November 21, 2006

Providing service to my community through communication.
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Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.
The Finance Committee Needs
Volunteers

The Finance Committee has openings for the Sun City Anthem residents with solid experience in accounting, budgeting, finance, or business management. More information of the SCACAI Finance Committee can be obtained by going to the Association website at http://www.sca-hoa.org/  or by contacting the Committee Chairperson, Jack Troia at
jtroia (at) juno (dot) com

If you are interested in joining our Finance Committee team, please submit your resume and background to the Community Manager, Arnie Snow. This may be done by e-mail to
arnie (dot) snow (at) scacai (dot) com 
or by hand delivery to Arnie’s attention at the Administrative Offices in Anthem Center

Interviews will be held the first week in December.

Medicare Part D Drug Plan Consultation
December  8, 2006 (see times below)
Computer Lab, Anthem Center

Announcing a service to Sun City Anthem Residents who have not yet chosen a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan, or wish to change their current plan.

The Sun City Anthem Computer Club has arranged provided their facilities for interested members and others in the community to have a one-on-one consultation with a Medicare Part D counselor from The Nevada State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

Medicare Part D counselors have agreed to be available on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in the COMPUTER CLUB LAB in the Anthem Center. Counselors will be available to answer your questions and by using the Medicare website to find the best plan for your particular needs and enroll you in such a plan if you so choose.

If you wish to participate in a consultation with SHIP personnel, please e-mail Norm Rosenfeld by Monday, December 4 

Subject: Medicare

In the body of your message, please indicate the following:

• Your name
• Your SCA Member Number
• Desired appointment time (1st CHOICE)*
• Desired appointment time (2nd CHOICE)*
• Phone number

Your appointment time will then be confirmed. In order to best help you, you should bring the following to the consultation:

• Your Medicare card
• A list of all the medications you are taking including the dosage of each and how often you take each drug

The choice is yours as to whether to sign up or not, but, depending on your drug usage, you may be able to save $1000 or more each year with the right Medicare Part D program for you.

(NOTE: HMO members should not attempt to sign up for a separate Part D program without consulting their HMO first.)

*APPOINTMENTS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR

• 9:00
• 9:30
• 10:00
• 10:30
• 11:00
• 11:30

Norman Rosenfeld
Sun City Anthem Resident

Sun City Anthem Authors Club
Tuesday, November 28, 2006, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Anthem Center – Bristol Room

Featured Guest Speaker:

Don Denton

Don Denton, author and Sun City Anthem resident will be conducting a 30-minute presentation pertaining to his newly published book, Shadows, SKULLS, Spooks and details regarding the sequel. A question and answer session will follow the lecture.

All Sun City Anthem residents are welcome to attend.

Georgia Hubley
President, Anthem Authors

(702) 263-7660

Week beginning November 20, 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.
Suggestions and comments to:

channel99sca (at) yahoo (dot) com 

1. STORIES BEHIND THE HEADLINES

   1. Bowler’s Hall of Fame – An interview with Al Thompson. Find out how his bowling career began.

   2. The Blind Juggler – An entertaining chat and with Nino Frediani. View film clips of his act at the Riviera Hotel.

   3. Carol Attebery Book Signing – Learn more about this resident’s interesting life and what inspired her to write a book.

   4. Buffet Boys – A new feature – Two critics review the Buffet at Green Valley Casino.

2. ONGOING FEATURES:

   1. Meg’s Stretch and Tip – Meg Poulson

   2. Maintenance Minute – (Weather stripping) – Megan Goodfellow

   3. Cranky Critic- (“The Queen”) - Anita Rosen

   4. Activity Manager’s Report – Greg Dreyer

   5. Brenda’s Body Shop –The Seated Row - Brenda Lorentzen

   6. Something to Think About – (Church Bulletins) - Lois Krashin

   7. Board President’s Report – Favil West

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.

Upcoming Sun City Anthem Activities
at home and about town!

• Event
  7th Annual Jingle Bell Walk and Light Breakfast
  December 2, 8:00 a.m.
  Independence Center
  $8 per person
  Includes light breakfast and a festive T-shirt. Leashed pooches welcome for the one mile walk. Each will receive a free neckerchief
  See the November Spirit, page 24
• Show
  Barbra's Holiday Concert with Sharon Owens
  December 10, 3:00 p.m.
  $15 per person
  See the November Spirit, page 20
• Show
  Barbershop Chorus Concert
  with "City of Lights" Men's Chorus and the "Celebrity City Chorus" featuring the Sweet Adelines
  December 12, 7:00 p.m.
  $10 per person
  Anthem Center's Hanneman Hall
  See the November Spirit, page 20
• Trip/Show
  "Forever Plaid's" Holiday show "Plaid Tidings!"
  December 20, 5:30 pm. to 10:00 p.m.
  See the November Spirit, page 20
• Party!
  New Year's Eve Gala
  December 31, 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
  See the November 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 Amelia Duncan who recently passed away. 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 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.