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he Rec Centers is pleased tosent six evenings of cruisep entertainment on our land-
ked love boat right here atm Ridge Recreation Center.oin us every other Fridayht beginning Jan. 4 as ourp sets sail for this fantasticup of entertainment:riday, Jan. 4: Jim Currysents A Tribute to Johnnver.riday, Jan. 18: Patrickrray and Matilda.riday, Feb. 1: Larry Linkinthe Steve Gold Trio.
riday, Feb. 15: Jack Jack-s Echoes of the Legends.riday, Feb. 29: Trum-
petissmo.Friday, March 7: Tom and
Shondra.
All shows begin at 7 p.m.and are held in the Palm RidgeSummit Hall, 13800 W. DeerValley Drive. Tickets are $10
per person, per show, or youcan buy the whole series for
just $50 giving you one showfor free.
This great lineup is reservedseating, so get your ticketssoon!
What better way to spendyour Friday nights than enjoy-ing cruise ship entertainmentright here in the desert oasis ofSun City West!
JIM CURRYThis California native grew
up as a fan of pop-country su-perstar John Denver. Amaz-
ingly, as he matured, it becamequite evident that his vocal
prowess as well as his physical
stature actually started takingon the Denver persona.In recent years, Jim Curry
has enjoyed tremendous suc-cess, as Denver fans all overthe world have begun to iden-tify him as an almost reincar-nation of their idol. He has
become the center of attentionat John Denver tributes and hasenjoyed monumental accept-ance from Denver fan clubseverywhere.
Jim Curry has since realizedthe wide appeal John Denvers
What with the bgame coming this wPhoenix Coyotes hice right here in Gseems the Northwhas become the hsporting world years.
To capitalize onvenience, the Rehas ventured into tharena through its Scheduling Departan array of new trialso bringing bacBowl Party to cel
big game at Palm Whether you
hockey, football oball, weve got a you.
See page 5 of thister news for detaBig Bowl game. Intime, check out so
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All States Club..Bowling.............Calendar............Club Contacts...Club Corner.....Events................Financials...........Golf.....................Governing BoarLibrary................Movies................Phone NumbersPORA..................Travel.................Village Store.......
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Get yogame
Meet Santa and enjoya free concert to boot!
anta Claus will be returningSun City West for a festivening of carols, cookies and
maraderie!he Jolly Elf himself willke an appearance at 6 p.m.esday, Dec. 18, at the Recnters Holiday Party in theH. Johnson Social Hall,
03 R.H. Johnson Blvd.anta will be sitting for pho-with area children, grand-
dren and even fun-lovinglts who want their pictureen with the big man.he Rec Centers staff wille the photos, and providefree print to each party.
he photo session will be fol-ed by a free concert pre-ted by the Sun Cities
Chamber Orchestra. The photoswill be available for pick up atthe back of the Social Hall afterthe concert.
The Sun Cities Chamber Or-chestra, directed by GeorgeZoske, will present a series ofholiday favorites.
Hot cocoa and cookies will beprovided. The event is free and
open to the community.Last years Holiday Party, the
first for this event, was well at-tended by an enthusiasticcrowd. We expect this yearswill be even more popular, soget your wish lists together toshare with Santa, and get readyto get into the holiday spirit!
Holiday Party
cheduled
or Dec. 18
A young boysizes upSanta whilehis sister en-joys acandy caneduring theRec Centers2006 Holi-day Party.This yearsfestive eventbegins at6 p.m.Dec. 18.
ruise ship series opens with John Denver Tribute
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upcoming tours de-signed with thesports fan in mind.
For complete itin-eraries on any ofthe following 2008tours, stop by Toursand Scheduling, lo-
cated in the R.H.Johnson Adminis-trative Building,19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd., be-tween 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. week-days.
COYOTES VS.ANAHEIM DUCKS
SATURDAY, JAN. 5The Rec Centers Travel Op-
portunities have forayed intobaseball and football in thepast, but this year werepleased to announce our first
trips to see the Coyotes hockeyteam play at the new Job-ing.com Arena.
Weve got great seats to seelast years Stanley Cup Win-ners, the Anaheim Ducks, playour Yotes. Cost is $79 per per-son and includes tickets to thegame, motorcoach transporta-tion, bottled water on thecoach, and gratuities.
COYOTES VS.BUFFALO SABRES
MONDAY, JAN. 21Join us for an exciting match
between our Phoenix Coyotesand the Buffalo Sabres, who
had the best regu-lar season recordlast year. Wevegot great seats,and well get youthere in style withdeluxe motor-coach transporta-tion. Tickets are$79 per person.
ROADRUNNERSVS. ALASKA ACES
FRIDAY, FEB. 29Join us for a fun evening at
U.S. Airways Center as ourteam takes on the Alaska Aces.Cost is $49 per person.
COYOTES VS.MONTREALCANADIENS
THURSDAY, MARCH 6This fun trip will test the loy-
alties of our many Canadianresidents as the Coyotes takeon the Montreal Canadiens,who only visit Phoenix onceevery three years. No matterwhich team you choose, youresure to have a good time. Tick-ets are $79 per person.
SUNS VS. MEMPHISGRIZZLIES
TUESDAY, MARCH 11Our hometown Suns will
take on the Memphis Grizzlies
at the U.S. AirwayPhoenix. Cost is $1son and includes mtransportation to ancenter, parking feetour escort and bottl
the coach.
PHOENIX VS. DALLMAVERICSUNDAY, AP
Our hometown take on the Dallas Mthe U.S. AirwaysPhoenix. Cost is $son and includes mtransportation to ancenter, parking feetour escort and bottlthe coach.
AGE 2 623-5DECEMBER 2007
ecem erSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY S
Treasurers
Meeting
8-4 Palm Ridge
Stardust Movie
7 pm
GB Workshop9 am Lecture Hall
Travel Film:2 & 7 pm Lect. Hall
Toys for Kids9-3 Womens Club
Kuentz Tour9 am &
6:30 pm
Holiday Decor& Gifts Event
9-4 Village Store
Beardsley Tour
9 am & 6:30 pm
RHJ Tour9 am & 6:30 pm
GB Meeting9 am Lecture Hall
Hal Linden
4 & 7:30 Palm R.P. Ridge Tour
9 am & 6:30 pm
TreasurersMeeting
8-4 Palm Ridge
Holiday PartyMeet Santa - 6 pm
Concert - 7 pm
Social Hall
StardustMovie
7 pm
Admin.
offices close at
noon 12/24 & 12/31
New YearsGala 6 pm
Palm Ridge
MerryChristmas!
Administrative
Offices closed
To confirm events, call 623-544-6032. To confirm Governing Board activities, call 623-544-6
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The Governing Boards Publicelations Committee is pleased
announce its two upcomingest Fests: Traveling Safely By Land,
ea and Air at 9:30 a.m. Satur-y, Dec. 2, in the R.H. Johnson
ocial Hall. The guest speakerse Dan Bachmann of Fordavel and Ingrid Hesler of Bonoyage. Door prizes will bewarded!
Entertainment prior to the pro-am will be provided by Mar-erite Burg and Ingrid Hesler,rforming as Four Hands Piano.Featured clubs at the event will
Hillcrest Ballroom Danceub, the Desert Trails Mensolf Club, Dancing Arts, Rip New, Copper Cookers, Fitnessub, Rosemaling and Pebble-ook Lady Niners. Volunteer and Informa-
onal Fair - Celebrating Sunty West Volunteers,at 9 a.m.
aturday, Jan. 5, 2008, in Palmdge Recreation Center. Cur-
rent volunteers will be recog-nized and attendees will be intro-duced to volunteer opportunitieswith more than 20 local agencies.
Entertainment will be providedby a 19-piece ukulele band. Fea-tured clubs will include the Organand Keyboard Club, CrestviewBicycle Riders, Garden Club, In-vestment Club, Leather Carvers,Weavers West, Racquetball andCalligraphy.
The West Fests are freemonthly programs sponsored bythe Governing Boards PublicRelations Committee and opento the community. Doors openearly so attendees can browsethrough the various club displaysand enjoy a cup of coffee andlight refreshments.
Sun City West Golf Opera-tions, PORA, the PRIDES andthe Sun City West Foundationhave displays at all West Fests.
Mark your calendars and planto attend these entertaining andinformational events.
West Fest provides safetravel tips, celebrates
local volunteer agencies
Santa Claus is once againling on all residents of Sunty West and surroundingmmunities to help theomens Socialub make Christ-
as come true forea children.The clubs annualys for Kids pro-
am, sponsored bye Recreation Cen-s of Sun Cityest and hosted bye Womens Socialub, collects hun-eds of new toysery year that aretributed through
cal non-profit organizationsdeserving children.
New, unwrapped toys maybrought to the Womenscial Club room, located in
uentz Recreation Center,401 W. R.H. Johnson Blvd.,tween 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. onday, Dec. 7.
Womens Club membersake a point to reward yournerosity with cookies,
punch and festive dcor asthey transform their club roominto a holiday winter wonder-land. Tables are covered with
toys upon toys(even some bicy-
cles!) to create ascene that delights
both adults andchildren alike.
Children will in-deed be part of thefun as NadaburgSchool inWittmann sendssome of its littlestyoungsters downto Sun City Westduring the toy col-
lection to entertain with holi-day songs. Their joyous
melodies will melt your heart!Rumor has it even Santa Clauswill make an appearance.
Residents and even entireclubs can join together to go inon presents, and then bringthem by and enjoy the festivi-ties as a group. For informa-tion, call the Womens SocialClub at 623-546-4236.
You can play Santato deserving kids
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Rec Centers recognize holiday hoursHours at some of the Rec Centers facilities
will be adjusted for the Christmas and NewYears holidays. Please keep the following list
andy so you know what facilities are opennd which are closed as we approach the fes-ive winter season:
CHRISTMASAdministrative offices including Memberervices and the Box Office will close at noon
Monday, Dec. 24, and remain closed onChristmas Day.
The Library will be closedTuesday, Dec. 25 (in additiono its regularly closed days ofunday, Dec. 23, and Mon-ay, Dec. 24).The Village Store will be
pen from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Monday, Dec. 24. It will belosed Dec. 25.Golf courses will be open
egular hours throughout theoliday; although if attendance and weatherermit, individual courses may close at 4:30.m. on Monday, Dec. 24; call the coursehead of time to verify.
All recreation centers and associated facili-ties will close at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24.They will remain closed on Christmas Day.
For Sports Pavilion hours, call 544-6140.
NEW YEARSAdministrative offices including Member
Services and the Box Office will close at noonMonday, Dec. 31, and remain closed on NewYears Day.
The Library will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 1
(in addition to its regularlyclosed days of Sunday, Dec.30, and Monday, Dec. 31).
The Village Store will beopen 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon-day, Dec. 31. It will be closedTuesday, Jan. 1.
Golf courses will be openregular hours throughout theholiday.
All recreation centers andassociated facilities will close at 6 p.m. Mon-day, Dec. 31. They will be open regular hourson New Years Day.
For Sports Pavilion hours, call 544-6140.
Barney Miller sopens Curtain C
The Rec Centerswell-received Cur-tain Call series isreturning for itssecond season,kicking off in De-cember with HalLinden Here forthe Holidays.
Two perform-ances will be of-fered, at 4 and 7:30 p.m.Thursday, Dec. 13, in PalmRidge Rec Center, 13800 W.Deer Valley Drive.
Linden is best known forplaying Barney Miller inthe popular television series
still intion.
Lindappearwith
piece sing vorite Ticket
and $2availab
the Box Office betw11:30 a.m. weekdBox Office is opeR.H. Johnson AdmiOffices, 19803 R.HBlvd., between 8 aa.m. Monday throug
National Performing Artists offer diverse entertain
sic possesses as people of alls cheer his songs whereverappears.
ATRICK MURRAYAND MATILDAet ready for loads of laughs
Matilda, the queen of Ja-can vamps, invades Ari-a. Hilarity reigns as shees her special havoc withaudience and her comedy
tner, Patrick Murray. PatrickMatilda have traveled the
rld spreading fun and chaosheater and concert stages, asl as performing arts venuesrywhere. They also are thest sought-after comedy actworld-class cruise ships.or an evening of sheer de-
ht, do not miss these unique
formers.
LARRY LINKIN &HE STEVE GOLD
TRIOne of the top five swinginetists in the nation, Larrykin has appeared four times
Carnegie Hall. He has been aured soloist with such stel-musical stars as Maynardguson and Pete Fountain.or most of his musical ca-r, Linkin was the long-timesident and CEO of the Na-
nal Association of Music
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Merchants. Today, he thrills au-diences worldwide as a fea-tured guest artist withsymphony orchestras; in con-cert with his own show in na-tional performing arts theaters;and on world-class cruise shipsas a featured entertainer.
His performance is excitingand fresh as he swings in thestyles of Artie Shaw, BennyGoodman and Woody Herman.
JACK JACKSONS
ECHOES OF THELEGENDS
Known worldwide asCanadas new Country Gentle-man, Jack Jackson brings his
big country music tribute showto the 2008 series from Cal-gary, Alberta, Canada.
With his talented cast andband, he takes his audience ona magical musical journeythrough the history of Amer-icas favorite country musicicons.
While singing and playing all
the favorite familiar hits of
these country giants, matchingimages are projected on largevideo screens adding a multi-media dimension to this inven-tive production.
Revisit the sounds and sightsof our nations musical roots. Itis a nostalgic and wonderfullyentertaining step back into the
past.
TRUMPETISSMONo one had more respect for
Cecil Welchs musical gifts
than Henry Mancini. For manyyears, Mancini used Cecils tal-ent to great proportions. Welchhas been immortalized manytimes over as he can be heardon some of Mancinis mostnoted recordings.
Accompanied by a duo ofequally talented musicians, thistrio of great pros will thrill au-diences with some of thecoolest sounds ever heard inArizona.
When someone is the best atwhat he does, that is all that
has to be said.
TOM & SHONDRAOriginally from the East
Coast, Tom and Shondra comevia Sedona, which has long
been known as a community ofsuperior artisans and this tal-ented husband and wife teamare considered to be the pre-mier musical artists of thatarea.
Both are formally trained vo-calists and musicians. Toms
background is Broadway andthe legitimate stage. Shondras
background is not gitimate stage, but sroots in pop and rhaving sung with from big swing baaters and ballroomsgroups in loungesclubs.
Tom and Shondcombine their varieing history with asense of humorous
present a wonderfumusical fun.
Tickets for the ever-popularKeith Longbotham are on
sale now at the Sun CityWest Box Office, 19803R.H. Johnson Blvd.
Longbotham, a vet-eran of the GrandOl Opry, bringshis Trio to SunCity West at 7 p.m.Jan. 21, 2008, inPalm Ridge Rec Cen-ter.
The entertainers have astrong local followingand are well-known fortheir music and unique
brand of humor.
Longbotham formed in O
bluegrass shoGrand Ol Opmany of theNetworks shows.
Advanced$8.50 for res$10 for nonTickets at th$1 more.
Doors opp.m., and bowill be ava
purchase. Fotion, call
6032.
Longbotham tickets avail
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Copyright 2007All Rights Reserved
General Manager - Michael Whiting, 623-544-6110;[email protected]
Editor - Katy OGrady, 623-544-6027; [email protected]
Member Services - 623-544-610028,565 members as of Nov. 1, 2007
Recreation Centers of Sun City West19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, AZ, 85375
Printed by Independent Newspapers.
For advertising information, call 623-972-6101.
overning Board
embers
Directors:@rcscw.com
esident:att Szydlowski...546-1949603 N. Desert Glen [email protected]
ce President:n Gillmeister.214-8984121 W. Gunsight Drive
ommittee chair: [email protected]
easurer:rm Bunas..........975-7872903 Parada Drive
ommittee chair: Budgetd [email protected]
cretary:nny Wandro......546-2424624 W. Greystone Drive
ommittee chair: Publicelations and [email protected]@rcscw.com
artin Bell......584-9459318 W. Paintbrush Drive
ommittee chair: [email protected]
ryl Brandvold...214-6559626 W. Futura Drive
ommittee chair: Charteredubs and [email protected]
ul Breza............584-1256128 Castlebar Drive
ommittee chair: [email protected]
hn Ronan..........584-8298207 Lobo Lane
ommittee chair: [email protected]
nger Welch........214-0814632 N. Hermosillo Drive
ommittee chair: [email protected]
fice Manager:aron [email protected]
Management & Governing Board
BOARDMEETINGSBoard Meetings:
9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13(Social Hall)
9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24(Lecture Hall)
Workshops:
(both in Lecture Hall)9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 79 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11
Meetings are subject tochange. Please call
623-544-6115 to verify.
Golf courses becoming Audubon certifRecently, the Rec Centers Environmen-
tal Services management team applied forrecognition with the Audubon CooperativeSanctuary Program for Golf Courses.Achieving this certification will demon-strate recognition for leadership, commit-
ment, and involvement in high standardsof environmental management.
Audubon-enhanced courses protect nat-ural resources for the benefit of people,wildlife habitats, and the game of golf.
This is done by monitoring water qualityand pesticide use; conserving golf coursewildlife and their habitats; meeting all theexpectation for playability; and maintain-ing the aesthetics of the course. Echo Mesawas chosen to become the pilot course for
this project. In the future, we anticipatehaving all our golf courses recognized asAudubon Certified courses.
We have completed the required Site As-sessment and Environmental Plan, which
will be presented to the AudubOnce our plan is approved, we a Certificate of Recognition imental Planning. Then we muto achieve our environmentadocumentation of stewardship
recognition as a Certified Auderative Sanctuary.
Obtaining such status is a granted by Audubon Internati
boon for Sun City West.
With all our Snowbirds re-turning, now is a good time forallour members to make sureMember Services has theirmost current emergency contactinformation.
This valuable information
helps the Association help you.The Sun City West SheriffsPosse often uses this informa-
tion to contact your loved onesif you have had a health issue,or if your property is damagedor burglarized while you areaway.
This emergency contact in-formation is even more criticalnow with HIPPA, the Health In-surance Portability and Ac-countability Act, which hasmade sharing information abouta patient and his or her healthmuch more difficult. While thelaw protects patient privacy, it
often makes it difficult to trackdown family members orfriends who should be notifiedof a persons circumstances.
Please fill out the accompa-nying form on this page anddrop it off at Member Services
between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.weekdays; or mail it to theRecreation Centers of Sun CityWest, Member Services, 19803
R.H. Johnson BlvdWest, AZ 85375.
The Sun City Weskeeps members contact informationever needed.
If you havent upinformation with thtion, please do so b
by the headquarterStardust Blvd.
Make sure we have your emergency contact informa
Replacement rec cards areAttention all owner mem-
bers: If youve got an outdatedphoto on your rec card, or thepicture has worn off over theyears, our Member Servicesstaff can replace the card for
you for free.
You must bring card and turn it in to
ber Services reprewho will take a newgive you a new card
The old card wil
ded.
Sept. 19 was the USGA TurfAdvisory visitation day for theGolf Maintenance Manage-ment Team. Patrick Gross isthe Southwest Director for theUSGA Greens Section.
The annual on-site visit in-cluded discussion, recommen-
dations and analysis of our golfcourses with the managementteam. The focus of this yearsvisit was to review generalcourse conditions and offer rec-ommendations for long-rangeand short-term improvements.
Mr. Gross was impthe steady and
progress our Golf MTeam has made thiMost importantly wforts to repair the la
place irrigation heaThis is a monu
complishment, andcompliments are ex
job well done, stated.
The entire USGAavailable on the Reweb site, www.rcsc
USGA visits golf cour
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he Rec Centers wishes to extend acere Thank You to all whorked, participated, donated and vol-eered at our Casino Night event onday, Nov. 9.The evening was a resounding suc-s. Everyone enjoyed the black jack,lette and craps tables provided byino World. The delicious food, the
sage pie, spring rolls, cheese andt platters, not to mention the peachba dessert, were provided by Clas-Catering.
Marge Nelson & the Spur of the Mo-nt Band played to the delight of thewd.o the Casino Night committee -
chael Orlando, Tom Seng, Bud Tay-and Charlotte McCory - thank youall of your foot work in gatheringsponsors and donations. Withoutr work, the evening would not haven the success that it was.
To the following companies
clubs, thank you for your show of
support for the Rec Centers commu-nity by sponsoring the gaming tablesfor the evening: Bob and Sara Hill ofAward Realty; Southwest Golf Cars;the Investment Club of Sun City West;Tracy L. King of Wachovia MortgageBanking; Club 52 Card Club of SunCity West; John C. Frederico Oil Paint-ings; Tony Sardina of Security Title
Agency; Liz Carroll of AAA Arizona;Quinn & Loe Store for Men; Cathie A.Hall Licensed Massage Therapist;Portofino Ristorante West; SherryBecker-Grudzien of Grand CanyonTitle Agency; David and Nancy Berryof Horizon Home Inspection; SunWestTrue Value; All Aboard America; Clas-sic Catering; Leland Christian ofSpencers T.V. & Appliance; andDennys T.V. & Appliance.
There were close to 60 prizesdonated by the following companies,clubs and individuals who supportedthis resident-only sponsored event.
Thank you to Southwest Golf Cars for
the Club Car golf car; Spencers T.V. &Appliance for the 50-inch Sony LCDT.V.; AAA Arizona for the RoyalCaribbean Cruise; the Recreation Cen-ters of Sun City West for the RCSCW2008 pass; Sun City West Golf Opera-tions for a round of golf; Toy-Ki Sil-vercraft for six beautiful pieces of
jewelry; Quinn and Loe Store for Men
for clothing and gift certificates; andMichaels Strike Zone restaurant forgift certificates.
The following clubs and individualsdonated prizes to the event: MetalClub, Ceramic West, Clay Club, Cop-
per Cookers, Encore Needle & Craft,Porcelain Painters, Rip N Sew, StainedGlass Crafters, Mac-Cro-Knit, PaloVerde Patchers, Creative Silk Flowers,Lapidary, Basketeers, Mary Bunting,and Dave Comorre.
The following companies gave a giftcertificate: Cranstoun Court Jewelers,Abbotts Men Shop, Lavenders Mas-
sage and Wellness Center, Classic Auto
Wash, Papa Murphys TakPizza, Rosies Italian CafHairstyling Etc., and AFriends Day Spa.
To the volunteer core, thadonating your time to workthe prize table and the golwere invaluable to keepingthe evening going.
Thank you to all the aCasino Night for coming anthe evening with us.
Congratulations to F.R.Johnson for winning the Center Pass for 2008, Lemahieu for winning the 5
big screen T.V., to Linda Rewinning the Club Car golfWilda Mclain for winning t
Congratulations to all ofdents who won a prize donclubs, companies and indivsupport the Recreation CenCity West. We will see y
years event!
Casino Night a great success thanks to volunteers, don
SCW Foundation provides R.H. Johnson Librawith grant for new Wellness Resource Cente
he Community Fund of Sun Cityst Board of Directors recently ap-ved a grant to the Friends of the
H. Johnson Library to establish ach needed Wellness Resource Cen-at the library.he Wellness Resource Center willvide current, authoritative medicalcles, encyclopedic information,
mphlets and video presentations top members become better informedbetter prepared, and to gain greater
control of the important medical deci-sions they will make now and in the fu-ture as their lifestyles and capabilitieschange.
Helping Residents in Need is thecontinuing goal of the CommunityFund of Sun City West. The Boardsgenerosity will allow Sun City Westmembers to conveniently access an ex-tensive variety of medical informationconveniently located in a private area ofthe library close to Reference volun-
teers who can provide appropriatecoaching or advice to guide patronsthrough the online procedures.
The digital nature of the resourceswill mean residents are getting the mostup-to-date information available in theever-changing world of medical knowl-edge.
The Wellness Resource Center alsowill give residents an opportunity to re-duce travel time and consolidate theirvisits by being able to collect both their
medical information and rreading materials in one favaluable project will be avaSun City West members becdedicated financial supporCommunity Fund of Sun Ci
The R.H. Johnson Libraryundergoing a major renovat
pansion, and is expected tthe end of the year. Keep cRec Centers web www.rcscw.com for details
Big Bowl Party feeds football feverhe new home of the Ari-a Cardinals just opened ar ago, and already itspped to be in the interna-nal spotlight come Februaryen Glendale hosts one of the
rlds most anticipated sport-events.he world football champi-hip title will be decided
ht here in the Northwest Val-You can get in on the funexcitement no matter whor favorite team is by joiningfor our annual Big Bowlty at Palm Ridge Rec Cen-
rom the massive 10-foot byfoot television to all thecks youd expect, this eventure to please all sports fans.en if your favorite team
snt make the final cut,ll enjoy seeing our fair re-n basking in the interna-
tional attention.Our party begins 3 p.m. Sun-
day, Feb. 3, at Palm RidgeRecreation Center, 13800 W.Deer Valley Drive. Advancetickets are just $9 for residentsand $10.50 for non-residents;tickets at the door are $1 more.
Thatll get you entrance to theparty; pizza cooked on site; lotsof half-time snacks such as
chips and salsa, popcorn, pret-zels, peanuts and cookies; andthe enjoyment of watching this
premier sporting event withyour friends and neighbors.
The party also features raf-
fles and door prizes, and eachticket-holder receives a sou-venir football glass. You cantget those perks watching thegame in your living room!
Along with our big-screenTV, several strategically placed27-inch television will be
placed throughout the SummitHall so you dont miss any ofthe action.
Tickets are available begin-ning Monday, Dec. 3, at theSun City West Box Office,opened between 8 and 11:30a.m. weekdays in the R.H.
Johnson Rec Center, 19803R.H. Johnson Blvd. For infor-mation, call 623-544-6032.
Sun City West is welcom-ing a new entertainer in 2008.
Laurie Miller, whose pro-fessional appearances rangefrom musical theater to lavishrevues, and from intimate jazzclubs to major label recording
projects, will present a con-cert at 3 p.m. Feb. 17, 2008.
Miller is known in the in-dustry as one of the originalmembers and creators of the
pop-hit group Expos, whosedebut album Exposure isdocumented in the RollingStone History of Rock andRoll for having more Top 10hits than the Beatles had ontheir first album.
Tickets go on sale 8 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 3. Tickets pur-chased in advance are $8.50
for residents and $1residents. Tickets aare $1 more. The Blocated in the R.HAdministrative Oopen from 8 to 1weekdays.
Bottled water wilable for $1 at the co
Expos founder maSun City West deb
Big Bowl Party
3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3Palm Ridge
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Details of these summaries are available in theR.H. Johnson Library at 13801 W. Meeker Blvd.
Editors note: There was an typo in the Augusts Financials reported in the Rec Center News. The Restricted Cash for the two months ending Aug. 3
should have been $5,730,143. We regret any confusion this may have c
September Financials
Bowling Lineage by Fiscal Year *MONTH FY 2005-06 FY 2006-07 FY 2
July ** 10,733August ** 4,247September 22,370 21,239October 30,594 28,520November 29,234 28,594December 26,347 35,180January 32,814 34,674February 33,694 30,623March 35,456 35,347April 18,155 17,358May 11,449 10,240June 12,130 11,561
FY to Date 22,370 36,219
FY Total 252,243 268,316
* Fiscal Year runs from July 1 to June 30** Bowling lanes closed for remodeling
Golf Rounds by Fiscal Year *
MONTH FY 2005-06 FY 2006-07 FY 2
July 13,960 14,967August 13,859 15,097September 18,435 19,303October 23,010 22,548November 29,405 28,879December 28,845 24,807January 38,208 28,941February 36,347 34,842March 39,545 38,624April 35,705 32,086May 25,095 21,701June 18,362 16,530
FY to Date 46,254 49,367
FY Total 320,776 298,325
* Fiscal Year runs from July 1 to June 30
Recreation Centers of Sun City West, Inc.Balance Sheet
September 30, 2007
2008 2007
ASSETSrent Assetsh and Cash Equivalents 4,794,540 3,727,843tricted Cash 5,802,668 5,747,606ounts Receivable 633,333 542,988
e Receivable:Theatre West 82,925 75,659ntories 152,618 142,657paids And Other Assets 213,162 211,554
otal Current Assets 11,679,249 10,448,309
d Assetsniture & Fixtures 977,418 977,418chinery & Equipment 9,783,493 9,256,499dings 35,116,533 34,565,778d Improvements 33,544,619 32,903,151d 5,196,987 5,196,987icles 819,938 772,773
85,438,990 83,672,607
umulated Depreciation (50,971,956) (48,609,421)
otal Fixed Assets 34,467,034 35,063,185
al Assets 46,146,283 45,511,495
LIABILITIES AND EQUITIESilitiesounts Payable 685,391 574,491rued Purchase 99,040 46,227ay Sweeps - Pro Shop 178,764 161,447Gift Certificates 4,349 5,460ital Lease 10,698 88,243
W Softball Club 26,912 18,584rued Payroll 151,354 129,427rued Vacation Payable 450,626 388,738roll Taxes Payable 15,329 45,409ployee Optional Insurance 4,809 3,676ility for Return Checks 151 1,225
nument Sign Advance 0 39,253rued Taxes Payable 94,923 99,234rued Pension Plan 117,925 113,669
ona Sales Tax Payable 4,727 4,599erred Membership Fees 3,471,009 2,903,608erred Golf Revenue 535,513 679,055
l Liabilities 5,851,526 5,302,352
EQUITYained Earnings 41,656,002 41,341,780
Profit / (Loss) (1,361,246) (1,132,636)
l Equity 40,294,756 40,209,143
l Liabilities and Equity 46,146,283 45,511,495
Recreation Centers of Sun City West, Inc.Consolidated Income Statement
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2007Month Month Monthly YTD YTD YTDActual Budget Variance Actual Budget Variance
enueRecreation Division 670,574 705,642 (35,068) 2,082,171 2,099,128 (16,957)
Golf Division 279,044 339,412 (60,368) 844,794 943,385 (98,591)Bowling Division 51,685 60,541 (8,856) 82,650 89,683 (7,033)Asset Preservation Fee 80,000 112,000 (32,000) 278,900 336,000 (57,100)Facility Investment Fee 0 12,000 (12,000) 30,000 36,000 (6,000)Interest Income 28,683 20,000 8,683 83,180 60,000 23,180Total Revenue 1,109,986 1,249,595 (139,609) 3,401,695 3,564,196 (162,501)
ensesrating
Recreation Division 451,927 521,821 69,894 1,413,811 1,502,073 88,262Golf Division 850,766 857,468 6,702 2,194,350 2,340,853 146,503Bowling Division 40,469 42,207 1,738 116,112 147,206 31,094General & Administrative Expenses 138,237 169,002 30,765 420,850 517,952 97,102
reciationRecreation Division 116,855 104,250 (12,605) 348,041 312,750 (35,291)Golf Division 73,041 68,300 (4,741) 219,111 204,900 (14,211)Bowling Division 16,890 16,500 (390) 50,669 49,500 (1,169)
Total Expense 1,688,185 1,779,548 91,363 4,762,944 5,075,234 312,290
Net Revenue (Loss) (578,199) (529,953) (48,246) (1,361,249) (1,511,038) 149,789
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PORA News and Views
PORA623-584-42889 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday-Friday
3815 Camino del [email protected]
Visitors Center
623-214-86299 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday-Friday
9 a.m.-3 p.m.Saturday
Noon-3 p.m. Sunday(October-April)
PORA
13815 Camino del Sol
Sun City West, Arizona 85375
Please enroll me/us in Sun City West PORA
Name(s) ___________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip______________________________________________________
Phone _____________________________________________________________
Email _________________________________________________________
____ Check Enclosed _____ Call me for Credit Card information
Membership: Individual $10.00 Household $20.00
The information on this page is supplied by PORA and does not reflect the opinion of the Recreation Centers of Sun City West.
Are you a PORAMember?
Perhaps not.
Some residentshave told us that theyare PORA members
but when we checktheir status againstour current recordswe discover that theyare not.
If you havent paidthe nominal $10 an-nual dues in morethan a year, youmight not still be aPORA member.
Please enroll
me/us in PORAOffice use only pleaseNew___ Renew______Mail ___ Took Cards___Cash___ Check____Entered Comp.______Entered Ledger______
PORA Workingfor YOU
What is PORA doing foru? Here is one example:l Hafeman, PORA Planning
d Zoning Director, and 14dents from Sun City Westnded Peorias Planning and
ning Commission hearingNov. 1 regarding Peorias
nexation of 318 acres intoorias General Land Usep.he 318-acre parcel adjoins
n City West on its North-tern area boundary and ex-ds westward from Elrage Road to the easternundary of Corte Bella. Thecel extends northwardng Corte Bellas eastern
undary to Route 303.eorias Planning Depart-nt requested that 179.6es lying contiguous to Suny West and Corte Bella beignated Regional Commer-, which allows intense
mmercial, not neighborhoodres.
Hafeman and several resi-nts living in the 300-foot.ne contiguous to the 318-e parcel circulated a petitionong the residents in the 300-t zone requesting that the
eage abutting Sun City Westd Corte Bella be designateddium Density Residential.eorias Planning and Zon-Commission voted unani-
mously to designate approxi-mately 80 acres lying west ofthe proposed El Mirage RoadAlignment and abutting SunCity West and Corte Bella asMedium Density Residential.
The proposed annexationinto Peorias Land Use Map,with the amendment respectingSun City West and Corte Bella,will be voted on by the Peoria
City Council at 7 p.m. Nov. 20in the Peoria City CouncilChambers.
Any resident of Sun CityWest interested in attending
may contact Bill Hafeman,PORA Planning and Zone Di-rector, at 623-214-8811 [email protected].
Every First FridayIs Success
The first PORA Every FirstFriday was held on Friday,
Nov. 2. More than 30 residentsattended.
Every First Friday introducesour residents to volunteer op-
portunities in a very non-threatening way, which meansthat there is no pressure to sign
up.The next Every First Friday
will be held at PORA at 9 a.m.Friday, Dec. 7. At that time theThrift Shop, the Sun City West
Community Fund, aCity West Foundmake presentationstend. Refreshmenserved.
PORA lobbies Peoria to reduce commercial imp
Every First Frid
VolunteerOpportunities
in Sun City Wes
Just come and listen
On the agenda for Novemb Thrift Shop
SCW Community Fun SCW Community Founda
Friday, Dec. 79 a.m.-10 a.m.
PORA Conference Roo
Refreshments will be serv
Seasons Greetings
From the More than
220 volunteers of the
Visitors Center & PORA
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Do you foresee what youl do with (your library)? e real question is, What willo with you? You will comee and get books that will
en your eyes, and your ears,d your curiosity, and turn inside out or outside in.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
f youve been looking forur R.H. Johnson Library butt seem to find it since you
urned from your not-as-zin-hot-as-here summerme, we just missed youen we closed our Satelliterary in the big Table Tennisom and gave back the space
had borrowed for fournths during the renovation.
While our Satellite was openm July through October,ur neighbors managed tod 54,263 items to check outour bigger-than-a-bread-boxary, which made both staff
d volunteers feel that all theking and carrying and lift-and shifting was worth the
ort to continue to providefreshest titles, newspapers,
gazines, and most popularestment serials in our com-t but cozy corner of the
H. Johnson Rec Center.heres plenty going on be-d the scenes at the R.H.nson Library as the renova-
n continues with the con-uction crews perfecting thedition of a Data Resourcenter, Audio Visual Depart-nt, Homebound Office anditional space for both large-
nt and non-fiction bookst totals 3,000 more squaret for you to explore and find
What will it do withu?ut the beat goes on in ourellite Library office too,
ere our nine library staffmbers continue to shareir work space in one bigm room where no conver-on goes unheard and every-
dys business is everybodyes business, too.heres Mary Galego andncy Rispalje, who processthe new books, repair theones, and input official
ctronic records into themputer so you know whereind the titles on the shelves.ry asks, Have we
ved?! because Nancy and
Mary have neverstopped ordering, un-
packing, processing,repairing, and cata-loging books all thetime the Satellite wasopen, and they con-tinue to prepare the
books that will fill upthe shelves in ournewly renovated li-
brary.The beat goes on for Helen
Grant, who orders, tracks andreceives all the office and li-
brary supplies we need to con-tinue our tasks. Shes stilladding new memberships, re-vising previous ones, sortingand delivering the mail, andcomparing prices so we get the
best buys on any of our pur-chases.
Fran Buchanan continues toselect, receive and add newchildrens books, DVDs and
books on CD to our collection,while Maggie Tate is actively
processing CD cases for talk-ing books as well as new secu-rity cases for our DVDs so wecan put them on full display foryou in our new Audio VisualDepartment.
Kay Bakke continues to re-ceive your annual donationsfor the Friends of the LibraryEndowment Fund, maintainsthe Friends membershiprecords, and makes sure our li-
brary materials expenses arekept up-to-date and submittedaccurately to our Friends andLibrary Endowment Fundcommittees for approval.
The beat goes on for As-sistant Librarian Margaret An-derson, who continues toselect, order and determine thecataloging for our new books,although we all miss hearingher answer the phone with theinevitable question for thosetrying to find us in the Satellitefacility, Do you know where
the doggie park is?
Carol Holt dili-gently inputs ourmagazine records intothe automated catalogand processes period-icals and new puzzlesfor our prized puzzlecollection.
Our Facility Main-tenance staff, BobPierce, keeps beating
back the dust balls and swip-ing-off tabletops in our dormroom as the beat goes on forthe whole crew doing every-thing we did before as well asmaking re-entry plans forour new library, planning forthe Grand Opening, and look-ing forward to the possibilityof being Home for the Holi-
days.
Special Requestfrom Your Virtual
R.H. JohnsonLibrary
To those patrons whochecked out books or other li-
brary materials from our Satel-lite Library:
1. If the renovation continuesbeyond the due date you have,please keep the item/s; therewill be no overdue fines withinthe first month after our Grand
Opening.2. Book donations to the li-brary for the next Book Salecan be placed in the bin located
in the Game Room (acrossfrom the doggy park, adjacentto mini golf) next to the for-mer Satellite Library.
3. Questions? Call our Satel-lite Office at 623-544-6130 be-tween 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.Monday through Friday.
4. If you should require li-brary services during our clo-sure, please contact theMaricopa County Library Dis-trict (Surprise Library) at 602-652-3000, www.mcldaz.org orin person at 16089 N Bullard,Surprise.
Donut DollarsSweeten the Dayfor Donors and
Friends of theLibrary Volunteers
Thanks to all those delightfuldonut lovers at the Fall Artsand Crafts Fair in Novemberwho stopped by to make a do-
nation to the Friendbrary Building grabbed a donut totheir day.
Every donation toing Fund gets us cloing the additional $top of the $200,000 of the Library hasously committed tovation. If youdcontinue to help treach their goal, pyour tax-deductibleto: Friends of the R.Library Building FW. Meeker Blvd.West, AZ 85375.*
*Special thanks toner (my Mom) fromCalif., for contribut
the Friends of the son Library BuildiThanks Mom!
xoxox Carol
623-5AGE 8 DECEMBER 2007
R.H. Johnson Library
ibrary preparing to move back Home for the Holida
Carol FouttsLibrary Director
If youd like to continue tohelp the Friends reach their
goal, please mail your tax-de-ductible donations to: Friendsof the R.H. Johnson LibraryBuilding Fund, 13801 W.
Meeker Blvd., Sun City West,AZ 85375.
Film Committee member regaretirees with Hollywood at WDick Gira, a member of
the Friends of the R.H.Johnson Library Film Com-mittee, presented a programtitled Hollywood Goes to
War to 156 members of theMotorola Corp. Retirees ofArizona on Oct. 24.
This noon-time cateredluncheon event was held atthe Granite Reef SeniorCenter in Scottsdale.
The program consisted ofGira relating how many ofthe movie starts, both menand women, served theircountry during World WarII; and how and why the Hollywood Canteenwas started. Gira also described with shortstories how the USO functioned and how it
performed for service men and women both
at home and oversAfter the progr
gentleman approacand spoke about had helped to load
Marines into Powers airplaneevacuated. AnotheThe subject was p
but you made it coand brought backmemories.
The 30-minute ption ended with somaudience (mostly ming their picture tathe famous life-siz
up of Betty Grable in her white batthat Gira brought along.
Some of the women pointed out, had legs like that!
Carol Mary prepapresebaske
Table Club ifor allSatellto locaTable roomssumm
Dick Gira
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ditors note: Thisnother installment
Village Store Man-er Katie Van Leu-s adventures inrning more aboutchartered arts andfts clubs:he Encore club issite of my next ad-
nture. I was inviteda session at the club wherenger Foods were beingved. Well, I cannot pass up
food, so I venturedover to the KuentzRecreation CenterRooms 3 and 4 on theday of my visit.
Club PresidentEleanor Hamiltongreeted me with openarms. The room wasabuzz with ladiescatching up on the
week, showing off their latestcreations and laughing a lot.What a great reception!
I strolled around to say helloto some of the ladies who Iknow as volunteers at the Vil-lage Store and others who Iknow from other clubs. Having
been with the Recreation Cen-ters for 2 years, I know a lot
of people.This was one of the friend-
liest groups I have encoun-tered. Of course, their jovialnature could be because of thewonderful smells wafting fromthe other room. No, I think thatis just how they are.
I was taken around the roomby Eleanor and Lucille Hager,
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Village Store
KatieVan Leuven
Store Supervisor
Katies Big Adventure No. 5: Encore Needle & Cr
Its that shopping time of
year again, and the VillageStore not only has the won-derful arts and crafts giftsyouve come to expect, butsome uniquegi f t -g iv ingideas as well.
For thosewho are hardto buy for,consider ourVillage StoreGift Certifi-cates, available in incre-ments of $10.
For the person who has al-most everything, heressomething you may not havethought of: a vacation mail-box. (And if you dont al-ready have one yourself,consider giving it to yourselfas a special treat.)
These sturdy mailboxes aremade by the Metal Club andsold at the Village Store.They not only make greatgifts, they provide peace ofmind!
You can see a displaymodel in the front of the
store. They are
whether you are short- or long-termthey secure your myour mailbox and
frombe Cominquthe poptioable.
If still
what to get your lothis season (but yyou want to avoid shopping centers anaccompanying trasure to join us at thStore for our Holidand Gifts Event froto 4 p.m. Tuesday, D
Well have a greatof arts and crafts,clothing and much to mention those mailboxes and praccertificates. Well erefreshments avaimake a point to stovisit us.
ear Fall Craft Fair participants,would like to take this opportunity to thank
of you who made our Fall Craft Fair a suc-s. It takes a lot of folks to put on a craft fair,d all of you involved helped make it a great.ll of the clubs involved spend many hours ofnning and recruiting members to work beforeafter the fair. The maintenance folks who set
and take down the tables and chairs, and pro-e the coffee and cold drinks, work long hoursccommodate the needs of the clubs.he staff members work beyond their normalrk hours to help with credit card processing,stics, running the Village Store and keepinggs running smoothly.he Posse volunteers to protect our visitors.Friends of the Library this year gave donuts
away to gain donations for the Library remodel.Dillon's Grand Catering provided delicious hot
food for our workers and guests.In addition, a thank you goes to the commu-
nity of Sun City West for supporting our 29th an-nual craft fair, and the persons outside of thecommunity who came and shopped.
For all of these people, I extend a hugeThank You. In these times where the worldhas a lot of uncertainty and stress, it is reallynice to know that an annual event such as thiscan still generate so much enthusiasm.
I look forward to the Spring Craft Fair onMarch 15, 2008, and hope it will be as big a suc-cess as this one was.
Sincerely,Katie Van Leuven, Village Store Supervisor
hanks for making Fall Fair a huge success
Visit the Village Sto
for great gifts an
stress-free shoppi
Holiday Decor &Gifts Event9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tuesday, De.c 11at the Village Store!
id you know your friendly neighborhoodage Store was designed by Del Webb as anlet for our chartered club members to sell
r wares?Without the store, our club members would
e piles and piles of goodies crowding theirmes, with no way to sell them to recoup theirerials expenses.s such, the store operates within a tightget and relies on volunteers to assist ourppers in looking at and purchasing the fineand crafts made by people like you. With
season of giving upon us, nows a good time
to consider giving something back to the VillageStore in the form of your volunteer time.
The store is always in need of volunteers to
help our shoppers locate, look at, and purchaseitems. Volunteering is easy, and free training is
provided. A variety of short and flexible shiftsare available.
Simply call Village Store Manager Katie VanLeuven at 623-544-6135 to find out more aboutthe volunteer opportunities available to you. Ifyou are currently a member of a chartered club,you might even be able to get club monitoringcredit for the hours you volunteer in the store.
olunteers needed to help shoppers
who showed me the projects
that the club works on all year.Their newest project is aChemo Cap, which goesalong with the turbans for can-cer patients. This is the thingabout Encore: They work tire-lessly to provide items forneedy folks, preemie babies,the elderly, the handicapped,cancer survivors, veterans and
anyone else in need. The beau-
tiful items they create are do-nated to organizations such asthe Red Cross, Salvation Army,Sun City West Fire District,Del E. Webb and ThunderbirdSamaritan hospitals, and the
American Cancer Sto name a few. Titems like chemoth
bans, caps and hethat are distributed totients in the West Valso make lap rob
pockets, adult bibs athat are donated tCross; stuffed toys Department; and bab
booties and caps femies and other babthe West Valley. Theitems donated in 2001,873. That is a lot crocheting, sewingcrafty methods. Thhave the true spirit o
Now, back to myits almost time for
foods! I was havingtime visiting I almosfood. The treats werand I had a chance t
Continued on
Encore Needle and Crafts ladies, above, have fun while workingon personal and community projects. At left, Past President Lu-cille Hager knits a throw.
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December bringsholiday season,
ich for many peo-is a bittersweet
e. For someonee myself who spent
entire adult life inorado before ar-ng here 3 years, the climate and
getation in ArizonaChristmas doesnt seem
ht.How does one put Christmashts on a palm tree in thed, anyway?
Of course, in our household,ave an experienced guide in respect. My Australian
fe is quick to point out thats the middle of summer in
stralia in December. Theidays are best spent down atbeach after a round of golfh the standard holiday fare
prawns on the barbie. And, all shrimp are calledawns in the land Downder, irrespective of size (or
merican advertising sloganshe contrary).m still uncertain if shesling my leg about the story
of eight kangaroospulling Santas sleigharound the Australiancontinent, though.Thats just not right.
Family and friends
no longer with us, orperhaps living somedistance away canalso make the holi-days a difficult time
for many.Maybe you know someone
who has lost a loved one re-cently, or is separated fromfamily or friends. Invitingthem out to join you for around of golf, or even for justan hour or so out on the prac-tice putting green will help cre-ate some appreciated holiday
cheer (most non-golfers willstill enjoy trying their hand atthis, especially with an experi-enced golfer accompanyingthem).
If this doesnt appeal, youmight suggest a shopping tripto Grandview Golf Course.Gift certificates are available,and a variety of golf merchan-dise and apparel sure to pleasegolfers and non-golfers alike
awaits you (and be sure tocheck out our 40 percent offclearance rack for a real dealon holiday gifts).
While youre over at Grand-view, stop in at the Crooked
Putter for breakfast, lunch ordinner. The menu has some-thing for everyone, the food isexcellent and the prices afford-able.
Speaking of the CrookedPutter Restaurant, were askingfor everyones cooperationwith respect to bringing in out-side food there. An outsideconcessionaire operates theCrooked Putter Restaurant. Hislicensed, leased premises forthe provision of food and bev-erages are the entire golf
course. The Association holdsthe licenses at the other golfcourses.
While types of Arizonaliquor licenses differ, the onesin place at all the golf courses
preclude food and beveragesbeing permitted onto the prem-ises by anyone but through theauthorized licensee.
Recognizing that many ofour residents have dietary
and/or medical considerations(such as diabetes) the Associa-tion and the Crooked Putterconcessionaire have been, andwill continue to be, practicalwith respect to our golfers
bringing snacks to meet theirindividual needs before, duringor after their golf game. But allalcoholic beverages consumedon the premises (the entire golfcourse) are to be purchased atthe clubhouses.
At issue are individuals whoare bringing food either fromhome or from competingrestaurants to the Crooked Put-ter, and sitting down in their
primary service area (both in-side the building and on the ad-
jacent patio) to consume it.
This creates problems on twolevels. It is a violation of theterms of the concessionairesliquor license. Secondly, evenif it wasnt illegal, I think mostwould agree that its simply
bad form.Think about it. Most of us
wouldnt go into one restaurantbringing in food from some-where else and expect to be al-lowed to sit there and eat it, let
alone be well recproprietor of any ealishment needs thoserve his/her own They are paying alhead and direct cos
ate the restaurant, areasonable that thetables available forcustomers.
Adding insult to only do some brinown food, but thenleave the litter and cthe staff to address.
So lets all agreebuy refreshments courses, well beclean up after you. youll look after (candy wrappers a
shells are the prinprits).And at The Croo
Restaurant at GranCourse, youll leavopen both on the pside the restaurant fing customers whwill be you!
On behalf of all oicated Golf OperaHappy Holidays!
Golf
623-5AGE 10 DECEMBER 2007
Scott SimpsonGolf Operations,
Marketing Manager
Enjoy Christmas holiday, no matter how you spen
am unfortunatelyoming somewhat ofexpert on how tong a golf club whenbody refuses to do
ou know how its in any retirement
mmunity; never askone how they are feeling or
w everything is going be-se none of us have time tor about all the aches andns and injuries that effect
magical golf swing that
s once perfection (in ournds).
I am now coming offa second surgery to myshoulders, the right onethis time. The left onewas done several yearsago.
With all the stretch-ing I can muster and all the re-habilitation I and my insurancecan afford (thats a story for an-other time), I will never be ableto get my hands high above myshoulders so that I can get theclub to parallel like all the tour-ing pros.
I cannot keep my left arm to-tally straight as I am supposedto according to all the golf in-struction manuals. I cannotgenerate 115 mph speed withmy driver in order to carry the
ball 300 yards.Combine this with all the
other little things we all have tolive with like bad backs andnecks, bad hips and bad knees,and yet we all long for a golfswing that Tiger Woods andErnie Els would die for.
You know what? We can all
still to learn to swing the golfclub so that we somehow liveup to the potential we may pos-sess. We simply have to findthe swing that works for eachof us given all of our aches andinjuries. It may not be the gamewe played 30 years ago (we alllie about how good we used to
be anyway).We can still enjoy the game
of golf. I hope to play again
soon.Doug has been a
the PGA of Americaand has taught full
Recreation CentersHe previously taugfor the city of Peoreral community colarea.
Doug teaches bment at Grandviewand Desert Trails g
He can be reached 9163.
My golf swing used to be a thing of beautyBUILDING A BETTER GOLF GAME
Doug Weber
The second-annual Executive Womens Golf CluCity West Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament rathan $13,500 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancetion.
The event was held Saturday, Nov. 11, at StarCourse. More than 300 golfers and volunteers attend
port of the cause. The amount raised topped last yeThe tournament organizing committee owes a hu
gratitude to all the sponsors, donors and volunteerstributed so generously and were instrumental in the the tournament. Thank you!
Tournament nets $13,50fight against breast can
Congratulations to Sun City West resident Jan Pawl whocored his third hole in one recently!Pawl, a 22-year resident, hit his ace on Oct. 22 on the 127-
ard hole No. 8 at Grandview Golf Course.His first hole in one was May 19, 1996 on the 180-yard
ole No. 15 at Grandview. He hit his second one on Feb. 3,990, on hole No. 6 at Echo Mesa Golf Course. That hole is54 yards.Pawl is a member of the Early Birds Golf Club.
Pawl records third ace!www.rcscw.com
Golfers: Be sure to checkthe Rec Centers web site atwww.rcscw.com frequentlythis month as the sites newlyupdated format will be un-veiled in early December.
The site provides informa-tion on making tee times,phone numbers for your fa-vorite courses, the CrookedPutter menu and much more!
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he Green Team has an-nced play dates on Satur-s, Dec. 1 and 15, at Stardustf Course in Sun City West.ssigned tee times, whichl be reserved on a first-
me, first-served basis, willfrom 1 to 2:30 p.m. Playersl need their Sun City Westcards, plus the standard
e-hole fee payable on the
day of play for greens fees.going on to play 18 holes is anindividual option. Golf carrentals are available; the costcan be shared by two players.
To reserve a time, a playermust go to Stardust GolfCourse and enter his or hername in the Green Team sign-up book available at thestarters counter. Currently, this
is the only way to register; nophone reservations are taken.
The Green Team is designedfor Sun City West residentswho are lightly experiencedgolfers, for those who havent
played in a while, and forgolfers of all ages who want togolf in a relaxed game atmos-
phere.While the Green Team for-
mat provides a friendly, non-stressful environment, playersmust have had at least somehands-on golfing experience.
Residents with no golf expe-rience who are interestedin learning to play can join the
New Golfers and Mentors pro-gram by sending an e-mail [email protected] for infor-mation on this free introduc-
tion program.To get on the Gre
mail list or for quesquests for more in
please send an [email protected], oOperations at 623-5the Golf Hotline a6117 and leave a myour name and lonumber.
Golf
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Date10-01-0710-01-0710-03-0710-04-0710-06-0710-09-0710-11-0710-16-0710-22-0710-22-0710-27-0710-29-07
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NameLyle KarstedtEleanor BomgaarsNorman E. DyeGary SchaeferRetha ChappelearJacqueline CheckJim WilliamsSandy JamesJim QuigleyJan PawlI.H. Wynn AvidanJim Liddell
Joe Anderson
Holes in One
The Sun City West Sundayouples welcomes all golfingouples to join us forur semi-monthlyvents. Our sched-e for the balance of007 is: Dec. 9: Trailidge Dec. 30: Desertrails
The sign-up book for theevents is at the course we
will be playing twoweeks prior to theevent.
If you have ques-tions or want to signup and can not get tothe course, call JeanSerr at 623-214-1501.
SUNDAYCOUPLESGOLF
For consistent golf sh
develop a pre-shot rouWhat is a pre-shot
routine and why is itimportant?
A pre-shot routineis what we gothrough to prepareourselves to take agolf shot. It includestaking a practiceswing (if you prefer to takeone), lining up the clubfaceto the target, and getting ourgrip and stance.
Everyone is different, sothe order in which thosethings are done may vary, aslong as they are done cor-
rectly and consistently. Yourpre-shot routine may take be-tween 5 and 15 seconds.Again, everyone is different,
but it should be the same forevery shot, every time.
Why is a pre-shot routineimportant? First, having aroutine helps us to do thesame thing every time, and inthe same order, which shouldhelp with the consistency ofour golf shots. We all realizethat golf is a game of inches,and little things can make a
big difference.
Second, pre-shot helps to kgood menwhile plagame.
Instead oourselves think too m
ing a pre-shot routius to go into an amode where we relax and swing. (Aknow it is much eagood golf shots whrelaxed and not oing!)
Remember, pracpre-shot routine oning range and develthing that works bes
Robin is a Classmember and teacher. She gives lalternating weeks
Mesa, Deer Valley blebrook. Lessons
For information, sholiday gift certifictact Robin at 623-3or email go
Robin Eichten
GOLFINGWITHROBINet a grip if you want a better shots a teaching pro, itlways surprising toto see how manyple play the gameh a weak grip. Aak grip is one where
hands are turnedard the target onclub.he V of the hand onbottom of the club, the onesest to the butt of the club,nts toward the chin. Themb of that hand is, more or, on top of the club.he reason I find this sur-ing are the problems this
p presents. First, it is moreficult to square up the club-e. The hands seldom rotatek to address position, so thebface remains open as it
mes through the ball. Thisses weak shots where thebface is not facing the di-ion the clubhead is travel- The net result is a mis-hit
ere the ball curves off in thection the clubface is facing.he second problem is moreing. The golfer puts him-f/herself in a position whereshe has a lot to recoverm. When the clubface isn at the top, the golfer hasrelease the hands early toare the face. The hands are
y active. This is the death
knell for consistentball striking. When thehands have to be ontheir own agenda dur-ing the downswing,the chances that they
are going to maneuverthe clubface correctlyin so short a timeframe are negligible.
In the golf swing, we wantthe hands to be as quiet as pos-sible. We want whatever move-ment they do make to be aresult of the arm swing, not in-dependent from it. When thehand action comes from themovement of the arms and theweight of the club, the move-ment is dependable and pre-dictable. Consistent ballstriking is the result.
The solution to this dilemmais to strengthen the grip onthe club. Turn the bottom hand,so that the V formed by thethumb and index finger of thathand points toward the shoul-der farthest from the target.
The V formed by the thumband index finger of the otherhand should point toward thesame shoulder. Now the club-face will be square or even alittle closed at the top. Thegolfer doesnt have to manipu-late the clubface to square it
during the downswing. The
clubface is squared by the gripbefore the swing even takesplace.
This solution will get theclubface square at impact. Thiswill give more distance be-
cause the clubface is facing inthe direction the clubhead istraveling. The ball will also flystraight (what a concept!).
The more important result ofthis grip, however, is that thegolfers consistency will im-
prove. This will happen be-cause the golfer does not haveto manipulate the clubface dur-ing the downswing. When thehands get quieter, the chancesof solid contact go way up.
Dont make a mistake beforeyou swing. Turn your grip tothe rear if you are not doing it
already. You will see longer,straighter and more consistentshots as a result.
NOTE: The free clinics inDecember at Trail Ridge GolfCourse will cover the shortgame. They will be given onTuesday and Friday, Dec. 11and 14. Come join us!
Tom Drisler is the instructorat Trail Ridge Golf Course.
For lessons please call 602-316-0419. Video with a take-home CD is part of the
package.
Tom Drisler
reen Team play dates scheduled Dec. 1 and 15 at Stard
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n an effort to help ourking residents partake inb activities, the Rec Cen-News will be periodicallylishing a list of night and
ekend club activities.your chartered club has
evening or weekend ac-y not listed here, pleaseail us [email protected] or mail a
e to: RCSCW/Rec Cen-News, 19803 R.H. John-
Blvd., Sun City West,85375.lease call the numbersd to verify the time and
e of the activity. Pleasee that those events listed a beginning and end
e are generally open clubrs and not indicative of acific, planned event.
MONDAYSalligraphy: 6:30-8:45. for those wishing tok on calligraphy, stamp-
scrapbooking or clubects; 623-594-4150.ribbage: 6 p.m., Kuentz,-4246.eading: 6 p.m., Beards-556-4237.lub Espaol: 6 p.m.,
ns Club Stampedeom (men and womencome), 546-3895.nvestment Club of Sun
City West: 6 p.m., R.H.Johnson Lecture Hall, 546-2637
Shuffleboard West: 6:15p.m., Sports Pavilion, 584-5061.
Pickleball: drop-in play 7p.m., R.H. Johnson Rac-quet Sports Center.
TUESDAYSDancing Arts: Zumba, 7
p.m., Palm Ridge, 584-6222or 214-5840.
Dancing Arts: Stretch Pi-lates, 8 p.m., Palm Ridge,584-6222 or 214-5840.
Kiva West DuplicateBridge: 6:15-9:30 p.m.,Beardsley, 214-1277.
Rhythm Tappers: 4 p.m.,Palm Ridge, 544-0635.
Club 52 Card Club: 5p.m., Mens Club StampedeRoom (men and womenwelcome), 544-3689.
500 Card Club: 5 p.m.,Beardsley, 584-6689.
Yoga: 5:30 p.m., Beards-ley, 546-3852.
Coin and Stamp: 6 p.m.,Kuentz, 544-0871.
Model Railroad: 6 p.m.,R.H. Johnson, 556-1855.
Shuffleboard West:6:15p.m., Sports Pavilion, 584-5061.
Basketeers: 6:30 p.m.,Kuentz, 544-7827.
Latin and BallroomDance: 6:30 p.m., R.H.Johnson, 544-0805.
Palo Verde Patchers: af-ternoons and evenings asrequested, Kuentz, 214-4860.
WEDNESDAYSCalligraphy West/Scrap-
booking: 5-8 p.m., Kuentz,584-6457.
One-Partner Bridge: sign-in 5:30 p.m., play at 6:15,Beardsley, 215-4583.
Lapidary: 6 p.m., R.H.Johnson, 215-2221.
Mis-Cues Couples Bil-liards: 6 p.m., Sports Pavil-ion, 584-2335.
Shuffleboard West: 6:15p.m., Sports Pavilion, 584-5061.
Bunco: 7 p.m., Beardsley,556-4818.
Pickleball: drop-in play 7p.m., R.H. Johnson Rac-quet Sports Center.
Woodworking: 6-9 p.m.,Woodshop at Kuentz, 584-2242.
THURSDAYSRhythm Tappers: 4 p.m.,
Palm Ridge, 544-0635.Rip N Sew: 4 p.m., R.H.
Johnson, 388-6773.Club 52 Card Club: 5
p.m., Mens Club (men and
women welcome), 544-3689.
Euchre Card Club: 6p.m., Beardsley, 466-8328.
Latin and BallroomDance: 5 p.m., Palm Ridge,544-0805.
Dancing Arts: Zumba, 7p.m., Palm Ridge, 584-6222or 214-5840.
Dancing Arts: Stretch Pi-lates, 8 p.m., Palm Ridge,584-6222 or 214-5840.
Yoga: 5:30 p.m., Beards-ley, 546-3852.
Pan Card Club: 6 p.m.,Beardsley, 546-1938.
Cribbage: 6 p.m., Kuentz,444-4246.
Westerners Square
Dance: 7 p.m., R.H. John-son, 214-5534.
Shuffleboard West: 6:15p.m., Sports Pavilion, 584-5061.
FRIDAYSKaraoke: 7-10 p.m.,
Beardsley, 584-3895.Pickleball: drop-in play 7
p.m., R.H. Johnson Rac-quet Sports Center.
SATURDAYSRacquet Club: 6 a.m.-11
p.m., tennis courts, 975-0215.
Pickleball: drop-in play 7a.m., R.H. Johnson Rac-
quet Sports Center.Rhythm Tappers: 6:45
a.m.-noon, Palm Ridge,544-0635.
Johnson Lawn Bowls: 7a.m.-9 p.m., R.H. JohnsonLawn Bowling, 544-2691.
Softball: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.,Liberty Field at Kuentz, 556-9263.
Mens Club: 7:30 a.m.-4p.m., Mens Club, 546-0452.
Stained Glass: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Palm Ridge, 546-4636.
Arthritis Club: 8 a.m.,Beardsley Indoor Pool, 546-5710.
Clay Club: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.,
Beardsley, 975-0303.Johnson Lapidary: 8
a.m.-noon, R.H. Johnson,215-2221.
Karaoke: 8-11 a.m.:Mens Club StampedeRoom, 584-3895.
Racquetball/Handball: 8a.m., R.H. Johnson Rac-quetball/Handball Courts,544-9809.
Weavers West: 8 a.m.-noon, Kuentz, 546-8313.
Handi-Capables: 9 a.m.,Beardsley, 584-8762.
Rip N Sew: 9 a.m.-4p.m., R.H. Johnson, 388-6773.
Bocce: 9 a.m.-noon, R.H.
Johnson Boc546-5646.
Sun West Aa.m.-3 p.m., K1022.
Womens S9:45 a.m.-4 p.mClub at Kuentz
Woodworkinp.m., Woodsho584-2242.
Ceramics Wep.m. the seconSaturdays of eR.H. Johnson,
Kiva WestBridge: noon-4 sley, 214-1277
Dancing Ap.m., Palm R
6222.Saturday Lad
Bridge: noon-3 sley, 546-3926
Hillcrest Ballr4-10 p.m., R.H214-2561.
Saturday Gamesters: Beardsley, 810
SUNDARacquet Clu
p.m., tennis c0215.
Johnson Lawp.m., R.H. JohBowling, 544-2
Evening, weekend activities meet needs of busy reside
It is important to keep the arm closethe body to ensure a straight arm
wing. Another technique that willlp you develop a straight arm swingd straighter ball direction is visualrgeting. The way bowlers use theires is as important to their unique
yles as any other body action.Some bowlers are most comfortableing the arrows as targets while oth-s use the dots on the lane, much closer to theul line, and still others target at the splices oren farther down the lane. Are you using thergeting system best suited to your game?The worst case scenario in targeting for mostwlers is looking at the pins. The pins are 60
feet away. Any target you can find onthe lane closer to the foul line will im-
prove your accuracy and result in astraighter ball trajectory.
By experimenting with different tar-get distances, you will likely find astraighter trajectory can be achievedand your game will improve.
Visual targeting can also help youwith your ball roll. For example, if you
normally target at the arrows, looking for a tar-get farther down the lane can help you get the
ball into a longer skid when conditions are dry.Looking at a closer target will help you set the
ball down sooner and get it into an earlier rollwhen the lanes are oily.
Attention all wanna-bebowlers! Learn to Bowl clin-ics are offered every month toget you on the road to learningthis fun sport.
The December sessions will
begin 9 a.m. Wednesdays,Dec. 5, 12 and 19, at JohnsonLanes in the Sports Pavilion.
Cost is $25 per person,
which includes weeks of instruc
bowling. Paymentsvations can be maSports Pavilion cou
Our certified bo
structors, Marie FoRay Hansen, will tethe fundamentals inwelcoming atmosph
Bowling
623-5
MARIESBOWLINGTIP: VISUALTARGETING
AGE 12 DECEMBER 2007
Marie FormanBowling Instructor
Learn to Bowl
CPR/AED classes resuAll Sun City West residents
and Association employees areencouraged to take free CPRand AED classes, offeredmonthly in the R.H. JohnsonLecture Hall, 19803 R.H.Johnson Blvd.
Classes start promptly at 8
a.m. The next available class isMonday, Dec. 10. To be fair toall students and so that learningis not interrupted, there is noadmittance after class begins.Classes usually take four orfive hours.
Sign up early and dont belate! These classes fill up earlyduring the fall and winter.
Residents and employees
may sign up www.rcscw.com. Iany problems regiline, call Bob War3760 or Tom R584-0906. If you caa class youve sign
please call TomClasses are limited
ple per session.
ASCW votes Dec. 15 for new presidenturing our recent Bowlingociation of Sun City Westurday Night No-Tap event,w of our members hit thatfect score of 300: Melrey (2), Rich Mazzolini,n Goff, Bill Wellnitz, andry Hamman. Congratula-
ns to you all.ecember Schedule: Satur-No Taps will be on Dec. 115. The next No-Tap will
on Monday, Dec. 31, and
will be our New Years Eve NoTap and Champagne Breakfast.We will not have a No Tap
event on Saturday, Dec. 29.Ticket prices will be posted atlater date for the ChampagneBreakfast. Regular No TapTournaments for BASCWmembers are only $10 each forSaturday night. You may signup at the Johnson Lanes moni-tors desk.
The BASCW general mem-
bership meeting will begin 4p.m. Dec. 15 in the LectureHall. At that meeting we willvote on a new president, whowill join the Board on Jan. 1,2008. Please plan to attend themeeting just prior to the NoTap Tournament at 5:30.
On Dec. 31, the Board willsay goodbye to Jan Woodruffand Sue Geller, who haveserved our club for four years.
Information: 623-694-0424.
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Club Contacts
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Phone NumbersAIN TELEPHONE NUMBER:23-544-6000
JOHNSON REC CENTER:44-6105wimming Pool: 544-6106ennis Reservations: 544-6151
Mini Golf, Table Tennis, Arcade,Racquetball, Bocce: 544-6108
LLAGE STORE: 544-6135ocated at R.H. Johnson
Rec Center)
RH JOHNSON LIBRARY:544-6130
SPORTS PAVILION (Bowling):544-6140Strike Zone Eatery: 544-6116
BEARDSLEY REC CENTER:544-6524Pool/Mini Golf: 544-6525
KUENTZ REC CENTER:544-6580Swimming Pool/Fitness:544-6561
PALM RIDGE REC CENTER:544-6580Swimming Pool/Fitness:544-6581
GOLF OPERATIONS: 544-6037Tee Time Confirmation:544-6044Tee Time Reservations:
www.cgsteetimes.comCourse Conditions: 544-6175DEER VALLEY: 544-6016DESERT TRAILS: 544-6017ECHO MESA: 544-6014
GRANDVIEW: 544-601Crooked Putter: 544-60PEBBLEBROOK: 544-STARDUST: 544-6012TRAIL RIDGE: 544-601
ADMINISTRATIONGeneral Manager: 544-Human Resources: 544Member Services: 544-
Rec Center News: 544Website: 544-6133Recreation Manager: 5Tours & Scheduling: 54Box Office: 544-6032
Arts & CraftsSun West Art, Mari-
n Hutflesz: 975-1022Basketeers, Marthauck: 544-7827Calligraphy, Judywlan: 214-1305Ceramics West,k Marten: 546-8685Clay Club, A.W.cer: 975-0303Copper Cookers,
anne Bottorf: 584-34Johnson Lapidary,y Gray: 215-2221SCW Beaders, Mar-e Brady: 556-4237Leather Carvers,n Granlund: 977-
29
Mac-Cro-Knit, Sallylardo: 546-9140Metal Club, Leemer: 556-5401Encore Needle &
aft, Eleanor Hamil-: 214-2990Photography West,rnardine Ginsberg:6-2346Porcelain Painters,nstance Irmer: 214-20Palo Verde Patch-, Barbara Shorty:
4-4860Rosemaling-Euro-
an Folk Art, Deeum: 584-4134Rip n Sew, Kathyndersen: 388-6773Creative Silk Flow-, Barbara Lewis:
4-8434Toy-Ki Silvercraft,sie Cuddie: 544-8791Stained Glass
afters, Thomasng: 546-4636Creative Stitchers,
Catherine Vaught: 214-0759
Tole Artists, KathyCapps: 546-5924
Weavers WestGuild, Anne Hance:546-8313
Woodworking, Gor-don Putz: 584-2242
Cards & Games Kiva West Dupli-
cate Bridge, JamesCawley: 214-1277
Saturday LadiesContract Bridge, TigerTague: 546-3926
Tuesday ContractBridge, Dorothy Johns:556-2525
One Partner
Bridge, William Bur-dette: 215-4583 SCW Bunco, Vivian
Hennessey: 556-4818 Canasta West, Ar-
lene Rozmus: 546-3803 Five-Hundred Card,
Dottie Merrill: 584-6689 Cribbage, James
Tappen: 444-4246 Saturday Night
Gamesters, Mary Tack-ett: 810-9153
Euchre Card Play-ers of SCW, William
Scott: 466-8328 Mah Jongg, SoniaRhodes: 546-2845
Pan Card Club,Herb Bunke: 546-1938
Pinochle, DavidCiminello: 584-2675
Sheepshead, JimWeuzel: 328-8048
Club 52 Card Club,Beverlee Peterson: 544-3689
Dance Country Western,
Anita Kellner: 214-3903
Hillcrest Ballroom,Nancy Jones: 214-2561
International SocialDance, Anna Besmer:214-0875
Latin Ballroom,Barbara Coupe: 544-0805
Line Dancers, Car-olyn Etzel: 214-2967
Westerners SquareDance, Don Thoene:214-5534
Health & Fit-ness
Arthritis Club, RonRasmussen: 546-5710
Energetic Exercise,Melba Franke: 584-4903
Fitness Club, AlvinAndrus: 546-9648
Handi-Capables,Carole Thompson: 584-8762
Water Fitness, Bar-bara Brennan: 975-6948
Yoga, CarolynScullin: 546-3852
Hobbies &Travel
Agriculture, Mar-
shall Oaks: 584-3770 Coin & Stamp, Fred
Bubeheimer: 544-0871 Computers West,
Robert Kelling: 214-8589
Garden Club, Ar-lene Macy: 214-7823
Model Railroad,Ron Nagy: 556-1855
Recreational Vehi-cle, Virginia Caldwell:214-1331
Rockhounds West,Bill Blakley: 584-7992
Investment Club,Vernon Johnson: 546-2637
Music & Per-formance
Dancing Arts,Helen Onni: 584-6222
Westernaires Cho-rus, Sandy Burke: 214-5108
Karaoke, NonaUthoff: 584-2661
Musicians Club,Craig Lee: 584-0308
Organ & Keyboard,Flora Rutledge: 975-0023
Rhythm Tappers,Gerry Zoph: 214-8504
Stardust Theatre
Council, Jan Cooley:975-4003
Theatre West,Roseann Wagner: 546-0186
Social Canine Compan-
ions, Don Gerboth:546-4093
Club Espaol, Mar-garet Rauch: 214-7530
Friends of the Li-brary, JoAnn Dauer:214-9170.
Mens Club, RobertParoubek: 546-0452
Singles Club, LuMarchese: 444-8420
Womens SocialClub, Marlene Sullivan:584-8893
Sports - Golf Golf Council SCW,
Howard Allnutt: 214-0583
Deer Valley Men,Robert ONeill: 215-
7648 Deer Valley
Women, Christa Ret-fordn: 546-2910
Desert Trails Men,Dennis Bailey: 214-8853
Desert TrailsWomen, Sharron Peter-son: 546-9698
Echo Mesa Men,Cliff Morton: 546-0513
Echo MesaWomen, TrishaMitchell: 546-4897
Grandview Men,Jay Fernstrum: 214-6949
Grandview Women,Dianne Schroetlin: 546-4626
Lady Putters SCW,Jeanne Ricard: 546-8326
Pebblebrook Men,Noah Murphy: 546-8736
PebblebrookWomen, Sarah Baird:546-2854
Mens Putting,Manny Zarate: 362-9164
PebblebrookWomen Niners, Clau-dia Elder: 556-2880
Stardust Men, Dar-ryl Plout: 975-1802
Stardust Women,Karen Hunter: 544-6986
Stardust WomenNiners, BarbaraScalise: 975-3826
Trail Ridge Men,Angelo Petrarca: 214-3353
Trail Ridge Women,Joan Stephanian: 214-0745
Spor Crestview
Riders, Don O584-6442
PicklebalWasserman: 9
Mis-CuesBilliards, Mason: 584-233
SCW BocStroming: 546
Tennis, Mson: 546-1145
Bowlers Ation, Janice W694-0424
Western Hshoe, Louis K214-3903
Johnson Bowls, Kathle544-2691.
Mini-GolfeRobert Wolbe4194
Racquet COgle: 975-02
Platform TRon Gliot: 584
Racquetbball, Jim Carp544-9809
ShuffleboSchaible: 584
SCW SoftNelson: 556-9
SportsmeWilliam Elledg1508
Hot Shot Ron Gillette: 5
Table TenScheidt: 556-
Chartered Cership is subjechange. The updated as neCall 544-6031
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623-5AGE 14 DECEMBER 2007
JEANNE MOORE and
CKIE VAN OGTROP
all has arrived and its timeour cygnets to leave theirts at our Sun City West golf
rses. In mid-October, ouran volunteers took on thek of placing them with newtners.
female cygnet namedoxie was hatched at Grand-w (Lake No. 13). Roxie wascated to Deer Valley Lake11, where she is joined by
ale cygnet named Nemoo came from Trail Ridgeke No. 3).t first, Roxie was shy andy of Nemo, but, after a fews, she became accustomed
er new mate.arb Stevens has taken ontask of hand-feeding RoxieNemo twice a day.emo is adventurous and has
ndered through the cart tun-to the north side of Deerley Road on more than oneasion.o, if you are Findingmo wandering or at a lakeer than Deer Valley No. 11,
please call Jackie at the Envi-ronmental Services Office,623-544-6145.
The female cygnet from TrailRidge (Lake No. 3) Abigail
has been partnered with PiggyWiggy at Grandview Lake No.11. Piggy was quite lonely andis very happy with the arrivalof Abby.
Abby seems to like to wan-der and has been found on oc-casion making her way towardGrandview Lake No. 13. Eachtime she is recaptured and re-
turned to Piggy anlake.
Angel, the male cDeer Valley (Lake
been partnered withPebblebrook Lak
Romeo survived atack earlier this yerehabilitated from hHe is ecstatic to hav
join him on his lakNormally, two m
mix well as they cfor territory. HowRomeo being hathis pair seems to b
ble.There is one rema
cygnet on Grandvie13. He will be plachome early next ye
We wish to thankident caretakers foenthusiasm they gswan program.
The swan team wtend a special ThaYvonne Marshall wfed and nurtured cygnets at her lake. she misses her much as they miss care.
Empty Nesters
Roxie and Nemo take a swim together at Lake No. 11 at Deer Valley Golf Course.
The Sun City West Pioneers cele-ated their 29th anniversary on Oct.with a catered dinner at The Madi-
n in Sun City West.The Pioneers include the first resi-nts of Sun City West, those whooved to the community from October78 through 1979. From the first Va-ty Shows and arts and crafts fairs to
e countless events in between, the Pi-eers set Sun City West on the path
at brought it where it is today. Theycame the backbone of the charteredubs and bonded over their years to-ther in Del Webbs retirement haven,
d they are still enjoying the wonder-life here.Current officers are Presidentances Decker, Vice President Noelinfield, Secretary Dee Balaker,easurer Emma Koos, Hospitality Di-ctor Beverly Temple, and Honoraryrector Helen Daniel.n the early years, Sun City Wests
ettlers got together socially fromme to time. On March 6, 1984, an or-nizational meeting of residents whod moved to Sun City West in that
me frame was held. With the help ofevco Del Webbs developmentmpany this meeting was held at the
Sundome. More than 500 interestedpeople attended.
The first official social meeting washeld at the Lakes Club in Sun City inOctober 1984. A contest was held toname the club, and Pioneers of SunCity West was chosen. MildredToldrian was the organizer and first
president, and, until her death in 2000,she was an inspiration to the club. Theother first officers were Vice PresidentLois Copes, Secretary Frieda Schwartzand Treasurer Sol Robinson. In 1986,the groups membership totaled 1,092.
The Pioneers have always had dedi-
cated officers leading the group. Themembers wish to give special recogni-tion to Sol Robinson for the years hewas on the Board, and for creating themagical covered wagon announce-ments for the groups next social event.For more than 11 years, Helen Danielwas the groups faithful treasurer, oneof the most time-consuming offices tohold. Thank you, Helen and Sol.
The yearly dinners and January cof-fees give the Pioneers the opportunityto become reacquainted and to remi-nisce about the old times. The mem-
bership has now dwindled down toaround 100, but those members will
continue to get together.Pioneers President Frances Decker
introduced the evenings speaker,Edson Allen. Allen, president of theSun Cities Historical Society and au-thor of the communitys history book Sun City West Silver Celebration took the Pioneers on a historical jour-ney back before Sun City West was
born in his presentation, From CottonBalls to Golf Balls.
Decker, who moved to Sunin June 1979 and boasts rec3778, brought photo collectevent to share with her fellowrecounting the communityyears.
Other participants in the29th anniversary event incSilvis, who gave the invocBill Woodyard, who led ththe Pledge of Allegiance.
Sun City West Pioneers Officers for 2007-2008 include, from left, Emma Koos, President Frances Decker, Secretary Dee Balaker and HDirector Beverly Temple. Not pictured are Vice President Noel Winfieldorary Director Helen Daniel.
Sun City West Pioneers celebrate 29th anniversa
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Editors Note: Details of these summaries are available in th
R.H. Johnson Library at 13801 W. Meeker Blvd.
October FinancialsRecreation Centers of Sun City West, Inc.
Balance SheetOctober 31
2008 2007ASSETS
rent Assetsh and Cash Equivalents 4,206,137 4,620,625tricted Cash 5,977,740 5,212,341ounts Receivable 756,148 540,342e Receivable:Theatre West 57,925 40,659ntories 215,907 191,633
paids And Other Assets 182,691 179,893
otal Current Assets 11,396,551 10,785,496
d Assetsniture & Fixtures 977,418 977,418chinery & Equipment 9,837,868 9,183,811dings 35,380,404 34,656,903d Improvements 33,582,125 33,071,708d 5,196,987 5,196,987icles 819,938 744,173
85,794,742 83,831,002
umulated Depreciation (51,180,251) (48,824,365)
otal Fixed Assets 34,614,490 35,006,636
al Assets 46,011,042 45,792,132
LIABILITIES AND EQUITIESilitiesounts Payable 579,255 746,497rued Purchase 84,830 32,015ay Sweeps - Pro Shop 158,945 160,803Gift Certificates 4,089 5,150ital Lease 10,568 79,662
W Softball Club 31,912 23,584rued Payroll 238,897 206,833rued Vacation Payable 443,436 376,130roll Taxes Payable 12,820 29,203ployee Optional Insurance 4,362 4,114ility for Return Checks 151 1,225
nument Sign Advance 0 39,253rued Taxes Payable 46,027 48,787
rued Pension Plan 127,422 126,173ona Sales Tax Payable 4,295 4,863erred Membership Fees 3,550,015 2,989,764erred Golf Revenue 721,254 933,333
l Liabilities 6,018,285 5,807,396
EQUITYained Earnings 41,656,002 41,341,632
Profit / (Loss) (1,663,245) (1,356,896)
l Equity 39,992,757 39,984,736
l Liabilities and Equity 46,011,042 45,792,132
Bowling Lineage by Fiscal Year *
MONTH FY 2005-06 FY 2006-07 FY 2007
July ** 10,733
August ** 4,247
September 22,370 21,239
October 30,594 28,520November 29,234 28,594
December 26,347 35,180
January 32,814 34,674
February 33,694 30,623March 35,456 35,347
April 18,155 17,358
May 11,449 10,240June 12,130 11,561
FY to Date 52,964 64,739
FY Total 252,243 268,316
* Fiscal Year runs from July 1 to June 30
Golf Rounds by Fiscal Year *
MONTH FY 2005-06 FY 2006-07 FY 2007
July 13,960 14,967August 13,859 15,097September 18,435 19,303October 23,010 22,548November 29,405 28,879December 28,845 24,807January 38,208