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Important Contact NumbersSun City Shadow Hills Community Association 80-814 Sun City Boulevard, Indio, CA 92203

760-345-4349Montecito Clubhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-772-9617Montecito Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . 760-772-0430Santa Rosa Clubhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-342-2850

Marla Miller, Interim General [email protected] . . . . . . 760-345-4349 Ext. 223

Ozzie Lopez, Facility Maintenance [email protected]. . . . . . . 760-345-4349 Ext. 224

Evangeline Gomez, Lifestyle and Fitness [email protected]. . . . . . 760-772-9617 Ext. 249

Jason Ewals, Fitness [email protected] . . . . . . . 760-772-0430 Ext. 231

Brenda Avina, Lifestyle [email protected] . . . . . . . 760-772-9617 Ext. 241

Gus Ramirez, Communications [email protected] . . . . . 760-342-2850 Ext. 204

General Manager, Golf Club . . . . 760-200-3375 Ext. 221

Food & Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-772-7992

Main Gate House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-345-4458

Phase III Gate House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-342-4725

Sales Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-772-5400

Shadow Hills Golf Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-200-3375

Shadows Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-772-4342

Sun City Shadow Hills Community Association Board of Directors

Tom Hutson, [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-347-6317

Stu Stryker, Vice [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-469-3922

Jerald “Jerry” Cavoretto, [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-469-2651

Judy Arnold, [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-200-3500

Leeanne Brock, Member at [email protected] . . . . . . . . . 760-772-5400

For warranty or customer service needs concerning your home, please email: [email protected] warranty issues and questions must go through this email.

You will receive an auto-reply stating your email has been received.

Mailbox Repair . . . Ozzie Lopez, 760-345-4349 Ext. 224

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Hours of OperationAssociation Office

Monday – Thursday · 9 AM – noon, 1 – 4 PMSaturdays: 8/13, 9/7, 10/5 · 8 AM – NOON

Montecito Fitness Center7 days a week · 5 AM – 8 PM

Montecito Clubhouse7 days a week · 6 AM – 10 PM

Santa Rosa Clubhouse7 days a week · 5 AM – 10 PM

Lifestyle Desk7 days a week · 8 AM – 5 PM

Montecito Café (Kiosk)7 days a week · 8 AM – 3 PM

Happy Hour · 7 days a week · 3 – 6 PM

Shadows RestaurantMonday –Thursday: Lunch: 10:30 AM – 4 PM

Friday: Lunch: 10:30 AM – 4 PMDinner: 5 – 8 PM

Saturday: Breakfast: 8 – 11 AMLunch: 11 AM – 4 PMDinner: 5 – 8 PM

Sunday: Breakfast: 8 – 11 AMLunch: 11 AM – 4 PMPasta Night: 5 – 8 PM

Happy Hour 7 Days a Week: 3 – 6 PMHours are subject to change.

TheView is published monthly by the Sun City Shadow Hills CommunityAssociation. This publication is copyrighted and may not be reproducedor reprinted without the written permission of SCSHCA. For inquiriesabout articles, content, and advertising inquiries, contact the LifestyleDepartment, 760-342-2850, or email [email protected].

StaffEditor-In-Chief: Marla Miller, Interim General Manager

Editor: Evangeline Gomez, Lifestyle and Fitness DirectorProduction: Gus Ramirez, Communications Coordinator

ResidentsSCSHCA Communications Committee:

Shaun Casey, Chair; Arnold Choy; Aggie Jordan; Lee Powell; Bonnie Tucker; Sid Weiss

DesignCynthia Gunn, Creative Services, La Quinta, CA

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Community Recognition• The Desert Sun newspaper announced in a recent Sunday edition that Sun CityShadow Hills by Del Webb has been included by Where to Retire magazine on“The Short List: 50 Best Master-PlannedCommunities in the United States.” Specialthanks should be given to Management,Staff, and all the community volunteers who made this possible.

Finance Advisory Committee• At the Committee’s June meeting, Phil Olson submitted his resignation. Phil has spent five years on the committeeand made a great contribution to the community and will be sorely missed.

• At this time I am very pleased to announcethat Clarke Schlabach has agreed to stepforward and assume the responsibility asChairman of the Committee. Clarke has a long history of volunteering in support of the community and served as a residentmember of the developer-controlled Board of Directors.

Universal Protection Service• During the month of May, Shadow Hills experienced four home break-ins.

• Due to the astute observations of one ofour security officers on perimeter patrol of a suspicious vehicle and his taking downthe vehicle license number, Indio policehave informed us that several suspects havebeen arrested. The matter is still under investigation.

Rules and Regulations• On June 11 the proposed changes to theCommunity Rules and Regulations were re-mailed to the residents in a format thatshould offer more clarity than the copy previously mailed.

• Comments from the previous mailing willbe added to comments received from thismailing and reviewed by the Board beforefinal approval is made.

July Board Meeting• At the July Board meeting scheduled for Monday, 22 July, the Board will be reviewing the following two major items:1. Community Rules and Regulations2. Community Vendor Control Program

The latest President’s Report can be found on our website at scshca.com.

News from the Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Association News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Feature Stories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

From Del Webb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Lifestyle Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Fitness & Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Club News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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President’s ReportJune 2013BY TOM HUTSONPRESIDENT

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Cash Balances in the Operating Accounts total$1,606,566 and in the Reserve Accounts total$8,246,666. All balances are invested according to theSun City Shadow Hills approved Investment Policy.Total combined revenue for the month was $843,679.

This includes assessment payments in the amount of$738,492 and interest, food and beverage, and other income in the amount of $105,187.Total Food and Beverage Expense was $15,728 over

budget for the month and under budget $15,065 for theyear. Cost of food for the month was 40.7% before

discounts on an anticipated budget of 35.5% before discounts. Cost of beverage for the month was 20.1% onan anticipated budget of 28%.Golf expenses were over budget $70,610 due to the

deficit subsidy funds transfer to BCG during the month.This will continue to increase monthly due to themonthly subsidy during this time of year.Total Year-to-Date Expenses were $101,027 under

budget on a year-to-date expense projection of$3,654,798. The cumulative total equity is $2,006,758,which includes fixed assets of $524,219.

Treasurer’s Finance and Variance ReportMay 2013BY JERALD J. CAVORETTOTREASURER

The latest Financials can be found on our website at scshca.com.

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Consent AgendaCommittee minutes were approved in Consent

Agenda as well as the following items, which arefully funded from reserves with the exception ofthe renewal of the Ecolab contract and the investment recommendations.1. Annual Renewal of EcoLab Pest EliminationServices Contract ($1,453.57 per month – noincrease from last year)

2. Replacement of Pro Shop Air ConditioningUnit; 3 bids received (Recommend approvalof Desert Air bid of $10,972.00)

3. Roof Maintenance of Golf Club & Santa RosaClubhouse; 3 bids requested and only onesubmitted by vendor we have used for 6 years(Recommend approval of CentiMark Roofingof $4,405.00)

4. Replacement of Broken Pool Umbrella topurchase from manufacturer (Recommendapproval of Pavilion Furniture for $1,081.98)

5. Resurfacing of Four Tennis Courts at Montecito Clubhouse; 3 bids requested and 2 received (Recommend approval of Courtmaster Sports, Inc., for $11,600.00)

6. Comerica Investment Recommendations(Recommend approval as per Investment Policy)

7. Ratification of Emergency Expenditure ofPlaster Repairs while pool is drained. Approved Desert Mirage Pools bid of$2,730.00

Old BusinessRevised Rules and RegulationsThe Board ruled to re-send the revised Rules andRegulations in a 3-color scheme showing theoriginal document in black, the changes in red,and the previously adopted rules which were notoriginally incorporated into the one document in blue.

New Business1. Pool Furniture Refurbishing Re-strapping of the Montecito pool chaiselounges only for a total of $4,022.04 which isa fully funded reserve expense.

2. Replacement of 21 Trees due to WindstormLoss and Damage Replace 21 trees damaged or lost in recentwindstorm for a total cost of $4,550.50 whichis a fully funded reserve expense.

3. Review of Draft Editorial Policy Approved adoption the Editorial Policy aspresented by the Communications AdvisoryCommittee which is to be adhered to for allcommunity publications, including The Viewmagazine, Website, and Directory.

4. Review of Rodeo Drive EntertainmentContract Approved Rodeo Drive contract with noomissions to standard entertainment contractand performance date of their choosing atShadows Restaurant – June 11, 2013.

5. Performance Agreement for The MightyEchoes Approved the performance agreement forMargrit Polak and the Mighty Echoes to perform on March 2, 2014, for $3,500.00.

6. Performance Agreement for Gloria Lash,Marco Mendez, and The SoCal KeyboardOrchestra Approved the performance agreement forGloria Lash on behalf of Marco Mendez andThe SoCal Keyboard Orchestra.

7. Amended SCSH Let’s Meet and EatChartered Club By-Laws Approved changes to the club’s By-Laws andCharter which include allowing a variety ofentertainment, with no performer scheduledmore than three times per year.

8. Approval of POS System Replacement Approved the purchase of the software andhardware of the JONAS POS system for a total of $84,284.62 with an annual maintenance support fee of $6,775.00 foryear two and beyond.

9. Video Recording of Board Meetings Approved Palm Springs Video to video recordthe general session board meetings and poston the Sun City Shadow Hills Communitywebsite through a secure YouTube link at $950 for first two hours and $150 each additional hour.

Motions Passed By Board · May 20, 2013

People Who Make Our Lives Better

Victor IbarraEmployee of the Month, July 2013

We are happy to recognize Victor Ibarra, our

employee of the month for July 2013. Victor has

been employed with Sun City Shadow Hills since

January 2013. Victor is our pool technician

at the Santa Rosa Clubhouse and while our

Montecito pool technician was out on medical

leave, Victor stepped up and maintained both

Santa Rosa and Montecito pools, which was very

challenging considering that both pools had to

be open and ready by 5 am. Victor has done an

exceptional job, not only maintaining the pools

and spas, but also maintaining the fountains at

the Jefferson and North Gate House.

We congratulate Victor for the outstanding job

he has done in servicing the pools and keeping

them crystal blue so that the residents can enjoy

a good clean splash every day.

We are proud to have him as part of our team

at Sun City Shadow Hills.

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We have had some changes over the summer in ourstaff so I have provided a new list below of several areasof interest and the staff member in the Association office who can most efficiently provide answers to yourquestions on the subject.• Landscape and Design Review QuestionsVanessa Ayon at [email protected]

• Violation Notice/Hearing QuestionsEvelyn Garcia at [email protected]

• Security and Access QuestionsEvelyn Garcia at [email protected]

• General Association QuestionsCari Burleigh at [email protected]

• Booking of Food and Beverage ServicesGilbert Moreno at [email protected] of the Association staff should be able to direct

your question to the proper staff member so that yourquestions are answered in a timely manner.The heat of the summer is in full bloom so remember

to take those extra precautions to stay cool and hydrated as well as look at ways to be more energy efficient in your home. Below are a few suggestions:• Turn it up. Set your thermostat as high as possible.Start with 78 degrees when at home and 85 degreeswhen away. For each degree above 72 you set thethermostat, you save between 1 – 3 percent. Be sureto take into consideration your health and comfort,and drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.

• Circulate air. Use fans to create cool breezes andkeep the air moving in your home. Ceiling fans, inparticular, can create enough air movement to makeit cooler by at least four degrees. This could translateinto a significantly lower monthly electric bill, as ceiling fans only use about as much energy as a100-watt light bulb.

From the General ManagerBY MARLA MILLERINTERIM GENERAL MANAGER

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• Shut the shades. Windows allow a lot of heat into your home. Keep drapes and shades closed during the day to keep the temperature down.

• Wash and dry wisely. Run only full loadswhen using your dishwasher or washing machine. Whenever possible, run those appliances during off-peak hours or whenyour air conditioner is turned off or barelyrunning, which typically is during theevening, to save energy. Use the clothesdryer’s moisture-sensing automatic dryingsetting if it has one, and clean your clothesdryer’s lint trap after each use.

• Unplug. Electronics — such as TVs, DVDs,chargers, computers, printers and other devices — use electricity even when they areturned off. By unplugging these devices whenyou’re not using them, you only save a few watts, but they quickly add up to biggersavings over time. Use a power strip for multiple devices, and switch it off before yougo to bed. Also, turn off lights in unoccupiedrooms.

• Plan pool time. If you have a pool, shortenthe operating time if possible. Switch the poolfilter and sweeper operations to off-peakhours and during nighttime if the pool hasautomatic cleaning settings.In addition to the steps that you can do to

save on energy, you can stay cool by joining activities in the Montecito Clubhouse. Notonly will you have fun and meet new friends;you may learn a new craft or game and staycool in the process. We look forward to seeingyou all around Montecito.If you have any questions please feel free to

contact the Association staff. We will be glad to help you or direct your questions to theproper staff member so that your questions areanswered in a timely manner. The Associationoffice staff is looking forward to assisting you.

Marla

Committee Reports

Design Review CommitteeBY JIM WIEBORG

Trees and bushes have really been growingbecause of the summer heat, so it’s probablytime to trim them again. Driving through theneighborhoods, I noticed several limbs hangingfrom trees. With the fast growth and the wind,you need to thin out your trees so the limbswon’t break. Because of safety, check that yourtree branches are at least seven feet above public sidewalks and 12 feet above the street.If you have a street sign on your property, ensure that it is not hidden by branches so thatit can be easily seen. Bushes in your front yardcan be no taller than 42 inches. A bougainvilleaplant can grow 12 inches in 14 days this timeof year, so you need to trim it more often tokeep it under control.Do not remove more than 20% of your tree’s

foliage at any one time! Remove dead limbs,low limbs, and crossing limbs first. Shake thelimb before you cut to see how much of thetree you will be removing.If you decide to install a satellite TV dish,

look carefully at the instructions on the sheetyou will fill out and sign. Most dish installersdo not follow the instruction to install the dishin an “unobtrusive location as close to the backof the dwelling as possible.” Many put the dishabove the nearest power source on the side ofthe house, which is usually near the front of thehouse.


From the Library BY SANDY KANELLIS

Welcome to your volunteer library. All materialsare donated, and a group of dedicated volunteerskeeps the library in tip top shape. No checkout isrequired. We only ask that you return your readingselections in a timely manner. Some of our volunteers are snowbirds, however, so we are operating with a limited staff. We therefore are notaccepting book donations until September. Returns,of course can be placed on the return cart.Please note: We have acquired additional shelf

space. We thank Lifestyle for allowing us to use the shelving across from the ballroom. Historicaland government books, autobiographies, and biographies can now be found on these shelves. Biographies are arranged by the last name of theperson the book is about and have a blue dot on thespine of the book. Historical books are arranged bythe author’s last name and have a yellow dot on thespine of the book. Hardcover fiction, arranged bythe author’s last name, now occupies the entire areaby the computers starting on the shelves previouslyoccupied by the history books and continuing onthe shelves previously occupied by biographiesaround to the shelves lining the main corridor. Paperbacks remain in the same area as before.Our holdings also consist of large-print books,

magazines (not more than three months old), puzzles, games, DVDs, CDs, and audio books.Large-print books are across from the Lifestyle deskand adjacent to R’s and S’s of the paperbacks. CDs,DVDs, and audio books are on the low shelves nearthe carts below the W paperback shelf. Magazines,puzzles, and games are located on the low shelvesacross from the Lifestyle desk.We encourage you to enjoy this facility especially

now that weather dictates a lot of indoor activity. Read and enjoy.

Emergency Preparedness (EPC)BY CINDY HAILPERN

It is August and we are more than halfway through ourhot summer months. Some of us are away while many arestill here. What does that mean? If you are away or are going away here some questionsto consider:• Do you have someone checking on your house? Do theyknow how to reach you?

• Is your air conditioning turned up to 88 or 90 degrees?• If you have a golf cart or car – is someone turning it onand running it for a bit every few weeks?

• Does someone know how to turn off your utilities?• Have you secured any objects that can fall in yourkitchen, living room, bathroom, and bedrooms?

If you are home:• Have you prepared the inside of your home to preventfalling objects?

• Do you have a three- to five-day supply of water — notsitting on the concrete floor of the garage but up onboards or something similar?

• Do you have food for three to five days at least? Canned,dried, etc.

• Do you have a can opener?• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio and NOAAWeather Radio with batteries for both?

• Extra batteries?• Cash? ATMs and banks may not be open for a while.• Flashlight.• First aid kit.• 10-day supply of your medications.• A copy of all your prescriptions/dosage or treatmentinfo.

• Copy of your mortgage, bank account info, insurancepapers?

• Extra eyeglasses/contacts with solution.• If you need oxygen/wheelchair or hearing aids – do youhave extra batteries?

• Copy of your Medicare/Medicaid cards.• Pet food (if necessary).• Dust mask to keep particulates in the air from botheringyou?

• Garbage bags, plastic ties, moist towelettes.• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities? Do you know howto turn off utilities?

• Maps of area.If you need more information – go to www.redcross.orgor www.ready.gov or, for our area, www.indio.org.

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Security & Safety CommitteeBY ANDY PERLER

Last month was a quiet month here at SCSHwith no burglaries reported and a smaller numberof traffic violations than during season. Therewere 36 moving violations cited – 24 for speeding and 12 for failure to stop at a postedstop sign. Sun City Boulevard and Avenida Sombra remain the two streets with the most violations for speeding and failure to stop at aposted stop sign. Last month’s breakdown is inthe chart below:

Street Speeding Violations

Sun City Boulevard 9

Avenida Sombra 10

Intersection Failure to Stop at Posted Stop Sign

Sun City Blvd & Calle Claro 5

Sun City Blvd & Avenida Sombra 3

Santa Juliana & Santa Elise 3

Four gate arms at our entrances (Monroe, 40thSouth, and Madison) were broken as a result oftailgating. We ask all residents as well as guestsand vendors never to try to get through a gatewith another vehicle. Our entry gates will onlyaccept one vehicle at a time.Since the weather has been hot, we also have

had an increase in the number of garage doorsleft open and unattended – 33 over the last twomonths. Remember, open garage doors are anopportunity for a crime to happen.

We would like to thank Ben Guitron and theIndio Police Department for their suggestion andquick response in helping make us safer by putting up NO STOPPING signs along thesouth side of 40th Street between Jefferson andthe Fire Station.This will serve as an excellent deterrent and

prevent vehicles from loitering on our perimeter.

The Committee is pleased to report we havemade progress on two issues the community hasbeen asking about:• A recommendation has been made to theBoard for a new approach in issuing traffic citations to avoid the concern of residents having to wait before they are informed of a violation.

• A draft proposal will be forwarded to the Boardfor a Vendor Identification and Access Programwhich will hold vendors accountable for following our rules of the road. The proposalwill ask vendors to register and have identification on their vehicles, and to agree toabide by all our traffic rules and pay any finesfor violations, or they will not be permitted onthe premises. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in

following the rules of the road and being “security smart.” With your help SCSH will continue to be a safe and secure community.

Table GamesClubs– Part 1This is another in a series of short profiles about our Chartered Cubsthat we hope will acquaint you withthe many rich opportunities they offer.This month we feature the CanastaClub, the Kings and Queens CardClub, and the Pan Club.

Canasta Club• In the Canasta Club, our purposeis to play a wonderful card game,laugh a lot, and enjoy each other’scompany.

• We meet every Friday at 1:15 pmin the Mirada room of the Montecito Clubhouse. Our clubhas 40 paid members, although thenumber of playing members varieseach week.

• The highlight of our last seasonwas our participation in a very successful “Meet and Greet the Clubs” event organized by the Lifestyle Department in November 2012. We doubled our membership by talking withneighbors about the good timeswe always have.

• So come join us – you’ll meetfriendly new people, both men andwomen. Don’t worry if you don’talready know how to play. Canastais a very easy game to learn, and we offer lessons so you can startenjoying the game in no time. Also,we accommodate all levels of players(from beginners to advanced).


It must be one of those fall dayswith bright sunshine and the leaveson the poplar trees lining thedriveway turning into flaming gold.From my living room in the house,I know there are brightly coloredwalls with paintings and furniturein primary colors; but I see onlythe dull gray of nothingness.The room is silent, except for

the clock on the mantle.TICK…TOCK…TICK…TOCK.Memories of evenings spent

cuddled up on the sofa, thewarmth of the fireplace, the riverflowing by…now a flood of tears.I don’t know another name for

it but soul mates. A successful teamin life and love, working and living together in happiness andfulfillment. The way our lives aremeant to be shared. Now tornaway by grief and loss.TICK…TOCK…TICK…TOCK.Difficult to think. Brain on hold.

Inertia. Everything drained away,no core to my being.Disease and treatment, all-

consuming. What is the purposeof life after “caregiver?” Who willlove me? Who will ever understandme again?

Time. Is time my enemy orfriend? They always say it takestime.TICK…TOCK…TICK…TOCK.Aphasia. Another word to

describe the agonizing ability ofthe mind to grasp reality. TICK…TOCK…TICK…TOCK.Shall I move?Get a job?Evolve.Resilience.Get a plan.Evolution takes time, but start

planning, set a goal. I can do it! It’s going to be OK.Suddenly, a ray of sunlight falls

through the window. When I lookout again, a flaming carpet ofshimmering gold covers theground. I run to the door, grabbing a sweater on the wayout. I don’t want to miss a moment of Mother Nature’s spectacle!

“All the truly important battlesare waged within the soul.”

~ Sheldon B Kopp

Contact the author at [email protected].

Illustration by Cathy (Edgar) Sciaini (Oil on Canvas 9"x7")

SurvivingBY DARLENE TURNER

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Please note: The information reported in this column hasbeen verified as of the date of its publication. We recommendyou confirm the information before making plans.

Idyllwild Jazz FestivalEnjoy some live music in the cooler temperatures!There are three stages of entertainment at theIdyllwild Arts Campus, 52500 Temecula Drive,on August 17 and 18, 2013. More informationis available at www.idyllwildjazz.com.Summer Happy Hours • Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant, 78164 Avenue52, La Quinta (760-771-4653)Happy hour from 4 – 7 pm at the pub and onthe patio. Live entertainment every night startingat 5:30 pm.

• Lavender Bistro, 78073 Calle Barcelona (southof Old Town), La Quinta (760-564-5353) Happy hour from 5 pm to closing. Dinnerstarting at 5:30 pm.

• Elephant Bar & Restaurant, 43613 Hwy 111,Palm Desert (760-340-0456)Happy hour from 3 pm to closing.

• Cliff House, 78250 Hwy 111 on historic PointHappy, La Quinta (760-360-5991)This is one of the Pacifica Restaurants. Happyhour from 4 – 6:30 pm except Sunday which is4 pm – closing. Nightly food and drink specials.Dinner starts at 5 pm.

• Cello’s, 35943 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City(760-328-5353)Summer hours are lunch, Monday – Friday,from 11:30 am – 2 pm. Bistro and dining room

open at 5 pm seven days a week. “Happy Hourand a Half” is 7:30 – 9 pm seven days a week.$4 well cocktails and wine. Bistro menu availablein the bar only; all items under $10.

• Zin American Bistro, 198 South Palm Canyon,Palm Springs (760-322-6300)Happy hour is from 4 – 7:30 pm. Bar menu isavailable from 4 – 6:30 pm. Dinner service begins at 5:30 pm.

Note: This is a partial list of fun Happy Hoursrecommended by our residents.Palm Springs Art MuseumThe summer hours at both locations are: ClosedMonday and major holidays. Tuesday, Wednesday,Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 am – 5 pm.Thursday 12 noon – 8 pm (with free admissionfrom 4 – 8 pm). The museum store, box office,and café are open during museum hours. For further information, call 760-322-4800 or go to:www.psmuseum.org/about-us/.There are two exhibits which opened during

the summer:• Made in the USA: from Abstract Expressioniststo Color Field Painters, 6/29/13 – 9/29/13Annenberg Wing Palm Springs Art Museum.This exhibition, drawn from the museum’s permanent collection, contrasts the style of Abstract Expressionists (a style developed after1945 by a group of New York artists workingin an abstract style) with Color Field painting,which followed in the mid-1950s as an extension of Abstract Expressionism.

• Picasso and Master Impressionists, 6/29/13 –9/01/13 Annenberg Wing Palm Springs ArtMuseum. This exhibit presents a selection ofoutstanding Impressionist paintings that offera glimpse of the brilliant artistic experimenta-tion that roiled the established art world fromthe late 1880s through the turn of the 20thcentury. It includes works by Edouard Manetand Vincent Van Gogh. Manet was highlyskilled in the translation of the qualities of lightand atmosphere into pigment and canvas whileVan Gogh’s expressive painting reveals his masterful manipulation of materials in the service of emotion.

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Out & AboutBY BONNIE TUCKER


Let’s Talk AboutBooksBY DARLENE TURNER

Instead of a monthly book review by a staff writer, wewould like to get your feedback and share your thoughtsabout reading – what books you keep in a personal library,books you read and pass on, “light bulb” books thatchanged your life or thinking, the best story you ever readthat stayed with you, what you’re reading now.One of the wonderful benefits of retirement, in my

opinion, is the time to read. It’s a pity if you don’t taketime to read – just ask a reader about the joys and benefitsof reading: it’s entertaining, enlightening, and life-enhancing, not to mention it keeps your brain nimble.Do you remember discovering the joy of books? Beyond

having to read and study, some people never pick up a bookat all. When I was young, we moved to a rural house andfarm where the previous owner had left a library (we weretoo poor to buy books – but my mother had managed tocollect a few and read to me before I could talk). My dadalways read the Bible, knew it from cover to cover andcould argue with any preacher, but I preferred the “adult”ones in the new house, like D. H. Lawrence (which I didn’tunderstand at the time.) One day a magical, exciting event happened! The county

Bookmobile drove up! And…it made weekly visits! I wasso grateful to Mr. Carnegie for giving us a library in everytown. Over the years I’ve collected and saved my favorites– history, philosophy, travels, art, music, writing, self-help,biography, good fiction, and reference books. I think theysay that I am a “seeker of truth and dreamer of dreams.”What does your library say?So how about it? Share your thoughts on having a “Book

Forum” in the View or on the website.Do you read the monthly book reviews we are doing

now? Please drop me a note with your thoughts at

[email protected] you don’t have a computer, leave a note at the front

desk in the Montecito Clubhouse, addressed to “BookForum.” We’d like to hear from you! Thanks.


Table Games – Part 1This is another in a series of short profiles about our Chartered Cubs that we hope will acquaint you with the many rich opportunitiesthey offer. This month we feature the CanastaClub, the Kings and Queens Card Club, and the Pan Club.

Kings and Queens Card Club• The Kings and Queens Card Club has onegoal: to promote the enjoyment of the various games of poker.

• The club is active several nights a week.“Open night” is Tuesday from 6 – 9:45 pm.All residents are invited to show up and joinin. We usually have about 40 members whoplay various games of poker (like Stud,Omaha, or just plain Jacks or Better). If youdon’t already know how to play, don’t worry– club members will teach you.

• If you can’t come on Tuesdays, there are also“one table nights” on Monday and Thursdaythat offer prearranged games for a table of 8 to 10 players. For more information about “one table nights,” please contact BenWeissbach at [email protected].

• Our members have a great time playing in an enjoyable, relaxed atmosphere. Plus, once a year, we organize a Texas Hold‘emtournament.

• Unlike many clubs, the Kings and QueensCard Club is open throughout the year. Men and women play together just for fun.It’s dealer choice, and you can play exactlylike you did in your old neighborhood. We promise: there’ll always be an open seatfor anyone on Tuesdays!

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This is a fast-paced and well-plotted, dark butnot gory, contemporary thriller. It has been on numerous best-seller lists. Stephen King recommends it, and Reese Witherspoon has optioned the screenplay.Someone gets murdered, but the butler did not

do it.At this point, if you’re thinking that you’d like

to read Gone Girl, do that now and come backto this review when you’ve finished. I will aim toevade spoilers because any information about theplot will lessen its impact.Nick and Amy Dunne, young, gorgeous,

talented and “hip” New Yorkers, appear to beleading charmed lives. He writes for a pop-culture magazine, and she is the beneficiary of asizeable trust. Even after the economy tanks,forcing Amy’s parents to revoke her trust andcausing Nick to lose his job, the Dunnes manageto buy a bar in Nick’s Missouri hometown andmove to a McMansion on the Mississippi River.Nick secures a teaching job at the local college,

and Amy continues her adorable practice of celebrating anniversaries with elaborate scavengerhunts. Both relate their tale in first-person narratives.Suddenly, on their fifth wedding anniversary,

Amy disappears. The house has been ransacked,and there are signs of a struggle that left a lot ofblood: Amy’s blood.The police are called. There is a search. It

would appear that Amy has vanished into thin air,but everyone knows that’s not possible. Theblood left behind screams “Foul Play!” and, this

being 21st century America, thinking that thebutler did it has been replaced by assuming thatthe husband must have done it.As the book progresses, the reader learns what

happened to Amy, what happens to Nick, andhow almost everything previously written aboutNick and Amy is untrue. Turns out that Nick andAmy lie as a matter of course, even when thetruth would serve them better. Nick tells lies ofomission; Amy invents drama intended to punishunsuspecting people who have unknowingly offended her.Gillian Flynn, a superb storyteller, has written

a psychological thriller propelled by dread. Sheexamines the unlikelihood of really being able to “know” another person as she details the difficulties of the Dunne’s marriage. She delvesinto the detrimental consequences of childhoodtrauma and undetected bad behavior. Gone Girldeftly explores the far-reaching effects of the current economic downturn and today’s American mindset fueled by tabloid TV showsand reality-based crime dramas.Flynn admits to putting aspects of her into

both Dunne characters. Like Nick, she was amagazine writer who got laid off when the economy tanked. In an autobiographical essay, “I was not a nice little girl,” she confesses to sadistic childhood impulses reminiscent of Amy’s.Luckily, such experiences turned her into a best-selling author instead of a fascinating-but-flawedbook character.


Book ReviewBY ED YOUNG

Gone Girlby Gillian Flynn

I’m a college English teacher and most of the time I enjoymy job, but I’m getting a little old and tired to keep teachingforever. However, just when I think I’m ready to pack it in,something brings me back. This past year, I was sure this wouldbe my last semester. In fact I was planning on it! I got my assignment for the spring. I was to teach an intermediate English as a Second Language course at the Coachella ValleyHistorical Society, Museum, and Cultural Center in Indio. Whythe museum? At the present time, classes are being held wherever College of the Desert can find a place, until the IndioCOD Campus is completed. My first thought was, “That’sgreat! It’s just around the corner from home.”I’ll admit I had never been to the museum, so I didn’t really

know what to expect; but I figured they probably had a largeauditorium for my class. I pictured white boards, a computerset-up, internet, individual desks, all the amenities. What cameto be my classroom was very different from my expectations. I was going to be teaching in the Indio Historic Schoolhouse.

It’s a two-room schoolhouse built in 1909 and used as theonly public school in Indio for many years. It was moved tothe museum site in 1999 and restored to look just like it mighthave way back then. It has rows of small wooden desks boltedon rails so the students can’t move them around.


The Indio HistoricSchoolhouseBY VICKI PRINCEWITH PHOTOS BY SID WEISS

Table Games – Part 1This is another in a series of short profilesabout our Chartered Cubs that we hope will acquaint you with the many rich opportunities they offer. This month we feature the Canasta Club, the Kings andQueens Card Club, and the Pan Club.

Pan Club• Members of the Pan Club enjoy socializing with one another while playingthe challenging card game of Pan (whichis similar to rummy). The atmosphere at the tables is always friendly and supportive.

• The club meets twice a week at the Montecito Clubhouse: Mondays at 6:30 pm and Thursdays at noon. OnThursdays, members have lunch togetherat 11:30 am before play begins. There isno need to make advance arrangements;the club supplies everything you’ll need.So just show up, and members will getyou into a game. (There are usually fourtables of eight.) Dues are $10/year.

• Many of the 48 active members havebeen playing together for years, but theclub has been delighted to welcome anumber of new members recently, particularly from Phase III. Don’t worryif you haven’t played before or if you’re a bit rusty; lessons are available upon request.

• Everyone is invited to come and experience the warm camaraderie aroundthe tables. We’re sure you’ll make somewonderful new friends.

Photo by Robert Delaurenti

Believe it or not I had thatsame type of desks when I wasin grade school. The boardsaren’t white. They’re good oldslate blackboards. The kind youhave to wash with water andthe erasers you use to removethe chalk you have to slam together to get rid of the whitechalk residue. The room haswooden floors, an old pot-bellystove, and the biggest dictionaryI’ve ever seen. There’s a worldglobe on a stand, hooks for thechildren’s coats, roll-down maps,and a corner set up for thesmallest children for story time.I stood there for several

minutes taking it all in. I can’tremember seeing a more cozyand inviting schoolroom sinceI was six or seven. But how wasI going to teach here? Lookingfurther, I saw the second roomwith modern tables and foldingchairs. There are also a portablewhite board on wheels and acomputer on a smart cart. Ithink, “Not all I’m used to, butI can make do!”Over the course of the

semester, the students strugglewith grammar, and listening,and speaking. They learn to readacademic articles in English andwrite compositions. Most dowell. They all have life stories totell and promises to their families back home to keep.

They want to be successful intheir new lives and new country, and they will be. Asfor me, I keep my eyes on thatother classroom. It draws mein. Really, did those teachers ofold handle so many students indifferent grades all learning different things? How did theyget by without the things I’vecome to take for granted?Without realizing it, I’m developing a new respect formy chosen profession. I, too,have challenges in the classroom.Some of my students come tome with college degrees fromtheir homelands. I’ve taughtEnglish to doctors, lawyers andeven a judge. In the same classroom, at the same time,I’ve also taught students whohave no more than a second-grade education. So my classroom isn’t so differentfrom that other one after all.This old schoolhouse has

somehow renewed my spirits.If it’s missing some of the modern amenities, that’s OK.I’ve received other more important gifts from it. Giftslike seeing history repeating itself because the joyous thingis, at 104 years, old it’s still acenter for learning. We don’tuse those old desks or inkwellsany more, but my students havethe same struggles and triumphs

as those in the past. And weteachers still work to find waysto reach each one of them. Sowhen you can, stop by and visitthe schoolhouse. It’s only onelittle building, but it has madesuch an impact on so many lives.One last note. My boss just

sent an email asking if I wouldconsider teaching in the oldschoolhouse again next fall. I said yes! The difference is Ihad a smile on my face when I said it.

Contact the author [email protected].

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Can you imagine or even visualizein your wildest dreams winningyour state’s “Women’s Senior Amateur Golf Championship?” Forstarters, how about reinventingyour entire swing with the help ofa local pro? Then taking that newlyabsorbed knowledge and practicingon the driving range every day fora year. This probably sounds prettyrealistic and logical, and it’s perhapssomething that some of us can do,right? Well, I’ve got news for youthat will knock your socks off. It

ain’t that easy folks, especially when you start playing thischallenging game called golf at 45 years old.Billie Jean (BJ) Bloxham, a Coachella Valley resident

since the 80s and an SCSH resident since 2003, took thisarduous journey over 22 years ago, culminating in a rewarding win at the 1992 Montana Women’s SeniorAmateur Golf Championship. BJ already knew how toplay golf but, one day in 1991 while practicing hitting golfballs on the driving range, the local golf pro instructortold her that, with proper training and lots of seriouspractice, she could be a very good golfer. After numerous lessons and drastic changes to her

existing game, BJ then proceeded to practice 12 hours aday for a year, hitting up to 1,200 balls a day to refineher stroke to pure excellence, accuracy, and consistency.If she had trouble with a particular club or distance, shewould continue to practice that shot, literally hitting hundreds of balls, until she got it right. One shot, onedistance, one club. Get it to absolute perfection. Also, atthe start of this new adventure, she was instructed to puther woods on the shelf and just concentrate on hittingirons. Even today, if you ask BJ what her strengths areon the golf course, she will reply instantly, “my short irongame is still pretty strong.” In those earlier days her golfbag even included a 3 iron, a club that she could hit reasonably well and with confidence. Now that’s sayinga lot.After that exciting and well deserved milestone initial

victory, BJ took quite a few state championship runner-upwins but would not return to the winner’s circle until theyear 2000, when she unexpectedly won the prestigiousState Championship for a second time. That was a verysatisfying win, but she would always remember the first

one shot by shot and hole by hole.Being active in and around the game of golf for over

30 years, BJ has won Club Championship trophies fromwomen’s golf clubs in Montana and California. She wasthe SCSH Women’s Golf Club Champion in 2007.

Some of BJ’s trophies collected during her illustrious golfing career

BJ also has three Hole-in-Ones on her storied golf resumé, the most recent on the Shadow Hills SouthCourse Hole #8. This was especially rewarding as it occurred during a Member/Guest Tournament. Herguests were longtime friends from Montana, and thethree hit into the water before BJ calmly teed it up andaced it to their utter amazement. Drinks are on me!

Billie Jean Bloxham~Women’s Golf Hall of FamerBY ARNOLD CHOY

Photo by Sid Weiss

BJs latest “ace” was on the picturesque SCSH 8th Hole. Photo by Sid Weiss

BJ’s better golfing days are way behind hernow, especially after two successful hip replace-ments and a knee replacement. It’s wonderfulthat she still enjoys playing, but she adds, “I’mnot real jazzed about getting up at 6 am to goplay golf when it’s so terribly cold outside.” Shealso told me how hard it was to maintain a single-digit index (handicap). Practice, practice,and then some more practice, constantly. Butdon’t bet against her on the links any time soon;she is still very competitive and will beat you likea drum.BJ’s golfing career reached another pinnacle

this month as she was enshrined in the MontanaState Women’s Golf Association Hall of Fameduring the 96th Women’s State Amateur & Senior Amateur Championships at Meadow LarkCountry Club in Great Falls, Montana. Theaward is given to a person who has made notablecontributions to women’s golf inthe state and helped to enhance itspopularity. BJ can now proudlysay that there are two Hall ofFamers in her colorful lifetime;her late husband, Jack, was inducted into the Montana StateRodeo Hall & Wall of Fame in2010, after a 30-plus-years in therodeo industry.

Montana Hall of Famers BJ and Jack

BJ was born in the little town of Kalispell,Montana, currently the largest city in the state’snorthwest with a population of around 30,000people. It is well known as the gateway to GlacierNational Park. Growing up she was an all-aroundathlete who enjoyed snow and water skiing, tumbling (gymnastics), softball, track and field,and bowling. Even though she lived next to agolf course, she had no interest in the game untilthe later stages of her life. BJ continues to visitKalispell and the Great Falls area periodically tosee her children and stepchildren, grandkids andgreat grandkids. When she is not traveling or playing golf, BJ

enjoys reading, swimming laps, cycling (in the fitness center), going to the Fantasy Resort andCasino for dinner, gambling and shows, and mostof all the Monday Night Gin Rummy games. Shealso adores her Kindle for reading while traveling.

Oh, here’s one final tidbit: BJ has played everygolf course in the Coachella Valley (over 100+)except one; the Plantation GC is for men only.Bet most of you didn’t know that. Hmmmm.



Feature StoriesKaren Roche, Dev Dowden, BJ, Merlina Tate, and Gloria Mossman enjoying

Invermere, BC, Canada, last summer


Ingrid Hirashima has been aroundthe world many times, but she hadnever been to Cuba. “As an employee of World Airways, I havebeen to many countries so it is difficult to find a country that myhusband and I can visit together.Looking on the internet for the unusual, I found this American tourof Cuba, suggested it to my husband, and off we went.” Ray Fay,her husband, was 12 years old whenhe left Shanghai with his familyunder the Mao reign of terror. He,too, has traveled but not nearly somuch as Ingrid; so he is always open to wherever she suggests. Inaddition, his father had visited Cubabefore the Castro regime and thetales of his visit, especially the music,intrigued Ray.

Prior to 1959 Cuba was a favoritegetaway for Americans. My husband,Robert, and his first wife honeymooned in Havana in 1960just after Castro had taken over the country. Until recently, it wasimpossible to tour Cuba; but todaythe gateway has been opened and wecan travel to Cuba, but there aresome restrictions. The Obama Administration reopened the gateunder a “People to People” program.

The U. S. Treasury guidelines indicate:“Each traveler must have a full-timeschedule of educational exchange activities that will result in meaningfulinteraction between the travelers andindividuals in Cuba.”I interviewed Ingrid and Ray

about their trip.

AJ: What was your experiencewith these restrictions?Ingrid: Even with all of these restrictions, the tour was excitingand the people were warm and gracious. We had lots of lectures andthe tour was informative and veryeducational, but we had no freedomto leave the tour. It was a “controlledtour.” The Cubans would love us tobe free to move around but it is ourgovernment, the United States, thatdetermined where we went and whatwe saw.AJ: Tell me about what you saw.Ingrid: Our first lecture was on theireducation system. They are veryproud of their 99.7% literacy rate.*One item of interest was their studentbrigade. They set up a program inwhich students inuniform, 14 yearsof age and older,are trained to goout to the ruralareas to teach thefarmers, shop-keepers, mothers,and children howto read. Thesestudents do thistraining for threeyears, and whenthey are finishedthey go on tohigher education.This method oftraining is what is

responsible for the very high rate ofliteracy.AJ: We hear much about theCuban health care system.Ray: As a physician I was very muchinterested in their health system.They have community clinics every20 blocks. They have outreach programs for obesity, HBP (highblood pressure), and infectious diseases. They have health centersfor HIV and AIDS. The state provides health care for all citizens.AJ: My image of Cuba is of oldSpanish architecture, what wasthis like?Ingrid: The architecture is definitely16th century Spanish and spectacular.The colors in the buildings, the magnificent plazas, and the oldchurches are simply beautiful. Forme the most interesting was “Fusterlandia,” a community projectstarted by internationally knownartist Fuster. Besides his paintings,he has mosaicked the entire outsideof his home and started a communityproject to beautify the rest of theneighborhood.

Neighbors Foray into Cuba

Photo by Robert Delaurenti

BY AGGIE JORDANPHOTOS IN CUBA BY INGRID HIRASHIMA

AJ: Tell me a little bit about the culture youexperienced.Ray: Oh, the music! (Ray’s eyes shined and hissmile brightened as he began.) We went to theBuena Vista Club. If you haven’t seen the movie,then you must see this classic from the 40s. RyCrooder started playing and soon the musicianscame out from every neighborhood, got organized, and now they play every night. TheCubans love music. They also love to dance andto attend dance performances.

In addition, the Cubans have lots of Community Centers for handicrafts, for peoplegathering and, of course, for music. We visited anumber of these centers both in Havana,Trinidad, and in Cienfuegos.

AJ: Now that you have a sense of what Cubais like, would you return?Ingrid: Definitely but, when we do, we wouldwant fewer restrictions. I would like more freedom to interact with the people, to learnabout their individual family life, how they sustain a living, what they like and don’t likeabout their homeland.Ray: We saw so many American cars made in thefifties that are still operating. I would like toknow the story behind these cars and what they

have to do to keep them running. I wantto know more about their music, aboutthe individuals and what opportunitiesthey feel they have or don’t have. I dowant to go back.

Additional photos can be found on ourwebsite at www.scshca.com. For further information about this experience,

contact [email protected].


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*Literacy rates are difficult to compare from one country to another since the methods of research are not the same. The literacyrate for the United States has been quoted equally as 99.7%. It is more likely that it lies, according to the latest reports, between78% and 85%. Generally, it is reported that our literacy rate has decreased from 1993 to 2003. The USA Today newspaper re-ported 1 out of 7 Americans cannot read its news stories.


The Blitzkrieg BY JERRY SOLOMON

It matters little whether I am asleep or awake, or in thatcorridor between the two states. Frequently there is amajor barrage of external static which penetrates and results in internal stress. This attack prevents my conscious clarity, as well as my restorative and pleasantslumber.I am repeatedly assailed by all types of thoughts. Each

of these wants in, to penetrate and dominate my being.The events of the day are repeated as on a player pianoroll. I worry about the phone call I neither initiated norreturned. Even the poor play of my Lakers causes me unrequited concerns.What I said, as well as that which I could and should

have stated, is reviewed, despite being uninvited. I wantpeace and this is denied. What I get is a Blitzkrieg, analogous to those perpetrated by the Nazis in WWII.There are major bombshells, such as health issues and

financial concerns, which spring forward to my dismay. Ifeel impotent because I cannot regulate the explosivequalities which threaten my safety and comfort. The ancillary fragmentary bombshells must also be dealt with.Did I mail that check? What time is the doctor’sappointment? Is the laundry back, including my favoriteshirt?I sit in my daytime chair and seek relaxation and

calmness. My power to regulate and select the channelsof my mind is not accessible on the remote control. So Iengage in the great defensive battle with external forces.Sometimes I would settle for a period of détente, whereI might engage in mental and emotional rearmament.My bed was purchased with maximum comfort in

mind, yet I am too often discomforted and deprived ofrestorative sleep. My eyes are shut, but I grit my teeth asI prepare for the next bombshell to explode. There aretoo many worrisome thoughts about past, present, andfuture.I know the skills of self-protection. There is a notepad

on the nightstand, below it a ready pen. Raiding the refrigerator is an option, but a known no-no. Someonein the past, at one of the innumerable workshops attended, provided me with the MANTRA technique.

This action involves stern focus on a designated phrase,which is repeated over and over. Accompanying this trickis super-exertion of focus on the phrase, sweeping awaythe garbage in the streets. The ultimate goal is singularityof focus. If I direct total energy, I am no longer distractedby my toenails, being absorbed into contemplating my nose. This is weird for those who are not thusly enlightened. I assure them that there is some successfrom the diversionary ploy.These invaders are insidious, more subtle than some

of those which permeate 2013 living. There are the distractive perpetrators of home privacy, known as telemarketers. Calls are made from automatic dialing machines offering unsolicited, unneeded and non-desirable products and services. These calls have a commonality. They always come at the wrong time forme. Now that I have said this, I own that there will neverbe a time when I will graciously accept home invasion.Can any of us imagine if our lives were more in our

power, whereby we could regulate the static as we do with the hot water faucet in the shower? The accompanying pleasures would certainly enhance ourlives. Imagine being able to breathe cleanly and freelyagain!


By Larry Goodman


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Sun City Shadow Hills by Del Webb wasnamed one of America’s 50 best master-plannedcommunities for boomers as selected by Where toRetire magazine.Del Webb has five communities on the list –

more than any other active adult builder.Sun City Shadow Hills is the only master

planned community in Southern California onthe list, said Linda Mamet, our vice president ofsales for the Southern California Division. “It’squite an honor to be selected among the country’s 50 best places to retire,” Linda said.“We believe this is not only a testament to theamazing amenities at Sun City Shadow Hills, but to the active homeowners who make thecommunity such a great place to live.”Where to Retire reveals “The Short List: 50

Best Master-Planned Communities in the UnitedStates” in its newly released July/August issue.Other Del Webb communities on the list are:Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch and Sun CityFestival in Arizona; Stone Creek by Del Webb inFlorida; and Sun City Peachtree by Del Webb inGeorgia.In the eight years the biennial list has been issued

by the publication, Del Webb communities havebeen recognized 54 times. The list is the only oneof its kind, focusing on communities rather than

locales, according to Where to Retire publisherKaren Northridge.“Time and again, the retirees interviewed for

this story told us their neighborhoods give themopportunities to try different activities, connectwith like-minded people and in the process, buildbrand-new lifestyles,” Northridge said. “Forthese retirees, their communities provide muchmore than comfortable, attractive housing; theyalso serve as a catalyst for residents to reinventthemselves.”Selections in 17 states won their place in the

top 50 by breaking new ground with amenities,expansive open space, work/life balance, and afocus on green living. The communities are notranked, but rather profiled in alphabetical orderby state.The issue marks the magazine’s eighth biennial

honor roll of America’s best master-plannedcommunities. The magazine, launched in 1992,is published six times per year. Every issue profilestop retirement towns, both undiscovered andwell-known, and master-planned communitiesthat cater to retirees. Where to Retire can befound on newsstands.Congratulations to all!

Sun City Shadow Hills Makes “50 Best Places to Retire” List

BY FRANCINE WALLACEGENERAL SALES MANAGERPULTEGROUP/DEL WEBB

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Independence Day CelebrationJuly 4, 2013

Photos By Sid Weiss

For more photos, visit the Photo Journals page on ourwebsite www.scshca.com.


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Who has the right of way?At our Shadow Hills Golf Club, the golfer must stop

and yield to oncoming car traffic. Stop signs are placedat every intersection (see below). For everyone’s safety,please make a full stop and look both ways before proceeding to cross the street.South Course• Camino San Gregorio – Holes 1 to 2• Camino Santa Juliana – Holes 5 to 6• Sun City Boulevard – Holes 11 to 12• Avenida Sombra – Holes 13 to 14• Sun City Boulevard – Holes 16 to 17North Course• Avenida Estuco – Holes 2 to 3• Camino Mistral – Holes 5 to 6• Camino Arbusto – Holes 7 to 8• Camino Las Hoyes & Avenida Neblina – Holes 11 to 12• Sun City Boulevard – Holes 13 to 14• Camino Piscina – Holes 16 to 17

Golf Course UpdatePer the recommendations made in the 2012 USGA

Turf Report, during this month of August, we are scheduled to aerify our greens, tees, and fairways; thiswill help turf growth on compacted soils by improvingthe depth and extent of turf grass rooting, allowing better water uptake, enhancing fertilizer use, and speeding up thatch breakdown (see schedule below).Greens Aerification• South Course: August 19 and 20.• North Course: August 12 and 13.

2013 Fall Overseeding DatesPlease keep in mind the course will close for play duringoverseeding.• South Course: Closed from October 14 – November 3.• North Course: Closed from September 23 – October 13.

World’s Largest Golf OutingShadow Hills Golf Club is set to host a charity golf eventbenefiting the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP).• When: Thursday, August 15, 2013.• Who: Open to all participants,

limited to the first 144 entries.• Cost: $39 per person (includes $5 donation to

WWP). Cart, green fee, lunch, and awards.• Format: Four-Person Scramble,

no golf handicap required.Register via our website, www.shadowhillsgolfclub.com.

Should you have any questions, please call us at 760-200-3375 or email [email protected]’ll see you at the turn! Tony


Golf OperationsBY TONY CHAVEZ, PGA

Fitness & Golf


First off, all the staff at the Fitness Centerwould like to congratulate and thank all of the“Beat the Heat” participants for a job well done.Just about everyone who signed up participatedin activities at least four days a week. We justhope you keep it up. If you ever need any encouragement, just come down and talk to us.We would be more than happy to help you re-motivate yourself and assist you in continuingto set fitness goals. Remember, “Beat the Heat”takes place every year, and sign-ups typically takeplace throughout the month of May. So if youwere unable to sign up this year, mark it downon your calendar for next year.With the hot and humid summer that we have

been experiencing, I would like to take the timeto remind you to be aware of heat stress. Thereare a few steps you can take to avoid putting yourhealth at risk when exercising outdoors:• Drink lots and lots of water. Drink water before,during, and after you exercise. For every 15minutes of exercise, drink at least eight ouncesof water.

• Decrease the intensity of your exercise. If youwould normally walk/run five miles a day in thewinter, cut it back to two to three miles duringthe summer (at least until you can acclimateyourself to the hot summer temperatures).

• Plan to exercise early in the morning or late inthe evening avoiding the hottest part of the day.If at all possible, take your training indoors.

• Wear loose, light-colored, lightweight clothing.• Maximize skin exposure to aid in evaporationand natural cooling of the body.

• Cover your head. Wear a loose and billed hat.Pour water over your head periodically.

• Listen to your body. The first stages of heat stressare muscle cramps, nausea, headaches, goosebumps on the upper body, unsteady footing,and/or a decrease or stoppage of sweat rate.Stop exercising if you experience any of thesesymptoms and get indoors to a cooler climate.

Last but not least, if you have ever wanted toplay tennis but have never been able to get outthere on the courts, there is a great alternative:Wii Tennis! This is a great way to take part in allthe fun and competitiveness that the sport has to offer without all the impact on the body. A 14-week league will be starting on Monday, October 7, 2013, at 6 pm in the Aerobics Studio.The first night will be a walkthrough of the gameand how the league will be ran.For more information about the Wii Tennis

league or to see what your Fitness Center has tooffer you, just stop by the Montecito FitnessCenter and we will be more than happy to assistyou in any way possible.

Jason

Fitness UpdateBY JASON EWALSFITNESS COORDINATOR

CPR/AED CertificationFriday, September 6

8 am – 12 pmCost: $15.00

First-Aid CertificationFriday, September 6

1 pm – 5 pmCost: $15.00

If you would like to participate in both the cost will be $25.

Classes instructed by Philip J. Curia, EMTwith over 20 years of experience

in CPR and First-Aid. Please register for certification at the Montecito Fitness Center.

Call 760-772-0430 for additional information.


7:00 AM Bocce Ball Drop-In (SR)7:00 AM Basketball Drop-In (SR)7:00 AM Putting Course Drop-In (PC)8:00 AM Mixed Doubles (TC)2:30 PM Table Tennis Club (SR)

7:00 AM Stretch (SR)7:00 AM 3.0 Women’s Tennis (TC)7:00 AM 4.0 Women’s Tennis (TC)7:00 AM Bocce Ball Drop-In (MC)8:00 AM Total Body (AS) $9:00 AM Zumba (AS) $9:00 AM Integral Yoga (SR) $59:00 AM 3.5 Men’s Tennis (TC)10:00 AM Mat Pilates (AS) $10:00 AM Aqua Fitness (IP) $11:00 AM 3.5 Men’s Tennis (TC)4:00 PM Adv. Line Dance (AS)6:00 PM Wii Bowling (AS)6:30 PM Pickleball Club(SR)

7:00 AM Stretch (AS)7:00 AM 3.5 Women’s Tennis (TC) 7:00 AM 3.0 Men’s Tennis (TC)

7:00 AM Pickleball Club(SR)8:00 AM Total Body on Ball (AS) $8:00 AM Mat Express (SR) 9:00 AM Pickleball Club(SR)9:00 AM Balance the Brain (AS) $9:00 AM 3.0 Men’s Tennis (TC) 10:00 AM Chair Yoga (SR) 10:00 AM Zumba Toning (AS) $10:00 AM Aqua Fitness (IP) $11:00 AM Reformer Pilates (AS) $$2:00 PM Integral Yoga (SR) $5 2:30 PM Stretch (AS)4:30 PM Table Tennis Open Play (SR)5:00 PM Int. Line Dance (AS)6:00 PM Shuffleboard Drop-In (MC)7:00 PM Bocce Buddies (SR)






7:00 AM 3.0 Women’s Tennis (TC)7:00 AM 4.0 Women’s Tennis (TC)7:00 AM Bocce Ball Drop-In (MC)9:00 AM Zumba (AS) $9:00 AM Integral Yoga (SR) $59:00 AM 3.5 Men’s Tennis (TC)10:00 AM Mat Pilates (AS) $11:00 AM 3.5 Men’s Tennis (TC)4:00 PM Adv. Line Dance (AS)6:00 PM Wii Bowling (AS)6:30 PM Pickleball Club(SR)





7:00 AM Stretch (AS)7:00 AM 3.5 Women’s Tennis (TC) 7:00 AM 3.0 Men’s Tennis (TC) 7:00 AM Pickleball Club(SR)8:00 AM Total Body on Ball (AS) $9:00 AM Pickleball Club(SR)9:00 AM 3.0 Men’s Tennis (TC) 10:00 AM Chair Yoga (SR) 10:00 AM Aqua Fitness (IP) $2:00 PM Integral Yoga (SR) $5 2:30 PM Stretch (AS)4:30 PM Table Tennis Open Play (SR)5:00 PM Int. Line Dance (AS)6:00 PM Shuffleboard Drop-In (MC)7:00 PM Bocce Buddies (SR)

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Fitness OrientationsBy Appointment Only. If you are unfamiliar with the fitness equipment in the

Montecito or Santa Rosa FitnessCenters, you may want to

schedule a complimentary FitnessOrientation. We are happy to familiarize you with all of the fitness equipment and create a workout card with all of yoursettings for you to follow.

Please call the Montecito FitnessCenter at 760-772-0430 or theSanta Rosa Fitness Center at 760-342-2850 to schedule

an appointment.

Massage Therapy Our chair massage therapists willbe taking a break for the month ofAugust and much of September.

They will be back in the Montecito Fitness Center on Friday September 27th.

If you would like to schedule a massage in your home, you

can contact A One Price QualityMassage at 760-408-5626 and set an appointment.

2013 Fitness Guest Punch Card

Please pick up at the Montecito Fitness Center

after 12 pmPlease make sure to come to the Montecito Fitness Center

and pick up a 2013 Fitness GuestPunch Card. The card is requiredfor any guests who will be usingthe Fitness Center (pool not

included). This punch card mustbe presented at the desk prior to using the Fitness Centers. One of the 50 squares will be

signed off for each guest each day.If a guest does not have the punch card, a fee of $5 per

visit will be charged.

Studio classes are limited to 25 participants for safety purposes. Please arrive early to ensure your spot.For more information on calendar listings, call the Fitness Center 760-772-0430, or log on to the web site and check the Fitness Center page for class descriptions.

August 2013This schedule is subject to change.

Check the Weekly News on www.scshca.com for class cancellations.

Fitness Calendar


7:00 AM Total Body (AS) $7:00 AM 3.5 Women’s Tennis (TC) 7:00 AM 3.0 Men’s Tennis (TC) 7:00 AM Pickleball Club (SR)8:00 AM Mat Express (SR) 9:00 AM Balance the Brain (AS) $9:00 AM 3.0 Men’s Tennis (TC) 9:00 AM Pickleball Club (SR)10:00 AM Chair Yoga (SR) 10:00 AM Aqua Fitness (IP) $10:00 AM Zumba Toning (AS) $11:00 AM Reformer Pilates (AS) $$1:00 AM Thera-Band (AS) 2:00 PM Integral Yoga (SR) $5 2:30 PM Stretch (AS)5:00 PM Int. Line Dance (AS)

7:00 AM 3.0 Women’s Tennis (TC)7:00 AM Pickleball Club (SR)7:30 AM Bocce Buddies (SR)8:00 AM Total Body (AS) $9:00 AM Stretch (SR)9:00 AM Int. Zumba (AS) $9:00 AM 4.0 Men’s Tennis (TC)9:00 AM Pickleball Club (SR)10:00 AM Beg. Zumba (AS) 10:00 AM Aqua Aerobics (IP) $10:00 AM Integral Yoga (SR) $510:00 AM Weight Room Circuit (SR)11:00 AM Reformer Pilates (AS) $$1:00 PM Adv. Line Dance (AS)2:30 PM Table Tennis Club (SR)

7:00 AM 3.5 Women’s Tennis (TC) 7:00 AM 3.0 Men’s Tennis (TC) 8:00 AM Shuffleboard Drop-In (MC)9:00 AM Integral Yoga (SR) $5 9:00 AM Open Line Dance (AS) 9:00 AM 3.0 Men’s Tennis (TC) 11:30 AM Table Tennis Open Play (SR)6:00 PM Volleyball Drop-In (SR)6:00 PM Bocce Ball Drop-In (MC)

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

7:00 AM Stretch (SR)7:00 AM 3.0 Women’s Tennis (TC)7:00 AM 3.5 Men’s Tennis (TC)7:00 AM Putting Course Drop-In (PC) 7:00 AM Volleyball Drop-In (SR) 8:00 AM Interval Training (AS) $9:00 AM Zumba (AS) $9:00 AM 3.5 Men’s Tennis (TC)9:00 AM 4.0 Women’s Tennis (TC)10:00 AM Mat Pilates (AS) $10:00 AM Weight Room Circuit (SR)11:30 AM Table Tennis Club (SR)3:00 PM Beg. Line Dance I & II (AS)6:00 PM Basketball Drop-In (SR)

7:00 AM 3.5 Women’s Tennis (TC) 7:00 AM 3.0 Men’s Tennis (TC) 7:00 AM Pickleball Club (SR)9:00 AM 3.0 Men’s Tennis (TC) 9:00 AM Pickleball Club (SR)10:00 AM Chair Yoga (SR) 10:00 AM Zumba Toning (AS) $1:00 AM Thera-Band (AS) 2:00 PM Integral Yoga (SR) $5 5:00 PM Int. Line Dance (AS)

7:00 AM 3.0 Women’s Tennis (TC)7:00 AM Pickleball Club (SR)7:30 AM Bocce Buddies (SR)9:00 AM 4.0 Men’s Tennis (TC)9:00 AM Pickleball Club (SR)10:00 AM Integral Yoga (SR) $510:00 AM Aqua Aerobics (IP) $10:00 AM Weight Room Circuit (SR)11:00 AM Reformer Pilates (AS) $$1:00 PM Adv. Line Dance (AS)2:30 PM Table Tennis Club (SR)



7:00 AM 3.5 Women’s Tennis (TC) 7:00 AM 3.0 Men’s Tennis (TC) 7:00 AM Pickleball Club (SR)8:00 AM Mat Express (SR) 9:00 AM Balance the Brain (AS) $9:00 AM 3.0 Men’s Tennis (TC) 9:00 AM Pickleball Club (SR)10:00 AM Chair Yoga (SR) 10:00 AM Zumba Toning (AS) $11:00 AM Reformer Pilates (AS) $$1:00 AM Thera-Band (AS) 2:00 PM Integral Yoga (SR) $5 5:00 PM Int. Line Dance (AS)

7:00 AM 3.0 Women’s Tennis (TC)7:00 AM Pickleball Club (SR)7:30 AM Bocce Buddies (SR)9:00 AM Int. Zumba (AS) $9:00 AM 4.0 Men’s Tennis (TC)9:00 AM Pickleball Club (SR)10:00 AM Beg. Zumba (AS) 10:00 AM Integral Yoga (SR) $510:00 AM Aqua Aerobics (IP) $10:00 AM Weight Room Circuit (SR)11:00 AM Reformer Pilates (AS) $$1:00 PM Adv. Line Dance (AS)2:30 PM Table Tennis Club (SR)



7:00 AM Total Body (AS) $7:00 AM 3.5 Women’s Tennis (TC) 7:00 AM 3.0 Men’s Tennis (TC) 7:00 AM Pickleball Club (SR)8:00 AM Mat Express (SR) 9:00 AM Balance the Brain (AS) $9:00 AM 3.0 Men’s Tennis (TC) 9:00 AM Pickleball Club (SR)10:00 AM Chair Yoga (SR) 10:00 AM Zumba Toning (AS) $10:00 AM Aqua Fitness (IP) $11:00 AM Reformer Pilates (AS) $$1:00 AM Thera-Band (AS) 2:00 PM Integral Yoga (SR) $5 2:30 PM Stretch (AS)5:00 PM Int. Line Dance (AS)

7:00 AM 3.0 Women’s Tennis (TC)7:00 AM Pickleball Club (SR)7:30 AM Bocce Buddies (SR)8:00 AM Total Body (AS) $9:00 AM Stretch (SR)9:00 AM Int. Zumba (AS) $9:00 AM 4.0 Men’s Tennis (TC)9:00 AM Pickleball Club (SR)10:00 AM Beg. Zumba (AS) 10:00 AM Integral Yoga (SR) $510:00 AM Aqua Aerobics (IP) $10:00 AM Weight Room Circuit (SR)11:00 AM Reformer Pilates (AS) $$1:00 PM Adv. Line Dance (AS)2:30 PM Table Tennis Club (SR)



7:00 AM Total Body (AS) $7:00 AM 3.5 Women’s Tennis (TC) 7:00 AM 3.0 Men’s Tennis (TC) 7:00 AM Pickleball Club (SR)9:00 AM 3.0 Men’s Tennis (TC) 9:00 AM Pickleball Club (SR)10:00 AM Chair Yoga (SR) 10:00 AM Aqua Fitness (IP) $10:00 AM Zumba Toning (AS) $1:00 AM Thera-Band (AS) 2:00 PM Integral Yoga (SR) $5 2:30 PM Stretch (AS)5:00 PM Int. Line Dance (AS)

7:00 AM 3.0 Women’s Tennis (TC)7:00 AM Pickleball Club (SR)7:30 AM Bocce Buddies (SR)8:00 AM Total Body (AS) $9:00 AM Stretch (SR)9:00 AM 4.0 Men’s Tennis (TC)9:00 AM Pickleball Club (SR)10:00 AM Aqua Aerobics (IP) $10:00 AM Integral Yoga (SR) $510:00 AM Weight Room Circuit (SR)11:00 AM Reformer Pilates (AS) $$1:00 PM Adv. Line Dance (AS)2:30 PM Table Tennis Club (SR)


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LegendAS – Aerobic StudioFC – Fitness CenterGC – Golf Club IP – Indoor Pool

MC – Montecito CH SR – Santa Rosa CH OS – OffsiteTC – Tennis Courts$ – $3 charge$$ – $6 charge

Listings in BLUE indicate Charter Club membership required.


Legend

9:00 AM Mountain View Church (CAP)11:00 AM All Games Played (MAR)1:00 PM Needles & Pins (CAM/MIR)

7:00 AM Lady Putters (CAP)9:00 AM Creative Arts (CAM/MIR)11:00 AM All Games Played (SY1)11:30 AM Pan (SY2)12:30 PM Needles & Pins (CAM)12:30 PM Paper Crafters (MIR)1:00 PM Games Plus Scrabble (CAP)5:30 PM King & Queens Poker (PIS)6:30 PM Pan (CAP)

8:30 AM Ceramics (CAM/MIR)11:00 AM All Games Played (SY1)12:00 PM Duplicate Bridge (FH)2:00 PM Readers Ink (CAM/MIR)5:00 PM King & Queens Poker (CAP)6:00 PM Always a Happy Hour (BR)

8:30 AM Softball (OS)9:00 AM Needles & Pins (CAM)11:00 AM All Games Played (CAP)11:30 AM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW)12:30 PM Mah Jongg (FH)1:00 PM Jewelry Club (MIR)6:00 PM Movie Group (CAM)6:30 PM Bridge (CAP)7:00 PM Billiards Club (PAC)7:00 PM Bunco (MAR)

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

9:00 AM Mountain View Church (CAP)11:00 AM All Games Played (MAR)

7:00 AM Lady Putters (CAP)9:00 AM Creative Arts (CAM/MIR)11:00 AM All Games Played (SY1)11:30 AM Pan (SY2)12:30 PM Needles & Pins (CAM)12:30 PM Paper Crafters (MIR)1:00 PM Games Plus Scrabble (CAP)3:30 PM Communication Mtg. (LJ)5:30 PM King & Queens Poker (PIS)6:30 PM Pan (CAP)

6:30 AM Laughlin Bus Trip (OS)8:30 AM Ceramics (CAM/MIR)11:00 AM All Games Played (SY1)12:00 PM Duplicate Bridge (FH)2:00 PM Computer Club (MON)2:00 PM Landscape Advisory

Committee (LJ)5:00 PM King & Queens Poker (CAP)

8:30 AM Softball (OS)9:00 AM Needles & Pins (CAM/MIR)10:30 AM Security Meeting (CAP)11:30 AM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW)12:30 PM Mah Jongg (FH)1:00 PM Jewelry Club (MIR)1:30 PM View Subcommittee (MAR)3:00 AM Golf Advisory (LJ)6:30 PM Bridge (CAP)7:00 PM Billiards Club (PAC)

9:00 AM Mountain View Church (CAP)11:00 AM All Games Played (MAR)1:00 PM Needles & Pins (CAM/MIR)

7:00 AM Lady Putters (CAP)9:00 AM Creative Arts (CAM/MIR)11:00 AM All Games Played (SY1)11:30 AM Pan (SY2)12:30 PM Needles & Pins (CAM)12:30 PM Paper Crafters (MIR)1:00 PM Games Plus Scrabble (CAP)5:00 PM Sunline Bus Q&A (FH)5:30 PM King & Queens Poker (PIS)6:30 PM Pan (CAP)

8:30 AM Ceramics (CAM/MIR)9:00 AM Desert Life Board (LJ)11:00 AM All Games Played (SY1)12:00 PM Duplicate Bridge (FH)5:00 PM King & Queens Poker (CAP)

8:30 AM Softball (OS)9:00 AM Needles & Pins (CAM/MIR)11:00 AM All Games Played (CAP)11:30 AM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW)12:30 PM Mah Jongg (FH)1:00 PM Jewelry Club (MIR)6:30 PM Bridge (CAP)7:00 PM Billiards Club (PAC)

9:00 AM Mountain View Church (CAP)11:00 AM All Games Played (MAR)

7:00 AM Lady Putters (CAP)9:00 AM Creative Arts (CAM/MIR)11:00 AM All Games Played (SY1)11:30 AM Pan (SY2)12:30 PM Needles & Pins (CAM)12:30 PM Paper Crafters (MIR)1:00 PM Games Plus Scrabble (CAP)5:30 PM King & Queens Poker (PIS)6:30 PM Pan (CAP)7:00 PM Rainbow Friends (CAM)

8:30 AM Ceramics (CAM/MIR)11:00 AM All Games Played (SY1)12:00 PM Duplicate Bridge (FH)2:00 PM Computer Club (MON)5:00 PM King & Queens Poker (CAP)

8:30 AM Softball (OS)9:00 AM Needles & Pins (CAM/MIR)11:00 AM All Games Played (CAP)11:00 AM Del Mar Race Track (OS)11:30 AM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW)12:30 PM Mah Jongg (FH)1:00 PM Jewelry Club (MIR)5:00 PM RV Club (MIR)6:30 PM Bridge (CAP)7:00 PM Billiards Club (PAC)7:00 PM Comedy Night (BR)

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AMP – AmphitheaterAS – Aerobic StudioBC – Bocce CourtsBH – Back Half BallroomBR – BallroomBW – BreezewayCAM – CambriaCAP – CapistranoCL – Clubhouse LobbyFC – Fitness Center

FH – Front Half BallroomGC – Golf ClubhouseGR – Green RoomKSK – KioskLJ – La JollaMAR – MarisolMIR – MiradaMON – MontereyNEW – NewportOS – OffsiteOUT – Outdoor EventPAC – PacificaPAT – Patio by Capistrano

PC – Putting CoursePIS – PismoPRK – Parking LotSC – Sports CourtSR – Shadows RestaurantSRC – Santa Rosa ClubhouseSRP – Santa Rosa PatioSY – Santa YnezSY1 – Santa Ynez ISY2 – Santa Ynez IITBD – To Be DecidedTC – Tennis CourtWSP – West Side Patio

• = Santa Rosa Clubhouse

• = Montecito Clubhouse AugustSign up or purchase tickets to Lifestyle events at the

Lifestyle Desk in the Montecito Clubhouse.760.772.9617

Visa and MasterCard accepted.

9:00 AM Creative Arts (CAM/MIR)10:00 AM Writer’s Club (LJ)11:00 AM All Games Played (MAR/SY1)12:00 PM Pan (CAP)12:30 PM Ukulele Lessons (CAM)1:00 PM Ukulele Strummers (CAM)2:00 PM Emergency Preparedness (SY2)5:00 PM King & Queens Poker (PIS)6:15 PM Bridge (CAP)6:30 PM Lively Liners (KSK)

8:30 AM Ceramics (CAM/MIR)10:00 AM New Home Orientation (FH)12:00 PM Beat the Heat (SY)1:15 PM Canasta (MIR)2:30 PM Table Tennis

(PIS/NEW)7:00 PM Movie Night:

The Sessions(CAM/MIR)

11:00 AM All Games Played (CAP)11:30 AM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW)4:00 PM Let’s Meet and Eat

(MON/PIS/NEW)

9:00 AM Creative Arts (CAM/MIR)11:00 AM All Games Played (SY1)12:00 PM Pan (CAP)12:30 PM Ukulele Lessons (CAM)1:00 PM Ukulele Strummers (CAM)5:00 PM King & Queens Poker (PIS)6:15 PM Bridge (CAP)6:30 PM Lively Liners (KSK)

8:30 AM Ceramics (CAM/MIR)1:15 PM Canasta (MIR)2:30 PM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW)7:00 PM Movie Night:

Quartet(CAM/MIR)

11:00 AM All Games Played (CAP)11:30 AM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW)6:00 PM Shall We All Dance (BR)

Lifestyle Calendar of Events


9:00 AM Creative Arts (CAM/MIR)11:00 AM All Games Played (MAR/SY1)12:00 PM Pan (CAP)12:30 PM Ukulele Lessons (CAM)1:00 PM Ukulele Strummers (CAM)5:00 PM King & Queens Poker (PIS)6:15 PM Bridge (CAP)6:30 PM Lively Liners (KSK)

8:30 AM Ceramics (CAM/MIR)1:15 PM Canasta (MAR)2:00 PM Computer Club (MON)2:30 PM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW)7:00 PM Movie Night:

The Master(CAM/MIR)

11:00 AM All Games Played (CAP)11:30 AM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW)7:00 PM Marco Mendez Concert (BR)

9:00 AMCreative Arts (CAM/MIR)10:00 AM Writer’s Club (LJ)11:00 AM World’s Largest Golf Outing (BR)12:00 PM Pan (CAP)12:30 PM Ukulele Lessons (CAM)1:00 PM Ukulele Strummers (CAM)5:00 PM Oke Dokey Karaoke (FH)5:00 PM King & Queens Poker (PIS)6:00 PM Pet Club (CAM/MIR)6:15 PM Bridge (CAP)6:30 PM Lively Liners (KSK)

8:30 AM Ceramics (CAM/MIR)1:15 PM Canasta (MIR)2:30 PM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW)7:00 PM Movie Night:

Flight (CAM/MIR)

11:00 AM All Games Played (CAP)11:30 AM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW)

9:00 AM Creative Arts (CAM/MIR)11:00 AM All Games Played (MAR/SY1)12:00 PM Pan (CAP)12:30 PM Ukulele Lessons (CAM)1:00 PM Ukulele Strummers (CAM)5:00 PM King & Queens Poker (PIS)6:15 PM Bridge (CAP)6:30 PM Lively Liners (KSK)

8:30 AM Ceramics (CAM/MIR)1:15 PM Canasta (MIR)2:00 PM Computer Club (MON)2:30 PM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW)7:00 PM Movie Night:

MoonriseKingdom(CAM/MIR)

11:00 AM All Games Played (CAP)11:30 AM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW)

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BilliardsDon [email protected] BuddiesShel Ellman760-469-8124BridgeArny [email protected] [email protected] ClubGlen [email protected] [email protected] ClubPaula [email protected] NinersLinda [email protected] SingersSally [email protected] ClubTraci Barnett [email protected] GolfStu [email protected] ArtsBill [email protected] LifeBonnie [email protected] ForumMartin [email protected] PlusCarol [email protected]

Happy TappersCaroline [email protected]

Jewelry ClubPat [email protected]

King & Queens Card ClubBen [email protected]

Lady PuttersMaureen [email protected]

Let’s Meet and Eat ClubKaren [email protected]

Lively LinersBarbara [email protected]

Mah JonggMaryEllen [email protected]

Men’s Golf ClubGreg [email protected]

Needles & PinsPat [email protected]

Oke Dokey KaraokeLynn [email protected]

Opera ClubTony [email protected]

Paddle TennisJohn [email protected]

Pairs 9-Hole Golf ClubVivian [email protected]

PanThelma [email protected]

Paper CraftersBev [email protected]

Performing ArtsRose [email protected] ClubKaren [email protected] [email protected]

Rainbow FriendsBarbara [email protected]

Readers InkLyba [email protected]

Retirement ClubJeff [email protected]

RV ClubJohn [email protected]

Shall We All DancePattie Martin626-523-4352 [email protected] Mogan 760-200-1693

SolosShirley [email protected]

Table TennisRon [email protected]

Tennis ClubGeorge [email protected]

That’s EntertainmentBen [email protected]

Travel ClubRuth [email protected]

Tuesday Night PuttersDale [email protected]

Tutta Bella VinoJulie [email protected]

Ukulele StrummersMel [email protected]

Veterans ClubPete [email protected]

Women’s Golf ClubGrace [email protected]

Writers ClubTony [email protected]

Resident GroupsDemocrats Erica [email protected]

Jewish Outreach GroupArnie [email protected]

HadassahCindy [email protected]

RepublicansAl [email protected]

Clubs in FormationMotorcycle RidesRobert [email protected]

Road Bicycle RidersDario [email protected]

Stamp ClubRay: 760-262-0969Luell: 760-343-5667

August 201334 The ViewTHE LIFESTYLE DESK ACCEPTS VISA AND MASTERCARD.

Club Contact Information

Interested in starting a new club?Are you interested in another hobby?

Why not start a new club! Drop by the Lifestyle Desk in the Montecito Clubhouse to pick up an informational packet.

760-772-9617

Club News

Billiards ClubOn Wednesday, June 26, we

held our monthly tournament.We had 18 players in competitionplaying a singles eight ball round robin tournament with a race to two wins. First placewas won by a new member Roy Wood, and second place went to Myron Crespin. Pat Carsonand Sy Saito tied for Third and fourth place.Everyone played well and enjoyed themselves.Congratulations to all our winners.Our club continues to meet every Wednesday

at 7 pm in the Billiards Room for open play.Tournaments are held the last Wednesday of themonth at a cost of $2 per player for each tournament. You must be a club member to playin the monthly tournaments.Women and men of all levels of experience are

welcome and encouraged to join. It’s a great wayto make new friends and meet your neighbors!Come to the Montecito Billiards Room onWednesday nights for open play. Free lessons areavailable at 10 am every Monday in the BilliardsRoom by Bryan Murray (760-342-9028). Forany further information, please call Don Salvatore(760-775-8394). See you on Wednesday at theBilliards Room.

Bocce BuddiesThe Bocce Buddies club

welcomes all newcomers whowant to learn (or already know)the game of Bocce. We will teach you the simplerules of play. Come learn and enjoy playingBocce!Our games are played at the Santa Rosa

Clubhouse Bocce courts. Summer hours are ineffect now through September:• Tuesday evenings, 7 pm.

• Friday mornings, 7:30 am.Arrive about 10 minutes before play and meet

our members, then join in the fun.Contact Rosemary (760-347-0760), Ron

(760-360-4393), or Shel (760-469-8124).

Bridge ClubBridge offers continuous

challenges and new situationsevery time you play. If you wouldlike to learn the fundamentals of modern bridge bidding, play, and defense, our BeginningBridge Class starts Wednesday, October 2, 9:30 – 11:30 am, in the Santa Ynez room of theMontecito Clubhouse. This is not a lecture series.It is a hands-on experience that will have youplaying cards from day one. We want you to leaveclass filled with the excitement of the game, enthused about having made new friends, andfascinated with the possibilities of playing thegreatest card game of all! You pay only $20 — the cost of your textbook,

written by internationally known bridge educatorAudrey Grant — for 10 classes.Class size is limited, so register early. Put your

$20 nonrefundable check payable to “SH BridgeClub” in a sealed envelope, along with yourname, phone number, email address, and a briefdescription of your bridge-playing experience.Deposit the envelope in the Bridge Club’s mailbox (outside the Billiards Room). For more information, contact Carole Morgan

at [email protected] or 760-262-8408. For the more experienced bridge player, the

club offers an Intermediate Bridge Class, whichwill also start in October. (Dates, time, and roomto be announced.)For more information, contact Roy Krapes at

[email protected] or 760-469-8237.


Chartered Club News


BuncoWe had a wonderful time in July

yelling at the dice. We had many newresidents join us.We have games the last Wednesday night of each

month. We meet at 6:45 pm at the Montecito clubhouse.Any questions, please call Marcia at 760-347-1534.

CanastaGals and guys, come join the fun at

the Canasta Club. We meet in the Mirada room at 1:15 pm every Friday.For more information, call Liz Boyd at 760-895-4367.

See you there!

Ceramics ClubA hearty welcome to Mary Coco,

Dianne Morrison, Vicki Prince, andSusan Regier who joined the club in thelast month. We are so happy to have added them to ourmembership and hope they will derive much pleasurefrom being part of our group.As we are into the “dog days” of summer, the Ceramics

Club members are busy with several projects, not theleast of which is the planning of the annual Harvest Festival held in November.Consider this a “shout out” to our residents to

participate in the festival and showcase their interestingor handmade items for sale. For more information, contact Paula Nadel at 760-262-8277.

Classy NinersWe are still playing every Tuesday

morning during the hot summermonths. Please come join us for nine holesof golf. Ladies of all levels of golf are welcome. Ourgroup has fun and you can play in a relaxed atmosphere.Please sign up on line at [email protected] or at thePro Shop on our sign-up sheet by Sunday before play onTuesday. Check with the Pro Shop for summer tee times.During the summer when rates are lower, we have

occasionally been playing at other golf courses in the areaas well as our Shadow Hills course.

Plans continue for the coming year. We have checkedon a new site for our spring golf get away. Cory Stevenscontinues to work on our new website, which we hopeto have up and running when the new season starts. Aschedule for next season is almost complete and will beavailable at the Classy Niners Welcome Coffee in October.For more information please contact membership

co-chairs, Janet Schlicher at [email protected] or760-296-3413, or Terry Raposa at [email protected] or775-636-8513.

Community SingersCommunity Singers will begin

rehearsals for our exciting 2013/2014season on September 23 at 5 pm. We willopen our season with a special concert featuring our director, Karen Adamik. “Karen and the Vocal View” willalso showcase our wonderful Community Singers andfour of our sopranos. It will be presented Saturday, October 27, at 2 pm. Tickets will be available at Montecito Lifestyle desk on September 9.Our first concert will be our annual holiday concert,

“December’s Best,” on December 8. Bring the family fora variety of holiday music and our famous “homemade”goodies. Please think about joining us when we beginanother season. We have opportunities for all levels ofsinging experience. Please contact Vice President, KenHailpern, at [email protected] or at 760-342-1497 if you would like to have more information about Community Singers or our upcoming season. Have agreat summer, and happy singing!

Computer ClubThe Computer Club helps residents

use and understand computers in afriendly, hands-on environment by providing educational classes and workshops. Skill levels range from beginners to intermediates to

near-geeks. Our popular Open Workshops on Fridays enable one-on-one answers to most questions and challenges.For a class schedule, please contact Traci Barnett Hone

at [email protected] or 760-360-1545. We are now accepting fall to spring 2014 memberships.

Club News


Creative Arts ClubIt’s hot outside, but we’re

staying cool. Come and enjoypainting with us. We are a fungroup of folks who love to draw, sculpt, andpaint. We also enjoy luncheons, birthday celebrations, and visits to inspiring places.Last month, members of the Creative Arts

Club exhibited their varied paintings of the exterior views of the Montecito Clubhouse,which hung on the library wall. Created in multiple mediums, we received excellent reviewsof the artwork displayed. We have two featured Artists of the Month:

Judi Markson, whose work is on display in theMontecito Clubhouse; and Gaelyn Lakin, whoseart is on display in the Sales Office. Stop by toview and delight your eyes. What a great way to cool off and paint with

other talented artists. Join us any Monday orThursday morning from 9 am – noon in theCambria/Mirada rooms. Bring your medium ofchoice and lots of imagination.

Desert LifeDesert Life will be dark in

August. Please plan on joining us at the MiraMonte Resort & SpaSeptember 17 and for our Welcome Back luncheon on October 8.The Desert Life board is busy planning next

season’s luncheons, and we are looking for members who would like to join in the fun andvolunteer in the following areas:• Help at the greeting/badge table.• Help with the Holiday Luncheon (obtainingdonations, vendors and table decorations).

• Monthly table centerpieces.• Help in planning the Welcome Back Luncheon and the Birthday/InstallationLuncheon.

• Make and print the monthly flyers and occasional posters.

If you are interested in helping, please contactPresident Bonnie Steele at 760-219-1450 or [email protected].

If you have an idea for future programs thatyou think would be of interest to our members,please contact Program Chairman Anita Janon at760-574-9119 or [email protected] this time members should be renewing their

membership. Please drop your check for $10made out to “SCSH Desert Life” in the DesertLife mailbox located in the Montecito Clubhouse. Important: please do not fill in amembership form (they are for new membersonly), just write “renewal” on your check. Questions? Call Membership Chairman Debbie

Scales at 562-714-7404.

Discussion Forum ClubIt’s August in the Desert

We’ve Gone FishingMark Your Calendar:Speakers’ Series Program, Thursdays, 7 pm,

Montecito Clubhouse: October 17, November19 (Tuesday), December 12, January 9, February13, March 20, April 17, May 15.Attendance for the 2013/2014 season is only

$10. Attendance for a single Speakers’ Series program is $3 at the door. For information, contact Martin Lapides at [email protected].

Games PlusThings slow down through

the hot months. We had Bingoin July, which is not usual. We’ll bedark in August and in September. We’ll haveBingo on Friday September 6; doors open at5:30 pm and games start at 6:30 pm. Mark yourcalendars.Our Bingo has been very successful; we have a

license to play for money. The prizes for winningcan get very high, it all depends on the amountof people who play. The cost is $5 for your paper,

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and it gives you 10 – 12 games with three chances ateach. There are also two special games and they are $1for each chance.Each Monday we have a room for Scrabble and games

it is open for whoever wants to play. There is no membership, so come join us. The time is 1 – 4 pm. It’sanother opportunity to meet your neighbors and makenew friends.

Jewelry ClubStop by any Wednesday afternoon

from 1 – 3:30 pm in the Mirada room atthe Montecito Clubhouse. Come and seethe jewelry we are creating and the necklaces, earrings,and bracelets that we are learning to design. We also repair favorites that have come apart or use those piecesto create a new look. We have so much fun and are continually amazed by what each of us has created.Our membership includes all levels of experience.

Please notice our jewelry on display in the hall cabinets,occupying two shelves. You will be delighted to knowthat there are Newcomer Kits for you to use so you canstart making your own jewelry right away. A member willguide you through the process so you, too, can be successful. We will continue to meet all summer, so comejoin us.For more information, please call Pat Melvin at

760-702-3410.

Kings and Queens Card ClubWe play poker every week throughout

the summer. We are looking to beginnew membership in September.

Lady PuttersThe Lady Putters Club continues to

meet during the summer. Come early on Monday morning and meet in theCapistrano room of the Montecito Clubhouse. There isone session of putting during the summer. Sign in by6:45 am; putting begins at 7 am. Summer is a great timeto join us! Our group is more casual and smaller. It is easyto get to know our most dedicated and friendly putters.All ladies are invited to try a practice session before

joining. No experience is necessary. You will meet manyclub members who will make you feel welcome. Annualmembership dues are $15, plus the cost of a logo shirt.A putter, a ball, and $2 are all that is needed. If you havethe desire to make new friends and have a good time, thisis the club for you! Please note that we do adhere to standard golf dress codes (no jeans). No golf spikes,please.Visit the Lady Putters website at www.shputters.com

for more information and updates about the club. If you have any questions, please contact Diana

Berry at 760-345-9689 or send an email message to [email protected].

Lively LinersHey, Sun City Shadow Hills!Are you tired of walking on a treadmill

for exercise? If you are, why don’t youcome to Beginners Line Dance Class and dance your wayto fitness?Our new year began in July, and membership dues are

$15 per year. We offer classes for beginner, intermediate,and advanced line dancers. The classes are $15 per monthbut only for the months that you are taking classes.We will be dark August 5 – 9; our instructor will be on

vacation. No dance in August; but we would like to inviteyou to our September 7 dance, “Hawaiian Holiday,” savethe date! Dance entry fee for members is $5 and guests$10. You may bring a snack and your favorite beverageand dance till your boots fall off. Dances are from 6 – 8:45 pm in the Montecito ballroom.Lively Liners Club members are looking forward to

meeting you! We hope to see you at the next class! Forinformation about membership or classes call Barb at760-636-0701.Join the fun!

Mah JonggIt’s sizzling! Our Mah Jongg Club is

the best place to be on Wednesdays at the Clubhouse, from 12:30 – 3:30 pm.Mah Jongg lessons will not take place during August.They will resume the first Wednesday in September.We have two club Mah Jongg sets that will remain at

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a while. Just sign in for it and, at the end of thegame on Wednesday, return it, sign out, and itwill be ready for the next time someone needs an“emergency” set. If you do not have a scheduledgame, please come to the clubhouse by 12:15 pmso we can help you find one. We are now collectingdues for the coming year. Dues remain the same– $10 for the year. Checks can be made out toSCSH Mah Jongg or you may pay cash.FYI: A Mah Jongg set has been left behind,

possibly by a snowbird. It is a good idea to putyour name and telephone number inside yoursets. In this way, if one is left we can contact theowner promptly. Please remember that we mustend our last game by 3:15 pm so that our roomis cleaned up and everyone is out by 3:30 pmpromptly. Thanks for your consideration.

Needles & PinsThe club has been busy this

summer with quilting, crocheting,knitting, and other creative projects. We made 12 quilts, five knitted/crocheted blankets, and 21 baby caps for ProjectLinus. The ladies have also added a summer outing and are going to Bingo and lunch at Fantasy Springs Casino, and actually winning.Join us if you can.The display case for July held beautiful vintage

pieces made by our mothers, grandmothers,aunts, and other family members. Hope you hada chance to view them. Each month it is filledwith amazing creations.We meet Mondays at 12:30 pm in the Cambria

room. The quilters also meet Wednesdays at 9 am, and every other Sunday from 1 – 5 pm.New members are always welcome, and you

may attend once before joining. Dues are $10 peryear and are payable now.

Oke Dokey KaraokeOke Dokey Karaoke is

meeting Thursday, August 15, inthe front half of the MontecitoClubhouse ballroom from 5 – 8 pm. If you

haven’t come by to give us a try, here is anotheropportunity. We are having lots of fun with ourregular club members and some new people whoare enjoying the camaraderie. Some people liketo sing, some just like to listen and socialize.We offer many different genres of music: pop,

rock and roll, new country, the old-style westernand show tunes. We are a comfortable and supportive group of people. We encourage having fun, trying different things, and evendancing if you feel like it. We’d love to have youjoin us.You may BYOB and snacks. For more information, please call Lynn

Trahan-Miller at 760-393-2390 or email [email protected].

Opera ClubAre you interested in going to

an opera for the first time, butare not sure if you will like it?Are you an experienced opera attendee and

would like to see operas in our own community?Would you like to know more about opera, but

are not sure how to do this?Would you like to get together once a month

with friends who enjoy opera?Come to our September 10th meeting and all

these questions will be answered by our ownopera expert, Joe Cifarelli, who gives us great information about the operas, composers, and librettists plus selects interesting operas that havea wide appeal.We will be starting up again on September 10,

at 6 pm sharp, so mark your calendars. OurSCSH Opera Club will be dark for August. Havea great summer.The new club officers have planned an

interesting and varied group of operas, and weare working on bringing live performances toSCSH. Membership fees of $10 per person are now

due; please drop off your check for the2013/2014 season at our mailbox in the Montecito Clubhouse.Questions: call 760-775 9521.


PanLet’s Play Pan!Come join us in the Capistrano room

at the Montecito Clubhouse on Mondaysat 6:30 pm and on Thursdays at noon.If you have not already done so, dues are payable so

please give us a check for $10 made to “SCSH PanClub.”Upon writing this article we are awaiting our July 8

meeting to install new officers for the Pan Club. We wantto congratulate Sharon Ehrlich, our new President;Francine Schuster, our new Secretary; and Tobye Rubin,our new Treasurer. Any other changes to the club will beannounced in the September issue of the View.We welcome all new residents to come on by and

say hello, we would love to meet you. We have a nicegroup of women and would love to see some new facesat our tables. If you have a home game, bring it to theclubhouse and see how we have grown.If you have never played Pan, we would love to have

you come by and watch us. Beatrice Hersh will be giving complimentary instructions to new players andwould love to hear from you. Her cell phone number is818-438-8369.If you have any questions about the Pan Club, please

contact President Sharon Ehrlich at 760-200-8781.

Paper CraftersThe summer heat has not deterred

our members from gathering at theMontecito Clubhouse to create morebeautiful cards for all occasions. We continue to learn different techniques in making our cards. Would you believe we have used shaving cream, aluminum foil, andeven an iron? Nettie Washington, one of our members, recently

volunteered to do a class on how to use a Cricut. Theclub has two Cricut machines that participants can useduring meeting times. We also had “Christmas in July” when we made some

holiday cards. Take a look at the showcase in the clubhouse which displays our handiwork.Come join us and stay cool while having fun. We

meet at 12:30 pm every Monday in the Mirada room.Questions? Please call Bev Whitney at 651-270-8109.

Performing ArtsHalfway through summer! Mark your

calendar for our first meeting on September 11. Our new Board (PresidentPJ Nilson, Vice President Gwen Roy, Secretary DonnaGambale, Treasurer Joanie Banks, and Past PresidentRose Borses) is busy planning season 2013/ 2014. On November 14, 15, 16, and 17 our production is

a mystery called The Unexpected Guest by AgathaChristie. The cast is memorizing for rehearsals in September. Producer Zenda Saraydarian is looking forvolunteers.The Play Selection Committee is reviewing new play

material. The Reading Group will continue to meet andhone their skills. They are inviting the talented men andwomen who were speakers or in sales to join us. We areinviting residents who are active and handy with tools tocontact us if you would like to be eligible for two freetickets to each of our season 2013/14 productions. And if you have a business and are willing to assist in theconstruction of the stage sets, your business will be listedin our programs. Drop a note into the mailbox if you areinterested in the club.For questions call PJ Nilson at 714-970-7454.

Pet ClubThe Pet Club will not be meeting for

the rest of the summer but may resumemeetings in the season. Watch for announcements.At the July Pet Adoption Fair, two dogs left for

permanent homes; and we will have the next fair in September. If you are thinking of adopting a pet, comeout and see what is available. Volunteers are also neededto help care for these wonderful animals and to give them a little love while they are out from their temporaryshelters.Our Safe House Committee is always looking for

volunteers to take in animals that are found loose in ourcommunity for up to a week before their owners can befound or they can be placed with an animal shelter. Call Kathy Medved at 253-208-0378, or email

[email protected].


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Pickleball ClubWith the heat and fewer folks

in town, Pickleball has becomemore informal than usual. Playusually starts at 6:30 am now and the skill levelsaren’t as structured, so come on out…a place willbe found for you to play. Some courts are still being reserved from time

to time so check with the desks at the clubhousesor on the schedule posted next to the Pickleballcourts for availability. There is always the outsidecourt if the other two are reserved. Nights arenice, too. But don’t be shy. Come out anyway.Again, we would appreciate anyone wishing to

join or renew their membership to place their$15 along with a completed application (everyone is accepted) in the Pickleball mailboxat the Montecito Clubhouse. Come join this fastgrowing and fun sport. You’ll be happy you did.If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the president of the club, Jim Anderson,at [email protected]. Stay cool!

Readers InkThis month’s Readers Ink

selection is The Book of Joe byJonathan Tropper. It is the story ofJoe Goffman, an alienated teenager who lefthome before the ink on his high school diplomawas dry. After moving away, he wrote a scathingbook about his childhood experiences. It becamea bestselling novel that offended everyone intown. Not that he cared; it wasn’t like he everwanted to return to that awful place!Fifteen years later, return he must, because his

father has had a stroke and Joe’s presence is required. His former neighbors are understandablyunhappy to have him back home; but, with thehelp of some old friends, Joe discovers that returning isn’t necessarily bad and maybe the bestthings in life are second chances.This book explores coming to terms with a

painful past and reevaluating truths that Joe oncethought to be self-evident. Join us, as our clubmembers discuss this novel and our thoughts andfeelings about it.

We meet in the Montecito Clubhouse at 2 pmon the fourth Tuesday of every month.

Retirement ClubIt is important to be aware of

how your age can affect your retirement decisionmaking. Hereare some important age milestones to consider,but keep in mind special rules apply so seek appropriate counsel:• Age 55: If you take “early” retirement, quit, orare otherwise terminated from employment,you may generally withdraw money from certain qualified company retirement planswithout being subject to a 10% federal penaltyfor early withdrawals.

• Age 59½: Generally, you can withdraw moneyfrom traditional IRAs and qualified retirementplans after the age of 59½ without being subject to the 10% penalty tax.

• Age 60: Widows and widowers are eligible forSocial Security benefits.

• Age 62: Some companies may allow retirementat this age with full pension benefits.

• Ages 62–65: Those working and collecting Social Security benefits below full retirementage are subject to the $15,120 earnings thresholdfor 2013 before the “give-back” kicks in.

• Age 65:Many company pension plans providefull benefits at this age. Medicare eligibility generally begins at age 65.

• Ages 65–67: Depending on your birth date,full Social Security benefits will start.

• Age 70½: The required minimum distributionsfrom a traditional qualified retirement planmust generally begin.As with all tax planning matters, be sure to

consult with a qualified tax professional.

Shall We All DanceShall We All Dance is taking a

break for the summer. We may beaway – but we have not forgottenour fellow dancers. Come dance with us beginning next fall! We



have another great year planned on the dance floor.Our next dance event is scheduled on Saturday,

November 2, 2013. Watch for more details in the View.Dance lessons will also be announced later in the summer. Thanks to all of you who joined in the fun this year.

We hope you keep dancing, wherever you are, and returnto our dance floor with us in the fall.If you have any questions concerning the Shall We All

Dance club or our events, please contact Pattie Martin at626-523-4352.

SoftballHi, softball fans! This note is just a

reminder: the SCSH Softball Club meetsevery Wednesday morning, 8 am, at Freedom Park. This park is located a quarter mile westof Washington on Country Club. If you’re interested inslow-pitch softball, come visit us.

Table Tennis ClubMay, June, July, and now August. A

month that many of the Sun CityShadow Hills fulltime residents don’t lookforward to.But let’s be informed, dear residents, that there is a

place that is very cool and comfortable allowing thosewho take part to enjoy hot summer days in a very coolenvironmental place: the Newport and Pismo rooms located in the Santa Rosa Clubhouse.Drop by anytime and see how cool it is to have fun and

exercise all at the same time.Check your recent copy of the View for days and times,

and then be “cool” about it.

Tennis Club Hazel Shore is a USTA Tennis

Professional that is available to providetennis lessons and drills to our members.If you do not belong to the Tennis Club, you will still beable to participate at a 20% surcharge.• Private Lessons, one hour at $55.• Semi-Private (Two Persons/Session), $30 each.• Group Private (Three Persons or More), $25 each.

Please contact Hazel Shore at 760-391-2001 or emailher at [email protected] for more details and otheravailable programs.The 2013 Tennis Board began its duties in July. We

would like to thank George Cerny and his board for thefine job they did last year. Your new Tennis Board is:President: Linda Aasen, 650-341-4776Vice President: Steve Chang, 760-393-2506Secretary: Gayle Harris, 619-961-5305Treasurer: Bob Copland, 760-636-1151Membership: Jim Adamik, 760-469-2924

That’s Entertainment ClubThe club is dark in the summer. In

September we’ll be looking into newproductions.

Travel ClubThings are quiet with the Travel Club.

The Danube Trip is underway as I writethis. I am sure that a wonderful time isbeing had by all! We will be anxiously waiting to hear allabout it. The plans for Cuba continue. There has not been a

large response from just Shadow Hills residents, so Collette Travel has opened the two trips to the generalpublic. The plans for Scotland next summer continue.We have been researching tours to Australia/NewZealand and South America. No decisions have yet beenmade. We are also exploring some day trips. Our nextmonthly meeting will be September 25.Dues for the coming season will remain at $5 per

person. Hope everyone is having a good summer. Anyquestions: contact Ruth at [email protected] or 760-347-0280.

Tutta Bella VinoYour wine club will not be meeting in

July and August. Our new season willbegin on September 28, 2013. We lookforward to seeing you then!



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Ukulele StrummersThe streets are quiet, the

thermometer bursting (we hit123°F), but Uke Strummers keepstrumming. We meet every Thursday at the Montecito

Clubhouse from 12:30 – 3 pm to play, learn, sing,chat, and just have fun. Our computer projectorenlarges the music so you can see it all with ease.Although group classes will not resume until

September, Ann is still there playing along andthe rest of the Strummers are always willing toshare their experience. So come on by where it’snice and cool and join us for an afternoon of relaxation, music, and fun.For more information contact Mel Borses at

760-636-4788.

Veterans ClubUnlike many veterans groups,

this club is not about rehashingwar experiences. Our club is aboutassisting members and their spouses as well as allour neighbors. We sponsor speakers to make veterans aware of the many benefits they haveearned while serving their country. The club hasalso established a reference file with the manyagencies that deal with the elderly, including veterans.The club provides services to the SCSH

community: Veterans Day in the fall; a highly successful Toys-For-Tots drive to begin winter;and our Memorial Day flagraising ceremony inthe spring – providing recognition to those whohave served. The flag display in the lobby of theMontecito Clubhouse is courtesy of our club. Wealso offer US flag disposal for worn flags as wellas the sale of new flags. And finally, we offer ane-newsletter to our members with the latest information concerning veterans and club happenings, making this newsletter a must have.The Veterans Club normally meets on the

third Tuesday of the month. The club will bedark in July and August. Our next meeting willbe on Tuesday, September 17, at 7 pm in theMontecito Clubhouse.

Women’s Golf ClubSummer is now upon us, and

our club is dark until the golfseason begins in November. Pleaseremember to post your scores throughout thesummer and fall through GHIN and, if youhaven’t already paid your dues, please do so tokeep your GHIN active.Golf on Wednesdays and Fridays is available

during the summer months. Just sign up at thePro Shop.The SHWGC board for the 2013/2014 season

is: President, Grace Hutchings; Vice President,Janet Donahue; Secretary, Marjorie Babuik;Treasurer, Joyce Johnson; Handicap, Sue Hendrickson; Membership, Mary Kunstler;Tournament I, Goldie Kane; Tournament II,Lucy Crane; and Rules, Ethelwyn Hintz.If you are new to Shadow Hills and enjoy

golfing, please consider joining our association!Membership forms are available online atshwgc.com, in the Pro Shop, or from Mary Kunstler, our membership chairperson, 760-393-8143.

Writer’s ClubDo you want to write your

memoirs, try your hand at writing a novel, or just write forfun? Then the Writer’s Club is for you.Each meeting we discuss different aspects of

writing. Every member has the opportunity toread a few pages of their work to the group andreceive ideas, direction, and gentle criticism. Weencourage each other to write.Try your hand at writing that story you have

always wanted to tell. It does not matter if youare writing; fiction, non-fiction, autobiographies,memoirs, or screenplays, all are welcome. Writea page a day for a year and you have a book!We will look at different avenues of getting

our writing in front of a wider audience: blogs,self-publishing, and competitions. Each meetingwe ask that you bring along two to three pagesof something you have written to read to ourgroup.




Our meetings this month will be Thursday, August 1,15, and 29 at 10 am in the Santa Rosa Clubhouse. See you there! Starting September we will have an extrameeting each month on the third Monday evening.We are the only free club in SCSH, no membership

dues. For more information contact Tony at 760-775-9521 or [email protected].

Resident GroupsDemocratsDemocrats in Sun City Shadow Hills

will not meet in August but will continue to carry out their energeticvoter registration campaign throughoutthe fall in preparation for the 2013 and 2014 elections.The Democrats’ next meeting will be on Thursday,

September 12, 2013, at 6 pm in the Capistrano room atthe Montecito Clubhouse. Socialization with deliciousappetizers and wine will precede the business meeting.Elle Kurpinski from Democratic Headquarters will beone of the speakers. She will bring us up to date on thestatus of the voter registration campaign and other issuesconcerning Democrats in the Coachella Valley.We invite all residents in Sun City Shadow Hills and

outlying communities to attend our meetings and toshare our Democrat values and goals.

Jewish Outreach GroupThe feeling of “Jewishness” is alive

and well in our community. We are veryexcited to have Rabbi Glenn Gelman onboard to provide a poignant, fun, and spiritual Fridaynight service. Rabbi Gelman is a resident of Shadow Hills and is both

a Cantor and an ordained Rabbi. He is Cantor Emeritus,Temple Beth Shalom, in Long Beach. The Rabbi will beleading our Friday night service monthly beginning October 4. There will be an Oneg Shabbat following

the service. A donation of $5 a person is appreciated to cover our costs. We are limited to 80 people, so admission is on a first come, first served basis. We are sorry we cannot accommodate everyone as a

larger room was not available. Future services will be in the Montecito ballroom, and we look forward to accommodating everyone. Please RSVP no later than September 5. Your check is

your receipt. Please deposit your check, made out toSCSH Jewish Outreach, in our mailbox at the Montecitodesk (include your email address). Thank you, and welook forward to seeing you.

RepublicansThe Shadow Hills Republican Club is

hard at work this summer planning for avery exciting upcoming year.Starting in September we will be moving our meeting

location to the beautiful Santa Rosa Clubhouse on thesecond Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.We are looking forward to another wonderful year

filled with stimulating guest speakers, social gatherings,exhilarating discussions, and the opportunity to putWashington back on track with the ideals and integritythat our Founding Fathers had originally intended forour nation. Let’s equip ourselves with the informationwe need to elect the “right” candidates into office in2014.Please plan to join us on Tuesday, September 10, at

7 pm in the Santa Rosa Clubhouse for the first meetingof our upcoming year. We will be looking for individualswho may want to become more involved by volunteeringto serve on one of the many committees needed to keepour club running smoothly.If you are interested in our club or if you need to

register to vote, please contact Pete Anderson at [email protected] consider joining us for what will be a very

exciting year. In the meantime, stay cool and enjoy the summer. The 2014 election will be here before weknow it.


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Moving/StorageA to Z Auto Shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63StorAmerica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Pet CareAl & Barbara Pet Sitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Nancy’s Tender Loving Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Pet Oasis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57Sun Cities Mobile Vet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Real EstateBear View Chalets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56Billy D. Lewis Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Bob & Dovie Koop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Bonnie & Hank Steele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55Emert Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57Friends Real Estate Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Home Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46James Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Jane Tufts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Jelmberg Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Jim Richmond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Nilson Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Rita Latham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Vanmar Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Religious ServicesMountain View Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Temple Sinai of the Desert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Transportation/TravelARG Shuttle Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Desert Moving Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52Good Life Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Joan Samara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56Shadow Hills Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Signature Limousine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

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