LABOR DAY CLOSURE
The Recreation Centers Administrative Offices, including Member Services, will be closed Monday, Sept. 6, in observance of Labor Day. Please plan ahead if you need guest cards, and get them today or Friday from Member Services. If needed, you may purchase one guest card at the Sports Pavilion on Monday.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
FUN, FOOD & FOOTBALL
Sundays and Mondays in September
Stardust Pro Shop
5:20 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12: Dallas at Washington
7:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13: San Diego at Kansas City
5:20 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19: New York Giants at Indianapolis
5:20 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26: New York Jets and Miami
5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27: Green Bay and Chicago
It’s almost here! Are you as excited as we are a
bout the new “Fun, Food & Football” event taking place this fall at Stardust Pro Shop? The fun begins Sunday, Sept. 12, when the Dallas Cowboys face the Washington Redskins at 5:20 p.m. Arizona time.
Stardust, which was renovated and expanded last year, will offer a special menu each evening, and drink specials beginning at kick off. There will also be plenty of free snacks to enjoy. The premier evening will feature premium jumbo hot dogs, chili and chili dogs with all the fixings. The shop’s regular beverage menu will be featured, and at game time, a few drink specials will be offered as well. (Look for Corona Light and Heineken during Sept. 12 and 13 games!)
The community is encouraged to support this new venture. Whether you’re a football fanatic or just someone who enjoys a festive, social atmosphere, these special evenings are designed with you in mind. You don’t need to be a golfer to attend. The casual and fun event is perfect for couples who want to mingle, singles who want to meet new friends and even the really serious fans, who want to rub it in a little when their own team scores!
No matter what your favorite team is, put on your game jerseys, grab your friends and come by Stardust for Fun, Food & Football! Don’t forget – the first event is Sept. 12. If you have questions in the meantime, please call Stardust at 623-544-6012.
NATIONAL TAKE BACK INITIATIVE
In participation with the Sun City West Posse and Fire Department, and on behalf of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is hosting the National Take Back Initiative in which residents can discard their old prescription medications.
The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Sun City West Posse Headquarters, 20450 N. Stardust Blvd., Sun City West.
Accepted during the event will be all controlled, non-controlled and over-the-counter substances, including: prescriptions and over-the-counter medications; and all solid and liquid products in plastic containers.
Labels may be taken off prescription bottles to preserve anonymity. No glass containers, IV solutions, injectibles or syringes will be accepted.
For more information, call Deputy Jennifer Cruz with MCSO at 602-876-1602.
FIRE/LIFE SAFETY AND SHRED-IT EVENT HELD
The Sun City West Fire Department, along with the Recreation Centers of Sun City West and the Posse are co-sponsor a Fire/Life Safety Day and Shred-It event from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 7 in Sun City West.
The Fire/Life Safety Day, which is free and open to the community, will be in the R.H. Johnson Rec Center, 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd. There will be blood pressure screening, CCC-CPR (Hands Across America with up to 500 manikins) training, United Blood Services Blood Drive, Emergency Preparedness Awareness training, Posse and Fire vehicle displays (outside), along with other safety information.
The Shred-It event will be in the Sundome parking lot with traffic control by the Posse. The first two boxes or bags of material will be shredded for free; each additional two boxes or bags will be shredded for a $10 donation that will benefit the Community Fund of Sun City West.
PARKING LOT CLOSURES
The Rec Centers would like to advise our members that portions of several of our parking lots will be closed for maintenance in the coming weeks. This includes Palm Ridge, Beardsley, Kuentz and R.H. Johnson recreation centers, as well as the Agricultural Club and Metal Shop.
The last of the work on Palm Ridge’s lot will be done today when the asphalt is striped.
Beardsley’s final seal-coating will be done Sept. 8, followed by the striping Sept. 9
The Agricultural Club will be seal-coated Sept. 8.
The Metal Shop lot will be seal-coated Sept. 8.
At Kuentz, seal-coating will occur in two parts: Sept. 15 and Sept. 21. Striping will be done Sept. 16 and Sept. 22.
At R.H. Johnson, in the north parking lot, asphalt repairs will be done Sept. 9. Seal coating will be done Sept. 16 and Sept. 22, with striping Sept. 17 and Sept. 23.
The Rec Centers will open the lots as soon as possible after the striping. But during the closures, the parking lots will be completely blocked off and no parking will be permitted. We appreciate your patience.
RCSCW PARTICIPATES IN PATRIOT GOLF DAY
The Recreation Centers of Sun City West’s golf facilities invite you to participate in Patriot Golf Day Sept. 4 and also make a donation of $1 or more to benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation from Sept. 3 through Sept. 6.
The Folds of Honor Foundation provides post-secondary education scholarships for children and spouses of military service men and women killed or disabled while serving our nation. More than 4,480 PGA-staffed facilities participated in the third-annual Patriot Golf Day in 2009. Patriot Golf Day has raised more than $5.4 million dollars in the past three years and the Folds of Honor Foundation has awarded more than 1,163 scholarships.
PGA Professional Dan Rooney, an F-16 fighter pilot in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, is the founder of the Folds of Honor Foundation. Maj. Rooney, call sign Noonan, has served three tours in Iraq.
We invite you to support our troops by participating in Sun City West’s Patriot Golf Day events Saturday, Sept. 4, at Grandview and Desert Trails golf courses. A scramble format will begin with an 8 a.m. shotgun start.
Check our golf shops for sign-up information. A portion of your entry fee will go to the Folds of Honor Foundation. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to give to the families of our service men and women while enjoying a great game of golf at the same time!
For more information, call Golf Operations at 623-544-6037.
COUNTY CLOSES MEEKER/GRAND INTERSECTION SEPT. 9
The Maricopa County Department of Transportation will be performing railroad track maintenance in several places over the next few weeks, including one area that will affect Sun City West drivers.
On Sept. 9, the intersection at Meeker Boulevard and Grand Avenue (at the railroad tracks) will be closed from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please be sure to avoid this area on that day. The other areas affected are in Sun City at Grand Avenue and 103rd, 107th and 111th avenues.
FIRST SWING IS NOV. 20
The Recreation Centers of Sun City West is offering a First Swing event from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at Stardust Golf Course.
The SCW mentors “First Swing” is a special day for people who would like to learn to play golf, or who haven’t played in a long time and would like to give it a try. It is FREE for Sun City West residents with current rec cards and, if room is available, to CNP card holders from neighboring senior communities.
There will be Hands-On Golf Clinics for: Woods, Irons Putting, Chipping and Basic information. The Reid/West Golf Academies will also offer a clinic. Space is limited to 60 people.
Reservations can only be made by sending an e-mail request to Rose Putz at dept 21sd@rcscw.com; or by calling 623-544-6618.
REID/WEST GOLF ACADEMIES ENJOY STRONG OPENING
Always wanted to golf? Now’s the time to learn!
The Reid/West Golf Academies that opened last month at Grandview Golf Course are off to a great start. PGA Pros Drew Reid and Ralph West bring many years of teaching experience to Sun City West residents through this golf instructional program. They have been working the past six years at the Hillcrest Golf Club, so they have plenty of experience helping Sun City West residents improve their golf games.
Whether you’re a good golfer who wants to improve your handicap, or a newbie who wants to learn the basics, they can create the perfect lesson for you.
To contact the instructors, please call 623-544-6022.
DIVE IN MOVIE
Our Dive In Movie presentation of “It’s Complicated” at the R.H. Johnson Pool has been rescheduled to Sept. 11. The movie features Alec Baldwin, Meryl Streep and Steve Martin in a hilarious look at marriage, divorce and everything in between. The movie starts at sunset. The pool will be open to members only and their guests. The large, inflatable movie screen will be set up on the east side of the pool deck. Attendees may sit on the patio or float in the pool while enjoying the movie. Snacks, including ice cream, popcorn, soda and water will be available for purchase. If the weather is stormy, the movie will be canceled. If you are unsure, you can call the Johnson Pool at 544-6106 after noon Saturday to verify.
ESTEBAN VISITS SCW ON SEPT. 30
Renowned Spanish-style instrumental guitarist Esteban will bring his unique style to Sun City West during a concert at Palm Ridge Rec Center on Sept. 30 Esteban earns standing ovations wherever he performs. His “Bach to Rock” style has gained him eight No. 1 Billboard albums, more than any other instrumental guitarist in history. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, in Palm Ridge’s Summit Hall, 13800 W. Deer Valley Drive. Tickets are $25 for rec card holders, $27.50 for nonresidents, and $30 at the door. The Box Office is open from 8 to 11:30 a.m. weekdays in the R.H. Johnson Rec Center.
"BALLET UNDER THE STARS" HELD AT BEARDSLEY SEPT. 22
Spend a relaxing evening under the gorgeous Arizona sky as Ballet Arizona continues its annual season opening tradition with "Ballet Under the Stars,” coming to Beardsley Park at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22. Bring the entire family and enjoy a combination of classical and contemporary works in a casual setting for free. Concessions for sale include brats, hot dogs, hamburgers, beverages, cookies, chips and more. Guests are invited to bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the program, which lasts about an hour and a half and ranges from classical to contemporary numbers. Children from area grade schools will have the opportunity to create and choreograph a new dance routine with the guidance of a team of Ballet Arizona dancers.
GREEN TEAM SOCIAL GOLFING PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS
Looking for some casual, fun golf? Green Team Social Golfing now has new play dates at Stardust and Desert Trails golf courses in Sun City West. Green Team plays on Saturdays, with tee times beginning at 8 a.m. Hands-on golf clinics are sometimes available at no charge.
Green Team Social Golfing is designed for golfers of all experience levels who just want to play golf in a hassle-free, fun environment. It's for Sun City West residents, their guests, and players from other local senior communities.
Come as a solo, a couple or bring your own foursome; no handicap needed, no dues charged.
Sign up for a tee-time by going to the Stardust Golf Course, or call 544-6012 (press option 1) and ask to be put in with the Green Team.
For information, send an e-mail to scwgolfers@mac.com.
BOWLING NEWS
The next Learn to Bowl clinic is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 15, 22 and 29.
If you are an experienced bowler and are just in need of a refresher course, sign up for the Mentoring Program that is held on the first Saturday of the month. Sign up today for the Sept. 4 session.
Don't forget to sign up for your 2010-2011 Winter League. League vacancies can now be filled by non-resident bowlers age 50 and older along with Controlled Neighborhood Play bowlers. For all you late night bowlers we will have four leagues beginning at 8 p.m. (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays). Leagues after 8 p.m. pay a reduced lineage rate. Check at the monitor's desk for details. The CNP/NP fee this year is $40 for the first league and $5 for each additional league.
Start the 2010-2011 season like a pro with our Pro Shop Special – ball, bag and shoes for $99. Check with Donnie or Jesse at the Sports Pavilion.
Congratulations to Jim Bumgard - August King of the Hill winner! The next King of the Hill is on Sunday, Sept. 19. The cost is $20 per person. Who can "knock Jim off the hill"? Contact Dennis Barnes at 623-229-2010.
You did it! You survived the summer heat! Johnson Lanes is having its next Red Pin event at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. We are going to change it up a bit and also make it a No-Tap (9 pins on the first ball is a strike) . The cost is $10 per person and it is open to all Sun City West residents, CNP league bowlers and anyone age 50 and older.
GOLF NEWS
GOLF OPERATIONS: The Golf Operations office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6, in observance of Labor Day.
SUMMER GOLF CHALLENGE:
Sun City West’s Summer Golf Challenge tournament series came to a close at Deer Valley GC on August 28. Leading the field in each of the 3 flights were Mike Bowser (1st Flt), Bill Beckman (2nd Flt) and Frank Rivers (3rd Flt).
Playing from the blue tees, Mike Bowser shot a 73 (net 67) to come out on top as the gross champion in the first flight, winning by 2 strokes over Bart Hoolehan and Jim Peterson. Behind Bowser’s net 67 were 4 golfers tied at net 72: Hoolehan, Peterson, Dirk Prather and Glenn Warrington.
In the second flight, playing from the white tees, Bill Beckman was on fire shooting an even par 72 to capture the gross title, 3 strokes better than Duane Streit and Bob Wetter. Streit’s net 68 gave him the net title, leaving 2nd place gross to Wetter. Tying with net 69s were Wetter, Ed Neibauer, Jack Johnson and Sun City’s Dan Zaleski.
Congratulations go out to Frank Rivers for winning the gross division in the third flight. Rivers shot a 76 from the white tees to win by 3 over Dennis Peterson, both playing in their first Summer Golf Challenge tournaments. Peterson’s net 66 gave him the net title. That gave Harvey Faust 2nd gross with an 81, and 2nd net went to John Dawson, with a net 72.
The Summer Golf Challenge has concluded, but participants have requested that this series be followed by a “winter series.” Watch for information to follow regarding the 2011 “Winter Golf Challenge,” a competitive series of tournaments for men and women.
PATRIOT GOLF DAYS:
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!! We have around 200 signed up to play in the two “Patriot Golf Day” scrambles on September 4 at Grandview and Desert Trails. There’s still time to give to the FOLDS OF HONOR by making a donation at any SCW golf course. Let’s see how much Sun City West can contribute to this worthy cause!
HOLE-IN-ONE:
CONGRATULATIONS on your HOLE IN ONE!!!
Lynn Elliott: 8-30-2010 @ Desert Trails, hole #16, 127 yards, 9 iron
SUMMER CLOSURES:
Pebblebrook and Echo Mesa golf courses are closed for summer maintenance. Both will re-open on October 11.
SUNDAY COUPLES:
The Sun City West Couples will play at Trail Ridge on September 12.
STARTING TEE TIME: The starting tee time will change from 6:00 to 6:30 a.m. on August 30, 2010.
LASER LINKS:
“Laser Link” reflectors have been attached to the flagsticks at all our courses. Stop in and ask the Starter to allow you to demo one of the hand-held devices. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to simply click and get your yardage. Check it out now!
RESIDENT APPRECIATION!
THE SALE HAS BEEN EXTENDED! Check out the deals – and receive additional savings when you use your tournament winnings account to pay for merchandise, as described below. Visit our Golf Shops now and SAVE!!
Greens Fees: July - September 2010 |
Unlimited Annual Golf Card: $2900 |
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Regulation |
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18-holes |
18-holes |
9-holes |
9-holes |
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Resident |
$17.00 |
$16.00 |
$11.00 |
$9.00 |
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Kachina Card |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
$4.00 |
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Coyote Card |
$13.00 |
$12.00 |
$9.00 |
$7.00 |
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Swan Card |
$15.00 |
$14.00 |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
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Family Guest Plan |
$21.00 |
$20.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
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Resident Guest |
$23.00 |
$21.00 |
$14.00 |
$13.00 |
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CNP/CNP Guest |
$23.25 |
$21.25 |
$14.25 |
$13.25 |
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OP/OP Guest |
$23.50 |
$21.50 |
$14.50 |
$13.50 |
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CNP Card |
$10.00 |
$9.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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Unlimited Twilight Golf Starts at 11:00 a.m. (Until 09/15/2010) |
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$5.00 |
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$8.00 |
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$9.00 |
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$14.00 |
$13.00 |
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$13.25 |
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OP/OP Guest |
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CNP Card |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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Unlimited SuperTwilight Golf Starts at 1:00 pm (Until 09/15/2010) |
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Kachina Card |
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$7.00 |
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$8.00 |
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Family Guest Plan |
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N/A |
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Resident Guest |
$13.00 |
$12.00 |
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$13.25 |
$12.25 |
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OP/OP Guest |
$13.50 |
$12.50 |
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CNP Card |
$6.00 |
$5.00 |
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