No. 459

October 1, 2006

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Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.
Volunteer Appreciation & Resident Q & A
October 3, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Independence Center's Freedom Hall

Please plan to attend a special event next Tuesday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. in Freedom Hall.

The Community Association and the Board is pleased to acknowledge the many hours of dedication and service of our volunteers.

All current members of the Standing Committees will be recognized and thanked individually for volunteering to make our community better.

The Service Groups will be awarded certificates for all of the things they do to improve our quality of life, our safety, and our well-being on a daily basis.

The Communications Resident Associates will be recognized for the work they do to keep us informed of what is happening in our community.

Following the Volunteer Appreciation program, the Board of Directors will open the floor to residents to ask questions of the members of the Board about their Association.

Finally, refreshments will be served in the multi-purpose rooms at Independence Center, Morris/Nelson/Penn Rooms. We would like to visit with many of you at this reception following the meeting.

We hope you will join us for a fun and informative evening.

SCA Board of Directors


Don't throw that old piece of Dell equipment in the trash!

WasteNews.com is reporting that Dell, Inc has started a recycling program for U.S. consumers beginning, September 29, 2006

You do not have to buy a new Dell product in order to participate in in the program. Recycling with Dell is easy and only offered online. Follow the steps below. Dell's instructions are:

Upon completing the steps below, you will receive a Dell Recycling kit in the mail containing a pre-paid air bill and instructions on how to pack and ship your equipment. You will need to provide your own box and packing material.

Dell Recycling instructions:

  • Read the Terms and Conditions for participation in the Dell Recycling program.
  • Click on the green "Go Recycle" link on the http://www.dell4me.com/recycling page
  • Select the Dell recycling kit that fits your needs
  • Continue through the online buying process
  • Under Shipping Method, please select 3-5 Day Delivery at $0
  • Under Export Intent, please select I WILL NOT export
  • Complete the online buying process

You may also choose to donate your old PC and monitor to charity. Dell has partnered with the National Cristina Foundation (NCF) to help America's disabled and economically disadvantaged children and adults receive the gift of technology. For more information on donating visit www.dell4me.com/recycling.


Sun City Anthem Authors Club
Meeting
October 3, 2006, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Anthem Center's Bristol Room

Featured Guest Speaker

Roberta Sabbath

Professor of English, Dr. Roberta Sabbath will give a lecture, titled “Language Style for the 21st Century.” A question and answer session will follow the lecture.

All Sun City Anthem residents are welcome to attend.


Georgia Hubley
President, Anthem Authors


Sun City Anthem Community Service Club
Presents: A Home Maintenance Seminar
By Pulte/Del Webb
October 26, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Anthem Center's Delaware Room

Get the latest professional information on taking care of your Sun City Anthem home. A HOME MAINTENANCE SEMINAR will be presented by Pulte/Del Webb, sponsored by the Home Maintenance Committee of your Anthem Community Service Club.

This event will be held in the Delaware Room, Anthem Center. There will be free refreshments, door prizes and gifts.

Mark your calendars now!

ALL Sun City Anthem residents are welcome


Larry L. Swette
Chairman, Home Maintenance Committee


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 (after Sept. 7)
Kristi Lonsinger—617-4410


An Introduction to Sun City Anthem’s Web Site.
As of Friday there were still spaces available
Bring your SCA Membership cards. They will be scanned for attendance purposes.

  • October 2 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
  • October 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 October 2, 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. Security Patrol – Jackie McRitchie

    2. Willie Nelson Interview – Marie D’Angelo

    3. Buckman’s Tour – Sue Simecka

    4. Lance Burton Review – Dianne Davis

  2. ONGOING FEATURES:

    1. Meg’s Stretch and Tip - Meg Poulson

    2. Nutrition Helps – Sue Simecka/Amy Miracle

    3. Maintenance Minute (Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors) – Megan Goodfellow

    4. Activity Manager’s Report – Greg Dreyer

    5. Brenda’s Body Shop –Brenda Lorentzen

    6. Board President’s Report – Favil West

    7. Something to Think About – ( A Retired Person’s Thoughts ) - Lois Krashin

Phyllis Davis
837-0644


Image of the cover of The Anthem Cookbook sponsored by the Minuteman Foundation, Inc. and Del Webb/Pulte Homes 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.


Upcoming Sun City Anthem Activities
at home and about town!

  • Trip/Show
    "Cats!"
    Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah
    October 4, 2006
    Bus departs Anthem Center at 2:30 p.m.
    Price $70 per person
    The price will include dinner, show and transportation
    See the October Spirit, page 18
  • Show
    "The Gateway Trio!"
    October 6 7, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
    Independence Center's Freedom Hall
    $15 per person
    See the October Spirit, page 18
  • Class
    "Slot Machine Myths & Facts" by Henry Tamburin
    October 19, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
    Anthem Center's Delaware Room
    $12 per person, ($17 after 10/12)
    See the October Spirit, page 18
  • Event
    "Oktoberfest" Featuring The Dummkopfs
    Independence Center Courtyard
    October 21, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
    We'll have... The Brats! The Beer! The Band!
    See the October Spirit, Cover page
  • Day Trip
    Primm
    Bus leaves Anthem Center 9:00 a.m.
    $8 per person (includes transportation and buffet lunch)
    See the October Spirit, page 19
  • Class
    "How to Play Poker Like the Pros" by Irv Lippel
    Classes begin Tuesday, October 24
    $99 per person ($104 after 10/17)
    Total of eight session, two per week
    See the October Spirit, page 18
  • 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 October Spirit, page 19

  • Class
    Driver Safety Program
    Wednesday & Thursday, October 25 & 26, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
    You must attend both sessions.
    $10 per person
    See the October Spirit, page 19
  • EXPO
    Anthem Travel Expo
    Anthem Center's Hanneman Hall
    November 4, call Greg Dreyer 614-5860 for times
    See the October Spirit, page 20
  • Show
    The Rat Pack Concert
    November 5, 4:00 p.m.
    Independence Center's Freedom Hall
    $15 per person
    See the October Spirit, page 20
  • Show
    The Performing Arts Club presents: 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 23 26 at the box office. The box office is open Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
    See the October Spirit, page 28
  • Celebration
    Veterans Day
    November 11, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    Anthem Center's Hanneman Hall
    Free
    See the October Spirit, page 20
  • Dance
    Veterans Day
    November 11, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
    Anthem Center's Hanneman Hall
    Free
    See the October Spirit, page 20
  • Show
    Anthem Laff-In
    Presented by the Performing Arts Club
    November 16, 17  & 18
    Independence Center's Freedom Hall
    Tickets go on sale in October. Freedom Hall Box Office.
    See the October Spirit, page 20
  • EXPO
    Sun City Anthem's Annual Arts & Crafts Expo
    November 18, call Greg Dreyer for times
    Anthem Center's Hanneman Hall
    See the October Spirit, page 20
  • Show
    Barbra's Holiday Concert with Sharon Owens
    December 10, 3:00 p.m.
    $15 per person
    See the October Spirit, page 20
  • Show
    Barbershop Chorus Concert
    with City of Lights Men's Chorus and the Celebrity City Sweet Adelines
    December 12, 7:00 p.m.
    $10 per person
    Anthem Center's Hanneman Hall
    See the October Spirit, page 20
  • Party!
    New Year's Eve Gala
    December 31, 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
    See the October 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 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.