Sun City Festival Community Association

26501 West Desert Vista Boulevard, Buckeye, Arizona 85396

News
December 2014

Cheers to the New Year!

Ring In 2015 at

Sun City Festivals

New Years Eve Party!

December 31, 2014

9 pm - 12:30 am
Celebration Hall
$45.00 /Person

Register at Member Services

- Dancing & Live Music by

The Aaron Nelson Project

- Appetizers & Dessert Buffet

- Champagne Toast & Party Favors
- Cash Bar

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Sun City Festival Community Association

Bob Marotta & Friends

live entertainment

December 10
4:00 - 6:00 pm

Mo &
the Bulldog
December 17
4:00 - 6:00 pm

KARAOKE
Christmas
December 20
4:00 - 6:00 pm

Live
Entertainment
Dining Hours: Sat & Sunday 8 am - 8 pm
Mon- Fri 11 am - 8 pm
Breakfast: Saturday & Sunday 8 am - 12 pm
Happy Hour: Daily 3 pm - 6 pm

The Indigo Grille will be

Closed on Christmas Day!

Nine and Dine

Sunday, December 14
Tee Time is 3:00 pm

Copper Canyon Golf Club will be

Closed on Christmas Day!

GOLF CLINICS
Monday and Friday Golf Clinics

Golf Clinics are offered every Monday and Friday at

11:00 am. Space is limited so please sign up early.
For more information or to sign up, please call or visit
the Pro Shop. $15/Session

Get Golf Ready Clinics

November 17 - November 21
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/

Make your own foursome and

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

5th Annual Charity Golf Event Benefiting MDA and

March of Dimes is January 24, 2015
Sign up today at the Golf Shop to participate.

Like us on Facebook at
Facebook.com/coppercanyongolfclubaz

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December
Activities
December 2
Coffee With The Chief
9 am Sage Center
December 3
Summerwind Solar Seminer
10 am Sable Room
December 4
Bookmobile
9 am -12 pm
Sage Center Parking Lot
Sun Valley Solar Seminar
10 am Sable Room
Solar Topps Seminar
5 pm Celebration Hall West
December 5
Festival of Lights Parade
6 pm Festival Community Streets

1:00 PM in Celebration Hall

Holiday Dessert Party

7 pm Celebration Hall
December 8
Dynamic Wealth Seminar
9 am Sable Room

Monday, Dec. 15
Edge Of Tomorrow

December 11
AXA Advisors Seminar
10 am Sable Room

Sunday, Jan. 18
The HundredFoot Journey

December 12
Motown Holiday Show
7 pm Celebration Hall

$2/person per movie

Register at Member Services

December 15
Monday Movie,
Edge of Tomorrow
1 pm Celebration Hall
December 17
Banner Del Webb Lecture
4 pm Celebration Hall
Dec. 9: Shopping at Algodones, Mexico
Dec. 13-14: Tucson A Tri-Nation Holiday
Celebration
Dec. 29 - Jan. 2: 126th Annual Rose Bowl
Parade Deluxe
Feb. 5: Florence Old West & Wine Country

CASINO DAY TRIPS

Register and Receive
More Information at
Member Services

Tuesday, Dec. 9: Harrahs Ak-Chin

Feb. 7: Tubac Arts & Crafts Festival

Wednesday, Jan. 7: Wild Horse Pass

Feb. 9: Shopping at Algodones, Mexico

Thursday, Jan. 29: Ft. McDowell

Feb. 13: Desert Belle Cruise & Lunch

Feb. 15: Sedona One Day Getaway
Feb. 16-18: Casino del Solfest Out West
Feb. 18: Kartchner Caverns

December 18
Bookmobile
9 am -12 pm
Sage Center Parking Lot
December 31
New Years Eve Party
9 pm Celebration Hall

SAVE THE DATE

Feb. 7: The Illusion of Elvis
Feb. 14: Valentines Day Dance
Feb. 17: Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday
Happy Hour
Feb. 21: Annual Home & Business Expo
Feb. 28: Cheeseburger in
Paradise Party

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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 or all of the 30+ clubs
that interest you. You may find many new opportunities
and even make some new friends in the process.
To learn more about these clubs, go to the community
website at www.OurSunCityFestival.net under Clubs and
Interest Groups. Take advantage of joining online and
viewing club pictures, calendars, and event information.

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
262-957-4075

Dont Worry, Bead

Happy

Join us if you are

interested in beading
jewelry and other
related beading
projects. Beginners
and advanced crafters
welcome.
We meet on Wed.
2-5pm & Sat 12-4pm.
Contact:
Marlene Silver
623-249-5917

Hiking Club

Work/Informational
Meetings are held
on the 2nd Tuesday
monthly (season is
Oct thru April) in
Celebration Hall at the
Sage Center.
Contact:
Patrick Smith
307-690-3164

Pickleball Club

We are dedicated to
the promotion of
Pickleball and
encourage everyone
to come out and join
us in the fun! Open
play daily. See our
website for further
information at www.
scfpickleballclub.com
Contact: Jim Werner
651-249-4771 or email
scfpickleballclub@
hotmail.com

Fine Arts Club

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

Festival Bytes
Computer Club

We meet the third

Thursday of the month
at 3 pm in Celebration
Hall. If you own a
computer, smart
phone, tablet or are
thinking of buying one,
check us out!
Contact:
Carolyn Whitehead
penguincw@cox.net or
festivalbytes.com

NEW

Festival Swimmers

Do you want to become

a better swimmer?
Would you like to meet
others who enjoy lap
swimming? We offer
structured swimming
workouts under the
guidance of certified
coaches. Our workouts
are Tues & Thurs from
9-11 am at the pool.
Contact:
Jeff Feerer
623-293-8429

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

The Lady Putters

Come and enjoy the

camaraderie of friends
while enhancing and
developing your putting
skills. We have now
resumed the season
with an 8:30 am signin. We play on Mon &
Wed at 12:30pm and
Thursdays at 9:30am.
Please join us.
Contact: Sandi Lee
480-612-3151 or Becky
Boger 989-763-2924

Line Dancers Club

Thursdays, Basic Steps

and Beginner Dances
offered at 10:30 am.
Intermediate at 11:20
am. Keep on Moving!
Great exercise, great
fun and great people!
Contact:
Joanne Palaoro
480-285-4442

Desert Harmony

Happy Holidays! Great

turnout for Veterans
Day, thanks for coming.
December is busy, join
us Dec 5 for the Dessert
Party after the Holiday
Parade, and on Dec. 11
Caroling at the Indigo
Grille from 4:30 - 5:30pm.
If interested in joining us,
stop by the Aerobics Rm
on a Monday evening.
Contact: Pat Kubler
623-521-9687 or
pkubler@yahoo.com

The Softball Club

Festival men &

women of all skill
levels are invited
to play slow-pitch
softball! Never too
late to join a team
and have fun.
Contact: Gary Petullo
928-252-6919,
petullog@gmail.com

Knit One &

Crochet Too

Join us if you knit,

crochet or would
like to learn. Weekly
gatherings are
Mondays at 9 am
and Tuesdays and
Thursdays at 1:00 pm.
Drop in to participate
anytime.
Contact:
Nancy Sandford
716-909-1712

Golf Chartered Club Festival Car Club

We are always
accepting applications
for new members!
Womens Group play
every Mon, Tue, &
Fri. Mens Group
play is every Monday,
Wednesday, & Friday.
Contact: Bill Kreager
Mens Golf Group, 352553-4351 or Sharon
Basse Womens Golf
Group, 928-252-3430

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
Chuck Roderique
480-399-3619

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Chartered clubs

Paws & Claws Pet

Club

Tennis Club

Festival
Association of
Beauties (FABs)

Pottery &
Ceramics Club

We offer all types

of pet information
to pet owners. We
have resumed
our meetings and
Play Dates for the
season.
Contact:
Kathi Landis
503-580-6069

We promote social
interaction among
women at Sun City
Festival and meet for
lunch every Friday,
at 11:30 am, at the
Indigo Grille. FABs is
open to all residents
of Sun City Festival.
Contact:
Karen Gierman
928-252-4932

Stop by our fabulous

studio and check
out our Pottery and
Ceramic projects
created by our
talented members.
Please contact us if
you are interested in
joining.
Contact:
Linda Mayer
623-476-2106
lgmayer22@cox.net

Canadian/American
Friendship Club

Paper Crafts &

More

Social Dance Club

The Brew Crew

Create beautiful
cards & other paper
projects. All skill levels
are welcome. Join us
Tuesdays at 9:30 am 12 noon. Wednesday
evening classes at 6
pm.
Contact:
Sharon Ziede
928-252-6059

Members learn social

dances in a fun
environment. Couples
Dance Lessons taught
2-3 times per year Mon
6:30 pm. Registration is
required. Social dance
lessons with the Dance
Doctors has begun.
Contact:
Ellie Brachfeld
732-616-4667

The Players Club

Crafty Scrappers

Barrel Buddies

Digital Photo Club

The Quilting Bees

Gourmet Club

Woodcrafters Club

Glass Arts Club

Mystery Riders

We offer opportunities
for all levels of play.
Mixed Doubles Dropin sessions are on
Tuesdays & Thursdays
at 8:00 am. Check
the court bulletin
board and tennis
web page for other
sessions and times.
Contact: Dan Walton
928-252-3990

We offer 21 morning,
afternoon, and
evening session of
your favorite card &
board games. Merely
attend any one of
your choice to join.
Contact:
Marge Pergola
928-252-6272

Enthusiastic foodies who

enjoy cooking then enjoy
a 4-course meal at SCF in
a private home. Great way
to meet people & try a set
menu. Come as a guest
(if room, call Linda 2523555), or join the Club
anytime. Dinners are once
a month, usually on the
3rd Sun. Attend demos
and group events also.
Contact: Vel Moss
251-422-2078 or see
the Club notebook for
details.

We bring Americans
and Canadians
together for fun and
friendship. We plan
various activities, trips,
and more.
Contact:
Terry Barnard
650-464-6065 or
Chuck Smith
928-252-6976

Join us in preserving
your memories digitally
or with traditional
scrapbooking.
Wed 9am - 2pm;
2nd Saturday each
month.
Contact:
Dar Rachey
arizonadar@gmail.com

The Club encourages all

facets of woodworking
and welcome residents
of any skill level.
Woodcarving Class is
every Wednesday at
8 am in the shop. The
new Ring Machine is
operating & offers a
simple way to make
bowls. Our general
meeting is every 3rd
Friday of the month.
Contact: Dave Dietz
928-252-2610
daviddietz@cox.net

We hold wine tasting

group events in our
members homes
(twice per month), at
outside venues, or
joint events with other
wine clubs.
Contact:
Rich Sackett
480-809-5848

We are offering a fall

training class for
residents who have an
interest in learning
about traditional &
warm (fused) glass.
Contact us for info on
registration, dates, &
cost. The Glass Studio
is open M-Sat 7am7pm; Sun 1pm-7pm.
Contact:
Barbara Waggoner
928-252-2958
Ltbarb2@icloud.com

We offer something
for all levels of
photographers.
Join us for weekly
meetings and monthly
outings. Check the
Festival web portal
for our calendar of
meetings & events.
Contact:
Chuck Roderique
480-399-3619

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
Bob King
623-293-0892

We enjoy getting
together for quilting
projects. Contact us
for more information
or to join the Quilting
Bees.
Contact:
Patti Parr
928-252-3215
Jane Lyon
214-551-8314

We are a group of
motorcyle enthusiasts
who ride on Thursdays
and at least two
Saturdays or Sundays
per month throughout
Arizona. We have all
makes and models in
our group.
Contact:
Tom Dudley
608-628-4272

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Sun City Festival Community Association

Chartered Club Activities

RESIDENT PROFILE

December 14
Nine and Dine
December 15 - 19
Get Golf Ready Clinics

Monday - Friday

11 am - 8 pm

Sat & Sun Breakfast:

Sat & Sun All Day Menu

8 am - 12 pm
12 pm - 8 pm

Pizza Mondays: (all day)

11 am - 8 pm

Latin Tuesdays: (all day)

11 am - 8 pm

Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays

SCF Womens Golf Group

Asian Wednesdays:

4 pm - 8 pm

Italian Thursdays:

4 pm - 8 pm

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

Sun City Festival Mens Golf Group

Fish/Seafood Fridays:

4 pm - 8 pm

Prime Rib Saturdays:

4 pm - 8 pm

Happy Hour: Daily

3 pm - 6 pm

TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY

Hours of Operation:

FRIDAY

Jeff and Marci moved to Sun City Festival in July 2013, from Davis, California.
They wanted to retire away from the snow, and after looking at most of the over55 retirement communities in Arizona, they selected Sun City Festival because of
the quality of homes, the newness of the community, and the fitness amenities.
As residents of Sun City Festival, Jeff is the founding president of the Festival
Swimmers Club, and swims laps on most days. Jeff is chairman of the safety
committee for the Pottery and Ceramics Club, and he belongs to the Metaphysical
Club. Marci is focusing on painting and clayarts, and is learning to swim. Marci
belongs to the Fine Arts Club, the Festival Swimmers Club, and Pottery and
Ceramics Club, and the Metaphysical Club.

SATURDAY

Jeff has a Ph.D. in chemical

engineering, and has taught
chemical engineering at MIT and at UC Davis. Before retiring in 2002, Marci was
a counselor at a mental health agency, and Jeff was an environmental and safety
manager for a large chemical company. After retirement, Jeff and Marci traveled
for almost three years living full-time in a 26 foot RV, visiting almost all of the
national parks, and spent four months in Alaska. Jeff flunked retriement the first
time, so Jeff returned to work in 2005 to be a lecturer and administrator for the
College of Engineering at UC Davis.

SUNDAY

Marci and Jeff Feerer have been

married for almost 35 years. Marci
is an Arizona native, and Jeff was
originally from Ohio. Jeff and Marci
have one son, five grandkids, and
one great-grandson.

MONDAY

Marci and Jeff Feerer

Pickleball 8:00am
Ladies Doubles Tennis 8:00am
Fine Arts 8:30am
Mah Jongg 9:00am
Knit One & Crochet Too 9:00am
Pickleball Womens Rotational Play 12:00pm
Dealers Choice Poker 12:30pm
Chess or Scrabble 12:30pm
Lady Putters 12:30pm
Woodcrafters 5:30pm
Euchre 6:30pm
Social Dance - Ballroom Lessons 6:30pm
Desert Harmony Rehearsals 6:30pm
Pickleball 7:00pm
Pickleball 8:00am
Mixed Doubles Drop-In Tennis 8:00am
Players Club -Play Anything 9:00am
Paper Crafts & More 9:30am
Contract Bridge 1:00pm
Water Volleyball 1:00pm
Knit One & Crochet Too 1:00pm
Tx Hold Em Poker Trn (1st & 3rd Tue) 5:30pm
Omaha Poker (2nd,4th,5th Tue) 5:30am
Ponytail Canasta 6:30pm
Pickleball 7:00pm
Pickleball 8:00am
Wood Carving Class 8:00am
Mens Doubles Tennis 8:00am
Fine Arts 8:30am
Crafty Scrappers 9:00am
Players Club -Open Play 9:00am
Mah Jongg Marathon (2nd) 9am-4:00pm
Mah Jongg 12:30pm
Texas HoldEm Poker 12:30pm
Lady Putters 12:30pm
Dont Worry Bead Happy 2:00pm
Paper Crafts & More 6:00pm
Single Deck Pinochle 6:30pm
Pickleball 7:00pm
Pickleball 8:00am
Mixed Doubles Drop-in Tennis 8:00am
Fine Arts 9:00am
Beginner Bridge/Mah Jongg 9:00am
Lady Putters 9:30am
Line Dancing Beginner Lessons 10:30am
Line Dancing Intermediate Lessons 11:15am
Duplicate Bridge 12:00pm
Water Volleyball 1:00pm
Knit One & Crochet Too 1:00pm
Dealers Choice Poker 5:00pm
Partners Pinochle 6:30pm
Pickleball 7:00pm
Pickleball 8:00am
Contract Bridge 9:00am
Quilting Bees 9:00am
FABs Luncheon 11:30am
Mah Jongg 12:30pm
Bunco 6:30pm
Pickleball 7:00pm
Pickleball 8:00am
Mixed Doubles 3.0/3.5 Tennis 8:00am
Dont Worry Bead Happy 12:00pm
Texas HoldEm 12:30pm
Couples Contract Bridge 6:30pm
Pickleball 7:00pm
Mah Jongg 1:00pm
Bocce Ball 2:00pm
Double Deck Pinochle 6:30pm
Mexican Train 6:30pm
Pickleball 7:00pm

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Fitness Classes

Staying Young With Exercise

Every Monday
Flow Yoga 8:45 am
Pilates 8:45 am (ballroom)
Body Sculpting & Balance 10:00 am
Aqua Aerobics 11:00 am
ZUMBA 11:00 am
Interval Blast 12:00 pm
Group Cycling 4:00 pm
by Chuck Eier, M.S. C.S.C.S.,
Fitness/Wellness Director

With all of todays technology and knowledge, the process of human aging is
still somewhat of a mystery. While we know a lot about the results of aging,
we dont clearly know the cause(s). Theories of the causes of aging include
cellular damage due to free radicals and ongoing chemical reactions, accumulation of DNA mutations, or that humans have a programmed biological clock
designed to last only a certain period of time.
Despite the mystery of the causes of aging, we clearly know its effects. The
heart becomes less efficient and cannot pump blood as effectively. Our blood
vessels become less elastic and are less able to carry blood and open and
close effectively. We lose muscle mass, bone mass, brain cells, and balance
skills. All of these losses lead to physical inactivity and contribute to hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol, obesity, osteoporosis, and diabetes.
While father time may bring only bad news, exercise and a healthy lifestyle
provide good news. Exercise is the best tool we have to slow down, and in
some cases, reverse the aging process. Whats more, we know exercise
specifically helps so many of the challenges brought on by aging.
Aerobic or cardiovascular exercise helps reduce
blood pressure, control weight and lowers
cholesterol. Taking many forms, aerobic exercise
includes brisk walking, swimming, cycling, and
hiking. At a minimum, aerobic exercise should
be done three times per week for 20 minutes
each time. Ideally, aerobic exercise lasts 30-60
minutes and is done most days of the week.
Strength/weight training helps maintain bone
density, muscle strength and mass, and minimizes risks of falls. Strength training should be
performed 2-3 times per week, making sure to
have a rest day between sessions. This rest day allows muscles to rest and
recover. The necessary amount of weight or resistance varies with each
person. Appropriate resistance will require a struggle (honest effort) to
perform 12 consecutive repetitions of an exercise. The goal is two sets of 12
repetitions separated with 60 seconds rest.
Stretching is important to maintain muscle elasticity and joint range of motion.
Stiff, tight muscles are prone to pulls and tears and make movement difficult.
Stretching should be performed after exercise without bouncing. Each stretch
should be held for about 30 seconds with mild to moderate tension.
Maintaining health and fitness is critical to slow the aging process and keeping
the body functioning at its peak. Always consult a physician prior to starting
exercise and gradually increase amount of exercise over time.

Every Tuesday
S.E.T. 8:00 am
Cardio Core 9:15 am
Strength, Stretch, Balance 10:30 am
Yoga 5:30 pm
Every Wednesday
Body Sculpting & Balance 8:00 am
Flow Yoga 8:45 am (ballroom)
ZUMBA 9:00 am
Aqua Aerobics 11:00 am
Pilates 10:15 am (ballroom)
Tai Chi (sign up only) 10:15 am
Interval Blast 11:30 am
Group Cycling 4:00 pm
Every Thursday
S.E.T. 8:00 am
Cardio Core 9:15 am
Strength, Stretch, Balance 10:30 am
Equipment Orientation 3:00 pm
Yoga 5:30 pm
Every Friday
Flow Yoga 8:00 am
Pilates 8:00 am (ballroom)
Body Sculpting & Balance 9:15 am
Aqua Aerobics 11:00 am
ZUMBA 10:15 am
Dance Movement (sign up only) 11:15 am
Every Saturday
Group Cycling 8:00 am
Interval Blast 9:30 am
* Most classes have a $2 or $4 fee

Free Blood Pressure Screenings

Dec 5 at 2pm & Dec 15 at 9am

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

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Contact Information
Brad Lundmark
Community Manager
928-252-2103
Leigh Klein
Community Standards
Director
928-252-2105
Tim Owens
Facilities Director
928-252-2130
Tracy Citrano
Lifestyle Director
928-252-2104
Chuck Eier
Fitness & Wellness Director
928-252-2115
Lisa Annett
Communications
Coordinator
928-252-2133
George Jeffers, Ed. D.
Lifelong Learning Coord.
928-252-2107
Caring Neighbors
928-252-2118
Copper Canyon Golf Club/
Indigo Grille
928-252-6445
Sales Center
928-252-6500
Del Webb Customer Service
800-664-3183

Sage Recreation Center

928-252-2100
Fax: 928-252-2102

Monday - Friday
5:30 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
7:00 am - 10:00 pm

Wood Shop & Craft Studios

928-252-2283
Monday - Saturday
7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm