The February 2025 Edition of The Breeze Magazine

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To enhance property values through diligent management of the association, guided by our fiduciary responsibility. We are committed to fostering and embracing respect, transparency, and engagement. Dedicated to upholding our governing documents, the Sun City Aliante Association provides ongoing support for initiatives and capital improvements that benefit the greater good of our association.

Sun City Aliante will be the premier active adult community dedicated to fostering a vibrant, inclusive environment where mutual respect and understanding will thrive. We will remain committed to maintaining fiscal strength while providing an inspiring lifestyle and exceptional quality of life.

WE ARE OUR MISSION ENTERTAINMENT OUR VISION

Sun City Aliante o ers a variety of entertainment options, including concerts, events, and recreational activities. See pages 29-31 for more information.

Our Vision and Mission

WE ARE

President’s Message, Ed Sloman, Director, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors

2025 BOARD OF DIREC TORS ELEC TION

MOVIE NIGHT – VISTA ROOM –

GREEN BOOK - A bouncer becomes the drive for an African-American pianist on tour in the South. Black History Month Cuisine Samples will be served before the movie at 5 p.m.

MOVIE NIGHT – VISTA ROOM –

BUFFALO SOLDIERS – The story of African-American regiments who fought for the US military A guest speaker from Buffalo Soldiers will do a presentation at 5 p.m.

G E N E R A L M A N AG E R ' S

M E S S AG E

Damian Carrasco, Community Manager Sun City Aliante.

TWO MEN 200 VOICES – RICH LITTLE & RICH NATOLE – VISTA ROOM.

MUSIC ICON BARRY MANILOW –WESTGATE LAS VEGAS -

Reduced Ticket Prices for Sun City Aliante.

HENDERSON SILVER KNIGHTS VS BAKESFIELD CONDORS – LEE'S FAMILY FORUM –

One lucky resident will be selected to ride the Zamboni.

B OA R D M E M B E R ' S

M E S S AG E

Sonja Bankston-Cullen, Vice President, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors.

COUNCILMAN RICHARD CHERCHIO'S MESSAGE

NLV Councilman Ward 4.

LAS VEGAS LEGEND FRANKIE SCINTA “THE SHOWMAN” – ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB – DINNER SHOW.

COMEDY MAGIC SHOW – FEATURING MAGICIAN & MIND READER ARI PAUL – VISTA ROOM.

He has appeared on NBC, ABC, FOX & other venues.

LADY REBELS VS. BOISE STATE –COX PAVILLION.

VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS – T-MOBILE ARENA.

BIG LEAGUE WEEKEND – MLB GAMEATHLETICS VS. ARIZONA DIAMOND BACKS – LAS VEGAS BALL PARK.

Sun City Aliante C ommunity Association 7394 Aliante Parkway N. Las Vegas, Nevada 89084 www.suncityaliante.org

Customer Ser vice Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

C ommunity Center

702-638-5065

Monday - Saturday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

First Ser vice Residential 702-399-4273 - www.fsresidential.com

C ommunity Association Manager

Damian Carrasco -702-638-5007 gm@suncityaliante.us

C ommunity Association Assistant Manager Director of Standards and Compliance

Nelenie Hernandez - 702-638-5006 assistantmanager@suncityaliante.us

Lifestyle Director

Debra Kent - 702-638-5061 dkent@suncityaliante.us

Lifestyle Dep artment Office Manager

Lori Daniels - 702-638-5065 ldaniels@suncityaliante.us

Customer Ser vice C oordinator

Carol Garbarino 702-638-5023 cgarbarino@suncityaliante.us

Facilities Manager

Juan Macias - 702-638-5009 jmacias@suncityaliante.us

Board of Directors

Ed Sloman, President

Sonja Bankston-Cullen, Vice President Ed Ernest – Treasurer

Mark Towers, Secretar y Mark Benz, Director

Kathy Martin, Director Mark Smith, Director

Aliante Master Association Info 702-638-7770

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Publisher & Editor

Trish Williamson-702-638-5035 twilliamson@suncityaliante.us

Managing Editor

Debbie Kent

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MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT ED SLOMAN

STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR TODAY AND THE FUTURE

Hello Neighbors:

I am proud to announce the new Mission and Vision Statement created by your Board of Directors is prominently displayed on the cover of this issue of The Breeze.

When it comes to strategic planning for community associations, Mission and Vision Statements play a crucial role. They are not just words on paper; they serve as guiding principles. In a nutshell, a Mission Statement is about the present and a Vision Statement is about the future.

Our Mission Statement defines the purpose and vision of our association and helps focus on what we are doing today to achieve that vision.

Our Vision Statement is a forward-looking declaration of what our community wants to achieve in the future, reflecting our aspirations, values and sense of direction.

By providing inspiration, direction, clarity, and focus, these statements help us build a cohesive and purpose-driven community and enhance the governance, engagement, and overall success of our HOA.

CC&Rs - Why we have them and why they are so important. When you became a homeowner, you agreed to certain governing documents (such as CC&Rs, Design Guidelines, Rules & Regulations and Bylaws) which are intended to preserve the character and value of properties in our community Each homeowner is held to the same set of standards for the upkeep of their home's exterior, as well as the adherence to noise policies, parking restrictions, pets, etc.

The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) works in coordination with the Board to protect and enrich the quality of the physical environment in the community The ARC reviews home exterior change requests to ensure they comply with the Covenants and Community Standards in terms of aesthetics and quality This includes any change to the outside of your home or property that is visible to the public or surrounding neighbors, including but not limited to: additions, exterior color changes, landscaping, fencing, hot tubs, and swimming pools.

We encourage you to ask for guidance, especially when you are thinking of changing the exterior of your home. Before moving forward with any alteration to the outside of your home or property, please remember you must submit a Home Improvement Application to the ARC Committee for approval Applications are available to download from our website at www.suncityaliante.org. Please look under Documents and select Commonly Used Forms

Research has shown a strong link between well-implemented HOA architectural guidelines and higher property values (Community Associations Institute Foundation, 2017). This is likely due to the fact that effective enforcement of these rules helps preserve the community's visual charm and overall quality, making it a more desirable place to live. In other words, you chose wisely!

In future articles, I will go more into depth how our other committees relate to our Mission and Vison Statements.

Wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day!

City Aliante Board of Directors

BOD NOTICE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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)

BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETING NOTICE

Wednesday, Februar y 12, 2025

April 9, 2025

The members of the 2024-2025 Sun City Aliante Board of Directors pictured (l-r) are Mark Benz, Director; Kathy Martin, Director; Mark Towers, Secretary; El Sloman, President; Sonja Bankston-Cullen, Vice President; Ed Ernest, Treasurer; Mark Smith, Director.

The Breeze is a monthly publication of Sun City Aliante Community Association, Inc. (SCAL), designed to provide information and news to the members of Sun City Aliante. Advertising does not influence editorial decisions or content. We reserve the right to refuse advertising for any reason or cause. Information, services, products and materials contained in The Breeze magazine are provided on an "as is" basis with no warranty SCAL disclaims all representations and warranties, express or implied, with respect to such information, services, products and materials including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, noninfringement, and implied warranties arising from course of dealing or course of performance. In no event shall SCAL be liable for any damages whatsoever whether in an action, arising out of or in connection with the use, inability to use, or performance of the information, services, products and materials available from this publication.

CAI Nominates Sun City Aliante for 2024 Awards

We are proud to announce that Sun City Aliante has once again been n

y Associations Institute (CAI) for the 2

d a Outstanding Large Association of

consecutive year our community

prestigious award (the equivalent of the “CAI Oscar”).

Sun City Aliante was nominated and won the award for 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023. In 2020, we were nominated for this award.

SUN CITY ALIANTE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2025

Procrastinate No Longer!

If you are reading this article in the February 2025 issue of the Breeze, you have until February 3 to complete the

your “hat into the ring” for

seats will be open for the upcoming Board 6election and the elected officers will serve two-year terms.

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included in the January issue of The Breeze and copies are available at the Front Desk in the Community Center. You have only until 5 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2025 to turn in the completed forms!

A Candidate Forum may be scheduled for March. This will be determined after receipt of the Board Candidate Nomination Forms.

The counting of the Election Ballots will take place at 7394 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, NV 89084 at the Annual Meeting of all members of the Sun City Aliante Community Association. The Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, starting at 8 a.m. The meeting will then recess to count the ballots.

The Annual Meeting will reconvene at 12:15 p.m. The results of the election will be announced that day at the regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting.

If you have any questions regarding the process or wish to assist with the counting of the ballots, please send an email to David Hollander at David_Hollander2003@yahoo.com.

City Aliante Election Committee 2025

GENERAL MANAGER

UPDATE ON THE BOARD ELECTION, BUDGET PROCESS AND EVENTS

As we move into the new year, I wanted to share with you where we are in the annual Board of Directors election process as well as provide updates on upcoming events that are planned for the community

• Board of Directors Election 2025 –The deadline for turning in Board Candidate Nomination Forms and Disclosure Statements for the 2025 B o

Monday, February 3 at 5 p.m.

At this writing, we are still waiting for candidate submissions for the Board of Directors election. We have three vacant Board seats for the upcoming election. If more than three qualified Sun City Aliante residents complete and submit their forms for the three open seats on the Board by the deadline of February 3, we will have a Board election on May 14. If we do have an election, we will have a Candidate Forum in March.

If we receive the same number of Board Candidate Nomination Forms from qualified homeowners as there are open positions (three), there will be no need for the formal election process.

According to Nevada Revised Statues (NRS) 116, the law passed by the Nevada legislature which governs HOA communities, when you have as many Board Candidate Nomination Forms as open positions on the Board, all individuals will be duly elected by acclamation at the Board Meeting, following the annual meeting on Wednesday, May 14.

We will provide more information in the future on the status of the election. Many thanks to the Chair of the Election Committee, David Hollander, and the other Election Committee members for continuing to do a great job year after year We appreciate your dedication and important contributions.

• Budget Process – Starting in February, we will begin the annual budget process for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the financial status and operation of the Association and its three money funds – Operating, Reserve, and Capitalization.

The Fina

recommendations. I prepare worksheets which are analyzed by the Finance Committee, and we look at trends in all the line items to determine the best course of action to recommend to the Board for the financial well-being of the community Many meetings between the Finance Committee and management over multiple months are required before adoption of the budgets by the Board.

In April, we will make the necessary tweaks to the document and develop a presentation outlining the proposed budget, which will be presented to the Board. During the Board of Directors and Finance Committee's Budget Workshop on May 7, members of the Board and Committee discuss the proposed budgets for the next Fiscal Year (Homeowners are encouraged to attend.)

Adoption of the Budget will be done during the open session Board of Directors Meeting which begins at 12:30 p.m. on May 14. After that, the Budget and other necessary documents will be mailed out to homeowners for their information.

Upcoming Events

Black History Month - During February, we will feature an exhibit in the Community Center commemorating Black History Month. You will also find interesting articles in this issue of The Breeze reflecting the contributions of African Americans to our great nation.

Health & Fitness Expo - I hope you will attend the FREE Health & Fitness Expo scheduled on Thursday, February 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Community Center You will meet a variety of health care providers, including hospitals, medical and dental services as well as exhibitors offering products and services to help you live a healthy lifestyle. You can also enjoy a continental breakfast and be eligible to win free prizes.

Call for Arts & Crafts Show Exhibitors – All residents are invited to participate as an exhibitor in the Spring Arts & Crafts Show. The Lifestyle Department is accepting exhibitor registrations from residents on Saturday, February 15, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Community Center The actual Arts & Crafts show will be held on Saturday, March 29 in the Community Center This event will be open to the general public.

Wishing you good health and a Happy Valentine's Day!

BOARD MEETING

Sun City Aliante Board Meeting Summary

Please read below for a summary of the January 8, 2025, Board of Directors (BOD) monthly meeting:

Unfinished Business: NONE

New Business:

A. Board approved the Finance Committee's recommendation to appoint Tina Johnson to the committee.

B. Board approved to reappoint all committee members.

BOARD MESSAGE BOARD MESSAGE

CIVILITY IN THE MIDST OF ADVERSITY

At the August 14, 2024 Sun City

A l i a n t e B o a rd o f D i re c t o r s meeting, the Board adopted the C A I C o m m u n i t y A s s o c i a t i o n

C i v i l i t y P l e d g e i n i t s commitment to foster a climate of open discussion and debate, mutual respect, and tolerance between all who live in, work in, and visit our community. The p l e d g e o ff e r s

d i n g principles to assist the Board as we engage in difficult conversations and decision-making where everyone may not agree.

CAI CIVILITY PLEDGE

1. We expect each individual, whether a resident, guest, board or committee member, community association manager, staff member, business partner, or contractor, to be accountable for his or her own actions and words.

2. We believe all interactions in the community should be civil despite any differences of opinion on a particular issue. We believe in finding common ground and engaging in civil discussion about community issues important to each of us.

3. We vow to respect all points of view and will strive to provide a reasonable opportunity for all to express their views openly—without attacks and antagonization. We agree to keep our discussions focused on the business issues at hand, as well as on the ideas and desired outcomes.

4. We urge all residents to be engaged and informed. Get to know your neighbors, your board members, and your community manager. Attend meetings, join a committee, or serve on the board. Understand the community's rules, regulations, and covenants, and the value they add. Ask questions, share your opinions, and vote.

5. We also encourage all residents to review Community Associations Institute's (CAI) Rights and Responsibilities for Better Communities. The principles laid out in the document can serve as important guideposts for all those involved in our community: residents, guests, board and committee members, community association managers, staff members, business partners, and contractors.

6. We believe these commitments to civility, as well as engaged and informed residents, are a vital part of our shared goal of being a vibrant, thriving community

The commitment to this pledge is in direct alignment with the 2025 theme of the Southern Nevada Chapter of the Community Associations Institute, Civility in the Midst of Adversity We can all agree that talking with someone you disagree with can be difficult. However, many studies have shared ways to navigate these hard conversations.

A May 2024 article from Concordia University suggests several ways to be respectful and civil during these types of discourse:

1. Lead with kindness: Approach people and situations with empathy and a willingness to understand.

2. Be the change: Model the behavior and communication you want to receive. If you don't like yelling, don't yell. If you don't like being patronized, don't patronize.

3. Choose your battles: Consider carefully when and where speaking up is truly necessary and the best course of action.

4. Respectful disagreement: It's okay to disagree! You can maintain your personal beliefs while accepting that disagreement and conflict will exist.

5. Active listening: Listen respectfully without interruption. Focus on understanding their perspective.

6. Focus on ideas, not people: Discuss the issue and avoid making personal attacks.

7. Intelligence isn't always agreement: Do not associate agreement or disagreement with intelligence. A disagreement doesn't make someone less intelligent.

8. Manage your emotions: Whatever view you feel strongly about, another person may feel just as strongly against. Although high emotion is not necessarily the mark of incivility, remember that it may cause a conversation to escalate in unproductive ways.

9. Mind your tone: Your tone and volume matter. Speak calmly and avoid raising your voice. Text and social media are tricky for conveying tone, so consider having difficult conversations in person or over the phone.

10. Mind your manners: Sarcasm, name-calling, and insults shut down conversations Politeness and respectful communication open doors.

11. Facts over assumptions: Rely on evidence, not speculation.

12. Seek understanding: Explore context from different backgrounds and cultures. This can increase your insight and compassion.

13. Focus on solutions: Adopt a positive and solution-driven approach to resolving conflicts. Sometimes the resolution isn't agreement, it is understanding.

14. Celebrate differences: Recognize the value that others' contributions bring to the table.

As a member of an HOA that has over 2000 homes and over 3000 people who reside here in Sun City Aliante, it is imperative that each of us learn to effectively manage disagreements and practice appropriate behavior and an attitude of civility and respect. People are different and truly entitled to their beliefs and opinions, however there are no BIG “I's” and no little “YOU's”. One of the founding father's of our great country said:

“BE CIVIL TO ALL; SERVICEABLE TO MANY; FAMILIAR WITH FEW; FRIEND TO ONE; ENEMY TO NONE.”

- BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

Respectfully submitted, Sonja Bankston-Cullen, DCAL Sun City Aliante Board of Directors

Sonja Bankston-Cullen

CALL FOR ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW EXHIBITORS

Saturday, February 15, 10 a.m. – noon

Community Center ~ Grand View Room No applications will be accepted before that date.

We are excited to announce registration for the Spring 2025 Arts & Crafts Show and look forward to many residents joining in to take advantage of this unique opportunity The Sun City Aliante Spring Arts & Crafts Show will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Sun City Aliante Community Center

If you wish to participate in the show as an exhibitor, registration for the event is on Saturday, February 15, for Sun City residents only from 10 a m – Noon in the Grand View Room No applications will be accepted before that date.

When you arrive, please sign in and take a number. The numbers will be available at 6 a.m. at the Front Desk. The actual registration will begin at 10 a.m. You or your representative must come in person to acquire a space.

If you cann

arrangements with Elaine Goddard or Kotch Bergman at the Front Desk. Payments (check, money orders, and credit or debit cards) will be accepted – NO CASH. Please make checks payable to Sun City Aliante with a memo Spring Arts & Crafts Show 2025.

The Fee is $30 per 6-foot table (limit 2 tables). The Fee for an extra 6-foot table is $25. No other tables will be permitted to be added to the space. (Once your application is accepted, NO REFUNDS will be made.)

All attempts will be made to balance the number of entries per category as well as screening for handcrafted items. The emphasis is on handcrafted items; therefore, we will not accept any multilevel marketing products (MLM) in the show such as, Avon, Mary Kay, Arbonne, etc. In order to avoid the duplication of items, Sun City Aliante reserves the right to limit the number of vendors in each category

The Lifestyle Department will assign tables on a first-come, firstserved basis. Every attempt will be made to accommodate your table preferences.

We look forward to many residents participating in the show If you hav

Bergman or Lori Daniels at 702-638-5000.

Sonja Bankston

COMMUNITY STANDARDS LIFESTYLE NEWS

Dear Residents,

The month of February has “Love” in the air and we hope you “ ” the upcoming Sun City Aliante events. We are celebrating Valentine's Day and Black History Month with highlighted events and e n c o u r a

happenings…

Vegas (Valentine's Eve)

19 – Movie – Buffalo Soldiers – Vista Room (Black History Month –Guest Speaker from Buffalo Soldiers presentation before the movie at 5 p.m.)

19 – Henderson Silver Knights vs Bakersfield Condors – Lee's

Hello, Sun City Aliante!

Nelenie: Hi Ms Carol! I received really good feedback from my December article. Some say it was good to get to know you and some say it was a great change in style.

Carol: Oh yes, I had homeowners come in my office and complimented the article. It was “cute” they said.

Nelenie: Good. Let's do it again, shall we?

Carol: Fire away, Nelenie! I enjoy doing this.

Nelenie: Now that we are in the second month of 2025, what are you excited about that's coming up?

Carol: I can't wait for the springtime because of the warm weather and flowers blooming. That's when we get busy with ARC applications because residents want to do renovations, remodel, and planting. I like seeing new designs and ideas the residents come up with.

Nelenie: Yes, I agree. Reviewing these applications can be fun with the Architectural Design Committee (ARC) I like to remind those new homeowners that there's a one-time $25.00 fee for the first ARC application. We don't accept cash; so, please make checks payable to Sun City Aliante HOA.

Carol: I mentioned that I truly enjoy helping the residents with their ARC application process. I'm here to guide and take the time to answer questions. I would like to mention and kindly ask residents to please submit applications on time; the cut off deadline for applications is now noon on Wednesday - the day before Review Day

Nelenie: It's more efficient to have all necessary documents in order when submitting an application. When it's submitted in a rush, it leads to misinformation and can result in disapproval. I know you do your best to gather all the information; so, the committee and I can review it properly, but that goes hand in hand with the cooperation of our residents.

Chinese Lunar New Year 2025

According to the Lunar New Year 2025 Synopsis, lucky zodiac signs for 2025 include the Dragon, Ox, Snake, Rooster, and Monkey These signs can expect progress in their careers, finances, and relationships. The year emphasizes wisdom, strategy, and growth, aligning with the characteristic traits of these signs. You are encouraged to view and experience the Chinese Lunar New Year display in the Grand View Room.

Black History Month

This month, people in the United States celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month. You are encouraged to view and experience the Black History Month display in the Grand View Room.

Fitness Program

Check out the beneficial fitness program offered at the Community Center You will enjoy our excellent instructors and their classes.

Inter Club Council (ICC)

All officers and leaders of Sun City Aliante Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Groups are asked to attend the Thursday, March 6, 10 a.m. – Vista Room meeting to keep your group in good standing. The meetings consist of a guest speaker, leadership activities, information exchange between groups, and community announcements.

Lead with a happy and grateful heart and share some extra kindness this month! HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Thank you, Debbie Kent, Lifestyle Director

Carol: That's what I like about HOAs; there are procedures and processes in place. Similarly, like it is here at Sun City Aliante, in my community the HOA management holds the homeowners accountable to follow the rules which keep my small community pleasant and beautiful to live in. I see the amount of work you do facilitating 2,028 homes with over 3,500 people regarding ARC and Compliance but also the overall management of operating the community center, along with the General Manager, Damian Carrasco. I see and understand it's not easy

Nelenie: Thank you, Ms. Carol, for recognizing that. No, it is not an easy job and often times we are lambasted. However, knowing that we provide aid, guidance, service and a set of ears to listen to their worries and fears makes the job easier So many people think as community association managers, we're here to just address the wrong house paint, the neighbor's dog barking, or make sure we hire the cheapest vendors to help with operations of the community center. They forget it goes beyond that and so much more.

Carol: I know what you mean, Nelenie. I can think of many things that we often deal with that are dismissed. For example, whenever a spouse passes away and the tasks the surviving spouse must undertake with the aftermath of a death, sometimes without help from children or relatives. They come to us and ask what to do.

Nelenie: Great example, Ms. Carol. There are many times I would have to deal with delinquent accounts because something like that happens. Then there are times when accounts become delinquent because one or both owners become ill and have neglected to pay assessments and/or the maintenance of their landscape. So many situations that are sensitive and require patience, compassion, confidentiality, and empathy

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COUNCILMAN RICHARD CHERCHIO LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Dear Residents,

President's Day

We will commemorate F

African Americans and t

history with an exhibit in the Community Center. We will also celebrate their contributions through informative articles published in this issue of The Breeze, including some facts you might not know about Black History as well as a tribute to the Six Triple Eight Woman's Army Postal Battalion.

I hope you will join us for the Health & Fitness Expo on February 27 in the Vista Room from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy a continental breakfast, collect giveaways and have a chance to win FREE prizes.

We will feature a wide variety of exhibitors who offer medical and dental s e r v i c e s , p r o g r a m s f o r s e n i o r s , n o n p r o fi t o rg a n i z a t i o n s ( A l z h e im e r ' s Association and Cleveland Clinic), experts on senior living, and products designed with seniors in mind. In addition, representatives from the Parks and Recreation Department and the Veteran's Administration will be on hand to answer your questions and address your concerns. Don't miss the opportunity for the latest health & fitness information to keep you in the know

Call for Arts & Crafts Show Exhibitors – If you wish to participate in the Spring Arts & Crafts Show, registration will be held on Saturday, February 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. The Arts & Crafts Show is scheduled on March 29 in the Community Center

What are you doing with your sweetheart on Valentine's Day? You do not have to spend a lot of money in an upscale restaurant. Why not consider making a romantic Valentine's Day dinner to enjoy by candlelight or watching a super-sweet Valentine's Day movie? Of course, don't forget to write a Valentine's Day card to tell your significant other how important he/ she is to you. You can even include one the Valentine's Day fun facts listed below in your card if your loved one is a trivia fan.

• About 1 billion Valentine's Day cards are exchanged each year

• A red rose is the favorite flower of Venus. For this reason, the red rose is also a symbol of Valentine's Day

• Worldwide 50 million roses are given for Valentine's Day each year.

• Over 35 million hearts-shaped boxes of candy will be sold for Valentine's Day

• The average number of wedding proposals on Valentine's Day each year is 220,000.

• At least 9 million people buy their pets a gift on Valentine's Day.

• In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names to see who their Valentine would be, and they would wear the name pinned to their sleeve.

If you have any questions or want to share information, please contact me at 702-429-1623 or email TWilliamson@suncityaliante.us.

Happy Valentine's Day!

(Excepts from www.womansday.com, “50 Bits of Valentine's Day Trivia You Probably Didn't Know” by Kathleen Davis and Corrine Sullivan, Dec22, 2021 and www.theholidayspot.com)

Welcome, friends and neighbors!

2025 is here. I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year! To start the new year, I'm happy to announce that we're working on a bill request that will have a major impact for pet owners, and help make sure our furry friends are safe and easily identifiable. The bill is AB 71, a new piece of legislation that would change the way we handle pet microchipping.

Right now,

microchipped, you have to go to a licensed vet. It's not a crazy procedure, but it does cost a bit and not everyone has the time or the resources to get to a vet's office.

That's where AB 71 comes in. This bill proposes removing microchipping from the list of activities that only licensed vets can do. This means other trained professionals, like animal shelter workers or veterinary techs, could handle the job.

L o s i n g y o u r p e t c a n b e a n i g h t m a r e , b u t microchips are one of the best ways to make sure your animal finds their way back home. That tiny chip in their neck holds all their information, and anyone who has a scanner can read it But accessing this chip financially can be difficult for m a n y A B 7 1 w i l l a l l o w m o r e t r a i n e d professionals to do the implanting, it makes the process easier and cheaper for everyone. The more pets that get microchipped, the better the chances we have of getting them back if they are lost.

This bill makes microchipping more accessible. You can do it at your local shelter, at a clinic, or even at certain pet stores. It will save pet owners money by not having to pay premium prices at Vet offices. Accessibility and affordability means more pets get chipped, and that's good for all of us And as you make sure your pet has a

microchip, don't forget that spaying or neutering your pet can be done in many of these same places! It's an important step to prevent overpopulation and promote better health for your pet.

This will be a huge deal for animal shelters too. Shelters do amazing work, but they often don't have the staff or the resources to microchip every animal that comes through. By letting other trained f

can increase the number of pets that get chipped and get back home where they belong. This bill is still making its way through the Nevada legislature, but if it passes it'll make a real difference for Nevada pet owners. And hey, I'm all for anything that makes it easier to take care of our animals and keep them safe.

AB 71 is all about making microchipping more accessible, more affordable, and easier for everyone. It's a win for pet owners, a win for shelters, and a win for the safety of animals across Nevada. Let's make sure our furry family members can always find their way back home. And let's not forget, spaying and neutering your pets plays a crucial role in preventing overpopulation, ensuring fewer animals end up homeless or face the risk of euthanasia. Please remember to spay, neuter and microchip your pets for their well-being and the health of our communities!

Yours in Service,

WELCOME TO NEW SUN CITY ALIANTE RESIDENTS

Michael & Nancy Lee

Jerry & Sharon McGimsey Saralee Mieke Matthews

Sharon Perry Diana Robinson Frank & Robin Strasz

NEW RESIDENTS MUST REGISTER AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICE

If you are a new resident or have moved to another home within the community, please contact Customer Service Coordinator Carol Garbarino to schedule a registration appointment. All new Sun City Aliante residents (homeowners and renters) are required to register w

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Community Center At the same time, you can obtain a Membership Card which is required to access all activities in the Community Center You can contact Carol at 702-638-5023 or cgarbarino@suncityaliante.us

Thank you in Advance - The Compliance and Customer Service Office

SUN CITY ALIANTE

GOTHIC LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE REPORT

The maintenance performed in December 2024 includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Leave removal/clean up Regularly raked and removed leaves to prevent turf suffocation on Widewing Park and mold growth in other areas.

• Selective Pruning: Trimmed trees and shrubs, removed dead branches, and shaped plants to avoid winter damage.

• Gutter Cleaning: Cleared debris from gutters to ensure proper water flow.

• Checked for pests/diseases: Monitored plants (Desert Daisies) for signs of pests.

• Perennial plant cut back: Cut back the dormant Birds of Paradise plants around the Community Center and common areas.

• Rose Bushes at the Memorial: Cut back and fertilized with Systemic 6-9-6 which promotes strong roots, insect and disease control.

• Fence Post Cactus: Re-staked and re-tied the cactus with 2” tree stakes and green landscape tie.

• Willow Wren Park: Raked the pebble rock and cleaned the mow curb. Replaced the broken doggie waste basket at no charge. Refreshed the ¾ rock.

• Replaced two diseased trees: Installed a Chinese Pistache by the Bocce Ball Court and a Bradford Pear near the water fountain.

• Turf area at Widewing Park: Mowed twice during the month at a height of 2.5”.

• Biweekly inspection: The inspection was performed by an onsite supervisor.

• A l l w o r k w a s p e r f o r m

horticultural practices.

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SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SUN CITY ALIANTE COMMUNITY RESIDENTS

The entire Sun City Aliante Team wishes to express our sincere appreciation for all the awesome holiday treats you shared and the kindnesses you expressed to us during the past holiday season. Many Thanks and Wishing You a very Healthy & Happy New Year 2025!

~ Your Sun City Aliante Team

COMMITTEE NEWS

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

MONTHLY BULLETIN:

In the January Breeze, we encouraged residents to make sure your contact information is up to date with the Community Center. It's never too late to make a New Year's resolution, and this is one you can easily make and keep. Many of us have lived in Sun City for years and emergency contacts may have changed as well as your own phone number… did you give up your landline and now only have a cell number? To make sure your emergency contact as well as your contact number (home and or cell number) information is up-to-date, please contact Carol Garbarino, Sun City Aliante Customer Service Coordinator at cgarbarino@suncityaliante.us.

We have approximately 25 new Block Captains. If you don't know your Block Captain or want any other information regarding the Sun City Aliante Neighborhood Watch program, please contact our Coordinator, Jim Blossey at jimandpatb@embarqmail.com or 775-530-5119. All residents are invited to attend our monthly Neighborhood Watch meetings. The next meeting will be held February 20 at 4:30 p.m. in the Social Hall.

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

PATROL COMMITTEE

LET'S GO FOR A SUN CITY ALIANTE PATROL RIDE-ALONG

The Sun City Aliante Patrol Ride-Along Program is committed to increasing our residents' understanding of the Sun City Aliante Patrol's methods and o

relationship between the Sun City Patrol and our community.

Homeowners and renters of Sun City Aliante may apply for the Patrol Ride-Along Program by filing out an application at the Front Desk of the Community Center. Requests should be filled out at least one week in advance when possible. All applicants must receive prior approval from the Patrol Chairman. The Patrol Chairman will notify the applicant of approval and set up a day and time to participate in the Patrol Ride-Along program.

• Participants may ride once every six months.

• Participants must be at least 55 years of age.

• All participants must fill out an application form.

• Participants appearing for their scheduled ride should be neatly attired.

• Participants approved for the Ride-Along will not exceed the normal two-hour patrol shift.

• Only one rider along per shift will be allowed.

• Participants are not permitted to carry any type of weapon or firearm regardless of permits.

The Sun City Patrol Committee encourages you to invest some time to see what the patrol does for the community We hope you will join us!

For information regarding the Sun City Aliante Patrol, contact the Patrol Chairman Tony Swat at 708-431-4648.

DID YOU KNOW?

Homeowners in Sun City Aliante are members of both the Sun City Aliante Community and the greater Aliante M

governance and assessments of both

the Sun City Aliante HOA and the Aliante Master HOA.

To assist homeowners to keep track of their two assessment payments, there is a new webpage on the Sun City Aliante website. Just go to the homepage at www.suncityaliante.org and look under the RESOURCES menu for Assessments This webpage provides some further information about assessments, as well as links to view and make your assessment payments for each Association. Web: SunCityAliante.org/assessments

~ The Communications Committee

STANDING COMMITTEES

Meets ever y other Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Harlan Nelson at hnelson867@cox.net

CO M M U N I C AT I O N S CO M M I T T E E

Meets third Friday, 10 a.m.

Dan Lies at DLies@suncityaliante.us

CO V E N A N TS CO M M I T T E E

Meets four th Tuesday, 3 p.m. in the Conference Room

Mark Smith at mas7809@hotmail.com

E L E C T I O N CO M M I T T E E

David Hollander at david_hollander2003@yahoo.com

F I N A N C E CO M M I T T E E

Meets last Wednesday, 3 p.m.

David Grossman at dt.grossman@yahoo.com

L I F E S T YL E CO M M I T T E E

Meets third Wednesday, 10 a.m.

Sharon Grossman at sdg45us@yahoo.com

PAT R O L CO M M I T T E E

Meets third Monday, 2 p.m.

Tony Swat at nozs@aol.com

Meets third Thursday, 1 p.m.

Wayne Edger ton at wynedge@gmail.com

OPEN POSITIONS ON SUN CITY ALIANTE COMMITTEES

The Architecture Review Committee has one open position on its committee.

The Patrol Committee has two open positions on its committee. The Property & Grounds Committee has one open position on its committee.

Here is a brief description of Committee responsibilities:

• - Reviews owner site/home Architectural Review Committee exterior change requests to ensure they comply with community standards of aesthetics and quality

• – Patrol Committee Observes and reports any hazards or incidents as they patrol the streets of the Sun City Aliante to ensure the safety of our neighborhood.

• – Oversees the upkeep and Property & Grounds Committee

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Community Center.

All Committee positions are voluntary. We encourage you to consider becoming more actively involved in your community by joining one of the Sun City Aliante Committees.

You can pick up “Sun City Aliante Committee Interest Application” at the Front Desk or in the Customer Service Office. In addition, you can print off an application from the website at www.suncityaliante.org. Once you have logged into the website, "mouse-over" the “Documents” menu item, then click on "Commonly Used Forms” and select and print the "Committee Interest Application."

Complete the application form and return it to the Front Desk.

HOLIDAY HOURS

President's Day: The Sun City Aliante Association will recognize President's Day by closing the Administrative Offices on Monday, February 17. The Community Center will be open regular hours.

COMMUNITY STANDARDS

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Carol: It can be truly challenging and downright sad at times. That's why I do my best to help our residents by making things as c o n v

assessment payments here in the office rather than sending them over to the Master's office. I understand mobility or transportation can be a hindrance; so, I encourage them to just pay here at our office. Furthermore, a lot of our residents get confused about the two different assessments and two different associations. There are many occasions when they pay the wrong amount to the wrong association. Explaining that to someone can become difficult; so, I walk them over to your office. Sorry

Nelenie: (Smiling) That's OK. Once I'm able to answer their questions and provide explanations, they are always glad and appreciative in the end.

All I can say is you do an amazing job, Ms. Carol. The residents adore you. Our goal remains the same, we do what is right, good, and true. Happy Valentine's Day, Ms. Carol. I heart you!

Carol: Nelenie, you also do a great job, don't you forget it. I heart you too!

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

Wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day!

Nelenie Hernandez Assistant Manager, Director of Standards and Compliance

LUNCH ‘N’ LEARN

LEARN MORE ABOUT TREATMENTS FOR CHRONIC PAIN

Thursday, Februar y 6, 11 a.m.

Do you suffer from chronic pain? Do you suffer from low back pain? Do you suffer from leg pain? Do you suffer from painful neuropathy, or diabetic peripheral neuropathy? If so, this will be the presentation for you!

Join Dr. William Baumgartl MD, with C e n t e n n i a l S p i n e a n d P a i n , f o r a presentation on options for managing your chronic pain. He will discuss various treatment options and therapies and will answer any questions about chronic pain.

Please register at the Front Desk by February 4.

HOW A REVERSE MORTGAGE CAN FIT INTO YOUR RETIREMENT PLAN

M onday, Februar y 10, 11 a.m.

Are you curious about how a reverse mortgage can help you live more comfortably in retirement? Join us for an engaging and informative presentation, where you'll have the opportunity to meet our expert team of Certified Reverse Mortgage Specialists from Nova Home Loans: Nikki Junium, Mark Sangster, and Ben Comia.

As part of the Nova Home Loans team, they are uniquely equipped to help homeowners explore financial solutions tailored to their retirement goals and guide you through the reverse mortgage process with professionalism, care, and clarity

What You'll Learn:

• The Basics of Reverse Mortgages: What they are, how they work, and who they're for

• Lifestyle Benefits: How a reverse mortgage can free up funds for travel, healthcare, or other retirement dreams.

• Your Questions Answered: Bring your questions! Our specialists are here to provide honest, straightforward answers.

This is more than just an educational event—it's a chance to connect with a team that truly understands the needs of retirees and delivers personalized solutions, ensuring their clients feel confident. Don't miss this opportunity to discover how a reverse mortgage could enhance your retirement lifestyle.

Please register at the Front Desk by February 8.

STRATEGIES TO HELP MAKE AN IMPACT ON YOUR ESTATE

Tuesday, Februar y 11, 11 a.m.

Join Greg Adams, of Ameriprise Financial, on January 11 and learn about the best things to do to keep your finances working for you in your retirement years. Here is what we'll focus on:

Strategies to help you make an impact with your estate:

• Defining your legacy

• Creating an estate plan

• Making charitable donations

Please sign up at the Front Desk by February 9.

Thursday, Februar y 13, 11 a.m.

implementing, and staying on track with your financial plan.

Leader, Charles Schwab Las Vegas-Centennial Hills for a very informative lunch presentation.

Please register at the Front Desk by February 11.

SNACK ‘N’ LEARN

JOURNEY TO A HEALTHIER YOU – KICK SUGAR CRAVINGS

Friday, Februar y 14, 10 a.m.

Stop being a szombie (sugar zombie)! Bash those sugar cravings. Blood sugar levels throughout the day and over time have major impacts on our health. You'll learn how blood sugar impacts health and the steps to maintain healthy blood sugar balance. Following the class, turn education into action with a 7-day challenge focused on removing added sugars to support increased energy, positive mood, better sleep, and more!

Please register at the Front Desk by February 12.

LUNCH ‘N’ LEARN

DIABETES AND HEART DISEASE – WHAT IS THE LINK?

Monday, Februar y 17, 11 a.m.

If you have diabetes, your risk of developing cardiovascular disease is more than double that of the general

people with type 2 diabetes, heart disease is the most common cause of death. There are a number of things you can do to lower your risk of heart

connection between diabetes and heart disease is the first step toward prevention.

Join Josie Covel, Centennial Hills Hospital's Neuro Cardiac Program Coordinator, to learn how heart disease and diabetes are intertwined and what you can do to prevent heart disease, including moderate changes to your diet, walking, strength training and aerobic exercise can help you live a long, healthy life.

Please register at the Front Desk by February 15.

WHY IS ESTATE PLANNING SO IMPORTANT?

Wednesday, Februar y 19, 11 a.m.

T h e r e a r e n u m e r o u s factors that can a ff e c t y o u r l e g a c y , a n d active planning c a n o ff e r y o u c o n t r o l a n d

MAP YOUR RETIREMENT JOURNEY – KEY MILESTONES

Thursday, Februar y 20, 11 a.m.

Attend this presentation to learn about important areas and common timelines in planning to and through retirement.

• Accessing & Income Planning of Your Retirement $s

• Social Security & Health Care Planning

• Tax Planning

• Required Minimum Distributions

• Estate Planning

Designed to help you understand key retirement issues, gain knowledge to make informed decisions, and create a roadmap for your retirement journey or check your progress along the way.

Presented by Adam Goodman RICP®, WMCP®, LACP® of Lifetime Wealth Strategies, an Independent Retirement Planning & Investment Advisory firm.

Lunch will be served following the presentation, RSVP with the SCAL community center front desk.

Investment advisory services offered through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC (BCM), a registered investment advisor BCM and Lifetime Wealth Strategies are independent of each other

Please register at the Front Desk by February 18.

ESTATE PLANNING PEACE OF MIND?

Friday, Februar y 21, 11 a.m.

Have you taken measures to give your loved ones peace of mind upon your passing? If you do not have Estate Planning in place, you are leaving your assets subject to the expense and delay of Probate Administration. Simple measures taken now, such as having a Trust prepared, can save your loved ones time and money in the future. Join the Law Office of Sean M. Tanko, Ltd. for lunch to learn how to properly prepare your Estate Planning making life easier for your loved ones upon your passing.

Learn about…

• Sean M. Tanko, Esq., Estate Planning, Probate and Guardianship Attorney

• Probate and how to avoid it.

• Properly preparing your individualized Estate Plan.

• Trusts and how they work.

• Last Wills and Testament.

• Powers of Attorney and when they are appropriate.

Founders of Bauman Wealth Advisors and learn more about the following:

• Why you can still go thru PROBATE with a Revocable living trust!

• Why you never want to use your Pour Over Will but need one.

• You need a Power of Attorney for Financial even though you have a Living Trust.

• How a Power of Attorney for Healthcare with HIPAA (not HIPPO) can save your life.

• How to transfer assets into your Trust correctly!!

• Why most people screw up Beneficiaries accounts.

Todd, Julie and their team provide straight talk, logical thinking, and effective strategies gained from 30 years of financial experience. They work one on one with clients to develop, implement and monitor financial plans, designed to limit risk and cut investment costs.

Please sign up at the Front Desk by February 17.

• How proper Estate Planning can simplify and enhance your life. Join us for lunch and find out!

Please register at the Front Desk by February 19.

SEMPER FI HEATING AND COOLING

– Always Faithful, Always Prepared – The Indoor Air Quality Experts Monday, Februar y 24, 11 a.m.

Do you have itchy watery eyes and throat, sleepless nights or dust that keeps accumulating after you have just dusted? Our team can help with these issues.

Continued on page 21

Please join Jodi Blasquez with Semper Fi Heating and Cooling to find out:

• How clean air quality can change your lifestyle and help with your health.

• How duct cleaning and sealing of the duct work can help the air quality in your home.

• How house sanitation devices and UV Lights help in air quality and limit odor

• Most new HVAC systems (5-10 years old) must be serviced once a year by a licensed technician in order to keep the warranty on the system.

What Semper Fi Offers:

• Complementary Tune Up and 29 Point Inspection of your Heating & Cooling system

• 18 Month, No Interest, No Payment Financing

• Furnace included with system purchase or a duct cleaning and home sanitation

• Veteran Owned/Family Operated

• We have the best price, best service and best warranty in the Las Vegas Valley.

• Over 1400 five-star Google reviews

Please register at the Front Desk by February 22.

FIND OUT IF SOLAR ENERGY IS RIGHT FOR YOU

Wednesday, Februar y 26, 11 a.m.

• How solar works in Nevada

Find out from the experts if solar could be a good fit for you. Join G

Sunrun and learn the facts:

• Recent laws passed and how they affect you

• Tax credits for purchase

• How to qualify for solar panels at zero cost

• What happens when you sell your home

• Discussion on objections

• Timelines and expectations

• Renewable energy is our future. The time for solar is now.

Please register at the Front Desk by February 24.

GET SAVVY ABOUT MAINTAINING YOUR HEATING/AC UNITS

Friday, Februar y 28, 11 a.m.

Do you know how to properly service

?

How can you determine when it's time to install a new unit? What should you expect from a maintenance agreement? How much should it cost?

Join Randy Luong, owner of On the Spot Air to learn some helpful tips on

example, how do you know when it's time to replace your system? What can you do to make your A/C system last forever? Find out answers to these questions and much, much more. Lunch will be served.

Please sign up at the Front Desk by February 26.

HUMAN NATURE CHRISTMAS MOTOWN SHOW AND MORE – SOUTH POINT HOTEL CASINO & SPA –

DECEMBER 17, 2024

DEREK HOUGH PRESENTS… DANCE FOR THE HOLIDAYS – FONTAINEBLEAU L AS VEGAS–DECEMBER 20, 2024

– DECEMBER 29, 2024

MUSIC BINGO – VISTA ROOM – JANUARY 3, 2025

THE TEMPTATIONS & FOUR TOPS CELEBRATING 40 YEARS – THE SMITH CENTER – JANUARY 11, 2025

VERY IMPORTANT VOLUNTEERS (VIVs) PACKING COMMUNITY HOLIDAY DECORATIONS

ENTERTAINMENT MOVIES

VISTA ROOM

Thursday, March 6, 2025 ~ 10 a.m.

The next ICC (Inter Club Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 6 at 10 a.m. in the Vista Room. This forum meets quarterly to bring together leaders of the Sun City Aliante's Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Groups to help members stay in the know, discuss relevant issues, and celebrate accomplishments.

Chartered Club and Special Interest Group leaders are invited to participate in the meeting as well as members of the Lifestyle Committee.

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY IS HISTORY

The month of February highlights and honors Black African descendants contributions to History. Harvard historian, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, in 1926 declared the second week of February as "Negro History Week" -which aligned with President Abraham Lincoln's and Frederick Douglass' birthdays. In the 1960s the civil rights movement expanded from a week to a month. In 1976, President Gerald Ford declared February to be "Black History Month," and Congress passed a law in 1986 ensuring it was codified.

When you think of those who are normally celebrated at this time who comes to mind? Harriett Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Billie Holiday, George Washington Carver, Dr Martín Luther King, Jr., Madam CJ Walker, Thurgood Marshall, Charles Drew and host of others. Their contributions were and are great, but allow me to share some possible new-to-you facts.

• Vermont was the first colony to ban slavery in 1777.

• Between 1810-1850, an estimated 100,000 slaves used the Underground Railroad to escape North.

• William Tucker, son of indentured servants from Great Britain, was the first recorded African child to be born in the colonies in 1624.

• Before becoming a professional musician, Chuck Berry studied to become a hairdresser and has a cosmetology degree.

• F o u n d e d i n 1 9 8 4 , T h e B i l l P i c k e t t I n v i t a t i o n a l R o d e o celebrates cowboys and cowgirls and is the only touring African-American rodeo in the world.

• William Wells Brown's novel, Clotilde; or The President's Daughter, is the first written by an African-American to be published in 1853.

• Rebecca Lee Crumpler in 1864 graduated from the New England Female Medical College as the first Black woman to receive a medical degree in the United States.

• Nat King Cole was the first African-American to host a TV show when The Nat King Cole Show debuted on NBC in 1956.

• The oldest living Buffalo Soldier, Sgt. Mark Matthews, died at the age of 111 in 2005 and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery

• Gabby Douglas became the first Black gymnast to win the Individual All Around in 2012 London Olympics.

• Baseball legend Jackie Robinson had an older brother, Matthew "Mack" Robinson, who broke the Olympic record in 1936 in the 200-meter dash. However, he took home the silver medal because he finished behind Jesse Owens.

• Stevie Wonder in 1973 was the first Black artist to win a

Grammy for Album of the Year for Innervisions.

Anthony Benezet created the first s c h o

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Black person to win an Oscar for her supporting role in Gone With the Wind in 1940. Sidney Poitier was the first Black man to win, 24 years later, for his leading role in Lilies of the Field.

I hope these few facts have sparked your interest to learn more about the amazing contributions that African-Americans have made throughout history.

In commemoration of this month Sun City Aliante will celebrate through movies, food, speakers, artifact displays, and honoring our Black African-American community members who have served our country and this community. Please plan to attend each of these events.

Respectfully submitted, Sonja

DCAL

Sun City Aliante Board of Directors

In celebration of Black History month, Sun City Aliante has invited our residents to share their own stories as a tribute to the African American community.

We w i l l a l s o c e l e b r a t e F e b r u a r y a s B l a c k H i s t o r y M o n t h b y recognizing the achievements of African Americans and their role in U.S. history with an exhibit in the Community Center.

In addition, we will recognize the contributions of African American through informative articles published in this issue of The Breeze.

CELEBRATING BL ACK HISTORY MONTH

SIX TRIPLE EIGHT ARMY UNIT DELIVERS MAIL TO U.S. TROOPS IN WWII

Campbell…inspect the first contingent of Negro members of the Women's Army Corps assigned to overseas service." Local Identifier: 111-SC-200791; National Archives Identifier: 531249

An army unit known as the “Six Triple Eight” had a specific mission in World War II: to sort and clear a two-year backlog of mail for Americans stationed in Europe. Between the US Armed Forces, Red Cross and uniformed civilians, that amounted to seven million people.

And the responsibility to deliver all of it fell on the shoulders of 855 African-American women. From February 1945 to March 1946, the women of the 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion distributed mail in warehouses in England and France. Because of a shortage of r e s o u r c e s a n d m a n p o w e r, l e t t e r s a n d p a c k a g e s h a d b e e n accumulating in warehouses for months.

Part of the Women's Army Corps, known as WACs, the 6888 had a motto, “No mail, low morale.” But these women did far more than distribute letters and packages. As the largest contingent of Black women to ever serve overseas, they dispelled stereotypes and represented a change in racial and gender roles in the military

The Women's Army Corps (WAC) was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and set to active-duty status on July 1, 1943. Further, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Dr Mary McLeod Bethune, a civil rights leader, advocated for the inclusion of African American women in the WAC. It would take an even further push to send them overseas to serve supporting the war effort.

The Six Triple Eight were not only the sole all African American battalion in the WAC, but they also were the only all African American, all women battalion sent overseas during World War II. Major Charity Edna Adams commanded the battalion and over 800 volunteers joined the 6888th Central Postal Battalion throughout the war The unit was self-sufficient and included medics, administrative personnel, dining hall workers, and more.

After their training in Fort Oglethrope, Georgia, and the trip across the Atlantic in the ship Ile de France, the Six Triple Eight arrived in Birmingham, England via train. The overflowing warehouses were

stacked with letters and packages for anxiously awaiting soldiers. Three separate eight-hour shifts, seven days a week would ensure they worked around the clock to deliver the mail. Their motto, “no mail, low morale” would guide them.

Their task was not easy Any “undeliverable” mail was routed into their hands. They diligently tracked servicemembers with their seven million information cards to determine who and where each piece of mail should go to. The only form of communication at this time was the U.S. Postal Service. Historians estimate the women processed 65,000 pieces of mail per eight-hour shift. They cleared a backlog of around 17 million pieces of mail.

The backlog in Rouen also proved daunting, however, the Six Triple Eight took on the task alongside French civilians and German POWs. Some undelivered mail dated back two to three years, and took roughly five months to completely sort. Similarly to Birmingham, the women enjoyed various sports in their offtime, including tennis, basketball, and even ping pong.

At the end of World War II, the Six Triple Eight's numbers were severely reduced by roughly 300 personnel as they continued working through additional undelivered mail in Paris. Then, in February 1946 the 6888th Central Postal Battalion returned to the United States and was disbanded at Fort Dix, New Jersey

Editor's Note: Landing squarely in the “Hidden Figures” genre of American Heroes You Do Not Know About but Should, the legacy of the 6888th Central Postal Battalion continues today A film titled, “The Six Triple Eight,” recently debuted on Netflix which portrays this inspiring story The firm stars Kerry Washington and was written and directed by Tyler Perry and produced by Nicole Avant. In March 2022, the 6888th received the Congressional Gold Medal for their contributions. They have also been honored by the Women in Military Service for America Memorial and in 2018 a monument in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas was made in their honor

(Sources: https://unwritten-record.blogs.archives.gov/2022/02/08/no-mail-low-

February 8, 2022 by Alexis Clark.)

WACs sort packages, taken from the mail sacks by French civilian employees, at the 17th Base Post Office. Paris, France."

Identifier: 175539203.

CHARTERED CLUBS

8 BALLERS BILLIARDS

(Left) Congratulations to Herb Mendez and Richard Daniel ~ winners of the November Club tournament.

(Right) Congratulations to Gene Guston and Richard Daniel ~ winners of the December Club tournament. The Club plays every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. New members are welcome any time. Contact Dwight Gerdes (702) 306-3865.

ALIANTE CLASSY CHEFS

CERAMICS

Welcome to the Sun City Aliante Ceramics Club. Members invite you to stop by Craft Room 3 on Wednesday and Saturday 9 a.m. – noon. One of their instructors, officers, or members can assist you with any questions you may have.

greenware, and bisque. Our members give a $5 a month contribution, which covers all the paints and glazes used. Firing of a piece is measured for the cost. Our instructors offer classes when available. A locker may be available for use. Please check with our designated locker person. Also, we have beautiful ceramics for sale. Hope to see you soon!

angelo0922@hotmail.com; Vice President – Pat Wunder 702-328-4627, pray4me1949@yahoo.com; Treasurer – Rick Bingales and SecretaryTony Weathers; and Instructors – Holly Claghorn and Simms Teramoto. F

aweathers24@gmail.com or 540-423-2172.

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assistants reflected our theme. In addition, Cathy invited members of the Tai Chi group to give a demonstration with instructor Jodi. Anni Cuminotto, our authentic c o o k f r o m C h i n a

accompanying menu items were brown, white, pork wild rice, egg rolls, Teriyaki Chicken, Stir Fry Vegetables, Lemon Cake, Almond Cookies and Fortune Cookies. A great time was had by all.

Classy Chefs usually meet the first Tuesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the Vista Room and kitchen. There is an annual $10 dues in September or when a member joins, plus a $5 per meeting charge for monthly meetings to help reimburse for purchasing groceries, plates and decorations.

The next meeting of the Classy Chefs will be Tuesday, February 4 at 9:30 in the Vista Room and will feature soups, salads, yummy desserts and c o o k i e d e c o r a t i n g b y S y l v i a R o s s C o m e c h e c k u s o u t !

For questions or club information, contact Freda Porter-Katz at 347-5810298 and email fre2bfreda@aol.com or co-chair Hjordy Wagner at 715529-9728 and email hwizwag@gmail.com.

BOOK CLUB

The Book Club selection for February is Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

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t t h e Community Center at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, February 20. Please see the Book Club shelf i n t h e S u n C

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y w h i c h includes past book selections. A flyer lists upcoming 2025 book selections. For more information, please contact Jeannette Smith at 702-649-2468 (

Mae Go at maefgo@gmail.com.

CLUB D.I.A.L

Do you want to learn how to Line Dance or learn new dances? Looking for a fun way to exercise. Come join us at Club Dial. We teach Line Dancing for Beginners (basic) on Saturday morning from 10 to 10:30 a.m. in the Vista Room. Monday evening there is an Intermediate class from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Exercise Room and Intermediate class again on Saturday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Vista Room. The Wednesday Beginning Class at 6 p.m. is cancelled until further notice.

Come and join us for some dancing, exercise and fun.

Club Dial also hosts a Dance Social on the third Saturday of every month from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Vista Room. We not only have line dancing but also a variety of other dances; so, everyone can enjoy themselves. For more information, contact Maryann Gorski at 702-642-3212 or email at mtg815@cox.net.

FORGET-ME -KNOTS

The Gingerbread Project

It all started with an idea. The idea turned into a discussion and was presented to the Club's Chairperson and then the members. The idea was

project. Once a plan was drawn up, it was presented to the members. The offers to help with the construction were overwhelming.

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e d knitting, crocheting, counted cross stitch, needlepoint, and resin. The members who worked on it were Diane Berrojo, Kathy Kraft, Kathy Brach, Colleen Stevens, Joyce Nuell, Linda Gallegos, Laura Gordon, and Holly Claghorn. It was a lot of fun, and it was great all working together. Continued on

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The Forget-Me-Knots welcome anyone who would like to join us. We meet every Monday the center is open in the Social Hall from 1-4 pm. If you don't know how to knit, crochet or do needle craft, we are willing to teach you. For more information, contact Collette Stickney 702 373-2163

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shapiromr@yahoo.com.

Editor's Note: During the holiday season, Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Groups were invited to decorate a Gingerbread H o u s e f o r d i s p l a y i n t h e C o m m u n i t y C e n t e r. T h

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z i n g collaborative efforts of the Forget-Me-Knots are pictured here. Bravo!

LGBT + SOCIAL

As we welcome February with its cold and winter chills, we are reminded by Punxsutawney Phil that hopes for spring and new beginnings are in the near future.

We encourage everyone to stay warm and enjoy the b r i s k t e m p e r a t u r e s u n

prediction comes to fruition and the warmth of spring with its promise of new beginnings comes upon us.

We wish everyone with a February birthday, a very Happy Birthday!

Some well-known LGBT members having Fe

include:

Ÿ February 3 – Gertrude Stein (1874–1946), American expatriate writer.

Ÿ February 8 – James Dean (1931–1955), American film actor and cultural icon. Rumored to be bisexual.

Ÿ February 11 – Tammy Baldwin (1962–), American politician and first openly gay U.S. Senator

Ÿ February 20 – Roy Cohn (1927–1986), American attorney during the McCarthy era.

If you are interested in finding out more about the LGBT Special interest group, it's events and activities, please confidentially contact Steve Besefske at 847-409-4069 or Sheryl at 818-517-0610.

SENIORS WITH WARM HEARTS

Seniors with Warm Hearts express our appreciation and gratitude for the outpouring o f s u p p o r t f r o m o u r community during our 2024 Season of Giving.

The final totals are in:

CHARTERED CLUBS

Ÿ Street Teens received $1,010 in gift cards and checks as well as bus passes, phone chargers, headphones, wallets, bike locks, shoe cleaning kits, art supplies, board games and puzzles, donated hats, hair accessories, toiletries and more.

Ÿ Project Marilyn received checks totaling $730.

Ÿ Nevada SPCA received checks totaling $325.

All the representatives from each of our charities could not thank our community enough for all they received to help support those they serve.

Our next meeting is Thursday, February 20 at 11 a.m. in the Activity Room where we will have a guest speaker from Project Marilyn to talk about all their ongoing efforts. New members are always welcome. For more information about the organizations we support or about joining our group, contact Carol Hoyt at 702-371-7550 or Karen Nutto at 201-787-9391.

~ Karen Nutto, Co-Chair, Seniors with Warm Hearts

SUN CITY ALIANTE SONGSTERS

Mark your calendars for Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5. They are working on their Spring Concert music and getting very excited about presenting these songs to our community! They practice every Thursday afternoon from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. in the Vista Room. It is not too late to join. If you are interested, contact the Director, Lorraine Zanello, at 702-4609583 or lcompozr@aol.com.

~ Joyce King

TABLE TENNIS

items for 45 residents and children, along with additional gifts of donated hats, houseware items, various toys, dolls, and games.

Ÿ Project 150 rec

November and December, along with many donated hats.

The Table Tennis Club invites you to join them for morning club play. See if you can keep up with our 90+ players. Chieko and Ed (pictured here) want t o c h a l l e n g e y o u t o a g a m e o f doubles. They play Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 10 a.m. in the Social Hall. All ages and skill levels are invited. They also have social time w i t h q u a r t e r l y p o t l u c k l u n c h e s o r outings at local restaurants. The Club sponsors the yearly Lunar New Year's party. Join them for exercise, fun and fellowship. For more information, contact Ed Ernest at 269-5910759 and eeernest@yahoo.com.

CHARTERED CLUBS

TECHNOLOGY CLUB

Thursday, February 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Vista Room. You'll

h e Consumer Electronics Show, Las Vegas' largest convention and glimpses of leading edge products and services. Join us for an informative meeting All residents are invited to attend.

Our future topics in 2025 include PC backups, Genealogy, Artificial Intelligence. We are also looking for a speaker knowledgeable about Apple Mac Products and any suggestions for future topics. Please contact Wayne Headrick at wayne.headrick@gmail.com with your suggestions.

UKULELE STRUMMERS

Welcome to February 2025! February brings winter weather and planning for special days such as Valentine's Day and Presidential holidays. The Ukulele Strummers will enjoy playing tunes together Sunday afternoons. We invite you to come and join us!

Ukulele classes continue to be offered as follows:

• Fundamentals of Ukulele: Noon to 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon. This class is for students who have never played ukulele.

• Beginner and Advanced Ukulele: 1 – 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon. This class is for intermediate players who have attended ukulele classes here or with another instructor and know ten or more basic chords.

We use Pete McCarty's 2023 free book of over 450 songs for most of our music and I also email new music to students each week. If you are interested in joining us please stop by a class or give me a call.

Happy February and Happy Strumming!

Kevin Smith

916-847-7422

VETERAN'S AUXILIARY

The Veterans Auxiliary had a holiday social combined with a set of topics discussed in round table format. Members enjoyed a nice brunch, spearheaded by Hjordy Wagner, and contributed ideas in their club discussions. Diane Meier of Pups, Prisoners and Patriots, was guest speaker and was presented a donation for their continuing work.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST – FEBRUARY 8! Planning for the annual Pancake Breakfast is underway, and you can purchase tickets from a Veteran's Club or Auxiliary member or at the door

Anyone who wants to support our veterans and military and is interested in joining the Auxiliary is welcome. You do NOT have to have a veteran or military family member to join! They offer several projects and avenues of participation throughout the year. Meetings are normally held the 3rd Tuesday of every month in the Vista Room at 9 a.m. from September through May For further information, please email Julie Tomlin at jtomlin55@msn com or phone: 208-320-8115 or Hjordy Wagner at hwizwag@gmail.com phone: 715-529-9728.

VETERAN'S CLUB

Hello Everyone,

( L - R ) H j o r d y Wa g n e r a

generous donation to the Veterans Auxiliary from Sue Davis and Mari J

Pickleball Club.

On Saturday, February 8, 2025, we will hold our Pancake Breakfast. If you haven't bought a ticket yet, we will sell them Tuesday through Thursday, February 4-6 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Community Center. You can also buy a ticket at the door Come to enjoy breakfast and visit with friends.

Don't forget our regular monthly meeting on February 18, 2025 at 6 p.m. in the Vista Room. During the March 18 monthly meeting, we will hold elections for our Club Officers. If you are able, please attend! Also, during this meeting, we will start signing up volunteers to help out at the May 3 BB-Q. The food is great and the weather is too (usually); so, make sure you mark it on your calendar.

Hope to see you all at our upcoming meetings and events.

Marc Hollander, mhollander007@gmail.com, 818-915-1509

TRAVEL

YOUR 2025 TRAVEL CHECKLIST: KEY UPDATES TO PL AN AHEAD

Travel in 2025 brings exciting opportunities, but it's also filled with new regulations and updates that savvy travelers need to know From electronic travel authorizations to airline baggage rules, these changes can impact your trip planning. Here's what to keep in mind as you prepare for your next adventure.

New Travel Authorization Systems: ETA and ETIAS - International travel is seeing significant changes with the rollout of new electronic travel authorization systems. If you're planning to travel abroad, make sure to check if these requirements apply to you:

ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization): Several countries, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, require an ETA for visitors from visa-exempt countries. https://apply-for-anta.homeoffice.gov.uk/apply/electronic-travel-authorisation/easier-onthe-app

• The application process is straightforward and can usually be completed online in a few minutes.

• Expect to provide passport details, travel plans, and pay a small fee (usually $7-$25, depending on the country).

• Once approved, ETAs are linked electronically to your passport, allowing seamless entry at immigration.

• You will need to provide a photo of your Passport and yourself but DO NOT need to know or input your travel details. The ETA is valid for 2 years.

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System): Travelers from visa-free countries like the United States will need an ETIAS to visit most European nations starting in 2025. (According to the Government website it is due to start approx. in 6 months. https://travele u r o p e e u r o p a e u / e t i a s / w h o - s h

travel-authorisation)

• You'll need to apply online before your trip, providing personal details, passport information, and answering security questions.

• The fee is approximately €7, and authorizations are valid for up to three years or until your passport expires. Allow a few days for processing to ensure you have the required documentation ready.

• Register your Travel with The United States State Department, which can keep you updated on changes that may affect you, regional strikes, or potential large gatherings you may want to steer clear of https://mytravel state gov/s/step Pro Tip: Bookmark official government websites for ETAs/ETIAS to avoid scam sites charging excessive fees.

Updated Airline Baggage Policies - Airline baggage policies continue to evolve in 2025, with stricter rules on size, weight, and fees

Understanding these changes can save you time, stress, and money:

• Carry-On Restrictions: Airlines are becoming stricter about carry-on dimensions. Check your airline's specific requirements to ensure your bag fits in the overhead compartment. Some carriers are also enforcing weight limits for carry-ons.

• Checked Luggage Fees: Airlines are increasingly offering tiered pricing for checked bags. Bundling your checked luggage with your ticket purchase can often save money compared to paying at the airport.

• Personal Items: Many airlines now specify exact dimensions for under-seat items like backpacks or purses. Oversized items may incur additional fees.

expandable luggage to maximize your packing space. Smart luggage with GPS trackers is also becoming a popular option for peace of mind when checking bags. Pro Tips: Weigh your bags at home with a portable luggage scale to avoid surprise fees at the airport. Go to each official Website for the Airline you are considering to fly with if you are concerned about the size or cost of Checked or Carry-on luggage.

Embracing Travel Technology - Technology continues to transform the way we travel, making trips more efficient and enjoyable:

Digital Passports: Some countries are piloting digital passports for faster airport processing. This allows travelers to use their smartphones for identification at security and immigration. Check if your destination is participating in this initiative.

Travel Apps:

• Flight Tracker: Get real-time updates on delays or cancellations. https://www.flightaware.com/

• Language Translators: Apps like Google Translate can instantly translate menus, signs, and conversations.

• Navigation Tools: Offline maps are a lifesaver in areas with poor connectivity.

Smart Luggage Features: GPS-enabled luggage allows you to track your bags through a mobile app. Some brands even offer built-in charging ports for your devices, ensuring you're always connected on the go.

Luggage Tracking: depending on your phone you might want to consider Apple Airtags or Life 360 which not only will help you track y o u r l u g g a g e , b u t a l s o y o u r p h o

https://www.life360.com/tile/

Pro Tips: Download all essential travel apps and store important documents (e.g., passports, visas, tickets) digitally for easy access during your trip. PRINT a copy of any essential documents, the boarding document for your flight, a copy of the name/address where you are staying - paper documents safely kept on you can bring peace of mind and work even when computer systems fail.

With these updates in mind, 2025 promises to be a year of exciting travel opportunities. By staying informed and prepared, you can navigate these changes with confidence and focus on the joy of exploring new destinations.

By April Bielefeldt - For personalized travel itineraries or to join a small group trip, reach out to travel expert April Bielefeldt at www.yourphototravelguide.com. Whether you're seeking a custom journey or an unforgettable group experience, April's expertise will help you explore the world with ease and inspiration.

Char

tered C lubs, 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 in club activities, in compliance with required guest policies and fees. All club members should be familiar with these guidelines set forth by the B oard, as well as their individual club bylaws and/or policies and procedures. If you have questions regarding your club charter, call Lifestyle Director, Debbie Kent, at 702-638-5061.

Afternoon Games. Meets Sundays, 1 - 4 p.m. Contact Gail Reed at 727-967-4585 and reedgail@yahoo.com or Carol Amolsch at 760-963-1347 and 7768midnight@gmail.com

Aliante's Classy Chefs. Meets 1st Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. in the SCAL Kitchen. Contact Freda Por ter-Katz at 347-5810298 and fre2bFreda@aol.com or Hjordy Wagner at 715-529-9728 and hwiz wag@gmail.com.

American Mah Jongg. Meets Wednesdays and Fridays, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Contact Arlene Harris at 914-456-9690 and owllady43@gmail.com.

Art Club. Meets Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Contact K aren Franklin at 702-633-4833 and jlfra100@juno.com or Peggy Totino at 702-217-5973 or ptotino2@gmail.com.

Ballroom Dancing. Meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Contact Renna K ashiwabara at 808-670-4459 and danceappealstudio@gmail.com

Book Club. Meets the 3rd Thursday, 6:45 p.m. Contact Jeannette Smith at 702-649-2468. For book selections, see flyer in the SCAL Librar y

Bridge Club. Meets Thursdays, 5:45 p.m. Contact Mar y Jane and Charles D'Agati at 201-321-1691 or mjdagati@aol.com.

Bunco. Meets the 2nd Thursday, 5:30 - 8:45 p.m. Contact Cathy Pierce at 209-595-0833 and cnitro3@fire2wire.com or Lynn Kiedrowski at 262-4972323 and 1k iedrolyn@gmail.com

Ceramics. Meets Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Contact Angelo Belpasso at 702-647-0701 and angelo0922@hotmail.com.

Chess. Meets Tuesdays from 2- 4 p.m. Contact Norman Coats at 702-606-0064 and picturethis6@verizon.net

Cornhole. Meets Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Contact Rebecca Anderson at 702-271-1014 and rsa2373@gmailcom.

Club DIAL Saturdays – Beginners, 10 - 10:30 a.m.; Intermediate 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Mondays –Intermediate 6 p.m. Contact Mar yann Gorsk i at 702642-3212 and mtg815@cox.net.

8Ballers Billiards. Meets Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon.. Contact Dwight Gerdes at 702306-3865. and dgerdes2532@gmail.com

Euchre. Meets Mondays, 1 p.m. Contact Cher yl Gustin at 319-415-0471 and gusto32742@yahoo.com.

Forget-Me -Knots. Knitting, needlework , crochet, jewelr y. Meets Mondays, 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 Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Contact Jill Ramsey at 702-642-8716 and cpigs@aol.com, or Chris Rohrer at 928-242-3704 and crohrer1956@icloud.com.

HK & F (Hand, Knee & Foot) ) Meets Thursdays, 1–4 p.m. Contact Dale Elik an at 847-858-7089 and dale.casey43@gmail.com or Judy Singer at 702-6336733 and judyandsandy@centurylink.net

Hand and Foot. Meets Tuesdays, 1- 4 p.m. Contact Jeff Ir vine at 909-560-7289 and jir vinelv@yahoo.com or Amy Redd at 501-773-5201 and reddfire88@gmail.com

Mahjong. Meets Mondays, 1-4 p.m. Contact Judy Stanford at 702-378-6551

Mexican Train Dominoes. Meets Fridays, 1p.m. Contact Alanna Tiehes at 951-313-1349 and Diamond378770@gmail.com or Carol Jones at 661466-3478 and carolannejones1956@gmail.com.

Pan. Meets on Mondays at 5:45 p.m. Contact Renée Snodgrass at 818-807-3369 or 702-458-0013 or reneesnodgrass@gmail.com.

Paper Crafting. Meets Mondays, 1-4 p.m. Contact President Jeri Osowski at 847-431-1923 and aliantepaperpres@gmail.com or Vice President Colette Bates at 661-645-0042 and colette572010@gmail.com)

Pickleball. Club play is Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. & Sun. at 7 a.m. (Spring/Summer) and 8 a.m. (Fall/Winter). Free lessons on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. (Summer hours), for new players and anyone interested in practicing their sk ills. Contact Debbie Westover at 775-848-2720 or debjb569@gmail.com.

Pinochle. Meets Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. & Sundays 46:45 p.m. Contact Renee Swanson at 702-773-2283 and reneedswanson@hotmail.com.

Poker. Meets Wednesdays at 4 p.m. and Fridays, 4:15 p.m. Contact Ned Percival at 725-204-1987 and SCAliantePoker@icloud.com or Laura Schriner at 703409-0212 and SCA_Poker@yahoo.com

Silver Needles and Threads. Quilting. Meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9-11a.m. Contact Diane James at 562-706-1616 and semaj2455@gmail.com or Sondra Harrington at 505-206-2298 and sondraharrington@yahoo.com

Solos. Social group for singles. Contact Teri Nar veson at 702-642-0689 and tnar veson@hotmail.com

Sun City Aliante Songsters. Meets Thursdays, 3:30 –5:30 p.m. Contact Lorraine Zanello at 702-460-9583 and lcompozr@aol.com or Holly Strasser at 702-3051768 and hollystrasser23@gmail.com.

Spades. Meets Mondays, 6 p.m. Contact Sonja Bankston-Cullen at 702-518-5597 and mrssbc@gmail.com

Sun City Aliante Steppers. Meets Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2 p.m. Contact Margo Young at 702-6491176 and jaxlady@hotmail.com.

Table Tennis Meets Monday-Friday, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday - open play. Contact Ed Ernest at 269-5910759 and eeernest@yahoo.com. or Ir vin Levein at 626201-1448 and ir w.lev@gmail.com.

Technology Club. Meets 1st Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Contact Wayne Headrick at 725-227-3441 and wayne.headrick@gmail.com.

Tennis. Meets Tues., Thurs., Sat. mornings for Club Play. Star t time 8 a.m. Weather may affect star t times Contact Javed Akhtar at 972-342-5036 or jak htar123@yahoo.com.

Ukulele Strummers. Meets Sundays at noon. Contact Kevin Smith at 916-847-7422 and KHSNLV@gmail.com.

Veteran’s of Sun City. Meets 3rd Tuesday, 6 p.m. Contact Marc Hollander at 818-915-1509 and mhollander007@gmail.com

Veteran’s Auxiliar y of Sun City Aliante. Meets the 3rd Tuesday, 9 a.m. Contact Hjordy Wagner at 715-5299728 and hwiz wag@gmail.com or Julie Tomlin at 208320-8115 and jtomlin55@msn.com

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

The following Special Interest Groups are Boardrecognized and may schedule meetings in advance. Please check the calendar.

Aliante Fil-Am Interest Group. Contact Chris DeLude at 702-655-3314 or Ana Marie Kilroy at 702-482-3034 and anak ilroy@gmail.com.

Aloha Hawaii. Contact Coleen Stevens at 808-5003626 and cstevens195844@yahoo.com

Bowling. Meets Thursdays at noon at Sunset Station Bowling Center. Contact Ray Wong at 702-646-9664 and coach9664@yahoo.com.

Havarah. Meets to socialize & celebrate Jewish holidays. Contact Mady Shapiro at 702-399-5347 and shapiromr@yahoo.com or scahavarah@gmail.com. and Sher yl at 815-517-0610

Ladies' Golf. Meets Thursdays at Aliante Golf Course. Contact Robin Sharp at 303-641-2107.

LGBT Meets 2nd Wednesday, 6 p.m. Contact Sher yl at 818-517-0610 and suncityaliantelgbt@gmail.com or Mar ta Jabin Good at Cook ing4life002@Gmail.com

Minnesota Nice Group Meets monthly. Contact Obbie Har vieux at 651-735-9111 and Mar y Jo Jerome at mjjerome70@outlook.com.

Neighborhood Watch. Meets 3rd Thursday, 4-5 p.m. Contact Jim Blossey at 775-530-5119 and jimandpatb@embarqmail.com.

Seniors Assisting Seniors. Helps seniors with limited home needs & medical equipment. Hot line -702-9813149. Chris Rohrer at crohrer1956@icloud.com

Seniors with Warm Hear ts. Helps disadvantaged children and teens and other non-profit organizations. Contact K aren Nutto at 201-787-9391 and nutto_k@yahoo.com or Carol Hoyt at 702-371-7550 and 8hwhoyt8@gmail.com

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