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SVE BRIEFS Friday, Januar 1SVE Offi ce ClosedHappy New Year

Sat rday, Januar 2Pancake Breakfast

7:00-9:30 a.m. - Auditorium

Monday, Januar 4Oasis Dance - Lar Charon

4:00 p.m. - Auditorium

Tuesday, Januar 12Concer Series - “Diamond in the

Rough”3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. -

Auditorium

Wednesday, Januar 13New Homeowners Meeting8:30 a.m. - Sag aro Room

Wednesday, Januar 13Ladies Coff ee Time

9:00 a.m. – Auditorium

Wednesday, Januar 20Annual Meeting of Members and

Reg lar Board of Director’s Meeting

7:00 p.m. – Auditorium

Sat rday, Januar 23Dance – “3-Speed”


Monday, Januar 25Piano Jamboree


Tuesday, Januar 26Concer Series - “Riders in the

Sky”3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. –

Auditorium

Wednesday, Januar 27Sloppy Joe Lunch

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. – Auditorium

Thursday, Januar 28USB Blood Drive

8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Auditorium

The most common New Year resolutions many people make are to start exercising, lose a few pounds, or get their bodies in better shape. The best way to do that for most people, is to resolve to get out there and move that body. The advantage of living in a wonderful community like SVE, is that you have numerous choices to help get you moving.

If you need the motivation of an organized group, see the Activity List under Exercise and Health in this paper. There you will fi nd the option of aerobics, gentle stretch, yogalatis, water exercise and more.

If you prefer to do it on your own, check out our exercise centers available in both the north and south ends of the village, or get involved in any of the group sports available where you have the support of fellow participants. There is a long list in each Outlook issue from tennis to softball to volleyball to bocce ball and many, many

more. The contact name and phone number for each activity or sport is listed in the paper. Many choices are free or require only a minimal amount to participate.

Get your body in better shape for the coming year, and maybe make some new friends while you’re at it. Can’t beat a deal like that!

Sunland Village East Outlook2 January 2016

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SUNLAND VILLAGE EAST H.O.A.

2015 Board of Directors John Hewi - President (2016)

Arden Freeman - Vice President (2016)Linda Cerf - Treasurer (2017)

Mar Ly n War en - Secretar (2017)Roy Braunberger - Architect ral

Cont ol Commi ee (2017)Bill Randall - Securit (2017)

Jack Grove - Member-At-Large (2016)

Chapel NotesPastor Richard Koerselman

Some things get started on the wrong foot no matter how hard we try to make a good, fi rst impression. The following story illustrates that point.

A young man called his mother and announced excitedly that he had just met a young lady of excellent character and reputation who interested him very much. What should he do to try to impress her?

His mother had an idea. “Why don’t you send her fl owers, and on the card invite her to your apartment for a home-cooked meal.”

He thought that was a great idea, and a week later, the woman came to dinner. His mother called the next day to see how things had gone. “I was totally humiliated” he moaned. “She insisted on washing the dishes.”

“Why, what’s wrong with that?” asked his mother. “Mom, we hadn’t even started eating yet.” He didn’t make a very good fi rst impression. Each of us

could write an ending to the story. Would he keep trying to win the love of that woman

or search somewhere else. Would he give up and resign himself to the single life? It’s the New Year. This is a time when we all get in the

mood for new starts. We want to do our best to keep the promises we make. And we make a lot of them. We commit to wearing a helmet riding our bike; cutting our sugar intake; rebuilding a relationship with our brother whom we have not talked to for years. And some of you might be ready to make a resolution to help those in crisis - serving food at the soup kitchen, volunteering at a youth rehab program or visiting the sick in the hospital. Or perhaps you are thinking about attending worship and singing the old hymns that you heard as a child.

A French philosopher, Blaise Pascal once said, “We all have a God-shaped hole in us,” and that God-shaped hole can only be fi lled with the things of God. It’s a yearning void waiting to be fi lled. I encourage you to make a resolution to fi ll that void. Make 2016, a year to remember.

Deaths In The VillageElizabeth Hawkins Taylor ~ November 1, 2015

Marily Schlieper ~ November 14, 2015Joanne Klassen ~ November 16, 2015

Apologizes to James Evanson for mistakenly listing him in Deaths in the Village last month. He is, we’re happy to report, alive, well and enjoying life in SVE!!

Ladies Continental Breakfast & Laughing

Therapy Wednesday, Januar 13, 9:00 a.m. in AuditoriumLaughing therapist, Linda Scharf, from the Healing Arts

Center in Tempe, will guide us through a Laughing Therapy interactive session. Come join with friends to

laugh and enjoy a delightful, fun fi lled event. Great for attitude, mind and spirit.

Tickets on sale in the offi ce $3.50, includes Continental Breakfast of yogurt, fruit, muffi n, juice and coffee.

PANCAKE BREAKFASTEd Malone

December has come and gone. It is hard to believe that it is 2016. I hope that all of you had a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and are looking forward to a GREAT 2016.

We had a great turnout for our December 5th Breakfast. We served 559 paid guests, which included 4 children, versus last years 499. After expenses, we contributed approximately $1,160.00 to the SVE General Fund. My thanks to all of you for your support. Without you it “just doesn’t happen “!

We had a full crew Saturday thanks to returning and new team members. My sincere Thanks to all of you. You are all VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE.

Our Pancake Breakfast is now $5.00. PLEASE continue to support us. Our next breakfast is February 6th. See you there.

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Annual Iowa CoffeeAll SVE residents from Iowa are invited to attend the

Annual Iowa Coffee, Saturday, January 30th from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the auditorium

This is a great way to meet Iowans from SVE. Looking forward to seeing you. There is a $2.00 charge per person for coffee and goodies.

Co-chairpersons are Jane and Rich Adams, 712-299-2565 and Marsh Gregoric, 984-1011.

Calling All CanadiansHello to all you SVE Canucks. Join us for the annual Canada

Party set for Wednesday February 24, 2016 at the SVE auditorium. The dinner will be catered by AZ Premier Catering and dance to the great music of The Chauffeurs. There will be a 50/50 draw, door prizes and more to keep you entertained. Doors open at 4:45, dinner served at 5:45 and dancing from 7:00 to 9:00. All this for just $40.00 per couple.

Tickets will be available in January so reserve your table early as seating is limited to 160. Tickets are open to all Canadians and their guests as well as any residents with ties to Canada. For tickets please contact Gerry or Debbie Fish (480) 553-6293 or will be available at the SVE offi ce .

Book early and wear your Canadian Pride!

GARDEN CONDO III NEWS

Wow! How the neighborhood has grown in such a short time. By now, almost all of our community is full, a tee time reservation is mandatory, tennis courts are humming, the gyms are clanking, the softball is fl ying, and club events are full. Summer has lulled many of us into a feeling of being the last people on earth. Now the rest of the population is here and it is great to have everyone bring the vibrancy for another season. If you cannot fi nd anything to do here, you are not looking around. Join in and enjoy!

Garden Condo Community Social Event is on January 28. Please call Julianne Hansen at 678-448-8843 [[email protected]] and volunteer to assist. For the rest of us, prepare for a perfect time to meet your neighbors and kick off the “winter” season.

The Community Recycling program is in place, and the bins are located for your convenience. Just be sure to put only recyclable stuff in the proper bins please. Remember, you asked for recycling and we now have it, so let us all use it properly

Changes, they are a coming…Most of us moved to the condominium community from a freestanding house, or still have a summerhouse elsewhere. As we transition to condominium life, we must consider that there are differences in what we can do with our condominiums as opposed to a standalone building. As a reminder, it is the responsibility of each homeowner to request authorization from the Architectural Committee prior to making any exterior alterations. If you are making a change to front screens, satellite dish or any other physical changes, contact Wayne Berg for the “must complete” forms and guidance prior to installation. You can fi nd Wayne’s number posted at the bulletin boards, so call him for assistance.

Welcome to our “Winter” Now get out there and enjoy it!

Garden Condo IIIThe festive spirit of 2015 holidays will continue for

Garden Condo III residents with a PARTY on January 28th in the Auditorium. DO NOT MISS IT!! Be sure to get your tickets in the SVE offi ce beginning the 28th of December and continuing to Friday, January 21st. Tickets are limited.

The best bargain of 2016 is a ticket that costs only $10.00 per person. We will have dinner catered by Joe’s BBQ and entertainment by two of the Mann brothers, Ole and Gene, who will sing your favorite songs by request. You may be familiar with them from Karaoke at Willie’s. They are seasoned and versatile entertainers. You couldn’t ask for a more delightful combo.

Dinner includes Joe’s famous BBQ sandwiches, cowboy beans and mac ‘n’ cheese. Ice cream will round out the dining experience. It will just slide down and fi ll in the cracks. Coffee and lemonade will be provided. BYOB for a more sparkling experience. Thanks to those who have offered to help at the January event. Your help is very much appreciated.

For questions or to volunteer, call: Julie Hansen, 678 448- 8843 or Teresa Esterly, 320 249- 8898. See you in January!

GOLF CONDO ICharolette Ludwig

Break out the calendar…It’s 2016! The New Year marks a fresh new start of brighter and more exciting journeys. I hope you will have the most enjoyable ride ever! Happy New Year to you and your family! As we grow older in life, years seem to shorten and New Year’s Day approaches with an ever increasing tempo.

The more mature we get, the more we realize that time is only relative; how we live means more than how long we live. We are so blessed to live in this beautiful community. If anyone needs a “helping hand”, it seems there is always someone to help.

Important dates for January, 2016: January 20, 2016 – 1:30: Board Meeting in Saguaro Room

January 25, 2016 – 5:00: “Summer from the Basket” Picnic Party: Tickets will be $5 per couple or $2.50 a single. Someone will be coming around to sell tickets. I hope you can make it!

The car show will be coming up on Thursday, February 25, 2016. We will show a video of last year’s car show at our January 25th Picnic.

Be sure to welcome our new owners and renters! I’ve met some really nice new people.

The Great Minnesota Get Together

Save the Date!!!! All present and former Minnesotans and guests are invited to attend an Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at the SVE Auditorium from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. There will be entertainment and door prizes. The cost is $4 per person. Purchase your tickets at the SVE offi ce by Friday, February 26.

For further information or to volunteer to help, please contact Donna Baysinger at (320) 296-4194. Please wear your name tag. Hope to see you there.

SVE LIBRARYWANTED: Volunteers for

our SVE library. Currently nearly every shift has coverage. However, the library could use more people. Extra bodies are needed if a regular volunteer has an appointment or has travel plans. Being in the library is the most exhilarating volunteer experience that SVE offers.

“UNBROKEN” is one of the longest-running titles on the NYT best seller list. “On a May afternoon in 1943 Lt. Louis Zamperini crashed into the Pacifi c Ocean and disappeared.” is

but the beginning of a truly gut wrenching biography. Zamperini had led a less than stellar life prior to his USAF enlistment. You be the judge – did this aid or hinder his military career? The true grit of his makeup comes forward to help him survive the ocean ordeal. He was a heroic WWII soldier who not only survived the Pacifi c Ocean but also the worst of prisoner of war experiences. Thanks to Laura Hillenbrand, the author of “Sea biscuit” we walk in the footsteps of Lt. Louis Zamperini.


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Sunland Village East Association Board of Directors MeetingDecember 10, 2015 DRAFTMeeting was called to order by President, John Hewitt.

Present were Arden Freeman, Mary Lynn Warren, Bill Randall, Roy Braunberger, Jack Grove and Manger, Lisa Titmas. Linda Cerf was excused. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. SECRETARY’S REPORT – Mary Lynn Warren

Motion was made by Mary Lynn Warren to accept the minutes of the November 12, 2015 minutes as posted. Seconded by Arden Freeman. Vote unanimous, passed. TREASURER’S REPORT – Linda Cerf

For the month of November, 2015, on the Statement of Operations, the Operating Revenue was $109,773.17, retail sales was $612.00, Facilities was $2340.00, Bingo revenue was $24,504.00, and Activities revenue was $32,088.79. Bingo donated $1272.46 towards a new offi ce safe. Almost all revenue categories were above budget for the month. Total year-to-date for all areas of Operations is $1,693,096.60 and was above budget by $218,990.29.

Expenses for the month shows landscaping and offi ce expenses were above budget. However, the majority of all other expenses are below budget for the month. Currently, we have a surplus of a positive net income for Operations of $186,097.38.

The bank accounts and investments are reconciled. As of November 30th for operations, there is a balance in the bank accounts and investments of approximately $580,336.90. In additions, the reserve/capital balance in the bank accounts is $953,187.74.

SECURITY REPORT – Bill RandallSecurity has reported a total of 105 garage doors left open,

91 total RV’s parked overnight on surface streets and escorts provided to Bingo singles and other activities. As a reminder, please ensure that your guests have secured a guest pass or are provided an escort to use all of the facilities. Also, when leaving a building or room that the lights are turned off and all appropriate doors are locked securely.

ARCHITECTURAL REPORT – Roy BraunbergerFor the month of November, there were 57 for architectural

changes, two (2) violations, fi ve (5) second violations, three (3) rescinded and two (2) courtesy letters issued. There was a total of 11 homes changed hands for the month.

MANAGER’S REPORT - Lisa TitmasLand acquisition update. Per Craig Ahlstrom, CEO

of Farnsworth Properties, the family is ready to resume discussion on the property. Any prior discussion is voided. Both parties will begin from scratch. This includes potentially

purchasing the land in its entirety. Once again, be leery of anyone asking for personal information either via phone or at your door. There are a lot of scams out there. There are four new computers in the library. When walking, running or driving your golf car in the evening or early morning hours, please take the time to use refl ective tape on your clothing and turn your golf cart lights on.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT – John HewittThis past year has gone so fast. Our next Board meeting in

January could possibly be the last for this board as assembled. It’s time to vote for next year’s representatives. Ballots will be mailed out sometime this week. The last of two (2) candidates meetings have been held. We also vote on whether to move our annual meeting date ahead two (2) months to accommodate resident’s schedules during the holidays. Should the majority of you feel it is a good idea and pass the proposed bylaw change, the board elected on January 20, 2016 would serve an extra two (2) month term in 2017

NEW BUSINESSNoneCONTINUING BUSINESSNone. Meeting adjourned at 09:22. Respectfully submitted, Mary Lynn Warren, SVE Secretary

Homeowners - Are You Renting Your Home and/or Condo

TOP 10 IRISH TOASTSTO RING IN 2016

• May your giving hand never fail you.• May we all be alive at this same time next year.• May the Lord keep you in the palm of His hand, and never close His fi st too tight• May you live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live!• May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future.• Here’s to a long life and a merry one. A quick

death and an easy one. A pretty• girl and an honest one. A cold drink and another

one!• May your troubles be less and your blessings

be more. And may nothing but• happiness come through your door.• May your neighbors respect you, trouble

neglect you, the angels protect you,• and heaven accept you.• Merry met and merry part. I drink to thee with

all my heart.• Dung hills rise and castles fall, we are all equal

one and all.By Dara McBride

If so, you must complete the SVE Renters Application, every year you have a renter, even if it is the same renter each year, and provide a copy to the association offi ce. There is no fee associated with this application. This applies to seasonal renters and long term year round renters.

SVE has many amenities for our renters to enjoy. In order for them to have access to the fi tness center, etc., they must be “registered” with the SVE HOA offi ce. It is your responsibility as the homeowner to complete the SVE Renters Application.

In order for SVE to maintain an adult community status of persons 55 years of age or older, the SVE HOA must obtain age verifi cation on all renters in accordance with the SVE RCCRs 4.1.9 and the Housing for Older Persons Act, 1995. In keeping with

this law, the application must be completed in its entirety with the renter’s name, date of birth, phone number and the dates

they are renting your property. Acceptable documents to verify age: driver’s license, passport,

military ID, or any other state, local, national or international

documentation that shows date of birth. This information is updated in your homeowner’s fi le.

In addition, we provide our security guard with your renters name, telephone number and rental dates.

The rental application is available in the association offi ce or you may download the form from the SVE website; www.svehoa.com , click on Village Info, then click on Village Rules, Guidelines, and Forms. If you have questions, please contact Linda Hayden at 380-0106.


Computer Club Bits and Bytes Beverly Selvage

We are starting a new year with lots of great things happening, so come join the fun and learn to use your computer. Election for a new President and Secretary will be held. We need volunteers willing to run for these offi ces, and encourage new members to step up and run. New ideas are always welcome.

Windows 10 Classes “Getting the most out of Windows 10” will be offered Friday January 22nd and Friday February 5th from 1 to 4 pm in the Training Facility. Prior registration and Computer Club membership is required.

Photoshop Elements 13 Classes will be as follows: Beginning Jan.15th Intermediate Tuesday January 19th and Friday January 22nd, Advanced Tuesday Jan 26th and Friday Jan.29th. Tuesday Jan 12 and Friday All classes meet in the Training Facility from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. Signup sheets on the table in back of the room at the Monday morning Meetings.

The Art Club has decided to have their Art Show at the same date that the Computer Club Photo Show will be held on Sunday March 6th from 1-4 P.M in the Oakwood and Rosewood Rooms. This is a great opportunity for all art enthusiasts to view the works being shown.

Don’t forget our fund raiser, The “East Valley Pops Orchestra” on Feb. 2nd at 7 P.M. in the Auditorium. Tickets are only $7.00.

The Slug Group will meet in the Training Facility on Jan. 13th from 6-7:30 P.M. This group is composed of Linux users, which is a free operating system. Jan. 4th 9 A.M. Q &A. with Joe Zagar, 10:15A.M. Favorite Web sites with Jim Cherry and in the afternoon from 1-3 P.M. is Photo SIG with Mike Dailey. Jan.11th

9 A.M. Q&A with Joe, 10:15 A.M., January Newsletter Review with Joe, 1-3 P.M. Apple SIG with Katie Gertz. Jan18th Q&A with Joe,10:15 A.M. Verizon, Joanna Pattie, 1-3 P.M. Digital Photo SIG with Mike. Jan. 25th 9 A.M. Q&A with Joe, 10:15 A.M. Mesa City Councilman Thompson, 1-3 P.M .Apple SIG. Fix it Tuesday is January 5th, 12th, 19th and the 26th. Open to all residents of SVE Bring your computer to the Training Room, 1 to 3 PM for updates, minor repairs, or adding Ram (you furnish Ram) Fee is $20.00 fi rst come fi rst served. This service does not include updating computers to Windows 10. Make arraignments’ for a house call for this project or take your computer to a service center.

Our Presentation by the Mesa Library was exciting as they brought in their 3 D Printer and showed us how it operated. They also told us about the many new things that the Library was setting up. Libraries aren’t just for reading books anymore.

Go to our Website SVECC.com and see all the information that is printed there. Lots of articles on Windows 10, free websites, help group and a great newsletter.

January 5th ,12th,19th and the 26th Fix-it Tuesday. Open to all residents of SVE. Bring your computer to the Training Room 1 to 3 PM for updates, minor repairs, or adding Ram (you furnish Ram) Fee is $20.00 fi rst come fi rst served. This service does not include updating computers to Windows 10. Make arraignments’ for a house call for this project or take your computer to a service center.

clubs

Fitness ClubHAPPY NEW YEAR. Now that you have made the

resolutions for 2016 to be a healthy year, come join us at the Fitness Centers. Our new elliptical, treadmill or stair climber machines will help you lose that holiday weight gain. Come try them out. The Fitness Committee has also requested the purchase of four new treadmills this year to replace the outdated treadmills in the North Center with the current four treadmills in the South Fitness Center. We want to keep making SVE Fitness Centers in good shape.

A reminder to members that there are rules that have to be followed for the use of the Fitness Centers. These include: No beverages other than water is allowed in the Centers. No one under 18 years of age is allowed to use the equipment; after the use of a machine, it is to be wiped down with solution and toweling supplied; and do not alter the thermostats or roller shade settings. All the rules are posted at the entryway, if you are not familiar with them, please read them. You are responsible for your guests following these rules as well.

The Donation Plaques are now on display in the South Fitness Center, located on the North wall. The plaques honor those who have generously given to the Fitness Club to help purchase the great equipment we enjoy here at SVE. There is still room for more names, if you would like to donate to the Fitness Club for future equipment purchases. We are also taking donations for the ornamental decorations in front of the South Fitness Center. They were on loan to us from the sculptor and need to be funded to keep them. Donations can be made at the SVE Offi ce for the SVE Fitness Club. Thank you.

SVE ACTIVE SINGLESDolores Ziobrowski

How time fl ies! The holiday season is over leaving us with great memories of the wonderful activities that we chose to attend during the past year. There are more to come with new board members and new activities that are already in the making.

Please join us every Wednesday evening at 6:00 in the Mesa Verde Room. We will welcome you with an abundance of warm hugs.

First Event: B. J.’s Brewhouse on Superstition Springs Blvd, west of Power Road on Tuesday, January 5th at noon. Separate checks. Deadline for sign up is December 30th. Meet in the north parking lot at 11:30 a.m. Driver fee is $1.00. Contact person, Reba Blake, 480-984-5569.

Don’t forget Installation Dinner on January 13th at 5:30 p.m.

Second Event: Old Country Buffet, 6625 E. Southern, west of Power on Tuesday January 19th at 1:00 p.m. Separate checks. Deadline for sign up is January 13th. Meet in the north parking lot at 12:30 p.m. Driver fee is $1.00. Contact person, Joyce Burton, 480-986-8038.

Third Event: Fat Willy’s SVE Restaurant on Buttercup on Thursday, January 28th at 9:00 a.m. Deadline for sign up is January 20th. Drive on your own or with a friend. Contact Person: Phyllis Knight, 480-380-2602.

Sunshine person for January is Scottie Arts. Please contact her at 715-216-1955 or Ruby Plaster, 284-1949 on members needing cards.

Activity members for the month of February should arrive at our board meeting at Ruby Plaster’s home on 7929 E. Nopal at 5:30 p.m. to present their planned activities for that month.

LAPIDARY/SILVERSMITHING

CLUBSharleen Harvey

WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR IN SVE! Now is the time to develop a new hobby. The Lapidary and Silversmithing workshop is buzzing with new projects by club members.

The election of offi cers was held at the December meeting and the following members will serve for year 2016: President Wayne Gish, Vice President Will Yarde, Secretary Margie Ginnaty, and Treasurer Sharleen Harvey. All SVE residents who have an interest in “rockhounding”, lapidary work, or silversmithing, should stop by the workshop located in the SVE north complex. For your use, are diamond bladed cutting saws, grinders, sanders and polishing equipment to fi nish your stones. If you don’t have any stones, but would like to learn the skills, you will fi nd a supply of “rough rocks and minerals” to choose from in your learning process. All the tools and supplies needed to create the silver mountings for the stones are on hand in the workshop and members will be glad to help you learn the craft.

The workshop is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and visitors are always welcome.

TRAVEL CLUBHappy New Year to all my many travel clients and friends.

This will be my last Club write-up as I am fi nally retiring from the travel business. I have been working with SVE friends for 15 years and have decided to let someone else have my fun job. I would like to introduce you to the new Travel Agent, Sharon Kummerfeldt. Sharon lives in SVE and will be able to help you with your travel needs.

Terra Travel is a premier full service agency. They have been in business for over 37 years. The agency is staffed with quality, professional Travel Consultants, specializing in tours, cruises, river cruising and group travel. They strive to make your “dream vacation” a reality. Our motto is “Travel with Confi dence”. Terra Travel is a part of the Signature Travel Network, the fi nest supplier in the travel business industry. They can offer you the

buying power and expertise of a 6000+ member-strong affi liation.

Join me (and Warren) on my last group cruise/tour on July 30th to Alaska on Princess Cruise

Line. Call for more information. Mickey, 480-373-9687 or e-mail [email protected].


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BILLIARDSCactus Chicks - Women's Billiards Barbara Reinsch (651) 399-0837Billiard Club Wayne Berg 354-7583Wednesday Superstition League - 8 Ball Dean Jacula 380-4696Thunderbird League - 8 Ball Wayne Berg 354-7583BOWLINGSuperstition Senior Nancy Stratman 671-9748CARDS/GAMES"500" Cards Gerrie Mustard 357-2626Bridge Social (Mon & Fri) Sandi Cole 984-3061Bridge Social (Tues & Thurs) Ann Fenlason 380-2535Bunco Nancy Schmidt 588-6501Cribbage Judy Janousek 380-9624Duplicate Bridge Eileen Condo 986-1348

John Welker 507-455-2800Euchre Lee & Kathy Meemken 354-1760Farkle Carol Stirling 984-9544Hand & Foot Christena Van Driel 984-7690International Mah Jong Roonie Uhrig 984-1092Ladies Poker Gerrie Mustard 357-2626Ladie's Texas Hold 'em Gerrie Mustard 357-2626MahJong International R oonie Uhrig 970-881-2476MahJong Jean Boreman 659-4303Men's Pinochle Jerry & Jan Welch 986-0852Men's Poker Robert Chaplinski 986-0442Mens Texas Hold'em Ron Borruso 807-6710Mexican Train Jim Mayberry 986-2275Mixed Poker Robert Chaplinski 986-0442Pinochle Dee Hoogestraat 246-5493Ponytail Diane Roessler 986-2429Pinochle/500/Euchre Refresher Class Lydia Sobiech 986-9822Rummikub Wanda Cheney 354-9174DANCECabaret Dances Marilyn Dehner/Jim Droll 664-9496Line Dance Fran Duwar 491-5190"The Oasis" Happy Hour Dance Jackie & Steve Marlatt 984-9268Square Dancing Bill Haynes [email protected] Tap Dance Linda Peterson 694-7168GOLFCouples Golf Ed Greene 307-8038Ladies Golf Peggy Schell 701-202-9500Men's Golf Mike Ryan 986-2485SVE Golf Club Veronica Mensch 354-0959Village 9er's Marilyn Glogoss 986-4632EXERCISE & HEALTHAerobics - M, W, F Paula Malone 984-8092

Massage Therapist Michelle Stilson, LMT 220-5435Personal Fitness Instructor Mike Suski 275-1033Saturday Stretch Darlyne Grant 984-8539Water Exercise - North Pool Judy Janousek 380-9624Water Exercise - South Pool Lila Brekke 984-0413ARTS & CRAFTS & HOBBIESSVE Artist President Pauline Bergman 248-6610Ceramics Sherrie Larson 822-7124Knitting, Crochet, etc. Guild Darlyne Grant 984-8539Lapidary/Silversmithing Wayne Gish 984-1086Open Painting Claris Olson 357-2550Quilting/Sunland Stitchers Ferne Cohen 357-8446

Carolyn Jennings Co-Pres 306-7828Stained GlassWatercolors Elaine Dube 984-6491Woodcarving Bob Doeden 773-9264Wood Shop Bob Scheitlin 629-8846SPORTS & OUTSIDE ACTIVITIESBocce Ball Don Strang 380-0484Horseshoes Steve Farnsworth 688-5134Men's Softball Ron Borruso 807-6710Pickle Ball Dan Oborn 357-2860Ping Pong Gene Trust 373-6052Shuffleboard Marion Yoder 656-4636Softball Club Ron Borruso 807-6710Sports Court Volleyball Ted Linde 656-0330Tennis Club Gary Larson 360-481-5178Trail Blazers Hiking Club Sharon Batcher 824-8435Travel Club Sharon Kummerfeldt 406-672-6991Water Volleyball Bob Oganovich 357-9303Women's Softball Marlene Herickhoff 354-2733SVE SPONSORED ACTIVITIESAARP Instructor Bruce Taft 984-3962Bingo Activities Office 380-0106Ladies Luncheon Activities Office 380-0106OTHER CLUBS & ACTIVITIESAlzheimers Jan Vineyard 373-5859Book Club Annette Alender 380-9536Canada Committee Jerry Fish 553-6293Chapel Bible Study Charlie Simone 623-202-5391Chapel Choir Karen Bader 357-2504Computer Club Arlene Oisten 380-1760Dog Club Joyce Huettner 380-9620Drama Group Alan Lewis 357-2483Friendship Circle Betty Eggland 354-6784Genealogy Gary VanValkenburg 361-5441

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Trolley tours will be taking our guests to the models.

There will be plenty of food, fun, and prizes,

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a wonderful day at Sunland Springs Village!

9AM - 1PM in the Sunland Springs Village Auditorium

• Area Agency on Aging • Arizona Alzheimer’s Association • AZ Mediquip • Bunker Family Funeral Home • Costco Wholesale• East Valley Adult Resources• Family Comfort Hospice • Hospice of the Valley

• Interim Home Care • Interim Home Health• Keystone Natural Family Medicine• Mountain Vista Medical Center • R&K Blinds• Sante’ of Mesa Rehab • Springs Realty

• Sun American Mortgage • Sunland Springs Village• Sunland Village East - Textile Arts Center• Sun Valley House Call • The Summit at Sunland Springs• Travel Care • Queen Creek Foot & Ankle • Visiting Angels of Arizona

Companies in the East Valley that help in assisting seniors with a variety of issues will be on hand to

provide information about their services and answer any questions. Some of the vendors who will be

participating are:

clubsART CLUB NEWS

Diane MooreNew classes start with the New Year! Our drawing classes

fi nished in December with lovely animal drawings, tigers, monkeys, raccoons and more. Look for examples of these animals in our Spring Arts and Crafts Show. Also new this year! We will be joining the Photography show on March 6th in the Oakwood Room, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. We look forward to having lots of space to show our work.

Water color class starts Monday, January 4th, Watercolor Pencils on Thursday the 7th and Colored Pencil class on Friday the 8th. We will be working on portraits in both classes for a month and then on to more subjects.

The picture you see here shows some of our SVE artists from our Welcome Back Party in December.

Our annual meeting will be January 15 at noon in the Arts and Crafts Room. We will be having Pizza, so please sign up in the Arts and Crafts Room. New members welcome! Annual dues are only $5.00. Call Elaine Dubé with any questions about classes at 984-6491. Come join us!

Natal/Neville SocialNatal/Neville residents meet for a potluck dinner the

fi rst Friday each month at 5:00 pm in the Mesa Verde room. Because the fi rst Friday of January 2016 is New Year’s Day there will not be a get together. Our next gathering is February 5th. Each household attending this meal is asked to prepare their favorite dish to pass. Don’t forget to bring your own plate, silverware, napkin and cold drink.

Social Bridge Hosts for January

Sunday Evening couples – Call Mary Jean Crider if interested, 357-9621

Tuesday Afternoon - Louween Lange, 284-7331 Tuesday Evening -

Call Mary Ann Fenlason if interested, 380-2535Wednesday Afternoon - Elgene Green, 357-9607

Thursday Evening - call Mary Ann Fenlason if interested, 380-2535 Friday Afternoon - Marge Pillsbury, 357-1861

DRAMA CLUB

Come one, come all, to the delightful Drama Club! The fi rst meeting was held and we had a hilarious time reading through some outstanding scripts found by our awesome director, Vickie Briscoe. There was a murder mystery, slapstick comedy and lots of fun plays to choose from. We would love to have others join us on our quest to step out in the bright lights of the SVE Stage. We have a talented director and a great president, Alan Lewis and a few “ wannabe” stars.

Please come and join us. The play has not been selected yet, but parts will be chosen with fi rst play practice in January. We meet on Monday at 10:00a.m. in the auditorium. Questions, call Connie Young, 357-2490

Red Hat SocietyHappy New Year! The Red Hatters of SVE will meet

on the following dates in 2016: Jan 27, Feb 24, March 23, April 27, May 25, June 22, Sept 28, Oct 26, & Nov 22. Come join us in the Mesa Verde room at 9:30 a.m. to socialize, meeting begins at 10:00 a.m. and we adjourn at 11:00 a.m. Don’t forget to bring a teacup & tea bag, refreshments are served by the host group.

Conservative ClubWe wish all our SVE neighbors a very Happy New Year –

2016! Our fi rst meeting this year is January 21st from 10 to 11a.m., in the Mesa Verde Room. Our special guest speaker is Senator Russell Pearce, former President of the Arizona Senate.

It is not the objective of the Conservative Club to tell you how or for whom to vote in this election year. In America that is a matter of your personal choice. We thoroughly enjoy examining each candidates program to consider the various pros and cons. This helps all of us vote more intelligently.

Come and check us out. We have lots of fun.

KNIT AND CROCHET GUILD

The SVE Knit and Crochet Guild has been busy knitting many hats and scarves for Sister Adele O’Sullivan who is a doctor at Circle the City Hospital which has 50 beds in the heart of Phoenix. She administers to homeless, sick patients (men and women). The Guild members shown delivering the hats are Elaine Rody, Pat Devers and Judy Lowam .


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Book Club NewsShelley Randall

CERAMICS CLUBWelcome back to our winter

friends. We have lots of news to report. First, as a reminder, annual dues of fi ve dollars (a bargain) were due January 1.

Our Christmas luncheon was a hit! We had over twenty attendees. The food was tasty. Thank you to Sherry, Sue K and Genie for putting everything together. We loved the poinsettia door prizes. Drawing winners were Bonnie, Carol, Charlie, Diane, Jane, Joyce, Laurie, and Marie.

On December 5 our annual raffl e concluded at the pancake breakfast. Special thanks to all who purchased tickets to support our club’s activities. Of course, there were two lucky ticket holders. John Challender was the winner of the large bowl hand-painted with a fall leaf design. The winner of the Southwest style pots was Don V. Both gentlemen are SVE residents.

CLASS PROJECTS - January, February, and March are the most active months in Ceramics. Our instructor Debbie is kept busy on

Monday and Tuesday mornings assisting members with their individual projects. In addition, Debbie prepares class projects -- for example, December’s holiday snowman platter and October’s ice cream dishes. Our current class project is to decorate a soup bowl/mug which we will use at a soup luncheon to be held in February.

HORSE HAIR CLASSES - Once upon a time Native Americans developed a process for decorating pottery using the hairs from horses. Basically,

the idea is to burn the hairs on glowing hot pots straight from the kiln to create localized carbon markings. Each winter the Ceramics Club provides several opportunities for making horse hair pottery. We have tentatively (depending upon demand) scheduled classes for January 25, February 15, and March 14. If you would like to participate in a class, you need to sign up in the Ceramics Room. Prior to the Friday before the class your greenware needs to be prepared for the horse hair firing. Please note that each class is limited to 6-8 participants, each with 1-2 pieces.

Classes are held on Monday and Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m.-noon, in the Ceramics room. We have an instructor who is present to teach the classes. The cost is $5.00 per day. If you attend both Monday and Tuesday, the cost for the Tuesday class is $3.00. Our membership dues are $5.00 per year. For more information contact: Sherrie Larson, 480-822-7124 or Sue Kobiela 480-380-6909.

THE SUNSATIONALSHAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!

And the Sunsational Tappers hope your Christmas was Merry and Bright. May the year 2016 bring happiness, peace, health, and love your way.

Club members Sharon Duryea, Linda Peterson and Pat Soderberg presented SVE Manager, Lisa T itmas with a $500 check for use in Auditorium improvements.

We also enjoyed December with parades, parties, dancing and exchanging gifts. Pink is the new red with this tap dancing organization. The golf carts and bicycle in the SVE Parade were easy to spot – such artistry! They were decorated to the hilt and loaded with beautiful ladies – all in PINK! We hope you noticed the pink bicycle – driven by our Pat Soderberg – a perfect lead to the golf carts. Following the parade, the Sunsationals performed a tap number to “Sleigh Ride” in our SVE auditorium. They rocked the house! Friday, December 4th, Vickie Briscoe hosted her

annual Christmas Party. She is the perfect hostess – and cook! More festivities were enjoyed at the annual Sunsationals Christmas party and gift exchange in the Mesa Verde Room on December 18th. It is always fun to see which gifts will be “exchanged” the most often – usually it’s something pink! Some of the ladies were off to the east for the holidays, and others stayed in sunny Mesa to celebrate.

January will be back to practice – seriously – we are working double hard to pay for the extra pounds enjoyed in December!

In December, we had a lively and productive discussion of the compelling novel Still Alice by Lisa Genova, a neuroscientist. The story is unique in chronicling the progression of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease from the perspective of the victim, Alice Howland, a celebrated Harvard professor, fi fty-years old, and at the height of her career. The effects of the disease on Alice, her family, and colleagues are vividly described.

Readers learn that Alice’s worth is comprised of more than her ability to remember. All members agreed this was a “must-read” book.

Please join us on January 5, at 10:00 AM in the Saguaro Room for a discussion of Teacher Man by Frank McCourt. Maureen Urlaub will lead the discussion. New members are always welcome; we meet the fi rst Tuesday of the month.


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DOGS R US

“Tuff ”

People decorate themselves with pins, necklaces, earrings, ties and bright clothing for Christmas and the New Year. “Tuffy” enjoys being part of that and is still wearing his pretty wreath for the New Year.

He is the precious 11-year-old Chihuahua, with maybe a little Terrier mixed in, living with Dee Koplin. Dee and her late husband adopted Tuffy when he was only a couple months old. Tuffy now has a bit of arthritis, but he gets around pretty well. There is no fence in Dee’s backyard, but early on Tuffy was taught the boundaries of the yard, and he has obeyed those boundaries ever since. To most dog owners, that would be a miracle! Good job, Dee!

Dog owners dote on their pets. They are your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are their life, their love, their leader. They will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of their heart. You owe it to them to be worthy of such devotion.

There are so many dogs needing to be adopted and to share their love and devotion with a human. Please consider adopting a pet for 2016.

SVE GENEALOGY CLUB

Gary VanValkenburgWe have an exceptional

speaker for our January meeting, Steve Packer. Steve is an experienced Genealogist who has put on presentations throughout the valley.

He is an expert on German Genealogy, lived in Germany for

a number of years and speaks and writes fl uent German. At our meeting January 20th he will discuss what is free for Genealogists on the internet.

Our November presentation by Katie Gertz on digitizing your artifacts was a great success. We all learned much. Our Christmas party in our December meeting was fun as always with lots of treats and good conversation.

Our speaker in our February meeting will be Al Stoner. Her topic is not yet determined but she always puts on an interesting and informative program.

If you would like your name added to our monthly email reminder list and receive PDF’s relating to all things Genealogy, come to our meetings in the Mesa Verde Room the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9AM or contact Gary VanValkenburg at 480-361-5441.

SUNLAND STITCHERSFreda Klein

December was a very busy month for the quilters. Anita Rizzoli and Norma Brunick picked six names from the tree for the Boulder Creek School for gift giving, quickly obtained the gifts, wrapped and delivered in fast time. Thanks.

More donated fabric has come in from Belva Bull who has relocated to Everett,WA. Another huge donation of fabric and notions came from Elaina Rorack which will go into many more charity quilts. A donation from Pat Bleckinger of a bolt of fabric has been turned into tablecloths for the domino group. Sally Wise has given us six yards of homespun for many chenille pot holders. A BIG thanks to all these people.

Sue Shanley has announced several classes for January/February starting with a fabric

Christmas tree on a stand as a table decoration. The paint chip challenge is due for a showing this month, also later will be

a purse class and a wool applique session.

A secret luncheon menu for our Christmas party turned into pulled

pork or chicken on a bun along with mixed green, nuts,

seeds and cranberry salad, ambrosia salad

and for dessert a lot of mini cupcakes. Games were played with prizes for winners along with winners of the table decorations to

round out a productive and fun good year. The

party was hosted by Jan Carpenter, Flo Young, Sally

Wise, Twila Hall, and Eileen VeVea.

Thanks for the fun.

I began learning tennis for the first time at the age of 67

and the sport has become a thoroughly enjoyable andimportant part of my life.

Bertie Wehr

I began learning tennis for the first time at the age of 67

and the sport has become a thoroughly enjoyable andimportant part of my life.

Bertie Wehr

Even with arthritisin my left knee,

I started for the first time in my life last fall. I really like it, a lot!

Gary Larson

Even with arthritisin my left knee,

I started for the first time in my life last fall. I really like it, a lot!

Gary Larson

If you miss us on Saturday come on out on Tuesday, JANUARY 12 @ 1 pm.

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The first time I picked upa tennis racquet was

at the age of 65. I can't believe how much I love the sport, all the new

friends I've met and the social activities that go with

the tennis club.Barb Versteegh

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friends I've met and the social activities that go with

the tennis club.Barb Versteegh

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Santa and Father Time are on the way out. The Gals may be pushing for the future as the tournament against the Guys was an embarrassment (to the Gals.) The scores of fi ve, twenty minute games on four courts resulted in such an unbalanced tally the judges didn’t announce them. Well, just like the Cubs, ‘maybe next year.’ We all drowned

our sorrows and celebrated with pizza following the games.Regular league play will begin the fi rst Monday after the

New Year, January 4, 2016. Men play on Monday, women on Tuesday and mixed team play on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. All league play starts at 9:30 a.m. Open bocce will be available at 6:30 p.m. on all days but Tuesday and Friday. Tuesday starts at approximately 1:00 and Friday is a day off.

Looking forward to seeing y’all on the courts – we’ve missed the fun and camaraderie.

SVE Men’s Golf LeagueMike Kohrn

This month we welcome Tom Krings, Jon Elizondo, Gary Sondreal, Ora Smith, Gary Nytes, Randy Carlson, and Doug Eilers as new members to the SVE Men’s Golf Club.

Congratulations to Mike Ryan, club president, for his hole in one on par 3 hole #12. Rumor had it, he used a driver off the tee and banked the ball off two palm trees before the ball went into the hole. You know what they say about rumors, just not true. Good job, Mike

The club had their Road Runners (formally called the Desert Rats) versus Snowbirds tournament on Dec 7th and 9th. On the 7th, the Road Runners were in the lead 10 to 8. The 2nd day the score came in at 31 ½ Road Runners and 22 ½ Snowbirds. Better luck next year Snowbirds. The circle hole winners on hole #5 were John Anderson, Frank Bruno, Dennis Olson, Jerry Cartwright, Merl Haugestuen, Lon Kirkland, Dave Hall, Buddy MacDonald, Cliff Lowum, Jerry Hargis, and Dave Cink. Closest to the pin winners on hole #17 were Jerry Binfet and on hole #18 Buddy MacDonald. The longest putt winners on hole #8 were Jerry Bach and on hole #7 Bob Abbott. Good job, gentlemen. The Drawing winners were Hank Kraaenbrink, Al Jochim, and Mike Kohrn. The tournament was followed by lunch at Fat Willy’s.

We are in need of a few good men. If you haven’t heard of the SVE Men’s Golf League, please stop by the golf pro shop and talk to our friendly staff about eligibility requirements necessary to join the League. There are currently 224 active members in the men’s club. We play on Monday and Wednesday mornings. You can play when you choose, and you are not obligated to play every Monday or Wednesday. We offer handicap league play, so if you are just getting started or you are a pro, there is a fl ight for you to compete in with like opponents.

The next planned tournament is the Home and Home tournament with Sunland Village on Jan. 11th and 13th. There are also many other fun events planned throughout the year so come and join the group. It’s a great way to get some exercise and meet new friends in the village.

Scoreboard DedicationMonday, Januar 4, 11:30 a.m.

SVE COUPLES GOLFJudy Hileman

December was a busy month for the Couples Golf Club and we all had a boost to our holiday spirit through many activities! We started the month off on Tuesday, December 2 by participating in the Golf Cart Parade. Each year it exceeds the year before. What fun it was to see Santa, Mrs. Santa and Santa’s helpers this year, PLUS children along the route enjoying the festivities and picking up candy! Those utilitarian golf carts were wearing their Christmas best. Thanks to all who participated and especially our friends, Ardis and Bob Golay for taking charge of this event

Holiday fun continued on Tuesday, Dec. 8 with the singing of Christmas Carols throughout the village. This year members of the Chapel Choir and the Sunland Choir joined us as we spread Christmas Goodwill in the form of Christmas songs celebrating Christ’s birth.

The annual Christmas dinner/dance was held on Dec. 11 with a delicious buffet catered by AZ Premier Catering followed by a dance featuring Larry Charon. Thank you to our activities director, Sandy Ash and her committee for a festive evening with good friends, good food, and good music.

January will continue our busy routine with a potluck dinner and Karaoke on January 15. So get out those old favorite songs and tune up the vocal chords!

We are looking forward to a fun year here at SVE. Remember the golf socials are every Friday at 5:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Bring munchies to share and come on over!

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SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB NEWS

Carleton MooreShuffl eboarders are bringing back the SLOPPY JOE LUNCH

fund raiser on Wednesday, January 27th in the auditorium from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Mark your calendars for this culinary event. It includes fun raffl es for prizes from local stores and restaurants. Buy the $6 tickets from Shuffl eboard Club members, the SVE front offi ce or at the door. Raffl e tickets can be purchased at the Lunch. This helps us buy our shuffl eboard supplies and equipment.

2016 is here and Shuffl eboard play is in progress at 10:00 am on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Monday and Wednesday are open play and Saturday is in-park (SVE) league play, but there are a couple of boards for open play, too. Please come and give it a try or retry as the case may be. Come any or all days as you please. We are very happy to report we have picked up many new players.

The shuffl eborders were out in force to run the annual curbside Food Drive pickup led by Max Magnuson. THANKS to all of you who remembered to put out bags or take them to the offi ce. It was a great success! We collected many van loads of food.

Watch our bulletin board on the shuffl eboard court building for more activities and details. Our club president is Marion Yoder 656-4636.

The Sunland Village East Softball Club would like to invite all village residents to come to a dedication ceremony for our new scoreboard. In addition to some spirited softball game entertainment, there will be a short ceremony and free hotdogs, chips and cake, while supplies last. Soda pop and bottled water will be available for 50 cents. The ceremony, located at the softball fi eld, will be Monday, January 4 at 11:30 a.m.

Plan on coming out to join your neighbors to celebrate and have some fun!


sportsSVE LADIES GOLF

A reminder to the ladies wishing to play league in 2016, dues of $30 were payable by December 31, 2015 and considered delinquent on January 1, 2016. This allows you to play on Tuesday and Thursday with other lady golfers, to participate in tournaments, and enjoy a delicious lunch at the Ladies Spring and Fall Luncheons. You can participate in the 9 or 18 hole play leagues. Also, you must be a member of the ladies league to play in the couple’s league.

At the December board meeting, the following policy was discussed, established and approved: “All Home and Home Events must be held at the Pro-Shop and Restaurant at Sunland Village East”.

Thank you to the outgoing board and committee members and welcome to the new directors and committees. The following are your new leaders for 2016: President, Verna Berndt, Vice President, Debbie Fish, Treasurer, Veronica Mensch and Secretary, GayLynn Brewer. If you wish to help with an event or serve on a committee, please contact any board member. They would appreciate any service or help you can provide.

Upcoming events include: January 7, 9 & 18 hole scramble; February 3, 9 hole Ladies Invitational Tournament; February 11, 9 & 18 hole scramble; February 9 and 16, 9 & 18 hole Handicap and Championship Tournament; February 23 and 25, Home and Home with Sunbird; March 22 and 24, Home and Home with Sunland Village; March 23, Ladies Luncheon and Meeting.

Here is wishing everyone a Happy New Year and another great year of golf, friendship and opportunities to make new friends.

Tennis TalkDiana Roskuski

We look forward to more residents participating in our beginner F.A.S.T. (Fun, Active, Senior Tennis) clinic at the courts on Saturday, January 9th; see the ½ page color ad in this January Outlook. This is a fun, free opportunity to try tennis!

More than half our 250 members started their tennis careers after retirement. If you miss the clinic, please come to the courts for beginner lessons on Tuesday, January 12th at 1 p.m.

The 2015 calendar year was completed with the SVE Tennis Club hosting seven other East Valley communities for the Holiday Mixed Doubles tournament, on December 28-30. This is the smaller of the two fundraising tournaments produced by our Club, and a rare opportunity to see the best senior men and women playing as a team.

At 9:00 a.m. on weekdays, SVE teams host other communities for League tennis. Residents are welcome to watch the play and enjoy a cup of coffee.

Nearly 100 members and guests enjoyed a Christmas dinner and show on December 4th at Barleen’s Arizona Opry. On December 12th the Club hosted players from Monte Vista for a fun day of tennis, snacks and lunch.

On December 19th, teaching pro Hank Brenner raised funds to purchase new bicycles for at-risk kids during his 2nd annual tennis marathon. Members donated $30 each to play with Hank during the marathon. His goal was to double the 46 bikes and helmets purchased last year!

Our annual Soup Night at the courts, with “round robin” play and dinner, is set for January 29th. The soups are always delicious, with enough variety to please every member.

Whether you are new to SVE, new to tennis, or just want to “get back in the game”, come to the courts and talk to one of our friendly players. Free lessons are offered for beginners and experienced players.

TRAILBLAZERSTrailblazers walking group walks each Thursday. Walks

will be 3 to 4 miles on mainly level terrain. Walkers will meet in the parking lot east of the Auditorium and carpool. Riders compensate drivers. For information call Sharon Batcher 480-824-8435.

Starting time for January is 9:00 amFirst Thursday: Usery Mountain ParkSecond Thursday: San Tan Mountain ParkThird Thursday: Cougar Trail Cloudview Trail HeadFourth Thursday: Crosscut Trail Superstition MountainsTrailblazers hiking group hikes each Tuesday. Hikers

meet in the parking lot north of the courtyard. Riders compensate drivers. All hikers carpooling with the hiking group are required to carry a minimum of 1.5 liters of water on the trail. Food and sturdy footwear are recommended. For information call Connie Bowser 480-306-8047 or Bob Dever 480-456-0253.

Schedule is subject to change depending on conditions.Starting time for January is 8:00 amJan 5: Butcher Jones [Butcher Jones TH off Bush Hwy

(Tonto Pass required to park) 5.5 miles 600 ft gain, Diffi culty Easy]

Jan 12: Canyon Lake to First Water or reverse: [Canyon Lake TH or First Water

TH off SR 88 7.5 miles Elev gain 1300 Diffi culty, Moderate] Half the group will start at one TH and meet the other half coming from the other TH with a car key exchange.Jan 19: Weaver’s Needle Crosscut

[Peralta TH off US 60 8.0 miles Elev gain 2160 ft Diffi culty, Very Strenuous]

The route connects two trails and requires route fi nding and rock scrambling with

some exposure. Jan 26: Sycamore Creek [off Hwy

87 turn Left onto FR 191 8.0 miles, Diffi culty Moderate]

VOLLEYBALL NEWSCome one, come all....Volleyball enthusiasts meet

Monday through Saturday at 8:00 a.m. at the courts behind the south pool complex. A love of exercise, meeting new friends, and some ability at hitting the ball over a net, are musts to enjoying an hour of fun. We have a great time, and are a very friendly bunch.

Monthly potlucks are scheduled for the fi rst Monday of each month at the Mesa Verde Room at 5:00....the next one is on January 4th. If you are a past volleyball member, a newcomer, or a regular player, come for the social and bring a favorite dish to share. Don’t forget your place settings and a drink of your choice. Mark your calendars now, and don’t forget to show up at the court at 8:00 AM....we need you!!!

Questions, please call Ted Linde, 480-656-0330.


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House Cleaning & Windows Honest,

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experience. Work guaranteed, friendly, clean and professional Call Buddy at 480-352-9677.

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FaceLifts for HomesRoom additions, garages, patio covers, renovations,

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Jay W. Birt Handyman Services

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Alex’s handyman, painting and drywall

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patch repairs, texture matching, make readys, pressure

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Keith’s Home MaintenanceNo job too big. Interior &

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carpentry and more. Call for free estimate. 480-225-9187.

Andy’s Handyman ServiceFast, Friendly, Dependable,

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Jim’s Handy Helper Service Handyman, General

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Steve’s Handy Company A Company You Can

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Mel’s Handyman Services Expert painting, drywall, stucco repair, plumbing, water heater installation,

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Home Remodeling and Rain Gutter SpecialistAZ Rooms, Dual Pane, Replacement Windows,

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Mazon’s Air Conditioning & Heating Service Only $18.95 for a complete heating system check-up. Includes 20 point check plus service complete

unit. Expert service and repairs or unit replacement. Licensed &

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Mazon’s Plumbing Expert service and repairs. Free water heater inspections.

All plumbing repairs. Sewer and drains unclogged. Water

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Licensed & Bonded. 480-966-7794 or 602-579-1012.

Garage Door Repairs Free Service Calls. $20 Off Any

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West Enterprises, LLC (d.b.a. East Valley Plumbing,

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providing Customers with qualifi ed, personalized service

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Heaven Bound Plumbing20 Years in the east valley. Repairs up-grades, water

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Garage Door ServiceSenior discounts. Veteran

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Dumping DaveI haul it all. Yard debris,

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and Honest. I’m a Mesa 6th grade teacher working his 2nd

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NEW Coatings & and Repairs. Epoxy and Flagstone Coatings.

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Landscaping

Designing Arizona Landscape Specializing in complete desert landscape and sprinkler install/repair,

trimming, blowing, removal, rock, lighting. Low Prices

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Sprinkler Repair

Full Service Irrigation Repair and Installation Drip

system specialists, valves, timers, leaks, seasonal system checks, 2 year warranty, free

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www.ifi xsprinklers.com Mike 480-233-1009.

Designing Arizona Landscape Specializing in all phases of Sprinkler

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Painting

MCCARTY PAINTING SERVICES. Professional

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and Color Consultation. Call Loren, owner at

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Tom the Painter. Over 10 years as Farnsworth’s

top painter I am now available to paint the interior or exterior of

your home with the same quality and craftsmanship

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Mel Thompson PaintingWe do it all! Interior,

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Robak Painting LLC Paint exterior, interior.

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