and other pieces by our artists

Art Work by Libby Jutras

Make sure you visit our Art

Show on March 5th to see this

and other pieces by our artists.

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Kevin Flynn

General Manager

Here we are. March and April. It feels like spring time in the Southwest. This is why I

came to Arizona 25 years ago. I look at the national weather on TV and remember how

blessed we all are at Palm Creek. Remember the old joke about carrying a snow shovel

south until someone asks you what that is? I hope you’re spending the days with friends

enjoying all the wonderful events and activities.

The grass got greener, the flowers perked up and the chorus in the SanTan room is

sounding awesome. If you ever think you’re going to miss this, now may be the time to

make Palm Creek your home. We have some exciting things lined up over the next year.

I wish you all the best this year and look forward to seeing you around the property.

Be Safe, Stay Healthy!

—Kevin

From the General Manager

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed with the things you didn’t do

than the things you did. —Mark Twain

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Christy Kochen Behrens

Guest Services Manager

February was a record-breaking month for Palm Creek! For the first time ever, we were “sold out” and had to turn away business. Word is out – Palm Creek is THE place to be for the winter!

And, as the season winds down and you’re preparing to pack up for the summer, here are some important things to keep in mind:

Make sure to summarize your site and put away all outdoor items – the winds here can pick up and take heavy items away and cause damage and danger to other people and property.

Check out with Guest Services to let us know when you’re leaving so we can stop your sewer & trash charges and note that you have left for the season.

Please also make sure we have a current phone number and/or email for you as we sometimes experience summer storm damage and we may need to reach you.

Check out with the Mail Room so you can have your mail forwarded.

Book for next season! Each year we’re getting busier and busier and you’ll want to ensure you get your favorite site.

Don’t forget April is still a beautiful month in Arizona so perhaps you should extend your stay a bit longer? If so, we’re offering 20% off extensions. Call or drop by Guest Services for more information.

For those of you who stay year round, we will look forward to seeing you often up at Guest Services!

—Christy

Guest Services

Please Refrain from Helping Yourself!

Many of our residents have planted citrus trees

on their property so that they can enjoy the fruit

throughout the season. We ask that you please

respect their property and not pick the fruit

unless you have been given permission to do so.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ARIZONA REPUBLIC SUBCRIBERS The Circulation Department at the Arizona Republic has indicated subscribers must contact their department prior

to leaving for the season, or you will continue to be billed for a subscription regardless of what you indicated on

your order form. They suggest contacting their department three to four days prior to your leaving, so you can make

sure the paper is stopped. You need to call (602) 444-1000 to stop the paper. After the first prompt, press zero (0)

and you will get to a “real” person to speak with you. —Activities Office

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Events and Activities

Marion Nelson

Event Manager

Hello Friends!

If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering where the season went? I feel like we

really “packed it in” with dances, entertainments, and activities. However, we’re not

finished yet, and still have some more fun ahead us.

On March 7th, we will hold our annual Fashion Show featuring our own residents as

super models! This year’s sponsor will be Foster’s Fashions, a quaint store located

in downtown Casa Grande. Suzette Foster will be showcasing her new spring line, so

be sure to pick up your ticket soon as we are nearly sold out.

We will be showing two Movies in the Park this month. The first one will be Arrival,

rescheduled from February to

March 8th, and the second one,

Jackie, on March 15th. Just bring

your own comfy chairs and snacks,

or enjoy our freshly popped

popcorn and cold soda for a

nominal charge.

Our last dance of the season will be

on March 17th for St Patrick’s Day.

You will be dancing to music by “The Keepsakes,” who have had their own show in

Branson, Missouri, and also played at the Arizona State Fair. Everyone will probably

be a “wee bit” Irish that day, so be sure to wear your green!

Mark your calendars on

March 22nd for our End of

Season party in Palm

Park! “One of These

Nights” will be performing

their Eagles Tribute on

center stage. Their music

will definitely entertain

you and remind you of the

good old days with some

of their most popular hits during the 70’s. Please see more details on page 14.

It’s too early to say good-bye because I’ll still see you many times at various events

throughout March. Have fun and enjoy your remaining time at Palm Creek!

—Marion

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Mary Ann Brown

Activities Manager

Here we are once again into March already. My, this season has

really gone by quickly!

This month we are having two dances. On March 4th, Spotlight will

be playing and on March 11th our ever-popular Johnny K will be back.

Our final Craft Fair of this season is on Tuesday, March 14th. Don’t miss out on this last one.

It will be open 9:00am-1:00pm.

Our only bus trip this month will be to Sloan Stadium to see the Chicago Cubs play the Seattle

Mariners on March 9th. The bus will depart Palm Park at 11:00am.

Don’t miss out on Terry Davies—The Piano Man, on Sunday, March 12th. We’ll be enjoying

songs from Elton John and Billy Joel. This will be a show to remember.

There are two National Performing Artists shows this month.

On Sunday, March 5th, it will be piano concert artists Dunlap

and Pennington. And on Sunday, March 19th, it will be Around

the World in a Bad Mood. In this show, a former airline

stewardess shares her comedic take on years on the planes.

We will be having our Club Head meeting on Monday, March

13th at 1:00pm in the SanTan

Room. I will have room

reservation forms available at

that time, so we can begin the process of reserving rooms for

our clubs next season.

Also, any private party that would like to reserve a room next season, forms will be available

on March 13th. Stop by Activities Office to pick one up. I am hoping to have all reservations

completed by the middle of April.

It’s been a great season! Let’s enjoy our last month together!

—Mary Ann


Club Head Meeting

Monday, March 13th

Get out your scissors! Mesquite Elementary School is collecting

BOX TOPS so that they can build shade shelters for their

playground. Box Tops are on hundreds of products you know and

love. A list is available by the collection jar in the Activities Office.

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Dear Friends,

I am sending a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped with our

Cancer Awareness Weekend!

You might remember me saying in January that our goal was to be

“more awesome” than last year. I am happy to tell you that everyone

pulled together to prove that we are indeed, more awesome. For the

last few years, we’ve raised about $18,000 for the Cancer Support

Center. While that was already a huge accomplishment, I am proud to

tell you that “we” collectively raised over $21,000 this year!

I want to acknowledge the efforts of our employees who spent

numerous hours planning, preparing, and executing all the activities.

We are also grateful to the many sponsors who donated products or

funds toward four golf tournaments, the silent auction, and general

support. Of particular note are our three largest sponsors this

year: Little Caesar’s Pizza, Arizona Propane, and USA Insurance Group.

A huge thanks goes out to the various Palm Creek clubs for their most

generous donations through their fundraisers:

Tennis, $2,345

Softball, $1,670

Pickleball, $1,500

Horseshoes, $500

Shuffleboard, $400

Lawn Bowling, $400

Water Aerobics, $375

Roberta Gill and Don Baggett from our Tennis

Club present a “whopping” check to Palm Creek

for Cancer Awareness. The club of 140 members

had a great time raising money for this cause

during a Super Bowl Tennis Tournament, followed

by a banquet and silent auction.

THANK

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Another big thank you goes out to our many wonderful Palm

Creek residents who generously donated their time, energy, and

funds in numerous ways:

Made, placed, and lit approximately 1,700 luminaries

Volunteered as crew members for hot air balloons

Purchased hot air balloon rides and tethered rides

Participated in golf tournaments

Purchased “golf balls from heaven”

Organized and participated in various club-sponsored

fundraisers

Donated and bid on Silent Auction items

Purchased t-shirts and other cancer logo items

Supported Chili Sale & Pancake Breakfast

Attended Saturday Night Dance with Saguaro Sunset

Donated toward cookies and hot chocolate/coffee (raised

additional $1,600 for Cancer Support Center.

In closing, I’m sending a special thank you to our head-pilot and

resident, John Ross, and his fellow pilots. John worked tirelessly

with his associates to bring the night alive with their hot air

balloons for a true “extravaganza.” They travel from far and

wide at their own expense to participate in our fundraiser:

Bill Armstrong Eric Mueller Bill Glen

Paul Olguin Ken Sklute Mike Liberti

Steve and Deb Trieber

Again, thank you all for being so “awesome.” I am so proud to

be part of this incredible Palm Creek family.

—Marion

YOU

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Wednesday, Mar 1st

Today’s Patio Luncheon will

feature our yummy Taco

Salad. Invite your friends to

join you for lunch on the patio

today starting at 11:00am.

Thursday, Mar 2nd

Duel in the Desert starts

today and runs thru

Sunday. C’mon over to the

pickleball courts to watch

some great pickleball.

Monday, Mar 6th

It’s Bingo! Doors open at

5:30pm, card sales at 6:00pm

and Bingo starts at 7:00pm in

the Ballroom.

Sunday, Mar 5th

Palm Creek’s talented artists

invite you to their Garden

Party, their annual art show,

starting at 10:00am in the

Sonora/SanTan Rooms. See

Page 18 for details.

Wednesday and Thursday,

Mar 1st and 2nd

It’s our chorus’ spring concert

at 7:00pm in the Ballroom.

Come travel the world in

song! See Page 21 for details.

Saturday, Mar 4th

Tired of missing the cup on

those short shots? Why not

try our Big Cup Golf Tourney

today where you are

guaranteed to get into the

cup—well, almost

guaranteed! Sign up in the

Pro Shop!

Saturday, Mar 4th

Bring your dancin’ shoes

for an evening with

Spotlight Band starting at

7:00pm in the Ballroom.

Tickets are $10 pp. BYOB.

Sunday, Mar 5th

Dunlap and Pennington will

entertain you tonight with great

song and piano music. The show

starts at 7:00pm in the Ballroom.

Tickets are $15 pp.

Monday, Mar 6th

It’s Club Championship time. Play two

days of golf—36 holes. Includes drinks

and pizza. Sign up in the Pro Shop.

Tuesday, Mar 7th

Curious about the fashion line-up for

2017? Spend the afternoon with us as

Foster’s Fashions presents its spring/

summer line in our Ballroom. Tickets

are $15pp and includes lunch!

Monday, Mar 6th

Join us for Monday Morning Coffee

and Donuts on the Bistro Patio at

8:00am. Today’s sponsor is Arizona

Hearing Centers. Pick up your FREE

ticket in the Activities Office.

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Sunday, Mar 12th

The music of Elton John and Billy

Joel are on tap for this evening’s

performance by Piano Man. The

show starts at 7:00pm in the

Ballroom. Tickets are $15 pp.

Monday, Mar 13th

Join us for Monday Morning Coffee

and Donuts on the Bistro Patio at

8:00am. Today’s sponsor is Just

Plumbing. Pick up your FREE ticket

in the Activities Office.

Events and Activities Wednesday, March 8th


feature Sliders (mini-

hamburgers). Invite your friends

to join you for lunch on the patio

today starting at 11:00am.

Wednesday, Mar 8th

Grab your lawn chair and

head over to Palm Park for

our rescheduled showing

of Arrival. Our Movie in

the Park starts at 6:30pm.

Admission is free. Popcorn available for purchase!

Monday, Mar 13th




the Ballroom.

Tuesday, Mar 14th

We have some great Craft Fair

vendors this month. This is the

perfect place to find treasures and

bargains. Vendors will start sales at 9:00am in the

Ballroom and adjoining spaces.

Thursday, Mar 9th

Let’s Dine Out! Tonight we are

featuring baked cube steak,

mashed potatoes, green beans

and apple pie a la mode. Dinner

will be served at 5:00pm on

The Bistro Patio. Tickets are

$15 pp. BYOB.

Thursday and Friday, Mar 9th and 10th

Come laugh the night away

when Palm Creek Drama

Club presents Key Lime Pie

and For Whom the

Tinkerbell Tolls.

Performances start at 7:00pm in the Ballroom.

Saturday, Mar 11th

Bring your dancin’

shoes for an evening

with Johnny K and

Kompany starting at

7:00pm in the Ballroom. Tickets are $10 pp. BYOB.

Monday, Mar 13th

There is a Club Head meeting

today at 1:00pm in the

SanTan Room. Let’s discuss

your needs.

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Saturday, Mar 18th

It’s Patio Sale time. Clean out

those closets, sheds and storage

units. Sign up in the Activities

Office to be included in this sale.

The sale starts at 8:00am. Stop by

the Activities Office at noon the day before the sale

for a listing of all participating residences.


Wednesday, Mar 15th


feature Reuben Sandwiches.

Invite your friends to join you

for lunch on the patio today

starting at 11:00am.

Saturday, Mar 18th

It’s March Madness time on our golf

course. This will be an 18 hole, 4

person scramble. Lunch and prizes

included in the $30 pp registration

fee.

Monday, Mar 20th




the Ballroom.

Tuesday, Mar 21st

New Image Fashion

presents its spring

collection at 10:00am in the

Ballroom. Save 25-75% off

retail. Come shop!

Monday, Mar 20th

Join us for Monday Morning

Coffee and Donuts on the

Bistro Patio at 8:00am.

Today’s sponsor is Freedom

RV. Pick up your FREE ticket

in the Activities Office.

Thursday, Mar 16th

It’s time for some golf followed

by dinner! Our Nine-and-Dine

events are hosted by the Palm

Creek Pro Shop and Palm

Creek Bistro. Golf at 2:30pm and dinner at 4:30pm.

Please sign up in the Pro Shop.

Friday, Mar 17th

Don your green and come

celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

dancing to the sounds of the

Keepsakes. The dance starts at

7:00pm in the Ballroom. Tickets are $10 pp. BYOB.

Sunday, Mar 19th

Come laugh at Around the World

in a Bad Mood. You’ll hear some

hilarious stories of a flight

attendant. The show starts at

7:00pm in the Ballroom. Tickets

are $15 pp.

Wednesday, Mar 15th

Come watch Jackie starring

Natalie Portman tonight at

our last Movie in the Park for

the season. Jackie starts at

6:30pm. Admission is free.

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Tuesday, Mar 21st

Let’s Dine Out! Tonight we are

featuring a scrumptious prime

rib dinner at 5:00pm on The

Bistro Patio. This is our last one

of the season so join us! Tickets

are $25pp. BYOB.

Wednesday, Mar 29th


feature Chili Dogs. Invite your

friends to join you for lunch on

the patio today starting at

11:00am.


Wednesday, Mar 22nd

Our End of Season Party is today at

4:00pm in Palm Park. We’ll have

prime rib sandwiches and listen to

music by One of These Nights, a

tribute band to the Eagles. See Page 14 for details.

Monday, Mar 27th




the Ballroom.

Tuesday, Mar 28th

One more time—come join us

for the last Nine and Dine of

the season. You’ll play some

golf followed by dinner! Our

Nine-and-Dine events are

hosted by the Palm Creek Pro Shop and Palm Creek

Bistro. Golf at 2:30pm and dinner at 4:30pm. Please

sign up in the Pro Shop.

A Sampling of the Beautiful Work Displayed at the Quilt Show

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END OF SEASON PARTY! Wednesday, March 22nd

4:00pm in Palm Park

Beer, Wine and

Frozen Cocktails Will Be

Available for Purchase

Food Served 4:30—6:00pm

Music 5:00—6:30pm

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Congratulations to our Car Show winners!

From left, Marge Lind, People’s Choice, 1971

VW Beetle; Larry Fowler, Classic, 1953

Chevrolet Convertible; Vern Santos, Street Rod,

1939 Chevy Sedan Delivery; Alyn Swedberg,

Muscle Car, 1965 Sunbeam Tiger; Jenny

Schwieterman, Open, 1960 Triumph T3A; Donn

Fike, Truck, 1957 Chevy Pick-up; and Elroy

Bessler, Motorcycle/Trike, 2007 Boss Hoss

Sierra.

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Computer Club

Want to learn more about your

smartphone, iPad, tablet or computer? Mark your calendars now!

Chris and Jim Guld from “Geeks on Tour” will be staying here for a

few days between the Good Sam Rally in Phoenix and the FMCA

Rally in Tucson. They are willing to present some of their best

seminars to our Palm Creek residents, too.

Saturday, March 11th, 12:30pm to 3:00pm in the SanTan Room

What does this button do? Smartphones! Everyone is getting them

but do they know what they have? These are computers that also

happen to make phone calls. There is a lot to know about how to

use them—and that’s not even counting all the apps!

Sunday, March 12th, 12:30pm to 4:00pm in the SanTan Room

To all the club and activity members: This is an excellent opportunity to learn about your blog or website as a

communication tool to your members.

To RV travelers, especially full-timers: Learn how to create a simple blog to keep as a journal of your travels and

adventures. Paste photos and/or videos of your trips to share with family and friends back home.

Wednesday, March 15th, 9:30am to 4:00pm in the SanTan Room

Come join us for our weekly club meeting where Jim and Chris will be our guest speakers. The topic is Google Photos

showing us how to post and share our photos in the cloud. We’ll also be discussing Picasa editing tools and how to

organize all your photos. We’ll even discuss the camera options on our cell phones. Break for lunch and join us on the

Palm Creek pool patio. The afternoon session will be the continuation of all of the above topics.

Be sure to bring your computers, smartphones, tablets, iPads, etc., for hands-on training. Class are FREE!

Sign up on the Computer Club clipboard in the Activities Office or email Sue Hepler at [email protected].

Club News

Lawn Bowling

At the corner of bowling and fun! Palm Creek Lawn

Bowling Club has been going strong. Several

tournaments are in the books. A special Saturday fun

bowl with lunch was held last month. Palm Creek

maintenance along with our facilities director have

done an outstanding job tweaking the grass to the

perfect height and texture! Our Jitneys go on each day

in the afternoons and we are still offering lessons until

about mid-month. Our club is hosting another bowling

club from Sun City for a tournament on March 4th. Come out and watch!

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Club News

Dog Agility Competition

Please join us on March 9th from 9:00am to Noon for a day of competition as we

showcase our pets! Even if you don't recognize it by name, you have probably

seen an agility competition. Dogs and handlers must negotiate an obstacle course

while racing against the clock. Here are some of the obstacles and jumps that may

appear in the competition: A-frame, Dog-Walk, Seesaw, Pause Table, Tunnel,

Weave Poles, Jumps and Circle/Tire Jump. You can see dogs learning to correctly

and safely navigate all of these obstacles on Tuesdays and Thursdays during dog agility training classes.

When competing, the height of the jump is dependent on the dog's height at the withers (or shoulder). In addition,

there are specific requirements for successfully completing the course. Points are deducted for slow course time,

refusing obstacles and improperly negotiating obstacles. Dogs that take more than double the time allotted to run the

course, or that knock obstacles or jumps down, run the course out of order, foul the ring (potty), or leave the ring,

etc., are eliminated from the competition.

But it’s clear they all love what they are doing! So join us in support of the Agility Club and its members on March 9.

The Valley Humane Society will also be available to showcase some of the pets that need to find loving, forever

homes. Please support this great cause and enjoy a morning of fun at the Palm Creek Agility Dog Park.

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Club News

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Mac Users Group

Want to learn how to use your Mac more effectively? Need

help with technical issues? Join us on Tuesdays from 1:00-3:00pm in the SanTan Room. Here you

can learn to make conversion from PCs to Macs go smoother, learn the nuances of Apple, learn

from other users’ experience, reduce your fear to do “things” and pick up “stuff” from other

users. You can also learn basic operations, how to manage and access files, keyboard shortcuts,

stay current with upgrades and manage photos. For additional information, contact Larry

Freeborg, Palm Creek phone 7906; cell (612) 723-5395, [email protected] or

Jack McCleskey, Palm Creek phone 7073; cell (503) 307-9737, [email protected].

Club News

Bicycle Club

Dave Reiter continues to lead rides 3 days a week. He has developed many

different routes. Rides can be from 25 to 45 miles, 12-15mph. Helmet, extra

tube and being self sufficient are required. Come join the fun! For ride

schedule email [email protected]. Cell: 314-406-2359. Natalie

Aaron leads shorter rides on Saturdays. Be sure to check NextDoor for her

ride schedule!

Tennis Club

Tennis in Palm Creek, busy, busy, busy! February included our annual

Superbowl Tournament and Cancer Fundraiser Banquet/Auction. Our

donation to the Cancer Support Group was an amazing $2,345! Our Tennis

Club is over the top generous to this cause every year! February also brought

Leagues, Round Robins, Clinics, Open Play and one more Annual Club

Tournament/Awards Banquet! Don't forget our Wednesday afternoon Happy

Hours! March brings more of the same, ending with our "Saturday Night at

the Courts," a beautiful, delicious evening! We have a surprise guest

entertaining. Remove your tennis shoes, and put on your favorite dancing

shoes! Come join this fun community, check out our clinics every Wednesday.

We have rackets!

History Book Club

The Palm Creek History Book Club continues to grow with enthusiastic History Buffs! This

season we have read The Band of Brothers, The Silk Road, Treacherous Beauty (Benedict Arnold

and Peggy Shippen,) and in March we will read Hidden Figures by Margo Lee Shetterly. Order

your Book and come join in the fun, interesting conversation. We meet in the Cholla Room at

6:30pm every Thursday. For info, contact Dave at [email protected].

Cell: 314-406-2359

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Club News

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Socrates Discussion Group

Want to keep your brain active and alert? Want to remain inquisitive and curious? Interested

in learning from others on important issues of today and philosophies? Looking for an

opportunity to express and share your opinion ….and be heard respectfully? Then the

Socrates Discussion Group is for you. We meet every Tuesday from 6:30-8:00pm in the

Ocotillo Room. For more information contact Larry Freeborg, Palm Creek phone 7906,

(612) 723-5395 or email him at [email protected].

Book Club

The Palm Creek Book Club will meet in the Cholla

Room at 2:00pm on Friday, March 10th and our final meeting for the season will

be Friday, March 24th. The books that will be discussed are The Guernsey Literary

and Potato Peel Pie Society by Anne Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer and The

Persian Pickle Club by Sandra Dallas. A discussion will also be held on the book

selections for 2017-2018.

Club News

Genealogy Club

Palm Creek Genealogy Club continues to meet each Tuesday evening at 7:00pm in the

SanTan room. We will be hearing about the War of 1812 from a Canadian perspective on

March 7th. Then we finish out the year with workshops where we continue to present mini

topics of genealogical interest followed by small groups of beginners, writers, and those

working on research or brick walls. New members would still have time to get started on

their family history research.

Palm Creek’s Chorus

Around the World in Song

Wednesday and Thursday,

March 1st and 2nd

7:00pm in the Ballroom

Tickets on Sale next to the Concierge Desk

every Thursday and Saturday,

10:00am to 1:00pm.

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State Parties

Recent Cancer Awareness Shuffleboard Tournament champs,

Dionne Oehlenschlager, far left, and Tim Lawrence, far right,

proudly display their medals. With them are Tournament Chair

Rene Maurier and Sec/Treasurer Irene Hall.

Club News

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Mar 11th

Saturday

10:00am

Sonora North

Hearing Centers of Arizona

Join The Hearing Centers of Arizona for an

exciting and informative seminar on the subject of brain hearing, as well as information

on some of the amazing technology now available. Complimentary snacks and coffee

provided. Please sign up in the Activities Office.

Mar 14th

Tuesday

5:00pm

Ballroom

Mature Assets

Join Bill Denney from Mature Assets for a free dinner and a chance

to win a color television while learning how to take control of your

retirement, secure your legacy and live your dreams. The

presentation is at 6:00 pm. Please sign up in the Activities Office.

Mar 14th

Tuesday

12:00pm

Sonora South

SkyMed Takes You Home

Come learn about SkyMed over lunch from Subway

Sandwiches. Never worry about feeling stranded

away from home again. All SkyMed members

welcome!! Free Dream week vacation certificate with

all new and renewal memberships! SkyMed

Members come and learn about the new SkyMed

Loyalty program. Please sign up in the Activities

Mar 13th

Monday

1:00pm

Sonora South

Advanced Ankle & Foot

Come for dessert and stay for the

information about heel pain brought to you

by Dr Prebish who is an Associate of

American College of Foot and Ankle

Surgeons and member of American Podiatric

Medical Association. Find out what you can do about your heel pain and more! Please

sign up in the Activities Office.

Seminars

Mar 17th

Friday

9:00am

Sonora North

Desert West Solar

What do you know about solar power and how you

can benefit from it? Join Desert West Solar at 9:00am

in Sonora North for snacks and beverages. You’ll hear

information about global eco-friendly energy and how

you can participate in the solutions by having the

benefits of solar energy in your home. Please sign up in the Activities Office.

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SALES

OFFICE

-

Parade of Homes

New and Pre-Owned

Every Friday

9:00am

Sales Office

Sales Office

Join Us for Our

Tour of New Homes

9:00am on Mar 7th and

Mar 21st

Sales Office

Sales Seminar

“Everything You Want to

Know About Buying a

Home at Palm Creek”

9:00am on Mar 14th

Cholla Room

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Nancy Paupst

Sales Manager

MARCH MADNESS SALE

HURRY, LAST CHANCE!!

While they last! Includes a seven year home warranty and site rent incentive for

three years.

Site # Home Square Feet Price Was PRICE NOW

1715 Resort Cottage I 677 $ 74,900. $ 61,900.

1054 Canyon Cottage I 883 $ 87,900. $ 78,900.

1352 Resort Cottage II 861 $ 86,900. $ 77,900.

1357 Resort Cottage II 861 $ 86,900. $ 77.900.

1347 Nolina 1066 $ 103,900. $ 94,900.

1348 Tamarisk 1066 $ 103,900. SOLD!

1349 Nolina 1066 $ 103,900. $ 94,900.

1970 Calabria 1173 $ 124,900. $ 102,900.

It’s Time to Design Your Dream House!

With the announcement of our expansion plans comes the opportunity for you to

design that home you have always dreamed of. Maybe you’d like a spacious Village

Home or perhaps a more compact Resort Cottage. Maybe you’d like RV parking or a

garage or a shed. Whatever your dream looks like, you can make it come true now at

Palm Creek.

Stop by to talk with one of our sales agents and let us help you make your dream home

a reality. Let’s get started now so that your home will be ready when you return next

season.

Sales Office

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The Bistro

Robin Perry

Food Service Manager

Bob Fahrenbruch

Sports Grill

Supervisor

We’re jumping into March with both feet and ready to go out with a BANG!!

There are still a few tickets left for our “Let’s Dine Out” on the patio on March 9th. We will be

serving one of my favorite Indiana dishes—baked steak, real mashed potatoes, green beans,

our HOMEMADE salad bar, and apple pie a-la-mode. I hope you will join us on the Bistro

Patio.

Here is our Patio Luncheon menu for March:

March 1st—Taco Salad

March 8th—Sliders

March 15th—Reuben

March 22nd—No patio lunch due to End of Season Party in Palm Park

March 29th (Our last one for the season)—Chili Dog

We will begin food delivery service from 11:00am to 1:00pm Mondays thru Fridays. Please

note we created a special menu for this service, which is available in the Bistro. For delivery, j

ust call x7914 and place an order with your credit card.

With Duel in the Desert from March 2nd thru March 5th, the grill will be open each day of the

tournament so come on by and see Bob and his team.

Here are the hours for the Sport Grill for the month of March.

March 2nd: 8:00am to 4:00pm

March 3rd: 8:00am to 4:00pm

March 4th: 8:00am to 2:00pm




March 14th—March 16th: 8:00am to 2:00pm

The Sports Grill will close for the season after the March 14th—16th Softball Tournament.

In the meantime, come see us!

—Robin

A Sampling of the Gorgeous

Wood Items from Our Wood

Show in February

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Donna Cox

Mail Room Supervisor

Mail Room

On Tuesday, February 3rd, our mail room received 362

packages in a single day!

It’s that time, time to think about forwarding your mail back home. Remember, the Post

Office form is not sufficient to begin forwarding your mail after you leave. If this is your first

stay at Palm Creek, we will gladly assist you in preparing your forwarding information. For

those who have been here before, bring in your leftover labels and give us a departing date.

We can also make new forwarding labels for you, $5.00 for 60 labels. If you choose NOT to

have your mail forwarded, it will be RETURNED TO SENDER.

Another reminder…please return your mail box key, unless you rent your space 12 months a

year, then you keep your key. Otherwise, there is a $5.00 key replacement charge.

Any questions, don’t hesitate to come see us.

—Donna

Canada Day Celebration

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Mark A. Kenner, PGA

Pro Shop

We are moving right along as we head into March and we still have a lot going on. All

of our golf leagues are well under way and we would like for you to join us.

Remember our golf leagues are as follows:

Men’s league – Monday, 9:00am start

Women’s league – Wednesday, 9:00am start

Mixed scramble – Friday, 9:00am start

We also have our “Early Bird Golf” again this year which is golf between 7:32 and

8:52. Nine holes of golf are $10 and 18 holes are $16. Only certain days apply. See

the Pro Shop staff for details.

Take advantage of our “Happy Hour” golf. It is unlimited golf daily after 4:30pm for

just $8 per person.

Our “Champions Golf Pass” is available for purchase in the Pro Shop. Residents can

purchase a golf pass for unlimited golf. This is very popular for those who like to play

a lot of golf.

Save the dates for the following events:

March 4th—Big Cup Golf Tournament

March 6th and 8th—Club Championships

March 14th—Pro Shop Craft Fair

March 16th—Nine and Dine

March 18th—March Madness Golf Tournament

March 28th—Nine and Dine

Please feel free to contact the Pro Shop for any of your golfing needs at

(520) 876-8971

—Mark A. Kenner, PGA

The Golf Clinic dates for March are as follows:

Wednesday, Mar 1st—short game 3:00pm

Wednesday, Mar 15th—full swing 3:30pm

Wednesday, Mar 22nd—short game 3:00pm

Wednesday, Mar 29th—full swing 3:30pm

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Jerry Sessions

Dec 27th

Hole #18

Pro Shop

Mary Ann Crowe

Jan 17th

Hole #8

Bob

Copes

Jan 22nd

Hole #1

Karen

Copes

Feb 8th

Hole #18

Dixie Jones

Dec 1st

Hole #3

Mike Johansen

Jan 13th

Hole #14

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Casa Grande RC Flyers Air Show

Date: Saturday, March 11th

Time: 9:00am to Noon

CG RC Flyers will be holding an air show where professional pilots from airplane suppliers and our local area will

perform stunts and fly unusual aircraft. The pilots include Andrew Grant from Hitec/Multi-Plex, Tony Quist from

Horizon Hobby, Kandace Rawling from the Eloy Airport, Lee Unlinger from Ulinger aircraft, and Ron Pinner and Ron

St. Pierre from Palm Creek. There will also be a swap meet with both aircraft and RC car items available.

Superstition Hobbies from Queen Creek will also be represented at the event with a display of aircraft and radio

controlled cars. Pilots are always happy to answer questions and tell you more about their hobby. Come out and

enjoy the morning at the Casa Grande RC Flyers field. This event benefits the Valley Humane Society. Donations of

pet items welcome. Location: 2725 South Isom Road in Casa Grande.

Utah Shakespeare Festival Presents a Midsummer Night’s Dream

Date: Wednesday, March 8th

Time: 10:30am

This award-winning touring group will present a 75 minute version of this Shakespearean masterpiece complete with

sets, costumes and theatrical lighting. The performance will be held at the Pence Center, Central Arizona College’s

Signal Hill campus. Admission is $5. Location: 8470 N Overfield Rd., Coolidge.

Pins for Pups

Date: Sunday, March 12th

Time: 11:00am

The Valley Human Society is sponsoring a bowling fundraiser at Cotton Bowl. There will be two bowlers per team, with

each team asked to raise $100 in donations. For more information or to sign up for Pins for Pups, email

[email protected]. Location: 1740 North Pinal Avenue, Casa Grande.

Community News

Pinal County Fair

Date: Wednesday, March 22nd thru Sunday, March 26th

Time: Varies

The Pinal County Fair is a family tradition enjoyed by people of all ages. Come out and experience the magic of the fair.

Feel the excitement of contestants as winners are posted for traditional fair-time contests. View prized livestock and

see who grows the biggest and the best vegetables in the county. Come back to the basics and create memories that

will last a lifetime. Enjoy rides, take a walk through the crafts or just eat some really good food! Location: 512 S. Eleven

Mile Corner Road, Casa Grande.

Ride for the Warrior Golf Tournament

Date: Saturday, March 25th

Time: 8:00am

This golf tourney benefits Pinal County Veterans. Team $280 (4 players); individual $75. Fees includes green fees, golf

cart, range balls and lunch at McMasher's Sports Bar. Location: Dave White Golf Course, 2121 N. Thornton Rd., Casa

Grande.

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Billiards x7953

Bistro x7950

Food Services x8982

Gate House x8960

Guest Services x7000

Kitchen x7914

Lapidary x7968

Mail Room x8978

Pottery Room x7972

Pro Shop x8971

Rental Office x8933

Sales x8993

Sewing Room x7975

Silversmith x7966

Social Media x8918

Stained Glass x7919

Wood Shop x7954

Key Telephone Numbers

Guest Services (520) 421-7000

All other offices (520) 876-xxxx

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