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October 2020 Volume 23 Issue 10
FALL, 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S ELECTION EVENTS
Special Candidate Edition of the Sun Catcher, Available outside the Village
Center, Also on the sunflowerliving.com web site under “What’s New” tab
Meet the Candidates Session #1, Thursday, October 1, 2020, Via Zoom –
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.*
Meet the Candidates Session #2, Saturday, October 3, 2020, Via Zoom –
9 :00 a.m.– 10:30 a.m.*
Electronic ballot e-mailed, Monday, October 5, 2020, to homeowners with
valid e-mail address.
Paper ballot mailed Wednesday, October 7, 2020 to homeowners without an
e-mail address.
Ballot Box for paper ballots, from Wednesday, October 7, 2020 to Sunday
November 8th, Outside the Village Center front door.
A “voting table” for homeowners receiving an electronic ballot and prefer a
paper ballot, Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and
Thursday, October 22, 2020, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Village Center with
proximity card to receive a paper ballot to vote.
Postmark deadline for USPS mailed ballots, Monday, November 2, 2020.
Electronic & paper ballot voting closes, Sunday, November 8, 2020, 5:00
p.m.
Election Committee Ballot Count, Monday, November 9, 2020, 8:00 a.m.
Annual Meeting
Tuesday, November 10, 2020,
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Via Zoom* *Zoom invite will be sent one week prior to the
event to current e-mail addresses
2019-2020 Board of Directors
Officers
President Tom Howlin
Vice-President
John Hatzl
Treasurer Sandra Gaskill
Secretary
Nancy Hrigora
Directors David Hausman David Lambkin
Christine Schaefer
Community Manager Cathy Meek
[email protected]
Assistant Community Manager Ann Marie Gleicher
Ann.Marie@fsresidential .com
Front Desk Janice Brown
Lori Chase Nickie Kaplan
Nancy Kelly
Maintenance Staff George Pesina Jose Astorga
COMMITTEES
ACTIVITIES ARCHITECTUARAL
COVENANTS-ELECTIONS FINANCE
PRAC STATEGIC TASK FORCE
WEBSITE WELCOMING
The Sun Catcher
520.572.9780 (office) 520.572.8724 (fax) Sunflowerliving.com
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RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
SALES ● INSTALLATION ● SERVICE
Cochran Heating & Air Conditioning L.L.C.
“Expert Personalized
Service”
Call for a FREE ESTIMATE
631-9718 “Time for Furnace Check –Up”
R.O.C. 256404
Discount
for
Sunflower
Residents
788.00 +Tax
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SUNFLOWER VILLAGE CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Monday – Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Due to Covid-19 hours are limited to Registration and a
Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk & Indemnity Agreement
completed to receive an invite. NO GUESTS at this time.
“500” CARD PLAYERS
Mike Donahue 520-572-2250
ART CLUB
Barbara Strempek 520-572-1906
Billie Barron 520-812-7754
BACCHUS WINE
Sandy Persels 520-572-1936
BASKET WEAVING WIZARDS
Karen Donahue 520-572-2250
BILLIARDS
Jim Damato 520-744-7031
Don Clark 520-579-2323
Terry Boren 205-410-9263
BLOCK WATCH
Elaine Thorn 520-744-3334
BOCCE
Ed Schaefer 520-668-8630
Ed Alsobrooks 520-638-5703
BOWLING
Evie Burton 520-744-3121
BRIDGE: DUPLICATE
Tom Silverness 520-572-2365
BRIDGE: LADIES
Mary Siebert 520-850-5719
BRIDGE: MIXED
Betty Stegmiller 520-572-3808
CANASTA / HAND & FOOT
Faith Meysing 520-572-0641
CRAFTS
Jeanne Collins 520-307-0383
CRIBBAGE
Bruce Farrell 520-744-1776
DINE OUT
Ann Henson 520-744-2495
EUCHRE
Sharon Knowlton 520-743-2367
FITNESS CLUB
Sue Uden 928-916-0059
FUN POKER
Tom Vana 520-744-2616
GENEALOGY
Curtis Tyler 808-640-3602
HIKING
Melba Cope 520-744-5095
MARANA FOOD BANK LIAISON
Hulette Wyckoff 520-579-7171
Armand LaPotin 520-780-4547
GOLF - Men
Don Sanderson 520- 241-7676
Jim Chaloupka 520-572-0062
MAH JONGG
Anne Schmidt 520-572-4033
NINE HOLE GOLF - Men
Dale Tabor 520-579-9904
NINE HOLE GOLF-Ladies
Tish Tabor 520-579-9904
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
Armand LaPotin 520-780-4547
Val Goldner 520-572-9580
PHOTO WORKSHOP
Pat Miller 520-331-5736
PING PONG
Buzz Hoffmann 520-572-4258
PICKLEBALL
Terri Lackey 520-797-0349
Pat Cox 520-403-6937
PINOCHLE
Jim Damato 520-744-7031
Harlan Quinn 520-572-0355
POTLUCK CLUB
Helen Crandall 989-370-1212
QUILTING
Pat Blazick-Peterson 651-261-9862
READERS CLUB
Anita Howard 520-404-1350
ROMEO
Dick Teugh 520-579-5826
Dennis Abrams 970-231-3459
SHEEPSHEAD
Larry Melin 520-572-3604
SOCIAL CLUB
Lee Head 520-256-0730
STRENGTH AND BALANCE
Marlene Spencer 520-572-2554
SUNBIRD CAMPERS
Joe Yearous 520-744-9030
SUNFLOWER NEIGHBORS
VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION
Four days in advance please
call 520-331-5520 Leave Message
TECHNOLOGY CLUB
Tim Walter 520-775-0222
TENNIS
Rich Maust 520-834-3175
Beth Van Blaricom 425-241-1161
LADIES TENNIS
Beth Van Blaricom 425-241-1161
TRAVEL CLUB
Nancy Hrigora 810-923-4117
VETERANS
Tom Shambo 520-603-0563
Carol Taylor 520-989-0961
VINTAGE GARDENERS
Shirley Bailey 520-329-8600
Suzanne Seville 520-820-4604
WELCOME COMMITTEE
Lynn Haye 847-401-6343
Liz Perry 215-805-1774
YOGA
Leslie Parr 520-297-4833
Rev. 10/20
SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS AND THEIR CONTACTS
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ACRONYMS AND THEIR MEANING
By Tom Howlin
We often find ourselves using a language unique to Sunflower, without realizing that there are a great many
people in the community who have not been exposed to these abbreviations/acronyms. So, in probably the
shortest article I will ever write, let me try and decipher at least some of them.
ARC – Architectural Review Committee – where submissions for changes to the exterior of your house or
property go for review and consideration.
PRAC – Preservation of Reserve Asset Committee. They monitor the condition of all our fixed assets and help
to maintain the reserve asset study done by ARI.
STF – Strategic (planning) Task Force – a newly formed task force that is charged with plotting the future of
Sunflower one to ten years down the road.
CIF – Community Improvement Fund – Our basket of money, collected from buyers only, with which the
community can make improvements to existing facilities or acquire new fixed assets. Requires a vote of the
community to spend.
RFP – Request For Proposal. This is basically our system for soliciting bids from vendors.
ARI - Arizona Reserves Incorporated. The company contracted to do our annual reserve study.
Reserves – Those monies set aside on a regular basis to replace or repair our fixed assets.
SFTC – Sunflower Technology Club.
PB – Pickleball.
SFC – Sunflower Community (sometimes just SF).
SCA – Sunflower Community Association.
HOA – Homeowners Association.
BOD – Board of Directors.
I’m sure there are some I’m forgetting but we will be putting a permanent list of these up on the
Sunflowerliving.com website so people can refer to it whenever we start speaking that unique language.
SUNFLOWERLIVING WEBSITE
A place for posting upcoming club and group events
has now been added to the Announcements page on
the Sunflowerliving website (What’s New>
Announcements). Clubs and groups are encouraged
to send their information to
[email protected] to be posted on that
page.
ELECTRONIC SUGGESTIONS
By Ann Marie Gleicher
For ideas or suggestions for Sunflower Village
Center, please fill out the Suggestion form and put in
the locked box in the hall in the Village Center. You
may also email suggestions to Ann Marie at
[email protected] . The form can be
found online under forms.
MANAGER’S REPORT
By Cathy Meek
Welcome fall!! The temperatures will eventually be
cooling down coming to a beautiful time of the year
in the desert. The grass will be prepped for over
seeding soon and the rush of the Holidays will soon
be here.
Do you know how much water is being used for the
common areas of Sunflower?
The actual center which is the Village Center and the
pool used 28,424 gallons, all irrigation used
652,508 gallons for a total of 651,508 gallons used
in the billing cycle August 15th-September 15th.
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SUNFLOWER VILLAGE CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday – Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Due to COVID-19 hours are limited to Reservations and a
Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk, Indemnity Agreement, and
Covid-19 Waiver completed to receive an invite. NO GUESTS at this time.
SOME COMING EVENTS
BOARD MEETING: Wednesday, October 14th at 10:00 a.m.
MEET THE CANDIDATES; Thursday, October 1st at 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, October 3rd at 9:00 a.m.
YOGA PATIO: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Bring your own equipment and
proximity card. You must have a COVID-19 Waiver signed.
POOL COMMITTEE: Tuesday, October 6th at 10:00 a.m.
STRATEGIC TASK FORCE: Monday, October 5th at 9:00 a.m.
YOGA VIA ZOOM: Mat Yoga: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m.
GENEALOGY SOCIETY: Tuesday October 20th at 2:00 p.m. is hosting Dr. Melanie Sturgeon, who will be
speaking about "Skeletons in the Closet" via ZOOM.
FALL YARD SALE: Saturday, October 24th 7:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Sign-up deadline October 20th. Cost $5.00.
FINANCE COMMITTEE: Monday, October 26th at 10:00 a.m.
READERS CLUB: Tuesday, October 27th at 7:00 p.m.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
ACTIVITY COMMITTEE
By Vicki Keener
January 31, 2021 seems far away, but something exciting
will happen that afternoon and your Activity Committee
wants you to know what's coming, with the hope that
after this long siege with the pandemic, we can look
forward to the event.
We all want COVID-19 to be over, so we can return to
some type of normalcy, but if it isn't, precautions have
been put in place to protect all those who attend, so we
can enjoy some well-deserved entertainment.
It's the Jerry and Judy Show. They've been here
before and were thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended.
They will perform back-to-back performances so we can
limit the number of people who attend each performance.
If it's still necessary, we will require masks and social
distancing. The show will take place in the Fiesta Room.
The first show will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The
second show will start at 3:00 p.m. and end an hour later.
There will be more details as the time approaches.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
By Jim Conley, Co-Chair
Some hints on how to make submitting a property
improvement request easier on you and ARC. Using
these assures you of quick and easy passage.
Painting your house, look around if you see the color
combination you like, take a picture and submit it with
color numbers and swatches. The same goes with a wall,
patio covering, landscaping ideas, etc. Use a Model
Floor Plan of your home when submitting. They make it
easier to understand the changes. The more supportive
information you give the better the chance of quick
passing.
ARC is currently looking for a new member. If you have
been thinking of getting involved, come to one of our
meetings and see what happens.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
As a self-governing community, we are not trying to
make a profit. Our goal is to operate the HOA in an
efficient manner with the twin objectives of operating
efficiently and maintaining the livable value of both the
community assets and our individual homes. In order to
do this, we have three entities directly
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involved with the financial management of the HOA:
The BOD has the final approval of all income and
expenses, and the annual budget; The Preservation of
Reserve Assets (PRAC) determines when assets must
be repaired or replaced; and The Finance Committee
is the bookkeeper and watchdog of the finances. The
total number of paid professionals on all three groups
is zero.
Members of the community volunteer their time and
expertise to make it work. It works only if enough
members come forward and put in the time. The two
committees (PRAC and Finance) both need more
members right now. No experience is necessary:
The current members learned by joining and doing, so
can you. Signup sheets are available online or at the
front desk so please consider filling one out and
return it to the front desk ASAP. Your help is needed
and greatly appreciated.
WELCOMING COMMITTEE
By Lynn Haye
Are you a new homeowner in Sunflower? The
Welcoming Committee would love to meet you and
provide you with a helpful information packet that
includes maps, coupons, activity/club information,
etc. in your new community! Please contact Liz Perry
at [email protected] or Lynn Haye at 520-572-
6741, to help get you connected.
P.S. This is for new homeowners only, sorry no
renters.
SUNFLOWER MISSION STATEMENT
To be a vibrant, fiscally-responsible 55+ Active Adult
Community that promotes and fosters a sense of
community, offering a variety of well-maintained
amenities in an ecologically-sustainable desert
environment.
VISION STATEMENT:
Achieve the Association’s vision in an appropriate
manner for the benefit of all Association Members
by:
● Ensure sound and sustainable fiscal and
operational practices
● Uphold the governing documents through fair
and impartial governance
● Maintain and enhance community assets
● Develop and enhance effective community
communication
● Provide a broad-array of programs, lifestyle
opportunities, and amenities that build and
foster strong community relationships.
TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL
By Pat Blazick-Peterson
****Save The Dates!*****Twenty Years!****
Friday, November 6th
Saturday, November 7th
The Fine Arts and Crafts Festival reaches TWENTY
YEARS! What an accomplishment. Thank you to
the Craft Club for making this annual event happen
for Sunflower residents and the surrounding
community. Thank you to Linda Jordan for chairing
the event for the last 4 years. We really appreciated
her hard work and dedication. The Sunflower Quilters
will now take this event over for 2020.
The application is available on Sunflowerliving.
com and a hard copy may be picked up at the Front
Desk in the Village Center. Please get your
applications to the Front Desk with checks written to
the Sunflower Quilters with Fine Arts and Crafts
Festival in the memo line. Only residents of
Sunflower may be Vendors.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns,
please contact Pat Blazick-Peterson by email
at: [email protected] .
THANKS TO ALL
By Marilyn, Jenni, Jeff and Sandy
The family of K. Martin Rice greatly appreciates all
the cards, flower, and donations. Your sympathy and
kindness mean a lot to us. Marty will be missed.
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HOMEOWNER TO HOMEOWNER
REFERRAL SYSTEM
By Nickie Kaplan
Great News! The Homeowner to
Homeowner Referral System is now on-
line and accessible to all Sunflower
residents. You no longer have to enter the
Village Center to find referrals or to add
them to our list.
Here’s how to access the system on-line:
Go to: Sunflowerliving.com
Go to: “What’s New” (third blue drop-down menu)
The paragraph labeled September 10th talks about the
list
Just click on the HERE button.
This takes you to a login window that requires a User
ID and Password. Please call the desk if you don’t
know this information. Please provide us with your lot
number and address.
This will take you right into the Referral System where
you can view all types of contractors/companies/
vendors that were referred by your neighbors in
Sunflower.
If you would like to recommend a vendor or contractor,
please email Nickie at Nicolette.Kaplan@
fsresidential.com with the name of the Company, Type
of Business, Phone Number, Owner or Contact, and any
other pertinent information and I will be happy to add
your referral to the list.
If you need assistance or any further info, please don’t
hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your interest.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT
By Tim Walter
C.O.R.E. or Community Outreach
Resident Engagement: We are
currently working on pairing people
together who currently do not have
anyone they communicate with
daily. We have made over eight pairings and are
working on more. Anita Howard is pitching in on the
calling, and we are making progress slowly. If you are
interested in this endeavor, please feel free to call Tom
Shambo at 520-603-0563, Roger Daggett at 520-241-
1032, Anita Howard at 520-404-1350, or Tim Walter at
520-775-0222.
MARANA FOOD BANK
1. If you are donating by check, kindly make it out to
the Marana Community Food Bank and Resource
Center and mail it to:
THE MARANA COMMUNITY FOOD AND
RESOURCE CENTER
11734 West Grier Rd.
Marana, AZ. 85653
OR
2. If paying on-line with a credit card: Go to:
www.communtyfoodbank.org.
From the Home Page select “LOCATIONS”
Select “MARANA”
Select “DONATE”
Follow the prompt and enter your information.
For an extra layer of confidence that your donation
will be used to support the Marana location, write
“FOR MARANA RESOURCE CENTER” in the
“NOTES” block.QUESTIONS? Contact Armand
LaPotin 520-780-4547
PRIMAVERA FOUNDATION
Is no longer taking item donations at this time due to
COVID-19. For money donations, please go to their
website at primavera.org. Please continue to save
empty prescription bottles for future collections. Thank
you.
THE FALL YARD SALE IS ON!!!
By Janice Brown
Great news…the Fall
Yard Sale is coming
up!! Sign up at the
Village Center for the
Saturday, October 24th
Fall Yard Sale. There is
a $5.00 fee to defray the
cost of maps, signage,
and advertising. The
deadline for signing up
is Tuesday, October 20th.
The weather should be perfect – the time is 7:00 a.m.-
1:00 p.m.. Good luck for a successful sale. Here are
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CONTACT US—EMAIL DIRECTORY
Community Manager: Cathy Meek at [email protected]
Communicator submissions: Ann Marie Gleicher at [email protected] . Please keep notice for upcoming
events that will happen within two weeks to 75 characters or fewer and submit Thursday by 10:00 a.m. for Friday’s
Communicator.
Assistant Community Manager & Visual Lobby Display: Ann Marie Gleicher [email protected]
Sunflower Living Website: [email protected]
FRONT DESK
Lori Chase: [email protected] . Sun Catcher articles, Advertising, Proximity Cards, Directory updates,
Activities/Fitness Calendar, Art Wall volunteers, Room Reservations, and front desk services.
Janice Brown: [email protected] . Proximity cards, front desk services, Yard Sale, and Renters
Information, Charter Clubs, Block Watch, and Welcome Committee.
Nickie Kaplan: [email protected] . Proximity cards, front desk services, Homeowner to
Homeowner, and Coffee Klatch.
Nancy Kelly: [email protected] . Proximity cards, front desk services.
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Create an organized display. Lay out your items by category and display items to appeal to your customers.
Stock up on bags and newspapers. Newspapers are handy for wrapping fragile items.
Manage your money. You should be sure to have ample change on hand for your cashbox.
Advertise – Use balloons and signs with prominent
arrows, etc. to grab the attention of people driving
by.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters will not picking up items
after the sale. It will be up to you to retain your
leftover items.
SIGN UP TODAY!
PROXIMITY CARD AND POOL
RESERVATIONS
PROXIMITY CARD RULES: Rules and
Regulations, Rev. E. states that Proximity cards are
valid only for the persons to whom they are issued
and cannot be loaned, transferred, or assigned. In
order to use the pool, fitness, or any other areas, a
proximity card must also be processed at the
electronic entry point at each facility.
There have been several incidents in which residents
are scanning their assigned proximity card and then
allowing other residents into the pool. Please ensure
that you are using your individually-assigned
proximity card when you scan in to use the facilities.
Residents must each scan in individually (even if
you are in the same home). Thank you for your
cooperation.
Please do not enter the pool until your reservation
time starts (no early birds) and please exit promptly
when your reservation time is over. If you leave late,
you are delaying the time for the next group of
residents who have reservations. It is also incredibly
important that our maintenance staff has adequate
time to clean and disinfect all areas.
2020/2021 RESIDENT DIRECTORIES
By Lori Chase
The new Resident Directories will be ready for pick
up in November. There is one free directory per
household. If you want an extra copy, the cost is
$1.00. Thank you.
SIGN UP FOR 2021
By Lori Chase
If you are interested in participating in the Art Gallery
2021, please email me at lori.chase@fsresidential.
com and submit the months 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices
you are interested in displaying your art.
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SMOKE DETECTOR TIME
By Del Gustin
Friday, November 6th is the date
scheduled to have your smoke
detector or its batteries replaced if
service is due. Your Sunflower
neighbors who are sponsored by Northwest Fire,
provide this twice-yearly service for those residents
who are unable to maintain their smoke detectors
themselves. Therefore, if your batteries haven’t been
replaced in the last four years or if you wish to
replace all your smoke detectors, please stop at the
front desk to complete a request to change the
batteries (which are provided by the resident) or to
obtain information on purchasing new detectors.
Purchasing identical smoke detectors is required as
team members cannot do new wiring. (We have two
types of specs for detectors used in our homes and
information helping to order new ones at the front
desk. New detectors come with batteries.)
Residents who have completed a request form will be
called prior to November 6th to finalize an
approximate time for service – either morning or
afternoon. Teams will do their best to honor the
requested replacement time.
In providing this service, additional ladder climbers
would be helpful. If interested, please give me a call
at 520-572-0587.
CULINARY EVENTS
CANCELED: Coffee Klatch, Bacchus
Wine, R.O.M.E.O.S., O.W.L.S., Potluck, and
Ladies Lunch
CARDS AND GAMES
CANCELED: Bridge, 500 Cards, Euchre,
Cribbage, Mahjongg, Poker, Pinochle, Scrabble,
Trivial Pursuit, and Sheepshead.
BOCCE
By Ed Alsobrooks
It’s with gratitude and fond memories that the
Sunflower Bocce Club will remember our beloved
President, Marty Rice. After a long battle, Marty
passed on August 14th. We all know of his dedication
to our Club. I’m sure he’s at the “Courts of Gold”
organizing a bocce tournament. Rest in Peace, Marty.
At this writing, the Club is still playing at 8:00 a.m.
We’ve had a steady group of 8-10 players all
summer. As we move forward and the temperatures
drop, we will move back to our 1:00 p.m. winter
schedule. Ed Schaefer and I will keep you posted as
to the change.
We hope it will be soon when we begin to see our
snowbird members’ faces around the courts. Let the
chatting, laughing and sharing of summer adventures
begin.
If you’re new to Sunflower or you’ve wondered about
the game of bocce, come on out and see us. We play
on Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 a.m. in the warmer
months. (1:00 p.m. September to May) We’d love
to meet you. We’ll teach you the game basics in one
session and introduce you to some fun and friendly
folks from your neighborhood. If you decide to join
the Club, dues are a mere $5 a year. Hope to see you
out there.
If, at any time, you have questions about bocce or the
Sunflower Bocce Club, contact either Ed Schaefer
520-668-8630 or Ed Alsobrooks 520-638-5703.
BILLIARDS
Billiards play by reservations only:
Ladies’: Mondays and Thursdays
Men’s: Tuesdays and Fridays
Reservations from 11:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
SUNFLOWER MEN’S GOLF CLUB
By Don Sanderson
Lots of great golf this summer. We even got to play
some of the resort courses at a reduced price. It
might have gotten a little “toasty,” but if you drank
plenty of water, it was bearable.
We are currently composing our fall/winter schedule.
To view our upcoming events, go to our website at
sunflower.golfclub.net.
Congratulation to Ron Newhouse. Ron aced the 8th
hole at Quarry Pines on September 7th.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with our club,
we play twice a week (Monday & Thursday) at
various golf courses in the area (all the way from
Benson on the east to Tubac on the south to Casa
Grande on the north). If you enjoy the game and are
looking to make some great friends, come join us. I
can be contacted at [email protected] or
520-241-7676.
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SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
TECH ROOM FOR
MEMBERS
ONLY BY
RESERVATION
1 Hour time slots
Starting at
11:00 a.m.
2:45 p.m.
* Ping Pong if
Approved by BOD
BILLIARDS
RESERVATIONS
WOMEN’S
MONDAYS &
THURSDAYS
MEN’S
TUESDAYS &
FRIDAYS
45 min. time slots
Starting 11:15 a.m.
Until 1:45 p.m.
1 *7 Pool
8 Tennis 8 Pickleball
Men’s Golf 1 Bocce
11:15 L. Billiards
6 Meet Candidates
6 :30 Pickleball
2 *7 Pool
7 Patio Yoga
8 Tennis
8 Pickleball
9 Mat Yoga 11:15 M. Billiards
12:30 Bowling
3 *7 Pool
8 Tennis
8 Pickleball 9 Meet Candidates
POOL BY RESERVATION ONLY
1 Hour and 45 Minutes time slots
7:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
POOL HOURS
7:00 a.m.. to 5:00 p.m.
ALL ACTIVITES REQUIRER
SIGNED COVID-19 WAIVER
NO GUESTS AT THIS TIME
4 *7 Pool
6 :30 Pickleball
5 7 Patio Yoga
*7 Pool
8 Tennis 8 Pickleball
Men’s Golf 8 Bocce
9 Mat Yoga 9 Strategic Task F.
11:15 L. Billiards
6 8 Tennis
*7 Pool 8 Pickleball
7:30 Ladies 9-hole
9 ARC 10 Pool Committee
11:15 M. Billiards
1 Bocce
6 :30 Pickleball
7 *7 Pool
7 Patio Yoga8
Tennis 8 Pickleball
7:30 Men 9 hole
9 Mat Yoga
8 *7 Pool
8 Tennis 8 Pickleball
Men’s Golf 11:15 L. Billiards
1 Bocce
6 :30 Pickleball
9 *7 Pool
7 Patio Yoga
8 Tennis
8 Pickleball
9 Mat Yoga 11:15 M. Billiards
12:30 Bowling
*Candidate
10
*7 Pool
8 Tennis
8 Pickleball
11 *7 Pool
6 :30 Pickleball
12 Columbus Day
*7 Pool
7 Patio Yoga
8 Tennis 8 Pickleball
Men’s Golf 8 Bocce
9 Mat Yoga 11:15 L. Billiards
13 *7 Pool
8 Tennis
8 Pickleball
7:30 Ladies 9-hole 11:15 M. Billiards
1 Bocce
6 :30 Pickleball
14 10 BOD MEET
BY ZOOM
*7 Pool
7 Patio Yoga
8 Tennis 8 Pickleball
7:30 Men 9 hole
9 Mat Yoga
15 *7 Pool
8 Tennis 8 Pickleball
Men’s Golf 10 Ping Pong*
11:15 L. Billiards
1 Bocce
6 :30 Pickleball
16 *7 Pool
7 Patio Yoga
8 Tennis
8 Pickleball
9 Mat Yoga 11:15 M. Billiards
12:30 Bowling
17 *7 Pool
8 Tennis
8 Pickleball
18 *7 Pool
6 :30 Pickleball
19 *7 Pool
7 Patio Yoga
8 Tennis 8 Pickleball
Men’s Golf 8 Bocce
9 Mat Yoga 11:15 L. Billiards
20 *7 Pool
8 Tennis
8 Pickleball
7:30 Ladies 9-hole
9 ARC
11:15 M. Billiards
1 Bocce 2 Genealogy 6 :30
Pickleball 7
Readers Club
21 *7 Pool
7 Patio Yoga
8 Tennis 8 Pickleball
7:30 Men 9 hole
9 Mat Yoga 10 Ping Pong*
22 *7 Pool
8 Tennis 8 Pickleball
Men’s Golf 11:15 L. Billiards
1 Bocce
6 :30 Pickleball
23 *7 Pool
7 Patio Yoga
8 Tennis
8 Pickleball
9 Mat Yoga 11:15 M. Billiards
12:30 Bowling
24 *7 Pool
7 Yard Sale
8 Tennis
8 Pickleball
25
*7 Pool
6 :30 Pickleball
26 *7 Pool
7 Patio Yoga
8 Tennis 8 Pickleball
Men’s Golf 8 Bocce
9 Mat Yoga 10 Finance Mtg
11:15 L. Billiards
27 *7 Pool
8 Tennis 8 Pickleball
7:30 Ladies 9-hole 11:15 M. Billiards
1 Bocce
6 :30 Pickleball
28 *7 Pool
7 Patio Yoga
8 Tennis 8 Pickleball
7:30 Men 9 hole
9 Mat Yoga 10 Ping Pong*
29 *7 Pool
8 Tennis 8 Pickleball
Men’s Golf 11:15 L. Billiards
1 Bocce
6 :30 Pickleball
31 *7 Pool
8 Tennis
8 Pickleball
30 *7 Pool
7 Patio Yoga
8 Tennis
8 Pickleball
9 Mat Yoga 11:15 M. Billiards
12:30 Bowling
OCTOBER 2020 CALENDAR
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PING PONG GROUP
By Buzz Hoffmann
On behalf of the Ping Pong Group, I will present to
the Board of Directors on Wednesday, October 14th
at Board Meeting, that we play ping pong on the back
patio on Thursday, October 15th, and Wednesdays
21st, and 28th. If they approve, please bring your own
paddles.
You must have a COVID-19 Waiver completed.
Please bring your proximity card and scan in the
Village Center and then exit to ping pong tables on
the back patio.
BOWLING NEWS
By Valerie Wold
We may be small, but there is a heck of a lot of talent
in our group! Soon the snowbirds will be back to
supplement our attendance! Looking forward to that
and the cooler weather! Bring it on Fall!
Personal Best – Game and/or Series… · John Hoover 234/658 game/series
· Gary Scott 223 game
· Larry Wold 612 series
· Valerie Wold 226 game
· Don Preuss 233 game
· Shirley Nellson 147 game
Splits & Washouts converted… · Gary Scott 2-7
· Shirley Nellson 3-9-10
· Bonnie Scott 4-7-10
· John Hoover 5-7
CONGRATS to all!!!
Bowling takes place on Friday afternoons at Fiesta
Lanes. Please come by 12:30 p.m. for a 12:45 p.m.
start. Please call Evie Burton at 520-744-3121 with
any questions. We’d love to have you join us!
LADIES 9 HOLE GOLF
By Tish Tabor
Come and play with the Desert Ladies Nine Hole
Golf Group for a fun round of golf on Tuesdays, at
the beautiful Quarry Pines Golf course just 10
minutes away. The goal is to have fun no matter
what your skill level is, while improving your game.
Please sign up before the Monday of each week that
you wish to play. If friends or family are visiting,
they are welcome to play with us.
In the Spring and Summer, we play the back 9 holes
starting at 7:30 a.m. In the Winter and Fall, we play
the front nine starting at 2:00 p.m. Please arrive ½
hour early for a warm-up or in case they let us out a
little early. We look forward to seeing you there.
For more information, contact Tish Tabor
520-579-9904.
MEN’S 9 HOLE
By Dale Tabor
The Men’s Nine Hole Golf Group welcomes our
Sunflower Community to fun golf. We hope you will
challenge yourself to the game and enjoy playing the
beautiful golf course that is your neighbor “The
Quarry Pines” located just 10 minutes from
Sunflower.
Yes, we all want to play the game well; however, we
are a fun group and that’s what we feel golf is about.
So, take a couple of hours out of your busy schedule
on Wednesdays and join us! Should you have family
or friends in town they, are welcome to play.
Spring-summer we play the back nine 7:30 a.m.
Fall-winter the front nine is played at 2:00 p.m. We
will be looking forward to seeing you at the “T” box.
If you have questions, call Dale Tabor at 520-579-
9904.
PICKLEBALL CLUB
By Terri Lackey
The Pickleball Club is welcoming the new FALL
Hours for OCTOBER!!!!
Any Sunflower resident who wants to play on the
Pickleball Courts must sign the Sunflower Liability
Waiver AND be a member of the Pickleball Club.
When you have signed the waiver, please notify Terri
or Billy Lackey at 520-797-0349. We are offering
free membership until the end of October. Only
Pickleball Club members can be on the courts.
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I would like to remind club members to read the new
rules posted on the gate for playing pickleball at
Sunflower.
For beginners interested in learning the game, free
lessons can be arranged by calling or texting Billy
Lackey at 520-870-9111. We have all the equipment
needed so you just provide a good pair of athletic
shoes and a bottle of water.
Social/Beginners play Tuesday, Thursday, and
Sunday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Competitive/Advanced play Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, and Friday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to
10:00 a.m.
All levels play Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. to
10:00 a.m.
The above hours are scheduled play times. All
players are welcomed to start play at 7:00 a.m.
and start play later at 6:30 p.m. if the need arises
because of the heat. The courts are open every day
with the available times listed on the gate of court #3.
SUNFLOWER TENNIS CLUB
By Binki Thalman
Welcome back to our players who have been away
for the summer. With the morning temperatures
improving, we hope to see more play. If you’re new
to Sunflower, haven’t played in awhile or your skills
are a bit rusty, you are encouraged to come out for
informal round-robin play at 8:00 a.m. If you prefer a
more serious game, then join us for scheduled
doubles.
Here’s the Sunflower doubles schedule for October:
Mixed Doubles: 8:00 a.m. Monday, Wednesday,
Friday, and Saturday.
Ladies Doubles: 8:00 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
Sunflower Scheduled Doubles—times will be in your
sign-up email.
To sign up for Scheduled Doubles, or tennis
questions in general, please contact Rich
Maust ([email protected] ).
ALL CLUB MEETINGS HELD AT THE
VILLAGE CENTER ARE CANCELED BY
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE.
ACTIVITES & CLUBS
CRAFT CLUB
By Jeanne M Collins
The Craft Club has been on hiatus for the summer
months. We normally would resume meeting in
October, but because of the virus it’s unknon at this
time when we will start up again.
We might be on a break but are always on the lookout
for new craft ideas. If you come across a project that
you think we might enjoy, bring it to our attention.
We welcome everyone interested in learning a new
craft. The Craft Club meets every Monday from
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you wish to join us, the
annual fee is $5.00.
I hope everyone stays safe.
SUNFLOWER GENEALOGY SOCIETY By Arnold Mabile
The Tuesday, October 20th SGS Zoom session will
begin at 2:00 p.m. and feature a presentation by Dr.
Melanie Sturgeon, entitled “Skeletons in the Closet.”
It’s a great topic given that October is Halloween
month. Untold numbers of genealogists may have
struggled with the question of how to handle relatives
they would rather not have in their family tree. This
session will give you hints as to how you might
artfully handle the inclusion of such unsavory family
members in your genealogy work. As, ideally, we
would not want to hold out important information that
enriches our family stories.
Dr. Sturgeon has a Ph.D. in history and has taught
family history classes for a number of years. She
works closely with Arizona State and local
government agencies to identify and preserve their
permanent/historical records. She has been a board
member of the National Association of Government
Archives and Records Administrators and, among
many kudos she has received, she was presented a
lifetime achievement award from the Conference of
Inter-Mountain Archivists in 2015. She is well
prepared to share ideas around opening up
genealogical closets and transforming the skeletons
inside into a valuable contribution to completing your
family story.
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BINGO
By Rosie Kubiak
Rosie sends her love, but it appears there will be too
many restrictions in place yet in October to hold a
proper BINGO. We will notify everyone with the
Sunflower Communicator if that changes. We are
looking forward to getting together to roll that cage
once again!
FITNESS CLUB
By Sue Uden
Classes will resume when we are given the ok.
Remember, in order to attend classes when they do
resume, you will need a signed waiver on file with
the office.
Water Aerobics: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Punch card and
membership card required. You may participate for
free 2 times.
Stretch and Tone with Margo: Tuesday and
Thursday in the Fiesta Room from 8:30 a.m-9:30 a.m.
Participants must have their own ball, stretch band
and hand weights. No punch card is required.
Yearly membership cards: $15.00
Punch cards: $23.00
SUNFLOWER SOCIAL CLUB
By Frances Gauthier
In normal times, this is the month that we would be
asking people to consider running for an officer
position for the coming year. We have our annual
Election of Officers in November. However, due to
the current circumstances, we will hold off until we
are able to meet again.
SUNFLOWER COMMUNITY
VETERANS CLUB
By Richard Long
The first Veterans Club monthly meeting since March
was held via Zoom on September 2nd. It was
attended by about 20 members and was well received.
Rudy Cota III delivered some exciting news about
future funding for both the VA and the Department of
Defense. Our October 7th meeting will also be on
Zoom. Nicole Contreras, administrator for Arizona
Veterans Memorial Cemetery, will be our featured
speaker.
Mark your calendars for our Annual Fundraising
BBQ lunch. It will be November 18th and will be a
takeout meal served from the patio. The menu will be
pulled BBQ pork and beef (each $12 ticket will get 2
sandwiches with meat of your choice). Also included
are coleslaw, baked beans, potato chips, and dessert.
Tickets are currently available for purchase online.
You will also be able to buy tickets on the patio later
in October. Those ticket sale dates are yet to be
determined. Checks will be the preferred method of
payment.
To buy BBQ tickets online right now, or to make a
donation to the Veterans Club, go to
sunflowerliving.com, then click on Resident
Information. Scroll down to Clubs/Groups. The list
is alphabetical. Click Veterans Web page. Enter the
amount and then fill out the form. You can pay using
PayPal or credit card.
To buy your tickets early by mail, send check payable
to “Veterans Club” to Carol Taylor. Her address is in
the directory and last month’s newsletter.
SUNFLOWER READERS
By Anita Howard
Our Zoom meeting will be the fourth Tuesday of each
month at 7:00 p.m. If you would like to be included
and receive a Zoom invitation, please contact Anita at
the email address below.
The Readers’ Club will continue to compile a list of
books for the fall and winter. If you would like to be a
part of that process, or would like to be on our
mailing list, contact Anita Howard at arh1967
@gmail.com. A call for books was made to the
members, and we will send out the October book
choice in the Communicator.
SUNFLOWER TRAVEL CLUB
By Frances Gauthier
The Travel Club Board met to discuss possible trips
for the coming season. At this point in time, it
appears that we won’t be offering anything until after
January.
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TECH CLUB
By Tim Walter
October 21st will be our open meeting, on Zoom, and
Lucy Howlin will be teaching us about Shutterfly.
Digital photo organization is always a topic of
discussion, as well. Bring your tricks and tips!
Members will receive the link. If you are not a
member, please call the Village Center to join. If you
join as a new member, your membership will extend
through 2021. Call for details.
The help sessions will continue, using Zoom on
Sunday afternoons, but only by request. Please call
Tim Walter 520-775-0222 or Anita Howard 520-404-
1350 to set up a session if you need help.
YOGA VIA ZOOM
By Maddie Carr
YOGA VIA ZOOM classes, not affiliated with the
YOGA CLUB, will continue and are led by Maddie
Carr.
Mat Yoga: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
From 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
If you have any questions, email Maddie at
[email protected] .
YOGA CLUB
By Leslie Parr
The YOGA CLUB has resumed classes on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays which began Monday,
September 21st from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. outside on
the back patio of the Village Center. You must have a
COVID-19 Waiver filed with the office to
participate. Please bring your own mat, towel or
blanket, stretch band, pen to sign the Yoga Waiver
and any other equipment you need. Social distancing
will be required with a group. If you have any
questions, please call Leslie Parr, Yoga Club
President, at 520-297-4833.
HEALTH & SAFETY
AL-ANON MEETING, Silverbell Serenity
Group meets Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at
Lord of Grace Church
7250 N. Cortaro Road in the Fellowship Hall.
For more information call
Barbara at 520-820-5523
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP
For information on The Alzheimer's Association
Caregivers Support Group, please call 520-322-6601.
Support groups provide a forum to share feelings,
concerns, information, and serve as a way of
supporting and encouraging each other.
SUNFLOWER NEIGHBORS
Sunflower Neighbors is a group of volunteers who
donate time, transportation, and understanding to
other Sunflower residents. We provide free rides to
doctors, dentists, and other medical appointments to
those who are unable to drive, but donations are
always welcome.
Our phone number is 520-331-5520; leave a message
with any special needs (wheelchair, etc.). We need at
least 4 days notice to locate available volunteers. In
an emergency, call 911 or a taxi service.
If you are available to volunteer, contact Betty
Piotrowski at 520-744-1776.
BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR GROUP
By Jan Keogh
There is a wonderful sisterhood of Breast Cancer
Survivors here at Sunflower. Whether you are newly
diagnosed, currently in treatment or are a long-time
survivor, we will welcome you.
We have been meeting for 11 years. We share our
fears, joys, sorrows, and triumphs. This group has
been here for each other and we support each other in
any way we can. We meet in the privacy of our
homes and have also been known to go out to lunch
and have some fun.
For more information about meetings or to ask
questions, contact Betty Piotrowski 520-744-1776.
Please come and join us.
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STRENGTH AND BALANCE
By Marlene Spencer
Not knowing when everything will be opening, I will
definitely continue doing this class, when allowed.
Thank you and stay healthy.
COMMUNICATOR
To subscribe to the Communicator Newsletter, go to
our website, www.sunflowerliving.com, and click the
"Subscribe . . ." button at the upper right of the
page. Part way down the new page you will see a
"Subscription Form" link - simply click on the link,
fill out and submit the form. You will receive a
confirmation email; please respond to it as directed.
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