Minutes of Meeting of Aug. 26, 2010

1 Call to Order: President Jim Alam opened the meeting at 9:30 AM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim then requested a moment of prayer for our friends and loved ones. Jim and Linda will be gone for the month of September on a lengthy road trip.
2 Host/Hostess: Bonnie welcomed back Delores, Jeanne and Larry. A guest was introduced – Joyce Grosso (sp?), who shared some personal information and was welcomed by the group.
3 Vice-President: Frank absent; no change in membership (77).
4 Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes were accepted as amended (Para 6.2 – b: Richard was being taken off life support. Richard L. is fine, but his sister was taken off life support). 33 members were present today. Please notify Jeanne if there are any changes to the minutes or agenda.
5 Treasurer: Walt stated that our current total in the treasury is $543.54.
6 Coordinators’ Reports:
6.1 Refreshments: Jorge and Linda
A.: (Jorge absent). Linda stated that refreshments this week were provided by Alice B., John and Linda D. Next week’s refreshments will be provided by Carol A., Betty and Bo.
6.2 Sunshine: Linda D. stated that everyone who was hospitalized is home now. Don O. had hernia surgery and is at NW Hospital. He will then be taken to his son’s home upon discharge to recover. Vi and Don V. are better. Vi’s daughter has been here caring for them.
6.3 Historian: Magda: absent.
6.4 Philanthropy: Betty: 52# of food went to the food bank this past week and coupons were mailed to the military. Keep an eye out for sales on flip-flops as these can be added to the military boxes for shipment in October.
6.5 Busybody: Gladys had nothing new at this time. Please e-mail or phone her if you will be gone for any length of time.
6.6 Activities: Alice B. gave us a rundown of upcoming events – please check the agenda.
Don’t forget to sign up in this next week for Gaslight Theater.
The Columbus Park picnic pot luck will be on Wednesday Sept. 8th and Ramada #1 has been reserved. No sign up is required for the picnic which starts at 10:00 AM. Carpool is at 9:30 AM. Dishes and silverware will be provided. Be sure to bring your own beverages. Since the activities committee will meet next month for planning, please submit any suggestions for activities and restaurants to Alice.
7 Group Concerns:
a.) Jim shared information about the Sunflower outing on Oct. 2nd, which will depart from Sunflower Village Center @ 9:45 AM. This is a road trip to Gilbert, Mesa and Tempe which will include a box lunch, a tour of Mesa Historical Society Museum, a play in Globe, and dinner at Lucille’s Smoke House BBQ. The price for all of this is $77.00 per person, which includes tips. For additional information, contact Dave Forgue @ 572-8997.
b.) Jim has received e-mails from Sharon Schwartz re a meeting at Continental Ranch Community Center tomorrow (Friday the 27th) at 12:30 PM, with Gabrielle Giffords, to discuss the proposed cell tower. Any who are interested may want to check with HOA management for verification.
c.) JoAnn mentioned that there is a decision to keep the Tangerine landfill open, which, may result in decreasing the urgency of opening the Marana landfill.
d.) JoAnn also reported that the Theater in the Park has been canceled because of the weather. On Sept. 11th, weather permitting, there will be a Concert in the Park at 7:00 PM.
e.) Sandy questioned whether there will be an Arts Festival this weekend at the park because she saw something about that in the Marana newspaper, but there was no definitive response.
8 Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting @ 9:55 AM.

Minutes of Meeting of Aug. 19, 2010 Dump the Dump notes

1 Call to Order: President Jim Alam opened the meeting at 9:30 AM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim
then told jokes about shopping for husbands.
2 Host/Hostess: Bonnie welcomed back Jan P. and Ruby.
3 Vice-President: Frank absent; no change in membership.
4 Secretary: Jeanne: Jeanne absent. The minutes were accepted as amended (Para 6.6 was Alice is Barbara H).
31 members were present today. Please notify Lew if there are any changes to the minutes or agenda.
5 Treasurer: Walt stated that our current total in the treasury is $583.30.
6 Coordinators’ Reports:
6.1 Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: (Jorge absent). Refreshments this week were provided by Bonnie & Bob
with Edna. Next week refreshments will be provided by John & Linda D. with Alice B.
6.2 Sunshine: Linda D. absent: a) Gladys told us that Vi was not feeling well and Don V. remains in La Canada
for therapy…… b) Barbara L. attended briefly just to tell us that Richard was being taken off life support
today; she thanked SCRCR for all the support that she had received. Jim asked for a few moments of
silence…… c) Frank is back in hospital with pneumonia in the other lung, room 331.
6.3 Historian: Magda: On behalf of Ronald McDonald house, she thanked us for our contribution of can-top
tabs. She had turned in over fifteen pounds of aluminum.
6.4 Philanthropy: Betty: No delivery to the food bank this week. She reiterated “bring in whatever you have” --
she will find a home for it!! Friday the thirteenth was good luck for some at the casino; Betty and Don O. left
with more than they brought and Lily won one hit of $300.
6.5 Busybody: Gladys had nothing new at this time. Please e-mail or phone her if you will be gone for any length
of time. She suggested that cell phones also be listed on the roster and Lew asked that they be e-mailed or
phoned to him for inclusion on the next issue.
6.6 Activities: Alice B. gave us a rundown of upcoming events – please check the agenda. Don’t forget to sign
up for the Firebird Restaurant, Wildflower Grill and the Gaslight Theater. The Columbus Park picnic pot luck
will be on Wednesday Sept. 8th and a Ramada has been reserved.
7 Group Concerns: a.) Gladys was shown on TV at the dump meeting. She mentioned that several SCRCR
members attended. Jim gave a speech on behalf of the group and Mike enlightened the meeting with many
pertinent facts. It was pointed out that WE VOTE! There will be no action until November. …. b.) John L. said
that the budget had been passed at last night’s meeting; there will be no raise in dues! …. c) Joan T. related a
scam connected with the B of A where they ask you to confirm a few facts. It says that there were several
attempts trying to enter your account. The bank does not use e-mails for correspondence. Lew mentioned that
he had a similar attempt some months ago and took a copy down to the bank. They gave him a phone number
to call headquarters….. d) A letter was read from Janet re getting names of the “no-call” list on cell phones. Call
888-382-1222 if you want to, but please note that this may also be a scam. Lew suggested that you call
snopes.com to confirm…… e) Lily provided some tickets for specials at the Greek Restaurant Sep-23 to 26.
8 Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting @ 10:00 AM.

Birthday Celebration and Minutes of Meeting of Aug. 12, 2010

Today was our monthly birthday celebration. Edna makes a fantastic cake for our members, and we then indulge

Minutes follow.
1 Call to Order: President Jim Alam opened the meeting at 9:30 AM, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance. Jim then told jokes about Seniors' dress codes and horses' last rites.
2 Host/Hostess: Bonnie welcomed Arnie and Bea Anderson as new members. Both having lost
previous spouses, they have been married two years.
3 Vice-President: Frank reported that membership is now 77. He shared a “groaner” with the group.
4 Secretary: Jeanne: Jeanne absent. The minutes were accepted and approved. 39 members were
present today. Please notify Lew if there are any changes to the minutes or agenda.
5 Treasurer: Walt told another joke then stated that our current total in the treasury is $553.30.
6 Coordinators’ Reports:
6.1 Refreshments: Jorge and Linda
A.: Refreshments this week were provided by Frank and Joan along
with Mike. Next week refreshments will be provided by Bob, Bonnie and Edna. Jorge mentioned
that he had revised the refreshments schedule such that each member would be doing it three
times per year. He also said that he would be absent until October; Betty and Tony will act for him.
6.2 Sunshine: Linda D.: Vi told us that Don V. is currently in La Canada for therapy. Janet K. has been
removed from the nursing area and is back in her regular assisted living residence. Jan P. is having
tests today for her vertigo problem.
6.3 Historian: Magda: Made a good suggestion: Tell your family members Gladys's phone number –
someone in need may not be able to make such a call if he/she is incapacitated. She also told a
story.
6.4 Philanthropy: Betty: Delivered 38 lbs of food and $40. She reiterated “bring in whatever you have”
-- she will find a home for it!! Remember the next Casino trip is on Friday the thirteenth – good
luck!!
6.5 Busybody: Gladys had nothing new at this time. Please e-mail or phone her if you will be gone for
any length of time.
6.6 Activities: Alice gave us a rundown of upcoming events – please check the agenda. Don’t forget to
sign up for the Firebird Restaurant, Wildflower Grill and the Gaslight Theater. The Columbus Park
picnic pot luck will be on Sept. 8th and a Ramada has been reserved.
7 Group Concerns:
a.) Joan T. brought us up to date on the Marana dump. We were all encouraged to
participate in the meeting on Tuesday at 7:00 PM. Gladys suggested that we form a carpool at 6:00
PM in the center parking lot. It would be nice if several people wearing their SCRCR shirts or ID
buttons were to show up in opposition to the dump.
b.) Mike told us about the Fox Theater free
show at 7:00 PM on Saturday the 14th.
c.) JoAnn told about another event at the same time: The band Bad News Blues is performing at the Crossroads park.
Take a folding chair if you want to attend.
8 Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting @ 10:10 AM.

Minutes of Meeting of Aug. 5, 2010

1 Call to Order: President Jim Alam opened the meeting at 9:30 AM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim then told us some jokes and received many groans from the group.
2 Host/Hostess: Bonnie welcomed back Al and Suzanne L., as well as Mike R. Visitors, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson dropped in and shared some personal information.
3 Vice-President: Frank reported that membership remains at 75. He shared a funny story with the group.
4 Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes were accepted and approved. 33 members were present today. Please notify Jeanne if there are any changes to the agenda.
5 Treasurer: Walt stated that our current total in the treasury is $597.16
6 Coordinators’ Reports:
6.1 Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: Refreshments this week were provided by John and Nancy Lambert, as well as Mary Jensen. Next week refreshments will be provided by Frank, Joan and Mike R.
6.2 Sunshine: Linda D.: absent. In her place Gladys shared that Don V. is currently suffering from pneumonia. Janet K. remains in the nursing area of the assisted living residence. Agnes has had her stitches removed from the carpal tunnel surgery.
6.3 Historian: Magda: absent.
6.4 Philanthropy: Betty: Coupons were mailed and she encouraged us to bring in whatever we have. Betty will find a home for it!!
6.5 Busybody: Gladys had nothing new at this time. Please e-mail her if you will be gone for any length of time.
6.6 Activities: Alice gave us a rundown of upcoming events – please check the agenda. Don’t forget to sign up for the Firebird Restaurant, Wildflower Grill and the Gaslight Theater. The Columbus Park picnic pot luck will be on Sept. 8th and a Ramada has been reserved. Betty again reminded us that Casino Day will be on Friday, Aug. 13th!!
7 Group Concerns: a.) Joan T. gave us another recent update on the Marana landfill. Letters of rebuttal to the landfill are finally appearing in the Marana paper! b.) Jim told us that information on the opposition to the potential cell tower placement at Twin Peaks elementary school can be found on the internet or at Sunflower. c.) Jim also let us know that a representative from Edward Jones will give a presentation at Sunflower on Aug.19th @ 6:00 PM in the Fiesta Room – dinner included. For more information call 572-6691 prior to Aug. 18th. d.) Frank is looking for a competent and reasonable tile worker. Any suggestions, please contact Frank T. e.) John L. told us that along Silverbell Rd. work is being done to light the Continental Ranch entry signs. John also stated that he will bring more information re solar electric available from TEP. f.) Jim cautioned anyone interested in installing solar panels to check references. TEP may not give credits if work is done by non-accredited installers/dealers. g.) Mike R. shared that the Music on the Mountain at Mt. Lemmon is worth attending. It takes place on Sundays, starting in the late morning
8 Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting @ 10:08 AM.