You are invited to a free Anniversary Celebration Kick-off Breakfast on Monday, March 2nd at 9am in the Auditorium. Learn about the history of our campus and hear about upcoming events. 50th Anniversary shirts will be available for $5.

Mardi Gras PartyJoin in on the Mardi Gras festivities on Tuesday, February 25th at 5pm in the Auditorium. Enjoy the music of Yourchestra, a Cajun band, while eating a dinner of chicken and sausage gumbo. Tickets are $8 and available at the Activities Center.

St. Patrick’s Day Party On Tuesday, March 17th at 5pm attend a St. Patrick’s Day party, complete with dinner (corned beef and cabbage with soda bread dessert) and lively entertainment by the band, Paddy’s Peg Leg. The event is in the Auditorium. Purchase your $8 ticket in the Activities Center.

Gold Rush DaysPurchase your Gold Rush Days All Access Pass for $27 in the Activities Center. The pass give you access to the three ticketed events plus a free T-shirt. (Or tickets may be purchased individually.) While you’re there, sign up for one of the tournaments that will be played during Gold Rush Week, March 23rd-27th. The Gold Rush Days booklets will be available in the Activities Center the beginning of March.

Fine Arts Exhibit and SaleArtists, sign up in the Activities Center today to have a table to display and/or sell your artwork on Wednesday, March 11th from 9am - 2pm at the Fine Arts of Glencroft Exhibit and Sale in the Auditorium. We are looking for paintings, wood carvings, ceramics, photography, jewelry, etc.

Tax HelpAARP will be on campus Monday, March 2nd and 16th offering tax filing services for residents. Pick up tax forms in Resident Services now and put your name on the list. Spaces are limited.

Frybread FundraiserOn Friday, February 28th from 4:30-7:30pm enjoy delicious Indian Frybread with taco fixings at the Southwest Indian Ministries Center, 14202 North 73rd Avenue, Peoria. Donations help support their ministries.

Friday EntertainmentBig Time Bingo is back! Go to the Auditorium on Friday, February 28th at 6pm and be ready for a good time!

The Desert Brass Band has been performing since 1999 in the West Valley. The band members share the love of music played in the traditional brass band way. They will be back performing on Friday, March 6th at 6pm in the Auditorium.

Crafting at the CroftMake a St. Patrick’s Day inspired wreathe on Tuesday, March 3rd at 10am. Space is limited so sign up and pay $5 today. Class and reservations are in the Activities Center.

Dinner ClubSign up in the Activities Center to go to the Red Lobster for dinner on Thursday, March 12th. Load at 4:15pm in front of Security. Spaces fill up quickly but you can put your name on a waiting list. Bring money for your meal.

New Group FormingWere you born in the 1950’s? Are you interested in joining a Nifty Fifties group? If so, please sign up in the Activities Center.

GCA Community MeetingThere will be a Glencroft Community Association (GCA) Community Meeting on Monday, March 2nd at 3:30pm in the Auditorium. Everyone is invited. It will also be broadcast live on GTV channel 4.

At the LibraryThe Marie Kaufman Library has added a suggestion box, on a lower shelf of the faith based DVD cabinet. Write you suggestions on the white card provided. Include your name and phone number for a team member to respond.

The Louis L’Amour paperbacks will be pruned, the end of March, due to their condition. Feast on those Western stories now!

Saturday at the MarketplaceBeginning Saturday, March 7th, the Marketplace will be open from 10am-2pm.

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INFORMER February 22 - March 6, 2020 #5

8am-8pm Open Swim: IP9am Wii Bowling: AC12:30 Bingo: AC1-3pm Ping Pong: AC2:30-4:30pm Pinochle: T2SL

8am Women’s Water Exercise: IP9am Lap Swimming: IP9am Fit & Fab Exercise: MC10am Praying the Rosary: PSMC10am-1pm Open Swim: IP12:30-2:30pm Ping Pong: AC1pm Arthritic Women’s Water Exercise: IP1pm Pinochle: T2SL1pm Scrabble: CL1:15pm Bunco: AC3pm San Francisco Rummy: AC3-5pm Open Swim: IP5pm Women’s Water Exercise: IP6pm Mexican Train Dominoes: T2SL6pm Hand & Foot: AC6pm 5 Crowns: AC

8am Women’s Water Ex: IP9am Lap Swimming: IP9am Zoeflow: MC9:30am Bible Study: PSMC10am Assisted Swim: IP10am Alterations: AC12-12:45pm Open Swim: IP1pm Yoga: MC1pm Hand & Foot: AC1pm Men’s Open Swim: IP2pm Bridge: CL2pm Euchre: T2S3-8pm Open Swim: IP5pm Mardi Gras Party: AUD $*5pm Mexican Train Dominoes: CL 6pm Hand & Foot: AC

8am-8pm Open Swim: IP9am Sunday School: UR9am Catholic Service & Communion: T2SL9:30am Bus: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church10am Community of Faith Worship Service: AUD2pm Worship Service: PDR

8am Women’s Water Exercise: IP9am 50th Anniversary Kick-off Breakfast: AUD9am Lap Swimming: IP9am Fit & Fab Exercise: MC10am Praying the Rosary: PSMC10am-1pm Open Swim: IP12:30-2:30pm Ping Pong: AC1pm Arthritic Women’s Water Exercise: IP1pm Pinochle: T2SL1pm Scrabble: CL1:15pm Bunco: AC3pm San Francisco Rummy: AC3-5pm Open Swim: IP3:30pm GCA Community Mtg: AUD5pm Women’s Water Exercise: IP6pm Mexican Train Dominoes: T2SL6pm Hand & Foot: AC6pm 5 Crowns: AC

8am Women’s Water Exercise: IP9am Lap Swimming: IP9am Zoeflow: MC9:30am Bible Study: PSMC10am Assisted Swim: IP10am Crafting at the Croft: AC $*12-12:45pm Open Swim: IP1pm Yoga: MC1pm Hand & Foot: AC1pm Men’s Open Swim: IP1pm Resident Reps Meeting: CL2pm Bridge: CL2pm Euchre: T2S3-8pm Open Swim: IP5pm Mexican Train Dominoes: CL 6pm Hand & Foot: AC

LOCATIONSAC Activities Center/Villa PonderosaAUD AuditoriumCL Crossing Lounge

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8am-8pm Open Swim: IP9am Wii Bowling: AC1-3pm Ping Pong: AC2:30-4:30pm Pinochle: T2SL

8am-8pm Open Swim: IP9am Sunday School: UR9am Catholic Service & Communion: T2SL9:30am Bus: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church10am Community of Faith Worship Service: AUD2pm Worship Service: PDR

PC Performance CenterPDR Providence Dining RoomPSMC Prov. Skinner Memorial ChapelQR Quilt Room

CR Crossings Craft RoomHR Henry’s Restaurant & GrillIP indoor PoolMC Movement Center

FEBRUARY 22 - MARCH 6, 2020

8am Women’s Water Exercise: IP9am Lap Swimming: IP 9am Fit & Fab Exercise: MC9-11am Craft & Ceramics: CR9am-3pm CareToU: RS10am 10/40 Prayer Group: CL10am-1pm Open Swim: IP 1-3pm Ping Pong: AC1pm Arthritic Women’s Water Exercise: IP1-5pm Ascent Audiology: WC1pm 5 Crowns: AC3-8pm Open Swim: IP6pm Hand & Foot: AC6pm Movie & Popcorn: AUD

8am Women’s Water Exercise: IP9am Lap Swimming: IP9am Let’s Dance: AC9am-3pm CareToU: RS 10am-2pm Glencroft Quilters: QR12-12:45pm Open Swim: IP1pm Methodists & Friends:T2S1pm Yoga: MC1-3pm Mat Makers: CL1pm Men’s Open Swim: IP2pm Checkers: AC2-4pm Ping Pong: AC2:30pm Alzheimer’s Support: SP3-5pm Open Swim: IP5pm Women’s Water Exercise: IP5pm Mexican Train: CL 6pm Hand & Foot: AC

8am Women’s Water Exercise: IP8am Wood Carvers: CR9am Lap Swimming: IP9am Fit & Fab Exercise: MC10am Sign Language: AC10am Glencroft Writing Group: CL10am-1pm Open Swim: IP 1pm Arthritic Women’s Water Exercise: IP1pm Hand & Foot: AC1pm Needle Crafters: CL3-8pm Open Swim: IP6pm Big Time Bingo: AUD

8am Women’s Water Exercise: IP9am Lap Swimming: IP9am Let’s Dance: AC10am-2pm Glencroft Quilters: QR12-12:45pm Open Swim: IP1pm Methodists & Friends:T2S1pm Yoga: MC1-3pm Mat Makers: CL1pm Men’s Open Swim: IP2pm Checkers: AC2-4pm Ping Pong: AC2:30pm Alzheimer’s Support: SP3-5pm Open Swim: IP5pm Women’s Water Exercise: IP5pm Mexican Train: CL 6pm Hand & Foot: AC

8am Women’s Water Exercise: IP8am Wood Carvers: CR9am Lap Swimming: IP9am Fit & Fab Exercise: MC10am Sign Language: AC10am Glencroft Writing Group: CL10am-1pm Open Swim: IP 1pm Arthritic Women’s Water Exercise: IP1pm Hand & Foot: AC1pm Needle Crafters: CL3-8pm Open Swim: IP6pm Desert Brass Band: AUD

RS Resident Services SP Sarah’s PlaceT2SL Towers 2nd Floor South LobbyTDR Towers Dining Room

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WEDNESDAY 4

FRIDAY 28THURSDAY 27

FRIDAY 6THURSDAY 58am Women’s Water Exercise: IP9am Lap Swimming: IP9am Fit & Fab Exercise: MC9-11am Craft & Ceramics: CR10am 10/40 Prayer Group: CL10am-1pm Open Swim: IP 1-3pm Ping Pong: AC1pm Arthritic Women’s Water Exercise: IP1-5pm Ascent Audiology: WC1pm 5 Crowns: AC3-8pm Open Swim: IP6pm Hand & Foot: AC6pm Movie & Popcorn: AUD

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SPIRITUAL LIFEBible Study Tuesday, 9:30am, PSMCBus to: Our Lady of Perpetual HelpSunday, 9:30am Catholic Service (TV) & CommunionSunday, 9-10am, T2SLCatholic Mass 1st Wednesday, 10am, PSMCCommunity of Faith Worship Sunday, 10-11am, AUD10/40 Prayer GroupWednesday, 10am, CLMethodists & Friends Bible StudyThursday, 1pm, T2SLPraying the RosaryMonday, 10am, PSMCSunday SchoolSunday, 9-9:45am, URWorship ServiceSunday, 2pm, PDR

FITNESSArthritic Women’s Water ExerciseMon, Wed & Fri, 1pm, IPAssisted Swimming Tues & Thurs, 10-11am, IPFit & Fab Exercise ClassMon, Wed & Fri, 9-9:45am, MCLap Swimming OnlyMon-Fri, 9-10am, IPLet’s DanceThursday, 9am, ACMen’s Open SwimTues & Thurs, 1-3pm, IPOpen SwimMon, 10am-1pm & 3-5pmWed, Fri, 10am-1pm & 3-8pmTues, 12-12:45pm & 3-8pmThurs, 12-12:45pm & 3-5pmSat & Sun 8am-8pmPerformance CenterMon-Fri, 8am-4:30pmSaturday 10am-2pmWomen’s Water ExerciseMon-Fri, 8-8:50am, IPMon & Thurs, 5-6pm, IPYogaTues & Thurs, 1-2pm, MCZoeflowTuesday, 9am, MC

SHOPPINGCERAMICSWednesday, 9-11am, CRDaily: 623.873.2211 • Villa’s case

MARKETPLACEGroceries and toiletriesMon-Fri 9am-3pm, Saturday, 10am-2pm, Villa (March 7)THRIFT SHOPGently used clothing, shoes, linens, kitchen items, small electronics, crafts, jewelry. Mon, Wed & Fri, 9am-3pm VPTULIP PATCHCards, candy, flowers, & gift items for men, women and children. Mon-Fri, 9:30am -3:30pm, Saturday, 11am-2pm, PL

GAMESBingo (3 cards for $1) 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 12:30, ACBridgeTuesday, 2pm, CLBunco Monday, 1:15pm, ACCheckersThursday, 2pm, ACDominoes (Mexican Train)Monday, 6:00pm, T2STuesday & Thursday, 5pm, CLEuchreTuesday, 2pm, T2SLFive CrownsMonday, 6pm, ACWednesday, 1pm, AC Hand & FootTuesday & Friday, 1pm, ACDaily, 6pm, ACPing PongMonday, 12:30-2:30pm, ACWed & Sat, 1-3pm, AC Thursday, 2-4pm, ACPinochleMonday, 1-3pm, T2SLSaturday, 2:30-4:30pm, T2SLSan Francisco RummyMonday, 3pm, ACScrabbleMonday, 1pm, CLWii Bowling (open)Saturday, 9am, AC

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GROUPSAlzheimer’s SupportThursday, 2:30pm, Sarah’s PlaceKeystone Klub2nd Thursday, 10am, CLRed HattersLast Friday, 2:30pm, CL (not in Feb.)

ARTSCeramics & CraftsWednesday, 9-11am, CRCeramics Only2nd Thursday, 1-3pm, CRMat Makers 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Thursdays, 1-3pm, CL Glencroft Quilters 1st, 3rd & 4th Thursdays, 10am-2pm, QRNeedle CraftersFriday, 1pm, CLSunset Quilters 2nd Tuesday, 2-8pm, QRWood CarversFriday, 8-11am, CRGlencroft Writing GroupFriday, 10am, CL

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