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NEWS & VIEWS
october 2015
much ado about nothing p.14
meet paul gershick: desert naturalist p.15
john manion: a wonderful life through a camera lens p.17
maria malter: dog’s best friend p.19
Important Numbers
Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 200-2150
Burrtec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 340-2113 or 324-1741
Catering/Food & Beverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 200-2242
Communications News & Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 200-2241
Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 200-2205
Community Patrol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 200-2126
Dewey Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 343-2912
Events Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 200-2206
Fitness Center Lake View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 200-2282
Fitness Center Mountain View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 200-2232
Gate Main Gate (24 hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 360-6026
Gate North Gate (6 a.m.–10 p.m.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 200-2117
LEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 200-2213
Mountain View Clubhouse Assoc. Office. . . . . . . (760) 200-2222
Mountain View Clubhouse Assoc. Fax. . . . . . . . . (760) 200-2299
Post Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 200-2236
Post Office Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 200-2219
Pro Shop Santa Rosa MV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 200-2200
Pro Shop San Gorgonio SV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 200-2120
Register a Guest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 345-4278
Resident Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 200-2246
Restaurant Boulevards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 200-2109
Restaurant Daily Grind/Martini’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 200-2235
Restaurant Papa Dan’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 360-3456
RV Lot Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 200-2178
Sunset View Clubhouse Reception Desk. . . . . . . . (760) 200-2150
Sunset View Clubhouse Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 200-2112
Tee-Off Automated System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 200-2296
Vector Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 342-8287
Important Verizon FiOS Contact Numbers
Call 1.800.501.1172
Mon. – Fri. 5 a.m.–6 p.m. PST, Sat. 6 a.m.–3 p.m. PST,
to place a new order, request an upgrade or equipment,
disconnect services, or if you have any billing questions.
Call 1.888.553.1555 7 days a week, 24-hours,
for all technical or service related issues and questions.
38180 Del Webb Blvd., Palm Desert, CA 92211
Hours of Operation
Mountain View Clubhouse
Daily · 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunset View Clubhouse
Daily · 7 a.m.– 10 p.m.
Lake View Clubhouse
Mon. – Sat. · 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. • Sunday · 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Community Association Office
Monday – Friday · 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Events Office and News & Views
Monday – Friday · 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Business & Postal Center
Monday – Friday · 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Gate Hours
Main Gate · Open 24 Hours
All Other Gates · Open 5 a.m. – Midnight
North Gate · Manned 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Mountain View Fitness Center/Indoor Pool
Outdoor Pool
Swipe Card Access · 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Children’s Pool & Spa Hours (ages 4 – 17)
Outdoor Pool · Daily · 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Indoor Pool · Daily · Noon – 3 p.m.
Lake View Fitness Center
Pool · Adults Only (age 18+)
Swipe Card Access · 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Pulte Warranty Service, e-mail: socalservice@delwebb.com
All warranty issues and questions must go through this email.
Pulte Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (949) 255-1650
Resort Pool (Sunset View Pool) · Adults Only (age 18+)
Swipe Card Access Only · 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Guests must be accompanied by a resident at all times.
Newcastle Pool
Children’s Hours · Daily · 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
NEWS & VIEWS
Dog Park Hours · 7 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
If you would like to advertise in News & Views,
please call (760) 200-2241 for current rates and information.
Please send any comments or suggestions to the Editor at:
suncity92211@gmail.com
Boulevards · Open Daily 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Daily Grind · Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Martini’s · Mon., Weds., Thurs. 4 – 7 p.m.
Papa Dan’s · Daily 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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October 2015
Log on to www.scpdca.com
Photo by Patricia Finn
Executive Update
By Steve Campbell
General Manager
I would like to take this opportunity to
share two common questions that have
been raised recently, from the General
Manager’s point of view.
“Why can’t you do something about
that guy or woman?” As an HOA,
we are bound by our Governing
Documents (CC&R’s, Bylaws, Rules
and
Regulations,
Compliance
Procedures, Design Guidelines, etc.).
As such, the Association must take
action on specific infractions, with
verifiable evidence, and follow the
steps in the Compliance Procedure or
Design Guidelines. The HOA cannot
take action an individual’s habits or
patterns of behavior. In most cases, it is
true that once someone receives a
citation or violation letter, their behavior
will change to avoid further actions.
Unfortunately there are always a few
individuals that do not want to conform.
This is where the challenges and
neighbor frustration begins. What can
you do as a rule-abiding resident if you
are experiencing a problem in your
neighborhood? Several things: First, try
to be a good neighbor and talk to each
other respectfully. Second, fill out a
Homeowners Concern Form and turn it
into the Mountain View Clubhouse.
The forms are available on the
SCPDCA website under the Forms
tab. This is the preferred method for
reporting landscape violations. Third,
call the Community Patrol for noise
related issues promptly when the noise
is happening. They must be able to
verify the incident or infraction.
“Why does the HOA have different
design and landscaping standards for
the Clubhouses and Common Areas
versus the neighborhoods?” Historically
we always have, going back to the
developer, Del Webb. The CC&R’s give
exception to structures designed and/or
constructed by the developer. Paint color
for example, the original clubhouse paint
schemes were never included in the
approved paint schemes as used on the
residential homes. The Paint Guidelines
and Procedures mandate that approved
paint schemes be used for the exterior
of homes and gates within Sun City
Palm Desert and administered by our
great LEC volunteers. The Design
Guidelines also have separate Inert
Materials allowable for the Common
Areas. The use of these materials allow
for safer mowing conditions on the
golf courses and makes the task of
converting many acres of turf into
desertscape more feasible, ensuring
variety throughout our landscaping
designs. Our professional crews are
trained in maintaining these materials
such as decomposed granite (DG).
Ultimately the Board of Directors is
responsible for setting policies,
standards and guidelines for the
Common Areas. These are implemented
by the General Manager and staff.
When considering changes to the Design
Guidelines or clubhouse schemes the
Board relies on a combination of input
from, committees, staff, expert opinions
such as Architects or Interior Designers
and resident comments.
News & Views · http://www.scpdca.com/news_views/
There is a new addition to News & Views!
See John Annarino’s column on page 14.
Table of Contents
Association News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Committee Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Community Views . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Food & Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Meeting & Events Calendar . . . . 24
Health & Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Sun City Support Groups . . . . . 30
Golf News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Chartered Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Resident Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Paid Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Advertiser Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Cover photo by Frank Gombos
“Sun City Sunset”
News & Views is published monthly by Sun City
Palm Desert Community Association.
The mission of the News & Views, the official
magazine of the Sun City Palm Desert Community
Association (SCPDCA), is to communicate to
residents all news pertaining to the Association,
focusing on Board and Delegate activity, Chartered
Clubs, Resident Groups and other articles of
interest, produced in the most professional and
fiscally responsible means possible.
News & Views is distributed by District Delegates
and their volunteers. Residents may purchase a
mail subscription at the Community Association
office for $48 per year ($4 per issue) to cover
mailing and handling costs. News & Views is also
available online at www.scpdca.com.
The SCPDCA provides this publication for
informational purposes only and neither endorses
nor promotes any products or services advertised
herein and assumes no responsibility or liability
for statements made herein.
Association News · October 2015
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Board of Directors’ Meeting Report · September 1, 2015
summary of board action items and motions
2015-16 Board of Directors
Steve
Bailey
President
Mike
Joyce
Vice-President
Jack
Drill
Treasurer
Bobbi
Hoffman
Secretary
Anne
Leach
Director
Dennis
Golob
Director
Charlie
Thompson
Director
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October 2015
15-09-101 – A motion was made,
seconded and unanimously carried to
appoint the following members to the
positions on the respective committees:
• Jerry Ainsworth, Carol Bozigian, Bob
Cowin, Ken Esserman and Ray Norris
from Associate Members to Members to
Lifestyle Enhancement Subcommittee,
terms ending 6/30/17.
• Delyn Meyers as Member to the News &
Views Committee, term ending 6/30/17.
• Ken Esserman, Fred Miller and Ray
Norris as Members to the Public Safety
Committee, terms ending 6/30/17.
• John Binkowski as Member to the
Strategic Planning Committee, term
ending 6/30/17.
appoint Kathy Krier as District 1
Alternate Delegate for the 2015-2016
fiscal year.
approve the revisions to the Camera
Club of Sun City, a Sun City Palm
Desert Chartered Club.
authorize the purchase of two (2) new
Sharp copiers for the Administration
and Finance Offices from Valley
Office Equipment for $23,896.07 with
a service rate of $.0079 per page with
5,000 copies per month minimum for
each machine. The purchase is to be
paid from reserves.
approve the purchase of five (5) Pointof-Sale (POS) terminals for both Santa
Rosa and San Gorgonio Pro Shops
for the amount of $8,147.66 from
Computer
Discount Warehouse
(CDW) to be paid from reserves.
approve the purchase five (5) computer
workstations for the amount of
$6,560.65 to be purchased from
TigerDirect to be paid from reserves.
approve Lawrence Doors to perform
the removal of the existing manual fire
door hardware at the Boulevards Bar &
Grill Restaurant and retrofit with an
automatic control key pad, two (2)
motorized mechanisms for the amount
of $11,675.03 plus a 10% contingency
of $1,167.50 for a total project amount
of $12,842.53 to be paid from reserves.
authorize the purchase of eight (8)
pieces of Golf Course Maintenance
equipment including; one (1) Pro Force
Debris Blower, two (2) Reelmaster
Hybrid Mowers, two (2) Greensmaster
triplex mowers, three (3) Reelmaster
7000D mowers for a total cost of
$491,707.27 including tax and delivery
to be paid from reserves.
OLD BUSINESS
15-09-121 OB – A motion was made,
adopt the proposed section, Appendix
J, Definitions, as a supplement to the
SCPDCA Design Guidelines.
A Friendly Reminder
Every resident is urged to attend
Board Meetings. The date, time
and location will be posted on the
scpdca.com website and on the
News & Views calendar.
The complete approved minutes of the Board of Directors’ Meetings
are located in the Library and on the SCPDCA website.
financial report
through july 2015
By Todd Chaloux, Finance Director
July marks the first month of the 20152016 fiscal year. As we review the July
financials it is important to remember
that many factors can influence how the
year will move forward such as
weather, ongoing construction projects
and timing of when to purchase certain
items. Indeed much of the positive
variance that is present in July is due to
temporary timing differences notably in
the maintenance departments.
July finished the month with a
positive variance, vs. budget, in the
amount of $127,550 with much of the
difference coming from the maintenance
departments. One very important item
to note is the ongoing water issue. Staff
has been working very hard to minimize
potential monetary penalties for
excessive water usage and although
there were some penalties realized in
July, overall water use is down when
compared to previous years which has
helped keep the Association within
budgeted amounts for water expense.
Fieldwork for the annual audit of the
Association’s financial statements for
the year ended June 30, 2015 was
completed on August 21, 2015. A copy
of the audited financial statements will
be mailed out to all homeowners prior
the end of October. If you have any
questions please contact me directly at
760-200-2106.
The Association continues to be in a
sound financial position.
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District Meetings & Contacts
District 1…dark
Delegate: Jay Levine
rubej1939@yahoo.com
Alternate: Kathy Krier
District 2…wed. 10/7 4pm arrowhead+ lv
Delegate: Wendy Silk
wendysilk777@yahoo.com
Alternate: Kathy Bash
District 3…fri. 10/16 1:30pm speakers hall sv
fri. 10/30 4pm ventana mv
Delegate: Ken Elder
tbal76@aol.com
Alternate: Dan Morrison
District 4…thurs. 10/29 4pm ventana mv
Delegate: Sandy Livran
livrans@icloud.com
Alternate: David Sherer
District 5…fri. 10/16 1:30pm speakers hall sv
thurs. 10/22 5:30pm tahoe+ lv
Delegate: Dorothea Olshane
dolshane@msn.com
Alternate: Cheryl Beckett
District 6…mon. 10/5 1pm speakers hall sv
tues. 10/20 1pm ventana mv
Delegate: George Wank
grwank@yahoo.com
Alternate: David Fearheller
District 7…dark
Delegate: Peter Johnson
pmjsurfer@gmail.com
Alternate: Royda B. Gerner
District 8…dark
Delegate: Gloria Tipton
Dist8tipton13@earthlink.net
Alternate: Robert Flamer
District 9…dark
Delegate: Louis Milkowski
loumilkowski@gmail.com
Alternate: Glenn Evans
District 10…wed. 10/21 1pm speakers hall sv
Delegate: Gary Waymire
sheephornlodge@msn.com
Alternate: Faye August
District 11…fri. 10/16 4pm san gorgonio mv
Delegate: Gary Plotkin
gary.a.plotkin@gmail.com
Alternate: Julie Poe
District 12…dark
Delegate: Carl Bode
carlbode1@gmail.com
Alternate: Frank Riley
District 13…dark
Delegate: Arnie Kaminsky
arnie.kaminsky@gmail.com
Alternate: Victoria Phillips
District 14…dark
Delegate: Sue Rogoff
suerogoff@dc.rr.com
Alternate: Lynda Dach
District 15…mon. 10/12 3:30pm san gorgonio mv
mon. 10/26 5pm san gorgonio mv
Delegate: Michael O’Connor
scpd15@gmail.com
Alternate: Jean Delgado
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October 2015
REMEMBER
:
Send your
Delegate your
email address
!
From the
Delegate Council
By Ken Elder
Delegate Council Chair
I recall how impressed I was when I
moved here 12 years ago with how
friendly everyone was. If you passed
someone walking, they would greet
you with a hello and a smile. When we
passed each other in our golf carts we
would wave. It seemed people were
trying to be nice and make each of us
feel like we were part of this wonderful
community.
What has happened to that
comradery? Have we become so busy
in our own lives we do not have time to
be friendly. Or have those of us who
have been in Sun City awhile forgotten
how good it felt to be friendly. Is this a
national movement to go about our
business with our heads down looking
at our cell phones?
I continue to make a point of saying
hello to any of our staff when I see
them. A kind word about how much we
appreciate their efforts in performing
whatever task they are doing or how
nice the project they are working on
makes our community look. Robert
Flamer, the Alternate for District 8,
emphasizes the rewards of friendliness
often. Try it; you will notice the
employees will respond with a “thank
you” and a big smile. This is especially
important if they have just spent all day
in 110-degree sun to maintain a
flowerbed or other piece of landscape
for us. Try the same approach when
you see one of our office staff to
brighten their day. The next time you
go to Boulevard’s, Daily Grind or Papa
Dan’s thank the servers.
One of the complaints I hear from
residents is, “It is so hard to get to
know anyone in our neighborhood.”
We all tend to go from our house to our
car, cart or bicycle and out of the
garage and on our way to wherever.
We do not in many cases take the time
to know our neighbors and what
activities they might want to take up.
Maybe just a little effort to say hello to
our neighbors, particularly new people,
and offering answers to their questions
will build a friendly relationship.
Try it! Being friendly will always make
you feel good too.
Why can’t we all look for ways to
bring back the Sun City “SPIRIT” and
make the community as friendly as it is
beautiful?
Pet Rescue Info
1. Collars with I.D. should
be worn by every pet.
2. If you lose a pet, immediately
post DOG/CAT LOST on
The List, with breed, color, size,
location and phone number.
Community Patrol
By Erik Stacklie
Community Patrol Director
Vendor Registration
Starting October 6 and every Tuesday
through December 29, the Association will
be holding its annual vendor registration.
These registration days will be on Red
Cedar Drive, by the Main Gate, from 7 a.m.
and run through 12 p.m. Registration is $35
per vehicle to all vendors. Please remind
your vendors they should obtain a vendor
sticker for 2016 which will allow them to
use any of the LPR gates during business
hours instead of having to get a daily pass
at the main and north gates. Registration
will only take about 5-10 minutes. Please
remember that the vendor will need to bring
his/her valid driver’s license, valid vehicle
registration and valid insurance with them
for the registration process. Vendors may
also register at Mountain View Clubhouse,
Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Outdoor Lights
As a safety measure, SCPDCA requires that
certain outdoor lights (including garage,
address, mailbox, golf cart garage and
NCC-102 villa driveway and sidewalk) be
illuminated dusk to dawn, 365 days of the
year. These lights are controlled by a sensor
and automatically turn on at dusk. It is the
Homeowner’s responsibility to ensure that
these lights are in working order, replace the
bulbs promptly when they burn out and
repair any electrical issues to faulty light(s).
As a courtesy the Association will replace
bulbs, sockets and ballasts for the mailboxes
throughout the community. These are the only
items the Association replaces at no cost to
the Homeowner. Burned out mailbox lights
are replaced as they are encountered by
Engineering during periodic inspections or
when reported by calling 200-2226.
Homeowners may also request the HOA
replace garage and/or address light bulb(s)
for an $18.00 fee. The Association can only
replace outdoor light bulbs in the front area
of the homes. Homeowners are responsible
for any electrical repairs.
Please remember to check your bulbs as
the light audit will begin in November.
Garage Doors
As a reminder, garage doors must remain
closed at all times, with the exception of
working in the garage. The garage door
may be partially open 1-2 feet during the
summer months for ventilation.
VIOLATION SUMMARY · AUGUST 2015
CITATIONS ISSUED
Driving Without a Valid Driver’s License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Exceeding the Posted Speed Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Failure to Cooperate With Community Patrol Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Failure to Stop at Posted Stop Sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Illegal Handicapped Parking – No display of placard or Disabled License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Illegal Parking–Golf Cart Taking Two Spaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Illegal Parking–Non Golf Cart Parked in Golf Cart Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Illegal Parking–Vehicle Blocking Sidewalk or Driveway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Illegal Parking–Vehicle Facing the Wrong Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Illegal Parking–Vehicle Parked in Restricted Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Illegal Parking–Vehicle Parked on Street Overnight (2 – 6 a.m.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Illegal Parking–Red, White, Yellow, or Green Curb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
RV Violation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Tailgating/Gate Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Trash Container Violation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Monthly Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
3. If you find a pet, immediately
post FOUND DOG/CAT, with
the same information as above.
4. Notify the Main Gate
(360-6026) of either situation
and they will contact an animal
rescue volunteer.
If you do not have computer
access, call a friend or neighbor
who does. To join The List at
SCPD, send an email to SCPDsubscribe@yahoogroups.com.
Posted Stop Signs
Posted stop signs are meant
for golf carts and bicycles, too.
Citations will be issued for
failure to stop.Riding bicycles
on the sidewalks is NOT
permitted at any time!
Trash Pick Up · Tuesdays
Trash containers may be
put out no earlier than 4 p.m.
the day before pick up and
must be taken in by 10 p.m.
the day of pick up.
When a holiday falls on a
Monday or Tuesday, service
will be delayed one day.
2016 Burrtec holiday
closures effecting SCPDCA
regular pickup are:
Memorial Day · May 30
Independence Day · July 4
Labor Day · September 5
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2015-2016 committees
Arts and Crafts Show
Dianne Weinman, Chair · dianne.weinman@yahoo.com
Association Documents
Sheila Davis, Chair · sheilad1415@verizon.net
Community Support and Involvement (CSI)
Jay Lieberman, Chair · jaylieberman@mac.com
Compliance
Betty Davidow, Chair · bettydavidow@gmail.com
Disaster Recovery
Ken Esserman, Chair · ksesserman@hotmail.com
Election
James Schmiesing, Chair · jasscpd@gmail.com
Emergency Broadcast Radio Team (EBRT)
——— OPEN ———
Emergency Preparedness
Gerry Tyree, Chair · gtyree@dc.rr.com
Finance
Bill Dani, Chair · wdani@netzero.net
Fitness and Recreation
Jodi Lytel, Chair · lyteljodi@gmail.com
Golf
Tom Liebermann, Chair · tomlu141@mac.com
Government Relations
Kenneth Ziebarth, Chair · judgekgz@aol.com
Insurance
Jerry Goldstine, Chair · biglieboy@aol.com
Library
Susan Schubert, Chair · suepalm07@aol.com
Lifestyle Enhancement
Burt Popkoff, Chair · burtpopkoff@aol.com
Marketing
Geoff England, Chair · Kaddyguy@aol.com
News & Views
Veronica Marshall, Chair · jmvm43pd@verizon.net
Promotional and Photography
Sue Kaplan, Chair · susankapl@aol.com
Public Safety
Jack Wells, Chair · jack1999lb@aol.com
Strategic Planning
David Skinner, Chair · dhs619@aol.com
Website Committee
Mike Wedekind, Chair · michaelwedekind@hotmail.com
If you are interested in any committee vacancies,
please stop by the Mountain View Clubhouse and ask for
Dean Lining, Resident Services Supervisor or
Francesca Holmbo, Executive Coordinator.
Call us at 760-200-2223.
Give back and be a part of this wonderful community.
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October 2015
Operating Committee Reports
Compliance Committee
By Betty Davidow, Chair
There are a large number of residents in Sun City who have
a blue disabled placard for their car. The placard indicates
there is a person with a disability who needs a space to park
closer to a facility. These reserved parking spaces are not
to be used by non-authorized persons for their convenience.
Occasionally some of our residents forget to hang the blue
placard on their rearview mirror when parking in a disabled
space. Remember, the placard should be removed while
driving but replaced when parked in a disabled space. It is
important that the placard be placed where it is visible for
both you and our community patrol.
Citations are issued to the driver when no disability
placard is visible for a car parked in a disabled space. For
the first six months of 2015 the number of placard citations
was 31, this also includes golf carts. The fine for this citation
is $150, however if the resident shows their DMV paperwork
and placard to the Compliance Committee Community
Standards Coordinator so that a copy can be made for the
file, the cost is reduced to $25.
The front desk at Mountain View Clubhouse issues
disabled decals for the golf carts.
Remember to hang that placard or a citation may be on
the windshield! Be aware and be safe.
CSI Committee
By Sue Rogoff, Vice Chair Community Support & Involvement
I have been told that the leaves are beginning to turn in
Vermont. Although not Vermont, the climate here has
changed; witness the beginning of the return of the seasonal
residents. It also foreshadows the cooler temperatures and
pleasant daytime activities.
With the return of the busier season, comes the challenge
to provide opportunities to involve residents in meaningful,
interesting and challenging experiences. Our numerous
committees and clubs are the medium through which such
experiences can be derived. However, the operative word
is “initiative.” One needs to take initiative and participate.
Participation may be involvement in a fitness program,
joining a club, or volunteering for the “good of the
community.” The bottom line is you get out and interact.
The result is new friends are developed, new experiences
are derived, and you and the community benefit.
This coming November 5 is important. It is the date of
the annual Community Expo and an opportunity to interact
with the clubs, committees and resident
groups of Sun City. It is your chance to
become involved in the community at
whatever level you wish and to expand
your enjoyment of living in the premier
Sun City development. It is also your
opportunity to learn about everything
from Emergency Preparedness, to lush
and efficient landscaping in drought
conditions, to house color requirements.
Please put the EXPO on your calendar
for NOVEMBER 5 so you won’t miss
this interactive and informative event.
Library Committee
By Susan Schubert, Chair
Along with the many other renovation
projects accomplished in our Community
this summer, the Library was provided
with beautiful new carpeting. And, for
the first time since its relocation to
Sunset View Clubhouse, the Library was
closed to residents for one full week.
Our volunteer staff was given the week
off, but the nine Library Committee
members kept busy during the closure.
Members joined together to remove the
audio books and magazines from the
six carousels and to prepare the Library
for the upcoming task. During the
closure, a “Library Book Drop Off ”
was established at the South entrance to
the clubhouse. Each evening an assigned
Committee member removed items
from the drop off receptacles to make
room for the next day’s deposits. On the
weekend before the Library’s scheduled
reopening, Committee members again
united to replace all the removed items
and to process and shelve the many
items dropped off during the week.
As Chair of the Library Committee,
I am very grateful to have such dedicated
and supportive Committee members. I
would like to acknowledge and thank
each of them: Mary Ann Manion (Vice
Chairman), Jill Stone (Secretary), Mary
Tapley (Treasurer), Diane Von Kaenel
(Trainer), Dee Maguire, Marvin Vernon,
Lenore Leon and Jeanne Esserman
for the extra time and effort put forth
during this time.
Lifestyle Enhancement
By Joy Porrello
Trimming For Safety
We’ve all had at least one of these
experiences: driving around a corner
and not being able to see oncoming cars
because of overgrown trees or shrubs;
trying to find a street and the street sign
is obliterated by tree branches; trying to
back out of a driveway and being unable
to see the street due to untrimmed
plantings; taking a walk and getting
bopped on the head by low hanging
branches over the sidewalk. Let’s be
considerate by keeping our vegetation
well trimmed to avoid causing accidents.
Instruct your gardeners of these items
so they are aware of possible safety
issues with improper maintenance of
your property. (Trees are to be trimmed
to allow seven feet clearance above a
public sidewalk and 12 feet clearance
above the street.) Nobody wants a
fender bender or a goose egg on the
head! Thank you for your cooperation.
Visit the LEC on Tuesday mornings,
M-F, for approval of all exterior projects
in the front, rear or sides of your home.
Sign-ins start at 8:30 a.m. Approvals
start at 9:30 a.m. in order of sign-in.
You will be issued a Work Permit to
display in your front window while your
work is being done. If not displayed, a
Stop Work Order will be issued. Once
work is complete, sign and return the
Permit to the front desk. We are there
to help you accomplish your LEC
approval process easily and as quickly
as possible. Committee members may
enter your property, M-F, 9-4 and will
do their best not to disturb you.
Public Safety
By Jack Wells, PSC Chairperson
Reducing False Burglar Alarms
A number of national studies have shown
that between 94% and 98% of burglar
alarms are considered “false.” Generally,
this means that police responding to
such calls find no evidence of burglaries,
or attempted burglaries. Such a huge
number of unnecessary calls for police
service result in millions of dollars in
seemingly wasted police activity.
This means some residents of SCPD
are responsible for causing Sheriff ’s
deputies to make needless trips to
SCPD. Police services at SCPD,
including burglar alarm response, come
from the Riverside County Sheriff ’s
office, Thermal Station. As of now,
RSO does not charge for these “false”
alarms, but that could change, as other
local agencies are charging residents in
various ways for false burglar alarms.
Exact numbers of false alarms here at
SCPD, versus those few alarm calls
found to be caused by active burglars,
are difficult to obtain. We know there
were 170 alarm activations in the period
from January 1, 2015 through July 30,
2015. We know some of these occurred
at the RV lot, but the overwhelming
number were reported from residences
at Sun City Palm Desert. We do know
most of these were found to be false.
What causes false alarms? Usually,
it’s some kind of resident error, such as
pets triggering alarms, residents who
forget their alarm code and/or forget to
close windows or doors that need to be
secured to complete the alarm circuit,
or residents who open a door or
window when the alarm is set. Other
causes include faulty equipment, poor
installation and weather. Whatever it
is, residents need to use their alarms
responsibly. Should residents have
questions about their alarm system, you
should contact your alarm company for
assistance.
The Public Safety Committee (PSC)
continues to recommend that residents
have quality burglar alarms installed in
their residence and use them regularly.
However, please use them correctly.
Committee Reports · October 2015
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Committee Reports
…continued
Website Committee
By Mike Wedekind, Chair
We’ve been experiencing difficulties with the web host that
we originally used, and as a result, our aim to get Drupal 7
up and running has been delayed. We are moving to a new
web host for our website and expect no further difficulties,
we hope! The URL will remain as www.scpdcaclubs.com.
By October 1, 2015 we expect to be ready to start training
and transferring websites to Drupal 7. You will be notified
as soon as your respective sites have been converted. Please
note that your old website is still online and live until you
are ready to switch to Drupal 7.
Emergency Preparedness
Monthly Emergency Preparedness (EPC) Meetings
Monthly Committee meetings are held at 9 a.m. and District
Operations Meetings at 10:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday
of each month from September through May in the Mountain
View Clubhouse Ventana Room. Two-way radio training classes
are held on the 4th Monday of each month at 12:30 p.m. All
meetings last about an hour. Contact Robyn at 772-1756 for
radio training reservations and location. Please check our
website for schedule changes and updates and other EPC
meetings and events at: http://scpdcaclubs.com/epc/calendar
First Aid Stations
In the event of a disaster, the EPC will set up First Aid Stations
at the three clubhouses. Residents needing first aid can go to
the closest First Aid Station listed below. Mobile Medical teams
will also be available to respond to calls from Block Captains.
• Mountain View Clubhouse, Building D near the Tennis Courts
• Sunset View Clubhouse, Bocce Ball Court Patio
• Lake View Clubhouse, Tahoe room (east end of the clubhouse)
Links to First Aid Station & Command Post locations can be
found online at: http://scpdcaclubs.com/epc/locations
Obtain EPC Documents Online
For more information, go to the EPC website:
http://scpdcaclubs.com/epc/welcome-epc
EPC Needs Your Help
We always welcome new volunteers to provide help in a
wide variety of areas. For more information please call our
Volunteer Coordinator, Ann Floden at 772-4402 or your
District Director.
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October 2015
Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC)
By Ann Floden
Great California ShakeOut October 15
EPC will be participating in the Great
California ShakeOut this year by
presenting Earthquake Preparedness
and YOU, a PowerPoint discussion by
Anne Leach and Robyn Mack in the
Sierra Ballroom. There will be handouts,
a raffle for emergency equipment, team
volunteers to talk to and refreshments.
Doors open at 9 a.m., the presentation
is at 9:30 a.m. sharp. Come early – get
to know what the EPC can do and what
you need to do for yourselves.
The ShakeOut is observed throughout
California and other earthquake-prone
states and countries by schools,
government facilities, businesses and
organizations. The theme of the Great
California ShakeOut is always “Drop,
Cover and Hold On.” So let’s examine
just what this means.
“DROP” Get on the ground! In a big
earthquake, you are not going to be
able to walk. It is better to drop to the
ground in a controlled action rather
than being thrown down and possibly
break bones. You will not have time to
locate a “best place” to ride out the
quake. Getting back up is a problem for
most of us but worry about that later.
“COVER” Protect your head and
other body parts as best as possible by
preferably getting under a sturdy table
or shelf. If nothing else, cover your
head with your arms. Try to position
yourself to avoid falling objects, heavy
furniture that may topple and possible
broken glass.
“HOLD ON” Experts tell us most
of the damage caused by the slip-fault
will be due to inertia. At onset we and
the objects in our homes will move in
one direction and when the quake stops,
we and the objects will still be moving.
If you hold on, it will minimize your
being tossed about and injured.
There are a couple of places that are
safer than others and if you are fortunate
enough to be in one of them, stay there.
You may have noticed that if you are
driving a car, you hardly feel a minor
earthquake. If you do feel a quake, pull
over to the side of the road and park.
Avoid bridges and overpasses, which
may be damaged. Another safe place is
in bed with pillows over your head. Stay
put until the shaking is over. Remember
while there may be some places safer
than others, you are going to have to
deal with where you are because you
will not have time to move there.
Be alert. The stronger the earthquake,
the stronger the aftershocks will be.
You may have to ride out several before
the situation stabilizes. Keep this in
mind as you evaluate your situation. If
you’re in Sun City, stay put until it’s
safe for you to venture out into an
unknown situation.
EPC District Directors
District 1
David Hansen . . . . . . 909-289-5788
District 2
Josh Denham . . . . . . . . . . 772-1185
District 3
Tom Chedester . . . . . . . . . 610-1599
District 4
——— VACANT ———
District 5
Bob Sutton . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-3754
Alt. Keith Kramer . . . . . . 345-7388
District 6
Steven Bayard . . . . . . . . . 610-9827
Alt. Bob Lefton . . . . . . . . 360-8524
District 7
David Roberson . . . . . . . . 610-1436
District 8
Myrna Blanding . . . . . . . 345-6473
District 9
District 10
District 11
Paul Muckenfuss . . . . . . 360-26527
Alt. Bob Canfield . . . 818-720-3269
District 12
Dennis Kirk . . . . . . . . . . 200-1124
District 13
Jerry Tausend . . . . . . 541-490-5101
District 14/1
David Hansen . . . . . . 909-289-5788
District 14/5
Bob Sutton . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-3754
Alt. Keith Kramer . . . . . . 345-7388
District 15A
Robert Redstone . . . 775-636-6517
Alt. Fred Karimi . . . . . . . 360-7199
District 15/1
David Hansen . . . . . . 909-289-5788
Chairman: Jerry Tyree . . . . 360-9302
Vice Chair: Robyn Mack . . 772-1756
To volunteer call Ann Floden 772-4402
Committee Reports · October 2015
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Resident Vacation Photos
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October 2015
Resident Vacation Photos
Community Views · October 2015
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from the committee:
we thank you…
The News & Views Committee extends a huge
“Thank you!” to all the talented writers
who submitted their creative stories to our
2015 3rd Annual Short Story Contest.
Look for the winning entry in the November issue!
know an interesting scpd resident?
The News & Views Committee is actively seeking
interesting material for our 2016 resident features.
If you are interested in being interviewed, or know another
resident you think would be a good candidate for a profile,
please submit your story idea via email to:
suncity92211@gmail.com.
No guarantee of publication is implied.
The News & Views has a firm policy of not promoting businesses.
NEWS & VIEWS
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Please send any comments or suggestions to suncity92211@gmail.com
News & Views Committee
Ronnie Marshall, Chair; Lois Epstein, Rosanna Hile, Delyn Meyers,
Marsha Reed Nall, Joy Porrello, Penny Pence Smith, Rona Subotnik
Promotional and Photography Committee
Sue Kaplan, Chair; Gail Bayard, Sam Kaplan,
Marty Maloney, Joe Share
Contributing Writers
John Annarino, Patricia Schubel, Diane Severson
Contributing Photographers
Jerry Chatow, Patricia Finn, John Manion
Distribution Group
Dedicated Volunteer Staff
SCPD Staff
Steve Bailey, Board Liaison; Vanessa Schussler, HOA Operations
Manager; Dean Lining, Resident Services Supervisor;
Sophia desRoches, Communications Coordinator
Cynthia Gunn, Editor/Production · Crown Printers, Printing
a friendly reminder
You always have access to News & Views online at
www.scpdca.com/news_views or http://magazine.scpdca.com.
Residents may also purchase a mail subscription at the
News & Views office in the Mountain View Clubhouse for $48 per year
($4 per issue) to cover mailing and handling costs.
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October 2015
Much Ado
About Nothing
By John Annarino
I’m baaaaack.
Not back in The Desert Sun where I wrote a weekly column
for four-and-a-half years. But right here in News & Views
where I’ll be writing a monthly column.
What led to this surprising turn of events? I responded to an
ad in News & Views announcing that the magazine was looking
for writers. Ronnie Marshall, Chairperson of News & Views,
e-mailed me and invited me to a staff meeting where I met the
talented writers who month after month search out interesting
Sun City residents and interesting Sun City tales to tell.
I didn’t know if the magazine would be interested in my
writing a monthly column, but believing nothing ventured
nothing gained, I proposed the idea. Happily, the idea was
warmly received.
A photo was required. For years (like many of my readers) I
harbored an immense dislike for the photo that accompanied
my Desert Sun column. Now was my chance for a new photo.
Perhaps that photo of me in my first communion suit when I
was six. Or the one of me in my tux dressed for the senior
prom. But, when sanity prevailed, I decided a more recent
photo was in order. So, for better or for worse, things being
what they are, there it is.
I was also asked to come up with a title for the column. If
there’s one thing harder than giving up martinis for Lent, it’s
coming up with a title for a column. For days I agonized. Then,
finally, blessedly, I hit upon Much Ado About Nothing. I figured
if it was good enough for Will Shakespeare it was good enough
for me.
What’s more, I had long contended that my Desert Sun
columns weren’t about much of anything. “But surely,” some
readers said, “your columns must be about something.” To
which I replied, “Not necessarily.”
I always felt weighty matters could wait, preferring to delve
into rather mundane subjects. Like hocking my typewriter with
amazing regularity when I first arrived young and penniless in
L.A. Like outing my mother as a closet prune juice drinker.
Eulogizing my young son’s departed, blue parakeet with
the words, “Here lies Bluey. Phooey.” Singing the praises of
my favorite groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, who made my
hometown famous.
But in spite of the title up there, please don’t give up on me.
Who knows? One day I may actually write about something.
Left: Paul Gershick giving a presentation at the Coachella Valley Preserve visitor center. Right: Paul with his wife Patricia. Photos by John Manion.
Meet Paul Gershick: Desert Naturalist
By Patricia Schubel
The book’s dedication reads, “To Paul Gershick. His deep
passion for the desert and its earliest people inspired the
creation of this book. Through storytelling, Paul pairs his
desert knowledge with his respect and admiration for the
indigenous Cahuilla people and their culture.” Let’s meet
Paul Gershick, Desert Naturalist.
A graduate of Syracuse University with a major in history,
Paul served three years in the US Air Force as a flight engineer
and top turret gunner in B-24 bombers before beginning a
successful career in the life insurance industry. He practiced
in the Woodland Hills area of southern California generating
a succession of accomplishments including achieving Life
Membership in the Million Dollar Round Table for over 50
years. Paul and Patricia, his wife of 30 years, moved to Sun
City Palm Desert 23 years ago in large part due to the plethora
of choices offered for the active retiree. Paul was instrumental
in the start-up of what he believes was the first SCPD club,
Nature Conservancy.
An avid hiker, he began to notice how plants change, how
they retain their moisture and how they adapt to protect
themselves in a harsh environment. The desert became Paul’s
laboratory. His thirst for knowledge led him to enroll in training
to become a Desert Naturalist in classes offered by the Living
Desert, where he earned the credits necessary to teach others
to appreciate the desert...where its beauty lies and how
plants, animals and reptiles survive in seemingly inhospitable
terrain. Paul loves working at the Discovery Center at the
Living Desert where he most enjoys engaging youngsters in
the wonders of the desert. He leads interpretive nature walks
weekly to help visitors of all ages comprehend the unique
ecology of an oasis. Paul recently completed his 21st year of
lectures at the Coachella Valley Preserve where attendance
at his popular presentations can exceed 70 people. Using
desert specimens, participants have the opportunity to see,
feel and smell what he is talking about.
In addition, Paul has worked in Palm Springs at the Agua
Caliente Museum, where he honed his knowledge of desert
geology, botany, paleontology and archeology, as well as the
Caliente culture. His extensive knowledge of the Agua
Caliente Tribe of Cahuilla Indians, whose presence in the
Coachella Valley goes back 5,000 years, is what led to the
book’s dedication. Paul explains that the Cahuilla have no
written language. What they have instead are Birdsongs,
through which they tell of their culture, how they live, births,
weddings and deaths.
Paul has extended his expertise and volunteerism as an
Interpretive Nature Hike leader and docent at the Living
Desert, the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National
Monument, as well as the San Jacinto State Park atop the
Palm Springs tram. When asked if he will resume his popular
Saturday morning teachings at the Coachella Valley Preserve
this fall, Paul smiled and replied, “I will be thrilled to continue
to share my knowledge and love of the desert with others for
as long as I possibly can.” We certainly hope he will.
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Your Views
by Rosanna Hile
What ability or skill do you wish
you had that you don’t?
The
Bookshelf
by Rona Subotnik
The Book of Aron
By Jim Shepard
Eleanor Reid
Better computer skills, I’ve been going to computer
classes here. Shirley Allen is a wonderful teacher. It
is not her fault that I have to go back so many times
to perfect my skills.
Ann Leigh
There are many skills that I wish I had, but most of all
I wish that I could ride a bicycle. I was a child in
WWII in London. I was an only child raised by six
protective family members, who worried that I would
fall on my head and injure myself. Life was dangerous
enough without me learning to ride a bicycle.
Linda Espinoza
I would like to sing on key. Before high school and
college cheerleading, I could carry a tune. I did not
know that years of shouting could affect my vocal
chords, but it did. Now I cannot sing on key. Try as I
do, my voice is “shot” and I am almost always off key.
Ann Arone
I would like to be musical. Watching people sing and
play the piano always looks like so much fun. I wish
that I could join the group without ruining it.
Please send survey question suggestions to
Correction: last month we incorrectly identified two
of the responders…our apologies to K.C. and Lynn.
K.C. Jorgensen
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October 2015
Lynn Simmonds
Hardcover 272 pages · May 12, 2015
The title, The Book of Aron, may strike readers as Biblical and
in a way it is. The story seems unbelievable, but is based on
actual people and children who lived in the Warsaw ghetto
during World War II. The story begins with a family: a mother
and father, two older sons and Aron who is much younger.
Aron spends his time with a friend in the ghetto getting into
mischief, something like ‘Trick or Treat’ without the ‘Treat.’
The atmosphere starts to change as Nazi soldiers arrive. They
begin removing the men from the ghetto. Aron sees his father
and two brothers put in a truck with the others and driven away.
They are never seen again. Aron is now alone with his mother,
trying to find a way for them to survive. There is a tender scene
when he slips into bed with his mother and they talk about their
caring and the changes they are experiencing. He is older now
and the mischief has stopped. Aron and his friends begin stealing
food to help their families and others. Their undercover ways
continue as they learn to steal from the Germans.
But then something happens that changes life even more for
Aron. His mother gets sick and is hospitalized with typhus. Now
he lives alone, visits her and becomes completely responsible
for himself in this climate of terror. His mother dies and Aron is
left an orphan in the ghetto, wandering about sad and homeless.
While walking the streets, Aron is found by Janus Korczak,
a pediatrician and author who searches for lost children to
bring them back to an orphanage he has established. Korczak’s
character is based on the life and accomplishments of Aaron
Rozycki, who lived in the ghetto at that time and gave shelter,
food and medical treatment to the orphaned children trying to
survive on the streets all alone.
Aron arrives at the orphanage and is placed on a cot near
a window. He is very depressed, due to the trauma he has
witnessed. He lies on the cot, unable to move. But with the care
he is given, he finally joins the other children in their activities.
He goes out with Dr. Korczak to help find food and other
orphaned children wandering the streets of Warsaw.
This is a beautifully written book which could easily be a
prize winner. It is written by Jim Shepard, a well-recognized
author. The Book of Aron brings to mind the last words one
sees when leaving The National Holocaust Museum in
Washington, D.C.: “NEVER AGAIN.”
John with his father’s circa 1920’s Kodak “Bellows” Camera (photo by Ronnie Marshall), with a sampling of his photos taken for News & Views.
John Manion: A Wonderful Life through A Camera Lens
By Ronnie Marshall
John is one of the talented on-call photographers for the News
& Views. He was born in Evanston, Illinois in 1934, during
the height of the Depression. He grew up in a small Illinois
town about 100 miles west called Sterling. His dad was a
newspaperman and his mom was a schoolteacher. His interest
in photography started early, as both his parents had cameras.
His mom gave him his first camera, a Kodak Box Brownie,
when he was ten. His dad also let John use his Kodak “Bellows”
style camera (first patented in 1902). John still has this
treasure. Soon after the end of WWII, a “Friendship Train”
travelled across America, asking for help for people in Europe
who were displaced during the war. John was there to greet
that train when it pulled into Sterling and several pictures he
took were published in the Sterling Daily Gazette.
At 14 years old John had saved enough money to buy a $99
Kodak Reflex camera. John’s lifelong interest in photography
is evident everywhere in his home. He estimates he’s taken
about 5,000 pictures. One day during high school, while
watching a basketball game and taking some action shots, a
local reporter noticed him and he wound up having those
pictures published and got $5 each for them! At 16, John
took his camera and hitchhiked from Sterling to the Tam
O’Shanter Golf Tournament near Chicago. He met top
amateur golfer Frank Stranahan. He also met famous lady
golfer Babe Zaharias and her husband George. He was a
professional wrestler, but that day he caddied for his wife.
John went to University of Notre Dame, graduating in 1956.
Back then, he remembers, “the helmets were soft and the
footballs were round.” He’s been Class Secretary for 50+
years and maintains an on-line newsletter connecting all 635
surviving Class of ‘56 classmates. He worked hard during
college to keep up with his tuition costs. He majored in sales
and marketing and worked for housewares and hardware
companies. His marketing skills have been recognized with
several awards from employers and national professional
marketing associations.
He met his wife, Mary Ann, when he applied for a job at
Sears Roebuck. He didn’t take the job, but he got the girl! He
and Mary Ann just celebrated their 58th anniversary. In 1996
they moved to Sparks, NV to help their daughter take care
of her two children. During the next six years, they started
spending some winter months in the Coachella Valley and,
like so many of us, fell in love with the climate and lifestyle
of the desert. After discovering Sun City, they knew they’d
found their new, permanent home and moved here in 2003.
In 2004, John entered the annual Sun City Photo Contest
and was thrilled when his delightful photo of his son and
son-in-law with their kids at the Fishing Pond at Sun City
took first prize! John was active with the Promotional and
Photography Committee and the News & Views Committee,
serving as a writer. His freelance photography work for the
News & Views affords the opportunity to meet many interesting
and accomplished residents. He’s taken some fun group shots,
one of all 52 Sun City Library Volunteers and another of 32
“BZBs” displaying their quilts. John is enthusiastic about his
photographic contributions to News & Views and so are we!
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2016 Poetry Contest
Call for Entries!
The News & Views Committee is pleased to announce our
2016 Poetry Contest, open to all residents.
If you’re a poet,
C’mon and show it.
For better, for worse,
Send us your verse.
It might be a hit.
It might be a miss.
But one thing’s for sure:
It’s sure to top this!
Entry Rules:
• Maximum length: 14 lines
• Limit one entry per author
• No previously published poems please
• Email entries to suncity92211@gmail.com
• Deadline for entries is February 15, 2016
The News & Views Committee will select the winning poem.
(Committee members are prohibited from entering this contest.)
The winning entry will appear in the April 2016 News & Views
and the winner will receive a $50 Sun City gift card.
Sudoku: Complete the grid so that every digit from 1–9 appears only
once in every row, column and 3x3 box. Solution is on page 48.
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October 2015
Pass the
Popcorn
by Ronnie Marshall
Learning To Drive
Starring Patricia Clarkson and Ben Kingsley
A thoughtful, quiet movie to ease us into the Fall Season. In
the urban confines of the teeming city of New York, cars are a
luxury but not a necessity. A man comes barreling out of a
restaurant at night, followed by a woman who’s yelling at him.
He hails a taxi. They are always around (except when it rains!).
The woman, Patricia Clarkson, is berating (and beating on) the
man, her husband, for telling her (in a public place) that he’s
leaving her for another woman. The cabdriver is Ben Kingsley,
complete with beard and turban, identifying him as a middleeastern immigrant. Poor Ben has to listen to this sad domestic
break-up taking place in the back of his cab.
From here, two stories unfold. Patricia is an Upper West Side
matron, witty, articulate and intelligent. She’s a literary critic
for a respected magazine. Ben is a naturalized American
citizen who sought political asylum from his native India.
Because of his appearance, it is just part of his daily grind that
he is often accosted by police officers, asking for his papers
and by the occasional rude ignorance of others who harass him.
Ben is also a driving school instructor. That night, Patricia exits
the cab in a highly emotional state, leaving an envelope behind.
Ben delivers it to her the next day and she decides to try to
learn how to drive. Her daughter, at school in Vermont, has
urged her to come for a visit.
The main thrust of the movie, Patricia “learning to drive,”
with Ben by her side, affords two excellent and accomplished
actors the opportunity to interact with each other on many
levels. There are life lessons to be had here for both of them.
For Patricia, letting go of the past and finally embracing a new
and challenging future, with a sense of independence and
adventure as she takes charge of driving and her life. For Ben,
enjoying the company of a woman so foreign to his own
culture and going forward in his own life with a new bride from
India, chosen by his sister. She is a quiet and fearful person,
uncomfortable in her new home and life. The stark contrast
between the women saddens Ben, as he finds himself drawn
to Patricia. But their lives must remain separate and they part
with understanding and affection.
Photos by John Manion
Maria Malter: Dog’s Best Friend
By Rosanna Hile
Maria Malter, a Southern gal raised in Kentucky and
Tennessee, is a very generous lady with a desire to help the
community. She loves to dance and travel, with collections
of souvenirs and photos from all around the world to prove
it, but more than anything else Maria loves animals. Maria
made the local news earlier this year when she donated
$10,000 to the Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department
(which provides Palm Desert’s law enforcement services),
enabling them to purchase a new K-9 named Rio, a Belgian
Malinois. Rio, an energetic 31⁄2-year old, will replace Van Snapp,
the police department’s current K-9 that is retiring after 8 years
of service and will be a stay-at-home dog with his family.
Like other police dogs, Rio lives with his police partner,
Patrick Mushinskie. One day, when his muzzle turns grey,
Rio will also retire and continue to live with his family. Rio’s
first weeks as a police dog are of paramount importance,
since he and Patrick must learn to work together as a team.
Rio was fully trained in police work in Europe, but now he
must learn English commands and Patrick is trained to work
with him. They form a team in every sense of the word. After
Rio’s training is completed, he and Patrick will patrol a route
from Indio through Palm Desert to Desert Hot Springs.
When they encounter criminal activity, a vest is put on the
dog, the culprit is identified and the chase begins. Needless
to say, the police dog almost always wins the race. When the
dog apprehends the fleeing suspect, he bites him anywhere
he can on his body and holds on until his partner arrives or
the subject stops resisting arrest.
An interesting aspect of this scenario is that Rio, like other
K-9’s, is not a mean dog. When he chases and apprehends,
he is “playing.” Police departments seek and select dogs that
are energetic and have a “high play drive.” When K-9’s search
for narcotics, they are looking for a “toy.” Unfortunately,
criminal suspects are not playing games and sadly, over the
years, 20 dogs have been killed in Riverside County in the
line of duty. Every last one of them was a genuine hero.
Lieutenant Bill Sullivan, assistant Chief of Police for the
Palm Desert Police Department, has expressed deep gratitude
of the Palm Desert law enforcement community to Maria for
her generous donation. He feared that with their tight budget,
they would be unable to replace Van Snapp. These dogs save
police lives, and sometimes those of civilians as well,
because they can see better in the dark and their hearing and
sense of smell is much more acute. Police dogs contribute
invaluable help in fighting crime and saving lives.
The Mayor and the City Council of Palm Desert presented
Maria with a Proclamation of Appreciation for her original
donation of $10,000 plus an additional donation of $5,000
for Rio to undergo training in the Police Dog Drug Detection
Program, which he began at the end of August. So many
people want to make a positive difference in the lives of
others and Maria has found a splendid way to do so. It is
really inspiring to hear Maria’s story and to learn of her
dedication and efforts toward something so worthwhile and
important to the community.
The police are very appreciative of Maria and thrilled to have
Rio on their team. In return, Patrick brings Rio by for visits
when he can, which Maria happily considers her “reward.”
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Food &
Beverage News
By Cesar Castellanos
Food & Beverage Director
extensive and diverse repertoire that covers the spectrum
from standards and golden oldies through blues and country
to rock ‘n’ roll and show tunes. Door cover is $10 per person.
Happy Hour Cocktail prices and more!
Comedian Jason Love and Friends are back in October
and will be performing in Ventana on Monday, October 26
from 5 – 7 p.m. Jason, along with his friends have been
featured and/or appeared on HBO, Comedy Central, Last
Comic Standing, Letterman, Comics Unleashed and more!
Limited seating; $10 cover charge.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish Tiffani
Johnston farewell and happy trails in her venture to extend
her catering experience. She has been a pleasure to work
with and we will all miss her smile.
Cheers!
Greetings from the heart of the house
team in the F&B department!
Much has happened during the scorching summer months
like new carpet, tile, paint and other projects in the works to
give all three clubhouses a much-needed facelift. Boulevards
kitchen also got some new culinary equipment to better
service the restaurant, residents and their guest by placing a
new water-efficient dish machine, worktables and walk-in
freezer/refrigerator unit to store and maintain the production
demand by the restaurant.
Gearing up for another great season at Sun City involves
proper planning, putting in place revised policies, hiring
qualified enthusiastic individuals, training, and updating
menus while staying within the trends of our industry. As
I returned from my vacation there were many restaurants I
visited along the California coast from San Diego to San
Francisco and all in between. I ate my way through all types
of cuisines and I’ll tell you it was an awesome experience to
be able to enjoy the creative foods prepared by elegant fine
dining chefs and casual mom & pop joints.
My team and I have come together and revised catering
and Boulevards menus to better serve the residents and their
guest. Please come by and taste new menu items and old
classics at both the restaurant and the Catering Department.
Also make sure to make your reservations early for all Sun
City sponsored events like Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day,
Easter and Mother’s Day brunch as they may sell out quickly.
For information regarding Sun City sponsored functions
please contact the events department at (760) 200-2206.
For your club or private events the catering department is
awaiting to make your special day memorable, with great
service and food. For information about scheduling your next
event contact the catering department at (760) 200-2242.
Back to Sun City! Sharon Sills will perform on Monday,
October 19 in Ventana from 5 – 7 p.m. Sharon has an
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Coming
Attractions…
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
October
Wednesday, October 7, 7 p.m.
Hosted by Ed Conklin
For more information on events,
please log on to www.scpdca.com and visit the Schedule of Events page.
Crazy Heart (2009)
R · 112 min
Drama | Music | Romance
A faded country music musician
is forced to reassess his dysfunctional
life during a doomed romance
that also inspires him.
Director: Scott Cooper
Stars: Jeff Bridges,
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Colin Farrell
Thursday, October 22, 2 p.m.
Hosted by Gary Ternes
4
8:30 am Friendship Church sv
2:00 pm Happy Hour at
Boulevards sv
11
5
6
1:00 pm District 6 Meeting sv
Boulevards sv
12
LEC Sub-Committee mv
LEC Plan Review mv
Delegate Council mv
Delegate Board Mtg. mv
Seminar: Revco Solar mv
Open Card Play sv
HH at Boulevards sv
Board of Directors
Open Meeting sv
3:00 pm Seminar: Revco Solar mv
9:00 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
2:00 pm
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COLUMBUS DAY
Boulevards sv
The Tree of Life (2011)
PG-13 · 139 min
Drama | Fantasy
The story of a family in Waco, Texas
in 1956. The eldest son witnesses the
loss of innocence and struggles with
his parents’ conflicting teachings.
Director: Terrence Malick
Stars: Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain
Wednesday, October 28, 7 p.m.
Hosted by Joel Markss
Collateral (2004)
R · 120 min
Crime | Drama | Thriller
A cab driver finds himself the hostage
of a contract killer as he makes his
rounds from hit to hit during one
night in Los Angeles.
Director: Michael Mann
Stars: Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx
movies in speakers hall, sv
doors open 15 minutes early.
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18
Boulevards sv
25
Boulevards sv
2:00 pm Government Relations
Committee mv
Boulevards sv
3:30 pm District 15 Meeting mv
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Boulevards sv
5:00 pm Entertainer:
Sharon Sills mv
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12:30 pm EPC Radio Training mv
Boulevards sv
5:00 pm Comedy Night
with Jason Love mv
5:00 pm District 15 Social mv
9:00 am
9:30 am
1:00 pm
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
LEC Sub-Comm. mv
LEC Plan Review mv
Fitness & Recreation lv
Open Card Play sv
Happy Hour at
Boulevards sv
3:00 pm Disaster Recovery lv
4:00 pm Parking Lot Sellers
Meeting sv
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9:00 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
1:00 pm
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
5:30 pm
LEC Plan Review mv
Library Committee sv
CSI Committee lv
District 6 Social mv
Open Card Play sv
HH at Boulevards sv
New Resident Or. mv
Lecture: Desert
Regional Hospital mv
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9:00 am
9:30 am
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
LEC Plan Review mv
Open Card Play sv
Happy Hour at
Boulevards sv
2:30 pm Marketing Committee sv
5:30 pm Lecture: Eisenhower
Medical Center mv
Wednesday
Thursday
1
Friday
2
9:00 am LEC Committee mv
1:00 pm Open Card Play sv
Boulevards sv
Saturday
3
8:30 am Finance Committee lv
Boulevards sv
7:15 pm Sun City
Jewish Services sv
Boulevards sv
lv – Lake View Clubhouse
mv – Mountain View Clubhouse
sv – Sunset View Clubhouse
7
2:00 pm Election Comm. sv
Boulevards sv
4:00 pm District 2 Mtg/Social lv
4:00 pm Karaoke &
Happy Hour mv
7:00 pm Movie:
Crazy Heart sv
14
9:00 am
10:30 am
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
2:00 pm
EPC Committee mv
EPC District Mtg. mv
Open Card Play sv
Public Safety Comm. lv
Happy Hour at
Boulevards sv
3:00 pm Web Editor Comm. sv
4:00 pm Karaoke &
Happy Hour mv
21
1:00 pm District 10 Meeting sv
Boulevards sv
4:00 pm Karaoke &
Happy Hour mv
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8
9
2:00 pm Parking Lot Sellers
Meeting sv
Boulevards sv
2:30 pm EPC Search & Rescue mv
15
9:00 am
9:00 am
1:00 pm
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
10
1:00 pm Association Documents
Committee mv
Boulevards sv
16
EPC Drill mv, sv, lv
LEC Committee mv
Golf Committee mv
Open Card Play sv
Happy Hour at
Boulevards sv
22
9:00 am
9:00 am
1:00 pm
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
Seminar: Forest Lawn mv
Insurance Comm. mv
News & Views Com. mv
Open Card Play sv
Movie Matinee:
Tree of Life sv
2:00 pm HH at Boulevards sv
2:30 pm Strategic Business Plan
Committee lv
5:30 pm District 5 Social lv
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Boulevards sv
17
1:30 pm District 3 & 5 Mtg. sv
Boulevards sv
7:15 pm Sun City
Jewish Services sv
23
Parking Lot Sale
8:00 am – 12:00 pm mv
Boulevards sv
24
9:00 am Arts & Crafts Show
Committee mv
Boulevards sv
30
Boulevards sv
31
HALLOWEEN
Boulevards sv
4:00 pm Karaoke &
Happy Hour mv
7:00 pm Movie: Collateral sv
Boulevards sv
7:45 am N&V Stuffing mv
8:30 am Finance Committee lv
10:00 am Promo & Photo
Committee mv
Boulevards sv
Boulevards sv
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Healthnut
By George Boucher, Assistant Fitness Director
October’s Healthnut is…
Jerry Allingham!
Born in Long Beach, California,
Jerry was raised in nearby
Wilmington
and
attended
Banning High. Married to Leah
for 41 years, they have two
children and 7 grandchildren.
Homeowners in Sun City for 14
years, the Allingham’s have
lived here fulltime for six years,
after moving from Paso Robles.
After attending Harbor College in Wilmington, Jerry
transferred to Pepperdine College, which was then located
near downtown Los Angeles. He dropped out of college
his senior year and spent the next 27 years as a Los
Angeles city firefighter. Jerry was stationed in South
Central L.A. throughout most of his career, but worked
his last years at Fire Station 48 on 16th and Grand Street
in San Pedro. From the age of 18 until his retirement at
62, Jerry also had a successful parallel career as a
longshoreman.
An avid reader since childhood, Jerry especially enjoys
reading novels – two of his favorite authors are Tom
Clancy and Clive Cussler. As a volunteer on the Generator
Team of Sun City’s Emergency Preparedness Committee,
he participates in practice drills every few months.
Jerry and Leah swim laps and relax mid-morning two or
three times weekly at the Mountain View or Sunset View
pool. Around 7 a.m., three to four times a week, Jerry
works out at the Mountain View Fitness Center for an hour
and 15 minutes, which includes 35 minutes on the cross
trainer, abdominal exercises and lifting free weights.
Before it was fashionable, Jerry belonged to a gym in
Long Beach and worked out since his early teens. An
advocate for exercise, jogging, or going to the gym,
he practiced what he preached almost daily during his
working career.
Jerry states, “My commitment to exercise has kept my
heart strong and my weight under control. I feel great and
continue to receive good reports from the doctor. In my
opinion, exercise is mandatory. You are never too old to
work out!”
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Health &
Fitness News
By Glenn Smith
Fitness Director
Benefits of Good Posture
to get the most out of a workout
Whether standing, sitting, or exercising, posture is important.
Good posture is important, especially during exercise.
Quick posture checks before and during any exercise
routine can help you avoid injury and squeeze the biggest
benefit from your workout. Here is what you need to know:
1. Stand up straight. When instructions for an exercise
ask you to stand up straight, that means keeping your:
a. chin parallel to the floor, facilitates breathing. Good
posture naturally enables you to breathe properly.
b. shoulders even (roll them up, back and down to help
achieve this)
c. arms at your sides, elbows relaxed and even
d. abdominal muscles pulled in
e. hips even
f. knees even and pointing straight ahead
g. feet pointing straight ahead
h. body weight evenly distributed on both feet.
2. Stay in neutral. Neutral alignment means keeping
your body in a straight line from head to toe except for
the slight natural curves of the spine. Whether you’re
standing or seated, that means your spine is not flexed
or arched to overemphasize the curve of the lower back.
One way to find neutral is to tip your pelvis forward as
far as is comfortable, then tip it backward as far as is
comfortable. Neutral is roughly in the middle. If you’re
not used to standing or sitting up straight, it may take a
while for this to feel natural. A neutral wrist is firm and
straight, not bent upward or downward.
3. Avoid health complications. A bad posture results in
several complications over time, such as increased risks
of slipped disc, back aches, back pain, pressure inside
your chest, poor blood circulation.
4. Get the angle. When angles appear in exercise
instructions, visualize a 90-degree angle as an L. To
visualize a 30-degree angle, mentally slice the 90-degree angle into thirds, or picture the distance between a
clock’s minute hand and hour hand at one o’clock.
Sunday
Monday
Step Aerobics
LEGEND
(da)
7:00 – 8:00 am
•
Black Listings:
FREE CLASSES
except where ($)
designates class
fee required
•
Blue Listings:
Chartered Club
•
Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday
Trim ‘N Tone
Aerobics (da)($)
Step Aerobics
7:00 – 8:00 am
Trim ‘N Tone
Aerobics (da)($)
Trim ‘N Tone
Aerobics
Trim ‘N Tone
Aerobics (da)($)
(da)($)
8:00 – 9:00 am
8:00 – 9:00 am
(da)($)
8:00 – 9:00 am
Tai Chi (sb)
8:00 – 8:30 am
(sb)
8:00 – 8:30 am
Aquasize (ip)
8:30 – 9:30 am
Aquasize (ip)
Aquasize (ip)
Aquasize
Trim ‘N Tone
Stretch (da)($)
Chair Yoga
9:00 – 9:30 am
9:00 – 10:00 am
Yoga (da)($)
Pilates
9:45 – 11:00 am
(da)($)
9:00 – 10:00 am
Aquasize
(ip)
8:30 – 9:30 am
Trim ‘N Tone
Stretch (da)($)
(ip)
8:30 – 9:30 am
9:00 – 9:30 am
Sunset View
9:30 – 10:30 am
Clubhouse
Chair Yoga
Line Dance
•
(sv)($)
9:00 – 10:00 am
Yoga & Pilates
Workshop (da)
Mountain View
Line Dance
Fitness Center
(da)
10:15 – 11:15 am
(lv) Lake View
Line Dance
Clubhouse
(da)
11:15 – 12:15 pm
(sb) Sierra
Sit-N-Fit
Ballroom
(da)
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Clubhouse
Performing Arts
•
(da)
1:30 – 4:00 pm
Clubhouse
Pilates (da)($)
10:30 – 11:00 am
Arthritis Fndn.
Aquatic Prog. (ip)
10:00 – 11:00 am
Love to Dance (da)
11:00 – 2:00 pm
Ping Pong (da)
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Yoga
Arthritis Fndn.
Aquatic Program
(ip)
(da)
10:15 – 11:15 am
Line Dance
(da)
11:15 – 12:15 pm
Love to Dance
Ping Pong (da)
2:30 – 4:00 pm
3:00 – 4:00 pm
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Trim ‘N Tone
Aerobics (da)($)
Sun City Singers
Tai Chi
for Arthritis(da)
5:15 – 6:15 pm
Ping Pong (da)
(da)
1:30 – 2:30 pm
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Trim ‘N Tone
Aerobics (da)($)
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Love to Dance
(da)
6:00 – 8:00 pm
2:00 – 5:00 pm
TRAINER
ON DUTY
by appointment
only:
•
Aquasize (ip)
Fit-N-Fun (da)
5:15 – 6:15 pm
Yoga
(da)($)
9:30 – 10:45 am
Arthritis
Foundation
Aquatic Program
(ip)
10:00 – 11:00 am
Yoga Guided
Meditation
(speakers hall)
10:45 – 11:45 am
Line Dance
Sit-N-Fit (da)
12:30 – 1:30 pm
(da)
12:30 – 2:00 pm
(da)
(da)
5:15 – 6:15 pm
Ballet (da)
10:30 am – 12 pm
(da)
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Love to Dance
Aquasize (ip)
Fit-N-Fun
(lv)($)
11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Performing Arts
(da)
4:00 – 5:30 pm
8:30 – 9:30 am
10:00 – 11:00 am
Line Dance (da)
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Aquasize (ip)
8:30 – 9:30 am
Tai Chi (sb)
8:00 – 8:30 am
(sb)
8:00 – 8:30 am
(da)($)
9:00 – 10:00 am
(sv) Sunset View
8:00 – 9:00 am
Tai Chi
8:30 – 9:30 am
(da)($)
8:00 – 9:30 am
Trim ‘N Tone
Aerobics (da)($)
8:00 – 8:30 am
Yoga
Mountain View
Trim ‘N Tone
Aerobics
7:00 – 8:00 am
Tai Chi
(da)($)
9:00 – 10:10 am
•
Step Aerobics (da)
8:00 – 9:00 am
Tai Chi (sb)
Aerobics Studio
•
Saturday
7:00 – 8:00 am
Trim ‘N Tone
Aerobics
(da) Dance/
(ip) Indoor Pool
Trim ‘N Tone
Aerobics (da)($)
(da)
7:00 – 8:00 am
Friday
Mountain View
Fitness Center
Call Glenn
200-2240
•
Lake View
Fitness Center
Call George
345-0505
FREE
HEARING
TESTS
2nd Tuesday
9:00 – 11:00 am
Lake View
Fitness Center
CHANGES
OR ERRORS
please report
any changes
or errors to
Glenn Smith
200-2240
the fitness and recreation committee is here to serve you. meetings, which are open to the public,
are held on the second tuesday of each month in the lake view clubhouse tahoe room.
jodi lytel, frc chairperson, can be contacted via email at lyteljodi@gmail.com
SCPDCA Name Badges · $8
Do you have a Sun City Name Badge?
If not, come order one from the Front Desk at the
Mountain View Clubhouse. Name badges assist in
bringing people closer together at our fabulous
functions and within our community!
Lost And Found Procedures
Lost items should be turned in at the front desk of the
clubhouse you are visiting. If it is after hours, please turn the
article into the supervisor on duty for proper placement.
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Mountain View, Sunset View & Lake View Clubhouse Front Desks
Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Mountain View & Lake View Fitness Centers
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SUN CITY SUPPORT GROUPS
Alzheimer’s
Support Group
We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday
of every month from 8:30 – 11 a.m.,
Tahoe, LV. We invite caregivers of
loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease.
We confidentially discuss issues
related to coping with the numerous
facets of caregiving and setting goals
for self-care. For further information,
call Beverly Yahr at 200-4410 or Bob
Krasny at 200-4951.
Cancer Support Group
Whether a cancer patient, survivor,
caregiver, or someone trying to find
their footing after the death of a loved
one to cancer – all are welcome as we
work together to find ways to make the
journey easier. This professionally led
group is brought to us from Gilda’s
Club Desert Cities. This FREE group
meets the 3rd Wednesday each month,
3–4:30 p.m., Canyon, Sunset View.
Facilitated by Robert Koyle, LMFT.
For information, call Gilda’s Club at
770-5678.
Compulsive Eaters
Group
Honesty. Openmindedness.Willingness.
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous is a
nonprofit program to help you lose
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weight. Learn how to enjoy eating
everyday foods and maintain weight
loss too. We meet Wednesdays and
Sundays, 9 a.m., Arrowhead, Lake
View. Call Marilyn at 636-0390.
are no dues or fees for attending a
meeting. See you Sundays at 4 p.m.
Mindful Meditation
Looking for relief from anxiety,
stress, fears, depression or general
nervousness, this group can help!
Make a difference in your life today
using the RI Discovery Method.
Learn techniques to overcome stressful
living! Newcomers Welcome! Yearround meetings now. Meetings are
held Mondays: Idyllwild Room,
Mountain View Clubhouse 4 pm.
Interested? Call or e-mail ‘Reen’ at
312-209-5556 or irmaloney@aol.com.
If you are interested in researching
the group online go to: http://www.
recoveryinternational.org
Many studies have shown the benefits
of meditation on all aspects of our
being. Sun City residents have the
opportunity to learn a variety of simple
techniques for meditation in a free
class at the Speakers Hall, Wednesday
mornings 9 – 10 a.m. from November
to the end of March. This season
Dr. Keith and Krisanna Jeffery will
be the volunteer instructors for this
free class. For more information, call
666-1340.
Old Time AA Meeting
We meet on Sundays, 4–5 p.m., Sunset
View. Our schedule of rooms changes
so call ahead to Jill J., 345-4994. Bring
your Big Book; we read a few pages
from the book and then do an open
discussion meeting about what we
have read. If you don’t have a book, we
have extras. Our meeting has grown
from the three or four we first started
with to a normal meeting of 8-12 each
week. Our meeting is open to those
who have a problem with alcohol or
those who may want to investigate to
see if they might have a problem. There
RI Discovery Group
Support
Stroke Survivors
The SCPD Stroke Survivors Support
Group welcomes stroke survivors and
their caretakers to participate in monthly
meetings where you can meet and
enjoy communicating and supporting
each other in the recovery process. Our
meetings are held every third Monday
of the month from 1:30 – 3 p.m. in the
Silverwood Room in the Lake View
Clubhouse. For further information,
contact the group’s guide, Dr. Melvin
Belafsky at 610-2993 or email
Hudder1@aol.com. See you there!
PRO SHOP & STARTER
Daily · 6 a.m. – 5 p.m.
GOLF CART GATES
Open 24 Hours
(Manorgate, Kent Street Gate,
Kent Street Pedestrian Gate)
Please visit us at MountainVistaGolfClub.com
Pro Shop
NEWS
By John McLaughlin
Head Golf
Professional
Greetings from the Pro Shop Staff!
Welcome to the early start of season! The weather has
changed slowly as well as the type of grass we will be
playing on! Keep in mind that when the Santa Rosa course
re-opens on the 19th it will be cart path only for two weeks.
This helps us protect the new grass as it matures to be our
playing base for the winter/spring season. In addition to this,
please help us by changing out the sand and seed bottles
which we will have on 1st tee of each course. This way you
can replace your divots with fresh sand/seed mix.
Demo
Day !
The staff is excited to showcase our newly remodeled pro
shops! We would like to thank everyone involved with the
project! As we move forward please look out for our newest
fall fashions, headwear, footwear and of course equipment.
On that note we are going to have a large demo day on
October 30 from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. We will have on hand
Ping, Titleist, Cobra, Callaway and Taylormade.
As of January 1, 2016 Rule 14-1b, which prohibits
anchoring a club when making a stroke takes effect. What
this means is that to play a conforming round of golf you
will no longer be allowed to intentionally anchor the putter
to make a stroke. This directly applies to using a belly putter
or a long putter in which the top hand is anchored to the
chest. For further clarification please seek out any member
of our professional team.
Back by popular demand, we will be having our new clinic
program in November. Details to follow. Please view the
resident portion of the Association website for upcoming
details.
We appreciate all of our resident golfers’ help in making
each round enjoyable for everyone.
See you on the links!
October 30
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
PING · TITLEIST · COBRA · CALLOWAY · TAYLORMADE
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Art
Acrylics, Drawing, Oils,
Printmaking, & Watercolor
Faye August · 760-200-8682
All classes in Art Studio, MV
Classes are for paid members only.
Watercolor Basic: Mondays, 9 am
Watercolor Advanced: Mondays, 1 pm
Oil Basic: Tuesdays, 9 am
Oil Continuing: Tuesdays, 1 pm
Acrylics: Wednesdays, 9 am
Creative Painting: Wednesdays, 1 pm
Pastels: Thursdays, 9 am
Watercolor Intermediate: Thursdays, 1 pm
Drawing: Fridays, 9 am
Printmaking: Fridays, 1 pm
Art Videos: Sundays, 1 pm
Paintings Change: Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 am
Wine & Cheese: Saturday, Oct. 3, 5 pm
Teachers Meeting: Weds., Oct. 28, 4 pm
Board Meeting: Thursday, Oct. 29, 4 pm
by Faye August
A big welcome to those returning to the
desert! This coming year promises to be
full of fun for our club members. Join us
October 3 for our season kick off Wine &
Cheese Reception. Come see old friends and
meet new ones and look at the wonderful
artwork. Everyone is welcome!
Classes begin their fall schedule the
week of October 5. If you aren’t sure what
class to join, come visit any class. Instructors
will be happy to help you find the class
that’s right for you. We offer classes in all
mediums – acrylics, oils, pastels, watercolor,
drawing, and printmaking. Look for the
class schedule and descriptions on the web
site or in the Art Studio. Check out the art
history videos Sunday afternoons.
Membership dues are $20 a year. Now’s
the time to join that art class you have
always wanted to try. Each instructor
provides a list of materials to get you
started. They are located in the class
binders located in the Art Studio.
Some new activities are planned for the
year – watch for announcements in the art
studio, website, and membership emails.
Astronomy
Star Gazing
Jim Fortenberry · 760-772-1073
General Meeting: Weds., Oct. 18, 7 pm
Tahoe, LV
by Jim Fortenberry
All invited to our October 28 kick-off
meeting for the season, 7 p.m., Tahoe
Room, Lake View Clubhouse. We’ll start
with announcements, review of the night
sky including space station sightings,
current events, and our 30-minute DVD
program. No knowledge is assumed and we
encourage questions. There are no dumb
questions except the ones that aren’t asked.
The program is “Ring Systems of the
Giant Planets.” Saturn’s system has several
bright and faint rings with thousands of
ringlets composed of icy particles
centimeters to meters in size. How does
this happen? The rings and moons are
dynamic systems that provide clues and
constraints on planetary history.
Announcement: JPL open house,
October 10, 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. No charge,
reservations not required. They like to show
you their stuff. Saturday recommended –
this has become an international destination.
(818) 354-4321.
Star Party: October 10, 7:30 p.m. The
summer constellations are in the western
sky while the constellations of autumn are
rising in the east. Join us for sky lore and
telescope viewing. Bring binoculars if you
wish.
Location: east greenbelt off Donny
Circle just south of Alliance way. Watch
your step, it’s dark.
Information: 360-7726 or 772-1073.
Billiards
Social & Tournament Billiards
Al Lessard · 760-772-8803
Member Play: Monday – Friday, 1 pm
Billiards Room, SV
Tournament: Thursdays, 12 pm
Billiards Room, SV
Speakers Hall, SV
by Al Lessard
Summer tournaments were very sparse
since a number of members were away.
There were three tournaments: August 6
winner was Lou Lucchi; August 20
winners were Ted Kijowski and Barry
Hirsch; and Skip Matthews and John
Mallozzi won on August 27. Nearly a
dozen new members joined our club over
the summer months so we expect to have a
full slate of players for each tournament
this winter season. Show up early (noon)
to be sure of a slot. Tickets for our annual
dinner/dance are now for sale. See Al,
Gordon, or Sandy. $10 for members and
$15 for guests. Our October meeting will
be on October 7 in Speakers Hall.
Bocce
Social & Tournament Bocce
Joel Markss · 818-606-1436
Member Play: Mon., Tues., Wed., 6:30 pm
Bocce Courts, SV
(Starting Oct. 26, play 12:30 PM)
Tournament: Weds., Oct. 28, 12:30 pm
Bocce Courts, SV
by Carol Hazelwood
Play Bocce, make friends, and enjoy the
fellowship. For information call Joel
Markss at 818-606-1436 or 200-2344.
The schedule changes on October 26.
Signups and lessons start at 12:30 p.m. and
play begins at 1 p.m.
Anyone who has never played is
encouraged to come and give the game a
try. You’ll meet friendly people involved in
a sport that is great fun and easy to learn.
Boomers & Friends
50’s & 60’s Revisited
Susie Gettis · 760-200-5279
Board Meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 3 pm
Saddleback, MV
by Anna Maddan
There may be a few spaces left for the
Boomers & Friends Welcome Back event
on October 8 at the legendary Indian Wells
hot spot, The Nest, featuring dinner and
drinks on the patio followed by dancing
with live music in the infamous bar.
The “Kick Off to The Season” is a
Rah-Rah-Rah happening jointly hosted
with Trim ‘N’ Tone on November 5. Show
your spirit and dress in your favorite team
colors and “T” shirts. Dance music will be
provided by the popular DaKodas. You
are guaranteed that this event will be the
highlight of your fall season!
Keep watching for details on “the never
to miss” Casino Night!
Membership forms are available in the
clubhouse kiosks and on the Sun City
website under chartered clubs. Annual dues
are $15 per person. Sign up for advance
information on all the events now!
British, Commonwealth
& Friends
Brian Press · 760-565-8807
Social: Sunday, Oct. 18, 6:30 pm
Big Bear/Silverwood, LV
by Brian Press
Here we go again for another season of fun
and games. Hopefully we are out of the
heat…Sunday 18 October in the Lake
View Clubhouse from 6:30 to 9 p.m. we
will start with a dinner dance to the music
of the 50’s and 60’s. Cost will be $10 per
couple or $5 per single. Wine, beverages
and desserts on us. Need to RSVP to Brian
at 565-8807 or email bp0071@yahoo.com.
Not yet a member? Check the kiosks in the
clubhouses for forms and drop box #39 is
located opposite Post Office in Mountain
View. Annual fee is $15 couple; $10
singles. Hope to see you there.
BZB’S
Knitting, Crocheting, Needlecrafts
Eleanore Hahn · 760-200-0631
Member Crafting: Tuesdays, 9 am
Saddleback/Idyllwild, MV
by Eleanore Hahn
If you want to see some happy ladies
knitting and crocheting, please visit the
Idyllwild room in the Mountain View
Clubhouse any Tuesday morning beginning
at 9 a.m. ‘Busy Bees’ create beautiful
blankets and hats for premie babies, as well
as afghans.
During the first seven months of this
year, we have donated more than 145
blankets to Project Linus charities. If you
can knit or crochet squares, they will be
combined artfully to make wonderful
blankets and afghans. BZB’s have busy
hands; come visit us.
Tidbit: The English dictionary has added
dozens of words to its pages in 2015, and
here is a new verb. “Yarn Bomb (v.)…to
cover or decorate (a public object or
monument) with colorful knitted or
crocheted items and motifs, as a form of
street art.”
An example of this in the City of Palm
Springs was the knitted legwarmers that
graced the statue of Marilyn on the corner
of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Palm Canyon
Drive several years ago. Few valley
residents got to see Marilyn in her colorful
legwarmers because they were quickly
removed by unknown folks who perhaps
did not understand the concept and practice
of Yarn Bombing.
Camera
Digital Photography Instruction
John Antonio · 760-200-9555
General Meeting: Tues., Oct. 6, 6:15 pm
Palm, SV
Board Meeting: Thurs., Oct. 15, 9:30 am
Arrowhead, LV
by Jane Berke
The first competition of the year is on
October 6 with these categories: Travel,
Photojournalism Monochrome, Nature
(people enjoying nature), and Open.
Members who submitted no more than one
entry last year (“Newbies”) will have their
own Open category. Start submitting
entries on September 1. Remember to
review the competition guidelines and
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rules on the Camera Club page of the Sun
City website – www.scpdca.com.
If you would like to learn about
photography concepts, composition,
editing software and camera functions,
please join the Camera Club for the
2015-16 season. In addition to classes
we have speakers, field trips and social
activities.
a New Year as time marches on.
Let us start thinking of who will be our
new club President, VP, Secretary and
Treasurer. Also, we are looking for
members who will plan a monthly activity.
Let’s have some fun!
For information on upcoming activities,
please
call
or
email
me
at
c2jag62@gmail.com.
Canadian Club &
Friends
Card
cdnclubandfriends@gmail.com
Canasta
Cards
Lani Young · 760-772-0380
Member Play: Tuesdays, 12:15 pm
Arrowhead+, LV
by Pat Ankeny
October welcomes cooler temperatures and
returning snowbirds and summer travelers.
Canasta attendance was good throughout
summer for those here. Thank you to all
who helped to make our September
Potluck Luncheon such a delight.
We will hold a short General Meeting
Tuesday, October 13 at 12:30 during our
regular Canasta play. Nominees for 2016
officers will be presented for upcoming
elections in November. If you are interested
in being nominated for a Board or Chair
position, or wish to nominate any others
with their consent, please contact Lani
Young, President. A new website editor is
needed. There is training and support, and
it is not difficult.
As our attendance increases during the
season, we need your help in signing up on
the weekly schedule in advance, and being
ready at your table-of-four at 12:15.
For scheduling questions, call Michele
Landa at (310) 991-4867.
Car
Have Fun Drive With Us
Charles Manchester · 760-345-0254
by Charlie Manchester
Fall is here and our snowbird members will
be flying back to us from cooler regions.
The next thing we know it will be
Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and
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Gin Rummy, Cribbage, Hearts, Scrabble
Sandy Schachter · 714-642-0532
Member Play: Tuesdays, 12 pm
Oasis/Canyon, SV
by Jon and Sheila Holmquist
It’s no trick but definitely a treat to join us
in the Oasis Room of the Sunset View
Clubhouse on Tuesdays. We play cribbage,
gin, hearts, scrabble and rummy-q from
12 – 4 every week. Have a howling good
time with lots of laughs and camaraderie.
The dues are just $10 a year after your free
trial. New members always welcome and
you just need to show up on Tuesday at 12
or call Sandy Schachter at 714-642-0531
for more information.
Ceramics
Open Ceramics
Maria Keane · 760-898-4228
Member Crafting: Daily, 8 am – 8 pm
Ceramics Studio, MV
Couples Putters
Social & Competitive Putting
Art Kubal · 760-636-5711
Saddleback, MV
by Jude McDaniel
It’s October and thankfully the humidity
and monsoon season is a memory and we
can begin to enjoy our wonderful weather.
The course is closed until October 12 for
over seeding. Single 8:30 sessions will
begin again on October 17. Both 8:30 and
10:30 sessions will resume on November 7.
We will be closed on November 28 for the
Thanksgiving weekend.
Sign up at the Lake View Clubhouse
from 7:30 – 8 for the 8:30 play and from
9:30 – 10 for the 10:30 play. The cost is
$5.00 per couple per session and exact
change is always welcomed. Annual dues
remain at $20.00 per couple payable by
check to SCPD Couples Putters. You
may pay at registration or by completing
the registration form and dropping it in
the Couples Putters mailbox across from
the Post office in the Mountain View
Clubhouse.
Details for special events such as the
annual Dinner Dance will be in upcoming
News & Views and on our website.
Keep those balls rolling and a smile on
your face.
Creative Arts
Paper & Decorative Arts
Marilyn Wilkinson · 760-772-0423
Member Crafting: Tuesdays, 1 pm
Sewing Studio, MV
Social: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 11:30 am
San Gorgonio, MV
by Bonnie Jones
Hail, hail, the gang’s almost all here. Our
club is always open to new members, so
stop by and see what we are making.
Creative Arts is not just about card making,
but any crafting project anyone is interested
in. See if we can entice you into learning
something new. We have a limited supply of
paper, stamps, stamp pads and embossing
and die cutting machines to get you started.
Our dues remain a mere $5 per year and our
treasurer, Lyn Comeau, will be collecting.
October 20 we will be having a
“Welcome Back” luncheon so be sure to
attend class to hear the particulars. It will
be fun to get together for a social gathering
again.
The November Arts and Crafts show is
coming up and several of our members will
be selling their wares. In order to become
a participant in the craft fairs, members
must attend weekly meetings at least onehalf the time they are in residence.
Thanks again to Jan Becker for being
our summer monitor. Our new club
website editor is Leslie Counts. Thanks to
Arlene Faber who has been our editor for
the past several years.
Any questions, call Marilyn Wilkinson,
772-0423.
Cyclists
Bicycling
Bob Krasny · 760-200-4951
by Bryan Parrish
Welcome back to another fun year of
cycling! Our first meeting of the season is
Wednesday, October 14, 3 p.m., Lake View
Clubhouse, Big Bear/ Silverwood Room.
We meet the second Wednesday of every
month, October through April in the same
location.
Our group rides meet at the lower
parking lot across from the tennis courts.
Helmets are required for all riders as well
as a signed liability waiver. Please visit our
website for current ride schedules and
forms (www.scpdca.com, resident login,
chartered clubs).
We ride according to ability and desire
for speed and mileage. We have three
groups, A through C. The A Group
averages 50-mile rides, the B Group
averages 30-mile rides, and the C group
averages 5 to 15-mile rides. Join us for an
introductory ride at 8 a.m. every Sunday
morning inside SCPD. From time to time
special scenic rides are scheduled; details
posted on our website.
Dues are $15 per person; membership
application forms and renewal forms are
available on our website. Dues are payable
July 1 for membership July 1, 2015
through June 30, 2016.
Please come to one of our meetings or
join us on Sunday morning; we would love
to meet you.
Desert Dancers
Square & Round Dancing
Richard Ravich · 760-772-3905
Dance Class: Tuesdays, 6:30 pm
Oasis+, SV
Palm, SV
by Richard Ravich
Desert Dancers announces that our first
square dance workshop will be held on
Tuesday, October 6 in the Palm/Oasis
rooms beginning at 6:30 p.m. These rooms
are located across from the old dance
studio in the Sunset View Clubhouse next
to the library. All square dancers who
want to strengthen their knowledge of
Mainstream and Plus calls are invited to
attend the workshop. Our internationally
acclaimed caller, Richard Brewer, returns
to call the workshops.
Visitors are always welcome to come
and watch us dance as we have fun. Any
new dancers who want to attend a square
dance class should contact the president
and I will give you details of dance classes
that are located in our area, or come to any
of the workshops and anyone there can
give you details of classes in the Coachella
Valley.
Our workshops will continue through
the balance of 2015 and through March or
April of 2016 every Tuesday evening in the
same location.
We look forward to welcoming our
snowbirds back for the winter season.
As we say, “Square ‘em up” See you in
a square soon!
Duplicate Bridge
Cards
John Nugent–Patten · 760-772-2637
Member Play: Mon., 9 am; Fri., 12:15 pm
Arrowhead+, LV
by Marcie Quilici
Mark your calendars and get your partners,
Sunday and Tuesday games are starting
in November 2015. Beginning Dates:
Tuesday, 6:15 p.m., November 3, 2015;
Sunday, 1 p.m., November 8, 2015. (NO
GAME November 1).
DON’T FORGET!
• WELCOME BACK PARTY will be held
Friday, October 16, 2015. See you there!
• HOLIDAY PARTY BRUNCH will be
Sunday, December 6, 2015.
Thanks to all of you who supported our
Wednesday games this summer in the LV
Clubhouse and also the Sierra Ballroom.
THANK YOU to Ann and Tom Lund for
their generous donation of many bidding
boxes.
Our condolences to the family, friends
and the SCPDCA of Regina Cain who
passed away in July.
Need a partner? Call Nancy Weil at
772-5837 or nrmwe@aol.com, or go to the
club website at scpdca.com, log in and go
to Chartered Clubs, Duplicate Bridge.
Financial
Financial Education
Marvin Gurewitz · 760-636-4388
SIG Meeting: Thursday, Oct. 8, 1 pm
San Jacinto, MV
General Meeting: Weds., Oct. 14, 1:30 pm
Speakers Hall, SV
Food &Wine
Connoisseurs
Premium Wine Education
Nick Miller · 760-345-6845
Dinner: Thursday, Oct. 22, 6 pm
Ventana, MV
by Carol Russakow
Welcome back to the fall season of Food
and Wine Connoisseurs’ Club. Our first
dinner is October 22, and Chef Juan
promises to surprise us with his wonderful
creations paired with our interesting wines.
Please make sure that Helen Reardon has
your correct email address to ensure that
you receive the dinner notice.
You’re now probably thinking of the
forthcoming fall weather and, perhaps,
some red wines. If so, consider the benefits
of the excellent blends available. Many of
these are much better than any of the
individual grapes and often are under $20,
while others are some of the most expensive
wines in the world. Some simply labeled
“red blends” are made with mystery grapes
from mystery regions, allowing wineries to
source their fruit from wherever it’s least
expensive. The world’s most famous red
blends, according to Food and Wine
magazine
are
Chateauneuf-du-Pap,
Bordeaux, Super Tuscans, and the
Bordeaux blends from Napa Valley. In fact,
the maximum number of grape varieties of
a bottle of Chateauneuf-du-Pape is 13!
Should you have any questions about the
FWCC Club, contact any board member:
Nick Miller, President; Helen Reardon,
Susan Vee, Diane Melone, Vice Presidents;
Carol Russakow, Secretary; Pete Ferrentino,
Treasurer.
Forum
Discussion Groups
Marc Rosen · 831-206-5784
Board Meeting: Weds., Oct. 14, 3 pm
Tahoe, LV
by Mike Wedekind
The Forum Club just completed a fantastic
season of presentations and discussions of
current economic and political issues such
as Election 2014, Foreign Affairs –
Ukraine, High Technology, Single Payer
Health Care, Immigration and Affirmative
Action. The club meets on the second
Wednesday of each month, beginning in
November 2015.
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The Forum Club is a non-partisan
Chartered Club open to all SCPD
residents. It exists to bring programs of
timely interest to SCPD resident Members.
For more information, or if you would
like to suggest a program, please call
President Marc Rosen at 831-206-5784.
Fun City Bowlers
Mixed Bowling
Larry Toms · 760-360-2193
Member Play: Mondays, 1 pm
Fantasy Lanes
by Gerry Davies
Our Fall 2015/2016 season begins on
Monday, October 5 at 1 o’clock at Fantasy
Lanes. By now regular bowlers should
have received their team rosters. We still
need a few regular bowlers; however, if you
don’t want to commit to bowling every
week, we could still use you as a sub (no
sanction card needed). The cost to join is
$15 and it costs $15 to bowl each week. It’s
a great way to meet new friends and see
new faces from Sun City. Throughout the
year, we also have special contests within
the league. We also have an annual Sun
City Palm Desert and Sun City Shadow
Hills Challenge No-tap Tournament,
sponsored by Fantasy Lanes. It is great fun
for all. Any questions, call Larry.
Garden
Desert Gardening
Connie Stephens · 510-746-6577
General Meeting: Thurs., Oct. 8, 9:30 am
Arrowhead+, LV
Board Meeting: Thurs., Oct. 15, 9:30 am
Big Bear, LV
by Connie Stephens
We have planned a full season of trips and
speakers. Don’t miss out. Join the Garden
Club today. Current members can renew
their membership for the 2015/2016-year
by filling out a membership form at the
October 8 membership meeting with their
check. New members and current can fill
out a membership application with their
check and drop in mailbox #18 at Mountain View Clubhouse.
IMPORTANT DATES:
• Thursday, October 8, 9:30 a.m., Lake
View Clubhouse: Speaker Dorene
Schiavone, Maintenance Director for
SCPD. Learn about Sun City landscaping
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and irrigation. Come early for social time,
coffee, tea and treats.
• Thursday, November 5, 2015: Bus trip to
San Bernardino foothills. Visit Riley’s at
Los Rios Rancho, the oldest and largest
ranch in Oak Glen, with BBQ lunch,
Riley’s Mountaineers singing favorites
from bygone times, cider pressing, apple
sales, and apple pie to go.
• Thursday, December 3, 2015: Agricultural
Farm Tour of three Coachella Valley
working farms and lunch at Shields Date
Farm in your private bus; sponsored by
the California Women’s Agricultural
Association.
• Thursday, March 31, 2016: Garden Tour.
Genealogy
Tracing Your Family History
Gary Fredericksen · 760-772-8071
General Meetings: Mondays, 9 am
Idyllwild, MV
by Mike Wedekind
Is it true that most people are interested in
discovering their roots? Are you curious
about the origin of your last name, or why
your Grandparents spoke so little about
their parents? Perhaps you have a famous
relative in your background.
The Genealogy Club can help you. First,
have a look at our website by going to
http://www.scpdcaclubs.com, then add
your SCPDCA number and your password.
If you have forgotten you password, simply
call the front desk. When the website
opens, click on “Clubs and Groups” and
then on “Chartered Clubs” and then on
“Genealogy Club.”
New members are always welcome and
we will help you get started. We meet on
Mondays at 9:30 a.m. in the Idyllwild/
Saddleback room in the Mountain View
Clubhouse.
Meetings:
• October 5 Open Forum, Business Meeting
& “What I did this summer.”
• October 12 Speaker will be Butch
Hibben who will speak on “Audacity: An
easy, free way to create and retain family
recordings.” Butch Hibben’s biography is
on the tab “Speakers” on our website at:
http://scpdcaclubs.com/genealogy/
genealogy-home.
• October 19 Open forum.
• October 26 “Family Tree Maker” (FTM)
Special Interest Group (SIG) with
Barbara Kaye.
German Club &
Friends
Kommt Und Macht Mit
Brigitte Jackson · 760-200-3788
Social: Saturday, Oct. 24, 5 pm
Tahoe+, LV
by Ro Small
It’s that time again; Oktoberfest time, that
is! Mark Saturday, October 24 on your
calendar and come on over to the Lake
View Clubhouse at 5 p.m. for some
delicious bratwurst, potato salad, beer,
wine and dessert. Entertainment will again
be provided by Mate, an accomplished
keyboardist and sax player. This is the
beginning of “season” and what a great
way to kick it off! Be sure and join us for
some good food, fun and fellowship.
Tickets will be on sale on Tuesday,
October 13 and Wednesday, October 14 in
the Mountain View Clubhouse across from
the post office from 9 until 12. We are
limited to 100 fun-loving guests, so don’t
wait too long to purchase your tickets.
Our next gathering will be our Holiday
Party on December 5. (For members only.)
More details in the next issue of News &
Views.
Just a reminder: Dues are due. They are
still $10.00 per person.
For more information on our club please
contact Brigitte Jackson at 200-3788 or
Ro Small at 772-9649.
Kommt un macht mit!
Gourmet
Dine Around
Dian Bartash · 760-200-8545
by Angela Ficht
The first dinner of the 2015-16 Gourmet
Club will be at Pacifica on El Paseo on
Tuesday evening, October 6.
You may join the Gourmet Club by
completing a membership application and
putting it in the Gourmet Club mailbox
in the Mountain View Clubhouse along
with a check for $10 per person dues.
Membership applications are located in the
clubhouse kiosks.
Each month we schedule a dinner at a
fine dining venue in the Palm Desert/Palm
Springs area. Members are notified of the
menu choices and cost by email and you
may then sign up to attend. For further
information, please contact Bill Peters,
Treasurer, at 200-8524 for membership or
dinner questions; Marty Maloney at
772-7764 for email issues; or President
Dian Bartash at 200-8545 for general
information.
Future fall dinners will be held on
November 3 and December 1. We look
forward to having you join us!
Hiking
Exploring Nature on Foot
Nina Thomas · 760-200-9855
Leaders Meeting: Weds., Oct. 21, 3 pm
Arrowhead, LV
by Nina Thomas
Lace up your hiking shoes and come hit
the trails with us! The October hiking
schedules are now in all clubhouse kiosks
and available online: www.scpdcaclubs.
com/hiking/home. Contact the hike leader
if you have any questions about a hike. We
welcome all new hikers to come along on
one free hike to try us out, before you
decide if this is a club for you. Our club is
all about great trails, safety, being outdoors,
meeting new friends, socials and other fun
events!
Our membership dues are just $10pp
and the best investment you’ll ever make!
We have a dedicated new Board who are
working together with an energetic team
of hike leaders and will present great
schedules every month of easy, moderate
and advanced hikes and everything in
between! Membership Applications are
available in all the kiosks; simply drop off
completed forms with cash or check and
become a member of one of the leading
and best clubs in Sun City!
Don’t miss our New Social Event:
Hikers Happy Hour, Sunday, October 25,
2 – 4 p.m., Papa Dan’s Sun City. RSVP
at heathergehring@gmail.com or call
763-370-9287.
Homecrafters
Club for Home Crafters
Fred Weinman · 760-345-0523
General Meeting: Friday, Oct. 23, 10 am
Idyllwild/Saddleback, MV
by Dianne Weinman
The Homecrafters will have their next
meeting on Friday, October 23 in the
Idyllwild Room at Mountain View
Clubhouse. Please join us if you would like
to display and sell your original creations
at the NOVEMBER CRAFT SHOW which
will be held Thursday thru Saturday,
November 19 thru 21, at 10 a.m. We have
a very diverse group of crafters and they
love to show and sell their creations. We
invite crafters of our community to join us.
If you make an item that is not part of one
of our 10 charter craft clubs then you may
join our club. For example, some of our
crafters do knitted items such as sweaters
and shawls, creative wood working, painted
gourds and barrel staves, birdhouses,
create novel clothing items such as
embellished and printed shirts and novelty
items galore. If you have any questions
please call me at 345-0523 or send me an
e-mail at dianne.weinman@yahoo.com.
Italian Heritage
Celebrating Italian Heritage
Frank Montiforte · 760-200-3490
Bocce: Thursday, Oct. 1, 4:15 pm
Bocce Courts, SV
Social: Thursday, Oct. 1, 6:30 pm
Sierra Ballroom, MV
Tahoe, LV
Jewelry
Creating Finished Jewelry &
Components
Judy Wolke · 760-345-2262
Member Crafting: Mondays, 8:30 am
Sewing Studio, MV
Member Crafting: Thursdays, 8:30 am
Whitney, MV
Workshop: Saturday, Oct. 10 & 24, 11 am
Sewing Studio, MV
Social: Thursday, Oct. 29, 9 am
by Phyllis Dunn
There will be a class on October 12 at
9 a.m. Participants will receive a surprise
package of jewelry components and have
the challenge of making a piece of jewelry
from the materials.
A general meeting and our annual
election are scheduled for Thursday,
October 29, starting at 9 a.m., followed by
our annual Halloween Party. Please come
in costume! Watch your email for more
information on the party.
On Saturdays, October 10 and 24, we
will continue our DVD workshops in the
Sewing Room starting at 11 a.m.
Both new and experienced beaders are
welcome to join. We have a terrific
committee that will get you started making
jewelry. Repairing your broken jewelry is
often a good way to begin. Our annual dues
are $15.
Just For Fun
A Social Club for SCPD Residents
Rose Marie Sherry · 760-200-4903
Social: Saturday, Oct. 31, 5 pm
Tahoe+, LV
by Rose Marie Sherry
Our season opening event was swimmingly
fun. The desert heat made us appreciate our
“last beach party.” Ronnie Felix once again
had us hopping on the dance floor.
“Just for Fun Club” will again celebrate
Halloween on Saturday, October 31. Have
fun with this and dress in your scariest
and fun costume. (OPTIONAL) Our
entertainment will be the popular
“Vaudeville” team, “The Bakers.” Along
with Berks’ comic act, they will be
spinning the music for our dancing
pleasure. “CV BBQ” will provide our
chicken and tri-tip buffet.
Flyers are scheduled to be available on
October1. For questions regarding this
event, you may call Jean Delgado at
200-2521 or Rose Marie (AFTER October
10) at 200-4903.
Ladies’ 9-Holers
9-Hole Golf
Helen Reardon · 760-574-8588
Board Meeting: Thursday, Oct. 1, 10 am
Idyllwild, MV
Welcome Coffee: Thurs., Oct. 15, 9:30 am
Oasis+, SV
by Helen Reardon
Welcome back Ladies 9-Holers. I hope you
had a great summer and are ready to get
into the swing of golf. Let’s begin with a
“Welcome Back Coffee” on October 15, in
the Sunset View Clubhouse, Oasis Room
at 10 a.m. At this time applications for
membership – both renewal and new – will
be available along with the opportunity to
meet your Board members, Committee
Chairs and see what exciting things we
have for the coming season. If you have not
been a member of our club, but want to
have fun and meet some very special
ladies, this is the place. You will need to
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have played 5 games to join our club.
Opening day will be November 5. We
will sign in at the Santa Rosa Course and
location is in the lobby area of the Pro
Shop. I do believe it will be cart path only
for the 1st several weeks. Please note:
dues must be paid by October 31 in order
for your name to be included in the
membership directory.
Remember, golf is not only for “birdies”
and “pars” but also for fun and fellowship.
See you on the course.
Lady Putters
Nancy Ellis · 760-218-6632
Board Meeting: Weds., Oct. 7, 8 am
Saddleback, MV
Chair Meeting: Weds., Oct. 21, 10 am
Tahoe, LV
Welcome Coffee: Weds., Oct. 28, 8:30 am
Sierra Ballroom, MV
Let’s Compute
Computer Education
Robert Butler · 760-360-7968
Workshop: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7 pm
Speakers Hall, SV
Arrowhead, LV
General Meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2 pm
Speakers Hall, SV
by Yvonne Michelsen
A Windows 10 Presentation is Open to ALL
Residents. As part of the rollout of
Windows 10, there will be a PC Special
Interest Group (SIG) meeting in Speakers
Hall at 7 p.m., October 13. The SIG
presentation will be in two parts. The first
part, delivered by Barbara Kaye, will show
step by step, with screen captures, how
easy it is to upgrade your PC to Windows
10. It starts with reserving your copy of
Windows 10, through the download and
installation process.
The second half will be presented by
Howard Jackman. He will show what is
new and how to start using your new
Windows 10. Howard will also
demonstrate how to import your Favorites
into the new browser, called Edge. He will
demonstrate how to set your Edge home
page and how to set up Cortana to help
your search.
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If you or your friends have bought a new
computer with Windows 10 or are thinking
about upgrading your present computer
to Windows 10, this is a don’t miss
presentation!
It will be an excellent time for former
members and new to join our club. At only
$25 for an annual membership, it is a real
bargain!!
Line Dance
Instruction & Social Dancing
Barbara Whitener · 760-360-0746
All classes in Dance Studio unless stated
Beginners Dance: Mon./Weds., 10:15 am
Intermediate Dance: Mon./Weds., 11:15 am
Line Dancing: Thurs. 11:15 am, Fri. 12 pm
by Claire Dosier
Again everyone did it…another End of
Summer Line Dance that was alive and
well in the Sierra Ballroom…and the food
provided by members was in abundance
for the energy needed for the night.
The sound in the new dance studio has
been modified and much appreciated. All
classes are going on at a steady pace and
our teachers are back on the job after
taking vacations, etc.
We invite new/old residents interested in
taking up a wonderful exercise that keeps
the OLD brain working while enjoying
good music to ‘Come On Down’ and try a
class”…all available are listed above.
Love To Dance
Dancing
Faye Sloan · 760-360-7730
All classes in the Dance Studio
Classes: Tuesdays 11 am – 2 pm;
Wednesdays 2 pm & 6 pm
Thursdays 1:30 pm
Social: Friday, Oct. 9, 6:30 pm
Oasis/Bocce, SV
Dance: Sunday, Oct. 25, 6 pm
Sierra Ballroom+, MV
by Dick Bernstein
Showtime! I’m talking our Halloween
dance on October 25, and it’s always a kick
to see who’s gonna be who. A 6 – 9:30 p.m.
party for spirited adults who wanna play
dress up and dance for a night in the Sierra
Ballroom, with a goblin, gobbling buffet
dinner and Steve and Barb conjuring up the
beat. Talking about spirited adults, BYOB
and a no host bar will help lubricate the
proceedings, which will cost you the best
$25 bucks you ever spent to attend. Spoiler
alert! I know of one health conscious
Whole Foods vampire whose costume
indicates he will slurp nothing but organic
blood. And then there’s gonna be a genuine
“Twitch.” A teasy, short-skirt witch with
palsy?
On to November and a free eightieth
birthday party dance on the afternoon of
November 15, also in the Sierra and also
featuring Steve and Barb on the music.
Cake and ice cream and I’m not gonna
mention whose throwing this party for
herself, but Phyllis Bloom, our soon-to-be80 dance teacher, will start two months of
cha-cha in her rotating lesson this month.
More about this freebie next month and
don’t forget to save December 20 for our
holiday extravaganza.
Mah Jongg
American & Asian Mah Jongg
Gloria DeCanio · 760-200-5744
Member Play: Weds. & Fridays, 8:30 am
Oasis+, SV
Member Play: Thursdays, 1 pm
Oasis/Canyon, SV
by Gloria Decanio
Welcome fall and the return of some of our
snowbirds. We so look forward to the
cooler weather because it has been a very
hot summer for all of us here. Our
September ½-day tournament is over and
we look forward to our full-day tournament
on Thursday, December 3. Registration
forms will be available at the SV
Clubhouse, online and at the kiosks. We
look forward to a great day with lots of
good food, prizes and loads of fun.
Diane Baum will be teaching American
Mah Jongg on Wednesday mornings at the
SV Clubhouse. If you would like to learn
the game or need a refresher course, please
call Diane at 200-2027. You must make an
appointment to reserve a space.
We look forward to seeing you back at
the SV Clubhouse. Let’s play Mah Jongg.
Men’s Niners
9-Hole Golf in the Morning
Bob Funk · 760-834-8844
Board Meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 9 am
San Jacinto, LV
Luncheon: Thursday, Oct. 22, 11 am
Ventana, MV
by Dennis Joy
Let us all welcome Lou Einung, and Steven
Klein our newest Niners. Our Membership
Chairman Bob Weinstein extends an
invitation to all who are interested in
joining the Niners to give him a call. His
telephone number is 271-7482.
Games scheduled for October are:
• October 1 Low Gross Low Net
• October 8 1-2-3
• October 15 Three Best Balls
• October 22 Scramble
• October 29 Two Best Balls
You must be signed in by 7 a.m.
The next events on the Niner Calendar:
• October 22 Luncheon Ventana Room
• December 17 Luncheon Ventana Room
I happened to be in the Pro Shop when
Ray Flynn came in after a Niner outing.
John said, “Did you have a good round out
there, Ray?” “Fabulous! Thank you, John!”
“How did you find the greens, Ray?”
“Easy. I just walked to the end of the
fairway and there they were!” I’m not sure
Ray was trying to be funny.
Menz Putterz
Luigi Leonardi · 917-362-6262
Board Meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 10:30 am
Tahoe, LV
Luncheon: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 11:30 am
San Gorgonio, MV
by Luigi Leonardi
Here comes October and hopefully cooler
temperatures. The summer in the Desert
has been quite hot and dry without any
minor relief in the form of any sudden
deluge (who remembers the one of 2014?).
Our putting has been as competitive as ever
and in October we look forward to our
Semi-Annual Luncheon, on October 26, at
11:30 a.m. at the Mountain View Clubhouse.
There is always room for more members,
so anyone who wishes to start putting
among the best putters in the Valley, come
join us on Tuesday morning from 7:30 to
8:05 at the Lake View Clubhouse.
Membership fee is $ 10, green fees $3 and
mandatory polo shirt $20. See you all on
the putting course!
Minnesota Memories
& Friends
Bonnie Keeshin · 312-208-5700
by Barbara Goulding & Polly Anderson Miller
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Join us
Thursday, November 12 for dinner, dancing,
contests, games and FUN. The event will
be held at the Sierra Ballroom. Bring your
friends and neighbors. Watch for the MN
Memories email and/or flyer for more
information. Please send an email to
baa227@hotmail.com to volunteer for this
fun event. (Volunteers have more fun!!)
Model Railroaders
of the Desert
Model Building
Dick Lane · 760-345-7234
Member Crafting: Mon/Wed/Fri, 8:30 am,
Shasta, MV (offsite 1st Weds. each mo.)
by Rod Houts
Do your grandchildren know that trains
played a major role in the building of
America, particularly in the West? Bring
them to the Model Train room (Shasta
room in Mountain View Clubhouse).
Members of the Railroad Club will be
happy to share with them the interesting
history of railroads in America. It might
make an interesting paper they could write
for their school. There’s lots of information
about railroads in America. Ask the
members of the club – they may even be
able to give them a magazine, or other
material, about railroading in America. The
model railroad layouts are open every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from
8:30 – 11 a.m. It’s America in miniature.
Come visit our clubroom.
Members of the club meet on the first
Wednesday of each month for breakfast at
COCO’s. Wives are invited and a good
time is had by all.
Mountain Vista
Couples Golf
Fun in a Golf & Social Setting
Patty Ryan · 760-565-6348
Dinner: Saturday, Oct. 17, 5:30 pm
Ventana, MV
by Marsha Anthony
Our first event is the “HORSERACE” on
Saturday October 17. Partners will be
randomly picked from a “hat” at the “Pick
Your Partner Party” which begins before
the Horserace at 2 p.m., tee time at 2:30
p.m. and dinner will be served following
play. If you haven’t participated before, it
is truly a “one of a kind” event. Between
Tom Liebermann’s cow bell, the honking
horns, the “anything goes” attitude of the
players, the two beverage carts and all of
the lady golf cart drivers, it is golf as it was
never meant to be played! You do not have
to be a member to participate – everyone
is welcome. The charge for this event will
be $25 per person for the dinner and
refreshments. Deadline for signups is
October 10.
The 2015 Season Opener will be held on
Saturday, November 21. This will be a
computer pairings tournament and the
deadline for signups is November 14.
Please go to our website at
www.mvcgc.net for further information on
our season schedule and signups, for
membership information and applications.
You may also contact membership director
Cheryl Huguley at cherylhuguley@cox.net
or 345-3342.
Mountain Vista
Ladies Golf
18-Hole Golf
Lou Ann Liebermann · 760-636-1644
Board Meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1:15 pm
Idyllwild, MV
Welcome Coffee: Tues., Oct. 20, 9 am
Sierra Ballroom, MV
Mountain Vista
Men’s Golf
18-Hole Golf
Dave Nay · 760-345-4475
Saddleback, MV
Luncheon: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 12 pm
Sierra Ballroom, MV
Music Buffs
Appreciating & Performing Music
Ernest Charney · 760-360-9466
General Meeting: Mon., Oct. 5, 7:30 pm
Board Meeting: Monday, Oct. 19, 7 pm
Tahoe, LV
by Nancy Rosenthal
October is here and time for another great
season of Monday Night Music Buffs.
Monday October 5, in the Sierra Ballroom
at 7:30 p.m., Music Buffs will present Patti
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Gallagher & Mark Almy, “Superb Broadway
Performers.”
Only Sun City Palm Desert residents are
welcome to join Monday Night Music
Buffs. Annual dues are $15 per person,
payable at the door. Dues entitle you to
attend a performance on the first Monday
of each month, through June 2016.
Refreshments are served after the show.
Our 20th season of Sunday Night
Concerts is here. Applications are in all three
clubhouses, and on the Internet. Sunday
Night Concerts resume November 8, at
3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., in the Sierra
Ballroom, with the following lineup:
• November 8 “Oh What a Night” (The
music of The Jersey Boys)
• December 13 “Poperazzi”
• January 10 “Lucie Arnaz” in Concert
• February 14 “4 Girls 4” Andrea McCardle,
Faith Prince, Donna McKechnie, Maureen
McGovern
• March 13 “Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin
Brothers”
Questions? Call Ernie Charney at 360-9466.
Pan
Cards
Marilyn Barris · 760-360-0393
Member Play: Mondays/Tuesdays, 6:15 pm
Member Play: Wednesdays, 12 pm
San Gorgonio+, MV
Member Play: Sunday, Oct.25, 1 pm
Idyllwild, MV
Performing Arts
Drama, Comedy & Variety Productions
Karen Schmitt · 760-360-1284
All rehearsals are in the Dance Studio, SV
Dance Rehearsal: Mondays, 1:30 pm
Dance Rehearsal: Wednesdays, 12:30 pm
Readers Theater: Mondays, 9 am
Speakers Hall, SV
Board Meeting: Monday, Oct. 26, 1:30 pm
Tahoe, LV
General Meeting: Monday, Oct. 26, 3 pm
Big Bear, LV
Show: Fri. & Sat., Oct. 30 & 31, 7 pm
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2 pm
Sierra Ballroom, MV
by Karen Schmitt
Mark your calendar for October 30, 31
and November 1. “Fifty Shades of Music”
is sure to entertain you with humor and
dancing, but most of all, great music by
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some of the greats like Berlin, Gershwin,
Kern, Bernstein and Sondheim! $15 tickets
go on sale Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays from 9 to noon, across from the
Post Office, starting October 5.
January 29, 30 and 31 will be our winter
comedy, Sylvia. This comedy is sure to
leave you laughing and with a warm heart.
You will love this one!
Pet Lovers
All Pet Lovers Welcome
Dr. Arnold Landsman · 760-772-4832
Board Meeting: Thursday, Oct. 1, 1:30 pm
Arrowhead, LV
General Meeting: Thurs., Oct. 8, 1:30 pm
by Louise Sultana
Welcome back, Pet Lovers! We have a
special program for our first get-together
this season. On Tuesday, October 8, 2015,
at 1:30 p.m. in the Lake View Clubhouse,
the Silverwood Room, there will be a
presentation by resident artist/painter Keith
Alway, who specializes in wildlife and
nature paintings as well as pet portraits.
Keith will tell us about himself, his work,
and he will display some of his paintings.
He will also tell us everything we need to
know about pet portraits.
See the spinners in each clubhouse for
the flyer with the details of our pet photo
contest. It is open to all Sun City residents.
Entries are due by October 30. The winners
will be announced at our November 12
potluck and awards ceremony.
We will be taking sign-ups for our
November potluck at the October meeting.
As a reminder, dues are $15 per
individual and $25 per couple. Remember
that many of our dollars go to local rescue
organizations.
See you October 8!
PickleBall/Paddle Tennis
Two Sports, One Club
Robert B. Jacobson · 760-218-6391
Arrowhead, LV
Social: Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 am
Bldg. D, MV
by Valerie Weinstein, VP
Fall is upon us! Yippee, maybe sleep a little
later? “NAW”–PICKLEBALL & PADDLE
TENNIS await us and our enthusiasm.
Summertime around the West hosted many
tournaments and Senior Games in CA, NV,
OR, WA, AZ, UT, ID…just to name a few.
Imagine a fun sport with all levels of play.
Well we have it here at SCPD with growing
participation of 349+. Come join the fun
and join the club. Play in Saturday mixers
and nighttime “food truck” events! If you
are not yet a member, trust me that your
$15 member fee is well spent for fun,
frolic, good exercise and comradery.
Quilters
Group & Personal Projects
Lynn Laughlin · 559-361-2927
Judy Cheeney · 303-345-5444
Crafting: Weds., 10 am & Fri., 8:30 am
Sewing Studio, MV
Ventana, MV
by April Powell
Sun City Quilters summer survivors are
welcoming everyone back for a creative
fun-filled season. We have new members
for you to meet and enjoy their experience.
• October 7 at 1 p.m. our Business meeting
and Show & Share will be in Ventana,
MVC. Lots of news and plans will be
shared by our board.
• October 16 Quick and Easy Hexi Coasters
or Hot Pad Holders will be presented by
Cheryl Chandler.
Remember to check the latest information
on the quilters web page at scpdca.com.
Ask April if problems getting connected.
Rainbow Circle
Gays, Lesbians, Friends & Family
JoAnn Zwanziger · 626-253-6054
by Laurie Goffman
The Rainbow Circle of Friends and Family
is an active social club for gays and
lesbians and their parents, children and
friends. All are welcome to join us at our
monthly activities and get-togethers as we
celebrate our friendships and extended
family within the positive and supportive
Sun City environment.
The Board members for the 2015-2016
Season are: JoAnn Zwanziger, President;
LaDonna Thorson, Vice President; Peggy
Hargrave, Secretary; and Marge Ripa,
Treasurer. We sincerely thank Jean Mylen
for her outstanding leadership for the past
two years.
Our first meeting will be a Welcome
Back luncheon hosted by the Board on
November 14, noon to 3 p.m., in the Oasis
Room of the Sunset View Clubhouse. Save
the date, and bring us your newbies!
Rummy Q
Tile Play
Walt Prara · 760-200-9568
Play: Sundays, 12 pm, Tahoe, LV
Play: Thursday, Oct. 15, 7 pm
Arrowhead+, LV
by Pat Ankeny
October welcomes cooler weather and
returning snowbirds! Thursday night,
October 15, members will meet earlier –
6:30 p.m. to have Pizza & Salad before
playing RummyQ in the Arrowhead Room
at the Lake View Clubhouse.
Thank you to members who have taken
a turn bringing refreshments to meetings
during the year, and to Lennie Weisman,
refreshment chair, making coffee and
coordinating supplies each month.
Slate of nominees for 2016 board will be
announced before November elections. If
you are interested in an office or chair
position, please contact President, Walt
Prara.
New members are welcome throughout
the year. The game is easy to learn, no
partner needed, keeps your mind sharp,
and is fun to play. Annual dues are a
bargain at $5.
Don’t forget, we also have the Tahoe
Room, Lake View Clubhouse, reserved
every Sunday, noon–4:00 for any members
wishing to play RummyQ there. Bring
your own refreshments Sundays if you
wish.
Questions or lessons needed? Call
President Walt Prara.
RV
RV Trips
Dea Froggatt · 760-730-5926
General Meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 7 pm
San Gorgonio, MV
by Pam Dickey
As you make your return to our beautiful
desert, know that the RV Club is getting
revved. This club always loves a party, so
expect a fun October Kick-Off meeting
beginning with a new policy of some great
door prizes for members at all meetings!
(Applause) So come join and win!
Hey Sun City RVer’s, please come by
and meet our gang. You may already know
some of us. There are some great travel
experiences to be shared. We would love
to hear yours! Remember our great
refreshment hour after the meeting!
Additionally, October marks our
anxiously awaited Rally in Pismo Beach
CA. Attendees will enjoy the ‘Jubilee by
the Sea’ Jazz Festival for the 3rd year in a
row. We are confirmed at Pismo Coast
Village RV Resort, walking distance to
downtown and some of the music venues.
There will be a meeting of Pismo rally
goers before our regular meeting on 10/6
at 6:30 p.m.
Come on! It’s time to join us! You will
find an RV Club information flyer at the
kiosk in every Sun City clubhouse listing
our meeting schedule for this season.
Upcoming Rallies: Sedona and Borrego
Springs!
Direct questions to: suncitypdrvclub@
gmail.com.
Social Bridge
Mearl Lucken · 760-772-4012
Play: Mondays & Fridays, 12:30 pm
Oasis+, SV
by Ron Loken
Come join our group, we welcome all level
of players. If you need a partner call Ann
Mantle at 360-2647. It’s $2 to play, $10
to join. We play 30 hands every Monday
and Friday at12:30 p.m. in Sunset View
Clubhouse.
The high score for the month was 7850
by Betty Judaken/Pauline Pearson; Dick
Salsitz/Joyce Thompson won and also had
a grand slam; June Owen/Hal Gutterman
won twice. Also winning first and second
during the month were Susan Vee/Stan
Sperling, Ron Loken/Pat Reese, and
Suzanne Schow/Bill Cooper (7350) who
also had a grand slam. Other first place
winners were Phil and Ruth Rees and Tony
and Marie Marcelli.
High score for second place was 6890 by
Gregory Kajirian/Nancy Funnell. Also
placing second were Steve Wagner/Harry
Herz; Sunny Schick twice, once with Ann
Mantle and also with Jon Holmquist; Betty
Judaken/Jay Levine; and RuthTompowsky/
Phyllis Weiner. Marge Ord had a high of
4880 for the small room group.
Softball
Play Ball
Greg Howser · 760-345-7816
Rocky Thomas · 760-360-4238
Board Meeting: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1 pm
Tahoe, LV
General Meeting: Tues., Oct. 13, 10:30 am
Speakers Hall, SV
by Rocky Thomas
With September now gone, we’re just over
a month away from the start of the fall
softball season. We’re always looking for
new players, so if you’ve ever had an
interest to try out slow pitch softball, come
down to the field on Mojave Sage. We
offer Saturday morning batting practice,
which is a great way to ease into the sport.
You can talk with current club members
and take a turn hitting and fielding. So
what are you waiting for? With two leagues
to consider, regular Thursday or Monday
AA/Co-Ed, there is a place for everyone.
Give us a try and find out what over 100 of
your neighbors find to be the greatest sport
Sun City has to offer. If you’d like more
details, pick up one of our flyers at any of
the clubhouses or call Greg or me, at the
numbers listed above.
Solos
Socials for Singles
Joy Zoref · 760-200-0129
Social: Mondays & Thursdays, 4:30 pm
Oasis+, SV (dark 10/26)
Party: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6 pm
Sierra Ballroom, MV
Event: Friday, Oct. 30, 5 pm
Oasis/Speakers Hall, SV
Trivia: Tuesday, Oct. 13 & 27, 3 pm
San Gorgonio/Idyllwild, MV
by Joy Zoref
October is finally here. Our new venue and
time is working great. We now meet at
4:30 p.m. in the Oasis Room. The room is
beautiful and we have enough chairs and
tables for everyone to hop on over and say
hi to everyone. Just bring your favorite
drink and snack and join us! Our first event
was a great success. A Dinner and a Show
with Franklin Saint thrilled and chilled
everyone.
On Sunday, October 25, we will be
having a Halloween Party Dance with
The Love to Dance Club. Flyers will be
our kiosks with all the information. On
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Sunshine Club Representatives
Co-Presidents: Edie Whitman 851-8192
and Millie Moore 200-8574
First VP: Mary Ann Manion 772-6056
Secretary: Alma Timmins 636-1552
Treasurer: Sandy Livran 772-1806
District 1 Mary Ann Manion (C) 772-6056,
Marcia Rosenzweig 772-4866,
Judi Kitchen 772-6763
District 2 Wendy Silk (C) 772-0046,
Patty Schick 772-5887
District 3 Shirley Drabinsky (C) 345-0291
District 4 Sandy Livran (C) 772-1806,
Denise Ferguson (805) 660-6801,
Joe Shelden 360-3635
District 5 Jo Ganassin (C) 772-2186,
Gloria McLean 360-5000,
Claudette Babyak 895-7967
District 6 Al Rieger (C) 360-3451,
Alma Timmins 636-1552
District 7 Ceil Feldman 360-3178 (C) ,
Larry Feldman 360-3178,
Margot Sherman 772-8584
District 8 Alice Babrowski (C) 772-9161,
Loice Barnes 200-0351,
Carol Brown 772-8597,
Phyllis Klawitter 200-9123,
Mary Larrick 360-3560,
Jane Vogel 565-7076
District 9 Jeanne Bunch (C) 360-4028,
Lynette Low 565-6565,
Irene Sheehan 200-3916,
LaDonna Thorson 345-3856
District 10 Anita Staggs (C) 772-2962
Georgene Johnson 772-7554
District 11 Roxanne Tolman (C) 360-7668,
Nancy Reese 772-0104,
Joyce Muckenfuss 360-2652
District 12 Eileen Kurit (C) 200-3651,
Abbie Scarpulla 360-3561,
Phyllis Hellman 772-4658,
Jean Borke (541) 954-7422
District 13 Mary Rankin (C) 772-8574,
Barbara Mitrosky 772-7133,
Maxine Greenstein 360-8586,
Gail Glass 360-7774,
Diane Baum 200-2027,
Sandy Goldstine 360-8262
District 14 Edie Whitman (C) 851-8192,
Millie Moore 200-8574
District 15 Mary Conklin (C) 360-0090,
Lyn Killian Roseman (949)683-9496
Recycle Committee:
Ray Livran, Chair 772-1806,
Larry Kampa 200-1923,
Jim Haberfield 200-9828,
Chuck Taverna 636-5710,
Will McGregor 772-5836
(C) denotes Captain
Area code is 760 unless otherwise noted.
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Monday, October 26, we will be dark, no
social that evening. So, come to the
dance…we will not only have fun but get
to meet many new people as well.
Membership dues are $15 and start July 1.
For questions, call Joy Zoref at 200-0129.
Stained Glass
Creating All Sized Item
Rita Swimmer · 760-200-9832
Workshop and Classes are in Whitney, MV
Member Crafting: Mon/Weds/Fri, 9:30 am
Member Crafting: Tuesdays, 1 pm
Member Crafting: Thursdays, 12 pm
Member Crafting: Sat. & Sun., 8 am–8 pm
Monitored Workshop Hours:
Monday – Friday, 1 – 4 pm
by Rita Swimmer
As we start another season of activity, the
Stained Glass Club wishes to remind
residents of the club’s mission to
encourage and support the craft of stained
glass. As such, we offer classes and club
members have the use of the club’s
workshop to work on their projects at their
own pace. The club includes members of
every level of experience and skill. Our
workshop room is the Whitney Room in
the Mountain View Clubhouse.
Monitored workshop hours are Monday
– Friday, 1 – 4 p.m. Supplies and tools are
sold during those times by a workshop
monitor, and pattern books and videos may
be checked out as well. We participate in
the SCPD Arts & Crafts Show and Sale
twice yearly and are currently preparing
for the November event (November 19
through 21). Be sure to stop by the
Whitney Room during the Crafts Sale to
see our members’ beautiful creations first
hand.
Club dues are $15 for the year beginning
July 1.
Fall classes are now being scheduled.
See the workshop monitor or the club’s
website for more details. The website can
be accessed from the Association’s website
homepage, then selecting Clubs & Groups,
then Chartered Clubs.
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by Mary Ellen Ames
Busy days in the sewing room as we gear
up for the Holiday Craft Fair. Many
projects are under way and we have many
already sewn and ready to go. What a
wonderful month, October. Columbus Day,
Halloween and the beauty of fall. Come
join us to help create those fun, necessary,
and sometimes very original items we all
wish to have or give as gifts during the
holidays. You can use great machines, have
access to books, patterns and have some
fun and some laughs. Our dues are $15.00
per year. We certainly hope to see you in
the sewing room.
Sun City Singers
Choral Singing & Performing
Susan Armour · 760-200-9714
Rehearsals: Weds. 1 pm / Thurs. 6:15 pm
Board Meeting: Friday, Oct. 9, 9 am
Saddleback, MV
General Meeting: Thurs., Oct. 15, 7:30 pm
by Susan Armour
Voices are warming up, instruments are
in tune, and we are well on our way in
preparing for our holiday show, “Season of
Joy,” to be held the evenings of December
10 and 11, and the afternoon of Saturday,
December 12. Mark your calendars, now,
so you won’t miss this exciting show! For
tickets, see your favorite Singer, or come
to the “box office” in Mountain View
Clubhouse November 16, when tickets go
on public sale.
New memberships will be accepted for
this concert through October 8 for
performing and non-performing roles. All
members are encouraged to attend every
rehearsal leading up to the show. Times and
locations are listed above except for special
rehearsals held the last week. If you love to
sing in four part harmony or would like to
help out behind-the-scenes, please join us
at a rehearsal or phone for information.
Stitch & Sew
Sunshine
Personal & Group Projects
Valerie Saul · 760-200-9267
Member Crafting: Mondays, 1 pm
Thursdays, 10 am
Sewing Studio, MV
Good Samaritans
Edie Whitman · 760-851-8192
(see list of District Representatives on p. 42)
General Meeting: Monday, Oct. 5, 3 pm
Arrowhead/Big Bear, LV
by Edie Whitman
After a very busy and active summer,
the Sunshine Club resumed its monthly
meeting on September 14, 2015 with a
guest speaker. A good turnout occurred.
We badly need Representatives in
District 3. If you can volunteer, please call
me at 851-8192. Also, if you can help with
our recycling program, please call me too.
We are giving memorials to residents
who have passed away to charity of the
family’s choice, and we send cards and
make visits to those who are ill and/or
grieving.
Please continue to recycle your
aluminum cans in our bins located at
the Mountain View and Lake View
Clubhouses as we use all the funds to help
our residents.
We wish you all a Happy and Healthy
Season in our great Sun City Palm Desert.
Don’t forget to stop at the sign-in table
– you’ll find information on our latest
happenings there. We recently returned
from a wonderful bus trip, and our holiday
festivities will be here soon.
Gentlemen – Trim ‘N’ Tone is not just
for women, please feel free to join us. Our
club dues are $25 a year.
For more information call Rozzie
Perlmuth at 818-521-8848.
Tennis
by Mike Mitrosky
Join us at our Quarterly General
Membership
Meeting:
Thursday,
October 8, 10 a.m., Speakers Hall. Come
early (9 a.m.) and enjoy complimentary
coffee and cake in the Oasis Room.
PLEASE PAY YOUR MEMBERSHIP
DUES FOR 2015 DURING THE
COFFEE & CAKE SESSION. Our
speaker, on safety in the home, will be Fire
Chief Sean Sunahara. He is in charge of
the Hazardous Material Response Team
CAL-FIRE Fire Station 81 located on
Washington Street across from Sun City.
Our meeting attendance has been low –
bring someone with you!
Wednesday November 11, we will host
our annual Veterans Day Show. The stars
this year will be The Chordettes and
comedian Scott Woods, Mr. Punchline,
who has appeared on ABC, CBS, FOX
AND Comedy Central.
We will also have a tribute to the
birthday of the United States Marine
Corps, our display of the Flag Raising at
Iwo Jima, and a rousing finale, which will
have you standing, waving your flags and
being proud to be an American.
PLEASE SUPPORT US – THIS IS
OUR MAIN FUNDRAISER OF THE
YEAR.
Tickets are $20 with Reserved Seating;
sold in the Mountain View Clubhouse each
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from
9 a.m. – noon starting October 5.
That’s Our Racquet
David Strain · 805-453-7110
Big Bear, LV
Social: Saturday, Oct. 17, 8:30 am
Bldg. D, MV
Trim ‘N’ Tone
Aerobic Workouts
Rozzie Perlmuth · 760-200-0835
Meeting/Coffee: Friday, Oct. 30, 9 am
Ventana, MV
by Judy Egendorf
Welcome back, snowbirds! To make your
season as fun and active as possible,
why not join us at Trim ‘N’ Tone. We
have a new location in the Sunset View
Clubhouse, in the space that used to be the
Pavilion (near Boulevards), but our fun,
invigorating classes are still the same. We
meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
from 8 – 9 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday’s sessions are from 7 – 8 a.m. and
8 – 9:30 a.m. The last ½-hour of the second
session consists of mat work. We also
have classes Tuesday and Thursday from
4 – 5 p.m. Each session is $5.00, but
$25.00 gets you unlimited sessions for
the month.
Our instructors are fantastic. Just know
your left from right, and backward from
forward, and be sure to be on time and not
wearing any fragrance.
Veterans & Friends
Assistance Club
Michael J. Mitrosky · 760-772-7133
Coffee & Cake: Thursday, Oct. 8, 9 am
Oasis, SV
General Meeting: Thursday, Oct. 8, 10 am
Speakers Hall, SV
Board Meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 9:30 am
Tahoe, LV
Wine Tasters
Wine Tasting & Excursions
Jill Manee · 760-360-2681
Idyllwild, MV
Member Dinner: Thursday, Oct. 15, 6 pm
Wine Distribution: Friday, Oct. 23, 3 pm
Idyllwild, MV
by Mike Coyne
California wine labels are very helpful
when looking for a new wine. First you
might look for a particular type of wine,
such as a red blend or a varietal like
Chardonnay. Then who produced the wine,
where the grapes came from, and perhaps
the vintage.
Knowing the producer either from
experience or reputation can be very
helpful; however since so many producers
make wines from ordinary to superb under
the same name we need to dig a little
deeper to get a better idea of the quality
of the wine and its style. That’s when
knowing the grape source or appellation is
helpful. The label can tell us if the grapes
are coming from a very large area like
California, a smaller region like Napa
Valley or a sub-district like Rutherford or
Stags Leap. Even more specific can be
the listing of a particular vineyard like
Heitz Martha’s Vineyard or Cambria’s
Katherine’s Vineyard. Usually a producer’s
(winemaker’s) best wines come from the
smaller, more specific areas, even as
precise as the producer’s own estate.
By choosing a specific winemaker,
region and/or sub-district you will make a
better selection of a new wine.
Writers Circle
Supporting & Encouraging Writers
Gail Ryan · 760-360-8205
Meeting: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2 pm
Canyon, SV
by Gail Ryan
Writer’s Circle’s first meeting of the season
will be held October 7, at 2 p.m. in the
Cannon Room of the Sunset View
Clubhouse. John Annarino will be the
guest speaker. All are invited.
Writer’s Circle will also have a display
window in the Mountain View Clubhouse
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in October. Club members who want their
literary works displayed please contact me
by mid-September. Gail Ryan, 360-8205.
Yacht
Radio Controlled Sailboats
Robert Weinstein · 760-345-9003
Sailing: Thursdays, 1 pm
Round Lake
by Dick Lane
The Yacht Club winter, 2015/16, regatta
schedule will start on October 1 at 1 p.m.
at the Yacht Lake located at the east end of
the golf cart path east of Donny Circle.
Due to reseeding and possible weed
conditions at the Yacht Lake, a change of
location may be necessary to the Long
Lake, located west of Donny Circle along
the golf cart path or to the Brandywine
Lake, off of Brandywine Ave, east of 38th
street. Watch for location change in the
weekly sailing notices.
All sailboats are welcome and invited to
race in the open class regattas. Visit the
Yacht Club display presently at the craft
aisle at MVCH.
The Yacht Club Opening Day event,
which is the start of the 2015/16 racing
season, will be held on Saturday,
October 17 at the Fishing Lake. All
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members and guests are invited to attend.
Refreshments will be served. Festivities
will start at 1 p.m.
Drop by the Yacht Lake for some boat
talk, info on boats for sale by members or
call Bob Weinstein at 345-9003 or Dick
Lane at 345-7234. Check out the Yacht
Club web page at SCPDCA.com/clubs.
Yoga & Pilates
Classes for Men & Women
Cheryl Lund · 760-200-4977
All classes in Dance Studio SV unless noted.
Pilates: Tuesdays, 9:30 am / Fridays, 9 am
Pilates Workshop: Tuesdays, 10:30 am
Yoga: Sat., 9:30 am, Mon. & Weds., 9 am,
Thurs., 9:45 am
Guided Meditation: Sat., 10:45 am
Speakers Hall, SV
Chair Yoga: Mondays, 9 am · Oasis, SV
Chair Yoga: Fridays, 9 am · Big Bear, LV
by Sandi Fulcher, Director of Instruction
Yoga is good for Cardiac Health! A 2014
study published in the European Journal
of Preventive Cardiology revealed people
who do Yoga lowered their blood pressure
and cholesterol, both factors in developing
heart disease. Also, those who did Yoga
had comparable results to those who
walked or jogged. Instead of raising the
heart rate like aerobic exercise, Yoga
worked by reducing stress and lowering
blood pressure and cholesterol.
These conclusions are borne out by
ample evidence from the Dean Ornish
Program for Reversing Heart Disease,
now supported by Medicare offered as
treatment in some hospitals.
• Yoga: Benefit from flexibility, balance,
strength, increased breathing capacity
and relaxation.
• Pilates: Builds core strength, flexibility
and efficient movement patterns building
hip and shoulder stabilization and
developing functional movement patterns
throughout the body.
• Pilates Workshop: A half-hour class free
to all members which is member-directed
and dedicated to focusing on whatever
their Pilates needs are for that day.
• Chair Yoga: Modifies Yoga postures
offering both health and fitness benefits
to residents with movement challenges
while sitting in a chair
• Meditation for Health: Meditation
focusing on building healthy thoughts
and bodies
For more information, please contact
Sandi Fulcher, at 200-5757 or email
SandiFulcher@verizon.net.
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by staff in the Event Office.
Please call 200-2206 with any
changes or corrections.
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Resident Groups
Events & News
Only SCPDCA Residents having a valid SCPDCA Membership Card or valid Renter’s Card are
eligible to join any Resident Group. A qualified Resident/Renter who has not yet formally joined the
respective Resident Group, is eligible to attend at least one meeting as a Resident Guest without
joining the Resident Group.
Democrats in Sun City
www.suncitydemocrats.org
General Meeting: Mon., Oct. 26, 6:30 pm
Oasis+, SV
by Josh Denham
Game on! In one corner there are political
and historical facts. In the other corner
there are approximately 15 presidential
candidates. Will the two ever meet? Our
solution. On October 26 Julie Bornstein
will sharpen the focus on how our
country’s presidential election became a
horse race where a billionaire can seed a
candidate in the race.
The 2016 election year’s issues are as
complex and numerous as any time since
1776, 1861, 1929 and 1941. Congress
wastes time voting 52 times to change or
repeal the Affordable Care Act while
avoiding Social Security and Medicare
funding; modernizing the tax structure;
funding ancient infrastructure projects,
including 65,000 defective bridges.
Julie Bornstein’s background is
exceptionally appropriate to shine some
light on 2016 political issues. She is a Law
Professor, former CA Assembly member,
CA Assembly Director of Housing, CEO
for Campaign for Affordable Housing,
taught at UCLA, CAL Poly Pomona, Univ.
of Pacific & USC ext.
Please consider attending our October
meeting for stimulating conversation,
refreshments and an outstanding speaker.
“People feel like the system is rigged
against them. Here’s the painful truth.
They’re right.”
~ Elizabeth Warren
Friends of Compassion
& Choices
Frank Riley · 760-200-9726
Meeting: Thursday, Oct. 15, 1 pm
Speakers Hall, SV
by Frank Riley
On Thursday, October 15 at 1 p.m. in
Speakers Hall there will be a showing of
How To Die in Oregon, 2011 Winner for
Best Documentary at the Sundance Film
Festival. This film is 107 minutes long and
seating is limited to 200 people.
On Friday, November 9 at 1 p.m. in
Speakers Hall, Sue Porter, a participant in
the film and a member of the Compassion
& Choices National Board from 2008 –
2014 will appear to talk about her work
with terminally ill patients pursuing
Oregon’s Death With Dignity Act.
Friends of Gilda
Phyllis Greene · 760-772-7121
by Barbara Stern
IN VOGUE
Guests will be royally treated at Gilda’s Gift
of Giving Luncheon, Friday November 20,
at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort
& Spa. Models will strut the runway
wearing PRESAGE fashions and Gilda’s
will honor the Agua Caliente Band of
Cahuilla Indians for their continuing
service to our community.
A BAZAAR
You can shop will you drop on Thursday,
November 19 when the doors open from
2:00 – 7:00 pm. 30 Vendors will display
their merchandise, featuring jewelry,
purses, latkas, unique gift items, and of
course, the latest in fashion. The Boutique
will open Friday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
THE ENQUIRER
Everything you wanted to know can be
answered by calling Gilda’s Club, 770-5678.
Tables of 10 may be reserved and tickets
are $150 per person.
PREMIER
This is the most spectacular luncheon in
the Coachella Valley. And it supports
Gilda’s Club, a place for those living with
cancer can come, FREE of CHARGE, a
place of hope, support and love.
Friendship Church
Church Office · 760-260-8640
Pastors: Dr. Denny Davis, Dr. H.B. London
Services: Sundays, 8:30 & 10 am
Speakers Hall, SV
Men’s Bible Study: Wednesdays, 9 am
Tahoe, LV (starts 10/14)
Women’s Bible Study: Wed., Oct. 28, 9 am
Men’s Breakfast: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 8 am
Ventana, MV
Meeting: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 3 pm
Arrowhead+, LV
NOW WE ARE TWO! Our two-service
schedule has already begun as we are
seeing the summer escapees (those who
escaped the heat of the summer) beginning
to return. We meet each Sunday at 8:30
and 10:00 a.m. in Speakers Hall. We invite
you to view our Sunday messages on our
website: www.friendshipchurchsuncity.com.
These are posted early on Sunday
afternoon. Our pastors again will be
sharing the speaking during this month.
All women are invited to attend the
Friendship Church Women’s Bible Study
beginning Wednesday, October 28 at the
Lake View Clubhouse from 9 – 10:30 a.m.
This will be a 4-week study in the Book of
Ruth written by Mary Klock that will
end the week before Thanksgiving. To
cover the materials, the cost is $10. For
information and reservation you can call
Roberta Feddersen at 200-3607.
We have established a church office. The
phone number there is: 260-8640, available
24 hours each day. Pastor Davis can still be
contacted at 360-7050.
As all of us settle back into more normal
routines, it is a good time to be with us in
one of our inspirational times of worship
this month.
Pacific Northwesterners
& Friends
Hadassah
Patti Turner · 760-360-8375
Bocce: Friday Oct. 30, 6 pm
Bocce Courts, SV
Social: Thursday, Oct. 22, 6 pm
Sierra Ballroom, MV
by Beth Hill
Fall has arrived and some of the snowbirds
have come back and our activities are in
full swing.
Our Back To The Desert Party will be
October 22 in The Sierra Ball Room from
6 – 9 p.m. More information to follow…
There will be sign-up sheets for Day Trips
and Tours and other activities.
The Ladies Luncheon will be October
28 at Babe’s at the River at 11:30 a.m. and
there will be separate checks. Call Iris
Glickman (200-9702) if you want to go.
The Men’s Breakfast is October 20 at
9 a.m. at the Broken Yolk in La Quinta.
Call Dan Marquette (299-5412) for
reservations.
Bocce will start up again on Friday
night, October 30. Come have wine and
cheese at 6 p.m.
Happy Hour is October 18 and will be
announced soon. The Dine Out will be
October 14 at The Nest in the main dining
room The cost is $40.00 per person. Call
Donna T. at 321-9271.
We are happy to have you all back and
looking forward to another fun-packed
year.
Karen Kramer · 760-772-4408
Phyllis Pepper · 760-345-8990
by Marilyn Levinson
The program for October is sponsored by
Rimona Hadassah. It will take place on
Tuesday 10/13 at Sun City Shadow Hills.
It will cover the book, Come Fly with Me,
a female aviator’s personal story. For
reservations please mail your check
payable to Hadassah for $7.00 to: Deana
Hapip, 81128 Avenida Castelar, Indio, CA
92203. Deana’s email address is:
deanah44@yahoo.com.
Hadassah welcomes new Sun City
residents to join at any time.
Neighbors 4 Neighbors
Friends of the Desert Village Initiative
Hotline · 760-592-9864
Meeting: Monday, Oct. 26, 10 am
San Jacinto, MV
by Charna Ravich
Thank you members for participating in
our survey. The results are in and available
in this issue’s magazine in the ad section.
N4N is here to help your life feel more
secure and less stressful, so we welcome
your input.
Note: The Volunteer Welcome Back
event is Friday, November 6, at 3 p.m. in
Ventana at the Mountain View Clubhouse.
RSVP to Charna Ravich by October 31 at
charna@ravich.us or 772-3905.
Membership and Volunteer applications
are always available in the clubhouse
carousels or online at www.desertvillage.us.
The fee for membership is $100/ year. Pick
up a brochure in a carousel and see we
offer a terrific value. Membership gives
you and your concerned loved ones peace
of mind. Help is just a phone call away.
Joining our cadre of volunteers brings
another positive gift into your life. The few
hours you donate each week will make a
difference in someone’s life and bring
rewards to you tenfold. It doesn’t take
much to make a difference.
SCPD Republicans
Jack Lawrence · 760-834-8838
Sierra Ballroom, MV
by Jack A. Lawrence, President
Welcome back from your summer hiatus
and hopefully you enjoyed our Watch
& Snack September 16 Republican
Debate Meeting in the Sierra Ballroom.
Attendance was great and we had a lot of
new members in attendance.
Our October 21, 2005 meeting will be a
full dinner with the wonderful Dr. Barbara
Stone as our speaker. This requires an
RSVP from all attendees so watch for the
fliers and get your $22 checks in ASAP in
order to listen to this great speaker and be
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with your many like-minded Republican
friends in the Sierra Ballroom of the
Mountain View Clubhouse.
Sun City Jewish Services
(SCJS)
Walt Goldmann · 760-360-5187
Services: Friday, Oct. 2 & 16, 7 pm,
Oasis+, SV
by Walt Goldmann
This month we will have our Friday
evening Sabbath services on October 2 and
October 16, at 7:15 p.m. in Speakers Hall
at Sunset View Clubhouse. I hope that all
of you, along with family and friends,
enjoyed our services that were led by
Rabbi Cohn and Cantor Radwine during
the High Holidays.
I want to remind everyone that the
Cantorial Concert will be held on
November 21 at 7:30 p.m. The cost for the
tickets is $36 per person. Should you wish
to be an Angel Sponsor at a cost of $180,
it would be greatly appreciated. By
contributing as an Angel, you will receive
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2 tickets, reserved seating and your name
listed in the Cantorial program. We are
expecting a large crowd since some of the
performers are known to many of us. See
our ad for the concert entitled “An Evening
of Song” providing all of the important
information.
We will be having our annual
membership meeting on November 4 at
7 p.m. in the Lake View Clubhouse. This
is your opportunity to let your Board know
any suggestions you may wish to share
with us. Your presence is important to us,
so please plan to attend.
is October 12, 5 p.m. $25 Members; $32
Non-Members. WOW Mailbox is opposite
the SCPD Post Office for drop off of forms
with check. For more information, call our
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Here is the solution to
October’s Puzzle…
World of Women
Joan Balaris · 760-360-3300
Luncheon: Monday, Oct. 19, 12 pm
by Pam Dickey
WOW’s fabulous monthly luncheon events
begin October 19. Doors open at noon and
lunch will be served at 12:30. If 11:00 was
too early for you to participate, problem
solved. Bring a friend! Reservation cutoff
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& spa. $1,400 per month + deposit. Small
dog ok with deposit. To see or more
info call Dave/Sheryl at 805-962-2618
or 805-453-7110.
STUNNING ST. MAARTEN w/den.
Available for 1 year minimum lease.
Amazing and private backyard that you
must see. Small pets ok. Appliances,
gardener and pest control included in
rent. Asking $1,700/mo. Call Frank
760-902-3636.
AVAILABLE OCT – NOV 2015; APRIL –
OCT 2016. 2bd/2ba+ den. Turnkey
furnished. Large backyard. 2 car garage
with golf cart. No thru traffic. Near
Fitness Center. No pets, no smoking.
Can
email
pictures.
Email
Jerryleel@hotmail.com
or
call
217-317-3085 or 217-254-0754.
UNFURNISHED WATERFORD 1,309
sq. ft. 2bd/2ba. Near Mt. View
Clubhouse. Remodeled 4 yrs ago.
Carpeting, tile floors, stainless
appliances, maple cabinets + granite
counter tops. Available 11/1/15.
Minimum 1 yr lease. No smoking/pets.
Available to be shown now. Call Ken
760-200-5906.
AVAILABLE NOV 2015. Spectacular
SOUTH facing St. Croix on 15th fairway
San Gorgonio Golf Course. 2bd/2ba,
3rd small bedroom, bright and airy with
den. Furnished and tiled throughout,
HD TV, wifi, free calls to US and
Canada, very large patio with mountain
views and BBQ. Turnkey ready. No
pets, no smoking. Photos available.
$3,300 per month, golf cart included.
Drburtonhart@gmail.com.
ORREFORS 2BD/2BA. Well appointed
living and dining rooms; family room
and kitchen nook area; new kitchen
appliancess; washer/dryer. Private back
yard with lawn and eating area. Golf cart.
MOVING SALE. Furniture, crystal,
cabinets, antiques. No junk. Top quality.
By appointment only. Call Frank at
760-578-3479.
MEN’S ROLLER SKATES for sale. $30.
Call 760-200-8947.
BEAUTIFUL 1999 MERCEDES BENZ
500SL. 71k miles. Auto convertible. Gold
$8,500. Call 909-580-0533.
MEN’S BIKE FOR SALE. Multi Track
700 handmade in USA. Cro-moly steel.
Late 90’s. Good condition. $125. Call
760-360-8651.
MURPHY STYLE HIDE A BED with
mattress. Like new condition with wood
doors. Great for a casita. $950. Call
916-704-1933.
SELLING FURNISHINGS. Sofa, marble
coffee table, glass front curio cabinet,
bookcases, recliner, barstools, curios,
buffet. Call 760-200-1959.
Homes For Sale
MONTEGO. 2,000+ SQ. FT. 2bd/2ba +
den + spacious studio/office/casita with
lush oversized north/south facing cul-desac lot. $349,900. Call 760-636-0082.
MOVE IN READY. 2BD/2BA on corner
lot in new section. Gated courtyard,
new carpet, paint and blinds. All tile
floors except living and bedrooms.
Granite kitchen, ceiling fans, bay
windows, extended garage. Washer/
dryer, refrigerator included. Beautiful
landscaping + water feature. $279,000.
Call 760-200-5083.
POPULAR ST. CROIX. 2bd/2ba + Office.
2 car and golf cart garage. Swimming
pool and spa. South facing. Near main
clubhouse. Great for entertaining. Call
Carolyn at 562-455-6777.
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Call Debra 310-418-0284. Available now.
$1,650 per month.
SEASONAL RENTAL. 2bd/2ba + den.
Fully furnished, pool/spa, piano, golf
cart. Quiet street between Sunset &
Mountain View Clubhouse. Please no
pets/smokers. $3,950/mo. All inclusive.
Call
425-260-6868
or
email
bkleb@yahoo.com.
AVAILABLE. EXTENDED GREAT
ROOM MONACO MODEL. 3 bd/2.5ba.
2,489 sq. ft. Lovely patio backyard.
Furnished & decorated beautifully.
$3,500 month. Can rent Nov & Dec
2015. Also May 3rd to June 2016. Call
818-758-1851 or cell 818-667-1929.
LOVELY, BRIGHT, UNCLUTTERED ST.
CROIX. 3BD/2BA. 2,350 sq. ft . Golf
course & mountain views. Furnished &
tiled throughout. King size bed, large
LCD TV’s. Includes brand new golf cart,
wireless Internet, 2x BBQ’s. June to Sept
$1,400/month. Email robdw@shaw.ca.
760-408-2433 or 778-834-5261. Sorry no
smoking or pets.
BARBADOS 2BD/2BA. Immaculate
unfurnished. New washer/dryer, carpets
and paint. Cable TV and gardener
included. Available now. Long term lease.
No smoking, no pets. $1,650 per month.
Call 818-905-6533 or 818-631-7441.
FURN GORHAM. 2BD/2BA + OFFICE
SPACE. Laminate thruout. Private rear
patio w/BBQ & patio furn. Gardener/
cable/golf cart incl. Oct – Dec 2015,
$2,000/mo. Long term lease desired
starting April 2016. Call 949-769-1528 or
email saloraine@gmail.com for photos &
more info.
MONTEREY PLAN 2,400 sq. ft. Tiled
great room, formal dining, open kitchen,
2bd/2.5ba + den, pool, covered patio,
golf storage. Includes cable TV, water,
trash pickup, gardener, pool service,
HOA dues and pest control. Use of
3 beautiful clubhouses. Unfurn. Call
858-263-4238. One year lease. $2,195 per
month.
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IMMACULATE ST. CROIX. 3BD/3BA
FURNISHED ON GOLF COURSE.
In ground pebble tec pool. Available
Oct thru November 30, 2015. No
smoking. Pet on approval. Call
Bettielou at 760-345-7325 or email
bettieloucarver760@gmail.com for rate.
GREAT SOUTHERN EXPOSURE.
2bd/2ba Opal floor plan. Approx 1,550
sq. ft. Fully furnished including golf cart.
$3,300 per month Nov – April plus
deposit. Avail Nov 1st monthly for
season. Small dog ok with deposit and
approval. No smokers. To see or
additional info call Dave/Sheryl at
805-962-2618.
FURNISHED PRIVATE ROOM AND
BATH. Cable, wifi. Tidy quiet responsible
person to share common areas. Kitchen,
laundry privileges. No smoking. Must
like dog. Reference requested. $675. Call
909-580-0533.
PRIVATE ROOM AND BATH with
utilities., Flat panel TV, cable, wifi
included. No phone. Professional
person preferred. No smoking/pets.
$650/month. ½ month deposit + $50
cleaning fee. 760-625-6621.
LARGE LUXURY STAND ALONE
CASITA. Private entrance, walled lush
courtyard with lovely patio furniture.
Granite wet bar with refrigerator &
freezer. Elegantly furnished with 42" flat
screen TV with DVD, microwave, toaster
oven, coffee pot. Own A/C &heat. All
utilities included. High speed Internet.
Close to Lake View Clubhouse. On
desirable street. Garage available.
Seasonal October thru April. No pets. No
smoking. Must see. $1,275 per month.
Call Leslie to preview. 760-360-9391.
Half month security deposit.
STAND ALONE CASITA. Furnished.
Tommy Bahama queen bed, ceiling fan,
lg flat screen TV, micro, refrig w/ freezer,
A/C & heater, lg walk-in shower, pvt
landscaped courtyard, new electric
outdoor grill, wifi avail. Quite street. No
pets/smoking. Utilities paid by owner.
$900/month, ½ month sec deposit &
$50 nonrefundable cleaning fee. Call
760-200-1398.
CASITA FOR RENT. LONG TERM OR
MONTH TO MONTH. Murphy bed,
computer desk, chair, microwave,
refrigerator, coffee pot, own heater
and air conditioning, ceiling fan, bath
with shower closet. Call Bettielou
760-345-7325. No pets, no smoking.
Security deposit.
STAND ALONE CASITA. Nicely
furnished, murphy queen bed, ceiling
fan, lg. flat TV, micro, refrigerator,
own A/C & heat, lg. walk-in shower,
closet, private courtyard w/fountain,
wireless Internet included. Small dog
ok w/approval. Call 760-565-1162 or
949-233-2962.
Email:
valv1234@gmail.com.
FURNISHED CASITA. Queen bed,
microwave, refrig, TV, coffee maker,
private patio, utilities & wifi incl.
Separate entrance. (Please no pets or
smoking) $650 long term. $950
seasonal. Close to park and clubhouse.
805-298-4040.
ATTACHED CASITA FOR LEASE. This
is not the std casita. Over 2x as large with
kitchenette, full size refer & stack w/d,
micro, sink & storage cabs. All utilities
included. Separate entrance and private
from house. Must see. Unfurnished. No
smoking, no pets. $1,095/mo. 1 year
lease. Call Tim 503-780-0454.
STAND ALONE CASITA. Beautifully
decorated. Almost new everything. Flat
screen TV (cable), wifi, furnished
kitchenette, mini fridge, microwave,
queen bed, ceiling fan, A/C & heat, coffee
maker, utilities, laundry facilities. No
pets or smoking. $850 yearly lease.
949-230-8204. Sandy Amorde.
OVERSIZE CASITA. Queen murphy
bed, TV, cable, Internet, kitchen, stove,
refrig, convection oven, microwave.
Large bathroom, washer/dryer, linens,
dishes, separate AC. Utilities paid. No
pets, no smoking. Call 760-360-7730.
CASITA. Single. Available October 2015.
Furnished. Fios TV, refrig, wifi,
microwave, kitchenette, dishes, etc.
Separate A/C & heating. Tile floors,
ceiling fan, garage parking, use of
washer/dryer. Separate entrance. No
pets/smoking. $675/month. Prefer long
term. Call 760-345-0199.
CHARMING CASITA 1 YR LEASE.
Available Oct. Freestanding in private
courtyard w/ plants & fountain.
$825/mo. Fully furnished w/queen
storage bed, computer desk, flat screen
Sony TV, furnished kitchenette area
w/mini fridge, microwave, toaster oven,
dishes, etc. Wifi & utilities included.
Small quiet pet OK w/deposit. No
smoking. Vicky 760-565-7499.
CASITA AVAILABLE OCTOBER 1,
2015. Walled courtyard with table and
chairs. Furnished with ceiling fan,
microwave,
elect
toaster
oven
refrigerator, TV, coffee pot. Corner lot
near Lake View Clubhouse. All utilities
included. Separate AC & heat. No pets.
No smoking. $650 month. 916-704-1933.
EXTRA LARGE (415 sq. ft.) and extra
nice Casita with private entrance near
Lake View Clubhouse. Walk-in closet and
extra sink plus refrigerator/freezer,
microwave, wifi and 36" TV. Own AC
and heat. Turnkey furnished. No
smoking/No pets. $850 annual. $1,000
seasonal. 3 month minimum. Available
now! Call 760-772-1448 or email
nancycuckoo@aol.com.
IMMACULATE
CASITA.
Newly
refurnished. Available Dec thru March/
April. New fridge, toaster oven,
microwave plus nu wave cooktop, 32" flat
screen TV, wifi. Walk-in shower, bimonthly maid service. No smoking, no
pets. $900/month plus ½ month security
deposit. Call Linda 714-227-4101.
Vacation Rentals
MARRIOTT NEWPORT COAST
VILLA. Holiday week or weeks. Dec 19
to Jan 2, 2016. 2bd/2ba. Sleeps 6 people.
Fully furnished, kitchen. $5,000 for two
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weeks. Negotiable. Contact Helen
Reardon 760-574-8588.
WAIKIKI
RENTAL
$1,075/week.
1bd/2ba, kitchen. Sleeps 4. Balcony, cable
TV, DVD, exercise room. On Lewers
Street. Yards away from Waikiki Beach.
Call 760-200-1449 for reservations.
SKI-IN-OUT CONDOS DURING FILM
FESTIVAL at Park City Utah. Huge 2
bedrooms, 2 kitchens. Sleeps eight at
Marriott Mountainside. $4,000 per
week, $1,800 for 3 nights or one week
of one bedroom with kitchenette.
Available Jan 17 thru 24 & Jan 22 thru 29.
Call
760-578-7161
or
email
barbarapeters4@gmail.com.
Help Wanted
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Docents
wanted. A docent music program is
being organized through the Steinway
Society of Riverside County to present
Mr. McSymphonys’ music programs in
Coachella Valley elementary schools. No
music skill required. You only need the
desire to help children learn about
music. If interested to learn more, please
phone 760-341-4130.
Miscellaneous
WILL BUY WORKING VCR’S. Must
have remote. Call 760-200-8947.
NEED FURNISHED 2 bedroom with
den or 3 bedroom from Jan 15 to March
31, 2016. We are non-smokers and
have no pets. Local and SC references
available. James Ahtes 847-323-8586.
GOLF CART FOR RENT. Nice red Club
Car with custom ignition keys. Newer
batteries, etc. Runs great. Clean. 48 volts.
$250 month. Three month minimum.
760-200-4900 or 805-451-0038.
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residents only and for matters pertaining to
personal property only. Local home sales and
rentals listings may be for SCPD property
only. Classified ads cannot be used to promote
any business of any kind. Errors or omissions
in classified ads made by News & Views
staff will be compensated by refund of the
cost of the ad or, if desired, running the ad
in the next edition. No compensation for
potential lost business will be made under
any circumstance. Once submitted and past
deadline, classified ads cannot be cancelled
and no refund will be given. Personal ads
(dating ads), obituaries, and memorials will
not be accepted. Rentals in SCPD may not
be offered for less than 30 days.
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Automedic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Golf Cars of the Desert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Marc Lucas Golf Cart Services . . . . . . . . . . .87
Computer
C-Tech Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Computer Repair by Howard Jackman . . . .85
Computer Solutions by Dick Scarpulla . . . .83
Sun City Computer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Entertainment / Restaurants
Book Fun Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
California Ocean Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Larry New, Singer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Experience Africa - Travel Connections . . . .80
Financial / Legal
American Financial Network . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Barbara Murphy, Mobile Notary . . . . . . . . .90
Burton R. Popkoff, Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Colleen Rosenberg, Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Double Your Retirement Dollars Book . . . .61
EIX Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Franklin R. Nathan (Income Tax) . . . . . . . .81
Howard M. Speyer, Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Joni Fiorentino, Franklin Loan Center . . . . .76
Marsha R. Nall, CPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Reverse Mortgage Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Ron Millspaugh, Wells Fargo Advisor . . . . .71
Steven Bayard, Notary Public . . . . . . . . . . . .81
US Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
William K. Sweeney, Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Health / Beauty
Antoinette’s Hair & Skin Salon . . . . . . . . . . .84
Arnold’s Hair Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Beltone Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Cindy Klein, Medicare Solutions . . . . . . . . .81
Dr. Chris A. Buscaglia, DDS . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Evelyn Morales Massage Therapy . . . . . . . . .86
Gayle North, Positive Change Coach . . . . . .80
Health Insurance Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Indian Wells Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Indian Wells Smile Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Joe Donnini Hair Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
John Varanelli (Hair) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Miracle Ear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Palm Desert Physical Therapy . . . . . . . . . . .74
Shelley A. Cooper, PT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
TLC Nails, Men’s Hair - David Cubero . . . .89
Home Appliance / Electric / Plumbing
A+ Mechanical Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
AC Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
B.E.S. A/C & Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Chris Nordin A/C & Heating . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Clarke Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Desert Pro Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
DVS Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
HTL Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Hydes A/C & Heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Mark Johnson Installs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Home Door / Glass / Window
Affordable Sliding Door Repair . . . . . . . . . .82
Alclare Co. - Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Classic Garage Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Deluxe Window Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Door Pros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Empire Window Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Garage Doors Insulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Garage Door Medics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
L&L Contracting Window and Door . . . . . .66
Troys Window Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Home Landscape / Patio / Pool
All About Detail — Pool Service . . . . . . . . .89
Belle Vue Landscaping Pools & Spas . . . . . .83
Dov Israeli Irrigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Eco-Friendly Power Washing . . . . . . . . . . . .82
JB Landscape Construction & Design . . . . .87
Jesus Gardening Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Ocean Pacific Patios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Restora Concrete Resurfacing . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Home Paint / Remodel / Repair
Eli’s Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Elite Builders & Home Repair . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Guarantee Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Herb Cochrane Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Jerry Home Improvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Maintain by Bruce Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Mike Joyce, Handyman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Not Just a Handyman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Off Duty Handyman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
One Stop Home Care, Mona Zetterquist . . .84
Pull-Out Shelf Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Reliable Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Roof Tile Specialty, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Ryan Brooks Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Yes It’s Done (Handyman) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Home Services / Cleaning / Décor
Award Carpet & Tile Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . .62
Crown Carpet & Tile Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . .82
Denycie Nevarez Cleaning Services . . . . . . .88
Desert City Carpet Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Designing Women Unlimited . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Five Star Carpet & Tile Care . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
MH Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Progressive Carpet Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
TATU Cleaning Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
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Ashes 2 Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Desert Moving Co - Wheaton . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Historical Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Pro Fix Jewelry & Watch Repair . . . . . . . . . .70
Personal Assistants
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Soul Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Pets / Pet Care
Kitty Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Pet Oasis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Sun Cities Mobile Veterinary Clinic . . . . . . .81
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Billy D. Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Bob & Michael Horne, Coldwell Banker . . .92
Cathy Riley, Windermere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Claudine & Alvin, Keller Williams . . . . . . . .77
Elaine Leib, Windermere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Frank Montiforte, Diane Williams & Assoc. 76
Jeanie Spisak, Windermere . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Jelmberg Team, Keller Williams . . . . . . . . . .91
Linda Novick / Gayle Pietras, Windermere .79
Margaret Denneny, Sun City Realty . . . . . . .64
Mike Ostrom, Coldwell Banker . . . . . . . . . .74
Pamla & John Abramson, Coldwell Banker .71
Pro-Max Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Ray Martin, Windermere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Rudy Steinbeiss, Tarbell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
The Kennedy Team, Tarbell . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Senior Care
Caring Companions At Home . . . . . . . . . . .77
Caring Hands of the Desert . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Fountainview at Gonda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Home Care Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Millennium Nursing, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Mission Hills at Rancho Mirage . . . . . . . . . .75
My Parent Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Right At Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Visiting Angels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Transportation / Travel
Good Life Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
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Signature Limousine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
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ad credit for entire price of ad will be extended one month or advertisers may
instead request refund of ad price for the month omitted. No compensation
for potential lost business will be made under any circumstance. 9. Premium
positions are available for full page ads only. 10. Rates are subject to change
without notice. 11. No loose flyers will be accepted except for official
SCPDCA business, when directed by the Board of Directors.
These policies have been approved by the SCPDCA Board of Directors 9/05.
Amended 5/24/12. Call (760) 200-2241 for additional information.
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