On Tuesday, March 17th at 5pm, attend a St. Patrick’s Day party, complete with dinner (corned beef and cabbage with soda bread dessert) and lively entertainment by the band, Paddy’s Peg Leg. The event is in the Auditorium. Purchase your $8 ticket in the Activities Center.

Fine Arts Exhibit and SaleCome see the beautiful items that our talented resident artists have for display and sale at the Fine Arts of Glencroft Exhibit and Sale on Wednesday, March 11th in the Auditorium from 9am - 2pm. There will be an assortment of art forms presented.

Tax HelpAARP will be on campus Monday, March 16th offering tax filing services for residents. Pick up tax forms in Resident Services now and put your name on the list. Spaces are limited.

Gold Rush DaysPurchase your Gold Rush Days All Access Pass for $27 in the Activities Center. The pass will give you access to the three ticketed events plus a free T-shirt. (Or tickets may be purchased individually.) While you’re there, sign up for one of the tournaments that will be played during Gold Rush Week, March 23rd-27th. The Gold Rush Days Booklets are available in the Activities Center.

3K RaceSign up to run, walk, or roll on Saturday, March 21st at 9am for Glencroft’s Annual 3K Race and Fun Run. The race will begin in the Administration Parking Lot. Sign up for $5, in the Activities Center now. All proceeds go to the Benevolent Fund. Free T-shirt to paid participants.

Pioneer Living History MuseumOn Wednesday, March 25th join a group visiting the Pioneer Living History Museum in North Phoenix. Get your ticket, $10, in the Activities Center. Enjoy breakfast biscuits on route to the 1800’s town set on 90 acres. Bring money for lunch at the Rock Springs Cafe.

Friday EntertainmentTheaterWorks KidsAlive Teen program will be performing Under the Big Top, showcasing music from the Greatest Showman, Pippin, Godspell, Dumbo and more. Plan to attend this lively performance on Friday, March 13th at 6pm in the Auditorium.

Waffle DayDo you like waffles? Come to the Activities Center on Monday, March 16th at 10am to enjoy a free waffle!

NoticeThe Activities Center will be closed for regularly scheduled events, after Waffle Day, from March 16-28 in preparation for and during Gold Rush Week, March 23-27.

Do you want to attend a live musical? Sign up for the April 3rd production of Rex’s Exe’s - The Southern-fried mid-life crisis comedy! Load at 4:15pm and bring money for dinner at Brother’s Restaurant. The play begins at 7:30pm.

Buy a ticket, $26 (no refunds given), in the Activities Center by March 20th. Limited seating available.

2nd SundayCome to 2nd Sunday on March 8th at 5pm in the Auditorium for a musical evening provided by Grace Bible Church in Sun City. The missional focus will be the Neighborhood Christian Clinic. Everyone is invited!

“Nifty Fifties” Social HourThere will be a “Nifty Fifties” social hour gathering on Monday, March 9th at 1pm in the Copper Club. The “Nifty Fifties” are for those born during the 1950’s and their guest.

Saturday at the MarketplaceThe Marketplace is now open on Saturdays from 10am-2pm.

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INFORMER March 7-20, 2020 #6

8am-8pm Open Swim: IP9am Wii Bowling: AC12:30 Bingo: AC1-3pm Ping Pong: AC2:30-4:30pm Pinochle: T2SL

8am Women’s Water Exercise: IP9am Lap Swimming: IP9am Fit & Fab Exercise: MC10am Praying the Rosary: PSMC10am-1pm Open Swim: IP12:30-2:30pm Ping Pong: AC1pm Arthritic Women’s Water Exercise: IP1pm “Nifty Fifties” Gathering: CC1pm Pinochle: T2SL1pm Scrabble: CL1:15pm Bunco: AC3pm San Francisco Rummy: AC3-5pm Open Swim: IP5pm Women’s Water Exercise: IP6pm Mexican Train Dominoes: T2SL6pm Hand & Foot: AC6pm 5 Crowns: AC

8am Women’s Water Ex: IP9am Lap Swimming: IP9am Zoeflow: MC9:30am Bible Study: PSMC10am Assisted Swim: IP10am Alterations: AC10am-12pm Serene Mobility: AUD12-12:45pm Open Swim: IP1pm Yoga: MC1pm Hand & Foot: AC1pm Men’s Open Swim: IP2pm Bridge: CL2pm Euchre: T2S2pm Sunset Quilters: QR3-8pm Open Swim: IP5pm Mexican Train Dominoes: CL 6pm Hand & Foot: AC

8am-8pm Open Swim: IP9am Sunday School: UR9am Catholic Service & Communion: T2SL9:30am Bus: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church10am Community of Faith Worship Service: AUD2pm Worship Service: PDR

8am Women’s Water Exercise: IP9am Lap Swimming: IP9am Fit & Fab Exercise: MC10am Praying the Rosary: PSMC10am Waffle Day: AC10am-1pm Open Swim: IP1pm Arthritic Women’s Water Exercise: IP1pm Pinochle: T2SL1pm Scrabble: CL3-5pm Open Swim: IP5pm Women’s Water Exercise: IP6pm Mexican Train Dominoes: T2SL

8am Women’s Water Exercise: IP9am Lap Swimming: IP9am Zoeflow: MC9:30am Bible Study: PSMC10am Assisted Swim: IP12-12:45pm Open Swim: IP1pm Yoga: MC1pm Men’s Open Swim: IP2pm Bridge: CL2pm Euchre: T2S3-8pm Open Swim: IP5pm Mexican Train Dominoes: CL

LOCATIONSAC Activities Center/Villa PonderosaAUD AuditoriumCL Crossing Lounge

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SATURDAY 14

TUESDAY 10MONDAY 9

TUESDAY 17MONDAY 16

SUNDAY 8

SUNDAY 15

8am-8pm Open Swim: IP9am Wii Bowling: AC12:30 Bingo: AC1-3pm Ping Pong: AC2:30-4:30pm Pinochle: T2SL

8am-8pm Open Swim: IP9am Sunday School: UR9am Catholic Service & Communion: T2SL9:30am Bus: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church10am Community of Faith Worship Service: AUD2pm Worship Service: PDR5pm 2nd Sunday: AUD

PC Performance CenterPDR Providence Dining RoomPSMC Prov. Skinner Memorial ChapelQR Quilt Room

CR Crossings Craft RoomHR Henry’s Restaurant & GrillIP indoor PoolMC Movement Center

MARCH 7-20, 2020

Regularly scheduled activities in the Activities Center are canceled through March 30th due to Gold Rush Week.

8am Women’s Water Exercise: IP9am Lap Swimming: IP 9am Fit & Fab Exercise: MC9-11am Craft & Ceramics: CR9am-2pm Fine Arts Exhibit/Sale: AUD10am 10/40 Prayer Group: CL10am-1pm Open Swim: IP 1-3pm Ping Pong: AC1pm Arthritic Women’s Water Exercise: IP1-5pm Ascent Audiology: WC1pm 5 Crowns: AC3-8pm Open Swim: IP6pm Hand & Foot: AC6pm Movie & Popcorn: AUD

8am Women’s Water Exercise: IP9am Lap Swimming: IP9am Let’s Dance: AC10am Keystone Klub: CL12-12:45pm Open Swim: IP1pm Methodists & Friends:T2S1pm Yoga: MC1-3pm Mat Makers: CL1pm Men’s Open Swim: IP2pm Checkers: AC2-4pm Ping Pong: AC2:30pm Alzheimer’s Support: SP3-5pm Open Swim: IP4:15pm Dinner Club: $*5pm Women’s Water Exercise: IP5pm Mexican Train: CL 6pm Hand & Foot: AC

8am Women’s Water Exercise: IP8am Wood Carvers: CR9am Lap Swimming: IP9am Fit & Fab Exercise: MC10am Sign Language: AC10am Glencroft Writing Group: CL10am-1pm Open Swim: IP 1pm Arthritic Women’s Water Exercise: IP1pm Hand & Foot: AC1pm Needle Crafters: CL3-8pm Open Swim: IP6pm Under the Big Top: AUD

8am Women’s Water Exercise: IP9am Lap Swimming: IP10am-2pm Glencroft Quilters: QR12-12:45pm Open Swim: IP1pm Methodists & Friends:T2S1pm Yoga: MC1-3pm Mat Makers: CL1pm Men’s Open Swim: IP2:30pm Alzheimer’s Support: SP3-5pm Open Swim: IP5pm Women’s Water Exercise: IP5pm Mexican Train: CL

8am Women’s Water Exercise: IP8am Wood Carvers: CR9am Lap Swimming: IP9am Fit & Fab Exercise: MC10am Glencroft Writing Group: CL10am-1pm Open Swim: IP 1pm Arthritic Women’s Water Exercise: IP1pm Needle Crafters: CL3-8pm Open Swim: IP

RS Resident Services SP Sarah’s PlaceT2SL Towers 2nd Floor South LobbyTDR Towers Dining Room

WEDNESDAY 11

WEDNESDAY 18

FRIDAY 13THURSDAY 12

FRIDAY 20THURSDAY 198am Women’s Water Exercise: IP9am Lap Swimming: IP9am Fit & Fab Exercise: MC9-11am Craft & Ceramics: CR10am 10/40 Prayer Group: CL10am-1pm Open Swim: IP 1pm Arthritic Women’s Water Exercise: IP1-5pm Ascent Audiology: WC3-8pm Open Swim: IP6pm Movie & Popcorn: AUD

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TA Towers Amphitheater UR University Room VP Villa Ponderosa/Activities CtrWC Wellness Center

Regularly scheduled activities in the Activities Center are canceled through March 30th due to Gold Rush Week.

SPIRITUAL LIFEBible Study Tuesday, 9:30am, PSMCBus to: Our Lady of Perpetual HelpSunday, 9:30am Catholic Service (TV) & CommunionSunday, 9-10am, T2SLCatholic Mass 1st Wednesday, 10am, PSMCCommunity of Faith Worship Sunday, 10-11am, AUD10/40 Prayer GroupWednesday, 10am, CLMethodists & Friends Bible StudyThursday, 1pm, T2SLPraying the RosaryMonday, 10am, PSMCSunday SchoolSunday, 9-9:45am, URWorship ServiceSunday, 2pm, PDR

FITNESSArthritic Women’s Water ExerciseMon, Wed & Fri, 1pm, IPAssisted Swimming Tues & Thurs, 10-11am, IPFit & Fab Exercise ClassMon, Wed & Fri, 9-9:45am, MCLap Swimming OnlyMon-Fri, 9-10am, IPLet’s DanceThursday, 9am, ACMen’s Open SwimTues & Thurs, 1-3pm, IPOpen SwimMon, 10am-1pm & 3-5pmWed, Fri, 10am-1pm & 3-8pmTues, 12-12:45pm & 3-8pmThurs, 12-12:45pm & 3-5pmSat & Sun 8am-8pmPerformance CenterMon-Fri, 8am-4:30pmSaturday 8am-2pmWomen’s Water ExerciseMon-Fri, 8-8:50am, IPMon & Thurs, 5-6pm, IPYogaTues & Thurs, 1-2pm, MCZoeflowTuesday, 9am, MC

SHOPPINGCERAMICSWednesday, 9-11am, CRDaily: 623.873.2211 • Villa’s case

MARKETPLACEGroceries and toiletriesMon-Fri 9am-3pm, Saturday, 10am-2pm, VillaTHRIFT SHOPGently used clothing, shoes, linens, kitchen items, small electronics, crafts, jewelry. Mon, Wed & Fri, 9am-3pm VPTULIP PATCHCards, candy, flowers, & gift items for men, women and children. Mon-Fri, 9:30am -3:30pm, Saturday, 11am-2pm, PL

GAMESBingo (3 cards for $1) 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 12:30, ACBridgeTuesday, 2pm, CLBunco Monday, 1:15pm, ACCheckersThursday, 2pm, ACDominoes (Mexican Train)Monday, 6:00pm, T2STuesday & Thursday, 5pm, CLEuchreTuesday, 2pm, T2SLFive CrownsMonday, 6pm, ACWednesday, 1pm, AC Hand & FootTuesday & Friday, 1pm, ACDaily, 6pm, ACPing PongMonday, 12:30-2:30pm, ACWed & Sat, 1-3pm, AC Thursday, 2-4pm, ACPinochleMonday, 1-3pm, T2SLSaturday, 2:30-4:30pm, T2SLSan Francisco RummyMonday, 3pm, ACScrabbleMonday, 1pm, CLWii Bowling (open)Saturday, 9am, AC

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GROUPSAlzheimer’s SupportThursday, 2:30pm, Sarah’s PlaceKeystone Klub2nd Thursday, 10am, CLRed HattersLast Friday, 2:30pm, CL (not in March)

ARTSCeramics & CraftsWednesday, 9-11am, CRCeramics Only2nd Thursday, 1-3pm, CRMat Makers 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Thursdays, 1-3pm, CL Glencroft Quilters 1st, 3rd & 4th Thursdays, 10am-2pm, QRNeedle CraftersFriday, 1pm, CLSunset Quilters 2nd Tuesday, 2-8pm, QRWood CarversFriday, 8-11am, CRGlencroft Writing GroupFriday, 10am, CL

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