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Las Palmas Grand is known for it’s year-round activities, luxury and support of family and friends for any success he had in life. Bill
amenities and welcoming residents. But you may not have known that shares his love of flying and adventurous spirit in hopes of inspiring
many of these friendly folks are also very talented authors. Here are others, especially young people, to pursue their dreams, both in the
their stories: air and on the ground. Profits from Bill’s book will be given to the
William R. Norwood Aviation Scholarship Fund at Southern Illinois
MOLLY & BILL NORWOOD University, Carbondale, IL and the Archer-Ragsdale Arizona Chapter
Molly and Bill Norwood are authors who are pleased to share their of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., Phoenix, AZ.
life stories with others.
Molly has authored two books of which she is especially proud: “My FRANK DURHAM
Mama Said” and “The Waiting Game.” Frank’s first book, “The Silent Years,” is a story about Joseph,
“My Mama Said” (2003) is a collection of her mother’s sayings that the earthly father of our Lord. Very little is written about him in the
are in brief, factual vignettes that describe settings or situations in which gospels. We know that he was a carpenter, he married Mary and they
she remembers hearing her mother using the proverbs. Molly says she fled to Egypt with their new child to avoid King Herod who wanted to
is sure that the sayings are not her mother’s original statements and that kill the baby Jesus. They lived there for five years and then returned to
probably most of them have been passed down through generations Nazareth after King Herod died. We also know that he and Mary had at
of many families. She now finds herself repeating them often to her least four sons and two daughters.
grandchildren and others. This book is subtitled “Words of Wisdom With that little bit of scripture, Frank wove a story of the private
for Life’s Journey,” and she is sure any reader can identify with one of family life of Joseph and Mary, a love story, filling in the years during
her Mama’s sayings. One of her favorites is: “Don’t waste your time Jesus’ childhood up until when He started his ministry.
sitting around, your pants shouldn’t wear out before your shoes.” Frank and his wife, Shirley, have four children, six grandchildren,
Molly wrote “The Waiting Game” in 2009 in celebration of her 10th and three great grandchildren. They are members of Central Christian
year as a breast cancer survivor. This book chronicles her challenge Church in Gilbert, and are active in numerous ministries. They also lead
from diagnosis, through 33 radiation and four chemo treatments. It is a Life Group. Apart from spending time with family, Frank’s favorite
truly a story of patience, prayer, and perseverance. Through her book pastimes are fishing, bible study, reading, and writing short stories.
she shares her tears, laughter, joys, and hope. Molly has given her He enjoys finding scripture where little is said about the character’s
books to thousands of women at conferences, churches, and hospitals personal life and then expanding it into a story. It is called historical
where she has spoken about cancer. biblical fiction. Frank also enjoys reading the Psalms and rewriting
Before retiring from teaching, Molly authored numerous books on them into his own words.
reading and writing strategies for grades 1-8. She loves writing and Frank’s next book titled, “Follow Me to Eternity”, is a collection
believes that every person has a story that should be shared. of short stories, prayers, and psalms. It will be published in about two
months. His third book, “Encounters with Christ,” is nearly completed.
Bill’s book, “Cleared for Takeoff: A Pilots Story of Challenges and
Triumphs,” was released in February, 2014. This was a major endeavor JACK ROWE
for Bill and one that he readily admits he would have not done without Jack’s wife says it was a complete surprise to her when he said he
Molly’s constant “urging.” would be writing a book entitled: “Experiences and Opportunities.”
Bill’s memoir will take you on a journey from his hometown of Jack is a common, ordinary farmer, from North Dakota that loves
Centralia, IL where his elementary school principal and mentor was a the land. This is his life. Not writing books! His only granddaughter,
pilot with the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II; to Southern Illinois Jessica, proofread his writings for spelling. She designed the cover and
University in Carbondale, IL (his alma mater) where he had his first sent the original copy to the printer. Never in his wildest dream did Jack
flight lessons; to the United States Air Force where he flew the B-52 ever think he would write the second book entitled “The Meaning of
bomber; to being the first African American pilot hired by United Time,” a totally different book – and again his granddaughter designed
Airlines; to his retirement in Carbondale, IL and Mesa, AZ. Although the cover and sent the book to the printer. These books are not for sale.
he encountered pitfalls along the way, Bill credits God and the love They are his legacy to anyone who has the desire to read.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
will assign you to sit at this table. This table
is for everyone and it will be offered during
HAPPY the summer holiday events to see if there is an
interest. If we receive a lot of interest it will be
4TH OF available at various functions.
JULY!
4th OF JULY YIPPEE-KI-YO-KI-YAY
SUMMER DANCES CELEBRATION By Mike Shelton
Howdy folks, I was watching a cowboy
July 3 – Music by Carla Elliott COME DRESSED IN YOUR
movie the other night and heard one of the
July 17 – DK Orchestra PATRIOTIC BEST! cowboys yell Yippee-Ki-Yo-Ki-Yay as he
Aug 7 – Gloey & Joey (The Breeze) mounted his horse and rode off in a cloud of
Friday, July 4
Aug 21 – DK Orchestra dust. I wondered what it meant so I’ve done
12:00 Noon – Lunch by Edie & Gene –
a little research and here is what I’ve found.
Sept 4 – Manuel Dorantes
Your choice of 1/3 lb. Cheeseburger or Edie’s ROSE’S WESTERN Cowboys in the “Old West” used this as a way
Sept 18 – DK Orchestra
Fried Chicken Leg & Thigh, Potato Salad, ROUNDUP of getting the attention of the cattle they were
Summer Dances will be held on the 1st & Baked Beans, Watermelon & Beverage. Ticket herding. Cows aren’t the smartest animals in
YEE-HAW – LET’S HIT
3rd Thursday and will continue throughout the the world, just the tastiest. Now that you have
must be purchased by July 1. Come dressed
summer. Dances are from 7:00-10:00PM. Ice THE TRAIL – SUMMER this valuable information, you’ll appreciate
in your “Patriotic Best” as there will be Prizes
what comes next.
and water will be available. SURVIVOR BASH
Awarded by Doc & Lynette Stephenson. It is time once again for our Summer
Indoor Games for all to enjoy and special Saturday, August 16 - 5:00PM Ballroom Survivor Bash put on by the head wrangler,
program by Judy Banning. Music & Sing- Menu – Pulled Pork, Cole Slaw, Chips, Rose Scott, and the bunkhouse gang: Myria,
Wednesday, Hoss and Miss Nancy. We’ll be
along by Beve Austin & Lee Schrader. Beverage, Keg Beer & Wine. Bring a dessert
rounding up the herd (yes, you residents are
or fruit to share.
the herd) for a foot stomping,’ festive Hoe
Dress up in your Western Duds – Line Down. The time of the round-up is 5:00pm on
Dancing w/Janet - Dancing to Western Hoe August 16.
Down. As per western tradition, the herd gets to
come for free but any outside bovines have to
Photo Op by Linda –
pay $15. You just need to let Miss Nancy know
Free for LPG owners & renters.
in advance if you’re coming.
Tickets available for pickup JUNE 16 TO Cookie will be manning the chuck wagon
FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER AUGUST 7. and serving pulled pork sandwiches, tangy
& DANCE WITH THE You Must Pick Up Your Own Ticket, cole slaw, potato chips from potatoes he grew
hisself, sarsaparilla and libations (beer and
TICKETS WILL NOT BE GIVEN OUT TO
FLASHBACKS wine) from the Grand Saloon. If’n you want
Friday, July 11, 4TH OF JULY... FRIENDS OR NEIGHBORS. some rot gut, you have to bring your own.
5:00PM Dinner, 6-9PM Dancing “FRIENDSHIP TABLE” We’re asking each of you to bring a dessert
to share since Cookie burnt the last apple pie
Menu – Edie’s Ham & Cheese Sliders, Do you want to attend an event but don’t
he tried.
Potato Salad, Dessert and Beverage. Dinner have anyone to come to the event with? Or After dinner we’ll entertain you with good
& Dance tickets must be purchased by July when you arrive, do you feel that you don’t old western dancin’ music. Janet from Lila’s
7. Dance only tickets available and will be want to intrude when you sit down at a table? Emporium will be there to show us some fancy
line dancing. Put on your best western Sunday
available at the door for an additional charge. Please don’t stay home because the Activities
go to meeting’ clothes and come down to the
The Flashbacks is a classic “8-Track” Department has instituted a new happening
LPG corral and barn on 8/16 at 5:00. Photo Op
rock’n roll and country band. It members called “The Friendship Table” … so during a by Linda. Yippee-Ki-Yo-Ki-Yay!
consist of veteran musicians who have been special event that you don’t want to sit alone
rockin the valley for a number of years. at, let us know that you will be coming and we
ARIZONA D’BACKS 2014
AS YOU ENTER...
SCHEDULE
Bus departs 5PM, NEWS FROM THE GATE!
Game time 6:40PM
Bus fare $6pp, Section 204
July 22 – Detroit Tigers $33 By Sheldon Hawley
Aug 26 – LA Dodgers $33
Sept 16 – San Francisco Giants $33 It’s been four months since I started as your Security Department
Supervisor and I would like to share some impressions I have of Las
Palmas Grand. My first impression was the beautiful common areas and
how clean and green everything was. I did wonder how I would be received
JAVA TYME!
by the residents though. I quickly found how friendly the residents were
in welcoming me and some knew my name the first day. Thank you for welcoming me so graciously. Secondly,
EVERY THURSDAY 8:30AM this is a beautiful place to work. I’m proud to be a part of the Las Palmas Grand Family and excited to be a part
In the Card Room FREE JAVA! of your every day life.
Bring Your Own Coffee Cup! The Security Department is here to help you have a safe and comfortable community to play, relax and enjoy.
Donuts .50, Cups .25
(Java available at 8 a.m. and donuts available at 8:15 a.m. You are very important to the security and safety efforts of this community. Most issues are simple and can be
July 3 – Benefit Choice Advisor – Debra Landers handled with courtesy and compassion. Please drive 15 mph or less through the community and keep an eye out
July 10 – Country Financial – Todd Harris
for your neighbors. Watch for walkers and bikers going to the club house or just taking their “daily constitutional”.
July 31 – National First Financial – Daniel Rondberg
Paparazzi Jewelry – July 17, Aug. 21 at Java Tyme Sometimes residents are in the street visiting with other drivers or neighbors like they used to do in so many of
Java Tyme is an informational event packed full of details about upcoming leisure activities! Every the small towns they grew up in. Driving at 15 mph or less gives you both the time to see each other and make the
Thursday at 8:30 a.m. in the Ballroom, hear the latest news on upcoming EVENTS, DINING
DELIGHTS, ENTERTAINMENT and TRAVEL TIMES at it’s finest! Come share the microphone moves to make passing safe and simple.
and inform other LPG residents of specific events and fill your calendar up with exciting things
to do - there’s something for everyone! We also celebrate birthdays and anniversaries as well Thank you to those that pass and sometimes stop to chat at the Main Gate. I enjoy seeing you all, saying “hello”
as introduce new residents. Come on down and have a cup of coffee on us! Blood Pressures
are done following Java Tyme by Beverly Ogden and her group of volunteer registered nurses. and welcoming you home.
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CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
AZ BLANKETS conversation. CRAFTING DAY NON-DENOMINATIONAL
4 KIDS We continue to make hats for veterans ON FRIDAYS BIBLE STUDY
in the VA Hospital as well as hats for the
Thursday, July 17 Friday, 10AM-4PM, Craft Room, Thursdays
homeless veterans living in Arizona. If you
9:30 a.m. (following java time) to 3:00 p.m. Coordinator – Betsy Blackledge 11:00AM, Craft Room
need a pattern, we have copies available.
in the Ballroom If you like to do crafts/scrapbooking come Coordinator – Ellie Downey
We also continue to knit and crochet baby
Coordinator: Joan Most on down to the Craft Room on Friday. Bring “Sharing God’s Word through His Spirit”
blankets, hats and booties which we turn over
This is a charity quilt group. The quilts your projects and we will have fun while we Open to anyone who would like to get together
to AZ Blankets for Kids.
we make are donated to AZ Blankets 4 Kids are getting things completed that some of us on Thursday mornings starting May 15 at
If you need a ride or have any questions,
for distribution to severely ill and traumatized have a tendency to put off. 11:00AM and watch how God speaks to us
please call Sharon Kilpatrick at 480-354-0607.
children throughout the valley. This year this through His Word. If you want to be amazed
group has already turned in 710 blankets. at what the Bible says to you, come and join
LPG BOOK CLUB
Sewing and non-sewing jobs are available. NEWCOMERS’ MEETING us. Bring devotionals along if you would like
New members are always welcome. If you Monday, July 14 Coordinator – Edie Anderson to share from those too. This is a “come when
have interest in this group, come check us 3:30PM, Card Room Meeting - Third Tuesday of each month at you can” commitment so don’t worry if you
1:00PM Craft Room. Everyone Welcome. For can’t make it every week.
out or call Joan Most, 480-219-2669 for more On behalf of the Activities Department,
additional info call Edie at 480-357-8794.
information. we would like to “Welcome” you to the
Knitters and crocheters: So far this year community. We would like to get to know LANDSCAPING SEMINAR
July 15 – The Shoemaker’s Wife – By Adriana
you have turned in 125 hats, 9 afghans, and you and have you get to know us. Please BY ROGER
Trigiani
73 booties. There is always a need for baby plan to attend this informal and fun meeting. Aug 19 – Songs of Willow Frost – By Jamie Wednesday, July 16
booties. If you would like to make booties, Refreshments available. Ford 10:00AM, Card Room
afghans, or caps at home and donate them, turn
In providing desert landscape talks
Sept 16 – Wild: From Lost to Found on the
them in on our sewing day.
FLYING SOLO Pacific Crest Trail – By Cheryl Strayed to residents and neighbors of Thesman
Donations always accepted. We always
communities, I strive to meet the latest and
accept donations of thread, fabric, or other Wednesday, 10AM, Card Room. A group Oct 21 – Burial Rites – By Hannah Kent
most accurate information provided by
sewing items. However, we need $$ to be able for sharing, support and problem solving. Nov 18 – The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last organizations that certify me. Research-based
to buy the batting and quilt basting spray that Coordinator – Marlene Hansen. The group Reunion – By Fannie Flagg information from the University of Arizona
we use. For further info, contact Joan Most offers support and information to those Dec 16 – No Book Review – Christmas Party and desert landscape information from the
or stop by the ballroom on the 3rd Thursday living alone, or anyone needing help with Desert Botanical Garden remain my prime
of the month. the practical and social/personal problems BEGINNER COMPUTER sources. In addition, I volunteer weekly
of everyday living. Some of the issues we
CLASS WITH AMEE for both of those organizations. Of course,
KNITTING AND will be discussing include: transportation, continuing education and visits to local
Friday, June 25, 2:00PM,
money matters, cooking for one, car and growers and nurseries keep me sharp, as well.
CROCHETING CLUB Card Room #1
home maintenance, grief and adjustments, or I would look to speak on the following
Instructor – Amee Gonzales
Tuesday, July 15, 7:00PM, Craft Room whatever you need. Please join us! topics: Flowering annuals and herbaceous
If you are a beginner and wish to learn
Coordinator – Sharon Kilpatrick perennials in the low desert. Shrubs and
computer basics please sign up on the Pen &
Bring your knitting, crocheting or other ornamental grasses. Vines and ground covers.
Quill board. This class is limited and will be
needlework projects and come join us in Irrigation, planting, fertilizing and trouble-
repeated this summer if needed.
the Craft Room on Tuesday, July 15th at shooting for the above.
7:00 PM for an hour or two of girl time and
ARIZONA CAMP VERDE CORNFEST Here you will find accessories to make your
DIAMONDBACKS Saturday, July 19, Bus departs 7:30AM house a home. Choose from over 10,000 items
The Verde Valley of central Arizona has from Art & Décor, furniture, home textiles,
Tuesday, July 22, Bus departs 5:00PM
the best sweet corn you have ever tasted! housewares, patio & garden, to seasonal items
D’backs vs. Detroit Tigers
Join us as we travel to Camp Verde to put all at great prices all in an air conditioned
HITCH-A-RIDE LADIES LUNCHEON that statement to the test!! The Camp Verde building. This should be a fun, cool afternoon
Cornfest started in 1991 as a way to feature for us. Closing date for reservations and the
Special Trips Tuesday, July 29, their wonderful corn and to have fun with $5 bus fare by July 16.
Bus departs 10:30AM friends and neighbors at the height of the corn
Restaurant – Eggs TC season and the summer. Come along with EPIC THRIFT STORE AND
If you plan to drive, sign up on the Pen & us as we enjoy activities for all ages, music,
FORT MCDOWELL Quill board. If you wish to ride the bus, sign vendors, a Vintage baseball game at Fort VITOS PIZZA & ITALIAN
CASINO up in the Activities Office. Verde State Historic Park, and of course, hot, RISTORANTE
Wednesday, July 16 roasted, buttered sweet corn. (They also sell Wednesday, July 30, Bus departs 9:00AM
Bus departs 10:00AM July Bus Trips with Gale uncooked corn by the dozen.) This should Today we will be shopping at the Epic
Coordinator – Judy Banning ARIZONA MILLS be a fun day out of the valley in hopefully a Thrift Store, and having lunch at Vitos Italian
$5 reservation fee – refundable when you little cooler temperatures. Closing date for Restaurant before stopping at the “Orange
Tuesday, July 8, Bus departs 9:30AM
depart. No refunds for cancellations. reservations and the $10 bus cost is July 9. We Patch”, Mesa’s favorite citrus, home décor,
Let’s get out of the heat, go shopping and
must have a minimum of 25 to go. boutique, and specialty foods market. If you
have lunch at Arizona Mills. Everyone will
have never been there you are in for a treat.
FORT MCDOWELL be on their own to check out the wonderful
CHARLESTON’S Their gifts boutique has the best, most unique,
OVERNIGHT discount stores. You have your choice of
home décor, clothing, accessories, holiday and
restaurants or the food court for lunch. For RESTAURANT
CASINO TRIP seasonal items, gifts and specialty foods that
those who would like to see a movie, there
& SHOPPING AT are hard to find, like local honey, homemade
Monday, July 21, Limited rooms, sign up is a Harkins Luxury 24 Cinema or the Imax
by July 3 or while supplies last. Theater. Closing date for reservations and the GARDEN RIDGE quality jams, jellies, salsas, candies, treats, and
baked goods all in one place. Closing date for
$10 reservation fee – refundable when you $6 bus payment is July 1. Thursday, July 24, Bus departs 10:30AM
reservations and the $5 bus payment is due
depart. No refunds for cancellations. Today we will be having lunch at one of
July 21.
Bus departs 9:00AM our favorite restaurants, Charleston’s before
Coordinator – Judy Banning checking out Garden Ridge. This is a new
store for us but has come highly recommended.
SPORTS & FITNESS
LADIES BILLIARDS LPG SUMMER BOWLING May 13: Tim Emery had two nice games today. He bowled
Tuesday, 10AM Billiards Room Fran Williams a 194 and a 200 game. Tony Santos also had a couple of high
Coordinator – Bobbie Bajda Don’t know what to do on Tuesday afternoons at noon? games 182 and 203. Oly Recio rolled a 182, Wayne Sorensen
Ladies you are invited to join me in the Billiards Room on Come on down to the Mesa East Bowling Lanes at Ellsworth two nice games of 199. 225 and Joe Leston had a 577 series
Tuesday mornings for a fun game of pool. If you don’t know and Broadway for a fun afternoon of open bowling. There has (193, 171 and 213). Brigitte Rasmussen made a very difficult
how to play we have a wonderful instructor that will teach you. been a good turnout each week. Once again lots of good scores spare converting the 6/7 split. That is not easy! Nice going
No need to bring a cue stick …we have plenty. If you are new to to mention. Brigitte.
the community, please join us. April 22: Debbie Martin, Brigitte Rasmussen, Wayne May 20: Today there were 200 plus games. Wayne Sorensen
Sorensen all bowled games in the 180’s. Don Rumgay rolled a rolled two of them with a 209 and a 205 game. Tim Emery hit a
BOCCE BALL 257 and Merle Seitzberg 202. 207 and Dick Paxson 203. Les Williams had a 190, Oly Recio
Tuesday & Thursday – May 6: Donna Dugenske hit a 173 today, Don Rumgay 198, Daryl Wait 182, Judy Wait 172, Barbara Carlson 175, Tony
6:30PM Bocce Ball Courts continued hitting the high scores with a 651 series, Lenny Santos 189 and Veneta Hazelwood had a nice 163 game.
Coordinator – Joe Benvissuto D’apruzzzo rolled a nice 190 and Rick Davis had a 207 game. That’s it for this issue. The signup sheet is posted on the pen
Everyone Welcome More high series were bowled in addition to Don’s. Barb and quill board at LPG. If you are thinking of joining the fall
Carlson 503, Dick Paxson 560, Lenny had a 541, Tim Emery league, this is a good time for you to practice. Join in for some
562 and Wayne Sorensen had 559. fun and laughter too!
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WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY BY JUDY BANNING
PEGGY SKIP & LOUISE CELESKY
TETREAULT Skip and Louise Celesky moved from Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Maui,
Hawaii where they were for 23 years before finding LPG. They will
Peggy lived in Aurora,
spend time at both places.
Colorado for twenty plus years
Skip retired from the Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation after
before arriving at LPG. Since
34 years. After retirement, he worked as a senior consultant for an
her five daughters live in this
engineering firm.
area, she wanted to be closer
Louise was a realtor in Pennsylvania and did lots of volunteering in
to them.
Maui. Both Skip and Louise are certified scuba drivers and Skip dived
One daughter lives in
with the sharks at the aquarium.
Phoenix, three daughters are
Three children and eight grandchildren round out their family. The
in California and one lives in
youngest daughter and husband live in the Ohana on Maui. Their property
the Salt Lake City area. She
consisted of a house occupied by Skip, Louise, and another home, which
also has eight grandchildren.
was a rental. “Ohana” means family.
Peggy retired from AT&T
Their son and family reside in Pennsylvania and a daughter lives in
after 16 years. Billiards,
Tennessee.
exercise and walking are
October 27, 2014, Skip and Louise along with another couple are
among her interests. In
planning a program about Hawaii. Mark your calendars.
September, she plans to join
Day trips have kept them happy and groceries amaze them as they compare the prices with those in Maui.
our Bingo bunch.
Greet Skip and Louise with a smile and make them feel welcome in our community.
Peggy loves to eat so I am sure she will enjoy a few of our many meals.
She has already met some of her neighbors since one neighbor had her for
“eats” and to meet others…nice gesture!
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A special thank you to Lois Delfs for volunteering to help with our Ed & Linda Smith & Linda’s Mother visiting from Washington
Dining Delight Lunches and Dinners and volunteering to help with our
Summer Dance Program. Kudos to a wonderful volunteer. A special
apology to Lois for omitting her name from last month’s Thank You notes.
Judi Reifschneider & grandsons
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Singles Funny Hat Party Janis Williams - Psychic Janet – Linda Ware
LPG COOKBOOKS FACEBOOK Congratulations James Pyles!
Twice A “70’s” Champion! 1st Place City of Los Angles Parks &
The Las Palmas Grand “Cookin’ in Facebook is a social utility that connects people with
Recreation 88th annual LA Public Park Tournament Singles.
INFO Grand Style” cookbook is available friends and others who work, study and live around them.
36th Annual Michelob Ultra - J.T. Stevens Memorial Tournament
for purchase. Wow!!! A must have - People use Facebook to keep up with friends. We at LPG
use Facebook to deliver information to our residents that
Las Palmas Grand’s first cook book.
keep them informed about the community. Linda Smith is
the administrator of this site and is willing to answer any
THANK YOU NOTES
DVD MOVIES questions that you might have about this site. If you wish to
DVD cases are in the Library. Once you decide on a join, you must contact her. Email - [email protected].
movie, remove the case from the Library and take it to the Linda Smith - Las Palmas Grand Activities Assistant Ph:
Activities Office where you will check out the DVD Disc. 480-357-1148
A special thank you to our wonderful
They will put the Disc in the case at that time.
Kitchen Volunteers:
EXTRA! EXTRA!
Vyda Bridwell, Sherri Davis, Lois
NEWSPAPER DEADLINE Read all about it… Arizona Republic paper subscriptions Delfs, Paula Dunham, Fay Ganzerla, Tom Higel,
Last day to submit information for the next newspaper is are available from the Activities Office. Les Jones, Jeanne McLeod, Rhonda Morgan,
July 9th. Please email your articles Steve Morgan, Janelle Oliver, Dee Pantoja,
and photos to: [email protected]. GRAND HAPPENINGS EMAILS Frank Pantoja, Rhonda Paulin, Don Riese,
As an Activities Department, we would like to keep you Becky Riveras, Dennis Schneckloth, Trudy
CARD ROOM REMOTES up to date on the latest happenings here at Las Palmas Grand. Schneckloth, Harriet Stamm, Linda Smith, Edie
Please note the new procedure when using the TVs in the In order to serve you, our Residents, we will be sending out Wilkins, Gene Werner, Winston Simmonds.
card room. All remotes will need to be checked out from periodic “Grand Happenings” through email. These emails
the Activities Office. Any questions? Contact the Activities will include upcoming activities, deadlines, and maybe even A special thank you to Vyda Bridwell
Office at 480-357-1148. an occasional coupon. and Lois Delfs for all there help with
If you would like to receive our “Grand Happenings”, the Summer Dance Program.
WANTED: please email [email protected] or stop by the
Activities Office today. A special thank you to Sheila
BINGO VOLUNTEERS FOR Amee Gonzales - Las Palmas Grand Activities Assistant McCrossen for the many years
2014-2015 SEASON Ph: 480-357-1148 spent coordinating the Knitting
& Crocheting Club. You will be
Sign up on Pen & Quill board if interested.
2014 PHONE BOOKS missed!!
Available for purchase – stop by the Activities Office.
SAY HELLO TO A NEW YOU! Please Note: Before anyone embarks on any exercise program,
it is a good idea to check with your family physician for any limitations or restrictions.
MONTHLY MANICURES ZUMBA GOLD FITNESS LAP SWIMMING
& PEDICURES Tuesday, 9:00AM, Ballroom, Instructor – Susan Tuttle Tuesday & Thursday, 7:00AM
It’s a Dance Party! The Zumba Gold Fitness program is second
July 5 & 12, Craft Room, For Appointments Only Call Judy at Lap Swimming is a healthy activity that can be continued for a
to none. It is an innovative, fun and exciting program. It was
480-986-2054. Express Manicure w/Polish $10, Express Pedicure
designed for the active older adult, the true beginner, and/or lifetime – and the health benefits swimming offers for a life time
w/Polish $12, Gel Overlay on Natural nails w/Polish $15 people who are not used to exercising, or people who may be are worth the effort it takes to get to the pool. Regular swimming
limited physically. The same great Latin styles of music and
builds endurance, muscle strength and cardio-vascular fitness.
WALK AEROBICS WITH DEONNA dance include the Merengue, Salsa, Cha Cha, Cumbia, Rock &
Mon & Tue - 7:15AM - (3 mile) Ballroom Roll (including Twist and Charleston), Belly Dance, Flamenco HIGH INTENSITY WATER
and Tango. AEROBICS WITH LIL
Wed & Fri - 7:30AM - (2 mile) Ballroom
Drop in Aerobic Class that is non-supervisory instruction with YOGA WITH KRISTI Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 8:00AM Swimming Pool, Join
Lil for a challenging interval program for advanced water
Deonna Larson. The walking movements will get your heart rate Tuesday 10:30AM, Card Room
exercisers. It begins with warm up and moves into a faster
to moderate levels so you get all the health benefits of an aerobic Kristi Anderson is Owner and Founder of Ida Pingala Yoga. She
cardio routine that includes jumping jacks and a lot of jogging.
workout. Various DVDs used. has spent her career deeply involved in the group fitness world of
Yoga for Senior Fitness. If you have ever thought about taking a
AQUA WALKING WITH ART
CO-ED EXERCISE CLASS Yoga class, this is the one that you want to try. Wear comfortable
clothing and bring a mat along to class. Class fee: $5 9:00AM - Tuesday – Thursday – Saturday
Mon – Tue – Wed – Fri, 8:00AM – 8:30AM Ballroom
Coordinator – Jack Becker WATER AEROBICS
EVENING WATER AEROBICS WITH TOM
Jack says participants like the exercise program because it only
Mon – Wed – Fri., 8AM & 9AM - Nothing beats water
takes 30 minutes, it’s structured and it’s the same exercise every 5:30PM, Classes are Mon-Wed-Fri
exercise! Enjoy your pool time and sun time shaping up the
day. Some people come every day, some people come two or
“Wet & Wonderful Way.” The water refreshes and massages
three times a week. It may not feel like you are doing much the
you while providing more resistance for your muscles, toning
first few sessions, but after a week the exercises become easier,
and shaping them as you move.
your body feels better and the exercises make your body more
flexible. STRENGTH & TONING WITH LINDA
GET FIT WITH FIRE
“PILATES WORKOUT”
Mon & Wed – 8:30AM-9:30AM, Ballroom, Fri – 8:30AM- By Linda Smith
9:15AM, Ballroom, Coordinator – Jacque Miller. Mon - Wed – Thur – Fri., 9:45AM, Swimming Pool
This program is designed to help you develop the tools necessary Join me in the pool for a strengthening and toning water program.
This is a 50 minute program designed to help stretch and tone
to improve strength, balance, stability and mobility in a fun and
legs, arms, abs, and glutes as well as some cardio exercise. We
educational atmosphere. All training sessions were developed by
will meet Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 9:45AM.
Scott Crawford, Certified Instructor of Health & Fitness for City We utilize water barbells in this program – and you will get wet.
of Mesa and Fire Engineer. Anyone is welcome to join us – hope to see you all there!
THESMAN LIFESTYLES • JULY 2014• 7 LPG
DINING DELIGHTS
BON APPETITE
EVENT DEADLINES Bread, Salad, Dessert & Beverage. Limited of good conversation. Any questions call
–BY LOUISE
Remember to purchase your ticket, sign tickets. Purchase by July 10 or while Barbara at 480-240-8800.
up for events and pick up FREE tickets supplies last. BROADLEY
by the event deadline. Reservations and Movie – The Monuments Men - is a AMEE’S
event supplies have to be made/purchased 2014 American-German war film directed SUMMER BRUNCH
in advanced according to the number of by George Clooney, written and produced
Friday, July 18, 10:30AM Ballroom CREAMY CHICKEN
attendees and deadline requirements. No by Clooney and Grant Heslov, and starring
Menu – Omelet Bites with Gooey
tickets will be available after the deadline Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray, John 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 6 boneless,
Cinnamon Bake, Fruit, OJ and Coffee.
and there are “no refunds”. Goodman, Jean Dujardin, Bob Balaban, skinless chicken thighs
Please keep your tickets in a safe place, Hugh Bonneville, and Cate Blanchett. Tickets must be purchased by July 14. 2 cans (10 ¾ ounces each) condensed cream of
chicken soup, undiluted
as there are no replacements for lost tickets. Loosely based on the non-fiction book,
NATIONAL 1 can (14 ½ ounces) chicken broth
All tickets are sold on a first-come, first- The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi
1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
serve basis. Reservations are not taken over Thieves and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in HOT DOG DAY
½ medium onion, diced
the phone. The Activities Office is open History, by Robert M. Edsel, the film follows Wednesday, July 23, 12 Noon Ballroom Salt & Pepper – Hot cooked pasta (optional)
Monday through Friday from 8:00AM- an allied group, the Monuments, Fine Arts, Menu – Grilled Hot Dog, Chips, Place all ingredients except salt and pepper in
5:00PM for ticket sales. and Archives program, tasked with finding Lemonade. Purchase tickets by July 21. CROCK-POT slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 6
and saving pieces of art and other culturally to 8 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve
SCHWAN’S QUALITY important items before their destruction by SUMMER LUNCHEON over pasta, if desired.
Hitler during World War II. Makes 3 servings
FOOD HOME SERVICES WITH EDIE & GENE
Tip: If desired, you may add 8 ounces of cubed
July 10 & 24 ROAST PORK DINNER Thursday, July 24, 12 Noon, Ballroom pasteurized cheese spread before serving.
12Noon – 12:30PM, Fountain Area Menu – Your choice of the following
& MUSIC BY RICH PRIOLA
The yellow Schwan’s truck will be at Sandwiches: Chicken Salad, Egg Salad or CHOCOLATE CHIP PIE
the fountain with all the delicious items Tuesday, July15, 5:00PM Ballroom B.L.T. (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato) along with 1cup sugar
to purchase. For additional information, Coordinators – Edie & Gene Chips, Dessert & Beverage. Tickets must be ½ cup self-rising flour
contact our new representative from Menu – Roast Pork with Red Potatoes, purchased by July 21. ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted and cooled
Schwan’s, Mike, at 480-577-2888. Salad, Corn on Cob, Dessert and Beverage. 2 eggs, lightly beaten
Tickets must be purchased by July 10. PANCAKE BREAKFAST 1 cup pecan pieces
FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER Music provided by Rich Priola. Saturday, July 26, 8:00AM, Ballroom 1 ½ cup (9 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
One 9-inch refrigerated piecrust, fitted into a 9-inch
& DANCE WITH THE Coordinators – Edie & Gene
PICNIC LUNCHEON glass pie plate
Menu – Pancakes, Scramble Eggs,
FLASHBACKS
Thursday, July 17, 12Noon Ballroom Sausage, OJ, Coffee. Tickets must be Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Friday, July 11,
Coordinators – Edie & Gene purchased by July 24. Place the sugar, flour, butter, eggs, pecans, and
5:00PM Dinner 6-9PM Dancing
Menu – Your choice of Hamburger or chocolate chip in a medium bowl. Stir with a spatula
Menu – Edie’s Ham & Cheese Sliders,
Cheeseburger with Macaroni Salad, Dessert MONDAY FOUR O’CLOCK until thoroughly combined. Pour into the piecrust.
Potato Salad, Dessert and Beverage. Dinner
and Beverage. Tickets must be purchased by Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the filling is puffed
DINNER SPECIAL
& Dance tickets must be purchased by July July 14. and set. Let cool, then chill in the refrigerator. Allow
7. Dance only tickets available and will Monday, July 28, 4:00PM Ballroom to come to room temperature before serving. Cut into
be available at the door for an additional SINGLES SALAD Menu – Garlic Herb Chicken Breast, slivers to serve. Serves 10.
charge. Rice Pilaf, Green Beans, Dump Cake and
POTLUCK
The Flashbacks is a classic “8-Track” Ice Cream. Tickets must be purchased by
rock’n roll and country band. It’s members Thursday, July 17, 5:00PM July 24.
consist of veteran musicians who have been Card Room #1&2
rockin the valley for a number of years. Coordinator – Barbara Pittman PULLED PORK
Calling all Singles! Please join us for a MORE UPCOMING
SANDWICH
MOVIE NIGHT Salad Potluck on Thursday, July 17 in Card
Thursday, July 31, 12 Noon Ballroom EVENTS
Room #1 & 2. Please note the time change
WITH GENE Menu – Pulled Pork Sandwich, Scalloped
for this month event. Bring your own
Sunday, July 13, 4:00PM Card Room Potatoes, Dessert and Beverage. Tickets
beverage of choice and get ready for lots
Menu – Gene’s Spaghetti Dinner with must be purchased by July 28.
COMMUNITY WIDE POTLUCK
Tuesday, July 1, 6:00PM Ballroom
Join us for a fun-filled evening of great food and
friendship. Bring a dish to pass along with your own
LAS PALMAS GRAND
table service. Coordinators Lil & Paul Gilman, Fay
2014 - 2015 Ballroom Dance Schedule
Ganzerla, Pat Pavia, Pauline Werner. Sign up on the
2550 S. Ellsworth Rd. Mesa, Arizona 85209
Pen & Quill board if you plan to attend.
For Las Palmas Grand Ticket Sales Information

Contact Activities Office Phone [phone]
TGIF HAPPY HOUR
Dance Time 7:00-10:00PM, Friday, July 11, 4:00PM Card Room
MERRYMAKERS BALLROOM
Ticket Price: Nov-April Dances $8.00per person, Bring your own beverage and snack to share.
We welcome all couples & singles – DANCE CLUB, 2014-2015 Summer Coordinators – Lil Gilman & Pauline Werner.
We will have Single Tables at each dance. DANCE SEASON SCHEDULE
GOLDFIELD FROM BOOM,
Thursday Nights at Las Palmas Grand
2014
Doors open 6:00PM Recorded Music: 6:30 to 7:00 TO BUST, TO BOOM
November 15 Saturday - Myron Sommerfeld and His Orchestra Live Music 7:00-10:-00PM
With Bill Harrison
December 6 Saturday - Myron Sommerfeld and His Orchestra
Monday, August 11, 4:00PM Ballroom
Oct 9 – Manuel Dorantes Mar 4 - Polk of A/AZ Menu – Limited Chicken Kiev or Zesty Herb Grilled
2015
Oct 16 – Bob Roppolo Chapter, 6:30pm-10pm Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Dessert & Beverage. Dinner &
January 17 Saturday - Special Engagement – Variety Band Oct 23 - Route 66 Trio Mar 5 – 50th Anniversary Presentation ticket must be purchased by August 6.
Julie Lee and her White Rose Band Oct 30 – Rich Howard Mar 12 – Tuxedo Presentation ticket available and there will be an extra
January 20 Tuesday - Special Engagement – Lonny Lynn Nov 6 – Erv Reutzel Junction charge if purchased at the door.
Orchestra Nov 13 – Bob Roppolo Mar 19 – DK Orchestra
Time 7:00-10:30PM, Tickets $12.50pp Nov 20 – Route 66 Trio Mar 26 – Rich Howard FOOTLOOSE AT
January 31 Saturday - Myron Sommerfeld and His Orchestra Nov 27 – NO DANCE Apr 2 – Manuel Dorantes
HALE THEATRE
February 4 Wednesday - Special Engagement – Polka Band Dec 4 – Breeze Apr 9 – DK Orchestra
Barefoot Becky & the Ivanhoe Dutchmen Dec 11 – Manuel Apr 16 – Bob Roppolo Friday, August 23
February 14 Saturday - Valentine’s Day Dance Dorantes Apr 23 – Breeze Bus departs 6:30PM
Myron Sommerfeld and His Orchestra Dec 18 – Erv Reutzel Apr 30 – Jared Howe Coordinators – Evelyn Calzaretta & Frieda Pyles
February 28 Saturday - Special Engagement – Variety Band Dec 25 – No DANCE Musical Show open to everyone. Tickets $24.00pp
Julie Lee and her White Rose Band Jan 1 – No DANCE DRESS WITH PRIDE! – & Bus fare $5.00pp.
March 10 Tuesday - Special Engagement - Jan Garber Orchestra Jan 8 – Marlin NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS,
Time 7:00-10:30PM ** Tickets $12.50pp Zimmerman TENNIS SHOES, HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT
March 28 Saturday - Myron Sommerfeld and His Orchestra Jan 15 – Tuexedo SHORTS, ETC.
Sunday, December 7
Junction – Glitter Ball
Tickets $40pp bus depart 12:30PM
Additional Dances - At Las Palmas Grand - Information Jan 22 – DK Orchestra Web Site:

Thursday Night - Merrymakers Ballroom Dance Club www. Jan 29 – Marlin www.dancemm.com
HANDEL’S MESSIAH
dancemm.com (for schedule). Zimmerman
Las Palmas Grand offers 50’s & 60’s Dances & Sox Hops see Feb 5 – Route 66 Trio For Additional Info Call: Friday, December 12
ThesmanLifestyles.com (for schedule). Feb 12 – Tuxedo Junction Patricia 480-268-7581 or Tickets $40pp bus departs 6:30PM
Polk of A - AZ Chapter – Sundays 1:30-5:00PM - November 2, Feb 19 – Erv Reutzel Mary 480-947-0876 or
February 15, March 15. Feb 26 – Rich Howard Vyda 480-654-1994
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Events
J U LY
Calendar
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5
Several reminders for the community:
- If you find something in the common
The ACTIVITIES OFFICE areas please bring it to the
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RESERVATIONS, TICKET mail room. Bring it to the front office and Benefit Choice Advisor 1:00PM (Patio/CAR#4)
SALES AND SERVICES. THIS they will take care of 7:00PM (BR) Private Party
INCLUDES ALL ITEMS THAT getting it to the right place. Summer Dance with Carla Elliott
REQUIRE TO BE - For Recreation Information Contact
CHECKED OUT. The Activities Office 480-357-1148.
- Event Time & Room Location
Located Above Event.
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
8:30AM (BR)
10:00AM (CR) Java Sponsor: Country Financial 4:00PM (BR)
1:00PM (BR) LPGMA Board Meeting 9:30AM (BR) TGIF Happy Hour 8:00AM (CER)
Line Dancing 9:30AM (Bus) AZ Blankets 4 Kids 5:00PM (BR) Manicures & Pedicures
AZ Mills Shopping Last Day To Submit Information Kit Making Day Friday Night Dinner & Dance 9:00AM (CER)
For August Newsletter 12Noon (Fountain) 6:00PM (BR) Scrapbooking w/Andrea
Schwan’s Home Delivery Dance to Music by Flash Backs
12Noon (BR)
Edie’s Taco Lasagna Luncheon
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
8:30AM (BR)
Java Tyme – Paparazzi Jewelry
1:00PM (CR) Book Club 10:00AM (Bus) 9:30AM (BR)
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Movie Night w/Gene Rich Priola 5:00PM (CAR#1&2)
6:30PM (CR) Farkle 7:00PM (CR) Singles Party
Knitting & Crocheting 7:00PM (BR)
Summer Dance w/DK Orchestra
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
12Noon (Fountain)
Schwan’s Home Delivery
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& Shopping w/Gale
12Noon (BR)
Summer Luncheon
Chicken Salad, Egg Salad, or BLT
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BBC – Bocce Ball Courts
B - Billiards
BR - Ballroom
CAR – Card Room
10:30AM (Bus) 9:00AM (Bus) 8:30AM (BR) CR – Craft Room SUMMER LINE DANCING
6:30PM (CR) Farkle Early B4i:r0d0 DPMinn (eBrR S)pecial Ladies Luncheon Ep&i cI tTalhinriaft RSitsotroer a&n tVei twos/G Paizleza Java SpoFnisnoarn: cNiaaltional first FFIAT –– FFoitunnetsasin R Aoroema ClaWssIeTsH r JeAsuNmEeT on
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PC – Pickleball Courts
SBC – Shuffleboard Courts
T – Tennis Courts
Daily/WeeklyActvities
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Happy Independence Day!!!
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Wear your best patriotic cloths
S6:U30NPDMA/CYAR/Texas Holdem’ 11::0000PPMM//CCAARR//BCurinbcboage 911:4:050AAMM/P/C/SRtr/eNtcohn -&de Tnoonmeational MANAGER’S and join everyone for the 4th
6:30PM/CR/Table Tennis bible of July celebration! Doc and

MONDAY 6:30PM/BBC/Bocce Ball 12:30PM/CAR/Mah Jongg
R Lynette will be there giving
7:00AM/Golf/18-Hole Golf 7:00PM/P/Open Swim Nite 12:45/B/Men’s Billiards CORN E
7:15AM/BR/Walk Aerobics – 3 7:00PM/PC/Pickleball 1:00PM/CAR/Pony Tail Canasta away fantastic prizes, and you
mile 5:45PM/CAR/Poker Rose Scott, know the food is always great!
7:00AM/T/LPG Women Open WEDNESDAY 6:30PM/PO/Table Tennis Community Manager
Summer is here, and open
Play 7:30AM/BR/Walk Aerobics – 2 6:30PM/BBC/Bocce Ball
8:00AM/P/Water Aerobics mile 6:30PM/CAR/Texas Holdem’ swim will be held on each
8:00AM/BR/Co-Ed Exercise 7:00AM/T/Men’s Tennis 7:00PM/P/Open Swim Nite summer holiday, for the day
8:30AM /BR/Get-Fit-With-Fire 8:00AM/T/LPG Women Open 7:00PM/PC/Pickleball
only. Some have thought that
9:00AM/P/Water Aerobics Play
9:00AM/CER/Open Ceramic 8:00AM/BR/Co-ed Exercise FRIDAY means the whole weekend.
Workshop 8:00AM/P/Water Aerobics 7:00AM/Golf/18-Hole Golf Daily swim hours for children are: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
9:45AM/P/Stretch & Tone 8:00AM/PC/Pickleball 7:30AM/BR/Walk Aerobics – 2
daily. Kids are NOT allowed in the hot tub. Please remember to let the front office
10:00AM/Bus/Shopping – Mall 8:30AM /BR/Get-Fit-With-Fire mile
12:45PM/CAR/Poker 9:00AM/CER/Open Ceramic 8:00AM/T/LPG Women Tennis know you are having guest if they will be using the facilities. I feel it is also necessary
12:45/B/Men’s Billiards Workshop 8:00AM/BR/Co-ed Exercise to discuss golf carts. Many children and teenagers have been observed driving golf
1:00PM/CAR/Dominoes 9:00AM/P/Water Aerobics 8:00AM/P/Water Aerobics
carts. In the state of Arizona you must have a driver’s license to operate a golf cart.
1:00PM/CAR/Social Security 9:45AM/P/Stretch & Tone 8:30AM /BR/Get-Fit-With-Fire
1:00PM/CAR/Ladies Bridge “Pilates” 9:00AM/B/Open Men’s Billiards Please do not let children use your golf cart like it is a toy, you just never know what
5:30PM/P/Water Aerobics 10:00AM/CAR/Flying Solo 9:00AM/P/Water Aerobics could happen.
6:30PM/CAR#2/Mah Jongg 1:00PM/CAR/5 Crowns 9:45AM/P/Stretch & Tone
Please stop by and meet Stevie Pascarella our newest addition to the Las Palmas
6:30PM/SBC/Shuffleboard 1:00PM/CAR/Double Deck 10:00AM/CR/Crafting Day
7:00PM/PC/Pickleball Pinochle 12:00PM/CAR/Duplicate Bridge Grand management team. She comes to us with an administrative background.
1:30PM/BR/Line Dancing 5:30PM/P/Water Aerobics She has many passions and is considered to be crafty. She enjoys scrapbooking,
TUESDAY 5:30PM/Water Aerobics 6:30PM/CAR/Social Bridge
crocheting, and the love of her life; Asher a 70lb blue nose pit bull.
7:00AM/P/Lap Swimming 6:00PM/T/Mixed Doubles Tennis 7:00PM/PC/Pickleball
7:00AM/T/LPG Men Tennis 6:30PM/SBC/Shuffleboard Summer survivor bash tickets are now available; beginning line dancing lessons
7:15AM/BR/Walk Aerobics – 3 7:00PM/PC/Pickleball SATURDAY prior to the event will be available for those who want to get their dance on early!
mile 7:00AM/T/Men’s Tennis
There is a pretty good size group going Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. $5.00 for an hour
8:00AM/BR/Co-ed Exercise THURSDAY 8:00AM/P/High-Intensity Water
8:00AM/P/High-Intensity Water 7:00AM/P/Lap Swimming Aerobics w/Lil session. There is an advanced lesson that starts at 2:30 p.m. for more experienced
Aerobics w/Lil 7:00AM/T/Men’s Tennis 9:00AM/P/Aqua Walking w/Art dancers.
9:00AM/P/Aqua Walking w/Art 8:00AM/P/High-Intensity Water 10:00AM/B/8 Ball Billiards
I hope everyone is having a great summer, and keeping hydrated! There is no new
9:00AM/CER/Open Ceramic Aerobics w/Lil 1:00PM/CAR/Pony Tail Canasta
Workshop 8:30AM/BR/ Java Tyme 7:00PM/P/ Open Swim Nite information available from the arson activity in February, and there have been no
9:00AM/BR/Zumba Gold 9:00AM/P/Aqua Walking w/Art 7:00PM/CR/Left-Right-Center further incidents.
10:00AM/B/Ladies Billiards 9:00AM/Bus/Shopping – 7:00PM/PC/Pickleball
10:30AM (CAR) Yoga Grocery
11:45AM/Mesa East Bowl 9:30AM/Blood Pressure
bowling Readings
THESMAN LIFESTYLES • JULY 2014• 9 PDS
Palmas Del Sol News & Information ................................ Pages 9-13
Palmas Del Sol Calendar of Events ...................................... Page 13
Palmas Del Sol Contact Information
Management ................................................................. 480-641-3385
Valley of the Sun Home Resales
(listed at the end of this issue) ...................................... 480-325-1161
E-mail .................................................. [email protected]
Web Site .............................................. www.PalmasDelSolMesa.com
6209 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, AZ, 85215 [phone]
Thesman.com/palmas-del-sol email: [email protected] Recreation .................................................................... 480-854-8092
UPCOMING EVENTS
Happy 4th
of July!
PDS STAFF CELEBRATE
4TH OF JULY FUN
NATIONAL HOT DOG DAY
It’s time to celebrate the 4th of July with an
It’s National Hot Dog Day Wed., July 23rd,
indoor picnic at noon on Friday, July 4th in
WESTERN BAKED and the staff at PDS would like to invite you
the ballroom giving you plenty of time to find
POTATO BAR a place to watch fireworks. We’ll be serving to lunch to help celebrate this great day. Ron,
Rene, Christie, Barb, Debbie and Michelle
Put on your Cowboy boots and hat and join 6 inch Italian Subs from Steve’s Krazy Subs,
will be doing the cooking while you enjoy a
us for a Western Baked Potato Bar on Thur., potato chips, Jello and Root Beer Floats. No The movie on Mon., July 14 will be LONE
menu of ¼ lb. hot dogs, chips, baked beans,
July 17th, with happy hour at 5:30pm and ants, though. After lunch we’ll have some SURVIVOR, starring Mark Wahlberg. This
ice cream and soda. After lunch join in the fun
dinner at 6:00. We’ll serve a good sized baked Patriotic Fun and a few numbers from PDS movie tells the story of four Navy SEALs on
as the PDS staff compete against the residents
potato with all the wonderful toppings to put residents. Tickets for this fun event will an ill-fated covert mission to neutralize a high-
in fun games. A fun day for all and it all starts
on it like: butter, sour cream, chili, bacon, go on sale beginning June 1st, and must be level Taliban operative who are ambushed
with lunch at noon. Tickets will go on sale
vegetables, melted cheese and broccoli, and purchased Wed., July 2nd. by enemy forces in the Hindu Kush region
beginning July 1st, and must be purchased by
more. of Afghanistan. This movie is rated “R” for
Our entertainment for the evening will be Mon., July 21. strong bloody war violence and pervasive
guitarist and keyboardist, Dave Karl. He is language.
best known for his Tribute to Kenny Rogers
show which we had the opportunity to see at
an entertainment showcase this summer. For
our purposes this summer, he will do a variety
of country music sure to please everyone and
promises to do at least one Kenny Rogers
number. Be prepared to dance or just enjoy
the music and the company.
Tickets for this event will go on sale
beginning July 1st and must be purchased by
Tuesday, July 15
SALAD BAR POTLUCK
BISCUITS & GRAVY Our Salad Bar is now a Potluck, and all
are invited to attend and bring a salad to
BREAKFAST
share. It will be held Mon., July 21 at noon
Our breakfast this month will be biscuits in the ballroom. The event is free and we
and gravy on Saturday, July 12, at 9:00am. will no longer provide, salad greens, rolls,
Along with the yummy 2 biscuits and sausage salad dressing and dessert. Sign up on the On July 28th, we will show “Still Mine.”
gravy, we will serve, fruit salad, orange and bulletin board for the kind of salad you plan In his first lead role after decades of playing
tomato juice, and coffee. Tickets will go on on bringing. Jan Batuk and Steve Lewis are supporting characters, James Cromwell gives
sale beginning July 1st and will be available our hosts. a tour de force performance in STILL MINE,
until Wed., July 9th. an exquisitely crafted and deeply affecting
love story about a couple in their twilight
MOVIE NIGHT
years. Based on true events and laced with wry
“OPEN MIKE” SING- ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Our movie night this month will be July humor, STILL MINE tells the heartfelt tale of
ALONG & KARAOKE Sponsored by Legacy, Tue., July 15, 1:30pm 14th and 28th. These movies we show Craig Morrison (Academy Award (R) nominee
Join us for Open Mike Karaoke Happy Legacy Retirement Community is are purchased through Bingo funds. After Cromwell), who comes up against the system
Hour on Fri., July 25 from 4-6:00pm in the sponsoring an Ice Cream Social, Tues., July 15 showing the movie, it is placed in the library when he sets out to build a more suitable house
ballroom. Now that Rick is gone for the at 1:30pm in the ballroom. They’ll be serving for residents to check out. We ask that you for his ailing wife Irene (Academy Award (R)
summer, we’ve asked Bob Richards to man ice cream, chocolate or caramel, with whipped sign up on the bulletin board only if you want nominee Geneviève Bujold). This movie is
the controls of the Karaoke machine. He did cream nuts and dessert. We are charging $1.00 popcorn. rated PG 13.
per person with 100% of the money will be
a great job in May so we’ve asked him again.
raffled off during the event. Tickets will go on
Joanne Hartmann will play the piano and Jerry
sale beginning July 1st and must be purchased
Lavin will lead us in song. BYOB and a snack
by Fri., July 11.
to share.
FATHER’S DAY
PDS 10 • THESMAN LIFESTYLES • JULY 2014
MEMORIAL DAY
COMMUNITY PROFILE: POWERS POWER
Palmas del Sol is fortunate to have a powerful dynamo in States), casino cage manager on a gambling boat, self employed
our midst, someone who seems to have endless energy and a as a sales rep for two rubber compounding businesses in USA &
drive to serve the community and do for others. An Illinois Canada, part owner of a sheet metal machine shop, bar tender, a
native, Donna Benn-Powers came to PDS in 2008, by way of bank branch manager, and grocery store check-out clerk.
Oklahoma and New Hampshire. She was our PDS Residents’ In 2010 Donna was stricken with breast cancer, but with
Association Board of Directors’ Secretary (2012), and now aggressive treatment and the support of friends & neighbors, she
serves as the BOD President since January 2013, helping to is now cancer free for nearly four years! In response, rather than
guide & shape our community, while interfacing with Thesman retreating, Donna again reached out and initiated the PDS ‘We
Management. Care’ program. We Care invites & encourages PDS Residents
As well, Donna has served as PDS Bingo Manager over to volunteer their time to other Residents in need – whether
five years, as well as Caller from time to time. PDS Bingo has it’s giving someone a ride to the dentist, or pulling & spraying
been an overwhelming success under Donna’s tutelage, with weeds, bringing in someone’s mail, or putting out someone’s
hundreds attending on Thursday nights, and tens of thousands garbage can – We Care helps, and Donna is at the forefront.
of dollars in the Bingo budget. Donna reminds everyone, on If this wasn’t enough, Donna recently became a published
NEWS a regular basis, “This money is for US, for PDS. People need author. You can now find Donna’s recently released period
to bring their suggestions & ideas for spending this money to novel “Atwood Manor” on Amazon.com. Donna began writing
the Residents’ BOD.” In her spare time (LOL) Donna is also during her cancer chemotherapy, creating this family saga, from
Secretary for the PDS Easy Living Women’s Club. To relax England to America, from 1860-1869. Justifiably proud, it was
Donna enjoys afternoon swims at the PDS pool, and movies at released for sale in May 2014, and is already selling!
E-NUGGET
an air-conditioned Harkins’ Theater. She’s an avid Beatles fan, When you see Donna around the community, be sure to give
All new Residents, and even not-so-new especially when it comes to John Lennon. her a big ‘Thanks for all you do’ to her.
Residents if not already signed up, are encouraged
In other lives Donna has been a wife, mother, long-haul
to sign up for the Palmas del Sol Residents’ on-line
semi-truck driver (traveling throughout the contiguous 48
newsletter: The PDS e-Nugget. Simply send an
e-mail request, including your name and Lot# to:
[email protected]. Get connected!
RECIPE: TEXAS-STYLE PULLED PORK
GREEN TEAM PICK-UP
Green pick-up will is the first and third Tuesday “Texas-style pulled pork simmers in a 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
at 9:00am. Leave your recyclables next to your tangy chili-seasoned barbecue sauce with 8 hamburger buns, split
mailbox and we’ll pick it up. Examples of items plenty of onion, then pulled into tender 2 tablespoons butter, or as needed
we’ll take are: aluminum cans (pop and beer), shreds to serve on a buttered, toasted bun.”
plastic bottles, newspapers and magazines. Some DIRECTIONS:
of you may have noticed the addition of the Blue INGREDIENTS: 1. Pour the vegetable oil into the bottom
Barrel by the Maintenance building. You can put 1 teaspoon vegetable oil of a slow cooker. Place the pork roast into
metal cans (i.e. soup) and glass in the barrel. No 1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast the slow cooker; pour in the barbecue
plastic bags please. 1 cup barbeque sauce sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar broth. Stir in the brown sugar, yellow
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! 1/2 cup chicken broth mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili stir the meat into the juices.
If you can drive a golf cart, then you can help! 1/4 cup light brown sugar powder, onion, garlic, and thyme. Cover 3. Spread the inside of both halves of
Contact Barb Aldrich if you have a “Green Foot”. 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard and cook on High until the roast shreds hamburger buns with butter. Toast the
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce easily with a fork, 5 to 6 hours. buns, butter side down, in a skillet over
1 tablespoon chili powder 2. Remove the roast from the slow cooker, medium heat until golden brown. Spoon
1 extra large onion, chopped and shred the meat using two forks. Return pork into the toasted buns.
2 large cloves garlic, crushed the shredded pork to the slow cooker, and
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