Friday, May 27, 2011

Minutes of Meeting of May 26, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. He got the group warmed up with a few quiz questions again and then shared a few jokes.
2. Host/Hostess: Dennis and Alice: No new members. Welcomed back were: Mary T, Mike R. and Agnes.
3. Vice-President: Frank: absent. Walt reported that we now have 85 members.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of May 19, 2011 were approved and accepted. 36 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in our treasury at present is $1097.13.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty reported that refreshments were provided by Mary T. and Suzette S. Next week, refreshments will be provided by Bob, Bonnie and Eva.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: absent. JoAnn reported in her absence. Barbara H.’s brother has left but since she had an epidural, she is feeling better. Lynn L. played bridge this past week. Don and Vi are feeling much better. Bea is now home and getting physical therapy at home.
c) Historian: Magda: no report. She suggested that perhaps an interesting outing for SCRCR would be the Manning House (tour) before it is demolished since it is a very historical site.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 40# of food went to the Food Bank this past week. Coupons were mailed. Sandy reported that the labels for education went to Coyote Trail School. Remember all the different donations which are eagerly accepted!
e) Busybody: JoAnn: Things seem to be going well! JoAnn and Walt will be gone next week and Gladys will take over during that time.
7. Activities: Carol A. a.) The AGAM luncheon today will be at Jimmy’s restaurant.
b.)Carol will have more information about the movie and Boston Pizza event next week.
c.) Anyone interested in going to the Ak Chin casino should let Betty know so that arrangements can be made.
d.)Lunch after the Model Train Museum excursion will be at The Elbow Room.
e.) Jorge had more information about the Kitt Peak event and he also had a lot of information about the U. of A. Sky Night Observation at Mt. Lemmon. For the Mt. Lemmon viewing the cost is $40.00 per person and it takes place for 5 hours (from 5 PM to 10 PM). No additional transportation is needed as one can drive there and back with the headlights on! They also provide a sack lunch. Reservations need to be made by next week and there is a $250.00 deposit required which is refundable with 24 hours notice. The group decided that the Mt. Lemmon Sky Night Observation was the event to try.
f.) Alice B. has 12 people signed up for the Gaslight Theatre on July 14th and she needs a total of 20 for the group discount. g.) JoAnn gave information on the Crossroads Park activities for the summer. Concerts will take place on the second Saturday of each month at 7:00 PM, starting with June 11th. Movies will be on the fourth Saturday of the month commencing on June 25th at 7:30 PM. These events are free.
8. Group Concerns: No issues presented.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 9:59 AM.

Minutes of Meeting of May 19, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. He got the group warmed up with a few quiz questions and then shared a few jokes.
2. Host/Hostess: Dennis and Alice: No new members. Welcomed back were: Iris, Shirley and Gladys.
3. Vice-President: Frank: absent. Walt reported that we now have 85 members.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of May 12, 2011 were approved and accepted. 36 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in our treasury at present is $1097.13.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty reported that refreshments were provided by Al and Suzanne L’H. Next week, refreshments will be provided by Mary T. and Suzette S.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: absent. Barbara H. has her brother still assisting her. Lynn L. has not been well. Don and Vi are now trying to recover from severe colds. Vi’s daughter is here helping them. Mary J. appears to be doing well.
c) Historian: Magda: no report. Still looking for pictures from the baseball game.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: No food went to the Food Bank this past week. Betty’s church members did visit the VA blind unit and she commented on the high level of appreciation those veterans had for their visit.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: Things seem to be going well!
7. Activities: Carol A. The AGAM luncheon today will be at the Native New Yorker.
The time for the movie and meal at Boston’s is 4:00 PM on June 10th. Dinner is $35.00 per couple. The menu is described in the sign up folder and this price includes the movie tickets which do not have to be used on that day.
Betty needs two weeks notice for the Ak Chin casino. Everybody should be back by 5:00 PM. Jorge reported on Kitt Peak. We have enough people signed up for the discount so the tickets will be $41.00 per person. Jorge advised us to bring blankets and warm clothing. This event will go from 6:00 -10:00 PM. Adobe transportation costs $35.00 per person with an extra $5.00 for tip. The program includes a sack lunch. This makes a grand total of $81.00 per person, so if you decide not to go, please remove your name from the signup sheet.
The Model Train Museum is offering a tour just for SCRCR members – this is the June 17th event. Entrance is free but donations are appreciated. Lunch will be at the Elbow Room afterward.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Jim stated that Wendy Reuge is offering In Home Care and a flyer is available with information on her services.
b.) Jim also stated that the Sunflower Laughlin trip is in the planning stages – no details as yet.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 9:55 AM.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Minutes of Meeting of May 12, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. He welcomed back John L. and then shared a couple of amusing stories.
2. Host/Hostess: Dennis and Alice: No new members. Welcomed back were: John L., Lily, Edna, Elaine and Agnes. Also welcomed as a guest of Larry and Jeanne was Melanie B. who is visiting from Utah.
3. Vice-President: Frank: absent. Walt reported that we now have 85 members.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of May 5, 2011 were approved and accepted. 38 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in our treasury at present is $1112.50.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty reported that refreshments were provided by Joan and Paul. Next week the refreshments will be provided by Al and Suzanne L’H.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Barbara H. will be having some tests today. Her brother is still with her. Lynn L. is recovering from pneumonia. Bea was visited by Jim A. and she is not doing very well at present. Apparently she has been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. Vi has been quite ill also.
c) Historian: Magda: no report. She would, however, like pictures from the last baseball game and the last birthday celebration. Both Lew and Bo will be able to help her out with this.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 26# of food went to the Food Bank this past week as well as proceeds from Bo and Betty’s garage sale. Several boxes have already been received by the military. Please remember your donations – so many things are acceptable and useable for charity.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: Things are running quite smoothly now!
7. Activities: Carol A. 4 people attended the Farmer’s Market but it was a nice event. Lunch at Bub’s Grub was good with walleye pike being a featured item on the menu!
The time for the movie and meal at Boston’s will be decided next week.
Jorge reported on Kitt Peak. We have enough people signed up for the discount so the tickets will be $41.00 per person. Jorge advised us to bring blankets and warm clothing. This event will go from 6:00 -10:00 PM. Jorge will continue to get details about transportation. Also, it would be helpful if he could receive the $25.00 deposit from each person planning to attend.
Alice B. reported that the next Gaslight Theatre show will be Gnatman Returns on July 14th. Cost is $14.65 per person and she needs 20 people to sign up! Don’t forget Casino tomorrow!
The next 6 months of the agenda is complete and will be distributed soon.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Jim stated that Wendy Reuge is offering In Home Care and would like to present her service to the group but the group decided that if she has flyers, this would be adequate.
b.) Magda cautioned everyone that there have been 2 break-ins in Sunflower and these are homes which are presently vacant. Keep an eye out for any possible criminal behavior and call the police. A discussion followed re abandoned homes due to be foreclosed on and the state of the property. John reported that the HOA really can’t do anything about it until foreclosure is finalized. Jim suggested that the neighbors may have to get together to work on some of these poorly kept properties.
c.) Bo wanted to give his compliments to the Pool Staff especially Russell Clanagan for keeping large groups of kids out of the pool area if they are not residents. Residents are only allowed 5 guests each and some of these boys were arriving with groups as large as 20-25.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:00 AM.

Friday, May 6, 2011

Minutes of Meeting of May 5, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed by some jokes and a clarification from Magda re the actual meaning of Cinco de Mayo. Apparently it is primarily a Mexican-American Holiday as the actual Independence Day for Mexico is Sept 16th.
2. Host/Hostess: Dennis and Alice: No new members. Welcomed back were: Paul and Joan, Tressie S., Adria L., Agnes M., Ruth L. and Suzanne and Al.
3. Vice-President: Frank: absent. Walt reported that we now have 85 members.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Apr. 28st were approved and accepted. 41 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in our treasury at present is $1142.50.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty reported that refreshments were provided by Nancy L. and Joyce G. Next week refreshments will be in the capable hands of Joan and Paul.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: absent. John D. requested an update from Alice B re Barb H. Barb is having a lot of pain and is also having trouble ambulating. She has been in hospital for numerous medical conditions but she is home now and her brother is with her. Arnie reported that Bea has fallen several times in the past few weeks. She is now at HealthSouth in Rm B-2. Her blood sugar was very high but is more controlled now and she is getting physical therapy.
c) Historian: Magda: no report.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: No food went to the Food Bank this past week but 12 boxes were mailed to military personnel. Betty and Bo’s garage sale netted $274.00 for the Food Bank and an equal amount for their Church.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: She is getting information from members who will be gone for the summer.
7. Activities: Carol A. Car pool for the Farmer’s Market will be at 9:30 AM Friday, May 6th. Note error in agenda for Boston Pizza and movie theatre day. These activities will take place on Fri. June 10th rather than June 15th. Jorge gave us some information re Kitt Peak. Entrance fee will be $44.00 per person for the nighttime show. There will be a further discount for groups and Jorge will get back to us next week with even more information. Please check the agenda for upcoming activities.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Don O. has information re Bingo activities in Connecticut if anyone is interested. Big prizes and big entrance fee!
b.) JoAnn commented on the benefits of the Skype accessory on computers which allows you to speak with and see your loved ones on the computer, even over great distances.
c.) Colette wanted to thank Betty for all her great work in getting the military personnel seen to with items they need and the packing of boxes.
d.) Magda wanted everyone to know that there is an article in this week’s Explorer on the problems with the Board at Sunflower.
e.) AGAM lunch today is at La Olla.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:05 AM.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Minutes of Meeting of Apr. 28, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Host/Hostess: Dennis and Alice: absent. Bob and Bonnie welcomed back Shirley M.
3. Vice-President: Frank: absent. Walt reported that we now have 85 members.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Apr. 21st were approved and accepted. 39 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in our treasury at present is $1237.90.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Elaine and Val: absent. Betty reported that refreshments were provided by Donna S. and Mike R. Next week the refreshments will be provided by Nancy and John L. and Joyce G.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Barb H. was taken to the hospital by Alice B due to severe back pain. She will be undergoing tests. Lynn L. is having trouble adjusting to the 24/7 oxygen she is on.
c) Historian: Magda: no report. She needs photos of the last couple of events.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 29 # of food and a $20.00 check went to the Food Bank last week. Boxes will be packed today for shipment to military personnel.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: no new report.
7. Activities: Carol A. IHOP will be the place for the AGAM luncheon today at 12:15 PM. The Farmer’s Market on May 6th will be from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and Bub’s Grub will be the place for lunch afterward. Please check the agenda for upcoming activities.
8. Group Concerns: a.) JoAnn reported that yesterday’s hike was the last of the season and was a little tougher than expected. Beautiful scenery and lots of interesting people were encountered. Next hiking season will start in Oct. or Nov., depending on the weather. If anyone wants to be notified on hike info, please contact JoAnn.
b.) Susan gave us detailed information on the orange DNR forms. These have to be filled out with the assistance of your doctor and once you have one, it needs to be prominently displayed in your home. These directives are primarily for people with terminal illness or the very elderly who have no interest in any medical heroics to prolong life. More information can be found on the following websites: Arizona Dept of Health – www.azdhs.gov and Office of the AZ Attorney General – www.azag.gov.
c.) Larry wanted to thank the seniors for their assistance at the Easter Egg Hunt, but since Jocelyn (from HOA management) was present, she was kind enough to thank everybody herself!
d.) Jim informed us that phone cards are available for free for military personnel. Contact him for further information.
e.) Mike R. wanted to thank the members who assist with setting up the Community Center room every week before the meeting. He gave us a rundown of some activities this week/weekend downtown. Art Museum on Monday – free; Sunday – free activities for children; Folk Festival with Mariachis this weekend downtown; Children’s Museum free on Saturday. For more info, please contact Mike.
f.) Nancy reported that plantings along Twin Peaks are still being uprooted and stolen. If anyone sees any of this activity, please report it.
g.) Dick J. wanted us all to remember victims of the recent tornadoes in our prayers.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:05 AM.