The HAPPENINGS

The HAPPENINGS is the

Seasonal Newsletter of

Casa Grande, AZ 85122

www.palmcreekgolf.com

(520) 421-7000

Beautiful Sedona by Janice Steeves

Summer 2019

TIME TO UNWIND!

Summer means time for family and fun. Whether you are heading to the ocean

or to the mountains, relish your time with family in nature. Don’t be afraid to

share your “ooh’s and aah’s” with the little ones. Let them learn to marvel at

nature’s beauty.

As John Muir would say, go climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. It

will cleanse your spirit!

I hope you enjoy your summer. Rest, Relax, Breathe.

We will be busy preparing for your return in the fall. See you then!

—Kevin

Kevin Flynn

General Manager

Our Sponsor:

Sunday, May 5th

Ballroom

Lunch at 11:30am

Menu:

Enchilada & Mini-Taco Rice & Beans

Chips & Salsa Agua Fresca Drinks

Just $6.00

Purchase your tickets in Activities now or at

Guest Services after April 12th.

Live

Mariachi

Music

OPEN DURING SUMMER

Starting April 15th, Guest Services Hours will be:

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

Closed Saturday and Sunday

Before you leave for the summer, we recommend you pick up a copy of the brochure entitled “Preparing Your Home or RV for the Arizona Summer,” located at the Concierge Desk. You will find many useful hints for preparing your property to withstand the ravages of the summer sun, heat and monsoons.

SUMMER HOURS

The Mail Room will be moving to summer hours on Monday, April 15th. Our hours will be:

Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 2:00pm

Closed Saturday and Sunday

Please be sure to come in and close your mail box before you leave.

The North Gate hours will change effective April 15th.

It will be open from 8:00am to 4pm, seven days a week.

The Bistro will close for the season at the end of the day

on April 11th. The Sports Grill has closed for the season.

Our Pro Shop and Boutique will be closed for the season starting April 15th. Residents can use

the golf course free of charge through the end of October. Guests will need to pay $10 for 9

holes or $14 for 18 holes. Pay at the Front Gate.

Event Manager Marion Nelson presents the proceeds of our January Spaghetti Feed to the Casa Grande Fire Department to benefit

their Honor Guard.

ASHLEY DELGADO

ACTIVITIES MANAGER

OUR SUMMER SEASON IS HERE!

As our winter season winds down, I am focusing on bringing our year-round residents some exciting

activities during the summer. We will start out with a Cinco de Mayo celebration on Sunday, May

5th. The Ballroom will come alive to some great Mariachi Music while our residents enjoy tasty

Mexican Food from Jalapenos in Florence. Tickets are just $6pp and may be purchased from

Activities until April 12th, and from Guest Services until the end of April. Don’t miss out on this

event! See page 3 for details.

We will be holding a monthly Coffee and Donuts during the summer at 8:00am in the Ballroom. The

schedule is as follows:

Monday, May 13th

Monday, June 10th

Monday, July 8th

Monday, Aug 12th

Monday, Sept 9th

Palm Creek has organized three Gila River casino bus trips for you:

Thursday, May 23rd

Thursday, June 13th

Friday, July 12th

Mid-summer, on Wednesday, July17th, we will holding an Ice Cream Social. We all need a cold

summer treat, right?

Amazing Dental will be sponsoring free movies at Harkins this summer. Mark your calendar for

the following dates:

Thursday, May 30th

Thursday, June 27th

Thursday, August 29th

Thursday, September 26th

In addition to these activities, we will be holding a Bus Trip to the Amazon Fulfillment Center on

August 9th, a Paint Nite on August 14th and I am working on an end of summer party. Watch for

more details on all of these events.

Let’s have a good summer!

—Ashley

It’s time to resume Tapas Tuesday, the weekly resident-sponsored appetizer social hour! Our first

Tapas Tuesday will be Tuesday, April 16th! Put together a small appetizer plate (tapas) and grab

your spouse, neighbor or friend and head over to the SanTan Room at 4:00pm. We will be sharing

lots of information on our exciting summer plans and then indulging in some scrumptious food.

We’ll be done by 6:00pm so that you have plenty of time for evening activities. The social hour is

open to everyone at the resort. See you there!

Starts

April 16th

Water Volleyball

This is where the action is during the summer! Come on out to the Sport Complex Pool any

day of the week at 2:00pm for water volleyball. No experience is necessary! This is a social

game where we volley the ball back and forth and revel in our successes! As the summer

grows hotter, we will adjust our start time. Watch NextDoor for the latest information.

Pottery Studio

Pottery will close from April 19th thru May 5th. On Monday, May 6th, it will open for the

summer. Pottery will be open from 9:00am to 1:00pm on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday

mornings. We will have a monitor on duty to assist you in creating those masterpieces. Stop by

for an orientation and more information.

Texas Holdem

Palm Creek’s Poker Club will continue to hold tournaments through the summer

based on interest. All games will be held in the Adobe Room. Texas Holdem

games are on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays at 6:30pm. Ladies Poker will be

held on Tuesday, April 9th and April 23th, at 6:30pm. Omaha Hi/Lo is played on Saturdays at 1:00pm.

Free Golf

During our summer season, starting April 15th, the golf course will remain open to our

residents who can play free of charge. The cost for guests outside the resort will be $10

for 9 holes and $14 for 18 holes. Guests will need to pay at the Front Gate. There is no

organized play so you will have to be self-regulating on the course. Please be courteous to

everyone—if you are lagging behind, allow others to play through and have fun!

Learn Paper Quilling

Date/Time/Place: April 8th from 10:00am - Noon in the Saguaro Room

Cost: $10/person; Materials: provided; Number of participants: 15; Instructor: Erin

Newman

Curious about paper quilling and how to roll paper? Come join us for a morning of

curling, coiling and rolling! Paper quilling or paper filigree is an ancient art form that

involves using strips of paper which are rolled, shaped and glued together to create

detailed, decorative designs. The paper strip is wound around a quilling/slotted tool,

creating a coil. The coil is removed from the tool and glued at the end. Then by pinching

the ends of the coil, the artist begins to create a variety of shapes which are endless in creativity. You’ll learn the

basics of quilling using strips of paper, quilling tools (a variety of them) and glue. You’ll learn how to hold the tools

and twirl paper (to your hearts content.) The materials (paper strips, quilling tools and glue) will be provided. Each

participant will create their own paper quilled piece to take home. To register: Sign up by April 3rd in Activities.

Paint with Becki

Becki Andrews will be conducting a Paint & Sip class on Wednesday, April 17th at 2:00pm in the

SanTan Room. Grab a friend or two and your favorite beverages and come on over for this fun

afternoon. Bring an old plastic card like one you’d get at a casino or an old credit card. All other

materials are provided. Cost is $20 pp. Class size is limited to 20. Sign up in Activities by April 12th.

Women’s Billiards

Come shoot some pool with us! We meet every Tuesday and Friday at 12:30pm in the Billiards

Room. If you are new to the games, come and we will teach you how to play. Plan on making

friends and laughing...a lot!

Water Aerobics

Why not start your day in the pool? Join Linda for Water Aerobics at the North Pool Monday

thru Saturday at 8:30am or 9:30am. No experience is necessary and beginners are always

welcome! Linda’s instruction starts out with some warm up exercises, progresses to toning and ends with stretches

during the cool-down period. Each session lasts approximately 45 minutes.

Woodshop

The Woodshop will remain open 8:00am until Noon through mid-April. If monitors are

available, these hours may be extended. After mid-April, the Woodshop will be open only on

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00am until Noon. Questions can be directed to Dave Hebert at

(971) 235-5093.

Sewing Room

In April the Sewing Room will remain open 7 days a week, from 9:00am to 4:00pm and 6:00

to 9:00pm. These days and hours will depend on the availability of monitors. During the

summer, May through September, the Sewing Room should be open Monday thru Thursday

(or Friday) from 9:00am until 4:00pm. For current information, check the board at the South

end of the building or the door to the Sewing Room. Information will also be posted in

NextDoor. If you have questions, feel free to call the Sewing Room at (520) 464-6301.

Glass Studio

Our glass artists will have the opportunity to work on projects through mid-April, as long as

monitors are available. Check the bulletin board at the studio doors for current days and

hours. Gym Flader plan to keep the studio open this summer Tuesday through Saturday,

8:00am until Noon. Once again, days and hours will depend on the availability of monitors.

Open Games

The Adobe Room is open for table games each afternoon. At 12:30pm you will find all sorts

of games being played—Dominoes, Hand and Foot, Swoop, Samba, etc. Just find yourself a

table and enjoy the afternoon with your neighbors!

Mahjong

Come join us for Mahjong each Tuesday at 12:30pm, Thursdays 6:30pm and Fridays at 12:30pm. Check the Sonora

Rooms for game location. We hope to continue this schedule all summer long!

Pegs & Jokers

Pegs and Jokers can be a great game of strategy and team play. We welcome beginners and newcomers who want to

learn the game. Come alone or bring a friend. We'll try to accommodate all players. We'll continue to teach lessons

on Thursday morning at 9:30am in the Adobe Room through April.

Singles Social Club

Some social events for singles will be planned for the summer. Watch NextDoor for

announcements of events. Coffee and donuts will start again on October 21st in the Sonora

North Room. Newly elected officers for the Singles Club are Valerie Brechtbill as President

and Jordan Taillon as Vice President. Dan Hokens will continue as Treasurer. Dave and Flo

want to thank the club for their support and cooperation during their two year term. For

any questions, contact Valerie at 503-282-0034 or Jordan at 406-235-0148

Bingo

You have one more night of Bingo this season. It will be held on Monday, April 1st. Doors

open at 5:30pm, card sales at 6:00pm and Bingo starts at 7:00pm in the Ballroom. Your name

badge is required. Bring your daubers, snacks, beverages and get ready to yell BINGO!

Card Bingo

Here’s a new twist to an old game! We start playing Card Bingo every Saturday starting

April 2th at 6:30pm in the Adobe Room. Bring four nickels, four dimes, four quarters and

one dollar bill and get ready for a fun time! And BYOB!

Pickleball

While some activities come to a halt during the summer, pickleball continues to be played on our

courts. Self-organized play occurs most mornings in April, with action starting at 9:00am (be at courts

by 8:40am). Intercommunity play, which allows pickleball players from outside the resort to play in

organized round robins, will start May 1st at 7:30am. Start times will be adjusted according to the

weather during the summer. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays play is at Robson Ranch; on Tuesdays, Thursdays

and Saturdays play is at Palm Creek. Keep an eye on NextDoor for details.

12/31/19

THANK YOU!

The Sales Team would like to thank everyone who has purchased a home this season! We

hope that you enjoy your property here at Palm Creek.

The Sales Office is open all summer. You do not need to be here to complete a NEW or

RESALE home purchase. We can handle all the arrangements over the phone and fax.

If you are planning on traveling to Palm Creek during the summer months and purchase a

NEW home, you will receive up to $1,500.00 for your traveling expenses. Please see the ad

on page 11.

April is a great time to pick a site and have a new home built. Your home will be

completed by October or November when you return.

Enjoy your summer!

—Nancy

Nancy Paupst

Sales Manager

Office Hours thru April 14th:

Monday – Friday

9:00am—5:00pm

Saturday and Sunday

11:00am—4:00pm

Effective April 15th, weekends

by appointment only.

Office Hours Starting May 1st:

Monday – Friday

8:00am—4:00pm

Weekends by appointment

only.

Palm Creek Community Chapel

In the Ballroom

Non-denominational church service Sundays at 9:00am

Last service of season on April 14th

In the SanTan Room

Chapel Choir rehearsal Sundays through April 14th at 8:00am

For further information contact: Pastor Debbie Killian at (907) 799-9776

or bdkillian@hotmail.com

Pastor Debbie Killian

Activities (520) 371-5840

Ad Corner (520) 371-5846

Bistro (520) 371-5866

Gate House (520) 371-5860

Golf and Gifts (520) 371-5870

Golf Starter (520) 371-5873

Happenings (520) 371-5843

Housekeeping (520) 371-5857

Kitchen (520) 371-5874

Mail Room (520) 371-5848

Maintenance (520) 371-5863

Rental Office (520) 371-5833

Sales (520) 371-5850

Special Events (520) 371-5845

Sports Grill (520) 371-5867

Palm Creek Telephone Numbers Guest Service (520) 421-7000

1110 North Henness Road, Casa Grande, Arizona 85122

www.palmcreekgolf.com

Sewing Room (520) 464-6301

Woodshop (520) 510-5138

Clubs