enjoy a remarkable close-up experience with a wide variety of animals from the comfort of our own Transit vans, winding our way through 160 acres of Ponderosa pine forest. We’ll view bison, black bears, wolves and more—animals that are indigenous to North America— living comfortably in spacious, natural environments. Later enjoy a leisurely

4th of July in Silver City, New Mexico (KT)

Day One: Situated in the Southwest corner of New Mexico, Silver City offers equal parts Old West Heritage and vibrant arts community. We’ll enjoy a scenic journey to this boyhood town of Billy the Kid, with plenty of pitstops and a a stop for lunch, on self, along the way. We’ll check into the Silver City Holiday Inn Express, and after a refresh we’ll gather for our own Happy Hour before heading downtown to enjoy dinner on self.

Day Two: Breakfast is included, at the

hotel, then we’re off to enjoy a classic 4th of July parade winding through downtown Silver City, followed by live music and food vendor’s booths at charming Gough Park. Midmorning we’ll be back in the Transits to explore the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway. We’ll travel through the beautiful Mimbres Valley, into San Lorenzo, a quiet village and home to the historic San Lorenzo church, said to be the site of an actual miracle. Further into the Mimbres Valley, we’ll take the cut-off to beautiful Bear Canyon Lake and head for the famous Gila Cliff Dwellings. For thousands of years nomadic people used the caves of the Gila River as temporary shelter. By the late 1200’s, people of the Mogollan Culture settled into this region, building rooms in the cliff dwellings for a brief period of about 20 years, then moving on. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch, included, at the Gila Cliff Dwellings trailhead, a gorgeous setting overlooking the ruins. If you’re feeling ambitious, a 2 minute walk will take you to a wall of pictographs, a 5 minute walk will take you to a three-room dwelling, and an uphill climb that is equivalent to 18 flights of stairs will take you into the Gila Cliff Dwellings. After lunch, we’ll continue past lush green fields and grazing horses, with plenty of scenic stops along the way to enjoy the butterflies, 337 different species of birds, and abundant wild flowers. We’ll stop at Lake Roberts, where it is very common to find whole herds of deer grazing along the road. From here we’ll head for the old mining community of Pinos Altos, where gold was discovered

Day Three: We’ll enjoy breakfast, included at the hotel. After breakfast, it’s bags out, and we’re off to explore Catwalk Recreation Area, a half-mile-long bridge dramatically suspended along a beautiful canyon, over a cool creek that borders the Gila Wilderness. The Catwalk follows the path of the pipeline built in the 1890’s to deliver water to the mining town of Graham. Workmen had to enter the canyon by crawling atop the narrow pipeline named the “Catwalk.” In the 1930’s the Civilian Conservation Corps rebuilt the Catwalk. Metal walkways were bolted to the narrow canyon walls where there was no room to cut a trail, creating an easy walkway that is universally accessible for all visitors. Here’s your opportunity to explore the canyon once used as a hideout for both Geronimo and Butch Cassidy! Later back in the Transits, we’re headed for home with plenty of great stops along the way. Holiday Tours fill quickly. Don’t wait to make your reservation!

Date: Wed., July 3-Fri., July 5

Cost: $625 per person (double) | $771 (single)

Deadline: Check availability in Rec. Office

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

October 29-November 6, 2024 (9 days)

great value.

Leisure World has been happy to partner with Premier World Discovery for the past year, and this new partnership has allowed 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

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:

San Antonio Fiesta

April 19-23, 2024

$2649 per person (double) | $3324 per person (single)

Enjoy 4 nights in one hotel on the San Antonio Riverwalk. You’ll enjoy a visit to the Alamo and see the IMAX film “the Price of Freedom” which recounts the history of the brave Texas Cavaliers and the siege at the Alamo. Your trip includes a Riverwalk cruise, an Austin City Tour, visits to the LBJ library and the LBJ Ranch, a visit to Fredericksburg in the Hill Country and visit

to the Museum of the Pacific which one of two premier World War II museums in the United States. A highlight of this program is the San Antonio Fiesta itself. The Fiesta is a parade but the floats are built on barges traveling on the water, you’ll have wonderful reserved seats for the duration of the parade!

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!

Great Canadian Cities

June 12-20, 2024

$4349 per person (double) | $5474 per person (single)

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.”

LEISURE WORLD AQUATIC & ATHLETIC SPORTS CLUB

May Group Exercise Class Registrations

Begins April 1 at 7:00 a.m., online, in-person or by phone.

If you register for a class with Silver Sneakers®/ Flex®, Silver & Fit®, or Renew Active®, you are required to attend 100% of the classes for the month. A $2 fee will be charged to your account for each class missed.

Fitness Center

Open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Daily Staffed M-F 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. 480-832-0000 Ext. 212 www.lwca.com

AquA FitNesS: The ScinTilLatinG SenSatiOn at LeIsure WorLd!

The people of Leisure World have been asking, who is that invigoratingly loud, flawlessly synchronized, model-toned group constantly at the Recreation 1 Pool? They have been called many names, some of which include: “Super!”, “Lively!”, and “Excitingly Challenging”, (all of which are true), however, this group humbly goes by the name of Aquafit!

For those interested in what Aquafit is about, here’s a synopsis: Aquafit is without a doubt the most popular and widely talked about class in all of the Leisure World community. This is because they are a massive group consisting of 35 participants with a lengthy waitlist of people just waiting to get in! Their group meets weekly for water aerobics at the Recreation 1

Pool on MWF from noon to 12:45 PM. Although their class is only 45 minutes long, they manage to have what feels and looks like hours’ worth of fun! Activities in this class consist of incredibly entertaining synchronized movements geared towards increasing cardio and strengthening muscles. Aquafit is a moderate to high-intensity exercise class that feels less like work and more like play. This action-packed class taught by Leisure

Available Services: Group Exercise Massage Therapy

World’s finest Fitness Specialists uses water’s natural resistance to improve participants’ overall health. It is imperative to this group that every session is different than the last, which is why the instructors actively incorporate different techniques and utilize enjoyable yet effective toys, such as pool noodles and foam weights, to enhance the class. With summer approaching and the temperatures rising, Aquafit continues to grow more and more popular, a perfect class for those who aren’t afraid to get a little wet and wild! If you’re interested in signing up for Aqua Fitness or dropping in for a session, please call (480)-832-0000 ext. 212/213 or visit www. lwca.com. Aqua Fitness costs $25 for the month and $5 to drop in per session. Insurance under FLEX, RENEW, and Silver, and Fit are accepted.

The Fitness Center has scheduled for the gym floor to be rearranged. Marathon company will be coming to Leisure World on April 8 from 12:30 P.M. to 5 P.M. to organize gym equipment accordingly. During the time frame listed, the Fitness Center will be unavailable and closed to all. Operations will resume after 5 P.M. on April 8, once Marathon has concluded their work.

Rearranging the gym will open up the floor space and create a more organized floor plan for the machines and equipment. The Fitness Center apologizes for any inconvenience this has caused. Thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding.

Please Note: Personal Trainings scheduled during this time will be canceled, please contact your personal trainer to reschedule. Group exercise classes will still occur. Access to the Recreation 1 Classroom will only be permitted from the outside entrance. The Fitness Center’s main entrance will not be available. The Recreation 1 Pool will remain open; however, locker room access will be closed off. Please use the restrooms located outside of the main pool gate instead.

LEISURE WORLD FITNESS STAFF

Nancy Zielinski Fitness Specialist

Sean Taylor Fitness Specialist

JP Soto Interim Fitness Supervisor

Elizabeth Ramos Admin. Assistant

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April Group Exercise Schedule*

This month’s spotlight class is Gentle Yoga Core and More, a moderate-intensity group exercise. Yoga is a practice that connects the body, breath, and mind using physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to improve overall health. Gentle Yoga Core and More is no different, however, it uniquely combines the flexibility of yoga and the strength of core exercises in one session.

The CDC recommends at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity exercise for older adults; Gentle Yoga Core and More is a great activity to fulfill this standard. This class combines movements of balance, stamina, strength, and flexibility with core techniques that alleviate stress and help with osteoporosis, posture, circulation, and more. The exercises performed in this class are gentle yet extremely effective for all participants at any level.

If you’re looking to get active and increase good health but are not interested in highintensity workouts, then Gentle Yoga

Yoga

Core and More is a wonderful alternative! This class takes place in the Recreation 1 Classroom weekly, on Monday and Wednesday at 4:00 P.M. Each session is 45 minutes and open to all levels. Monthly registration is $20, and drop-in fees are $5 per session. Insurance under Renew, Silver Sneakers, and Silver Fit are accepted. Please call (480)-832-0000 ext. 212 or 213 or visit www.lwca.com to register.

(FLEX,S&F,Renew)

Cardio Drumming M/W/F 3:00–3:45PM-This fun workout joins the dynamic movements of aerobic dance with the pulsating rhythms of the drum!

Come drum and dance to music from 70's, 80's, 90's and 2000's! This is a unique sensorimotor fitness class that is designed to give the mind and body instant feedback through continuous movement and rhythmical flow. $5/classor $25/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)

Fight Back Boxing M/W 11:4512:15PM–This non-contact class is based on the Rocksteady Boxing for Parkinson’s program. It will improve cardio fitness, balance, agility, motor skill & coordination, and functional strength conditioning. You will need to provide your own gloves and hand wraps $5/classor $25/month (FLEX,S&F,Renew)

Forever Fit M/W/F 9:00–9:45AM–This class incorporates low impact cardio intervals with weight bearing exercises to increase strength and bone density for a full body workout including balance challenges and flexibility. You will also learn how to successfully get on and off the floor with or without a chair as needed $5/classor$25/month (FLEX,S&F,Renew)

Functional Circuit T/TH 4:00-4:45PM–An interval type of physical training (cardio & strength) that involves high intensity exercise alternated with rest periods is highly effective in conditioning the cardiovascular system. Must be able to easily get up and down from the floor. $5/class or $20/ month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)

Gentle Yoga Core & More M/W 4pm-4:45pm-Technique that combines the flexibility of yoga and the strength of core exercises in one session, designed to improve mind and body health. This class can help with stress, osteoporosis, posture, circulation and more. Gentle Yoga Core and More combines the 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. $5/class or $20/month (FLEX,S&F,Renew)

Hustle & Muscle M/W/F 10:00–10:45AM.Enjoy low impact cardio aerobics utilizing full range of motion exercises for joint movement for the first part of the class. Followed by a focus of strength and toning for a total body workout. This class will get the heart rate up and build muscle tone. $5/class or $25/month (FLEX,S&F,Renew)

HydroRider® Tuesday OR Thursday 12:30PM–1:15PM–Aqua cycling has become a fitness phenomenon because of the many incredible benefits - high caloric burn, lean muscle-building, increased circulation, with low impact on the joints. Aqua shoes required. $10/class or $25/month (S&F,Renew)

Hydro SpinW/SAT -12:20 - 1:15 p.m. - Hydro Spin is a level 2 class that will be styled after a traditional spin bike class. The focus will be on aerobic and cardio foundations. Utilizing lower body and large muscle groups. Aqua shoes required. $10/class or $25/ month (S&F and Renew)

Impressive Stretch T/TH 8:00AM–8:45AM-Our 45-minute class will lengthen muscles, increase flexibility, and mobility. We will include static, dynamic, and ballistic stretch moves with bands, foam rollers, mats, and balls. Participants will need to be able to get up and down from the floor. $5/class or $20/month (FLEX,S&F,Renew)

Mat Pilates T/Th 10:00AM -10:45 AM– This class is based on Joseph Pilates principles focusing on connecting breath and core activation. It’s designed to build core strength, abdominal endurance, and tone muscles. You must be able to get on and off the floor with or without chair assistance. $5/class or $20/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)

Strength & Balance T/Th 11:00AM-11:30AM OR 11:45AM-12:15PM–Classes will concentrate on range of motion from head to toe along with lifting hand-held weights and using one’s own body weight to improve stability and strength $5/class or $15/month OR M/W/F11:00–11:45AM $5/class or $20/month (FLEX,S&F,Renew)

TRU Strength M/W/F 6:00AM-6:45 AM This functional strength training class is designed to counter many of the physically adverse effects of aging by improving muscle tone, connective tissue strength, enhancing metabolism, and development of both daily and athletic performance while teaching you proper form & mechanics. $5/class or $25/month (FLEX,S&F,Renew)

TRX®Fit M/W/F 8:00AM–8:45AM–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..$5/class or $25/month OR T/TH 3:00–3:45PM $5/class or $20/month (FLEX,S&F,Renew)

TRX® Fundamentals T/Th 9:00AM-9:45PM–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. $20/month (FLEX, S&F, Renew)

Yoga AM M/W/F 8:00AM-9:30AM–The AM yoga class is a perfect class whether a beginner or advanced yogi. Yoga is a practice, without competition, expectation or judgement. It is for everybody. Modifications for poses will be provided. Learn to manage stress and anxiety by using breath work. You must be able to get up and down from the floor Walk-In. Cash only. $5/class

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Check Before You Go: April Pool Schedule

With temperatures rising, the community pools are sure to become busy. Please refer to the listed recreation pool schedules when planning your pool visit. Swimming is not permitted during scheduled class times, however, swimming is allowed during kids’ hours. This schedule is a guideline for the activity present during certain hours. The pool hours are 4:30 A.M. to 10 P.M. daily.

Recreation Center 1

Monday

Tuesday 10 A.M. to noon - Kids Hours

1 P.M. to 2 P.M. - Swim Club

A MEMBER COMMITTED TO FITNESS

Those who frequent the Fitness Center have probably become familiar with the friendly face of Kathy D. Dyer. Kathy has lived in Leisure World for about 14 years and has been an active gym goer for a good portion of that time span. She visits the Fitness Center nearly everyday in the morning and puts in the work to get to where she wants to be!

Recreation Center 2

Pool

Monday

2 P.M. to 4 P.M. - Water Volleyball

4 P.M. to 6 P.M. - Kids Hours

Wednesday

5 A.M. to 6 A.M - Pool Cleaning

10 A.M. to noon - Kids Hours Noon to 12:45 P.M. - Aquafit Class

1 P.M. to 2 P.M. - Swim Club

4 P.M. to 6 P.M. - Kids Hours

5 A.M. to 6 A.M - Pool Cleaning

10 A.M. to noon - Kids Hours

4 P.M. to 6 P.M. - Kids Hours

Tuesday

10 A.M. to noon - Kids Hours

12:30 P.M to 1:15 P.M. - HydroRider Tu

4 P.M. to 6 P.M. - Kids Hours

Thursday 10 A.M. to noon - Kids Hours

1 P.M. to 2 P.M. - Swim Club

2 P.M. to 4 P.M. - Water Volleyball

4 P.M. to 6 P.M. - Kids Hours

Friday

5 A.M. to 6 A.M - Pool Cleaning

Wednesday

5 A.M. to 6 A.M - Pool Cleaning

10 A.M. to noon - Kids Hours

4 P.M. to 6 P.M. - Kids Hours

Thursday

10 A.M. to noon - Kids Hours

12:30 P.M to 1:15 P.M. - HydroRider Th

4 P.M. to 6 P.M. - Kids Hours

When speaking with Kathy about her commitment to fitness she shared, “ In the last few years I have broken both the bones in my left leg and had a new knee implanted, then earlier this year I was diagnosed with Stenosis of the spine.” She continued to add, “ Due to these events and conditions, and a lot of selfpity eating, I gained almost 60 pounds. Come October, I decided to start feeling better and lose some weight.” Kathy’s persistence is certainly paying off as she says that she’s already halfway to her weight loss goal!

Having been in the Navy for almost 30 years, she has moved around a lot, yet Washington is still home in heart. Kathy says she enjoys the many benefits of the Fitness Center and the various amenities offered in the Leisure World Community, with life this good she

suspects she’ll claim Arizona as home soon enough.

“The first thing I liked, and still like, is the friendliness of my neighbors and the staff at the various facilities I have used. I also feel very secure living here,” she said. Kathy added that “ When I started to use the Fitness Center, I once more found the staff to be very professional and helpful.” Kathy believes the staff at the Fitness Center has helped her find the best workout to achieve her weight loss goals that also accommodates her stenosis. Aside from getting healthy, Kathy’s hobbies include reading often and making large, stained glasses.

10 A.M. to noon - Kids Hours Noon to 12:45 P.M. - Aquafit Class

1 P.M. to 2 P.M. - Swim Club

4 P.M. to 6 P.M. - Kids Hours

Saturday

10 A.M. to noon - Kids Hours

1 P.M. to 2 P.M. - Swim Club

2 P.M. to 4 P.M. - Water Volleyball

Friday

5 A.M. to 6 A.M - Pool Cleaning

10 A.M. to noon - Kids Hours

4 P.M. to 6 P.M. - Kids Hours

Saturday

10 A.M. to noon - Kids Hours

4 P.M. to 6 P.M. - Kids Hours

4 P.M. to 6 P.M. - Kids Hours

Sunday

10 A.M. to noon - Kids Hours

2 P.M. to 4 P.M. - Water Volleyball

4 P.M. to 6 P.M. - Kids Hours

Sunday

10 A.M. to noon - Kids Hours

4 P.M. to 6 P.M. - Kids Hours

Fun fact: Each pool is 25 yards long. 9 laps (round trip) makes a quarter mile!

May 1 will kickstart the 30 days stretch challenge. Participants will meet in the Courtyard at 8:00 A.M. for a morning group stretch, afterwards Stretch Lab will be performing demonstrations in the Ballroom!

This challenge will consist of 30 consecutive days of 10-minute, self-monitored stretching. Upon signing up, participants will receive a packet including various stretches, information on the benefits of daily stretching, weekly motivational intentions, and the May Stretch calendar to track their stretch streak! Tracking of daily stretching is based on an honor system, however, a

Fitness Specialist will follow up through the course of the challenge to track progress and offer aid where needed.

This challenge will begin on May 1 and conclude on May 31. Successfully completed entries will be entered into a raffle for fitness prizes! Raffles will be drawn on June 3, 2024. Challenge entry fee of $10. Registration opens on April 1; challenge packets will be available on April 19.

For more information or to sign up, please contact the Leisure World Aquatic and Athletic Sports Club at: (480) 8320000 ext. 212

The Power of Touch

Kathy D. Dyer using the Step One Recumbent Stepper. (Courtesy Nancy Zielinski)

National Walking Day 2023 is Wednesday, April 5th

Fit in Walking Morning, Noon or Night!

Walking is one of the most versatile forms of exercise, because you can do it just about anytime, anywhere. These tips will help you get your walk on at the right time for you.

General walking tips

If you have not walked distances for some time, you should start slowly. Increase the length and pace of your walk gradually. Here are some tips on how to get started and how to prepare for walking.

• Warm-up activity – start slowly, do a few warm-up exercises, and stretches first. Don’t walk immediately after a big meal.

• Build activity slowly – start with a 20-minute walk then increase gradually. Try to walk at least three times per week.

• Use the correct technique – walk at a steady pace, swing your arms freely and stand as straight as you can. Your feet should step in a rolling action from the heel to the toe.

• Shoes and socks – wear thick comfortable cotton socks. Sensible, comfortable, and lightweight shoes with support are best.

• Weather – wear suitable warm, light clothing in the winter and cool, comfortable clothes in the summer. Don’t forget your sunscreen and hat.

• Water – drink water before and after your walk. Take water with you on your walk, especially in warm weather.

• Cool down – make sure you cool down after a long fast walk. Do a few stretching exercises.

Why is Walking the Most Popular Form of Exercise?

Research has shown that walking at a lively pace at least 150 minutes a week can help you:

• Think better, feel better and sleep better.

• Reduce your risk of serious diseases like heart disease, stroke, diabetes and several types of cancer.

• Improve your blood pressure, blood sugar and blood cholesterol levels.

• Increase your energy and stamina.

• Improve your mental and emotional well-being and reduce risk of depression.

• Improve memory and reduce your risk of dementia.

• Boost bone strength and reduce your risk of osteoporosis.

• Prevent weight gain.

If 150 minutes sounds like a lot, remember that even short activity sessions can be added up over the week to reach this goal. And it’s easy to fit in a few minutes of walking a several times a day.

Having Sleep Apnea Tied to 50% Increased Risk for Memory Issues

The information in this segment is gathered in part by Healthline.

A new study finds people with sleep apnea may have a 50% increased risk of memory or thinking problems. It’s unclear if sleep apnea directly causes cognitive deficits or if the issues with attention and memory are linked to comorbidities. Scientists suspect the intermittent drops in oxygen, blood flow, and neuroinflammation seen in people with sleep apnea may impair cognitive function.

The study, which involved over 4,200 people, found that those with sleep apnea were about 50% more likely to have memory and thinking problems compared to those without sleep apnea. It’s unclear if sleep apnea directly causes cognitive deficits or if the issues with attention and memory are linked to comorbidities. Some scientists suspect the intermittent drops in oxygen, abnormal blood flow, and neuroinflammation seen in people with sleep apnea may impair cognitive function, (PubMed Central, 2024). “The disrupted, poor-quality sleep seen in sleep disorders leads to both acute and chronically worsening changes in the brain,” said Dr. David Merrill, MD, PhD, a geriatric psychiatrist and director of the Pacific Neuroscience Institute’s Pacific Brain Health Center at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA. Merrill was not

involved in the research. The researchers say the findings highlight the importance of early screening to prevent, detect, and treat cognitive impairment in people with sleep apnea.

The link between sleep and our cognitive health

Sleep — specifically, the quality, quantity, and frequency of it — can be both protective and a risk factor for cognitive function, says Merrill. When people regularly get high-quality sleep, their brain health is protected and enhanced as they age. A good night’s sleep allows for the repair and restoration of brain function, according to Merrill. The brain has a specialized cleaning system, known as the glymphatic system, which gets rid of waste that accumulates during the day. The glymphatic system is activated during the deepest stages of sleep, he noted.

Without high-quality sleep, the brain doesn’t get the opportunity to rest and repair. “If sleep is chronically disrupted, this can lead to a number of health issues including headaches, fatigue, and memory loss that worsens over time,” Merrill says.

Does sleep apnea directly cause cognitive impairment?

With sleep apnea, a person intermittently stops breathing during their sleep. There are three types of sleep

apnea: central, obstructive, and complex. With obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the muscles in the back of the throat overly relax, which prevents normal breathing and potentially dangerous drops in oxygenation of the brain, according to Merrill. Sometimes these tissues can block the airway leading to a choking or snorting sound as the body reacts to the lack of air. These sleep interruptions can occur dozens of times an hour, causing some people to be severely sleepdeprived. “Sleep disruptions alone can cause cognitive decline, but the choking episodes also can put a strain on the heart which causes decreased blood flow to the brain,” says Thomas Kilkenny, DO, the director of the Institute of Sleep Medicine at Staten Island University Hospital. Kilkenny was not involved in the research. These physiological events can result in cognitive decline, according to Kilkenny. “Past meta-analysis studies suggest that conditions found in OSA patients consistently are associated with impairments in attention, memory, executive functions, psychomotor functions, and language ability,” Kilkenny said.

Diagnosing and treating sleep disturbances early is crucial. Sleep disturbances can increase the risk of dementia, and inversely, dementia can heighten a person’s risk of impaired sleep. “So, you can end up with sleep worsening memory to the point of dementia,

which then worsens sleep,” Merrill says. The cycle can snowball, which is why it’s crucial to diagnose and treat sleep issues early on, he adds. Ideally, sleep disturbances can be addressed before any symptoms of cognitive decline appear. “The hope is that with improved sleep, we can actually delay the age of onset of dementia,” Merrill says. The use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines can prevent sudden reductions in oxygenation. As a result, this can protect brain function and decrease cognitive decline. According to Kilkenny, using a CPAP device for at least one year has also been shown to improve cognition. “Research studies have shown that even four hours per night using a CPAP device result in significantly less worsening of cognitive decline over time,” Merrill said, noting that there are other solutions for people who can’t wear a CPAP device overnight. There are many steps people can take to improve their sleep, too. Having regular sleep and wake times, being exposed to light in the morning, avoiding stimulants like caffeine in the afternoon, sleeping in a cool, dark room, and avoiding screen time at night can improve sleep duration and quality. “It’s crucial to use all available strategies to treat sleep symptoms to alleviate dementia symptoms,” says Merrill, and “that includes all the intuitive, but often difficult to achieve, elements of sleep hygiene.”

Why Walking, Yoga, and Strength Training May Help Ease Depression

The information in this segment is gathered in part by Healthline.

A review of 218 scientific trials has found that walking, jogging, yoga, and strength training may be the most effective exercises for relieving symptoms of depression. The more vigorous the exercise, the greater the mental health benefits are likely to be. Experts say this is likely due to the release of feel-good hormones, engagement in a routine, and the social interaction exercise often provides. It can be difficult to exercise when you’re depressed, so experts recommend starting slow and finding something you enjoy.

The research published in The BMJ found that these exercises were effective at reducing depression when used alone or alongside established treatments such as psychotherapy and medication. Furthermore, the results suggest that, while low-intensity exercise is beneficial, the more vigorous the activity, the greater the benefits are likely to be. To assess the existing data, the study authors reviewed 218 relevant trials involving 14,170 participants that compared exercise as a treatment for depression with established treatments, like antidepressants and cognitive behavioral therapy. Moderate reductions in depression were found in walking or jogging, yoga, strength training, mixed aerobic exercises, and tai chi or qi gong. Moderate effects were also found when exercise was combined with SSRI antidepressants or aerobic exercise was combined with psychotherapy, which suggests that exercise could provide added benefit alongside these established treatments. While the authors acknowledge that the quality of evidence is low and very few trials monitored participants for one year or more, they say the results suggest that these forms of exercise “could be considered alongside psychotherapy and drugs as core treatments for depression.” They note that a combination of social interaction, mindfulness, and immersion in green spaces may help explain the positive effects.

The link between exercise and mental health

Clinical psychologist Charlotte Russell, who was not involved in the study, isn’t surprised by these findings, and says there are likely several mechanisms that explain the effect exercise has on mood. One of these is the impact of

neurochemicals, including dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins, which are released when we exercise. Serotonin stabilizes mood, dopamine contributes to feelings of happiness, and endorphins can provide a natural high. Additionally, Russell says exercise can provide a sense of meaning and engagement in routine. There is often a social element as well, and all of these factors can positively influence our mental health. “Building exercise into your routine also breaks the cycle of worsening mood and decreased activity that we commonly see in depression,” Russell adds. “When we are inactive and not using our body, this can contribute to a sense of sluggishness and low motivation, which can quickly lead to a downward spiral. Regular exercise breaks this and maintains a sense of wellbeing,” she explains.

How different kinds of exercise can affect depression.

You might be wondering why walking, jogging, yoga, and strength training appear to be particularly effective at relieving symptoms of depression. With walking and jogging, Russell says the benefits may lie in the fact that these exercises are often done outside. “This typically offers a feeling of connection

with nature, and we know that this can be beneficial for us psychologically,” she explains. Meanwhile, Yoga teaches you to focus on your breathing, something Russell says can lessen feelings of anxiety and create an awareness of our internal state. “The latter is a skill that can be very beneficial in terms of managing difficult thoughts and feelings,” she notes. What about the benefits of strength training?

Russell says strength training can help you feel stronger in your body and allow you to complete everyday tasks more easily. “This has a protective effect on our sense of self and mood,” she notes. Why does vigorous exercise seem to be best?

Clinical hypnotherapist and wellness coach Geraldine Joaquim, who was not involved in the study, says the more vigorous the exercise, the more you’ll feel those high-achievement hormones, which can have a huge internal effect. But, she says, taking things at your own pace is more important.

How to safely get started with a new exercise routine.

If you live with depression, it isn’t always easy to find your get-up-and-go. “It takes more effort to move forward when you’re depressed because you’re on an uphill battle to create hormonal

activity,” Joaquim explains. “That’s why it’s important to start where you are and build slowly. That might mean simply putting trainers on and walking to the end of your garden. Doing it again. And again. Then expanding, going to the end of the road, for example.” By working slowly and being kind to yourself, Joaquim says you are gently promoting the production and release of hormones like serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin that make you feel good. Joaquim advises aiming for around 80% of your capacity rather than going all out and exhausting yourself if you’re not sure how much is too much when you’re exercising. “Notice what’s happening in your body as you move, enjoy the feelings of stretching muscles, deep breathing, and feeling strong – and remember, nothing is set in stone. You can change what you’re doing at any time,” she notes. Meanwhile, Russell points out that many gyms and fitness studios offer classes and exercise courses that are suitable for beginners. “Choosing this option can be reassuring for many as everyone will be in a similar situation,” she says. “However, if an in-person class seems too daunting, start with an online class to build your confidence.”

By Dan Yoder Head Golf Professional

Putting is often referred to as the “game within the game” in golf, and for good reason. A solid putting performance can make or break a round, regardless of how well you strike the ball from tee to green. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned golfer looking to shave strokes off your scorecard, here are five key strategies to enhance your putting prowess:

1. Develop a Consistent Putting Routine. Establishing a reliable pre-shot routine can instill confidence and consistency in your putting stroke. Begin by visualizing the intended line and pace of your putt. Take a few practice strokes to gauge the distance and feel of the putt. Address the ball with a square putter face and align your body parallel to the intended target line. Maintain a steady tempo throughout your stroke, focusing on a smooth acceleration through impact. Consistency in your routine breeds confidence under pressure, leading to more successful putts.

2. Master Distance Control: Effective distance control is crucial for sinking putts consistently. Develop a keen sense of touch by practicing various

Mastering the Green 5 Ways to Improve Your Putting Game

length putts on the practice green. Experiment with different backswing lengths to control the distance of your putts, focusing on maintaining a smooth rhythm. Pay attention to the speed of the greens, as faster greens require a shorter backswing to control distance, while slower greens may necessitate a longer backswing. Fine-tuning your distance control will lead to fewer three-putts and more one-putt greens.

3. Improve Alignment and Aim: Proper alignment is paramount for sinking putts with accuracy. Before addressing the ball, ensure your putter face is square to the intended target line. Utilize alignment aids such as a line on the ball or a putter with alignment markings to ensure proper setup. Experiment with different aiming techniques, such as the “spot putting” method, where you focus on a specific spot a few inches in front of your ball to align your putt. Consistently aligning your putts correctly will increase your chances of starting the ball on the intended line.

4. Embrace Visualization and Feel: Putting is as much a mental game as it is physical. Cultivate a strong mental game by visualizing successful putts before executing your stroke. Picture

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By: Lisa Cornelius (Assistant Golf Professional)

The chip and pitch shot are similar, with the pitch being approximately 10-15 yards short of the green and the chip shot is generally greenside. As I will explain, the technique is the same for a chip or pitch with the same fundamentals followed. There’s nothing more frustrating than being just short of the green in a respectable number of strokes and then taking three to four more strokes to finish out the hole! Statistically, the short game is 57% of your score. Based solely on feedback, I can honestly say that most people do not spend enough quality time practicing their short game. A few reasons why are:

1) Do not know what to practice, 2) How to fix something that is not working and 3) It’s boring! Hopefully this segment will give you some insight and clarity to help save some strokes around the green!

Fear of the shot because of uncertainty

the ball rolling along your intended line and dropping into the cup. Trust your instincts and feel the putt rather than overthinking mechanics. Develop a deep understanding of the slope and break of the green by studying the contours and visualizing the ball’s path. Embracing visualization and feeling will enhance your confidence and decision-making on the greens.

5. Practice with Purpose: Consistent practice is key to improving your putting skills. Dedicate focused practice sessions to various aspects of putting, including distance control, alignment, and visualization. Incorporate drills such as gate drills, where you place two tees or

Chip and Pitch Shot

is the biggest contributor to a poor chip or pitch. Because of this, deceleration in the stroke will cause a non-rhythmic type of motion resulting in a flubbed/chunk type of shot or a skulled shot shooting across the green. To help cure this, I recommend standing with your feet

closer together, releasing the tension in your shoulders, arms and hands and let the club swing in a rhythmic, pendulum type of motion. Like a pendulum, the club should move back and through at a consistent pace, as we sweep through the ball, the club head should always finish

alignment rods to create a gate for your putter to pass through, promoting a square stroke. Experiment with different putting grips and stances to find what works best for you. Practice with purpose and intentionality to reinforce good habits and eliminate weaknesses in your putting game. By implementing these five strategies into your practice routine, you’ll develop the skills and confidence needed to become a better putter. Remember, putting is a skill that can always be refined and improved with dedicated practice and a positive mindset. So, head to the practice green, work on your putting game, and watch your scores drop with each successful putt.

past the ball and in line with the hole or target.

Keep in mind, the wider your stance (shoulder width) the tendency is to take the club too far back and then decelerate at the ball. The club basically gets stuck at the ball and does not sweep through it because we are afraid of hitting it too far. This is where your inconsistency comes from, resulting in added strokes. Practicing and practicing the right thing helps develop trust and consistency. Keep your motion free flowing and relaxed, allow yourself to feel the clubhead and feel it sweeping through the ball. Your shots will become more accurate, and your inconsistencies limited!

Always keep small goals in mind and if we can eliminate just one or two strokes per hole, our total score will begin to drop drastically! Golf is a great game and can be played for many more years to come! Breathe, release your tension and just let it happen!

GOLF CLUBS

Coyote Run Women’s Golf League

Submitted by Nancy Will

The CRWGA Chicks with Sticks and “Chips” Viva Las Vegas Invitational was held February 13 and yes, Elvis was in the house! This year’s event was chaired by Leslie Goff and Cathy Dalhed who did an outstanding job putting it all together with help from their various committees - it takes a village! Highlights were “Buy a Guy” power hitters on Hole 4, “Shot Ski” on Hole 16, mulligans and magic putts, fashion show held during brunch and a fantastic dinner following play. Thank you to all the CRWGA members who worked to make this a memorable event.

Results were as follows:

Flight 1: Lehrkind/Duke (1st), Amberson/Fettis; Goff/Cummings (T2nd), Helgerson/Christensen (4th)

Flight 2: Daley/Ray (1st), Vancers/ Anderes (2nd), Sheerin/Maby (3rd), Dunitz/Madge (4th)

Flight 3: Flanders/Rocco; Montgomery/ Reed (T1st), Godfrey/Keller (3rd), Shafer/Brown (4th)

Flight 4: Caves/Adams; Guerierre/

Rieder; Zaharichuk/Burchill (T1st), Jonasen/Carlson (4th)

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

Submitted by: Don Paulson

This month, we held our Member/Member tournament. Congratulations to the winners, Greg Peterka and Jack Stockton. New members are always welcome. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Joe Vitetta - 2013joeyv@gmail.com

February League Play Results

February 5, 2024 – (Total Team Net)

1st Place at 261 – John Fleming, Dave Babb, Bill Dalling, Greg Peterka

2nd Place at 266 – Bill Funke, Denny McKay, Jim Gardin, Rich Gamble

3rd Place at 268 (Playoff) – Ben Boss, Ken Steele, Cliff Draper, Dean Gray

4th Place at 268 – Kevin Bishop, Virgil Knapke, Wayne Richert, Bruce Rodabaugh

5th Place at 270 (Playoff) – Shane Budvarson, John Mullen, Don Paulson, Tomy Mitchell

February 12 & 19, 2024 – Member/Member Tournament

1st Place at 97.5 – Greg Peterka, Jack Stockton

2nd Place at 105 – Doug Atnip, Ben Boss

3rd Place at 106 – Bob VanScoy, Ken Steele

4th Place at 107 – John Mullen, John Fleming

5th Place at 107.5 – Cliff Draper, Vern Monson

6th Place at 108 – Bill Dalling, Bob Strief

7th Place at 109.5 – Rich Mann, Dave Babb

8th Place at 111 – John Erickson, Greg Holl

9th Place at 112 – Bill Funke, Dean Gray

10th Place at 113.5 – Bill Klepacki, Bruce Rodabaugh

February 26, 2024 – (2 Net)

1st Place at 101 – Bill Funke, Ken Dryden, Cliff Draper, Bruce Rodabaugh

2nd Place at 106 – Shane Budvarson, Doug Atnip, Jim Gardin, Wayne Dixon

3rd Place at 107 – Greg Holl, Bill Klepacki, Don Steffan, Tim Bauer

4th Place at 109 – Dale Smith, Denny McKay, Herb Fish, Larry Bowers, Kevin Bishop, John Mullen, Wayne Richert, Bob Richey

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

Submitted by: Don Paulson

This month, we held our Member/ Member tournament. Congratulations to the winners, Bill Dalling, and Robert Strief. New members are always welcome. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Joe Vitetta - 2013joeyv@gmail.com

February League Play Results

February 1, 2024 (Total Team Net)

1st Place at 131 – Kevin Bishop, Denny McKay, John Erickson, Bruce Rodabaugh

2nd Place at 135 – Bill Funke, Robert Hoyt, Dean Gray, Tim Bauer

3rd Place at 140– Greg Holl, John Dailey, Don Butler, Wayne Seiffert

4th Place at 144 – Shane Budvarson, Bill Dalling, Roger Dillon, Rich Gamble

5th Place at 145 – Dan Dehne, Herb Fish, Jim Nell, Earl Hanson

February 8, 2024 – (2 Net)

1st Place at 50 – Bill Funke, Don Paulson, Larry Bowers, Bruce Rodabaugh

2nd Place at 53 – Dave Babb, Wayne Richert, Randy Manikel, Jim Nell

3rd Place at 55 (Playoff) – Bill Funke (BD), Robert Hoyt, Tim Bauer, Bruce Rodabaugh (BD)

4th Place at 55 – Rich Mann, Bill Dalling, Mike Anderson, Rich Gamble (BD)

February 15 & 22, 2022 – Member/Member Tournament

1st Place at 51.5 – Bill Dalling, Robert Strief

2nd Place at 52 – Mark Herrick, Rich Gamble

3rd Place at 54 – Shane Budvarson, Kevin Bishop

4th Place at 54.5 – Roger Dillon, Geno Wincek

5th Place (Tie) at 55 – John Daily, Butch Lang

Ben Boss, Larry Bowers

7th Place at 55.5 – Bill Klepacki, Kent Reimann

8th Place at 56 – Jim Gardin, Larry Schmitt

February 29, 2024 – (1 Net Odd / 2 Net Even)

1st Place at 36 – Robert Strief, Wayne Richert, Terry Morgan, Earl Hanson

2nd Place Tie at 37 – Dan Dehne, Bill Klepacki, Roger Dillon, Larry Miller

2nd Place Tie at 37 – Dave Babb, Denny McKay, Larry Bowers, Mike Anderson

4th Place Tie at 39 – Rich Mann, Robert Hoyt, Don Butler, Jack Dechellis

5th Place Tie at 39 – Ted Jackson (BD), Gino Vitetta, Joel Westphal, Gary Byrd

Heron Lake Women’s 18-Hole Golf Club

Submitted by Nita Calow

It looks like the weather may be taking a turn for the better. We wish to honor the winners of our recent Club Championship Mary Hayes and winner of the Presidents Cup Ruth Ann Atnip. We were unable to get pictures in time for the last edition. The following games were played this month.

Club Championship/President’s Cup February 16 and 23

Club Champion: Mary Hayes

President’s Cup: Ruth Ann Atnip

Flight 1

Tie for 1st Place: Shelly Burnett, Joann Weiss

Tie for 2nd Place: Sandy Jerstad, Anita Neustadt

Flight 2

1st Place: Penny Dixon

2nd Place: Bonnie Franke

3rd Place: Patti Flanders

Flight 3

1st Place: Nita Calow

2nd Place: Sue Sorensen

Tie for 3rd Place: Dianne Decker, Maria Young

March 2 2 Net on Par 3’s, 1 Net on Par 4’s and 5

1st Place: Connie Richert, Sandy Jerstad, Darlene Baran, Nita Calow (blind)

The CRWGA Chicks with Sticks and “Chips” Viva Las Vegas Invitational brought in the high rollers

CRWGA Ladies partake in “Shot Ski" on hole 4.

2nd Place: Nita Calow, Bonnie Franke, Judy Dunitz, Ruth Ann Atnip

3rd Place: Sue Sorenson, Joanne Weiss, Maria Young, Bonnie Franke (blind)

4th Place: Kathie Renpenning, Diane Gaudet, Debra DeVault, Debbie Beardsworth

5th Place: Anita Neustadt, Penny Dixon, Dianne Decker, Kathie Renpenning (blind)

March 9 Roll the Dice

1st Place: Jackie Spencer, Diane Gaudet, Sue Kolankowski, Jean Nigbur

2nd Place: Debra DeVault, Penny Dixon, Peggy Hurd, Trish Bowers

Heron Lakes

Ladies 9 Hole League

Submitted by Mary Paulson

February was a great month of golf for the Heron Lakes Ladies 9 Hole League. On February 15th, Heron Lakes Women’s 18 Hole Golf Club hosted our league for the annual Valentine’s party. It was a great day for golf, friendship and good food.

On February 20 and 27, we had the league’s Combined Championship Tournament. Congratulations to Betty Horner the Club Champion and Peggy Babby the President’s Cup champion. Also, congratulations to all the winners in their Flights. (determined by handicap.)

February Golf Results

February 6, 2024 (2 Net)

1st Place at 58 - Jan Rydalch, Sharon Maclachlan, Punk Salberg, Marilyn Weber

2nd Place at 60 - Judy Dubois, Nancy Farrell, Karen Jacoby, Cheryle Wenck, Sandy Brayton, Lois Stockton, Bev Dillin, Sue Paitel (Blind Draw)

4th Place at 61 -Jan Wahl, Sherry Hurd, Kay Anderson, Sue Paitel

February 13, 2023 (Scramble)

1st Place at 18.5 - Carla Wizniak, Isla Law, Sheri Chrouser, Sandy Brayton, Ginny Hoyt, Jane Cox, Terri Goade, Jan Rydalch, Sharon Maclachlan, Mary Paulson

4th Place at 19.25 - Pam Schmitt, Marsha Dalling, Sharon Cziok, Peggy Babb

February 20 & 27 (Combined Championship Tournament)

GOLF CLUBS

Club Champion - Betty Horner President’s Cup - Peggy Babb

1st Flight

1st Place - Janice Funke

2nd Place - Dorothy Kemp

3rd Place – Anne Manikel

2nd Flight

1st Place - Cheryle Wenck

2nd Place - Kay Richey

3rd Place - Pam Schmitt

3rd Flight

1st Place - Bev Dillon

2nd Place - Jane Cox

3rd Place - Connie Richert, Sharon Maclachlan

4th Flight

1st Place - Susan Paitel, Sheri Chrouser

3rd Place – Pat Connelly

Heron Lakes

Donut League

Submitted by Gwen Johnson We’ve been having some strange weather, but our golfers still come out for golf, donuts and coffee. With so many golfers we play both the front and back nine.

February 21 results of Front nine:

1st place at 22 Rich and Becky Gamble, Doug and Ruth Atnip.

2nd place at 26 (tie) Joe Hebert, Jane Cox, Bob and Kay Richey.

3rd place at 26 (tie) Wayne and Connie Richert, Les and Jan Wahl.

February 21 results of Back nine:

1st place at 21 Dave and Peggy Babb. Barr and Pat Connelly.

2nd place at 22 Dennis McKay, Arlene Rexine, John Dailey, Jerry Rexine.

3rd place at 23 Randy and Anne Manikel, Geno and Pam Schmitt.

4th place at 24 Mike an Lori Maliske, Gino Vitetta, Sue Ford.

February 28 results of Front nine:

1st place at 92 Jack and Lois Stockton, Doug and Ruth Anne Atnip.

2nd place at 93 Ben Boss, Marcia Steele, Bill and Janice Funke.

3rd place at 94 Wayne and Connie Richert, Wayne and Penny Dixon.

February 28 results Back nine:

1st place at 82 Larry and Pam Schmitt, Mary Bell, Lynn Peters.

2nd place at 85 Roger and Bev Dillon, Dennis McKay, John Dailey.

3rd place at 87 Vince and Betty Horner, Dave and Peggy Babb.

4th place at 89 (BD) Dan Dehne, Sue Ford, Mike and Lori Malse

March 6 results of Front nine:

1st place at 30 Wayne and Connie Richert, Zane and Bonnie

2nd place at 31 (tie) Ben Boss, Don and Mary Paulson

2nd place at 31 (tie) Roger and Bev Dillon, Jack and Lois

March 6 results of Back nine:

1st place at 29 Jerry Rexine, John Dailey, Larry and Sherry Hurd.

2nd place at 30 Joe Hebert, Jane Cox, George and Sheri Chrouser.

3rd place at 31 Kent and Cheryle Wenck, Larry and Pam Schmitt.

4th place at 32 (tie) Mike and Kay Anderson, Randy and Anne

4th place at 32 (tie) Dan Dehne, Judy Dubois, Harold Jensen, Nancy Farrell.

4th place at 32 (tie) Robert and Minde Steief, Barr and Pat

Gwen Johnson 602-689-3640

Heron

On the Move

CLUBS

This month the GATHER group toured Ernie Adams' dwarf car museum, full of precisely scaled replica cars from the 30s through the 60s. GATHER in

Alzheimer’s/Dementia/ Parkinson’s Support Group

Submitted by Sonia Discher

Have you noticed changes in your loved one? Are they starting to walk slower and drag behind you instead of walking with you? Are they hesitating during activities that they are normally quite comfortable with? Are they struggling with everyday tasks? These might be indications that something is going on. If you feel unsure or would like some support with your feelings/ concerns, our Leisure World Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group is what you are looking for.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Feeling like it is challenge after challenge? If you are caring for or are concerned about someone with Alzheimer’s disease or any other form of dementia, our Leisure World Alzheimer/ Dementia Support Group is what you are looking for.

We are a caring group that has similar circumstances that offer information, understanding, and support, providing useful techniques and experiences to help relieve the frustrations you may be experiencing. The more you understand how the disease progresses and how it can affect you and your loved one, the better you will be able to cope. A support group is invaluable in this difficult endeavor.

We meet every third Wednesday of each month throughout the year at 10:00 a.m. in the Queen Card Room in Rec. 1. Please mark your calendars and join us.

We also have handouts from the Banner Alzheimer’s and Barrow Neurological Institute, which offer helpful information.

We look forward to seeing you and any friends who are caregivers. All information shared during our meetings remains in the room. You are not alone! For more information, please contact Vickie Noble at 480369-1466 (vicnal7@gmail.com).

American Association of University Women East Mesa Branch

Submitted by Molly Brenza

The next meeting of the East Mesa Branch of the AAUW is on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in the clubroom in Rec 1. This will be the last General meeting of the 2023-2024 season. Monthly meetings will resume in November 2024. There will not be a featured speaker at this April meeting as there will be the installation of officers and a potluck luncheon. Members will be notified of the time of the meeting.

The AAUW meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM in the Rec. 1 Clubroom from November through April. Several interest groups continue to meet through the summer depending on the participants. There will be the annual Welcome Ice Cream Social in October 2024.

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

Democrat Club

Submitted by Val Wendt GREETINGS LEISURE WORLD NEIGHBORS!

We are so pumped about the March meeting, as Congressman Stanton was well received. We had inspiring exchanges between Greg Stanton and our members. We thank all who took the time to join us on a Saturday at midday. In April we have several guest speakers coming. Here is the list of candidates:

JONATHON HILL, candidate for Arizona Corporation Commission.

YLENIA AGUILAR, candidate for Arizona Corporation Commission.

ROBERT DOYLE, candidate for Arizona House of Representatives.

TYLER KAMP, Maricopa City Sheriff, Democratic candidate.

We have rescheduled Congressman Stanton for SATURDAY, April 13th, at @12:45 in the PIMA HOPI ROOM. Please arrive on time, the meeting will begin promptly at 1:00 pm.

Our club continues to grow. We have time to socialize after meetings end. (after 2:00) We hope to meet more of our neighbors in April. Please enjoy our heavenly March weather!

Gather Group

Submitted by George Miller

This month the GATHER group had a tour to see a true artist and his work as we visited Ernie Adams dwarf car museum. Ernie started his artwork when he was round and used old refrigerators as his material for his first car. Ernie has now mastered the art of making drivable miniature cars from the 30s thru the 60s painstakingly making dies and getting precise measurement so he can form the cars to the full sized details and class. This is surely a museum that should be on anyone’s bucket list if you are into detail and appreciate the time and effort Ernie has put into each of his collection. These are street legal and allowed to drive on our road able to reach speed over 80 mph. Being 6 feet tall I had no trouble sitting in the car with plenty of leg room.

At 83 years old he is slowing down and has no plans for any new projects, just finishing up the ones in progress, but if I know him, he will not be able to sit still, and new ideas will be calling him.

Please watch the post for other events that will come up and join us in the future.

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 guests, to see how we do it, and have your questions answered. Our concept is to exchange ideas with others and to learn more about investing in the stock market. We 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 April 18, 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, at 808-497-8109. You can call, text, or email Alan at johnalanforbes@ yahoo.com. You can also just come to the meeting on April 18th.

Leisure World Christian Fellowship Bible Study

Submitted by Mary Louise Hendricksen

The Christian Fellowship Bible Study will continue to meet on Thursdays in April from 9:30 – 11:00 A.M. in the Theater. We welcome you to join us as we continue an in-depth study of the Books of I, II, III John, and Jude. All study materials are provided. B Y O B- Bring Your Own Bible. On ursday, April 25 we will meet for our Bible Study at 9:30 A.M. in the Lakeside Clubhouse with a Potluck to follow immediately after. This will conclude the season of Bible Studies until November 2024. However, we plan to again show Christian movies this summer in the Theater on Thursdays at 9:30 A.M. so be sure to check the LW Post for weekly announcements.

We are privileged again this year to sponsor the East Valley Chorale in concert at Rec 2 on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 4 P.M. A freewill offering will be taken. Be sure to mark your calendars and plan to join us. For questions, please contact Mary Louise Hendricksen Manor 823. Phone 480-832-2507

Leisure World Community Theatre

Submitted by M.E. doValle, Secretary, Graphic Art by Linda Weinstock

Well, this season’s performances have concluded. We are so grateful for the turnout for our plays. Our

audiences spur us on to perform to the best of our ability. You are a key element in making our show a success!

You also helped us raise money so we can share our proceeds with the Leisure World Foundation. We are proud to announce that we will present the Foundation with a $1,500 donation.

Were any of you bit by the theater bug? Our performance’s success depends on not only those on stage but also those behind the scenes. A show could not go on without those folks who do make-up, hair, lighting, sound, prompting, stage control, prop handling, and of course ticket sales, and catering. We are also always interested in bringing in more actors.

Are any of these roles attractive to you? If so, please join us for our monthly meetings. They are held every third Wednesday of the month, October through April, in the Rec 1 Club Room at noon. Join us for fun and laughter. We are always ready to welcome new members. You can contact any members you may know for more information.

A special shout-out goes to Molly Short, Steven Annunciato, Sarah Martin, and Linda Weinstock for creating an outstanding venue for promoting our presentation. A big thank you to REMAX for providing us with the programs as well as those companies that supported our endeavor.

As our season ends, we would like to extend our thanks once again for your support and hope you have a safe and wonderful summer.

Leisure World Investment Club: (Aka) Green Bananas

Learn how to protect and build your nest egg! Learn about investing alternatives, discuss market conditions, discover fresh ideas for your retirement portfolio, bounce ideas/tips off others, and experience an entertaining and social way to protect and build your retirement resources.

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. A minimum investment of $300/year is required. Our current membership roster has enjoyed

an average 14.3% annual return on their investment since joining the club while continually gaining new investing insights.

Every meeting (excluding June -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.

We meet in the Theater and via ZOOM at 1 P.M. the second Wednesday of each month October through May (April 10 this month) and as needed over the summer.

For more information contact Frank Jacoby at 248535-5456 or frankjacoby4@gmail.com

L.W. PEO Group

The next meeting of the Leisure World PEO group is planned for Friday, April 5 in the Club Room. April’s meeting will be our last meeting for the season and will be a salad luncheon. Our meeting will begin at 10 AM, and the luncheon will be at 11 AM. (Note the change in time!)

At our March meeting, we installed officers for the upcoming year – President, Janice Dill; VicePresident, Eunice Ketterling; Secretary, Marta Troutman; Treasurer, Galene Sobolik; Chaplain, Vaudine Maddux; Guard, Sherry Hurd. In addition, we had a presentation by Teresa Kalloch, who is the coordinator of the Community College Initiative for International Education at Mesa Community College. Four international students spoke of their experiences, and we thoroughly enjoyed the presentation.

Our next book club will be on April 24th from 3:30 –5:00 at the home of Pat Cuendet – Manor 156. Marta Troutman will lead the discussion of Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty.

All PEOs living in Leisure World are invited to attend. We would love for you to join us. Janice Dill will be happy to answer any questions you might have about the Group. Her phone number is 920-860-0638.

Photo Club Announces the Winners for a “Night at the Museum”

Submitted by Bob Bennett

As previously published, the LW Photography Club held their second annual “Themed Scavenger Hunt” at the Gilbert Historical Museum on January 27th. The theme was “Night at the Museum.” The results of that event are now available:

Winners by Target:

#1 Communications: Dan Jorgenson

#2 Farm Life: Walt Pinkus

#3 Fire & Police: Steve Hazelton

#4 Home Life: Steve Hazelton

#5 Laundry: Debra Rosin

#6 Military Life: Kathy Kane

#7 Music Maker: Debra Rosin

#8 Round & Round: Butch Douthit

#9 Sew Me a River: Mike Kane

#10 Three R’s: Jeanne Fluhrer

Winners by Group (10 Targets): Honorable Mention: Steve Hazelton

3rd Place: Paula Moore

2nd Place: Connie Lehrke

1st Place Grand Prize Winner: Debra Rosin –Awarded the Easter Island Retro Style Roman Moai Head Sculpture

Congratulations to all our winners and heartfelt thanks to all who participated and made this “themed scavenger hunt” a real success. To watch the video featuring these results and the efforts of all our participants, please go to https://youtu.be/DWT8J3QXZaQ. What will next year bring? Stay tuned!

For more information on the Leisure World Photography Club, please visit https://www. lwphoto.club/ or scan the QR code.

Clubs continue on C4

As this article went to press, but the announcement of winners will be via the club’s website and on the LW Post. Even better, a video will be produced to memorialize the event and it will be available on the club’s website and announcement on the LW Post.

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/

Leisure World Shalom Group

Submitted by Neesa Galanti

The Shalom Group meets on the 3rd Sunday evening of each month in the Rec 1 Club Room.

Dues are only $15 a year. Meetings are held from October through May. During the summer, potlucks are planned as well as out to lunch days, movies, and other activities of interest.

We welcome anyone with an interest in Judaism to join our group. We are mainly a social group with an emphasis on Jewish holidays and culture. As Spring will soon be upon us, we are preparing for our Passover Seder which will take place on the evening of Tuesday, April 23.

The Seder will be catered by Arizona Premier Catering and the members of the Shalom Group.

The cost is $25 per person. Reservations can be made by calling Leslie at 425-221-1956. Reservations and payment must be received by April 17.

Please call Neesa at 206-356-2727 with any questions you may have about the Shalom Group, its activities, or the upcoming Seder.

Minnesota Club

Minnesota Club is already gearing up for next winter season!

CLUBS

This is a “Heads-up to let everyone know that MN Club events will be held during November of ’24 and January and March of ‘25. Watch for announcements in the LW News, the Clubs and Games Section.

See you next “Winter”!

If there are any questions or ideas for events, call Linda Pratt (612) 715-3171 or Julie Shaughnessy (612) 867-6750.

Republican Club

Submitted by Diane Andersen

The club meeting will be called to order on Monday, April 15, 2024, at 7:00 pm. It will be held in the Hopi/ Pima at Recreation 2.

The April speaker slate is impressive with Corporation Commissioner candidate Rachel Walden who also currently sits on the Mesa School Board, Michelle Ugenti-Rita who is seeking the County Supervisor position for our district and Rene Lopez a highly qualified candidate for Corporation Commission. Our events are always packed with education. Several of our other fine candidates who are vying for spots in the upcoming election will be in attendance.

Membership dues are $5 per year per person. It is not mandatory to join the club or be a member of the Republican party to be a part of the group. Meetings are not only for education but for fellowship as well.

If you are new to Arizona or have moved within the state and need to update your voter registration, please call the number below.

In the event you are conservative-minded and would like to become politically active you are encouraged to contact Diane Andersen at (480)395-5515 or azpatriot13@gmail.com for more information.

SOLO: Stepping Out-Lively Outlook

Leisure World’s Singles Group

April 2, Tuesday, Breakfast, Cafe, Rec. 2, 8 A.M. April 3, Wed., Newspaper Launch, free Ballroom,

April 3, Trivia, 6 P.M., Rec. 2, $2. *LW

April 5, First Friday Fish Fry, Cafe, Rec. 2, 5 P.M., * Cafe

April 5, Friday, LW Dive-In Movie, Rec. 1, Pool *LW

April 8, Monday, Lunch, Cafe, Rec. 2, 11 A.M.

April 9, Tuesday, Breakfast, Cafe, Rec. 2, 8 A.M.

April 9, Tuesday, LW Courtyard Concert, Free, 7 P.M., *LW

April 11, Thursday, LW Dance, “Johnny K and Kompany” *LW

April 16, Tuesday, Breakfast, Cafe, Rec. 2, 8 A.M.

April 17, Wed. Trivia, 6 P.M., Rec. 2, $2. *LW

April 18, Third Thursday, SOLO POTLUCK 5 P.M., Club Room, Rec. 1, Bring a dish to share and $3. for expenses

April 23, Tuesday, Breakfast, Cafe, 8 A.M. Rec. 2,

April 29, Monday, Polish Poker, Rec. 1, Club Room, 6 P.M., $3.00

April 30, Breakfast, Cafe, Rec. 2, 8 A.M.

*Reservations Cafe 480-431-1826 (prefer you go in to make a reservation)

*Reservations Leisure World Rec. 480-832-0000x8

*Reservations Barbara 309-215-7203

Sonoran Desert Garden Club

In February and March, Water-Wise programs are offered in all the surrounding cities to learn about water priorities. We are currently at the level of Tier 1 which is education and awareness of the measurements in the lakes that feed our community’s water. This tier is a voluntary reduction. Learning how it all works, we hope that we will never need to reach those levels where our water is rationed for landscaping. We learn that using plants that are native to our area is much “wiser” than planting those trees and bushes that were fine for our water use 20-30 years ago but as weather patterns change no longer work as we prepare for a dryer future. Our garden club sponsored a speaker to teach new ways of caring for their “green assets” (plants, trees, and grass) and ways to extend water usage by watering properly and pruning for the plant’s health. If you want to learn more about Sonoran Desert Garden Club come to our monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month @ 4:30 P.M. held in the theatre in Rec 1. April is our membership meeting and we discuss plans for the next year including guest speakers, field trips, and hands-on workshops.

Clubs continue from C3

Photo Credit Silvia Fang

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, 479-715-5826

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.

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 semiannual 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.

Leisure World Art Association

The Art Association will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 2nd at 3:00 pm. The Board Meeting will be one hour prior at 3:00 pm.

We had a very successful Spring Art Show in March. The show was attended by over 1,000 guests. We had 45 artists participate. Art on display included 82 fine art paintings, 66 photographs, and 54 3D artworks. Congratulations to all the winners. A list is posted in the Art Studio.

We hosted a luncheon honoring our volunteers including our teachers. You are very much appreciated. In April we will be offering a fun collage class. We will be offering additional classes this season. Sign up for classes in the Art Studio. Watch the bulletin board for announcements. All class sizes are limited, and the cost is dependent on the instructor.

In addition to classes, we will be having a casual open studio on 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.

LW Quilters April 2024

Submitted by: Carol Stickling

Welcome Spring! Our quilt sale at the Arts and Craft Show was a big success. Thank you to all who volunteered to help at the sale. The following week we celebrated with a luncheon and our general meeting.

We have had a very productive year with many new projects from all our members. Our membership has grown by almost 20 new members. Creativity is overflowing. We love our new room. Thank you to all who made this happen.

Our group does not meet during the summer, so our last meeting is scheduled for the last Thursday in May. We start meeting again in September. We meet on Thursday mornings from 9:00 to 11:30 in the Fiber Arts Studio.

For more information, please call Judy Kauth at 757651-5648 or Carol Stickling at 847-951-3637.

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

We had a very successful Arts and Crafts Fair last month and appreciate all of the contributions from Club members which helps fund the Club activities.

Pillowcase Dress Club

Thank you to all the women who sewed pillows cases dresses and shorts this season. Also, for all the donations that we received and the ladies who took dresses for missionaries taking mission trips. Joan and I will be back again next fall. Carolyn Lowy will have keys to the cupboards if you need material to sew dresses while we are back up north. Give her a call and she will help you get supplies Darlene Footh. 701-339-8491 and Joan Bishoff 701-200-8917

Monday Morning Twiddlers and Friday Morning Embroiderers, Crocheters and Knitters

Submitted by Carolin Lowy

Please join the LW Art Association. Membership forms can be found on the counter in the Art Studio and membership is $20 per year.

LW Woodworking

Jewelry and Lapidary 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. Come into the shop to see examples of these products. The cost of each class is determined by the instructor We supply the necessary tools and supplies required for your project.

All of the jewelry in our display case is for sale and has been hand-crafted by members of the jewelry club. Come take a look and get inspired!

The next general meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 7 pm in the jewelry/lapidary shop. All interested residents are invited to join us.

The Leisure World Woodshop is open and active. All LW residents are welcome to join. For only $20 per year, all members may use the many machines and power tools available in the shop. The shop is located near the basketball court.

The club is sponsoring classes in pen making, bowl making, wood carving, and general woodworking for all members. These classes will be available upon request. There are very capable instructors who are pleased to share their talents.

The shop hours are from 9:00 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. Monday to Friday and 9:00 A.M. until noon on Saturday. Summer hours will begin soon. They are from 9:00 A.M. until noon each day except Sunday. If you are interested in joining the club, come to the shop and speak with the monitor on duty. He/she will give you a walk-through and provide details about the joining process. We would love to have you join the 200+ current members.

Spring is here and a colorful place to visit right here in Leisure World is The Fiber Arts Studio at Rec.1. Samples of the work done by a friendly group of residents who meet twice a week to not only create items but also for friendly conversations and humor.

Throughout the year we crochet, knit, and stitch making pieces not only for ourselves but for many charities. Hats, scarves, throws, and children’s sweaters are among the things we donate. We have two closets with donated yarn and are happy to accept more that we use for our charity work. We also have a closet with various supplies including knitting needles. Your choice of metal, plastic, or wooden! Plus, crochet hooks, sewing needles, and various other aids.

We meet year-round Monday and Friday mornings from 9-11. Come on by. Carolin Lowy 480-641-4626

MUSIC & DANCE CLUBS

Casual- Aires

Submitted by Allen

Cziok

THANK YOU to our loyal members and guests for another terrific Casual-Aires season. We very much appreciate your support and hope you enjoyed our events as much as we did organizing them.

We wrapped up our 2023-2024 season on March 23rd with the western-themed musical selections of “WHISKEY ROSE”. Everyone had a great time dancing and listening to the many memorable hits from this talented band. Premier Catering served a delicious dinner with a choice of steak or salmon.

We will soon be announcing our event dates and entertainers for next year. Many of your favorite bands will be returning as we continue to feature the best musical groups in the Valley.

Now is the time to renew or inquire about membership for next season. Bill and Anne Daley can answer your membership questions via email at casualairesmembership@gmail.com or by phone at (602) 705-5006.

Membership applications and payments may be mailed to Allen Cziok at Leisure World Manor #2308. We hope you enjoy the remainder of this lovely spring weather and wish you safe travel wherever your summer plans take you. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fun Casual-Aires season.

Desert Belles

Desert Belles is a friendly, fun group of women who enjoy getting together to sing in harmony.

We had an enjoyable winter season; we did some door-to-door Christmas caroling in Leisure World, and we ‘sang out’ a few times as well. Just enough to keep us wanting to practice together!

In March, we had a wind-up potluck lunch, to say so-long to our snowbirds from the north.

We plan to resume in the fall and will welcome newcomers and drop-ins. Starting in October, we will continue to meet every Monday, from 12:30-3:00 in the Music Room at Rec. 2. Check us out!

If you have any questions, please contact Barb Carney at casey2duffy@gmail.com or call 480-650-9551.

Leisure World Dinner Club

(formerly Western States and Canada Club)

The Leisure World Dinner Club will have three dinners/shows for the 2025 season in Rec 2 Hopi/ Pima rooms. For all dinner shows, doors will open at 5:30 with dinner served at 6:00 and the show at 7:00.

1. The first dinner/show on Thursday, January 9, 2025, will feature steel drum percussionist Paul Mc Dermand paulmcdermand@cox.net

2. The second dinner/show on Monday, February 17, 2025, will be featuring a pianist extraordinaire, and well-known to Leisure World. Brady Goss bradygoss88@gmail.com

3. The third dinner/show on Thursday, March 13, 2025, will feature Crystal Stark with her infectious energy, beautiful smile, and out-of-this-world voice. crystalstarkmanagement@gmail.com

ank you to those who attended the shows last season and we look forward to seeing you next year

Leisure World Big Band

Submitted by John Andrews

The Leisure World Big Band concluded a very successful season with good attendance at our 2 dances and our rehearsals. The members of the Big Band want to thank the Friends of The Big Band and

their guests for their support with their attendance. As musicians we enjoy playing but it is much more enjoyable for us as we see other people enjoying ourselves and dancing to our music. We look forward to beginning again next October 8, 2024, at 10:00 AM in Rec. 2 with some new tunes! Our dances are scheduled for December 1, 2024, and March 9, 2025, and the East Valley Pops Orchestra concert is scheduled for February 20, 2025. We hope you all have a very good and healthy summer, and we look forward to seeing you in October.

For more information, contact John Andrews, 660541-2588, Manor 1465

Leisure World Cloggers

Submitted by Joyce Loland

Leisure World Cloggers love to learn, not just in Leisure World classes, but in various popular workshops. A group of cloggers again attended the annual Arizona clogging workshop in Yuma in midFebruary. Locally, the Let’s Clog 2024 workshop provided a fun day of dancing at the Scootin’ Boots Dance Hall in Mesa.

Another month means another holiday for the Leisure World Cloggers to celebrate! After the successful Valentine’s Open House, March’s festivities will feature green instead of red. Instructors Dan Rowan and Cathy Martin will use Celtic tunes to teach and review steps in their classes until St. Patrick’s Day.

All classes except Advanced Clogging are held on Fridays in the classroom next to the Fitness Center. Beginners Plus is from 12:30—1:00, Intermediate is at 1:00, and Intermediate Plus is from 2:00—3:30. The cost is $5 for the day no matter how many sessions you attend.

Beginners meet at noon if they notify Fran Dusek by Thursday that they are coming. Her cell is 602-6849353. And remember, beginners’ classes are free! You don’t have to wear clogging shoes while learning. And you certainly can’t beat the price!

An Advanced Class is offered on Wednesdays from 12:45 -2:45, also in the classroom. The first hour is a transition from intermediate steps into the flat footing and buck steps of dances in the second hour. Cost is $5.

If you would like to see what clogging is like and how classes are conducted, feel free to come by any Friday afternoon and observe the dancers. You will see the fun they have while getting great physical and mental exercise!

LW Music Makers

Submitted by Mary Smith

The LW Music Makers had a great time playing with the LW Chorus during the sing-along part at the Spring Concert “Smile”. It was a wonderful show.

We are looking forward to playing in the Courtyard during the Spring Arts and Crafts show. All are invited to come and see if you are interested in joining our music group.

We meet once a week from fall to summer and encourage the winter visitors to consider bringing their instruments back next season. It is always fun to play with a group. If you did bring your instrument with you, there is still time to make music this year. We have all skill levels and a variety of instruments. We have a website containing about 100 songs that we play from.

Have a safe trip home and come visit our jam sessions when you come back.

For more information, please contact Mary Smith at 480-288-1423 or email me at marykry95@gmail. com

Moonlight Serenade Dinner Dance Club

Submitted by Clarice and Joe Chism

The infamous Moonlight Serenade Dinner Dance Club Season ended the season on March 16th with “Nani Ka Po” – a Beautiful Night!

With the month of April, a new birth is harmonious everywhere. The Club looks forward to another season of treasured memories of wonderful evenings of dancing, food, and fellowship.

In advance, please mark your calendar dates of Nov 23rd, 2024; Jan 25th, Feb 22nd, and March 22nd, 2025 to save the dates. Orchestras will be listed as soon as possible, pending on contracts. Dues are a means of maintaining quality evenings! Please send a check for $305/couple/year to Membership Chair, Joy Kosterman at 1357 Leisure World, Mesa, AZ 85206. Thank you.

Gratias to Jim McCown for your excellent presidency as we welcome Jerry Mundell. Many have served over 10 years on this fantastic board and will pass their occupied seat on the board to other members. New life will reign to continue the top-shelf status of this club.

Thanks to Keith, Virginia Ougden, Ron, Kathy Litzenberger, Joe, and Clarice Chism for your service. All are welcome to serve and offer ideas as the best is yet to come!

Shall We Round Dance Club

by Kaye West

March provided many teaching workshops and dances for phase 2-6 participants including Mesa Magic Weekend for newer dancers, an All Cuer Fun Dance (Phase 2-6), and a first-ever dance hosted by German visitors Birgit and Martin Haltmayer who

Bluegrass Group

Calling all Pickers and Grinners!

Music and Dance Events Schedule

as you would like for that day. Remember, Beginners’ Class is FREE.

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 – Friday’s 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

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

cued German choreography (some familiar and some which could be danced by those knowing the figures in the Phase 3-5 dances).

There were also other opportunities to socialize with fellow dancers (present and past) throughout the Valley with an end-of-the-season picnic at Usury Park as well as several after-parties.

While many dance leaders completed their season in March, some will continue in April and/or May. Consult the full schedule at http://rounddancing. azphx.com/index.html. In addition to date, time, place, and cuers, Lee Boyle posts on this website the program of dances to be cued along with links to cue sheets to assist those wishing to practice routines they have learned or to see if they might be able to attempt other dances on the program.

Don’t hesitate to chat with the friendly dancers sporting our new “Round Dance Arizona” jackets about this marvelous, healthy activity and how you, too, can get involved!

Ukuladies and Gents

Submitted by Mary Smith

The Ukuladies and Gents now can play along with the many sites on YouTube with the new setup of a TV, screen, and computer. It is a great tool to help us continue to learn to play the Ukulele. If interested, please stop by during our jam and see how it works.

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

Line Dance & Pop Country 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.

In addition, we use the music book “The Daily Ukulele” which has 365 favorite songs to play, and we are building a songbook.

The group played with the Mixed Chorus Spring Concert, “Smile”, during the sing-along part of their program which is nice to be included.

The group is awaiting the arrival of new music stands funded by the LW Foundation. These were much needed and greatly appreciated by all. Many thanks

for this great contribution to our group.

To all winter visitors who want to learn an easy instrument and enjoy music, please bring your ukulele next year and join our group. It is still not too late to learn about playing the Ukulele as we can help get you started this year while you are away.

For more information, please contact Mary Smith at 480-288-1423 or Mary Cox at 720-355-0889.

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: Cathy Lindholm, 317902-9094

Sunday, 12:30 p.m.

ACBL Duplicate (CLR) Contact: Barbara Rees, 480-309-9039

Monday, 12:30 p.m.

ACBL Duplicate (CLR) Contact: Cathy Lindholm, 317902-9094

Tuesday, 12:30 p.m.

Duplicate (CLR) Contact: Roger Mickelson, 319-750-7112

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, 602524-2503

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

Mexican Train/Dominos (LC) Contact: Theresa Cuocci

Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Lakeside Clubhouse

Tuesday 12:30 p.m.

Rummikub (NAV) Contact: Taylor H. Sanford, 832-4777277

Thursday, 6:00 p.m.

Scrabble (LC) Contact: Carolin Lowy, 480-641-4626

Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Chess Club

Looking for Chess Players

We are an informal group that meets weekly, every Thursday from 4:15 to 5:30 P.M. in the Lakeside building, near the lawn bowling field. It is a casual group, most of us have not played in the last 50 years, so we are relearning the game. All levels are welcome, even beginners. There are no Bobby Fishers or Magnus Carlsens’ in the group. The emphasis is on fun and simply enjoying oneself with other people. For the first 15 minutes, I usually present the group with a chess puzzle, or we discuss a particular opening or defense. There are no dues, please bring a board with you if possible.

For further information, contact: Matthew Menenberg mattmenenberg@gmail.com

602-334-7597

Manor 2171

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

Polish Poker

We had another fun evening of socializing and playing cards as we had several first-time people join us and plan on thanking the game back with them as they head north to their summer homes. Paul was our winner of the 50/50 and said he enjoyed his time playing the game. If you are curious, please come by and give it a try!

The Leisure World Scrabble Club

Submitted by Carolin Lowy

On Monday evenings throughout the year a group of friendly, residents come by the Lakeside Club House at Rec. 1 games start at 6:15 with everything needed to enjoy either Scrabble or Upwords. Candy and other snacks are shared among the players. All that is missing is YOU.

We play for fun and help each other out when needed. The Scrabble Club has been a part of Leisure for the past fifteen years and appreciates all the folks who have come by over the years to use their spelling skills.

Carolin Lowy 480-641-4626

REGULAR WEEKLY EVENTS APRIL 2024

SUNDAY

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)

TUESDAY

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

9:00 a.m. Pottery Open Studio (POT)

9:00 a.m. Quilters (FA)

9:30 a.m. Ceramics (CER/SG)

9:30 a.m. Big Band (HPG)

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

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)

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)

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)

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. Porcelain Painting (POT)

9:30 a.m. 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)

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

4:30 p.m. Heron Lakes Rookie League (APA)

5:30 p.m. Texas Hold’em (QCR)

6:00 p.m. Dealer’s Choice Poker (NAV)

6:00 p.m. Hand and Foot - Samba (LC)

THURSDAY

8:00 a.m. Glass Program (CER/SG)

8:30 a.m. Ladies Billiards (B)

9:00 a.m. Heron Lakes Men’s Golf (NAV)

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

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)

FRIDAY

6:45 a.m. Early Bird Stretch (C)

8:00 a.m. Porcelain Painting (CER/SG)

8:00 a.m. Yoga (PIMA)

12:30 p.m. “8-ball” tournament (B)

1:00 p.m. S wim Exercise (P)

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

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)

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

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)

SATURDAY

7:00 a.m. Table Tennis (C)

9:00 a.m. Pottery Open Studio (POT)

PROM - Promenade

PROMG - Promenade/Kitchen

QCR - Queen Card Room

R1PL - Rec. 1 Parking Lot

REC - Recreation Office

SHB - Shuffleboard Court

SC - Sports Court

T - Theater

TC - Tennis Court

HOPI - Hopi Room

HOPIG - Hopi Room/Kitchen

HPG - Hopi/Pima/Kitchen

MR - Music Room

PIMA - Pima Room

PIMAG - Pima Room/Kitchen

PO - Swimming Pool

PAV - Pavilion

TPO - Therapy Pool

R2CR - Coyote Run

R2PL - Rec. 2 Parking Lot

Located at Heron Lakes Golf Course

APA – Apache Room

APA/NAV – Apache/NavaJo Rooms

NAV – Navajo Room

Recreation Center 1

Rec. Center 3

Billiard Club

As another season draws to a close and many of us head to cooler climates, our Saturday 8-ball and Tuesday 9-ball tournaments (12:30) continue throughout the year.

Many thanks go to those who volunteer their time to make our club activities a... success. Our executive board: Dana Bourque, Scott Coffin, Steve Wittman, Ron Henkel. Doug Henry and Jack Chambers are captains of our league teams competing bravely against formidable opponents. Kathee Flamini, BillyBob Glover, Paul Johnson, Anita Neustadt, Barb Vert, and Steve Wittman facilitate our weekly inhouse tournaments.

To those who leave, we wish you a healthy summer and look forward to your return in the fall. To those who stay, we look forward to seeing you at play in our lovely billiards room.

Gun Club

Submitted by Colleen Cottrell

The April meeting of the Leisure World-Apache Wells Gun Club will be held in the theater at Rec. 1 on Wednesday, April 3rd at 7 P.M. This will be the final monthly meeting for this season, regular meetings will resume in the Fall. Attendees are asked to bring 3 nonperishable food items for donation to a local community food bank. Instead of monthly summer meetings, a donation will be made to the local community food bank. (Reminder: Nothing past expiration/use-by dates, PLEASE).

All are invited to join us at the monthly lunch gathering at BJ’s Restaurant on Superstition Springs Blvd. on Monday, April 29th. At 11:30 A.M.

Despite no monthly meetings, Gun Club sporting events will continue throughout the summer. See the LW Monthly Newspaper or contact a club member during this time.

All events are held at the Rio Salado Sportsman Club, Usery Mountain Shooting Range, 3960 Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Rimfire Pistol:

Wednesday, April 3- Meet at RSSC Pistol Bay #2 by 7:00 A.M.

Sporting Clays:

Thursdays- April 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th- Meet at the RSSC Shotgun Range Parking lot by 7:15 A.M. Ready to shoot at 7:30 A.M.

Practical Pistol:

Friday, April 26th, meet at the RSSC Pistol Bay #2 by 7:00 A.M.

SPORTS CLUBS

For information or questions, please email Bob Clark at captsteptoe@gmail.com

Lawn Bowling

U.S. came in second at the Annual CAN-AM tournament following Canada by 20 points in a finish of 110-90. This is the only day of the year that the trophy is first in the minds of those 30 or so who vie for its ownership until next year’s match. For the remainder of the season, all players are constructively supporting each other while this day, country allegiance and feigned competitiveness rule the day until the game finishes and it is back to our unity of just enjoying the games, each other, and friendships that playing this game nurtures. As summer draws closer and our winter season wraps up, many will go back to their summer escape from the heat but will return next year for another round of rolling bowls. We want to thank those who participate in the running of this club, maintaining and building relationships with those departments who take care of our greens. We are grateful for those members who go the extra mile in running tournaments and those who are creatively planning our social hours.

If you want to learn more about lawn bowling or the club we are growing, contact me at Tishsource@aol. com.

Pickleball Club

Sixteen Leisure World residents participated in February’s 8th Annual Leisure World Pickleball Tournament. These seven players earned medals:

Shelly Christy and partner, 3rd, Women’s Doubles, 3.0

Carol Horrmann and partner, 3rd , Mixed Doubles, 3.0

Sharon Carter and Rob Gray, 2nd, Mixed Doubles, 4.5

Tony and Ty Montano, 3rd, Men’s Doubles, 3.0

Patrick Guedo and partner, 3rd, Men’s Doubles, 3.5

Leisure World Pickleball Club officers for the 2024-25 season have begun their terms:

President, Glenn Martin

President Elect, Gary Steubs

Treasurer, George Von Trapp

Secretary: Nancy McNeill

Social Director, Peggy Wegscheid Player Development, Mike Rozelle Membership Director, Rhonda Steubs Activities Director, Ron Ruden Web Administrator, Ev Dewar

For more about pickleball at Leisure World, visit the pickleball club’s website, https://www.lwpickleball. com/.

Tennis Club

Congratulations to four LW Tennis Club teams who received medals at the Sunland Village East Spring

Tennis Tournament. Clay Hainstock and John Stapleton received the 3rd place medal in the 75+ division, Tim Hung and Dave Rainey received the 2nd place medal in the 4.0 division, and Keith Bennett and Scott Hill received the 2nd place medal in the 3.5 division. In the women’s 3.5 division, Linda Cousineau and Pricilles Pierce received the 3rd place medal.

The LW Tennis Club hosted the last East Valley Senior Tennis League 1.5 Pool on March 7, 2024. We had 33 participants from area communities and received many compliments about our tennis complex and our community. Thank you to the many tennis club members who helped with the event. We had five participants this season and are looking forward to next season and even more participation from beginner tennis players. Watching these players takes you back to when you were a beginner with how far we have all come and the fun we’ve shared on the tennis courts. It’s the game of a lifetime.

For information about the LW Tennis Club, go to our website at http://sites.google.com/view/lwaztc. See you on the courts!

Thursday Morning Lady Billiard Players

Submitted by Carolin Lowy

On Thursday mornings throughout the year, a group of ladies meet in the billiard room at 8.30 to enjoy games of regular pool and or nine ball. We play for about ninety minutes and welcome all levels of skill.

The billiard room has a good selection of cues and plenty of tables to, play on.

We will help newbies get started and as with all games, practice, and more practice is the way to go.

As the weather warms up the A/C provides a good cool room to spend time in.

Carolin Lowy

Tennis Club member Ann Kaat participating in the EVSTL 1.5 Pool at the LW Tennis Complex.

CONTRACT BRIDGE

Luck Versus Skill

By Steve Becker

There are many hands where the outcome is a foregone conclusion because declarer has the overwhelming balance of strength. But there are also many other hands where skill is the sole determining factor.

Take this case where West leads the queen of hearts against three notrump and South must exercise great care to get home safely. Let’s say he wins the heart with the king and plays the Q-K-A of diamonds, hoping for a 3-3 split. West discards a heart on the third round, and South has to choose between persevering with diamonds or playing for a 3-3 spade division.

Either way, three notrump goes down. South fails by sheer force if he tries the spades first, and he also fails if he plays a diamond to establish dummy’s fifth diamond as a trick. In the latter case, East wins the diamond and returns the jack of clubs, allowing the defense to collect four club tricks and put the contract down one.

However, South can make three notrump by crossing to dummy with a spade at trick two and leading a low diamond, intending to play the eight if East follows low.

In the actual case, West wins the eight with the ten but is helpless. With West on lead, there is no way the defenders can collect four club tricks. At the same time, South is sure to score three spades, two hearts and four diamonds to finish with nine tricks.

In effect, declarer shapes his play so as to avoid losing a diamond trick to East. By adopting this approach, declarer makes it impossible for the defense to score

SPORTS QUIZ

By Ryan A. Berenz

Questions

1. How many points did basketball star Epiphanny Prince score in Murry Bergtraum High School’s 137-32 win over Brandeis High School in 2006?

2. What racehorse won the 1981 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes but finished third in the Belmont Stakes?

3. A 1958 plane crash at Germany’s MunichRiem Airport killed 23 people, including players, staff and supporters of what English football team?

4. The NHL’s Adams Division (1974-93) was named in honor of Charles Francis Adams, founder of what NHL franchise?

5. What WNBA franchise, one of the league’s original eight teams in 1997, ceased operations in November 2009?

four club tricks before he can establish and score four diamond tricks.

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6. Name the American brothers who won gold and bronze medals in figure skating at the 1956 Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics.

7. First presented in 2002, the Ted Hendricks Award honors the year’s top college football player in what position?

Answers

1. 113.

2. Pleasant Colony.

3. Manchester United.

4. The Boston Bruins.

5. The Sacramento Monarchs.

6. Hayes Alan Jenkins (gold) and David Jenkins (bronze).

7. Defensive end.

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HERE'S A TIP

By JoAnn Derson

• Use a muffin pan to make cookie cups for ice cream or fruit. Just flip your muffin pan over, and press dough over the upturned wells. It will puff up a little, but once it settles, they make very nice bowls. I do this with pizza dough as well. Prebake for a few minutes to form the bowl, then fill with ingredients and complete baking.

• If you can put a tension rod in the cabinet under your sink, you can use it to hang spray bottles for extra storage. It’s amazing how much space clears up, and it’s easy to find the bottle you need.

• Got popcorn? For a healthier (and much less expensive) version, go old-school: Put popping corn kernels in a regular brown paper bag, seal the bag, then microwave.

• “Bread tags (the little plastic clips that hold bread bags closed) make great cord organizers when you are using a multiple outlet power strip. Write the kind of device (e.g. TV, Xbox, cable box) on the tag, then clip it to the plug end of the cord. When you need to unplug, it’ll be easy to see which is which.” -- C.C. in Ohio

• Travel a lot? Make use of those shower caps by pairing up shoes and using the shower cap to hold them together while simultaneously protecting your clothes from the shoe bottoms. Smart!

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

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IN LOVING MEMORY

On March 2, Jill Freedman died peacefully at home, while sleeping. Mum lived an incredible 84 years of life, born into the bombings and evacuations of World War II England. Mum survived long enough to see the Internet and AI revolutions unfold. Along the way, Mum’s life brought her revolutions in music (rock and roll), politics (the Cold War, the Iron curtain, women in the workplace), education (open universities, life-long learning), and standards of living (from wartime poverty to today’ abundance). Her interests spanned art history, music, political science, golf, tribal cultures, and theater. With anyone, Mum always had something interesting to talk about.

Mum brought our family to Canada in 1980 after worrying that Britain’s socialism in the 1970s would leave it far behind its New World peers. Following a visit to dad’s brother, Laurie, Mum made the decision to lead the family to emigrate. The next decades saw Mum and Dad participating fully in work and play, making many new friends along the way. Mum worked for lawyers from 1980 onward, eventually retiring from one of Calgary’s top corporate law firms. What did these lawyers see in Mum? A thinker, who could take responsibility, and who, when things went wrong in an important deal, would always thread the needle to get the best outcome for all parties.

A problem solver, that was my Mum, and yet also a thespian with a passion for musicals. Mum became involved in community theater, in the roles of director and producer as well as on stage. Yet she never forgot her intellectual side. Although wartime poverty prevented her university admission in England, Canada provided a wonderful academic environment for her in later life. She attended Athabasca University and Mount Royal College, making us all proud when she graduated and walked across the stage to receive her diploma.

Mum was also a home maker and builder. In the 1990s she and Dad built a home on raw land in Invermere. Almost every weekend for a decade and a half, my parents drove to Invermere on Friday, spent a peaceful weekend with their many friends, then returned to Calgary Sunday evening. They then established homes in Arizona (where Ben’s family had established their home), and California (after enduring their first Arizona summer!). This is where Mum began teaching art and history courses, continuing her tradition of “learning while giving back”. Every year, a new group of students would be introduced to a variety of practical and academic concepts.

Everyone reading this note will have their own memories of my mother. Here are two of my own. First, I may be the only person whose mother said “Son, why not drop out of university and start a band?” Mum saw my love of music, and of computer science, and realized that I could pursue both if I paused the computer science for a moment. If I did computers first, I’d likely never go back to music. But if I put music first, I could return to computer science later. It was this kind of guidance that was iconic of Mum. I dropped out, pursued an Associate’s degree in Jazz piano, and then returned to computer science — just as she predicted. Second, in college, there were many anti-war demonstrations that I attended. When I told Mum about that, she thought back to hear early World War II days, and said “Just remember: When they’re lobbing bombs in a war, it’s nice to have something to lob back!” Mum always had a way with words and ideas, and was usually right! These musings are absolutely typical of Mum.

Mum stood by Dad’s side in the last few years of his life. Following Harry’s passing in 2022, Mum reached outward again, participating in numerous theatrical and historical pursuits. She missed my Dad though, and life was never quite the same as during their 61 years of marriage. Unknown to all, there was a cancer developing within Mum’s body, that eventually could not be ignored or pushed aside. About 10 days before passing, Mum learned the extent of this cancer, and what would be involved in fighting it. Mum told me “I’ve lived a good life, done everything, my sons are thriving, my grandchildren are wonderful. I’m ready to go.” And although it was hard to hear, those closest to Mum couldn’t help but agree — passing away naturally yet without pain or discomfort was better than a fight that could not be won. Mum had one last wonderful visit with all of her grandchildren present, and then settled in to the task of passing into the next world. Mum’s body let go of her soul at her home in Arizona, on March second.

Those who had the privilege of knowing her wish her well, and will carry her liveliness, positivity, thoughtfulness, and creativity with us in our memories. Life gave Jill Freedman the opportunity to develop her own viewpoint while respecting the viewpoints of others. She was very inclusive of people, cherishing her family and friendships. She was often the only person to say the “hard thing” that would make a difference in someone’s life, yet was always careful not to overstep or proselytize. She is dearly missed by her children, Dan and Ben, her daughter-in-law Jodi, her grandchildren Jasper, Cassie, Jonquil, Allie, and Emily, her nieces Julie and Coral, her daughter-in-love, Lara, and by her sister Pat’s family, as well as many people in her extended network. Ben and I thank you for everything you have given us and taught us. We could not have had a better mother and friend as you. We love you, Mum.

The family invites all those who knew Jill Freedman to a Celebration of Life (happy, not sad -- laughing, not mourning) on Saturday March 16th from 1pm - 3pm in the Navaho/Apache room within the Rec 3 building at Leisure World, Mesa, Arizona. Refreshments will be provided. There will be a livestream for those unable to be there in person, at www.realeventmedia.com/jill

Jill Freedman

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APPLIANCE REPAIR

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BLINDS & SCREENING

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

CAREGIVERS

Marcie’s Home Care LLC

In Home Senior Care

• Companionship

• Meal preparation

• Medication reminders

• Errands-shopping-appointments

• Light housekeeping

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Caregivers:

• CPR certified

• Fingerprint card

• TB tested

Marcieshomecare.com (480) 714-4043

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

Light Housekeeping (Monthly) & Notary ServiceNotarize documents from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 7 days a week. Will wash, dry, and fold laundry. Wash dishes, sweep and make beds up to 3 rooms. Also run errands for special service. Call Serena 480 232-6613.

ELECTRICAL

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

GARAGE DOOR SERVICE

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.

My Garage Guys Door Service Senior Discounts, Veteran Owned, BB Accredited. 480-630-3638

HANDYMAN SERVICES

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

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.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Celebrate “The Beauty of you” with Mary Kay. Mary Kay products offer you so many ways to enhance your beauty and well-being. Innovation skin care! On-trend color! Pampering bath and body products and so much more! Great products for the guys, too! Let’s find your favorites. Check out my website MaryKay.com/penemathisonmk4u or email penemathison@gmail.com. Call or text Pene Mathison at 253-380-5848.

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

G+M Neighborhood Barbershop

6515 E. Main St #123 Mesa, AZ

Specializing In Haircuts For Men And Boys Beard Trims And Shaves

TUES – SAT 9AM – 6:30 PM

SUN – MON 11 AM – 5 PM

Haircuts $16.00 480-924-5053

Every Time You Walk Outside a layer of microbes lands on your skin. They cause aging. Rose Beauty Cream takes them away. Sharon, a Leisure World resident says, “I won’t be without my Rose Beauty Cream,” www.barbarafrank222. com or call 301-222-7937. See her famous Nobel-nominated anti-aging book on website. She’s 75 and looks 35. You can too.

HOME REPAIR & REMODELING

Facelifts 4 Homes. Remodeling specialist. Rob Stalp, 480-703-5637. Over 28 years in Leisure World. Facelifts Home Makeovers LLC, ROC 297942. Facelifts4home@aol.com.

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.

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.

Rapid Restoration & Construction

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- Remodels & Additions

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480-662-8146

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RZ FLOOR & BATH COVERING LLC

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

*HOME ADDITIONS

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*FLOORING ANY TYPE *WALK-IN SHOWERS *DRYWALL & TEXTER *WINDOW & DOOR *PAINT *STUCCO *CONCRETE

*MASONRY *BLOCK FENCE *PAVER

*LICENSED/BONDED/INSURED CALL Ricardo Z 602-319-7280 WWW. RZFLOORBATHCOVERING.COM

LANDSCAPING

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

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

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

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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K9 Styles Pet SalonWhere your pet is treated like family and safety comes first.1st time clients #10,00 off any service. Limit 2 pets per household.345 S Power Rd Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85206480926-1487Do you have a nice car that needs a new home? Call 302-750-4553. Leave a message. LW resident needs for groceries and prescriptions.

PAINTING

AKP Services is now offering RESIDENTIAL PAINTING in LEISURE

WORLD. We will handle all stucco, siding, and drywall repairs. We have been serving the valley for 20+ years. 480.910.5181 – See the GAMES page for more info.

Perfect Patch & Painting

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480-714-1562 ROC# 333976 and ROC# 336059

PEST CONTROL

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PLUMBING

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

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

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

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.

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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.

Wanted to rent in 2025Looking to rent from 1/1/25 to 4/30/25Non-smoker, no pets, have referencesCall or text Randy at 906-251-8151

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! FREE ESTIMATES! Call Josh at Caruso’s Roofing & Coating 480-200-7156. ROC #261628.

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Designing Arizona Landscape

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

I Repair Sprinklers Full-Service Sprinkler Repair & Installation. Specializing in all aspects of sprinkler and drip system repair and installation. Timers, valves, leaks, backflow devices, troubleshooting, etc. Licensed, bonded & insured for your protection, 2-year warranties. Guaranteed lowest priced licensed contractor. Flawless ROC record #243662. Call Mike Smith at 480-2331009 or schedule online at www.iRepairSprinklers.com.

TAX SERVICE

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

TREE SERVICE

David’s Clean-Up & Tree Service Tree topping and pruning, trimming or removal, rock laying, trash removal, yard clean-up. 480-245-7132. Insured, Affordable rates, free estimates, all work guaranteed.

ASTROLOGY

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

Congratulations, Lamb. The end of the month brings good news in the workplace, thanks to all the efforts you’ve made to get your projects off the ground and running.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Don’t let yourself be cowed into thinking that you’re not up to the challenge you’ve taken on. Keep reinforcing your selfconfidence. No one and nothing can stop you.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Positive responses to a recent workplace move should give you the added assurance that you’re on the right track. Celebrate the good news with family and/or friends.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) There’s still a little emotional fuzziness you have to work through before you can feel really certain about your recent decisions. But you’re on the right track. Stay with it!

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’re tempted by an offer that seems close to what you’ve been looking for. But before you pounce on it, see if you can coax out some added perks to sweeten the deal.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your efforts to settle a volatile situation should prove to be successful. Now could be a good time to analyze what might have created the problem in the first place.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A once-close associate reemerges with news that could cause you to reconsider a recent decision. But don’t make a move before consulting a trusted adviser.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21)

You might feel pressured to reveal a colleague’s secret. But you can rely on your strong Scorpion sense of rectitude to help you continue to do the right thing.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A pesky situation is still creating problems. But you are moving ahead with it, and it should soon be successfully resolved in your favor.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A spate of indecision leaves you susceptible to doubt. But you’ll soon regain your emotional sure-footedness and be back leading the way as usual.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)

Love rules the week with new romances favored for single Aquarians looking for partners. Cupid also targets renewed commitment for wedded Water Bearers.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A surge of creativity keeps you happily busy through the week. But set aside some quiet time to share with loved ones. Some long-awaited news finally comes through.

BORN THIS MONTH : People rely on you whenever they need someone they can trust to be caring, considerate and also discreet.

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BICEPS

TRICEPS

LATISSIMUSDORSI

DELTOIDS

PECTORALISMAJOR

ABDOMINALS

SARTORIUS

QUADRICEPS

OBLIQUES

TRAPEZIUS

GLUTEUSMAXIMUS

HAMSTRINGS GASTROCNEMIUS

SOLEUS

ADDUCTOR

ILIOPSOAS

ERECTORSPINAE

RHOMBOIDS

ACROSS

1 Not suitable

6 “Sorry to intrude ...”

10 Capricious ideas

15 Cartoonist Addams, informally

19 Payments to the IRS

20 Oscar winner Robert De --

21 Capital of Vietnam

22 Sword handle

23 Fifth Avenue skyscraper

26 Other, in Acapulco

27 Identity hider

28 Altitudes: Abbr.

29 -- -C (PC copy command)

30 What a groom may toss

32 “Uh-huh”

34 Pioneer Boone, informally

37 Rapper -- Rida

45

46 In a daze

47 First first lady of the U.S.

51 Gets close to

55 Sesame seed paste

56 Pucksters’ org. with the Calder Cup

57 Newspaper think piece

60 Born as

61 Toon sheet

62 Hedy of “Ecstasy”

66 Rome’s -- Fountain

67 Dollar bill

68 Advance inquiry into a crime, e.g.

72 Israeli city close to Ben Gurion Airport

73

77

78 Former “Idol” judge

79 Bob of play-by-play

82 Wolfed down

84 Launching of people into orbit

88 Insurance payment

92 “The Simpsons” shopkeeper

93 Was overlong

94 Dual-focus course about bodily structures

100 Some kitchen appliances, for short

101 From a northwest Italian port

102 Certain South African

103 Arena level

105 “Hallelujah Chorus” composer

106 Rough- -- wood

107 City vehicle

108 Gas brand

112 Water, in Acapulco

113 What love is, per a Four Aces #1 tune, with “a”

118 Crate piece

119 Capital of South Korea

120 Actress Best

121 Really mad

122 The “T” of 66-Down

123 Day divisions

124 Bargain

125 Restaurant notice that’s applicable to this puzzle’s seven longest answers?

DOWN

1 Bit of news

2 Wine valley

3 Allies’ rival

4 Sprightly

5 Mao -- -tung

6 Object of hate

7 Thwacks

8 Before

9 Woman’s quaint headpiece

10 Jacuzzi, e.g.

11 Recital venue

12 Not Rep. or Dem.

13 Mimi’s “me”

14 Celebrates with a tune

15 Animal with a backbone

16 Relative of a shout-out

17 Anew

18 Tempestuous

24 Spicy cuisine

25 -- Reader (magazine)

31 Carrier based in New Delhi

33 Hawke of film

34 Salvador of surreal art

35 Spicy

36 From -- Z

37 Sig Nu, e.g.

38 Video game tomb raider

39 Teetering

42 Attila follower

44 Refrigerate

48 More artful

49 -- a soul

50 “-- in Manila” (AliFrazier fight)

52 Consecrating

53 Nevada airport

54 In view

57 Mining finds

58 Sampras of the court

59 Show plainly

63 Poker cost

64 Supplies with personnel

65 Coach Parseghian

66 LG or RCA products

68

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By Jeff Pickering

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