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Building a Stronger Community Together The History of the Labor Day Holiday
COMING EVENTS
The CLEVELAND CLINIC will offer FREE CONFIDENTIAL MEMORY SCREENINGS and SMITH'S PHARMACY will feature a wide range of IMMUNIZATIONS in the Community Center. The ALIANTE MASTER GARAGE SALE is just around the corner. Make plans to attend the FALL ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW.
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See the Election Committee Update. Enjoy reading Resident Spotlight, Pet Paw Prints, Keeping Your Cat Safe in 110 Degree Heat, and An Introduction to AI and Your Privacy.
ENTERTAINMENT We offer monthly movies, exciting events, and a lineup of popular sport teams including the VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS, COSMIC BASEBALL and the HENDERSON SILVER KNIGHTS. Our terrific show offerings include COME FROM AWAY at Spring Mountain Ranch; THE WIZARD OF OZ; the awardwinning play “Oh Mary!” and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. And join us for IT'S TRIVIA TIME! in the Community Center. If you can't participate in the Trivia Game, then join the audience and be eligible to Win Prizes.
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President’s Message, Peggy Detaranto, President, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors.
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This film portrays an astronaut on a mission to save humanity by gaining new knowledge, traveling light-years away from Earth and bringing that knowledge back in time. It stars Ryan Gosling and James Ortiz.
MOVIE NIGHT – THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 –
Andy Sachs reunites with Miranda Priestly as they navigate their careers amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing. The film stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci.
COME FROM AWAY – SPRING MOUNTAIN RANCH –
Based on a true story when Gander, Newfoundland, played host to thousands stranded during the 911 Terrorist Attacks.
IT'S TRIVIA TIME! AREYOU READY TO PLAY TRIVIA AT SUN CITY ALIANTE? — VISTA ROOM –
Join us! If you cannot participant in the Trivia Game, then join the audience and be eligible to Win Prizes!
VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS – T-MOBILE ARENA –
Join the enthusiastic fans who have created one of the NHL’s most distinctive home atmospheres. The Vegas Golden Knights are known for their rapid rise to prominence with their Stanley Cup success.
COSMIC BASEBALL- LAS VEGAS BALLPARK – Experience an electric new take on America's pastime including neon balls and fluorescent jerseys played in the dark.
HENDERSON SILVER KNIGHTS HOCKEY VS. TUCSON ROADRUNNERS – LEE'S FAMILY FORUM – Military Appreciation Night, Special Suite Seating. Buy a ticket and be eligible for a drawing to ride the ZAMBONI.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA – THE SMITH CENTER –
Celebrate Halloween with us and enjoy a classic all-time favorite – Orchestra Center Seating.
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MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT PEGGY DETARANTO
BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY TOGETHER
Living in a homeowners' association has many benefits, but it can also present challenges from time to time. As members of Sun City Aliante, we all want our community to be a place that we are proud to call home and where residents feel heard and respected. It is natural for homeowners to have questions, concerns, or differing opinions. We encourage residents to bring those concerns forward. Open communication is essential to a healthy community. Equally important, however, is that these conversations remain respectful and focused on finding solutions. It is helpful to remember how the Sun City Aliante Association functions. Every homeowner is a member of the Association, a nonprofit corporation governed by an elected Board of Directors. The Board is entrusted with making decisions on behalf of the community and in accordance with our governing documents. To carry out the Association's daily operations, the Board employs a professional management company. Management is responsible for implementing Board policies and overseeing the maintenance and operation of our common areas, finances, administrative functions, and resident services. The Board and management share a common goal: serving the best interests of the entire community. While not every decision will satisfy every individual, each decision is made with careful consideration of our governing documents, legal obligations, financial responsibility, and the long-term well-being of the Association. Our governing documents and Rules exist to ensure fairness, consistency, and equal treatment for all residents. They protect everyone's ability to enjoy our community and its amenities while respecting the rights of our neighbors. Applying these rules consistently is one of the Board's most important responsibilities. As we interact with one another, whether in person, at meetings, or through email and social media, I encourage everyone to communicate with courtesy and respect. Personal attacks, harassment, intimidation, or inflammatory comments do not contribute to productive discussions and only make resolving issues more difficult. We can disagree without being disagreeable. Strong communities are built on cooperation, understanding, and mutual respect. By listening to one another, following our governing documents, and working together in good faith, we can continue to make Sun City Aliante a welcoming and enjoyable place to live. On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for your continued support, your involvement, and your commitment to our community. We appreciate the many residents who volunteer their time, share constructive ideas, and help make our neighborhood a great place to call home. As September rolls in, we welcome the changing of the seasons and several special observances. Labor Day kicks off the month, followed closely by the start of the NFL season. September 11 marks Rosh Hashanah, the beginning of the Jewish New Year. September is also recognized as Healthy Aging Month, encouraging us to stay active and take care of our physical and mental well-being. On September 26, we celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day—a perfect reminder that "an apple a day keeps the doctor away!" As the summer heat begins to fade and cooler temperatures arrive, it's a great time to get outside, enjoy a refreshing walk, and embrace the beauty of the season while staying healthy. Be kind, smile, Margaret (Peggy) Detaranto Sun City Aliante HOA Board President
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BOD NOTICE This Notice is distributed according to NRS116.31083. At the beginning of every Board Meeting, there is a member comment period for comments relating to agenda items only. At the end of every Board meeting, there is a member comment period for comments on any subject. During this period, the Board will hear member comments. The Board of Directors will not take action on comments or requests made during the comment periods. Agendas for the Board meeting are available one week prior to the meeting at the Front Desk and on the Association's website (www.suncityaliante.org). Copies of the minutes from a Board of Directors meeting are available from the Association Office after approval by the Board of Directors. Audio copies of a Board of Directors meeting are available from the Association Office after the minutes have been approved by the Board of Directors. The Association Office is located at 7394 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89084. Office Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The telephone number for obtaining an agenda is 702-638-5000. (Please note: This schedule is subject to change)
BOARD MEETINGS
(OPEN TO HOMEOWNERS) BOARD MEETING NOTICE Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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BOD EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Wednesday, November 14, 2026
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The Officers and Directors of the Sun City Aliante Board of Directors are pictured above. Shown (l-r) are Mark Towers, Director; Qung Go, Treasurer; Peggy Detaranto, President; Joe Caggiano, Vice President; Dan Lies, Secretary; Lisa Kittredge, Director; and Felton Hyche, Director. Congratulations to our 2026-2027 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.
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GENERAL MANAGER with parades and parties – festivities very similar to those outlined by the first proposal for a holiday, which suggested that the day should be observed with – a street parade to exhibit "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families. This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civic significance of the holiday.
Hello Friends, This month I want to focus on the origins of Labor Day ~ the annual federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September that celebrates the social and economic achievements of American workers. We celebrate the holiday on September 7, 2026.
American labor has raised the nation's standard of living and contributed to the greatest production the world has ever known, and the labor movement has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy. It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation pays tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation's strength, freedom, and leadership – the American worker.
History of Labor Day ~ The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the contributions workers have made to America's strength, prosperity, and well-being. Early Adopters ~ Before it was a federal holiday, Labor Day was recognized by labor activists and individual states. After municipal ordinances were passed in 1885 and 1886, a movement developed to secure state legislation. New York was the first state to introduce a bill, but Oregon was the first to pass a law recognizing Labor Day, on February 21, 1887. That year four more states – Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York – passed laws creating a Labor Day holiday. By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday.
(Source: https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history, Photos ~ Department of Labor)
How Has Las Vegas Celebrated Labor Day? Over the years, Las Vegas has transitioned from a modest familycentric holiday destination into the "Pool Party Capital of the World," marking Labor Day weekend as the official, high-revenue climax of the summer party season. The Historical Evolution of Labor Day in Las Vegas • The Mid-20th Century (Family & Casino Driven): In the 1950s through the 1970s, Las Vegas marketed Labor Day as a classic holiday getaway for driving-distance tourists from California. Resorts attracted visitors with standard casino tournaments, lounge acts, and low-cost backyard-style buffets. • The 1990s (The Megaresort Era): The opening of massive resorts shifted the holiday into a blockbuster entertainment weekend. Las Vegas began booking arena-level concert acts, world-title boxing matches, and high-production residencies specifically timed to the three-day weekend. • The 2000s to Present (The Day club & EDM Revolution): The launch of daytime beach clubs completely redefined the holiday. Labor Day transformed into a multi-million-dollar electronic dance music (EDM) festival environment spread across the Strip, focusing heavily on youth culture, VIP bottle service, and celebrity DJs.
Who Founded Labor Day? ~ It is not entirely clear, but two workers can make a solid claim to the Founder of Labor Day title. Some records show in 1882, Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a co-founder of the American Federation of Labor, suggested setting aside a day for a "general holiday for the laboring classes" to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold." Many believe machinist Matthew Maguire, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday. Recent research supports the contention that Matthew Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, New Jersey, proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. Both Maguire and McGuire attended the country's first Labor Day parade in New York City that year.
Enduring Holiday Traditions ~ While the scale has exploded, certain pillars of the Las Vegas Labor Day weekend have remained consistent over the decades: • The Final Splash: It has historically served as the symbolic "last hurrah" of the summer, driving the highest pool attendance of the year before resorts transition to autumn operations. • Massive Strip Gridlock: The holiday has consistently broken regional travel records, clogging Interstate 15 and filling McCarran/Harry Reid International Airport to maximum capacity year after year. • Labor Union Roots: Local culinary and trade unions—the backbone of the city's hospitality industry—frequently use the holiday weekend for solidarity events, rallies, or community picnics away from the tourist corridors.
The First Labor Day ~ The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. On June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed a law making the first Monday in September of each year a national holiday.
(Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=how+is+labor+day+celebrated+in+las+vegas)
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BOARD MEMBER'S MESSAGE NEIGHBORLY LIVING: COURTESY, CONNECTION, AND COMMUNITY By Dan Lies
Cooler fall weather is here. Our snowbird neighbors are returning, and new neighbors are moving in. It's time to consider what it means to live in our senior community and how we can make it a more neighborly community. One of the greatest pleasures of living in a senior HOA community is the opportunity to know the people around us. A friendly greeting, a thoughtful gesture, or a respectful conversation can turn a collection of homes into a true neighborhood. Courtesy does not require grand effort; it grows through small, consistent choices that help everyone feel welcome and valued. Neighborliness often begins with habits so simple that we may overlook their importance. Smile and say hello when meeting at the mailbox. Introduce yourself at Lunch 'n' Learn events and community trips. Holding a door, returning a wave, learning and using a neighbor's or staff member's name are small signs of respect that can brighten someone's day. When connection and respect is established, if a concern arises, it can be handled with a calm, private conversation. Always seek to understand, listen to the response, and look for a reasonable solution. A sentence such as, “I wanted to mention something and see if we can work it out,” invites cooperation. If the matter involves safety, repeated violations, or governing documents, speak with our Management rather than gossiping or involving uninvolved neighbors. Due to privacy concerns, status may not be shared, but actions are probably in motion. Watch for new people and those who differ in mobility, interests, and comfort with technology. Especially in our clubs, welcome neighbors and make them comfortable in our community by speaking clearly, being patient, sharing important information, and avoiding assumptions about what another person can or wants to do. Invitations should be warm but never pressure. A neighbor who declines one activity may happily join another.
BOARD MEETING SUMMARY Sun City Aliante Board Meeting Summary Below is a summary of action taken at the August 12, 2026 Board meeting: New Business: A. The Board approved appointing the following homeowners to the Review of Association Policies, Rules & Regulations Ad Hoc Committee: • Wayne Headrick, Chair • Frank Detaranto • Sharon Grossman • Kevin Miller • Linda Schlegelmilch • Ray Packowski • Jeanne Locaynia B. The Board approved the creation of the Author, Artisan, and Remarkable Nevadans Club. C. The Board approved the purchase of one (1) Rola-Chem Pool Chlorine and Acid Controller and one (1) Rola-Chem Spa Chlorine and Acid Controller from Poolweb.com for a total cost of $4,455.89, plus applicable tax, to be paid from reserve funds. D. The Board approved donating the eleven (11) purple chairs currently located in the conference room to a licensed nonprofit organization. E. The Board approved the proposal from RSI in the amount of $3,921.94 to paint the restrooms located outside the Vista Room using Capital funds.
A strong neighborhood is not built by rules alone. It is built when residents choose patience over irritation, conversation over assumption, and kindness over indifference. We do not have to be close friends with everyone, but we can be friendly, courteous neighbors. Every greeting, considerate choice, and respectful exchange helps make our HOA a place where people are glad to live—and proud to call home. Dan Lies Secretary, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors
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COUNCILMAN RICHARD CHERCHIO September is here and as summer winds down, Ward 4 has been busy. I want to share a few updates, a community resource worth knowing about and an exciting event to put on your calendar this fall.
Hello Residents, Happy September! Welcome back to our snowbirds and those of you who were on short or extended vacations. Get ready for a flurry of funfilled activities and valuable offerings in the upcoming months. We have partnered with the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health to offer FREE MEMORY SCREENINGS on Thursday, September 17, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Community Center. Memory assessment is an important way to measure cognitive competencies, especially as you age. Like any potential disorder, the sooner you address a cognitive problem, the better your health and wellness outcomes will be. Please register at the Front Desk by September 15. We have also partnered with Smith's Pharmacy to offer immunizations in the Community Center: • SHOT CLINIC – September 18, 8 a.m. to noon -Smith's Pharmacists will offer a wide range of immunizations including: the High Dose flu vaccine for people who are age 65+, regular flu vaccine, Pneumonia, Shingles and Tdap, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and COVID. Co-payments and costs will vary depending on your insurance. Please bring your driver's license and Insurance cards with you to this event. SEMINAR LINE UP – We have some new offerings and old favorites. Check out as many as your calendar will allow. Enjoy lunch with Commissioner Kirkpatrick on September 8 at 11:30 a.m. You can register and pick up a ticket at the Front Desk beginning September 2, 10 a.m. Join the fun at Bingocize hosted by University of Nevada, Reno Extension on September 10 and September 24. You won't want to miss the Boo-Tiful Wreath Making Class on September 17. Are you ready to travel and see the wonders of the world? Join Holland America Cruise Line on September 21. Renewal by Andersen is offering a Dinner 'n' Learn on September 29…and there is more!!! Whether you need plumbing, HVAC, painting or a general contractor to remodel a room in your home, look no further than THE BREEZE magazine. You may not be aware of how the advertisers in this publication directly support our community.
On July 22, I was proud to show my support at the fifth annual North Las Vegas Battle of the Badges blood drive at Aliante Casino Hotel and Spa. This year's event carried special meaning. The American Red Cross is facing a nationwide blood shortage and our North Las Vegas police officers and firefighters answered the call. The North Las Vegas Police Department took home the win with 70 donors to the Fire Department's 57, but in the end, we are all winners. This year's blood drive was dedicated to Commander Jeff Lomprey, a retired North Las Vegas Fire Department arson investigator. Together, our first responders set a new event record with 127 donors and 116 units collected, surpassing the goal of 100. If you would like to give blood, you still can by visiting redcross.org/give-blood and use sponsor code NLVBOTB or call 1-800-733-2767. A s a r e m i n d e r, p l e a s e remember to take care of your pets in this extreme heat. Make sure they always have access to shade and fresh water. The City of North Las Vegas municipal code requires that when temperatures are expected to exceed 85 degrees, animals kept outdoors must have access to shade. When temperatures are expected to top 105 degrees, an additional cooling source such as a mister, swamp cooler or air conditioning is required. Our summers are no joke, and our pets are counting on us. Speaking of pets - mark your calendars for the 7th Annual Paws in the Park on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Aliante Nature Discovery Park. This free community event will feature a pet health and wellness fair with onsite vaccinations, microchipping, pet exams, spay and neuter vouchers and plenty of fun for the whole family, including a Doggie Paw-rade, trickor-treat, food trucks and live music. Registration for vaccinations and microchipping opens Sept. 8. Call Hearts Alive Village at 702-780-0002 to reserve your spot. Services are available while supplies last, so do not wait.
We have been very fortunate that the monies brought in directly from advertisers pay for the cost of designing, printing, and mailing the monthly magazine. In addition, a substantial amount of net advertising revenue is Finally, doing our part to keep our community clean starts with proper added to the operating fund at the end of the fiscal year. disposal of trash and bulk items. I have partnered with Republic Services to offer free mattress disposal bags at four convenient City of North Las Vegas That's why I urge you to use the products and services of the companies who locations: SkyView Multi-Generational Center at 3050 E. Centennial run ads in The Breeze. The bottom line is that it's a win-win situation for Pkwy., Neighborhood Recreation Center at 1638 N. Bruce St., Silver Mesa both residents and advertisers. Recreation Center at 4025 Allen Ln., and Dolores Huerta Resource Center at 1737 Hunkins Dr. Mattresses must be bagged to be collected as part of Please mark your calendar for Thursday, October 29 at 9 a.m. Come out bulk trash pickup, so grab a free bag and help keep our community clean. and meet our advertisers at the FREE Advertiser's Meet 'n' Greet with Residents at 9 a.m. in the Vista Room. Enjoy a fun event featuring free As always, it is a privilege to serve Sun City Aliante and the families of door prizes, giveaways and breakfast treats. Take this opportunity to meet Ward 4. If you have questions, ideas or just want to connect, my email is and thank the many advertisers who partner with our community. always open at cherchior@cityofnorthlasvegas.com. I also encourage you to sign up for the city council newsletter at cityofnorthlasvegas.com. It is a If you have any questions or comments, please email me at great resource to stay informed about everything happening across North twilliamson@suncityaliante.us or call 702-429-1623. Las Vegas. Enjoy the beautiful fall season!
Yours in Service,
Trish Williamson Editor, The Breeze
Richard Cherchio Councilman, Ward 4
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IS YOUR RESUME WORKING FOR YOU?
By Gary Schall
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How often have you said to yourself, “I wish I knew h o w m y resume holds up to that job description w i t h o u t having to send it in and h o p e i t works.” The good news is that you can now do that.
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 C e n t e r. Yo u c a n c o n t a c t C a r o l a t 7 0 2 - 6 3 8 - 5 0 2 3 o r cgarbarino@suncityaliante.us.
Jobscan.co (not .com) is a free website that allows you to upload a copy of your resume, along with a copy of the job description, and generates a report that not only scores your resume against the job description, but includes specifics as to what you're missing, and suggestions for improvements. The scan by itself is helpful in improving your resume, and includes sections on searchability, hard skills, soft skills, and recruiter tips. There are some caveats. The free version allows for up to five scans per month. If you want to find out about resume formatting, the top three hard and soft skills being searched for, or AI optimization for your resume, you have to upgrade. The upgrade costs $49.95/month to pay monthly, or $89.95/quarter ($29.98/month paid in 3-month increments). The scan will tell you what you're missing, but not how you should include it. They make recommendations on word count or number of achievements, but nothing specific about what you want to add to your resume, nor how you should add it. On the plus side, it does give you useful information. Each section gives you a count of how many items to fix. This helps you to identify where your resume is strong, and where it might need a boost. It does let you know if you are missing sections, like a summary statement, education, a LinkedIn URL, or, most importantly, contact information. This reference to a LinkedIn page is a friendly reminder that your resume is but a summary of your true professional persona, the full contents of which, they'll find on your LinkedIn profile (which has a lot more room to allow you to be more specific in your descriptions). Jobscan.co is yet another tool for you to use when creating the image you want to project when searching for that next opportunity. You can use the free version to guide your progress, or, if you so choose, use the paid version to get even more advice. If you have any questions regarding the job search process, or have an interest about a specific topic, let me know. I can be reached at gmschall@gmail.com.
Luis & Yalila Gonzales Daniel & Anna Guerra James Heavey James & Jennifer Jones Albert & Lisa Mohr Tina Piest Michael & Waewta Saulpaw James & Barbara Snyder
Thank you in Advance ~ The Compliance and Customer Service Office
GOTHIC LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE REPORT The maintenance performed in July 2026 includes, but is not limited to the following: • Selective Pruning around Community Center and Aliante Pkwy. perimeter. Trimming includes removal of deadwood and built-up debris. • Weeds are being hand-pulled along front and back of the Community Center as well as the Bocce Ball Court. • Trimming around the parking lot areas has been completed for the month, and we are working to complete the pruning of low hanging branches. • The turf area at Widewing Park is mowed on a weekly basis. • As of May 1, we started irrigation timers to water up to 6 days between the hours of 7 p.m. to 11 a.m. per SNWA Mandate. The next watering change is scheduled for September. • Palm tree pruning is scheduled to be completed by the end of August. • The backflow testing will also be completed in August. • Any warranty plants will be scheduled to be installed in September/October because of hot weather. • The turf area at Widewing Park will be mowed weekly in the summer months on Fridays to the height of three inches. Taller blades help by providing shade and protecting soil from direct sunlight which helps reduce evaporation. • We are currently following the SNWA recommended watering up to 6 days per week. The watering schedule stays into effect through September 1~ which is Monday - Friday between the hours of 7 p.m. - 11am and never on Sundays. All work was performed in accordance with accepted horticultural practices.
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Fans can ride to Raiders, Golden Knights and UNLV football home games for just $4 round trip; Service began Aug. 13 with the Raiders' first preseason home game The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has brought back Game Day Express this sports season, providing direct transit service to Allegiant Stadium for Las Vegas Raiders and UNLV football home games and to T-Mobile Arena for Vegas Golden Knights (VGK) home games. The service launched with the Raiders' first preseason home game on Thursday, Aug. 13, and continues for all preseason and regular season home games. Service for UNLV football home games begins with the first home game on Saturday, Aug. 29. For VGK games, the service begins with the first preseason home game on Thursday, Sept. 24, and continues throughout the season. Nearby Pick-up locations for the 2026-2027 Raiders and VGK home games include: • Route 607 – Centennial Hills Game Day Express: Santa Fe Station Casino • 4949 N. Rancho Dr., Las Vegas 89130Route 610 – North Las Vegas Game Day Express: Aliante Casino Hotel Spa 7300 N. Aliante Pkwy, North Las Vegas 89084 The first departure for Raider's home games is planned for three hours prior to kick-off with the last departure from all locations one hour prior to kick-off. Each route departs Allegiant Stadium immediately after the game ends, up to 40 minutes afterward. The first departure for VGK home games is two hours before game time, ending one hour before puck drop. Game Day Express drops off and picks up passengers at the Excalibur parking lot north of the garage. Following the game, buses depart from this location immediately after the game ends, up to 30 minutes afterward. Pick-up location for the 2026-2027 UNLV football home games: Route 613 – UNLV Game Day Express: UNLV Transit Center, 1135 E. University Ave., Las Vegas 89119. First departure for UNLV football home games is two hours before the game, until one hour before kick-off. The route departs from Allegiant Stadium back to the UNLV Transit Center immediately after the game ends, up to 40 minutes afterward. For a chance to win tickets to Raiders or VGK home games, follow RTCSNV on Instagram all season long. The cost to ride the Game Day Express is $4 roundtrip, with exact change required. For quick boarding, riders are encouraged to purchase the Game Day Express pass in advance using the rideRTC app or by credit/debit card when boarding. For more information on the Game Day Express, visit www.rtcsnv.com/gamedayexpress. Click to Tweet: #RTCSNV Game Day Express is back! Catch a ride to @raiders @GoldenKnights & @unlvfootball home games all for $2 each way. Details: rtcsnv.com/gamedayexpress. Follow @RTCSNV for ticket giveaway contests!
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ALYSSA IS DESTINED TO SUCCEED! Editor's Note: It's time to give you an update on Alyssa Winslow, the beloved and talented granddaughter of Denise and Dwight Gerdes. In the June issue of The Breeze, I reported she was on her way to competing in the Miss Nevada Contest in July in Scottsdale, Arizona. As a beginner to pageantry, Alyssa went into the National American Miss Nevada pageant with the goal of gaining a new experience, different from anything she's done before with the support of her sponsors. Her proud sponsors included: the Sun City Aliante 8 Ballers; the Sun City Aliante Euchre Club; the Southern Nevada Women's History Project; Excel A c a d e m y L a s Ve g a s ; a n d h e r grandparents, Dwight and Denise Gerdes. Alyssa left her internship with the Nevada Division of Minerals Abandoned Mines Summer Program where she was camping throughout rural Nevada five days a week to find and cover hazardous mine shafts to protect the public. She received the 1st Place Heart of Service Award for her volunteer work with the Southern Nevada Women's History Project, the Friends of Nevada Wilderness, and the Protectors of Tule Springs. Along with being the 1st Runner Up for Academic Achievement and Spokesmodel, Alyssa was a state finalist and placed as the 2nd Runner Up for the National American Miss Nevada Elite! This includes a $30,000, four-year scholarship to Midland University! Congratulations, Alyssa! Alyssa has completed her associate's degree in business administration and environmental science. She will start in the fall as a junior enrolled in Honors College. She plans to pursue a bachelor's degree with a focus on Marine Geology. Alyssa is destined for great things, and we'll be cheering for her! Go Alyssa Go!
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COMMITTEE NEWS PATROL COMMITTEE
ELECTION COMMITTEE UPDATE
Looking for a few good men and women
By Elaine Jefferson
Sun City Aliante is patrolled by a few good men and women of the community. The men and women are residents of the community and take pride in what they have lived for and earned. They are also volunteers. SCAL volunteers for community Patrol go through a North Las Vegas Police background check. Once cleared, they are familiarized with the Policies and Procedures manual. The primary mission of the Sun City Aliante Patrol is to provide a presence in the community to deter and discourage crime within the community of Sun City Aliante. This is accomplished through patrolling the streets of the community to establish a VISUAL DETERRENT. The Association cannot and does not warrant or promise a crime-free community. It is the responsibility of each homeowner and resident to take all appropriate and necessary steps to protect and preserve the safety of the occupants of their homes and property. By adopting these Patrol Policies and Procedures, the Association does not intend to divest owners of their responsibilities or to assume responsibility for the health and safety of the owners or residents or to protect their property. With that said, residents who patrol their own community recognize when they see... • “Ma Kettle” walking without “Pa Kettle,” • CUJO on an unauthorized walk without supervision. • Sissy's smart car now parked on the front lawn, • Gary's garage door off track or an abandoned golf cart left on sidewalk. • Disoriented bats and bees swarming the area in attempts to get away from fireworks. • Dog walker down at Pebble Park with FIFI hot stepping the pebbles in the park unable to get owner up or out. These anomalies would raise an eyebrow for a resident who is familiar with their neighbors, but not so much to the paid security or the local NLVPD, who both have a wider scope of “protect and serve” to a much larger community of which SCAL is included but not exclusive. Our volunteer members dedicate their time and service to the diligent observation and reporting of recognized trouble spots, areas of concern, and things that just don't look right. The two-hour tour of patrol for each volunteer is usually enough time for the community streets to be patrolled absent of any unusual event.
PREPARING FOR NEXT YEAR'S BOARD ELECTION The Election Committee is already working to enhance next year's Board of Director's election process by improving communication, accessibility, and opportunities for residents to become informed before casting their votes. To help residents better evaluate each candidate, the Election Committee will recommend, with the approval of the HOA Board of Directors, the use of a large-screen video presentation during the Candidate Forum. This enhancement would allow every attendee to clearly see each candidate while they are speaking, regardless of where they are seated. The Committee is also recommending upgraded wearable headsets to improve audio quality and to make it easier for residents to hear the candidates and follow the discussion throughout the forum. Another proposed enhancement is a post-forum Candidate Meet-andGreet. Following the formal Candidate Forum, each candidate would be seated at an individual round table, allowing residents to visit with candidates one-on-one or in small groups. This informal setting would provide an opportunity for residents to ask additional questions, discuss issues of personal interest, and gain a better understanding of each candidate's qualifications and priorities. In addition to these proposed improvements, the Election Committee is currently reviewing and updating both the Election Committee Guidelines and the Candidate Guidelines. These updates are intended to provide greater clarity, consistency, and transparency throughout the election process while ensuring that all candidates receive fair and equal treatment. The Election Committee remains committed to conducting a fair, transparent, and well-organized election. We appreciate the continued support of our residents and the HOA Board of Directors as we work to strengthen the election process and encourage informed participation by our community. Respectfully submitted, David Hollander Chairman, Election Committee
The community patrol car is equipped with light bar atop the vehicle, dash cam inside the vehicle, and a phone. The uniformed volunteer outfitted with patrol shirt, community patrol ID with lanyard and optional hat, creates a visual display observe and report. Two operative words of Volunteer community patrol…OBSERVE and REPORT. Residents of SCAL won't you be a volunteer for community Patrol? Try it you just may like it!! For more information, email JWheeler@suncityaliante.us. WWW.SUNCITYALIANTE.ORG
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OPEN POSITIONS ON SUN CITY ALIANTE COMMITTEES The Architectural Review Committee has two open positions on its Committee. The Communications Committee has one open position on its committee. The Covenants Committee has one open position on its committee. The Patrol Committee has one open position on its committee. The Property & Grounds Committee has four open positions on its committee. The newly formed Technology Committee has six open positions. Here is a brief description of Committee responsibilities: Architectural Review Committee reviews owner site/home exterior change requests to ensure they comply with community standards of aesthetics and quality. Communications Committee – Oversees the website, holds Communications Committee events and assists the Editor of The Breeze. Covenants Committee – Ensures residents are complying with HOA guidelines and other governing documents. Patrol Committee – Observes and reports any hazards or incidents as they patrol the streets of the Sun City Aliante community to ensure the safety of our neighborhood. Property & Grounds Committee – Oversees the upkeep and maintenance of all Association common areas, including the Community Center. Technology Committee - Researches, recommends, and assists in managing and operating a variety of technology-related infrastructure systems, service providers and training.
COMMUNICATIONS DID YOU KNOW? You can easily read The BREEZE magazine online. Just go the Sun City Aliante website homepage. Select “The Breeze” under “Magazines” on the blue menu bar and you can read the publication from any device. There are several key features to make your experience even better. First, you can open the magazine using the full screen format by clicking the icon in bottom right corner of the window. Next, by using the zoom feature, also along the bottom of the window, you can enlarge the page and zoom in on the article that you want to read. This zoom feature also allows individuals who may be visually impaired to more easily read The BREEZE and stay informed on what is going on in the community. Finally, there is a search option, which allows you to quickly find any information in any area of the magazine. So, whether it's looking at the pictures of your friends at a recent event, or finding relevant information about an upcoming special event or a Lunch/Snack 'n' Learn, it's easy to read The Breeze.
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.
If you have any questions about The Breeze, please contact the Editor, Trish Williamson, at twilliamson@suncityaliante.us or 702429-1623. ~The Communications Committee
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.”
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MONTHLY BULLETIN:
Complete the application form and return it to the Front Desk.
STANDING COMMITTEES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Meets every other Friday, 8:30 a.m. Chairperson: Dale Daniels at ddaniels@suncityaliante.us
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Meets third Friday, 10 a.m. Chairperson: Dan Lies at dlies@suncityaliante.us
COVENANTS COMMITTEE(Closed Meetings) Meets fourth Tuesday, 3 p.m. Chairperson: Phyllis Minster at pminster@suncityaliante.us
ELECTION COMMITTEE
Meets from January through June. Chairperson: David Hollander at dhollander@suncityaliante.us
FINANCE COMMITTEE Meets last Wednesday, 3 p.m. Chairperson: David Grossman at dgrossman@suncityaliante.us
LIFESTYLE COMMITTEE
Meets third Wednesday, 10 a.m. Chairperson: Sharon Grossman at sgrossman@suncityaliante.us
PATROL COMMITTEE
Meets third Monday, 2 p.m. Chairperson: Elaine Jefferson at ejefferson@suncityaliante.us
Hello Residents of Sun City Aliante, My name is Judy Sawitski and my partner in crime is Tina Johnson (no pun intended). We are the Neighborhood Watch Coordinators. Our focus is . . . . Keeping Sun City Aliante Safe: A guide to Block Vigilance • Why a Neighborhood Watch? Safety is a shared responsibility. The Neighborhood Watch acts as extra “eyes and ears” for the North Las Vegas Police Department. What to watch for? Residents should be familiar with normal neighborhood activity so abnormal activity can easily be spotted. • How do you respond when something is suspicious? Observe first and note exact details. Call 911 for crimes in progress or life-threatening emergencies. Call 702-633-9111 for non-emergencies such as suspicious persons. • What are some everyday habits to reduce crime? Lock all doors, windows and garage door every night. Keep porch and coach lights on from dusk to dawn. Suspend newspaper when traveling. • What are the next steps? We invite all residents to get involved. Attend a Neighborhood Watch meeting. Learn how to become a Neighborhood Participant or Block Captain. Join us for the Neighborhood Watch meeting and the NLVPD Quarterly Neighborhood Watch and Block Captains meeting in November. Keep an eye out for the exact dates in the October issue of The Breeze.
PROPERTY AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Meets third Thursday, 1 p.m. Chairperson: Jannet Benz at jbenz@suncityaliante.us
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Meets third Tuesday, 11 a.m. Chairperson: John Istle at johni@suncityaliante.us
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“If You See Something, Say Something” is a national campaign. Let's make it Sun City Aliante's slogan. ~ Neighborhood Watch Coordinators
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Health Informational
Thursday, September 3, 11 a.m.
CAREGIVER'S DEMENTIA/ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP
Have you taken measures to give your loved ones peace of mind upon your passing? If you do not have Estate Planning in place, you are leaving your assets subject to the expense and delay of Probate Administration. Simple measures taken now, such as having a Trust prepared, can save your loved ones time and money in the future. Join the Law Office of Sean M. Tanko, Ltd. for lunch to learn how to properly prepare your Estate Planning making life easier for your loved ones upon your passing.
Friday, September 4, 9 a.m. & Friday, September 18, 9 a.m.
Learn about… • Sean M. Tanko, Esq., Estate Planning, Probate and Guardianship Attorney. • Probate and how to avoid it. • Properly preparing your individualized Estate Plan. • Trusts and how they work. • Last Wills and Testament. • Powers of Attorney and when they are appropriate. • How proper Estate Planning can simplify and enhance your life.
Are you a caregiver for someone who has dementia or Alzheimer's? Have you been informed that a loved one is developing the early signs of dementia?
Join us for lunch and find out!
Due to popular demand, the Alzheimer's Association in now offering two Caregiver Support sessions per month.
Please join us on Friday, September 4 and Friday, September 18 at 9 a.m. in the Activity Room. In addition to offering Caregivers an opportunity to freely express their feelings and concerns, we will discuss a new Caregivers' Respite Program that offers families a grant to pay for respite care for their Loved Ones. Please note: This session is open ONLY to Caregiver's or potential Caregiver's who need more information. (Loved ones with Dementia and Caregivers are invited to participate in virtual support groups.) If you have any questions, please contact Breeze Editor Trish Williamson at 702-429-1623.
Please sign up at the Front Desk by September 1.
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QUESTIONS ABOUT FEDERAL OR MILITARY RETIREE Please register at the Front Desk for both Support Groups. BENEFITS? FALL LUNCHEON WITH CLARK COUNTY Monday, September 4, 10 a.m. COMMISSIONER KIRKPATRICK Have you recently retired or are you getting ready to retire?
Tuesday, September 8, 11:30 a.m.
Come enjoy lunch and celebrate the fall season with Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick (District B). She will meet with residents of Sun City Aliante on Tuesday, September 8 at 11:30 a.m. in the Vista Room.
Do you have questions about your federal government or military benefits? Do you have a plan moving forward to build and protect your nest egg? Would you like to simplify your investment strategy to earn more potential income? Join Latrice Williams for a presentation on September 4 and get answers to these questions and much more. Please register at the Front Desk by September 2.
Following the meal, she will discuss legislative issues, especially those related to seniors and veterans. Join Commissioner Kirkpatrick and celebrate fall with your friends and neighbors. As always, she will provide a tasty meal for everyone. Please register at the Front Desk. Registration begins on September 2 at 10 a.m. A ticket is required for attendance.
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Thursday, September 10, 9 a.m.
If you like to play Bingo, do light exercise, win prizes and have fun, join us for Bingocize® on September 10. Have a fun experience with Kayla Ransom, a representative of the University of Nevada, Reno Extension.
FIND OUT IF SOLAR ENERGY IS RIGHT FOR YOU + SURPRISE DRAWING Tuesday, September 15, 11 a.m. Find out from experts if solar could be a good fit for you. Join Guillermo OrellanaLara with Sunrun and learn the facts.
Bingocize® is a health promotion program designed to enhance fitness and nutrition among seniors combining exercise and health information with the familiar game of Bingo. Mixing the fun game of Bingo with light exercises, stretches (and of course prizes) is a fun and easy way for participants to stay active and socialize. Originally developed at Western Kentucky University, Bingocize® has shown to improve functional fitness, health knowledge and social engagement.
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How solar works in Nevada Recent laws passed and how they affect you and much more!!
Those who attend this seminar will be eligible to participate in a drawing for a surprise $50 restaurant gift certificate. You may be the lucky winner!
Please register at the Front Desk by September 8.
PLAN YOUR RETIREMENT JOURNEY—KEY MILESTONES
Please register at the Front Desk by September 13.
Thursday, September 10, 11 a.m.
Are you really ready for retirement? Could you be overlooking planning opportunities, making avoidable mistakes, or simply not knowing what you don't know? Join us for an educational and engaging discussion designed to help answer these questions and more while covering important retirement decisions, timelines, and common planning opportunities. Whether retirement is just around the corner or you've recently retired, you'll leave with practical ideas and greater confidence in your retirement plan.
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BOO-TIFUL WREATH MAKING CLASS Wednesday, September 16, 10 a.m. Join us for a fun craft making Boo-Tiful Wreaths! What to expect: • Step by step tutorial on how to create the wreath • Full creative control over your own design • Light refreshments and snacks
Topics include: • Retirement Income & Investment Strategies • Being Retirement Ready • Common Retirement Planning Mistakes to Avoid Designed for individuals approaching or recently retired who want to better understand key retirement decisions, identify potential opportunities, and create a roadmap for a confident retirement. Presented by Adam Goodman RICP®, WMCP®, TPCP®, LACP® of Lifetime Wealth Strategies, an Independent Retirement Planning & Investment Advisory firm. Lunch will be served following the presentation.
Investment advisory services offered through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC (BCM), a registered investment advisor. BCM and Lifetime Wealth Strategies are independent of each other.
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CLEVELAND CLINIC MEMORY SCREENINGS Thursday, September 17, 9 a.m. MEMORY CONCERNS? YOU'RE NOT ALONE.
INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR
LEARN ABOUT STATE PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT SENIORS Monday, September 14, 10 a.m.
A non-profit organization, MAP encompasses the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), and the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA). Join Maria Reid to learn about this state-based program providing free, unbiased, one-on-one counseling to Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers. Please register at the Front Desk by September 12. WWW.SUNCITYALIANTE.ORG
The Cleveland Clinic is hosting FREE CONFIDENTIAL MEMORY SCREENINGS for Sun City Aliante residents on September 17 in the Community Center from 9 a.m. to noon. The screening is a simple, safe “Healthy Brain Check-up” that tests Memory and other Thinking Skills. You must register for an appointment at the Front Desk or call 702-638-5000.
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FLU SHOT CLINIC
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Wednesday, September 23, 11 a.m.
IT'S TIME FOR IMMUNIZATIONS!
Annual Notice of Changes (ANOC) are on their way for your 2027 Medicare plan! What you should expect and what you need to know!
I t ' s Ti m e f o r Yo u r I n fl u e n z a , Pneumonia, and Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Shots and More! Flu season is just around the corner, and you are a potential target. Join Smith's Pharmacists in the Activity Room between 8 a.m. and noon. They will offer a wide variety of immunizations including Influenza, Pneumonia, RSV, Whooping Cough, Tetanus, COVID and more. Many vaccines are covered under prescription plans, but if payment is needed, it can be made directly to Smith's Pharmacy. Registration is not required at the Front Desk.
The Annual Notice of Change is not junk mail ~ it's one of the most important Medicare documents you'll receive all year. Join Brandon and Andrea Scott as we discuss how to understand the changes BEFORE the Annual Enrollment Period. Learn how to read your Annual Notice of Change and identify whether your Medicare plan still meets your needs for 2027. Lunch will be provided. Please register at the Front Desk by September 21.
BINGO + EXERCISE = BINGOCIZE® - Part II
Thursday, September 24, 9 a.m.
AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASS
Saturday, September 19, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Peter Velasco, an AARP volunteer instructor, will conduct an AARP Safe Driving Class for residents over age 50, September 19 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. The fee must be paid by check, payable to AARP, at the start of the class.
If you like to play Bingo, do light exercise, win prizes and have fun, join us for Bingocize® on September 24. Have a fun experience with Kayla Ransom, a representative of the University of Nevada, Reno Extension. Originally developed at Western Kentucky University, Bingocize® has shown to improve functional fitness, health knowledge and social engagement. Please register at the Front Desk by September 22.
The class is approved by the State of Nevada DMV. You will receive a certificate valid for three years and an insurance discount (the amount determined by your insurance.) The seminar is limited to 30 people. Please register at the Front Desk by September 17.
LEGENDARY WORLD PRESENTS A FRONT ROW SEAT TO ALASKA'S WONDERS
Monday, September 21, 11 a.m.
Join Nicole Hunter of Holland America Line and Minnie Daniel of Legendary World on September 21 for an insider look at Alaska 2027.
Sail Alaska's rugged coastline aboard Holland America's elegant ships. Visit frontier town like Skagway and Juneau, and join expert-lead excursion that showcase the wildlife, history and natural beauty of our 50th state. Book your 2027 voyage now and take advantage of early savings, reduced deposits and added onboard amenities. Also, explore the extensive line-up of itinerates, ships, and shore experiences as Holland America brings the world to life with comfort, expertise and signature service. Please register at the Front Desk by September 19. WWW.SUNCITYALIANTE.ORG
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LUNCH ‘N’ LEARN TIRED OF DEALING WITH WINDOW & DOOR ISSUES?
YOUR HOME. YOUR FUTURE. YOUR OPTIONS. Monday, September 28, 11 a.m.
Thursday, September 24, 11 a.m. If you've been thinking about upgrading your window or doors, Beyond Energy has the information you need to make the right choice. Your home shouldn't feel too hot in the summer or drafty and cold in the winter. Your windows and doors also play a major role in reducing noise, keeping out dust and improving safety. Join Beyond Energy for lunch and learn about the following: • The story behind Beyond Energy • Window & Door Frame materials and options • Real before & after transformations • Exclusive savings for Sun City Aliante homeowners Enjoy lunch and have a fun experience!!
You'll Receive: ✔ Complimentary lunch ✔ A Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Resource Magazine featuring trusted, fully vetted local vendors for moving, downsizing, organizing, home repairs, estate sales, and more ✔ Helpful information in a relaxed, friendly setting
Please register at the Front Desk by September 22.
FREE to Attend ~ No Obligation ~ Limited Seating ~ Reserve Your Seat Today! Presented by Nikki Junium REALTOR® & Senior Loan Officer. Please register at the Front Desk by September 26.
PROTECT YOUR EYES - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GLAUCOMA!
DINNER ’N’ LEARN
Friday, September 25, 11 a.m. Today, over 2.7 million Americans over age 40 suffer from glaucoma within the United States. According to the National Eye Institute, this number will only g r o w, r e a c h i n g something in the region of 4.2 million by the year 2030. Join Dr. Peterson, of Nevada Eye Physicians, to learn more about Glaucoma and how to identify and eliminate the adverse effects of the condition if you catch it in time. Glaucoma is a disease of the eye that is capable of gradually diminishing the sight without warning. Glaucoma can be incredibly difficult to notice and prevent, because there are no obvious symptoms, and once your vision has been lost, the damage is permanent. Lunch will be served following the presentation. Please register at the Front Desk by September 23. WWW.SUNCITYALIANTE.ORG
Thinking about downsizing, relocating, moving closer to family, buying a new home, or exploring your retirement housing options? Join us for this informative seminar and learn about today's real estate market, retirement housing choices, and how your home equity—including Reverse Mortgages—may help you achieve your goals.
DINE 'N' DISCOVER WITH RENEWAL BY ANDERSON Tuesday, September 29, 6 p.m.
Have you thought about replacing your window or doors but don't know where to start? Did you know your windows are not only impacting the temperature of your home but also the noise, dust and safety? Join Renewal by Anderson for a delicious complimentary catered dinner and learn about exciting new designs and options in windows and doors to update your beautiful home. Please register at the Front Desk by September 27.
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ALONE IN A CROWDED ROOM: UNDERSTANDING & ADDRESSING LONELINESS IN ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITIES
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT IS AROUND THE CORNER Tuesday, September 29, 10 a.m.
You're Invited Enjoy great coffee, delicious donuts, and friendly conversation at our Senior Appreciation Social. Have Questions About Medicare? Whether you're new to Medicare or reviewing your current coverage, we're happy to answer your questions, explain y o u r o p t i o n s , a n d p r o v i d e c l e a r, personalized guidance to help you better understand your Medicare choices. If you'd prefer to talk with us oneon-one, we'd be happy to visit with you privately. Because Medicare plans and benefits can change each year, it's important to review your coverage from time to time. As your healthcare needs change, your Medicare coverage may need to change as well. Whether you're taking new medications, seeing different doctors, or simply want to make sure your plan still meets your needs, we're here to help you make informed Medicare decisions, so you can feel confident you're making the choices that are right for you. Hosted by Ivonne WelchMedicare Plans, 702-725-1699, ivonnewelch.com Please register at the Front Desk by September 27.
Wednesday, September 30, 11 a.m.
Have you ever felt alone in a crowded room? Join Centennial Hills Hospital for an informative Lunch 'n' Learn presentation that addresses the issue of loneliness even if you are living in an active adult community. Come m e e t A d a m P a r k e r, L C S W, D i r e c t o r o f Outpatient Services for Spring Mountain Sahara, who will be the presenter. Even in communities full of social activity, loneliness can quietly persist. This interactive session explores the real difference between social contact and social connection, including the hidden signs of loneliness, its health risks, and practical steps residents can take individually and as a community. Please register at the Front Desk by September 28.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS FREE MEMORY SCREENINGS Thursday, September 17, 9 a.m. – noon - Sun City Aliante Community Center Hosted by: Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health Memory screenings are appropriate for anyone. Whether you are experiencing memory loss right now or are simply concerned about the future, this is the opportunity to have a brief, free memory screening, and receive results to compare at a future screening. FLU SHOT CLINIC, SEPTEMBER 18, 8 a.m. – noon – Activity Room IT'S TIME FOR IMMUNIZATIONS! It's Time for Your Influenza, Pneumonia, and Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Shots and More! Smith pharmacists will offer a wide variety of immunizations including Influenza, Pneumonia, RSV, Whooping Cough, Tetanus, COVID and more. Many vaccines are covered under prescription plans, but if payment is needed, it can be made directly to Smith's Pharmacy.
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FALL ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW Friday & Saturday, November 13 & 14 - 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Community Center
Admission is free for residents and guests. The public is invited to attend free of charge to enjoy the fun, shop and get great gift ideas for the upcoming holidays.
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PET PAW PRINTS PUMPKIN – QUEEN OF THE HOUSE Meet our 6-year-old domestic short hair cat, Pumpkin. During the Covid year of 2020, Cindy and I went out seeking a pet at the local SPCA in Buffalo, NY (which is where we are from). There were many kittens within the facility but we happened to stumble across this cutie who was in isolation due to a respiratory infection. We asked what had happened and staff member said she was left abandoned at their doorstep and the stress had caused the infection. We immediately wanted to take her home; so, after a couple of days of medicine and treatment they released her to us. Over the past years Pumpkin has made herself queen of our home and supervisor of all tasks that we do. She can be seen overlooking us from her perch on top of the refrigerator as we prep our meals or on top of the washer and dryer as they operate. She will sit attentively in the corner of the room as we clean her litter or vacuum the house.
Make the Indoors More Inviting A cat who finds the house boring will scratch at the door to get back out into danger, so the indoor half of the day has to earn its keep. Keep the blinds drawn on the sunny side of the house, run a fan or the air conditioning, and give your kitty a few cool surfaces to stretch out on. Tile, a spot in the shade near a vent, and a lightly dampened towel on a hot afternoon will all help regulate their temperature down.
Pumpkin's favorite past time is sitting in the back yard in her dog cage with us and watching the birds and leaves move around. She will eventually just relax and often times fall asleep once she realizes all is well within her kingdom. Yes, I must admit she does rule the roost, but what loveable animal doesn't. She is not always the most affectionate cat and only allows you to pet her on her own terms, but when she wants attention, she will definitely let you know. Even though she has a color pattern of a cow, she is our Pumpkin. ~Joe and Cindy Ghosen
PET HEATH & FITNESS KEEPING YOUR CAT SAFE IN 110 DEGREE HEAT IN THE VALLEY
By Kelly Decolati
So far, I've been writing about dogs in these articles. But I'm also a cat owner, and I've been asked for my advice to cat owners who want to give their pets the best of both indoor and outdoor worlds despite the summer risks we have here in the valley. Cats are tricksters because they can stroll in from the outdoors looking perfectly content and yet already be in real trouble. Cats are experts at hiding distress, and in a valley where the afternoon sun pushes well past 110 degrees, that talent works against them (and against you!). If you share your home with an indoor-outdoor cat, the outdoor half of that arrangement is the part that needs your attention all summer long. Manage the outdoor hours, not the whole day The brightest sunlit hours between midmorning and early evening are the most dangerous ones. That's when your cat should be inside. Let your kitty have their early mornings and cooler evenings in the yard, but bring them in before the heat builds. Cats are smart and many of them will make that call on their own, especially if they learn that the good spot by the tile floor is waiting for them, so I encourage you to make coming indoors easy and rewarding.
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When outside, cats need good options for shade and water. A patch of dirt under a bush heats up along with everything else. If your cat has a favorite lounging area that bakes in the afternoon sun, block their access to it during those hours and steer them somewhere cooler. Look for a shaded, breezy spot and set up a bowl of fresh water nearby that gets refilled often.
Cats are notoriously light water drinkers who descended from desert animals and never developed a strong thirst drive. Water matters more than most people realize. Put out several bowls in different rooms and refresh them daily. If water drinking is particularly challenging for your kitty, consider getting a pet fountain since many cats drink more from moving water. Wet food adds moisture too, and in the deep summer that extra fluid does your cat a quiet favor. Learn Overheating Signs and Act Fast For cats, heatstroke risk begins with internal temperatures above 104° and severe organ damage occurs above 106°. Unless you know how to check that by hand, your best bet will be to watch their behavior instead. Panting is the sign people miss most, because panting means something very different in a cat than it does in a dog. Cats rarely pant, so open-mouthed breathing that doesn't settle quickly after they cool off is a genuine emergency. Along with panting, watch for heavy drooling, stumbling, unusual lethargy, and gums that look bright red rather than a healthy pink. If you see these, move them to a cool room right away and press a towel dampened with cool (never cold) water against their belly, paws, and neck. Then call your vet immediately, even if they seem to bounce back. Internal organ damage from overheating doesn't always show on the surface. A Perfect Vegas Kitty Summer Plenty of indoor-outdoor cats, my own included, sail through Las Vegas summers in perfect health. Mostly, their owners share the same habit: they treat outdoor access as a morning-and-evening privilege instead of an allday one. They also make indoor kitty spaces that are genuinely pleasant places to wait out the worst of the afternoon sun. Your cat doesn't know that August in this valley is different from August anywhere else on earth. As their owner, it's your job to manage that for them. Give your kitty outdoor freedom for the coolest hours, bring them into comfortable spaces for the hottest hours, and give plenty of fresh water in between. Do that and your kitty will spend the summer content. Purrrr. If you'd like help building a summer routine that fits your cat and your home, you can reach me at kelly@wayofthewoof.com.
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BOOK CLUB Our July tournament had a Hawaiian shirt theme. Congratulations to Perry Swanson and Tom Currie for winning with a 6-1 record.
The Book Club selection for September is The Art Thief by Michael Finkel. Join members for a discussion at the Community Center at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Please see the Book Club shelf in the SCAL library which includes past book selections and a flyer listing upcoming 2026 book selections. For more information, please contact Mel Lazarus at 702-916-1621 (melaz@comcast.net) or Mae Go at maefgo@gmail.com.
CERAMICS CLUB
The club meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 a.m. - noon. New members are welcome to join anytime.
Greetings from the artistic members of the Sun City Ceramics Club where much fun and creativity are born.
Please contact Dwight Gerdes at (702) 3063865.
Your first craft item is free ($5 limit) for you to paint and fire. After a s m a l l $ 5 contribution, you can become a member with access to free paint.
~ Dwight Gerdes
ALIANTE CLASSY CHEFS
Ceramic items are available to paint, and you pay only the club's cost. Firing is generally under $2. Classes are available upon request for clay building and unique painting styles. A popular one is done with shaving cream. We highlight a Club member's art in the curio cabinets inside the Community Center, where many other Clubs have displays highlighting their pursuits. The September artist is Holly Claghorn who not only paints but builds ceramic pieces.
At the August gathering of the Aliante Classy Chefs, the members enjoyed a delicious brunch. They helped make homemade biscuits and gravy and a wonderful sausage skillet dish. They also had a sausage breakfast casserole, roast pork, scrambled eggs, cheese grits, fruit and muffins. Join the fun and learn new recipes while enjoying the camaraderie with fellow club members.
~ The Ceramics Club
The next meeting of the Classy Chefs will be Tuesday, September 1 at 9:30 a.m. in the Vista Room. We will collect the annual $10 dues. The Theme for this month is Greek Food. The Chefs will prepare chicken gyros, eggplant casserole, hummus, Greek salad and various desserts. Come join the fun and learn new recipes. OPA!!!!! Classy Chefs meet the first Tuesday of the month promptly at 9:30 a.m. with registration from 9:10 - 9:30 a.m. in the Vista Room. There is annual $10 due in September or when a member joins, plus a $5 per meeting charge to help reimburse groceries or decorations. Correct change is appreciated.
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CHARTERED CLUBS CLUB D.I.A.L (Dance in a Line) Do you want to learn how to Line Dance? Looking for a fun way to exercise? Come join us at Club Dial. We have Line Dancing on Saturday morning from 1O to 11:30 a.m. in the Vista Room. Monday evening there is a class from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Aerobics Room. Come and join us for some dancing, exercise and fun. Club Dial will have a Dance Social on Saturday, September 19 with a Disco Theme from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Vista Room. The Dance Social is open to all residents with a $5.00 fee for any guests. Please register at the Front Desk. Food is permitted but no alcoholic beverages are allowed. If you have any questions, please contact Maryann Gorski at mtg815@cox.net or call 702-306-6622.
CORNHOLE Hello, from the Cornhole Club. Please join us for some fun throwing bags. All players welcome ~ no experience is needed.
As a young child, during a time of war and upheaval, she was sent alone by ship to the United States. She was only about five years old. Like so many immigrant stories, her arrival did not mark the end of hardship. Life was difficult, but she persevered, eventually raising a daughter and passing along one of the traditions that connected her to the country she had left behind—the art of decorating Pysanky eggs. Her grandson grew up learning that tradition from his mother. Those colorful eggs became far more than seasonal decorations. They were tangible reminders of family, heritage, and resilience. Years later, disaster struck again. A fire completely destroyed his home. As he described those frightening moments, he recalled insisting on going back inside despite his wife's pleas not to. There were two things he could not bear to lose: the last two Pysanky eggs made by his mother. He rescued them. That story gave entirely new meaning to the glass artwork before me. His piece is not simply a reproduction of an egg. It is the latest chapter in a family's history. Using stained and fused glass, he transformed an object that is inherently fragile into something more enduring while faithfully preserving its intricate beauty. The original eggs remain treasured family heirlooms; the glass artwork allows their story to be shared in a new form. Artists often speak of preserving memories through their work. In this case, the artwork preserves much more. It honors a grandmother's courage, a mother's gift of tradition, and a grandson's determination that those memories would not be lost.
We meet Tuesday mornings at 8 a.m. to beat the heat. Just bring water. Bags and boards are provided. We have friendly games and a chance to meet neighbors. For more information, please call Becky Anderson at 702-271-1014 or rsa2373@gmail.com. ~ Cornhole Club
GLASS CRAFTERS MORE THAN A WORK OF ART Usually our story begins and ends with the finished piece itself. This month, however, the artwork is only the beginning. Gary Schall's latest glass art immediately caught my attention… It was unlike anything I had seen before—a delicate combination of stained and fused glass which reminded me of the intricate designs found on traditional Ukrainian Pysanky eggs. Curious, I asked the artist about it.
Looking at the finished piece, I no longer saw only exceptional craftsmanship. I saw the remarkable journey of a family's heritage carried across generations—proof that while objects may be fragile, the stories they hold can endure.
My guess was correct. The piece was his interpretation of one of only two Pysanky eggs that had been created by his mother. Those eggs were more than family heirlooms. They represented a history that stretched back generations to Ukraine, where his grandmother spent the first years of her life. WWW.SUNCITYALIANTE.ORG
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PICKLEBALL CLUB Greetings Picklers! July brought some very hot days, but thanks to our new chairs and tent shade cover, we now have a place to sit and take a break from the sun. Thank you to Elaine, Sylvie, Sue and the Sun City Aliante Maintenance Crew for helping make this happen!
September is here, marking a bridge between seasons, from summer to fall, from 110 degree weather to only the 90s. We celebrate Labor Day, the Jewish High Holy Days, the Football season, and much more. We welcome new opportunities, reflect on how our year has been, where we missed the mark, and where we were on target. We also celebrate notable LGBTQ birthdays in September, such as comedian and actress Lily Tomlin on September 1; Queen frontman Freddy Mercury on September 5; and Broadway star, singer and actor Billy Porter on September 21. Join us for some connection and fun at our next LGBTQ group monthly meeting on September 9, 2026 at 5 p.m. at the Community Center, followed by dinner out for whomever wants to join.
Future Events: • Club Meeting: Wednesday, October 21 at 9 a.m. on the courts. Elections will be held for next year's officers, so please attend and make your vote count! • Veteran's Day Fundraiser: Monday, November 9 at 8:30 a.m. • Christmas Party: TBA
If you want more information on our group or other activities we are doing, please contact Sheryl at 818-517-0610, Tom at 702-885-9658, or email suncityaliantelgbt@gmail.com.
"Never underestimate an old man or woman with a Pickleball paddle.”
PAPERCRAFTING CLUB
Mari Jo Boster The Pickleball Club
No experience is necessary! We meet every Monday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Craft Room 2. Get ready for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, graduations, and upcoming holidays.
See you on the courts!
We make congratulations, get well, thinking of you, and patriotic cards to thank our local veterans on Veterans Day for their service to our country. Come join us to make unique cards, personalized gifts, and memory items. You can bring your own projects or members teach new ideas two to three times a month. For more information, contact Jeri Osowski at aliantepaperpres@gmail.com or 847-431-1923. ~ Jeri Osowski
HAVARAH COMMUNITY HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES
The Sun City Aliante Havarah and Hadassah will again host Jewish High Holiday Services at the Sun City Aliante Community Center. Residents and their guests are welcome. The dates for 2026 are Rosh H a s h a n a h , S a t u r d a y, September 12 at 11 a.m.; Kol Nidre, Sunday, September 20 at 5 p.m.; Yom Kippur, Monday, September 21 at 11 a.m.; and Break Fast at 4 p.m.
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CHARTERED CLUBS SENIORS WITH WARM HEARTS Now that the lazy days of summer are coming to a close, Seniors with Warm Hearts will be ramping up our fall activities. On Thursday, August 27, members of our group volunteered at Project Marilyn and again enjoyed helping out this worthy cause; we look forward to assisting them through Karen Nutto delivers donations to the remainder of this year. The Street Teens. group is also making plans for other activities including a Trunk or Treat event for Foster Kinship to be held in late October which will be a new project for us. Our next meeting which will be held on Thursday, September 17 at 11 a.m. in the Social Hall. New members are always welcome. For those who are interested, please join us at one of our meetings and get involved in helping others in the Las Vegas community who are less fortunate. For more information about the organizations that we support or about joining our group, contact Carol Hoyt at 702-3717550 or Karen Nutto at 201-787-9391.
SUN CITY ALIANTE SONGSTERS Finally, it's Songster practice time! We begin Thursday, September 3 at 3:30 p.m. in the Vista Room. The joy of singing the music of the holidays is hard to describe. Our choir has grown over the years in quality and depth. We have taken on some difficult music and work very hard to make it sound beautiful and simple We love giving this gift to our community during the holidays. Please save the dates, Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12 for our holiday concerts. Contact Lorraine Zanello if you are still interested in joining us. Her email is Lcompozr@aol.com and phone number is 702-460-9583. ~ Lorraine Zanello
VETERAN'S CLUB Veterans Club Donates American Flag to AM/PM
SILVER NEEDLES AND THREADS
The Veterans Club is proud to announce the donation of a new American flag to the local AM/PM convenience store as a symbol of patriotism, community pride, and respect for those who have served our nation.
I was trying to find something special to write about this month, when one of our members, Holly Claghorn cleaned out her crochet closet and donated a number of items. Among the things that were donated were nine large, crocheted blankets and some lap blankets. The large blankets alone, with some of the lap blankets, were donated to Fisher House which is a place where out of town VA Hospital patients' families stay. In August, we will get donations together for The Foster Children of Clark County. Anyone interested in Knitting, Crocheting, or Needle Crafts please join us. We are willing to teach you if you don't already know how. The Forget-Me-Knots Meet in the Socal Hall every Monday the center is open. We meet from 1 to 4 p.m. We hope to see you there. For more information, please call Collette Stickney at 702 373-2163 or Mady Shapiro at 702 399-5347. ~ Collette Stickney
Veteran's Club Board member Scott Erickson presents a new U.S. flag to the manager of the convenience store.
This donation reflects the Club's ongoing commitment to honoring our country's values while strengthening partnerships with local businesses that proudly display the American flag. By working together, we help ensure that our nation's flag remains a visible reminder of the freedoms we enjoy and the sacrifices made by our veterans and active-duty military. The Veterans Club extends its sincere appreciation to the management and staff of AM/PM for their support of our community and for proudly flying the Stars and Stripes. We look forward to continuing our mission of promoting patriotism and civic pride throughout our neighborhood. "One flag can inspire a community, honor our veterans, and remind us all of the values that unite us.” FLASH: September Vets meeting; Vista Room, Tuesday, September 15 at 6 p.m. Discussion/review/amend/approve alternative flag flying proposal for SCA community. Tom Morgan Veteran's Chair 702-937-0714
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VETERAN'S AUXILIARY Wow, it does not seem that long ago that we were wishing everyone safe travels and staying hydrated for summer ~ and it is September already! Our club was quiet during July and August; so, we have nothing new to report there. But get your calendars out to set some upcoming dates for September and October. We resume our regular monthly meetings on Tuesday September 15 at 9 a.m. in the Vista Room. Feel free to arrive at 8:30 a.m. for a little social time before the meeting begins. Other upcoming dates to remember for October include October 10 and 11 ~ the community wide Garage Sale! Save your items to help us raise money for our projects and activities. Items may be dropped off at 2420 Desert Sparrow Ave. on Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9 from 10 am to 3 pm. October 17 is Military, Veterans, & First Responders Appreciation Day at Craig Ranch Park. We will hold our regular meeting on October 20 at 9 a.m. in the Vista Room with social time at 8:30 a.m. As we prepare for another year of fun activities and projects, we sincerely hope you come check us out. There is no need to be a veteran yourself; you just have the willingness to support veterans in our community and throughout Las Vegas. We look forward to welcoming all past and new members to our gatherings. For more information about our club, please contact one of our current Co-Chairs: Helen Melnick at 610-888-0790 and hmelnick46@gmail.com or Pam Vonderohe at 702-372-4650 and kvonderohe@yahoo.com.
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AN INTRODUCTION TO AI AND YOUR PRIVACY
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balances, monthly income, and bank names. In the moment, none of that feels like oversharing because the AI is responsive and the chat feels private. The problem is that it isn't. Would you give those details to a helpful stranger in a public place where someone could be eavesdropping? If you wouldn't say that out loud in a crowded coffee shop, don't say it to AI either.
When first getting started with AI, the most common question I hear from folks is some variation of: “Is this thing spying on me?” Fair question. And the answer is more nuanced than a straight up yes or no. That's a big topic to unpack, so we'll do it in chunks throughout this series. For now, let's start with the biggest privacy risk: what you voluntarily type in. The biggest risk isn't hackers or sophisticated surveillance. The most common reason things go wrong is that people type things in voluntarily, without stopping to think about where that information goes or how it gets used. Once AI chatbots start talking to you, it almost feels natural to overshare. But what happens when you do? When you type something into a chatbot like Claude or ChatGPT, your words travel to that company's servers, get processed, and generate a response. Depending on which tool you're using and whether you have a free or paid account, that conversation may also get stored, and in some cases, used to help train future versions of the AI. Most major AI companies are transparent about this in their privacy policies, but rarely are those policies written in plain English. Assume that what you typed is being retained somewhere, rather than disappearing the moment you close the window. If you remember that, the single most useful rule I can give you should stick: Don't tell an AI chatbot anything that you wouldn't say to a helpful stranger in a public place. That stranger might be trustworthy and genuinely trying to help, but you still wouldn't give them your Social Security number, bank account details, passwords, or medical history. That same instinct applies to AI. Those tools are genuinely useful for a wide range of everyday tasks, but none of those tasks should require you to share highly sensitive information. Yet, time and again, this trips up even the most sophisticated AI users. Voluntary oversharing tends to happen in small, wellintentioned ways. Someone wants help understanding a medical bill, so they type in their full name, their doctor's name, their diagnosis, and their insurance details because sharing that context seems helpful. Let's say you want to write a letter to a difficult neighbor, so you include their home address, the neighbor's full name, and a detailed account of a personal dispute. Or maybe you want advice about a financial decision, so you share your account WWW.SUNCITYALIANTE.ORG
If an AI tool ever asks you for any of the following things directly, that's a big red flag: • Social Security numbers or Medicare Ids • Bank account or credit card numbers • Passwords, security question answers, or combined personal details (e.g. full name paired with your home address and date of birth) Legitimate AI assistants don't need this information to help you write a letter, look up a recipe, or explain a news story. If you have a task that requires these for any reason, simply tell the AI: “I will use a placeholder for these identifying details and fill them out myself after we're done.” Another distinction worth understanding is the difference between using free and paid versions of AI tools. Many free accounts use your conversations to help improve their AI models. That means a human reviewer or automated system may look at what you shared. Paid subscriptions often include stronger privacy protections, like options to turn off conversation history or to opt out of having your data used for training. If you plan to use these tools regularly, it's worth spending a few minutes in the settings menu of whichever tool you choose. Look for privacy controls, and you'll typically find a plain language summary of what the company commits to for the type of account you have. Voice assistants are a separate but related topic. Devices like Amazon's Alexa or Apple's Siri work somewhat differently from text-based chatbots, but the same core principle applies. There's even more nuance around whether or not these devices are always listening to you (again, it's not a flat out yes or no). Let me know if you'd like me to unpack that in a future article. For now, I'll just say some of these devices have a physical mute button to skew that further toward “no.” The reassurance I want to leave you with is that using AI tools carefully doesn't mean you need to become a cybersecurity expert. Mostly, it requires the same common sense you're already applying to other parts of your life. You don't give out account numbers to someone who calls you unexpectedly. You don't leave your bank statements on restaurant tables. Use those same instincts here, and your journey with AI won't be very risky. Hopefully, you've already tried some of the basic questions I wrote about in the last article. In the next article, we'll get more of an introduction to what AI chatbots can and can't do, what questions work well, and what to do when the answers you get don't seem quite right. Continue on bottom of page 49
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TECHNOLOGY Continued from page 48 For now, let's start with a solid foundation: be thoughtful about what you share, take a minute to understand the privacy settings of any tool you choose, and remember to come at this with equal parts of caution and curiosity. You don't have to choose, curiosity and caution work best together. Editor's Note: George Miranda is the Vice President of Marketing for Insight Finder AI. He has vast experience in marketing AI solutions and a deep understanding of how AI systems works. He recently authored two books; the second is about AI systems.
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FICTIONAL DETECTIVES THEME: FICTIONAL DETECTIVES ACROSS 1. Invitation request, acr. 5. Workout unit 8. Prohibit 11. Affirmative response 12. Type of lure, pl. 13. Small silvery fish 15. Seed covering 16. Gumbo vegetable 17. Like Siberian winters 18. *"Murder, She Wrote" amateur sleuth 20. Descartes's "therefore" 21. *Apparition investigated in a Scooby-Doo cartoon 22. ____ Air in L.A. 23. *Arthur Conan Doyle's detective 26. Deposit, in Paris 30. "Wheel of Fortune" purchase (2 words) 31. Always, in Rome 34. "She ____ blue velvet..." 35. From then on 37. Am is to I as ____ is to we 38. Prison-related 39. International Civil Aviation Organization 40. Window-shop 42. "He ____ and drank the precious words..." 43. Announce 45. *Agatha Christie's Hercule 47. Ryder Cup participant 48. Fern leaf 50. Charitable contribution 52. *"The Pink Panther" Inspector 55. Diver's breathing device 56. Vietnam neighbor 57. Bald eagle's home 59. Bother 60. Highland tongue 61. Get checkmated 62. Cribbage piece 63. Like certain nurse 64. Ginger cookie
DOWN 1. Shag rug 2. Lord's worker 3. Colorado skiing destination 4. Mucus in lungs 5. Adherents of Sikhism 6. Wading bird 7. Russia's 1917 abdicator 8. Titanic's inanimate foe 9. "The Sun is ____ a Star" 10. Unknown power 12. Humorous 13. Blind followers 14. *Raymond Chandler's hardboiled detective 19. Not those 22. Quilting gathering 23. Orthodox Judaism adherent 24. Chilled (2 words) 25. Cancer-treating machine, acr.
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14 8:30 a.m. Table Tennis 9:30 a.m. Eight Ballers 1 p.m. Euchre 1 p.m. Forget-Me-Knots 1 p.m. Mahjong 1 p.m. Paper Crafting 5:45 p.m. Pan 6 p.m. Club DIAL 6 p.m. Spades 21 8:30 a.m. Table Tennis 9:30 a.m. Eight Ballers 1 p.m. Euchre 1 p.m. Forget-Me-Knots 1 p.m. Mahjong 1 p.m. Paper Crafting 5:45 p.m. Pan 6 p.m. Club DIAL 6 p.m. Spades 28 8:30 a.m. Table Tennis 9:30 a.m. Eight Ballers 1 p.m. Euchre 1 p.m. Forget-Me-Knots 1 p.m. Mahjong 1 p.m. Paper Crafting 5:45 p.m. Pan 6 p.m. Club DIAL 6 p.m. Spades
13 7 a.m. Pickleball 12:00 p.m. Ukulele Strummers Class I 1 p.m. Afternoon Games 1:30 p.m. Ukulele Class II 4 p.m. Pinochle
20 7 a.m. Pickleball 12:00 p.m. Ukulele Strummers Class I 1 p.m. Afternoon Games 1:30 p.m. Ukulele Class II 4 p.m. Pinochle
27 7 a.m. Pickleball 12:00 p.m. Ukulele Strummers Class I 1 p.m. Afternoon Games 1:30 p.m. Ukulele Class II 4 p.m. Pinochle
7 8:30 a.m. Table Tennis 9:30 a.m. Eight Ballers 1 p.m. Euchre 1 p.m. Forget-Me-Knots 1 p.m. Mahjong 1 p.m. Paper Crafting 5:45 p.m. Pan 6 p.m. Club DIAL 6 p.m. Spades
6 7 a.m. Pickleball 12:00 p.m. Ukulele Strummers Class I 1 p.m. Afternoon Games 1:30 p.m. Ukulele Class II 4 p.m. Pinochle
September 2026
SUNDAY
TUESDAY
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23 7 a.m. Pickleball 8:30 a.m. Table Tennis 9 a.m. Ceramics 9 a.m. Silver Needles 9:30 a.m. Eight Ballers 12:30 p.m. Am. Mah Jongg 1 p.m. Glass Crafters 4 p.m. Poker
16 7 a.m. Pickleball 8:30 a.m. Table Tennis 9 a.m. Ceramics 9 a.m. Silver Needles 9:30 a.m. Eight Ballers 12:30 p.m. Am. Mah Jongg 1 p.m. Glass Crafters 4 p.m. Poker
9 7 a.m. Pickleball 8:30 a.m. Table Tennis 9 a.m. Ceramics 9 a.m. Silver Needles 9:30 a.m. Eight Ballers 12:30 p.m. Am. Mah Jongg 1 p.m. Glass Crafters 4 p.m. Poker 5 p.m. LGBT
WEDNESDAY
2 7 a.m. Pickleball 8:30 a.m. Table Tennis 9 a.m. Ceramics 9 a.m. Silver Needles 9:30 a.m. Eight Ballers 12:30 p.m. Am. Mah Jongg 1 p.m. Glass Crafters 4 p.m. Poker
Monday Sunday
HOURS 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
25 7 a.m. Pickleball 8:30 a.m. Table Tennis 9:30 a.m. Eight Ballers 12:30 p.m. Am. Mah Jongg 1 p.m. Mexican Train 4:15 p.m. Poker
18 7 a.m. Pickleball 8:30 a.m. Table Tennis 9:30 a.m. Eight Ballers 12:30 p.m. Am. Mah Jongg 1 p.m. Mexican Train 4:15 p.m. Poker
11 7 a.m. Pickleball 8:30 a.m. Table Tennis 9:30 a.m. Eight Ballers 12:30 p.m. Am. Mah Jongg 1 p.m. Mexican Train 4:15 p.m. Poker
FRIDAY
4 7 a.m. Pickleball 8:30 a.m. Table Tennis 9:30 a.m. Eight Ballers 12:30 p.m. Am. Mah Jongg 1 p.m. Mexican Train 4:15 p.m. Poker
26 7 a.m. Pickleball 8 a.m. Tennis 9 a.m. Ceramics 10 a.m. Club DIAL
19 7 a.m. Pickleball 8 a.m. Tennis 9 a.m. Ceramics 5 p.m. Club DIAL DANCE
12 7 a.m. Pickleball 8 a.m. Tennis 9 a.m. Ceramics 10 a.m. Club DIAL
SATURDAY
5 7 a.m. Pickleball 8 a.m. Tennis 9 a.m. Ceramics 10 a.m. Club DIAL
Special Events and Seminars are now featured on the Save the Date Flyer.
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THURSDAY
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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 in 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, call Lifestyle Director, Debbie Kent, at 702-638-5061. Afternoon Games. Meets Sundays, 1 - 4 p.m. Contact Kathy Terry at 360-259-1919 and blackrambler@msn.com and Joyce Carpenter at 526254-0589 and jcarp0326@gmail.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.
Aliante's Classy Chefs. Meets 1st Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. in the SCAL Kitchen. Contact Amy Redd at 501-773-5201 and reddfire88@gmail.com
HK & F (Hand, Knee & Foot) ) Meets Thursdays, 1–4 p.m. Contact Dale Elikan at 847-858-7089 and dale.casey43@gmail.com or Judy Singer at 702-6336733 and judyandsandy@centurylink.net.
American Mah Jongg. Meets Wednesdays and Fridays, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Contact Cheryl Palma at 603-568-6637 and jcpalma7@hotmail.com. Art Club. Meets Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Contact Karen Franklin at 909-224-7327 and klf762gr@gmail.com or Peggy Totino at 702-217-5973 or ptotino2@gmail.com. Ballroom Dancing. Meets Thursday at 6 p.m. Contact Lynn Hisoler at 725-502-0659 and lhisoler1966@yahoo.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 Library. Bridge Club. Meets Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. Contact Mary Jane and Charles D'Agati at 201-321-1691 or mjdagati@aol.com.
Mahjong. Meets Mondays, 1-4 p.m. Contact Judith 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 5:30 p.m. Contact Renée Snodgrass at 818-807-3369 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. . Bunco. Meets the 2nd Thursday, 5:30 - 8:45 p.m. Contact If you have questions about the Pickleball Club, contact Mari Jo Boster at 702-218-1786 and Cathy Greathouse at 209-595-0833 and mjheyheyhey@cox.net Free Pickleball lessons are cnitro3@fire2wire.com or Lynn Kiedrowski at 262-497given on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. 2323 and 1kiedrolyn@gmail.com. Canasta Games. Meets Tuesdays, 1- 4 p.m. Contact Dan Lies at 602-799-1304 and drlies07@gmail.com or Joyce Carpenter at 562-254-0589 and jcarp0326@gmail.com. Ceramics. Meets Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Contact Marla Chaffin at 503-975-5249 and jewelrygirlmarla@gmail.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 Maryann Gorski at 702306-6622 and mtg815@cox.net. Cornhole. Meets Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. Contact Rebecca Anderson at 702-271-1014 and rsa2373@gmail.com. 8Ballers Billiards. Meets Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-noon.. Contact Dwight Gerdes at 702306-3865. and dgerdes2532@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 Harvey at 267-312-9613 and sejharvey@gmail.com. Poker. Meets Wednesdays at 4 p.m. and Fridays, 4:15 p.m. Contact Sherry Paladino at 951-207-1077 and sherrypaladino65@gmail.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. Contact Teri Narveson at 702-481-2757 and tnarveson@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.
Spades. Meets Mondays, 6 p.m. Contact Elaine Euchre. Meets Mondays, 1 p.m. Contact Cheryl Gustin at Jefferson at 702-886-1569 and elaine53jefferson@gmail.com. 319-415-0471 and gusto32742@yahoo.com. Forget-Me-Knots. Knitting, needlework, crochet, jewelry. 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 Diane Berrojo at 702-3546505 and avalonpets@aol.com
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Table Tennis. Meets Monday-Friday, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday - open play. Contact David Ruljancich at 971235-8378 and druljan@yahoo.com or Steven Brauer at 919-924-7889 and Steve.Brauer@aol.com Technology. Meets 1st Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Contact Wayne Headrick at 725-227-3441 and wayne.headrick@gmail.com.
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Tennis. Meets Tues., Thurs., Sat. mornings for Club Play. Start time 8 a.m. Weather may affect start 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 Stuart at 928-8975011 and dentoni3@yahoo.com. Veteran’s Auxiliary 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. 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 Mel Coloma at 702-556-4622 or colomamelchor38@gmail.com 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 408-205-6518 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 Sheryl at 815-517-0610. Ladies' Golf. Meets Fridays at 1 p.m. at Aliante Golf Course. Contact Elaine Jefferson at 702-886-1569 and Elaine53Jefferson@gmail.com. LGBT. Meets 2nd Wednesday, 5 p.m. Contact Sheryl Hammer at sherylhammerwork@yahoo.com and Tom Davidson at tommyd_1955@hotmail.com Minnesota Nice Group. Meets monthly. Contact Obbie Harvieux at 651-735-9111 or Teri Narveson at tnarveson@hotmail.com Neighborhood Watch. Meetings to be announced. Contact Judy Sawitski at 267-371-0307 or Tina Johnson at 210-393-2078. Seniors Assisting Seniors. Helps seniors with limited home needs & medical equipment. Hot line-702-9813149. Chris Rohrer at crohrer1956@icloud.com Seniors with Warm Hearts. Helps disadvantaged children and teens and other non-profit organizations. Contact Karen Nutto at 201-787-9391 and nutto_k@yahoo.com or Carol Hoyt at 702-371-7550 and 8hwhoyt8@gmail.com The New York Group. Contact Marcia Sawnor at 585635-7189 and marciaes@frontier.com.
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