The Breeze Magazine - February 2021 by Sun City Aliante

Edition 209

February 2021

Happy Valentine’s Day!

MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE DISTRIBUTED AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER USAGE GUIDELINES 2021 ELECTION FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CELEBRATING CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH BE MY VALENTINE – SHOWCASING COUPLES WITH 50+ ANNIVERSARIES NLV FALL DECORATING CHALLENGE VETERANS CLUB HONORED WITH PROCLAMATION AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE SKECHERS MOBILE TRUCK – SCAL PARKING LOT THE MEDICARE STORE ON WHEELS – SCAL PARKING LOT HISTORICAL SPOTLIGHT – AFRICAN AMERICANS IN WORLD WAR II

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February 2021

Happy Valentine’s Day!

MODERNA VACCINE DISTRIBUTED AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER USAGE GUIDELINES 2021 ELECTION FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BLACK HERITAGE MONTH BE MY VALENTINE – SHOWCASING COUPLES WITH 50+ ANNIVERSARIES NLV FALL DECORATING CHALLENGE VETERANS CLUB HONORED WITH PROCLAMATION AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE SKECHERS SHOE SALE – OUTSIDE EVENT THE MEDICARE STORE ON WHEELS HISTORICAL SPOTLIGHT – AFRICAN AMERICANS IN WORLD WAR II CELEBRATING CHINESE NEW YEAR

Happy Valentine’s Day!

FREE MODERNA COVID-19 DISTRIBUTION COMMUNITY CENTER USAGE GUIDELINES

WE ARE FROM THE PRESIDENT President’s Message, Warren Geller, President SCAL Board of Directors.

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BOARD MEMBER'S MESSAGE

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE THE MEDICARE STORE ON WHEELS – SCAL PARKING LOT SKECHERS MOBILE TRUCK – SCAL PARKING LOT

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BE MY VALENTINE – RESIDENTS CELEBRATING 50 YEARS+ ANNIVERSARIES VETERANS CLUB RECEIVED A PROCLAMATION

Wayne Headrick, Secretary Sun City Aliante Board of Directors.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

COMMUNITY MANAGER'S MESSAGE

CHINESE NEW YEAR

HISTORICAL SPOTLIGHT – AFRICAN AMERICANS IN WORLD WAR ll

Damian Carrasco, Community Manager Sun City Aliante.

COUNCILMAN RICHARD CHERCHIO'S MESSAGE

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WATCH 'N' LEARN ZOOM WEBINARS

CDC ALERTS - THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT COVID-19 VACCINE

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IMPORTANT NOTICE WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE FREE MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE DISTRIBUTION In coordination with the North Las Vegas Fire Department, MODERNA COVID-19 Vaccine was made available to Sun City Aliante residents only at the Community Center. Due to state guidelines, the first round of distribution was limited to residents - age 70 and older - and their spouse (not requiried to be age 70). The vaccine is limited to two persons per household. We sent out an eBlast on January 14, offering appointments on Saturday, January 23 and Saturday, January 30, which were filled that day. Then we opened the appointments for Saturday, February 14, which were also filled very quickly. Each person registered individually and received an email with a form to fill out and bring to their appointment. Residents were scheduled to receive their first and second doses of the COVID-19 VACCINE as follows: For Saturday, January 23, the 2nd dose is February 20 For Saturday, January 30, the 2nd dose is February 27 For Saturday, February 13, the 2nd dose is March 13 We will continue to work closely with the North Las Vegas Fire Department to schedule additional dates for all Sun City Aliante residents as soon as possible.

Community Center Guidelines COMMUNITY CENTER NEW USAGE GUIDELINES On Sunday, January 10, Nevada Governor Sisolak extended the current "statewide pause" restrictions to stop the spread of Coronavirus cases another 30 days until February 15. The statewide restrictions originally went into eﬀect on Tuesday, November 24. Masks are required to be worn at all times when you are around anyone who is not part of your immediate household, including gatherings anywhere inside or outside. Public gatherings are reduced from 50 percent to 25 percent of original capacity. Based on the Governor's mandates, the following health guidelines will be strictly enforced inside and outside of the Sun City Aliante Community Center:

All residents are now required to wear masks at all times inside and outside the Community Center. Masks are required to be worn during all meetings and while playing or going to and from the following indoor and outdoor activities including: • Using all Gym Equipment • Participating in Fitness Classes in the Aerobics Room • Table Tennis • Pickleball • Tennis • Basketball • Bocce Ball or Horseshoes • Billiards Tables • All Clubs/Meetings held in the Community Center

Hours of Operation: Community Center Monday - Saturday - 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday - 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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The only exceptions to the mask rule include: • Removing your mask momentarily to take a drink of water • Swimming or participating in an aqua aerobics class in the pool • 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. Due to the Governor's mandate, ﬁtness classes will be reduced in size from 8 participants to 5 participants until further notice.

Administrative Oﬃces Monday- Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Nelenie Aronce - Assistant Manager/Director of Compliance Carol Garbarino - Customer Service Coordinator

You will now access the Community Center through one main entrance at the front of the building. For your security and safety, this will be the only way you can enter the building and check-in for all activities, events, meetings, etc.

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If you are unable to keep your reservation, please give a "Courtesy Call” to the Front Desk at 702-638-5063, so that another resident may enjoy that time. We greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness.

During the Board of Directors Meeting on Wednesday, September 9, the Board decided upon the use of the newly expanded and remodeled areas. You must make reservations through the Front Desk for all activities throughout the Community Center by calling 702-638-5063. Face Masks are required to enter the building and must be worn at all times while playing and using any of the areas listed below. • • • • • •

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Computers - Limited to 1 hour & 45 minutes per person, 3person-limit per time slot. Library - Limited to 30 minutes per person for book selection, 2-person-limit per time slot. The Library is now open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Activity Room - Limited to Meetings and Clubs only. Shuﬄeboard - Limited to 1 hour & 45 minutes per person, 2person-limit per time slot. Dartboard - Limited to 1 hour & 45 minutes per person, 2person-limit per time slot. Billiard Room - Limited to 1 hour & 45 minutes, 2-personlimit per table. Reservations for the previous listed activities will be scheduled on the half hour. Fireplace Room Seating Area - (Not available at this time.) Grand View Room –Seating Areas (Not available at this time.) COMMUNITY CENTER RESERVATION INFORMATION

Reservations for the Gym, Pool, Fitness Classes, Computers, Billiards Shuﬄeboard and Dartboard will take place beginning on Tuesdays, for the following week between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. only. For example, on Tuesdays, January 5 and January 12, you will make reservations for the following week. • To make a reservation, you must call 702-638-5063 and provide your name, phone number and the activity you would like to reserve. • Yo u m a y e m a i l y o u r r e s e r v a t i o n t o SCALCCReservations@suncityaliante.us, beginning on Tuesdays for the following week. Please include the following information in your email: 1. Name 2. Address 3. Telephone Number 4. Dates & Times requested, and you will be contacted with a conﬁrmation. •

Each household will be allowed to reserve the Pool Area and the Fitness Center for 45 minutes only as many times as they would like each week at the beginning of the hour. This will permit the Maintenance Team 15 minutes to properly sanitize the equipment.

Please arrive as close as possible to your reservation time in the Community Center. After your scheduled time is completed, please leave the Community Center immediately.

Due to the mandate for social distancing from State and Health Authorities and in the best interests of Sun City Aliante residents and Team Associates, the Board of Directors authorized the following guidelines for use in the Community Center: •

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Face Masks must be worn throughout the Community Center and outside on the grounds of the facility unless you are swimming in the pool or participating in an Aqua Fitness Class in the pool. Those with an underlying medical condition should consult a physician. Social Distancing – Stay at least 6 feet apart from other residents. Do not have physical contact with others by shaking hands or touching. Occupancy Guidelines – Residents must adhere to the COVID-19 occupancy allowance permitted for each room. Each room has a posted sign indicating how many people are allowed in this room. Designated Areas – Residents can easily identify equipment and areas for use in the Fitness Center and Aerobics Room which have been marked oﬀ to indicate proper social distancing. No congregating - No extra-curricular or social activity should take place in the Community Center or on the property. Sanitation - Residents must always follow posted sanitation instructions. Showering - Residents must use the shower in the Pool Area before and after using the Pool. Food & Beverages – No food will be permitted in any area of the Community Center. Bring beverages in your personal container or a bottled container. Sharing – Do not share equipment, supplies or towels. Guest Policy - At this time, guests are not permitted to use the Community Center facilities to give more residents the opportunity to use the facility. Failure to follow these rules and guidelines may result in loss of access to the Community Center. A Maintenance Associate will be assigned to the gym, aerobics room, pool and Billiard Area to continually clean and sanitize these areas. The Community Center areas listed below will be open during the speciﬁed hours.

POOL AREA - Residents must use the shower inside the Pool Area before and after they use the pool. Equipment will be provided and sanitized before the next use. FITNESS CENTER – Residents must wipe down equipment thoroughly with Gym Wipes provided before and after using each machine . FITNESS & POOL CLASSES – When you have completed class, please leave the equipment you have used for the maintenance team to sanitize.

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POOL PATIO AREA – This area is available and does not require a reservation, but please call ahead to let us know you are coming. BILLIARD AREA – You may bring your own pool stick. Please check in at the Front Desk for pool balls. When you have finished playing pool, please leave the pool balls on the Billiard Table; so, they can be sanitized by the Maintenance Team. LIBRARY – After 30 minutes, residents must vacate the Library; so, it can be sanitized for the next visitors. You must place any books you have touched in the designated bins next to the shelves for quarantine; do not place a book back on the shelf. No need to return books, but if you do, the books will be quarantined. Please bring any books you are returning to the Front Desk for quarantine storage. SOCIAL HALL – Usage of the room must be coordinated by Office Manager Lori Daniels or Lifestyle Director Debbie Kent. CRAFT ROOMS #1, #2, & #3 – Club times will be established with Office Manager Lori Daniels or Lifestyle Director Debbie Kent. Club Presidents will decide which club members can attend based on available occupancy and on a rotation schedule to allow all members the opportunity to participate. No sharing of materials will be permitted, and residents must stay at least six (6) feet apart from other residents with no physical contact. VISTA ROOM – Usage of the room must be coordinated by Office Manager Lori Daniels or Lifestyle Director Debbie Kent. AREAS INSIDE THE COMMUNITY CENTER CLOSED AT THIS TIME: ▪ Spa ▪ Sauna ▪ Bathroom Showers ▪ Bathroom Lockers ▪ Kitchen ▪ Water Fountains ▪ Coffee Services ▪ Grand View Room Seating ▪ Fireplace Room Seating PATROL CAR – At this time, due to the lack of volunteers and because of the health guidelines which need to be followed, the Patrol will not yet resume operations. The Patrol Committee will continue to revisit when it is appropriate to begin Patrol operations. The Board has advised that certain groups be permitted to meet in the Community Center subject to their compliance with the mandatory distancing and sanitation guidelines. OUTDOOR COURTS – The Outdoor Courts are open including, pickleball, tennis, basketball, bocce courts and horseshoe pits consistent with social-distancing guidelines and sanitation measures and only during specified hours of operation.

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Although there is no speciﬁc evidence that tennis balls, pickleballs or basketballs can spread COVID-19, avoid using your hands to pick up tennis balls or pickleballs if possible. Basketball players should each have their own balls.

PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE COMMUNITY CENTER OR VISIT THE OUTDOOR COURTS IF YOU… Exhibit any symptoms of COVID-19: mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough and difficulty breathing, or other symptoms identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Have been in contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last fourteen (14) days; or Are a vulnerable and at-risk individual (i.e., elderly and/or have underlying health conditions, including high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma and those whose immune system may be compromised such as by chemotherapy for cancer and other conditions requiring such therapy). Do not have a reservation for a specific activity at a specific time. PROTECT AGAINST POSSIBLE INFECTIONS BY… Washing your hands with disinfectant soap and water (for 20 seconds or longer) or use a hand sanitizer if soap and water are not readily available, before going to the Community Center or the Association's Common Area facilities. Cleaning and wiping down your equipment, including racquets/paddles and water bottles. Do not share racquets/paddles or any other equipment such as wristbands, grips, hats, and towels. Bringing your own water bottle or other method of hydration and avoid using any communal water source. Using new/disinfected balls and new racket/paddle grips when possible. Considering taking extra precautions such as wearing gloves. Sneezing/coughing into a tissue or upper sleeve when necessary. Arriving as close as possible to the time you need to be in the Community Center. We are excited the Community Center is open, and we hope you have had a chance to visit all the new areas. We encourage you to make reservations to access the gym, pool, fitness classes, billiards area, computers and library! As the guidelines for social distancing and health directives change, we look forward to the day when we can resume all our amazing excursions, activities and events that you love and enjoy.

PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING DURING ACTIVITIES: • • •

Stay at least six (6) feet apart from other residents. Do not make physical contact with them by shaking hands, exchanging high ﬁves, etc. Avoid touching your face after handling a ball, racquet/paddle, or other equipment. Wash your hands promptly if you have touched your eyes, nose, or mouth. Avoid sharing food, drinks, or towels.

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We will continue to monitor and evaluate the situation on a daily basis 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. Respectfully, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors

FEBRUARY 2021

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.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Hello Neighbors,

Community Center 702-638-5065 Monday - Saturday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

We have all endured an unbelievable last 10 months, and needless to say, I hope that 2021 will bring a safe and more enjoyable year.

First Service Residential

Every two years all 55+ designated HOAs are required to conduct a survey of all their residents to satisfy the Federal government's requirement that at least 80% of our occupants are age 55 or older. I thought you would be interested in what the survey shows and, in particular, how we have changed from 12 years ago.

702-399-4273 - www.fsresidential.com

Community Association Manager Damian Carrasco -702-638-5007 gm@suncityaliante.us

Community Association Assistant Manager Director of Standards and Compliance Nelenie Aronce - 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 Pallans, Director Mark Smith, Director Sonja Bankston-Cullen, Director

My sincere thanks to our Customer Service Coordinator, Carol Garbarino, and our Assistant Manager, Nelenie Aronce, for their immense diligence and the effort they put into this project. The numbers for 2020 reflect a 99.4% return rate! Our community is comprised of 2,028 homes which house 3,395 residents; a total of 3.0% are under age 49, another 1.3% are between the ages of 50-54. A total of 15.9% are between the ages of 55-64 and 43.5% are ages 65-74, and lastly, 36.3% are 75+ years old. Not surprisingly, we are a community of older aged (65 and above), people compared to 12 years ago, and we have a significant increase of 14.3 % of residents over age 75 compared to two years ago, and 79.8% of our HOA are 65 and older. A total of 10.2% of our community are leased properties, and we have a vacancy rate of 1.5%.

2008

2018

2020

Under age 49 50-54 55-64 65-75 75+

207 193 1393 1090 412

108 46 609 1561 1080

101 44 540 1476 1234

Totals

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What amazes me is how vibrant an association we have considering the age distribution. We are truly an active community, and I pray all our activities will begin in full force sooner than later. Thank you for your excellent participation in this important survey. The above information will aid your Board of Directors in making future decisions that aﬀect us all.

Aliante Master Association Info 702-638-7770

Respectfully submitted, e Breeze Publisher & Editor Trish Williamson-702-638-5035 twilliamson@suncityaliante.us

Warren M. Geller President, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors

Managing Editor Debbie Kent

President's Day: The Sun City Aliante Association ofces will recognize President's Day by closing the Administration Ofces on Monday, February 15. The Community Center will be open regular hours WWW.SUNCITYALIANTE.ORG | THE BREEZE

FEBRUARY 2021

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BOARD MESSAGE DID YOU MISS THE GARAGE SALE? CHECK OUT HOW TO SELL OR DISPOSE OF UNNEEDED ITEMS! Did you get that shiny new toy that you had on your Christmas list? How about a new bicycle, circular saw, golf clubs, air fryer, bread maker, new automobile, etc.? Now what do you do with the old one?

Wayne Headrick

Some items are the kind of things that charitable thrift stores such as Goodwill, Desert Industries, Rescue Mission, Catholic Charities, Opportunity Village and, for you, military-oriented folks, the Nellis Thrift Shop, are interested in receiving as donations.

But what do you do if you'd like to make a few bucks by selling the old one(s)? My first recommendation would be to consider placing an ad in the Sun City Aliante website's Classifieds – it can be found by logging into your website account, clicking on the Resources menu item and then on Classifieds. Clicking on the “Submit an Ad” link will take you to the ad creation form; if you aren't sure where to start, click on the “click here” link to see instructions on how to start the process. You can see items that are currently For Sale by scrolling down past the Borrow Bin items. If you want to expand your audience, but do not want to store things until the next Garage Sale, there are a number of platforms you might want to consider. Facebook Marketplace is free to anyone with a Facebook account. Just take some images of your items, upload them and select your location to limit potential buyers to an area that you feel is appropriate. Communications with prospective buyers is accomplished via Facebook Messenger, but you must handle nonface-to-face payment using PayPal or a similar application. OfferUp is free to sellers and buyers who download their application and use PayPal or cash. As with Facebook, you upload your images, set your prices and select the range over which you want potential buyers to see your items. Communications with prospective buyers takes place via secure messaging inside the application. Their system can handle payments, shipping fees, etc.; if the sale requires shipping, local sales don't cost anything but are expected to be handled in person using cash. Nextdoor allows you to post items for sale by uploading a photo, selecting a category, indicating a price and providing a title and description. As with most free sites, transferring your items to the buyer requires that you arrange for meeting up with the buyer and directly receiving payment. Craigslist, as a website dedicated to classified ads, is a relatively

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effective, free means of selling your items. By uploading photos, providing a description, price, item category and contact, you can easily offer your item to others in your area. Communicating with potential buyers can be done using email, but by using Craigslist's mail relay, neither you nor the buyer will have each other's email address. When you and the buyer have struck a deal, payment and delivery/pickup must be arranged. If you have a relatively pricey item, or lots of items, you may want to consider eBay, an online buying/selling site with 200+ million members. Although it began as an auction website, it now allows fixed-price listings. All sales/transactions have fees applied to them and all payments go through PayPal. Regardless of what platform you chose, issues of fraud and personal safety should be addressed. Because most sale transactions using the platforms above take place in person, fraud issues are generally limited to personal checks and money orders. Because they can be cancelled even before they are handed over to you, NEVER take anything but cash. Transactions that involve shipping items and receiving payment remotely are much more susceptible to fraud, using PayPal to receive payment is the best way to minimize the risk. To help protect you from fraud or physical harm use the platform's communication tools; so, you never have to share your telephone number or email address with prospective buyers. Do not accept personal checks or money orders – cash and PayPal are the only payment types you should accept. If you must meet with the buyer, do so in a very public place – safety experts recommend meeting in front of the nearest police station; if meeting at your home is necessary, move the items you are selling outside your house; so, the buyer has no need to enter. If you are shipping the item to the buyer, make sure you ask for a proof of delivery from the shipper. Whether you sell or donate items, you will soon have more space available, and, if you sell them, you will have a little money laying around. Of course, that means you will now have room for more stuff, so get out there and keep the economy moving! Wayne Headrick Secretary, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors

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FEBRUARY 2021

BOD NOTICE

BOARD MEETING

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)

Sun City Aliante Board Meeting Summary

BOARD MEETINGS BOARD MEETING NOTICE Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Wednesday, April 14, 2021 BOD EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Wednesday, April 14, 2021

TIME 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

9:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Please read below for a summary of the January 13, 2021 Board of Directors (BOD) monthly meeting: 1.

Reappointed Committee Members of all Committees.

Adopted CenturyLink Long Distance Plan.

Appointed Sylvie Courtemarsh to the Election Committee.

Appointed Renee Snodgrass to the Election Committee.

5. Approved the new uniform, ID card and stencil on the Patrol Vehicle submitted by the Patrol Committee. 6. A motion was passed by the Board to task the Property Grounds Committee to investigate installing additional lights at Widewing Park.

BOD ELECTIONS BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2021

Sun City Aliante Board of Directors (l-r) El Sloman, Vice President; Nancy Prince, Treasurer; Mark Smith, Director; Warren Geller, President; Mark Pallans, Director; Wayne Headrick, Secretary; and Sonja Bankston-Cullen, 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.

Your voice and participation are important in making many decisions that affect you and the Sun City Aliante community. There is still time to "throw your hat into the ring" and file your candidacy for the Board of Director's 2021 Election. Board Candidate Nomination Forms were inserted into the January Breeze and can also be obtained at the Front Desk. This year there are three open Board positions to be filled. If you are interested, your completed form must be turned into the Front Desk by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3. So, stop contemplating; get involved in making a difference in your community. Declare your candidacy and help us make 2021 a better year! Larry Rothstein, Chair SCAL Election Committee

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FEBRUARY 2021

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COMMUNITY MGR FREE MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE DISTRIBUTED TO RESIDENTS

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Dear Residents, At this writing, we will have successfully delivered two days of the first dose of the MODERNA COVID-19 vaccine to Sun City Aliante residents. We were excited to partner with the North Las Vegas Fire Department to offer FREE MODERNA COVID-19 vaccine Damian Carrascoto residents in the Community Center. distribution According to state regulations, the first vaccine offerings were limited to residents, age 70 and older and their spouses. Spouses were not required to be age 70. The vaccine is limited to two persons per household. After being contacted by North Las Vegas Fire Chief Joseph Calhoun during the second week of January, we were able to coordinate three dates Saturday, January 23; Saturday, January 30; and Saturday, February 13 to offer the initial does of the vaccine. Each day, we provided 400 doses of the vaccine for our residents only. We announced the availability to register for the vaccine on January 14 through the eBlast. By the end of the day, both January reservations were filled and the February 13 day was released. Each person was asked to register individually. Once a resident registered, they received an email with a form that they were required to fill out and bring to their appointment. We informed residents that after they received the vaccine on their appointment day on site, they would confirm their reservation for their second dose. MODERNA'S COVID-19 vaccine is currently delivered in two doses — the first one and the second, coming 28 days later, is a booster to make sure that the body can provide a strong response to the virus.

If you made a reservation for January 23, your second does will be administered on February 20. If you made a reservation for January 30, your second does will be administered on February 27. If you made a reservation for February 13, your second does will be administered on March 13.

If you have any questions regarding the procedures for registering and receiving the vaccine, please contact the Front Desk at 702-638-5000. In light of the many changes we have undergone during the past year, it's critical that everyone has access to information in a timely manner. The notification regarding the opportunity to register for the COVID-19 vaccine was sent out in the eBlast and posted on the website. These two communication tools are the best way for us to disseminate time-sensitive information, such as the vaccine offerings, to Sun City Aliante residents. If you are not already receiving the eBlast, the first step is to login to our website, https://www.suncityaliante.org. Then click on “Register” at the top of the website, fill in the requested information. On the last line, you will see “Receive Eblasts;” just click “yes” and “I am not robot” and “Continue.” Once your request has been validated, you will receive an initial “Username” and “Password” you can reset. If you are already registered on the website, and want to receive eBlasts, please login to the website. Then select “Update Profile;” go to the last line “Receive eBlasts” and click “Yes.” If you still have problem, select “Contact Us” on the top blue menu bar. Then select “Webmaster” on the first line and complete your information. Thank you to everyone who has participated in registering for the vaccine. Your response was awesome. We are so grateful we were able to be in a position to help keep our residents well and heartly though the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. We will continue to work with Fire Chief Calhoun to schedule additional dates and times to make the vaccine available to all Sun City Aliante residents. This is one of the most important things to me personally… to make every resident safe from the Coronavirus. Damian Carrasco

For your complete protection, please remember the dates when you should receive your second dose of the vaccine are:

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Community Manager

Sun City Aliante

FEBRUARY 2021

ASSOCIATION NEWS

LIFESTYLE NEWS Dear Residents, February – The Month of Heart February, the only month of the year that can pass without a single full moon. Here is to a calm, peaceful month filled with human kindness. Be an excellent example of a human being and live with kindness in your heart. With 2020 behind us, we can only look forward to many great times ahead! There are so many tours, shows, concerts, sporting events, on-site dinners, entertainers, movies, dances, and many more special events just waiting for the green light and residents to attend. Sun City Aliante Parking Lot Who would have thought our parking lot would be such a popular venue? Our past events have been very successful, and we are happy to announce another visit from the Skechers Mobile Truck on Friday, February 19, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Start the year off right with a new pair of Skechers. Inter Club Council Thank you from the bottom of my heart to those Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Groups who submitted their rosters! With the revised guidelines, rosters are required for groups to utilize the Community Center amenities and Breeze articles. I am looking forward to our next ICC meeting on Friday, March 5 to discuss the Display Cases and other important topics. Club and Special Interest Group Leaders will have the option to attend or join us virtually. Even though these are unusual times, you can still check out the many opportunities for involvement on page 32 of the Breeze. Several of our groups are meeting during this time and are looking for new members to join them. Fitness Center Our Fitness Center offers residents the opportunity to enjoy good health by exercising! Make your reservation at the Front Desk, 702-638-5000 on Tuesdays (for the following week) to secure your space and enroll in one of our beneficial fitness classes. If you do not have a reservation, you are encouraged to call and see if there are openings daily. Love Is in The Air! Congratulations to those couples celebrating milestone marriages! This edition of the Breeze highlights heartfelt pictures of those couples who are proof that true love lasts forever! Lead with your Heart and be the Best Human Possible I left 2020 with gratitude and inspiration when I heard the stories of heroes who lead with courage, compassion, and heart! Heartfelt thanks to the City of North Las Vegas Fire Department for offering free COVID Vaccines to Sun City Aliante residents! I am grateful to our team and how they rallied through this storm while working to provide exceptional customer service and lifted the spirits and touched the hearts of all who entered the Community Center.

COMMUNITY STANDARDS Happy Valentine's Day! Often when I write my article, it is about reminders and information that need clarification to understand the rules and regulations that are a part of living in our HOA. I am keen on educating you about this information; so, you do not experience any surprises. Many times, homeowners and/or tenants do not read through their governing documents, or they have been spoon-fed information by Realtors that may or may not be true. I realize that people purchase their homes here, because they look at our community and like the location or the people. The truth is there are a plethora of benefits of living in an HOA. Our community is slightly more special than any typical homeowner's association because we are an age-restricted community. At least 80% of residents must be age 55 and older. In our case, based on our recent AgeVerification Survey, that percentage requirement is even higher. Therefore, people who reside here will more than likely share the same likes and dislikes, hobbies, and backgrounds. People find friends and enjoy their retirement together. According to the Community Association Institute regarding the 55 and older communities, this age group is looking for a place to live in an area that will allow them to be involved with their children and grandchildren, but they also seek independence. In years past, retirement facilities were designed to provide safety and care. Today, the baby boomers, the most financially stable group in our society, are very concerned with health and fitness, and are showing that getting older does not mean acting old. This age group believes in continuing to stay active because it contributes to their mental and physical wellbeing. Before COVID-19, our Community Center was busy and bustling with activities in the pool, aerobics room, craft rooms and outside in the courts. We had multiple clubs meeting and doing fun things. The Vista Room was constantly hosting seminars from all types of vendors. Our Lifestyle Director, Debbie Kent, would take residents to countless sporting events, concerts, and shows. Residents would have their morning coffees with their pals on a lounge chair after a short walk from their homes. These are the benefits that attracted so many homebuyers. I know we cannot offer all these to everyone yet, but I am confident we will soon enough. Yes, there are rules, regulations, covenants, and requirements when you live in an HOA. And yes, some are strict and seem overbearing, but on the other side of the coin, the benefits far outweigh any negatives. You have access to amenities, stabilized property values, and the lifestyle fosters social engagement. “A well-informed membership harbors fewer 'hard' feelings.” - Bill Meyer Stay warm, stay safe, and stay healthy.

Take care of your family, take care of your friends, and take care of yourself,

If you have any questions please contact me, at 702-638-5006 or assistantmanager@suncityaliante.us.

Debbie Kent Lifestyle Director

Nelenie Aronce Assistant Manager, Director of Standards & Compliance

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FEBRUARY 2021

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Dear Residents,

MESSAGE FROM COUNCILMAN RICHARD CHERCHIO Hello Sun City Residents,

Happy February 2021! This is a month of celebrations, including Valentine's Day, Black History Month, and Chinese New Year.

Happy New Year 2021! I am thrilled to have this fantastic opportunity to communicate with you all on a regular basis! It is my pleasure to serve you as your Ward 4 Councilman. For those few or new residents who don't know me, allow me to introduce myself.

In celebration of Valentine's Day, we are hailing long-lasting love and marriage by showcasing Sun City Aliante couples who have been together 50 or more years. We asked residents to send in photos and a brief description of where they were on their special day. Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations for 50+ years.

My civic involvement in North Las Vegas began almost immediately after moving into our city in 2001.

We are celebrating Black History Month by recognizing African Americans who earned distinction of being the 'ﬁrsts” in various professions, including Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, an avid protector of civil rights; eminent scientist and inventor George Washington Carver, who developed more than 300 products from the peanut plant; Oscar winner Hattie McDaniel for her portrayal of the governess in the classic ﬁlm “Gone with the Wind;” and more.

Following the attacks on 9/11, I could not get approval to fly the American flag on my property from my homeowners association. This inspired me to become a community advocate. I pursued the issue for myself and my equally-patriotic community neighbors, eventually winning the right to fly the American flag in all communities. My growing reputation as an effective and dedicated community leader led to my appointment to the City Council in 2009.

On February 12, people all over Asia and the world will celebrate Chinese New Year and the “Year of Ox,” one of the 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac. Some of the characteristics attributed to people with the Ox sign are strength, reliability and fairness. They are also said to be calm and methodical as well as somewhat stubborn and opinionated. What is the Chinese Zodiac Animal for Your Year? Please look on page 31 of The Breeze to ﬁnd your animal. Have a little fun. Look up your animal's characteristics on the Internet, and ﬁnd out if they match your traits/personality. Happy Chinese New Year!

I am originally from New York and have been married to my wife, Gloria, for 39 years. In my spare time, I enjoy landscaping, stone and wood working and traveling. I have always enjoyed being active in the community, especially in Sun City Aliante. As a matter of fact, last month I had the honor of presenting a proclamation declaring Dec. 17, 2020 as Sun City Veterans Club Day here in North Las Vegas! Our Veterans have sacriﬁced so much for us and it was my privilege to honor them. One more thing you should know about me -- my two biggest passions are Vets and Pets.

Our “Historical Spotlight” features the extraordinary accomplishments of approximately 2.5 million African Americans, who registered for the draft and served heroically in every branch of the military during World War ll. We also have a sidebar featuring the Tuskegee Airman, the African American ﬁghter pilot group trained at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.

In other news, I am excited to virtually invite you to our 25th annual North Las Vegas State of the City Address! We survived – and I'd venture to say thrived – despite an unexpected year in 2020. This year we have plans to make it even better! Join Mayor John Lee, my fellow council members and myself on January 27 to see what we were busy doing in 2020 and what we have in store We will also present some outside events this month, including “The for 2021! Our virtual update will be broadcasted on our social media pages on Medicare Store on Wheels,” on February 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Facebook and YouTube. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com for details on when Community Center parking lot. Andrea and Brandon Scott are available to and how to view the address. answer any Medicare questions about Annual Medicare Enrollment Period or to review your current plan. Please call me to make an Lastly for now, please continue to keep yourself and your loved ones safe as we continue to navigate this new normal. Keep washing your hands often, appointment. continue to social distance and wear masks while out in public. Taking the Thank you to everyone who completed the survey for The Breeze and proper precautions will help keep you and other people safe, and ensure our the Sun City Aliante website and turned it into the Front Desk. We community gets back to our regular normal as soon as possible. appreciate your feedback. If you did not have the opportunity to respond to the survey, we welcome your input and suggestions regarding these For questions about the COVID-19 vaccine planning, contact the Southern Nevada Health District's website at important communication tools at any time. covid.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/vaccine or call the helpline at 702This month, many residents over 70 and their spouses will receive the 759-INFO (4636). second dose of the MODERNA COVID-19 vaccine. We announced the availability of the vaccine through an eBlast on January 14. If you are not As always, if you have any questions or would simply like to say hello, feel receiving the Eblast, please see the Community Manager's column on free to email me at cherchior@cityofnorthlasvegas.com and don't forget to sign up to my Ward 4 newsletter. page 10 of this issue for instructions on how to register or contact me. If you have any questions regarding The Breeze, website or eBlast, please I wish each and every one of you a prosperous New Year full of love, health and happiness! contact me at 702-638-5035 or email twilliamson@suncityaliante.us. Trish Williamson Editor, The Breeze

Yours in service, Councilman Cherchio

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COMMITTEE NEWS

FEBRUARY 2021

NEIGHBORHOOD NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MONTHLY BULLETIN:

COMMITTEES

[ [ ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

Meets every other Friday, 8:30 a.m. Harlan Nelson at hnelson867@cox.net

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

When writing the monthly Breeze articles, it is like trying to foresee the future. At this writing, it is December 30, preparing for the February article. When writing the January article in November, the plan was to hold a Neighborhood Watch meeting in January. For several reasons, that did not happen. With the rise in positive COVID-19 test results in our state as well as in our community, we would have to restrict the number of people in attendance to just a handful. The meeting was going to be in person and on Zoom. We did not want to put anyone helping with the meeting at risk just for the sake of having a meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for March. When preparing the March article at the end of January, hopefully things will look better. Until we can meet again in person, we can communicate via email or feel free to contact Jim Blossey at 775-530-5119.

It appears that our crime rate is way down over this past holiday season. During November and December, there were a few packages stolen by porch pirates. The thefts were probably down because we were vigilant in watching for our deliveries, not letting packages sit on our front porches too long. There were a few car break-ins or door handles tried and opened. There were a few domestic calls and several wellness checks made. At this time, no home break-ins were reported. Our block captain numbers are increasing, but we are still in need of many more.

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. Teke Sankey at tekes2@hotmail.com

PATROL COMMITTEE During our January meeting, the Patrol C o m m i t t e e reviewed the new procedures for the Sun City Aliante Volunteer Patrol. Once approved by the Board of Directors, the procedures will become part of the patrol training. These guidelines will assist during routine and non-routine events that patrol members may encounter on patrol.

For information regarding the Sun City Aliante Neighborhood Watch program, contact our Coordinator, Jim Blossey at or 775530-5119 or jimandpatb@embarqmail.com

When we are approved to restart, a Breeze article, and eBlast will announce a Patrol Interest Meeting for new and past volunteers.

Be safe: if you see something, say something! Your Neighborhood Watch Block Captains

We thank you for your continued interest in keeping our community safe and assisting your neighbors. For information regarding the Sun City Aliante Patrol, please contact me at zp9@aol.com or 702-460-9582. Phil Zanello Patrol Chairman

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FEBRUARY 2021

OPEN POSITIONS ON SUN CITY ALIANTE COMMITTEES The Architectural Review Committee (ARC), Finance Committee, Communications Committee and Property & Grounds Committee (P&G) each have an opening for one homeowner on their respective committees. The Patrol Committee has openings for two homeowners on its committee. Here is a brief description of Committee responsibilities: • ARC- Reviews home exterior changes to ensure residents are following HOA guidelines. • Finance – Ensures the Association's finances and budgets are fiscally sound. • Communications – Oversees the website, events, and assists the Editor of The Breeze. • Lifestyle – Advises Lifestyle Director on activities and programs and assists Director in overseeing activities of Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Groups. • Property & Grounds- Oversees the upkeep and maintenance of the common areas. • Patrol – Oversees Patrol and observes and reports events/activities affecting homeowners.

“We’ll Be Here for You for Generations”

All Committee positions are voluntary. We encourage you to peruse the scope of work for the various Sun City Aliante committees. If you are interested in joining one of these Committees, you can pick up “Sun City Aliante Committee Interest Application” at the Front Desk, in the Customer Service Coordinator's office or print one off the website (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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FEBRUARY 2021

WATCH ‘N’ LEARN

SLEEP BETTER, INCREASE ENERGY AND REDUCE FATIGUE Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 11 a.m. You will be eligible to win a $50 Gift Certiﬁcate To BJ's Restaurant if you attend this seminar.

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Sleep is critical for your body's ability to ﬁght oﬀ infection and disease. Getting restful sleep is both a science and an art, but it can be improved! Join Dr. Devin Luzod with Spinal Care of Nevada for this live Zoom webinar on the best sleep positions, mattress, pillows, stretches for better sleep and more! Wake up more rested, with less pain and more energy throughout the day! Bring your questions, the doctor will reserve time at the end of the webinar for a Q&A. You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: February 16, 2021, 11 a.m. A ZOOM Link will be published in future Webinar eBlasts. If you have any questions, please contact Trish Williamson at 702-429-1623 or twilliamson@suncityaliante.us.

NATURAL GROCERS PRESENTS Natural Grocers Presents: Feed Your Brain, Nutrition for Concentration and Focus. Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 1 p.m. You will be eligible to receive a $5 Coupon and a Goodie Bag of Samples if you attend this seminar. Do you ﬁnd it hard to concentrate or focus? Do you feel irritable or moody for no discernible reason? Are you absentminded or suﬀer from periodic brain fog. Then this is the class for you. Learn the secrets of achieving better brain health at any age. The class will run about 1 hour. Join Katelyn Minson to learn how healthy eating relates to brain function, concentration and focus. Katelyn graduated from University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and also has an Associates of Science in Culinary Arts. She has worked for the Las Vegas Food Bank, Three Square in Childhood Nutrition providing nutritious meals to schools across the Las Vegas Valley. Later working as a SNAP Education Supervisor, she delivered free nutrition education to a wide range of individuals including seniors. You are invited to a Zoom meeting. Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 1 p.m.

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A ZOOM Link will be published in future Webinar eBlasts. If you have any questions, please contact Trish Williamson at 702-429-1623 or twilliamson@suncityaliante.us.

FEBRUARY 2021

SPECIAL EVENTS

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WHAT’S NEW IN CATARACTS

THE MEDICARE STORE ON WHEELS

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2021 at Noon

Thursday, February 18, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. By Appointment Only

Join Dr. Frank F. Lee of Nevada Eye Physicians to learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments for cataracts, as well as various surgery options on this live 45-minute webinar. In addition, he will also explain the latest technology – Laser Cataract Surgery – and review Multifocal and Toric lenses that, in many cases, can reduce or eliminate your need for glasses after cataract surgery. Please RSVP to Bridget Smerek at BSmerek@nepnv.com or call 725-227-3480 to register. Please RSVP by February 16. A ZOOM link will be emailed to participants the morning of Monday, February 17. A link will be sent out if the eBlast. If you have any questions, please contactTrish Williamson at 702-429-1623 or email twilliamson@suncityaliante.us.

We are excited to announce - "The Medicare Store on Wheels" will be onsite in the Community Center parking lot monthly to answer any Medicare questions regarding the Annual Enrollment Period. Do not let COVID-19 stop you from having your MEDICARE PLAN reviewed or joining a new plan in 2021. Join Brandon and Andrea Scott at their mobile oﬃce located in the Community Center parking lot on Thursday, February 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will have CDC-Compliant COVID-19 protocols in place and schedule one-on-one consultations at the Medicare Store RV (including face masks, social distancing). Guests will have the opportunity to watch a video explaining Medicare, while they wait. Guests who come for a consultation can choose a "thank you" gift just for attending and a raﬄe prize will be given away at the end of the day. To schedule an appointment, please email Trish Willliamson at twilliamson@suncityaliante.us with your name, address and phone number. If you have any questions, call 702-429-1623. This event requires a reservation in advance. Walk-ups will not be guaranteed a consultation that same day.

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INTERMOUNTAIN <3'S HEARTS Cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks, heart failure, and strokes take more lives than cancer and respiratory disease combined. Heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S. and cardiovascular diseases are expected to double in the next ten years. But heart disease is not inevitable. You can prevent, reverse, or slow the progress of heart disease by making small but critical changes to your lifestyle. Awareness is the ﬁrst step. Your heart's health is incredibly important to your overall wellness. Your heart is a muscle that regulates your body's circulatory system, pumping fresh oxygenated blood to your organs, muscles, bones, and cells and carrying away carbon dioxide and waste. It responds to your body's needs by pumping at faster rates while exercising or when under stress or at slower rates when you are relaxed or sleeping. Without a healthy heart, your ability to function is greatly impeded and your quality of life diminishes. Your heart needs you to take care of it, just as it takes care of you. While there are risk factors that you may not be able to control such as your age or your family's health history you do have control over other factors that play a key role in your heart health. You can show your heart some love by following the American Heart Association's 'Life's Simple 7': quit smoking, incorporate physical activity, eat a healthy diet, maintain healthy body weight, and control your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels. You have the ability to make changes to these 7 factors that can make a diﬀerence in your overall health and wellness.

First off, if you smoke you should work with your provider to quit. Smoking is one of the most taxing things you can do to your cardiovascular system. It also damages your lungs and causes cancer. Second, make certain to exercise on a daily basis for at least 30 minutes a day. If you want to motivate yourself, work out with a buddy and/or purchase a fitness tracker to measure the amount of steps or exercise you complete on a daily basis. Third, eat healthy food. Your diet plays a major role in your overall health. Avoid or minimize eating fast or junk food. Please work with your provider to find an appropriate diet for your health goals. Your diet also plays a role in the fourth component of the Simple 7, maintaining healthy body weight. For every 20 pounds lost, your blood pressure drops by approximately 5-20 milligrams. Reducing your weight may seem difficult but you can work with your provider to set up a plan that will help you lose weight over time. Fad diets that promise instant weight loss will almost always be unsustainable and can be dangerous. Losing weight requires a lifestyle change. Controlling cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar are critical for your cardiovascular health. By reducing cholesterol through diet and medication, you can potentially prevent damage to your cardiovascular system. Cholesterol is a waxy substance in your blood that can stick to the insides of your arteries and veins. This can cause blockages and contribute to heart attacks and strokes.

Lowering your blood pressure makes a huge diﬀerence for your health as well. When blood pressure remains elevated, it strains both the heart and your circulatory system, which can lead to strokes and heart attacks. High blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension, is considered a silent killer because there are often no signs that accompany it. Recent data shows that 46% of US adults have hypertension. You can work with your provider to reduce your blood pressure through the DASH diet, exercise, and if needed, medication. Reducing your cholesterol can also help lower your blood pressure. Finally, high blood sugar contributes to the development of diabetes. High blood sugar damages blood vessels and can lead to heart attacks, heart failure, and strokes. Diabetes is a serious disease and it has profound eﬀects on your heart and overall cardiovascular system. Getting your blood sugar under control if you have been diagnosed with diabetes, or preventing the development of diabetes, is critical to your heart health. At Intermountain Healthcare, we <3 hearts. Our myGeneration Clinic providers can work with our Intermountain Cardiology providers and you to help you reach your healthcare goals. Make 2021 the year in which you take charge of your health. Your heart loves you and you can show your heart love back by taking good care of it so that your heart can beat strong and allow you to live your healthiest life possible.

SOURCES https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/ﬁles/docs/public/heart/hbp_low.pdf https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/preventing-problems https://professional.heart.org/en/science-news/heart-disease-and-stroke-statistics-2020-update https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/dash-eating-plan https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/features/take-charge-of-your-blood-pressure#1

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FEBRUARY 2021

BE MY VALENTINE

In Celebrati Of Valentines Day

We invited Sun City Aliante couples who have celebrated their 50th + anniversary to submit photos and brief comments for a special section for the Valentine's Day issue of The Breeze. Thank you to everyone who shared their anniversary photos. We received a very positive response. If we didn't receive your photo in time, we will run it in the next issue. Again, thank you to everyone who submitted photos.

Jim & Connie Bensler Married -- December 27, 1968, 53 years Enjoying a nice dinner in their home.

Ray & Grace Wong Married:, April 13, 1962, 58 years Aliante Casino Entrance at Christmas

Harriet & Joe Shuman Married: January 22, 1961, 60 years Celebrating with their daughter, Michelle Madick, at Laguna Beach

Harold & Judi Stanford Married: August 15, 1963, 57 years Celebrating on Caribbean cruise January 2019

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Pete & Sherry Brang Married: June 13, 1970 50th Anniversary in Montana

Gerard (Jerry) & Darlene Balu Married: November 25, 1967 (3 years to the day of 1st date) “Perfect Soulmate”

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LeRoy & Connie Munson Married: March 6, 1965 Celebrating 55 years

Jan & Stan Nudelman Married: July 4, 1965, 55 years Met in 2nd Year of High School

Del & Enya Trinidad Married: August 11, 1968, 52 years Family Reunion In Playa del Carmen – 50th Anniversary

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Larthur & Marilyn Butt Married: June 2, 1962 – 58 years Panama Cruise on 55th Anniversary

Bob & Vernie Borgersen Married: October 3, 1959 61 years

Phyllis & Marshall Minster Married: August 28,1966, Celebrating 54 years Young, thin and good looking is how they each other

Mark & Fran Klein Married: July 1962, Cleveland, Ohio, 58 years Las Vegas Ballpark game with other residents

Art & Sue Davis Married: July 11, 1970 Celebrating son's marriage in Oxnard, California

Teke & Leanna Sankey Married: April 25, 1970 Celebrating 50 years

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Carl & Maureen Peacock Married: November 18, 1966, 54 years Relaxing in Cabo San Lucas

Dante and Lily Aquino Married: January 14, 1967, 54 years Celebrating their 50th at Fleming's Steakhouse

Mark and Sandra Kramer Married October 24, 1970, 51 years Relaxing on one of their fabulous cruises

Harlan & Darlene Nelson Married: August 12, 1968, 53 years Enjoying a Viking Cruise

Mose & Robin Henney Celebrating 53 years Pictured at son's pool in Las Vegas

Tom & Michelle Harnden Married: March 8, 1969, 51 years We've known each other since we were 8 years old!

Mel and Diane Lazarus Married August 3, 1969, 51 years Enjoying a family reunion cruise

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Ray & Barbara Shaw Married: December 7, 1968, 52 years 50th Anniversary family celebration in OR

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Rich & Lin Sidoli Married: June 10, 1961, 60 years Celebrating at Cheecho's Mexican Restaurant

Bill & Sandee Leonard Married: January 21, 1961, 60 years Celebrating on a cruise through the Panama Canal

Jack & June Nordling, Wedding Day, Married May 5, 1967 Gainesville, Florida in June's parent's home

Harry & Jill Levy Married: September 17, 1967, 54 years Visiting the island of Crete

Ed & Bertie Brown Married: July 20, 1958, 63 years Sunday Brunch, Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort

Thomas & Patricia Durso September 16, 1956 - 64 years Celebrating at the Dunes Casino

Eric & Judy Maland Married: November 14, 1970, 50 years Celebrated their 50th with their son

Robert & Patricia Wunder Married June 16, 1967, 53 years They have 3 children, 7 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren

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Richard (Dick) & Nancy Sandle September 13, 1969, 51 years Moved to Las Vegas from Erie, PA

Mal & Joni Telloian Married – January 8, 1954, 67 years Both joined the Sun City Aliante Steppers in 2009

Mark & Gayle Pallans Married in May 1970, 50 years young BOD Pallans & Gayle celebrate at Capital Grille

John & Maureen Grey Married on September 21, 1969, celebrating 51 years Ready to attend a Veterans event at Sun City Aliante

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In the Radical Reconstruction period that followed the Civil War, newly freed black men made great political gains, winning oﬃce in Southern state legislatures and even Congress. The Southern backlash was swift and marked by the passage of of “black codes” designed to intimidate black voters, prompting a call for formal, national legislation on the right to vote. The women's rights movement grew out of the abolitionist movement, with activists like Frederick Douglass working alongside Elizabeth Cady Stanton to secure the right to vote for all. That goal was reached with the passage of the nineteenth amendment in 1920.

Contributions of African Americans Some of the firsts for various professions are listed below: Heavyweight Champ Jack Johnson became the first African American man to win the World Heavyweight Champion boxing title in 1908. Attorney John Mercer Langston was the first black man to become a lawyer when he passed the bar in Ohio in 1854. Rosa Parks is credited with helping to spark the Civil Right Movement when she refused to give up her public bus seat to a white man in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955 inspiring the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Lesserknown Claudette Colvin was arrested nine months prior for not giving up her bus seat to white passengers.

Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall was the first African American ever appointed to the US Supreme Court, served from 1967 to 1991. Eminent Scientist George Washington Carver developed 300 derivative products from peanuts among them cheese, milk, coffee, flour, ink, dyes, plastics, wood stains, soap, linoleum, medical oils and cosmetics. U.S. Senator Hiram Rhodes Revels was the first African American ever elected to the United State Senate. He represented the state of Mississippi from February 1870 to Match 1871. U.S. Representative Shirley Chrisholm was the first African American woman elected to the House of Representatives. She was elected in 1968 and represented the state of New York. She broke ground again when she was the first major party African American and first female candidate for president of the United States. Self-Made Millionaire Madam C. J. Walker was born on a cotton plantation in Louisiana and became wealthy after inventing a line of African American hair care products. She established Madame C. J. Walker Laboratories and was also known for her philanthropy. Oscar Winner Hattie McDaniel was the first African American performer to win an Academy Award in 1940 – the film industry's highest honor – for her portrayal of a loyal slave governess in “Gone with the Wind.” (Source: History.com Editors)

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LUNAR (CHINESE) NEW YEAR begins on February 12, 2021 and is the Year of the Ox On February 12th, all over Asia (and the world) people will be celebrating start of the Year of the Ox. The Ox is one of twelve (12) animals in the Chinese Zodiac. It is believed the persons born in the Year of the Ox possess characteristics of that animal (from Google): • • • •

Strong, reliable, fair and conscientious, and inspiring conﬁdence in others. Calm, patient, methodical, and can be trusted. Although they may say little, they can be very opinionated. Believe strongly in themselves but are also stubborn and hate to fail or to be challenged.

Check out your birth year and the animal associated in the chart below:

What is the Chinese Zodiac Animal for Your Year? Animal Year

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Rat Ox Tiger Rabbit Dragon Snake Horse Sheep Monkey Rooster Dog Pig

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1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959

1969 1961 1962 1063 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983

1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031

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CHARTERED CLUBS AMERICAN MAH JONGG CLUB Dear American Mah Jongg players, I miss seeing everyone in person and hearing from you. Have you missed hearing the clicking of the tiles? If so, try going online to Real Mah Jongg.com. You can play against the computer, with your friend or meet new people. In any case, you can keep up your skill. I just heard from the National Mah Jongg League. I will again be the collector for the 2021 cards. There has been a price increase. The standard cards now cost $9.00 and the large print cards are $10.00. You may write a check for the appropriate amount and making it payable to me. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 914-4569690 or owllady43@gmail.com. Arlene Harris American Mah Jongg Club Chair

BOOK CLUB The Book Club selection for February is The Tatooist of Auschwitz, by Heather Morris. Join us for a discussion at the Community Center at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 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.

Members of the Forget-Me-Knots who knitted and crocheted items to be donated to various charities are Ann Ludeman, Joyce Nuell, Paula Walters, Tommi Nicholas, Carol Aden, Pat Goeppinger, Mady Shapiro and Collettee Stickney.

Join this group for instruction, fun, friendship, and an opportunity to give back on any Monday at 1 p.m., and you won't be disappointed. Call Collette at 702-399-2647 or Mady at 702-399-5347 or just come without calling.

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CERAMICS CLUB As Valentine's Day and spring are approaching, you may want to look at some of the items you can create at ceramics. Whether you have never tried ceramics before or are a seasoned crafter, consider stopping by and starting a new creation. Since guidelines are in place in the community center, a reservation will need to be made to participate. You can make a reservation by calling Jill Ernest at 702-954-6299. Club times are 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday and Saturday. All participants will be required to wear face masks. All seating will be 6 feet apart. Tables will be marked for seating. Reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. Other procedures will be explained when you come to class. We hope to see some new faces join us as well as more of 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.

FORGET ME KNOTS The Forget-Me-Knots has been an active club in our community for many years. Anyone interested in joining us on Mondays from 1-4 p.m. will be welcomed. The group is more than willing to help members learn to knit, crochet, do needle work, or other crafts. We even have donated yarn, hooks, and needles for those donating to charity

Members of the Pickleball Club display the toys they are donating to the U.S. Marine Corps "Toys for Tots" program.

Welcome all to the New Year 2021! We can all trust it will be better than 2020. Like most, our last year from a club perspective was for the most part uneventful. However, we did hold a “Toys for Tots” pickleball get together on December 5. Some 24 players participated in friendly round robin play after ﬁrst contributing a toy or two. A few club members, who were unable to play, also stopped by with their donations. We were visited by a Marine who picked up the assortment of toys and gift cards generously provided by club members. All who participated had good feelings for the cause supported and the comradery of the play that followed. The Pickleball Club held a member meeting on December 12 to discuss club business and plans for 2021.Current 2020 oﬃcers volunteered to continue serving for another year. They are: Ken Schmitz, President; Sylvie Courtemarsh, Vice-President/Secretary; Sue Davis, Treasurer; and Lynn Kiedrowski, Ball Manager.

The Forget-Me Knots got together at one of our meetings to size, tag and bag 232 knitted and crocheted items to give to the Clark County Foster Children Program. We all had a lot of fun and it was great seeing all the items that had been made this year for them. The items included sweaters, baby blankets with matching hats, baby clothes, hats, scarves, ponchos, lap blankets and more.

For those Sun City Aliante community residents who are looking for a new, fun activity to get involved in, I personally invite you to come on out and play. Come only if you want to know what the heck pickleball is. For further information, contact me:

Ken Schmitz President, Pickleball Club 925-708-5728

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SENIORS WITH WARM HEARTS

For more information about the organizations that we support or about joining our group, contact Carol Hoyt at 702-647-1289 or Karen Nutto at 201-787-9391.

Seniors with Warm Hearts Co-Chair Carol Hoyt (l) presents donations to Brenda, a representative of Street Teens. Seniors with Warm Hearts Co-Chair Carol Hoyt (r) is shown presenting donations to a representative of Project 150.

The members of Seniors with Warm Hearts would like to express their deepest appreciation for the outpouring of support from the community for their 2020 Season of Giving which wrapped up on December 16, 2020. Along with the many checks and gift cards from the community, our group met on Thursday, December 17 and collected other items from our members and residents in the community. These items included toys and gifts donated for the children at S.A.F.E House. Representatives from the charity were kind enough to make a pick-up of the gifts that morning. The ﬁnal totals are in, and here is the breakdown of our community's generosity: •

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SAFE House was presented with $510.00 as well as the van full of toys and household items Project 150 received with a grand total of $1,065.00 in checks and gift cards in November for Thanksgiving and in December for Christmas Serving our Kids received with a total of $650.00 in checks and gift cards S t r e e t Te e n s w a s presented with a total of $1,095.00 in checks and gift cards

Shown (l-r) Seniors with Warm Hearts Co-chairs Carol Hoyt and Karen Nutto with Bianca and Shanta from S.A.F.E. House stop momentarily while they are loading the van with donations for the charity.

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Seniors with Warm Hearts Co-Chair Karen Nutto is shown prsenting donations to Dale Darcas, founder of Serving our Kids Foundation.

The total collected for the drive was $3,320.00, plus all the toys and gifts for S.A.F.E. House. We were able to deliver the envelopes of checks and gift cards that were donated to Project 150, Serving Our Kids and Street Teens, and in all cases, everyone was truly thankful of our community's continued support.

The Songsters wish you all continued health in 2021. The individual Songsters have been busy keeping music and the arts alive in their lives during this pandemic. Our director, Lorraine, has already selected music for a possible 2021 holiday concert. One member has a new song written with beautiful lyrics. Another member is taking advantage of all of the Zoom singing groups and lessons. Other members are continuing to play music on their instruments (guitar, drum and ukuleles) and some are continuing to sing alone or with a partner. Individual members have also supported musical performers here in Las Vegas and Broadway. The SCA Songsters have been meeting on Zoom to continue to connect with their members. In light of the continuing health guidelines by Nevada Governor Sisolak they will not be presenting a spring concert. The Songsters are hopeful that they will present a Holiday concert this December. If you have any questions about Songsters please contact the director Lorraine Zanello at 702-460-9583.

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CHARTERED CLUBS VETERANS AUXILIARY

COMPUTER SCAMS ON THE RISE H a p p y Va l e n t i n e ' s Day from the Ve t e r a n ' s Auxiliary! As mentioned in the last Breeze, we would like to share some photos that were taken on December 8 during our bagging event for Sgt. Dixie.

Auxiliary Members take a break after bagging all the donations for Sgt. Dixie.

The Veterans Auxiliary is still collecting coupons for our Veterans and their families proudly serving overseas. If you are interested in saving coupons, please cut and separate them (food, non-food, and pet). The coupons could be good even if they are expired up to six months. Please bring them to the Vista Room in the Sun City Aliante Community Center on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting on February 16. Stay safe and stay well.The Auxiliary meets every 3rd Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Sun City Aliante Vista Room. Donna Lawhead, donnavegas10@gmail.com Lynda Towers, lynda1229@msn.com Co-Chairs, Veterans Auxiliary

VETERANS CLUB Happy Valentine's Day Our usual February fundraiser, Pancake Breakfast, is cancelled for this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Currently, future fundraisers for 2021 (Picnic and Spaghetti Dinner) are on hold. We are hoping that when restrictions are lifted, we can schedule our usual fundraising events in coordination with Veterans Club Auxiliary. In the meantime, we encourage you to support the flags up in our community for remembrance of flag flying days by participating in “Adopt-A-Flag Program,” p l e a s e c o n t a c t D a v i d H o l l a n d e r, V i c e C h a i r ( d a v i d hollander2003@yahoo.com). There is still an opportunity to purchase an Engraved Brick to be placed at the Veterans Memorial Garden, please contact Sy Nielson, community outreach director [synlo@yahoo.com]. We are sad to report that a long-time active member of Veterans Club of SCAL, Tom Dinkel, has died. He participated in most of our club's activities and reported on legislation of interest to veterans at our club meetings. He was a strong advocate for Blue Water Sailor Act and VA services. Tom fought his long illness valiantly. We will miss him. We have resumed our monthly club meetings on the third Tuesday of the month, at 6 pm, in the Vista Room. I encourage anyone interested on serving on our club's board, to submit a nomination form to Wanda Tacey, Chair. Election will be held at our March meeting. Please take care of yourselves – wear a mask, wash your hands, and maintain social distancing of 6 feet in public spaces, and get vaccination when available for you. Wanda Tacey Chair, Veterans Club of SCAL

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The New Year 2021 has brought an unusually high number of email and website scams to our Sun City Aliante residents. All of these are FAKE! Do not get suckered in. The top two scams currently in Sun City are: 1) You receive an email from your bank or email provider telling you it has detected unusual activity in your accounts. It tells you to click on a link in the email to verify your account information or you will be locked out. 2) While on the Internet, you get a pop-up message telling you "Your flash or drivers are out of date," or "Microsoft" informs you that your computer is infected with a virus and provides an 800 number to call to help you "fix" the problem. All these are FAKE! Never click on a link in an email to verify your account information. If your bank claims you have a problem, call them first. Use the number on your statement. Banks never send out emails telling you of problems with your accounts. Also, no reputable company will ever put a "pop up" box on your screen telling you of a problem with your computer. Driver updates are handled automatically behind the scenes by Windows Update. Virus infections are handled automatically by your antivirus software, not a big red pop-up on your screen. The more urgent the message appears, the more likely it is fake and a scam. If you receive an email or a pop up that you are concerned about or if you have any questions, send me an email before you do anything. Include a picture of your screen if you can. I normally respond within an hour and am always glad to answer any questions by email and provide free computer assistance. If you wish to contact me, my email is scalcomputerguy@gmail.com Jim Davis Sun City Computer Guy

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HISTORICAL SPOTLIGHT

AFRICAN AMERICANS IN WORLD WAR II In recognition of February as Black History Month, our "Historical Spotlight" will recognize the extraordinary contributions of African Americans to Allied victory in World War II. Compiled by Trish Williamson troops by touring camps as entertainers, During the 75th anniversary of World War risked their lives on the front lines to report II, as we honor those Americans who the war, and performed many other vital undauntedly and courageously contributed services. to the defense of our nation, often overlooked in our remembrances are the African Americans make an auspicious valiant efforts of African Americans. entry into World War ll when Messman D. Throughout the war years they repeatedly Miller's act of valor at Pearl Harbor went had to battle adversaries on two fronts: the enemy overseas and racism at home. Black Americans recognized the paradox of fighting a world war for the " f o u r freedoms" while being subjected to prejudicial practices in the United States. Thus, as the war unfolded, they vehemently insisted on the privileges of full citizenship. A f r i c a n Americans On parade, the 41st Engineers at Ft. Bragg, NC in color guard ceremony. (National Archives photo) were ready to well beyond the call of duty. An African work and fight for their country, but at the American from Waco, Texas, Miller braved same time they demanded an end to the strafing enemy planes to help remove his discrimination against them. mortally wounded captain to a place of greater safety. Before the day was through, To that end, over 2.5 million African Miller downed Japanese airplanes while American men registered for the draft, and manning a machine gun on the waterblack women volunteered in large numbers. drenched deck of the battleship WEST While serving in the Army, Army Air VIRGINIA. For his heroism, Miller Forces, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast received the Navy Cross, which was Guard, they experienced continuing personally presented to him by Admiral discrimination and segregation. Despite Chester W. Nimitz. On June 30, 1973, in these impediments, many Africanrecognition of Miller's valor during World American men and women met the War II, the escort ship USS MILLER (DEchallenge and persevered. They served with 1091) was commissioned. distinction, made valuable contributions to the war effort, and earned well-deserved praise and commendations for their struggles and sacrifices. On the homefront, black Americans also did their part to support the war. They worked in war industries and in government wartime agencies, sold war bonds, voluntarily conserved goods needed for the war, performed civil defense duties, encouraged

In spite of numerous acts of bravery and commitment to win the war by African Americans, it was not until the end of the war that racial barriers in the Armed Forces began to be reduced. While the 1940 Draft Act, clearly banned discriminations against any person on account of race or color, African Americans were segregated and prevented from participation in fullyintegrated combat units and on battle

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vessels.Yet, when presented with the challenge, African Americans proved time and again their courage, worthiness and ability to handle weapons of war in situations on land, at sea or in the air.

Some exploits and contributions of African Americans in the military are noteworthy: In 1943, a submarine chaser (PC-1264) and a destroyer escort USS MASON were staffed with predominantly African American crews. One officer on the submarine chaser, Ensign Samuel L. Gravely, Jr., became the first African American flag officer in the Navy.

Caption: African American sailors of the USS MASON commissioned at Boston Navy Yard 20 March 1944 proudly look over their ship which is ﬁrst to have predominantly African American

The 51st and 52nd Defense Battalions were the only two African American combat units created in the Marine Corps. However, some 8,000 African American stevedores and ammunition handlers braved Japanese fire on Pacific beachheads. In February 1943, African American stewards manned a battle station on the Coast Guard Cutter CAMPBELL, which rammed and sank a German submarine. The crew earned medals for their heroism. The Coast Guard has the distinction of being the first service to integrate a ship, the US Coast Guard cutter SEACLOUD, which paved the way for African American to serve on integrated ships. As casualties mounted among white soldiers toward the final year of the war, the military had to utilize African Americans as infantrymen, officers, tankers and pilots, in addition to remaining invaluable in supply divisions.

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From August 1944 to November 1944, the Red Ball Express, an Army unit of mostly Black drivers delivered gasoline, ammunition, food, mechanical parts and medical supplies to General George Patton's Third Army in France, driving up to 400 miles on narrow roads in the dead of night without headlights to avoid detection by the Germans. They became the ﬁrst Black division to see ground combat in Europe, joining Patton's Third Army in France in November 1944. The men helped liberate 30 towns under Nazi control and spent 183 days in combat, including in the Battle of the Bulge.

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THE BLACK AMERICAN BECOMES A FIGHTING AIRMAN African Americans had been attempting to gain entrance into the Army Air Corps since World War I. Senators Harry Swartz of Wyoming and Styles Bridges of New Hampshire were in the forefront of those in Congress who championed the cause of African Americans to serve in the Air Corps. Public Law 18, approved April 3, 1939, provided for the large-scale expansion of the Air Corps, with one section of the law authorizing the establishment of training programs in African American colleges in various areas of the Air Corps support services.

On January 16, 1941, the War Department announced the formation of the 99th Pursuit Squadron, an African American flying unit, to be trained at Tuskegee, Alabama, the Fliers of a P-51 Mustang Group of the 15th Air Force in Italy `shoot the breeze' in the shadow of one of the Mustangs they fly. (National Archives photo) home of the prestigious Tuskegee Institute, founded by Booker T. Washington. The Tuskegee Airmen, the all-Black fighter The institute was located in the heart of the pilot group trained at Tuskegee Institute in Jim Crow South. Alabama, escorted bombers over Italy and Sicily, flying 1600 combat missions. In the same month, the Secretary of the Army “Without these crucial roles that Blacks soldiers were playing, the American military wouldn't have been the same fighting force it was,” says Matthew Delmont, a history professor at Dartmouth College. ARMED FORCES INTEGRATED. . After their brave service, African Americans returned home to a country where they continued to face systematic racism and prejudice. But they did represent an important step forward in preparing the nation for the racial integration of the military, which began with President Harry Truman who issued Executive Order 9981 desegregating the U.S. Armed Forces and mandating equality of opportunity and treatment on July 26, 1948. (Source: Department of Defense Commemoration Committee and History.com Editors)

deep into enemy territory. The tails of their planes were painted red for identiﬁcation purposes, earning them the enduring nickname “Red Tails.”

announced that because there were no African American officers in the Army Air Corps, 11 white officers would be assigned the duty of training 429 enlisted men and 47 offices as the first African American military personnel in the flying school. Thus, the “Lonely Eagles,” as they were to call themselves, became a reality. Tuskegee Airmen in World War II In April 1942, the Tuskegee-trained 99th Pursuit Squadron deployed to North Africa, which the Allies had occupied. In North Africa and then Sicily, they flew missions in secondhand P-40 planes, which were slower and more difficult to maneuver than their German counterparts. After the commander of the 99th's assigned fighter group complained about the squadron's performance, he had to defend his men before a War Department committee. After a transfer, the pilots of the 332nd began flying P-51 Mustangs to escort the heavy bombers of the 15th Air Force during raids

1st Lt. Lee Rayford...who has returned to the United States from Italy where he served with the 99th Fighter Squadron. (National Archives photo)

By the time the 332nd flew its last combat mission on April 26, 1945, two weeks before the German surrender, the Tuskegee Airmen had flown more than 15,000 individual sorties over two years in combat. They had destroyed or damaged 36 German planes in the air and 237 on the ground, as well as nearly 1,000 rail cars and transport vehicles and a German destroyer. In all, 66 Tuskegee-trained aviators were killed in action during World War II, while another 32 were captured as POWs after being shot down. A number of the original Tuskegee Airmen would go on to longer careers in the military, including Davis, who would become the first black general in the new U.S. Air Force; George S. “Spanky” Roberts, who became the first black commander of a racially integrated Air Force unit before retiring as a colonel; and Daniel “Chappie” James Jr., who would become the nation's first black four-star general in 1975. More than 300 of the original Tuskegee Airmen were on hand to receive the Congressional Gold Medal from President George W. Bush in 2007. Two years later, the surviving Tuskegee-trained pilots and support crew were invited to attend the inauguration of the nation's first African American president, Barack Obama, who once wrote that his “career in public service was made possible by the path heroes like the Tuskegee Airmen trail-blazed.” (Source: Department of Defense Commemoration Committee, National Archives and History.com Editors)

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CDC ALERT

EIGHT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE US COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAM Now that there is an authorized and recommended vaccine to prevent COVID-19 in the United States, here are eight things you need to know about the new COVID-19 Vaccination Program and COVID-19 vaccines:

6. Making COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendations. CDC makes vaccination recommendations, including those for COVID-19 vaccines, based on input from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

1. The safety of COVID-19 vaccines is a top priority. The U.S. vaccine safety system ensures that all vaccines are as safe as possible. CDC has developed a new tool, v-safe, as an additional layer of safety monitoring to increase our ability to rapidly detect any safety issues with COVID-19 vaccines. Vsafe is a new smartphone-based, after-vaccination health checker for people who receive COVID-19 vaccines.

7. Cost is not an obstacle to getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccine doses purchased with U.S. taxpayer dollars will be given to the American people at no cost. However, vaccination providers may be able to charge administration fees for giving the shot. Vaccination providers can get this fee reimbursed by the patient's public or private insurance company or, for uninsured patients, by the Health

2. COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID-19. Two doses are needed. You need 2 doses of the currently available COVID-19 vaccine. A second shot 3 weeks after your first shot is needed to get the most protection the vaccine has to offer against this serious disease. 3. Right now, CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccine be offered to h e a l t h c a re p e r s o n n e l a n d residents of long-term care facilities. Because the current supply of COVID-19 vaccine in the United States is limited, CDC recommends that initial supplies of COVID-19 vaccine be offered to healthcare personnel and longterm care facility residents. 4. There is currently a limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine in the United States, but supply will increase in the weeks and months to come. The goal is for everyone to be able to easily get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as large enough quantities are available. Once vaccine is widely available, the plan is to have several thousand vaccination providers offering COVID-19 vaccines in doctors' offices, retail pharmacies, hospitals, and federally qualified health centers. 5. After COVID-19 vaccination, you may have some side effects. This is a normal sign that your body is building protection. The side effects from COVID-19 vaccination may feel like flu and might even affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days.

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Resources and Services Administration's Provider Relief Fundexternal icon. 8. The ﬁrst COVID-19 vaccine is being used under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Many other vaccines are still being developed and tested. As of December 14, the following three vaccines are expected to be approved for use in the near future: AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, Janssen's COVID-19 vaccine and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine. (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

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CDC ALERTS

FACTS ABOUT COVID-19 VACCINES Keep a Safe Distance to Slow the Spread FACT: COVID-19 vaccination will be an important tool to help stop the pandemic

to get a COVID-19 vaccine even if they have been sick with COVID19 before.

Wearing masks and social distancing help reduce your chance of being exposed to the virus or spreading it to others, but these measures are not enough. Vaccines will work with your immune system so it will be ready to ﬁght the virus if you are exposed.

At this time, experts do not know how long someone is protected from getting sick again after recovering from COVID-19. The immunity someone gains from having an infection, called natural immunity, varies from person to person. Some early evidence suggests natural immunity may not last very long. We will not know how long immunity produced by vaccination lasts until we have a vaccine and more data on how well it works.

The combination of getting vaccinated and following CDC's recommendations to protect yourself and others will oﬀer the best protection from COVID-19. Stopping a pandemic requires using all the tools we have available. As experts learn more about how COVID-19 vaccination may help reduce spread of the disease in communities, CDC will continue to u p d a t e t h e recommendations to protect communities using the latest science.

FACT: COVID-19 vaccines will not give you COVID-19 None of the COVID-19 vaccines currently in development in the United States use the live virus that causes COVID-19. In addition t o P fi z e r, t h e r e a r e several different types of v a c c i n e s i n development. Each of them will teach our immune systems how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19. Sometimes this process can cause symptoms, such as fever. These symptoms are normal and are a sign that the body is building immunity. It typically takes a few weeks for the body to build immunity after vaccination. This means a person could be infected with the virus just before or after vaccination and get sick because the vaccine has not had enough time to provide protection.

FACT: COVID-19 vaccines will not cause you to test positive on COVID-19 tests Vaccines currently in clinical trials in the United States won't cause you to test positive on viral tests, which are used to see if you have a current infection. If your body develops an immune response, which is the goal of vaccination, there is a possibility you may test positive on some antibody tests.

FACT: People who have gotten sick with COVID-19 may still beneﬁt from getting vaccinated

FACT: Getting vaccinated can help prevent getting sick with COVID-19 While many people with COVID-19 have only a mild illness, others may get a severe illness or they may even die. There is no way to know how COVID-19 will aﬀect you, even if you are not at increased risk of severe complications. If you get sick, you also may spread the disease to friends, family, and others around you while you are sick. COVID-19 vaccination helps protect you by creating an antibody response without having to experience sickness.

FACT: You should wear a mask before and after you receive a COVID-19 vaccine CDC recommends that during the pandemic people wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth when in contact with others outside your household, when in healthcare facilities, and when receiving any vaccine, including a COVID-19 vaccine. It typically takes a few weeks for the body to build up immunity after an immunization. CDC does not currently recommend use of a face shield or gaiter as a substitute for a mask. Anyone who has trouble breathing should consult their physician about wearing a mask. How do I know which sources of COVID-19 vaccine information are accurate? It can be diﬃcult to know which sources of information you can trust. Learn more about ﬁnding credible vaccine information by visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/ (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

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CHARTERED CLUBS

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Chartered Clubs,

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 classychefs@yahoo.com or Amy Redd at 501-773-5201.

American Mah Jongg. Meets

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.

Kaluki. Meets Thursdays at 1 p.m. Contact Dorothy Martin at 702-399-2045.

Wednesdays and Fridays 12:30-3:30 p.m. Classes taught on Fridays 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contact Arlene Harris at 914-456-9690 and owllady43@gmail.com.

Mahjong. Meets Mondays from 1 - 4 p.m.

Art/Class Workshop. Meets Tuesdays at

every Friday at 1 p.m. Contact Carol Jones at 702-464-5916 or 661-466-3478 and carolannejones1956@gmail.com or Alanna Tiehes at 951-313-1349 and tiehes@msn.com.

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 7 p.m. Contact Bob Ingertson at 702-680-0967 and ringertson@gmail.com

Book Club. Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Contact Jeannette Smith at 702-649-2468. For book selections, visit visit www.scaliante.com

Contact Grace Wong at 702-646-9664 and wrongway9664@embarqmail.com.

Mexican Train Dominoes. Meets

Pan. Meets on Mondays at 6 – 8:30 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

Paper Crafting. Meets Mondays at 1 - 4 p.m. Contact Joyce Hula at joycehula@cox.net Pickleball. Club days are Tuesday, Wednesday,

6:30-9 p.m. Contact Cathy Pierce at 209-595-0833 and cnitro3@ﬁre2wire or Robin Sharp at 303-641-2107 and dalerobin@aol.com

Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings starting at 8 a.m.Contact Ken Schmitz at 925-708-5728. Skills and drills on Mondays at 8 a.m. contact Sarah Smith at 702-778-0120

Ceramics. Meets Wednesdays and

Pinochle. Meets Tuesdays from 5:30 - 8:30

Bunco. Meets the 2nd Thursday from

Saturdays from 9 a.m. - noon. Contact Jill Ernest at 702-954-6299 and jilljack16@yahoo.com or Denise Simon at 914-907-6899 and simond2571@gmail.com.

p.m. and every Sunday from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Contact Rene Swanson at 702-773-2383 and reneedswanson@hotmail.com.

Chicago Scoring Bridge. Meets

Poker. Meets Wednesdays and Fridays at 4

Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Contact Mary Jane and Charles D'Agati at 201-321-1691 or mjdagati@aol.com.

Club DIAL (Dance in a Line). Beginners lessons oﬀered Mondays at 6:30 p.m. The Club meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Classes and meetings in the Fitness Studio. Contact Sharon Benac at 702-278-1757 or smbenac@gmail.com.

Eight Ballers. Meets Mondays & Thursdays 10 a.m.- noon. Contact David Meteyer at 702-290-3242

Euchre. Meets 1 p.m. on Mondays. Contact Cheryl Gustin at 319-415-0471 or gusto32742@yahoo.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 Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Contact Jill Ramsey at 702-642-8716 and cpigs@aol.com.

p.m. Contact Ralph Punzi at 702-839-9898 and ralphp629@yahoo.com or Qung Go at 630665-9802 and qungwgo@gmail.com .

Silver Needles and Threads. Quilting. Meets Tuesdays and

Wednesdays from 9 a.m. - noon. Contact Connie Munson at 612-810-9439 and conmun45@gmail.com.

Solos. Social group for singles. Social group for singles. Contact Teri Narveson at 702-642-0683 and tnarveson@hotmail.com or Angie Bidell at 702-639-2365 and ambidell@aol.com.

Table Tennis. Meets Monday through

Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Social Hall. Contact Ed Ernest at 269-591-0759 and eeernest@yahoo.com.

Technology Club. Meets the ﬁrst Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Vista Ballroom. Contact Wayne Headrick at 702-823-2627 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 7 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 360-4400704 and Donnavegas10@gmail.com or Lynda Towers at 505-412-2307 and Lynda1229@msn.com. The following Special Interest Groups are Board-recognized and may schedule meetings in advance. Please check the calendar.

Aliante Fil-Am Interest Group. Social group for fun & entertainment. Contact Mel Coloma at 702-556-4622 or Epi Coloma at 571-228-0390.

Bowling.

Meets Tuesdays & Wednesdays at noon at Texas Station Bowling Center. Contact Ray Wong at 702-646-9664 and wrongway9664@embarqmail.com.

Havarah. Meets to socialize and celebrate Jewish holidays as well as special birthdays. Other activities, such as games nights, have been scheduled. We are always open to suggestions. .

Horseshoes. Meets Saturdays at 8 a.m. (summer), and 9 a.m. (fall/winter). Contact Jack Witt at 702-642-6282 or Deena Gaither at 630-341-0994.

Ladies’ Golf. Meets Thursdays at Aliante Golf Course. Contact Kay Carow at 847-529-6412 or Vicki Briggs at 303-884-1113.

Minnesota Nice Group. Minnesota folks meet monthly for events. Contact Obbie Harvieux at 702-399-4340 or Rory Raymond at 702-489-2405 to get on mailing list.

Sun City Aliante Songsters. Meets

Neighborhood Watch. Meets 3rd Thursday, Social Hall, 4-5 p.m. Contact Jim Blossey at 775-5305119 and jimandpatb@embarqmail.com.

Spades. Meets Mondays at 6 p.m. Contact

Seniors Assisting Seniors. Helps seniors with limited home needs & medical equipment. Hot line 702-981-3149.

Thursdays, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.. Contact Contact Lorraine Zanello at 702-460-9583 or lcompozr@aol.com.

Sonja Bankston-Cullen at 310-612-3340 and mrssbc@gmail.com.

Sun City Aliante Steppers. Meets

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 p.m. Contact Margo Young at 702-649-1176 and jaxlady@ hotmail.com.

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Seniors With Warm Hearts. Helps disadvantaged children. Contact Karen Nutto at 201-787-9391 or Carol Hoyt at 702-647-1289.

Ukulele Strummers. Meets Sundays in Craft Room 2. Beginners 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Advanced Beginners 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Contact Kevin Smith at 916-847-7422 and KHSNLV@gmail.com