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SCGGLFall2017Catalog818

SCGGLFall2017Catalog818

Registration Starts
September 11 at 9 AM

You can register starting September 11 at 9 a.m.:

Online at grandlearning.org. When you register online, you can
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Grand Learning
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Be aware that the material presented in all SCG Grand Learning classes is determined at the
discretion of the instructor, who is an independent contractor or volunteer and not an em-
ployee or otherwise affiliated with SCGCA. The course content presented does not necessarily
reflect the views of SCGCA and its Board of Directors.

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place of communication and consultation with appropriate professionals.

SCGCA makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliabil-
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verse effect resulting from reliance on information presented by an instructor, whether such
damages are direct or indirect, consequential, or special.

Our Thanks to the

Grand Learning Steering Committee

Ron Brooks Pat Cippon John Menard

Larry Peterson Julie Scott Ira Simmons

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Table of Contents

Current Events ························ 6 History ·································· 12

Current Events Potpourri The Beatles - From Liverpool - Abbey Road
Current Events Roundtable U.S. Constitution: History and Relevance
Current Events Roundtable 2008: A Postmortem
Harvard Justice - The Inquisition
Hip Historian - Ghost Towns of Arizona
What's the Right Thing - Part 2 Western Civilization: Between the Wars
Life in the Middle East & Beyond - The Indians of Arizona: Then and Now
Early Arizona and the Vulture Gold Mine
Lessons Learned History of Immigration Law in the U.S.
Socrates Café The Crusades
Coming to America: Teas Throughout Time
Paper Arts & Memories ··········· 7 This Land is Our Land:

Finance & Law························· 7 Early Women on the Arizona Frontier
Growing Up With
How to Navigate through Medicare
Arizona Law: Have You Wondered... Parents Who Survived Holocaust
How to Navigate through Medicare The Mighty Navajo Nation
How to Navigate through Medicare They Said it Could Not be Done
Impact Invest:
Grand Computers ·················· 14
Aligning Wealth with Purpose
What Everyone Needs to Know Glass Arts ······························ 18

Before & After Retiring Life Skills ······························· 19
Identity Theft -
Who Moved My Cheese?
What You Need to Protect Yourself Breath Class
Beneficiary Blunders Small Boards and Committees
Alzheimers Prevention Research
Men’s 150 Golf ······················· 8
(Gene Match)
Fine Arts ································· 9 Love and Guidance from the Angels
Managing your Pain with Acupuncture
Diego Rivera: His Art & Life Ego Defense Mechanisms
with Frida Kahlo and Other Women To Everything there is a Season
Reduce the Odds
Georgia O'Keefe AARP Smart Drivers
Art and Life of Marc Chagall Laughter Yoga
Intro to Guitar - First Three Strings Breath Class
Vincent van Gogh Breath Class
Mary Cassatt AARP Smart Drivers
Blues Harmonica
West Valley Symphony 2017 Season
Edward Hopper
National Gallery of Art
Introduction to Guitar - Three More Strings
Guitar- Chord Melody Songs
Learn to Play Native American Flute - Begin.
Paris Art Museums
Toulouse-Lautrec

Language Club······················· 11

Table of Contents

Make It/Take It! ·····················21 Watch for additional information about our great,
new instructors!!
Exploring Art - Watercolor Painting
Exploring Art - Acrylic Painting Denotes New Classes
Create Designer Soap - Basic Class
Exploring Art - Watercolor Painting Class locations are noted for many clas-
Exploring Art - Oil Painting ses but are subject to change...be sure
Exploring Art - Acrylic Painting to check your confirmation e-mail for
Exploring Art - Pastel Painting the correct location.
Vision Boards: Visualize Life's Next Steps
Exploring Art - Watercolor Painting Spring Catalog Release
Exploring Art - Acrylic Painting and Open House:
Desert Flower Soaps Join us on

Our World······························22 December 15 to meet
some instructors and
You Want to Live in the Desert Southwest get your
Tiny Wonders: Hummingbirds 2018 Spring catalog
Plants of the Sun Cities (no registration
Start Birding required)
Far Away Places: The Silk Road
More Birding

Woodcrafters ·························23

Reading & Writing··················25

Online Library Resources
In Memory / the Esteemed Mrs. Malaprop
Online Library Resources
The Power of Words

Art Club ·································25

Men’s 9-Hole Golf ··················26

Religion ·································27

Getting to Know Amer. Muslims...Their Faith
Critical Examination: the Parables of Jesus
Muslim Women Beyond the Stereotype
Biblical Passages that Shape and

Define Judaism and Christianity

Science & Technology·············28

Body Donation 101
Drones 101: Past, Present and Future
Entering the Big Apple:

Buying an iPhone or iPad
Alzheimer’s or Normal Aging?
Car Care in Arizona
Tablets: Before You Buy (or give one as a
gift!)

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Current Events Harvard Justice -

Current Events Potpourri What's the Right Thing to Do? - Part 2

John Kelleher John Menard

Meets In the Sago Conference Room On: Meets In the Cimarron Club On:

Mondays, 10/30 until 12/18 Wednesdays, 11/1 until 11/29

8:30 to 10:00 AM Fee: $ 25.00 1:00 to 3:00 PM Fee: $ 20.00

A discussion group which dissects current events and Is it fair to allow the affluent to avoid serving and risk-
ing their lives by paying less privileged citizens to fight
topics the group chooses at each session. All opinions in their place? What is the nature of informed consent,
the morality of selling a human life, and the meaning of
welcomed and respected. No need to develop a con- maternal rights? This class will use lectures 5 through 8
of the series featuring Harvard Professor Michael Sandel
sensus on anything, just an opportunity to learn what (http://www.justiceharvard.org/) as a basis of discus-
sion about different aspects of Justice. Each class ses-
others hold dear and why. Today's world is rooted in sion will consist of watching one episode of Sandel’s
lecture, pausing at opportune times to get the members
yesterday so a knowledge of history helps to under- of the class to answer the questions that the professor
poses to his class and so to our class as well. The lec-
stand our personal belief systems. ture series consists of 12 episodes. This class will cover
the 2nd set of 4 episodes. Each episode has two 30 mi-
2008: A Postmortem Joe Ritzke nute lectures. Note - it is not necessary that the student
have attended Part 1 of this class to participate in Part
Meets In the Mesquite Room On: 2. For more details, see the online description at
grandlearning.org.
Tuesday, 10/31

1:00 to 2:30 PM Fee: $ 10.00

What happened? Why did the banks make all those ill Socrates Café Bruce Moscoe
-advised mortgage loans? Weren’t there laws that were
supposed to prevent them making loans to people they Meets In the Agua Fria Room On:
knew couldn’t pay them back? So we might think. But
on the contrary: a certain federal law actually EN-
COURAGED banks to make bad mortgage loans.
Learn the surprising facts behind the 2008 financial
crisis.

Current Events Roundtable Fridays, 11/3 until 12/15

Phil Axelrod Fee: $ 25.00 1:00 to 2:30 PM Fee: $ 25.00

Meets In the Mesquite Room On: Welcome to the Grand Learning edition of Socrates
Café. The Society for Philosophical Inquiry, creators of
Tuesdays, 10/31 until 12/19 (no class 11/7) the Socrates Café concept, is a grassroots nonprofit or-
ganization devoted to supporting philosophical inquir-
8:00 to 9:30 AM OR 10:00 to 11:30 AM ers of all ages and walks of life. Inside the café we will
be looking at basic ethical themes such as justice, free-
Let's meet weekly to discuss the current events of the dom, happiness and human nature. We will attempt to
day. Be prepared to actively participate as we debate gain a better understanding regarding such timely ques-
the pros and cons of the topics selected by the group. tions as: How can we better recognize contradictions
Each participant is encouraged to bring an item or top- between the ideals we claim to espouse, and the actual
ic currently in the public's eye. We are not limited to ways of the world? How can we quit being so quick to
political items for discussion. At the beginning of each label others, and to label ourselves? In a world so seem-
session, I will poll the group for topics. Once we have ingly overwhelmed by unintended consequences, no
a complete list we will vote on all topics with the one good deed ever goes unpunished, why even bother? If
garnering the most votes the first topic discussed at you’re looking for an opportunity to contribute or be
each meeting. lively discussions will ensue, followed by enlightened by an honest open discussion of the philo-
resolutions. If you enjoy brisk and vigorous debate, sophical, ethical and moral trends facing the world to-
this is the group for you. day, drop by the café.

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Finance & Law

How to Navigate through Medicare

Brian Keep Fee: $ 5.00

Meets On: (pick one)

Tuesday, 10/17 (Cimarron Club)

10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Thursday, 11/2 (Phoenix Conf Room-Palm Ctr)

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Tuesday, 11/14 (Havasupai/Maricopa)

1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

The intent of this class is to help people understand

how Medicare works. We’ll define what Parts A and B

cover. How and when to take Part D and what is the

donut hole are questions many people have about Medi-

care. The class will explain what the difference is be-

tween a Medigap policy (Supplement) and a Part C

(HMO, Medicare Advantage). The class will define what

circumstances can help determine why you may pick

one type of plan over another as well as one insurance

company over another. Everyone's scenario is different

whether they are currently in Medicare or entering into

Medicare for the first time.

Arizona Law: Have You Wondered...

Mary Nykamp Fee: $ 25.00

Meets In the Agua Fria Room On:

Thursdays, 11/2 until 12/7 (No class on 11/23)

9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

How should I title my property, my bank or invest-

ment accounts?

Are my estate planning documents up to date?

Do I need a Trust? What will it do for me?

Will my estate need to be probated?

www.paperartsandmemories.com What happens if I don’t have a Will?

Meets every Monday Do I need Powers of Attorney?
from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
in the Hopi and Pima Rooms of the How should I designate beneficiaries on my IRA?

Chaparral Center We will explore these topics as well as others includ-

ing estate and gift tax, guardianships and conserva-

torships, requirements for a valid Will and Pre-

Nuptial Agreements.

Membership Requirements:

Resident of SCG
Current dues: $20.00
Must monitor at least once a year

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Impact Invest: Beneficiary Blunders Pamela Prine

Aligning Your Wealth with Purpose Meets On: Thursday, 12/14 Fee: $ 5.00
10:00 to 11:30 AM

Patrick Bertenshaw Fee: $ 10.00 When was the last time you updated your benefi-

Meets On: Thursdays, 11/30 and 12/7 ciary information? When does a beneficiary desig-

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM nation override the designated beneficiary in a Will

A new generation of investing is emerging. Investors are or Trust? What does 'per stirpes' mean? Join us as

increasingly looking for their investments to generate we answer these and more questions as we go

social and environmental impact alongside financial through a beneficiary audit and discuss key infor-

returns to help them pursue their goals. In this class mation to help you avoid dangerous designations!!

you will learn how your finances can reflect your values

and the spectrum of impact investing strategies.

What Everyone Needs to Know Before
and After Retiring

Marty Urbanowicz

Meets On: Monday, 12/11 Fee: $ 5.00
10:00 to 11:30 AM

This class will help clarify important decisions to make
before and during retirement. You will learn strategies
to lower your taxes, increase your cash flow, and mini-
mize your financial worries. We will discuss how tax
brackets work, what types of accounts to have, and
Roth IRA conversions. Some key questions: Should I
roll over my 401k or leave it at work? How is the taxa-
tion of my social security benefit affected by my retire-
ment income? How can I protect my investments in
inflationary times? We will discuss these issues and
many more.

Identity Theft - What You Need to Know
to Protect Yourself

Linda Vitale

Meets On: Tuesday, 12/12 Fee: $ 10.00
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

The financial consequences of ID theft can be devastat-
ing. Every two seconds someone falls victim to identity
theft! Help protect yourself by getting informed. Top-
ics covered:

*How identity thieves steal your identity

*Description of common scams

*How to make yourself less vulnerable

*Tips on ways to protect yourself

*Resources to get help

*Q & A

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Fine Art Intro to Guitar - First Three Strings

Diego Rivera: His Art and Life with Brad Griffin
Frida Kahlo and Other Women
Meets In the Phoenix Conference Room On:

Mondays, 10/30 -11/20 (no class on 11/13)

Allen Reamer 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Fee: $ 25.00

Meets In the Agua Fria Room On: This four-session class will introduce the first three
strings ("E", "B", and "G") of the guitar. It will reference
Friday, 10/20 pages 1 through 13 in the Mel Bay Modern Guitar
Method Grade 1, MB93200. You will need to practice
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Fee: $ 10.00 to get the most out of this class.

Diego Rivera today is best known as the husband of The Power of Music Ron Hoffman
Frida Kahlo. During his life he was an internationally
famous artist who was born and raised in Mexico. Postponed Until Spring 2018
You will learn that he and friends developed a new art
style and you will see examples of this style. He was Music is far more than organized sound. Music weaves
best known for his murals. You will also learn of the itself around and through all of our lives. It taps into
tremulous relationships Rivera had with a number of our hearts, lends a voice to our emotions, and carves
women. We will begin with his birth and early art and indelible images onto our memories. One chord might
continue until we run out of time. We will discuss unlock melodies and verses that were long thought to
some of his art in great detail. be forgotten. We will examine how we respond to what
we hear, why we respond the way we do, what are some
Georgia O'Keefe Allen Reamer of the basic ways that music elicits a response, what role
has music played in human history, how is music used,
Meets In the Mesquite Room On: why is music so important to us personally, how can we
more fully experience the music that we hear. We will
Friday, 10/20 listen to selected music, watch video clips, discuss our
reactions, and do some participation exercises. You
9:00 to 11:00 AM Fee: $ 10.00 need no expertise in music or knowledge of music theo-
ry. You don't need to play an instrument, sing or read
In this talk Georgia O’Keeffe’s life and art will be dis- music. All that is required is an interest and desire to
cussed year by year. We will see how her painting style expand your knowledge and musical experience.
changed, when it changed, and where it changed. You
will discover how sickness influenced her life at critical
times and how specific people helped her career.

Art and Life of Marc Chagall

Allen Reamer Vincent van Gogh Allen Reamer

Meets In the Agua Fria On: Meets In the Mesquite Room On:
Friday, 10/27
9:00 to 11:00 AM Fee: $ 10.00 Friday, 11/3

9:00 to 11:00 AM Fee: $ 10.00

Marc Chagall, born in Belarus, was an early modernist Vincent van Gogh was a Post-Impressionist painter who
French painter, printmaker and designer associated
with several major artistic styles, synthesizing elements had a turbulent life and whose paintings were appreciat-
of Cubism, Symbolism, and Fauvism. We will examine
his life and works of art. ed after his death. We will discuss his life and art in de-

tail. You will see how he expressed his life through his

art. We will begin with his birth and continue until his

death or until we run out of time.

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Mary Cassatt Allen Reamer Edward Hopper Allen Reamer

Meets In the Palms Room On: Meets On: Friday, 11/17

Friday, 11/10 9:00 to 11:00 AM 1:00 to 3:00 PM Fee: $ 10.00

Fee: $ 10.00 Edward Hopper was a master at depicting ‘aloneness.’

Mary Cassatt was an American painter who became an You will see how he achieved these powerful expressive

Impressionist. She knew what she wanted to do at an paintings. We will also discuss his life and marriage to a

early age and pursued her passion. She is best known successful painter. In discussing his life, you will see how

for her mother and child paintings, but she produced his life and relationship with his wife is depicted in his

many pastel drawings. Cassatt achieved great success paintings. We will talk about his best known painting,

but her life was not always without trouble. We will Nighthawks, and many of his other paintings in detail.

discuss her life and art in detail. National Gallery of Art Allen Reamer

Blues Harmonica Larry Regen Meets On: Friday, 11/17 Fee: $ 10.00
9:00 to 11:00 AM
Meets In the Phoenix Conference Room On:
Fridays, 11/10 until 12/15 10:00 to 11:30 AM Surprisingly, The National Gallery of Art in Washing-
ton, D.C. was neither conceived by politicians nor have
Fee: $ 25.00 the works of art in the museum been bought by the gov-
ernment. During the 1920s, Andrew Mellon began col-
This is an opportunity to learn harmonica from basic lecting with the intention of forming a gallery of art for
up to advanced blues. It is open to all skill levels from the nation in Washington, D.C. The talk will cover a
beginner to advanced. The instructor is a full-time ses- brief history of the museum, some of the works of art
sion musician and harmonica teacher with years of given to the National Gallery by major collectors, a look
stage, teaching, and studio experience. Required: 10 at the permanent installations and collections of the mu-
hole diatonic harmonica key "C", best known price is seum. You will hear how the National Gallery got the
$42.00 from Rockinronsmusicsd.com (phone 1 - 858- only Leonardo da Vinci painting in the United States.
736- 4068) including free shipping- will arrive here in 2 The Gallery has a wide and extensive range of paintings,
days. prints, photographs and sculpture, both historic and
modern, including paintings by Vermeer and Rembrandt
West Valley Symphony 2017 Season and over 300 prints by Rembrandt.

Maestro Cal Kellogg No charge

Meets On: Monday, 11/13
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Join Maestro Cal Stewart Kellogg on a musical journey
through the programming for the 2017-2018 season at
Valley Vista Performing Arts Center in Surprise. He
will play "snippets" of music selections, provide infor-
mation on guest artists and brief anecdotes about the
composers. Please join him for a delightful hour of in-
formal music education and a question and answer pe-
riod. (Yes, you must register for this class.)

Become a Grand Ambassador…

Ambassadors assist by checking in students and introducing instructors.
In appreciation for volunteering, class credits are given to ambassadors.

If you are interested in volunteering,
call 623-546-7470, or stop by the Grand Learning office.

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A NEW LANGUAGE grandleGarrnainndg.oLragngu6a2g3e-5C46lu-7b4–70Spring 2018

You may contact Urmiah Lynch, President (623) 544-2521
or by email at: [email protected]

A NEW WORLD Annual club dues are $20.
Only Sun City Grand residents with a valid CAM card
All classes are offered are eligible to join and take as many classes as desired.
by Grand Language
Club and held in the Membership Forms & Class Schedules available
Ocotillo Building at the outside the Library (next to Activities Office).

Village Center. Class Times May Change - Contact the Instructor or
visit grandlanguageclub.com

American Sign Language

Francine Skedsmo (Beginners) 925-203-1045 Both on Thursdays, 3:15-5:30 p.m.

Barbara Ray Holcomb (Intermediate) [email protected] Nov-May

French, Beginning: Doris Lanzillotti 623-975-0653 [email protected]

Monday, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Year-round

French Conversation and Customs : Penny Taylor 623-533-3570

Monday, 10:45 - 12:30 p.m. (Nov-May)

French II: Marie Claude Cavazoz [email protected]

French II, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Int/Adv, 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Both on Tuesday (Oct-May)

German: Jeri Dassel 623-388-3308 Thursday (Year Round)
Beginning 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Int/Advanced 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Italian: Ida Febock 623-214-0993, [email protected] Wednesday (Year Round)
Int/Advanced 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Beginning 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Russian: Russell Kinney [email protected] 623-544-2457 Friday (Year Round)

Beg./Int./Adv. 10:00-1:00 pm

Spanish: Nic Basso 623-266-3011 All classes on Tuesday (Oct– May)

Adele Hunt 630-234-5144 [email protected]
Level III: 2 - 3 p.m. Level IV : 3 - 4 p.m.
Level I : 12 noon - 1 p.m. Level II: 1 - 2 p.m.

Spanish: Conversational II Diane Rios 563-391-9533 Wednesday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Classes are for advanced and those trying to attain fluency. Classes held December to April.

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Introduction to Guitar - Three More Strings Learn to Play Native American Flute -

Brad Griffin For Beginners Laura Lee Perkins

Meets On: Mondays, 11/27 until 12/18 Meets On: Fridays, 12/1 until 12/15

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Fee: $ 25.00 1:00 to 2:30 PM Fee: $ 25.00

This class is a follow-up from Intro to Guitar - First The Native American Flute has been described as
Three Strings. In this four-session class you will contin- "Power, Meditation and Prayer through Sound." Those
ue to use the first three strings and add the last three drawn to the compelling sound often comment on the
strings ("D", "A", and "E") to your repertoire. You will power of this simple instrument. The Native American
cover the material on pages 14 through 21 of Mel Bay Flute's gentle, haunting tone result from blowing warm,
Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 book, MB 93200. You human breath into a "dead" piece of wood. Folks often
will need to practice to get the most out of this class. speak of feeling drawn into a trance-like state and an
overwhelming feeling of peace. Non-musicians are wel-
Guitar- Chord Melody Songs come because we use a finger-numbering system. Instru-
ments are supplied free of charge for at-home practice.
Brad Griffin There is a cost of $25 for the book and CD. We'll use 6
-hole flutes in the key of G. You may use your own flute
Meets On: Tuesdays, 11/28 until 12/19 in G if you have one.

12:00 to 1:30 PM Fee: $ 25.00 History

This course will cover Bass Solos with chord accompa-

niment, major scales and how chords are formed from

major scales, relative minor keys, and many songs. We'll The Beatles -

use pages 21-47 of The Mel Bay Modern Guitar Meth-

od Grade1(MB93200).Prospective students must be From Liverpool to Abbey Road

have a firm knowledge of all the strings and be able to

play all the exercises from pages 7-20. THIS IS NOT A Vinnie Bruno

BEGINNER CLASS!!! YOU MUST KNOW THE Meets On: Wednesdays, 10/18 until 10/25

NOTES IN THE FIRST POSITION (p21) TO TAKE 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Fee: $ 10.00

THIS COURSE!!! This lecture will follow in the footsteps of The Beatles

Toulouse-Lautrec Allen Reamer as they embark on their historic journey starting from

Meets On: Friday, 12/1 Fee: $ 10.00 their early days as a cover band in Liverpool and Ham-
12:00 to 2:00 PM
burg, into the excitement of Beatlemania, including
The life of this Post-Impressionist painter was as uncon-
ventional as his art work. We will examine his life and concert performances, TV, and films, through their cre-
his pastels and paintings in detail. We will see how his
childhood affected his life as an adult and an artist. ative ground breaking studio albums (Rubber Soul, Re-

Paris Art Museums Allen Reamer volver, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band) to the

Meets On: Fridays, 12/1 until 12/8 formation of Apple Records and finally to their remark-

9:00 to 11:00 AM Fee: $ 15.00 able final recordings at Abbey Road Studios. Coming

Paris has over 40 art museums from the large and well full circle, we will explore the highlights of each individ-
known Musee d’Orsay to smaller and often overlooked
art museums. Greater Paris has another 10 art muse- ual’s “solo” post Beatles work.
ums. We will survey the collections of as many muse-
ums as time permits. This does not include the Louvre, Vincent Bruno is a Beatles Scholar and 60’s Rock Histori-
which is covered in detail in another lecture. There an. Recently retired as Director of First Year Programs at
will be discussions about works of art found in these LaGuardia Community College (City University of New
museums. York). He holds an MPA from Baruch College and as an
adjunct professor for the past 25 years he has taught
courses in numerous disciplines including Humanities,
Business, Mathematics and Cooperative Education. In
addition, for the past 17 years he has lectured exten-
sively on The Beatles at universities, colleges, libraries
and community centers. As A Beatles scholar and story-
teller he looks to both embrace not just their legacy but
to present an entertaining, interactive and informative
session for both the casual listener as well as the hard
core Beatles fan. He currently resides in AZ and NJ.

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U.S. Constitution: Life in the Middle East and Beyond -
Lessons Learned
History and Relevance

Bonnie Saunders Winnie Fritz
Meets In the Palms Room On: Monday, 10/23,
Meets On: Thursday, 11/2
10/30, 11/6, In Agua Fria on 11/13 only 4:00 to 5:00 PM Fee: $ 10.00

1:00 to 2:30 PM Fee: $ 20.00

The Constitution, including all of its amendments, re- From the U.S. Midwest to the Middle East, Asia, Africa
mains the most important and relevant document in and beyond, this nurse and healthcare leader (who also
the U.S., even 230 years after it was first adopted in served in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps) shares lessons
1787. The Presenter will lead a discussion on the Con- learned along the way as she has lived and worked
stitution, where it came from, how it came about, and around the world. In her roles as researcher, educator,
why it remains so relevant. clinician, and executive, she has experienced the chal-

Greek and Roman Mythology lenges and opportunities ‘out there;’ she has worked

Gale McCall for over 45 years to enhance the well-being of oth-

Postponed Until Spring 2018 ers…..and to live the message her parents gave her: “Go

In this class we will examine some of the Greek and Where There Is No Path and Leave A Trail.” Come get
Roman myths about the origin of the gods and goddess-
es and their stories. We will learn how they provided some first-hand observations of places you hear about
explanations of nature and mankind. We will also see
how many of these stories influenced literature. in the news!!! Serious content –oh, yes; but also some

Out of the Shadows John Hall laughter!
Winnie is a former Illinois farm girl who has held
Postponed Until Spring 2018 CEO, COO, and Chief Nursing Officer roles in a va-
riety of U.S. and international healthcare organiza-
Until the modern day, history has generally been writ- tions. For decades, she worked with the late King
ten by men. Women usually play minor, often decora- Hussein of Jordan as Dean of a School of Nursing
tive, roles in it, if any at all. But there have been wom- and later as a network COO of a 28-hospital sys-
en over the ages as clever, decisive, memorable, critical tem. For her success in bringing about operational
as men. This course will focus on a random selection and clinical improvements, she was awarded His
of such women, their herstories, their impacts, their Majesty’s Medal of Honor. During her tenure as a
methodologies, and on such defining and illuminating nurse in the U.S. Army, Winnie earned her pilot’s
topics as lemonade, philanthropy, the results of wearing wings and served in the U.S. Thailand, and Vi-
glasses, the politics of virginity, a table, mustaches, the etnam; her commendations include the Bronze
Bounding Main, cross-dressing, a particular meringue Star. She has been an Assistant Professor at U. of
dessert, sisterly bonding, courtly troubadours, the MD, U of MO, and Georgetown. She is currently
meaning of "it," and the proper wardrobe and electoral COO/Sr. V.P. Clinical Ops for HCCA Management
tactics for the Spiritual Leader of the Nation. So much and has worked extensively on healthcare projects
to study, so little time. in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa to improve clin-
ical, patient safety, service excellence, and finan-
cial outcomes. Most recently, her projects are in
Jamaica, Nigeria, and Pakistan.

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The Inquisition Hip Historian - Ghost Towns of Arizona

Thomas Donlan Marshall Shore Fee: $ 10.00

Meets In the Agua Fria Room On: Meets In the Cimarron Club On:

Friday, 11/3 Tuesday, 11/7 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Fee: $ 10.00 Ghost towns dot Arizona’s landscape and provide unique
insights into a diverse history. Some ghost towns tell a
This course will explore the origins and nature of the boom-to-bust story with few remaining traces of the people
who once lived there, while others, like Jerome, have be-
Inquisition in medieval Europe. Our focus will be come thriving tourist destinations. Many are old mining
locations that once bustled with life, while others tell more
the Roman Inquisition (not the Spanish Inquisition) modern stories, showing the impact of highways rerouted
and roads not taken. This program will feature stories of
and the historical-religious context in southern ghost towns such as Crown King, Jerome, and Two Guns.

France where Roman Catholic leaders attempted to

negotiate challenges posed by the Cathars and Wal-

densians.

Grand Computers Club invites you to take advantage of additional
grand learning opportunities! For complete descrip-

tions of the following offerings, go to:
www.grandcomputers.org.

FREE monthly to all Grand Residents:

Discussions of timely topics at general meetings

Instruction on common computer and handheld device
topics at Coffee Chats
Plus up to 3 visits to any of the club’s ten special interest groups (SIGs)

Join the club to take advantage of all of its opportunities:
Over 100 PC, Mac, and Other (tablets, smart phones, etc.)
classes starting January 16, 2017. Registration starts January 9.
New classes include Pinterest, Windows 10 Level 3 and 4 and
Windows 10 File & Disk Management, plus the new classes of-
fered this past fall: Windows 10 PC & Tablet Seminar; Windows
10 Edge Browser, Windows 10 Mail/Calendar/People, and Windows 10 Level 1 and 2.

Open use room of computers with a variety of software, scanners and printers

Other hardware: 35MM slide scanner, VHS-to-DVD converter, vinyl record-to-CD, PDF-to-text
Expert advice on software, hardware or other technical is-

sues for PCs, Macs and iPads and iPhones

Participation in any/all SIGs:

Flight Simulator (demos and training) ° Apple

Compose Yourself (memoir writing) ° Genealogy
Graphics
Devices (all smart phones and tablets) ° New Technologies

Digital Scrapbooking ° Social Networking

Financial Education °

You can learn even more about Grand Computers Club
by visiting our rooms located in the Chaparral Center

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Marshall Shore is Arizona’s Hip Historian. His passion is Early Arizona and the Vulture Gold Mine
uncovering the weird, the wonderful, and the obscure
Gary Carter
treasures from our past: the semi-forgotten people, places,
Meets On: Thursday, 11/16 Fee: $ 10.00
and events that have made us who we are today. Shore 3:00 to 4:30 PM

uses storytelling magic, found film footage, old photo- In 1863, the Vulture Gold Mine, the first big gold mine
graphs, ephemera, and artifacts to bring our state’s herit-

age to life in entertaining and educational presentations.

Western Civilization: Between the Wars in Arizona Territory, was discovered 15 miles SW of

Salvatore DiLiberto Wickenburg. The mine and the men who owned and

Meets In the Agua Fria Room On: Tuesdays, 11/7 worked it were influential in the founding and develop-

until 12/5 (not on 11/21) ment of Central Arizona and especially Phoenix. The

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Fee: $ 20.00 story of the Vulture is replete with myths and folklore

It has often been said that the Treaty of Versailles and the and a portion of the presentation will address those

subsequent treaties that came at the end of World War I falsehoods. The talk is peppered with interesting slides,

ensured that a Second World War was inevitable. little known anecdotes, amusing stories and factual his-

There is, however, an inexhaustible list of other factors torical information centering on Central Arizona.

that will heavily contribute to this next crisis for Europe History of Immigration Law in the U.S.

and the world. Dr. Bonnie Saunders

In this chapter of Western Civilization, we will consider Meets On: Thursdays, 11/30 until 12/7

the major issues that took place both in Europe and the 1:00 to 2:30 PM Fee: $ 15.00

rest of the world that ended the fragile 20-year period of What laws has Congress passed to address various immi-
gration issues and concerns? When was the first such
peace. law passed? What are the similarities and differences
between the perceptions and the realities of the immi-
The list will include the consolidation and expansion of grant experience of 100-200 years ago and those of to-
day?
the U.S.S.R. under Josef Stalin, the advance of democracy

and socialism after 1919, the surge of anti-imperialism in

Asia, the Great Depression and its world-wide impact, and

lastly and perhaps most important, the struggle between The Crusades Thomas Donlan

democracy and dictatorship that rose during the 1930's.

In addition to lectures, course readings, and discussion, we Meets On: Friday, 12/1 Fee: $ 10.00
3:00 to 4:30 PM
will also rely on a varied selection of audio/visual re-

sources that will emphasize life at the time. This presentation offers an introductory look at the Cru-

The Indians of Arizona: Then and Now sades, exploring what they were, why they began, and

Rich Wambach how European Catholics justified them. The course will

Meets On: Wednesday, 11/15 also consider Bernard of Clairvaux, the Knights Tem-

1:00 to 3:00 PM Fee: $ 5.00 plar, and the notorious 4th Crusade which ended with
the sack of Constantinople.

Have you played pickleball with any Apaches lately? How Coming to America: Teas Throughout

about meeting Navajos at Fry's Deli? No?? Come to this Time Brenda Williams

class to find out why! We'll take a look at 23 reservations Meets On: Tuesday, 12/5

in AZ and their issues. 2:00 to 4:00 PM Fee: $ 20.00

Rick started teaching, coaching, and running a dormitory We will discuss Afternoon Tea, how it was "then" and
at a boarding school on the Navajo Reservation in 1959 at how it is "now.” We will also look at how the American
St. Michael High School, and 40 years working with Indian tea market has grown drastically over the years, with
students attending Phoenix Union High School. He spent many going from coffee drinkers to tea drinkers. The
ten years as a docent for the Heard Museum, and ten years history of tea will also be mentioned and Scones, Pas-
as docent at the River of Time Museum in Fountain Hills. tries and Tea will be Served with a festive flair. Jeans
and shorts are not tea attire...come to class dressed for
the festivity!

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Courses By Day of the Week

Title Starts on Time # of Western Civilization: Between the Wars

Meets 11/7 9:00 AM 4

Monday Hip Historian - Ghost Towns of Arizona

Online Library Resources 10/16 1:00 PM 1 11/7 1:00 PM 1

U.S. Constitution: History and Relevance How to Navigate through Medicare

1:00 PM 4 11/14 1:00 PM 1

Current Events Potpourri 10/30 8:30 AM 8 AARP Smart Drivers 11/14 12:00 PM 1

Getting to Know American Muslims and Their Faith Reduce the Odds 11/14 3:00 PM 1
10/30 8:30 AM 1
Biblical Passages that Shape and Define Judaism and

Intro to Guitar - First Three Strings Christianity 11/21 1:00 PM 4

10/30 11:00 AM 4 Guitar- Chord Melody Songs11/28 12:00 PM 4

Exploring Art - Watercolor Painting Plants of the Sun Cities 11/28 2:00 PM 1

11/6 1:00 PM 1 Coming to America: Teas Throughout Time

Managing your Pain with Acupuncture 12/5 2:00 PM 1

11/6 2:00 PM 1 Identity Theft - What You Need to Know to Protect Your-

Ego Defense Mechanisms 11/6 3:30 PM 4 self 12/12 10:00 AM 1

West Valley Symphony 2017 Season Drones 101: Past, Present and Future

11/13 1:00 PM 1 12/12 3:00 PM 1

Exploring Art - Acrylic Painting Tablets: What To Know Before You Buy (or give one as a

11/13 1:00 PM 1 gift!) 12/19 2:00 PM 1

In Memory of the Esteemed Mrs. Malaprop Wednesday

11/20 8:00 AM 2 Exploring Art - Watercolor Painting

The Power of Words 11/20 1:00 PM 4 10/18 9:00 AM 1

Introduction to Guitar - Three More Strings The Beatles - From Liverpool to Abbey Road

11/27 11:00 AM 4 10/18 10:00 AM 2

Exploring Art - Watercolor Painting Exploring Art - Acrylic Painting

12/4 1:00 PM 1 10/25 9:00 AM 1

What Everyone Needs to Know Before and After Retiring Critical Examination of the Parables of Jesus

12/11 10:00 AM 1 11/1 10:00 AM 4

Exploring Art - Acrylic Painting Harvard Justice - What's the Right Thing to Do? -

12/11 1:00 PM 1 Part 2 11/1 1:00 PM 5
9:00 AM 1
AARP Smart Drivers 12/18 Love and Guidance from the Angels
10:00 AM 1
Tuesday 10:00 AM 1 11/1 1:00 PM 1
8:00 AM 8
How to Navigate through Medicare 10:00 AM 8 Body Donation 101 11/8 10:00 AM 1

10/17 10:00 AM 1 Muslim Women Beyond the Stereotype
1:00 PM 1
Who Moved My Cheese? 10/24 11/15 8:30 AM 1

Current Events Roundtable 10/31 Drones 101: Past, Present and Future

Current Events Roundtable 10/31 11/15 10:00 AM 1

Small Boards and Committees The Indians of Arizona: Then and Now

10/31 11/15 1:00 PM 1

2008: A Postmortem 10/31 Start Birding 11/29 9:00 AM 3

The Power of Music 10/31 6:00 PM 6

**Colored Text Denotes New Classes **

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Far Away Places: The Silk Road Art and Life of Marc Chagall 10/27 9:00 AM 1

11/29 10:00 AM 1 Breath Class 10/27 3:00 PM 1

Exploring Art - Pastel Painting Vincent van Gogh 11/3 9:00 AM 1

11/29 1:00 PM 1 Socrates Café 11/3 1:00 PM 6

Online Library Resources 11/29 1:00 PM 1 Alzheimer’s Prevention Research (A Roadmap)

Breath Class 11/29 3:00 PM 1 11/3 1:00 PM 1

Entering the Big Apple: Buying an iPhone or iPad The Inquisition 11/3 3:00 PM 1
11/29 3:00 PM 1
Mary Cassatt 11/10 9:00 AM 1
Alzheimer’s or Normal Aging?
Blues Harmonica 11/10 10:00 AM 6
12/6 10:00 AM 1
To Everything There is a Season
Desert Flower Soap 12/6 1:00 PM 1
11/10 1:00 PM 1
This Land is Our Land: Early Women on the
National Gallery of Art 11/17 9:00 AM 1
Arizona Frontier 12/6 1:00 PM 1
Edward Hopper 11/17 1:00 PM 1
They Said it Could Not be Done
Laughter Yoga 11/17 3:00 PM 1
12/13 10:00 AM 1
Paris Art Museums 12/1 9:00 AM 2
The Mighty Navajo Nation 12/13 1:00 PM 1
Toulouse-Lautrec 12/1 12:00 PM 1
Breath Class 12/13 3:00 PM 1
Learn to Play Native American Flute - For Beginners
Thursday
12/1 1:00 PM 3

Arizona Law: Have You Wondered... The Crusades 12/1 3:00 PM 1

11/2 9:00 AM 5 Growing Up With Parents Who Survived the Holo-

How to Navigate through Medicare caust 12/8 1:00 PM 1

11/2 11:00 AM 1 Saturday

Life in the Middle East and Beyond - Lessons Vision Boards: Visualize Life's Next Steps

Learned 11/2 4:00 PM 1 12/2 9:00 AM 1

So You Want to Live in the Desert Southwest Class locations are noted for

11/2 6:00 PM 4

Exploring Art - Oil Painting 11/9 9:00 AM 1 many classes but are subject to

Tiny Wonders: Hummingbirds change...be sure to check your

11/16 11:00 AM 1

Create Designer Soap - Basic Class confirmation e-mail for the

11/16 1:00 PM 1 correct location.

Early Arizona and the Vulture Gold Mine

11/16 3:00 PM 1 ******************************

More Birding 11/30 9:00 AM 3 Spring Catalog Release Party
Open House:
Impact Invest: Aligning your Wealth with Purpose
11/30 11:00 AM 2

History of Immigration Law in the U.S.

11/30 1:00 PM 2 Join us on December 15, 10 am

Beneficiary Blunders 12/14 10:00 AM 1

Car Care in Arizona 12/14 1:00 PM 1 to meet some instructors and

Friday get your Spring catalog…

Georgia O'Keefe 10/20 9:00 AM 1

Diego Rivera: His Art and Life with Frida Kahlo (no registration required)

and Other Women 10/20 1:00 PM 1

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This Land is Our Land: Early Women on 1300-mile Santa Fe Trail an exhilarating adven-

the Arizona Frontier Jan Cleere ture. Ada Bass played an integral role in one of

Meets On: Wednesday, 12/6 the first tourist businesses at the Grand Can-

1:00 to 2:00 PM Fee: $ 10.00 yon. Mormon Emma Lee French survived un-

Meet five early Arizona women who endured told hardships raising a family at the site of

troubles and hardships during the territory’s what is now Lees Ferry.

early days, bringing a unique perspective to this Author, historian and expert speaker Jan Cleere writes
extensively about the desert southwest, particularly the
raw land. Apache warrior Lozen fought to hold people who first settled the territory. Her freelance
work appears in national and regional publications in-
onto land once freely roamed by her people. cluding Arizona Highways Magazine, Persimmon Hill
Magazine, Phoenix Woman, Tucson Guide Quarterly,
Larcena Pennington crawled down the Santa The Desert Leaf, Chronicle of the Old West, and Arizona
Garden.
Rita Mountains after surviving captivity by the

Apaches. Mary Aguirre found traveling the

THE GRAND GLASS ARTS CLUB INVITES YOU TO JOIN US …

Our members are committed to …

Coaching

Arts

Respect

Enthusiasm & education Landscape - fused glass

The introduction to the glass arts class will provide you with the
basic know-how to create strained glass, fused art and mosaic
projects. Advanced classes, offered throughout the year, provide
opportunities to develop additional skills and broaden your artistic
talents. These classes include: building stained glass windows,
making stained glass lampshades, glass boxes and fused-glass
jewelry, and creating mosaic works of art.
In addition to discovering the glass artist within you, the Club
provides opportunities for members to participate in the annual
members’ home tour, create new friendships and sell your glass
art.

Seacoast landscape -

mosaic table top

Sun City Grand Glass Arts Club Sailboat –
stained glass
19751 N. Remington Drive 623.214.6723
mobile
www.grandstainedglass.com
Contact: Roger Harrison, President
541.653.7599,[email protected]

OR 623-214-6723

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Growing Up With Parents Who Life Skills

Survived the Holocaust Joel Lassman Who Moved My Cheese?

Meets On: Friday, 12/8 Brenda Friedman

1:00 to 3:00 PM Fee: $ 5.00

In this class, I will talk primarily about how my life was Meets In the Mesquite Room On:

influenced growing up with Holocaust Survivors. In Tuesday, 10/24

addition, I'll also discuss how Hitler and the Nazi Party 10:00 to 11:00 AM Fee: $ 5.00

were able to gain control of the German government Many people don’t like change. But what happens when

prior to World War II; give a brief recounting of what one is so resistant to change that they cannot adapt?

my parents experienced during the Holocaust; and ex- Join us for a humorous and interactive look at change

plain our eventual immigration to America. There will and what can occur when events around us change but

be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the we do not.

formal presentation. Small Boards and Committees

My wife and I have been owners/residents of Sun City Marie Frasca
Grand since 2003. I am a retired Naval Officer and re-
tired elementary Special Education Teacher. I am a Meets In the Palms Room On:
member of a Phoenix-based organization called Genera-
tions After where the members are children and/or Tuesday, 10/31
grandchildren of Holocaust Survivors.
10:00 to 11:30 AM Fee: $ 5.00

The Mighty Navajo Nation What is the difference? How do they function? What
are the responsibilities of the members? What is the or-
Rich Wambach der of rules they operate under? Are you confused? If
you answered yes to anyone of these questions, come to
Meets On: Wednesday, 12/13 the workshop and you will learn the answers. Bring
your bylaws, rules and regulations but mostly bring your
1:00 to 3:00 PM Fee: $ 5.00 questions. This workshop is to answer your questions
and concerns and help you know your rights in a local
The Navajo Nation is the largest, most populous, most club or membership meeting..
beautiful, most remote, most neglected and the most
sad. It is a land of vast enchantment- colorful, diverse, Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners:
independent, obviously in conflict, rich in pride - and
prejudice. Let's explore this land together!

They Said it Could Not be Done the Unhealthy Truth

John Hall Postponed Until Spring 2018

Meets On: Wednesday, 12/13 Learn all you need to know to help you Kick the Sugar
Habit. You will learn how both real sugar and artificial
10:00 to 11:30 AM Fee: $ 5.00 sweeteners affect your body, your brain and your health.
We will cover easy and practical ways to wean yourself
As the 19th century came to its demise, science was off the sweet stuff along with which sweeteners are okay
marching bravely forward, industrialization spreading to use. You will also learn why it is hard to loose weight
far and wide, social mores in flux, Victoria on the if you’re hooked on this sweet poison.
throne, a few becoming obscenely rich and many be-
coming moderately better-off -- all was well with the
world. And many began to wonder about when and
whether the common person might actually be able to
circle the globe without joining a Navy or being born
into one of the top 100 families. Come meet three ad-
venturers who did that, then. Or did they?

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Love and Guidance from the Angels To Everything there is a Season

Cindy Pieczonka Shirley Mahood

Meets In the Mediterranean Room On: Meets In the Gila Room On:
Friday, 11/10
Wednesday, 11/1 1:00 to 3:00 PM

1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Fee: $ 20.00 Fee: $ 10.00

This powerful class will give you action steps to connect In England the time of life after youth and middle age is
with the Angelic Realm. We will discuss ways to open called the Third Age, and it is considered a time of great
your heart to their presence and feel their love, light value, a time to make the most of, as we realize how
and grace surrounding you at all times. We will end short life really is. Many of us may feel left out of life as
this HEAVENLY experience with a GUIDED MEDI- it now is, and it is true life today is very different from
TATION leading you to meeting your GUARDIAN the life of our youth, and even our middle age. But we
ANGEL. Everyone will leave with an Angel Message. can shape our life our way, despite some of the difficul-
ties that may come. Join Shirley Mahood in a discus-
Managing your Pain with Acupuncture sion of the ways we can make our lives work for us dur-
ing our Third Age.
Cynthia Poppe

Meets In the Mesquite Room On: AARP Smart Drivers Larry Anderson

Monday, 11/6 Meets On:
Tuesday, 11/14
2:00 to 3:00 PM Fee: $ 5.00 12:00 to 4:00 PM
OR
Why Acupuncture is one of the best methods for treat- Monday, 12/18 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
ing pain! The class will discuss what to expect from a Fee: $ 5.00
treatment, how many treatments are recommended and
how herbs, diet and nutrition play a vital role with Acu- This one-day 4 hour course may earn you a 10% dis-
puncture in pain management. Also, what else can Ac- count for 3 years on your auto insurance (contact your
upuncture help with? insurance agent to be sure). But even if it doesn't, it will
make you more aware of your actions as a driver and
Ego Defense Mechanisms how to stay safer on the roads. There is a $15 materials
charge for students who are AARP members and $20
James M. Pedigo, M.D. for non-members that is paid by check made out to
AARP and given directly to the instructor. Be sure to
Meets In the Sago Conference Room On: bring your Driver's License to class.

Mondays, 11/6 until 11/27

3:30 to 5:00 PM Fee: $ 20.00

Let’s look at what your brain does to keep your mind Reduce the Odds Laurie Latham
contented. What is hidden in your brain? What is down
there shaping your reaction to the world? How does Meets On:
your brain hide deep thoughts and feelings that you
don’t want to know about? Learn about the defense Tuesday, 11/14 3:00 PM—4:00 pm Fee $0
mechanisms that help you be comfortable with who you
are. This class will help women and men develop an aware-
ness of their surroundings and to keep themselves
safe. Laurie Latham will speak and show self-defense
techniques that women (and men) of all ages can use
to protect our physical selves as we move around our
community.

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appears, fill in your e-mail address to get an email so you can create a new password. Don’t forget
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Laughter Yoga Emily Slonina Vision Boards: Visualize Life's Next Steps

Meets On: Friday, 11/17 Fee: $ 10.00 Linda Burridge
3:00 to 4:30 PM
Meets On: Saturday 12/2
It has been said that laughter is the best medicine! 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Fee: $ 25.00

Laughter Yoga uses simple breathing techniques and A full-day immersion to focus on your authentic life
and your ideal outcomes. A Vision Board is a way to
fun laughter exercises - to elicit laughter - without rely- create the life you desire, anchor your dreams and allow
the law of attraction to work in your life. Creating a
ing on humor, jokes or comedy. It is based on the scien- vision board is more than slapping pictures on poster
board. It's about first getting clear, letting go of what's
tific fact that the body cannot tell the difference be- in the way and then connecting with your dreams while
designing a vision that calls to you. Since your subcon-
tween fake and real laughter. Participants can feel the scious communicates in symbols and pictures, seeing
your board each day aligns your brain with the out-
benefits right away from the very first session! There are comes you desire in your life. You will receive all the
tools, materials, time and the support of an experienced
no contortions of the body and it can even be practiced life coach to create your own powerful Vision Board.
Optional: Bring a picture of yourself smiling and any
in a chair. Laughter is a stress buster, strengthens the magazines that you want to recycle for clipping.

immune system, is a natural pain killer, can help con- Make It/Take It!

trol high blood pressure and reduce depression and

anxiety. Emily is a certified yoga instructor and laughter

yoga leader. She is also the published author of

"Anywhere, Anytime, Any Body Yoga, Using Yoga In

Every Day Life."

Breath Class

Emily Slonina Fee: $ 10.00

Meets On: Exploring Art - Watercolor Art Educator

Friday, 10/27 3:00 to 4:30 PM (Palms Room) Meets In the Art Club Room On: (pick one)

OR Fee: $ 5.00

Wednesday, 11/29 3:00 to 4:30 PM Wednesday, 10/18 9:00 to 11:30 AM

OR Monday, 11/6 1:00 to 4:00 PM

Wednesday, 12/13 3:00 to 4:30 PM Monday, 12/4 1:00 to 4:00 PM

“For breath is life, and if you breathe well you will live Come and try watercolor. This class will introduce you
long on earth.” ~Sanskrit proverb~ We can go without
water for a while and we can fast for a while. But how to the beauty of watercolor, and is for beginners and
long can we go without oxygen? The most important
component of breath is oxygen. Breath, the body, emo- others who want to experience the fundamentals of
tions and the mind are all interconnected. In many
spiritual traditions the same word is used for both brushstrokes, shading, and color mixing in watercolor.
breath and spirit, underscoring the esoteric principle
that in essence they are the same. In this class we will Students will be introduced to the principals of water-
learn several simple yogic breathing techniques which color painting including color blending and applica-
have specific effects on the mind-body physiology.
tion. All supplies will be provided in class. There is a

fee payable directly to the Art Club of $25.

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Exploring Art - Acrylic Painting Exploring Art - Oil Painting

Meets In the Art Club Room On: (pick one) Meets In the Art Club Room On:

Fee: $ 5.00 Thursday, 11/9

Wednesday, 10/25 9:00 to 11:30 AM 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Fee: $ 5.00

Monday, 11/13 1:00 to 4:00 PM Have you ever had an interest to learn how artists
achieve those wonderfully rich colors in their paint-
Monday, 12/11 1:00 to 4:00 PM ings? Come experience a "Try Me" Oil Painting class
where you will learn how to begin a painting in oils.
This class will introduce you to the beauty of Acrylic Students will be introduced to the principals of oil
Painting, and is for beginners and others who want to painting including color blending and application. All
experience the fundamentals of brushstrokes, shading, supplies will be provided in class. There is a fee payable
and color mixing using acrylic paint. Students will be directly to the Art Club of $25.
introduced to the basic principals of painting with
acrylic paints including color blending and applica- Exploring Art - Pastel Painting
tion. All supplies will be provided in class. There is a
fee payable directly to the Art Club of $25. Meets In the Art Club Room On:

Create Designer Soap - Basic Class Wednesday, 11/29

Carol Ritzke 1:00 to 4:00 PM Fee: $ 5.00

Meets On: Thursday, 11/16 Come and get inspired with Pastel Painting. Bring a

1:00 to 3:00 PM Fee: $ 25.00 photo enlarged to the size you want the finished paint-

This class will introduce you to "melt-and-pour" soap. ing to be. The instructor also has several photographs

You will use "shea butter" base which is wonderfully all about 11 x 17 you can use if you prefer. This class is

moisturizing and rich. Many colors and scents will be geared for beginners. Students will be introduced to

provided for your choosing. These soaps give you a the principals of using pastels including color blending

luxurious spa experience and also make impressive and application. All supplies will be provided in class

gifts for friends. I have recently received from interna- and there is a materials fee payable directly to the Art

tional sources several new and interesting molds since Club of $25.

this class was last offered. this class and will be fur- Desert Flower Soap Carol Mayfield

nished in class. Meets On: Wednesday, 12/6

Create Two-Color Designer Soap 1:00 to 3:00 PM Fee: $ 55.00

Postponed Until Spring 2018 Learn to make soap from scratch, like your parents or

Start by choosing a stunning mold from a large selec- grandparents did! This soap class is not a melt and
tion of international designs. Then use your imagina-
tion, selecting colors and fragrances to turn your soap pour class. You will learn the cold process way of mak-
bar into a personalized work of art. This class teaches
the use of a pipette to layer and highlight different col- ing homemade soap from scratch. Learn about the use
or soaps in a single mold. The effect is dramatic! You
will use wonderfully rich and moisturizing shea butter of different oils such as Grade A Olive Oil, Coconut
base, combining lovely colors, essential oils or designer
inspired fragrances. You do not need to have taken and many others and their advantages for different
the basic soap class, the techniques will be demonstrat-
ed and your instructor will provide hands-on coaching. skin types. Learn about essential oils and fragrance oils,

and plant based colorants or those fun man made col-

ors. You will watch a demonstration of making a 2lb

loaf of soap, selecting oils, essential oils, process of mix-

ing all ingredients and pouring into prepared mold.

You will see the finished product taken out of the

mold and cut. You will leave with a complete instruc-

tion booklet, and all the oils you need to make your

own 2lb loaf of homemade soap! Each person will also

take home one of the freshly cut bars of soap!

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Our World This course will be led by Jeff Gibbs, who has authored
a long-running column in the Arizona Republic on
So You Want to Live in the Desert
Southwest Planning and Development issues. He is also the au-

Jeff Gibbs Fee: $ 25.00 thor of Planning and Development in the Desert South-

Meets In Agua Fria Room On: west (Amazon, March 2017). Jeff is a member of the
Sun City Grand Finance Advisory Committee, and was
Thursdays, 11/2 until 11/28 (not on 11/23)
a member of the Board-appointed committee which
Meets in Mesquite on 11/9 6:00 to 7:30 PM
developed the Sun City Grand Strategic Plan. He is also

a member of the Sun City Grand Long Range Planning
Committee.

The Desert Southwest is an area of incomparable beau- Plants of the Sun Cities

ty. At the same time, life in the Desert Southwest pre- Jim Consolloy

sents various challenges which need to be addressed Meets On: Tuesday, 11/28
2:00 to 4:00 PM
when designing and maintaining our communities. Fee: $ 10.00

This course will examine what it means to be a resident The power point presentation will include the history
of Del Webb’s use of California plants in Sun City and
of Sun City Grand situated in the Sonoran Desert in how he changed over to using local plants in his later
developments. The introduction of many plant spe-
the Valley of the Sun. Focus will be on the characteris- cies, from his own nursery propagation and his own
landscape services for Sun City West and Sun City
tics of our environment, but also on the action items Grand. Samples and discussion of the changes made
to the current landscape lists for these communities
available to us individually and as residents of the Sur- will be made available.

prise community. The course will have four sessions,

each with a lecture and supplemental reading along

with open discussion on each topic.

The sessions planned for this course are as follows:

Is Life in the Desert Southwest Sustainable? Life in the

Desert Southwest presents certain challenges which we, Far Away Places: The Silk Road

as individuals and as a community, can adapt to, and, Terri Dion

also help mitigate. Planning for Growth – How are Meets On: Wednesday, 11/29

communities like Surprise and Sun City Grand plan- 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Fee: $ 5.00

ning for their future, and how can individuals partici-

pate and help guide this planning? The Silk Road is an ancient international trade route

Climate Change in the Valley of the Sun – Climate and served as a splendid cultural bridge linking the

change is a fact of life in Arizona. This section will ad- cultures of China, India, Persia, Arabia, Greece and

dress the impact of climate change on the quality of life Rome. Extending 4,000 miles, the Silk Road derives

in our community and examine what mitigation and its name from the lucrative trade in Chinese silk along

adaptation strategies are available to us – individually, its length. In addition to the history and geography of

and as a community as a whole. this fascinating road, this session describes the peoples

Planning for Water Sustainability – The availability of and cultures of those who live along the route today.

water will be an on-going challenge to life in the Desert Terri will weave her insights and photos from traveling

Southwest. What are some of the issues which need to to Uzbekistan and Turkey into the narrative. Gain a

be considered, and how are communities like Surprise better understanding of the world we live in by learn-

planning to provide for water sustainability? ing about remote and little known countries. We’ll

The Strategic Plan for Sun City Grand – In December start with a lively discussion of the people, geography,

2016, the Board of Directors established a Strategic history, government, economy, current events, etc, and

Plan for Sun City Grand. This session will provide an end with a 30 minute slide show. This lecture series is

overview of that Plan along with a discussion regarding appropriate for those who have been there or those

how this Plan addresses the challenges outlined in this who just want to learn more about our fascinating

course. Finally, this section will also address how our world.

community is organizing to be able to continue to plan

for our future.

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Start Birding resident and migrant bird species, explore a diversity of
birding habitats, teach field identification techniques
Cynthia Donald and highlight some of the Valley’s local birding destina-
tions. You will leave this class with an enhanced
Meets On: Wednesdays, 11/29 until 12/13 knowledge of birding and the resources to continue
developing your knowledge and skills. Class sessions
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Fee: $ 15.00 will be on Wednesday mornings, from 9:00- 12:00 pm,
on November 29, December 6 and 13. Field trips will
Cynthia Donald, birding enthusiast and member of be held on the mornings of December 2, 9 and 16. A
Desert Rivers, Maricopa, Sonoran, Tucson and Nation- signed Waiver is required to attend this class. Forms to
al Audubon societies leads this fun, interactive, in- be furnished in class.
depth program specially designed for beginning bird
watchers. This class includes three classroom sessions
and three weekend field trips. Classroom format will
consist of short PowerPoint presentations, discussions,
group activities and question and answer sessions.
Field trips will be on each Saturday following the clas-
ses and will vary in length and location. The purpose
of the field trips is to introduce students to a variety of

The vision of the SCG Art Club is to create an inviting and supportive environment which meets
the needs of its members through art education and provides pleasurable opportunities,
personal growth, and the promotion of artistic talents.

One of the many fun things about retirement is doing things you wanted to do
before life got in the way. Enrich your quality of life through the SCG Art Club.

Club members are offered a variety of classes in different mediums such as:
Painting with Acrylics, Oils, Watercolor, Oil Pastels, Drawing, Mixed-

Media/Collage, and Artisan Jewelry. You need not be an artist or have any
formal training in the fields of artistic expression. Check out scgartclub.org

for workshop and class schedules.

ALL SCG Residents are invited to our DVD showings every Wednesday at
12:30 pm during June-September and the third Wednesday September
through May. Please contact the Club for details. Come and join us for a
splash of color. Hope to see you soon!

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More Birding Cynthia Donald short PowerPoint presentations, discussion and group
interaction. Field trips will start on the Sunday follow-
Meets On: Thursdays, 11/30 until 12/14 ing the first class and will vary in length and location.
Field trips will emphasize identification techniques and
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Fee: $ 15.00 birding by ear. You will leave the class with increased
knowledge and field techniques. A signed Waiver is
Cynthia Donald, birding enthusiast and member of De- required to attend this class. Forms to be furnished in
sert Rivers, Maricopa, Tucson and National Audubon class.
societies leads this class designed as a follow-up to the
Start Birding program. Students should have binoculars Reading & Writing
and a field guide and be familiar with the use of both.
There will be three class sessions and three weekend field Online Library Resources John Faser
trips. Class sessions will focus on natural history of birds,
especially those in our area. Class format will include Meets On:

Monday, 10/16

1:00 to 2:30 PM (In the Mesquite Room)

OR

Wednesday, 11/29 1:00 to 2:30 PM

MEN’S 9 HOLE GOLF CLUB Learn how to download library eBooks, magazines,
movies, music and more! All you need is a library card
“All the Fun in Half the Time” from Maricopa County Library District (membership is
www.mens9hole.homestead.com free to county residents; valid photo ID and proof of
address needed to obtain or renew card).
Men’s 9 Hole Golf Club is open to all male
residents in good standing of Sun City Grand. Publishing Your Fiction or Non-Fiction
We play 9 holes of golf instead of the usual 18.
(18 hole play is optional during the summer Novel Ann Goldfarb
months). Desert Springs is our home course,
but all SCG courses are utilized during the year. Postponed Until Spring 2018
Summer play begins w/ a 7:00AM shotgun start.
Winter play (following annual over-seeding) has This is a two class session, two hours per class, designed
both a 12:30PM and a 3:00PM shotgun start. to introduce authors to the options available for pub-
lishing in the 21st Century. The publishing industry
Our Club’s fiscal year is with the calendar year. has changed radically over the past few years and savvy
Annual membership dues are $30.00 when authors need to know their options for getting that
joining January through May and $20.00 after novel published. One session will discuss self-
June 1st… There is an additional one-time fee of publishing, print and ebook formats while the other
$6.00 for your name tag. New members joining session will tackle traditional publishing including
after September 30 pay $30+$6 but receive the landing an agent, writing a query letter and following
remaining months of current year plus the the "industry" guidelines. At the conclusion of both
following year. Make checks payable to SCG sessions, attendees should be able to make a qualified
Men’s Nine Hole Golf Club. We cannot accept decision regarding the direction their book will take.
cash and there are no membership refunds. Please note: There is no right or wrong, only the best
decision for you as an author.

If you have any questions, please
contact:

Mike Stone, Membership Director
[email protected]

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Writing Your Autobiography - What’s My Story Line?

Chapter Two Dave Poling Enriching your Autobiography / Memoirs

Postponed Until Spring 2018 through Interest Grabbing Structure. A Real

6 Sessions: This class is for those students who have Page-Turner! Fee: $10.00
taken the Introductory class or who have written a con-
siderable amount of their life story and want to contin- Helen Swan and Rod Rankin
ue the effort in a classroom setting. Dave will help and
encourage the class to get serious about their writing Postponed Until Spring 2018
and write 6 to 10 additional chapters.
Are all your life stories written chronologically? Why

not jazz them up by using story structure. Techniques

of flashbacks, theme development, and shuffling story

parts will make your stories more interesting. Expand

Writing Your Life Story Helen Swan your story conflicts. What are the obstacles to over-

Postponed Until Spring 2018 come? How did you resolve the conflict and how did

Have you ever wanted to write your life story? In this the Character (you) change?
course, students will not only write their life stories, but
will learn how to refine their writing. How to create a Bring two of your autobiography/memoirs stories and
structure for both autobiographies and memoirs will be
offered. Writers learning what a story is and writing together we will explore how they could be retold.
skills to make writings more engaging. The instructor
will offer several writing tips, including Building Begin- In Memory of the Esteemed Mrs. Malaprop
nings and Endings; Show, Don’t Tell; and Building
Good Descriptions. There is no prerequisite for this John Hall
class. This is part one of a two semester series.
Meets On: Mondays, 11/20 until 11/27

8:00 to 9:30 AM Fee: $ 10.00

Plan Reading Al Heitz She is one of the most charming and peculiar charac-
ters in English comedy, played over the past two centu-
Postponed Until Spring 2018 ries by many of the very queens of the stage. Her vo-
cabulary is vast, but often misplaced. She is, in her
Can I remove that wall? What would it take to add a own words, as headstrong as an allegory on the banks
of the Nile. She defines a gentleman as being the very
bathroom or closet? This class is useful to homeowners pineapple of politeness. But her own affluence over her
niece is very small. She will not make delusions to the
wishing to make home improvements and renovations. past. And if she reprehends anything in the world, it is
the use of her oracular tongue -- her very own King's
Learn how to read plans and develop an understanding English. In this course, we will explore how English
should have been taught when we were younger, and
of plan nomenclature using standard plans for con- attempt to make up for that deficiency -- and in the pro-
cess ponder the wonders of how expressive the lan-
structing a Sun City Grand home. guage can be if confided to a superior speaker.

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The Power of Words Taking Note of the Times David Smith

Adrienne Kirschner Postponed Until Spring 2018

Meets On: Mondays, 11/20 until 12/11 The signs of today can bring fear, worry and confusion.
Will the events of today get worse before they get better?
1:00 to 2:30 PM Fee: $ 20.00 Is there really light at the end of the tunnel? It all de-
pends on your understanding, perspective and who you
We will begin with a reflection on words in our lives trust. Come out, even if you are curious! The course is
designed to provide a quick snapshot of a Biblical view
and then expand on words in the public sphere. Our of the signs of the end of the age. There is hope! A lot
is written in the Bible with regards to the events that are
word choice tells a great deal about us. Words we use occurring in the world today and will occur at the end
of the ages.
may connote a different meaning to others. While this
A. Is it a Bible study? Everyone does not have to agree
is not a class in politics, political words are loaded and or believe the same to attend the course. The course is
designed for those who have and who have not studied
will be discussed. Bring your open mindedness, and the Bible. It is for atheist and/or believers. It is for all
faiths.
your willingness to learn from others and from yourself.
B. Is it a discussion or political analysis? I am sure that
Leave your judgement about others at home. there are those who ask themselves what is going on in
the world today. All will have the freedom to evaluate
Adrienne Mack-Kirschner is an education consultant the events of today in light of what we discuss.
with vast experience as a classroom teacher, mentor,
literacy coach, and NB candidate support provider. She C. What impact will it have on those who attend?
is also an education researcher at UCLA, and an avid Throughout one’s lifetime, people change their views
writer and lecturer. Her articles have been published in and beliefs by what they know and understand. My
the Los Angeles Times, Teacher, Home and School Con- hope is that those who attend will be changed in some
nection, and Family Health. way, but if not, they will at least have the opportunity to
learn what is written in the Bible regarding the events of
Religion the last days. Those who are curious will go away with
something to contemplate. Others will go away con-
Getting to Know American Muslims and firming what they do or do not believe and understand.
All will have the freedom to believe or to reject what is
Their Faith Uzma Jafri discussed.

Meets In the Palms Room On: David Smith possesses a Master's Degree in Applied Lin-
guistics and a Bachelor's Degree in Religious Studies.
Monday, 10/30 Over the years he has been an avid student and teacher
of the Bible. His life experiences are very broad and di-
8:30 to 10:00 AM Fee: $ 10.00 verse and include living in Morocco, Jordan and Saudi
Arabia.
In addition to providing an overview of Islam and Mus-
lims, this presentation looks at the contemporary issues
of moderation and women’s rights as well as the rela-
tion of Islam to other world religions, including Juda-
ism and Christianity.

Critical Examination of the Parables of

Jesus Stanley Nelson

Meets In the Phoenix Conference Room On:

Wednesdays, 11/1 until 11/22

10:00 to 11:30 AM Fee: $ 20.00

In the class four lesser known parables of Jesus will be

examined-- The Serving Master, The Rich Fool, The

Pounds, and The Great Banquet. For understanding

there will be an effort to move in thinking from "cogito

ergo sum" to "I am because we are." The last statement

reflects New Testament and First Century understand-

ing of being. The study will deal with the chiastic struc-

ture of the parables as well as the New Testament and

First Century cultural background thus providing an

interpretation of the parables. Do they apply today?

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Muslim Women Beyond the Stereotype Science & Technology

Uzma Jafri Alzheimer’s Prevention Research

Meets On: Wednesday, 11/15 Meets On: Friday, November 3, 1-3 PM
Dr. Brian Spann will present a lecture entitled
8:30 to 10:00 AM Fee: $ 10.00 “Clinical Trials Pathways to a World Without Alzhei-
mer’s Disease.” Dr. Spann will discuss current efforts
This presentation provides information on the role of to prevent Alzheimer’s Disease as well as the Gene-
Match program, a national program that uses genetic
women in Islam in the context of spirituality and their testing to match volunteers with research opportuni-
ties. At the conclusion of the lecture, interested indi-
relationship with God, their rights and roles in the viduals aged 55-75 with normal memory and thinking
skills, will be offered the opportunity to register for the
family and also in the community. There is also a dis- GeneMatch program. All are invited to learn more
about participation in the clinical trials being undertak-
cussion on important Muslim women in history and en at Banner Sun Health Research Institute in an ef-
fort to end Alzheimer’s disease.
the modern world.

Biblical Passages that Shape and Define
Judaism and Christianity

Rabbi David Davis

Meets On: Tuesdays, 11/21 until 12/12

1:00 to 2:30 PM Fee: $ 25.00

How is it possible to have two versions of the Ten Body Donation Jose Santiago
Commandments? Could Abraham have killed Isaac?
Let's compare and contrast the significance of Chanu- Meets In the Mediterranean Room On:
kah and Christmas. Finally, why was certain literature
written in the Bible and other writings omitted? Join Wednesday, Nov 8
Rabbi Davis for these and other Biblical questions
you've always wanted to ask. 10-11:30 AM Fee: $5.00

What end of life options are available to you and most

importantly what are those expected costs and benefits

THERE IS NO CLASS ON DECEMBER 5 associated with each. With cremation/burial rates on

the rise and medical technology advancing, learn what

impacts this may have on your end of life plan-

ning. Body donation is becoming an increasingly popu-

lar option for some people. Answer any questions

about body donations and clarify any misconceptions.

Compare how with organ donation you help a handful

of people but through body donation you can poten-

tially help MILLIONS of people.

Jose Miguel Santiago is Science Care’s Community En-

gagement Leader. His role at Science Care is to educate

the community about anatomical donation and the

positive effects it has in the world of Science and medi-

cine. Prior to joining Science Care, Jose was a two-time

Emmy winning Broadcast Journalist, with nearly ten

years being right here in the “Valley of the Sun.” His

experience as a TV Journalist was the perfect training

to become Science Care’s Community Engagement

Leader, in this role, Jose will be available to speak and

inform the community about final arrangements at end

of life which include all aspects within donation.

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Drones 101: Past, Present and Future Entering the Big Apple: Buying an iPh-

John Mullen Fee: $ 5.00 one/ iPad Ira Simmons

Meets On: (Pick One) Meets On: Wednesday, 11/29

Wednesday, 11/15 10:00 to 11:30 AM 3:00 to 4:30 PM Fee: $ 5.00

OR My annual preview and review of the latest Ap-

Tuesday, 12/12 2:00 to 3:30 PM ple products: iPad, iPhone, Apple TV, Apple

The history of drones (since 1918) is covered Watch etc., their features, apps and comparison

first, spanning a period including two world with their rivals. Class also includes finding the

wars. Then the basic fundamentals of flight best cellular service to pair with your new

characteristics, for a typical drone (quadcopter) phone or tablet.

that depends on 4 motors and props for its

flight, is covered and explained. Most of the Alzheimer’s or Normal Aging?

complex electronics that keep drones in the air Marty Finley

today owe their existence to research that was Meets On: Wednesday, 12/6

done in the military. Finally the future of the 10:00 to 11:30 AM Fee: $ 5.00

drone is touched on, and will only be limited by Participants will learn the difference between

ones imagination. Like they say, The Sky is the normal brain changes related to aging and those

Limit! At the end of the class is a live demon- associated with dementia. The difference be-

stration to see an actual commercial drone in tween Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias

flight. will be discussed. This workshop is appropriate

John Mullen was a helicopter and jet engine me- for anyone in the general community who is in-

chanic in the Marine Corps. His extensive terested in knowing more about the aging brain

knowledge of mechanics and electronics has

helped him to design and build many forms of to- vs. dementia.

day's hobby drones. Though he has only been in Tablets: What To Know Before You Buy

the RC field for the last three years, he has learned

a great deal and enjoys teaching people about the (or give one as a gift!) Ray Fagan

flying hobby world. Meets On: Tuesday, 12/19 Fee: $ 5.00
2:00 to 3:30 PM
Tiny Wonders: Hummingbirds

John Bland It's that time of year when the sales in the stores

Meets On: Thursday, 11/16 tempt us into buying (or giving as a gift) that
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Fee: $ 10.00
ubiquitous electronic device - the tablet. The
Who can go from 0 to 30 mph instantly, fly up-
side down and backwards, and cruise over 500 crazy world of tablet apps gives you the power to
miles without stopping, plus eat the equivalent
of 300 cheeseburgers a day? Meet the hummers! use a device no larger than a piece of paper to
These magnificent little birds of the New World
are full of surprises. You will discover the lives do everything from read your e-mail to navigate
of nature’s smallest birds and learn how you can
enjoy and protect them in your own backyard. a new city. We'll explain the different types of

tablets and operating systems, what some of the

capabilities, pros and cons are for each, what

apps are, where to get information, and consid-

er how to set your needs and priorities as you

make your decision. Then we'll look at what to

do once you have one...registering, where to

find apps, etc.

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Car Care in Arizona Registration starts:

Montgomery Miller September 11 at 9 a.m.

Meets On: Thursday, 12/14 Fee: $ 5.00 Classes start in October. Classes
1:00 to 2:30 PM meeting more than once usually meet
once a week, at the same day and time
This course will be a great introduction to new each week unless otherwise noted.
Most classes meet in the Havasupai/
residents and helpful to those that have always Maricopa and Navajo Rooms of the
Chaparral Center unless otherwise
relied on someone else for their car care. We noted on your receipt.
You can register:
will inform all drivers how to maintain their online at grandlearning.org. When

vehicles in severe driving conditions (FYI--that’s you register online, you can pay for
your class with Visa or Mastercard.
all Arizona drivers) to ensure a long-lasting life Your statement will show a payment
to ASA Online. Watch for a confir-
of their vehicle. We will also inform Winter mation e-mail and a Balance Due of
$0 to be sure your payment pro-
Visitors how to prepare their vehicles for long- cessed correctly. Common errors are
address mismatch and typos.
time storage. in person at the Activities Desk until
the reopening of our office in the
FAQ’s Chaparral Center. We are there 9
a.m. to 4 p.m.
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password” or call the office to reset your
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registration. Please scroll down to the very away your seat if someone is waiting
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