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he Rec Centers is pleased tosent six evenings of cruisep entertainment on our land-

ked love boat right here atm Ridge Recreation Center.oin us every other Fridayht beginning Jan. 4 as ourp sets sail for this fantasticup of entertainment:riday, Jan. 4: Jim Currysents A Tribute to Johnnver.riday, Jan. 18: Patrickrray and Matilda.riday, Feb. 1: Larry Linkinthe Steve Gold Trio.

riday, Feb. 15: Jack Jack-s Echoes of the Legends.riday, Feb. 29: Trum-

petissmo.Friday, March 7: Tom and

Shondra.

All shows begin at 7 p.m.and are held in the Palm RidgeSummit Hall, 13800 W. DeerValley Drive. Tickets are $10

per person, per show, or youcan buy the whole series for

just $50 giving you one showfor free.

This great lineup is reservedseating, so get your ticketssoon!

What better way to spendyour Friday nights than enjoy-ing cruise ship entertainmentright here in the desert oasis ofSun City West!

JIM CURRYThis California native grew

up as a fan of pop-country su-perstar John Denver. Amaz-

ingly, as he matured, it becamequite evident that his vocal

prowess as well as his physical

stature actually started takingon the Denver persona.In recent years, Jim Curry

has enjoyed tremendous suc-cess, as Denver fans all overthe world have begun to iden-tify him as an almost reincar-nation of their idol. He has

become the center of attentionat John Denver tributes and hasenjoyed monumental accept-ance from Denver fan clubseverywhere.

Jim Curry has since realizedthe wide appeal John Denvers

What with the bgame coming this wPhoenix Coyotes hice right here in Gseems the Northwhas become the hsporting world years.

To capitalize onvenience, the Rehas ventured into tharena through its Scheduling Departan array of new trialso bringing bacBowl Party to cel

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hockey, football oball, weve got a you.

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Get yogame

Meet Santa and enjoya free concert to boot!

anta Claus will be returningSun City West for a festivening of carols, cookies and

maraderie!he Jolly Elf himself willke an appearance at 6 p.m.esday, Dec. 18, at the Recnters Holiday Party in theH. Johnson Social Hall,

03 R.H. Johnson Blvd.anta will be sitting for pho-with area children, grand-

dren and even fun-lovinglts who want their pictureen with the big man.he Rec Centers staff wille the photos, and providefree print to each party.

he photo session will be fol-ed by a free concert pre-ted by the Sun Cities

Chamber Orchestra. The photoswill be available for pick up atthe back of the Social Hall afterthe concert.

The Sun Cities Chamber Or-chestra, directed by GeorgeZoske, will present a series ofholiday favorites.

Hot cocoa and cookies will beprovided. The event is free and

open to the community.Last years Holiday Party, the

first for this event, was well at-tended by an enthusiasticcrowd. We expect this yearswill be even more popular, soget your wish lists together toshare with Santa, and get readyto get into the holiday spirit!

Holiday Party

cheduled

or Dec. 18

A young boysizes upSanta whilehis sister en-joys acandy caneduring theRec Centers2006 Holi-day Party.This yearsfestive eventbegins at6 p.m.Dec. 18.

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upcoming tours de-signed with thesports fan in mind.

For complete itin-eraries on any ofthe following 2008tours, stop by Toursand Scheduling, lo-

cated in the R.H.Johnson Adminis-trative Building,19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd., be-tween 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. week-days.

COYOTES VS.ANAHEIM DUCKS

SATURDAY, JAN. 5The Rec Centers Travel Op-

portunities have forayed intobaseball and football in thepast, but this year werepleased to announce our first

trips to see the Coyotes hockeyteam play at the new Job-ing.com Arena.

Weve got great seats to seelast years Stanley Cup Win-ners, the Anaheim Ducks, playour Yotes. Cost is $79 per per-son and includes tickets to thegame, motorcoach transporta-tion, bottled water on thecoach, and gratuities.

COYOTES VS.BUFFALO SABRES

MONDAY, JAN. 21Join us for an exciting match

between our Phoenix Coyotesand the Buffalo Sabres, who

had the best regu-lar season recordlast year. Wevegot great seats,and well get youthere in style withdeluxe motor-coach transporta-tion. Tickets are$79 per person.

ROADRUNNERSVS. ALASKA ACES

FRIDAY, FEB. 29Join us for a fun evening at

U.S. Airways Center as ourteam takes on the Alaska Aces.Cost is $49 per person.

COYOTES VS.MONTREALCANADIENS

THURSDAY, MARCH 6This fun trip will test the loy-

alties of our many Canadianresidents as the Coyotes takeon the Montreal Canadiens,who only visit Phoenix onceevery three years. No matterwhich team you choose, youresure to have a good time. Tick-ets are $79 per person.

SUNS VS. MEMPHISGRIZZLIES

TUESDAY, MARCH 11Our hometown Suns will

take on the Memphis Grizzlies

at the U.S. AirwayPhoenix. Cost is $1son and includes mtransportation to ancenter, parking feetour escort and bottl

the coach.

PHOENIX VS. DALLMAVERICSUNDAY, AP

Our hometown take on the Dallas Mthe U.S. AirwaysPhoenix. Cost is $son and includes mtransportation to ancenter, parking feetour escort and bottlthe coach.

AGE 2 623-5DECEMBER 2007

ecem erSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY S

Treasurers

Meeting

8-4 Palm Ridge

Stardust Movie

7 pm

GB Workshop9 am Lecture Hall

Travel Film:2 & 7 pm Lect. Hall

Toys for Kids9-3 Womens Club

Kuentz Tour9 am &

6:30 pm

Holiday Decor& Gifts Event

9-4 Village Store

Beardsley Tour

9 am & 6:30 pm

RHJ Tour9 am & 6:30 pm

GB Meeting9 am Lecture Hall

Hal Linden

4 & 7:30 Palm R.P. Ridge Tour

9 am & 6:30 pm

TreasurersMeeting

8-4 Palm Ridge

Holiday PartyMeet Santa - 6 pm

Concert - 7 pm

Social Hall

StardustMovie

7 pm

Admin.

offices close at

noon 12/24 & 12/31

New YearsGala 6 pm

Palm Ridge

MerryChristmas!

Administrative

Offices closed

To confirm events, call 623-544-6032. To confirm Governing Board activities, call 623-544-6

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The Governing Boards Publicelations Committee is pleased

announce its two upcomingest Fests: Traveling Safely By Land,

ea and Air at 9:30 a.m. Satur-y, Dec. 2, in the R.H. Johnson

ocial Hall. The guest speakerse Dan Bachmann of Fordavel and Ingrid Hesler of Bonoyage. Door prizes will bewarded!

Entertainment prior to the pro-am will be provided by Mar-erite Burg and Ingrid Hesler,rforming as Four Hands Piano.Featured clubs at the event will

Hillcrest Ballroom Danceub, the Desert Trails Mensolf Club, Dancing Arts, Rip New, Copper Cookers, Fitnessub, Rosemaling and Pebble-ook Lady Niners. Volunteer and Informa-

onal Fair - Celebrating Sunty West Volunteers,at 9 a.m.

aturday, Jan. 5, 2008, in Palmdge Recreation Center. Cur-

rent volunteers will be recog-nized and attendees will be intro-duced to volunteer opportunitieswith more than 20 local agencies.

Entertainment will be providedby a 19-piece ukulele band. Fea-tured clubs will include the Organand Keyboard Club, CrestviewBicycle Riders, Garden Club, In-vestment Club, Leather Carvers,Weavers West, Racquetball andCalligraphy.

The West Fests are freemonthly programs sponsored bythe Governing Boards PublicRelations Committee and opento the community. Doors openearly so attendees can browsethrough the various club displaysand enjoy a cup of coffee andlight refreshments.

Sun City West Golf Opera-tions, PORA, the PRIDES andthe Sun City West Foundationhave displays at all West Fests.

Mark your calendars and planto attend these entertaining andinformational events.

West Fest provides safetravel tips, celebrates

local volunteer agencies

Santa Claus is once againling on all residents of Sunty West and surroundingmmunities to help theomens Socialub make Christ-

as come true forea children.The clubs annualys for Kids pro-

am, sponsored bye Recreation Cen-s of Sun Cityest and hosted bye Womens Socialub, collects hun-eds of new toysery year that aretributed through

cal non-profit organizationsdeserving children.

New, unwrapped toys maybrought to the Womenscial Club room, located in

uentz Recreation Center,401 W. R.H. Johnson Blvd.,tween 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. onday, Dec. 7.

Womens Club membersake a point to reward yournerosity with cookies,

punch and festive dcor asthey transform their club roominto a holiday winter wonder-land. Tables are covered with

toys upon toys(even some bicy-

cles!) to create ascene that delights

both adults andchildren alike.

Children will in-deed be part of thefun as NadaburgSchool inWittmann sendssome of its littlestyoungsters downto Sun City Westduring the toy col-

lection to entertain with holi-day songs. Their joyous

melodies will melt your heart!Rumor has it even Santa Clauswill make an appearance.

Residents and even entireclubs can join together to go inon presents, and then bringthem by and enjoy the festivi-ties as a group. For informa-tion, call the Womens SocialClub at 623-546-4236.

You can play Santato deserving kids

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Rec Centers recognize holiday hoursHours at some of the Rec Centers facilities

will be adjusted for the Christmas and NewYears holidays. Please keep the following list

andy so you know what facilities are opennd which are closed as we approach the fes-ive winter season:

CHRISTMASAdministrative offices including Memberervices and the Box Office will close at noon

Monday, Dec. 24, and remain closed onChristmas Day.

The Library will be closedTuesday, Dec. 25 (in additiono its regularly closed days ofunday, Dec. 23, and Mon-ay, Dec. 24).The Village Store will be

pen from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Monday, Dec. 24. It will belosed Dec. 25.Golf courses will be open

egular hours throughout theoliday; although if attendance and weatherermit, individual courses may close at 4:30.m. on Monday, Dec. 24; call the coursehead of time to verify.

All recreation centers and associated facili-ties will close at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24.They will remain closed on Christmas Day.

For Sports Pavilion hours, call 544-6140.

NEW YEARSAdministrative offices including Member

Services and the Box Office will close at noonMonday, Dec. 31, and remain closed on NewYears Day.

The Library will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 1

(in addition to its regularlyclosed days of Sunday, Dec.30, and Monday, Dec. 31).

The Village Store will beopen 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon-day, Dec. 31. It will be closedTuesday, Jan. 1.

Golf courses will be openregular hours throughout theholiday.

All recreation centers andassociated facilities will close at 6 p.m. Mon-day, Dec. 31. They will be open regular hourson New Years Day.

For Sports Pavilion hours, call 544-6140.

Barney Miller sopens Curtain C

The Rec Centerswell-received Cur-tain Call series isreturning for itssecond season,kicking off in De-cember with HalLinden Here forthe Holidays.

Two perform-ances will be of-fered, at 4 and 7:30 p.m.Thursday, Dec. 13, in PalmRidge Rec Center, 13800 W.Deer Valley Drive.

Linden is best known forplaying Barney Miller inthe popular television series

still intion.

Lindappearwith

piece sing vorite Ticket

and $2availab

the Box Office betw11:30 a.m. weekdBox Office is opeR.H. Johnson AdmiOffices, 19803 R.HBlvd., between 8 aa.m. Monday throug

National Performing Artists offer diverse entertain

sic possesses as people of alls cheer his songs whereverappears.

ATRICK MURRAYAND MATILDAet ready for loads of laughs

Matilda, the queen of Ja-can vamps, invades Ari-a. Hilarity reigns as shees her special havoc withaudience and her comedy

tner, Patrick Murray. PatrickMatilda have traveled the

rld spreading fun and chaosheater and concert stages, asl as performing arts venuesrywhere. They also are thest sought-after comedy actworld-class cruise ships.or an evening of sheer de-

ht, do not miss these unique

formers.

LARRY LINKIN &HE STEVE GOLD

TRIOne of the top five swinginetists in the nation, Larrykin has appeared four times

Carnegie Hall. He has been aured soloist with such stel-musical stars as Maynardguson and Pete Fountain.or most of his musical ca-r, Linkin was the long-timesident and CEO of the Na-

nal Association of Music

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Merchants. Today, he thrills au-diences worldwide as a fea-tured guest artist withsymphony orchestras; in con-cert with his own show in na-tional performing arts theaters;and on world-class cruise shipsas a featured entertainer.

His performance is excitingand fresh as he swings in thestyles of Artie Shaw, BennyGoodman and Woody Herman.

JACK JACKSONS

ECHOES OF THELEGENDS

Known worldwide asCanadas new Country Gentle-man, Jack Jackson brings his

big country music tribute showto the 2008 series from Cal-gary, Alberta, Canada.

With his talented cast andband, he takes his audience ona magical musical journeythrough the history of Amer-icas favorite country musicicons.

While singing and playing all

the favorite familiar hits of

these country giants, matchingimages are projected on largevideo screens adding a multi-media dimension to this inven-tive production.

Revisit the sounds and sightsof our nations musical roots. Itis a nostalgic and wonderfullyentertaining step back into the

past.

TRUMPETISSMONo one had more respect for

Cecil Welchs musical gifts

than Henry Mancini. For manyyears, Mancini used Cecils tal-ent to great proportions. Welchhas been immortalized manytimes over as he can be heardon some of Mancinis mostnoted recordings.

Accompanied by a duo ofequally talented musicians, thistrio of great pros will thrill au-diences with some of thecoolest sounds ever heard inArizona.

When someone is the best atwhat he does, that is all that

has to be said.

TOM & SHONDRAOriginally from the East

Coast, Tom and Shondra comevia Sedona, which has long

been known as a community ofsuperior artisans and this tal-ented husband and wife teamare considered to be the pre-mier musical artists of thatarea.

Both are formally trained vo-calists and musicians. Toms

background is Broadway andthe legitimate stage. Shondras

background is not gitimate stage, but sroots in pop and rhaving sung with from big swing baaters and ballroomsgroups in loungesclubs.

Tom and Shondcombine their varieing history with asense of humorous

present a wonderfumusical fun.

Tickets for the ever-popularKeith Longbotham are on

sale now at the Sun CityWest Box Office, 19803R.H. Johnson Blvd.

Longbotham, a vet-eran of the GrandOl Opry, bringshis Trio to SunCity West at 7 p.m.Jan. 21, 2008, inPalm Ridge Rec Cen-ter.

The entertainers have astrong local followingand are well-known fortheir music and unique

brand of humor.

Longbotham formed in O

bluegrass shoGrand Ol Opmany of theNetworks shows.

Advanced$8.50 for res$10 for nonTickets at th$1 more.

Doors opp.m., and bowill be ava

purchase. Fotion, call

6032.

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overning Board

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esident:att Szydlowski...546-1949603 N. Desert Glen [email protected]

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BOARDMEETINGSBoard Meetings:

9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13(Social Hall)

9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24(Lecture Hall)

Workshops:

(both in Lecture Hall)9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 79 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11

Meetings are subject tochange. Please call

623-544-6115 to verify.

Golf courses becoming Audubon certifRecently, the Rec Centers Environmen-

tal Services management team applied forrecognition with the Audubon CooperativeSanctuary Program for Golf Courses.Achieving this certification will demon-strate recognition for leadership, commit-

ment, and involvement in high standardsof environmental management.

Audubon-enhanced courses protect nat-ural resources for the benefit of people,wildlife habitats, and the game of golf.

This is done by monitoring water qualityand pesticide use; conserving golf coursewildlife and their habitats; meeting all theexpectation for playability; and maintain-ing the aesthetics of the course. Echo Mesawas chosen to become the pilot course for

this project. In the future, we anticipatehaving all our golf courses recognized asAudubon Certified courses.

We have completed the required Site As-sessment and Environmental Plan, which

will be presented to the AudubOnce our plan is approved, we a Certificate of Recognition imental Planning. Then we muto achieve our environmentadocumentation of stewardship

recognition as a Certified Auderative Sanctuary.

Obtaining such status is a granted by Audubon Internati

boon for Sun City West.

With all our Snowbirds re-turning, now is a good time forallour members to make sureMember Services has theirmost current emergency contactinformation.

This valuable information

helps the Association help you.The Sun City West SheriffsPosse often uses this informa-

tion to contact your loved onesif you have had a health issue,or if your property is damagedor burglarized while you areaway.

This emergency contact in-formation is even more criticalnow with HIPPA, the Health In-surance Portability and Ac-countability Act, which hasmade sharing information abouta patient and his or her healthmuch more difficult. While thelaw protects patient privacy, it

often makes it difficult to trackdown family members orfriends who should be notifiedof a persons circumstances.

Please fill out the accompa-nying form on this page anddrop it off at Member Services

between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.weekdays; or mail it to theRecreation Centers of Sun CityWest, Member Services, 19803

R.H. Johnson BlvdWest, AZ 85375.

The Sun City Weskeeps members contact informationever needed.

If you havent upinformation with thtion, please do so b

by the headquarterStardust Blvd.

Make sure we have your emergency contact informa

Replacement rec cards areAttention all owner mem-

bers: If youve got an outdatedphoto on your rec card, or thepicture has worn off over theyears, our Member Servicesstaff can replace the card for

you for free.

You must bring card and turn it in to

ber Services reprewho will take a newgive you a new card

The old card wil

ded.

Sept. 19 was the USGA TurfAdvisory visitation day for theGolf Maintenance Manage-ment Team. Patrick Gross isthe Southwest Director for theUSGA Greens Section.

The annual on-site visit in-cluded discussion, recommen-

dations and analysis of our golfcourses with the managementteam. The focus of this yearsvisit was to review generalcourse conditions and offer rec-ommendations for long-rangeand short-term improvements.

Mr. Gross was impthe steady and

progress our Golf MTeam has made thiMost importantly wforts to repair the la

place irrigation heaThis is a monu

complishment, andcompliments are ex

job well done, stated.

The entire USGAavailable on the Reweb site, www.rcsc

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he Rec Centers wishes to extend acere Thank You to all whorked, participated, donated and vol-eered at our Casino Night event onday, Nov. 9.The evening was a resounding suc-s. Everyone enjoyed the black jack,lette and craps tables provided byino World. The delicious food, the

sage pie, spring rolls, cheese andt platters, not to mention the peachba dessert, were provided by Clas-Catering.

Marge Nelson & the Spur of the Mo-nt Band played to the delight of thewd.o the Casino Night committee -

chael Orlando, Tom Seng, Bud Tay-and Charlotte McCory - thank youall of your foot work in gatheringsponsors and donations. Withoutr work, the evening would not haven the success that it was.

To the following companies

clubs, thank you for your show of

support for the Rec Centers commu-nity by sponsoring the gaming tablesfor the evening: Bob and Sara Hill ofAward Realty; Southwest Golf Cars;the Investment Club of Sun City West;Tracy L. King of Wachovia MortgageBanking; Club 52 Card Club of SunCity West; John C. Frederico Oil Paint-ings; Tony Sardina of Security Title

Agency; Liz Carroll of AAA Arizona;Quinn & Loe Store for Men; Cathie A.Hall Licensed Massage Therapist;Portofino Ristorante West; SherryBecker-Grudzien of Grand CanyonTitle Agency; David and Nancy Berryof Horizon Home Inspection; SunWestTrue Value; All Aboard America; Clas-sic Catering; Leland Christian ofSpencers T.V. & Appliance; andDennys T.V. & Appliance.

There were close to 60 prizesdonated by the following companies,clubs and individuals who supportedthis resident-only sponsored event.

Thank you to Southwest Golf Cars for

the Club Car golf car; Spencers T.V. &Appliance for the 50-inch Sony LCDT.V.; AAA Arizona for the RoyalCaribbean Cruise; the Recreation Cen-ters of Sun City West for the RCSCW2008 pass; Sun City West Golf Opera-tions for a round of golf; Toy-Ki Sil-vercraft for six beautiful pieces of

jewelry; Quinn and Loe Store for Men

for clothing and gift certificates; andMichaels Strike Zone restaurant forgift certificates.

The following clubs and individualsdonated prizes to the event: MetalClub, Ceramic West, Clay Club, Cop-

per Cookers, Encore Needle & Craft,Porcelain Painters, Rip N Sew, StainedGlass Crafters, Mac-Cro-Knit, PaloVerde Patchers, Creative Silk Flowers,Lapidary, Basketeers, Mary Bunting,and Dave Comorre.

The following companies gave a giftcertificate: Cranstoun Court Jewelers,Abbotts Men Shop, Lavenders Mas-

sage and Wellness Center, Classic Auto

Wash, Papa Murphys TakPizza, Rosies Italian CafHairstyling Etc., and AFriends Day Spa.

To the volunteer core, thadonating your time to workthe prize table and the golwere invaluable to keepingthe evening going.

Thank you to all the aCasino Night for coming anthe evening with us.

Congratulations to F.R.Johnson for winning the Center Pass for 2008, Lemahieu for winning the 5

big screen T.V., to Linda Rewinning the Club Car golfWilda Mclain for winning t

Congratulations to all ofdents who won a prize donclubs, companies and indivsupport the Recreation CenCity West. We will see y

years event!

Casino Night a great success thanks to volunteers, don

SCW Foundation provides R.H. Johnson Librawith grant for new Wellness Resource Cente

he Community Fund of Sun Cityst Board of Directors recently ap-ved a grant to the Friends of the

H. Johnson Library to establish ach needed Wellness Resource Cen-at the library.he Wellness Resource Center willvide current, authoritative medicalcles, encyclopedic information,

mphlets and video presentations top members become better informedbetter prepared, and to gain greater

control of the important medical deci-sions they will make now and in the fu-ture as their lifestyles and capabilitieschange.

Helping Residents in Need is thecontinuing goal of the CommunityFund of Sun City West. The Boardsgenerosity will allow Sun City Westmembers to conveniently access an ex-tensive variety of medical informationconveniently located in a private area ofthe library close to Reference volun-

teers who can provide appropriatecoaching or advice to guide patronsthrough the online procedures.

The digital nature of the resourceswill mean residents are getting the mostup-to-date information available in theever-changing world of medical knowl-edge.

The Wellness Resource Center alsowill give residents an opportunity to re-duce travel time and consolidate theirvisits by being able to collect both their

medical information and rreading materials in one favaluable project will be avaSun City West members becdedicated financial supporCommunity Fund of Sun Ci

The R.H. Johnson Libraryundergoing a major renovat

pansion, and is expected tthe end of the year. Keep cRec Centers web www.rcscw.com for details

Big Bowl Party feeds football feverhe new home of the Ari-a Cardinals just opened ar ago, and already itspped to be in the interna-nal spotlight come Februaryen Glendale hosts one of the

rlds most anticipated sport-events.he world football champi-hip title will be decided

ht here in the Northwest Val-You can get in on the funexcitement no matter whor favorite team is by joiningfor our annual Big Bowlty at Palm Ridge Rec Cen-

rom the massive 10-foot byfoot television to all thecks youd expect, this eventure to please all sports fans.en if your favorite team

snt make the final cut,ll enjoy seeing our fair re-n basking in the interna-

tional attention.Our party begins 3 p.m. Sun-

day, Feb. 3, at Palm RidgeRecreation Center, 13800 W.Deer Valley Drive. Advancetickets are just $9 for residentsand $10.50 for non-residents;tickets at the door are $1 more.

Thatll get you entrance to theparty; pizza cooked on site; lotsof half-time snacks such as

chips and salsa, popcorn, pret-zels, peanuts and cookies; andthe enjoyment of watching this

premier sporting event withyour friends and neighbors.

The party also features raf-

fles and door prizes, and eachticket-holder receives a sou-venir football glass. You cantget those perks watching thegame in your living room!

Along with our big-screenTV, several strategically placed27-inch television will be

placed throughout the SummitHall so you dont miss any ofthe action.

Tickets are available begin-ning Monday, Dec. 3, at theSun City West Box Office,opened between 8 and 11:30a.m. weekdays in the R.H.

Johnson Rec Center, 19803R.H. Johnson Blvd. For infor-mation, call 623-544-6032.

Sun City West is welcom-ing a new entertainer in 2008.

Laurie Miller, whose pro-fessional appearances rangefrom musical theater to lavishrevues, and from intimate jazzclubs to major label recording

projects, will present a con-cert at 3 p.m. Feb. 17, 2008.

Miller is known in the in-dustry as one of the originalmembers and creators of the

pop-hit group Expos, whosedebut album Exposure isdocumented in the RollingStone History of Rock andRoll for having more Top 10hits than the Beatles had ontheir first album.

Tickets go on sale 8 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 3. Tickets pur-chased in advance are $8.50

for residents and $1residents. Tickets aare $1 more. The Blocated in the R.HAdministrative Oopen from 8 to 1weekdays.

Bottled water wilable for $1 at the co

Expos founder maSun City West deb

Big Bowl Party

3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3Palm Ridge


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Details of these summaries are available in theR.H. Johnson Library at 13801 W. Meeker Blvd.

Editors note: There was an typo in the Augusts Financials reported in the Rec Center News. The Restricted Cash for the two months ending Aug. 3

should have been $5,730,143. We regret any confusion this may have c

September Financials

Bowling Lineage by Fiscal Year *MONTH FY 2005-06 FY 2006-07 FY 2

July ** 10,733August ** 4,247September 22,370 21,239October 30,594 28,520November 29,234 28,594December 26,347 35,180January 32,814 34,674February 33,694 30,623March 35,456 35,347April 18,155 17,358May 11,449 10,240June 12,130 11,561

FY to Date 22,370 36,219

FY Total 252,243 268,316

* Fiscal Year runs from July 1 to June 30** Bowling lanes closed for remodeling

Golf Rounds by Fiscal Year *

MONTH FY 2005-06 FY 2006-07 FY 2

July 13,960 14,967August 13,859 15,097September 18,435 19,303October 23,010 22,548November 29,405 28,879December 28,845 24,807January 38,208 28,941February 36,347 34,842March 39,545 38,624April 35,705 32,086May 25,095 21,701June 18,362 16,530

FY to Date 46,254 49,367

FY Total 320,776 298,325

* Fiscal Year runs from July 1 to June 30

Recreation Centers of Sun City West, Inc.Balance Sheet

September 30, 2007

2008 2007

ASSETSrent Assetsh and Cash Equivalents 4,794,540 3,727,843tricted Cash 5,802,668 5,747,606ounts Receivable 633,333 542,988

e Receivable:Theatre West 82,925 75,659ntories 152,618 142,657paids And Other Assets 213,162 211,554

otal Current Assets 11,679,249 10,448,309

d Assetsniture & Fixtures 977,418 977,418chinery & Equipment 9,783,493 9,256,499dings 35,116,533 34,565,778d Improvements 33,544,619 32,903,151d 5,196,987 5,196,987icles 819,938 772,773

85,438,990 83,672,607

umulated Depreciation (50,971,956) (48,609,421)

otal Fixed Assets 34,467,034 35,063,185

al Assets 46,146,283 45,511,495

LIABILITIES AND EQUITIESilitiesounts Payable 685,391 574,491rued Purchase 99,040 46,227ay Sweeps - Pro Shop 178,764 161,447Gift Certificates 4,349 5,460ital Lease 10,698 88,243

W Softball Club 26,912 18,584rued Payroll 151,354 129,427rued Vacation Payable 450,626 388,738roll Taxes Payable 15,329 45,409ployee Optional Insurance 4,809 3,676ility for Return Checks 151 1,225

nument Sign Advance 0 39,253rued Taxes Payable 94,923 99,234rued Pension Plan 117,925 113,669

ona Sales Tax Payable 4,727 4,599erred Membership Fees 3,471,009 2,903,608erred Golf Revenue 535,513 679,055

l Liabilities 5,851,526 5,302,352

EQUITYained Earnings 41,656,002 41,341,780

Profit / (Loss) (1,361,246) (1,132,636)

l Equity 40,294,756 40,209,143

l Liabilities and Equity 46,146,283 45,511,495

Recreation Centers of Sun City West, Inc.Consolidated Income Statement

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2007Month Month Monthly YTD YTD YTDActual Budget Variance Actual Budget Variance

enueRecreation Division 670,574 705,642 (35,068) 2,082,171 2,099,128 (16,957)

Golf Division 279,044 339,412 (60,368) 844,794 943,385 (98,591)Bowling Division 51,685 60,541 (8,856) 82,650 89,683 (7,033)Asset Preservation Fee 80,000 112,000 (32,000) 278,900 336,000 (57,100)Facility Investment Fee 0 12,000 (12,000) 30,000 36,000 (6,000)Interest Income 28,683 20,000 8,683 83,180 60,000 23,180Total Revenue 1,109,986 1,249,595 (139,609) 3,401,695 3,564,196 (162,501)

ensesrating

Recreation Division 451,927 521,821 69,894 1,413,811 1,502,073 88,262Golf Division 850,766 857,468 6,702 2,194,350 2,340,853 146,503Bowling Division 40,469 42,207 1,738 116,112 147,206 31,094General & Administrative Expenses 138,237 169,002 30,765 420,850 517,952 97,102

reciationRecreation Division 116,855 104,250 (12,605) 348,041 312,750 (35,291)Golf Division 73,041 68,300 (4,741) 219,111 204,900 (14,211)Bowling Division 16,890 16,500 (390) 50,669 49,500 (1,169)

Total Expense 1,688,185 1,779,548 91,363 4,762,944 5,075,234 312,290

Net Revenue (Loss) (578,199) (529,953) (48,246) (1,361,249) (1,511,038) 149,789


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PORA News and Views

PORA623-584-42889 a.m.-3 p.m.

Monday-Friday

3815 Camino del [email protected]

Visitors Center

623-214-86299 a.m.-3 p.m.

Monday-Friday

9 a.m.-3 p.m.Saturday

Noon-3 p.m. Sunday(October-April)

PORA

13815 Camino del Sol

Sun City West, Arizona 85375

Please enroll me/us in Sun City West PORA

Name(s) ___________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip______________________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________________________

Email _________________________________________________________

____ Check Enclosed _____ Call me for Credit Card information

Membership: Individual $10.00 Household $20.00

The information on this page is supplied by PORA and does not reflect the opinion of the Recreation Centers of Sun City West.

Are you a PORAMember?

Perhaps not.

Some residentshave told us that theyare PORA members

but when we checktheir status againstour current recordswe discover that theyare not.

If you havent paidthe nominal $10 an-nual dues in morethan a year, youmight not still be aPORA member.

Please enroll

me/us in PORAOffice use only pleaseNew___ Renew______Mail ___ Took Cards___Cash___ Check____Entered Comp.______Entered Ledger______

PORA Workingfor YOU

What is PORA doing foru? Here is one example:l Hafeman, PORA Planning

d Zoning Director, and 14dents from Sun City Westnded Peorias Planning and

ning Commission hearingNov. 1 regarding Peorias

nexation of 318 acres intoorias General Land Usep.he 318-acre parcel adjoins

n City West on its North-tern area boundary and ex-ds westward from Elrage Road to the easternundary of Corte Bella. Thecel extends northwardng Corte Bellas eastern

undary to Route 303.eorias Planning Depart-nt requested that 179.6es lying contiguous to Suny West and Corte Bella beignated Regional Commer-, which allows intense

mmercial, not neighborhoodres.

Hafeman and several resi-nts living in the 300-foot.ne contiguous to the 318-e parcel circulated a petitionong the residents in the 300-t zone requesting that the

eage abutting Sun City Westd Corte Bella be designateddium Density Residential.eorias Planning and Zon-Commission voted unani-

mously to designate approxi-mately 80 acres lying west ofthe proposed El Mirage RoadAlignment and abutting SunCity West and Corte Bella asMedium Density Residential.

The proposed annexationinto Peorias Land Use Map,with the amendment respectingSun City West and Corte Bella,will be voted on by the Peoria

City Council at 7 p.m. Nov. 20in the Peoria City CouncilChambers.

Any resident of Sun CityWest interested in attending

may contact Bill Hafeman,PORA Planning and Zone Di-rector, at 623-214-8811 [email protected].

Every First FridayIs Success

The first PORA Every FirstFriday was held on Friday,

Nov. 2. More than 30 residentsattended.

Every First Friday introducesour residents to volunteer op-

portunities in a very non-threatening way, which meansthat there is no pressure to sign

up.The next Every First Friday

will be held at PORA at 9 a.m.Friday, Dec. 7. At that time theThrift Shop, the Sun City West

Community Fund, aCity West Foundmake presentationstend. Refreshmenserved.

PORA lobbies Peoria to reduce commercial imp

Every First Frid

VolunteerOpportunities

in Sun City Wes

Just come and listen

On the agenda for Novemb Thrift Shop

SCW Community Fun SCW Community Founda

Friday, Dec. 79 a.m.-10 a.m.

PORA Conference Roo

Refreshments will be serv

Seasons Greetings

From the More than

220 volunteers of the

Visitors Center & PORA


8/24

Do you foresee what youl do with (your library)? e real question is, What willo with you? You will comee and get books that will

en your eyes, and your ears,d your curiosity, and turn inside out or outside in.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

f youve been looking forur R.H. Johnson Library butt seem to find it since you

urned from your not-as-zin-hot-as-here summerme, we just missed youen we closed our Satelliterary in the big Table Tennisom and gave back the space

had borrowed for fournths during the renovation.

While our Satellite was openm July through October,ur neighbors managed tod 54,263 items to check outour bigger-than-a-bread-boxary, which made both staff

d volunteers feel that all theking and carrying and lift-and shifting was worth the

ort to continue to providefreshest titles, newspapers,

gazines, and most popularestment serials in our com-t but cozy corner of the

H. Johnson Rec Center.heres plenty going on be-d the scenes at the R.H.nson Library as the renova-

n continues with the con-uction crews perfecting thedition of a Data Resourcenter, Audio Visual Depart-nt, Homebound Office anditional space for both large-

nt and non-fiction bookst totals 3,000 more squaret for you to explore and find

What will it do withu?ut the beat goes on in ourellite Library office too,

ere our nine library staffmbers continue to shareir work space in one bigm room where no conver-on goes unheard and every-

dys business is everybodyes business, too.heres Mary Galego andncy Rispalje, who processthe new books, repair theones, and input official

ctronic records into themputer so you know whereind the titles on the shelves.ry asks, Have we

ved?! because Nancy and

Mary have neverstopped ordering, un-

packing, processing,repairing, and cata-loging books all thetime the Satellite wasopen, and they con-tinue to prepare the

books that will fill upthe shelves in ournewly renovated li-

brary.The beat goes on for Helen

Grant, who orders, tracks andreceives all the office and li-

brary supplies we need to con-tinue our tasks. Shes stilladding new memberships, re-vising previous ones, sortingand delivering the mail, andcomparing prices so we get the

best buys on any of our pur-chases.

Fran Buchanan continues toselect, receive and add newchildrens books, DVDs and

books on CD to our collection,while Maggie Tate is actively

processing CD cases for talk-ing books as well as new secu-rity cases for our DVDs so wecan put them on full display foryou in our new Audio VisualDepartment.

Kay Bakke continues to re-ceive your annual donationsfor the Friends of the LibraryEndowment Fund, maintainsthe Friends membershiprecords, and makes sure our li-

brary materials expenses arekept up-to-date and submittedaccurately to our Friends andLibrary Endowment Fundcommittees for approval.

The beat goes on for As-sistant Librarian Margaret An-derson, who continues toselect, order and determine thecataloging for our new books,although we all miss hearingher answer the phone with theinevitable question for thosetrying to find us in the Satellitefacility, Do you know where

the doggie park is?

Carol Holt dili-gently inputs ourmagazine records intothe automated catalogand processes period-icals and new puzzlesfor our prized puzzlecollection.

Our Facility Main-tenance staff, BobPierce, keeps beating

back the dust balls and swip-ing-off tabletops in our dormroom as the beat goes on forthe whole crew doing every-thing we did before as well asmaking re-entry plans forour new library, planning forthe Grand Opening, and look-ing forward to the possibilityof being Home for the Holi-

days.

Special Requestfrom Your Virtual

R.H. JohnsonLibrary

To those patrons whochecked out books or other li-

brary materials from our Satel-lite Library:

1. If the renovation continuesbeyond the due date you have,please keep the item/s; therewill be no overdue fines withinthe first month after our Grand

Opening.2. Book donations to the li-brary for the next Book Salecan be placed in the bin located

in the Game Room (acrossfrom the doggy park, adjacentto mini golf) next to the for-mer Satellite Library.

3. Questions? Call our Satel-lite Office at 623-544-6130 be-tween 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.Monday through Friday.

4. If you should require li-brary services during our clo-sure, please contact theMaricopa County Library Dis-trict (Surprise Library) at 602-652-3000, www.mcldaz.org orin person at 16089 N Bullard,Surprise.

Donut DollarsSweeten the Dayfor Donors and

Friends of theLibrary Volunteers

Thanks to all those delightfuldonut lovers at the Fall Artsand Crafts Fair in Novemberwho stopped by to make a do-

nation to the Friendbrary Building grabbed a donut totheir day.

Every donation toing Fund gets us cloing the additional $top of the $200,000 of the Library hasously committed tovation. If youdcontinue to help treach their goal, pyour tax-deductibleto: Friends of the R.Library Building FW. Meeker Blvd.West, AZ 85375.*

*Special thanks toner (my Mom) fromCalif., for contribut

the Friends of the son Library BuildiThanks Mom!

xoxox Carol


R.H. Johnson Library

ibrary preparing to move back Home for the Holida

Carol FouttsLibrary Director

If youd like to continue tohelp the Friends reach their

goal, please mail your tax-de-ductible donations to: Friendsof the R.H. Johnson LibraryBuilding Fund, 13801 W.

Meeker Blvd., Sun City West,AZ 85375.

Film Committee member regaretirees with Hollywood at WDick Gira, a member of

the Friends of the R.H.Johnson Library Film Com-mittee, presented a programtitled Hollywood Goes to

War to 156 members of theMotorola Corp. Retirees ofArizona on Oct. 24.

This noon-time cateredluncheon event was held atthe Granite Reef SeniorCenter in Scottsdale.

The program consisted ofGira relating how many ofthe movie starts, both menand women, served theircountry during World WarII; and how and why the Hollywood Canteenwas started. Gira also described with shortstories how the USO functioned and how it

performed for service men and women both

at home and oversAfter the progr

gentleman approacand spoke about had helped to load

Marines into Powers airplaneevacuated. AnotheThe subject was p

but you made it coand brought backmemories.

The 30-minute ption ended with somaudience (mostly ming their picture tathe famous life-siz

up of Betty Grable in her white batthat Gira brought along.

Some of the women pointed out, had legs like that!

Carol Mary prepapresebaske

Table Club ifor allSatellto locaTable roomssumm

Dick Gira


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ditors note: Thisnother installment

Village Store Man-er Katie Van Leu-s adventures inrning more aboutchartered arts andfts clubs:he Encore club issite of my next ad-

nture. I was inviteda session at the club wherenger Foods were beingved. Well, I cannot pass up

food, so I venturedover to the KuentzRecreation CenterRooms 3 and 4 on theday of my visit.

Club PresidentEleanor Hamiltongreeted me with openarms. The room wasabuzz with ladiescatching up on the

week, showing off their latestcreations and laughing a lot.What a great reception!

I strolled around to say helloto some of the ladies who Iknow as volunteers at the Vil-lage Store and others who Iknow from other clubs. Having

been with the Recreation Cen-ters for 2 years, I know a lot

of people.This was one of the friend-

liest groups I have encoun-tered. Of course, their jovialnature could be because of thewonderful smells wafting fromthe other room. No, I think thatis just how they are.

I was taken around the roomby Eleanor and Lucille Hager,


Village Store

KatieVan Leuven

Store Supervisor

Katies Big Adventure No. 5: Encore Needle & Cr

Its that shopping time of

year again, and the VillageStore not only has the won-derful arts and crafts giftsyouve come to expect, butsome uniquegi f t -g iv ingideas as well.

For thosewho are hardto buy for,consider ourVillage StoreGift Certifi-cates, available in incre-ments of $10.

For the person who has al-most everything, heressomething you may not havethought of: a vacation mail-box. (And if you dont al-ready have one yourself,consider giving it to yourselfas a special treat.)

These sturdy mailboxes aremade by the Metal Club andsold at the Village Store.They not only make greatgifts, they provide peace ofmind!

You can see a displaymodel in the front of the

store. They are

whether you are short- or long-termthey secure your myour mailbox and

frombe Cominquthe poptioable.

If still

what to get your lothis season (but yyou want to avoid shopping centers anaccompanying trasure to join us at thStore for our Holidand Gifts Event froto 4 p.m. Tuesday, D

Well have a greatof arts and crafts,clothing and much to mention those mailboxes and praccertificates. Well erefreshments avaimake a point to stovisit us.

ear Fall Craft Fair participants,would like to take this opportunity to thank

of you who made our Fall Craft Fair a suc-s. It takes a lot of folks to put on a craft fair,d all of you involved helped make it a great.ll of the clubs involved spend many hours ofnning and recruiting members to work beforeafter the fair. The maintenance folks who set

and take down the tables and chairs, and pro-e the coffee and cold drinks, work long hoursccommodate the needs of the clubs.he staff members work beyond their normalrk hours to help with credit card processing,stics, running the Village Store and keepinggs running smoothly.he Posse volunteers to protect our visitors.Friends of the Library this year gave donuts

away to gain donations for the Library remodel.Dillon's Grand Catering provided delicious hot

food for our workers and guests.In addition, a thank you goes to the commu-

nity of Sun City West for supporting our 29th an-nual craft fair, and the persons outside of thecommunity who came and shopped.

For all of these people, I extend a hugeThank You. In these times where the worldhas a lot of uncertainty and stress, it is reallynice to know that an annual event such as thiscan still generate so much enthusiasm.

I look forward to the Spring Craft Fair onMarch 15, 2008, and hope it will be as big a suc-cess as this one was.

Sincerely,Katie Van Leuven, Village Store Supervisor

hanks for making Fall Fair a huge success

Visit the Village Sto

for great gifts an

stress-free shoppi

Holiday Decor &Gifts Event9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tuesday, De.c 11at the Village Store!

id you know your friendly neighborhoodage Store was designed by Del Webb as anlet for our chartered club members to sell

r wares?Without the store, our club members would

e piles and piles of goodies crowding theirmes, with no way to sell them to recoup theirerials expenses.s such, the store operates within a tightget and relies on volunteers to assist ourppers in looking at and purchasing the fineand crafts made by people like you. With

season of giving upon us, nows a good time

to consider giving something back to the VillageStore in the form of your volunteer time.

The store is always in need of volunteers to

help our shoppers locate, look at, and purchaseitems. Volunteering is easy, and free training is

provided. A variety of short and flexible shiftsare available.

Simply call Village Store Manager Katie VanLeuven at 623-544-6135 to find out more aboutthe volunteer opportunities available to you. Ifyou are currently a member of a chartered club,you might even be able to get club monitoringcredit for the hours you volunteer in the store.

olunteers needed to help shoppers

who showed me the projects

that the club works on all year.Their newest project is aChemo Cap, which goesalong with the turbans for can-cer patients. This is the thingabout Encore: They work tire-lessly to provide items forneedy folks, preemie babies,the elderly, the handicapped,cancer survivors, veterans and

anyone else in need. The beau-

tiful items they create are do-nated to organizations such asthe Red Cross, Salvation Army,Sun City West Fire District,Del E. Webb and ThunderbirdSamaritan hospitals, and the

American Cancer Sto name a few. Titems like chemoth

bans, caps and hethat are distributed totients in the West Valso make lap rob

pockets, adult bibs athat are donated tCross; stuffed toys Department; and bab

booties and caps femies and other babthe West Valley. Theitems donated in 2001,873. That is a lot crocheting, sewingcrafty methods. Thhave the true spirit o

Now, back to myits almost time for

foods! I was havingtime visiting I almosfood. The treats werand I had a chance t

Continued on

Encore Needle and Crafts ladies, above, have fun while workingon personal and community projects. At left, Past President Lu-cille Hager knits a throw.


10/24

December bringsholiday season,

ich for many peo-is a bittersweet

e. For someonee myself who spent

entire adult life inorado before ar-ng here 3 years, the climate and

getation in ArizonaChristmas doesnt seem

ht.How does one put Christmashts on a palm tree in thed, anyway?

Of course, in our household,ave an experienced guide in respect. My Australian

fe is quick to point out thats the middle of summer in

stralia in December. Theidays are best spent down atbeach after a round of golfh the standard holiday fare

prawns on the barbie. And, all shrimp are calledawns in the land Downder, irrespective of size (or

merican advertising sloganshe contrary).m still uncertain if shesling my leg about the story

of eight kangaroospulling Santas sleigharound the Australiancontinent, though.Thats just not right.

Family and friends

no longer with us, orperhaps living somedistance away canalso make the holi-days a difficult time

for many.Maybe you know someone

who has lost a loved one re-cently, or is separated fromfamily or friends. Invitingthem out to join you for around of golf, or even for justan hour or so out on the prac-tice putting green will help cre-ate some appreciated holiday

cheer (most non-golfers willstill enjoy trying their hand atthis, especially with an experi-enced golfer accompanyingthem).

If this doesnt appeal, youmight suggest a shopping tripto Grandview Golf Course.Gift certificates are available,and a variety of golf merchan-dise and apparel sure to pleasegolfers and non-golfers alike

awaits you (and be sure tocheck out our 40 percent offclearance rack for a real dealon holiday gifts).

While youre over at Grand-view, stop in at the Crooked

Putter for breakfast, lunch ordinner. The menu has some-thing for everyone, the food isexcellent and the prices afford-able.

Speaking of the CrookedPutter Restaurant, were askingfor everyones cooperationwith respect to bringing in out-side food there. An outsideconcessionaire operates theCrooked Putter Restaurant. Hislicensed, leased premises forthe provision of food and bev-erages are the entire golf

course. The Association holdsthe licenses at the other golfcourses.

While types of Arizonaliquor licenses differ, the onesin place at all the golf courses

preclude food and beveragesbeing permitted onto the prem-ises by anyone but through theauthorized licensee.

Recognizing that many ofour residents have dietary

and/or medical considerations(such as diabetes) the Associa-tion and the Crooked Putterconcessionaire have been, andwill continue to be, practicalwith respect to our golfers

bringing snacks to meet theirindividual needs before, duringor after their golf game. But allalcoholic beverages consumedon the premises (the entire golfcourse) are to be purchased atthe clubhouses.

At issue are individuals whoare bringing food either fromhome or from competingrestaurants to the Crooked Put-ter, and sitting down in their

primary service area (both in-side the building and on the ad-

jacent patio) to consume it.

This creates problems on twolevels. It is a violation of theterms of the concessionairesliquor license. Secondly, evenif it wasnt illegal, I think mostwould agree that its simply

bad form.Think about it. Most of us

wouldnt go into one restaurantbringing in food from some-where else and expect to be al-lowed to sit there and eat it, let

alone be well recproprietor of any ealishment needs thoserve his/her own They are paying alhead and direct cos

ate the restaurant, areasonable that thetables available forcustomers.

Adding insult to only do some brinown food, but thenleave the litter and cthe staff to address.

So lets all agreebuy refreshments courses, well beclean up after you. youll look after (candy wrappers a

shells are the prinprits).And at The Croo

Restaurant at GranCourse, youll leavopen both on the pside the restaurant fing customers whwill be you!

On behalf of all oicated Golf OperaHappy Holidays!

Golf


Scott SimpsonGolf Operations,

Marketing Manager

Enjoy Christmas holiday, no matter how you spen

am unfortunatelyoming somewhat ofexpert on how tong a golf club whenbody refuses to do

ou know how its in any retirement

mmunity; never askone how they are feeling or

w everything is going be-se none of us have time tor about all the aches andns and injuries that effect

magical golf swing that

s once perfection (in ournds).

I am now coming offa second surgery to myshoulders, the right onethis time. The left onewas done several yearsago.

With all the stretch-ing I can muster and all the re-habilitation I and my insurancecan afford (thats a story for an-other time), I will never be ableto get my hands high above myshoulders so that I can get theclub to parallel like all the tour-ing pros.

I cannot keep my left arm to-tally straight as I am supposedto according to all the golf in-struction manuals. I cannotgenerate 115 mph speed withmy driver in order to carry the

ball 300 yards.Combine this with all the

other little things we all have tolive with like bad backs andnecks, bad hips and bad knees,and yet we all long for a golfswing that Tiger Woods andErnie Els would die for.

You know what? We can all

still to learn to swing the golfclub so that we somehow liveup to the potential we may pos-sess. We simply have to findthe swing that works for eachof us given all of our aches andinjuries. It may not be the gamewe played 30 years ago (we alllie about how good we used to

be anyway).We can still enjoy the game

of golf. I hope to play again

soon.Doug has been a

the PGA of Americaand has taught full

Recreation CentersHe previously taugfor the city of Peoreral community colarea.

Doug teaches bment at Grandviewand Desert Trails g

He can be reached 9163.

My golf swing used to be a thing of beautyBUILDING A BETTER GOLF GAME

Doug Weber

The second-annual Executive Womens Golf CluCity West Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament rathan $13,500 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancetion.

The event was held Saturday, Nov. 11, at StarCourse. More than 300 golfers and volunteers attend

port of the cause. The amount raised topped last yeThe tournament organizing committee owes a hu

gratitude to all the sponsors, donors and volunteerstributed so generously and were instrumental in the the tournament. Thank you!

Tournament nets $13,50fight against breast can

Congratulations to Sun City West resident Jan Pawl whocored his third hole in one recently!Pawl, a 22-year resident, hit his ace on Oct. 22 on the 127-

ard hole No. 8 at Grandview Golf Course.His first hole in one was May 19, 1996 on the 180-yard

ole No. 15 at Grandview. He hit his second one on Feb. 3,990, on hole No. 6 at Echo Mesa Golf Course. That hole is54 yards.Pawl is a member of the Early Birds Golf Club.

Pawl records third ace!www.rcscw.com

Golfers: Be sure to checkthe Rec Centers web site atwww.rcscw.com frequentlythis month as the sites newlyupdated format will be un-veiled in early December.

The site provides informa-tion on making tee times,phone numbers for your fa-vorite courses, the CrookedPutter menu and much more!


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he Green Team has an-nced play dates on Satur-s, Dec. 1 and 15, at Stardustf Course in Sun City West.ssigned tee times, whichl be reserved on a first-

me, first-served basis, willfrom 1 to 2:30 p.m. Playersl need their Sun City Westcards, plus the standard

e-hole fee payable on the

day of play for greens fees.going on to play 18 holes is anindividual option. Golf carrentals are available; the costcan be shared by two players.

To reserve a time, a playermust go to Stardust GolfCourse and enter his or hername in the Green Team sign-up book available at thestarters counter. Currently, this

is the only way to register; nophone reservations are taken.

The Green Team is designedfor Sun City West residentswho are lightly experiencedgolfers, for those who havent

played in a while, and forgolfers of all ages who want togolf in a relaxed game atmos-

phere.While the Green Team for-

mat provides a friendly, non-stressful environment, playersmust have had at least somehands-on golfing experience.

Residents with no golf expe-rience who are interestedin learning to play can join the

New Golfers and Mentors pro-gram by sending an e-mail [email protected] for infor-mation on this free introduc-

tion program.To get on the Gre

mail list or for quesquests for more in

please send an [email protected], oOperations at 623-5the Golf Hotline a6117 and leave a myour name and lonumber.

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NameLyle KarstedtEleanor BomgaarsNorman E. DyeGary SchaeferRetha ChappelearJacqueline CheckJim WilliamsSandy JamesJim QuigleyJan PawlI.H. Wynn AvidanJim Liddell

Joe Anderson

Holes in One

The Sun City West Sundayouples welcomes all golfingouples to join us forur semi-monthlyvents. Our sched-e for the balance of007 is: Dec. 9: Trailidge Dec. 30: Desertrails

The sign-up book for theevents is at the course we

will be playing twoweeks prior to theevent.

If you have ques-tions or want to signup and can not get tothe course, call JeanSerr at 623-214-1501.

SUNDAYCOUPLESGOLF

For consistent golf sh

develop a pre-shot rouWhat is a pre-shot

routine and why is itimportant?

A pre-shot routineis what we gothrough to prepareourselves to take agolf shot. It includestaking a practiceswing (if you prefer to takeone), lining up the clubfaceto the target, and getting ourgrip and stance.

Everyone is different, sothe order in which thosethings are done may vary, aslong as they are done cor-

rectly and consistently. Yourpre-shot routine may take be-tween 5 and 15 seconds.Again, everyone is different,

but it should be the same forevery shot, every time.

Why is a pre-shot routineimportant? First, having aroutine helps us to do thesame thing every time, and inthe same order, which shouldhelp with the consistency ofour golf shots. We all realizethat golf is a game of inches,and little things can make a

big difference.

Second, pre-shot helps to kgood menwhile plagame.

Instead oourselves think too m

ing a pre-shot routius to go into an amode where we relax and swing. (Aknow it is much eagood golf shots whrelaxed and not oing!)

Remember, pracpre-shot routine oning range and develthing that works bes

Robin is a Classmember and teacher. She gives lalternating weeks

Mesa, Deer Valley blebrook. Lessons

For information, sholiday gift certifictact Robin at 623-3or email go

[email protected].

Robin Eichten

GOLFINGWITHROBINet a grip if you want a better shots a teaching pro, itlways surprising toto see how manyple play the gameh a weak grip. Aak grip is one where

hands are turnedard the target onclub.he V of the hand onbottom of the club, the onesest to the butt of the club,nts toward the chin. Themb of that hand is, more or, on top of the club.he reason I find this sur-ing are the problems this

p presents. First, it is moreficult to square up the club-e. The hands seldom rotatek to address position, so thebface remains open as it

mes through the ball. Thisses weak shots where thebface is not facing the di-ion the clubhead is travel- The net result is a mis-hit

ere the ball curves off in thection the clubface is facing.he second problem is moreing. The golfer puts him-f/herself in a position whereshe has a lot to recoverm. When the clubface isn at the top, the golfer hasrelease the hands early toare the face. The hands are

y active. This is the death

knell for consistentball striking. When thehands have to be ontheir own agenda dur-ing the downswing,the chances that they

are going to maneuverthe clubface correctlyin so short a timeframe are negligible.

In the golf swing, we wantthe hands to be as quiet as pos-sible. We want whatever move-ment they do make to be aresult of the arm swing, not in-dependent from it. When thehand action comes from themovement of the arms and theweight of the club, the move-ment is dependable and pre-dictable. Consistent ballstriking is the result.

The solution to this dilemmais to strengthen the grip onthe club. Turn the bottom hand,so that the V formed by thethumb and index finger of thathand points toward the shoul-der farthest from the target.

The V formed by the thumband index finger of the otherhand should point toward thesame shoulder. Now the club-face will be square or even alittle closed at the top. Thegolfer doesnt have to manipu-late the clubface to square it

during the downswing. The

clubface is squared by the gripbefore the swing even takesplace.

This solution will get theclubface square at impact. Thiswill give more distance be-

cause the clubface is facing inthe direction the clubhead istraveling. The ball will also flystraight (what a concept!).

The more important result ofthis grip, however, is that thegolfers consistency will im-

prove. This will happen be-cause the golfer does not haveto manipulate the clubface dur-ing the downswing. When thehands get quieter, the chancesof solid contact go way up.

Dont make a mistake beforeyou swing. Turn your grip tothe rear if you are not doing it

already. You will see longer,straighter and more consistentshots as a result.

NOTE: The free clinics inDecember at Trail Ridge GolfCourse will cover the shortgame. They will be given onTuesday and Friday, Dec. 11and 14. Come join us!

Tom Drisler is the instructorat Trail Ridge Golf Course.

For lessons please call 602-316-0419. Video with a take-home CD is part of the

package.

Tom Drisler

reen Team play dates scheduled Dec. 1 and 15 at Stard


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n an effort to help ourking residents partake inb activities, the Rec Cen-News will be periodicallylishing a list of night and

ekend club activities.your chartered club has

evening or weekend ac-y not listed here, pleaseail us [email protected] or mail a

e to: RCSCW/Rec Cen-News, 19803 R.H. John-

Blvd., Sun City West,85375.lease call the numbersd to verify the time and

e of the activity. Pleasee that those events listed a beginning and end

e are generally open clubrs and not indicative of acific, planned event.

MONDAYSalligraphy: 6:30-8:45. for those wishing tok on calligraphy, stamp-

scrapbooking or clubects; 623-594-4150.ribbage: 6 p.m., Kuentz,-4246.eading: 6 p.m., Beards-556-4237.lub Espaol: 6 p.m.,

ns Club Stampedeom (men and womencome), 546-3895.nvestment Club of Sun

City West: 6 p.m., R.H.Johnson Lecture Hall, 546-2637

Shuffleboard West: 6:15p.m., Sports Pavilion, 584-5061.

Pickleball: drop-in play 7p.m., R.H. Johnson Rac-quet Sports Center.

TUESDAYSDancing Arts: Zumba, 7

p.m., Palm Ridge, 584-6222or 214-5840.

Dancing Arts: Stretch Pi-lates, 8 p.m., Palm Ridge,584-6222 or 214-5840.

Kiva West DuplicateBridge: 6:15-9:30 p.m.,Beardsley, 214-1277.

Rhythm Tappers: 4 p.m.,Palm Ridge, 544-0635.

Club 52 Card Club: 5p.m., Mens Club StampedeRoom (men and womenwelcome), 544-3689.

500 Card Club: 5 p.m.,Beardsley, 584-6689.

Yoga: 5:30 p.m., Beards-ley, 546-3852.

Coin and Stamp: 6 p.m.,Kuentz, 544-0871.

Model Railroad: 6 p.m.,R.H. Johnson, 556-1855.

Shuffleboard West:6:15p.m., Sports Pavilion, 584-5061.

Basketeers: 6:30 p.m.,Kuentz, 544-7827.

Latin and BallroomDance: 6:30 p.m., R.H.Johnson, 544-0805.

Palo Verde Patchers: af-ternoons and evenings asrequested, Kuentz, 214-4860.

WEDNESDAYSCalligraphy West/Scrap-

booking: 5-8 p.m., Kuentz,584-6457.

One-Partner Bridge: sign-in 5:30 p.m., play at 6:15,Beardsley, 215-4583.

Lapidary: 6 p.m., R.H.Johnson, 215-2221.

Mis-Cues Couples Bil-liards: 6 p.m., Sports Pavil-ion, 584-2335.


Bunco: 7 p.m., Beardsley,556-4818.

Pickleball: drop-in play 7p.m., R.H. Johnson Rac-quet Sports Center.

Woodworking: 6-9 p.m.,Woodshop at Kuentz, 584-2242.

THURSDAYSRhythm Tappers: 4 p.m.,

Palm Ridge, 544-0635.Rip N Sew: 4 p.m., R.H.

Johnson, 388-6773.Club 52 Card Club: 5

p.m., Mens Club (men and

women welcome), 544-3689.

Euchre Card Club: 6p.m., Beardsley, 466-8328.

Latin and BallroomDance: 5 p.m., Palm Ridge,544-0805.

Dancing Arts: Zumba, 7p.m., Palm Ridge, 584-6222or 214-5840.

Dancing Arts: Stretch Pi-lates, 8 p.m., Palm Ridge,584-6222 or 214-5840.

Yoga: 5:30 p.m., Beards-ley, 546-3852.

Pan Card Club: 6 p.m.,Beardsley, 546-1938.

Cribbage: 6 p.m., Kuentz,444-4246.

Westerners Square

Dance: 7 p.m., R.H. John-son, 214-5534.


FRIDAYSKaraoke: 7-10 p.m.,

Beardsley, 584-3895.Pickleball: drop-in play 7

p.m., R.H. Johnson Rac-quet Sports Center.

SATURDAYSRacquet Club: 6 a.m.-11

p.m., tennis courts, 975-0215.

Pickleball: drop-in play 7a.m., R.H. Johnson Rac-

quet Sports Center.Rhythm Tappers: 6:45

a.m.-noon, Palm Ridge,544-0635.

Johnson Lawn Bowls: 7a.m.-9 p.m., R.H. JohnsonLawn Bowling, 544-2691.

Softball: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.,Liberty Field at Kuentz, 556-9263.

Mens Club: 7:30 a.m.-4p.m., Mens Club, 546-0452.

Stained Glass: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Palm Ridge, 546-4636.

Arthritis Club: 8 a.m.,Beardsley Indoor Pool, 546-5710.

Clay Club: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.,

Beardsley, 975-0303.Johnson Lapidary: 8

a.m.-noon, R.H. Johnson,215-2221.

Karaoke: 8-11 a.m.:Mens Club StampedeRoom, 584-3895.

Racquetball/Handball: 8a.m., R.H. Johnson Rac-quetball/Handball Courts,544-9809.

Weavers West: 8 a.m.-noon, Kuentz, 546-8313.

Handi-Capables: 9 a.m.,Beardsley, 584-8762.

Rip N Sew: 9 a.m.-4p.m., R.H. Johnson, 388-6773.

Bocce: 9 a.m.-noon, R.H.

Johnson Boc546-5646.

Sun West Aa.m.-3 p.m., K1022.

Womens S9:45 a.m.-4 p.mClub at Kuentz

Woodworkinp.m., Woodsho584-2242.

Ceramics Wep.m. the seconSaturdays of eR.H. Johnson,

Kiva WestBridge: noon-4 sley, 214-1277

Dancing Ap.m., Palm R

6222.Saturday Lad

Bridge: noon-3 sley, 546-3926

Hillcrest Ballr4-10 p.m., R.H214-2561.

Saturday Gamesters: Beardsley, 810

SUNDARacquet Clu

p.m., tennis c0215.

Johnson Lawp.m., R.H. JohBowling, 544-2

Evening, weekend activities meet needs of busy reside

It is important to keep the arm closethe body to ensure a straight arm

wing. Another technique that willlp you develop a straight arm swingd straighter ball direction is visualrgeting. The way bowlers use theires is as important to their unique

yles as any other body action.Some bowlers are most comfortableing the arrows as targets while oth-s use the dots on the lane, much closer to theul line, and still others target at the splices oren farther down the lane. Are you using thergeting system best suited to your game?The worst case scenario in targeting for mostwlers is looking at the pins. The pins are 60

feet away. Any target you can find onthe lane closer to the foul line will im-

prove your accuracy and result in astraighter ball trajectory.

By experimenting with different tar-get distances, you will likely find astraighter trajectory can be achievedand your game will improve.

Visual targeting can also help youwith your ball roll. For example, if you

normally target at the arrows, looking for a tar-get farther down the lane can help you get the

ball into a longer skid when conditions are dry.Looking at a closer target will help you set the

ball down sooner and get it into an earlier rollwhen the lanes are oily.

Attention all wanna-bebowlers! Learn to Bowl clin-ics are offered every month toget you on the road to learningthis fun sport.

The December sessions will

begin 9 a.m. Wednesdays,Dec. 5, 12 and 19, at JohnsonLanes in the Sports Pavilion.

Cost is $25 per person,

which includes weeks of instruc

bowling. Paymentsvations can be maSports Pavilion cou

Our certified bo

structors, Marie FoRay Hansen, will tethe fundamentals inwelcoming atmosph

Bowling

623-5

MARIESBOWLINGTIP: VISUALTARGETING

AGE 12 DECEMBER 2007

Marie FormanBowling Instructor

Learn to Bowl

CPR/AED classes resuAll Sun City West residents

and Association employees areencouraged to take free CPRand AED classes, offeredmonthly in the R.H. JohnsonLecture Hall, 19803 R.H.Johnson Blvd.

Classes start promptly at 8

a.m. The next available class isMonday, Dec. 10. To be fair toall students and so that learningis not interrupted, there is noadmittance after class begins.Classes usually take four orfive hours.

Sign up early and dont belate! These classes fill up earlyduring the fall and winter.

Residents and employees

may sign up www.rcscw.com. Iany problems regiline, call Bob War3760 or Tom R584-0906. If you caa class youve sign

please call TomClasses are limited

ple per session.

ASCW votes Dec. 15 for new presidenturing our recent Bowlingociation of Sun City Westurday Night No-Tap event,w of our members hit thatfect score of 300: Melrey (2), Rich Mazzolini,n Goff, Bill Wellnitz, andry Hamman. Congratula-

ns to you all.ecember Schedule: Satur-No Taps will be on Dec. 115. The next No-Tap will

on Monday, Dec. 31, and

will be our New Years Eve NoTap and Champagne Breakfast.We will not have a No Tap

event on Saturday, Dec. 29.Ticket prices will be posted atlater date for the ChampagneBreakfast. Regular No TapTournaments for BASCWmembers are only $10 each forSaturday night. You may signup at the Johnson Lanes moni-tors desk.

The BASCW general mem-

bership meeting will begin 4p.m. Dec. 15 in the LectureHall. At that meeting we willvote on a new president, whowill join the Board on Jan. 1,2008. Please plan to attend themeeting just prior to the NoTap Tournament at 5:30.

On Dec. 31, the Board willsay goodbye to Jan Woodruffand Sue Geller, who haveserved our club for four years.

Information: 623-694-0424.


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Club Contacts


Phone NumbersAIN TELEPHONE NUMBER:23-544-6000

JOHNSON REC CENTER:44-6105wimming Pool: 544-6106ennis Reservations: 544-6151

Mini Golf, Table Tennis, Arcade,Racquetball, Bocce: 544-6108

LLAGE STORE: 544-6135ocated at R.H. Johnson

Rec Center)

RH JOHNSON LIBRARY:544-6130

SPORTS PAVILION (Bowling):544-6140Strike Zone Eatery: 544-6116

BEARDSLEY REC CENTER:544-6524Pool/Mini Golf: 544-6525

KUENTZ REC CENTER:544-6580Swimming Pool/Fitness:544-6561

PALM RIDGE REC CENTER:544-6580Swimming Pool/Fitness:544-6581

GOLF OPERATIONS: 544-6037Tee Time Confirmation:544-6044Tee Time Reservations:

www.cgsteetimes.comCourse Conditions: 544-6175DEER VALLEY: 544-6016DESERT TRAILS: 544-6017ECHO MESA: 544-6014

GRANDVIEW: 544-601Crooked Putter: 544-60PEBBLEBROOK: 544-STARDUST: 544-6012TRAIL RIDGE: 544-601

ADMINISTRATIONGeneral Manager: 544-Human Resources: 544Member Services: 544-

Rec Center News: 544Website: 544-6133Recreation Manager: 5Tours & Scheduling: 54Box Office: 544-6032

Arts & CraftsSun West Art, Mari-

n Hutflesz: 975-1022Basketeers, Marthauck: 544-7827Calligraphy, Judywlan: 214-1305Ceramics West,k Marten: 546-8685Clay Club, A.W.cer: 975-0303Copper Cookers,

anne Bottorf: 584-34Johnson Lapidary,y Gray: 215-2221SCW Beaders, Mar-e Brady: 556-4237Leather Carvers,n Granlund: 977-

29

Mac-Cro-Knit, Sallylardo: 546-9140Metal Club, Leemer: 556-5401Encore Needle &

aft, Eleanor Hamil-: 214-2990Photography West,rnardine Ginsberg:6-2346Porcelain Painters,nstance Irmer: 214-20Palo Verde Patch-, Barbara Shorty:

4-4860Rosemaling-Euro-

an Folk Art, Deeum: 584-4134Rip n Sew, Kathyndersen: 388-6773Creative Silk Flow-, Barbara Lewis:

4-8434Toy-Ki Silvercraft,sie Cuddie: 544-8791Stained Glass

afters, Thomasng: 546-4636Creative Stitchers,

Catherine Vaught: 214-0759

Tole Artists, KathyCapps: 546-5924

Weavers WestGuild, Anne Hance:546-8313

Woodworking, Gor-don Putz: 584-2242

Cards & Games Kiva West Dupli-

cate Bridge, JamesCawley: 214-1277

Saturday LadiesContract Bridge, TigerTague: 546-3926

Tuesday ContractBridge, Dorothy Johns:556-2525

One Partner

Bridge, William Bur-dette: 215-4583 SCW Bunco, Vivian

Hennessey: 556-4818 Canasta West, Ar-

lene Rozmus: 546-3803 Five-Hundred Card,

Dottie Merrill: 584-6689 Cribbage, James

Tappen: 444-4246 Saturday Night

Gamesters, Mary Tack-ett: 810-9153

Euchre Card Play-ers of SCW, William

Scott: 466-8328 Mah Jongg, SoniaRhodes: 546-2845

Pan Card Club,Herb Bunke: 546-1938

Pinochle, DavidCiminello: 584-2675

Sheepshead, JimWeuzel: 328-8048

Club 52 Card Club,Beverlee Peterson: 544-3689

Dance Country Western,

Anita Kellner: 214-3903

Hillcrest Ballroom,Nancy Jones: 214-2561

International SocialDance, Anna Besmer:214-0875

Latin Ballroom,Barbara Coupe: 544-0805

Line Dancers, Car-olyn Etzel: 214-2967

Westerners SquareDance, Don Thoene:214-5534

Health & Fit-ness

Arthritis Club, RonRasmussen: 546-5710

Energetic Exercise,Melba Franke: 584-4903

Fitness Club, AlvinAndrus: 546-9648

Handi-Capables,Carole Thompson: 584-8762

Water Fitness, Bar-bara Brennan: 975-6948

Yoga, CarolynScullin: 546-3852

Hobbies &Travel

Agriculture, Mar-

shall Oaks: 584-3770 Coin & Stamp, Fred

Bubeheimer: 544-0871 Computers West,

Robert Kelling: 214-8589

Garden Club, Ar-lene Macy: 214-7823

Model Railroad,Ron Nagy: 556-1855

Recreational Vehi-cle, Virginia Caldwell:214-1331

Rockhounds West,Bill Blakley: 584-7992

Investment Club,Vernon Johnson: 546-2637

Music & Per-formance

Dancing Arts,Helen Onni: 584-6222

Westernaires Cho-rus, Sandy Burke: 214-5108

Karaoke, NonaUthoff: 584-2661

Musicians Club,Craig Lee: 584-0308

Organ & Keyboard,Flora Rutledge: 975-0023

Rhythm Tappers,Gerry Zoph: 214-8504

Stardust Theatre

Council, Jan Cooley:975-4003

Theatre West,Roseann Wagner: 546-0186

Social Canine Compan-

ions, Don Gerboth:546-4093

Club Espaol, Mar-garet Rauch: 214-7530

Friends of the Li-brary, JoAnn Dauer:214-9170.

Mens Club, RobertParoubek: 546-0452

Singles Club, LuMarchese: 444-8420

Womens SocialClub, Marlene Sullivan:584-8893

Sports - Golf Golf Council SCW,

Howard Allnutt: 214-0583

Deer Valley Men,Robert ONeill: 215-

7648 Deer Valley

Women, Christa Ret-fordn: 546-2910

Desert Trails Men,Dennis Bailey: 214-8853

Desert TrailsWomen, Sharron Peter-son: 546-9698

Echo Mesa Men,Cliff Morton: 546-0513

Echo MesaWomen, TrishaMitchell: 546-4897

Grandview Men,Jay Fernstrum: 214-6949

Grandview Women,Dianne Schroetlin: 546-4626

Lady Putters SCW,Jeanne Ricard: 546-8326

Pebblebrook Men,Noah Murphy: 546-8736

PebblebrookWomen, Sarah Baird:546-2854

Mens Putting,Manny Zarate: 362-9164

PebblebrookWomen Niners, Clau-dia Elder: 556-2880

Stardust Men, Dar-ryl Plout: 975-1802

Stardust Women,Karen Hunter: 544-6986

Stardust WomenNiners, BarbaraScalise: 975-3826

Trail Ridge Men,Angelo Petrarca: 214-3353

Trail Ridge Women,Joan Stephanian: 214-0745

Spor Crestview

Riders, Don O584-6442

PicklebalWasserman: 9

Mis-CuesBilliards, Mason: 584-233

SCW BocStroming: 546

Tennis, Mson: 546-1145

Bowlers Ation, Janice W694-0424

Western Hshoe, Louis K214-3903

Johnson Bowls, Kathle544-2691.

Mini-GolfeRobert Wolbe4194

Racquet COgle: 975-02

Platform TRon Gliot: 584

Racquetbball, Jim Carp544-9809

ShuffleboSchaible: 584

SCW SoftNelson: 556-9

SportsmeWilliam Elledg1508

Hot Shot Ron Gillette: 5

Table TenScheidt: 556-

Chartered Cership is subjechange. The updated as neCall 544-6031


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JEANNE MOORE and

CKIE VAN OGTROP

all has arrived and its timeour cygnets to leave theirts at our Sun City West golf

rses. In mid-October, ouran volunteers took on thek of placing them with newtners.

female cygnet namedoxie was hatched at Grand-w (Lake No. 13). Roxie wascated to Deer Valley Lake11, where she is joined by

ale cygnet named Nemoo came from Trail Ridgeke No. 3).t first, Roxie was shy andy of Nemo, but, after a fews, she became accustomed

er new mate.arb Stevens has taken ontask of hand-feeding RoxieNemo twice a day.emo is adventurous and has

ndered through the cart tun-to the north side of Deerley Road on more than oneasion.o, if you are Findingmo wandering or at a lakeer than Deer Valley No. 11,

please call Jackie at the Envi-ronmental Services Office,623-544-6145.

The female cygnet from TrailRidge (Lake No. 3) Abigail

has been partnered with PiggyWiggy at Grandview Lake No.11. Piggy was quite lonely andis very happy with the arrivalof Abby.

Abby seems to like to wan-der and has been found on oc-casion making her way towardGrandview Lake No. 13. Eachtime she is recaptured and re-

turned to Piggy anlake.

Angel, the male cDeer Valley (Lake

been partnered withPebblebrook Lak

Romeo survived atack earlier this yerehabilitated from hHe is ecstatic to hav

join him on his lakNormally, two m

mix well as they cfor territory. HowRomeo being hathis pair seems to b

ble.There is one rema

cygnet on Grandvie13. He will be plachome early next ye

We wish to thankident caretakers foenthusiasm they gswan program.

The swan team wtend a special ThaYvonne Marshall wfed and nurtured cygnets at her lake. she misses her much as they miss care.

Empty Nesters

Roxie and Nemo take a swim together at Lake No. 11 at Deer Valley Golf Course.

The Sun City West Pioneers cele-ated their 29th anniversary on Oct.with a catered dinner at The Madi-

n in Sun City West.The Pioneers include the first resi-nts of Sun City West, those whooved to the community from October78 through 1979. From the first Va-ty Shows and arts and crafts fairs to

e countless events in between, the Pi-eers set Sun City West on the path

at brought it where it is today. Theycame the backbone of the charteredubs and bonded over their years to-ther in Del Webbs retirement haven,

d they are still enjoying the wonder-life here.Current officers are Presidentances Decker, Vice President Noelinfield, Secretary Dee Balaker,easurer Emma Koos, Hospitality Di-ctor Beverly Temple, and Honoraryrector Helen Daniel.n the early years, Sun City Wests

ettlers got together socially fromme to time. On March 6, 1984, an or-nizational meeting of residents whod moved to Sun City West in that

me frame was held. With the help ofevco Del Webbs developmentmpany this meeting was held at the

Sundome. More than 500 interestedpeople attended.

The first official social meeting washeld at the Lakes Club in Sun City inOctober 1984. A contest was held toname the club, and Pioneers of SunCity West was chosen. MildredToldrian was the organizer and first

president, and, until her death in 2000,she was an inspiration to the club. Theother first officers were Vice PresidentLois Copes, Secretary Frieda Schwartzand Treasurer Sol Robinson. In 1986,the groups membership totaled 1,092.

The Pioneers have always had dedi-

cated officers leading the group. Themembers wish to give special recogni-tion to Sol Robinson for the years hewas on the Board, and for creating themagical covered wagon announce-ments for the groups next social event.For more than 11 years, Helen Danielwas the groups faithful treasurer, oneof the most time-consuming offices tohold. Thank you, Helen and Sol.

The yearly dinners and January cof-fees give the Pioneers the opportunityto become reacquainted and to remi-nisce about the old times. The mem-

bership has now dwindled down toaround 100, but those members will

continue to get together.Pioneers President Frances Decker

introduced the evenings speaker,Edson Allen. Allen, president of theSun Cities Historical Society and au-thor of the communitys history book Sun City West Silver Celebration took the Pioneers on a historical jour-ney back before Sun City West was

born in his presentation, From CottonBalls to Golf Balls.

Decker, who moved to Sunin June 1979 and boasts rec3778, brought photo collectevent to share with her fellowrecounting the communityyears.

Other participants in the29th anniversary event incSilvis, who gave the invocBill Woodyard, who led ththe Pledge of Allegiance.

Sun City West Pioneers Officers for 2007-2008 include, from left, Emma Koos, President Frances Decker, Secretary Dee Balaker and HDirector Beverly Temple. Not pictured are Vice President Noel Winfieldorary Director Helen Daniel.

Sun City West Pioneers celebrate 29th anniversa


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Editors Note: Details of these summaries are available in th

R.H. Johnson Library at 13801 W. Meeker Blvd.

October FinancialsRecreation Centers of Sun City West, Inc.

Balance SheetOctober 31

2008 2007ASSETS

rent Assetsh and Cash Equivalents 4,206,137 4,620,625tricted Cash 5,977,740 5,212,341ounts Receivable 756,148 540,342e Receivable:Theatre West 57,925 40,659ntories 215,907 191,633

paids And Other Assets 182,691 179,893

otal Current Assets 11,396,551 10,785,496

d Assetsniture & Fixtures 977,418 977,418chinery & Equipment 9,837,868 9,183,811dings 35,380,404 34,656,903d Improvements 33,582,125 33,071,708d 5,196,987 5,196,987icles 819,938 744,173

85,794,742 83,831,002

umulated Depreciation (51,180,251) (48,824,365)

otal Fixed Assets 34,614,490 35,006,636

al Assets 46,011,042 45,792,132

LIABILITIES AND EQUITIESilitiesounts Payable 579,255 746,497rued Purchase 84,830 32,015ay Sweeps - Pro Shop 158,945 160,803Gift Certificates 4,089 5,150ital Lease 10,568 79,662

W Softball Club 31,912 23,584rued Payroll 238,897 206,833rued Vacation Payable 443,436 376,130roll Taxes Payable 12,820 29,203ployee Optional Insurance 4,362 4,114ility for Return Checks 151 1,225

nument Sign Advance 0 39,253rued Taxes Payable 46,027 48,787

rued Pension Plan 127,422 126,173ona Sales Tax Payable 4,295 4,863erred Membership Fees 3,550,015 2,989,764erred Golf Revenue 721,254 933,333

l Liabilities 6,018,285 5,807,396

EQUITYained Earnings 41,656,002 41,341,632

Profit / (Loss) (1,663,245) (1,356,896)

l Equity 39,992,757 39,984,736

l Liabilities and Equity 46,011,042 45,792,132

Bowling Lineage by Fiscal Year *

MONTH FY 2005-06 FY 2006-07 FY 2007

July ** 10,733

August ** 4,247

September 22,370 21,239

October 30,594 28,520November 29,234 28,594

December 26,347 35,180

January 32,814 34,674

February 33,694 30,623March 35,456 35,347

April 18,155 17,358

May 11,449 10,240June 12,130 11,561

FY to Date 52,964 64,739

FY Total 252,243 268,316

* Fiscal Year runs from July 1 to June 30

Golf Rounds by Fiscal Year *

MONTH FY 2005-06 FY 2006-07 FY 2007

July 13,960 14,967August 13,859 15,097September 18,435 19,303October 23,010 22,548November 29,405 28,879December 28,845 24,807January 38,208

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