Rec Center News Sun City West Dec 2009

Single-show tickets are now
on sale for the RecCenters

Cruise Ship and Top Hat series
in 2010.
The Cruise Ship Series,
which begins in January and
continues throughMarch, in-
cludes the following lineup:
Judy and Liza:Together
Again on Jan. 8
A Double Bill of Instru-
mentalists on Jan. 22
RobertShields:A Come-
dian, Pantomimist and Actor
on Feb. 5
A Double Bill of Music
andLaughs on Feb. 19
These ThreeTenors on
March 5
Skiles andHenderson on
March 19
All shows are at 7 p.m. in
PalmRidgeSummit Hall. Sin-
gle show tickets are $10 for
residents, and $12 for non-res-
idents.
The Top Hat Series is Jan.
14 through March 11 and in-
cludes these fantastic shows:
Beachfront Property on
Jan. 14
Johnny Cash/June Carter
Tribute Show on Feb. 11
Jim Curry as John Den-
ver on Feb. 25
TheBest ofBroadway on
March 11
Shows are at 3 and 7 p.m. at
Palm Ridge Summit Hall. Sin-
gle show tickets are $20 for
residents and $22 for non-resi-
dents.
They are available now at the
SunCityWest Box Office,
open between 8 and 11:30 a.m.
weekdays in the R.H. Johnson
Rec Center, 19803 R.H. John-
son Blvd. Tickets must be pur-
chased in person; for
information, call 623-544-
6032.
For details on both of these
lineups, please stop by the Sun
CityWest Box Office.
Tickets are on sale now for
the always popular Keith
Longbotham concert in
January.
Longbotham had to
cancel last years per-
formance, so his
2010 return has
been much an-
ticipated. He
will play at 7
p.m. Jan. 29, in
Palm Ridge
Recreation Cen-
ter, 13800 W.
Deer Valley Drive.
Longbotham is a
Grand Ol Opry vet-
eran and an estab-
lished singer,
songwriter, instru-
mentalist, entertainer, wor-
ship leader and humorist. He
performs throughout the
United States and Canada,
and will be joined on
stage in Sun City West
with special guests
Chris Marion and T.J.
Klay as the Long-
botham Trio.
Tickets are on
sale from 8 to 11:30
a.m. weekdays in
the Sun City West
Box Office, located
in the R.H. Johnson
Administrative Of-
fices, 19803 R.H.
Johnson Blvd. Tick-
ets are $10 for resi-
dents, $12 for
non-residents and
$15 at the door.
Tickets must be
purchased at the Box Office.
For information only, call
623-544-6032.
DECEMBER 2009 WWW.RCSCW.COM
Inside this Rec Center News
All States Club.....................17
Bowling..............................12
Calendar............................15
Club Contacts.....................13
Club Corner................... 2028
Financials.............................6
Golf...............................1011
Governing Board..................4
Library...............................8
Movies............................15
Phone Numbers..................13
PORA................................7
Travel.............................1819
Village Store...........................8
By Tony DiBiasio
Special to the Rec Center News
Any competitive ball player
will tell you that its The
Ring they play for - the sports
ring that is the accepted sym-
bol of the champion. And its
more of those championship
rings that will be sought as the
Sun Cities Sidewinders Senior
Softball teams compete in, and
co-host with the city of Peoria,
the Arizona Desert Classic
Ring Tournament.
The games will be played
Dec. 2 through 6 at the Rio
Vista Sports Complex in Peo-
ria. Scores of both women and
mens competition teams, as
well as recreational teams, will
compete in the five-day event.
The Sun City West Independ-
ent Newspaper is the official
media sponsor, and will be pro-
viding an extra 1,000 printed
copies of this Rec Center News
for distribution to our visiting
guests. We thank the Independ-
ent for this generous contribu-
tion, valued at $500.
Our Sun Cities Sidewinders
bring an impressive winning
record into the tournament.
The Sidewinders 70s, managed
by resident Ron Power, re-
cently played in the national
highest level Major + divi-
sion competition sanctioned by
the Senior Softball USA
(SSUSA), and won both the
Triple Crown and the World
Championship. And on an-
other SSUSA competition re-
cently in Phoenix, which
attracted more than 300 senior
softball teams, the Sidewinders
75s team, managed by Ray
Softballs success shines spotlight on SCW
SCW Sidewinders co-sponsor Arizona Desert Classic tournament in Peoria
Sidewinder 70 Major Plus team members who won the World Championships in Phoenix recently, along with
the coveted Triple Crown, are, front row from left, Harry Heller, Bob Ahal, Argie Haddock, Ronnie Guest and
John Doerfler; and back row from left, Mel Bentley, Jim Douglas, John Vignati, Jim Morse, Jack Bonvini, Gene
Boettcher, Dick County, Ron Power, Ron Johnson (back), Dave Ahner (front) and Mike Heitman. Congratu-
lations gentlemen, and thank you for your fine representation of Sun City West! Continued on Page 14
Longbotham returns Jan. 29
Cruise Ship, Top Hat tickets on sale
Ring in 2010 with us!
Tickets are on sale now for
the Recreation Centers of Sun
City Wests New Years Eve
Dinner and Dance that begins
7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, in
Palm Ridge Rec Center.
The event includes an ele-
gant dinner and dance, as well
as party favors, and live enter-
tainment by Colorado Connec-
tion with Rick and Jackie Silva
providing live music. There
will be New Year countdowns
at 10 p.m. and midnight.
The evenings menu, pre-
sented by Classic Catering, in-
cludes chicken rollotini with
cornbread, apple stuffing and
nutmeg gravy, ham carved on
site and glazed with honey
dijon, garlic mashed potatoes,
candied yams, green beans al-
mondine, dinner rolls, tossed
green salad, iced tea ambrosia
and decaffeinated coffee. Top
off the evening with New York
style cheesecake with your
choice of strawberry or blue-
berry toppings.
Tickets are the same price as
last year: $50 for residents and
$60 for non-residents. Tickets
are available at the Sun City
West Box Office, open be-
tween 8 and 11:30 a.m. week-
days in the R.H. Johnson
Administrative Offices, 19803
R.H. Johnson Blvd.
PAGE2 6235446100 DECEMBER2009
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Jack Jackson is a talented entertainer
from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, who has
become an international performance
artist.
With something old and something
new, and with music that is genuine
country, Jackson has become a popular
entertainer at festivals and fairs
throughout Canada and the United
States.
He will bring his show to Beardsley
Park at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2010.
Tickets are $10 for residents.
Jacksons show is entertaining and
versatile. From rodeo dances to grand-
stand shows, and from gospel music
festivals to the pulpits of North Amer-
ica, Jack has a unique musical ability
that captures the listening ear of coun-
try music fans everywhere.
His warm smooth vocals will melt
your heart during a ballad, inspire your
soul during an inspirational song, and
set your feet to dancing with the hot
new country sounds of todays country
music market.
Jackson and friends will offer up a
musical smorgasbord featuring country
classics from yesteryear, recreating the
music of Ray Price, Johnny Cash,
Marty Robbins, Jim Reeves and many
more. With selections from his latest
CDs Ace in the Hole, Classic Coun-
try Then and Now, The Passing of the
Train and his Country Music Hall of
Fame Tribute Album Pioneers and
Legends, Jackson will take you on a
musical journey that will cover a gen-
eration of classic country memories.
Along with his great vocals and sto-
ries, Jacksons special guest, Armand
Pelletier, will wow the crowd with
spectacular fiddling on classics like
The Orange Blossom Special, Devil
Went Down To Georgia, the Mock-
ing Bird and more.
Tickets are available at the SunCity
West Box Office, open between 8 and
11:30 a.m. weekdays in theR.H. John-
son AdministrativeOffices, 19803R.H.
Johnson Blvd.
Tickets must be purchased in person.
For information only, call 623-544-
6032.
Country artist Jack Jackson plays the park in 2010
The Rec Centers now has
three wireless hot spots avail-
able in the community.
The Sports Pavilion was re-
cently equipped with wireless
Internet service, adding to the
wireless hot spots also avail-
able at the Lecture Hall and the
R.H. Johnson Library. Resi-
dents are invited to bring their
laptops to the Sports Pavilion
any time during business
hours, or to the Lecture Hall
during meetings in that facility.
The wireless at the Library is
password protected, and resi-
dents must show their rec cards
to the Data Resource Center
monitor to obtain the password
and log on to the Internet there.
The other two sites are not
password protected, but the
Lecture Hall is open to the
public only during public
meetings. Clubs and other or-
ganizations who have sched-
uled meetings in the Lecture
Hall may also use the wireless
service during their meetings.
The three hot spots are part
of an ongoing effort by the Rec
Centers to make Sun City West
a high-tech destination for ac-
tive-adults. The Rec Centers
has also promoted an active
Facebook community in Sun
City West that now boasts
more than two dozen clubs
with Facebook pages and more
than 125 fans of the Rec Cen-
ters Facebook page. The Rec
Centers also produces a weekly
e-newsletter, has an informa-
tional, searchable and user-
Wi-Fi hot spots cropping up in SCW
friendly website, and posts fre-
quent Twitter updates.
Check out www.rcscw.com
for details, to sign up for the e-
newsletter, or to follow the Rec
Centers on Facebook or on
Twitter.
We have received complaints
that individuals in the area have
been using their golf carts in an
attempt to run into coyotes.
Please dont do this.Injured
coyotes can become dangerous
if they feel cornered, whereas
healthy coyotes are not aggres-
sive toward human adults.
Theyre curious, but wont attack
you. A better way to keep these
critters moving along is to use
noise makers to create a loud
annoyance that will make them
seek shelter elsewhere.
Please, respect the wildlife.
Dont harass coyotes, please
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TheRec Centers is pleased to sponsor CPR and AED
classes for residents and employees.Cost is only $2 per stu-
dent, which covers the cost of certification cards.
All residents are encouraged to take these classes, offered
monthly in theR.H.Johnson Lecture Hall, 19803 R.H. John-
son Blvd. Payment by cash or check will be accepted on the
day of class; no exceptions.
The next class starts at 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14. To be fair
to all students and so that learning is not interrupted, there is
no admittance after class begins. Classes usually take four or
five hours. These classes fill up quickly. You may sign up on-
line at www.rcscw.com. If you have any problems registering,
call Bob Warren at 214-3760 or Tom Romaine at 584-0906.
If you cannot make a class youve signed up for, please call
Tom or Bob.
CPR classes available
Free event brings out the elf in SCW
Sun City West residents have
many wonderful event options
around the holidays parties,
singing, dancing and lots and
lots of socializing. Now, we
are pleased to offer a fun, new
event that is something com-
pletely different.
On Saturday, Dec. 5, we in-
vite you to come out and enjoy
the delightful holiday movie,
Elf at Beardsley Park. What
a great place to show a movie
on the new outdoor screen at
beautiful Beardsley Park under
the stars and dark, wintery sky.
Where else but balmy Arizona
could you sit outside in your
lawn chair or lounge on a cozy
blanket in December? (Would-
nt the folks in the frigid climes
be so jealous?)
Doors open at 6 p.m. for this
free showing. Concession
sales of brats, hotdogs, bever-
ages, cookies, popcorn and
coffee will be available to
compliment your enjoyment.
And of course, the perennial
holiday favorite hot choco-
late also will be available.
Elf stars Will Ferrell,
James Caan and Ed Asner. It is
the story of young Buddy, who
is inadvertently transported to
the North Pole, where he is
raised as an elf by Santas
helpers. Once grown, he de-
cides to go to New York and
find his read dad. Bob
Newhart even gets into the act
in this cute comedy. Elf is
ratedPG for some mild rude
humor and language.
This is great way to enjoy
our Arizona winter. Join us, 6
p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at
Beardsley Park for a free
movie and wonderful evening.
Dont forget your chair and/or
blanket.
The RecCenters would
like to remind all the land-
lords in the community
that before they turn the
keys over to their renters,
theyll want to turn their
owner-member cards over
to ourMemberServices
Office. Without the cards
in our possession, your
tenants cannot get their
Tenant Activity Cards.
For additional landlord
guidelines, please call the
Member Services Office at
623-544-6100.
Attn: Landlords
Christmas Eve in Sun City West is
a sight to behold with luminarias lin-
ing the sidewalks of many of the
homes in our community. This year,
the Sun City West PRIDES would
like to see this beautiful sight on all
our sidewalks! The purpose for lu-
minaria originated with the idea of
providing the Christ Child with a
lighted pathway to our homes.
For the sixth year in a row, Bobs
Variety Store in the Sundome Shop-
ping Center will have them for sale.
The PRIDES build the kits with in-
gredients provided by Bobs Variety.
The PRIDES also handle the distri-
bution of them from in front of the
store. Bobs Variety owner Bob Rid-
dle provides a portion of the pro-
ceeds of this program to the PRIDES
each year, and it is a major source of
revenue to the PRIDES.
Tickets for the kits are on sale at
Bobs Variety; each kit contains sup-
plies for 12 luminarias. A kit of 12 is
$6 (including tax). Again this year,
orders of 25 or more can get free de-
livery and cost only $5.50.
New this year! Luminaria-to-Go.
You can mail kits to your friends and
family! For only $24, we will mail
two complete kits to anywhere in the
U.S. Kits include everything but the
fire! You only need to pay for the
kits and fill out a mailing label. The
PRIDES will do the rest. Send them
ahead to your destination if you are
going out of town for the holidays.
Kits will be available for pickup in
front of Bobs Variety, at the corner
of R H. Johnson and Camino del Sol
fromDec. 1 to 23, Monday through
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The PRIDES are encouraging area
groups to support this endeavor. In
supporting this program, you are
showing your gratitude to the
PRIDES who work year-around to
make Sun City West a better place to
live.
Why volunteer to participate either as
a candidate or member of the Election
Committee for the Rec Centers Govern-
ing Board?
The lifeblood and success of any com-
munity relies on the willingness of peo-
ple to serve others. In order to maintain
management oversight for our commu-
nity, individuals willingly share their
time representing the best interests of our
residents. Members of the Election
Committee and Governing Board Direc-
tors are your friends, and your neighbors.
These individuals demonstrate an ad-
mirable willingness to assist friends.
Sun City West is a large group of
friends and neighbors. Just as you have
never turned away a friend in need, you
should understand your friends need as-
sistance in keeping us headed in a posi-
tive direction. That is essentially what
being a participant is about. What an op-
portunity!
This is your opportunity to give back to
the community of friends who enrich
your life. This is your opportunity to
maintain the quality of life we share.
Please contribute to the continued well-
being of our time together.
Your rewards are the resultant respect
and thanks from friends and neighbors.
Those rewards include an inner recogni-
tion that comes when youve done some-
thing positive for those you share life
with. That is what youll recall long after
your term passes.
Please step up and volunteer to share
your time. If you prefer, you can volun-
teer to participate in our Election Com-
mittee by contacting Chairperson Ray
Caldwell at 623-214-1331 or emailing
[email protected]; or as a can-
didate for Governing Board Director by
contacting Governing Board Manager
Sharon Schomer at 623-544-6115.
Please contact Ray or Sharon today.
Election Committee needs you!
New Christy Minstrels: Dec. 6
Tickets for theNew ChristyMin-
strels holiday shows in Sun City
West on Sunday, Dec. 6, are still
available.
Under the direction of Randy
Sparks, the Minstrels will perform
two shows, at 2 and 7 p.m. in Palm
Ridge Summit Hall, 13800W.Deer
ValleyDrive. Doors open at 1 and 6
p.m.
Formed bySparks in 1961, the
group had several Top 40 folk music
hits including This Land Is Your
Land,Green, Green,Today
and Ramblin.
Tickets are available now: $17.50
for residents; $20 for non-residents
and$22 at the door.
Original
founder
Randy
Sparks
brings the
New Christy
Minstrels to
SunCity
West on
Dec. 6.
Luminarias light up season
With Thanksgiving
behind us its time to
think about the up-
coming holiday sea-
son. Do you have
your tickets for the
New Years party at
Palm Ridge? The
Colorado Connec-
tion will play for
your dancing pleas-
ure (and the opportunity to
wear off a great meal). All is
available at a cost of $50 for
residents; $60 for nonresidents.
November brought a myriad
of events for our residents. I
hope you took part in the fun.
If not, cheer up; we have many
more this month. You can
enjoy a holiday movie in the
park as Elf is showing Dec.
5 at Beardsley Park. Also, be
sure to check on tickets for the
New Christy Minstrels play-
ing Dec. 6 at Palm Ridge for a
fun evening. And on Dec. 15,
youre invited to meet Santa
and enjoy music from a choral
group in the Social Hall.
Since we had PBA bowlers,
an International Lawn Bowling
event, and a Softball event with
many visitors coming in to
enjoy these fun sports,
could golf be far be-
hind? Nope be sure
to check the schedule
Lynn Adams has put
together for this year.
Join the fun this
month at Deer Valley
with a family scram-
ble on Dec. 12. Its
sure to be a fun time
for you and your visiting fam-
ily members.
Be sure to catch up on all the
scheduled events on our web-
site RCSCW.COM. Those who
took my advice last month and
signed up for the newsletter
have the information sent to
their e-mail addresses.
Of course we have some im-
portant business events coming
up, too. Ray Caldwell, our
election chair, has a need for
volunteers to help us with the
election process. The commit-
tee has to be named by mid-
month. Please join Ray in
helping with this all important
event.
Will you consider supporting
the community by running for
the governing board? Petitions
for candidacy need to be
signed and submitted by Jan.
15. Call Governing Board
Manager Sharon Schomer at
544-6115 for details.
This community has many
talented residents who could
help us keep our Association
strong. If you are one of those,
please feel free to jump in at
any time!
Our facilities are being re-
made in the four-star condition
our General Manager prom-
ised. The recent reopening of
Stardust Golf Course included
the unveiling of the new (re-
modeled and expanded) pro
shop. Take the time to play
over there. The course is in ter-
rific condition and you will be
quite pleased to have a cup of
coffee on the new patio or in
the nicely done pro shop area.
The next celebration will
come with the opening of the
new Pickleball courts at Palm
Ridge planned for January. We
have many anxiously awaiting
the opportunity to play.
Did you see the article in the
paper acknowledging the The-
ater West final payment for the
addition to the Stardust The-
ater? Back in 2005, construc-
tion started on an addition that
would house a sewing room
and a storage area for the clubs
costumes. The cost to do so
was $167,000, and they paid
for it all! What a great effort!
Thanks to the group for fund-
ing this and for providing so
many great evenings of enter-
tainment for our residents.
So now you have plenty of
clues, and the rest is up to you.
Go have some fun today!
Ron Gillmeister
Governing Board President
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Editor Katy OGrady, 6235446027; [email protected]
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Management and Governing Board
Governing Board Directors
All Directors: [email protected]
Vice President
Dave Moeller
June 2009July 2012
6235565118
[email protected]
President
Ron Gillmeister
July 2007June 2010
6232148984
[email protected]
Pat Canfield
July 2009June 2011
6239337565
[email protected]
Lake Westphal
June 2009July 2012
6235466929
[email protected]
Treasurer
Scott Ellis
June 2009July 2012
6235564110
[email protected]
Secretary
Karyl Brandvold
July 2007June 2010
6232146559
[email protected]
Paul Piper
July 2008June 2011
6239750732
[email protected]
John Ronan
July 2008June 2011
6235848298
[email protected]
Ginger Welch
July 2007June 2010
6232140814
[email protected]
Governing Board Manager
Sharon Schomer
6235446115
[email protected]
The next regular meetings
are 1 p.m. Thursdays, Dec.
17, Jan. 28 and Feb. 25 in
theSocial Hall. Workshops
are 9 a.m. Fridays, Dec. 4,
Jan. 8 and Feb. 12 in the
Lecture Hall.
The General Manager and

the Governing Board hold an
open meeting every Monday
at 1:30 p.m. in the Governing
Board conference room. The
General Managers weekly
report is discussed, and in-
formation on topics to be
placed on future Governing
Board meeting agendas is
shared.
Information shared in
these meetings will be pre-
sented and discussed at fol-
lowing workshops or regular
monthly meetings. No voting
occurs at these meetings.
Call 623-544-6115
for Governing Board
information.
MEETINGS &
WORKSHOPS
Ron Gillmeister
Board President
Fun opportunities abound in SCW
Petitions due this month for Board candidates
Governing Board to consider proposed Bylaw changes
Editors note: The Associations Governing Board
is expected to consider a proposed Bylaw change at
its January Board meeting (1 p.m. Jan. 28, Social
Hall), and one at its February Board meeting (1 p.m.
Feb. 25, Social Hall). The public is encouraged to
attend the meetings.
The first proposed change, listed below, adds the
words marketing plans to the General Managers
duties.
The second item, dealing withArticle 4, General
Powers of the Governing Board, is being run in the
December issue of the Rec Center News, and will
run again in the January Rec Center News, to en-
sure residents - who may be busy or out of state
during the holidays and therefore might miss this
issue of the Rec News - receive adequate notice of
the proposal prior to Februarys meeting.
A change to Article 4 would allow the continuation
of the OpenPlay program, now being run on a trial
basis at Grandview Golf Course. The trial ends on
Dec. 31, 2009.The results of the trial will not be
known until the New Year, and the Board will not
consider any possible changes to Article 4 until after
all data from the trial has been compiled, reviewed
and presented to the public.However, because of
the required publication notice for proposed Bylaw
changes, coupled with the deadline demands of the
Rec Center News, this proposed Bylaw amendment
is being published prior to the end of the trial.
Following are the two proposed Bylaw changes:
ARTICLE 7: GENERAL MANAGER
Section 7.3 POWERS AND DUTIES
7.3.1.7 Establish and implement, within limits es-
tablished by Governing Board policies or authority
delegated by the Governing Board, operating instruc-
tions and procedural guidelines for internal controls,
routine operations, marketing plans and resident
programs with timely notification to the Governing
Board;
ARTICLE 4: GOVERNING BOARD
Section 4.16 GENERAL POWERS OF THE
GOVERNING BOARD
4.16.17 Determine in what manner and to what
extent non-residents of Sun City West living in
neighboring age restricted senior communities may
be extended Association bowling and golf guest
privileges;
Hours at some of the Rec
Centers facilities will be ad-
justed for the Christmas and
New Years holidays. Please
keep the following list handy
so you know what facilities are
open and which are closed.
If you will be needing guest
cards, please dont wait till the
last minute purchase them
now from Member Services! If
necessary, you may purchase
one guest card from the Sports
Pavilion on days when Mem-
ber Services is closed.
Christmas
Administrative offices in-
cluding Member Services and
the Box Office will close at
noon Thursday, Dec. 24, and
will be closed on Christmas
Day, Dec. 25.
The Library will close at
will be closed Friday, Dec. 25.
It will reopen regular hours on
Saturday, Dec. 26.
The Village Store will be
open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 24. It will be
closed Dec. 25, and will reopen
regular hours from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26.
Golf courses will be open
regular hours throughout the
holiday. The Golf Operations
office will be closed Dec. 25.
All recreation centers and as-
sociated facilities will close at
6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24. They
will remain closed on Christ-
mas Day.
The Sports Pavilion will be
open noon to 5 p.m. on Christ-
mas Eve and Christmas Day.
New Years
Administrative Offices in-
cluding Member Services and
the Box Office will close at
remain closed New Years Day.
The Library will close at
will be closed Friday, Jan. 1. It
will be open regular hours on
Saturday, Jan. 2.
The Village Store will be
Thursday, Dec. 31. It will be
closed Friday, Jan. 1, and will
reopen regular Saturday hours
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 2.
Golf courses will be open
regular hours throughout the
holiday. The Golf Operations
office will be closed Jan. 1.
All recreation centers and as-
sociated facilities will close at
6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31.
(Palm Ridge will be open for
the New Years Eve Dinner
and Dance.) They will be open
regular hours on New Years
Day.
The Sports Pavilion will be
New Years Eve, and from
noon to 5 p.m. New Years
Day.
Holiday hours scheduled; get guest cards now
Stop the presses! "Scrapbooking, Paper Crafts and More" is a new
club that is forming and is in the process of applying for a charter with
the Rec Centers. Contact Char Stiehl at 584-6457 or Pat Korver at
975-3967 for more information about this fun club.
Scrapbook club forming
Sun City West kicks off the
holiday season with a combi-
nation Food Drive and Golf
Cart Parade, sponsored by
PORA, the Rec Centers and
the St. Marys Food Alliance.
The special holiday event, to
be held in the parking lot of
the R.H. Johnsons RecCenter,
will be from 8 to 11 a.m.Sat-
urday,Dec. 5.
Besides collecting food for
the needy, there will be a pa-
rade featuring decorated golf
carts, the Sun City West Jazzy
Poms, a fire engine and possi-
bly some marching bands.
Prizes will be given for best
holiday decorated golf carts
and best decorated in any
other theme.
The sponsors are looking for
everyone to dig deep into their
pantries and gather up some
non-perishable food items
such as canned goods, cereals
and boxes of dry goods that
can help make the holiday sea-
son brighter for some families
in need.
The drive-through drop-off
line for donations will be open
the entire three hours for non-
perishable food drop offs; you
dont have to be in a golf cart
to use the drive-through.
There will be a registration
table for those entering the
golf cart parade, where you
can turn in your entry form
and get a parade number.
Entry forms are available in
the PORA office and Visitors
Center, as well as online at
www.porascw.org.
Sun City West Golf Cart Parade, Food Drive slated Dec. 5
The Chartered Clubs
Treasurers Meetings will
be held on Dec. 15 and 18
in the Acacia Room at
Palm Ridge Recreation
Center. You may attend
from either 9 to 11 a.m. or
1 to 3 p.m.
Please call Peggy at 623-
544-6031 to confirm your
attendance.
Meeting
set for club
treasurers
As our savvy
golfers already
know, the RecCen-
ters is offering a
Winter GolfPro-
gram this season.
To participate, a
resident golfer puts $300 into
his or her member account,
and receives $320 in return.
The money must be used be-
fore April 30, 2010. It may be
used only by the member in
whose name it was purchased.
The funds cannot be used
for the following:
Kachina card pro-
gram, spouse fees,
golf cart rental,
food, beverages and
other items. Resi-
dents who want to
participate in the Winter Golf
Program are reminded they
must pay by cash or check.
No credit cards are accepted.
You may get complete details
at the Member Services Of-
fice, open from 8 a.m. to 3
p.m. Monday throughFriday.
Cash, checks required for
Winter Golf Program
Details of these summaries are available in the
R.H. Johnson Library at 13801 W. Meeker Blvd.
Recreaton Centers of Sun City West Balance Sheet Sept. 30, 2009
2009 2008
Current Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents $4,389,054 $2,802,561
Restricted Cash 6,258,264 6,025,296
Accounts Receivable 635,526 621,281
Accounts Receivable over 90 Days 85,992 81,382
Accounts Receivable 90+ PP 41,267 *
Note Receivable: Theatre West 32,926 57,926
Note Receivable: Library 45,000 115,000
Note Receivable: Theatre Council 20,201
Inventories 148,665 169,188
Prepaids and Other Assets 185,162 205,358
Total Current Assets 11,842,056 10,077,992
Fixed Assets
Furniture & Fixtures 994,639 982,274
Machinery & Equipment 11,470,355 10,665,948
Buildings 37,492,918 36,529,349
Land Improvements 32,998,458 33,990,680
Land 5,196,987 5,196,987
Vehicles 974,559 915,386
Water Rights 2,234,499 2,234,499
Accumulated Depreciaton (55,208,953) (53,544,770)
Total Fixed Assets 36,153,462 36,970,352
Total Assets $47,995,518 $47,048,345
Liabilites
Accounts Payable $541,327 $513,700
Tour Revenue Collected 93,317 107,936
Accrued Purchase 50,385 20,495
SweepsPro Shop 156,771 172,907
Gif Certcates 2,450 2,630
Bowling Tournament Payable 21,318
SCW Sofball Club 21,214 22,669
Accrued Payroll 442,928 620,537
Payroll Taxes Payable 2,933 10,854
401K Payable 3,401 5,960
Employee Optonal Insurance 535 562
Liability for Return Checks 637 454
Accrued Taxes Payable 12,605 83,753
Accrued Pension Plan 130,139 129,269
Arizona Sales Tax Payable 50
Deferred Membership Fees 4,198,787 3,972,160
Deferred Golf Revenue 345,857 434,229
Total Liabilites 6,024,603 6,098,164
EQUITY
Retained Earnings 42,748,965 42,470,426
Net Prot/ (Loss) (778,050) (1,520,245)
Total Equity 41,970,915 40,950,181
Total Liabilites and Equity $47,995,518 $47,048,345
* Statstcs were not kept in this category prior to 2009
Consolidated Inc Stmt for Board for three months ending Sept. 30, 2009
Month Month Monthly Prior Yr YTD YTD YTD Prior YTD
Actual Budget Variance Actual Actual Budget Variance Actual
RevenueGross Margin
Recreaton Division $852,941 $831,271 $21,670 $766,676 $2,527,806 $2,486,952 $40,854 $2,319,614
Golf Division 269,986 299,640 (29,654) 284,189 790,091 850,140 (60,049) 807,366
Bowling Division 51,085 53,715 (2,630) 51,823 86,440 85,215 1,225 86,797
Asset Preservaton Fee 137,700 80,500 57,200 60,000 411,000 264,500 146,500 246,000
Interest Income 6,888 16,666 (9,778) 13,165 33,432 49,998 (16,566) 58,981
Total RevenueGross Margin 1,318,600 1,281,792 36,808 1,175,854 3,848,770 3,736,805 111,965 3,518,758
Expenses
Operatng Expenses
Recreaton Division 438,947 477,178 38,231 504,025 1,304,735 1,470,503 165,768 1,427,858
Golf Division 656,671 839,928 183,257 684,709 1,970,241 2,113,571 143,330 2,193,522
Bowling Division 44,057 41,972 (2,085) 44,005 135,316 141,447 6,131 136,889
General & Administratve 157,904 185,688 27,784 176,503 519,486 587,104 67,618 569,347
Total Operatng Expenses 1,297,579 1,544,766 247,187 1,409,242 3,929,777 4,312,625 382,848 4,327,616
Depreciaton
Recreaton Division 134,708 138,726 4,018 117,769 401,353 414,314 12,961 349,913
Golf Division 83,424 84,818 1,394 127,855 247,770 260,042 12,272 315,793
Bowling Division 19,347 16,953 (2,394) 17,227 57,174 51,822 (5,352) 51,682
Total Depreciaton 237,479 240,497 3,018 262,852 706,298 726,178 19,880 717,388
Total Expenses 1,535,059 1,785,263 250,204 1,672,093 4,636,075 5,038,803 402,728 5,045,004
Net Revenue ( Loss) (216,459) (503,471) 287,012 (496,240) (787,305) (1,301,998) 514,693 (1,526,245)
NonOperatng Income 9,255 (9,255) 6,000
NonOperatng Income(Loss) ($216,459) ($503,471) $287,012 ($496,240) ($778,050) ($1,301,998) $523,948 ($1,520,245)
Bowling Lineage by Fiscal Year *
MONTH FY 200708 FY 200809 FY 200910
July 9,843 10,316 9,968
August 4,259 4,034 5,023
September 19,741 18,526 18,515
October 28,570 28,255
November 28,023 26,261
December 24,333 27,605
January 33,847 34,029
February 31,638 29,464
March 33,290 41,503
April 16,008 14,792
May 12,137 11,789
June 11,338 13,583
FY to Date 33,843 32,876 33,506
FY Total 253,027 260,157 33,506
* Fiscal Year runs from July 1 to June 30
Golf Rounds by Fiscal Year *
MONTH FY 200708 FY 200809 FY 200910**
July 13,101 11,879 10,558
August 12,749 11,895 10,234
September 16,158 15,046 13,507
October 19,594 19,129
November 25,245 23,904
December 20,938 20,104
January 27,538 31,819
February 32,699 30,246
March 37,215 36,882
April 29,354 28,632
May 18,941 18,391
June 14,764 14,913
FY to Date 42,008 38,820 34,299
FY Total 268,296 262,843 34,299
* Fiscal Year runs from July 1 to June 30
** Golf rounds for July and August in FY 200910 have been adjusted
Financials
by Doug Rhodes
The report from PORAS
Friday Night Bingo is that the
new equipment is working
very well. Play has smoothed
out and winner verification is
much faster. Everyone is en-
joying it. Why not join them on
Friday nights at the R.H. John-
son Social Hall? Play begins at
6:15 and it only costs $10.
What to do when
the doorbell rings
I was asked the other day
what PORAs policy is towards
door to door salesmen. It
turns out that there really isnt
any policy regarding sales-
persons coming to your door.
However, if you are unhappy
with the intrusion of a door-to-
door salesman, you can always
ask them if they are registered
with PORAs Consumer Serv-
ices. If they say they are, then
get their name and company
name so you can provide us
with some feedback. If they
arent registered, tell them to
come back when they are.
Hows that for policy?
Another PORA
benefit
When my wife and I first
moved here, one of the things
we loved was the landscaping,
which we learned was called
xeriscaping. According to
my computers dictionary,
Xeric landscapes are a con-
scious attempt to develop
plantings which are compatible
with the environment.
For this area, that means
low water and high heat tol-
erant. Our yard was mostly
cacti and oleander. We were
able to identify everything but
one tree, and that really both-
ered my wife, so she went to
the perfect place to find help:
the Master Gardner at PORA.
After some research it was
identified as a Chinaberry tree,
one with which we were not fa-
miliar.
University of Arizona Master
Gardeners are trained volun-
teers who answer your ques-
tions about gardening in
Arizona with research-based
information.
Master Gardeners staff their
office in the PORA building
from 9 a.m. to noon Monday
through Friday to answer
homeowner's questions or help
research a topic in their exten-
sive library. Copies of UofA
research publications are avail-
able to read, and a list of the
publication index is also avail-
able! Bring in samples or pho-
tos related to your question to
help the identification process.
Theres even a bug library so
you can identify those pesky
beasts!
A Diagnostic Clinic is held at
the PORA Master Gardener of-
fice Once a month, on the first
Thursday of the month from 10
a.m. to noon, with Master Gar-
deners helping to puzzle out
problems from Master Garden-
ers and homeowners in the
Northwest Valley. Homeown-
ers are invited to attend this
clinic, along with many Master
Gardeners, to provide answers
to a great variety of questions
and gardening challenges
brought into the clinic. We
found the people and the infor-
mation very helpful.
(Homeowners are also in-
vited to call the office hotline
at 623-546-1672. Calls re-
ceived after hours will be re-
turned the next office day.
Hoilday hours
With the holiday season
upon us, PORA and the activi-
ties connected with PORA will
observe a schedule that hope-
fully will meet the needs of all
involved. Both PORA and the
Visitors Center will be closed
Thanksgiving Day. PORA will
be closed on Friday, Nov. 27,
the day after Thanksgiving, but
the Visitors Center will be
open normal hours (9 a.m. to 3
p.m.), so this is an excellent
opportunity if you have any
houseguests for the holiday to
show them all about our com-
munity.
On Thursday, Dec. 24,
PORA and the Visitors Center
will be open only from 9 a.m.
to noon, and then will be
closed completely on Friday,
Dec. 25.
On Thursday, Dec. 31, nor-
mal hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
are presently scheduled, but
may be changed before the end
of the month. For latest updates
be sure to keep up-to-date
through the PORA E-Newslet-
ter at www.porascw.org.
Dont forget the
food
Saturday, Dec. 5, is the
Carts For Hunger combina-
tion Food Drive and Golf Cart
Parade in the R.H. Johnson
parking lot. On Page 5 of this
paper there is an article that
tells all the details of this very
worthwhile event, so look it up
and participate. One thing to
remember, the bottom line is to
feed the needy at this time of
the year, so you dont have to
be a member of PORA, or even
a resident of Sun City West to
join in. You dont even have to
deliver your food in a golf cart.
Food will be accepted from au-
tomobiles, scooters, horse
drawn carts and even from
your own hand.
Happy holidays everyone!
PORA News and Views
PORA
623-584-4288
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday-Friday
13815 Camino del Sol
[email protected]
www.porascw.org
Visitors Center
623-214-8629
October-April
M-F: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
SAT: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
SUN:noon-3 p.m.
PORA
13815 Camino del Sol
Sun City West, Arizona 85375
Please enroll me/us in Sun City West PORA
Name(s) ____________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip________________________________________________________
Phone ______________________________________________________________
Email _______________________________________________________
____ CheckEnclosed _____Call me for Credit Card information
Membership: Individual: $10.00 Household: $20.00 Donation:___________
The information on this page is supplied by PORA and does not reflect the opinion of the Recreation Centers of SunCityWest.
Are you a PORA
Member?
Some residents have told
us that they are PORA mem-
bers but when we check their
status against our current
records we discover that they
are not.
If you havent paid the
nominal $10 annual dues in
more than a year, you might
not still be a PORA member.
Please enroll me/us in PORA
Friends
provide
ongoing
holiday
sale
Just in time
for the
Ch r i s t ma s
and Hanukah
holidays, the
Friends of the Library wants to
remind everyone that we have
books, videos and books on
cassette for sale inside the li-
brary that would make perfect
gifts. We also have brand new
book bags! So for the readers
in your life, dont forget to get
them some of their favorite li-
brary gifts this holiday!
Gift contributions
last all year
Do you really love your local
library and want to give a fi-
nancial gift this holiday sea-
son? Just remember your gift
will support your library all
year. The Endowment Com-
mittee sent out letters in Octo-
ber asking for your support to
help the library, as it is through
their efforts and the support
from all of you that this library
continues to be one of the pre-
mier libraries in the Valley.
If you need a tax deduction
for 2009, remember all the
good things here at the library
that need your continued sup-
port throughout the year and
please give accordingly. We
thank you and appreciate your
generosity!
Ho, ho, ho!
Santas coming to town!
Thats right you heard me
correctly Santas going to be
right here at the library! From
10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec.
23, Santa will make his pres-
ence known at the librarys
first Christmas Holiday Story
Time. This is expected to be-
come an annual tradition.
Friends of the Library mem-
bers grandchildren will be al-
lowed to have a photo
opportunity with the Jolly Ol
Elf from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Cost
of an annual Friends member-
ship is just $2 dollars. Free
candy canes will be given out
while they last. So come enjoy
the holiday festivities with
your grandchildren!
What a beautiful
quilt
This fall we were given a
beautiful quilt that was created
by Sun City West resident Geri
Hruzek. This handmade quilt
titled Kanab Thistle is a
beautiful piece of art to say the
least, and it is on display now
at the Library. While you are
here admiring Geri Hruzeks
artwork, you can also purchase
raffle tickets to win this item.
Tickets are $1 each or six for
$5. All proceeds go to the
Friends of the Library.
Although you dont need to
be present to win, the winner
will be announced at the Win-
ter Holiday Story Time event
on Dec. 23. The starting bid is
just $35 dollars.
Library display
case
The Lapidary Club displayed
their wares in November, and
the Calligraphy West Club will
be the last club revealing their
items in the display case for
2009. We hope you have en-
joyed coming over to the li-
brary to take a peek at some of
the Sun City West club items
and artifacts that have been in
our display case here at the li-
brary through out 2009. Look
for more in 2010!
Winter holiday
author event
On Friday, Dec. 18, from 9
a.m. to noon, local authors will
be here at the library just in
time for the holidays. The au-
thors will be bringing signed
copies of their books that you
may purchase. Each author
will be available to speak with
individuals about their literary
works during this special
event.
R.H. Johnson Library
6235446100 PAGE 8 DECEMBER 2009
Endowment contributions are tax-deductible
Vince Micallef
Library Director
By KATIE VAN LEUVEN
Village Store Supervisor
On June 17, 2009, I hopped
in my car to take a trip to the
Sun City West Metal Club. My
host, Ernie Mellum, and club
President George Wildridge
greeted me at the door. I had
communicated with Dave Tes-
low over the Internet prior to
my visit. He gave me valuable
information about the club and
its membership.
The clubs membership has
grown steadily since its launch
in 1987, and now tops 600. The
members experience and
backgrounds vary greatly. The
members include, but are not
limited to PhDs, MDs, teach-
ers, painters, CPAs, business
management people, house-
wives, welders, metal workers,
sheet metal workers and real
estate agents. Yes, the club
does have women members,
who produce beautiful work.
Most of the members had lit-
tle or no experience working
with metal but have learned
through the excellent classes
offered by the club and the
mentorship of experienced
members. I found the cama-
raderie of the members to be
exceptional. They tease and
joke with one another, but deep
down, I know they appreciate
their bond.
The Metal Club is housed in
a stand-alone building on
Camino del Sol, across the
street from Ace Hardware. It
was completed in late 1995
after the combined space for
the metal and wood clubs in
the Kuentz Rec Center had to
be repaired. The Metal Club
was happy to have their own
space as they had been shifted
around since the clubs incep-
tion. Re-
cently, a new
area for
welding and
burning has
been com-
pleted, al-
lowing better
air circula-
tion. The rest
rooms were
updated, and the walls, as well
as 100 lockers, were painted.
New machines were purchased
and installed, as was a soft
drink machine. All of the reno-
vations were done by club
members.
I had visited once before sev-
eral years ago, but not since the
club had been painted. It was
nice and light and bright com-
pared to last time. I wandered
around to observe the few
members who were working
on their projects. Summer is a
slow time and I could inter-
view folks and actually hear
what they were saying.
There have been many proj-
ects that the members have un-
dertaken that were years in the
making. One such project is a
scale model of a steam engine
boiler that Ben Hammer cre-
ated. There are historical repli-
cas that have been created: a
Gatling gun, a Sputnik replica
which is in the Smithsonian,
and a steam whistle from a
Stanley Steamer. Ron Guttu
took a 4 by 6 photo from a race
car magazine and built a
scale yellow car. This car was
just like one that his father
drove in the 1930s. He started
with the engine, then the
frame, body, wheels and lastly
a remote controlled driver,
which he also built. The vehi-
cle has all moving parts and is
featured on an Internet mu-
seum (www.craftsmanshipmu-
seum.com). You can read the
entire story about Rons ad-
venture building the vehicle. It
is fascinating and beautiful.
Metal Club members take on
special projects and do repairs
for their neighbors. They teach
knife-making and do knife
sharpening. Recently they
sharpened 160 pairs of scissors
for the Rip N Sew Club. A
modest fee of $1 per item is
charged for the sharpening.
Another of the clubs tasks for
neighbors is garbage can lid re-
pair. The charge is $15, but
may be higher depending on
the damage to the lid.
One of the clubs biggest in-
come producers are the vaca-
tion mailboxes sold at the
Village Store. Many residents
did not know that they were
made at the Metal Club. Out-
side the Village Store, we have
samples of the boxes and you
can get pricing information in
the store. When the club makes
a new batch of boxes, they put
together an assembly line of 12
to 15 people to complete 100
or more boxes. There is an area
in the club that is dedicated to
making the mailboxes. At the
Village Store, we have had
folks from all over the country
come and buy the boxes to ship
or take to their other homes.
They are a very popular item,
because the Post Office will
not hold mail for more than 30
days.
The Metal Club is a maze of
rooms, each with a specific
purpose. The $20 annual dues
provides members access to
over $1.5 million dollars of
outstanding, up-to-date equip-
ment. The main shop has
mills, lathes, metal levelers,
grinders, spot welders, and a
drill press. There are around 50
machines in this one room.
There is also a grinding area,
new burning room, new weld-
ing area which opens to the
back driveway, painting room,
plasma cutter with computer,
and a Navigator machine.
There is ample equipment for
the members to use such as
reamers, taps, dyes, tape meas-
urers, and screw drivers.
The members have a myriad
of classes in which members
learn various skills on the ma-
chines. The club sells metal to
the members and provides
tools. Some machines require
special training, and a mentor
will oversee their use. As the
members learn different skills,
a list of their accomplishments
is kept on computer.
Visitors to the club from
other communities are jealous
of what Sun City West has to
offer. Stop by for a visit and
tour of the facility - you are al-
ways welcome, and the coffee
pot is always on.
Village Store
Katies Big Adventure: the Sun City West Met al Club
Katie
Van Leuven
Store Supervisor
Above, Dalton Chute and Loren Matley weld a piece of metal. Below
left, Doc Plastas works on his stage coach, while, below right, Jim
Hesser uses a spot welder. The men are part of the Metal Club, which
will be having a Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday,Dec. 5, in
the club facilities on Camino delSol. The club also has women mem-
bers, and enjoys a membership full of varied backgrounds.
Continued on Page 16
A QUICK NOTE ON THE FALL FAIR
Check out the photos on our Facebook page!
Editors note:
A huge thank-you to all of the employees who made the FallArts
and Crafts Fair a huge success.Special thanks toVillageStore Su-
pervisorKatieVan Leuven for all her efforts coordinating the event
and scrambling on the day of the fair (despite a broken foot!); to her
dedicated staff members (including Rita Irwin, who worked with a bro-
ken rotator cuff!); to Social Hall Facility Lead DickReterstoff and his
team for all the set up and break down of chairs and tables; and to
R.H. JohnsonRec Center Supervisor Joe Papay and Recreation
Events CoordinatorTerriPapay for managing the concessions.
There were also a large number of employees too many to name
here! who came in on their day off to work the credit card machines,
and volunteers who worked the concession stands.
Thank you for your dedication and support to this Association and
its members!These fairs wouldnt happen without you.
Katy OGrady
General Services Officer
Golf
Club
hybrid
U wedge
5 Wood
7 Iron
9 Iron
driver
7 Iron
9 Iron
3 Wood
7 Iron
6 Iron
Yardage
106
90
155
154
86
136
114
84
150
130
141
Hole
2
2
11
12
8
3
7
17
12
7
16
Golf Course
Deer Valley
Desert Trails
Pebblebrook
Desert Trails
Desert Trails
Pebblebrook
Echo Mesa
Desert Trails
Echo Mesa
Echo Mesa
Trail Ridge
Date
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Name
Sherry Skogrand
Helen Van Dewerker
Herb Ryan
Lou Burell
David Holmes
Pat Herrera
Katie Suva
Chris Heuett
Dale Olson
Art Zink
John Huson
Holes in One
Sunday Couples Golf is going strong with about 100 participants
at each session.All Sun CityWest residents are invited to join us.
Cost is $15 for sweeps and lunch, which is served immediately fol-
lowing the round of golf. Information:Jean Serr, 623-214-1501.
Upcoming sessions (schedule is subject to change) are:
Information:CallJean Serr at 214-1501.
Sunday Couples Golf
Dec. 6 Deer Valley
Dec. 20 Echo Mesa
Frequently Asked Questions
HANDICAP FAQ (Section 4-2)
Q: If I dont play a complete 18-hole round of golf, am I able to post my score?
A: Yes. If you play 13 or more holes, you must post an 18-hole score. If you play 7-12
holes, you must post a 9-hole score. The score to record for a hole not played is par
plus any handicap strokes you are entitled to receive on that hole.
RULES FAQ (Rule 16-1e & definition of line of putt)
Q: A player reaches across the hole to tap in a short putt (the hole is between the player
and the ball). Is this a breach of Rule 16-1e, Standing Astride or on the Line of Putt?
A: No. The line of putt does not extend beyond the hole. There is no penalty for mak-
ing a stroke in this manner, provided the ball is fairly struck at and not raked into the hole.
Did you know the Rec Cen-
ters Facebook page offers you
an open forum to share your
thoughts and ideas about life in
SunCityWest?
Whether its your personal
review of the Stardust Pro
Shop renovation, or your
thoughts on improving some-
thing in the community, youre
welcome to express yourself
on this digital communication
board.
To get started, go to
www.rcscw.com and click on
the Facebook tab in the left-
hand column. Then join the
conversation on the main
Wall or the Discussions tab.
Welcome to Grandview
Womens Golf Club! Do you
want to play a regulation (but
not too long) golf course? You
now have a choice. Grandview
has been rated from the green
tees, and the Grandview
Womens Golf League has de-
cided to allow play from either
tee.
On Ladies League Day
(Tuesday) you will now be
able to choose the course
length that you wish to play
the green tees (63.9/104, total
yardage = 4,330) or the red
tees (70.9/118, total yardage =
5,597).
The new format will be in ef-
fect Jan. 1, 2010. So join a
great group of ladies the
membership forms are avail-
able at Grandview, or contact
Ann Braun at 623-544-8243.
If you choose to have a dual
membership (example: Echo
Mesa and Grandview) you
must pay membership to each
club, and $25 of your fee will
be reimbursed by AWGA.
If you have a for sale
sign in your golf cart and
you are leaving your cart
parked in a golf course
parking lot while riding
with another golfer on the
golf course, we need your
help. To avoid any confu-
sion, we ask that you please
let a Starter know about it
before going out to play.
We appreciate your cooper-
ation!
Golf Operations began the 2009-2010
golfing season with the introduction of the
Holiday Series. This special program fea-
tures one tournament event each month for
Sun City West residents and their guests.
Each tournament event will center on one
holiday within a month or based on the
theme of the season. The events will vary
and include scrambles, raffles, shotgun
specials, partner challenges and many
more wild and crazy outings.
The best part is there is no additional fee
for participation. Thats right - sign up, pay
your green fees, play and win prizes. Food
and/or special snacks will be available for
purchase at many of the events.
Sunday Oct. 32 (Nov. 1) was the first
opportunity for the Sun City West faithful
to experience one of the Holiday Series
events. The Night Golf at Trail Ridge was
a huge success. The Holiday Series has
something for everyone. You wont want
to miss the next one. Check calendars and
event flyers at the golf courses for the up-
coming events.
These activities are made possible
through the generosity of our sponsors.
Joining our Golf Buddies Sponsorship
Team is Sands Chevrolet of Surprise,
Camino Del Sol Funeral Chapel and
Cremation Center, ADT Home Securi-
ties and Discount Brake. The Golf Bud-
dies program will be sponsoring the
prizes for this years Holiday Series.
Please express your thanks by patronizing
these businesses.
This program is for you, so take advan-
tage of the opportunity to be a part of the
active Sun CityWest golfing community.
It will be a great way to meet new golfers,
win prizes, show your support and have a
good laugh or two. See you on the links.
Golf Operations welcomes Golf Buddies
Grandview gals allow
play from green tees
Notify starters of
for sale golf cars
Join the
Conversation!
The Desert Trails Womens Golf Club has voted to invite 9-
holers to join our club as social members under the umbrella
of the DTWGC. This is for those golfers who can no longer
play 18 holes. The 9 holers will be governed by the rules set
forth and approved by the Board of Directors for a trial period
of one year.
They will not have a USGA handicap. Our monitor will set
handicaps, tee times and prizes for the 9 holers. They may
attend all general meetings and take part in all social events.
They will pay a small amount of dues and be listed in our
booklet if the dues are paid before Dec. 10.
For information about theDesert Trails WomensGolf Club
or its nine-hole memberships, please call President Jan Lan-
dis, 214-8904, or Vice President Shirley Murphy, 546-8546.
Desert Trails Women allow
social, 9-hole memberships
Now that its been ex-
panded, renovated and re-
opened, Stardust Pro Shop
will be offering a coffee
and muffin special for the
month of December for
only $1.75. At that price,
you can bring your friends
with you to enjoy some
good conversation, a nice
view of the golf course, as
well as the new big screen
televisions.
Now why would want to
go anywhere else for your
morning coffee?
And guess what?You
dont have to play golf to
enjoy the pro shop.stop
by on Saturdays and Sun-
days to watch football.
Bring your friends and
enjoy watching sports on
our two big televisions,
and perhaps some snacks
and drinks from the deli!
Stardust
has coffee,
sporting
specials
The golf swing as we refer to it is made
up of two distinct movements: an arm
swing up and down, and a body turn back
and forth. Coordinating these two move-
ments together (staying connected) is what
enables us to make consistent golf shots.
Lets look at three of the most common
mistakes when it comes to staying con-
nected.
1. Using (primarily) the arms during the swing, without
enough body turn. For some reason, this tends to be most
common for women. May or may not affect direction, but
causes a significant loss of distance.
2. Using both the arms and the body during the swing, but
allowing the arms to get ahead of the body (or come down
faster than the body) on the downswing. This is probably the
most common swing error I see. It can affect direction (ei-
ther a pull or a slice) and can cause inconsistency with con-
tact and distance.
3. Using both the arms and body during the swing, but al-
lowing the body to get too far ahead of the arms on the
downswing. This is more common with lower handicap
players. It will cause the player to feel as thought they have
spun out of the shot, causing a push.
In any case, practice connection between the arms and
body by finding a smooth tempo and maintaining it with
each club. Feel as though the arms and body swing back to-
gether and through together, not allowing either to get way
ahead of the other. Smooth tempo equals good connection
between the arms and the body, which in turn equals con-
sistency!
Robin is a Class A LPGA member and certified teacher
giving lessons on alternating weeks at Pebblebrook, Echo
Mesa and Deer Valley golf courses. For lesson information
or signup, email her at [email protected] or call
623-322-6300. Private lessons are 35. Gift certificates are
available. Beginner and intermediate group lessons (eight
students per class) begin in January; there will be five weeks
of instruction for 125.
If you want to im-
prove your scoring, you
need to putt better.
Nothing impacts your
score like good putting.
Whats important in
good putting?
The main thing is that
you have to have a
stroke. By a stroke I mean a
pendulum swing that is about
the same length on both sides
of the ball. You want this
stroke to be gravity driven, for
several reasons.
First, you can manage your
distance better if you are a
length-of-motion putter, which
those using the pendulum put-
ting stroke are. You shouldnt
expend any more energy hit-
ting a 30-foot putt than you do
hitting a 3-footer. You simply
make a longer stroke. Since
gravity has more time to accel-
erate the putter, the putter will
be faster through the ball and
the ball will roll farther. But
you dont want to force the
putter through the ball. In fact,
you will find your dis-
tance very inconsis-
tent if you do force
the putter through.
Your objective is to
use a gravity-driven
stroke that is appro-
priate for the distance.
You will be able to as-
sociate the length of the stroke
with the distance of the putt ac-
curately day after day if you
practice it. Then your distance
control on your putting will be
consistently good. This will go
a long way toward eliminating
your three putts.
Second, you will be able to
keep the putter on line better if
you let the momentum of the
putter itself do the work. The
putter will swing back and
through on a straight line if you
relax and let the momentum do
the work. The thing that gets
the stroke off line is the use of
the muscles of your hands dur-
ing the swing. With this in
mind, you want to keep such a
light grip on the club that it is
in danger of slipping out of
your hands. It is impossible to
grab the putter or jerk it off line
if your grip is this light. It will
force you to swing the putter in
a smooth and easy stroke.
The bottom line is this: You
need a discreet swing with
your driver. There is a great
distance to be covered, and you
need to build a good ma-
chine to cover the distance. To
that end, you labor over your
setup, your backswing and
your through swing. You need
to approach your putting stroke
with the same thoroughness.
Note: The December free
clinics at Trail Ridge Golf
Course will begin at 3 p.m.
Dec. 11 and 18. They will
cover the full swing.
Tom Drisler is teaching at
Trail Ridge Golf Course. Video
lessons complete with on-
screen graphics and audio
commentary are available.
Call 602-316-0419.
Golf
Golfing with Robin
Robin Eichten
Tom Drisler
Mens Nine Hole Club
offers golf alternative
Lower your score with putting basics
Learn to stay connected
Do you have trouble playing
a full 18 holes of golf? Would
you like to have the opportu-
nity to play a competitive
round of golf in less than two
hours?
If the answer to either of
these questions is yes, then you
should consider joining the
Sun City West Mens Niners
Club.
The club is sponsored by the
Sun City West Golf Council
with support from Golf Opera-
tions, and has been formally
recognized by the Arizona Golf
Association. All members es-
tablish a nine hole USGA
Handicap. The club also has a
monitor.
The current high season
playing schedule provides for
competitive golf outings each
Thursday at Stardust Golf
Course beginning at noon.
Anyone desiring additional
information or wishing to be-
come a member of this club
should contact club Monitor
Sharron Peterson, Monitor of
the Club at 546-9698, Howard
Allnutt, President of the Club
at 214-0583 or Golf Operations
at 544-6037.
The Sun City West Rec
Centers and Golf Committee
announce the final plans for the
Golf Celebration Series,
which begins March 20, 2009.
The Celebration, a commu-
nity event, continues through
April 10 with a celebration din-
ner again hosted by our signa-
ture sponsor, Carrabbas.
Carrabas is kind enough to
cover the cost of the meals for
each participating golfer; non-
golfers are welcome for a nom-
inal fee.
Each of the seven golf
courses will host a specific ac-
tivity. We have heard rumors
that CW Mulligan so thor-
oughly enjoyed himself last
year that he will be back, and
in fact has an event with your
name on it!
A fun Scramble will kick off
the Celebration series at Deer
Valley on March 20 and 21.
This event sold out last year
and was was so much fun, CW
insisted that an extra day be
added. Dont miss out!
Stardust will strut its new
look with an Executive Scram-
ble on March 25.
Lady and Men Putters will
gather at Grandview for their
annual tournament on March
27. All dressed in crisp white,
they are masters of the short
game.
A new event this year will be
a Partner Best Ball game at
Echo Mesa on March 28. It can
be men, women or mixed
teams.
On April 1, Stardust will
welcome the Men and Women
Niners and the Green Team
golfers.
The Mens Championship
will be held on April 8 and 10
at Deer Valley and Grandview,
respectively.
The Womens Championship
will be held on April 8 and 10
at Trail Ridge and Pebble-
brook, respectively.
Again this year we are ex-
cited that Carrabbas will be our
Signature Sponsor and will
host the Celebration Party.
Information will be available
in the Rec Centers News, the
RCSCW web site, eblasts, Pro
Shops and local newspapers.
Keep an eye out.
Mark your calendars! There
is a golfing event designed
with you in mind, and CW
looks forward to seeing you.
Celebration of Golf returns in 2010
A scary time was had by all on Sunday, Oct. 32
(Nov. 1), at Trail Ridge Golf Course. Imagine play-
ing golf in the dark, with your only assistance com-
ing from glow balls, flash lights, cart lights and a
giant full moon.What fun!
Successful spirits fell upon the following teams:
1st Place Team Goblins: S. Skogrand, R. Sko-
grand, D. Streit and P. Wynkoop
Creative Even Scoring Ghosts: N. Bonniwell, G.
Roady, K. Olund and J. Olund
Creative Odd Scoring Pirates: E. Cavello, R.
Cavello, R. Coates and M. Coates
Trivia Monsters B. Dickman, G. Deering, L.
Wilmeth and L. Ferguson
Word Hunt Pumpkins D. Lemoine, D. Troeber,
D. Raczak, A. Guest
Scary Scoring Four lucky teams.
Night Golf was part of the Sun City West Golf Hol-
iday Series. Check the Holiday Series calendars
and posters at any Rec Centers golf course for the
next Holiday Event.
Black Cat at Midnight Scramble
A solid foundation will result in a
flawless approach. Our goal to improve
our physical game would be an ap-
proach with each step gaining momen-
tum, the body weight evenly distributed
during the approach and ending in a per-
fectly balanced finishing position. The
head would never move during the de-
livery, giving you increased accuracy.
These techniques can be used, regard-
less of the hand you use to throw the ball or
whether you have a large hook or no hook at all;
there are additional benefits to be had: a more
consistent release, better ball speed control and
predictable revolutions on the ball. Your accu-
racy is significantly increased because of your
balance and the fact that your head stays sta-
tionary during your delivery.
Along with your footwork, make sure your
weight is evenly distributed throughout your ap-
proach to give you a solid foundation in
the finishing position.
A good reminder is to keep your
shoulders in line with your feet during
your delivery. If your shoulders get out
in front of your feet, this will shift the
weight to your toes, throwing off your
balance and causing you to lose power
and accuracy.
During your pre-league or tourna-
ment practice session, dont concern yourself
with your ball reaction. Instead, concentrate on
your approach only. Work on your footwork
temp to the foul line. The first step will be the
shortest and slowest with each succeeding step
becoming longer and faster building momentum
to the foul line.
These tips can make a difference and the ben-
efits will add up to you becoming a bowler who
is now more versatile.
The Bowlers Association
of Sun City West, a club for
bowlers, recently sponsored
a No Tap Saturday night
event. We want to announce
the most recent 300 Club
participants. In October, Al
Schaefer hit 300 twice, and
Bill Wellnetz hit it once.
Congratulations to you both.
December Schedule: De-
cember No Taps will be on
Saturday, Dec. 5 and 19. The
annual New Years Eve
Party and No Tap Bowling
will begin 8:30 p.m. on
Thursday, Dec. 31, followed
by the Champagne Break-
fast Buffett catered by
Michaels Strike Zone
Restaurant. We will NOT
have No Tap on Saturday,
January 2nd. Ticket prices
will be $11.50 for members
and $12.50 for guest attend-
ing the Champagne Break-
fast.
Regular No Tap Tourna-
ments for BASCW mem-
bers only $10 each for
Saturday night bowling and
you may sign up at the John-
son Lanes monitors desk.
The next BASCW general
membership meeting will
begin 4 p.m. Dec. 19 in the
Lecture Hall. In November
we elected our directors for
the BASCW Board. At the
Dec. 19 meeting we will
need a quorum to ratify five
newly elected directors who
will be joining our Board on
Jan. 1, 2010. Please plan to
attend the meeting at 4 p.m.
just prior to the No Tap
Tournament at 5:30.
On Dec. 31, the BASCW
Board will say goodbye to
Glenn Compton, who
worked diligently as our
president; Pete Latino, who
worked as our treasurer for
a few years; Gene DArcan-
gelo, who volunteered or-
ganizing and running the
Saturday Night No Tap; and
Kay OToole and Dena Mar-
tin. They have all served our
club diligently trying to
make the event happy and
good for everyone each
week. Thanks to all of you.
Membership in BASCW
is open to all Sun City West
rec cardholders in good
standing. Membership is
only $7 per person, per year.
For more information, call
623-975-6373.
Johnson Lanes welcomes all levels of
bowlers, particularly those of you who are new
to the game. We make it easy through our
monthly Learn to Bowl clinics. If youve never
bowled before, havent played in awhile or
simply want to improve your skills, these clin-
ics are the perfect opportunity.
Three weeks of bowling and instruction are
offered. The clinics will be 8:30 a.m. Wednes-
days, Dec. 2, 9 and 16. Cost is $25, which in-
cludes the three weeks of instruction and
bowling.
Reservations and payments may be made at
the Sports Pavilion counter.
The instructors are Marie Forman, Jesse
Smith and Al Bramucci.
Sign up for December Learn to Bowl
Marie Forman
Bowling Instructor
New Years event set
Need to entertain the grandchildren? Tired of
shopping and searching for parking? Enjoy a
few hours bowling during our Christmas Rent-
A-Lane program from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Tues-
day, Dec. 23. Rent the lane for three hours for
$25 (up to six on a lane). The cost includes shoe
rental, a small gift for children and treats. Sign
ups at the bowling center.
Our after Christmas Stress Reliever Red Pin

is set for Saturday, Dec. 26. The cost is $10 per
person and sign ups are at the bowling center.
The bowling mentoring program is a refresher

bowling course (for those who have bowled for
at least a year) held on the first Saturday of each
month at 9 a.m. for two hours. You pay for the
lineage.
If you are new to bowling or havent bowled
for a long time, we have our Learn to Bowl
lessons on Wednesday mornings from 9 to
11a.m. Dec. 2, 9 and 16. The cost is $25 per per-
son, and includes bowling and shoe rental. Sign
ups are at the bowling center
Bowling Notes
Building a Solid Foundation
Sports Pavilion Monitor
Display Ads
Advertise your club events in one of
Sun City Wests busiest locations!
New, reduced rates in effect!
$10 preparation fee per slide (down from $25). There is a $5 display fee per
slide, per month. But we will wave this fee four times per year for each club
after the $10 preparation fee is paid. (Preparation fee covers staff time and
the cost of the DVD.) For details or to schedule your ads, call Terry King at
544-6171 or Donnie James at 544-6169.
Congratulations
to the winners of
our best costume
contest at the
Sports Pavilions
Halloween event:
Connie Greene
for her cat cos-
tume, and Bill
Krahenbuhl as
the swamp man
skeleton. Great
creativity you two!
Bowling
Arts & Crafts
Sun West Art, Kath
leen Perry:5443245
Basketeers, Dorothy
Barnes:5443154
Calligraphy, Judy Ross:
5848698
Ceramics West, Wes
ley Warren:9750414
Clay Club, Doris Miller:
2931657
Copper Cookers, Helen
Skaggs: 2146097
Johnson Lapidary,
Jude Foster: 5448806
SCW Beaders, Mary
Hester: 5841012 (through
May); Rose Anthony (June
Sept.): 8786900
Leather Carvers,
ArthurTruesdell Sr.: 546
2963.
MacCroKnit, Sally
Gallardo: 5469140
Metal Club, George
Wildridge: 5466904.
Encore Needle & Craft,
Mary Falzone: 2145633
Photography West,
Harald Johnsen: 2153355
Porcelain Painters,
Constance Irmer: 2140320
Palo Verde Patchers,
Gayle LeGrand:5463360
RosemalingEuropean
Folk Art, LaVonneBraaten:
2145977
Rip n Sew, Sherry
Dorner: 5464644
Creative Silk Flowers,
Rosemarie Read:2149712
ToyKi Silvercraft, Dar
lene Phillips:5375411
Stained Glass Crafters,
William BudArmstrong:
5468547.
Creative Stitchers, Bar
bara Bentsen: 9750316
Tole Artists, Sharon
McAndrews:5442837
Weavers West Guild,
Janet Crane:5461760
Woodworking,
Michael Bell: 9752691
Cards & Games
Kiva West Duplicate
Bridge, Richard Starbuck:
6800926
Saturday Ladies Con
tract Bridge, Carolyn Robi
son: 2147858
Tuesday Contract
Bridge, William Drury:
9334975
One Partner Bridge,
GeorgeNelson:9159905
SCW Bunco, Viv Hen
nessey: 5564818
Canasta West, Arlene
Rozmus: 5463803
FiveHundred Card, Al
&Dottie Merrill: 5846689
Cribbage, Nicole Do
nati:3285697
Saturday Night
Gamesters, John Jack
Wetherbie: 5476263
Euchre Card Club,
Mary Tackett:5561253
Mah Jongg, Eva
Tiberio: 5843350
Pan Card Club, Martha
Windecker: 5569834
Pinochle, David Crane:
5846695
Sheepshead, Karen
Horsley: 5842700
Club 52 Card Club,
Raymond Potocki: 584
8411
Dance
Country Western,
James Cochran: 5444208
Hillcrest Ballroom, Joe
Oliver:2146801
International Social
Dance, Anna Besmer: 214
0875
Latin Ballroom, Bar
bara Coupe: 5440805
Line Dancers, Javis
Vice: 5846970
Westerners Square
Dance, RichardHowden:
3225201
Health &
Fitness
Arthritis Club, Sharron
G. Nelson: 9724735
Energetic Exercise,
Ernie Dern:5462032
Fitness Club, Alvin An
drus: 5469648
HandiCapables, Dick
Sheets:9750715
Water Fitness, Lorree
Parrella:5443407
Yoga, Judy Archer:
2172889
Hobbies &
Travel
Agriculture, Steve
Byrd: 2147317
Coin & Stamp, Fred
Bubeheimer: 5440871
Computers West, Jim
Healy:5846899; Frank
Treibel: 2149734
Garden Club, Arlene
Macy: 2147823
Model Railroad, Bob
Rose: 8263448
Recreational Vehicle,
Ray Caldwell:2141331
Rockhounds West, Bill
Blakley: 5847992
Investment Club,
Kevin Foley: 9754155
Music &
Performance
Dancing Arts, Helen
Onni: 5846222
Westernaires Chorus,
Lee Puro; 5445868
Karaoke, Thomas Har
rigan: 9755582
Musicians Club, Mary
Lee: 5840308
Organ & Keyboard,
Flora Rutledge: 9750023
Rhythm Tappers, Lu
Gay: 5840094
Stardust Theatre
Council, Hal Lind:546
6385
Theatre West, Al Lom
bardos: 5463689
Social
Boomers,
scwbabyboomers
@gmail.com
Canine Companions,
DonGerboth: 5464093
Sunshine Animal Club,
Robert Stebbins:5442356
Club Espaol, Don
Monroe: 5477534
Friends of the Library,
JoAnn Dauer: 2149170.
Mens Club, Dennis
Lake: 6402530
Singles Club, Tiny
Phillips: 4660151
Womens Social Club,
Mary Reilly:5469851
Sports - Golf
Golf Council SCW, Dick
Donohoe: 2146144
Deer Valley Men, Don
Berge: 2141650
Deer Valley Women,
Marilyn Fagot: 2141601
Desert Trails Men,
Jerry Kinane: 2145752
Desert Trails Women,
Jan Landis: 2148904
Echo Mesa Men, Jack
Sautter: 2148561
Echo Mesa Women,
Lorraine Saari: 5564071
Grandview Men, Don
Oblander:5848281
Grandview Women,
Gretchen Novak: 5846798
Lady Putters SCW,
Myrna Thielmann: 584
6887
Pebblebrook Men,
Larry Pfent: 3403347
Pebblebrook
Ladies, Sarah Baird:
546-2854
Mens Putting, Larry
McAlpin: 2142908
Pebblebrook Ladies
Niners, Glenndine Thomas:
2143343
Stardust Men, Lee
Reynolds: 5841551
Stardust Women, Joye
Kohl: 5561746.
Stardust Women Nin
ers, Sandra Matschke: 544
9641
Trail Ridge Men, John
Pike: 5568214
Trail Ridge Women,
Bonnie Kehoe: 5469807
Sports
Crestview Bike Riders,
Faye Fray: 2145267
Pickleball, Larry Mas
teller: 5846619
MisCues Ladies Bil
liards, Judy Malm: 556
1528
SCW Bocce, EdStro
ming: 5465646
Tennis, Mal Jacobson:
5461145
Bowlers Association,
GlennCompton: 9756373
Horseshoe, Louis Kell
ner: 2143903
Johnson Lawn Bowls,
Wanda Penrod:2146958
MiniGolfers, Vernon
Irby: 9751118
Racquet Club, James
Hess: 5466903
Platform Tennis, Ron
Gliot: 5847838
Racquetball/ Hand
ball, CliffPhilpott: 214
2314
Shuffleboard, Russ
Rutz: 9753122
SCW Softball, Rich
McAndrews: 5442837
Sportsmens, Earl Fray:
2145267
Table Tennis, Don
Scheidt: 5561065
Chartered Clubs leader
ship is subject to change.
The list will be updated as
necessary. Call 5446031.
MAIN TELEPHONE NUMBER:
6235446000
RH JOHNSON REC CENTER:
5446105
Swimming Pool: 5446106
Tennis Reservations: 5446151
Mini Golf, Table Tennis, Wii,
Arcade, Racquetball, Bocce:
5446108
Ceramics: 5460975
Lapidary: 5848952
Lawn Bowls:5840617 or 5446147
Mens Club; 5446150
Metal Club: 5840150
ModelRailroad: 5446148
Rip N Sew: 5464050
Silvercraft: 5848153
VILLAGE STORE: 5446135
(located at R.H. Johnson
Rec Center)
RH JOHNSON LIBRARY:
5446130
SPORTS PAVILION (Bowling):
5446140
Strike Zone Eatery: 5446116
BEARDSLEY REC CENTER:
5446524
Pool/Mini Golf: 5446525
Bridge Club: 5446529
Clay Club: 5446530
Copper Cookers: 5446532
Photography: 5446520, 5446521
KUENTZ REC CENTER:
5446561
Swimming Pool/Fitness:
5446561
Softball:5446157, 5446158
Stardust: 5847025
Weavers: 2148508
Womens Social: 5464236
Woodworking: 5464722
PALM RIDGE REC CENTER:
5446580
Swimming Pool/Fitness:
5446581
Computers West: 2141546
StainedGlass: 5446586
GOLF OPERATIONS: 5446037
Tee Time Confirmation:
5446044
Tee TimeReservations:
www.cgsteetimes.com
Course Conditions: 5446175
DEER VALLEY: 5446016
DESERT TRAILS: 5446017
ECHO MESA: 5446014
GRANDVIEW: 5446013
Crooked Putter: 5446090
PEBBLEBROOK: 5446010
STARDUST: 5446012
TRAIL RIDGE: 5446015
ADMINISTRATION
General Manager: 5446110
Human Resources: 5446123
Member Services: 5446100
Rec Center News: 5446027
Website: 5446133
Recreation Manager: 5446114
Tours & Scheduling: 5446129
Box Office: 5446032
Phone Numbers
Club Contacts
Need a holiday gift idea? How about per-
sonal training services! Daily Fitness train-
ers teach, coach and motivate individuals to
new levels of fitness.
Pictured is Personal Trainer Dick Fortier
discussing the importance of proper form
with Natalie Whittington during a workout at
the Beardsley Fitness Center. Natalie de-
cided to give herself a gift, and used the help
of a trainer to improve overall fitness. Na-
talie knew exercise was important, but was-
nt familiar with the equipment at Beardsley.
She wanted appropriate instruction on how
to use the machines correctly and safely.
Dick has designed a program for Natalie that
includes strength training, cardiovascular
work and flexibility exercises. The program
takes into consideration individual medical
issues, needs, and ability levels. Dick mon-
itors all exercises, continually teaching and
coaching throughout the workout.
Since weight loss is one of Natalies goals,
Dick provides guidelines for eating and in-
formation on the eight-week Weight Man-
agement Course offered through Daily
Fitness. A new eight-week course starts
Jan. 13.
To find out more about Daily Fitness per-
sonal training services and weight manage-
ment assistance, call 623-256-7901 or visit
www.DailyFitnessLLC.com.
Gift certificates are available for holiday
giving.
Fitness Tips for Seniors
Toys for Kids program needs your donations
The Sun City West Womens
Club is hosting its annualToys
for Kids program from 9 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Friday,Dec. 4, in the
club room at Kuentz Rec Cen-
ter.
This year more than any
other in recent times has been
especially hard for families
with children. The holidays
seem to make the sting of hard-
ship so much sharper. The
Womens Club is doing its part
to help by distributing all do-
nated toys to needy families in
our area.
New, unwrapped toys for
children of all ages are appre-
ciated, but especially needed
are items for children 10 years
of age and older. Basketballs,
soccer balls and other sports
gear are in great demand. Ed-
ucational toys, stuffed animals
and dolls are most welcome.
In the past, the generous res-
idents of Sun City West have
helped make Christmas a little
brighter for area children. The
Womens Club hopes this year
will again be a successful drive
with your help. Refresh-
ments will be served. Stop by
Friday, Dec. 4, and show you
care.
Keller, won its age bracket
World Championship. The
Sidewinders 60s players, man-
aged by resident Art Nelson,
also were big winners in recent
competition in Mesquite, Nev.,
and in The Huntsman Games
in St. George, Utah.
The Sun Cities Sidewinders
have been carrying the flag,
promoting the benefits of our
Sun City West community for
the past 25 years. In the effort
to showcase Sun City West
(and to sell more homes), Del
Webb originally sponsored the
Sidewinders travels through-
out the Southwest. In fact, it
was how popular the
Sidewinders competitions
were (playing as the Del E.
Webb Softball Club) that influ-
enced the Corporation to build
the Sun City West softball field
on R.H. Johnson Boulevard. It
was at what is now called Lib-
erty Field that in 1997 the Del
Web company, together with
the Sun Cities Softball organi-
zation, sponsored the 12-an-
nual Senior Softball Tourna-
ment, which drew teams from
across the region.
Now the Sidewinders, even
without a current major spon-
sor, support themselves as they
go on more than 50 tourna-
ments in several states, still
representing proudly our great
community.
Tait Douglas and Roy
Burgess, two of the originators
of the first competition teams
25 years ago, are still active in
senior softball, and they point
to their age-bracket
Sidewinders team that won a
rare back-to-back world cham-
pion ship in 1998 and 99. Leo
Jorgensen, recent past presi-
dent of the Sidewinders, has
managed a substantial number
of ring-earning champion
teams, and is still active as a
player, with a handful of rings
to prove his successes.
All the Sidewinders players
agree that traveling and play-
ing in the tournaments shows
off the spirit of Sun City West
and the Sun Cities concept. But
as Bob Dobbins, Sidewinders
tournament director and a
Sidewinder player himself,
agrees, We all play for the
ring.
Being good co-hosts, playing
hard and showing the Sun City
West flag at the Arizona
Desert Classic Ring Tourna-
ment in Peoria, the
Sidewinder teams mean to ring
up some victories.
For more information about
the Sidewinders, call Bob Dob-
bins at 623-792-8993 or email
[email protected].
Softball rides winning streak to Peoria tournament
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Please note:No group fitness equipment
demonstrations are planned in December.
Doctors speak at Daily Fitness
Winter Lecture Series
Daily Fitness is providing
free monthly lectures on fit-
ness related topics for the res-
idents of Sun City West. The
speakers for the Winter Series
(December, January and Feb-
ruary) will be medical profes-
sionals affiliated with Daily
Fitness: Dr. Trent Smith, M.D.
,of Valley Arthritis Care; Dr.
Travis Jensen, DPM, of Sun
Valley Orthopedic Surgeons;
and Dr. Jeffrey Pakula, D.O.,
F.A.C.E., of Cardiac Care
Consultants. All lectures will
begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Aca-
cia Room at Palm Ridge
Recreation Center. Details on
the December lecture are as
follows:
6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec.
14, Palm Ridges Acacia
Room:Good Health from
Your Joints Perspective by
Dr. Trent Smith, M.D., Val-
ley Arthritis Care
Since maintaining health
and functionality are impor-
tant as we age, Dr. Trent
Smith, board certified special-
ist in rheumatology and inter-
nal medicine, will provide tips
on improving joint and bone
health. He will also answer
any questions the audience
might have.
Dr. Smith joined Valley
Arthritis Care in 2007 and has
been active in many areas of
clinical research, including
lupus and polymyalgia
rheumatica.
A member of multiple pro-
fessional clinical and research
organizations, his practice in-
terests include the breadth of
medical education and
rheumatologic care, with a
particular interest in chronic
disease assessment and man-
agement in the inflammatory
arthridities.
Dec. 3
THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH
A comedy about a mar-
ried man who becomes in-
fatuated with a model.
She moves into his apart-
ment building while his
wife is away on a long
summer vacation. Very
funny. Tom Ewell, Mari-
lyn Monroe, Evelyn
Keyes, Sonny Tufts.
(1955) (1H-45M) (NR)
(Shown before in SCW in 2002).
Dec. 10
THE BISHOPS WIFE
This fantasy deals
with an angels assign-
ment to make people act
like human beings. In
great need of his help is
a young bishop who has
lost the common touch
and marital happiness
because of his dream of
erecting a massive
cathedral. Cary Grant,
Loretta Young, David Niven, Monte Wolley
(B&W) (1947) (1H-48M) (NR) (Never shown
before in SCW.)
Dec. 17
FOLLOW THE FLEET
A hoofer meets his former
partner while on shore leave.
Film is loaded with Irving
Berlin numbers, including
Let Yourself Go, We Saw
the Sea, Im Putting All My
Eggs in One Basket, and
Lets Face the Music and
Dance. Fred Astaire, Ginger
Rogers, Randolph Scott, Har-
riet Hilliard (and look for a very blonde Lucille
Ball and a very young Betty Grable)! (B&W)
(1936) (1H-50M) (NR) (Never shown before in
SCW.)
Dec. 24
NO MOVIE, Christmas Eve
Dec. 31
NO MOVIE, New Years Eve
Stardust Theatre
Located at Kuentz RecreationCenter at R. H.
Johnson and Stardust Boulevards. Donation: $2
per person.Doors open at 6 p.m. Showtime is at
7. Sponsored by the Friends of the R.H. Johnson
Library. (All movies are shown in the digital DVD
format.) Hearing assisted devices now available
for your use.
Thursday Movies
If youre a typical resident, you moved here for the many ameni
ties, then pretty quickly identified a favorite recreation center
(probably the one closest to your home) that you visit and are
comfortable with. Thats great if it works for you, but if youre look
ing for a bit more variety or you simply dont know whats at the
other facilities, we can help you.
The Rec Centers offers facility tours at 9 a.m. the second full
week of each month. You dont need to register for these morning
tours, just show up on the dates and locations listed below. In ad
dition, if you cant make the mornings and want an evening tour,
well arrange one for you at 6 p.m. on the dates and locations listed
below.You MUST call 6235446582 to schedule an evening tour.
So what are you waiting for?Check out this schedule and youre
on your way to learning more aboutSunCity West!
Monday: Kuentz (meet at the pool).
Tuesday:Beardsley (meet in front of Arts and Crafts Building).
Wednesday: R.H. Johnson (meet at the Social Hall).
Thursday: Palm Ridge (meet at the Activities Building, at lower
end near StainedGlass).
For more information, call 6235446582.
Facility Tours
December
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Stardust
Movie
7 pm
Rec Center
News
deadline!
GB Workshop
9 am Lecture Hall
Movie in the
Park, Elf
6 p.m.
Beardsley Park
Golf Cart Parade
811 RH Johnson
New Christy
Minstrels
2 and 7 pm
Palm Ridge
Stardust
Movie
7 pm
Kuentz Tour
9 am
Treasurers
911, 13 PR
Santa, Concert
6 pm SocialHall
Beardsley Tour
9 am
RHJ Tour
9 am
Gov. Board
meeting
1 pm SocialHall
PR Tour 9 am
Stardust Movie
7 pm
Treasurers
Meeting
911 am, 13 pm
PalmRidge
Admin
Offices
closed at noon
Merry
Christmas!
Admin
Offices closed
New Years
Eve!
Admin offices
close at noon
Dinner & Dance
6 pm P. Ridge
To confirm events, call 6235446032. To confirm Governing Board activities, call 6235446115.
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Thank you to all those who
came by for the Grand Re-
opening of the newly remod-
eled and expanded Stardust Pro
Shop on Nov. 2.
If you havent seen it yet,
stop in and check it out. Even if
youre not a golfer, you can
enjoy a beverage and some
food while looking out the nice
big windows on the gorgeous
golf course!
Lucky winners walked away
with free divot repair tools,
pens, and golf balls (the latter
couresy of Ken Meade Realty)!
In addition, congratulations
go out to Walter Siodlarz and
Daphne Gillespie, both of
whom won free 18-hole rounds
of golf for four including carts
during the Grand Opening
giveaways.
If youve seen the new pro
shop, though, we think youll
agree everyone in the commu-
nity was a winner on this proj-
ect!
Thanks to all of you who
played a part it making the
much needed renovation a re-
ality!
For additional event pho-
tos, please check out our
Facebook page! (Follow the
link at www.rcscw.com.)
Community welcomes
updated Stardust Pro Shop
If youre looking for a fun and friendly volunteer opportunity,
the Village Store is looking for you! Monday through Friday,
the shifts are from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and from 12:30 to 4
p.m. On Saturdays, there is one shift, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday is extremely important, so if youre looking for a re-
warding volunteer opportunity, please consider it. Stop by the
Village Store and sign up.
We are in the busiest time of year and need your help.
Please join us.
Village Store needs your help
The ever popular Monte Carlo Review will open
ticket sales for its 21st consecutive season on Feb. 1,
2010. Six exciting performances will be presented in
Sun City Wests Stardust Theater from April 8 to 11.
The shows first performance is a matinee on
Thursday, April 8, at 2 p.m. Additionally, there will be
two performances Friday, Feb. 9, throughSaturday,
Feb. 10, at 6:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m., respectively. The
final show is a matinee performance on Sunday af-
ternoon, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. Jan Wilson, director of
the Monte Carlo Review has promised an outstand-
ing line up of singers and dancers. All tickets are $7
and will be on sale as of Feb. 1 at the Stardust The-
ater Box Office.
Monte Carlo Review XXI tickets on sale Feb. 1, 2010
Jim Hesser was working on the Nav-
igator machine and gave me a quick
lesson on how it works. Jims creations
have adorned the Village Store, and I
was glad to learn how they were cre-
ated. He starts with a paper pattern, as I
have found other clubs do. If the pattern
is not precise, you can make a mistake
and not be able to fix it. The club has
an area where the boo boos and extra
pieces of metal are kept. Members are
able to take any that they can use. The
sheet metal can be a 2 by 2, 2 by 4 or 4
by 4 sheet in either 14 or 16 gauge. The
navigator machine uses an electric eye
to copy the pattern from the paper to the
metal while it cuts. I was given a pair
of goggles to wear as you are not to
look at the piece while it is being cut
since it can damage your eyes. I felt so
official!
As the cutting began, I watched
sparks flying every where. It was scary,
but exciting. When Jim was done, he
had a piece of raw metal in the shape of
a Kokopelli. Next he would grind off
the rough edges, then give it texture
with a drill, burn or paint and apply a
finish. One of the most popular finishes
is powder coating. A powder coated
piece can be displayed inside or outside
and can withstand the hot Arizona sun.
I was fascinated by watching Jim at
work, and appreciated his generosity.
One of the finishes, called burning, is
done on the back side of the metal
piece. The temperature the piece gets
determines what color the burned area
will be. Low temperatures will give a
lighter color and higher heat will turn it
blue. If you get it too hot, it will turn
white and the only way to fix it is to
clean the piece with solvent and start
over. It is a trial and error scenario, and
you never know how it will turn out.
That is part of what makes these pieces
one of a kind. I thought this was very
interesting.
The club was most interesting and I
truly enjoyed my visit. I plan to stop by
in the height of the season to see all of
the machines abuzz. My thanks go out
to the fellows who showed me that
men/women with power tools are a
great bunch.
As I returned to the R.H. Johnson Rec
center, I observed a donation by Don
and Ernie Mellum to the community.
Next time you approach the R.H. John-
son Rec Center, take a look up above
the arched entry and see the 25th An-
niversary symbol that they made. The
Silver Club also has a new sign made
by Darlene Phillips, a member of both
Metal and Silver. Doc Plastas made
scorecard holders for Echo Mesa Golf
Course. Don Scheidt and several other
members of the Metal Club made the
large exterior sign on the Activities
Center at the R.H. Johnson Rec Center.
The fine members are always giving
their time and talent to the needs of Sun
City West, and for that, we should all be
thankful.
Be sure to attend the annual Metal
Club Garage Sale in the club room at
13849 W. Camino del Sol, on Saturday,
Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. They will
feature 1,500 pieces of Southwest, con-
temporary, wildlife and other pieces.
Check out their website, www.scw-
clubs.com, and click on Metal Club.
Sun City Wests swimmers
continue to excel at the na-
tional level, and theyve re-
cently formed a Sun City West
Masters Swim Club, so even
more medals will likely be
coming down the lane soon.
Our swimmers, coached by
resident Lois MacDonald,
competed as a formal Masters
Team for the first time at this
years Huntsman World Senior
Games, held each October in
St. George Utah. About 10,000
athletes from throughout the
world competed.
The Huntsman World Senior
Games, for athletes 50 and
older, were formed 23 years
ago and offer a higher level of
competition than the Senior
Olympics.
We were represented by Sun
City West residents Donald
Baker, Gini Baker, Gynt Clif-
ford and Karen Teichman.
Clifford swam in nine events
and won gold medals in all
nine! She also broke the Hunts-
man record in seven of those
events: the 50-meter back-
stroke; the 50-, 100- and 200-
meter freestyle; the 50- and
100-meter butterfly; and the
100-meter individual medley.
Truly amazing! Clifford also
broke Arizona records in the
50-, 100-, 200- and 400-meter
freestyle; and the 50- and 100-
meter fly. You may recall that
Clifford won seven gold
medals last year at the Hunts-
man Games.
Don Baker earned eight
medals: first in the 50- and
200-meter breaststroke, and
the 50- and 100-meter fly; sec-
ond in the 400 free; third in the
200 free and 800 free; and
fourth in the 50 freestyle.
Gini Baker also earned eight
medals: second places in the
100 free, 100 IM, 50 breast-
stroke, 50 fly, and the 50 free;
and third places in the 200 free,
1,500 free and 800-meter
freestyle.
Teichman earned seven
medals: second places in the 50
fly, 50 free, 50 back, 100 back,
and 200 freestyle; and third
places in the 100 IM and 400
free.
The team practices twice a
week: 3 p.m. Thursdays in
Palm Ridges indoor pool; and
9 a.m. Sundays at the pool.
Stop by and watch them if you
want to be inspired by some
truly amazing Sun City West
athletes!
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You dont need metalworking experience to join this friendly club
Its that great time of
year for friends and fam-
ily to gather and enjoy
the sights and sounds of
the holidays! Join us on
Tuesday, Dec. 15, in the
R. H. JohnsonSoci al
Hall, to meet Santa and
enjoy an amazing pres-
entation by theReso-
nance Vocal Ensemble.
The Ensemble is a new
musical group in the Phoenix Metropolitan area under
the direction of Lorri McHardy, former director of the
Arizona Mormon Choir and Orchestra.
Resonances size is intentionally limited to about
30. This smaller size allows the performance of more
intimate music with tight harmonies and complex
rhythms. The vocal prowess of each of the auditioned
members can blend sensitively with each other, but
can also project a thick and powerful sound. Musi-
cians also do more than sing. Many of the singers
double as pianists or instrumentalists.
Santa arrives at 6 p.m. You and your family, kids
and grandkids, can have your picture taken with
Santa, courtesy of theRecCenters.Well provide one
free photo per family or child.Youre also welcome to
bring your own camera to capture those precious mo-
ments. Enjoy hot chocolate, coffee, and homemade
chocolate chip cookies. Then enjoy the great singing
of the Resonance Vocal Ensemble.
This is free for all SunCity West owner-members
and their guests.
Holiday Show features Santa, Resonance Vocal Ensemble
Sun City West Swimmers garner 32 medals at Huntsman Games
From left, Don Baker, Gini Baker, Karen Teichman and Gynt Clifford represented SunCityWest at the Hunts-
man Senior WorldGames in St.George, Utah. Competing for the first time as a MastersSwimTeam, the
SunCityWest group took home 32 medals!
CALIFORNIA
The California Club is planning a
Christmas Party for Dec. 18 at Union
Hills Country Club. It will include a
dinner and dancing to the music of
Route 66.
Cocktails will be from 5:30 to 6:30
p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30.
Fillet mignon will be featured on the
menu. Chicken can be substituted if
so desired. The price is $45 for mem-
bers and $48 for guests. All are wel-
come. Please plan to come and join in
the fun.
Reservations can be made by call-
ing Marge at 623-214-2038.
MICHIGAN
Theres still time to mail your
checks and coupons for the Christmas
luncheon. The deadline is Dec. 8. The
luncheon begins 11:30 a.m. Dec. 17
in Briarwood Country Club, in the
Patio Room. Be sure to indicate your
main entre choice on the coupon be-
fore you seal the envelope. Remem-
ber to bring your unwrapped
childrens gift if you plan to partici-
pate in this donation. The cost of the
luncheon is $24 per person, with Sal-
isbury steak or almond crusted
chicken as main entre choices. Well
enjoy the Ironwood High School
Choir as our entertainment after the
luncheon. Guests are welcome!
Please call 623-975-9387 for infor-
mation.
Our January function is a potluck
dinner on Jan. 20 in the Quail/Coyote
Room of the Sun City West Founda-
tion, 14465 R.H. Johnson Blvd., at the
corner of R.H. Johnson and Stardust
boulevards. The potluck will start at 5
p.m.
Plan to bring your dish to pass and
enjoy food prepared by Michiganders.
BYOB. Look for more information in
the Michigan Matters winter
brochure coming out in December,
and in the January issue of the Rec
Center News.
MINNESOTA
Christmas is almost here and all
members should have received their
sign-up sheet for the Holiday Lunch-
eon on Friday, Dec. 11, at the Briar-
wood Country Club. You will enjoy a
delicious, roasted turkey dinner, door
prizes, and a 50/50 raffle. The Iron-
wood High School Chamber Singers
from Glendale will entertain with sea-
sonal music. Please send your 2010
dues of $5 per person, with your
reservation.
Now is the time to mark the date of
the fabulous Wine and Cheese event,
which is a great social gathering of
old and new friends, on Friday, Jan.
15, 2010, in the Webb Room of the
Foundation Building.
Information: 546-0557.
NEBRASKA CLUB
Calling all Nebraskans! Join us as
we kick off the Christmas season at 5
p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, when we meet
for the annual Wine and Cheese Party
at the Foundation Building, 14465
R.H. Johnson Blvd. We urge you to
send in your reservations as soon as
possible. If you did not receive your
newsletter or have questions, please
call Sue at 623-544-3723.
On Jan. 21, we will attend the stage
presentation of Gypsy at the Ari-
zona Broadway Theater, 7701 Para-
dise Lane, Peoria. Contact Rosie at
623-214-9225 for questions or addi-
tional information.
The annual Nebraska Luncheon
will begin 11:30 a.m. Feb. 20 at Bri-
arwood Country Club, 20800 N.
135th Ave., Sun City West. Contact
Lila at 623-322-2442 for questions
and reservations.
In March we will see a Spring
Training baseball game at the Surprise
Sports Complex, 15754 N. Bullard in
Surprise. The date has yet to be an-
nounced. Contact Patty at 623-213-
9344 for information.
The annual Picnic in the Park be-
gins 5 p.m. April 12 in Beardsley
Park. Contact Roger or Joyce at 623-
266-3557 for additional information.
We have a Bridge Luncheon at
11:30 a.m. the third Friday of every
month at Martins Restaurant, 17300
N. Sun Village Parkway, Surprise.
Bridge players wishing to attend may
contact Lila at 623-322-2442.
The Nebraska Club men meet 6:30
a.m. every Tuesday at the Hole in One
Restaurant, 13574 Camino del Sol.
No reservations are required. Just
show up.
Every Saturday at 9 a.m., there is a
co-ed breakfast at Tivoli Gardens,
14635 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City.
No reservations are needed.
Mark these dates on your calendar,
and if there are any Nebraskans or
friends of Nebraskans who would like
to join the Nebraska Club, contact Lu
at 623-444-8420. The dues are $5 per
year, per person.
The Nebraska Club has a web site
with lots of interesting information in-
cluding pictures taken at various
events. You may even find yourself in
one of those pictures. Those of you
who have computers should check out
our website as it contains a lot of in-
formation about our club. Our web-
master, Keith Smith, is doing a great
job for us. The website address is:
http://scneclubnaz.com.
NEW ENGLAND
Foliage has passed back east and
Arizona desert dry heat is offset by
welcomed cool nights. A new season
is upon us. We close out the year with
a Holiday Sunday Buffet on Dec. 13
in the Gold Room at Union Hills
Country Club. This event is always
popular. Mark your calendars!
Another exciting year is ahead for
socializing with old and new friends.
Country Club details and plans for the
New Year will be forthcoming in the
December newsletter. The 2010 dues
will remain at $8 a year, per member.
Information: 623-975-3482
NEW JERSEY
The New Jersey State Club invites
you to a beautiful Holiday Party from
11:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec.
10, at the Heritage Tradition. The
menu consists of salads, Swiss steak,
chicken breast, roasted potatoes, veg-
etables, dinner rolls and desserts. We
will be entertained by Mark Hawn.
The cost is $20 for members and $22
for guests. Please make checks
payable to the New Jersey State Club,
c/o L. McGough, 20036 N. Leighton
Hall Lane, Surprise, AZ 85387.
NEW YORK
Trips are in the making as the New
York State Club continues its active
schedule. from Jan. 14 to 16 well be
going to Primm, Nev., for the Johnny
Mathis concert, Vegas, and so much
more. This trip is selling extremely
fast as I write this, so please call Vir-
ginia at 623-975-7861 for up-to-date
information.
On Feb. 27, travel plans include
Casino Arizona for the Showstopper
evening performance. The cost is $10,
and the casino will provide a $5 food
voucher, $10 gambling voucher and
$10 black jack coupon. We leave the
Sundome parking lot at 3:30 p.m. and
will be back by 10:30 p.m. There is a
two drink minimum for the show at
$3 each , not necessarily alcoholic.
For those wanting a daytime trip,
join us on Jan. 25 for Casino Arizona.
Pickup time is 8:30 a.m. at the Sun-
dome lot, and return is at 2:30 p.m.
The cost is $10 and the casino gives
us $25 (as above).
Stay tuned for another interesting
Diamond Tours trip to Colorado in
May 2010. Details will follow in the
next newsletter.
Dont forget our interesting
monthly meetings with entertainment.
On Dec. 16 we will have the singing
team of Ron McCollor and June Gust.
Refreshments are at 6:30 p.m., and the
meeting is at 7 p.m. All former New
Yorkers from anywhere who lived,
worked or traveled in the state are
most welcome to join us. Call 602-
469-0516 or 623-266-6777 for infor-
mation.
OHIO-SCW
We continue to have a great time at
our monthly breakfast at Lous Tivoli
Gardens in Sun City. We meet the first
Monday of every month at 8:30 a.m.
We will be meeting on Monday, Dec.
7. Hope to see a lot of Buckeyes there.
Bring anyone with an Ohio connec-
tion. Everybody pays their own check
and we enjoy a tasty meal together.
Even though we had a small
turnout for Wickenburg, we still had
a great time! Our next event is sched-
uled for Friday, Jan. 8, at the Sun City
Country Club. It will be our annual
New Years luncheon, so watch your
mail for a flyer. On this flyer we will
also be asking for your yearly mem-
bership dues of $4 per person. I hope
everyone has a safe and happy holi-
day.
Information: 623-546-4035 or
[email protected].
PENNSLYVANIA CLUB
To help celebrate the holidays, the
Pennsylvania Club is offering two
events in December. On Saturday,
Dec. 5, we will enjoy a trip to Bar-
leens Opry Holiday Show and Din-
ner. On Wednesday, Dec. 9, we will
travel to Cliff Castle Casino and also
attend Red Rock Fantasy in Sedona.
Reservations are required. For infor-
mation, call Barb at 623-975-0561.
Our activity director has planned
numerous activities for 2010. We
hope to have at least one activity per
month. We are currently working with
Theater Works in Peoria for a dinner
and show package. Check your
newsletter for reservation coupons
and further information. Anyone in-
terested in joining the club may call
623-975-0561. Dues are $5 to join
and $3 for subsequent renewals.
OHIO-SCS
Join us on Monday and Tuesday,
Dec. 14 and 15, when the Ohio Club
of the Sun Cities invites you to visit
Prescott and enjoy two days of holi-
day festivities including the Valley of
the Lights bus tour and the Ginger-
bread Village. Stay in the newly re-
modeled Prescott Resort. The trip
includes a complimentary luncheon
and breakfast buffet. Final cost for
double occupancy is $55 after rebate
from Buckys Casino; and $105, sin-
gle occupancy, after rebate. Space is
available. Call Al at 584-9211.
Valentines Day will be celebrated
at the new consolidated Luke Club,
still to be named, at Luke Air Force
Base. The date for this luncheon event
will be Saturday, Feb. 13. There will
be special entertainment. More will
follow in the mail.
WASHINGTON STATE
The Rib and Brisket Night at
Beardsley Park was a great success.
The weather proved to be a bit chilly
with cold winds, but all in all every-
one had a good time.
On Dec. 4 we will be going to Ari-
zona Broadway Theatre for dinner
and a performance of A Christmas
Carol. On Dec. 12 we will go to Mc-
Cormick Ranch for a holiday dinner
followed by Morman Temple lights
and other Christmas lighted areas.
Join us as we head to the Bob Hope
Classic from Jan. 22 to 24 to mingle
with the celebrities and professionals.
Included are Club House passes each
day, hotel, breakfast each morning,
round-trip motor coach, a trip to the
George Patton Museum and more!
For information, call Jean at 623-214-
8150. Hurry, and get your reserva-
tions in now.
The Crab Feed is scheduled Feb.
21, with many more exciting things to
come, including a Ladies Only Tea
with Brenda Williams. In March we
will go to Sabino Canyon and the
horse races in the private directors
suite. And in April, come with us to
A Night In Hawaii (without the cost
of airfare) and so much more. Watch
your WS Newsletter for more infor-
mation, or call Jean at 623-214-8150.
Anyone hailing from the great state
of Washington is eligible to join the
club. Call Jan at 623-584-8483.
Submit All States Club news
by the first day of each month
(for the next months publication)
to [email protected]. All
submissions for January are due
by Dec. 1. If you do not have a
computer, please print and mail
to: 22211 Lobo Lane, Sun City
West, AZ 85375.
Fred Lee, left, and Frank Jung, president of the Minnesota Club,
will be handing out raffle tickets at the Christmas Luncheon to be
held on Friday, Dec. 11, at Briarwood Country Club. Social hour is
at 11 a.m. and lunch is at noon.
DANCE FOR THE
HEALTH OFIT
Dance for the Health of It classes
and Couples Dancing for Health
classes are available several times a
week, offering exercise through the
basic fundamentals of dance steps
and rhythms such as rumba, foxtrot,
swing and more.
Couples Dancing for Health
meets Wednesdays in the Social
Hall at 4:45 p.m. for a warm-up and
from 5 to 6 for the lesson. Club
membership is required ($5 per cal-
endar year). The weekly cost of the
class is $4 per person. Instructor
Kort Kurdi has designed routines
that are fun and easy with no com-
plicated footwork.
Our original Dance for the
Health of It program is for individ-
uals; no partner is required. Three
levels are available. At 7 p.m. Tues-
days in BeardleysAgave Room,
Combination Levels 1 and 2 are of-
fered; Level 2 is at 8 p.m. On
Thursdays in Beardsleys Agave
Room, Level 2 is at 9:30 a.m. and
Level 3 is at 10:30 a.m. On Thurs-
days in Beardsleys Agave Room,
Level 2 is at 7 p.m. and Level 3 is at
8 p.m. On Saturdays in the Social
Hall, Level 1 is at 9 a.m., Level 2 is
at 10 a.m., and Level 3 is at 11 a.m.
Membership in the club is required
($5 per calendar year). The cost of
the class is $4 per session for your
first level plus $1 for each addi-
tional level during that session.
602-679-0952.
All States
Stop by Tours and Scheduling in the R.H.
Johnson Rec Center between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
weekdays for details on these upcoming trips:
ALGODONES, MEXICO ALGODONES, MEXICO
T, D. 1
Join us for a fun trip to Algodones, where
you will have four hours to spend bargaining,
shopping or just enjoying the dierent culture.
We have plenty of room in our coachs luggage
bays to bring home your purchases. There are
several nice restaurants in Algodones where
you can enjoy lunch as well. Well stop at a fast
food restaurant in Gila Bend in the morning,
and arrive at the border about 11:30 a.m. Well
park on the U.S. side and you will walk about
100 yards across the border. You must have a
valid passport. Cost is $60 per person.
BOTANICAL GARDENS AND LUMINARIES
T, D. 3
Experience the warm, beautful traditon of
Las Noches de Las Luminaries, which will light
the way and cast a magical glow upon the
gardens trail during the holiday season. These
thousands of hand-lit luminaries, unique
entertainment and intmate destnatons
evoke the holiday spirit. The trip includes a
buet dinner. Cost is $86 per person.
SAN ANTONIO AND RIVERWALK CHRISTMAS
S-W, D. 6-9
This holiday season, the Riverwalk shines
brighter than ever with thousands of colorful
Christmas lights decoratng the facades.
Take in our own intmate dinner cruise along
the river while youre serenaded by boatng
carolers. Do a litle holiday shopping. Watch
centuries of history come alive. Warm to a
heapin helping of Texas hospitality, and join
us as we tour this romantc, historic area and
experience holiday magic at its best. Youll
also visit the famous Alamo, where Davey
Crocket and his band bravely fought against
Mexico and died for Texas liberty. Cost is $969
per person double occupancy and $1,199 per
person, single occupancy.
ZOOLIGHTS AND MORMON TEMPLE
W, D. 16
The zoo is completely lit up with 600,000
lights in mult-colors, just for the Christmas
holidays. This is a must see. You will want to
dress warmly for this walking tour through the
zoo as the desert evening can be chilly. Afer
Zoolights, well contnue our tour to Mesa to
view the magnicently decorated Mormon
Temple, where well enjoy a 45-minute stop to
view the splendor of their holiday decoratons
and lights. Then, on our return trip, well view
private homes that are lit up. Cost is $50 per
person.
MORMON TEMPLE LIGHTS TOUR & DINNER
M, D. 21
Our rst stop will be at the historic Landmark
Restaurant in Mesa for dinner. The distnctve
gable roofed building that houses the
restaurant began life in 1908 as a Mormon
Church. Large cotonwood trees grew on each
side of the canal, with the branches touching
in the middle. It was a favorite swimming
spot for children in the summer. There are
about 25 stairs to get to the dining room.
(There is a chair lif available for those needing
assistance.) Following dinner, well visit the
Mormon Temple, beautfully lif with more
than 500,000 mult-colored lights just for the
Christmas season. On the way home, well visit
some private homes that are also decorated
for the holidays. Cost is $69 per person.
CHRISTMAS IN SAN DIEGO
W-S, D. 23-26, 2009
Enjoy three nights at the Embassy Suites
by the Bay, dinner at the Edgewater Grill,
breakfast each morning, a Hornblower Harbor
Cruise, lunch on Coronado Island, a Christmas
Day Lawrence Welk show with the musical
Christmas Carol, and much more. The Harbor
Cruise tour is about twohours andrecounts the
richhistory of SanDiegoandfamous sights such
as the Star of India, the Midway, Coronado Bay
Bridge and the bays new California sea lions.
Cost is $769 per person double occupancy, and
$1,069 per person single occupancy.
2010 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES
W-S, D. 30-J. 2
Spectacular sights and sounds await you at the
2010 Tournament of Roses and 121st Annual
Pasadena Rose Parade. Youll enjoy three
nights at the Hilton in Universal City, two full
breakfasts at the hotel, a boxed breakfast,
and one lunch at the J.W. Marriot Lakeview
Restaurant in Palm Springs. Other features
include dinner at Bucca di Beppo, a tour of
the Irwindale Float Barn, and shopping at the
Farmers Market and Universal City Walk. Cost
is $799 per person double occupancy, and
$1,099 per person single occupancy.
ANNIE THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
S, J. 3, 2010
Come along and enjoy a matnee at Gammage
Auditorium for a wonderful musical that has
been a favorite for years. Annie was an
orphan whose only friends were her doll,
Emily Marie, and her dog, Sandy. She escaped
from the orphanage and made her way in the
world by hard work and a cheery dispositon.
In 1925, she meets Mr. Warbucks, an idealized
capitalist. She becomes part of a publicity
campaign. However, her stay turns out to be
much more than anyone had bargained for
as she works her way into everyones heart
and learns a few things for herself. The show
features songs such as Tomorrow, and Its
a Hard-Knock Life. What a great way to spend
an afernoon! Cost is $120 per person,
ENGLISH ROSE TEA ROOMAND BRASS
ARMADILLO ANTIQUE STORE ARMADILLO ANTIQUE STORE
F, J. 15, 2010
Join us for a day at the English Tea Room in
Cave Creek for a true English tea. We will be
served a variety of tea sandwiches, two types
of scones dusted with powdered sugar, served
with strawberry preserves and real devon
cream. In additon, there will be a seasonal
selecton of pett fours, miniature cakes and
pastries. You will have a choice of an array of
teas while enjoying the friendly atmosphere.
Afer indulging, the rest of the afernoon will
be spent at the Brass Armadillo Antque Store,
which oers thousands of one-of-a-kind items.
Cost is $69 per person.
VALLEY OF THE SUN TOUR
W, J. 20, 2010
Get to know the Phoenix area there is a lot
to learn. Our tour will include the past and
present of the metropolitan Phoenix area.
Our professional tour guide will make this tour
interestng, entertaining and educatonal. Its
a must do if youve never been on it. Sights
you will see on our trip include Carefree, Old
Town Scotsdale, Tempe, Phoenix, Chase Field
(home of the Diamondbacks), U.S. Airways
Center (home to the Suns), the Federal Court
House, Arizona Center and the State Capital.
SCOTTSDALE CULINARY INSTITUTE &
SCOTTSDALE TROLLEY
F, J. 22, 2010
At the Scotsdale Culinary Insttute, youll
have the opportunity to taste the creatons
of our future chefs. LEcole features a prix
x (complete meal of several courses oered
at a xed six-course menu created by master
chefs) highlightng the classic cuisine of
France. To make your visit special, this will be
a private luncheon for our group only! This is
considered a luncheon adventure and will take
about two hours. From there, well board the
Scotsdale Trolley and tour (at your own pace
via trolley) Old Town, Main Street Art District,
Marshall Way Art District, 5th Avenue shops
and the new Waterfront complex. Cost is $69
per person.
TUCSON
W-F, J. 27-29, 2010
Visit beautful, natural Tucson with stops at
the DeGrazia Gallery, Sabino Canyon, Sonora
Desert Museum, San Xavier Mission del Bac,
Tubac, the Pima Air and Space Museum and
more. Youll enjoy accommodatons at the
Radisson Suites. Cost is $399 per person
double occupancy, and $499 per person single
occupancy.
TUBAC ANNUAL ART FESTIVAL
T, F. 11, 2010
Tubac, located about 40 miles south of Tucson
in Santa Cruz County, was founded in 1752 as
a Spanish Presidio, or Fort. This is the oldest
European setlement in what would later
become of the state of Arizona. The area oers
more than 120 shops, studios and galleries.
The Tubac Festval showcases the work of
hundreds of visitng artsts, craf persons and
musicians from around the country and North
America. The event features regional musical
performances and demonstratons.
PALMSPRINGS FOLLIES
T-F, F. 11-12, 2010
Let the good tmes roll in 2010 as the Palm
Springs Follies celebrates its newest show.
Were bringing back the greatest good-tme
music of the 1940s, 50s and 60s from the
Big Bands and Swing to Doo-Wop, Motown
and Pop. We will also visit the Palm Springs
Air Museum, which houses one of the
natons largest collectons of World War II
ying aircraf, artfacts and memorabilia.
Accommodatons are at the Spa Casino in the
heart of downtown Palm Springs. Cost is $289
per person double occupancy, and $369 per
person single occupancy.
MARY POPPINS AT GAMMAGE
T, F. 23, 2010
Beginning in February 2010, the worlds
most famous nanny will arrive at ASUs
Gammage Auditorium. Combing the best
of the original stories by P.L. Travers and the
beloved Walt Disney lm, the Tony Award-
winning Mary Poppins is everything youd
hope for in a Broadway musical, and more!
Produced by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh,
the show includes such wonderful songs
as Chim Chim Cher-ee, A Spoonful of
Sugar, Lets Go Fly a Kite, and of course,
Supercalifragilistcespialidocious. Let your
imaginaton take ight in this perfectly magical
musical! Cost is $125 per person.
PHOENIX SUNS VS. DENVER NUGGETS
M, M 1, 2010
We have game tckets in the 200 level, near
the sidelines at Center Court. Our motorcoach
will take us to U.S. Airways Arena for the game.
Tickets are $79, which includes transportaton
and event tckets.
SEDONA AND JEROME
T-W, M 2-3, 2010
Spring isSedonasbusiest visitor season, andits
easy to see why with average temperatures in
the mid-60s to low 80s. Its perfect for outdoor
actvites like shopping, Jeep tours and general
browsing. Well enjoy accommodatons at
the Kings Ransom in Sedona during our two-
day visit up north. Well also visit and have
tastngs at two wineries, and enjoy a picnic
lunch. Optonal atractons include the Sedona
trolley, Jeep excursions and the outlet mall.
Jerome, which well visit before we head to
Sedona, is a historic copper mining town that
was known as the wickedest town in the
west. It grew from a setlement of tents to
a roaring mining community, and was once
the fourth largest city in Arizona. Today it is a
bustling artstc community with a populaton
of about 450. Youll enjoy a motorcoach
viewing of the Jerome Grand Hotel, Club
House Hospital, Chief Surgeons House, United
Verde Railroad, Cleopatra Hill, Open Pit and
the Gold King Mine. Cost is $199 per person
double occupancy, and $265 per person single
occupancy.
KARTCHNER CAVERNS
W, M 3, 2010
Come experience the Big Room at Kartchner
Caverns. The Big Room is the newest secton
and is open for tours only from October to
April. Youll marvel at the strange and colorful
formatons, and learn about cave inhabitants,
past and present. Guided tours are in groups
of 15, and last about 1 hours each. Youll
also explore the Discovery Center and watch
the 30-minute lm about Kartchner Caverns,
as well as see exhibits about how the cave was
formed and the creatures that live there. Cost
is $115 per person.
CANYON DE CHELLEY AND MONUMENT
VALLEY
T-T, M 16-18, 2010
Come view the vast, unique beauty that
the Navajo Naton has to oer. This natural
wonderland is full of ancient culture and
spectacular scenery. Youll enjoy the
peacefulness and tranquility of this beautful
area. Enjoy one night at Thunderbird Lodge
in Canyon de Chelley, one night at Gouldings
Monument Valley Lodge, a daily breakfast,
a Jeep tour of Canyon de Chelley, a tour of
Monument Valley by open-air vehicle, a
professional guide and more. Cost is $435
per person double occupancy, and $599 per
person single occupancy.
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AGRICULTURAL
December in the Agricultural Club
means Christmas luncheon and elec-
tion of officers. It will take place from
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3 in the R.H.
Johnson Social Hall, West Side.
December is a great month. Our
winter garden is in, the hard work is
done, and we are already thinking
about our spring planting. Many of us
start seeds of tomatoes and peppers in
late December. I use a heated pad that
works well to prevent damping off,
giving me sturdy plants. Last fall all
my tomatoes were from seed, and I
had no russet mite damage, although
one black krim reached the top of my
cage.
Lettuce can slow down when it
cools off; use ammonium nitrate in
place of the usual ammonium sul-
phate. It works better when its cold.
Leaf types do best here. If youre or-
dering seeds of tomatoes, look for dis-
ease resistant varieties and shortest
time till harvest because tomatoes
stop fruiting when it gets really hot.
Winter plants need fertilizer; ammo-
nium nitrate in small frequent
amounts (a teaspoon or two for two or
three plants every two weeks should
be enough). Always apply dry fertil-
izer to wet soil; if you get any on the
plants, wash off leaves to prevent
burning. Watch those cole crops, bugs
love them too. Catch them early to
prevent loss of your crop. A puckered
leaf could mean aphids are sucking on
the back of the leaf; rub them off
using a sharp stream of water or in-
secticidal soap. Look at the ribs on
cabbage leaves; loopers are skinny
(until they eat your cabbage) green
worms, and hard to see because
theyre the color of the cabbage, broc-
coli, and cauliflower. Just pick them
off. Dipel, a powder, works well, but
is sometimes hard to get on the un-
derside of the leaves where the loop-
ers are. Covering your plants with row
cover will help keep the aphids away.
Planting beneficial plants such as dill,
fennel, and marigolds will encourage
bugs that eat the bad guys in your gar-
den.
Onions are ordered. Gary Snyder
will post dates to pick yours up.
Onions from seed should be trans-
planted and growing well. These
onions store well. It takes about 100
to 120 days till harvest. All cole crops
and root vegetables can still be
planted. Watch for frost warnings this
month, and be ready to cover tender
plants, peppers, tomatoes and egg-
plant. Adjust water for our cooler tem-
peratures. Cut asparagus down when
they turn brown, and cut back on
water.
Would you like to have a garden?
We have a few plots available. Youll
have help to get started and you can
have a winter garden and go away for
the summer. Do you remember the
fish stories, where the fish got bigger
with each telling? We have coffee on
the patio every Saturday from 9 to 11
a.m. most of the year, where the cab-
bages get bigger with each telling.
Our club will be sending turkeys and
all the trimmings plus excess vegeta-
bles to the Westside Food Bank again
this year.
Were at 17800 137th Drive .Our
dues are $5 a year. Call our plot man-
ager at 623-584-1465 for information.
ARTHRITIS CLUB
Join us for low impact warm water
exercise classes 8 to 8:45 a.m. Mon-
days, Wednesdays and Saturdays at
the Beardsley pool. Early water walk-
ing is at 7:30 a.m. Classes have all
volunteer instructors. Arthritis is not
a requirement. Dues are $5 a year;
please pay by check. Applications are
available pool side.
Information: Sharron 972-4735.
The club is sponsoring a fabulous
cruise and tour from March 4 to 14,
2010. This vacation starts with door
to door pickup at your home to the
Phoenix Airport via shuttle service,
then going on to Bienville House in
the French quarter, three breakfasts
and a French Quarter culinary history
and tasting walking tour, Honey Is-
land swamp tour and Oak Alley plan-
tation tour. The tours alone are over
$100 each if bought separately, and
the hotel is around $200 per night.
Transfers are included from New Or-
leans to the cruise ship. We are going
on the Norwegian Cruise Lines Spirit.
Itinerary on the ship is Costa Mays,
Mexico, Guatemala, Belize and
Cozumel. Then transfers to the airport
and on to Phoenix where you will be
taken home via shuttle service. All
this for 11 days at a cost of only
$1,583 inside cabin, $1,713 outside
cabin and $1,943 balcony cabin.
Information: 623-584-2327.
BASKETEERS
Sun City West Basketeers are en-
joying the holiday spirit as we weave
our baskets and socialize with each
other. For our holiday project, our
members are contributing toward the
purchase of turkeys for donation to
the Food Bank.
Our Christmas Party is planned for
Dec. 3. Our newly elected officers
will be installed at this time.
We hope you were able to visit the
Arts and Crafts Fair in November
and see the baskets that we had on
display. If you did and were thinking
that learning to weave baskets might
be fun, please come visit us! It is fun!
We always welcome newcomers, and
we provide beginner classes.
We meet at Kuentz Rec Center, in
Room 4, on Mondays and Thursdays
from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m., and on Thurs-
day evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. On
Tuesday mornings we meet in Room
3 from 9 a.m. to noon. Please bring
your rec card if you are interested in
joining our club.
Enjoy the holidays!
623-544-6291
BOCCE
Its the Most Wonderful Time of
the Year is the feeling you have now
at the bocce courts with your friends.
You all come join us! Did you know
that we dont have to have our eyes
open to see when we have our hearts
open?
Our kick-off party will be held be-
fore the publication of this column, so
the results of our feast will follow in
next months column.
There is no scheduled league play
from Dec. 21 to Jan. 3, 2010. The
lanes will be open during this time.
On sale: bocce T-shirts, caps and
visors. Call J. Taschler at 584-7079
for available sizes and prices. These
make good stocking stuffers. Author
Charles Richards once said Dont be
fooled by the calendar, there are only
days in the year as you make use of.
We need applicants to serve as offi-
cers for our Bocce Club to fill expir-
ing positions. Volunteer now and
receive valuable training for these po-
sitions. We are looking for members
who are committed to the betterment
of our club; in other words, those will-
ing to spread the joy of bocce to all.
Apply today for a wonderful experi-
ence for just a few hours of your valu-
able time. Youll like it! Call
546-5646 for more information.
Hey, no increase in dues! Still only
$5 per year. Thats unheard of but
true. Good deal! Our free lessons con-
tinue throughout December. Just sign
up and them join up to play the great
game of bocce ball.
Well folks, have a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year, and a won-
derful year of playing our great game.
Dont forget to volunteer for one of
the upcoming open officer positions.
It is very important to your club.
Dr. Karl Menninger stated, Love
cures people both the ones who give
it and the ones who receive it. If you
see Santa Clause or just want infor-
mation, call 623-546-2046 or 623-
546-5646.
BOOMERS
Many Boomers got into the spirit
by entering the costume contest as
nearly 100 members attended the Hal-
loween potluck at Palm Ridge Recre-
ation Center on Oct. 16. Good food,
great costumes, games and prizes all
created a fun evening. Visit scwbaby-
boomers.com to find out about mem-
bership and future events. Events are
open to all paid club members. A
membership application is available
online. Yearly dues are $5 for singles
and $10 for couples. Comes join us!
If you have other questions about
the group, email scwbaby-
[email protected].
BOWLING
The Bowling Association of Sun
City West was established to further
Sun City West residents enjoyment in
bowling. We sponsor several events
throughout the year for your pleasure.
We sponsor 9 Pin No-Tap bowling
every other Saturday night (next dates
are Dec. 5, Dec. 19 and, New Years
Eve, Dec. 31), a Hall of Fame Dinner
in October, an Over-Average Tourna-
ment in March, and Red Pin bowling
on Tuesdays during the summer
months. Membership fee for the club
is $7 per person, per year, and is open
to all Sun City West rec card holders
in good standing. Membership appli-
cations may be obtained at the John-
son Lanes monitors desk.
BRIDGE:
ONE PARTNER
We extend a cordial welcome to all
SCW residents to join us Wednesdays
in Card Rooms 2 and 3 Beardsley Rec
Center for Contract Bridge. You must
have a partner to play, and both play-
ers must be in attendance before pur-
chasing their tally. The cost is 25 cents
per person, and tallys may be pur-
chased beginning at 5:30 pm on the
day of play. The bridge playing will
commence at 6 p.m. We play four
rounds of six hands each, allowing 35
minutes per round.
Yearly membership is $3 per per-
son with a valid rec card. Guests ac-
companied by a SCW member are
also welcome to play for 50 cents per
person. Guests are allowed to play a
total of three times, and then must be
a SCW resident and officially join the
club.
BRIDGE:
TUESDAY CONTRACT
We extend this invitation for you to
join us each Tuesday at Beardsley Rec
Center, Card Rooms 1, 2 and 3 for
Progressive Bridge. Partners are not
required, but if you do bring a partner
you will play the first round with that
partner. Just arrive around 11:30 for
table sign-up; play begins promptly at
noon. We are a friendly group of men
and women, and you will spend the
afternoon playing four rounds (six
hands each) of enjoyable bridge.
Membership is $3 annually with a
valid rec card, and weekly play is 50
cents. Please call President Bill Drury
at 933-4975 for additional informa-
tion.
CALLIGRAPHY WEST
Calligraphy West wishes everyone
a happy and peaceful holiday and the
most exciting New Year you desire.
Calligraphy will be going strong until
Dec. 19 when we all take the holidays
off. We will be back on Jan. 4, and
hope to see you in the New Year.
On Monday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m.
to noon, we will be holding registra-
tion for our winter classes to begin in
January 2010. Not sure which classes
will be offered, but they will be good
ones so come check us out. The New
Year is nearly here and we all make
resolutions, so why not make one to
learn something new. Join Calligra-
phy West and take one of the calligra-
phy classes we offer. We have
wonderful teachers and the classes are
lots of fun, too.
We also have weekly workshops to
teach you how to make such things as
greeting cards, journals, scrapbooks
and many more things, on which you
can place your calligraphy, making
your item one of a kind. Come to
one of our workshops on Mondays at
1 p.m. in Room 5 at Kuentz Rec Cen-
ter and pick up our monthly schedule,
then stay and play with us and see
how much fun we have. We always
love to have guests and new mem-
bers. Calligraphy West is open to all
How to submit news:
The deadline for Club Corner sub-
missions is noon the first Friday of
each month for the following months
publication. DEADLINE FOR JANU-
ARYS REC CENTER NEWS IS
NOONFRIDAY, DEC. 4. Club news
must be submitted every month, and
should be in writing; none accepted
by telephone. Wed prefer e-mail to
[email protected]. Please, in the
subject line, show your club name
plus the month, for example: Bocce
Jan08 Paper items should be
brought to the receptionist in the Ad-
ministration Building.
Club Corner
Dear Club Members,
Did you know we now have a
unique digital way for you to ad-
vertise your club events? The
monitors above the bowling lanes
at the SportsPavilion are avail-
able for your ads.
TheSports Pavilion is one of
Sun City Wests busiest loca-
tions! Now, you can get the word
out about your activities while
taking advantage of reduced
rates now in effect!
There is a $10 preparation fee
per slide (down from $25).
There is also a $5 display fee
per slide, per month, but we will
wave this fee four times per year
for each club after the $10 prepa-
ration fee is paid. (Preparation
fee covers staff time and the cost
of the DVD.)
For details or to schedule your
ads, call Terry King at 544-6171
or Donnie James at 544-6169.
Youre probably already aware

of another fantastic way to pro-
mote your club events - using
www.scwclubs.com. This site
contains a wealth of information
about our various clubs, their ac-
tivities and events, and even pho-
tos of some of the members
enjoying their activities.
Make a point to check it out on
a regular basis.
And finally, we want to remind

you of an additional, digital way
to let people know about all the
fantastic things your clubs are
doing:Facebook!
We will help any chartered club
establish a group Facebook
page, and get you started on
building your fan base, posting
photos and advertising events
through this free social network-
ing site.
So what are you waiting for?

Start taking advantage of these
digital formats to express yourself
and to supplement the articles
you post in theRec Center News.
The more ways you get the
word out, the more people will
know about and take part in your
club events.
... notes from the editor
SCW rec card holders. We also have
special workshops on some Fridays
and Saturdays, and all Calligraphy
West members are invited to attend.
Please be sure to check out our web-
site at www.scwclubs.com and click
on Calligraphy for more information
about our activities.
We also love to party, and this
month we have Animals on Parade
on Dec. 7 where we are all bringing
stuffed animals to parade around and
then donate them to our SCW Fire
Department for giving to needy chil-
dren. We have had wonderful parties
this past year and fully expect to have
more good ones in the New Year.
After all, were not all about work
we love to play also.
Our Scrapbook Special Interest
Group will be meeting and scrap-
booking on Wednesday evenings
from 6 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 2, 9, and 16;
and on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
on Dec. 4 and 18. For additional in-
formation, check our website:
www.scwclubs.com and click on Cal-
ligraphy.
CERAMICS WEST
Ceramics West Club is open from 8
a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday
and the second and fourth Saturday of
each month. We are also opening on
the second fourth Tuesday of each
month for members to pour, paint,
etc., but cant make it into the club
during the daytime hours. We are hop-
ing this will make it easier for you to
enjoy this craft.
Our general meeting will begin 9
a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, in the R.H.
Johnson Social Hall East.
On Friday, Dec. 4, we will be hold-
ing our Holiday Party at Palm Ridge
Rec Center from 5 to 9 p.m.
Annette Parsons will hold a class
called Piping and Holly from 8:30
a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8.
The Anything Workshop will be
held on Wednesday, Dec. 9, from 9
a.m. to 1 p.m.
Annette Parsons and Grace Powel-
son will be giving a class called
Viking Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 15,
starting at 8:30 a.m.
The club will close for the Holidays
on Dec. 23 and reopen on Monday,
Jan. 4. Ceramics West Club wishes to
extend our best wishes for a wonder-
ful holiday season to all Sun City
West residents.
CLAY CLUB
The annual Sun City West Clay
Club open house popularly known
as the Pot Party is a premier oppor-
tunity to pick up unique ceramic
bowls, mugs and funky pieces to en-
hance your dinner table, not to men-
tion the artsy pieces that can
illuminate your home decor. Many of
the clubs talented sculptors, hand-
builders and wheel-throwers will
demonstrate throughout the day, not
just showing how they practice their
skills, but how you, too, could be-
come a potter.
Tis the season for giving, but our
club seems to give all year. For exam-
ple, Yvonne and Jerry Kohli have
been instrumental in bringing in large
food boxes from St. Marys Food
Bank Alliance, for us to fill several
times a year. So far the clay club has
donated 957 pounds of food.
Also, this is our second year that
members of our Clay Club have do-
nated articles for the Rally for the
Cure Golf Tournament. This tourna-
ment helps the Susan B. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation. This year
Jack Erbach, Rose Waldon, Marie
Rogers, MaryAnn Coates, A. Spicer,
Carolyn Bitterman, Kate Price and
Sandy James donated pieces of art.
Another way of giving concerns a
members daughter who is the princi-
pal of the Valley Vista High School in
Surprise. Because of budget cuts, art
was hurting and she asked us for help.
We have been sending over a box a
week of leftover clay and tools we no
longer use (hard clay, which has to be
reconstituted, its a good lesson).
They have been most appreciative. Fi-
nally, we have made 600 bowls for
Empty Bowls of the Waste Not
Want Not Program.
CLUB 52
If you enjoy playing Texas Hold
Em Poker, come and join us from
5:30 to 9:45 p.m. Tuesdays and
Thursdays, with free pizza on the first
Tuesday of the month. We meet
in Building H (the Mens Club) on
Meeker Boulevard. We also play from
12:30 to 5 p.m. on the third Sunday of
each month. Ladies and gentlemen
are welcome.
COIN AND STAMP
On Dec. 1, the Coin Section will
hold a Show and Tell program for its
members. Theyll bring in an item to
briefly discuss with members. Inter-
ested in coins? Bring your rec card
and youre welcome to sit in!
On Dec. 8, our members will gather
to celebrate the Holiday Season.
Meetings are held at the Kuentz Rec
Center from 7 to 8 p.m. in Room 3.
Information: 544-0871.
COMPUTERS WEST
Computers West, located at the
Palm Ridge Rec Center (214-1546),
is the parent organization of two user
groups: MacsWest and the PC Group.
It is a social and technology club
whose members share information
and experiences about computers and
have fun doing so. Complete infor-
mation on CW, PC Group, and Mac-
sWest can be found on our club
website: www.computerswest.org. A
monthly newsletter, Random Ac-
cess, published by Computers West,
keeps members informed of current
club activities and programs.
We need your old cell phones!
Computers West is the official collec-
tion agency for Cell Phones for Sol-
diers. This is an ongoing project. We
have already collected over 3,500 cell
phones.
Computers West continues our
commitment to this great cause of
helping to provide phone calling cards
for the wonderful soldiers serving our
country. Dont forget to save your old
phones. The cell phones are recycled,
so they will not be adding to our land-
fills. All Sun City West residents, as
well as surrounding communities, are
encouraged to drop off their old cell
phones at the CW office at Palm
Ridge Rec Center. Remind your rela-
tives, friends, and neighbors not to
throw away those old phones! Official
donation boxes are also found at the
following clubs and organizations:
PORA, Fire Department, Administra-
tive Offices, Photography, Helping
Hands, Metal Club, Mens Club,
Posse, the barbershop and beauty
shop at 126th and Beardsley, Church
on the Green, and the McDonalds on
Grand and the one on 99th. Learn
more about this wonderful organiza-
tion started by two teenagers at
www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com.
PC GROUP:
The next PC Group meeting is 1
p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, in Summit A at
Palm Ridge. The PC Group provides
instructional programs, including
Hands On classes, presentations,
and discussions to train and develop
members knowledge in the use of
computers, peripheral devices, and
application software. Mark your cal-
endar for the PC Group holiday party
on Sunday, Dec. 6.
Windows 7 has many new, exciting
features. Learn what they are and how
to use them on Mondays from 10:30-
12:30 in the Palo Verde Room located
in the Palm Ridge Rec Center. The
book is available for purchase for just
$10.
The second group of eight sessions
started Nov. 2 and runs through Dec.
21. Check each weeks topic at
www.pcscw.org. From 8 to 10 a.m.
each Monday, Beginning Windows
is presented in the Palo Verde Room.
This is the very best way to start your
PC and Computers West/PC Group
learning experience. This class not
only helps you learn about PCs, but
about our great club, too. Dont miss
Open Discussions on Thursdays from
10 a.m. to noon in the Palo Verde
Room. Other groups you may be in-
terested in are Windows Live Mail on
Dec. 2 at 10:30, Word Perfect/Open
Office on Thursdays at 8 a.m., Ge-
nealogy on the first Tuesday (Dec. 1)
of each month at 3:30, and How to
Buy a Computer on Tuesday Dec. 15
at 10:30.
Want to see what Linux is all
about? The Friday morning Linux
group continues starting at 8 a.m. with
technical help; 9-teaching, and 10-
open discussions. Be sure to check out
the Palo Verde Room schedule (these
discussion groups are free to Com-
puters West members).
The PC Group also offers, free to
members, a help group to work on
computer hardware and software
problems that members bring in for
repair. This is a knowledgeable group
of volunteers. The help group is at
Computers West at Palm Ridge on
Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 to 9
a.m. You need to sign in upon arriv-
ing at Room A. Check out the Help
Desk on our website to see what serv-
ices they provide and current infor-
mation on days the services are
available.
Want hands on training? Be sure to
watch our website for posting of
classes, so that you can sign up
quickly. Look for sign up binders in
Room A at Palm Ridge. There is a
small fee for these classes. To get
more information on these classes, go
to www.pcscw.org. Once there, check
out what is available in Room B.
Click on the class that interests you
and detailed information will pop up
on that class. Windows Basic meets
on Mondays at 10:30. Watch for addi-
tional Windows 7 classes. Fill out the
envelopes in the binders in Room A to
sign up for these classes. You must be
a member of Computers West to take
these classes.
If youve never stopped in at a
Flight Simulator group meeting,
youre missing out on a fun time. The
group meets 10:30 a.m. the second
and fourth Wednesdays (Dec. 9 and
23) of every month in the Palo Verde
Room.
The group shares a common inter-
est in aviation. No sign-up fee is re-
quired; just walk in. You must be a
member of Computers West to join
this group.
MACSWEST
MacsWest meets every Tuesday
and Friday at 1 p.m. in the Palo Verde
Room.
Friday, Dec. 4, is a general meeting.
Tuesdays are designed to be Ques-
tion and Answer sessions, and a spe-
cial program is planned for each Fri-
day meeting. You are sure to learn
something new at each meeting.
Check our website for this months
topics: Dec. 4, information on the
iPod family; Dec. 11, network infor-
mation; Dec. 18, Apple TV; no meet-
ing, Dec. 25 or Jan. 1.
MacsWest is a fun group of people
who combine education and having a
good time.
Check the current MacsWest
Newsletter (www.macswest.org) for
updated information. Specific details
on meeting topics, our monthly
newsletter, class offerings, help
groups, and other Macintosh informa-
tion can be found there. Be sure to
check out Rays Corner for helpful
tips and information. Stop by and see
what we are all about. We are always
looking for new members. We wel-
come visitors to our meetings. Mark
your calendar for our Winter Party at
Luke Air Force Base on Tuesday, Jan.
12. Watch our website and Mac Mes-
sage for further details.
Whether you are an experienced
Macintosh user or are new to Macs,
there is something new to learn. If you
are thinking of buying a Mac, stop by
one of our meetings and see what we
have to offer, or drop by Room C on
Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 8 a.m. for Buy-
ing a Mac. Interested in Genealogy?
We have a group for you that will
meet on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 9 a.m.
in Room C. If you are new Mac user,
our weekly Green Apples group is
the place for you. It is a free class for
MacsWest members that meets every
Tuesday at 2:15 p.m. in the Palo
Verde Room. Mac users are always
willing to give a helping hand. Be
sure to check our website for updated
information.
Classes have started, so make sure
you go to www.macswest.org and
click on classes to check out what is
available. A new soundproof wall
has been installed over the summer
separating Rooms B and C, which has
really made a difference. Address
Book will be starting this month. Do
you have some ideas for classes?
Would you like to teach a class this
year? Let us know.
We are always open to suggestions
for classes or for our Friday programs,
and we can always use more teachers.
Remember that you must be a Mac-
sWest member to attend classes.
Computers West is having an Open
House on Saturday, Jan. 16, at Palm
Ridge. There will be demonstrations,
Handouts, and Ongoing Presentations
by both User Groups; Mac and PC.
Check www.computerswest.org, and
watch next months Rec Center News
for more detailed information.
Dont forget to give back to your
club by signing up to monitor. Its a
fun way to get to know other mem-
bers of the club, as well as familiarize
yourself with everything our clubs
have to offer. There are two monitors
working together, so if you are a new
monitor, there will be someone expe-
rienced to help you out. Check our
website (click on Schedule under
Monitors) to sign up for either a
morning (8 a.m. to noon) or afternoon
From Page 20
Club Corner
Clay Club member Kaye Werbeckes is one of the clubs team mem-
bers who teaches newcomers the basics of working in the medium.
The club is again hosting its Pot Party, this year from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Clay Club studios at Beardsley Rec
Center, 128th Avenue and Beardsley Road. No admission charge
and major credit cards are accepted.
(noon to 4 p.m.) time slot. Help us
keep our club open. Monitor training
is on the fourth Monday of the month
(Dec. 28) at 1 p.m., so check the
schedule in front of the monitor desk
if you are new or would like a re-
fresher, and sign up. Both the PC
Group and MacsWest are available to
its members because of the many vol-
unteers that monitor, teach, govern,
maintain equipment and keep soft-
ware updated. We wouldnt be here if
it wasnt for our wonderful volun-
teers. Be sure to do your part. Stop by
the Computers West office at the Palm
Ridge Rec Center and check us out.
Make sure you renew your member-
ship by the end of the month. PC
Group is $25 a year, and MacsWest is
$30 a year. Our office will be closed
on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
COPPER COOKERS
We are looking forward to our Win-
ter Holiday Party. A fine dinner will
be served by Interfaith Community
Cares new catering service, and we
will have our installation of officers.
We will also be awarding the
Enamelist of the Year award. This is
always a hit with our members be-
cause it is probably the only secret we
are able to keep for more than 24
hours.
We still are happy to have visitors
in our studio and give them a tour
of our facility.
COUNTRY WESTERN
DANCE
This season our dance club is offer-
ing all the standard western dances.
Our lessons are 6:30 p.m., Wednes-
days in the R.H. Johnson Social Hall.
Kort Kurdi, our instructor, makes it a
fun evening. Our monthly dances are
held 6:30 p.m. on the second Saturday
of each month, at Palm Ridge Rec
Center. We dance to the music of DJ
Jerry Cutbirth. Come and join us for a
good time.
CREATIVE
SILK FLOWERS
Where has the year gone? As we
are getting those last minute gifts
ready, dont forget to stop and shop at
the Village Store.
December will be a busy month
with our club. We will have two
classes for making flowers. On Dec.
2, there will be a class on the Poinset-
tia, just in time for your Christmas
table centerpiece. On the Dec. 16,
there will be a class on the Tiger Lilly.
Please stop in and sign up for these
classes.
We meet at Kuentz Rec Center on
Wednesdays from 8 am to 11:30 a.m.,
with classes starting at 8:30. A general
meeting and Christmas Party will
begin 10:30 a.m. Dec. 9. Please bring
a non-perishable food item for the
food pantry collection, and a wrapped
gift for the Chinese Auction.
Our club will be closed Dec. 23 and
will re-open on Jan. 6, 2010. Have a
wonderful holiday and always re-
member the reason for the season.
If you need more information, call
214-9712.
CREATIVE STITCHERS
As the year winds down, we would
like to say Happy Holidays to all
our members. Here is a list of activi-
ties for December:
Dec. 7: Last day to sign up for the
Holiday Luncheon.
Dec 14: General meeting and in-
stallation of officers beginning at 9:30
a.m. The holiday luncheon begins at
noon.
All Monday afternoons at 12:30
will be the continuation of the Inter-
mediate Needlepoint Class.
We meet at Palm Ridge Rec Center,
Acacia Room, every Monday from 8
a.m. to 3 p.m.
CRESTVIEW RIDERS
Merry Christmas! Celebrate your
good health and desire to remain en-
ergetic and active. Riding a bike is not
only fun, its good for your total body.
The best Christmas Dance in Sun
City West will be held at Palm Ridge
on Saturday, Dec. 5. Tickets are on
sale (checks please). The fabulous
Larry Crinklaw and Drummer will be
playing once again at our Christmas
Dance. Come join us for a great time.
Information: 623-214-5267 or 623-
556-1218.
DANCING ARTS
The Dancing Arts Club has its tick-
ets on sale for its upcoming 10th
Hearts and Follies dance revue for
Feb. 12, 13 and 14, 2010. The per-
formance times are 7 p.m. Friday, 7
p.m. Saturday, and a noon matinee on
Sunday. Tickets are on sale at the box
office from 10 a.m. to noon Monday
through Thursday at the Stardust The-
atre. Ticket prices are $7, surely a bar-
gain at todays prices.
Our theme this year will be To
Hollywood with Love, featuring our
dancers in ballet, jazz, musical the-
atre, and Hawaiian dances. The show
will be a completely different format,
one that you will be sure to attend and
enjoy. Our teachers Alice Korsick and
Pat Pantea have worked many hours
into their choreography to really put
on a spectacular show. Many surprises
are in store for our audiences.
Our dance club is always looking
for new members in dance and exer-
cise to join our classes on Tuesdays
and Thursdays at the Palm Ridge Rec
Center. For further information, call
584-6222 or 584-8419.
ENCORE
Encore Needle and Crafts has been
very busy with the many contributions
having been made to our community.
The Salavation Army received 26
Afghans, 12 toys, 16 hats, nine pairs
of slippers, 28 ditty bags, 50 walker
bags, and two bibs.
In July, Interfaith received 53 nap-
kins and 12 ditty and walker bags.
Also, as of October they received 75
napkins.
The Cancer Society received 26
turbans, 24 pillows, 20 toys and 12
hats with slippers. The members of
this outstanding club, do wonderful
community work. The year is coming
to an end, we would like to wish you
and yours a very Merry Christmas and
a healthy, and safe New Year.
A huge thank you goes out to our
outgoing president, Mary Falzone,
who did an outstanding job. Thank
you for your wonderful leadership to
this club. Thank you to Linda Reter-
soff for being our vice president and
for being the chairperson of the very
successful craft fair that we had in
November. To Gloria Meier, our treas-
urer, who kept the dollars and cents
where they belonged: Great job. And
what would we have done without
Marcia Meyer, our secretary? Thank
you for your time and minutes
you presented to us.
Thanks to Sandra Henriksen and
her team for the wonderful Fall So-
cial; and to Char Stiehl and commit-
tee for the Holiday Social.
Thanks to Fran Katz for supplying
us with the monthly calendar, and to
the Village Store check in folks: De-
light Anton, Flo Barnick, Betty John-
son an Nona Johnson, what a job they
have. Your dedication is overwhelm-
ing. Thank you. One big thank you to
the women who have made this club a
success this year: Sherry, Dorothy,
Lois, Judy, Lucille, Elaine, Alice,
Gail, Joan, Erma, Carol, Mary, Bev,
Liona, Romayne, Ann Marie, Phyllis
and Joyce for taking the time to vol-
unteer to chair the various commit-
tees.
Encore meets 7:30 a.m. Fridays in
Room 4 of Kuentz Rec Center. Encore
can also be viewed on the web.
Im Jo Podeszwa, and this is my
final article for Encore as my term is
also up. This has been the most won-
derful experience in joining Encore.
Dont take my word for it, try it.
Youll just love Encore.
ENERGETICS
EXERCISE
Looking for a low-impact exercise
program? The Energetic Exercise club
has one for you, three times a week: 8
to 8:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and
Friday in the Johnson Social Hall.
Bring a floor mat, a PVC pole and $3
for annual dues and you are set to go
for a fun and healthy workout.
Drop in for a preview or call 546-
2032 for information.
GARDEN CLUB
Dec. 1 is going to be a busy day for
Garden Club members. The topic for
the 9 a.m. program will be the history
of Sun City West, presented by Ed
Allen of the Sun Cities Historical So-
ciety, and the history of the Sun City
Garden Club, written by Bob Therry.
Both Ed and Bob are long time res-
idents and have a wealth of informa-
tion at their fingertips. That evening,
we will board a bus for a trip to the
Morman Temple to view the
lights and take a trip though the neigh-
borhood to see more lights. Your No-
vember newsletter has the reservation
form. Member/spouse cost is $8,
guest cost is $12. Also, on the agenda
From Page 21
Club Corner
At left, featured in one of the Dancing Arts Clubs dances, titled Theda Bara, are, from left, Gerry Campbell, Lorraine Rollnik, Pat Telford, Irene
Broome, Helen Onni, and, in front, Diane Morrison. At right, featured in the clubs performance of Over the Rainbow are, back row from left,
Karen Moran, Lorraine Rollnik, Sharleen Betebenner, Joann Carle and Mary Morrow; and front row from left, Diane Morrison, Gerry Camp-
bell, Helen Onni and Betina Rogers.
These are just a few items from Encore that were on display for
the October Open House. Stop by the Village Store to view other
items made by Encore Needle and Crafts.
is election of officers for 2010. Please
come and support your officers and
board.
We hope to see you 9 a.m. Dec. 1
in the Lecture Hall, and the evening
of Dec. 1 for the bus trip to see the
lights.
Information: 623-214-7823 or 623-
584-7980.
HANDICAPABLES
The Handicapables Club was
started in 1984 by Sam Baressi and
others. Sam was a war veteran who
had both legs amputated and wanted
to help others with disabilities find a
way to exercise to improve their mo-
bility and lifestyle. Our motto is: To-
gether we can make a difference.
We have members who may have
arthritis, knee and hip replacement,
heart problems, stroke, amputations,
MS and Parkinsons. Dawn Mortel-
laro, a registered physical therapist,
and assistant Lee Richards massage or
stretch areas for members depending
upon their needs. They are here three
days a week from 9 to 10 a.m. Mon-
day, Wednesday and Saturday at
Beardsley Pool.
On Wednesday and Saturday, Joan
leads an exercise class from 9 to 9:30
a.m. Some of the members at 9:30
leave for deep water exercise with
floatation belts and bar bells for fur-
ther exercise.
Dues are $5 a year. Tuesday Nite
Dinner (on your own) is offered as a
club event to get to know each other
better. Four general membership
meetings are held at Briarwood Coun-
try Club. Come and check out the
newly renovated assisted shower area
at Beardsley Pool.
HILLCREST
BALLROOM
The holiday season is upon us, and
the Hillcrest Ballroom Dance Club
will enjoy dancing at the R.H. John-
son Social Hall every Saturday night
from 7 to 10 p.m. The beautifully dec-
orated trees and twinkling lights will
keep us in a festive spirit, as we dance
to the music of some exceptional en-
tertainers.
Our music schedule for December
will be: Dec. 5, Bob Roppolo; Dec.
12, Manuel Dorantes; Dec. 19,
Michael Lawrence Carollo will play
for our Christmas Party; and Dec. 26,
The Softones will entertain us.
December will be a very busy
month, as we begin our membership
drive for 2010. Membership to the
club, new or renewal, is $10 per year.
Cost per dance is $4 for members and
$6 for invited guests. Refreshments
are served during break. Our dress
code during these winter months is
jackets for men, ties are optional.
Jackets may be removed after the first
dance. Please, no shorts, golf shirts, T-
shirts or jeans. For information on
Saturday night dances and events
only, call 623-546-6845.
We will have tickets available at the
Saturday Night dances during the
month of December for our Black and
White Ball. This dinner dance will be
held on Jan. 9. Johnny Michaels
Band will be playing the music for
our ball. For information regarding
the Black and White Ball, call Nancy
Jenkins at 544-2376. This will be a
night to remember, so get your tickets
early.
Frank Romani is the instructor for
dance classes on Tuesday afternoons
in the R.H. Johnson Social Hall in
Sun City West. Cost is $4 for club
members and $5 for non-members per
ongoing session. Singles are wel-
come. For information on dance
classes only, call 623-412-4363.
INTERNATIONAL
SOCIAL DANCE
The International Social and Dance
Club will be holding its monthly din-
ner dance Dec. 27, at R.H. Johnson
Social Hall. This event will be cele-
brated as New Years Eve. Peggy
Kaye and the Blue Notes will provide
the music. Dinner by Sharkos Cater-
ing. Bring your own favored bever-
age. The buffet dinner will be served
at 5:30 p.m., with socializing and
dancing following until 9. Members
pay $17, invited guests pay $19. Due
to the catered dinner, advance reser-
vations are always required. Member-
ship is only $5 per year. Members
must be SCW residents. Guests are al-
ways welcome.
For membership or reservations,
call President Ann Besmer at 214-
0875 or Rosemarie Read at 214-9712.
Reservation and membership forms
are also available at the Visitors Cen-
ter.
You can also get the forms off our
website. Go to www.scwclubs.com,
then under Dance click on Interna-
tional Social and Dance Club, then
click on Newsletter. At the bottom of
the newsletter you will find the mem-
bership and reservation forms. Only
SCW residents may be members of
the club, however members may
bring non-residents as guests.
INVESTMENT CLUB
The goal of our club is to learn
how to invest in stocks and equities
through investor education. We pro-
vide a forum to present educational
information to club members so they
can make their own individual invest-
ment decisions. Every Monday night
we feature a variety of financial serv-
ices speakers who cover a wide range
of topics such as stocks, mutual funds,
day trading techniques, insurance and
real estate investment strategies. Oc-
casionally, some of our club members
share their experiences with subscrip-
tion software services, market analy-
sis and other market evaluation
techniques.
The club meets every Monday
night from 6:45 to 8 p.m. in the Lec-
ture Hall at the Johnson Rec Center.
Annual membership dues are $10
with a one-time initiation fee of $20
for equipment and supplies. All rec
card holders are welcome to visit the
club twice as our guest before joining.
For all new members, the club pro-
vides a free CD containing a 14-chap-
ter course on technical analysis and
chart reading that was written by one
of our members.
Our fall stock picking contest
began Oct. 1 and concludes Dec. 31.
All members who chose to participate
selected five stocks and invested an
imaginary $50,000 equally among
those stocks. The top 10 stock pickers
will be awarded prizes ranging from
$105 for first place to $15 for 10th
place. We ask our winners to share
their winning strategies with their fel-
low club members.
The programs for December are as
follows:
Dec. 7: AXA Succession Capital
and Premium Financing.
Dec. 14: Lance Marble, Reposi-
tioning for a New Reality.
Dec. 21: Member Presentation
Night.
Next meeting is Jan. 11, 2010.
KARAOKE
The Karaoke Club is again in full
swing. We meet 7 p.m. Fridays in
Room 3 at Beardsley Rec Center. Our
100-plus member club enjoys music
and camaraderie; we listen to each
others selection of songs for the
evening and of course practice our
own voices.
Residents with a valid rec card may
join the club for $5 per year. Many of
the members have their own CD&Gs
but the club also has a large selection
of music that is available to members
and guests. You may bring your own
beverage; cups and ice are always
provided.
The club recently had its annual
Picnic in the Park, and many mem-
bers enjoyed the food and company.
The annual dinner show is sched-
uled for March 14, 2010, in the R.H.
Johnson Social Hall. As in previous
years, the guests will be entertained
by various members. This event is al-
ways a sell out. Mark your calendars
early. More information will come in
the near future.
LATIN AND
BALLROOM DANCE
Our Monday dance classes run
through Dec. 14 in Palm Ridges
Summit Hall B. Basic classes featur-
ing rumba will be held from 11 a.m.
to noon. Intermediate classes featur-
ing fox trot will be from noon to 1
p.m., and advanced classes featuring
various dances will be from 1 to 2
p.m. Instructor is Henia Lynne. Pay-
as-you-go cost is $4 for members and
$6 for guests.
Tuesday classes in R.H. Johnsons
Social Hall East run through Dec. 15.
Basic classes featuring waltz will be
from 6 to 7 p.m. Intermediate classes
featuring swing will be from 7 to 8
p.m. Instructor is Elias Alvarez. Pay-
as-you-go cost is $4 for members and
$6 for guests.
Our dances are held the first and
third Thursday of each month in Palm
Ridges Summit Hall A. Our Christ-
mas Dinner Dance is Dec. 3. Dinner
entrees are ham and chicken marasala.
Complementary wines and those
mouth watering chocolates of the
world will be included. This is the
premier party of the year so come and
join us for a fun filled evening of eat-
ing, munching. sipping and dancing .
Doors open at 6 p.m., with dinner
served at 6:30 and dancing from 7:30
to 9:30 p.m. Music will be provided
by Frank Romani. This is hosted by
your club officers and board mem-
bers. Cost is $17 for members and
$19 for guests. Reservations required.
Call Pat Rosinski at 214-7340 for
reservations. After dinner attendees
are welcome after 7:30 p.m. at $4 for
members and $6 for guests.
Our Cabaret Dance is Dec. 17 from
7:15 to 9:30 p.m. Music by Frank Ro-
mani. Cost is $4 for members and $6
for guests, and includes complimen-
tary dance lessons from 6:30 to 7 p.m.
www.scwclubs.com.
LAWN BOWLS
The 2009 U S Open Lawn Bowling
event was a huge success at the end of
October. The Johnson Lawn Bowl fa-
cilities were in top condition for
which we should be proud. Many
snowbirds make their winter home in
the Sun Cities and flock to this area
primarily for the lawn bowling facili-
ties. Many visitors at this event re-
marked how nice the facilities were
and enjoyed themselves watching the
games. Over seven countries were
represented in this event and over 140
women and 205 men, including four
women and 10 men from our club
who participated. A lot of preparation
was needed to put on this event and
the people who helped out from our
club should be commended for all
their hard work.
We had our first Boomer Club lawn
bowling event at the end of Novem-
ber and it was a huge success. The
participation was greater than we an-
ticipated. We will report in next
months Rec News more about this
event.
Club play in November included
the start of the ladder competition,
dollar Wednesdays, Turkey Shoot-
Soup Day and USLBA events: the
Roberta Lanes open fours and Bob
Lane Open Mixes Triples, all held at
the JLB facilities.
This is a busy time of year for lawn
bowlers at all levels and we encour-
age anyone who would like to try this
popular, outdoor sport to call 623-
583-4284 or visit our website at
scwlawnbowls.com for information
regarding free lesson and more. An-
nual membership is $10, which al-
lows you the free use of the lawn
bowling facility. Its the best bargain
in SCW!
LINE DANCING
The Line Dancing Club had a Hal-
loween party on Oct. 28 with lots of
members dressed in various cos-
tumes. Donuts and cider or coffee
were served. Our election was held
Nov. 18, and the new officers will be
installed at the Dec. 16 meeting. A
Christmas dinner is scheduled Dec. 9;
tickets are available now.
Line dancing is in the R.H. Johnson
Social Hall every Wednesday from
12:30 to 2 p.m., with advanced line
dancing from 2:15 to 4 p.m. Member-
ship dues are only $5, with $1.00 each
time you come to dance. Come join us
for fun with instructor Joe Varrelli.
MAC-CRO-KNIT
We meet from 8:15 a.m. to noon
Thursdays in Room 3 at Kuentz Rec
Center. Yarn or knitting-related dona-
tions are welcome.
We have several beginning classes
scheduled for 2010. Club members
sign up now to take part in these
classes from Jan. 14 to Feb.18. Knit-
ting-101 is a beginning basic knitting
class taught by Marjorie Delaney. We
will make a scarf using the stitches
learned in basic knitting.
Feb. 25 to March 18 is Crocheting-
101. This is a beginning, basic cro-
cheting class taught by Joanne Remar.
We will make a friendship bag using
stitches learned in basic crocheting.
Beginning in March 2010, we will
have Tatting-101. We will begin tat-
ting in March with a DVD at Carol
Pritchards house, and then Pauline
Mounsey will be our instructor.
MAH JONGG
The Mah Jongg Club meets 11:30
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thurs-
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Club Corner
Hillcrest Ballroom Dance
Club President Joe Oliver
and his wife, Diana, will lead
us in the anniversary waltz as
they celebrate 49 years of
marriage. Dancing has al-
ways been a very big part of
their lives, and they espe-
cially enjoy dancing at the
Hillcrest Ballroom dances on
Saturday nights.
LADY PUTTERS
The Sun City West Lady Put-
ters Halloween Costume Con-
test winner is Lucille Hager.
For more information about
this outstanding putting club
that gives everyone a chance
to enjoy this part of golf, call
584-6887.
days at the Beardsley Rec Center. All
SCW residents with a current rec cen-
ter card are invited to play.
The club had a luncheon at the
Grandview on Nov. 12. There is a
meeting on the first Thursday of the
month with desserts and coffee/tea.
Mah Jongg lessons are available for
$45 for six lessons. Information on
lessons: Joy Eisner 623-214-7307.
Information: 623-546-4435 or 623-
792-8410.
MENS PUTTING
Please join us at 10 a.m. Tuesdays
(check-in at 9:15) for an 18-hole put-
ting competition at the Grandview
Course. Improve your skills and meet
other golf enthusiasts. Not a golfer? It
doesnt matter since handicaps are de-
veloped so that everyone competes
within their own skill level.
To our potential newcomers, we
would like to welcome you by mak-
ing your first visit complimentary. We
have a varied membership consisting
of active golfers, non-golfers, and for-
mer golfers. Our main objective is for
everyone to have fun. Stop by and see
what were all about!
Our yearly general membership
meeting including the election of the
club officers for 2010 was held on
Tuesday November 3rd in Beardsley
Park. A luncheon of pizza and bever-
ages was served. Further news from
this event will be published in next
months newsletter.
Our club wishes to recognize Tom
Stevenson for serving as Secretary
during 2009. He devoted many hours
to making our club run smoothly.
Thank you, Tom. Another unsung
hero is Clark Dietrick who has
served on the greens setup committee
for the past several years. It is dedi-
cated and giving members such as
these who make our club a success.
For more information, call 214-
2908 or visit our website at www.scw-
clubs.com
MINI GOLF
December brings us to the end of
another fun-filled year of activities in
our club. We hope all members come
join us at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3,
in the R.H. Johnson course. On Thurs-
day, Dec. 17, our tournament will be
held at the same course.
Our meeting will be held at the
Palm Ridge Rec Center at 9 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 10. Along with some
tasty treats we will have a gift ex-
change, which is on a voluntary basis
($10 limit).
Congratulations to Skip Lair, our
Golfer of the Month. We will not meet
on Dec. 24 or 31. Merry Christmas to
all and enjoy a Happy New Year. An-
nual dues of $5 will be collected be-
ginning in January. For information,
call 623-975-1118 or 623-546-4275,
read our bulletin board, or go to
www.scwclubs.com.
METAL CLUB
The Metal Club is hosting a special
open house and huge metal art sale on
Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Metal Club
Facility located at 13849 Camino del
Sol (across the street from the ACE
Hardware store). Members will be of-
fering tours of the largest and best
equipped non-profit metal shop in
Arizona. Over 1,500 pieces of unique,
handcrafted metal art featuring South-
western, Western, contemporary and
wildlife designs will be available.
The holidays are rapidly approach-
ing. Consider doing some of your
shopping for exquisite metal art at the
Metal Club or the Village Store. Great
values are available at both locations.
The December general membership
meeting of the Metal Club will be at
11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17, in the
R.H. Johnson Lecture Hall located
next to the Village Store. Election of
board members for 2010 will take
place at this meeting. The names of
the nominees are posted on the bul-
letin board inside the entrance of the
club building. All Metal Club mem-
bers are encouraged to attend. Two
lucky members attending the meeting
will receive $25 checks.
Knife/ax sharpening, repairing
garbage container tops and metal fur-
niture, special welding needs, custom
metal art, sheet metal, milling and
lathe work, etc. are services offered to
the community by club member. Vis-
itors are always welcome at the club
during normal operating hours from 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Tours and
demonstrations are available for those
wishing to see the excellent facilities
and equipment. Fresh coffee is pro-
vided by our friendly members. Over
300 pieces of metal art created by
members are on display. Metal art can
be purchased either at the club or at
the Village Store.
If you are interested in joining the
club, stop by for a visit and tour of the
facility. Many members of the club
had no previous experience working
with metal as no experienced is nec-
essary. A wide variety of new skills
can be learned from the myriad of
classes available. Annual dues of $20
provide access to equipment and in-
struction unavailable elsewhere. The
club also offers social opportunities
and events which include spouses or
significant others.
For additional information, visit
www.scwmetalclub.com. The club is
in the building next to the Visitors
Center/PORA at 13849 Camino del
Sol. Club hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday.
MODEL RAILROAD
Greetings to all our rail fans. Now
as the holidays are rushing toward all
of us with our hectic schedules, what
better way to kick back and relax than
to bring the family over to our Station
Depot located at the R.H. Johnson
Rec.Center? Let us entertain you! Our
hours are 9 a.m. to noon on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday; and from 7 to
9 p.m. Tuesdays. However, if you find
us working on the railroad at other
times, you are welcome to come in
and say hello. As always, we are look-
ing for new members. We will be
happy to teach you all you wish to
know; you may even be able to teach
us. All you need is a current rec card,
and $30 for the first year and $20 each
year thereafter. Cheap! For the small
amount, you get a nice name tag, a
great video library and magazines,
too! Youll have unending fun on the
railway and meet great friends. Guys
and gals are welcome. Our club room
also features a 32 flat screen TV
upon which we feature a camera
train. A miniature camera in the nose
of our Union Pacific passenger train
sends a signal to the TV screen. You
see what an engineer would see very
realistic and oh yes, the TV plays
DVDs, tapes and can do regular pro-
grams.
Our railroad operates on three main
lines and by Direct Command and
Control no old fashioned trans-
formers. Each engine has a chip or
address code which can be dialed in
to call up the engine we wish to oper-
ate. Several trains can be operated on
the same track exciting and chal-
lenging, and great fun! We also have a
working carnival, and for our young
visitors, Thomas the Train Engine
and his friends.
A great place to visit is the Heber
Valley Railroad in Heber City, Utah,
located 45 minutes from Salt Lake
City. This offers year-round excur-
sions with spectacular views of the
mountains and valleys. Lots of enter-
tainment offered, too. Train rides can
also be rented for private gatherings.
Call 1-435-654-5601.
Dont forget to check out our Rec
Center Tours and Scheduling Desk.
Great destinations, and great prices. I
especially like the two Mexican trips.
Passport needed!
Well I see by my trusty pocket
watch which is never wrong that
its time to depart. So until next time,
come visit, bring your camera. Have a
great holiday season. See you Down
the Line. All aboard.
MUSICIANS CLUB
Lets celebrate Christmas! Come
and get into the holiday spirit at 2 p.m.
Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. in the Stardust The-
atre. This festive Christmas program
will feature singers who are all mem-
bers of the Musicians Club of Sun
City West. You may have seen some
of them in plays and musicals, or per-
forming for clubs here in town. They
all have one thing in common. They
have the holiday spirit and they want
to share it with you. Happy holidays
to everyone! For more information,
call 623-584-0308.
ORGAN AND
KEYBOARD
The Organ and Keyboard Club will
not meet in December. Everyone is re-
minded that dues in the amount of $20
are due for the 2010 calendar year.
The only requirement for membership
in the club is to be a resident of SCW.
This is probably the most outra-
geously inexpensive entertainment in
Sun City West! Especially, consider-
ing there are eight concerts by tal-
ented professional musicians included
in the price of your dues.
For 2010, the club will host Bob
Bjornass on Jan. 25, Dennis Awe on
Feb. 22, Marco Mendez on March 22,
OLyn Callahan on April 26 and
Manuel Dorantes on May 24. The
club does not meet in June, July, Au-
gust or December.
To avoid standing in line you might
want to mail your dues to: SCW
Organ and Keyboard Club, 21613 N.
137th Drive, Sun City West, AZ
85375.
PALO VERDE
PATCHERS
With most all of our snowbirds re-
turned to Sun City West, it is time to
think about our annual Holiday Party
to be held at Briarwood Country Club
on Dec. 8. Sandy Hendriksen, chair-
man of the event, has organized a spe-
cial raffle for the event and fabric and
monies collected will be used for one
of our service projects - the Quilts of
Valor for returning armed service per-
sons.
The luncheon will be a time to re-
veal the winner of the Quilter of the
Year selected from nominations of the
group. Outgoing officers will be rec-
ognized. They are Gayle LeGrand as
president, Pat Luhmann as vice pres-
ident, Joyce Meyer as secretary and
Fay Olson as treasurer. Fay has served
the group as treasurer for the past 10
years.
New officers were elected in No-
vember and will assume office in Jan-
uary. They are Jaci Herschthal as
president, Donna Carmichael and
Elaine Jebsen as vice presidents,
Wyonne Metcalf as secretary and Sue
Johnson as treasurer.
November was a busy month with
many of our members participating in
the annual craft fair - either display-
ing quilts in our special Quilt Show or
selling quilted items in our boutique.
We were pleased to collect more than
$1,500 dollars for our special quilt
raffle with proceeds to benefit our
service projects. The Floral Fantasy
Quilt winner was announced at the
craft fair.
Money was also collected in No-
vember to buy turkeys for Thanksgiv-
ing and donate them to the Valley
View Community Food Bank in
Youngtown. Many of our members at-
tend a fund-raising luncheon for the
New Life Center that was held at the
Renaissance Hotel in Westgate. Palo
Verde Patchers make several hundred
quilts each year for the New Life Cen-
ter, a refuge for victims of sexual
abuse, as one of our outreach projects.
We were pleased to have three of
our members win awards at the Ari-
zona State Fair. Barb Shorty was Best
Miniature Quilt and another first
place award; Geri Hruzek won Best
Wall Hanging and another first place
award; and Mary Lou Rivera won a
first place award. Congratulations to
those quilters.
From Page 23
The Musicians Clubs Christmas program on Dec. 9 features, back
row from left, Dave Wood, Craig Lee, Director Mary Lee, Don
Richards and Wayne Kindall; front row from left, Aletha Dellamo,
Dale Wood Kunzelman, Doris Pirret, Eunice DeBaker, June Cor-
nelius and Marion Forsythe.
Take a break from Christmas shopping and come dance or listen to the Big Band sounds of the Music
Makers Orchestra from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10, in Sun City Wests Social Hall, 19803 R.H.
Johnson Blvd. The 14-piece band, under the direction of Jay Gramlich and featuring vocalist Barry Dole,
will play memorable selections from the Big Band era as well as current and holiday favorites. Admis-
sion is free, dress is casual. For information, call Jay at 623-536-6858.
Club Corner
Palo Verde Patchers meet each
Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to
noon; 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays; and 9
a.m. to noon on Saturdays. We invite
anyone to come and join us at our
weekly meetings in Room 5 at Kuentz
Rec Center. If you have any ques-
tions, please feel free to call President
Gayle LeGrand at 546-3360. You can
also find information on the web at
www.scwclubs.com.
PAN CARDS
Pan is and old card game, played
with eight decks of cards; the eights,
nines and 10s are not used. Youre
dealt 10 cards, five at a time. Its a
tricky, fun game. You can never put a
card picked into your hand, you have
to use it or pass it on.
Sound interesting? It is, and we will
give you free lessons. We play Thurs-
days at Beardsley Rec Center from 6
to 9 p.m. in Card Room 4.
PEBBLEBROOK
LADY NINERS
At the Christmas luncheon on Dec.
2, held at Madison House, thePeb-
blebrook Lady Niners installed new
board members: President Diana
Ellinwood, Vice President Emily Pe-
terson, Secretary Babette Thomas,
and Treasurer Inge Luckman. The
new team will take over in January.
We continue to attract ladies inter-
ested in playing nine holes at a time
on a regulation length course. You
will find our group friendly and will-
ing to enter into spirited competition.
We invite you to join our group for a
year of challenging play with golfers
of all skill levels.
PHOTOGRAPHY WEST
Photography West, located at the
Beardsley Rec Center, is a club for
Sun City West residents who enjoy
photography. Chartered in 1980, we
are dedicated to advancing the arts
and techniques of photography and
videography as a means of personal
expression through a balance of well-
equipped facilities and a variety of ac-
tivities to meet membership needs.
Our photo, digital and video labs are
located at the Beardsley Rec Center.
The photo lab (623-544-6520) is open
Monday through Thursday from 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. The digital /video labs
(623-544-6521) are open Monday
through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. Use the dark rooms in our photo
lab to develop your own pictures;
transfer those old slides to CD or
DVD in our digital lab; turn those old
8mm, 16mm silent and sound movies,
Hi 8 or VHS tapes into a DVD, or
make a movie with your pictures in
our video lab. We have updated
equipment in all of our labs. Check
our website at www.photogra-
physcw.org for current information, or
visit our labs, and well show you
around.
Photography West meets at 10 a.m.
every Friday in the Stardust Theater
at Kuentz Rec Center from mid-Sep-
tember through mid-May. This month
features: Dec. 4- Slide Competition;
Dec. 11 Along the Danube-Austria
to Turkey by Bill Westerdahl; Dec.
18-Print/Slide/Digital Image of the
Year; Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, no meeting.
All guests and visitors are always
welcome.
Visit our Solo Shows on the sec-
ond and fourth Fridays of the month
at 1 p.m. at the Beardsley Photo Lab.
Featured are: Dec. 11-Willard and
Rochelle Mears; Dec. 25-lab closed.
All are welcome to view beautiful
photography, and learn more about
our club. Some of our talented pho-
tographers have their work displayed
around Sun City West in the Library,
Lecture Hall, Stardust and Visitors
Center. The displays change periodi-
cally, so watch for new pictures.
Check out our Photography West
newsletter, Focus, on our website at
www.photographyscw.org .
Photography West is dedicated to
helping its members become better
photographers through instructional
programs, workshops, and mentoring
opportunities. Travel with us and
enjoy plenty of photo opportunities.
Our trips allow members to visit and
photograph points of interest in Ari-
zona and other locations. This is also
a chance for members to get better ac-
quainted. This month, we will be
going to Sedona Lights, and the Tour-
nament of Roses parade. There are so-
cial activities throughout the year to
get to know each other, too. Mark
your calendar for our Welcome in
2010 party which will be held at
Luke Air Force Base on Jan. 16. De-
tailed information can be found at our
web site at www.photographyscw.org.
Photography West holds two com-
petitions each year: one in the fall and
the second one in the spring. Compe-
titions are held for slides, prints and
digital entries. There are three classes:
beginner, advanced and master.
Themes for this falls competition are:
Slides-nature; Slide entries were due
on Nov. 25, with the competition
being held on Dec. 4. Be sure to visit
our web site at www.photogra-
physcw.org to learn more about our
club, view some of our photography,
and keep updated about current activ-
ities. Winners of this falls digital and
print competition can be found on our
website. Also, watch our local news-
papers for competition results.
Whether you are a digital, print, or
video user, or you just enjoy our Fri-
day photo presentations, dont forget
to give back to your club by signing
up to monitor. Both of our labs, photo
and digital/video, need monitors.
There are sign-up calendars in each
lab. Stop by and talk to a monitor. Its
a fun way to get to know other mem-
bers of the club, as well as familiarize
yourself with all our club has to offer.
Dont forget that our new bylaws re-
quire members who use equipment or
materials, enter competitions within
or outside of our club, offer items for
sale either in the Village Store and/or
Arts and Crafts Shows, or attend
workshops monitor as many times as
necessary to maintain adequate cov-
erage of Photography West facilities.
Stop by the photo lab for information
on training sessions, or to learn what
the job entails. Photography club
members are a helpful group who are
more than willing to help you out or
share their skills. If you havent re-
newed your Photography West mem-
bership, dont forget to get your $10
in by the end of the month.
PICKLEBALL
Sun City West Pickleball Players
who helped kick off the First USA
Pickleball Association National Tour-
nament were Charlie Robinson and
his Mens Doubles partner, Ken Craft
of Arizona Traditions (75+). They had
the distinct honor of opening the very
first game on Court No. 1 of the first
ever USAPA Pickleball Tournament.
They also were awarded the first gold
medal of the tournament.
We have had a fantastic year! Pick-
leball membership is at an all-time
high and continues to grow every
week. Many of our members have
won bronze, silver and gold medals
throughout the summer months at the
various pickleball tournaments held
nationwide. Best of all, we have a
brand new pickleball complex at Palm
Ridge Rec Center! We will be enjoy-
ing 10 new pickleball courts very
soon, and are planning a dedication in
January. Please watch for the details
of this grand opening and join us for
the dedication of these courts. You
may even want to try playing a little
bit of pickleball on these wonderful
courts.
Dec. 7 is the date for our Christmas
dinner/dance at the Palm Ridge
Recreation Center. Music will be
played by the well-known disc jockey,
John Gamber.
On Jan. 11, we will be sponsoring
the Pickleball Amazing Race; 80 folks
will be participating in going to 10 lo-
cations scattered around Sun City
West. The team solving the most clues
in the shortest amount of time will
win. The Amazing Race will be fol-
lowed with food and prizes at Palm
Ridge Rec Center. This is a new ac-
tivity for our club. If you know a pick-
leball club member, ask them if you
can join them in participating in this
Amazing Race!
Free pickleball lessons are being
given at 9 a.m. the first and third
Monday of each month. No need to
sign up ahead of time, just come on
down to the courts at the R.H. John-
son Racquet Center. Paddles and balls
will be provided. After one lesson you
will know why this sport is so addic-
tive and is sweeping the nation.
Your instructor will be Charlie Robin-
son. If you have questions, please
contact him at 810-3008.
The new players have become ad-
dicted to pickleball! They are having
so much fun playing this game and
meeting new friends that we have
added a second day for them to play
and perfect their skills: 10 to 11:30
a.m. Saturdays. Walt and Barb Maas
will be the coordinators. Please con-
tact them if you have questions (546-
2445). The other morning of play just
for new players is 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Thursday. Coordinators are Marina
Klingaman (399-6340) and Linda
Halbe (584-4136). Call if you have
any questions.
SCW Pickleball players participat-
ing in the first USA Pickleball Asso-
ciation National Tournament were
Jerry Funk, Ted Marr, Cheri Ca-
vanaugh, Ken Walts, Charlie Robin-
son, Sandy Woods, Mike
Johnson, Dee Masteller, Pat Williams,
Larry Masteller, Jack Cavanaugh,
Sharon Cratsenberg and Martha
Wasserman..
At this writing, the SCW Pickleball
Club has garnered a total of nine
medals. Mike Johnson, two bronzes;
Larry Masteller, silver; Charlie
Robinson, gold and silver; Ken Walts,
gold; Martha Wasserman, gold and
bronze; and Sandy Woods, silver.
RACQUET CLUB
Court reservation times in Decem-
ber start at 7:30 a.m. for 1 hour ses-
sions for tennis and platform tennis.
Tennis court reservations can be made
one day in advance either in person at
the R.H. Johnson tower or by calling
the tower on 544-6151. Tower hours
for December are 6:45 to 11:30 a.m.
The Christmas dinner dance is on
Friday, Dec. 4 at Briarwood Country
Club. There will be a no-host bar at 6
p.m., with dinner at 7, followed by
dancing to music by Bobby Freeman.
The menu is Jonathan salad, skewers
trio (grilled shrimp, tender beef and
berries), rice pilaf, sauted Asian veg-
etables, and strawberries in a cloud
dessert.
To stay informed of all the latest
announcements, read the latest min-
utes of our meetings, read the
Smash newsletter or see great pic-
tures of our members participating in
all the Racquet Club events, go to our
website at www.scwclubs.com/tennis.
TENNIS
Are you someone who hasnt
played tennis in years and want to get
back in the game? If youre that per-
son, come out on Saturdays to work
on your strokes with two excellent
coaches and make new friends. Cen-
ter Court at R.H. Johnson is the place
and 11 a.m. is the time. Call Diane
Becker at 584-7954 or Jim Held at
546-8605 for more information or just
show up at the courts. Balls and rack-
ets are even available, and best of all,
its free to all SCW residents.
Round robin tennis is available to
all SCW rec card holders every day at
the Johnson courts. No reservations
are required, just show up and play.
Round robin tennis occurs every
morning in December starting at 7
a.m. (Horst Weinheimer, coordinator,
214-0484); Tuesdays and Thursdays
at 10:30 a.m. (Gerhard Kronshage,
coordinator, 546-9773); and Satur-
days at 10:30 a.m. (Andrew Morgan,
coordinator, 670-1622); and Monday
and Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.
(Rose Joel, coordinator, 544-2796).
Sunday morning tennis is available at
the R.H. Johnson courts at 8 a.m. This
is open, fun play organized by Sam
Pritchett. Coffee is available and play-
ers usually bring some goodies to
share!
PLATFORM TENNIS
Cool temperatures and later sunrise
prompts the platformers to begin play
at 7:30 a.m. in December. A second
session of platform tennis is also
available at 9 a.m. Paddles and balls
are always available; play is at the
Johnson courts. This is a fun and easy
to learn sport. For more information
on the early session call Ron Gliot on
584-7838 or Ron Majka on 544-7220,
and for the second session call Shirley
Semon on 975-0299 or Glo Mitchell
on 214-1755.
TABLE TENNIS
Singles and doubles play is avail-
able daily at the Activities Center.
Call Don Scheidt on 556-1065 for ad-
ditional information. Free instruction
is available, and remember that nei-
ther rain, sun nor wind bothers the
table tennis players.
Non-marking gym shoes are re-
quired in the table tennis room. Play
times are:
A Group, Doubles play: 9 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and
1:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
B Group, Doubles play: 9 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday; and 1:30 p.m.
Friday.
A Group, Singles play: noon Satur-
day and 1 p.m. Sunday.
Group A is for advanced players,
more competitive and aggressive.
Group B is more social and for be-
ginners or those who are less compet-
itive.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball is available on inside
courts located in Surprise. Call Ron
Majka on 544-7220 or Roy Handwerk
on 584-6416 for more information.
RACQUETBALL/
HANDBALL
Over the past several decades,
Americans have become more inter-
ested in exercise and the health bene-
fits associated with being physically
fit. Fad exercise programs have come
and gone over time; the reason that
they come and go is because they are
boring, torturous, and overall ineffec-
tive at changing personal exercise and
fitness habits. Racquetball has been
around since 1968, and for those who
regularly play racquetball, the follow-
ing health facts and figures are prob-
Club Corner
From Page 24
During a recent Pebblebrook Nin-
ers Welcome Back Breakfast,
which also commemorated our 30
years as a club in Sun City West,
we found that four of the five Nin-
ers who have made holes-in-one
were present. They are: front row,
our most recent - Pat Herrera -
2009 on #3 and Pat Baltins - 2000
on #8. Back row, Marian Hubble -
1999 on #11 and Gale Sieghart -
1995 on #11. Not pictured is Anne
Dutcher who scored hers in 1987
on #11.
ably not a surprise. It turns out that
racquetball is a wonderful exercise
activity, and one that is extremely fun
and addictive.
The average number of calories
burned during racquetball play ranges
from moderate at 640/hour (Preven-
tion, 1995) to 794/hour (Mens
Health, 1995) to a high level at
13.7 per minute or 822/hour (Sports
Training Institute). The typical game
lasts 20 minutes during which the av-
erage player will run a distance of
3,650 feet or over two miles if play-
ing for one hour. Racquetball works
every muscle group and maintains the
heart rate at 75 percent to 85 percent
of maximum. So what are you wait-
ing for?
Sun City West has two beautifully
maintained indoor courts and a club
with miniscule dues of $5 per year.
The dues get you four meetings where
meals are served at three for free. This
year we have a new special. For brand
new members who have racquets and
become active players, after payment
of dues the new member will receive
a club shirt. This offer is good only for
the first 10 new members; dues must
be paid for 2010.
Join us for great camaraderie, fun,
free food, and great fitness.
www.scwclubs.com.
RHYTHM TAPPERS
The Rhythm Tappers will be pre-
senting Winter Wonderland on Dec.
4, 5 and 6. The shows on Dec. 4 and 5
will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, will
be a matinee at 2 p.m.
Tickets for the show can be pur-
chased at the Stardust Theatre, Mon-
day through Friday from 10 a.m. to
noon. The show will feature tap, jazz,
novelty, jazzy poms, hip hop and
clogging. If you want to get into the
holiday spirit, come see the show. All
of the dances will be performed to
Christmas music. Santas ladies will
tap to Sleigh Ride.
RV CLUB
Do you own an RV? Are you think-
ing of purchasing an RV? Looking for
good, fun-loving people as traveling
companions? Then why not try the
RV Club of Sun City West? We hold
our Caravan Meetings every fourth
Tuesday of the month in the R.H.
Johnson Social Hall. Coffee and
donuts are served at 8:30; and the
meeting begins at 9. We discuss up-
coming rallies, caravans, and special
events. Upcoming events include our
Christmas Pageant Special Event. On
Dec. 13 Roger and Mariann Hutflesz
will lead a group to the First Assem-
bly of God for 2009s Christmas Cel-
ebration performance, followed by
an optional dinner at a local restau-
rant. In February Wagonmasters Don
and Diane Thoene will be leading 20
RVs to Tucson to enjoy the Tucson
Rodeo Parade and La Fiesta de los
Vaqueros. A trip to Biosphere 2, the
Titan Missile Museum, a tour of an
open pit copper mine, plus Happy
Hours and potluck dinners will round
out a week of fun and good times.
More of 2010s schedule includes a
Southern New Mexico Caravan in
March; a Southern Arizona Adventure
in March or April; a San Diego Cara-
van in late March; a Verde Valley Car-
avan in early April; an LA/Hollywood
Caravan also in mid-April; and a
Northern New Mexico and Albu-
querque Balloonfest in October. Our
trips are well-planned and usually
cost much less than trips offered by
professional caravan companies.
Attend one of our meetings and hear
for yourself. We often have guest
speakers who discuss topics of inter-
est to RVers, and allow time for ques-
tions.
Another way to get to know us is to
attend a general meeting/potluck din-
ner usually held the first Tuesday fol-
lowing the first Monday of the month.
We take a few minutes to make club
announcements, discuss club busi-
ness, and then we dig in to all the
wonderful foods brought by our mem-
bers. Entertainment follows dinner
and a good time is had by all. Guests
are welcome to attend both the cara-
van meetings and the meeting/potluck
dinner.
Information: 214-1331, 544-6836,
or www.scwlcubs.com (then click on
Recreational Vehicle under Hob-
bies/Travel).
SHUFFLEBOARD
WEST
We welcome back our returning
snow birds as well as the summer va-
cationers. They, along with recent
new members, are encouraged to play
during any and all of our regular
scheduled sessions. Play occurs on
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at
6:30 p.m., as well as Tuesday after-
noons at 1:30 p.m. perfect for those
of you that do not like evening activ-
ities. Thursday evening features our
Red Pin challenge play.
Club members recently started the
first of our winter in-house league
sessions on Wednesday evenings.
New members are always welcome,
with free lessons available by ap-
pointment. See our bulletin board in
the shuffleboard room at the R.H.
Johnson Rec Center for details. Our
holiday dinner and general meeting
will be Wednesday evening, Dec. 9 at
My Favorite Martins Restaurant.
Sign up deadline is Thursday, Dec. 3.
Hope to see you there!
SINGLES
The SCW Singles Club is not a dat-
ing or match making club. It is a
group of male and female single peo-
ple who want to share their lives with
other singles. We also have a wide
range in ages from 55 to 92 years. So
come to one of our events, you may
meet your new best friend.
I have had a very interesting and
busy two years as president of our
club. On Dec 31 at midnight I turn the
gavel over to our new president, Carol
Sarna. I wish her and her administra-
tion the best in the coming months. I
have nothing but good to say about
Carol; she is high-energy, optimistic,
organized, and wants to continue to
help our club be the best.
Sunday, Dec. 6: 11:30 a.m. Holiday
Party at Union Hills Country Club.
Wednesday, Dec. 9: 1 p.m. general
meeting at Palm Ridge Rec Center,
Summit Hall B.
Saturday, Dec. 19: 6:30 p.m. Hill-
crest Ballroom Dance; host Bud Karr,
755-6956.
SOFTBALL CLUB
Happy holidays! There is still time
to sign up for the current session or
the next one beginning in January.
The first session of official play ends
Jan. 14. There will be some special
fun games during the Dec. 22 Christ-
mas break and New Years holidays.
Then current session begins again on
Jan. 5.
The second session, with all new
team assignments, begins Jan. 19 and
continues into April. The league plays
year around, so you can join the
games at any time.
Sign up now. Youre sure to fit into
either the American or National
league where youll be assigned ac-
cording to your skill and abilities.
Generally the National league is more
recreational whereas the American
league is more advanced. New play-
ers are continually moving in and out
of the system, and we have a Farm
Team that can help if needed.
During the Official season, there
are 26 to 28 teams of 12 players each,
half National League and half Ameri-
can League. Temporary substitutes
and replacements round out the player
rosters.
Eleven play at a time including a
short-field rover and fourth outfielder.
Our emphasis is on having a good
time and enjoying great fellowship.
The cost is only $25 per year (plus
$50 for the first year). This includes a
full uniform.
Games start at 8:30a.m. and last all
day. We thank the Rec Centers and
our members for beautiful Liberty
Field. Many say this is one of the
finest, most eye-appealing and well-
equipped fields in the country. Games
are played on Tuesday and Thursday
both here and in Sun City with the
two leagues alternating fields.
All youll need for senior, slow-
pitch 12 softball is a bat, glove and
softball shoes (no metal spikes).
There are lots of safety rules to pro-
tect you, like no sliding, and even sug-
gested warm-up exercises.
Many events take place throughout
the year including special ball games
for cancer and heart causes, Vintage
ball from 1860, annual banquet, bar-
beques, breakfasts, Toys for Kids,
food drives, Tin Cup golf-dinner day,
special games, tournaments, etc.
If youre interested in being an um-
pire, instruction is provided at no cost.
Visit our website, listed below, for the
latest updates on special events,
schedules, rosters, Hall of Fame, pic-
tures, newsletters, Angels in the Out-
field, meeting minutes, rules, league
history, archives and much more.
Should you decide not to play,
come out and watch the games from
our covered bleachers. Be sure to note
the names of our team sponsors and
our super-supportive billboard spon-
sors on the outfield fence. You may
not see as many homers over that
fence as it was raised another 10 feet
to 22 feet in July to protect our good
neighbors.
WOMENS SOFTBALL:
In addition to our exciting Sparks
and Flames womens local-travel
tournament teams, there has been
huge interest in womens recreational
softball in Sun City West and Sun
City. Our goal is to put together two
additional womens teams from made
up of women that are not on the
Sparks or Flames. They would play
games among themselves plus invites
to teams from Sun City Grand, Peb-
ble Creek and Traditions whose play-
ers could not be on any of their more
skilled traveling tournament teams.
This presents a wonderful opportunity
for new women softball players or
women who havent played in a while
to compete with other women of their
own skill level, make new friends and
have some ball park fun. Please
spread the word about this concept.
Call Bob Dobbins at 623-792-8993.
All women can join the National
League Coed teams that play on Tues-
day and Thursday. Softball is like
having a second family and gives the
women a chance to physically im-
prove themselves and play a game
they love. Volunteers with softball or
baseball background have stepped up
to provide training during the Monday
practices. To join, players must first
attend a Womens Green Team
practice. This is for new members or
players who are learning to play soft-
ball. Depending on their skill levels
and desires, they will be placed on the
substitute list for competitive games
or play recreational games only. There
is something for everyone. Weve had
excellent volunteers join as coaches,
scorekeepers and announcers.
Vintage Base Ball: Its big in the
Northwest Valley. Since its beginning
in November of 2007, vintage base
ball has grown to be very popular
throughout the area. In the very first
match played at Liberty Field, the
SCW Black Stockings and the Bisbee
Bees battled to an 11-11 deadlock.
The next time they played, in Febru-
ary 2008, the Black Stockings were
victorious by a margin of 12-4. The
SCW team went on to be undefeated
for the next two years. Now there are
a total of six teams from our area in
the Arizona Territory Vintage Base
Ball League, plus three teams from
other parts of the valley.
The ATVBBL plays by the rules
used in 1860. Again this year, vintage
base ball will be played on some Sat-
urdays and Sundays at Liberty Field.
To learn more, go to arizonavintage-
baseball.com. Our Northwest Valley
teams are: SCW Black Stockings,
SCW Red Stockings, SCW Prospec-
tors, Traditions Keystones, Arizona
Miners and Arizona Aces. The other
three teams are: Bisbee Bees, Phoenix
Senators, Glendale Gophers.
ALL MEMBERS:
Open practices, occasional tourna-
ments and farm team play take place
on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and
Monday for all softball members.
Club Corner
From Page 25
Starring in the Rhythm Tappers Winter Wonderland performances
are, from left, Rita DeLayo, Esther Slager, Carolyn Golden, Lee
Daugherty, Val Gitter, Jan Cooley, Toshi Takemoto and Kathy Burns.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, Dec. 5. The Jazzy Poms along
with a Military Honor Guard and over 300 golf carts will be parad-
ing at the Johnson Recreation Center parking lot. The parade will
begin at 9 a.m. The parade is sponsored by PORA and the Sun
City West Rec Centers to benefit the Westside Food Bank. Resi-
dents are being asked to bring donations for this worthy cause.
Club Corner
www.azsrsoftball.com.
SPANISH CLUB
The Spanish Club (or Club Es-
paol) has had a wonderful fall this
year. The Reunion the first of October
brought in many new members, and
classes started the first full week of
October. The Margarita Fiesta in early
November was grand with a potluck
and entertainment by the Desertaires
Duo providing music of the 1950s and
60s.
We are all looking forward to the
Holiday Fiesta on Dec. 11 at Grand-
view Terrace, with the social starting
at 5 p.m. and a general meeting at
5:30 for the election of officers for the
2010 year. The dinner following will
feature a choice of three entrees along
with salad and dessert. Of course,
members are all welcome along with
their guests.
The club started the fall offering
eight classes in Spanish. All of the
classes have been meeting at Beards-
ley Rec Center Monday through Fri-
day in the morning. The instructors
are bilingual with experience in travel
and living in Spanish speaking coun-
tries. The classes range from begin-
ners classes to intermediate and
advanced conversation classes.
Classes will not meet from Dec. 18
to Jan. 3, 2010, for the holiday break,
and will resume on Monday, Jan. 4, at
the same locations and times.
The Spanish STEPS class, a com-
puter-based program, has begun this
semester. This is the first time this has
been offered. Dan Mesch is the facil-
itator for STEPS and has been meet-
ing with participants. Dan reports that
the students are enthusiastic about the
program, and plans are being made to
offer the program on a continuing
basis. Call Dan at 444-8483 for more
information.
For information, go online to
www.scwclubs.com. Scroll down to
Social Clubs and click on Club Es-
paol and go to Membership or
Events. Current members are renew-
ing their membership and the form is
on the website. It can be printed, com-
pleted and sent in to the treasurer.
The club invites all Sun City West
residents to join the club; membership
is only $10 for 2010. Any resident
who want to learn Spanish and have
fun doing it is invited.
Information: 547-7534, 546-4310,
217-2681 or 975-7841.
SPORTSMANS CLUB
The Sportsmans Club is for resi-
dents who enjoy outdoor activities
and social events with people of sim-
ilar interests. Annual dues are $7.50.
The club offers birding, fishing, hik-
ing, horseback riding, back-road trips,
trap/skeet shooting, fly-tying, rafting,
mens and womens target shootings,
travel opportunities and numerous so-
cial events. Meetings are held Sep-
tember through April and feature
speakers with interesting programs re-
lating to Arizona. Call Dick at 975-
1245 for details.
There is no general meeting in De-
cember.
BIG WHEELS
The Big Wheels are going to Ruby
Wash on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 8 a.m.
The trip has a trail rating of 7 and is
90 miles total. On Wednesday, Dec. 9,
the group is going to Stanton Ghost
Town at 8 a.m. This trip is 80 miles
total. Call Don at 544-8021.
Trips leave from the R.H. Johnson
Library parking lot. Please arrive 15
minutes before departure to check in.
Bring plenty of water, lunch and a
camp chair. Also, be sure to have a
full tank of gas before leaving Sun
City West. All trips are subject to
change due to weather and/or road
conditions.
BIRDING
On Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 8:30 a.m.,
the Birding group will go to Rio Sal-
ado, along the Salt River, which is a
habitat restoration project of over 600
acres just south of downtown Phoenix
on Central Avenue. We will tour the
Education Center which Audubon
opened in October and then take a
bird walk.
On Wednesday, Dec. 16, the desti-
nation will be Saguaro Lake and
Butcher Jones. Be at the SCW library
at 7:45 for an 8 a.m. departure.
From Jan. 19 to 21, the birders will
visit Bosque del Apache NWR, So-
corro, New Mexico. Make your reser-
vations for Jan. 19 and 20 at the
Holiday Inn Express by calling 575-
838-4600 (code SCS), by Jan. 5. De-
tails of this trip will be available later.
For all trips, meet at the library park-
ing lot 15 minutes before departure.
Bring lunch, water and wear sturdy
walking shoes. Questions? Call
Nancy at 214-9045 or Lorraine at
546-2103.
FISHING
The fishing group has no organized
events in December. The 2010 plan-
ning meeting will be held Jan. 11,
2010, from 9 to 11 a.m. in the SCW
Lecture Hall at the R.H. Johnson com-
plex. All persons interested are in-
vited. Members of the fishing group
are always active in a sport we love.
For information on our group please
call Paul Kunze at 584-3244 or Dick
Rude at 214-3749.
Fly-fishing enthusiasts are invited
to drop by the Fly Tying Booth prior
to the general meeting to talk about
fly fishing. Call Al at 256-6948 for
more information.
HIKING
There will be a Surprise C-Hike
on Friday, Nov. 27, leaving the library
parking lot at 8 a.m. Those who plan
to join C and/or Beginners hikes
should be on the lookout for an e-mail
from DeNae (556-5355) and Lou
Ann (214-8637). Contact one of them
if you are not on their e-mail list.
On Thursday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 a.m.
there will be a B-Hike at Sophies Flat
in Wickenburg. This hike is approxi-
mately 5 miles with some elevation
change. There is another B-Hike on
Thursday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 a.m. at
Vulture Peak Trail in Wickenburg; 3.6
miles to saddle and return, elevation
gain approximately 700 feet. Tom and
Malcolm are the leaders for both B-
Hikes. Call Tom at 546-2410 for more
information regarding B Hikes.
All hikes leave the library parking
lot 15-20 minutes prior to departure to
sign up and make car pool arrange-
ments. Required are lots of drinking
water, lunch and hiking boots. Rec-
ommended are sunscreen, name tag,
hiking stick, and hat/visor.
HORSEBACK RIDING
A new special interest group has
been formed for those interested in
monthly horseback rides. These out-
ings would consist of a two-hour ride
at a local stable. For more informa-
tion, contact Judy at 556-9618 or e-
mail her at [email protected].
RAFTING
The cost of the 188 mile, six-day
Colorado River Rafting trip scheduled
for May 3 to 9, 2010, is $2,310. Five
spaces are still available. For details,
and/or to be placed on the interested
list, please contact Mort at 546-3695
or e-mail [email protected].
TARGET SHOOTING
The Womens Target Shooting
Group meets at 6 p.m. the second and
fourth Tuesday in the library parking
lot to carpool to the Ben Avery Target
Shooting Range. Call Pam at 214-
7317. No firearms are needed. For
daytime shoots contact Dale at 546-
8502.
Shooting times at the Ben Avery
Clay Target Center are 8 a.m. to dusk
Wednesday through Sunday. The
range is closed Monday and Tuesday.
Trap shooting goes on Thursday. For
trap/skeet shooting call Gene at 214-
9824.
Mens Target Shooting for pistols
and rifles meets 9:45 a.m. every sec-
ond and fourth Wednesday in the li-
brary parking lot for departure at 10
a.m. Riders will donate $5 to the
driver. There will be instructions from
some in our group who will teach you
proper firearm handling and shooting
form. Let us know before we leave the
parking lot if you need assistance.
Hearing and eye protection are
mandatory. Bring a clean firearm in a
case and ammo, hearing protection
(ear muff cuffs are much better than
the plugs), paper plates for targets
(may be purchased), safety glasses
(regular eye glasses are OK), drinking
water and your nametag. Entry fee is
$7. Call Steve at 214-7317.
TRAVEL
The Travel Group will go to Rocky
Point for an ecology tour from Dec. 1
to 3. Cost is $355 per person double,
$455 per single. On Dec. 5 we will
travel to Sedona for the Red Rock
Fantasy of Lights. Cost is $65 per per-
son. On Dec. 10 there will be the Hol-
iday Lights tour of the Phoenix Zoo
and the Mormon Temple. Cost is $55
per person.
From Dec. 31 to Jan. 2, the Travel
Group is going to California for the
Rose Parade Tour. Join us on a three-
day tour that highlights the most beau-
tiful parade in the world - the 121st
Tournament of Roses. Spend two
nights at the Sportsmens Lodge in
Studio City. Join us for a New Years
Eve bash; compete with a fabulous
dinner, romantic dancing and a cham-
pagne toast to 2010. Cost is $550 per
person double, $759 per single. See
the travel insert in the newsletter, call
Mike at 602-276-9008 or Clem at
214-7090. For more tours and com-
plete itineraries, go to our website:
www.SynergyTours.com.
STAINED GLASS
The club is a beehive of activity this
month as members work to complete
their stained glass Christmas gifts for
friends and relatives. Most of the
snowbirds have returned and they are
frantically getting their gifts com-
pleted and making items to decorate
their own homes for the holidays. Its
wonderful to see the glow of stained
glass in windows as you stroll or drive
through neighborhoods at this time of
year.
Our holiday Palm Ridge showcase
features a magnificent, glowing tree
with glass icicles and ornaments, sur-
rounded by dozens of Christmas an-
gels made by members throughout the
years. Also featured in the window is
a display of stained glass wreaths.
They dont replace the smell of fresh
pine wreaths, but make up for it with
their beautiful colors creating rain-
bows in your home as the sun shines
through them. Stop by on your way to
the pool and exercise rooms or holi-
day parties in the ballrooms to see
these beautiful pieces. If you see
something you like, you can always
commission it for next year. Some du-
plicate pieces may be available in the
Village Store, too.
We dont have any classes going on
now, but will start again in January, so
be sure to sign up now to ensure a spot
in an upcoming class. The club is
open Monday through Saturday from
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our Angels for He-
roes group continues to meet two
evenings a month and plans to make
another shipment of 100 glass angels
to Walter Reed Hospital in Maryland
by the end of the month.
Happy holidays to all and enjoy the
glory of stained glass as you sit in
your house of worship this holiday
season.
STARDUST WOMENS
18-HOLE GOLF
At a recent club brunch, Stardust
Golf Club elected the new officers for
2010, recognized those in the club that
had achieved birdies and discussed
coming events for the year. The new
officers are President Karen Hunter,
Vice President Avis Bennett, Secre-
tary Mary Parker, and Treasurer Pat
Burke.
Thanks were also given to all the
committee chairpersons and members
who worked very hard this past year
to maintain the level of fun and par-
ticipation within our club.
Each week, prize money is given
out in flights and we have various
From Page 26
The Sportsmans Club held its annual Fall Festival on Oct. 26 in the
R.H. Johnson Social Hall.
Rehearsals started in October for Theatre Wests production of Play
On! The cast includes Fran De Well (Polly Bemish/Lady Margaret),
Jan Rittmaster (Phyllis Montague), Louise Carroll (Louise the tech-
nician), Christa Houck (Violet/Diana Lassiter), Bill Benz
(Billy/Stephen Sellers), Mary Lee (Gerry the director), Craig Lee
(Saul/Doctor Rex Forbes), Len Atwill (Alfie the stage manager), Judy
Ross (Smitty) and Wayne Kindall (Henry Bemish/Lord Dudley). The
show opens Jan. 23 and runs through Feb. 7.
weekly games to determine the win-
ners such as low net, sweet 16, evens
or odds, or holes with a T in them.
We have a fun league but also a chal-
lenging club. Our course is wide and
friendly, with mature trees and nu-
merous ponds which add to the beauty
and challenge of the course.
Our club Holiday Party will be Dec.
9 at Briarwood Country Club. Dues
for 2010 can be paid then. The dues
are $45, which includes membership
in the Arizona Womens Golf Associ-
ation.
The Stardust Ladies 18-Hole Golf
League plays every Tuesday morning
and new members are always wel-
comed.. If you would like to join or
would just like more information,
please call Karen at 544-6986 or stop
by the newly remodeled clubhouse for
an application. We would sincerely
like to meet you!
THEATRE WEST
Dec. 15 is the annual Holiday
Luncheon held at the R.H. Johnson
Social Hall. Doors will open at 11:30.
Member price is $7, guest price is
$10. Deadline for tickets is Dec. 5. If
you send a self-addressed, stamped
envelope to Karrol McNulty, she will
mail you a ticket. Karrol can be
reached at 214-0307.
Rehearsals are going strong for
Play On! which opens Jan. 23,
2010, and runs through Feb. 7. Di-
rected by Bernie Meagher, this is a hi-
larious story of a theater group trying
desperately to put on a play in spite of
maddening interference from a
haughty authoress who keeps revising
the script. Tickets are on sale at the
Stardust Box Office. Hours are 10
a.m. to noon, Monday through Thurs-
day. Reserved seats are only $7. For
ticket information, call Jeanne Tarr at
584-7025.
Jan. 15 is the monthly meeting and
program at the Stardust Theatre. After
a short business meeting, Clint Clark
will moderate Improv in the After-
noon. Both a panel and the audience
will have opportunities to think and
speak extemporaneously. The pro-
gram is open to all Sun City West res-
idents and their guests at no charge.
For more information about theater
programs, call Publicity Director Fran
De Well at 975-1812.
TOLE ARTISTS
Tole Artists 2009 annual Club
Meeting and Election of the 2010 Of-
ficers will be held at noon Wednesday,
Dec. 9, in Classroom 3 at Kuentz Rec
Center. Before the noon meeting there
will be an 11:30 Farewell Social to
honor our 2009 retiring club officers,
President Sharon McAndrews, First
Vice President Erma Crippen, Second
Vice President Bettye Sanders, Secre-
tary Evelyn Kerns and Treasurer Joan
Vosen.
Following the noon club meeting,
members are invited to step up to par-
take of the most delicious Heavenly
Hors Doeuvres and Divine Desserts
holiday luncheon! Festivities will then
continue with fun activities and games
for all, and the forever Right Family
Members Gift Exchange! Bring your
recyclable bag to carry all your party
goodies home with you!
P.S. Dont forget our upcoming
Jan. 6, 2010, classes will once again
have both 9 a.m. sessions (prep-8:30
a.m.) plus noon (prep-11:30 a.m.)
classes each Wednesday!
Barbara McCart will be back with
the textured black box to lead the
morning class through five weeks
with a Santa Box Jan. 6. And Erma
Crippen will again be teaching the af-
ternoon class with her smashing new
projects as well on Jan. 6!
Tole Artists offers a warm wel-
come to visitors and SCW members
alike and especially to beginner
artists to advanced. Even if you
havent picked up a brush in ages
check out our weekly year-round
Wednesday acrylic decorative paint-
ing classes in Craft Room 3 at Kuentz
Rec Center.
Membership is only $5 per year to
join for fun and painting fellowship!
Merry holiday greetings to all! Happy
New Year 2010!
WATER FITNESS
We are getting ready for cooler
weather, and as of Nov.1 we have
moved from Johnson Pool to the in-
door Palm Ridge Pool.
We meet Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m.
Classes at Beardsley Pool remain as
before: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
from 9 to 10 a.m.
Remember, it may be cool outside,
but the water is warm! Come and
enjoy!
WEAVERS WEST
Weavers West members are look-
ing forward to the holiday season with
their annual luncheon and installation
of new officers to be held on Friday,
Dec. 4, at Grandview Terrace. A fash-
ion show of garments woven by mem-
bers will be presented.
Planning is under way for next
years classes. The Basic Weaving
Class for beginners will start in Janu-
ary; interested persons should sign up
as soon as possible as space is limited.
Classes in Beyond Basics, color, warp
dying and lace will also be presented
in the coming year.
The Education Committee, under
the direction of Pearl Quast, has or-
ganized a series of Fix-It Fridays on
the second Friday of each month from
9 to 11:30 a.m. These will be inform-
ative and/or refresher sessions de-
signed to enhance the knowledge and
expertise of members on such topics
as hemstitching, embellishment of
weavings, hemming, setts and struc-
tures appropriate for projects, care of
looms, etc.
Spinners continue to meet on
Thursday afternoons and the yarn
store is open on Friday mornings.
Members are reminded that annual
dues are due and may be paid at any
time in the Guild room by filling out
the form, writing a check, and show-
ing your rec card. Because of New
Years Day, the January meeting has
been moved to Jan. 8.
The weaving room is open daily
from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Visitors are
always welcome. If you are interested
in weaving, stop in at the Kuentz Cen-
ter or call 544-6515 or visit our web
site at www.scwclubs.com and click
on Weavers West for more informa-
tion.
WESTERNERS
SQUARE DANCE
Come out and join in the fun with
the Sun City West Westerners Square
Dance Club. We have many new and
exciting dance opportunities this sea-
son. All events are held in the R.H.
Johnson Social Hall and are open to
residents and guests. Special dances
are featured monthly. You can view
our website at www.scwclubs.com or
call 322-5201 for information.
Our special Christmas dance will
be held Thursday, Dec. 10. Cost is $5
per person. Finger food to share is ap-
preciated. Dan Nordbye will be call-
ing plus/mainstream dance and Annie
Brownriggs will be cueing rounds,
with prerounds starting at 6:30 p.m.
and squares starting at 7 p.m.
Our regular schedule is as follows:
Monday nights: North hall for
round dance 2/3-plus workshop, and
dance with Annie Brownrigg from 7
to 9 p.m. South hall for plus dancing
with introduction to DBD with Dan
Nordbye from 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday nights: South Hall: regu-
lar plus/mainstream dance with caller
Lee Hailey. Workshop from 6 to 7
p.m., dance from 7 to 9 p.m. New on
the first Thursday of each month, this
dance will feature Annie Brownriggs
cueing, starting at 6:30 p.m. North
Hall: advanced A1/A2 dance from 7
to 9 p.m., with caller Chuck Hansen.
WOMENS SOCIAL
By the time you read this article we
will have voted in our Board for 2010.
They will be collecting our dues in
December. A sign will be posted with
dates and times of collections. Our co-
operation will be appreciated.
Our Holiday Luncheon will be held
at Briarwood from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30
p.m. Dec. 3. The club will be closed.
Toy drive: From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dec. 4. New unwrapped toys for chil-
dren of all ages, a special need for 10
years and older. Sports gear is in de-
mand as well as educational toys. All
are much appreciated. The club will
be closed.
There will be only salad luncheon,
at 11 a.m. Dec. 16. No Thursday
games on Dec. 24.
The club is open from 10:30 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
If you have any questions please call
623-546-4236.
WOODWORKING
New lights! New machines! New
members!
The assembly room now has new
ceiling lights and ballasts and the saw-
dust has been blown off the walls. The
difference is dramatic. President Mike
Bell wants to thank Phil Malpass for
helping blow off the walls and all the
volunteers who showed up the next
day to clean the shop for its Saturday
opening.
We have a new metal lathe donated
to the shop, and our maintenance
guru, Gene Nieman, found us a spank-
ing new drill press. Gene also de-
serves belated thanks for his
contribution to our new kitchen area.
The Fall Open House on Oct. 10
was a success; we showed off a vari-
ety of our work and recruited some
new members. Also a resounding suc-
cess was our fall picnic, with over 200
attendees. The Christmas party is
next, on Dec. 2. It will feature won-
derful food, entertainment, and com-
pany.
Nominees for the 2010 officers and
board were presented at our Nov. 2
general meeting and will be voted on
at the Dec. 1 meeting.
Orientation classes for new mem-
bers are offered each month; the next
are the first week of December. Sign
up, or just take a tour, at the Wood-
working Club at Kuentz Rec Center.
The club is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Saturday; and 6 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday. For information, call
546-4722.
YOGA CLUB
Yoga does keeps you fit and youth-
ful! Ask Jennie Georges, 98, and
Veronia Munsterman, 91, who cele-
brated their birthdays with their yoga
class last month. Both of them have
been practicing yoga for years. What
better testament to the wonderful re-
sults yoga can provide? Isnt it your
turn?
Do you want to feel more ener-
getic? Learn to relax? Become more
aware of your bodys posture and
alignment? Find a new and more flex-
ible you? Then why not investigate
the Yoga Club? The Sun City West
Yoga Club offers many classes per
week including yoga, stretching and
Pilates.
Registration for yoga, stretching
and Pilates classes is ongoing
throughout the year. If youd like to
join, you need to bring your rec card
to your first class and join the club for
$5. Anyone signing up now will be a
member through December 2010. We
offer 17 classes a week, two of them
in the early evening, and you can start
a class at any time. There is no re-
quirement to attend any set number
per week, and you can easily switch
from one to another just by showing
up! All classes and postures can be
modified and adapted for those new to
yoga or Pilates.
The Yoga Club has two certified
yoga teachers, Karen and Renee, who
each have classes several times a
week. Bob conducts the stretching
class and Judy leads the chair yoga
class.
Classes with the certified teachers
are $3 per class. The fee is $1 for
stretching. There is no charge for our
chair yoga, tape, demonstration or
video classes. Come observe one of
our classes and see what you are miss-
ing. The Yoga Club might be just what
you need!
Check out the locations and times
at www.scwclubs.com. Questions?
Call Judy at 623-217-2889.
Reminder, Yoga Club members: the
Christmas Party will be held at the
Golden Corral on Dec. 11. The cost is
$2 for members. Sign up in your class.
Club Corner
From Page 27
From left, Westernaires Direc-
tor Janet Hochstatter, percus-
sionist Bob Mummey and
accompanist Jim Haller pre-
pare for the choruss Every-
where Christmas Tonight
performances.Because the
shows sold out quickly, the cho-
rus will offer an additional per-
formance by opening up the
dress rehearsal on Thursday,
Dec. 10, at a cost of $5 per
ticket. The rehearsal is 8:30 to
11 a.m. After announcements
to the chorus in the Back 40,
the dress rehearsal will begin.
Tickets are being sold in the
lobby of the Stardust Theatre
from 10 a.m. to noon Monday
through Thursday.
Jennie Georges, 98, and Veronica Munsterman, 91, blow out the
candles at their yoga classs birthday celebration for them.

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