Palm Springs Overnight - Sun City Anthem
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Sun City Anthem Lifestyle! A Publication of Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc. Edition 107 / January 2008 “The Follies Featuring The Four Aces” Palm Springs Overnight Details on page 19.
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- Page 6 and 7: From the Manager A New Year... A Ti
- Page 8: oard President Continued from page
- Page 11: Community Standards Manager Barbara
- Page 14 and 15: Security Patrol Phone: (702) 614-67
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- Page 18 and 19: Queen Mary…By Julia Dodson Every
- Page 20 and 21: January Upcoming Events Ingvar Estr
- Page 22: While Sun City Anthem residents are
- Page 25 and 26: Sun City Anthem Fitness Center CPR
- Page 28 and 29: For golf reservations call: (702) 2
- Page 30: Club Contact List CLUB CONTACT TELE
- Page 33 and 34: Club Happenings Arts & Crafts conti
- Page 35 and 36: Club Happenings Bowling Gloria Garm
- Page 37: Club Happenings Garden The Garden C
- Page 40 and 41: Club Happenings Mah Jongg Tuesdays,
- Page 42 and 43: Club Happenings Performing Arts Clu
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<strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> Lifestyle!<br />
A Publication of <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> Community Association, Inc.<br />
Edition 107 / January 2008<br />
“The Follies Featuring The Four Aces”<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> <strong>Overnight</strong><br />
Details on page 19.
Spirit<br />
<strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong><br />
Community Manager Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6<br />
News From The Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8<br />
Board Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10<br />
Community Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11<br />
Cover story:<br />
“The Follies”...page 19<br />
SCA Queen Mary ...page 18<br />
Committee News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13<br />
Security Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14<br />
Community Service Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15<br />
Emergency Preparedness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15<br />
Feature Story: Queen Mary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18<br />
Upcoming Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20<br />
Looking Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21<br />
Follies - Featuring the Four Aces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22<br />
Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25<br />
Club Sponsored Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26<br />
The Revere At <strong>Anthem</strong> Golf Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28<br />
Club Contact List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30<br />
Club Happenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-49<br />
Special Interest Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50<br />
A Tribute to Nat King Cole<br />
...page 20<br />
Club Interests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50<br />
Service Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-55<br />
4 <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> • January 2008
SUN CITY ANTHEM<br />
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION<br />
2450 Hampton Road • Henderson, NV 89052<br />
Front Desk: (702) 614-5864 Phone: (702) 614-5800<br />
Fax: (702) 614-5813 www.sca-hoa.org<br />
ANTHEM CENTER HOURS<br />
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.<br />
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>day 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.<br />
614-5864<br />
INDEPENDENCE CENTER HOURS<br />
Mon.,Wed., Fri. - 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.<br />
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 6:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.<br />
Saturday & <strong>Sun</strong>day - 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.<br />
614-5803<br />
FITNESS CENTER HOURS<br />
Monday - Saturday 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>day 5:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.<br />
Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 614-5885<br />
Wellness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 614-5877<br />
SERENITY AT ANTHEM DAY SPA<br />
614-5809<br />
Community Service Assistance . . . . 614-5862<br />
Emergency Preparedness . . . . . . . . . . 263-6378<br />
Security Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 614-6751<br />
Del Webb Customer Relations<br />
After Hours & Weekends . . . . . . . . 256-8839<br />
RMI Management, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . 932-6777<br />
THE REVERE GOLF CLUB<br />
The Revere Golf Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259-4653<br />
Buckman’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 617-5780<br />
ADVERTISING<br />
Contact Jackson Advertising at (702) 292-2514.<br />
The primary mission of the Spirit is to provide a nonpolitical<br />
communication link to the members, build<br />
community awareness and inform <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong><br />
members of community news. The Association provides<br />
this publication for informational purposes only<br />
and neither endorses nor promotes any of the products<br />
or services advertised herein and assumes no<br />
responsibility or liability for the statements made in<br />
this publication. We reserve the right to refuse advertising<br />
for any reason, or cause. We also reserve the<br />
right to edit, condense and verify all articles and<br />
graphics submitted for publication.<br />
Administration Offices<br />
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.<br />
HOA Customer Service office is also open on the first Saturday* of each month from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.<br />
*If this falls on a holiday, the office will be open the following Saturday.<br />
— COMMUNITY MANAGER —<br />
Terry DaSilva 614-5801 terry.dasilva@scacai.com<br />
Administrative Assistant<br />
Lenora Franco 614-5805 lenora.franco@scacai.com<br />
— ASSISTANT COMMUNITY MANAGER —<br />
Caren Carrero 614-5802 caren.carrero@scacai.com<br />
— SCA MEMBERSHIP SERVICES —<br />
RMI Membership Service Representative<br />
Rich Mooney 614-5817 rich.mooney@scacai.com<br />
RMI Membership Service Representative<br />
Lee Ann Barker 614-5816 leeann.barker@scacai.com<br />
— CUSTOMER SERVICE/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE<br />
Debbie Green 614-5861 debra.green@scacai.com<br />
— ACTIVITIES —<br />
Manager Greg Dreyer 614-5860 greg.dreyer@scacai.com<br />
Assistant Jacque Klaus 614-5806 jacque.klaus@scacai.com<br />
Facility Rental/Scheduler<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>ny Nelsen 614-5865 sunny.nelsen@scacai.com<br />
SCA Customer Service Receptionist<br />
Cathy Elliott 614-5864 cathy.elliott@scacai.com<br />
— COMMUNICATIONS —<br />
Manager Scott Fewell 614-5854 scott.fewell@scacai.com<br />
Assistant Kim Schepner 638-5750 kimberly.schepner@scacai.com<br />
— FITNESS —<br />
Manager MaryAnn Rowland 614-5887 maryann.rowland@scacai.com<br />
Manager Meg Poulson 614-5873 meg.poulson@scacai.com<br />
— COMMUNITY STANDARDS —<br />
Community Standards Manager<br />
Barbara Thomas 614-5810 barbara.thomas@scacai.com<br />
Community Standards Assistant<br />
Jenny Guilliams 614-5812 jennifer.guilliams@scacai.com<br />
Enforcement Manager<br />
Christine Wikoff 614-5859 christine.wikoff@scacai.com<br />
Enforcement Assistant<br />
Wilhelmina Arenas 638-5751 wilhelmina.arenas@scacai.com<br />
— ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE —<br />
Manager Barbara Thomas 614-5811 barbara.thomas@scacai.com<br />
— FACILITIES —<br />
Manager Bruno Panek 614-5851 bruno.panek@scacai.com<br />
Landscape Christine Noble 614-5814 christine.noble@scacai.com<br />
Assistant Rebecca Sosa 614-5863 rebecca.sosa@scacai.com<br />
GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES © 2007 MARSHALL ARTS • PRINTING PROVIDED BY LAS VEGAS PRINTING PRESS<br />
<strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> • January 2008 5
From the Manager<br />
A New Year... A Time to Reflect<br />
Terry DaSilva<br />
Community Manager<br />
This season is a time to take stock; a<br />
time to reflect on the events of the past<br />
year and to make resolutions for the<br />
New Year ahead. We left behind the<br />
year 2007 and are preparing ourselves,<br />
with a new resolute determination, to<br />
create a better future for ourselves and<br />
our community. My mother always said,<br />
“What’s past is past and don’t look back;<br />
just look forward and convince yourself<br />
to do better the next year.” I did not<br />
agree with that philosophy and questioned it. If we don’t look<br />
back, how will we know if we made mistakes or could have<br />
done better I believe we should look back and remember what<br />
we have or have not accomplished and then ask if we would do<br />
exactly the same again or would we do it differently.<br />
The lessons of the past play an important role in bringing<br />
together a community with so many different backgrounds<br />
and nationalities. History and past lessons, woven together,<br />
can effectively address the challenges and opportunities<br />
ahead. To do this we need to draw from our history the timeless<br />
values that tell about the way we should relate to people<br />
and circumstances. Fairness and compassion, justice and tolerance;<br />
these are the landmarks from the past which can guide<br />
us through the years ahead.<br />
It is a modest, but important step for this community and<br />
management to maintain the efforts that need to be exerted<br />
in order to build our community to its fullest potential. One<br />
true indicator of healthy management is turnovers. We are<br />
fortunate; there was only one turnover in Administration<br />
since RMI started managing <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> in February<br />
2006.<br />
For many, the future is a source of excitement, hope and challenge.<br />
For others, the future is a cause of anxiety. I do not<br />
think that we should be over-anxious. We can make sense of<br />
the future - if we understand the lessons of the past. Winston<br />
Churchill said that “the further backward you look, the further<br />
forward you can see.”<br />
The future is now! Enjoy it! ♦<br />
— Terry DaSilva, Community Manager<br />
PLEASE NOTE: Along with the new coupon books, you<br />
will notice a new lock box address.<br />
The RMI Staff And I<br />
Wish You All A Very Happy<br />
And Prosperous New Year!<br />
<br />
6 <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> • January 2008
Board President’s Report<br />
Board Members<br />
<strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong><br />
Community<br />
Association, Inc.<br />
Board Of Directors<br />
Board President<br />
Mike Dixon<br />
492-0727<br />
BoardPres@scacai.com<br />
Secretary<br />
Elaine (Lanie) Berg<br />
614-3363<br />
laniex@cox.net<br />
Treasurer<br />
Roz Berman<br />
617-8672<br />
rozberman@cox.net<br />
Bob Berman<br />
617-1551<br />
rrberman@cox.net<br />
Kay Dwyer<br />
733-0401<br />
kaycd@cox.net<br />
Bob Frank<br />
505-9959<br />
bobfrank@cox.net<br />
Barry Friedman<br />
270-4739<br />
barrandmare@yahoo.com<br />
<br />
Welcoming 2008<br />
Over the past six<br />
months I’ve talked about<br />
where we’ve been and<br />
where we are. As we ring in<br />
the New Year, it seems<br />
appropriate to talk about<br />
where we’re going in 2008 since many of the<br />
projects initiated by the Board in the last six<br />
months will come to fruition in the New Year.<br />
In August we began discussions with our<br />
attorney to bring our CC&Rs and By Laws<br />
into compliance with NRS116 and other applicable<br />
laws that have changed since we were<br />
incorporated. Our attorney identified eight<br />
areas where changes are needed, and an attorney<br />
who specializes in CC&R’s is preparing<br />
new wording for us. A Board vote is needed to<br />
bring our governing documents into legal compliance<br />
— unlike other changes which require<br />
approval of a majority of the residents in some<br />
instances — so look for this item on the Board<br />
Agenda early in 2008. A similar review will<br />
need to be done following the 2009 Legislative<br />
session to keep our governing documents compliant<br />
with subsequent legislative action.<br />
Late in 2007 the Board contracted for a<br />
“look back” at our reserve rquirements as of<br />
Transition because of the inadequacy of the<br />
2005 Reserve Study. A group of residents<br />
made up of members of our Finance and<br />
Property and Grounds Committees and the<br />
Board will review this report and determine<br />
the adequacy of reserve funding as of<br />
Transition. If deficiencies are found we will go<br />
back to the developer to make sure they are<br />
corrected.<br />
Over the past six months the current Board<br />
established direct communications with all levels<br />
of government, and has gained their agreement<br />
that only the Board, not the developer<br />
or an oversight committee, can speak for <strong>Sun</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong>. This relationship has already<br />
served us well when first BLM and then the<br />
<strong>City</strong> announced plans for properties neighboring<br />
<strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong>. We will remain vigilant<br />
as BLM increases their effort to sell properties<br />
on our end of the valley so that future use of<br />
these properties allows us to maintain our quality<br />
of life. The Board will continue to provide<br />
leadership in representing your concerns to all<br />
outside agencies, and we have already initiated<br />
discussions with the Boards of other associations<br />
in this end of the valley to make sure our<br />
common interests are known to our representatives<br />
on the local and national level. In<br />
January we will take the first step when we host<br />
a meeting of the boards of the five <strong>Anthem</strong><br />
communities to plan for the 2008 transition of<br />
the <strong>Anthem</strong> Council.<br />
For too long Trumpets has been the darkest<br />
corner of our community, but we plan to<br />
have the lights back on soon. The Trumpets<br />
Working Group has already heard from several<br />
potential new operators of our restaurant, with<br />
the hope that we will have a new operator<br />
selected by the end of March. This process is<br />
challenging because we are not just looking for<br />
a tenant to lease the space; instead we expect to<br />
sign a contract with a restraunteur who will<br />
provide services compatible with our dining<br />
and lifestyle preferences while meeting our<br />
financial expectations.<br />
Late in November the <strong>City</strong> approved the<br />
plans for Rec3 and Pulte is eager to break<br />
ground. The Board is currently reviewing the<br />
final design and hopes to resolve the issue of the<br />
co-gen funds in time to approve the plans at the<br />
January Board Meeting. We hope to see you all<br />
<strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> • January 2008 7
oard President<br />
Continued from page 7<br />
at the official “groundbreaking” ceremony to be scheduled<br />
as soon as the Board gives Pulte the green light.<br />
With completion planned for late 2008, this will be a<br />
welcome amenity for all SCA residents, especially those<br />
southeast of <strong>Anthem</strong> Parkway.<br />
In 2007 we cleaned and painted the information<br />
booth on <strong>Anthem</strong> Parkway to create a post for our<br />
Security Patrol and HPD. Security Patrol volunteers<br />
currently staff the building for 2-4 hours per day, and<br />
Pet Club members will join them in the booth on<br />
Fridays, but additional volunteers are needed so that we<br />
can expand the hours the booth is staffed. If you’d like<br />
to volunteer for security patrol, but don’t want to drive,<br />
this is a great opportunity to contribute a few hours a<br />
week to help the community.<br />
In 2008 we will introduce a new webiste for <strong>Sun</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong>. Hosted by RMI as part of our management<br />
contract and already included in the fee we pay<br />
RMI, the new site is more “HOA-resident friendly” and much easier to navigate than our current one. It will undoubtedly<br />
take us all a little time to learn to use the new site, but the added features like having your account information available<br />
online and better document organization will make the learning curve worth it.<br />
I know I speak for the entire Board in wishing you all a happy and healthy 2008. Let’s work together to make it the<br />
best year ever in <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong>. ♦<br />
TOWN HALL MEETING<br />
Thursday, January 17, 1:30 p.m.<br />
Freedom Hall<br />
BOARD MEETING<br />
Thursday, January 24, 1:30 p.m.<br />
Freedom Hall<br />
This notice is distributed according to NRS 116.31083. At the beginning of every Board meeting, there<br />
is a Member Comment Period. During this period, the Board will respond to Member Comments. The<br />
Board of Directors will not take action on comments or requests made during the Comment Period.<br />
Agendas for every Board of Directors meeting are available four business days prior to the meeting from<br />
the Administrative Office in <strong>Anthem</strong> Center and at the Association's website, www.sca-hoa.org. The<br />
agenda is also posted four business days prior to every Board of Directors meeting on the community<br />
bulletin board in <strong>Anthem</strong> Center. Copies of the minutes from a Board of Directors meeting are available<br />
from the Administrative Office after approval by the Board of Directors. The Management Office is<br />
located in the <strong>Anthem</strong> Center, 2450 Hampton Road, Henderson, Nevada 89052. Office hours are 8:00<br />
a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The telephone number for obtaining an agenda is 614-5805.<br />
8 <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> • January 2008
Board Summary Report<br />
Resolutions Adopted by the SCACAI Board of Directors<br />
at the September 27, 2007 Board Meeting.<br />
The September 27, 2007 Board Meeting<br />
Minutes were approved with a correction to<br />
XII. B. Lifestyle Committee regarding a<br />
wording error.<br />
The October 25, 2007 Agenda as modified,<br />
VIII. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW<br />
COMMITTEE (Action May Be Taken), and<br />
XII. DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT<br />
REPORT which becomes VII inserted prior<br />
to the VII. APPROVAL OF THE CON-<br />
SENT AGENDA which becomes VIII was<br />
approved.<br />
The retention of an independent document<br />
management specialist to review all documents<br />
in the Greene room in order to assure<br />
compliance with NRS 116 and a Request<br />
for Proposal to get bids from a document<br />
specialist was approved.<br />
The Consent Agenda was approved as listed.<br />
The restated December 31, 2006 and the<br />
restated June 30, 2007 financial reports<br />
were approved per the Finance Committee<br />
recommendation.<br />
The Italian Forum Club was approved as a<br />
Chartered Club of SCA with corrections to<br />
their bylaws in Article V-Financial, Section<br />
C, “The Financial report must be certified on<br />
an annual basis by an individual the other<br />
than those elected to the executive board”.<br />
The Lifestyle recommendations to change<br />
the bylaws for the Arts and Crafts Club<br />
eliminating their half year dues, remove<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> Catering from the Chartered Club<br />
Guidelines, the Policy and Procedures<br />
Manual and the Rules and Regulations<br />
Book and the removal of the words<br />
Trumpets Caterers from the same sources,<br />
and to extend the hours of the Coffee Shop<br />
until 3:00 p.m. on a temporary basis were<br />
approved.<br />
The Operating Fund expenditure request<br />
$2,857 to upgrade the SQL software for<br />
the Community Association server was<br />
approved.<br />
The Reserve Fund appropriation request to<br />
replace the HVAC serving the restaurant<br />
area for $51,590 was approved.<br />
The following landscape contracts were<br />
approved: Cedco to maintain Pinnacle and<br />
the Recreation Centers for $77,400 for<br />
2008; Classic Landscape to maintain the<br />
Villas for $43,740 for 2008; Valley Crest to<br />
maintain the Common areas for $215,196<br />
for 2008.<br />
A $700,000 transfer from the Association<br />
Operating Fund to the Reserve Fund<br />
Money Market Account approved in the<br />
2007 budget was authorized.<br />
The Association response to the 2006 Audit<br />
Management Letter from Gary Lein of<br />
Hilburn & Lein, with an amendment showing<br />
that the lawyers were contacted on the<br />
legality of our investments was approved.<br />
The revised Election Committee Manual<br />
and the 2008 Campaign Calendar of Events<br />
were approved.<br />
The quotes from Diversified for $6,500 to<br />
revise the Association’s financial projection;<br />
$250 each for High Mesa, High Mountain<br />
(Mt. View), Canyon Crest and Clubhouse’s<br />
financial projections; and $320 for<br />
Pinnacle’s financial projections to determine<br />
the required Reserve funding amount due as<br />
of May 31, 2005 and to get an agreement<br />
and a time frame for final approval were<br />
approved. For each Villa neighborhood and<br />
Pinnacle, the individual neighborhood’s<br />
operating funds will be used to pay for this<br />
study.<br />
2008 assessment coupons will be sent in one<br />
mailing with four coupons at a cost savings<br />
per year of approximately $12,570.<br />
Budget:<br />
The Finance Committee budget recommendation<br />
to raise the Association assessments<br />
to $1,100 for 2008 with the Association<br />
reserves allocation portion of the assessment<br />
set at $194 was approved.<br />
The Neighborhood assessments for 2008<br />
were approved as follows:<br />
High Mesa lowered to $1,500 with Reserve<br />
allocation set at $50<br />
High Mountain (Mt. View) lowered to<br />
$1,600 with Reserve allocation set at $150<br />
Canyon Crest lowered to $1,500 with<br />
Reserve allocation set at $0<br />
Clubhouse remains at $2,000 with Reserve<br />
allocation set at $410<br />
Pinnacle lowered to $360 with Reserve<br />
allocation set at $82<br />
The painting schedule for the Villas was<br />
approved as follows: High Mountain and<br />
Club House painted in 2008, Canyon Crest<br />
and High Mesa be painted in 2009.<br />
The resolution stating that Board members<br />
will not use any of the SCA communications<br />
media or election committee sponsored<br />
events to promote their personal support<br />
of specific candidates for election to the<br />
Board was approved and will be added to<br />
the Election Manual as Exhibit 15.<br />
A workshop with the Board of Directors and<br />
Properties and Ground Committee was<br />
approved to discuss each of the WASP items<br />
to ensure a consistent plan with which the<br />
P&G Committee is comfortable.<br />
The insurance proposal for $200,144 (with<br />
a net reduction in the overall premium of<br />
2%) for 2008 was approved.<br />
The Board voted to eliminate credit card<br />
payments (saving approximately $35,000<br />
per year) and allow only checks or money<br />
orders at the Membership desk for paying<br />
assessments. Other options for credit card<br />
payments will be explored.<br />
The resolution establishing Scientific &<br />
Engineering Committee Resolution<br />
FAILED.<br />
RMI was asked to obtain bids or estimates<br />
to install NO SOLICITING signs for all<br />
entrances to <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> bordering on<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> Parkway, <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> Drive,<br />
Volunteer, Eastern and Summersworth.<br />
10 <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> • January 2008
Community Standards Manager<br />
Barbara Thomas<br />
Community Standards<br />
Manager, 614-5810<br />
barbara.thomas@scacai.com<br />
ARC Approval<br />
Quite often, we are asked if ARC approval is required for various<br />
installations on the outside of your property. The SCA governing<br />
documents require prior approval by the Architectural<br />
Review Committee for all initial installations and/or changes to the<br />
exterior of your property. This includes all permanent installations;<br />
i.e. major changes to landscaping, skylights, exterior lighting,<br />
paint color changes, fences, walls, patio covers, additional<br />
concrete, casitas, gazebos, waterfalls, pools, flagpoles, etc.<br />
Exceptions to this would include replacing a dead plant if you<br />
are replacing it with the same type of plant, or painting your home<br />
if you are using the same paint combination that was originally used.<br />
The ARC meets each Thursday morning at 9:00 to review plans. At times, they will<br />
perform a site visit prior to making a decision as to whether or not a request can be granted.<br />
They must consider the restrictions documented in the Design Guidelines including<br />
set-back requirements, height restrictions, color restrictions, etc. Some requests, such as<br />
additions and casitas, must also be approved by the Full ARC which meets one time a<br />
month, normally on the third Tuesday at 9:00 am.<br />
The UPS Store at Eastern and Horizon Ridge<br />
10% OFF<br />
For Our <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> Residents<br />
Not valid with any other offer or promotions.<br />
Does not include stamps, metered mail,<br />
mailbox or money orders.<br />
SHIPPING SERVICES:<br />
• UPS Next Day Air ® • UPS 2nd Day Air ®<br />
• UPS Ground Packaging Services<br />
• Mailbox & Postal Services<br />
• Packaging/Moving Supplies<br />
• Copying Services • 4 Notaries On Staff<br />
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Located next to Smith’s at Eastern & Horizon Ridge.<br />
(702) 897-9991<br />
<strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> • January 2008 11
Committee News<br />
ARC – Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.<br />
Wade Parker/Chairperson<br />
Phone: 614-5811<br />
No report this month.<br />
Editorial Content<br />
Lea Mills, Chairperson<br />
Phone: 914-1808<br />
No report this month.<br />
Email: wajack1@cox.net<br />
Email: lea_mills@cox.net<br />
Election - Tuesday, January 8, 9:00 a.m.<br />
Lorraine Kennet/Chairperson<br />
Phone: 269-8948 Email: lorraineandmike@cox.net<br />
The candidate registration deadline is Friday, January 4 at 4:00<br />
p.m. On January 8 at 9:00 a.m., the orientation meeting will be<br />
held for all candidates. At this meeting we will be providing information<br />
the candidates need to be aware of including official<br />
requirements and the election process here in SCA. Information<br />
will be provided on how Channel 99 will help with the campaign;<br />
and the candidates will draw names for ballot positions. If you<br />
have registered to run for a position on the Board, plan to attend<br />
this informative meeting.<br />
Mark your calendars to Meet and Eat with the Candidates on<br />
February 24 or 25 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in Hanneman Hall.<br />
Then, plan to attend the debate/forums on March 3, 9, 31 and<br />
April 6 at 7:00 p.m. in Freedom Hall.<br />
Help us put together an interesting list of questions for the candidates<br />
by submitting your questions. The debate/forum question<br />
forms are available near the reception desk at <strong>Anthem</strong> and<br />
Independence Centers. The deadline for submittal is January 31<br />
at 4:00 p.m. Look for the ad in this Spirit for more details of all<br />
election events.<br />
Finance - Friday, January 11, 1:30 p.m.<br />
Don Manning /Chairperson<br />
Phone: 453-1492 Email: don.manning@cox.net<br />
The Finance Committee is relaxing a bit after a heavy workload<br />
in 2007. Much effort went into working with RMI and the Board<br />
of Directors in developing the 2008 Budgets and projecting future<br />
revenue requirements. That analysis showed the need for an<br />
increase in the annual Association assessment beginning in<br />
January 2008.<br />
In 2007, we also did a lot of work on delinquent accounts,<br />
Villas Neighborhood issues, and the ongoing review of capital and<br />
reserve project expenditures.<br />
There was also significant work involved in transitioning to the<br />
new accounting system with RMI and improving the financial<br />
statements. We feel good about the progress that has been made,<br />
and we’re looking forward to much-improved financial statements<br />
in 2008.<br />
The Finance Committee is always interested in potential volunteers<br />
who have a strong background in accounting and/or<br />
financial management, particularly with a CPA certification.<br />
Contact Don Manning if you would like more information.<br />
All Finance Committee meetings are open to the public. We<br />
encourage residents to attend these meetings to understand more<br />
about the financial workings of our community.<br />
The SCACAI Finance Committee wishes everyone a Happy<br />
New Year!!!<br />
Lifestyle - Friday, January 11, 9:00 a.m.<br />
Barbara (Bee Jay) Bonak/Committee Chairperson<br />
Phone: 914-9773<br />
Email: bonakangl@aol.com<br />
The Lifestyle Committee continues to work with the charted<br />
clubs, accepting room requests special events requests, and at this<br />
time to help new club officers prepare to accept responsibilities as<br />
officers for the coming year. We are looking forward to the year<br />
2008 as the year we will work more closely with the clubs to<br />
ensure that our relationship will be a beneficial time for our<br />
whole community.<br />
The Lifestyle Committee would like to thank Phyllis<br />
Washburn not only for her four years of dedicated service to<br />
Lifestyle with two years as Chairperson but also for the many<br />
years she has been so active in clubs, coffee service and a good<br />
neighbor. As Phyllis has completed her four years of service that<br />
now leaves us with a vacancy on our committee. If you are interested<br />
in serving your community, please submit your resume to<br />
Terry DaSilva, Community Manager. We anticipate interviews<br />
in February.<br />
Our January Workshop will be Thursday, January 3, 2008 at<br />
1:30 p.m. and the Lifestyle regular meeting will be held on Friday<br />
January 11, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Our meetings are held in <strong>Anthem</strong><br />
Center. All residents are invited and urged to attend.<br />
Properties & Grounds<br />
Tuesday, January 8, 1:30 p.m.<br />
Carl Weinstein/Chairperson<br />
Phone: 616-9601 Email: HR1955@aol.com<br />
Meets at 1:30 p.m. at <strong>Anthem</strong> Center on the second Tuesday of each<br />
month. Please check the bulletin board at the center to watch for any<br />
schedule changes.<br />
<strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> • January 2008 13
Security Patrol<br />
Phone: (702) 614-6751 Fax: (702) 614-1101<br />
<strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong>...A Great Place To Live<br />
By Dave Servello, SCA Security Patrol Chief<br />
Your personal safety within the community,<br />
at home and when traveling about.<br />
Community Safety: More than one resident has concluded that <strong>Sun</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> is a safer place to live because of its location, regardless of<br />
the efforts of the Henderson Police Department (HPD), and the SCA<br />
Security Patrol (SCASP). Actually, the crime and accident rates are<br />
reflective of the level of community involvement and concern.<br />
Generally speaking, communities are made safer when their residents<br />
demand higher safety standards be put in place through their community<br />
leaders, or government entities. In this regard SCA is as safe as its<br />
residents want it to be, now and into the future.<br />
Home Safety: Home owners can put bars on their doors and windows,<br />
but what does this visually say to someone who is looking to purchase<br />
a home in the community Walls add privacy to any home, but walls<br />
also give the burglar or thief added privacy to break into a home.<br />
Security alarms detect unlawful home entries, but do not prevent them,<br />
and they are dependent upon inconsistent private company and police<br />
response times. Home alarms with loud outside sound devices are not<br />
allowed within SCA. Large numbers of empty homes and homes with<br />
for sale signs on them attract crooks like magnets. Such things may<br />
attract thieves, but there are many things that the home owner can do<br />
to protect their home: Home alarms can be wired to the home lighting<br />
system which can be set to flash throughout the house, in specific<br />
rooms, or as an outside light (s). Attractive security doors prevent front<br />
doors from being kicked in, and at the same time allow the home owner<br />
to see who is approaching their home. Many home security systems will<br />
automatically phone your cell phone, your neighbor, your friend, your<br />
security company, or anyone/place of your choosing for purposes of<br />
alerting them of a potential home break-in. But if you leave a door<br />
open or a garage door open by accident or design you are inviting a thief<br />
to your home, and at the same time endangering your neighborhood.<br />
Personal Safety: Law enforcement officers (Federal and Local) are<br />
trained to look for any activity that is odd, different, or out of place, and<br />
they are always aware of where they are, and who or what is near or<br />
approaching them. All SCA residents need to report suspicious activities,<br />
persons, and vehicles to the HPD and SCASP as soon as possible.<br />
Women should use a valet system when traveling about town at night,<br />
and they should always keep their purses closed/zipped at all time when<br />
outside the home. If possible large heavy purses should be replaced with<br />
small pocket purses, or with full shoulder strap purses. Men should<br />
always carry their wallets in their front pants pocket, because this makes<br />
the work of a pick pocket more difficult. Always park your car in a well<br />
lighted area in the open, and as close to busy public activity as possible.<br />
When walking along the street, in the mall, or to your car you should<br />
be alert as to who or what is near you, and always have your car keys<br />
ready. When you arrive at your home, always make sure you know who<br />
or what is arriving there with you. No resident has to live in fear, but<br />
every resident in an age restricted community must learn how to live<br />
smartly. Finally, all Christmas presents are best kept under the tree, and<br />
not in the car or at the front door. ♦<br />
Board of Directors Election 2008<br />
Election Committee Events<br />
Candidates: register by January 4 at 4:00 p.m.!!<br />
Meet & Eat: February 24 & 25<br />
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.<br />
Hanneman Hall, <strong>Anthem</strong> Center<br />
Tickets (one night only at 2 per household)<br />
available at <strong>Anthem</strong> Center February 11 - 15<br />
Debates/Forums: March 3, 9, 31 & April 6<br />
Freedom Hall, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.<br />
Submit your questions for the Candidates<br />
by January 31at 4:00 p.m.<br />
Forms are available at the Member Services Desk.<br />
Taxi, Taxi!<br />
IMPORTANT - Until further notice, Senior<br />
Ride will not be able to register new<br />
clients due to budget restraints and<br />
increased program participation.<br />
However, existing registered clients may<br />
still purchase up to five (5) coupon books<br />
each month. That's $100 worth of cab<br />
fare for $50!! Books are non-refundable<br />
and non-exchangeable.<br />
Visit nvaging.net for more information.<br />
14 <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> • January 2008
Community<br />
Service Club<br />
— Assistance Line 614-5862 —<br />
Happy New Year<br />
to the <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong><br />
Residents! Let’s Make 2008 Great!<br />
Volunteers provide the following services:<br />
Transportation: To local area medical providers or supermarkets.<br />
Three (3) business days notice required to arrange<br />
your ride.<br />
Equipment: We will loan you (on a temporary basis) a wheelchair,<br />
walker, crutches, cane, or other durable medical equipment.<br />
Home Maintenance: Assistance with minor home maintenance<br />
chores such as cleaning or replacing overhead air filters,<br />
replacing batteries in smoke alarms and CO detectors, changing<br />
overhead light bulbs or lubricating garage doors.<br />
Home Assistance: Resource directory of information on feebased,<br />
discount, and many other services available to seniors.<br />
Volunteers will also shop and deliver groceries or prescription<br />
medication to residents who are temporarily homebound.<br />
Support Groups: CSC sponsors several support groups to assist<br />
the residents of <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong>.<br />
These groups include<br />
• Living “Well” with Disabilities (physical mobility)<br />
• Low Vision<br />
• Alzheimer’s Caregivers<br />
• Bereavement (non denominational)<br />
• One-on-one grief counseling for loss of a child<br />
• One-on-one guidance through Jewish<br />
bereavement protocol<br />
• Friends of Bill W. Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous.<br />
• Home Caregivers (for those caring for a loved one at home)<br />
Volunteers are the backbone of the CSC. We need your help!<br />
Help us now and we will help you later!<br />
Call 614-5862 to volunteer or for further information.<br />
We would like to express our gratitude to the<br />
Minuteman Foundation for supporting our efforts<br />
to help our neighbors in the community.<br />
Business hours are 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.,<br />
Monday - Friday.<br />
EMERGENCY<br />
PREPAREDNESS GROUP<br />
Meets January 14 at 3:00 p.m.,<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> Center<br />
263-6378 retiredone@cox.net<br />
Desired goal: Never to be called into action.<br />
It is hard to imagine an organization whose most satisfying<br />
outcome is never to have to use its expertise. And yet, that is the<br />
entire goal of the Emergency Preparedness Group. The whole<br />
purpose in being is to make our community ready for an emergency<br />
we hope will never occur.<br />
The EPG was established several years ago, originally as a<br />
committee of <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong>. When it began, the enthusiasm<br />
was great, and many residents came to the meetings. As so often<br />
happens, though, a degree of apathy seems to have set in, possibly<br />
because of the remoteness of 9/11 and a lessened anxiety over<br />
man-made or natural disasters. The risk still exists, however, and<br />
we still are trying to make the community prepared.<br />
The commitment for volunteers is very minimal at any time<br />
except in a declared emergency. The purpose of having a list of<br />
names of willing helpers is to know where to turn if a disaster<br />
occurs. Each of us would be willing to help our neighbors if our<br />
aid was needed, but in the absence of a plan, chaos would ensue.<br />
By signing up with the EPC, you would learn not only how to<br />
be effective, but would benefit by knowing others were ready to<br />
help you in a situation of need.<br />
We especially need volunteer physicians, nurses, and other<br />
health care providers. No action is necessary, but we need to<br />
know who and where you are, and you need to know where to<br />
go to help if help is needed. Only first aid will be given, so there<br />
is no need to worry about licensure or liability.<br />
Please call, e-mail, or send in a volunteer form from the kiosk<br />
in the Community Center. Don’t let the “community” spirit<br />
leave <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong>.<br />
<strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> • January 2008 15
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Henderson, Nevada 89052
Attention Homeowners!<br />
In December, you will be receiving your coupon books for your 2008 Homeowner’s Assessments. Please note<br />
that this mailing will contain ALL FOUR coupons for the year. You may send your payment in all at once and<br />
include all four coupons, or you may save each coupon until its’ due date and send them in individually. You<br />
will not receive another coupon mailing<br />
during the year.<br />
Additionally, with the increase in<br />
homeowner assessments, the cost for an<br />
Activity Card will increase proportionately<br />
to $137.50 per quarter. Our Rules,<br />
Regulations and Policies state that<br />
Activity Cards shall be sold for one-half of<br />
the quarterly assessments, renewed every<br />
three months. These cards are the additional<br />
cards above and beyond the two<br />
cards per household included in your<br />
assessments.<br />
Please note: the Association offices<br />
will no longer accept credit card<br />
payments as of 1/1/08.<br />
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$20 Match Play for Gaming<br />
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<strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> • January 2008 17
Queen Mary…By Julia Dodson<br />
Every little girl dreams of being a princess…but <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong><br />
Resident, Mary Richard, went beyond that childhood dream - she became<br />
a queen!<br />
Queen Mary was crowned Ms. Nevada Senior 2006 and then went on<br />
to be selected as the first runner up for the Ms. Senior America 2006<br />
National Title.<br />
Mary loves performing and is an active member of the <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong><br />
Performing Arts Club. She is a dancer, singer, actress, expert seamstress and<br />
a gourmet cook. She was raised in Hartford, Connecticut and has been dancing<br />
and singing since the age of four and has continued participating in the<br />
entertainment field both in Los Angeles and here in Las Vegas.<br />
Mary's experience as Ms. Nevada Senior has been one of the highlights<br />
of her most interesting life. She not only made new friends among the<br />
other contestants but had the opportunity, throughout her reign, to rub<br />
elbows with the “who's who” of Nevada's social register and political and<br />
entertainment world. Mary says she made unforgettable memories that she<br />
will cherish forever.<br />
Mary was encouraged by friends to enter the Ms. Senior Nevada pageant<br />
in 2005, and was awarded the position of first runner up. The exposure to<br />
the excitement inspired her to participate in the 2006 event and the rest is history! Ms. Richard is now hoping to instill<br />
that excitement in the ladies of <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong>, as well. She was disappointed when she discovered that there was no<br />
representative from our community vying for the crown this year and hopes to inspire the talented and beautiful women<br />
here to become contestants in next year's competition.<br />
To quote the organization's philosophy “The Ms. Senior America<br />
Pageant is worlds the first and foremost pageant to emphasize and give<br />
honor to women who have reached the Age of Elegance.” It is a search for<br />
the gracious lady who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity and inner<br />
beauty of all senior Americans. The Ms. Senior America philosophy is<br />
based upon the belief that seniors are the foundation of America, and<br />
our most valuable treasure. It is upon their knowledge, experience and<br />
resources that the younger<br />
generation has the opportunity<br />
to build a better society.”<br />
Mary wants to share with<br />
everyone that the pageant,<br />
for her, wasn't a beauty or talent competition<br />
but a chance to present “her whole package” of enthusiasm, zest and love<br />
of life that she so naturally exudes. Mary knows that she meets women everyday<br />
that meet those qualifications and hopes they too take the opportunity, at<br />
this point in their lives, to let the great state of Nevada behold the splendor of<br />
the gracious ladies of <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong>.<br />
So, think about it, and if you would like more information, send an email<br />
to info.senioramerica.org. You too may go beyond that “princess dream” and<br />
become a queen!<br />
18 <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> • January 2008
January Upcoming Events<br />
Tickets for Activities events may be purchased at the Front Desk of <strong>Anthem</strong> Center.<br />
You may pay by cash, check or credit card.<br />
Purchases for events sponsored by the Activities Department can be made at the<br />
Box Office in the Independence Center on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This location for purchasing<br />
tickets is in addition to the customer service desk in <strong>Anthem</strong> Center. Residents can use cash, check or credit card for events<br />
such as: concerts, bus trips and dances. Events must be paid for at the time of registration. Dates and times are subject to change.<br />
Pianist Ryan Ahern Concert<br />
Friday, January 11<br />
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.<br />
Independence Center,<br />
Freedom Hall, $15 per person.<br />
(Early-Bird Special $12 before<br />
January 4) Refund deadline<br />
January 4<br />
World champion pianist, Ryan Ahern is one of the most<br />
captivating and amazing solo piano artists on the performance<br />
market today. He crosses every genre and<br />
style. His famous hand speed is mesmerizing and his<br />
show leaves you wanting more. It is the most amazing<br />
display of piano playing you will ever witness.<br />
Parking Lot Sale and Shredder Truck<br />
Saturday, January 12, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> Center West Parking Lot<br />
$15 to reserve a space at the Parking Lot Sale<br />
Okay, now; tell the truth…<br />
you got a bunch of stuff over<br />
the holidays that you hate<br />
(“Why would Uncle Harry<br />
give us that mermaid lamp<br />
with the clock in its stomach.<br />
I thought he liked us!”) Well,<br />
you’re in luck. The SCA Parking Lot Sale is just the place<br />
to “unload”…sorry, I mean<br />
expose your lovely items to<br />
other residents who might<br />
just love ‘em. Sign up at<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> Center Front Desk<br />
for a space. It’s also a good<br />
time to recycle those<br />
unwanted documents…Mr.<br />
Shredder Truck will be here<br />
just for you.<br />
trip<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> <strong>Overnight</strong>:<br />
“The Follies Featuring the Four Aces”<br />
Wednesday and Thursday, January 16-17<br />
Leave 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday from <strong>Anthem</strong> Center,<br />
see the Follies at 7:00 p.m. Spend the night. On<br />
Thursday, spend the day visiting <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>, and<br />
return Thursday evening. $200 per person (based on<br />
double occupancy). Refund deadline January 9.<br />
If you’re itchn’ to get outta town, this is a great opportunity.<br />
Why not spend a little time in <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>. The fabulous <strong>Palm</strong><br />
<strong>Springs</strong> Follies is a three-hour razzle-dazzle, song and dance<br />
extravaganza. People come for all over the world just to see the<br />
amazing showgirls of the Follies. After an evening at the Follies,<br />
you’ll be spending the night in the Marquis Villa Suites; and the<br />
next day have plenty of time on your own to visit a spa, shop,<br />
or do anything you want. Sounds like “fun” to us!<br />
Democratic Party<br />
Caucus<br />
Saturday, January 19<br />
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> Center Ballroom and<br />
Independence Center<br />
Multi-Purpose rooms.<br />
<strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> • January 2008 19
January Upcoming Events<br />
Ingvar Estrada, Tenor<br />
“That’s Amore’” Show & Dinner<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>day, January 20<br />
3:00 p.m.<br />
Independence Center<br />
Freedom Hall<br />
performance and<br />
Multi-purpose room<br />
for Pasta Dinner<br />
Catered by the<br />
Superior Event<br />
Services catering company.<br />
$25 per person. (Early-Bird Special $22 before January 13.)<br />
A Tribute to Nat King Cole<br />
By Donny Ray Evins<br />
Friday, January 25, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.<br />
Independence Center Freedom Hall<br />
(Wine & Cheese reception to follow).<br />
$25 per person, (Early-Bird Special $20 before January 18).<br />
class<br />
Driver Safety Program<br />
Wednesday, January 23 & Thursday, January 24<br />
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., $10 per person<br />
Arlington Room<br />
(Must attend both days in session)<br />
Evening hours for your convenience!<br />
Don’t miss this classroom refresher course for drivers age 50<br />
and over, taught by an AARP-Certified<br />
instructor. Improve your awareness of<br />
traffic hazards, update your knowledge<br />
of traffic laws, learn to anticipate the<br />
actions of other drivers, and identify and correct<br />
poor driving habits. Upon completion of both days, members<br />
will receive a certificate that may qualify drivers for an insurance<br />
premium reduction for the next three years. Sign up at<br />
the Customer Service Desk, and bring your check made<br />
payable to AARP to the first class. Min 10 participants;<br />
Max 30.<br />
FREE CASINO SHUTTLE<br />
A Big Thank You!<br />
To the residents who donated<br />
a new, unwrapped toy for the<br />
Gordon McCaw Elementary<br />
School Toy Drive.<br />
Your generosity created<br />
many happy memories<br />
for these children this<br />
holiday season.<br />
The <strong>Palm</strong>s*<br />
Tuesdays, Thursdays<br />
& Saturdays<br />
Depart <strong>Anthem</strong> Center: 9:45 a.m.<br />
Depart Casino: 3:00 p.m.<br />
*2 for 1 Complimentary Buffet<br />
No reservations accepted; first come, first served.<br />
Sign-up at the Customer Service Desk. Schedules<br />
subject to change without notice from the casino.<br />
Maximum number of participants 20.<br />
20 <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> • January 2008
Looking Ahead Activities<br />
Lisa Dawn Miller with Sandy Hackett<br />
Friday, February 8, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.<br />
Independence Center, Freedom Hall<br />
$15 per person.<br />
(Early-Bird Special $12 before February 1)<br />
Lisa pays tribute to her father, Ron Miller, the composer of<br />
many songs including “For Once in My Life,” “Touch Me in<br />
the Morning,” “A Place in the <strong>Sun</strong>,” “Yester-me, Yester-you,<br />
Yesterday.” And of course, her husband, Sandy Hackett, will<br />
add his comedic talents to this enjoyable show.<br />
Bus Trip to Primm, Nevada<br />
Wednesday, February 13, leaving <strong>Anthem</strong> Center<br />
9:00 a.m., returning 5:00 p.m.<br />
$15 per person ($12 before February 6)<br />
Leap Day Celebration<br />
with the Smith Brothers<br />
Friday, February 29, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> Center Grand Ballroom<br />
Price to be announced.<br />
456-5549<br />
1010 North Stephanie, Ste. #C1<br />
Henderson, Nevada 89014<br />
www.SansonesService.com<br />
Our Little Friends<br />
Pet Sitting<br />
Where Kindness, Love, and Experience<br />
Experienced in all Phases<br />
of Pet Care and Pet Health<br />
Care. Includes the<br />
Administration of Insulin<br />
Injections for Diabetes and<br />
all Medications taken orally.<br />
Licensed & Bonded. Sitters<br />
are SCA Residents.<br />
Make the Difference for Your Pet.<br />
$19.95 + Tax<br />
Oil Change, Tire Rotation<br />
& Seasonal Check-up.<br />
Includes up to 5 quarts oil.<br />
More oil additional. With coupon only.<br />
Cannot be combined with other offer.<br />
Expires 2/29/08<br />
Our Price List For Services:<br />
1 Visit per day . . . . . . . . .$16.00<br />
2 Visits per day . . . . . . . .$29.00<br />
3 Visits per day . . . . . . . .$40.00<br />
Potty Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11.00<br />
Consultation 1/2 Hour - No Charge<br />
(702) 837-2790<br />
March 8<br />
March 9<br />
March 18<br />
April 5<br />
April 5<br />
April 11<br />
April 13<br />
March Events:<br />
Home Expo, <strong>Anthem</strong> Center<br />
Paul Campanella Concert<br />
Bus Trip TBA<br />
April Events:<br />
Travel Expo, <strong>Anthem</strong> Center<br />
Let’s Dance with Michael and<br />
Melinda, Freedom Hall<br />
Public i Concert, <strong>Anthem</strong> Center<br />
Opera Theatre Performance<br />
Entertainment<br />
Coupon Books!<br />
$20<br />
Two-for-one coupon<br />
deals and free specials<br />
On sale at<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> Center!<br />
Tuesdays<br />
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.<br />
Thursdays<br />
9:00 a.m. - noon<br />
Proceeds benefit<br />
seniors in the community<br />
through<br />
The Minuteman<br />
Foundation.<br />
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While <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> residents are making plans for the<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> overnight trip on January 16-17,<br />
the Four Aces are setting up the stage!<br />
Four Aces Return by Popular Demand!<br />
Oldies Prove Golden on Follies Stage<br />
Vocal Harmony Group Performs Classic Hits of the ‘’50s<br />
Like many groups in the early 1950s, the Four Aces began<br />
playing locally in the Philadelphia area. Unable to land a<br />
recording deal at first, they released their first record, “(It’s No)<br />
Sin,” themselves.<br />
When that debut sold more than a million copies, major label<br />
Decca Records signed the group in time to release its next<br />
platinum record, “Tell Me Why.”<br />
By 1958, the Four Aces had seen more than 30 of their records<br />
climb the The Four Aces are one of the finest “close harmony”<br />
singing groups of all time. Their name has<br />
been associated with such classic hits as “Tell<br />
Me Why,” “Stranger In Paradise,” “Three<br />
Coins In the Fountain,” and “Love Is A Many<br />
Splendored Thing.”<br />
22 <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> • January 2008<br />
Since the 1960s, the group has continued to perform<br />
and their recordings remain perennial<br />
favorites on radio and compact discs. The Four<br />
Aces include Fred Diodati, 77, the group's senior<br />
member and lead singer, Joe Giglio, 67, hightenor,<br />
Danny Colingo, 63, baritone, and Harry<br />
Heisler, 62, bass. Heisler also serves as the quartet's<br />
musical conductor.<br />
One of the last “super groups” of the pre-rock 'n'<br />
roll era, the Four Aces never abandoned the loving<br />
interpretation of well-crafted songs that<br />
made them stars and typified mid-20th century<br />
pop. Their importance in music history and<br />
their popularity with Follies audiences make<br />
them naturals to guest-star in this year's salute to<br />
Tin Pan Alley!<br />
Don’t miss this three-hour, razzle-dazzle, song<br />
and dance extravaganza with the fabulous <strong>Palm</strong><br />
<strong>Springs</strong> Follies! Tickets may be purchased at the<br />
front desk at the <strong>Anthem</strong> Center. For more information,<br />
call 614-5864. Details on page 19.
<strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> Fitness Center<br />
Fitness Center: 614-5885<br />
Independence Center: 614-5803<br />
Massage Center: 614-5809<br />
ClassSpotlight<br />
Cardio Jazz<br />
Mon, Wed, & Friday’s from 12:00-1:00<br />
FREE CLASS ON JANUARY 16<br />
Why Why not Not only is dancing<br />
fun, it is a great aerobic<br />
workout. You don’t need<br />
a partner, you don’t<br />
need special clothing,<br />
you don’t need<br />
dance experience,<br />
you just need a pair of<br />
gym shoes, your membership<br />
card, a towel, and the desire to add some spice to<br />
the day.<br />
FITNESS<br />
JOURNEY 2007<br />
GRAND PRIZE<br />
WINNER<br />
THE GRAND PRIZE<br />
is a 2 nights/3 day<br />
STAY FOR TWO at the<br />
RED MOUNTAIN SPA<br />
in St. George, Utah and<br />
will be awarded this<br />
month. To find out who<br />
the lucky winner is check<br />
the February Spirit.<br />
Sign Up Now for<br />
Fitness Journey<br />
2008!<br />
Contact Meg Poulson<br />
at 614-5873.<br />
GROUP EXERCISE CLASS PRICES:<br />
$2.00 – 1 hour classes<br />
$3.00 – 1 hour 15 minute classes<br />
Unlimited Pass $40.00/month<br />
Punch Card $45.00/no expiration<br />
REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASSES:<br />
Gym shoes required except for Yoga & Pilates<br />
Comfortable clothing you can move and breathe in<br />
Workout towel and your MEMBERSHIP CARD<br />
JANUARY FITNESS JOURNEY ADVENTURES<br />
Monday, January 7 – FITNESS JOURNEY 2008 BEGINS.<br />
Stop by the Independence Center or the Fitness Center to<br />
sign up. $10 per person includes a T-shirt and planner, and a<br />
chance to win prizes throughout the year. Begin thinking of<br />
T-shirt designs, as our contest begins February 1.<br />
Monday, January 7 – FREE Blood Pressure Screening at the<br />
Wellness Center (rose)=5 pts<br />
Tuesday, January 8 – FREE Zumba Class 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.<br />
No experience necessary. Gym shoes required. Receive (J)=5 pts<br />
Wednesday, January 16 - FREE Cardio Jazz Class<br />
12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m.<br />
All levels welcome. No experience needed. Receive (J)=5 pts<br />
Thursday, January 24– FREE SEMINAR – “Smart Start for<br />
2008” – Avoiding Failure, Frustrations and Achieving<br />
New Years Resolutions – Sponsored by the Wellness Center<br />
(S)=15 pts<br />
Saturday, January 26 - Wear any Jingle Bell Walk or a<br />
Fitness Journey 2007 T-shirt to workout or take a class<br />
and receive (E)=10 pts<br />
24 <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> • January 2008
<strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> Fitness Center<br />
CPR TRAINING<br />
American Red Cross<br />
Trained. Empowered. Prepared.<br />
To register call Meg at 614-5873. Space is limited.<br />
Classes are $25.00 – at the Independence Center<br />
Wednesday, January 16 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.<br />
Thursday, February 21 9:00 a.m. - noon Friday,<br />
March 21, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> Center Walking/Running<br />
Track Safety<br />
During the cool weather<br />
months of the year, our<br />
indoor walking track is a<br />
very popular asset at the<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> Center Fitness<br />
Facility. By following a<br />
few simple rules, it can<br />
be enjoyed safely by<br />
everyone!<br />
• Always go with the<br />
posted direction of travel<br />
– even if just moving<br />
from corner to corner to use exercise equipment…<br />
• Groups of walkers/runners are to be limited to 2 people<br />
across at any given time so that faster walkers/runners can<br />
keep their pace while passing.<br />
• Slower walkers stay on inside lanes to allow faster<br />
walkers/runners to pass safely.<br />
FITNESS FOR YOU!<br />
Personal Trainers Provide Customized<br />
Workout Sessions!<br />
Call 630-5407 to<br />
schedule your customized<br />
workout session with one of<br />
our Personal Trainers.<br />
Live A Healthy<br />
Lifestyle Today!<br />
Fitness Trainers: Brenda<br />
Lorentzen, Kathy Intihar,<br />
and Karla Rehm.<br />
fitness corner<br />
BY MEG POULSON<br />
WELCOME BACK!<br />
It happens to the best of us: A few days away from the<br />
gym turns into a few weeks, and before you know it<br />
you’ve fallen off of the workout wagon. Here’s how to get<br />
back on track:<br />
REINVENT YOUR ROUTINE<br />
Try something new and different every few days. In fact,<br />
why not join us on Wednesday, January 16 th for a FREE<br />
CARDIO JAZZ class at the Independence Center from<br />
12:00-1:00.<br />
RETOOL YOUR GOALS<br />
Be specific and make manageable goals, set weekly and<br />
monthly targets, focus on your progress rather than the<br />
outcome, and don’t give up.<br />
TAPER BACK ON<br />
Let go of the ego, and start off with light weights and easy<br />
cardio workouts, then slowly build up. Try exercising<br />
every other day for the first 3 weeks.<br />
GET HELP FROM A TRAINER OR GROUP<br />
EXERCISE CLASS<br />
Leave it to the experts……..enough said.<br />
HOLD YOURSELF ACCOUNTABLE<br />
Schedule your workouts like you’d schedule doctor’s<br />
appointments or meetings you<br />
wouldn’t miss. It’s 2008<br />
and there is no better<br />
time like the present<br />
to take control of<br />
your health and<br />
stop making<br />
excuses. Join<br />
the Fitness<br />
Journey<br />
2008.
Club Sponsored Events<br />
The following events are sponsored by a <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> Chartered Club and are open to all members<br />
of the <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> Community Association.<br />
Ingvar Estrada, Tenor<br />
“That’s Amore’” Show & Dinner<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>day, January 20<br />
3:00 p.m., $25 per person.<br />
(Early-Bird Special $22 before January 13)<br />
Independence Center Freedom Hall<br />
Performance and Multi-purpose room for Pasta Dinner<br />
Catered by the Superior Event Services catering company.<br />
The Activities Department<br />
is sponsoring an upscale<br />
gala featuring a tenor of<br />
international repute followed<br />
by a catered Italian<br />
dinner. Ingvar Estrada will<br />
enchant us with opera and<br />
Neapolitan favorites. This<br />
uplifting event is open to <strong>Anthem</strong> residents. Mark your calendars.<br />
Ciao and arrivederci!<br />
— The Performing Arts Presents —<br />
Karaoke!<br />
January 9, 2:00 p.m.<br />
Freedom Hall<br />
The Karaoke Group, as always,<br />
invites all residents to share their<br />
talent or just sit back be entertained<br />
by friends and neighbors at the<br />
next afternoon Karaoke.<br />
Performing Arts Club...<br />
Clara’s Colored Lights Theatrical<br />
Performance Was a Smashing Hit!<br />
With a little "elderly" humor,<br />
a love triangle and a sprinkling<br />
of wacky characters, "Clara's<br />
Colored Lights - A Musical" had<br />
<strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> residents<br />
wanting more! The four shows<br />
on November 8, 9, 10 & 11<br />
were played to full houses and<br />
the talented cast<br />
swept the audience<br />
off their feet!<br />
Watch for more<br />
outstanding entertainment<br />
in 2008<br />
from the Performing<br />
Arts Club!<br />
26 <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> • January 2008
For golf reservations call:<br />
(702) 259-4653<br />
Visit us online at:<br />
www.reveregolf.com<br />
Happy New Year!<br />
To you and yours from<br />
Everyone at the<br />
Revere Golf Club.<br />
Rates<br />
January 1 - February 10:<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>day - Thursday $53 AM & $42 Twilight is 12:30 p.m.<br />
Friday - Saturday $68 AM & $53 Twilight is 12:30 p.m.<br />
Golf Lessons<br />
Book a lesson with the Director of Golf Instruction and<br />
bring a friend for $20 more. Call Chris Eastman 617-5702<br />
IMPORTANT DATES<br />
MEN’S DAY<br />
1/2 2-Man BB 3-Flights 9:30 a.m. SG LX<br />
1/9 Stableford 9:30 a.m. SG CO<br />
1/16 Eclectic 9:30 a.m. SG LX<br />
1/23 Eclectic 9:30 a.m. SG LX<br />
1/30 Duces Wild 9:30 a.m. SG CO<br />
For Men’s Day Schedule please visit: www.mensrevere.org<br />
LADIES DAY<br />
1/8 Designated Driver (Team) 10:00 a.m. SG LX<br />
1/15 Aces Wild 10:00 a.m. SG CO<br />
1/22 Medal Play 10:00 a.m. SG CO<br />
1/29 Criss Cross 10:00 a.m. SG LX<br />
For Ladies Day Schedule please visit: www.scawgc.homestead.com<br />
COUPLES LEAGUE<br />
1/06 4 Best Ball Net 2:00 p.m. SG LX<br />
1/13 3BB, 3 Scramble, 3 Alternate 2:00 p.m. SG CO<br />
1/20 Modified Stableford 2:00 p.m. SG LX<br />
1/27 2 Person Blind Draw BB 2:00 p.m. SG CO<br />
Couples interested in playing can sign up in the Pro Shop.<br />
Each week will include: 9 holes of golf starting at 2:00 p.m.<br />
each SUNDAY, weekly awards, weekly dinner following golf.<br />
Please note that the above schedules may change.<br />
Call the Golf Shop 24 hours in advance to confirm.<br />
Exclusively At Buckman’s Grille<br />
Enjoy “Dinner with a View”<br />
on Wednesday and <strong>Sun</strong>day nights<br />
from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.<br />
Hours of Operation<br />
Restaurant 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Daily<br />
Bar 7:00 a.m. - Dusk Daily<br />
For Reservations for 6 or more<br />
call 617-5780.<br />
28 <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> • January 2008
Mark Your Calendar!<br />
<strong>City</strong> Of Henderson Announcements<br />
For more events visit HendersonLive.com or call 267-2171 for more information.<br />
The <strong>Springs</strong> Preserve Host Annual<br />
<strong>City</strong>wide Christmas Tree Recycling Program<br />
The <strong>Springs</strong> Preserve is partnering for the sixth year with local<br />
public and private organizations to host the Christmas Tree<br />
Recycling program, which runs from December 26 through<br />
January 15. There will be 19 convenient drop-off sites located<br />
throughout the Las Vegas Valley.<br />
Residents who purchase live Christmas trees this season are<br />
encouraged to give back to the community this season by returning<br />
their trees to the environment. Recycled trees are turned into nutrient-rich<br />
mulch, an organic material used in public gardens and<br />
parks across the valley to help conserve soil moisture and keep<br />
plants healthy. The mulch provides a protective barrier for the roots<br />
of other plants and prevents weed growth. As the mulch decomposes,<br />
it provides many nutrients that plants need to survive.<br />
"The program offers residents and businesses an environmentally<br />
responsible method for disposing of their Christmas trees," said<br />
Marcel Parent, manager of education/volunteerism for the <strong>Springs</strong><br />
Preserve. "It's an easy way to support the community and reduce<br />
the amount of recyclable material that ends up in a landfill."<br />
In the Las Vegas Valley, approximately 250,000 live trees are sold<br />
during the holiday season. According to a survey from<br />
www.earth911.org, the national average for recycling live<br />
Christmas trees is 93 percent. Southern Nevada is among the lowest<br />
in the nation for recycling trees at a mere 3 percent. Last year,<br />
valley residents recycled 6,669 trees through the program. The<br />
2006-2007 goal is 10,000 trees.<br />
Before dropping trees off, all non-organic material must be<br />
removed, such as lights, ornaments, wires, tinsel and nails. Foreign<br />
objects contaminate the mulch and damage the chipper. Flocked<br />
trees cannot be recycled. Live Christmas trees may be dropped off<br />
at any of the following locations:<br />
Acacia Park<br />
50 Casa Del Fuego, Henderson<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> Hills Park<br />
2256 Reunion Dr.,<br />
Henderson (<strong>Anthem</strong>)<br />
Mission Hills Park<br />
551 Mission Drive, Henderson<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>set Park<br />
2601 E. <strong>Sun</strong>set, Las Vegas<br />
Whitney Ranch Rec. Center<br />
1575 Galleria Drive,<br />
Henderson
Club Contact List<br />
CLUB CONTACT TELEPHONE EMAIL<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> Authors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elizabeth Williams . . . . . . . . . .617-4553 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .edwms@aol.com<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> Authors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elaine Stubbs<br />
Aquacise<br />
Arts & Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elba Quackenbush . . . . . . . . .940-7809 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .elbaq@cox.net<br />
Ballroom Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jerry Wang . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270-3779 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .wangj@cox.net<br />
Bid Whist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Louis Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .361-3233 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LEL35@aol.com<br />
Billiards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rex Weddie . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407-8342 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .silasmrner@yahoo.com<br />
Bocce Ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joe Lascola . . . . . . . . . . . . . .616-1648 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .boccejoe@oal.com<br />
Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carol Nalasky . . . . . . . . . . . . .650-2735 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .hunyady2@aol.com<br />
Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lila Kaufman . . . . . . . . . . . . .614-9870 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .hunyady2@aol.com<br />
Bunco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bobbe Steinman . . . . . . . . . .674-4742 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .bobbeandron@excite.com<br />
Ceramics<br />
Community Service<br />
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Terry Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407-9472 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .terricase@cox.net<br />
Current Events/History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .982-8420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .waywilliam@cox.net<br />
Duplicate Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jean Capillupo . . . . . . . . . . . .914-4481 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .capivj@cox.net<br />
Financial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Don Manning . . . . . . . . . . . . .453-1492 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .don.manning@cox.net<br />
Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joy Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269-0042 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .joylee@cox.net<br />
Hiking & Outing<br />
How To, Can Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barbara Remer . . . . . . . . . . .691-2547 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .brem427@yahoo.com<br />
International Cultural Connection<br />
Italian Forum<br />
Lifelong Learning<br />
Mah Jongg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sandra Shapiro . . . . . . . . . . .407-4188 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .rsshap@cox.net<br />
Men's Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mal Lynch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407-1196 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mallynch@aol.com<br />
Opera Lovers<br />
Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marilyn Schiff . . . . . . . . . . . .837-4145 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vegasmar10@yahoo.com<br />
Party Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David Dodd . . . . . . . . . . . . . .616-1851 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .nevadadodd@cox.net<br />
Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William Simecka . . . . . . . . . .395-2853 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .sbsimecka1@aol.com<br />
Pet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nancy Galbraith . . . . . . . . . . .897-0695 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .nanadoug@aol.com<br />
Pinochle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dennis Cheslog . . . . . . . . . . .614-7474 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .dcheslog@earthlink.net<br />
Poker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve Sacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .sacksfamily1@cox.net<br />
Porcelain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carol Montambeau . . . . . . . .896-0095 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cmontambeau@yahoo.com<br />
Scrabble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary McMannus . . . . . . . . . .270-9392 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .snoodles1223@yahoo.com<br />
Security Patrol<br />
Sewing & Quilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Donna Lyttle . . . . . . . . . . . . .896-5331 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lyttle246@aol.com<br />
Shanghai Rummy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bobbe Steinman . . . . . . . . . .614-4742 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .bobbeandron@excite.com<br />
Singles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shirley Cheri . . . . . . . . . . . . .897-0320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SBCheri@aol.com<br />
Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Paul Molfetta . . . . . . . .361-4572 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .jpmvegas@yahoo.com<br />
Table Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charles Wong . . . . . . . . . . . . .492-6318 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cnwong888@netzero.com<br />
Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom Sulistio<br />
Travel<br />
Women's Club<br />
Women's Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathe Ingerson . . . . . . . . . . .492-6194 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .theingersons@aol.com<br />
Woodchips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bruce McPherson . . . . . . . . .361-3796 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pres@scawoodchips.org<br />
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Club Happenings<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> Authors<br />
Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m, Bristol Room,<br />
Recreation Center<br />
We invite you to join us and celebrate your<br />
writing.<br />
We provide a forum for information, support, and sharing our memoirs,<br />
poems, short stories, essays, or novels with fellow writers.<br />
Our club has published a second anthology titled, “The Write Stuff,”<br />
that includes a collection of the above-mentioned subjects. Production<br />
of a CD of the anthology in co-operation with<br />
Readers Theatre is near completion.<br />
Once again, one of our members voices her<br />
reasons for actively participating in <strong>Anthem</strong><br />
Authors. To quote Judy Naegle, “When I first<br />
joined <strong>Anthem</strong> Authors I didn’t know what to<br />
expect, but I have to say it was the best thing I<br />
could have done at the time. The club keeps<br />
me writing, it’s as simple as that, and I’ve become acquainted with talented,<br />
fun, caring people who will be numbered among my friends forever.”<br />
For club information call President, Beth Williams at 617-4553. You<br />
may also call the president to purchase copies of “The Write Stuff” for<br />
$12.00.<br />
Aquacise<br />
January Birthday Luncheon - Wednesday, January 16,<br />
11:30 a.m., The Fireside<br />
We will be celebrating birthdays for: Carol Rosario,Fina Jacobello<br />
and Connie Wyum. Please R.S.V.P. to either Carolyn (pbvg@cox.net) or<br />
Dee((lvdec@cox.net).<br />
Your officers for 2008 are: President - Carolyn von Gortler - 914-<br />
3730; Vice President - Dee Clifford - 436-3273; Secretary - Sherry Van<br />
Osdol - 617-1613; Treasurer - Pam Ziegler - 260-1755. Feel free to talk<br />
to any one of us with any thoughts or suggestions you might have.<br />
It’s that time of year to pay our big yearly dues of $5.00. For those<br />
of you who didn’t fill out the form and pay your dues at the December<br />
luncheon, contact Pam for an application. She will also have them<br />
available at the pool.<br />
We are looking forward to another great year of fun and laughs with<br />
all of you and just know that’s exactly what we’ll have!<br />
As a reminder, to start the new year right, let’s all not forget to shower<br />
before entering the pool. It’s a rule we all should honor.<br />
If you’re the “new kid on the block” in aqua this month...welcome.<br />
You’ve joined a great group. And last, but far from least, we want to<br />
thank the 2007 Aquasize Board for doing an outstanding job! Jan, Lu,<br />
Joanne and Sherry...you guys are terrific!<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> Authors / Arts & Crafts<br />
Plan to attend the first meeting of the year, January 16 in the Penn<br />
Room at 3:00 p.m. The annual budget will be presented for membership<br />
approval at the January meeting. Congratulations to all the new<br />
officers. We will all look forward to an exciting time in our club under<br />
new leadership.<br />
E-Z Make’N’Take: Come and enjoy the fun! The sign-up sheet is on<br />
the bulletin board in the Arts & Crafts room.<br />
Rubber Stamping: The First Thursday Group will meet on Habyart<br />
3rd at 1:00 p.m. in the Arts & Crafts Room and on January 24 at 10:00<br />
a.m.<br />
The Third Thursday Rubber Stamping Group will meet on January 17,<br />
at 1:00 p.m. in the Arts & Crafts Room. Call Marilynn Hehnn at 361-<br />
3292. Sue’s Stamping Group – check the bulletin board for times and<br />
dates. Call Sue at 617-1190.<br />
Introduction to Scrap Booking: Marcia Thompson at 453-1492.<br />
Please call Marcia to find out what will be happening with this fun<br />
group!<br />
Happy Fingers: Jeanette Winters. Learn to knit, or brush up on stale<br />
skills. Come and join us! We meet every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. –<br />
11:00 a.m. Call Jeanette at 444-2528.<br />
Fused Glass: Sandy Dyan, 614-9939. Open workshop 9:30 a.m. -<br />
11:30 a.m., 1st, 2nd & 3rd Thursdays. We create plates, jewelry, wallart<br />
and so many other glass projects.. You must know how to cut glass<br />
and we will train you.<br />
And the Bead Goes On: Gloria Stafford, 263-6481, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00<br />
p.m. We get together on the first and third Wednesdays of each<br />
month. Old beaders and new beaders are welcome to join us.<br />
NEW! Bead Weaving Group: Janette Bond at 253-7400. There is<br />
now a new bead weaving group, which will meet the 2nd and 4th<br />
Wednesday of each month, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Arts &<br />
Crafts room. Everyone is welcome, no experience is necessary.<br />
Continued on page 33.<br />
Arts & Crafts<br />
Happy New Year all Arts & Crafters! We had a record number of members<br />
in 2007 and expect to continue growing in 2008. New members<br />
fill out a membership application and place it with your check for your<br />
dues in the treasurer’s box (locker #260) in the back of the room. The<br />
amount of dues for 2008 was determined at the December meeting<br />
with the vote of the members at that time.<br />
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Club Happenings<br />
Arts & Crafts continued<br />
Stained Glass: Ralph Saccoliti. Open workshop meets every Tuesday<br />
mornings, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Call Ralph at 456-1819.<br />
Fine Arts Group: Cathy Serpa. All ability levels are invited. The group<br />
paints with oil, acrylic and watercolor. The artists also meet the first<br />
Wednesday of each month at an artist’s home to share work and to learn<br />
new techniques. Call Serpa at 616-4056.<br />
Mosaic: Norma Bain. Come and join our new class leader, Norma, at<br />
our workshop classes. We will continue with our classes every Friday<br />
morning from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Call Norma at 837-5388.<br />
Arts & Crafts / Bid Whist<br />
The Pointer Sisters: Mary Rice. Meets every Wednesday, excluding holidays<br />
from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Call Mary at 386-1799.<br />
Stone Carving: John Brinkman. Meets the second Monday of each<br />
month. Call John at 617-8070.<br />
Colored Pencil Drawing: Judy Rosenthal. Workshops are held every<br />
Friday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm in the Arts & Crafts room. Anyone<br />
interested in trying this medium must first take Judi’s two-hour orientation<br />
class. Bring in a photograph you like to the orientation session. A<br />
supply list will be handed out at orientation, however, materials are provided<br />
for the first few classes.<br />
Bid Whist<br />
Fridays, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., <strong>Anthem</strong> Center Game Room<br />
Bid Whist is a quickly-paced card game; an exciting cross between Spades,<br />
Hearts, and Bridge where Spades are not always trump. It’s played by four<br />
people, two sets of partners, using a 52 card deck plus two jokers. The history<br />
of the game teaches us that it is a version of Whist developed by the<br />
Sleeping Car Porters and incorporates language of travel from the routes<br />
covered by the railroad. Complete success is called a “running a Boston”<br />
which is related to the final stop of the train. On-site assistance is available<br />
to help newcomers and those who want to sharpen their skills. In addition<br />
to our weekly game sessions, social functions are sometimes held. Dues are<br />
only $10.00 a year and members can play as often as they care to. Call<br />
Richard Walker at 617-1185 for more information. We the officers and<br />
members of the <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong>, Bid Whist Club, wish all the clubs and their<br />
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Club Happenings<br />
Billiards<br />
Tournaments: All tournaments held at the Independence Center.<br />
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday<br />
and Friday at 10:00 a.m. Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until<br />
1:00 p.m. is ladies day.<br />
Membership: Dues for the calendar year 2007 are $10.00<br />
per member. You may pay your dues or become a new<br />
Billiards Club member by contacting any of the flight leaders during the<br />
scheduled tournaments or by contacting any club officer. Must be paid<br />
no later than January 31, 2008.<br />
Free Lessons: Members can receive 3 free lessons which are offered by<br />
Garth Clifford and can be arranged by contacting Garth at 616-7301.<br />
Skill Level Evaluations: Before competing in tournaments, new members<br />
are to be evaluated to determine their current skill level and to place<br />
them in the appropriate flight.<br />
Evaluations are held on Tuesdays at 12:30 pm.<br />
Election of Officers: The following members were elected to serve as<br />
Club officers for the calendar year of 2008: Rex Weddle, President; Bob<br />
Woods, Vice President; Don Lowe, Secretary; Terry Lussier, Treasurer.<br />
Quarterly Club Meeting: All Quarterly Billiards Club meetings for<br />
the calendar year 2008 are scheduled to be held in the Penn Room at<br />
the Independence Center. The next quarterly meeting will be held on<br />
January 25, 2008. Please plan on attending as important issues affecting<br />
the Club will be discussed.<br />
Bocce Ball<br />
Spring 2008 League Play: New member registration is underway. If<br />
you haven’t played before now<br />
is the time to sign up and join<br />
the fun. Forms are available at<br />
the Fitness Center desk and are<br />
also at our website www.scbocce.com.New<br />
registration and<br />
club membership is $15.00 per<br />
person. This fee applies to new<br />
members only. If you want to play at the same time and day, you must<br />
return your form by Monday, January 7. In the event of overlapping<br />
requests priority will be given to the earliest request received.<br />
Registration closes on Friday, February 1st. We guarantee that this will<br />
34 <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> • January 2008<br />
Billiards / Book Club<br />
be the most fun you can have while standing up.<br />
General Membership Meeting: The annual board meeting was held<br />
on Tuesday, November 6th in the <strong>Anthem</strong> Center. Your 2008 Bocce<br />
Board was unanimously elected by all who were in attendance. The officers<br />
are Joe Lascola, President; Jesse Buckelew, Vice President; David<br />
Cappabianca, Treasurer; Joe Capuano, Secretary. Members at large are<br />
Rich Baker, Manny Medina, Rich Mooney, George Frankhouser, Al<br />
Fortunato, and Linda Medina. On behalf of the club the board wants<br />
to thank everyone who participated in the election process.<br />
Acknowledgements: The Bocce Board wishes to thank two 2007 members<br />
who are leaving after years of service, Fay Gaglione and Ralph<br />
Sacolitti. Fay spent many hours balancing the books, tracking our bank<br />
account and monitoring spending. Ralph held a number of positions<br />
and served capably in multiple capacities. His most recent assignment<br />
was sponsor liaison and as usual he did a superb job. We will miss both<br />
of them because of their work ethic and smiling faces. Best Wishes for<br />
a Happy, Healthy and Peaceful New Year!<br />
Book Club<br />
The <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> Book Club<br />
proudly announces its officers for 2008.<br />
They are: President Carol Nalaski; First<br />
Vice President Janet Tiernan; Second<br />
Vice President Ellen Bradt, and<br />
Secretary-Treasurer Nancy Lebish.<br />
Our Post-Holiday Luncheon and<br />
meeting will be held on Thursday,<br />
January 17 in the Nelson Room<br />
(Independence Center) from noon -<br />
3:00 p.m. All members are asked to<br />
bring either a salad or a dessert. After<br />
lunch, we will discuss our January selection: “Sense and Sensibility” by<br />
Jane Austen.<br />
For the remainder of 2008, we will meet the third Thursday of each<br />
month in the Bristol Room from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., and we look<br />
forward to welcoming some new members. Call Carola at 650-2735 or<br />
email hunyady2 @aol.com.
Club Happenings<br />
Bowling<br />
Gloria Garma and Joy Rose model the T-shirts given to all bowlers in the<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> Bowling league at the South Point Alleys. The winter league is<br />
filled with 56 teams and does not use substitutes. Call Secretary, Bev<br />
Wirtz at 407-8761 or South Point at 797-8080 x77173.<br />
Bunco Club<br />
Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Emerson Franklin Room<br />
Come one, come all, come for a fun evening of Bunco. Men and women<br />
are welcome. This is a very easy game. Only takes a minute to learn. Call<br />
Bobbi Steinman at 614-47742 for more information.<br />
Ceramics<br />
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00 a.m. - noon<br />
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.<br />
The Open Workshops consist of ceramic work and clay handbuildling.<br />
Ceramics is the cleaning and glazing of purchased greenware<br />
and bisque items. Clay handbuilding is working with purchased<br />
clay and building from scratch. Either way, it is a satisfying and fun<br />
hobby done with a great group of people.<br />
Some of our members’ completed projects are on display in the<br />
Ceramics Room window and are for sale. Some items are sold to benefit<br />
a local charity. The window display changes once a month.Items<br />
may be purchased during any of our open workshop hours.<br />
Classes are given from time to time in both areas. Most of the time,<br />
during open workshop hours, experienced club members are available to<br />
Bowling / Ceramics<br />
assist you in any way they can and are happy to do so.<br />
Carolyn Newman was the raffle winner for the snowman held on<br />
November 20, 2007. Congratulations and enjoy. Please contact Lucille<br />
Lowe at 614-3198 for more information.<br />
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Club Happenings<br />
Computer<br />
Membership is open to all <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
residents. Annual dues are $15 per<br />
person with a SCA membership card.<br />
Membership and renewal forms are in<br />
the computer classroom.<br />
MEETINGS<br />
General Meeting – No general meeting in January.<br />
Computer Talk - Thursdays 9:00 a.m. in the Computer Club classroom.<br />
This is an informal question and answer session that is open to all<br />
club members.<br />
Board Meeting - January 31 at 10:00 a.m.<br />
Computer Instruction - Classes are open to Club members. Class signup<br />
sheets are located in the Club classroom. Class pre-registration is<br />
mandatory. Class schedules are listed in the computer classroom and on<br />
the Club web site at www.myscacc.org. Please check the posted schedule<br />
in the computer room for unanticipated changes.<br />
Classes are offered on a variety of topics, including: Considerations in<br />
Buying a Computer, word processing, spreadsheets, the Internet, security,<br />
the Mac, e-mail, Adobe Photoshop Elements, and Windows Vista.<br />
These are groups that discuss specific topics and share ideas.<br />
Examples are the Apple Macintosh Users Group, the Wireless Connectivity<br />
and Security SIG, the Photoshop Elements SIG, and the Advanced<br />
Spreadsheet Topics SIG. Come check one out!<br />
Tutoring Need a tune-up or more Do you need assistance setting<br />
up a new computer The Club’s volunteers provide two-hour in-home<br />
tutorial sessions. The Club’s technicians will come to your house to help<br />
solve all sorts of computer problems, including setting up a new computer.<br />
A $20 donation to the club is requested. For a list of volunteers<br />
and their areas of expertise, visit http://www.myscacc.org/house.htm<br />
Club members can e-mail questions to scacchelp@yahoo.com . To find<br />
suggestions and answers to general questions visit www.myscacc.org.<br />
Volunteers Keep the Club Going The club is always in need of monitors,<br />
instructors, discussion leaders and class aides. If interested, please,<br />
contact us via the web site or in the computer lab.<br />
Current Events/History<br />
The Current Events Club meets Mondays at 10:00 a.m. and Thursdays at<br />
2:30 p.m. at <strong>Anthem</strong> Center. All persuasions of politics and local and<br />
national events are discussed. Discussions are heated but friendly. The history<br />
club meets at 10:00 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month for interesting<br />
historical lectures.<br />
Dance<br />
Monthly <strong>Sun</strong>day Dance - January 13,<br />
2:00p.m.-5:00p.m. <strong>Anthem</strong> Ballroom.<br />
Member $2, Guests $5.<br />
Ballroom Dance Practice - Thursdays<br />
4:00p.m. to 5:30p.m. <strong>Anthem</strong> Ballroom.<br />
Dance and socialize. Free. Contact Jerry<br />
Wang 270-3779<br />
LESSONS<br />
Basic & Intermediate Ballroom Class -<br />
Mondays 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. <strong>Anthem</strong><br />
36 <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> • January 2008<br />
Ballroom. Contact Esther 443-0788.<br />
Advanced International Ballroom Class - Wednesdays 4:00p.m.-<br />
5:30p.m. <strong>Anthem</strong> Ballroom. Contact Phil/Laura 855-0043.<br />
Duplicate Bridge<br />
Computer / Financial<br />
The Duplicate Bridge Club plays a casual and friendly game of Bridge<br />
every Wednesday evening and Saturday in the Emerson/Franklin Room<br />
of the <strong>Anthem</strong> Center. Players should arrive by 6:00 on Wednesdays;<br />
play begins promptly at 6:15 p.m., ending by 9:30 p.m. On Saturdays,<br />
players should arrive by noon; play begins promptly at 12:15 p.m., finishing<br />
around 4:00 p.m. Our game is not ACBL sanctioned, but we do try to<br />
follow generally the ACBL standards of play. New members are welcome<br />
at any game. The cost of membership for a year is $10. Anyone wishing to<br />
play and needing a partner should contact Joyce Bowdle at 837-0558.<br />
Club officers are: Dan Kerrisk, President; Hilda Stricker, Vice President;<br />
Jerry Cohen, Secretary; Guy Lalouche, Treasurer. General questions regarding<br />
the club should be directed to Dan Kerrisk at 614-9532.<br />
Financial Club<br />
On December 13 at our annual Holiday Gala the<br />
new officers for 2008 were installed: President -<br />
Don Manning; Vice President - Dave Weil;<br />
Treasurer - Joe DeMeo; Secretary - Brad Enerson;<br />
VP / Programs - Jerry Saepoff. We’re looking<br />
forward to a great 2008 season of informative<br />
programs for our membership!<br />
January 16: will feature guest presenter Mr. Keith Fitz-Gerald, the editor<br />
of the Money Morning, Money Map Report and New China Trader. A<br />
20 year market veteran, he is respected for his global perspective and his<br />
safety first stability. He specializes in global investing with an emphasis on<br />
the Asian Market.<br />
February 13: Our guest presenter will be Mr. Michael Schulman, editor<br />
of ChangeWave Biotech Investor. Mr. Schulman has been an analyst of<br />
changes in technology and bio technology for over 28 years. He has made<br />
appearances on television financial news shows, is quoted frequently in<br />
IBD and MSN Money, and has appeared on local and national radio<br />
shows around the country.<br />
March 12: We present one of our most popular speakers ever, Mr.<br />
Michael Gaughgan, Chairman of South Point Casino. The last time<br />
Mr. Gaughan spoke to our Club we had 300 people attend to hear this<br />
gaming pioneer talk about the past and future of the Las Vegas gaming<br />
market. Since his taking complete control of South Point Casino he has<br />
made significant changes in its operations and approach to dealing with<br />
its customers. Mr. Gaughan’s style and knowledge, presented with humor<br />
and grace, makes his appearance one of the year’s highlights.<br />
Other programs in 2008 will include:<br />
April 9: Paul Cowan, ML STERN (Bonds)<br />
May 14: Adam Bold, Mutual Fund Store (Mutual Fund Investing)<br />
June 11: Jeffery Burr, Tax and estate planning attorney<br />
July 9: Tim Truebenbach, Keller Group (How to Choose a Financial advisor)<br />
To join our 2008 season, please mail a $5 check payable to <strong>Anthem</strong><br />
Financial Club to: Joe DeMeo, Treasurer at <strong>Anthem</strong> Financial Club<br />
2405 Hardin Ridge Drive, Henderson, NV 89052<br />
Check our website at www.anthemfc.com.
Club Happenings<br />
Garden<br />
The Garden Club’s November tour of the Las Vegas <strong>Springs</strong> Preserve<br />
was a great success. Thirty-eight members and guests were guided<br />
through the gardens by Linn Mills, horticulturist extraorinaire, and two<br />
other Master Gardeners. We all agreed that the Preserve merits visiting<br />
time and again.<br />
Our 2008 meetings kick off on Tuesday, January 8, when Dennis<br />
Swartzell instructs us on winter clean up, including pruning and training<br />
young trees. Dennis is a Master Arborist certified by the<br />
International Society of Arboriculture and is the director Emeritus of<br />
The Arboretum at UNLV. The meeting will be held at <strong>Anthem</strong> Center,<br />
and no reservations are necessary. Join us at 9:00 a.m. for coffee and<br />
conversation. The meeting will commence at 9:30.<br />
Garden Club membership is a true benefit of life at SCA. The<br />
$10.00 annual dues pays for nine meetings a year with outstanding<br />
speakers arranged by Master Gardener Bob Connelly, as well as the<br />
opportunity to meet and socialize with fellow SCA members struggling<br />
to garden in the Mojave Desert. Members get early notice of meetings<br />
and events via email. In addition, Bob maintains a message board for<br />
members. Announce an event or post a problem, and the message is<br />
automatically broadcast via email to all members. Usually, one or more<br />
members will respond with suggested solutions.<br />
For more information about the Garden Club, contact Joy Rose at<br />
269-0042.<br />
Hiking & Outing Club<br />
Monthly Meeting – January 23, 9:00 a.m., Delaware Room,<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> Center. Guests Welcome<br />
CLUB WEBSITE - www.sunhikers.homestead.com<br />
LOCAL HIKES CALENDAR for JANUARY – A complete calendar of<br />
January Hikes showing start times, hike descriptions, level of difficulty,<br />
and the name and phone number of the hike leader is on our website.<br />
If you don’t have a computer, you can find the hike list and descriptions<br />
in the Hiking Binder located at the Monitor Desk in Fitness Center. A<br />
calendar is also posted on bulletin boards in the Fitness Center and at<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> and Independence Center reception areas.<br />
Important: Please double check the website before your hike for any<br />
last minute changes due to weather and/or trail conditions.<br />
New Hiker Series: Are you new to hiking You will learn everything<br />
you need to know about beginning hiking. We will start off on a very<br />
easy hike. Contact: Nadine<br />
Whitacre at 616-9262 (stillwhit@aol.com).<br />
Also check<br />
the calendar for Wednesday<br />
Walks in our neighborhood.<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>day Bicycle Rides: Meet<br />
in <strong>Anthem</strong> Center parking lot.<br />
Ride times are changeable due<br />
to temperature and wind so<br />
watch for weekly e-mail notifications<br />
from Ellen Burnell and<br />
Bob Tank or contact Bob at<br />
617-4834 or btank@cox.net.<br />
General Information about<br />
Garden / How To, Can Do<br />
Hikes: Hikers meet out in <strong>Anthem</strong> Center Parking Lot near Fitness<br />
Center and then carpool to the trailhead. All hikers must wear hiking<br />
boots and have adequate water. New members must attend one of our<br />
hiking orientation/safety sessions offered at the end of each monthly meeting.<br />
Call the hike leader or club president Bill Whitacre 616-9262, stillwhit@aol.com<br />
or Vice President of local hikes, Lauren Thomas, 458-<br />
4332, lauthomas39@yahoo.com for more information.<br />
AWAY TRIPS – 2008<br />
Death Valley National Park Feb 12-14, Leader: Judy Winnick 492-<br />
6693. Moab, Utah April 27 – May 1, Leader: Glen Tillman 837-<br />
7327; Sedona, Arizona October 12-14 Leader: Hilda Stricker 255-<br />
6209. Sign-Up Sheets for overnight trips are located in “Hiking Club<br />
Away Trip” binder at Fitness Center Monitor Desk. Be sure to include<br />
your e-mail address. Details for away trips are also available at monthly<br />
club meetings and on our website.<br />
How To, Can Do<br />
Third Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.<br />
How To – Know your wills, trusts, deeds, marital contracts, life insurance<br />
and annuities. Morbidity and mortality issues are not just creative<br />
liabilities for you and your family.<br />
Can Do – Learn to do the right things in<br />
law and economics when it comes to your<br />
money, by knowing the questions that you<br />
need to ask. Then learn to ‘Pro Se’ your own<br />
solutions to probable negative issues and difficulties<br />
in law, in economics and when it<br />
comes to your money, your investments,<br />
your taxes and your estate and financial<br />
health.<br />
The key to the club is knowledge, learning<br />
right from wrong and making sure you<br />
know the right questions to ask for your<br />
security and peace of mind. Call Donald<br />
Denton at 253-0521.<br />
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Club Happenings<br />
International Culture Connection<br />
The International Culture Connections Club<br />
(ICCC) is a chartered SCA club dedicated to exploring<br />
cultures around the world. It doesn’t matter<br />
where you’re from —- come join us for the fun and<br />
camaraderie. We would love to see you there! New<br />
member dues are $5 per family.<br />
The events planned for 2008:<br />
February 19: Chinese New Year,Ballroom<br />
April 12: To Be Decided, Ballroom<br />
June 13: Asian Festival, Ballroom<br />
September 20: Potluck, Independence Cntr.<br />
December 13: Holiday Party, Ballroom<br />
Tickets are required for these events. Please submit separate checks<br />
for each event as it is announced. Checks must be received by the advertised<br />
deadline. Make your check payable to “SCA ICCC”, include your<br />
telephone number, and place your envelope in the ICCC’s mailbox at<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> Center. Your tickets will be waiting for you the night of the<br />
event at the Will Call table in the hallway.<br />
Board Meetings are held the 3rd Friday of each month at<br />
Independence Center and begin at 4:00 p.m. All are welcome.<br />
ICCC’s Shared Interest Group, the Chinese Friendship Group, will<br />
hold the following activities at the Independence Center’s Aerobics<br />
Room:<br />
Tuesday – Chinese Dance: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Contact person to be<br />
announced.<br />
Thursday & <strong>Sun</strong>day: Yuan Ji 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Contact Mary Ma<br />
at 617-8030.<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>day - Dance Practice: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Contact Lizwu Wu at<br />
wulizwu@cox.net or 614-5179.<br />
For club information call Theirrien Clark, President at 433-9012 or<br />
contact Dorothy Yu, Membership Chairman, at dorothyyu@aol.com.<br />
E-mails are sent several times a month to all ICCC members giving<br />
additional details on each event. Please be sure the Membership<br />
Chairman, Dorothy Yu, has your e-mail address.<br />
Italian Forum Club<br />
We are the newest chartered club in <strong>Anthem</strong>, “The Italian Forum<br />
Club.” Make an Italian connection! Let’s become known and united to<br />
assure the posterity of our roots. Why not share our unique history, culture<br />
and ideas in a relaxed, informal, supportive atmosphere Native<br />
Italian speakers are especially welcome. The club is open to all Italians<br />
including those that wish they were Italian!<br />
Our first announced affair was December 12 at the Morris & Nelson<br />
rooms at 6:00 p.m. at Independence Center. It was an<br />
evening of music, singing, dancing or just<br />
socializing.<br />
On January 20, we are joining<br />
forces with the Opera Club<br />
because of our commonality. The<br />
Activities Department is sponsoring<br />
an upscale gala featuring a tenor<br />
International Club / Lifelong Learning Center<br />
of international repute followed by a catered Italian dinner. His name is<br />
Ingvar Estrada. He is talented, young and handsome! He will enchant us<br />
with opera and Neapolitan favorites. This uplifting event is open to<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> residents. More details later. The title of the event“THAT’S<br />
AMORE.”Mark your calendars. Ciao and arrivederci!<br />
Lifelong Learning Center<br />
The Lifelong Learning Center is a chartered club dedicated to the pursuit<br />
of knowledge through formal and informal lectures, directed discussions,<br />
debates, and mini-classes. Learning Center members are admitted without<br />
charge; non -members pay $1.00. Almost all of our programs are presented<br />
in the <strong>Anthem</strong> Center, usually in the Delaware Room.<br />
January Upcoming Events:<br />
January 2, 1:00 p.m.: Gary Hack wiil present “The Early History of<br />
Rock and Roll.” Gary is a SCA resident who grew up in Detroit, graduated<br />
from Wayne State where he wrote articles on the music scene, and<br />
for the rest of his life has researched and loved rock and roll. He knows<br />
a lot; his talk will be interesting and educational. His ability to express<br />
stories, events, and biographies will undoubtedly be very enjoyable.<br />
Wednesday, January 9, 10:00 a.m.: Leon Rose will present “Some<br />
Important Events in My Life.” Leon is a SCA resident who has been a<br />
writer, journalist, magazine editor, and publisher of a commodity<br />
newsletter. Leon has been blind for seven or eight years. He is active in<br />
many clubs in <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong>, including the Financial Club and<br />
Performing Arts Club. Many of us know him as a comedian in various<br />
Performing Arts Club peformance and talent shows. He will discuss his<br />
years as a writer, his coping with blindness, and yes, even some of his<br />
humor. His wife, Joy, will also speak and answer questions related to<br />
Leon’s life.<br />
Tuesday, January 15: Joel Charon will present “An Introduction of<br />
Social Theory: The Work of Max Weber.” This will be the second of<br />
four mini-classes on Social Theory. Max Weber (1864-1920) is probably<br />
the most important sociologist of all time. His views are critical of<br />
Marx, emphasizes the importance of science in studying human society,<br />
underscores the importance of religon, and writes extensively on bureaucracy,<br />
tradition, modernization, authority, and social change. Joel is a<br />
retired sociology professor who taught sociology for 30 years at<br />
Minnesota State University Moorhead. He will try to focus many of<br />
ideas that are relevant to understanding human behavior.<br />
Monday, January 28: We will have a mini-class. Stuart Blumenfeld will<br />
present “Biblical Archaeology.” Fifty years ago he took a class at the<br />
University of Chicago taught by a very excellent and famous archeologist.<br />
Since then he has been involved with archeology. Thirty-five years<br />
ago he focused on archaeological aspects of the historicity of the Hebrew<br />
bible. He has studied many sites in Israel, and has a fountain of knowledge<br />
on the subject. His occupation is studying and developing health<br />
care systems in underdeveloped societies. For much of his years, he<br />
worked with the Rand Corporation, and has visited, advised, and/or<br />
helped develop health care systems in more than thirty countries.<br />
Discussion: Friday, January 25, 10:30 a.m. at 1843 Morganton Drive.<br />
Topic to be determined.<br />
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Club Happenings<br />
Mah Jongg<br />
Tuesdays, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.<br />
& Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Independence Center,<br />
Morris Room<br />
2008 welcomes new Mah Jongg club officers: Sandy Shapiro<br />
(President), Joanne Jenneman (VP), Eunice Weingart (Secretary), and<br />
Sandy Katz (Treasurer). We look forward to a wonderful year with our<br />
new board and wish them as much success as the previous board.<br />
Dues for 2008 have been increased to $7.00 so if you’d like to join<br />
the club for this year, checks are now being accepted.<br />
Congratulations to Colleen Clem and all others who made the BIG<br />
HAND recently. This challenging hand has been made by quite a few<br />
members over the past 8 months. Keep up the good work!<br />
Anyone interested in learning to play the fascinating game of mah<br />
jongg, please contact club President, Sandy Shapiro, at 407-4188.<br />
Men’s Golf<br />
HAPPY NEW YEAR! We bid farewell to a successful 2007 and<br />
enthusiastically welcome 2008. All of our members thank the outgoing<br />
members of the Board of Directors for their service and welcome our<br />
new Secretary, Handicap Chairman, Social/Membership Chairman and<br />
Tournament Chairman.<br />
December highlights included a successful and enjoyable<br />
Christmas/Holiday Party and great golf. Thanks to all who participated<br />
and contributed to our success and fun.<br />
The 2008 event schedule has been approved and is available on the<br />
website at www.mensrevere.org. January highlights include the popular<br />
“eclectic”.....two successive rounds on Lexington (Jan. 16 & 23) taking<br />
your best net score on each hole to arrive at a “best net” for the two days.<br />
Mah Jongg / Party Bridge<br />
Great fun........sign up early to assure a spot.<br />
Weather is cool. Good time to remind all to drive carts (and other<br />
vehicles) with caution. Ice can be a problem during winter months and<br />
it pays to stay safe. Come join us and keep it in the short grass.<br />
Opera Lovers<br />
On Thursday, January 10, at 7:00 p.m. we will be showing “Three<br />
Legendary Tenors” (Caruso, Gigli and Bjorling). This will be held in<br />
Freedom Hall, Independence Center. We welcome all old and new<br />
members, and admission is free. We will also hold our annual membership<br />
meeting with election of our new officers. Anyone interesting in<br />
running for office, please contact Celia Krom at 837-5756.<br />
Pan<br />
Mondays, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. &<br />
Saturday, 12:30-3:30 p.m.<br />
2008 is here and we another great year of fun ahead! The Pan Club<br />
is comprised of fun loving individuals who enjoy playing Pan and just<br />
being together. Since the club’s inception about 5 years ago, we have<br />
enjoyed playing Pan several times a week as a club with some additional private<br />
games. The club gives Pan lessons two times each year, has several<br />
social events during the year - pizza socials & other get-togethers - and<br />
sponsors two tournaments a year. Plans are underway by the new officers<br />
for the 2008 Pan Club year. The newly elected officers for 2008 are:<br />
Marilyn Schiff, President, Sandy Katz, Vice President, Sharon Keahl,<br />
Secretary and Sandy Howard, Treasurer. Under their leadership, the Pan<br />
Club will have a minimum of 2 social events, 2 lesson sessions and 2 tournaments<br />
in 2008. The tournaments will be held on Saturdays to accommodate<br />
our working members. If you have any questions about the game,<br />
please call Marilyn Schiff, President at 837-4145 or e-mail her at vegasmar10@yahoo.com.<br />
For membership questions, email Carol Franklin,<br />
Communications Chai,r at cfranklinremax@aol.com.<br />
Party Bridge<br />
Meets Tuesdays: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. and Thursdays: 1:30 p.m.<br />
4:30 p.m., Emerson/Franklin Room. Please arrive a half an hour before<br />
start time. Call John and Audrey McCall, 434-4428.<br />
Progressive Rubber Bridge: Each player pays 50¢ and begins with<br />
whomever they choose. After each 4-hand round, the winning team<br />
moves to the next higher table and teams up with a different partner. For<br />
partners’ sessions, partners stay together for the entire session. After 5<br />
rounds, winners are determined by the 3 or 4 highest scores and prize<br />
money is awarded.<br />
Scoring: Regular contract bridge scoring.<br />
Partners’ Sessions: Tuesday evening, January 15; Thursday afternoon,<br />
January 24. If you do not have a partner, we will pair you with someone<br />
at the sessions.<br />
Bridge Practice at: Morris Room 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.<br />
Bridge practice sessions will be on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each<br />
month Call Kay Frank, 505-9959, kayfrank@cox.net.New Officers<br />
Elected for 2008: President-David Dodd; Vice President-Gerda Hager;<br />
Secy/Treas-John Burke.<br />
Dues: The dues for 2008 is payable to SCA Party Bridge Club. Give<br />
your cash or check to John Burke, Secy/Treas.<br />
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Club Happenings<br />
Performing Arts Club<br />
The Performing Arts Club will continue to provide top notch entertainment<br />
in 2008. Watch for brand new productions coming in the new<br />
year!<br />
Afternoon Karaoke will continue each month in Freedom Hall and<br />
“Readers’ Theatre” will be meeting monthly also. Residents need to<br />
watch for advertisements in the Spirit and on posters located in both<br />
centers.<br />
Club Elections took place in November and the 2008 Officers are:<br />
President: Bill Simecka, Vice-President: Allan Brockstein, Secretary: Joe<br />
Demidio and Treasurer: Pat Gassmann. All sub-groups should have their<br />
new representatives elected by January 15.<br />
Performing Arts Club / Pet Club<br />
Pet Club<br />
Pet Club Meeting – Wednesday, January 23 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00<br />
a.m. in the Penn room at Independence Center.<br />
Congratulations to our 2008 Pet Club Board members: President-<br />
Nancy Galbraith; Vice - President - Shelly McCann; Treasurer - Jacquie<br />
Goodman; Secretary - Janice Bosco.<br />
Pet of the Month: Meet Lady Buffy, an<br />
adorable Tortie Point Siamese kitten who is<br />
currently at the Nevada SPCA and looking for<br />
a loving home. Lady Buffy is a spayed female,<br />
approximately six months of age with the<br />
most beautiful big blue eyes. Lady Buffy loves<br />
to give kisses and nuzzles for love and affection.<br />
You can meet Lady Buffy in the Nevada SPCA’s free-roaming Cat<br />
Condo playrooms at 4800 W. Dewey Drive in Las Vegas. Nevada SPCA<br />
is open for adoptions every day but <strong>Sun</strong>day, and you can get hours and<br />
directions online at www.nevadaspca.org or by calling 702-873-SPCA<br />
(7722.)<br />
Reminder: Everyone is urged to have their pets micro-chipped, and<br />
make sure pets are wearing collars and tags. It is also important to register<br />
your pet with SCA Security as this will help reunite lost pets with<br />
frantic owners.<br />
Quote of the Month: “I believe that it is the weak who are cruel, and<br />
that gentleness is to be expected only from the strong.” – unknown<br />
For information concerning the Pet Club, please contact Nancy<br />
Galbraith at 897-0695.<br />
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Club Happenings<br />
Pinochle<br />
Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Emerson/Franklin card room<br />
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Make a new resolution to check out the pinochle<br />
club. We are looking for new member for both single and double deck.<br />
If you’ve never played before or are just rusty, we will happily show you<br />
the game. Our new officers are: President - Dennis Cheslog, Vice president<br />
- Claire Kupczak, Secretary/Treasurer - Bob Woodhouse. Hope<br />
to see some new faces; The dues are $5.00. What a deal!<br />
Poker<br />
The Poker Club had their annual meeting in December and elected the<br />
following officers for 2008: President: Steve Sacks, Vice President: Joelene<br />
Smith, Treasurer: Sue Tsiang, Secretary: Len Chapman. We would like to<br />
thank the officers for 2007, who did a great job.<br />
Because of the great success of last year’s five poker tournaments, the<br />
club enthusiastically and unanimously voted to have twelve tournaments in<br />
2008. The club also voted to raise the dues to $5.00 per year.<br />
With almost 200 members, we are looking forward to an exciting new<br />
year for our club.<br />
As a reminder our poker times are Tuesday from noon to 4:00 p.m.,<br />
Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to<br />
2:00 p.m. There are multiple types of games and stakes played. We are<br />
confident one will fit your needs. If not, let us know and we will try and<br />
set up a new table. If you have any questions, please call Steve Sacks at<br />
263-6151.<br />
Porcelain<br />
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon, <strong>Anthem</strong> Center<br />
The SCA Porcelain Club invites new members to experience the great<br />
joy of porcelain-making. Experienced members are available to share their<br />
expertise on cleaning purchased greenware, firing peices using the Club’s<br />
kiln, and painting porcelain pieces in china paint, pastels or spanish oils.<br />
The Club provides members with china paint and pastels to complete their<br />
pieces such as Lladro figurines, chess sets, nativity sets, dolls, etc.. The finished<br />
piece may be appreciated as a gift or enjoyed in one’s home.<br />
The Club also has access to a great porcelain teacher who has traveled<br />
the world to teach her craft. Members carpool to her studio for lessons. In<br />
addition, we encourage residents with expertise in porcelain to join us and<br />
share their knowledge.<br />
Club officers for 2008 are: Carol Montambeau, president; Mary Melby,<br />
vice president; and Diane Borja, secretary-treasurer.<br />
Please call Mary Melby at 617-8776 for more information, or stop by<br />
the porcelain and ceramics room during workshop day, every Wednesday -<br />
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The Club’s yearly membership is $10. We look forward<br />
to introducing you to the wonderful world of porcelain.<br />
RV<br />
The RV Club is said goodbye to the old year and a wonderful group<br />
of officers at our Holiday Party last month. Regular club rallies will continue<br />
in January and each month thereafter. We will be discussing several<br />
destination options at our meeting this month.<br />
New officers for 2008 are: Dave Smith, President, Brenda Cheslog,<br />
Vice President, Teresa Garcia, Secretary and Dennis Miracky, Treasurer.<br />
Pinochle / Scrabble Plus<br />
If you are interested in joining our club, please call our membership<br />
chairman, Jack Wiseman at 407-4042 or e mail him at jackwiseman@msn.com.<br />
There is a one time initiation fee of $50.00 per rig and<br />
annual dues of $5.00 per person. Our meetings are held in the Penn<br />
Room at Independence Center at 4 :00 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each<br />
month, except for June, July & August. Guests are always welcome at<br />
our meetings. Visit our website at www.scarvclub.com.<br />
Scrabble Plus<br />
Scrabble Plus members meet weekly on Fridays from 1:00 p.m. -<br />
5:00 p.m. in the Emerson Room. Additionally, members now also<br />
play Scrabble every weekend on the lst and 3rd Saturday as well as<br />
the 2nd and 4th <strong>Sun</strong>day at 1:00 p.m. in the Gallery. New members<br />
are always welcome. Please come to the Gallery on weekends if you<br />
cannot play on Friday. Games are available with players at all levels<br />
from beginning to advanced. Prizes are awarded to our theme contests<br />
winners. New members are invited to drop in any time between l:00<br />
p.m. and 3:00 p.m. since accommodation can be made to include a<br />
player in one or two games if they wish. Games usually last approximately<br />
one hour. Members participate in regular competitions with 3<br />
or 4 members at a table. In addition, tournament style Round Robin<br />
play with one on one Scrabble play for two players is also available regularly<br />
and on the second Friday of the month. Additional games are<br />
often played on Saturdays, <strong>Sun</strong>days, or other weekdays in the Gallery<br />
as arranged by members. Our club title, Scrabble Plus, indicates that<br />
we have other word games available in addition to Scrabble. We welcome<br />
new members who wish to play other word games such as Boggle<br />
or Upwards. These games are available once a month on the fourth<br />
Friday of each month.<br />
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Club Happenings<br />
Sewing & Quilting<br />
We can't say “thank you” enough to all of the <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> residents<br />
who have supported us this past year. Your continued patronage has<br />
enabled us to contribute to various charities here in the valley.<br />
Some of those charities have included the Make a Wish Foundation,<br />
Nathan Adelson Hospice, Nellis Air Force Base veterans, Safe Nest,<br />
the kindergarten classes at Hinman Elementary School, Pet Medical<br />
Center of Las Vegas, the “Reading with Rover” program at Paseo<br />
Verde Library, the “Baby Rose” program at St. Rose Hospital,<br />
Nathan Adelson's Camp Mariposa and many more.<br />
The start of the new year will fund club members working on some<br />
of their own projects as we continue to make plans for classes and events<br />
for the coming<br />
months. We all have<br />
two things in common<br />
- the love of<br />
sewing and getting<br />
together to share<br />
ideas.<br />
If you'd like to<br />
join us, please stop<br />
by the room to fill<br />
out an application.<br />
Our dues are only<br />
$20 for the entire<br />
year. If you've<br />
always wanted to<br />
sew, we can teach<br />
you how starting<br />
with machine training all the way through a finished quilt or garment.<br />
We'd love to have you join our group. Below you'll find some of our special<br />
interest groups, and as always, please check our website for the<br />
Weekly News and the monthly Calendar for any last minute changes or<br />
class additions. Our website is www.scasaq.org.<br />
Happy Hookers - will meet in the sewing room on Tuesday, January<br />
2nd at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Block of the Month - will meet on January 3rd from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00<br />
p.m., Wednesday, January 9th from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and again on<br />
Tuesday, January 15th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.<br />
Dolly Momma's - These intermediate sewers meet every Monday<br />
evening from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. to sew doll clothes for the American<br />
Girl/New Generation doll or any 18-inch doll.<br />
Open Sewing - Open Sewing is every Friday morning and Monday<br />
evenings and any other time there is no class scheduled. Call the room<br />
to be sure it's open. Room phone is 614-5830.<br />
Sweatshirt Class - Jo Rowland will be teaching this on Wednesday,<br />
January 9 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.<br />
Machine Stippling Class - Joanne Williams will be repeating this class<br />
several times. This first session meets on Wednesday, January 23 from<br />
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.<br />
Tool Time - Joanne Williams will be showing many of the tools of the<br />
trade and their use; no need to sign up for this class.<br />
Monthly Meeting - will be held on Wednesday, January 23 in the<br />
Concord Room at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Website: Be sure to check the website for our monthly calendar which<br />
Sewing & Quilting / Singles<br />
lists all our activities and the Weekly News for all last minute changes or<br />
new class additions. The website is www.scasaq.org<br />
Shanghai Rummy (Push)<br />
Mondays 12:00 p.m., Emerson Franklin Room<br />
(Push)…is an easy and enjoyable card game. We can teach you how to<br />
play! We have over one hundred members. For club information call<br />
Bobbie Steinman at 614-4742.<br />
Singles<br />
The Single’s Club meets for “TeeTime” on the first and third Friday<br />
of the month. On December 7 TeeTime was held at <strong>Anthem</strong> with beverages<br />
being provided by We Pour 4 You. Music was provided by Doug<br />
Roll and refreshments provided by Cooking I SIG. No permanent location<br />
has been chosen for the third Friday which formerly was at Trumpets.<br />
Members will be advised by Email of the location. First Friday Tee Time is<br />
held at Buckmans from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and prospective members are<br />
invited to attend.<br />
Also in December Singles attended Fiddler on the Roof and held their<br />
Annual Holiday Party at Buckmans. The New Member Welcome was held<br />
December 30 at Harvey Bell’s with Harvey’s traditional New Year’s Gumbo<br />
being served early.<br />
Officers for 2008 are President Shirley Cheri, VicePresident Richard<br />
Wine, Secretary Sharon Keahl and Treasurer Sue Walker. Board meetings<br />
for 2008 will be on the third Wednesday in Independence Center at 4:00<br />
P.M. Featured speaker following January Board meeting will be Ken<br />
Anderson with a seminar on construction defects.<br />
TeeTimes are held on the first and third Friday of the month from 5:00<br />
p.m. - 7:00 p.m. where members (and potential members) can learn about<br />
planned activities and sign up for Special Interest Groups.<br />
On going activities include bowling on the first Wednesday of the<br />
month. Contact Bob Fetzner at rfetz5@aol.com. The cost is $10.00 for<br />
two lines of bowling, shoes and a drawing.<br />
Wacky Wednesday is held the second Wednesday of the month at<br />
Buckmans at 5:00 p.m. It is an informal gathering to greet friends, have a<br />
drink and stay for dinner if desired. New is Elephant Adventure on the second<br />
Thursday at the Elephant Bar in the District at 5:00 p.m.,<br />
The Unofficial Monday Lunch Bunch invited members to join in their<br />
Annual Visit to the Bellagio Gardens.<br />
The January social event will be a bus trip to the Hilton to see So You<br />
Think You Have Talent winner Terry Fator. Call Social Chair Gail Weiss at<br />
897-0602 for more information.<br />
Membership is open to all unmarried residents of <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong>.<br />
Prospective members are invited to TeeTimes and the monthly Board<br />
meeting held in the Penn Room of the Independence Center on the third<br />
Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m. An application to join can be<br />
obtained from Membership Chairman June Gardiner at<br />
gardjune@cox.net.<br />
After joining members are entitled to attend activities and join one of<br />
the many Shared Interest Groups that include bowling, movies, cooking,<br />
games, dancing, travel and more. The Unofficial Monday Lunch bunch<br />
meets at a restaurant chosen by the previous week’s attendees and for<br />
breakfast on Wednesday and pot luck most <strong>Sun</strong>day afternoons at various<br />
members’ homes. Contact Single’s President Shirley Cheri at 897-0320<br />
or by email at SCASingles@aol.com for more information.<br />
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Club Happenings<br />
Softball<br />
With the start of the new year, let me introduce the new board.<br />
President is John Molfetta- Vice President is Bill Henggeler- Secretary-<br />
Treasurer is Ron Jones and the Member at large is David Pisetzner.<br />
Congratulations to our current champions the Diamondbacks. After<br />
taking two out of three from the Mariners in the semi-finals they beat<br />
the Rockies in the finals. Softball is played on Tuesday and Friday mornings,<br />
batting practice starting at 8 AM with the games starting at 8:30,<br />
at <strong>Anthem</strong> field. If you are interested in playing please come down to<br />
the field. If you have any questions, you can call our president John<br />
Molfetta,- 702-361-4572. The softball club wishes everyone a happy,<br />
healthy and prosperous New Year.<br />
Softball / Table Tennis<br />
Table Tennis Club<br />
Monday & Fridays, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00p.m., Tuesday & Thursdays,<br />
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.,<br />
Saturdays, noon to 4:00 p.m. at Independence Hall Aerobics Room<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> residents of all abilities are welcome to join the Table Tennis<br />
Club. Club members have access to a table tennis ball machine (robot)<br />
that can help players improve their skills and work on a multitude of different<br />
strokes at different speeds. Free clinics are held every first and<br />
third Monday evening. Also, instructional DVDs are available to Club<br />
members in good standing. Yearly dues are only $5.<br />
Table Tennis began in England during the 1880s. Today throughout<br />
the world, people play table tennis for exercise, recreation and social<br />
interaction. As a non-contact sport, using a ball that weighs only a few<br />
grams, table tennis is practically a risk-free sport. Players can realize a<br />
number of physical benefits from table tennis including improved handeye<br />
coordination and reactions. Over time studies have shown that both<br />
gross and fine muscle movements can be improved. Over the course of<br />
play, a fair, yet not extreme, amount of aerobic activity occurs. Players<br />
can set their own level of involvement.<br />
Nineteen million Americans participate in table tennis each year.<br />
Table Tennis is the most popular racket sport in the world and became<br />
an Olympic sport in 1988.<br />
Contact Len Grossman at 617-0477 or at sheilengrossman@cox.net<br />
or Charlie Wong at 492-6318 or email cnwong888@netzero.com for<br />
more information.<br />
Expanded RTC Transportation<br />
Door-to-Door Bus Service!<br />
Additional service was<br />
added on October 24.<br />
The FDR <strong>Anthem</strong> service<br />
is now available<br />
Tuesday, Wednesday<br />
and Thursday from<br />
8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.<br />
Expanded door to door bus<br />
service in <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong>.<br />
Wednesday is an additional<br />
day for us and now it starts at 8:00 a.m. rather than 9:00<br />
a.m. Please call 228-7433 to register as a rider or to schedule<br />
your ride with three days advance notice.<br />
The Community Service Club wishes to thank Mercedes<br />
Barris who has been instrumental in negotiating this<br />
expanded service.<br />
— Community Service Club —<br />
46 <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> • January 2008
Club Happenings<br />
Tennis<br />
Look on the Tennis Club bulletin board at the tennis courts or in your<br />
email for club event details. Our club time is from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00<br />
a.m. year-round for 5 days each week Tue. through Sat. on 6 of 8 courts<br />
(courts #1 and #2 are<br />
open to all residents).<br />
Members<br />
can enjoy playing<br />
either doubles or singles.<br />
All courts are<br />
subject to a sign-in<br />
procedure during the<br />
busy morning hours<br />
to insure fair court<br />
usage when people<br />
are waiting. Note: Wed. club time is designated for Unisex Drop-In<br />
Round-Robin play. All members and new-comers are welcome. During<br />
non-club time, the tennis courts are for the use of all SCA residents and<br />
their guests and the guest policy requires that residents must accompany<br />
their guests and guests must be at least 13 years old. Information<br />
about the club can be found at our website: www.scatennis.org.<br />
Information about joining the club can also be found at the Fitness<br />
Center bulletin board. Monthly club meetings are the first Wed. of the<br />
month, 4:00 p.m. at the <strong>Anthem</strong> Center. Dues are $5.00 per year.<br />
Please leave membership information and check, made payable to SCA<br />
Tennis / Travel<br />
Tennis Club, in the Tennis Club mailbox at the <strong>Anthem</strong> Center office.<br />
Need a string job Call Tom Soong at 837-2605.<br />
Travel<br />
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, January 8, at 7:00 p.m. in the<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> Center. We hope to continue offering guest speakers from the<br />
travel industry, informative travel videos, and various social activities for<br />
our members. Our meetings include an opportunity for members to talk<br />
about trips that they have recently taken or are planning in the future.<br />
These sessions have been very valuable. Members periodically receive<br />
information about trips that may be<br />
of interest. Contact Jim Mackie by<br />
email at scatravel@cox.net or at<br />
617-8626 for more information.<br />
Several of our members have<br />
taken a roundtrip cruise from the<br />
West Coast to Hawaii. This type of<br />
cruise has a number of sea days to<br />
enjoy the activities onboard the ship<br />
and offers opportunities to take in the many sights of the Hawaiian<br />
Islands. The <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> Aliante Travel Club is offering a 15 day cruise on<br />
Princess departing Los Angeles on October 1, 2008. Inside cabins start at<br />
$1,499 per person. For more information, contact Jim Hill of the Aliante<br />
Travel Club at vegasjim@embarqmail.com or contact Skyscraper Tours<br />
at (877) 442-5659.<br />
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Club Happenings<br />
Women’s Club<br />
Welcome the new Board for 2008! Presidents, Kathy Matson & Kay<br />
Frank; President Elect, Bella Meese; Recording Secretary, Barbara Remer;<br />
Corresponding Secretary, Marge Mahoney; Treasurer, Shirley Hagen;<br />
Special Events Co-Directors, Sherry Marquiss & Paula Cartier; Charities<br />
Co-Directors, Meg McClintock & Rana Goodman; Charity Raffles Co-<br />
Directors, Linda Shapiro & Linda Thigpen; Facilities Co-Directors, Linda<br />
Shapiro & Linda Thigpen; Facilities Co-Directors; Carolyn Fortune &<br />
Shirley Zeiner; Event Decorations Co-Directors, Marge Pierzchala & Sue<br />
Pelkowski; Membership Co-Directors, Marlene Weinstein & Karen<br />
Lotspiech; Publicity/Media Director, Gale Kalish; Greeters Director, Irene<br />
Janicki; Coordinators Director, Marilyn Doran.<br />
January Luncheon, Thursday, January 10, <strong>Anthem</strong> Center<br />
Ballroom. For our first luncheon in 2008 we are excited to have Mary<br />
Wilson from The Supremes as our guest speaker! Mary has a new book<br />
and CD also on the horizon. Don’t miss this opportunity.<br />
The lunch will remain at the current price<br />
for members of $20 and non-members $25. Doors<br />
will open at 10:45 a.m. Check reservations deadline<br />
is <strong>Sun</strong>day, January 6 at 5:00 p.m.<br />
Save the Date: February Luncheon, Thursday,<br />
February 14. The program will feature the former<br />
Publisher & Editor of the Review-Journal,<br />
Sherman Fredrickson! He is currently President of<br />
Stephens Media LLC. Mr. Frederick is Past<br />
President of the Nevada Press Association and in<br />
2003 was inducted into the Nevada Press<br />
Association Hall of Fame. This will be a very<br />
informative program with more information in<br />
upcoming issues of the Spirit.<br />
Village Activities: Big Sky: January<br />
14, 2008, “After The Holidays Budget-<br />
Friendly, Tummy Warming, Chili/Soup<br />
and Salad Lunch.” Contact Linda<br />
Krivec, 260-3534 for details. Canyon<br />
Crest: On Tuesday, January 15,<br />
Canyon Crest Village will gather with<br />
our members for lunch at “<strong>Sun</strong>rise<br />
Cafe” at 11:45 a.m. followed by a<br />
movie at the Colonnade or a hunt to<br />
the Antique Mall. Please call Fran<br />
Gardberg at 914-6863 or frangardberg@gmail.com.<br />
Ridgecrest: Village<br />
Friends Organizational Meeting, January 23, 2008, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00<br />
p.m., at the home of Pat Carrell, 2873 Olivia Heights Avenue.<br />
Southridge: Organizational Meeting for 2008 village activities,<br />
Saturday, January 19, 11:00 a.m. at home of Nina Nowicki, 1872 June<br />
Lake Drive. <strong>Sun</strong>day, January 20, 3:00 p.m. “That’s Amore” Show and<br />
Dinner at Independence Center. Concert by Ingvar Estrada, Tenor, performing<br />
Italian opera and music. Tall Mesa: January Luncheon -<br />
January 8, Sweet Water Grill Restaurant, cost $20. Contact Shirley<br />
Zeiner at 492-1150, konashirlz@aol.com, or Elly Roberts 260-7274,<br />
ellyroberts@hotmail.com.<br />
Left Judy Critcher, right Susan Daum<br />
Women’s Club / Women’s Golf<br />
February 5, Luau Dinner and Music, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.,<br />
Independence Center. Call Shirley Zeiner at 492-1150 or<br />
konashirlz@aol.com.<br />
Contact the coordinators below for activity and village information.<br />
Spare Timers (Bowling): Irene Pasquale 425-1548 or 982-0096,<br />
rpasq1224@myway.com; Fun Foresomes (Golf): Terry Tewes, 914-<br />
2222, gram2625@yahoo.com; 9-5ers/Working Women: Stella<br />
Giordano, 492-9923, scaldgior@aol.com<br />
Village Friends: Please call Marilyn Doran 556-1053, or mdoran156@cox.net<br />
for the coordinator of your village. If you would like to<br />
join the Women’s Club or become a coordinator, Marilyn will be happy<br />
to speak with you.<br />
Complete information on all Women’s Club activities can also be found<br />
on our website, www.scawc.org. If you are a member of the Women’s<br />
Club and are not receiving the club’s monthly newsletter, The Chatter,<br />
please send your correct email address to rombogp@cox.net.<br />
Women’s Golf<br />
Congratulations to Susan Daum, the<br />
2007 winner of the Revere SCA Women’s<br />
Golf Championship. Susan won the two-day<br />
tournament in an exciting sudden death playoff<br />
against Judy Critcher. Susan is our new<br />
Club Champion, and Judy won the net<br />
championship.<br />
Congratulations also to our new Club<br />
Board Members for the 2008 year: President<br />
Kathe Ingerson, Vice President Susan Daum,<br />
Secretary Gail Horky, Treasurer Nona Tobin, and Handicap<br />
Chairperson Gail Carlson. The Board is looking forward to planning<br />
some exciting games and activities during the coming year.<br />
It’s not too late to join in the golf fun here at Revere. Go to our website<br />
at www.scawgc.homestead.com and click on “membership app.”<br />
Print out the form and mail it along with your check for $35 to the<br />
address indicated. If you have questions, call Kathe Ingerson at 492-<br />
6194.Our play days for January will start at 9:30 a.m. Don’t’ forget to<br />
bundle up with hat and gloves now that we are into the winter season!<br />
48 <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> • January 2008
Club Happenings<br />
Women’s Club / Woodchips<br />
Woodchips<br />
Woodchips general membership meetings are held the second<br />
Thursday of each month at 2:30 p.m. in the Independence<br />
Center. The Woodshop open hours for general membership use<br />
are:<br />
Thurs - Sat 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.<br />
Please check the Woodchips web site at: scawoodchips.org for information<br />
regarding upcoming events and meetings.<br />
Woodchips elected and re-elected officers for 2008. Bruce<br />
McPherson is the new President, Tom Smith is the new Vice-<br />
President. Other officers can be found at the scawoodchips.org web<br />
address.<br />
Do you have an interest in woodworking The Woodchips woodworking club has the appropriate equipment<br />
and talented people to help you make this interest become a reality.<br />
Want to see a new shaper or planer A lazer guided drill press We have the latest designs in our shop<br />
along with numerous other pieces of woodworking equipment.<br />
We provide training on all equipment by experienced members, leaving you with the knowledge to use<br />
the equipment safely and operate it to meet your ultimate goals. We also have numerous members who will<br />
happily assist you in planning designs, purchasing materials and completing your design.<br />
Need bookshelves, pull out drawers, patio furniture, a spice rack, a knife holder or a poker table These<br />
are just a few of the projects recently completed by our members who will help you do the same type of<br />
project or any other you might desire.<br />
Our dues are only $25.00 per year which allows you the use of all the equipment you have been trained<br />
on whether just cutting some lumber for home use or creating an entire room of furniture. Call Gary Fox<br />
at 260-8118 or stop by the shop during open hours to become a member.<br />
This Entertainment center [top<br />
photo] was completed in<br />
December as a Club Special<br />
Project for one of our members.<br />
We also completed making and<br />
donating several toy trucks and the<br />
“Bear Wheels” to local charities.<br />
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— Club Interests —<br />
Club Interests<br />
Do any of these subjects interest you With enough<br />
community interest, these groups can become Chartered<br />
Clubs. If you are interested in forming a Club, call 614-5806.<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> Time Share Owners, Fran Okun Gardberg<br />
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 914-6863<br />
Antiques & Fine Art, Lynn Landers . . . . . . . . . 407-9483<br />
ATV Club, Randy Stewart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-4400<br />
Beijing Opera, Marianne Blaha . . . . . . . . . 897-0229<br />
Backgammon, Marion Nardel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 499-1806<br />
Calligraphy, Carmela Ventre Olvera . . . . . . . . . . 263-8873<br />
Car Enthusiasts, John Bergler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269-3090<br />
Cards, Jokers & Marbles, Penny Vescio . . . . . . 818-4345<br />
Croquet, Harvey Bell . . . . . . . . . bell_harvey@yahoo.com<br />
Euchre, John Nunner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242-0722<br />
Fencing, Jim Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 617-4776<br />
Financial Investments, Dr. S.E. Elia . . . . . . . . 553-1666<br />
Fishing, Marshall Gabriel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260-7766<br />
Fresh Flower Arranging, Esther Rostow . . . . . . 443-0788<br />
“General” card game, Beverly Saperstein . . . . . 255-3653<br />
Germany, the language, Sharon Keister . . . . 617-4036<br />
Jazz, Wilfred Krom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 837-6325<br />
Lawn Bowling, Joe Mazza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 614-7446<br />
Origami, Carol Stevens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457-9892<br />
Pitch, Dorothy Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433-9271<br />
Sequence, Jean Grube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 614-3977<br />
Sheepshead, Diane Collins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436-6339<br />
Skat, Bing Bert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 614-8270<br />
Sports Cards & Memorabilia, Lowell Benjamin<br />
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stockgold2@cox.net<br />
Women’s Spirituality, Mary Schramski . .drmary10@yahoo.com<br />
Ray Contreras<br />
Barber & Cosmetologist<br />
Formerly at <strong>Anthem</strong> Hills Barber<br />
Now at Michael<br />
French’s Barber Shop<br />
Stylist to the Stars!<br />
795-3355 shop<br />
528-4099 cell<br />
5025 S. Eastern, Ste. 8<br />
Tues. - Sat. 9 am-6 pm<br />
<strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> Special<br />
Interest Groups<br />
Brooklyn - Zelda Weingard, 531-3360<br />
Democratic - Richard Miller, 263-0881<br />
Havurah - Al Katz, 270-8855<br />
Republican - Robert B. Sulliman, Jr., 979-9724<br />
Veteran’s - Colonel Herbert Blum 260-6722<br />
50 <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> • January 2008
Thank You Southern Nevada For The Helping Hand<br />
Thank you Southern Nevadans, for your commitment<br />
and continued effort to conserve!<br />
As you know, our primary water resource, the Colorado River, has been in a state of<br />
drought for the past several years, evidenced by Lake Mead's receding shoreline. The<br />
Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) recognizes this and understands that our<br />
region's economy, jobs and existence depend upon a reliable water supply. Even though<br />
the drought has impacted our primary water resource, there is some good news.<br />
Thanks to your conservation efforts in supporting the mandatory watering schedule<br />
and other water-use restrictions, the community used 18 billion gallons less water last<br />
year than it did four years ago. That's enough water to fill 65 Empire State Buildings.<br />
Additionally, more than 96 million square feet of grass has been removed through the<br />
Water Smart Landscapes Rebate program, proving that desert landscaping doesn't<br />
diminish our quality of life, but rather enhances it by ensuring water resources are available<br />
for the future. Thanks for continuing to do your part.<br />
Additionally, the SNWA has created water banks that hold more than 500 billion gallons in reserves for our community. We also<br />
are extending a new intake at Lake Mead to protect the quality and reliability of our supply even in severe lake conditions.<br />
Furthermore, we are working to bring a portion of our state's unused groundwater supplies to the valley in an environmentally<br />
responsible way. Bringing new water supplies to Southern Nevada will help meet future water demands<br />
and reduce our reliance on the drought-stricken Colorado River. The SNWA will continue to protect the reliability of<br />
our community's water supply, and we appreciate your conservation efforts. Together we will continue to develop<br />
sustainable water resource solutions for our community. For more information, visit snwa.com.
<strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong><br />
Residents.
Service Directory<br />
A/C & Heating<br />
Commercial Consulting Services, Inc., Lic & Ins. 731-1646<br />
Barber Services<br />
Village Barber Shop - 10608 S. Eastern # F, Horizon Ridge at<br />
Eastern, 616-1100.Sr. Disc., men - women's cut & color.<br />
Village Barber II, 2880 Bicentennial Pkwy., next to Albertson's at<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> Highland Shopping Center. Men - Women's cut & color -<br />
792-2468, Senior Discounts.<br />
Cabinet Knobs & Handles<br />
Over 1000 samples of Cabinet Knobs & Handles to your door. We<br />
offer Sales & Installation. Lic & Ins. Call Wayne at Handle It Today<br />
232-1403.<br />
Carpet Cleaner<br />
WARNING! Do not call another Carpet, Tile Cleaning Co. until you<br />
listen to this 24 Hr Toll Free Recorded Message. 1-888-296-4811<br />
Ext. 8600<br />
Closets<br />
California Closets®. Call Kathy, SCA Res., for estimate. 306-5974<br />
Computer<br />
Computer tutoring & help in your home or office.<br />
461-8741<br />
Call Jim Ross:<br />
Dentists<br />
Gregg Hendrickson, DDS. 735-3284. www.drgregghendrickson.com<br />
Drapery/Fabric Cleaning<br />
Vegas On-Site cleans all fabric drapery products. Hunter Douglas<br />
specialist. Cleaned at customer location. No removal. Free<br />
Estimates 361-6513<br />
Electrician<br />
Home Electric, repairs/install, all credit cards, Snr Disc 735-4669<br />
NOW! Electric, 736-4040, $25 off with this ad, same day, lic# 53521.<br />
Fine Dining<br />
NOW OPEN Doc Holliday's Fine Steaks & Salads 15% Sr Disc w/ad 4-6 pm<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong>/Vons Shopping Ctr Call 269-9910<br />
Financial Services<br />
UBS Financial Services, Inc. Call Randy Stewart, Corporate VP 567-4169.<br />
Garage Door Repair<br />
Anytime Garage Door Service; Same Day Service; mention this ad<br />
get 10% off. Call 269-9713<br />
PRECISION Garage Door &Opener Sales & Svc, Open 24/7 “Snr Disc” 361-8455<br />
Geriatric Care Manager<br />
Find the resources which will allow you to remain independent in your<br />
home. Healthcare Advocate. SCA Res., Gerry Carr RN, CCM. 492-6869.<br />
The Association at <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> neither endorses nor promotes any of the<br />
products or services advertised herein and assumes no responsibility or liability<br />
for the statements made.<br />
Golf Cart Repair<br />
American Eagle on the Spot! Repairs, Battery Sales & Installation. 531-8550.<br />
Hair Stylist<br />
Best Kept Secret. Well known Stylist at <strong>Anthem</strong> Euphoria Salon.<br />
Call Vicki 274-5040.<br />
Home Business<br />
Home Business Opportunity easyaffordabletravel.biz and/or easyaffordabletravel.com<br />
for your travel needs. Call Rick a SCA Resident at<br />
306-6973<br />
Home Care Services<br />
DEPENDABLE CARE SERVICES, Licensed and Insured Personal Care<br />
Provider 463-8261<br />
Responsible, dependable, caring: Transportation & escort to<br />
restaurants, shows, events; errands (pharmacy, grocery, shopping,<br />
cleaners, doctor, post office) laundry, etc. call: 769-9399.<br />
Quality care: Private Homecare, CNA, 24 yrs exp. Exc ref, hrly rates<br />
F/PT. SCA Res - Norma 363-4624.<br />
Home Services<br />
ALL TRADE HOME REPAIR SERVICE. We do it all! Water Softener,<br />
Kitchen/Bath, Faucets, Sinks/Toilet Repair, R/O Sys, Garbage Disp,<br />
Shower Door, Sprinkler Valves, Hot Water Pumps, Ext. Valves, Ceiling<br />
Fans, Lt. Fixtures, Switches, Carpentry, Wire Shelving, Security Doors<br />
& Locks. Call Lou 260-6955<br />
Beneduce Cabinetry Corp.: Home Improvement Specialists: 677-1952<br />
Eugene Fiori (SCA Resident) - Most home problems solved. 614-6946.<br />
Finish Carpenter Handyman – Avi. TV Enclosures, cabinets. 263-4549.<br />
HouseWorx Handyman Service - If I can't fix it, it's not broken! 677-2510<br />
Interiors by Decorating Den 914-3741<br />
Call for your complimentary consultation.<br />
The Magic Handyman, Magically Make Your Honey Do Lists Disappear,<br />
Call for a Free Estimate, Senior and Military Discounts Available<br />
Phone 702-278-6697 Fax 702-947-3817<br />
Terry’s Toolbench-<strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> Handyman. Home Improvements. 293-0614. Lic#59387<br />
House Cleaning<br />
A TLC Cleaning Company – <strong>Anthem</strong> Owned – (Lic./Bonded/Insured)<br />
Lois 260-8772<br />
Dean’s Cleaning Service, Lic/Bonded/Insured, 7 Yrs Exp in SCA,<br />
References. Contact 361-3459.<br />
For advertising information,<br />
please call (702) 292-2514.<br />
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The Association at <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> neither endorses nor promotes any of the<br />
products or services advertised herein and assumes no responsibility or liability for<br />
the statements made.<br />
Landscaping<br />
Shibata Landscape, Inc, 8 Yrs Exp in SCA, Lic/Bonded/Ins., 702-263-1872<br />
SOS Lawn Service & Maintenance/Landscape. Shane 372-9479.<br />
Massage<br />
Massage in your home $45 for 1-hour massage. Lic. #2003302080<br />
Call Brad 245-3442.<br />
Mortgage Services<br />
Thinking of Refinancing or Purchasing Call Patricia McCaslin,<br />
Mulberry Street Mortgage (Broker), 11 yrs exp. SCA Res. Reverse,<br />
Jumbo, Investment. 871 Coronado Center Dr., Ste 238, Henderson,<br />
NV 89052 - 577-0892<br />
Music<br />
SCA Res. & Prof. Musician. Plays Keys & Sings your Favorite Songs<br />
& Holiday Music. Call Doug Roll 460-1723.<br />
Pest Control<br />
Amazon Pest Control. Licensed & Insured. No Start-Up Fee. Monthly<br />
Rates as Low as $25.00. Henderson Res. only. 558-3730.<br />
<strong>Sun</strong> Country Pest Services. Licensed & Insured. SCA Res. 263-7346<br />
Pet Sitting<br />
<strong>Anthem</strong> Pet Sitting Lic/Ins/Bond 568-7387 www.<strong>Anthem</strong>PetSitting.com<br />
BARBIE'S PET SITTING 612-5791 www.barbiespetsitting.com, SCA Res.<br />
Pet Care by Gale SCA Resident, Pet Club Member, Call 617-9669<br />
PURR-FECT PET SITTING Lic/Ins/Bonded SNAPPS Member (SCA<br />
Res.) Overnites Available. 513-8307<br />
Painting<br />
Robert Bishop Painting-Lic., Insur. & Bonded 29 yrs. #0014455 Int/Ext<br />
Stucco & Drywall repair, concrete Epoxies. Ask for Sr. Discount.<br />
George 860-0089<br />
Service Directory<br />
Roll-Out Drawers<br />
EZ Roll-out Drawers Retrofit in your kitchen,pantry,bathrm. cabinets 914-1702<br />
Restaurant<br />
NOW OPEN Doc Holliday’s Fine Steaks & Salads 15% Sr Disc w/ad<br />
4-6 pm <strong>Anthem</strong>/Vons Shopping Ctr Call 269-9910<br />
Satellite TV<br />
Digi-Tech Solutions. Your true local authorized Dish Network Dealer.<br />
I live in <strong>Anthem</strong>. Satellite TV is better than cable! Jerry @ 407-6828<br />
Skin Care<br />
Independent Mary Kay Beauty Consult., Bette Miller 260-4651. Items in stock.<br />
Tax Preparation<br />
Accounting and Tax Services. SCA resident discount. I am an SCA resident<br />
with more than 30 yrs experience in business and individual returns for federal<br />
and all states. Paul LaChance 838-0091<br />
David Cappabianca, SCA Resident, 25+ Years Experience. Call 563-1223<br />
Michael Bergman. SCA Resident 35 Years Experience in California<br />
and Nevada 270-2593.<br />
Transportation<br />
55 Yr. Old Man Will Drive U: Errands, Shopping, House/Pet Sitting. Exc.<br />
Ref’s. Call 592-7840<br />
Window Cleaning<br />
5 Star Window Cleaning 856-0325 Lic.,Ins., Reliable<br />
Window Coverings<br />
East-West Blind & Shutter Co. Family-owned. 33 yrs experience.255-0502.<br />
For advertising information,<br />
please call (702) 292-2514.<br />
Plumbing<br />
Atlas Plumbing. At Last A Plumber. State Lic. #19707, Est. 1980. 385-3656<br />
Jack Dish Plumbing. All Residential Plumbing Service, Repair or<br />
Installation. Family Owned & Operated since 1977. 24 hrs.<br />
Lic.#57046. 283-2320.<br />
NOW! Plumbing, 736-4040, $25 off with this ad, same day<br />
Realtor<br />
LibertyRealty, Inc. Vernon Danielson, Helping people buy homes in<br />
<strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> since opening day. Now, I also will help you sell.<br />
www.danielsonrealestatehelp.com Call 702-376-8499<br />
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— Coffee Shop —<br />
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.<br />
50¢ per cup or purchase a punch card<br />
for $5! Coffee, tea, hot cocoa, biscotti,<br />
granola bars and danishes.<br />
A Message from Governor Gibbons<br />
Fraud hurts all Nevadans.<br />
Whether you are the victim of a<br />
crime, looking out for those you<br />
love or seeking to be an informed<br />
consumer, this website offers valuable<br />
information in fighting scams<br />
and frauds. The included links,<br />
articles and forms explain how to spot scams and<br />
protect yourself.<br />
The Nevada Consumer Affairs Division accepts<br />
fraud complaints and works diligently to ensure a<br />
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defense against fraud is you! Use this website to<br />
learn to spot the telltale signs of consumer fraud<br />
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Fraud Alert! Current scams listed at the National<br />
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Empowering Yourselves As Homeowners<br />
Knowing your rights as a homeowner will help you effectively<br />
deal with contractors and avoid mishaps with unlicensed contractors.<br />
When you need to repair or remodel your home, the Nevada<br />
State Contractors Board has advice to help make your projects run<br />
smoothly.<br />
The NSCB recommends that you always hire licensed contractors.<br />
Each licensed contractor must have a five-digit license number.<br />
You can check a contractor’s license number by contacting the<br />
NSCB, or by visiting our website at: www.nscb.state.nv.us. All<br />
contractors are required to display their license number on all business<br />
cards, bids, contracts, letterheads, websites, vehicles and advertisements.<br />
If they don’t display or have this license number, they<br />
are probably unlicensed.<br />
We recommend that homeowners take the initiative, and get at<br />
least three bids and ask for references. Check these references to<br />
ensure the contractor’s credibility and past performance. You<br />
should obtain only written contracts and understand them before<br />
you sign anything. Do not accept verbal offers. It is important to<br />
keep a record of all payments made, and never pay in cash. If you<br />
want a pool or spa built, make sure to pay the contractor only 10<br />
percent down or $1,000 whichever is less.<br />
As a homeowner, you have the right to file a complaint with<br />
the Board, if workmanship issues arise. You have four years from<br />
the time your project is completed to file a complaint.<br />
Complaints can be filed for both licensed and unlicensed contractors.<br />
Go to our website to download complaint forms, or call us<br />
at: (702) 486-1100.<br />
Unlicensed contractors will approach you to solicit bids. Be<br />
on the look out for high-pressure sales and contractors who<br />
demand payments in cash, or ask you to obtain or pull building<br />
permits. A contractor should never ask you to obtain building<br />
permits.<br />
To help protect people from unlicensed contractors, the NSCB<br />
has created “Homeowners Beware!” door hangers, which warn<br />
homeowners about unlicensed contractors. These door hangers<br />
are designed to be distributed throughout neighborhoods and are<br />
available free of charge to any homeowner willing to help distribute<br />
them. Please join in the NSCB campaign to help protect<br />
homeowners from becoming victims of unlicensed contractors.<br />
For further information, or to request free door hangers, please<br />
contact Ranya Botros, Public Information Assistant at: (702) 486-<br />
1165, or e-mail her at rbotros@nscb.state.nv.us.<br />
In the state of Nevada, it is against the law to contract without<br />
a license. The first offense is a misdemeanor, second is a gross<br />
misdemeanor and the third is a Class E Felony. The NSCB regulates<br />
licensing of contractors and has the duty to protect the<br />
health, welfare and safety of the public.<br />
The NSCB would like homeowners to empower themselves<br />
and become aware of their rights. Don’t become another victim<br />
of unlicensed contractors.<br />
Ranya Botros is the Public Information Assistant with the Nevada State<br />
Contractors Board. She can be reached at: (702) 486-1165, or e-mail her<br />
at: rbotros@nscb.state.nv.us.<br />
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Phone: 617-0120 Fax: 617-0155<br />
• Deli NOW OPEN 24 HOURS.<br />
• 24 Hour Car Wash & Vacuums.<br />
(attendant available 9-5 daily)<br />
• Intercom attendant to fill your tank at the pump to<br />
assist those with special needs.<br />
• <strong>Anthem</strong> Residents receive 12-oz. gourmet flavored<br />
coffee or 16-oz. fountain drink for 49¢ (must show <strong>Anthem</strong> ID)<br />
Apply for your Chevron Credit card today by calling: 800-373-3277.<br />
Please provide our station number: #208724-111 when applying.<br />
TEE SHOTS Bar & Grill<br />
702.270.2200<br />
2200 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy.<br />
Join us for Monday Night Football!<br />
Roy’s Deli<br />
Buy One 6” sub<br />
Get One 6” sub FREE<br />
Offer Expires: 1-31-08<br />
Not valid with any other offer.<br />
Buy 1 menu item at reg.<br />
price & receive the 2nd<br />
item FREE.<br />
(Of Equal Or Lesser Value)<br />
Present to server prior to ordering. Not valid<br />
on chicken wing buckets or to-go orders. In<br />
house use only. Expires: 1/31/08.<br />
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Offer Expires: 1-31-08<br />
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