No. 470	December 10, 2006
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Good Evening

Just over a month ago, a number of you received a Certified Letter from Del Webb/Pulte Homes describing the possibility that you may have Kitec brass plumbing fittings manufactured by IPEX Inc. as part of the plumbing system included in your house. Del Webb/Pulte Homes included in that letter a copy of a class action lawsuit filed on the alleged defect, as well as a form to send back if you wanted an inspection to determine if this system is in your house. Hopefully, all of you sent that request for inspection back to Del Webb/Pulte Homes .

It is our understanding that these fittings may have been installed in as many as 3000 houses here in SCA. While we are not sure what the order of inspection is, we understand that they are inspecting houses on a daily basis.

Last week many of you received a letter from the class action attorney describing the alleged defect and advising you that unless you send back the form included you will become part of the class action. The form is an opt out form which means that you must send it back to them or you will be automatically included in the action. Our advice at this point is to do nothing with that letter until after the residents meeting to be held January 4^th, 2007.

The board had, up until last week, declined to become involved in this matter as clearly, it is a homeowner/developer issue. At the request of literally hundreds of our resident the board directed me to investigate and report. The board further directed that a legal opinion be obtained with respect to the limits of participation of the board without exposing the association to any liability.

In order to become informed on this matter, elements of the board met with the class action lawyers last week. The board will meet with our attorney the first of the week, then with Del Webb/Pulte Homes. The board will no doubt seek input from other sources prior to meeting with the residents on January 4, 2007, 7:00 p.m., Hanneman Hall.

A number of our residents, whose houses have already been inspected, received a letter last week from Del Webb/Pulte Homes offered the resident “monetary compensation in the amount of $7,800.” They offered the names of contractors who would do the work as outlined in the letter which includes replacing the faulty fittings and/or, re-plumbing of the house from the overhead. What this means is that, if the offer is accepted by the resident, the resident will be the contracting party.

No doubt a number of people will be offering information and advice over the next couple of weeks. My recommendation at this point is to listen carefully, but do nothing prior to the residents meeting next month. By that time we will be able to gather as much information as possible and present it to you in a manner that will enable you to make a fully informed decision.

As a sidebar, most of the board members have received the above referenced letters and have requested the inspection. We will be doing nothing with respect to responding until after the residents meeting next month.

Be sure to watch the President’s report for the latest update on this issue.

Favil West

Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.
Election Committee Meeting
December 12, 2006, 9:00 a.m.
Anthem Center,

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER – QUORUM APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
NEW BUSINESS
1. Explanation of the Election Committee Volunteer process for joining the Election Committee.
2. The Code of Conduct for Election Committee members.
3. The Ballot and the proper manner in which to
  complete it. Problems which invalidate the ballot.
4. 2007 Calendar.
5. Dinner with the Candidates. Meet and Eat
6. Counting the ballots.
AUDIENCE QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING –FULL ORIENTATION OF DECLARED
CANDIDATES.

January 9th 2007 9am Anthem Center

Sun City Anthem How To, ...Can Do Club meeting
December 21, 10:00 a.m.
Delaware Room

Featuring The Great Karnak. Have your one question in hand!

Plus:

"Class Action Lawsuits"
Reasonable vs. Unreasonable?
Ambulance Chasing or Not?
Lawyers seeking unreasonable employment!
"Competent Attorneys have more ethics!"

Don Denton
Vice-President
Sun City Anthem How to, ...Can Do Club

www.sca-hoa.org
Log in and click on Channel 99.

STORIES:
1. Jingle Bell Walk with residents and their pets – Jackie McRitchie
2. Men’s Golf Club Interview– Chuck Simmons
3. Flight Simulator, an exciting activity – Marie D’Angelo
4. Arts and Crafts Expo at the Clubhouse – Sue Simecka
ONGOING FEATURES:
1. Meg’s Stretch and Tip
2. Buffet Boys (Dining out at The Village Pub) – John Waterhouse & Carl Weinstein
3. Activity Manager’s Report – Greg Dreyer
4. Something to Think About – ($2 bill ) - Lois Krashin
5. Board President’s Report – Favil West

DETAILED RECAP

Tune into Channel 99 for a special feature – Jackie McRitchie joins Sun City residents and their pets for an energetic walk. Watch as Chuck Simmons finds out more about the Men’s Golf Club. Enjoy an exciting adventure as Marie D’Angelo and Scott Fewell climb aboard a flight simulator.

Greg Dreyer provides viewers with information on upcoming SCA activities. The Buffet Boyz review their meal at the Village pub. Meg Poulson presents her fitness stretch and tip of the week and Brenda Lorentzen demonstrates another machine at the Fitness Center. In her “Something to Think About” segment, Lois Krashin tells us about her problems that began with a $2.00 bill. The program concludes with Favil West giving his Board President’s Report.

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!

Concert
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 ($15 after 12/5)
Anthem Center's Hanneman Hall
See the December Spirit, page 18
Trip/Show
"Forever Plaid's" Holiday show "Plaid Tidings!"
December 20, 5:30 pm. to 10:00 p.m.
See the December Spirit, page 19
Party!
New Year's Eve Gala
Trumpets Prime Rib Buffet with its Signature chocolate fondue fountain!
Black tie optional and cash bar available.
$100 per person ($110 after 12/24)
$120 per person - preferred seating in Trumpets ($130 after 12/24)
December 31, 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Seating times: 7:30, 8:00 and 8:30 p.m.
See the December Spirit, page 19

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 Gregory Roth. Acknowledgements to Paulina Roth.

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

The Minuteman Foundation has received a donation in memory of Warren Lebish. Acknowledgements to Nancy Lebish.

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.

Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc. Election Committee Meeting December 12, 2006, 9:00 a.m. Anthem Center,

Sun City Anthem How To, ...Can Do Club meeting December 21, 10:00 a.m. Delaware Room

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