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Our emphasis on quality is clear! Our
kitchen is also unique; we offer high
Sun City Festival Community Association
quality ingredients with a straight May 2010 SUN CITY FESTIVAL BY DEL WEBB
forward approach. Fresh ingredients
are fundamental to the success of any
Jeff Berkowitz, preparation. We have a passion for re-
Clubhouse Manager
ally good food! www.oursuncityfestival.net
During March and early April, 487 residents
The Copper Canyon Golf Club and the Indigo Grille are pleased to have Jeff Berkowitz as their Bruce Friedman of Sun City Festival took time to complete the
new Clubhouse Manager. Jeff brings over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Community Manager Community Association’s Annual Resident
928-252-2103
Please come and welcome Jeff to the Sun City Festival family. Satisfaction Survey. This survey consisted
Jennifer Haigwood of a set of demographic questions, ranging
The Indigo Grille had its best season ever and would like to thank you all for your continued Lifestyle Director from how long the respondent has lived in the community to
928-252-2104
support. Chef AJ will be modifying the menu to a lighter summer fare in the beginning of how many out of state trips one takes each year. Another sec-
June. Carol Jackson tion asked of opinions on operational performances, and finally
Please make your reservations early for our Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet on Sunday, May 9th. Community Standards a set of questions related to one’s interests and desires for the
928-252-2105
future. The results of the survey were briefed to the community
In remembrance of Debbi Fraser after the Quarterly Board of Directors meeting on April 27th
all of our Veterans the Administrative Assistant and are available for review on the community web site.
928-252-2133
Indigo Grille will feature
Happy Hour pricing from Chuck Eier
11:00am to 6:00pm on Fitness & Wellness Director
928-252-2115
Memorial Day, Monday,
May 31st. 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
Town of Buckeye Utility
Department
Put a little spring in your golf swing with a free 10-minute lesson during the 12th annual PGA 623-349-6100
Free Lesson Month. May is Free Lesson Month. The Copper Canyon professional staff will be
available for Free 10 minute lessons during May. Southwest Gas
602-861-1999
* Perfect for New Golfers – Easy, casual program to get a quick introduction into golf!
* Perfect for Casual Golfers – Get a few tips to improve your swing. Buckeye Post Office
* Perfect for Avid Golfers – Work with a PGA Professional to see how you might 623-386-2810
1-800-275-8777
fine tune your game.
PGA Free Lesson Month is the perfect tool to improve your game, get you started, or discover all Cox Communications
the ways to get more golf into your life! 623-594-1000
Students will also have the option to continue their lesson for 20 more minutes for $20. Sales Center
928-252-6500
Please call the Golf Del Webb Customer Service
Shop at 252-6783 to 800-664-3183
Message Boards
The web site developers recently made a significant improvement
to the message boards. Residents now have the capability to
view the message boards from newest inputs to the oldest inputs
in each category. This will make it easier for the residents to view
the boards with the most current information.
Community Map
We are excited to announce that there is now a map of the com-
munity located on the web site under Community Governance, Community Meeting with the Buckeye
Interim Police Chief
labeled “Community Map”. This map is in a PDF format and you
will be able to resize the map to find any street and/or address in May 6, 2010 at 1:00 pm
the community. We are currently developing a full color map that
Mark Mann, the interim Chief of Police for
More improvements are will replace the temporary map on the web site and will also be the Town of Buckeye, will be addressing
slated to come on-line added to future editions of the Resident Directory. We hope you
residents in the Sage Center’s Celebration
Hall on May 6th at 1:00 pm.
in the near future! find the map a useful tool!
The Chief will brief us on projects currently
being worked on by the
department and answer questions.

register for your PGA Interested residents are invited

Free lesson. Sun City Festival to attend.

Sage Center
Front Desk:
8 Our professional staff includes; Al Larose,PGA, and Josh Clay PGA Apprentice. 928-252-2100
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SUN CITY FESTIVAL
Special Events for
A WEIGHTY ISSUE by Chuck Eier, M.S. C.S.C.S.
May 2010
May 1
DAY TRIP: Quiltfest in Sedona -
Promenade Travel
May 1
We’re constantly informed of how critical aerobic exercise is for improving and maintaining Concert in the Park featuring music by
health. It controls blood pressure, cholesterol and improves a host of other health and fitness “11th Hour” 7:00 pm Amphitheater
parameters. What we often don’t hear about is the value of strength training. Whether it’s May 4
called weight training, weight lifting, muscle training, resistance training, or any other name, Skin Cancer Screening - 9:30am to
the value of exercise with weights is frequently understated. 3:00pm Celebration Hall West
May 6
Sunday, May 9, 2010 Resistance training is for more than just those who want to “look pretty” and have big mus-
cles. Resistance training is the best tool for combating sarcopenia-the process of age-related
Community Meeting with the Buckeye
Interim Police Chief - 1:00pm
Celebration Hall
$20.00 Inclusive muscle loss. This is critical for many reasons. Muscle mass is lost at a rate of about one
percent per year after age 45. Maintaining muscle mass and strength is great for maintaining the ability to perform activities
May 7
FREE Blood Pressure Screening – 2:00pm
of daily living (ADL’s) such as carrying groceries, getting in and out of a chair, shopping, climbing stairs, playing golf, etc. Strong Fitness Center
Brunch Buffet served 10:00 a.m. with last seating at 3:00 p.m. muscles, especially those of the lower body, can also help prevent falls. All of this translates to greater odds of living indepen- May 7
dently much later in life. Physician Lecture: Valley Fever - 9:30am
Celebration Hall West
The Indigo Grille and Lounge will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00pm As well, muscle is metabolically active tissue. Muscle cells require calories and oxygen to stay alive. The additional calorie May 8
Active EyeCare - Vision Screening and
consumption of muscle tissue can help with achieving or maintaining a healthy body weight. This works by contributing to an Free Eyeglass Adjustments - 9:00am to
Eggs and Bacon elevated resting metabolism, and burning more calories on an hour-by-hour basis. 11:30am Celebration Hall
Fluffy scrambled eggs seasoned with peppers and onions Weight training can also help maintain and improve bone density. When muscles are under load while performing a lift, that
May 8
Chartered Club Exhibit and Sale -
served with apple-wood smoked bacon load is also on the skeleton. Appropriate and safe stress on bones keeps them dense, strong and less prone to breakage. Along 11:00am to 3:00pm Celebration Hall
with medication, regular weight training is prescribed as treatment for the conditions of osteopenia and osteoporosis. May 8
DAY TRIP: Prescott Highland Games &
Almond Crusted French Toast Weight training should be performed two to three times each week and never on consecutive days. When worked appropriately, Fine Arts Festival - Promenade Travel
Thick cut toast crusted with a sweet almond batter served with warm maple syrup muscles need a day for recovery between training sessions. The goal is to perform two sets of twelve repetitions on each exer-
May 9
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet - 10:00 am
and whipped butter cise. For those just starting a weight training program, it’s recommended to start at one set of twelve and add the second set
after approximately three weeks. The amount of weight lifted will differ for every person. The amount of resistance should be
with last seating at 3:00pm Indigo Grille
May 11-15
enough to require near maximal effort at repetition number twelve. Resistance should be gradually and slowly increased over OVERNIGHT TRIP: Wonders of Arizona,
Bountiful Basket of Assorted Breakfast Bread time. Adding too much weight too quickly can lead to injuries such as muscle pulls and tendonitis. The number of and type of New Mexico & Texas 5days/4nights
Including muffins, Danish, scones and buttery croissants different exercises performed is personal prefer-
ence. Exercises should include work on all major
Promenade Travel
May 13
muscles of the body. Buckeye Bookmobile – 9:00am Sage
Baby Spinach and Arugula Salad Center Parking Lot
May 15
Tender spinach and arugula tossed with candied pecans, cherry tomatoes, English Weight training provides many benefits other than
strength. Honest-effort lifting makes the body
DAY TRIP: Peaches & Cream; Queen Creek
cucumbers, and goat cheese served with raspberry tarragon vinaigrette produce and release human growth hormone-the
Olive Mill Tour includes lunch and Schnepf
Farms admission - Promenade Travel
hormone of youth. This also helps slow the ag- May 17
Pan Seared Basa Filet ing process. The benefits of weight training are
more understood and aren’t just for those who
TOB Passport Renewal - 9:00am to
12:00pm Sable Room
Pan seared basa topped with a lemon dill butter sauce want to be big. May 17
Green Aerification - Front Nine Closed
May 18
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes Green Aerification - Back Nine Closed
Creamy mashed potatoes with a hint of sour cream May 19
RESIDENT PROFILE Sky Renewable Energy Seminar -
10:30am Sable Room
Grilled Summer Vegetables May 19
Promenade Travel “Meet Darlene”
Zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, red pepper and onion Richard and Sherry Moore – 9:00am Cyber Café
May 20
“We love living in Sun City Festival, our home away from home!” ING Group Seminar “Financial
Chef Attended Carving Station Investments” - 10:00am Sable Room
Maple glazed pit ham Richard and Sherry are so fortunate to be called “snowbirds”, to be able to
May 21
Resident Potluck Dinner – 5:30pm
served with savory cherry chutney spend time with and supporting their family and long-time friends in Oregon Celebration Hall
and Washington as well as their wonderful new friends here in Sun City Festival. May 24
Richard and Sherry always feel so blessed to have the best of both worlds. They FREE Blood Pressure Screening – 9:00am
Mesquite Roasted Turkey Breast also enjoy attending the Church at Sun Valley here in our community. Fitness Center
Served with rich turkey gravy May 24
Monday Movie Madness: “2012” with
Like everyone, Richard and Sherry led a busy life before retiring. Richard was a Civil Engineer and Professor at an Oregon John Cusack, Woody Harrelson and Danny
College and Sherry spent her time managing their rental properties. Of course, Richard and Sherry always enjoyed family
Desserts life. They have four children and eight grandchildren. Richard and Sherry will be celebrating their 25th Wedding Anniversary
Glover– 6:30pm Celebration Hall
May 25
Assorted pies and cakes with all of their family in August en route to Alaska. EM Lynch Home Loan Modification
Seminar - 10:00am Celebration Hall
Sun City Festival gives Richard and Sherry so many opportunities to choose how they would like to spend their time. Richard May 26
and Sherry enjoy and cherish all of their new friendships at Sun City Festival. Some of the many activities they like are card Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale -
Promenade Travel
parties, bocce ball, bunco, dinner parties, Barrel Buddies, hiking, the fitness center, golf and pickleball. Richard and Sherry May 27
are always open to last minute get togethers as well. Buckeye Bookmobile – 9:00am Sage
Center Parking Lot
“This is what the ‘Golden Years’ are truly about”, says Sherry. Richard went on to state, “Thank you for being here Sun City May 29

2 Reservations Required, Please Call (928) 252-6431 ext 209

Festival, we love calling you home!” “Anything Goes” Resident Social
– 6:30pm Celebration Hall 7
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Fitness Classes
Every Monday
Yoga 8:45am
Pilates 8:45am
Aqua Aerobics 10:00am
Body Sculpting 10:00am
Zumba Gold 11:00am
Strength & Cycle 12:15pm
Aqua Aerobics 4:00pm
Stretch, Flex & Tone 5:15pm
Every Tuesday
Total Fitness 8:00am
Cardio Core 9:15am
Intro to the Ball 10:15am
Fitness on the Ball 10:45am
Chair Fitness 3:45pm
Group Cycling 5:00pm
Every Wednesday
Yoga 8:45am
Aqua Aerobics 10:00am
Body Sculpting 12:30pm
Zumba 1:30pm
Pilates 2:45pm
Aqua Aerobics 4:00pm
Stretch, Flex & Tone 5:15pm
Every Thursday
Total Fitness 8:00am
Cardio Core 9:15am
Aqua Aerobics 10:00am
Intro to the Ball 10:15am
Core Plus on the Ball 10:45am
Yogalates 2:00pm
Equipment Orientation 3:00pm
Chair Fitness 3:45pm
Group Cycling 5:00pm
Every Friday
Advanced Yoga 7:15am
Body Sculpting 8:30am
Pilates 9:30am
Aqua Aerobics 10:00am
Cardio Combo & Stretch 12:00pm
Aqua Aerobics 4:00pm
Stretch, Flex & Tone 5:15pm
Every Saturday
Group Cycling 8:00am
For more information please
contact:
Chuck Eier,
Fitness & Wellness Director
928-252-2115
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Chartered Club Activities
Every Monday
Pottery 8:00am
May 10 Pickleball 8:00am
Peg N Keg at 5:00pm Mah Jongg 9:00am
Tennis for Beginners 10:00am
Putting contest. $5.00 per person.
Lady Putters 12:30pm
May 17 Dealer’s Choice Poker 1:00pm
Green Aerification - Front Nine closed Fine Arts 1:00pm
Woodcrafters 5:30pm
May 18 Euchre Lessons 6:00pm
Pickleball 6:00pm
Green Aerification - Back Nine closed Euchre Play 6:30pm
May 27 Every Tuesday
Horse Race / Shootout at 5:00pm Pickleball 8:00am
Two person teams who alternate shots. Tennis 8:30am
High scoring teams eliminated at each Paper Crafts 9:30am
hole. $5.00 per person. Players Club Free Play 9:00am
Digital Camera 10:00am
May 31 Contract Bridge 1:00pm
Memorial Day Tournament at 8:00am Glass Arts 1:00pm
Texas Hold Em Tourney 5:30pm
Individual stroke play competition. (1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month)
Sign up in the Golf Shop.
Hi/Lo Poker 5:30pm
(2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month)
Every Monday and Thursday Ponytail Canasta 6:30pm
Golf Clinics 11:00am
($15 each) Every Wednesday
Pottery 8:00am
Every Tuesday Pickleball 8:00am
Sun City Festival Women’s Golf Group Fine Arts 8:30am
9:00am Tennis Clinic 10:00am
Mah Jongg 1:00pm
Every Wednesday Texas Hold Em Poker 1:00pm
Sun City Festival Men’s Golf Group Ladies Doubles Tennis 2:00pm
9:00am Paws & Claws 5:30pm
(1st Wednesday of each month)
Paper Crafts 6:00pm
Single Deck Pinochle 6:30pm
Cribbage 6:30pm
Every Thursday
Pickleball 9:00am
Glass Arts 8:00am
Tennis 8:30am
Lady Putters 9:30am
Duplicate Bridge 12:30pm
Dealer’s Choice Poker 5:30pm
Pickleball 6:00pm
Happy Hour Monday thru Friday Every Friday
4:00pm-6:00pm Pickleball 8:00am
Tennis 8:30am
Every Sunday 8:00am - 12:00pm Contract Bridge 9:00am
Breakfast in the Indigo Grille Quilting Bees 9:30am
Keep It Lite 10:00am
Every Wednesday 4:00pm - 8:00pm is FAB’s Luncheon 12:00pm
“Comfort Food Night” Bunco 7:00pm
Every Saturday
Every Thursday 4:00pm - 8:00pm is Pottery 8:00am
“Pasta & Vino Night” Table Tennis 1:00pm
Texas Hold Em Poker 1:00pm
Every Friday 4:00 - 8:00pm is Couples Contract Bridge 6:30pm
“Seafood Night”
Every Sunday
“Prime Rib Night”
Bocce Ball 2:00pm
Mexican Train Dominoes 6:30pm 3
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Genealogy Club
Learn about the “what, where and how” of genealogy. We are here to educate and train
our members in the techniques, methods, resources, and facilities used in genealogy
research and how to organize and protect the results of their research. Contact David
Komassa for more details at 252-3400.
Gourmet Club
If you enjoy cooking and exploring new dishes, and would enjoy meeting new people with the
same interests, this club is for you! This is not a “pot-luck dinner”. We have a great gourmet
four course dinner once a month in the homes of the members. Contact Carol Komassa at
928-252-3400 for more information.
Digital Camera 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
George Lassus at 928-252-2603 for details.
Festival Association of Beauties (FAB’s)
We promote social interaction among the women here at Sun City Festival. We meet for
lunch every Friday, at noon, at the Indigo Grille. FAB’s is open to all residents of Sun City
Festival. We just welcomed our 100th member! Come join us! It’s a great way to make new
friends. Contact Donna McKinnon at 928-252-3286 to learn more!
Glass Arts Club
This club was organized to create an arena for discussions and education of glass arts
through workshops and club participation. SCF residents may engage in various glass crafts,
where glass is a significant ingredient of the craft. We meet every Thursday morning at 9:00
am. Come join us and see what you can create! Contact Ray Suiter for all the details on how
to join 928-252-6071.
Sun City Festival Golf Chartered Club
We are always accepting applications for new members! The Sun City Festival Golf Chartered
Club’s purpose is to promote golf events among its members. Every Tuesday the Sun City
Festival Women’s Golf Group play at 9:00am and every Wednesday the Men’s Golf Group
play at 9:00am. Come join us! Contact Mike Corson at 928-252-2388 for more information.
Keep It Lite Club
Join us each Friday at 10:00am for a spot of motivation, inspiration and a taste of sharing
information to keep you active in your weight management goals. We have a wealth of
information and knowledge to share from each others’ experiences! Contact Phyllis Collins to
learn more at 928-252-2574.
Fine Arts Club
You can’t draw a straight line? Great! Are you one to admire art but think “I can never do
that!” Even better! Our group welcomes you to join us and experience the joy of creating
with color in a variety of medias. Bring out your “inner child” in a supportive and relaxing
environment. Visit us in the Coriander Room Monday afternoons and Wednesdays 8:30am
-4:30pm. Contact Anita Delvecchio at 928-252-2734 to learn more!
Net Sports Club
Net Sports is dedicated to promoting the sports of pickleball, tennis, volleyball and table
tennis in the community. Whether you’re a skilled player, a recreational player, engaging in a
way to burn calories and keep your heart strong, or just looking for a sport that builds agility,
strength and composure, the Net Sports Club is the club for you! Contact Jim Werner at
928-252-3618 to play!
Paper, Crafts & More Club
There are all different levels and everyone shares their ideas and techniques. The “more” in
the club title says it all. The sky’s the limit! Come see what it’s all about. You’ll be hooked...
or should we say stamped, glued, embossed, folded and more! Our club meets each
Tuesday at 9:30am and each Wednesday at 6:00pm. Contact Carolyn Wurtz at 928-252-
6312 for more information.
Paws & Claws Club
We encourage pet owners of all types to meet and gather information on various educational
and health related pet information. The club just held their Doggie Social and a Pet Parade
for our furry friends to socialize, and are working on more events for the future. Our meetings
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are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm. Contact Susan Goldman at 928-
252-3602 for details.
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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. Join us on May 6th for our Thursday Dinner at the Grille and on May
8th we have another event scheduled. Our event on May 8th will be hosted by Jerry and
Sombat Axton. Contact Steven Miller to join today at 707-888-0363.
Sun City Festival Hiking Club
We provide various hiking trips and activities for first timers, intermediate and advanced
hikers. As a club member, you will benefit from the experience of the club. The club will
show you the best local areas to hike and provide you with many tips. Our club is a terrific
way to meet new hiking buddies. Contact Stan Goldman at 928-252-3602 to join our club.
Woodcrafter’s 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 Woodcrafter’s Club is to promote the craft
of woodworking as a hobby and assist in the improvement of member skills and abilities.
Contact Ken Zimmerman at 928-252-2203 to learn more!
The Player’s Club
The Player’s Club offers 15 different board and card games seven days a week. New
members are always welcome. Consult the newsletter calendar, Cable Channel 22, or the
Festival web site for specifics. To join the club, merely attend any of our daily functions and
complete a membership application. Contact Jay Cohn at 928-252-6104 to join!
Ceramics and Pottery Club
The club’s sole function is to allow members to explore these two fascinating and
challenging crafts. All our members are very helpful and supportive. If you are interested in
learning more, stop by Monday mornings at 9:00am for demonstrations and hands on fun!
Contact Gordon Fjeld at 831-594-2487 to learn more!
The Lady Putters
The Lady Putters recently held a raffle for a new Ping Putter. The winner by random drawing
is Claudia Ryner. The Putters sold over 250 tickets with a profit of $200.00 being collected
for the upcoming Susan G Komen Cure for Cancer Walk. It was a fun event and a truly
worthwhile cause. Contact Sue Peppler at 928-252-2663 for all the details.
The Quilting Bees
When Kathie and Virgil Mellott of SCF heard about a beautiful Pittsburgh Steelers quilt that
Kathy Knutson of our Quilting Bees had designed, they knew they would love one for their
son Brett, who is serving our country in the US Army, on his third tour of duty in Bagdad, Iraq.
They will give it to him when he returns in August. God Bless you Brett and thank you for
your service! Contact Carolyn Boden at 928-252-2873 for more information.
The Social Dance Club
The Social Dance Club will be on summer recess May through September. We will resume
activities in October. Watch the newsletter and your emails for the fall schedule. We look
forward to seeing you on the dance floor soon! Contact Magda Brown at 623-398-0478 for
all the details.
Social Club for Singles
We provide an opportunity for members to pursue common interests in hobbies,
recreational, social and cultural activities and programs to enhance their quality of life.
Come join us as we enjoy outings and social events for singles within our community.
Contact Marina Kaye at 928-252-2789 to learn more!
Festival RV Club
If you’d like to learn more about RVing and find ways to enhance the RV life you love, then
the Festival RV Club is for you! The purpose of this club is to facilitate bringing together those
who wish to travel and who enjoy the recreational vehicle lifestyle. Contact David Beckes at
916-508-1933 for more details.
The Softball Club
Dream of driving in the winning run or making a game saving catch? Whether you are a
seasoned player or a first timer, the objective of the Softball Club is to promote softball
at every level. It is our goal to help all of our players reach their potential! For information
contact Bob Drury at 928-252-6344 today!