Sun City Festival Community AssociationContact Information October 2014

The Fall 2014 ASU Lifelong Learn-ing sessions will begin at the end of October, so register today to get your class choices!

Class schedules and registration forms are at the Member Services Desk as well as online through our community website, www.OurSunC-ityFestival.net. Receive a ten percent discount on your course fee total when you register for six or more fee-paid sessions.

Many popular courses return including Southwest Gardening, Intro-duction to iPhones and iPads, as well as many new course sessions like Travels Through Peru. Register today!

26501 West Desert Vista Boulevard, Buckeye, Arizona 85396

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Register Today For ASU LLL Courses!

2014 USAPA National Pickleball Tournament,

November 2 - 9The 6th USAPA National Pickleball Tournament is right around the corner, and is once again being hosted by Sun City Festival. This years tournament will be held from November 2 - 9 at the Pickle-ball Complex.

Participation levels have never been greater with over 630 play-ers registered for this years event. Men and women ranging in age from 19 - 80 will be competing in Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles.

If you are not participating in the tournament, we certainly encour-age you to come out and watch some great matches and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Members of the SCF Pickleball Club will also be competing in the Nationals so come and support your friends and neighbors.

Matches start each morning at 8:00 am and run into the early evening hours.

You can get the complete event schedule at, http://www.usapa.org/nationals-schedule/

Board of Directors Meeting

Tuesday, October 281:30 pm

Celebration Hall

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Player Development Clinic

As part of our Get Golf Ready Program, we will be offer-ing a Player Development Clinic on Monday, October 27 from 11 am - 12:30 pm. We will have both full swing and short game stations set up with emphasis on the basic fundamentals of each area. This clinic is limited to the first 20 participants and the cost is just $20.

Please sign-up in the Golf Shop.

October 84:00 - 6:00 pm Dining Hours: Sun 8 am - 7 pm, Mon & Tue 11 am - 7 pm,

Wed thru Sat 11 am - 8 pmHappy Hour: Monday - Friday 3 pm - 6 pm

Bob Marotta & Friends

live entertainment

2014 Over-Seeding ScheduleThe Copper Canyon Golf Course will be closed on Monday, October 6 for over-seeding and will re-open on Saturday, October 25.

live entertainment

Like MindsOctober 15

4:00 - 6:00 pm

October 254:00 - 6:00 pm

KARAOKE

Presented by Pat-Mark Productions

Why Over-Seed?Each October we close the course for three weeks to accomplish Over-Seeding. Why would we want to close the course for three weeks just as the weather is getting nice and the course is in great shape?

The reason is to provide our golfers with a better playing surface and green grass during the cool winter months. If we dont go through the Over-Seed process, our Bermuda base turf becomes yellowish/brown after the first frost of the year. The Bermuda grass actually goes dormant during the cooler winter months. For this reason, we Over-Seed with Rye grass, which is a cool season grass that is able to grow in the winter months.

The process begins by cutting the Bermuda grass short, a pro-cess called scalping, and reducing the water supply, thus forcing the Bermuda grass into a state of dormancy. We then seed thecourse with Rye grass and turn the water back on to germinate the Rye seed. Rye grass requires constant moisture until it germi-nates and matures. October temperatures are ideal for this pro-cess and keeps the Bermuda grass dormant.

We hope this helps answer the question of Why Over-Seed? and we appreciate your patience during this process.2

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October 2 Sun Valley Solar Seminar 10 am Sable Room

Stargazing Night 7:30 pm Celebration Hall/Outdoors

October 4 Concert In The Park 7 - 9 pm Sage Center Event Lawn

October 9 Bookmobile 9 am -12 pm Sage Center Parking Lot

AXA Advisors Seminar 10 am Sable Room

October 11 Del Webb Goes Pink: Breast Cancer Run/Walk Fundraiser & SW Brunch

October 14 Weight Watchers Seminar 8 am Sable Room October 15 Humana Seminar 10 am Sable Room

October 16 Dynamic Wealth Seminar 9 am Sable Room

October 17 Flu & Pneumonia Vaccines 9 am - 12 pm Celebration Hall

Dynamic Wealth Seminar 12 pm Celebration Hall West

Solar Topps Seminar 4 pm Celebration Hall West

October 18 Chartered Club Expo & Craft Fair 9 am -1 pm Celebration Hall, Mtg Rms

Oktoberfest 12 - 3 pm Sage Center Pool/Patio

October 21 ABBAFab - Premier ABBA Experience 7 pm Celebration Hall

October 22 Take Shape For Life Seminar 10 am Sable Room

October 23 Bookmobile 9 am - 12 pm Sage Center Parking Lot

Edward Jones Seminar 10 am Sable Room

October 24 Retirement Ins. Specialist Seminar 10 am Celebration Hall West

Country Western Dance Night 7 - 9 pm Celebration Hall

October 28 Heat Shield Energy Seminar 11 am Celebration Hall

October 29 PSP & Associates Seminar 4 pm Celebration Hall

October 30 Toyota Car Buying Dos & Donts 9 am sable Room

October 31 Halloween Creature Feature 10 am -10 pm Celebration Hall

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Register at Member Services in the Sage Center

Wednesday, Oct 8: Cliff Castle Casino

Thursday, Oct 30: Ft. McDowell Casino

Friday, Nov 14: Vee Quiva Casino

CASINO DAY TRIPSJoin us on

November 7th at 10 am in Celebration Hall

Learn more about upcoming trips and tours.

December 9: Algodones, Mexico

December 14-15: Tucson A Tri-Nation Holiday Celebration

December 31 - Jan. 2: 126th Annual Rose Bowl Parade

4Genealogy ClubLearn the what, where and how of genealogy. We share techniques, methods, resources, and facilities used in genealogy research. Meetings are 2nd Wed, Oct - May at 3pm.Contact:David Komassa 262-957-4075

Golf Chartered ClubWe are always accepting applications for new members! Womens Group play every Mon, Tue, & Fri. Mens Group play is every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday.Contact: Bill Kreager Mens Golf Group, 352-553-4351 or Sharon Basse Womens Golf Group, 928-252-3430

Fine Arts ClubCreatively Making a Difference. Come join us. Classes are offered Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays - October thru April. Beginners thru advanced artists are welcome.Contact:Pat Bolhous 309-945-3831

Pickleball ClubWe are dedicated to the promotion of Pickleball and encourage everyone to come out and join us in the fun! Open play daily. See our website for further information at www.scfpickleballclub.comContact: Jim Werner651-249-4771 or email scfpickleballclub@hotmail.com

Barrel BuddiesWe hold wine tasting group events in our members homes (twice per month), at outside venues, or joint events with other wine clubs. Contact:Rich Sackett480-809-5848

Hiking ClubWe offer many exciting hiking trips all over the region. Acivities will resume with the Oct. 14 meeting. We offer all levels of hiking to suite your experience.Contact:Patrick Smith 307-690-3164

The Players ClubWe offer 21 morning, afternoon, and evening session of your favorite card & board games. Merely attend any one of your choice to join.Contact:Marge Pergola928-252-6272

Pottery & Ceramics ClubStop by our fabulous studio and check out our Pottery and Ceramic projects created by our talented members. Please contact us if you are interested in joining.Contact: Linda Mayer623-476-2106lgmayer22@cox.net

The Lady PuttersCome and enjoy the camaraderie of friends while enhancing and developing your putting skills. We have now resumed the season with an 8:30 am sign-in. We play on Mon & Wed at 12:30pm and Thursdays at 9:30am. Please join us.Contact: Sandi Lee 480-612-3151 or Becky Boger 989-763-2924

The Softball ClubFestival men & women of all skill levels are invited to play slow-pitch softball! Never too late to join a team and have fun.Contact: Gary Petullo 623-252-6919, petullog@gmail.com

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Mystery RidersWe are a group of motorcyle enthusiasts who ride on Thursdays and at least two Saturdays or Sundays per month throughout Arizona. We have all makes and models in our group. Contact:Tom Dudley608-628-4272

Dont Worry, Bead Happy Join us if you are interested in beading jewelry and other related beading projects. Beginners and advanced crafters welcome. All Saturday bead classes resume in September.Contact:Marlene Silver 623-249-5917

Sun City Festival offers a spectacular variety of activities for all residents, including an assortment of Chartered Clubs ranging from hobbies and various arts and crafts groups to sports, food, and social groups.

Browse the listings and join any or all of the 30+ clubs that interest you. You may find many new opportunities and even make some new friends in the process.

To learn more about these clubs, go to the community website at www.OurSunCityFestival.net under Clubs and Interest Groups. Take advantage of joining online and viewing club pictures, calendars, and event information.

Festival RV ClubJoin us to learn more about RVing and find ways to enhance the RV life you love. We bring together those who wish to travel and who enjoy the recreational vehicle lifestyle. Contact: Bill Hallock936-239-7423

Line Dancers ClubThursdays, Basic Steps and Beginner Dances offered at 10:30 am. Intermediate at 11:20 am. Keep on Moving! Great exercise, great fun and great people!Contact: Joanne Palaoro480-285-4442

Festival Bytes Computer ClubWe meet the third Thursday of the month at 3 pm in Celebration Hall. If you own a computer, smart phone, tablet or are thinking of buying one, check us out! Contact: Carolyn Whitehead penguincw@cox.net orfestivalbytes.com

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Gourmet ClubEnthusiastic foodies who enjoy cooking then enjoy a 4-course meal at SCF in a private home. Great way to meet people & try a set menu. Come as a guest (if room, call Linda 252-3555), or join the Club anytime. Dinners are once a month, usually on the 3rd Sun. Attend demos and group events also.Contact: Vel Moss 251-422-2078 or see the Club notebook for details.

Glass Arts ClubWe are offering a fall training class for residents who have an interest in learning about traditional & warm (fused) glass. Contact us for info on registration, dates, & cost. The Glass Studio is open M-Sat 7am-7pm; Sun 1pm-7pm.Contact:Barbara Waggoner928-252-2958Ltbarb2@icloud.com

Woodcrafters ClubThe Club encourages all facets of woodworking and welcome residents of any skill level. Woodcarving Class is every Wednesday at 8 am in the shop. The new Ring Machine is operating & offers a simple way to make bowls. Our general meeting is every 3rd Friday of the month.Contact: Dave Dietz928-252-2610daviddietz@cox.net

Chartered clubs

Tennis ClubWe offer opportunities for all levels of play. Mixed Doubles Drop-in sessions are on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:00 am. Check the court bulletin board and tennis web page for other sessions and times.Contact: Dan Walton928-252-3990

Festival Car ClubA mixture of Muscle, Vintage and Sports Car enthusiasts dedicated to having fun. We sponsor monthly outings, events and road trips.Contact: Perry Burrell928-252-2097 or Chuck Roderique 928-252-2497

Desert HarmonyDesert Harmony is on hiatus for the summer. Will return to rehearsals on Oct. 6 at 6:30 pm in Aerobics Room. If interested in joining us, please contact us. Thanks to the community for your support!Contact: Pat Kubler 623-521-9687 or pkubler@yahoo.com

Canadian/American Friendship ClubWe bring Americans and Canadians together for fun and friendship. We plan various activities, trips, and more.Contact:Terry Barnard 928-232-0262 or Chuck Smith 928-252-6976

Knit One & Crochet TooJoin us if you knit, crochet or would like to learn. Weekly gatherings are Mondays at 9 am and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 pm. Drop in to participate anytime. Contact:Nancy Sandford 716-909-1712

The Quilting BeesWe enjoy getting together for quilting projects. Contact us for more information or to join the Quilting Bees.Contact:Patti Parr928-252-3215Jane Lyon214-551-8314

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Crafty ScrappersJoin us in preserving your memories digitally or with traditional scrapbooking. Wed 9am - 2pm; 2nd Saturday each month.Contact:Dar Racheyarizonadar@gmail.com

The Brew CrewWe have hosted many successful events with a variety of beers and conversation. Contact us for information on upcoming events.Contact:Milt Levy 928-252-6952 or Bob King623-293-0892

Digital Photo ClubWe offer photographic opportunities for all experience levels.We will not be meeting from June - August but will be out taking pictures! Join us for meetings, presentations & fun.Contact: Chuck Roderique928-252-2497

Festival Association of Beauties (FABs)We promote social interaction among women at Sun City Festival and meet for lunch every Friday, at 11:30 am, at the Indigo Grille. FABs is open to all residents of Sun City Festival. Contact: Karen Gierman928-252-4932

Paper Crafts & MoreCreate beautiful cards & other paper projects. All skill levels are welcome. Join us Tuesdays at 9:30 am - noon. Wednesday evening classes resume on Oct. 15. Contact: Sharon Ziede 928-252-6059

Paws & Claws Pet Club We offer all types of pet information to pet owners. We are suspending our meetings until fall as the summers are too warm for our pets. Contact: Kathi Landis 503-580-6069

Social Dance ClubMembers learn social dances in a fun environment. Couples Dance Lessons taught 2-3 times per year Mon 6:30 pm. Registration is required. Social dance lessons with the Dance Doctors will begin in the fall.Contact: Ellie Brachfeld732-616-4667

Chartered Club Expo & Craft Sale

Saturday, October 189:00 am - 1:00 pm

Celebration Hall, Terra Cotta &

Coriander Rooms

Learn about the Clubs, join them, and purchase handmade

items for sale.

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Hours of Operation:

Monday - Tuesday 11 am - 7 pmWednesday - Saturday 11 am - 8 pm

Happy Hour: Mon - Fri 3 pm - 6 pm

Sunday Breakfast: 8 am - 12 pmSunday All Day Menu: 12 pm - 7 pm

Pizza Mondays: All Day 11 am - 7 pm Latin Tuesdays: All Day 11 am - 7 pm

Wednesdays, Asian Night: 4 pm - 8 pm Thursdays, Italian Night: 4 pm - 8 pm

Fridays, Fish/Seafood: 4 pm - 8 pm

Saturdays, Prime Rib Night: 4 pm - 8 pm

Chartered Club ActivitiesRESIDENT PROFILE

October 6 - 24Course Closed for

Over-Seeding

October 27Player Development Clinic

Mondays, Tuesdays, FridaysSCF Womens Golf Group

Mondays, Wednesdays & FridaysSun City Festival Mens Golf Group

Lainie and Billy Ruben

Lainie and Billy Ruben have resided in Sun City Festival since 2011.

Before coming to Sun City Festival, they lived in Columbus, Ohio where they owned and operated a retail jewelry store together. They have been married for 45 years and have a son, a daughter, and three wonderful grandchildren. Lainie graduated from The Ohio State University and

Billy from Miami University (Ohio). Billy went on to earn his Graduate Gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America.

In 1994 when their kids were both in college, they began traveling extensively in their RV. They fell in love with the Southwest and knew that someday theyd like to retire here. When that someday came, they chose to live in Sun City Festival because of the active lifestyle, variety of activities, and especially all the friendly faces!

Billy is presently the president of the Shalom Group in Sun City Festival and is a Neighborhood Representative for the Desert Peak area.

They both enjoy and participate in many activities and clubs in the community and just started playing golf.

Pickleball 8:00amLadies Doubles Tennis 8:00am

Fine Arts 8:30amMah Jongg 9:00am

Knit One & Crochet Too 9:00amPickleball Womens Rotational Play 12:00pm

Dealers Choice Poker 12:30pmChess or Scrabble 12:30pm

Lady Putters 12:30pmWoodcrafters 5:30pm

Euchre 6:30pmSocial Dance - Ballroom Lessons 6:30pm

Pickleball 7:00pm

Pickleball 8:00amMixed Doubles Drop-In Tennis 8:00am

Players Club -Play Anything 9:00amPaper Crafts & More 9:30am

Contract Bridge 1:00pmWater Volleyball 1:00pm

Knit One & Crochet Too 1:00pmTx Hold Em Poker Trn (1st & 3rd Tue) 5:30pm

Omaha Poker (2nd,4th,5th Tue) 5:30amPonytail Canasta 6:30pm

Pickleball 7:00pm

Pickleball 8:00amWood Carving Class 8:00am

Mens Doubles Tennis 8:00amFine Arts 8:30am

Crafty Scrappers 9:00amPlayers Club -Open Play 9:00am

Mah Jongg Marathon (2nd) 9am-4:00pmMah Jongg 12:30pm

Texas HoldEm Poker 12:30pmLady Putters 12:30pm

Dont Worry Bead Happy 2:00pmPaper Crafts & More 6:00pmSingle Deck Pinochle 6:30pm

Pickleball 7:00pm

Pickleball 8:00amMixed Doubles Drop-in Tennis 8:00am

Fine Arts 9:00amBeginner Bridge/Mah Jongg 9:00am

Lady Putters 9:30amLine Dancing Beginner Lessons 10:30am

Line Dancing Intermediate Lessons 11:15amDuplicate Bridge 12:00pm

Water Volleyball 1:00pmKnit One & Crochet Too 1:00pm

Dealers Choice Poker 5:00pmPartners Pinochle 6:30pm

Pickleball 7:00pm

Pickleball 8:00amContract Bridge 9:00am

Quilting Bees 9:00amFABs Luncheon 11:30am

Mah Jongg 12:30pmBunco 6:30pm

Pickleball 7:00pm

Pickleball 8:00amMixed Doubles 3.0/3.5 Tennis 8:00am

Texas HoldEm 12:30pmCouples Contract Bridge 6:30pm

Pickleball 7:00pm

Mah Jongg 1:00pmBocce Ball 2:00pm

Double Deck Pinochle 6:30pmMexican Train 6:30pm

Pickleball 7:00pm

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Along with technological progress many different models of fitness trackers have been developed, including the electronic, wrist-worn devices used to measure, among other things, calorie expenditure and steps taken. These trackers interface with computers and smartphones to help users monitor weight, fitness and other physiological param-eters.

While these devices are useful and helpful, the information they provide is only as good as how it is measured. In other words, if the count of steps taken, or estimate of calories burned is inaccurate, the data may not be very beneficial.

According to Ray Browning, Ph.D., Director of Physi-cal Activity Energetics/Mechanics Lab at Colorado State University, the accuracy of fitness trackers varies widely based on brand.

All of the trackers function via a built-in accelerometer. The accelerometer senses changes in motion and acceleration, it does not measure your exertion. The device cannot tell if your arm is wielding a candy bar or a 50-pound dumbbell. And, if the wrist-worn device is not experiencing back-and-forth movement, it wont register anything. Thus, an activity like bike riding may not be fully counted, or, may not be counted at all.

In one study, estimated calorie expenditure of fitness tracking devices was compared with measured calorie expenditure via a portable metabolic analyzer. Over 69 minutes of prescribed activity, the trackers were found to be 10-15 percent off. The Fitbit mod-els were found to be more accurate than the Nike Fuel Band and some others. In addi-tion, all of the models tested overestimated calories burned. Because you are able to specifically enter the types of exercises performed, weightlifting, etc., the smartphone apps tend to add some accuracy to the number of calories burned.

Dr. Browning says the good news about the trackers is that their results are repeat-able. So, if activities are the same on a daily basis, you will know if youre burning ad-ditional calories on a day-to-day basis. This allows you to measure, not just steps and calories, but also progress. Measuring progress can be just as helpful.

The popular and technologically-advanced fitness trackers of today are convenient and easy to use. And, they allow you to estimate calorie burn and number of steps taken. Be aware, however, they may not be as accurate as you think.

Source: Fetters, K. Aliesha, How Accurate Are Fitness Tracker Devices? www.yahoo.com

Fitness ClassesEvery MondayYoga 8:45 am Pilates 8:45 amBody Sculpting & Balance 10:00 amAqua Aerobics 10:00 amZUMBA 11:00 amInterval Blast 12:00 pmGroup Cycling 4:00 pm

Every TuesdayRhythm & Smooth Moves 8:00 amCardio Core 9:15 amStrength, Stretch, Balance 10:30 amAqua Aerobics 4:00 pmYoga 5:30 pm

Every WednesdayBody Sculpting & Balance 8:00 amYoga 8:45 amZUMBA 9:00 amAqua Aerobics 10:00 amPilates 10:15 amTai Chi (sign up only) 10:15 amInterval Blast 11:30 amGroup Cycling 4:00 pm

Every ThursdayRhythm & Smooth Moves 8:00 amCardio Core 9:15 amStrength, Stretch, Balance 10:30 amEquipment Orientation 3:00 pmAqua Aerobics 4:00 pmYoga 5:30 pm

Every FridayYoga 8:00 amPilates 8:00 amBody Sculpting & Balance 9:15 amAqua Aerobics 10:00 amZUMBA 10:15 am

Every SaturdayGroup Cycling 8:00 amInterval Blast 9:30 am

by Chuck Eier, M.S. C.S.C.S., Fitness/Wellness Director

Free Blood Pressure ScreeningsOct. 3 at 2pm & Oct. 20 at 9am

Fitness/Wellness Services

Massage Therapy: 1-hr $60, 90-Minutes $90

Fitness Assessment: Complete Fitness Assessment with a personal exercise program including one lesson = $40

Equipment Orientation: Free 60-minute group session on effective and safe exercise with demonstrations.

Personal Training: One-on-one personal training session $35/hr 7

Fitness Trackers - How Accurate?

* Most classes have a $2 or $4 fee

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Bruce FriedmanCommunity Manager

928-252-2103

Leigh KleinCommunity Standards

928-252-2105

Tim OwensFacilities Director

928-252-2130

Tracy CitranoLifestyle Director928-252-2104

Chuck EierFitness & Wellness Director

928-252-2115

Lisa AnnettCommunications

Coordinator928-252-2133

George Jeffers, Ed. D.ASU Lifelong Learning

Coordinator928-252-2107

Caring Neighbors928-252-2118

Copper Canyon Golf Club/Indigo Grille

928-252-6445CopperCanyonGolfClub.com

Sales Center928-252-6500

Del Webb Customer Service800-664-3183

OurSunCityFestival.net

Marketplace Partners

Monday - Friday 5:30 am - 10:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

Wood Shop & Craft Studios928-252-2283

Sage Recreation Center928-252-2100

Fax: 928-252-2102

Monday - Saturday7:00 am - 9:00 pm

Sunday 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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To advertise, contact Lisa at lannett@aamaz.com or 928-252-2133 for more information.