MAY 2022
ASSOCIATION NEWS
MEET THE NEW MEMBERS OF OUR MAINTENANCE STAFF Francisco Cheves Amaya moved from El Salvador to Las Vegas in 1980. He quickly adjusted to his new environment where he gained a wealth of experience. He started at the Circus Circus Hotel & Casino as a bus boy and rapidly advanced to become a cook. For 35 years, he cooked in many other casinos on and off The Strip, including The Dunes, Bourbon Street and Sam's Town. “I am so proud I went to culinary school. I can cook everything including, Italian, Chinese, New Orleans style, whatever you want,” Francesco said. He left the casinos to join the Sunrise Hospital, and later, University Medical Center (UMC), as a cook and worked for the last 30 years until he retired. He met his wife, Maybelline, who hails from the Philippines, when she worked as a nurse at UMC. They have been married 40 years. It wasn't long after he retired, when Francesco decided to look for a part-time job close to home. Coincidentally, his longtime friend, Jose Vargas, who was already on our Maintenance Team, suggested he apply for a part-time position at Sun City Aliante… and the rest is history. “I was bored, when I had the opportunity to work part-time, three to five days a week sometimes, I accepted,” said Francisco. “I have only been working six months and I have a lot of friends. It is like having a family working here. I like to speak with the residents. I really feel-good working here.”
Nathaniel Griffin, also called Nate, moved to Las Vegas nine years ago from San Bernardino, California in search of new opportunities. After he graduated from San Bernardino High School, he attended San Bernadino College, where he studied 12 different trades including engineering, technology, automobile, janitorial and more. He had a career in janitorial maintenance for 24 years before he joined Sun City Aliante. “I am so glad I came here; I have been welcomed since day one,” said Nathaniel. “I like working with the staff and our residents. It is a very welcoming environment, just like being part of family. “ We were very lucky to get Nathaniel. “I had a job interview with ABM,” Nathaniel said. “Then Juan called me the day I was hired to start at ABM. He offered me the job with First Service. In the end, I chose to accept Juan's offer. I am so glad I picked Sun City Aliante. It is a great place to work and live.” Nathaniel said he is very glad he moved to Las Vegas for a lot of reasons. “I have enjoyed accomplishments in investing in property and teaching my siblings to be independent and work hard. It was a big change coming to Las Vegas versus California. Las Vegas is a great location for me. “ In his free time, he really enjoys being with family. “I am really a homebody, and I love it. My free time is spent with my grandchildren, nieces and nephews. I came from a family of 14 with seven boys and seven girls. I am happy that some of my family members have followed me to Las Vegas.”
~Special Invitation~
Sun City Aliante New Residents Welcome - Thursday, May 19, 2022 • • • •
New residents, who closed on their properties in the Sun City Aliante community before April 2022, are invited to attend a New Resident Welcome in the Vista Room. An invitation will be mailed directly to your home address. Please RSVP by May 15. Call the Front Desk at 702-638-5000. This is a great opportunity to meet your Board of Directors and staff and learn about the many programs, services, clubs, activities, shows and excursions available to you. The Songsters ATMs, the Steppers and Ukulele Strummers will provide entertainment. Light refreshments and door prizes will be available.
Chartered Club & Special Interest Group Open House •
Immediately following the New Resident Welcome, the Lifestyle Department will host the Chartered Club and Special Interest Group Open House.
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Representatives of the Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Groups will be in various areas of the Community Center to greet you.
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This is a great opportunity to learn first-hand about the 40 plus Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Groups and to sign up for those that may interest you.
To New Sun City Aliante Residents Kenneth and Elizabeth Feucht | Daniel Bell and Diana Meier | Gary and Drucie Yerkes | Christopher and Dorothy David | Rodgers Allison | Ciel Snowden | Fred Walker | Roy and Marilyn Hiroto | Grayce James | Ida Cathie Rhames NEW RESIDENTS MUST REGISTER AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICE If you are a new resident or have moved to another home within the community, please contact Customer Service Coordinator Carol Garbarino to schedule a registration appointment. All new Sun City Aliante residents (homeowners and renters) are required to register with Carol Garbarino in the Customer Service Office at the Community Center. At the same time, you can obtain a Membership Card which is required to access all activities in the Community Center. You can contact Carol at 702-638-5023 or cgarbarino@suncityaliante.us Thank you in Advance - The Compliance and Customer Service Office
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