April 16, 2007

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Good evening

I know many of you voted against the addendum to the Trumpets lease based on statements made in a sample ballot sent to you by one of our residents, opinions given on the Blogs, as well as opinions given by some candidates for the board. The following are some of the faulty statements included in the ballot, and I quote:

• “No litigation is required to evict trumpets”
• “Trumpets claims are against Del Webb, not homeowners.”
• “The lease says if they aren’t paid in full, they are gone.”
• “Trumpets lease ends in 6 months.”

Other statements that were made by several candidates for the board included “the lease is up the end of September, and they will have to leave.”

This incorrect information and opinion contradicted the factual presentation given by the Board of Directors to the residents where it was made clear to those attending that:

1. It was likely that S & D would litigate.
2. That at a minimum we would have to file suit to evict them and that would be virtually impossible to do.
3. That while S & D might have claims against Del Webb/Pulte, any litigation would be against the association as they are the party that signed the lease.
4. That, while the language in the lease says that the lease may not be renewed if the lessee is in arrears, it does not take into account any claims they may have against the lessor, the association. It does not say they are gone.
5. The first term ends in 6 months. They have a right to 2 extensions of 5 years each based on being paid up, or getting a judge to agree to leave them in the space until the issue is resolved.

Friday, April 13, 2007, at 3:00 p.m., the Association was served with a Summons and Complaint asserting 6 claims for relief. Del Webb/Pulte was not named as a party.

Your board of directors is working with legal counsel on this matter. We will update you on the status of litigation and occupancy at our board meeting April 26.

In the meantime, unless you want to become part of this suit, I suggest you do not talk to the press or make any kind of comments that might be misconstrued by the parties to the suit.

Thank you for your cooperation and know that your board is following the advice of counsel in everything we are doing regarding this matter.
 

Favil West
President, Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.

Week beginning April 16, 2007 -
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Spring 2007 Program Listing

"Anthem Alive!" - Recap

1. FEATURED STORIES:
   1. A visit to the new St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, interview with Fr. Greg Gordon
   2. Enjoy viewing a resident's beautiful Asian Art Collection
   3. Go backstage at the Cirque du Soleil's Beatles' "Love" show at the Mirage
2. ONGOING FEATURES:
   1. Cranky Critic – (The Breach) - Anita Rosen
   2. Gordie Brown Show Review – Dianne Davis
   3. Nutrition Helps – (Hot Flashes) – Sue Simecka and Amy Miracle
   4. Something to Think About: " Airlines" – Lois Krashin
   5. Tip of the Week and Stretch of the Week – Meg Poulson
   6. Activity Manager’s Report – Greg Dreyer
   7. Board President’s Report – Favil West
       
3. DETAILED GUIDE, Week of April 16, 2007

This week’s special features on Channel 99 include Jackie McRitchie’s visit to the new St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and an interview with Father Greg Gordon, who has been reassigned to an important post representing the Vatican in Washington, DC. We’ll join Carol Attebery as she enjoys a resident's spectacular Collection of Asian Jade and Art. Marie D’Angelo goes backstage at the Mirage to interview the cast & crew of the Beatles' "Love" show and Sue Simecka and Amy Miracle present another informative "Nutrition Helps" segment on "hot flashes" and how to deal with them. Make sure to catch two exciting show reviews: Dianne Davis reviews The Gordie Brown Show; and Anita Rosen, our Cranky Critic, reviews the movie, "The Breach."

Activities director Greg Dreyer, gives viewers a preview of upcoming SCA activities. In her humorous “Something to Think About” segment, Lois Krashin shares her thoughts about airlines. The show ends with Favil West's Board President’s Report.
 

Phyllis Davis
837-0644

Attention Golfers!

Findlay Toyota/Minuteman Foundation
Charity Golf Tournament
May 28, 2007  7:30 a.m. Shotgun
The Revere at Anthem

• Closest to the pin contests
• Longest Drive contests
• Hole-in-one contests
• Beverage Carts
• Raffles & more

$95.00 per player. $60 may be tax deductible.

Click here for Signup sheet.

Mail your check payable to:
The Minuteman Foundation, Inc.
2505 Anthem Village Drive, Suite E-480
Henderson, NV 89052

Upcoming Sun City Anthem Activities at home and about town!

• Henry Tamburin Presents
  "The Ten Best and Worst Casino Bets"
  April 19, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
  $15 per person
  Anthem Center's Delaware Room
  See the March Spirit, page 20
• Performing Arts Club Presents
  "Anthem Bandstand Just a Dream"
  April 20, 21 at 7:00 p.m.
  April 22 at 2:00 p.m.
  $5 per person
  See the March Spirit, page 28
• Parking Lot Sale & Shredder Truck
  April 21, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  Sellers limited to the first 62 spaces at $15 per space
  Anthem Center's west parking lot.
  See the March Spirit, page 20
• Show
  Theatre in the Valley Presents "Second Summer"
  April 28, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
  $8 per person, ($10 after 4/14)
  Independence Center's Freedom Hall
  See the March Spirit, page 20
• Marcoa Vendor Appreciation Fair
  May 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  Free
  Anthem Center's Hanneman Hall and
  Independence Center & the parking lot.
  See the March Spirit, page 20

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.