Sun City Festival Community Association

26501 West Desert Vista Boulevard, Buckeye, Arizona 85396

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March 2013

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has named Sun City Festival the Nations best large-scale 50+ community for a second time. As Del Webbs newest flagship community in Arizona, Sun City Festivals home designs, signature lifestyle amenities and community activities were recognized by NAHBs 50+ Council. Council Chairman W. Don Whyte noted that the community incorporated quality features and amenities that fit the lifestyle of buyers and residents. This gold medal award will display nicely next to its predecessor, our previously earned gold medal award from NAHB for Nations Best Clubhouse, and our multiple awards from Ranking Arizona for being the number one consumer-ranked master planned community in Arizona!

Sun City Festival Receives National Honors!

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New Wine and Dine Series
March 11, 2013
Starts at 3:00 pm
$35/Person (inclusive) Reservations Required, Call 928-252-6445 Ext 209

Sun City Festival Community Association

St. Patricks Day

March 17th 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join us for Green Beer, Corned Beef, and Cabbage.

The Array of Fine Wines Includes:

- Allegro Moscato - Sartori Pinot Noir - Bonizio Sangiovese Plated Dinner is served at 4:00 pm with a complimentary glass of wine. Caesar Salad served first, followed by Pork Osso Buco, Braised Baby Carrots and Creamy Polenta with Red Wine Pork Jus topped with Germolata Sauce. Finished with Tiramisu topped with Vanilla Ice Cream.

The 70s are back baby!

March 20, 2013 4:00 - 6:00 pm Dress up as your favorite band or how you dressed in the 70s!

Dining Hours: Sunday 8 am - 7 pm, Monday & Tuesday 11 am - 7 pm, Wednesday thru Saturday 11 am - 8 pm. Happy Hour: Monday thru Friday 3 pm - 6 pm

GOLF CLINICS
Get Golf Ready Clinics Nine and Dine
Monday, March 25 Tee Time is 3:30 pm
March 18 - 22 at 9:00 - 10:30 am Cost: $99 These clinics are perfect for people who have never played the game or have not played in awhile. Register in the Golf Shop or online at www.playgolfamerica. com/ggr/

Nine holes of golf followed by a wonderful dinner buffet. Dinner will be at approximately 5/5:30 pm. Please sign up in the Pro Shop.

Monday and Thursday Golf Clinics

Golf Clinics are offered every Monday and Thursday from 11:00 am. to 12;00 noon. Space is limited so please sign up early. For more information or to sign up, please call or visit the Pro Shop. $15/Session

2013 Copper Cup

The Canadian-American Friendship Club will hold their 2013 Copper Cup Golf Tournament on March 14 - 16. This tournament is designed to emulate the presigious Ryder Cup that showcases the best golfers between countries. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:30 am, March 14 at the driving range. The first group tees off at 10:00 am and the tourney culminates on Saturday, March 16 with singles matches on the 18th green. Come out and cheer on the teams!

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Community Events
March 4 Sun Valley Solar Seminar 9:30 am Sable Room March 6 Spring Training Game - Cubs vs. Rangers 1 pm Surprise Recreation Campus March 7 Buckeye Bookmobile 9 am Sage Center Parking Lot Arizona Solar Solutions 10 am Sable Room March 9 NPA Show: Face To Face 7:00 pm Celebration Hall West March 11 Lets Talk Real Estate Lecture 10 am Sable Room March 13 SummerWind Solar Seminar 9:30 am Sable Room March 14 JC Grayson Financial Seminar 4 pm Celebration Hall West March 16 Spring Fest Celebration 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Sage Parking Lot Chartered Club Expo & Craft Sale 10 am - 2 pm Ballroom/Terra Cotta & Corriander Rooms March 18 Take Shape For Life Seminar 10 am Sable Room Sage Center 6th Birthday Party 2 - 4 pm Celebration Hall March 19 AARP Driver Safety Program 12 - 4 pm Celebration Hall West March 20 3 Key Areas To Know Your Legal Rights - Seminar 4 pm Celebration Hall West March 21 Buckeye Bookmobile 9 am Sage Center Parking Lot March 25 Lets Talk Real Estate Seminar 10 am Sable Room March 27 Edward Jones Seminar 10 am Sable Room March 29 Community Potluck 5:30 pm Celebration Hall

March

Sign Up For ASU Osher LLL March Classes

Theres still time to register for some of the upcoming March courses. Registration forms and payment will be taken up to the second class session for each course. You can also view the new schedule and download the registration form online at www.OurSunCityFestival.net. Registration is only $8.00 per course session, and a Student Discount Package is available allowing residents who enroll in four (4) or more fee-paid courses per person to receive a twenty percent discount off the total course fee. This seasons courses offer a wide variety from creative arts, culture, and special interests to American and family history, technology, and topics for discussion. There is surely a course that will strike your interest. If you are ever interested in participating as a community scholar, a free training workshop is offered to prospective scholars. Dr. George Jeffers serves as the OLLI ASU Coordinator and teaches this workshop.

April 6: Murder Mystery Dinner April 13: Free Outdoor Concert April 25: Stargazing Night May 4: Concert In The Park May11: Country Western Hillbilly Honk Tonk

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March
7 Sabino Canyon 17 Menopause The Musical 19 Music of Willie Nelson & Friends

SHOWS
13 The 39 Steps - Matinee Show 21 A Big Band Celebration with The Phoenix Symphony

April
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Chartered clubs
Sun City Festival offers a spectacular variety of activities for all residents, including an assortment of Chartered Clubs ranging from hobbies and various arts and crafts groups to sports, food, and social groups. Browse the listings and join any clubs that interest you. You may find many new opportunities and even make some new friends in the process. Learn more about these clubs, to to the community website at www.OurSunCityFestival.net under Clubs and Interest Groups.

Hiking Club

We offer many exciting hiking trips all over the region and meet once a month to review previous & upcoming trips. We offer all levels of hiking to suite your experience. Contact: Patrick Smith 928-252-6018

Glass Arts Club

Members create traditional stained glass and warm glass through workshops, demonstrations, self-exploration and shared expertise. Glass Studio is open M-Sat 7am-7pm; Sun 1pm-7pm. Contact: Barbara Waggoner 928-252-2958 Ltbarb2@icloud.com

The Lady Putters

Come and enjoy the camaraderie of friends while enhancing and developing your putting skills. We play on Mondays at 12:30pm and Thursdays at 9:30am. Please join us. Contact: Judy Handick 503-799-6702

Join us if you have an interest in railroad and enjoy planning, building and operating model railroad education. Contact: Ed Krajca 928-252-6147

Model Railroad Club

Golf Chartered Club

We are always accepting applications for new members! Womens Group play every Tue. Mens Group play every Mon., Wed., Fri. Contact: Ken Erdmann Mens Golf Group, 928252-3357 or Cyndy Czernysz for Womens Golf Group, 928-2522806

Pickleball Club

We are dedicated to the promotion of Pickleball and encourage everyone to come out and join us. Current Open Play for members is daily 9am-12pm. Check the court bulletin board for future time changes. Contact: Jim Werner 928-252-3618

The Quilting Bees

Quilt raffle winner Susan Miller is a resident of Sun City Festival. Contact us for more information or to join the Quilting Bees. Contact: Kathy Knutson 928-252-2482

Festival Association of Beauties (FABs)

We promote social interaction among women at Sun City Festival and meet for lunch every Friday, at 11 am, at the Indigo Grille. FABs is open to all residents of Sun City Festival. Contact: Karen Gierman 928-252-4932

Festival RV Club

Join us to learn more about RVing and find ways to enhance the RV life you love. We bring together those who wish to travel and who enjoy the recreational vehicle lifestyle. Contact: Bill Hallock 936-239-7423

Social Dance Club

Our members learn social and line dances in a fun environment. Couples dance lessons continue until Mon, Feb. 25 at 6:30 pm. Line dance on Thur. 10:30 am Basic Steps, 11 am Dance Lessons. Contact: Jo Palaoro 928-252-6778

Woodcrafters Club
The Club encourages all facets of woodworking. We welcome residents of any skill levels. Members learn new wood skills and work on various projects with members of varying experience. Instructional classes are scheduled periodically. Contact: Dave Dietz 928-252-2610 daviddietz@cox.net

Paper Crafts & More

Desert Harmony

Join us Tuesday mornings at 9:30 am. Evening classes are at 6 pm. We incorporate all skill levels and include rubber stamping, tea bag folding, and more. Contact: Marge Marcotte 928-252-6906 Sharon Ziede 928-2526059

Thanks to all who attended Karaoke with Style on Feb 2. We appreciate your support, your next Karaoke is March 22. Our Spring Concert, Songs from Our Past is March 24 at 4 pm. Contact: Pat Kubler 623-521-9687 or desertharmonyscf@ yahoo.com

Paws & Claws Pet Club

Digital Photo Club

We offer all types of pet information to pet owners and hold a monthly meeting at the Villa Ramada, 3rd Thurs. each month at 9am. Contact: Kathi Landis 503-580-6069

Dedicated to the art of photography, we encourage members to excel in picture taking, electronic enhancement and display. Through April, we have Digital Photo Club for Beginners at 6:30 pm Thursdays.
Contact: Carroll Reynolds cereynolds@aol.com

Field and Stream

We meet the 1st Wed each month. Range Day is the 2nd Fri monthly & we gather at 7 am to car pool to the range. Contact: Steven Kelley 480-544-7037 or Steve@SDKelley.com

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Mystery Riders

We are a group of motorcyle enthusiasts who ride on Thursdays and at least two Sat or Sun per month throughout Arizona. We have all makes and models in our group. Contact: Ed Zvonik 928-252-3849

Fine Arts Club

Creatively Making a Difference. Come join us. Classes are offered Mon afternoons, Wed and Thurs October thru April. Beginners thru advanced artists are welcome. Contact: Pat Bolhous 309-945-3831

Knit One & Crochet Too

The Softball Club

Join us if you knit, crochet or would like to learn. Weekly gatherings are Mon. 9:30 -11:30 am and Thurs. 1:30-5:30. Drop in to participate anytime. Contact: Dorothy Cushley 928-252-2084

All skill levels are welcome, no experience needed. Visit the softball field on Mon, Wed, Thur, and Fri from 9 am-3 pm to watch us. Contact: Bill Jenkins 928-252-3298

Canadian/American Friendship Club

We bring Americans and Canadians together for fun and friendship. We plan various activities, trips, and more. Contact: Terry Barnard 928-232-0262 or Chuck Smith 928-252-6976

Gourmet Club

Dinners are usually on the 3rd Sunday each month, tables of 8, a 4-course dinner with set menu. Try new foods and meet nice foodies in their homes to enjoy the best meal in town of SCF! Contact: Carol Komassa 928-252-3400

Festival Car Club

A mixture of Muscle, Vintage and Sports Car enthusiasts dedicated to having fun. We sponsor monthly outings, events and road trips. Contact:
Perry Burrell 928-252-2097 or Damon Deacon 928-252-6649

Tennis Club

We offer game opportunities for all levels of play. Mixed Doubles Drop-in Sessions are on Mon & Thur at 9 am depending upon weather and players. Check court bulletin board for time changes. Contact: Dan Walton 928-252-3990

Crafty Scrappers

Join us in preserving your memories digitally or with traditional scrapbooking. Intro to scrapbooking class coming in February: Wed. 9am-2pm; 2nd Saturday each month. Contact: Bonnie Lenke 623-229-6400 bonnielenke@msn.com

Barrel Buddies

We hold wine tasting group events in our members homes (twice per month), at outside venues, or joint events with other wine clubs. Contact: Steven Miller 928-252-6640

Dont Worry, Bead Happy

Join us if you are interested in beading jewelry and other related beading projects. Beginners & advanced crafters welcome. Contact: Marlene Silver 845-548-4579

Pottery & Ceramics Club

Stop by our fabulous new studio and check out our Pottery and Ceramic projects in progress. Please contact us if you are interested in joining. Contact: Bob Walters 928-252-6686 rewalters@cox.net

Golf Cart Poker Run

The Car Club invites all residents with golf carts and dune buggies (street legal) to compete in a Golf Cart Poker Run on March 17th at 2 pm. The Brew Crew
We have hosted many successful events with a variety of beers and conversation. Contact us for information on upcoming events. Contact: Milt Levy 928-252-6952 or Mark Silver 623-249-5917

Karaoke and a Spring Concert

Desert Harmony presents a weekend of fun and music! Join them on Friday, March 22 for Karaoke With Style from 6-9 pm in Celebration Hall. Cost is $5 per person. The Annual Spring Concert, Songs From Our Past will be on Sunday, March 24 at 4 pm in Celebration Hall. Cost is $5 per person. Pre-sign up and buy your tickets through PayPal via www.desertharmony.org

The Players Club

We offer 12 different board and card games 7 days a week. New members are welcome. See the newsletter calendar, Ch22 or Fitness Bulletin Brd for dates and times. Contact: Jay Cohn 928-252-6104

Genealogy Club

Learn the what, where and how of genealogy. We share techniques, methods, resources, and facilities used in genealogy research. Meetings are 2nd Wed, Oct - May at 3pm. Contact: David Komassa 252-3400

Cost is $20 per cart of two people. Pre-registration is required and available at the Cyber Cafe on March 5 or 12 from 1-2 pm, or March 7 or 14 from 7-8 pm, or March 2 from 3-4pm or March 16 at the Club Expo. Best Poker Hand 5 of 7, offering cash prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. Prizes also awarded for best decorated St. Pattys Day golf cart. Contact Tom Flanagan for more information at 928252-6161.

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Sun City Festival Community Association

RESIDENT PROFILE

Chartered Club Activities

Maureen & David Gran

David and Maureen Gran moved to Sun City Festival from the state of Washington in September 2011. They recently retired and sold their Veterinary practice while looking forward to the lifestyle offered at Sun City Festival. An added bonus of moving to Arizona is that three of their four sons lives in the Phoenix area. Their fourth son and his wife live in San Antonio, Texas. David grew up in the small town of Hettinger, North Dakota with a population of less than 60 people. While growing up, his interests included raising horses, rodeo, football and basketball. His family moved to Washington in 1966, and he graduated from Washington State University in 1974 with a degree in Veterinary Medicine. Maureen grew up in the Seattle area and is the only girl in her family with five brothers. After attending high school in Edmonds, Washington, she received her Nursing Degree. She met David in the summer of 1979 and they married in November. David started his own Veterinary Practice in April of 1978 in Buckley, Washington, and after marrying Maureen they worked together for the next 32 years. They started exploring different retirement communities for several years before settling on Sun City Festival. They found that they love being out of the city (both were used to country living), and love the amenities, all of the clubs and activities, and the prospects of making many new friends. David is currently enjoying golf, softball and pickleball but is looking forward to branching out to other educational opportunities at Festival. Maureen has joined the Quilting Bees, Paper Crafts & More, Lady Putters and is currently learning to golf. They both feel that the lifestyle at Sun City Festival has far surpassed their expectations and value each and every new found friend.

Monday Pickleball 9:00am Mah Jongg 9:00am Mixed Doubles Drop-In Tennis 9:00am Knit One & Crochet Too 9:30am Pickleball Womens Ladders 11:00am Dealers Choice Poker 12:30pm Cribbage 1:00pm Chess 1:00pm Fine Arts 1:00pm Woodcrafters 5:30pm Euchre 6:30pm Pickleball 6:30pm Social Dance - Ballroom Lessons 6:30pm Desert Harmony Rehearsal 6:30pm Tuesday Pickleball 9:00am Play Anything 9:00am Paper Crafts 9:30am Digital Photo Club 10:00am Pickleball Mens Ladders 12:00pm Contract Bridge 1:00pm Water Volleyball 1:00pm Tx Hold Em Poker Trn (1st & 3rd) 5:30pm Omaha Poker (2nd & 4th) 5:30pm Pickleball 6:30pm Ponytail Canasta 6:30pm Wednesday Pickleball 9:00am Fine Arts 8:30am Crafty Scrappers 9:00am Mens 3.0 Drop-In 9:00am Mah Jongg Marathon (2nd) 9am-4:30pm Players Club Open Play 9:00am Pickleball Lessons 10:00am Mah Jongg 12:30pm Texas HoldEm 12:30pm Dont Worry Bead Happy 2:00pm Paws & Claws (1st Wed) 5:30pm Paper Crafts & More 6:00pm Single Deck Pinochle 6:30pm Thursday Pickleball 9:00am Mixed Doubles Drop-In Tennis 9:00am Lady Putters 7:30am Fine Arts 9:00am Mixed Doubles Tennis 9:00am Line Dancing Basic Steps 10:30am Line Dancing 11:00am Duplicate Bridge 12:00pm Pickleball Womens Inst. Play 11:00am Knit One & Crochet Too 1:30pm Water Volleyball 2:00pm Volleyball 3:00pm Dealers Choice Poker 5:00pm Table Tennis 6:00pm Pickleball 6:30pm Friday Pickleball 9:00am Contract Bridge 9:00am Quilting Bees 9:00am FABs Luncheon 11:00am Mah Jongg 12:30pm Chess 12:30pm Bunco 7:00pm Saturday Pickleball 9:00am Dont Worry Bead Happy 12:00pm Tx Hold Em Poker 12:30pm Table Tennis 1:00pm Couples Contract Bridge 6:30pm Sunday Quilting Bees 9:00am Bocce Ball 2:00pm Table Tennis 3:00pm Mexican Train Dominoes 6:30pm Double Deck Pinochle 6:30pm

March 25 Nine and Dine March 18-22 Get Golf Ready Clinics Every Tuesday SCF Womens Golf Group
April 2 Members Spring Fling Event

Monday - Tuesday Wednesday - Saturday

Hours of Operation:

11 am - 7 pm 11 am - 8 pm 3 pm - 6 pm

Happy Hour: Mon - Fri Sunday Breakfast: Sunday All Day Menu: Pizza Mondays: All Day Taco Tuesdays: All Day

8 am - 12 pm 12 pm - 7 pm 11 am - 7 pm 11 am - 7 pm

Wednesdays, Asian Night: 4 pm - 8 pm Thursdays, Italian Night: Fridays, Fish/Seafood: 4 pm - 8 pm 4 pm - 8 pm

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Sun City Festival Mens Golf Group

Saturdays, Prime Rib Night: 4 pm - 8 pm

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Fitness Classes
Every Monday Yoga 8:45 am Pilates 8:45 am Body Sculpting 10:00 am Aqua Aerobics 11:00 am Zumba Gold 11:00 am Every Tuesday Rhythm & Moves 8:00 am Cardio Core 9:15 am Strength, Stretch & Balance 10:30 am Easy Does It 1:00 pm Group Cycling 5:00 pm Every Wednesday Body Sculpting 8:00 am Yoga 8:45 am Zumba Gold 9:00 pm Pilates 10:15 am Tai Chi (sign up only) 10:15 am Aqua Aerobics 11:00 am Rhythm & Moves Plus 11:30 am Every Thursday Rhythm & Moves 8:00 am Cardio Core 9:15 am Strength, Stretch & Balance 10:30 am Easy Does It 1:00 pm Equipment Orientation 3:00 pm - No equip orientation on March 28 Group Cycling 5:00 pm Every Friday Yoga 8:00 am Pilates 8:00 am Body Sculpting 9:15 am Zumba Gold 10:30 am Aqua Aerobics 11:00 am Strength, Stretch & Balance 1:00 pm Every Saturday Group Cycling 8:00 am

Avoiding A Stroke
The two main types of strokes are named for their cause. Fitness/Wellness Director A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel to the brain bursts. An ischemic stroke occurs when one of those blood vessels becomes blocked. Strokes are unpredictable and can be frightening. The good news is that strokes can be prevented, or risks reduced through making the right lifestyle choices. A lifestyle which is considered heart-healthy is one of the steps to avoid a stroke. Other choices may not be as obvious. Lycopene is a valuable anti-oxidant in the fight against strokes. Recent research showed that men with the highest blood levels of lycopene were 55% less likely to have a stroke. Lycopene is what makes foods red and is found in tomatoes and tomato products, watermelon, and pink grapefruit. Cocoa in chocolate contains flavonoids. Flavonoids are antioxidants which fight damage to blood vessels and prevent blood clots leading to stroke. Swedish research found men who ate more chocolate had a 17% lower risk of stroke. Dark chocolate contains more of those valuable flavonoids than milk chocolate. Other sources of flavonoids are green and black teas, blueberries, strawberries and garlic. A healthy mouth means a healthy heart and brain. Recent studies show an association between cardiovascular disease and periodontal disease. Its possible that infected gums and reduced oral care can foster bacteria which invade the coronary arteries (those supplying the heart muscle). This invading bacteria can lead to blocked blood flow through the development of sticky plaques in the arteries. Vigorous exercise lowers risk of stroke and reduces effects of a stroke, if one strikes. Moderate to intense cardiovascular exercise has been shown to lower the risk of a silent stroke. In addition, those who exercise most prior to having a stroke, tend to have less severe strokes and better recovery. Increased blood pressure (the pressure/force flowing blood exerts on the arteries and veins) leads to a higher risk of stroke. Normal/healthy blood pressure is lower than 120 mmHg systolic over 80 mmHg diastolic. Even slightly elevated blood pressure, called prehypertension (defined as 120-139 systolic and 80-89 diastolic), can increase risk of stroke by 55-79%. Blood pressure can be controlled through regular exercise, maintaining recommended body weight, not smoking, and eating healthy (including low sodium). Elevated blood pressure usually has no symptoms. Checking blood pressure regularly is important to help avoid unexpected problems. A stroke can be physically and mentally debilitating. Taking a few simple steps and making healthy lifestyle choices can help reduce stroke risk, or totally prevent a stroke.
by Chuck Eier, M.S. C.S.C.S.,

Free Blood Pressure Screenings

March 1 @ 2 pm; March 18 @ 9 am

Fitness/Wellness Services
Massage Therapy: Male & Female Therapists, 1-hr $60, 90-Minutes $90 Fitness Assessment: Complete Fitness Assessment with a personal exercise program including one lesson = $40 Equipment Orientation: Free 60-minute group session on effective and safe exercise with demonstrations. Personal Training: One-on-one personal training session $35/hr

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Contact Information
Bruce Friedman Community Manager 928-252-2103 Carol Jackson Community Standards 928-252-2105 Tim Owens Facilities Director 928-252-2130 Lisa Annett Communications Coordinator 928-252-2133 Tracy Citrano Lifestyle Director 928-252-2104

Kathy Anderson
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Chuck Eier Fitness & Wellness Director 928-252-2115 George Jeffers, Ed. D. ASU Lifelong Learning Coordinator 928-252-2107 Caring Neighbors 928-252-2118 Copper Canyon Golf Club/ Indigo Grille 928-252-6445 CopperCanyonGolfClub.com Sales Center 928-252-6500 Del Webb Customer Service 800-664-3183

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