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VACATION WATCH Page 27 UPDATES FROM THE CITY Page 39 August 2020 A Publication of Sun City Grand
This year, resolve to
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GRAND VISION STATEMENT
Grand is the premier active, age−restricted
community in Arizona.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GRAND MISSION STATEMENT Ask Cappie the Computer Cat............ 36 Advertising Information........................ 5
Grand provides residents with a high−value
community, with resort−style amenities, in which
every person can choose to participate and live Club & Interest Group Information.... 30 Community Association Numbers...... 41
well, based on their needs and desires. This high
standard will maximize our investments and
promote our well−being in an active Connect with the Colonnade.............. 18
Employment Information...................... 5
close−knit community.
GRAND VALUE STATEMENTS Director of Golf Operations................. 10
In support of our Mission Statement,
Mission Statement................................. 5
we hold to these values: Financial Results.................................... 6
We foster relationships built on respect, Resource Numbers............................... 40
trust, and effective communications.
n Fitness Manager’s Message................... 14
We listen to understand.
n
We are open−minded, collaborative, and always General Manager’s Message................... 8
look for ways to improve our community.
n
We believe in life−long learning and
a desire for active well−being.
Grand Learning Communication........ 37
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We are a forward−looking, fiscally−sound
community. Lifestyles Manager’s Message............... 12
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We encourage an environment of
empowerment and personal responsibility.
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The Association provides this publication for Adjusting Grand Ladies
informational purposes only. SCG Community our Fitness Golf
Association, its Board, its employees and all other Routine Association
entities within SCG do not guarantee, endorse, Page 14 Page 24
nor promote any of the products, services or
individuals advertised herein and assume no
responsibility or liability for the veracity of the
statements made in this publication. Information
regarding advertising rates can be obtained on
our website at www.suncitygrand.com (under Life
in SCG/Communication News/Grand Lifestyles
Information). The deadline for commercial ads
is the 10th of the month prior to placement. Sun
City Grand Community Association, Inc. reserves
the right to revise or refuse submitted articles and/
or ads. If you have any questions about the Grand Summer Vacation
Lifestyles, please feel free to contact the Activities Time Livin' Watch has
Office at 623-546-7452. Resumed
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Job opportunities are posted on the website at
www.suncitygrand.com (Grand Living/Human
Resources & Employment). You may submit your
application to the Human Resources Department
at 19726 N. Remington Dr., Surprise, AZ 85374,
fax to 623-546-7447 or email hrgrand@scgcam.
com. You are encouraged to submit an application
for each employment opportunity for which
you would like to be considered.
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SCG JUNE 2020
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Jun-20 Jun-20 Variance YTD YTD Variance Forecast Budget Variance
ASSOCIATION Actual Budget Fav/(Unfav) Actual Budget Fav/(Unfav) CY20 CY20 Fav/(Unfav)
Operating Assessment
Revenue $ 986,539 $ 986,351 $ 188 $ 5,878,154 $ 5,877,013 $ 1,141 $ 12,000,770 $ 11,999,629 $ 1,141
Fitness & Activities 1,046 56,675 (55,629) 479,614 832,576 (352,962) 479,614 1,309,156 (829,542)
Grand Lifestyles - 8,280 (8,280) 33,563 61,831 (28,268) 98,173 126,442 (28,268)
Rent 20,699 26,013 (5,314) 145,872 198,326 (52,454) 260,214 354,817 (94,603)
Food & Beverage - 36,690 (36,690) 279,472 534,025 (254,553) 279,472 802,590 (523,117)
Membership Fees 29,877 36,392 (6,515) 275,971 313,272 (37,301) 464,645 550,922 (86,276)
Recreation Revenue 51,621 164,049 (112,428) 1,214,491 1,940,030 (725,539) 1,582,119 3,143,926 (1,561,807)
-
Annual Pass 119,185 98,175 21,010 1,012,799 882,287 130,512 1,705,696 1,575,184 130,512
Flex Pass 358 - 358 295,965 339,758 (43,793) 454,927 498,720 (43,793)
Resident Daily 149,177 93,861 55,316 3,079,171 2,782,907 296,264 4,158,149 3,861,885 296,264
Guest 21,124 13,434 7,690 547,248 747,504 (200,256) 760,702 960,958 (200,256)
Public 25 24,280 (24,255) 34,922 90,411 (55,489) 34,922 203,203 (168,281)
Merchandise 14,299 29,386 (15,087) 351,167 563,402 (212,235) 405,167 815,508 (410,341)
Driving Range 11,551 9,649 1,902 170,749 162,697 8,051 269,638 261,586 8,051
Golf Revenue 315,719 268,784 46,935 5,492,020 5,568,965 (76,945) 7,789,202 8,177,045 (387,843)
Other Revenue 15,526 9,078 6,448 97,442 123,153 (25,711) 139,898 177,294 (37,396)
Interest Income 12,566 21,000 (8,434) 111,431 126,000 (14,569) 156,431 252,000 (95,569)
TOTAL REVENUE 1,381,971 1,449,261 (67,291) 12,793,539 13,635,162 (841,623) 21,668,420 23,749,894 (2,081,474)
Cost of Sales 34,043 79,411 45,368 764,284 1,227,919 463,635 874,984 1,841,545 966,561
GROSS PROFIT 1,347,927 1,369,850 (21,922) 12,029,255 12,407,243 (377,988) 20,793,436 21,908,349 (1,114,913)
Payroll 827,342 884,761 57,419 5,254,103 5,617,235 363,132 10,383,322 10,929,853 546,532
Utilities 183,730 217,181 33,450 771,002 916,499 145,497 1,916,390 2,061,871 145,482
Repairs & Maintenance 85,700 73,275 (12,425) 438,125 421,483 (16,643) 854,975 838,333 (16,643)
Insurance 65,100 35,382 (29,719) 291,938 202,640 (89,299) 504,227 414,929 (89,299)
Professional Fees 14,927 10,000 (4,927) 63,949 66,500 2,551 154,904 169,455 14,551
Landscaping 190,070 190,794 724 1,140,420 1,144,764 4,344 2,285,184 2,289,528 4,344
Operating Expense 378,625 421,376 42,751 1,922,603 2,127,882 205,279 4,713,341 4,980,823 267,481
Depreciation 1,500 1,500 - 9,000 9,000 - 18,000 18,000 -
TOTAL EXPENSES 1,746,994 1,834,268 87,274 9,891,140 10,506,002 614,862 20,830,343 21,702,792 872,449
SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) -
Before Capital $ (399,067) $ (464,419) $ 65,352 $ 2,138,115 $ 1,901,241 $ 236,874 $ (36,906) $ 205,557 $ (242,463)
Project Expense 13,501 - (13,501) 175,809 - (175,809) 175,809 - (175,809)
SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) $ (412,568) $ (464,419) $ 51,850 $ 1,962,306 $ 1,901,241 $ 61,065 $ (212,716) $ 205,557 $ (418,272)
R OUNDS 11,798 8,851 2,947 128,236 118,559 9,677 193,677 184,000 9,677
Jun-20 Jun-20 Jun-20 Jun-20 Variance
RESERVE FUND YIELD Balance CARE FUND YIELD Balance STAFFING Actual Budget Fav/(Unfav)
Money Market $633,297 Money Market $283,125 Full Time 174 176 (2)
Investments 19,040,000 Investments 3,410,000 Part Time 122 136 (14)
TOTAL 0.90% $ 19,673,297 TOTAL 0.80% $ 3,693,125 Total 296 312 (16)
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SUMMARY OF
JULY 9, 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING
BOARD APPROVED RESOLUTIONS
A. General December 31, 2020, 2021, and wall that matches the existing
2022, with fees in the amount of block wall, with the stipulation
1. Appointment of Janet Stephens $34,000 per year. that the Quail Run and Granite
as Cholla Ridge Neighborhood
6. Accepted the recommendations Falls committee and interested
Representative, effective July 9,
2020. from the Long-Range Planning residents pay for it in an amount
Committee to the Board of not to exceed $50,000.
2. Appointment of Maxine Directors of the 2020 Strategic
Kirchgessner as Desert Horizon 9. Approved the proposals of
Plan Project Progress Report as the Secretary of the Board of
Neighborhood Representative,
submitted.
effective July 9, 2020. Directors to (1) create an Ad Hoc
7. Approve staff’s proposal to issue Concordance Committee, to be
3. Appointment of Cori Brett and
Requests for Proposals for the constituted to review the Sun City
Marlon Bassio to the Long-Range
proposed project scope for 2021 Grand governing documents so
Planning GAC Sub-Committee.
improvements to Granite Falls that they are consistent with the
4. Appointment of Diana Near to South. current versions of the Bylaws and
the Large-Scale Project Team for the Declaration of Covenants,
8. Approved the replacement of the
Granite Falls. Conditions and Restrictions, and
existing iron perimeter fencing
5. Accepted the proposal of Clifton, along the Granite Falls South golf with each other; and (2) appoint
Larson, Allen (CLA) to provide course adjacent to Bell Road at its Steve Bowen as Chair, and Ellie
auditing and tax services for intersection with North Mountain Brooks and Martha Bails as
each of the three years ending Vista Boulevard with a block Members.
PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER
Don Love Alan Meyer Steve Bowen Stephanie Sloggett Barbara Minick Earle Greenberg Gene Neigoff
granddonlove@ grandameyer@ Steve4grand@ O’Dell Barbaram4grand@ greenberg4grand@ Gene4grand@
icloud.com aol.com gmail.com Stephanie4grand@ gmail.com gmail.com cox.net
gmail.com
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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
It has been an interesting first couple of months here at Sun City
Grand. First, I am getting used to the reversed seasons that result
from living in the desert. I am normally in my peak season during
this time of the year but that has been a blessing as we try to work
through these covid restrictions in preparation for the winter peak
season. We are working very hard to open those activities that the
State of Arizona allows in as safest manner possible.
W. David Twiggs
General Manager I have been very impressed with the quality of staff and the
innovative ways they are adapting to the new working conditions
we are under. The golf staff has been working diligently throughout
this year to maintain high quality conditions on our courses.
Challenges with pump stations and key system elements have been
resolved quickly and effectively. While this has slowed our grow in
after the seasonal transition of grasses, the attention to detail and
the depth of agronomic knowledge by the staff has been impressive.
I am looking forward to seeing our conditions in prime season.
While we all are ready for things to return to more normalized
operations, I can assure you the Board of Directors, the staff,
and myself are looking for every opportunity to bring Sun City
Grand back to full activity as soon as conditions allow. I enjoy
meeting our members each day and look forward to the
time we can gather together to celebrate what a great
place we share.
Thank you,
David
W. David Twiggs
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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF OPERATIONS
AERIFICATION:
SOMETIMES IT’S GOOD TO VENT
Presented by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
putting green is more than skin deep. In compaction. The periodic introduction
fact, the condition of a green has a lot to of sand to a green’s top layer can over
do with what goes on below the surface. time, avoid or postpone expensive
In order for grass to grow at 3/16-inch, rebuilding or renovation of greens.
it must have deep, healthy roots. Good Finally, growing of turf adds to a layer
roots demand oxygen. In good soil, they of organic matter on the surface. This
get the oxygen from tiny pockets of air layer, called thatch, is an accumulation
Jeff Hochman trapped between soil and sand particles. of dead stems, leaves and roots. A little
Director of
Golf Operations Over time, the traffic from golfers’ feet organic matters makes for a resilient
(as well as mowing equipment) tends to green, but too much invites diseases
compact the soil under the putting green and insects. Topdressing with sand can
It’s a perfect, sunny morning and you’ve – particularly when the soil contains a lot prevent thatch buildup, and aerification
just reached the first green in regulation. of clay. When soil becomes compacted, is one of the best ways to reduce an
You feel great and you know you’re the air pockets on which the roots existing layer and prevent an excess
within birdie range. Then, you see them, of thatch from becoming established.
depend are crushed, and the roots are
those little holes in the green. Arrggh!
essentially left gasping for air. Without Other aerification techniques use
They’ve just aerified the course, and it’s
oxygen, the grass plants become weaker machines with “tines” or knives
going to ruin your round, right?
and will eventually wither and die. that simply poke holes through the
Well, maybe not. Consider the fact that soil profile. A new technique even
Aerification is a mechanical process that
PGA TOUR legend Tom Watson shot uses ultra high-pressure water that’s
creates more air space in the soil and
a sizzling record 58 at his then-home injected through the soil profile to
promotes deeper rooting, thus helping
course, Kansas City Country Club, just create small holes that relieve some
the grass plants stay healthy. In most
days after the greens had been aerified. compaction but heal quickly.
cases, it’s done by removing ½-inch
Consider also that aerification is merely a cores (those plugs you sometimes see There are many types of aerifying
short-term disruption that has long-term near a green or in fairways) from the machines with different attachments
benefits for the course. When you see compacted soil, allowing for an infusion that address different problems in the
them, remember that without those little of air and water that brings a resurgence various stages of the life of a green.
holes, the greens would eventually die. of growth. The spaces are then filled So the next time you’re ready to
Preventative maintenance is an with sand “topdressing” that helps the scream when the aerifiers are brought
integral part of successful golf course soil retain air space and makes it easier on the course, remember that a little
management. Golfers view aerification for roots to grow downward. preventative maintenance produces
as an inconvenience that takes the the best greens over the long haul.
Older greens often are constructed of
greens out of play for a day, pulling soils with significant amounts of silt, clay The bottom line is that aerification is a
cores from the greens and leaving holes and fine organic particles that are prone necessary practice. But before you curse
that can affect putting for many days to compaction. Filling aerification holes the superintendent for ruining your day,
before healing. To add insult to injury, with sand improves drainage and resists just think of Tom Watson.
aerification is best done in many parts of
the country during mid-summer, at the
height of the playing season and when
most greens are in prime condition.
But a golfer needs to understand how
important aerification is to producing
healthy turf.
Aerification achieves three important
objectives. It relieves soil compaction,
it provides a method to improve the soil
mixture around the highest part of a
green’s roots and it reduces or prevents
the accumulation of excess thatch.
Like so many things, the quality of a good
10 Grand Lifestyles | August 2020 | suncitygrand.comGRANDTV INFORMATION
GrandTV brings you the entertainment that you cannot find anywhere else!
We have a variety of content suited for what you are looking for. All of our
programs are produced by Sun City Grand residents and the Communications
Department. Enjoy content from Grand Cooking Shows and Grand Classic
Cars, to Board Workshops and Golf Chats, and even Fitness Workout videos,
and so much more! Check below to view 3 different ways to access GrandTV:
1. Visit Vimeo.com/grandtv
2. Visit www.suncitygrand.com:
n Click Grand Lifestyles
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n Click Communications
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3. Visit Cox Cable 1960 (programming Guide found by visiting www.suncitygrand.com and following the steps to access
GrandTV)
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
GRANDTV IS CURRENTLY FILLING VOLUNTEER POSITIONS.
No experience is required – as training is provided. If you are interested
contact us at communications@scgcam.com
WE ARE LOOKING FOR GUESTS
We are currently seeking guests for our Classic Car Show & Grand Cooking
Show. If you have a classic car or would like to cook on one of our shows
contact Adam Nunez at adam.nunez@scgcam.com.
Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church
Pastor Scott Hackler and Pastor Gary Benson
15820 W Clearview Blvd
In the of Sun City Grand
623-977-6000 . . . . . www.spiritofgrace.com
Please visit our website and click on the
YouTube button in the upper right-hand
corner for our weekly online worship
services.
If you would like to receive our emails with
updates on worship services, our monthly
newsletter, and events that are impacting our
lives today, please send your request to:
sheila@spiritofgrace.com
“Trust me in your times of
trouble, and I will rescue you,
and you will give me glory.”
. . . . Psalm 50:15
Grand Lifestyles | August 2020 | suncitygrand.com 11FROM THE LIFESTYLES MANAGER
Lorena Nieto
Lifestyles Manager
Sunny
DAYS
It’s
Summertime! Hello Sun City Grand Residents
We’re finding treasure clubs, and just maybe - you Winner will be notified
We have on our SCG trails! might find something that
sparks your interest! We
and announced through a
community eblast, along
Our Find the SCG Flag are working on finalizing with being featured in the
weekly event is in full some details, look for more Grand Lifestyles magazine.
a few swing. We have featured
the Calistoga, Reems and
information to come in
community eblasts.
Put your apron on and get
busy cooking! Look for
Desert Sage II Trails. With more updates regarding
Food & fun
creative a total of 8 trails, we still future battles!
have a few more to go. Each Bring on the Battle of the
week on Friday’s in the News Best…who doesn’t love food? Grand Series Update
of the Day, we will share We’re rolling out a fun way for We have received inquiries
ways the SCG trail to search.
Venture out for a walk, run
you to showcase your cooking
creativity! We’ll begin with a
regarding our annual
Grand Series. Given the
or just for fun…but make Burger Battle, and then we’ll uncertainty of these times
sure you search for the flag! move on to a Build Your Best and with our buildings
to keep Look for information in our
community eblasts.
Sub and then we’ll dabble in a
Baking Battle.
currently closed, we are
unfortunately unable to
n This contest will begin proceed as usual. Please
Stay connected
busy, Keeping connected during
August 1st. You will have
from August 1st – August
know, we will notify
you and pass along
these unprecedented times 14th, at your leisure, to updated information as
is more important than create your masterpiece. soon as we receive it.
and the ever. We’re working with
our clubs to bring you closer
n BUILD YOUR BEST
BURGER! Submit a
We miss everyone and
greatly appreciate your
as a community. We’re photo of you and your understanding.
key is Connecting Community
through our SCG Clubs.
creation, feel free to share
your recipe with your
Visit us on suncitygrand.
Your clubs are committed to fellow residents (recipe is
working with your Activities optional), to activities@ com or contact us at
to stay Department to provide you
informational presentations
scgcam.com.
n The winning masterpiece
623-546-7449. Thank
you for your continued
specific to their club’s will be based on creativity support of your SCG
Activities Department.
cool. specialty via Zoom. This
is designed to offer you
and presentation. There
will be a prize for the We look forward to seeing
insight into our community winner. everyone again soon.
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Grand Lifestyles | August 2020 | suncitygrand.com 13FROM THE FITNESS MANAGER
has helped with recording,
editing and posting some
workout videos that you can
ADJUSTING
access at this link https://
vimeo.com/showcase/
grandfitness. You can also go
to suncitygrand.com, click
on the fitness tab and scroll
OUR
down the left side to “fitness
videos”.
Coming soon, some of
your favorite classes and
instructors will also be live
FITNESS
streamed. More information
to come. We believe that
even after in-person classes
resume, it’s important
to offer online access to
ROUTINE
exercise. We can now
provide opportunities for
those who prefer not to be
in the gym or who may need
to be at home for periods of
time due to health issues.
We are excited to make this
us the permission to do so. We miss the energy of our
opportunity available to you.
Just a word or two about our instructors and our group
fitness enthusiasts! The Sun City Grand Fitness wishes
pools. There is no evidence you a healthy, safe summer!
communications department
that COVID-19 spreads
in pools and hot tubs.
Chlorine is an excellent
destroyer of the virus. Here
at Sun City Grand, our
UV/Aqua-Gen system only
enhances the existing safety
Allison Adams
of our water recreation.
Fitness Manager
There may be some small,
elevated risk with using the
As we roll into the dog days hot tubs, only because of
of summer, the news remains the closer proximity people
dominated by the effects of may choose while sharing
COVID-19 on our health, the spa. It is imperative
our society, and how we can that the individual take
adjust our lives to curbing the responsibility for honoring
pandemic. the recommendations
for social distancing of at
Sun City Grand Fitness
least 6 feet, and wearing a
was pleased when we were
mask when within 6 feet of
able to re-open our doors at others.
the end of May to resume
attendance at the Cimarron Our staff continues to wipe
pools, followed a couple of down high-touch areas in
weeks later with the gyms and between sessions. We’ve even
Adobe indoor pool. Of course, invested in backpack sprayers
we had to close our gyms and to eliminate pathogens on
walking track after Governor furniture and equipment.
Ducey’s executive order, but Housekeeping now fogs spaces
we look forward to returning nightly to augment present
these amenities to service as systems.
soon as the Governor provides Now, about group fitness.
14 Grand Lifestyles | August 2020 | suncitygrand.comSummertime Livin’: A CREATIVE GUIDE TO LIVING IN SUN CITY GRAND SUMMER IS HERE! We all want to enjoy summer, but with the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic, it has placed us in a position to virtually enjoy this summer season together. To make the best of these times, Summertime Livin’: A Creative Guide to Living in Sun City Grand is a brand-new series that was created to interact with the community while having fun and creatively experiencing this season. This series has brightened the community with entertainment and live interaction. ENHANCING YOUR SUMMER Each Friday, The Communications Department showcases weekly summer tips via Vimeo.com/grandtv and Facebook.com/officialsuncitygrand, to help you enhance your summertime here in Grand. These episodes range from tips on making easy-breezy cocktails, to must-have summer fashion, and so much more! There are incorporated games and giveaway prizes to the winners. Summertime livin’ airs for one-hour on Fridays at 1:00 p.m. This seasonal series will last until late August. Join us this summer season as we splash into a new way of creating summer fun! Grand Lifestyles | August 2020 | suncitygrand.com 15
FROM STANDARDS
DID YOU KNOW?
Most of our residents are familiar with coyotes frequenting the
neighborhood, but many are not aware of the bobcats. When
bobcats are deprived of their natural prey, they may turn to pets
for food.
Information taken from: http://www.desertusa.com/animals/bobcat-control.html#ixzz4V1gyv3Ly
Here are some tips:
MINIMIZE ENCOUNTERS PROTECT YOUR YARD
Should you encounter a bobcat, you should If bobcats begin to appear in your
keep as much distance between you and the neighborhood, you can take several precautions
animal as possible: to discourage visits and protect pets:
n Immediately protect children and pets n Trim back excess vegetation that might
n Back away from the bobcat slowly and otherwise provide cover
deliberately n Do not feed birds or other wildlife, which
n Avoid running away because that could might attract bobcats
trigger a pursuit response n Do not feed the bobcats
n If possible, spray the animal with water n Do not leave pet food or water outdoors
n When possible make a lot of noise n Vaccinate your pets
(banging pans, for instance, or blowing n Keep pets indoors or in secure, protective cages or pens
an air horn) n Consider a deterrent that generates electronic sounds that
mimic the calls of bobcats' enemies, for instance, the hiss
of a cougar
LOST & FOUND
CELEBRATING Have you lost something in the Village
EMPLOYEE MILESTONES Area or out in the Community? If so,
Thank you for your dedication and
check at the Welcome Center to see
commitment to our SCG community.
if your lost item has been turned in.
Lost and Found is located in the
August 2020
Welcome Center in the lobby of the
Palm Center. Open hours are
9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday.
Or you can phone 623-546-7501 and
20 years ask the volunteers to check for your
Frank Cobb lost item. Valuable items such as cell
Golf Course Maintenance–Desert Springs phones and jewelry are kept in
10 ye a r s the Membership Office.
Jose Eleazar Sandoval The Golf Courses and Fitness Centers
Golf Course Maintenance–Cimarron keep their found items, so if you lost
something there, please check
5 years at those facilities.
Christopher Pizzi Kim Hunley
Golf Shop–Granite Falls Golf Shop–Granite Falls
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Grand Lifestyles | August 2020 | suncitygrand.com 17CONNECT WITH THE COLONNADE
SUN HEALTH COMMUNITIES AND
THE COLONNADE ADDRESS COVID-19
Bhakti Gosalia
Vice President of Operations,
Sun Health Communities
As Sun Health continues
to work to keep our
residents and staff as safe as
could change at any time. We feeling well, operating on a one of our three Sun Health
possible from COVID-19,
never let our guard down. better to be safe than take Communities.
we remind everyone that
any chances at this time. Sun The health and safety of our
our diligence must continue This is a true testament to
Health leadership recognizes residents, families and team
as cases in Arizona and that our strict safety protocols
that our team members members remains our top
Maricopa County have are working:
need support, too, and are
not slowed down. n Handwashing and the priority.
keeping in close contact with
use of hand sanitizer While we understand there
We remain completely everyone.
n Staff wearing appropriate
committed to the health may be questions should one
PPE always while on We continue to limit entries
and safety of our residents, of our campuses be alerted
campus, including gloves to our campus to essential
their families and our team of a positive case, please
and masks, and staff and visitors. Also, in
members. We have strict understand that we must
n Everyone maintaining adherence to the Maricopa
guidelines in place regarding follow strict confidentiality
social distancing by County-wide mandate to
the wearing of Personal guidelines to protect
at least six-feet when wear masks in public, all
Protection Equipment or individual privacy and safety.
possible Sun Health residents and
PPE, and we continually Our team will continue
staff member are required
reinforce those guidelines We encourage the practice of to support those directly
to have a facial covering
with all staff members on these protocols in public to impacted as well as everyone
in place when at work and
our campus. Being safe and keep safe outside of work. who is part of the Sun
in contact with other staff,
protecting ourselves and Health family.
Staff members are encouraged resident or visitors, or outside
those around us is something to stay home if they are not of their private residence at If you have a loved one at
we must all continue to do as one of our campuses, please
we are all in this together. read below for additional
We are thankful that information on safety
employees at The Colonnade measures for residents,
and other campuses who visitors and staff.
have reported contracting
COVID-19 outside of our
SUN HEALTH COMMUNITIES
campus are in recovery. It INDEPENDENT LIVING
is important to note that COMMUNITIES -
we have not had a single Grandview Terrace,
case of Coronavirus that La Loma Village and
originated at The Colonnade, The Colonnade
Grandview Terrace or La We know that social
Loma Village. We’re proud of distancing is working against
that and also aware that this COVID-19. Therefore, we
18 Grand Lifestyles | August 2020 | suncitygrand.comwill continue to limit the engagement through our
number of visitors on our community channels, outdoor
campuses. We remain vigilant events, and online.
in keeping high-traffic areas
We continue limiting
disinfected.
internal meetings with staff
We continue to take the and residents until further
following measures: notice. We have successfully
Our employees are following implemented virtual meetings
both the Centers for Disease for our residents and team
Control (CDC) and Centers members.
for Medicare and Medicaid On a limited basis we are
Services (CMS) guidelines offering guest rooms or
for safety by wearing masks are rebooking all essential
at all of our skilled licensed visitors who would normally
nursing areas. stay in one of our guest
All staff and essential rooms to outside properties
visitors are being screened (for example, the nearby
prior to entering any Sun Hampton Inn).
Health campus. We are still There are still no planned
not allowing non-essential events with outside
visitors to enter the building organizations on our
at this time. Essential visitors campuses. That precaution
include health care providers will remain in place until it
providing direct care to is deemed safe to open up our
residents and other specific campuses again.
service personnel who must
first be approved by campus These same protocols with
leadership. All deliveries more stringent visitor
should be left outside the restrictions are being
WEEDS
main building at each followed for the Health and
campus. Rehabilitation Centers on
each of our communities.
Dining venues are open on a We’ve set-up ways for our
very limited basis. All dining residents to stay in touch
and meal needs continue to
be met. Our culinary teams
with family via virtual means FRIENDLY REMINDER
are delivering great meals
such as Skype, Zoom and
FaceTime. Please continue to from Standards
right to our residents’ homes. check back for updates.
Please note that grab and
go items are not currently On behalf of all the residents
available. However, for the and staff of The Colonnade
safety and convenience of our and Sun Health overall, I
residents, each community thank you for your support
has stocked some essential and patience during this most
items for our residents to unique of times we are living
purchase without going to a in today.
grocery store. We look forward to having We all want to maintain the beauty and
Community Amenities our friends and neighbors cleanliness of our homes in Sun City Grand. We
such as our fitness centers, from Sun City Grand visiting also recognize that there are many things that
pools and game rooms and us again soon for breakfast
opening are based on what and lunch, joining a meeting impede us in this common desire. The intrusion
is best for each community. in one of our many meeting of nature in the form of weeds is certainly on top
We have found ways to rooms and spending quality of our list. Weeds do nothing but detract from the
provide entertainment as time with friends at The
well as exercise and social Colonnade.
effect we sought to achieve when we landscaped
our property. Please help us to help you and your
Please continue to stay safe. And, let us know fellow owners by ensuring that your property
if you have any questions by calling (623) 236-3700 stays free of these unsightly intruders.
or visiting SunHealthCommunities.org.
Grand Lifestyles | August 2020 | suncitygrand.com 19What is COVID-19?
What do you need to know?
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by a new type of coronavirus
(SARS-CoV-2). There are a number of cases globally including the United States.
This virus is spread mainly from person-to-person.
COVID-19 symptoms are usually mild, but some patients have experienced severe
respiratory illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure and include:
Fever Cough Shortness of Breath
What can you do to help prevent the spread of COVID-19?
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap
and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that
contains at least 60% alcohol.
o It is especially important to clean hands after going to the bathroom;
before eating; and after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Stay home as much as possible.
• Avoid close contact (within 6 feet) with others.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands).
• When around others, cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
For more information, go to azdhs.gov/covid19 or call the
Arizona Poison Control System Hotline:
1-844-542-8201
English and Spanish available. Call your healthcare provider if
you need assistance with language translation.
20 Grand Lifestyles | August 2020 | suncitygrand.comWhen to stay home and when to seek healthcare?
• There is currently no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment recommended for
COVID-19. Most healthy people will recover at home with general supportive
care. You should always consult with your doctor if you have chronic medical
conditions (asthma, diabetes, etc.) or are having unusual symptoms.
• Practice social distancing and stay home if a healthcare provider or local
health department instructs you to, even if you are feeling healthy.
• If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19, seek medical attention
immediately. Be sure to call ahead and let them know you may be
experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
• Emergency warning signs include, but are not limited to:
• Difficulty getting enough air
• Chest pain • Bluish lips of face
• Change in alertness or • Rapid breathing
responsiveness
Additional Resources
• azhealth.gov/covid19
• cdc.gov/coronavirus
• Know the Symptoms of COVID-19 – ADHS
Resources available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese:
• What you should know about COVID-19 to protect yourself & others – CDC
• Stress and Coping during the COVID-19 pandemic – CDC
• What to Do if You are Sick – CDC
• Caring for Someone with COVID-19 at Home – CDC
• Household Checklist – CDC
For more information, go to azdhs.gov/covid19 or call the
Arizona Poison Control System Hotline:
1-844-542-8201
English and Spanish available. Call your healthcare provider if
you need assistance with language translation.
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sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday
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All items in blue are Activities or Community Events
All items in black are Committee Meetings
All items in purple are Board Meetings
All items in red are Cancelled Meetings
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Long Range Architectural Review
Planning Advisory 9:30am - Via Zoom
1pm – Via Zoom
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Lifestyles Advisory Board Meeting
1pm – Via Zoom 1pm – Via Zoom
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Covenants Finance Advisory
9am – PC 8:30am – Via Zoom
Golf Advisory
2:30pm – Via Zoom
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Board Workshop & Chat
1pm – Via Zoom
30 31
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Meeting dates are subject to change. Check www.suncitygrand.com for the most up–to–date information
Grand Lifestyles | August 2020 | suncitygrand.comseptember 2020
sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday
1 2 3 4 5
All items in blue are Activities or Community Events Long Range Architectural Review
Planning Advisory 9:30am - Via Zoom
All items in black are Committee Meetings 1pm – Via Zoom
All items in purple are Board Meetings
All items in red are Cancelled Meetings
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Lifestyles Advisory Board Meeting
1pm – Via Zoom 1pm – Via Zoom
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Happy Labor Day
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Budget 2021 Finance Advisory Budget 2021 Budget 2021 Budget 2021
Tentative 2:30pm – Via Zoom Tentative Tentative Tentative
1 - 5pm 1 - 5pm 1 - 5pm 1 - 5pm
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Covenants Budget 2021 Board Workshop & Chat Budget 2021
9am – PC Tentative 1pm – Via Zoom Tentative
1 - 5pm 1 - 5pm
Golf Advisory
2:30pm – Via Zoom
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Budget 2021 Budget 2021
Tentative Tentative
1 - 5pm 1 - 5pm
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Meeting dates are subject to change. Check www.suncitygrand.com for the most up–to–date information
23FROM GRAND LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION
OH—WHAT A YEAR!!
COVID-19 BRINGS OUT THE BEST IN GRAND LADIES!
Valley View Community Food Bank is Recipient of
$23,677 And 4,921 Pounds of Food
Charitable efforts have always been a Kay Aigner, Jane Barry, Cathy Bildfell,
part of GLGA but one group of women, Yvonne Brooks, Susan Chambers,
“The Hunger Fighters”, are outstanding. Deb Coulter, Barb Cox, Nancy Foy,
Beginning January, 2017 through 2018, Joanna Hotzler, Roberta Manchion, Jill
Jill McLean and Barb Cox co-chaired McLean, Rita Michaels, Kathy Mohr,
the food bank operation and in 2019 Jill Joni Oristian, Lisa Pelletier, Joyce Richie,
McLean and Deb Coulter stepped in as Rose Schuler, Deb Vauthier, Deborah
co-chairs. Since 2017, each golf season Weasea, & Jean Marie Weissenberger.
has been greater than the last. The
Hunger Fighters raise cash contributions Weekly communication from the
and food donations to benefit Valley View committee kept all GLGA members
Community Food Bank that services the informed about specific food needs.
West Valley. Food and cash contributions flowed
in at every GLGA league play day,
The generosity of GLGA members including our Football, Medallions,
is remarkable. The Hunger Fighters and charity special event.
Committee yearly collections include:
GLGA member, Joanna Hotzler, rallied
2017 Season:
her golf group “Chicks with Sticks” along
1732 pounds of food and
with neighborhood friends to raise $1,650.
$5,555 cash donations
2018 Season: Hunger Fighter committee members Joni
1779 pounds of food and Oristian and Rose Schuler developed
$8,840 cash donations a “Be-Safe Mask” campaign. For a $20
2019 Season: donation to Valley View, a “Be-Safe” mask
2131 pounds of food and was stitched as a thank you to all donors.
$8, 103 cash donations Hundreds of dollars in donations were
received and many masks were distributed,
And, just when the 2020 golf season was keeping our members safe and helping
in full swing, the Hunger Fighters found those in greatest need.
themselves facing an overwhelming,
unexpected need due to the Covid-19 Other GLGA members supported Valley
virus. Valley View Food Bank had as View by using the AZ Charitable Tax
many as 500 clients per day and many Benefit.
of them had never asked for help before. In total, by May 31, 2020 the Hunger
Knowing the exceptional need, the Fighters Committee raised 4,921 pounds
Hunger Fighters creative genius kicked of food and $23,677 in donations!
into full gear. The extraordinary Hunger
Fighters Committee included: Mary Jesse Ramirez, VVCFB Founder thanked
GLGA saying: “You (GLGA) have been
our lighthouse, guiding us to provide
nutritious meals to those in need. We
were able to do more … because of you.”
This summer the “Hunger Fighters” are
continuing the collection of food and
money contributions on the second
Tuesday of each month, June through
September at GLGA Summer League
play day. Also, checks made payable to
Valley View Community Food Bank can
be dropped in the league box at Granite
Falls Pro Shop.
Hats off to GLGA for their generous
support of our west valley neighbors.
24 Grand Lifestyles | August 2020 | suncitygrand.comCU LI NARY CO R N E R
Sausage and Lemon Curd Trifle
Rigatoni Dinner with Fresh Berries
Level: Easy | Total: 1 hr 25 min | Yield: 4 to 6 servings Level: Intermediate | Total: 3 hr 40 min | Yield: 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
n 6 large egg yolks n 1 pint fresh blackberries
Skip boiling a big pot of water. This hearty pasta dinner
n 1 cup sugar 2 cups sweetened whipped
calls for uncooked rigatoni and layers of ricotta n
and Italian sausage to be layered right in the casserole, n 4 lemons, zested and juiced cream
n 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted n 1 prepared lemon pound cake,
so you'll have nothing to wash while it bakes.
butter, cut in chunks sliced
INGREDIENTS n 1 pint fresh strawberries, n 1/4 cup Limoncello or Grand
Marnier liqueur (optional)
n Unsalted butter, for the n Kosher salt and freshly stemmed and halved
baking dish ground black pepper lengthwise n Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
n 1 pint fresh blueberries
n One 24-ounce jar marinara n 1 pound uncooked rigatoni
sauce
n 3 cups beef broth
n 1 pound Italian sausage,
DIRECTIONS
casings removed 1. To make the lemon curd: Bring a pot of water to a simmer over
n 1/4 cup tomato paste n 3/4 cup ricotta
medium-low heat. Combine the egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and
n 4 cloves garlic, grated n 2 cups shredded mozzarella
zest in a metal or glass heat-resistant bowl and whisk until smooth.
Set the bowl over the simmering water, without letting the bottom
DIRECTIONS touch, and continue to whisk. Keep working-out that arm and whisk
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Generously grease the bottom it vigorously for a good 10 minutes, until the curd has doubled in
and sides of a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish with the butter. volume and is very thick and yellow. Don't let it boil. Remove the
2. Stir together the marinara, beef broth, tomato paste, garlic, bowl from heat and whisk in the butter, a couple of chunks at
1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. a time, until melted. Refrigerate until the custard is cold and firm.
3. Spread half the pasta in an even layer in the bottom of the prepared 2. To build the trifle: Put the berries in a mixing bowl and toss
dish. Scatter half of the sausage over the top by breaking into pieces them together so they are evenly distributed. Fold the whipped
and dolloping onto the pasta. Dollop with half of the ricotta. Pour cream into the chilled lemon curd to lighten it up into a mousse.
half of the marinara mixture over top. Repeat with a second layer. Line a glass trifle bowl with pieces of pound cake to fit. Drizzle or
4. Cover with aluminum and bake until the pasta is al dente, brush the cake with the Limoncello, spoon a layer of the lemon
about 50 minutes. curd over the cake, and then a layer of mixed berries. Repeat the
5. Uncover and sprinkle the mozzarella on top. Bake until the layers until the ingredients are used up, the last layer looks best
mozzarella is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes. if it's the berries. Chill before serving. Garnish with fresh mint.
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26 Grand Lifestyles | August 2020 | suncitygrand.comWe are looking for SCG men and women volunteers to help with Vacation Watch and Evening
Patrol. We will supply vehicles and training. Call Julie Madden (CAM) 623-546-7473 or the
C.H.A.P.S. office 623-546-7553 and leave a message if you are interested in joining us!
Submitted by:
Dennis Hanscom
VACATION We are planning on restarting
the Evening Patrol function
WATCH
C.H.A.P.S. member in the very near future.
If you are one of the lucky In 2001 our C.H.A.P.S.
ones that were able to escape organization was formed as
for the summer without
HAS RESUMED
a means to provide an extra
taking advantage of the element of safety for our
C.H.A.P.S. Vacation Watch community. We are now
program keep us in mind approximately 140 members
SERVICE
for your next vacation. strong, and can always use
There are forms available at more volunteers to help
grandinfo.com and also in the keep Sun City Grand a most
membership office at the Palm desirable community in which
Center on Remington. to live. Our group normally
The other segment of our meets the 4th Tuesday of
C.H.A.P.S. group is called each month at the Sonoran
Evening Patrol. Due to the Plaza, but we are not currently
fact that Grand is comprised holding regular monthly
of 9,800 homes it would be meetings. We are presently
impossible to drive by every in the planning stage of how
home each evening we are and when we can resume our
out on patrol. Therefore, meetings in a safe manner
the Grand is divided into with regards to the Covid-19.
6 zones. Each patrol group Also, as a reminder: Arizona’s
consisting of 2 patrollers wettest month is now upon
covers one zone. We stop at us, but rain will not be the
the homes with open garage only thing that arrives with
doors, we report street lights these August monsoon
that are out, and we report storms. Standing rainwater
any suspicious activity to the provides optimum breeding
Surprise police. conditions for mosquitoes,
During these hot summer which have the potential
months it is not uncommon to cause serious illnesses.
to spot a few garage doors that Residents should check their
are open a couple of feet to house perimeter and eliminate
let the heat out. If the outside all standing water in
temps were cooler than the decorative pots, planters, pet
interior garage heat that idea dishes, etc. Standing water is
would be a winner. Once the even when you are simply patrol duties due to where mosquito larvae breeds
sun goes down we also see walking around the block. COVID-19. We have, more mosquitoes. Eliminating
people out walking their dogs however, restarted our standing water after monsoon
that have left their garage At the present time duties of checking vacation rains will help keep you
doors open. We recommend C.H.A.P.S. is not homes through our and your SCG neighbors
closing of the garage doors performing our evening Vacation Watch program. mosquito-free.
Grand Lifestyles | August 2020 | suncitygrand.com 27ARTESIA—49 DESERT MESA—109
Tony Lorenz................. 509-551-2069 Vacant
tplorenz2@gmail.com
Pat Lorenz.................... 509-551-2068 DESERT OASIS—322
plorenzaz@gmail.com Nancy Alcock.................... 266-0988
galcock56@msn.com
BLUE SKY—282
Nancy Collins.....................398-5286 DESERT PALMS—140
Nancy.Collins.AZ@gmail.com Linda Etherton...........623-734-4468
LJEtherton01@gmail.com
CAPITAN—237 Monica Tofil (alt).........623-594-0188
Vacant mltofil@hotmail.com
(Gina Evangelista (temp))
DESERT SAGE—441
CARLSBAD—97 Vacant
Susan O'Dea (no alt.)..........810-8856
odeaj65@cox.net DESERT SAGE II—306
Vacant
CATALINA—106 (Nancy Collins (temp)).623-398-5286
Vacant Nancy.Collins.AZ@gmail.com
(Scott Banner (temp))
DESERT TRAILS I—193
CHOLLA RIDGE225 Mona Heglin...................... 214-9658
Vacant mlee5320@gmail.com
Kathleen Fontaine..............556-0202
At this time, 17 of Sun City Grand’s 63 neighborhoods CIMARRON—54 kefontaine@cox.net
are without representation in the SCG Neighborhood Connie Tesar................ 319-551-6884
Representatives (NR) organization. The 17 neighborhoods ctesar55@gmail.com DESERT TRAILS II—257
listed include 2,905 homes, 28% of the homes in Grand! Bob Walling.................602-573-5942
If your home is in one those neighborhoods, you are not CLEARVIEW I—41 bobwalling@cox.net
receiving monthly (or more frequent) communications Becky Jensen, Rep........910-528-0581 Dan Barthel (alt) x.......623-975-5445
from your Neighborhood’s own volunteer Representative BeckyJensen927@gmail.com danbarthelca@gmail.com
to the NR group. (Generously, a few experienced NReps have Steven Jensen (alt) x.....910-235-0599
volunteered to temporarily fill in for a neighborhood without DESERT VISTA I & II—290
representation.) CLEARVIEW II—67 Trevor Dyce................ 805-368-4473
You can make a meaningful contribution to your fellow Nicholas Scovill.......... 503-504-7800 tdyce@outlook.com
neighborhood homeowners by volunteering to act as their ndscovill@gmail.com Fred Orr (alt)................763-242-4768
Neighborhood Representative. If you’d like to learn more fredorr@yahoo.com
about the role of a Neighborhood Rep, you may email Scott CORONADO—201
Banner, NRep for the Pima neighborhood. Scott will share Joe Phipps................... 602-402-7666 DURANGO—220
his NR knowledge and experience, and if you wish, will help azgchiker@hotmail.com Karen Manning (no alt).623-476-5026
you get enrolled. Sbanner2@cox.net or email Julie.Madden@ kmann1026@aol.com
scgcam.com. DESERT BLOOM—214
Kris Ranalls................ 623-640-6199 ESCALANTE—156
Neighborhoods needing representatives are: krisazhomes@gmail.com Vacant
Capitan Desert Sage II Ocotillo John Stroud (alt)..........708-431-5801
Catalina Escalante Patagonia JStroud723@aol.com ESPERANZA—107
Cholla Ridge Granite Falls I Sierra Hilda Sciabica..............623-584-1941
Desert Horizon Hacienda The Point DESERT BREEZE—323 sibhil@aol.com
Desert Mesa Lago Vista Willow Grove Gina Evangelista Frances Belmont.......... 847-732-6199
Desert Sage Mission 261-3936...................gusups@cox.net fbelmont@mac.com
Please consider volunteering for your neighborhood.
DESERT CANYON—152 ESTANCIA—166
REMINDER TO ALL HOMEOWNERS: Andy Garbacz......................975-1615 Jonita Bigelow (no alt).. 623-256-6093
If any piece of your contact information has changed garbazandy@msn.com jbigelow5@cox.net
(phone #s, email addresses, alternate mailing address,
etc…), please inform the Membership Office at 623-546- DESERT HORIZON—220
7444 to UPDATE your year-round contact information. Vacant
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