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Our All Volunteer
Board of Directors
GLORIA HARRIS
President
CARL MOULTON
Vice President
Sunflower Community Association,, Inc.
9401 N. Sunflower Park Drive, Tucson, AZ 85743
November 2014
Volume 17, Issue 11
FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL
By Jeanne M Collins, Chairperson
BONNIE SCOTT
Treasurer
THE BIG EVENT IS HERE! Come join us for the 14th annual Fine Arts and
Crafts Festival November 7th and 8th from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
GENE WITTMANN
Secretary
With over 30 resident artisans presenting beautiful, high quality handcrafted
items, you’re guaranteed to find a gift or something special for yourself.
Directors
FRANK HORSFALL
RUSS BEYERS
BILL MC CRONE
You’ll find Jewelry, Ceramics, Greeting Cards, Knitted & Crochet Items,
Dichroic Glass Jewelry, Photography, Wine Bags, Hot Pads, Wine Cork Trivets,
Handmade Purses, Mosaic Art, Quilted Items and so much more!
VILLAGE CENTER
520-572-9780
Fax: 520-572-8724
General Manager, Ext. 18
Melissa Low
Plan on having lunch on the back patio, The Station Pub & Grill is planning a
great menu for us.
We are asking everyone during the dates and hours of the Festival to please wait
to return or pick up books or magazines so not to interfere with the event.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Front Desk, Ext. 10
Bookkeeper, Ext. 17
Happy
*Website Address
Sunflowerliving.com
Thanksgiving
What’s Inside
Topics of Special Interest….......5
Classified Ads………………….5
Board Message…………….…..7
Committee Reports……… …...9
Special Events…..…………......9
Cuisine Events………….….....12
Cards & Games ....................... 14
Activities & Clubs .................. 16
Health & Safety ...................... 21
Community News ................... 22
Special Interest & Contacts…..23
From the Board
of Directors and
Staff
Please Remember The “Annual Meeting”
Wednesday, November 5 at 6:00 p.m.
We have been On The Road Again For You!
Enjoy a musical, sporting event,
Gourmet dining, a cruise, the
Barrett Car Auction with us or
The Arabian Horse Show
Find out more about our monthly affordable day
tours from Tucson: ontheroadagainforyou.com
Call: Fran 520-490-3709 / Sharon 520-299-8345
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
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“Expert Personalized
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Call for a FREE ESTIMATE
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N. Silverbell Rd.
THE UPS7850
STORE
$2 off UPS shipping
(Limit 3 packages)
Coupon is good through December
31, 2014.
Hours:
M-F 8am - 6 pm
Sat. 9 am - 5 pm
Sun. Closed
520.744.1999 Tel
520.744.4687
Fax
Email:
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Website:
www.theupsstorelocal
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(At Cortaro &
Silverbell in the
Frys Shopping
Center)
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Shipping & Packing
Copying Services
Freight Services
Mailbox Services
Shredding Services
U.S. Mail Services
Scanning,
Emailing
Notary Services
Special copy discounts for all
Sunflower clubs!
Free
(a $200 value)
EXAM & X-RAYS
FOR NEW PATIENTS
Expires December 31,2014
Dentist Owned.
Patient Centered.
Dr. Kevin Mortenson, DMD
Call for an appointment
520-812-7484
$49
(a $74 value)
CLEANING
FOR NEW PATIENTS
Expires December 31,2014
www.MaranaTeeth.com
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Southwest corner next to Canyon Community Bank
CLASSIFIED ADS
FOR RENT
FOR RENT – 2 BR/2 BA “Sonoita” – Highly
upgraded completely furnished& outfitted. King in
MBR, 2 oversized twins in GBR & Q sofa bed in GR.
Utilities (+ Internet & Dish TV), trash, and landscape
maintenance included. Views; walk to clubhouse.
Available 1/1/15. Bruce & Thea Berg
520-744-4206
SERVICES
POWER WASHING: Concrete driveways,
sidewalks, porches, garage floors and/or patios.
Call Ken, a Sunflower resident, 520-433-1643
for a free estimate.
PLUMBER - 41+ years exp. - Sunflower Res.
Reasonable, all plumbing. Al Avino 870-6141
TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
SOME UPCOMING EVENTS
SFCA Annual Meeting—Wednesday, November 5
at 6:00 pm-Fiesta Room.
Dance Club Party—Saturday, November 1 at 6:30
p.m.
Sunflower Neighbors-Monday, November 3 at 3:30
p.m. All Residents invited to Organizational Meeting
in the Craft Room
Election Day—Tuesday, November 4—6 am-7pm in
the Fiesta Room
Fine Arts and Craft Fair w/Artisans, Bake Sale &
Lunch—Friday & Saturday, November 7 & 8,
9 am—3 pm
RELAXING, HEALING MASSAGE.
Hot stone, MFR, Reflexology, Reiki. Chillie R
Shummon, LMT. Sunflower Res.(520) 579-7769 or
(520) 302-8644 (cell) Gift Certificate Available.
Veterans Day Flagpole Ceremony & Reception—
Tuesday, November 11, 9:30 a.m.
PLUMBER—If you have plumbing projects or
problems call A. Plumber! I’ve been plumbing here
since the beginning! Adam 401-3495
Annual “Chow Line” Potluck Veterans & Potluck
Club- Thursday, November 13 at 5:30 p.m.
RELAX AND ENJOY your get-together, party or
celebration. For prep, set-up, serving and clean-up
services, call Diane 579-8585.
DOG GROOMING: One-on-one attention,
discount prices, dogs up to 25 lbs only. Sunflower
resident, call Shirley for appointment. 904-7475
GARAGE DOOR PROBLEMS?
KEYPADS, REMOTES, Spring. Opener repair/
replacement, safety inspections and annual
maintenance. Sunflower resident Mark Karwoski
30+ years Exp. 203-1948
GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING--honest & reliable.
Also able to house sit and do minor repairs
Mimi Jenner 406-750-6451 or 520-579-6557
Sunflower resident—references available
HOUSE CLEANING – I can make your house
sparkle!
Call Diane 579-8585
TAILORING AND ALTERATIONS. Custom
designed handbags. SF Resident Dottie Mowatt
579-8619
Bingo—Tuesday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Board Study Session—Wednesday, November 14 at
4 p.m.
Culinary Club Dinner—This Spud’s for You
(Baked Potato Dinner) Thursday, November 20 at
5:30 p.m.
Karaoke—Saturday, November 22 with Marty
Freese at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday Night Dance with Marty Rice-Saturday,
November 29 at 6 p.m.’til 8:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 CENTER
OPEN FROM 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 HAPPY
THANKSGIVING -CENTER CLOSED
DECEMBER
New Year’s Eve Red Carpet Gala-Wednesday,
December 31 from 8 p.m. to midnight
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The Association provides this publication for informational purposes only. Sunflower does not guarantee or promote any of the products or services
advertised herein and assumes no responsibility for the statements made in this publication. Information regarding advertising rates, deadlines, and
policy information may be obtained by contacting the
Village Center Front Desk at Phone: (520) 572-9780 ● Fax: (520) 572-8724
Published monthly by Staff & Volunteers of Sunflower Community Association, Inc. 9401 N. Sunflower Park Drive, Tucson, AZ 85743
SUNFLOWER VILLAGE CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday – Wednesday - Friday
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday - Saturday
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fitness Center and Swimming Pool are accessible Before and After Village Center Hours of Operation with
Resident Proximity Card only, from 5:00 a.m. until Village Center opens and from Village Center closing until 11:00 p.m. daily.
SUN CATCHER ADVERTISING RATES
All Advertisements Printed in the Sun Catcher Are Located On Our Website
OUTSIDE BACK COVER
The following ads must run for 3 months with NO changes
1 /8 page
$170.00
3 months
1 /4 page
$320.00
3 months
1 /2 page
$490.00
3 months
1 & 2 PAGES INSIDE FRONT AND BACK COVERS
The following ads must run for 3 months with NO changes
1 /8 page
$140.00
3 months
1 /4 page
$264.00
3 months
1 /2 page
$404.00
3 months
AD
If any changes are made in an ad on the 3-Month Rate, a Flat Charge of $15.00 will be applied for each change.
This charge applies to all ads.
1-Month
3-Months
1 /8 page
$45.00
$122.00
1 /4 page
$85.00
$230.00
1 /2 page
$130.00
$351.00
Full Page
$235.00
$635.00
FLYER
$75.00 – 700 May thru Dec.,900 Jan. thru April, Inserts one or two sided, prepared in bulk must be delivered to the Village Center by the 20th of the month.
CLASSIFIED ADS
COLUMN LINE (3/12” LINE) NEW TIME ROMAN 12PT. AVG. 40 CHARACTERS AND OR SPACES PER LINE
MEMBER RATE: $3.00 PER LINE / NON-MEMBER RATE: $7.00 PER LINE
DEADLINES AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All data and payment must be received at the Sunflower Village Center by the 12th of the month.
Ads should be prepared on a disc, or submitted by email to [email protected]. (note change in email address for advertising only).
Ad should be submitted with a hard copy and full payment to Sunflower Community Association, Inc.
9401 N. Sunflower Park Drive, Tucson, AZ 85743 (520- 572-9780)
DISCLAIMER: The acceptance of an ad or flyer by the Association does not constitute approval or endorsement by the
Sunflower Community Association, Inc. and the Association reserves the right to refuse any material that is deemed to be
inappropriate. The terms, conditions and rates charged are subject to change at any time without notice.
All signed contracts will, of course, be honored.
SUN CATCHER DEADLINE
Just a reminder to everyone who submits articles for the Sun Catcher: the deadline is the 12th of the month.
This deadline was arrived at to insure that all homeowners receive the publication in a timely manner.
This allows residents to plan and participate in the next month’s activities.
Ideally articles would be submitted as a Word Document attachment to an email. If you aren’t able to submit it in that format,
you can also submit it on a disk. Please keep the article to 250 words or less. Please email all articles to [email protected]
Thank you for your cooperation
BOARD MESSAGE
By Gloria Harris
We are looking forward to the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 5 at 6:00 p.m. It is great to meet
again at our Village Center due to the expansion of the Fiesta Room. It is convenient for the residents and
employees as well, not having to bring so many items to Twin Peaks Auditorium for this event.
Please support your new Board and remember they are volunteers that your vote placed in the office.
Continue to attend the Board Meetings and voice your opinion and/or make suggestions.
As out going President, I want to thank you for the opportunity to serve you this past year.
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
By Melissa Low
It’s an exciting time of year. We will be welcoming some new board members, the Annual Members Meeting
is taking place on November 5th, many residents that we haven’t seen for a while have returned, the holidays
are around the corner and 2014 is almost over!
The Village Center is very busy this time of year. A question that has come up again recently is how to handle
folks who do not live in Sunflower and want to participate in functions or use a specific part of the facility
such as playing tennis or cards or billiards. In accordance with the association’s policies and rules, all guests
should sign in at the front desk and present a valid guest card in order to use the facilities. This requirement
may be waived for some organized, pre-approved events such as the Senior Olympics Bocce Tournament and
Tennis Club Tournaments. Guest cards may be purchased at the front desk by homeowners or registered
renters. If there are any questions regarding this, please don’t hesitate to contact the front desk staff or the GM.
Another question that has resurfaced is how to use the swimming pools at the Continental Ranch facilities.
Sunflower homeowners are entitled to use the pools at both CRCA facilities when they are open. We were
given the following instruction from CRCA Management, “Sunflower residents who want to use the CRCA
pool will need to come to the CRCA office during business hours with ID showing that they are residing in
Sunflower. Our staff will open the gate to let them into the pool area. For weekend use, Sunflower residents
can make arrangements in advance with our office to check out a pool key for the weekend….. The Board took
into consideration that there may be temporary circumstances when Sunflower residents might want to use the
CRCA pool (versus regular use), and the Board approved granting Sunflower residents use of the CRCA pool
for 2-weeks per year, per property. Any additional use beyond the 2-weeks will require payment of the
Special Use Fee…..”.
NOTARY SERVICE AVAILABLE
By Melissa Low
Our bookkeeper, Linda Parent, is commissioned to
perform notary services for our Sunflower residents.
Please feel free to contact her directly at 572-9780
ext. 17 to set up an appointment. There is no charge
for Sunflower residents; appointments required.
Please remember to bring your government issued
identification (drivers license, passport, state ID, etc.)
Do not sign your document before your appointment; your signature must be verified in front of
the notary. Linda cannot notarize anything that
has been signed before the visit. No exceptions.
Resales
Calendar year
2014
2013
2012
2011
Monthly
YTD
September-2
43
72
54
56
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“HELP WANTED”
MUSIC UNDER THE STARS
To coordinate and to take over the planning for the
“Music Under the Stars Events”. Dottie Hoover has
coordinated this event twice a year (Spring and Fall)
for the past 6 years. This event featuring live bands
has been provided to our community for their
enjoyment on the back patio and grass area with no
admission charge. This event has grown from about
75-100 guests the first year to upwards of 300 guests
for the last few events. These events have been very
popular and have become a tradition here at
Sunflower. As Dot is ready to retire from hosting this
event, a new Host or Hostess is needed so she is
asking anyone who is interested to contact her at
either 744-0915 or to email her at
[email protected]
Without someone to coordinate this event, it will not
continue so please consider contacting Dottie. She
has already started on next year’s events but needs to
work with whoever wants to take this over to finalize
the details.
SUNFLOWER NEIGHBORS VOLUNTEERS
By Cloice Schwyn
A reliable ride is a top need for some in our
community.
We are hoping to sign up more
volunteers willing to give their time to help someone
get to their appointment. You can help a friend stay
connected and independent. We encourage anyone
interested in finding out more about this positive,
supportive group, SUNFLOWER NEIGHBORS, to
become a part of this network of volunteers. All
residents are invited to a new organizational meeting
on Monday, November 3 at 3:30 p.m. in the Craft
Room at the Center. Reach out to your community
by joining now, you are needed.
WANTED!!
By Sam Florek
The holiday season is approaching and on Friday,
November 21 we need some creative fun loving
people who are willing to help decorate the Village
Center Holiday tree and the lobby.
Everyone who comes into the Center will appreciate
your efforts.
WANTED
By Nancy Hrigora
BAKERS to bring labeled HOMEMADE goodies to
the Center's Craft Room, on Thursday, November
6th between Noon and 3 p.m., for the SF Fitness Club
Bake Sale. Packaging help also needed Thursday.
Sales volunteers needed Friday and Saturday during
the Arts & Craft Fair. Look for sign-up sheets at
Fitness classes or call Mary 520-444-1778 or Nancy
810-923-411.
HOLIDAY SINGERS WANTED
By Dawn Calkins
The Sunflower Chorale invites any residents who
enjoy singing and a good challenge to join us on
Monday afternoons from 3:00-4:30 to prepare for our
annual holiday programs which will be held on
Thursday and Friday, December 4th and 5th at 4:30
p.m. We are especially in need of altos and basses,
but singers of all parts are most welcome. Come join
the fun! If you have questions, please call the chorale
director, Dawn Calkins, at 744-4918 for information.
SUNFLOWER TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
By Susan Bobby
The new Sunflower Community
Telephone Directories for 2014 are
complete. Please pick up your copy (1
per household) at the Village Center.
Additional copies are available for $1.00 each to help
defray the cost of printing.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
WELCOMING COMMITTEE
By Liz Perry
Are you a new homeowner in Sunflower? The
Welcoming Committee would love to meet you and
provide you with a helpful information packet that
includes maps, coupons, activity/club information,
emergency contact information, etc.
Please contact either Lynn Haye at 520-572-6741 or
Liz Perry at [email protected], to help you get
connected in your new community!
Please let the front desk staff know if you can help
with this project.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Shirley Bailey, chair
Our committee reports to the Board and we do make
recommendations/proposals on current actions. We
do not have a voting right on the Board. Meetings
are held the 4th Wednesday of the month in the Fiesta
room at 9:30 a.m. ….all are welcome.
Our purpose is to review the financial statements for
operations, reserve funds, and charter clubs. Our
primary responsibility is to see that the reserve fund
balance is sufficient to pay for asset replacements/
improvements.
On the flip side, we look at the
revenue coming in plus CDs maturing out of reserve
funds as a future means for sustaining any new
purchases or improvements to our assets.
The Finance Committee had been reviewing all the
contract bids in the past but as a group, we have no
real knowledge of the contract specifics.
Our
concern is that the total dollars spent falls within our
reserve guidelines.
At our September meeting, we approved a proposal
that was presented at the October Board meeting,
asking the Board to give the PRAC committee the
ability to review all contract bids and include high
dollar work orders.
At the meeting, one of the future expenses that the
Board designated for PRAC review was the
replacement of the pool filters at a cost between $6.8k
and $8k. We support PRAC as a second set of eyes
for the community at large.
Come see who we are…. Tentative date is November
26 at 9:30 a.m. or check the Communicator! Welcome
New Board Members!
VOLUNTEERS
By Sam Florek
Sunflower is a warm and welcoming community. In
addition, we have outstanding residents who are
willing to donate their time and talents back to the
community. If you would like to volunteer, please
call the Village Center front desk 572-9780 ext. 10.
This list is not all inclusive since it doesn’t include
the names of many of our Committee and Club
members who perform many duties on an ongoing
basis—THANK YOU ONE AND ALL!
Volunteers last month were:
Carol Burba
Carol Abrahamson
Yvonne Magee
Carol Taylor
Lois Dudych
Marty Freese
June Dudas
Frances Gauthier
Chuck Harmon
Dave Forgue
Barbara Strempek
Fran Strubeck
Sam Florek
Del Gustin
Marlene Spencer
Janet Maloney
Mary Lou Correia
Marty Rice
Carol Erhardt
Julie Agozzino
Lilly Brooks
Marcia Edgeton
Jeannette Dougherty Lucy Howlin
Ann Schmidt
Don Weber
Irene Harvey
Linda Miller
Chorlotte Schroeder Jan Keogh
Francis Gauthier
Mary Brutkowski
Janine Douglass
Carol Moulton
Joanne Moulton
Harry Slingland
Jackie Slingland
Welcome to our newest volunteer Bev DuBois.
Thank you Volunteers!!
SPECIAL EVENTS
ACTIVITIES EVENT
By Phyllis Bowcott
WE'RE BACK!!!
The Activities Committee presents
DALE CLARK
This multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, song writer,
arranger and producer plays 4-string electric violins,
acoustic violin, acoustic and electric guitars and
mandolin. Although classically trained, Mr. Clark
enjoys performing jazz, latin, rock, blues, celtic,
country, bluegrass and originals.
Tables will be set up if you wish to bring a beverage.
Please come and enjoy this entertaining afternoon:
Sunday, November 2nd, 2014
Time: 1 p.m. to about 2:30 p.m.
Where: Fiesta Room
Cost: $5.00
FUN-TIME KARAOKE
Saturday, November 22nd
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Join Host Marty Freese for a night filled with music.
Come along and sing your favorite tunes.
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DANCE CLUB PRESENTS
By Phyllis Bowcott
Dick Smith’s “Class of 59” Band.
Marty Rice WILL BE HOSTING WITH HIS
GREAT SELECTION of "50s, 60s and 70s" MUSIC.
JUST BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES, A
BEVERAGE OF YOUR CHOICE, AND EXPECT A
GOOD TIME LISTENING AND DANCING TO
SOME GOOD MUSIC.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
When: Saturday, December 6th, 2014, Fiesta Room
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
NEW YEAR’S EVE RED CARPET GALA
By Phyllis Bowcott
BYOB and munchies if you like. No sign up
necessary. Looking forward to seeing you there!!!
Any questions – please call Phyllis Bowcott 5721876
BINGO
By Sam Florek
Just a Reminder! Why not stay in your own
neighborhood for a New Year’s Eve Celebration?
Please plan to join the fun and dancing.
Come wiggle your toes, stomp your feet and sway
those hips to the great music of
Bingo will be held Tuesday, November 11. We will
be pleased to see many of our Snowbirds at this
Bingo. This could also be your opportunity to win
some cash to purchase holiday gifts for friends,
family, or something yourself (we all deserve a little
treat sometimes).
Invite someone you know to Bingo—it is always a
fun night and you do have the opportunity to interact
with friends and neighbors.
I’m not sure who all the volunteers were in October
so we’ll wait to thank them in a future article. We do
know that Marty Rice was the caller—thanks Marty.
We have some new volunteers and we are still
looking for people to call. Our greatest need is for
additional volunteers who will sell specials and do
callbacks.
What would we ever do without our wonderful
volunteers?
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE
TURKEY DAY HAS COME AND GONE, FOR
THOSE OF YOU THAT ARE STILL AROUND,
COME ON DOWN. IT IS NOT THE TURKEY
TROT BUT COME AND DANCE A LOT.
WHEN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2014
Mark Your Calendars now.
TIME: 6:00 p.m’til 8:30 p.m.
WHEN: Wednesday, December 31st, 2014
WHERE: Fiesta Room
TIME: 8 p.m.. TO MIDNIGHT
COST: $10.00
Ticket sales dates to be announced
DICK SMITH’S “CLASS of 59” will perform all the
great standards for our evening’s entertainment.
Marty Freese will also bring some fun.
Everyone should be able to be in the Fiesta Room.
We know you will have a great time! Any questions,
call Phyllis Bowcott 572-1876
U.S. MARINE CORPS RESERVE TOYS FOR
TOTS PROGRAM
By Walter Calmese
The mission of the Toys for Tots Program is to
collect new, unwrapped toys to distribute to needy
children in the community in which the campaign is
conducted. These new toys give a message of hope to
needy youngsters and encourage them to grow into
responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and
community leaders.
Please place new, unwrapped toys in the collection
box in the lobby of the Village Center for children
from ages 1 to 17. The collection drive starts
November 14th and ends on Sunday, December 22nd
so keep the kids in mind while you’re shopping for
gifts for your own grandkids. You may also leave
monetary (cash/check) donations with the front desk
staff. Receipts are available upon request at the front
desk. Help brighten the season for less fortunate
children of our community. If you have any
questions, call Walter Calmese, MSgt. USMC Ret., at
904-8710.
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DONATIONS FOR THE TROOPS
By Don Seymour
ARTISTS GALLERY
By Sam Florek
The Sunflower Veterans Club is continuing a
project to provide support to military troops
serving in Afghanistan and in remote outposts.
(See www.anysoldier.com)
We are very fortunate that our October Show by artist
Don Weber will be up for another month. We have
received so many positive comments on this show. It
is very different than many of our previous shows and
people have commented that they really enjoyed
seeing this different art medium.
A box is set up in the Village Center lobby until the
first week in December accepting donated items. The
Veterans Club will arrange packaging and shipping.
Cash donations will be accepted by the Veterans
Club Treasurer.
WHAT TO DONATE?
Snacks and Food items, Dry, Canned or Packaged
* Beef jerky, canned or dried Tuna, Salmon, dried
fruit
* Energy Bars (Very popular for troops on patrol.)
* Trail Mix, Nut mixes
* Potato Chips, corn chips (in containers, like
Pringles)
* Hard candy, gum (No chocolate, it melts!)
* Pretzels, crackers
* Microwaveable meals, popcorn, Ramen noodles
* Dry Flavor packets for water bottles
* Instant Coffee or Tea
I believe that some of us have never seen impasto
paintings. He is correct that these painting catch and
reflect more of the ambient or diffused light possibly
just a little better than some standard flat-brushed
paintings. The combination of the impasto painting
with the new (and experimental) 3-D acrylic painting
techniques is definitely very creative.
We always enjoy the art exhibits—we are so lucky to
have so many talented people in Sunflower. We are
fortunate that these talented people are willing to
have art exhibits. It is a great deal of work to prepare
for an art show, hang the show, take it down, etc.
The final show of the year will be by Lilly Brooks.
There is a listing in this publication of our artists for
2015. We still have two openings if you would like to
have a show.
Hygiene and Comfort Items
* Soap, shampoo, travel size toothpaste & brushes,
deodorant, razors, detergent pods
* Female hygiene items, pearls, etc.
* Baby wipes (They use these a lot!)
* Magazines, books, crossword puzzles, Sudoku,
playing cards
* Batteries
* Pens, paper, miscellaneous writing supplies
* Sheets (bunk size), pillow cases
* Socks
* Sun screen
* Phone Cards
* Used or New DVD movies or music CDs are much
appreciated
PLEASE DO NOT DONATE THESE ITEMS:
* Alcohol
* Pork Products
* X Rated material
* Religious items
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CUISINE EVENTS
NOVEMBER LADIES LUNCHEON
By Irene Wittmann
CULINARY CLUB MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
By Carol Taylor, President
BLUEFIN SEAFOOD BISTRO
Casa Adobes Plaza
Ina & Oracle
Our club membership started in October. We would
like to invite all those who have ever enjoyed our
Culinary Club events to come and be part of our club.
We know how much the Sunflower community
appreciates our themed dinners because we always
sell out. We need new members so we can continue
to bring you these great meals, fellowship and
entertainment at a wonderful price, all without having
to leave Sunflower!
If you’re a new or current resident and are looking for
a place to volunteer and get involved, this may be just
the spot for you! We have a lot of fun. There are
many positions for both women and men from selling
tickets, co-chairing events, decorating, setting tables,
cooking, planning, serving and cleanup.
Join us at our next meeting, Monday, November 24 at
10:30 a.m. in the Fiesta Room. If you have any
questions, call me at (503) 551-9746.
BACCHUS WINE
By Sandy Persels
“. . . ghoulies and ghosties and longleggedy beasties. And things that go
bump in the night. . . .” were featured at
the Halloween event, Spooky Spirits and
Frightening Finger-foods. Attendees scared up
some really weird wine labels and paired the wines
with some devilishly disgusting “appetizers.” A
spooktacular time was had by all!
Bacchus Wine is all about having a good time
learning more about wine and sharing fun times with
friends. Usually we meet in the Fiesta Room on the
fourth Wednesday of the month; occasionally, we
will visit a restaurant or winery for a special pairing
or tasting.
Some of our events are kind of
educational; some, like the Halloween party, are pure
silliness, but they’re all enjoyable. If you would like
to join us for future happenings, just get your name
on the mailing list to receive advance notice of
upcoming plans. Send your name and e-mail address
to Mary Laurie Siebert [email protected] or phone
her at 744-3176. We look forward to welcoming new
members!
Ghouls just wine to have fun! ~ without apology to
Robert Hazard and Cyndi Lauper
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014
Time 12:00
Tickets: $21.00 pp includes tax & gratuity,
entrée and choice of Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea or Soda.
Cutoff date for ticket sales: Monday, November 10.
As always, exact change is appreciated.
VETERANS’ CLUB “CHOW LINE”
By Frank Horsfall
The November “Potluck” will be the annual « Chow
Line » hosted by the Veterans’ Club and cosponsored by the Potluck Club. It will be held on
Thursday, November 13th with a Social beginning at
5:30 p.m. and the Chow Line at 6:00 p.m. in the
Fiesta Room. Ticket sales will be limited to120
people with assigned seating.
The Potluck Club has graciously provided their
November date to the Veterans’ Club for the Chow
Line. The Veterans’ Club is most grateful for this.
The purpose of the Chow Line is to raise money to
send packages to Afghanistan for our Service
Personnel. All proceeds from the ticket sales will be
used for the Veterans’ Club “any soldier.com” project
which is chiefly postage.
Coffee, water, lemonade and dessert will be furnished
by the hosts at their expense.
Please remember to bring your own dishes, flatware
and a drink of your choice.
Ticket sales will begin on Sunday, November 2nd
from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and continue on
Tuesday, November 4th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The ticket costs are:
$2.00 per person bringing a meat dish.
$5.00 per person bringing a vegetable dish or
a salad.
$10.00 per person for a limited number of
guests who do not bring a dish to share.
Food should be prepared to feed 8-10 people. The
Veterans’ Club looks forward to seeing you on the
13th for good eats and conversation.
For further information, please contact: Dick Teugh
at 579-5826 or Frank Horsfall at (989) 350-1495.
ROMEO News
By Dave Glicksman
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!! From the
ROMEOs
On Wednesday, November 12th, the ROMEOs will
carpool from the Village Center at 11:05 a.m. for our
11:45 a.m. reservation at Shooter’s Steakhouse*
3115 E Prince. (*Requested by Tom Perrin. See, we
do listen.)
We get separate checks, no height, age or weight
requirements and best of all, there are no dues.
Sunflower Men: join us for good food and
interesting conversations.
So we may give Shooter’s an accurate count, please
sign up at the Village Center by noon, Tuesday,
November 11th.
KOMEDY KORNER From the ROMEOs
We’ve had a number of requests to repeat this
‘KOMEDY KORNER’ from the past!! Last time I
looked, three is still a number.
At last November’s ROMEO lunch, a ROMEO sat
grinning from ear to ear. When asked why, he said
that he had called his daughter that morning. This is
the rest of his story.
“I told her that her mother and I were getting
divorced. She said, ‘but Daddy, you and Mom have
been married nearly 50 years.’ I know, but we’re
getting divorced. She said, ‘I am calling my brother
and I’ll call you back.’
We still look forward to hearing from the people who
would like to host the December and January coffees.
If you are a new resident in the community, it is a
wonderful way to meet some of your neighbors. It
isn’t a difficult job—really it is fun! Please stop by
the front desk and let us know when you will
volunteer.
Saturday morning is a relaxing event. If you have
never attended, please stop by some morning at 8:00
a.m. The, donuts are fresh, the coffee is always hot
and we also have tea. In addition, we supply jelly,
cream cheese and butter for you bagel lovers. There
is a small charge to cover the cost of refreshments.
In October we had a nice treat—the Hlas who have
been long time Sunflower residents have decided to
move to the Fountains. They stopped by to say
goodbye and had
many positive things
to say about our
community.
The
beautiful fresh flowers
that you always saw at
the front desk were
provided by the Hlas.
We will miss the
flowers and we
definitely will miss
San & Kyi Kyi Hla.
CULINARY CLUB NOVEMBER EVENT
THIS SPUD’S FOR YOU!!
“She called twenty minutes later and said they were
coming with their families and not to do anything
before then.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20. 2014
“I hung up and told my darling, the love of my life,
that the kids were coming for Thanksgiving and we
didn’t have to buy their airline tickets.”
It has been a while since we had a Baked Potato
Night and we thought it was time again for this great
comfort food since the weather is getting cooler.
SATURDAY MORNING COFFEE
By Sam Florek
We will be serving salad, desserts and of course
baked potatoes with many delicious toppings!
This month your hosts are Sherry & Tony Iavagnilio
and Dave & Joan Forgue. You have seen these
people volunteering many times—thanks again to
four fantastic volunteers.
Our outstanding volunteers last month were Harry &
Jackie Slingland, Carl & Joanne Moulton, Barbara
Carlsten, and Wanda Ransom.
All this for only $7.00 per person!
Ticket sales are Monday, November 3 and
Wednesday, November 5 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Social time starts at 5:30 p.m., this great Fall event
starts at 6:00 p.m.
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CARDS & GAMES
BILLIARDS TOURNAMENTS
By Jim Damato
We invite all residents to play. If you have not played pool
before or maybe not for a while, come on down and we
will get you started. The matches are held every Tuesday
and Friday starting at 1:30, but most players show up early
to play a warm up game or two.
If you have any questions, please contact Jim Damato 7447031.
LADIES BILLIARDS
By Chris Naughton
"CHIX with STIX”, our Sunflower Ladies Billiards group,
meets on Thursdays in the billiards room from 1:00 p.m. –
3:00 p.m. No sign up, just show up for great fun. Ladies
are welcome to use the billiards room to “perfect your
techniques” any time that the room is available.
BOCCE
By Carol Burba
Starting November 4th, the Bocce Club will began
their winter hours. We will play on Tuesdays and
Thursdays at 1 p.m. We welcome back all of our
winter residents and hope all of you had a great
summer. We invite all residents of Sunflower to join
us. We have a lot of fun and would like you to be part
of the fun. No experience is necessary. If you have
never played before you can learn the game in one
afternoon. See you on the courts on November 4th at 1
o’clock.
EUCHRE
By Bill Mattern
SUNFLOWER 500 CARD CLUB
By Carol Erhardt
The 500 Card Club invites you to join us playing a
fun game every Thursday morning. We welcome
new members and look forward to meeting you.
Where: The Village Center
When: 9:00 a.m. Thursday – in the Library
Why: To enjoy a morning with a fun group (we
have a 25 cent per person donation which goes
toward our jackpots). We are still willing to teach
anyone who would like to learn the game. Call and
we will set up a time to teach. Any Questions? Call:
Carol Erhardt at 579-0912.
FUN POKER AND TOURNAMENTS
By Carol Erhardt
For those of you who have not had the pleasure of
joining us for an afternoon of fun poker, we play
every Tuesday and Friday from 11:30 a.m.to 3:00
p.m. in the Sombrero Peak Lounge (aka Library).The
Old West may have had their legends with Wild Bill
Hickok, Doc Holliday, Wyatt Earp and others, but
we, too, have our legends and enjoy the camaraderie
of being together. Our club membership is $5.00/year
which is due the first of the year. First time players
will not be asked to pay that for playing their first
game. However, if you wish to join us on a regular
basis and play in the tournaments, then becoming a
member is necessary.
Our next tournament will be Texas Hold’em on
Saturday, November 22nd. Please contact Ron Weyer
at 744-2325 if you would like to participate.
Wednesdays from 1:00 to 3:00ish p.m., where are
you? Plan to come and play euchre with us. We will
be glad to teach anyone who is interested. Please call
Bill Mattern at 395-0096 or sign up in the blue
notebook near the Fitness Center. Hope to see you
then.
Also, welcome back to some of our “snowbird”
members who returned in October!
CARDS AND GAMES
By Margaret O’Connell
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS BY
THE MARANA HEALTH CENTER
Come join us on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. for
some fun card games!! If you have a favorite card
game or board game, come on down---we’re open to
new games… We don’t play on Bingo Tuesday.
Second Tuesday of each Month
9:00 a.m.—noon
Village Center Lobby
As they use to say in the Old West....happy trails to
you until we meet again!
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PINOCHLE
By Harlan Quinn
MEN’S NINE HOLE GOLF GROUP
By Bob Pelley
If you like to play single deck pinochle, join us from
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday afternoons in
the Library. There is no cost and no reservations are
needed, just show up. We play partners and/or threehanded pinochle depending on the number of players
present. For information call one of the contacts
listed in the back of the Sun Catcher.
WINTER SCHEDULE
The Men’s Nine Hole Golf group will play the
Quarry Pines golf course on Wednesday afternoons.
We will play the front nine at 1:30 p.m. If you would
like to join us, please sign up in the golf notebook
located in the hallway just before you enter the fitness
room.
SUNFLOWER MEN’S GOLF CLUB
By Bruce Berg
For further information, contact Bob Pelley at 5796766.
LADIES NINE HOLE GOLF
On behalf of our members, we wish to extend our
condolences to the family and friends at the passing
of Philip Mullaly, a long time member and supporter
of the SMGC.
Thanks to Tom Beecher for arranging our “Fall
Getaway” to Sedona where we had a tournament with
11 contestants at 3 courses. Congratulations to
SMGC member Keith Leikel for his 1st place finish
with combined lowest net for the three events. The
four wives who attended had a wonderful time
sightseeing, shopping and eating.
SMGC is back to mostly full strength with the return
of most of our “Snow Birds”! A hearty welcome
back! The president, Mike Clapham, with the help of
the scheduling committee, has completed the
scheduling for our courses through February 2015
and they are on the website, ready for signups. Our
2nd annual meeting will be announced shortly and
held in December. This will be the SMGC election
meeting.
The club continues to play 18 hole events twice a
week on Mondays and Thursdays. We’re always
looking to add to our membership and hope that you
will consider us if you enjoy playing once or twice
per week at courses scheduled six months in advance.
We like to play by the rules, which our members find
authenticates golf as a sport, game and exercise!
See our site and venues at the link below.
www.azgolf.golffusion.com/sunflowergolfclub
The Desert Ladies Nine Hole Golf Group will meet at
1:30 p.m. tee time. All lady golfers are welcome
regardless of your expertise. You will find that it is an
enjoyable way to spend an afternoon at the beautiful
Quarry Pines. Bring a friend. Sign up at the Center in
the book by the fitness room before Monday of the
week that you want to play.
MAH JONGG
By Mary Laurie Siebert
We are the only Mah Jongg group that plays at the
Village Center. We play on Friday mornings at the
center from 9:00 to 11:30. Everyone is welcome.
Bring your set and your 2014 card. If you are
interested in learning call Mary Laurie Siebert 7443176 or Shirley Lambert 744 -6575. They will make a
date with you to learn the basics so that you can join
the fun. Not ready to make a commitment come
watch, we will show you how it’s done.
PICKLEBALL NEWS
By Carolyn Hutt
The weather is finally getting cooler! Now is the
perfect time to call or text me to arrange a time to
check out this fun game. Monday—Saturday 1 p.m.
I can’t set any definite early evening playing times as
this article is going to print because of different tennis
events on our shared courts. Please call or text me at:
419-6369. I will be delighted to give you accurate
information on times and days courts are available
and ready for play.
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TENNIS CLUB
Phil Hall & Thea Berg
We welcome the return of Tennis Club snowbirds,
and any new players who wish to play doubles.
“Sunflower Mixed Doubles” continues at 8:00 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Women
play Tuesday and Thursday. This is fun social tennis
where you rotate positions after each game. An
advantage of playing in this time slot is that you may
come and leave as you wish. For regular scheduled
doubles, please contact Susan Page at
[email protected] or 742-1373.
Sunflower women’s INTERCLUB & USTA teams
got underway in October and continue. Dates are on
the bulletin board. Spectators are welcome, so come
support our Sunflowers who are sporting new yellow
and white outfits. (See photo.) Also, our “ACE MY
LACES” team competed in the 3rd Annual Meet/Play/
Love Tennis tournament Oct 26-29 in Tucson - a
national event.
Our team members are good will ambassadors for
Sunflower, traveling to every tennis club in
metropolitan Tucson and hosting their teams here.
Amazingly, most visiting opponents have never heard
of Sunflower. We seize the opportunity to show them
around, and they are truly impressed! Tennis players
mix easily because USTA - the governing body of
tennis in the US - matches age and skill levels, and
players conform to the code of behavior and rules of
play.
BOWLING NEWS
By Faythe Mattern
We are officially in fall and cooler temperatures have
revisited Tucson. We should be seeing our “Snow
Birds” returning soon!
Several of our bowlers have had lots of “red” in the
high game and series categories! High games went to
Jerry Burton 141, Billy Swartz 201, and Judy
Migneault with a 207. High series numbers went to
Linda Ottley 234, Billy Swartz 451 and 525, and Judy
Migneault with an impressive 590. It’s nice to see
Jerry Burton bowling again. However, Evie insisted
on beating Jerry’s high series of 402 with her own
461. Congratulations to all!
There have been a lot of odd splits lately. I’m sure
it’s not how we bowl but rather a problem that Fiesta
Lanes needs to rectify! However, Linda Ottley and
Chuck Glen seemed to have no problem in picking a 6
-7-10 and 5-10 split, respectfully. I know there are
other bowling achievements that should be included
but I’m not always aware of them. So please help me
by writing them down and giving it to me after
bowling.
News flash! You know how Janet Sergission works
so hard to pick the lone “7” pin? Well, Bob just
bought her a new bowling ball which is specially
designed to get those pesky “7” pins to fall over.
Maybe Bob will do the same for the rest of us.
We bowl Friday afternoons at Fiesta Lanes. Please
arrive by 12:40 p.m. for a 1:00 p.m. start. Call Irene
Harvey (579-0139) with any questions.
PING PONG GROUP
By Buzz Hoffmann
We would love to have new players join us for ping
pong on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons. All
playing levels, including beginners, are welcome for a
fun time of ego-free and oftentimes aerobic ping
pong. We have known for years that working
crossword puzzles and listening to Mozart are good
for the brain. Ping pong (table tennis) may well be
the world’s best brain sport. Our playing times may
vary so check the Fitness schedule in the Sun Catcher.
TRIVIAL PURSUIT AND MORE
By Paula Hernandez
Several years ago a resident introduced a new game into
the Trivial Pursuit group and we all enjoyed it. Since
variety is the spice of life, it's time to revisit the idea of a
new game occasionally to mix things up. So be flexible
and come and enjoy the camaraderie of folks getting
together and enjoying challenges to our aging brains. We
usually meet the first and third Thursdays of the month at 6
p.m. but please check the calendar as this can change.
ACTIVITIES & CLUBS
SUNFLOWER ART CLUB
By Barbara Strempek
The Sunflower Art Club will begin meeting on
Wednesday, November 5 in the Craft Room from 9 a.m.
until noon. You can come and go any time you
want. There is no instructor. We are a group of artists who
enjoy painting together and helping each other. Bring
whatever medium you prefer. We have plastic sheets
available to cover the tables. The members range from
beginning to experienced artists. Usually, one of the
members is in the room at 9 a.m. If not, go ahead and start
painting. Need more information...call me 572-1906.
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ARTS AND CRAFTS CLUB
By Jeanne M. Collins
Our Arts and Crafts Club
meetings started back on October
6. It was an enjoyable start to
our season with everyone sharing their stories of their
summer vacations. It was also the perfect opportunity
to plan events for the upcoming season.
We stayed with the fall theme and made really
charming renuzit witches and pumpkins.
In
November we’ll be making decoupage plates and
hope to work on a glass etching project.
Come make some new friends. We continue to meet
each Monday in the Craft Room at 10:00 a.m. and
there will be a list of upcoming projects with a supply
list posted on the cork strip. Not a member, that’s
OK, just come and visit with our friendly group. If
you decide to join us, the annual fee is only $5.00.
Don’t forget the Fine Arts and Crafts Festival is
November 7th and 8th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CASINO CLUB
By Margaret O’Connell
Continuing our casino trips--- our next trip will be
back to Wild Horse Casino on Monday, November
10, 2014. Cost is $2 (which includes driver tip and
game on the bus.)
The outlet mall is open across the parking lot. There
is a walking path as well as a free shuttle that circles
around.
We do need a minimum of 45 people to make this
happen.
Assuming, of course, that we’re not diverted
elsewhere…The casino will give everyone a $10
gaming voucher and a $5 food voucher because it’s
Senior Day. They have some $100 drawings during
the day as well.
Hope to see you on the bus!
Always bring your ID card (in case you win over
$1000—or you forget your player’s card). It’s
important to use the slot card so the casino can see
that we use the comps they give us and continue to
provide the bus transportation.
**If you have signed up for a casino trip and later find
you can’t go, please remember to let the people at the
front desk know as soon as possible so we can
accommodate people on the waiting list.
INNOVATIVE DANCE
Phyllis Bowcott and Barbara Bell Taylor
Phyllis and Barbara are pairing up again for a new
year of innovative dance and creative
exercise.
Come and join us for a healthy and
fun experience and good companionship with others
who love to dance! Mondays and Fridays at 9:00 a.m.
SUNFLOWER DEMOCRATS AND FRIENDS
By Paula Singervalt
Thanks to those who came to our October 23
meeting! Linda Thomas and Dr. Wilson spoke to
us. Linda, President of the Oracle School Board,
presented many interesting facts concerning public
education. Dr. Wilson, superintendent of Marana
Unified Schools, discussed the specifics of state and
local funding of our public schools.
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, November
20. Our guest speaker will be Bob Kolenda. Bob is a
retired science teacher of 35 years. He will be
discussing Common Core State Standards. As usual,
this meeting will be held at the Urgent Care Center on
Silverbell Road at 3:00 p.m.
Our holiday party will be held on December 12 in the
Fiesta Room. Bring your favorite recipe!!
As a reminder, November 4, voting day, is fast
approaching!! Remember to send in your early mailin ballot!
Remember: GET INFORMED! GET
INVOLVED! GET ACTIVE!
SUNFLOWER FITNESS CLUB
By Linda Alsobrooks
WELCOME to all our current and prospective
Fitness Club members. Come enjoy fitness classes
with your Sunflower neighbors at the Village Center.
NO CLASSES in the Fiesta Room on Tuesday,
November 4 due to Election Day.
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Fall Schedule (Sunflower Fitness Club continued)
On Thursday, November 13, Violet Borens returns
for the NEW SEASON to instruct Fun & Fit, Chi
Kung, and Stretch and Tone classes.
8:30 a.m., Tues/Thurs:
Fun & Fit:
Combination of low impact dance exercise to music,
plus pilates, and yoga moves.
Chi Kung:
9:30 a.m., Tues/Thurs: Heal/
strengthen internal organs and increase circulation.
Stretch and Tone: 10:30 a.m., Tues/Thurs:
Increase flexibility and build/tone muscles.
Water Aerobics:
9:00 a.m., Mon/Wed/Fri: Water
resistance exercise to strengthen/ tone muscles.
(Robin Nicholson, year round instructor)
Fitness Club Bake Sale/Fundraiser
The Fitness Club Bake Sale and fundraiser will be
held during the Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, Friday,
November 7 and Saturday, November
8. Volunteers are needed to bake their specialties and
help to package and sell the delicious treats! Nancy
Hrigora (810-923-4117), our chairperson for the
fundraiser, will be happy to answer questions.
Thank You
Virginia Lee and I want to thank our Fitness Club
members who lead and assist with classes. Special
thanks to our fellow officers, Almut Scott (Treasurer)
and Betty Piotrowski (Secretary) for serving with us.
As we approach the end of our terms as officers, we
want to thank our members, the front desk staff, and
maintenance staff for their support. We appreciate all
you do.
SUNFLOWER NEEDLEWORKERS
By Dawn Calkins
We meet every Monday afternoon from 1:00-3:00 and
Wednesday mornings from 9:00-11:00 in the
Sunflower Village Center. We meet from October
through May, but if there are enough members here
who want to keep meeting during the summer, we
will.
Membership is available to Sunflower Community
Association members in good standing. Annual dues
are $5.00 if residents are not a member of the Arts and
Crafts group. If a member of the Arts and Crafts
group, there is no further monetary requirement.
SUNFLOWER HIKING CLUB
By Marti Wyckoff
Hike leaders send out an email a few days before each
hike with information about the hike, meeting time at
the Center and driver donation amount. Please call the
hike leader with any questions. To be added to
Sunflower's Hiking email list, send an email to
[email protected] to make this request.
November 2014 Hiking Schedule:
Tuesday Nov 4th: CATALINA CANYON LOOP /
NATURE TRAIL 2.3 / 1.0 miles EASY.
Hike Leader: Jeannine Rainbolt 638-7166
Friday Nov 7th: HUTCH'S POOL/SABINO
CANYON 8.7 miles MODERATE+.
Hike Leader: Phil Hoffmann 260-3002
Tuesday Nov 11th: SWEETWATER TRAIL/
SADDLE 6.6 miles MODERATE+.
Hike Leader: Hulett Wyckoff 579-7171
Friday Nov 14th: BUG SPRINGS 4.6 miles
MODERATE+.
Hike Leader: Faith Thesingh 572-0251
Tuesday Nov 18th: FIRST RIDGE LOWER LOOP
(Tiny's afterward) 5.0 miles EASY+.
Hike Leader: Phil Hoffmann 260-3002
Friday Nov 21st: CARRIE NATION MINE/AGUA
CALIENTE/SUPER TRAIL (Santa Ritas) 6.3 miles
DIFFICULT. Hike Leader: Melba Cope 744-5095
Tuesday Nov 25th: CATALINA STATE PARK
ALAMO CANYON LOOP 5.0 miles EASY+. Hike
Leader: Phil Hoffmann 260-3002
SEE YOU ON THE TRAIL! :-)
LINE DANCING
By Phyllis Bowcott
Howdy Partners! Ready for some Line Dancing?
Mondays at 1:00 p.m. in the Fiesta Room
We've had a long summer and I am sure ready to
stomp my heels and wiggle my toes on our new floor
to some great music. No sign up necessary and please
do come. GREAT FUN is included!
Questions? Call 572-1876.
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NIBBLERS AND NOSHERS
By Anne Lowe
Everyone Welcome!
The Nibblers and Noshers group held a High Holy
Day Yom Kippur “Break the Fast” potluck dairy/
veggie dinner at the home of Elaine Thorn on
Saturday evening, October 4th. Many thanks to all
the people who brought delicious food items to share
and a special thank you to our hosts Elaine and Joe.
We have a very exciting two months coming up! On
Sunday, November 9th, at 2:00
p.m. we will be treated to a talk and
visual presentation by author
James M. Deem. He has written
over 2 dozen books for adults and
young adults, both fiction and nonfiction. He will be speaking at next
March’s Tucson Festival of Books,
but we get to hear him first! He will
tell us of his latest book, due out
this spring, “The Prisoners of Breendonk,” about the
inmates of a relatively unknown German
concentration camp in Belgium. He spent many years
doing research for this book and now it is being
printed. Come hear about his research, and his
reasons for writing this non-fiction work. Plus, his
books make great holiday gifts for Chanukah and
Christmas for young adults and older. Then in
December, on the 16th (Tuesday evening) at 6:30
p.m., prepare to be so moved when you hear the
Gatekeepers in concert.
So save both dates, and join the Nibblers and Noshers
Sunflower group for these two extraordinary
programs. Naturally, everyone is welcome!
Refreshments, too!
SUNFLOWER QUILTERS
Ahhh! November
By Carolyn La Potin
This month, Sunflower Quilters will be selling
numerous quilted items at the Sunflower Arts and
Crafts show on November 7 & 8. It will be a great
opportunity for all to pick up some holiday gifts for
family and friends. Shop early for the best selection!
There will be two classes offered in November.
Sharon Cockrell will be teaching us a unique two
fabric bargello technique that looks far more intricate
than it is and Janie Pelley will be teaching her sweat
shirt class. The possibilities for wearable creations are
endless! Members - be sure to sign up if you are
interested in either or both. Of course there will be
time to continue our community quilting projects and
for BYOP (Bring your own project) too!
All residents are welcome and encouraged to check
out what we are doing. Prospective and new members
are welcome each Thursday or Friday morning from
9:00-noon at the Center. If you don’t have a sewing
machine, we have two that are available for you to
use at the Center during our quilting sessions. Come
and join the fun!
SINGLES AND FRIENDS
By Ellen Bowlby
Here we are with Thanksgiving just around the
corner. The Singles and Friends are going to be
celebrating this holiday on November 15 with a
“Pilgrims’ Potluck.” The evening will begin with the
social hour at 5:30 p.m. and followed by dinner and
entertainment. At the time you buy your ticket, you
will also sign up to bring a side dish (salad, vegetable,
or dessert). Tickets will be $2.00 each and will be
sold on the following dates – Wednesday, November
5, Thursday, November 6, Wednesday, November 12
and Thursday, November 13. The time for all days
will be 10:00 a.m. to noon. At the time this article
was being written, negotiations were still underway
for the entertainment so when settled, the information
will be on the poster.
Everyone who came to our Great Gatsby costume
party had a good time whether they were in costume
or not. There were some creative costumes. This
party was open to the community at large and the
ones who attended saw what a good time was had by
the Singles and Friends.
Keep your eyes on the Sun Catcher for information
on future events.
THE SUNFLOWER READERS' CLUB NEWS
By Elizabeth Gunn
The Sunflower Readers’ Club will meet as usual on
the first Tuesday of November, at 7 p.m. in the
Village Center. We will discuss "The Zookeepers'
Wife," by Diane Ackerman. It recounts the true story
of a Polish zookeeper who saved Jews during the
holocaust by hiding them in cages. Anyone who likes
this book is welcome to join us.
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SUNBIRD CAMPERS/RV CLUB
By Joe Yearous
November is here and all club members are urged to
note the changes in our business meeting times and
dates in November and December. Due to the
Sunflower Arts and Crafts Show, the business
meeting has been moved to Wednesday, November
5th at 1:00 p.m. at the Village Center and in order to
not overload Thanksgiving week, the Happy Hour
will be on November 21st. The business meeting in
December will be combined with the monthly social
for an early afternoon luncheon at Mimi’s on
December 5th. You will need to contact me to make
reservations for the December event. January will
bring us back to our regular scheduled meeting dates
and times.
As the Holiday Season gets rolling, perhaps it is time
to think about the true meaning of some of these
holidays. Webster’s dictionary defines Thanksgiving
Day as a national holiday set apart for giving thanks
to God. We are truly blessed to have the many
privileges that we have in this country and the many
freedoms. I hope that everyone can enjoy the month
and the day!
SUNFLOWER TECHNOLOGY CLUB
By Tom Howlin
By now you may already know but the Technology
Club is having a sale! See last month’s Sun Catcher
for all the details. The Technology Club is much
more than a computer club and some of the upcoming
presentations (for members only) include:
· Picassa - Buzz Brooks has agreed to present
· Windows 8 - Yes, it's time. Tom Howlin to present
· Security - The crooks are getting smarter/better
every day - witness Target, Home Depot, Heartlight
and a host of others. Buzz/Tom/Harry
· Library - It gets better every year and this is always
a popular presentation
· Android and beyond
· Apple Iphone6, Apple Watch, Apple Everything or
as Binki likes to say, IToys.
· Buying a computer/router/printer today and what
we recommend for a new or replacement system both Apple and Microsoft will be covered.
· Best online tips for saving MONEY!!!! For
example, if you've never tried it, check out a site
called Camel.com for finding the lowest price on
Amazon for a particular product. Has saved me
thousands (hundreds if my wife is reading this!) of
dollars. You’ll save enough from this class alone to
more than pay for your membership!
· How to get the most out of your Kindle/e-reader.
Try bookbub.com to start and if you like that, you
can't miss this presentation.
· Training using the webcasting equipment and
software
So don’t miss out, take advantage of the sale and join
today!
SUNFLOWER TRAVEL CLUB
By Frances Gauthier
The SF Travel Club Sales Desk will be open on
November 5th and 19th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
We will be continuing sales for the following trips if
seats are still available:
November 22, 2014: Mystery Day Trip – 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. $47 per person – basic costs included.
December 20, 2014: Trip to Phoenix, lunch at
“Organ Stop Pizza” followed by a Christmas theme
concert by the Dutton Family from Branson. 9:15
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. $52 per person.
February 20, 2015:
Arabian Horse Show in
Scottsdale – 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. $35 per person.
Bus transportation and entry into show. Lunch on
your own.
We’ll be having our semi-annual Member’s Meeting
on Tuesday, November 18th at 6:30 p.m. All
members, as well as any interested new members, are
encouraged to attend.
We will be discussing
upcoming trips that are being planned. There is no
charge for this but we ask that you sign up at the
travel desk or send an email to
[email protected] with your name(s) so that
we will have an estimate of how many will be
attending. Dessert will be served after the meeting.
The trips are:
Mid to late January: Musical Instrument Museum
in Phoenix.
February 7, 2015:
Broadway Theatre.
The King and I at Arizona
March 1, 2015: The Texas Tenors and the Tucson
Symphony in Tucson.
April 24-27, 2015: Williams Train / Grand Canyon
4 day/3 night trip.
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VETERANS
By Frank Horsfall
The meeting will be on Wednesday, November 5 at
0930 and the speaker will be Mark Pollinger USAF
Retired who is a unit supervisor in the Dept of
Economic Security. Working closely with the Tucson
Veterans Center, they advocate for vets in
employment, benefits and other matters.
We also will be welcoming back many of our “Snow
Birds” and refreshing their memory of our November
schedule with our Veterans Memorial Flag Pole
Ceremony on Monday, November 11th and bring
them up to date on plans for our Veterans “Chow
Line” fundraising dinner co-sponsored by the Potluck
Club on Thursday, November 13th.
The annual Flag Pole Ceremony on Tuesday the 11th
will be at 0930 hours. The ceremony is to remember
the Sunflower Veterans who have passed and whose
names are engraved on our Memorial Plaque in the
Center. All Sunflower residents are encouraged to
attend! The Sunflower Chorale will perform and
refreshments will be served after the ceremony.
The plans for our “Chow line” dinner will also be
reviewed at our meeting. Dinner tickets will be sold to
the public Sunday, November 2 & Tuesday the 4th
both days from 11 to 1 p.m.
Also in November the Arizona State Veterans Service
Department will be having the official ground
breaking for the new Marana Veterans Memorial
Cemetery on Saturday, November 8th at 9:00 a.m.
Our center will have this announcement on the
bulletin board complete with driving directions
during the week prior. All are welcome!
VINTAGE GARDENERS
By Jan Leth
Our “welcome back” November 21st
meeting will feature Patricia Derridder who
will speak about and demonstrate the
Japanese art of flower-arranging called
IKEBANA.
“What is Ikebana?” you ask. If you've ever placed a
single flower stem in a vase and admired the
simplicity of your design, you will appreciate the
clean lines and understated beauty of Ikebana flower
arrangements. With all the busyness in our lives, the
art of simplifying is appealing... right?
Ikebana has its roots in 6th Century Buddhism which
was practiced in Japan. Temple priests offered these
simple flower arrangements to honor their ancestors.
Our speaker Ms. Derridder was born in Belgium and
lived for 15 years in Japan, where she attended the
Ikenobo School of Ikebana. She currently owns and
operates the Yume Japanese Gardens in Tucson.
Vintage Gardener Members are invited to learn
and enjoy the program.....you can join or renew
your membership on Friday, November 21 at 2:30
p.m. in the Fiesta Room at the Village Center.
Membership fee is $5.
MEMBER ALERT!!! Be sure to mark Saturday,
December 6 on your calendars! That is the date for
our members-only Vintage Gardeners Holiday
Luncheon which will be at the Tanque Verde Ranch
at noon. Cost will be $20. Tickets will go on sale
by mid-November.
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY
AA FOR CONTINENTAL RANCH
The 9/11 Group of AA meets every
Thursday at 4:00 p.m.
at Lord of Grace Church at
7250 N. Cortaro Road in the Fellowship Hall
For more information, call Wally R. at 288-6288
or Bob K. at 579-1018
AL-ANON MEETING, Silverbell Serenity
Group meets Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at Lord of Grace,
7250 N. Cortaro Road in the Fellowship Hall.
For more information call
Angie at 579-1574 or Diane at 572-6977
GROWING STRONGER
By Marlene Spencer
Our program takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays at
10:30 a.m. during the summer months. There is no
fee. If you have any questions, please call Marlene at
572-2554.
ARE YOU A SURVIVOR?
By Nicole Bolt
The Breast Cancer Support Group meets on the 2nd
Wednesday of each month from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the
privacy of my home.
Please call Nicole at 572-3798 if you are interested.
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ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP
The Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group meets twice
monthly:
Second Wednesday
10:30-11:30 a.m. at Continental Reserve Urgent Care 8333 N. Silverbell Road - Meeting Room.
Fourth Monday
10:00-11:30 a.m. at Marana Health Center - 13395 N.
Marana Main St. - Community Room A.
For information or questions, please call 520-322-6601.
SUNFLOWER NEIGHBORS
By Cloice Schwyn
Sunflower Neighbors is a group of volunteers living
in Sunflower who donate their time, transportation
and understanding to those in need. A volunteer will
provide a ride to a doctor, dentist or other necessary
appointments when you are unable to drive yourself.
The phone number for this service is 331-5520.
Please allow 4 days notice to locate an available
volunteer. We are not normally available to take you
shopping or run errands.
If you have an emergency, remember to call 911 or a
taxi to get you to the hospital or doctor.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
The Parkinson’s Support Group meets at 10:30 a.m.
the 4th Tuesday of every month at the Village Center.
We share ideas and experiences, arrange for some
physical therapy sessions or speakers, socialize and
find other ways to support each other.
COMMUNITY NEWS
PIMA PUBLIC LIBRARY - BOOKMOBILE
By Front Desk Personnel
The bookmobile visits our Village Center on the third
Saturday of the month. They set up in the Village Center
circle.
Saturday, November 15 from 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
WE’RE THANKFUL FOR THE ABBETT LIBRARY!
By Sharon Fuller
Happy Thanksgiving from the staff and volunteers at the
Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. library. We’re thankful for the
Sunflower residents who support our programs and visit
our branch regularly.
The next BIG SALE presented by the Friends of the Pima
County Public Library is Saturday, November 1, 2014. In
addition to the BIG SALE, you can also buy bargain books
all year long in the back of the library near the Kids’ Place.
Choose your books and deposit your money in the box on
the shelf to help support the FREE programs presented by
the Pima County Library.
The Abbett Library always offers a wide selection of
books, music, movies and audio books, many free services
and there are always friendly, helpful library employees
who will be happy to assist you. Come see what the library
has to offer. Many of our residents have taken FREE, one
on one i-device and computer classes and have been very
happy with the instructors and results.
SENIOR MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES –Play on the
4th Tuesday of each month in the Conference Room in the
Kids’ Place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Check it out!
See the bulletin board by our Fitness Center for
monthly library updates and calendar of events. If you
have any questions, call the friendly library staff at 5945200.
MARANA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
By Armand LaPotin
The generosity of our Sunflower Community
neighbors and friends is AWESOME! Over the last
year (10/1/13-10/1/14) you have given $1158 in cash
contributions and donated 2138 lbs of food!! That’s
over a ton of food for needy families in our area. As I
noted before, most of our clients are working poor.
Unfortunately the statistics haven’t improved much.
Arizona’s unemployment rate is just under 6%, we
still have a high rate of hunger among children in our
area (any rate is too high), and our client base
continues to grow about 12% a year.
Although we all eat 365 days a year, holiday season is
especially critical as it highlights the disparity
between those who have plenty to eat and the
malnourished among us. Please continue your
generosity with food drives, placing canned and dried
goods in boxes near the entrance to our Village
Center. Peanut butter, canned fish and chicken are
especially needed.
Financial contributions are always appreciated. Every
dollar that you contribute enables us to provide
Four Meals to a family in need. If you wish to
contribute by check, please make it out to MCFB.
Bring it to the desk in the Village Center. Cash
contributions can also be given at the front desk.
God bless you all for your thoughtfulness!
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SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS AND THEIR CONTACTS
500” CARD PLAYERS
Carol Erhardt 579-0912
Mike Donahue 572-2250
DEMOCRATS AND FRIENDS
Paula Singervalt 572-8383
Kathy Temple 579-0533
ART CLUB
Barbara Strempek 572-1906
Pat Pion 339-6626
DINE OUT
Ann Henson 744-2495
BACCHUS WINE
Mary Laurie Siebert 744-3176
BASKET WEAVING WIZARDS
Karen Donahue 572-2250
BILLIARDS
Jim Damato 744-7031
Don Clark 579-2323
BOCCE
Marty Rice 579-6451
BOOK CLUB
Elizabeth Gunn 744-4875
BOWLING
Irene Harvey 579-0139
BRIDGE: DUPLICATE
Tom Silverness 572-2365
BRIDGE: LADIES
Carolyn Hutt 419-6369
PINOCHLE
Jim Damato 744-7031
Harlan Quinn 572-0355
FITNESS CLUB
Virginia Lee 744-7347
POTLUCK CLUB
Gail Irvin 572-6931
FUN POKER
Carol Erhardt 579-0912
QUILTING
Carolyn La Potin 572-2216
GENEALOGY
Mary Dietz 520-481-8894
ROMEO
Dave Glicksman 579-2741
HIKING
Melba Cope 744-5095
SHEEPSHEAD
George Gasdaska 744-2277
HORSESHOES
Irene Harvey 579-0139
INNOVATIVE DANCE
Barbara Bell-Taylor 572-9091
Phyllis Bowcott 572-1876
LINE & BALLROOM DANCING
Phyllis Bowcott 572-1876
BRIDGE: MENS
Steve Burrows 419-5597
BRIDGE: MIXED
Betty Stegmiller 572-3808
MARANA FOOD BANK LIAISON
Marti Wyckoff 579-7171
CANASTA / HAND & FOOT
Margaret O’Connell 572-1106
GOLF - Men
Bruce Berg 744-4206
Mike Clapham 904-2499
CERT
Dave Cobble 572-2474
CRAFTS
Jeanne Collins 307-0383
CRIBBAGE
Bruce Farrell 744-1776
CULINARY CLUB
Carol Taylor 503-551-9746
Peggy Snyder 572-0700
DANCE GROUP
Phyllis Bowcott 572-1876
PICKLEBALL
Carolyn Hutt 419-6369
Sharyn Fincher 665-8830
EUCHRE
Bill Mattern 395-0096
MAH JONGG
Mary Laurie Siebert 744-3176
Shirley Lambert
744-6575
CASINO TRIPS
Margaret O’Connell 572-1106
PING PONG
Buzz Hoffmann 572-4258
NINE HOLE GOLF - Men
Bob Pelley 579-6766
NINE HOLE GOLF-Ladies
Jackie Chappell 579-5793
NEEDLEWORKERS
Dawn Calkins 744-4918
NIBBLERS & NOSHERS
Barry & Debbie Gretsky 572-9309
Carrie Jacobi 744-7101
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
Sarah Boroson
579-6852
PHOTO WORKSHOP
Pat Keegstra 572-0889
SINGLES & FRIENDS
Janice Wehausen 235-1758
SUNBIRD CAMPERS
Joe Yearous 744-9030
SUNFLOWER CHORALE
Dawn Calkins 744-4918
SUNFLOWER NEIGHBORS
VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION
331-5520
TECHNOLOGY CLUB
Anita Howard 404-1350
Tom Howlin 540-223-5509
TENNIS
Don Sawyer 572-6790
Susan Page 742-1373
LADIES TENNIS
Bernie Dyczewski 721-1692
TRAVEL CLUB
Nancy Hrigora 810-923-4117
VETERANS
Dick Teugh
Frank Horsfall
579-5826
989-350-1495
VINTAGE GARDENERS
Bill Leth 579-9361
WELCOME COMMITTEE
Lynn Haye 572-6741
Liz Perry
215-805-1774
YOGA
Barbara Strempek 572-1906
Rev. 11/14
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