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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Hello Neighbors,

Another year is upon us, and I sincerely hope you had a joyous and safe holiday season and ready for a fun filled 2023. Happy New Year!

I have been asked by many residents about the difference between the Aliante Master and us, and why we have to pay assessments to both. I have contacted Michael Breault, President of the Master, who I have worked with on several association matters. He has kindly provided me with the numbers that follow

The Aliante Master is comprised of 6,616 homes, of which, we represent about a third of the total (2,028). The Master consists of 13 sub associations with their own Boards and management companies, such as Sun City Aliante, and seven cost centers that do not have Boards and are managed by the Aliante Master Association management team. The Master contains approximately 1,905 acres and the landscaping is done by Gothic Landscaping at a cost of $1,343,000 per year This price covers the cost of maintaining 45 acres dedicated to 5 arroyos with children playgrounds, one natural arroyo and medians, as well as the streetscapes, which are defined as the landscape areas on the sides of the roads and include North Decatur Blvd., Aviary Way, Aliante Pkwy, Deer Springs Way (North and South), Elkhorn Road, and Grand Teton Drive.

The Master's 2023 budget for FirstService Residential is approximately $491,000 to manage the association. A total of $381,000 covers wages and benefits for the Community Manager, Assistant Manager, Compliance Coordinator and Lifestyle Coordinator Security is an important element in the Master's budget and the security company (Securitas) costs approximately $480,000 for 24 hour, 365 day security patrols.

The removal of grass is another project being undertaken by the Master as mandated to be done by 2026. The Master has used the funds they have accumulated over the last several years, which may have made an increase necessary prior to the 2023, to do the landscaping project. The net cost, after the water authority rebate, is $852,000 (which is the cost of removing nonfunctional grass, within 7 acres). The Master Association paid $707,604 for water between November 2021 and October 2022. The turf renovation is expected to save 16,571,500 gallons of water annually which should reduce the water bill by $64,000, while saving many gallons of water An additional requirement of the Master is to keep more than 4 miles of storm drains clean at a cost of $116,000 per year. Lastly $576,000 per year was transferred from the operating budget to the Master's reserve account to pay for reserve expenses.

As you can see, it costs the Master large sums of money to operate legally and efficiently, which is why every Aliante resident is required to pay our fair share. Sun City Aliante expenses are needed not only to comply with state and local laws but to run and maintain our outstanding recreation center and pay for the 19 employees who are necessary to provide the exceptional services we enjoy

I hope you now have a better idea why assessments are needed, and rising, to live in the Master Community of Aliante. My sincere thanks to Michael Breault for outlining the facts as they relate to the master Our combined assessments for the Master and Sun City Aliante remain a bargain for the services and enjoyment we receive each and every day

As always, stay safe and pass along a smile to those you meet daily Respecfully submitted,

Warren M. Geller

President, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors

BOD NOTICE

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

TIME

Wednesday, Januar y 11, 2022 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Februar y 8, 2023 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2023 10:00 a.m.

BOD EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE

Wednesday, Januar y 11, 2022 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Februar y 8, 2023 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2023 9:15 a.m.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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

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.

BOARD MESSAGE

MANAGING INFLATION

We are all seeing and feeling the impact of historic rising inflation over the past several months. Homeowners Associations (HOAs) across the country and locally are also feeling the pains of inflation. From the costs of goods to the costs of services and labor, budgets are

Sun City Aliante is no exception.

Recently, Community Associations Institute (CAI) conducted a survey of its members and asked what costs are rising in their communities. Not surprisingly, the percentage of responses indicating these areas impacted their association were as follows.

• Maintenance – 82%

• Insurance – 73%

• Landscaping – 66%

• Salaries – 45%

• Amenities – 31%

• Safety and Security – 29%

• Legal Expenses – 15%

• Other – 24%

There are many factors that have driven the rising costs of energy, goods and services. Some of the drivers of this rise include supply chain backups, labor shortages and salary increases. Here is how the above items are impacting our own Sun City Aliante HOA.

Maintenance

Our vendors have higher costs for materials and labor. This creates the need for them to raise their prices to us. We are seeing increased costs for supplies and maintenance of our community building, grounds and equipment, as well as increased costs for utilities such as water, electricity, gas, and internet.

Insurance

Our association is very fortunate that our required liability costs did not increase substantially for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. This is because our association has a strong fiscal position and a Board of Directors that ensures that our common spaces (i.e. community center and grounds) are well maintained.

Landscaping

The state of Nevada passed legislation requiring all non-functional grass to be removed and replaced with plants and desert landscaping. This has been a considerable project with significant expenses for removing the grass, purchasing plants and décor, and the labor to complete the above. Fortunately, we have a solid capital fund to help cover these expenses AND the Southern Nevada Water Authority is providing a substantial rebate for the removal of our grass.

Salaries

Our staff are of the finest and provide us with excellent customer service and dedication. Wages have increased in all industries from retail to manufacturing, to services, and beyond. We need to compete with salaries offered in other HOAs and other business sectors in order to retain our wonderful staff.

Amenities

Our other amenities include our swimming pool, spa, sauna and fitness room equipment. Costs for maintaining these amenities continue to increase.

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The members of the Sun City Aliante Board of Directors pictured (l-r) are Sonja Bankston-Cullen, Secretary; Mark Towers, Director; Nancy Prince, Treasurer; Warren Geller, President; Debbie Matthews, Director; Ed Ernest, Director; and Mark Smith, Vice President.

Nancy Prince

Safety and Security

The costs of maintaining the security system for our building have increased, along with the increase price of fuel for our patrol car and our community vehicle. Vehicle maintenance and upkeep have also increased.

Legal Expenses

We are fortunate that we have had very low costs to cover legal expenses so this area has not increased considerably

All of these expenses are supported by income from 3 sources:

• your Sun City Aliante HOA assessments;

• our Capital funds from the sale every home;

• interest earned on our CD investments.

Your Board strives to make sure that all homeowner members of the Association have an accurate understanding of the financial ramifications of maintaining our community assets. Our budget planning for Fiscal Year 2023 – 2024 will soon begin. We have to be careful how we handle our finances early on because we do not know what lies ahead with the economy We want to be as fiscally sound as possible while still maintaining the “WOW” factor of our community's appearance. The more planning we do, the better off we will all be. Good planning will enable us to forecast what our future needs might be as we strive to ease the impact of inflation on our homeowners.

I invite all homeowners to attend our Finance Advisory Committee (FAC) meetings, held on the last Wednesday of each month, and our monthly Board of Directors meetings, held on the second Tuesday of each month, as we plan for a fiscally strong future for Sun City Aliante.

Respectfully,

Nancy Prince,

Sun

Treasurer

City Aliante Board of Directors

ANNUAL MEETING

S U N C I T Y A L I A N T E C O M M U N I T Y ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING

Notice of Annual Meeting of Members

You are hereby given notice that the Annual Meeting of all members of the Sun City Aliante Community Association has been scheduled by the Board of Directors to be held as follows:

Date: May 10, 2023 (Wednesday)

Time: Call to Order at 8:00 a.m. (To be recessed for the purpose of counting ballots) Reconvene from Recess at 12:15 p.m.

Place: Sun City Aliante Community Center 7394 Aliante Parkway, N. Las Vegas, Nevada 89084

The purpose of this meeting will be to address such matters as may be properly brought before the meeting.

The Association's Board of Directors encourages your participation in the governance of your community association.

Please attend the Annual Members Meeting.

For the SCAL Board of Directors Damian Carrasco, General Manager

GENERAL MANAGER

Dear Residents:

I hope you enjoyed a very healthy and happy holiday season First, as we begin the new year, we have some important things happening in the near future that I would like to share. Then I would like to review some of our past year's accomplishments.

2023 Election and Annual Meeting

Now is your chance to get involved with our community I hope you will consider running as a candidate in the 2023 Election for the Sun City Aliante Board of Directors. We have three seats open for the upcoming election, and the elected officers will serve two-year terms. The election process is beginning this month.

A Candidate Interest Form and Disclosure Statement are included as an insert in this issue of The Breeze if you are interested in running for the Board. Please complete this form and turn it into the Front Desk no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2023 As a Board member, you will play an important leadership role in our dynamic community

I hope you will join us at the Annual Meeting of Sun City Aliante on Wednesday, May 10. The meeting will open at 8 a.m. and then recess to count the ballots for the 2023 Board Election. The annual meeting will reconvene at 12:15 p.m., when the election results will be announced at the Board of Directors meeting.

CAI Nominates Sun City Aliante for 2022 Awards

I am proud to announce that Sun City Aliante has once again been nominated by Community Associations Institute (CAI) as a candidate for the 2022 Southern Nevada Outstanding Large Association of the Year. This is the fifth consecutive year our community has been considered for this prestigious award (the equivalent of the “CAI Oscar”). Most recently, Sun City was nominated and won the award for 2018, 2019 and 2021. In 2020, we were nominated for the award.

In addition, our President of the Board of Directors Warren Geller has been nominated as the Board Member of the Year, and I have been nominated as the On-Site Manager of the Year. These nominations from CAI are a recognition of the success we have achieved as a team under the direction and vision of an exceptional Board of Directors.

During 2022, we achieved many landmark accomplishments, both large and small, which I would like to share with you.

1. Major Landscape Grass Conversion Project - At this writing, I am excited to tell you we expect to complete the conversion of decorative, nonfunctional grass in the common areas to desert landscaping in December 2022. Thanks to the dedication of the Board of Directors, Management, and the Property & Grounds Committee, we will realize many benefits from the conversion project, including a rebate of more than $20,815 from the Southern Nevada Water Authority and a water savings of approximately $6,500 annually

Some of the elements of the new design include three (3) soaring bird sculptures, 15 large planters with alluring plants, lighting installed to highlight the plants and planters and around the water feature, a dry river rock bed, colored glass rocks, and an array of attractive desert cacti, plants and trees. Also, lighting to multiple olive trees and the cacti along the front walls of the Community Center

2. Upgraded RecTrac Program – RecTrac is the main software program our Front Desk associates use to register residents for activities and events and to process payments for event tickets, fitness passes, and Breeze advertiser payments.

3. Investment Funds – Reinvested CDs with FirstService Financial which realized an increase of $56,000 in annual interest income.

4. Advertising and Printing – To offset increased printing costs for the Breeze, Breeze Editor Trish Williamson and Office Manger Lori Daniels evaluated and increased current advertising rates. As a result, we expect to gain a net revenue increase of $15,000 at the close of the fiscal year, which will offset printing costs and add even more revenue after that.

5. Special Events – Lifestyle Director Debbie Kent has outdone herself again with another amazing year of activities and events on and off-site, which were flawlessly executed by the awesome Front Desk Team. Highlights include excursions to the Nevada Atomic Test Site and Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach, trips to see the Vegas Golden Knights, Aces, Runnin' Rebels and Aviators sporting events, and numerous concerts and shows on and off The Strip.

6. Event Wall – Installed an Event Display Wall inside the Grand View Room to give residents the chance to view upcoming events and activities.

7. New Resident Welcome & Club Open House – Welcomed over 300 new residents to Sun City Aliante on May 19 and October 25. Residents had an opportunity to meet the Board of Directors and see the community amenities. Our 40+ amazing Clubs and Special Interest Groups were on hand to introduce them to various activities. Special thanks to the Communications and Lifestyle Committees for hosting these events.

8. Arts & Crafts Shows – Held this popular event on April 1-2 and November 4-5. Thanks to Elaine Goddard who oversaw all the details of these shows.

9. Advertiser's Meet & Greet - Held on April 21, this event hosted by Communications Committee and the Breeze Editor, Trish Williamson, gave residents a chance to meet Breeze advertisers face-to-face and win lots of prizes.

10. Front Entrance – Installed a handrail at the entrance to the Community Center and a bench inside the vestibule area for the convenience of residents waiting for a ride.

11. Pool Area – Installed new pool signage; replaced lap lane dividers; installed new pool area speakers and amplifier; and replaced the dehumidifier air duct.

12. Microshield 360 – For the third time, applied MicroShield, a chemical spray, to all touchpoints in the Community Center to prohibit viruses from adhering to surfaces.

13. Wi-Fi Equipment – Replaced the Wi-Fi equipment in Vista Room side of the Community Center

14. Parking Lot – Restriped parking lot spaces and repainted the red and yellow curbs.

15. Water Feature – Repainted water feature and waterfall walls.

16. Outdoor Signage – Installed new signage on the entrance wall to the Sun City Aliante community at Aliante Pkwy and Crested Cardinal. Installed new wiring to the signage at the Broadwing and Widewing entrances to the community.

17. Pickleball Gates – Installed gates at all the Pickleball courts.

18. Sidewalks – Worked with City of NLV on repairing and repaving sidewalks.

Thank you to all of the individuals who made all of these successes possible – our awesome Board of Directors, our Committee Members, and our many, many volunteers I especially want to thank our extraordinary team members who worked to enhance the lives of all of our residents the entire year

Wishing you a Healthy and Happy New Year, Damian Carrasco General Manager, Sun City Aliante

BOD ELECTION 2023

SUN CITY ALIANTE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2023

As a resident of Sun City Aliante, your voice and participation are i m p o r t a n t i n m a k i n g m a n y decisions that affect you and your community Now is your chance to get involved. Three seats will be open for the upcoming 2023 Board o f D i r e c t o r s e l e c t i o n , a n d t h e elected officers will serve two-year terms. This election process is beginning this month.

A Candidate Interest Form and Disclosure Statement are included in this issue of the THE BREEZE for those candidates interested in running for a seat on the Board.

Please complete both sides of this form and turn it in to the Front Desk no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2023. You may also pick up a copy of the form at the Front Desk.

The ballot counting for the Sun City Aliante Board of Directors election will take place at 7394 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, NV 89084 on Wednesday, May 10. The Annual Meeting of all members of the Sun City Aliante Community Association will be held at 8 a m on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, and 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 evening at the regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting.

If you have any questions regarding this process or wish to assist with counting the ballots, please send an email to lilandlar@aol.com.

Larry Rothstein Chair, SCAL Election Committee

MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY

New Sun City Aliante Residents

James & Donna Bingham

Juanita Edwards

Timothy & Regina Kelsven

Dora Campbell

Sharon Kong

Won & Young Keh

Iris Boon

Karen Davis

Antonio & Mildred Chua

Steven & Caroline Foster

NEW RESIDENTS MUST REGISTER AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICE

If you are a new resident or have moved to another home within the community, please contact Customer Service Coordinator Carol Garbarino to schedule a registration appointment. All new Sun City Aliante residents (homeowners and renters) are required to register with Carol Garbarino in the Customer Service Office at the Community Center At the same time, you can obtain a Membership Card which is required to access all activities in the Community Center You can contact Carol at 702-638-5023 or cgarbarino@suncityaliante.us

Thank you in Advance - The Compliance and Customer Service Office

COMMUNITY STANDARDS LIFESTYLE NEWS

Dear Residents, Welcome to 2023

Here's to an extraordinary year at Sun City Aliante! The year 2022 left us with some very special memories and we are looking forward to even more in 2023!

Gift of Time

The holidays taught us the greatest gift is the gift of time…Time that we can give to others and time we can give to ourselves. Spending time with your neighbors and friends at one of the many events at Sun City Aliante is truly heartwarming and fulfilling. Enrich your personal wealth by investing time in yourself with the many ways to stay engaged with this exciting community

The Community Center lifts spirits and tones the muscles, both physical and mental. Take the opportunity in 2023 to check out your amenities and the exciting happenings in your neighborhood.

Sun City Aliante is Popular with Many Las Vegas Venues

Those venues welcome your return, and they would be thrilled if you join us in world-class entertainment. The Westgate Las Vegas, The Smith Center, T-Mobile Arena, Allegiant Stadium, Sahara Las Vegas, and many more have opened their doors and rolled out the red carpet for Sun City Aliante. We have many wonderful events being planned for the new year and invite you to join us!

Here in Our Own Vista Room

January 6 starts the year off with our popular Music Bingo in the Vista Room, followed by the box office movies – The Good House and Ticket to Paradise!

Off-Site Events

UNLV has a winning Men's Basketball Team, and we are going to cheer them on at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, January 24.

February 1 takes us to The Smith Center for Moulin Rouge, (Orchestra seats at a reduced price), Vegas Golden Knights hockey on Sunday, February 12, and there will be a VIP tour of the Smith Center with lunch at Triple George in February, and fabulous box office movies – please stay tuned!

I hope you have relaxed and re-charged over the holidays and are ready to hit the ground running. With our excellent Lunch n' Learns, stellar fitness programs, Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Groups, and dynamic events, the Lifestyle Department is prepared to exceed your expectations this year!

Here's to the Future

As we embark on a new year, we are writing a new chapter in our lives. Each year just keeps getting better and better!

Thank you,

Debbie Kent Lifestyle Director

Hello Residents,

Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed the holiday festivities and are now looking forward to a brandnew year I must say, it is sad to see the effects of the C O V I D - 1 9 p a n d e m i c a r e s t i l l u p o n u s T h e repercussions in our health systems, economy, and society are devastating. As people try to cope with the impacts, such as the fear of the future, higher level of anxieties, and depression, it has led to the erosion of common decency and respect In the realm of customer service, abuse has reached new heights. Unfortunately, this is also felt in HOA communities, among management staff, residents, vendors, or neighbors against neighbors. Truly, all we can ask for is a modicum of kindness and empathy; this would be greatly appreciated.

Simple acts of doing what is right, good, and true go a long way. Start with picking up after your dog when you take a walk and do not allow your pet to urinate on someone's driveway or flowerpots. Also, be mindful if your pet is an incessant barker, and make sure your dog is on a leash when outside your home. Please, accept and respect the fact that the golf course does not belong to the association; therefore, we must abide by their rules. This means no roaming around and using it as a walk/hike trail; please respect the privacy of your fellow residents who abut the course. The golf course is not a dog park; please do not permit your pets to run amok. This is dangerous for you and your pets. These are reminders, and I hope you will take heed.

Please come by the office if you have questions about architectural designs, don't assume. If you have concerns about your neighbor's dog or a tree encroaching onto your property, talk to them first, have a respectful, cordial conversation. Be nice. Be neighborly. That will often resolve a problem.

If you have not already done so, come and meet Carol Garbarino, our Customer Service Coordinator, to register so that we have your contact information, and she can have the time to familiarize you about the community

We, at FirstService Residential, come to work diligently to produce good quality work. The day-to-day operations of the Community Center is no easy task; there are various moving factors to be attended to from administration to maintenance to customer service. And we are happy to do it because we each take pride in our work. We believe in servant leadership, and we love seeing you enjoy yourselves. All we ask is a little patience, a touch of kindness, and a smile. The Board entrusts us to deliver excellent work, and we strive to do this every day as best we can.

My hope is 2023 will be different. I would love to see more residents welcome each other and get to know the staff. We want to get to know you too, beyond the Hello and Goodbye.

We also want to stive to keep you well informed. To that end, we will include a copy of the Bulk Trash Pickup Schedule for 2023 in the January issue of The Breeze.

The Administrative Offices will be closed all day on January 16 in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday and reopen at 8 a.m. the following day The Community Center will be open regular hours on January 16, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you have any questions or need any clarifications, please contact me at 702638-5006 or at assistantmanager@suncityaliante.us.

Best wishes for an amazing 2023.

Nelenie Hernandez

Assistant Manager,

Director of Standards & Compliance

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR COUNCILMAN WARD 4 RICHARD CHERCIO

I want to devote my column to New Year's celebrations which are filled with traditions — from the kiss at midnight to the champagne toast to the making of resolutions. Check out these New Year's fun facts and ideas to start some new traditions as you ring in 2023.

• The earliest recorded festivities in honor of a new year's arrival date back some 4,000 years to ancient Babylon.

• Auld Lang Syne is a Scottish folk song made famous in America by Canadian bandleader Guy Lombardo in the late 1920s.

• Champagne production skyrocketed from 300,000 to 20 million bottles per year between 1800 and 1850, as the world started ordering more for ship christenings and New Year's celebrations.

• Kissing someone at midnight is said to come from the idea that doing so will prevent loneliness during the coming year and ward off evil spirits.

• Ancient Romans are credited with the kissing tradition because of their Saturnalia festival. It was a celebration honoring Saturn, the god of time.

• The island nation Kiribati in the Central Pacific is the first location to ring in the new year each year

• American Samoa is the second to last place to celebrate the new year behind Baker and Howland Islands, which are both uninhabited.

• The most common resolution people make is to get healthier. Each year, it is estimated that 80 percent of New Year's resolutions are abandoned by February

• Celebrating the first baby of the New Year has been a symbol of the holiday since around 600 B.C., starting in ancient Greece when an infant was paraded around in a basket in celebration of Dionysus, the god of fertility (and wine). The baby represents a rebirth.

• About 1 million people gather in New York City's Times Square to watch the ball drop. The Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop came about because of a ban on fireworks. The first ball in 1907 was 700 pounds and was lit with 100 25-watt lights. The current ball puts the old one to shame. Today, it is covered in 2,688 crystals, is lit by 32,000 LED lights, weighs 11,875 pounds and is 12 feet in diameter.

Food - There are so many food traditions that people eat on New Year's Day, each region and country having some of their own unique traditions.

• Eating black-eyed peas is a southern tradition said to bring economic prosperity in the coming year.

• Find a way to include a round food (think donuts, bagels…) into your New Year's meal. The shape symbolizes that the year has come full circle.

• In Spain, the tradition is to eat 12 grapes to bring you good luck. Eat one for each month.

• Lobster and chicken are both considered bad luck foods. According to superstition, it's because of a lobster's ability to move backward and a chicken's ability to scratch itself backward.

Wishing you an awesome New Year filled with happiness and good health!

Trish Williamson Editor, The Breeze

(Source: https://www.signupgenius.com/groups/fun-new-years-triviaquestions.cfm. Posted by Michelle Boudin- reporter for WCNC TV and a freelance writer.)

I am happy to share that our City of North Las Vegas 3rd Annual Paws In The Park event held at A l i a n t e N a t u r e D i s c o v e r y P a r k w a s a n overwhelming success due in large part to the generosity of our fabulous event partners. A BIG thank you to all that attended and to our wonderful partners: Hearts Alive Village Animal C l i n i c w h o o ff e r e d v a c c i n a t i o n s a n d microchipping; the North Las Vegas Police Department who offered pet licensing; and our other partners such as Bob's Market, NV Energy, and the Tail Waggers Club.

Next, I am thrilled to report that the City of North Las Vegas and NDOT recently celebrated the opening of the second of four flyovers at the I15/215 interchange. As many of you know, we have been working to put in the necessary infrastructure to accommodate the growth of manufacturing companies, fulfillment centers and industrial parks, not to mention key resident services such as the Helios Medical Campus.

I n o t h e r n e w s , o u r F i r e D e p a r t m e n t ' s Yo u Tu b e s e r i e s f o l l o w i n g t h e F i r e R e c r u i t A c a d e m y C l a s s 2 2 - 0 2 h a s officially been picked up by the s t r e a m i n g F i r s t R e s p o n d e r N e t w o r k ! R e c r u i t s h a v e t o complete an intense 20-week academy that includes 120 hours of emergency medical service (EMS) training and introduces them to the skills of firefighting, hazardous materials training, vehicle extrication, leadership, c u s t o m e r s e r v i c e a n d community engagement This e d u c a t i o n a l s e r i e s g i v e s potential candidates an honest, inside look at what it takes to be a North Las Vegas Firefighter and help attract serious recruits.

To watch the series, check out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0VaCBfS2POWNS5467o4A3A.

Finally, I would like to welcome BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse to what is quickly becoming known as "Restaurant Row" in North Las Vegas. Located in the heart of the City on Craig Road near the Cannery Hotel and Casino and the I-15, it is a welcome addition offering all of us another sit-down restaurant option. With the holidays upon us, it is the perfect place to gather and celebrate with your friends and family The new BJ's Restaurant and Brewery is located at 985 E. Craig Rd. North Las Vegas, NV 89030, 725-433-3100.

As 2022 wraps up, I want to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a happy and healthy New Year! It has been wonderful during this season of giving to be able to connect with so many friends and neighbors, both new and old.

And remember: Keep your dogs and pets safe during this cold winter season and follow our Ordinance No. 3053, which requires animals to be properly sheltered and cared for while being kept outdoors.

Respectfully, Richard Cherchio Ward 4 Councilman

Councilman Cherchio (far left) joins City of N o r t h L a s Ve g a s l e a d e r s h i p , a r e a businesses and NDOT Director Kristina Swallow at the finish line for the latest I15/215 interchange flyover

COMMITTEES NEIGHBORHOOD

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MONTHLY BULLETIN:

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

For years, Neighborhood Watch has made the suggestion to residents to turn on their outdoor lights and leave them on all night long, both garage and front porch lights. Some of our streets are very dark at night. The reason we ask is due to the potential for vandalism of cars, homes and our mailboxes. Some night after the sun has gone down, step outside and look up and down your street and see how dark it is.

To help protect your mail, be sure to take your mail out of the mailbox every day and as soon as the mail has been delivered. Also, do not put outgoing mail in the mailbox. Take it to the post office for delivery A potential thief is looking for gift cards, checks (and some residents still mail cash).

If your car or truck sits outside, be sure to take everything out of your vehicle. Do not leave the garage door opener or registration papers in the vehicle. If the vehicle has an alarm, use it.

Remember, burglars and snakes crawl at night. Let us all turn on the front porch and garage carriage lights and make our community glow at night.

Our next monthly Neighborhood Watch meeting will be held on January 19, 2023 at 4 p.m. in the Social Hall of the Community Center All residents are welcome.

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

Be safe. If you see something, say something!

PATROL COMMITTEE

Solicitors

Patrol volunteers handle various calls for service from residents about solicitors at their door. To clarify the issue, any solicitor, as defined in section 5.48.020 of the City of North Las Vegas code, must first obtain a permit and license in compliance with the City Code. A solicitor is someone taking orders for goods, wares, or merchandise for future delivery

The application process is very detailed and includes information about the solicitor and the company they represent. Upon your request, the solicitor must show you a valid permit and license obtained from the City of North Las Vegas. If a solicitor does not show a current permit or license, they are in violation of the city code. As a resident, you have the right to contact the police and report a solicitor who does not show you the correct documentation. The police, responding to a call for service can locate the solicitor and demand further proof of a license and other information from the application process.

What is JDLR?

On another matter, use the acronym JDLR when you see or hear a suspicious circumstance. JDLR refers to “Just doesn't look right.” Use your judgement on the severity of what you see or hear and notify Patrol, or the North Las Vegas Police at 702-633-9111 or 311. If you do not report it, the police do not know about it.

For information regarding the Sun City Aliante Patrol, contact the Patrol Chairman Phil Zanello at zp9@aol.com or 702-460-9582

[A R C H I T E C T U R A L R E V I E W CO M M I T T E E

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. Lynda Towers at lynda1229@msn.com

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

Meets four th Tuesday, 4:00 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

Larr y Rothstein at lilandlar@aol.com

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

Meets last Wednesday, 3:15 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. Phil Zanello at zp9@aol.com

P R O P E R T Y A N D G R O U N D S CO M M I T T E E Meets third Thursday, 1 p.m. Wayne Edger ton at wynedge@gmail.com

OPEN POSITIONS ON SUN CITY ALIANTE COMMITTEES

The Communications Committee has two open positions for homeowners on its committee.

The Finance Committee has two open p o s i t i o n s f o r h o m e o w n e r s o n i t s committee.

Finance Committee - Ensures the Association's finances and budgets are secure, and the Association is in compliance with state and federal laws.

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.

Your Neighborhood Watch Block Captains

GAIN PEACE OF MIND- CONSIDER YOUR OPTIONS

BEFORE YOUR LOVED ONE PASSES

Thursday, Januar y 12, 11 a.m.

No one wants to think about their death but planning ahead is a caring act that can reduce stress for your grieving loved ones. Join Suzanne Moody, a representative from The Neptune Society for an informative presentation. She will discuss the following and more:

• The costs associated with burial, burial at sea or cremation

• What to do if a loved one passes away on a cruise, vacation or out of the county

• Compassionate services for immediate needs

• Notifying and filing with all of the necessary agencies

• Social Security/Veterans benefits assistance

There will be brief Q & A session. Preparing your final arrangements in advance is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your family Learn why it is so important.

Please register at the Front Desk by January 10.

FREE ESTATE PLAN & TRUST WORKSHOP

M

onday,

Januar y 16, 11 a.m.

Life is unpredictable; it is vital to have the proper legal documents in place prior to unforeseen events. Often people think an estate plan is only for rich people! This is not true. Anyone who owns a home, condominium, or mobile estate needs a trust.

At TrustMasters we have simplified the process of preparing an estate plan and trust, saving you time and money Unlike other expensive estate planning law firms or trust attorneys that charge by the hour, our firm offers affordable flat-fee pricing for trust packages.

Attend this free event and learn:

• Why Nevada Trusts are ranked #1 out of 50 States!

• Why having just a Will, sends your family to Probate Court!

• Why you need a Trust if you own a home!

• Medicaid Estate Recovery (MER) what every family needs to know!

• Protect your home from lawsuits & creditors for only $136!

• POA's, Trust Certifications, Final Dispositions, & more…

• How to get a senior seminar discount of $400-$700!

• Informative & entertaining program with free gifts and prizes!

Please register at the Front Desk by January 14.

SNACK ‘N’ LEARN

WHY EVERY SENIOR NEEDS A LONG -TERM

HEALTH CARE PLAN

Wednesday, Januar y 18, 10 a m

Tom Hegan, the author of "Don't Worry, Retire Happy!" says, “You must have a plan for Long-Term Care." It is one of the greatest risks seniors face during their retirement years.

Join Ron Walton, a retired Healthcare Administrator who has provided care for thousands of seniors during his 35 years, running Skilled Nursing, Rehab and Assisted Living Facilities.

He will share his first-hand experience of the financial and health risks of not having a plan. He will also discuss the many options currently available for access to the extended care you desire and at prices you can afford.

Do not limit your options by not having a plan. No one believes they will need Long-Term Care (LTC) in the future but 52 percent of people over 65 will need some type of LTC services in their lifetime. The risk for women is even higher at 58 percent. The current cost for LTC in Las Vegas is between $3,800 to $11,165 a month. It you fail to plan; you plan to fail.

Please register at the Front Desk by January 16.

SNACK ‘N’ LEARN–ICE CREAM SOCIAL

SOLAR ENERGY FORUM – GET THE FACTS ON HOW YOU CAN SAVE MONEY

Thursday, Januar y 19, 7

p.m.

Until now, people in Nevada have never had a choice regarding where or how they purchased electricity; now they do.

Did you know most anyone can get solar with no money down, and pay less than they are paying NV Energy?

Join Jay Wilson at 7 p.m. on January 19 and find out from an expert whether solar might be a good fit for you. Having solar will give you control of your electricity costs and protect you from the rising rates of the utility You know exactly what you will be paying for years to come!

This informative seminar will include information about the following:

• How solar works here in Nevada

• What it takes to qualify

• Common myths about solar

• Things to watch out for

• Timelines and Expectations

We want to make this seminar informative and primarily an open forum for discussion and questions. Since 2020, California has required all new homes to be equipped with a solar system. That trend is moving nationwide and will likely be in Nevada soon. Come join us; so, you can understand why renewable energy is so important for generations to come!

Please register at the Front Desk by January 17.

STOP BREAK-INS BEFORE THEY HAPPEN! THEY GUARANTEE IT!

Friday, Januar y 20, 11 a m

If the safety and security in your home are important to you, please join James Kerr, of Boss Security Screens on January 20 to learn about his NoBreak-In-Guarantee products.

He offers security front doors, back doors, sliding glass and French doors, custom and security windows and even Doggie Doors – designed and engineered to prevent burglaries and intrusions. Plus, these screens reduce solar energy by about 65% and save on A/C costs.

His company is on a mission to make security screens more affordable. To this end, he sells quality screens at Factory Direct Prices, offers financing with zero down and no interest for 12 months and his company is rated A+ with the Better Business Bureau.

Please register at the Front Desk by January 18.

WE CARE FOR YOUR ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN YOUR HOME!

Monday, Januar y 23, 11 a.m.

Are you aware of how of the importance of electrical safety? Do you want to do any electrical upgrades? Learn about the electrical dangers in your home while you learn about the upgrades you can make.

Join Sigma representatives on January 23 for valuable information on the following topics:

• How important it is to get your home inspected for electrical safety

• Watch out for overloaded outlets to protect your home

• Luxury lights (indoors & outdoors)

• Outdoor Kitchen, jacuzzi, patio fans and heater hook ups

• The Importance of having your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors working appropriately

• Why it is important to have an emergency call switch in your home

• Protect your home and community from break-ins by installing a ring camera system

• The safety importance of outdoor lighting and more!

Please register at the Front Desk by January 21.

SNACK ‘N’ LEARN

UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA

Tuesday, Januar y 24, 10 a.m.

Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. Learn about the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, the stages, risk factors, and more.

Even the thought of developing Dementia or Alzheimer's invokes fear in most people. Remember, it is normal for our brains to change as we age. This may mean sometimes forgetting things, taking longer to process information, or having trouble with multitasking. These changes typically do not affect our ability to do daily activities independently It is important to recognize the normal signs of aging vs. the onset of a serious condition.

Join representatives of the Alzheimer's Association for an informative presentation on January 24 and learn the difference between the two conditions and what you can do to slow down the aging process. Please register at the Front Desk by January 22.

LEARN ABOUT ENCOMPASS CARE – A LEADER IN INNOVATIONS FOR BETTER REHABILITATION CARE

Wednesday, Januar y 25, 11 a.m.

If you are hospitalized because of an illness or injury, the right rehabilitation program can make all the difference in how quickly you return to normal life It is vital to understand the advantages of choosing an acute rehabilitation hospital, like Encompass Care, versus other post-acute facilities such as nursing homes, rehabilitation centers or assisted living centers. You have the right to choose the best rehabilitative care to help you transition to a full recovery

Join Mario Serpas of Encompass Health to learn about their specialized medical care, therapeutic services, advanced technologies, and innovative solutions that will put you on the road to a speedy recovery.

Encompass Health is a leading provider of rehabilitation after stroke, amputation and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions. Learn how they can assist you or your loved ones with a speedy recovery. Please register at the Front Desk by January 23.

BLOOD CLOTS – SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Thursday, Januar y 26, 11 a.m.

How do you know when you have a blood clot? What symptoms would suggest a stroke? What can you do to prevent complications from a blood clot?

Symptoms of a blood clot in the venous system can include swelling of the affected area, warmth, redness, and pain. Venous blood clots occur most commonly in the arms and legs. Sudden weakness or numbness in the face, loss of vision or slurring speech may suggest the onset of a stroke.

Join Dr Osman Tahir of Centennial Hills Hospital to learn more about the signs and symptoms for DVT(Deep Vein Thrombosis) and PE(Pulmonary Embolism), and Stroke, factors that increase developing them and how to treat them.

Please register at the Front Desk by January 24.

LUMINA – DISCOVER AN EXCITING NEW LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE IN MEDICAL CARE AND PROGRAMMING FOR SENIORS

Friday, Januar y 27, 11 a.m.

Come and learn about Lumina Las Vegas, an exciting, groundbreaking community designed with memory care in mind. Discover how Lumina is changing the way senior living communities should be – setting new standards and best practices for senior housing. Find out what sets Lumina apart, including:

• Interactive dinner with families

• Intergenerational programs with grandchildren

• P e r s o n a l i z e d s e r v i c e , e n g a g i n g p r o g r a m s a n d b e s t - i n - c l a s s amenities

• Exceptional hospitality services, enriching resident programs and utilizing smart technologies

Please register at the Front Desk by January 25.

STATE OF THE MARKETS: 2022 FINANCIAL YEAR IN REVIEW & 2023 OUTLOOK

Tuesday, Januar y 31, 11 a.m.

Join us as we review 2022 investment markets, discuss forecasts for 2023, and our top ideas for navigating volatile markets. This workshop is presented by Adam Goodman RICP®, WMCP®, LACP® of Goodman Lifetime Wealth Strategies, a Retirement Planning & Investment Advisory firm. Lunch will be served following the presentation. Please register at the Front Desk by January 27. Investment advisory services offered through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC (BCM), a registered investment advisor BCM and Goodman Lifetime Wealth Strategies are independent of each other

YOU DON'T HAVE TO LIVE WITH CHRONIC BACK PAIN

M onday, Februar y 6, 11 a.m.

At least 80 percent of Americans will experience back pain at least once in their life. However, many people suffer needlessly without knowing they can get relief and where to seek help.

J o i n D r M i k e R a n t a s s i , J r P T, D P T, M O T, M T C , p h y s i c a l a n d occupational therapist and owner of Advanced Manual Therapy Institute, to learn how back pain affects thousands of people. He will talk specifically about chronic back pain that persists indefinitely, but escapes diagnosis. What makes this unexplained pain last for years, and what is the best way to treat it? Please register at the Front Desk by February 4.

Please join us in the Vista Room from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for award-winning lms.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

THE GOOD HOUSE

Friday, January 13 6 p.m. FREE / Residents ($5 per guest)

Based on the novel, The Good House, the story follows the life of a wry New England realtor Hildy Good and a descendant of the Salem witch trials. Her life begins to unravel when she rekindles a romance with her old high-school flame. The film stars Sigourney Weaver, Kevin Kline and Morena Baccarin It is rated R (Comedy, Drama) and runs 1 hour, 44 minutes.

TICKET TO PARADISE

Wednesday, January 18

6 p.m. FREE / Residents ($5 per guest)

A divorced couple teams up and travels to Bali to stop their daughter from making the same mistake they think they made 25 years ago. The film stars George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Sean Lynch. It is rated PG-13 (Comedy, Romance) and runs 1 hour, 44 minutes.

ICC MEETING - VISTA ROOM – DECEMBER 2, 2022

GEORGE STRAIT – T-MOBILE ARENA – DECEMBER 3, 2022

TRAVIS CLOER – ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB - DECEMBER 11, 2022

CHINESE NEW YEAR - YEAR OF THE RABBIT

Chinese New Year 2023 is a Year of the Rabbit, more specifically, Water Rabbit, starting from January 22, 2023, and lasting until February 9, 2024. Recent/upcoming years of the Rabbit are 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, and 2035.

If you were born in one of the years, then you are a Rabbit.

The Rabbit is the fourth of all zodiac animals. Legend has it the Rabbit was proud arrogant even of its speed He was neighbors with Ox and always made fun of how slow Ox was. One day, the Jade Emperor said the zodiac order would be decided by the order in which the animals arrived at his party Rabbit set off at daybreak. But when he got there, no other animals were in sight. Thinking that he would obviously be first, he went off to the side and napped. However, when he woke up, three other animals had already arrived. One of them was the Ox he had always looked down upon.

Rabbits are earnest with everything they do; they just ask that others treat them the same way. In Chinese culture, rabbits represent the moon. Some say it is because the shadows of the moon resemble a rabbit. Others say it is because of the rabbit's pure characteristics.

Personality and Characteristics

To outsiders, the Rabbit's kindness may make them seem soft and weak. In truth, the Rabbit's quiet personality hides their confidence and strength. They are steadily moving towards their goal, no matter what negativity the others give them.

With their good reasoning skills and attention to detail, they make great scholars. They are socializers with an attractive aura. However, they find it hard to open up to others and often turn to escapism. A plain and routine life is not their style. Though conservative and careful in their actions, they need surprises every so often to spice things up.

Men born in the Rabbit year are extraordinarily polite and do whatever they can to avoid conflicts. They have control over themselves and are sometimes conservative. They may seem to be a yes-man, but they have a bottom line that they will not cross. These men like organizing and decorating, and often help their wives with chores. But that does not mean they actually like being responsible for the home. Though a great friend, they do not like becoming too close to someone.

Women born in the Rabbit year love being social. They are thoughtful and treat everyone politely They are very conscious of their public image and hate violence and arguments. In love, they are very extreme. There is a clear difference between who they love and who they do not. And they rarely pass that line. But if t h e y l o v e s o m e o n e , t h e y w i l l p u t everything into the relationship. But the deeper they go, the more hurt they can get. These Rabbits are more insecure than other zodiacs and need to be reassured often.

(Source https://www chinahighlights com/travel g u i d e / f e s t i v a l s / w h e n - c h i n e s e - n e wyear.htm and www.chinesenewyear.net)

ALIANTE CLASSY CHEFS

FORGET-ME -KNOTS

The Classy Chefs held their Holiday meeting on December 6. Once again, Cathy Pierce and crew did a fantastic job of setting a holiday decorated table. Hjordy Wagner brought ham balls; Bill James made sweet potatoes; Amy Redd made a broccoli & rice casserole; Kathy Terry made cranberry & brie bites; Phyllis Minster made a strudel; and Sylvia Ross brought decorated cookies. They also celebrated the season with a blind gift exchange. Delightful!

The January meeting of Classy Chefs will be held Tuesday, January 10 at 9:30 in the Vista Room. Please note the date change. The club usually meets the first Tuesday of the month, but for January, it has been pushed back a week to allow more time to get home and recover from the New Year For club information, call Sylvia Ross at (714)313-4046 or email at sylviaross1954@icloud.com.

BOOK CLUB

The Book Club selection for January is The Color of Air, by Gail Tsukiyama. Join us for a discussion at the Community Center at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2023. 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.

CERAMICS CLUB

Winter is here and the Ceramics Club hopes you enjoyed a safe and healthy holiday season. The club recently had their election of officers for the new year They are pleased to announce them as follows: Marla Chaffin, president; Lynne Hartig, vice president; Pat Wunder, secretary and Carol Porter, treasurer They, along with the rest of the members, invite you to stop in and see what the ceramics club has to offer If you are looking to try a new craft or create a fun new piece, come in and join them. They have many items on their shelves ready for you to add your personal touches and create a keepsake you can use in the future or possibly give as a gift.

They hope to see some new faces join them as well as more of their current members. New members are always welcome, and they have teachers ready to help you if needed. For any questions or more information regarding the club, contact Marla Chaffin at 503-975-5249 or Lynne Hartig at 702-885-5011.

This month the Forget-Me-Knots added a new charity They gave 20 lap blankets and 50 hats to Help USA. The organization houses homeless Veterans, trying to get them off the streets and back on their feet.

They also gave 20 lap blankets to the Fisher House. This organization provides housing to Veteran families while they are in the VA Hospital.

The club members have been very active this year and have also given twice to the Foster Children of Clark County. In addition, they also gave two full bags of donations to the Neonatal Unit at Mountain View Hospital

The Forget-Me-Knots focus on knitting, crocheting, needlework, and jewelry making. They are willing to teach anyone who would like to join their group and learn how to knit or crochet. They have most of the supplies you will need to get started.

The Forget-Me-Knots meet every Monday from 1 to 4 p.m. Come join them! For more information, contact Collette Stickney at 702-399-2647.

POKER CLUB POKER CLUB

Join the club each week to play Texas Hold'em. It is a lot of fun, and you will meet other players. You can also try your skill and luck at these weekly poker games:

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Wednesday at 4 p.m. - Limit Texas Hold'em with $0.50/$1 and $0.20/$0.40 stakes.

Ÿ Wednesday at 7 p.m. - No Limit Texas Hold'em tournament with $10 buy-in.

Ÿ Friday at 4 p.m. - Limit Texas Hold'em with $0.50/$1 stakes.

TEXAS HOLD'EM TOURNAMENT

Also join the club at their next Quarterly No Limit Texas Hold'em Tournament on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 11 a.m. The buy in is $25. Advance reservations are requested; however, walk-ins are a c c e p t e d F o r i n f o r m a t i o n , p l e a s e c o n t a c t V i c k y I n g e r t s o n a t pokerpres@gmail.com or Dan Schaller at danielgschaller@gmail.com.

Holly Claghorn instructing Bette-Jo McCourt in a foam demonstration.

A fun time for good friends.

PICKLEBALL CLUB

To celebrate the end of another year, the Pickleball Club collected $700 in donations to support the local charity and non-profit organization, “Goodie Two Shoes.”

The Goodie Two Shoes Foundation, a Las Vegas-based 501c3 charitable organization, uses a mobile 48' custom shoe-store-on-wheels to meet and provide shoes and socks for 10,000 at-risk Southern Nevada children annually The children get to select their shoes and volunteers make sure the shoes fit properly and are “just like the ones their friends at school are wearing.” Thank you to all who donated.

Although residents do not have to join the Pickleball Club, we look forward to sharing the love of our sport by providing free lessons to anyone. If you are interested in learning more about pickleball, “The fastest growing sport in the United States,” see page 46 of this issue of the magazine for details.

STEPPERS

SENIORS WITH WARM HEARTS

Happy New Year from the Steppers! Thank you for your support in 2022. We look forward to many more opportunities in 2023.

SUN CITY ALIANTE SONGSTERS

Happy New Year from the Sun City Aliante Songsters, a group of 40 talented singers and musicians from our community The Songsters are so happy to be singing once again! In December 2022, they performed for the Christmas Tree Lighting, and held two sold out concert performances for “A Joyful Night.” The Songsters performed the holiday concert, directed by Holly Strasser, on Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10. The Aliante Treble Makers (ATM's), an acapella group of seven Songsters, performed three songs during the concert. Just4 acapella quartet, another subgroup of the Songsters, performed two songs, and sang the introduction to two other songs. The concert was a huge success! Thank you to everyone for your continued support.

The Songsters will practice and learn new songs for the upcoming Spring concert “The Music in My Life.” There is still time to join the Songsters! Rehearsals begin on Thursday, January 12, 2023, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Vista Hall at the Community Center Photographs of the Songsters December 2022 holiday concert will be included in the February 2023 Breeze.

d prosperous New Year They would also like to extend their sincere thanks and gratitude for the outpouring of generosity for the donations they received from the members of the community during their 2022 Season of Giving. For the Project 150 Thanksgiving Meal Program, they raised over $1,005.00 from the community

Additional monies and gift cards received for Christmas will be reported in next month's article. They were also thrilled they were able to supply many of the wish list items to the children and moms at SAFE House, as well as gift cards to assist them as they start to rebuild their lives. In addition, they were able to donate gift cards and necessity items to support Street Teens. Last but not least, Serving Our Kids was truly appreciative for the donations to help in their support of providing elementary school children in need with weekend food bags.

This month they will continue to volunteer at the Serving Our Kids bagging event as well as coordinating future activities in conjunction with some of these charities and possible new ones. To coincide with these efforts, the club will have a meeting to brainstorm for different activities that the club can conduct this year This meeting is open to all members and will be on Tuesday, January 10 at 4 p.m. in the Activity Room.

For more information about the organizations, they support or about joining our group, contact Carol Hoyt at 702-647-1289 or Karen Nutto at 201-7879391.

Save the date! Mark your calendars now for the Songsters Spring Concert to be held on Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22, 2023.

If you are interested in joining the Songsters, or have any question, please call, or text Director Lorraine Zanello (702) 460-9583 or email at Lcompozr@aol.com.

TECHNOLOGY CLUB

Thank you for attending the Technology Club presentations in 2022. We hope you enjoyed the topics covering Smart Watches, Backup, Genealogy and others.

We have an interesting schedule for the first half of 2023 beginning in February.

• January 5, 2023 – Dark- no presentation

• February 2, 2023 – Consumer Electronics Show

• March 2, 2023 – Metaverse & Oculus Quest 2 Headset

• April 6, 2023- iPhone & Android Phone Tips

• May 4, 2023 – Home internet Options

• June 1, 2023 – Experiencing YouTube TV Streaming

Please join us for the next Technology Club meeting on Thursday, February 2, 2023.

VETERAN'S AUXILIARY

VETERAN'S CLUB

Happy New Year Everyone,

I hope your holidays were happy and joyful and spent with family and friends. It still amazes me how fast the time passes and then it is another New Year

Looking toward the new year, our meeting in January will be Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the Vista Room. We will have a guest speaker, Andreia Kelley, the coordinator for many programs that assist the airmen and their families at Nellis/Creech. You may have seen her at the Spaghetti Dinner. Andreia and her husband were in charge of the ROTC group that helped us out throughout the evening. What a wonderful group of young men and women! Also, during the meeting, we will be looking at scheduled events for the year Everyone's input is important so please come and join us.

If you are interested in purchasing a brick for a loved one to be placed in the Veterans Monument or donating to the Adopt-A-Flag Program, contact Sy Nielson at 702-234-9183.

The Veterans Auxiliary's November 15 meeting featured Gerson Pedrozo as a guest speaker. Gerson is the Director of Social Services at Help USA transitional housing for veterans at the Genesis/Renaissance apartments in Las Vegas. He spoke of a difficult time in his life when he became homeless. His empathy for people in this position helps account for his passion in his job. He was very well received by the membership. Help USA is one of the Auxiliary service project beneficiaries.

The Auxiliary, along with the Veterans Club of Sun City Aliante, held the annual Spaghetti Dinner on November 12. Due to the pandemic, it was the first Spaghetti Dinner since 2019. There was a great turnout by residents, a n d i t

Please come and join us in planning for the new year at our meeting on January 17.

Happy New Year, Pat Goeppinger

Acting Chair, Veterans Club of SCAL onehappygrandma@cox.net, 702-308-3489

Everyone had a great time at the spaghetti dinner.

was a busy evening in the Vista Room. They were able to get Nellis volunteers in the form of JROTC teens and an active-duty husband, garnered by Andreia Kelley (Nellis/Creech Spouses Club and Deployed Love). Thanks to all who volunteered and to those who purchased tickets!

The Auxiliary delivered lap blankets to VA patients immediately following their meeting on December 13. Future activities include a tour of the Genesis transitional apartments (Help USA) and members are again planning a February “Painting with Vivian” event.

The Veterans Auxiliary regular meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. in the Vista Room. The January meeting will be held Tuesday, January 17. They welcome all who are interested in helping support our veterans and active military. 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.

Centennial High ROTC volunteered at the Spaghetti dinner

CHARTERED CLUBS

C har 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 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.

Af ternoon 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. in the SCAL Kitchen contact Sylvia Ross at 714-313-4046 and sylviaross1954@icloud.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.

Ar t Club Meets Tuesdays at 10:00 a m

Hand Knee and Foot. Meets Thursdays from 1- 4 p.m. Contact Terri Petrie at 630-333-7095 and terripetrie@terripetrie com or Mar y Kaufman at 702-308-4018.

Mahjong. Meets Mondays from 1 - 4 p.m. Contact Judy Tobor at 818-857-8948 and judytobor travel@gmail.com

Mexican Train Dominoes. Meets Fridays at 1:00 p m. Contact Alanna Tiehes 951-313-1349 and and tiehes1991@gmail com Carol Jones at 661-466-3478 and carolannejones1956@gmail com

Technology Club. Meets the first Thursday at 6:30 p m. in the Vista Ballroom Contact Wayne Headrick at 725-227-3441 and and wayne.headrick@gmail.com.

Tennis. Meets daily for Open Play. Star t time is 8 a.m. Contact Larr y Rothstein at 760-831-5532 and lilandlar@aol.com

M-S. The Weather may affect star t times

Ukulele Strummers. Meets Sundays at Noon a – 2:30 p.m. Contact Kevin Smith at 916-847-7422 and KHSNLV@gmail.com.

to 2 p.m.

Contact Karen Franklin at 702-633-4833 and jlfra100@juno.com or Peggy Totino at 702-217-5973 or ptotino2@gmail com

Book Club. Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:45 p m. Contact Jeannette Smith at 702-649-2468. For book selections, visit www.scaliante.com

Bunco. Meets the 2nd Thursday from 5:30-8:45 p m. Contact Cathy Pierce at 209-595-0833 and cnitro3@fire2wire com or Robin Sharp at 303-641-2107 and dalerobin2@aol com

Ceramics. Meets Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a m -2 p m. Contact at 503-975-5249 and or Lynne Marla Chaffin jewelr ygirlmarla@gmail com Har tig at 702-885-5011.

Chicago Scoring Bridge. Meets ever y Thursday at 6:00 p m. Contact Mar y Jane and Charles D'Agati at 201-321-1691 or mjdagati@aol.com.

Cornhole. Meets Tuesdays at 11a m Contact Rebecca Anderson at 702-271-1014 and rsa2373@gmail.com

Club DIAL (Dance in a Line). Saturdays - Beginners – 10-10:30 a.m.; Advanced 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays – Intermediates 6 –7 p.m.; Wednesdays – Practice – 6 – 7 p.m. Contact Mar yann Gorsk i at 702-642-3212 and mtg815@cox.net.

Pan. Meets on Mondays at 5:45-8:45 p m. and Fridays at 12:00 – 3:00 p m. For more information contact Renée Snodgrass at 818-807-3369 or 702-458-0013 or reneesnodgrass@cox net

Paper Craf ting. Meets Mondays at 1-4 p.m. Contact Denise Simon at 914-907-6899 simond2571@gmail.com.

Pickleball. Club days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings star ting Spring/Summer at 7 a m. – Fall/Winter at 8 a m Beginner Pickleball Classes are held on Mondays and Tuesdays at 6:00 p m. Contact Sarah Smith at 702-635-4629 and jcsasmith1375@cox net

Pinochle. Meets Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and ever y Sunday from 4:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Contact Renee Swanson at 702-773-2283 and reneedswanson@hotmail com

Poker. Meets Wednesdays and Fridays at 4:15 p m. Contact Vicky Inger tson at 951-219-9549 and pokerpres@gmail com Dan Schaller at 520-233-4222 and danielgschaller@gmail com .

Silver Needles and Threads. Quilting. Meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a m. - 11 a m. Contact Connie Munson at 612-810-9439 and conmun45@gmail com Solos. Social Group for Singles. Social group for singles. Contact Jane Meisch at 254-702-1936 & jtmeisch.com or Jo Cox at 702-646-3467 and xnnaj@aol.com

Veterans of Sun City. Meets the 3rd Tuesday at 6 p m Contact Pat Goeppinger at 702-308-3489 and onehappygrandma@cox net

The Veterans Auxiliar y of Sun City Meets the 3rd Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Vista Room. Contact Co - Chair Hjordy Wagner at 715-529-9728 and hwiz wag@gmail.com or Julie Tomlin at 208320-8115.

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

Aliante Fil-Am Interest Group. Social group for fun & enter tainment. Contact Mel Coloma at 702-556-4622 or Epi Coloma at 571-228-0390 Ana Marie K ilroy at 702-482-3034. and anak ilroy@gmail.com

Aloha Hawaii. For future events contact Ken “Pineapple” Kapono at 951-214-9840 and pinegerri@yahoo.com.

Bowling. Meets Thursdays at noon at Sunset Station Bowling Center. Contact Ray Wong at 702-6469664 and coach9664@yahoo.com

Havarah. Meets to socialize and celebrate Jewish holidays as well as special bir thdays. O ther activities, such as game nights, have been scheduled. We are always open to suggestions. Contact Mady Shapiro at 702-399-5347 and shapiromr@yahoo.com or scahavarah@gmail.com.

Ladies’ Golf. Meets Thursdays at Aliante Golf Course Text Contact Denise Doud at 951-403-0942 on Mondays to sign-up for Thursday play.

Mondays, Wednesdays

Eight Ballers. Meets & Fridays10 a m - noon. Contact Vic Anderson at 321-557-5437 and victorandersonsr@gmail com

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

Forget-Me -Knots. Knitting, needlework , crochet and jewelr y mak ing 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 Craf ters. Meets ever y Wednesday at 1 p m. – 4 p m. Contact Jill Ramsey at 702-642-8716 and cpigs@aol com, or Chris Rohrer @ crohrer1956@icloud.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 702-305-1768 and hollystrasser23@gmail.com.

Spades. Meets Mondays at 6 p m. Contact 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

. Table Tennis. Meets Monday through Friday from 8:30 a m. to 10:00 a m. in the Social Hall. Saturday is open play. Contact Ed Ernest at 269-591-0759 and eeernest@yahoo.com. or Gabe Hamidian at 702-518-7580 & miniplaza@gmail com

LGBT. Meets 2nd Wednesday at 6 p.m. Contact Dan Lies at SCAlianteLGBT@gmail.com.

Minnesota Nice Group. Minnesota folks meet monthly for events. Contact Obbie Harvieux at 651-735-9111 to get on mailing list.

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

Seniors Assisting Seniors. Helps seniors with limited home needs & medical equipment. Par t of Veterans Club. Hot line 702-981-3149, Chris Rohrer

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