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NEWS & VIEWS
april 2013
Photo Contest Winners
See pages 12–13
April is National Volunteer Month
Cover Story begins on page 14
How do you think I got
to be a hundred?
Story on page 18
Important Numbers
Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 200-2150
Burrtec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 340-2113 or 324-1741
Catering/Food & Beverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 200-2242
Communications News & Views / Channel 98 . . . (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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 360-6026
Gate North Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (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
Time Warner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 340-1312
Vector Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (760) 342-8287
Pulte Warranty Service, e-mail: socalservice@delwebb.com
All warranty issues and questions must go through this email.
Pulte Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (949) 255-1650
NEWS & VIEWS
Published monthly by Sun City Palm Desert Community Association
Please send any comments or suggestions regarding News & Views
to Sunny Collins, Chair, at desertscribe6@msn.com
News & Views Committee
Sunny Kreis Collins, Chair; Eileen Cinque, Joann Konigsberg,
Ronnie Marshall, Marsha Nall, Joy Porrello, Nancy Weil, Edie Whitman
Promotional and Photography Committee
Sue Kaplan, Chair; Gail Bayard, Steve Itzkowitz,
Sam Kaplan, Joe Konigsberg, Marty Maloney, Joe Share
Contributing Photographers
Inez Calley, Bob DeLuca, Joe Konigsberg, John Manion
Distribution Group
John & Bonnie Willacker, Organizers; Dedicated Volunteer Staff
SCPD Staff
Steve Bailey, Board Liaison; Dean Lining, Resident Services Supervisor;
Sophia desRoches, Communications Coordinator;
Cynthia Gunn, Editor/Production; Crown Printers, Printing
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April 2013
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.
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.
Dog Park Hours · 7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Boulevards
Monday – Friday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 7:30 a.m. – 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.
Log on to www.scpdca.com · Tune in to Channel 98
Executive Update
By Steve Campbell
General Manager
Please be on the alert for Association
news regarding our bulk cable TV
contract renewal, the community has
been patiently awaiting the decision
and details. As of the deadline for this
edition, negotiations are still in process
and a contract has not yet been awarded.
An announcement is forthcoming and
the details will be distributed in all
SCPDCA media. This includes the
SCPDCA website, email blasts,
Delegate emails, flyers, News & Views
(May edition) and billing statements.
I would like to thank the Board of
Directors and the Ad Hoc Bulk Cable
TV Committee for their countless
hours spent on this project.
Get out the vote and show your
support for our volunteer leaders.
Having a large ballot count goes a long
way toward saying “Thank You” for their
service. Submit your ballot by 9 a.m.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 in the ballot
box of the Mountain View Clubhouse.
Ballot counting will commence at
9 a.m. in the Sierra Ballroom.
Pet issues have become a hot topic
at SCPDCA over the past few months.
Ninety-nine percent of our pet owners
are courteous and responsible. We
appreciate your cooperation and
responsibility for your pet’s behavior.
On the other hand, concerns such as
excessive barking in the dog parks, dogs
off of the leash running in the dog park
common areas, pet owners not picking
up after their pets, wandering stray cats
and feeding feral cats have been heard
by staff and at the Delegate Council
meetings. The Board of Directors, in
conjunction with the Delegate Council,
has formed two separate informal
working groups to help recommend
practical solutions: one for dog park
noise issues and the other to address
the cat issues. While a perfect solution
may not be found, they are looking for
a few practical solutions and common
sense ideas that will benefit both
homeowners and pet owners alike.
I’m once again appealing for personal
responsibility, courtesy and cooperation
to help minimize these pet issues. We
all know the rules and regulations, they
are found in the front section of the
Community Directory. The Community
Patrol will respond to pet concerns and
issue citations when appropriate. The
Compliance Committee will enforce
the violations and can multiply the
fines for repeat offenders. This is not
how we should be using our resources
as an Association. Our officers have
other priority duties such as patrolling
our neighborhoods and enforcing
traffic safety laws; working with the
Compliance Committee volunteers
who devote limitless hours enforcing
the rules and regulations. We all want
Sun City Palm Desert to be safe,
secure, and tranquil.
Staff Management, the Board of
Directors and the Delegate Council are
all engaged in seeking solutions, and
public cooperation is essential to the
process. The Association can address
the issues and raise awareness;
however, in the end, residents’ taking
personal responsibility for their pets is
the best solution.
News & Views · http://www.scpdca.com/news_views/
April is National Volunteer Month,
stories begin on page 14.
Table of Contents
Association News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Committee Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Community Views . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Notes of Appreciation . . . . . . . . . 14
Food & Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Meeting & Events Calendar . . . . 30
Health & Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Sun City Support Groups . . . . . . 34
Golf News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Chartered Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Resident Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Paid Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Cover photo courtesy Sue Kaplan, Chair
Promotional and Photography Committee
The mission of the News & Views, the official
newsletter 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.
If you would like to advertise in News & Views,
please call (760) 200-2241 for current rates
and information.
Association News · April 2013
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Board of Directors’ Meeting Report · March 5, 2013
summary of board action items and motions
2012-13 Board of Directors
John
Willacker
President
Don
Hein
Vice-President
Anne
Leach
Treasurer
Bobbi
Hoffman
Secretary
Steve
Bailey
Member
Larry
Holbrook
Member
Gary
Schwertly
Member
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April 2013
13-03-101 – Motion – Larry Holbrook
moved to appoint the following members
to the respective committees. The motion
was seconded by Bobbi Hoffman. As
all were in favor, the motion carried
unanimously.
• The Compliance Committee is recommending
Robert Feinberg to be promoted to Vice Chair
of the Compliance Committee for the term
ending 6/30/13.
• The Fitness and Recreation Committee is
recommending Dr. Robert Grossman as a
member for the term ending 6/30/14.
• The Public Safety Committee is recommending
Marc Klugman as a member for the term
ending 6/30/15.
13-03-102 – Motion – Don Hein moved
to authorize a three (3) year contract with
Reliable Tree Care for the annual specimen
tree trimming and Date Palm/Fan Palm
trimming to be paid from Golf Course
Maintenance and Common Area Operating
Budgets. Cost per tree to remain the
same as the previous years and not to
exceed the annual budgeted amount of
$238,268.00. The motion was seconded
by Gary Schwertly. As all were in favor,
the motion carried unanimously.
13-03-103 – Motion – Steve Bailey moved
to authorize a three (3) year contract for
the street sweeping with Quality Street
Services, at the same monthly rate of
$7,222, to be paid from the maintenance
operating budget. Total Cost for the one
(1) year contract is $86,664.00. The
motion was seconded by Bobbi Hoffman.
As all were in favor, the motion carried
unanimously.
13-03-104 – Motion – Anne Leach moved
to authorize a three (3) year contract for
the pool/spa cleaning with Automated
Aquatics at a monthly rate of $5,790.00
for pool cleaning services, to be paid
from maintenance operating budget and
NCC #103 operating budget. The total
annual cost is $69,480.00. The motion
was seconded by Gary Schwertly. As
all were in favor, the motion carried
unanimously.
13-03-105 – Motion – Gary Schwertly
moved to authorize a three (3) year
contract for the lake’s maintenance with
Southwest Aquatics at a monthly rate of
$3,560.00 for weekly lake’s maintenance
services, to be paid from the golf course
maintenance operating budget. Total
annual cost is $42,720. The motion was
seconded by Anne Leach. As all were in
favor, the motion carried unanimously.
13-03-106 – Motion – Don Hein moved to
authorize the upgrade of the Association’s
existing server infrastructure by West Coast
Networking in the amount of $79,017.98.
The upgrade will consist of purchasing
two (2) servers that offer the opportunity
to consolidate six (6) aging servers that
are currently in place. The motion was
seconded by Larry Holbrook. As all were
in favor, the motion carried unanimously.
13-03-107 – Motion – Don Hein moved
to approve All Temperature Air to replace
thirteen (13) evaporative cooler units for
Mountain View Clubhouse, Golf Course
Maintenance and the three (3) Irrigation
Pump Stations for a total price of $21,835,
including a 10% contingency, to be paid
from reserves. The motion was seconded
by Bobbi Hoffman. As all were in favor,
the motion carried unanimously.
DON’T FORGET TO VOTE
Submit your ballot by 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013.
Ballot counting will commence at
9:00 a.m. in the Sierra Ballroom.
Stop by to observe this
fascinating process.
The complete approved minutes of the Board of Directors’ Meetings are located in the Library and
on the SCPDCA website.
financial report
through january 2013
By Todd Chaloux, Finance Director
Through January 31, 2013, the
Association’s year-to-date results of
operations show a positive variance vs.
budget of $370,925 and the year-end
forecasted variance shows a favorable
variance versus budget of $198,359.
The decrease in the positive variance
from December can be contributed
mainly to temporary timing differences,
which have begun to reverse themselves.
Revenue from the golf Pro Shop was
down in January due to adverse weather
conditions. There were 14 consecutive
days of frost delays on the golf courses
as well as two days lost to rain. The
maintenance departments continue to
perform better than budget, which is
where the majority of the projected
positive variance comes from.
Other activities of the Association’s
Finance Department are currently
dominated by preparation of staff ’s
proposed 2013 – 2014 Association
budget. Throughout the month of
March, the Finance Committee met
with department heads to review staff’s
proposed budget. In mid-April, staff and
the Finance Committee will present
the proposed budget to the Board of
Directors in order for the Board to begin
its budget deliberations. The budget
will then be presented at the open
Board meeting on Tuesday, May 7.
I would like to remind all residents
that the Association offers emailed
statements. This is a convenient way to
receive your statement if you plan on
traveling or will be leaving for the
summer. Contact the Finance Office at
760-200-2150 for further information.
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District Delegates & Alternates
District 1
Delegate: Dale Kitchen
judiundale@aol.com
Alternate: Lenore Leon
District 2
Delegate: Charles A. Thompson
suncitycatjr@dc.rr.com
Alternate: Karen Goetz
District 3
Delegate: Kenneth Elder
tbal76@aol.com
Alternate: Marilyn Frank
District 4
Delegate: Larry Levenson
parlover@aol.com
Alternate: Sandy Livran
District 5
Delegate: Harvey Goldstein
hgoldstein@dc.rr.com
Alternate: Dorothea Olshane
District 6
Delegate: Scott Erickson
serickson1@dc.rr.com
Alternate: Bonnie Willacker
District 7
Delegate: Wendy Silk
wendysilk777@yahoo.com
Alternate: Betsy Stewart
District 8
Delegate: Kent McDonald
rkmcdonald@earthlink.net
Alternate: Gerald Johnson
District 9
Delegate: Nick Miller
nicketdfmiller@gmail.com
Alternate: Larry Toms
District 10
Delegate: Jerry Hatcher
hatcher183@verizon.net
Alternate: Gary Waymire
District 11
Delegate: Mike Joyce
mjund62@dc.rr.com
Alternate: Jim Schmiesing
District 12
Delegate: Frank Riley
rileypalmdesert@verizon.net
Alternate: Chuck Holliman
District 13
Delegate: Arnold Kaminsky
ahkaminsky@yahoo.com
Alternate: Dennis Golob
District 14
Delegate: Lynda Dach
lynda-dach@dc.rr.com
Alternate: Sue Rogoff
District 15
Delegate: Christina Campbell
ccampbell3000@aol.com
Alternate: Carole Miller
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April 2013
From the
Delegate Council
By Scott Erickson
Delegate Council Chairperson
Got a minute? Good, grab your coffee
and have a sit. I’ve been going a little
nuts lately thinking about my golf
game. It’s crazy, but ever since John
gave me a great golf lesson, I can’t
seem to hit the broad side of a barn. I
know he’s right, but my body just
refuses to let go of my old swing. You
know what, never mind that; I’d rather
talk about my second favorite thing, the
people here in Sun City. I dare you to sit
down next to anyone in this community
and not walk away feeling lucky to
have met them. We’re surrounded by
some of the most amazing people on
the planet. We have doctors, lawyers,
engineers, politicians, entertainers,
and celebrities from every corner of
industry that live right next door.
It’s funny, but have you ever been at
some fancy event in the valley and
whispered to your partner; isn’t that
person in the next row somebody? Only
to end up shaking your head when
you’re told he or she lives down the
block in Sun City. To be clear, that
certainly doesn’t mean they’re not
somebody, it only means they live next
door. Now, why do you suppose that is?
Well, I’ll tell you. While I don’t want
to besmirch the good name of any of our
neighboring associations, the truth is,
while we all share the same incredible
weather and stunning views, we’re just
not the same. A few have a similar pool
of talented residents and incredibly
manicured greens. Others offer
fabulous locker room amenities and
door-to-door chauffeured parking. So
what’s the difference?
First our dedicated GM and Staff are
absolutely the best, highlighted by an
incredible Food & Beverage team and
arguably the top Executive Chef in the
Valley. It’s a fact: turnover is inevitable
when you hire the best. It’s happened
several times in the past years. But have
you noticed? We’ve had continuous
coverage without missing a beat!
The second reason we all live here or
want to live here is everything. Yes,
everything we enjoy, every day. You
name it, we have it. Our Charter clubs,
resident groups, fitness centers,
restaurants, and two beautiful golf
courses for good measure.
Yes, you’re right we don’t have
private locker rooms or chauffeured
parking. You know what? For an extra
grand or two a month, you can get ‘em
both just down the street.
No thanks, I think I’ll stay.
APRIL DISTRICT MEETINGS
in speakers hall sv unless noted*
District 1 Dark
District 2 Dark
District 3 Social: Saturday, April 13,
5 PM Oasis, sv*
District 4 Dark
District 5 Dark
District 6 Social: Monday, April 8,
5 PM Sierra Ballroom, mv*
District 7 Social: Monday, April 8,
5 PM Sierra Ballroom, mv*
District 8 Dark
District 9 Dark
District 10 Wednesday, April 17, 1 PM
District 11 Dark
District 12 Dark
District 13 Dark
District 14 Dark
District 15 Dark
Trash Pick Up · Tuesdays
Burrtec Holiday Closures:
Community Patrol
By Erik Stacklie
Community Patrol Director
Memorial Day (May 27, 2013)
Labor Day (Sept. 2, 2013)
When a holiday falls on a
Monday or Tuesday,
service will be delayed one day.
Hello residents of Sun City Palm Desert.
The weather is changing and with it comes
warmer temperatures. We have the ability
to cool ourselves down by wearing less
clothing, drinking plenty of water, or even
staying under a shade tree. When it comes
to our furry friends, sometimes it can be
overlooked on how the heat affects them.
I found information about the effects
the heat plays on your pets, especially
when they are left in your vehicles. The
following paragraph is a response from
the ASPCA: “We’ve all seen the disturbing
news reports of pets, mostly dogs, dying
from heatstroke as a result of being left in
parked cars. Even on a relatively mild
85-degree day, it takes only 10 minutes for
the interior of a car to reach 102 degreesand within 30 minutes, the inside of the car
can be a staggering 120 degrees. Leaving
windows open a few inches does not help.
Furthermore, when it comes to the body’s
ability to cool itself, canine physiology is
vastly different from that of humans. While
humans have sweat glands all over our
bodies that help regulate our body heat,
dogs cool down mostly by panting, which
is much less efficient than sweating. In only
a short amount of time, a dog with a high
body temperature can suffer critical damage
to his nervous system, heart, liver and brain.
If you’re out on a hot day and see an animal
alone in a car, you should immediately try
to find the car’s owner. If you have no luck
or if the owner refuses to act contact local
law enforcement and/or animal control.”
California Penal Code 597.7 states:
“No person shall leave or confine an animal
in any unattended motor vehicle under
conditions that endanger the health or
well-being of an animal due to heat, cold,
lack of adequate ventilation, or lack of food
or water, or other circumstances that could
reasonably be expected to cause suffering,
disability, or death to the animal.”
While we are keeping an eye out for our
neighbors, let’s keep an eye out for the
furry ones, too – it could make a world
of difference. If you see an animal that
has been left in a car, please call security
at 360-6026 and they will do everything
they can to reach the vehicle’s owner. If
they cannot reach the owner, then they
would call local law enforcement.
VIOLATION SUMMARY · FEBRUARY 2013
Dumping of any materials on the
sidewalks or streets is prohibited at
any time. Violations are subject
to a mandatory fine of $250.
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!
Prevent Rust Stains
on Driveways
One of the main reasons for rust
stains on driveways is due to washing
golf carts on driveways. Acid from
batteries drips onto the driveway
which causes unsightly rust.
CITATIONS ISSUED
Abusive Language/Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Driving Without a valid Driver License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Evading a Community Patrol Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Excessive Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Failure to Comply With a Community Patrol Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Failure to Stop at Posted Stop Sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Illegal Handicapped Parking- No Placard or Designated License Plate Displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Illegal Parking-Facing the Wrong Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Illegal Parking-On the Street Overnight (2:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Illegal Parking-Vehicle Blocking Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Illegal Parking-Vehicle Blocking Sidewalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Illegal Parking-Marked Fire Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Pet Violation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
RV Violation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Trash Container Violation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Monthly Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Dumping Violations
“Catch & Release” Fishing
Fishing is permitted only
in the fishing lake located at
Del Webb Blvd. and Sunrise Canyon.
Fishing is restricted to
“catch and release” only.
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2012-2013 committees
Arts and Crafts Show · Dianne Weinman, Chair
760-345-0523 · djweinman@dc.rr.com
Association Documents · Sheila Davis, Chair
760-772-5189 · skgdavis@verizon.net
Compliance · Carol P. Russakow, Chair
Election · Regina Cain, Chair
760-200-2588 · rcain1@dc.rr.com
Emergency Preparedness · Ron Brown, Chair
760-200-1323 · cdrbrown@earthlink.net
Finance · Bill Dani, Chair
760-345-0303 · wdani@netzero.net
Fitness and Recreation · Richard Bradbury, Chair
760-200-0429 · rnsbradbury@yahoo.com
Follow On Cable TV Contract Ad Hoc Committee
Dave Nay, Chair · 760-345-4475 · dsnay@verizon.net
Food and Beverage · Faith Horwitz, Chair
760 345 2315 · fdhinpd@aol.com
Golf · Frank Melone, Chair
760-610-2198 · fmelone@dc.rr.com
Government Relations · Colt Stewart, Chair
760-200 1017 · colt4409@yahoo.com
Insurance · Jerry Goldstine, Chair
760-360-8262 · biglieboy@aol.com
Library · Susan Schubert, Chair
760-772-1236 · suepalm07@aol.com
Lifestyle Enhancement · Ron McCreary, Chair
760-200-4716 · ron@dc.rr.com
News & Views · Sunny Collins, Chair
760-902-2482 · desertscribe6@msn.com
Promotional and Photography · Sue Kaplan, Chair
760-200-9397 · susankapl@aol.com
Public Safety · Jim McGee, Chair
760 360-8970 · jsm911@aol.com
Strategic Planning · Charlie Thompson, Chair
760-772-8382 · suncitycatjr@dc.rr.com.
Website Committee · Lynn Langtry, Chair
760-345-4520 · catwoman050403@msn.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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April 2013
Operating Committee Reports
Compliance Committee
By Carol Russakow & Bob Krasny
For our readers who have enjoyed Bob
Krasny’s delightful sense of humor in
Dear Carol & Bobby, you will want to
thank Bob when you see him! This is his last column, and
from now on it will be Dear Carol & Robby, with the
“Robby” being Bob Feinberg.
Dear Carol & Bobby,
I received a citation for rolling through a stop sign. I see bikers
run stop signs all the time. Do they ever get citations? H.R.
Dear H.R.: Bikers certainly can be cited for running a stop
sign. However, it appears that our Community Patrol officers
have made vehicular violations a priority because they are a
greater safety hazard. Bikers, don’t get complacent however,
because the officers certainly have the right to cite you!
And for your own safety, please do not run the stop signs;
you will likely be hurt more than the driver whom you hit
or who hits you!
Dear Carol & Bobby,
Can I get a citation for driving without a seat belt or talking
on a cell phone while driving in Sun City? T.K.
Dear T.K.: Our patrol officers are not authorized to cite
you for these violations. However, when you don’t use
your seat belt you are at risk. When you drive and use your
cell phone, we are all at risk. Please be safe and considerate.
Dear Carol & Bobby,
I received a citation for speeding and the officer was rude and
not very nice. Why should I have to pay? S.C.
Dear S.C.: Yes, you are still obligated to pay. We hope all
of our patrol officers are polite and respectful, and we hope
our residents are the same. If you believe you were cited
unjustly, you can appeal the citation.
Dear Carol & Bobby,
I have lived here in Sun City over ten years and have never
received a citation until now. I was cited for going over the
speed limit. I feel I should be given a warning for this first
violation. B.S.
Dear B.S.: It is unfortunate that the one and only time in
ten years you drove over the speed limit, you were cited,
but even if it truly is the only time, even once could result
in an accident! We have over 9,000 residents and hundreds
of visitors and deliveries every day. Keeping track of even
first time warnings would create a costly and immense
bookkeeping nightmare.
Library
By Susan Schubert, Chair
April is National Volunteer Month and
a time to thank and acknowledge our
dedicated Library volunteers. A very
special thank you to Shirley Allan, Gail
Baker, Betty Bauml, Gail Bayard, Vida
Besel, Dolores Buckles, Pamela
Cariker, Barbara Clapp, Betty DeBeau,
Pat Dryan, Linda Espinoza, Jeanne
Esserman, Syril Fallick, Gerry Fisher,
Donna Forlizzi, Alan Gamble, Audrey
Gamble, Alyce Goldstein, Jeanne Heer,
Fran Hillinger, Rochelle Kagan, Esther
Kay, Jim Kelley, Virginia Kelley,
Lenore Leon, Joan Liesener, Mary Ann
Manion, Pat Mauritzen, Mary Ann
McDonald, Sharon McGregor, Dee
McGuire, Ann McNeel, Diane Morin,
Sandy Neja, Phyllis Newman, Julie
Poe, Louise Prairie, Liz Ritter, Dawn
Robson, Sandi Roth, Polli Rychlik,
Robin Sandow, Susan Schubert, Sara
Shiffman, Betty Sokol, Andria Starks,
Jill Stone, Mary Tapley, Diane Von
Kaenel, Alvena Wagner, Marilynn
Wheeler, and Linda Warkentien.
Without its resident volunteers, our
wonderful Library would not function.
Each volunteer contributes their time
and energy for a minimum of two
hours per week. The majority of
volunteers work a scheduled shift,
while others serve as substitutes.
Volunteer responsibilities include the
processing and placement of books,
movies, audio books, jigsaw puzzles,
magazines, and newspapers. Many
volunteers contribute beyond their
two-hour weekly commitment. Eight
serve on the Association’s Library
Committee, and three spend time
at home labeling newly donated
movies and audio books. Another
volunteer oversees important Library
improvement projects, while still
others transport surplus items to local
donation sites.
For all they do, we thank our Library
volunteers...past and present.
Lifestyle Enhancement
By Ron McCreary, Chair
Rod Peveler, Vice Chairman
The spring LEC Full Community
Inspection Program is in full swing. It
should be completed by the end of April.
Some of you may be receiving Violation
notices in the mail. By correcting the
items cited in the Violation, the notice
will be closed. An automatic follow up
inspection is made in 3 weeks from the
date of the 1st notice. The intent of these
inspections is to ensure the community
is maintained to the high standards we
have all come to be proud of.
One of the next endeavors we are
starting is to review the guidelines we
use to maintain the community. This
document is the Design Guidelines.
You can obtain a copy at the front desk
of the main clubhouse. (Everyone
received a copy when they purchased
their home.) We will be reviewing each
item to be sure it is current and meets
today’s needs.
Reminder: When submitting an
application for installation of artificial
turf, the contractor must accompany the
homeowner because of the licensing
requirements.
We have several openings on the
LEC. Visitors are welcome. Drop by
our meetings on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. in
the Sewing Room to see what we are
all about. We have a variety of types of
assignments you may be interested in.
A Friendly Reminder
The Lifestyle Enhancement Committee
will be performing their 2013 periodic
audits of exterior property in March, July
and October. Each audit period lasts
approximately three to four weeks. In
most cases the inspection will be done
from the street or the adjoining lot
sidewalk however, when closer inspection
is required the audit team may have to
enter the front or side yards.
Public Safety
By Ron Petitt
What Have You Got To Lose?
BURGLARY and THEFT seem to be of
great concern to those of us who make
our homes in Sun City Palm Desert.
We are a very safe community.
Incidents of burglary and theft are
minuscule compared with the ‘outside
communities.’ Our Community Patrol
Officers do a professional job screening
people entering and a diligent job in
patrolling our streets. They are very
observant looking for conditions that
are conducive to inviting burglary and
theft. There are things that you can do
to minimize the risk. We know what
works when it comes to “hardening the
target.” In Sun City, we have several
programs in place to do exactly that,
however, a large part of making sure
our community is safe lies with you.
Resident participation is one of the
most effective tools against crime
because the job of stopping burglaries
and theft is impossible for the police or
our community patrol to accomplish
alone. Crime has two factors: Desire on
part of the offender and Opportunity
provided by you. This is where you
come in. Neighborhood awareness is a
way for neighbors to help one another
by keeping an eye on each others homes
and property. When you see something
suspicious call our Security Department
or if it is a crime in progress, call the
Sheriffs Office by dialing 9-1-1. Give
the address and a description of the
event, as best you can. NEVER attempt
to apprehend a suspect.
Burglary and theft are the most
preventable of crimes. Make your home
the least burglar-attractive home in
your neighborhood. Burglars look for
advantages like unlocked doors or
windows. You can prevent that by
making sure you lock your doors and
windows before leaving home, if even
for a short time. If you have a dead bolt
lock, use it. Activating your alarm
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Committee Reports · April 2013
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SunLine Taxi Smart Card Program
provides taxi service at a 50% reduced rate for
seniors over 60 and persons with disabilities…
On Monday, April 8, from 9 a.m. until noon, SunLine
Transit representatives will be in the Sierra Ballroom at
the Mountain View Clubhouse to introduce the SunLine
Taxi Smart Card Program and enroll eligible residents.
This cost saving program provides taxi service at a 50%
savings for seniors 60 years or older and for persons with
disabilities at any age.
Who qualifies for the Program? Coachella Valley residents
60 years or older and persons with disabilities at any age.
How does the program work? Once enrolled, participants
are eligible to purchase a prepaid SunLine Taxi Smart
Card, which you present to the taxi driver at the completion
of your trip. Your cost is one half the amount shown on the
meter. The driver swipes the Smart Card and half the
amount shown on the meter is deducted from the balance
on your card.
How do I enroll? Neighbors 4 Neighbors has arranged to
bring SunLine to Sun City and any resident is invited to
attend the program on April 8, have a photograph taken
and enroll. To enroll after this meeting residents must go
to the SunLine offices in person.
What documents must I bring with me on April 8? Bring
a current government issued photo ID and proof of residency,
such as a utility bill. If you are under 60, and qualifying as
a disabled person, bring proof of disability such as a
Medicare card or a verification signed by a physician.
Which taxi company will accept my Smart Card? Cards
are accepted by all three Coachella Valley taxicab franchises:
Airport Taxi, American Cab and Yellow Cab of the Desert.
How do I tip the driver? The Smart Card cannot be used.
A standard tip based on the full fare is paid in cash.
How do I refill the value of my Smart Card? Once you
are enrolled you can refill the card by telephone.
For more information, attend the meeting on April 8,
when the experts from SunLine will be on hand
to answer all your questions and get you started.
You may call SunLine at 760-343-3456 or visit them at
www.SunLine.org.
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April 2013
Operating Committee Reports
…continued
system is a must. It will make a lot of noise. Leave lights
on when you go out. If you will be gone for an extended
period of time, connect lamps to automatic timers. Keep
your garage door closed! Sliding glass doors are venerable.
Placing a piece of plastic pipe or wood in the door track is
a good way to keep your door from opening. Burglars and
thieves do not like lighting, especially outside lights. Be
sure your exterior lights are bright and working. If you
need more information, call me at 423-6072.
EPC
By Ron Brown
The Psychological Impact of an Earthquake
(or any other major / stressful occurrence).
In most of the articles I have written for the News and
Views, I have discussed what needs to be done before,
during and after an earthquake. There is one element of
the equation however that I have not covered as yet — the
psychological impact everyone will experience after any
major incident. No matter how much training or instruction
you have had, the first reaction is often stress and possibly
confusion, like “what do I do now?” After an earthquake,
there are number of tasks that need to be done as soon as
the shaking stops. For example, you need to check for the
smell of gas in your home, open the garage door and back
out your vehicle, and check on your neighbors to name a
few. Everyone will experience various degrees of stress
when we encounter an earthquake or any other unforeseen
stressful situation. We need to know how to reduce stress
so we can function and deal with the problem.
One of the first physiological reactions to occur during
a stressful situation is the body produces more adrenalin.
It is common for respiration to quicken, the heart rate to
increase and a person to only focus on one aspect of the
problem (“tunnel vision”) rather than evaluating the entire
situation. All of these bodily changes may negatively affect
your ability to function in a real emergency.
The first thing one needs to do after a stressful situation
is to control your breathing. Stress generally makes one
breathe faster with shorter breaths. To overcome this, take
a deep breath through your nose, hold it for 4–5 seconds,
then exhale slowly and completely through your mouth. If
you do this four to five times, your respiration will return
to a normal rhythm, you will feel more relaxed and this
will allow you to better concentrate on the issues at hand.
Next, you need to analyze the situation, identify what
problems you face, and what your options are. Once you
determined the extent of the problem,
then decide what action you should
take (if anything). Remember, there
may be things you cannot do safely and
therefore should not attempt.
The EPC requests that following an
earthquake, residents first check on
family members in their own home,
and then check on their neighbors. It is
important to remember that when you
contact your neighbors, some will be
frightened and may not know what to
do. It is extremely important that all of
our volunteers, both trained by the EPC
and neighbors checking houses next
door, do so in a calm and methodical
manner. Maintaining one’s personal
composure is key in helping those who
need assistance. If someone is injured,
talk to them and offer reassurance
while you are treating them. The
psychological treatment is actually just
as important as whatever bandages or
other treatment you are performing.
While it is impossible to completely
predict what injuries or damage will
occur during an earthquake, we do
know that we have a lot of good things
working in our favor. Here are some of
the facts:
• Our homes are built to 7.5 earthquake
standard, which is one of the highest
in the industry.
• Liquefaction occurs during an
earthquake when the intense shaking
causes the ground water to rise to the
surface and destabilizes the ground.
This usually occurs when the water
table is at 50 feet or above. The water
table at Sun City Palm Desert is below
90 feet, which means liquefaction
will not likely be an issue.
• We are probably the most prepared,
organized and trained community of
volunteers in the state to handle the
aftermath of an earthquake. If you
are not a member of the Emergency
Preparedness Team, please consider
joining.
SYNOPSIS: regulate your breathing,
evaluate the problem, consider your
options, and take safe action.
—— EPC Needs Your Help ——
We are seeking volunteers with prior
first aid training, such as former First
Aid Squad members, former EMTs,
Firemen, Policemen and military for
our Mobile Medical Team to assist our
Block Captains during emergencies.
We need people to staff the Gate team,
which will help manage traffic into
SCPD when the disaster causes Allied
Barton Security to be understaffed.
Finally, we have a shortage of medical
staff for our First Aid Stations. If you
are a MD or retired MD who is willing
to help out in an emergency situation,
please contact Medical Director Dr.
Howard Rodman at 760-360-8651.
—— First Aid Stations ——
In the event of a disaster, the EPC will
set up First Aid Stations in all three
clubhouses to aid injured residents. If
you are in the SCPD complex but not
at home when disaster strikes, go to the
nearest clubhouse. If you are at home,
your Block Captain will come around
to check on you and your home. But, if
you need additional first aid, go to the
designated clubhouse listed below:
• If you live in District 2, 5, 6, 7, 14/5 or
15A go to Mountain View Clubhouse
• If you live in District 1, 3, 4, 8, 9, 14/1
or 15/1 go to Sunset View Clubhouse
• If you live in District 10, 11, 12 or 13
go to Lake View Clubhouse
–— EPC Documents Online –—
Go to:
http://epc.ticbiz.com/knowledgetree/
Click on:
“First Aid,” “Resident Information,”
“Resources” or “Instructions.”
—— Meeting Reminder ——
Monthly EP Training Meeting will be
April 5. All Emergency Preparedness
volunteers, not just Block Captains,
are invited to attend this session at
1 p.m. in Speakers’ Hall. This month,
we will go over the Emergency Plan
governing document that establishes
how the EPC is organized and what it is
supposed to do when there is a disaster
affecting Sun City Palm Desert.
EPC District Directors
District 1
David Hansen . . . . . . . . . 565-1155
Alt. Ken Gottlieb . . . . . . . 772-6560
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 . . . . . . . . . 200-9917
Alt. Bob Lefton . . . . . . . . 360-8524
District 7
David Roberson . . . . . . . . 610-1436
District 8
Myrna Blanding . . . . . . . 345-6473
District 9
——— VACANT ———
District 10
Pat Claytor . . . . . . . . . . . .360-3183
District 11
Paul Muckenfuss . . . . . . . 360-2652
District 12
Chuck Holliman . . . . . . . 360-1487
District 13
Ramona Larson . . . . . . . . 772-8664
District 14/1
David Hansen . . . . . . . . . 565-1155
District 14/5
Bob Sutton . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-3754
Alt. Keith Kramer . . . . . . 345-7388
District 15A
Suzanne Boyles . . . . . . . . 360-2497
Alt. Fred Karimi . . . . . . . . 360-7199
District 15/1
David Hansen . . . . . . . . . 565-1155
Chairman: Ron Brown . . . 200-1323
Vice Chair: Jerry Tyree . . . 360-9302
Committee
AssociationReports
News · April 2013
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(Above) Second Place “Stranded,” Ron Armour
(Right) Third Place “I’m so pretty, Oh so pretty,” Jill Johnson
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April 2013
Honorable Mention “Grandkids Pooling Around,” Karl Baumerts
Honorable Mention “Profiles of the Desert,” Marc Rosen
Honorable Mention “Flying Horse,” Michael Emhoff
Honorable Mention “Palm Desert Sunset,” Linda Trentman
Honorable Mention “Over the Salton Sea,” Sue Harrison
Sun City Palm Desert’s 2013 Photo Contest was sponsored by SCPD
directory publisher Marcoa Publishing. Pictured above are the members
of the Promotional & Photography Committee who judged the Photo
Contest: Joe Konigsberg, Sam Kaplan, Sue Kaplan, Marty Maloney,
Gail Bayard, and Joe Share. Thank you to all who participated.
Community Views · April 2013
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Notes of
Appreciation
Caryl and Chuck Denso would like to thank everyone
in Sun City for their kind thoughts and sympathy
cards. Our daughter Debra Lyn Spector passed
away on February 9, 2013.
Thanks,
Caryl & Chuck
Dedicated to the Awesome Volunteers
in our Sun City Community
by Ronnie Marshall
I wish to express my sincere appreciation for all the
prayers, phone calls and cards in the passing of my
wife Lynne, who surely will be missed. Sun City is
such a wonderful place to be surrounded with good
friends.
Sincerely,
Jerry Rosenzweig
We would like to thank the Sunshine Club for the
beautiful fruit plate they brought to our house after
my husband’s knee replacement surgery. We would
also like to thank Neighbors 4 Neighbors for their
help in getting to medical appointments. Vanette
Yapp of the Visiting Nurses’ Association was also a
great help. She is also a Sun City resident. We both
appreciate living in such a caring community.
Thank you,
Dale & Shirley Hewlett
A Friendly Reminder
Whenever you are away from home,
you always have access to News & Views online
at http://www.scpdca.com/news_views/
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April 2013
“The ultimate expression of generosity is not in giving of
what you have, but in giving of who you are.” (J.B. Cole)
April is National Volunteer Month. This gives us a perfect
opportunity to salute, and celebrate, the many wonderful
residents who serve on one or more of the committees that,
together with our fine administrative staff, make our
community one of the most appealing and desirable home
destinations in the Coachella Valley. Just about everything
that makes Sun City special can be found in the on-going
and selfless work generated by volunteer members of
(to name just a few) our Compliance, Election, Fitness &
Recreation, Golf, Insurance, Library, LEC, Public Safety and
Strategic Planning Committees.
Retirees from all walks of life, with interests and working
experience as varied as can be imagined, generously bring
their own personal knowledge and enthusiasm that reflects
their strengths and expertise to these committees. With
oversight by our Board of Directors, the dedicated resident/
volunteers perform a wide spectrum of services that impact
our everyday lives and enhance the enjoyment of all that Sun
City has to offer.
There will soon be two more committees joining our
distinguished roster of volunteers: an Ad Hoc Marketing
Committee (dedicated to keeping Sun City a prestigious
address for potential new residents) and a Disaster Recovery
Committee (keeping us at the forefront of “being prepared
and going forward” in the event of a major disaster).
Several of our committees are profiled in this issue, and
more will be featured in the May issue. Please take a moment
to appreciate each one of them, and your own and your
neighbors’ dedication to our community.
Photo by Joe Konigsberg
Photo by Sue Kaplan
Volunteers: Compliance Committee
Volunteers: Election Committee
by Joy Porrello
by Eileen Cinque
The major responsibility of the Compliance Committee is to
keep SCPD safe for its residents. It also ensures that all
residents have the opportunity to enjoy their homes in a
peaceful environment. Chairperson Carol Barnes-Russakow
stresses that the committee members are non-adversarial,
not judge and jury. They offer a friendly environment to
address the issues, yet they must carry out their Charter.
The committee meets monthly to hear appeals and settle
disputes. Hearings are by appointment. The Chair, 6
members, 3 alternates (who participate in discussions but
vote only if a member is absent), SCPD Head of Security,
Allied Barton’s Manager and the Vice Chair of the SCPD
Board handle all hearings. Traffic violations comprise the
majority of each agenda. Traffic offenses are ticketed at
the scene and no warnings are issued because of potential
dangerous consequences of speeding or going through Stop
Signs. Some violations may be dismissed if circumstances
are questionable.
Homeowner concerns such as barking dogs, noisy air
conditioners, complaints against residents for issues that
occur on common property, etc. are normally heard by a
subcommittee, consisting of three members of the Main
Committee. They attempt to resolve the situation to avoid a
hearing. Repeat issues go directly to Main Committee.
If residents are unhappy with the committee’s decision,
they may appeal to the SCPD Board of Directors, but a
Compliance hearing is required before a Board appeal.
These dedicated volunteers have a tough job and are to
be commended. They’re nice folks, so slow down, stop at
Stop Signs, be good neighbors and meet them at Martini’s
instead of at a hearing!
Each year, residents of Sun City have the opportunity to
choose the folks they’d like to represent them on the Board
of Directors. Board members serve for a two-year term in
the seven Board positions. It is the Election Committee’s task
to insure this process goes smoothly and efficiently each
year. But how does the process work?
Regina Cain is currently the chairperson of the Election
Committee. There are currently nine committee members.
The committee meets once a month from January through
May. What does the committee do?
1) In January they notify the candidates of their eligibility to
run for the Board.
2) In February, they conduct a workshop for new candidates.
3) In March, they hold a Forum (this year it will be 3/19/13
in Speakers Hall at 8 a.m. and again at 6 p.m.) where
residents can come and meet the candidates.
4) They advertise the positions and who is running.
5) In March they prepare and mail ballots to every household.
Ballots must be received by the committee by 4/23/13.
6) They count the ballots received and determine the eligibility
of the voters, confirming they are residents.
Regina decided to be a part of this committee because she
enjoys participating in the democratic process which is alive
and well in Sun City. Besides the personal satisfaction of
contributing to our community, she said the committee has a
lot of fun and good food when they count the ballots. Anyone
interested in joining this committee should call Regina at
200-2588.
Your vote counts! Please remember to
return your ballot by April 23!
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Your Views
by Joann Konigsberg
“What is your dream vacation past or future?”
Lee & Pat Draper
Claudette Roth
Lee and Pat Draper: This couple from
Alberta, Calgary, spends four months of
the year in SCPD. They drive I-5 from the
border of Canada and Montana to San
Diego, completing their journey in 3 days.
They have been vacationing in the desert for
years and love coming to Sun City.
Claudette Roth: Claudette has traveled
alone for 10 years since becoming a widow.
Her dream vacation was when she traveled
to Africa for seventeen days. She visited
every place from Johannesburg to Victoria
Falls. One of her fondness memories is
riding the Schonogolo Train, a very old style
train. She would sleep in her private
compartment at night, and in the morning
travel around and see the sights.
Larry Bye: Larry and his partner realized
their dream vacation when they traveled to
Fuji. Larry describes it as going back 75 years.
It was beautiful, unspoiled and the people
were incredible. He recalls hearing singing
off in the distance which got louder as it got
closer: a bus with people singing in four-part
harmony. He also recalls snorkeling and being
called back to the beach for tea on the sand.
Larry Bye
Richard Bradbury
Ted Pederson
Frank Killough
Richard Bradbury: Richard and his wife
Sally are planning a barge trip through the
wine country of France. The boat will start
in France, and travel along the Rhine River
up to Belgium. On the type of trip they are
planning they will be able to get off and tour
the local wineries and historical sites.
Ted Pederson: Ted has cruised a lot. Among
his cruises, was a 15-day cruise to the Holy
Land, from Barcelona to Istanbul, taking in
all the major holy sites. Israel was the nicest
country. It was an interesting contrast of
cities and the desert with nomadic tribes. He
said he got a different prospective seeing
what they had to put up with.
Frank Killough: Frank’s dream was to explore
the South Seas. He and his wife took a three
and half month trip on their own to the south
sea countries. They visited New Zealand,
Fiji, Australia and Hawaii. The scenery was
beautiful and the people were great.
Please send any survey question suggestions
you have to suncity92211@gmail.com.
Pass the Popcorn
by Ronnie Marshall
Dead Man Down
Starring Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace, Terrence Howard
Director (Niels Oplev) and star
(Noomi Rapace) of the Swedish
version of The Girl with the
Dragon Tattoo team up for
Oplev’s first American feature.
Colin Farrell portrays a
subdued, emotionally damaged
young man apparently running
with a gang of thugs under the
control of drug lord and nasty
bad guy Terrence Howard. Out
on his balcony one evening,
Farrell’s across-the-way neighbor (Rapace), herself
pretty damaged from a terrible auto accident, tentatively
gives him a little wave. He gives a little wave back. But
he is unwilling to get involved; he has an audacious plan
for revenge against Howard and others for killing his
wife and young child. Rapace tries to connect with him
and he reluctantly agrees to meet her. He is stunned to
learn that she recently taped him in his apartment in the
act of committing murder. But what she demands for her
silence is even more frightening: she wants him to kill
the drunken lout who caused her accident and left her
scarred and bitter.
Colin is playing a deep game to exact his own
vengeance on Howard, and Noomi’s intrusion in his life
throws the proverbial monkey wrench in his plan. They
slowly start to talk to each other about what went wrong
with their lives, even as they remain determined to seek
revenge. The connection they make gives her hope that
they can help each other with no more harm done. But
Colin is on a collision course to make Howard and others
pay dearly and refuses to be deterred, even when Howard
gets to Noomi and uses her as a bargaining chip against
Colin. A huge, way-over-the-top finale with a car hurtling
through a building and the subsequent shoot-out wraps
things up with personal justice accomplished. A moment
is then shown of a hopeful future for Colin and Noomi.
It’s great to see Howard (too little seen lately) in such a
wonderfully menacing role, and the leads do well portraying
two very damaged souls looking for some kind of salvation.
The movie, set in a Noir-tinged New York City, is very
moody and dark. The action takes place in soulless
shadows and locales, both in the city and in the heart.
But hey, I love movies like this. Maybe you will too.
Photos by Joe Konigsberg
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April 2013
Volunteers: Fitness & Recreation
Advisory Committee (FRAC)
Volunteers: Golf Committee
by Ronnie Marshall
By Sunny Kreis Collins
On any given day, many of us will stride onto the walking
track at Lake View for a brisk walk, or hit the gym to exercise,
or wade into the pool or spa for a refreshing dip. We may
decide on a game of tennis, or paddle tennis for an energetic
workout. Others will head for the dance or aerobics studios,
or decide on a game of pool or bocce ball. These facilities
are available to all of us and we may take their presence and
benefits to our health and well-being for granted.
Behind the scenes, however, there is a dedicated group
of nine Sun City volunteers on the Fitness & Recreation
Committee who oversee all aspects of the “healthy lifestyle”
we enjoy as residents. Chairman Rich Bradbury works with
FRAC members to address concerns and suggestions
regarding our safety while engaged in physical activities as
well as maintenance and enhancement of our facilities and
equipment. The members bring a wide range of personal and
professional experience in physical education and fitness
to the table and are dedicated to keeping Sun City at the
forefront of desert communities that offer their residents
first-class accommodations to pursue their active enjoyment
of good health and camaraderie.
Under the direction of Assistant Fitness Director George
Boucher, FRAC organizes one of our major events, the
Annual Fitness Fair (held in February), bringing all the latest
information and innovations for continuing good health
directly to our community.
FRAC works closely with our Sun City Board, reporting
on current issues and recommending new programs and
proposed support groups. They also provide input and
assistance on budget items, all for our benefit.
We at Sun City may be said to be on life’s “back nine” but
you’d never know it from the enthusiastic and knowledgeable
Frank Melone, Chair of the Golf Committee. Frank is a
walking dictionary of all the Committee does and advises
that one of their main endeavors is research and analysis.
“We make recommendations to the Board in terms of our
rate lock programs,” he explains, “and how best to acquire
reduced green fees for the season which runs from July 1
through June 30.
“For the first time,” Frank advises, “we are offering a
Platinum choice which is our most expensive program
and entitles residents to substantially reduced green fees
throughout the year. The response to this has been very
good.”
The Golf Committee reviews their financial statement
monthly and considers any and all recommendations brought
by residents. Recently a resident recommended a new
technology for repelling geese which will be tested next year
and a plan also in the works is the renovation of our current
driving range.
Frank further stressed, “Our homeowner fees would be
much higher without the revenues from golf,” and boasts that
“our pro staff here is fantastic,” extolling the talents of John
McLaughlin, Head Pro, and Tyler Truman, Superintendent
in Charge of Maintenance. “Not to be overlooked,” he
added, “is the great support from Steve Campbell, General
Manager, and Todd Chaloux, Finance Director, who attend
all Committee meetings.”
Residents are encouraged to visit their website if you have
any questions or ask at the pro shop.
On The Back Nine
Community
AssociationViews
News · April 2013
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Did You Know?…
by Eileen Cinque
Did You Know:
• The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
• Ketchup was sold in the 1830’s as medicine.
• It’s against the law to have a pet dog in Iceland.
Light Bulb Therapy With the electricity on, just tap a
weak or allegedly blown light bulb gently. This will often
reconnect the filaments, bringing a bulb back into service.
Fix Static Cling Pin a small safety pin to the seam of
your slip and it will eliminate all static cling in your dress.
If you put it in the seam of your slacks, the static cling
caused when wearing them with panty hose is eliminated
as well.
Refresh Your Mattress Mix baking soda with 1 tbs. of
fabric softener and spread on your mattress every one to
two months. Leave the mixture on for an hour and vacuum
off. This will kill dust mites and refresh the mattress.
Photo by Inez Calley
How do you think
I got to be a hundred?
By Marsha Reed Nall
Reduce Fine Lines and Crows Feet Mash a handful of
green grapes to obtain the juice. Use a cotton ball to apply
the grape juice to fine lines around eyes, mouth and
forehead. Rinse after 8 minutes. Repeat 2-3 times a week
for 6 weeks for best results.
Make Cookies Last Longer Trace the bottom of a cookie
tin on a sheet of parchment paper. Cut tortillas to fit the
tin. Layer the parchment, a tortilla, parchment and layer
of completely cooled cookies in the tin. Repeat until the
tin is full, ending with a layer of cookies.
Detox Bath Recipe Combine 2c Epsom Salts, 2c Baking
Soda, 2c Sea Salt, 5 Tbs. Ground Ginger and store in a
closed container. At bath time, add 1 cup of dry ingredient
mix and 1 cup vinegar to hot running water. Optional: add
several drops of your favorite essential oil.
Clean Hardwood Floors with Teabags Let two teabags
steep in boiling water for a few minutes. Pour the tea into
a bucket. Take a soft cloth and wring it out in the tea.
The cloth merely needs to be damp, not soaked. This will
enable the floor to dry quickly. Wash floor and be ready
to be amazed by the sheen.
Let us know if these work, and don’t forget to send
any tips you might have so I can share them with our
community. Send to suncity92211@gmail.com.
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April 2013
“How do you think I got to be a hundred?” Energetic Ocie
Bard needs no prompting and has answers lined up. “I’m
an extrovert and want to make friends, not feel sorry for
myself and wonder why something bad happened to me.
I want to make a difference in other people’s lives. I don’t
get lonesome.”
“And I give credit to the Lord for my health.” The
afternoon I met Ocie, she was having a lunch of cheese
and fruit, a boiled egg, and a full glass of milk. She says
she can eat almost anything.
Ocie attends Southwest Community Church on Sundays
and goes to Bible study a couple of times a month.
She attends Sun City Singers productions and other
community activities.
The oldest of six children, Ocie was born on a farm
in Oklahoma on September 19, 1912. Her only child,
Victoria, is eighty-two and also lives in Sun City. Ocie has
also lived in Michigan and Florida. She worked at General
Motors for thirteen years and learned to drive when cars
were cranked and roads were dirt. “A policeman tested
you to find out if you knew how to drive.”
Ocie has been a widow since 1994 and now has a
caregiver. She walks every morning and uses a walker
with a seat so that if she tires she can rest and then
continue. “I do more exercise than many people I know.”
Ocie also does water aerobics twice a week in the afternoon.
Ocie’s advice is, “Use it or lose it.”
Volunteers: Insurance Committee
Volunteers: Library Committee
by Ronnie Marshall
Sun City has about nine thousand residents. The pleasure,
comfort and benefits we enjoy from all the amenities here
are readily available, but there’s much more that makes Sun
City one of the best places to live in our Valley.
One answer my friends, are the dedicated volunteers
who serve on the Insurance Committee. Their simply stated
mission: Use our combined experience in insurance and
risk management to advise and assist the SCPD board and
staff in making informed decisions regarding the protection
of association assets.
Jerry Goldstine, chair of the committee, and the six other
members bring their years of experience dealing with
insurance/risk management issues to keep our community
safe from the risk of loss due to physical damage to
Association property, legal liabilities, and injuries sustained
by workers or others while on Sun City property. Our
insurance policies cover multiple conceivable scenarios that
involve potential exposure to the financial health of our
community. The committee reviews bids from brokers on
policy renewals and makes recommendations to the Board
regarding additions, deletions or changes in our insurance
coverage. Similarly, their advice and recommendations
are invaluable regarding the submission and handling of
insurance claims. The committee also reviews and advises
on the health and other insurance benefits for Sun City
employees. New groups seeking to operate here are also
reviewed for liability exposures by the committee.
Our Association is a long-standing, well-established
corporation whose policies are firmly and fairly set
regarding its continuing successful operation. We appreciate
their dedication to Sun City, and to all of us as well.
Book Smart
by Sunny Kreis Collins
“Someone brought it in,” Susan Schubert, Chair of the Library
Committee, chuckled, “and immediately ran out!” She was
referring to a certain current novel, its title known for shades
of a particular color.
Sun City’s library evolved from humble beginnings: it was
first housed in the Mountain View Clubhouse in what is now
the Daily Grind. From there it graduated to the Idyllwild
Room in 1999 and gradually became the beautiful library we
have today. Shirley Allan and Jim Kelley are two of the
primary movers and shakers who are responsible for many
of the improvements you see today. “We were a loose-knit
group of dedicated volunteers without any status,” Shirley
recalls of their experience in 2004.
Since then the library has acquired 54 enthusiastic
volunteers, including Committee members, who work a
minimum of two hours each week and take their responsibility
seriously. Mandatory meetings with workshops are held twice
yearly to insure that all volunteers understand and follow the
written procedures correctly. Committee members must have
logged 150 hours working as a library volunteer; and the
Committee itself has the authority to raise funds and to spend
money for the benefit of the library, which fund is managed
by the Association’s Finance department. One such expenditure
was for a new inventory of Large Print books.
The Library Committee’s prime purpose is “to be a
research and analysis arm of the Association and to alert the
Board and General Manager regarding possible trends
and any other matters they should be aware of.” With the
exception, Susan acknowledges, of that particular book with
a color in the title—since it was first checked out, it hasn’t
been seen since!
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Free Income Tax Assistance
AARP Tax-Aide will provide Income Tax preparation and e-filing
assistance on Tuesday and Thursday mornings until April 11. This free
service is for taxpayers with low to middle incomes, with special attention
to those age 60 and better. We can prepare most of the usual forms, but
cannot prepare returns that have business, rental property or limited
partnership income. For an appointment, call 772-9649 after you have
received your income and deductible expense statements.
Photo by Sam Kaplan
Volunteers:
Lifestyle Enhancement Committee
by Joann Konigsberg
Remember when you first visited Sun City Palm Desert and
were thinking of purchasing a home? Remember how part
of your decision was based on how beautiful the community
looked? Well, the reason we continue to look so lovely is
because in addition to great grounds workers we have a
Lifestyle Enhancement Committee.
The LEC was developed to ensure the aesthetics of the
community. The Design Guidelines, the Conditions,
Covenants and Restrictions and the Rules and Regulations
govern the LEC. There is very little room for interpretation
in all these rules. That is why all changes to the outside
of your home and property must be done after review of
the LEC.
The committee consists of twenty-five volunteer members
and 5 volunteer associate members. The committee is always
recruiting new members and training them to cover certain
areas, for example, exterior painting. On average the time
commitment averages from 2 – 10 hours a week, depending
on what function you cover.
The LEC looks for year round residents who are mobile,
friendly and personable. The committee needs individuals
who are genuinely interested in enhancing the community in
a fair and equitable manner. The rules apply to all residents
and any member of the committee must learn the rules
and be committed to keeping updated. There is an audit
conducted three times a year which includes the common
areas. The association is very responsive to correcting
problems in their areas.
Let’s join together to keep SCPD the beautiful community
we can all continue to enjoy!
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April 2013
Volunteers:
Public Safety Committee
by Joann Konigsberg
The Board of Directors of Sun City Palm Desert formed the
Public Safety Committee as an Ad Hoc committee in 2003.
The purpose of this committee was to investigate safety
issues which include: traffic matters, perimeter fencing,
facility security, gate camera systems, the RV parking lot,
information systems and educating residents about safety
issues in SCPD.
In 2006, the Board of Directors chartered the Public Safety
Committee into being a research and analysis arm of the
Board and General Manager. The committee has no power
to make policy or decisions that affect the association, but
the investigation conclusions result in the committee making
recommendations to the Board and/or General Manager on
safety issues affecting our community.
Individuals serving on the Public safety committee serve
a two year staggered term. These committee members
indicate if they wish to continue to serve before the voting
process begins. In addition, to a chairman and vice-chairman
there are nine member positions. The Public Safety
volunteer’s background must include serving in a public
safety and/or security fields. The current background
experience of Public Safety Committee members include
Fire Departments, Police and Sheriffs, California Highway
Patrol officers, District Attorney investigations, Public
School Security, United States Marshals and the Federal
Bureau of Investigation. Candidates for the committee
present a resume, come to a meeting to be asked questions
and talk about his background. Once the committee agrees
on the candidates qualifications the process continues with
an interview by two or three committee members.
As you can tell this is a group of volunteers very dedicated
to the safety of the residents of SCPD.
Volunteers:
Strategic Planning Committee
More Wonderful Years To Come
by Nancy Rubin Weil
From its Grand Opening on July 4, 1992 Sun City has
evolved into a community of beautiful surroundings,
fulfilling activities and people enjoying life. The Strategic
Planning Committee is working diligently to “keep the
dream alive.”
Chaired currently by Charlie Thompson, a full-time
resident since 2010, committee members are guided by a
clearly articulated mission: To provide a dynamic, attractive,
affordable, and secure community with a wide range of
social, recreational, and cultural resources for active adults.
Charlie, whose background is in human resources, is well
suited for a setting where residents quickly become friends
and neighbors.
The Strategic Plan Executive Summary, which provides
the basis for this article, reflects how much thought members
have given to all aspects of Sun City. Factors outside our
gates that impinge on our community include the real estate
market, competition from similar communities, tourist
attractions in the Coachella Valley, and the increased need
for power and water conservation.
Internal issues include the need for more staff and activity
space, encouraging the volunteerism that keeps the expenses
low, and maximizing the profitability of Food and Beverage.
Perhaps the one that most illustrates the importance of the
committee is its intent to develop a disaster recovery plan.
In a previous article chronicling the history of Sun City,
this writer described our beginnings as a set of innovative
ideas that became “the flower blooming in the desert.”
We are now a flourishing garden. The Strategic Planning
Committee is determined to keep it that way.
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Resident Vacation Photos
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April 2013
Scenes from Sun City
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April 2013
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Catering News
By Cesar Castellanos
Food & Beverage Director
Randy and Marilyn of Rodeo Drive will continue to play
your favorite tunes twice a month. Their shows will be on
April 1 and 15, $10 cover charge at the door.
Ronnie Felix is back in April as well. Ronnie will be
performing on April 8 in Ventana, 5 – 7 p.m. Appetizer menu
and beverage service is also available! Cover charge is
$10.00.
Starting in April, “Twilight at Ventana,” featuring a
lounge atmosphere will be once a month and due to a
scheduled project will be open on April 12. Light food or Tapas
style appetizers and beverage service, including premium
drink choices and nightly drink specials, will be offered.
Starting in April, Happy Hour at Boulevards every day
2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Happy Hour Drink Prices and Happy Hour
Menu available.
—— Save the following dates! ——
Greetings from the Food and
Beverage (F&B) Department!
We hope you are enjoying this beautiful month. We hope to
see you on Thursday, April 11 at our 1st Annual SCPDCA
Lobster Fest Extravaganza. Chef Juan and his culinary team
have put together an incredible buffet, so save your appetite!
Cocktail Hour is from 6 – 6:45 p.m., Fest starts at 7 p.m.,
$75 inclusive per person.
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April 2013
May 5, 2013
SCPDCA 5th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
$2.50 Tacos plus Beer & Frozen Margarita Specials
Live Band!
May 12, 2013
SCPDCA Mother’s Day Breakfast at Boulevards
Finalized details will continue to follow,
so keep your eyes on the Channel 98, the Kiosks
and Bulletin Boards around the community!
Association
Food & Beverage
News ·· April 2013
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April 2013
Food & Beverage · April 2013
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Coming
Attractions…
Sunday
Monday
1
2
APRIL FOOLS’ DAY
Presented by David Miller
4:00 pm Happy Hour mv
5:00 pm Marilyn & Randy
of Rodeo Drive mv
Weds., April 10, 7 p.m.
lv – Lake View Clubhouse
mv – Mountain View Clubhouse
sv – Sunset View Clubhouse
Arbitrage (2012)
R · 107 min
Drama | Thriller
Stars: Richard Gere,
Susan Sarandon
Thurs., April 18, 2 p.m.
7
8:30 am Friendship Church
Services sv
Services sv
2:00 pm Performng Arts presents
Happiness is…
Love & Other Things mv
14
Albert Nobbs (2011)
R · 113 min
Drama
Stars: Glenn Close
Tuesday
Services sv
Services sv
Thurs., April 18, 7 p.m.
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8
8:00 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
2:00 pm
AARP Tax Aide mv
LEC Sub Committee mv
Delegate Council mv
LEC Plan Review mv
Election Committee mv
Delegate Board Mtg. mv
Board of Directors
Open Meeting sv
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HOLOCAUST
REMEMBRANCE DAY
9:00 am Sunline Taxi Smart
Card Program mv
2:00 pm Government Relations
Committee mv
5:00 pm Ronnie Felix mv
5:00 pm District 6 & 7 Social mv
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8:00 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
AARP Tax Aide mv
LEC Plan Review mv
Annual Volunteer
Appreciation Luncheon
mv
1:00 pm Seminar: Wells Fargo mv
1:00 pm Fitness Committee lv
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1:00 pm EPC Radio Meeting mv
5:00 pm Marilyn & Randy
of Rodeo Drive mv
5:30 pm Delegate & Alternate
Dinner mv
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9:00 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
1:00 pm
7:00 pm
LEC Plan Review mv
Library Committee sv
Community Com. lv
Coachella Valley
Symphony mv
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EARTH DAY
Donny Osmond: Live (2003)
NR · 100 min
Pop | Music & Musicals
Stars: Donny Osmond
Services sv
Services sv
10:00 am Food & Beverage
Committee mv
Weds., April 24, 7 p.m.
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Anna Karenina (2012)
R · 129 min
Drama
Stars: Keira Knightley, Jude Law
SHREDDING EVENT
10:00 am – 1:00 pm mv
Services sv
Services sv
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9:00 am LEC Sub Committee mv
9:30 am LEC Plan Review mv
5:30 pm Lecture: Eisenhower
Hospital “Comprehensive
Pain Management” sv
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8:00 am News & Views
Stuffing & Delivery mv
9:00 am LEC Sub Committee mv
9:30 am LEC Plan Review mv
10:15 am Promotions &
Photography Com. mv
Movies in Speakers Hall
doors open 15 minutes early.
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April 2013
Wednesday
3
12:30 pm EPC District Meeting mv
1:00 pm Finance Committee lv
1:45 pm EPC District Committee
Meeting mv
4:00 pm Karaoke &
Happy Hour mv
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1:00 pm
2:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
Finance Committee lv
Web Editor Meeting sv
Public Safety Comm. lv
Web Editor Comm. sv
Karaoke &
Happy Hour mv
7:00 pm Movie: Arbitrage sv
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1:00 pm District 10 Meeting sv
4:00 pm Karaoke &
Happy Hour mv
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3:00 pm Marketing Comm. sv
4:00 pm Karaoke &
Happy Hour mv
7:00 pm Movie:
Anna Karenina sv
Thursday
Friday
4
8:00 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
1:00 pm
4:00 pm
7:00 pm
5
AARP Tax Aide lv
Farmers Market mv
LEC Committee mv
Compliance Comm. mv
Happy Hour mv
Performng Arts presents
Happiness is…
11
6
8:30 am
1:00 pm
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
Finance Committee lv
EPC Training sv
Twilight at Ventana mv
Performng Arts presents
Happiness is…
7:15 pm Sun City Jewish
Services sv
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8:00 am AARP Tax Aide mv
9:00 am Farmers Market mv
10:30 am Lecture: St. Jude Medical
“Find Pain Relief ” mv
2:30 pm EPC Search & Rescue mv
2:30 pm Strategic Business Plan
Committee lv
7:00 pm Lobster Fest mv
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Farmers Market mv
LEC Committee mv
Golf Committee mv
Movie Matinee:
Albert Nobbs sv
7:00 pm Movie: Donny Osmond
in Concert sv
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7:00 pm Performng Arts presents
Happiness is…
13
8:30 am Finance Committee lv
1:00 pm Association Documents
Committee mv
4:00 pm New Resident
Orientation mv
5:00 pm Twilight at Ventana mv
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9:00 am
9:00 am
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
Saturday
5:00 pm District 3 Social sv
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7:15 pm Sun City
Jewish Services sv
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9:00 am Farmers Market mv
9:00 am EPC Mobile Meeting lv
9:00 am Insurance Comm. mv
1:00 pm News & Views Com. mv
2:30 pm Strategic Bus. Comm. lv
April 2013
For more information on events, please log on to www.scpdca.com
and visit the Schedule of Events page.
Meeting & Events Calendar · April 2013
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HealthNut
By George Boucher
Assistant Fitness Director
April’s Healthnut…
…is Marilyn Gruen!
Marilyn began the interview by saying, “My husband and
I moved to Sun City because it offered a healthy lifestyle
which promotes fitness and community involvement! We
have been here for 6 years and are enjoying every minute.”
Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Marilyn moved to
California with her family at age nine. While at Polytechnic
High School in the San Fernando Valley she participated
in a program that allowed her to attend beauty school and
become a hairdresser. To help support her college career,
Marilyn worked at a few high-end salons. She graduated
from Cal State University at Northridge with Bachelor’s,
Master’s and Administrative degree in Education. She
received credentials in Elementary Ed, Special Ed, Early
Childhood Ed, and Counseling. Later, she completed her
course work for her PhD!
After a year of teaching Special Ed students in the Los
Angeles Unified School District, Marilyn proposed a pilot
program to help students with disabilities transition into
the work force. Growing rapidly after receiving a government
grant, this program was used throughout the entire school
district. Near the end of 28 years with LA Unified, Marilyn
began counseling adults through Jewish Vocational Services
in the Conejo Valley, retiring in 2005.
Enjoying her connection to the Sun City community,
Marilyn belongs to Line Dance, the Yoga/Pilates club, TrimN-Tone and Love to Dance. She also serves on the Fitness
and Recreation Committee. Outside Sun City, Marilyn
belongs to the American Association of University Women,
and is a member of two book clubs.
Along with attending various weekly dance classes,
Marilyn also goes to the Lake View Fitness Center three
times a week where she walks the track, works out on the
cross trainer and lifts weights.
By maintaining a healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on
exercise and nutrition, Marilyn has been able to remain
trim and flexible. She advises fellow residents, “You also
can receive the benefits of a healthy mind and body by
getting involved in one or two of the many opportunities
available here at Sun City. Try it, you’ll like it!”
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Health &
Fitness News
By Glenn Smith
Fitness Director
Top 10 Mistakes at the Fitness Center
Just finding time to get to the Fitness Center can be
challenging, and once you are there it’s easy to get sidelined
by an injury. Here’s how to keep your sweat sessions safer.
1. Bad form. Pushing yourself beyond your abilities can
lead to injury. To burn more calories, people often go
too fast and hang on to the machines. The counter is
based on doing the exercise correctly, so you’re cheating
yourself and risking injury.
2. The all-or-nothing approach. If you don’t have a
full hour, you don’t have to skip your workout. Try
exercising at a higher intensity through interval
training, less rest, or super setting exercises such as
tricep extensions with bicep curls.
3. Unbalanced strength training. Many of us just focus
on mirror muscles. Be sure to work opposing muscle
groups. Talk to a trainer or group exercise instructor
to be sure you’re not ignoring the muscle groups you
can’t see.
4. The too-much factor. Exercising too hard or too often
can keep you from progressing. If you’re unable to talk
during your workout, if you’re still wiped out two
hours later or if you can’t adhere to proper form, then
you’re doing too much.
5. Poor gym etiquette. Wiping your sweat off the
machines won’t make you stronger or leaner, but it will
give you the healthy glow of good karma and keep
other gym rats from spurning you.
6. Not enough variety. Not only does sticking to the
same routine get boring, but you’re also more likely to
injure yourself and plateau. Tweak your routine every
three or four months.
7. Lack of focus. There is a positive aspect to being
distracted from your workout. But it can detract from
your intensity and form. If you’re watching TV, pick
up the intensity during commercials. If you’re reading,
check your form every few pages.
Sunday
Monday
Friday
Saturday
Pilates (da)($)
Step Aerobics
(da)
Trim ‘N Tone
Aerobics (da)($)
Step Aerobics
8:15 – 9:30 am
(da)
Trim ‘N Tone
Aerobics (da)($)
Step Aerobics
(da)
Trim ‘N Tone
Aerobics (da)($)
7:00 – 8:00 am
7:00 – 8:00 am
7:00 – 8:00 am
7:00 – 8:00 am
7:00 – 8:00 am
8:00 – 9:30 am
Trim ‘N Tone
Aerobics (da)($)
Trim ‘N Tone
Aerobics (da)($)
Trim ‘N Tone
Aerobics (da)($)
Trim ‘N Tone
Aerobics (da)($)
Aquasize (ip)
8:30 – 9:30 am
8:00 – 9:00 am
8:00 – 9:00 am
8:00 – 9:00 am
8:00 – 9:00 am
Trim ‘N Tone
Aerobics (da)($)
Tai Chi (sb)
Tai Chi (sb)
Tai Chi (sb)
8:00 – 8:30 am
8:00 – 8:30 am
Tai Chi (sb)
8:00 – 8:30 am
Aqua Zumba
(ip)($)
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Line Dance (da)
2:00 – 4:00 pm
8:00 – 8:30 am
Aquasize (ip)
8:30 – 9:30 am
Yoga (da)($)
LEGEND
9:00 – 10:00 am
•
(da) Dance/
Aerobics Studio
Sunset View
Clubhouse
•
(ip) Indoor Pool
Mountain View
Fitness Center
•
(lv) Lake View
Clubhouse
•
(sb) Sierra
Ballroom
Mountain View
Clubhouse
8:30 – 9:30 am
8:30 – 9:30 am
Trim ‘N Tone
Zumba (da)($)
Meditation (sv)
9:00 – 9:30 am
9:00 – 10:00 am
9:30 – 11:00 am
Line Dance (da)
10:15 – 11:15 am
Arthritis
Foundation
Aquatic Program
Line Dance (da)
(ip)
11:15 – 12:15 am
10:00 – 11:00 am
Sit-N-Fit (da)
Love to Dance
12:30 – 1:30 pm
(da)
12:00 – 2:00 pm
(da)
1:30 – 4:00 pm
Clubhouse
Line Dance
Advanced (da)
•
4:00 – 5:00 pm
($) Class Fee
Required
Fit-N-Fun (da)
•
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Blue Listings
Chartered
Club
Aquasize (ip)
Pilates (da)($)
Performing Arts
Wednesday Thursday
Aquasize (ip)
Chair Yoga (sv)($)
•
(sv) Sunset View
Tuesday
Ping Pong (da)
2:30 – 4:00 pm
Aquasize (ip)
3:00 – 4:00 pm
9:00 – 10:00 am
Tai Chi (sb)
Trim ‘N Tone
Zumba (da)($)
9:00 – 9:30 am
9:45 – 11:00 am
Line Dance (da)
Arthritis
Foundation
Aquatic Program
(ip)($)
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Line Dance (da)
11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Performing Arts
(da)
12:30 – 2:00 pm
(ip)
10:00 – 11:00 am
Sit-N-Fit (da)
6:00 – 8:30 pm
8. Not adjusting the equipment. Do not skip your club’s
orientation session, where a trainer walks through the
proper use of the machines. Your workout will be safer
and more productive.
9. Setting vague goals. Do not say you’re going to “lose
weight” or “get fit.” Instead, tell yourself you are going
to lose a specific number of pounds over a certain time.
Or tell yourself in two months you’re going to run a 10K.
Be specific.
10. Not cooling down. If you neglect to cool down, you can
injure yourself. Take five minutes to walk at a lower
intensity, then spend a few minutes stretching.
10:30 am – 12 pm
4:00 – 5:15 pm
Line Dance
Advanced (da)
12:00 – 1:30 pm
Ping Pong (da)
TRAINER
ON DUTY
by appointment
only:
Ping Pong (da)
Aquasize (ip)
(da)
Raja Yoga
Meditation (da)
Trim ‘N Tone
Aerobics (da)($)
Fit-N-Fun (da)
6:00 – 7:00 pm
2nd Tuesday
of every month
9:00 – 11:00 am
Lake View
Fitness Center
•
3:00 – 4:00 pm
4:30 – 5:30 pm
FREE
HEARING
TESTS
•
(da)
1:30 – 2:30 pm
2:30 – 4:00 pm
Desert Dancers
Ballet (da)
Love to Dance
(da)
4:30 – 5:30 pm
(ip)
10:00 – 11:00 am
2:00 – 5:15 pm
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Love to Dance
2:00 – 8:00 pm
Pilates (da)($)
9:00 – 10:00 am
9:00 – 10:00 am
Aqua Zumba
8:30 – 9:30 am
Arthritis
Foundation
Aquatic Program
Aquasize (ip)
8:30 – 9:30 am
Yoga (da)($)
10:15 – 11:15 am
Yoga (da)($)
9:30 – 11:00 am
8:00 – 8:30 am
Aquasize (ip)
Yoga (da)($)
Trim ‘N Tone
Aerobics (da)($)
8:00 – 9:00 am
Mountain View
Fitness Center
Call Glenn
200-2240
•
Lake View
Fitness Center
Call George
345-0505
CHANGES
OR ERRORS
•
please report
any changes
or errors to
Glenn Smith
200-2240
Lost And Found Procedures for
Residents, Homeowners and Guests
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 Clubhouse Front Desk
· Sunset View Clubhouse Front Desk
· Lake View Clubhouse Front Desk
Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
· Mountain View & Lake View Fitness Centers
Health & Fitness · April 2013
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SUN CITY SUPPORT GROUPS
Aging With Confidence
As we age we understand that healthcare
issues will arise, that some may be
serious, and some may require us to make
important decisions very quickly. The
goal of Aging with Confidence is to
educate ourselves and our neighbors,
now, before the emergencies occur. We
will explore and document the major
health care options available here in the
Coachella Valley, so that when the need
arises we can choose among them with
a degree of competence and confidence.
We meet the 3rd Monday of each month
from 2–3:30 p.m. Our April meeting
will be in the Arrowhead Room, LV.
View our website at www.scpdca.com/
aging/home or send us email at
Aging.With.Confidence@ dc.rr.com,
or contact Joan Stucker at 673-9984.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of
the month from 9–11 a.m. in the Tahoe
Room, Lake View Clubhouse. We invite
caregivers of loved ones diagnosed 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.
Anxiety/Depression
Support Group
If you suffer from anxiety, panic,
depression, fears or general nervousness
this group can help. This group uses
the Recovery International Method
from the Abraham Low Self Help
Systems, which can be previewed at
https://www.lowselfhelpsystems.org.
Meetings are held Mondays, 4 p.m.,
Idyllwild Room, Mountain View
Clubhouse. Interested residents please
call or e-mail “Reen” at 200-0782 or
312-209-5556, irmaloney@aol.com.
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Cancer Support Group
The Cancer Support Group is for
patients, survivors and loved ones. For
more information, call Litsa Mitchell
at 770-5678.
Compulsive Eaters Group
Honesty. Openmindedness.Willingness.
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous (part
of Overeaters Anonymous) is a non-profit
program to help you lose weight. Learn
how to enjoy yourself eating everyday
foods and maintain weight loss too. We
meet every Wednesday and Saturday at
9 a.m. in the Lake View Clubhouse,
Arrowhead Room. Questions: call Irma
at 772-2891 or Marilyn at 636-0390.
Grief Support Group
Our group meets on the 2nd and 4th
Thursday of the month from 4–5:30 p.m.
in the Mountain View Clubhouse. We
invite residents who have experienced
(or are about to) the devastating loss of
a spouse/partner, to grieve their great
loss by focusing on the stages of grief
in a safe, supportive and confidential
setting. Studies indicate the healing
process takes, time, patience and
support. Please join us and let your
healing begin. For information, please
contact facilitator / Sun City resident,
Ceil Feldman, a Licensed Marriage
Family Therapist specializing in the
grief process, at 360-3178.
Meditation Stress-Less Class
Relax...Rejuvenate...Refresh! Enjoy the
many health benefits of meditation:
anti-aging, stress reduction, pain relief,
insomnia relief, sharpened memory,
increased energy, etc. Fitness Dept.
sponsored, free Meditation Stress-Less
Class meets Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m., in
Speakers Hall, Sunset View Clubhouse,
from January 9 until April 24. Dress
comfortably, bring a notebook, and
arrive by 8:45 a.m. to register before
class – your SCPD ID Card is required.
Meditation Class is open to all SCPD
Residents. No experience is needed.
Lois K Rubin, PhD,MFT, Volunteer
Resident Instructor for SCPD Fitness
Dept. No phone calls, please. Email
only: SOULHLR@yahoo.com
Old Time AA Meeting
We meet on Sundays, 4–5 p.m., in the
Sunset View Clubhouse. Our schedule
of rooms changes from time to time so
you may call ahead to Jill Johnson,
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 are no dues or fees for attending
a meeting. See you Sundays at 4 p.m.
Parents’ Grief Group
We meet the first Monday of every
month from 3–5 p.m. and invite any
parent who has lost a child to join us.
We offer empathetic listening, discuss
coping skills and offer mutual support
in an atmosphere of confidentiality and
understanding. Contact resident Phyllis
Katz for details at 200-8634.
Stroke Survivors
Our sessions are on the third Monday,
1:30 p.m., at the Lake View Clubhouse.
All are welcome. Come meet and enjoy
communicating and supporting fellow
survivors. Looking forward to meeting
newcomers as well as long-time
members. For more information, call
Phyllis at 345-2554.
PRO SHOP & STARTER
Daily · 6 a.m. – 5 p.m.
GOLF CART GATES
Manorgate: Open 24 Hours
Kent Street Gate: Open 24 Hours
Kent Street Pedestrian Gate: Open 24 Hours
Pro Shop
NEWS
Golf Course
UPDATE
By John McLaughlin
Head Golf Professional
By Tyler Truman
Golf Course
Superintendent
Greetings from the Pro Shop!
With April upon us, it’s hard to believe that the season is slowly
coming to an end. The Pro Shop staff has been working hard to
make each and every round an enjoyable one. With that in mind,
we will be hosting our annual Par 3 Scramble Tournament on
April 20 on the San Gorgonio course. We make the entire golf
course a Par 3 and allow teams of five to compete for big prizes.
Contact the Pro Shop today to enroll in this fun event.
We have two events scheduled on April 13, one event is Couples
Golf and the other is Ladies Spring Team. These two events will
occupy both courses for an 8:00 a.m. Shotgun start. There will be
1:00 p.m. Shotguns following these two events to accommodate all
other players. We apologize for the conflict but hopefully we can
accommodate all who wish to play.
Mark your calendars: on April 27 The First Tee Putting Contest
will be held at the Putting Course from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. This event
is hosted by the Mountain Vista Ladies Golf Club and every year
the kids have a blast. All children who participate in this event are
part of The First Tee of the Coachella Valley, an organization which
strives to provide life training as well as training in golf course
skills.
Finally, I need to ask a favor of all our residents. If you have a
range basket that belongs to our operation in your cart or at your
home, could you please return it? At the start of the season, we had
over 75 baskets and now we are down to only 50…so if you could
help us out, I would really appreciate it.
We appreciate all of our resident golfers’ help in making each
round enjoyable for everyone.
Happy Easter and see you on the links!
What a wonderful winter we have had here at Sun
City Palm Desert. Yes, there have been a number
of frost days that made it hard for plants to grow.
However, over the last month, temperatures have
made great growing conditions for the turf and
flowers, which everyone can see throughout the
property.
Starting in March and continuing through
April, staff has started to remove frost stressed
plants and replace them with new more vibrant
ones that will grow and provide colorful flowers
throughout the spring and summer months.
Maintenance is in full swing for all greenbelts,
dog parks and common areas.
As we did last year, staff will continue to
monthly aerate greens, tees and fairways.
This process will not be intrusive to play, or in
the greenbelts or parks while assisting in
transitioning from Rye grass to Bermuda grass
over the next several months.
Staff has had an opportunity to spray
preemergents in the planter beds to mitigate the
heavy weed intrusion, which aids in reducing
time spent weeding these areas in the future. This
also allows the team more time detailing other
areas of the property and providing all residents
and guests with a well maintained, better quality
community here at Sun City Palm Desert.
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Art
Oils, Acrylics, Watercolor,
Pastel & Drawing
Bill Cook · 760-200-5599
All classes are in the 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: Tues., 1 pm
Acrylics: Wednesdays, 9 am
Creative Painting: Wednesdays, 1 pm
Pastels: Thursdays, 9 am
Watercolor Intermediate: Thursdays, 1 pm
Drawing: Fridays, 9 am
Print Making: Fridays, 1 pm
Art Videos: Sundays, 4 pm
Spring Party: Thursday, March 11, 5 pm
Arrowhead+, LV
Board Meeting: Tues., April 30, 4 pm
Art Studio, MV
by Marie Papia
This will be a busy month for the Art
Club. April 11, the Spring Party will take
place in the Lake View Clubhouse. We
hope to see you there; this will be our last
big party of the season.
Check out the some of the prize
winning Paintings hanging in the Art
Studio this month. Then come down and
join in the classes and get busy painting
your winner.
It's Election time for our Board. If you
have ever thought about running for an
office, this is the time to throw your hat
into the ring. It's good to have people
with new ideas and it's nice to have a
voice and be involved with the planning
and running of your club.
April 15, the Election ballots for the
new Board will be mailed out to current
members. Enclosed with your ballot, you
will find your new membership form for
the coming year of 2013 / 2014. All
ballots must be returned by deadline on
May 6, 2013, by 5 p.m.
Astronomy
Star Gazing
Jim Fortenberry · 760-772-1073
General Meeting: Weds., April 24, 7 pm
Tahoe, LV
by Jim Fortenberry
All are invited to the meeting on
April 24, 7 p.m. in the Tahoe Room,
Lake View Clubhouse. The program is:
Structure of the Milky Way Galaxy.
Astronomers once believed that the
Solar System was at the center of the
Milky Way Galaxy. It was further
believed the Galaxy was small because
stars farther than a few thousand light
years couldn’t be seen. The estimated
size is now 300 billion stars! Let’s put
this in perspective with a scale model
using grains of salt as stars.
1. Our Sun: one grain of salt
2. One 26-oz box of salt: 16.25 million
grains of salt
3. 18,462 boxes of salt required for 300
billion grains (enough to fill 300
bathtubs with salt)
4. Start placing each grain of salt no
closer than 7 miles from any other grain
5. Oops! Our planet is not big enough for
such a model which requires an area the
size of Mercury’s orbit — a diameter
72 million miles about the Sun — you
know, that little grain of salt we started
with
STAR PARTY: April 20, 8 p.m. All
invited. The spring sky is upon us.
Jupiter and a quarter moon rule the sky.
Say goodbye to the constellations of
winter. Location: East greenbelt off
Donny Circle south of Alliance Way.
360-7726/772-1073.
Billiards
Social & Tournament Billiards
Ray Nasuta · 760-345-4664
Member Play: Monday – Friday, 1 pm
Billiards Room, SV
Speakers Hall, SV
by Ray Nasuta
We held our Club championships in early
February to determine who would have
their name on the perpetual trophy for
the A and B divisions. With a field of 19
contestants in the B division, Ron Overli
was once again a winner. This is the third
time he has won this honor. Runner-up
went to Gordon Hogenauer.
With only a field of 12 players in the
A division, Pauli Loria won his second
title. Runner-up was Russ Cartwright.
Congratulations are in order for these
Billiards Club members. They were all
presented trophies for their efforts.
We also held two 8-ball tournaments
during the month. Winners were:
• 2/21 Sandy Schachter & Mike Merideth
• 2/28 Lou Lucchi & Bill Wetherill
The Billiards Club holds its monthly
meeting on the first Wednesday of each
month at 2 p.m. in Speakers Hall. If you
are interested in learning more about the
club, please attend the meeting.
Bocce
Social & Tournament Bocce
Bob Grossman · 760-360-9920
Member Play: Mon., Tues., Wed., 1 pm
Bocce Courts, SV
by Bob Grossman
Our club plays on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday. Sign up and instructions are
from 12:30 – 1 p.m. Club play starts at
1 p.m. As our weather warms up, please
remember to keep yourselves well
hydrated while playing bocce.
Joel Markss will replace Jean Woodruff
as our new Secretary. On behalf of our
club, I would like to thank Jean for her
dedicated service and welcome Joel to
the committee.
Armen Tchobanian and I represented
the Bocce Club at the Annual Health Fair
held in the Sierra Ballroom on Februay 21.
Many potential new members signed up.
February Tournament Winners: 1st
Place – Bocce Boys: Bob Grossman,
Jack Kelty, Buddy Lifpitz, Armen
Tchobanian; 2nd Place – Sharp Shooters:
Angie Burman, Bob Columbo, Heather
Gehring, Bill Reiter; 3rd Place – Queens:
Judy Jackson, Theresa Martel, Mary
Williams, Anita Yegsigian; 4th Place –
Roadrunners: Will Gross, Gomer Pound,
Gwen Vickers, Merv Williams.
A potluck party will be held in April.
Further information will be forthcoming.
Please check the bocce website or the
bulletin board at the bocce pavilion for
the latest information.
Our April tournament is scheduled for
Wednesday, April 17 at 1 p.m. Please
contact our tournament chairman, Armen
Tchobanian for further information.
New members are always welcome!
Boomers & Friends
50’s & 60’s Revisited
Jill Manee · 760-360-2681
Board Meeting: Monday, April 1, 3:30 pm
San Jacinto, MV
Dinner: Sunday, April 7, 6 pm
Ventana, MV
Dinner: Saturday, April 13, 6 pm
Sierra Ballroom+, MV
by Joanie Olson
Hear the ocean waves and the Beach
Boys music across the sand when you
attend "Life's a Beach" on April 13,
Saturday. Be entertained by Organic Sol
for dinner and dancing with a cash bar.
Five food stations will delight the
beachcomber palate, all for the price of
$30/per person members and $40 /per
person nonmembers. Flyers are sent to
members for registration on the e-mail
blasts from our president, Jill Manee.
Non-members can find these flyers in
the kiosks at the clubhouses.
Lunch Bunch has recently visited the
Solono Bistro in La Quinta in February
and the Citron at the Viceroy in March.
Another exciting location for April will
be announced in the e-mail blast sent out
to members. Men and women attend
these delightful events.
This is the last month for our Boomers
Board for 2012-13 season, which has
been run so well for two years under the
skillful leadership of Jill Manee. She
has been a delight of organization and
camaraderie. The new board will begin
in May. They are: Janet Olsen, President;
Sandy Kubal, Vice President; Joanie
Olson and Vickie Miller, Co-Secretaries;
Jack Drill, Treasurer; Cheryl Winters,
Membership.
British, Commonwealth
& Friends
Brian Press · 760-565-8807
Newly chartered, two very successful
functions have already taken place. The
first a dessert pot luck attended by 70
people. The second a Quiz night attended
by over 50. Future events include an
international short film night in March.
Thru June we are planning a varied menu
of “something different.” So please come
join us and socialize with others from
different cultures and learn how the other
half lives! Our objective is we have fun.
For membership details look in the
stands in all three clubs or contact
Brian Press at 565-8807 or email
bp0071@yahoo.com.
BZB'S
Knitting, Crocheting, Needlecrafts
Susan Wilder · 760-851-8989
Member Crafting: Tuesdays, 9 am
Saddleback/Idyllwild, MV
by Jean Leonard
Researchers recommend knitting for
relaxation! (BZB's reported reading this
in a desert newspaper recently.) It's true
say researchers at the Mind/Body Medical
Institute at Harvard Medical School who
claim that they have discovered that
knitting, crocheting and embroidery are as
effective as meditation, yoga or chanting in
triggering the body's relaxation response.
They say that when you are knitting the
repetitive motions block the hormone
noradrenalin. That lowers blood pressure
and heart rate and, in one study, needle
workers heart rates dropped by eleven
beats a minute while they worked. BZBs
seem to have always known this, for it
has been discussed by the group many
times. Perhaps women have intuitively
realized it for generations and that is why
we have works of art like the Bayou
tapestry embroidered by ladies who's
men had gone off to war. Widows who
have joined BZB's will tell you that not
only does knitting and crocheting have a
calming effect but so does working with
a group of friendly women and then there
is the added pleasure of knowing that the
blanket you make will be keeping a poor
homeless person warm.
BZB's meet every Tuesday from 9 until
noon in the Idyllwild/Saddleback rooms at
the Mountain View Clubhouse. Feel free
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to drop by and get to know us and learn
about our organization. We are a friendly
group of women from many different
countries and from all over the USA.
Camera
Digital Photography Instruction
Steve Davis · 310-525-6218
Gen. Mtg/Mixer: Tues., April 2, 6:30 pm
Speakers Hall, SV
Meeting: Thursday, April 11, 9 am
Canyon, SV
Board Meeting: Thurs., April 18, 9:30 am
Arrowhead, LV
Social: Sunday, April 28, 5 pm
Tahoe+, LV
by Janet Davis
Spring is here and it's a wonderful time
to photograph wildflowers. Remember to
get down to their level in order to capture
more detail and that flowers look great
on bright cloudy days. Our May 6 program
will feature local photographer Roger
Isabell who'll explain how to photograph
and print your best flower shots. He will
show award-winning photographs and
include in his talk composition, lighting,
printing, and Photoshop techniques. All
levels of photographers will benefit from
the evening.
Our education chair has been busy.
On February 25, we held a clinic on
evaluating and improving your photos.
On March 28, we followed up with a
clinic on photo editing. We're planning a
one to one tutorial in April for members
who have questions about using their
cameras.
Our last competition will be on April 2.
The categories will be pictorial, nature,
photojournalism and field trip. This
is always a learning experience for all.
You can learn an enormous amount
just listening to the judges critique the
photos.
If the wildflowers are in bloom, we'll
carpool to Anza Borrego for a photo
shoot in April. The exact date will
depend on the flowers' schedule! Our
field trip chair has organized a three-day
trip to Monument Valley and Canyon de
Chelley at the end of May.
We'll be honoring our top three
photographers for 2012-2013 at our end
of the season party on April 28.
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Canasta
Cards
Marjorie A. Holmes · 760-772-4384
Member Play: Tuesday, 12:30 pm
Arrowhead+, LV
by Pat Ankeny
The Canasta Club meets year-round on
Tuesdays 12:30-4 p.m. in the Lake View
Clubhouse to enjoy playing "Sun City
Canasta." Annual dues are $10 check,
and usually paid each January for the
calendar year. Members sign up for the
following weeks of play, or call ahead so
that foursomes can be made. There are
also tournaments and luncheons during
the year.
Reminder: Please be reliable and
prompt for the date you signed up to play.
If unavoidable change for emergencies,
call Marge to give advance notice,
preferably with your pre-arranged
substitute's name and phone number to
avoid disappointing others in your
assigned foursome and giving Marge
more gray hairs. Hopefully, flu season is
past and everyone is in good health for
our upcoming spring.
Car
Have Fun Drive With Us
Phil Kaye · 760-345-1193
Arrowhead/Big Bear, LV
by Phil Kaye
Our next rally will be a fun, fun event
involving golf carts. No cars. The golf
cart driver and navigator will negotiate
several different obstacle courses. To add
to the fun on one of the courses the driver
is blindfolded receiving driving instructions from his or her navigator. Adding
to the enjoyment of this event is that the
driver and navigator will change places
for a second run of all of the courses.
While not driving the participants will be
on the sidelines laughing at those on the
courses. This event will be put on by our
founder, Alden Glickman, and his lovely
wife, Iris. No date in April has been set
for this event so check in with us to find
out when and where in Sun City this will
happen. If you do not have a golf cart
there will be golf carts available. Or just
come on out and laugh and have fun with
us. After the event we will meet for lunch
and laugh again.
Remember, we are not a sports car or
classic car club. We are simply a car club
with any licensed vehicle qualifying you
for membership. Those of you who are
interested in joining our club are
welcome at our monthly membership
meeting held on the last Wednesday of
the month at 7 p.m. in the Arrowhead
Room of the Lake View Clubhouse.
Also, you are welcome to participate in
one of our events as a non-member.
Have Fun Drive With Us
Card
Gin Rummy, Cribbage, Hearts, Scrabble
Carole Landy · 760-345-4574
Member Play: Tuesday, 12 pm
Oasis/Canyon, SV
by Ed Brown
The Card Club is the place to be and
make new friends and play new games:
Cribbage, Gin, Hearts and Scrabble.
Refreshments served. $10 annual dues.
We meet every Tuesday, 12 to 4 p.m.,
Sunset View Clubhouse. “Have fun and
win with us.” Please call Ed Brown,
345-6140. Non-members are welcome.
Have fun, then join the club.
Ceramics
Open Ceramics
Sarah Gonzales · 510-427-2043
Member Crafting: Daily, 8 am – 8 pm
Ceramics Studio, MV
by Sarah Gonzales
SCPD residents who wish to take up the
hobby of ceramics for fun and relaxation
are invited to become members. Limited
ceramics supplies are available through
the club at the posted hobby store hours.
Many Ceramics Club members enjoyed
displaying their wares in the Sun City
Arts and Craft Show on March 15-16 in
the Mountain View Clubhouse. Many
beautiful ceramic pieces were sold.
The Club will hold its second general
meeting on Wednesday, April 17 at
11 a.m., which will be followed by a
potluck social. Look on the front counter
of the studio for more details.
Residents who are interested in joining
the Ceramics Club are welcome to visit
the studio. Come by and see samples of
the type of work that can be done in the
Ceramics Studio. Prospective members
can sign-up to join after a short 20-minute
orientation on any Wednesday from
9:30 – 11:30. Club board members and
other experienced club members are
available to help you get started on
projects. If you have questions, drop us
an email at scpdceramics@gmail.com.
Couples Putters
Social & Competitive Putting
Frank Allen · 760-200-0541
Board Meeting: Tuesday, April 9, 3 pm
Santa Rosa, MV
Luncheon: Saturday, April 27, 12 pm
Sierra Ballroom+, LV
by Jude McDaniel
Greetings fellow putters. Not only do we
have a great time on our lovely course on
Saturday mornings we have also enjoyed
a wonderful dinner dance in February
and our late afternoon session and casual
dinner in March. We are now we are
looking forward to our end of the season
luncheon on April 27.
At this luncheon we will have our
general election for the new governing
board for the 2013-2014 season. This is
the perfect opportunity to sign up for the
many volunteer positions that are
available. Volunteers are really what keep
the club running so smoothly. Sign up
sheets will be available. Think starters,
check in, special events, decorations or
any other skills that you have to offer.
As always, we welcome putters of all
skills. With two sessions, sign up for the
8:30 tee off is 7:30-8:10 at the Lake View
Clubhouse and 9:30-10:10 for the 10:30
session. Keep enjoying our beautiful
weather, have fun and be mindful of
proper etiquette on the course.
Kudos to Frank Allen, our dedicated
president, the board members and all
the committed volunteers who give so
generously of their time.
Creative Arts
Paper & Decorative Arts
Nancy Mertes · 760-360-2484
Bonnie Jones · 760-345-4592
Member Crafting: Tuesdays, 1 pm
Sewing Studio, MV
by Cecilia Weismann
The Spring Arts and Crafts Show was a
great success for our talented members
whose chose to sell their crafts. It is
amazing how many different ideas and
techniques emanate from this group.
Thank you to all of you who came to buy
and those of you who just stopped by to
say hello.
If you have wanted to make greeting
cards for different occasions but needed
help, join us and we will be glad to help.
There is an abundance of stamps and
supplies for your use. More importantly,
our members are very knowledgeable
and are willing to show you how to be
creative. It is always interesting for us to
compare ideas with each other. One of
our continuing projects is making cards
for the Sunshine Club.
Dues are $5 a year. Beginners are
welcome. Remember that everyone is a
beginner at some time. We invite anyone
who is interested in creating memories
for any occasion to come in and see what
we are doing.
Our snowbird members have begun to
leave us. They will be missed and we
wish them a good and safe summer.
Meetings are held Tuesday afternoons
from 1–3 p.m. in the MV Sewing Studio.
Any questions? Call Nancy Mertes
360-2484 or Bonnie Jones 345-4592.
Cyclists
Bicycling
Brian Farris · 760-360-1153
Big Bear/Silverwood, LV
Social: Tuesday, April 16, 6 pm
Building D, MV
by Linda Bennett, VP
This past February, a group of our
members rode their bikes from Oceanside
to San Diego, and then they took the train
back to Oceanside. Earlier in the month,
many of us rode in a club-organized ride
through Box Canyon. Cyclists from our
club also rode in the Tour de Palm Springs.
In March, we enjoyed a group ride in
Borrego Springs to see the wildflowers.
This month, we will say farewell to
many of our members who are snowbirds;
however, those of us who are here full
time will be riding all over the Coachella
Valley on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday, and Friday, whenever the
weather permits.
Our April meeting, which is the last
meeting of the season for us, will be
Wednesday, April 10, at 3 p.m. at the
Lake View Clubhouse in the Big
Bear/Silverwood Room. Meetings are
held the second Wednesday of the month
from October through April.
If you are curious about riding with us
and think you might like to join us,
please come to our meeting. We would
love to meet you. For more information
about the SCPD Cyclists, visit our web
site: www.scpdcyclists.com. Don’t fail to
notice a wonderful group picture of us
wearing our new official Club jerseys
taken by our club member, Jerry Chatow.
Desert Dancers
Square & Round Dancing
Marilyn Frank · 760-360-7498
Classes: Tuesdays, 6 pm
Dance Studio, SV
Dance: Sunday, April 14, 12:30 pm
Sierra Ballroom, MV
Board Meeting: Thursday, April 18, 3 pm
Saddleback, MV
Duplicate Bridge
Cards
Anne Lund · 760-772-8701
Member Play: Mondays, 9 am
Arrowhead+, LV
Member Play: Tuesdays, 6:15 pm
Fridays, 12:15 pm
Tahoe+, LV
by Phyllis Evans
Congratulations to Charlotte Rothman
and her ever-helping committee for the
great PIZZA PARTY that so many of our
club member and guests enjoyed on
March 1. Papa Dan's did a super job with
all the pizza's and salads. Quite the party.
The club is looking forward to the next
party in May.
Everyone has been enjoying the games
each week, having our season members
with us certainly helps to fill up the
tables for all of our sessions. Please
note the corrected time for the Friday
game sessions. Previously it was listed
incorrectly, 12:15 p.m. is the correct
game starting time.
The top ten players for February were:
Firoza Cooper, Abe Pineles, Greta
Pineles, Marvin Markowitz, Robbie
Robbin, Jean Chappell, Connie
McAllister, Sally Slater, Myra Le Baer
and Patricia Coontz.
The club holds three sanctioned games
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each week: a NLM game on Monday
mornings starting at 9 a.m., an open
game on Tuesday evenings starting at
6:15 p.m. and on Friday afternoons, both
an open game and I/N game starting at
12:15 p.m. All games are held in the
Lake View Clubhouse. If you are in need
of a partner it is best for you to call Shari
Klivans at 790-345-7796 or email her at
lklivans@aol.com.
setting, are normally held on the second
Wednesday of each month. Look for
announcements via E-mail, the bulletin
boards, and flyers in the clubhouse racks.
The Financial Club also has a page on
the SCPDCA web site where you can see
the schedule of guest speakers.
Financial
Premium Wine Education
Nick Miller · 760-345-6845
Dinner: Thurs., April 4, 6 pm
Ventana, MV
San Gorgonio, MV
Financial Education
R. Kent McDonald · 760-345-2931
Vector Vest SIG: Tues., April 9, 1 pm
Saddleback, MV
Workshop: Weds., April 10, 2:30 pm
Palm, SV
General Mtg.: Weds., April 24, 2:30 pm
Speakers Hall, SV
by R. Kent McDonald
This month, we will hold two meetings at
Sunset View Clubhouse. At the 2:30 p.m.
April 10 Workshop in the Palm Room,
estate-planning attorney Karin Hesseltine
from Hesseltine Law in Palm Desert, will
discuss wills and trusts in plain English
for ease of understanding. As always,
group discussion is encouraged.
The guest speaker at our 2:30 p.m.
General Meeting in Speakers Hall on
April 24 will be Karl Romero, CFP with
the boutique investment consulting firm
Karl Romero & Associates, will speak
on Preferred Stocks, A Possible Solution?
Learn about the pros and cons of
preferred stocks if you are seeking both
income and growth along with liquidity.
The Financial Club strives to provide
education regarding financial matters
by inviting guest experts to make
presentations to our members at monthly
General Meetings, and by furnishing a
Financial Information Center at the
SCPD library. The information center
features daily newspapers, weekly and
monthly journals, advisory newsletters
and books, to assist our members in
managing their personal financial affairs.
Members find the Value Line Investment
Survey to be a particularly useful benefit
of Club membership.
In addition, Education Workshops on
investing, presented in a classroom
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April 2013
Food &Wine
Connoisseurs
by Carol Russakow
Happy April Fools’ Day, everyone! Have
you had some bad food-wine pairings
recently and wondered if you were the
butt of a bad April Fools joke? If so, here
is some “food” for thought.
First, tannins and fatty dishes go well
together because they are so different; it’s
a study in contrasts. Tannins, such as in
Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah, create a
drying sensation in the mouth. The silky,
buttery texture of fats acts like a “tannin
eraser,” alleviating that drying sensation
and helping to break up the richness of
the fat. People think that tannic reds and
steak go well together because of the red
meat, but this only works if the meat has
a lot of fat in it. The tannic wines also go
well with avocado, butter and cheese. Try
a mac’n cheese recipe with a big cab,
and you’ll taste the magic. Conversely,
try it with chicken, and you’ll taste
the difference—probably not very
appealing. Now add avocado to the dish,
and note how it now pairs quite well with
a tannic wine.
Reservations are now closed for the
dinner on April 4. Out last event of the
year is a Wine and Cheese party on May
2. You’ll be notified by email if we have
your email address.
Have questions? Call any of the Board
Members: Nick Miller, President; Helen
Reardon, Susan Vee and Chuck Hellman,
Vice Presidents; Carol Russakow,
Secretary; or Pete Ferrentino, Treasurer.
Forum
Discussion Groups
Marc Rosen · 831-455-1850
Board Meeting: Weds., April 3, 3 pm
Tahoe, LV
General Mtg.: Weds., April 1o, 6:30 pm
Oasis+, SV
by Wes McNeel
The April meeting of the Forum Club
will feature Beth Hill Skinner, a noted
authority on the Middle East, for a
presentation entitled Defiance as a
Strategy for Survival; Iran and Syria in
2013. The presentation will focus on:
what are the threats to stability in the
Middle East; what affect the Iranian
stance of confrontation will have on the
United States as well as the goals of
Nuclear Non-Proliferation; the impact of
the Syrian civil war; the unfolding
humanitarian crisis and possible
responses to the defiant Syrian and
Iranian governments.
The meeting takes place Wednesday,
April 10, 2013 in the Oasis Room of the
Sunset View Clubhouse. Registration
begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting
starts at 7 p.m. We welcome all our
members as well as any other Sun City
Palm Desert residents interested in
joining their friends and neighbors in
discussions of timely economic and
political issues.
Dues are $10 per person or $15 per
household couple. The SCPD 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, please contact
Forum Club President Marc Rosen at
831-206-5784, or Ron Oard at 772-4589.
Fun City Bowlers
Mixed Bowling
Larry Toms · 760-360-2193
Member Play: Mondays, 1 pm
Offsite: Fantasy Lanes
by Bonna Campellone
Does it seem possible that the 27-week
season is nearing its end? But don't let
that discourage you from joining us as a
substitute. It is never too late to become
involved. Our regular season ends April
15, but bowling will continue through
the summer months without set teams.
There will be a Position Round on
the last day of bowling, April 15, 2013.
Substitutes will be allowed on the
Position Round provided they have an
established average.
The King and Queen of the Hill
tournament started on February 25 and
will run through the last week of bowling.
Such a fun competition seems to bring
out the best in bowlers.
Join us at Fantasy Springs Bowling
Lanes on Monday afternoons. Practice
begins at 1 p.m. and bowling begins at
1:15 p.m. If you are interested in the stats
or want to know more about the league,
you can find Fun City Bowlers on the
SCPDCA web site.
For more information, call President
Larry Toms at 360-2193.
Garden
Desert Gardening
Lani Young · 760-772-0380
General Meeting: Thurs., April 11, 8:45 am
LV / Offsite
Board Meeting: Thursday, April 18, 9 am
Big Bear, LV
by Lani Young
Mark your calendars, April 11, for the
SCPD Garden Club tour of Sun City
Private Gardens. Make your reservations
– free to members, $5.00/nonmembers.
Pick up your maps and directions at the
Lake View Clubhouse at 8:45 a.m.
Gardens will be open from 9 – 11 a.m.
No early birds, please. Gardens will
close promptly at 11 a.m. Don't miss this
opportunity to see some of the most
fascinating gardens in Sun City that will
inspire new ideas for you to use in your
own gardens. Pick up a flyer in the
clubhouse kiosks, return the Reservation
Form in an envelope with your check
(payable to SCPD Garden Club) and
drop into the Garden Club Mail Box #18
in the Mountain View Clubhouse across
from the Post Office.
Our community is bursting with
colorful blooms and flowering trees.
Treat yourself to a casual walk down Del
Webb, stopping to smell the flowers and
take in the fresh air all around us. Notice
the fountains with their playful water
displays and the ducks waddling along
the edges of the ponds. The beautiful
mountains, palm trees, lakes, landscaping
…it doesn't get any better! This is a
wonderful community to live in, enjoy
life and make new friends. See you at
the Garden Tour! See the flyers in the
clubhouse kiosks for more details.
Please renew your membership if you
haven't already. If you have any questions
please call: Kay Herbst for Garden Tour
Info 772-7667; Bernadette Newlon for
Membership Info 636-1726.
22: Family Tree Maker
Instruction with Barbara Kaye
• April 29: No Meeting
Flyers, which include an application
form, are available at all clubhouses. Our
annual membership fee is $15.
For additional information contact
Gary Fredericksen at 772-8071
Genealogy
Kommt Und Macht Mit
Brigitte Jackson · 760-200-3788
Social: Saturday, April 27, 5 pm
Tahoe+, LV
by Ro Small
Tracing Your Family History
Gary Fredericksen · 760-772-8071
General Meeting: Mondays, 9 am
Saddleback/Idyllwild, MV
by Ardyn Fredericksen
April – the month when plans are being
made for the coming summer months.
Some of our members are already
planning genealogy trips to further
document their most recent discoveries.
Fun and exciting? We think so. Finding
that marriage certificate of your great
grandparents? Priceless!
New members are always welcome
and we may be able to help you get
started with “finding your roots.”
We meet on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. in
the Idyllwild/Saddleback Rooms at the
Mountain View Clubhouse. Doors open
at 9:00 for library access and socializing.
• April 1 – Genealogy discussions and
sharing of recent discoveries
• April 8- Speaker: Donna Bradle; Topic:
Native American Research, What You
Need to Know. Donna is an author,
historian, genealogist and Native
American. She has written many
articles, given lectures and taught
genealogy. Specializing in Native
American ancestry, she is also
proficient in American and various
international bloodlines. Her book,
Native Americans of San Diego County
was published in 2009 and she is
currently writing another. She resides in
the mountains of Southern California
with her husband; having retired from
over 20 years as medical administrator,
and parenting 28 foster children as well
as her own daughters. You won’t want
to miss this presentation.
• April 15: Genealogy discussions and
open forum
• April
German Club
& Friends
Spring has sprung and the German Club
is preparing for our final social of the
season. The theme for April is Hawaiian
and will take place in the Tahoe Room in
the Lake View Clubhouse on Saturday
April 27.
Our spring fest was a success and
enjoyed by all. A delicious meal and
entertainment and lots of conversation in
German and in English were the order of
the evening.
For more information on our club or
social events please contact Brigitte
Jackson at 200-3788 or Ro Small at
772-9649. Hope to see you in April!
Gourmet
Dine Around
Judie Burlingame · 760-200-0774
by Angela Ficht
The lovely patio of Le Vallauris in Palm
Springs will be the location for our April
23 Gourmet Club dinner. Le Vallauris is
located on Tahquitz Canyon west of Palm
Canyon Drive and next to the Palm Springs
Art Museum. If you have not received
notice of the dinner cost and menu
choices by email, please look for a flyer
in the kiosks in our clubhouses.
Membership information is also available
there. Treasurer Bill Peters at 200-8524
may be contacted for further information
about the dinner or membership.
Our president is Judie Burlingame at
200-0774. If you have questions or an
update regarding your email mailing,
please call Marty Maloney at 772-7764.
A Gourmet Club general meeting will
be held on Thursday, May 2, at 2:30 in
the Tahoe Room of our Lake View
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Clubhouse. We will have an election of
officers, announcements and opportunity
for questions. We encourage all members
to attend and give suggestions for the
coming year.
Our last dinner of this year will be held
on May 21. Please mark your calendar
and plan to attend.
Here We Go Travel
Short & Long Trips
Barbara Heinrichs · 760-200-0689
Board Meeting: Mon., April 1, 9:30 am
Santa Rosa, MV
General Meeting: Mon., April 15, 7 pm
Oasis/Canyon, SV
by Edie Whitman
Our trips to the Aquarium of the Pacific
and to Nordstrom’s in March were well
attended and enjoyed by our members.
On April 18 Barbara Williams will go
to Algodones, Mexico, where you can
buy medicine and other goodies that you
may want to purchase. The cost is
$30.00, which includes the cost of the
bus and the driver’s tip. There will be a
no-host lunch. You must have a valid
passport to enter Mexico. Please call
Barbara Williams at 772-6891 if you
would like to go on this trip.
An exciting trip will be on May 8
when Eleanor Segall will take us to The
Follies in Palm Springs. The cost of $70
includes bus, driver’s tip and admission
to the show. It is an afternoon performance
and will be followed by a no-host dinner
at “Manhattan of the Desert” restaurant.
Please call Eleanor at 360-0895 to sign
up for this trip.
Please attend our next General
Membership meeting on April 15 in our
new meeting rooms, Oasis/Canyon at the
Sunset View Clubhouse. We will introduce
new trips for June, July and August.
Hope to see you soon.
Hiking
Exploring Nature on Foot
Ernie Manson · 760-870-1266
Meeting: Thursday, April 25, 4 pm
San Gorgonio, MV
by Ken Linville
There is now just two months remaining
in our 2012- 2013 hiking season and it’s
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apparent that it has been another very
successful year thanks to our hike leaders,
board members and Ernie Manson, our
club president.
There still are a lot of great hikes
planned for the rest of the season, so pick
up a hiking schedule in one of the kiosks
located in the three (3) clubhouses and
join in on these fun and healthy treks
which are suited for everyone depending
on their ability and desire for just a short
easy paced walk to a strenuous workout.
You can also check on current hiking
schedules, including photos, maps and
list of hike leaders and board members
by accessing our web site at www.scpdhc
then Hiking Club under Chartered Clubs.
Although we are fortunate to have
great hiking trails in the Coachella Valley,
there are other great places outside of our
local desert to hike and explore in such
as Joshua Tree National Park, Anza
Borrego Desert State Park, Santa Rosa
Plateau Ecological Reserve and the San
Bernardino and San Gabriel Mountains.
It was good seeing everyone at our
Club’s End of Season Event last month
at Ventana’s including the election of new
officers for the upcoming 2013-2014
season. In the May article, listed will be
all of the new elected Officers.
Hope to see you all on club hikes and
events. Happy trekking.
Homecrafters
Club for Home Crafters
Fred Weinman · 760-345-0523
by Dianne Weinman
The Homecrafters Club is a group of
residents who do various crafts at home
or in our garage. We have two meetings
a year, before the March Craft Show and
the November Craft Show. Our crafters
are hard at work all year long creating
various items such as: custom birdhouses,
original designs on gourds, knitted
scarves and clothing, handcrafted
wooden items such as bowls, plaques,
pens, and clocks. Some in our group
make dolls, furniture, painted roof tiles,
and many other novelty items.
If you have a hobby that you do at
home and would like to join our group
and sell your items at the annual Craft
Shows, please contact Dianne Weinman
at 345-0523.
Italian Heritage
Celebrating Italian Heritage
Frank Montiforte · 760-200-3490
Social: Thursday, April 4, 5 pm
Tahoe+, LV
by Frank Montiforte
We had a great turnout at our "Evening
of Comedy" on March 6. The evening
was filled with laughter and music,
followed by a wine and cheese reception.
Special thanks to everyone who helped
make this event such a success, especially
Don Mustaccio and Frank Montiforte for
putting everything together.
Upcoming on April 4 will be our
WHITE ELEPHANT SALE which will
be our Annual Fundraiser. Start looking
for those special items you'd like to
donate and call either Betty E. Smith
360-2866 or Bonnie Faccidimo 636-1810
to make a donation and arrange receiving
and/or pickup of your items. Sale runs
from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at Lake View.
After the sale closes at 6:30 p.m. we'll
have a Member Only Dinner and Auction
which will feature dinners prepared by
members and held in their home which
will be auctioned during the dinner
portion of the evening. If you'd like to
prepare your favorite dinner as a Donated
Dinner for the Auction call Lillian
Marcantoni 360-0999 and she can
answer any questions you may have.
Dinner reservation deadline is March 30
or until sold out. If sold out, you can ask
to be wait listed for any cancellations.
Call Lillian at 360-0999 for details.
Jewelry
Jewelry Making &Wearable Art
Phyllis Dunn · 760-200-2821
Member Crafting: Mondays, 8 am
Sewing Studio, MV
Member Crafting: Thursdays, 8:30 am
Whitney, MV
Meeting: Thursday, April 25, 11:30 am
Silverwood, LV
by Audrey Bierman
The Arts and Crafts show is now behind
us and we are back to relaxing and
enjoying our projects.
April is a very busy month for us. We
will be having our general meeting and
election of officers this month.
Then, one of our very fun days will be
our bead exchange. This is all about
trading beads we are not using and
getting new ones. You know, your trash
is someone else's treasure. There are lots
of treasures and the gals are anxious to
put ideas in to jewelry. Lunch is also part
of this exciting day.
There were several classes in the past
month on making bracelets. Hopefully,
everyone making them got the
opportunity to show them off. Anyone
interested in joining our group is
welcome to come and visit and see what
we have to offer. Meeting places have
changed for the month, so please check
above and see where we are this month.
Dues are $15.00 for the year (July to
July) and are payable upon joining. Hope
to see you soon.
Just For Fun
A Social Club for SCPD Residents
Rose Marie Sherry · 760-200-4903
by Rose Marie Sherry
St. Patrick’s Day celebration brought out
the Irish in all the guests with song and
spirit. Fitz warmed the cockles of our
heart with an Irish sing-along with all
the raucous bar-room songs and put a
smile on our face and a tear in our eye
with When Irish Eyes are Smiling,
Danny Boy, and Too-ra-Loo-ra-Loorra… Enough of the Blarney!
Coming next month on May 9 is a
great evening at the Mexican Fiesta. The
specialty of the house will be Margaritas
“en las rockas.” The inimitable, Ronnie
Felix, who has been showcased in
our Ventana Room, will entertain us
with lively music and his effervescent
personality. Remember to sign up early
as seating is limited at Lake View
Clubhouse. All information will be
available on our Web Page, the Channel
98, and flyers located in all the kiosks
after April 8.
For further information, call Rose
Marie at 200-4903, or Jean at 200-2521.
OOPS! The June event date on our
2013 calendar is incorrect. The event
will be held on June 6 and will be a
cocktail party to send us off for the
summer.
Ladies’ 9-Holers
9-Hole Golf
Sally Bradbury · 760-200-0429
Luncheon: Thursday, April 4, 11:30 am
Pavilion, SV
Board Meeting: Thursday, April 11, 11 am
Idyllwild, MV
by Sally Bradbury
And the President’s Cup goes to a real
club (and personal) favorite, Lil Secora
– another lady niner who has proven that
“Old Gals Rule”! In addition to being
given a lovely engraved gold star
paperweight and “sweeps” to spend, Lil’s
name has been engraved on the perpetual
plaque on display in the pro shop lobby.
Because we had over 95 players in the
competition, sweeps were paid to 15
places – all of whom I cannot name here.
They are posted on our web page and in
our display window. Congratulations ladies
and good job by all! Door prizes were
presented by Head Pro, John McLaughlin,
to Jeannie Duggan, MoDean McCullogh,
Jeannie Maloney and Wendy Calvert
who each won a certificate for 9 holes of
golf. Thanks John! And thanks to Sandy
Patrick for scoring and chair Joan
Corbett for all of your hard work.
Our Charity Tournament and luncheon
benefitting Lucy Curci Cancer Center
was a resounding success. We had Tee
Sponsors who made donations to provide
posters honoring or commemorating
friends and family fighting cancer – a
popular and profitable addition. Kudos
to Jeannie Maloney and her committee
for very successful event.
Next up is the Guyz & Dollz Nine hole
Tournament on April 4. We are looking
forward to reviving this fun day.
Election of officers will be held this
month. We thank our nominating
committee, chaired by Susan Armstong
and assisted by Sandy Yim, Patti Stratton
and Joan Dusenbury. The 2013-2014
officers will be announced in May.
Lady Putters
Helen Reardon · 760-574-8588
Board Mtg: Weds., April 3, 10:30 am
Saddleback, MV
Luncheon: Weds., April 10, 11:30 am
Ventana, MV
Luncheon: Weds., April 24, 10:30 am
Sierra Ballroom, MV
by Helen Reardon
How lucky are we? Not only do we live
in this little piece of paradise, but we
have the opportunity to meet and putt
with our wonderful neighbors here in
Sun City. New members are always
welcome. On February 15, 47 teams
participated in our Member/Guest
Tournament. What a fun tournament!
A big Thank You to Head Pro, John
McLaughlin and 2nd Assistant Pro, Leigh
Coleman for setting up the course, which
was indeed a challenge! The winners
were: 1st Place: Nancy Anderson and
Scotti Reynolds (34); 2nd Place: Shelly
Permut and Robin Kornblatt (34); 3rd
Place: Jackie and Jack Ludwig; 4th
Place: Joan and Jim Willis; 5th Place:
Martha and Ed Burrier; 6th Place: Alia
and Bob Hayes; 7th Place: Dorothea
Olshane and Virgil Higgins; 8th Place:
Judy Turner and Carol Kellogg; 9th
Place: Sara Shiffman and Helene
Brohamer; 10th Place: Shirley Guffey
and Art Reddy; 11th Place: Jackie Lenz
and Helen Pegg. 5 holes-in-one were
scored by: Jackie and Jack Ludwig;
Dorothea Olshane and Virgil Higgins;
Shelly Permut and Robin Kornblatt;
7 holes-in-one were scored by Nancy
Anderson and Scotti Reyonlds. Our
Guest – Gretchen Schmunk won the
beautiful putter donated by the Pro Shop.
We encourage you to attend the April
luncheon, as the election of officers for
2013-14 Season will be held. Email
blasts are sent each Monday, no later
than 7:30 p.m. to our members to remind
them of upcoming events. Be sure to visit
our website for additional information.
Let’s Compute
Computer Education
Shirley Allan · 760-345-5087
Board Meeting: Friday, April 19, 9 am
Idyllwild, MV
General Meeting: Tues., April 23, 2 pm
Speakers Hall, SV
by Yvonne Michelsen
The General Meeting of Let's Compute
will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 in
Speakers Hall at Sunset View Clubhouse.
The ever popular Denise Welch from
Computer Works will be back for our
April meeting. No matter what she
brings to show and tell she is always
interesting and a club favorite.
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There will be a drawing for prizes at
the end of the meeting. To be eligible
for prizes members must bring their
membership cards. Non-members are
welcome to attend.
The following Special Interest Groups
(SIGS) will meet in the Computer Lab.
The fire code stipulates a maximum
number of 37 people in the room. You
must be a member of Let's Compute to
attend any event held in the lab.
• PCI SIG: will meet Tuesday April 9
at 7 p.m. for a discussion of interest to
Internet and PC users.
• Mac SIG: will meet Friday, April 12 at
9 a.m. The guest speaker will be Kyle
Palmer from the P.D. Apple store.
• Kindle SIG: meeting time TBD
• iPad SIG: meeting time TBD
Volunteer monitors are on duty in the
lab six days a week, from 10 – 12:50
Monday – Friday and 10 – 12 Saturday.
Check the Web at SCPD-computerclub.org
or the newsletter "Bits and Bytes" for the
schedule of classes and current events.
Line Dance
Instruction & Social Dancing
Tom Murphy · 760-772-3902
All classes/practices in Dance Studio, SV
Beginning Dance: Mon./Weds., 10:15 am
Beginning Dance: Thurs., 11:15 am
Intermediate Dance: Mon./Weds., 11:15 am
Line Dancing: Sundays, 2 pm
Line Dancing: Mondays, 4 pm
Line Dancing: Fridays, 12 pm
Board Meeting: Monday, April 8, 1:30 pm
Idyllwild, MV
Line Dancing: Thurs., April 25, 9 am
Sierra Ballroom, MV
by Claire Dosier
The Line Dance Club started the month
of March off with a RIP ROARING
BANG with the Spring Hoedown which
was a smashing success. So many
attending and so many dances being
done as the members learn more of them
each year to do and enjoy the exercise of
it. The chicken dinner was also high on
the successful card.
So we start off April with a spring in
our steps. The beginner beginner classes
are on Thursday mornings in the dance
studio at Sunset View at 11:15 where the
opportunity is to learn the names of
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dance steps and what they are, practice
them in simple dances so that the next
step of becoming part of the Beginners
class on Mondays and Wednesdays is
easier. If you have never tried line
dancing and think it looks like fun…it
is…and this class is well worth the
effort…give it a try and see why the
Mon/Wed. classes are so popular.
A reminder…a visitor can attend any
of our classes 3 times and then you take
on member status for $15.00/yr. or pay
$3.00 each time you join us.
Love To Dance
Dancing
Faye Sloan · 760-360-7730
All classes in the Dance Studio, SV
Classes: Tuesdays, 11 am
Classes: Wednesdays, 2 pm
Classes: Thursdays, 1:30 pm
Dance: Friday, April 26, 5:30 pm
Oasis+, SV
by Faye Sloan, President
The 40'S and 50's dance was a blast from
the past — everyone loved the music and
the dances of that era.
Phyllis Bloom our Ballroom Dance
Teacher is now teaching: West Coast
Swing from 2 – 3 and then a Night Club
Two-Step from 3 – 4. Private and semiprivate classes are available; see Phyllis
for details.
Cheryl Lea did a demonstration this
year for the Wellness Fair and her class
from the Choreography and Tap sessions
performed two dances on the Sierra
Ballroom Stage. It was well received and
all participants enjoyed the opportunity.
Cheryl's Choreography Class is Tuesdays
from noon – 2 and the Tap Class is on
Thursdays from 1:30 – 2:30 in the dance
studio at the second clubhouse.
Look in the May Edition of News and
Views for all the important information
regarding the Love To Dance Club and
the announcement of the New Officers.
Any questions call Faye at 360-7730.
Mah Jongg
American & Asian Mah Jongg
Joanne Hart · 760-766-7613
Member Play: Weds & Fridays, 8:30 am
Oasis+, SV
Men’s Niners
9-Hole Golf in the Morning
Bob Funk · 760-834-8844
Board Meeting: Tuesday, April 16, 9 am
Santa Rosa, MV
by Dennis Joy
Let us all extend a warm welcome to our
new Niner members Jack Pershing, Bert
Sike, and Fred Wright. You men will
enjoy playing golf with a great group of
guys.
Games scheduled for April are:
• April 4: 6-4-2-0 One winner per
foursome (SR)
• April 11: Scramble (SG)
• April 18: Best Ball Odd, 2 Best
Balls Even/BBQ (SR/SG)
• April 25: 1-2-3 (SR)
Sign-in 7–7:30 a.m.; Starting time 8 a.m.
Other events on the Niner calendar are:
• April 4: Guyz & Dollz Tournament
• June 20: Election Lunch, Ventana
• Oct. 24: Lunch, Ventana
• Dec. 18: Christmas Lunch, Ventana
I had an interesting nine holes last
Thursday. Dave Von Kaenel was part of
the foursome. I noticed when he teed up
he was using a green ball. So, I asked
him “What's with the green ball?” He
said, “They are much easier to find in the
sand traps.” Hey, if they work for him, so
be it!
Menz Putterz
Mearl Lucken · 760-772-4012
Board Meeting: Tues., April 2, 10:30 am
Tahoe, LV
by Barry Cohen
On March 5 we had our awards luncheon
but the honorees will not be published
until the May issue due to deadlines that
I barely met. Regardless, I can say that
everyone will have had a good time and
left with extended bellies. I want to
dedicate this month's article to all of the
men who putted with us in the past and
for one reason or another are unable to
continue. You are missed and we hope
you are witnessing fair winds and calm
seas as you are in our thoughts as we
meet every Tuesday between 7:30 and
8 a.m. at the Lake View Clubhouse to
sign up and pay $3 for that week’s greens
fees. By the way, the greens are in
excellent condition. The dues remain $10
and unlike many clubs we meet and putt
year round, so you can see what a bargain
it is to be a member of this distinguished
group. Holes in one are still rewarded
with an instant $5 and low scores
continue to garner pride and additional
money. Being an ex-golfer is not
necessarily an asset to be a good putter,
so if you want to have fun, accept a
challenge and make new friends join us
every Tuesday morning. You can call
Mearl Lucken at 772-4012 or me at
772-4825. FORE!
Minnesota Memories
& Friends
Les Watson · 760-360-5532
by Les Watson
The final event of our 2012-2013 year is
now over, and the Annual Pot Luck was
its usual marvelous success. Yes! And it
was the 9th year our club has hosted this
food extravaganza. Thanks! Thanks! to all
of you who brought your special delicious
dishes. And, thanks to Phil Larson and
the many volunteers for this event.
A BIG Thank You to Ted Pederson for
his efforts in again guiding the Blood
Drive to a successful conclusion. On
March 7 many of our members stepped
forward and gave much needed blood.
We thank each of our donors for
participating in this very worthwhile
project.
The
Nomination
Committee's
Candidates for the 2013-2014 Board
were certainly well received by the
membership at the Pot Luck: President,
Bonnie Keeshin; lst Vice President,
Mary Ann Valley; 2nd Vice President,
Myron Thielman; Secretary, Larry
Corbett; Treasurer, Scott May; Members
at Large, Phil Larson, Stan Epstein. Non
Voting Members: Past President, Les
Watson; Consultant, Jim Haberfield.
Soon we will be losing our
“Snowbirds” as they make their trek
back to "digs" in Minnesota, Oregon,
Washington or wherever they spend their
summer months. We will miss them.
If you have ideas or suggestions for
next year, the Board welcomes your
thoughts. Transmit them via e-mail or
telephone. My home phone 360-5532
or my e-mail jrspresents@gmail.com
We hope you enjoyed our five events
this year and had an opportunity to make
new MM&F…friends.
Model Railroaders
of the Desert
Model Building
Richard Lane · 760-345-7234
Member Crafting: Mon/Wed/Fri, 8:30 am,
Shasta, MV
by Rod Houts
The Shasta Room of Mountain View
Clubhouse is a hub of activity for club
members who are making continuing
improvements to the HO-gauge model
train layout and are in the early stages of
creating a new mobile version of a
Z-gauge layout. Our N-gauge layout is
also active. All of these scale layouts may
be seen during our “open to the public
hours” of 8:30 – 11 a.m. on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, except the first
Wednesday of each month, when club
members and their spouses, meet for
breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at Coco’s. Come
join our friendly group, all are welcome.
Should your interest in trains be
peaked, look through our extensive
collection of VHS tapes about trains
from all over the world, both full size
potential train trips and model layouts as
well. They are available for checkout and
viewing in the comfort of your own
home.
Plans are currently being formulated
for our annual excursion trip to
experience train travel and sights. Now
is the time to join our creative and active
group.
Moonlighters Golf
Summer Golf at Dusk
Ron Spak · 760-360-5385
Mountain Vista
Couples Golf
Fun in a Golf & Social Setting
Dianne Melone · 760-610-2198
by Mike Wedekind
Our April Tournament is on April 13
with sign up until April 4. It will be a
make your own foursome and is a Cha
Cha Cha format.
Our May Tournament is on May 4 with
sign up from April 11 to April 25. The
teams will be set up using the computer
and the format will be Pinehurst.
Thanks to your Executive Board and
the Special Committee, the Couples
Open was a huge success. The winners
with Net Scores were: Flight A: Dwayne
and Nellie Weir with Tom Talbot and
Judi Chapman. Flight B: Jack and
Lorraine Cornish with Ken and Dottie
Hattich. Flight C: Jerry and Marcha
Anthony with Lee and Chris McLeroy.
Flight D: Larry Schelhorse and Sally
Slater with Mike Silverstein and
Elynn Kennedy. Photographs were taken
and can be seen on our website at
www.mvcgc.net.
Please remember that the golf prizes
won are in the form of “sweeps” that are
credited to your golf account and must
be spent in the Pro Shop either for
clothes and equipment or for a round or
two of golf. “Sweeps” can mount up
significantly over time and we urge you
to check the balance of your “sweeps”
account before your next round.
If you are considering joining
Mountain Vista Couples Club simply go
to our web site at www.mvcgc.net, and if
you have any further questions please
contact our membership director,
Frank Melone at fmelone@dc.rr.com or
610-2198.
Mountain Vista
Ladies Golf
18-Hole Golf
Barbara Prochnow · 760-200-9141
Board Meeting: Tues., April 9, 12:30 pm
Idyllwild, MV
Ventana, MV
Desert Team Mtg.: Mon., April 15, 1 pm
San Jacinto, MV
by Barbara McFadden
Congratulations to our new Club
Champion Tami Melone and runner up
Debi Orndoff.
President’s Cup had a new team format
this year for play. Congratulations to our
President’s Cup winning team Lorraine
Cornish and Linda Dunlop and the
runner up team Lois Haraughty and
Gloria Healy. Thank you to co-chairs for
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the tournament Jimmie Nelson and
Mona Murray.
Hope for the Cure tournament had a
full field. It seemed there was more pink
than green on the course. Most ladies
wore something pink and many carts
were decorated with pink. The Sierra
Ballroom was a sea of pink starting with
pink champagne and ending with pink
dessert. Thank you to co-chairs Bobbie
van der Voort and Patti Freed for a
wonderful outing and all their hard work.
Be sure and line up your partner for
Lads and Lasses on April 16 – 17. It is
our last special event of the season.
Installation of our new board for
2013-2014 is on May 21 at the luncheon
following regular play.
Renewal time is coming. Dues will
remain at $80. WSCGA increased their
renewal dues from $30 to $32. MVLGC
will absorb the $2 increase. Renewal
forms are on the website at MVLGC.net.
Mountain Vista
Men’s Golf
18-Hole Golf
Dick Yarger, President · 772-0139
Board Meeting: Tues., April 2, 10:30 am
Palm, SV
Luncheon: Tuesday, April 16, 12 pm
Pavilion, SV
Luncheon: Wednesday, April 17, 12 pm
Sierra Ballroom, MV
by Greg Oswalt
Spring is here and a great deal of Men’s
golf events have taken place as winter
came to a close.
The RX Cup, which began November
7, wrapped up March 22. As of the
deadline for this article Tony Deleva
appeared to have a clear edge to win the
season long tournament.
Frank Insell earned our Club
Championship in three rounds of scratch
play. Congratulations to Frank for his
great play in winning our clubs top
honor. Winners in the B, C and D flights
were Boyd Swent, Rich Williams, and
Dave Von Kaenel.
The Presidents Cup is a month long
individual match play event. It will have
been decided just days before this is
published. Also last month, the Desert
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Team Challenge was contested. These
were matches between our club, Sun
City Shadow Hills and Heritage Palms
Country Club. At the time of this writing
we were doing quite well. Go team!
One tournament to be played this
month is the Lads and Lasses. This 2-day
event is a cooperative between the Men's,
Ladies and Couples Golf Clubs. This
multi-club flighted tourney goes down
April 16 – 17. Lots of fun!
Kudos to the hard working club
members who’s exhaustive efforts make
all this possible. Thanks guys! Please
remember to sand all divots and repair all
ball marks you come across. Have fun
and TEE IT UP!
Music Buffs
Appreciating & Performing Music
Ernie Charney · 760-360-9466
General Mtg/Show: Mon., April 1, 7:30 pm
Board Meeting: Monday, April 15, 7 pm
Tahoe, LV
by Ernie Charney
On Monday, April 1, 2013, we will
present Patti Gallagher, Mark Almy, and
Gale Enger (superb Broadway and
classical trio) in the Sierra Ballroom at
7:30 p.m.
Applications for the 18th Sunday
Concerts are now in all three clubhouses.
Our lineup is as follows: November 10 is
Lorna Luft; December 8 is Jordan
Bennett and Dale Christian; January 12
is Tribute to Harry James with the
Modernaires; February 9 is Charo; and
our last show, March 9, will be the one
and only Chubby Checkers.
Sun City Palm Desert residents are
welcome to join Music Buffs. Annual
dues are $10 per person, payable at the
door. Dues entitle you to attend a
performance on the first Monday of each
month, through June 2013. Refreshments
are served following the show.
Questions, please call Ernie Charney,
360-9466.
Off Broadway
A Night on the Town
Burt Newmark · 760-772-0296
General Meeting: Dark
Pan
Cards
Marilyn Barris · 760-360-0393
Member Play: Mons., Tues., 6:15 pm
Idyllwild/Saddleback, MV
Member Play: Wednesdays, 12 pm
San Gorgonio+, MV
Couples Pan: Sunday, April 28, 1 pm
Idyllwild, MV
by Edith Marcus
Fun, fun, fun, so "come on down" and
join the Pan Club. Don't know how to
play? We can teach you.
Now that it is April, we are all looking
forward to our great May tournament.
Save the date, May 8 and we will have
our customary great lunch and the fun of
playing for the prized winning places.
We are really happy to report that our
participation is great; we have been
averaging 11 tables each week. There is
a nice fill-in list available so hopefully
you will have a full table every week. See
you there.
Performing Arts
Drama, Comedy & Variety Productions
Pamla Vale Abramson · 760-200-2089
Readers Theater: Mondays, 10 am
Speakers Hall, SV
All rehearsals are in the Dance Studio, SV
Dance Rehearsal: Mondays, 1:30 pm
Dance Rehearsal: Wednesdays, 12:30 pm
Stage Show: April 4–6, 7 pm; April 7, 2 pm
Sierra Ballroom, MV
Auditions: April 11–12, 6 pm SV
Free Show: Tuesday, April 16, 7:30 pm
Speakers Hall, SV
Board Meeting: Mon., April 22, 1:30 pm
Tahoe, LV
General Meeting: Mon., April 22, 3 pm
Big Bear/Silverwood, LV
by Pamla Vale Abramson
Hope everyone had a happy Passover or
Easter. Our Spring Musical Comedy
Happiness Is…Love and Other Things
opens this week and runs April 4, 5, 6 at
7 p.m. and Sunday April 7 at 2 p.m. This
is a delightful show; the cast has worked
very hard! There is still time to get your
tickets for this show, they are $15 and
may be purchased by the Post Office
everyday 9 a.m. – noon. The musical is
Directed, Written and Compiled by John
Abramson; Producers John Abramson
and Fran Ticknor; Musical Director
Wayne Abravanel with Choreography by
Lark Kenney and Pamla Vale Abramson.
Come and have fun.
Auditions for the June play, An Evening
with Neil Simon & Harvey Greenberg?,
a festival of one acts, will be held in The
Palm Room, Sunset View Clubhouse,
April 11– 12, 6-9 p.m. Karen Schmitt is
Supervising Director with different
directors for each segment. Performances
are June 7 – 8 at 7 p.m., June 9 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $10, sales start April 29 by
the Post Office M-W-F 9 a.m. – noon.
For information call 851-7488.
Last month Joan Isaacs delighted us
with an Improv Workshop it was a great
learning experience and a lot of fun.
Thank you, Joan, for your time and talent.
Elections will be held this month at
our General Meeting on April 22, 3 p.m.
Readers' Theatre will have an After
Dinner Theatre performance in May.
More info in next month's News & Views.
Pet Lovers
All Pet Lovers Welcome
Louise Erickson · 760-702-0068
Board Meeting: Thurs., April 4, 1:30 pm
Arrowhead, LV
General Meeting: Thurs., April 11, 1:30 pm
Arrowhead+, LV
by Louise Erickson
Our April meeting will be an off-site to
Lindi Biggi’s Bird Gardens in Palm
Desert. The Bird Gardens contains many
exotic birds of all kinds such as macaws,
conures, Turacos, toucans and a pair of
endangered Goliath Black Palm
cockatoos. There will be dogs and Koi
fish there as well. Also many flamingos
grace this beautifully unique and
spacious property. If you haven’t been
there at all, or haven’t been there
recently, then you must go as there’s
nothing else like it in this area and Lindi
is constantly getting new critters in.
Please join us by meeting up on April 11,
at 1:30, Arrowhead Room, LVCH. For
further information, contact Louise
Erickson 702-0068.
Quilters
Group & Personal Projects
Darlene Freeze · 760-360-3992
Cherryl Chandler · 503-590-5922
Member Crafting: Weds., Fri., 10 am
Sewing Studio, MV
by Sharon McCreary
No, you weren't seeing things on
February 27 if you were in the proximity
of the sewing room. Twenty-five of our
lady Quilters arrived for the Pajama/
Breakfast-Jelly Roll Race Party at 7 a.m.
decked out in their PJ's, loaded down
with their sewing machines, enthusiasm,
laughter and willingness to start their
Jelly Roll Quilt Race. After a nice
breakfast, machines were set up, material
was picked and around 8 a.m. a voice
was heard saying “Ladies start your
machines, get set, go!” By 10:30 a.m.
25 quilt tops had been sewn for charity.
The fastest time was turned in by
Marilyn Placek 58 minutes.
The two ladies who coordinated this
project were Bev Stoney and Rita
Ortman. They even put together the
breakfast. I hope you were able to stop
in during the Craft Fair and see some of
these beautiful quilts. Now for this
month's activities:
• 4-3 1 p.m. Business Meeting
• 4-10 10 a.m. Sew-In with Square Kits
and then lunch at Papa Dan's
• 4-24 10 a.m. Little Houses Quilt
workshop
Always check the SCPD website for
changes or additions to the months
schedule, also check out the great pics.
Sam's quote of the month: Have faith
and believe. It will turn out.
Racquet
Tennis and Paddle Tennis
Jo Salata · 760-345-9449
Board Mtg.: Wednesday, April 3, 3 pm
Big Bear, LV
Potluck: Saturday, April 20, 8:30 am
Bldg D, MV
by Jo Salata, President
All herald the rites of spring...more
pickle, more paddle, and more tennis!
With the advent of warmer weather and
the increased use of the courts, it is
prudent for all Racquet Club members to
remember to stay hydrated! “Water, water
everywhere...” make sure you drink.
The clash of the Sun Cities, more
appropriately known as the Sunny Cup
was once again a hard-fought contest and
well-attended event. Sun City Shadow
Hills was victorious by a slim margin of
325 to 316. After some confusion about
the rules, Joe Ayers, event organizer,
reassures all players that the rules would
be corrected for next year's challenge.
Assisting Joe in the event were team
captains Jeanne Duggan, Women's 3.5
and Lea Weber, Women's 4.0. The Men's
3.5 team captain was Robert Redstone
and Greg Howser, Men's 4.0.
Your Racquet Club's new officers for
2013-2015 are: Rob Hammel, President;
Steve Washington, V.P. of Operations,
Robert Redstone, V.P. Men's Tennis, and
Shelly Grossman, Treasurer. Their term
begins September 2013 and continues
through May 2015. Continuing in their
second year as officers are: Valerie
Weinstein, V.P. of Pickle/Paddle, Julia
Murphy, V.P. of Women's Tennis, Jeanne
Duggan, Secretary, and Ricardo
Fernandez, V.P. of Communications.
Congratulations to everyone!
Two more mixers are planned for the
conclusion of this season. The After Tax
Mixer will be Saturday, April 20 and The
End of the Season Mixer will be May 11.
Remember to slather on the sunscreen
and stay hydrated!
See you on the courts!
Rainbow Circle
Gays, Lesbians, Friends & Family
Judith Garman · 760-772-7982
General Meeting: Sat., April 13, 12 pm
Oasis/Canyon, SV
by Ginni Rassieur
We warmly welcome all lesbians and gay
men and friends and parents to our next
social gathering in April. Call Maddi
Murphy, our coordinator, at 772-3902.
She will tell you or send you an email
with the details.
This month we look forward to an
eating event. (So what else is new?) It
will be at noon on Saturday, April 13.
Watch for Maddi's announcement in
your email. If you're not on her list, give
her a call so you won't miss out.
In March we had a great time at the
wine and tapas party at the Lake View
Clubhouse. It's all fun. Come join us.
Rummy Q
Tile Play
Wil Vashaw · 760-834-8233
Play: Thursday, April 18, 7 pm
Tahoe+, LV
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by Pat Ankeny
Our third-Thursday-each-month meeting
will be April 18, 6:45 check-in at the
Lake View Clubhouse. Join us for coffee,
refreshments, and fun playing the tile
game that's easy to learn but challenges
your mind. Annual dues are a $5 bargain
– bring your check if you haven't paid
2013 dues yet. Please remember to wear
your membership nametag and check-in
first before setting up your game.
Our February Presidents Day
tournament was enjoyed, and winners
took "George Washingtons" home. After
St. Patrick's Day, many March RummyQ
players still had the “luck of the Irish.”
Kudos to all who brought refreshments
or helped clean up.
New members are always welcome.
Call Wil for information or lessons.
RV
RV Trips
Don Fox · 760-345-8331
Speakers Hall, SV
Social Bridge
Social Bridge
Mearl Lucken · 760-772-4012
Partner Play: Mondays/Fridays, 12:30 pm
Oasis+, SV
by Marilyn Joyce
Spring is here and the bridge tables are
hopping. We have several new members
and it’s nice to see new faces. Come join
us at Social Bridge on Mondays and
Fridays at the Sunset View Clubhouse at
12:30 p.m. for partner play. Bridge
lessons continue on Monday given by
Dick and Toni Laker at 10:30 a.m. Also,
Social social bridge (untimed play) also
continues on Monday in the smaller
room. At 11:30 a.m. with actual bridge
playing beginning at noon. If you need a
partner for the timed-play room, contact
Ann Mantle at 360-2647.
Thanks to Nancy Funnell for obtaining
the February treats, and to all those who
contribute their home made goodies.
Congratulations to all our February
winners: First Place: Dick and Toni
Laker (twice), Dave and Peggy Moberly
(with 8210 points), Suzanne Schon and
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Bill Cooper, Ron Loken and Pat Reese,
Dick Salsitz and Werner Gerling, Fred
and Helen Barden, and Jan Tipping and
Rudy Langer. Second place: Susan Vee
and Stan Sperling, June Owen and Jeanne
Spisak, Jim Bell and Barbara Peters,
Mike and Marilyn Joyce, Sylvia and John
De Wolf, Ruth Spear and Kathy Boyd,
and Ann Mantle and Pauline Pearson.
In the Social social bridge room, First
Place winners were Jim Schmunk, Ron
Oard, and Blanche Samalin.
Enjoy all the spring blooms and the
still cooler weather. Any questions
regarding Social Bridge, please contact
President Mearl Lucken at 772-4012.
Softball
Play Ball
Bill Carlisle · 760-360-5575
Idyllwild, MV
by Dave Hansen
On Tuesday, April 4, the Softball Club
will conclude its someteenth season (no
one can remember how many for sure)
with a championship game beginning at
8 a.m. Ten days later, our tournament 60s
& 70s teams will travel to Phoenix to see
a Dodger/Diamondback game on Saturday, followed by our annual home &
home series quadrupleheader with Sun
City West on Sunday, April 13.
But while the official season is drawing to a close, an unofficial season of
pick-up play begins almost immediately
thereafter and lasts throughout the summer. If you are interested in joining the
fun, contact Commissioner Bill Carlisle
at 360-5575 for all the particulars.
Solos
Socials for Singles
Susan Goldberg · 760-200-0056
Happy Hour: Mondays/Thursdays, 4 pm
Martini’s, MV
Trivia Group: Tuesday, April 9 & 23, 4 pm
Idyllwild, MV
Putting: Thursdays, 10 am
Putting Course
Board Meeting: Thursday, April 11, 3 pm
Ventana, MV
Oasis+, SV
by Susan Goldberg, President
Our main event in April will be dinner on
Saturday, April 20, in the Oasis Room.
We will enjoy fried chicken with all the
fixin’s from Murph’s, followed by
karaoke. If any of the songs make you
feel like dancing, go for it! Look for
flyers in the kiosks and on our website.
Congratulations to the new officers
who were elected at our February dinner:
John Molina, President; Sara Shiffman,
Administrative VP; Barry Goldfarb,
Membership VP; Sue Wortmann,
Treasurer; and Judy Egendorf, secretary.
Their term will begin on July 1. Thank
you to the nominating committee:
Bonnie Ortale and Sara Schiffman.
Happy hours continue every Monday
and Thursday in the Martini Lounge, in
the Mountain View Clubhouse, from
4 – 6 p.m. If you’re new, come a little
early, and you’ll be sure to meet some
new friends. Any new members who pay
their dues in May or June will be credited
for the next fiscal year, which runs from
July 1 to June 30. Snowbirds – pay your
dues before you leave for the summer
and save paperwork when you return.
Solos have groups for golf, putting,
billiards and trivia. Call Susan Goldberg
for further information, 200-0056.
Stained Glass
Creating All Sized Item
Rita Swimmer · 760-200-9832
All classes are in the Whitney, MV
Member Crafting: Mon., Weds., Fri., 10 am
Tuesdays, 1 pm
Thursdays, 12 pm
Sat. & Sun., 8 am–8 pm
by Rita Swimmer
We hope you were able to visit us at the
Spring Arts & Crafts Sale last month.
If you didn’t make a purchase of one of
the lovely pieces, but wanted to “do it
yourself ”, perhaps you signed up for a
class.
Classes for beginners began in
February. Based on interest, additional
classes will be scheduled including a
lead came class for intermediate-level
crafters. Come to the Club’s workshop in
the Whitney Room, Mountain View
Clubhouse, during workshop hours
(Monday through Friday, 1– 4 p.m.) and
see the monitor in charge for class
information and to sign up for classes.
Classes are 9 hours in length and are
usually scheduled in 3-hour sessions
on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays,
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Should you wish
to use the Club’s workshop, a beginner’s
class is required if you have not done
stained glass before or in recent years.
Class fee is $35 plus member dues of
$15. Glass, tools, supplies and patterns
are included.
The Club’s annual election of officers
and a general meeting will be scheduled
for some time in April. For specific
meeting date check the posting in the
workshop front window or the Club’s
website - http://www.scpdcaclubs.com/
activities/clubs/stainedglass/home.htm.
Two of our members, Helen Nielsen
and Darryl Goodwin, were award
winners at the recent Riverside County
Fair for their stained glass entries.
Congratulations!
Come visit us in the Whitney Room
during monitored work hours – you
might be inspired!
Stitch & Sew
Personal & Group Projects
Jenine Sowell · 760-345-9412
All classes are in the Sewing Studio, MV
Member Crafting: Mondays, 1 pm
Thursdays, 10 am
Luncheon: Thursday, April 25, 11:30 am
Saddleback, MV
by Suzanne McFerren
What fun club members had at the Craft
Fair meeting and greeting all who
stopped by our tables! The club wishes to
thank all who purchased the hand-made
items we had for sale. We use the funds
to maintain our machines and buy
materials for our projects.
Thank you, Millie Gilbertsen, for
leading the February Creativity Class on
“crazy-patch” bibs. We sell out of them
every Craft Fair! Many thanks go to
Bonnie Kreizinger for leading the March
Creativity Class on tooth fairy pillows.
They were such a hit at the Craft Fair,
too. Thanks also go to Marilyn Smith and
Cindi Carrigan for coordinating our
lovely spring luncheon on March 28 at
Burgers & Beer. Our president, Jenine
Sowell, said that the luncheon was to
thank all who worked for and supported
our club this past spring.
There will be a Creativity Class in
April on a nifty way to quickly bind
receiving blankets. Bonnie Kreizinger
will be leading us through this process
on Monday, April 8. This month’s
potluck will be Thursday, April 25.
Please check Channel 98 and our
website for further calendar updates.
someone who has passed away, call
Sandy Livran at 772-1806 and she will
send a memorial gift.
Sun City Singers
Spring is not just for blooming trees
and flowers because the Theatre
Appreciation Club is bursting with
activities throughout the year.
In April we have Guest Speaker Joan
Isaacs speaking on how to prepare a
monologue for an audition plus
practicing monologue presentations. In
May there is a possibility we may have
an original script and in June there
will be another theater outing followed
by discussions of the play at the next
meeting.
The only way one can put value to
this exciting new club is to attend its
meetings. Here you will find uniqueness
and a very interesting concept. Like a
box of chocolate, one never knows what
you are going to get but rest assured it
will be something worthwhile.
Join us to a journey you have never
been before! The welcome mat is laid
out. Just walk in.
We meet every third Thursday of every
month at the Lake View Clubhouse,
Silverwood Room at 3–5 p.m. We are
also just a phone call away for more
information.
Group Singing & Performing
Ruth Compton · 760-902-7884
Board Meeting: Friday, April 5, 10 am
Saddleback, MV
by Ruth E. Compton, President
America, America!, our Spring Concert,
appealed to a very enthusiastic audience.
We will now be rehearsing for our
Holiday Concert scheduled for Thursday,
December 12, and Friday December 13,
at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Ballroom,
Mountain View Clubhouse.
Rehearsals will resume on Thursday,
April 4, and continue on Wednesdays
and Thursdays through Thursday, May 3.
Sectional rehearsals on Wednesdays are:
sopranos and altos, 1 – 2 p.m.; tenors and
basses, 2:15–3:15 p.m. General rehearsals
on Thursdays are 6:15 – 8:15 p.m. in
Mountain View Clubhouse.
We always welcome new members
who enjoy singing in 4-part harmony.
Sunshine
Good Samaritans
Edie Whitman · 760-360-7924
(see list of District Representatives on p. 50)
General Meeting: Monday, April 1, 3 pm
Speakers Hall, SV
by Alma Timmins
Thanks for your participation in our
Aluminum Can Recycling program. If
you have any questions, call Jim Taquino
at 772-4787. Cans can be deposited in
receptacles at the Mountain View and
Lake View Clubhouse. Jim needs more
men or women who have an SUV or
truck to help with recycling. Call him if
you can help.
We still need a representative for
District 10. Call Edie at 360-7924 if you
are interested.
If you know of a resident who is ill or
grieving the loss of a loved one, please
call your District Representative listed in
the News and Views. If you know of
Theatre Appreciation
Joe Konigsberg · 760-200-5117
Meeting: Thursday, April 18, 3 pm
Silverwood, LV
by Marcia Bundalian-Stephen
Trim ‘N’ Tone
Aerobic Workouts
Rozzie Perlmuth · 760-200-0835
All classes are in the Dance Studio, SV
Aerobics: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7 am
Aerobics: Monday through Saturday, 8 am
Zumba: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 am
Low Impact: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 4:30 pm
Social: Monday, April 8, 5 pm
Arrowhead+, LV
by Judy Egendorf
Springtime in the Valley is always a busy
time of year, but amidst all the activity
be sure to take some time for yourself.
One great way to take care of yourself is
by joining Trim 'N' Tone aerobics. Our
low-impact class is taught by great
instructors, and women and men are both
welcome to attend. It costs $5 per class
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Sunshine Club Representatives
Co-Presidents: Edie Whitman 360-7924
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,
Barbara McKee 345-9576
District 3 Lotte Petronella (C) 360-8715,
Shirley Drabinsky 345-0291,
Carolyn Gunton 360-3010
District 4 Sandy Livran (C) 772-1806,
Denise Ferguson (805) 660-6801,
Joe Shelden 360-3635
Inge Yeager 636-0352
District 5 Jo Ganassin (C) 772-2186,
Gloria McLean 360-5000,
LaDonna Thorson 345-3856,
Claudette Babyak 895-7967
District 6 Al Rieger (C) 360-3451,
Mel & Myrtle Peltz 772-1766,
Earl DeWitt 772-3489,
Alma Timmins 636-1552
District 7 Naomi Thomsen (C) 772-3329,
Glenda Neerman 360-2845,
Larry & Ceil Feldman 360-3178,
Lou Anderson 772-9162,
Margot Sherman 772-8584
District 8 Alice Babrowski (C) 772-9161,
Carol Brown 772-8597,
Jane Vogel 565-7076
District 9 Jeanne Bunch (C) 360-4028,
Lynette Low 565-6565,
Irene Sheehan 200-3916,
Don Smith 772-0521
District 10 Anita Staggs (C) 772-2962,
Mary Ellen Hughes 360-8381
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)
360-7924, Millie Moore 200-8574,
Sherry Markowitz 772-1294
District 15 Mary Conklin (C) 360-0090,
Lou McClurkin 360-0577,
Fred Karimi 360-7199
Recycle Committee:
Jim Taquino, Chair 772-4787,
Fred Barden 610-1201,
Jim Haberfield 200-9828,
Larry Kampa 200-1923,
Jim McGee 360-8970, Ray Livran 772-1806,
Wil McGregor 772-5836
(C) denotes Captain
Area code is 760 unless otherwise noted.
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or $25 per month and is held M-W-F
from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., every T-Th from
7 a.m. to 8 a.m., every T-Th-Sat from
8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and every T-Th from
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the dance studio
in the Sunset View Clubhouse. On
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to
9:30 a.m., we offer a Zumba workout,
but you must be a dues-paying member
to attend. Trim 'N' Tone is also a wonderful way to make friends and socialize.
In March we painted our T-shirts for
this month's Pacific Coast cruise, and
many members, friends, and significant
others went on a fascinating and
adventurous trip to China. There are sure
to be more exciting events in the months
to come. To be part of all of it, come join
us and see for yourself why Trim 'N' Tone
is a great addition to your day.
For information call Rozzie 200-0835.
Veterans
Assistance Club
Michael J. Mitrosky · 760-772-7133
Big Bear, LV
by Mike Mitrosky
Our next Quarterly Meeting will be on
Memorial Day, May 27 at 2 p.m. in
Speakers Hall and will feature an
informative presentation by Mr. Clinton
Hollins of the Riverside Veterans
Assistance Office in Indio. He will focus
on benefit eligibility for surviving
spouses. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO
ALL RESIDENTS OF SUN CITY.
At a recent Veterans Club meeting, Sheri Share,
Sun City resident, discussed signs of Alzheimer/
Dementia, placement options, various programs
and assistance available to spouse and family.
…continued
In an effort to lower our expenses, we
are in need of World War II era military
equipment and uniforms to outfit our
participants in our Iwo Jima Flag Raising
scene that we perform at our annual
Veterans Day Program. We will gladly
accept donations or will attempt to
purchase the following equipment: steel
helmets, camouflage helmet covers, web
belts, ammo pouches and other assorted
web belt equipment.
Wine Tasters
Wine Tasting & Excursions
Eric Sensiba · 760-219-1102
Idyllwild, MV
Member Dinner: Thurs., April 18, 6 pm
Wine Distribution: Fri., April 26, 3 pm
Idyllwild, MV
by Karen Coyle
April brings warmer weather and our
tastes may be turning from robust wines
and food to a lighter fair. Egg based
brunches are perfect for a dry to medium
dry wine like a dry Riesling or Chenin
Blanc. Both have a nice acid finish to
complement the fruit. They are not sweet
like a dessert wine but do express a
lovely fruitiness that makes them easy to
enjoy. Still light but on the dryer side are
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and
Viognier. Chardonnay is always popular,
with the oakier styles well suited to
drinking by themselves and the crispier
unoaked styles more suitable when
served with food. These same wines can
be served with dinner fare as well. Try
with fish, lightly seasoned chicken and
even pork. If you’re looking for a lighter,
refreshing red try for a Pinot Noir,
Beaujolais or light Cabernet Sauvignon.
It can get confusing picking the
right wine when confronted with the
overwhelming selections presented to us
when we go out to make our purchase.
This is why it’s important to find a store
with a helpful, knowledgeable staff that
can help find a wine to match our tastes,
menu and budget. A place that has
tastings is clearly even more valuable.
Some examples of wine merchants you
might like to visit are Dan’s Wine Shop,
Los Angeles Wine Company in Palm
Desert, Tulip Hill at the River and LQ
Wine on Washington by Trader Joe’s.
Next dinner is April 18.
Writers Circle
Supporting & Encouraging Writers
Gail Ryan · 760-360-8205
Class: Wednesday, April 3, 2 pm
Canyon, SV
by Gail Ryan
Our third session of the New Year was
held on Wednesday, March 6. It was quite
a success. Our members were given a
prompt to prepare and read at the March
meeting. “You're stranded on a desert island
with three items: a coconut, a mask and a
dictionary. Write a story that explains how
you use these items to help you get off the
island.” We had some pretty interesting
submissions for this prompt.
The winners of the writing contest will
be announced at the April meeting. They
will receive their prizes and have their
picture taken for the News and Views. In
addition, one or more of the winners will
read his/her entry. The rest will read their
winning story in May.
The club is still looking for suggestions
for next season's Board. Experience not
required to join our club. We have writers
on all levels of story telling. For further
contact President Gail Ryan 360-8205.
mentored about sailing/racing rules and
techniques. The new “Delayed Start
Handicap” system gives new sailors an
opportunity to race competitively with
seasoned sailors.
The Yacht Club holds periodic business
meetings at a restaurant off site and has
two social gatherings during the winter
sailing season. Persons interested in the
Yacht Club should drop by the Yacht Lake
for some boat talk or call Stu Sitzman at
360-7726 or Dick Lane at 345-7234.
Yoga & Pilates
Classes for Men & Women
Jim Fulcher · 760-200-5757
All classes in Dance Studio SV
Pilates: Sundays, 8:15 am;
Tuesdays, 9:30 am;
Fridays, 9 am
Yoga: Saturdays, 9:30 am
Mondays & Wednesdays, 9 am;
Thursdays, 9:45 am;
Raja Yoga Meditation: Saturdays, 4 pm
Chair Yoga: Mondays, 9 am · Oasis, SV
Chair Yoga: Fridays, 9 am · Silverwood, LV
by Sandi Fulcher
Its already April, and “the season” is
beginning to wind down as our
snowbirds begin to fly away to their
summer homes. We had our second
general membership meeting on March 12
followed by a nice social get together
which was well attended.
As we begin to approach the summer
months and our activities move more
indoors, it is a good time to try our Yoga
and Pilates classes. Your body will thank
you in many ways. Both are non-impact
exercises, building breathing capacity,
lowering blood pressure, helping joints
become more flexible, creating better
posture, more body awareness, and
increasing bone density.
We have Chair Yoga classes for those
who are unable to get up and down from
the floor or have mobility challenges. We
have added a Yoga class to build a
stronger mind, Raja Yoga Meditation has
been added to our class schedule on
Saturdays at 4 p.m.
If you are not already a member of our
wonderful club, come and try our classes
and give yourself the gift of a healthier
body. Newcomers can try three free
different classes and then decide if you
want to join our club. We have classes
every day of the week, and 7 different
instructors to vary our classes and share
their expertise.
Our instructors teach multilevel
classes, so a beginner or an advanced
practitioner can get your needs met. Our
instructors will also help you modify
your practice for body limitations when
needed.
For more information, please contact
Sandi Fulcher by phone at 200-5757, or
e-mail SandiFulcher@verizon.net.
Yacht
Radio Controlled Sailboats
Stuart Sitzman · 760-360-7726
Member Sailing: Thursdays, 1 pm
Round Lake
by Dick Lane
The Sun City Yacht Club is engaged in
the sailing of radio-controlled sailboats.
Regattas are held every Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the Yachting Lake
(sometimes referred to as the Round Lake).
The lake is located at the east end of the
golf cart path, west of Donny Circle,
between Valley Vista and Alliances streets.
All boats are welcome and invited to
race in the open class. The 2013 racing
season is underway and will continue
through December. A demonstration
sailboat is now available for interested
persons to “try out” during the Thursday
regatta time. Just show up at the lake and
see how you like sailing.
New members/boat owners are
Wine Tasters Club members Neal and Diane Denkler and Mike and Cheryl Coyne wine tasting in
Temecula.
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changes or corrections.
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Canadian Club
& Friends
• Over six fundraisers have helped elect
cdnclubandfriends@gmail.com
Social: Tuesday, April 9, 4 pm
Bldg D, MV
by Margaret Denneny
The Canadian Club and Friends is a group
of Sun City Palm Desert Residents who
meet at social and educational events to
further friendship and experience of the
Sun City Lifestyle. We do tours, dinners,
lectures, happy hours and special events.
If you are interested in joining this group
and meeting other friends from Canada
pick up a registration form in the kiosks
in the clubhouses and drop it in our mail
box #36 in the Mountain Vista Clubhouse
or email bfburnyeat@gmail.com.
Democrats in Sun City
Joshua Denham · 760-772-1185
General Meeting: Mon., April 22, 5:30 pm
Oasis+, SV
by Josh Denham
WELCOME ALL to the SUN CITY
DEMOCRATS FUN RAISER PARTY. A
silent auction will be held. The winner
will meet and spend time with a celebrity
guest. Extraordinary door prizes, vendor
gifts, good wine and food are all part of
the “Fun.” This event provides support
for Democratic candidates, legislation,
voter registration and needy individuals.
A wise person once said, “you are what
you have accomplished.” Some of our
accomplishments are:
Raul Ruiz, the first Democratic
Congressman from our district.
• Our members accomplished significant
voter registration in 2012 in key areas
in the valley and registration in six
elementary schools in Coachella and
Indio.
• Food drives were held for Martha’s
Kitchen and over 1,000 pounds of food
was donated to Find Food Bank by our
organization
• We helped provide needy Cathedral
City school children with backpacks.
• Toys for Tots, sponsored by the Marine
Corps, has been one of our programs
for four years.
• We strongly support V. Manuel Pérez,
the Assembly Whip, who brought $35
million of “shovel ready” bridge and
road projects to the valley after the
2008 crash.
• Monthly meetings provide stimulating
and informative speakers on political
and social issues that shape and
motivate our lives.
Bring some friends and join us at 5:30
MONDAY, APRIL 22 in the Sunset View
Rec. Center. $20 donation per person.
Friends of Gilda
Phyllis Greene · 760-772-7121
Luncheon & Fashion Show:
Thursday, April 11, 11:30 am
Sierra Ballroom, MV
by Barbara Stern
AND THE OSCAR GOES TO...
No more Grammy’s, the Golden
Globes are done, the Academy Awards
are over. But the 2013 Achievement
Award will go to Barbara and Max Stern,
honoring them for their years of service
to Gilda’s Club, Thursday, April 11, in
the Sierra Ballroom at 11:30 a.m. An
entertaining afternoon and a sumptuous
luncheon can be reserved by calling
Gilda’s Club, 770-5678. Tickets are $50
per person and tables of ten may be
arranged. Kathy McCoy or Natalie Levy
will be happy to reserve that special table
for you and your guests.
THE RED CARPET IS OUT...
Models, who are cancer survivors, will
walk the runway attired in fashions from
Coldwater Creek and City Lites. The
clothes represent the new spring showing
and you will be the first to preview these
collections. You don’t have to go to Paris
or Rome. Sun City has it first!
LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS
Gilda’s Club, located at 67-625 E.
Palm Canyon Dr., Suite 7A in Cathedral
City will present the following:
• Saturday, March 9: Personal Protection
Seminar 10 a.m. – noon
• Tuesday, March 12: Working with Core
Beliefs 6 – 8 p.m.
• Friday, March 15: All About Gluten
10 – 11:30 a.m.
• Networking Groups are monthly and
Support Groups meet weekly.
Gilda’s is there for you.
Friends of Jewish
Family Service
Helene Pine · 760-325-4088
by Julie Hirsh
The “Friends” group supports Jewish
Family Service of the Desert, (JFS), a
non-sectarian organization providing
counseling and social service programs
to residents of the Coachella valley.
JFS, in partnership with the Joslyn
Center, offers Lunch In & Out, an
afternoon of activities and socialization
to homebound seniors – transportation is
provided. The next session is Tuesday
April 2 at the Joslyn Center in Palm
Desert. If you or someone you know may
benefit from this new program please
contact Lisa Schmid at 779-9400.
Sun City Mitzvah Circle is composed
of residents who support local Jewish
families
experiencing
financial
difficulties. They invite you to join their
group to help needy families. Please call
772-6752.
If you would like to volunteer for JFS,
help is needed for: drivers of homebound
seniors, friendly visitors, office assistance
with computer records, answering phones,
and many other tasks. To volunteer,
please contact Julie Hirsh at 325-4088
ext.109.
For general agency information, please
call the JFS office at 325-4088.
Friends of the
Coachella Valley
Symphony
CVS Hotline · 760-360-2222
Concert: Tuesday, April 16, 7 pm
by Polly Schiff
Going, Going, Gone…
The Coachella Valley Symphony’s
final 2012/2013 season concert takes
place on Tuesday April 16, 7 p.m. in the
Mountain View Clubhouse. You will not
want to miss this exciting, and fun
concert called A Symphony of Rockin’
Jazz. Local guest musicians Steve
Madaio and Tom Keenlyside will play
jazz versions of the great Rock and Roll
hits from the 1960’s. The orchestra
will provide backup to these great local
legends.
Messrs. Madaio and Keenlyside have
played with ALL the great names of jazz
AND rock over the past 50 years. Come
and hear the Beatle’s music with a jazz
beat, or the Beach Boy’s music with a
symphonic background. With Madaio’s
trumpet and Keenlyside’s saxophone and
flute, you will be hearing the best of all
musical worlds.
We hope you will join us for this final
concert that should be a sell-out. If you
don’t have your tickets yet, you should
order as soon possible. Once the
maximum numbers of tickets are sold it
will be “Going, Going, Gone!”
Tickets are available either on-line at
www.CVSymphony.com or by calling
the Symphony hotline 360-2222.
See you soon…
Friendship Church
Dr. Denny Davis · 760-360-7050
Pastor H.B. London
Services: Sundays, 8:30 am and 10:00 am
Speakers Hall, SV
Bible Study: Wednesdays, 9 am
Big Bear, LV
Men’s Bible Study: Wednesdays, 9 am
Idyllwild, MV
High Tea: Wednesday, April 10, 12 pm
Sierra Ballroom, MV
Men’s Breakfast: Tuesday, April 16, 8 am
San Gorgonio, MV
Social: Wednesday, April 17, 6 pm
Sierra Ballroom, MV
New Members Mtg.: Sun., April 21, 5 pm
Speakers Hall, SV
Pastors Dr. Dennis Davis / Dr. H.B. London
The celebration will never end! This past
Sunday, March 31, we celebrated the
historical fact that Jesus Christ
conquered death by His resurrection.
Every Sunday as we gather for worship
in Speakers Hall at 8:30 and 10 a.m.
we celebrate that fact. You are always
welcome to be with us for this hour of
inspirational worship. We are sure you
will enjoy the music by our organist,
Steve Prouse, and piano accompaniment
with Mary McLellan. We endeavor go
keep alive some of the great hymns
of the church along with new and
meaningful songs of the day.
Pastor Davis will begin the month with
his message, How To Live Above
Personal Failure!
We are having a Get-Better-Acquainted
dessert on Wednesday evening, April 17,
at 6 p.m. in the Sierra Ballroom in
the Mountain View Clubhouse. The
ballroom will be set up so that we can
identify with our friends and neighbors
who live in our particular Districts. There
is a $5.00 registration requested to assure
sufficient hors-d’oeuvres. You may call
Ramona Larson at 772-8664 and let her
know you will be present.
Please note our ad in this issue of the
News and Views. Ben Cardell, a Sun City
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resident puts these together. Doesn’t he
do a great job?
If you would like to receive the weekly
FRIENDSHIP FOCUS by email, with an
inspirational message from Pastor Davis,
request this by sending him an email at
desertdenny@verizon.net.
Hadassah
Suzanne Tabashnik · 760-345-9293
General Meeting: Thurs., April 4, 9 am
Oasis+, SV
Silverwood, LV
by Marilyn Levinson
Our breakfast meeting will take place on
Thursday, April 4, at 9 a.m. at the Sunset
View Clubhouse. Coffee and bagels will
be served; cost is $5 per person.
Melisse Banwer, our speaker, is
Managing Director of the Tolerance
Education Center. Her topic is, Hidden
Children Who Survived the Holocaust.
Hatred and bigotry still exists today, and
…continued
it is very important to educate the public.
The Tolerance Education Center buses in
students from Riverside County; the
Center pays the transportation cost.
Students and adults alike gain a learning
experience about the danger of hatred
and bigotry.
For information and to make your
necessary morning reservation, please
call Gladys at 772-4610. Women who are
Hadassah members elsewhere are always
welcome at our meetings and functions.
Neighbors 4 Neighbors
Friends of the Desert Village Initiative
Hotline · 760-592-9864
Team Meeting: Monday, April 1, 10 am
Tahoe, LV
by Charna Ravich
A letter from a thankful member:
When the florescent light in the ceiling
of my kitchen flickered out, I called
Neighbors 4 Neighbors. I’d heard
enough broken hip stories to know I
shouldn’t climb up there to install a new
light. In no time one of their volunteers
showed up and in no time my flickering
light was no longer flickering. That’s
what I call being neighborly!
~ John Annarino
Thank you John, for your unsolicited
endorsement and for the help you’ve
given us with our Newsletter.
How many times have you thought
twice about climbing a ladder? Or
picking up something heavy? Or wishing
someone could pick up groceries or a
prescription when you’re not feeling
well? You don’t have to answer that.
We all share in those moments. But,
that’s when you appreciate the volunteer
organization Desert Village Initiative has
created. Many of our members also join
Neighbors 4 Neighbors and become the
givers as well as the receivers. Our
membership list is growing by leaps and
bounds and we need to keep expanding
our army of wonderful volunteers.
Become one of our wonderful
“LIFESAVERS” who keep us afloat.
John received help and then gave back
using his talent for writing.
You, too, can be a Neighbors 4
Neighbors volunteer. Applications are in
the clubhouse carousels.
Pacific Northwesterners
& Friends
Patti Turner · 760-360-8375
Putting: Saturday, April 20, 1 pm
Oasis+, SV
by Dennis and Mary Kirk
Neighbors 4 Neighbors ladies honored for their service to Desert Village Initiative. Pictured from
left to right: Charna Ravich, Presenter, with Honorees Anne Leach, Karen Golob, and Toby Stepner.
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There are lots of activities planned this
month for PNW and Friends. Keep
checking your e-mails for all the details.
Some outstanding events to mark on
your calendars include April 14 for our
annual Putting Tournament followed by
a get together at the Beer Hunter. Don’t
forget April 27, for our Going Away –
End of the Season Party. Is it that time of
the year already? And for sure save May
8, for Dinner and Casino night at Fantasy
Springs.
The ladies will be lunching on
Wednesday, April 24 at 11:30 at the
newest Italian restaurant in La Quinta,
Bucatini. The prix fixe menu at $22 per
person will include one entrée, beverage
and a small desert, with tax and gratuity
inclusive. Seating is limited, so your
check in PNW Box #33 will be the
confirmation of your reservation. These
events are always well attended, so be
sure to call or e-mail Iris Glickman,
200-9702 ihelman@gmail.com or Pam
Levin 345-5150 plevin1515@gmail.com,
for reservations and information.
We hope to see you at our next Happy
Hour, April 21. Call Kareen Mangas for
reservations and information 636-1899.
We’ll Dine Out together this month on
April 11, at Flemings. Call Donna
Tousignant at 321-9271 for reservations
and information. These dinners are
always wonderful so be sure to join us.
What a great year we’re having. For
information on these and other events
going on, be sure to read the e-mails and
regularly check our website by going to
http://pnwandfriends.us.
us in on current relations between
California Republicans and the
Republican National Committee. In
light of the situation in California
and Washington DC, it should be very
interesting.
Looking forward to our May 22
meeting, our scheduled speaker is Chad
Mayes, Chief of Staff to San Bernardino
County Supervisor Janice Rutherford.
If you still haven’t renewed your
membership for 2013, now’s the time.
Our current dues for 2013 are $20 per
person or $35 per couple. Membership
Apps are the light blue forms in the
document carousels. You can also
download a form from our web site,
www.scpdr.com.
For other membership information,
contact Membership Chair Connie
McAllister at 360-5651 or e-mail to
cmcallister@dc.rr.com.
SCPD Republicans
Walt Goldmann · 760-360-5187
Services: Friday, April 5 & 19, 7:15 pm
Speakers Hall, SV
by Walt Goldmann
Mike Newlon · 760-636-1726
Meeting: Wednesday, April 24, 7 pm
Sierra Ballroom, MV
by Mike Newlon, President
As a reminder, SCPD Republicans
(SCPDR) will meet monthly in the Sierra
Ballroom in the M.V. Clubhouse for all
of 2013. However, because the Sierra
Ballroom is a very busy place, we don’t
always meet on the same day of each
month.
Our April meeting in the Sierra
Ballroom will be on Wednesday,
April 24. Doors will open for check-in at
5:30 p.m. We will call the meeting to
order at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
on April 24 because April will be our
Spring Dinner Meeting. Details were still
being worked out when we had to submit
this article, so check our clubhouse
bulletin boards and carousel flyers,
Channel 98 or www.scpdr.com for
dinner details and reservation forms.
April’s Program Speaker will be
California Republican Party National
Committeeman Shawn Steel. He’ll fill
Sun City Jewish
Services (SCJS)
This month we will be concluding the
celebration of the Passover holiday. We
hope that you had an enjoyable Passover
with family and friends. Those of you
who attended our Seder service and
dinner spent a most enjoyable evening.
The service was led by Rabbi Cohn. We
thank him.
Friday night services this month will
be held on April 5, and April 19, 2013 in
Speakers Hall, Sunset View Clubhouse,
at 7:15 p.m. The Oneg Shabbat will
follow in the Oasis room.
Our search for a Cantor has been
concluded. We are happy to report that
Cantor Samuel Radwine will be joining
us to lead the High Holiday services
starting September 2013. He will also
attend our Friday night services twice
each month.
Please be sure to renew your
membership for the year 2013 – 2014.
Application forms may be found in the
kiosk in each of the clubhouses.
We look forward to seeing you all at
our services. Thank you for your support.
World of Women
Mary Ann Manion · 760-772-6056
Board Meeting: Monday, April 8, 9 am
San Gorgonio, MV
Luncheon: Monday April 15, 11 am,
Pre Show: 9:30 am
Offsite
by Andrea Goodwin
Fabulous, glitzy and fun! You don’t want
to miss the WOW Annual Teddy Bear
Fashion Show and Luncheon at the
beautiful Renaissance Esmeralda Hotel
in Indian Wells. Come see your friends
and neighbors as runway models,
wearing glorious styles and stunning
fashions from White and Black located
on El Paseo, Stein Mart and beautiful
Soma’s Intimates. Styles are sure to
amaze you.
There is a Pre-Show at 9:30 a.m. with
Ronelle Jewelry displaying beautiful
one-of-a-kind designs in sterling silver
and costume jewelry. Other vendors are
Gloria’s Handbags, to mix and match
with your fashions, and Soma’s Beauty
Lotions. Come early and shop.
Please bring a new, unwrapped Teddy
Bear. Each of our donations of precious
bears this year will bring a smile to the
Visiting Nurse Association – Mourning
Star Program (which provides a safe
place for children to work through grief
in a safe place), Catholic Charities
Outreach Program-Mecca, and Manor
Care Nursing Center.
This is the BEST FASHION SHOW
VALUE IN THE VALLEY!
Members $45, Non-Member $50.
Deadline for all reservations is April 10
at 5 p.m. (Tables of ten using the table
forms and individual reservations).
Call our HOTLINE at 862-5702 for
additional information.
The May 20 WOW luncheon features
local Dr. Christine Griswold who will
discuss health issues that face senior
women. She has given lectures and
seminars throughout the valley about
many issues we face as we mature.
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Classified Ads
For Sale
GOLF CLUB CART. Excellent condition. I’ll
buy new batteries or you buy. $2,200 without
batteries; $2,800 with new batteries. Call 760360-4626.
(760) 200-2241 · sophia.desroches@scpdca.com
THINK GOLF CART. Custom wheels and
upholstery. Built in charger with cable, brakes
redone gel cell no water. Excellent condition
$5,000 or OBO. Call 760-200-5467.
Rent/Lease in SCPD
1996 MERCEDES BENZ – E320 / 4 door.
Champagne w/ Camel interior & wood trim.
Excellent condition – 103k. Always garaged –
looks and drives like NEW. Cleanest E-320 you
will ever find. S Model wheels on Michelin tires.
$8,500 OBO. 760-610-2411 or cell 562-822-1566.
Pcole607@comcast.net. Call/email to see photos.
LANAI. Light & bright. This cheerful unfurnished 2bd/2ba home features an extended
master bedroom, eat in kitchen opens to a lovely
patio, washer/dryer, refrigerator, cable TV
and gardener included. Walk to Lake View
Clubhouse. No smoking. 1 year lease $1,350
per month. Call owner 760-200-9231.
ANTIQUE WALNUT BUFFET. Rich brown 1'
10" deep, 7'3" tall, 4'6" wide. Originally $3,750.
Will sell $550. Excellent condition. F.O.B.
Security Public Storage on Berkey Ave. Call
760-610-2219 Andrea or Al.
BRIGHT UNFURN Towle model on greenbelt.
Available 5/1 for long term lease at $1,525/mo.
Sunroom, 2bd/2ba, 2 car garage loaded with
cabinets. Shutters, skylights/fans. HOA fees and
gardener included. Call Floyd for details and
viewing. 760-565-7938 or 732-237-6916.
ADULT TRICYCLE. Never used. Bright blue
color, large seat and attached big basket. Tire
pump included. $200. Please call 760-772-4363.
DINING ROOM SET. 6 chairs, China Cabinet,
3 End Tables, Entry table. 13 piece set $6,000.
Like new must see. Sofa, big blue chair, big
picture. 3 piece set $2,000. Call 760-565-7642.
RV COUNTRY COACH, Affinity, 42 ft dual
slides, every option. Sat flat screen TVs. Diesel
engine & gen set, hydro heating. Perfect in
every way. All window awnings. Power patio
awnings. Also Outdoor Resorts lot available.
Coach 102,000 miles. Located here. $99,000.
Call 847-921-4799.
36 VOLT EZ GO GOLF CART. Used about 20
times since ’02 when kids come down for the
holidays. New batteries, great condition. $2,000
or best offer. Call John 760-345-6358.
PERMANENT RENTAL opportunity. 2bd/2ba.
Furnished or unfurnished. Walking distance to
facilities. $1,400 monthly. Contact 780-721-2561.
BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED St. Croix.
2bd/2ba, den, office. King master suite, Queen
guest. Granite. Pool, spa, BBQ island, well
landscaped rear yard. Quiet street near Sunset
View Clubhouse. No pets/smoking. Email
jadhink@gmail.com or call 712-282-4459 for
availability/rates. Photos available.
ATTRACTIVE SEASONAL Rental 2014.
1,660 sf St. Marten. 2bd/2ba +office. Tastefully
turnkey furnished. Nov 2013=$1,950 month;
Dec 2013=$2,250 month. 2 month minimum in
2013. Jan 2014 on=$2,950 month. 4 month min
in 2014. No pets/smoking. Utilities and all
SCPD amenities included. South facing patio
w/ BBQ. Shutters, fans & mostly tiled floors.
760-200-4900 or 805-451-0038.
2002 ABOVE GROUND SPA. Maintained in
excellent condition. The Sundance Altimar
w/Sierra Wood Skirt. 5 & 10 year warranties,
approx 6 ½ ft x 6 ½ ft x 3 ft deep. Six spa side
pcs of redwood steps/ table storage included.
Requires 240/50 amp service, includes
insulated cover and spa hand rail. $1,500 (buyer
pays moving) Call Jerry 200-1398.
BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED 2bd/2ba plus den
St. Marten turnkey. Available May 1 to Dec 31,
2013. Long term or seasonal. Many upgrades
including wood shutters throughout, fireplace,
built-in kitchen, bathroom windows, walk-in
closets and pantry, gas BBQ. Golf cart and
gardener included. $1,850 long term, $2,800
seasonal. 760-200-2464.
“MOBILE MASTER COOL” Swamp Cooler
with double water filters and large float
controlled water reservoir with supply hose.
24x26x38” high. Casters for easy rolling about.
Does a very good garage cool down on hot
days. Asking $200. Call Jerry 200-1398.
BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED 2bd/2ba Lanai.
Long-term lease. Extended master bedroom and
garage. King and queen beds, dinette, breakfast
bar and wet bar, gas barbeque, patio table &
chairs and lounge chairs. Pets on approval. No
smoking. Call Bettielou 760-345-7325.
CRYPT FOR TWO loved ones at Forest Lawn
Palm Springs/Cathedral City – “Garden of
Eden” section. Current value $13,770 if
purchased from Forest Lawn. $10,000 or best
offer. Call 917-275-7776.
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 BBQs. June to Sept
2013 $1,400/month. Email robdw@shaw.ca.
760-408-2433 or 778-834-5261. Sorry no
smoking or pets.
SPOTLESS 3bd/3ba turnkey furn home includes
separate Casita. 4 TV’s Wi-Fi & phones, kitchen
has bar & 3 stools, dinette with table & 6 chairs.
Private backyard has fruit trees, gas barbeque,
lounge chairs and table & chairs. Long term or
month to month. Avail April. Call Bettielou
760-345-7325 or 760-285-5838.
SEASONAL RENTAL. Portofino on golf course
north facing w/Mt. view. Furnished 3bd/4ba,
office w/WiFi, computer & printer, 2 wide screen
LCD TV’s, golf cart, BBQ & fire pit, 6 cent/
minute calls to Canada, no pets, non-smoking.
Available Oct. 2013 thru April 2014. Rents
$3,900 to $4,500 per month with deposit.
Photos available via email. Call Robert 760895-7202 or email robertangello@yahoo.com.
MOROCCO (2003) 2bd/2ba plus den. Fully
and comfortably furnished/equipped. Very quiet
short street (no through traffic) near Lake View
Clubhouse & Fitness Center, 18 Hole Putting
Course and North Gate. Granite kitchen. Gated
front courtyard with landscaping, accent lighting
and waterfall. Beautifully landscaped/treed
private rear yard with new Jenn-Air natural gas
grill. East facing/rear extended patio (morning sun
with substantial shade.) Golf cart. Sorry, no pets/
smoking. Email John at johnpettipher@aol.com
for availability and rates or call 248-889-2525
or 248-255-2177.
FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED St. Croix
home. Long-term rental. 2bd/2ba + office.
Wonderful Golf Course view. Very short walk
to shopping center. 2 car plus golf cart garage.
Gated front patio. Includes cablevision. Sorry
no smoking or pets. Email robdw@shaw.ca or
call 760-408-2433.
AVAILABLE FOR 2013 and 2014. 3bd/2ba +
office. Over 2,000 sq. ft. On Golf Course close
to Sunset View Clubhouse. King in master. Golf
car included. Newly painted and furnished. No
pets/no smoking. Email corrgroup1@aol.com.
Photos available.
APRIL THRU SEPTEMBER 2013 Montego
plan. 3bd/2ba beautifully furnished and tiled
floors, wood shutters and fans in all rooms.
Corner lot near Lake View Clubhouse and
North Gate. 4 seat Gem Golf Cart. Small dog
ok. No smoking. 916-704-1933.
BIG BEAUTIFUL Portofino model. 2,800 sq.
ft. 3bd/3.5 ba + privacy office. Available 4/1/13.
1-2 year lease. Unfurnished. Totally redone.
Gorgeous glass doors. Lots of tile & granite.
2-car garage + golf cart area. So. exposure.
Privacy yard. Don’t miss this fabulous home.
$2,200/month. Call 760-345-6123.
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ATTRACTIVELY FURNISHED south facing
Golf Course home. 2,100 sq. ft. includes
3bd/2ba with newly remodeled kitchen. Golf
cart included. Available Dec thru Feb. No pets,
no smoking. Call 206-898-2921 or email
pennystorie@msn.com.
ROOM FOR RENT. Bright, cheery, Queen bed,
own bath, use of laundry & kitchen. Includes
utilities. No pets. No smokers. $600 month +
security deposit. 760-345-7873 for appointment
to meet landlord.
OVERSIZED CASITA. Unfurnished private
entrance near Lake View Clubhouse. Large
bathroom, new kitchenette with microwave, full
refrigerator, washer/dryer. Prefer single female.
No smoking/no pets. All utilities included. $995
a month. Call 760-360-0006.
CASITA FOR LEASE. Quiet street. Private
access. Furnished, kitchenette, microwave,
refrigerator, cable TV, Wi-Fi., independent AC
and heater, large bathroom. Use of washer &
dryer. Includes utilities, half of garage. No pets.
$50 cleaning fee; 50% deposit. $800 per month.
Call 760-345-7553.
CASITA FOR LEASE. Long term. Queen
Murphy bed, recliner chair, computer desk and
chair, refrigerator, TV with remote, microphone,
ceiling fan with lights, separate heat and air
conditioner. No smoking or pets. Call Bettielou
760-345-7325.
CASITA FOR LEASE. Free standing from main
house. Private courtyard and entrance. Newly
refurbished, kitchenette w/cooktop. Refrigerator,
freezer, toaster, broiler/oven. Wi-Fi. Turnkey
ready. All utilities, use of washer & dryer. Yearly
$800. Seasonal $1,200. No smoking, will
consider small pet. 760-636-0809.
(760) 200-2241 · sophia.desroches@scpdca.com
STAND ALONE CASITA. Beautifully furnished
w/Tommy Bahama queen bed, ceiling fan, lg flat
screen TV, microwave, new refrig w/freezer, A/C
and heater, lg walk-in shower, pvt landscaped
courtyard w/fountain, WiFi avail. On quiet st.,
great neighbors, no pets, non-smoking. $900/mo.
in summer; $1,000/mo. in season plus ½ mo.
sec deposit & cleaning. Call 760-200-1398.
On Lewers Street. Yards away from Waikiki
Beach. Call 760-200-1449 for reservations.
SHARE HOUSE. Bright cheery queen size bed,
own bath, use of laundry, kitchen. No pets, no
smokers. Month + security deposit. Call for
appointment to meet homeowner. 760-345-3187.
OAHU MARRIOTT Ko Olina 2bd/2ba. May 11
– May 18, 2013. Week is firm. Ocean view. 40
minutes from Honolulu. Unit has full kitchen dining table. Fully equipped. $2,000. 760-200-9855.
Vacation Rentals
Miscellaneous
SANTA BARBARA Guest House in exclusive
Hope Ranch available for the summer months.
Distant from main house, totally private with
view, separate entrance and parking. 1bd/1ba
fully furnished with refrigerator, stove,
microwave, washer/dryer, stereo, WiFi, piano,
2TVs, 2 fireplaces, 2 patios, BBQ. Private
beach, private tennis courts, bike paths, bridle
trails. 5 minutes to public golf course, 2 major
malls, movie theaters, restaurants. 10 minutes
to downtown, 10 minutes to UCSB campus and
airport. $3,000/month, utilities included. For
pictures and additional information contact
George at grusznak@aol.com or 805-452-2031.
NW COUPLE seeking annual vacation rental
Jan–April. Prefer 2 bedrooms with den. Pool
optional. Call Terry Johnson 206-295-3240
or email: terryanne67@gmail.com. Sun City
references available.
SPECTACULAR 620 sf Luxury Condo ON the
beach at Laguna – 180 degree ocean view.
Available July & Aug. Sleeps 4. 2 baths. Fully
equipped kitchen. 2 TVs, dine in or on large deck
with gas BBQ. Private parking via elevator. 4
blocks from Main Beach and Ralph’s market.
Surrounded by best restaurants + galleries. Linen
change once/wk. $2,500/wk. Call 760-360-1083.
WAIKIKI RENTAL $975/wk 1bd/2ba, kitchen.
Sleeps 4. Balcony, cable TV, DVD, exercise room.
CONDO HUNTINGTON Beach. Ground floor,
1 bedroom, newly decorated, outdoor deck,
Harbour view, walk to the beach, tennis courts,
pool, spa. No pets, no smoking indoors. WiFi,
cable TV. Sun City residents only. Avail Aug 18-25.
Email ste310beco@aol.com or 760-772-6117.
WANT TO RENT a home in Sun City for
January 1 – April 15, 2014. Two bedrooms,
two bathrooms. Preferably with golf cart. Call
320-766-7774 or email Krogh@gctel.net.
YIDDISH CIRCLE meets once a month on a
Sunday afternoon 2 – 4 p.m. for stories from
our grandparents/eastern European heritage.
Jokes, songs + kibitzing. New members
welcome. For more info on next meeting
location, call Hale Porter at 760-345-7873 or
email turk.porter@verizon.net.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Docents Wanted. A
docent music program is being organized through
the Steinway Society of Riverside County to
present Mr. McSymphonys’ music programs
here in the 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.
NEWS
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VIEWS
classified ad policy
Classified ads in News & Views are for SCPD 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 and, 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) will not be accepted. Rentals in SCPD may not be
offered for less than 30 days.
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advertising policy
1. Sun City Palm Desert Community Association reserves the right to refuse
any ad for any reason. All ads are subject to approval by the Sun City Palm
Desert Community Association. 2. Sun City Palm Desert Community
Association does not guarantee any work or claims made by advertisers.
Publication does not constitute an endorsement or approval of goods or
services advertised herein by Sun City Palm Desert Community Association.
3. Inclusion or insertion of political campaign materials in this newsletter
does not constitute an endorsement by SCPDCA, and all such ads must be
approved by the SCPDCA Board of Directors. 4. Deadline for ad submission:
first business day of each month for News & Views. 5. No ads pertaining to
immoral activity or of a questionable nature will be accepted. 6. Ad pages are
limited to one half of the News & Views—they cannot outnumber editorial
pages. Ad pages will be confined to the second half of the publication.
7. Advertisers will not receive proofs, but will be sent tear sheets once the
issue is published. 8. “Make-good” ad credit for entire price of ad will be
extended to advertisers if error is made by News & Views staff on telephone
number or business name. No compensation will be made for errors made by
advertisers. If ad is omitted due to fault of News & Views staff, “make-good”
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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