Minutes of Meeting Held June 4, 2009

Senior Citizens/Retirees of Continental Ranch

8881 N. Coachline Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85743

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Photo of a recent outing location

1. Call to Order: President Joan Travis-Triumph opened the meeting at 9:33 a.m. Jim led the pledge of allegiance. Thirty-five people were present. Joan read “Gentle Thoughts”.

2. Host/Hostess: Ed & Collette: John & Nancy Lambert were introduced and welcomed. Nila and Mike were welcomed back.

3. Vice-President: Jim: mentioned a trip to Rocky Point; the economy hurts them badly.

4. Secretary: Lew: Last week’s minutes were passed as written.

5. Treasurer: Walt: Financial status: Checking: $808, Cash: $22, Total: $830. (No extra-ordinary expenses were incurred.)

6. Coordinators Reports:

6.1 Refreshments: Jan & Linda A.: Today’s refreshments were by John & Linda with Mary J. (If unable to help as scheduled, please let Linda or Jan know by Tuesday, if possible.)

6.2 Sunshine: John & Linda D. (a) Carol reported on Elaine Schwartz’s trip to NMC. She had surgery for bowel blockage; no cancer was found. ….. (b) Joan T. reported that Don Brick was still suffering from suspected Swine Flu. He is taking heavy antibiotics and trying to build up his strength. ….. (c) Lew mentioned that Janet was now 99% blind and Frank was losing mobility in his other side. ….. (d) Joan M. had a shunt and an infected part removed. Please call if you hear of any health issues.

6.3 Philanthropy: Betty: There was not enough for a trip to the Food Bank. We are collecting stuff for making up military packages in October. It was remarked that (powdered) Crystal-Lite, Cool-ade, etc. are much looked forward to. There are now two change collection jars, one for the food bank and one for the military.

6.4 Activities: Alice B.: See the attached agenda for events in the next few weeks.

7. Old and/or New Business: None.

8. Good of the Group: (a) Alice B. said that, after a good sign-up, only four went to the Mission, but they were joined by five others at the Casino for lunch; she asked us to sign up for the 15^th July Gaslight so that we can get the discount if twenty are going. ….. (b) Joan T. read a thank-you card from Joan M. ….. (c) Joan T. mentioned extensive coverage by the local papers and TV regarding the cell tower. ….. (d) Frank congratulated Edna for her article in Windmill and her mention of vendors who gave us prizes; he is going to show it to them when he next solicits donations. ….. (e) John Lambert gave information about a future trip to Caterpillar Company. He and Nancy also got involved in discussions about the cell tower and gas station. As John said, although dormant right now, the gas station is still viable as far as Circle-K is concerned. Mike concurred and said the same applies to the tower company, although they are said to have abandoned it. Jorge thanked everyone who went to the protest meeting. ….. (f) Joan T. informed us that, in addition to birthday celebrations, we will be celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of the founding of SCRCR by Janet Knebel (Kells). ….. (g) Nila mentioned that she is collecting for various organizations and if we participated we would get 20% of the value of tickets sold. ….. (h) Alice B. needs some new ideas of where to go and where to eat; give her suggestions. ….. (i) Jim advised us that Papa Murphy’s offered to come and demonstrate baking their pizza on a barbecue. ….. (j) Barbara H. has a two-bedroom time-share in the Sedona area that she has offered to share for a couple of weeks while she is away.

9. Adjournment: 10:10 AM.

Minutes of Meeting Held May 28, 2009

1. Call to Order: President Joan Travis-Triumph opened the meeting at 9:33 a.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Forty-four people were present.

2. Host/Hostess: Ed & Collette: Several returning members were welcomed back.

3. Vice-President: Jim: Told a story about a donkey in a hole.

4. Secretary: Lew: Last week’s minutes were passed as amended --- §6.3 was 175, is 70; §8(g) was 6, is 2; §(g) was 75, is 61.

5. Treasurer: Walt: Financial status: Checking: $759, Cash: $22, Total: $781. (No extra-ordinary expenses were incurred.)

6. Coordinators Reports:

6.1 Refreshments: Jan & Linda A.: Today’s refreshments were by Vi & Don with Jan. (If unable to help as scheduled, please let Linda or Jan know by Tuesday, if possible.)

6.2 Sunshine: John & Linda D. (a) Carol reported that Elaine Schwartz had another trip to NMC. She was really sick but the problem source has not been determined. ….. (b) Joan T. reported that Don Brick was very ill after their cruise. He suffers from COPD (emphysema) so his immune system is low. Don’s doctor suspects that he might have Swine Flu; he has lost twenty pounds. Hilde has a cold. Some crew members were sick and one had attended their table. Please call if you hear of any health issues.

6.3 Philanthropy: Betty: 16 lbs of food were taken to the Food Bank. Betty said that hygienic products were also welcome. Sandy mentioned that her grand-nephew requested toilet paper and Betty suggested putting some TP into baggies for our packages to the military. They can then be put into their pockets.

6.4 Activities: Alice: See the attached agenda for events in the next few weeks.

7. Old and/or New Business: None.

8. Good of the Group: (a) Papa Murphy’s are providing free samples of their pizza today. ….. (b) Lew requested that he be informed of any errors or omissions by e-mail – that’s the main reason for sending out preliminary copies (in addition to advising non-attendees about what’s going on). ….. (c) Eighteen went to Miss Saigon and had excellent meals. ….. (d) Joan T. read a memo from Nicole Glasner which advised us of a protest meeting tonight regarding the proposed erection of a sixty-one foot imitation palm tree tower next to the children’s playground at the Windmill Pool. In it was a plea for us to call the Mayor and/or other city representatives to voice our protests. Both the Architectural Committee and the Homeowners Association are against it. The meeting is at 7:00 pm tonight at Twin Peaks and Coachline. Another meeting is to be held in Marana at 7:00 pm on 2-June. KVOA (Channel 4) will be recording events. Jorge volunteered to drive people to the Marana one. Alice B. pointed out that the tower was for AT & T only – other cell phones cannot use it, so other towers may be requested. …. (e) To clarify past statements, Alice B. reiterated that Gaslight is on 1-Dec and the Christmas party is on 9—Dec.

9. Adjournment: 10:13 AM.

Attachments: Next Meeting’s Agenda (overleaf). Lewis MacDonald Secretary.

PS: Papa Murphy’s supplied pizza appetizers first, then came back later with samples of their take-and-bake pizza, along with drinks. All agreed that the pizzas were excellent. They left several coupons for members to take home. They are located beside Cold Stone in Fry’s plaza. They said that pizzas can be made up while you wait (about five minutes) or phone ahead; they also have great salads.

Minutes of Metting Held May 21, 2009

Minutes of Meeting Held May 21, 2009

1. Call to Order: President Joan Travis-Triumph opened the meeting at 9:30 AM and led the pledge of allegiance. Thirty-five people were present.

2. Host/Hostess: Ed & Collette: New member Jeanne Lemieux was introduced. New to Tucson, she is a retired RN; her husband will be joining her in July.

3. Vice-President: Jim: In Jim’s absence, Walt told a story about drinking from a pond.

4. Secretary: Lew: Last week’s minutes were passed as printed.

5. Treasurer: Walt: Financial status: Checking: $759, Cash: $8, Total: $767. (No extra-ordinary expenses were incurred.)

6. Coordinators Reports:

6.1 Refreshments: Jan & Linda A.: Today’s refreshments were by Carol & Ed with Jorge. (If unable to help as scheduled, please let Linda or Jan know by Tuesday, if possible.)

6.2 Sunshine: John & Linda D. (a) Ernie has recovered to the point where Debbie went back to work. (b) Carol reported that Elaine Schwartz was back home after a trip to NMC for heart fibrillation. Chuck’s Alzheimer’s continues. Please call if you hear of any health issues.

6.3 Philanthropy: Betty: 175 lbs of food plus $10 check were taken to the Food Bank. Betty said that hygienic products were also welcome.

6.4 Activities: Alice: (in Denver). See the attached agenda for events in the next few weeks.

7. Old and/or New Business: None.

8. Good of the Group: (a) Papa Murphy’s are providing free samples of their pizza on the 28^th of this month. The establishment is a “take and bake” facility but the samples will be pre-cooked for us. ….. (b) Only five members were going to the Train Museum. ….. (c) Instead of going to the (closed) Red Sky Restaurant for Father’s Day, Luna Bella has agreed to the same terms ($14.95) and a reservation was made in our name. ….. (d) Lew mentioned that El Charro at Oracle & Orange Grove had also closed, but they have opened a new branch in Oro Valley. ….. (e) Ed A. reminded us to fly our flags on 14-June. ….. (f) JoAnn said that Marana was still teaching Line Dancing at our local church and they were having Water Aerobics and Ballet at the Marana swimming pool. ….. (g) Barbara H. informed us of a meeting on 6-June at Marana Civic Center, regarding erection of a 75 ft cell phone tower. John urged people to show up in person instead of mailing the petition that was distributed. ….. (h) Ed D. suggested taking money from the treasury to get stuff for the Military parcels. Betty pointed out that we already take cash to pay for the boxes and mailing thereof. ….. (i) Joan M. told us that the Tower Theater was only $5 on Thursdays; Foothills ditto on Tuesdays.

9. Adjournment: 9:56 AM