Leisure World News

Leisure World News • Community • March 2022 A25 Iowa Club  Submitted by Lori Borland  The Iowa Club social and dinner was on Wednesday, January 19 with 49 in attendance. Iowa Bingo was played during social hour, which is great way to mingle and meet everyone. Please plan on attending our next social/dinner on March Saturday, 10 in the Rec. 2 Rendezvous Café. Social hour will start at 5:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. We will have “Iowa Madness” to coincide with college basketball’s March Madness tournament. Plan on wearing your favorite college teams’ apparel or colors to join in the fun! The cost is $15 per person. Please have your checks made out to Lori Borland. If paying cash, please have a note with the names. Payments can be dropped off in the box on my patio at manor 1532 from March 2 to 6. Sunday, March 6 is the deadline to RSVP. Anyone born, raised or affiliated with Iowa are welcome! We hope to see all our Iowa natives on March 10! Leisure World Community Theatre  Submitted by Denise Haala   Thank you to all who attended our production of “The Complaint Department and Lemonade!” We hope we brought some laughter to your day! Of course, because this article is being submitted before we even get on stage, we are neither able to tell you how much we raised for the Leisure World Foundation or who the winners of our 50/50 Lucky Little Lemon Tree and Cookie Count raffles are. But you know who you are. Congratulations! If watching us at work piqued some interest, please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, March 16 at 12:00 noon in the King Card Room in Rec. 1. For more information, please contact Denise Haala at 224-805-7885 or denisehaala@gmail.com. Leisure World Computer and Technology Club      Submitted by Helen Price    March will be an educational month for the Computer and Technology Club! Each Monday at 9:15 a.m. (social time at 9:00 a.m.), we have Tech for Daily Living. It is free for all Leisure World residents in a hybrid format (in-person Rec. 1 Theater or via Zoom.) Program topic and Zoom link are shared via The Post and LWAZU. Programs are offered on select Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons in the Computer classroom. Check the website for topics, dates and times. The fee is $5 for non-members. March topics include: • Windows for Beginners • Robocalls-Scams • Q&A with Chris Winter • Home Automation-Security • Buy, Sell, Earn Income on eBay • Genealogy • Online Banking-Investing • 5G’s Impact on You • Favorite Android Apps We focus on how to use available technology in our daily lives. The lab has computers with printers and high- speed internet. Volunteers help Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Annual membership is $10 per manor with access to meetings and programs. We welcome beginners, tech gurus and everyone in between! Please note, all in-person programs may be subject to change due to COVID. For more information, please visit our website at www. lwazcc.org  or contact us at  lwctclub@gmail.com. Leisure World Investment Club   Submitted by Frank Jacoby  Areyoumakingtherightmovesforyourretirement?Learn about investing, discover fresh ideas for your retirement portfolio, bounce ideas off others and experience an entertaining and social way to build your nest egg.    The Leisure World Investment Club has been educating members and residents about investing in the stock market and investing the assets of the partnership for the benefit of members since 1987. Our portfolio achieved 22% growth in 2021.  Every meeting (excluding May to October), features an education component designed to help you begin or supplement your skills as an investor. March’s meeting will explore the importance of understanding price-to-earnings ratios when buying stocks. Members enjoy access to the resources and benefits derived from our affiliation with myclub and Better Investing. Non-members, new members, beginners and seasoned investors are always welcome guests at our meetings.  We meet the second Wednesday of each month from October through April, and as needed over the summer.Ournextmeeting is on Wednesday,March9 at 1:00 p.m. Arizona time intheRec. 1Theatre and viaZoom. For more information or a meeting invitation, please contact Frank Jacoby at  frankjacoby4@gmail.com . Leisure World PEO Group    Submitted by Gayle Butler    The PEO Group meeting is on Friday, March 4 in the King Card Room in Rec. 1. Refreshments will be served at 9:00 a.m. In lieu of a program, the 2022-23 officers will be installed. After the meeting, the Safari Club has arranged to meet for lunch at Agritopia in Gilbert, followed by a tour of Bashas Western Art Museum in Chandler for our March outing. Pat Cuendet and Betsy Flatin have been busy arranging interesting outings for the sisters. All PEOs living in Leisure World are invited to join the group and to meet the sisters.   For more information, please contact President Judy Ruth at 715-558-5794 or  judyrruth449@gmail.com. Leisure World Photography Club   Submitted by Bob Bennett    The LeisureWorld PhotographyClubmeets each Saturday (October through March) from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. There will not be a regular meeting on Saturday, March 5. Members who signed up will be taking a field trip. Details for our March meetings: • March 5: Field trip to the Phoenix Scottish Highland Games for a photo shoot. • March 12: We will have a guest speaker via Zoom, Clifford Picket. His topic will be “The Ultimate Workflow.” Since we have a guest speaker, there will not be a Weekly Challenge. • March 19: We will be dark due to the Spring Art Show. • March26: TheWeeklyChallengewill be “Turquoise.” The Monthly Challenge for March is “Music.” The limit for the Monthly Challenge is three photos (8x10 or 8 ½ x 11), a title and your name on the back of each photo and place in the lockbox at manor 2312. Plans will be made soon for our “End of Season Gathering” on Saturday, April 2. For more information or to join our club, please visit https://www.lwphoto.club/. Leisure World Shalom Group     Submitted by Neesa Galanti     Anyone with an interest in Judaism is welcome to attend our meetings! The Shalom Group meets the third Sunday evening of each month from October through May. The meetings are at 7:00 p.m. in the Clubroom in Rec. 1. There is always a short business meeting, followed by an interesting program, refreshments and social time. Major Jewish Holidays are observed with special events and dinners. The group continues with summer activities, including a Fourth of July potluck and afternoon movies. The Shalom Group Torah Study class is on Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Anniversary Room in Rec. 1. Anyone who is interested in this group is welcome to attend where the Old Testament is read and discussed. For more information, please call Cindy Fowler at 602-290-2163.  For more information about the Shalom Group, please call Neesa Galanti at 206-356-2727. Let’s Do Something    Submitted by Charlotte McLaughlin Yes, it will soon be time to have a fabulous evening at the March “Let’s Do Something” event. Mark your calendar for Monday, March 7 for an enchanted evening of musical talent provided by Melissa Gardiner, director and owner of Gardiner Vocal Studios. Her students are gifted vocalists who are honing their skills for performing. We will be entertained with group songs and solos by several performers. We meet on Monday, March 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the Rec. 1 Ballroom for our potluck. Please bring a favorite dish (dessert, main dish or salad) that you would like to share with your serving utensil, plate and plastic ware,Water will be provided. After dinner, we will have our entertainment. Friends, neighbors and family are welcome! Please don’t miss it! For more information, please call Vicki Noble at 480-369-1466 or Charlotte McLaughlin Lowell at 480-476-6007. Lions Club     Submitted by Carolin Lowy     Spring is in the air and the Leisure World Lions Club will be offering three different activities for our neighbors and friends to support and have a good time while doing so. • Sat., March 5:  Spring Pancake Breakfast, tickets are $5 per person and the place to be is at Rec. 1 Ballroom from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. We will be offering vision screening for all interested residents. • Thurs., March 10: Spring Fling Fund Raising dinner, tickets are $22 and need to be purchased ahead of time. • Fri., March 18: Annual Golf Tournament, sign up in advance and the price is $35. This includes lunch and prizes.   The Lions sponsor all the above events to help provide funds for our ongoing projects, including scholarships for local high school, students’ annual book fair at Jefferson Elementary School, helping veterans through BridgingAZ, our own unique Camp Tatiyee, catering to physically challenged young people, Sunshine Acres, Clubs Offer Expires 3-31-22 www.ShelvesThatSlide.com $699 Leisure World News • November 2017 51 SAMPLE Diabetes-Glands-Thyroid s Board Certified s Abdul-Razzak Alamir, M.D. Gyan Brard, M.D. Shahzad Shadmany, M.D. 217 S 63rd Street, Suite 105 Mesa, AZ 85206 1842 E Baseline Rd, B1 Tempe, Az 85283 480-981-8088 www.valleyea.com VALLEYENDOCRINEASSOCIATES, P.C. 3- rd nd t- F n, an ips 09 re- 00 ear ity E/ rt- nts .; ist, is- n, a- ip eal s 7 ter nt. gi- Vice Chairman Musselman, Gary Manor 1346 Leisure World Experie ce: LWRules Committee and Cribbage Club. Education and Career Background: USAF Courses; AZ Real Estate Broker License; AZ Contractor’s License; OSHACertified trainer, U iv. of CA.; Fall Protection class thru Assoc. of General Contractors; Scaffold safety, PPE safety; Welding safety, electri- cal lockout and tag out; confine space training from J.J. Keller and first aid and CPR training. 2002-2008 Superintendent and Safety Director, RowlandCom panie , Inc., Scottsd le,AZ.; 1997-2001Su- perintendent, LillyHomes,Temple,TX.; 1974-1997Contractor and Real EstateBroker,Mesa,AZ.; 1954-1974UnitedStatesAir Force, Instructor in Safety, Electronics and Maintenance Management. National and Professional Organizations: SoutheastValleyBoard of Realtors;ArizonaAssoc. of Realtors Pack, andArizonaRegional MLS. Enjoys RVing, fishing and hunting. Secretary – Treasurer Hilger, Kat y Manor 1141 LeisureWorld Experience: Current Secretary/Treasurer, District 7; Secretary, Lions and Questers – Lost Dutchman # 1244 Education andCareer Background: 1970 PatrickHenryHS; Para Legal,WhiteBear LakeCommunityCollege. Analyst,Ameriprise Financi l and Secretary, Dayton’s, Minneapolis, MN. National and Profession l Organizations: Leisure World Lions and Questers Lost Dutchmen. BALLOT DISTRICT 7 (Voting instructions and resumes for each candidate on separate sheet.) OFFICIAL BALLOT – NOVEMBER 2017 CANDIDATES FORDIS TRICTCOUNCILELECTI ON Vote for ONE Candid ate for EACH Office only For the Office of DISTRICT 7 CHAIRMAN  ANDERSON, JERRY MANOR 1154  HAGAR, PAUL MANOR 1234 For the Office of DISTRICT 7 VICE-CHAIRMAN (UNOPPOSED)  MUSSELMAN, GARY MANOR 1346 For the Office of DISTRICT 7 SECRETARY / TREASURER (UNOPPOSED)  HILGER, KATHY MANOR 1141 Event will be held on Leisure World Boulevard, south of the Power Road entrance Friday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m.– noon. Shred-A-Thon