Neighborhood Representative Committee

CHAIRPERSON REuNION- Ross McDowell 520-723-4948 rmcdowell2@msn.com StRAtfORd - Wally Skurda 520-723-0532 wmskurda@aol.com OvERlOOk - OPEN lEgACy - Lee Bordelon 520-723-7625 legacynrc@earthlink.net SERENIty - Don Fiedler 520-723-7546 skibum1a@aol.com dISCOvERy- Mike OHara 520-723-3308 mikeohara64@gmail.com lIbERty - OPEN COvENtRy - Russell Clark 623-271-8579 rj.clark@cox.net

SAVE THE DATE REGISTER TODAY!

Labor Day Pool Party Ladies Lunch Out: Native New Yorker American Heroes Concert D-Backs vs. SF Giants Bus Trip & Game $50 pp includes game ticket + bus Del Webb Goes Pink Sept. 3 Sept. 7 Sept. 8 Sept. 16 Oct. 13

Contact Information & Important Numbers

AAM 24-Hour Emergency 1-866-553-8290 602-647-3034 Mike Arrington Executive Director 723-6611 Joy Swanda Compliance Administrator 723-6616 Pat Stemple Lifestyle Director 723-6612 Judy McDowell Lifestyle Coordinator 723-6614 Jaclyn Revis Communications Coordinator 723-6613 Jake Hoffman Fitness & Wellness Director 723-6626 Ryan Eckroat Poston Butte Golf Club GM 723-1880 Assessment Billing 602-906-4940 Pulte - Home Warranty/ Customer Service 800-664-3094 Cox - Cable, Phone, Internet 602-694-1929 Johnson Utilities - Water 480-987-9870 APS - Electric 602-371-7171 Southwest Gas - Gas 1-877-860-6020 Town of Florence 520-868-7500

Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch

AUGUST 2012 ISSUe SUN CITY ANTHeM BY DeL WeBB

Ballroom Niches Get a Facelift!

nd m & Jerry Ba To
Saturday, August 4th 7 - 10 pm $7 pp (by July 27th) $9 pp (after July 27th)

We are accepting Neighborhood Representative Committee Applications for the OVERLOOK, LIBERTY and OVERTURE neighborhoods. Pick one up TODAY!

Recycling Update - August

While not currently available at Anthem you can recycle aluminum cans at the Pinal County Recycling Center on Adamsville Road in Florence or at the Main Street Park in downtown Florence. Used cans are recycled and returned to a store shelf as a new can in as few as 60 days. A consumer could purchase basically the same recycled can from a retailers shelf nearly every 9 weeks or 6 times a year. Today the amount of recycled cans is about 1,665 million pounds/year. This recycling of cans saves 95% of the energy used to make cans from virgin ore. For each pound of aluminum recovered, Americans save the energy resources needed to generate about 7.5 kilowatt-hours of electricity-enough energy saved each year to meet the lighting needs of a city the size of Pittsburg, PA for six years! Recycling one can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours or the equivalent of 1/2 gallon of gasoline.

Bring your favorite beverage and some snacks or hors douerves to share and have a great time dancing to the tunes of The Tom and Jerry Band. This dynamic duo with talent and harmony vocals perform the best in classic rock, country, blues, pop and any other musical genre. Water, ice, plates and napkins will be provided. Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the Florence 4th Annual 4th of July Freedom Parade at Anthem!

Darla MacInnes stopped by and made an offer we couldnt refuse. She took all the flowers from our Prop Room and created beautiful, new floral arrangements for the ballroom. The arrangements are extraordinary! They beautifully showcase the colors in the room and the pictures behind them. Everything just pops! See for yourself the result of Darlas vision and talent. Thank you, Darla for the generous contribution of your creativity, time and talent!

See Page 5 for the Fall 2012 Course Schedule!

F u l l course descriptions available on www.oursuncityamr.net.

Union Center Hours

520-723-6610 Front Desk Monday - Wednesday 5:30 am - 8:00 pm Thursday 5:30 am - 9:00 pm Friday 5:30 am - 9:00 pm Saturday 7:30 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

And Congratulations to Yvette and Rita Stack for winning the Golf Cart Category and to Judy McDowell and her dog KC for taking the Pet category!

Did You Know?

Find more events, activities, and programs on our portal:www. OurSunCityAMR.net!

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Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch

Del Webb Road Scholar Program

Del Webb has introduced a new national partnership with non-profit Road Scholar. To introduce Del Webb homeowners to the benefits of Road Scholar, homeowners are eligible for these exclusive offers Del Webb residents who are first-time Road Scholar participants will receive one of two Road Scholar gift certificates: either a $200 gift certificate good toward any Road Scholar International adventure or a $75 gift certificate good toward any Road Scholar North America adventure. Note: The gift certificates may not be used toward the cost of Del Webb-exclusive programs. Road Scholar is offering educational travel adventures planned exclusively and specially priced for residents of Del Webb communities, including our kickoff adventure to Costa Rica this November for only $1,495 per person. Learn more about this great opportunityMark your calendars NOW

Friday, August 3 Meet at Union Center to carpool: 11:30 am Paradise Bakery - Queen Creek Please dont leave before 11:30 am - we dont want anyone left behind. Register at the Front Desk.

Ladies Lunch Out @ Paradise Bakery

Dinner & a Movie:

Man on a Ledge
Rated PG-13 for violence and brief strong language Thursday, August 23 $7 per person 5:30 PM: DINNER Includes: two pieces of Barros Pizza, Salad,Popcorn, Candy, Soda & Water

Chartered Clubs
Bisque N Pieces Ceramics Club McFarland & Ruggles Rooms Mondays 1 pm Shelley Huff 480-209-3834 Bocce Ball Club - Bocce Ball Courts Thurs. & Fri. 10 am Fridays 1 pm Johnny Williams 520-509-6038 Book Club 2nd Tues (Aug. 14) 2 pm Betty Wheeler 520-509-1121 Bridge Club - Card Room Fridays 9:30 am Mary Dawson 520-233-6757 Bunco Club - Card Room Wednesdays 6 pm Linda Lehti 520-723-9963 Classy Glass Club - Ruggles Craft Room Tuesdays @ 9 am; Wed/Fri @ 8 am Anne Schalinske 520-840-0930 Clay Crafters Club - Walker Craft Room Thursdays 10 am Fridays 10 am & 1 pm Mondays 9 am Wednesdays 1 pm Kathy Gibson 520-723-4416 Community Garden Club - Card Room 4th Friday 9 am Linda Wheeler 520-509-6254 Cooking Club - Ballroom October - May only 2nd Tuesday Peter Maycock 520-723-5022 Couples Golf 3rd Thursdays 5 pm Jim Munden 520-682-6790 Duelin Daubers Bingo Club - Card Room 2nd & 4th Fridays 1 pm Stephanie Zito 520-723-5881 Fiber/Textile Arts Club McFarland Craft Room 1st & 3rd Fridays 12 pm Tuesdays 10 am Yvonne Nathanson 520-233-6661 Hiking Club Wednesdays 8 am 1st Thurs. Mtg 5:30 pm Greg Waterman 716-998-9185 Jazzy Jewels Club - McFarland Room Tuesdays & Thursdays 1 pm Dian Meder 480-688-6458 Merrill Ranch Sun Dancers - Ballroom Wed. & Thurs. 9:30 am Carole Power 520-723-5959 Piecemakers Club - McFarland & Ruggles Mon. & Thurs. 9 am Linda Lehti 520-723-9963

Sun City Happy Hour

1st Monday of each month Monday, August 6 5 - 7 pm Union Center Cafe FREE! Register at Front Desk Bring your favorite beverage, snacks and appetizers to share. Enjoy catching up with old friends and meet new friends!

SAVE THE DATE: Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Friday, Nov. 2 Poker Club - Poker Area Mondays 2 pm Tuesdays 5 pm Wednesdays 2 pm Thursdays 5 pm Saturdays 1 pm Ross McDowell 520-723-4948 SCATS Club - Poston Ballroom Varies as needed Yvette Stack 520-705-6011 The Pig Skin Club - Poston Ballroom Varies as needed Michael Howell 520-233-6479 Tile Setters MahJongg Club Card Room Mondays 5 - 8 pm; Wednesdays 12:30 pm Stephanie Zito 520-723-5881 Wine Club - Ballroom 1st Thurs. 6 - 8 pm Bruce Porter 520-723-0809

Diamondbacks vs. Marlins Bus Trip & Baseball Game

Wednesday, August 22 Depart Center at 4 pm Must register by August 9! $50 pp includes game ticket + transportation

Sun City June 2012 Compliance Statistics

Total Submittals Received 36 Total Violations issued 17 Top 5 Violations - Trim plants 33% - Remove weeds 22% - Remove yard art 22% - Upright/restake tree 12% - Weeds in backyard 11%

SUMMER POTLUCK
Friday, August 24 6:00 pm Ballroom
Bring your favorite dish and beverage and enjoy playing or watching Minute-to-WinIt games. Everyone who plays has a chance to win prizes and cash! Team Contestant Table: $42 (8 tables avail) Individual Contestants: $7 (to make up 4 tables) Non-game participant: $2

Interest Groups
Camera Group Tuesdays 5:45 pm Donna MacKenzie 480-243-7831 Pickleball Group - Pickleball Courts Mondays 12 pm Lessons by appt Mondays 1 pm Skills/Drills Mon/Wed/Fri 3 pm Open Fun Play Tues. & Sat. 8 am Men/Women C 10 am Men/Women B Thursdays 8 am Women All Levels 10 am Men All Levels Fridays 1 pm Women Shootout Sundays 3 pm Men Competitive Audrey Sobota 520-233-6158 Genealogy Group - Computer Lab 1st Wednesday 1 pm Jan Trbovich 520-723-9454 Hand & Foot Group - Card Room 2nd & 4th Thurs. 1 pm Linda Lehti 520-723-9963 Mexican Train/Chicken Foot - Card Room 1st & 3rd Thurs. 1 pm Travel Group 2nd Tuesday 2 pm Kathleen Doherty 520-266-9267 Investment Group - Computer Lab 2nd Thurs. 6 pm Elwyn Moore 520-709-4840 Open Tennis If interested in playing with a group, call Linda Crowell at 520-723-8287

Movie Night: War Horse

Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of war violence Thursday, August 9 6:00 pm $3 per person Popcorn, candy, water & soft drinks provided.

2nd Quarter Nice Yard Winner

Friday, August 10 6 8 PM $5 per person $45 per Team Monday, October 29 Table (8 tickets + Register Soon! reserved table) Register by: Join us for an on-site Thursday, Aug. 9 informational session for Limit: 270 tickets, 14 table reservations Sun City residents Volunteer Ambassadors from Road Scholar will share their Wednesday, August 15 personal favorite learning 11:30 am adventures and answer $7 pp (if purchased by August 13) questions about the program. $9 pp (if purchased after August 13) Refreshments Catered by Chef Ed. View the menu on will be served. the Calendar at www.oursuncityamr.net!

Mental Health Trivia!

3617 N. Colonial Ct Monday, September 3 1:00pm Outdoor Pool Area BBQ, Iced Tea, Lemonade, Water Bring your favorite beverage (No glass) Pool Games, contests, sun & Fun! $8 pp if purchased by 8/24 $10 pp if purchased after 8/24 Check the Calendar at www.oursuncityamr.net for more details as the date gets closer!

Chat N Chew

Labor Day Pool Party

Cafe Lunch

Tuesday, August 28 9 am Ballroom Register by August 27 Meet and talk to your Lifestyle Director. Find out whats coming up! Bring your suggestions and get answers to questions about Lifestyle programming and activities. Everyone is welcome! Refreshments are served.

Karaoke Night

Friday, August 3 6:30 pm We have a great time! Everyone is welcome!

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Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch

Volunteer Extraordinaire
Here is what we all know: Volunteering is generally considered an altruistic activity, intended to promote good or improve human quality of life. It is considered as serving the society through your own interest, personal skills or learning, which in return produces a feeling of self-worth and selfrespect, instead of money. Here is the question: Does Ross McDowell volunteer because of his concern for the welfare of others or does his wife, Judy (Lifestyle Coordinator) favor him because he works so darn hard? The answer: Both! Ross is passionate when it comes to life and the betterment of our Community; what else would he do on a Saturday night all alone? Watch sports on TV, go to a movie, or drop by the Elks. No way he would rather spend his time with all of us! Here is what Ross does: Chairman of the Neighborhood Representative Committee & Reunion Representative Poker Club President Sun City Lifestyle Volunteer Committee and Chairperson for the After Events (Clean-up group) Thank you Ross, for your compassion, support, kindness and the ability to demonstrate to others how to love life

A Celebration of Stars New Years Eve Dinner Dance Monday, December 31, 2012 7 pm $58.00 per person Tickets on sale Oct. 1

August Last Chance Clearance Sale

30% OFF all shirts 40% OFF when you buy two shirts 40-50% OFF all Red lined items on our sales rack 35% OFF any long sleeved outerwear or shirts 40% OFF any one apparel item in the Golf Shop when you Like us on Facebook

Saturday, September 8, 2012 Anthem Community Park

Proceeds go to:

www.AMREvents.com/AHC
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We are pleased to announce our NEW Florence location at

Owner/Physical Therapist

Will Humphreys
Michelle Bambenek
Physical Therapist

ITS A DANCE! ITS A SING-A-LONG! ITS KARAOKE! NO, ITS AN EVENING WITH PAUL MCDERMAND!
Saturday, August 18 7 - 10 pm $8 pp (if purchased by Friday, August 10) $10 pp (if purchased after Friday, August 10)

350 S. Main St. Florence

Sports Injuries Orthopedic Conditions Joint and Soft Tissue Injuries Workplace Injuries Arthritic Conditions

Effective Monday, July 9th

(520) 868-0098 Fax: (520) 868-1098

Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 6 pm Friday 7:30 am - 2 pm
450 W. Adamsville Rd. Florence

Paul McDermand will take us through an evening of lively entertainment. There will be plenty of room and great music for the dancers! There will be some sing-along fun and even some karaoke! Add some live contributions from Paul to balance out the night and you have another memory-making evening at Sun City. Dont miss this opportunity to spend the evening with Paul McDermand! Tickets are on sale NOW! Buy them early this is sure to be well-attended! Bring your favorite beverage and some hors douerves and snacks to share. Well provide water, ice and a table for the snacks.

After very careful consideration of the feedback provided through event surveys and other feedback following last years event, the New Years Eve Committee has found that the majority of our residents who attend such events prefer a dressy occasion that includes dinner and dancing. Other significant preferences included a cash bar and entertainment other than just a band. The Committee has begun planning a spectacular evening for you to bring in the New Year, including cash bars (including soft drinks), dancing and festivities! Tickets will be on sale at the Lifestyle front desk where you will select your table for the evening. More details will follow as the plans develop. If you are interested in helping the New Years Eve Committee this year, please let Pat or Judy know as soon as possible. The work has already begun and wed love to get you involved.

A Consumer Wellness Series Seminar

Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch

RINGING IN THE EARS!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7th, 1:00-3:00pm
Dorothy Nolan Senior Center 330 North Pinal Street Florence, AZ 85132

How to Stop or Soften

Admission

ASU Lifelong Learning Institute Fall 2012 Course Schedule

Calligraphy: Words As Art Tuesdays, Oct. 16, 23, 30 10 - 11:30 am $24.00 Canine Good Citizenship Class Tuesdays, Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6 4 - 5 pm $32.00 Artisan Bread Making Monday, Oct. 22 10 am - 1 pm $8.00 Drawing On Your Best Side Thursdays, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15 10 am - 12 pm $32.00 Survival Conversational Spanish Fridays, Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7 10 - 11:30 am $48.00 The Story of Citrus Monday, Oct. 29 1 - 2:30 pm $8.00 Personal Safety & Home Security Wed., Oct. 31 10 - 11:30 am $8.00 History of Florence Wednesday, Nov. 5 9 - 10:30 am $8.00 More Painting Using Acrylics Wednesday, Nov. 7, 14, 28, Dec. 5 10 am - 12 pm $32.00 Astronomy: The Night Sky Tuesday, Nov. 6 & Friday, Nov. 9 1:30 - 2:30 pm $16.00 Water: The Story Behind the Faucet Monday, Nov. 12, 19 10 am - 12 pm $16.00 How Do They Do That? Wednesday, Nov. 13, 20 10 - 11:30 am $16.00 Photo Composition Friday, Nov. 16 10 am - 12:30 pm $8.00 Image Editing Friday, Nov. 16 1:30 - 3 pm $8.00 Women Behind Bars Monday, Nov. 26 9 - 10:30 am $8.00 Its Too Hot! Heat Adaptation Tuesday, Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11 10 - 11:30 am $8.00 Why Do We Do That? Human Behavior Thursday, Nov. 29, Dec. 6 9 - 10:30 am $16.00 Dysfunction of the American System Monday, Dec. 3, 10; Thurs. Dec. 6, 13 1:30 - 3 pm Registration $32.00 Minerals and Mining Friday, Dec. 7, 14 10 - 11:30 am $16.00

FREE Class for All Sun City Anthem Residents! Come Share Your Passion! Community Scholar Training Workshop
Wednesday, Dec. 12 10 - 11:30 am FREE! Instructor: Jo Cochran Max: 25 The success of the Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch lifelong learning program depends on the efforts of enthusiastic community scholars. Do you have a lifelong passion youre ready to share? This workshop assists you in turning your career, personal experiences or educational background into an informative and thought provoking course. Youll learn to design a course, select content, develop a schedule, manage an effective classroom, and more. No prior classroom experience is needed only the desire to explore the path of becoming a future lifelong learning community scholar.

Call Today!

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TO RSVP CALL (520)868-8111

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Begins September 1!

Enrolling in 6 or more fee-paid classes per person entitles you to a 20% discount on your course fees total! Osher Foundation requires us to charge a semester $15 membership fee per person. The membership fee will be applied toward your total semester tuition.

August Group Fitness Schedule

Tuesday
Spin (indoor cycle)
Resident Group (LIMIT 9 PPL) Resident Group Resident Group (LIMIT 9 PPL)

Monday
Spin (indoor cycle)
Stretch
Resident Group (LIMIT 9 PPL)

Wednesday
Spin (indoor cycle)

Thursday

Friday

Saturday
Spin (indoor cycle)
Resident Group (LIMIT 9 PPL)

8:00 9:00 AM
Total Body Sculpt
Instructor: Vicki Instructor: Vicki

Spin (indoor cycle)

Resident Group (LIMIT 9 PPL)

9:15 10:15 AM
Core Conditioning Swim Aerobics
Instructor: Diane

Circuit Training

Instructor: Diane

Yoga 10:00 11:00 AM

DVD Led Resident Group

Swim Aerobics

10:30 11:30 AM
Ping Pong
Open Play Open Play Open Play

Instructor: Diane

Swim Aerobics
Instructor: Diane

Resident Group

Tap Dance Ping Pong Ping Pong

11:30 1:00 PM

11:30 1:30 PM

Tap Dance

Ping Pong Open Play We are actively and aggressively searching for a replacement Yoga instructor. We will resume classes as soon as possible. Swim Aerobics will take precedent in the indoor and outdoor pool as an authorized association function during its normal class time. Please note that lane lines may be taken down depending on size of class.

1:15 2:15 PM

2:30 3:30 PM

Walk Away the Pounds

DVD Led Resident Group

6:30 7:30 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 recreational activities.

Yoga A balanced practice that combines two equally important styles of yoga. The class will begin with active poses to build strength and stamina & conclude with deep stretches to promote flexibility and relaxation. Appropriate for all levels (variations & modifications will be offered). SEE LOWER RIGHT HAND BOX ABOVE

Total Body Sculpt In this mat-based Pilates-style group fitness class youll tone all areas of the body and build functional strength. Great for all levels!

Circuit Training A MODERATE / HIGH IMPACT class designed to burn fat and build strength. Circuit Training combines choreographed aerobics and strength resistance exercises to maximize the cardiovascular and strength benefits.

View the Calendar at www.OurSunCityAMR.net for all event details!

Sunday Monday
LEGEND Social Events - RED Fitness & Wellness - BLUE Trips - GREEN Council Events - BROWN Seminars/Classes - PURPLE Open to the Public - BLACK 6 7 Happy Hour 5 - 7 pm

August 2012
Thursday Friday Saturday
4 3 Ladies Lunch Out: Summer Paradise Bakery Dance to the 11:30 am Tom & Jerry Karaoke Night Band 6:30 pm 7 - 10 pm 10 Mental Health Trivia Night 6 pm 11

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15 Cafe Lunch 11:30 am

Arizona Solar Solutions Seminar 10 am Movie Night: War Horse 6 pm 16

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18 Evening with Paul McDermand 7 - 10 pm

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22 23 24 25 Diamondbacks Dinner and a Movie Minute to Win vs. Marlins Bus Night: Man on a Ledge It Summer Trip 5:30 pm Potluck Depart at 4 pm 6 pm 30 31

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28 29 Chat & Chew 9 am

Mount Athos Restaurant & Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Anthem at Merrill Ranch continues to try and identify ways to support local businesses and activities in the Town of Florence. We arent alone in this endeavor! There are some local businesses that are also working hard to develop partnerships and allegiances that will encourage growth as well as unity within the Town of Florence and Anthem at Merrill Ranch. We are happy to announce a new partnership with Mount Athos Restaurant and the Holiday Inn Express and Suites. Effective July 9 Peter Koulouris of Mount Athos Restaurant is extending 5% off the total bill (excluding alcoholic beverages) to Anthem residents who choose to dine at Mount Athos restaurant. At the end of each month, they will match the total amount saved that month and donate a check for that amount back to the Anthem Community. The Holiday Inn Express and Suites is offering residents or visiting friends or family of residents a rate of $69.99 per night June through December and $79.99 from December through May. This is an example of how working together can develop into win-win relationships. As a resident of Anthem you can help by supporting these two businesses. Let them know when you are there and Keep Mount Athos and the Holiday Inn Express and Suites on your list of preferred businesses.

Anthem Partnership Benefits Residents

Weight Watchers Meeting

Tuesdays @ 1:00 PM

$130/10-week series Contact Lorena at 602-248-0303 x21

Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser The Piecemakers Club Friday, November 2

SAVE THE DATE