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“Highway Legends”The Road Traveled

This show is part of the NPA series. Join usFriday, March 9, at 7:00 pm, in the Auditoriumfor this event! General Admission Tickets arejust $12.00 and can be purchased in the ActivityOffice.

“Highway Legends” features gifted andseasoned music veterans who toured andrecorded with some of the biggest names inCountry and Pop Music.

As Glen Campbell’s musical director for 17 years,Jeff Dayton also toured with Lee Greenwoodas well as Country super star Kenny Chesney.Jeff is now a full-time songwriter and studiomusician in Nashville.

Former Nashvillians Mike & T, feature award-winning steel guitarist Mike Smith, who hasrecorded 17 albums so far with The GatlinBrothers, and toured with them for 10-yearsfull time.

Together, these three remarkable musiciansbring fantastic music and stories from their yearson the road traveled.

**Look for your 2013 NPA Series renewal form!

“These Three Tenors”

This show is part of the NPA series. Join usFriday, March 23, at 7:00 pm, in theAuditorium for this event! General AdmissionTickets are just $12.00 and can be purchased inthe Activity Office.

These are three of New York City’s greatestvoices performingon the same stage. They havebeen rated by the highest professionals as beingequally as good as the original Italian tenors. Theysing completely familiar music from thewonderful American songbook to the most popularlight classics that everyone can relate to. Werarely hear these songs we all love sung withsuch stunning power. A real “goose bumps”presentation.

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Wednesday, March 7

9:00 am Petroglyph Tour w/ Connie Allen-BaconPlace: Saguaro National Park WestTickets: $5.00Meet outside Classroom 1 in the parkinglot

9:00 am J.D. Agency Seminar w/ Jim DeloyPlace: Rec. HallTickets: Complimentary from theActivity Office

Monday, March 5

4:00 pm Geneaology PotluckPlace: Rally RoomBring: Service & a dish to share

Thursday, March 1

5:00 pm I & J St. PotluckPlace: Rally RoomBring: Service & a dish to share

Sunday, March 4 (continued)

7:00 pm Rounds7:30 pm Special Square Dance

Place: AuditoirumSpecial Caller: Jerry Junck with MarshalFlippo

Tuesday, March 6

6:15 am Bus Trip to Laughlin (March 6-8)6:15 am Laughlin Bus Loads (no earlier)6:45 am Bus Leaves

9:00 am Farmer’s MarketPlace: RCW Court Yard

7:00 pm BingoPlace: AuditoriumDoors open at 6:15 pm

Friday, March 2

9:00 am Coffee & Donuts by Lazy DaysPlace: Auditorium50/50: DecoratorsDoors open at 8:30 am BYOM (mug)

7:00 pm Villageaires’ Concert “100 years ofBroadway”Place: AuditoriumTickets: $6.00

Saturday, March 3

4:00 pm Monday Men’s Year End Get TogetherPlace: Rally Room

7:00 pm Villageaires’ Concert “100 years ofBroadway”Place: AuditoriumTickets: $6.00

Sunday, March 4

1:00 pm 50th Wedding AnniversaryPlace: AuditoriumTickets: $4.00 (for guests)

3:00 pm Villageaires’ PotluckPlace: Rally RoomBring: Service & a dish to share

5:00 pm Solos’ SocialPlace: Rec. HallBring: beverages and snacksSign up in the Coffee Room on the

Solos’ bulletin board

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Monday, March 12

11:30 am Ladies LuncheonPlace: Old Pueblo GrilleTickets: $ 16.00 (all inclusive)Address: 60 North Alvernon (North ofBroadway)

5:00 pm “S” St. PotluckPlace: Rally RoomBring: Service & a dish to share

Tuesday, March 13

12:00 pm “Q” Street PotluckPlace: Rally RoomBring: Service & a dish to share

7:00 pm BingoPlace: AuditoriumDoors open at 6:15 pm

Thursday, March 8

4:00 pm Shuffleboard PotluckPlace: Rally RoomBring: Service & a dish to share

7:00 pm Denny Yeary & Bradley BaerConcertPlace: AuditoriumTickets: $6.00

Sunday, March 11

3:00 pm Round Dance PartyPlace: Auditorium

4:00 pm Wine TastingPlace: Rec. HallTickets: $4.00Bring: 2 glasses and snacks

Friday, March 9

9:00 am Coffee & Donuts by Freedom RVPlace: Auditorium50/50: Lapidary & SilversmithDoors open at 8:30 am BYOM (mug)

9:00 am RightPath Health ScreeningPlace: Rally RoomCall for an appointment: 800-770-0240

7:00 pm NPA Series Concert “Double Act”featuring “Jeff Dayton” and“Mike & T Smith”Place: AuditoriumTickets: $12.00 (General Admission)

Saturday, March 10

7:00-9:00 am Pancake BreakfastPlace: AuditoriumTickets: $3.00 ($4.00 at the door)Bring: Your own service

1:00 pm Arts & Crafts SalePlace: Auditorium

4:00 pm Thursday Men’s Year End BanquetPlace: Rally RoomBring: Service & a dish to share

7:00 pm Ken’s “Fun Dance”Place: AuditoriumTickets: $5.00Bring your own beverages & snacks

Wednesday, March 14

8:00 am Pie Day (see article on p. 10)Place: Pottery & Ceramics Room

9:00 am RWC International SeminarPlace: Rec. HallSign up in the Activity Office

11:30 am Bowling BanquetPlace: Rally Room

5:30 pm Computer Club Get TogetherPlace: Rally Room

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Tuesday, March 20

7:00 pm BingoPlace: AuditoriumDoors open at 6:15 pm

Wednesday, March 21

9:15 am Desert Museum Season of SaguaroPlace: Rec. HallSign up in the Activity Office (limitednumber of seats available)

4:30 pm “O” St. PotluckPlace: Rally RoomBring: Service & a dish to share

Thursday, March 22

11:00 am Playcrafters’ PotluckPlace: Rally RoomBring: Service & a dish to share

2:00 pm Volunteer BashPlace: AuditoriumTickets: Complimentary

7:00 pm Perser Melody ConcertPlace: AuditoriumTickets: $6.00

Sunday, March 18

5:00 pm Solos’ PotluckPlace: Rec. HallBring: Service & a dish to shareSign up in the Coffee Room on theSolos’ bulletin board

4:00 pm Split “P” PotluckPlace: Rally RoomBring: Service & a dish to share

Thursday, March 15

4:00 pm Garden Railroad PotluckPlace: Rally RoomBring: Service & a dish to share

6:00 pm Ice Cream Social by ShuffleboardPlace: Rec. HallTickets: $3.00

Friday, March 16

9:00 am Coffee & Donuts by LaMesaPlace: Auditorium50/50: LibrarySpecial Performance from McGuireSchool of Dance: Irish Step DancingDoors open at 8:30 am BYOM (mug)

4:00 pm Tennis PotluckPlace: Rally RoomBring: Service & a dish to share

7:00 pm Playcrafters Presents: “Too Soonfor Daisies”Place: AuditoriumTickets: $5.00

Saturday, March 17Happy St. Patrick’s Day

5:00 pm Corned Beef Dinner by the ComputerClubPlace: AuditoriumTickets: $9.50Menu: See Article

Sunday, March 18

2:00 pm Special Afternoon Performance“Too Soon For Daisies” by PlaycraftersPlace: AuditoriumTickets: $5.00

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Friday, March 23

9:00 am Coffee & Donuts by Lazy DaysPlace: Auditorium50/50: PlaycraftersDoors open at 8:30 am BYOM (mug)

7:00 pm NPA Series Concert “These ThreeTenors”Place: AuditoriumTickets: $12.00 (General Admission) Wednesday, March 28

9:00 am Petroglyph Tour w/ Connie Allen-BaconTickets: $5.00Meet: outside classroom 1 in theparking lot

Thursday, March 29

5:00 pm Mexican Fiesta w/ MariachiPlace: AuditoriumTickets: $8.00See article for more information

Friday, March 30

9:00 am Coffee & Donuts by USA InsuranceGroupPlace: Auditorium50/50: Pottery & CeramicsDoors open at 8:30 am BYOM (mug)

7:00 pm U of A Encore Concert: “TheArizona Radio Hour”Place: AuditoriumTickets: $6.00

Sunday, March 25

7:15 am Susan G. Komen Race for the CurePlace: Reid Park (Race Starts 8:00 am)Meet: Near Team Pictures at 7:15 amEl Con Mall Shuttle: Runs 6:00-7:30 am

1:30 pm Line Dance PartyPlace: Auditorium

4:00 pm Wine TastingPlace: Rec. HallTickets: $4.00Bring: 2 glasses and snacks

Saturday, March 24

7:00-9:00 am Pancake BreakfastPlace: AuditoriumTickets: $3.00 ($4.00 at the door)Bring: Your own service

12:30 pm SkyMed Sub Sandwich & SeminarPlace: AuditoriumSign up in the Activity Office

6:00 pm Strawberry ShortcakePlace: Rec. HallTickets: $3.00

Tuesday, March 27

7:00 pm BingoPlace: AuditoriumDoors open at 6:15 pm

Saturday, March 31

8:00 am Parking Lot SalePlace: Parking LotThe Card Rooms will be selling donuts &coffee.

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Villageaires Concert100 Years of Broadway

The Villageaires will be performing Friday andSaturday nights (March 2-3) at 7:00 pm in theAuditorium. Our talented, most experienceddirector, Professor Al Wortman has chosen 100Years of Broadway as the theme . The chorushas been meeting, often twice weekly, to reallylearn jazz renditions of these wonderful tunes.

Give My Regards to Broadway, Rock-A-Bye YourBaby With A Dixie Melody, Yankee DoodleDandy, Try to Remember, Send in the Clowns,Greased Lightnin’ and Music of the Night, arejust a few of the songs that are keeping ourchorus busy.

As usual, the second half will be a PatrioticAmerican Celebration. Joe Bailey, our PearlHarbor Survivor, has graciously agreed again tobe our flag bearer.

Yes, there will be solos, duets, and an audiencesing-a-long. Tickets are $6.00 and available inthe Activity Office or Friday morning coffee.Come enjoy this music with us.

For more information call or see:Leah Murphy (President)360-831-3614 Site 1067Q

Mary E. Hallesy (Publicity) 889-3926 Site 39 B

J.D. Agency Seminar

J. D. Agency is back again. Stop in for a questionand answer session at the Rec. Hall onWednesday, March 7th at 9:00 am. Sign up inthe Activity Office to sign up. Items to bediscussed will be Medicare Supplements, LongTerm Care and Investment. See you there.

Thank you, Jim Deloy

With Love and HugsWith Love and HugsWith Love and HugsWith Love and HugsWith Love and Hugs

It seems like only yesterday that I came to workfor George O’Leary at Rincon Country MobileHome Park (1976), then Rincon Country TrailerVillage (currently known as Rincon Country East- 1979) and finally to Rincon Country West in1983. I started at the age of twenty eight andalready it is time to retire and start a new partof my life’s journey. I can only hope thatretirement will be as fun as all of you make itseem. If I have half as much fun as you do, Iwill be extremely happy. My guess is that youmay see me in the Lapidary Shop, Pottery andCeramics Room, some computer classes and whoknows where my free time will take me.

So, before I leave my position as your ActivityDirector, I want to express my deepest gratitudeand thanks to every single person who has beenmy friend, supported all the activities that Ihave booked and helped me by volunteering.

Words don’t come close to telling you abouthow much you mean to me or how grateful I amto all of you. You have been my friends,mentors, collaborators and even more importantmy family. Please know that I will miss youwith all my heart.

With love and hugs,

Doreen

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50th Wedding Anniversary

A reception honoring those celebrating their 50th

Wedding Anniversary sometime in 2012 will beheld Sunday, March 4 at 1:00 pm. Admission isfree for those who are celebrating, but pleasebe sure to come to the Auditorium at noon forpictures before the event.

For friends and family members tickets are just$4.00, and include cake, punch and coffee.Tickets are available in the Activity Office.

Laughlin Bus TripMarch 6, 7 and 8

Ready for a short gambling retreat? Have wegot a deal for you!

The bus will leave the RCW Parking Lot at 6:45am. Loading will begin at 6:15 am, so there isno need to arrive earlier.

This is a three day and two night trip. We will bestaying at the Edgewater Hotel, and the cost is$130.00 per person double occupancy and$150.00 single. The room, bus driver gratuity andone meal is included in the price. You will get acoupon for either a breakfast, lunch or dinner.

There will be a quick stop in Sacton and then lunchon your own in Wickenburg. You may also bringwater and snacks for the time you are on the bus.

You may bring one bag and a carry on. If youneed a smoking room or a handicap room,please be sure to tell us when you pay in the Ac-tivity Office.

Petroglyph Tour

Tour two Tucson basin petroglyph archaeologysites with retired Public Archaeologist, ConnieAllen-Bacon on Wednesday, March 7th & 28th.This tour will take about 3-4 hours. One siterequires about a 30 minute walk in a mostly flatwash and the other tour is easy access. We willmeet to carpool in the office parking lot at8:45 am.

Bring water, snack if desired, sun block, hat,comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots. Acamera and binoculars are also recommended.Cost is $5 each. There is a limit on the numberof people we can take so sign up early, thereare only 20 spots available for this tour. Thesign up sheet will be available March 1st andthe deadline to sign up for the 1st tour is March6th. If you have a vehicle that will carry 3additional passengers and are willing to drive,please indicate this when you register.

Questions call Connie,E456, 520-398-3911.

Pancake BreakfastPancake BreakfastPancake BreakfastPancake BreakfastPancake Breakfast

Saturday, March 10th & 24th7:00-9:00 amAuditiorium

Tickets: $3.00 ($4.00 at the door)

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Denny Yeary & Bradley Baer

Now you can enjoy “A Taste of Branson” here atRCW with one of Branson’s finest artists. DennyYeary is known as “Mr. Entertainer” and one ofBranson’s best and lowest bass singer. He hasspent over 26 years with the famous BlackwoodQuartet and the Foggy River Boys. Singing hitslike “Big Bad John,” “Ghostriders In The Sky”and “Elvira,” his voice will shake the rafters.

With over 20 years performing in Branson, Dennyhas become a Branson legend, and he playsguitar, banjo, fiddle and keyboards, and recordsback-up vocals on many stars’ recordings. Hisamazing voice is also heard announcing and doingintros in 25 major theaters, and he does voice-overs for Branson’s Promenade of Stars Christmasparade and other major TV and Radiopresentations.

If you enjoy rich laughter and great singing likethe Oak Ridge Boys and the Statler Brothers,the Denny Yeary Variety Show is a must see.The harmonies and vocal styles range from showtunes, classic country to golden oldies to evenhand clapping Gospel. Yyou’ll enjoy a strolldown Memory Lane that will thrill your heart.This show is class, variety and excitement at itsbest. For more information visit Denny’swebsite at www.dennyyeary.com.

Join us Thursday, March 8th at 7:00 pm in theAuditorium for this great show! Tickets are just$6.00 and can be purchased in the ActivityOffice.

I’m OK

Here at RCW we want to make sure youare A-OK! The “I’m Okay Club” is a programfor people living alone. This is just a dailycheck-in by phone that allows us to makesure you are OK. Please stop by the ActivityOffice to sign up!

Want to Dance?Well How About a Fun Dance?!?!

Ready, set, let’s get started. Slip on the dancingshoes, get comfy and let’s have some fun. Musicwill be provided by, the almost famous, KenJeffries straight out of the Activity Office.

Ken will be hosting his famous FUN DANCE.This is not your normal, run of the mill, ho humdance. You may recall many of the novelty danceslike the Twist, Virginia Reel, Cotton-eyed Joeand even the Chicken dance. Don’t worry youwill also dance to the two-step, waltz, polka,line dancing, circle dances and Rock and Roll.There will be music for couples and singles.

Meet us in the Auditorium on Saturday, March10th at 7:00 pm. Tickets are only $5.00 andmay be purchased at Friday coffee or in theActivity Office. You can pay at the door but tobe eligable for door prizes you must buy a ticketin advance.

Come on, get away from the TV and have somefun! It is a great time to meet up with new orold friends and get acquainted.

Come Sell and Shop March 10th Craft Sale

It’s time for our first craft sale of 2012;Saturday, March 10 at 1:00 pm, in theAuditorium. If you have craft items to sell, signup in the Activity Office by Thursday, March 8.Tables will be $5.00 each or $3.00 for a half-table or rack space.

All are welcome to come and shop! You willfind a wide variety of handmade items bycreative and talented RCW residents.

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RightPath Health Screening

RightPath Health Screening will be returning toRincon Country West, Friday, March 9th.Screenings will be held in the Rally Room. Callfor an appointment: 800-770-0240

In these times of high insurance costs and highdeductibles, this is a good option inpersonalized health care. And in response tothese uncertain economic times, we havereduced our already low cost of screening evenmore!!!

All eleven screenings are now $200.00

Many diseases are preventable or better treatedif detected early – prior to symptoms. Timingis key. An immediate report is provided.

Call for more information. Schedule your annualscreening to stay on the ‘RightPath’ to goodhealth!

Cardiovascular ScreeningHeart ultrasoundAtrial Fibrillation

P.A.D. -Peripheral Arterial DiseaseCarotid Arteries

Thyroid$150

Abdominal ScreeningAbdominal Aorta

GallbladderKidneysPancreasSpleenLiver$150

BP, pulse, & blood oxygen saturation level FREEw/ all screenings.

Call: 800-770-0240

Wine Tasting

We will have two tastings in March, onSunday the 11th and the 25th. We meet inthe Rec. Hall at 4:00 pm to taste, talk,nibble and laugh. Bring a ticket ($4.00) fromthe Activity Office, 2 glasses and some snacksto share. Sorry no door sales. The wine willbe waiting for you.

Judy Fried

Ladies Luncheon

Date: Monday, March 12Arrive by: 11:30 am

Ticket price: $16.00 (all inclusive)Place: Old Pueblo Grille

Address: 60 North Alvernon (North of Broadway)

The Old Pueblo Grille is a must see in Tucson.The restored “hacienda” style will make youwant to return for dinner and enjoy the fountainsand illuminated foliage.

Our lunch choices will be Crispy Taco Salad,Southwestern Steak Salad, Chuck Burger, orChicken Avocado Wrap. We have plenty of roomon this one, but don’t wait until the last minute(we’ve sold out early for the last two months).Tickets can be purchased in the Activity Officeor at morning coffee. If you need a ride, orhave room for others in your car, contact PamAnderson at 218-348-4777.

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St. Patrick’s Day DinnerGala Celebration

Saturday, March 17th, is the time for the Irishand all those that want to be Irish, to join inthe festivities and help celebrate St. Patrick’sDay at the Rincon Country West Auditorium.

The party starts at 4:30 with a social hour. Wewill serve beer, soda, iced tea, water andpretzels. You can, if you wish, fortify yourlibations via BYOB. There will be a sing-a-longof “Irish Pub” favorites.

Around 5:30 we will have corned beef,cabbage, potatoes, and homemade Irish sodabread. Cookies, cream puffs and coffee willbe available for dessert. After dinner, theDesert Tones and a quartet will continue theentertainment with their rendering of traditionalIrish songs.

All of this for the low cost of $9.50. This includes2 beers, soft drinks and dinner. Tickets arelimited to the first 400 people. This event issponsored by the Mac and PC clubs.

Ice Cream SocialIce Cream SocialIce Cream SocialIce Cream SocialIce Cream SocialThursday, March 15th

6:00 pm in the Rec. HallTickets: $3.00

Bring your own bowl & spoon

RWC InternationalKeeps you Running!

Feeling a little pull to the left, maybe one tothe right? Have you been hearing funny noisesfrom your RV? Chewing through tires or burningup fluids? Ever had a bill for unexpected enginework that cost you thousands?

Your RV is not only a vehicle, it is an extensionof your lifestyle. Keeping it running smoothlyand efficiently can save you money and keepyou safe. Now that you have finally arrived inbeautiful Tucson, AZ join RWC International fora discussion of how to maintain your RV in primecondition. Our factory authorized and trainedtechnicians will share tips, tricks and how to’sthat will help you keep your RV on the road.

Join RWC International on Wednesday, March14th at 9:00 a.m. in the Rec Hall. We willhave coffee and donuts and share an exclusiveservice offer only for Rincon Countryparticipants.

Pie Day is ComingMarch 14

Have some pie with your morning coffee onMarch 14th. The Pottery & Ceramics club willbe putting on their annual homemade Pie Day.You can have a slice of pie for only $2.00. Youwill find these delicious homemade pies in frontof the Coffee Room. So come and join us in themorning starting at 8:00 am for a slice.

Playcrafters

Spring Play time is here! Buy your tickets todayfor only $5.00! On Friday, March 16 at 7:00pm in the Auditorium and Sunday, March 18at 2:00 pm, in the Auditorium, the Playcrafterswill present “Too Soon For Daisies” by theWilliam’s Dinner and Morum. Please note theday and time change for the secondperformance; it’s an afternoon performance!Joy Fehrenz, the director, has assembled aterrific cast for the comedy thriller. BarbNorwich, producer, has over 52 people workingon all the support needed to present a play.

The play takes place in Trotley, a Suffolk villagein England. Three old ladies have escaped froman old peoples home and “pinch a house”! Theowner shows up but soon is down a well – WOW,what happens next? See you there, OK?

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6:00 pm in the Rec. HallTickets: $3.00

Seasons of the Saguaro

We are so excited to have the Arizona-SonoranDesert Museum here for a special, educationalevent. There is only space for 60 people socome on in the Activity Office to get signedup. This special event will be March 21st at9:15 am in the Rec. Hall.

The Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum will be herefor an introduction to the Sonoran Desert. Whyis there a desert here? How have plants, animalsand people adapted to these arid lands? Usingthe iconic saguaro as a focal point, this slideshow/lecture/animal demonstration willintroduce you to the important features thatdefine the Sonoran Desert, strategies that animalsand plants use to thrive here, and the seasonalcycles that make our Desert unique in the world!

Volunteer Bash

The RCW Activity Staff would like to express ourthanks to all the volunteers who donate their timeand expertise in helping to create a fantastic rec-reation program. Everyone does some specificjob, some small, some large. Some volunteers workin the lime light and some work behind the scenes.No matter what job you volunteer to do, you arevery appreciated.

If you volunteer, please be our guest on Thursday,March 22 in the Auditorium at 2:00 pm.

Complimentary tickets are available in the ActivityOffice or at Friday morning coffee.

We may even have a little surprise in store for you.

Doreen, Ken and Nicole

Perser Melody Concert

Doug and Lori are Southern Gospel singers/songwriters that travel everywhere they are ledto spread the gospel or just have a good olesinging. This fantastic duet has been performingin Branson since 2007. Persery Melody performsa Branson style show that includes music from1950-present.

Here at RCW they will perform a half country,half rock and roll show for you. Come join usfor a variety of music, costume changes andlaughs! Doug is a multi-talented songwriter,musician, children’s book writer and vocalistwho comes from Arkansas. He is a true hillbillyand will leave you in stitches with his comedy!Lori is a city slicker from South Florida. Shewrites music, books and amazes people withher vocal abilities.

The show will be in the Auditorium onThursday, March 22nd at 7:00 pm. Tickets are$6.00 and are sold in the Activity Office or atFriday morning coffee.

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Free Sub Sandwich LunchProvided by SkyMed

Saturday, March 24th at 12:30 pm in theAuditorium. Everyone is invited, valuableinformation will be presented, as well as, prizesand membership discounts up to $500.00!

SkyMed provides valuable peace of-mind andprotects your finances. (Peace-of-mind for youand your loved-ones back home.)

Bring a friend! SkyMed takes you home, don’twait until you need it.

Race for the CureSusan G. Komen & Rincon Country

We are aware many of our residents participatein this wonderful event and we are excited toannounce we have formed an official RinconCountry team!

As a contributor to this team, we are eachplaying a part in helping Susan G. Komen forthe Cure® end breast cancer forever. There area number of ways to support us.

1. You can join our Rincon Country Team bysigning up and getting sponsors to raise money.If you choose to join our team you will be askedto pay the $30.00 fee to actually walk/run inthe race. After you pay the $30.00 you canchoose your fundraising goal amount and getstarted!

2. You can donate to the team. Your donationcan be an amount of your choice and will beput toward our greater goal of raising $3,000.00!

3. You can come into the Activity Office todonate. Feel free to bring in cash or check. Ifyou bring in a check, please make it out toKomenSAZ.

We will be wearing pink, jeans or both on FridayMarch 16th & 23rd, to raise awareness aboutour event. Please join us and spread the word!

If you want to join us in this fight by making adonation or joining our team please go to ourwebpage: www.RinconCountry.com and look forthe link.

If you are participating in the event, pleaseknow there is parking available at El Con Mall.The shuttle will run from 6:00-7:30 am. Our teamwill meet for a team picture at 7:15 in thedesignated “team pictures” area.

Mexican Fiesta

Wrap your serape around your shoulders, donyour sombrero and be ready to do the MexicanHat Dance. We are going to a Fiesta!

On Thursday, March 29 “Mariachi Aztlan dePueblo High School” will be at RCW to providethe music for this fun event. These are allstudents of Pueblo High School so we know yourwill enjoy this evening.

The meal will include a soda beverage, tacosalad with all the trimmings (ground beef, beans,tomatoes, olives, rice, sour cream and salsa)and a dessert.

The Fiesta will be held in the Auditorium andwe will eat at 5:00 pm with the entertainmentto follow at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $8.00.

Farmer’s Market

We are working on bringing a local farmer’smarket to RCW in the near future. The tentativedate is Tuesday, March 6 from 9:00 am to 1:00pm. It will be located in our RCW courtyardarea near the Coffee Room and Library. Keepyou eye out for a mailbox flyer to confirm! Wehope to see you there!

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Event Photos

Have you been taking digital photos at differentevents? If so Nicole would love a copy of yourdigital photos! If you feel like sharing just bringin your memory stick, flash drive or disk.

We are trying to keep Facebook and twitter asup-to-date as possible but also want to makesure we show the full range of events put on atRCW. So even if the photos are a couple monthsold that is okay! Bring ‘em on in!

Room Requests

If you want to reserve a meeting room for nextseason, please stop by the Activity Office andfill out a request sheet. We currently have formsfor both on-going and one-time events. Be sureto get the correct color form. One time events(ie. pot lucks) use the purple. Ongoing events(ie. club meetings) use the pink color sheets.

All rooms will be scheduled during the summermonths, so be sure to take care of this taskbefore you go home.

Please, remember that room reservations willbe assigned with size of group, special needsand date of submission taken into consideration.It is important you complete the entire formincluding the date you submitted the form.

Anyone requesting dates for events, especiallythe state pot lucks, should verify their datesand times with the Activity Office before writingyour newsletter articles next season. Eventhough we try to give you what you want, it isnot always possible.

One other thing, please submit your requestonce and only one representative from yourgroup should do this.

Thank you, The Activity Office

The Arizona Radio HourBrought to you by Encore!

Encore! will be here at RCW for a specialcentennial performance on Friday, March 30that 7:00 pm in the Auditorium. Tickets are$6.00 and can be purchased in the ActivityOffice.

To celebrate Arizona’s 100th year of statehood,Encore! will take audiences on a poignantjourney through Arizona history featuring songsfrom the Wild West, the war years, and ofcourse, love and romance...all performedagainst a nostalgic radio hour backdrop,interwoven with vintage commercials and factsabout Arizona and its people. Set in a worldwhere a fictitious radio station faces the loomingdanger of permanent closure, the hour unfoldswith music and song, comedy and drama, invitingaudience members to commemorate Arizona’srich history.

Parking Lot Sale

Clean out your shed! Go through the house!Here’s a chance to sell treasures you don’t needany more, but someone else would love to have.The parking lot sale is scheduled for Saturday,March 31st at 8:00 am.

Tables are available to use but you must putthem away after the sale.

The Card Players will be selling donuts andcoffee at the parking lot sale.

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Nicole PerriBy: Norm Miller

The subject of this month’s interview is “ActivityDirector In-Waiting,” Nicole Perri. Nicole wasborn in Lyndhurst, Ohio, a Cleveland suburb.After junior high school, her family moved toBainbridge, Ohio, a community of just over1,000 people. Bainbridge is best know for beingthe location of the first dental school (1825) inthe United States. Nicole’s only regret in comingto Arizona is that she misses her close knit family.Nicole says that at home her family, whichincludes mom, dad, siblings, aunts, uncles andcousins get together for a meal every weekend.The number at these meals is between fifteenand thirty. Nicole graduated from Kenston HighSchool in Bainbridge, and then went on to theUniversity of Toledo, where she graduated witha BA in Early Childhood Eeducation.

As a new teacher, she was heavily recruited bya school district in Arizona. After turning themdown, she thought “what the heck”, andtraveled to the school district which was locatedin Douglas, Arizona. One look at Douglas and sheknew it was not for her. She then moved toTucson. Nicole went from being a Bombe atKenston High School to a Wildcat when sheenrolled at the University of Arizona GraduateSchool, from which she received her MastersDegree.

While at the U of A, she worked as a residencehall supervisor. After receiving her MastersDegree, Nicole taught kindergarten in theCatalinas. One of her students was the youngestdaughter of George O’Leary. When she wasoffered the position of Activity Director atRincon Country RV Resort, she resigned herteaching job and accepted the offer. She staysconnected to teaching by tutoring one night aweek.

Nicole says that her objective at the moment isto learn as much about her new job as she canbefore she becomes fully responsible for theActivity Office. Even though the job requires alot of hours, she really enjoys the people atRCW. She refers to the residents of RCW as“her clients”. She misses her family and wouldlike to spend more time with her fiancé - but -life is good.

Thank You!

A big thank you goes out to Betty Blackstock forwriting the “Medical News You Can Use” articlesfor the montly newsletter. Thank you so muchfor this great monthly information! We enjoyreading your informative articles!

Gary Johnson is the fabulous resident who willstop you in your tracks on a weekly basis. He isthe man who does our whiteboard calendaroutside the front office. That board stopseveryone who walks by it because it has theactivities listed monthly!

A big thank you goes out to Rachael Margolis fordoing the research for the “Around Town”articles in the monthly newlsetter! Thanks Rach!

-The Activity Office

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Thank You Volunteers & Club Members!

We are just blown away from the organization and teamwork that goes into all the club events tomake them run so smoothly! These events would not be able to happen without the amazing volunteerswho chip in wherever needed! Some of the volunteers are behind the scenes planning, budgeting andbuying and others are there ready and waiting to serve in any capacity. Volunteers from the followinggroups provided you with these great meals and events this season.

Event Volunteers who Cooked & Served you

Chili Dinner Lapidary Shop,Spud Out Garden Railroad ClubBBQ Dinner Garden Railroad Club10 Pancake Breakfasts Wood Shop Club5 Strawberry Shortcake nights Digital Imaging Group5 Hot Fudge Sundae nights Shuffleboard Club14 Wine Tasting Days Judy Fried and her Volunteers50th Wedding Anniversary Party Charolotte & Rudy Nenni and their Volunteers6 Ladies Luncheons Pam Anderson26 Friday Morning Coffees Dennis & Marcella Lynch and at least 20 more VolunteersHot Dog Lunch Ham Radio Group2 Pie & Coffee Events Ham Radio GroupSuper Bowl Tailgate Golfers4 Bake Sales The Card Players and Sewing & CraftsSt. Patrick’s Day Dinner Computer Clubs

This list is only the food events and we may have missed someone, but we hope not. Trust us when wesay, it takes lots of Volunteers. Think about all the people who set up the pot lucks, wow! Every weekguys and gals set up tables and chairs for Bingo,coffee mornings, shows, Bingo callers and sellers, callback gals, etc; the list just goes on and on. Some of the regulars like coffee makers, donut servers,food shoppers, decorators, collators, video/photo people, Playcrafters and Villageaires, Cheerleaders,and Activity Office Volunteers all give freely of their time to serve and entertain you. Don’t forgetthe Nurses group who take our blood pressures, and the special articles on Medical news, and articleson the employees and some of our Volunteers. Wow, you guys are great.

The officers, monitors and members of each club are more than willing to help anyone to becomeinvolved with the different organizations. They are ready and willing to help someone new, worktogether on projects and contribute where needed! Thank you one and all. You are very appreciated.

Even not naming specific names, for fear of missing someone, We might have missed some veryimportant groups of people. If we missed you, please know that we truly appreciate all that theVolunteers do for our community.

The Activity Office

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Pot LucksPot LucksPot LucksPot LucksPot LucksIn the Rally Room

Mar. 1 “I & J” Street Pot LuckMar. 3 Monday Golf GroupMar. 4 Solo’s Social (Rec. Hall)Mar. 4 Villageaires Pot LuckMar. 5 Genealogy Pot LuckMar. 8 Shuffleboard Pot LuckMar. 10 Men’s Golf Recognition EventMar. 12 “S” Street Pot LuckMar. 13 “Q” Street Pot LuckMar. 14 Bowling BanquetMar. 14 Computer Club Pot LuckMar. 15 Garden Railroad Pot LuckMar. 16 Tennis Pot LuckMar. 18 Solos’s Pot Luck (Rec. Hall)Mar. 18 Split “P” St. Pot LuckMar. 21 “O” Street Pot LuckMar. 22 Playcrafters Pot Luck

“S” Street Pot Luck

The “S” Street potluck will be held on MondayMarch 12 at 4:30 pm in the Rally Room. Bringa dish to share. Table service, coffee and waterwill be provided. The cost is $1.00 and the signup sheet is in the Coffee Room.

Questions? Contact: Harry & Georgianna Garloch317-459-6931 or Ron & Nancy Sturdevant at 503-804-8139

Line Dance

If you enjoy line dancing, come to Carol Bandy’sweekly Thursday line dance class held in theAuditorium from 8:30-11:00 am. No partners arenecessary. The class features the best ofcontemporary dance music, using many genressuch as country, R&B, Latin, jazz, pop and rock.The class fee is $5.00 and the schedule is asfollows:

8:30-9:00 am: Line dance basics are offered forfirst-time line dancers.

9:00-10:00 am: Beginner dances are taught.10:00-11:00 am: Advanced Beginner and Easy

Intermediate dances are taught.

Join us on Saturday mornings from 10:00-12:00noon in the Rec. Hall for our review and practicesessions.

Our last monthly Sunday afternoon dance of theseason is being held on March 25th from 1:30–4:00 pm in the Auditorium. The cost is $5.00per person and you pay at the door. Feel free tobring your drink of choice and a snack to pass ifyou so desire.

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Dance A Round With Ronnie &Bonnie

Where has this season gone? Time flies whenyou’re having fun doesn’t it? March will beanother great fun month of dancing. All classesand dances are normal as scheduled. Sunday,March 11 will be an all level party/dance at 3:00pm. Wear green, for St. Patrick’s Day, and bringfinger food please.

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Square Dancing

The square dance schedule is in full swing nowand we continue to welcome dancers from thepark and also from throughout the Tucson area.We have a special Sunday night PLUS danceplanned for March 4 with Jerry Junck callingthe squares and Ronnie and Bonnie on the Rounds.Pre-Rounds will begin at 7:00 pm and Squares at7:30 pm. Flyers are available in the office or atany of the dances. We regret that we have hadto cancel the beginner lessons and the Sundaynight mainstream dance. We hope to begin bothnext season so if you know of anyone interestedplease let us know.

The rest of the schedule is as follows:

Monday: 10:00 am PLUS Donut Dance in Aud.Tuesday: 9:30 am A-1 and A-2 workshop in Aud.

1:00 pm PLUS Review in Aud.Wednesday: 7:00 pm Pre-Rounds in Aud.

7:30 PLUS Square Dance with Rounds inAud.

Thursday: 9:30 am PLUS DBD (Dancing byDefinition) in Rec. Hall

Schedules are available in the RCW ActivityOffice or at any of the dances.

All dances and classes are casual except theWednesday night PLUS Dance with Rounds whensquare dance attire is requested.

Marshall Flippo,Lot 129 520-294-6490

Round Dance ScheduleSunday March 11, 3:00 pm, All level round danceMonday, 12:00 noon, Ph 2-3 class 2:00 pm, Ph 4 class 6:30 pm, Ph 4-6 danceTuesday, 3:00 pm, Beginner round dance classWednesday, 10:45 am, Ph 5 class 7:00 pm, Pre rounds

See you A-round, Ronnie & BonnieGarden Railroad Club

When you stop by to watch the trains run, haveyou noticed all our new landscaping, flowers,buildings, and figures? Perhaps when you havelooked closely at the layout, a few questionsmight have come to your mind: Has that guy atthe saloon taken beer drinking to new heights?Does that girl’s mother know she is practicingher high wire act on the train trestle? Whatwere the young couple being chased by thebears doing out in the woods anyway? Why doboth ladies in the outhouses have the doorsopen? Oh and by the way, is that really Clara inthe wheelchair having her photo taken byanother Digital Imaging Club member?

Your participation at last month’s BBQ beefluncheon was much appreciated! Your supportat our functions allow us to continue to upgradeand improve our layout for your enjoyment. Wehope you were able to watch the Train-a-Thon,with all those trains running at one time. Wehad great fun, and hope you did also.

In addition to our regular daily scheduled runsthis month (weather permitting, check ourposted schedule), we will be doing dusk untildark “night” runs on Monday evening, March 12th

and again Monday evening March 26th, so be sureto stop by and watch those lighted trains maketheir mysterious and romantic way around thetracks.

Our club meetings take place on the first andthird Wednesdays of the month in Classroom 1at 3:00 pm, and all Park residents are welcometo come, and to join. Don’t forget to stop byand see all the must have items we will beoffering at this month’s parking lot sale! Seeyou there, or at the train layout.

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RCW Acoustic Jam

If you are a keen acoustic musician of whateverlevel, beginner through accomplished pro, onany acoustic instrument (including voice if youdon’t play an instrument but just love to sing);we would be glad to have you join us for aweekly acoustic jam session.

We will gather in the Rec. Hall on Tuesday’s from3:00-5:00 pm. This will be a true jam session,meaning that our musical choices will be thoseof the participants, so feel free to bring alongyour favorites - folk, country, old-time,bluegrass, even classical if that be your wish.

With sufficient interest we hope to be able tokeep this going and growing on a regular basisfrom November through March.

If you are interested, please let us know. Wehope to see you Tuesday.

Ken and Sharon BurrillRCW Site 1051

kenburrill@me.com

Amateur Radio

Classroom 1 on Wednesdays at 11:00 am hasreally been a busy place with exciting lessons.Seventeen hams and a few other peopleinterested in ham radio, have been coming toour meetings. We invite you to join us if youhave an interest in this exciting hobby. MorseCode is no longer a requirement to get yourlicense and we will be happy to help you getstarted.

Some of our meetings coming up will not beheld in Classroom 1 on March 14th we will havea Field Day and a picnic lunch at Kennedy Park.On March 21st we will have a field trip to seethe discone antenna in Green Valley followedby lunch at Manuel’s.

Bible Study

Bible study is in full swing! We are studying “TheNew Testament book of Ephesians,” study guideby John MacArthur

Come join us on Thursdays from 9:30-11:00 amin Class Room 2. Our last meeting of the seasonwill be March 29th.

Everyone is welcome, couples and solos! Comefor a time of blessing and sharing.

Contact Walt Scott, 528-308-8873 orHeidi Schmidt, 562-618-7112

Tuesday Writers’s Group

10:00-12:00 noon in Classroom 2.

Are you a budding novelist?Interested in publishing in a magazine or

periodical?OR, are you simply interested in recordingyour life story for the next generation(s) in

your family?

Write about whatever subjects are meaningfulfor you and share them with classmates. Hearheartwarming, serious and hilarious stories.Need help getting started? Just come in andlisten, you will be amazed at how alike we allare.

If you have questions, contact:Terry O’Brien at (520) 303-1377

Lot 1029 R St., Jan. - March

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Creative Scribes Group

Tell it like it was—or how you remember it.Share the “firsts” in your life—your first car,job, vacation, RV trip—or your first attempts(successful or otherwise) at driving, skiing,

sky diving, cooking, or painting.Instead of a “bucket list”—try making a list of

the times “once is enough”.

It’s amazing what you can learn aboutyourself by writing your story. Don’t be just

a name on your family tree. Your grand-children or great grandchildren can learn a

great deal about you and older generations—not only from what you remember, but how

you tell the story.

Join us every Wednesday from 1:00-3:00 pm inClassroom 2. It’s fun, enlightening andworthwhile. No class fees are involved. Thebest things in life ARE free.

If you have questions, call:Marilyn Cass at (520) 573-7180

Lot 1080 Nov-April orTerry O’Brien at (520) 303-1322

Lot 1029 Jan-March.

Library News

This month the ‘featured’ books are those fromour own collection that are written by either‘local’ authors or those written about our areaor the State of Arizona. There are books byJ.A. Jance, Zane Grey, Tony Hillerman, andBarbara Kingsolver, to just name a few.

The Tucson Festival of Books kicks off its program,March 10-11, open 9 to 5:30, on the Universityof Arizona Campus. All events are free, and so isthe parking. Check out the Web site. Therewill be Author Signings as follows:

Barbara Marriott - Sat, 10:00-1:45Ann I Goldfarb - Sat, 10:00-1:45Chantelle Osman - Sat, 1:45-5:30C. L. Gillmore - Sat, 1:45-5:30

Jan Cleere - Sun, 1:45-5:30Zanne Kennedy - Sun, 1:45-5:30

Kris Neri - Sun, 9:30-1:45Rico Austin - Sun, 9:30-1:45

We continue to receive book donations. Wethank you for your support of the Library in thisway. Because we are all volunteers who helpkeep your Library functioning, if you seesomeone working, tell them Thanks!!

Ambassador Club

The Ambassadors welcome newcomers everyTuesday morning at 9:00 am in Classroom 1.Come in to get acquainted with RCW, the Tucsonarea, how to find a hospital or urgent care clinic,grocery stores, malls, restaurants, and theinteresting sights of the area. Also, we will tryto answer any questions you may have.

Habitat for Humanity

You all should be proud of the great work beingdone by a great RCW crew!!!

Each Thursday, 20-28 volunteers have workedon new construction at the Tucson affiliate’s mainconstruction site. The affiliate has 26 homes toget completed by the end of the year. Some ofthe volunteers have also been rehabbing a housefor a mother with two children.

This year we have had the biggest group ofvolunteers from the park ever but more arealways welcome. Thursdays, at 7:15 am thegroup gathers at the office area and carpools tothe construction sites. Bring a snack, lunch,water and coffee thermos.

Gerry Keener, 889-4184, 227 E St.

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PC Computer Club

The PC computer club strives for informal sharingof knowledge. Our March meetings will consistof a question and answer meeting where wecombine our knowledge to solve individualproblems. We will have internally generatedpresentations and we will get together with theMAC Computer Club to host a St. Patrick’s Daydinner party for Rincon Country West.

So, even if you are a total novice with yourcomputer, come any Wednesday night at 7:00pm in Classroom 2 for just a visit to see whatthis is all about, or to join and learn somethingevery week that will increase the value andusefulness of your computer investment.

We also provide one-on-one problem solving forPC users on Tuesdays beginning at 1:00 pm inClassroom 1. If practical, bring your laptop orcomputer.

Dave Starneswdsras@aol.com or 215-353-7672

Macintosh User Group

The RCW Macintosh User Group (Apple ComputerClub) meets on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00 pm in Classroom 2. If you have a Mac laptopor iPad, bring it to class. All Mac users (new andlongtime users) are invited to come to learnand share information. If you have a question,someone at the class will be able to help ordirect you to where you can get help.

Topics covered in March include using DiskWarrior, iMovie, iPad, iPhone and topics of yourchoosing.

Please contact Allan Schreiber if you have a topicor problem that you would like him to coverthis winter.

520-889-0998allanschreiber@gmail.com

Genealogy Club

The Genealogy Club is running in high gear forthe season with numerous programs alreadygiven and more under its belt for presentationthrough the end of the season. Please plan tojoin us each week for interactive, interestingand informative sessions focused on new andexciting ways to expand your expertise indiscovering and documenting your roots.

Our regular meetings are on Mondays in ClassRoom 2 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. If you areinterested in continuing your ancestral search,wish to learn how to begin or are just plaincurious about a particular topic we would liketo see you at our meetings.

We continue to have on our agenda a widevariety of presentations from experts inside andoutside of the park as well as a few field trips.The first Monday of each month is set aside fora short business meeting followed by a classcovering a beginning genealogy subject.

The following topics are planned for the Marchmeetings:

March 5: The Genealogy Club Potluck and “short”business meeting in the Rally Room from4:00-6:00 pm. Look for the sign-up sheetin the Coffee Room. This is in lieu of theregular Monday 7:00 pm meeting.

March 12: “Scandinavian Research Tips” withLen and Pam Ingermanson of the LangleyFamily History Center.

March 19 : “Scots-Irish Research” Tips with BobBowery of the Langley Family HistoryCenter.

March 26: Interactive planning session for nextseason chaired by Merle Anderson .

For additional club information, contactLee Foxworthy at 520-889-0966

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Lapidary and Silversmith Shop

The Lapidary and Silversmith Shop is open toall who are interested. No experience isnecessary. We have classes for varioustechniques of jewelry making, and the monitorsare always available for an explanation and tour.Feel free to walk around and see what ourmembers are making. They do some beautifulwork.

Instruction is available in various areas. Sign-up sheets are posted for various classes. Theseinclude Chain Making, Soldering, Silversmithing,Wire Wrapping, Lapidary, Casting and WaxCarving, and Precious Metal Clay. New work withglass fusion is getting under way.

Roger Parish

Pottery and Ceramics

Whether you are a seasoned pottery or ceramicscraftsperson, or have never done anything likethis before, join in the fun and practice yourskills or learn a new craft. We are willing toshow you how to work with the variousmediums and make some beautiful pieces.

Mondays you will find people working on beadingprojects. You can make clay beads or work withpurchased beads. We have been working onvarious projects, including wire and beadknitting. If interested, stop by on Mondaymornings at 9:00 am.

On Tuesday mornings, you will find new andexperienced pottery makers working on theirprojects. New pieces are started by pouringslip into molds with many molds to choose from.Jan Mulvaney is available for instruction andassistance.

Wednesdays at 9:00 am is part two of ceramics,removing items from the molds and cleaningyour pieces and preparing them for the firstfiring. Jan is available to advise on all aspectsof your ceramic pieces and glazing your items.Thursdays at 9:00 am is reserved for potterycreation with Judy Fried. Judy provides adviceon how to use a variety of clay. You can workon your pieces and prepare them for firing inthe kiln.

Thursdays at 1:15 pm is pottery for beginners,instruction provided by Judy Fried. This is thetime for beginners to attend classes and whereyou will learn a variety of ways to make yourclay pieces. Monthly dues for ceramics are $3.00and $6.00 for pottery. See Jan Mulvaney or JudyFried for more details.Watch for informationabout PIE Day, coming March 14th (3.14).

Jan & Judy

Learn the Art of Woodcarving

Sit at the beginners table and bring out yourhidden talent. There are experiencedwoodcarvers who will be happy to help getyou started. If you are experienced, come jointhe group and share your knowledge.

There are beginning classes, patterns andcutouts, lending library and sharpening tools.

We meet on Mondays at 12:30 pm and Thursdaysa 1:00 pm in the Rec. Hall. Both sessions end at4:00 pm. The annual dues are $5.00, the cutoutsand tools are priced according to their cost.

Stop in just to take a look at the beautifulwoodcarvings and maybe the bug will bite andyou will join in on the fun.

Diane Evans

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Woodshop Monitor Meeting

There will be a Woodshop Monitor Trainingmeeting on Tues., March 20 at 4:00 pm. Thetraining is expected to be completed by 5:30pm.The woodshop will provide orientation andtraining on all the machines so they can beoperated safely and properly. By attending thetraining session, persons can safely work in thewoodshop and be able to check out the shopkey from the office during the summer months.Remember, there must always be two people inthe shop before any machine can be used.

Don’t forget about the woodshop raffle. Buyyour tickets and win a nice item.

Swedish Weaving

March is placemat month, with napkin rings tomatch! The patterns are different for Beginnersand Intermediates, so be sure to sign up in thecorrect section of the sheet posted below theglass-case in the Sewing Room.

All materials, including yarn, are provided tocreate 2 placemats and 2 napkin rings. Shouldyou desire specific colors, feel free to bringyour own washable 4-ply yarn. Come to bothclasses if you need additional place settings.

Class schedule: Friday, March 9th, 10:00–12:00 pm Wednesday, March 14th, 10:00–12:00 pm

Class fee is just $8.00. Call me should you haveany questions.

Judy Simmel520-807-1053

Sewing and Crafts Room

Boy, are we busy! Check out our classes, clubsand groups. If you are a papercrafter, knitter,quilter, sewer, embroiderer or other crafter, youare sure to find something of interest. All groupswelcome newcomers. Here are a few tips aboutthe room:

Sign up for a class: If you would like to take aclass, check out the samples in the glass cabinets,and sign-up on a clip board below.

Teach a class: If you would like to teach a class,contact Sally McFarlin in space 654-L. She willhelp you with scheduling and paperwork.

Work on your own: If you want to work on yourown in the room, you may do so anytime theroom is not scheduled for a class, meeting, orother activity. Check the large calendar by thesouth door to find these free times. Typically,weekdays after 4:00 pm and weekends are open.Other times may be too. Then go to work! Pleasenote that all tools, machines, and equipmentMUST remain in the room.

Come to a board meeting: The Sewing and CraftRoom is governed by its own board, which usuallymeets on the first Wednesday evening of eachmonth (check the calendar for specifics). Allroom users are welcome (and encouraged) toattend. Officers this year are President RubyBurrows (604); Vice President Sue Mattson (458);Secretary Sally McFarlin (654); and TreasurerSonja Bridges (726).

Table Tennis

We are looking for new people to join our TableTennis group. Come to the Rec Hall for fun andexercise on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from1:00-3:00 pm. No equipment necessary, we haveit all.

Ned Bell, 294-1180

Nana’s Needles

Nana’s Needles meets every Friday morning aftercoffee. Come to Classroom 1 for fellowship andjoin us in donating, knitting and crocheting forthe Southern Arizona Chapter of Newborns inNeed. Work on your own projects if you prefer.Beginners and experts alike are welcome Thereis usually someone available if you want to learnto knit or crochet or if you are having difficulties.

We accept any materials you wish to donate—especially yarn—that is suitable for making babyclothes and blankets. Check your cupboards anddrawers. Needles and crochet hooks are alsowelcome.

Shirley Crites, 807-9773

Needlework,Knitting, Crocheting, Counted Cross-

Stitch, Etc.

How about joining us on each Wednesdayafternoon, from 1:00-3:00 pm, and bringwhatever needlework project you’re working on.Our group is doing knitting, crocheting,appliqueing, bead work, embroidery, crewel,hardanger or you-name-it. You are welcome tocome and work on your project with us. It is agood way to complete it, with friendly peopleall around. Everyone is welcome to come in tosee all the lovely work the ladies are doing.

Any questions,call Adeline Bailey: 294-2728

Hardanger

Origin: Hardanger is a delicate form of openwork which originated in Norway many yearsago. It gradually spread to our area in the U.S.Hardanger embroidery has been increasing inpopularity and receives the appreciation itdeserves.

Supplies: The only supplies needed, in additionto an even-weave fabric and thread, are tapestryneedles and a good quality embroidery scissorswith very fine points.

We have a sign in the Classroom 1 window anda display in the Sewing Room case. Come andcheck us out on Wednesdays 9:00-11:00 am.

Eleanor Blue, Site H-1132.

Cactus Quilters

Cactus Quilters meet on Monday mornings from9:30-11:30 am in the Rec. Hall. We are treatedto information, patterns and guest speakers. Thisis a group of women that enjoy quilting at alllevels and having a fun time.

As a group we go on an outing on the last Mondayof each month. We go to a different quilt shopeach month and then join together to have lunchat a selected restaurant.

This is a great way to meet and get acquaintedwith other women you might never have hadthe time to meet.

Whether you are a quilter or not, why don’t youdrop in some Monday morning and visit. Wewelcome visitors and guests and are sure youwill leave with at least one new friend and somewonderful information.

Becky Andrews, Secretary541-517-6990, # 609

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Comfort Quilts

The Comfort Quilt Group is in full swing. InFebruary, we had Nancy Curran from HeartlandHospice speak to us on how they use our quiltsin their home hospice program and presentedher with additional bundles of quilts.

We are busy at work in the Sewing Room,Thursday from 9:00-3:00 pm. Recently we havehad many visitors stop in to see our work as weput the quilts together. If you are in the area,come on in or peak in the windows.

RCW residents are never forgotten. Remember,the quilts are given to our RCW people as afriendly gesture to show we care about all ofyou and hope for a speedy recovery fromwhatever health issue you are dealing with. Soif you know of any resident that needs theComfort of one of our Quilts, please let us orany quilt member know.

Co- Chairman: Charlotte Baker # 528, 402-490-7929 or

Jan Anders, # 711, 520-573-0850

Thank-you!

We think the Cactus Quilters’ 16th annual QuiltShow on February 18 was one of the best ever,thanks to all the talented quilters in our park.Thank-you to all who attended and participated!

We couldn’t have done it without the help ofso many quilters and spouses who entered theirquilts, helped set up and take down, and dideverything before, during, and after the show.

A list of winners and Best of Show is posted inthe Sewing and Crafts Room. Thank-you also foryour generous donations through the raffle ticketand boutique sales. These funds will enable usto continue making and donating Comfort Quiltsto many organizations and individuals in thecoming year.

Sue Mattson and Charlotte BakerQuilt Show Co-Chairs

Bird Club

This is the beginning of migration north of manybird species, especially the warblers. This isthe last month of the season for scheduledoutings. Meet at classroom #1 each Friday forsignup and rides. Remember to bring water,lunch, binoculars and bird ID book. A walkingstick is helpful too.

Friday, March 2nd, 7:00 am—Patagonia LakeState Park and Kino Springs. Some rough walkingin state park. A state park permit is needed ora fee per car of four people.

Friday, March 9th, 7:00 am—To be determined.

Friday, March 16th, 7:00 am—Pena Blanc Lakeand Rio Rico fields.

Friday, March 23rd, 7:00 am—Sierra Vista andadjacent canyons for hummingbirds andmigrating warblers. Also San Pedro RiparianNational area and Mary Jo’s Bed and Breakfast.

Friday, March 30th, 7:00 am—Madera Canyonarea. Bring your Senior National Park passportsif you have them.

Thank you for a great birding season,Charles Kvool, Rincon Country West

Bird Club president, Site B-1charlie@kvool.com

Desert Explorers

Desert Explorers are enjoying desert hikes everyWednesday morning. Schedules are postedoutside the main office through March.We meet in Classroom 1 at 7:15 am and leave at7:30 am. Wear your hiking boots, bring a snack,plenty of water and money for the driver.Join a fun group for a variety of Tucson hikes.

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RCW (Thursday) Hiking Club

For those of us who love hiking, there’s nothingmore inviting than the many trails through thecanyons and valleys all around Tucson – andbeyond! Join us on Thursday mornings. You areguaranteed to enjoy great views and lots ofmemories while getting a terrific workout andmeeting other hikers.

Early mornings may be cool but can warm upquickly so make sure to wear layers to maintaincomfort. Good hiking footwear, hiking poles,water and adequate food to sustain you arerecommended.

If you don’t wish to drive your own vehicle,you may join other drivers. You will be asked toshare the cost of vehicle expenses. We meet at7:15 am in Classroom 1 and depart at 7:30 am.The proposed (but changeable) list of hikes isalways posted in the glass enclosed activitybulletin board outside the RCW office. We lookforward to meeting you and sharing with youthe Tucson outdoors.

Questions about the Thursday Hiking Club shouldbe directed to: Ed DeVries, 219-671-7363, CurtHahn, 303-625-3719 or Anita Mayer, 520-288-3589.

Golf

I cannot believe that March is already here; feelslike we just arrived. Golf is going greatguns with both the Tuesday and Thursday groups. Welcome all new golfers. This month, theTuesday group will be playing Torres Blancas,Tubac and Canoa Ranch. The Thursday group willbe playing Canoa Ranch, Canoa Hills, Tubac andTorres Blancas. If interested, you can sign upfor these outstanding courses in the CoffeeRoom. For those of you who are leaving thismonth, have a safe summer. And to the rest,see you next month.

Pat Mulvaney

Shuffleboard

Congratulations to the following RCW shufflerswho participated in tournaments:Split Singles held at FHTV on January 9-11:Men’s Championship - Wayne Sager 1st placeand Mac McFarlin, 3rd place. Womens’sChampionship - 1st Place, Jo Bender.State Split Singles: Marilyn Shelton qualifiedfor and received a plaque for 5th PlaceConsolation.Tucson Senior Olympics held at RCW: Men:Gold: Mac McFarlin, John Pretty and Ron Eising;Silver: Bruce Larson, Ron Johnson, and JohnLawrence. Bronze: Clayton Rawson, VirgilMusch, and Adrian Utrup. Women: Gold: JoBender, Silver: Jeannine Schreck and EleanorBlue, Bronze: Marilyn Shelton. Doubles: Gold:Ron Johnson and Bob Charlot, Silver: Dick Davisand Yvonne Hulke (DP), Bronze: Jo Bender andFred Goebel and Eleanor Blue and Chuck Cooper.District 2 Any Doubles held at TE on February6-8: Darwin Smoots and Kent Elm, 4th placeChampionship; Bob Charlot and Ron Johnson,3rd place Consolation; Bruce Larson and PhyllisSutherland, 4th place Consolation.Coming up in March:March 1-2, Pro/Am, Site TBDMarch 8-9, Tournament of Champions, Site TBDMarch 8 RCW Shufflebord Pot Luck, in the RallyRoom

Park play continues on Mondays and Thursdaysat 8:45 am and 6:00 pm. We will provide lessonsduring park play. If you would like individuallessons, covering every aspect of the game, callRon Petry at 807-6416.

We will be hosting the Hot Fudge Sundaes onMarch15th at 6:00 pm. Tickets are available inthe Activity Office, at Friday Coffee and at thedoor. Please bring your own bowl and spoon.

The RCW Shuffleboard Club would like to thankRobert Garden for the new Hot Fudge Sundaesigns that he painted for us. A small plaque willalso be installed on the signs in memory of KarenRathbun. We miss you Karen.

Marian Eising, Secretary, 741-8412, H-550

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Bicycle Club

The RCW Bicycle Club rides Mondays at 9:30am, and Fridays at 1:00 pm from the parking lotbehind the Wood Shop, weather permitting.March 30th is the last organized club ride thisseason.

Monday rides are on bike trails, or roads withlittle traffic, and are 8-14 miles (round trip) atan easy 10 mph pace - no-one is left behind.Transportation of bikes to the starting locationis often needed. Vehicles that can carry severalbikes ensure no-one is left behind.

Friday rides are for experienced riders who areOK with biking on busy streets’ such as SouthMission. We start from the park. Rides are 25-40 miles at a 14+ mph pace.

A coffee stop is mandatory for all rides! Forride and schedule info join google group http://groups.google.com/group/rcwbikers, or checkthe bulletin board outside the office. Helmetsand signing a waiver release form are required.

Contacts: Dave & Marilyn Fitzjohn, H543, (520)440-7689

Low-Impact Aerobics

March is here with the promise of a wonderfulspring and summer. With all the exciting thingsyou will want to do as the weather warms, youwill need to have your body in top condition. Agood start to your day is low-impact aerobics.This will get you looking and feeling your best.

We exercise to a variety of videos that are gearedfor seniors. They are for balance training, usingweights to strengthen our muscles, and aerobicsfor general conditioning. Some days we do a three-mile walk that never takes us out of the RecreationHall. And you can always modify the movementto adapt to your capabilities.

So come join us Monday through Thursday in theRecreation Hall and bring a friend. It’s alwaysmore fun when you bring someone to exercisewith you. Wear comfortable clothes and bring yourhand weights or borrow some of ours if you aren’tsure what weight you would like to purchase. Westart at 7:45 am and 50 minutes later you are outthe door with renewed energy to begin the daysactivities.

Have a question? Call me.Sue Charlot: 509-952-5645

Yoga

Yoga meets every Tuesday morning at 8:45 amand on Friday morning at 11:15 am in the Rec.Hall. Bring your mats and join us for an hour ofstretching and relaxation. We use various DVDswith an emphasis on yoga for seniors orbeginners. Please note that the Friday morningclass is a new addition to the Yoga class schedule.We are very pleased that now our Yoga classcan meet two times a week. An extra class eachweek will strengthen our Yoga skills andconditioning.

Jean Smith #328

Medical Personnel & Nurses

There will be a Nurses meeting on Tuesday, March6th in Classroom 2 at 10:00 am. Wanda Ameyhas agreed to take over scheduling the bloodpressure clinics and would like to meet withthe nurses or anyone trained to do bloodpressures in order to set up a tentative schedulefor next year. If you are interested in helpingwith the BP clinics, please come and join us forthe meeting or let Wanda know when you willbe back in the park next fall and winter andwhat days you would be willing to help withblood pressures. Thanks so much for all yourhelp this season. See you March 6, 2012.

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T.O.P.S.

We have had many great programs this year helpingus all to learn portion control, reducing artificialsweetener use, complete nutrition using redquinoa, plus many other useful aids to healthfulliving. Please join us this season.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) group, men andwomen, meet every Monday morning in Card Room2 . Our program starts at 7:30 am with weigh-infor members beginning at 6:50 am and ending at7:20 am (note new time).

TOPS is a non-profit organization designed to helpmen and women take off pounds sensibly and tokeep off pounds sensibly. Come look us over andpossibly join us for weekly learning, support andfun concerning nutrition, portion control and foodchoices.

Joy Fehrenz

Hand and Foot Tournament

We will be having our hand and foot tournamentSun., March 25 in the Rally Room. It will startpromptly at 2:30 pm. There is a signup sheet inthe Coffee Room. The entry fee will be $5.00.Monies will be paid out to the top 5 playerswith the highest scores. Both games are timed(1hr. 20 min. per game) with a 10 min. break inbetween.

If you have not played this great game beforeor need to refresh your memory, stop by theCard Room most evenings ( except Tuesday ) orin Card Room 2 on Thursday at 12:30 pm.Everyone seems to have different rules so ifyou have not played by RCW rules, please stopby Card Room and pick up a set of our rules.

For information or questions please callSharron Overman, 520-360-2306.

Bridge

Duplicate Bridge

Every Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm. Bring yourpartner and arrive a few minutes early for tableassignments. We play in the Recreation Hall.

Need a partner?Call Clubby at 605-440-1585

Fun Bridge

Mondays and Fridays at 12:30 pm. Plan to arrivearound noon to pick a partner and play a few“warm-up” hands. Sundays and Thursdays, we playat 6:00 pm in Classroom 1.

Questions?Call Sarah Ruegg at 360-472-1107

OctoberfestRed Hat Society

Karen Cutting has volunteered to chair theOctoberfest again this October with Nancy Wrynassisting. We will need many more volunteerhelpers for this fun end-of-the-Sunbird-seasonpotluck. This event is open to all RCW parkresidents. Thank you Karen and Nancy!

Pam Anderson and Jan Hedgpeth are co-chairinga Red Hat Victorian Tea in January next year.More info on this fun event in the fall.

Any ladies on the Sunbird Red Hat membershiplist last summer will be on this summer’s listunless they call to be removed. Any ladies thatwould like to join this group for the summer,please contact Jan Hedgpeth.

Jan Hedgpeth, GQM RCW Red HatsLot 1082,741-9565

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VA Hosipital

I want to thank all of you good folks who gaveclean lightly used clothing and books to our VAhospital. The many buildings on the corner ofAjo and Sixth Avenue are part of SAVAHCS(Southern Arizona VA Health Care System). Ifyou are a sunbird or snowbird please considervolunteering at this hospital, said to be one ofthe best VA Hospitals in the country. Manyvolunteers go elsewhere in the summer, but thereis always a need right here in Tucson. Militaryand non-military volunteers are most welcome.

To learn more about opportunities please readthe VA Bulletin Board across from our library. Ihave tried to keep it up to date.

Mary E. Hallesy: #39, Phone 889-3926

1951-52 Class ReunionOur 60th!

High School Class Reunion Monday March 19, 2012at Kennedy Park by the Lake, 10:30 am.

Last spring a few of us who knew each other wellhad a 60th High School Reunion at Kennedy Lakeone morning. Others heard about it, and wanteda repeat. So this year, after the concerts and plays,we will be having another including this year’sclass of 1952. Some of us have yearbooks, pictures,stories and although we come from all over thecountry (Provinces welcome too), from very smalland very large high schools, we Depression erababies ended up here at Rincon Country West.

Bring a snack to share and your canteen or thermosof coffee, tea or whatever. Also bring memoriesof those high school daze. Spouses welcome, wehave CD’s of music of the late 40’s and early 50’s,and a battery powered boom box thanks to DuaneHallesy. Bring Binoculars if you have them as wejust might find some interesting ducks and perhapsan osprey. Maybe bring a folding chair, but theramada is covered, and there are tables andbenches underneath . Lois and a few more of uscan lead those wishing a walk around the area.

Questions: Mary E. Hallesy: # 39B, 889-3926Lois Beckenbaugh: # 423D, 294-5283

Nancy Frost: # 473K, 294-3670Joy Fehrenz: #733P, 206-369-5591Gerry Paulson: # 651L, 295-0196

Around TownResearched by Rachel Margolis

Arizona Opera : AidaMarch 3rd & 4th

Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 2pmTucson Music Hall - 260 S Church Ave, 85701

This season marks the first performance of Aida atArizona Opera in more than a decade. A musicaland visual feast, this production features massive

Solos’

We welcome all single new comers to our park.If you are single and would like to meet othersingles with a desire for friendship. Join us onthe first and third Sundays of the month in theRec. Hall.

March events are as follows:

Sunday, March 4 will be a Social in the Rec.Hall at 5:00 pm. Bring snacks to share, coffeeand tea will be available B.Y.O.S.

Monday, March 12 will be a Picnic at AquaCalente Park, please schedule to leave RCW by10:00 am to allow time for a brief tour beforehaving a picnic lunch. Sandwiches and soft drinksare povided by the club. A sign up sheet will bein the Coffee Room by March 9th.

Sunday, March 18th is our Pot Luck at 5:00 pmin the Rec Hall. Coffee and tea will be availableor bring a beverage of you choice as well asyour own service.

Watch the Solo’s board for any changes.

Carl Stubbington, 889-3509

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sets that evoke the temples and tombs ofancient Egypt. The legendary triumphal marchscene provides an eye-popping spectacle asscores of soldiers and their captives march acrossthe stage. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.For more information call 520.293.4336 or onlineat www.azopera.com.

Music in the CanyonMarch 4th 2012

5700 N Sabino Canyon Rd, 85750Noon - 5pm

Suggested Donation - Free Parking

Friends of Sabino Canyon present a concert withlocal musicians and local food, and a children’sarea in beautiful Sabino Canyon. This year theywill feature a variety of traditional music inhonor of Arizona’s 100 years of statehood. Formore information call 520.749.1900 or on theweb at www.sabinocanyon.org.

30th Annual Walk PowwowMarch 10th & 11th, 2012

1950 W San Xavier Rd, 85746

Annual Gather of the Tohono O’odham Nation,with inter-tribal dances, hoop dance contest,drum contests, crafts, and food at Mission SanXavier del Bac. For more information call520.294.5727 or on the web at www.waknet.org.

4th Ave Spring Street FairMarch 23rd - March 25th 2012

Open 10am - 6pm316 N Fourth Ave, 85705

Free Admission

The Fourth Avenue Street Fair began in 1970 whenFourth Avenue merchants put tables in front of theirstores to attract customers before the holidays.From that beginning it was developed into one ofthe premier street fairs in the nation, drawingcrowds of 200,000 to 350,000 and ranking as oneof the top visual arts fairs in the country. For moreinformation call 520.624.5004 or on the web atwww.fourthavenue.org.

Playcrafters

Come join us this month as we begin our plansfor the 2012 Christmas presentation – giventhe first or second week-end in December. Weneed your ideas. Our next meeting will be onThursday, March 1, 2012, at 1:00 pm in the RallyRoom. We will have outstanding entertainmentand always lots of fun.

February found our Readers Theater entertainingat four different Tucson assisted living facilities,two were at the VA facilities. An additional threemore facilities are scheduled in March. Theyare reading a play of a couple who started atour business for seniors and have five differentwomen with them this trip. This is the 5th seasonthat the Readers Theater of Playcrafters hasperformed this great outreach to ourcommunity. Nancy Vogel is directing andnarrating the 30 minute play with a doublecasting, that way each person has at least 3times to perform or has a replacement if illnessstrikes.

All Playcrafters and a friend are invited to thisyear’s After Glow party in the Rally Room onMarch 29 beginning at 11:30 am. The “dangles”for the play will be awarded, the 2011-2012angel will be announced. The installation of ournew officers will occur plus the Readers Theaterwill perform. A BIG THANK YOU to allPlaycrafters for helping to make this anotherwonderful season!