Rec Center News Sun City West Feb 2008

Sun City West is wel-
coming a new enter-

tainer in 2008.
Laurie Miller, whose
professional appear-
ances range from musi-
cal theater to lavish
revues, and from inti-
mate jazz clubs to major
label recording projects,
will present a concert at
3 p.m. Feb. 17, in Palm
Ridge Rec Center.
Miller has been
thrilling audiences
worldwide with her crit-
ically acclaimed show
that features heartfelt
vocals, high energy
dancing, and her unique
comic flair.
She also is known in
the industry as one of
the original members
and creators of the pop-hit group Expos, whose debut album
Exposure is documented in the Rolling Stone History of Rock
and Roll for having more Top 10 hits than the Beatles had on
their first album.
Tickets are on sale now. Tickets purchased in advance are
$8.50 for residents and $10 for non-residents. Tickets at the
door are $1 more. The Box Office, located in the R.H. Johnson
Administrative Offices, is open from 8 to 11:30 a.m. weekdays.
The Governing
Boards Public
Relations Com-
mittee is proud to
welcome Secre-
tary of State Jan
Brewer as the
headline speaker
at its February
West Fest.
The program
begins 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 2,
in the R.H. John-
son Social Hall,
19803 R.H. John-
son Blvd.
Brewer will dis-
cuss Arizonas
history; the state
celebrates its 96th
birthday on Feb.
14! As the former
Supervisor for
Maricopa County District 4,
which includes Sun City
West, Brewer has some inter-
esting insights into the re-
gions history as well.
West Fest is a free monthly
event sponsored by the Gov-
erning Boards Public Rela-
tions Committee.
Refreshments will be pro-
Get into the excitement of
the years biggest football
game being played right here
in Arizona! by joining us for
our annual Big Bowl Party at 3
p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, in Palm
Ridge Rec Center, 13800 W.
Deer Valley Drive.
From the massive 10-foot by
12-foot television to all the
snacks youd expect, this event
is sure to please all sports fans.
Even if your favorite team
doesnt make the final cut,
youll enjoy seeing our fair re-
gion basking in the interna-
tional attention.
Advance tickets are just $9
for residents and $10.50 for
non-residents; tickets at the
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Inside this
Rec News
All States Club.............25
Bowling........................12
Calendar........................2
Club Contacts..............13
Club Corner...........18-25
Events...........................15
Financials........................6
Golf..........................10-11
Governing Board...........4
Library.............................8
Movies..........................15
Phone Numbers...........13
PORA..............................7
Travel........................16-17
Village Store...................9
Governing Board welcomes
questions, comments at forum
Be part of the action at Big Bowl party
Big Bowl Party
3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3
Palm Ridge
GOVERNING GOVERNING
BOARD BOARD
Meet the
Candidates
1-3 p.m.
Monday, March 3
Social Hall
Election
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 25
Social Hall
All Sun City West residents are invited to
bring their comments, concerns, suggestions and
other input regarding the Rec
Centers to a community forum
at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 8,
in Palm Ridge Summit Hall A.
The forum, offered by the
Rec Centers Governing Board,
is designed to give residents an
opportunity to discuss any Sun
City West issues that are important to them.
There will be no formal agenda, so any ques-
tions dealing with the Association are welcome.
Doors will open at 9 a.m., and refreshments
will be served. Governing Board Directors will
be on hand to answer questions, take comments,
hear opinions and provide information about the
Association, its governance,
and other related topics.
The forum was suggested by
Director Paul Breza. A similar
forum held in February 2006
attracted a large crowd of resi-
dents eager to share their
thoughts and suggestions with
the Board, and Directors are hoping for a simi-
larly enthusiastic crowd for this gathering.
The forum is scheduled for a Saturday in
hopes of attracting a wide array of residents, in-
Millers repertoire includes
song, dance and comic flair
door are $1 more. Thatll get
you entrance to the party; pizza;
lots of half-time snacks such as
chips and salsa, popcorn, pret-
zels, peanuts and cookies; and
the enjoyment of watching this
premier sporting event with
your friends and neighbors.
The party also features raffles
and door prizes, and each
ticket-holder receives a sou-
venir football mug.
Tickets are on sale now at the
Sun City West Box Office in
the R.H. Johnson Administra-
tive Offices.
COMMUNITY
FORUM
9:30 a.m.
Saturday, March 8
Palm Ridge Summit Hall A
Secretary of State headlines West Fest
Continued on Page 4
Continued on Page 14
Jan Brewer
After a successful first foray into jazz festi-
vals this fall, the Rec Centers is pleased to
present a second Jazz in the Park festival on
Sunday, April 13, in Beardsley Park, 12755 W.
Beardsley Road.
Gates open at 3 p.m. and the performers,
featuring fantastic vocal talent, will kick off
at 4 p.m. The afternoons lineup is:
4-5:30 p.m.: Joe Hopkins and the 52nd
Street Jazz Band, including two dancers.
5:50-7:25 p.m.: Joel Robin Trio with
Delphine Cortez.
7:45-9:15 p.m.: Dennis Rowland and the
Extreme Decibel Big Band.
Concert-goers may come and go as they
please during the afternoon and evening. Tick-
ets for the entire event are $15 and $12 for re-
served seating, and $7.50 for lawn seats. Our
concession stands will be open and offering
brats, hot dogs, beverages, cookies, chips and
more for nominal prices, so please plan to
have a late lunch and dinner with us. All pro-
ceeds go back into the Recreation Division to
bring future acts to the community.
In 2000, Joe Hopkins began jamming infor-
mally with some of the areas top jazz play-
ers, and they soon realized they all loved the
great jazz styles that were played in Chicago
and New York in the 1920s and 30s. The
52nd Street Jazz Band was formed, specializ-
ing in East Coast style jazz that was per-
formed between 1917 and 1940. In those
years, there were more than 20 jazz clubs in
one block on Manhattans 52nd Street.
The group will also feature a professional
swing dance team demonstrating dances in-
vented during the era. These include such
dances as the Charleston, the Lindy Hop, the
Collegiate Shag and the Balboa that were per-
formed at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem.
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Jazz in the Park offers full slate
of smooth sounds on April 13
Dennis Rowland
Delphine Cortez Joel Robin
Continued on Page 5
Library Book Sale volunteer Kris Coates, left, and R.H. John-
son Librarian Carol Foutts unveil a quilt Coates made to dis-
play in the newly renovated R.H. Johnson Library. Coates
spent 200 hours creating the quilt, which contains the titles of
163 books, most of which were chosen by Library patrons.
Look for more details on this unique piece of art in a future
issue of the Rec Center News. The quilt will be on display at
the librarys Grand Opening this month.
February
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Larry Linkin
& Steve Gold Trio
7 pm Palm Ridge
Rec News Club
Corner deadline!
West Fest:
Jan Brewer
9:30 am
Social Hall
Big Bowl
Party
3 pm Palm Ridge
Mardi Gras
Dance
7 pm Palm Ridge
Stardust Movie
7 pm
GB Workshop
9 am Lecture
Hall
Village Store
Little Something
for Everyone 9-4
Kuentz Tour
9 am &
6:30 pm
Beardsley
Tour
9 am & 6:30 pm
RHJ Tour
9 am & 6:30 pm
P. Ridge Tour
9 am & 6:30 pm
Stardust Movie
7 pm
Jack Jackson
Echoes of the
Legends
7 pm Palm Ridge
Laurie Miller
3 pm Palm Ridge
GB Meeting
9 am Soc. Hall
Star. Movie 7 pm
Curtain Call: Say
Goodnight Gracie
4, 7:30 Palm Ridge
GB Meeting
9 am Social Hall
Stardust Movie
7 pm
Trumpetissmo
7 pm Palm Ridge
To confirm events, call 623-544-6032. To confirm Governing Board activities, call 623-544-6115.
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Friends of the R.H. Johnson Library members are look-
ing for book donations for their book sales in February.
All sorts of books that are in good shape (with the ex-
ception of text books and old books that are not col-
lectibles) are needed. These books are sold at the Friends
book sales to raise funds to purchase new materials for the
R.H. Johnson Library.
Also needed are tapes, well-sealed puzzles, audio books
and DVDs. Individuals may drop their materials in the bin
in the Video Game Room at the Johnson Activities Center
(near Mini Golf, where the Satellite Library was), and in
the Administrative Offices at R.H. Johnson Rec Center.
The book sales are planned from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday,
Feb. 21, for Friends members only; and from 8 a.m. to 2
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, for the public. Both sales are in the
R.H. Johnson Social Hall, 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd.
Friends memberships are available for only $2, and may
be purchased at the door during the Feb. 21 sale.
For information, call the Library at 623-544-6130.
Are you ready to see your
fantastic new Library?
Judging by the calls weve
received from eager resi-
dents, we know most of you
cant wait to get inside the
newly renovated and ex-
panded R.H. Johnson Library
and see just what weve done.
Well, were just about
ready, too! As of deadline for
this Rec Center News, the
opening date is still looking
like early February. (Just in
time for Valentines Day!)
The exact date for the Grand
Opening has not yet been set,
but we expect it will be early
this month.
Trouble is, our deadline for
the Rec Center News doesnt
give us enough time to notify
you in this edition. Dont
worry, though well put out
press releases, posters and, of
course, update our website,
www.rcscw.com. (If you
havent checked our website
lately, please do it recently
underwent its own renova-
tion.)
If you dont have Internet
access, dont receive the local
newspapers and dont get out
and about where we have
posters posted, dont worry.
You can always call the Li-
brary at 623-544-6130, and
well fill you in on all the de-
tails just as soon as we have
them confirmed.
Two things we do know for
sure right now: We really ap-
preciate your patience during
this renovation, and we know
youre gonna love whats
awaiting you at the new
R.H. Johnson Library!
Friends need your used books
Of course you are!
Check www.rcscw.com for details!
The Rec Centers continues its
cruise ship entertainment series at
Palm Ridge Recreation Center with
three shows in February and one in
March.
Join us every other Friday night for
this fantastic lineup:
Friday, Feb. 1: Larry Linkin and
the Steve Gold Trio.
Friday, Feb. 15: Jack Jacksons
Echoes of the Legends.
Friday, Feb. 29: Trumpetissmo.
Friday, March 7: Tom and Shon-
dra.
All shows begin at 7 p.m. in the
Palm Ridge Summit Hall, 13800 W.
Deer Valley Drive. Tickets are $10
per person. All tickets are reserved
seating.
LARRY LINKIN & THE
STEVE GOLD TRIO
One of the top five swing clar-
inetists in the nation, Larry Linkin has
appeared four times at Carnegie Hall.
He has been a featured soloist with
such stellar musical stars as Maynard
Ferguson and Pete Fountain.
For most of his musical career,
Linkin was the long-time president
and CEO of the National Association
of Music Merchants.
Today, he thrills audiences world-
wide as a featured guest artist with
symphony orchestras; in concert with
his own show in national performing
arts theaters; and on world-class
cruise ships as a featured entertainer.
His performance is exciting and
fresh as he swings in the styles of
Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman and
Woody Herman.
JACK JACKSONS
ECHOES OF
THE LEGENDS
Known worldwide as Canadas new
Country Gentleman, Jack Jackson
brings his big country music tribute
show to the 2008 series from Calgary,
Alberta, Canada.
With his talented cast and band, he
takes his audience on a magical musi-
cal journey through the history of
Americas favorite country music
icons.
While singing and playing all the
favorite familiar hits of these country
giants, matching images are projected
on large video screens adding a multi-
media dimension to this inventive
production.
Revisit the sounds and sights of our
nations musical roots. It is a nostalgic
and wonderfully entertaining step
back into the past.
TRUMPETISSMO
No one had more respect for Cecil
Welchs musical gifts than Henry
Mancini. For many years, Mancini
used Cecils talent to great propor-
tions. Welch has been immortalized
many times over as he can be heard
on some of Mancinis most noted
recordings.
Accompanied by a duo of equally
talented musicians, this trio of great
pros will thrill audiences with some
of the coolest sounds ever heard in
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Cruise ship series continues with Linkin, Jackson
Arizona.
When someone is the best at
what he does, that is all that
has to be said.
TOM & SHONDRA
Originally from the East
Coast, Tom and Shondra come
via Sedona, which has long
been known as a community of
superior artisans and this tal-
ented husband and wife team
are considered to be the pre-
mier musical artists of that
area.
Both are formally trained vo-
calists and musicians. Toms
background is Broadway and
the legitimate stage. Shondras
is not only the legitimate stage,
but she has deep roots in pop
and rock music, having sung
with everything from big swing
bands in theaters and ballrooms
to Top 40 groups in lounges
and night clubs.
Tom and Shondra cleverly
combine their varied perform-
ing history with a delightful
sense of humorous dialogue to
present a wonderful evening of
musical fun.
A year after regaling their
first Sun City West audiences,
the Duttons are coming back to
the community to present an
all-new act.
Showtimes are 4 and 7:30
p.m. Monday, March 17, at
Palm Ridge Recreation Center.
The Duttons are a family act
from Branson, Mo., that has
gained national attention as
theyve spread their energetic
performances across the coun-
try.
The group features the Dut-
ton family, including cameos
from even the youngest grand-
children. All of them are
blessed with individual talent
and showmanship, and to-
gether they provide nonstop
entertainment.
Colorful costumes, clever
humor, audience participation
and pure musical genius make
their energy contagious. By the
end of the evening, youll feel
like youre part of the family.
The Duttons even introduce
you to their babies and toddlers
during their act; the whole
family travels together and
each of them has a part in the
show.
With their own theater in
Branson, the Duttons are build-
ing audiences throughout the
West as they take their show on
the road. Theyve performed
throughout the United States,
Europe and Canada, and con-
sistently earn standing ova-
tions. Theyve been featured
on numerous television shows
and had a PBS show dedicated
entirely to them.
The siblings and their parents
showcase a number of instru-
ments: violin, bass, guitar, fid-
dle, banjo, mandolin, drums,
viola, cello, keyboard and har-
monica. Their repertoire also
includes clogging and tap
dancing.
Showmanship and family are
what the Duttons are all about.
If youd like to be a part of it,
be sure to get your tickets early
for this top-tier show. Tickets
are on sale now at the Sun City
West Box Office, 19803 R.H.
Johnson Blvd.
Tickets are $22.50 for pre-
mier seating in the first six
rows, and $17.50 for all other
seats.
DONT MISS OUT!
Tickets, available for
$22.50 and $17.50, are on
sale now at the Sun City
West Box Office, 19803
R.H. Johnson Blvd.
Duttons bring a bit of Branson to Sun City West
Talent and showmanship at their best!
Still looking
for a Valentines
present for your
sweetie?
Tickets for
our Wine Tast-
ing event go on
sale 8 a.m.
Thursday, Feb.
14, at the Box
Office, 19803 R.H. Johnson
Blvd.
The Wine Tasting event
begins 7 p.m. Thursday,
March 27, in Palm Ridge
Recreation Center, 13800 W.
Deer Valley
Drive.
Kokope l l i
Winery will
have a variety
of its wines
available for
sampling.
Tickets are
$20 per per-
son. This event is open only
to residents. You must have
your rec card to purchase
tickets, and rec cards will be
checked at the door for all
attendees.
Wine tasting features
Kokopelli Winery
Residents only: Tickets on sale Feb. 14
vided. Entertainment will be
the Piano Stylings of Jack Mc-
Donald. Doors open at 9 a.m.,
and residents are invited to ar-
rive early to browse displays
featuring some of the Rec Cen-
ters chartered clubs: Saturday
Ladies Contract Bridge,
Friends of the R.H. Johnson Li-
brary, Latin and Ballroom
Dance Club, Mini Golf, Porce-
lain Painters, Agriculture Club
and Rockhounds West.
In addition, representatives
from the Sun City West Foun-
dation, PORA, PRIDES and
the Rec Centers Golf and
Bowling Operations will be on
site to share information with
attendees.
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General Manager - Michael Whiting, 623-544-6110;
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Editor - Katy OGrady, 623-544-6027; dept9@rcscw.com
Member Services - 623-544-6100
28,535 members as of Jan. 1, 2008
Recreation Centers of Sun City West
19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, AZ, 85375
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Governing Board
members
All Directors:
gb@rcscw.com
President:
Matt Szydlowski...546-1949
20603 N. Desert Glen Dr.
gbpres@rcscw.com
Vice President:
Ron Gillmeister.214-8984
15121 W. Gunsight Drive
Committee chair: Properties
gbproperties@rcscw.com
Treasurer:
Norm Bunas..........975-7872
21903 Parada Drive
Committee chair: Budget
and Finance and Water
gbbudget@rcscw.com
gbwater@rcscw.com
Secretary:
Sunny Wandro......546-2424
15624 W. Greystone Drive
Committee chair: Public
Relations and Human
Resources
gbhr@rcscw.com
gbpr@rcscw.com
Martin Bell......584-9459
13318 W. Paintbrush Drive
Committee chair: Bowling
gbbowling@rcscw.com
Karyl Brandvold...214-6559
14626 W. Futura Drive
Committee chair: Chartered
Clubs and Library
gbclubs@rcscw.com
Paul Breza............584-1256
13128 Castlebar Drive
John Ronan..........584-8298
22207 Lobo Lane
Committee chair: Legal
Affairs
gblegal@rcscw.com
Ginger Welch........214-0814
22632 N. Hermosillo Drive
Committee chair: golf
gbgolf@rcscw.com
Office Manager:
Sharon Schomer..544-6115
ofcmgr@rcscw.com
Management & Governing Board
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RETURN TO: 19803 R.H. JOHNSON BLVD.
SUN CITY WEST, AZ 85375-4498
Does our Member Services
Office have your most recent
contact and emergency infor-
mation?
The Sheriffs Posse often
uses this information to contact
your loved ones if you have had
a health issue, or if your prop-
erty is damaged or burglarized
while you are away.
Your contact information is
even more critical now with
HIPPA, the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability
Act, which has made sharing
information about a patient and
his or her health much more
difficult. While the law protects
patient privacy, it often makes
it difficult to track down fam-
ily members or friends who
should be notified of a persons
circumstances.
Please fill out the form below
and mail it to our Member
Services Office at 19803 R.H.
Johnson Blvd., Sun City West,
AZ 85375.
Make sure we have your emergency contact information
From Page 1
Help us preserve integrity of your rec cards
Protect your membership information as you would any other ID
Security has long
been an attraction for
those moving to Sun
City West. Our exclu-
sivity and age-restric-
tions provide our
members with a sense
of safety and well-
being. Those who buy
homes here know
they are living among like-
minded individuals who also
value security.
One of the ways we at the
Rec Centers help preserve our
safe haven is by requiring
membership cards for use of
our facilities. This way, we
know that only our members
those who continue to help pay
for the amenities up-
keep have access to
them. Of course, we
also provide for our
members guests to
enjoy the privilege of
using these facilities
with our owner-
members.
As neighborhoods
build up around us, there is in-
creasing pressure from non-
residents to use our facilities,
but we are supported by our
bylaws in mandating that only
owner-members have privi-
leges except under very limited
circumstances such as Con-
trolled Neighborhood Play.
Sometimes its a challenge to
secure the facilities, and theres
always room for improvement
as individuals find new and in-
teresting ways to skirt our
rules. But please know our No.
1 mission is to protect the As-
sociations assets for the bene-
fit of owner-members. You can
help us by notifying us when-
ever you see a violation of our
rules.
Another way you can help us
is by maintaining the integrity
of your rec card. Each individ-
ual is allowed only one rec
card. You cannot photocopy
your card, nor should you give
your rec card number out to
others. Your card and rec card
number are part of your iden-
tity here in Sun City West, and
you should protect them ac-
cordingly.
If your rec card becomes
worn out, bring it in to Mem-
ber Services and well make a
new one for you. If you dont
like your picture or its out-
dated, bring your card in and
well take a new picture and
issue you a new card. But you
must bring in the old card for
us to destroy.
Please, help us maintain the
integrity of our rec cards so we
can protect the exclusivity of
our Association. Its one of the
reasons you moved here, and
one of the most valuable assets
we have.
Board Meetings:
Social Hall
9 a.m Thursday, Feb. 28
9 a.m. Thurs., March 27
9 a.m. Thursday, April 24
Workshops:
Lecture Hall
9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8
9 a.m. Friday, March 14
9 a.m. Friday, April 11
Mike Whiting
General Manager
Brewer returns to West Valley roots
Meetings are subject to change. Please call
623-544-6115 to verify.
Six years ago, Sun City West
newcomer Tony DiBiasio de-
cided to get into golf. Having
never played before, he was
stumped on how to start.
He had tried to get informa-
tion at the golf courses, but he
was stymied by the busy at-
mosphere in the pro shops and
the golfeze that the experi-
enced golfers spoke.
Everyone was always very
pleasant, but there was a com-
fortability gap. He and his
wife, Nancy, finally cajoled
some friends into mentoring
them and helping them get out
on the golf course.
I didnt realize at the time
how huge a sacrifice that was,
jokes DiBiasio. He decided to
start First Swing.
The goal of First Swing is to
help new players get out on the
courses to play, and to assist
those who want to freshen up
on their rusty golf techniques.
DiBiasio notes, It is amaz-
ing how much of an impact ac-
tually standing out on the green
and having a big swing or tap-
ping the putter makes in some-
ones life. People really get a
kick out of it. And, lets face
it: It is depressingly long from
starting golf to actually getting
out on the green. It can be a
very uncomfortable situation
for some.
Many people dont have the
patience or inclination to buy
the clubs, buy the clothing,
visit the driving range day after
day, and then maneuver the in-
tricacies of booking a tee time
and the techniques of proper
golf etiquette.
You take lesson after lesson
and what happens then?
Where do you go? What do
you do to start playing?
Even if you do get out on the
course, no matter how nice
your partners are, the uncom-
fortablility factor for newbies
may cause them to drop the
sport, maybe never to return.
DiBiasio explains, When
people talk to me about the
program, the one constant is:
Someone wanted to play or to
restart, but they were intimi-
dated. It is difficult to start and
difficult to come back if you
havent played in a while.
It is just that comfort factor
that First Swing tries to bring
back to players. The program
matches new golfers with a
mentor (there are currently 35
volunteers) who helps them
learn in a non-threatening, non-
competitive way the basics of
swinging and putting.
Then, residents get to prac-
tice with other beginners and
with mentors like Golf Pro
Doug Weber, who donates his
time to the program.
The mentors and participants
play a round of 18 or 9 holes
late in the day at the least busy
time on an executive course
(these are the shorter courses,
so they take less time to play).
The end result: People actually
enjoy learning golf, playing
golf, socializing, and having
fun.
No special clothing or clubs
are required; the program has
clubs that can be loaned to par-
ticipants.
DiBiasio is especially proud
of the fact that First Swing par-
ticipants often give back to the
program, either with donated
golf clubs, hand carts, golf
balls, or by volunteering their
time.
It was great, DiBiasio en-
thusiastically noted. The Sun-
day after our last Swing
session, I was out at Stardust
and saw two players from our
session last year who had
paired up with two new play-
ers from Saturdays session
and had volunteered to mentor
them out on the course. How
great is that making friends,
enjoying golf, and now, there
are four paying players.
(The November First Swing
group had 85 participants, and
if even half of those players
continue to participate in golf,
it could make quite an impact
on golf revenues.)
Once players finish the First
Swing program, they can grad-
uate to the Green Team,
which is designed for lightly
experienced golfers or those
who havent played in a while,
as well as for golfers of all ex-
perience levels who just want a
relaxed game atmosphere.
Residents can learn more
about First Swing and the
Green Team at Stardust Golf
Course. The starters and Man-
ager Rose Putz have embraced
this program and are working
hard to make it a success.
New golfers can also get in-
formation by sending an email
to newgolfers@cox.net. Expe-
rienced golfers who might be
interested in volunteering their
time a few times a year as men-
tors can send an email to golf-
mentors@cox.net, or leave a
message on the Golf Hotline:
544-6117.
So what do you say, are you
finally ready to give it a try?
Beardsley concert features Valleys top jazz performers
Joel Robin has been playing
in the Valley since 1975. Hes
known to enjoy accompanying
vocalists and has worked ex-
tensively with all of the Val-
leys divas, including Delphine
Cortez. Although Robin took
private lessons at the age of 11
with John Mehegan, then head
of the jazz department at the
Julliard School of Music, he is
predominantly a self-taught
by ear player.
In addition to performing
with Cortez, Robin plays every
Monday at Kazimierz World
Wine Bar in Scottsdale with
Margo Reed and an all-star
quartet. He also is the execu-
tive director of Jazz in Arizona,
which has been transforming
into a proactive arts organiza-
tion.
Cortez sang in top jazz clubs
on Rush Street in Chicago and
has been one of the most in-de-
mand vocalists in the Valley
since her arrival in the mid-
1980s. From 1993 to 2000, she
sang at the legendary Timo-
thys Restaurant in Phoenix,
along with Robin. Cortez takes
possession of each song so
Dennis Rowland and the Extreme Decibel Big Band will perform
in the Rec Centers Jazz in the Park event April 13 at Beardsley
Park. Tickets are on sale now.
From Page 2
firmly that one doesnt think of
comparing her style to anyone
elses. Her voice evokes
warmth and passion with re-
markable depth and range.
While clearly having her own
style, Cortez carries on the tra-
dition of the great ladies of
jazz: Sarah Vaughan, Ella
Fitzgerald and her musical idol,
Nancy Wilson.
Dennis Rowland is a Valley
favorite who has toured the
world with the Count Basie Or-
chestra.
He has shared the stage with
legends such as Ella Fitzgerald,
Sarah Vaughan and Tony Ben-
nett. His rich baritone voice
compliments jazz standards
and contemporary tunes with
dexterous spontaneity.
In 2004, Rowland performed
with the Estonia Dream Big
Band in a tribute to Count
Basies 100th birthday, along
with the Tallinn Philharmonic
Orchestra in 2004.
Rowland was a headliner for
the Moscow International Jazz
Festival dedicated to Count
Basies 100th birthday and held
at the Hermitage Gardens in the
center of Moscow.
Here at home, Rowland per-
formed with the Phoenix Sym-
phony for the opening night of
its 60th anniversary.
The Extreme Decibel Big
Band was formed in 1987 by
bassist Mike King and Trum-
peter Clark Krueger. As a 17-
20 piece group, it has become
one of the Southwests longest
running big bands. Its reper-
toire consists of traditional and
contemporary big band
arrangements.
The Extreme Decibel Big
Band has performed at such
venues as the Orpheum The-
atre, the Kerr Cultural Center,
Phoenix Symphony Hall and
the Herberger Theatre.
The Rec Center News would like to make
members aware of an association that may
benefit many of you.
The Arizona Winter Visitors Association, es-
tablished in 1992, aims to support winter vis-
itors in Arizona through a variety of benefits.
Although this organization is some 16 years
old, many West Valley residents are unaware
of it.
The nonprofit Association networks with a
number of specialty providers including prop-
erty and casualty insurance, individual and
group travel, identity theft prevention, Cana-
dian currency exchange, Canadian health in-
surance, newspapers, car rental and more.
In addition, the AWVA publishes a newslet-
ter three times a year alerting members to up-
coming activities, benefits and services.
Membership is usually $15 per couple and
$12.50 for singles, but for the first time, the
association is offering a one-time membership
fee of $10 per household.
Although the association is headquartered in
Mesa, it serves the entire Valley. For informa-
tion, call 480-474-8071 or visit www.arizona-
wintervisitors.com.
Non-profit assists Valley Snowbirds
Never golfed before? Weve got the perfect program for you!
New Golfers & Mentors
First Swing Golf Outing
12:30 p.m. March 8
Stardust Golf Course
Information:
newgolfers@cox.net
or leave a message on the
golf hotline:
544-6117.
623-544-6100 PAGE 6 FEBRUARY 2008
Details of these summaries are available in the
R.H. Johnson Library at 13801 W. Meeker Blvd.
Financials
Recreation Centers of Sun City West, Inc.
Balance Sheet
December 31
2008 2007
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents 5,066,664 4,608,174
Restricted Cash 6,018,508 5,426,157
Accounts Receivable 676,658 560,545
Note Receivable:Theatre West 57,925 40,659
Inventories 192,235 169,850
Prepaids And Other Assets 119,293 116,571
Total Current Assets 12,131,286 10,921,958
Fixed Assets
Furniture & Fixtures 977,418 977,418
Machinery & Equipment 9,951,823 9,276,313
Buildings 35,543,461 34,681,301
Land Improvements 33,590,505 33,071,795
Land 5,196,987 5,196,987
Vehicles 819,938 707,454
86,080,133 83,911,269
Accumulated Depreciation (51,599,171) (49,241,904)
Total Fixed Assets 34,480,962 34,669,365
Total Assets 46,612,248 45,591,323
LIABILITIES AND EQUITIES
Liabilities
Accounts Payable 410,601 292,926
Accrued Purchase 82,015 96,720
A/Pay Sweeps - Pro Shop 178,686 166,300
A/P Gift Certificates 4,983 5,690
Capital Lease 0 62,498
SCW Softball Club 34,412 23,274
Accrued Payroll 292,561 272,828
Accrued Vacation Payable 381,924 303,768
Payroll Taxes Payable 26,213 37,943
401K Payable 33 0
Employee Optional Insurance 4,500 4,020
Liability for Return Checks 327 151
Monument Sign Advance 0 241
Accrued Taxes Payable 67,076 72,575
Accrued Pension Plan 146,415 151,181
Arizona Sales Tax Payable 8,239 12,284
Deferred Membership Fees 3,686,975 3,013,314
Deferred Golf Revenue 865,922 984,444
Total Liabilities 6,190,891 5,500,166
EQUITY
Retained Earnings 41,656,002 41,341,632
Net Profit / (Loss) (1,234,645) (1,250,475)
Total Equity 40,421,357 40,091,157
Total Liabilities and Equity 46,612,248 45,591,323
Recreation Centers of Sun City West, Inc.Consolidated Income Statement
December 31, 2007
Month Month Monthly YTD YTD YTD Prio YTD
Actual Budget Variance Actual Budget Variance Actual
Revenue
Recreation Division 748,544 756,619 (8,075) 4,299,473 4,335,350 (35,877) 4,344,494
Golf Division 556,536 677,555 (121,019) 2,588,924 2,941,138 (352,214) 2,540,379
Bowling Division 69,670 66,963 2,707 290,036 315,744 (25,708) 294,727
Asset Preservation Fee 90,000 112,000 (22,000) 546,000 672,000 (126,000) 452,580
Facility Investment Fee 24,000 12,000 12,000 90,000 72,000 18,000 48,000
Interest Income 25,864 20,000 5,864 158,425 120,000 38,425 132,833
Total Revenue 1,514,614 1,645,137 (130,523) 7,972,858 8,456,232 (483,374) 7,813,013
Expenses
Operating
Recreation Division 476,115 474,808 (1,307) 2,961,335 2,937,303 (24,032) 2,909,986
Golf Division 471,413 543,901 72,488 3,898,413 4,112,734 214,321 3,771,051
Bowling Division 38,187 43,032 4,845 253,396 275,358 21,962 220,534
General & Administrative Expenses 158,380 207,458 49,078 849,326 1,083,671 234,345 890,956
Depreciation
Recreation Division 118,505 104,250 (14,255) 702,777 625,500 (77,277) 567,102
Golf Division 74,709 68,300 (6,409) 440,502 409,800 (30,702) 606,839
Bowling Division 17,026 16,500 (526) 101,757 99,000 (2,757) 97,021
Total Expense 1,354,335 1,458,249 103,914 9,207,506 9,543,366 335,860 9,063,489
Net Revenue (Loss) 160,279 186,888 (26,609) (1,234,648) (1,087,134) (147,514) (1,250,476)
Bowling Lineage by Fiscal Year *
MONTH FY 2005-06 FY 2006-07 FY 2007-08
July ** 10,733 9,843
August ** 4,247 4,259
September 22,370 21,239 19,741
October 30,594 28,520 28,570
November 29,234 28,594 28,023
December 26,347 35,180 24,333
January 32,814 34,674
February 33,694 30,623
March 35,456 35,347
April 18,155 17,358
May 11,449 10,240
June 12,130 11,561
FY to Date 108,545 128,513 114,769
FY Total 252,243 268,316 114,769
* Fiscal Year runs from July 1 to June 30
** Bowling lanes closed for remodeling
Golf Rounds by Fiscal Year *
MONTH FY 2005-06 FY 2006-07 FY 2007-08
July 13,960 14,967 13,101
August 13,859 15,097 12,476
September 18,435 19,303 16,158
October 23,010 22,548 19,594
November 29,405 28,879 25,245
December 28,845 24,807 20,938
January 38,208 28,941
February 36,347 34,842
March 39,545 38,624
April 35,705 32,086
May 25,095 21,701
June 18,362 16,530
FY to Date 127,514 125,601 107,512
FY Total 320,776 298,325 107,512
* Fiscal Year runs from July 1 to June 30
PORA News and Views
PORA
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9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday-Friday
13815 Camino del Sol
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Monday-Friday
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Saturday
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(October-April)
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Are you a PORA
Member?
Perhaps not.
Some residents
have told us that they
are PORA members
but when we check
their status against
our current records
we discover that they
are not.
If you havent paid
the nominal $10 an-
nual dues in more
than a year, you
might not still be a
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PORA ROADS,
SAFETY AND
TRAFFIC
COMMITTEE
2007 ACTIVITIES
Bob Jones, PORA Director
and Chairperson of the PORA
Roads, Safety and Traffic
Committee, turned in the fol-
lowing report:
The PORA Roads, Safety
and Traffic Committee meets
monthly with representatives
from MCDOT, ADOT and Sun
City West residents.
Some of the items discussed
on a regular basis include
schedules for traffic light in-
stallation and other road con-
struction, No Parking signs,
crosswalks, Quiet Zone RR
zones, speeding concerns, etc.
Two traffic engineers on the
committee completed a 15-
minute traffic count at 151st
Avenue and Heritage Drive,
and the results will be turned
over to MCDOT.
An ongoing study of traffic
at that intersection is being
made by the county to deter-
mine whether a four way stop
is needed.
Loop 303 traffic noise has
been a serious issue of con-
cern. The March committee
meeting was devoted entirely
to the noise issues generated
by Loop 303 traffic.
The study is planned that
will allow transportation man-
agers to provide accurate cost
estimates of realistic options to
accelerate noise mitigation.
To read the complete annual
report from the PORA Roads,
Safety and Traffic Committee,
go to the PORA web site at
www.porascw.org .
ENVIRONMENTAL
SUBCOMMITTEE
EFFORTS FOR 2007
Shirley L. McDonald, the
Chairperson for the PORA En-
vironmental Subcommittee,
gives this report on the activi-
ties of the Subcommittee dur-
ing 2007:
The Environmental Subcom-
mittee has worked with the
umbrella organization, the
Joint Environmental Task
Force, to help control and re-
duce air pollution in our area. I
served as Co-Chair of that or-
ganization and held meetings
every other month. Walt Pat-
terson of the SCHOA was the
other Co-Chair and he ran the
alternate monthly meetings.
The Joint Environmental
Task Force is active in repre-
senting the three Sun Cities,
Ventana Lakes, Coyote Lakes,
Peoria, Youngtown, Surprise,
and the unincorporated Rose
Garden Lane Community:
The Environmental Subcom-
mittee/Joint Environmental
Task Force continues to em-
phasize the protection of the
public health.
One example is that the Coy-
ote Lakes PM10 Monitor data
has averaged about 50 micro-
grams per cubic meter since it
was installed in late March.
This is an unhealthy level.
California has adopted
20ug/m3 as a maximum limit
based on a volume of informa-
tion provided by reliable
sources such as the American
Lung Association. This limit
would have been exceeded
here more than 90 percent of
the time at this monitor.
We believe that the limits
should be the same as the Cal-
ifornia limits to protect the
public. We have requested
more inspection of mining op-
eration by the county.
To read more about this sub-
ject and to view the complete
annual report from the PORA
Environmental Subcommittee,
go to the PORA web site at
www.porascw.org.
PORA WATER
COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT
2007
Bob Jones, PORA Director
and Chairperson of the PORA
Water Committee, turned in
the following report:
The PORA Water Committee
meets monthly with represen-
tatives of the Arizona Ameri-
can Water Co., the Recreation
Centers of Sun City West and
interested residents of Sun City
West. Water company repre-
sentatives usually include the
Community Relations Man-
ager.
Fugitive water is always an
issue. Committee member Jack
Kurrle rides his bicycle many
miles through Sun City West
on a daily basis and checks on
fugitive water. He uses red
flags to designate water leaks,
followed up by phone calls.
Positive improvements in ir-
rigation leaks at Del Webb
Hospital and the Madison have
resulted because of letters from
this committee. There is con-
tinued need to inform residents
about illegal discharge of pool
water into public areas.
In October, the committee
provided a forum for Tom
Cook, who discussed the pos-
sibility of using artificial grass
in Sun City West condo areas
as a water conservation meas-
ure.
Many condo association rep-
resentatives were in atten-
dance. An Arizona American
Water Co. representative spoke
for the water company, saying
that she would be happy to
meet with individual condo
groups to discuss ways of con-
serving water and offer esti-
mates for the savings involved.
Another issue of concern for
the committee and residents is
the Arizona American request
for increased sewer rates.
To read more about this and
to view the complete annual
report from the PORA Water
Committee, go to the PORA
web site at www.porascw.org .
SPRING SEMESTER
OF LIFELONG
LEARNING
IN SWING
There are still openings for
Spring Semester PORA Life-
long Learning classes. Go to
the PORA web site at www.po-
rascw.org to check out the
classes being offered, or stop
in at the PORA office to get a
copy of the Spring Semester
catalog.
PORA committees report on years activities
Time for a Valen-
tines Day History
Lesson with Ms. Infor-
mation
Contrary to popular
belief, Valentines
Day was not started
by Hallmark just so
they could sell 188
million valentines a
year. After all, Hallmark hardly
ever makes up a holiday (like
Grandparents Day) just to sell
cards when they have better
things to do like selling
Twinkie-flavored chapstick,
singing snowmen, and thou-
sands of dust-gathering objects
that have no other job than to
look cute on our dressers,
shelves, nightstands, walls, and
Christmas trees.
There are several versions of
how Valentines Day got
started, but Ms. Information
prefers not to dwell on the
Frances Ford Coppola version
and prefers to go straight for
the Walt Disney adaptation
where we find a kindly minis-
ter named Valentine who lived
in Rome during the third cen-
tury, which was ruled by a
cranky, beady-eyed emperor
named Claudius II. Even
though he offered season tick-
ets to all the best coliseum
events and memberships to the
wine-of-the-month club,
Claudius could not get enough
men to serve in his army. (Who
wouldnt jump at the chance to
work for a CEO called
Claudius the Cruel?!)
Claudius decided that the
reason his recruiters were so
idle was because most of the
men were married and
didnt want to leave
their wives and fami-
lies in order to walk
thousands of miles
carrying back-break-
ing pounds of shields,
swords and spears,
while gnawing on de-
licious strips of sheep
jerky on their way to
exotic and enticing locations
such as Mongolia (upper or
lower, it didnt seem to matter).
So, rather than offering bonus
cruises to Crete or gift cards to
the Marketplace, Claudius the
Cruel, who was prone to lis-
tening to his cheap-fix stock-
holders, passed a law
forbidding marriage.
At first, parents were happy
that they would no longer be
shelling out copious gold coins
for elaborate weddings, but
then it hit them that they would
never have a chance to spoil
their grandchildren, or worse
yet, there could still be grand-
children but theyd probably
have to live with grandma and
grandpa! So concerned parents
encouraged the secret mar-
riages that were performed by
kindly Minister Valentine, until
some dirty rotten scoundrel,
who probably thought she
looked fat in her bridesmaids
dress, tattled, and Valentine
was thrown into jail and sen-
tenced to death.
While doing time, Valentine
was visited by numerous
young people and, although
they couldnt buy him a get
out of jail free card because
Monopoly hadnt been in-
vented yet, a daughter of one
of the prison guards who was a
frequent visitor received a note
upon his death on Feb. 14, 269
A.D. It was signed, Love
from your Valentine, accord-
ing to the daughter, who con-
fided to Barbara Walters in an
exclusive, emotional interview.
It is generally accepted that
Geoffrey Chaucer was the first
to associate Saint Valentines
Day with romantic love when
he wrote yet another indeci-
pherable poem:
For this was on seynt Volan-
tynys day
Whan euery bryd comyth
there to chese (shoose) his
make (mate).
The poem honored the first
anniversary of the engagement
of King Richard II of England
(13) and Anne of Bohemia (14)
who no doubt preferred dunk-
ing crumpets and smacking
each other with cricket mallets
to poetry readings.
The first mass-produced
Valentine cards in the United
States were designed and pro-
duced in 1847 by Esther How-
land, whose father owned a
book and stationery store. Ms.
Howland had been inspired by
English valentines she had re-
ceived, and she eventually ex-
panded her Americanized
valentines into a $100,000 a
year business shortly before
Martha Stewart called to say,
Of course youll need my
matching towels with those
cards!
623-544-6100 PAGE 8 FEBRUARY 2008
R.H. Johnson Library
Ms. Information provides another valuable history lesson
Carol Foutts
Library Director
If youd like to help the of
the Friends of the R.H.
Johnson Library reach
their Building Fund goal,
please mail your tax-de-
ductible donations to:
Friends of the R.H. John-
son Library Building Fund,
13801 W. Meeker Blvd.,
Sun City West, AZ 85375.
Grand Opening
The Librarys Grand Open-
ing is slated for later this
month. The exact date is
not available as of
press time.
Please check your local
newspapers and
www.rcscw.com
for details!
Happy Valentines Day!
Friends sponsor book sale
The Friends of the R.H.
Johnson Library will hold a
two-day book sale from 1 to 4
p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, and
from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 23, in the R.H. Johnson
Social Hall, 19803 R. H. John-
son Blvd.
The sale will offer a special
opportunity for the members of
the Friends, as the first day will
be only for paid-up members.
If you havent joined for 2008
yet, you may do so on the day
of the pre-sale; cost is only $2
per person.
Remember, the requirements
to participate in the presale on
Thursday, Feb. 21, are: you
must show your rec card, and
you must be a member of the
Friends of the Library (verified
at the door or purchased there
for $2).
The Feb. 23 sale is open to
the general public.
The Friends would be most
grateful for any donations re-
ceived prior to the sale days.
For details about dropping off
books or other information,
call 623-544-6130.
If youre itching to get your taxes paid and
need a booklet or form from the IRS, the Rec
Centers can help you.
Until the R.H. Johnson Library reopens
(sometime this month), the forms are available
in the Video Game Room (in-between Mini-
Golf and Table Tennis) where the Satellite Li-
brary was located.
Once the main Library reopens, the forms
will be moved back there.
Library Staff will put out forms as they re-
ceive them, so please be aware that whatever
the library has will be displayed.
If you cant find the form you need out of
our selection, please try the following:
1) Call the IRS for forms at 1-800-829-3676.
2) For tax help/questions: individuals, 1-
800-829-1040; businesses, 1-800-829-4933.
3) Tele Tax-24 hour tax information: 1-800-
829-4477.
4) Internet: www.irs.gov.
5) Call the library at 623-544-6130 for di-
rections to the Video Game Room.
6) Library staff cannot offer tax instruction
or advice check your local papers for tax as-
sistance professionals.
Library staff makes variety of tax forms available
The nearly complete R.H. Johnson Library looks cavernous in-
side with its new carpeting and lack of book shelves, which will be
moved in soon for the Grand Opening.
Support the
Friends
Building Fund!
The words Valen-
tines Day can strike
fear in the hearts of
men. Seeing as the
original holiday in-
cluded Pagan ritu-
als, I can understand
the feeling of fear. But
the connotations
changed when the
Catholic Church con-
verted the celebration
into something wholesome and
named it after St. Valentine.
There is still some question
as to who St. Valentine is, but
the short story is the holiday
has become a widely cele-
brated and beloved day.
From the first Valentines
Day, the art of giving a gift was
the accepted tradition. Whether
it is a card, flowers or a gift, the
thought behind it is
what counts. The
Valentine card dates
way back to 270 AD,
which is long before
Hallmark came into
being.
Flowers are a tradi-
tional gift, and the
type and color have
different messages.
Then, of course, there
is Cupid, the winged boy with
the bow and arrow flying
around shooting people who
then fall in love with the first
person they see. Sounds like an
Village Store
Katie
Van Leuven
Store Supervisor
Valentines dilemma solved! Visit the Village Store
Did you know your friendly neighborhood
Village Store was designed by Del Webb as an
outlet for our chartered club members to sell
their wares?
Without the store, our club members would
have piles and piles of goodies crowding their
homes, with no way to sell them to recoup their
materials expenses.
As such, the store operates within a tight
budget and relies on volunteers to assist our
shoppers in looking at and purchasing the fine
arts and crafts made by people like you. With
our busy season upon us, nows a good time to
consider lending a hand to your local Village
Store, which supports your craft work.
The store is always in need of volunteers to
help our shoppers locate, look at, and purchase
items. Volunteering is easy, and free training is
provided. A variety of short and flexible shifts
are available.
Simply call Village Store Manager Katie Van
Leuven at 623-544-6135 to find out more about
the volunteer opportunities available to you. If
you are currently a member of a chartered club,
you might even be able to get club monitoring
credit for the hours you volunteer in the store.
Looking for something fun to do?
Consider volunteering at the Village Store
olden days dating service.
Then there is the heart, the
traditional symbol of Valen-
tines Day. There are many an-
cient stories about the hearts
place in Valentines history, but
one of the more humorous is
that the shape of a real heart is
not very good and the shape of
a womens derriere is more ap-
propriate. Boy, is that a stretch.
Anyway, the heart with
Cupids arrow through it is the
official symbol of Valentines
Maybe youre thinking
Breakfast in Bed. Not a good
idea. First, crumbs in bed, bad.
Second, when she comes out to
see the mess in the kitchen, the
mood is destroyed.
Thinking of going out to a
nice restaurant for dinner?
Great, but youll need to get
there around 3 p.m. so you
dont have to wait for two
hours.
Getting back to the Village
Store we have a large variety
of arts and crafts made by the
talented members of 23 clubs in
Sun City West. We would love
to help you solve your Valen-
tine dilemma, so stop in.
We will be having a special
Valentine Preview Salefrom
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 8, with re-
freshments served.
One-of-a-kind Valentine gifts such as those pictured on this page
will be featured during the Village Stores Valentines Preview
event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 8. Refreshments will be served.
Hi all. I am sad to say that I
must put Katies Big Adven-
ture on hold until April. The
Village Store is bustling with
shoppers during the winter
months and planning for the
Spring Fair takes up a lot of my
time.
I have had so much positive
feedback on the articles that
Im really looking forward to
resuming them later this spring.
I will ask the clubs that I
havent visited to let me know
of events you are having:
classes, demonstrations, work-
shops or anything of interest
that you would like me to ob-
serve and write a story about.
You know your schedules,
and I can plan mine around
your events, so just let me
know whats coming.
I truly have enjoyed the in-
teractions with the club mem-
bers, and actually making some
crafts has been wonderful.
Thank you again for welcom-
ing me into you domains, and I
look forward to the spring.
Sincerely,
Katie Van Leuven
Village Store Supervisor
Time is flying by! It seems we just finished the fall fair, and
yet the Spring Arts and Crafts Fair is almost here. Mark your
calendars for March 15. The hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Plan to attend this special event featuring arts and crafts
from 20 of Sun City Wests chartered clubs. You can find
everything from doll clothes to fine art, jewelry to baby
booties, and everything in between. Youre sure to find some-
thing that tickles your fancy.
Refreshments will be available for purchase, and parking is
free. Cash, Visa, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.
Look for more details in the March Rec Center News.
Spring Fair is almost here
Katies Big Adventure on
hold until later this year
A note from Katie...
Recently I was driving to the Palm Ridge Rec
Center very early in the morning, before sunrise.
I noticed how dark the streets were as there were
very few street lights.
Knowing what a safe and wonderful neigh-
borhood this is, I was not afraid, but I thought
about how difficult it would be to find one of the
homes in the pitch black night. I know the fire
department and sheriff have systems to help
them find addresses, but we common folk do not
have the same equipment.
Well, the Village Store just happens to have a
solution.
We sell reflective house number signs that are
attached to a post. Many homeowners here have
already purchased them, but Im betting some
of you dont know where to get them. Look no
further!
For just $30, plus tax and a $10 installation
fee, you can have one of these nifty signs to let
your friends and family, not to mention emer-
gency personnel, have an easier time finding
your home.
Guide the way with reflective address signs
Day.
So there you have some his-
tory behind the holiday. Now
you need to decide a special gift
to go with it. If a box of heart-
shaped chocolates or a bouquet
of flowers does not strike your
fancy, come on into the Village
Store and peruse our nice selec-
tion of gifts for both men and
women.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Village Store will be
open from 9 a.m. to
1 p.m. on Presidents
Day, Monday, Feb. 18.
Our golf grip is im-
portant simply be-
cause it is our only
connection with the
golf club. Its respon-
sible for the direction,
distance and trajectory
a ball flies. Because it
affects so many vari-
ables, it becomes tops on the
list of things to check every
swing, every time.
There are a few things about
the grip that are important, and
none of them really have to do
with which grip type you
choose. Using an overlap, in-
terlock or a 10-finger baseball
grip is really just a personal
preference on what feels better.
What is important is the posi-
tion, placement, pressure and
precision of the grip. Lets talk
about each of these variables.
Position means how much
rotation you have with your
hands on the handle. Straight
down the middle of the grip
with the thumbs is usually neu-
tral, slightly rotated the right
(for a right hander) is consid-
ered strong and slightly rotated
to the left is weak. If the grip is
too strong the ball will hook,
too weak the ball will slice.
Being off by just half an inch
can give you a 30-yard curve!
Placement is how far up or
down you place your hands on
the handle. Ideally you want
the top pad of the top hand just
below the butt end of the grip.
For every inch you choke down
on the grip it will gen-
erally make the ball fly
10 yards shorter.
Pressure is perhaps
the most overlooked
part of the grip by most
golfers. The hands re-
ally need to be soft on
the grip for three main
reasons: first so the clubface
can rotate properly allowing
the ball to go straight, second
so that bottom of the clubhead
can reach the grass allowing
the ball to lift, and last to give
the clubhead speed, which
gives the ball distance.
Precision simply means put-
ting your hands on the same
way every time. Going by feel
is usually not good enough.
Things can change as we get
comfortable and we dont even
realize it. This is a game of
inches! Look at the grip each
time and place it on one hand at
a time.
There is nothing more impor-
tant than the way in which you
grip the club. If direction, tra-
jectory or distance are an issue
for you, check the grip first!
Robin Eichten is an LPGA
Class A member and certified
teacher teaching golf profes-
sionally since 1987. She
teaches on alternating weeks at
Echo Mesa, Pebblebrook and
Deer Valley.
Lessons are $35. For infor-
mation or to sign up, call Robin
at 623-322-6300 or email
golfinwithrobin@aol.com.
If you received a
computer over the
holiday season and
have had the opportu-
nity to have the
grandkids show you
the basics of email,
you might want to
send one to
golfinfo@rcscw.com
and ask to be placed
on our email blast list. Just
send us your email address so
that we can send you periodic
updates. Your email address
wont be shared elsewhere.
If all the local promotions
hyping the FBR Open
in Scottsdale dont
have you curious
about this crazy game
we call golf, how
about finding out for
yourself? Our next
First Swing program
is coming up soon.
This program is
geared for residents
who have never played golf, or
perhaps havent played in
some time. Volunteer mentors
and instructors provide some
very basic fundamentals of the
golf swing, and then partici-
pants go out onto the golf
course to experience first hand
the thrill of the game. And its
free! More information is
available by emailing new-
golfers@cox.net, or by calling
the Golf Hotline at 544-6117.
How many of you know
about our Family Guest Pro-
gram available through Mem-
ber Services? If you have
family or friends coming in for
a few days (Presidents Day
weekend?) and you want to en-
sure that they will be able to
enjoy a round of golf, this pro-
gram is for you!
You can pre-arrange up to
two foursomes at the executive
courses, or up to two five-
somes at the regulation courses
30 days in advance (some re-
strictions, such as Mens and
Womens Club Days, may
apply).
The ladies at Member Serv-
ices will make every effort to
secure your family golf outing
at the day, course and time you
desire. Prepayment at the time
of the reservation at Member
Services is required.
February brings with it not
only Valentines Day, but also
Tournament Winnings Sweet-
heart Month! During the
month of February only,
Mens and Ladies Club Tour-
nament Winnings on the books
can be used for greens fees and
food/beverage purchases at our
golf courses (other than at the
Crooked Putter).
So if youve been banking
your winnings and you dont
need more merchandise such
as golf balls or another golf
shirt, spend them at the golf
courses during the month of
February for your favorite re-
freshments and greens fees.
Golf
623-544-6100 PAGE 10 FEBRUARY 2008
Scott Simpson
Golf Operations,
Marketing Manager
Get us your email address, and well keep you informed
BUILDING A BETTER GOLF GAME
Robin Eichten
GOLFING WITH ROBIN
Whats so important
about the grip anyway?
Golf can be a very frustrating game.
It demands lots of hard work to reach
a high level of proficiency, yet even all
the hard work put in may not eventu-
ally realize desired results. Innate
ability plays a huge role in any golfer
reaching maximum potential.
Scientific studies have now shown
that by the time we reach five years of
age, our potential athletic talent has been fairly
well ingrained in each of us. Hand-eye coor-
dination issues, strength potential and flexi-
bility have been established by this early age.
We can now take a young child and adminis-
ter a series of tests to determine hand-eye co-
ordination, flexibility, running speed,
muscular structure and many other assets that
lend themselves toward athleticism in any
given sport.
The idea behind these studies is to provide a
path for what sports may be more conducive
for any potential athlete. For example, you
certainly wouldnt want to guide an athlete
with large muscles and short tendons and lig-
aments toward gymnastics. This athlete would
be more inclined to pursue other sports such as
shot put or discus in track; power weight lift-
ing or football.
The beauty of golf lies in the fact that it is
one of the only sports we play that is not re-
actionary. That little ball sits there and we
must react to it.
We may be limited by those issues of
hand-eye coordination, flexibility and
strength as far as reaching our own
goals in golf, but it doesnt mean we
cant enjoy the challenge of the game.
Our attention is centered on the golf
course and our own expectations. We
cannot control how our opponent plays
or how he may score.
Dont become overly frustrated if you dont
hit every shot perfectly. The vast majority of
us who play golf just dont have the talent and
we havent put in the practice time to reach
the highest level.
I give golf lessons to a very successful re-
tired thoracic surgeon who wishes he could
play golf as well as he operated with a scalpel.
I keep reminding him that I would prefer that
he be slightly upset with his golf game as op-
posed to me being slightly upset with my abil-
ity to open someones chest and put their heart
in my hands. We all have a talent for some-
thing. Sometimes it may not be golf, but we
can still get outside and enjoy the game with
friends.
Doug is a PGA member and a certified in-
structor for the Rec Centers. He gives lessons
by appointment at Grandview, Stardust and
Desert Trails. You can schedule a lesson by
calling 623-866-9163.
Doug Weber
Innate ability impacts golf potential
But golfers of all abilities can enjoy the game!
The Rec Centers Golf Operations has sched-
uled more Green Team play dates on March 24,
April 7 and April 21, all at Stardust Golf Course.
The Green Team is for residents who have
played very little golf, havent played in a while,
or want a relaxed game atmosphere. The format
provides a friendly, non-stressful environment.
Players will need their rec cards, plus the stan-
dard nine-hole fee payable at the golf course.
Going on to play 18 holes is an individual op-
tion. Tee-times will be reserved on a first come,
first served basis. To reserve a place, players
must go to Stardust Golf Course and enter their
names in the Green Team sign up book available
at the starters counter. This is the only way; no
phone reservations. Sign up is available only in
the seven days preceding each play date.
To get on the Green Team e-mail list or for in-
formation, email newgolfers@cox.net, or call
544-6037.
Green Team Golf: March 24, April 7, April 21
Golf
Do you have a
swing? Is that a silly
question? Would you
be surprised to learn
that in my opinion,
very few golfers have
a swing? The most
overworked euphe-
mism in the game of
golf is the word swing. Most
golfers have a complex-circu-
l ar - hi t t i ng- mot i on- t hat -
somewhat-resembles-a-swing.
Its nothing more than a mem-
orized striking motion. Its not
a swing.
Where do we see the greatest
evidence of swinging? On the
PGA and LPGA tours, thats
where. Those folks really
swing. Why? Because they re-
alize, both from personal expe-
rience and from the instruction
they have received, that their
best chance of hitting the next
shot well depends on true
swinging.
True swinging is depending
on something outside yourself
to get the job done consistently
well. It is depending on mo-
mentum and inertia to get the
club to the same place every
time. It is relying on a smooth
blending of the elements of the
golf swing to produce power
that is, at the same time, both
abundant and reliable.
The events of the golf swing
unfold with a speed that is
mind-boggling. Certain aspects
of the swing have to happen in
a window of time that is one-
tenth to one-hundredth of a
second in duration.
Nobody has the hand-
eye coordination to
achieve that consis-
tently not Tiger
Woods, not anybody.
And yet, it is obvious
that some golfers can
hit those windows time
after time. How do they do
that?
They are s-w-i-n-g-i-n-g!
They are letting momentum
and the flow of movement pro-
duce consistency and timing
that they could not produce
otherwise. They are are you
ready for this? letting the
club do the work for them. (Ill
bet youve never heard that be-
fore, have you?)
Well, how is that done? You
have to relax and swing the
weight of your arms in addi-
tion to the weight of the club.
Most golfers have the mistaken
idea that they swing the club
with their arms. Good golfers
realize that they swing their
arms and the club goes along
for the ride. What is the impli-
cation of that statement? Their
shoulders are relaxed. As long
as golfers are using the mus-
cles of their hands, arms and
shoulders, theyre not swing-
ing. Theyre just manipulating
the club and approximating the
position the club should truly
be in. Sometimes their approx-
imations are good and they
play well. Sometimes their ap-
proximations are off and
theyre awful.
Learn to swing in pendulum
and to relax your shoulders as
you do. Let gravity do the
work in both directions. If you
swing harder in the downswing
than you do in the backswing,
is that swinging? Well, have
you ever seen a pendulum that
swings faster in one direction
than the other? In order to truly
emulate a pendulum, your
downswing has to match your
backswing for speed.
How do you learn to do that?
Hit small shots with half
swings and try to hit the shots
with a true pendulum motion.
Make a half-dozen or so prac-
tice swings in a pendulum mo-
tion, swinging continuously.
Then stand up to the ball and
do it again, one more time.
Content yourself with small
swings and small shots. If you
try to hit the ball too far, youll
be forcing the downswing and
taking a whack at the ball.
If you will show patience
and truly emulate a pendulum,
you will discover a remarkable
state effortless power.
NOTE: The free clinics in
February at Trail Ridge Golf
Course will cover the full
swing. They will be given at 3
p.m. Tuesday and Friday,
Feb. 12 and 15. Come join
us!
Tom Drisler is the instructor
at Trail Ridge Golf Course.
For lessons, please call 602-
316-0419. A video with a take-
home CD is part of the
package.
You call that a golf swing?
Tom Drisler
Club
5 Iron
9 Iron
9 Wood
7 Wood
5 Wood
7 Iron
Wedge
Driver
Driver
9 Iron
p. wedge
6 Iron
Yardage
184
109
155
150
185
117
115
183
200
101
121
153
Hole
3
7
5
16
15
8
2
3
5
12
7
14
Golf Course
Stardust
Desert Trails
Trail Ridge
Trail Ridge
Grandview
Pebblebrook
Desert Trails
Stardust
Trail Ridge
Echo Mesa
Desert Trails
Desert Trails
Date
12-2-07
12-5-07
12-11-07
12-12-07
12-12-07
12-19-07
12-20-07
12-26-07
12-28-07
12-29-07
12-29-07
12-29-07
Name
Jack Johnson
Charles Storms
Joyce Timoffee
Donald A. Lancaster
George Taylor
Ronald Fernandez
Don Marine
Conway Hanson
James G. Parrish
Shirley Doerschner
Larry Bell
Joel D. Wiegert
Holes in One
Sun City West Sunday Couples Golf
Following is the schedule for Sunday Couples Golf:
Feb. 10: Pebblebrook
Feb. 24: Echo Mesa
March 9: Trail Ridge
March 30: Desert Trails
April 13: Deer Valley
April 27: Stardust
May 11: Pebblebrook
May 25: Echo Mesa
golfinfo@rcscw.com
Are you getting more computer literate? Do you have
email? Would you like to receive email on a weekly basis re-
garding the goings on at the Rec Center golf courses? Send
us an email at golfinfo@rcscw.com and request to be put on
our email blast list. Well start sending you topical golf course
information on a regular basis.
Womens softball tourney
benefits Bosom Buddies
Women softball players from communities representing al-
most 100,000 people will play in a two-day softball competi-
tion Feb. 9 and 10 to raise funds for breast cancer awareness
and prevention.
The third-annual Bosom Buddies Invitational begins with
games at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Liberty Field at
Kuentz Rec Center in Sun City West. The championship game
will begin 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, also at Liberty Field.
The effort will raise funds to aid in breast cancer awareness
and prevention programs. Bosom Buddies is a Valley-
founded, all-volunteer breast cancer support group that pro-
vides free assistance ranging from emotional support to help
with prostheses.
The Sun City West Flames and Sun City West Sparks
womens senior softball teams will host the Diamonds of Sun
City Grand, the Sunsets of Glendale, the Queen Bees of Mesa,
and teams from Arizona Traditions and PebbleCreek.
The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will
be available for purchase, as will items to be bid on at a silent
auction.
According to Bosom Buddies, women have a one in seven
chance of getting breast cancer in their lifetime. Bosom Bud-
dies provides informal meetings for survivors and others with
an interest in breast cancer. Literature, videos, books and
handouts are available, as are a variety of prostheses
Bosom Buddies has received $8,000 from the tournament
since its inception. Tournament Director Loran Swanson and
Fund-raising Chairman Larry Ott are hoping to add another
$5,000 to the amount this year.
Supporters are encouraged to wear pink in honor of all
breast cancer survivors.
The Arizona Senior
Olympics will be held Feb.
16-March 9, with some of the
competition right here in Sun
City West. The games offer 32
sports for adults 50 and older.
Area residents hoping to
catch some of the billiards ac-
tion can do so at the Sports
Pavilion at the R.H. Johnson
Rec Center campus on Satur-
day, March 1, and Sunday,
March 2. Competition begins
9 a.m. both days. The 50- to
69-year-olds will play on Sat-
urday, and the 70 and older
crowd will compete Sunday.
Bowling competition also
will take place at the Sports
Pavilion, with play at 10 a.m.
and 2 p.m. on both Saturday,
March 1, and Sunday, March
2. Mens and womens teams
and all singles play on Satur-
day. Mens and womens dou-
bles and mixed doubles play
Sunday.
The Rec Centers is also
proud to be hosting this years
lawn bowling competition,
which will include open sin-
gles play on Monday and
Tuesday, Feb. 18 and 19, and
mixed pairs on Wednesday
and Thursday, Feb. 20 and 21.
The lawn bowling facilities
also are at the R.H. Johnson
Rec Center campus, which is
at 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd.
For more information, visit
the Senior Olympics website:
www.azseniorolympics.com.
SCW hosts Senior Olympics
623-544-6100 PAGE 12 FEBRUARY 2008
One of the most important areas of
the game of bowling, and the easiest
to get into trouble with, is the move-
ment of your first step.
There are three basic considera-
tions you need to work on to ensure a
great start every shot. These will re-
sult in more consistent timing, more
clean releases, and more accurate
shots.
For four-step, right-handed players (oppo-
site for left-handers), when you set the ball
into motion, make sure the right foot is under
the ball with your starting step.
Repeat the distance and shape of
your push-away. How far you push the
ball and when you unfold your right
elbow must be the same every time.
This will require a lot of practice.
The speed of movement, on a scale
of one to 10 with one being slow and
10 being fast, also must be consistent.
After you have tried several speeds,
pick the one that feels most natural
and develop a feel for it.
When you perfect stance position and tempo
movements, you will repeat shots more con-
sistently and improve your game.
Attention all wanna-be
bowlers! Learn to Bowl clin-
ics are offered every month to
get you on the road to learning
this fun sport.
The next sessions will begin
9 a.m. Wednes-
days, Feb. 6, 13
and 20 at John-
son Lanes in the
Sports Pavilion at
R.H. Johnson
Rec Center.
Cost is $25 per
person, which in-
cludes the three weeks of in-
struction and bowling.
Payments and reservations
can be made at the Sports
Pavilion counter.
Our certified bowling in-
structors, Marie
Forman and Ray
Hansen, will
teach you all the
fundamentals in
a fun and wel-
coming atmos-
phere with other
beginners.
Bowling
MARIES BOWLING TIP:
Step into more consistent shots
Marie Forman
Bowling Instructor
Learn to Bowl
R.H. Johnson Lanes welcomes Mel Shirey as
the new Tournament Director and Special
Events Coordinator.
Mel is welcoming any and all ideas you may
have for tournaments or special events youd
like to see happen at the lanes. Please drop off
your ideas and/or suggestions in written form
and leave them at the monitors desk for Mel.
Include your name and telephone number so he
may contact you if further information is re-
quired.
Upcoming events include a Moonlight No-Tap
event at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. This event
is open to all Sun City West residents and Con-
trolled Neighborhood Play bowlers. Entries for
this event will close on Thursday, Feb. 14. Cost
is $10 per person.
The Sports Pavilion will be hosting the bowl-
ing and billiard events for this years Senior
Olympics on Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and
2. You may pick up your entries at the monitors
desk, and remember, they must be filed by Feb.
8. If you are not able to participate, mark your
calendars to come and watch the activities. The
Rec Centers will also be hosting the bocce event
on our courts. Medals will be awarded for all
events.
We will also be hosting a special event with
the Junior Bowlers on Saturday, March 15. In
conjunction with this tournament, there will be
a Pro-Am tournament in which you may bowl
with one of these talented youngsters. More in-
formation regarding this event will be forth-
coming.
The Rec Centers Bowling
Committee would like to rec-
ognize one of Johnson Lanes
long-time advocates.
Jim Hill, who served on the
Rec Centers Bowling Com-
mittee and as the Bowling As-
sociation of Sun City Wests
treasurer, has been active in
the Sun City West bowling
program for many years. He
conducted the Senior Bowl-
ing Invitational and is one of
the founders of the Peterson
League.
Hill said he first became in-
terested in bowling as a 13-
year-old living in California.
Pin setting was a way to
earn a little spending money,
he said. Using house balls, I
could enjoy some open play
between sets. It was good ex-
ercise also.
I continued when my folks
moved us to Washington and
my interest then moved to
league play.
Hills interest in bowling
faded when he was working
at Boeing and the night shifts
he was on prevented him
from improving his bowling
skills. When he retired from
the company in 1988, he and
his wife, Phyllis, moved to
Sun City West.
I had a choice of golf or
bowling, and we decided
maybe bowling was some-
thing Phyllis and I could do
together, Hill said.
After bowling for a while in
Sun City West, Hill began to
see his average improve. I
became a consistent 190-plus
average and even managed a
200-plus average a couple of
seasons in the Pioneer
League. Now Im lucky to av-
erage 180 because Im shaky
on the spare shooting.
In 1996, Hill was elected to
the Bowlers Hall of Fame,
and for four years he served
as secretary of the BASCW.
Hill remained active in Sun
City West bowling in several
capacities, and in 2005 joined
the Bowling Committee and
volunteered to be a tourna-
ment director.
This past December, Hill
and his wife moved to Royal
Oaks Life Care Center in Sun
City, but he continues to bowl
on the Peterson League.
What the future holds I
cant say, but bowling will
continue as my passion and
maybe the spares will come
back, he said.
The Bowling Committee
would like to thank Hill for
his active support of the Sun
City West bowling program,
and wish him continued suc-
cess with those spares.
Tournament director coordinates events
Kudos to Hill for longtime
support of SCW bowling
Bowling Trivia
Martin Luther was an avid bowler who had his own bowling
lane. Many bowling historians credit him with standardizing
the rules of bowling and fixing the number of pins at nine.
(Source: www.usefultrivia.com)
BASCW members who accomplished their
goal of a 300 game recently were Peter Frey,
Rich Mazzolini, Ron Goff and Terry Ham-
man. Terry bowled two 300 games during our
New Years Eve No Tap tournament.
Our February schedule: No Tap on Saturday,
Feb. 9 and 23. Our Red Pin bowling will start
1:30 p.m. Tuesdays from April 22 through
July. The Over-Average Tournament will be
the week of March 16-22.
Watch the Rec Center News for more infor-
mation during the coming months. Member-
ship is only $5 per person per year. Come join
us at Johnson Lanes in the Sports Pavilion. We
know it would be an enjoyable time for you
and great exercise. Call 623-975-6373.
BASCWs 2008 Board of Directors (not pictured in order) are President Glenn Compton, Vice
President Tonie Miller, Secretary Dena Martin, Treasurer Pete Latino and Directors Tina Mich-
ling, Jim Hackbarth, Gene DArchangelo, Jim Christy and George Watts.
Club Contacts
Phone Numbers
MAIN TELEPHONE NUMBER:
623-544-6000
RH JOHNSON REC CENTER:
544-6105
Swimming Pool: 544-6106
Tennis Reservations: 544-6151
Mini Golf, Table Tennis, Arcade,
Racquetball, Bocce: 544-6108
VILLAGE STORE: 544-6135
(located at R.H. Johnson
Rec Center)
RH JOHNSON LIBRARY:
544-6130
SPORTS PAVILION (Bowling):
544-6140
Strike Zone Eatery: 544-6116
BEARDSLEY REC CENTER:
544-6524
Pool/Mini Golf: 544-6525
KUENTZ REC CENTER:
544-6580
Swimming Pool/Fitness:
544-6561
PALM RIDGE REC CENTER:
544-6580
Swimming Pool/Fitness:
544-6581
GOLF OPERATIONS: 544-6037
Tee Time Confirmation:
544-6044
Tee Time Reservations:
www.cgsteetimes.com
Course Conditions: 544-6175
DEER VALLEY: 544-6016
DESERT TRAILS: 544-6017
ECHO MESA: 544-6014
GRANDVIEW: 544-6013
Crooked Putter: 544-6090
PEBBLEBROOK: 544-6010
STARDUST: 544-6012
TRAIL RIDGE: 544-6015
ADMINISTRATION
General Manager: 544-6110
Human Resources: 544-6123
Member Services: 544-6100
Rec Center News: 544-6027
Website: 544-6133
Recreation Manager: 544-6114
Tours & Scheduling: 544-6129
Box Office: 544-6032
Arts & Crafts
Sun West Art, Mari-
ann Hutflesz: 975-1022
Basketeers, Martha
Houck: 544-7827
Calligraphy, Judy
Newlan: 214-1305
Ceramics West,
Jack Marten: 546-8685
Clay Club, A.W.
Spicer: 975-0303
Copper Cookers,
Joanne Bottorf: 584-
6134
Johnson Lapidary,
Troy Gray: 215-2221
SCW Beaders, Mar-
lene Brady: 556-4237
Leather Carvers,
John Granlund: 977-
8929
Mac-Cro-Knit,
Diane Cuzzetto: 398-
8614
Metal Club, Don
Mellum: 214-1660
Encore Needle &
Craft, Eleanor Hamil-
ton: 214-2990
Photography West,
Harald Johnsen: 215-
3355
Porcelain Painters,
Constance Irmer: 214-
0320
Palo Verde Patch-
ers, Gayle Grand: 546-
3360
Rosemaling-Euro-
pean Folk Art, Dee
Moum: 584-4134
Rip n Sew, Kathy
Gundersen: 388-6773
Creative Silk Flow-
ers, Rosemarie Read:
214-9712
Toy-Ki Silvercraft,
Donald Swope: 214-
2176
Stained Glass
Crafters, Bonnie Putze:
584-0848
Creative Stitchers,
Catherine Vaught: 214-
0759
Tole Artists, Peggy
Faucher: 214-2027
Weavers West
Guild, Charles Benson:
584-7537
Woodworking, Mar-
shall Adams: 584-1938
Cards & Games
Kiva West Dupli-
cate Bridge, Richard
Starbuck: 584-1761
Saturday Ladies
Contract Bridge, Tiger
Tague: 546-3926
Tuesday Contract
Bridge, Dorothy Johns:
556-2525
One Partner
Bridge, Urban Hart-
man: 544-4293
SCW Bunco, Vivian
Hennessey: 556-4818
Canasta West, Ar-
lene Rozmus: 546-3803
Five-Hundred Card,
K.C. West: 544-2688
Cribbage, James
Tappen: 444-4246
Saturday Night
Gamesters, Mary Tack-
ett: 810-9153
Euchre Card Play-
ers of SCW, William
Scott: 466-8328
Mah Jongg, Eva
Tiberio: 584-3350
Pan Card Club,
Herb Bunke: 546-1938
Pinochle, David
Ciminello: 584-2675
Sheepshead, Jim
Weuzel: 328-8048
Club 52 Card Club,
Beverlee Peterson: 544-
3689
Dance
Country Western,
James Cochran: 544-
4208
Hillcrest Ballroom,
Nancy Jenkins: 544-
2376
International Social
Dance, Anna Besmer:
214-0875
Latin Ballroom,
Barbara Coupe: 544-
0805
Line Dancers, Javis
Vice: 584-6970
Westerners Square
Dance, Richard How-
den: 214-5534
Health &
Fitness
Arthritis Club, Ron
Rasmussen: 546-5710
Energetic Exercise,
Melba Franke: 584-
4903
Fitness Club, Alvin
Andrus: 546-9648
Handi-Capables,
Carole Thompson: 584-
8762
Water Fitness,
Penny Plass: 476-5151
Yoga, Carolyn
Scullin: 546-3852
Hobbies &
Travel
Agriculture, Mar-
shall Oaks: 584-3770
Coin & Stamp, Fred
Bubeheimer: 544-0871
Computers West,
Robert Kelling: 214-
8589
Garden Club, Ar-
lene Macy: 214-7823
Model Railroad,
Paul Gramnitz: 556-
1183
Recreational Vehi-
cle, Ron Smith: 584-
9071
Rockhounds West,
Bill Blakley: 584-7992
Investment Club,
Vernon Johnson: 546-
2637
Music &
Performance
Dancing Arts,
Helen Onni: 584-6222
Westernaires Cho-
rus, Lee Puro; 544-
5868
Karaoke, Nona
Uthoff: 584-3895
Musicians Club,
Craig Lee: 584-0308
Organ & Keyboard,
Sharon Lindsay: 584-
8707
Rhythm Tappers,
Gerry Zoph: 214-8504
Stardust Theatre
Council, Jan Cooley:
975-4003
Theatre West,
Roseann Wagner: 546-
0186
Social
Canine Compan-
ions, Don Gerboth:
546-4093
Club Espaol,
Charlotte Gisriel: 975-
7841
Friends of the Li-
brary, JoAnn Dauer:
214-9170.
Mens Club, John
Kelley: 556-2772
Singles Club, Lu
Marchese: 444-8420
Womens Social
Club, Patricia Leopard:
584-7802
Sports - Golf
Golf Council SCW,
Howard Allnutt: 214-
0583
Deer Valley Men,
Robert ONeill: 215-
7648
Deer Valley
Women, Marilyn
Fagot: 214-1601
Desert Trails Men,
Dennis Bailey: 214-
8853
Desert Trails
Women, Jan Landis:
214-8904
Echo Mesa Men,
Cliff Morton: 546-0513
Echo Mesa
Women, Trisha
Mitchell: 546-4897
Grandview Men,
Jay Fernstrum: 214-
6949
Grandview Women,
Dianne Schroetlin: 546-
4626
Lady Putters SCW,
Jeanne Ricard: 546-
8326
Pebblebrook Men,
Noah Murphy: 546-8736
Pebblebrook
Women, Sarah Baird:
546-2854
Mens Putting,
Manny Zarate: 362-
9164
Pebblebrook
Women Niners, Clau-
dia Elder: 556-2880
Stardust Men, Lee
Reynolds: 584-1551
Stardust Women,
Karen Hunter: 544-6986
Stardust Women
Niners, Barbara
Scalise: 975-3826
Trail Ridge Men,
Angelo Petrarca: 214-
3353
Trail Ridge Women,
Joan Stephanian: 214-
0745
Sports
Crestview Bike
Riders, Don Owen:
584-6442
Pickleball, Martha
Wasserman: 975-0764
Mis-Cues Ladies
Billiards, Marge Simp-
son: 584-2335
SCW Bocce, Ed
Stroming: 546-5646
Tennis, Mal Jacob-
son: 546-1145
Bowlers Associa-
tion, Glenn Compton:
975-6373
Western Horse-
shoe, Louis Kellner:
214-3903
Johnson Lawn
Bowls, Wanda Penrod:
214-6958
Mini-Golfers, Ver-
non Irbyt: 975-1118
Racquet Club, Glo-
ria Mitchell, 214-1755
Platform Tennis,
Ron Gliot: 584-7838
Racquetball/ Hand-
ball, Jim Carpenter:
544-9809
Shuffleboard,
Robert Wilt: 214-9279
SCW Softball, Art
Nelson: 556-9263
Sportsmens,
William Elledge: 214-
1508
Hot Shot Billiards,
Ron Gillette: 546-4098
Table Tennis, Don
Scheidt: 556-1065
Chartered Clubs lead-
ership is subject to
change. The list will be
updated as necessary.
Call 544-6031.
623-544-6100 PAGE 14 FEBRUARY 2008
The Investment Education Club of Sun City
West will host its first Financial and Benefits
Fair from 4 to 8 p.m. Feb. 11 in Palm Ridge
Rec Center. The theme for the fair is Pro-
tecting Senior Investors Through Education.
Special guests include Arizona Attorney
General Terry Goddard, who will speak on in-
vestment fraud, and a staff member from
Maricopa County Assessor Keith Russells of-
fice, who will answer real estate tax questions.
Many financial industry government regu-
latory agencies and benefits providers will at-
tend, as well as various exhibitors from
financial firms. Stop by and meet the officials
responsible for investment regulations such as
FINRA, the Arizona Corporation Commis-
sion and Arizona Banking. Meet the folks
who can help with benefits for which you may
qualify, such as the Arizona Benefits office
and the Social Security Administration. Speak
with exhibitor educators from firms like Fi-
delity, Scott Trade, Chase Wells Fargo and
Reverse Mortgage of America.
This is an educational fair only, and no so-
licitation by the vendors will be allowed.
For information, call 623-505-3800.
Financial, Benefits Fair set for Feb. 11
CPR/AED classes resume
All Sun City West residents
and Association employees are
encouraged to take free CPR
and AED classes, offered
monthly in the R.H. Johnson
Lecture Hall, 19803 R.H.
Johnson Blvd.
Classes start promptly at 8
a.m. The next available classes
are Mondays, Feb. 18, March
17, April 21 and May 19. 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.
Sign up early and dont be
late! These classes fill up early
during the fall and winter.
Residents and employees
may sign up online at
www.rcscw.com. If you have
any problems registering on-
line, 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.
Classes are limited to 30 peo-
ple per session.
Fitness
Training
A Sun Health professional
will demonstrate the proper
use of Rec Centers fitness
equipment from 2 to 3 p.m.
Thursdays according to the
following schedule. Space
is limited to the first 20
members, so members are
encouraged to sign up in
advance. A sign-up list is
available at the monitors
station at each facility. Make
note of these upcoming
training sessions at your fa-
vorite facility:
R.H. Johnson
Feb. 28
Kuentz
Feb. 14
Beardsley
Feb. 21
Palm Ridge
Feb. 7
cluding those who dont attend
the regularly scheduled Gov-
erning Board meetings due to
conflicts with jobs or other ac-
tivities. For information, call
Governing Board Office Man-
ager Sharon Schomer at 623-
544-6115.
From Page 1
Open forum
scheduled
In an effort to help our
working residents partake in
club activities, the Rec Cen-
ter News will be periodically
publishing a list of night and
weekend club activities.
Please call the numbers
listed to verify the time and
date of the activity. Please
note that those events listed
with a beginning and end
time are generally open club
hours and not indicative of a
specific, planned event.
MONDAYS
Calligraphy: 6:30-8:45
p.m. for those wishing to
work on calligraphy, stamp-
ing, scrapbooking or club
projects; 623-594-4150.
Cribbage: 6 p.m., Kuentz,
444-4246.
Beading: 6 p.m., Beards-
ley, 556-4237.
Club Espaol: 6 p.m.,
Mens Club Stampede
Room (men and women
welcome), 546-3895.
Investment Club of Sun
City West: 6:50 p.m., R.H.
Johnson Lecture Hall, 546-
2637
Shuffleboard West: 6:15
p.m., Sports Pavilion, 584-
5061.
Pickleball: drop-in play 7
p.m., R.H. Johnson Rac-
quet Sports Center.
TUESDAYS
Dancing Arts: Zumba, 7
p.m., Palm Ridge, 584-6222
or 214-5840.
Dancing Arts: Stretch Pi-
lates, 8 p.m., Palm Ridge,
584-6222 or 214-5840.
Kiva West Duplicate
Bridge: 6:15-9:30 p.m.,
Beardsley, 584-7681.
Rhythm Tappers: 4 p.m.,
Palm Ridge, 544-0635.
Club 52 Card Club: 5:30
p.m., Mens Club (men and
women welcome), 544-
3689.
500 Card Club: 5 p.m.,
Yoga: 5:30 p.m., Beards-
ley, 546-3852.
Coin and Stamp: 6 p.m.,
Kuentz, 544-0871.
Model Railroad: 6 p.m.,
R.H. Johnson, 556-1855.
Shuffleboard West:6:15
5061.
Basketeers: 6:30 p.m.,
Kuentz, 544-7827.
Latin and Ballroom
Dance: 6:30 p.m., R.H.
Johnson, 544-0805.
Palo Verde Patchers: af-
ternoons and evenings as
requested, Kuentz, 214-
4860.
WEDNESDAYS
Calligraphy West/Scrap-
booking: 5-8 p.m., Kuentz,
584-6457.
One-Partner Bridge: sign-
in 5:30 p.m., play at 6:15,
Lapidary: 6 p.m., R.H.
Johnson, 215-2221.
Mis-Cues Couples Bil-
liards: 6 p.m., Sports Pavil-
ion, 584-2335.
5061.
Bunco: 7 p.m., Beardsley,
556-4818.
quet Sports Center.
Woodworking: 6-9 p.m.,
Woodshop at Kuentz, 546-
4722.
THURSDAYS
Rhythm Tappers: 4 p.m.,
Palm Ridge, 544-0635.
Rip N Sew: 4 p.m., R.H.
Johnson, 388-6773.
Club 52 Card Club: 5
p.m., Mens Club (men and
women welcome), 544-
3689.
Euchre Card Club: 6 p.m.,
Latin and Ballroom
Dance: 5 p.m., Palm Ridge,
544-0805.
Dancing Arts: Zumba, 7
p.m., Palm Ridge, 584-6222
or 214-5840.
Dancing Arts: Stretch Pi-
lates, 8 p.m., Palm Ridge,
584-6222 or 214-5840.
Yoga: 5:30 p.m., Beards-
ley, 546-3852.
Pan Card Club: 6 p.m.,
Cribbage: 6 p.m., Kuentz,
444-4246.
Westerners Square
Dance: 7 p.m., R.H. John-
son, 214-5534.
5061.
FRIDAYS
Karaoke: 7-10 p.m.,
quet Sports Center.
SATURDAYS
Racquet Club: 6 a.m.-11
p.m., tennis courts, 975-
0215.
a.m., R.H. Johnson Rac-
quet Sports Center.
Rhythm Tappers: 6:45
a.m.-noon, Palm Ridge,
544-0635.
Johnson Lawn Bowls: 7
a.m.-9 p.m., R.H. Johnson
Lawn Bowling, 544-2691.
Softball: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Liberty Field at Kuentz, 556-
9263.
Mens Club: 7:30 a.m.-4
p.m., Mens Club, 546-
0452.
Stained Glass: 7:30 a.m.-
4 p.m., Palm Ridge, 546-
4636.
Arthritis Club: 8 a.m.,
Beardsley Indoor Pool, 546-
5710.
Clay Club: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.,
Johnson Lapidary: 8
a.m.-noon, R.H. Johnson,
215-2221.
Karaoke: 8-11 a.m.:
Mens Club Stampede
Room, 584-3895.
Racquetball/Handball: 8
a.m., R.H. Johnson Rac-
quetball/Handball Courts,
544-9809.
Weavers West: 8 a.m.-
noon, Kuentz, 546-8313.
Handi-Capables: 9 a.m.,
Rip N Sew: 9 a.m.-4
p.m., R.H. Johnson, 388-
6773.
Bocce: 9 a.m.-noon, R.H.
Johnson Bocce Courts,
546-5646.
Sun West Art Club: 9
a.m.-3 p.m., Kuentz, 975-
1022.
Womens Social Club:
9:45 a.m.-4 p.m., Womens
Club at Kuentz, 584-8893.
Woodworking: 10 a.m.-4
p.m., Woodshop at Kuentz,
584-2242.
Ceramics West: 8 a.m.-1
p.m. the second and fourth
Saturdays of each month.,
R.H. Johnson, 546-8685.
Kiva West Duplicate
Bridge: noon-4 p.m., Beard-
sley, 584-7681.
Dancing Arts: noon-4
p.m., Palm Ridge, 584-
6222.
Saturday Ladies Contract
Bridge: noon-3 p.m., Beard-
sley, 546-3926.
Hillcrest Ballroom Dance:
4-10 p.m., R.H. Johnson,
214-2561.
Saturday Night
Gamesters: 5-9 p.m.,
SUNDAYS
Racquet Club: 6 a.m.-11
p.m., tennis courts, 975-
0215.
Johnson Lawn Bowls: 1-9
p.m., R.H. Johnson Lawn
Bowling, 544-2691.
Evening, weekend activities meet needs of busy residents
The Rec Centers are look-
ing for computer-savvy indi-
viduals who would like to
volunteer as monitors in our
new Data Resource Room at
the R.H. Johnson Library.
If youre interested, call
Joan Cummings at 623-544-
6030 for details.
Data Room
volunteers
sought
Mardi Gras Dance Feb. 5
Our February Curtain Call performance, Say Goodnight
Gracie, is the perfect show for the month of love!
The show is the captivating and humorous portrayal of
George Burns and his stories about his wife, Gracie Allen.
Showtimes are 4 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at Palm
Ridge Rec Center, 13800 W. Deer Valley Drive. Get your tick-
ets now at the Box Office, open between 8 and 11:30 a.m.
weekdays in the R.H. Johnson Rec Center.
Curtain rises for Gracie
Get your masks
and costumes
ready! Our fun
Mardi Gras dance
is nearly here!
The fun begins 7
p.m. Tuesday, Feb.
5, in Palm Ridge
Rec Center. Even
if youre not a
dancer, youll love the
camaraderie and
watching all the fun
costumes your cohorts
come up with.
Tickets are $8.50
for residents and $10
for non-residents;
theyre $1 more at the
door.
Tuesday, Feb. 5
Mardi Gras Dance. Join the
Party, dress for the festival.
Music by Chuck Bene. 7 p.m.
to 10 p.m. at Palm Ridge. Tick-
ets are $8.50 and $10 and $1
more at the door.
Friday, Feb. 8
The Village Store features its
free A Little Something For
Everyone event from 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. Refreshments will be
provided. Find a little some-
thing for everyone, from jew-
elry, art and cards, to fashions,
dcor and much more. Pick up
a little something for yourself.
Thursday, Feb. 14
Free Classic Car Show from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the R.H.
Johnson parking lot. Some 40
to 50 cars owned by classic car
afficianodos in the Sun Cities
will be on display.
Friday, Feb. 15
NPA series with Jack Jack-
sons Echoes of the Legends.
Known worldwide as Canadas
new Country Gentleman, Jack
Jackson brings his big country
music tribute show to the 2008
series from Calgary, Alberta,
Canada.
With his talented cast and
band, he takes his audience on
a musical journey through the
history of Americas favorite
country music icons. While
Friday, Feb. 1
NPA series continues with
Larry Linkin & the Steve
Gold Trio at 7 p.m. in Palm
Ridge Summit Hall. Advance
tickets are $10; tickets at the
door are $1 more. One of the
top five swing clarinetists in
the nation, Larry Linkin has ap-
peared four times at Carnegie
Hall. He has been a featured
soloist with such stellar musi-
cal stars as Maynard Ferguson
and Pete Fountain. His per-
formance is exciting and fresh
as he swings in the styles of
Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman
and Woody Herman.
Saturday, Feb. 2
The Governing Boards Pub-
lic Relations Committee pres-
ents West Fest at 9:30 a.m. in
the R.H. Johnson Social Hall.
This free event will feature
Secretary of State Jan Brewer
discussing Arizonas history.
The state celebrates its 96th
birthday on Feb. 14!
Sunday, Feb. 3
Our Big Bowl Party kicks off
at 3 p.m. in Palm Ridge Sum-
mit Hall. Enjoy the biggest
game in football on a large-
screen television, plus plenty of
snacks, pizza and beverages,
for just $9 for residents and
$10.50 for non-residents; tick-
ets at the door are $1 more.
Events
playing, images are projected
on large video screens. Ad-
vance tickets are $10; tickets at
the door are $1 more. The
show begins 7 p.m. in the Palm
Ridge Summit Hall.
Sunday, Feb 17
Laurie Miller, whose profes-
sional appearances range from
musical theater to lavish re-
vues, and from intimate jazz
clubs to major label recordings,
will present a concert at 3 p.m.
Feb. 17, in Palm Ridge Rec
Center. Advanced tickets are
$8.50/$10; $1 more at the door.
Thursday, Feb. 21
Say Goodnight Gracie, the
Tony Award-Winning Best
Play about the life, laughter,
and love of George Burns and
Gracie Allen, will be shown at
Palm Ridge Rec Center, 4 p.m.
and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20
and $25.
Friday, Feb 29
Trumpetissmo Cecil Welch
has been immortalized many
times over as he can be heard
on some of Mancinis most
noted recordings. He and two
other musicians will thrill au-
diences with some of the
coolest sounds in Arizona.
Show at 7 p.m. at Palm Ridge
Summit Hall. Tickets are $10.
Saturday, March 1
The Governing Boards Pub-
lic Relations Committee pres-
ents West Fest at 9:30 a.m. in
the R.H. Johnson Social Hall.
Phoenix JC Comancheros
members will discuss their or-
ganization and their annual
Pony Express Ride. Free and
open to the community. Re-
freshments served.
Wed., March 5
Free Concert in Beardsley
Park by the U.S. Navy Band at
7 p.m. Feel free to bring your
own chair or blanket.
Friday, March 7
Tom and Shondra, talented
husband and wife team from
Sedona, considered to be the
premier musical artists of that
area, will perform the final
cruise ship entertainment show.
Show begins 7 p.m. at Palm
Ridge Summit Hall. Tickets are
$10 each.
Saturday, March 8
The Rec Centers Governing
Board presents a community
forum at 9:30 a.m. in Palm
Ridge Summit Hall A. Re-
freshments provided. Com-
ments and concerns about the
Association will be welcome.
Monday, March 10
Air Force Band of the West
will be presenting a concert at
Beardsley Park at 7 p.m. The
45-member ensemble repre-
sents the U.S. Air Force by per-
forming music for all military
ceremonies, educational clinics
and public concerts in the
Southwest.
Thurs., March 13
Curtain Call presents Grand
Folklorico de Mexico at 4 p.m.
and 7:30 p.m. at Palm Ridge
Summit Hall. Direct from
Mexico City, this company of
35 dancers and musicians pres-
ents 1,000 years of Mexican
history in music and dance.
Tickets are $20 and $25.
Friday, March 14
Disco Dance at 7 p.m. in
Palm Ridge. The Colorado
Connection will sing favorites
from the 50s to the 70s. Dress
for the flashback of your fa-
vorites. Tickets are $8.50 and
$10; $1 more at the door.
Saturday, March 15
Free Arts & Crafts Fair from
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring thou-
sands of crafts from our own
clubs talented members. Join
us at R.H. Johnson Rec Center.
Thursday Nite Movies
Box Office
The Sun City West Box Office
is open from 8 to 11:30 a.m.
weekdays in the R.H. John-
son Rec Center, 19803 R.H.
Johnson Blvd. Tickets must
be purchased in person.
For information only,
call 623-544-6032.
The Verdict
FEB. 7
A down and out lawyer is
presented with one final
chance to regain his self-es-
teem. A very convincing and
enjoyable film. His case in-
volves a Catholic hospital and
lots of behind-the-scenes polit-
ical pressures which he over-
comes. Paul Newman, James
Mason. (1982) (2H-9M) (C)
(R). Be aware, this is an R
rated movie. (Never shown be-
fore in SCW).
March of the
Penguins
FEB. 14
A repeat performance! A
story of how penguins live,
raise their young and survive
in the South Pole. You have
never seen anything like this
on film! We had to turn people
away the first time we pre-
sented this film. Come early!
Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
(2005) (1H-20M) (C) (G).
(Shown before in SCW in
2005).
Twelve O Clock
High
FEB. 21
A story about the stress of
leading U.S. fliers into combat
during World War II. All of the
characterizations are excellent
and are far superior to the two-
dimensioned portraits seen in
most war films. Gregory Peck,
Dean Jagger, Hugh Marlow,
Gary Merrill, Millard Mitchell.
(1949) (2H-12M) (C) (NR).
(Never shown before in SCW)
Orchestra Wives
FEB. 28
A backstage story about the
private lives of the members of
the Glenn Miller Band and
their spouses. The wonderful
swing music keeps the film at a
buoyant level. Miller and com-
pany belt out Ive Got a Gal
in Kalamazoo, Serenade in
Blue, and more. Glenn Miller,
Ann Rutherford, George
Montgomery, Lynn Bari,
Jackie Gleason, Cesar Romero
and Carole Landis. (1942)
(1H-37M) (B&W) (NR).
(Never shown before in SCW).
Stardust Theatre
Located at Kuentz Recre-
ation Center at R.H Johnson
and Stardust Boulevards.
Donation: $2 per person.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Show-
time 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.
PAGE 16 FEBRUARY 2008 PAGE 17
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:
TUBAC FESTIVAL
OF THE ARTS
FEB. 7
Tubac, once the largest town for miles and
the first European settlement in Arizona, is
home to the longest running arts festival in
Arizona. Its present incarnation as an artists
colony began in the 1940s, and its gearing up
for another fabulous festival in 2008. Join us as
we head to this unique town located about 30
minutes south of Tucson. The Tubac Festival
of Arts has a 48-year tradition and attracts tens
of thousands of visitors each season. Arts and
food booths are located throughout the village
in an uncrowded atmosphere, mixed in with
galleries, shops and working artists studios.
Price is $49 per person.
WHALE WATCHING
IN SAN DIEGO
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18-20
California, here we come and this time
were going whale watching!
Well enjoy two different mediums, both
offering exciting and interesting experiences.
First, there will be a fully narrated, 3 hour
whale watching cruise that allows close-up
views of the mammoth California gray whale.
Professional boat captains who are experts at
locating migrating whales will help you spot
them and teach you interesting facts about
them.
Next will be a visit to Sea World, which is
not only entertaining but also offers a chance
to learn about the ocean and the creatures who
call it home. Shamu, perhaps the most popular
whale in captivity, entertains and delights
audiences of all ages.
We will stay at the Embassy Suites by the
Bay in San Diego. Each evening, feel free to
enjoy the Managers Reception held in the atri-
um, which offers a tranquil place to unwind
and socialize.
Cost is $549 per person double occupancy
and $798 per person single occupancy.
SCOTTSDALE ARABIAN
HORSE SHOW
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20
Enjoy lunch at Le Sans Souci and a visit to
the 53rd-annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse
Show to see some of the worlds most beauti-
ful Arabians who will be competing for the
coveted title of Scottsdale Champion. More
than 400 vendor booths also are featured in
this shoppers paradise. You can choose from
art, home dcor, clothing, exquisite jewelry
and more. Feel free to walk around the barns
and view the beautiful animals up close.
Nearly 2,000 horses participate. The last ses-
sion of the afternoon is the Freestyle Liberty
event in which horses run free to music. We
will leave after this fantastic show.
Cost is $79 per person.
BASHAS ART GALLERY &
ORGAN STOP PIZZA
THURSDAY, FEB. 28
Join us for this get-out-of-the-house event
where you will meet new friends and enjoy a
friendly tour. Youll visit one of the best kept
secrets in town, the Bashas Art Gallery in
Chandler, which features Western American
and Native American Art. It is a composite of
oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics, pastel and
charcoal drawings, pen and inks, bronze, wood
and natural stone sculptures, wood-turned
bowls, basketry, pottery, kachinas and jewelry.
The world-class musicians at Organ Stop Pizza
will entertain you playing the mighty Wurlitzer
while you enjoy some great pizza.
PHOENIX ROADRUNNERS
VS. ALASKA ACES
FRIDAY, FEB. 29
Join us for a fun evening at U.S. Airways
Center as our team takes on the Alaska Aces.
HELLO DOLLY!
SATURDAY, MARCH 1
Hello Dolly! is showing at the Broadway
Palm Dinner Theatre. The musical comedy by
Michael Stewart and Jerry Herman about
Americas most beloved matchmaker tells the
classic story of Dolly Levi and her efforts to
marry Horace Vandergelder, the well-known
half-a-millionaire. Along the way, Dolly hilar-
iously succeeds in making several other
matches as she gets her man. Classic musical
numbers include Put on Your Sunday
Clothes, Ribbons Down My Back and
Before the Parade Passes By. Cost is $93 per
person.
DOLLY STEAMBOAT &
MINING CAMP
TUESDAY, MARCH 4
Catch a glimpse of the Apache Trail with a
lovely Canyon Lake Cruise and a hearty,
home-cooked meal at the Mining Camp
Restaurant. Youll cruise the secluded inner
waterway of the Junior Grand Canyon, and
learn about the history of the Apache Trail and
Canyon Lake, the flora and fauna of the lower
Sonoran Desert, and the legend and lore of the
Superstition Mountains.
This is a beautiful 90-minute cruise you
wont want to miss. Its followed by a short
visit to Tortilla Flats, and then on to the Mining
Camp Restaurant and Trading Post in Apache
Junction. As was the case in the old camps, the
Mining Camp serves all you can eat. Cost is
$104 per person.
COYOTES VS. MONTREAL
CANADIENS
THURSDAY, MARCH 6
This fun trip will test the loyalties of our
many Canadian residents as the Coyotes take
on the Montreal Canadiens, who only visit
Phoenix once every three years. No matter
which team you choose, youre sure to have a
good time. Tickets are $79 per person.
CATALINA ISLAND &
REAGAN LIBRARY
SUNDAY-TUESDAY, MARCH 9-11
NEW TRIP ADDED!
Aaah, Catalina Island, where the mountains
meet the sea. With its rich history and wealth
of new things to discover and explore, its the
perfect escape. Our relaxing tour will take an
informational turn as we visit the Ronald
Reagan Library. Well follow the young
Reagan on his rise from local hero and college
stand-out to his inauguration as the 40th
President of the United States.
Our three-day, two-night tour also includes
overnight accommodations at the Pavilion
Lodge and Sportsmans Lodge, a scenic tour of
Avalon, a group dinner on the Queen Mary in
the Promenade Caf, services of a profession-
al tour guide, and all driver and guide gratu-
ities.
Cost is $483 per person double occupancy,
and $629 per person single occupancy.
PHOENIX SUNS VS.
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
TUESDAY, MARCH 11
Our hometown
Suns will take on
the Memphis
Grizzlies at the
U.S. Airways
Center in Phoenix.
Cost is $106 per
person and includes
motorcoach trans-
portation to and
from the center,
parking fees, tick-
ets, a tour escort
and bottled water
on the coach.
SINGIN IN THE RAIN
SATURDAY, MARCH 22
This classic production is presented by The
Hale Theatre in Gilbert. Its a beautiful 380-
seat theater in the round. The furthermost seat
is only 30 feet from the stage. Depart
R.H.Johnson parking lot (bottom of Aisle 17
and 18) at 1:30 p.m. (return about 6:30 p.m.).
Cost is $59 per person and includes deluxe
motorcoach transportation, tour guide,
reserved seats for the matinee performance,
taxes and gratuities.
HEARD MUSEUM AND
LUNCH AT THE BILTMORE
THURSDAY, MARCH 27
Discover the Heard Museum, and you will
feel like youre walking through an old
Mexican Colonial City. The museum has
grown from a small family collection of Native
American Arts and Crafts to a vital education-
al institution and resource center focusing on
the material culture of the Native peoples of
the greater Southwest.
Youll have time to visit the galleries and
shops on your own. Then youll be pampered
while lunching at the Arizona Biltmore Grill at
the Biltmore Resort.
PHOENIX SUNS VS. DALLAS
MAVERICKS
SUNDAY, APRIL 6
Our hometown Suns will take on the Dallas
Mavericks at the U.S. Airways Center in
Phoenix. Cost is $69 per person and includes
motorcoach transportation to and from the cen-
ter, parking fees, tickets, a tour escort and bot-
tled water on the coach.
CALIFORNIA DELIGHT
TUESDAY-FRIDAY, APRIL 8-11
Youll enjoy this unique experience as you
stay aboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach.,
Calif. Discover the charming boutiques and
shops, and historic art-deco ambiance. Youll
also enjoy dinner and a guided tour of the ship.
Youll visit Solvang with its gentle rolling
hills, windmills, quiet streets, wineries and
Danish bakeries. Then theres a visit to
Huntington Library, Art Collections and the
Botanical Gardens. This is all set among 120
acres of breath-taking gardens. The highlight
will be lunch in the Rose Garden Tea Room.
Cost is $659 per person double occupancy, and
$899 per person single occupancy.
STATE CAPITOL
& SRP FALLS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16
The Arizona State Capitol brings history to
life every day through exhibitions. More than
20 exhibits tell the Arizona story from territo-
rial days to the present. Well also visit
Arizona Falls, which showcases history and
technology. Depart the R.H. Johnson parking
lot at the bottom of aisles 17 & 18, at 9 a.m.,
and return about 5 p.m. (Lunch on your own.)
Cost is $49 per person and includes motor-
coach, tour guide, water and snacks, guide and
driver gratuities, tour of the State Capitol, and
oral history of the falls by an SRP representa-
tive.
RAMONA PAGEANT,
FLOWER FIELDS OF
CARLSBAD & SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO
SUNDAY-TUESDAY, APRIL 27-29
Experience Southern California in the spring
with a tour that includes the Ramona
Pageant, an outdoor performance of the clas-
sic tale of old California. Taste flavorful
California wines, be awed by the annual burst
of color and the scent of the Flower Fields of
Carlsbad, and gander at the swallows and walk
the historic streets of San Juan Capistrano.
What better way to enjoy this unique experi-
ence full of history, pageantry, music and fun
than with a loved one or beloved friends and
All Aboard America. Cost is $579 per person
double occupancy, and $799 per person single
occupancy.
SIERRA MADRE MOUNTAINS
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, SEPT. 3-11
See the mystical Copper Canyon, located in
the Sierra Madres. The canyon, which is four
times larger than the Grand Canyon, is home to
the cave-dwelling Tarahumara Indians, the
worlds greatest long-distance runners. The
area is accessed by one of the worlds most
spectacular train rides. Youll need a valid
passport to enter Mexico. Our trip includes
stops at the San Xavier del Bac Mission,
Hermosillo, San Carlos Bay, Obregon, Sonora,
Sinaloa, Navajoa, El Fuerte, Creel, Chihuahua
and more. Youll see a Jesuit mission, a
Mennonite community, some of Mexicos best
agricultural lands, Pancho Villas home, the
Paquime Ruins and other fascinating sites.
Cost is $1,917 per person double occupancy,
$2,399 per single, and $1,774 per person triple
occupancy.
AGRICULTURAL
Its warming up. February is here.
Tomato and pepper seeds should be
up if you started them in January. De-
cember had a lot of freezing tempera-
tures, but root crops dont mind the
cold; if your tomatoes were covered
they probably survived. Many of us
took the tomatoes off the vine and
ripened them at home. We also kept
everything watered, which warmed
the soil and helped protect them.
February is a good month to begin
your spring garden. Seeds of sweet
corn, cucumbers, melons, water-
melon, peppers, summer squash and
repeat crops of lettuce, radish and
turnips can be planted now. Many of
us have two plots, which gives us
room to start a spring garden while
the fall garden is still producing.
If you have strawberries, its time
to add 16-20 and Disper-sul, a brand
of sulfur that improves the root sys-
tem and helps release nutrients from
the soil. Some of our gardeners use
nothing but Miracle Grow on their
vegetables with great success.
If youre new to gardening, you
might be wondering about fertilizer
labels. They contain the percentage of
each primary nutrient: nitrogen (N)
phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) in
a three-number sequence, such as 12-
4-8. The first number, nitrogen, pro-
motes green growth; phosphorus
helps rooting and speeds flowering
and fruiting; and potassium fuels
plant metabolism and root develop-
ment, and also increases the size of
fruit. Most balanced fertilizers contain
a sufficient amount of each.
There are liquids such as fish emul-
sions; most of these are added to
water and work quickly. Glandular
types offer controlled release and pro-
vide nutrients for several months. Al-
ways use care when applying, being
sure to wash off any that gets on
leaves to prevent burning.
If you have grapes in your garden,
its a good time to add nitrogen. Older
vines need four to six ounces. Add
three-fourths of this in February and
the remaining in mid-May. Zinc sul-
fate at a rate of 5 pounds per plant can
be worked into the soil now.
The Master Gardeners at PORA
have answers to almost any problem
you may be having. Theyre open
from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through
Friday.
Our club gave more than 2,000
pounds of vegetables to the Westside
Food Bank this year, in addition to
turkeys and hams for Thanksgiving
and Christmas. Marie Coulter and her
helpers package and deliver these
items.
We have many new plots ready for
you. Our plot manager will be glad to
show you how to get started on your
own garden. Dues are $5 per year.
Saturday mornings, our members
have coffee on the patio. This is a time
to get to know each other better and
to swap stories. We have a picnic in
April and a Christmas luncheon and
election of officers in December. Our
club offers fresh air, exercise, your
own pesticide-free vegetables, and a
chance to meet a friendly group of
people. Wow! Does it get any better?
Information: 623-584-1465.
BASCW
The Bowling Association of Sun
City West was established to further
residents enjoyment in bowling. We
sponsor several events throughout the
year for your pleasure at Johnson
Lanes in the Sports Pavilion.
We sponsor 9-pin no-tap bowling
every other Saturday night at 5:30
p.m., a Hall of Fame Dinner in Octo-
ber, an Over-Average Tournament in
March, and Red Pin bowling during
the summer months.
Membership is $5 per person, per
year, and is open to all members in
good standing. Membership applica-
tions may be obtained at the Johnson
Lanes monitor desk.
Information: 623-975- 6373.
BASKETEERS
Spring is just around the corner,
and Basketeers Club members are
starting to think about the baskets they
will create for the Spring Arts and
Crafts Fair.
Have you ever considered learning
the skill of basket weaving? If you
have, stop by our club and see what
its all about. We offer beginners
classes and we have more than 500 in-
dividual patterns in the notebooks in
our library. We even have instruc-
tional videos that you can check out!
And we are a friendly and welcoming
group.
We meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mondays and Thursdays in Room 4;
and from 9 a.m. to noon and from 6 to
9 p.m. Tuesdays in Room 3 at Kuentz
Recreation Center. All you need is
your Sun City West rec card.
BEADERS
We meet from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays
and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednes-
days in Multipurpose Room 5 at
Beardsley Rec Center, 12755 Beards-
ley Road. Visitors are welcome. We
meet to enjoy our time together, our
interests in beads, beadwork and
bead-related subjects. Our dues are
$10 for Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. Dues are not
pro-rated.
We sell our beadwork at the Village
Store located at 19803 R.H. Johnson
Blvd., and also at the Spring and Fall
Art and Crafts Fairs (in the R.H. John-
son complex). We exhibit at the New-
comers Socials and West Fests, both
held in the Johnson Social Hall. Our
beadwork is also exhibited annually
at the Johnson Library and the Visi-
tors Center. Check our website at
www.scwclubs.com (click on SCW
Beaders) for further information.
Our annual bus trip to the Tucson
Bead Show is coming up on Wednes-
day, Feb. 6. Come one, come all. We
have extra seating available and you
do not have to be a member! The cost
of $20 includes the bus and tip. Come
to Room 5 at Beardsley to sign up.
Please pay by check when you sign
up.
Our classes have started. For Feb-
ruary, the beginners classes are Feb.
18 and 20. Helen Onni will be teach-
ing Versa-Loom also on Feb. 18 and
20, and Bonnie Kreger will be teach-
ing Polymer Clay on Feb. 27. We also
have mentors available for one-on-
one classes. Come in and enjoy.
BOCCE CLUB
Be our Valentine! Come join us in
the game of bocce and play to your
hearts content! Once again, on Feb.
10, we will have a free luncheon and
our general meeting and election of
officers. You just might be elected if
you dont show up. Just kidding! Be
there and let your voice be heard; this
is a very important time.
Here it is again! The Arizona Sen-
ior Olympics will be held at the Sun
City Grand bocce courts Feb. 25-29.
If you want to participate, call 602-
261-8765 for registration information.
Deadline for entry is Feb. 1. Womens
four-member teams play Feb. 25;
mens four-member teams play Feb.
26; co-ed teams play Feb. 27; and sin-
gles play Feb. 28 and 29.
Remember, the Tri Cities tourna-
ment is March 15 at the Sun City
courts. Its not too early to get your
team together. More details to follow.
Did you ever catch an accolade?
You will have hundreds and hundreds
of accolades thrown to you if your
team wins the In-House Tournament.
Get that winning team together now!
Tournament is March 24.
The Webster Dictionary spells the
name of our game as follows: bocie,
bosci, and bocci. Heres how the club
spells it: Funie, funny, great fun. Any-
way you spell it, you will totally enjoy
yourself playing the game. We guar-
antee it! In this New Year, let us not
forget to give thanks for all the help
and goodwill we receive from the
monitors at the bocce courts. As one
old boy would say, we deserve the
best and we all get it from our mon-
itors every day. Thank you, monitors.
Thanks to everyone who partici-
pated in our December Food Drive.
Your generosity made it a great suc-
cess. We provided approximately 400
pounds of food for the needy. West-
side Food Bank thanks each and every
one. Your full hearts helped fill a lot
of empty tummies.
Last day of league play is March
22. Its sad but true.
Talking about dates, April 6 is our
award dinner. More information about
this wonderful event well follow.
Bocce lessons are free. Bocce
equipment is free. Bocce courts are
free. Goodwill and friendship are al-
ways free at the Bocce courts. Kiss
the Pallino.
Information: 623-546-1632 or 623-
546-5646.
CALLIGRAPHY WEST
Calligraphy West meetings are held
at 1 p.m. Mondays in Room 5 at
Kuentz Rec Center. All Sun City West
rec card holders are invited to attend
our meetings. For further information
concerning Calligraphy West, please
call Judy Newlan at 214-1305. Even
better, just stop by and see what a fun,
entertaining, learning experience you
will have with us. We are not just
about calligraphy!
The month of February may be a
short month as far as days are con-
cerned, but, we are going to have an
action-packed, fun-filled month:
Monday, Feb. 4: Judy Jones will
lead us in making Valentines for the
Outreach Program. This is Calligra-
phy West giving back to the Commu-
nity.
Monday, Feb. 11: This is the
monthly social with Mary Kocha and
Pat Korver. You havent had fun until
youve been to a social planned by
these two wonderful and entertaining
ladies.
Monday, Feb. 18: Martha Nystrom
will be teaching us a new technique.
Supplies will be listed on the Callig-
raphy West website.
Saturday, Feb. 23: Jean Stayton
from Stampin Up will be doing a
demonstration with a new idea; it will
be a make and take. Because of sup-
plies, sign up is required. How cool is
that?
Monday, Feb. 25: General meeting.
The theme is Bread.
Classes for Calligraphy will be on-
going. For further information call
Susan Hall at 975-7185 or see the
Calligraphy West website.
What have you done with all those
holiday pictures? The picture with
your best friend dancing with a lamp
shade on her head? Our Scrapbooking
Special Interest Group can help a lot!
You guessed it, its in Room 5 at
Kuentz Rec Center on the following
dates:
Friday, Feb. 1 and 15: 9 a.m. to 3
p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 6: 6 to 9 p.m.
For additional information, call
Char Stiehl at 584-6457 or see the
Calligraphy West website.
Need additional time to get stamp-
ing, card-making, scrapbooking, cal-
ligraphy or other projects for the
Spring Craft Fair completed? Come
join us every Monday evening from
6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
If this isnt enough to whet your ap-
petite for the Calligraphy Club, stop
by our table at the Spring Craft Fair
on March 15. Think Spring!
CERAMICS WEST
Ceramics West has a busy schedule
slated for February, with classes and
workshops. The general meeting will
begin 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, in the
R.H. Johnson Social Hall East.
At 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, Gail
Walth will lead the Antique and
Chalk It workshop. Pat Routzahn
will present a Swirl and Twirl It
Gecko workshop at 8:30 a.m. Tues-
day, Feb. 12.
Nancy Stallings and Lynn Kagen
will hold their Anything Workshop
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday,
Feb. 13. At 11 a.m. that day, the Feb-
ruary birthdays will be celebrated.
Liz Walker will present a Moving
Experience class from 8 a.m. to noon
Thursday and Friday, Feb. 14 and 15.
Annette Parsons will lead a Hibis-
cus class at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb.
19. Pat Routzah will present a Zip-
per and Sand Art Roses class at 8:30
a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Feb.
20 and 21.
A Lace Draping and Roses class
will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 26 and
27.
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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
MARCHS REC CENTER NEWS IS
NOON FRIDAY, FEB. 1. Club news
must be submitted every month, and
should be in writing; none accepted
by telephone. Wed prefer e-mail to
dept9@rcscw.com. Please, in the
subject line, show your club name
plus the month, for example: Bocce
Jan07 Paper items should be
brought to the receptionist in the Ad-
ministration Building.
Club Corner
Looking for more in-
formation about our
clubs? Check out
www.scwclubs.com.
Ready to enter-
tain during the
Dancing Arts
Hearts and Fol-
lies Revue VIII
are: center, Betty
Mollick; left side
from front, Lor-
raine Rollnik,
Gaye Martin, Liz
Gamber, Helen
Onni, Gerri
Campbell and
Diane Morrison;
and right side
from front, Janice
Lombardos,
Sharleen
Betebenner,
Joann Carle and
Mary Morrow.
They are wearing
their colorful cos-
tumes for Hocus
Pocus.
Kay Reilly will teach the Eyes
Have It class from 8 a.m. to noon
Thursday and Friday, Feb. 28 and 29.
CLAY CLUB
The Clay Club has a new regime;
we say goodbye to Old Spice and
hello to Doris Miller as president.
Millers sister, Bev Pauly, will take
over from the dynamic duo of Gayle
Larson and John Strong as vice presi-
dent. Nancy Hawley will do her best
to fill the shoes of creative Secretary
Katy Randall, and sculptor Jim Car-
penter will head the treasurers posi-
tion, taking over from our efficient
Tony Mayta. Thank you all for your
hard work for the past two years. Our
new board has a lot to live up to, and
they are ready for the task.
Our second-annual Pot Party will
be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 16 in
our studio at Beardsley Rec Center.
Be ready to see some awesome pot-
tery. Bring cash, checkbook or credit
card, and we will be happy to serve
you.
CLUB ESPAOL
See Spanish Club of Sun City West.
CLUB 52
If you enjoy playing Texas Hold
Em or Omaha Hi/Lo split poker,
come and join us from 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday at the Mens
Club building on Meeker Boulevard.
We also play from 1 to 5:30 p.m. the
third Sunday of each month. Ladies
and gentlemen are welcome at the ses-
sions.
On the second Monday of each
month, we have a bus going to Ak-
Chin Casino. Both members and non-
members are welcome. Call Mike for
reservations at 623-214-2673. A Texas
Hold Em Tournament is held the
third Tuesday of the month. Guests
and members are invited.
COIN AND STAMP
The Coin Section will present a
program Feb. 5. Guest speaker Keith
Mueller will answer questions from
club members and update them on
current trends in the market. Join the
fun.
On Feb. 12, the Stamp Section will
present a program on the Stamps of
Liberia. Club President Fred Buben-
heimer will speak on the stamps of
this interesting African nation, which
was founded by former American
slaves who returned and patterned
their country after the United States.
A club business meeting will be
held on Feb. 26, followed by a short
program to be announced later. Meet-
ings are from 7 to 8 p.m. in Room 3
on the Stardust Theatre side of Kuentz
Rec Center.
COMPUTERS WEST
Computers West, located in Palm
Ridge Rec Center, is the parent or-
ganization of two user groups: Mac-
sWest and the PCUG. It is a social and
technology club whose members
share information and experiences
about computers, and they have fun
doing so. Complete information on
CW, PCUG, and MacsWest can be
found on our club website:
http://www.computerswest.org.
CW members receive individual-
ized help with computer problems at
the club. Fellow members provide
these services, as well as instruction
on the use of hardware and software.
The next CW general membership
meeting will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.
12, in the Palm Ridge Rec Center
Summit Hall.
Computers West is also the official
collection agency for Cell Phones for
Soldiers. We have already collected
more than 1,000 cell phones and are
looking to reach the 2,000 level.
These donated cell phones are con-
verted into telephone cards that are
given to our soldiers in Iraq and
Afghanistan. All residents are encour-
aged to drop off their old cell phones
at the CW office at the Palm Ridge
Rec Center. Donation boxes are also
found at the following clubs and or-
ganizations: Calligraphy, Dance, Golf,
Library, Metal Club, Photography,
PORA and Stained Glass.
When you purchase that new cell
phone, be sure to donate your old one
to Cell Phones for Soldiers. Its one
way to give back to those wonderful
young Americans serving our country.
Learn more about this wonderful or-
ganization at http://www.cellphones-
forsoldiers.com.
PCUG
PC Users Group meets following
the CW meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 12,
in Summit Room A, Palm Ridge Rec
Center. The program scheduled for
this meeting is Microsoft OneNote.
From 8 to 10 a.m. each Monday,
Beginning Windows is presented in
the Palo Verde Room located in Palm
Ridge Rec Center. This the very best
way to start your new PC learning ex-
perience. Then, stick around for the
Vista how to class from 10:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m., which is a demo of the
newest PC operating system.
Want to learn more about e-mailing
your family and keeping active in the
lives of your grandchildren? Then
dont miss the Outlook Express-Win-
dows Mail classes from 10:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of
each month in the Palo Verde Room.
This class alternates between basic
and intermediate subjects.
Want to learn more about getting
around the Internet? Internet Discus-
sions is at 3:30 p.m. the first and third
Wednesday of each month in the Palo
Verde Room at Palm Ridge Rec Cen-
ter.
All of these classes are good for be-
ginners, intermediate, and seasoned
PC users alike. The information avail-
able at these meetings is boundless.
Are you looking to buy your first
computer or want to upgrade? You
will want to attend the How to Buy
Your First Computer sessions held
the third Tuesday of each month from
January though April. The next class
will be held 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb.
19 in the Palo Verde Room at Palm
Ridge Rec Center. The class is open
to all Sun City West residents.
Regardless of whether you are
looking to buy your first computer, or
you are a new computer user or al-
ready know your way around your
PC, you will find a class offered by
the PCUG that will fit your needs.
Hope to see you soon at one of our
club activities.
MACSWEST
MacsWest meets 1 p.m. every
Tuesday and Friday, January through
December, in the Palo Verde Room.
Tuesdays are designed to be question
and answer sessions. A special pro-
gram is planned for each Friday meet-
ing. You are sure to learn something
new at each meeting.
New to Mac? We have our free
Green Apples class at 2:15 p.m.
Tuesdays in the Palo Verde Room. To
receive additional help, come to Mac
Help and Learning Lab, which are
open from 10:30 a.m. to noon
Wednesdays in CW West Room C.
If you are thinking of switching to
Mac, we offer a free class, Why and
How to Buy a Mac, at 8 a.m. every
first Tuesday of the month in Room C.
Find out why we Mac people love our
Macintosh computers!
Want to do a better job of organiz-
ing your finances this year? Check out
the Quicken class held from 2:30 to
4:30 p.m. Fridays: Feb. 1, 8, 15 and
22, in Computers West Room C.
Specific details on meeting topics,
our monthly newsletter, class offer-
ings, and other Macintosh information
can be found at http://www.mac-
swest.org.
Dont forget to give back to your
club by signing up to monitor. Its a
fun way to get to know other members
of the club, as well as familiarize
yourself with all our club has to offer.
A training session is scheduled 1 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 25. Sign up in the Com-
puters West office.
COPPER COOKERS
February is when our members
feverishly work on many projects for
next months craft fair. In addition, the
studio at Beardsley will be open to
visitors on Saturday, Feb 16. Stop in
and see for yourself how this ancient
craft is done now.
Our general meeting is 9:30 a.m.
Feb 15 in the studio. Please note this
is a change of location. After our
meeting, there will be a 25 percent off
sale on donated items from former
members. This includes enamels, cop-
per pieces and some frames. This is a
great time to stock up on supplies, and
it helps us clean out the studio.
CREATIVE SILK
FLOWERS
There will be a general meeting
starting at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 13. Fol-
lowing this will be a Valentine party
featuring pizza as the refreshment.
Club items that are not being used will
be up for sale.
Beginners classes will be held
whenever needed under the new pol-
icy adopted by the club.
The advanced class this month will
be the Freesia at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 20.
The club is open from 8 a.m. to
noon every Wednesday in Craft Room
5 at Kuentz Rec Center.
CREATIVE STITCHERS
The club this month is starting off
at 11 a.m. Feb. 4 with an English Tea.
The final needlepoint class with
Cathy Felten will be 12:30 p.m. Feb.
11. Feb. 18 is the general meeting and
stash sale. Bring any items you want
to donate for the sale to Barbara
Bentsen or Cathy Vaught on Feb. 4 or
11, then come and buy your friends
discards on Feb. 18.
On March 10, the club is sponsor-
ing a bus trip to the Shemer Needle-
point Show and shopping trip in
Phoenix. Sign-up sheet is available.
Information: 623-975-0316 or 623-
556-4340.
CRESTVIEW
BICYCLE RIDERS
Riding a bike is not only fun, its
good for you. One benefit is that bik-
ing boosts oxygen to the brain. So,
every 20 minutes, your thinking skills
improve.
Our club gathers in the morning for
one-hour rides, five days a week at
Echo Mesa Golf Course. On Satur-
days, Feb. 2 and 16, the club will meet
at Echo Mesa Golf Course for a ride
followed by a breakfast at a local
restaurant.
Our next meeting will be 8 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 13, in the Beardsley
Rec Center Multipurpose Room.
Come join us.
Information: 623-214-5267 or 623-
556-1218.
DANCING ARTS
The Dancing Arts Club of Sun City
West is performing its Hearts and
Follies Revue VIII at 7 p.m. Friday,
Feb. 8; 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9; and 2
p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10.
Tickets are on sale 10 a.m. to noon
Monday through Thursday at the Star-
dust Theatre Box Office for $7.
We have a wonderful revue this
year for our audiences and many sur-
prises from our dancers in musical
theater, jazz, ballet, Irish and Hawai-
ian. Also, guest singers will entertain
you.
The Dancing Arts Club is available
to entertain your group or club. For
availability, call 623-584-6222.
ENCORE NEEDLE
AND CRAFTS
The 2008 officers of Encore Needle
and Crafts were installed at the Christ-
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Club Corner
Sun City West Clay Club members are gearing up for their
second annual Pot Party from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 16, in the club studios, Room 6 and the Courtyard at
Beardsley Rec Center. Whatever the expectations last year,
the party was a smashing success and its going to be much
bigger and downright scintillating this year, said Clay Club
Vice President Bev Pauly. More than 30 potters will be show-
ing and selling their creations the gorgeous to the funky.
Some potters will be demonstrating coiling, hand-building,
throwing and sculpting techniques. Admission is free and re-
freshments will be served. Call 544-6530.
Encore Needle and Crafts 2007 Board of Directors are, from
left, President Eleanor Hamilton, Vice President Joan Bate-
man, Secretary Marsha Meyer and Treasurer Phyllis Mitchell.
mas Luncheon, which was held at My
Favorite Martins restaurant on Friday,
Dec. 15.
If you are a crafter or would like to
spend time with a lot of talented, fun
people, this is the club for you. All
Sun City West rec card holders are
welcome. Join this club for $2 a year
and learn new crafts such as knitting,
crocheting, card making and enjoy
other craft classes that are offered
throughout the year.
Encore members are also involved
in making chemotherapy turbans for
the Cancer Society, stuffed animals
for the fire departments, lap robes,
baby blankets, hats, booties and other
items for local Valley charity organi-
zations.
The doors open at 7:30 a.m. and
visitors are always welcome. Yarn and
craft item donations are welcome.
GARDEN CLUB
The Sun City West Garden Club
will meet 9 a.m. Feb. 5, in the R.H.
Johnson Lecture Hall, next to the Vil-
lage Store.
A Master Gardener will be avail-
able to answer your gardening ques-
tions. The treasurer will be available
to take your 2008 dues. Please check
your newsletter for the program topic.
Information: 623-214-7823 or 623-
584-7980.
HILLCREST
BALLROOM DANCE
Some Enchanted Evening, You
May Meet a Stranger or even some
friends at the Hillcrest Ballroom
Dance Club. We meet from 7 to 10
p.m. Saturdays in the R.H. Johnson
Social Hall. Members and guest will
enjoy wonderful dance music by
many varied and talented performers.
The schedule for February is as fol-
lows: Feb. 2, Peggy Kay & The Blu
Notes; Feb. 9, Erv Reutzel and the
Valentine Party; Feb. 16, Michael
Lawrence Carollo; and Feb. 23, Soft-
ones. Members should plan to come
for the membership meeting at 5:30
p.m. before our dance on Feb. 16.
Jackets are required for men.
Please, no shorts, golf shirts, T-shirts
or jeans. Membership to the club, new
or renewal, is $10 per year. Refresh-
ments are served during break; bring
you own beverages. Cost is $4 for
members and $6 for invited guests.
For information on Saturday night
dances and events only, call 623-546-
6845.
Frank Romani is the instructor for
dance classes on Tuesday afternoons
in the R.H. Johnson Social Hall. Cost
is $4 for club members and $5 for
non-members per ongoing session.
Singles are welcome. For information
on dance classes only, call 623-412-
4363.
INTERNATIONAL
SOCIAL AND DANCE
The International Social and Dance
Club of Sun City West will be hold-
ing its monthly dinner dance on Sun-
day, Feb. 24, in the R.H. Johnson
Social Hall.
This event will be celebrated as
Carnival/Mardi Gras. Members and
invited guests are asked to get dressed
in costumes and masks, or as dressy
as they like.
The Lynn Taraski-Expressions
will provide the music. All events are
held on the fourth Sunday of every
month, except June, July and August
(no events), in the R.H. Johnson So-
cial Hall. A buffet dinner will be
served at 5:30 p.m., with socializing
and dancing until 9 p.m.
Members pay $15; invited guests
pay $17. Advance reservations are re-
quired.
Information: 623-214-0875, 623-
546-0808, or 623-466-9942.
Only Sun City West rec card hold-
ers may become members.
INVESTMENT CLUB
The goal of our club is to learn
more about all phases of investments
and managing money. All Sun City
West rec card holders are welcome to
visit the club twice as our guest before
deciding to join. The annual member-
ship dues are $10, with a one-time ini-
tiation fee of $20 for equipment and
supplies. The club meets from 6:50 to
8 p.m. Mondays in the R.H. Johnson
Lecture Hall.
The following programs will be
presented;
Feb. 4: UBS Fixed Investments
Feb. 11: Financial and Benefits
Fair.
Feb. 18: Club member presenta-
tions.
Feb. 25: Fidelity Market Update.
The Financial and Benefits Fair
from 4 to 8 p.m. Feb. 11 in Palm
Ridge Rec Center is open to all Sun
City West residents. There will be 30
exhibitors from all types of invest-
ments as well as the State Attorney
General and Maricopa County Asses-
sor and his staff to review any prop-
erty tax questions you may have.
We begin our three-month stock
contest Feb. 1. One picks five stock
symbols and invests an imaginary
$10,000 in each. We give prizes
weekly and at the end of the contest.
The overall winner at the end of April
will receive $100, second place $75
and third place $50. The fourth, fifth
and sixth place each get $25. We ask
them to tell us their strategy in pick-
ing the winning stocks.
Some of our members meet to-
gether to use and exchange informa-
tion on their subscription software
services. User Groups have been
formed using TC2005, Quotes Plus,
Cool-Trade and Vector Vest. These
groups are open to Investment Club
members. The club website is found
under Hobbies and Travels at
www.scwclubs.com. Come visit us.
JOHNSON
LAWN BOWLS
Almost all of us have made a few
New Years resolutions, and among
them is probably get more exercise!
Consider lawn bowling as a great way
to do just that. Sign up for classes at
the lawn bowl clubhouse just behind
the R.H. Johnson Recreation Center
or call Wanda Penrod at 214-6958 for
more information. You might as well
have as great time while getting fit!
New officers for this year are Pres-
ident Wanda Penrod, Vice President
Gene Johnson, Secretary Carol
Meemken, Treasurer George Poor,
and Directors Kathy Alton, Bob Cop-
ley and Gene Haugen. Congratula-
tions to them all and a huge thank you
to our retiring officers: Past President
Kathy Alton, Past Vice President Bob
Copley, Past Secretary Dot Kropp,
and Past Directors Dale Burke, Fred-
erick Green and Doris Leibbarandt.
February will be filled with activ-
ities on the lawn bowling green. Of
course, there is always the fun of join-
ing in the daily draws. Tags go up at
8:45 a.m. for the morning games and
at 12:45 for the afternoon games. The
SCD Open for fours, singles and pairs
will be held Feb. 9- 14. Women will
play at Sun City West and men will
play at Sun City. The Mary Terrill
Womens Pairs and Mens Pairs will
play at Sun City West Feb. 22-24. The
Arizona Senior Olympics competition
will take place Feb. 18-21. Call Jim
and Nancy Obrock at 975-7162 for
more information. National Senior
Open Triples for those 70 and older
will be held at Sun City Feb. 29-
March 1.
Johnson Lawn bowlers invite
members from surrounding clubs to
join them on Dollar Wednesdays. For
a dollar you get an afternoon of bowl-
ing complete with opportunities to
meet new people and share light re-
freshments. Tags up at 12:45 p.m.
Join the fun!
Our annual Valentines Day bowl-
ing and party will take place Feb. 14,
with tags up at 12:45 p.m. This year
the men of the club will host a Chili
Cook Off. For more information, call
Jim Penrod at 214-6958.
Were looking forward to seeing
new faces at the greens, so wander by
and watch the play. Wed love to tell
you all about our sport.
KARAOKE CLUB
The Dec. 14 meeting was the set-
ting for a ceremony that was particu-
larly meaningful to our members.
Madame President Nona Uthoff pre-
sented John and Suzanne Schmick
with unique, specially struck medals
for their long serving and tireless ef-
forts to support and promote the
Karaoke Club. Nona annointed Sir
John and Lady Suzanne with appro-
priate microphone taps on the shoul-
ders. Hurrahs for the clubs leading
couple.
The holiday season was in full
song at Decembers weekly meetings
of the Karaoke Club. The 90 members
and guests who attended our Christ-
mas party enjoyed a really great din-
ner, then sat back for an evenings
entertainment of singing (and a little
dancing.) The holiday season contin-
ued as the club hosted its pre-New
Years Eve party on Dec. 28; twas
the party to sing-in the New Year, and
our members not only sounded great,
they looked great, decked out in high
fashion. Food and quantities of cham-
pagne (sparkling cider) were con-
sumed and, at the stroke of 10 (well
this is Sun City West,), a delicious
cake was served and all joined in for
a rendition of Auld Lang Syne.
The theme, Let Us Entertain
You, continues for the month of Feb-
ruary. Remember, we meet from 7 to
10 p.m. Fridays in Card Rooms 3 and
4 at Beardsley Rec Center. The pro-
vided entertainment has to be the best
deal in town its free! We encourage
you to bring a beverage of your
choice plus some light snacks; well
provide the cups and ice. If you would
like to try your voice at karaoke, this
is the place to begin. If you want to
join the club, the yearly dues are $5.
Remember, you need not sing to join
us but we do want your enthusiastic
applause.
Attention! We are preparing for our
annual Karaoke Dinner Show. Last
years show was truly a gala event
and a sellout with 292 attendees. For
2008 we have made room to accom-
modate a few more people. Here are
the particulars: Sunday, March 16, in
the R.H. Johnson Social Hall. The
stage show begins at 5 p.m. and the
dinner buffet at 6. The show resumes
after dinner.
The Social Hall will be transformed
into a nightclub. Bring the beverage
of your choice; cups and ice will be
provided. For catering purposes, no
tickets will be sold at the door reser-
vations must be received, with check,
by March 13. The admission cost per
person is $20, with assigned seating.
Patrons may reserve full tables of 10
seats with accompanying check for
$200. Those not needing a full table
will be assigned on a first-come, first-
served basis. Seating will be assigned
by filling tables nearest to the stage
first. Your reservations will be held at
the door and your table number will
be shared with you at the time of
check-in. Doors open at 4:15 p.m.
There will be no cancellations after
March 13.
Mail reservation information and
check(s) to Karaoke Club of Sun City
West, P.O. Box 5416, Sun City West,
AZ 85376. Names of those attending
must accompany the reservation for
check-in.
Information: 623-584-2661 or 623-
398-8815.
LATIN AND
BALLROOM DANCE
Our club will hold its Monday
dance classes beginning Feb. 4 in
Palm Ridges Summit Hall B.
Basic classes consisting of rumba
will be held 11 a.m. to noon. Interme-
diate classes consisting of cha-cha
will be from noon to 1 pm. Advanced
classes consisting of 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.
Note: The Monday, Feb 18, dance
lessons have been canceled.
Tuesday classes in R.H. Johnsons
Social Hall East begin Feb. 5. Basic
classes of West Coast swing will be
from 6 to 7 p.m. Intermediate classes
consisting of tango will be from 7 to 8
p.m. Instructor is Elias Alvarez. Pay-
as-you-go cost is $4 for members and
$6 for invited guests.
Our dances are held the first and
third Thursday of the month in Palm
Ridge Summit Hall A. Our Sweet-
heart Dinner Dance is Thursday, Feb
7. Door prizes are included. Doors
open at 6 p.m. Dinner is served at
6:30 p.m. Dancing is from 7:15 to
9:30 p.m. Music will be provided by
Frank Romani. Cost is $22 for mem-
bers and $24 for guests. Reservations
required. Call Jeanie Ralston at 584-
0699 for reservations. After-dinner at-
tendees are welcome after 7:15 p.m.
at $4 for members and $6 for guests.
Our Cabaret Dance is from 7:15 to
9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22. Music is by
Frank Romani. Cost is $4 for mem-
bers and $6 for guests. Events are for
club members and invited guests.
MENS SOCIAL CLUB
The Mens Social Club is a perfect
club for men who no longer fill their
time with activities such as tennis,
golf, bowling or other activities. The
Mens Club is where our members en-
gage in social card games between
7:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Monday
through Saturday. The most popular
games played are poker including the
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623-544-6100 PAGE 20 FEBRUARY 2008
Royalty! The Karaoke Club honored Sir John and Lady
Suzanne Schmick with commendations and one-of-a-kind
medals for their tireless efforts to support and promote the
Sun City West Karaoke Club. Madame President Nona Uthoff
bestowed the honors with appropriate microphone taps on the
shoulders.
ever popular Texas Hold Em.
There is a range of betting limits
from nickel-dime, quarter and 50
cents. This should fit almost every-
ones pocketbook. Bridge is also pop-
ular. There are progressive bridge
tournaments every Tuesday Morning
at 8 a.m. Also there are daily bridge
tables where four players agree on a
time of day and a day of the week to
play. Other card games such as gin
and pinochle, as well as board games,
are also played. Free lunches are
served after every membership meet-
ing and other occasions as well. Other
social activities are also planned.
Come to the club, check it out and
take a brochure to peruse at home.
Talk to some of the members. They
will be happy to answer questions and
welcome you to the club. New mem-
bership is $8 and renewal is $3. In-
formation: 623-544-6150.
Saturday, Feb. 16, will be the
Ladies Luncheon, where our mem-
bers will bring their ladies for a spe-
cial Valentine lunch..
Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 11:30 a.m. will
be a membership meeting. Following
the meeting, there will be a free lunch.
Thursday Laughlin Turnaround
will be Feb. 28. Catch the bus in aisle
24 near the Mens Club. The bus
leaves at 6:15 a.m. and returns at
10:30 p.m. Call 602-243-6103 for in-
formation and reservations. Mention
the Sun City West Mens Club. Cost
is $10.
Birthday Celebration will be Fri-
day, Feb. 29. We will once again serve
up the birthday cake in honor of our
members who have birthdays in Feb-
ruary.
METAL CLUB
D. F. Doc Gundersen has been
elected the 2008 president of the Sun
City West Metal Club. Other officers
elected are Gary McLenaghan,
Domenick (Ike) Iacovelli, Jeanne
Zalud, Dick Held, Don Mellum, Brad
Huber, Ken Brauer, Jim Hesser and
Frank Morgan.
The Sun City West Metal Club
welcomes visitors. Tours will be pro-
vided for those wishing to experience
the myriad activities that our mem-
bers take part in. There is always fresh
coffee and soda for visitors provided
by our friendly members. Visitors will
observe more than 200 pieces of
metal art created by members. These
encompass a wide variety of themes
and styles including Western, South-
western and contemporary art. Metal
art can be purchased either at our club
or at the Village Store in the R. H.
Johnson Recreation Center.
Vacation/security mailboxes are
also displayed and are available for
purchase through the Village Store.
These mailboxes provide security for
your mail even though you are gone
for a few days or weeks. With these
mail boxes there is no need to stop
your mail for the periods of time you
might be away.
A new piece of equipment, the
Tracker 4X4 CNC Plasma Cutting
System, has recently been installed
and is beginning to be used by our
metal artists. This machine replaces
an older system and will markedly en-
hance the clubs ability to cut designs
from sheet metal. The club provides
some of the most up-to-date equip-
ment required to work with metals in
any number of ways.
For those interested in joining the
Metal Club, no experience is neces-
sary and classes are available in all
areas of metal work. A large number
of happy members of the club had ab-
solutely no experience in metal work
prior to joining and found the club a
wonderful place to learn. New mem-
bers can expect to find people willing
to demonstrate and teach informally
at almost any time. The annual dues
of $20 provide access to hundreds of
thousands of dollars worth of first rate
equipment.
Services provided to the commu-
nity by the club include knife, ax,
scissor sharpening, custom milling
and lathe work, repairing garbage can
lids, metal furniture repair and the re-
pair of any number of other metal ob-
jects folks bring us to fix. Some
members can also do custom metal
work based on your needs and/or de-
sign.
The club is located at 13849
Camino Del Sol in the large
rose/beige building just north of the
PORA Visitors Center. Come and
visit us. Our hours are from 8 a.m. to
4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Our
phone number is 623-584-0150.
MINI GOLF
Regular schedule of activities will
prevail 9 a.m. Feb. 7, Feb. 21 and Feb.
28 at the R.H. Johnson course. Please
attend our meeting on Thursday, Feb.
14, at Palm Ridge. The social com-
mittee has some scheduled events to
present. Congratulations to George
Petro, our Golfer of the Month. An-
nual dues are $5, payable by check.
Information: 623-975-1118 or 623-
214-6202; visit our website at
www.scwclubs.com; or check the
club bulletin board at the Johnson
Center.
MODEL RAILROAD
Hello Rail Fans. Well, here it is
February already! Im still trying to
get myself together from New Years
Eve! Here we go into, yes, Ground-
hog Day. Of course, theres also
Valentines Day when all of us guys
better stand up and pay close attention
to our wives and/or significant other.
(At least the groundhog had the good
sense to hide!).
Seriously, stumped for ideas to
please and entertain her? Fear not - I,
Ted, have the perfect remedy. Why
not trot down to our most entertaining
Model Railroad Club where she (and
you too) can be delighted by our dis-
plays and engineering skills and smile
over our newest addition: Thomas,
the blue tank car engine, and his two
passenger car friends. (We got
Thomas for the kiddies but the ladies
seem to like him just as much.)
After we dazzle her with our engi-
neering prowess, it doesnt hurt that
right across the courtyard from us is
the Silver and Lapidary clubs, whose
members create beautiful pieces of af-
fordable jewelry. As an additional
positive feature, The Village Store is
adjacent to our Station Depot where
all the Sun City West clubs offer and
display their wonderful creations. You
will find products varying from ce-
ramics, photos, art, sewing, metal
works the list goes on! Of course,
just around the side is the Sports
Pavilion, where Michaels Restaurant
serves a pretty good luncheon. Start
your wallets men!
Remember, our hours are 9 a.m. to
noon on Monday, Wednesday, Thurs-
day and Friday; and from 7 to 9 p.m.
Tuesdays. When you come visit, ask
for our informational handout de-
scribing our club. This handout just
happens to include a membership ap-
plication we hope you will want to
use. Membership is only $25 for the
first year and $15 yearly thereafter.
You, too, can be associated with a
friendly bunch and have as much en-
joyment as you can stand. Both Sun
City West men and women are wel-
come. We give you a nice name badge
and there are no set rules, except to
enjoy yourself. We are always in need
of engineers, conductors, switch and
brake persons, planners, electricians
and landscapers. You name it, we can
use you, or simply just show up and
socialize and drink coffee like I do!
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Thats it for now. Check our Rec
Centers trips too. Dont forget to
come visit with us, come often, bring
a friend, bring a camera and stay a
while. So until next time, Ill see you
down the line. All Aboard!
MUSICIANS CLUB
The music of the Big Band Era
comes alive on Thursday, Feb. 14,
when the Music Makers Orchestra,
under the umbrella of the Musicians
Club of Sun City West, presents its
annual Valentines Day dance from 2
to 4 p.m. at the R.H. Johnson Social
Hall.
The 16-piece Music Makers Or-
chestra, under the direction of Jay
Gramlich with vocals by Marge Nel-
son, will play a varied program of big
band favorites for dancing or listen-
ing pleasure. Admission is free, dress
is casual. Donations will be accepted.
Bring your Valentine the Musi-
cians Club presents Marge Nelsons
Spur of the Moment band, a group of
talented long-time professionals who
play and sing upbeat, sentimental,
danceable, optimistic tunes from the
golden age decades and later.
Love songs top the menu on this
Valentine afternoon, and the audience
is invited to join in the singing! Come
see Marge, the leader and vocalist;
Wes Davey on piano and vocals; Bob
Schliebs on bass; Ken Hugo on
drums; Tommy Thomas on sax; and
Martin Frazer on mallets, bass trom-
bone and vocals. The event begins 2
p.m. Feb. 13 in Stardust Theatre.
Members and invited guests are wel-
come. Information: 623-584-0308.
ORGAN AND
KEYBOARD
The Organ and Keyboard Club will
meet for another entertaining organ
concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, in
Palm Ridge Rec Center.
The concert will feature Dennis
Awe, a talented organ virtuoso and
entertainer. Dennis entertaining
began at the early age of 16. Through
the years, he has appeared in Las
Vegas at many of the leading casinos,
and as a guest artist on the Today
Show and the Tonite Show. He has
traveled the world, entertaining and
winning critics praises.
Dennis Awe treats his audiences to
an enormous selection of show tunes,
light concert music, contemporary
hits and old-time favorites, combined
with a warm sense of humor. The club
is pleased to have him appearing for a
return engagement. You are in for a
very special evening! Guests are very
welcome for $5.
Information 623-584-8707.
PALO VERDE
PATCHERS
The Palo Verde Patchers have
started the New Year with a bang!
There was a three-week class for be-
ginners taught by Swanee Pringle. On
Feb. 16, there will be a Quilt Show fo-
cusing on miniature quilts at the
Madison House in Sun City West. It
will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The
show is free and open to the public.
For more information, call Gayle
LeGrand at 546-3360 or Barb Shorty
at 214-4860.
The Palo Verde Patchers meet from
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and
Thursdays, and most Tuesday
evenings in Room 5 at Kuentz Rec
Center. We promote the art of quilting
at all levels, and welcome all to our
meetings.
Information: 623-546-3360, 623-
214-4860, or www.scwclubs.com.
PAN CARD CLUB
The holidays are over and youre
looking for something to do Thursday
evenings. Look no further!
Pan is a fun card game, and you
wont want to miss a week. We will
teach you the game free. You wont be
sorry. We have at least two parties a
year and a Christmas dinner. Were
easy to know and we welcome new
members. We play from 6:15 to 9
p.m. Thursdays in Beardsleys Card
Room 4. Information: 623-556-9834.
PEBBLEBROOK
LADY NINERS
The first social event of this New
Year will be our Valentine luncheon
and meeting at Martins in Sun Village
on Thursday, Feb. 7. The meeting will
start at 11 a.m., so be sure to arrive be-
fore that for meeting new members
and greeting those who have been
away.
Your new board is anxious to serve
you and learn your concerns and plau-
dits. See you there!
Information; 623-975-9487.
PICKLEBALL
The game of pickleball is a neces-
sity for any exercise-minded individ-
ual seeking a workout filled with fun
- and we stress the word fun.
Pickleball is being played by young
From Page 20
Club Corner
A beautifully executed skinning knife shows the quality of
workmanship made by members at the Metal Club.
The Musicians Club presents the Spur of the Moment band in
concert at 2 p.m. Feb. 13 in Stardust Theatre. Band members
are, front row from left, Martin Frazer, Marge Nelson, Ken
Hugo and Tommy Thomas; and back row from left, Wes
Davey and Bob Schliebs.
623-544-6100 PAGE 22 FEBRUARY 2008
and old across the country. It has be-
come one of the most popular activi-
ties in high school physical education
classes, recreation centers, and adult
community facilities. It is the fastest
growing sport in America.
Many of our Sun City West softball
players also play pickleball. They say
that playing pickleball has helped
them with their eye-hand coordination
and quick reflexes that are so helpful
for both sports.
Pickleball is similar to table tennis
in that you can learn how to play
quickly and become skillful in just a
short time.
The Arizona Senior Olympics are
in February, and pickleball is being
played Feb. 18-22 on the courts at
Arizona Traditions and Sun City
Grand. Players come in from different
parts of the country besides Arizona
for this tournament. If you want to see
some great pickleball action, go over
and check it out. In the Arizona Sen-
ior Olympics, pickleball is No. 2 only
to track and field in the number of
participants. What a great tribute and
accolade to pickleball. Just another
example of the tremendous popular-
ity and growth of this great sport, es-
pecially among seniors.
Here in Sun City West, our Pickle-
ball Club has grown each year. We
have some great activities going on
for our members. We have drop-in
play, round robins, leagues, team play,
mixers with other communities, and
an assortment of social activities. At
4 p.m. Feb. 8, there will be a mixer
with the Sun City Pickleball Club
over at their courts.
Team play from 9 to 11 a.m. Fri-
days is a new activity in our agenda.
Teams consist of four men and four
women. Competition includes mens
doubles, womens doubles, and mixed
doubles. This is a great opportunity to
meet and play with other members at
different skill levels. If you have any
questions about team play, contact
Martha Wasserman at 975-0764.
Sun City West residents are discov-
ering daily what a great sport pickle-
ball is. New members are streaming
into the club. To introduce pickleball
to our residents, we have free lessons
every Monday morning at 11 a.m.
Just show up at the courts and we will
provide you a paddle. If you have any
questions, you can contact Diane
Becker,. ,the head instructor, at 584-
7954.
We also have a New Members Play
Day. This is for new members only
and a great way for you to meet the
other new members of the club who
are also learning to play this fun and
exciting sport. New Members Play
Day is from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursdays.
If you have any questions, you can
contact the coordinators for this pro-
gram, Cheri Cavanaugh at 734-0739
or Jan Welch at 546-3822.
Feb. 26 ushers in another new
event. We are having a Cross Court
Tournament for club members. In this
event, you are playing singles, but in-
stead of having to cover the entire
court, you only have to cover half of
your side of the court. This is a great
way to improve your shot placement,
and its a lot of fun. There will be
three divisions: A,B and Recreation.
This will be a brown bag lunch. There
will be a general membership meeting
before the tournament at 9 a.m. Dont
miss out. There are sign up sheets in
the tower and down on the pickleball
bulletin board. You can contact the
tournament director, Jack Cavanaugh,
at 734-0739 if you have any ques-
tions.
We have a great pickleball website
here in Sun City West. Just go to
www.scwclubs.com and click on
pickleball. This will provide you in-
formation on all club activities.
Our membership drive is in full
swing. If you are a member and bring
in a new member, you will receive a
great looking Sun City West Pickle-
ball Club T-Shirt.
To purchase a paddle, Charlie
Robinson at 810-3008.
If you havent done so yet, renew
your 2008 dues so you can participate
in all the club activities.
RACQUET CLUB
Our Christmas Dinner Dance at
Palmbrook Country Club was a re-
sounding success. How wonderful it
was to see everyone in their finery
and to dance to the music of Dia-
mondbacks organist Bobby Freeman.
Now that the holidays are over, put
down the punch and cookies, tie up
those tennis shoes and get on the
courts for some exercise. If you are
new to the area or just looking to ex-
pand your activities, come join our
club, which offers a wide variety of
sports including tennis, table tennis,
platform tennis, and volleyball. Mem-
bership is just $5 per year, and mem-
bership envelopes are available in the
Johnson Tower.
In addition to our annual Christmas
Dinner Dance, the club has a monthly
meeting at the Social Hall where com-
plimentary snacks and beverages are
offered. Frequently, the meetings in-
clude a catered optional dinner.
Our next meeting begins with a so-
cial hour (complimentary snacks and
beverages) at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.
12. The formal general meeting will
be followed by the optional catered
dinner. The menu and cost will be
posted in the tower with the sign-up
sheet. In addition, the information will
be available at the Kuentz and Palm
Ridge courts.
Things to remember: Reservations
for court times will change in March
as follows first session, 7 a.m.; sec-
ond session, 8:30 a.m.; third session,
10 a.m. Make reservations for all
courts by calling the tower monitor at
544-6151. The monitor is available
one half-hour before the first session
and until a half hour after the third
session. After tower hours, sigh-up
sheets are available at each tennis lo-
cation. The monitor is not on site on
Sundays, therefore reservations for
Mondays must be made on Saturdays.
The tennis competition for Arizona
Senior Olympics will be held at the
Surprise Tennis and Racquet Com-
plex March 1-4. The deadline for reg-
istration is Feb. 8. Check the tower for
registration booklets or call 602-261-
8765. This event has moved from the
Phoenix Tennis Center, and will make
participation much easier for West
Valley residents.
This year is a qualifying year for
the National Senior Olympics to be
held in 2009 at Stanford University.
The first- and second-place winners in
each category will qualify. Several of
our members have participated in
other National Senior Olympics com-
petitions and have all shared in the
wonderful experience of competing at
the national level.
Keep your calendars clear for the
23rd-annual Swing into Spring Tennis
Tournament to be held April 3, 4, 5
and 6. This is a tournament open to all
players 50 years and older and attracts
players from various parts of Arizona
and adjoining states. Additional infor-
mation will be available in the future.
TENNIS
Round Robin play is open to all
Sun City West residents and does not
require reservations. Sessions are held
7 a.m. Monday through Saturday at
the R.H. Johnson courts. The coordi-
nator for the first session is Horst
Weinheimer (623-214-0484).
Round Robin play is also available
at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday
(coordinator Jim Natalie, 623-546-
0341) and at 6:30 p.m. Monday and
Wednesday (coordinator Rose Joel,
623-544-2796). For additional tennis
information, contact Mal Jacobson at
623-546-1145
PLATFORM TENNIS
Open play begins 7 a.m. Monday
through Saturday at the Johnson
courts. Loaner paddles and balls are
available for drop-ins. Residents are
encouraged to join this energetic,
friendly group. For additional infor-
mation call Co-Chairpersons Ron
Gliot (623-584-7838) or Walt Schalm
(623-546-9211).
TABLE TENNIS
Play is held at the R.H. Johnson Ac-
tivities Center (adjacent to the minia-
ture golf area). Singles and doubles
open play is available from 9 a.m. to
9 p.m. daily. Free instruction is avail-
able. Come join this mixed group for
a lot of fun, and remember that nei-
ther rain, sun or wind bothers us in
our player friendly environment. Con-
tact Chairpersons Dan Scheidt (623-
556-1065) or Ron Thomas
(623-975-9610) for information. The
Arizona Senior Olympics also in-
cludes table tennis. Check the tower
for registration booklets, which in-
clude location of competition and
deadline for registration.
VOLLEYBALL
Play is available to all Sun City
West residents at 8 p.m. Wednesday
and Friday at a Surprise location.Con-
tact Roy Handwerk (623-584-6416)
or Walt Schalm (623-546-9211) for
the Surprise directions. Also, for those
who like the feel of real sand between
their toes, there is a volleyball court
adjacent to the bocce courts and
miniature golf area at R.H. Johnson
Rec Center. Volleyball is also in-
cluded in the Arizona Senior
Olympics. See registration booklet in
the tower, or call 602-261-8765 for
additional information regarding lo-
cation of competition and deadline for
registration.
Information: www.scwclubs.com.
RHYTHM TAPPERS
On Dec. 29, Phoenix presented the
Fiesta Bowl Parade and pre-parade
festivities. The Rhythm Tappers
Jazzy Poms, sponsored by MediSun,
were invited to be a part of that fan-
tastic celebration. They performed on
the corner of Central and Camelback.
The Jazzy Poms have received nu-
merous awards this year: first place,
best dance troupe, Chandler Ostrich
Parade; first place, walking group di-
vision, San Juan Capistrano Swallows
Parade; first runner up, non-military
marching division, Buckeye Pioneer
Days Parade; first place, walking
group division, Ahwatukee Easter Pa-
rade; first place, adult marching
group, Scottsdale Parada del Sol; and
second place, Surprise Fourth of July
Parade.
All these awards helped to con-
tribute to the Jazzy Poms being cho-
sen for the Fiesta Bowl performance.
The 16 women and two banner carri-
ers represent the Rhythm Tappers
group and Sun City West. They were
cheered greatly by the appreciative
audience. This was the Jazzy Poms
first pre-parade performance for the
Fiesta Bowl, and both the Poms and
the crowds are looking forward to
their performance next year.
RIP N SEW
Rip n Sew has a full calendar in
February, with classes, community
service activities, and fun. The group
that makes Quilts for the Needy meets
on the second and last Tuesday of
every month. There are two groups
who Sew for Kids: Thursdays from 4
to 7 p.m. and Fridays from noon to
3:30. All members of the club who
enjoy sewing for others are welcome
at these sessions, regardless of skill
level.
Our general meeting is on the first
Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in
the Lecture Hall, followed a social
hour and refreshments in the club
room. Visitors are always welcome at
the meetings. Orientation for new
members is the first Saturday of each
month from 9 to 11 a.m.
The club room is open from 9 a.m.
Club Corner
From Page 21
The Sun City West RV Club officers for 2008 are, front row
from left, Vice President of Administration Herb Sutton, Presi-
dent Ron Smith, Secretary Fran DeWell and Vice President for
Caravans Ray Donzero; back row, from left, Entertainment Di-
rector Patti Patton, Membership Director Tom Metzger, Direc-
tors Dan Mehner, Walita Mroz and Ed Edelstein, and Past
President Virginia Caldwell. Not pictured is Treasurer Norm
Benoit. Call 584-9071 or 975-2201 for club information.
The Rhythm
Tappers
Jazzy Poms
earned first
place in the
walking group
division at the
San Juan
Capistrano
Swallows Pa-
rade.
to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
The monitor on duty and other mem-
bers are happy to give tours of our fa-
cility. If you love to sew or would like
to learn, you will find plenty of help,
good ideas, good fun, and good fel-
lowship at Rip N Sew.
RV CLUB
The Sun City West RV Club is for
both old hands and those who are new
to RVs. All rigs are welcome, from
nimble camper vans to larger motor
homes and a variety of trailers. The
club offers opportunities to travel in
caravans to destinations both near and
far. In addition, there are recreational
events where you can socialize with
other members.
For 2008, trips are scheduled to
Sierra Vista, Yuma, Death Valley, Pi-
cacho Peak, Laughlin, San Diego,
Monterey, South Padre Island, Wick-
enburg for the Blue Grass Festival and
a fishing expedition to San Diego.
Other trips will be announced later.
There is also a spring picnic/brunch
in the park and a holiday dinner/dance
at Luke Air Force Base.
Come look us over at our next car-
avan meeting at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 26 in
the R.H. Johnson Social Hall. Have a
donut and a cup of coffee, and meet
our members.
Information: 623-975-2201, 623-
584-9071, or scwclubs.com under
Hobbies and Travel.
SHUFFLEBOARD
Our courts are active with our
members, and we are enjoying the re-
turn of those who took a hiatus for the
summer. Thursday night is our red pin
night, which is gaining in popularity.
We welcome new members, and
will give individual lessons to them at
their convenience when they join. We
then continue to help them until they
feel comfortable playing without di-
rections. Regular play is Monday,
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, plus
Tuesday afternoons.
Our traveling league is in full
swing, and the in-house league on
Wednesday nights is a lot of fun, too.
Every challenge is met with enthusi-
asm, and a good time of fellowship
and competition is enjoyed by those
participating.
SOFTBALL
The good news is that there is still
time to sign up, even if you havent
played for years. The January session
of the official softball season has
begun and will end in mid-April.
Youll meet lots of new friends with
similar interests. There are players of
all skill levels and ages. Youre sure
to fit into either the American or Na-
tional league. New players are contin-
ually moving in and out of the system,
especially the snowbirds. There are a
total of 28 teams (14 National and 14
American) with 12 players each.
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 gets you a
full uniform plus excitement, hun-
dreds of potential new friends, exer-
cise and the pure joy of playing ball
again. Imagine thatat your age!
The seven-inning games begin at 8
a.m. and last until late afternoon. The
schedule is posted at the field. Beau-
tiful Liberty Field is located next to
the Kuentz Rec Center at R.H. John-
son and Stardust boulevards. Games
are played on Tuesday and Thursday
both here and in Sun City. Total mem-
bers are about 400.
Be sure to contact us at the phone
number below so that you can join in
the fun and games. All youll need is
a bat, glove and softball shoes (no
metal spikes). If you prefer, our play-
ers can give you advice and help you
get the necessary gear, new or used.
The club supplies the full uniform -
hat, sponsor jersey, long and short
pants, plus socks. There are lots of
safety rules to protect you and even
suggested warm-up exercises. Come
join the fun!
If you decide not to play, come out
and watch the games from our cov-
ered bleachers located near first and
third bases. Restrooms are right there
in our clubhouse, as are water and soft
drinks. And be sure to note our super
bill-board sponsors on the outfield
fence.
Some very special events take
place throughout the year like our an-
nual Tin Cup Golf Tournament and
Dinner Dance (someone won a Lexus
last year), annual Softball Banquet,
Cardiac Kids games, plus numerous
other special ball games, barbeques
and breakfasts. Dont miss the fun.
WOMENS LEAGUE
League play for women is open for
all ages and abilities. If youre inter-
ested in playing, contact Carol Bow-
den at 623-337-5131. Qualified
managers and coaches will get you on
the road to having a wonderful expe-
rience while meeting a lot of new
friends. The season opened on Nov.
10 with a tournament at Liberty Field,
where two of our Sun Cities teams
(Flames and Sparks) played with
three other teams from Sun City
Grand, Pebble Creek and Arizona
Traditions.
Regular season play began Nov. 17
and continues on Saturdays through
March. The schedule is posted at the
fields. Open practices are held on
Mondays for women wishing to join.
Contact Carol for times.
All members: Open practices, oc-
casional tournaments and farm team
play take place on Friday, Saturday,
Sunday and Monday for all softball
members. Come join us.
Information: 623-214-1013 or
www.azsrsoftball.com.
SPANISH CLUB
Club Espaol has begun its spring
session of classes, with six classes en-
compassing beginners of various lev-
els, three classes of intermediates and
an advanced class (with conversation
in Spanish). All these classes meet
mornings at the Beardsley Rec Cen-
ter.
The club also offers a video-im-
mersion class on Monday evenings,
based on the Destinos series that
airs on PBS (Channel 8) on Saturday
mornings from 6 to 7 a.m. (and can
recorded to be watched anytime, or
can be viewed on the Internet). The
more than 150 club members and nine
Maestros (instructors) are enjoying
learning the Spanish language (with a
focus on the Spanish of the Ameri-
cas). Most of the clubs snowbird
members are in Sun City West for this
spring session, so classes are hum-
ming. Members also have fun sharing
about Hispanic culture and experienc-
ing some of it during their four yearly
fiestas.
This month, Club Espaol will
have a fiesta on Feb.8 at Palm Ridge
Rec Center. A catered dinner will cel-
ebrate one of their favorites: the foods
of Mexico. Because each member can
bring at least one guest, the fiestas are
English speaking. But, the clubs new
presidente, Ellie Gisriel, says one can
always hear or practice some Spanish
at the fiestas, perhaps especially at the
tables where intermediates and ad-
vanced students dine (and watch or
take part in the entertainment).
To become a member of Club Es-
paol, a resident simply goes to the
www.scwclubs.com website, scrolls
down to Social (because of the
great fiestas, of course!) and clicks on
Club Espaol. One then prints and
mails the registration form to the club
treasurer with the yearly dues of $10.
There is no charge for any of the
classes, and students purchase their
texts at a club discount. Its a fun way
to learn Spanish and meet new folks.
Most members stay members because
its fun to study with friends. Ol!
Information: 623-214-7530 or
www.scwclubs.com.
SPORTSMENS CLUB
The Sportsmens Club is for men
and women who live in Sun City West
and enjoy outdoor activities and so-
cial events with people of similar in-
terests. The dues are $7.50 per year.
The club offers fishing, hiking, back
road trips, birding, trap/skeet shoot-
ing, fly tying, rafting, skiing, and
womens target shooting in addition
to numerous social events. Meetings
are held from September through
April, featuring speakers with inter-
esting programs relating to Arizona.
Call Al at 214-8890.
Arizona author and photographer
Christine Maxa will speak on Wild-
flowers in the Desert at 12:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 18 in the R.H. Johnson
Social Hall, 19803 R.H. Johnson
Blvd. Join us to socialize, have coffee
and cookies, and hear the speaker.
Are you interested in community
service? Join our Grand Avenue clean
up three times a year. It only takes one
or two hours of your time. We meet at
the McDonalds on Grand Avenue at 8
a.m. on the scheduled dates. Clean-up
days are in October, January and
April. Call Gerri at 214-1557.
A beginner/C hike on the South
Trail in the White Tanks leaves at 8:15
a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12. There is some
rocky terrain so be sure to bring your
hiking poles. Doc Talboys will lead
the hike and promises to make it very
interesting. Bring your lunch, as we
will go back to the Visitor Center after
the hike to shop, continue hiking on
your own, or head home. It is $6 per
vehicle for entrance into the Maricopa
County parks in addition to carpool
donation. The entrance fee is shared
by all the riders in the vehicle. Thurs-
day, Feb. 21, is a beginner/C hike to
the Slate Trail in the Cave Creek
Recreation Area. This will be ranger-
led, and leaves at 8:30 a.m. It is about
4 miles round trip, mostly flat but
with some loose rock. Lunch will be
at Harolds Corral in Cave Creek. Call
Lou Ann at 214-8637 or DeNae at
556-5355. All hikes will leave from
the R.H. Johnson Library parking lot
on R.H. Johnson Boulevard. Please
arrive 15 minutes before departure
time to register and form car pools.
Bring plenty of water, a trail snack,
hiking stick (strongly recommended),
hiking boots (mandatory-no tennis
shoes allowed) and lunch if no lunch
is planned. We are always looking for
new hikes call us if you have any.
We also need more leaders!
There will be a three-day trip to ex-
plore the Mojave Desert Feb. 4-6 with
various trail ratings. Call C.J. at 975-
0764, Steve at 214-7317, or Don at
544-8021. Monday, Feb. 25, leaving
at 8 a.m. is a trip to the Robbins Butte
Wildlife area and Margies Peak area
south of Buckeye. It is rated 2 and is
150 miles long. Call Don at 544-8021.
Trips leave from the library parking
lot on R.H. Johnson Boulevard.
Please arrive 20 minutes. before de-
parture 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.
Wednesday, Feb. 13, is a trip to find
desert birds at Thunderbird Park, 59th
Avenue north of Loop 101. The next
stop will be the city ponds on the Ar-
rowhead Loop, 67th Avenue north of
101, to see wintering ducks. Gilbert
Water Ranch, just south of Highway
60, will be the destination on Thurs-
day, Feb. 28. This series of ponds at-
tracts ducks and shorebirds.
Peach-faced lovebirds and a streak-
backed oriole call this home, so they
should be around, too. Both trips
leave at 8 a.m. Meet at the library
parking lot 15 minutes before depar-
ture and bring plenty of water, lunch
and wear sturdy walking shoes. Call
Nancy at 214-9045.
April 28-31 is a birding trip to Por-
tal, a premier birding spot in south-
eastern Arizona. Accommodations are
limited. Call Jim at 584-5575 or
Nancy at 214-9045.
Fly-tying will meet in the Stam-
pede Room in the Mens Club imme-
diately following the general meeting.
Call Al at 256-6948. Show and Go to
Dead Horse State Park meets every
Thursday at 6:45 a.m. to form a car
pool; departure is 7 a.m. from the li-
brary parking lot on R.H. Johnson
Boulevard. Call Jim at 544-3205.
The Womens Target Shooting
Group meets the second and fourth
Thursday at 6 p.m. at the library park-
ing lot to car pool to the Ben Avery
Target Shooting Range. Call Pam at
214-7317 or Chris at 546-0880. No
firearms are needed. 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 goes on Wednes-
day. and skeet goes on Thursday. Call
Gene at 214-9824.
Mens Target Shooting for pistols
and rifles will meet at the library park-
ing lot at 10:15 a.m. for a 10:30 de-
parture every second and fourth
Wednesday. 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 as-
sistance. Bring a clean firearm in a
case and ammo, hearing protection,
(ear muff cuffs are much better than
foam plugs), paper plates for targets
(may be purchased), safety glasses
(regular eyeglasses are OK), drinking
water, and your name tag. Entry fee is
$5. Call Steve at 214-7317.
Skiers should call Harry at 374-
2993.
The 2008 Colorado River/Grand
Canyon 6.5 day, 188 mile, rafting trip
scheduled for May is presently full.
Its not too early to be put on an in-
terested list for May 09. A one-day
Upper Salt River paddle and rafting
trip is being planned for late March or
early April. Outfitter is Wilderness
Aware out of Globe. Cost is about
$130. Call Mort if interested or for de-
tails at 546-3695.
Join the travel group for the FBR
Open on Feb. 1 for $68 per person.
Feb. 2-6, travel to New Orleans for
Mardi Gras at a cost of $785 per dou-
ble and $1,515 per single. Tubac Fes-
tival of the Arts is Feb. 9 at a cost of
$58 per person. Feb. 14 enjoy a three-
course lunch at the Scottsdale Culi-
nary Institute for $75 per person.
After lunch will be an opportunity to
shop in downtown Scottsdale. Feb.
16-18, take a trip to Daytona for the
50th running of the Daytona 500.
Cost is $945 per double, $835 per
triple, $785 per quad and $1,325 per
single. Feb. 19 is an hour-long boat
tour on beautiful Tempe Town Lake
with lunch at Montis La Casa Vieja
for $85 per person. Feb. 21, see
Hello Dolly at the Broadway Palms
theater for $86 per person. Feb. 27-29
is a trip to Palm Springs for $420 per
double and $545 per single. Feb. 27 is
a trip on the Verde Canyon Railroad
at a cost of $99 per person. Informa-
tion: 602-626-9008.
SUNWEST ART CLUB
At 1 p.m. March 10 in the R.H.
Johnson Social Hall, the Sun West Art
Club will have Sam Thiewes demon-
strating his artistic talents at the gen-
eral meeting.
For the past six years, Thiewes has
been painting portraits, landscapes,
figurative, wildlife, still lifes, and
more in five different states and teach-
ing in the West. Refreshments will be
served and members and their guests
are welcome. For further information,
call 546-1098.
Its that time of the year again. The
Sun West Art Club is presenting
Leap Into Art, the 29th-annual
Judged Art Show, from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. Saturday, March 1; and from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2, in-
side and outside of the art room at the
Kuentz Rec Center. Demonstrations
will be presented during both days of
the shows. At 10 a.m. Saturday,
Nancy Hewes will demonstrate pas-
tels; she is an instructor of drawing,
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oil painting and pastels. At 1 p.m.,
Ross Snodgrass will demonstrate oil
painting; he has won many first places
in the art shows and Best of Show in
2007. At 2 p.m., Sam Litrenti will
demonstrate the art of sculpture. He is
noted for his bronze works. His
bronze statue of the Prospector is lo-
cated in front of the R.H. Johnson Li-
brary.
On Sunday during the show, Ron
Fernandez will demonstrate his art of
gourds at 11 a.m. He is an instructor
in Sun City West and also heads up an
organization for gourd art. At 1 p.m.,
Kathy Frey will demonstrate water-
colors. She is an instructor in water-
color in the Sun West Art Club.
Categories judged for awards will
be in oil and acrylic, water media,
mixed media/experimental, drawing,
pastel, colored pencil, pen and ink,
three dimensional/sculpture, winners
circle and beginners. There will be
two judges. The first judge, watercol-
orist Barbara Freedman, taught paint-
ing at Glendale Community College.
She now works as a juror, speaker and
workshop demonstrator. Her paint-
ings are featured in many books and
magazines, and she has won many
awards in competitive shows. The
second judge is artist and sculptor
Tom Herbert, a native Arizonan who
continues to live in the desert because
he enjoys wide horizons and incan-
descent light. He believes many of the
seemingly random effects that appear
in his paintings are not accidents but
expressions of his changing emotions
and thoughts.
Ribbons presented by the judges
will be for first, second and third
place, honorable mention and best of
show. Friends and neighbors attend-
ing will be voting for Peoples
Choice. Become part of the show by
casting your vote.
Keep the Art Club alive by not only
supporting it, but by taking classes, at-
tending the general meetings and by
volunteering when possible. Stop by
anytime, but especially during Leap
Into Art.
THEATRE WEST
Tickets for Theatre Wests spring
2008 production of Call Me
Madam go on sale 8:30 a.m. Jan. 28
in the Stardust Theatre Box Office.
This extravagant musical is set in
the United States and the mythical
country of Lichtenburg. It tells the
story of Sally Adams, an exuberant,
wealthy widow appointed Madam
Ambassador to the Grand Duchy of
Lichtenburg. Her outrageous lack of
knowledge of etiquette and tradition
makes most amusing entertainment.
Such songs as The Best Thing for
You Is Me, Youre Just in Love,
Once Upon a Time Today and Its
a Lovely Day Today are included in
the score.
The book was written by Howard
Lindsay and Russel Crouse, with
music and lyrics by Irvin Berlin. The
musical is being directed by Dean
Spotts. Production days re March 18
through April 5 in the Stardust The-
atre on R.H. Johnson and Stardust
boulevards. Reserved seating tickets
are $7. Box office hours are 10 a.m.
to noon Monday through Thursday.
Our general membership meeting
will begin 1:30 p.m. Feb. 19, at the
theater.
Following the business part of the
meeting will be: An Afternoon with
Anton Checkhov. Anton Checkhov
is held in high esteem by authors and
audiences throughout the world. In
keeping with the Valentine Theme,
this program will present two of his
hilarious short plays dealing with the
emotion of love. Chekhovs belief in
creating a theater of mood presents
a special challenge to the acting en-
semble as well as the audience.
The program is directed by Betty
Polasek and spotlights the acting tal-
ents of Irene Broome, Etienne Clare,
Ruby Lira, Peg Markowitz, Bernie
Meagher and Lou Reid.
All members and guests are invited
to attend the program free of charge.
TOLE ARTISTS
How fun it was to start 2008 with
a bang, having both morning and af-
ternoon classes running on the same
day, now knowing that here in Febru-
ary the afternoon Tole Artists are
completing their beginner class! Con-
gratulations to all our new tole and
decorative artists! Afternoon classes
will be returning to their varied
weekly class format for your painting
enjoyment. Check the schedule - there
is something for everyone!
The morning advanced decorative
painters are putting their artistic fin-
ishing touches on their first big
masterpiece of 2008! Way to go! And
of course there are other exciting new
projects coming up!
Do you know there is still time for
starting new or even renewing your
painting experience? Were planning
a full year of weekly Wednesday
painting classes in Room 3 at Kuentz
Rec Center, where creativity reigns
when Tole Artists are meeting! Do
step in to check out our classes.
And speaking of meetings, you
surely dont want to miss our very
special February club meeting at noon
Feb. 27. Your board has planned a
spectacular year of events for 2008,
and this meeting will be one you will
be talking about next year! Plan on
sharing special refreshments, door
prizes and fun!
Information: 623-214-2027
WEAVERS WEST
Weavers West members will gather
9 a.m. Feb. 1 for refreshments, with a
meeting following at 9:30 at Kuentz
Rec Center. Robyn Spady, who has
just completed the Fab Four class
for our members, will present the pro-
gram on Two Sides to Every Cloth.
Upcoming classes are Southwest
Design with Audrey Smith in Febru-
ary, and Flame Purses with Marge
Huston in March. Tapestry Tuesdays
with Diane Wolf is ongoing. Come
join us for a fun hobby with a great
group of friendly, helpful members.
WESTERNAIRES
CHORUS
The Westernaires are happy to pres-
ent their 2008 officers. Pictured with
Director Janet Hochstatter (second
from left) are, from left, Treasurer
Chuck Johnson, Vice President Jack
Stiehl, Secretary Marilyn Burr and
President Lee Puro. The chorus also
announces its dates for the Spring
Concert at Stardust Theatre. The con-
cert will be 7 p.m. April 18 and 19,
and 2 p.m. April 20. Tickets go on sale
10 a.m. March 10 in the Box Office
lobby located at the corner of R.H.
Johnson and Stardust boulevards.
Tickets are $7. Mark your calendars
and watch for more details in the
March Rec Center News. For infor-
mation, call Sue Bowman at 623-544-
3723.
WESTERNERS
SQUARE DANCE
Our Valentine Dance is Feb. 7.
Mainstream, plus and rounds will be
called. Annie Brownrigg is cuer and
Bob Jones and Lee Hailey are callers.
Pre-rounds begin at 6:30 p.m. and al-
ternating tips and rounds begin at 7
p.m. The dance will be held in the
R.H. Johnson Social Hall.
Advanced lessons and dances are
held Mondays beginning at 6:30 p.m.
in the Social Hall. Dan Nordbye is the
caller.
On Thursdays, the plus workshop
begins at 6 p.m., and the main-
stream/plus alternating tips dance fol-
lows at 7 p.m. Lee Hailey calls at the
R.H. Johnson Social Hall.
The mainstream lessons are con-
tinuing at 1 p.m. Fridays in Beardsley
Rec Center. Bob Jones is caller.
Join us at the 10th annual Grand
Canyon Square Dance Festival on
Feb. 15 and 16.The theme is Danc-
ing Feet Make Smiling Faces. More
information is available a
www.AZSquareDance.com.
Information: 623-322-5201, 623-
556-4410 or www.scwclubs.com.
WOMENS
SOCIAL CLUB
The Womens Social Club is a
place for all Sun City West women
(with a current rec card) to meet, to
find old and new friends, learn new
card and/or board games, play bridge
and just be social!
The clubs Game Day begins 12:30
p.m. Thursdays. This month Spades
and Rummikub are being taught. You
dont have to have a partner or even
know anyone. Just walk in the door,
let the monitor know you are a guest
and you will be introduced to the
games coordinator.
Tuesday is Progressive Bridge at
the club. We ask everyone to please
be there by 12:30; you do not have to
have a partner. If you are coming for
the first time, just let the monitor
know and she will introduce you to
the bridge coordinator.
We have pot luck lunches at noon
on the third Friday of each month.
Bring a dish for eight people and $1,
and enjoy great food and great com-
pany. We play cards after lunch.
Again, if this is your first time, just let
the monitor know you are coming as a
guest.
The club is open to all members
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. six days per
week.
Club membership is $10 per year
and entitles you to meet really nice
people, have a fun time and drink all
the coffee and hot chocolate you can
consume.
Reminder to our members: Our
general meeting will begin promptly
at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 12 at the club.
SINGLES CLUB
The Sun City West Singles Club
meets from 1 to 4 p.m. the second
Wednesday of each month at Palm
Ridge Rec Center. A short business
meeting is followed by refreshments
and cards and games.
Each month we have several social
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Club Corner
From Page 23
At the January meeting of Weavers West, Past President
Anne Hance turns over the presidents gavel to Charles Ben-
son, the president for 2008. Other officers for the year are Jan
Crane, Phyl Cipolla, Pauline Schultz, Barbara Cooper, Lise
Lavigne and Esther Federman.
At left, Mary Walker of
Monument Valley High
School shows off a weav-
ing after explaining the
schools summer program
during Weavers Wests
January meeting. The
name of the program in
Navajo is Ndahooaah,
which means new learn-
ing or relearning. It is an
extra-curricular program
developed by the Navajo
elders in order to teach
young Navajo the tradi-
tional skills.
Madam Ambassador Sally Adams (played by Mary Lee) and
some of her cronies dance the congo before leaving the USA
for Lichtenburg in Theatre Wests production of Call Me
Madam.
CALIFORNIA
A Valentine Sweetheart Dinner
Dance will be held Feb. 20 in the
Desert Star Club at Luke Air Force
Base. Social hour begins at 5 p.m.,
with dinner at 6. Dancing will follow
to the Route 66 Band.
The menu includes dinner salad
with ranch or house dressing, dinner
combo of London broil and chicken,
roasted red potatoes, peas with pearl
onion, assorted rolls and butter,
freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated
coffee and iced tea. If you are inter-
ested, call Izzy at 546-5848.
March 17 will be a visit to Turf Par-
adise for a Day at the Races. Cost
will be $22 for members and $26 for
guests. This will be a daytime activity
with lunch included. If you are inter-
ested, call Roger at 975-1022.
All former California residents are
welcome to join the club. Informa-
tion: 623-214-2038.
CANADIAN CLUB
The Canadian Club has two func-
tions lined up. The Feb. 9 perform-
ance at the Arizona Broadway Dinner
Theatre has sold out. Sorry if you
missed getting a reservation, but in
the future when you see an event you
would like to attend, please get your
reservations in promptly to avoid dis-
appointment.
Secondly, the regular monthly
meeting which is being held on
Thursday, Feb. 21, is taking on a dif-
ferent format. We are going for din-
ner at 5 p.m. at I&J Fountain
Restaurant which is located at Bell
and El Mirage roads.
The restaurant is featuring country
and western entertainment for your
dining and dancing pleasure. Call
Sylvia at 933-3118.
Come out and mix and mingle with
fellow Canadians. The membership
fees are $6 for a single and $10 for a
couple.
IOWA
Iowans have been escaping the
winter doldrums by having fun with
their fellow compatriots from Iowa.
In January we had a three-day bus trip
to Avi, Ariz., and stayed at the Avi Re-
sort. Our low price included the bus
trip, meals and resort stay!
Our annual breakfast is scheduled
Feb. 9. On Feb. 21, a bus trip is
planned to the Broadway Palms Din-
ner Theater in Mesa to see "Hello
Dolly."
In March we are planning a pizza
party, and in April, there will be a
three-day trip to Primm and Las
Vegas. All Iowans are invited to join
us to renew old friendships and make
new ones.
KANSAS
The Kansas Club will travel by bus
to Maricopa on Monday, Feb. 18, to
Harrah's Ak-Chin Resort Casino.
The bus will leave at 9:30 a.m. and
return at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Cost is $5 per person. Upon arrival at
the casino, each person will receive
$10. The January newsletter con-
tained the reservation slip. If you did
not receive your newsletter or for
more information, call Marge at 623-
214-8317, or Ed at 623-217-7185.
Mark your calendars Monday,
March 10, for the final event of the
year, which will be a Pizza Party.
Reservations slips will be in your
February newsletter.
MINNESOTA
We have scheduled an afternoon
event for February. It is the matinee
performance of "Fiddler on the Roof
on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the Arizona
Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise
Lane, Peoria (Paradise Lane is one
block south of Bell Road). Its easy to
locate and there is lots of parking.
The group discounted rate is $45
person includes hospitality room,
lunch, matinee, tax and gratuity. Per-
formance is limited to 90 prepaid
reservations.
Reservation forms were sent out
the first week in January. At that time
we recommended an immediate re-
sponse and we now suggest contact-
ing our information number
(544-7387) regarding availability of
tickets before completing reservation
form and sending in your money.
Upcoming events in March and
April are the annual picnic on Thurs-
day, March 27, in Sun City West, and
a first-time Pizza Party, on Thursday,
April 17, also in Sun City West.
NEBRASKA
The annual spring luncheon will be
held at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 16 in Union
Hills Country Club in Sun City. The
deadline for reservations is Feb. 12.
Sean Callahan from Lincoln will be
the guest speaker. The cost of the
luncheon is $20 per member, and $25
for guests. Contact Lila at 623-322-
2442 for questions or information.
March 6 will find us at the Surprise
Stadium attending the spring baseball
game between the Diamondbacks and
Kansas City Royals. Please note the
correct date as there has been some
confusion concerning the date. Reser-
vations were required by Jan. 1. If you
have any questions, please call Jim at
623-975-6974.
New members are always wel-
come.
NEW ENGLAND
The club is planning something a
little different for our February social
event. We will travel by bus to the
Arizona Science Center in Phoenix.
After lunch at the center, we receive
boarding passes to view and experi-
ence the Titanic Artifacts Exhibition.
The exhibit is not only very interest-
ing and educational, but it also pro-
vides a few unexpected surprises.
Watch the newsletter for details. Co-
incidently, the ships sinking in 1912
was the year Arizona became a state.
Plans are being made for the March
and April events. We welcome all
New Englanders to join; annual dues
remain $8 person.
NEW JERSEY
The New Jersey State Club pres-
ents "Brown Bag University" at 1
p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, in Summit
Hall B in the Palm Ridge Recreation
Center. A representative of the Mari-
copa County Sheriff's Office will
speak about crime in the neighbor-
hood, a subject that interests us all.
There will be a catered lunch at
$11.50 for members and $13.50 for
guests. The deadline for reservations
is Feb. 11. Make checks payable to
the New Jersey Club, 14623 Wind-
crest Drive, Sun City West, AZ
85375.
Information: 623-546 1787.
NEW YORK STATE
This is the final call for our trip to
Tubac on Thursday, Feb. 7. Don't
miss this opportunity to shop the
many boutiques, to view the works of
various artisans and to enjoy the en-
tertainment that will be available. The
bus will leave the Maricopa County
Events Center (formerly the Sun-
dome) parking lot, aisles 16-17, at 8
a.m., and leave Tubac for the return
home at.3 p.m. Lunch is on your own
at any of the local restaurants. Arrival
at Sun City West will be about 6 p.m.
Cost is $30 per person for members,
and $34 per person for non-members.
For information, call Ted at 623-214-
1108.
We have scheduled a turnaround
trip to Sabino Canyon in March and a
three-day, two-night trip to Rocky
Point in April. Check the next Rec
Center News for additional informa-
tion or call Ted at 623-214-1108.
Non-members are most welcome to
join us on any of our trips.
OHIO-SCW
The club meets for breakfast at 8:30
a.m. the first Monday of every month
at Lous Tivoli Gardens in Sun City.
Feb. 18 is the annual bingo/pizza
party in the Quail Room of the Sun
City West Foundation Building. The
event features all the pizza you can eat
made to order by 5 Star Pizza, plus
lots of prizes. For information and
reservations call Thelma at 546-4603.
Dont miss this. Its a fun event.
PENNSYLVANIA
The new officers of the Pennsylva-
nia Club plan a full slate of activities
for the coming year. Current plans
call for a bus trip to Primm, Nev., in
February; St. Patricks Day luncheon
at Tivoli Gardens on March 15; Pizza
in the Park in April; and ice cream so-
cial in June.
Future considered activities in-
clude: Organ Stop Pizza, Diamond-
backs Game, Turf Paradise, Arizona
Broadway Dinner Theatre, Hawaiian
Fest and a Christmas Lights bus tour
to close the year.
Any member who would like to
provide suggestions or make further
inquiries may contact President Russ
Claytor at 623-546-6840.
WASHINGTON STATE
Hurry! Get your reservations in for
our Primm/Vegas trip on Feb. 10, with
a side trip to Oatman, Nev., to see this
quaint town and the donkeys that
roam free. Also on Feb. 16, well
enjoy our fantastic Crab Feed. Guests
are welcome for both events. Call
Jean at 214-8150.
Well have our annual Turf Para-
dise outing on March 10 featuring a
private directors suite located over
the finish line. This is a top-drawer
event with a three-course meal served
on china with crystal, a private bar,
betting area and restrooms. Hurry!
Price is $57.30 per person. Guests are
welcome if space permits.
On March 20, join us for the Titanic
Exhibit and IMAX movie Titanica.
Its really worth seeing both. Price
$39.50, and guests are welcome. You
are given a boarding pass with the
name of an actual person who was on
that sailing and told of their history
and their outcome. Did they survive
or go to their watery grave?
Our Lake Powell trip is almost sold
out, so if youre interested, call Jean
at 214-8150. Guests are welcome if
space is available. Dates are April 18-
19, with a return in the early evening
of April 20.
WISCONSIN
We will be going to the Arizona
Broadway Dinner Theater on Feb. 6
to see Fiddler on the Roof. We only
have 60 tickets, and hopefully you al-
ready reserved yours. Transportation
is on your own.
There is a pizza party at the R.H.
Johnson Social Hall on Feb. 17. The
board has decided not to serve alco-
hol due to the liability; it will be a
BYOB, so if you want beer to drink,
you may bring your own, however,
soft drinks will be provided. On Feb.
23, we will be going to Bucky's
Casino in Prescott. The bus leaves at
8 a.m. This is a turnaround.
For March, a three-day San Diego
tour will be March 11-13. We will be
dropped off at the casino to try our
luck. The next day there will be a bus
to San Diego to visit Balboa Park, the
Maritime or Aircraft Museums, or
Old Town. It should be a fun time.
Well attend the Brewers spring
training game March 5 at Surprise
Stadium. You can tailgate before the
game. On March 27, we will have the
golf scramble at Desert Trails Golf
Course. The limit is 72-80 persons at
most, so get your reservations in early.
Information: 623-546 6129 or 623-
875-0391.
WYOMING
A luncheon is scheduled to be held
at the Sun City Country Club, 9433 N.
107th Ave., Sun City, on Monday,
Feb. 11.
We wish to extend a warm and cor-
dial invitation to anyone who was
born, raised, has ties to, or once lived
in the state of Wyoming to please join
us at 11 a.m. for an attitude adjust-
ment fellowship hour with lunch
being served promptly at noon.
Plans are being made for a golf out-
ing at Luke Air Force Base; details
will be discussed at the meeting.
Reservation notices will be mailed
to those people previously attending.
However, anyone interested in joining
us should contact Shirley at 602-933-
6267. To obtain a reservation form,
please contact the Wyoming Club at
9635 N. 110th Ave., Sun City, AZ
85351 by Feb. 4.
All States Club
Submit All States Club news by
the first day of each month (for
the next months publication) to
azsunmama@cox.net. All sub-
missions for March are due by
Feb. 1. If you do not have a com-
puter, please print and mail to:
22211 Lobo Lane, Sun City
West, AZ 85375.
events. Activities include bus trips,
theater outings, luncheons, picnics,
potlucks and sporting events.
Our club is open to all single men
and women who hold a valid rec card.
Our next meeting will be at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Palm Ridge
Rec Center.
Our officers for 2008 are President
Jim Devaney, Vice President Jack
Howard, Treasurer Paula Hoover and
Secretary Norma Wallace.
WATER FITNESS
Water Fitness Club meets 7:45 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at
Palm Ridge indoor pool. We also meet
9 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
at Beardsley Recreation Center. New
members are welcome. Come and join
in the fun.
This club is both a physical and so-
cial benefit to all who belong.
Yearly dues are $3. Payment is by
check only. You need to present your
rec card and your 2007 membership
card if you are presently a member.
The new Water Fitness Board mem-
bers are President Penny Plass, Vice
President Ann Busboom, Secretary
Carolyn James, Treasurer Mary Jane
Alberg, Sunshine Lady Doris
Williams and Beardsley Pool Liaison
is Betty Conry.
YOGA
The Yoga Club has started the New
Year out on the right foot. Our
evening class (5:30 p.m. Tuesday and
Thursday in Room 6 at Beardsley)
will now feature instructor Rene Pruitt
on the second Thursday of the month,
and Karen Stricherz on the fourth
Thursday.
Those of you with busy schedules
will now have the expertise of a certi-
fied instructor to lead you to a healthy
life full of peace, relaxation and well-
being. Dont forget to check our Yoga
web page at www.scwclubs.com
under Health and Fitness for a com-
plete schedule of all our class times
and locations.
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