Sun City Festival Community Association

26501 West Desert Vista Boulevard, Buckeye, Arizona 85396

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February 2013

Welcome Tim Owens, Sun City Festivals New Facilities Director

Please help us welcome Tim Owens, Festivals new Facilities Director. He joined the Community Association in December. Tims credentials include a Bachelors Degree in Corporate Training from Wayland University and a Masters Degree in Aeronautical Science/Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. Tim is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration as a Mechanic and Inspector. He is also a Certified Pool and Spa Operator. Tim retired from the United States Air Force after more than 29 years of service as a Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Specialist. He culminated his military career as the 56th Fighter Wing Maintenance Superintendent at Luke Air Force Base. Prior to his arrival at Festival, Tim worked as the Operations Manager and ultimately the Division Manager at Magellan Aerospace. After extensive travel Tim, a native of Dayton Ohio, decided to settle in Surprise. Tim is excited for the opportunity to utilize his experience and expertise in interacting with our residents and contributing in making our community the best in the valley.

March 6: March 16: March 18: March 23: April 6:

Spring Training Baseball Game Spring Fest Sage Center Birthday Party Bocce Ball Tournament Murder Mystery Dinner

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Sun City Festival Community Association

Valentines Day Dinner

Join us on Wednesday, February 13 for our Valentines Day Dinner served from 4:00 - 8:00 pm.
Please call 928-252-6445 Ext.209 to RSVP Indigo Salad; Surf & Turf: Herb & Garlic Grilled 6 oz. Beef Tenderloin and a Duo of Grilled Shrimp; Dauphenoise Potatoes; Bacon Wrapped Asparagus & Hollandaise Sauce; Chocolate Covered Strawberries & Glass of Champagne $29.95 Per Person

Live Music Like Minds

Tuesday, February 26
4:00 - 6:00 PM Enjoy great food and drink specials! Put on your dancing shoes and join us!

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Our Three-Course Meal:

Dining Hours: Sunday 8 am - 7 pm, Monday & Tuesday 11 am - 7 pm, Wednesday thru Saturday 11 am - 8 pm. Happy Hour: Monday thru Friday 3 pm - 6 pm

Nine and Dine

Monday, February 25 Tee Time is 3:30 pm

GOLF CLINICS
Get Golf Ready Clinics
February 18 - 22 9:00 - 10:30 am Cost: $99 These clinics are perfect for people who have never played the game or have not played in awhile. Register in the Golf Shop or online at www.playgolfamerica.com/ggr/

Nine holes of golf followed by a wonderful dinner buffet. Dinner will be at approximately 5/5:30 pm. Please sign up in the Pro Shop.

Monday and Thursday Golf Clinics

Golf Clinics are offered every Monday and Thursday from 11:00 am. to 12;00 noon. Space is limited so please sign up early. For more information or to sign up, please call or visit the Pro Shop. $15/Session

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Community Association Seeks Neighborhood Representatives
Terms of office for our current Neighborhood Representatives are set to expire in May 2013. The Board of Directors of Sun City Festival Community Association is soliciting applications from residents interested in being considered for appointments as Neighborhood Representatives. Neighborhood Representatives serve in advisory capacities as liaisons between the Board of Directors and residents of their respective neighborhoods in communicating issues of interest or concern. A total of two residents (a primary and alternate) from each neighborhood will be appointed by the Board. The Neighborhood Representatives will make up the Neighborhood Representatives Council, and will meet with the Board

Community Events
February 5 Ranettas Spa Event, Color Me Kissable 10 am -1pm Celebration Hall

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on a quarterly basis. Interested candidates should submit a letter of intent which acknowledges their interest in serving as a Neighborhood Representative and include any background information they wish to share with the Board to Bruce Friedman, the Community Manager, in the Sage Center. Appointments for the Council are planned for May 2013.

February 5 JC Grason Financial Seminar 4 pm Celebration Hall West February 6 New Resident Orientation 8:30 am Celebration Hall February 7 Buckeye Bookmobile 9 am Sage Center Parking Lot Arizona Solar Solutions 10 am Sable Room Crime Scene Photography Seminar by the Digital Photo Club 6:30 pm Celebration Hall West February 8 Tom Greco & Desert Storm Presentation 630 pm Celebration Hall West February 9 Jamaican Me Laugh - NPA Show 7 pm Celebration Hall February 11 Lets Talk Real Estate - Steven Kelley 10:00 am Sable Room February 13 SummerWind Solar Seminar 9:30 am Sable Room February 14 Valentines Day Dance, Love is in the Air 7-10 pm Celebration Hall February 15 Community Potluck Dinner 5:30 pm Celebration Hall February 16 Cheeseburger in Paradise Pool Party 11am-3pm Sage Center Pool February 21 Buckeye Bookmobile 9 am Sage Center Parking Lot February 23 Be Kind To Your Heart Wellness Festival 9am-1pm Sage Center Parking Lot February 24 Sunday Movie Matinee, Argo 1 pm Celebration Hall

Theres Still Time To Sign Up For ASU Spring Classes!

Get the new spring ASU Course Schedule and registration form from the Member Services Desk and sign up today! Registration forms and payment will be taken up to the second class session for each course. You can also view the new schedule and download the registration form online at www.OurSunCityFestival.net. Registration is only $8.00 per course session, and a Student Discount Package is available allowing residents who enroll in four (4) or more fee-paid courses per person to receive a twenty percent discount off the total course fee. This seasons courses offer a wide variety from creative arts, culture, and special interests to Arizona specifics, American history, technology, and topics for discussion. There is surely a course that will spark nearly any interest. If you are ever interested in participating as a community scholar, a free training workshop is offered to prospective scholars. Dr. George Jeffers serves as the OLLI ASU Coordinator and teaches this workshop.

February
1 Swan Lake Performance at the Webb Center 9 Wine Tasting at Alcantara Winery & Pillsbury Wine Co. 21 Arabian Horse Show

March
7 8-10 16 17 19 21 25-27

& SHOWS
Sabino Canyon Paul Anka -Vegas Trip Fountain Hills Art & Wine Affaire Menopause The Musical Music of Willie Nelson & Friends Out of Africa Wildlife Park South Point Hotel in Vegas

Sign Up Today at Member Services!

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Chartered clubs
Sun City Festival offers a spectacular variety of activities for all residents, including an assortment of Chartered Clubs ranging from hobbies and various arts and crafts groups to sports, food, and social groups. Browse the listings and join any clubs that interest you. You may find many new opportunities and even make some new friends in the process. Learn more about these clubs, to to the community website at www.OurSunCityFestival.net under Clubs and Interest Groups.

Paper Crafts & More

Pickleball Club

Join us Tuesday mornings at 9:30 am. Evening classes are at 6 pm. We incorporate all skill levels and include rubber stamping, tea bag folding, and more. Contact: Mary Bremer 928-252-6330

We are dedicated to the promotion of Pickleball and encourage everyone to come out and join us. Current Open Play for members is daily 9am-12pm. Check the court bulletin board for future time changes. Contact: Jim Werner 928-252-3618

Golf Chartered Club

We are always accepting applications for new members! Womens Group play every Tue. Mens Group play every Mon., Wed., Fri. Contact: Ken Erdmann Mens Golf Group, 928252-3357 or Cyndy Czernysz for Womens Golf Group, 928-2522806

Festival RV Club

Join us to learn more about RVing and find ways to enhance the RV life you love. We bring together those who wish to travel and who enjoy the recreational vehicle lifestyle. Contact: Virg Mellott 928-252-3829

The Quilting Bees

Come and sew on Fridays and Sundays in the Terra Cotta rooms from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. All levels are welcome. Contact: Kathy Knutson 928-252-2482

Paws & Claws Pet Club

We offer all types of pet information to pet owners and hold a monthly meeting at the Villa Ramada, 3rd Thurs. each month at 9am. Contact: Kathi Landis 503-580-6069

Model Railroad Club

Join us if you have an interest in railroad and enjoy planning, building and operating model railroad education. Contact: Ed Krajca 928-252-6147

Festival Association of Beauties (FABs)

We promote social interaction among women at Sun City Festival and meet for lunch every Friday, at 11 am, at the Indigo Grille. FABs is open to all residents of Sun City Festival. Contact: Karen Gierman 928-252-4932

Glass Arts Club

Members create traditional stained glass and warm glass through workshops, demonstrations, selfexploration and shared expertise. Glass Studio is open M-Sat 7am7pm; Sun 1pm-7pm. Contact: Barbara Waggoner 928-252-2958 Ltbarb2@icloud.com

Social Dance Club

Our members learn social and line dances in a fun environment. Couples dance is at 6:30 pm. Line dance is Thur. 11am Celebration Hall. Contact: Jo Palaoro 928-252-6778

Hiking Club

We offer many exciting hiking trips all over the region and meet once a month to review previous & upcoming trips. We offer all levels of hiking to suite your experience. Contact: Patrick Smith 928-252-6018

The Lady Putters

Come and enjoy the camaraderie of friends while enhancing and developing your putting skills. We play on Mondays at 12:30pm and Thursdays at 9:30am. Please join us. Contact: Judy Handick 503-799-6702

Desert Harmony

Were performing our holiday concert on Dec. 9 at 3 pm, purchase your tickets ($5) at the door or make reservations at harmonypk12@yahoo. com. Contact: Pat Kubler 623-521-9687 or desertharmonyscf@ yahoo.com

Woodcrafters Club
The Club encourages all facets of woodworking. We welcome residents of any skill levels. Members learn new wood skills and work on various projects with members of varying experience. Instructional classes are scheduled periodically. Contact: Dave Dietz 928-252-2610 daviddietz@cox.net

Digital Photo Club

Dedicated to the art of photography, we encourage members to excel in picture taking, electronic enhancement and display.
Contact: Carroll Reynolds cereynolds@aol.com

Field and Stream

We meet the 1st Wed each month. Range Day is the 2nd Fri monthly & we gather at 7 am to car pool to the range. Contact: Steven Kelley 480-544-7037 or Steve@SDKelley.com

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Gourmet Club

Dinners are usually on the 3rd Sunday each month, tables of 8, a 4-course dinner with set menu. Try new foods and meet nice foodies in their homes to enjoy the best meal in town of SCF! Contact: Carol Komassa 928-252-3400

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: Pat Bolhous 309-945-3830

Genealogy Club

Learn the what, where and how of genealogy. We share techniques, methods, resources, and facilities used in genealogy research. Meetings are 2nd Wed, Oct - May at 3pm. Contact: David Komassa 252-3400

Dont Worry, Bead Happy

Join us if you are interested in beading jewelry and other related beading projects. Beginners & advanced crafters welcome. Contact: Marlene Silver 845-548-4579

Canadian/American Friendship Club

We bring Americans and Canadians together for fun and friendship. We plan various activities, trips, and more. Contact: Terry Barnard 928-232-0262 or Chuck Smith 928-252-6976

The Players Club

We offer 12 different board and card games 7 days a week. New members are welcome. See the newsletter calendar, Ch22 or Fitness Bulletin Brd for dates and times. Contact: Jay Cohn 928-252-6104

Festival Car Club

A mixture of Muscle, Vintage and Sports Car enthusiasts dedicated to having fun. We sponsor monthly outings, events and road trips. Contact:
Perry Burrell 928-252-2097 or Damon Deacon 928-252-6649

Pottery & Ceramics Club

Crafty Scrappers

Stop by our fabulous new studio and check out our Pottery and Ceramic projects in progress. Please contact us if you are interested in joining. Contact: Bob Walters 928-252-6686 rewalters@cox.net

Join us in preserving your memories digitally or with traditional scrapbooking. Intro to scrapbooking class coming in February: Mon. 9am-3pm, Wed. 9am-2pm; 2nd Sat. Contact: Bonnie Lenke 623-229-6400 bonnielenke@msn.com

Barrel Buddies

We hold wine tasting group events in our members homes (twice per month), at outside venues, or joint events with other wine clubs. Contact: Steven Miller 928-252-6640

The Softball Club

All skill levels are welcome, no experience needed. Visit the softball field on Mon, Wed, Thur, and Fri from 9 am-3 pm to watch us. Contact: Bill Jenkins 928-252-3298

Knit One & Crochet Too

Join us if you knit, crochet or would like to learn. Weekly gatherings are Mon. 9:30 -11:30 am and Thurs. 1:30-5:30. Drop in to participate anytime. Contact: Dorothy Cushley 928-252-2084

Quilting Bees & Heads at Ease Program Thanked

The Quilting Bees have received a very heartfelt thank you letter for participating with the ladies of the Heads of Ease program in providing some very thoughtful and useful pillowcases to the 510th Clearance Company at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Farah, Afghanistan. The FOB Farah is one of the most western and isolated FOBs in all of Afghanistan. There isnt any Post Exchange or store provided by any of the US Forces there, so the gift of pillowcases by mail was so very welcomed by everyone in the company. They went on to say, Thank you for the valuable time and effort spent in sending these simple, but extremely valuable, pillowcases. They certainly remind us of the support we have back in the States.

The Brew Crew

We have hosted many successful events with a variety of beers and conversation. Contact us for information on upcoming events. Contact: Milt Levy 928-252-6952 or Mark Silver 623-249-5917

Mystery Riders

We are a group of motorcyle enthusiasts who ride on Thursdays and at least two Sat or Sun per month throughout Arizona. We have all makes and models in our group. Contact: Ed Zvonik 928-252-3849

Tennis Club

We offer game opportunities for all levels of play. Drop-in sessions are on Tue & Thurs at 8 am depending upon weather and players. Contact: Dan Walton 928-252-3990

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Sun City Festival Community Association

RESIDENT PROFILE

Chartered Club Activities

Karen and Bob Gierman

the lifestyle, but the friendly people they encountered on their many visits. Karen and Bob moved to Sun City Festival in the fall of 2010 from a small town in Northwest Indiana where Karen grew up. Bob spent most of his childhood in Grosse Pointe, Michigan and received his degree in marketing from Valparaiso University. After a stint in the Army, Bob took a job at Gary National Bank (now Chase Bank) where he met Karen. Karen moved on to become Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools in Griffith, Indiana where she retired in 2010. Bob retired from Chase Bank in 2007 after 36 years. Bobs parents moved to Sun City West in 1979. When Bob and Karen saw what a great, active retirement they had, they wanted the same for themselves. They visited many Del Webb communities in different parts of the country, but always came back to Festival as the place they wanted to live. They finally moved to Festival in November of 2010, drawn not only by Bob is active in the Softball Club and served as treasurer this past year. He also enjoys working out at the Sage Fitness Center and plays pickleball. Karen is active in FABs and served as president this year. Karen enjoys glass arts, water aerobics classes and spending time in the pool. She is also a member of Caring Neighbors. Both are members of the Brew Crew, Players Club and Hiking Club. Bob and Karen have two daughters who live in Chicago, one a Purdue University accounting graduate and the other an Indiana University secondary education graduate. They also have a son, an Illinois University graduate, who works as the Associate Media Relations Director for the football and baseball programs at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. They all enjoy coming to Arizona to retire for a few days. Bob and Karen will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary this fall.

Monday Pickleball 9:00am Mah Jongg 9:00am Mixed Doubles Drop-In Tennis 9:00am Knit One & Crochet Too 9:30am Pickleball Womens Ladders 11:00am Dealers Choice Poker 12:30pm Cribbage 1:00pm Chess 1:00pm Fine Arts 1:00pm Woodcrafters 5:30pm Euchre 6:30pm Pickleball 6:30pm Couples Dance 6:30pm Desert Harmony Rehearsal 6:30pm

Tuesday Pickleball 9:00am Play Anything 9:00am Paper Crafts 9:30am Digital Photo Club 10:30am Pickleball Mens Ladders 12:00pm Contract Bridge 1:00pm Water Volleyball 1:00pm Tx Hold Em Poker Trn (1st & 3rd) 5:30pm Omaha Poker (2nd & 4th) 5:30pm Pickleball 6:30pm Ponytail Canasta 6:30pm Wednesday Pickleball 9:00am Fine Arts 8:30am Crafty Scrappers 9:00am Mens 3.0 Drop-In 9:00am Mah Jongg Marathon (2nd) 9am-4:30pm Players Club Open Play 9:00am Pickleball Lessons 10:00am Mah Jongg 12:30pm Texas HoldEm 12:30pm Dont Worry Bead Happy 2:00pm Paws & Claws (1st Wed) 5:30pm Paper Crafts & More 6:00pm Single Deck Pinochle 6:30pm Thursday Pickleball 9:00am Mixed Doubles Drop-In Tennis 9:00am Lady Putters 7:30am Fine Arts 9:00am Mixed Doubles Tennis 9:00am Line Dancing Basic Steps 10:30am Line Dancing 11:00am Duplicate Bridge 12:00pm Pickleball Womens Inst. Play 11:00am 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 Friday Pickleball 9:00am Contract Bridge 9:00am Quilting Bees 9:00am FABs Luncheon 11:00am Mah Jongg 12:30pm Chess 12:30pm Bunco 7:00pm Saturday Pickleball 9:00am Dont Worry Bead Happy 12:00pm Tx Hold Em Poker 12:30pm Table Tennis 1:00pm Couples Contract Bridge 6:30pm Sunday Quilting Bees 9:00am Bocce Ball 2:00pm Table Tennis 3:00pm Mexican Train Dominoes 6:30pm Double Deck Pinochle 6:30pm

January 19 3rd Annual MDA Tourney January 21 Nine and Dine January 21 - 25 Get Golf Ready Clinics Every Tuesday SCF Womens Golf Group
February 12 9-Hole Player Member-Member Tourn.

Monday - Tuesday Wednesday - Saturday

Hours of Operation:

11 am - 7 pm 11 am - 8 pm 3 pm - 6 pm

Happy Hour: Mon - Fri Sunday Breakfast: Sunday All Day Menu: Pizza Mondays: All Day Taco Tuesdays: All Day

8 am - 12 pm 12 pm - 7 pm 11 am - 7 pm 11 am - 7 pm

Wednesdays, Asian Night: 4 pm - 8 pm Thursdays, Italian Night: Fridays, Fish/Seafood: 4 pm - 8 pm 4 pm - 8 pm

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Sun City Festival Mens Golf Group

Saturdays, Prime Rib Night: 4 pm - 8 pm

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Fitness Classes
Every Monday Yoga 8:45 am Pilates 8:45 am Body Sculpting 10:00 am Aqua Aerobics 11:00 am Zumba Gold 11:00 am
by Chuck Eier, M.S. C.S.C.S., Fitness/Wellness Director

Ways Exercise Improves Health

There are many benefits of exercise. Some of these benefits are different than the typical things we think about.

Every Tuesday Rhythm & Moves 8:00 am Cardio Core 9:15 am Strength, Stretch & Balance 10:30 am Easy Does It 1:00 pm Group Cycling 5:00 pm Every Wednesday Body Sculpting 8:00 am Yoga 8:45 am Zumba Gold 9:00 pm Pilates 10:15 am Tai Chi (sign up only) 10:15 am Aqua Aerobics 11:00 am Every Thursday Rhythm & Moves 8:00 am Cardio Core 9:15 am Strength, Stretch & Balance 10:30 am Easy Does It 1:00 pm Equipment Orientation 3:00 pm Group Cycling 5:00 pm Every Friday Yoga 8:00 am Pilates 8:00 am Body Sculpting 9:15 am Zumba Gold 10:30 am Aqua Aerobics 11:00 am Strength, Stretch & Balance 1:00 pm Every Saturday Group Cycling 8:00 am Rhythm & Moves PLUS 9:30 am

Movement eases stiff, achy joints. Though counterintuitive, rest isnt ideal to reduce pain and stiffness in the knees, shoulders, or back. According to a Stanford research scientist, healthy adults who performed consistent aerobic activity reported 25% less musculoskeletal pain than sedentary peers. Exercise causes the release of the bodys natural pain relievers called endorphins. Endorphins may also help protect against tiny tears in tendons and muscles. In research conducted at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, arthritis sufferers felt 25% less pain and 16% less stiffness after six months of low-impact balance and strengthening exercises. Most people felt improvement in just a few weeks. Exercise helps crank up the bodys natural energy production. 50% of adults reported feeling tired at least one day a week. Regular exercise boosts fatiguefighting brain chemicals. Dopamine and norepinephrine help you feel more energetic. And, serotonin acts as a mood-enhancer. So, when fatigue kicks in, take a brisk 30-minute walk instead of grabbing a cup of coffee. Being active also improves sleep. The Journal, Sleep Medicine, reports women age 60 and older who walked or danced for at least an hour, four times per week, woke up half as often and slept an average of 48 more minutes than sedentary women. With age, sleep patterns change and we spend more of the night in the lighter sleep phases. Exercise can help maintain deeper sleep. Diabetes risk is reduced through exercise. Walking two miles, five times per week, can be more effective in controlling blood sugar and preventing diabetes than running twice as much. Moderate exercise such as walking is fueled mostly by fat. This may improve the bodys ability to reduce insulin and control blood sugar. The eyes also benefit from exercise. An active lifestyle can reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration by up to 70%. The benefit of exercise on the eyes is the same as that of the heart. Improvement of blood flow and reduction of blood pressure is the key. In addition to helping the heart and keeping the waistline smaller, exercise provides many benefits we dont always realize.

Free Blood Pressure Screenings

Feb. 1 at 2 pm; Feb. 18 at 9 am

Fitness/Wellness Services
Massage Therapy: Male & Female Therapists, 1-hr $60, 90-Minutes $90 Fitness Assessment: Complete Fitness Assessment with a personal exercise program including one lesson = $40 Equipment Orientation: Free 60-minute group session on effective and safe exercise with demonstrations. Personal Training: One-on-one personal training session $35/hr

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Contact Information
Bruce Friedman Community Manager 928-252-2103 Carol Jackson Community Standards 928-252-2105 Tim Owens Facilities Director 928-252-2130 Lisa Annett Communications Coordinator 928-252-2133 Tracy Citrano Lifestyle Director 928-252-2104

Kathy Anderson
Realtor

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

602-703-8930
kathy@kathyanderson.info

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480-544-7037

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928-252-2100 Fax: 928-252-2102

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