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Happy Holidays! SONJA BANKSTON-CULLEN APPOINTED TO BOD SUN CITY ALIANTE NOMINATED FOR CAI AWARD INTER CLUB COUNCIL MEETING HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS & KWANZAA TRADITIONS COMMISSIONER KIRKPATRICK HOSTS CHRISTMAS LUNCH “THIS IS CHRISTMAS” MUSICAL ADVENTURE – THE VENETIAN CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING – VISTA ROOM VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS – T MOBILE ARENA HIGHLIGHTS – LAUGHLIN ADVENTURE, COVID-19 BOOSTERS, JOHN FOGERTY, UNLV REBELS, VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS , CIRQUE DU SOLEIL “O” & MORE
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Happy Holidays! SONJA BANKSTON-CULLEN APPOINTED TO BOD SUN CITY ALIANTE NOMINATED FOR CAI AWARD INTER CLUB COUNCIL MEETING HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS & KWANZAA TRADITIONS COMMISSIONER KIRKPATRICK HOSTS CHRISTMAS LUNCH HOW TO BRING OUT THE “ARTIST IN YOU” THROUGH WATERCOLOR “THIS IS CHRISTMAS” MUSICAL ADVENTURE – THE VENETIAN CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING – VISTA ROOM VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS – T MOBILE ARENA HIGHLIGHTS – LAUGHLIN ADVENTURE, COVID-19 BOOSTERS, JOHN FOGERTY, UNLV REBELS, VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS , CIRQUE DU SOLEIL & MORE
Happy Holidays!
WE ARE FROM THE PRESIDENT
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HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS & KWANZAA TRADITIONS
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SNACK 'N' LEARN – JOIN US FOR A HOLIDAY CRAFT PARTY
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LUNCH & LEARN
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MOVIE NIGHT – RESPECT & A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER
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THIS IS CHRISTMAS – VENETIAN RESORT –
President’s Message, Warren Geller, President, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors.
BOARD MEMBER'S MESSAGE Mark Smith, Director, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors.
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COMMUNITY MANAGER'S MESSAGE
A magical music adventure
Damian Carrasco, Community Manager Sun City Aliante.
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COUNCILMAN RICHARD CHERCHIO'S MESSAGE NLV Mayor Pro Tempore & Councilman Ward 4.
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CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY – Join us to share the joy and the magic of Christmas in the Vista Room.
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Laughlin Adventure, Covid-19 Vaccinations, John Fogerty, Unlv Rebels, Vegas Golden Knights, Cirque Du Soleil “O” & More.
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Community Center Guidelines
SUN CITY ALIANTE COMMUNITY CENTER FULLY REOPENED
Clarification of Nevada Governor Sisolak's Indoor Mask Mandate Effective Thursday, November 11 We were recently provided additional guidance on Governor Steve Sisolak's mask mandate policy from an enforcement group that oversees the execution of the Governor's mandate. As a result of this guidance, during a meeting of the Sun City Aliante Board of Directors on Wednesday, November 10, the Board decided the following health guidelines will be strictly enforced inside the Sun City Aliante Community Center: •
All residents are now required to wear masks at all times inside the Community Center - whether they are fully vaccinated or not.
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This mandate applies to everyone who is engaged in athletic activities, including fitness classes, using the gym, playing table tennis or dancing.
The only exceptions to the mask rule include the following: • Removing your mask momentarily to take a drink or eating/drinking during a Lunch 'n' Learn or Snack 'n' Learn seminar
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Swimming or participating in an aqua aerobics class Showering before and after using the pool
If you have a medical issue, we recommend you seek the advice of your doctor regarding wearing a mask. We will continue to evaluate the situation daily and keep you informed of any changes. These restrictions will remain in place until the State Health Authority Directives advise it is safe and the Board believes it is in the best interest of the community to remove them.
The mask mandate does not apply to any outdoor activities. The State of Nevada continues to encourage all residents and visitors to be vaccinated as soon as they are able. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) all three vaccines are safe and effective, and Nevadans 5 years of age and older are encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Based on the Board of Director's decision to fully reopen the Community Center, we have fully reopened all facilities; and we are bringing back all activities to their regular schedule before COVID19. The Community Center's Hours of Operation will extend one hour in the evening on Monday- Saturday. We will now close at 9 p.m. Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday – 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday – 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Administrative Offices Monday- Friday – 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Nelenie Aronce – Assistant Manager/Director of Compliance Carol Garbarino – Customer Service Coordinator • •
All of the areas inside the Community Center are fully reopened. Residents are still required to make reservations for Lunch 'n' Learn and Snack 'n' Learn seminars and all on-site and off-site events.
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Residents can access all equipment in the Fitness Center and Aerobics Room. Foods are permitted during scheduled activities only. Registered guests are permitted to use the Community Center facilities and must be accompanied by a resident. Guest registration is $5. All Clubs and Special Interest Groups are invited to resume activities. However, the group leaders must contact Lori Daniels to confirm dates, time, and space. Open Play is permitted, but you must contact the Front Desk 24 hours in advance to request your time and space.
We are excited to have brought back the amazing excursions, activities, and events that you love and enjoy. We’ll continue to schedule more awesome trips and events in the near future. We look forward to seeing you participate in as many as possible. Respectfully, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors
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FROM THE PRESIDENT Sun City Aliante Community Association 7394 Aliante Parkway N. Las Vegas, Nevada 89084 www.suncityaliante.org
Customer Service Office Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Community Center
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
702-638-5065 Monday - Saturday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Hello Residents, First Service Residential
It's hard to believe but another holiday season is upon us. It doesn't seem possible that a year has gone by, and next month we will usher in 2022. This has been another difficult year for many but having the Community Center open has helped take our minds off the human suffering that has taken place through this last year.
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Community Association Manager Damian Carrasco -702-638-5007 gm@suncityaliante.us
Community Association Assistant Manager Director of Standards and Compliance Nelenie Hernandez - 702-638-5006 assistantmanager@suncityaliante.us
Lifestyle Director Debra Kent - 702-638-5061 dkent@suncityaliante.us
Lifestyle Department Office Manager Lori Daniels - 702-638-5065 ldaniels@suncityaliante.us
Customer Service Coordinator Carol Garbarino 702-638-5023 cgarbarino@suncityaliante.us
Facilities Manager Juan Macias - 702-638-5009 jmacias@suncityaliante.us
Board of Directors Warren Geller, President Ed Sloman, Vice President Wayne Headrick, Secretary Nancy Prince, Treasurer Mark Smith, Director Mark Towers, Director Sonja-Bankston-Cullen, Director
Aliante Master Association Info 702-638-7770
Unfortunately, I had to report to other Board members the loss of Mark Pallans after a very brief hospital stay. Mark has served as a Board member since our initial meeting in the mid2000s, and he served every term except 2014. He was a life member of the Protectors of Tule Springs and was always a staunch supporter of Sun City Aliante as he championed having a sound fiscal policy. His affiliation with many city management teams was a tribute to the length he was committed to going to make Aliante a great city to live in. He will be missed by his many friends and co-volunteers. On a happier note, those who wanted COVID-19 booster shots have been able to obtain them within our community, and there are indications that mask mandates in Las Vegas may be lifted very soon (if they have not already). I won't be able to recognize my many friends who have been hidden behind a facial barrier. Personally, I can't wait to share a hug or a close conversation with friends who have been fantastic by hanging in with the mandates that many feel are a tremendous burden. I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a joyous Christmas, happy Chanukah, happy New Year, and happy Kwanza. Please give some serious thought to running for a Board position which begins in January 2022 with an application form in the upcoming Breeze. I pray that you will be blessed with a year of good health and many wonderful memories for 2022. Respectfully submitted, Warren M. Geller President, Sun City Board of Directors
e Breeze Publisher & Editor Trish Williamson-702-638-5035 twilliamson@suncityaliante.us
Managing Editor Debbie Kent
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DECEMBER 2021
BOD NOTICE
BOARD MESSAGE
This Notice is distributed according to NRS116.31083. At the beginning of every Board Meeting, there is a member comment period for comments relating to agenda items only. At the end of every Board meeting, there is a member comment period for comments on any subject. During this period, the Board will hear member comments. The Board of Directors will not take action on comments or requests made during the comment periods. Agendas for the Board meeting are available one week prior to the meeting at the Front Desk and on the Association's website (www.suncityaliante.org). Copies of the minutes from a Board of Directors meeting are available from the Association Office after approval by the Board of Directors. Audio copies of a Board of Directors meeting are available from the Association Office after the minutes have been approved by the Board of Directors. The Association Office is located at 7394 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89084. Office Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The telephone number for obtaining an agenda is 702-638-5000. (Please note: This schedule is subject to change)
Dear Residents,
BOARD MEETINGS BOARD MEETING NOTICE Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Wednesday, January 12, 2022 Wednesday, February 9, 2022
TIME CANCELLED 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
BOD EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Wednesday, January 12, 2022 Wednesday, February 9, 2022
CANCELLED 9:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m.
As 2021 winds down and the holiday season draws ever closer, it is my pleasure to be the first to wish all of our Sun City Aliante family the happiest, merriest, and most joyful Christmas, Chanukah, and Kwanza ever. May the coming year bring you and your loved ones much health, joy, safety, and great happiness. The years 2019, 2020 and 2021 have been quite a wild ride! Let us hope that the new Mark Smith year ushers in calmer, more tranquil times, and a fresh start for all of us. May the spirit of the holiday season fill our hearts with warmth, kindness, and fond memories of our loved ones. If there has one thing that the past few years has taught us, it is that life is very, very fragile and that we should be thankful for and enjoy our blessings and good fortune every day. I hope and pray that 2022 is a turning point for our country and the world and it brings the dawn of a wonderful year for all. God Bless and have a Happy and Blessed New Year! Most respectfully,
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mark Smith Director, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors
NEW BOD MEMBER CONGRATULATIONS TO SONJA BANKSTON-CULLEN FOR HER APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD
The Sun City Aliante Board of Directors pictured (l-r) are Mark Pallans, Director; Nancy Prince, Treasurer; Ed Sloman, Vice President; Warren Geller, President; Wayne Headrick, Secretary; Mark Towers, Director and Mark Smith, Director. The Breeze is a monthly publication of Sun City Aliante Community Association, Inc. (SCAL), designed to provide information and news to the members of Sun City Aliante. Advertising does not influence editorial decisions or content. We reserve the right to refuse advertising for any reason or cause. Information, services, products and materials contained in The Breeze magazine are provided on an "as is" basis with no warranty. SCAL disclaims all representations and warranties, express or implied, with respect to such information, services, products and materials including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, noninfringement, and implied warranties arising from course of dealing or course of performance. In no event shall SCAL be liable for any damages whatsoever whether in an action, arising out of or in connection with the use, inability to use, or performance of the information, services, products and materials available from this publication.
Congratulations to Sonja Bankston-Cullen who is returning to the Sun City Aliante Board of Directors as a Director. One seat on the Board was recently vacated due to the passing of Board Director Mark Pallans. At the November 10, 2021 Board Meeting, Board members appointed Sonja to the open seat, and she will serve the remainder of the term ending in May 2022. Sonja Bankston-Cullen Board Director
Sonja brings to this position the leadership, budgetary, communication and organizational skills that she has developed during the 30 plus years when she served as a public-school educator and administrator. Since moving to Sun City Aliante with her husband, William, in May 2017, Sonja was appointed by the Board of Directors in February 2020 to hold a seat on the Board which was vacated due to a Board member's resignation, and she served the remainder of the term ending in May 2021. She also served on the Sun City Aliante Lifestyle Committee and was appointed to the position of Chairperson of the Committee in 2019.
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COMMUNITY MGR REFLECTIONS ON HOW FAR WE HAVE COME Dear Residents, I hope you have enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family. I begin by expressing my sincere appreciation and gratitude to City of North Las Ve g a s F i r e C h i e f J o s e p h Calhoun and Deputy Chief Travis Anderson and their staff for coordinating and executing the successful distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines for our community on Thursday and Friday, November 4-5. Once again, the North Las Vegas Fire Damian Carrasco Department stepped up to assist our residents by administering booster shots for the PfizerBioNTech and Moderna vaccines. The two-day event was a great success thanks to the collaboration of Lifestyle Director Debbie Kent and Maintenance Manager Juan Macias and their teams, along with many residents and friends who volunteered to lend a hand in assisting the vaccination process. Approximately 225 people received vaccinations each day. I also want to recognize our Board of Directors for permitting the Community Center to be used as the site to administer the vaccines. Kudos to Debbie Kent and the Lifestyle Team for making the last six months so exciting for our residents with a wide array of road trips, sporting events, shows, special outdoor events and performances in the Vista Room. She more than made up for time lost during the COVID-19 isolation by hosting such events as the Grand Reopening of the Community Center, the New Resident Welcome, road trips to the Grand Canyon and Laughlin, multiple sporting events including games with the Vegas Golden Knights, the Aviators and the UNLV Runnin' Rebels, food truck outside events, and much more. It is truly impressive to see us come back to the amazing events we had prior to COVID-19. We held our first Advertiser's Meet 'n' Greet in approximately two years on October 14. It was hosted by the Communications Committee and The Breeze, and it was a resounding success. More than 40 companies participated in the event, and more than 150 residents had an opportunity to meet the vendors and win door prizes, which is always a highlight of the event. Special thanks to Breeze Editor Trish Williamson and Lifestyle Office Manager Lori Daniels who planned, organized, and executed the event and the Maintenance and Lifestyle Teams. We also appreciate the many volunteers, including members of the Communications Committee, Neighborhood Watch, Patrol, and the Veteran's Club, who greeted advertisers and helped them carry display materials. In addition, we are grateful to MountainView Hospital for providing a delicious continental breakfast.
The Sun City Aliante team was saddened to learn of the passing Board of Directors member Mark Pallans. He served on the Sun City Aliante Board for many years, and genuinely cared so much about our community. He will be missed. The Board of Directors recently appointed Sonja Bankston-Cullen to the open Board position at the Board of Directors meeting on November 10, and she will serve the remainder of the term ending May 2022. We are excited to welcome her back to the Board and look forward to working with her. I wish you a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season and New Year. Damian Carrasco Community Manager Sun City Aliante
BOARD MEETING
Sun City Aliante Board Meeting Summary Please read below for a summary of the November 10, 2021, Board of Directors (BOD) monthly meeting: New Business: A. Appointment of Sonja Bankston-Cullen to the Board – The Board appointed Sonja-Bankston Cullen to the Board until May 2022. B. Annual Audit Year Ending June 30, 2020 – Letter of Representation – The Board approved the Annual Audit Year Ending June 30, 2021. C. Pool and Spa Plaster Work – The Board approved Nationwide Pool quote to replaster the pool and spa for $2,600. D. Property & Grounds Committee Project Request to Reinstall Grass at Willow Wren Park – The Board tabled this request until plans are made for the removal of non-recreational turf from all common areas. E. Lifestyle Committee Recommendation of Changes to the Club Guidelines – The Board approved Board Secretary Wayne Headrick to revise the Club Guidelines document for final approval. F. December Board Meeting – The Board approved cancelling the December 8 BOD meeting. G. Mask Policy – The Board approved requiring everyone to wear a mask inside the Community Center except when they are swimming, showering, eating, and drinking.
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LIFESTYLE NEWS Dear Residents, Oh, what a year it was! Masks may have shielded your smiles, but we see your smile through your eyes. We went from shelter-in-place shutdowns, tissue paper shortages, Covid-19 Vaccinations and Boosters in the Vista Room, to slowly gaining our lives back by taking gradual steps to a normal life. With safety precautions, we took a leap of faith and pursued our events. We traveled to Tuachan in St. George, UT, the Grand Canyon & Sedona, Laughlin & Oatman, and Mt. Charleston. The sporting events invited us back to games with the Las Vegas Aviators, UNLV Football games at Allegiant Stadium, and the Vegas Golden Knights at the TMobile Arena. The Las Vegas strip offered shows and we jumped at the chance to attend the John Fogerty concert at Wynn Las Vegas and Cirque du Soleil's O at the Bellagio. The residents who attended these functions experienced much needed social interaction and created lifetime memories. With all the safety protocol in place with buses and venues, it has provided a level of confidence to enjoy life. Food Trucks returned to our parking lot, along with Skechers and free shredding. Entertainment continues in the Vista Room with Dance Socials and Box Office Movies at no charge to residents. We truly are making up for lost time. The Community Center has been active with the return of some of our Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Groups. The Lifestyle Committee has been busy working on a new policy for the use of lockers in the Craft Rooms. Once approved by the Board of Directors, those Chartered Club members will be notified as to next steps. All Chartered Club and Special Interest Group Leaders are invited to attend the next Inter Club Council (ICC) Meeting on Friday, December 3, at 10 a.m., in the Vista Room. Residents have resumed their fitness programs, classes, and enjoy the amenities offered to those who wish to continue their health and wellness routines. Please check out the new fitness equipment and our new bi-weekly “Sports Conditioning” class. Looking ahead at 2022, there will be fantastic opportunities for Sun City Aliante residents to enjoy the “City of Entertainment”. Future 2022 events include Vegas Golden Knight hockey games and trips to see Andre Bocelli and Andre Rieu. In addition, we will have live performances in the Vista Room and the return of themed events. Thank you to all those residents who have supported the Lifestyle Department’s calendar of events through these times and sharing your friendship with your neighbors. The Grand Canyon & Sedona participants have already had their first reunion to bring everyone back and reflect on what a wonderful experience they shared together. My sincere appreciation to the Board of Directors, the First Service Residential Team: Damian, Nelenie, Carol, Juan, Angel, Jose, Sharon, Alonso, Nathan, Francisco, Trish, Lori, Elaine, Fran, Jan, Kotch and Angie for being such a remarkable group to work with. Thank you, always!
COMMUNITY STANDARDS Dear Residents: Here we are… December 2021. I do not know about you, but I blinked after the ball dropped on December 31, 2020, and the year flashed by, and now I am again preparing for that New Year's Eve party I will attend. Surely, I am not the only one who feels time is moving too fast. For many of you who relocated from other parts of the country, welcome to Nevada winter. It is not cold, and we have no snow to shovel. As I am writing this article, it is sunny and beautiful outside at 72 degrees. You can walk, bike, or chat with friends while enjoying the view of the mountains or the golf course. I encourage you to do all these, except walking around on the golf course. It is dangerous to walk your dog or take a stroll around the golf course for obvious reasons: errant golf balls and golf carts. Likewise, this is not a good idea in the evening just because there are no golfers present. You may think you are harmlessly taking a leisure walk, but residents who abut the golf course may assume you are an intruder or a stalker. Therefore, for your safety as well as others, please refrain from taking your walks on the golf course during the day or evening. Frosty the Snowman, lights, wreaths, reindeers, and all other holiday decorations are permitted to be displayed but must be removed thirty (30) days after the holiday. Please be thoughtful and respectful to all by not allowing music to be played too early, too late, or too loud. If you are expecting guests, please be mindful that vehicles do not obstruct egress and ingress. Invite guests to the Community Center but please emphasize that all rules must be adhered to. As winter begins, remember to change your landscape irrigation clock to water only on your assigned watering day to comply with the community's mandatory winter watering schedule. In effect through Feb. 28, the winter restrictions limit both turf and drip irrigation to one day per week based on each property's address; find your assigned watering group assignment at the City of North Las Vegas' website. Sunday watering is prohibited year-round. Christmas Hours: The Community Center will close at noon on Friday, December 24 and all day on Saturday, December 25. The Community Center will reopen on Sunday, December 26 at 7 a.m. The Sun City Aliante Administrative Offices will close on Friday, December 24 and Monday, December 27. The Administrative Offices will reopen on Tuesday, December 28. New Year's Hours: The Community Center will close at noon on Friday, December 31, and all day on New Year's Day. The Center will reopen on Sunday, January 2 at 7 a.m. The Sun City Aliante Administrative Offices will be closed on Friday, December 31 and Monday, January 3. The Administrative Offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 4. If you have any questions, please contact me at 702-638-5006 or email assistantmanager@suncityaliante.us. I wish everyone a great holiday and safe travels. See you next year!
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa! Here is to bringing back the holiday spirit from yesteryear and making this year's holiday season our best! Best wishes, Debbie Kent
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ASSOCIATION NEWS
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
COUNCILMAN RICHARD CHERCHIO
Dear Residents,
Hello Residents,
I hope you enjoy an amazing happy holiday season with your families and friends. In the ecumenical spirit of the holidays, we are featuring articles on the traditions of Christmas and Kwanzaa.
I typically receive many questions regarding construction happening around the City and what's to come in the future. I often joke, if we all purchased stock in an orange cone company, we'd all be doing quite well financially today! Yes, having all of this construction can make it a challenge out there on the road, but it's something we all must deal with in order to have the wonderful services and businesses here in North Las Vegas that many of you have been asking for.
In celebration of the holidays, we offer fun seminars in December, which you should put on your calendar. Erin Crisp of Encompass Care Rehabilitation Hospital will host a Holiday Craft Party on December 13. This a great opportunity to make a unique gift to decorate your home or give to a loved one or friend. Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick will serve up a delicious holiday lunch on Wednesday, December 15. Celebrate the season with Commissioner Kirkpatrick and wish season's greetings to your friends and neighbors. As always, she will provide a tasty holiday meal for residents. During this month, we have two days which recognize those who serve or have served our country. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day takes place on December 7. It commemorates the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941. It also honors efforts made in the Pacific War (WWII) that followed the attacks. On December 13, we celebrate the birthday of the U.S. National Guard, a branch of the U.S. Army that was established 1636. It is comprised of citizen-soldiers who volunteer to help their country whenever they are called upon. There are two branches in the National Guard, Army and Air, and every state has both. I feel extremely blessed to have worked in this amazing community for the past 11 years. We have a fabulous Lifestyle Team led by Debbie Kent. I want to thank everyone for their support and friendship. I genuinely appreciate the contributions of Lori Daniels and Elaine Goddard to The Breeze and their support for our advertisers. Kudos to Juan Macias and his Maintenance Team for all they do and keep doing every day to make all of our activities, events, seminars, and more run so smoothly. Thank you to the Administrative Team, Nelenie Hernandez and Carol Garbarino, for their help throughout the year. I am grateful to the members of the Communications Committee, who are always ready to assist me with any challenge including the website, The Breeze, Advertiser's Meet 'n' Greets, Health Fairs and the needs of our advertisers. I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge how much I appreciate the leadership of our Community Manager, Damian Carrasco, and the support of our Board of Directors. Thank you! If you have any questions or want to share information, please contact me at 702-638-5035 or email twilliamson@suncityaliante.us. Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season and a New Year filled with joy and good health, Trish Williamson Editor, The Breeze
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You'll be pleased to know that we have a very diverse group of businesses looking to settle in North Las Vegas. This development contributes to a strong financial base for our city and better positions us in the event of an economic downturn. Our City Council learned an important lesson during the Great Recession – relying strictly on gaming is problematic. Since then, it's been our priority as a council to create a diverse economy; so, our residents would not get hit as financially hard as in the past. This strategy also helps to protect our property values and allows us to maintain and grow our resident services. I am aware that there is also a lot of concern about whether we have enough water to support all of the construction going on. I can assure you, we are growing responsibly, and we have been very proactive in conserving this precious natural resource. Furthermore, the state passed AB 356 recently, which once it fully goes into effect, will eliminate all aesthetic non-functional grass starting with street medians, community entrances, linear sidewalk grass, etc. It will not affect park areas where people and children play. In other news, I would like to commend our Sun City Aliante Veterans Club and its members for their successful dedication of their Veterans Memorial on Veterans Day in front of your Community Center. I also want to thank our North Las Vegas Fire Department staff for agreeing to come to the Vista Room and provide booster shots for all our residents who requested them. One final update on the grading that is going on adjacent to Sun City Aliante (on the vacant land just east of the community wall). DR Horton bought a large portion of land in the Villages of Tule Springs, and they are grading at a fast pace. The plans have them going vertical with phase one, which will be next to your east wall, around May of 2022. As promised, they will all be high-end single-story homes. The project will complement and improve all property values around it. I plan to have the builder and their representative attend a meeting with us in the Vista Room to show you what the models in phase one will look like, as well as answer as many questions as possible. In my next article, I plan to discuss our innovative Job Creation Zone and the exciting opportunities it will provide. Stay tuned! + Richard Cherchio Mayor Pro Tempore Ward 4 Councilman North Las Vegas
DECEMBER 2021
ASSOCIATION NEWS
SUN CITY ALIANTE NOMINATED AS OUTSTANDING LARGE ASSOCIATION OF THE YEAR FOR 2021 Board President Warren Geller and General Manager Damian Carrasco are also Nominated
We are proud to announce that Sun City Aliante has been nominated by the Community Associations Institute (CAI) as the Southern Nevada Outstanding Large Association of the Year for 2021. This is the fourth consecutive year that Sun City Aliante has been nominated for this prestigious award (considered the equivalent of the "CAI Oscar"). Most recently, Sun City was nominated and won the award for 2018 and 2019. In 2020, we were again nominated for the award. In addition, Warren Geller, President of the Sun City Aliante Board of Directors, and Damian Carrasco, General Manager of Sun City Aliante, have been nominated by CAI respectively as the Board Member of the Year and the Onsite Manager of the Year. Congratulations to the Board of Directors and staff of team members for their dedication and hard work to enhance the experience of every resident. We will find out if we win at the annual gala at Red Rock Hotel and Casino in March 2022.
NEW RESIDENTS WELCOME TO NEW SUN CITY ALIANTE RESIDENTS Dave Soreff and Faline Kini Michael and Cheryl Phillips Herbert Wong Kim Smith Michael Sarisky & Kimberly Russo
David and Moreteal Vankeuren Danny Vankeuren Brian and Kathleen Smith Roberto Mercado and Martha Salts
NEW RESIDENTS MUST REGISTER AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICE If you are a new resident or have moved to another home within the community, please contact Customer Service Coordinator Carol Garbarino to schedule a registration appointment. All new Sun City Aliante residents (homeowners and renters) are required to register with Carol Garbarino in the Customer Service Office at the Community Center. At the same time, you can obtain a Membership Card which is required to access all activities in the Community Center. You can contact Carol at 702-638-5023 or cgarbarino@suncityaliante.us Thank you in Advance The Compliance and Customer Service Office
Effective November 1, 2021 New Mailing Address for HOA Payments FirstService Residential's mailing address has changed for accepting payments made by paper check, money order and through your bank's Online Bill Pay feature. If you choose to pay by check or money order, please mail your payments to the address below moving forward. If you pay through your bank's Online Bill Pay feature, please log in to your online banking account and update the payee's address as listed below: For Sun City Aliante HOA Payments, use the new address below:
DECEMBER HOLIDAY HOURS Christmas: The Community Center will close at noon on Friday, December 24 and all day on Saturday, December 25. The Community Center will reopen on Sunday, December 26 at 7 a.m. The Sun City Aliante Administrative Offices will recognize the Christmas holiday by closing the Administration Offices on Friday, December 24 and Monday, December 27. The Administrative Offices will reopen on Tuesday, December 28. New Year's: The Community Center will close at noon on Friday, December 31 and all day on New Year's Day. The Center will reopen on Sunday, January 2 at 7 a.m. The Sun City Aliante Administrative Offices will be closed on Friday, December 31 and Monday, January 3. The Administrative Offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 4.
Sun City Aliante c/o FirstService Residential P.O. Box 30422 Tampa, FL 33630-3422 For Aliante Master Association HOA Payments use the new address below: Aliante Master Association c/o FirstService Residential P.O. Box 30422 Tampa, FL 33630-3422 Checks should continue to be made payable to the entity name listed on your statement or coupon. Include the remittance slip with your payments and make sure to include your account number found on your statement or coupon in the notes section of your check or your Online Bill Pay settings. Online Payment Provider - As the preferred way for you to manage and remit your payments, we invite you to begin paying online through ClickPay . Activate your account below and set up automatic recurring or one-time payments by e-check (ACH) at no cost to you or by debit and credit card for a nominal fee. Once activated, you may access your account at www.ClickPay.com/FirstService. For help with your account, contact ClickPay by visiting their help center at www.ClickPay.com/GetHelp. WWW.SUNCITYALIANTE.ORG | THE BREEZE
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HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
CHRISTMAS DAY- A RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY Christmas Day is celebrated by billions of Christians around the world on December 25. It is the annual commemoration of the nativity or the birth of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, who is recognized by Christians as the Savior of the World. For Christians, believing that God came into the world in the form of man to atone for the sins of humanity is considered to be the primary purpose for celebrating Christmas. The word Christmas originates from the words Christ's Mass. In old English (first recorded in 1038) it was referred to as Cristesmaesse, which means “Christian Mass.” St. Francis of Assisi began the tradition of singing Christmas carols in church in the 13th century. Popular customs for most Christians today include attending church, exchanging gifts, lighting and decorating Christmas trees and sharing meals with family and friends.
Christmas Day – A Cultural Celebration Christmas Day is a public holiday in many countries and is celebrated religiously and culturally by millions of people. In the 19th Century, as Americans began to embrace Christmas, they changed it into a family-centered day of peace and nostalgia. Over the years, Americans built Christmas traditions all their own that included many other customs and traditions surrounding the Christmas season, including decorating trees, sending holiday cards, gift-giving and renewing the legend of Santa Claus.
Christmas Traditions
HAPPY KWANZAA Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture, which is held from December 26 to January 1, culminating in gift-giving and a feast of faith, called Karamu Ya Imani, held on December 31. The name Kwanzaa comes from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which means “first fruits” in the Swahili language (an Eastern African language spoken in countries including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique and Zimbabwe). Kwanzaa is mostly celebrated in the USA.
Kwanzaa is less than 60 years old Maulana Karenga, a college professor, created Kwanzaa as a way of uniting and empowering the African American community in the aftermath of the Watts Rebellion. Having modeled his holiday on traditional African harvest festivals, he took the name “Kwanzaa” from the Swahili phrase, “Matunda Ya Kwanza,” which means “First Fruits.”
Many people celebrate both Kwanzaa and Christmas Though often thought of as an alternative to Christmas, many people actually celebrate both. “Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, but a cultural one with an inherent spiritual quality,” Karenga writes. “Thus, Africans of all faiths can and do celebrate Kwanzaa, i.e. Muslims, Christians, Black Hebrews, Jews, Buddhists, Baha'i and Hindus, as well as those who follow the ancient traditions of Maat, Yoruba, Ashanti, Dogon, etc.” According to Karenga, everyone can also enjoy Kwanzaa, just as non-Mexicans commemorate Cinco de Mayo and non-Native Americans participate in powwows
Christmas trees – Each year, 30-35 million real Christmas trees are sold in the Kwanzaa centers around seven principles. United States. Trees usually grow for about 15 years before they are sold. The seven principles of Kwanzaa, as determined by Karenga, are Umoja Decorated trees date back to Germany in the Middle Ages. The Rockefeller (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and Center Christmas Tree Tradition dates back to 1931. responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity) and Imani (faith). Eggnog - The first eggnog made in the United States was consumed in Captain John Smith's 1607 Jamestown settlement. George Washington is said to have a Kwanzaa also has seven symbols–Mazao (crops), Mkeka (mat), Kinara special recipe with brandy, whiskey, rum and sherry. (candleholder), Muhindi (corn), Kikombe cha Umoja (unity cup), Zawadi (gifts) and Mishumaa Saba (seven candles) – that are traditionally arranged on Poinsettia plants - are named after Botanist Joel R. Poinsett, an American a table. Three of the seven candles are red, representing the struggle; three of minister to Mexico, who brought the red-and-green plant from Mexico to the candles are green, representing the land and hope for the future; and one of America in 1828. the candles is Black, representing people of African descent. Some families who celebrate Kwanzaa dress up or decorate their homes in those colors. The Salvation Army- has been sending Santa Clausclad donation collectors into the streets since the 1890s Homemade and educational gifts are encouraged. to raise money for the needy. The organization helps In order to avoid over-commercialization, gifts handed out to family members more than 4.5 million during the holiday season. on the last day of Kwanzaa are often homemade. Alternatively, some participants buy books, music, art accessories or other culturally themed Rudolph – “the most famous reindeer of all,” was the products, preferably from a Black-owned business. product of Robert L. May's imagination in 1939. The copywriter wrote a poem about the reindeer to help lure customers into the Montgomery Ward department store. U.S. presidents habitually wish the nation a happy
Kwanzaa
Elf on the Shelf – Love it or loathe it… More than 13 .Former president Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, issued a statement in million elves have been “adopted” in homes since 2005 when Carol Aebersold 2011 “to all those celebrating Kwanzaa.” “We know that there are still too and her daughter, Chanda Bell, published the book “Elf on the Shelf: a Christmas many Americans going through enormous challenges and trying to make ends Tradition (that comes with a toy elf). meet,” the president said. “But we also know that in the spirit of unity, or umoja, we can overcome those challenges together.” Presidents Bill Clinton Advent Calendars – Started in 1903 by publisher Gerhard Land- offered a way and George W. Bush released similar statements during their time in office. The for children to count down to Christmas by opening one “door” or “window” a holiday also has made inroads with the U.S. Postal Service, which has issued day to reveal a poem or small gift, such as chocolates. Kwanzaa stamps since 1997. Gingerbread House – It is the Germans who get credit for the gingerbread house ( S o u r c e s : o ffi c i a l k w a n z a a w e b s i t e . o rg , i n t e r e x c h a n g e . o rg a n d tradition. When the German Brothers Grimm wrote “Hansel and Gretel,” a new history.com/Editors) holiday tradition was born. (Source: History.com Editors)
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COMMITTEE NEWS
DECEMBER 2021
NEIGHBORHOOD NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MONTHLY BULLETIN:
COMMITTEES
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Meets every other Friday, 8:30 a.m. Harlan Nelson at hnelson867@cox.net
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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
During the coming weeks, we must be very alert in our everyday life, unlike any other time of the year. The last week in November and all through December people will be out shopping in stores and ordering their holiday gifts online. With online shopping comes delivery trucks. We have all seen UPS, FEDEX, AMAZON PRIME, USPS, TRUCK SHARE, and now there will be UBER and LYFT. Some will text you and some will ring your doorbell. Others will drop the package, leave and email you a picture of the spot they dropped your package. It is up to you to watch for this package to be delivered. If it sits at your front door for even a few minutes, a porch pirate may follow that delivery truck and steal your package. If you cannot be home, ask a neighbor or if you have a Neighborhood Watch Block Captain, ask them to watch for your package. Never leave your packages in your car in plain sight. Always put the packages in the trunk or covered storage area. If you have family or friends in for the holidays, tell them not to store packages in their vehicle. Always make sure the car is locked. This time of the year someone may be checking door handles to see if vehicles are locked.
Meets third Fridays, 10 a.m. Lynda Towers at lynda1229@msn.com
COVENANTS COMMITTEE
Meets third Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. in the Conference Room Mark Smith at MAS7809@hotmail.com
ELECTION COMMITTEE
Larry Rothstein at lilandlar@aol.com
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Meets last Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m. David Grossman at dt.grossman@yahoo.com
LIFESTYLE COMMITTEE
Meets third Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Art G Davis at artgdavis2@yahoo.com
PATROL COMMITTEE
Meets third Mondays, 2 p.m. Phil Zanello at zp9@aol.com
PROPERTY AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Meets third Thursdays, 1 p.m. Chair position is vacant
One more thing to look out for is our incoming and outgoing mail. In the last few months, someone has broken into 6 mailboxes. Our suggestion is to pick up your mail every day, as soon as the mail has been delivered. Outgoing mail should be put in the outgoing mail slot before the mail person has delivered the daily mail. It's not a good idea to leave any outgoing mail in the mailbox overnight. The safest thing to do is to take outgoing mail to the post office curbside boxes or inside the post office. For information regarding the Sun City Aliante Neighborhood Watch program, contact our Coordinator, Jim Blossey at jimandpatb@embarqmail.com or 775-530-5119. Be safe: if you see something, say something! Your Neighborhood Watch Block Captains
PATROL COMMITTEE Are you looking for something to do? We all have some unstructured time on our hands. Are you looking for something to do with your spouse, significant other, friend or neighbor? Why not consider becoming a Patrol volunteer. We have husband and wife, neighbors and friends who patrol together weekly. They give their time willingly because they care about our Sun City community As we turn the page to 2022, it is a perfect time to venture out as a Patrol volunteer. It is good to get out, increases self-esteem and gives us a sense of purpose and achievement. We are truly neighbors helping neighbors. The process is simple. Stop by the Community Center Front Desk and pick up a Patrol application. Turn it back in, and we do the rest. We hope to see you in 2022! For information regarding the Sun City Aliante Patrol, contact the Patrol Chairman Phil Zanello at zp9@aol.com or 702-460-9582.
OPEN POSITIONS ON SUN CITY ALIANTE COMMITTEES The Patrol Committee and Property & Grounds Committee have one opening for a homeowner on their respective committees. Here is a brief description of Committee responsibilities: Lifestyle – Oversees the Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Groups. Patrol – Oversees the Patrol and observes and reports events/activities affecting homeowners. Property & Grounds - Oversees the upkeep and maintenance of the Common Areas. All Committee positions are voluntary. We encourage you to consider becoming more actively involved in your community by joining one of the Sun City Aliante committees listed above. The first step is to pick up “Sun City Aliante Committee Interest Application” at the Front Desk or in the Customer Service Office. You can also print a form off the website at www.suncityaliante.org. On the website at the top of the Home Page, you will find the heading “Documents.” Click on the arrow and select “Commonly Used Forms.” Then select "Committee Interest Application." Please fill out the form and return it to the Front Desk.
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YEAR END FINANCIAL & TAX PLANNING OPPORTUNITIES Wednesday, December 1, 11 a.m. Join Adam Goodman, of Goodman Lifetime Wealth Management, for a Year End Review of Financial & Tax Planning Opportunities. Throughout the year there have been several legislative proposals around raising taxes. At this Lunch 'n' Learn, he will discuss: • • •
The current state of tax changes Frequently attractive year end planning opportunities, especially for individuals between the ages of 59 ½ and 72 Any other timely and important areas on my mind
The presentation will be followed by a Q & A session. Please register at the Front Desk by November 29. Presented by Adam Goodman, RICP®, WMCP®, LACP® of Goodman Lifetime Wealth Strategies, a Retirement Planning & Investment Advisory firm. Investment advisory services offered through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC (BCM), a registered investment advisor. BCM and Goodman Lifetime Wealth Strategies are independent of each other.
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60+ MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS – WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Thursday, December 2, 10 a.m. Learn about CenterWell Senior Primary Care right in our neighborhood It is that time of the year again! The end of Medicare Open Enrollment is quickly sneaking up on us … it is December 7. Did you know there are 60+ Medicare Advantage Plans offered for 2022? Do you know the right one for you? Join Brandon and Andrea Scott of The Medicare Store on December 2 and find out which one is best for you. They will be joined by Rob Cole, Broker Relationship of CenterWell, a new senior primary care located right in our neighborhood. Imagine a doctor's office designed exclusively for seniors where everything is tailored to your needs… full service primary care, pharmacy, behavioral health, nutrition, wellness support and more. Please register at the Front Desk by December 1
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Wednesday, December 8, 11 a.m.
Did you know Nevada Energy charges you a Temp. Green Power Financing fee every month on your power bill? Unless you own your own utility and are selling back energy to the grid, these charges will remain on your NV Energy bill. Join Damien Buzz, the CEO of Renewable Energy of Nevada (REON), who is leading the charge to bring energy savings to your home with the help of the State of Nevada energy programs…. the bottom line is saving money on your energy bills. His mission is to educate Nevada homeowners on the renewable energy program and make your home energy efficient with less of a footprint on the environment. See if your home qualifies for the many energy savings programs that will help lower your energy consumption and get free or discounted equipment installed for your home. Under the Assembly Bill 405, all Nevada residents can qualify for the Federal Government tax incentives. Come join Damien and find out all the details. During the seminar, REON will hold a drawing for a free door prize. Everyone attending will be eligible for the drawing. Please register at the Front Desk by December 6.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR TOOTH REPLACEMENT OPTIONS
Thursday December 9, 11 a.m. to noon. WOW Dental Clinic® digiSmile®
No one wants to lose their teeth, but it's a natural part of life. According to the website: gotoapro.org. “About 23 million are completely edentulous and about 12 million are edentulous in one arch. 90% of those who suffer from edentulism have dentures. The number of partially edentulous patients will continue to increase in the next 15 years to more than 200 million individuals.” DigiSmile® dentures are the ONLY dentures that deliver natural looking, perfectly fitting dentures in just two appointments and only one week! At our Lunch n' Learn we will discuss: • your tooth replacement options • which options are best for your lifestyle • materials used in dental restorations • live testimonial from a real digiSmile® patient • learn how tooth replacement is evolving • discover how digital technology makes dentistry faster, more accurate, and less painful · meet your WOW Dental Clinic® dentist On behalf of WOW Dental Clinic® we are excited to meet you all December 9. Please register at the Front Desk by December 7.
WHY YOU SHOULD PROTECT YOUR ASSETS WITH A TRUST AND UPDATE YOUR TRUST! SNACK ‘N’ LEARN JOIN US FOR A HOLIDAY CRAFT PARTY … Tuesday, December 7, 11 a.m. Attend this informative, entertaining seminar and learn the facts related to protecting your assets and planning for your future with an Affordable Living Trust prepared by Trustmasters. During this seminar, you will learn: • How to avoid Probate Court • How a trust protects all your assets • Why you need a living trust prepared in the state of Nevada • How to protect an inheritance from predators who want to take it away (Divorcing spouses, lawsuits, creditors, government agencies and the IRS) • Why to avoid “do–it–yourself” or bargain-priced attorney plans • How to protect your family from being wiped out by nursing care bills… and much more. Please register at the Front Desk by December 6!
Monday, December 13, 10 a.m. to noon
This was so much fun we are scheduling it again! Attention, all craft lovers. Let's get in the holiday spirit. Join Erin Crisp of Encompass Care Rehabilitation Hospital to make attractive signage for Hannukah, Christmas or Kwanzaa. This is a great opportunity to make something special for your home, a loved one or a friend. All supplies will be provided free of charge and you'll be able to take home your masterpiece. Don't miss the opportunity to make something unique to decorate your home or use as a gift. First Come! First Served! Please register at the Front Desk by December 10. The limit is 40… so register early!
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LUNCH ‘N’ LEARN
JOIN CANO HEALTH FOR A HOLIDAY PARTY Friday, December 10, 11 a.m. Learn About A New Experience in Senior Primary Care in our Neighborhood Cano Health was just awarded corporation of the year and they have a new location right in our neighborhood. Cano Health has continued to prove themselves year after year by expanding and providing exceptional care to our senior communities. Join us in celebrating Cano Health's success and growth. You will also have an opportunity to sign up for a tour of the new West Craig location.
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During this presentation, you will learn some of the reasons why Cano Health has been honored for its extraordinary benefits offered to seniors including: • A caring clinical staff • Dental Services • Healthy Heart Preventive Cardiology • Diabetes Management • Physiotherapy • The Wellness Center • Prescription Delivery • Cano Life Loyalty Program • Agreements with new insurance partners, such as Humana, Blue Cross & Blue Shield … and more. These are just some of the reasons why Cano Health has been rated as a Five-Star Provider by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Please register at the Front Desk by December 8
HOLIDAY LUNCH WITH CLARK COUNTY COMMISSIONER KIRKPATRICK Wednesday, December 15, 11:30 a.m. Come enjoy a holiday lunch and celebrate the season with Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick (District B). She will meet with residents of Sun City Aliante on December 15 at 11:30 a.m. in the Vista Room. Following the meal, she will discuss legislative issues, especially those related to seniors and veterans. Join Commissioner Kirkpatrick and wish season's greetings to your friends and neighbors. As always, she will provide a tasty holiday meal for everyone. Please sign up at the Front Desk by December 13.
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WEBINAR WEIGHT LOSS FOR LIFE
December 14, 2021, 11 a.m.
Do you need to lose a few pounds and keep it off? Having trouble getting started or sticking to a plan? Dr. Devin Luzod with Spinal Care of Nevada will present the definitive guide to the most popular, proven weight loss programs and give you critical tips to lose weight quickly and keep it off. Whether you are overweight, or, are near your goal and looking to maintain, a healthy waistline can help avoid heart problems, diabetes and other dangerous diseases. 2021 is the year we can all move faster, look better and be lighter on our feet!. Q & A with the doc to follow. Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0qdOGrrD4jH9WLwA9uYYspD13rSGmhPcd You will also receive the link in the December eBlast to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Trish Williamson at 702-429-1623 or email twilliamson@suncityaliante.us.
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Friday, December 3, 10 a.m. The next ICC (inter Club Council) Meeting will be held on Friday, December 3 at 10 a.m. in the Vista Room. This forum meets quarterly to bring together leaders of Sun City Aliante's Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Groups to help members stay in the know, discuss relevant issues and celebrate accomplishments. All Chartered Club and Special Interest Group Leaders are invited to participate in the ICC quarterly meetings as well as members of the Lifestyle Committee. Please call the Front Desk to reserve your place.
HEALTH & FITNESS NEW BI-WEEKLY SPORTS CONDITIONING CLASS Designed to Improve Your Golf, Tennis or Pickleball Game This new sports conditioning class is ideal for anyone who wants to improve their golf, tennis or pickleball game. Whether you play occasionally, regularly or like to compete, enjoy your sport more by hitting the ball harder, moving better, healing old injuries and avoiding new ones. The class is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. Each 50-minute sport conditioning class is targeted toward residents who enjoy tennis, golf or pickleball. It is open to everyone but will focus on exercises to enhance sport performance and, especially, to minimize injuries typical of these sports.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Announcing Community movies have returned. You are welcome to bring: Own Snacks Non-alcoholic beverage
Please join us in the Vista Room from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for award-winning lms.
NOW PLAYING A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER RESPECT Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, December 15 Friday, December 10 6 p.m. - FREE/residents ($4 per guest) 6 p.m. - FREE/residents ($4 per guest) The film follows the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a young child singing in her father's church choir to her international stardom. Respect is the remarkable story of the music icon's journey to find her voice and become the Queen of Soul. Her voice changed everything. The film rated PG-13, and it runs 2 hours, 25 minutes.
A harsh TV personality needs a break from her own life, so she hops into a car and drives to a small town mountain retreat. On her way there, a blizzard veers her off the road and she crashes. When she comes to, she has complete amnesia and a friendly passerby takes her in. The film stars Mira Sorvino and Cameron Mathison. The film is rated is TV-G (Drama, Romance), and it runs 1 hour, 24 minutes.
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HOLIDAY HO-HO-HOEDOWN Friday Night Social and Dance Party Friday, December 3, 6 p.m. Resident- Free; Guests $4 Please sign up at the front desk by noon, the day of the event. Step up and get ready to dance! Get ready for the Holiday Ho-HoHoedown Social and Dance Party in the Vista Room from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Come enjoy an evening of socializing, dancing, and great music. The dance floor is open, whether you enjoy Ballroom, Line or Disco dancing. This event provides residents with an entertaining evening for enjoyable expression, social interaction, and a pleasurable exercise. You are welcome to bring your favorite spirit libation (BYOB). Please register at the Front Desk by noon, the day of the event. You must present a ticket at the door.
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HIGHLIGHTS
DECEMBER 2021
ART IN THE PARK - OCTOBER 3, 2021 - BOULDER CITY, NV
NORTH LAS VEGAS FIRE CHIEF JOSEPH CALHOUN AND DEPUTY CHIEF TRAVIS ANDERSON DREW THE LUCKY WINNER AT THE COVID-10 BOOSTER SHOT EVENT
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FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY - SKECHERS - FREE SHREDDING - OCTOBER 8, 2021 SUN CITY ALIANTE PARKING LOT
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JOHN FOGERTY CONCERT - OCTOBER 13, 2021 - WYNN LAS VEGAS
UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS FOOTBALL VS. SAN JOSE STATE - OCTOBER 21, 2021
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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL "O" - OCTOBER 28, 2021, BELLAGIO LAS VEGAS
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CERAMICS CLUB The Holiday Season is upon us, and members of the Ceramics Club are busy working on their holiday items to give as a gift or for decorating their homes. Come join us and create your own fun item. You can also drop by the Ceramics Room during one of our classes on Wednesday or Saturday where we have many finished pieces available for sale if you need a holiday gift.
8Ballers Prevail in Sun City Pool Tournament Wednesday, September 22 saw the continuation of the ongoing Sun City Aliante pool tournament competitions between our Sun City Aliante 8Ballers and our friends from Sun City Summerlin. The 8Ballers showed their competitive metal by taking the first three places in a triple elimination tournament! Highlighting the tournament with their outstanding play were 1st Place and Tournament Champions Don Barclay and Fred Schagel, who shot lights out and overcame two elimination games to nose out 2nd Place finishers, Lane Smith, and Dave Meteyer. The new 8Ballers President, Vic Anderson, and his partner, Mike Mirro, rounded out a formidable 8Ballers team, winning 3rd Place.
We hope to see some new faces as well as all our current members. New members are always welcome, and we have certified teachers ready to help you if needed. For any questions or more information regarding the club, contact Jill Ernest at 702-954-6299 or Denise Simon at 914-907-6899.
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Thanks to the Community Center staff for assisting us with our luncheon setup and to our Sun City Aliante Board of Directors for creating a beautiful pool room. Our Summerlin guests were impressed with both the venue and our new tables. They hope to return our hospitality later this Fall with an invitation to play on their new tables that they are presently lobbying for with their Summerlin Community. A special thanks Vic Anderson for the photographs of our 2021 tournament that can be seen in our showcase. And thanks to all our tournament participants, including Vern Praus, Joe McKay, Derel Parker, John Burke, Ernie Thompson, Vic Anderson, Mike Mirro, Dave Meteyer, Lane Thompson, Fred Schagel, and Don Barclay. And finally, thanks to Dave Grossman whose assistance with our tournament organization was invaluable. For more information about the club and free lessons, call Vic Anderson at 321-557-5437
ALIANTE CLASSY CHEFS
Pictured (l-r) are Ann Ludeman, Paula Walter, Joyce Nuell, Carol Aden, Tomi Nichols, Mady Shapiro, and Collette Stickney.
The Forget-Me-Knots got together to bag and label all the items they have made lately for the Clark County Foster Children Program. This is their main charity and one that means a lot to all of them. The organization assists children, newborn to age 18, who have many needs. Members of the club make baby blankets, booties, hats, scarves, sweaters and many more items. The Forget-Me-Knots meet every Monday from 1-4 p.m. The items they make are not only for charity, but they also have their own projects too. In the beginning, the club was established to give back to our community. We welcome anyone who has or would like to learn how to knit or crochet. We also have needle work and jewelry making. Please join us for an afternoon of friendship and crafting. They hope to see you there. If you have any questions, please contact Collette Stickney at 702-399-2647.
The Classy Chefs had their Thanksgiving Celebration on November 2. The menu was Roast Turkey Breast by Alfreda Porter-Katz, Rotisserie Chicken, Dressing by Diane Lazarus, Sweet Potatoes by Sylvia Ross, Corn Casserole by Amy Redd and Apple Pie Bars. The December 7 meeting will be their Christmas Celebration to include a “Chinese Christmas” gift exchange. The menu is Ham w/ Glaze, Hash Brown Casserole, Macaroni and Cheese, Salad and Pumpkin Torte. Please come join them if you want to learn to cook, love to cook and need some new recipes, or want to share your cooking style with the group. The group meets the first Tuesday of the month in the Community Center kitchen at 9:30 a.m. If you have any questions, please call Amy Redd 501-773-5201.
BOOK CLUB The Book Club selection for December is The Nickel Boys, by Colson Whitehead. Join us for a discussion at the Community Center at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 16, 2021. For a list of upcoming book selections, please visit our website at www.scaliante.com. For more information, please contact Jeannette Smith at 702-649-2468.
POKER CLUB Saturday October 23, 2021, the Sun City Aliante Poker Club held its quarterly No-Limit Texas Hold'em Tournament. A total of 37 residents participated and the following people placed in the tournament. 1st Place 3rd Place 5th Place 7th Place
RICK WARNER CEDRA RESKOVAC BILL LEWIS BOB CANCELLARO
2nd Place PERRY SWANSON 4th Place SHARON HARBOUR 6th Place RICK LEE 8th Place BOB ROSS
Rick Warner took home the 1st Place trophy. The Flowers went to Cedra Reskovac as the “Last Women Standing.” Thank You to the Aliante Lifestyle Associates and the Maintenance Staff for their help. Thank You to Ray Ramicone, Mae Go, Judy Darling and John Scia for assistance with setting up. The next tournament is tentatively scheduled for January 22, 2022. Ralph Punzi (r) presents the 1st Place Trophy to Rick Warner (l).
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TECHNOLOGY CLUB
THE HOLIDAYS ARE UPON US ... Seniors with Warm Hearts' Christmas “Giving” Tree for the children and parents of S.A.F.E. House, as well as the homeless and at-risk teens supported by Street Teens, will continue through Wednesday, December 15th.
On Thursday November 4, over 20 attendees participated in a lively discussion of the do's and don'ts of computer security. Gary Baldasarre led the discussion of many things that you should do about protecting yourself on the computer, including: • When in doubt, throw it out - if you aren't sure of the authenticity of the sender or the email, delete it! • Make sure your windows software is up to date. Many of the recent updates deal with security issues. • Never answer “popup windows” or instructions to call an unknown number or click any buttons to strange messages. • Be careful with personal information and what you share on social media or Facebook. Predators are watching. • Don't re-use passwords and change them periodically. • Spread the word and inform your friends and neighbors about computer security.
You can choose a tag from the tree for S.A.F.E. House with a child's wish, or if you prefer, you may donate a children's gift of your choice. Gifts are needed for all ages: boys and girls, newborns to 18 years, and there are tags for the parents too. For those helped by Street Teens, tags are also available with requests for more necessity type items and gift cards. If you have travel size toiletries from a recent vacation and do not plan to use them, please consider donating these types of items as well. On our tree this year, we will also have additional alternative tags for those who may want to give but may not want to shop. For $25.00, you can donate a Holiday Meal for one of Project 150's many at-risk teens that they service. The meal will feed a teen and their family (4 persons). Checks can be made out to Project 150. The other option is to donate $25.00 to Serving Our Kids Foundation to help them in acquiring the necessary items to provide weekend food to over 3,000 elementary school kids each week who otherwise would not have a food source on weekends. Checks can be made out to Serving Our Kids Foundation. If you choose one of these options, please attach the tag to your donation envelope. There are many options to choose from and please consider donating an item or two. Please drop off your donations no later than, Wednesday, December 15th. Place your unwrapped gifts or envelopes in our red collection box and attach the tag you took from the tree. Donations of wrapping paper, ribbon, bows, holiday decorations, and stocking stuffers, are always welcome. (If you take a tag and then change your mind, please return the tag to the tree as soon as possible, so no child will be left without a gift.) We would also like to send out a very big “Thank You” for the generosity you have shown with our Christmas “Giving” Tree and throughout the year and best wishes for joyous, healthy, and happy Holiday season. Our next meeting will be Thursday, December 16 at 10 a.m. in the Activity Room when we will sort the gifts we receive from our “Giving” Tree and distribute them to the respective organizations. For more information about this event or about our group, contact Carol Hoyt at 702-647-1289 or Karen Nutto at 201-787-9391.
SUN CITY ALIANTE SONGSTERS
Please join the next meeting,Thursday, December 2; the topic is “Selecting a PC.”
UKULELE STRUMMERS
Aloha from Sun City Aliante Ukulele Strummers! The Sun City Aliante Ukulele Strummers are still having so much fun meeting weekly on Sunday afternoons in the Activities Room. We are excited to announce that we will be playing for the Sun City Aliante Christmas Tree Lighting. This week we had a special guest from Arizona play ukulele with us. As Sue is an advanced ukulele player, she even led a song for us! We hope you can join us playing ukulele or just drop by and sing with us. Three classes are offered, and all classes have room for more strummers: Ukulele Fundamentals: Noon-12:30 p.m. This is for people who have never played a ukulele. Beginning Ukulele: 12:30 p.m.- 1:25 p.m. This class has played ukulele for a few weeks. Advanced Ukulele: 1:30-2:30 p.m. This class is for intermediate players who have attended ukulele classes and know ten basic chords. We will learn one or two new songs a week, play through songs we know, and learn special strumming techniques. We use Pete McCarty's NEW August 2021free book of 400 songs located at this link: https://peteymack2.weebly.com/uploads/1/3/5/4/135404457/august_2021.p df. If you are interested in joining us stop by a class or give me a call. Aloha!
The Sun City Aliante Songsters have cancelled the Holiday Concert scheduled for December 10th and 11th due to the mask mandate. Please look for the Songsters to be back for their Spring Concert in 2022.
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VETERANS CLUB What a wonderful time of year it is. Cold crisp weather, snow on our local mountain tops and the arrival of winter. It's been a good year looking back. The Veterans Club of Sun City Aliante began having its normal scheduled meetings after COVID-19 shut everything down. We began hosting speakers and increased the growth of the club membership as well. The Veterans Memorial Monument in front of the Community Center took shape, and we began taking ongoing orders for Engraved Pavers. We proudly displayed our American Flags once again within the community on special specified holidays. The Rock Fairy visited homes throughout the neighborhood and placed special Tribute Rocks on all the dedicated pavers on the Veterans Memorial Monument. The Veterans Club completed the Veterans Remembrance Wall. We are hoping next year we will begin hosting our annual community events again. We miss everyone so much. I would like to take a special moment to thank everyone who served on various committees throughout the year. A special thank you to all who came out and supported the Flag Repair parties and those who came out each time very early in the morning and volunteered for Flags Up and Flags Down along with our great Scouts. To the Sun City Aliante Veterans Club Elected Board and Appointed Board, thank you very much for all your hard work and contributions this year. I appreciate all of you very much. You are all very inspiring. The Veterans Club of Sun City Aliante will not be meeting in the month of December. We are donating funds to the “Wreaths Across America.” Hopefully, this year, we will be able to participate and place wreaths at Boulder City Cemetery. To the Sun City Aliante Community Center Staff and Workers, thank you for all your support this year to our club. We are all a Village! I would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays, including a very happy and healthy New Years to you and yours. May the year 2022 be a good start for all of us and allow us all more time with loved ones and close friends. Sincerely, David Hollander Chair, Sun City Aliante Veterans Club
Update from Vets 365: Vets 365 participated in the First Responders and Veterans Appreciation Day 2021 in October. We made some amazing connections and talked with many veterans who may need housing in the near future. We also had the Vegas Golden Knights Sled Hockey Team players there to support us and meet with the public. Check them out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SledKnights/ In December, we will send out our monthly newsletter with updates on our housing project. If you would like to sign up for our newsletter, go to Vets365/VEHNV Newsletter, scroll to the bottom and enter your email address. Wishing everyone a Happy Veterans Day and happy Holiday Season! Sheila Cohen Co-Founder Vets365
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as outlined in the “Sun City Aliante Club Guidelines,” are Board-recognized and open to all Sun City Aliante residents. ese clubs are sanctioned strictly for the members of this Association with no exceptions, unless a club invites guest speakers, instructors, etc. A household guest will be allowed to participate at club activities, in compliance with required guest policies and fees. All club members should be familiar with these guidelines set forth by the Board, as well as their individual club bylaws and/or policies and procedures. If you have questions regarding your club charter, feel free to call Lifestyle Director, Debbie Kent, at 702-638-5061.
Afternoon Games. Meets Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Contact Jo Cox at 702-646-3467 and xnnaj@aol.com
Aliante’s Classy Chefs. Meets 1st Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Contact alianteclassychefs@gmail.com or Amy Redd at 501-773-5201.
American Mah Jongg. Meets Wednesdays and Fridays 12:30-3:30 p.m. Contact Arlene Harris at 914-456-9690 and owllady43@gmail.com.
Art/Class Workshop. Meets Tuesdays at 10 a.m. followed by Art Workshop at noon. Contact Karen Franklin at 702-633-4833 and jlfra100@juno.com or Denise Simon at 914-904-6899 and simond2571@gmail.com.
Basketball Club. Meets Wednesdays at
Hand and Foot. Meets Tuesdays from
1- 4 p.m. This game is similar to Canasta. Contact Angie Bidell at 702-639-2365 and ambidell@aol. com. or Hjordy Wagner at 715-529-9728 and hwizwag@gmail.com.
Mahjong. Meets Mondays from 1 - 4 p.m. Contact Judy Tobor at 818-857-8948 and judytobortravel@gmail.com
Mexican Train Dominoes. Meets
Fridays at 1:00 p.m. Contact Alanna Tiehes 951-313-1349 and and diamond378770@gmail.com Carol Jones at 661-466-3478 and carolannejones1956@gmail.com.
Pan. Meets on Mondays at 5:45-8:45 p.m. and
Fridays at 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. For more information contact Renée Snodgrass at 818-807-3369 or 702-458-0013 or reneesnodgrass@cox.net
Technology Club. Meets the first Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Vista Ballroom. Contact Wayne Headrick at 725-227-3441 and wayne@headrick.us. Tennis. Meets daily for Open Play. Start time is 7 a.m. M-S. The Weather may affect start times. Contact Larry Rothstein at 702-649-8766 and lilandlar@aol.com Veterans of Sun City. Meets the 3rd Tuesday at 6 p.m. Contact David Hollander at 702-480-7668 and david_hollander2003@yahoo.com. The Veterans Auxiliary meets the 3rd Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Vista Room. Contact Co-Chair Donna Lawhead at 360-440-0704 and Donnavegas10@gmail.com or Lynda Towers at 505-412-2307 and Lynda1229@msn.com.
Veterans Auxiliary of Sun City Aliante
meets the 3rd Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Vista Room. 7 p.m. Contact Bob Ingertson at 702-680-0967 Paper Crafting. Meets Mondays at 1-4 p.m. Contact Co-Chair Donna Lawhead at 360-440-0704 Contact Joyce Hula at joycehula@cox.net and ringertson@gmail.com and Donnavegas10@gmail.com or Lynda Towers at and 725-221-6244. 505-412-2307 and Lynda1229@msn.com. Book Club. Meets the 3rd Thursday of The following Special Interest Groups are Board-recognized and each month at 6:45 p.m. Contact Jeannette Smith Pickleball. Club days are Tuesday, Wednesday, may schedule meetings in advance. Please check the calendar. Friday, Saturday and Sundaymornings starting at 702-649-2468. For book selections, visit Aliante Fil-Am Interest Group. www.scaliante.com at 8 a.m.Contact Ken Schmitz at 925-708-5728. Social group for fun & entertainment. Contact Bunco. Meets the 2nd Thursday from Pinochle. Meets Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30 Mel Coloma at 702-556-4622 or Epi Coloma 5:30-8:45 p.m. Contact Cathy Pierce at p.m. and every Sunday from 4:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. at 571-228-0390. 209-595-0833 and cnitro3@fire2wire.com or Contact Rene Swanson at 702-773-2283 Robin Sharp at 303-641-2107 and dalerobin2@aol.com Bowling. Meets Thursdays at noon at Sunset and reneedswanson@hotmail.com. Station Bowling Center. Contact Ray Wong at 702-646Ceramics. Meets Wednesdays and 9664 and coach9664@yahoo.com Saturdays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.. Contact Jill Ernest Poker. Meets Wednesdays and Fridays at 4:15 p.m. Contact Sherry Paladino at 951-207-1077 at 702-954-6299 and jilljack16@yahoo.com Havarah. Meets to socialize and celebrate Jewish and sherrypaladino65@gmail.com or Qung Go at or Denise Simon at 914-907-6899 holidays as well as special birthdays. Other activities, 630- 665-9802 and qungwgo@gmail.com and simond2571@gmail.com. such as games nights, have been scheduled. We are . Needles and Threads. always open to suggestions. Contact Mady Shapiro Chicago Scoring Bridge. Meets every Silver Quilting. Meets Tuesdays and Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Contact Mary Jane and at 702-399-5347 and shapiromr@yahoo.com. Wednesdays from 9 a.m. - noon. Contact Charles D'Agati at 201-321-1691 or Horseshoes. Meets Saturdays at 8 a.m. Connie Munson at 612-810-9439 and mjdagati@aol.com. conmun45@gmail.com. (summer), and 9 a.m. (fall/winter). Contact Jack Witt Club DIAL (Dance in a Line). Solos. Social Group for at 702-642-6282 or Deena Gaither at 630-341-0994. Singles. Social group for singles. Beginners class meets Saturdays from 10 a.m.Ladies’ Golf. Meets Thursdays at Aliante Golf 10:30 a.m. Intermediate class meets Saturdays from Contact Teri Narveson at 702-642-0683 and Course. Text Contact Robin Sharp at 303-641-2107 tnarveson@hotmail.com or Angie Bidell 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Contact Xiaoli Huang at on Mondays to sign-up for Thursday play. ambidell@aol.com. at 702-639-2365 and 702-750-2477 and xlhuang16066@gmail.com. Minnesota Nice Group. Minnesota folks City Aliante Songsters. Meets Eight Ballers. Meets Mondays, Wednesdays Sun meet monthly for events. Contact Obbie Thursdays, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.. Contact & Fridays10 a.m.- noon. Contact Vic Anderson Harvieux at 702-399-4340 or Mary Lee at 520Lorraine Zanello at 702-460-9583 and at 321-557-5437. lcompozr@aol.com 401-6055 to get on mailing list. Euchre. Meets 1 p.m. on Mondays. Contact Spades. Meets Mondays at 6 p.m. Contact Neighborhood Watch. Meets 3rd Thursday, Cheryl Gustin at 319-415-0471 or Social Hall, 4-5 p.m. Contact Jim Blossey at 775-530Sonja Bankston-Cullen at 310-612-3340 and gusto32742@yahoo.com. 5119 and jimandpatb@embarqmail.com. mrssbc@gmail.com.
Forget-Me-Knots. Needlework, knitting, crochet and jewelry making. Meets Mondays from 1-4 p.m. Contact Collette Stickney at 702-399-2647 and acollette19@yahoo.com or Madeline Shapiro at 702-399-5347 and shapiromr@yahoo.com.
Glass Crafters. Meets the first and
third Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Contact Jill Ramsey at 702-642-8716 and cpigs@aol.com.
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Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 p.m. Contact Margo Young at 702-649-1176 and jaxlady@ hotmail.com. Table Tennis. Meets Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Social Hall. Saturday is open play. Contact Ed Ernest at 269-591-0759 and eeernest@yahoo.com. or Gabe Hamidian at 702-518-7580 & miniplaza@gmail.com.
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Seniors Assisting Seniors. Helps seniors with limited home needs & medical equipment. Hot line 702-981-3149. Seniors With Warm Hearts. Helps disadvantaged children & teens. Contact Karen Nutto at 201-787-9391 or Carol Hoyt at 702-647-1289. Ukulele Strummers. Meets Sundays Ukelele Fundamentals at Noon.; Beginners at 12:30 p.m.; Advanced at 1:30 p.m. Contact Kevin Smith at 916-847-7422 and KHSNLV@gmail.com or Jill Ramsey at 702-642-8716 and cpigs@aol.com.
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