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OCTOBER 2021
2021 Photo Contest
First Place
Mitch Chadran
It Ain’t Niagara but Still Its the Falls
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Your protection
is our priority:
• Offer virtual estimates
• Small work teams
• Follow CDC recommendations
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SUN CITY ANTHEM
Community Association
For full details on current hours of operation and any COVID-19 limitations,
please visit the SCA website, SCA-HOA.org.
All phone numbers are preceded by area code 702.
ANTHEM CENTER MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Membership@scacai.com
2450 Hampton Road Supervisor Debbie Green 614-5816
Relocated back to Anthem
Henderson, NV 89052 Customer Service Lisa Daenzer 614-5817
Center and open M-F 8 a.m.
Customer Service Jeanne Fris 614-5817 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 9
614-5800 phone
Ginger Lynes 614-5817 a.m. to 1 p.m.
614-5813 fax
ANTHEM CENTER
SCA-HOA.org
Administration Offices Hours
Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week Hours: M onday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FITNESS CENTER ADMINISTRATION 614-5800 Administration@scacai.com
614-5885 Chief Operating Officer Sandy Seddon
Community
Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week Association Manager Elyssa Rammos
INDEPENDENCE CENTER Asst. Community Mgr. Charkia Grant 614-5815
614-5803 Realtors, general community inquiries
Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week COMMUNITY STANDARDS Compliance@scacai.com
Manager James Arteaga 614-5820
LIBERTY CENTER Administrator Desi Rafailova 638-5751
2211 Somersworth Drive
FACILITIES Facilities@scacai.com
Henderson, NV 89044 Director Shawn Evans 614-5857
638-5780 Executive Coordinator Juvelyn Beale 614-5863
Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week FITNESS
Director Jen Harris 614-5828 Jen.Harris@scacai.com
Community Service/Assistance (CSG)
614-5862 ACTIVITIES Hours: M onday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Director Danielle Bartle 614-5822 Danielle.Bartle@scacai.com
Community Patrol Events Coordinator Allison Gray 614-5860 Allison.Gray@scacai.com
614-6751 Scheduling
Coordinator Jaydee Rabang 614-5867 Jaydee.Rabang@scacai.com
COVID-19 Task Force Information Line:
RESALE PACKAGES & INFORMATION
614-5859 or via email at A/R Specialist Kate Leary 614-5877 Kate.Leary@scacai.com
Covid19TaskForce@scacai.com CondoCerts (800) 310-6552 Condocerts.com
Realtors and Financial Institutions: All requests for documents or information
Pulte/Del Webb Customer Relations needed for resale or refinancing are to be directed to Kate Leary by phone or email.
914-4800 or (800) 664-3089 COMMUNICATIONS
The Revere Golf Club Director Doug Bradford 638-5750 Doug.Bradford@scacai.com
259-4653 SCA WEBSITE
Website and
Anthem Therapeutic Massage Information Coordinator Andrew Leary 614-5873 Andrew.Leary@scacai.com
614-5809 SPIRIT ADVERTISING
Anthemwellness.massagetherapy.com Sales and Contracts Robert D’Orazio 460-6214 LVSpiritMedia@yahoo.com
Spirit Media
Buckman’s Grille
SPIRIT MAGAZINE SUBMISSIONS
617-5780
Coordinator/Graphics Cindy Temple Spirit@scacai.com
The Spirit is a monthly publication of Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc. (SCACAI). Its primary mission is to provide nonpolitical
community information and news to SCACAI members and to build community awareness. Advertising does not influence editorial
decisions or content. We reserve the right to refuse advertising for any reason or cause. Information, services, products and materials
contained in the Spirit magazine are provided on an “as is” basis with no warranty. SCACAI disclaims all representations and warranties,
expressed or implied, with respect to such information, services, products and materials including, but not limited to, warranties of
merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement and implied warranties arising from course of dealing or course
of performance. In no event shall SCACAI be liable for any damages whatsoever whether in an action arising out of or in connection with
the use, inability to use, or performance of the information, services, products and materials available from this publication.
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Table of Contents
6 SCA Board of Directors Corner
8 BOD Meeting Summary/Upcoming Meetings
10 Committee Reports
14 COO Report
14 Community Standards
16 Preventing Water Damage to Block Walls
51 17 Rust Stains on Block Walls
18 Emergency Preparedness
20 Community Service
22 Community Patrol
24 SCA Community Neighborhood Watch
26 Viva Volunteers
28 2021 Photo Contest Winners
30 Activities - Events
33 Activities - Virtual Events/Fitness
34 Freedom Hall Events
63 36 Fitness
38 SCA-TV
40 Club Reports
78 Club Contacts
79 Discount Directory
80 Service Directory
Advertisers Index
22 AARP Driver Safety 57 Realty One Group -Joan Brownell
49 All Access Garage Door 13 Realty One Group -
Laura Au-Yeung/Jim Marrs
69
83 Anthem Village Dental
63 Revere Golf Club
27 Best Air Conditioning Plumbing Repair
41 Robco Electric
82 Burgoon Baroncelli Group
37 Signature Real Estate - Bill Miller
84 Cassady Law Offices
9 Simply Vegas Real Estate - Helen Riley
39 Enix Air
29 Simply Vegas Real Estate - Lisa Ann Schmidt
3 Fairless Homes General Contractor 11 Shepherd Eye Center
25 Genesis Lifestyle Medicine 45 Sun City Healthcare
15 GiveMeTheVin.com 73 Superior Plumbing & Drain
53 Intermountain Healthcare 23 The Pass Casino
37 Jack Dish Plumbing 67 Vegas PBS
7 OPTUMCare / Southwest Medical 19 Windermere Anthem Hills
61 P3 Medical Group 2 Windermere Anthem Inspirada
74 59 Prestige Senior Living
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SCA Board of Directors Corner
Strengthening and Sustaining Our Community
As the second largest 55+ active adult community in Nevada, Sun 3. Landscape has weeds, dead or diseased trees, bare spots in
City Anthem’s reputation as a desirable place to live ranks right up ground cover, tree limbs overhang onto neighbor property
there with the best of them. or on streets and sidewalks.
Recently, 55Places.com listed SCA in the top 25 for the “Best 4. Not meeting minimum landscape requirements regarding
Valued Active Adult Communities” in America. SCA’s ranking number of plants, trees, and vegetation standards.
was #17. Our community didn’t get there by accident. Twenty- 5. Trash and recycling containers are not kept in garage or
three years after the first home was sold at Sun City Anthem, our ARC approved storage walls or fence enclosures.
community has become known for its amenities, desirability, and
quality of life. 6. Side and rear wrought iron fences need to be maintained
and painted.
Careful planning and certain rules and regulations were put in
place to make sure the community standards did not change 7. Unapproved modifications to landscaping, structures, or
over the years. The SCA Design Guidelines and Community other improvements were made without getting written
Covenants and Restrictions (CCRs) were created to ensure our ARC approval.
neighborhoods remain beautiful and well-kept in our own little 8. Unsightly, unsanitary trash and debris accumulates on the
oasis in the desert. Design Guidelines can be found on the SCA- property.
HOA.org website under “Governance”; click the “Architectural
9. Storage of furniture, fixtures, appliances, machinery,
Review/Design Guidelines”. The CCRs are also on the website
equipment, etc. is left outside homes.
under “Resource Center/Governing Documents/CC&Rs for SCA
Third Amended and Restated”. You can also obtain paper copies of 10. Fence screening is loose or detached or has not been
these documents from the Community Standards Department in repainted to match the wrought iron fence or gate to
Anthem Center. which it is attached.
Everyone receives a copy of these documents when they first When we are part of a thriving community, we feel a sense of
arrive at Sun City Anthem, however, not everyone abides by them. camaraderie, connectedness, and kinship. There is a place and a
Which brings us to the Top 10 Community Service Violations, so role for every resident and their responsibilities extend beyond
far, in 2021. property lines. Maintaining a viable and vibrant community is
everyone’s obligation in the Sun City Anthem family.
1. Lighted address signs are not working.
Remind yourself just how much you matter and do something to
2. L
ighted plastic address sign cover is faded, and house
strengthen and sustain our community.
numbers are not readable.
Stephen Anderson, President, SCA Board of Directors
SUN CITY ANTHEM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Stephen Anderson
Stephen.Anderson@scacai.com
Vice President Paul Perlstein
Paul.Perlstein@scacai.com
Treasurer Forrest Quinn
Forrest.Quinn@scacai.com
Secretary Wendy Linow
Wendy.Linow@scacai.com
Director Brian Donahue
Brian.Donahue@scacai.com
L to R: President, Stephen Anderson; Vice President, Paul Perlstein;
Director Richard Pope
Treasurer, Forrest Quinn; Secretary, Wendy Linow Richard.Pope@scacai.com
L to R: Directors, Brian Donahue, Richard Pope, and Barry Rubinson
Director Barry Rubinson
Board member photos are provided by Dean Hickey.
Barry.Rubinson@scacai.com
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BOD Meeting Summary/Upcoming Meetings
MEETING SCHEDULE*
BOD Meeting Summary October 2021 through December 2021
Physical attendance will be permitted in accordance with any mandated
August’s Board meeting was held on Thursday, August 26 at limitations. Notice will be posted at the Centers and on the website prior to
1:30 p.m., in the Delaware Room, Anthem Center, via GoTo the meeting. E-Blasts will also be sent the week prior to the meeting with a
Meeting Webinar, and in-person. summary of the upcoming meeting agenda and a link to the BOD Book.
Among the topics addressed at this meeting were: Friday, October 1 -
• Accepted Resignation of Richard Pope as Treasurer of the 2022 Budget Workshop for Residents
Board of Directors. 1 p.m., Freedom Hall, Independence Center
• Appointed Forrest Quinn as Treasurer of the Board of Monday, October 11, Additional Meeting -
Directors. 2022 Budget Adoption Included
1 p.m., Freedom Hall, Independence Center
• Approved July 22 Board Meeting Minutes.
Tuesday, October 26, Executive Session
• City of Henderson’s Report was presented by Gerri 9 a.m., Greene Room
Schroder, City of Henderson Representative.
Thursday, October 28, Open Session
• Anthem Community Council update was presented by 1:30 p.m., Delaware Room
Art Schuetz, ACC Treasurer and SCA Representative. Tuesday, November 16, Executive Session
• Financial Statements will be presented and approved on 9 a.m., Greene Room
a quarterly basis. Thursday, November 18, Open Session
• Accepted the monthly committee reports. 1:30 p.m., Delaware Room
• Approved Larry Griffith to serve for a second two-year Tuesday, December 14, Executive Session
term on the Architectural Review Committee beginning 9 a.m., Greene Room
September 1, 2021 and ending on August 31, 2023. Thursday, December 16, Open Session
• Approved nomination of John Marshall to serve for a 1:30 p.m., Delaware Room
two-year term on the Finance Committee beginning Future Board meeting schedule may need to be altered due to State mandates
September 1, 2021 and ending on August 31, 2023. caused by COVID-19 and physical attendance may be prohibited or limited.
Management will keep you informed via the website, eBlasts and possible
• COO APPROVED RESERVE EXPENSE ITEMS PAID IN THE mailers, if needed. Please contact staff with any questions or concerns.
MONTH OF JULY 2021 (Will appear on the agenda
monthly - NO ACTION REQUIRED).
Physical attendance is back to full 100% capacity. Please check the
• Approved the replacement of three Wattstopper lighting website, and make sure you are registered for eBlasts in order to
control panels and operating software at Liberty Center receive updates. Remote viewing is still an available option. The
from Nedco Supply and installed by Swift Electric in the information will be provided the Friday before the board meeting.
You may access this information on the website at SCA-HOA.org
amount of $25,503.21 to be paid from reserves. or on the agenda which will be posted by the Delaware Room.
• Approved Coherent Design – to provide drawings, GoToMeeting will be the platform utilized to record the meeting.
detailed specifications, bid documents; and handle The recording will be uploaded within 24 hours to the Association’s
construction management to upgrade the audio, website for later viewing by the residents. **A copy of the agendas
acoustics; and also lighting in the Independence Center- will be available at least five (5) days prior to the meetings and
will be posted outside of Anthem Center near the new ballot
Freedom Hall, Delaware Room and North lawn in the collection box at 2450 Hampton Rd, Henderson, NV 89052
amount of $64,240; to be paid from Operating. AND on the Association’s website, SCA-HOA.org. The posted
• Update was provided regarding Legal Counsel Proposals agenda will include the physical location of the meeting, call-in
phone number and / or the website address of the GoToMeeting for
that were received and opened at the July 22, 2021 Board resident access.
of Directors Meeting.
The Association is required by NRS116.31083 to audio record the
• Approved a $46.80/home credit to the Main Association’s meeting. Also, in accordance with NRS116.31083, Unit owners have
2021’s fourth quarter assessment, reducing the fourth a right to request a copy of the audio recording. Unit owners also
quarter assessment from $301/home to $254.20/home. have a right to request a copy of the minutes, or summary of the
minutes, of the meeting at no charge in electronic format, and in
The complete BOD Books for the August 26 and September paper format at a cost not to exceed 25 cents per page for the first
23 BOD meetings are available on the SCA website at 10 pages, and 10 cents per page thereafter. “Unit owners have a right
SCA-HOA.org. to speak to the Association or executive board unless the executive
board is meeting in executive session. There is a period devoted to
The last Board meeting was held on August 26 and its homeowner comments at the beginning and end of each meeting.
summary will appear in the November edition of the Spirit. During the period at the beginning of the meeting, comments by
the unit owners must be limited to items listed on the agenda.”
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Committee Reports
*Meetings may be held in-person, held virtually, or canceled due to any state or county mandates that may be issued due to COVID-19.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW Club Officers – Save the date. The CLC has scheduled a
workshop focusing on the clubs’ end-of-year financial reporting.
Larry Griffith, Subcommittee Chair
It will be held on December 3, in the Anthem Ballroom.
ARC-Committee@SCACAI.com
Invitations with meeting start time and detailed information will
Plan reviews second and fourth Thursdays, 9 to 10:30 a.m.,
be sent prior to the actual meeting.
Emerson/Franklin Rooms
CLC club liaisons. When you have questions about your club’s
Plan reviews are once again taking place on the second and
activities or special events, have financial issues or grievances,
fourth Thursday of the month from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the
or have any other issue of concern to your members, your club
Emerson/Franklin Rooms in Anthem Center. Due to the ongoing
liaison should be your first contact. The CLC page on the SCA
COVID-19 pandemic, reviews reconvened with no in-person
website lists the committee’s liaisons for each club.
attendance. We recognize how important modifications are to
each SCA resident and appreciate that projects require approval CLC documentation. The Chartered Clubs Guidelines and
prior to any exterior modifications. In lieu of homeowners Rules (CCG&Rs), a list of key dates for clubs, financial Excel
attending the ARC meetings in-person to receive approval for spreadsheets (Appendix K and Appendix K-EZ), and a listing of
their projects, residents can email their applications and plans to club liaisons can be found on the SCA website (SCA-HOA.org).
ARC-Committee@scacai.com, or send them by USPS mail, drop Navigate to Governance and click the link to the Community
them off at one of the lockboxes located outside of all our centers, Lifestyle Committee page.
or at the Membership desk of the administrative office. Once The CLC considers clubs as the lifeblood of our community. The
received, they will be reviewed at the next scheduled meeting CLC works hard to serve our wonderful community, and to help
and the results will be mailed/emailed back to the homeowner. If maintain and improve our lifestyle. Contact us at the above email
you are submitting plans for review, please be available by phone address, or attend our monthly meeting if you have concerns,
during plan review time as listed above. If you cannot be reached, questions, or suggestions about clubs. We welcome your interest!
they will request further information via mail/email and your
request will be revisited at the next scheduled meeting. If you have
any questions, simply email us at the above address or contact COVENANTS
the Community Standards Department. Thank you for your The Board of Directors, as required in Article 5.2 of the Bylaws,
understanding and patience. established a Deed Restriction Enforcement Committee. At Sun
Remember: all changes outside your residence require ARC City Anthem, this committee is called Covenants.
approval. You must obtain approval prior to beginning any project, The Covenants Committee is the hearing tribunal of the
and you should have approval prior to finalizing a contract with Association and conducts hearings pursuant to Section 3.26
your contractor in order to avoid costly errors. of the Bylaws and Article 7.4 of the Declaration of Covenants,
Be sure to include the date and your signature on the site plan, and Conditions and Restrictions.
your telephone number on the application. Failure to do so could Hearings are normally scheduled once a month. Any questions,
cause a delay in the processing of your application. contact Compliance@SCACAI.com. A hearing is scheduled
Our staff and volunteers look forward to continue assisting the when a case cannot be resolved during the enforcement process.
members of SCA to maintain the aesthetics of our community. The Covenants Committee hearing tribunal reviews the
information regarding an alleged violation and determines
COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE whether a violation of the standards set forth in the Governing
Carol Mehrhoff, Chair Documents occurred. This committee is also responsible for
Lifestyle.Committee@SCACAI.com, (505) 280-8040 imposing fines and/or sanctions. Following a hearing before
Next meeting: Friday, October 15, 9:30 a.m., Arlington Room the Covenants Committee, the alleged violator has the right to
appeal the decision to the Board. Covenants meetings are not
Hello to all Sun City Anthem residents, and especially SCA club
open to residents unless invited.
officers and members. The Community Lifestyle Committee
(CLC) monitors and supports SCA’s chartered clubs, and assists
with the formation of new clubs. The CLC advises clubs on ELECTION
membership policies, procedures, rules, guidelines, and the use John Naccarato, Chair
of Association facilities. JohnNaccarato34@yahoo.com
Meetings and workshops. The CLC holds its regular meetings Next meeting: Tuesday, October 12, 10 a.m., Concord Room.
on the second Friday of the month, at which time the committee As a committee of volunteers, we are tasked with assuring SCA
may discuss and vote on club requests, club public events, or annual elections are open, fair, and in compliance with relevant
other relevant issues. The notice of CLC meetings are made Nevada Statutes and documents governing the Association.
via the weekly SCA eBlasts, as well as in this monthly article. During the remainder of 2021, we’ll prepare for the 2022
Learn more about what the CLC does by attending our monthly election cycle, and determine what events and dates to include
sessions. The CLC schedules workshops to help club leaders in on the 2022 Election Calendar. We encourage all qualified
understanding their roles and responsibilities, and to discuss SCA members to actively participate in the election process as
issues of concern to the clubs. candidates or electors.
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Committee Reports
FACILITIES & LANDSCAPE FINANCE
Bruce Stanley, Chair David Hatton, Chair
(510) 368-8944, Bruce.Stanley5@gmail.com Finance.Committee@SCACAI.com
Next meeting: Tuesday, October 12, 10 a.m., Concord Room Next meeting: Wednesday, October 20, 9 a.m., Concord Room
Here are some highlights from the past month: The monthly Finance Committee meetings are open to the
• The newly formed Solar Workgroup, composed of public, when a current SCA financial update is presented prior
members of SCA Senior Staff, and representatives from to its submission to the SCA Board of Directors. Residents
the Board of Directors, Facilities & Landscape Committee, are encouraged to attend these meetings in order to better
and Solar Carport Subcommittee met to review and understand the financial operations of the community. This is
approve the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The RFQ the best time and place to ask detailed questions about SCA’s
has gone out and we are awaiting responses. The objective financial activities. Homeowner questions and constructive
is to cast a wide net and find qualified consultants who comments are valued, as such input provides new ideas, and
will assist us with making the best business decisions often identify items that need to be addressed at future meetings.
regarding a Solar Carport at the Anthem Center. We will
issue our Consultant RFP to folks who have demonstrated The Finance Committee advises and assists management,
knowledge and experience in proposed projects like ours. staff, and the Treasurer, with performance of their duties.
The Consultant RFP is undergoing final edits before we The committee conducts monthly reviews of SCA finances,
send it to qualified consultants on or around September undertakes important studies, and makes recommendations
21. Our expectation is that the solar consultant will be on financial policies and reports presented to the SCA Board
able to report in the first quarter of 2022, and answer a list of Directors. The most important of these functions includes a
of questions we have before we decide to undertake this review of financial statements, annual budgets, the reserve study,
project. progress reports, and actual monthly performance to budget.
• The indoor pool deck at Liberty Center must be resurfaced Variances are discussed and recommendations are made to
by the end of December, or we risk it being closed by Management staff and the Board. The committee also provides
the City of Henderson until necessary repairs are made. support for the training and assistance to the SCA clubs and
We endorsed management’s proposal to resurface it with assists in the annual reviews of club financial statements.
the same surface as was done at Anthem Center. This
surface has held up well with no needed repairs. We also The Finance Committee is comprised of your fellow
recommended using a different color to complement homeowners who perform an essential financial review function
Liberty Center. for the SCA community. We are always looking for a few good
• The committee has been asked by the BOD and men and women to join this very important advisory committee.
Management to assist them in finding and engaging a If you are interested, please contact the SCA Volunteer
qualified firm to assess the condition of block walls that Coordinator, Patricia Prevosto, at PPrevosto@gmail.com. You
border our common areas. We plan to have a firm engaged don’t have to be a CPA to become a member. A strong business
by April 1. background that includes hands-on financial experience is
• Beginning this month, the Committee will publish a series welcome. Go FINANCE!
of articles in the Spirit and other communication vehicles
regarding how to prevent water damage to our block walls.
Committee member, Cynthia Nielsen, along with support Committees are
from SCA staff, and other Committee members, will be
working on this effort. always looking
• We continue to monitor NV Energy’s actions regarding for volunteers.
painting their transformer boxes. Although we have
received numerous upbeat communications from them
indicating that the work is “just around the corner”, Click the Volunteer Information Packet
nothing has occurred. and Volunteer Application on the
• The Committee hosted a discussion regarding a common Membership Services page of the website.
area being used by a number of residents as a pet relief
area. The green space is at the northwest corner of the
Anthem parking lot. We are reminding residents that For the safety
homeowners in the area should be respected and that there
are seven dog parks within easy driving distance of the
of all,
Anthem Center. if you’re not
The Facilities and Landscape Committee meets on the first
Tuesday after the first Thursday of every month at 10 a.m.
feeling well,
We encourage residents who have questions concerning our please stay home.
common areas and facilities to come to our meetings.
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Chief Operating Officer Report
Building Community tens of thousands of gallons of water, but thousands of dollars
as well. When her report broadcasts we will add it to our weekly
This issue of Spirit Magazine features eBlast or on SCA’s website.
efforts to maintain the vitality and
quality of life in Sun City Anthem and Additionally, based on the success of the landscape renovations,
how you fit in as an integral part of high ranking leaders from the Southern Nevada Water Authority
the plan. (SNWA), representatives from other area HOAs, as well as master-
planned communities are slated to visit SCA in the future to learn
Throughout the magazine this month,
about the innovative ways our teams are literally changing the
you’ll read about the various offerings
landscape.
from SCA clubs, service groups,
and upcoming events hosted by our The Time is Now.
Activities Department. You have Conservation efforts are not just the F&L Department’s
already read about the “Top 10 Community Service Violations” in responsibility; they also belong to every homeowner.
the SCA Board of Directors Corner article, however there are also
stories on how overwatering damages our decorative block walls As we head into the cooler months of the year, your lawn and
with water and rust stains. There are easy, preventative measures plant watering schedules need to change as Mother Nature
you can take to help prevent damage to brick walls and iron fences changes the season. You don’t need to water six days a week, or
that are found throughout our neighborhoods. for long periods of time, anymore. Instead, adjust your clocks to
the SNWA watering schedule. From September through October,
Beauty by Design.
landscape watering in SCA neighborhoods is limited to three days
The Facilities and Landscaping Department’s efforts to save a week, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Sunday watering is
water by redesigning and refurbishing the landscaping look of never allowed.
common areas, in and around the Anthem Center campus, are
Building a healthy environment takes all of us working in tandem
being recognized by influential organizations in the valley. KTNV
Channel 13 Reporter, Darcy Spears, recently visited SCA and with each other. Please do your part to enhance the quality of life
spent several hours observing landscape crews changing high in Sun City Anthem.
water use areas into low water use spaces, which will not only save Sandy Seddon, Chief Operating Officer
COMMUNITY STANDARDS
Tidy and Trimmed Landscaping
Sun City Anthem’s Design Guidelines regarding landscape vegetation on their lot that might be impacting traffic view.
maintenance were created to ensure our community remains Many times, homeowners would be willing to trim and are just
attractive, beautiful, and pleasant to meander through. unaware of the unsafe traffic conditions vegetation overgrowth
Unfortunately, though, some homeowners just don’t take care of may cause.
their landscaping the way they should. You must assure there is no growth into the sidewalk area
The Design Guidelines (SCA-HOA.org/ResourceCenter) were from your lot, unless the growth is at least eight feet above the
created to help owners ensure yard landscaping and vegetation sidewalk and growth from your lot into the street area must
was maintained in a timely manner. These standards include be at least 14 feet above the street. Keep your vegetation from
keeping lots weed-free, debris-free, and making sure lawns are overhanging into your neighbors’ lots, as many times this causes
mowed regularly. Diseased and damaged plants and trees need unwanted extra yard maintenance for your neighbor. Let’s
to be removed, groundcover replenished where needed, and respect each other’s lots.
keeping trees and plants from hanging over into your neighbor’s
property or onto the streets or sidewalk area. And those lighted Plants and trees in rear yard setbacks adjacent to a golf course
street address signs? They must be clear of any obstructions so or open space shall not exceed three feet in height above the
first responders, Instacart and postal delivery companies can find natural grade of the lot. The trunks of trees and other plants
your house. That means replacing burned out lightbulbs, too. which exceed three feet shall be planted a minimum of 15 feet
from the rear property line.
Overgrown vegetation within lots should be kept trimmed
as a courtesy to your neighbors, and vegetation within lots All landscape modifications require ARC approval. Landscape
near roadsides should be kept trimmed for the safety of the maintenance does not require ARC approval. Let’s keep Sun
community. Homeowners are encouraged to check if they have City Anthem’s yards looking beautiful!
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Keeping Sun City Anthem Beautiful...
Preventing Water Damage to Block Walls
This is the first in a series of articles on water conservation and
the problems improper watering can cause.
Have you noticed chalky white spots or stains on your block
walls? That white crust is a mineral deposit called efflorescence.
Concrete block is very porous. If water accumulates in the soil
behind the wall, it slowly seeps through the concrete, carrying
salts and other minerals with it. The water evaporates when it
reaches the outer face of the wall, leaving behind the salts and
minerals on the surface. Eventually, those deposits form a white
crust of efflorescence on the wall surface.
Overwatering is caused by running your irrigation system too
long, or too often. Make sure your sprinkler timer is set properly,
and adjust it for seasonal changes. We have laws that limit which
days per week we can water in each season. The table below
shows the seasonal restrictions for our location. Lawns need a lot
more water than other plants, so you can set your drip zones to
Efflorescence and Wet Spots on Wall run less frequently.
Efflorescence may be ugly, but it doesn’t harm the wall. However, Broken sprinklers or leaks in irrigation lines also waste water and
if the water seepage continues over a long period of time, it can can cause wall damage. Check your sprinkler system regularly
eat away at the concrete block. Eventually, the wall could be for leaks. Run the system manually and look for water squirting
weakened to the point that it can no longer hold back the soil into the air, and listen for water gushing inside bushes. That will
behind it and could collapse. probably be due to a hole in a line or a broken sprinkler. Wet,
soggy spots on the ground could indicate a leak in a buried line.
So, if you see efflorescence or damp spots on your walls, don’t Setting your sprinkler timer properly and controlling leaks will
ignore them. They are warning signs of a water problem that save money on your water bill and avoid problems with your
could lead to expensive repairs. Resolving the water issue early block walls.
will prevent serious damage.
Pools and spas are another common sources of leaks. Check
Where does the excess water come from? It is usually from your pool plumbing for leaks on a periodic basis. You can do
overwatering or plumbing leaks. Rain may be a contributing it yourself – there are excellent videos on YouTube that explain
factor, but the Las Vegas valley receives only about 4 ½ inches of how – or hire a company that specializes in leak detection to do
rainfall a year, far too little for it to be the sole source of long- it for you.
term water build-up. Continued on page 18
Permitted Watering Days Recommended # Days per Week
Season for Group E
(Sun City Anthem) Drip Irrigation Lawn Sprinklers
Winter (Nov-Feb) Friday Only 1 Day/Week 1 Day/Week
Spring (Mar-Apr) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1-2 Days/Week 3 Days/Week
Summer (May-Aug) Monday through Saturday 3-4 Days/Week 5-6 Days/Week
Fall (Sep-Oct) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1-2 Days/Week 3 Days/Week
16 | Sun City Anthem | October 2021Keeping Sun City Anthem Beautiful...
Rust Stains on Block Walls
Many concrete block walls in our community have unsightly,
reddish stains on them, caused when metal fences are installed
on top of the walls and rust washes down from the metal posts.
If you look closely at these photos, you will notice that the rust
stains align with the posts where the fence is attached to the wall.
There are two reasons for this.
City Anthem metal fencing has 1-1/2” square posts, and plastic
plugs or ornamental covers to replace the original caps are
widely available at hardware stores, fence supply companies and
online.
Rust stains can also be caused if bolts that aren’t rust-proof were
used when the fencing was installed. Replace any rusty bolts, or
simply clean them with a wire brush and repaint them with a
rust-inhibiting primer and color-matched paint.
Privacy mesh is another rust stain culprit, especially if the
connectors used for installation were not rustproof. Clean and
repaint the connectors with rust-inhibiting primer and color-
matched paint. The mesh itself must also be properly primed and
painted to prevent rust.
Once you’ve dealt with the source of the rust, you may want to
try removing the rust stains. Pressure washing or scrubbing with
diluted rust remover and a stiff bristle brush may work on light
stains. The National Concrete Masonry Association recommends
a tougher approach for heavier rust stains. Make a solution
of one (1) part sodium or ammonium citrate, seven (7) parts
glycerin and six (6) parts hot water. Add some diatomaceous
earth to make a thick paste. Spread a thick layer of the paste
The most common problem is the original plastic post caps get on stained areas and let it dry, then use a stiff bristle brush to
cracked over time or simply fall off. Without the caps, water gets remove it. It is difficult to remove stains from the rough, split-
in and rusts the metal from the inside. The rusty water then leaks face concrete blocks, so you may need to repeat the treatment
out from the bottom of the post, staining the wall below. several times. Rinse area thoroughly with water when finished.
When rust stains appear, check the condition of the fence post Keep in mind, there’s no point cleaning the rust stains unless you
caps. Replace any that are cracked or missing. The standard Sun fix the source of the problem first.
October 2021 | Sun City Anthem | 17Emergency Preparedness
Anatomy of Being Prepared
SU N C
O F PREPA I TY The Department of Homeland Security bottom line is, “you are the help until help arrives”. In other words,
ITGENCY RE A
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“prevent, respond to, and recover from will be able to count on for food, water, shelter, and power will be
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natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and whatever you have prepared. It cannot be stated enough that local
other disasters.” FEMA also refers to and state agencies WILL NOT have the supplies and resources to
preparedness as a “state of readiness to assist with your emergency needs in those initial days.
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PER T U respond to a disaster, crisis, or any other The time to prepare is prior to an event occurring, not during.
PA R A
type of emergency situation”. Emergency As we saw with COVID-19, and how quickly store shelves were
preparation is practiced by federal, state, and local agencies depleted, panic buying is not a good strategy. Take the time now,
to respond to natural and man-made emergencies or disasters. preview your needs, develop a plan, and secure the necessary
This last year, the “other types of emergency situations” should supplies you will need while they are still available and less costly.
provide a wakeup call that not all events can be anticipated. First, Remember the basic principles of food, water, and shelter, then
we learned that as much as you plan and think you are prepared, add in your personal needs, such as power, medications, and pet
you are not. Second, individual responsibility for emergency needs.
preparedness is crucial. It has been said that if we fail to learn • Food: Plan for up to seven days of food and one gallon
from history, we are doomed to repeat it. We have the opportunity water per person/day. Factor in water for cleaning and
to learn and prepare from these events and not suffer the toilets. (Tip: cat litter and five-gallon cannisters can be used
consequences of lack of preparation. in place of toilets, thus saving water). Factor in your pet’s
Disaster preparation scenarios typically deal with natural or man- needs.
made disasters. COVID-19, cyber attacks, and supply restocking • Shelter: Means to stay cool or warm.
issues added potential scenarios that were once thought as only • Power: Battery back-up or generators (with gas/propane
theoretical. In Las Vegas, no one would have anticipated the reserves) for medical equipment, communications, or to help
immediate depletion of food, water, and household items such keep cool and warm.
• Vehicles: Keep your vehicle with enough fuel in case of
as hand sanitizer and toilet paper, as well as the extended times
evacuation.
for replenishing store shelves. Previous articles have highlighted
• Medications: The CDC recommends having a seven to ten
that in Las Vegas there are no governmental warehouses able to
days emergency supply of prescription and over the counter
distribute necessary supplies of food, water, electrical power, and
medications.
gasoline. Please heed this as a wakeup call, as unanticipated and
unexpected events can happen, and any anticipated reliance on Please take the time NOW to heed the call to prepare.
government agencies to supply immediate relief do not exist. The
Keeping Sun City Anthem Beautiful...
Preventing Water Damage to Block Walls
There is no point in trying to repair or clean a block wall until
the water issue that is causing the damage has been fixed. The
repair won’t last and the damage will continue to worsen until
the water buildup is resolved.
Once the water problem has been eliminated, efflorescence can
usually be removed by scrubbing with a stiff brush. A solution
of vinegar diluted with water may help. If the crust is very thick,
you may need to use a pressure washer to remove it. Don’t try to
paint over it, because this would seal in the moisture and could
cause the concrete block to erode away even faster.
Keeping water away from your block walls is important to
protect the appearance and value of your property, and prevent
Block walls are developing holes from overwatering.
water damage.
Continued from page 16
The next article in this series, appearing in the November issue
Block walls often run along property lines. Our CC&Rs state that each
of the Spirit magazine, will cover best practices for irrigating
homeowner is responsible for maintaining the side of the common
your landscaping to conserve water, improve plant health, and
wall that faces their property. If you see efflorescence or water spots
avoid damaging your walls.
on your side of the common wall, you should inform your neighbor
that they have a water problem on their side of the wall.
18 | Sun City Anthem | October 2021October 2021 | Sun City Anthem | 19
Community Service
Call Our Assistance Line at (702) 614-5862 to Schedule Our Free Assistance
A recorded message will advise you to leave your name and phone number. Without the phone number, calls cannot be returned. Calls are usually
returned within two hours. Please make every effort to be available so a volunteer can speak with you. Be advised, the return call may not have a “702”
area code. Calls received after close of business on Friday will not be returned until the next business day.
Business hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday - Closed weekends and holidays.
Support Groups
The Community Service Group is once again For updates to meeting times and dates, please call our assistance
providing full services. However, with the uncertainty line
of the COVID-19 pandemic, there might be times The CSG backs several groups that assist SCA residents,
when CSG is not able to staff services. Please refer to including:
the weekly eBlast for any changes or call our Assistance
Line at (702)-614-5862 for updated information. Support Groups
The Center for Disease Control and the state of Bereavement Call our assistance line for dates, location and time
Nevada require masks be worn by homeowners and This group provides comfort and support for those
CSG staff during service calls. grieving the loss of a loved one. Meetings are twice
per month and facilitated by two experienced
resident volunteers.
Our Services
Caregivers Support Due to difficulties arising from the spread of the
Equipment COVID-19 Delta variant, Caregivers is suspending
Volunteers maintain and deliver durable medical equipment for meetings through the end of the year.
short term loan, including: canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, A safe and confidential setting in which to share
and more. Residents can borrow equipment for a visiting relative concerns, challenges and successes.
or a house guest.
Friends of Bill W Mondays 6:30 p.m. Call for
Resources
Saturdays 9 a.m. Location
Information on fee-based, discount, and additional services
such as: escorts to doctors, independent home caregivers, This twice per week group is for those fighting alcohol
respite relief, senior protective services, handymen, baby addiction. The meetings and membership are private
equipment rentals, and much more, is also accessible by and confidential. No information is released regarding
calling the Help Line or visiting the CSG website: SCA-HOA. the proceedings or attendance.
org/Page/42904~904822/Community-Service-Group. Living Well with Due to difficulties arising from the spread of the
The list of vendors is subject to change. CSG does not make Disabilities (LWWD) COVID-19 Delta variant, Living Well With Disabilities is
recommendations for specific businesses or services. suspending meetings through the end of the year.
Home Maintenance A support group dedicated to diseases or other issues
which may limit mobility function.
Volunteers provide minor services for those unable to safely
perform tasks, such as:
• Replace overhead light bulbs (resident provided) Donations
• Replace HVAC filters (resident provided) All services provided by the Community Service Group are
• Replace smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarm batteries free of charge. Donations are greatly appreciated and benefit
• Add salt to water softeners (not to exceed 25 lbs.) CSG directly so that volunteers can continue to provide
• Lubricate garage doors services and sponsor support groups. Please make checks
• Check/replace house number light bulbs payable to Sun City Anthem. On the “Memo” line write “CSG”
and deposit them into the CSG mailbox at the Anthem Fitness
Transportation Center or mail them to: SCA Community Service Group,
Within the local area, transportation is provided for residents who 2450 Hampton Road, Henderson, NV 89052.
are not able to drive:
• Health care appointments NOTE TO RESIDENTS: CSG Volunteers are not substitute for
• To the grocery store a certified handyman. The volunteers give their own personal
time in service to the SCA community and its residents. CSG’s
• To the Anthem, Independence, and Liberty Centers for
mission is to perform limited transportation and maintenance
participation in events, support groups, and other wellness, services, and to provide limited medical equipment. These
fitness and socialization activities. services are well-defined. If you cannot accomplish any of
Please call at least three business days in advance to schedule your the tasks yourself that are offered by CSG, please call the
ride. Community Service Group Help Line (702) 614-5862.
20 | Sun City Anthem | October 2021Protective Eyewear
Whether you are working on home projects, cleaning the • Miscellaneous items (like batteries, mercury thermometers
barbeque, or opening a celebratory bottle of champagne, the and florescent light bulbs);
Community Service Group (CSG) offers these tips for protecting • Flammable products (kerosene, home heating oil, propane
your eyesight. tanks and lighter fluid);
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). • Workshop or painting supplies (such as paint thinners and
About one-half of all eye injuries occur in the home while using turpentine);
household chemicals, during home improvement projects, • Lawn and garden products (like herbicides and
and when working outside. You can reduce the chances of insecticides).
eye injuries by 90% by purchasing ANSI-approved protective Source: Ready.gov/Household-Chemical-Emergencies
eyewear. The AAO urges every household to have at least one Celebrations
pair of ANSI-approved protective eyewear. (“ANSI-approved”
means the protective eyewear is made to meet safety standards of A flying cork from a bottle of champagne can abrade or rupture
the American National Standards Institute.) the eyeball, cause bleeding inside the eye or a detached retina,
dislocate the eye’s lens, damage the orbital bone structure
When shopping for protective eyewear, choose eyewear with and more. Serious vision loss can result from these injuries.
“ANSI Z87.1” marked on the lens or frame. This means the According to the AAO, this happens more often with champagne
glasses, goggles or face shield meets the American National and sparkling wine bottles that haven’t been fully chilled, because
Standards Institute (ANSI) Z87.1 safety standard. Safety lenses the bubbles contain gas that expands when warm. This causes
are available in plastic, polycarbonate and Trivex™ materials. the corks to come out much more forcefully, at speeds of up to
While all four types must meet or exceed the minimum 50 mph. It is recommended that you chill the beverages to 45
requirements for protecting your eyes, polycarbonate lenses degrees Fahrenheit or colder before you open them. To prevent
provide the highest level of protection from impact. You can buy eye injury, follow these instructions from the AAO:
ANSI-approved protective eyewear from most hardware stores
nationwide.
You should use eye protection if the activity involves:
• Hazardous chemicals or other substances that could
damage your eyes upon contact;
• Flying debris or other small particles that could hit
participants or bystanders;
• Projectiles or objects that could become projectiles and fly
into the eyes unexpectedly. (See Celebrations below).
• Don’t shake the bottle before opening it, because this just
increases the pressure inside and therefore the speed at
which the cork leaves the bottle.
• Point the cork away from yourself and others while
opening the bottle.
• After removing the foil, hold down the cork with your
palm as you remove the wire. Do not use a corkscrew for
For all of these activities, remember that people nearby also face bubbly beverages!
serious risk. Bystanders should wear eye protection too, or leave • Don’t push under the cork. Instead, place a towel over it,
the area where the chore is being done. and keep your palm on the cork as you twist the base of
Source: AAO.org/Eye-Health/Tips-Prevention/Injuries- the bottle. Don’t worry, it will still make that delightful
Protective-Eyewear “pop”, and you and your friends will be much safer!
An assortment of common household products and chemicals AAO.org/Newsroom/News-Releases/Detail/
can be hazardous to your eyes: Ophthalmologists-Warn-Flying-Champagne-Corks-Cause
• Aerosol cans (including hair spray and deodorant); The CSG offers free assistance to SCA residents and is committed
• Nail polish and polish remover; to helping our residents accomplish tasks that allow them to
• Cleaning products and furniture polishes; maintain their independence and to live in their own homes for
• Pesticides; as long as possible. To request services, call the assistance line at
• Automotive products (like antifreeze or motor oil); (702) 614-5862.
October 2021 | Sun City Anthem | 21Community Patrol
VOLUNTEERS ARE OUR MOST EMERGENCY — 911
IMPORTANT ASSET AND Non Emergency — 311
SCACP — (702) 614-6751
THE SPIRIT OF OUR COMMUNITY
As we enter the fall months with earlier sunsets and later sunrises, • Install security gate(s) at the front or other property entries
it’s time to re-emphasize your, and our, actions for security around (with SCA ARC approval).
the home, with extra vigilance in partnering with the Community • Cut back plants or shrubs next to your house.
Neighborhood Watch (NW) members throughout SCA. The Patrol • Install indoor and outdoor timers to light switches.
has been adding to its driving and observing ranks. • Keep cars in your garage where possible and, if not, lock and
We have received great support from the Neighborhood Watch remove the garage door opener, other valuables, and other
Program in increasing walking patrols. These patrols have sources of information (such as registrations) that could be
increased presence in an effort to reduce crime, and keep SCA used by thieves.
among the safest places to live in the Las Vegas valley. The above measures, in addition to maintaining vigilance, will
We have great need for your help and participation in observing help discourage crime here and everywhere you go. With daylight
and reporting activities that may seem suspicious. The first priority savings time nearing its end, these measures will become even
in reporting is to contact HPD at 9-1-1 if an incident is actively higher priorities.
ongoing, or 3-1-1 if it has previously occurred. Follow-up incident We look forward to maintaining and enhancing our services to
reports can be made to the Patrol at 2450 Hampton Road, opposite you to the best of our abilities, even as the pandemic has restricted
Anthem Center, near the tennis courts. We use these reports some of our heretofore routine activities. Please stay safe.
proactively to inform our officers of potential issues of which to be Mike Waterhouse, Community Patrol Chief
aware. This three-level partnership is what keeps us safe, and has
continually resulted in strong endorsements from HPD about the
difference being made by the patrols. The Community Patrol is always
The following recommendations from HPD and the Community looking for volunteers.
Patrol help residents bolster our crime prevention efforts.
• Enhance outdoor lighting and spotlighting of chronic dark Help Keep Your Community Safe!
areas on your property.
• Install initial or additional security cameras on your property
If you are interested in becoming a part of this
and report that to HPD. important team,contact us at (702) 614-6751
or email Patrol.Chief@scacai.com.
In-person AARP classes are scheduled to resume
soon. Until then, if Anthem residents need to take
a course they may do so online. There is a 25%
discount available until 12/31/2021. For more
information or to sign up see their website:
AARPDriverSafety.org.
Offer valid through December 31, 2021,
for the online course only.**
AARP’s Smart Driver online ZOOM course. Zoom courses are
$20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Participants
can register at the following website: AARP.Cvent.com/
DSVirtual, select a Nevada class. The next classes will be given
on September 18, October 21, and November 16.
Note that the online course may only be taken by one person at a time, but the Zoom courses may be taken by more than one at a
time on one computer and is interactive with live instructors.
22 | Sun City Anthem | October 2021October 2021 | Sun City Anthem | 23
SCA COMMUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD
WATCH PROGRAM (NWP)
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
WE LOOK OUT FOR EACH OTHER TM
of topics, from home protection tips, to the new substation
planned for Inspirada to keep an eye out for suspicious vehicles
in your neighborhoods. The Zoom meeting was recorded and
Annual Meetings is available on the SCA-HOA.org website at Community/
Neighborhood Watch/HPD Zoom Meeting. A summary of
Are Back!
the HPD Zoom meeting should have been sent to you by your
Village Facilitators.
The pandemic has caused major problems for many On a final note, we must remain vigilant regarding the many
organizations, including the Sun City Anthem Neighborhood ingenious email scams out there! The latest is “Smishing,” or
Watch Program. NWP volunteers have not been able to canvas SMS phishing, where a scammer sends a text message to trick a
our neighbors as easily as we would have liked, and we have not person into turning over sensitive, personal information. They
been able to hold the annual village meetings in-person. It is our then use the stolen information for all sorts of fraud purposes,
hope that it will soon change for the better. like siphoning money from bank accounts or opening credit
cards in their victims’ name. Remember, never give out any
Our Annual Neighborhood Watch Program in-person village
personal information over the phone, especially in response to a
meetings will resume in October (assuming COVID-19
text message which may seem legitimate, but it redirects you to
restrictions permit). Due to the shortened time frame available,
call a scammer who wants your personal information.
we will have five meetings. They will all be in the Delaware/
Bristol/Concord Rooms at Anthem Center. The schedule for these Be safe,
meetings is shown below. Meetings will begin promptly at 4 p.m. Joanne Joyce and Don Manning, Co-Leaders
The assignment of villages has been done to have similar SCA Community Neighborhood Watch Program (NWP)
numbers of attendees (about 250-300) at the meetings, based on NeighborhoodWatch@scacai.com • (702) 614-5819
past attendance. The proximity of villages was also considered. Or drop a message in our mailbox in the Fitness Center.
• October 18: Big Sky, Golf Mesa, Meadow Vista, Overlook,
Ridgecrest
• October 26: Desert Sky, Pinnacle, Shadow Canyon Neighborhood Watch
• November 1: Arroyo Vista, Black Mountain, Clubhouse,
Fairway, Foothills, Hillside is always looking
• November 8: Canyon Crest, Tall Mesa, Westridge
• December 1: Southridge, High Mesa, Highland, Model,
for volunteers.
Mountain View, Valley View
The meetings will be co-hosted by co-leaders, Joanne Joyce
and Don Manning. Speakers will include officers from the If you would like to volunteer,
Henderson Police Department (HPD), the SCA Community stop by the Community Patrol Office
Patrol, and SCA Emergency Preparedness Service Group. There or call (702) 614-5819.
will be a Q+A session after the presentations. Water and cookies
will be provided. A raffle will be held for home security products. For information about the SCA NW Program,
On August 17, a Zoom meeting was held with HPD’s click the link on the
Neighborhood Watch Program. They gave a PowerPoint Community page of the SCA website.
presentation and did a Q+A session that covered a wide range
24 | Sun City Anthem | October 2021*This is a paid advertisement. See page 4 of the Spirit for SCACAI disclaimer.
October 2021 | Sun City Anthem | 25VIVAVOLUNTEERS
I often look back on what I submitted for previous articles,
and was kind of surprised to review last October’s submission,
because it is still so very relevant. We all thought the horror,
isolation, and masks would only last a few weeks. Weeks turned
into months, and months turned to seasons. There was a brief
period of sunshine when we were mask free, and life felt like it
was getting back to normal. We now know it was a short-lived
illusion of normalcy because the dreaded COVID-19 variants are
now in town, and we have to adapt once again. The good news is
that we do have restaurants, we do have entertainment, and we
do have our fantastic community centers!
Volunteers do what they do,
because it feels good to help others
in our community. residents and community during a year when a good portion of
the world just hunkered down! I also want to mention that many
of these volunteers stepped up for more than one thing. How
We are fortunate to live in a community with so much to offer.
lucky are we to have such giving, wonderful individuals as our
We have multiple pools, 50+ clubs, and many other options for
neighbors!
our enjoyment. We also have many, many residents who are
ready and willing to help out their fellow residents in a myriad You could join the ranks of our volunteers, too. Consider
of ways. Some help by actively participating in service groups, working with one (or more!) of our service groups. Please look
some volunteer for committees, and some are involved in any at our five committees, and consider if you might be a good fit
number of short-term task forces. The number of residents for one of them. You could sit in on committee meetings (except
who volunteer are substantial, and we need every one of them, Covenants) and speak with committee members.
and more! Volunteers do what they do, because it feels good to An application can be completed online. Application packets
help others in our community. Because the pandemic shut us are available in the Membership Office and online. Completed
down for so long, we didn’t get to formally thank all those who applications should be deposited in the Volunteer Coordinator
stepped up and volunteered during 2020. Our usual practice is mailbox at the entrance to the Anthem Fitness Center, or
to have a reception (lunch or brunch) in February, following a emailed to Volunteer@scacai.com.
year of volunteering. Most of you will recall that, in addition to
still being under pandemic restrictions, we were rather occupied As an alternative, I am happy to email you an application that
running a vaccine clinic this past February. Well, the long- you can complete and then email back to me, or drop in the
delayed Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon for 2020 is happening Volunteer Coordinator mailbox. You can send me an email to
on October 1! Next month’s magazine will contain photos of discuss any of the volunteer opportunities. I would be thrilled to
the luncheon and list of most of the 2020 volunteers. You will help you decide what works best for you.
see that about 550 residents stepped up and helped their fellow Pat Prevosto, Volunteer Coordinator
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