Sun City Festival Community Association

26501 W Desert Vista Blvd, Buckeye, AZ 85396

News
May 2012

DEL WEBB & ROAD SCHOLAR

Now Offering Educational Travel Programs For Active Adult Homeowners Who Love To Learn
Del Webb and Road Scholar are pleased to announce a newly forged relationship that brings Del Webb homeowners across the country access to a diverse menu of lifelong learning travel programs. Road Scholar, the not-for-profit world leader in educational travel since 1975, offers 6,500 educational adventures in all 50 states and 150 countries around the world. As part of the joint relationship, Del Webb homeowners will have opportunity to enroll in a new series of Del Webb exclusive national and international travel excursions at a special savings and/or with incentives. Additionally, Del Webb homeowners will be eligible to receive a $200 credit toward any other Road Scholar International adventure or a $75 credit toward any North American program. Del Webb exclusive programs will include a special introductory launch program to Costa Rica in November 2012. Italy, New Mexico, Canada & US National Parks are planned as destinations in 2013 along with and an intergenerational Broadway experience for Del Webb residents and their grandchildren. More information on the Road Scholar organization and programs, and upcoming educational adventures planned for Del Webb residents will be in future newsletters and community correspondence. Happy travels!

Community Survey Results To Be Presented on May 8

At the beginning of each year, residents of Sun City Festival are asked to participate in a community satisfaction survey designed to measure the level of satisfaction with the Community Association and to learn more about residents interests. Results have been tallied for this years survey and will be presented on Tuesday, May 8 at 1:30 pm in Celebration Hall. Interested residents are invited to attend. The Survey Results have also been posted on our community website at www.OurSunCityFestival.net under Governance > Documents > Annual Survey.

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Sunday, May 13

Sun City Festival Community Association

Mothers Day Brunch Buffet

Celebrate Mothers Day with the Indigo Grille by indulging in our Mothers Day Brunch Buffet on Sunday, May 13.
Reservations are required - $18 per person. Seating is from 10 am to 2 pm. Eggs Benedict Mini Quiche Baby Tomato Salad Chef-Attended Bruschetta Station Make your Reservations Today! Call 928-252-6445, Ext. 209.
We will be closed on Mothers Day for normal breakfast hours, but will resume the full lunch menu at 2 pm and close at 7 pm.

A few of the items we will be serving include:

Menu Changes
On May 21st, the Indigo Grilles menu will have some slight changes. We are excited for summer, and will be adding Gazpacho, a BLT Salad, a Teriyaki Bowl, Pasta Primavera with Summer Vegetables, Summer Bruschetta, a Veggie Wrap, and a Pork Barbacoa Wrap. We will also annotate the menu with our Vegetarian-Friendly options! We look forward to these exciting changes and hope that you will enjoy them, too!

Special Events
In need of food or beverage for a special event, occasion, or golf tournament? Let the Indigo Grille take care of all your event needs. We offer full buffets, plated lunches or dinners, small appetizer platters, and even boxed lunches for your group! Call Chef Aaron today to discuss how we can make your event extraordinary! 928-252-6445, Ext. 210

Horse Race / Shootout

Thursday, May 31 at 5:00 PM Cost: $5 per person

Peg-N-Keg

Monday, May 21 at 4:00 PM Only $5 per person This putting contest is a favorite among our residents. Test your putting skills on our ever changing nine-hole course and bring your thirst to be quenched by a keg of beer to enjoy.

This event is a great time! Its almost full contact golf as your competitors egg you on, sometimes in your backswing. Two-person teams alternate their shots while the highscoring teams are eliminated on each hole until there are only three teams left. Out of those three teams, we will award a Win (1st Place), Place (2nd Place), and a Show (3rd Place). Serious golfers should leave their sensitive side at home for this event; we like to have fun!

Monday, May 28 at 7:30 am Shotgun Cost: To be determined Individual stroke play competition. Prizes for Mens and Womens Divisions. Sign up in the Golf Shop.

Memorial Day Tournament

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Heads At Ease Program Benefits from SCF Quilting Bees Pillowcases

SCF is All About Community!

Here at Sun City Festival we have a number of amazing people and clubs who continuously give back to their community but more importantly, back to each other. Community is about the residents who live here, their relationships with one another and the difference they make in each others lives because they care. In November of 2011, fellow residents, Tony and Evelyn DeMizio, were in a horrific car accident on their way into Surprise. They were both severely injured. Evelyn has since been able to return home while Tony is still in a facility care unit, but will be returning home mid May. This story is not about their accident, but about the compassion and support of this community, Sun City Festival. In early April, FABs (Festival Association of Beauties) Club held an event that, in part, was a fundraiser for the DeMizios by selling bracelets to help them with expenses. As of April 16th, FABs was able to present the DeMizios with $2800 at their end of season party. Not only have residents pulled together financially, but have been helping Evelyn with transportation and supporting her and Tony with their friendship. Evelyn has said, The Lord is faithful and these people here at Sun City Festival are our family! Thank you.

Our Sun City Festival Quilting Bees are proud to have contributed to the Heads at Ease. This organization sends colorful, homemade pillowcases to our troops abroad. Heads At Ease provided 9,498 pillowcases in 2011, with a total of 19,843 since its inception. Our Quilting Bees were happy to have contributed over 300 pillowcases and are very honored to be a part of this wonderful effort to support our brave men and women who are protecting our freedom.

May Community Events

May 2 Sun Valley Solar Seminar 10 am Sable Room JC Grason Financial Seminar 4 pm Celebration Hall May 3 Buckeye Bookmobile 9 am Sage Center Parking Lot Humana Medicare Seminar 9 am Sable Room May 5 Bocce Battle! 11 am Bocce Courts May 7 Arizona Solar Concepts 9:00 am Sable Room May 17 Sun Valley Solar Seminar 9 am Sable Room SKY Renewable Energy Seminar 9:30 am Mulberry Room May 18 Monthly Resident Potluck Dinner 5:30 pm Celebration Hall May 19 Festival Family Feud 6:30 pm Celebration Hall May 24 Fort McDowell Casino Trip 10 am Departure from Sage Center 5 pm Departure from Casino May27 Sunday Movie Matinee, War Horse 1 pm Celebration Hall

Happy Spring!

May 9 Classic Movie Night, American Graffiti 6:30 pm Celebration Hall May 17 Buckeye Bookmobile 9 am Sage Center Parking Lot

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Sun City Festival Community Association

CHARTEREd Clubs
Sun City Festival offers a spectacular variety of activities for all residents, including many Chartered Clubs ranging from hobbies and various arts groups to sports and social groups. Go to the community website at www.oursuncityfestival.net to learn more.
Mystery Riders We are a group of motorcyle aficianados who set aside Thursdays and at least two Saturdays or Sundays per month to do our riding throughout Arizona. We have all makes and models in our group. We dont always know where we are going or where weve been but have fun riding. Contact Ed Zvonik at 928-252-3849 for more information. Fine Arts Club Fine Arts has open painting on Monday afternoons and all day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Try out your creativity and fun at the same time. Contact Jean Buhle at 928-252-2468 for more information!

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

The Social Dance Club Our members learn and practice various social and line dances in a fun environment. Couples dance is on break until fall. Line Dance is Thursdays from 11 am-1 pm in Celebration Hall. Contact Joanne Palaoro at 928-252-6778 for line dance. Club membership is $5/person.

The Quilting Bees

Nancy Norrander, Blue Ribbon Winner! She is a Festival Quilting Bee and entered the gorgeous, The Ladies at Sunset wall hanging in the AZ Quilters Guild 2012 Quilt Show held in Mesa in March. It was her first time entering a show and she won the Judges Choice category out of 314 entries. She wont likely sell her work but everything has a price! Congratualtions, Nancy. Contact Carol Stoney for information at 503-899-9976.

Gourmet Club Like to cook and eat?? The Gourmet Club always welcomes new members, singles or couples. We meet once a month, usually 3rd Sunday, and enjoy a four-course dinner in a private home at Sun City Festival. Contact Carol Komassa at 928-252-3400 for more information.

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

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

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

Tennis Club The Tennis Club offers many game opportunities for all residents to participate. Mixed doubles drop-in sessions are every Tue., Thur., & Fri. at 9 am. All levels are welcome! Contact Ed Piegza at 623-237-3020 for more information.

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

Desert Harmony Thanks to all who attended A Tour of the States in Song concert. We enjoyed preparing and singing for you. Five of our members were fortunate to sing in Carnegie Hall (New York) in February. They sang with a group from Seattle and with a mass choir of 270 voices from all over the U. S. Membership is open for fall. Contact Pat Kubler at 928-252-6878 or email desertharmonyscf@yahoo. com for details.

Field and Stream Club Join us if you have an interest in fishing, hunting, shooting, archery, or other outdoor activities. We meet the first Wed. of the month at 6:30pm. Range Day is the second Fri. meeting at the convenience store parking lot at 7:30 am. A Trap/Skeet Day is also being considered. Contact Steve Kelley at 480-544-7037 for more information.

Pickleball Club We are dedicated to the promotion of Pickleball and encourage everyone to come out and join us in the fun! Open Play is daily from 8am-12 noon (except Sun.). Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 6:30-9 am. Ladies Rotational Play every Tues, & Thur. at 11am. Lessons will resume in Oct. Contact Donald Schelling at 602-317-6298 for more information.

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

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

Sun City Festival RV Club If youd like to learn more about RVing and find ways to enhance the RV life you love, then the Festival RV Club is for you! Our Club purpose is to facilitate bringing together those who wish to travel and who enjoy the recreational vehicle lifestyle. Contact Virg Mellott at 928252-3829 for more details.

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

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

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

Paws & Claws Pet Club We encourage pet owners of all types to meet and gather information on various educational and health related pet information. Our club meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm. Mugs & Muffins is the 3rd Thurs. each month at 8:30 am at the Amphitheatre. Contact Kathi Landis at 928-252-6771 for details.

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

The Lady Putters Come and enjoy the camaraderie of friends and neighbors while developing and enhancing your putting skills. The Lady Putters play on Mondays at 12:30 pm and Thursdays at 9:30 am. Please join us for a game or two. Contact Sue Peppler at 928-252-2663 for all the details.

Crafty Scrappers Club Life is a scrapbook of young and old in which precious stories are told. When time moves on and our memories fail us, this book will be the sweetest tale. We can turn the pages of times gone by and see how the days and years did fly. Contact Bonnie Lenke at 623-229-6400 bonnielenke@msn.com for more information.

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

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

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

Paper Crafts & More Please join us Tuesday mornings at 9:30 am or Wednesday nights at 6 pm. You will be amazed at the variety of projects we do. We incorporate all different levels of skills that include rubber stamping, tea bag folding, iris folding, just to name a few. Stop by and say hi. Contact Judi Kuczek at 928-252-2485 for more information.

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

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Sun City Festival Community Association

RESIDENT PROFILE
Carolyn & Tom Boden
We never knew how much fun an active-adult community could be....

Chartered Club Activities

Every Monday Pickleball 8:00am Mah Jongg 9:00am Crafty Scrappers 9:00am Lady Putters 12:30pm Dealers Choice Poker 12:30pm Chess 1:00pm Fine Arts 1:00pm Woodcrafters 5:30pm Euchre Lessons 6:00pm Pickleball 6:30pm Euchre Play 6:30pm Desert Harmony Rehearsal 6:30pm Couples Dance 7:30pm Every Tuesday Pickleball 8:00am Mixed Doubles Drop-In Tennis 9:00am Play Anything! 9:00am Paper Crafts 9:30am Digital Photo Club 10:00am Ladies Rotational Play 11:00am Contract Bridge 1:00pm Water Volleyball 1:00pm Hi-Lo Omaha Poker (2nd, 4th Tue) 5:30pm Tx HoldEm Tourn. (1st, 3rd Tue) 5:30pm Pickleball 6:30pm Ponytail Canasta 6:30pm Every Wednesday Pickleball 8:00am Fine Arts 8:30am Crafty Scrappers 9:00am Tx HoldEm Poker 12:30pm Mah Jongg 12:30pm Paws & Claws (1st Wed) 5:30pm Paper Crafts 6:00pm Single Deck Pinochle 6:30pm Every Thursday Pickleball 8:00am Mixed Doubles Drop-In Tennis 9:00am Mixed Doubles Tennis 9:00am Lady Putters 9:30am Line Dancing 11:00am Ladies Rotational Play 11:00am Duplicate Bridge 12:00pm Knit One & Crochet Too 1:30pm Water Volleyball 2:00pm Volleyball 3:00pm Dealers Choice Poker 5:00pm Table Tennis 6:00pm Pickleball 6:30pm Digital Photo Club 6:30pm Every Friday Pickleball 8:00am Mixed Doubles Drop-In Tennis 9:00am Contract Bridge 9:00am Quilting Bees 9:00am Mixed Doubles Tennis 9:00am FABs Luncheon 11:00am Mah Jongg 12:30pm Chess 12:30pm Bunco 7:00pm Every Saturday Pickleball 8:00am Tx HoldEm Poker 12:30pm Table Tennis 1:00pm Couples Contract Bridge 6:30pm Every Sunday Bocce Ball 2:00pm Table Tennis 3:00pm Mexican Train Dominoes 6:30pm Double Deck Pinochle 6:30pm

Carolyn and Tom Boden moved to Arizona almost 13 years ago from northern California, but never felt this much at home until they moved to Sun City Festival almost five years ago. They discovered Sun City Festival on a drive to find the new golf course they had heard of and were pleasantly surprised to find homes as well. The rest is history! Tom retired over two years ago and has loved every minute of it. They enjoy golf together although Tom seems to get out to the course much more often. He is currently on the board for the Mens Golf Club. Carolyn retired in January from

President of the Quilting Bees. They are also Certified Health Coaches for Take Shape for Life, the coaching arm of Medifast, Inc. It has been our joy and privilege to encourage and mentor others on their journey to optimal health through weight loss. Carolyn and Tom have four grown children and seven grandchildren. One family lives in Arizona and the rest are not too far away in California. We never knew how much fun an active-adult community could be and we have made so many wonderful friends here. This is home now and just where we want to spend our retirement years.

May 21 Peg-N-Keg May 28 Memorial Day Tournament May 31 Horse Race / Shootout Every Tuesday Sun City Festival Womens Golf Group Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday Sun City Festival Mens Golf Group

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

Hours of Operation:

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

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Fitness Classes
Every Monday Flow Yoga 8:45 am Pilates 8:45 am Body Sculpting 10:00 am Aqua Aerobics 10:00 am Zumba Gold 11:00 am Cardio Core 1:00 pm Every Tuesday Rhythm & Moves 8:00 am Cardio Core 9:15 am Strength, Stretch & Balance 10:30 am Aqua Aerobics 4:00 pm Group Cycling 5:00 pm Every Wednesday Flow Yoga 8:45 am Aqua Aerobics 10:00 am Tai Chi (sign up only) 10:15 am Pilates 11:30 am Body Sculpting 12:45 pm Zumba Gold 1:45 pm Every Thursday Rhythm & Moves 8:00 am Cardio Core 9:15 am Strength & Cycle 10:30 am Equipment Orientation 3:00 pm Aqua Aerobics 4:00 pm Group Cycling 5:00 pm Every Friday Strength, Stretch & Balance 8:00 am Pilates 8:00 am Body Sculpting 9:15 am Aqua Aerobics 10:00 am Zumba Gold 10:15 am Every Saturday Group Cycling 8:00 am

What You Should Know About Arthritis

by Chuck Eier, M.S. C.S.C.S., Fitness & Wellness Director

People in the United States spend approximately $130 billion on arthritis treatments each year. Because arthritis is so common, its no wonder we have a plethora of available treatments, both effective and non-effective. Its crucial to get a correct diagnosis first. Some illnesses, like gout, can have arthritis-like symptoms. Additionally, the diagnosis will determine the correct type of arthritis to establish a correct and effective treatment. Rheumatoid, viruscaused, or any of the 100 other types of arthritis, need to be treated correctly. The right food choices can also make a difference. Some foods help fight inflammation, a problem common with arthritis. And, keeping food intake appropriate will also help maintain healthy body weight, thus minimizing stress on joints. Lean meats and fish, plenty of fresh vegetables and a lot of omega-3 fatty acids are the best choices to help with arthritis treatment. Exercise is also some of the best medicine for arthritis. Inactivity can simply lead to additional joint deterioration. Low-impact, range-of-motion exercise such as tai chi, aqua aerobics, yoga and cycling are perfect for achy joints. These exercises stimulate circulation, strengthen muscles used to stabilize joints, and loosen tight, sore muscles. At the first sign of chronic joint pain, many people reach for the glucosamine supplements. This may not be the cure it is believed to be. Glucosamine is a compound naturally occurring in the joints and surrounding cartilage. The pill is believed to help rebuild joints. This treatment may provide some short-tem pain relief when injected into the joint. Pill form typically provides little help. We spend more money treating arthritis than we do cancer. Money well spent includes getting an accurate diagnosis and getting effective treatments. Not everything believed to provide help with arthritis can actually make a difference. Visit www.arthritis.org to learn more about symptoms and treatment of arthritis.
Sources: Dostal, Erin. 8 Myths About Arthritis-Busted! www.yahoo.com

Free Blood Pressure Screenings

May 4 at 2 pm; May 21 at 9 am

Exercise Advice
Always warm-up prior to exercise. It loosens tight muscles, and minimizes risk for injury or a cardiovascular incident. Warm-up also prepares the body for hard effort to come and may improve performance.

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

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& SHOWS
May
5 Prescott Spring Festival and Sedona 19 Blazin M Ranch and Prescott 27 Cirque de la Symphonie

OurSunCityFestival.net

WWW.

June

Contact Information & Important Numbers

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

2 Sharlot Hall Folk Fair & Fort Whipple 9 Prescott Territorial Days 16 Wrigley Mansion & Tea at the Phoenician 20 Sedona 30 Prescott Frontier Days & Rodeo

Marketplace Partners

Steven D. Kelley
480-544-7037
928-252-2323 bus 928-458-7594 fax

CRB, CRS, GRI, ABR, ASP, e-PRO

Associate Broker

skelley30@cox.net

Hours of Operation
Sage Recreation Center
928-252-2100 Fax: 928-252-2102

Monday - Friday 5:30 am - 10:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

Wood Shop & Craft Studios

928-252-2283

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