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Communications Coord.
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Gene Horan
ASU Coordinator
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Jake Hoffman
Fitness & Wellness Director
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bring their resident ID card each time they
visit the Union Center. Beginning Septem- Ryan Eckroat
Poston Butte Golf Club GM
ber 1st, residents who do not have their ID 723-1880
card with them will not be permitted entry
Assessment Billing
into the Union Center. ID’s must be carried 602-288-2688
with residents at all times while visiting
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the Union Center. New cards are available
for $10. If you have any questions about
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this, please contact Jim Harrison, Sun City 602-694-1929
Anthem Community Manager. Thank you Resident I.D. Johnson Utilities - Water
for your cooperation. 480-987-9870
APS - Electric
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
602-371-7171
Southwest Gas - Gas
520-889-1888
Town of Florence
During the month of August, Sun City Anthem is holding a school supply drive for 520-868-7500
Mrs. Hoffman’s first grade class at Adam’s Elementary school. This school is located in Sun City Union Center
a low income area and in desperate need of additional supplies. Below are some of the
items that she will be needing for her class: Hours of Operation
520-723-6600 Front Desk
Pencils - natural wood Sharpies
Monday - Wednesday
Erasers - tops; big pink Scotch Tape
5:30 am - 8:00 pm
Crayons - 8 or 16-pack Masking Tape Thursday - Friday
Markers Paper clips 5:30 am - 9:00 pm
Colored Pencils Dry Erase/Overhead Markers Saturday
Water Colors Staples/Stapler 7:30 am - 8:00 pm
Construction Paper White-Out Sunday
8 2 Pocket folders Manila & hanging folders 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun City Anthem by Del Webb at Merrill Ranch
AUGUST 2009 Issue Letter from
the Lifestyle
ALL-AMERICAN
Director
BASEBALL
As we push on through the
hot summer months, we
hope you’re enjoying the
many events, fitness classes,
club and group activities
available to you.
Recently we have had sev-
EXPERIENCE eral requests for healthier
food choices at events.
For the Night at the Mov-
Saturday, August 15th ies events, we use 94% fat
Tailgate Party: 10 am - 11:30 am free popcorn and have
Carpool to Arizona Diamondbacks vs. added “Healthy Choices”
to our selection. You can
Los Angeles Dodgers game now substitute a fruit
Game Time: 1:10 pm snack or dried apple pack
for a candy bar.
COST: $20 PER PERSON In June we hosted a Sum-
We will have a non-alcoholic tailgate party in the Union Center parking lot from mer Salads Potluck and the
10 am - 11:30 am and then head to the game! We’ll provide the meat, condiments Dinner and Dance held on
and buns. You bring the chips and drinks! June 27th received raving
reviews over the healthy
Experience an evening in dinner menu. Residents
enjoyed strawberry pecan
salad, grilled bruchetta
chicken, summer green
beans and rolls.
As Fall approaches, plan-
ning is underway for
Antipasto Kabobs 2010. We are looking for
Canteloupe, Prosciutto, Mortadella, fresh Mozzarella, Olives with Pimentos, Genoa Salami, residents to serve on the
Empty Bowls Event Com-
Small Tomatoes, Honeydew, Black Olives and Provolone Cheese
mittee to help plan next
Bruschetta year’s event on February
Three different types of toppings 27th. If you’re interested in
Entrees participating on the com-
Tortellini with Creamy Pesto Sauce mittee, please contact me.
BYOB
Sweet Italian Sausage & Peppers
August 28th Shannon Johnson
Sign up by 8-23 Caesar Salad Lifestyle Director
Garlic Bread 6 - 8 pm
Enjoy music & Dessert NICE YARD
Tiramisu $10 pp
dancing! July 2009
1 Espresso Coffee
3617 N. Colonial Ct.
 Chartered Club News
Cooking Club Association
WATERPARK/ The Cooking Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month Alcohol Policy
SPLASH PAD HOURS from October through May in the Union Center ballroom at
5:30 pm. We demonstrate our favorite dishes, sharing our reci-
It is important that the inter-
ests of the Association and
pes and a meal. Sometimes meetings have a theme or we have a homeowners are adequately
Big Splash Waterpark: protected. Given the impact
Mondays & Wednesdays friendly competition. Attendees are asked to bring $3 per per- on the liability exposure to
son, a side dish to share and their own beverage. The club brings the Association, the decision
4 - 7 pm
people together who love to cook, eat and share the social atmo- has been made to implement
Fridays
Dance sphere of a good meal. We hope to see you at our next meeting an Alcohol Policy for the An-
4 - 8 pm them at Merrill Ranch Com-
in October! If you have questions, please contact 520-723-3308.
Saturdays munity. Effective immediate-
August 8th 11 am – 6 pm Poker Club ly, any Association sponsored
activity providing alcohol will
6 - 9 pm Sundays 2nd Annual Poker Tournament
be done only by contracting
12 pm – 5 pm November 7th
$4 pp with a licensed caterer or by
Black jack, 3 card poker, roulette, poker and Bingo! offering b.y.o.b. This policy
RSVP by August 6th does not affect the policies
Adventure Playground Splash Pad: already in place covering resi-
Daily Call Eric at 520-233-6036 for more information.
Music by resident DJ Carole. dent consumption of alcohol
10 am - 12 pm & 5 - 8 pm at Association amenities or in
Light snacks provided. BYOB. common areas as contained
Piecemakers Club SAVE THE DATE! in the Rules and Regulations.
Join the Piecemakers Quilting & Sewing Piecemakers If you have any questions
group every Monday and Thursday in the regarding this policy, please
1st Annual Spaghetti Feed
feel free to contact me.
craft room from 9 am - 2 pm. October 24th
Jim Harrison
OF Community Manager
Clay Crafters Club Letter from
Freedom Parade We make everything by hand! We meet every Thursday at
6:30 pm in the ceramics room at the Union Center. Members
the ASU Site
learn to make objects of art using the coil method, the slab
Coordinator
We are putting the finishing
roller and the wheel. Members will learn how to glaze their
touches on our fall semester.
works of art and all other aspects of a pottery room. Both ASU and Community
Scholars will be present-
ing workshops on health
Thank you to all participants and attendees! Hiking Club and well being, computers,
The hiking club has suspended their hikes on Wednesday Florence history, Spanish,
mornings for the summer season. Hikes will resume in writing, arts and crafts and
October. Have a great summer! much more. Field trips will
include the popular ASU
Flight Simulator trip, A 360
degree Florence perspective
$15 pp payable at the river. Meet at the Union class and birding.
Bisque ‘N Pieces Ceramics Club Many fees and workshop
Center at 9 am to carpool. Bring your Come join us for an afternoon of fun and friendship. If you don’t prices have been lowered to
coolers packed with your favorite beverage, wa- think you have any artistic talent, we’ll show you what to do and encourage you to help cre-
ter, snacks and/or lunch. $15 includes one tube what you need to get started. We have most of the supplies to get ate balance in your life, or
enhance your social, physical
and bus ride from the tube renting area to the you started. No investment unless you get hooked. or personal well being.
launch point and from the exit back to the tube Keep an eye out for more
rental point. If you are bringing a cooler, you’ll Sun City Anthem is still collecting canned food items and information soon or feel free
August 6th need to rent an additional tube. Sign up in the non-perishable goods for the Florence Food Bank throughout the to contact me if you have
questions.
binder at the Resident Services Desk. summer! Last month, the Food Bank served over 4,000 people! Help
2 9:00 am support our local food bank in this time of need!
Gene Horan
Site Coordinator 7
 Fitness & Wellness Lifestyle Update
Night at
MENTAL HEALTH August 18
6:30 pm the Movies

Ballroom August 14
Sun City Seminars
Anthem NIGHT Preventing Falls & Patio
Trip
7 pm
Fractures Seminar
Ho

al
August 7th Bring your pup August 10th
Night at
se
ci
No deposit required.
Shoes So
r

6:00 pm August 27th and a drink! Sign up at the front desk the
5 - 6 pm
$5 cash at the door Movies
August 5th FREE
August 24
BYOB (cups not provided).
6 - 8 pm Sign-up in Fitness Events & Licensed Physical Thera- 7 pm
FREE Activities binder
pist and owner of Affin-
ity Physical Therapy, Will August 21 $3 pp includes
BYOB “The Most Fun You Humphrey’s will be our August 3rd @ 5 pm 6 - 8 pm popcorn, candy, soda,
Can Have for $5” professional instructor for FREE Ballroom water. Purchase ticket
Bring a drink and an appetizer
Sign up in the this seminar.
to share! FREE at the front desk.
Fitness Events Sign up for all seminars Save the Date for
& Activities and activities in the Fitness
Events & Activities binder
binder. at the Union Center
Fitness Desk!

“Valkyrie” 2nd Annual

August 11 @ 8 pm
“Taken” Breast
The Fitness Dedication Award is a new program that the Union Center will be rolling out to pay tribute to the hardwork, July $5
20thpp Cancer
dedication and commitment to health and fitness of the residents of our great Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch Com- $5 pp Walk
munity. Each month a resident will be chosen, by the Union Center staff, for exhibiting an outstanding commitment Saturday
and dedication to health and fitness. The recipients of the monthly Fitness Dedication Award will receive a personally Movie starts at 8 pm.
engraved plaque recognizing their relentless persistance of health and wellness. Recipients will also be featured in the Popcorn, candy, fruit snacks, dried apples, soda, water provided. October 10, 2009
facility, as well as, the monthly Sun City Anthem Times. Proceeds benefit the Phoe-
Keep up the hard work and we can’t wait to see you at the Union Center!
August 27th nix affiliate of the Susan G.
Award Recipient for July 2009-Betty Wheeler 2:00 pm
Komen for the Cure Breast
Street: Mockingbird Court (Liberty) Most important person(s) in your life: Cancer Foundation.
Favorite Activity: Water Aerobics 2 sons, Eric & Chip Wheeler Poston Ballroom If you’re interested in

Party
Career: City Manager, Nationwide What motivates you to be fit? Getting fit makes me feel serving on the Event
Favorite Food: Carrots good. Feeling good makes me want to stay fit. This keeps me motivated. FREE Committee, contact

6 Congratulations Betty! Shannon Johnson.

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 August 2009 August Group Fitness Schedule
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Circuit Training Complete Fitness Spin Core Conditioning Yoga Spin
For more information on these events, login to www.ouranthemmr.net and go to Groups>My 1
9 - 9:45 am 9 - 9:45 am 9 - 9:45 am 9 - 9:45 am 9 - 9:45 am 8 - 8:45 am
Groups Calendar. Event questions? Call 723-6610.
Team Anthem Volunteer Swim Aerobics Pilates Swim Aerobics Cardio Blast Swim Aerobics
opportunities available! 10 - 10:45 am 10 - 10:45 am 10 - 10:45 am 10 - 10:45 am 10 - 10:45 am
Gentle Yoga
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Walking Group Walking Group Salt River Cycling 7 am Sizzlin’ Summer
7 am 7 am Tubing Walking Dance 6 pm COMPLETE FITNESS: A low impact class that focuses on resistance training to target the major muscle groups of the upper and lower
Sun City Happy Horseshoes Excursion 9 am Group 7 am body. The class utilizes dumbbells, resistance bands and more to provide an invigorating full body workout! Don’t miss your chance to lean
out and get fit!!
Hour 5 pm Social 6 pm Open Tennis Mental
Softball 7 pm 7 - 9 pm Health Trivia CARDIO BLAST: Cardio Blast is a Moderate/High Intensity class that utilizes various training tools and exercise equipment to elevate the
heart rate and improve heart and lung health! A must do for all exercise enthusiasts.
Horseshoes Night 6 pm
Night 7 pm CORE CONDITIONING: A moderate impact class designed to work all the major muscle groups. Activities utilize stability balls and other
core training equipment, in order to aid the body in maintaining balance and stability for the activities of daily living as well as other recre-
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
ational activities.
Walking Group Dive in Walking Group Open Tennis Cycling 7 am All-American Base-
PILATES: A low/moderate impact class designed to minimize stress on the joints while conditioning the core muscles of the body. Pilates
7 am Movie: 7 am 7 - 9 pm Walking ball Experience 10 am
uses a systematic mat based workout engineered to adapt to all skill levels while toning and lengthening the muscle fibers.
Casino Trip Valkyrie Softball Bocce Ball Night Group 7 am Then carpool to 1:10 pm
All Day 8 pm 7 pm 7 pm Night at the Diamondbacks Game YOGA: A low impact class that uses slow static stretches to maximize health and loosen tight muscles. Enjoy rhythmic poses and balance
Portal Training Movies: techniques while improving your posture, lowering your stress and developing flexibility. Great for all fitness levels!
10:30 am The Secret Life SWIM AEROBICS: A low impact class that uses exercises in the pool to focus on aerobic activity. This class is for swimmers and non swim-
of Bees 7 pm mers alike, especially those with orthopedic issues or osteoarthritis. Great for all levels!!
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 GENTLE YOGA: A low impact class that utilizes training aids to focus the body, mind & soul to achieve better overall health & wellness.
Walking Group Yappy Hour Walking Group Open Tennis Cycling 7 am
7 am 6:30 pm 7 am 7 - 9 pm Walking SPIN (indoor cycling): Spinning classes are a great way to get in a vigorous workout – burning calories and keeping your muscles in
shape. This high intensity class is the perfect way to build stamina, tone and get a butt kicking workout!
Pickleball Twi- Horseshoes Group 7 am
light Adventure
7 pm
Night 7 pm Karaoke
Night 6 pm August Group/Club Calendar
Softball 7 pm *Highlight denotes chartered club.
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Sundays Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays
Walking Group Basic Internet Portal Training Root Beer Float Cycling 7 am Pickleball Pickleball Pickleball Pickleball Pickleball Pickleball Pickleball
7 am Class 4 pm 7 pm Party 2 pm Walking Open Play Mixed Doubles B & C Levels Inter Club Play B & C Levels Singles B & C Levels
Night at the Business Preventing Falls Group 7 am 7 - 9 pm 8 - 10 am 7 - 9 am 9 am - 12 pm 7 - 9 am 8 - 10 am 7 - 9 am
Movies: Professionals & Fractures “La Piccola Quilting/ Bocce Ball Social Line Dancing Quilting/Sewing Tennis 8 am
The Reader 7 pm of Anthem Seminar 5 pm Italia” Italian Sewing 9 am 6 pm 9:30 am-12 pm 9 am Bocce Ball
Mtg 7 pm Bocce Ball Night Experience & Bridge 1 pm Mahjongg 1 pm Line Dancing Social 8 am
7 pm Dancing 6 pm Ceramics 1 pm Pickleball 9:30 am-12 pm Pickleball
30 31 Poker 5 pm Open Play Poker 1 pm Open Play
Pickleball Open 7 pm Pinochle 6 pm 7 pm
Play 7 pm Bunco 6 pm Clay Crafters Mtg
6:30 pm

Sun City Anthem Take a guess at this month’s trivia question and submit it to the Trivia box at
the Resident Services Desk at the Union Center or e-mail
Monthly Meetings
Jaclyn.Revis@ouranthemmr.net. The resident whose guess is closest to the cor- August 11th: 1st Wednesday: 1st & 3rd Thurs: 2nd & 4th
rect answer will win a special prize! Stay tuned for this month’s correct answer Book Group Mtg Genealogy Mtg Mexican Train Fridays: BINGO
in the September issue of the Sun City Anthem Times. 1 pm 1 pm 1 pm 1 pm
2nd & 4th 2nd & 4th Thurs: 1st & 3rd
How many A/C units are at the Wednesdays: Hand & Foot Fridays:
Jewelry Making 1 pm Pinochle 1 pm
Union Center? 1:30 pm 2nd Thursday:
Investment
July’s Trivia Answer: 86,600 gallons of water in the indoor lap pool.
Group 6 pm
4 Congratulations to KEITH EDWARDS for guessing 91,263 gallons!
5