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Everyone is invited to the Cancer Support Center on Sunday, March 18th at 1pm to help create care packages for cancer patients. We’ll enjoy decadent desserts and coffee. Each person is asked to bring four (4) of one of the following items for each gift bag: Journal, pocket Kleenex, hand sanitizer, mints, Chap Stick, notepad, pen, adult coloring book, colors for adult coloring book, or anything you think would fit nicely into one of our bags for a new patient. Please RSVP to Diane Gaines at 520-426-7641 or by emailing
[email protected] if you would like to join in.
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From the General Manager Springtime in the Southwest. Soon the cacti will be blooming to remind us this season is a time of regrowth and renewal. The sun is plentiful and outdoor activities abound. The resort is swelling with events and activities in March. The Drama Club and the Chorus will hold performances this month. They serve as reminders for us to take time to laugh and sing, especially under Arizona skies. Have you thought about making Palm Creek your home? Our new Model Center is opening and our Sales staff would be happy to point out the greenbelt areas, walkways and new pool, in addition to touring you through the new homes. Why not stop by for a visit?
Kevin Flynn General Manager
I wish you all the best this season and look forward to seeing you around the property. Be Safe, Stay Healthy! —Kevin
The sky broke like an egg into full sunset… —Pamela Hansford Johnson
Photo by Palm Creek Resident Cher Ragains 3
Guest Services IT’S BEEN ANOTHER BUSY SEASON! We love all the hustle and bustle in the resort! With that said, it’s hard to start thinking about the end of the season. As you’re preparing to pack up for the season, here are some important things to keep in mind for our annual residents leaving for the summer:
Make sure to prepare your residence for the summer. Put away all outdoor items – the winds here can pick up and blow heavy items away, leading to damage and danger to other people and property. You will find Palm Creek’s guide for preparing your home for the summer at the Concierge Desk.
Check out with Guest Services to let us know when you’re leaving so we can stop your sewer & trash charges and mark you offsite for the season. We will be sending out a Resident Information Card to ensure we have the correct contact information; please make sure to return it to Guest Services before you leave as we find we sometimes have to contact people during the summer.
Check out with the Mail Room so you can have your mail forwarded.
Christy Kochen Behrens Guest Services Manager
Guest Services Hours M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm S-S 10:00am to 4:00pm
For our seasonal guests, make sure to book for next season before you go. Each year we’re getting busier and busier and you’ll want to ensure a good site early. Plus, Sun has gone to a new price plan that could increase rates based on demand so booking early is critical! Don’t forget April is still a beautiful month in Arizona so perhaps you should extend your stay a bit longer? If so, we’re offering 20% off extensions. Call or drop by Guest Services for more information. For those of you who stay year round, we will look forward to seeing you often up at Guest Services! FLASH!
—Christy
Palm Creek will not offer storage next season. Stop by Guest Services for a list of nearby storage facilities.
Palm Creek Trash Days are Mondays and Thursdays. Please ensure your bags are placed outside by 8:30am. 4
Rental Services
BROKERED RENTAL PROGRAM Are you a homeowner here at Palm Creek who is looking for a return on your investment by renting out your home? Turn your keys over to us and we’ll do the work for you, finding you tenants while you’re away. We have a full maintenance crew as well as a cleaning staff available seven days a week to care for your home’s needs during your tenant’s stay.
Yes, we’ll do it all for you:
Match Tenants
Inventory Premises
Prepare Lease Paperwork
Summerize
Collect Rent
Conduct Home Inspection
Disburse Funds
Perform Maintenance
Our Brokered Rental Program is available November 1st thru April 30th; rental timeframe must include January thru March.
Give me a call for more information or to enroll your home in our Brokered Rental Program—(520) 371-5833. You can drop me a note at
[email protected].
Tami Deeks Rental/Leasing Coordinator
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Events and Activities HELLO FRIENDS! March is already upon us, so we all get to be just a “wee bit Irish” this month. What does this mean exactly? How about fun-loving, warmhearted, patriotic people with a great sense of humor? This should be easy – I see it every day at Palm Creek – with or without Irish heritage!
Marion Nelson Event Manager
We start the month with our annual Fashion Show on March 6th, where some of your friends and fellow residents will dazzle you with new styles and warm smiles. We will feature clothing from Fosters’ Fashions (currently under consignment in our own Golf and Gift Shop). Our ever-popular Movies in the Park are back with warm evening temperatures, so be sure to mark your calendar for the 6th,13th and 20th. Bring your own comfy chairs and we’ll take care of the rest -- just like the ol’ days when you went to the drive-in movie. On the 6th we will be showing La La Land; on the 13th it will be The Founder and on the 20th we’ll be showing Going in Style. Our last dance of the season happens to be St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, with Thaddeus Rose. Be sure to buy your tickets and wear green for this fun, festive evening! Then, calling all parrotheads for our end of season party on Friday, March 23rd! Don’t miss this Jimmy Buffet tribute band with a Margaritaville theme party. Wear your island clothing and get in the spirit with us! The remaining important details can be found on page 10, but you can be sure it will be 5 o’clock somewhere! For those lucky enough to have grandkids visiting for Easter, we will have an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31st, to prevent any conflicts with church services. Please see details on page 15 and be sure to sign up in the Activities Office so we can plan accordingly. I hope your whole month is filled with four leaf clovers, dancing leprechauns and big pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. —Marion
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Events and Activities MARCH ALREADY! Here it is March already and our season is still going strong. This has been a very busy but exciting year for us, with all of the construction going on. But here we are with a new expanded ballroom, looking to a great month of fun entertainment coming our way! We are hosting a bus trip to spring training on March 17th at the Peoria Sports Complex. It will be the Seattle Mariners playing the Anaheim Angels with game time at 1:10pm. Why not join us? Cost is $60.00 per person. We have limited seating so get your
Mary Ann Brown Activities Manager
tickets as early as possible. We have two dances this month. On March 3rd we have the Newtones (formally the Realtones), playing 50’s 60’s and 70’s music. Then on March 10th we have our ever popular Kool Band. Our last dance featuring this band was sold out, so make sure you get your tickets for these last two dances while we have space available. In March we are offering two major shows: March 7th with Tennessee River, which is a tribute to Alabama, and March 18th we are presenting a tribute to Huey Lewis and the News with SuperHuey Band. Both of these should be great shows! There will be two NPA shows this month. On the 11th is Keyboard and Komedy and on the 25th we will have our last show of the season—New Odyssey. All shows are in the ballroom and start at 7:00pm. Our final Craft Fair this season will be Tuesday, March 13th, from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Don’t miss out on all of the great products our vendors will be bringing to you one last time. New Image Fashions will be here on the 20th. Stop by to see the summer fashions. You can buy some cute clothes to take back home with you. In the meantime, I have already started planning some new and fun activities for the summer and our next season. We hope to start selling tickets for next season in July so be sure to check our Facebook page this summer for the announcement of ticket sales. If you have any suggestions for bands, shows, or trips, please come to the activities office and let us know your ideas. I am always open to try something new. See you at the activities! —Mary Ann 7
Don’t Forget! Club Representative Meeting Thursday, Mar 15th 2:00pm SanTan Room
CANCER AWARENESS WEEKEND RESULTS Dear Friends, It is my extreme pleasure and privilege to share the results of our annual Cancer Awareness fundraiser from Feb 2-3, 2018. Although we hold this every year, I am always amazed by the tremendous support we receive from our residents and clubs.
As with any worthwhile fundraiser, our goal is always to raise the bar higher than the year before. I am proud to say everyone answered the call to reach another record-breaking contribution with approximately $27,000 raised for the Cancer Support Center in Casa Grande! The list of contributions is lengthy, so I will try to capture some of the highlights: Silent Auction
$3,219
Tennis Club
$2,855
Flamingos
$2,665
Pickleball
$1,500
Bingo
$1,060
Car Wash
$1,000
Softball
$925
Supported by numerous clubs and businesses Sponsored by Amazing Dental
Sponsored by Squeaky Clean
North Pool Water Aerobics $700 Lawn Bowling
$500
Quilt Raffle
$460
Shuffleboard
$400
Quilt donated by Chao Battisella
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In addition, I want to thank our lead pilot and organizer of the hot air balloons, John Ross, and his associate pilots. The hot air balloons have literally become our “trademark” for this fundraiser and add a special element to the weekend. All pilots graciously traveled at their own expense and raised $1,720 toward our cause. A heartfelt thank you also goes to all the volunteers, clubs, businesses, and employees who contributed to our Cancer Awareness Weekend! We couldn’t achieve these amazing results without your generous time, energy, and participation! ~ Marion Nelson, Event Manager
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Events and Activities Thur-Sun, March 1-4th
Monday, Mar 5th
It’s time for Duel in the Desert, where the best pickleball players in the Southwest come to dink, volley and lob. Matches start at 8:00am. Come out to watch!
It’s Bingo! Doors open at 5:30pm, card sales at 6:00pm and Bingo starts at 7:00pm in the Ballroom. Your name badge is required. Bring your dobbers, snacks, beverages and get ready for fun!
Friday, Mar 2nd Come enjoy Friday Breakfast with us! Robin is in the Kitchen whipping up something special. Breakfast will be served from 7:30—9:00am. Cost is $8.00 pp. Friday, Mar 2nd Shh...We’ll let you in on a Sneak Preview of the new Model Home Center. C’mon over from 9:00am to 4:00pm and see what the excitement is all about. Saturday, Mar 3rd An evening of dancing and music by The Newtones. This dance starts at 7:00pm in the Ballroom. Tickets are $12 pp. BYOB.
Tuesday, Mar 6th It’s Palm Creek’s annual fashion show where you’ll see your friends and neighbors as models! Enjoy chicken cordon bleu while marveling at spring and summer fashions. Tickets are $15 pp and must be purchased by Mar 2nd.
Tuesday, Mar 6th It’s our first Movie in the Park! Bring your lawn chair to Palm Park and enjoy La La Land at 6:30pm. This show stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. Refreshments available. Admission is free!
Wednesday, Mar 7th Monday, Mar 5th Join us for Monday Morning Coffee and Donuts on the Bistro Patio at 8:00am. This week’s coffee and donuts are sponsored by Soft and Pure Plumbing. Pick up your FREE ticket in the Activities Office!
Today’s Lunch features our Taco Salad. Invite your friends to join you for lunch in starting at 11:30am. Dine in the Ballroom or take your lunch out to the Patio to enjoy the fresh air. Wednesday, Mar 7th
Mon & Wed, Mar 5th and 7th It’s time for our annual golf Championships! Come out and play 36 holes to see who is the best on our greens. Please sign up at PC Golf and Gifts.
It’s time for some side-slapping music with country sounds from Tennessee River, an Alabama tribute band. This show starts at 7:00pm in the Ballroom. Tickets are $20 pp. 11
Events and Activities Thur and Fri, Mar 8 and 9th
Monday, Mar 12th
Isn’t it time you enjoy a good belly laugh or two? Join us for Palm Creek’s Drama Club performances of A New Sunrise and Off with His Head. The shows start at 7:00 pm in the Ballroom.
Join us for Monday Morning Coffee and Donuts at 8:00am on the Bistro Patio. This week’s coffee and donuts are sponsored by Amazing Dental. Pick up your FREE ticket in the Activities Office!
Friday, Mar 9th Monday, Mar 12th
Come enjoy Friday Breakfast with us! Robin is in the Kitchen whipping up something special. Breakfast will be served from 7:30—9:00am. Cost is $8.00 pp.
It’s Bingo! Doors open at 5:30pm, card sales at 6:00pm and Bingo starts at 7:00pm in the Ballroom. Your name badge is required. Bring your dobbers, snacks, beverages and get ready for fun!
Saturday, Mar 10th We are sponsoring a Blood Drive today from 8:00am until Noon in the SanTan Room. Be Palm Creek’s Hero today. Give blood. Please sign up in Activities.
Tuesday, Mar 13th It’s Craft Fair time. Look for vendors from 9:00am until 1:00pm in the Ballroom. While you are at it, stop for lunch straight from the Kitchen window!
Saturday, Mar 10th It’s Big Cup Golf time. We bet you can hit a couple holes-in-one today! The 18-hole shotgun tournament starts at 9:00am. Sign up at Palm Creek Golf and Gifts.
Tuesday, Mar 13th It’s our Movie in the Park! Bring your lawn chair to Palm Park and enjoy The Founder at 6:30pm. This show, starring Michael Keaton as Ray Kroc, will show you how McDonald’s became the biggest restaurant business in the world. Refreshments available. Admission is free!
Saturday, Mar 10th Bring your dancin’ shoes for an evening with the Kool Band. Our dance starts at 7:00pm in the Ballroom. Tickets are $12 pp. BYOB.
Wednesday, Mar 14th
Sunday, Mar 11th NPA presents Keyboard and Komedy. Come prepared for toe-tappin’, hands-clappin’ and standing ovations for this hilarious combination of music and comedy. The show starts at 7:00pm in the Ballroom. Tickets are $15 pp. 12
Today’s Lunch features our Reuben Sandwich. Invite your friends to join you for lunch in starting at 11:30am. Dine in the Ballroom or take your lunch out to the Patio to enjoy the fresh air.
Events and Activities Wed and Thur, Mar 14 and 15th
Saturday, Mar 17th
The Palm Creek Chorus presents Under Arizona Skies, depicting life in the ‘Copper State.’ Come listen to some uplifting music that will make you smile from ear to ear. Performances are in the Ballroom at 7:00pm. Tickets are $10 pp.
It’s Patio Sale time! Time to clear the clutter. Sell your items this Saturday. Stop by the Activities Office at noon on Mar 16th for a map of participating residences. The sale starts at 8:00am.
Thursday, Mar 15th It’s time for some golf followed by dinner! Our Nineand-Dine events are hosted by the Palm Creek Golf and Gifts and The Bistro. Golf at 2:30pm and dinner at 4:30pm. Please sign up at PC Golf and Gifts.
Saturday, Mar 17th Happy St. Paddy’s Day! Don your green clothing and join us tonight to dance to the high energy tunes of Thaddeus Rose. The dance starts at 7:00pm in the Ballroom. Tickets are $12 pp. BYOGB (bring your own green beverage)!
Saturday, Mar 17th
Come enjoy Friday Breakfast with us! Robin is in the Kitchen whipping up something special. Breakfast will be served from 7:30—9:00am. Cost is $8.00pp.
Hop on the bus because we’re headed out to Spring Training! We’ll watch the Angels and the Mariners prep for this year’s exciting baseball season. The bus leaves at 11:00am, with the game starting at 1:10pm. Tickets are $60 pp.
Friday, Mar 16th
Sunday, Mar 18th
Looking for the best all -you-can-eat fish dinner in Pinal County? Step right up, folks. Robin’s going to add a baked potato, salad bar, homemade bread and apple cobbler with cinnamon ice cream! Doors open at 4:30pm with the meal served at 5:00PM. Tickets are $25 pp.
Do you remember the songs The Power of Love or The Heart of Rock and Roll? If so, then you remember Huey Lewis & The News! Come listen to some great music by one of the best tribute bands around—SuperHuey. The show starts at 7:00pm in the Ballroom. Tickets are $20 pp.
Friday, Mar 16th
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Events and Activities Monday, Mar 19th
Wednesday, Mar 21st
Join us for Monday Morning Coffee and Donuts at 8:00am on the Bistro Patio. This week’s coffee and donuts are sponsored by Freedom RV. Pick up your FREE ticket in the Activities Office!
Today’s Lunch features a Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich. Invite your friends to join you for lunch in starting at 11:30am. Dine in the Ballroom or take your lunch out to the Patio to enjoy the fresh air.
Monday, Mar 19th
Friday, Mar 23rd
It’s Bingo! Doors open at 5:30pm, card sales at 6:00pm and Bingo starts at 7:00pm in the Ballroom. Your name badge is required. Bring your dobbers, snacks, beverages and get ready for fun!
This is THE party of the season! Let’s all travel to Margaritaville to celebrate a season of great friends and lots of fun. The party starts at 3:30pm with food, friends and margaritas, and then shifts gears at 5:00pm to music and dancing to Adventures in Parrotdise, music the chillaxin’ maestro—Jimmy Buffet—would approve of. Meal tickets are $5 pp. Purchase them in advance in Activities. Fins up!
Tuesday, Mar 20th New Image Fashions presents its summer collection at 10:00am on the Main Patio. Save 25-75% off retail. Come indulge in a little retail therapy.
NEW IMAGE Fashion, Clothing & Watch Sale
Tuesday, Mar 20th It’s our Movie in the Park! Bring your lawn chair to Palm Park and enjoy Going in Style at 6:30pm. This show has a star-studded cast to include Morgan Freeman, Matt Dillon and Michael Caine. Refreshments available. Admission is free!
Saturday, Mar 24th
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It’s March Madness Golf. Come play a 4-person scramble. Start time is 9:00am. The entry fee of $30 covers golf, lunch and prizes. Sign up in the pro shop.
Wednesday, Mar 21st
Sunday, Mar 25th
Do you have questions about purchasing a home here at Palm Creek? Today is your day. Nancy conducts a monthly Sales Seminar to answer question on ownership at Palm Creek. The seminar starts at 9:00am. Check with Sales for the location. (520) 371-5850.
Did you say three guys and 30 instruments? NPA presents New Odyssey, some great music spanning 50 years. There will be plenty of audience interaction with this crew! The show starts at 7:00pm in the Ballroom. Tickets are $20 pp.
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Events and Activities Monday, Mar 26th
Wednesday, Mar 28th
Join us for Monday Morning Coffee and Donuts at 8:00am on the Bistro Patio. This week’s coffee and donuts are sponsored by Arizona Pre-Need Specialist. Pick up your FREE ticket in the Activities Office!
Today’s Lunch features our favorite, Junker Dunkers, a delicious patty melt with cheeses. Invite your friends to join you for lunch in starting at 11:30am. Dine in the Ballroom or take your lunch out to the Patio to enjoy the warm sun!
Monday, Mar 26th It’s Bingo! Doors open at 5:30pm, card sales at 6:00pm and Bingo starts at 7:00pm in the Ballroom. Your name badge is required. Bring your dobbers, snacks, beverages and get ready for fun!
Tuesday, Mar 27th It’s time for some golf followed by dinner! Our Nine-and-Dine events are hosted by the Palm Creek Golf and Gifts and The Bistro. Golf at 2:30pm and dinner at 4:30pm. Please sign up at PC Golf and Gifts.
Saturday, March 31st The Easter Bunny is coming today to hide lots of eggs and goodies for the grandkids. Bring the little ones by the Putting Green next to Golf and Gifts to let them hunt for eggs at 10:00am. Please sign up in Activities.
Pictured above are 2018 Still Cruisin’ Car Show winners: Larry Rader, Classic Division; Ken Wilson, Motorcycle/Trike Division; Steve Stoiber, Muscle Car Division; Marion Nelson; Gary Weyant, Street Rod Division and People’s Choice Award; Ken, Dyer, Open Division; and Donald Fike, Truck Division. Both Ken Dyer and Gary Weyant are Palm Creek residents. Congratulations!
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Events and Activities
TO OUR PALM CREEK FRIENDS WHO ARE INVOLVED WITH MESQUITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THANK YOU SO MUCH TO:
The almost 30 volunteers who give of their time and love to read, teach math, etc. to the students.
The ladies who every year for Christmas give quilts (26) to all the new Kids Hope children. The kids love them; sometimes it’s the only blanket they have.
All the participants who played and individuals that donated prizes for the Charity Golf Tournament. What an amazing event!
Patricia Sneddon’s sister who knits hats and donates them to the children.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! —Nancy Smith 16
Events and Activities
Palm Creek Presents
MOVIES IN THE PARK Venue: Palm Park; Movies start at 6:30pm Free Admission; Bring your lawn chairs or blanket Tuesday, March 6th
La La Land - Winner of six Academy Awards Tuesday, March 13th
The Founder - The genius behind McDonalds Tuesday, March 20th
Going in Style - With one star-studded cast
Refreshments Available or Bring Your Own!
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The Bistro FINALLY The Bistro is finally open and we couldn’t be happier! The amount of people who have already visited us have definitely kept us very busy. Please be patient with us as we try to work out all the “bugs” that come with starting a new operation.
Robin Perry Food Service Manager
Table side service is a bit of a challenge and it would be very helpful if our guests would please put their table numbers on top of their black condiment rack so that we can find you. We want to ensure your hot food is served hot and your cold food stays cold. Our “patio lunches” will continue to be served from our new Kitchen in the Ballroom on Wednesdays. We do hope if weather permits, you will take the stroll down to the Bistro patio and still enjoy your lunch outside. The Wednesday patio lunches for March are:
March 7 - Taco Salad
March 14 - Reuben Sandwiches
March 21 - Breaded Tenderloin
March 28 - Junker Dunkers
Since the beautiful warm weather has returned, we will be holding Ice Cream Socials on Thursdays. Ice Cream sundaes will be served from the Kitchen window from 1:00 to 2:00pm. Why not join us?
Steve Williams Sports Grill Supervisor
SPORTS GRILL HOURS
March 1 - Banana Split at $3.50
March 8 - Hot Fudge Sundae at $3.00
March 15 - Choice of Chocolate, Strawberry or Caramel Sundae at $3.00
March 22 - Banana Split at $3.50
March 29 - Hot Fudge Sundae at $3.00
Don’t forget to visit Steve and his gang at the Sport’s Grill. He and his crew continue to grill up the best burgers in town! —Robin
Tues and Thurs 8:00am to 2:00pm Sat
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Golf and Gifts MARCH: IN LIKE A LION... It is hard to believe that we are already in March. This year is flying by! Have you noticed our course? It is very green and in great shape. I would like to extend a special thanks to Judy Reese for providing our shop with a wonderful golf painting. I encourage everyone to come by and take a look at it. March 5th and 7th
March 15th and 27th
Men’s and Women’s Club Championship
Nine & Dine
March 10th
March 24th
Big Cup Tournament
March Madness Tournament
OUR HOLE-IN-ONE CLUB’S NEWEST MEMBERS
Bill Bragg Jan 26, 2018 Hole 2
Andy Heuberger Jan 27, 2018 Hole 11
Palm Creek Golf and Gifts March 13th thru March 30th 20% Off All Merchandise (excluding Foster’s Fashions 19
Nathan Adams Golf and Gifts Supervisor
Canada Day Celebration
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Mail Room RESIDENTS The Palm Creek Mail Room acts as a secondary postal drop-off and pick-up facility for the convenience of resort residents and guests. Each day we pick up and drop off mail to the US Post Office. Please know that we handle your mail as quickly as possible. We recently received some complaints about the packages (and pink cards) not arriving on Mondays until late in the day. Please understand this is beyond our control as the US Post Office specifies the time we are able to pick up the mail. Once we receive and process the mail, it’s nearly 4:00pm. Pink Package Cards are then put into the boxes around 8:00am the next morning. This is as quick as we can notify you of your package. We are hoping this timeframe doesn’t last much longer; it is very frustrating for us too. We need your help with a parking issue. We have had some problems with cars or golf carts blocking our golf cart charging station near Lawn Bowling. Please do not park personal cars or golf carts by the charging stations. We need the station to be clear so we can plug our mail carts into them to be charged for the next day. Some of our residents will be heading home shortly for the summer. Please be sure to stop by the Mail Room with your mailing labels so that we may forward mail to you. And if you are a renter, please return your mailbox key before leaving Palm Creek. May You Have Love that Never Ends, Lots of Money and Lots of Friends, May Health be Yours in Whatever You Do and Life’s many Blessings onto You. Happy St. Patrick Day! —Donna
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Donna Cox Mail Room Supervisor
STILL MISSING! Please return our Pink Package Cards. We reuse them and are missing lots of them!
Sales Office Are You Ready to Build Your New Home? DO NOT WAIT! If you are thinking about selecting a site and having a NEW HOME built now is the time. This process will take at least five months to complete. Here’s the process:
Reserve your site
Select your favorite floor plan
Customize your home and select your decors
Send order to building center to complete home
Home is delivered, set and completed for occupancy
Last month we placed three NEW homes in the expansion area. These new homes are located on Site 2280 and Site 2282 on the Greenbelt and Site 2290 on a large corner lot big enough to store your RV next to the home! They will be completed by April. Please stop in the sales office for the details.
Additional details are available in the sales center.
The home that you liked today but decided to think about buying may be the very same home someone looked at yesterday and will buy today.
Yes, we do have Move-In Ready Village Homes in the resort. Stop by Sales today to check current inventory. And ask about the space rent incentive and seven year warranty while you are there. 22
Parade of Homes Join Nancy and the Sales Staff every Friday at 9:00am at the Sales Office to tour both NEW and PRE-OWNED homes at Palm Creek.
Sales Office WOW THE SEASON IS FLYING BY! It’s been a very busy season, with so many folks looking at and buying new and preowned homes. The time is right to buy! Want to see our NEW MODEL CENTER? Join us for a sneak preview on Friday, March 2nd between 9:00am and 4:00pm. We have eight model homes on display. Four Cavco homes and four Champion homes. They range in size from approximately 900 to 1300 square feet. On March 21st at 9am I will be conducting a Sales Seminar in the Prickly Pear Room. This is your opportunity to learn all about purchasing a home at Palm Creek. Please sign up with our sales receptionist prior to the meeting. Please join me March 9th, 16th, 23rd or 30th for my Friday morning PARADE OF NEW AND PRE-OWNED HOMES. We will meet at the sales office for coffee and donuts at 9:00am followed by a two hour golf cart tour of at least eight to ten homes.
Nancy Paupst Sales Manager
We still have an excellent selection of pre-owned homes. Stop by the Sales Office and ask for the list. Come see me at the NEW MODEL CENTER! —Nancy
OUR SALES OFFICE IS OPEN EVERY DAY Mon—Fri 8:30am—5:00pm Sat and Sun 11:00am—4:00pm
(520) 371-5850 Toll Free (877) 876-4400
Join us for a SNEAK PREVIEW of our new MODEL CENTER on Friday, March 2nd from 9:00am until 4:00pm. Look for the balloons in the new expansion area located in the northeast corner of the resort. 23
Club News
Palm Creek Chapel Presents
The Blackwood Brothers Sunday, Jan 21st 7:00pm in the Ballroom
Tickets are
First Annual Stained Glass Show & Sale Saturday, Mar 3rd 10:00am to 2:00pm Stained Glass Studio Silent auction and raffles.
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Club News Dog Agility Time for something new? Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Have you heard “you can't teach an old dog new tricks?” Well it's not true! You don't have to start training when your dog is a puppy, you can begin agility training at any age. Whether your dog is a puppy or in their senior years or just recently adopted from a rescue you can teach them dog agility. If your pup is healthy most dogs are perfectly Photo by Terry Meyers able to handle any piece of dog agility equipment. It's a great way to bond with your pet and it's fun for both handler and pet. And agility training is a healthy option for both dog and handler. It's not only good exercise but it is challenging and provides a unique type of exercise. While a walk in the park keeps a dog in shape, dashing through a tunnel and leaping over jumps or climbing an obstacle mimics the instinctive behavior of dogs in the wild. Dogs love theses types of activities and tend to be calmer and happier when challenged. For the past two months dogs of all ages and sizes have been learning dog agility in our beautiful dog agility park. Stop by the park and see how exciting and fun it can be for the dogs and handlers! While it sometimes seems that agility training is difficult it's really just playtime for you and your pet. You will be surprised how quickly your dog can pick up these skills. Classes are about over for this season but new classes will start in the fall.
Palm Creek Drama Club Presents Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Concierge Desk on Tuesday & Thursday mornings
Two Comedies
A New Sunrise and
Off With His Head Thursday and Friday, March 8th and 9th 7:00pm in the Ballroom 25
Club News Book Club The Palm Creek Book Club will meet on Friday, March 9 at 2:00pm in the Cholla Building. The book we will discuss is Marker by Robin Cook. On Friday, March 23rd (same time, same location) we will discuss Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult. In March we will also select the books for the 2018-2019 season. Keep on reading!
Photo Club The Palm Creek’s Photo Club meets on Monday mornings at 9:30am in the Sonora South Room. We welcome all skill levels – absolute beginner to accomplished photographer. Members shoot photos for weekly topics, Annual Photo Show, and a yearly Club Photo Contest. In addition, field trips and walkabouts are held for members to practice what they learn in the weekly club meetings. A weekly Photoshop Elements class is held as part of the club membership in the use of software to manage and improve photos. Please join us on Monday mornings to see if our club is for you! Tennis Club The Palm Creek Tennis Club continues their busy schedule into March. We are traveling to Chandler for another Tournament with the Cottonwood Tennis Club of Sun Lakes. There will be an In-House Tournament, the completion of a Women’s League, Round Robins, Social Tennis, and three awesome ongoing busy Clinics! Fun is the name of the game....when it comes to our Palm Creek Tennis Club. The season ends with “Our Annual Evening Under the Stars at the Courts” featuring Bunky!
Bicycle Club Dave Reiter will continue his Weekly Bicycle Rides through May15th. He rides Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The rides are 20-40 miles long at 10-14mph. Look for posts in Nextdoor or email
[email protected] to get his weekly ride schedule.
Genealogy Club Palm Creek Genealogy Club will be meeting through the month of March at 7:00pm in the SanTan room. The title for our March 6th presentation: "Is A Picture Really Worth a Thousand Words?" On March 20th we will be hearing about "The Origin and Distribution of British Surnames." Workshop topics are still to be determined, but members will have plenty of time during those evenings for asking questions and continuing their research. Visit our blog at www.palmcreekgenealogy.blogspot.com to see what we've been doing this season. 26
Club News Palm Creek History Book Club Our Book Club completed the 750 pages of The Crusades. A big read with weekly great discussions. Now on to an easier read, The Great Halifax: A World War I Story of Treachery, Tragedy, and Extraordinary Heroism by John Bacon. Everyone is welcome; join us in the Cholla Room every Thursday, at 6:30pm. Lawn Bowling The coolest patch of grass in the park! Palm Creek Lawn Bowling Club has been going strong. Several tournaments are in the books. We are still offering lessons in March. Check the sign-up sheet at the club house for available dates. On March 1st we changed our daily game starts to mornings from the afternoons. Events in March include the annual visitation of our club to Sun City West, our Novice Tournament and a club favorite - the CANAM (Canadian versus Americans). Respective countries colors come out and a great rivalry is played out all the while having a lot of fun. Canadians hope to maintain their title of champion from last season.
Scrapbooking and Cards We are looking forward to another month of creativity and fun. Join us on Mondays from 6:00pm until 10:00pm, Wednesdays 10:00am until 9:00pm, Fridays our times vary so check out our calendar in Activities or in the Ocotillo Room. When we open on Fridays at 10:00am we enjoy a travelling salad bowl lunch. Members that want to enjoy this lunch bring something to add to the salad. When we open on Fridays at noon, we eat on the Bistro Patio. Some bring their own lunch and others purchase their lunch. There is a Rubber Stamp & Scrapbook Convention coming soon in Mesa, Arizona. Check it out at www.Rubberstamopevents.com. It is scheduled for March 3th and 4th. If members are interested, we can road trip. We encourage you to visit us on one of the times we are open. We will be happy to give you a tour of our work space and the materials available to members. Membership is $5 per month. We have almost everything you will need. Cocktails and Coloring Cocktails and Coloring meets at the North Pavilion Wednesdays from 3:00— 5:00pm. Bring a beverage, your favorite coloring books, pencils, markers or crayons. Join us for a fun and relaxing time.
Women’s Billiards Do you like to laugh? Do you want to meet new friends? No knowledge needed just the desire to learn and laugh! We are a group of women that has been meeting for over two years playing pool in the Billiards Room next to Guest Services. We are not serious players although we learn something new each week. We meet Tuesdays and Fridays at 1:00pm. 27
Club News Singles Social Club We invite singles from Palm Creek to join us for social time and planned activities. We have coffee and donuts in the Sonora North Room from 7:30—8:30am every Monday morning. We hold a weekly meeting at 8:15am on Mondays. The first Thursday of every month we hold a potluck in the Ballroom from 5:00pm—9:00pm. On the second Tuesday of each month, we hold a social hour with snacks at 4:30pm on the Bistro Patio. Game night is every Thursday night at 6:00pm in the Prickly Pear Room. We plan golf games each week and hold other activities. Watch NextDoor for reminders and changes to the schedule. If you have any questions, give Dave at call at (218) 850-2894 or Flo at (480) 390-0626. Water Aerobics/Exercise The weather is nice so why not start your day in the pool? Water Aerobics is offered at the North Pool Monday thru Saturday at 8:30am and 9:30am. No experience is necessary and beginners are always welcome! Instruction starts out with some warm up exercises, progresses to toning and ends with stretches during the cooldown period. Each session lasts 45 minutes.
In the Ballroom
EVERY MONDAY
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Club News Stained Glass Shop The Stained Glass Shop is open Monday thru Friday, 9:00am until 4:00pm. The following classes are being offered: MOSAICS: Sign up was on Feb 20th. Classes are Mar 5th, 6th, 8th and 9th. COPPER FOIL: Sign up starts Mar 2nd. Classes are Mar 14th, 15th, 16th and 19th.
Wood Shop The Wood Shop is in full swing. We are open 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Any new user of the shop is required to attend an Orientation Class that is offered every Wednesday morning at 8:00am sharp. The shop does not open until 9:30am on Wednesdays. There is a $15 membership fee to join the club. Bowl Classes and Scroll Saw classes are underway, no experience needed. Come to the shop for more information. The phone number at the shop is (520) 510-5138.
Native American Flute Class and Circle We meet Thursdays from 10:00am until Noon in the Ocotillo Room. If you have ever heard a native American flute playing, more than likely you have stopped what you are doing and wondered what was that beautiful haunting sound. Would you like to be able to express those soul-songs yourself? You can with a little help and guidance. If this sounds interesting to you, contact Phil Perry, leader of the Palm Creek NAF Circle, at (719) 649-3901 or email:
[email protected].
Palm Creek Computer Club We will meet on Wednesday, Jan 3rd at 9:30am in the SanTan Room. This session will address Tweaking Windows 10, as well as providing a forum for questions and answers. Club dues are $10 for the season or $5 for a session. If you have questions, contact Mike Salter on NextDoor. Trivia Come and join with friends and neighbors for a fun filled evening of TRIVIA. Play as an individual or a team or spontaneously join a team. The evening promises to be fun, challenging and informative. We meet on Wednesdays at 5:00pm in the Prickly Pear Room located to the north of the Sales Office. Bring a dollar to be pooled into a prize. For more information contact John or Donnalee at Phone: (520) 414-3332 or email:
[email protected].
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Club News Welcome to the World of Mahjong
MAHJONG
There are primarily two forms of Mahjong being played at Palm Creek— National Mahjong (played with the 2018 card obtained from the National Organization) and Western Mahjong (an abbreviated form with special hands chosen from the Players Companion Book). For now, all players meet at the same time and join the table of their choice.
PLAY SCHEDULE CLASSES
Mondays 12:30pm in Sonora North Thursdays 6:30pm in Sonora South Friday 12:30pm in Sonora North (lessons included on Fridays)
Classes for Western are available Fridays at 12:30pm. It is best to come about 12:15pm to form tables. Come learn to play a FUN game and make new friends.
Aquafit Aquafit is conducted at the Main Pool Monday thru Saturday mornings at 8:15am. Each session lasts 45 minutes. Exercises are done in chest deep water and can be adjusted to individual needs. Come for fun, friendship and excellent exercise at the Main Pool.
Lawn Bowling If you have travelled past the lawn bowling green weekday afternoons you will have seen the afternoon game in full swing. Past members are back along with new members joining up after their 2 hour free lesson and we are all having fun. New members are bowling with other more experienced members in a fun learning format. Where else can you get a whole season of bowling any weekday that fits your schedule for $15.00 per person for the entire season? Come on over to the club and check it out. Monitors are on site mornings starting at 10:00am to provide information.
Pegs and Jokers Do you keep hearing about a board game called Pegs and Jokers? Pegs and Jokers is a North American race game for four, six or eight players, using playing-cards to move pegs around a board. Each player has five pegs, and the winners are the first team to move all their pegs from their START area to their HOME areas. It's lots of fun! Want to learn? Come to free lessons in the Adobe Room at 9:30 on Thursday mornings. 30
Club News Shuffleboard
Mac Users Group
You can find lots of your friends and neighbors on the Shuffleboard Courts Monday through Friday starting at 9:00am. Come try it a couple times to see if you like the game! The cost is $10 for the entire season. On Sundays we play pin shuffleboard. It’s $1.00 to play. Bring quarters with you. If you knock down a pin, it will cost you $.25. It’s a lot of fun! For more information, contact Nancy Bell at (360) 631-1152.
Want to learn how to use your Mac more effectively? Need help with technical issues? Join us on Tuesdays from 1:00—3:00pm in the SanTan Room. Here you can learn to make the conversion from PC’s to Mac’s go smoother, learn the nuances of Apple including iPads and iPhones, learn from other users’ experience, reduce your fear to do ‘things’ and pick up ideas from other users. You can also learn basic operations, how to manage and access files, keyboard shortcuts, how to stay current with upgrades and manage your photos. For additional information contact Larry Freeborg at (612) 7235395, email larry@steppingthroughthe gate.com or Jack McClesky at (503) 307-9737, email
[email protected].
Socrates Discussion Group Are you interested in learning from others on important issues of today and discussing philosophies? This is your opportunity to express yourself and your opinion and be heard respectfully. Come join the Socrates Discussion Group. This is your chance to keep your brain active and alert. We meet Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm—8:30pm in the Ocotillo Room. For more information contact Larry Freeborg at (612) 7235395, email larry@steppingthroughthe gate.com.
Wonder Woman Poker Tournament Our Ladies Poker Club will be holding its first annual poker tournament on Tuesday, March 13th. Wine and hors d’ouevres will be served at 5:00pm, with tournament play commencing at 6:15pm. Wonder Woman entrants must have qualified at a game earlier in the season. A second tournament, called the Contender Tournament, will be open to all other Ladies Poker players. Come join the fun and see who is crowned the Palm Creek Wonder Woman! 31
Club News FOOD DRIVE RESULTS Dear Palm Creek Community, On behalf of the Casa Grande Food Bank, Board of Directors and our volunteers, we would like to THANK YOU for your participation in the January Food Drive. We filled 19 grocery carts with food and received $1,360 in donations. The previous year we filled 13 grocery carts with food and received $1,235 in donations. GOOD JOB! I’d like to share a note from Darby of the Food Bank’s Board of Directors. "Thanks to donations like yours, we will continue to meet the growing demand within our community. We are a total volunteer organization and have been serving Casa Grande and the surrounding area since 1976. Have a Great New Year." —Ben and Lorrie Parris
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Club News Poker Club Palm Creek’s Poker Club will be holding four tournaments this month.
Sunday, March 11th—Omaha Hi/Lo
Tuesday, March 13th—Ladies Poker: Wonder Woman
Saturday, March 17th—Battle of the Sexes Texas Holdem
Wednesday, March 21st—Texas Holdem
Players in all but the Battle of the Sexes will have qualified for entry in previous tournaments this season. For Battle of the Sexes, all poker players are invited to play, however, attendance is limited to the first 96 players. It will be the top four women players battling it out at the final table with the top four men players.
Palm Creek Pickleball Club member Rosemary Reese proudly displays the Pioneer Award she recently received from USAPA. Rosemary plays an active role in the Palm Creek club by writing the club’s blog, coordinating the welcome/membership table at events and acting as club historian. For USAPA, Rosemary functions as the Assistant Director for the Southwest Region.
State Parties ILLINOIS Sunday, March 4th 5:00—10:00pm Potluck in the Ballroom Social hour with music begins at 5:00pm. Dinner at 6:00pm. Entertainment provided by Stonemags Big Show. 33
Seminars GSC Therapy Services Mar 7th Wednesday 9:00—10:30am Sonora North
Mar 8th Thursday 5:00pm SanTan Room
Join us for a free breakfast seminar where you will learn how to keep your retirement active. A free functional screening follows. Please sign up in the Activities Office.
Mature Asset Advisors Learn about important solutions to estate planning, how to qualify for simplified issue life insurance, living wills, general powers of attorney and more. BBQ dinner from Big House will be provided to attendees. Please sign up in the Activities Office.
SkyMed Takes You Home - Free Lunch! Mar 13th Tuesday 12:00pm Sonora South
Join us for pizza and a SkyMed “Takes You Home” presentation. Receive a special discount for anyone purchasing a membership at this seminar. Dream vacation voucher for all new sign ups and renewals. Please sign up in the Activities Office.
Amazing Dental Luncheon Mar 20th Tuesday 11:30am Sonora South
Learn how to save money on quality dental services in Mexico. Amazing Dental will answer all your questions and even those you may have been afraid to ask! Come enjoy lunch with Andrea and learn how you can save with Amazing Dental. Please sign up in the Activities Office.
Get out your scissors! Mesquite Elementary School is collecting BOX TOPS so that they can build shade shelters for their playground. BOX TOPS are on hundreds of products you know and love. A list is available by the collection jar in the Activities Office.
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Admin Services Fax Services Need a fax? We have made adjustments to our capabilities so we can now fax your documents. Bring our documents to the Activities Office during business hours. Your documents will be faxed or scanned and sent electronically (eFAX) through our computer. Confirmation of successful delivery can take up to 15 minutes, so please be patient. The Activities Office can also scan and send your documents via email if you have an email address instead of FAX number. The flat rate for either of these methods is $3.00 per transmission; however, we strongly recommend you obtain an email address for your recipient as confirmation is immediate.
Notary Services
Courtesy Phone
We have several
The phone by the
notaries here at Palm
Concierge Desk in
Creek. Mary Ann Brown
the Main Lobby has
in the Activities Office,
been moved to the
both Amber Moore and Nancy Paupst in
Activities Office. Please note the phone
Sales, as well as Gary Lambert in
will only be available for local calls
Operations. If you need a document
(area code 520) or toll free numbers.
notarized, please make an appointment
This phone is available only when
with one of these folks. There is no charge
Activities is open.
for notary services here at Palm Creek.
Resort Publications To become better stewards of our environment, we are encouraging our residents to sign-up to receive our monthly newsletter—The Happenings—by email. If you would like to receive this publication electronically, please stop by Activities and provide us with your email address. We will no longer send out the newsletter in the resort mail. Should you want a printed copy, you may obtain one at the Concierge Desk at Guest Services. The Ad Corner will continue to be distributed to residents via resort mail.
Input for The Happenings should be directed to Barb Poole at (520) 371-5843 or
[email protected].
Input for The Ad Corner should be directed to Glo Mason at (520) 371-5846 or
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Palm Creek Telephone Numbers Guest Services (520) 421-7000 Please note the following new telephone numbers effective September, 2017.
RESORT OFFICES
CLUB PHONE NUMBERS
Area code (520) 371-xxxx Activities
x5840
Stained Glass
(520) 340-0937
Ad Corner
x5846
Wood Shop
(520) 510-5138
Gate House
x5860
Bistro
x5866
Golf and Gifts
x5870
Happenings
x5843
Housekeeping
x5857
Kitchen
x5874
Mail Room
x5848
Maintenance
x5830
Pro Shop
x5870
Rental Office
x5833
Sales
x5850
Special Events
x5845
Sports Grill
x5867
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