may scf news 2014
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NewsSun City Festival Community Association
Contact Information 26501 West Desert Vista Boulevard, Buckeye, Arizona 85396 May 2014
Saturday, June 21: • Summer Kickoff
Ice Cream Social
Saturday, June 27: • Dinner & A Movie,
“August Osage County”
Monday, June 30: • Movie Matinee,
“August Osage County”
JULYThursday, July 3:
• Star Spangled Independence Day Celebration
Friday, July 18: • Not-So-Newlywed Game
SAVE THE DATE
Sun City Festival Community AssociationNews
Dining Hours: Sun. 8 am - 7 pm, Mon. & Tue. 11 am - 7 pm, Wed. thru Sat. 11 am - 8 pm
Happy Hour: Mon. thru Fri. 3 pm - 6 pm
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Like Mindslive entertainmentMay 17
4:00 - 6:00 pm
BOOMERANGlive entertainment
May 11 from 10 am - 2 pm
Presented by Pat-Mark Productions
May 284:00 - 6:00 pm
KARAOKE
Mother’s Day Buffet
May 214:00 - 6:00 pm
Reservations Required - Please Call 928-252-6445 Ext 209
Starters: Mixed Citrus Salad, Classic Caesar Salad, Fresh Fruit Salad, Cheese DisplayBreakfast: Made to Order Fried Eggs, Omelets, Scrambles, Bacon & Sausage
Meats: Cajun Seafood, Mesquite Grilled Tri-Tip, Mediterranean ChickenSides: Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Vegetable Roast
Sweets: Assorted Mini pastries, Pies, Tartlets
Horse Race / Shootout Thursday, May 8 & May 22 at 5:00 PMCost: $5 per person
This event is a great time! It’s almost full contact golf as your competitors egg you on, sometimes in your back-swing.
Two-person teams alternate their shots while the high-scoring teams are eliminated on each hole until there are only three teams left. Out of those three teams, we will award a “Win” (1st Place), “Place” (2nd Place), and a “Show” (3rd Place). Serious golfers should leave their sensitive side at home for this event; we like to have fun!
Peg ‘N KegMonday, May 12 at 4:00 PMOnly $5 per person
This putting contest is a favorite among our residents. Test your putting skills on our ever changing 9-hole course and quench your thirst by sharing a keg of beer.
Memorial Day Tournament Monday, May 26 at 8:00 am Shotgun
Individual stroke play competition. Prizes for Men’s and Women’s Divisions. Price: Includes Green Fee, Prize Entry, Lunch, Tax $35 - Indigo Pass $55 - SCF Resident $65 - GuestSign up in the Golf Shop.
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May 5 Cinco De Mayo Happy Hour 4-6 pm Sage Center Pool & Patio
May 8 Buckeye Bookmobile 9 am - Noon Sage Center Prkg Lot AXA Advisors Financial Seminar 10 am Sable Room
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Day Trip 9 am Bus Departs Sage Center 4 pm Bus Departs Casino
May 13 Heat Shield Energy Seminar 11 am Celebration Hall West
May 15 Sun Valley Solar Seminar 10 am Sable Room
May 18 & 19 Movie Matinees, “Saving Mr. Banks” 1 pm Celebration Hall
May 21 Preparing for the Unexpected, Edward Jones Financial Seminar 10 am Sable Room
May 22 Buckeye Bookmobile 9 am - Noon Sage Center Prkg Lot
May 23 Sun Wize Home Solar Seminar 11 am Sable Room
May 28 - 29 Ft. McDowell Casino - Overnight Trip 10 am Bus Departs Sage Center 12:30 pm Bus Departs Casino on the 29th
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June 4 Stargazing Adventure (Rescheduled) 7:30 pm Celebration Hall
June 7 Breakfast BINGO 9:30 am Celebration Hall
May Events & Seminars
TRIPS & SHOWS
May 3 All Balanchine Ballet7-8 Grand Canyon & Little America - Overnight Trip 9 Chihuly Exhibit at Desert Botanical Gardens 31 Miracle Worker - Performance at Hale Theatre
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June 2-3 Historic Winslow & Flagstaff - Overnight Trip 8 Porgy & Bess - Performance at ASU Gammage 12 Verde Valley Wine Tasting & Tour 28 Flagstaff Folk Festival
Maricopa County Adopt A Highway Programs Welcome New Volunteer Groups From Sun City Festival
The Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) welcomed the Sun City Festival Pickleball Club and the Sun City Festival Tennis Club into the Adopt A Highway Program in February 2014. The two volunteer groups brought more than their enthusiasm and love for their community to their first clean ups along a four-mile stretch of Sun Valley Parkway in northwest Maricopa County. The Sun City Festival clubs’ 65 volunteers broke MCDOT’s roadway clean-up record by collecting more than 500 bags of trash, 150 tires, three televisions, several lawn chairs and even one half of a hot tub!
The Sun City Festival Citizens On Patrol also helped out by providing a vehicle with flashing lights on clean-up day to alert passing motorists to the presence of volunteers along the roadside.
MCDOT launched its Adopt a Highway program with the first volunteer group in 1990. The Sun City Festival groups now rank among more than 130 groups par-ticipating in this county program.
Adopt a Highway Volunteer groups choose a date twice a year to clean up their “adopted” section of County roadway and MCDOT installs roadside signage that features the adopting group’s name. On scheduled cleanup days, MCDOT provides temporary traffic signage, trash bags, safety information, safety glasses, gloves, and vests. Volunteers have the option to leave filled trash bags along the side of the road or have them picked up.
For more information, contact Alva Tovar, Adopt A Highway Program Coordinator at (602) 506-4068, email [email protected], or visit the program website http://www.mcdot.maricopa.gov/adopt/
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Genealogy ClubLearn the “what, where and how” of genealogy. We share techniques, methods, resources, and facilities used in genealogy research. Meetings are 2nd Wed, Oct - May at 3pm.Contact:David Komassa 928-252-3400
Glass Arts ClubMembers create traditional stained glass & warm glass through workshops, demonstrations, self-exploration & shared expertise. Glass Studio is open M-Sat 7am-7pm; Sun 1pm-7pm. Contact:Barbara [email protected]
Golf Chartered ClubWe are always accepting applications for new members! Women’s Group play every Mon, Tue, & Fri. Men’s Group play is every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday.Contact: Ken Erdmann Men’s Golf Group, 928-252-3357 or Sharon Basse Women’s Golf Group, 928-252-3430
Pickleball ClubWe are dedicated to the promotion of Pickleball and encourage everyone to come out and join us in the fun! Open play daily. See our website for further information at www.scfpickleballclub.comContact: Jim Werner928-252-3618
Barrel BuddiesWe hold wine tasting group events in our members’ homes (twice per month), at outside venues, or joint events with other wine clubs. Contact:Rich Sackett480-809-5848
The Players ClubWe offer 21 morning, afternoon, and evening session of your favorite card & board games. Merely attend any one of your choice to join.Contact:Marge Pergola928-252-6272
Pottery & Ceramics ClubStop by our fabulous studio and check out our Pottery and Ceramic projects created by our talented members. Please contact us if you are interested in joining.Contact: Linda [email protected]
The Lady PuttersCome and enjoy the camaraderie of friends while enhancing and developing your putting skills. We play on Mondays and Wednesdays at 12:30pm and Thursdays at 9:30am. Please join us.Contact: Sandi Lee 480-612-3151 or Becky Boger 989-763-2924
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Mystery RidersWe are a group of motorcyle enthusiasts who ride on Thursdays and at least two Saturdays or Sundays per month throughout Arizona. We have all makes and models in our group. Contact:Tom Dudley608-628-4272
Digital Photo ClubWe offer photographic opportunities for all experience levels.Monthly meetings are the 1st Thurs 6:30-8pm. We offer many workshops and presentations. Join us for fun.Contact: Chuck Roderique928-252-2497
Don’t Worry, Bead Happy Join us if you are interested in beading jewelry and other related beading projects. Beginners and advanced crafters welcome. All Saturday bead classes cancelled until September.Contact:Marlene Silver 623-249-5917
Sun City Festival offers a spectacular variety of activities for all residents, including an assortment of Chartered Clubs ranging from hobbies and various arts and crafts groups to sports, food, and social groups.
Browse the listings and join any of the 30 clubs that interest you. You may find many new opportunities and even make some new friends in the process.
Learn more about these clubs, go to the community website at www.Our-SunCityFestival.net under Clubs and Interest Groups. Take advantage of joining online and viewing club pictures, calendars, and event information.
Festival RV ClubJoin us to learn more about RVing and find ways to enhance the RV life you love. We bring together those who wish to travel and who enjoy the recreational vehicle lifestyle. Contact: Bill Hallock936-239-7423
Social Dance ClubMembers learn social and line dances in a fun environment. Couples dance lessons taught 2-3 times per year Mon. 6:30 pm. Registration is required. Beginner Line Dance Lessons Thurs 10:30 am; Intermedate Line Dance Lessons 11:15am.Contact: Ellie Brachfeld732-616-4667
Festival Bytes Computer ClubWe are growing by leaps and bounds. General meetings are held the third Thursday each month at 3pm and are open to all SCF residents. Our Special Interest Groups meet the 2nd Tues. and Thurs. and open only to paid club members. Contact:Carolyn [email protected] orfestivalbytes.com
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Gourmet ClubEnthusiastic foodies who enjoy cooking then enjoy a 4-course meal at SCF in a private home. Great way to meet people & try a set menu. Come as a guest (if room, call Linda 252-3555), or join the Club anytime. Dinners are once a month, usually on the 3rd Sun. Attend demo’s and group events also.Contact: Vel Moss 251-422-2078 or see the Club notebook for details.
Fine Arts ClubCreatively Making a Difference. Come join us. Classes are offered Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays - October thru April. Beginners thru advanced artists are welcome.Contact:Pat Bolhous 309-945-3831
Hiking ClubWe offer many exciting hiking trips all over the region and meet once a month to review previous & upcoming trips. We offer all levels of hiking to suite your experience.Contact:Patrick Smith 928-252-6018
Woodcrafters ClubThe Club encourages all facets of woodworking and welcome residents of any skill level. Woodcarving Class is every Wednesday at 8 am in the shop. The new Ring Machine is operating & offers a simple way to make bowls. Our general meeting is every 3rd Friday of the month.Contact: Dave [email protected]
The Softball ClubFestival men & women of all skill levels are invited to play slow-pitch softball! Never too late to join a team and have fun.Contact: Gary Petullo 623-252-6919, [email protected]
Chartered clubs
Tennis ClubWe offer opportunities for all levels of play. Mixed Doubles Drop-in sessions are on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:00 am. Check the court bulletin board and tennis web page for other sessions and times.Contact: Dan Walton928-252-3990
Festival Car ClubA mixture of Muscle, Vintage and Sports Car enthusiasts dedicated to having fun. We sponsor monthly outings, events and road trips.Contact: Perry Burrell928-252-2097 or Chuck Roderique 928-252-2497
Desert HarmonyDesert Harmony thanks you for your support in attending their concerts. If you are interested in participating upcoming events, contact us to join this fun club.Contact: Pat Kubler 623-521-9687 or [email protected]
Canadian/American Friendship ClubWe bring Americans and Canadians together for fun and friendship. We plan various activities, trips, and more.Contact:Terry Barnard 928-232-0262 or Chuck Smith 928-252-6976
Knit One & Crochet TooJoin us if you knit, crochet or would like to learn. Weekly gatherings are Mondays at 9 am and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 pm. Drop in to participate anytime. Contact:Nancy Sandford 716-909-1712
The Quilting BeesWe enjoy getting together for quilting projects. Contact us for more information or to join the Quilting Bees.Contact:Patti Parr928-252-3215Jane Lyon214-551-8314
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Crafty ScrappersJoin us in preserving your memories digitally or with traditional scrapbooking. Wed 9am - 2pm; 2nd Saturday each month.Contact:Dar [email protected]
The Brew CrewWe have hosted many successful events with a variety of beers and conversation. Contact us for information on upcoming events.Contact:Milt Levy 928-252-6952 or Bob King623-293-0892
Festival Association of Beauties (FAB’s)We promote social interaction among women at Sun City Festival and meet for lunch every Friday, at 11:30 am, at the Indigo Grille. FAB’s is open to all residents of Sun City Festival. Contact: Karen Gierman928-252-4932
Paper Crafts & MoreCreate beautiful cards & other paper projects. All skill levels are welcome. Join us Tuesdays at 9:30 am - noon. Wednesday evening classes resume on Oct. 15. Contact: Sharon Ziede 928-252-6059
We offer all types of pet information to pet owners. We are suspending our meetings until fall as the summers are too warm for our pets. Contact: Kathi Landis 503-580-6069
Paws & Claws Pet Club
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Hours of Operation:Monday - Tuesday 11 am - 7 pmWednesday - Saturday 11 am - 8 pm
Happy Hour: Mon - Fri 3 pm - 6 pm
Sunday Breakfast: 8 am - 12 pmSunday All Day Menu: 12 pm - 7 pm
Pizza Mondays: All Day 11 am - 7 pm Latin Tuesdays: All Day 11 am - 7 pm
Wednesdays, Asian Night: 4 pm - 8 pm Thursdays, Italian Night: 4 pm - 8 pm
Fridays, Fish/Seafood: 4 pm - 8 pm
Saturdays, Prime Rib Night: 4 pm - 8 pm
Chartered Club Activities
Pickleball 8:00amLadies Doubles Tennis 8:00am
Fine Arts 8:30amMah Jongg 9:00am
Knit One & Crochet Too 9:00amPickleball Women’s Rotational Play 12:00pm
Dealer’s Choice Poker 12:30pmChess 12:30pm
Lady Putters 12:30pmScrabble 12:30pm
Pickleball Women’s Ladders 2:00pmWoodcrafters 5:30pm
Desert Harmony Rehearsal 6:00pmEuchre 6:30pm
Social Dance - Ballroom Lessons 6:30pmPickleball 7:00pm
Pickleball 8:00amMixed Doubles Drop-In Tennis 8:00am
Players Club -Play Anything 9:00amPaper Crafts & More 9:30am
Digital Photo Club 10:00amPickleball Men’s Ladders 12:00pm
Contract Bridge 1:00pmWater Volleyball 1:00pm
Knit One & Crochet Too 1:00pmTx Hold Em Poker Trn (1st & 3rd Tue) 5:30pm
Omaha Poker (2nd,4th,5th Tue) 5:30amPonytail Canasta 6:30pm
Pickleball 7:00pm
Wood Carving Class 8:00amPickleball 8:00am
Men’s Doubles Tennis 8:00amFine Arts 8:30am
Crafty Scrappers 9:00amPlayers Club -Open Play 9:00am
Mah Jongg Marathon (2nd) 9am-4:00pmMah Jongg 12:30pm
Texas Hold’Em Poker 12:30pmLady Putters 12:30pm
Don’t Worry Bead Happy 2:00pmPaws & Claws (1st Wed) 5:30pm
Paper Crafts & More 6:00pmSingle Deck Pinochle 6:30pm
Pickleball 7:00pm
Pickleball 8:00amMixed Doubles Drop-in Tennis 8:00am
Fine Arts 9:00amBeginner Bridge/Mah Jongg 9:00am
Lady Putters 9:30amLine Dancing Beginner Lessons 10:30am
Line Dancing Intermediate Lessons 11:15amDuplicate Bridge 12:00pm
Pickleball Women’s Rotational Play 12:00pmWater Volleyball 1:00pm
Knit One & Crochet Too 1:00pmDealer’s Choice Poker 5:00pm
Table Tennis 6:00pmDigital Photo Club 6:30pmPartners Pinochle 6:30pm
Pickleball 8:00amContract Bridge 9:00am
Quilting Bees 9:00amFAB’s Luncheon 11:30am
Mah Jongg 12:30pmBunco 6:30pm
Mixed Doubles 3.0/3.5 Tennis 8:00amPickleball 8:00am
Texas Hold’Em 12:30pmCouples Contract Bridge 6:30pm
Quilting Bees 9:00amMah Jongg 1:00pmBocce Ball 2:00pm
Table Tennis 3:00pmMexican Train Dominoes 6:30pm
Double Deck Pinochle 6:30pm
RESIDENT PROFILE
May 8 & 22Horse Race / Shootout
May 12Peg N Keg
May 26Memorial Day Tournament
Mondays, Tuesdays, FridaysSCF Women’s Golf Group
Mondays, Wednesdays & FridaysSun City Festival Men’s Golf Group
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Curtis and Alberta GoodenCurtis and Alberta Gooden are from Berea, Ohio. They have been married 44 years. They have a son, daughter-in-law and three grandchildren who live in Owings Mills, Maryland. Their daughter lives in Washington, D. C. Their youngest son, his wife and three children live in San Tan Valley, Arizona.
Curtis was an educator for 40 years. He taught at the high school level 10 years before earning a Master’s Degree in Mathematics. After earning a Ph.D. he held
several positions at the college level during 30 years including professor, department head, division head and finally dean. Alberta worked 22 years in Human Resources at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland.
While visiting family who live in Sun City West in 2007, they visited several adult communities. They were greatly impressed by Sun City Festival and immediately purchased a home. They have been involved in several activities here at Festival including Desert Harmony, the Genealogy Club and the Players Club. Curtis has served on the HOA Finance Committee and is a ASU OLLI Community Scholar. He can also be seen on the treadmill at the fitness center on a regular basis. Alberta serves on the social committee and is a part of the Paper Crafts and More Club.
They are active in their church where they sing in the choir, attend Sunday School, participate in a bible study group, and volunteer in the Homeless Ministry. In addition, Alberta is involved in the Life Books for Foster Children Project.
Curtis is a member of the Board of Directors of the Dysart Education Foundation in Surprise where he chairs the Scholarship Committee.
They have made many friends while living here and really enjoy the Del Webb life-style.M
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Based on 2012 research, we lose 1% - 2% of our muscle each year after age 50 and 3% of our strength each year after age 60. The major culprit of this muscle and strength loss is a phenomenon called sarcopenia. Simply defined, sarcope-nia means age-related loss of muscle, strength, and function. Approximately 5 % - 13% of 60-70 year-olds, and 11% - 50% of 80+ year-olds have sarcopenia. In the big picture, sarcopenia translates to difficulty performing everyday tasks such as carrying groceries and suitcases, getting in and out of a chair, or any other activity requiring muscle strength.
Causes for sarcopenia are more than simply the aging process. One contributor to sarcopenia is reduced muscle activation. With inactivity (less use) the nerve cells activating the muscle fibers begin to die resulting in fewer muscle cells fir-ing during use. Muscle contractions which occur during exercise help maintain the firing of neurons and the use/recruitment of a maximal number of muscle fibers. This is the “use-it-or-lose” principle.
Another contributor to sarcopenia is diet. Numerous minerals and vitamins play important roles in nerve and muscle function. Appetite loss and diminished hunger response due to aging lead to an average 25% decrease in food intake between 40 and 70 years of age. With diminished food intake comes low levels of various nutrients. Research has shown greater frailty among elderly popula-tions with low levels of vitamin D, and linking sarcopenia with vitamin D insuffi-ciency. And, similar research has shown vitamin D supplementation can reduce the risk of falls in older people. A diet rich in antioxidants - fruits and vegetables - is recommended to minimize risks and development of sarcopenia.
Sarcopenia is not particular to either men or women and mostly a result of inac-tivity. Weight training, along with moderate and high-intensity car-diovascular exercise are great ways to counteract neural and muscular decay which comes from aging and inactivity. Recommendations are cardiovascular exercise most days of the week and weight training three times a week. As always, consult a physician prior to starting an exercise program.
Sources: Harris, E. and Kravitz, L. “What is Sarcopenia, and Can We Turn Back the Clock?”, Idea Fitness Journal, March, 2014.
Fitness ClassesEvery MondayYoga 8:45 am Pilates 8:45 amBody Sculpting & Balance 10:00 amAqua Aerobics 10:00 amZUMBA 11:00 amInterval Blast 12:00 pmGroup Cycling 4:00 pm
Every TuesdayRhythm & Smooth Moves 8:00 amCardio Core 9:15 amStrength, Stretch, Balance 10:30 amAqua Aerobics 4:00 pm
Every WednesdayBody Sculpting & Balance 8:00 amYoga 8:45 amZUMBA 9:00 amAqua Aerobics 11:00 amPilates 10:15 amT’ai Chi (sign up only) 10:15 amInterval Blast 11:30 amGroup Cycling 4:00 pm
Every ThursdayRhythm & Smooth Moves 8:00 amCardio Core 9:15 amStrength, Stretch, Balance 10:30 amEquipment Orientation 3:00 pmAqua Aerobics 4:00 pm
Every FridayYoga 8:00 amPilates 8:00 amBody Sculpting & Balance 9:15 amAqua Aerobics 11:00 amZUMBA 10:15 am
Every SaturdayGroup Cycling 8:00 amInterval Blast 9:30 am
by Chuck Eier, M.S. C.S.C.S., Fitness/Wellness Director
Free Blood Pressure ScreeningsMay 2 at 2pm May 19 at 9am
Fitness/Wellness Services
Massage Therapy: 1-hr $60, 90-Minutes $90
Fitness Assessment: Complete Fitness Assessment with a personal exercise program including one lesson = $40
Equipment Orientation: Free 60-minute group session on effective and safe exercise with demonstra-tions.
Personal Training: One-on-one personal training session $35/hr 7
Maintain Your Muscles
* Most classes have a $2 or $4 fee
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Bruce FriedmanCommunity Manager
928-252-2103
Leigh KleinCommunity Standards
928-252-2105
Tim OwensFacilities Director
928-252-2130
Tracy CitranoLifestyle Director928-252-2104
Chuck EierFitness & Wellness Director
928-252-2115
Lisa AnnettCommunications
Coordinator928-252-2133
George Jeffers, Ed. D.ASU Lifelong Learning
Coordinator928-252-2107
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Sales Center928-252-6500
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Marketplace Partners
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Wood Shop & Craft Studios928-252-2283
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Contact Information
Contact Lisa Annett at [email protected] or at 928-252-2133 for more information on advertising in this monthly publication, on the community website, or on Channel 22.