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March 2021

“Spring is in the Air”

COMMUNITY CENTER USAGE GUIDELINES 2021 CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION BOARD CANDIDATE'S FORUM VIA TELECONFERENCE THE BREEZE-WEBSITE SURVEY WINNER HIGH SCHOOL PROMS AND OTHER PRECIOUS MEMORIES HIGHLIGHTS – N. LAS VEGAS FIREFIGHTERS ADMINISTER COVID-19 VACCINE HIGHLIGHTS – SKECHERS SHOE SALE COMMISSIONER KIRKPATRICK HOSTS ST. PATRICK'S DAY LUNCH THE MEDICARE STORE ON WHEELS WATCH 'N' LEARN ZOOM WEBINARS MEMORIES OF AUNT HATTIE HISTORICAL SPOTLIGHT – THE NAVAJO CODE TALKERS

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March 2021

ALIANTE MASTER COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

WATCH 'N' LEARN ZOOM WEBINARS

COMMUNITY CENTER USAGE GUIDELINES

COMMISSIONER KIRKPATRICK HOSTS ST. PATRICK'S DAY DRIVE-THROUGH LUNCH

WE ARE FROM THE PRESIDENT

“Spring is in the Air”

COMMUNITY CENTER USAGE GUIDELINES

“Spring is in the Air”

2021 CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' ELECTION BOARD CANDIDATE'S FORUM VIA TELECONFERENCE THE BREEZE-WEBINAR SURVEY WINNER HIGH SCHOOL PROMS AND OTHER PRECIOUS MEMORIES HIGHLIGHTS – N. LAS VEGAS FIREFIGHTERS ADMINISTER COVID-19 VACCINE HIGHLIGHTS – SKECHERS SHOE SALE COMMISSIONER KIRKPATRICK HOSTS ST. PATRICK'S DAY LUNCH THE MEDICARE STORE ON WHEELS WATCH 'N' LEARN ZOOM WEBINARS MEMORIES OF AUNT HATTIE HISTORICAL SPOTLIGHT – THE NAVAJO CODE TALKERS

THE MEDICARE STORE ON WHEELS

President’s Message, Warren Geller, President SCAL Board of Directors.

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BOARD MEMBER'S MESSAGE

HIGH SCHOOL PROMS & OTHER PRECIOUS MEMORIES

Ed Sloman, Vice President Sun City Aliante Board of Directors.

2021 CANIDATES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SKECHERS MOBILE TRUCK SHOE SALE

ELECTION CANIDATES TELECONFERENCE FORUM COMMUNITY MANAGER'S MESSAGE

HIGHLIGHTSNLV FIREFIGHTERS ADMINISTER COVID-19 VACCINE

MEMORIES OF AUNT HATTIE

HISTORICAL SPOTLIGHT THE NAVAJO CODE TALKERS

Damian Carrasco, Community Manager Sun City Aliante.

COUNCILMAN RICHARD CHERCHIO'S MESSAGE

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CDC ALERTS - THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT COVID-19 VACCINE

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Community Center Guidelines

COMMUNITY CENTER NEW USAGE GUIDELINES

On Thursday, February 11, Nevada Governor Sisolak announced the timeline for Nevada's “safe reopening plan” that began on Monday, February 15 with planned capacity increases on March 15 and other plans for Saturday, May 1. He said statewide coronavirus trends were moving in the right direction and credited this momentum as the reason for his decision. We will continue to work closely with the North Las Vegas Fire Department to schedule additional dates for all Sun City Aliante residents as soon as possible. On February 15, the capacity allowance increased from 25% to 35%. This change does not aﬀect the current health and safety guidelines currently in place at the Community Center, including wearing a mask and adhering to the 6-foot distancing mandate. •

Due to the Governor's mandate, ﬁtness classes will be increased in size from 5 participants to 6 participants. On March 15, ﬁtness class size will increase back to 8 participants.

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Even though the Governor is allowing reopening of the locker rooms and single stall shower rooms, the Board has decided to keep them closed at this time out of an abundance of caution.

On March 15, the capacity allowance will increase from 35% to 50%. • As of this writing, the only change planned is that ﬁtness classes will increase from 6 to 8 participants. On May 1, as the state transitions to local authorities, statewide directives that will remain in place to mitigate the spread of COVID19 will include, but are not limited to: • Face Covering Mandate • Social Distancing Safety Protocols Masks are still required to be worn at all times and social distancing safety protocols will remain in place when you are around anyone who is not part of your immediate household, including gatherings anywhere inside or outside.

Based on the Governor's mandates, the following health guidelines will be strictly enforced inside and outside of the Sun City Aliante Community Center: All residents are required to wear masks at all times. inside and outside the Community Center. Masks are required to be worn during all meetings and while playing or going to and from the following indoor and outdoor activities including: • • • • •

Using all Gym Equipment Participating in Fitness Classes in the Aerobics Room Table Tennis Pickleball Tennis

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

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Basketball Bocce Ball or Horseshoes Billiards Tables All Clubs/Meetings held in the Community Center

The only exceptions to the mask rule include: • Removing your mask momentarily to take a drink of water • Swimming or participating in an aqua aerobics class in the pool • Showering before and after using the pool

If you have a medical issue, we recommend you seek the advice of your doctor regarding wearing a mask.

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

You may access the Community Center through one main entrance at the front of the building. For your security and safety, this will be the only way you can enter the building and check-in for all activities, events, meetings, etc. During a previous Board of Directors Meeting, the Board decided upon the use of the newly expanded and remodeled areas. You must make reservations through the Front Desk for all activities throughout the Community Center by calling 702-638-5063. * * * * * * * *

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

COMMUNITY CENTER RESERVATION INFORMATION Reservations for the Gym, Pool, Fitness Classes, Computers, Billiards, Shuﬄeboard, and Dartboard will take place beginning on Tuesdays, for the following week between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. only. For example, on Tuesdays, March 2 and March 9 you will make reservations for the following week. • To make a reservation, you must call 702-638-5063 and provide your name, phone number and the activity you would like to reserve. • Yo u m a y e m a i l y o u r r e s e r v a t i o n t o SCALCCReservations@suncityaliante.us, beginning on Tuesdays for the following week. Please include the following information in your email: 1. Name 2. Address 3. Telephone Number 4. Dates & Times requested, and you will be contacted with a conﬁrmation. •

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Each household will be allowed to reserve the Pool Area and the Fitness Center for 45 minutes only as many times as they would like each week at the beginning of the hour. This will permit the Maintenance Team 15 minutes to properly sanitize the equipment. Please arrive as close as possible to your reservation time in the Community Center. After your scheduled time is completed, please leave the Community Center immediately. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please give a "Courtesy Call” to the Front Desk at 702-638-5063; so, another resident may enjoy that time.

We greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness. Due to the mandate for social distancing from State and Health Authorities and in the best interests of Sun City Aliante residents and Team Associates, the Board of Directors authorized the following guidelines for use in the Community Center: • Social Distancing – Stay at least 6 feet apart from other residents. Do not have physical contact with others by shaking hands or touching. • Occupancy Guidelines – Residents must adhere to the COVID-19 occupancy allowance permitted for each room. Each room has a posted sign indicating how many people are allowed in this room. • Designated Areas – Residents can easily identify equipment and areas for use in the Fitness Center and Aerobics Room which have been marked off to indicate proper social distancing. • No congregating - No extra-curricular or social activity should take place in the Community Center or on the property. • Sanitation - Residents must always follow posted sanitation instructions. • Showering - Residents must use the shower in the Pool Area before and after using the Pool. • Food & Beverages – No food will be permitted in any area of the Community Center. Bring beverages in your personal container or a bottled container. • Sharing – Do not share equipment, supplies or towels. • Guest Policy - At this time, guests are not permitted to use the Community Center facilities to give more residents the opportunity to use the facility. • Failure to follow these rules and guidelines may result in loss of access to the Community Center. • A Maintenance Associate will be assigned to the gym, aerobics room, pool, and Billiard Area to continually clean and sanitize these areas. Specific guidelines for use of the Community Center areas are listed below: POOL AREA - Residents must use the shower inside the pool area before and after they use the pool. Equipment will be provided and sanitized before the next use. FITNESS CENTER – Residents must wipe down equipment thoroughly with gym Wipes provided before and after using each machine. FITNESS & POOL CLASSES – When you have a completed class, please leave the equipment you have used for the maintenance team to sanitize. POOL PATIO AREA – This area is available and does not require a reservation, but please call ahead to let us know you are coming. BILLIARD AREA – You may bring your own pool stick. Please check in at the Front Desk for pool balls. When you have finished playing pool, please leave the pool balls on the Billiard Table; so, they can be sanitized by the Maintenance Team. LIBRARY – After 30 minutes, residents must vacate the Library; so, it can be sanitized for the next visitors. You must place any books you have touched in the designated bins next to the shelves for quarantine; do not place a book back on the shelf. No need to return books, but if you do, the books will be quarantined. Please bring any books you are returning to the Front Desk for quarantine storage. SOCIAL HALL – Usage of the room must be coordinated by Office Manager Lori Daniels or Lifestyle Director Debbie Kent.

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CRAFT ROOMS #1, #2, & #3 – Club times will be established with Office Manager Lori Daniels or Lifestyle Director Debbie Kent. Club Presidents will decide which club members can attend based on available occupancy and on a rotation schedule to allow all members the opportunity to participate. No sharing of materials will be permitted, and residents must stay at least six (6) feet apart from other residents with no physical contact. VISTA ROOM – Usage of the room must be coordinated by Office Manager Lori Daniels or Lifestyle Director Debbie Kent. AREAS INSIDE THE COMMUNITY CENTER CLOSED AT THIS TIME: • Spa • Sauna • Bathroom Showers • Bathroom Lockers • Kitchen • Water Fountains • Coffee Services • Grand View Room Seating • Fireplace Room Seating PATROL CAR – At this time, due to the lack of volunteers and because of the health guidelines which need to be followed, the Patrol will not yet resume operations. The Patrol Committee will continue to revisit when it is appropriate to begin Patrol operations. The Board has advised that certain groups be permitted to meet in the Community Center subject to their compliance with the mandatory distancing and sanitation guidelines. The Chairs of all the Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Groups have been contacted to explore their interest in resuming meeting in the Community Center. Many of them have expressed interest in meeting as soon as health guidelines permit. The Chartered Club page in The Breeze and posted online lists your point of contact for all Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Groups. Due to the need for social-distancing guidelines from health officials and in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of residents, the Board of Directors agreed to restrict the following activities in the Community Center at this time. • • •

All Card Games, Tile Games and Clubs/Special Interest Groups that require participants to be in close proximity and share materials. All Entertainment Clubs and Group Activities that require participants to be in close proximity and share materials. No Lunch 'n' Learn or Snack 'n' Learn seminars will be scheduled at this time. In lieu of the seminars, we now oﬀer “Watch 'n' Learn” Zoom Webinars/Teleconferences. Please check The Breeze and eBlast for upcoming Webinars.

OUTDOOR COURTS – The Outdoor Courts are open including, pickleball, tennis, basketball, bocce courts and horseshoe pits consistent with social-distancing guidelines and sanitation measures and only during speciﬁed hours of operation. PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING DURING ACTIVITIES: • Stay at least six (6) feet apart from other residents. Do not make physical contact with them by shaking hands, exchanging high ﬁves, etc.

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Avoid touching your face after handling a ball, racquet/paddle, or other equipment. Wash your hands promptly if you have touched your eyes, nose, or mouth. Avoid sharing food, drinks, or towels. Although there is no speciﬁc evidence that tennis balls, pickleballs or basketballs can spread COVID-19, avoid using your hands to pick up tennis balls or pickleballs if possible. Basketball players should each have their own balls.

PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE COMMUNITY CENTER OR VISIT THE OUTDOOR COURTS IF YOU… Exhibit any symptoms of COVID-19: mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough and difficulty breathing, or other symptoms identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Have been in contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last fourteen (14) days; or Are a vulnerable and at-risk individual (i.e., elderly and/or have underlying health conditions, including high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma, and those whose immune system may be compromised such as by chemotherapy for cancer and other conditions requiring such therapy). Do not have a reservation for a specific activity at a specific time. PROTECT AGAINST POSSIBLE INFECTIONS BY… Washing your hands with disinfectant soap and water (for 20 seconds or longer) or use a hand sanitizer if soap and water are not readily available, before going to the Community Center or the Association's common area facilities. Cleaning and wiping down your equipment, including racquets/paddles and water bottles. Do not share racquets/paddles or any other equipment such as wristbands, grips, hats, and towels. Bringing your own water bottle or other method of hydration and avoid using any communal water source. Using new/disinfected balls and new racket/paddle grips when possible. Considering taking extra precautions such as wearing gloves. Sneezing/coughing into a tissue or upper sleeve when necessary. Arriving as close as possible to the time you need to be in the Community Center.

We will continue to monitor and evaluate the situation daily and keep you informed of any changes. These restrictions will remain in place until the State Health Authority Directives advise it is safe and the Board believes it is in the best interest of the community to remove them. Respectfully, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors

MARCH 2021

FROM THE PRESIDENT

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

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Hello Residents,

Community Center 702-638-5065 Monday - Saturday 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

I have given some thought as to what makes us such a highly regarded HOA especially now that we approach the Community Associations Institute (CAI) 2020 awards later this year. We have been nominated again as the outstanding large association in southern Nevada (which we have won for the last two years). Here are some items I believe are important measures we should have and at the present exhibit:

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1. First, to be a successful HOA, we must always put the community ﬁrst in all Board decisions.

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

Community Association Assistant Manager Director of Standards and Compliance Nelenie Hernandez - 702-638-5006 assistantmanager@suncityaliante.us

2. Homeowners need to be involved in community aﬀairs. 3. Homeowners should respect ﬁnal decisions rather than undermine them. 4. Board members need to have a vision and a mission for the community.

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

Lifestyle Department Oﬃce Manager Lori Daniels - 702-638-5065 ldaniels@suncityaliante.us

Customer Service Coordinator Carol Garbarino 702-638-5023 cgarbarino@suncityaliante.us

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

Board of Directors Warren Geller, President Ed Sloman, Vice President Wayne Headrick, Secretary Nancy Prince, Treasurer Mark Pallans, Director Mark Smith, Director Sonja Bankston-Cullen, Director

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5. Board and committee members must work together as a team. 6. Our community must be run as a business and work in concert with our Community Manager and staﬀ. 7. Board members and the Community Manager must communicate clearly. As President, one would say I am predisposed to believe we do all the above very well, and you would be correct; however, I believe we always have room to improve. Do I think we try hard to incorporate these ideals in our community? Yes, I sincerely believe each Board member is committed to all the values that make us a well-managed and successful community, as we never stop pursuing and enhancing these values. All these items are very important in having a well run and happy place to live, and this is why we have the recognition that we are very proud to have earned. I hear from residents on a variety of topics and the overwhelming majority of you are happy with our policies, and the joy of living here is very evident. I encourage each of you to let Board members and our Community Manager know if there are things that you would like to see done diﬀerently, and we will give each suggestion serious consideration. Hopefully, we will be back to something resembling our previous normal activities very soon as those 70+ should have completed their vaccinations. Now, the focus is on those below 70 years of age. Happy springtime, happy St. Patrick's Day, and a blessed Palm Sunday and Passover. Respectfully submitted, Warren M. Geller President, Sun City Aliant Board of Directors

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

Managing Editor Debbie Kent

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MARCH 2021

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BOARD MESSAGE KUDOS TO THE PROPERTY AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE As you all know, the Board of Directors has the fiduciary responsibility to protect and enrich Sun City Aliante and retain and improve the property values in our homes and community. To do our job effectively, we rely on the support of our eight Committees. They have helped to play a significant role in Sun City Aliante being named as the “Outstanding Large Association in southern Nevada” for the past two years. Each Board member is assigned to a Committee as the Board Liaison. I have had the pleasure to serve as Liaison to the Finance Committee last year. This year, as Vice President of the Board, I have been assigned to the Property and Grounds (P&G) Committee. This committee is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all the common areas for the Association, including the Community Center. They also work closely with our landscaping company and management and give recommendations to the Board on remodeling, enhancement, and replacement of items in the common areas. Fortunately, I have worked with the P&G Committee Chair, Teke Sankey, on the Enclosure and Expansion Project; and with his background in construction, he has proven to be a good leader for the group. Teke has also worked closely with our General Manager Damian Carrasco and Assistant Manager Nelenie Aronce for the monthly meetings with Gothic Landscaping.

We are so grateful to all of our Committee members for their hard work and continued passion to keep Sun City Aliante the best place to live in southern Nevada. Right now, we have openings on the Architecture Review, Communications, Lifestyle, Patrol and Finance Committees. I hope you will consider joining one of these amazing Committees. I invite you to pick up a “Sun City Aliante Committee Interest Application” at the Front Desk or in the Customer Service Coordinator's Office. You can also print one off the website at www.suncityaliante.us. Just fill out the form and return it to the Front Desk. Serving as a volunteer on any of our Committees is a great way to get involved, make new friends, and help us make a difference. I encourage you to accept the challenge and join one of our Committees. We need YOU! Ed Sloman Vice President, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors

BOARD MEETING

Over the past year, the members of the Property & Grounds Committee have recommended several projects to the Board for consideration. They include: • • • • • • •

Painting of the red curbs in front of the ﬁre hydrants Revamping and backlighting of the entrance monuments Adding tile enhancements to the entry monuments Revamping the landscape at the two entries to Sun City Aliante at Elkhorn and Aliante Parkway Landscape design around new Community Center expansion project Review and comment on the Veterans Monument Add an automatic chlorinator to the pool and spa

They also did extensive research into retroﬁtting the pool/spa to saltwater. Unfortunately, the cost and maintenance to do this proved cost-prohibitive. I would like to recognize the members of the Committee for their outstanding contributions during the past year. Special thanks to Jerry Balu, John Palmer, Gloria Trujillo, Bill Leonard, and Robert Stone. At the writing of this article, the Committee has interviewed a potential new member, who may be conﬁrmed after The Breeze goes to press.

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Sun City Aliante Board Meeting Summary Please read below for a summary of the February 10, 2021 Board of Directors (BOD) monthly meeting: 1. Approved Property & Grounds Committee's recommendation to hire ALL PRO Painting to paint the ﬁve entrance signs to the community and the Fountain Wall at the main entrance for $3,428.00. 2. Appointed Jack Nordling to the Property & Grounds Committee.

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MARCH 2021

BOD NOTICE

BREEZE SURVEY

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, March 10, 2021 Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Wednesday, May 12, 2021 BOD EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Wednesday, May 12, 2021

TIME 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

6:15p.m. 9:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Pictured (l-r) are Breeze Editor, Trish Williamson; Phil Zanello holding his survey and the $100 VISA Gift Card; and Lifestyle Director Debbie Kent.

Congratulations Congratulations to Sun City Aliante resident Phil Zanello who won a $100 VISA Gift Card for participating in the Breeze/Website survey! The Communications Committee inserted a survey form into the January 2021 issue of The Breeze. Everyone who ﬁlled out the survey by January 29 at 5 p.m. was entered into the drawing. The purpose of the survey was to garner feedback from residents about The Breeze magazine and the Sun City Aliante website. Board of Directors' Secretary Wayne Headrick, who is also the Board Liaison for the Communications Committee, drew the winning survey on February 1 in the Community Center.The event was sponsored by the Communications Committee and the Lifestyle Department, and you did not have to be present to win. Thank you to everyone who took the time to ﬁll out survey. We appreciate your input.

Sun City Aliante Board of Directors (l-r) El Sloman, Vice President; Nancy Prince, Treasurer; Mark Smith, Director; Warren Geller, President; Mark Pallans, Director; Wayne Headrick, Secretary; and Sonja Bankston-Cullen, Director. The Breeze is a monthly publication of Sun City Aliante Community Association, Inc. (SCAL), designed to provide information and news to the members of Sun City Aliante. Advertising does not inﬂuence editorial decisions or content. We reserve the right to refuse advertising for any reason or cause. Information, services, products and materials contained in The Breeze magazine are provided on an "as is" basis with no warranty. SCAL disclaims all representations and warranties, express or implied, with respect to such information, services, products and materials including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, ﬁtness for a particular purpose, title, noninfringement, and implied warranties arising from course of dealing or course of performance. In no event shall SCAL be liable for any damages whatsoever whether in an action, arising out of or in connection with the use, inability to use, or performance of the information, services, products and materials available from this publication.

BOD Secretary Wayne Headrick drew the winning survey as residents looked on.

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SUN CITY ALIANTE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2021 We will have a Sun City Aliante HOA Board of Directors election this May with three Board of Director positions open to ﬁll this year. We have four candidates who have submitted their Candidate Interest Forms prior to the deadline of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. The 2021 Candidates are listed below in alphabetical order: • • • •

Sonja Bankston-Cullen Warren Geller Nancy Prince Mark Towers

Candidate bios and photos are printed on page 10-11 of the Breeze and will also be available near the Front Desk in the Community Center. Dates to Remember: 1. A Candidate's Forum via teleconference is scheduled for Saturday, March 20 at 10 a.m. in the Vista Room of the Community Center. At that time, the candidates will be allowed to address the residents and answer pertinent questions from the moderator as well as those submitted by residents in advance. You can join meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/796898909 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.) United States (Toll Free): 1-866-899-4679 One-touch: tel:+18668994679,796898909# United States: 1-571-317-3116 One-touch: tel:+15713173116,796898909# Access Code: 796-898-909

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2. We are again fortunate to have Mr. Steve Vitali to act as moderator for the Candidate's Forum. 3. Ballots will be mailed to homeowners in good standing on Friday, April 2. When you vote, please follow the directions precisely if you want your vote to count. 4. Completed ballots may be returned via USPS mail or placed in the ballot box in the Community Center prior to the deadline, Wednesday, May 12 at 8 a.m. 5. The Annual Meeting of all members of the Sun City Aliante Community Association will be convened at 8 a.m. via teleconference on Wednesday, May 12 in the Vista Room of the Community Center, located at 7394 Aliante Pkwy., North Las Vegas 89084. The meeting will then recess to count the ballots. The Annual Meeting will reconvene at approximately 11:30 a.m. 6. Election results will be announced at the end of the Board of Director's meeting which will start after the Annual Meeting concludes on Wednesday, May 12. Let us all get involved! Evaluate your candidates at the Forum, and then vote for the candidates you feel are best qualiﬁed. If you have any questions regarding the process or wish to assist with counting the ballots, please send an email to lilandlar@aol.com. Larry Rothstein Chair, SCAL Election Committee 2021

2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANDIDATES

There are many reasons I choose to volunteer as a member of the Board of Directors. First and foremost is the commitment to the community in which I live. My husband and I chose this community intentionally because we appreciate the concept and the vision of the 55+ active community. I also believe it is important to actively participate in the community in which you live if you want it to positively progress. It is important to me to be a dynamic contributor to our neighborhood. My thirty-plus years of experience as an administrator in public education coupled with my service on the Sun City Aliante Lifestyle Committee as member and chairperson, along with my one year of service as a Sun City Aliante Board of Director, has served as a springboard for my commitment to continued service in our community. As a life-long learner, I have taken the initiative to participate in coursework to further enhance my understanding of responsibilities in a Common-Interest Community. I humbly submit my goal is very simple… I desire to serve to ensure that the community I care about maintains the standard of living that will beneﬁt all of us who have chosen to live, work and play in our active 55+ residential community.

WARREN GELLER I have been a resident of Sun City Aliante for 11 years and served uninterrupted on your Board of Directors for seven years. For my first two years, I served as Director, then Vice President, and subsequently, was elected by Board members to be President in 2016 and have served in that capacity since. I believe strongly in participation and believe my professional Board experience will continue to serve this community well by making decisions that affect all residents in our HOA. I earned my Dedicated Community Association Leader (DCAL) certification in 2014 and have been nominated by the Community Associations Institute (CAI) in 2019 and 2020 as “Best Board Member” for a large HOA in southern Nevada. Simply put, actions speak much more than words, and Sun City Aliante has earned the prestigious CAI award as the “Southern Nevada Outstanding Association of the Year” for 2018 and 2019 because in large part of the actions of your Board, which I am privileged to be a part. continued on next page

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MARCH 2021

2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANDIDATES I began my career as a chemist and worked initially performing heart and lung research for a major hospital in my hometown of Rochester, New York. I moved, shortly thereafter, to join the Eastman Kodak Company working on diffusion transfer and developing new products. Being a people person, I found spending hours in a dark room very difficult and, when asked, I immediately agreed to join the litigation team defending Eastman Kodak against Polaroid Corp. for infringing their instant photography camera and film patents. This lawsuit turned out to be the largest patent infringement case in the history of the United States and took five years to complete. I worked with in-company and outside attorneys for those years answering interrogatories, preparing witnesses for trial, preparing our defense, as well as supervising over 200 people in data input and retrieval. I designed the database used to store over 7 million pieces of paper and trained attorneys and Kodak personnel how to code documents so they could be inputted, retrieved, and queried on a mainframe computer. After a oneyear trial in Boston, I moved to New York City for 5 months assisting in the preparation of the post-trial briefs. After the trial, I was asked by Kodak's General Counsel to head the administrative department of the legal division. In essence, think of my position as the business partner in a law firm. I was responsible for a variety of activities, including all bill payments, yearly budgeting for the legal division, securing living and working space for any litigation outside of Rochester, personnel yearly reviews and pay increases, all computer needs, new system improvements, contract negotiation, and acted as personnel director for over 200 people. Here in North Las Vegas, I was a member of the Sun City Aliante Covenants Committee, Songsters singing ensemble, and bowled with the Aliante Master bowling league. I would appreciate your consideration to serve another term on your Board of Directors.

NANCY PRINCE I am honored to have been elected to join the Sun City Aliante Board of Directors in 2019. My two-year term is ending, and I am seeking re-election to the Board. My goal is to ensure our community remains among the best active adult retirement places to live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, with a true feeling of a community inspired village. I plan to address challenges and issues with a transparent service-minded approach and informed decisions. I invite residents to be part of the process. Why I want to run. A community is only as good as the work its citizens put into making it thrive and prosper. We live in a vibrant and active community. I want to ensure that this community continues to be attractive for our residents and those age 55+ who are considering moving here to make Sun City Aliante their home. Having an innovative and robust Board of Directors is one of the most sought out factors in selecting a home that has a Homeowners Association. What makes me a good candidate? I have served on the Board of Directors for the past two years and have been Treasurer this past year, also serving as Board Liaison to the Finance Committee. I achieved DCAL (Dedicated Community Association Leader) certiﬁcation in September 2020. I understand the roles and responsibilities of a Board member, which I believe is crucial to the success of the Board and our Association. My previous experience on this Board and from serving on other Boards during my career brings speciﬁc knowledge and experience to the position. I've kept my commitment to our community and, once again, I'm asking for your trust and your support. Thank you!

MARK S. TOWERS I served on our Board in 2016 and 2017, Property and Grounds Committee, Architectural Review Committee and Veteran's Club. Mark is an Advanced Dedicated Community Association Leader and holds a National CAI Board Certiﬁcate. Mark and Lynda have owned in Sun City Aliante since 2006. Mark has served as a member of the North Las Vegas Citizen's Patrol, volunteer for Veterans Aﬀairs, and Area Director for the American Society of Safety Professionals. He is a retired military leader and consultant. Mark has a master's degree in Management. I am committed to increasing homeowner value, improving Sun City Aliante, and caring for our community. I respectfully ask for your vote.

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MARCH 2021

WE ARE...

COMMUNITY MGR HEARTFELT APPRECIATION TO FIREFIGHTERS, VOLUNTEERS AND SUN CITY ALIANTE STAFF Dear Residents, I want to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to the City of North Las Vegas Deputy Fire Chief Travis Anderson and Chief Joseph Calhoun for their amazing work in coordinating and executing the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to our community. In coordination with the North Las Vegas Fire Department, the COVID19 vaccine was made available to Sun City Aliante residents at the Community Center. Due to state guidelines, the distribution was limited to residents – age 70 and older, two persons per household. Damian We sentCarrasco out our first eBlast notificaton on January 14, offering appointments on Saturday, January 23 and Saturday, January 30, which were filled that day. Then we opened up appointments for Saturday, February 13, which filled as well.

Each person registered individually and received an email with a form to ﬁll out and bring to their appointment. After residents received the vaccine, they conﬁrmed reservations for the 2nd dose. For Saturday, January 23, the 2nd dose was February 12 For Saturday, January 30, the 2nd dose was February 27 For Saturday, February 13, the 2nd dose is March 6

Thank you to The Breeze Editor Trish Williamson for her great work on sending out the initial communication and subsequent updates as critical information changed. Also, thank you to the Maintenance Team for cleaning and sanitizing the areas on a regular basis and setting up and breaking down the room each time. We will continue to work with the North Las Vegas Fire Department for potential future dates for our residents who are under 70. As soon as we are aware of that possibility, we will communicate the information to you through eBlasts and postings on the website. In the meantime, please visit the Southern Nevada Health District website's COVID-19 vaccine distribution page at https://covid.southernnevadahealthdistrict.or g/vaccine/distribution/, where you will find constant updates on where and when you can go to receive first and second doses thoughout the Valley. We will continue to provide any information that we are made aware of though eBlasts, the website, and in The Breeze. We have received an overwhelming number of thank-yous and compliments for how well organized and smooth the process went. Residents truly apprciated that we were able to offer this opportunity at the Sun City Aliante Community Center. Thank you again to everyone as none of this could have happened without the exceptional collaboration of each person involved, who created and executed this successfully. Damian Carrasco Community Manager Sum City Aliante

As of this writing, more than 1,200 Sun City Aliante residents have received their ﬁrst and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. I want to recognize and thank our Board of Directors for wanting and allowing the Community Center to be used as a site to administer the vaccine. A special note of appreciation to Lifestyle Director Debbie Kent for coordinating all of our volunteeers and arranging the food for everyone involved. Also, thank you to Assistant Manager Nelenie Hernandez and Maintence Manager Juan Macias for their assistance in overseeing the event with Debbie on each one of the diﬀerent dates.

Sunday March 14th

We are extremely grateful to the countless volunteers who worked on several different days to facilititate the entire effort from checking people in to keeping everything moving like a well-oiled machine. I appreciate the efforts of the Front Desk team for assisting with questions, handling many phones calls, and helping many residents without computers to get them registered with the proper forms prior to the vaccine dates.

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Spring Forward! Daylight saving time 2021 in Nevada will begin at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 14! The idea of daylight savings was ﬁrst conceived by Benjamin Franklin in 1784 to utilize natural daylight by setting clocks one hour ahead of standard time. Please don't forget to move your clock forward one hour.

MARCH 2021

ASSOCIATION NEWS

LIFESTYLE NEWS

COMMUNITY STANDARDS Spring is here! I am certain many of you are thinking of ways to start fresh or begin a project you planned a while back. Some of these projects may even be about modiﬁcations in your home. I can understand the excitement, and I am right there with you because I want to revamp my garden and do some repotting of plants.

Dear Residents, As we MARCH into a spring of new beginnings, life is ever-changing. The Lifestyle Department has been devoted to assisting the City of North Las Vegas Fire and Police Departments for the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccinations to the residents of Sun City Aliante. To be able to be a part of this historical event that brings joy to so many residents has been inspiring. The Lifestyle Department events have been on “pause” and now we are looking forward to bringing back all the wonderful experiences that make living in Sun City Aliante a remarkable place to live.

When planning your next project, from the smallest paint jobs to landscape rearrangements, to major remodeling or the installation of a new pool, it is important to protect yourself and your property. The following guidelines from the Nevada State Contractors Board can help.

A Time to Remember • When looking back at my past BREEZE letters, they were ﬁlled with adventures such as: Vegas Golden Knights, WYNN Las Vegas performances, SMITH CENTER performances, Las Vegas ACES, Las Vegas Aviators, UNLV Sports, Spring Mountain Ranch productions, Summerlin Theater productions, Pahrump Winery tours, Black Canyon River Rafting, Lake Mead Dinner Cruises, Mt. Charleston lunches, Valley of Fire tours, Laughlin, London Bridge Lake Havasu, Oatman Ghost Town, Route 66 tours, Grand Canyon Skywalk, Tuachan Amphitheater performances, Death Valley Tours, Hoover Dam Tours, Boulder City Art Fairs, Nelson Mine Tours, Zappos tours, Mob Museum tours, Nevada Museum tours, Atomic Museum tours, Titanic and Bodies Exhibition, Ethel M's Chocolates tours, on site entertainers, movies, dances, themed dinners, Christmas Tree Lighting, Festival of Lights, to Las Vegas Headliners Tony Bennett, Diana Ross, Rod Stewart, John Fogerty, Dwight Yoakum, Keith Urban, Donny & Marie, Jersey Boys, Heartbreak Hotel, Andre Bocelli, just to name a few, Le Reve, and all Cirque du Soleil performances.

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Do you remember a special event or was it that you enjoyed sharing the experience with so many wonderful people?

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In addition to the Chartered Clubs, Special Interest Groups, Lunch & Learns, Fitness Classes, there is a whole world of exciting experiences waiting for you when we can resume our “Active Adult” Lifestyle Calendar.

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In the Meantime • The Community Center is open with reservations for you to use the state-ofthe-art ﬁtness center, pristine pool, beautiful billiard tables, and outdoor courts. We are hosting American Red Cross Blood Drives, Skechers Mobile Shoe Truck, and the Shredding Truck.

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Inter Club Council (ICC) Meeting – Friday – March 5, 10 a.m. – noon – Vista Room.

All leaders are encouraged to attend either in person or on a WebEx call. Please R.S.V.P., by calling 702-638-5000 to reserve your space due to COVID19 occupancy restrictions.

Obtain at least three written estimates for the job from different contractors. Read the fine print and know if there is a fee for estimates if you do not sign with that contractor. Verify the status of contractors' (and subcontractors') licenses by contacting the Nevada State Contractors Board and check with the city and county for business licenses. It is not recommended that you hire anyone who does not hold a license in their expertise (i.e., a contractor's or painter's license). Check with (1) the Investigation Division of the Nevada State Contractors Board, (2) the Better Business Bureau and (3) the Dept. of Consumer Affairs for any complaints against potential contractors. Request references from contractors. Contact the contractors' references and/or inspect completed projects. Negotiate a clear, detailed contract in writing. Accept no verbal agreements. Read the entire contract, understand its terms and conditions, and check for warranty coverage. Ensure that all documents are correctly signed and dated by involved parties. Examine the plans or drawings for accuracy prior to approval. Secure payment and performance bonds from the contractor. Confirm that your contractor has obtained the appropriate permits through the building department. With a licensed contractor, you should not have to obtain your own permits. Make frequent inspections to monitor the progress of the work and do a thorough final walk-through. Require your contractor to provide you with unconditional “waiver and release” (lien release) forms when you make a payment for any completed phase of your project. Keep a job file and retain copies of all documents and correspondence.

Before you start any projects, please submit an ARC application for approval.

American Red Cross Blood Drive – Thursday – March 18, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Vista Room.

Friendly Reminder: A copy of the bulky items pickup schedule for 2021 was included in the February Breeze. If needed, you can pick up a copy of the schedule from the Customer Service Coordinator's Oﬃce or the Front Desk. Pick up is at the curb.

Stay Tuned For the month of April, we are coordinating delicious food vendors for “Food Truck Fridays”, for some fun in our popular venue – our very own parking lot!

Stay warm, stay safe, and stay healthy. If you have any questions please contact me, at 702-638-5006 or assistantmanager@suncityaliante.us.

Enjoy your day!

Nelenie Hernandez Assistant Manager, Director of Standards & Compliance

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Debbie Kent Lifestyle Director

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

MARCH 2021

COUNCILMAN RICHARD CHERCHIO

Dear Residents,

Hello Sun City Residents,

This March 2021 issue of The Breeze hails spring on March 20 and brings us closer to the warmer weather and the freedom of the outdoors. Get ready for the annual sleep-losing tradition, known as daylight saving time, begins on March 14 at 2 a.m.; don't forget to move your clocks ahead one hour. The extra daylight is good news for those of us who are used to driving home in the dark.

I appreciate the opportunity to write monthly for The Breeze! As many of you may know, I also write quarterly articles in our Master Association's Aliante Aerial. However, since The Breeze is speciﬁc to Sun City Aliante (which I have the privilege of representing), I intend to write more about the issues brought to my attention by our Sun City residents.

Now, if there is anything, I miss from back in 2019… it In celebration of spring and prom season, we invited is the opportunity to have our Lunch 'n' Learn meetings residents to share pictures of their high school in the Vista Room and connecting with you. I look prom, dance or special event in their lives. Please forward to having them once we get past this COVIDjoin us by taking a walk down memory lane with those residents who have shared 19 crisis. their precious memories. It will make you smile. Thank you to everyone who participated. This month, I would like to discuss two things that I know are of concern to you. One is COVID-19 vaccinations. First, I would like to thank your Board of Next month, we are sending out a call for your baby photo. It will be fun to see Directors and the amazing staff at the Community Center for allowing me and our if you recognize any of your friends in the photos. Just to help you along, we will North Las Vegas Fire Department to provide you with vaccinations over these past offer a “cheat sheet” in the back of the magazine where you can check on your few weeks. I will be back volunteering once our team administers the second guesses. booster shot. Right now, we are restricted to vaccinating those age 70 and above. I hope you can understand that we must account to the Southern Nevada Health We encourage everyone to get involved in sharing photos which will be District for every vaccination and follow their instructions on the tier levels. published monthly in The Breeze. We also have our regular “Resident However, we hope the age group will be lowered to include our younger kids, Spotlight,” in which you are invited to submit photos of something that is starting at 69, soon; I do encourage everyone -- once given the opportunity -- to important to you, along with a brief description; for example, birthdays, receive the vaccine. anniversaries, trips, adventures, rock climbing, skiing or anything that makes you smile. If we have a lot of submissions for any particular month, we will carry Both my wife, Gloria, and I received the vaccine, and I can tell you the worst part was having a bit of a sore arm for one day. Otherwise, please rest assured it is a safe them over the next month. and needed preventive measure for us all to take. I am incredibly grateful for our This month we will offer two special outside events in the Sun City Aliante North Las Vegas Fire Department personnel, who together with the help of parking lot. Come celebrate the “The Luck of the Irish” with a St. Patrick's Day volunteers, made the vaccine process at the Community Center run as smoothly as Drive-Through Lunch, hosted by Clark County Commissioner Marilyn I have ever seen anywhere. Those who are 70 and older who have not received the Kirkpatrick on Wednesday, March 10. The luncheon will feature a traditional vaccine are encouraged to register at VAXNLV.COM. There are also multiple meal of Corned Beef and Cabbage and is limited to two (2) persons per locations around the valley that I have listed in my newsletter; so, please subscribe household. Reservations are required and will be closed after the first 150 to be in the know. people have reserved a place – first come, first served. Please see details on page Secondly, a subject that is near and dear to your heart… the Villages of Tule 19. Springs will soon become a reality. Now, I have heard your concerns regarding the We will also offer “The Medicare Store on Wheels,” on March 18 from 10 potential of having two-story homes adjacent to the community on the a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot by appointment. Andrea and Brandon Scott eastside/Clayton Street alignment. Please rest assured, there will not be any will be available to answer all your Medicare questions. Residents, who reserve a construction of two-story homes looking down into our resident yards. I discussed space for a consultation, will have the opportunity to choose a “thank you” gift. this with a builder and their attorney and reminded them that only one-story homes are allowed in the area (this was also put in writing years ago). To schedule an appointment, please email me. See the details on page 19. Our “Historical Spotlight” is a tribute to Native Americans and their extraordinary contributions to the Allied victory in World War ll, especially the battlefield communications of the Code Talkers. According to historians, were it not for the Navajo Code Talkers, the Marines would have never taken Iwo Jima. By the end of the war more than 45,000 Native American Indians served in uniform. War Department officials maintained that if the entire population had enlisted in the same proportion as the Native Americans, they would have rendered the draft unnecessary.

I will say this, the Villages is going to be a premier master-planned community with many diﬀerent home styles and higher-end properties available, starting from our community heading east to approximately Losee Road. No matter who acquires the property near us, they will be required to attend a meeting at our Community Center to introduce themselves to the residents, discuss their products and answer your questions.

I urge you all to sign-up for my regular Ward 4 Newsletter, which provides a weekly update on what is going on here in North Las Vegas. You can sign-up by Last month, many residents over 70 received one of the COVID-19 vaccines visiting the website at www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com. administered by members of the North Las Vegas Fire Department in the If you have any questions or suggestions that you would like me to address in Community Center. Many thanks to the Fire Department and the volunteers. future articles, feel free to email me at cherchior@cityofnorthlasvegas.com, and I We notiﬁed residents of this availability of the COVID-19 vaccine through will as always do my best to answer either via email or anonymously in my the eBlast. If you do not receive the eBlast, please contact me for instructions on monthly articles. how to set up the eBlast. It will keep you up-to-date on important events As always, please continue practicing safe distancing, wash your hands often, and happening in our community. whether you have received your vaccines or not, mask up when out and in close areas with others. Wishing you a safe and healthy March, Trish Williamson Editor, The Breeze Stay safe, Councilman Richard Cherchio

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COMMITTEE NEWS

MARCH 2021

NEIGHBORHOOD NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MONTHLY BULLETIN:

COMMITTEES

[ [ ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

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

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

March is usually the beginning of spring cleaning. A good place to start might be in the garage. Some residents have one, two and even three cars; now might be the time to clean out the garage and make room for a car or two that has been parked in the driveway or on the street.

Meets third Fridays, 10 a.m. Lynda Towers at lynda1229@msn.com

COVENANTS COMMITTEE

Meets third Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. in the Conference Room Mark Smith at MAS7809@hotmail.com

Everyone has heard of car break-ins, garage break-ins, and porch pirates. It is believed that almost every night, and sometimes during the day, someone is checking to see if there is an unlocked car door in a driveway or on the street. If they have tried the door and it is open, they check the inside for anything of value.

If that car was not locked, and it has had something stolen, it is not a break-in. It is a crime of opportunity. If you leave your garage door open day or night and something is stolen, that is not a break-in. That is also a crime of opportunity. If your car is in the garage, and you leave the garage door open, you are creating an opportunity for your car to be ransacked or even stolen. In our community, there have been instances of property being stolen from a car parked in the garage with the garage door left open. That is a multiple crime of opportunity. That might be hard to explain to the police or your insurance company. If you order something online and it is stolen because you did not pick it up from your front entryway, that is a crime of opportunity. When you leave your garage door open, whether it is day or night, and you don't lock your car or when you don't pick up your package, YOU are asking thieves to come to our community. Please be mindful of your vehicles and packages. For information regarding the Sun City Aliante Neighborhood Watch program, contact our Coordinator, Jim Blossey at or 775-530-5119 or jimandpatb@embarqmail.com. Be safe: if you see something, say something! Your Neighborhood Watch Block Captains

ELECTION COMMITTEE

Larry Rothstein at lilandlar@aol.com

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Meets last Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m. David Grossman at dt.grossman@yahoo.com

LIFESTYLE COMMITTEE

Meets third Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Art G Davis at artgdavis2@yahoo.com

PATROL COMMITTEE

Meets third Mondays, 2 p.m. Phil Zanello at zp9@aol.com

PROPERTY AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE

Meets third Thursdays, 1 p.m. Teke Sankey at tekes2@hotmail.com

PATROL COMMITTEE NEW RE-STENCILED PATROL VEHICLE On Friday, January 22, 2021, the Epic Creations design and print specialist took oﬀ the old stenciling from the patrol vehicle. The vehicle was re-stenciled with the new Sun City Aliante Patrol design and logo. The vehicle is available for viewing in the Sun City Community Center parking lot. The vehicle now represents a new Sun City patrol vehicle. The patrol vehicle was purchased in 2015 from a local car dealer. At the time of purchase the vehicle was covered by a bumper-to-bumper lifetime warranty. The patrol vehicle is being maintained by Jim Blossey, o u r N e i g h b o r h o o d Wa t c h Coordinator. The vehicle has approximately 99,000 miles and is running great. We thank you for your continued interest in keeping your community safe and assisting your neighbors. For information regarding the Sun City Aliante Patrol, contact the Patrol Chairman Phil Zanello at zp9@aol.com or 702-460-9582.

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COMMITTEE NEWS

MARCH 2021

OPEN POSITIONS ON SUN CITY ALIANTE COMMITTEES The Architectural Review Committee (ARC), Communications Committee and Property & Grounds Committee (P&G) each have an opening for one homeowner on their respective committees. The Patrol Committee has openings for two homeowners on its committee. Here is a brief description of Committee responsibilities: • ARC- Reviews home exterior changes to ensure residents are following HOA guidelines. • Communications – Oversees the website, events, and assists the Editor of The Breeze. • Finance – Ensures Association's ﬁnances and budgets are secure. • Property & Grounds - Oversees the upkeep and maintenance of the common areas. • Patrol – Oversees Patrol and observes and reports events/activities aﬀecting homeowners. All Committee positions are voluntary. We encourage you to peruse the scope of work for the various Sun City Aliante committees.

“We’ll Be Here for You for Generations”

If you are interested in joining one of these Committees, you can pick up “Sun City Aliante Committee Interest Application” at the Front Desk, in the Customer Service Coordinator's office or print one off the website (www.suncityaliante.org). On the website at the top of the Home Page, you will find the heading “Documents.” Click on the arrow and select “Commonly Used Forms.” Then select Committee Interest Application. Please fill out the form and return it to the Front Desk.

“Are you confused about your Medicare options? Wish there was a way you could get straight, accurate answers without someone trying to sell you something? Need your current plan reviewed? Whether you are new or old to Medicare we are here to help you with any challenges you may have. Call us with all your Medicare questions. The Scott Team Brandon Scott Licensed Insurance Agent 9640 W. Tropicana Ave. #106 Las Vegas, NV 89147

Andrea Scott Licensed Insurance Agent 9640 W. Tropicana Ave. #106 Las Vegas, NV 89147

702.353-5386 b.scott@themedicarestore.com

702.353-5381 a.scott@themedicarestore.com

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MARCH 2021

WATCH ‘N’ LEARN

DR. DEVIN'S NECK & BACK PAIN WEBINAR Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 11 a.m. You will be eligible to win a $50 Gift Certiﬁcate To BJ's Restaurant if you attend this seminar.

Webinars Made Easy Please consider signing up today for the Watch & Learn Webinars /Teleconferences and stay in the know.

JOIN INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE FOR FREE ONLINE VIRTUAL WEBINARS IN JANUARY TO RSVP, VISIT JOINMYGENEVENT.COM OR CALL 702-710-4202

Are you getting more pain while being stuck (mostly) at home? Join Dr. Devin Luzod of Spinal Care of Nevada for this informational LIVE webinar to learn natural solutions for how to solve neck and back pain, arthritis, disc problems and pinched nerves...without the use of drugs and surgery! Special stretches, exercises, self-care routines, posture and more! Download the Zoom app on your computer, tablet or smartphone and bring your questions, the doctor will reserve time at the end of the webinar for a Q&A. You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: March 18, 2021 11:00 AM Paciﬁc Time (US and Canada) A ZOOM Link will be published in future Webinar eBlasts. If you have any questions, please contact Trish Williamson at 702-429-1623 or twilliamson@suncityaliante.us

Why a Reverse Mortgage Might Be a Great Thing for You? MARCH 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM.

The discussion will be about obtaining a government insured Reverse Mortgage on your home as well as how to use one to buy a home and never make a house payment again. You are invited to join Dave Crete, Broker at Aspire Realty Group for this informative seminar, Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 11 a.m. If you have trouble connecting to the webinar feel free to call: 702-683-3815. Dave will reserve time at the end of the webinar to answer any of your questions. See you soon! You are invited to a ZOOM meeting. Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 11 a.m. A ZOOM Link will be published in future Webinar eBlasts. If you have any questions, please contact Trish Williamson at 702-429-1623 or twilliamson@suncityaliante.us.

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MARCH 2021

SPECIAL EVENTS

ST. PATRICK'S DAY DRIVE-THROUGH LUNCH

Precious Memories

Wed, March 10, Noon to 1:30 p.m. First Come- First Served Limited to the ﬁrst 150 reservations In celebration of St. Patrick's Day and the "Luck of the Irish," Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick is hosting a special "DriveThrough" Luncheon on Wednesday, March 10, starting at noon in the Sun City Aliante Parking Lot. Residents are invited to drive-up to pick up their lunch, say hello to Marilyn, and then drive back to enjoy their meal in the comfort of their own home. You will receive directions once you arrive at the parking lot. The luncheon will feature a traditional Irish meal of Corned Beef and Cabbage and is limited to two (2) persons per household. Reservations will be closed after the ﬁrst 150 people have reserved a place. Due to COVID-10, Marilyn has not been able to meet every quarter with Sun City Aliante residents as she normally does. To stay connected to her "Sun City Aliante family," she is hosting this special drive-through event just to stay in touch.

Warren & Jane Geller pictured with their daughter, Noell, in 1981. What a beautiful family!

To make reservations (no more than two per household), please email Vanessa Aguayo-Barker at Vanessa.Aguayo-Barker@ClarkCountyNV.gov. You will receive a conﬁrmation or be informed if reservations are full. If you have any questions, please email Trish Williamson at twilliamson@suncityaliante.us or call 702-429-1623.

THE MEDICARE STORE ON WHEELS Thursday, March 18, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. By Appointment Only

We are excited to announce - "The Medicare Store on Wheels" will be onsite again in the Community Center parking lot monthly to answer any Medicare questions regarding the Annual Enrollment Period. Do not let COVID-19 stop you from having your MEDICARE PLAN reviewed or joining a new plan in 2021. Schedule an appointment to visit Brandon and Andrea Scott at their mobile oﬃce located in the Community Center parking lot on Thursday, March 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will have CDC-Compliant COVID-19 protocols in place and schedule one-on-one consultations at the Medicare Store RV (including face masks, social distancing). Guests will have the opportunity to watch a video explaining Medicare, while they wait. Guests who come for a consultation can choose a "thank you" gift just for attending and a raﬄe prize will be given away at the end of each day.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MYLES Mady & Myles Shapiro celebrate Myles' big birthday in July 2004 at the Las Vegas Hilton. They were married on April 14, 1962

Lon & Mary Jo Jerome at the Mardi Gras Ball in Gullport, MS.

This event requires a reservation in advance. Walk-ups will not be guaranteed a consultation that same day. To schedule an appointment, please email Trish Willliamson at twilliamson@suncityaliante.us with your name, address and phone number. If you have any questions, call 702-429-1623.

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IN CELEBRATION OF SPRING & THE UPCOMING PROM SEASON... We invited Sun City Aliante residents to submit photos of their high school prom, dance or another special event in their lives. Thank you to everyone who submitted photos and shared their precious memories.

Lil and Larry Rothstein

Jan and Stan Nudelman

Judy & Kevin Smith

Lil and Larry Rothstein at the Senior Prom, John Marshall High School, St. Paul MN, May 1949. They met in 1946 at age 14, went steady in high school. They wed in 1951 and were married 64 years before Lil's untimely death in 2018. We miss her!

Jan and Stan Nudelman, Roosevelt High, Chicago, 1960. Afterwards, they went to the Villa Venice and took a gondola ride on the Des Plaines river.

Judy & Kevin Smith attend Kevin's Junior Prom at Luther Burbank High School, Sacramento, CA in 1971.

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Gloria Richard and Escort Gloria Richard (nee, Smith) with escort Billy Turner at Thomas Jeﬀerson High School prom, 1959, Los Angeles, CA, where Gloria reigned as “Prom Queen.”

Bobbie White and Escort

LeRoy & Connie Munson

Bobbie White and her escort at her senior prom, 1958, Los Angeles, CA. Bobbie was Class Treasurer, a Majorette, and has fond memories of being a social butterﬂy.

LeRoy & Connie Munson, May 12, 1962, Audubon, Minnesota.

Carol Gettis Rothman

Harold & Judi Stanford

Beryl Hayat

Carol Gettis Rothman with her best friend, Tim Haerens, heading to Senior Prom at the famous Coconut Grove, Los Angeles, CA in 1965.

Harold (34) & Judi (29) Stanford were chaperones at the Senior Prom, W.T. Sampson High, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Harold was Admin Oﬃcer at Naval Dental Clinic. Judi made the dress by hand.

Beryl Hayat looking beautiful for her Senior Prom at Niles East High School in Skokie, IL in 1967.

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MARCH 2021

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MEMORIES OF AUNT HATTIE By Trish Williamson So many of us have past experiences and relationships which would be awesome to share with others. There is something unique about sharing memories that bring joy to you and invoke joy in others. Sun City Aliante resident Bill Trigg sat down with me to discuss someone who became important to him and his family. He called her “Aunt Hattie.“ “In the early 1940s, I was six or seven years old, and we lived in Los Angeles. Hattie lived in the house next door. My mother, Vera, did some work with her and they became very good friends,” said Bill. “Somewhere along the way, she became my Godmother.” Eventually, his family moved to another part of town, but his mother kept them connected to Aunt Hattie. Bill remembers visiting her after she moved to Sugar Hill, a wealthy part of town. About six months later, she passed away on October 26, 1952.

playing the role of a maid or cook in nearly 30 ﬁlms. Although she was criticized by the NAACP that she was perpetuating stereotypes, “She had a great comeback,” Bill noted. “'Everyone is complaining about my acting as a maid,'” Hattie said, “'but I would rather be making $700 a week, than $7 an hour.'” She was actually pulling in more than $3,000 a month in 1939.” Bill remembers that she started her career in Los Angeles on a local radio show called “The Optimistic Do-Nuts.” Her brother, Sam, also worked on the show, but it was not long before Hattie was the program's main attraction. His most vivid memories are when she returned to radio to star in the nationally broadcast “The Beulah Show.” “After eating dinner on Sunday afternoons, my family and me would listen to her radio show,” Bill said.

Bill's career focused on printing and data processing. During his first job with Budge & Co. Engravers, he was trained on the Heidelberg After her death, Bill was inspired to take press. He later worked at Rapid Blue Print her photo to a talented artist, who where he handled a lot of government contracts recreated Aunt Hattie's image into an oil which required a secret clearance. While portrait. “This portrait of Hattie is the most valuable thing I own,” Bill Hattie McDaniel Courtesy of the Academy of Motion Picture employed with First Interstate Bank and Ralph M. Parsons, he did work for major clients emphasized. The portrait hangs in his Arts and Sciences including, the Apollo Mission and Lockheed. home today, along with a black and white photo taken at the height of her career. Bill moved to Sun City Aliante in 2005. He plays table tennis every day. His motto is, “Treat people right, and do the best you can.” Aunt Hattie was really the singer, radio personality and actress who had a starring role in the cinema classic “Gone with the Wind,” an epic Thank you, Bill, for sharing your extraordinary memories with us. southern romance set during the hard times of the Civil War. The film was honored on February 29, 1940 with eight Oscars by the American Academy of Motion Pictures including Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, Cinematography, Art Direction, Film editing, and Actress categories. However, the most momentous award that night undoubtedly went to Hattie McDaniel for her portrayal of “Mammy,” a housemaid and former slave. McDaniel, who won the Best Supporting Actress Academy Award, was the first African American actress or actor ever to be honored with an Oscar. “Hattie was not permitted to attend the December 15, 1939 premiere of the film at the Lowe's Grand Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, because she was African American,” said Bill. “On hearing of this action, Clark Gable, then known as the 'King of Hollywood' threatened to boycott. Hattie, who appeared in two other movies with Gable, convinced him not to boycott. She attended the December 28th premiere in Hollywood.” Bill noted that Gable was not a racist, “When Gable learned of segregated signs on restrooms on the set, he called the Director, Victor Fleming, and demanded the signs be removed or Rhett Butler would quit.” During the 1930s, African American actors were generally limited to house servant roles, and Hattie apparently embraced this stereotype,

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MARCH 2021

HISTORICAL SPOTLIGHT

NATIVE AMERICANS RALLY FOR WORLD WAR ll - NAVAJO CODE TALKERS This month we recognize the extraordinary contributions of Native Americans to the Allied victory in World War ll, especially the battlefield communications of the Code Talkers. The Navajo C o d e Ta l k e r Program began in May 1942 with 20 Navajo Indians, who a t t e n d e d bootcamp and were later assigned to the Signal Field Battalion Training Center a t C a m p Pendleton. The first group had the auspicious task of creating the Navajo (l-R) Navajo Indian Code Talkers Peter Nahaidinae, Joseph Gatewood and Dictionary and Corporal Lloyd Oliver (National Archives, Department of Defense, numerous words Department of the Navy, US Marine Corps) for military terms. The code Compiled by Trish Williamson eventually contained approximately 450 In the Pacific, Marine Corps commanders words most frequently used by the military. were acutely aware of the Japanese ability to The dictionary and all code words were understand the English language.The committed to memory by each person during immediate need was to provide quick, training. Approximately 400 Navajos became accurate and secure voice transmissions for Code Talkers. An undetermined number of Marines on the battlefield. Navajo Indians served as Marines in the war. Officially the 382nd Platoon, U.S. Marine An unlikely answer came from an unlikely Corps, at boot camp, the group was referred to source. Philip Johnston, an engineer living in as “The Navajo School.” Los Angeles, who spent 24 years on a Navajo reservation, was fluent in the Navajo tongue. The first code talkers reported to Guadalcanal Johnston, who served in World War I, knew in August 1942, assigned to the First Marine the Germans were completely befuddled by Division, commanded by Major General the Choctaw Indians who used their native Alexander Vandegrift, who soon was asking tongue to transmit messages. He had the idea headquarters for 83 more Navajo just to of developing a secret code based on the handle encoding and decoding for his Navajo language. He believed using the division. A second group of volunteers went Navajo language was the answer because the through boot camp, then was assigned to the native language and its dialects are specific Code Talker program at Camp Pendleton, only to the United States. The Navajo which by August 1943 had trained nearly 200 language is unwritten, has complex syntax Navajos. and tonal qualities and is completely unintelligible to anyone who does not have In jungle combat, the stamina, ingenuity, extensive understanding and training in the scouting and tracking skill, and utter language. disregard for hardship stood the Navajo in Johnston arranged a test for Maj. Gen. Clayton B. Vogel, commanding general, Amphibious Corps, Pacific Fleet. They watched a demonstration on the use of the Navajo Indian language for secure voice and wire transmissions. As a result of the demonstration by four Navajo Indians, who sent and completely transcribed a message back into English, Vogel recommended the recruitment of 200 Navajos as communicators.

After Iwo Jima, the largest Marine battle in history, Maj. Howard Connor, signal officer, 5th Marine Division, said it best regarding the invaluable service provided by the Navajo Code Talkers: “Were it not for the Navajo Code, the Marines would have never taken Iwo Jima.” During the first 48 hours of this battle, Conner had six Navajo Code Talkers working around the clock. In that period, the Code Talkers sent and received more than 800 messages without error. It is estimated that fewer than 30 non-Navajos, none of them Japanese, understood the language at the outbreak of World War ll. Testing conducted under simulated combat conditions demonstrated that a Navajo could encode, transmit and decode a three-line message in English in 20 seconds. Coding machines of the time required 30 minutes to do the same job. The code was classified until 1968 when computer codes make it obsolete. The Navajo code was also used in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. In December 1971, President Richard Nixon presented the Code Talkers with a certificate of appreciation for the “patriotism, resourcefulness, and courage” in giving the Marine Corps its only unbreakable means of battlefield communication, saving thousands of American lives and perplexing the enemy to the very end. Several films have been make about the Navejo Code Talkers and their contributions to the war effort including, “Windtalkers” a 2002 American War film starring Nicholas Cage, Adam Beach, Peter Stormare, Noah Emmerick, Mark Ruffalo & Christian Slater.

good stead. Besides fluency in Navajo and English, candidates had to demonstrate that they were physically fit to serve as messengers in combat. Code Talkers served with all six Marine divisions in the Pacific and with Marine Raider and parachute units, earning lavish praise for their performance in the Solomons and the Marianas and on Peleliu and Iwo Jima.

Marine Private 1st Class Cecil G. Trosip of Oraibi, (National Archives, Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, US Marine Corps)

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FACTS ABOUT COVID-19 VACCINES Keep a Safe Distance to Slow the Spread FACT: COVID-19 vaccination will be an important tool to help stop the pandemic Wearing masks and social distancing help reduce your chance of being exposed to the virus or spreading it to others, but these measures are not enough. Vaccines will work with your immune system so it will be ready to ﬁght the virus if you are exposed. The combination of getting vaccinated and following CDC's recommendations to protect yourself and others will oﬀer the best protection from COVID-19. Stopping a pandemic requires using all the tools we have available. As experts learn more about how COVID-19 vaccination may help reduce spread of the disease in communities, CDC will continue to u p d a t e t h e recommendations to protect communities using the latest science.

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that re-infection with COVID-19 is possible, people may be advised to get a COVID-19 vaccine even if they have been sick with COVID19 before. At this time, experts do not know how long someone is protected from getting sick again after recovering from COVID-19. The immunity someone gains from having an infection, called natural immunity, varies from person to person. Some early evidence suggests natural immunity may not last very long. We will not know how long immunity produced by vaccination lasts until we have a vaccine and more data on how well it works.

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

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

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MARCH 2021

CHARTERED CLUBS BOOK CLUB

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The Book Club selection for March is The Great Inﬂuenza, by John M. Barry. Join us for a discussion at the Community Center at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, 2021. For a list of upcoming book selections, please visit our website at www.scaliante.com. For more information, please contact Jeannette Smith at 702-649-2468.

Are you interested in helping others? How about volunteering for a good cause or fundraising for a special charity here in the Las Vegas area? You may want to consider joining Seniors with Warm Hearts. They are a friendly, fun group of residents who do volunteer work and conduct drives to help support several charities here in town. Their mission statement reads as follows: “Seniors with Warm Hearts is a volunteer-based group of Sun City Aliante residents who dedicate their time and talents to many signiﬁcant and important causes in our Las Vegas community.”

CERAMICS CLUB With spring and Easter approaching, you may want to look at some of the items you can create at ceramics. Whether you have never tried ceramics before or you are a seasoned crafter, consider stopping by and starting a new creation. Since health guidelines are in place in the Community Center, you will have to make a reservation to participate. You can make a reservation by calling Jill Ernest at 702-954-6299. Club times are 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday and Saturday. All participants will be required to wear face masks. All seating will be 6 feet apart. Tables will be marked for seating. Reservations are on a first come, first served basis. Other procedures will be explained when you come to class. Ceramics Club members hope to see some new faces join them as well as more of our current members. New members are always welcome, and they have certified teachers ready to help you if needed. For any questions or more information regarding the club, please contact Jill Ernest at 702-954-6299 or Denise Simon at 914-907-6899.

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They plan to schedule their next meeting in April, when they will discuss their plans for the rest of the year and, hopefully, get back to what they love to do. They are always looking for “Warm Hearted Seniors” willing to volunteer to help when they can. They hope you will consider joining them at their next meeting to ﬁnd out more information, as they attempt to plan out their schedule for the upcoming months. The date for the April meeting will be in next month's article. In the meantime, if you are interested in more information about any of the organizations they support or about joining our group, please contact Carol Hoyt at 702-647-1289 or Karen Nutto at 201-787-9391.

SUN CITY ALIANTE SONGSTERS The Songsters are thankful that their members and many others here in Sun City Aliante are receiving the COVID vaccines! This means we can all soon start getting back to normal. There is much hope on the horizon for Songsters to start meeting again in September 2021 and preparing for a holiday concert! The Forget-Me-Knots contributed to fewer charities this year due to restrictions from COVID-19. They made as much, if not more. than they have in past years. So, they were able to give more to the various charities that did not have restrictions. This year, members were able to assist the Sun City Aliante Veterans Auxiliary with one of their charities, including The Sergeant Dixie Program, which is designed to help the homeless women veterans. Members were able to donate lap blankets, baby blankets and 100 hats. They plan to continue support for this program in the future. The Forget-Me-Knots Club meets every Monday (when the Community Center is open) from 1– 4 p.m. in the Social Hall. They welcome new members and are willing to teach knitting and crochet to those who would like to learn. Collette Stickney would like to acknowledge the Forget-Me-Knots club members for their tireless work in producing knitted and crocheted items for charity donations this year. If you have any questions, please contact Collette Stickney at acollette19@yahoo.com. Collette Stickney Chairperson

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Our individual Songsters have been busy keeping music and the arts alive in their lives during this pandemic. Our director, Lorraine Zanello, has already selected music for a possible 2021 holiday concert. One member has written a new song with beautiful lyrics. Another member is taking advantage of all the Zoom singing groups and lessons. Other members are continuing to play music on their instruments (guitar, drum and ukuleles) and some are continuing to sing alone or with a partner. Individual members have also supported musical performers here in Las Vegas and Broadway. Fond Memories… Songsters relax after 2018 Holiday Concert. Director Lorraine Zanello (r) is pictured with Judy Smith after their performance.

One of the most exciting updates is that Sing for Your Seniors, a nonproﬁt organization founded by Broadway actress and singer Jackie Vanderbeck. A friend of Songsters' member Judy Smith, she gave a private live concert of Broadway hits on Zoom for the Songsters in February! You can look forward to details of the concert in the April Breeze. The Songsters have been meeting on Zoom to continue to connect with their members. They will not present a spring concert, which is normally held in April. The Songsters are very hopeful that they will present a Holiday concert this December. We would love to have new Songster members join us! If you have any questions about the Songsters, please contact the director Lorraine Zanello at 702-460-9583.

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MARCH 2021

CHARTERED CLUBS VETERANS AUXILIARY

VETERANS CLUB OF SUN CITY ALIANTE Spring is in the air. I look forward to warmer days and the opportunity to get out for a walk in the sunshine. I hope you enjoyed our snow in January and had a fun Valentine's Day in February.

Happy St. Patrick's Day, Happy Passover, Happy Palm Sunday from the Veterans Auxiliary! The Auxiliary will shop for blanket material for lap blankets; so, the Auxiliary members can work on them throughout the year and take them to the Veterans at the VA Hospital in November or December. The Veterans Auxiliary will have nominations for oﬃcers at our next meeting on March 16. Members are still collecting coupons for our Veterans and their families proudly serving overseas. If you are interested in saving coupons, please cut and separate them (food, non-food, and pet). The coupons could be good even if they are expired up to six months. Please bring them to the Vista Room in the Sun City Aliante Community Center on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting on March 16. Stay safe and stay well. The Auxiliary meets every 3rd Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m. in the Sun City Vista Room. Co-Chairs Donna Lawhead, donnavegas10@gmail.com Lynda Towers, lynda1229@msn.com

ANNOUNCING Robin Sharp is the new contact for ladies' golf at the Aliante Golf Course. The ladies meet every Thursday at noon. This is a fun way to meet other lady golfers in our community. After playing nine holes, players meet at the Grille (Aliante Golf Course Restaurant) for drinks and laughter. If you wish to join the group on Thursdays, please send a text on Mondays to Robin Sharp at 303 641-2107.

Food Assistance for Clark County Residents Impacted by COVID-19 A Community Food Assistance Program for eligible Clark County residents is provided by the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas (CALV) in partnership with The Just One Project. Each order contains approximately 40 pounds of assorted, essential food items (starch, protein, fruits, vegetables, etc.). Orders are processed and handled by the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas. PICK-UP ORDERS: All contactless pick-up orders must be picked up at the CALV Campus located at 710 W Lake Mead Blvd, North Las Vegas, Nevada, 89030 DELIVERY ORDERS: Please note home delivery is available and highly encouraged for qualifying residents. Residents who qualify include, but are not limited to, senior citizens, people with disabilities, people with underlying health conditions, people diagnosed with COVID-19, and/or people caring for a person diagnosed with COVID-19. Please call 702-227-8842 for eligibility and immediate assistance.

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At this month's Veterans Club meeting on March 16 (6 pm in the Vista Room), the attending membership will vote for the elected board (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer) to lead our club, April 2021 – March 2022. I look forward to seeing you there. Following our meeting in January, a few of us visited Jim Parker at his home to present him with the larger flag for his shadow box. Richard Lawhead, Sy and Lois Nielson, and Gary and Wanda Tacey refolded the flag to a nice tight triangle and placed it in the shadow box that was presented to him for Jim Parker Day, in September 2019. We had a nice visit with Jim (now almost 99) and enjoyed his stories. I encourage you to pay him a visit (with mask and appropriate distancing) and maybe ask him to show you some photos of planes he has flown. Richard Lawhead took a few photos of our visit and flag folding activity. I want to thank our Community Center staff and the North Las Vegas Fire Department EMTs and Paramedics who provided the COVID-19 vaccine immunizations and subsequent scheduled days for the 2nd dose. It was very well organized and a smooth process. I encourage everyone still needing the vaccine to schedule an appointment at the next opportunity. Check out the Veterans Wall of Remembrance next to the computer/library room, as well as the Community Wall of Remembrance across the hall. Just a reminder that you can support the flags that the Veterans Club puts up in our community to commemorate flag flying days, by participating in the Adopt-a-Flag Program (contact David Hollander, david_hollander2003@yahoo.com). I encourage you to take the opportunity to pause and reflect in the Veterans Memorial Garden. You can still purchase an Engraved Brick if you wish (contact Sy Nielson, synlo@yahoo.com). I hope you and your family are well and send good wishes to our military and their families at home and abroad to be safe and well. As we are still coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, remember to wear a mask, practice social distancing in public, wash your hands, eat well, sleep well, stay active and take care of yourself. Wanda Tacey Chair, Veterans Club of SCAL

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CHARTERED CLUBS

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Chartered Clubs,

as outlined in the “Sun City Aliante Club Guidelines,” are Board-recognized and open to all Sun City Aliante residents. ese clubs are sanctioned strictly for the members of this Association with no exceptions, unless a club invites guest speakers, instructors, etc. A household guest will be allowed to participate at club activities, in compliance with required guest policies and fees. All club members should be familiar with these guidelines set forth by the Board, as well as their individual club bylaws and/or policies and procedures. If you have questions regarding your club charter, feel free to call Lifestyle Director, Debbie Kent, at 702-638-5061.

Afternoon Games. Meets Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Contact Jo Cox at 702-646-3467 and xnnaj@aol.com

Aliante’s Classy Chefs. Meets 1st Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Contact classychefs@yahoo.com or Amy Redd at 501-773-5201.

American Mah Jongg. Meets

Hand and Foot. Meets Tuesdays from

1- 4 p.m. This game is similar to Canasta. Contact Angie Bidell at 702-639-2365 and ambidell@aol. com. or Hjordy Wagner at 715-529-9728 and hwizwag@gmail.com.

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

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

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

Art/Class Workshop. Meets Tuesdays at

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

10 a.m. followed by Art Workshop at noon. Contact Karen Franklin at 702-633-4833 and jlfra100@juno.com or Denise Simon at 914-904-6899 and simond2571@gmail.com.

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

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

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

Mexican Train Dominoes. Meets

Pan. Meets on Mondays at 6 – 8:30 p.m. and

Fridays at 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. For more information contact Renée Snodgrass at 818-807-3369 or 702-458-0013 or reneesnodgrass@cox.net

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

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

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

Ceramics. Meets Wednesdays and

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

Bunco. Meets the 2nd Thursday from

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

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

Club DIAL (Dance in a Line). Beginners lessons oﬀered Mondays at 6:30 p.m. The Club meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Classes and meetings in the Fitness Studio.

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

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

Forget-Me-Knots. Needlework, knitting, crochet and jewelry making. Meets Mondays from 1-4 p.m. Contact Collette Stickney at 702-399-2647 and acollette19@yahoo.com or Madeline Shapiro at 702-399-5347 and shapiromr@yahoo.com.

Glass Crafters. Meets the ﬁrst and

third Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Contact Jill Ramsey at 702-642-8716 and cpigs@aol.com.

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

Poker. Meets Wednesdays and Fridays at 4 p.m. Contact Ralph Punzi at 702-839-9898 and ralphp629@yahoo.com or Qung Go at 630665-9802 and qungwgo@gmail.com . Silver Needles and Threads. Quilting. Meets Tuesdays and

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

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

Table Tennis. Meets Monday through

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

Technology Club. Meets the ﬁrst Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Vista Ballroom. Contact Wayne Headrick at 702-823-2627 and wayne@headrick.us.

Tennis. Meets daily for Open Play. Start

time is 7 a.m. M-S. The Weather may aﬀect start times. Contact Larry Rothstein at 702-649-8766 and lilandlar@aol.com

Veterans of Sun City. Meets the 3rd

Tuesday at 7 p.m. Contact David Hollander at 702-480-7668 and David_hollander2003@ yahoo.com. The Veterans Auxiliary meets the 3rd Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Vista Room. Contact Co-Chair Donna Lawhead at 360-4400704 and Donnavegas10@gmail.com or Lynda Towers at 505-412-2307 and Lynda1229@msn.com. The following Special Interest Groups are Board-recognized and may schedule meetings in advance. Please check the calendar.

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

Bowling.

Meets 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 birthdays. Other activities, such as games nights, have been scheduled. We are always open to suggestions. Contact Mady Shapiro at 702-399-5347 and shapiromr@yahoo.com. Horseshoes. Meets Saturdays at 8 a.m. (summer), and 9 a.m. (fall/winter). Contact Jack Witt at 702-642-6282 or Deena Gaither at 630-341-0994.

Ladies’ Golf. Meets Thursdays at Aliante Golf Course. Text Contact Robin Sharp at 303-641-2107 on Mondays to sign-up for Thursday play.

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

Sun City Aliante Songsters. Meets

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

Spades. Meets Mondays at 6 p.m. Contact

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

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

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

Sun City Aliante Steppers. Meets

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

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

Ukulele Strummers. Meets Sundays in Craft Room 2. Beginners 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Advanced Beginners 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Contact Kevin Smith at 916-847-7422 and KHSNLV@gmail.com 45

OPEN ACCESS COLONOSCOPY PROGRAM Open-Access Colonoscopy Program Makes Screening Easier March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. While that's not particularly glamorous, knowing something about colorectal cancer – such as its symptoms and how to get tested – could save your life, especially if you're over 50. And now you can get a colonoscopy easier and quicker than ever with Intermountain Healthcare's Open-Access Colonoscopy program.

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can get a life-saving colonoscopy much sooner with Intermountain Healthcare's Open-Access Colonoscopy program. This program is used by more than 70 percent of GI practices nationwide and it's the simplest and quickest manner possible. Caregivers at the following Intermountain Healthcare clinics have been trained to help you take advantage of this new program: • Boulder Crossing • Burnham Springs • Green Valley • Henderson • Nellis • Parkway • Durango Hills • North Rainbow • West Craig • Desert Heights • Buﬀalo • Ft. Apache • Maryland Parkway • Siena Rose • Spring Valley • Sunridge Heights • Tenaya • Cornerstone • Galleria In the coming months, we will expand this new program to more clinics, including our myGeneration Clinics.

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