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February 2012

Starts February 5th!

Get your Fitness Bingo Card today at the Fitness Center! This fun, four-week challenge starts February 5 and will get you moving in a variety of ways! Complete your Fitness Bingo Card to win great prizes! See Chuck Eier, our Fitness/ Wellness Director for more information and to get your Fitness BINGO card!

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Bring your Sweetheart to Dinner at the

Indigo Grille for Valentines Day!
Our delicious Valentines Day Special includes: Appetizer: Creamy Lobster Bisque with Teeny Greens and Basil Oil... $7.95 Entrees: Stuffed Lemon Sole - Maryland Blue Crab & Scallop stuffed lemon sole, sauteed Asparagus, Yukon Potato puree, and roasted Garlic Beurre Blanc... $13.95 Filet Mignon - 7 ounces of Bacon wrapped Filet Mignon, sauteed Baby Carrots, Wild Mushroom Risotto, roasted Tomatoes, and Red Wine Demi... $16.95 Dessert: Chocolate Bundt Turtle Cake, caramel center, topped with pecans... $5.95

New Menu Additions!

The Chef Burger:
1/2 lb. Angus Beef Patty with melted Cheddar, demi-braised Onions, Wild Baby Arugula, Horseradish Pickles, Bacon, Garlic Aioli on an oventoasted Brioche Bun.

Chicken Alfredo:

Tuna Melt:

Grilled Chicken, Fettuccini Pasta, creamy Alfredo sauce, Parmesan.

Albacore Tuna salad, Swiss Cheese on a toasted Sourdough Bread.

New Theme Menu:

Pizza Monday (specialty pizzas all day) Thursdays Italian night Taco Tuesday (all day) Fridays Seafood night Wednesdays Asian night Saturdays Prime Rib night

Special Offerings:

Please come and enjoy half-priced appetizers in the bar/lounge, Monday through Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm.

Thursday, February 23

10 am to 2 pm

Golf CliniCs
Get Golf Ready Clinic February 20 - 24 Tee Times: 9 AM - 10:30 AM Cost: $99
These clinics are ideal for people who have never played the game or havent played in awhile. Register in the Golf Shop or online at www.playgolfamerica.com/ggr/

Sun City Festival residents will have the opportunity to hit Nikes full line of golf equipment. Please stop by to check out one of the top manufacturers in golf equipment.

Monday and Thursday Golf Clinics

Golf Clinics are offered every Monday and Thursday from 11 AM to 12 Noon. Cost is $15. For more information or to sign up, please call or visit the Golf Shop.

Nine and Dine Monday, February 27

Dinner is at approximately 5:00 or 5:30 PM. Nine holes of golf followed by a wonderful dinner buffet. Please sign up in the Golf Shop.

Tee Time: 3:30 PM

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24 Custom Courses Offered in February and March!

Get enrolled today in one or more of the fantastic courses offered exclusively to our Sun City Festival residents for the 2012 Spring Session. Get more acquainted with Leonardo and Michelangelo, utilize computer programs to help manage all of your precious digital photos, find out more about communicating on the Social Network, learn Spanish to survive in Arizona, and so much more! These are just a few of the many types of courses available to you. Register at the Member Services Desk in the Sage Center during business hours. Receive a 20 percent discount when enrolling in at least four fee-paid courses (per person). Course schedules and registration forms are also available at Member Services. Dont miss out, sign up today!

Save the date!

MARCH
March 10 - Highway Legends (NPA Show) March 17 - KKNT Lifestyle Festival

APRIL
April 7 - Concert In The Park April 14 - Igors Jazz Cowboys (NPA Show)

& Shows
February 9 Tubac Festival of the Arts 12 Tubac Festival of the Arts 15 Sedona... and More! 16 Arizonas Centennial Celebration! 26 Broadway Rocks 26 Musical Instrument Museum March 9 Lily Tomlin 15 Dolly Steamboat Canyon Lake Cruise & Lunch 18 Motowns Greatest Hits 27 Turf Paradise

February Community Events

February 2 Sun Valley Solar Seminar - 9:30 am Sable February 3 StarGazers Adventure - 7:00 pm Celebration Hall and Outdoors February 4 Cheeseburger In Paradise Pool Party 11 am to 3 pm Sage Center Pool February 8 Meet Darlene Promenade Travel 9 am Cyber Cafe February 9 Buckeye Bookmobile -9 am Sage Center Parking Lot Humana Seminar - 9 am Sable February 10 Valentine Sweetheart Dance 6:30 pm to 10 pm Celebration Hall February 11 Be Kind to Your Heart Wellness Expo 11 am to 3 pm Sage Center Parking Lot NPA Show Featuring Barnaby and Rhythm & Rhyme - 7 pm Celebration Hall February 15 Buckeye Police Dept. Pancake Feed 8 am to 10 am Celebration Hall February 15 LAZBOY Wine & Design Seminar, Defining Your Style - 6:30 pm Celebration Hall February 16 Summerwind Solar Seminar - 10 am Sable Princess Cruise Fest -2 pm Celebration Hall February 20 Northwestern Mutual Financial Seminar 10 am Mulberry February 22 Meet Darlene Promenade Travel 9 am Cyber Cafe February 23 Buckeye Bookmobile - 9 am Sage Center Parking Lot American Solar Seminar - 10 am Sable February 24 Monthly Resident Potluck Dinner 5:30 pm Celebration Hall February 25 Celebrate America Block Party 11 am to 3 pm Sage Center Parking Lot February 26 Sunday Movie Matinee, The Debt 1 pm Celebration Hall

Pool closed 9am-4pm for open swimming.

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Sun City Festival offers a spectacular variety of activities for all residents, including an assortment of Chartered Clubs ranging from hobbies and various arts groups to sports and social groups.

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CHARTEREd Clubs
Fine Arts Club Fine Arts has open painting on Monday afternoons and all day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Try out your creativity and fun at the same time. Contact Jean Buhle at 928-252-2468 for more information! The Brew Crew We have hosted several successful events with a variety of beers and conversation. Club badges and shirts are available for purchase by members. Membership is still open with dues of $8 per person. Contact Milt Levy at 928252-6952 or Mark Silver 623-249-5917 for more information. The Lady Putters Come and enjoy the camaraderie of friends and neighbors while developing and enhancing your putting skills. The Lady Putters play on Mondays at 12:30 pm and Thursdays at 9:30 am. Please join us for a game or two. Contact Sue Peppler at 928-252-2663 for all the details.

Browse the listings and join any Clubs that interest you. You may find many new opportunities and even make some new friends in the process. To learn more about these Clubs, go to the community website at www.oursuncityfestival.net under Clubs and Interest Groups to see what events are taking place and how you can get involved.

Festival Association of Beauties (FABs) We promote social interaction among the women here at Sun City Festival. We meet for lunch every Friday, at 11 am, at the Indigo Grille. FABs is open to all residents of Sun City Festival. Come join us! Its a great way to make new friends. Contact Stephanie Baker at 928252-6964 to learn more!

Digital Photo Club The SCF Digital Camera Club is dedicated to advancing the art of photography for the residents of Sun CIty Festival. This is accomplished through a wide variety of programs that encourage members to excel in picture taking, electronic enhancement and display. Contact Chuck Roderique at 928-252-2497 for details.

The Players Club The Players Club offers 12 different board and card games seven days a week. New members are welcome. Consult the newsletter calendar, Cable Channel 22, or Fitness Center bulletin board for dates and times. To join the club, attend any of our daily functions and complete a membership application. Contact Jay Cohn at 928-252-6104 for additional information.

Paws & Claws Pet Club We encourage pet owners of all types to meet and gather information on various educational and health related pet information. Our club meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm. Mugs & Muffins is the 3rd Thurs. each month at 8:30 am at the Amphitheatre. Contact Kathi Landis at 928-252-6771 for details.

Tennis Club The Tennis Club offers many game opportunities for all residents to participate. Mixed doubles drop-in sessions are every Tue., Thur., & Fri. at 9 am. All levels are welcome! Contact Ed Piegza at 628-237-3020 for more information.

The Quilting Bees Come join the fun with the Quilting Bees. We have many fun and exciting projects and classes lined up for the fall. Please contact Carol Stoney for further information at 503-899-9976.

Crafty Scrappers Club Life is a scrapbook of young and old in which precious stories are told. When time moves on and our memories fail us, this book will be the sweetest tale. We can turn the pages of times gone by and see how the days and years did fly. Contact Bonnie Lenke at 623-229-6400 bonnielenke@msn.com for more information.

Mystery Riders We are a group of motorcyle aficianados who set aside Thursdays and at least two Saturdays or Sundays per month to do our riding throughout Arizona. We have all makes and models in our group. We dont always know where we are going or where weve been but have fun riding. Contact Ed Zvonik at 928-252-3849 for more information.

Field and Stream Club Join us if you have an interest in fishing, hunting, shooting, archery, or other outdoor activities. We meet the first Wed. of the month at 6:30pm. Range Day is the second Fri. meeting at the convenience store parking lot at 7:30 am. A Trap/ Skeet Day is also being considered. Contact Steve Kelley at 480-544-7037 for more information.

The Social Dance Club Our members learn and practice various social and line dances in a fun environment. Couples dance is on Mondays, 7-9 pm in Celebration Hall. Professional instructors teach from 7-8 pm with open dance from 8-9 pm. Line Dance is Thursdays, 11 am-1 pm in Celebration Hall. Contact Linda Pusch at 928252-3659 for either dance. Club membership is $5/person and includes both activities.

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Barrel Buddies This wine tasting group holds events in members homes, at outside venues, or joint events with other wine clubs. We will have two events in our members homes each month. Please contact Steven Miller at 928-252-6640 for details and to learn more about our club.

The Softball Club We are now organizing teams for the 2011-12 Winter/Spring League. All skill levels are welcome, no experience necessary. Visit the softball field on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9 am - 3 pm to watch the club play. Contact Bill Jenkins at 928252-5433 if interested in participating.

Paper Crafts & More Please join us Tuesday mornings at 9:30 am or Wednesday nights at 6 pm. You will be amazed at the variety of projects we do. We incorporate all different levels of skills that include rubber stamping, tea bag folding, iris folding, just to name a few. Stop by and say hi. Contact Judi Kuczek at 928-252-2485 for more information.

Gourmet Club Like to cook and eat?? The Gourmet Club always welcomes new members, singles or couples. We meet once a month, usually 3rd Sunday, and enjoy a four-course dinner in a private home at Sun City Festival. Contact Carol Komassa at 928-252-3400 for more information.

Glass Arts Club Members create traditional stained glass and warm glass through workshops, demonstrations, selfexporation and shared expertise. Contact C J Zimmerman at 928-252-2203 for details. Visit us at our new studio Mon-Sat 10 am-1 pm.

Canadian/American Friendship Club We promote activities that bring Canadians and Americans together for fun and friendship. We will plan various activities including sporting events, arts, off-road trips, and more. Contact Terry Barnard at 928-232-0262 or Chuck Smith at 928-252-6976 for more information.

Pickleball Club We are dedicated to promoting pickleball and welcome everyone to join us in this fun game! Lessons available on Tues. at 11 am and Ladies Play is Tues. from 2-4pm. Beginner and novice players are welcome during open play Mon-Sat at 11am. We continue to promote volleyball, table tennis, and water volleyball but do not collect fees for these sports. Contact Donald Schelling at 602-317-6298 to play!

Sun City Festival Car Club Sun City Festival Car Club is a mixture of Muscle, Vintage and Sports Car enthusiasts dedicated to having fun. The Club sponsors monthly outings both events and road trips. Once per month we meet to talk about what to do to make the experience better. Contact Tom Flanagan (tpflana@yahoo. com), Damon Decaon, Vel Moss or Tony Dellinger for details.

Pottery & Ceramics Club Beginning hand building classes start soon. Experienced potters are welcome to join at any time. For more information, contact Shari Jones at 928-252-6179 or shajones3@msn.com

Woodcrafters Club Our club caters to all facets of wood crafting. Learn wood working skills and work on various projects with us! The primary purpose of the Woodcrafters Club is to promote the craft of woodworking as a hobby and assist in the improvement of member skills and abilities. Contact Jerry Moore at 928-2526439 to learn more!

Sun City Festival Hiking Club We offer many exciting hiking trips all over the region. We meet once a month to review previous and upcoming trips and learn many helpful tips on hiking. We offer separate hiking levels for new and experienced hikers. This past season we introduced night hikes and overnights for one or two days away. Contact Patrick Smith at 928-252-6018 to join.

Desert Harmony We have had a busy holiday season with caroling, and our second Karaoke Night held Jan. 18 was a blast! Put April 18th on your calendar for the next one. We are now preparing for our March 25 concert that will be a musical extravaganza, with a tour of the U. S. in song and tribute to Duke Ellington. Rehearsals are Mondays at 6:30 pm in the Aerobics room. Contact Pat Kubler at 928-2526878 or desertharmonyscf@ yahoo.com for details.

Sun City Festival Golf Chartered Club We are always accepting applications for new members! Every Tues. the Womens Golf Group plays. Every Mon., Wed. and Fri. the Mens Golf Group plays. See the Pro Shop for details. Contact Steve Nebel, for the Mens Golf Group, at 928-252-6401 or Cynthia Czernysz for the Womens Golf Group, at 928-2522806.

Genealogy Club Learn the what, where and how of genealogy. Were here to share with members the techniques, methods, resources, and facilities used in genealogy research. Learn how to organize and protect the results of their research. New or experienced are welcome. Meetings are second Tues., Oct-May at 3 PM in the Sage Center. Contact David Komassa for more details at 252-3400.

Sun City Festival RV Club If youd like to learn more about RVing and find ways to enhance the RV life you love, then the Festival RV Club is for you! Our Club purpose is to facilitate bringing together those who wish to travel and who enjoy the recreational vehicle lifestyle. Contact Virg Mellott at 928-2523829 for more details.

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RESIDENT PROFILE

Chartered Club Activities

Every Monday Pickleball 9:00am Mah Jongg 9:00am Crafty Scrappers 9:00am Lady Putters 12:30pm Dealers Choice Poker 1:00pm Chess 1:00pm Fine Arts 1:00pm Woodcrafters 5:30pm Euchre Lessons 6:00pm Pickleball 6:00pm Euchre Play 6:30pm Desert Harmony Rehearsal 6:30pm Couples Dance 7:00pm Every Tuesday Pickleball 9:00am Mixed Doubles Drop-In Tennis 9:00am Digital Photo Club 10:00am Play Anything! 9:00am Paper Crafts 9:30am Pickleball Lessons 10:00am Contract Bridge 1:00pm Water Volleyball 1:00pm Ladies Play -Pickleball 2:00pm Hi-Lo Omaha Poker (2nd, 4th Tue) 5:30pm Tx HoldEm Tourn. (1st, 3rd Tue) 5:30pm Pickleball 6:00pm Ponytail Canasta 6:30pm Every Wednesday Fine Arts 8:30am Pickleball 9:00am Crafty Scrappers 9:00am Mah Jongg 1:00pm Tx HoldEm Poker 1:00pm Paper Crafts 6:00pm Paws & Claws (1st Wed) 5:30pm Single Deck Pinochle 6:30pm Every Thursday Pickleball 9:00am Mixed Doubles Drop-In Tennis 9:00am Mixed Doubles Tennis 9:00am Lady Putters 9:30am Line Dancing 11:00am Duplicate Bridge 12:30pm Water Volleyball 2:00pm Volleyball 3:00pm Dealers Choice Poker 5:00pm Pickleball 6:00pm Table Tennis 6:00pm Chess 6:30pm Digital Photo Club 6:30 pm Every Friday Pickleball 9:00am Mixed Doubles Drop-In Tennis 9:00am Contract Bridge 9:00am Quilting Bees 9:00am Mixed Doubles Tennis 9:00am FABs Luncheon 11:00am Mah Jongg 12:30 pm Bunco 7:00pm Every Saturday Pickleball 9:00am Table Tennis 1:00pm Tx HoldEm Poker 1:00pm Couples Contract Bridge 6:30pm Anything Goes Social 6:00pm Every Sunday Bocce Ball 2:00pm Table Tennis 3:00pm Mexican Train Dominoes 6:30pm Social Dance Club 7:00pm

Pat and Don Schelling

Coming to Arizona was the best thing that ever happened to us.

from Washington State University. Don is a retired business owner and presently sells real estate exclusively in Festival. Pat is a retired commercial interior design professional. Between the two of them, they have five grown children and eight grandchildren. Two years ago, Don started playing Pickleball and quickly fell in love with the game and the people. He is presently the President of the Pickleball Club and has been since 2011. He also is a member of the Barrel Buddies Club and feels that it is important to be a good community steward so has taken on an Adopt-AHighway mile on Sun Valley Parkway. Pat is more sedate due to illness from RA (rheumatoid arthritis) but hopes to be able to get out more and enjoy life. She is also a member of Barrel Buddies. Life is sweet!

Don and Pat moved to Arizona in 2008 from Spokane, Washington. After enduring one too many freezing winters in the northwest, they decided to try something different. They wanted something that was a little out of the way and not in a large city where you dont get to know your neighbors. Sun City Festival is a perfect fit. Both grew up in small communities, so it was natural that they fell in love with our desert community. Don was originally from a very small town in central California and attended the University of Nevada in Reno. Pat was born and raised in Spokane and graduated

February 12 Valentines Golf Tournament February 23 Nike Golf Demo Day February 20 - 24 Get Golf Ready Clinics February 27 Nine and Dine Monday & Thursday Golf Clinics 11 AM - 12 PM, Cost $15 Every Tuesday Sun City Festival Womens Golf Group Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday Sun City Festival Mens Golf Group

Sunday - Tuesday 11:00am - 7:00pm Wednesday - Saturday 11:00am - 8:00pm

Hours of Operation:

Happy Hour Monday - Friday 4 pm - 6 pm Sunday Breakfast: 8 am - 11 am Pizza Mondays: All Day Taco Tuesdays: All Day Wednesdays, Asian Night: 4 pm - 8 pm Thursdays, Italian Night: 4 pm - 8 pm Fridays, Seafood Night: 4 pm - 8 pm Saturdays, Prime Rib Night: 4 pm - 8 pm

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Every Monday Flow Yoga 8:45 am Pilates 8:45 am Body Sculpting 10:00 am Aqua Aerobics 11:00 am Zumba Gold 11:00 am Aqua Aerobics 4:00 pm Every Tuesday Rhythm & Moves 8:00 am Cardio Core 9:15 am Strength, Stretch & Balance 10:30 am Aqua Aerobics 4:00 pm Group Cycling 5:00 pm Every Wednesday Flow Yoga 8:45 am Aqua Aerobics 11:00 am Tai Chi (sign up only) 10:15 am Pilates 11:30 am Body Sculpting 12:45 pm Zumba 1:45 pm Every Thursday Rhythm & Moves 8:00 am Cardio Core 9:15 am Strength & Cycle 10:30 am Equipment Orientation 3:00 pm Aqua Aerobics 4:00 pm Group Cycling 5:00 pm Every Friday Hatha Yoga 7:15 am Strength, Stretch & Balance 8:00 am Pilates 8:00 am Body Sculpting 9:15 am Zumba Gold 10:15 am Aqua Aerobics 11:00 am Cardio Combo+Stretch 11:15 am Every Saturday Group Cycling 8:00 am

Fitness Classes

Lower Your Risk for Dementia

by Chuck Eier, M.S. C.S.C.S., Fitness & Wellness Director

the brain. Many types of dementia exist and any of them can strike anyone. People with dementia lose their ability to solve problems and control emotions. Other symptoms of dementia include personality changes, memory loss and impaired intellectual functions. More than 5 million Americans have Alzheimers, the most common type of dementia. Different types of dementia affect different parts of the brain. Some include loss of circulation or damage to nerve cells. Increasing amounts of research reveal the potential for lowering the risk of dementia. Activities that challenge the brain such as crossword puzzles, chess playing, and reading can help build reserves of brain cells and connections of brain cells. These reserves can slow a mental decline. Recent research reveals this may be less significant than previously believed. However, mental stimulation and stress relief from these activities are still helpful to keep the mind sharp. Learning to play a musical instrument can also boost brain power. Research from the University of Kansas showed those who played a musical instrument did better on tests of mental abilities. This also held true for people who had played an instrument but stopped years prior. Having learned how to play an instrument early in life may provide lifelong brain benefits. The Mayo Clinic has published research indicating physical activity can reduce the risk for dementia. Any activity raising the heart and breathing rate provides a benefit. Cardiovascular exercise like brisk walking or cycling should be done most days of the week for thirty minutes or more each time. Social activity has also been shown to provide a brain boost. Spending time with friends and participating in activities with other people stimulate the brain and lower risks for dementia. Additionally, risk factors for developing any type of dementia include smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, elevated cholesterol levels and diabetes. Activities to reduce stress, provide brain stimulation and improve physical fitness are all things that reduce the risk of developing dementia and limit mental decline.
5 Ways to Cut Your Risk for Dementia, Linda Warner Andrews.

Dementia is a term for a group of symptoms caused by disorders which affect

Free Blood Pressure Screenings

February 3 at 2 pm February 20 at 9 am

American Heart Association Recommendations:

Blood Pressure less than 120/80 mmHg Prehypertension 121-140/80-90 mmHg Hypertension >140/>90 mmHg Total cholesterol less than 200 mg/dl HDL (good) cholesterol greater than 45 mg/dl LDL (bad) cholesterol less than 130 mg/dl

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

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Contact Information & Important Numbers

Bruce Friedman Community Manager 928-252-2103 Jennifer Haigwood Lifestyle Director 928-252-2104 Carol Jackson Community Standards 928-252-2105 Lisa Annett Communications Coordinator 928-252-2133 Chuck Eier Fitness & Wellness Director 928-252-2115 George Jeffers, Ed. D. ASU Lifelong Learning Coordinator 928-252-2107 Caring Neighbors 928-252-2118 Copper Canyon Golf Club/ Indigo Grille 928-252-6445 CopperCanyonGolfClub.com Sales Center 928-252-6500 Del Webb Customer Service 800-664-3183

Marketplace Partners

Brian Trimble
Financial Advisor Now scheduling appointments in your community.

RAYMOND JAMES
Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC 13843 West Meeker Blvd., Suite 101 Sun City West, AZ 85375 623-209-0854 877-751-6095 Toll Free 623-209-0855 Fax brian.trimble@raymondjames.com

Sage Recreation Center

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

Hours of Operation

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

Wood Shop & Craft Studios

928-252-2283

Steven D. Kelley
480-544-7037
928-252-2323 bus 928-458-7594 fax

CRB, CRS, GRI, ABR, ASP, e-PRO

Monday - Saturday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Associate Broker

skelley30@cox.net