No. 455

September 11, 2006

Providing service to my community through communication.
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Living "Well" With Disabilities and the Wellness Center invite all Sun City Anthem Residents to a one hour presentation on Tuesday, September 12th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dr. David Ginsburg, a well known local neurologist, will speak on Pain Management with treatments available for pain, including specific treatments for the common problem of muscle spasticity. Other ailments he will talk about are neuropathy, headaches and stroke. There will be a short Question and Answer period when you can address different concerns to Dr. Ginsburg.

Please bring a friend and receive a FREE prize. This presentation will be held in Freedom Hall at Independence Center. Please contact the Wellness Center at 614-5877 for more information and to RSVP. Your interest and attendance will help us provide more speakers in the future.

Thank you,


Fern Modena,
Recording Secretary, Community Service Club


Sun City Anthem Book Club
September 21, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.
Anthem Center

The SCA Book Club invites you to join us to hear Jay MacLarty discuss his book "The Courier."

Diane Collins

President, SCA Book Club


Entertainment Books!

A great value of special offers and two-for-one dinners for only
$20.00

Volunteers from the Community Service Club
& Trustees of The Minuteman Foundation
will be selling the books from
Noon to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays & Thursdays
in the Anthem Center Lobby.

Supplies are limited so hurry and get yours!

Proceeds benefit

The Minuteman Foundation, Inc.
Denny Lesterson—614-3916
Kristi Lonsinger—617-4410


An Introduction to Sun City Anthem’s Web Site.
Please note the October 4 class has been rescheduled to October 4.

  • October 2 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
  • October  4  3 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
  • October 9 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
  • October 24 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
  • October 31 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

This class serves as an introduction to the Sun City Anthem Community Association's web site. http://www.sca-hoa.org

Instructor:
Chuck Davis, Sun City Anthem's Resident Web Administrator

Topics to be covered include:

  • URL
  • Login process
    • Changing your personal data
    • User name
    • Password
    • Add your e-mail address!
      • Sign up for Association newsletters
    • Favorite picture
  • Exploring major features
    • Facilities
    • Clubs
    • Board and Committees
    • eForms
      • What are eForms?
      • What do they accomplish
    • Events calendar
    • Homes for Sale & Rent
    • Developer News
    • Del Webb Customer Service
    • And more...

Sign up in the "high tech" 3-ring binder in the Classroom. All Sun City Anthem residents are encouraged to attend.

You need not be a member of the Computer Club.


Image of Channel 99 TV News Sun City Anthem.


Week beginning September 11, 2006 -
CHANNEL 99 TV News Program
Cox Cable Television Channel 99
On the Web site at: http://www.sca-hoa.org
Log in and click on Channel 99.

  1.  STORIES BEHIND THE HEADLINES

    1. Miss Senior Nevada Contest – (Winner is resident Mary Richard) - by Connie Gallatin

    2. Bryce, Zion and Grand Canyon – by Jackie McRitchie

    3. Earl Turner Interview – by Sue Simecka

    4. Resident Judy/M&M collection – by Dianne Davis

    5. Activity Manager’s Report – by Greg Dreyer

  2. ONGOING FEATURES:

    1. Meg’s Stretch and Tip – by Meg Poulson

    2. Brenda’s Body Shop – Brenda Lorentzen

    3. Board President’s Report – by Favil West

    4. Something to Think About – by Lois Krashin

Phyllis Davis
837-0644


The Anthem Cookbook!

If you like to cook, and you don't want to use an untried recipe, this book is your answer, The Anthem Cookbook contains more than 500 recipes submitted by Sun City Anthem residents, Del Webb/Pulte employees, and chefs from The Strip.

Now on sale by mail and on the internet.


By Mail:

Prices:

  • $12 plus $3 for shipping and handling for each copy 

We will mail the books at the USPS Book Rate to the contiguous 48 States for $3.00 Shipping and Handling per book. Send your check for $15 per book to:

The Minuteman Foundation
2505 Anthem Village Drive, Ste E-480
Henderson, NV 89052

Don't forget to include the name and address of the recipient of the book.


On the Internet:

You may use your credit card to buy your Anthem Cookbooks by making a donation here in the amount of $15 ($12 plus $3 for shipping and handling) for each book desired: http://www.anthemwebs.com/communitynews.htm#Dedicated

You will receive your receipt when you complete the PayPal transaction. Immediately complete the form on this Contact page  to send a message listing the address(es) to which your books are to be mailed.

For further information call Rita Berman at 617-1551

The Minuteman Foundation, Inc. is the publisher and benefits from the sale of these books. The book is sponsored by Del Webb/Pulte.


 


Sun City Anthem Travel Club
September 12, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Anthem Center

Presents:
The Galapagos Islands

An adventure trip and luxury cruise experience aboard Celebrity Cruises Xpedition

Rebekah Holtgrieve
President


Upcoming Sun City Anthem Activities
at home and about town!

  • Show
    "Let's Dance!"
    With Melinda a Michael
    September 16, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
    $20 per person ($25 after 9/8)
    Freedom Hall,
    See the September Spirit, page 18
  • Class
    Victory at Video Poker!
    By Henry Tamburin
    September 20, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
    $12 per person ($17 after 9/13)
    Delaware Room, Anthem Center
    See the September Spirit, page 18
  • Show/Trip
    "Noises Off"
    A Spring Mountain Ranch Theater Production
    September 21, Bus depart Anthem Center 5:00 p.m.
    $18 per person ($23 after 9/14)
    See the September Spirit, page 18
  • Concert
    Pops at the Pavilion — Las Vegas Philharmonic
    September 24, 7:00 p.m.
    Tickets —
    Orchestra: $30,
    Section 1: $20,
    Section 2: $10
    Lawn: $10
    Henderson Pavilion, 200 Green Valley Parkway
    Call 267-4849 for Tickets and Information
    See the September Spirit, page 20
  • Class
    Driver Safety Program
    Wednesday and Thursday, September 27 and 28
    5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
    $10 per person
    You must attend both days in session
    See the September Spirit, page 19
  • Show
    "The Platters"
    With the Legendary Monroe Powell
    September 29, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
    Independence Center's Freedom Hall
    $15 per person ($20 after 9/22)
    See the September Spirit, page 19
  • EXPO


    Fall Home Show
    September 30, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
    Anthem Center
    Free
    See the September Spirit, page 19

  • Dance,
    Masquerade Ball September 30 Cancelled!
  • Trip/Show
    "Cats!"
    Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah
    October 4, 2006
    Bus departs Anthem Center at 2:30 p.m.
    Price call Greg Dryer, Activities Manager at 614-5860
    The price will include dinner, show and transportation
    See the September Spirit, page 20
  • Show
    "The Gateway Trio!"
    October 7, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
    Freedom Hall
    $10 per person
    See the September Spirit, page 20
  • Event
    "Oktoberfest"
    Independence Center Courtyard
    We'll have... The Brats! The Beer! The Band!
    See the September Spirit, page 20
  • EXPO
    Anthem Harvest Festival
    • "Community Parking Lot Sale"
    • "Farmer's Market"
    • "Vendor's Fair"

    October 28, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
    See the September Spirit, page 19

  • Show
    Anthem Hit Parade
    November 9 and 10, 7:00 p.m. Both nights
    Independence Center's Freedom Hall
    Tickets are $5. They go on Sale October 26 at the box office
  • Celebration
    Veterans Day
    November 11, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    Anthem Center's Hanneman Hall
    Free
    See the September Spirit, page 20
  • Dance
    Veterans Day
    Anthem Center's Hanneman Hall
    Free
    See the September Spirit, page 20

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.

The Minuteman Foundation has received a donation in memory of Larry Eickhoff who recently passed away. Acknowledgements to Janet Eickhoff.

Though it's hard to see the reason, may it comfort you to know that loving thoughts go out to you...


The goal of the The Minuteman Foundation is to fund the many and diverse needs of the elderly in each and all of our growing communities.

Pursuant thereto we have allied with the Community Service Club to provide free assistance to SCA 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 — please call 614-5862 for information.

  • One on one guidance through Jewish bereavement protocol

  • One on one grief counseling for loss of a child

  • Friends of Bill W. Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous -
    Every Monday, 7 p.m., Independence Center.

  • Home Caregivers (for those caring for a loved one at home)
    3rd Monday 1:30—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.