1. Call to Order: Jim: The meeting was opened @ 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a few excellent jokes! Jim gave us a rundown on his meeting with his grandson, just returned from Afghanistan.
2. Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis welcomed back Barbara and John. They introduced Dennis’ brother Rick F. and 2 potential new members: Debbie and Lou who are originally from Connecticut.
3. Vice-President:
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Oct. 20, 2011 were approved and accepted. 47 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: Our treasury remains at $557.50.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Suzette and Mary T. provided refreshments today. Next week the refreshments will be provided by Sue and Dick and Mike R.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: No calls this week. Jim stated that Paul B. must be back at home now since he is no longer at rehab. Lew told us that Agnes is doing fine after her foot surgery.
c) Historian: Magda: absent. No report.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: No food went to the Food Bank this past week. Packages for the military will be packed today. Cards were distributed so that these personal sentiments can be added to the boxes.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: Nothing new this week.
7. Activities: Carol A.: absent. Please check the upcoming events in the agenda.
a.) JoAnn gave us reminders re Sabino Canyon and the Gaslight Theatre. Money for the Gaslight Theatre should be made out to Alice B. and given to JoAnn R. and it is due by Nov. 10th.
b.) Yesterday’s hike to Bowen House was a good one and next week the hikers will head up Honeybee Canyon near Rancho Vistoso. Meet in the Community Center parking lot at 8:30 AM.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Jim commented that apparently there has been a fire in Continental Ranch or possibly Continental Reserve that has put a couple of people out of their home. They seem to have received assistance but if anyone is interested in helping them, you may want to check with our HOA to find if there is more information on this issue.
b.) Sandy started telling us a story about their trip to Ak Chin Casino and ended up proving to us that she definitely knows how to tell a joke!!!
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 9:52 AM.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Minutes of Meeting of Oct. 20, 2011
1. Call to Order: Jim: absent. The meeting was opened @ 9:30 AM by Walt. We have lost one member so the membership total is now at 87.
2. Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis had no new members or guests to introduce.
3. Vice-President:
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Oct. 13, 2011 were approved and accepted. 24 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: Our treasury remains at $563.33.
6. Coordinators' Reports:
a) Refreshments: Since the meeting was held today at Crossroads Park with pot luck to follow, no individual members were responsible for refreshments. Suzette and Mary T. will provide refreshments on Oct. 27th.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: absent. No report. Alice K. announced that her grandson is undergoing surgery and prayers are welcomed.
c) Historian: Magda: absent. No report.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: No food went to the Food Bank this past week. Packages for the military will go out soon. Give Betty any APO addresses you may have for the military.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: Remember to update any changes to your emergency information.
7. Activities: Carol A.: absent. Please check the upcoming events in the agenda.
8. Group Concerns: JoAnn gave us an update on the Di Anza trail, much of which will be paved. It will eventually be possible to go from Ina Rd. to downtown Tucson via bicycle!
9. Adjournment: Walt adjourned the meeting at 9:46 AM.
2. Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis had no new members or guests to introduce.
3. Vice-President:
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Oct. 13, 2011 were approved and accepted. 24 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: Our treasury remains at $563.33.
6. Coordinators' Reports:
a) Refreshments: Since the meeting was held today at Crossroads Park with pot luck to follow, no individual members were responsible for refreshments. Suzette and Mary T. will provide refreshments on Oct. 27th.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: absent. No report. Alice K. announced that her grandson is undergoing surgery and prayers are welcomed.
c) Historian: Magda: absent. No report.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: No food went to the Food Bank this past week. Packages for the military will go out soon. Give Betty any APO addresses you may have for the military.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: Remember to update any changes to your emergency information.
7. Activities: Carol A.: absent. Please check the upcoming events in the agenda.
8. Group Concerns: JoAnn gave us an update on the Di Anza trail, much of which will be paved. It will eventually be possible to go from Ina Rd. to downtown Tucson via bicycle!
9. Adjournment: Walt adjourned the meeting at 9:46 AM.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Minutes of Meeting of Oct. 13, 2011
1. Call to Order: Jim: the meeting was opened @ 9:30 AM, with the Pledge of Allegiance. John L. made the announcement that the flagpole is here and will be installed soon.
2. Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis welcomed back Mary Jensen, Lily, Al and Suzanne and Margie Walp.
3. Vice-President:
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Oct. 6, 2011 were approved and accepted after it was mentioned that Walt has a contract only for the DJ re the upcoming Christmas party. No contract was given him for the room or menu. This has been corrected in the minutes. 39 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: absent. JoAnn reported that the total in our treasury is now at $563.33.
6. Coordinators' Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty reported that refreshments were provided by John and Nancy L. Next week the meeting will be at Crossroads Park and will include a potluck afterwards. Suzette and Mary T. will provide refreshments on Oct. 27th.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Agnes M. is home from the hospital following foot surgery. Paul B. is recovering from pneumonia and is currently at Health South. Iris J. is having some eye problems but is otherwise okay.
c) Historian: Magda: Nothing new.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 40# of food went to the Food Bank this past week. Coupons were mailed. Give Betty any APO addresses you may have for the military.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: Remember to update any changes to your emergency information.
7. Activities: Carol A.: a.) The AGAM luncheon today is at the Native New Yorker.
2. Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis welcomed back Mary Jensen, Lily, Al and Suzanne and Margie Walp.
3. Vice-President:
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Oct. 6, 2011 were approved and accepted after it was mentioned that Walt has a contract only for the DJ re the upcoming Christmas party. No contract was given him for the room or menu. This has been corrected in the minutes. 39 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: absent. JoAnn reported that the total in our treasury is now at $563.33.
6. Coordinators' Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty reported that refreshments were provided by John and Nancy L. Next week the meeting will be at Crossroads Park and will include a potluck afterwards. Suzette and Mary T. will provide refreshments on Oct. 27th.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Agnes M. is home from the hospital following foot surgery. Paul B. is recovering from pneumonia and is currently at Health South. Iris J. is having some eye problems but is otherwise okay.
c) Historian: Magda: Nothing new.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 40# of food went to the Food Bank this past week. Coupons were mailed. Give Betty any APO addresses you may have for the military.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: Remember to update any changes to your emergency information.
7. Activities: Carol A.: a.) The AGAM luncheon today is at the Native New Yorker.
b.) Remember that next week's SCRCR meeting is at Crossroads Park at the usual time.
c.) JoAnn reminded us that the Gaslight Theatre Christmas program will cost $17.40 per person and the money is due by Nov.10th.
d.) Please check the events for upcoming activities.
e.) JoAnn reported that the hiking group will meet for a short session immediately following this meeting.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Jim conducted the elections of officers for SCRCR for the upcoming year (2012).The vote was passed unanimously to retain the present officers which will include Joan T. as VP in place of our dearly departed Frank.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Jim conducted the elections of officers for SCRCR for the upcoming year (2012).The vote was passed unanimously to retain the present officers which will include Joan T. as VP in place of our dearly departed Frank.
b.) Committee chair persons will be decided at a later date.
c.) Magda wanted to thank Linda D. for a copy of Frank's obituary for the memory book. Magda also wanted to thank John and Nancy L. for the beautiful condition of Continental Ranch, especially the landscaping.
d.) Bo announced that he has been given many handicap aids for the garage sale and if anyone is interested in them, please contact him.
e.) John L. announced that much in the way of office furniture, computers, etc. will be for sale as a result of the new office remodel. Come by or contact the office if interested.
f.) Christian Youth Theatre sent SCRCR a flyer advertising their upcoming shows and the offer of discounts to seniors. If interested check the website at www.cyttucson.org for more information.
g.) Dorothy G. is placing copies of Consumer Information Catalogues on the tables for anyone interested. These contain a number of free/beneficial offers our seniors may be interested in.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:00 AM.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:00 AM.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Minutes of Meeting of Oct. 6, 2011
1. Call to Order: Jim: the meeting was opened @ 9:30 AM, with the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed with some very funny jokes.
2.Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis welcomed back Joan T. as well as Dick J. and Sue R. Dick and Sue has a difficult drive back to Tucson On Tuesday in which they encountered the infamous dust storms. They made it safely!!
3. Vice-President:
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Sept. 29, 2011 were approved and accepted. 40 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in our treasury remains at $593.33.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty reported that refreshments were provided by Magda and Eva. Next week refreshments will be provided by John and Nancy L. We will also have birthday cake by Edna!
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Agnes M. is still a little under the weather but doing well overall. Paul B. recently had back surgery. The address for Mary J. is: Desert View Adult Care Home @ 6442 N. Treasure Dr., Tucson 85704. Her phone number is 400-6842. Questions were raised about Lily but no one had any definitive information re how she is doing.
c) Historian: Magda: Nothing new. She did give kudos to Bank of America for having a “Wall of Honor” for the military members.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 84# of food and a check for $70.00 went to the Food Bank this past week. Give Betty any APO addresses you may have for the military.
e) Busybody: Remember to give your travel information to JoAnn.
7. Activities: Carol A.: a.) Vi reported in Carol’s absence that the AGAM luncheon is canceled for today. The Fashion Show is postponed until January.
b.) JoAnn gave us some information about the Sabino Canyon outing on Oct. 28th. Tram tickets are $8.00 per person and they accept cash only. There is a $5.00 per car parking fee but a Golden Age Passport will negate the parking charge.
c.) Gaslight Theatre Christmas performance will be “Christmas in the Big Apple”. The tickets are $17.40 each and payment is due by Nov. 10th.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Much discussion occurred re the Christmas party. Don B. will assist Joan T. in finalizing arrangements. It was agreed to have Gino’s provide dessert even though a small amount will be added to the price of the tickets. Joan gave Walt the contracts for the room, D.J. and the menu. The issue of door prizes is on hold for now but we will still request gifts for needy children. Joan said that Marana Schools sent a condolence card to her re Frank’s passing. A signup sheet for the Christmas party on Dec. 14th will be on hand next week.
b.) Elections for SCRCR officers will take place next week. Joan T. is willing be a nominee for Frank’s position as VP. If any member is interested in being nominated, please contact Larry or Carol.
c.) Bo will be hosting a sale for the Community Yard Sale (on Oct. 15th) so let him know if you have items to donate. Any items not sold will go to Savers. Also if anyone has blankets, jackets, etc. to donate for the homeless, Bo will also accept these for his church’s Faith in Action Program. d.) Jim commented that he and Linda have heard from their grandson who will be returning to Pendleton on Oct. 21st. Their grandson reported that he has many supplies which Linda suggested he leave behind for incoming troops.
e.) JoAnn announced that the hikers will be meeting after the SCRCR meeting next week. She has several “easy” hikes outlined for starters.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:10 AM.
2.Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis welcomed back Joan T. as well as Dick J. and Sue R. Dick and Sue has a difficult drive back to Tucson On Tuesday in which they encountered the infamous dust storms. They made it safely!!
3. Vice-President:
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Sept. 29, 2011 were approved and accepted. 40 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in our treasury remains at $593.33.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty reported that refreshments were provided by Magda and Eva. Next week refreshments will be provided by John and Nancy L. We will also have birthday cake by Edna!
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Agnes M. is still a little under the weather but doing well overall. Paul B. recently had back surgery. The address for Mary J. is: Desert View Adult Care Home @ 6442 N. Treasure Dr., Tucson 85704. Her phone number is 400-6842. Questions were raised about Lily but no one had any definitive information re how she is doing.
c) Historian: Magda: Nothing new. She did give kudos to Bank of America for having a “Wall of Honor” for the military members.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 84# of food and a check for $70.00 went to the Food Bank this past week. Give Betty any APO addresses you may have for the military.
e) Busybody: Remember to give your travel information to JoAnn.
7. Activities: Carol A.: a.) Vi reported in Carol’s absence that the AGAM luncheon is canceled for today. The Fashion Show is postponed until January.
b.) JoAnn gave us some information about the Sabino Canyon outing on Oct. 28th. Tram tickets are $8.00 per person and they accept cash only. There is a $5.00 per car parking fee but a Golden Age Passport will negate the parking charge.
c.) Gaslight Theatre Christmas performance will be “Christmas in the Big Apple”. The tickets are $17.40 each and payment is due by Nov. 10th.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Much discussion occurred re the Christmas party. Don B. will assist Joan T. in finalizing arrangements. It was agreed to have Gino’s provide dessert even though a small amount will be added to the price of the tickets. Joan gave Walt the contracts for the room, D.J. and the menu. The issue of door prizes is on hold for now but we will still request gifts for needy children. Joan said that Marana Schools sent a condolence card to her re Frank’s passing. A signup sheet for the Christmas party on Dec. 14th will be on hand next week.
b.) Elections for SCRCR officers will take place next week. Joan T. is willing be a nominee for Frank’s position as VP. If any member is interested in being nominated, please contact Larry or Carol.
c.) Bo will be hosting a sale for the Community Yard Sale (on Oct. 15th) so let him know if you have items to donate. Any items not sold will go to Savers. Also if anyone has blankets, jackets, etc. to donate for the homeless, Bo will also accept these for his church’s Faith in Action Program. d.) Jim commented that he and Linda have heard from their grandson who will be returning to Pendleton on Oct. 21st. Their grandson reported that he has many supplies which Linda suggested he leave behind for incoming troops.
e.) JoAnn announced that the hikers will be meeting after the SCRCR meeting next week. She has several “easy” hikes outlined for starters.9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:10 AM.
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