The December 2025 edition of the Breeze Magazine by Sun City Aliante

Meet New Board Member Lisa Kittredge.

Happy Holidays

COMING EVENTS

We have an exciting line up of events to bring neighbors together and build community connection during the holidays. Look forward to the Christmas Tree Lighting, Holiday Golf Cart Show, Festival of Lights, and Skechers Shoe Sale in the Community Center. We are also featuring educational seminars, such as, annual Medicare Open Enrollment, How to Avoid Fire Hazards, and Lunch with Commissioner Kirkpatrick.

NEW FEATURES

North & South Poles Crossword Puzzle, Pet Paw Prints, & Job Seekers Corner.

WE ARE ENTERTAINMENT

Looking for amazing events in and around town? We offer exciting off- site events including Enchant, the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, the Nutcracker, the Sinatra Experience, Henderson Silver Knights, the Vegas Golden Knights and more.

Sun City Aliante C ommunity Association

7394 Aliante Parkway

N. Las Vegas, Nevada 89084 www.suncityaliante.org

Customer Ser vice Oﬃce Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

C ommunity Center

702-638-5065

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

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

C ommunity Association General Manager

Tracey Saunders -702-638-5007 gm@suncityaliante.us

C ommunity Association Assistant General Manager

Daniel Massella - 702-638-5006 assistantmanager@suncityaliante.us

Lifestyle Director

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

Lifestyle C ommunic ations Manager

Trish Williamson – 702-429-1623 twilliamson@suncityaliante.us

Lifestyle Dep artment Oﬃce Manager

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

Customer Ser vice C oordinator

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

Facilities Manager

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

Board of Directors

Pegg y Detaranto, President Kathy Martin, Vice-President Joe Caggiano, Secretar y Ed Ernest, Treasurer

Mark Benz, Director Ed Sloman, Director Lisa Kittredge, Director

Aliante Master Association Info 702-638-7770

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Publisher & Editor-in Chief Trish Williamson-702-429-1623 twilliamson@suncityaliante.us

Managing Editor

Debbie Kent

MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT PEGGY DETARANTO

CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Welcome December!

As we welcome in December, be sure to stop by the community center to enjoy the holiday decorations. It's hard to believe Thanksgiving was just a few days ago—I ﬁnd myself asking again, “Where did the year go?”

The winter solstice arrives on December 21st. Though it's the shortest day of the year, I always ﬁnd comfort knowing that, from then on, each day grows a little longer

Here at Sun City, there's no shortage of holiday spirit! Be sure to join in on the Christmas Tree Lighting and Festival of Lights I'm especially looking forward to the creative “gingerbread” houses assembled by our clubs and activity groups—perfectly ﬁtting since December 12th is Gingerbread House Day!

A more notable day this month is December 10th—Nobel Prize Day This date marks the passing of Alfred Nobel, whose will established the original ﬁve Nobel Prizes to honor those who serve humanity. The ﬁrst awards were presented in 1901, and today, 124 years later, six prizes continue the tradition—recognizing excellence in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, peace, and economics.

December also brings many meaningful celebrations: Hanukkah, an eight-day commemoration of the miracle of the oil; Kwanzaa, a seven-day celebration of community and the seven guiding principles; and Christmas, celebrating the birth of Jesus. Of course, we'll wrap up the month with New Year's Eve—also known as National Champagne Day!

On the lighter side, we have Sock Day, Tie Day, and Ugly Sweater Day I suspect socks and ties earned their days in December because they're such popular stocking stuﬀers! Christmas sweaters ﬁrst appeared in the 1950s, became increasingly bold in the 1980s, and by the early 2000s inspired the now-classic “ugly sweater party.” I, for one, am just waiting for the cold weather to make them truly useful!

Between all the festivities, errands, shopping, and baking, remember to take time for yourself. Wind down with a ﬁtness class, a visit to the gym or pool, or even a few quiet minutes of meditation (yes, even in front of the TV!). It's okay to say no and not over-schedule yourself. When you're out celebrating, savor the time with friends and family, and enjoy the holiday treats—in moderation, of course. These days will be over before you know it, so make the most of each moment.

Season's greetings to all, as we say goodbye to fall, may your days be ﬁlled with brightness and goodwill.

Margaret (Peggy) Detaranto

Sun City Aliante

HOA President

Sun City Aliante CAI Awards

Sun City Aliante, one of most sought-after 55+ communities in the Las Vegas Valley, has been named the Outstanding Large Association in Southern Nevada by the Community Associations Institute (CAI) six times since its transition from developer to owner control.

BOD NOTICE BOARD MESSAGE

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 (OPEN TO HOMEOWNERS)

BOARD MEETING NOTICE

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Wednesday, Januar y 14, 2026

Wednesday, Februar y 11, 2026

BOD EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE

BOD EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE (Closed to Homeowners)

All Executive Sessions will begin one hour prior to the Board Meeting

The Oﬃcers

Ernest, Treasurer; and Lisa Kittredge, Director Congratulations to our Board.

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, non-infringement, 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.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

December is one of my favorite months of the year The magic of the holidays ﬁlls my mind with memories of loved ones and

twinkling lights, and get togethers with family and friends.

festive holidays in the month to enjoy! In 2

“Festival of Lights,” runs from Dec. 14 to Dec. 22, bringing warmth and joy in the heart of winter. Kwanzaa, a celebration of African American culture, kicks oﬀ on Dec. 26, with seven days honoring family, community and heritage.

Of course, holiday celebrations takes center stage, with joyful gatherings, delicious feasts, gift-giving and a spirit of love and gratitude.

Then there's Saint Nicholas Day on Dec. 6, a festive day honoring the legendary saint known for his generosity and kindness, which inspired many of the beloved holiday traditions we enjoy today

We have two days which recognize those who serve or have served our country National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day takes place on December 7. It commemorates the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. It also honors eﬀorts made in the Paciﬁc War (WWII) that followed the attacks.

On December 13, we celebrate the 389TH birthday of the U.S. National Guard, and honor the ﬁrst militia

Massachusetts Court on Dec. 13, 1636. The Guard is comprised of citizen-soldiers who volunteer to help their country when they are called. There are two branches in the Guard, Army and Air, and every state has both.

December 21 marks

the shortest day of t h e d a y , w i n t e r solstice Some people celebrate this day with traditions like lighting c a n d l e s , b u r n i n g a Yule log, and having feasts and celebration at ancient sites such as S t o n e h e n g e o r Newgrange.

And of course, New Year's Eve on Dec. 31 is a time for sparkling ﬁreworks and joyful parades to welcome the coming year.

I would like to close with some fun facts about the holidays:

• One-third of the 20 highest grossing movies were released during the Christmas season, proving that going to the movies after opening gifts is a popular tradition.

• Toys for Tots was founded in L.A. 5,000 toys were collected during the ﬁrst drive in 1947. A handmade doll was the ﬁrst donation. Continue on page 8

and Directors of the 2025-2026 Sun City Aliante Board of Directors are pictured above. From (l-r) are Mark Benz, Director; Kathy Martin, Vice President; Ed Sloman, Director; Joe Caggiano; Secretary; Peggy Detaranto, President; Ed

Ed Sloman

GENERAL MANAGER

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Dear Residents:

First, I would like to extend congratulations and welcome Lisa Kitteridge to the Sun City A l i a n t e B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s A t t h e O p e n

Session of the November 12, 2025, Board Meeting, she was appointed by the Board to ﬁll the vacant position. She will serve on the Board for the remainder of the term ending in May 2026.

The holiday spirit is in the air! This is a perfect time to remind you of some exciting events and activities that are planned for December. We hope you have registered for our holiday celebrations ~ The Christmas Tree Lighting on December 5 and the Festival of Lights on December 15 in the Vista Room of the Community Center. Both of these events offer the opportunity to celebrate the holiday with friends, meet new ones, and reflect on the significance of the season.

I really love walking through the Community Center during this time of the year to take in all the beautiful holiday décor on display throughout the building. Thanks so much to Lifestyle Director, Debbie Kent, and our “Resident Elves” who put their decorating talents to work to bring the holiday season to life.

Also, thank you to Breeze Editor, Trish Williamson, for working with everyone, such as Manag

ee members throughout the year to ensure that their messages are received and the Breeze remains fresh and exciting.

A special thank you to our Board President, Peggy Detartanto, and all the members of the Board of Directors It has been a pleasure to collaborate with them over the past months to chart a course for the future o f o u r a w e s o m e c o m m u n i t y Yo u m a y n o t r e a

z e h o w c l

l y Management and the Board work together to accomplish our mutual goal of ensuring everything we do enhances the quality of life and home values of Sun City Aliante residents.

We have accomplished many things together. I would like to address a few of this year's highlights below.

• Dehumidiﬁer installed

• Full pool/paint renovation that included ceiling/pool replaster, code upgrades, new sauna heater, pool storage & furniture

• Major repair on the Fountain/now operational

• Pickleball resurface

• Mission & Vision statement wall-mounted

• Streamline email blast/cut out 4 separate emails, combining them into one email with four link boxes based on interest

• Restructured committee and club set up, tear down based on the number of people attending. (appropriate room selection, shutting down unused rooms)

• Pickleball bathroom remodel

• Pool tables resurfaced

• New Veterans' monument

• Creation of puzzle table area

• Increased Community Center membership growth

• Expanded The Breeze magazine to 52 to 60 pages/added new content & advertisers

• Smith's Immunization clinics oﬀered to residents in September and

October

• Established a Caregiver's Support Group working the Alzheimer's Association and the Cleveland Clinic

• Reorganized the format of Coﬀee with the Board

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

Wishing you a very Happy Holiday Season!

Tracey

Saunders General Manager, Sun City Aliante

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY

Sun City Aliante Board Meeting Summary

Below is a summary of action taken at the October 8, 2025, Board meeting:

Unﬁnished Business:

A. The motion to approve the $2,028 donation to the CAI Buck-A-Door Program failed.

New Business:

A. The Board approved to appoint Ray Packowski to the ARC Committee.

B. The Board approved to appoint Richard Payson to the ARC Committee.

C. The Board approved to appoint Jannet Benz to the Property & Grounds Committee.

D. The Board tabled the proposal from ANAX for $8,740.05 to replace ﬁve (5) computers.

E. The Board approved expanding the Breeze Magazine from 52 to 60 pages for an increase of $1,584.00 per month.

F. The Board approved to appoint Lisa Kittredge to the Board of Directors as a Director

G. The Board opened the sealed bids and tabled until the December 2025 Board meeting and referred the bids back to the Ad Hoc Committee and Finance Committee for review

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

continued from page 6

I would like to close with some fun facts about the holidays:

• One-third of the 20 highest grossing movies were released during the Christmas season, proving that going to the movies after opening gifts is a popular tradition.

• Toys for Tots was founded in L.A. 5,000 toys were collected during the ﬁrst drive in 1947. A handmade doll was the ﬁrst donation.

• Franklin Pierce was the ﬁrst President who put up an oﬃcial White House Christmas tree.

• The ﬁrst Salvation Army collection kettle took place in San Francisco's Oakland Ferry at the foot of Market St. It was a large crab pot with a sign that read “Keep The Pot Boiling.”

• Jingle Bells was originally a song about Thanksgiving in 1857. It was also the ﬁrst song ever played in space by astronauts, Walter Schirra Jr and Thomas Staﬀord.

• The Charles W Howard Santa Claus School in Midland, MI hosts 130 Santas each year where they gather and learn about the history of St. Nick, popular toys and Santa etiquette.

• The Ancient Greeks considered the mistletoe an aphrodisiac, which is probably why kissing under the mistletoe will bring you luck in your love life.

(Source: https

https://www.rd.com/article/december-holidays/)

Wishing you an awesome holiday season with family and friends!

Ed Sloman Director, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors

GOTHIC L ANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE REPORT

The maintenance performed in October 2025 includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Week 1: Community Center service - Weed removal and trash pick-up, followed by selective trimming by the water fountain.

• Every day, per schedule, the crew spends 1.5 hours at the Community Center

• Weeds were hand-pulled along the Community Center front and back, as well as the Bocce Ball Court and around the Sun City Water Fountain. Also, the Tennis Court and Bocce Court were blown out.

• Trash pickup, weed removal and selective trimming were done, following the Sun City Aliante rotation schedule.

• Week 3: Selective trimming and full blow out clean up at the ﬁre exit oﬀ of Aliante Pkwy

• Week 4:Selective trimming and blow out of parking lot islands.

• The bee hive on Broadwing and Aliante Pkwy has been removed.

• The turf area at Widewing Park is being mowed weekly to the height of 2.5.”

• Irrigations timers were watering 3 days a week as per Southern Nevada Water Authority Mandate

• All work was performed in accordance with accepted horticultural practices.

BOARD MESSAGE

MEET LISA KITTREDGE – NEW SUN CITY ALIANTE BOARD DIRECTOR

Editor's Note: Congratulations to Lisa Kittredge, our newest member of the Board of Directors who was appointed by the Board to ﬁll the open seat. After the resignation of a Board member, the Board accepted applications for the open seat. Lisa Kittredge's appointment was announced at the November 12, 2025 Board Meeting. Please read her biography below and welcome her when you meet her in the Community Center or out and about in the neighborhood.

"I began my public-service career in 1975 w

Department as a patrol officer Over the years I served as a field training officer, investigator, a

undercover assignments. After relocating to Maine, I completed my college degree (on what I like to call the "30-year plan"), taught in a high-school alternative education program, and later earned my social-work license. I then worked in Child Protective Services for the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.

"My commitment to supporting children and families extended outside of work as well. While living in California, my family and I provided emergency foster care, and after moving to Maine we continued as longterm foster parents for teenagers. These experiences shaped my belief in listening, empathy, and informed decision-making.

"When the birth of our middle grandson coincided with retirement, we moved to Arizona to help provide his day-to-day care. Nearly a decade later, our son accepted a great opportunity in Las Vegas, and we decided to follow-joining him and our daughter who was already here. I'll admit I wasn't enthusiastic about the move at ﬁrst, but everything changed once I became involved in Glass Crafters, then Ceramics, and eventually the Ukulele group. The people I met became friends, and this community quickly became home.

"Serving on the Board wasn't something I originally aspired to, but when the vacancy arose, I saw it as an opportunity to give back to the place that has given so much to me.

"I believe I bring a thoughtful, collaborative approach to Board work. I listen first-to understand, to gather information, and to build trust. I believe in sharing information openly as we search for the best solutions together. I have a working knowledge of Nevada law and our governing documents, and I rely on those materials to guide any decision I help make. I recognize the Board's responsibility to ensure financial stability, maintain efficient services and amenities, and support homeowner satisfaction. Above all, I hope to communicate with residents in a respectful, appreciative, and transparent way as we work through the sometimes difficult decisions required to keep our community strong."

LIFESTYLE NEWS

Dear Residents,

• And what a year it was! 2025 in Sun City Aliante has been a whirlwind of fun, friendship, and more events than any reasonable human could ﬁt on a calendar.

• If you made a new friend — congratulations, you have oﬃcially upgraded your social circle.

• If you attended one of the 110+ Lifestyle Department events know that you have created lifelong memories.

• If you went to a Lunch n' Learn — you got smarter and fed, which is winning at life.

• If you stayed true to your New Year's resolution and used our stellar Fitness Programs — we admire your discipline (and quietly envy your stamina).

• And if you joined one of the 44+ Chartered Clubs or Special Interest Groups — your social life is now oﬃcially more exciting than your grandkids think it is.

When you look back, 2025 was one of the best years yet, ﬁlled with laughter, learning, and spending time with the extraordinary team who make our Community Center feel at home.

So go ahead: kick back, enjoy the holidays, eat the cookies, and remember how lucky you are to live in this award-winning neighborhood full of some of the nicest people on Earth.

Reﬂections November Events:

• 1 – UNLV Rebels host University of New Mexico Lobos Football Game Allegiant Stadium – Special Discount for SCAL Residents

• 3 – Allegiant Stadium VIP Tour - Allegiant Stadium – Special Discount for SCAL Residents

• 8 – Free Shredding – Community Center Parking Lot

• 13 – Sphere: The Wizard of Oz

• 19 – Movie: Formula One – Brad Pitt – Vista Room

• 21 – Human Nature Performance – South Point Hotel & Casino –Special Discount for SCAL Residents

• 22 – Holiday Decorations Installed Community Center –Volunteers Needed!

Upcoming December Events:

• 3 – Enchant Christmas Light Maze - Las Vegas Ball Park

• 5 – Christmas Tree Lighting - Community Center

• 8 - Vitalant Blood Drive – Community Center

• 9 – Bellagio Conservatory Day on the Strip

• 10 – A Christmas Carol – Summerlin Theater

• 13 – Golf Cart Show – Community Center

• 15 – Festival of Lights - Community Center

• 17 – Nutcracker Ballet – The Smith Center

• 19 – Skechers On-Site Shoe Sale Community Center

• 31 – Frank Sinatra Experience – Day Show New Year's Eve –South Point Hotel & Casino

Upcoming January Events:

• 3 – Henderson Silver Knights – Veterans Appreciation Night –(Suites) - Lee's Family Forum

• 9 – Music Bingo – Vista Room

• 31 – Vegas Golden Knights vs Seattle Kraken – T-Mobile Arena

Season's Greetings to you all!

Debbie Kent – Lifestyle Director

FROM THE DESK OF THE AGM

STILL WRITING CHECK? MAYBE, IT'S TIME TO CLICKPAY!

Hello, Sun City Aliante Residents,

Let's be honest—writing and mailing checks every quarter feels a little outdated. Between ﬁnding stamps, addressing envelopes, and hoping your payment makes it on time, it's more hassle than it needs to be. If you're still paying your Sun City Aliante assessments by check, now's a great time to switch to ClickPay—a faster, easier, and more secure way to pay!

With ClickPay, you can make y

paper, postage, or waiting. You can use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover (debit or credit), but please note there's a 2.95% processing fee for card payments.

If you prefer to pay directly from your bank account, eCheck is the way to go! A one-time eCheck payment may include a fee of up to $3.00, but if you set up recurring eCheck payments, there's no fee at all—making it the most convenient and cost-eﬀective way to pay your assessments.

Payments made via eCheck are processed within 24 hours when submitted before 4:00 p.m., excluding weekends and holidays. Remember, Sun City Aliante assessments are due quarterly—in January, April, July, and October Payments received on or after the 15th of those months will incur a $10 late fee, so setting up recurring payments is a great way to stay current automatically

Getting started is easy! Visit www.clickpay.com/custom/fsr/login.html and create your account using your email address, a password, and your account number (found on your payment coupon—it begins with SCAL). Make sure the last name you enter matches exactly as it appears on your coupon book.

Once your account is set up, you can manage multiple properties under one login and choose diﬀerent payment methods for each. Just remember to deselect the option to automatically make ﬁne payments if that appears on your account.

Don't have access to a computer? You can call 1-888-354-0135 to receive help setting up your account or making payments by phone.

And if you'd like some one-on-one help, I'm happy to assist! Simply email me at assistantmanager@suncityaliante.us to schedule an appointment.

So if you're still pulling out that checkbook every few months, maybe it's time to give ClickPay a try It's quick, safe, and the easiest way to make sure your quarterly assessments are paid on time—no stamps required!

Go digital, skip the checkbook, and enjoy the convenience of ClickPay today!

Best regards,

Daniel Massella Assistant General Manager Sun City Aliante Community Association

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Hello Residents,

It's hard to believe it's the end of a very busy year 2025. I am excited to announce that the Sun City Aliante Board of Directors has approved expanding The Breeze from 52 to 60 pages beginning with the January issue. We will move our inserts into the magazine, and we will have extra pages for additional advertising and new features. In the end, this will save staﬀ time and labor and eliminate in-house printing expenses.

In celebration of the season, Centennial Hills Hospital will host an End of the Year Holiday Recap-Trivia Lunch 'n Learn, complete with a door prize to the lucky winner, on December 9 at 11 a.m. Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick is back again to serve up an awesome holiday lunch on December 18 beginning at 11:30 a.m

Alzheimer's Association, for bringing fabulous educational seminars and leading our Caregiver's Support Group this year. Also, for agreeing to expand the Support Group to two days a month in 2026.

I feel extremely blessed to work in this incredible community with its amazing residents for the past 14 years. We have an awesome Lifestyle Team led by Lifestyle Director, Debbie Kent, who works tirelessly to successfully host ﬁrst-class events for the enjoyment of our residents. Debbie, thank you for your inspiration and friendship.

I truly appreciate the many contributions of Oﬃce Manager, Lori Daniels, including her assistance with The Breeze and advertisers, seminars, keeping track of advertising revenues, and much more. Many thanks to Elaine Goddard for helping update advertisers on their presentations and maintaining the website calendar A special thanks to Angie Stepp and Kotch Bergman for making those reminder calls to residents.

In addition, I want to thank and recognize every Lifestyle team member for their support and friendship, especially during the past year with seminars and other events, including Fran Klein, Shirley Spivey, and Jan Davis

Kudos to Juan Macias and his Maintenance Team for all they do and keep doing every day to make all of our activities, special events, seminars, shot clinics and more run so smoothly. Thank you to our Administrative Team, Assistant Manager Dan Massella and Customer Service Coordinator Carol Garbarino, for their assistance throughout the year

I am grateful to the members of the Communications Committee: Board Liaison, Mark Benz; Chair, Dan Lies; Vice-Chair, Lynda Towers; Wayne Headrick; Joe Caggiano; Judy Sawitski, who are always ready to assist me with any challenge: the website, Advertiser's Meet 'n' Greets, Health Fairs and more. We have one vacant seat on the Committee; so, we look forward to welcoming a new member in the coming year.

I would be remiss if I did not thank Dawn and Tony Ferreria, who have designed The Breeze magazine for several years and continue to make it an awesome, ﬁrst-class publication. I want to express my appreciation to Toni Stuart, Hjordy Wanger, Amy Redd and Judy Sawitski who are always willing to assist me with seminars and advertiser events. Thanks for never saying no!

I feel blessed to work for General Manager, Tracey Saunders, who is truly an amazing leader Finally I want to thank our awesome Board of Directors, led by Peggy Detaranto, for their leadership and support and letting me do what I do best!

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

Wishing you an amazing Holiday Season and a New Year ﬁlled with joy and good health!

Trish Williamson Editor, The Breeze

COUNCILMAN RICHARD CHERCHIO

Welcome to December all of our Sun City Aliante residents!

The holiday season is here! I want to thank everyone for your involvement and feedback; it is what makes our Sun City Aliante community so special and welcoming.

As I have mentioned before, the North Las Vegas Mayor and City Council have made the investment in community safety a key goal in the City's newly adopted Strategic Plan 2025-2030. Please click on the link to see the details.

We recently celebrated 11th year anniversary of our Military Veterans and First Responders Appreciation Day at Craig Ranch Park. It was again a successful event which recognized their continued and past service to our residents and country Laura Colman and I were privileged to be recognized as the cofounders of Veterans and First Responders celebration event.

I was honored to celebrate with our military heroes in the Downtown Las Vegas Veterans Day Parade. According to CNN, this parade, is the second largest in the United States and the largest West of the Mississippi. It was a privilege to join my colleagues on the City Council and City staff at this year's Veterans Day Parade on Nov.11, hosted by the Veterans Action Group. The parade featured two spectacular flyovers, a host of veterans organizations, marching bands and community groups. It was a powerful reminder of the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who served our country To all the incredible veterans who have served or continue to se

bravery, dedication and continue contributions to our nation and our city

As we move into the holidays, I encourage you to keep an eye out for all of the fun, family-friendly events the City of North Las Vegas has planned including our annual, free Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony event on December 4 at Liberty Park in front of City Hall, enjoy hot cocoa, music, and ornament making at the annual event. You can keep up-to-date on all of the events with our online calendar at https://tinyurl.com/cnlvcalendar

I also look forward to seeing you at the upcoming Sun City Aliante Holiday events including the Christmas Tree Lighting on December 5 and the Festival of the Lights on December 15 at Sun City Aliante.

As you deck the hall this holiday season, I urge you to be fire smart. A small first that spreads to a Christmas tree can grow large very quickly. Check out this link for more holiday fire safety tips. https://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com/departments/advancedcomponents/misc-pages/search?q=Christmas%20Tree%20lighting

And remember, as the weather cools down please keep your dogs and pets safe during the cold winter season and follow our Ordinance No. 3053, which requires animals to be properly sheltered and cared for while being kept outdoors.

Yours in service,

Richard Cherchio Councilman, Ward 4

ASSOCIATION NEWS

WELCOME TO NEW SUN CITY ALIANTE RESIDENTS NEW RESIDENTS MUST REGISTER AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICE

Ronald Ball

Manuel & Josephine Belmontes

Kristopher & Charity

Carmody

Cynthia Clark

Ruby Cottle

Terry Fedrigon

Kevin & Blanch Girard

Joseph & Cynthia Ghosen

Max & Sharon Harshman

Lewellyn Irwin

John & Irene Krishock

Donald & Patricia Kuzyk

Arthur & Thanh Thi Labelle

David & Ronda Rashaad

Alden & Anthony Reynoso

Norman & Sharon Renk

Steven & Rosalinda Roberts

Ilka Schumacher

John & Nancy Simon

Toya Swan

Larry Toole & Arlene Kelley

David Tubbs & Vivian Lee

Donald Wigle & Diana Atkinsson

James & Maria Williams

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

Community Center At the same time, you can obtain a Membership Card which is required to access all activities in the Community

cgarbarino@suncityaliante.us.

Thank

HOLIDAY HOURS

Christmas: Sun City Aliante will recognize the Christmas Holiday b y c

Administrative Oﬃces will reopen on December 26 at 8 a.m.

The Community Center will close at noon on December 24 and all day on December 25. The Center will reopen on December 26 at 6 a.m.

New Year's: The Association will recognize the New Year's Holiday by closing the Administration Oﬃces at noon on December 31 and all day January 1. The Oﬃces will reopen on January 2 at 8 a.m.

The Community Center will close at noon on December 31 and all day January 1. The Center will reopen on January 2 at 6 a.m.

COMMITTEE NEWS

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

MONTHLY BULLETIN:

This month, we bring you a message from our Neighborhood Watch Coordinator, Jim Blossey.

Sun City Aliante Neighborhood Watch is looking for responsible residents to become Block Captains. The ﬁrst question that people ask is, “What is a Block Captain and what do they do?” Before you can be called a Block Captain, you will have to be ﬁngerprinted and have a criminal background check performed. This is paid for by the North Las Vegas Police Dept. Once you have passed these requirements, I will sit down and get you started.

The ﬁrst thing to know is that Block Captains are the “eyes and ears” of the Police Department.

Neighborhood Watch holds monthly meetings in our Community Center We also have NLVPD quarterly meetings at our Community Center We have guest speakers and these are all training aids.

The next task is to get to know your neighbors. We suggest you start with about 10 to 20 neighbors. You will ask them to ﬁll out a brief family data sheet that will allow you to get to know them and obtain emergency contact numbers. You can also let them know what is going on in our community. One way to keep in touch with neighbors is by email or of course, in person..

Your reward for becoming a Block Captain is you will meet a lot of new friends who are also Block Captains. You will meet your neighbors. You will meet many of the NLVPD oﬃcers and the members of the Community Engagement Division of the NLVPD.

Start 2026 by becoming a Neighborhood Watch Block Captain. If you have any questions contact me, Jim Blossey at 775-530-5119 or jimandpatb@embarqmail.com

Residents are always welcome at the NW meetings. There will be no meeting in December, but you're invited to join us for the next meeting on January 15, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. in the Social Hall.

~ Jim Blossey, Neighborhood Watch Coordinator

PATROL COMMITTEE

Patrol Holiday Safety Announcement Keep the Season Bright, Safe, and Secure

The holidays bring joy, decorations, and celebrations — but also an increase in thefts, scams, and ﬁre hazards. The Sun City Aliante Neighborhood Patrol reminds everyone to stay alert and work together to keep our community safe!

Home Safety

Lock all doors and windows, even when you're home. Use light timers or leave a radio on when away Ask a trusted neighbor to collect your mail and packages. Break down boxes from new TVs or electronics before recycling. Keep valuables out of sight from windows and porches.

Package & Delivery Safety

Track deliveries and pick them up as soon as possible. Consider secure lockers, pickup locations, or workplace delivery Use doorbell cameras or motion lights to deter thieves. Report suspicious activity or unknown vehicles right away Look out for your neighbors' packages when they're not home.

Fire & Electrical Safety

Inspect lights for frayed wires or broken bulbs before decorating. Avoid overloading outlets or using damaged cords. Turn oﬀ lights and decorations before bedtime or leaving home. Keep live Christmas trees watered and away from heat sources. Use battery-powered candles instead of open ﬂames.

Vehicle & Street Safety

Always lock your car and remove valuables from sight. Park in well-lit areas when shopping or visiting friends. Drive slowly through neighborhoods with holiday displays. Watch for children and pets near driveways and sidewalks.

Look Out for Each Other

Let trusted neighbors know if you'll be traveling. Report suspicious behavior immediately to GardaWorld Security or the North Las Vegas Police. Volunteer with the Sun City Aliante Neighborhood Patrol. Share these tips with friends, family, and neighbors.

L e t ' s k e e p S u n C i t y s a f e a n d f u l l o f h o l i d a y c h e e r !

Together, we can protect our homes, our families, and our community. Stay alert. Stay safe. Happy Holidays from the Sun City Aliante Neighborhood Patrol!

N E I G H B O R H O O D W A T C H ~ S P

NOTIFICATION ABOUT OUTSIDE FLICKERING LIGHTS

When our homes were built in the early 2000s, we had emergency lights. There was a switch at the front door that would turn on the coach lights and the front door overhead light would ﬂash. This was used to help emergency vehicles locate the right home quicker

There is another switch that just turns those three lights on. We asked people to turn the outside lights on every night to make our neighborhood brighter.

But some people have tried to modify this set of lights. So, they would go on at dusk and off at dawn without having to turn the lights on manually They modified the lights by using special bulbs that start flickering after a while, and people think this is emergency lights. There is also a device that screws into the light socket, and after you screw the bulb into it, it will turn the lights on and off. They also start blinking or flashing all by themselves when they need to be replaced. When those lights start flashing the overhead light at the front door will just stay on. That is the only way to know if it is an emergency or not.

The best option is to replace the switch with a new timer switch and just put regular white light bulbs back in. If you have any questions, please contact Jim Blossey at 775-530-5119.

OPEN POSITIONS ON SUN CITY ALIANTE COMMITTEES

The Communications Committee has one open position on its committee. The Lifestyle Committee has one open position on its committee. The Property & Grounds Committee has four open positions on its committee.

Here is a brief description of Committee responsibilities:

Communications Committee – Oversees the website, holds Communications Committee events and assists the Editor of The Breeze.

. Lifestyle Committee – The Lifestyle Committee works with the Lifestyle Director on overseeing the Charted Clubs and Special Interest Groups.

Property & Grounds Committee - Oversees the upkeep and maintenance of all Association common areas, including the Community Center.

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

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

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

STANDING COMMITTEES

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

Dale Daniels at ddaniels@suncityaliante.us

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

Meets third Friday, 10 a.m.

Dan Lies at dlies@suncityaliante.us

CO V E N A N TS CO M M I T T E E (Cl o s e d M e e t i n g s )

Meets four th Tuesday, 4 p.m. in the Conference Room Chairperson – TBD (Acting Chair, Board Liaison K athy Mar tin at kmar tin@suncityaliante.us)

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

Meets from Januar y through June

David Hollander at david_hollander2003@yahoo.com

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

Meets last Wednesday, 3 p.m.

David Grossman at dt.grossman@yahoo.com

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

Meets third Wednesday, 10 a.m.

Sharon Grossman at sdg45us@yahoo.com

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

Meets third Monday, 2 p.m.

Tony Swat at nozs@aol.com

P R O P E R T Y A N D G R O U N D S CO M M I T T E E

Meets third Thursday, 1 p.m.

Chairperson - TBD

DID YOU KNOW?

Information about the Association Committees is being updated on our website (www.suncityaliante.org). You can ﬁnd the latest scoop under “Documents,” and on the Committee web pages.

In August, a revision to the General Committee Guidelines was approved by the Board of Directors. The guidelines describe the general operation of Standing and Ad Hoc Committees created by the Board and deﬁne their authority and organization. They state the ethical standards that committee members are expected to maintain. The revision also increased the number of Committees on which a homeowner may serve to two. The Guidelines are available on the website under “Documents” and are also available on the general Committee page.

In addition to the revised Guidelines, each Committee can create a Charter document to complement the Resolution that originally established each of them. Charters state the Committee's mission and identify their primary responsibilities. In October, the Board of Directors approved the Charters for the Communications and Lifestyle Committees. Links to approved Committee Charters and their establishing Resolutions will appear on the respective Committee page. Homeowners may ﬁnd the Charter information useful to match their interests when considering a volunteer opportunity on a Committee. The Committee Interest Form is available under the “Commonly Used Forms” webpage and on the general Committee page.

These areas of our website (www.suncityaliante.org) are limited to owners and residents. If you don't have an account on the website, you can create one by selecting “Register” at the top of the website and completing your personal proﬁle. If you have any questions, please contact the webmaster via “Contact Us” on the main menu by selecting Webmaster in the ﬁrst dropdown.

~ The Communications Committee

LUNCH ‘N’ LEARN

SNACK ‘N’ LEARN

MEDICARE AEP ENDS DECEMBER 7! ARE YOUR READY FOR 2026?

Tuesday, December 2, 10 a.m.

prior Healthcare Administrator to make sure you have the ideal plan for 2026.

CAREGIVER'S DEMENTIA/ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP

Friday, December 5, 9 a.m

someone who has dementia or Alzheimer's? Have you been informed that a loved one is developing the early signs of dementia? P

d a y, December 5 at 9 a.m. in the Activity Room. In addition to o

every year Some plans are no longer available and if you have not selected a new plan, you will be without coverage starting January 1, 2026.

Your health, prescriptions, hospitals and doctors may also change each year Learn how you can make sure that you have a plan that has your doctors and desired hospitals in the network.

Does your plan oﬀer medical supplies, groceries, pay utility bills, transportation to Doctor's appointments, vitamins, home care, reward dollars, gym membership, chiropractic and/or acupuncture care, dental, vision, hearing aids? Don't miss out. I provide plan reviews at $0 cost to you. Come learn how I identify the Ideal Medicare coverage for you that matches your health needs and budget.

Please sign up at the Front Desk by December 1.

ANNUAL ENROLLMENT FOR MEDICARE IS HERE!

Tuesday, December 3, 11 a.m.

D i d y o u r e c e i v e y o u r Annual Notice of Change

f r o m y o u r c u r r e n t M e d i c a r e A d v a n t a g e Plan?

Do you understand how these changes will impact you for next year? Come test your knowledge and make sure you are in the know for 2026!

Join Brandon and Andrea Scott as we put the fun in Medicare in a fast paced game of Medicare Jeopardy. The game will test your knowledge of 2026 changes to Medicare such as "How much will I pay for my Part B Premium in 2026?.”

This will ensure you do not get caught oﬀ guard as you continue to navigate the Medicare Maze. Prizes and lunch will be served.

Please register at the Front Desk by December 2.

opportunity to freely express their feelings and concerns, we will discuss a new Caregivers' Respite Program oﬀers families a grant to pay for respite care for their Loved Ones while they attend the Caregiver's Class oﬀered at Sun City Aliante or other places.

Please note: This session will be open ONLY to Caregiver's or potential Caregiver's who need more information. (Loved ones with Dementia and their Caregivers are invited to participate in virtual support groups. Information will be available at the next support group.) If you have any questions, please contact Trish Williamson at 702-429-1623.

Please register at the Front Desk by December 3.

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SEMPER FI HEATING AND COOLING Always Faithful, Always Prepared – The Indoor Air Quality Experts

M onday, December 8, 10 a.m.

Dust and allergens are an unavoidable part of everyday life, especially in desert climates like Las Vegas. However, if you or your loved ones are experiencing constant sneezing, itchy eyes, or respiratory irritation, your home's indoor air quality (IAQ) could be to blame.

At Semper Fi Heating & Cooling, we specialize in improving indoor air quality for homes across the Las Vegas Valley. From advanced air puriﬁcation systems to duct cleaning and sealing, our team is committed to helping you breathe easier

Why Indoor Air Quality Matters - Poor indoor air quality can aggravate allergies, asthma, and other respiratory conditions. High levels of dust, pollen, pet dander, and airborne contaminants not only aﬀect your comfort—they impact your health.

Join Wendy Adams and other representatives for coﬀee and donuts as they share how clean air solutions can positively impact your well-being:

✅ Breathe Easier with Cleaner Air

✅ Improve Eﬃciency with Duct Cleaning and Sealing

✅ Sanitize Your Air with UV Light Systems

✅ Keep Your HVAC Warranty Intact

Please sign up at the Front Desk by December 6.

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END OF THE YEAR HOLIDAY RECAP - TRIVIA FUN

Tuesday, December 9, 11 a.m.

Let us break the routine and have some fun! Instead of oﬀering an educational

invites you to join them to eat, have fun and be merry!

Put on your thinking cap and come out and play! Join Donna McArthur for the 2025 health presentation trivia, be the king or queen of health trivia!

Take this opportunity to test your memory, go home with bragging rights and win a prize to boot!

Please register at the Front Desk by December 7.

SNACK ‘N’ LEARN

TIPS ON AVOIDING FIRE HAZARDS DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Monday, December 15, 10 a.m.

The holiday season is here, and it is important to stay safe from home fires as you decorate your homes for the upcoming festivities or cook a fabulous holiday meal. Decorations like trees, lights and candles increase the risk of home fires during the holidays—with Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day being the top three days for home candle fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

Join Jeremy Anderson, owner of Express Home Services, to learn some valuable tips on how to avoid fire hazards during the holidays. Look forward to tips on indoor-outdoor lighting, Christmas trees, detecting fire hazards in the kitchen before they turn into catastrophic fires, and much more.

Please register at the Front Desk by December 13.

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CAREPOINTE: COMPASSIONATE CARE AT HOME

Wednesday, December 17, 11 a.m.

Home is where comfort,

trusted, non-medical inhome care for seniors, veterans, and individuals recovering from illness or managing Alzheimer's and dementia throughout the Las Vegas Valley.

From assisting with daily routines to providing companionship, meal support, mobility help, light housekeeping, and medication reminders the Carepointe team tailors every service to meet the unique needs of each client. Families gain peace of mind knowing their loved ones are treated with compassion, respect, and professionalism.

Carepointe Services combines modern approaches with a personal touch, ensuring every care plan supports independence while alleviating stress for family caregivers. “Our mission is simple: to ensure that everyone we serve feels supported, valued, and respected every day.” Contact Us: 702664-1144 or www.mycarepointenv.com

Carepointe Services — Where professional care meets compassion.

Please sign up at the Front Desk by December 15.

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH COMMISSIONER

MARILYN KIRKPATRICK

Thursday, December 18, 11:30 a.m.

Come enjoy a holiday lunch and celebrate the s e a s o n w i t h C l a r k C o u n t y C o m m i s s i o n e r Marilyn Kirkpatrick (District B). She will meet with residents of Sun City Aliante on December 18 at 11:30 a.m. in the Vista Room.

Following the meal, she will discuss legislative issues, especially those related to seniors and veterans. Join Commissioner Kirkpatrick and wish season's greetings to your friends and neighbors. As always, she will provide a tasty holiday meal for everyone.

You must register in person at the Front Desk. Registration begins at 10 a.m. on December 1.

Seating is limited. If the seating is ﬁlled when you register, you will be added to the wait list.

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HEAVENLY HELPERS

Friday, December 19, 10 a.m.

Need a Hand? We are here to help!

Come and join us to discuss how we can lend you a hand. We know it is always diﬃcult to let someone new into your life, but we are here to help.

If you ﬁnd yourself coming out of the hospital from an unforeseen accident or illness, and need a hand with chores, errands, and personal hygiene we can help in the comfort of your home.

If you or a loved one needs just that extra assistance to stay at home to live an independent life safely, we are here to assist.

Join us to learn about the personalized in-home care services we oﬀer.

Please sign up at the Front Desk by December 17.

JOB SEEKERS CORNER

The holiday season is upon us. Most of the Thanksgiving turkey is gone. Thoughts of decorations and traveling to s

d Now's the time to take a break from your job search, right? Wrong. Now is the time to double down on your job search activities, and here is why

Hiring does not take a break over the holidays. There are positions to be ﬁlled, and depending on the skill set required, or the educational level expected, hiring managers cannot wait another month to start the hiring process. Those hiring managers need to make sure their budgets can handle the new hire.

Another thing to think about is the gatekeepers. Remember my previous article? Gatekeepers are the ones who can get you through the door to meet with the hiring manager. These gatekeepers may be someone outside of the company you're interested in, or, more likely, may be the receptionist working the front desk, or the administrative assistant in the office outside the hiring manager's office. Gatekeepers are also the ones who are likely to take time off during the holidays to get their homes ready, or traveling to spend the holidays with family or just to take a holiday trip.

How does their time oﬀ help you? With the gatekeepers gone, guess who has to answer their own phones? That's right, the hiring managers have to take those calls. That means you get to talk directly to the person making the hiring choices. One less hoop for you to jump through.

There is one more beneﬁt to continuing your search through the holidays. You are still out there pursuing your next opportunity, while many other job seekers with your skill set are taking the month oﬀ, thinking they'll start fresh in the new year That means there will be fewer people applying for or reaching out to hiring managers for that job opening that's perfect for you.

So, your task for the month of December is to keep doing what you're doing to land that next job. Get yourself in front of those hiring managers, and be the one they end up making an oﬀer to. Watch for this feature next month, where I'll discuss staying current, and what “current” actually means. Happy holidays!

PET PAW PRINTS

LOVING MANY PETS

When Jill and I started dating, she had a chocolate Lab mix named Lacey. It took a little over a year before Lacey adopted me. Lacey was a sweet adult dog who needed a companion; hence, we found Amber a Shih Zhu Poodle puppy mix and I was smitten.

The two dogs were inseparable and played hard with each other In Lacey's later years, Amber was her ears. When Amber barked t h a t s o m e t h i n g w a s w r

Lacey followed suit.

We later adopted Zoey from a pet

screening) we went through we were adopting a child. Zoey was a Lhaso Apso Terrier mix and always had an independent spirit.

Lacey, Amber, and Zoey all loved to travel around Michigan, to the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and beyond. We even purchased a van, so Lacey had an easier time getting into a vehicle. After Lacey passed, traveling was easier with the two smaller dogs. We went on a long drive with Molly and Zoey that took us to Canada. After a day of travel, they had the routine down for the month.

Scrappy was Jill's birthday present but has attached himself to me much to her chagrin. When Scrappy came home with us, he decided the couch looked good, jumped up, looked at us as if to say is this okay and got comfortable. The couch and chair have become his daytime bed. Both d o g s a r e n o w n i n e a n d a r e comfortable in our household. They enjoy our backyard and saying hi to our neighbors. Both dogs are loved and return aﬀection a hundredfold.

~ Ed and Jill Ernest

Our pet baby carriage brought us several laughs as people said what nice (babies) oh, they are cute dogs. Lacey, Amber, and Zoey were deeply loved and have since passed.

Before moving to Vegas, we got Molly a Havanese Poodle mix. She lives up to the breed s

Scrappy a German shepherd mix from a local pet refuge.

Amber

Molly

Scrappy

RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT

MIKE O'MEARA ~ SENIOR GAMES CHAMPION RUNNING FOR HIS HEART AND HEALTH!

Meet Mike O'Meara and you will soon understand his passion for life, sports, and ﬁtness for the fun of it! Born and raised in Nebraska, Mike grew up in Harrison, a town of approximately 300 residents. By the 5th gr

d basketball on the freshman team competing with the 14-year-olds,

beginning of developing his lifelong p

g basketball, softball, baseball, track & ﬁeld, and racquetball.

His family later moved to Virginia where he graduated from high school in 1962. He attended Virigina Tech University in Blacksburg, where he also served with the Corps of Cadets, a four-year leadership program. Shortly atter graduation in 1966, he was sworn in as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army

“I was sent to Fort Bliss, Texas for Air Defense Army Training for nine weeks, and then I was shipped oﬀ to Ranger Training for a rigorous 62-day course to prepare for combat operations. We started with 330 guys, and we ﬁnished with 70. That training eventually saved my life,” said Mike.

“I was the commanding oﬃcer of a Niki Hercules Missile Battery in Germany near the Czechoslovakian border. I was there in 1968 when Russians invaded Czech

watched the skies,” added Mike. He resigned as an Army Captain.

In 1970, he secured a position with the National Association of Security Dealers (NASD), and he participated in the birth of Nasdaq in 1971 ~ when NASD became the Nasdaq Stock Market. “In its ﬁrst year of operation, Nasdaq was broadcast to some 500 market makers, trading nearly two billion shares of securities. We were the regulating body for the brokers who dealt with stocks. In the beginning, I worked on “pink sheets” which were quotations for all the stocks. I had to monitor stocks on Nasdaq. I would talk to the brokers who were selling stocks to make sure they were competitive with other stocks,” Mike explained.

Mike later made a career move to Vivus, a pharmaceutical company that develops innovative therapies for serious medical conditions and is known for weight management products. After working for 15 years as a Sales Director, he retired in 2013.

He and his wife, Sunee, moved to Sun City Aliante eight years ago. Since then, he has been active in so many sports and ﬁtness programs. He helped to establish Ballroom Dancing as a Chartered Club and supported the Basketball Club. His real passion is participating in the Senior Games Programs on the state and national levels.

“I am running for my heart and my health. It is also just the ability to participate, compete, have fun, and make friends. Winning is nice, but I do not need to win!” emphasized Mike.

Recently, at UNLV, he participated in seven events ~ the 400, 200 100 and 50meter races, the long jump, triple jump, and the softball throw Mi

awarded silver medals in all four races and gold medals in the long jump, triple jump, and softball throw

“I have always been active,” explained Mike. “I really enjoy the thrill of being able to run or swim or dance, and making new friends. Here are some reasons why YOU might want to get involved in the Senior games: go for the best in your favorite sport, enjoy a competition based on sportsmanship, fun and friendship, and make new friends and expand your social connections that you can enjoy all year.”

How can you get involved? Are you age 50 or more? Go online to the Senior Games website at https://silverstategames.com/. Find out about the registration process which usually opens on April 1. Look through all the exiting activities that are oﬀered… basketball, cycling, dance, softball, swimming, table tennis, track & ﬁeld and much more. The competitions take place in the fall during September and October The good news is that all the games are played in the Las Vegas area or nearby in Henderson, Boulder City or Mesquite. The motto of the Silver State Games is FITNESS FOR THE FUN OF IT! So, let's all get moving, stay healthy and live longer.

NORTH & SOUTH POLES CROSSWORD PUZZLE

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD

THEME: NORTH & SOUTH POLES

ACROSS

1. Impromptu (2 words)

6. Chop

9. Little bit, in Cancun

13. Luﬀa, alt. sp.

14. The day before

15. Rn, a health hazard

16. Surveyor's maps

17. Black gunk

18. Run oﬀ, as in couple

19. *Mount ____, Earth's southernmost active volcano

21. *Antarctica - world's largest ____

23. A Bobbsey twin

24. Not to be broken?

25. Eyeball shape

28. Minimal distortion

30. *Polar bear, a ____ mammal

35. Goldﬁsh or koi

37. Memorial Day solo

39. Red-dot pointer, e.g.

40. Purse to match a gown

41. *Amundsen-____ South Pole Station

43. Hipbones

44. Letter H, phonetically speaking

46. Biblical twin

47. Frog delicacy

48. Intellectual

50. Novice or beginner

52. Café alternative

53. You, in bygone era

55. Ciao, in the U.S.

57. *____ Nast, imagined Santa at North Pole

60. *The largest lake near South Pole

63. Hotel room option

64. *Barents or Laptev

66. Blackﬁn and blueﬁn

68. Remove location from digital map

69. Paul Simon's former partner

70. Swelling

71. Monster's loch

72. An aﬃrmative

73. Button on electrical outlet

DOWN

1. Mountain peak

2. Pineapple producer

3. Gray-haired

4. As a rule

5. The Clash: "Rock the ____"

6. Answer to "Shall we?"

7. Female gametes

8. Lost, in Marseille

9. Opposite of sun-kissed

10. Deodorant's target

11. Native Egyptian, in Roman times

12. *How many sunsets in a year on either pole?

15. Close again, as in envelope

20. Yards and miles, e.g.

22. "Slippery" tree

24. Quick and clever reply

25. *North Pole "base”

26. Fraction, e.g.

27. Beastly person

29. Front of the head

31. Not top-shelf

32. Part of archipelago

33. Sound like Secretariat

34. Clear the whiteboard

36. Ancient Briton

38. Dog command

42. Supercharger

45. Glen Powell's 2023 role, pl. (2 words)

49. Cuban dance step

51. Half-shell delicacy

54. English homework

56. Chopin's composition

57. Ad jingle, e.g.

58. Shakira's don't lie

59. Milo's adventurous canine friend

60. Giant kettles

61. Change for a ﬁve

62. Glacier's deposit

63. *Midnight ____, opposite of polar night

65. Old-fashioned "before”

67. Aptitude test, acr. (See puzzle answers

MUSIC BINGO - VISTA ROOM - OCTOBER 24, 2025

SPHERE - WIZARD OF OZ - NOVEMBER 13, 2025

ENTERTAINMENT

COMING ATTRACTIONS

Celebrations Of Light During The Holiday Season

THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

CHRISTMAS DAY – A RELIGIOUS & CULTURAL CELEBRATION

Christmas Day is celebrated by billions of Christians around the world on December 25. It is the annual commemoration of the nativity or the birth of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. For Christians, believing that God came into the world in the form of man to atone for the sins of humanity is considered to be the primary purpose for celebrating Christmas.

Christmas Day is also a public holiday and is celebrated religiously and culturally by millions of people. In the 19th Century, as Americans began to embrace Christmas, they changed it into a family-centered day of peace and nostalgia. Over the years, Americans built Christmas traditions all their own that included many other customs surrounding the Christmas season, including decorating trees, sending holiday cards, gift-giving, and renewing the legend of Santa Claus.

Chanukah or Hanukkah, is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime "Festival of Lights," celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and foods. The Hebrew word Chanukah means "dedication," and is thus named because it celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple. This year Hanukkah begins on Monday, December 14.

In the second century BCE, the Holy Land was ruled by the Seleucids (Syrian-Greeks). Against all odds, a small band of Jews, led by Judah the Maccabee, drove the Greeks from the land, reclaimed the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and rededicated it to the service of G d. When they attempted to light the Temple's Menorah, they found only a single cruse of olive oil had escaped contamination by the Greeks. Miraculously, they lit the menorah and the one-day supply of oil lasted for eight days, until new oil could be prepared under conditions of ritual purity. To commemorate these miracles, the sages instituted the festival of Chanukah.

KWANZAA

Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture which is held from December 26 to January 1, culminating in gift-giving and a feast of faith, called Karamu Ya Imani, held on December 31.

Though often thought of as an alternative to Christmas, many people actually celebrate both. "Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, but a cultural one with an inherent spiritual quality," Dr Maulana Karenga writes. According to Karenga, everyone can also enjoy Kwanzaa, just as non-Mexicans commemorate Cinco de Mayo and nonNative Americans participate in powwows.

On each of the nights, the family gathers and discusses the meaning of Kwanzaa and lights one of the candles on the Kinara (candleholder) and reﬂects on one of the seven principles. Nguzo Saba (seven principles in Swahili) are values of African culture which contribute to building and reinforcing community among African-Americans. Kwanzaa also has seven basic symbols which represent values and concepts reﬂective of African culture.

(Sources: History.com Editors, oﬃcialkwanzaawebsite.org, interexchange.org, www.orgil/blog-items/, wikiHow Staﬀ)

CHARTERED CLUBS

8 BALLERS BILLIARDS

We have our monthly tournament on the last Friday of each month. This month it landed on Halloween. So of course we had to dress up.

Congratulations to winners Maurey Cline and Perry Swanson. Also congratulations to Mike Mirro who won best costume (Hippie).

The club plays every Monday, Wednesday and Friday f r o m 9 : 3 0 t o

anytime. Contact D w i g h t G e r d e s (702) 306-3865. ~ Dwight Gerdes

Aloha Hawaii just celebrated Hawaii 's Statehood Day! Hawaii became the 50th State on August 21,1959. Some members brought their ukulele's and we sang some songs from the islands. Our potluck did not disappoint. Everything was so onolicious! We had our raﬄe and were able to raise $105 to help underprivileged Keiki. Thank you to all who donated raﬄe gifts and money. Our group is committed to giving back to the community. Our next event will be in 2026. See you then!! ~ Aloha Hawaii

The Taste of Thanksgiving was truly Divine! At the November meeting of the Aliante Classy Chefs, members enjoyed a meal rich in tradition with turkey, dressing, casseroles, salads, potatoes, soup, buns and yummy desserts. We joined Collette in the kitchen with a demonstration on how to make Peach Cobbler. Kathy and her decorating crew presented a beautiful table reminding us of the blessings of the fall colors.

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The next meeting of the Classy Chefs will be Tuesday, December 2, at 9:30 in the Vista Room near the kitchen. The Chefs decided to continue our tradition of making several candies, cookies, desserts, and a craft item to celebrate the holiday season. Members will work at stations and each member will take a plate of goodies home. We will also have three appetizers to munch on while we create our treats. Come join us You learn how to make recipes, have delicious food and camaraderie with fellow members.

Classy Chefs meet the ﬁrst Tuesday of every month at 9:30 am in the Vista Room and kitchen. There is an annual $10 dues in September or when a member joins, plus a $5 per meeting charge to help reimburse grocery purchases for those who cook and for decorations.

For questions or club information, contact one of our co-chairs, Freda Porter-Katz at 347-581-0298 and fre2bfreda@aol.com or Hjordy Wagner at 715-529-9728 and hwizwag@gmail.com.

BOOK CLUB

Mockingbird Summer by Lynda Rutledge. Join us for a discussion at the Community Center at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Please see the Book Club shelf in the SCAL library which includes past book selections. A ﬂyer lists upcoming 2025 book selections. For more information, please contact J e a n n e t

(jmxsmith@cox.net) or Mae Go at maefgo@gmail.com.

CERAMICS CLUB

The Sun City Aliante Ceramics Club invites you to stop by Craft R o o m 3 o n We d n e s d a y o r Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, where one of our members will introduce you to the exciting world of ceramics, clay for hand building, greenware, and bisque for painting.

Our members make a $5 a month contribution that covers all the paints and glazes members need to complete their projects. The ﬁring cost is determined by the measurement of the project. Our instructors oﬀer classes and a locker may be available for use. For more information, contact Angelo Belpasso at 702 647-0791 or angelo0922@hotmail.com.

CLUB D.I.A.L will be taking a hiatus during the month of December. Saturday classes are cancelled for December and we will not have a Dance Social for December

We will continue to have the Intermediate class on Monday nights during December We are looking forward to seeing you back in January Enjoy the Holidays!

I f y o u h

mtg815@cox.net or call 702-306-6622. ~ Club D.I.A.L.

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ALOHA HAWAII

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PICKLEBALL CLUB

The Sun City Aliante Pickleball Club held its 2nd annual Veteran's Day Round Robin Tournament on Wednesday, November 5. There were 24 pickleballers on six courts and the weather was perfect. Donations collected for the Veterans Auxiliary almost doubled last year's donations. We have such a great group of pickleball players and a fantastic venue to play on. If you are interested in playing, please contact Debbie Westover at 775-848-2720. ~ Debbie Westover

SENIORS WITH WARM HEARTS

THE HOLIDAYS ARE UPON US and each year the need in our community seems to grow. The members of Seniors with Warm Hearts want to let you know that our Christmas “Giving” Tree is now in full swing and will continue through Wednesday, December 17th. This year the tags on the tree will again be for the children and parents of S.A.F.E. HOUSE as well as the homeless and at-risk teens s u p p o r t e d b y S T R E E T TEENS We are also adding a n a d d i t i o n a l c h a r i t y t o provide gifts to the children aided by FOSTER KINSHIP and PROJECT MARILYN who are looking for monetary donations to help their needs.

Ÿ You can choose a tag from the tree for S.A.F.E. HOUSE with a child's wish list. Gifts are needed for all ages: boys and girls, newborns to 18 years, and there are tags for their parents too.

Ÿ For those who may want to donate to STREET TEENS, tags with requested items for them as well as gift cards may be another option for you. If you have travel size toiletries from a recent vacation and don't plan to use them, please consider donating these types of items as well.

Ÿ For those who may want to donate to FOSTER KINSHIP, tags are available with each child's wish list. Please consider donating to this exceptional organization who helps nearly 1,000 children through their eﬀorts.

To those who may have never heard of Foster Kinship, this group assists those children that are not in the “foster care system” because they are being raised by other family members usually a single grandparent with no assistance from the government. Out of the 30,000 children in Nevada who are growing up without parents due to abuse, neglect and related trauma, their incredible grandparents and other relatives step up to provide a loving, familiar home to keep these children out of foster care.

Ÿ On our tree this year, we also have additional alternative tags for those who may want to give but may not want to shop. For $25.00 or more, you can donate by check to PROJECT MARILYN If you choose this option, please attach the tag to your donation envelope.

To know a little about this organization: Project Marilyn supplies monthly feminine hygiene kits to those who cannot aﬀord to purchase these necessary items, especially to the teens who miss school because of it. Project Marilyn supplies over 4,000 kits per month through various organizations such as LVMPD, the Just One Project, Baby's Bounty, foster care operati

throughout the valley

There are many options to choose from and please consider donating an item or two. Please drop oﬀ your donations no later than Wednesday, December 17th. Place your unwrapped gifts or envelopes in our red collection box and attach the tag you took from the tree. Donations of toys, wrapping paper and stocking stuﬀers, are always welcome. (If you take a tag and then change your mind, please return the tag to the tree as soon as possible, so no child will be left without a gift.)

We would also like to send out a “Thank You” for the generosity you continue to show us with our Christmas “Giving” Tree and throughout the year and best wishes for Joyous, Healthy and Happy Holiday Season.

Our next meeting will be Thursday, December 18th. at 11 a.m. in the Social Hall where we will be sorting the gifts we receive from our “Giving” Tree and distributing them to the respective organizations. For more information about this event or about our group, contact Carol Hoyt at 702-371-7550 or Karen Nutto at 201-787-9391.

SILVER NEEDLES & THREADS

Pictured here are members of the Silver Needles and Threads Quilting and Sewing Group: Jean Daniels and Faye Culpepper-Caesar They are dropping our club donation of 8 large quilts to the Fisher House representative.

VA Fisher House provides temporary accommodations at no cost for Veterans, servicemembers, their families & care giver while receiving treatment through a VA medical Center. ~ Collette Stickney

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SUN CITY ALIANTE SONGSTERS

We hope you are planning to attend our annual concert on either December 12 or 13. The show begins at 7:00 pm and is held in the Vista Room.

We have planned a wonderful evening of music and celebration of the season. Tickets are always available at the door if you decide to attend at the last minute. Tickets are $15 each. We love our community and take pride in giving you a special event for the holidays.

Blessings to all of you and your families from the Songsters families. See you at the concert!

~ Connie Bensler

TECHNOLOGY CLUB

In prior meetings, the Technology Club has discussed using generative AI for information searches and writing letters and autobiographies.

In the next phase, AI is being used for agentic, independent purposes. AI applications can now execute processes to buy tickets for a travel itinerary, to order food items for a recipe, and more.

Thursday, December 4, at 6:30 p.m. to learn more about this exciting new phase of AI.

All residents are welcome to attend. You do not have to be a member

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VETERAN'S CLUB

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the Sun City Aliante Veteran's Club. We hope your holidays are ﬁlled with Joy and be safe!

Veterans Monument is in the planning stages. We would like

Company for their sponsorship. Wa

rededication.

We would like to Thank all the volunteers who helped out with the Spaghetti Dinner and our Veterans Day event. Nothing could happen without ALL of you! You made these two events so much more enjoyable and fun.

We are sending out a Special Invitation to our Club members and their Spouses to attend our Holiday Celebration on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6 p.m. in the Vista Room. We will recognize and celebrate the Spouses of our members with appreciation gifts, and we will even have some no cost raﬄes. There will be food, fun and games.

REMEMBER-You must RSVP by December 8. You can contact either Toni Stuart at dentoni3@yahoo.com and 928-897-5011 or Pat Goeppinger onehappygrandma@cox.net and 702-308-3489. Please join us!

Enjoy the Holidays, Tom Morgan, Chair 702-937-0714 or tmorgan19341@gmail.com

CERAMICS & GLASS CRAFTERS HOST AN OPEN HOUSE Enjoy Holiday Treats & Shop for Holiday Gifts at Discount Prices December 10 & December 13 9 a.m. to Noon

Members of the Ceramics and Glass Crafters Clubs are hosting an Open H o u s e c o m p l e t e w i t h H

i d a y Treats, a sale of items made by

% discounts oﬀ the original price) and demonstrations by members of the various techniques.

The Open House will be held on December 10 and December 13 from 9 a.m. to noon. Samplings of items are pictured in this article.

C o m e j o i n C e r a m i c s a n d G l a s s Crafters Club members to celebrate the Holiday Season, enjoy treats, shop for bargains on beautiful handmake pieces, meet Club members, and make new friends. For more information, contact Ceramics Club Angelo Belpasso at 702-647-0791 and a

com or Glass Crafters Jill Ramsey at 702642-8716 and cpigs@aol.com.

HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY TIPS

Decorating for Christmas is a fun tradition! To ensure an enjoyable and smooth holiday for all, keep these Christmas safety tips in mind.

• Artificial trees - Find one labeled “fire-retardant.” This doesn't mean the tree can't catch on fire, but it slows the spread of flames and gives you more time to extinguish it. If the tree is metal, never use electric lights, as they can charge the tree and lead to electrocution.

• Fresh trees - If you're using a real tree, pick a fresh one with needles that bend rather than break. Cut the trunk to give it a new end, and water the tree all December long, keeping the water level well above the trunk base.

• Keep the tree away from heat - Always place your tree a minimum of 3 feet from heat sources. Never use lit candles to decorate your tree, artiﬁcial or live. Do not place lit candles underneath or near your Christmas tree, and never leave burning candles unattended.

• L i g h t i n g t h e t r e e - O n l y p

h e Underwriters Laboratories (UL) logo. Before stringing lights

on your tree, check your lights for cracked or missing bulbs and frayed wires. If lights show signs of damage, dispose of the light strand.

• Use extension cords safely - Touch the cords periodically to make sure they don't feel hot. Also, be careful not to run cords under furniture or rugs.

• Don't overload wall sockets - The US Department of Energy says it's safe to connect 25 energy-eﬃcient LED light

Electrical Safety Foundation cautions a

strings of old-fashioned incandescent Christmas lights.

• Don't let the lights run 24/7 - Unplug your lights when you leave home or go to sleep. You can also plug the decorations i n t o a t i m e

automatically

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VETERAN'S AUXILIARY

Holiday greetings from the Veterans Auxiliary Club. After a busy October Bake Sale, Military/First Responders Appreciation Day, Garage Sale, and our club also went to the National Guard Armory for “Trunk or Treat” to support military families bringing some spooky fun and treats to the children! Thanks to Julie, Brent ,and Kitsy for decking out the vehicle, dressing up and giving out candy and “snap” bracelets. They had a great time and even won runner up for best decorated trunk!

On November 8, the Veteran's C l u b a n d A u x

a Spaghetti Dinner We hosted an Opportunity Table and a raﬄe to raise funds for our projects and activities. It was a fun evening with community m

Shadow Ridge High School

JROTC memb

s and their willingness to serve others on a Saturday afternoon.

s proud to be an active club in Sun City Aliante. The New Member Mentor's team hosted an information meeting in early November We met with new members a couple times during the year to explain our projects and fund raisers, and it gave them a chance to ask questions. Eight new members attended to learn about our club.

We made our annual trip to

distributed 60 lap blankets to active duty or veterans

We love thanking them for their service while getting

Seeing

wonderful project for our club.

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 16 at 9 a.m. in the Vista Room. We'll wrap up the current year and look forward to our projects and activities for 2026. Please come on over to check us out.

If you'd like to get more information about what we do and how you can get involved supporting our veterans, please reach out to either of our CoChairs: Helen Melnick ~ 610-888-0790 hmelnick46@gmail.com or Pam Vonderohe ~ 702-372-4650 kvonderohe@yahoo.com.

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C R O S S W O R D A N S W E R S

Char tered C lubs, as outlined in the “Sun City Aliante Club Guidelines,” are Board-recognized and open to all Sun City Aliante residents. ese clubs are sanctioned strictly for the members of this Association with no exceptions, unless a club invites guest speakers, instructors, etc. A household guest will be allowed to participate in club activities, in compliance with required guest policies and fees. All club members should be familiar with these guidelines set forth by the B oard, as well as their individual club bylaws and/or policies and procedures. If you have questions regarding your club charter, call Lifestyle Director, Debbie Kent, at 702-638-5061. Afternoon Games. Meets Sundays, 1 - 4 p.m. Contact Gail Reed at 727-967-4585 and reedgail@yahoo.com or Carol Amolsch at 760-963-1347 and 7768midnight@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

Book Club. Meets the 3rd Thursday, 6:45 p.m. Contact Mel Lazarus at 702-916-1621 and melaz@comcast.net For book selections, see ﬂyer in the SCAL Librar y

Bridge Club. Meets Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. Contact Mar y Jane and Charles D'Agati at 201-321-1691 or mjdagati@aol.com.

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

Ceramics. Meets Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Contact Angelo Belpasso at 702-647-0791 and angelo0922@hotmail.com.

Chess. Meets Thursdays at 10 a.m. Contact Norman Coats at 702-606-0064 and picturethis6@verizon.net

Club DIAL

Saturdays – Beginners, 10 - 10:30 a.m.;

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

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

8Ballers Billiards Meets Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-noon.. Contact Dwight Gerdes at 702306-3865. and dgerdes2532@gmail.com

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

Forget-Me -Knots. Knitting, needlework , crochet, jewelr y. Meets Mondays, 1-4 p.m. Contact Collette Stickney at 702-399-2647 and acollette19@yahoo.com or Madeline Shapiro at 702-399-5347 and shapiromr@yahoo.com or Colleen Stevens at 808-5003626 and cstevens195844@yahoo.com.

Glass Crafters Meets Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. Contact Jill Ramsey at 702-642-8716 and cpigs@aol.com, or Chris Rohrer at 928-242-3704 and crohrer1956@icloud.com.

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

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

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

Mexican Train Dominoes. Meets Fridays, 1p.m. Contact Alanna Tiehes at 702-557-9051 and Diamond378770@gmail.com or Carol Jones at 661466-3478 and carolannejones1956@gmail.com.

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

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

Pickleball. Club play is Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. & Sun. (Spring/Summer) at 7 a.m. and (Fall/Winter) at 8 a.m. If you have questions about the Pick leball Club, contact

debjb569@gmail.com.

Pinochle. Meets Tuesdays, 5:30-8:00 p.m. & Sundays 46:45 p.m. Contact Elliott Cody at 310-435-0550 and ejcody@aol.com or Evelyn Har vey at 267-312-9613 and sejhar vey@gmail.com

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

Silver Needles and Threads. (Quilting/Sewing) Meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9-11a.m. Contact Sondra Harrington at 505-206-2298 and sondraharrington@yahoo.com or Faye CulpepperCaesar at 337-529-2029 and Fecfaye@gmail.com

Solos. Social group for singles Contact Teri Nar veson at 702-481-2757 and tnar veson@hotmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

Tennis. Meets Tues., Thurs., Sat. mornings for Club Play. Star t time 8 a.m. Weather may aﬀect star t times. Contact Javed Akhtar at 972-342-5036 or jakhtar123@yahoo.com.

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

Veteran’s of Sun City Meets 3rd Tuesday, 6 p.m. Contact Tom Morgan at 702-937-0714 and tmorgan19341@gmail.com or Toni Stuar t at 928-8975011 and dentoni3@yahoo.com

Veteran’s Auxiliar y of Sun City Aliante Meets the 3rd Tuesday, 9 a.m. Contact Helen Melnick at 610-888-0790 and hmelnick46@gmail.com or Pam Vonderohe at 702372-4650 and kvonderohe@yahoo.com.

Water Volleyball Club. Meets Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Contact Elaine Jeﬀerson at 702-886-1569 and elaine53jeﬀerson@gmail.com

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

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

Aliante Fil-Am Interest Group. Meets 1st Saturday, 5 p.m. Contact Chris DeLude at 702-655-3314 or Ana Marie Kilroy at 702-482-3034 and anakilroy@gmail.com.

Aloha Hawaii. Contact Coleen Stevens at 808-500-3626 and cstevens195844@yahoo.com

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

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

Ladies' Golf. Meets Thursdays at Aliante Golf Course. Contact Robin Sharp at 303-641-2107 or Elaine Jeﬀerson at 702-886-1569 and Elaine53Jeﬀerson@gmail.com

LGBT. Meets 2nd Wednesday, 6 p.m. Contact Elizabeth at 702-286-5860 or BronxGirl1146@gmail.com or Carol at 702-242-2477 or por ter11012@aol.com.

Minnesota Nice Group. Meets monthly. Contact Obbie Har vieux at 651-735-9111 or Teri Nar veson at tnar veson@hotmail.com

Neighborhood Watch. Meets 3rd Thursday, 4:30 p.m. Contact Jim Blossey at 775-530-5119 and jimandpatb@embarqmail.com.

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

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