2. Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis: No new guests or potential members attended today.
3. Vice-President: Joan: We now have 72 paid members and 14 who have not paid as yet. By this month’s end, it will be determined whether any of these unpaid members intend to stay with the group.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: 51 members attended today. Last week’s minutes were approved and accepted.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in the treasury is currently at $1587.38. Member dues need to be paid.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Today: Dennis, Alice and Joyce. Next week: Ed, Colette and Rosemary F.
b. Sunshine: Linda D:
1.)Richard L. is at Odyssey Hospice for the time being. Arrangements will need to be made for further care in an adult care facility.
2.)Lily O. is okay but has been very busy. Mary J. had a reaction to her medication and was given steroids which resulted in some mental confusion for her. She is currently at La Rosa for some rehab.
3.)Gladys has Lynn’s remains and it was suggested that we have a memorial service for her next week at the Community Center in lieu of a meeting. Her ashes will be dispersed afterward. Extra finger food snacks would be appreciated for this occasion. Magda suggested that we refer to it as a “Celebration of Life”. Great idea! Those with stories, memories, etc. about Lynn are encouraged to share with the group.
c. Historian: Magda: no report. She shared her feelings about the situation involving Louis Marchetti and offered some suggestions to prevent this from happening again. Jeanne mentioned that it is difficult to have just one person keeping track of what is going on, medically, with all of our members. Sandy P. volunteered to help Linda D. with the Sunshine committee.2.)Lily O. is okay but has been very busy. Mary J. had a reaction to her medication and was given steroids which resulted in some mental confusion for her. She is currently at La Rosa for some rehab.
3.)Gladys has Lynn’s remains and it was suggested that we have a memorial service for her next week at the Community Center in lieu of a meeting. Her ashes will be dispersed afterward. Extra finger food snacks would be appreciated for this occasion. Magda suggested that we refer to it as a “Celebration of Life”. Great idea! Those with stories, memories, etc. about Lynn are encouraged to share with the group.
d. Philanthropy: Betty: No food went to the Food Bank this past week. Please bring peanut butter for the food bank next week. Remember donations!
e. Busybody: JoAnn: No new report.
7. Activities: Joyce G.: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for details.
a.) The Wagon Ride event was canceled yesterday but it has been rescheduled for Feb. 27th, instead of the Biosphere event and that will be scheduled for a later date.
b.) Cirque de la Symphonie will be at the Music Hall on Mar. 24 and 25. Tickets are going fast. A signup sheet is available for those interested, or call Joyce by Friday afternoon. If anyone would like to make arrangements on their own, go to tucson symphony.org for more information.
c.) Joyce gave us a rundown of other community activities and these will be placed on the bulletin board.
d.) AGAM lunch today is at the Bisbee Breakfast Club on Ina and Old Father.
e.) Magda reminded us of the Accenture Golf tournament this week.
f.) JoAnn said that the hike yesterday was about 6 miles long and the weather was beautiful. Next week the hike will be at Madera Creek Trail and a stop at the gift shop. Dress warmly and in layers.
8. Group Concerns:
a.) Jim announced that Jocelyn (from the HOA management team) is in need of furniture for her new house, so if anyone has furniture, etc. that she might be able to use, please contact her at the office.
b.) Jim had one more golf joke to share!
c.)Alice K. said that in order to help new members feel more comfortable integrating into the group, she and Dennis will offer a gathering on Mar. 2. 2012 @ 4 PM for the new members. It is recommended that we do this periodically for the new members! Good idea!
9. Adjournment: Jim: Adjourned the meeting at 10:22 AM.
============================= Upcoming Events ============
Wednesdays: TOPS (take-off-pounds-sensibly) group meets weekly at the center at 10:00 AM. Thursdays: Regular SCRCR meeting at 9:00 AM in the center, unless preempted below. Thurs. Feb 23: SCRCR meeting canceled. Memorial Service for Lynn Lauro will take place at the regular meeting time.
Wed., Feb. 27: Wagon Ride/Steak Dinner @ 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail. Vail, AZ. Meet @3:30 PM at the Community Center for Car Pool. Cost is $20.00 per person. There will be a $5.00 charge per car for parking..
Thurs.,Mar.1: Senior Day at Reid Park Zoo. Meet at Community Center @ 9:00AM. As this is a Thursday, the SCRCR meeting will be canceled. Each person is on their own for lunch.
Friday, Mar. 2. 2012 @ 4 PMAlice K. said that in order to help new members feel more comfortable integrating into the group, she and Dennis will offer a gathering on Mar. 2. 2012 @ 4 PM for the new members.
Tues., Mar. 6: Opa Greek Restaurant lunch @ 1:00 PM. Car Pool @ 12:30 PM.
Thurs., Mar. 8: Birthdays.
Fri., Mar. 9: Casino.
Thurs. Mar. 15: St. Patrick’s Day brunch @ Community Center following SCRCR meeting.
Sat. Mar. 17: Thunder Canyon dinner @ 5:00 PM. Car Pool @ 4:30 PM.
Mon., Mar. 19: DeGrazia Gallery tour @ 10:30 AM. Car Pool @10:00AM. Lunch to follow at Vito and Schlomo’s.
Sat. Mar.24: Maynard’s Restaurant and Market Place @10:00 AM.
Wed. Mar.29: Carrabbas for dinner @ 5:30 PM. Car Pool @ 5:00 PM.
Tues. Apr. 3: Queen Creek Olive Mill tour and lunch @ 11:30 AM. Car Pool @9:30 AM.
Wed. Apr. 11: Gaslight Theatre Performance @ 7:00 PM. Dinner @ B.J.’s Brewhouse @ 5:00 PM. Car Pool @ 4:00 PM.
Thurs. Apr 12: Birthdays.
Fri. Apr. 13: Casino.
Sun. Apr.15: Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra performance @ 3:00 PM. Details TBD.
Thurs. Apr. 19: Tucson Botanical Gardens Butterfly Tour. Details TBD.
Wed. Apr.25: Bubb’s Grub – Dinner. Details TBD.
Sat. May 26: Wyatt Earp Days in Tombstone. Details TBD.
==================== Ongoing Activities ======================
- Hiking Group – Wednesdays. Meet in community Center Parking lot @ 8:30 AM .
- AGAM Lunches: Thursdays following games and meeting. 12:15 PM at local restaurants.
- Adjourn for Games: Please help with stacking of chairs and tables before leaving. Thank you!
