Club Information - Sun City Anthem

SUN CITY ANTHEM BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident’s Report2011 audit. Our Association has received theindependent auditor’s report on our 2011 financialrecords. This report can be read by logging into the SCAwebsite and clicking on: Documents / Financial / Audits/ 2011. This is the first audit prepared by our newindependent auditing firm of Kondler & Associates, and itshows that our Association continues to be financiallysound.Our new auditors have determined that our Associationqualifies to file its 2011 federal tax return on Form1120-H, because at least 90% of our Association’s 2011expenditures were for the care, maintenance, andmanagement of the common areas of the Association.This approach will result in our Association payingapproximately $20,000 in federal income taxes for 2011,which is primarily the tax due on the interest earned onour reserve accounts. The benefit of qualifying to file aForm 1120-H is that it eliminates the risks inherent in filinga Form 1120, which are exemplified by our still unresolved2007 tax issues.2013 capital projects. At its June meeting, our Boardapproved the 2013 capital projects recommended by ourProperty and Grounds (P&G) Committee. This budgetincludes $50,000 to install benches throughout ourcommunity, which will provide resting spots for residentswho walk their dogs or just walk for exercise. Alsoincluded is $20,000 for a building sign in front of LibertyCenter, $10,000 for development of an improvedSCA website, and $21,000 for a new promotional videointended to enhance home values by selling ourcommunity to outsiders. The total 2013 capital projectbudget of $135,000 will be funded through the AssetEnhancement Fee (AEF). This is the one-third of onepercent fee charged on the sale of most homes in ourcommunity, and it is projected to produce $300,000 nextyear. Under board policy, the surplus of the AEF over theamount spent on capital projects will be used to increaseour reserve fund. The P&G report on the 2013 capitalprojects may be found at Documents / Board of Directors/ Board Book / 2012 / June / 17.A.2013 reserve projects. Our Association maintains reservefunds (totaling $7.8 million at the end of 2011) to repair orreplace our common buildings, equipment and infrastructure.At its June meeting, our Board also approved the 2013reserve projects recommended by P&G. These include thereplacement of many of the weight and aerobics machinesin the Anthem Center fitness area. The list of reserveprojects is the next document (17.B) after the list of capitalprojects discussed above.Crime in our community. The Henderson PoliceDepartment participates in the AlertID website to helpresidents stay aware of crimes reported in theirneighborhoods (go to http://AlertID.com to sign up). Irecommend that you sign up for this service, but cautionyou to be alert to the natural tendency to assume that thereis more crime just because we have more crime information.There is no evidence to suggest that this is accurate.Henderson has one of the lowest crime rates in thecountry, and the Henderson PD reports that SCA has thelowest crime rate in the city. During the first six months ofthis year, the most common crime was nine domesticbatteries. This was followed by six thefts from motorvehicles, five burglaries, three petty larcenies and twocases of drunk driving. Comparing these statistics to thesame period last year, the only category showing anincrease is thefts from motor vehicles (up from two to six).The other categories were similar or lower (drunk drivingwent down from six to two and burglary went down fromseven to five).The Henderson PD is responsible for maintaining securityin our community. You can help by reporting suspiciousactivity to the police (call 911 for emergencies or 311 inother cases). You can also help by joining theNeighborhood Watch Program and serving on ourCommunity Patrol, both of which are designed to increasethe observation and reporting of suspicious activity to thepolice.Club e-mails. The member e-mail lists of our charteredclubs may only be used to deliver club-related messages asdetermined by the club’s officers. Our club officers havebeen good at following this rule; but some club membershave not been. This problem can readily be avoided bysending a club e-mail message to yourself, and inserting theclub member e-mail addresses in the “blind cc” box. Thisapproach prevents the recipients from seeing or using theclub e-mail addresses, and it works with Microsoft Outlookand website-based e-mail services such as Gmail andHotmail.Jim Long,Board President6 Sun City Anthem • August 2012

Board Summary ReportSummary of the June 28, 2012Board of Directors Meeting MinutesThe June 28, 2012 meeting agenda was accepted, and theMay 24, 2012 Board meeting minutes were approved.The Communications Committee was authorized tomake updates and editorial revisions to the VolunteerProgram documents. The revised Print Style Guide wasaccepted. The Sun City Anthem CommunicationsProtocol was accepted. The Lifestyle Committee wasauthorized to approve Club bylaw revisions. A charge of$80 to resident rentals for each hour past Sun CityAnthem recreational center closing times was approved.The Investment report was accepted. The revisedVolunteer Interest Form was accepted. The audited 2011Financial Statements were accepted. The revised formatfor monthly unaudited financial statements andquarterly financial statements were accepted forimplementation in 2013. The Properties and Grounds(P&G) Committee completed the Inventory ProcessAudit and their report was approved. The revision of theInventory procedures was approved for completion byyear end. The Board acknowledged the P&G actionregarding the Project/Item Request Forms (PIRFs).The Management Agreement Request for Information(RFI) and cover letter were approved. The CommunityService Group fundraiser was approved.Four members of the Pinnacle Advisory Group wereapproved. One member of the Covenants Committeewas approved. The Election Committee chairpersonwas approved.The following expenditure requests and contracts wereapproved: Anthem Center curb painting; Anthem Centerdrinking fountains; Anthem Center and sports courtgrounds lighting pathway; Liberty Center locker roomfloor tile replacement and shower tile extensions;boiler/pool heater and water softening systemspreventative maintenance contracts; Health Fair flushot service contract.The 2013 Capital and Reserve Budget prioritization wasapproved. The Community Manager was authorized toapprove expenditures up to $2,000 to meet the needs ofthe community. The Interim Fitness Personal ServicesAgreement was approved. The Pet Memorial Book wasapproved for placement in Independence Center. Actionon the Rules & Regulations and Design Guidelines waspostponed to the July 26, 2012 Board meeting. TheChartered Club Guidelines were adopted. The ResidentWi-Fi Terms of Service was approved. Kurt Bond ofAlverson Taylor Mortensen & Sanders was approved toreview, edit and re-write the Association’s restaurantlease. The changes to the Independent ContractorAgreement for Audio Lighting Technicians wereapproved.SUN CITY ANTHEM BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident ~ James J. Long 478-6030 BoardPres@scacai.comVice President ~ Jean Capillupo 914-4481 Jean.capillupo@scacai.comVice President ~ Wade E. Terry 353-8201 Wade.terry@scacai.comSecretary ~ Jerry Gardberg 275-9170 Jerry.gardberg@scacai.comTreasurer ~ Dan Forgeron 588-2990 Dan.forgeron@scacai.comDirector, Vice President ~ Bella L. Meese 407-0970 Bella.meese@scacai.comof Community RelationsDirector ~ Michael L. Carey 614-9036 Michael.carey@scacai.com10 Sun City Anthem • August 2012Bids were opened for: Anthem Center HVACreplacement project; Anthem Center woodworkrefinishing; Audio/Visual services; CD duplication;Liberty Center spa heater repair; Thin Client computerreplacement project, desktops, MacBook and AppleCare;tennis court windscreens; Pinnacle Village street sealcoating; Anthem Center exterior lighting; Freedom Hallaudio equipment; Facilities Department cabinets;construction management.BOARD MEETING NOTICESTuesday, 8/21/2012, 10:00 a.m.Board of Directors Agenda Review WorkshopDelaware RoomThursday, 8/23/2012, 9:00 a.m.Board of Directors Executive Session MeetingAnthem CenterThursday, 8/23/2012, 1:30 p.m.Board of Directors MeetingFreedom HallThursday, 9/6/2012, 10:00 a.m.Board of Directors Consolidated Budget & AssessmentReview WorkshopDelaware RoomIn accordance with NRS 116.3108 the above shall serveas notice of the Board of Directors meeting for the Sun CityAnthem Community Association, Inc. Homeowners arepermitted to speak to the association or executive board, unless theexecutive board is meeting in executive session. At the beginningof every Board Meeting, there is a member comment period forcomments relating to agenda items only. At the end of everyBoard Meeting, there is member comment period for comments onany subject. During this period, the Board will hear membercomments. The Board of Directors will not take action oncomments or requests made during the comment periods. Agendasfor the Board Meeting are available on the Monday prior to themeeting from the Administrative Office in the Anthem Center andon the Association’s web site (www.sca-hoa.org). The Agenda isalso posted on the Monday prior to the Board Meeting on theCommunity bulletin board in the Anthem Center. Homeownersare permitted to receive a copy of the minutes or a summary of theminutes in electronic format at no charge to the homeowner, or inpaper format at a cost not to exceed $.25 per page for the first tenpages, and $.10 per page thereafter. Copies of the minutes from aBoard of Directors meeting are available from the AdministrativeOffice. Audio copies of a Board of Directors meeting are availablefrom the Administrative Office upon request at a cost of $2.00 perdisc. The Management Office is located in the Anthem Center,2450 Hampton Road, Henderson, Nevada 89052. Office Hours are:8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 8:00a.m.- 6:30 p.m., Wednesday; and the first Saturday of each monthfrom 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or the second Saturday if the firstSaturday falls on a holiday. The telephone number for obtainingan agenda is 614-5800. The board is aware of all legalrequirements pursuant to the applicable laws and regulations.

Committee ReportsARCSecond & Fourth Thursday 9:00 a.m.Architectural Review SubcommitteeLionel Draper - ChairpersonARC-Committee@scacai.comHere we are again, Spirit article time, one of the truly greatfree monthly benefits of our community. New and existingresidents of Sun City Anthem may wish to make changesto the exterior of their property. We all strive to make andmaintain our homes as beautiful as they were when wepurchased them. So please fill out an application and joinus every second and fourth Thursday of the month withtwo copies of the changes you plan.One item we would like to address is the installation ofsatellite dishes. When coming in for approval, pleasespeak with a member so as to determine the best locationfrom both an aesthetic and reception, standpoint.In order to avoid costly unapproved changes, you can viewthe Design Guidelines on our website www.sca-hoa.orgor contact Community Compliance Manager JenniferGuilliams at 614-5812 or her assistant James Arteaga at614-5820.COMMUNICATIONSCOMMITTEECommunications CommitteeJoan Roth, Chairperson421-5646, Communicatons.Committee@scacai.comNext Meeting: Wednesday, August 8, 10:00 a.m.Arlington Room, Anthem CenterThe Communications Committee (CC) continues work onits many projects including print, Internet, public relationsand broadcasting.If you haven't done so already, sign up for the SCA websitemessage board. Cards with instructions on how to registerfor both the website and message board are available inAnthem, Independence and Liberty Centers.Channel 99 would like to once again recognize one of itsmost dedicated volunteers: Claude Wilton, primary studiocamera operator for over 325 Anthem Alive! programs andbefore that, Channel 99 news programs. Claude, wecouldn't do it without you! Merci beaucoup.Channel 99 has some new show offerings, so be sure totune in. Weekly program listings are now available at thefront desks of all three rec centers. And if you would like toexplore volunteer opportunities at Channel 99, pleaseemail Bob Passaro, the station's executive director, atrpassaro@cox.net.We are seeking volunteers to help maintain and enhanceall lines of internal and external communications betweencommunity management, residents, neighboring areas,the media and prospective homebuyers.This involves considering ways to best utilize thecommunication vehicles we have — Channel 99, the Spirit,the SCA website and person to person — and makingrecommendations to the Board not only on the best waysto disseminate information to the community at large, butalso the best ways for residents to make their voices heardand to encourage them to participate in SCA activities andevents.In addition to residence and attendance requirements, avolunteer must be computer literate; be a team playerwith good people skills; possess good oral and writtencommunication skills; and be organized and have soundbusiness acumen. Professional or life experience thatutilizes this skill set is desired.To apply, fill out the Volunteer Interest Form available atthe Membership Desk at Anthem Center, or emailCommunications.Committee@scacai.com for moreinformation.Remember to look for CC meeting minutes and otherimportant news at www.sca-hoa.org. Just log in, choosethe Board & Committees box, and select CommunicationsCommittee from the drop-down menu.We value resident input and invite you to attend ourmonthly meetings or email our chair with comments orsuggestions.COVENANTS COMMITTEEThe Board of Directors, as required in Article 5.2 of the ByLaws, established a Deed Restriction EnforcementCommittee. At Sun City Anthem this committee is calledthe “Covenants Committee.”The Covenants Committee is the hearing tribunal of theAssociation and conducts hearings held pursuant toSection 3.26 of the By Laws and Article 7.4 of theDeclaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.Hearings are normally scheduled once a month and theyare not open to the public or membership. A hearing isscheduled when a case cannot be resolved during theenforcement process. The Covenants Committee hearingtribunal reviews the information regarding an allegedviolation and determines if a violation of the standardsset forth in the Governing Documents occurred. Thiscommittee is also responsible for imposing fines and/orsanctions.Following a hearing before the Covenants Committee, thealleged violator shall have the right to appeal the decisionto the Board.ELECTION COMMITTEEElection Committee Meeting:Brian Segal, Chair270-6942, Election.Committee@scacai.comNext Meeting: Tuesday August 7, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.Concord Room, Anthem CenterIn June, the Election Committee re-elected Brian Segal asChairperson and elected John Burke as Vice-Chairpersonthrough May 31, 2013.Election Committee meetings are open to all residents andyou are invited to attend. The August 7 meeting will bea workshop to continue the work done at the July 10workshop in developing the 2013 Election Calendar andaddressing revisions to the Election Process Manual so asto “fine tune” and improve the process.SCA I.D. is required at all Election Committee meetingsand events.August 2012 • Sun City Anthem 11

LIFESTYLENext Meeting Date: Thursday, August 2, 1:00 p.m.Anthem Center, Arlington RoomKaren Lotspiech, ChairE-Mail: Lifestyle.Committee@scacai.com orkoddy@aol.comPhone: 263-2347Are you a member of a busy SCA club, with lots ofmeetings, programs and social events? Have you everthought about who arranges for the room reservations,set-up and audio/visual equipment, speaker or program,and the refreshments? The answer is your club’s officersand committee chairs who constitute your club board.They work with RMI to achieve the desired resultsnecessary to entertain you every month. They strive tomake your club appealing and successful.Our wonderful community is dependent on generousresidents who donate their time to make SCA the bestplace to retire. In addition to our 51 clubs, our volunteersserve on standing committees, in service groups and onour Board of Directors. SCA would not have thespectacular reputation it has without our manyvolunteers, and we would have no clubs.As we move into the club nominating season, each clubwill be contacting its entire membership with a plea toconsider applying for a position on their board. You don’thave to start off as the president! Think about an area thatappeals to you. Do you have a background in finance?Being a club treasurer might be a perfect fit. Do you love toplan events and decorate for them? I’m sure your clubwould love to offer you an opportunity to get involved inplanning their holiday event. Even the card clubs have tomake room reservations, collect dues and stay in touchwith their membership. Every club needs new volunteerseach year in order to continue functioning, as the moreexperienced board members decide to “retire.” Please thinkabout how you can give back to a club that hasadded a lot to your enjoyment of life here in SCA.The Lifestyle August meeting will be Friday, August 10,at 9:00 a.m.Committee ReportsPROPERTIES & GROUNDSNext Meeting: Sept. 8, 2012, 10:00 a.m.Location: Arlington Room, Anthem CenterChairperson: Stan LenciContact Info: 953-5796 orPG-Committee@scacai.comAfter four years of dedicated service with the Propertiesand Grounds Committee, we say goodbye to MargePierzchala at the end of this month. When asked about herfour years on the committee, she said it was a greatexperience, definitely educational but also a weightyresponsibility to our community. Although Marge wasmore than willing to continue her service, P&G’s Bylawsonly allow a maximum of two two-year terms; a kind of“forced retirement” in committee volunteerism. We aresad to see her depart and will miss her experience,viewpoints, dedication and most definitely her smile andpositive attitude. She’s been a tremendous asset to ourcommittee and to the community and clearly is one of theunsung heroes of this association.Speaking of P&G’s Bylaws, do you know where you canfind them? They’re on P&G’s webpage. We encourage youto check out P&G’s webpage and all the information thatcan be found there. In addition to our standard governingdocuments, we also post our agendas, draft and approvedminutes, our operational handbook and various reportsproduced throughout the year by the committee. Werecently posted reports on the 2013 Capital BudgetPrioritization and the 2012 Inventory Process Audit. We’vealso recently added the Appeal Process for Denied PIRFsto insure residents are aware of their right to appealdecisions made by the committee. Take a few minutes andvisit P&G’s webpage. The more you use it, the moreknowledge you’ll gain as to how the P&G Committeeoperates. You can view P&G’s webpage on SCA’s websiteby clicking on the Board/Committees tab, selectingProperties and Grounds and then clicking on theProperties and Grounds Committee Documents link.The mission of the Properties and Grounds Committeeis to support the Board of Directors and serve as acommunication link with the residents in the managementand development of our common amenities. We meet onthe Tuesday preceding the second Thursday of everymonth at 10:00 a.m., in the Arlington Room at AnthemCenter. Residents are encouraged to attend to offercomments on our agenda items or voice other concernsregarding our common amenities.AwareBuyers.ComAcclaimed: The mostup-to-date andcomprehensive websitefor SCA homesBruce Ricks, Ph.D. Realtor Ownerinformation@awarebuyers.com702.949.0836August 2012 • Sun City Anthem 13

Community ServicesThe CommunityService ClubIndependence CenterBingo dates for 2012 are:Sun Sept. 9th, 2012Sun Dec. 9th, 201220 Games/ $2050/50 Raffle for CashBonanza Coverall JackpotDoors Open 6:00 p.m.Early Bird 6:15 p.m.Regular Bingo 7:00 p.m.Sun City AnthemCommunity ServicesPresentsFor the benefit ofThe FoundationAssisting SeniorsSunday, September 30, 20121:00 pm to 4:00 pmSun City Anthem Independence Center$50 Ticket to include:CONCERTPerformances byMargaret CarbaughGail BeckmanMarilyn PetersonTEA SERVICETea SandwichesAssorted TeasSweet Treats“Alice in Anthemland”Tea PartyFASHION SHOWBoutique items to bemodeled byAnthem Jazz ModelsBOUTIQUEShopping in theSpecial BoutiqueUse your Ticket Voucherto select 1 boutique item.ADDITIONAL SHOPPING VOUCHERS AVAILABLE FORA $10 DONATIONTickets will go on sale in SeptemberMondays and Wednesdaysat Anthem Center 1-4 pmTuesdays and Thursdaysat the Independence Center 1-4 pmMake checks payable to“The Foundation Assisting Seniors”Deposit checks in the “Tea Party” Drop box,at Anthem Center OfficeDonations to the Foundation of designer clothing,handbags, shoes, etc will be gratefully accepted onTuesdays and Thursdays from 1-4 pmin the Independence Center.All remaining Boutique items will bedonated to Hope LinkDonation receipts will be issued during themonth of September.ASSISTANCE LINE:614-5862Business Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday(no weekends, no holidays)Volunteers provide the following services:TRANSPORTATION:To local area medical providers or supermarkets. Three (3)business days notice required to arrange your ride.EQUIPMENT:We will loan you (on a temporary basis) a wheelchair, walker,crutches, cane, or other durable medical equipment.HOME MAINTENANCE:Assistance with minor home maintenance chores such ascleaning or replacing overhead air filters, replacing batteries insmoke alarms and CO detectors, changing overhead light bulbsor lubricating garage doors.HOME ASSISTANCE:Resource directory of information on fee-based, discount,and many other services available to seniors. Volunteers willalso shop and deliver groceries or prescription medication toresidents who are temporarily homebound.SUPPORT GROUPS:CSC sponsors several support groups to assist the residents ofSun City Anthem.THESE GROUPS INCLUDE:Cancer: 2nd Monday, 9:30 a.m. Greene RoomLiving “Well” with Disabilities 2nd Thursday,10:30 a.m. Greene RoomLow VisionAlzheimer’s CaregiversBereavement (non-denominational)One-on-one grief counseling for loss of a childOne-on-one guidance throughJewish bereavement protocolFriends of Bill W. Meeting of Alcoholics AnonymousHome Caregivers(for those caring for a loved one at home)Volunteers are the backbone of the CSC. We need your help!Help us now and we will help you later!Call 614-5862 to volunteer or for further information.Wewould like to express our gratitude to:(formerly The Minuteman Foundation) for supportingour efforts to help our neighbors in the community.14 Sun City Anthem • August 2012

Club Sponsored EventsSCA Veterans ClubIce CreamSocialSat. August 4, 20127:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Anthem CenterGrand BallroomTickets $3.00Tickets on sale now@ Independence Center …. Thursdays & SaturdaysNoon – 2:30 p.m. until August 2, 2012(Ice cream provided courtesy of)ALBERTSON’s @ AnthemAll proceeds will be used to support all Service members, Veterans and their families.Tickets purchased at the door are $ 6.00.August 2012 • Sun City Anthem 21

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Facilities/LandscapingAugust~ The Social Security Act was signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 14, 1935.Weeds are always a problemand just a small amount ofrain will make them grow evenfaster and increase theirpopping up just about anywhere.Of course, not just ourAssociation areas are affected;their growth is a problem formany homeowners. So, whatcan I say other than “Welcometo the World of Weeds.” Inthe spring, the Associationcommon areas are treated witha pre-emergent product to detertheir growth before they begin to grow. This usuallyis enough protection for most of the year. When wedo have an unusually heavy rain season, ourlandscape crews will devote extra time to removingthem. Surprisingly, the revegetation areas will alsoproduce weeds, even though they are usually notclose to any water supply. In our community, wehave several expansive desert areas such as those inShadow Canyon, Black Mountain, and Tall MesaVillages.In our home gardens, weed control can demand agreat portion of our time to keep our yards beautiful.In the economy of agriculture, weed control can endup being a “mission-critical” situation to preservethe quality of fresh vegetables and other plants, butin reality, we seem to always have weeds. Ever sincethe first humans began planting and cultivating,weeds have been known to be a problem. Overthe years, it is fascinating to see all the tools andstrategies that have been designed to control weeds,remove weeds, poison weeds, burn weeds and so on.In addition to looking bad, weeds also rob the chosenlandscape of valuable water, space, sunlight andnatural nutrients in the soil. Everyone has adifferent perspective of what a weed is, however; itcan best be defined as ANY plant in the wrong place.Some gardeners perceive what you or I might call aweed as a benefit to their garden. What is a beautifulfragrance to one person is a cause of hay fever toanother.Just a reminder, that even though the SouthernNevada Water Authority does allow us to water dailythroughout the month of August, it is important tonote that under this program you may not runsprinklers between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and7:00 p.m. on any day. The Southern Nevada WaterAuthority has inspectors who watch for suchsituations, so we all really need to abide by theseguidelines in order to avoid receiving a water-wastefee or citation.As featured in this photo, the August birth-floweris the Gladiolus, which some believe to representsincerity and symbolize strength of character. Theseshowy flowers come in almost any color and sizeimaginable and atone time, becauseof their shape, theywere known as theSword Lily. TheGladioli requirevery moist soilconditions andcannot withstandwind and are notrecommended forhome gardens orlandscape accents.However, thisspectacular floweris often greenhousegrownin largequantities for marketing to florists, as they makebeautiful cut-flower arrangements.With the prime goal of keeping our communitybeautiful, we regularly walk our grounds andinteract with the crews from three landscapecompanies that maintain our outdoor areas. Theseareas include: the grounds around the Centers, SCAstreetscapes; desert re-veg areas; the common areasand gate maintenance in Pinnacle Village; thelandscape around the duplex homes; and rockdrains within our community.We always welcomethe opportunity to speak with the homeowners. Ifyou have questions, comments or concernsregarding any of our properties, please don’thesitate to contact me at christine.noble@scacai.comor 614 5863.Thank you,Christine Noble ~ Facilities/LandscapeCoordinator“Caring for our Community”For information regarding building maintenance and otherfacility projects, contact our Website: www.sca-hoa.org wherethe Facilities & Maintenance Section is maintained andfrequently updated by Bruno Panek, Facilities Manager.August 2012 • Sun City Anthem 27

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Revere Golf Shop 259-4653 | Buckman’s Grille 617-5780Rates:August 1 – August 31:ConcordSunday – Saturday $38 a.m., $28Twilight is 11:00 a.m., $25 SuperTwilight 1:30 p.m.LexingtonSaturday $43 a.m., $33Twilight is 11:00 a.m., $25 SuperTwilight 1:30 p.m.For Ladies Day Schedule please visitwww.scawgc.homestead.comFor Men’s Day Schedule please visitwww.mensrevere.orgPlease note that the above schedules may change.Call the Golf Shop 24 hours in advance to confirm.CARNITAS TACO VALUE DINNERSUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2012SEATINGS FROM 5:00 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.ADULTS - $11.99MENUPORK CARNITAS TACOSSALSA VERDEONIONS & CILANTROCOTIJASTEAMED CORN TORTILLASPINTO BEANSCILANTRO-LIME RICESOPAPILLASEND OF SUMMER ROOT BEER SOCIALSUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012SEATINGS FROM 5:00 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.ADULTS - $11.99MENUCHOPPED SIRLOIN STEAKMUSHROOM GRAVYMASHED POTATOESCORN ON THE COBDINNER ROLLSROOT BEER FLOATSPrices do not include tax.RESERVATIONS REQUIRED617-5780BUCKMAN’S HOURS OF OPERATION7:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. Sun City Anthem 31

Club InformationClub Contact Telephone EmailAnthem Authors .................................... Richard Wine 251-1932 pamrobjon@cox.netAquacize ................................................ Helen McKenney 415-944-0973 henabear@gmail.comArts and Crafts ...................................... Ralph Saccoliti 456-1819 ragfsac@cox.netBallroom Dance .................................... Fred Goldberg 914-2722 freddyg3@cox.netBid Whist ............................................... Tyrone Mason 485-2282 onegr8shot2@aol.comBilliards.................................................. Ron Armstrong 837-0251 ronarmstrong@cox.netBocce Ball ............................................. Marcy Fridmann270-2677marcyfridmann@hotmail.comBook ...................................................... Susan Hernandez 263-4088 sehernandez1@gmail.comBowling ................................................. Vern Schaubert 263-3630 marivern@centurylink.netBunco .................................................... Helen McKenney 415-944-0973 henabear@gmail.comCeramics ............................................... Cathy Doll 616-3946Channel 99 ............................................ Nancy Hepburn 269-8607 anthemalive@hotmail.comChinese Heritage .................................. Peter Tu 492-9098 ptu888@cox.netCommunity Patrol ................................. Ed Miller 614-6751 patrol.chief@scacai.comCommunity Service .............................. Emile Girard 270-0470 bevo61@cox.netComputer .............................................. Bernie Thompson 616-9440 president@myscacc.comCurrents Events/History ....................... George Zielsdorff 586-0960 geoziels@cox.netDemocratic Club ................................... Janet Miller263-0881SCADemocrats@aol.comDuplicate Bridge ................................... David Fineman 270-6441 finemandavid@hotmail.comEmergency Preparedness .................... Roy Prince 889-8221 reprince@earthlink.netFilipiniana Club ................................... Carmelo Beley 837-4900 beleyc@aol.comFinancial.............................................. Don Manning 453-1492 don.manning@cox.netGarden................................................... Gloria Gorman 564-3667 gloriahg@cox.netHand & Foot ....................................... Karen Fleischer 270-8386 fleischer1@cox.netHavurah............................................... Laura Sebotnick982-3494sebotnickl@yahoo.comHiking & Outing .................................... Mike Picciano 468-8542 mike4245@cox.netHow To, Can Do................................... John Waterhouse 492-0186 johnwaterhouse@cox.netInternational Culture Conn .................... Marianne Blaha 897-0229 bigwwt@gmail.comItalian Forum.......................................Vince Capillupocapivj@cox.netLifelong Learning .................................. Larry Kaplan 896-3913 larrykap@cox.netMah Jongg ............................................ Nancy Lebish 614-8694 nlebish@cox.netMen’s Golf.......................................... Gary Duffel 407-7122 elduff@cox.netOpera Lover’s....................................... Mary Bruner 837-7371 brunerkdmg@aol.comPaddle Tennis....................................... Sal Fiorentinomotorsal@aol.comPan ...................................................... Carol FranklinCfranklinremax@aol.comParty Bridge ........................................ Jack Trugman997-1005jtrug1@cox.netPerforming Arts................................... Bill Starr 263-7716 wisdom3@cox.netPet .......................................................JoAnne Swadron 914-9112 vegassunpuppy@aol.comPickleball............................................. Barbara Wrightwrightbarbara@gmail.comPinochle ................................................ Katherine Ficaro 263-8273Poker................................................... Coleman Washington 302-2409 Ezyryde102@aol.comPorcelain ............................................... Carol Montambeau 896-0095 cmontambeau@yahoo.comRepublican Club .................................... Kay Dwyer 733-0401 kaycd@cox.netRV....................................................... George Ormsby 492-2542 george_ormsby@msn.comScrabble.............................................. Samaria Graham 260-6307 ozellag@cox.netSewing and Quilting............................. Mary Ann Brim981-7417scasaq@hotmail.comShanghai Rummy.................................Shirley LaChance 837-9924 mymoneyandme@yahoo.comSingles................................................. Carol Bochner 685-9441 bochnerc@aol.comSoftball................................................ John Paul Molfetta 361-4572 jpmvegas@yahoo.comTable Tennis......................................... Wes McGlaughlin 873-7083 sca_tabletennisclub@ifs.lvcoxmail.comTennis.................................................. Ed Burrellejb107@juno.comVeterans .............................................. Bill Campbell 263-9302 wealthbc@cox.netWomen’s ............................................. Jo Ann Malterjoannmalterscawc@aol.comWomen’s Golf........................................ Gail Horky 454-0288 redteeslv@cox.netWoodchips.......................................... Bill Van Ooyen 614-8056 wjvanooyen@centurylink.netNeighborhood Advisory Group Representatives by VillagePinnacle Village: Donna Dickey 617-9930 labloverx2@cox.netAndy Smith 614-5380 ats235@embarqmail.comJackie McRitchie 270-9264 jake89052@cox.netJudy Sansone 889-5067 nikkismama@gmail.comCanyon Crest Villas (20 units): Jackie Mars 407-6709 Jackie.mars@cox.netHigh Mesa Villas: Gilda BrownleeAnita De Souza202-1236269-5638gr8rn4life@yahoo.commeandmo1@cox.netMountain View Villas (58 units): Laura West 363-3702 laurawest@gmail.comCarol Wilson 489-4427 n/a32 Sun City Anthem • August 2012

ANTHEM AUTHORSWords are the most powerful drug used by mankind.Rudyard KiplingTwo contests were held. President Richard Wine presenteda word puzzle using the same seven letters for all theblanks, “The ___7____ doctor was _3__ __4__ to operatebecause she had _2_ __5___. ” (See end of article for theanswer.) Regrettably, the answer was accidentally releasedbefore the contest was completed. The contest for an entryusing music in some way had two winners, with newmember Mary Ann Unger presenting a poem, Passages,and Dick Rose with a story entitled Music Box Eulogy.Diane Hahn read a short story in poetic form. LynneLanier presented a paper entitled God, Science and theComputer.Guest speaker Jo Williams, a professional editor,entertained the members with an excellent presentation.The morning and afternoon in-depth critiques arecontinuing.These are a few examples of the exciting things AnthemAuthors experience. You, too, can listen and share yourwriting. We meet every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in AnthemCenter. Our annual membership dues are $10.00. Pleaseview our website at www.AnthemAuthors.com and readsome of our writings or contact Elaine Stubbs at 361-8529for more information. You can also call our President,Richard Wine, at 251-1932.Also, don’t miss the display of our members’ books in thecabinet outside the Computer Club Room in AnthemCenter.(ANSWER: The notable doctor was not able to operatebecause she had no table.)AQUACIZEBirthday Luncheon August 15 11:30 a.m.Restaurant to be announcedHappy August! Hope everyone is having a great summer.Happy Birthday wishes go out to Betsy Green, IreneJanicki, Marilyn Means, Patti Perez, Carolyn Gortlerand Mary Ann Cunningham.We were unable to secure a restaurant in time for theAugust Spirit Magazine article. However, we will have arestaurant in time for August and it will be postedin the ladies locker room as soon as possible.As always, please RSVP before Sunday, August 12, toHelen McKenney at 722-1607 or emailzhenabear@gmail.com or to Rachael Kay at714-394-8778 or email HRKay25@yahoo.com.Anyone attending aquacize classes are invited to join oursocial club. We meet once a month to celebrate birthdays,get to know each other, and have fun. Dues are $5.00annually. To obtain an enrollment form, see Marci Price atthe pool or call her at 998-0722. Forms are also available atthe Sun City Anthem Business Center.See you poolside!!ARTS AND CRAFTSProduct Displays:Several examples of creative designs made by the Arts andCrafts membership are located in the cabinets in the lobbyof the Independence Center. Items in these display casesmay be purchased through the Membership Desk locatedin the Independence Center or by contacting JoanSchaumburg at joans49@gmail.com.Featured Artist Spotlight:This month, the Arts and Craftsare pleased to feature samplesof Woodcarving pieces createdby Larry Ashment (Recipe Chef),Ken Baker (The Chicken Thief)and Dan Slater (Street Band).Please contact MartelThompson (Information Below)for information and/orquestions regarding specifictechniques and projects.Please enjoy!Further Information:Membership to Arts and Crafts is open to all interestedparties. Please contact any of the following individuals foradditional information about the various Arts and CraftsGroup activities.Bead Weaving: Janette Bond............j@jewelrybyj.com or 336-8006Colored Pencils: Jo Cappellitti ....................................................914-0119Fused Glass: Sandy Dyan..............................................................614-9939Knit/Crochet: Mary Turner..........................................................421-6727or Sandra Watkins...........................................................................492-9343Mosaics: Judy Jones..........................................................................869-8528Needlepoint: Barbara Zielsdorff................................................586-0860or Roberta Kushner.........................................................................616-7165Photography: Bob Reed.............reed7908@yahoo.com or 860-1557Polymer Clay: Pat Badgers..............................................................489-6783Donna Bourdon..............................................260-7047Scrapbooking: Alice Leonard......................................................614-8976Stained Glass: John D’Angelo.................nojj@msn.com or 407-0556Stamping: Diana Titus .................................................................837-7913Liz Walek-Sowin............. ewalek1@cox.net or 269-5658Beginners: Audrey Hearn .... aghearn10@yahoo.com or 283-5007Tuesday Painters: Ruth McDermott............ ruthamcd@cox.net or750-2553Woodcarving: Martel Thompson.............m25thomp@yahoo.comFurther Information:President, Ralph Saccoliti..............................................................456-1819or Spirit Magazine Liaison, Marilyn Davis: cccincreno@aol.com.August 2012 • Sun City Anthem 33

BOWLINGSCA Bowling Club: This club was established to promotethe game of bowling for Sun City Anthem residents. TheBowling Club acts as an interface to the SCA CommunityAssociation and the SCA Bowling Leagues. BowlingLeague members, in general, are de facto members of theSCA Bowling Club. The Club President is Vern Schaubert(263-3630.) Internet users can now obtain SCA Leagueinformation by contacting www.LeagueSecretary.com.SCA Sin City Seniors: The Thursday fall/winter Sin CitySeniors Bowling League is held at the South Point BowlingCenter. The 2012-2013 league starts at 10:00 a.m.,September 13. An organization meeting is scheduled for9:00 a.m. on September 6. Team rosters should besubmitted to the league officers ASAP.This is a closed league and is open only to SCA residentsage 55 or over. Each league member must pay an annualUSBC sanction fee (currently $20.00,) plus a weeklybowling fee. (Probably will still be $10.00 per bowler.) Thesecretary maintains a list of individuals who desire toenter the league; please contact her if you wish to bowl.Questions should be addressed to either Bev Wertz orHector Rosario.Officers for the fall/winter season are: President: HectorRosario (586-7225,) Vice-President: Ken Hershfield,Secretary: Bev Wertz (407-8761.)SCA Anthem Rollers: The 10:00 a.m. (Monday) BowlingLeague is organized as a trio (3 bowlers per team) at theSouth Point Bowling Center. Contact Robert LaMorteat 837-6223 (email: rlamor@aol.com) or the South PointBowling Center for league start date and other leagueinformation.BUNCO CLUBThe Bunco Club meets every Monday night at 7:00 p.m. inthe Emerson/Franklin Room. So if your Monday nightroutine could use a change, why not join us for a game ofBunco. If you can throw dice and count, you can play thiseasy to learn, fun and sometimes frustrating dice game.You’ll meet new friends, maybe have a chat with some oldfriends and enjoy a night out. Bring yourself, a partner ora friend. Everyone is welcome, including guests. If youwish to join the yearly membership fee is $3.00 and it costs$2.00 a week to play. For more information you can contactHelen McKenney at 722-1607 or Sue Weddle at 837-3363.CERAMICSIf you’ve worked with ceramics before, or have neverenjoyed the experience of creating your own clay“masterpiece” but think you’d like to, this is the club foryou. Our members paint, glaze and fire pieces that arealready molded, or some start from scratch with just ablock of clay. We have a formal orientation for all newmembers. If you think you’d enjoy creating a special pieceas a gift or have plans to decorate your home and yardwith your creations, all this is possible if you become amember of the Ceramics Club. The Ceramics Room in theAnthem Center is available to members every day butWednesday mornings, and monitors are available onTuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00 a.m. to noon andMonday, Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., ifyou’d like to stop by for a tour. Come enjoy the goodfellowship and creativity of the Ceramics Club and beprepared to be inspired by our creative members.We welcome new members and Cathy Doll, President, canbe contacted at 616-3946 if you have questions.CHINESE HERITAGEThe Chinese Heritage Club (CHC) sponsors groupactivities and events that are of interest to all Sun CityAnthem Residents. CHC activities and events aredesigned to celebrate, preserve, promote and share amongour fellow residents, the Chinese cultures and traditions.They include such areas as arts, music, culinary, healthenhancements and ancient philosophy. CHC alsosponsors a number of social activities.CHC Sponsored Weekly Activities for all membersHealth Enhancement Gathering: Monday, Wednesday2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Liberty Center Friday 3:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m. – Liberty Center Contact Thomas Cheng attmhcheng@cox.Modern Chinese Dance Workshop: Sunday 8:45 a.m. –10:45 a.m. – Liberty Center Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 10:30a.m. – Liberty Center Contact Lizwu Wu atwulizwu@cox.netYuan-Ji Dance: Monday and Friday 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.– Liberty Center Contact Celia Chang atcpchang709@hotmail.comChinese Folk Dance: Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. –Liberty Center Contact Grace Liang atgracemling@yahoo.comAdvance Mandarin Chinese Class: Wednesday 2:00 p.m.– 3:30 p.m. – Anthem Center’s Greene RoomContact Kitty Zee at DZ888KZ@aol.comBeginner Mandarin Chinese Class: Thursday 3:00 p.m. –4:30 p.m. – Anthems Center’s Greene RoomContact Kitty Zee at DZ888KZ@aol.comBoard MeetingThe CHC Board of Director meets on the third Tuesday ofeach month from 9:00 a.m. - noon in Penn Room atIndependence Center.Membership:To join CHC, please go to:www.SCA ChineseHeritageClub.org or contact JosephHsu at 982-7303 or email josephfhsu@gmail.comThe dues are $5.00 per person per calendar year.August 2012 • Sun City Anthem 37

Club InformationCOMPUTER CLUBMembership:The Computer Club welcomes any Sun City Anthemresident with an interest in using a computer. Stop by tolearn more and join the club. Annual dues are$15.Some benefits of membership:• Use of the club computer lab• Free classes• Eligibility for personal computer help/house callsVisit our website at www.myscacc.com.Computer and Electronic Equipment Disposal Update:On Saturday, November 17, we will be collecting oldcomputer and electronics equipment for the Blind Centerof Nevada.Computer Assistance:Need personalized computer instruction, help solvingcomputer problems, or assistance in setting up a computeror a home network? With our House Call program a clubvolunteer will come to you for just a $20 donation to theclub. For a list of volunteers with their phone numbers andareas of expertise, visit www.myscacc.com/housecall. Ifunable to access the Internet, call Terri at 263-5240 forassistance.For answers to computer-related questions or forsuggestions visit www.myscacc.com/contact or e-mailhelp@myscacc.com.Computer Instruction:To view class offerings and descriptions, visit our websiteat www.myscacc.com and click on Classes, or to viewmonthly class schedules select Calendar. Club memberscan sign up for classes via our website by logging in andthen clicking on specific classes on the Calendar page.Meetings:General Meetings are open to all SCA residents.However, there is no scheduled general meeting forAugust. The next general meeting will be on Thursday,September 13.Computer Talk – Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. in the clubclassroom.CURRENT EVENTSThe Club meets every Monday from 10:00 a.m. until noonand every Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in theAnthem Center (Bristol & Concord Rooms.) The secondThursday of each month is in Independence Center.We are an information and entertainment club. Topics runthe gamut from local, regional, national and international.They are presented from both conservative and liberalpoints of view. Civility in our discourse is encouraged,controversy is guaranteed. All members are welcome toparticipate in any of the discussions or just listen at yourleisure. If you are frustrated not having a forum to expressyour views and concerns, this is the place for you!Annual membership dues are $10/year (less than$0.10/meeting.) Prospective members are permitted toattend up to (3) meetings free of charge prior to joining.Contact: George Zielsdorff Email: geoziels@cox.net38 Sun City Anthem • August 2012

DEMOCRATS CLUBThe SCA Democrats extends anSCA D emocratsinvitation to all residents to joinus every second Monday ofthe month at 6:30 p.m. inIndependence Center’s MorrisRoom, except for July andAugust. In July and August, we will be cooling off forfun and on Thursdays, starting at 5:00 p.m. at a localneighborhood tavern. For the details, call Norma Unger,Coordinator of Fun and Frolic at: 293-5218 or e-mail her:B l u e R a e N o r m a @ g m a i l . c o m . C o m e a n d e n j o yrefreshments and stimulating conversation. Our regularschedule of meetings resume in September.The Democrats Club is dedicated to empowering votersand to electing representatives who speak to our concerns.The issues facing us as seniors are truly profound. At ourmeetings, you will become better informed on criticalmatters of the day and engage in the political process in afact-based and dignified atmosphere of mutual respect.You will hear from lawmakers and experts in public policywho address issues that concern you.Our June 18 annual “Honor Our Own Award” dinner,featured Commissioner Steve Sisolak. He was presentedwith our “Man of the Year” award. He shared the stagewith our club’s award recipients Carl and Karen Mandleyand Jerry Saperstein for their extraordinary service to theclub and communityClub InformationDUPLICATE BRIDGEDuplicate Bridge can be played at the Anthem Center inthe Emerson/Franklin Room. The game is open to alllevels of Bridge players (beginners thru expert.) Allinterested persons are welcome. Playing times areWednesdays from 6:00 p.m. until approximately 9:30 p.m.,and Saturdays from noon until approximately 3:30 p.m.If you have never played Duplicate Bridge, this is a greatopportunity to play in a low level, competitive and friendlyenvironment.Our game is not ACBL (American Contract Bridge League)sanctioned, but we abide by ACBL standards of play. Pointsare not awarded.Club officers can be contacted for additional information:President David Fineman 270-6441Vice President Jerry Vonderahe 837-7500Treasurer George Freeman 614-4527Secretary Mary Ellen Dolan 616-9761Anyone wishing to play who needs a partner shouldcontact Gerda Hagen at 614-7745.FILIPINIANAThe Filipiniana Club of Sun CityAnthem (SCA) continues to organizeevents to foster camaraderie amongthe large Filipino community membersand others at SCA. Activitiesscheduled for the remainder of the yearare as follows: September 20, 1:00 p.m.to 1:00 a.m., Trip to Tuacahn to seeAladdin; October 5, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Food andDance Fest at Independence Center Courtyard; November13, 9:00 a.m. to noon, General Membership Meeting atIndependence Center, Penn Room; and December 1,5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Holiday Party at Anthem Center.Photos taken at the June 8 “Pista Sa Nayon” can be viewedat www.filipiniana.shutterfly.com. The club’s officialwebsite with completeinformation of all clubevents, meetings andother news is underconstruction and couldbe ready before thesummer ends.Commissioner Sisolak used the occasion to announce theend of the Sloan Pit Mine project and to acknowledge thecontributions of the Sun City Anthem Democrats in thiseffort.For more information on SCA Democrats, emailSCADemocrats@aol.com or phone or fax 263-0881.Here are the officers of our club:Ronald Garland, At large Donald Kusel,Vice President, Jane Kusel, Rec. Sec.Vernon Mattson,At large Susan Mihalich, Director of Communications,Janet Miller, President, Rich Miller, Treasurer,Zelda Weingard, Cor. Sec.The club aims topreserve, promote andshare the Filipinoculture and traditionsamong all residents ofSCA. Memberships areopen to all SCA residents. You do not have to be a Filipino tojoin the club. Annual dues are $5.For general information, contact Carmelo Beley,beleyc@aol.com or 837-4900; social events, Tessie Cruz,tessbcruz@yahoo.com or 914-2343; and membership, RomyNolasco, romynolasco2@gmail.com or 421-2503.No club meetings and social events during the summermonths. Have a great summer, wherever you may be!August 2012 • Sun City Anthem 39

Club InformationFINANCIALNo Meeting (off for the summer)Upcoming programs for the remainder of the year are:September 12, 2012• Strategic Planning Group (Adam Lee, Allianz)October 10, 2012• David Straus, Elder Law AttorneyNovember 14, 2012• Keith Fitz-Gerald (Money Map Press, LLC)December 12, 2012• Holiday GalaTwo Special Notes:Special Request to Club Members: The Financial Club needs avolunteer to help the club in organizing the year-end GALA(no experience needed and it is a lot of fun.) Please call DonManning, President Financial Club at 453-1492.Please consider joining the AFC Board of Directors. We have anurgent need for new talent. Contact Don Manning, AFCPresident, if you are interested (453-1492) in volunteering forthe GALA event or joining the board.GARDENThe Garden Club is spending the last weeks of summerpreparing for our first season's meeting on September 11.During August, we are enjoying the fruits of our gardeninglabors by seeing how are members have utilized theirexpertise to make our gardens showplaces for ourcommunity. Soon we will be planning out the fallschedule and we are looking forward to greeting ourmembers once again. Those interested in joining the SunCity Anthem Garden Club are invited to join with us atnext month's meeting.HAVURAHHavurah, or Friendship Group, at Sun City Anthem wasformed in 2002 as a means for many of the new Jewishresidents, as well as others, to meet, socialize and ease thetransition from their prior communities. We often tell newmembers to think of us as their “new family.” This isachieved by organizing a wide variety of social, cultural,educational and recreational events throughout the year.The SCA Havurah welcomes all SCA residents to join andparticipate in its activities. A variety of activities areplanned to meet the needs and interests of all of ourmembers. We get together for parties, movie nights,dine-in (small groups in members’ homes,) dine-out, daytrips, Break the Fast, Succot Picnic, lectures, HanukkahDinner Dance and more. Our activities are the plannedbased on suggestions by our membership.For more information, contact Maxine Drapkin at:membership@sca-havurah.org.We have our General Membership Meetings approximatelyevery three months. Meetings are held in the Morris andNelson Rooms in Independence Center.Officers are:President: Jeff BerkowVice President: Allan SebotnickMembership Vice President: Maxine DrapkinSecretary: Laura SebotnickTreasurer: Elaine HalprinCome join us!HAND AND FOOT CLUBThe Club meets each Tuesday at 5:45 p.m. and eachFriday at 12:45 p.m. in the Morris/Nelson Rooms inIndependence Center.The game is easy to play, you don’t have to come with apartner and new players will receive instructions. Duesfor 2012 are only $5.00. For further information call KarenFleischer, 270-8386.Hope to see you soon.40 Sun City Anthem • August 2012

Club InformationHIKING AND OUTINGNo meetings in AugustNext Meeting: September 12 - 1:00 p.m.Afternoon meetingPresident Mike Picciano - mike4245@cox.net468-8542New Member Advisor - Burt Davis - burtdd@aol.com466-3821SEE CLUB WEBSITE – www.sunhikers.homestead.com• Membership and contact information• Schedule and description of monthly hikes & lastminuteweather/trail condition changes• Social Calendar• Away trip information & sign upEnjoy the wonderful outdoors and hiking trails in and nearthe Las Vegas Valley. Stay fit and healthy with theencouragement and camaraderie of friends. Our social eventsand away trips offer fun times and great memories. Trailhikes vary by level to build endurance and skill. If you preferto walk in the neighborhood, or want to work on yourconditioning for trail hikes, check out the weekly walks.Hikes: Monday and Friday morning (start times dependon seasonal conditions.) Meet in northeast AnthemCenter parking lot. New members should attend a hikingorientation session or receive “hike clearance” from the NewMember Advisor. ALL hikers must wear hiking boots andbring adequate water (2 liters.) Trails are rated from moderateto extremely strenuous.V. P. Beth Lane 592-8733 keithandbeth@embarqmail.comHOW TO, CAN DOThird Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.How To — Know your wills, trusts, deeds, maritalcontracts, life insurance and annuities. Morbidity andmortality issues are not just creative liabilities for you andyour family.Can Do — Learn to do the right things in law andeconomics when it comes to your money by knowing thequestions that you need to ask. Then learn to ‘Pro Se’your own solutions to probable negative issues anddifficulties in law, in economics and when it comes to yourmoney, your investments, your taxes and your estate andfinancial health. The key to the club is knowledge,learning right from wrong and making sure you know theright questions to ask for your security and peace of mind.Contact John Waterhouse 492-0186 orjohnwaterhouse@cox.netICCCThe International Culture Connections Club (ICCC) is achartered SCA club dedicated to exploring culturesaround the world, promoting young generations who areinvolved in cultural activities, and supporting charitableinstitutions.The Positive Attitude Happiness Group is a SharedInterest Group under ICCC, which meets every firstTuesday of the month at the Greene Room from 10:00 a.m.to noon. For more information, please contact Betty Pressat 252-5280 or email her at Press7260@aol.com. A free event, the Mid-Autumn Festival and InternationalCultural Show, will be held at the Freedom Hall onSunday, September 23, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Tickets will be given on first-come, first-served basis. Ifinterested, please call Marianne Blaha at 897-0229 orCharlie Wong at 492-6318. Refreshments will be servedafter the performance at the Nelson and Morris Rooms.The ICCC Board Meetings are held on the second Tuesdayof each month at the Penn Room at Independence Centerstarting at 10:00 a.m. to noon. All members are invitedto attend.Shown below and on the next page are pictures taken atthe Lin Hong Li Music Ensemble performance.Neighborhood Walks: Check the club website for thedates that walks resume this fall.Away Trips:• September - Yellowstone• October - Capitol Reef• November - Gold Butte• February - Potential trip to Yosemite for crosscountry skiing/ snowshoeing.Contact Greg Pardee to express interest.Members sign up on website & include email.V.P. Greg Pardee nvgreg@cox.net 896-7364August ust 2012•Sun City Anthem 41

Club InformationITALIAN FORUMMAH JONGGThe Italian Forum Club is a social club that is open to allSun City members. It is a multi-national club that hostsseveral events during the year with an Italian-style flavor.Our events include exciting entertainment, dancing, goodfood and raffles.Mark your calendar!Saturday, September 15-Italian Game DayFriday, October 12-Columbus Day PartyFriday, December 7-Holiday PartyCome and join the fun!! New members are welcome!!!Details and more Information on the events areforthcoming. To learn more information on membership,contact Club President, Vince Capillupo, atcapivj@cox.net or 914 -4481.LIFELONG LEARNINGLifelong Learning will be on vacation in August. We willreturn in September.Within the past years, have you enjoyed the guestspeakers? Do you wonder who arranges for them? Howabout the monthly discussion groups? How are the topicsselected? Will you be attending the Honors Breakfast?Who does the inviting and arranges for the food? Everwonder about how the room is always properly set up andwho arranges for this? And who operates the audio visualequipment?The answers are simple: the club officers, committee chairsand the various departments of RMI. All of the involvedpersons are SCA residents and Life Long Learningmembers. Our community is heavily dependent on theunselfish involvement of time by our volunteers.Club membership is open. Mah Jongg has become verypopular and will continue on the first Wednesday of everymonth from noon to 4:00 p.m. Snowbirds, singles andnewcomers – if you would like to play Asian or Americanand have no game, drop in and play. We have sets for bothkinds of Mah Jongg so there is no need for you to bringyours.Upcoming events: Asian Mixer on Tuesday, September 11.American Tournament on Wednesday, October 10.American Mixer on Wednesday, November 7. HolidayLuncheon on Friday, December 14.New Event: We will be celebrating Halloween onWednesday, October 31 with a Pajama Party Social. Comeand play in your pajamas, bathrobe and slippers. We willbe serving party snacks between noon and 4:00 p.m. Ifyou do not have a game, we will get you into one - Asianor American.Want to learn American/Western Mah Jongg? We haveclasses available to club members. To make a reservationcontact Natalie Rakow at 434-8555, nrakow@cox.net.Asian Mah Jongg is growing in popularity. We have all thesupplies for the game, plus our newly revised andupdated fan pays card. The cost of the card is $1.00 for clubmembers. Asian lessons are held in Liberty Centeron Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Forinformation, contact Elaine Galant at 444-2528or lasvegasmom1@cox.net.If you would like join the Mah Jongg Club, or wantmore information, contact Nancy Lebish at 614-8694or nlebish@cox.net. We are always happy to have newmembers.Have a great game. We deserve it.It does not matter whether it is on a club committee, a SCAstanding committee or on the SCA board itself, all arevolunteers. I know a good job is being done as we havebeen rated the best place to retire.Now I know you are thinking that you are retired, want toenjoy your retirement at SCA, enjoy all that is offered andno longer feel obligated to be involved. Guess what? Youare wrong. To put it another way, without the volunteers tobe club officers and serve on the various committees, therewill be no activities, including Life Long Learning.At our Honors Breakfast, we will be electing ourofficers for the coming year. Why not get involved andvolunteer? Contact Al Tenner at 448-6518 or e-mailat alvintenner@hotmail.com.42 Sun City Anthem • August 2012

MEN’S GOLFThe 2012 Club Championship was a success. The MatchPlay for the Club Championship created a lot ofexcitement. The winner was Rich Lepke. Dave Davisfinished second. Mark Reiland and Dick Shaul had a drawfor third place. They each received a certificate and prizemoney. Other winners were: Flight 1 Gross Winner-TipBoyd, Flight 1 Net Winner-Dan Loughtry, Flight 2 GrossWinner-Kevin Smith, Flight 2 Net Winner-HaroldHigginbotham, Flight 3 Gross Winner-Emile Girard, Flight3 Net Winner-Peter Tu, Senior Flight Gross Winner-ChuckMensik, Senior Flight Net Winner-Robert Traum.Congratulations to all these winners. A special thankyou to Mark Reiland and Andy Bednar for their hard workon making the Club Championship a success. GaryCranford of UBS sponsored the luncheon and Buckman'sdid a great job. We would like feedback and input on theClub Championship. Send your suggestions tomensrevere@aol.com.Regarding g“Pace of Play”- Be ready to hit when it is yourturn; while others are hitting (as long as you are not intheir way,) 1. Calculate your distance; 2. Choose your club;3. Line up your shot; 4. If you are away and another playeris looking for his ball, hit your ball then go and help, notthe other way around. Jim McGonigle is doing a great jobwith keeping the play to 4 1/2 hours or less on Men's Day.If you are interested in joining Revere Men's Golf Club,applications are available at the Pro Shop or on ourwebsite at www.mensrevere.org. The Club plays eachweek and schedules a variety of golfing formats rangingfrom individual play to team events.Club InformationOPERAThe Opera Lovers Club invites you to spend an eveningwith us in Freedom Hall. We meet the second Thursday ofeach month – registration is at 6:45 p.m. and the operastarts promptly at 7:00 p.m.This month, we will view the Piratesof Penzance starring Kevin Kline,Angela Lansbury, Linda Ronstadt,George Rost and Rex Smith.On the coast of Cornwall, a gang ofpirates play and party as Frederic (apirate apprentice) reminds the pirateking that his obligation to the gang issoon over. He was apprenticed untilhis twenty first birthday (that day,)and he is leaving them. Frederic’snursery maid explains that Fredericshould never have been a pirateexcept for her mistake. She was told to apprentice Frederictoa pilot, but she misunderstood and placed him with apirate instead.A synopsis will be sent to all members the week of ourmeeting.Join us for an evening of entertainment – membership($10) is open to all residents. Guest fees $1 per meeting.The upcoming events will be singers from Sin City Opera,Carmen, The Bartered Bride and we will end the year withour annual dinner party.PADDLE TENNISIf you missed the first three of our sixmajor tournaments on the 2012 SCAPTCPlayer’s Tour, it is not too late to join usand enjoy our three remaining 2012events: Hot August Nights, August 26;Fuzz Frenzy III, October 13; and ourfantastic annual Jingle Mingle HolidayGathering, December 8. Just a reminderthat there will be food and refreshments atall of these events…not that that wouldinfluence anyone. Just say’n!We beat the heat with summer play in the early morningsor late evenings under the lights. Step out of the airconditioning and find out that the only thing really hot isthe court action. Anyway, a little sweat is always a goodway to cleanse those pores and watch those pounds meltaway. Hydrate well and bring plenty of water and thelong-awaited shade structure should be complete by thetime you are reading this.Our Liberty Center court summer club play schedule isTuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings and Mondayand Wednesday evenings. Please refer to the postedschedule on the courtside activity board at Liberty Centerfor current club play hours.You should know by now that our major play events are allabout FUN. We do not take ourselves, or our sport, tooseriously so players of all abilities can be assured of a goodtime. Join today. Membership forms are available in ourSCA club mailbox. Dues are just $10.00 or $0.19 per weekof fun.continued...August 2012 • Sun City Anthem 43

Club InformationWe have games for all skill levels plus introductory classes,providing those new to the sport with an opportunity totry play on the court. Contact Sal Fiorentino atmotorsal@aol.com to schedule your free introductorylesson today.Club-furnished paddles andballs are available for checkout at the Liberty Center receptiondesk. If you enjoy yourgame, then we welcome you tojoin our club to participate in ahost of fun play events. Just areminder that your SCAPaddle Tennis Club has threecourts, low membership fees,socials, tournaments and all ofthe equipment you need to have some FUN, whileslogging through another desert summer.See you on the courts.PANMondays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. -9:30 p.m. & Saturday, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Come make new friends, come see old friends and play afun, fast-paced and exciting game of cards. This game willkeep you smiling and laughing from fun and a littlefrustration. Pan is a game enjoyed by both men andwomen. A very popular rummy-style game in the westernpart of the United States and Florida.If you would like to join in and learn the game, please callFrank Eckenrod, at 570-7567. If you just need a refreshercourse, stop by and see us during any play time listedabove. We’ll be glad to have you see if it’s the game youremember. We’re located in the main building near theFitness Center.Look for upcoming social events and have fun with us!Any questions about membership, please contact CarolFranklin, Communications Chair at cfranklinremax@aol.com.PARTY BRIDGEGame Location: Emerson/Franklin Room in theIndependence CenterParty Bridge sessions are held as follows:Rubber Scored Non-Partner sessions are on Thursdayafternoons from 1:00 p.m. to approximately4:00 p.m.Chicago Scored Partner sessionsare held on Sunday and Tuesdayafternoons from 1:00 p.m. toabout 4:00 p.m. With prior notice,allowance for late arrival may bepossible. A sit-out round and/orplay with a “dummy” are usedwhen needed so that no one needbe sent home if there is an oddnumber of players.For questions, please call Jack Trugman at 997-1005 orSandra Burke at 896-0705.PERFORMING ARTSRehearsals are underway for our fall production,“Vampires, the Musical.” Show dates are October 18, 19, 20and 21. Ticket sales will begin Wednesday, October 3 from1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Independence Center BoxOffice. Box Office hours will continue: Mondays 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Our famous Anthem Choraliers, under the direction ofYvonne Cloutier, will begin rehearsals in August for theirSpring Concert. Concert dates are March 8 & 9 in FreedomHall. They will be showcasing the songs of Johnny Mercerand his talented friends. If you would like to join in the funof performing with this group, before the rehearsals start,contact Jean Pearl at jeanpearl29@gmail.com.Shutters • Blinds • Shades • Drapery • Solar Screens • TintingOUR EVERY DAYPRICES ARE50-75%OFFmanufacturer’s suggested retailFree Measuring•Free Installation•Full Lifetime GuaranteeAuthorized Retailer For:• Hunter Douglas• Levolor• Century Blinds• Graber• Norman Shutters• Avalon ShuttersCALL FOR FREE IN-HOME ESTIMATE702-255-0502Family owned and operated since 1992Licensed & Insured44 Sun City Anthem • August 2012

PETThe Pet Club will not meet in the summer, but the Lost PetLine will be active. If you have found or lost a pet, pleasecall 638-5757 and leave a message. Someone from the PetClub will return your call. If you encounter a veryaggressive pet, it is necessary to call Henderson AnimalControl at 267-4970.The Food and Drug Administration confirms it has loggedmore than 900 complaints from pet owners who say theirdogs either were sickened or died after eating ChickenJerky treats. Do not feed your pets Chicken Jerky treatsmade in China by Waggin’ Train or Canyon Treat Ranch.Our annual pet treat contestwill be held on September26, 2012. We will ask localpet treat vendors, as well aslocal chefs, to compete inthe contest. You havethe summer to practicebaking for our pets.Please submit your recipesto SCAPetClub@aol.comand we will print them aswell as some healthy dogfood recipes. We will provideyou with enough recipes or sources to purchase healthytreats to keep your companion animal healthy. There willbe a prize for the non-professional winner and a certificatefor the professional bakers.Pet of the MonthSeveral exotic animals from the Petting Zoo visitedmembers. Pictured is the Llama. There were severalanimals native to South America that interacted withmembers. It was a delightful experience.To be placed on the Pet Club email list simply send anemail to SCAPetClub@aol.com and you will receive emailadvising you of upcoming events. Guest Policy allows youto attend two events before joining.For more information during the month of August, contactVice-President Shirley Cooper at 914-9112.Club InformationPICKLEBALLIn the USAPA’s May 2012 e-Pickleball NewsletterBarbara Wintroub wrote about Fitness & Preparedness...• Improve your mobility by jogging bothforward and backward.• Without using your hands to pull yourself upor down rise from a chair and sit down in acontrolled motion.• Loosen your torso by twisting from forehandto backhand in cross punches.• Before you play stretch your chest muscleson both sides by holding onto a pole whileturning away from it.• Hold onto the net while rounding andflattening your back.• From a sitting position extend one legstraight in front of you and lean forward tostretch hamstrings.• Stretch hip and calf muscles by doing arunner’s stretch.During hot weather it is important to be hydrated and stayhydrated. If you are not well- hydrated before a game, thereis no way you can become hydrated during the game, nomatter how much you drink. In order to be properlyhydrated, drink fluids and eat solids before you get to thecourts. Eat, drink, take care of the body and have funplaying pickleball.Training Development is taking a hiatus and will start upagain in September. Please check out our Pickleball Clubwebsite at www.anthempickleball.com. Those residentsinterested in joining, please contact Barbara Wright atwrightbarbara@gmail.comMark your calendars: Sports Frenzy (formally Fuzz Frenzy)a SCA All Sports Weekend is scheduled for October 13-14.More information to follow in the September Spirit.PINOCHLEWednesday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Thursday, 5:30 p.m . – 10:00 p.m.Emerson/Franklin RoomDo you like to win cash, fabulous vacations and new cars?Regrettably, we don’t do that in this club! We just have funsocializing with other residents and playing pinochle.We are looking for new members for both single anddouble deck. If you’ve never played before or are justrusty, we will happily show you the game. Hope to seesome new faces. The dues are only $5.00 yearly.What a deal!August 2012 • Sun City Anthem 45

Club InformationPOKERThe SCA Poker Clubs second quarterly Sit-n-Go No LimitTexas Hold' em Tournament was held Saturday, June 9.We had a total of 33 players and paid 5 positions. Theresults are as follows:1st - Bob Le Morte2nd - Coleman Washington3rd - Dennis Landsman4th - Mike Collins5th - Candy HeinlyThe SCA Poker Club plays every Tuesday, Thursday andSaturday. On Tuesdays we play from noon until 4:00 p.m.On Thursdays we play from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. andSaturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.We also have our weekly limit Texas Hold' em Sit-n-GoTournaments on Thursdays and Saturdays. Thursdays weplay from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. On Saturdays from10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.Any questions concerning our tournaments please sendthem to our Tournament Director Don Eckroad:desertduo1@cox.net.Please come out and join us.Coleman WashingtonPresident, SCA Poker ClubPORCELAINWednesdays, 9:30 a.m. - noon., Anthem CenterThe Porcelain Club invites new members to experience thegreat joy of completing a porcelain project that willbe appreciated as a gift orenjoyed in one’s home.Experienced members areavailable to share their expertiseon cleaning purchasedGreenware, firing piecesusing the club's kiln, andpainting porcelain pieces inChina paint and pastels tocomplete items such as Lladrofigurines, chess sets, nativitysets, tea and coffee sets, vasesand dolls.The Porcelain Club is pleased to announce that we arefortunate to have Carole Beck join our club. She is availableeach Wednesday morning from 9:30 a.m. - noon to teachour members to paint porcelain items using China paints.She works with members together as a group andindividually to teach painting techniques to our members.To keep costs to a minimum for members, the clubprovides the China paints, as well as some of the otherrequired painting supplies.If you would like more information or have questionsabout Carole's class, please call Diana Borja at 837-7444.For additional information about the Porcelain Club,please call Carol Montambeau at 896-0095 or stop by thePorcelain and Ceramics Room during workshop day,every Wednesday - 9:30 a.m. - noon. The club's yearlymembership is $5.00. We look forward to introducing youto the wonderful world of porcelain.46 Sun City Anthem • August 2012REPUBLICANThe Republican Club of Sun CityAnthem (RCSCA) meets at 10:00 a.m.on the second Saturday of each monthin Independence Center.The speakers for our August 11meeting will be Mark Amodei andMarita Noon, who will discussNevada public lands and howownership of those lands affects oureconomics and energy.Mark Amodei was elected to the112th Congress in September,2011. He serves on the NaturalResources, Judiciary andVeterans Affairs Committees, andis a member of the House ArmyCaucus and the CongressionalWestern Caucus. Prior to hiselection to the U.S. Congress, heserved in the Nevada StateSenate (1998-2010) and wasPresident Pro Tempore for2003-2008. Mr. Amodei receivedhis Juris Doctor from the Universityof Pacific in 1983, served as alawyer in the U.S. Army JudgeAdvocate General Corps (1983-1987), and has since worked inmajor Nevada law firms and in private practice.Marita Noon is a noted lecturerand a1 nationally-known author of19 books. She is a regularcontributor to Townhall.com,The Daily Caller, Politico.com,The Washington Examiner andTheHill.com.Ms. Noon is Executive Directorof Energy Makes America Greatand of the Citizen’s Alliance forResponsible Rg Energy (CARE.) Hergoal is to educate Americansabout the potential for bountifulenergy right here in the UnitedStates, t and achieve American energy independence.The purposes of the RCSCA are to promote the principlesand core values of the Republican Party through educationprograms, publicity, and forums for discussion anddebate; to encourage civic duties such as voter registrationdrives, candidate forums, and constituent services workshops;and to identify, promote and support Republicancandidates for office.Contact Kay Dwyer, Secretary at kayc@cox.net or phone733-0401 for more information about the RCSCA.RVDon’t want to bore you, but the adventures of themembers of the RV Club continue to be exciting,informative and breathtaking! Jim & Carol Pontillo againled a rally to Santa Maria, California. Santa Maria was ancontinued…

Club Informationexcellent jumping off point for all of the central coastsights. Pismo Beach, Solvang, Santa Barbara, HearstCastle, etc. The rally moved on to Napa, CA. Napa sightsincluded the Napa Wine Train and many world-famouswineries. The rally terminated at Reno, NV.A second rally led by George & Aileen Ormsby met inWinnemucca, NV and caravanned throughoutsoutheastern Oregon’s beautiful Steens Mountains. Theyvisited the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry’sCamp Hancock Field Station to learn to hunt for ancientfossils, visited historic Mary Hill Museum of Art, thebreathtaking Oregon Coast, spectacular Mount St. Helens,the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, etc.Future scheduled trips include Paso Robles wine country,Rocky Point, Mexico, Albuquerque Balloon Festival,Winterfest in Laughlin, NV and the Branson-Westfestivities in Mesquite, NV. Stay tuned!Our mission is to promote fellowship among Sun CityAnthem residents who share an interest in travelingtogether in their recreational vehicles from Class A to tenttrailers.Our meetings are held at 4:00 p.m. on the last Tuesday ofthe month (except December, June and July) in the PennRoom at Independence Center. If you are interested in agreat time and making new friends, please come to ameeting or contact Membership Chair Jack Wiseman at407-4042.The Scrabble Plus Club continues to meet each Fridayafternoon from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Emerson/Franklin Room at Anthem Center. Anyone not a member,is welcome to join us as a guest for a friendly game ofScrabble. If you want to join, membership is opento all SCA residents for only $10 a year.of the DayThe Scrabble “Word of the Day” JATO. You can try keepingit in mind with its definition: a takeoff aided by jetpropulsion. Jet Assisted Take Off = JATO.The best defense is a good offense. Novices have atendency to play too defensively. Never sacrifice points toblock a triple play if you can score big points.Everyone who plays Scrabble inevitably gets a hand eitherwith all vowels or all consonants. Don’t immediatelyexchange or lose your turn. There are a lot of words thatcan be used such as EERIE, IODINE or EAU if one isloaded with vowels or RHYTHM, THY or HMM if one isconsonant heavy.Ever wonder what word gets one the most points inScrabble? Scrabble in North America recognizes fivewords worth 392 points: OXAZEPAM, BEZIQUES,CAZIQUES, MEZQUITS, and MEZQUITE. It certainly isnot necessary to be familiar with these words if you wouldlike to join us any Friday afternoon.Interested in meeting new people while honing your skillsin sewing, quilting, or knitting and crocheting? If so theSewing and Quilting Club offers many opportunities tolearn or perfect these hobbies. Friendships develop asthose with similar interests meet to share their hobbies.At our monthly meeting, members learn about the club’sbusiness and various other endeavors in which the club isparticipating. We have great show and tell where membersshow off their handiwork. We are all inspired to try newprojects and techniques. The group’s lottery blockchallenge is popular as all who participate are illegible towin the blocks completed the previous month. Door prizesand fun are all part of our meetings.Some members meet once a week to make items that areon display in the window and sold from our sewing roomat Independence Center. We feature doll clothes andvarious assorted items suitable for gift giving.The club offers sewing machine training on our Janome,Bernina, Pfaff and Juki sewing machines as well as on thelong-arm quilting machine and Viking serger. We alsohave a felting machine and a cover stitch machine whichwe will train members on upon request.Our sewing room is open most days unless there is a classor special event being held. Please check our websitewww.scasaq.org for the monitor schedule and classofferings.SHANGHAI RUMMY (PUSH)Mondays 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Emerson/Franklin RoomShanghai Rummy, aka Push, is a quick and simple versionof rummy. The game is played with three or four players ata table. We have both men and women playing and youare welcome to join us. If you are new to the game, callShirley LaChance at 837-9924 and arrange a quick,15-minute instruction. Our members are very welcomingto newcomers and are gracious about fitting new playersin, so don't wait, join us.Members: A reminder that our election for officers is heldin September. If you are interested in serving as an officeror nominating someone, please call President ShirleyLaChance (837-9924) or Vice President Donna Toploski(489-4989.)August 2012 •

Wed, Aug 8, 5:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.Concord RoomSat, Aug 11, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Greene RoomSINGLESSun City Anthem Singles Club is a wonderful place tomeet other single adults from our community. We wouldlove to have you come and join us at TTimes, usually heldat Buckmans on the first and third Fridays of the monthfrom 5:00 p.m to 6:30 p.m. We enjoy cocktails, livelyconversation and sometimes follow this with dinner at anearby restaurant.$12.00 for on AARP Wednesdays members,$14.00 fornon-membersMin 10 ParticipantsMax 20onSaturdaysFor Your Health CareInsurance N eedsJOEL GLABMANABroker For 36 Years A Sun City ResidentFor People on MedicareUniversal Health Care - PFFS (Any, Any, Any)Senior Dimensions HMOMedigap Policies:AARP AETNA Gerber Life ConsecoPrescription Drug Plans:AARPFor People N ot on Medicare, Under 65Sierra Health (PPO/ HMO)Aetna (PPO/ HSA)United Healthcare (Golden Rule)Anthem Blue Cross (PPO)Long Term Carejglab2@centurylink.netBlue CrossWe have many shared interest groups including games,dance, cooking, bowling, fine dining and breakfast andlunch groups meeting weekly. Upcoming events includeour annual Halloween Party in October, which has been aunanimous favorite with our members. We are currentlyplanning further activities for the fall.For membership information, you may contact MaxineBlock at 489-8996. Dues are $10.00 per year and entitlemembers to attend all functions. For further information,log on to our website at www.scasingles.com or you maycheck the bulletin board in the Anthem Center for possiblechanges.Board meetings are held the first Monday of each monthat 5:00 p.m. in the Concord Room in Anthem Center. Forfurther information, contact Carol Bochner, President, at685-9441.We look forward to meeting you!SOFTBALLWell kiddies, it’s hotter than Hades out BUT guess what?There’s a gang up in Anthem that plays softball, everyTuesday & Friday mornings at 8:00 a.m., to beat the heat!We are Anthem Senior Softball and we play over atAnthem Field, behind the Del Webb School. Starting at8:00 a.m. with a little practice to loosen up our old bonesfollowed by the games at 8:30 a.m. We have a very nice mixof retired and semi-retired men AND women! Yes, I saidmen AND women!! Anyone can play!We supply all the essentials: bats, balls, pitching screensand ice packs for the occasional sprained something orother! All you need to bring is a glove. Oh....and a pair ofcleats would probably be a good idea because we need allthe traction that we can get, at our age!!!Now you might say that you are not sure that your agingbody can take it. Well, we will let you play three gamesbefore you would have to join the club. That should beenough time to judge for yourself. If and when you do jointhe club, the yearly dues are only $35. That's less than 25cents a game!! Now tell me that ain't a great deal!You'll only need to be 50 years or older and live in Anthem.So, if you wanna have a grand old time, get outside andenjoy some of this wonderful weather, come on down!Find out more about us by calling our President, JPMolfetta at 361-4572......Get out and play with us.....Youwon’t regret hooking up with our crew!!!!48 Sun City Anthem • August 2012

TABLE TENNISThe Anthem Table Tennis Club has reserved club timeson Monday & Fridays, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Tuesday &Thursdays, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. –10:00 p.m., Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at IndependenceHall Aerobics & Fitness Rooms.Anthem residents of all abilities are welcome to join the TableTennis Club. Table Tennis is a great sport for all individualswho want to improve their hand-eye coordination whilehaving fun.The Henderson Senior Warm-Up Tournament will be held onWednesday, October 3, for doubles & Thursday, October 4, forsingles. Also, the Nevada Senior Games will be held on Friday,October 5, for singles & Saturday, October 6, for doubles. Bothof these tournaments will be held at the Valley View Rec.Center. Please see Rich Giroux for additional information.The next SAM Cup tournament will be held on a Sunday ineither late October or early November at our Anthem Club.Please contact Odo Wang, our team Captain, if you would liketo participate.Since the inception of our Player Development Program in2011, many presentations and workshops have been held.Future seminars and workshops will be held starting inSeptember.New members can use our “Find A Partner” program to findother club members looking for a singles partner, a doublespartner and/or a practice partner. To be enrolled in this newprogram, simply contact Rich Giroux (RichG09@cox.net.)Contact Wes McGlaughlin, our club President, at 873-7083(sca_tabletennis@ifs.lvcoxmail.com) for more information.Club InformationTENNISOn September 21, a “Tennis Social” is scheduled at Anthemcourts from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Men's and Women'sDoubles Club Championships will be held on October 20and 21. Players will sign up with their chosen fixed partnerand compete in their respective tennis level group.Qualifying rounds will take place on Saturday, withsemifinals and finals on Sunday. On November 18, a“Fall Fun Mixer” is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.at Anthem courts. For additional informationconcerning these events, please check the tennis clubwebsite (see below) or contact Beverly Ginsberg atbeverly.ginsberg@yahoo.com (485-1769.) New clubmembers are encouraged to participate.The Adult league concluded din June with SCA W 3.5team coming in third place ẹin their flight of 11 teams.Congratulations to the SCAteam led by Irene Schwartz.The USTA Super SeniorAṙrṯLeague with 60 and olderplayers will play its lastseason this fall. Team numbersare available Sept. 5thand play begins Oct. 8(Mondays.) The NTA Fall l0eesess.Ladies Senior League, 50and older, will also beplayed this fall with theregistration and start datesNew Tennis Pro Rick Storozukrunning parallel with theSuper Seniors, but matcheswill be played on Thursdays.Those interested in joining or forming a team shouldcontact Josie Baker, josietbaker@cox.net.Planning is well underway for Sports Frenzy, a celebrationof all Sun City Anthem sports clubs on October 13-14.Several sports-related clubs are participating. Moreinformation will follow.The Tennis Club's website (www.scatc.homestead.com) isundergoing a major renovation under the leadership ofKathy Hopkins, a webmaster from another club who haskindly volunteered to help us out. Club members areurged to logon and check out the website and send Kathyconstructive suggestions (hccs418@gmail.com.) Kathy willtrain a club member willing to be our webmaster.Interested volunteers should contact Club President, EdBurrell (ejb107@juno.com.)August 2012 • Sun City Anthem 49

Club InformationVETERANSAnnual Ice Cream Social onSaturday, August 4. Tickets will beavailable at the Independence Centerticket office from noon – 2:30 p.m.every Thursday and Saturday, untilAugust 3. Don’t miss out on a greatevening of fun at our big social event.“The mission of the Sun City Anthem Veterans Club is tosupport all service members, veterans and their families.”We are actively seeking WWIIand Korean War Veterans to beinterviewed by the FINF(Freedom Is Not Free) team. Fordetails, please contact BillCampbell @ 263-9302 orwealthbc@cox.net.Meet your SCA Veterans ClubOfficers…Roger Cooper. Throughhis gentle manner and communityknowledge, plus staff rapport,Roger was the driving forceensuring the Veterans MemorialHall is now a reality. This is a clubmilestone and a testament to SCAVeterans that have served in ourarmed forces. He also serves ourclub as a color guard rifleman andrecently the chairman of our IceCream Social. Roger served in theU.S. Army Reserves in the 1960’s,attaining the rank of Sergeant. Roger, as a resident, hasserved our community in many important roles andcapacities for 12 years. He is a valued SCAVC director anddedicated resident. Roger, we thank and salute you.Please tune in to our “Veterans Corner” monthly report byHerb Solomon, Color Guard Commander, especially forCommunity Veterans on Cox CH 99 or HD980 orwww.suncityanthem99.com the first week of each month.Any Anthem resident in good standing in our HOA and isa veteran is eligible to have his or her name placed on theAnthem Veterans Memorial Plaque located in AnthemCenter. This can be done via email to scaveterans@cox.netwith your request or call Dave Leonard at 837-0451.Our September speaker is a US ArmyIraqi War veteran and member of theRMI staff. Aittel Sanchez served twotours of duty in Iraq between 2005 -2009.He supported the Special Forces 7thteam as a sniper during his first tour inIraq. During his second tour of duty, hesupported multiple Airborne and Infantrydivisions. He was involved indefusing IEDs and covering convoys andwas involved in numerous fire fights. He is a highlydecorated veteran. We thank him for his service.Visit our website for more information on upcomingevents www.scaveterans.com.SCA WOMEN’SThe Women’s Club is on hiatus for the months of July andAugust with luncheons resuming in September 2012.Save the Date:SCA Women's Club Luncheon - Thursday, September 13,2012 ~ Entertaining us will be the Aged Restricted Bandand our 'theme' will be “Country Western.” So pull outsome of your cowgirl gear and have it ready for ourSeptember Luncheon. We’re looking forward to seeing allof you again. More details to follow in the August Chatter.If you have suggestions or you need to speak to our President,Jo Ann Malter, you can contact Jo Ann at 483-6494 orat her email address joannmalterscawc@aol.com , or ourPresident-Elect, Debbie Evans, 492-0983, or at her emailaddress dlgevans@cox.net.If you need help with luncheon reservations, you maycontact Marilyn Doran, Membership Director, 982-5312,or at her email address: marilynscawc@gmail.com.Remembering Friends and Family: If you know ofsomeone who can use a little cheer in their life because ofillness or a death in their family, we would like to send acard. Therefore, please contact: Donna Cant, Secretary,SCAWC.Secretary@gmail.com.Spare Timers (Bowling): Nan O’Malley,bnomalley@cox.net, 407-84079-5ers/Working Women: Stella Giordano, 492-9923,scaldgior@aol.com.Golden Girls: A group whose mission is to get togetherladies over 75 for monthly luncheons. It is open to mothersand daughters/relatives/caregivers for bonding of eachage group and for developing friendships with commoninterests. Contact Carol Siebel at 407-4193 orcarolsiebel@cox.net.Sun City Anthem Women's Club website has beenupdated and will continue to be updated with luncheons,Special Events and photos. Our website address is www.scawc.org.Join the Women’s Club! Membership applications can beobtained in Anthem Center adjacent the mailboxes.Dues are $20 for the year. If you are a member of theWomen’s Club and are not receiving the club’s monthlyChatter, please send your correct email address toSandySCAWC@aol.com.No worries . . . . . . . . . .AnthemIT’S TIME TO PAINT!Exterior & Interior PaintingServing Nevadaover 25 years• Guaranteed100% Satisfaction• Free EstimateNV Lic# 0033937we carry all necessary insurance.50 Sun City Anthem • August 2012

Service DirectoryA/C & HEATINGEli’s A/C Heating, Repair, Maintenance, New Units.Lic 0072945 Bonded/Ins. 702-327-7850Moore Air Cond & Heating, Svce, Repair, Replacement.50 yrs exp. 685-4343ATTORNEYRobert A. Massi & Associates – Wills, Trusts, Probate, RealEstate, Personal Injury, Business Law & Legal Consultations.11201 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100 Henderson, NV 89052Call 702-870-1100. www.bobmassi.comPoloni & Associates – Darci Poloni, ESQ. Living Trusts,Wills, Probate, Corporate Formation ~ 616-9240;2850 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy #200 Henderson, Lic in CAand NV ~ www.PoloniLaw.comCABINETSElite-Design-SCA Res Merrillat Dealer, Enhance Your Kit &Bath, Custom Entertainment Centers, Custom Closets Systems,Add Roll-Out Shelves. Repair Old Finish, ChangeCab. Color. Carole Fagan 263-6230 Many SCA Referrals.COIN APPRAISALSSun City Collector Offers More. No Obligation.Call Irv Atkins At 614-9099COMPUTERComputer Repair Las Vegas LLC NV#20111224616 OnsiteRepair, Free Diagnostics, No Repair Over $100 -www.ComputerRepairLasVegas.com 608-2123Do You Need Help With Your Computer? Is The TV NotWorking? Reasonable Rates - Licensed - All Work GuaranteedTo Your Satisfaction. If I Can't Fix It, You Don't Pay!! CallMike - (702) 624-8536ELECTRICIANT.B.M. Electric: Lic#70592, Bonded And Insured.Call For Your Free Estimate 277-5031NOW! Electric: 24/7 Service, Senior Discount Lic. # 67680736-4040NVH Electric Lic# 72389 Insured. 29 Yrs ExperienceAnthem Resident. Many SCA Referrals, Same Day-SCADisc. Fans, Lights, Outlets etc.Steve 580-1414Pacific Electric 702-433-8777 Anthem Discount, FreeEstimates, 24 Hour Service, Satisfaction Guaranteedwww.pacificelectriclv.com Lic#23856Mister Sparky: America’s On Time Electrician: $36 OffCompleted Work. Ceiling Fan & Lighting Upgrades, OutletsNot Working, Surge Protection, Pool, Hot Tub, All Elect Needs545-6280 myontimeexpert.com Lic. 72758 B/InsFLOORINGFabulous Floors 9893 S. Eastern F1 Target Center Next toPier 1. Every Type Of Floor And Window Covering. Open 7Days a Week 458-2505GARAGE DOOR SERVICEGarage Door Service Our Commitment Is Your Satisfaction260-9010PRECISION Garage Door & Opener Sales & Svc, Open 24/7“Snr Disc” Call 361-8455All Access Garage Door Co: Free Estimates.Springs/Doors/Openers. Same Day Service.Military/Senior Disc. Call 882-1320GOLF CART REPAIRAmerican Eagle On The Spot! Repairs, Battery Sales& Installation. 531-8550HAIR STYLISTBest Kept Secret 4 Color Cut Perms! Call Vicki 274-5040Beautiology Salon-Von’s CenterHOME SERVICESAll-Trade Services All Plumbing Repairs & Installation,Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Irrigation Repairs, Hard WaterFilteration, Electrical Fixtures. Call Lou at (702) 260-6955Handyman – Contractor – Experienced – SCA Res Ray589-1137 www.EveryDayRay.comJim’s Do-All Handy Man Service - Carpentry, Plumbing &Electrical Repairs. Call Jim 755-3505Joe's Home Improvements - NV Lic# 0075901For Quality Work At Excellent Prices! Call 538-3115Call 702-460-4503 For Ceiling Fan RepairAll Major Brands/Lic2002460-510HOUSE CLEANINGA TLC Cleaning Company, LLC Anthem Based -(Lic/Ins/Bond) Call 260-8772 Free In Home Quote FamilyOwned Xlent Refs. Angie’s List Super Service Award Winner.Check Out Our Website at www.atlccleaningcompanyllc.com.A Clean Getaway Licd/Insur Family Owned/Operated373-8396Custom House Cleaning Guar Results You Deserve The BestCall 743-7529INSULATIONFull Service Insulation Comp, Re Blow Attic, Lic #54563Free Estimate 702-262-7847The Association at Sun City Anthem neither endorses nor promotes any of the products or services advertised herein and assumesno responsibility or liability for the statements made.54 Sun City Anthem • August 2012

INSURANCEMassi Insurance Consulting – Medicare Supplements,Health, Home, Auto, Life. Call 702-463-9883 -www.massiinsurance.comLANDSCAPINGThe Best! Vegas Sprinkler Specialists 622-8777www.vegassprinklers.comShibata Landscape, Inc. Relandscape/Maint/CleanupLic/Ins/Bond. 702-263-1872SOS Lawn Service & Maintenance/Landscape.Shane 372-9479Young Lawn Service-One Day $100.00 Clean/Trim 487-0191or 0192NOTARYMobile Notary Anytime/16 Yrs NV Exp/Local Refs AvailNatasha@466-3018PAINTINGHunter Painting Lic. #33937 ph# 458-7180 Free Estimate100% Satisfaction We Carry All Necessary Insurance.Gary Hunter Owner & Anthem Resident.www.hunterpaintinglv.comPERSONAL ASSISTANTAll About Time – House Cleaning – All Pet Care – Shopping& Errands, Personal Shopper, Rides? & Wait For Service –Dr. Appointments, Etc. 897-4416PEST CONTROLSun Country Pest Services. Lic/Insured, SCA Res 263-7346Amazon Pest Control. Licensed & Insured. No Start-Up Fee.No Long Term Contracts. Monthly Service As Low As $25.00.(702) 558-3730.Pest Control Inc 702-228-4394 “Sun City’s Primary PestControl Company” 1st Service Free - Call Today!PET SITTINGBarbie’s Pet Sitting 612-5791 www.barbiespetsitting.com SCA Res.Purr-fect Pet Sitting 513-8307 Lic/Ins/Bondwww.purr-fectpetsitting.net (SCA Res)Personalized Visits/Overnights 499-8606www.tonispetsitters.com Lic/B/InsService DirectoryPLUMBINGAtlas Plumbing. At Last A Plumber. State Lic #19707, Est. 1980.385-3656Jack Dish Plumbing. All Residential Plumbing Service. Repairor Installation. Family Owned & Operated since 1977. 24 hrs.Lic#57046. 283-2320.Badger Plumbing LLC Lic #0074880 SCA Resident SeniorDiscount 702-423-0906Butter Plumbing 24 Hour Service. Lic/Bond, Ins. 10%Discount 655-5214POOL SERVICEExpert Pool Care-Weekly Service, Maintenance & RepairsCall 685-8433ROOFINGFree Estimate 702-262-7847SOLAR SCREENSAtomic Solar Screens Family Owned Since 96. BBB MemberTom 869-2083TAX PREPARATIONPaul LaChance 838-0091Michael Bergman SCA Resident 40 Yrs. Exp CA All States270-2593. NV#20121333705TRAVELWholesale! Caprice Cruises & Travel, SCA Res. Robin778-7130 robinlowestfare@aol.comLuxury Travel-www.sararaney.com sign up for meetings atAnthem Revere.WINDOW CLEANINGWindow Bright Window Cleaning and Maintenance Program497-6342 Solar Screens and Bug Screens, Build, Install, Repairor ReplaceAll Washed Up Window Cleaning. Expert Window/ScreenCleaning, Hard Water Removal. SCA Res $10 off. NV#58471.Free Estimates. Call 702-273-9500WINDOW COVERINGSEast-West Blind & Shutter Co. Family Owned. In Las VegasSince 1991. 255-0502.Creatures Great & Small. Lic & Ins SCA Res Call Clare at202-0299.Custom Blind & Shutter Repairs-All Types 35 Yrs Exp.498-9055 15% Disc.The Association at Sun City Anthem neither endorses nor promotes any of the products or services advertised herein and assumesno responsibility or liability for the statements made.August 2012 • Sun City Anthem 55

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