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MARDI GRAS PARADE 2OI7!

 Coming to Sundance on Tuesday,  February 28th at 3:00.

This year’s theme is “Born Be Wild”!  Calling all Mustangs, motorcycles, golf carts, bicycles, and remote control cars! Decorate your ride, put on your biker gear and get in on the fun cruising up and down the streets of Sundance during happy hour.   The parade will begin to assemble in front of Activities at 2:00.  So, pull up your lawn chair, catch some beads, and make some noise as we celebrate Mardi Gras 2017!!

Happy Hour and Prizes around the Pool to follow the parade. BYOB!!

See Terry Jones if you have questions.

( A NOTE TO PET OWNERS: If your pet is spooked by loud noises and commotion, please consider keeping it inside during the parade.  Thanks!)

Thank you…

We would like to say “Thank you” to our many friends who have helped us these past few weeks.  We have enjoyed 18 years here at Sundance and hate to leave.  We are moving to an assisted living facility.

Again, thank you so very much.     Tom & Liz Ellerbusch

Sunday Church with Pastor Scott…

The Sundance 1 RV Resort Church will be having a toy drive through the month of February. The toy drive is to supply toys for children in the Casa Grande Banner Hospital. You may drop your toys in our tub in the activity office or bring them to church each Sunday in February and you can also leave them at site #445.

Please help put a smile on a child’s face.

THANK YOU          Les & Judy Pierce

ANGEL TREE…

I would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated in a very successful Angel Tree. There are 36 children who had a wonderful Christmas, as all children should., thanks to your generosity.

We will be participating next year in the Angel Tree project with Seeds of Hope and I would like to make a request of you all.

Until your return next season, please save all of the freebies you can in the way of shampoos, soaps, conditioner, mouthwash, etc. from hotels or motels along your way home or any ventures you may make while you are away. If you go to the dentist and they give you toothbrushes, floss, toothpaste and you do not use them save them for us to use for the stockings next Christmas.

Again thank you for your help and generosity!        Lynn Wiewior

Couples Dance Class…

January 31st we will have started 3 weeks of West Coast Swing. Unless you have danced West Coast before, you will have needed to be at the first class as each class builds on the previous one.  February 28 starts 4 weeks of beginning Country Waltz.

Thursdays we will teach Pattern Dancing.  Both classes are from 10-11:30am in the Hole in the Wall.  There will be NO classes the week of Feb 20th because of the Dessert Theater.

Beginners are welcome, but a partner is required. Classes are $1 per couple. We hope to see you all there.

Kent & Sandi Reedy—Fairways

Thank You…

I would like to extend a sincere thank you for the cards, flowers, food, cookies, prayers, support and the beautiful prayer lap robe( from the quilters).

Thank you too for the loving attention that was given to Sofi during my surgeries and recovery. We are lucky to live in a Park with so many caring people. Your many kindnesses are greatly appreciated.

Thank you,  Dennie Shepard

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ALL Activity Heads…

Please get your list of Volunteers to Sue in Activities before February 15th.  The Volunteer Lunch will be March 2.

ALL STATE POTLUCKS

When you have your potlucks for this year, don’t forget to book your  2017/2018 potluck with the Activity Office.

RightPath Health Screening

On Saturday February 4, from 8:30am to 4:30pm the                         Right Path Health Screening Services will be in the Gambling Room.  A flyer was placed in your mailbox in January indicating the services and prices for their health screenings.

Northwest Potluck…

Washington / Oregon / California / Idaho

Please join us on Sunday February 12 In the Hang Out Room, 4-6pm

Please bring your beverage of choice, table service, and a dish to share. Sign-up sheet in the activities office. Thank you, Lani Bradfield

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From Sue’s Desk…

Are you ready for the busiest month of the season?  Be prepared for dances, fund raisers, state potlucks and Western Days, just to name a few. These fun events would not be possible without you, the volunteers. Thank you so much for your help and ideas!!

Super Bowl Party To celebrate the final football game of the season, please join us in the Hole in the Wall on Sunday, Feb 5 at 3:30pm. Be sure to bring a comfy chair and the beverage of your choice. The Kitchen Staff will offer dinner 4pm thru half time – for a fee – either to eat in or take out. Atlanta Falcons VS New England Patriots

February Dances

Feb 4 – Debbie & Double Eagle

Feb 25 – Dale Heinle & The Whiskey Stomp

Both dances are from 7-10pm in the Hole in the Wall. Tickets are $8 in advance or $9 at the door.

How about treating your sweetie to a

Valentines Dinner Show on Tuesday, Feb 14, right here in the Hole in the Wall. Our special romantic cordon bleu dinner will be served at 5pm , doors will open at 4:15, followed by a fantastic show featuring the live performance Peter, Paul and Mary Remembered. All this for only $16 per person! Tickets are available in the Activities Office.

Is Live Theater your ‘thing’? Then you won’t want to miss one of the 3 performances presented on Feb 21, 22 and 23 by our Sundance Thespians.  Our Dessert Theater Tickets for the 7pm shows are available in the Activities Office for only $5.

He’s Baaaack!! After being gone for a couple seasons, Brad Fitch is returning on Sunday, Feb 26, for his spectacular tribute to John Denver. This matinee is scheduled from 2-3:30pm in the Hole in the Wall.  You don’t want to miss this performance!!

Don’t know what Western Days is??? We spend the whole day on February 11 enjoying ourselves playing games, listening and dancing to music, having lunch and laughing a lot!! Most residents get involved by participating in one or more of the games or volunteering to be a monitor or timer. Others thoroughly enjoy bringing their lawn chair and being a spectator.

Please come to the Activities Office, sign up, and get involved in a great day at the park.

Please join us on Friday, Feb 10 for our annual Senior Expo where you’ll be able to visit with vendors, medical professionals, and others to learn what our community has to offer.  Door prizes and refreshments are available. We will be at your service from 9-10:30 in the Hole in the Wall.

Attention Ladies:

Our annual fashion show with our own resident models is scheduled for

Wednesday, Feb 15, 2017  

Hole in the Wall.

New Image Fashions will have their clothing and watches for sale from 10-3pm. The fashion show luncheon will take place at11:30am.

Tickets are available in the Activities Office.  Everyone is welcome to join us for this fun afternoon.

It’s Quilt Show Time – Come and enjoy the talents of our very own quilters as they display their works in the Hole in the Wall on Saturday, Feb 25, from 9-3pm. A fun-filled day is in store with door prizes, raffles, and lunch.

LaMesa RV will be displaying 3 of their units at our park on Monday, Feb 13.  This is always a fun way to see new units.

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Upcoming Events … Mark your favorite events so you don’t miss out!!!

Feb 1 & 2 – Adventureland Workampers Recruitment

Feb 3 – Country Store – 9-Noon

Feb 3 – Movie Night – 6:30pm – The Accountant

Feb 4 – MT,WY, N&S Dakota Potluck- 12-2

Feb 4 – Dance with Debbie & Dbl Eagle – 7pm

Feb 5 – Super Bowl Party – 3:30 pm

Feb 6—Sky Med Presentation 4-6PM

Feb 7 – MI Potluck – 4-6pm

Feb 8 – Softball’s Brat Dinner – 5pm

Feb 10 – Senior Expo – 9-10:30am

Feb 11 – Western Days

Feb 12 – WA, ID, CA, OR Potluck – 4-6pm

Feb 12 – Iowa Potluck – 4-6pm

Feb 14 – Valentine’s Dinner Show – 5-7pm

Feb 15 – New Image Fashion Show – 10-3pm

Feb 16 – Hale Theater Tag-a-Long – 7pm

Feb 18 – Hands Across the Border – 5pm

Feb 19 – MN Potluck – 1-3pm

Feb 21, 22 & 23 – Dessert Theater – 7pm

Feb 25 – Quilt Show – 9am-3pm

Feb 25 – Dance w/ Dale Heinle & Whiskey Creek

Feb 26 – John Denver Tribute by Brad Fitch– 2pm

Feb 27 – Shuffleboard Potluck – 1-3pm

Feb 28 – Mardi Gras Parade – 3pm

Mar 1 – Artisan’s Show—1-2pm

Mar 1 – Bernie & Red Show – 7pm

Mar 2 – Volunteer Luncheon – 11am

Mar 3 – Country Store – 9-Noon

Mar 3 – Remaining States Potluck 4-6pm

Mar 4 – Patio Sale – 8am-Noon

Mar 4 – Card Sale 9am-2pm

Mar 4 – Dance with Saguaro Sunset – 7pm

Mar 8 – WI Potluck – 4:45-6pm

Mar 9 – Sundance Variety Show – 7pm

Mar 10 – Blood Drive – 8am – Noon

Mar 11 – Arizona Opry Show Tag-a-Long

Mar 12 – Ice Cream Social Fundraiser – 2pm

Mar 15 – DeLon Country Music Show – 7pm

Mar 17 – St Patrick’s Day Parade & Dinner

Mar 18 – Dance w/ Campbell Brothers

Mar 25 – Dance w/ Dick Anderson

Mar 29 – Karaoke

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April 4 – Barro’s Tag-a-Long

April 7 – 6:30 Movie

April 12 – Neighborhood Progressive Dinner (Details to follow)

Mark your Calendar!

4 State Potluck… Montana / Wyoming / North Dakota/ South Dakota

February 4, 2017….BYOB & Table Service….Sign up Sheet in Activity

Contact: Pat LaVoie or Boomer Clifton

Our Rock Shop is now open….

Lapidary meets on Thursdays 9 –3:30pm

There is a daily fee of $3 for Lapidary users.

Silver Smithing meets on Monday & Wednesday 9-3pm

There is a daily fee of $1 for Silver Smithing

Come join us !

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Computer Club it’s not just for Geek’s …

 Have you visited the computer room? If not, now is the time. We have 9 computers, 5 with Windows10, 4 with Windows7, 2 laptop internet connections, 3 printers, 1 wireless printer, and WiFi for your tablet connections.

The computer room is run by the computer club and is open Monday thru Friday 9-11:45 & 1-3:45.   To use the computer room you will need to join the computer club or pay $1 each time you visit, to join the cost is $20 the first year and $10 each year after that. There are monitors in the computer room who may be able to help if you have problems, or they can put you in touch with someone who can help. So come visit the computer room. We are located on the back side of the library building, on Tonto.

Come and communicate with the world.

Community Service Opportunity…

 The Casa Grande Lions Club is a very active group who serve this community through a wide variety of service projects. Lion members and non-member Winter Visitors who would like to assist the local Club are welcome and appreciated.

Meetings are held the 1^st and 3^rd Thursdays of the month, 6pm ,at the American Legion Post 8, 713 N. Park Ave, Casa Grande, AZ

For more information Contact:

Jim Bradfield

Monday Night Music Jam…

The Sundance Jammers are in full swing.  If you enjoy music, then please join us each Monday @ 6:30PM in the Hole in the Wall. We will be sure to keep you entertained for over 2 hours!  All levels of talent are welcome!                       John Thalman

POWER WALKING PROGRAM

HOLE IN THE WALL

MONDAY to FRIDAY AT 9AM

(may be subject to delays)

ALL WELCOME   PLEASE JOIN US

Bingo…

 Well here we are again another month gone by, where or where do these months go?

Welcome back to all those who arrived after the holidays.  As you know if you have joined us on Tuesday evenings, we are now over 100 attendees!!  Wow, the crowd grows then does the pots too.  Everyone wants a piece of these nice winnings.

A game or two have been removed from each of our weeks, we have 4, to give us easier games and hopefully speed things up.  But I must say here we are all volunteers, we all make mistakes and thus things do get slowed up when we make those mistakes.  Please be patient with all the volunteers in Bingo.

To those who don’t know this, I will not be in charge of Bingo after this season, so we will need a volunteer to be Bingo Coordinator.  I sure would like to show the new person some of my shortcuts, but you must volunteer first. Maybe there could be two of you one for Nov to Mid Jan, and another for Mid Jan thru March.  You set up the hall, make sure the machine is plugged in and running ok, as well as a microphone system..  The job is not difficult, so please think about volunteering.

Come see us on Tues, doors open 6 so you can get a good seat, sales of the bingo papers around 6:15 and games begin at 7P sharp.  Hope to see you there.     Karen

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Cactus Needles News…

We meet on Mondays, 10 am – Noon, in the HangOut Room (unless otherwise noted in Friday flyer) to knit, crochet, loom, and cro-hook hats, scarves, cowls and blankets.  This season we have donated 233 handmade items to various charities in the Casa Grande area and are participating in the Mother Bear Care Project by sending 15 knitted teddy bears to Africa.

All are welcome – just bring your own needles/tools. We have lots of donated yarn!   Karen Fulner

FEBRUARY COUNTRY STORE…

JUST IN TIME FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

The February Country Store will be held Friday, February 3, from 9 to 12 in the Hole-in-the-Wall. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you will want to examine what over 45 vendors have on hand. Whether it’s something for your grandchildren or that special someone – you’ll find a wonderful selection from which to choose.

Come early and enjoy a cup of coffee and Danish. At 11 Richard, Karen and the kitchen crew will offer a delicious lunch of tortilla soup and half a sandwich or a cheeseburger with chips. Both lunches are $5.00 and include your choice of lemonade or iced tea.

We’ll see you on Friday, February 3 at the Country Store.

Fritzi Ferguson

Shuffleboard…

Shuffleboard has been great with several new players and many seasoned players having a good time. We encourage anyone wanting to play to come join the fun. If you need help we will teach you the basics of the game. Scheduled play is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday at 9:30.  Tuesday is bowling pin shuffle. If you want some hooting & hollering good time you should try it , it’s a fun competitive game with all the black team against all the yellow team. We will be having our annual single elimination team shuffleboard tournament starting Monday 20 February unless play in is required which we would do Fri. the 17th . We will have the sign up sheet for tournament up starting 01 Feb. thru 12 Feb. It is pot luck draw for teams (no husband wife teams). Must be park resident to play. $1.00 entry fee to play all paid back in prize money. If you want to play tournament you need to set aside the entire week We will play at 9:30 each day till complete. Wind and weather sometimes makes us cancel play. Come join the tournament it’s a fun competitive time and is welcome to all shufflers.

Joe Hess

Line Dancing…

It gives me so much joy to see all the enthusiasm in class. The new beginners are catching on fast. I’m going to do all I can to help them progress. As a guideline to good health, we have been advised that we need to do three things to increase our vitality as we grow older.

1. Exercise
2. Maintain a heart healthy diet
3. Work out our minds as well as our bodies.

Line dancing is so much fun you may forget its exercise. Come in and check us out each Tuesday 1-3pm and Thursday 1:30-3:30pm

Mickie Westrick

RC Cars

The Race is on! Races are happening every Monday and Wednesday and Friday 1:30 – 4P.M. We have been enjoying some very good racing so far this year. We have several new members and interest is growing in this activity. The cars are running fast with some very close races and as usual we have the occasional spectacular crash!

Some special dates to mark on your calendar.

Ladies Racing

Jan 31^st    1:30 – 2:30

Feb 21^st    1:30 – 2:30

Mar 21^st 1:30 – 2:30

TO ALL SPECTATORS. The stands are dedicated to racers only so please bring your own chair and do not sit too close to the track. The members really appreciate your support by watching us race however, for your own safety, please do not sit or stand too close to the track, and do not get distracted.

These cars are very fast and when an accident happens cars can clear or in some cases penetrate the safety barrier and we don’t want anyone getting struck by a car.

Tim Frost

Singles…

Meeting will be held February 19th. 3-5pm. We will be having a Pizza Party. Bring your appetite, choice of   refreshments, and $3 to cover the cost of the pizza. We will discuss March outings.

Sign up sheet will be posted in Activities.

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CAN Food Drive…

The Sundance /Fairways Veterans Group is having a CAN Food drive to support the Casa Grande Veterans Center.  The drive begins February 1 thru February 20.  They are in need of canned foods for Homeless Veterans.  Please check your pantry and drop off what you can spare at the Activities Office. LET’S HELP OUR VETERANS

Photo Club…

Photo Enthusiast can gather for our photo group every other Saturday. The next meeting will Saturday February 11 and then again on February 25. We meet in the Gambling Room from 10am to Noon.

The subject of our photos will be determined at that time. Any level of expertise is invited.  Any Digital format is welcome. We have many people with the skills to help aspiring photographers. Bring your smiles and your ideas!

Dessert Theatre…

The Dessert Theatre performances of “Sagebrush Sidekicks” will be held on February 21, 22 and 23 at 7pm each night. Tickets are only $5 and can be purchased in the Activity Office on February 1st.  You must specify which night you are going to attend. We will have limited seating each performance. So buy your tickets early to get the night you prefer.

Come on out and see your local friends and neighbors exhibit their talents and provide you with a comical evening of entertainment and enjoy a delicious dessert.  See You There!

Thank you” is all I know to say. For your thoughts, prayers, calls, visits, food, flowers, books, being my taxi driver to Dr.’s and therapy and grocery “go fer”. I appreciate it more than I can say. Sundance is the place to recuperate!  Barbara Robinson

VETERANS GROUP…

 At our last meeting we had the honor of having John Real speak on his escape from the Japanese during WWII thought the jungles of the Philippines, He was then picked up by a submarine.   It was very interesting along with many laughs. Thank you Barry Segal for arranging for John to speak. John also has a book he wrote “Rescue” which I would have to believe would be a good read.

The New Vet Center in Casa Grande opened 24 January at 318 N. Florence St. We presented the center with a donation of $500.

We are very fortunate to have Kim Rodriquez as our guest at the February Vet Meeting. She is in charge of the Vet Center in Casa Grande and the “EAGLE ONE” Mobile Veteran outreach Center. It is a modified RV. She will be bringing the “Eagle One” to our meeting February 13. All of the residents of Fairways and Sundance are welcome to do a walk through. Eagle One will be at Fairways from 9-11am and then at Sundance from 11-1pm. Please pass the word to everyone you can and invite them to take a tour of the “Eagle One”.

The meeting will be held at Fairways, February 13, 9am.

In March we will have as our guests, representatives from the “Dogs for Veterans” program. More details to follow in the March Smoke Signal.   Chris Knapton

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Pickle ball…

Reminder for all new pickleball players:  We have beginner lessons at 9am every Monday. “Novice player” time slots are set for Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 11am.

Come join in the fun!   Alan Wallbank

Genealogy …

Our genealogy group meets the first 4 Wednesday mornings of each month at 10:00am in the new Gambling Room.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

The schedule for the month of February is as follows; February 1st we will be having a roundtable about the Pinal County Genealogy Workshop that was held on January 28th. February 8th is the beginners meeting where we will be helping all the new ones who are finding their way when searching for their ancestors. If you have a computer or tablet, please bring it as we will have seasoned researchers that will help you navigate the internet. February 15th meeting we will have a speaker, Steve Packer. Steve is a volunteer at the Mesa Library and an expert on German research. February 22nd is the beginners meeting again. We encourage everyone to attend each meeting as there is something for everyone. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t “get” everything that is said.  Please speak up and ask questions. Every person who is there has something to add to the meeting and that really helps us as leaders. Looking forward to seeing each and every one of you at the next meeting. Lynn Olson  & Jeanette Keyes

Horseshoes…

The season is off to a good start,. Some new players enjoying the game, and by using a handicap system the scores come out close. We draw numbers to choose partners , play three games , each game you have a new partner. A fun time to hear the visiting and the old timers showing new players the game.

Come join us Mon , Wed,  Fri. 9:15 to around 11:00

Mark you calendars for the banquet Feb. 26. 12:00 -2:00 In Hang out room

For more info see Don at the pits

The Town Council…

The Sundance Town Council held its monthly meeting on  11-January. Alice Neuok, Chairperson, called the meeting to order with all members present. Judy Dickson, Park Manager, also attended.

Major topics discussed were:

¨ Original shower modifications didn’t work, new options are being researched

¨ New One Way Street issues including YIELD  sign requirement

¨ Park Model parking infractions

¨ Golf cart parking issues

¨ Reserved Laundry Parking signage completed

¨ Bike rack by new Sales Office lite up at night with reflectors

¨ New Metal Building policy is not being enforced

equally across all sites

¨ Next Season the Front Gate coverage will be extended

¨ Water Machine issues have increased and a better process for resolutions are being implemented

¨ The requirement for new room signage and new maps that reflect the new naming

¨ Cleaning of some rooms is not adequate

¨ New WELCOME booklet given to all new-comers identifying all activities including explanation of the activity and its schedule

¨ Ability to access WiFi 24/7 in the Quiet Room

¨ Possibility of an on-site ATM

If you desire the details on the above topics a complete set of Meeting Minutes is available in the Activities Office.

If you have any suggestions/concerns that you think might make Sundance an even better place to live please speak with one of the Town Council members and /or fill out a Comment Form found in the Activities Office.  Place the completed and signed Form in the Utility Dropbox across the hall from the Sundance Mail Room door.