No. 379

November 4, 2005

Providing service to my community through communication.
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Medicare Part D Seminar
Thursday, November 17, 9:00 a.m.
Anthem Center
Free Admission

If you are a Medicare beneficiary, you will soon face a decision about where and how to get your prescription drug coverage. Open enrollment for Medicare's Part D Prescription benefit will begin November 15, 2005 and continue until May 15, 2006. A representative of the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Medicare Counseling Program will be available to describe Part D in detail and answer your questions. RSVP to 614-5864.

Caren Carrero
Director of Activities

Editor's note: For on-line information, visit: http://www.nvaging.net/ship/ship_main.htm


Living “Well” with Disabilities
Guest Speaker, November 8 at 1:00 p.m.

Speech Therapist, Neils Martin, M.A., CCC-SLP from HealthSouth to speak on the subject of swallowing disorders and new technology which shows promise in the treatment of dysphagia (swallowing difficulty) associated with stroke and post-radiation of cancer.

Neils is a certified VitaStim provider allowing him to evaluate and treat dysphagia using this new technology. VitaStim can also be used to develop facial muscles to increase facial symmetry.

All SCA residents are invited to come and learn about swallowing disorders.

Neils’ presentation will be followed by door prizes and a brief meeting.  Our support group has much to offer.  Please come and see.

Lois Campbell,
Chairwoman


Sun City Anthem Web Site!

If you are traveling, don't have Cox Communications Cable TV service here in Henderson, you can still watch Channel 99. Log in and click on Channel 99.

Tips and login instructions? Click here.

http://www.suncityanthem.org

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Sun City Anthem Performing Arts Club presents
International Dance & Music Festival

Freedom Hall in Independence Center

All Performance begin at 7:00 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 16th
Thursday, November 17th
Friday, November 18th

Tickets available at
Independence Center Ticket Booth
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
From 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.


Home Caregivers Support Group

Starts November 21, 2005

 Anyone caring for a loved one at home is a home caregiver.

If you would like to learn about compassion & caring,
share ideas & experiences, find support and
give support to others, please join our support group.


Joyce Feld, R.N., Facilitator


Group meets every 3rd Monday,
1:30—2:30 p.m.
at Anthem Center
Sponsored by the Community Service Club

Please call 614-5862 for information


Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.
Communications Committee Meeting
November 8, 2005, 9:00 am.
Concord Room

AGENDA

  1. CALL TO ORDER/QUORUM
  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Oct 18, 2005)
  3. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORT BOB SANSING
  4. MANAGEMENT REPORT WENDY LINOW
  5. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT JACK HERLIHY
    Search for CC Members
    Finalizing of Order of Succession
  6. TEAM LEADER REPORTS
    Broadcast – Sherm Uchill
    a) Progress and Issues on Channel 99
    b) Capital Equipment for 2006
    Internet – Chuck Davis
    a) Progress and Issues
    Print – Jack Herlihy
    a) Status/Plan for the Clarion
    b) Progress on new members
    Finance - Karl Bruner
    a) Sept. & YTD numbers
  7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
    a) Move into the CSB/Studio/Internet hookup
  8. NEW BUSINESS
  9. PUBLIC COMMENT
  10. NEXT MEETING December 13, 2005
  11. ADJOURN

Sun City Anthem Financial Club meeting
November 9, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
Delaware Room, Anthem Center

Open to the entire Sun City Anthem Community

Fidelity Investments

Understanding the Current Market Environment

Who couldn’t benefit from a better understanding of the fast paced environment confronting every investor today!

Our guest speaker for this meeting is Mr. Scott Offen, Portfolio Manager, Fidelity Value Discovery Fund. Fidelity Investments is the largest mutual fund company in the United States. The current equity market environment continues to be challenging for many investors. Mr. Offen will discuss his investment philosophy, his thoughts about the current market and the attributes he looks for when deciding whether to invest in a Company.

Also, mark your calendars for the upcoming Holiday Gala on Thursday December 1, 2005. Join your fellow club members in starting the holiday season with this fun filled event. Food, fun, entertainment and surprises! Go to our web site http://www.anthemfc.com and RSVP to reserve your seat today!

Marvin M Lifschitz
President
Anthem Financial Club


Fit 4-Fall Fashion Show
Saturday, November 5, 2005
4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Independence Center

Activities include:

  • 4:00-8:00 shop or browse the many vendors offering free demonstrations, selling or passing out information and answering your questions.
  • 4:30 Tai Chi and Self Defense demonstrations at Freedom Hall
  • 5:00 Fashion Show sponsored by the District in the lovely new Freedom Hall
  • 6:00-8:00 Dinner with Panera Bread Company (to purchase your tickets for dinner - see the monitors station at the Independence Center October 25-November 2)
  • 6:00-6:30 Meditation in the Fitness Room
  • 6:00-8:00 Dancing in the courtyard

Don't forget the bake sale and our Dance Contest at 7:30 p.m..
 

$7.00 per person includes choice of one of each:
SOUP SALAD SANDWICHES
Broccoli & Cheddar Classic Fandango Turkey
Chicken Noodle Greek Ham & Cheese
French Onion Caesar Roast Beef
Vegetable   Tuna
Tickets can be purchased at the monitors desk at the Independence Center October 25 to November 2, 2005.


Meg Poulson
Fitness Director
614-5873

Spam filters regarding the eMail Bulletins from the Community Web site! http://www.suncityanthem.org

Since eMail Bulletins (newsletters) from the Community Association are sent from the AtHomeNet servers in Atlanta the Web Administrator cannot simply reply to the automatic notification. You must include these Mail Server IP addresses as if they were e-mail addresses in your "Good Guys" or "White List."

69.20.82.81
69.20.14.20


Address changes & Spam filters!

If you change your e-mail address, please let me know. When a message bounces as undeliverable, I will simply delete you as a contact.


The Minuteman Foundation, Inc.        Tax ID # 48-1256766
2505 Anthem Village Drive, Suite E-480
Henderson, NV 89052

The Minuteman Foundation is the organization which provides the funding needed to support the activities of the Community Service Club. The Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) charity.


Volunteers of the COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUB provide free assistance to Sun City Anthem residents. The services included are:

Transportation: To local area medical providers or supermarkets. Three (3) business days notice required to arrange for your ride.

Equipment: We will loan you (on a temporary basis) a wheelchair, walker, crutches, cane, or other durable medical equipment.

Home Maintenance: Assistance with minor home maintenance chores such as: cleaning or replacing overhead air filters, replacing batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, or changing overhead light bulbs.

Home Assistance: Resource Directory of information on fee-based, discount, and many other services available to seniors. Volunteers will also shop and deliver groceries or prescription medication to residents who are temporarily homebound.

Support Groups: CSC sponsors several support groups to assist the residents of Sun City Anthem. These groups are:

  • Living “Well” with Disabilities (physical mobility)
    2nd Tuesday, 1—2:30 p.m., Anthem Center

  • Alzheimer’s Caregivers
    3rd Monday, 6:30—8:30 p.m., Former Sewing Room

  • Bereavement (non denominational) Former Sewing Room
    1st Saturday, 4—5:30 p.m.
    2nd Wednesday, 4:00—5:30 p.m.
    3rd Tuesday, 7—8:30 p.m.
    4th Wednesday, 4:00—5:30 p.m.

  • One on one guidance through Jewish bereavement protocol

  • One on one grief counseling for loss of a child

  • Friends of Bill W. (for recovering alcoholics)
    Every Monday, 7:00 p.m., Anthem Center

  • Home Caregivers (for those caring for a loved one at home)
    Every third Monday 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Anthem Center

Volunteers are the backbone of the CSC. We need your help!
HELP US NOW AND WE WILL HELP YOU LATER!

Call 614-5862 to volunteer or for further information.
Our business hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday — Friday.


Please make your dollars count, mail your check to:

The Minuteman Foundation, Inc.
2505 Anthem Village Drive, Suite E-480
Henderson, NV 89052

Please do not send mail for the Foundation to the Sun City Anthem Community Association. Use the above address.

It's easy to make a financial donation to the Foundation with your credit card. Click here. All transactions are via a secure link to PayPal, a wholly owned subsidiary of eBay. Your donation may be fully deductible. Contact your tax advisor.
 

Chuck Davis
Co-founder and Treasurer
The Minuteman Foundation, Inc.