Sun City Festival Community Association

26501 W Desert Vista Blvd, Buckeye, AZ 85396

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August 2012

Finance Committee Volunteers Sought

The Board of Directors is soliciting volunteer candidates to serve on the Resident Finance Committee. The committee works closely with the Staff in reviewing the financial operations of the Community Association. This includes the monthly financial review process, the Reserve Study and reserve investment process, the Annual Audit, and Operating Budget process. The Board of Directors anticipates filling vacancies on the Finance Committee effective November 1, 2012. Committee members can anticipate attending the Monthly Finance Committee Meeting, currently held on the second Thursday of each month in the Sage Center Conference Room. In addition, there will be situational meetings to discuss budgets, audits, and other community financial topics. Resident members in good standing who are interested in serving on the Resident Finance Committee should submit a short application letter requesting the appointment to the Committee. In this letter, the individual should outline their qualifications and experience, and express why they desire to serve on the Committee. All application letters should be addressed to the Community Manager, Bruce Friedman at hbfriedman@aamaz.com or by mail to the Sage Recreation Center. The deadline for application letters is September 15, 2012, so interested residents should get their letters to Bruce at their earliest convenience.

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Sun City Festival Community Association

August EvEnts
Join us at the Indigo Grille for these special events .... August 22 Hawaiian Shirt Night from 3 - 6 pm. Pull out those crazy and colorful Hawaiian shirts and dresses and enjoy discounted tropical drink specials. Prizes will be awarded to the wildest Hawaiian apparel! In June we successfully began our new Wine and Dine series. Each month a different array of wines is featured. The evening begins with a sampling of these special wines with complimentary cheese and crackers served. Then a bit later a special plated dinner service begins with a complimentary glass of wine. August 25 Be sure to make your reservation for the next Wine & Dine series on Saturday, August 25th! Time, menu and pricing will be announced soon. Seating is limited and space fills up quickly so give us a call at 928-2526445, extension 209 to RSVP. Happy Hour We are pleased to announce that Happy Hour drink prices are extended an extra hour and run from 3 pm - 6 pm, Monday through Friday. Dining Hours Dining hours are Sunday 8 am - 7 pm, Monday & Tuesday 11 am - 7 pm, Wednesday thru Saturday 11 am - 8 pm.

Peg-N-Keg Thursday, August 16 at 4:00 PM Only $5 per person Horse Race / Shootout Thursdays, August 9 & August 23 5:00 PM Cost: $5 per person
This event is a great time! Its almost full contact golf as your competitors egg you on, sometimes in your backswing. Two-person teams alternate their shots while the high-scoring teams are eliminated on each hole until there are only three teams left. Out of those three teams, we will award a Win (1st Place), Place (2nd Place), and a Show (3rd Place). Serious golfers should leave their sensitive side at home for this event; we like to have fun! This putting contest is a favorite among our residents. Test your putting skills on our ever changing nine-hole course and bring your thirst to be quenched by a keg of beer to enjoy.

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SOS House Light Operation Resealing & Restriping of Softball Field/ Wood Shop & Crafts Studio Parking Lots
The Softball Field/Wood Shop and Crafts Studio road and parking lots will be closed on August 23 beginning at 5 am and will remain closed until 10 am on August 24th due to sealing and restriping of these areas. We appreciate your understanding as we complete the scheduled maintenance on these asphalt areas. In order to answer some recent questions about the SOS Lights installed in homes within Sun City Festival, we offer this information on the operation and use of them. Located on the wall next to the front door of each home in the community is a special light switch that, when activated, causes the exterior coach lights that flank the garage door to flash. This light switch is identified by the red indicator light on the switch itself. The proper operation of this switch is to activate it only AFTER having placed a call for emergency services (police, fire, ambulance, etc.). The light, when activated, will assist the emergency service provider to easily locate your home. Turning on the lights WILL NOT, however, summon an emergency responder. This light SHOULD NOT be used for any other purpose, as doing so will confuse police patrols as well as Citizens on Patrol. If you inadvertently turn the SOS lights on, simply turn them off again.

August Community Events

August 2 Arizona Solar Solutions Seminar 10 am Sable Room August 4 Sweeten Your Day Ice Cream Social 2 pm Celebration Hall August 9 Buckeye Bookmobile 9 am Sage Center Parking Lot David Nyborg Financial Seminar 10 am Sable Room August 15 LAZYBOY Design Flow Seminar 6:30 - 8:00 pm Celebration Hall August 16 Sun Valley Solar Seminar 10 am Sable Room August 18 Beat the Heat Pool Party 5 - 9 pm Sage Center Pool August 23 Buckeye Bookmobile 9 am Sage Center Parking Lot August 24 Bagels & Brew 8 am Celebration Hall August 26 Sunday Movie Matinee, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows 1 pm Celebration Hall August 28 Hypnotherapist Lecture 10 am Celebration Hall West August 29 Edward Jones Investment Seminar 10 am Sable Room August 31 Farmers Insurance Seminar 10 am Sable Room

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4 Wine Tasting at Two Sonoita Vineyards 7 Capitol Museum & Rosson House 22 Technique at Le Cordon Bleu

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Chartered clubs

Crafty Scrappers Club Learn to preserve your memories with the use of your computer. Come and join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays to learn more about digital scrapbooking and just how easy it is. On odd Wed. you can also stop by to see what were working on. Mondays are good for a full day of organizing and scrapping. Contact Bonnie Lenke at 623-229-6400 bonnielenke@msn.com for more information.

Festival RV Club If youd like to learn more about RVing and find ways to enhance the RV life you love, then the Festival RV Club is for you! Our Club purpose is to facilitate bringing together those who wish to travel and who enjoy the recreational vehicle lifestyle. Contact Virg Mellott at 928-252-3829 for more details.

Gourmet Club

We welcome new members year round. Join the summer fun with dinners or group events. If you like to cook and can follow a set menu recipe, you will make just one dish. Come and enjoy the best 4-course meal in the valley in the comfort of a SCF resident home. For more information, go to the SCF Clubs webpage and download How Does It Work FAQs and Membership Form. Call Carol Komassa at 928-252-3400.

Hiking Club We offer many exciting hiking trips all over the region. We meet once a month to review previous and upcoming trips and learn many helpful tips on hiking. We offer separate hiking levels for new and experienced hikers. This past season we introduced night hikes and overnights for one or two days away. Contact Patrick Smith at 928-252-6018 to join.

Canadian/American Friendship Club We promote activities that bring Canadians and Americans together for fun and friendship. We will plan various activities including sporting events, arts, offroad trips, and more. Contact Terry Barnard at 928-232-0262 or Chuck Smith at 928-252-6976 for more information.

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Pottery & Ceramics Club Stop by our fabulous new studio and check out our Ceramic and Pottery projects in progress. If you are interested in joining, please contact Shirley Steinbach at sstein9911@ msn.com.

Model Railroad Club Join us if you have an interest in railroad transportation and enjoy planning, building and operating model railroad layouts. We encourage railroad education and will have opportunities in the future to travel by railroad. Contact Ed Krajca at 928-252-6147 for more information or to join us.

Festival Association of Beauties (FABs) We promote social interaction among the women here at Sun City Festival. We meet for lunch every Friday, at 11 am, at the Indigo Grille. FABs is open to all residents of Sun City Festival. Come join us! Its a great way to make new friends. Contact Stephanie Baker at 928-252-6964 to learn more!

Field and Stream Club We will suspend our regular meetings and reconvene the first Wednesday in Sept. (Sept 5). Well continue our regular Range Day on the 2nd Friday each month and meet at 7 am to car pool to the range. Questions about the Club may be directed to Steven Kelley at 480-544-7037 or Steve@SDKelley.com for more information.

Woodcrafters Club Our club caters to all facets of wood crafting. Learn wood working skills and work on various projects with us! The primary purpose of the Woodcrafters Club is to promote the craft of woodworking as a hobby and assist in the improvement of member skills and abilities. Contact Jerry Moore at 928-252-6439 to learn more!

Fine Arts Club Fine Arts has open painting on Monday afternoons and all day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Try out your creativity and fun at the same time. Contact Jean Buhle at 928-252-2468 for more information!

Festival Car Club Sun City Festival Car Club is a mixture of Muscle, Vintage and Sports Car enthusiasts dedicated to having fun. The Club sponsors monthly outings both events and road trips. Once per month we meet to talk about what to do to make the experience better. Contact Tom Flanagan (tpflana@yahoo.com), Damon Deacon, Vel Moss or Tony Dellinger for details.

Paper Crafts & More Please join us Tuesday mornings at 9:30 am. You will be amazed at the variety of projects we do. We incorporate all different levels of skills that include rubber stamping, tea bag folding, iris folding, just to name a few. Stop by and say hi. Contact Judi Kuczek at 928-252-2485 for more information.

Paws & Claws Pet Club We encourage pet owners of all types to meet and gather information on various educational and health related pet information. Our club meetings are on hiatus until Sept. Mugs & Muffins will not meet in July and August. Contact Kathi Landis at 928-252-6771 for details.

Barrel Buddies This wine tasting group holds events in members homes, at outside venues, or joint events with other wine clubs. We will have two events in our members homes each month. Please contact Steven Miller at 928-252-6640 for details and to learn more about our club.

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The Brew Crew We have hosted several successful events with a variety of beers and conversation. Club badges and shirts are available for purchase by members. Membership is still open with dues of $8 per person. Contact Milt Levy at 928252-6952 or Mark Silver 623-249-5917 for more information.

The Lady Putters Come and enjoy the camaraderie of friends and neighbors while developing and enhancing your putting skills. The Lady Putters play on Thursdays at 7:30 am. Please join us for a game or two. Contact Sue Peppler at 928252-2663 for all the details.

Glass Arts Club Members create traditional stained glass and warm glass through workshops, demonstrations, selfexporation and shared expertise. Contact C J Zimmerman at 928-252-2203 for details. Visit us at our new studio Mon-Sat 10 am-1 pm.

Pickleball Club We are dedicated to the promotion of Pickleball and encourage everyone to come out and join us in the fun! Open Play is daily from 7am-12 noon (except Sun.). Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 6:30-9 am. Womens Open Play is every Tues, & Thur. at 9am. Lessons will resume in October. Contact Donald Schelling at 602-317-6298 for more information.

The Players Club The Players Club offers 12 different board and card games seven days a week. New members are welcome. Consult the newsletter calendar, Cable Channel 22, or Fitness Center bulletin board for dates and times. To join the club, attend any of our daily functions and complete a membership application. Contact Jay Cohn at 928-252-6104 for additional information.

Genealogy Club Learn the what, where and how of genealogy. Were here to share with members the techniques, methods, resources, and facilities used in genealogy research. Learn how to organize and protect the results of your research. New or experienced are welcome. Meetings are second Wed., Oct - May at 3pm in the Sage Center. Contact David Komassa for more details at 252-3400.

The Quilting Bees

This quilt is presently hanging in the Sage Center and is called Anitas Arrowhead. Pieced by SCF Quilting Bees and quilted by Barbara Greenly. This is a sample of the quilts the club makes for charity. They are donated to New Life Center, a shelter for abused women & children. We also make pillowcases. Contact Carol Stoney for information at 503-8999976.

Golf Chartered Club We are always accepting applications for new members! Every Tues. the Womens Golf Group plays. Every Mon., Wed. and Fri. the Mens Golf Group plays. See the Pro Shop for details. Contact Steve Nebel, for the Mens Golf Group, at 928-252-6401 or Cynthia Czernysz for the Womens Golf Group, at 928-2522806.

The Softball Club All skill levels are welcome, no experience necessary. Visit the softball field on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9 am - 3 pm to watch the club play. Contact Bill Jenkins at 928252-5433 if interested in participating.

The Social Dance Club Our Social Dance Club is on break until October, however, Line Dancing continues all year round on Thursdays from 11 am to 1 pm. Sooo, have fun while you exercise. Contact Jo Palaoro at jopalaoro@gmail.com or at 928-252-6778 for line dance. Club membership is $5/person and open to every man and woman at SCF.

Digital Photo Club We are dedicated to advancing the art of photography for the residents of Sun CIty Festival. This is accomplished through a wide variety of programs that encourage members to excel in picture taking, electronic enhancement and display. Contact Chuck Roderique at 928-252-2497 for details.

Tennis Club The Tennis Club offers game opportunities for all levels of play. Drop-In Sessions are planned for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 am to 9:30 am depending upon weather and sufficient players. Contact Bob Bone at 928-252-6854 for more information.

Knit One & Crochet Too Do you like to knit or crochet? If you would like to learn, come join us. We provide an opportunity to pursue an interest in knitting and/or crocheting and exchange ideas. Weekly gatherings are Mon. 9:30 -11:30 am (Coriander) and Thurs. 1:30-5:30 (Terra Cotta). Drop in to participate anytime. Contact Dorothy Cushley at 928-252-2084 for more information.

Desert Harmony We take the month of August off and will return on Sep. 17 with rehearsals to prepare for Veterans Day, Holiday Shows and caroling. If you have a song in your heart, please join us on Mondays from 6:30 - 8 pm in the Aerobics Room. Dont forget, we present Karaoke on Oct 18 in Celebration Hall from 6-9 pm with fun, cash bar and snacks. - mark it on your calendars! Contact Pat Kubler at 928-252-6878 or email desertharmonyscf@ yahoo.com for details.

Mystery Riders We are a group of motorcyle aficianados who set aside Thursdays and at least two Saturdays or Sundays per month to do our riding throughout Arizona. We have all makes and models in our group. We dont always know where we are going or where weve been but have fun riding. Contact Ed Zvonik at 928-252-3849 for more information.

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RESIDENT PROFILE

Chartered Club Activities

Pickleball 7:00am Mah Jongg 9:00am Crafty Scrappers 9:00am Dealers Choice Poker 12:30pm Chess 1:00pm Fine Arts 1:00pm Woodcrafters 5:30pm Euchre Lessons 6:00pm Pickleball 6:30pm Euchre Play 6:30pm Desert Harmony Rehearsal 6:30pm Pickleball 7:00am Mixed Doubles Drop-In Tennis 7:30am Play Anything 9:00am Womens Pickleball Play 9:00am Paper Crafts 9:30am Digital Photo Club 10:30am Contract Bridge 1:00pm Water Volleyball 1:00pm Pickleball 6:30pm Ponytail Canasta 6:30pm

Jan & Don Mowery

Lt. Colonels Jan and Don Mowery moved to Arizona from Honolulu, Hawaii where they served as Divisional Leaders for The Salvation Army for the Hawaiian and Pacific Islands, which includes Hawaii, Guam, Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands. Their appointment in Arizona included Arizona, New Mexico, part of Texas and Nevada. After 40 years of service in The Salvation Army, they retired and moved to Sun City Festival as full time residents. Jan and Don were high school sweethearts and have been married for over 50 years. They have three children and 10 grandchildren. Family is important to them and they enjoy being with them whenever possible, whether in Malibu Canyon, California or Goodyear, Ariziona where they all live. One of their grandsons is currently serving in the Marine Corps in Afghanistan. They both graduated from The Salvation Army College for Officer Training and have served in various appointments throughout the 13 Western States. Don also had opportunity to attend The Salvation Army College for International Training in London, England. As part of their responsibilities, they have had opportunity to travel and be involved in projects all over Europe, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya, The Congo, Israel, Costa Rica and Iraq. As a result of this travel, they caught the bug of wanting to see the world, and have enjoyed cruising with family and friends. They love living in Sun City Festival and enjoy the fellowship they have developed with so many of the residents. They are involved in many of the Clubs that Festival offers. Jan particularly enjoys Mah Jongg, Scrapbooking, singing in Desert Harmony, Mexican Train, various card games and volunteering through the Social Committee. They love all the amenities offered and love the swimming pool, gym and special activities frequently held. They cant imagine living any place else.

Every Monday

Every Tuesday

Pickleball 7:00am Fine Arts 8:30am Crafty Scrappers 9:00am Players Club Open Play 9:00am Mah Jongg 12:30pm Texas HoldEm 12:30pm Paws & Claws (1st Wed) 5:30pm Single Deck Pinochle 6:30pm Pickleball 7:00am Mixed Doubles Drop-In Tennis 7:30am Lady Putters 7:30am Mixed Doubles Tennis 9:00am Womens Pickleball Play 9:00am Line Dancing 11:00am Duplicate Bridge 12:00pm Knit One & Crochet Too 1:30pm Water Volleyball 2:00pm Volleyball 3:00pm Dealers Choice Poker 5:00pm Table Tennis 6:00pm Pickleball 6:30pm Pickleball 7:00am Contract Bridge 9:00am Quilting Bees 9:00am Mixed Doubles Tennis 9:00am FABs Luncheon 11:00am Mah Jongg 12:30pm Chess 12:30pm Bunco 7:00pm Pickleball 7:00am Table Tennis 1:00pm Couples Contract Bridge 6:30pm Bocce Ball 2:00pm Table Tennis 3:00pm Mexican Train Dominoes 6:30pm Double Deck Pinochle 6:30pm

Every Wednesday

Every Thursday

August 9 & 23 Horse Race / Shootout August 16 Peg N Keg Every Tuesday Sun City Festival Womens Golf Group Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Sun City Festival Mens Golf Group

Monday - Tuesday 11:00am - 7:00pm Wednesday - Saturday 11:00am - 8:00pm

Hours of Operation:

Happy Hour Monday - Friday 3 pm - 6 pm Sunday Breakfast: 8 am - 12 pm Sunday All Day Menu: 12 pm - 7 pm Pizza Mondays: All Day 11 am - 7 pm Taco Tuesdays: All Day 11 am - 7 pm Wednesdays, Asian Night: 4 pm - 8 pm Thursdays, Italian Night: 4 pm - 8 pm Fridays, Seafood Night: 4 pm - 8 pm

Every Friday

Saturdays, Prime Rib Night: 4 pm - 8 pm

Every Saturday

Every Sunday

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Fitness Classes
Every Monday Flow Yoga 8:45 am Pilates 8:45 am Body Sculpting 10:00 am Aqua Aerobics 10:00 am Zumba Gold 11:00 am Every Tuesday Rhythm & Moves 8:00 am Cardio Core 9:15 am Strength, Stretch & Balance 10:30 am Aqua Aerobics 4:00 pm Group Cycling 5:00 pm Every Wednesday Body Fusion 8:45 am Aqua Aerobics 10:00 am Tai Chi (sign up only) 10:15 am Pilates 10:15 am Body Sculpting 11:30 am Zumba Gold 12:30 pm Every Thursday Rhythm & Moves 8:00 am Cardio Core 9:15 am Strength, Stretch & Balance 10:30 am Equipment Orientation 3:00 pm Aqua Aerobics 4:00 pm Group Cycling 5:00 pm Every Friday Flow Yoga 8:00 am Strength, Stretch & Balance 8:30 am Aqua Aerobics 10:00 am Every Saturday Group Cycling 8:00 am

Turning Back The Hands Of Time

We have many different signs of aging. Most signs are visual color and quantity of hair, skin wrinkles, etc. However, when it comes to health and functioning at a younger chronological age, whats inside our body is most critical. Heart, lungs, brain and other organs are what we truly want to be young. Some psychologists suggest functional decline is not a necessary process of aging, but rather a function of attitude and action. At a certain age, we expect to fall apart, so we allow ourselves to fall apart says Harvard professor Ellen Langer. A few simple steps can be by Chuck Eier, M.S. C.S.C.S., taken to minimize the aging process from within.
Fitness/Wellness Director

The Brain: Around age 25, the human brain begins to slowly decrease in size. With the size decrease comes less efficient nerve signaling bringing decline in comprehension, retention and reasoning. The good news is we can do things to help formation of myelin, the white matter helping to conduct nerve impulses. Practicing anything which combines learning and physical activity can help brain function, i.e.: bowling, juggling and others. Just doing the activity 20-30 minutes a few days a week can help regain the brain function. The Lungs: Without smoking or exposure to second-hand smoke, lung function can decline by age 40. Alveoli, sacs in the lungs allowing exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, begin to lose surface area and thus efficiency. Researchers and physicians have determined vitamins D and A in fortified dairy products such as yogurt, cottage cheese and reduced-fat milk help the lungs function better and help production of lung tissue. The Heart: Around age 40, the heart begins to shrink in size and tissues of the aorta become stiffer and more fibrous. As a result, the heart must work harder to pump blood. Every minute of cardiovascular exercise helps to prevent and reverse the aging process of the heart. Recent research showed 30 minutes on a treadmill three times each week at a steady, honest effort improved blood flow and increased cells which repair artery walls. In addition, adding intervals of higher intensity exercise boosts arterial flexibility. Bones: Supportive material inside bones can shrink by 30% between ages 25 and 50. At 65 even more bone degeneration takes place as the minerals decrease. According to Bahram Arjmandi, Ph.D., Chairman of Florida State University Department of Nutrition, prunes are very effective in preserving bone mass and reversing bone loss. Polyphenols and antioxidant properties in prunes increase the magnesium content in bones maintaining bone strength and density. Fighting the aging process is not just a matter of hair dye and Botox. Taking the right steps can help maintain long-term internal youth, as well.
Stewart, J. Many Ways to Maintain Youth, www.msn.com

Free Blood Pressure Screenings

August 3 at 2 pm; August 20 at 9 am

Fitness/Wellness Services
Male & Female Therapists 1-Hour = $60, 90-Minutes = $90

Massage Therapy:

Fitness Assessment:

A complete Fitness Assessment with a personal exercise program including one lesson = $40 One-on-one personal training sessions = $35/Hour

Personal Training:

Equipment Orientation: Free 60-minute group session on effective and safe exercise with demonstrations.

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Contact Information & Important Numbers

Bruce Friedman Community Manager 928-252-2103 Jennifer Haigwood Lifestyle Director 928-252-2104 Carol Jackson Community Standards 928-252-2105 Lisa Annett Communications Coordinator 928-252-2133 Chuck Eier Fitness & Wellness Director 928-252-2115 George Jeffers, Ed. D. ASU Lifelong Learning Coordinator 928-252-2107 Caring Neighbors 928-252-2118 Copper Canyon Golf Club/ Indigo Grille 928-252-6445 CopperCanyonGolfClub.com Sales Center 928-252-6500 Del Webb Customer Service 800-664-3183

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Hours of Operation
Sage Recreation Center
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Monday - Friday 5:30 am - 10:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

Wood Shop & Craft Studios

928-252-2283

Monday - Saturday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm