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March 2023 An official publication of the Recreation Centers of Sun City West
Easter in the Park hops
into Beardsley
The Rec Centers of Sun City West invite you to
celebrate Easter in the Park with your grandchil-
dren and other special children in your life.
This fun event will be from 9 a.m. to noon Sat-
urday, April 8, at Beardsley Park, 12755 W. Beard-
sley Road.
Tickets are free, but we require one ticket per
child. Tickets will be available for pick up at the
Box Office only starting Tuesday, March 7.
Easter egg hunts by age groups will begin at 9:30
a.m. and photos with the Easter bunny will be from
10 to noon. Bring your own camera.
Join us for fun in the park with the Easter bunny
Mariachi Perlas de Jalisco will perform at the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at and plenty of activities, including a train, petting
the R.H. Johnson Pool. zoo, bounce houses, Lego and crafts.
Make a splash
at Cinco de Mayo
Fiesta
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
with the Rec Centers with a
Pool Party Fiesta from 1 to 5
p.m. Friday, May 5, at the R.H.
Johnson Pool, 19803 N. R.H.
Johnson Blvd. Doors open at
Get your green on for
12:30 p.m.
Tickets are $15 per person
and are available now at the
St. Patty’s Day Dance
The Rec Centers of Sun City The HiFi All Stars
R.H. Johnson Box Office or will perform at the
online at suncitywest.com. West is pleased to bring back
St. Patty’s Day
Tickets will be available to res- the HiFi All Stars for the St. Dance Friday
idents for six weeks before Patty’s Day Dance at 7 p.m. March 17, at
being released to the public. Friday, March 17, at Beardsley Palm Ridge.
Three medium-sized tacos are Park. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.
included with each ticket. Tickets are $18 per person
Continued on Page 8 Continued on Page 8
Local favorite blows in for free concert Inside this issue:
Bowling.................................15
The Recreation Centers of Calendar..................................5
Sun City West is happy to Club Contacts..........................7
bring back the West Valley Club Corner......................1728
Wind Ensemble at 6 p.m. Community......................1112
Monday, March 13, at Palm Financials................................6
Ridge Rec Center, 13800 W. Golf........................................14
Deer Valley Road. Doors open Governing Board....................4
at 5:30 p.m. Library...................................13
The concert is free, however News........................13, 5, 89
food donations for the Valley States....................................10
Travel...................................1819
Continued on Page 8
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Arizona Highwaymen Tim McGraw
Feel the Spring Vibes with classic tunes
Shake off the winter chill and join the the fun of one of the most iconic and
Recreation Centers of Sun City West entertaining super groups of all time.
for Spring Vibes March 10-12 at Beard- Featuring the music of Johnny Cash,
sley Park, 12755 W. Beardsley Park Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Kris
Road. Each concert begins at 7 p.m. Kristofferson and the music from The
Tickets for the three-show event cost Highwaymen group recordings.
$48 for the package, or $20 for individ- Just like the original super group, the
ual nights, and are on sale at the R.H. Arizona Highwaymen is made up of
Johnson Box Office, 19803 N. R.H. four artists with attention to detail and
Johnson Blvd., or online at suncity- proven musical careers that have united
west.com. Tickets are available to rec to create this truly special show. Don’t
card holders and the public. miss your chance to hear all the great
Concessions will be available, in- hits and songs that you love and re-
cluding burgers, brats and hot dogs, member performed by the Arizona
along with ice cream, popcorn, soda Highwaymen.
and water.
Enjoy some classic country hits and MARCH 11
good ol’ rock n’ roll at Spring Vibes, Tim McGraw Experience Sam Morrison Southern Rock
featuring the Arizona Highwayman, the Adam D. Tucker, Tim McGraw trib-
Tim McGraw Experience, and Sam ute artist, presents a powerful show that touching the hearts of all. Adam and the MARCH 12
Morrison. thrills and captivates audiences every- band showcase McGraws’ chart-top- Sam Morrison Southern Rock
where. Tucker re-creates the music and ping songs with mega-hits from the The Sam Morrison Band presents a
MARCH 10 mystique of country music icon Tim 90s, such as “Don’t Take The Girl,” “I live performance to ensure all efforts
Arizona Highwaymen McGraw. The timeless sound of Mc- Like It I Love It” and “Everywhere” to are made to make sure that each song
The Arizona Highwaymen celebrate Graw proves appealing to audiences of his current hits of today. This show can is performed how you remember it and
the music, chemistry, camaraderie, and all ages – bringing back memories and be designed to fit your entertainment to carry on the tradition of Lynyrd
needs. Skynyrd and Molly Hatchet.
April Dance to feature
Faded Jeans
The Recreation Centers of Sun City Faded Jeans is the energetic, five-piece
West is excited to present the April electric party band for everybody!
Dance with the Faded Jeans Band at 7 The band’s song list spans classic
p.m. Friday, April 14, at Palm Ridge Rec rock, rhythm-and-blues, pop, oldies,
Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. country, ’70s Funk, rockabilly, and
Tickets are $18 per person and are on blues, with each song performed true to
sale at the R.H. Johnson Box Office, style. Faded Jeans has something for
19803 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd., or online everyone, including classics like Van
at suncitywest.com. Tickets will be Morrison’s “Brown Eyed Girl” to dance
available to rec card holders for six favorites like the Commodores’ “Brick
weeks before opening to the public two House” and crowd sing-alongs like
weeks priors to the show. Garth Brooks’ “Friends in Low Places.”
Soda and water will be available, but The band is comprised of an incredible
those in attendance may bring their own mix of musicians from across the coun-
food and drinks. try, all with professional experience.
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Music on the Green offers up some cool tunes
Join the Recreation Centers of
Sun City West on the R.H.
Johnson Great Lawn for many
free great acts Wednesday
nights on the Great Lawn at
R.H. Johnson Rec Center,
19803 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd.
No tickets are required and
the shows begin at 6 p.m. Bring
lawn chairs, your own drinks
and snacks.
The Rec Centers would also
like to thank Sun Canyon Bank
for being a sponsor of Music on
the Green.
The upcoming schedule in-
cludes the following shows:
MARCH 8
Country Crossing Country Crossing T.A. Burrows
Country Crossing members
have more than 100 years of
performing experience com-
bined. The trio's singing and
playing style will have your
toes tapping and your ears smil-
ing. They play a large repertoire
of country, folk, bluegrass,
gospel, and contemporary
music.
Steve Kehler boasts a unique
folksy voice and is a natural on
the harmonica, guitar, and man-
dolin. Darlene Kehler is the
group's master of ceremonies
and plays bass. Alan Lister is
the newest member of the
group. He has been known to
sing some of his original songs,
adds harmony, and plays a su-
perb flat-picking guitar. This ented, award-winning profes- tles to Stevie Wonder and many show...to remember! perience who look forward to
trio has played many churches, sional entertainer who has per- more. Between the songs, T.A. APRIL 5 sharing their music with local
libraries, festivals, patio parties, formed more than 3,000 shows. keeps everyone entertained Senior Moments venues and fun-loving people.
and Sun City West clubs. They He will perform “Remember with recollections of each Senior Moments is a Sun Good times and funky grooves
look forward to seeing every- when,” a tribute to the iconic decade along with funny anec- Cities based band that plays a are our specialty.
one at the Great Lawn. music of the 50s, 60s, and 70s. dotes. Featuring a classic mix of variety of popular music includ- APRIL 19
MARCH 22 Burrows uses his remarkable pop, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll “Re- ing Motown, R&B, Classic Salty Dawgs
T.A. Burrows – vocal talents to perform 20 pop- member When” is more than Rock, and Country. All mem- Enjoy the folk music tunes of
“Remember When” ular hits by a variety of artists just good entertainment, it's a bers are professional musicians the Salty Dawgs.
T.A. Burrows is a multi-tal- from Elvis Presley to The Bea- rockin' revue that is truly a with decades of performing ex-
Surprise Pops to play favorites at Spring Show
The Recreation Center of of life including retired music
Sun City West is pleased to educators and music profes-
welcome back the Surprise sionals. Other are music lovers
Pops for a spring show at 2 who are enjoying playing again
p.m. Thursday, April 6, at the in retirement.
Palm Ridge Summit Hall, Selections for the Spring
13800 W. Deer Valley Road. Show will be a potpourri of the
Doors open at 1:30 p.m. musicians’ favorites.
Tickets are free to residents The band continues the tradi-
only and are available at the tion of not charging for a con-
R.H. Johnson Box Office, cert. However, they do ask the
19803 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd. gathered in a garage to play today has nearly 100 members changed names and became audience to bring a nonperish-
Two tickets per rec card. music. They were organized in and plays free concerts to thou- the Surprise Pops Band when it able food donation to the con-
The Surprise Pops Band had 1976-77 as the Sun City Polka sands of West Valley audiences became associated with the cert for the Valley View
its origins as a small group of Band by Clancy Wolf. Over the every season. City of Surprise. Members of Community Food Bank.
six to eight musicians who years the band has grown, and Over the years the band has the band come from all walks
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Governing Board
Governing Board Governing Board faces tough
Directors budgetary decisions in ‘23-24
All Directors: gb@suncitywest.com
As the budgetary process progresses, hold; however, our local job market has
Directors on the Governing Board of put significant pressure on our operat-
the Recreation Centers of Sun City ing expenses. Statewide increase in the
West reflect on Bylaw 4.18.3, which minimum wage over the last 10 years
places a fiduciary responsibility on the is 78%. Increasing bottom rates also put
Board to protect the assets of the Asso- upward pressure on the higher rates.
ciation. This fiduciary responsibility The increase in businesses along SR
commits the Board to put our members’ 303 have driven up the cost of hiring
PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT best interests ahead of our own. Tim Hurley and retaining workers. Even fast-food
Tim Hurley Anne K. Brown Some of the circumstances that must President eateries have trouble recruiting work-
August 2021June 2025 July 2020June 2023
tim.hurley@suncitywest.com anne.brown@suncitywest.com
be considered are: ers. The general manager has had to
• Effects of inflation make wage adjustments just to stay
• The local labor market/benefits competitive. Increased labor cost is having a
• The rising utility crisis large effect on next year’s budget. Some depart-
• Supply chain issues ments are even harder hit. Skilled technology
• Interest rates and home sales areas such as IT have an even harder time com-
peting for trained technicians that we need to
INFLATION manage an ever-complex digital world.
The effect of inflation has hit every household RCSCW uses benefits to attract and retain
and business in the United States. Daily neces- workers. Our cost for health insurance for our
sities have increased dramatically in price. full-times workers will be increased by 34% this
TREASURER SECRETARY While food increases have a minimal effect on year. This follows a 30% increase over the prior
Dick Rhoades Jack Leary RCSCW, the increase in the other daily neces- two years.
July 2022June 2025 July 2022June 2025
sities are real, but unseen. Your home may have
dick.rhoades@suncitywest.com jack.leary@suncitywest.com
Chair: Budge & Finance Chair: Chartered Clubs
two bathrooms for which soap, paper products RISING UTILITY CRISIS
and cleaning supplies have all increased. Factor Regardless of the reasons, rising energy costs
your household increases by the 275 toilets/uri- certainly have had a big impact on wallets. Elec-
nals throughout our facilities. When you have tricity, gas and water are integral to keeping our
sticker shock at the increases in paper goods, ap- facilities open and comfortable. Gasoline in-
preciate that RCSCW faces the same increases creases may cut into a household’s expenses, but
in a magnitude that is hard to appreciate. multiply that effect by the dozens of cars, trucks,
Inflation hits RCSCW, just like your house- maintenance vehicles and golf course equip-
hold. The reality is that your dues do not pur- ment that keep RCSCW operating. Over the
chase as much as they did last year, and there is next year APS, EPCOR and Southwest Gas all
Roberta Davidson Sharon Hettick no rebound in sight. will be asking for hefty rate increases. Increased
July 2020June 2023 July 2020June 2023 energy costs must be considered.
roberta.davidson@suncitywest.com sharon.hettick@suncitywest.com LOCAL LABOR MARKET
Chair: Properties The cost of labor may not impact your house- Continued on Page 5
MEETINGS &
WORKSHOPS
The next Governing Board
Workshop will be at 9 a.m.
March 10 in the Lecture Hall.
The Governing Board
Copyright © 2023
Harry Stannebein Lisa Vines All Rights Reserved Regular Meeting will be at 9
July 2021June 2024 July 2021June 2024 a.m. March 23 in the Lecture
harry.stannebein@suncitywest.com lisa.vines@suncitywest.com General Information: 6235446120 Hall. GM Operations meeting
Chair: Golf Chair: Sports Pavilion & Bowling General Manager Bill Schwind, 6235446110; will be 1:30 p.m. March 6 in
bill.schwind@suncitywest.com the Village Meeting Room.
Editor Katy O’Grady, 6235446027; katy.ogrady@suncitywest.com
News Assistant Michael Melissa; michael.melissa@suncitywest.com
Meetings are
Member Services 6235446100 available online at
Membership as of Feb. 1, 2022: 28,706 suncitywest.com and
(includes Owners, Associates, Landlords, Investors and Tenants) youtube.com/suncitywestaz.
Recreation Centers of Sun City West The schedule is subject to
19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, AZ 85375 change. Call 6235446115 for
email@suncitywest.com meeting dates and other
Kay Williams Karen Roepken suncitywest.com
August 2022June 2023 Governing Board information. Visit
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‘Talent’ springs up with cool tunes Tour rec centers
Come out to the Kuentz Court- Friends Brenda and Daryl
yard at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays in
March and enjoy the entertain-
March 22 - Neil White and
Friends Vicki and Bruce
to learn what
ment. March 29 - Cheryl Wagner and
The March lineup will feature:
March 1 - Curt Connolly
Friends Marcine and Byron
For questions, contact Dori
they offer
March 8 - Allan Walper Miller at 623-544-6031.
March 15 - Jerry Keizer and Join the Recreation Centers
of Sun City West for tours of
Hurley: Economic issues are affecting us all our Rec Centers in March.
Learn where the clubs are lo-
gage loans. The home buyer, in turn, sees an increase cated plus see the pools and ex-
From Page 4 ercise rooms. All tours start at
in the rate at which they are borrowing. Higher rates
mean slower home sales. Within our community we 9 a.m.
March 6, 20 – Beardsley,
SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES have seen a reduction in the number of homes closed
meet in front of the Arts/Crafts
Supply chain issues are a world-wide concern. De- each month. Every time a home closes RCSCW col-
lects an Asset Preservation Fee (APF). APFs are the Building off of 128th Avenue.
lays in getting crucial parts or equipment when needed Tour lasts approximately one Tim Peterson
have severe impacts on the operation and expenses of main source of the Association’s capital funding. Cap-
ital funds pays for the Repair and Replacement budget hour.
the Association. All of these four issues are related and March 7, 21 - Palm Ridge, meet in front of the
inner connected. Suppliers are being hit by inflation each year, as well as new capital projects.
Pool Building. Tour lasts approximately one hour.
and cannot find enough employees to get orders out March 8, 22 – Kuentz, meet in front of the Stardust
on time. These back ups increase transactional costs Governing Board Directors are very aware that dues
increases affect the pocketbooks of our members. In- Theatre. Tour lasts approximately one hour.
that are passed down to the Association. March 9, 23 – R.H. Johnson, meet in front of the
creases in dues and fees are never welcomed openly.
We just ask for your understanding as we tackle these Social Hall. Tour lasts approximately two hours.
INTEREST RATES AND HOME SALES March 14 - Tour Library, Metal Shop, and Agri-
The way that the Federal Reserve tries to slow in- hard issues. We must act in the best interests of all
members to protect the facilities and assets of the As- culture Club. Tour lasts approximately 90 minutes.
flation is by raising interest rates. This increases the For information, call Tim Peterson at 623-544-
cost of money the banks need to provide home mort- sociation in the current economic environment.
6194.
March 2022
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Talent Spotlight: 2 3 Rec Center News 4
Curt Connolly Deadline
11 am, Kuentz Courtyard
5 6 GM Ops Meeting 7 Budget & Finance 8 Talent Spotlight: 9 Properties Committee 10 GB Workshop Meeting 11 Spring Vibes:
1:30 pm Committee Meeting Allan Walper Meeting, 9 am 9 am, Lecture Hall Tim Mcgraw
GB Conference Room 9 am 11 am, Kuentz Courtyard Spring Vibes: Experience
Chartered Clubs Music on the Green: Arizona Highwaymen 7 pm, Beardsley Park
Committee Meeting Country Crossing 7 pm, Beardsley Park
1:30 pm 6 pm, RHJ Great Lawn
12 Spring Vibes: 13 Torch Committee 14 15 Talent Spotlight: 16 Golf Committee 17 St Patrick’s Day 18
Sam Morrison Meeting, 10:30 am Jerry Keizer & Meeting, 1:30 pm
Southern Rock West Valley Wind Friends Brenda and Daryl St. Patty’s Day Dance
7 pm, Beardsley Park Ensemble, 6 pm 11 am, Kuentz Courtyard 7 pm, Beardsley Park
Palm Ridge Sports Pavilion/
Bowling Committee
Meeting, 1:30 pm
19 20 21 Budget & Fincance 22 Talent Spotlight: 23 GB Regular Meeting 24 25
Committee Meeting, Neil White & 9 am, Lecture Hall
9 am Friends Vicki and Bruce
11 am, Kuentz Courtyard
Music on the Green:
T.A. Burrows
6 pm, RHJ Great Lawn
26 27 28 29 Talent Spotlight: 30 31
Cheryl Wagner &
Friends Marcine & Byron
11 am, Kuentz Courtyard
To confirm Governing Board activities, call 6235446115.
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December 2022 Financials
December December YTD YTD YTD
OPERATING REVENUES
Actual Budget Actual Budget PY
Membership 1,263,582 1,272,422 7,456,772 7,499,056 7,522,501
Recreation 16,051 6,374 59,529 33,170 50,528
Golf Fees 954,127 911,952 3,421,458 3,313,850 3,230,936
Bowling 75,510 64,410 367,904 325,670 340,254
Special Events 3,350 (2,520) 67,351 55,550 39,769
Ancillary Revenue 99,841 91,147 432,384 387,627 440,470
Merchandise Sales 12,171 12,311 42,413 44,908 60,610
Food and Beverage 43,613 41,416 188,278 182,294 169,611
Interest Income Operating 0 0 2,226 0 1,824
Other Income 231 0 814 0 1,540
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE 2,468,476 2,397,512 12,039,129 11,842,125 11,858,043
OPERATING EXPENSES
Wages And Benefits 1,352,464 1,345,599 7,953,519 8,005,848 7,288,828
Utilities 192,857 167,779 1,327,380 1,336,789 1,238,458
Repair and Maintenance 88,209 86,870 886,204 947,978 784,717
Landscape Maintenance 195,815 41,180 1,582,928 1,513,780 1,435,989
Supplies and Services 49,123 38,375 375,314 281,770 285,419
Equipment 31,687 20,522 147,031 85,561 50,127
Taxes and Insurance 77,517 64,870 383,388 365,540 360,331
Interest & Financial Expense 60,335 47,548 254,726 226,188 210,204
Operating Expenses 68,776 58,857 328,158 306,084 239,715
Legal and Professional 6,448 19,015 65,886 145,290 116,828
Employee Related Expenses 18,683 18,569 90,487 88,923 66,267 William Henry Beardsley and his son, Robert, pose for a photo
in the 1920s.
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE 2,141,914 1,909,184 13,395,021 13,303,751 12,076,883
OPERATING CASH INFLOW/(OUTFLOW) 326,562 488,328 (1,355,892) (1,461,626) (218,840)
A Walk
CAPITAL RELATED
Investment IncomeReserves 124,844 37,569 298,617 225,409 1,540,798
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Investments (406,223) 0 (832,470) 0 (1,476,837)
Club Funded Capital 0 0 14,622 0 0
Through
History
Asset Preservation Fee 315,000 399,000 2,022,200 2,272,200 2,625,750
Gain / (Loss) on Asset Disposal 0 0 46,691 (28,959) (93,834)
Depreciation Expense (394,805) (372,466) (2,257,031) (2,145,929) (2,087,263)
TOTAL CAPITAL RELATED (361,184) 64,103 (707,371) 322,721 508,614
REVENUES OVER / (UNDER) EXPENSES (34,622) 552,431 (2,063,263) (1,138,905) 289,774
Capital Project Expenditures 395,492 1,123,000 3,623,976 5,053,000 2,387,081
Financials are preliminary until accepted by the Governing Board. WILLIAM HENRY is now Sun City West.
Complete financial statements are posted monthly on suncitywest.com BEARDSLEY Beardsley Station began in
1880, around the railroad
Fiscal Year 2223 Capital Projects $100K or Higher as of 12/31/22 To many Sun City West station, and was bulldozed
Project/Equipment Budget Total residents, the word in the 1940s.
General/Administration “Beardsley” implies To all those who care
one of the four about water in the
recreation centers arid Arizona desert,
in the commu- the name Beards-
Recreation / Sports Pavilion nity, or the asso- ley refers to a
RHJ Parking Lot #2 Mill & Resurface 915,000 989,931 c i a t e d canal system on
RHJ Interior Lighting Convert to LED 370,000 238,214 Beardsley Park. the Agua Fria
RHJ Arts & Crafts Flat Roof Restore 156,000 141,008 To others, it is River. Instru-
RHJ Mini Golf Lighting Project 120,000 0 the name of a mental in devel-
street that pro- oping the canal
Golf vides one of the system was a man
Grandview Irrigation Replacement 6,601,190 44,101 entrances into the who spent much of
Golf Maintenance Equipment 1,021,538 418,512 community and runs his life working to
farther east in the Valley. bring water to Arizonans.
Grandview Irrigation & Turf Reduction 551,604 142,468
To those who know the William Henry Beards-
Golf Maintenance Equipment Carryover 331,417 250,366 ley was born Nov. 13,
history of the Sun City
Golf Maintenance Vehicles 234,193 109,469 1850, in Hamilton, Ohio.
West area, Beardsley was
Grand View Shoreline Project #14 177,000 0 He was the son of Henry
the name of a town, called
Rental Cart Fleet 123,064 115,641 Beardsley and Laura O’-
Beardsley Station, located
Rental Cart Fleet Carry Over 101,846 115,641 Connor. He attended
north of Grand Avenue and
Deer Valley Pro Shop Parking Lot Mill & Resurface 114,000 135,405 schools in Hamilton and
Meeker Boulevard in what
**Includes Carryover Budget and/or savings allocated by GM
Continued on Page 12
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Phone Numbers
MAIN TELEPHONE NUMBER: 5446147 12755 Beardsley Road at Women’s Social: 5464236 Crooked Putter: 5446090
6235446000 Men’s Club: 5446150 Stardust Boulevard Woodworking: 5464722 PEBBLEBROOK:5446010
(All numbers have 623 area Metal Club: 5840150 Pool/Fitness/Mini Golf: STARDUST: 5446012
code unless otherwise noted) Model Railroad: 5446148 5446525 PALM RIDGE REC CENTER: TRAIL RIDGE: 5446015
Rip ‘N’ Sew: 5464050 Bridge Club: 5446529 5446581 Course Conditions: 5446175
RH JOHNSON REC CENTER: Silvercraft: 5848153 Clay Club: 5446530 13800 W. Deer Valley Drive Golf Operations: 5446037
5446000 Copper Cookers: 5446532 Swimming Pool/Fitness:
19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd. RH JOHNSON LIBRARY: Horseshoe: 2155807 5446581 ADMINISTRATION
Fitness Center: 5446107 5446130 Photography: 5446520 Computers West: 2141546 General Manager: 5446110
Swimming Pool: 5446106 Data Resource Center: Porcelain Painters: 5446521 Stained Glass: 5446586 Human Resources: 5446123
Tennis Reservations: 5446151 5446644 Member Services: 5446100
Mini Golf, Table Tennis, KUENTZ REC CENTER: GOLF OPERATIONS: Rec Center News: 5446519
Racquetball, Bocce: 5446108 SPORTS PAVILION (Bowling): 5446561 Tee Time Reservations: Recreation Manager: 5446114
Auto Restoration: 5183226 5446140 14401 R.H. Johnson Blvd. scw.totalegolf.com Scheduling: 5446032
Broadcast: 6025381031 Lizard Acres: 5446097 Swimming Pool/Fitness: DEER VALLEY: 5446016 Tours: 5446030
Ceramics: 5460975 Memo’s Bistro: 5446116 5446561 DESERT TRAILS: 5446017 Box Office: 5446093
Lapidary: 5848952 Softball: 5446157, 5446158 ECHO MESA: 5446014
Lawn Bowls: 5840617 or BEARDSLEY REC CENTER: 5446525 Weavers: 5446515 GRANDVIEW: 5446013
Club Contacts For more information visit scwclubs.com
to access each club’s website
ARTS & CRAFTS Jeanne Phillips, 623523 Gamesters, Larry Bosma: Don Lothrop: 623414
• Art Sun West, Susan 9675 7017291572 2940 SPORTS GOLF SPORTS
Light: 2488045021 • Scrapbooking, Paper • Rockhounds West, • Deer Valley Men, Ray • Bocce, Carol Card: 207
• Artistic Hand Lettering, crafts & More, Lynne Mar DANCE Joseph Toce: 6087971151 Passarella: 9205790651 9513831
Cards & Mixed Media (for ion: 4406666386 • Country Western, • Deer Valley Women, • Bowlers Association,
merly Calligraphy West), • Silvercraft, Kathy Estes: Maureen Riter: 719235 MUSIC & Teresa Pirkl: 6082207404 Jim Maley: 7082540236
Dale HornyanToftoy: 630 2084478520 2420 PERFORMANCE • Desert Trails Men, • Cyclists, Kerrie John
4179913 • Stained Glass Crafters, • Line Dancers, Michelle • DanceSensations, Jan Gordon Kinkead: 623584 son: 4804277754
• Basketeers, Cynthia Peggy Harding: 209620 Sadler: 5857345891 Capperauld: 623236 1264 • Horseshoe Club, Arlin
Trainer: 2536403288 8140 • Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance, 8526. Includes: Barre/Bal • Desert Trails Women, Bates: 6059395757
• Beaders, Allie Raven: • Weavers West Guild, Debbie Gould: 602376 let, Hula, Jazz, Musical Jane Heydt, 7013918526 • Johnson Lawn Bowls,
6512695739 Pat Conway, 214282 0175 Theatre, Tap, Clogging, • Echo Mesa Men, Curtis Chris Bangsund: 360842
• Ceramics West, Debra 4519; Pat O’Neill: 847800 Jazzy Poms, Tai Chi and Pi Cooper: 2533977702 9536
Morris: 4252680463 8973 HEALTH & FITNESS lates • Echo Mesa Women, • Mini Golf, Harry
• Clay Club, Lynn Kellas: • Woodworking, Mer • Aquacizers, Debra • Karaoke, Byron Broth Janis Nesper: 920323 Abramowski: 623374
9718089294 rikay Vidal: 6025261234 Etheridge: 8287739186 ers: 7192910379 3117 2993
• Copper Enameling and • Arthritis Club, Mary Jo • Music Club of Sun City • Golf Council SCW, Jim • MisCues, Beverly Ran
Glass Arts, Patti Burelson: CARDS & GAMES Monten: 6239756671 West, Neil White: 623466 Anderson: 4257509258 dall: 6234449749
8186055565 • SCW Contract Bridge • Energetic Exercise, Glo 9229 • Grandview Men, John • Pickleball, Coleen
• Creative Silk Flowers, Dianne Wuethrich: 715 ria Schroeder: 623986 • Stardust Theatre Coun Lundien: 5039474344 Schaefer: 5033487650
Beverly Owens: 623546 5562653; Sharon Holmes: 9392 cil, Aletha Dellamo: 623 • Grandview Women, • Racquetball/Whisper
6779 3604411909 • Fitness Club, Marilynn 3636612 Tina Walker: 6026202127 ball, Greg Steger: 563271
• Creative Stitchers, • Bunco, Annie Heerup: Shaw: 5419804444 • Theatre West, Steve • Lady Putters SCW, 3053
Debra Senelly: 623533 6026289255 • Water Fitness, Sandra Johnson: 4024321586 Tracy Anderson: 503559 • Shuffleboard, Becca
8055 • Card Players of Sun Forsey: 6232617889 • Westernaires Chorus, 0361 Stefaniak: 6233632425;
• Decorative Art, Rhonda City West, Darrell Stachler • Yoga, Teri Huff: 360 Ken Kunze: 4023667377 • Men’s Niners, Tim or Paul Weschitz, 480330
Potts, 3174359456 5134338230. Includes: 9017969 Flynn: 4803342237 4369
• Encore Needle & Craft, Bid Euchre: Darrell Stachler SOCIAL • Men’s Putters, Carl • Softball, Nicholas Mis
Sue Williams: 623337 5134338230; Euchre, HOBBIES • Boomers, Pam Kiest: Kempf: 5743601526 sos: 5745514969
4558 Diana Ringsmuth: 602 • Agriculture, Jim Gricol: 8152288585 • Pebblebrook Men, Jay • Sportsman’s, Audrey
• Johnson Lapidary, 9083425; Five Hundred, 6235841465 • Canine Companions, Nimens: 2182892695 Graff: 6232383499; in
Mark Briggs: 7193518364 Dan & Karen Luska: 815 • Automotive Restora Peggy Hunter: 623734 • Pebblebrook Women, cludes Master Swimmers,
• Leather Carvers, Kyle 9194742; Pan, Sheryl tion, Tom Jones: 503887 2209 Shay Eikner: 9704201177 Diane Heisner: 248703
Betz: 4803412057 Cohen: 5627132367; 3430 • Friends of the Library, • Pebblebrook Lady Nin 8242
• MacCroKnit, Janet Sheepshead, Rodney • Broadcast, John Chris Larry Woods: 623556 ers, Sue Bromley: 225326 • Tennis Club, Bruce
Lennon: 6236877397 Schwarzhuber: 262352 tianson: 8475336958 8949 3628 Dougan: 7633709795; in
• Metal Club, Dave Price: 3810; Scott Hennecke: • Computers West, • LGBT Club, Patty Book: • Stardust Men’s, Bill cludes: Platform Tennis,
6233089344 6232439512 Norm Falcone: 360250 9705563745 Messersmith: 818219 Butch Lynd: 6185810729;
• Palo Verde Patchers, • Club 52 Card Club, 2382 • Singles Club, Carol 8202 Table Tennis, Lanny
Kathleen McCulloch: 248 Dana Sledd: 2536705850 • Desert Garden Club, Sarna: 6024220361 • Stardust Ladies, Re Leathers: 6235846231;
3900990 • Cribbage, Arlin Bates: David Wiegand: 715370 • Spanish, Mimi bekah Minton: 360789 Chartered Clubs leader‐
• Photography West, 6059395757 4789 Williams: 6513535289 8628; Gail Selander: ship is subject to change.
Ella Schreiber: 623546 • Mah Jongg, Barb • Investment Club, Jamie • Sunshine Animal Club, 4253753552 The list will be updated as
4816 McCart: 6233305708 Gunyuz: 6232930238; in Robert Stebbins: 623544 • Trail Ridge Men, necessary. Call 544‐6031.
• Porcelain Painters, • Men’s Club, Jack Huff: cludes Coin & Stamp, Don 2356 Richard Coon: 623223
Shannon Jefferson: 623 3606097899 ald King Sr.: 6232495460 • Women’s Social Club, 6179
2371813 • Pinochle, Louis Bonar: • Model Railroad, Bob Julie Koehn: 4802352400 • Trail Ridge Women,
• Rip ’n’ Sew, Debbie 8474049835 Rose: 6238263448 • Zymurgy, Jacquelyn Terri StaufferSchmidt:
Dorn: 4254521140; • Saturday Night • Recreational Vehicle, Ryg: 8152181002 2176855763
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Closure schedule set
Stardust
for Grandview Golf Course Theatre
The Recreation Centers of The back nine will be closed tice areas will close Monday, Welcome to the 2023 season of
Sun City West would like to in- Monday, April 3. The front May 29. The Crooked Putter entertainment at Stardust Theatre, the premier
form the community of the up- nine will be open for play until and GolfLab will stay open for community theatre in Sun City West.
coming Grandview Golf Monday, May 29, as will the business.
Course closure for this sum- driving range, putting green Grandview Golf Course EVERY FRIDAY, 10 A.M.
mer. and practice chipping areas. along with all the practice fa- Photography West Weekly Meeting
Grandview Golf Course will The Pro shop, Crooked Putter cilities are scheduled to reopen Following a short business meeting there will be a program
have a modified schedule prior and GolfLab will be open to after overseeding on Tuesday, of phenomenal photographs taken by members during their
to closing, as part of the up- the public. Oct. 24. travels. Some of this month’s programs will feature “The
coming irrigation project. The entire course and prac- Magnificent Saguaro,” “Portugal,” “Ireland,” “Utah National
Parks.” Members and their guests are welcome.
Enjoy the Blood drive returns MARCH 8, 2 P.M.
Music Club of SCW Monthly Meeting
Taquiza at to Beardsley Rec Center The folk songs you grew up with will be featured at The
Music Club concert. The trio Olde Folk is a 50s/60s folk vocal
Cinco de Mayo giftGive the life-saving
of blood as the Red
group, doing traditional folk and spirituals from artists like
Joni Mitchell, Pete Seeger, Peter, Paul and Mary, plus others
from that era. The concert follows a brief meeting at 2 p.m.
Fiesta Cross will offer a
blood drive from 8 am.
Music Club members and their invited guests are welcome.
From Page 1 to 1:30 p.m., Monday,
MARCH 1426
May 15, in the Agave
Room at Beardsley “The Best of Stage and Screen”
Enjoy live music by Mari- Rec Center. Presented by Theatre West
achi Perlas de Jalisco. They are For those who can’t Under the direction of Ellen Strier and Tia Wooley, this de-
ready to make this fiesta unfor- make this event but still want to donate, the Red Cross will be lightful extravaganza will include songs from “Les Miser-
gettable. back in Sun City West two more times this year: Aug. 28 and ables,” “Man of La Mancha,” “Damn Yankees” and many
Nov. 20. Keep an eye out for more information as those dates get others. Tickets are still available and you will not want to miss
There will be a “Taquiza” -
closer in the Rec Centers’ Enews, social media channels and the this delightful performance.
taco party or taco bar in Eng-
lish – and will include three Rec Center News.
The Rec Centers is providing this notice as a community serv- MARCH 21, 1:30 P.M.
types of meats: Theatre West monthly meeting
Al Pastor – Pork Marinated ice. For information about the blood drives, contact Rita Ander-
Theatre West meets on the third Tuesday of each month.
in Chili Sauce son at 480-243-3835 or via email at rita.anderson@redcross.org.
Members and their guests as well as prospective new members
Pollo - Chicken are always welcome. Entertainment after the short business
Asada – Roast Beef
Birria – Marinated Beef Celebrate St. Patty’s Day meeting will be directed by Robert Bubon.
Traditional Mexican drinks Tickets on sale for “Musical Memories”
will be provided. Six choices
of drinks:
with HiFi All Stars Presented by the Westernaires Chorus
Tickets are now available for the April 14-17 concerts di-
Jamaica – Hibiscus Water From Page 1 Patty’s Day celebration in the rected by Janet Hochstatter. The show will feature many pop-
Horchata – White rice, cin- park with HiFi. Bring your own ular and memorable songs, like “As Time Goes By,” “There
namon, water, granulated lawn chair. Food trucks will be is Nothing Like a Dame,” “All That Jazz,” “Music of the
sugar, vanilla and milk! and are on sale at the R.H. John- present. Night,” and “New York, New York.”
Piña - Pineapple son Box Office, 19803 N. R.H. HiFi Allstars is a “Hi” energy
Limón - Lemon Johnson Blvd. or online at band covering multiple genres, EVERY THURSDAY, 6:30 P.M.
Sandia – Watermelon suncitywest.com. Tickets will including rock, pop, funk, coun- Doors open for the movies at 5:30 P.M. No tickets are
There’s your Spanish lesson be available to rec card holders try and rap. They will bring the necessary, but a $3 donation per person is requested. Your
for the day! Don’t forget to for two more weeks before keys, the electric guitar, the donation supports the phenomenal R.H. Johnson Library.
bring your best mariachi som- opening to the public prior to drums, a violin and their phe- This month features “Quigley Down Under,” “Father Stu,”
brero and pool gear! Viva the show. nomenal vocal cords. Come and “30 Seconds Over Tokyo.”
Mexico! Join the Rec Centers for a St. dance the night away!
Tickets to paying events may be purchased at
Suncitywest.com, Important Links on the right side, then
West Valley Wind slates free concert ‘Buy Event Tickets,’ or in person at the R.H. Johnson Box Of-
fice at the main office, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Stardust Theatre
From Page 1 vehicle for musicians to assem- Clark Chaffee and narration by Box Office is only open one hour before each show time.
ble and play music in the com- Ellie Chaffee, the ensemble Hearing Assist Devices are available at all performances.
munity and surrounding areas. members share a common For ticket inquiries call 623-544-6093.
View Food Bank is encour- The band includes a group of bond; the desire to perform and Stardust Box Office hours: open one hour before
aged. Tickets are necessary to approximately 50 volunteer share great music for listeners show time.
attend and will be made avail- musicians who play brass, of all ages.
able on Jan. 31 at the R.H. wind and percussion instru- West Valley Wind Ensemble
Johnson Box Office, 19803 N. ments. West Valley Wind En- has established a strong rela-
R.H. Johnson Blvd. semble had a musical focus tionship and commitment to Stay current with your
West Valley Wind Ensemble carrying on the tradition of the Valley View Food Bank. While community. Be sure to
is no stranger to Sun City West, great American concert band the concert is free, food dona- “Like us” on Facebook.
having been founded more vibe. tions are encouraged to support facebook.com/suncitywest.
than 30 years ago to provide a Under the direction of Mr. the food bank.
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Library extends
checkout periods
The R.H. Johnson Library time. Regular books can have
has heard residents asking for 20 out at a time.
more time with items checked Books on CD time limit will
out, so we are making a few move from two weeks to four
changes on checkout times. weeks and can be renewed
Starting Wednesday, Feb. 1, twice if no holds are placed.
new books will keep their two- New Books on CDs will still
week checkout period but all have the two-week checkout
Rhythm of the Night series
older books will move to a period. You can have up to six
three-week checkout period. Books on CD checked out at
Books can be renewed twice if one time.
no holds have been placed on Puzzles and games will be
closes out season
the book. To renew, go online extended to three-week check-
to catalog.scwlibrary.com and out period and up to five puz-
sign into your account or call zles and five games may be
The Recreation Centers of ’60s are nostalgic to us,” said the library to have staff renew checked out. They can be re-
the Sun City West’s Rhythm of
the Night series will finish the
Rhythm of the Zmeds. “Our parents raised
us on it, and we feel that the
your item. New books are lim-
ited to four copies out at one
newed twice if no holds have
been placed on the items.
2023 season with two shows
featuring The Everly Brother the Night Everly’s contribution is greatly
overlooked, especially by
Experience on Thursday,
March 2. Tickets are $30 per For the last two years the
younger generations. Our aim
is to honor the aesthetics of
Are you renting
person. Zmed Brothers have celebrated their iconic sound and the im-
Show times are 3 and 7 p.m.
at Palm Ridge Rec Center,
the pivotal music and history
of The Everly Brothers legacy
portant role they played pio-
neering the rock n’ roll your property?
13800 W. Deer Valley Road. with enthusiastic crowds all movement, all while having a
For information, call the Box across the US and overseas. little fun telling our own per- Should you decide to rent Owner, must be submitted to
Office at 623-544-6093. “The music of the ’50s and sonal story.” your property and the tenants Member Services.
wish to request an activity 5. One Tenant residing on the
card, here are some require- property must be at least 55
ments you need to be aware of. years of age.
1. All Owners/Associate 6. No one under 19 shall re-
members must be in good side in the residence.
standing. 7. Tenant activity cards are
2. All Owner/Associate non-refundable, non-transfer-
member cards will be sus- able.
pended while there are tenants 8. Tenants without a tenant
on the property with activity activity card residing more
cards. than 30 days are not considered
3. There must be one Owner a guest and must purchase a
Member, Associate Member, Tenant activity card to use the
or Landlord fee paid for each facilities.
tenant on the lease, who will be Owners are responsible to
purchasing an activity card. ensure than any company/per-
Landlord fees are payable in son managing their rental prop-
advance, non transferable and erty is adhering to all policies.
non-refundable and stays on If you have questions, please
the property for one year. call Member Services at 623-
One Owner - One Tenant ac- 544-6100 between 8 a.m. and
tivity card issued unless a sec- 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
ond Owner card (called A Request for Tenant Activ-
Landlord Card) is purchased. ity Card form is available to
This creates two Owner dues download from our website,
paid, and two Tenant activity www.suncitywest.com (Mem-
cards can be purchased. ber Services - Membership
4. An Owner-signed lease, or Forms -Tenant Activity Card
a Request for Tenant Activity Request).
Card form signed by the
Get Connected!
suncitywest.com scwclubs.com scwlibrary.com Other Social Media:
l official Association website l clubs website with links to all 90+ l links to online catalog and digital l Youtube.com/suncitywestaz
l primarily static info: commonly chartered clubs library l facebook.com/suncitywest
used links; hours of operation; ameni l maintained by clubs with help l iPad, Kindle & Nook instructions l twitter.com/rcscw
ties; children’s hours; etc. from a Tech Advisory Group l Friends of the Library movie l instagram.com/suncitywest_az
schedule
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States Clubs
Submit All States Club news by the first day of each month (for the next
month’s Rec Center News) to: michael.melissa@suncitywest.com All
submissions for April are due by March 1. If you do not have a computer,
please drop off your submission in the Membership Office. If you have ques-
tions regarding club submissions, call Michael Melissa at 623-544-6519.
will be held at the Beardsley are available on our website
Rec Center on Saturday, and guests are welcome.
March 4. There are lots of Former Washingtonians
games planned, with prizes, as may join the club to receive
well as pizza. Contact Karen details and future event infor-
to register, 701-460-0495. mation. For questions regard-
The attendee limit is 100 due ing events, contact club
to room size, so register soon. president Daryl McCallum by
Our North Dakota Club pic- email dboomac@gmail.com
nic is set for Saturday, March or by text to 303-250-0102.
25, at Beardsley Park. Famous Membership and event regis-
Dave’s BBQ Restaurant will tration forms are also on our
Nearly 40 members including club President Karen Ferguson (seen in the Idaho shirt), gathered for lunch at
cater, and you have a chance website at: washstclub-
Lou’s Tivoli Gardens Jan. 13. to win some great basket scw.com. Membership is $10
prizes. for residents of Sun City West,
Plans are also being made Sun City Grand, Sun City and
IDAHO call 708-715-7888. Notification deadline: for 2023-24 club activities. Corta Bella.
Idaho State Club members Wednesday, March 4. Have Wear your cowboy hats and
were happy to enjoy their first MONTANA entry fees in by Friday, March boots to our January 2024 WISCONSIN
get together after a Covid-19 The 25th annual Big Sky 6. Please make checks payable western-themed event! We are coming into a busy
induced hiatus. Classic Golf Scramble & So- to Montana Club. We’ll be having another time now with the club with
Anyone who has ties to cial featuring Big Sky golfers Mail entries to: Larry used book exchange in Janu- many events offered. Have
Idaho, even if you have only – men, ladies, guests, friends Brubaker; 15115 W. Sentinel ary so save those books you’ll you paid your 2023 dues by
eaten a potato at some time in – will be Wednesday, March Drive; Sun City West, AZ be reading over the summer. now?
your life, is welcome to join 13, at Briarwood Country 85375 If you have ties to the Dako- We have a few Arizona
this friendly group. Members Club, 20800 N. 139th Ave. With questions please call tas, consider joining our club. Broadway Theatre tickets left
come from all over the West Shotgun start will be at 1 p.m. Larry at 952-451-7816 or We always welcome new for Thursday, March 23. Call
Valley. Membership dues for Cost is $100 per golfer. email at lbrubaker3@cox.net. members! Lee at 623-544-9757.
2023 have been waived. Club Entry includes: 18 holes of Not a Montana Club mem- Contact Carol at 701-527- Our tour of Luke Air Force
notifications are sent via golf, golf cart, dinner, free ber? No matter, come and join 5827, Karen at 701-460-0495 Base on Monday, March 27, is
email. To sign-up for informa- range balls, door prizes, sou- us! You don’t have to be a or Bonnie at 701-880-1200 for sold out but we do have a
tion email the club at: venirs, great fun and fast play. golfer - Please join us for din- more information on member- waiting list. Call Paul 623-
IdahoClubNotes@gmail.com. PGA head golf professional ner ($25) at 6 p.m. ship and events. 546-8297.
Future events include: break- Andy Fellows promises to Our traditional golf shamble
fasts, Great Lawn concerts in make our tournament a fun NEBRASKA PENNSYLVANIA will be on March 30. Call Paul
the spring, attending a Broad- and entertaining experience, The Nebraska Club of the The Pennsylvania Club 623-546-8297 if interested.
way-style review at the Sun- complete with a buffet-style Sun Cities will have our an- meets for events and activities Please note: Our monthly
flower Playhouse, a picnic and Mexican fiesta dinner (salad, nual Spring outing this year on every month, September breakfast at Tivoli’s has been
mini-golf tournament. tacos, enchilada casserole, Saturday, March 11. On that through May. If you or your changed to the second
beef burritos, refried beans, date, plan on joining the Ne- spouse have a connection with Wednesday of each month at 9
ILLINOIS Spanish rice, cinnamon chur- braska Club for a Lake Pleas- Pennsylvania, please consider a.m. A ticket drawing for a
The Illinois Club of Sun ros and ice cream bar in the ant Sunset Dinner Cruise, joining our club. Our activities $15 amount towards your
City West is continuing our clubhouse. which will feature a barbecue are fun, well attended with breakfast will be given out if
monthly breakfast get-togeth- To make it more inviting for buffet catered by Dillons. We friendly folks! The club at- the member is wearing their
ers in 2023. Our next break- all levels of play, a modified are also planning an outing to tended the Driffter's concert at Wisconsin badge. Visit our
fast is 8:30 a.m. March 11 at Stableford scoring will be em- see the Kansas City Royals at the Vista in Surprise in Janu- website to make reservations
the Royal Café. ployed. Competition will Surprise in March and an an- ary. Lot's more coming in wiclubscw.wordpress.com.
The club also has plans to likely include mixed, men’s, nual Spring Picnic in April. 2023, including a trip to Organ Make them the Friday before
visit the Dwarf Car Museum and women’s groups. Ladies All persons with a connection Stop Pizza in March and much the breakfast on Wednesday,
on March 21. tee boxes are moved forward to Nebraska are welcome to more for this spring. Our March 8. Call Pat at 623-546-
On Jan. 24, club members for this event. join our group and for more yearly dues are $10 per each 0853.
and their guests enjoyed a If you know someone with detailed information about member. For more informa- Our last event before the
Bingo/Pizza party. whom you want to play, please these events check out our tion contact Darlene Riffle at summer will be the all-you-
The only membership re- note your preferences on the website at nebraskaclubsunci- 623-875-0295 or dar- care-to-consume pizza party
quirement is that you or your entry. Invite your Montana ties.org or call/text Jim at 703- lene811@cox.net. on April 18. See our website
significant other have lived in friends. Special prizes for both 795-3225. for more information.
Illinois at some point. Mem- men and women include: Anyone in the Sun City
WASHINGTON
bership is open to all the Sun straightest drive; closest to pin NORTH DAKOTA Grand, Corta Bella, Sun City
Join the Washington State
City communities as well as on a par 3 plus on second shot The North Dakota Club took West, or Sun City is invited to
club for a baseball game be-
residents of El Mirage, Sur- on a par 4; longest putt; short- a trip to the Barleen’s Dinner join our great friendly social
tween the Seattle Mariners
prise and all surrounding com- est drive; and most balls lost. Show in Apache Junction in club. Our website is wiclub-
and Kansas City Royals on
munities. To join our fun club Mulligans cost $3 each or five February. It was a fun time scw.wordpress.com.
March 14. We receive a group
and meet a lot of former Illi- for $10, limit of five mulli- and a great show. discount and will receive
nois residents, contact Judy at gans per team and no more We have two events planned recognition on the reader
Judyserdiuk@gmail.com or than two mulligans per golfer. for March. Our game night board. All above registrationsMarch 2023 www.suncitywest.com Recreation Centers of Sun City West 623-544-6000 Page 11
Community News
Desert Garden Club plants with a purpose SCW Posse
How did these prickly desert
plants and their lovers make a
direction of the club since be-
coming a 501(c)3 non-profit or- logs calls,
difference in your community? ganization in 2002. He said “The
The Desert Garden Club
proudly presented the Sun City
new charitable focus of our or-
ganization, where we can help
miles driven
West Foundation’s Helping
Hands division with a $1,000
our local charities, has given us
a whole new purpose for our for 2022
check on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at club.” Along with the $1,000 do-
their monthly membership meet- nation to the Foundation, the The Sun
ing. Desert Garden Club also do- City West
Thanks to their Xerophile nated $1,000 to SCW Prides, an- P o s s e
(cactus lover) members and their other organization that SCW tracked its
January plant sale, they were Foundation supports. activity for
able to raise a substantial dona- Along with Helping Hands, last year.
tion. Thank you also to all those the SCW Foundation provides • Posse
shoppers who supported the sale support to several local service cars drove
and brought home their own organizations, visit scwfounda- 224,723 miles patrolling and
The Desert Garden Club is a 501(c)3 organization. Thus, the money answering calls for service.
succulent little friends! tion.org for the full list. To learn made from plant sales after expenses are used to donate to area
The check was presented to more about the SCW Founda- 501(c)3 charities. At the January Membership Meeting, donations were • Posse members answered
Richard Livengood, president of tion, to make a donation or to made to the Sun City West PRIDES and to Helping Hands, a division of 11,385 phone calls.
the Foundation, by David Wie- volunteer, please reach visit the the Sun City West Foundation. From left to right: Carol Berka, Desert • Posse members removed
gand, and you can see from the Foundation office at 14465 R.H. Garden Club; Gary Schroeder, PRIDES; Deb Quinn, Helping Hands 346 traffic hazards from Sun
pictures – it was a big check! Johnson Blvd. or call us at 623- manger; Richard Livengood, Sun City West Foundation president; and City West streets.
Patti Rowan, Foundation executive director.
Dave is very excited about the 584-6851. • There were 381 welfare
check calls on residents.
Brewing up donations Sun City West • 199 Posse cars and mem-
bers worked traffic accidents.
• Evening Posse members
Meals on Wheels found 2,907 open garage doors.
• Vacation Watch members
performed 10,132 home
seeks volunteers checks.
• 4,737 Residents stopped by
The Sun City West Meals on Wheels organization is in need of the Posse building.
office personnel. All told, the Posse had
People interested in volunteering for a scheduling position 27,825 “calls for service or
would be asked to work one morning per week, Monday through Community Assistance” in
Friday. If you are interested in volunteering in the office of our 2022, which averages 76 per
organization, please call June at 623-748-3850. We are really in day. These activities are per-
need of help. formed by a dedicated all vol-
unteer group.
***
RHJ Library offers Recently residents and busi-
nesses alike have left their
one-on-one tech help
On Jan. 18, the Zymurgy Club held a great event, The Amazing Dueling doors unlocked when no one is
Pianos, in hope of raising money for charities in Sun City West. The in the building or a parked car.
event was a huge success, and this picture is the first donation, pre- This is an open invitation for
sented to the SCW PRIDES, on Jan. 21 in the Del Webb Room at the Do you have a new
Sun City West Foundation. The 2023 Zymurgy Club Board of Directors
problems. Be safe - lock your
presented a $3,000 check to at their monthly breakfast. Pictured from
phone or tablet? door, including your car doors.
left to right: Judy Penman, secretary; Gary Schroer, PRIDES president, Did you know the li- Leave your front porch light off
Jackie Ryg, Zymurgy president; Susan Morgeau, member at large; brary has volunteers during the day. Keep your
Cathy Haas, treasurer; Cathy Corr, vice president. and staff available to garage door closed. Don’t put
help you one-on-one mail with checks in the enve-
with your devices? lope in your mailbox with the
They can help you flag up.
learn how to use An- Sun City West is a safe com-
droid and Apple de- munity with few problems. We
vices. Volunteers are all need to continue keeping it
also available for help in Microsoft Excel and Word. One-on- safe by following good prac-
ones are by appointment, call the Data Resource Center at 623- tices.
544-6644 to schedule. To see crime statistics in
SCW go on the internet to “lex-
Memo's Bistro isnexis.com” or search for
“community crime map” which
will bring you to lexisnexis.
On Friday, Jan. 27, the Zymurgy Club donated $3,000 to the SCW Com- Stop by Memo's Bistro, located in the Sports Pavilion, and For emergencies always call
munity Fund. J.R. Reese from the Community Fund was there to receive enjoy some delicious food! 911. Posse phone 623-584-
this check. From left to right: Judy Penman, Zymurgy Club secretary; • Saturday through Tuesday - 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5808. We answer from 5:30
J.R. Reese; Jackie Ryg, club president; Cathy Corr, club vice president; • Wednesday through Friday - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
and Cathy Haas, club treasurer. a.m.to 11 p.m.You can also read
