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THE VIEW
August 2020
Soothing Waters
photo by Diane Nagy
THE VIEW | www.scshca.com
HOURS OF OPERATION
CONTACT INFORMATION Please check www.scshca.com/coronavirus
for updated information.
Sun City Shadow Hills Community Association
80-814 Sun City Boulevard, Indio, CA 92203 ASSOCIATION OFFICE
www.scshca.com | 760-345-4349 Monday – Friday | 9 AM – 12 PM, 1 – 4 PM
By Appointment Only
Homeowner Association (HOA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext. 1 First Saturday of the Month | Closed
Montecito Clubhouse Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-772-9891
Montecito Clubhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext. 2120
LIFESTYLE DESK | Daily | 8 AM – 5 PM
Montecito Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext. 2111
Business Center Only
Santa Rosa Clubhouse Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-342-5976 MONTECITO CLUBHOUSE | Closed
Santa Rosa Clubhouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext. 2201
MONTECITO FITNESS CENTER | Closed
Shadow Hills Golf Club South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext. 2305
Shadow Hills Golf Club North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext. 2211 SANTA ROSA CLUBHOUSE | Closed
Shadows Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext. 2311 SHADOWS RESTAURANT
Jefferson Front Gate (Phases 1 & 2) . . . . . . . 760-345-4458
Take-Out | Daily | 10 AM – 7 PM
Avenue 40 Front Gate (Phase 3) . . . . . . . . . . 760-342-4725
Rich Smetana, General Manager GOLF SNACK BAR | Daily | 6 AM – 3 PM
richard.smetana@associa.us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext. 2102
SANTA ROSA BISTRO | Daily | 6 AM – 1 PM
Vanessa Ayon, Executive Assistant
vanessa.ayon@associa.us. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext. 2106 MONTECITO CAFÉ | Closed
Tyler Ingle, Controller All hours are subject to change.
tyler.ingle@associa.us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext. 2203 Visit www.scshca.com for the latest hours.
Bob Pantanella, Community Safety Director
robert.pantanella@associa.us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext. 2202
Jesse Barragan, Facilities Maintenance Director
jesse.barragan@associa.us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext. 2403
Connie King, Lifestyle Director
THE VIEW
connie.king@associa.us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext. 2124 THE VIEW is published monthly by the
Desiree Porras, Fitness Director Sun City Shadow Hills Community Association.
This publication is copyrighted and may not be reproduced
desiree.porras@associa.us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext. 2112
or reprinted without the written permission of SCSHCA.
Liz Gutierrez, Lifestyle Coordinator
elizabeth.gutierrez@associa.us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext. 2123 MISSION STATEMENT
Veronica Moya, Lifestyle Coordinator To promote the community and recognize the individuals
veronica.perez@associa.us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext. 2122 who contribute to the identity of the community, and to impart
information relevant to the community as a whole.
Gus Ramirez, Communications Manager
gus.ramirez@associa.us. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext. 2204 THE VIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Rolland Vaughn, GM of Shadow Hills Golf Club Dennis Sheehan, Chair; Beth Bolduc; Arnold Choy;
rmvaughn@troon.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext. 2301 George Erhart; Robert Firring; Julie Harris; Aggie Jordan;
Diane Nagy; Art Nemiroff; Gina Pollack; Lee Powell;
SCSH Community Association Board of Directors Vicki Prince; Karina Rubin; Steve Talbot
Kim Fuller, President . . . . . . . . . . . . kim.fuller@scshca.com
Fera Mostow, VP. . . . . . . . . . . . . fera.mostow@scshca.com
STAFF
Carey Thompson, Treasurer. . carey.thompson@scshca.com Editor-in-Chief | Rich Smetana, General Manager
Linda Aasen, Secretary . . . . . . . . . linda.aasen@scshca.com Production Manager | Gus Ramirez, Communications Manager
Johnny Goodrum, Member . johnny.goodrum@scshca.com To inquire about articles, content, and advertising
– or to submit stories for publication –
For warranty or customer service needs concerning
please email view@scshca.com or contact
your home, please email: socalservice@delwebb.com
Gus Ramirez, Communications Manager,
at 760-345-4349, ext. 2204.
2 | August 2020
NEWS FROM THE BOARD |
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
KIM FULLER | PRESIDENT
Finances and Frontier
Given all that has happened, I would like to update you on the financial impact the pandemic has had on our
operations along with what is happening with the Frontier plan.
Bruce Marley needed to resign from the Board. We will miss his presence and appreciate his many contributions.
We are fortunate that Bruce will continue as a member of the Finance Advisory Committee. We are also fortunate
that Carey Thompson was willing to step up and take Bruce’s place. There is no one more qualified to take over
as Treasurer, and our sincerest thanks go out to Carey for her help during this time. Our situation just got a whole
lot easier and more positive because of her efforts.
Because so many of you have asked about our finances and the possibility of a special assessment, I thought
I should let Carey explain the current financial situation:
Yes, it’s true, I’m back as your DRM have done an excellent job credit in 2020 for the operating
HOA Board Treasurer. Why did in managing expenses during this fund surplus from 2019.
I agree to return to the Board? pandemic crisis. Operating revenue The Board, with the assistance of
Following a 30-year career in is forecast to be down by $959,000, the Finance Advisory Committee,
state government, I have never while expenses are forecast to be will continue to closely monitor our
abandoned my commitment to reduced by $934,000 — thus a results of operations and financial
public service. Since my Board $25,000 increase in the operating position. We pledge to maintain
term expired three years ago, deficit to $356,000. our community’s excellent
I’ve been an active member of the The 2020 budget was based operations as well as our strong
Finance Advisory Committee; so upon a $331,000 operating deficit financial position.
I’m up to speed on our current reflecting an $8 per unit per month …CONTINUED
financial position.
The good news: there is no need
for a special assessment. Our
current annual forecast of operating
results projects an unfavorable
Next Board Meeting and
variance of just $25,000 compared Meet a Board Member:
to the 2020 annual budget.
Our revenue shortfalls have been Please check www.scshca.com/coronavirus
offset by significantly reducing our for updated information.
expenses. Over the past several
months, the Board, Troon, and
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
…CONTINUED
I have been asked quite often about the Frontier 5. The contract includes a wireless router, and there is
Communications contract because Frontier has filed no install fee to the resident.
for bankruptcy. This was not unexpected. Frontier 6. TV plans are available if residents want to purchase
filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy but said its service those plans directly from Frontier.
to customers will not be affected by the financial
7. A phone line is available for purchase directly from
restructuring.
Frontier.
We have met with the reps from Frontier, and for
them it is business as usual. 8. Residents may purchase any TV plan from any
We will be finishing our contract negotiations and, provider. It is not required that you purchase TV
if the terms are acceptable, will sign a five-year plans from Frontier.
contract as presented to the residents. I want to thank Bill Wethe, Chair of the Finance
We are hopeful we can finalize the agreement with Advisory Committee, for following the Frontier
Frontier and begin installation by late August or early bankruptcy process to be sure the HOA is proceeding
September. It will take about three to four months to in a responsible way.
complete the install. In these most unusual times, we will slowly return to
To recap, here are the basic provisions of the Frontier normal while practicing safe behavior to protect our
plan: neighbors from this most devastating virus. If we can
1. It is a five-year, fiber optic, Internet-only plan. stay the course and apply all guidelines that have
been given to us by County and State agencies, we
2. It is $12 per month.
will hopefully avoid anyone contracting this virus.
3. All residents will have to participate and pay the $12 Please help all of us stay safe by being responsible
per month. There are no opt-out provisions for any about your behavior during all activities. Masks and
resident even if they do not use the Frontier Internet social distancing are the keys to our health and safety.
service. This is still a most beautiful place, and I can’t think
4. The Internet speed is 500 upload and 500 download. of anywhere I would rather be. Clearly, it doesn’t get
This is the fastest speed available. any better than this.
Contact the author at kim.fuller@scshca.com.
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TREASURER’S REPORT
CAREY THOMPSON | TREASURER
Contact the author at carey.thompson@scshca.com
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NEWS FROM THE BOARD |
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ADVISORY COMMITTEES
CITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING COMMITTEE
citydevelopment@scshca.com
Chair: Erica Hedlund
COVENANTS COMMITTEE
covenants@scshca.com
Co-Chairs: Deborah Gmeiner & Lee Powell
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
designreview@scshca.com
Chair: Ted Shettler
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SUBCOMMITTEE
epsc@scshca.com
Chair: Jeff Kirkpatrick
FACILITIES & SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
facilities.services@scshca.com
Chair: John Petersen
FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
finance@scshca.com
Chair: Bill Wethe From The Library
FOOD & BEVERAGE COMMITTEE
BY CINDY DEGRAF
foodbeverage@scshca.com
Chair: Jurgen Gross
As this article goes to the publisher, the Montecito
GOLF ADVISORY COMMITTEE
library remains closed due to coronavirus concerns.
golf@scshca.com
Chair: Dennis Hooper Until further notice, we will not be taking any returns or
HEALTH & FITNESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
donations. We will notify you when we are again up and
healthfitness@scshca.com operating.
Chair: Rick Halla If you are looking for some good books to read,
INFORMATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE explore the top 100 books listed on The Great American
information@scshca.com Read, a PBS series that explored the power of reading:
Chair: Stacia Armstrong www.pbs.org/the-great-american-read/books.
LANDSCAPE ADVISORY COMMITTEE How many have you enjoyed? Many of our favorite
landscape@scshca.com titles made the cut. You are sure to find some books on
Chair: Chris Stevens
the list that you have always meant to get to, and some
LIFESTYLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
you may wish to reread.
lifestyles@scshca.com
You can sign up for online access to books from
Chair: Pamela Castro-Lee
our Indio library. Go to www.rivlib.info for more info.
SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
safety@scshca.com As of this writing, the Palm Springs Library is offering a
Chair: Ed Chavez free 90-day temporary card. Go to www.palmspringsca.
THE VIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE gov/government/departments/library and click on
viewcommittee@scshca.com “My Account” to register.
Chair: Dennis Sheehan Please contact Barbara Perler at 760-772-4484 or
baramp@verizon.net if you have any questions or
Interested in joining a Committee? Stop by the HOA
comments about the library. Thank you for supporting
office and fill out an Advisory Committee Interest Form.
our library, and stay safe.
8 | August 2020
ASSOCIATION NEWS |
Design Review Committee (DRC)
BY TED SHETTLER | CHAIR
The objective of the Design Review Committee Once the approved work is completed, the DRC
(DRC) is to maintain the property values of the homes performs an inspection to verify that the outcome
in Sun City Shadow Hills. The DRC uses the approved complies with the approved modification. In most
Design Rules, which describe permissible exterior cases, this completes the process. Very occasionally,
home modifications, to evaluate Home Improvement the work is not the same as proposed in the approved
Applications (HIAs) that homeowners submit. HIA. In this case, the HOA notifies the homeowner in
Homeowners must file an HIA if they want to make writing. The homeowner can, within 30 days, either
an exterior modification. The DRC reviews the HIA to remediate the discrepancy or submit a new HIA that
ensure that the proposed modifications are consistent proposes the as-built modification for approval. If the
with the Design Rules. Most HIAs proceed quickly homeowner fails to act, the DRC refers the issue to the
to a Home Improvement Permit (HIP), then to a Covenants Committee.
completed exterior modification, and to a satisfactory The DRC can often complete its final inspections
inspection. This outcome is exactly what the DRC without disturbing the homeowner because the
wants. Occasionally an HIA is unclear or incomplete; modifications can be observed from the street. Some
or it doesn’t comply with the Design Rules. Then, modifications can only be observed from the rear yard,
revisions are necessary. however. In this case, the DRC will contact the home-
Things go smoothest when a homeowner reviews owner either to make an appointment for an inspection
the Design Rules and describes the proposed or to obtain permission to enter the rear yard.
modifications in enough detail so that the DRC can Rarely does a homeowner refuse to permit an
readily determine compliance, especially that there is inspection. In this case, the DRC disapproves the HIA.
adequate drainage. A review of §3.2 of the Design The homeowner is then notified and given 14 days to
Rules can be helpful. reconsider the refusal. If the homeowner continues to
Occasionally, the DRC disapproves an HIA. This is refuse an inspection, the matter is referred to the
usually because the proposed exterior modifications Covenants Committee.
do not comply with the requirements of the Design Please know that the DRC wants to approve your
Rules. Sometimes the description of the proposed HIA! If you read the relevant Design Rules, write a
modification is not clear, and the DRC cannot complete description, provide a clear and complete
understand exactly what modification the homeowner diagram, and include the required documents,
is proposing. In either case, the homeowner simply approval will be easy.
revises the HIA and resubmits it for DRC review.
With current COVID-19 restrictions, review can take Contact the author at
several weeks. designreview@scshca.com
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SUN CITY SHADOW HILLS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Emergency Preparedness Sub-Committee (EPSC)
BY JEFF KIRKPATRICK | CHAIR
Things to Keep in Your Car
When it comes to emergency preparedness, I’d bet many folks think FIRST about their homes, SECOND and
less intensely their workplaces, and a distant THIRD, their cars. Did you ever think about being away from home
in your car or truck when a destructive earthquake strikes? Is roadway and bridge damage going to prevent your
easy return to your home? What would you do if you couldn’t get home easily, and how would you do it? Here
are a few pointers1 so that you can be prepared in your car.
10 | August 2020ASSOCIATION NEWS |
Emergency Preparedness
Checklist for Your Car
q Prepare to be away from home at least 72 hours/ q Fire extinguisher. Buy one specially made for
three days. cars/boats (Type ABC) at a store like Home Depot
q Your owner’s manual. Become familiar with it ahead or Auto Zone, etc. Learn how to use it properly
before you need it.
of time (or read it while waiting for help).
qA functional spare tire (if your car is equipped
q Blankets and bottled water, should you have to
camp in your car. Use a Sharpie marker to write the
with one make sure it is properly inflated) and tire
date on the bottle cap, and change the water every
changing equipment. Also, it’s a good idea to carry
six months.
a couple cans of foam tire sealant/inflator (about
$12), too. Check out www.fixaflat.com.
q A well hidden stash of cash in small bills (at least
$50, but it’s your choice as to how much).
q A tire gauge (available at most auto parts stores).
q Sealed granola and/or some other type of food/
q A first-aid kit, flashlight and extra batteries, jumper energy bars.
cables, multi-purpose utility tool (Leatherman, Swiss
q A pair of well broken-in walking shoes should your
Army knife, etc.), cable/Zip ties, emergency whistle,
car become inoperable or roadways be impassable.
emergency flags, and duct tape. You can buy these
Be sure to include thick socks to avoid blisters and
separately or purchase a AAA Road Assistance Kit
cushion your feet.
from Amazon.com for $25 – $60 and supplement
q A hat to shade your head and face from sunshine,
the kit with more stuff.
a light jacket, etc.
q A charger for your mobile phone (I stow a USB cord
q Sunscreen and extra medications.
and an extra battery in my glove box). Be prepared
for cell phone difficulties as the towers may be
q Anything else you can think of to make your
personal experience more comfortable.
affected. Texting uses much less bandwidth than
voice. qA comfortable knapsack to carry stuff in should
you have to strike out on foot.
q Make sure you have programmed your cell phone
contacts list with an entry titled, “I.C.E. (In Case 1 John & Allans Sun Life News! Insider Tips for Healthy,
Wealthy & Happy Living, January 2020.
of Emergency).” If you’re incapacitated, first
responders are trained to check your phone for this
information, provided your phone isn’t locked. Please join us and become prepared!
q Road flares. You can buy these at most automotive It really is quite easy!
stores (Pep Boys, Auto Zone, etc.). Learn how to use
them properly before you need them. Contact the author at epsc@scshca.com.
August 2020 | 11THE VIEW | www.scshca.com
Finance Advisory Committee (FAC)
BY BILL WETHE | CHAIR
FAC Members
As you may already know, Carey Thompson has
replaced Bruce Marley as Treasurer on the Board.
Thank you, Carey, for your 21⁄4 years of service to FAC
and the community! You may also know the Board
approved the recommendation to add two new
members to FAC on June 29, 2020. Welcome, Mike
Whelan and Bruce Marley, to the Committee! FAC
now has one opening on the committee.
We would love to hear from you if you have an
interest in serving on the FAC or FAC Subcommittee. • Review the 2020 Forecast (6+6) of the Operating
Please contact me if you would like to discuss Fund and Replacement Fund as compared to the
completing an Advisory Committee Interest Form. 2020 Budget and the 2020 5+7 Forecast prepared
I would be pleased to discuss any questions you may by the Controller.
have and provide you important information to aid you • Review and recommend Board approval of the June
in your decision making. 2020 bank statements, bank reconciliations, and
investment account statements.
Work Completed • Regular meeting of FAC held on July 21, 2020,
During the month of July, the FAC continued its work through an audio and video conference call.
with the Board as well as with DRM and Troon • For the Board meeting on July 27, 2020:
management, on behalf of the Association, including: • Preparation of the FAC monthly written report to
• Review and recommend Board approval of the the Board.
unaudited June 2020 Association financial statements • Review of the Controller monthly written report to
including the: the Board.
• financial statements prepared by DRM/Associa,
Troon, and the Controller.
Work in Process
• combining and combined financial statements
FAC and the FAC Subcommittee have several items
included in the Treasurer’s report prepared by the we are working on including:
Controller. • Initial work on the 2021 Reserve Study component
• summary financial information on the HOA’s financial
analysis including review of estimated remaining
position and results of operations included in the useful life and estimated replacement cost of common
Controller’s report to the Board. area real property components.
• condensed Association financial information to be
• Review and written comments plus recommendations
published in The View. on the potential contract for bulk Internet service
• Review the year-to-date variance analysis prepared with Frontier Communications.
by the Controller on the: Further information
• 2020 Operating Fund revenues and expenses.
Additional FAC Members: Larry Anderson, Steve Proia, Bob
• 2020 Replacement Fund expenses for the purchase
Giovannettone, Bob Jester, Jerry Cavoretto, Mike Whelan,
and replacement of common area real property and Bruce Marley. FAC Subcommittee Members on the
components and inter-fund transfers to the Replacement Fund and Reserve Study: Chris Stevens, Don
Operating Fund for the purchase and replacement Salvatore, Steve Proia, Bruce Marley, and Bill Wethe, Chair.
of common area personal property and equipment
components. Contact the author at finance@scshca.com
12 | August 2020ASSOCIATION NEWS |
Health & Fitness Advisory Committee
BY HEIDI WORCESTER
Online Reservations are Quick and Easy
A new online reservation system was launched on
June 26 and is now available to residents for reserving
swim time in the pools or to play on the tennis,
pickleball, and bocce ball courts. The reservation
system couldn’t have arrived at a better time, even
though it was in the planning stages for quite a while.
It is set up to ensure that a predefined number of
residents cannot be exceeded in a specific area,
thereby eliminating overbooking of specific areas and
Residents who prefer making reservations over the
helping to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19.
phone may still do so from 10 am – 4 pm (subject to
Once you become familiar with the online process,
change), Monday – Friday. However, those that are
you’ll find it’s quick and easy, plus it vastly reduces staff
comfortable using a computer will find that instantly
time and errors that can be made through phone-in
booking a reservation online is considerably faster
requests. A paperless system executed online by a
than making a telephone call and potentially being
resident is efficient, too. Try it out now and become
placed on hold while waiting for others to finish their
familiar with this new way to book a workout!
phone call ahead of you. This system will also be used
To use the system, visit www.scshca.com, log in,
to make reservations to use the fitness centers when
select Fitness, then select the
they reopen and to sign up for fitness classes when
green reservations box and
they resume.
create an account. A tutorial
video and written instructions Upcoming Event
are available on the Fitness • August 14 and 28, 10:30 am | Online Alzheimer’s
website to guide residents through account creation Support Group Meeting
(please allow 48 hours for staff to verify resident status)
and booking a reservation online. Resources & Feedback
As of July 5, 824 residents had already registered for Reservations and Exercise videos: www.scshca.com,
the online system. Even more impressive is that the log in, select Fitness, then select Reservations or
majority of reservations currently made are through Fitness Video Library.
the new online system, available from 10 am – 11 pm Email comments and suggestions to:
(subject to change), seven days a week. healthfitness@scshca.com
August 2020 | 13THE VIEW | www.scshca.com A RECOVERING PESSIMIST CONFRONTS CABIN FEVER BY CARL RIGOLI Have you been experiencing any of the following symptoms lately? • social isolation • no motivation • feeling sad or depressed • difficulty concentrating • lacking patience • restlessness • trouble getting motivated • remaining stuck in the same location (like the couch) for an extended period of time • unusual food cravings If you have been having any of these feelings, you take a freezing cold shower and, instead of toweling definitely have cabin fever. But don’t worry, I have yourself off, jump up and down for about five minutes some information that will help you cure your ills and until you’re dry. Then say, “I am handsome/beautiful, I hopefully cheer you up. Whatever you do, don’t fall love myself, I believe in myself, and this is going to be for any of those cure-all remedies – especially the kind a great day!” that old medicine men used to sell, saying they would Above all, never say, “I look pretty funky unshaven, banish whatever ailments you have. I promise you I will my hair looks like a bird’s next, my breath smells like a help you change a negative that you’re experiencing garbage disposal, my pajamas need to be fumigated, to a positive. Just read on. and it’s time for me to go to a car wash for a shower.” After you wake up in the morning and before you In other words, you need to change your mindset, look in the mirror, have a couple of Bloody Marys, get rid of any pessimistic thinking, and replace it with 14 | August 2020
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optimistic thoughts. You need to start believing all is • Throw a party for yourself with crazy hats, champagne,
well and everything is going to be OK. Here are some and balloons.
recommendations for you to follow:
• Watch some old Gomer Pyle TV shows, but avoid
• Change your diet by avoiding high carb, high-fat binge-watching. (That’s just crazy.)
foods because they make you feel lazy.
• Learn how to wallpaper on YouTube and then
• Get outside and exercise even if you can’t touch your redecorate your home with uplifting sayings or toilet
toes. You can always touch your knees. paper you hoarded in your garage.
• Find an indoor hobby like putting loose golf balls in • Adopt a pet bilingual parrot that can converse with
the cabin of your 2x4 SUV and, while driving around you in English (“the virus is over”); Spanish (“el virus
a corner, learn to shout out when a ball is hurtling he terminado”); Chinese (“bingsdu jlesshule”); Italian
toward your head. (“il virus E’ finite”); or Yiddish (“der virus iz uber”).
Always end your day secure in the knowledge that
your cabin fever will be over soon and you will be able
to get back to being a pessimist until the next crisis
arises.
Contact the author at vibemanmusic@gmail.com.
August 2020 | 15THE VIEW | www.scshca.com
MY YEAR OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY
BY GINA STAR POLLACK
I write suspense-filled mysteries that thrill readers. Then one day, our world imploded. Whoosh,
Someday when I write my memoirs, one of the most everything we knew as normal turned upside down
extraordinary chapters will describe my first year at from the pandemic. I felt like a marionette in a carnival
SCSH: my year of living dangerously. puppet show who had her strings cut – leaving me like
April 26, 2020, marked an incredible year filled with a wobbly doll flailing in the wind.
wonderful adventures, as well as catastrophic events I’m no stranger to catastrophes. Born during Hurricane
– like flying high on a trapeze without a safety net. Hazel in NYC, I made a theatrical entrance into the
I chose our community because I wanted a fun and world. The winds howled, lightning burst swords of
active retirement. Life at SCSH is never dull. With two silver across the sky, and torrential rains drowned the
spacious clubhouses, I had a choice of pools and city. I should tattoo a warning on my forehead, “Watch
state-of-the-art gyms in which to exercise. I took golf out world…I live in the eye of the storm, forever linked
lessons, cheered at pickleball matches, and tried with destruction!”
Mah Jongg. I enjoyed lunching with new friends at Throughout my childhood, NYC was cursed with
Shadows Restaurant and attended cocktail hours at blackouts, garbage strikes, riots, and the murderous
neighborhood bistros. rampage of Son of Sam. I moved to California, sparking
forest fires, floods, and earthquakes. Cruising the
Mediterranean, my ship docked in Alexandria, Egypt,
next to the Achille Lauro, which days later was
hijacked. After visiting the pyramids in Giza, our hotel
was burnt to the ground by Egyptian dissidents.
Yet I’m hopeful that my second year in SCSH will
end my disaster jinx, as I relax in retirement. It’s
time to give the world a second chance, a
“do-over”! Thanks to social distancing, masks,
and latex gloves, we’re slowly awakening to a
reopened future. I feel energized, moving
towards a new normal, filled with Let’s Meet
and Eat dance parties, barbecues, and golf.
Navigating life is like flying back and
forth on a swirling trapeze, mimicking the
The author’s first lunch date at Shadows Restaurant
yin and yang of existence. Sadly, we have
lost many people during the pandemic.
I joined the Writers Club and Readers Ink, and I was But I gaze up at the sun and truly believe
thrilled to write articles for The View. The lack of traffic it’s going to be another exquisite day in
and easy access to theaters, museums, and concert our glorious desert community.
halls were a plus. I don’t mind the heat and loved See you around the clubhouse!
strolling around the community and sitting in my
A chocolate treat to celebrate
backyard, relishing the incredible view of the a delicious year at SCSH
mountains and desert fauna. Where else could I have
rabbits, birds, butterflies, and roadrunners frolicking in Contact the author at
my yard? Retirement was terrific, and I was sure I had g-star15@sbcglobal.net.
made the right choice by moving to the desert.
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THE VIEW FROM HERE
BY BARA ROSENHECK
The view from here’s pretty good. Now in my twilight great divide. The Golden Years take their toll as we
years, the ones ironically referred to as the Golden slow, shrink, tire, and weaken. My children and grand-
Years, I look at my children and grandchildren and view children must view us on the downward slope. Cer-
my younger generations with pride and satisfaction. tainly, they see our slow but steady deterioration. Their
They are my legacy. They are strong, accomplished, vision of our future is not filled with optimism but with
and successful. the reality of loss and decline.
This is our son, Rob, his wife, Cindy and their twin daughters, This is our son, Spencer, and his sons, Isaac and Samson.
Ruby and Ginger. We’re the two old folks.
How can our contrasting views find common
Even the youngest of the grandchildren fills me with ground? How do we merge the future and the past?
a sense of hope and wonder. Their potential expands, I don’t believe I know the answer to this riddle, but
their knowledge grows, their futures are bright. They in many miraculous ways the intergenerational
can become powerful and resourceful. They can connections seem to work. We all have fun together
blaze exciting new paths, create new technologies, and value each other’s worth. We are a unit, a family;
enrich the planet and the lives of others. I see them and we admire one another’s attributes.
marching forth into the time ahead, and they are filled It doesn’t seem to matter if one is climbing up the
with exhilaration and enthusiasm. It’s a great view hill or is over the hill. Both journeys are quite a trip.
from here.
Destiny, fate, and fortune all have a positive place in Contact the author at baracuda2@icloud.com.
the view from here. I see my children and grandchildren
and believe they will accomplish, achieve, or realize
their dreams. I, and they, are filled with optimism.
But what’s the view from their vantage point? How do
they see me and my contemporaries? Unfortunately,
we don’t provide such a great vision; and there is a
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THE ARTISANS OF CALLE PAMPAS
BY ARNOLD CHOY
PHOTOS BY ART NEMIROFF
On any given day earlier this year, if you would From these blocks of
have driven southeast on Calle Pampas (off Camino wood, Pete lets his
Los Milagros), you would have more than likely seen artistic and creative
two open garages across from one another with mind flow into creating
gentlemen inside pursuing their respective hobbies. woodworking gems,
which he sells at a
modest price and
often gives to family
and friends.
Kathie and Pete with a
customized planter box
Pete’s small custom-made planter boxes display a
tiny window into his “crafty” creativeness. (His wife,
Kathie, assists with her green thumb.) Pete doesn’t
like to be called an “artist” but, as a retired carpenter
for nearly 40 years, he has been around wood for a
Pete in his full-sized workshop very long time. His assortment of woodworking “tools
Pete Manley loves to work with various types of of the trade” attest to his love of lumber.
wood (mesquite, pine, cedar, acacia, and red cypress
to name a few of his favorites), oftentimes finding
and making “blocks” out of cut down stumps from
surrounding forests, including nearby Joshua Tree.
Some of the tools of the trade
Pete’s garage contains band, miter, and table saws;
a joiner; a planer; multiple drill presses; various clamps;
and a special wood-burning tool. Back home in Entiat,
in north-central Washington State where he and Kathie
spend their summers, Pete has been building a boat
for two years now.
Sadly, Pete passed away in early May, but Kathie’s
wish was to proceed with the article in Pete’s memory.
Pete and one of his favorite wood stumps
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Bob Lewis, 90 years young, retired in 1990 from a
distinguished career with NASA at Edwards AFB in
Southern California. After retirement, he and his wife,
Barbara, moved into The RV Resort Park, AZ, east of
Phoenix. That’s where Bob learned jewelry making,
incorporating various butane torch techniques.
Various sizes of beautiful turquoise
Finally, Bob proudly displayed the beads (some
acquired from the Jewelry Club); the beautiful
turquoise and other stones from Quartzsite, AZ;
and the precious silver, which he mail-orders from
Albuquerque, NM. Bob was currently working on a
gorgeous polished turquoise pendant that will be for
sale at SCSH’s November jewelry and gift show.
Bob shows how the grinder works
After 20 years, in 2014, Bob and Barbara moved
back to California and to our community. Bob joined
the Jewelry Club where he learned the sterling silver
wire wrap process, which led to him teaching others.
The finished creation, ready to be sold
So, whenever you are driving nearby, stop and say
“hello” to Bob Lewis.
Polishing a belt buckle
As we walked around his tiny workshop on one side Contact the author at choyarnold@yahoo.com.
of the garage, Bob explained the necessary tools of
his trade, particularly the multi-speed Dremel Moto-
Tool and the various accessories that go along with it.
Then there was a cutter, grinder, polisher, various
buffer machines and, of course, the butane torch.
August 2020 | 19THE VIEW | www.scshca.com Lifestyle Update CONNIE KING | LIFESTYLE DIRECTOR Lifestyle is on the move! We invite you to visit Lifestyle’s “Stay Connected” page on our website at scshca.com/stayconnected. Don’t miss out on our next Virtual Comedy Show on the third Wednesday of the month! Lots more to come to keep you connected while sheltering in place. Coming soon to the page is our “Did You Know?” section featuring residents who would like to share their professional experience in their respective fields, such as science, technology, research, arts, and entertainment. We are also working on a virtual version of our New Homeowner Orientation presentation for new residents. We appreciate your participation and continued support. Please visit the Lifestyle page to stay connected! Contact the author at connie.king@associa.us 20 | August 2020
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FITNESS UPDATE
DESIREE PORRAS | FITNESS DIRECTOR
Reopening Updates As soon as fitness centers are safe to reopen again, we
Last month the State decided to roll back reopening will be following the State and County orders very
plans as new outbreaks of COVID-19 are forcing closely.
significant constraints for many industries including If you’d like to review additional updates to operating
gyms and fitness centers. As a result, the Board hours, opened activities and guidelines, please log on
decided to keep the fitness centers closed until further to the Sun City Shadow Hills website for the most
notice. recent information. Also, if you are interested in
The pools and outdoor courts remain open by online making your first online appointment for the pools or
or phone-in reservation and continue to be the activity outdoor courts, but have not created an account yet,
of choice for many of our residents. The Fitness please feel free to contact the fitness centers at
Department oversees about 737 pool and court 760-345-4349 Ext. 2111 or 2201 for assistance.
reservations weekly. Walking or lap swimming in the
Fitness Classes and Annual Fitness Passes
pool is such an incredible form of exercise and even
physical therapy for so many. This is the very reason Due to the State and County order in July to shut
why we decided to implement the new online system down all gyms and fitness centers, the Board has not
for scheduling appointments. announced when the fitness classes will return.
Before transitioning to the online system, residents However, when given the approval to reopen, we are
faced significantly longer wait periods before planning to bring back classes shortly after the fitness
connecting to a staff person via telephone. Now, centers return to operations. The Health & Fitness
residents can book a reservation for the pools and Advisory Committee is also meeting regularly to
outdoor courts within seconds and without ever discuss reopening plans including smaller class sizes
needing to phone in and speak to a staff person. and different pricing options. We have not solidified
I expect many activities will continue to be by anything yet but are working diligently on some
appointment only until capacity restrictions are no restructuring measures in order to safely offer classes
longer necessary. Because this may continue for some again.
time, physical distancing is considered one of the best If you are an annual pass holder, we are still in the
safety measures by State and local health officials process of reviewing possible refund or credit options.
along with hand washing, face masks, and staying We hope to have an announcement from the Board
home when experiencing flu or COVID-19 symptoms. regarding the annual fitness class pass no later than
To maintain such measures, capacity restrictions are this month. Thank you for your patience, and I hope
necessary. Please know that we continue to work with you all continue to stay safe and healthy.
the Board to provide guidelines that meet the current
public health requirements and recommendations. Contact the author at desiree.porras@associa.us.
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FOOD & BEVERAGE
MARIO CHAFFINO | FOOD & BEVERAGE / CATERING MANAGER
JEFF JACOBSON | EXECUTIVE CHEF
The Shadows Restaurant staff and
management would like to extend our
gratitude to the residents of Sun City
Shadow Hills for their continued
support of Shadows Restaurant during
these difficult times.
The response we got to our 4th of
July Baby Back Ribs special was
phenomenal. We hope everyone
celebrated the Independence Day
holiday in a safe and fun way.
Restrictions from the county still
Hours of prohibit inside seating, so we will
continue offering our residents takeout
Operation
and delivery. Orders can be placed by
SHADOWS RESTAURANT calling 760-772-4342.
Monday – Sunday: 10 am – 7 pm Please visit the link below to view all
Breakfast: 10 am – 7 pm the latest news, menus, Chef Jeff’s
Lunch/Small Plates: 10 am – 7 pm weekly dinner specials, and our
takeout menu. We will update this
GOLF SNACK BAR
information as needed.
6 am – 3 pm
theshadowsrestaurant.com/news
SANTA ROSA BISTRO
6 am – 1 pm
Contact the authors at
MONTECITO CAFÉ mchaffino@troon.com
Closed and jjacobson@troon.com.
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GOLF OPERATIONS |
GOLF OPERATIONS
ROLLAND VAUGHN | GENERAL MANAGER, SHADOW HILLS GOLF CLUB
As has been the case for many years, July is when In the month of August, another aerification of the
the golf course maintenance team tackles an extensive greens is scheduled along with many other projects in
aerification project on both the North and South Golf preparation for overseeding, which begins in late
Courses. With the early transition of the Bermuda September. August is also when we have the first
grass, we are extremely satisfied with the results and review session following our initial draft of the 2021
improvement to course conditions following this budget.
project. Thank you again for all your support, and feel free
Another project that the team completed was the to contact us at any time with questions or feedback.
re-routing of electrical connections for the submersible
Contact the author at
pumps located on holes #10 and #11 of the South
rmvaughn@troon.com.
Course. As you are all aware, there has been an issue
with standing water on both fairways. This happened
mostly because of the way electricity was connected
to these pumps. Hours of Operation
On hole #10, the pump that is located in front of the NORTH COURSE
forward tee and the pump in the fairway were both 6 am – 1 pm
connected to the same power supply. This connection
SOUTH COURSE
caused the two pumps to run at the same time if there
6 am – 1 pm
was water present in one area and not the other. This
would then cause shorts in the electricals, and the PRACTICE FACILITY*
pumps would stop working. 6 am – 1 pm
The team has now separated the electrical supply so * South Course Putting Green, North Course Putting
Green, and Driving Range will be available for non-
that these two pumps operate independently of each
playing golfers at 10 am. Short Game area at south
other, thus eliminating any standing water. The pump side of range is open anytime, but golfers must use
located in the fairway on #11 also had an electrical their own balls. South side Driving Range is closed
and for instruction only.
problem because of what appeared to be improper
repairs that were previously made. New wires and
connections were made to the pump, and this
resolved the issue. We will monitor these areas to
ensure the pumps continue to function properly
moving forward.
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Club Contact Information
BILLIARDS DISCUSSION FORUM PAN VETERANS CLUB
John Hemphill 760-636-1924 Mike Mercurio 760-342-8108 Michele Kirsh 661-510-5790 Pete Anderson 760-469-2086
jlhemp@verizon.net mmercurio999@gmail.com kirscmi62@gmail.com petegolf@yahoo.com
BOCCE BUDDIES GAMES PLUS PAPER CRAFTERS WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB
Rick Halla 760-347-9676 Pat Rosandich 760-343-0783 Diane O’Rourke 805-216-1818 Andrea Unfried 541-953-6367
rick@rickhalla.com rosandichp@gmail.com ladidi4809@sbcglobal.net a.unfried@comcast.net
BOWLERS CLUB GENEALOGY CLUB PERFORMING ARTS WRITERS CLUB
Rose Borses 760-636-4788 Martha Horner 760-347-2349 Tony Davis 760-775-9521
Judith Bennoch 905-394-1660
rosie6461@gmail.com marthajhh@gmail.com antiqphoto@gmail.com
judithbennoch@cloud.com
BRIDGE GIN RUMMY PET CLUB
Rich Rodeman 541-829-1934 Marie Devito 760-636-5593 Frank Seringa 714-335-1113 RESIDENT GROUPS
richrodeman@frontier.com mariedevito2@gmail.com frank@pointa-pointb.com
BAPTIST CHURCH GROUP
BUNCO HIKING CLUB PICKLEBALL Earl McDaniel 949-675-8714
Stacy Boeskin 562-322-0985 Nancy Stenson Tom Gierat emcdaniel27@myway.com
scshbunco@yahoo.com stensonnancy@gmail.com tgpickleball@gmail.com CONCERNED HOMEOWNERS
CAMERA CLUB JEWELRY CLUB RAINBOW FRIENDS OF SHADOW HILLS
Annie Blackburn 360-201-5751 Sharon Degenhart 619-777-3457 Stu Stryker
Ron Forbes 925 785-3258
scshcameraclub@gmail.com sdegenhart@ymail.com stustryker@aol.com
rgf1118@aol.com
CANASTA KING & QUEENS CARD CLUB DEMOCRATS
READERS INK
Beverly Mirsky Mike Strittmatter 760-698-2790 Avi Greene
Beverly Mirsky 760-902-0217
beverlymirsky@yahoo.com mstrit2003@yahoo.com democratsinscsh@gmail.com
beverlymirsky@yahoo.com
CERAMICS CLUB LADY PUTTERS HADASSAH
SOLOS
Adam Roberts Barbara Prezlock 732-580-3681 Cindy Hailpern 760-360-4902
Judy Wilson 858-337-5284
scshceramics@hotmail.com bprezlock@aol.com cinhailpern@gmail.com
judywilson2016@outlook.com
CLASSY NINERS LET’S MEET AND EAT CLUB MIND, BODY, AND SOUL
SPANISH CLUB Karen Bernert 818-355-1188
Chris Mokricky Tami Lamporte 760-399-2299
Maria Blue kbern22@verizon.net
cmokricky@gmail.com scshmeetandeat@gmail.com
scshspanishclub@gmail.com
COMMUNITY SINGERS LIVELY LINERS REPUBLICANS
TABLE TENNIS Pete Anderson 760-469-2086
Geri Butler 760-775-7846 Lynn Turnbow 442-300-2572
gbutler414@gmail.com howlynn222@gmail.com Steve Monsky 760-625-1478 petegolf@yahoo.com
smonsky@att.net THE VOICE
COUPLES GOLF MAH JONGG
TENNIS CLUB Martin Stone 760-565-1840
Rob Quilley 760-296-1591 Joan Schwarz 760-610-1561
Linda Johnson 435-229-8655 martin.stone.86@gmail.com
scshcouples@gmail.com joanschwarz@yahoo.com
Inkjohns@hotmail.com
CREATIVE ARTS MEN’S GOLF CLUB
Marilyn Barton 480-274-5500 Scott Bartholomaus 206-890-3220 THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT
m2barton@hotmail.com mukcat@aol.com Julie Johnston 760-772-0317
jjohnston003@dc.rr.com IF YOUR CLUB’S
DANCE CLUB NEEDLES & PINS
Judy Wilson 858-337-5284 Joan Kiening 708-805-9783 TUESDAY NIGHT PUTTERS OFFICERS HAVE
scshdanceclub@gmail.com needlesandpinssuncity@gmail.com Harry Shore 949-677-4403 CHANGED, PLEASE
hfshore@gmail.com
DESERT GARDENERS OKE DOKEY KARAOKE SEE THE LIFESTYLE
Amy Tomlinson 303-888-5429 Alan Voss 209-768-9393 TUTTA BELLA VINO DESK AND FILL OUT
ahtomlinson@me.com alan@alvoss.com tuttabellavino@gmail.com THE NEW OFFICERS
DESERT LIFE PAIRS 9-HOLE GOLF CLUB UKULELE STRUMMERS FORM. 760-345-4349
Carline Smith 760-345-4092 Brandon Mason 310-508-3977 Darlene Kretchmer EXT. 2120
cw_gmsmith67@aol.com scshpairsgolf@gmail.com dkretchmer@yahoo.com
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When The View went to press this month, all activities within the community were
suspended indefinitely becasue of the coronavirus outbreak. Please check the community
website at www.scshca.com/coronavirus for updates and current information.
Billiards Club Bocce Buddies
Come and meet a nice group of residents who enjoy
the game. It does not matter if you have never played
before, we can teach you how to play.
We play bocce at the Montecito Clubhouse. Log on
to scshca.com and see the “Clubs” calendar for the
exact times. All are welcome to play and join our club.
There are no membership dues.
We have 5 bocce courts at the Montecito Clubhouse
and 2 courts at the Santa Rosa Clubhouse.
The club plays year-round in foursomes and groups
of six. If you want to play bocce at any time other than
Have you wanted to pick up that pool cue for years when the club meets, bocce balls are available for your
but have just never gotten around to it, or never use at the Fitness desk.
had the opportunity? Your moment has arrived! Our For more information, please call Rick Halla at
beautiful billiard room at the Montecito Clubhouse is 760-347-9676.
home to six beautiful nine-foot tables. Our club allows
you to play with men and women of all levels of
experience.
Our club is meets every Monday and Wednesday
evening at 7 pm in the billiards room, but many
Bowlers Club
members arrive early for practice. If you would like to Here we are into August and as of this writing, we’re
take billiard lessons, our club member Bryan Murray still not bowling. We do get reports from Fantasy Bowl
(760-674-7009) provides instruction on Monday fairly often. The staff at the lanes is ready to make sure
mornings at 10 am for no cost. We also have friendly that we’re all safe. There isn’t much to say about this
and competitive tournaments once each month at a issue except we hope you’re all healthy and safe.
cost of $5 per player. We did not play our monthly Watching YouTube bowling videos? You might pick
tournament in June due to the closure of the billiards up a pointer or two. Of course, you can watch Mel’s
room. The next tournament to be played will be a videos and learn what to do from the pro.
singles eight ball contest with the winners’ name to be Be safe, we miss you all.
displayed on the plaque in the Montecito Clubhouse. For further information contact
We hope to be opening the club as soon as the “Prez”: Rose Borses at
permitted. Join us at the Montecito Clubhouse on rose6461@gmail.com.
Monday and Wednesday evenings. Our club leader,
John Hemphill (760-636-1924) will get you set up.
We look forward to meeting you and having you as a Mel in the early days
member of our club!
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Camera Club Ceramics Club
We Are Zooming Still on hiatus, but our members continue to work on
Normally our club is not active this time of year, but and come up with some wonderfully creative pieces
thanks to Zoom, we are meeting weekly (Fridays from of ceramics.
3 – 4:30 pm) in a format we call “Sip N Share.” If you The two pieces below on the left, carefully hand
have any interest in photography, connecting with crafted from raw clay, then fired in our kiln and behold
photographers of all levels, or learning about photo the outcome is stunning! Several of our members over
editing, you are welcome to join. We will be adding this past year have been working with raw clay and
special interest Zoom session in the future. their works of art are wonderful.
If you want to become a member, please go to
scshcameraclub.com and click on the “Join the Club”
button. You can register and pay $15 online to
become a member with full access to all of our
meetings. If you have any questions, please email us
at scshcameraclub@gmail.com.
On the right above are colorful pieces done by our
members this past month and now on display for you
to enjoy. “Birds of a feather” is a vase, glazed to hold
flowers or just be used as a decorative piece. “True
American Cigars” is an obvious cigar ashtray. The
Native American figure is taken from the traditional
“Wooden Indian” often displayed outside a cigar
shop.
The dish below is a very colorful take on a flower.
“Keeping an Eye on Them,” by Elaine S. The abstract lady is a creative addition to the bowl it
is placed on. I love the way our members use color and
different designs to show off their talent.
Canasta Club
Due to the State’s stay at home order, the Canasta
Club is dark until further notice. Once we are allowed
to reopen, please join us in the Mirada room of the
Montecito Clubhouse at 1 pm on Fridays and spend
an enjoyable afternoon playing Canasta. Whether you Once we’re back working at the clubhouse, stop by
have played Canasta for years or are just learning, and talk to us about what you would enjoy creating.
all are welcome. For more information, please email Email: scshceramics@hotmail.com
Beverly at beverlymirsky@yahoo.com. Attn: Adam Roberts.
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gather for our shared interests, you’ll consider joining
the Creative Arts Club. Typically, we meet twice a
Classy Niners week, Mondays and Thursdays, 9 am to 11:30 am in
the Montecito Clubhouse. Our annual dues are $15,
On Tuesdays, Classy Niners continue have a choice collected in January. In the meantime: stay safe, be well.
to play 9 or 18 holes. We are still under the county If you have any questions or would like more
restrictions regarding distancing and each golfer must information about the club please contact our Vice
ride in her own cart. In keeping with the revised park and President, Wendy McElroy, at 714-222-6495.
play guidelines, Tuesday and Friday play is based on
staggered tee times beginning at 6:30 am on Tuesdays
and 6:50 am on Fridays. With the fluid pandemic
situation, opportunities for monthly play at other area
Dance Club
courses this summer are being closely monitored. (Shall We All Dance)
The new 2020/2021 Board took over as of July 1 and The Shall We All Dance club is on hiatus until the fall,
all are looking forward to a fun and exciting year with or until social mingling is again permitted. In the
lots of activities as circumstances allow. A HUGE thank meantime, turn on a YouTube video for the dance of
you to the outgoing Board for their hard work making your choice, dance at home, and have a ball!
our past season such a big success.
The Classy Niners welcome golfers of all levels of
experience. Be sure to visit www.shclassy9ers.com
for details regarding the club, including membership,
handicaps, signups and other pertinent information.
Desert Gardeners
Please contact Barb Mason at 562-477-3165 or Our club provides opportunities for expanding your
barb90713@gmail.com if you would like to join a fun gardening knowledge and skills. We meet monthly
group of ladies. We wish everyone a happy, healthy, from November to April. Activities include guided
golf-filled summer! tours of local nurseries and gardens, lectures on
gardening techniques and plant selection, and an
annual tour spotlighting residents’ gardens. Check our
website www.scshdesertgardeners.com to find the
Community Singers latest news on our club activities and a wealth of
gardening resources.
Hoping everyone caught the Star Spangled Banner Yearly dues are $15 for one person or $20 for two
on our SCSH website, under “Stay Connected.” This from the same household. Membership forms and
was our virtual choir tribute to America. dues will be accepted beginning October 31. For
We’re still “on hold” for our Singers Kick Off on more information or to be added to our mailing list,
September 21. Our choir and director are hopeful that contact Amy Tomlinson, President, at 303-888-5429 or
we can figure out a way for us to sing together and to scshdesertgardeners@gmail.com.
present choral music for our community.
Keep safe everyone!
Desert Life
Creative Arts Desert Life is a congenial group of “Ladies Who
Lunch” and are entertained / informed and donate to
The Creative Arts Club has been on hiatus, along worthy causes (only on a volunteer basis). Under normal
with all the other clubs and groups in SCSH during this
difficult time. We hope when we can once again Continued on page 34…
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…continued from page 33… FAST TRACK (NEW) | Every Saturday at 12:30 pm at
circumstances we meet monthly on the third Tuesday the Montecito Clubhouse. If you plan to play contact
of the month from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. We meet Karen Dallmann at kdallmann50@gmail.com.
at Heritage Palms Clubhouse and would normally be If you have any questions regarding the above
meeting on September 15, following a regular two- games, contact Pat at 760-343-0783 or 310-433-0714.
month hiatus.
However…along came COVID-19! We have no idea
when we might meet again, but September looks
unlikely. If we are lucky, we will reconvene January
2021. Desert Life began in 2005 by a group of Ladies
Genealogy Club
who wanted to get together for a nice luncheon and GENEALOGY AND DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN
to enjoy a speaker that would give us information REVOLUTION
about our desert. It would be a shame to see this Were your ancestors participants in the American
organization disappear after so many years. However, Revolution?
we will need new “blood” to fill some positions on The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is
the Board for next year. If you think you might be an organization with a deeply rich history. More than
interested, please contact our Vice President, Mary 930,000 women have joined the organization since
Jane Stratman. She can be reached at 714-742-4299. it was founded. They became members to honor
Watch your email for further information regarding their heritage as well as make a difference in their
our future operation. We will keep you apprised of communities. With some 3,000 chapters nationally
what is happening. Meanwhile, keep safe and well. and internationally, DAR has teams of volunteers who
can assist you with your research. DAR also has a host
of online genealogical resources.
For example, the Descendants Search database
Games Plus includes more than 7,100,000 names. DAR has an
immense collection of family history information
Please note: all games are disbanded until further gleaned from family bibles with approximately 40,000
notice. entries. Also, DAR has amassed a unique database of
Games Plus was formed to play various games. pension records from the revolutionary war. The result
BINGO | First Friday of the month at Montecito of this work was 340 typescript volumes.
Clubhouse. Doors open at 5:30 pm with games The DAR’s Genealogical Records Committee
starting at 6:30 pm. Paper sells for $5 for 10 games. Reports began in 1913 and continue to arrive. The
There are two special games that cost $3 to play. Right information in these 20,000 typescript volumes is
after intermission, there is a free door prize raffle. predominately Bible and cemetery records.
You must be 18 years of age to play. Cash only and For more information you can contact DAR directly
small bills are appreciated. or join our Sun City Shadow Hills Genealogy Club.
Check out our website at www.scshgenealogy.com for
SCRABBLE/OTHER GAMES | Mondays of each week
contact information, monthly meeting schedule, etc.
at the Santa Rosa Clubhouse from 1 – 3:30 pm.
MEXICAN TRAIN | First and fourth Wednesday of the
month from 2 – 5 pm at the Santa Rosa clubhouse.
Contact Cathy Nielsen if you plan to play. Her email is
mcathynielsen@gmail.com or phone at 760-522-3092. Gin Rummy
HAND & FOOT | Thursdays at Santa Rosa Clubhouse. The Gin Rummy Club meets every Monday at the
Please arrive at 12:15 pm to play at 12:30 pm. Contact Santa Rosa Clubhouse in the Newport Room. Game
Kathy Reid at 760-469-2335. starts at 1 pm, and we play until finished. Depending
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