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APRIL 2021 Volume 24 Issue 4
THE FINAL WORD ON CIF
By Tom Howlin
There is misinformation being discussed throughout the community about the
pending Community Improvement Fund (CIF) projects. I would like to offer
some final thoughts on the projects and to address some of the misconceptions.
The board did not decide on the CIF projects, the community did through a
couple of different polls. The fact that some special interest items were not
prioritized by the community is just the facts of the matter. Perhaps in future
projects, should these special interests be properly presented and promoted,
they may well end up on a future list.
Much is being made of the legal settlement that is in place regarding the courts
and how it should be overridden by a change to the CC&R’s and even
questioning why, in five years since the settlement, previous boards have not
attempted to change the CC&R’s. The March agenda includes the topic of
CC&R review where a motion will be made by this writer to form an ad-hoc
committee to make changes to the
CC&R’s – not just those relevant to the
sport courts but to a number of other
outdated items in our governing
documents. A resident of Sunflower has
agreed to chair that ad-hoc committee, if
it is approved by the overall board.
Please be aware that this requires
volunteer committee members, time to
review and rewrite and a 2/3 Yes vote of
all residents.
Pictured a sample of a water curtain.
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2020-2021 Board of Directors
Officers
President Nancy Hrigora
Vice-President David Lambkin
Treasurer John Hatzl
Secretary
Sandra Gaskill
Directors David Hausman
Tom Howlin Christine Schaefer
Community Manager Andrea Eisenhauer
Assistant Manager
Margie Rivera
Resident Coordinator Lori Chase
Nickie Kaplan Joan Lisa
Debra Pohlenz
Maintenance Staff George Pesina Jose Astorga
Sarah Navarro
COMMITTEES ACTIVITIES
ARCHITECTURAL COVENANTS-ELECTIONS
FINANCE LANDSCAPE
PRAC STATEGIC TASK FORCE
WEBSITE WELCOMING
The Sun Catcher
520.572.9780 (office) 520.572.8724 (fax) Sunflowerliving.com
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
SALES ● INSTALLATION ● SERVICE
Cochran Heating & Air Conditioning L.L.C.
“Expert Personalized
Service”
Call for a FREE ESTIMATE
631-9718 “Time for Air Conditioner Check –Up”
R.O.C. 256404
Discount
for
Sunflower
Residents
SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS AND THEIR CONTACTS
SUNFLOWER VILLAGE CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday – Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
April 4th Easter Holiday Village Center Open from 11:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Beginning Monday, April 12th 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday & Sundays 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
COVID-19 Waiver & Masks Required to Enter the Village Center
NO GUESTS at this time.
“500” CARD PLAYERS
Mike Donahue 520-572-2250
ART CLUB
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
Joe Malone 520-572-4697
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
EUCHRE
Sharon Knowlton 520-743-2367
FITNESS CLUB
Sue Uden 928-916-0059
FUN POKER
Tom Vana 520-744-2616
GENEALOGY
Sue Cerri 248-804-3069
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
PRIMAVERA FOUNDATION
Liz Perry 215-805-1774
Patrick Steliga 262-422-8791
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
Suzanne Seville 520-820-4604
WELCOME COMMITTEE
Lynn Haye 847-401-6343
Liz Perry 215-805-1774
YOGA
Leslie Parr 520-297-4833
Rev. 4/21
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Another issue that people seem to ignore is the impact on our reserves. There are those
that completely ignore the admonition that is made on the very first page of the reserve
study every year: “The objective of your multi-year Funding Plan is to Fully Fund
Reserves….”. Not to fund them at 70%, 75% or anything less than 100% (or more).”
Overspending reserves reduces the overall percentage funded and thus, to FULLY FUND
reserves, we must ultimately get that shortage back from homeowners. Those who believe reserves funded at
70% is sufficient do not seem to understand that overall, we spend well over 100% of the amount reserved for
most projects. So, we spend more than 100% but some want us only fund to at 70% - does that make any kind
of economic sense to anyone?
And overspend we will, if CIF is turned down. The courts must be resurfaced and improved, and the cost is
$182,000 with only $114,000 reserved (based on a year-old estimate, it’s entirely possible that number has
increased significantly). You should not be asked to pay that money out of your individual pocket when the
CIF program was started just to fund improvements like this.
And the accusation that current home sales are being hurt by the court settlement limiting pickleball play is
even more disingenuous. Please ask any realtor how difficult it has been to sell a Sunflower home in the last
year. They will tell you that they only wish there was more inventory. No home has failed to sell because of
the lack of a specific amenity – a particular buyer may have walked away, only to make room for other buyers
that were lined up behind them.
Now, the overall condition of the courts can hurt housing values because people expect quality amenities in a
community like ours. It isn’t just the condition of the pickleball side of the courts, it is the condition of all the
courts that is critical to home values. Just as the condition of the pool is important to home values.
CIF will benefit the entire community. Even those that are going to vote no. If it fails, it does no one any
good. It took almost two years to poll the community, work up plans, get estimates, make presentations and
bring this to a vote. Do we really want to wait another two years to possibly bring forth other ideas? I hope
not.
Please participate and VOTE in the CIF election.
The electronic and paper ballot CIF voting closes on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY MANAGER
By Andrea Eisenhauer
Can you believe we are already a quarter of the way through 2021? I just have a few reminders for this month:
Semi-Annual assessments are due April 1st, if you have not yet paid your HOA fees, please do so. We do
accept checks at the Village Center. If you prefer to complete your payment on-line or through your own
bank, that will work as well.
If you have not yet completed your age verification form, please visit the Village Center with a valid ID for the
staff to verify, it only takes a few minutes.
Lastly, the CIF voting closes April 19th at 5:00 p.m. So remember, your vote is important. If you have any
questions, concerns or need any additional information on any of the above items, please do not hesitate to
reach out to [email protected] or 520-572-9780.
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
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
Andrea Eisenhauer at: [email protected]. The form
can be found online under forms.
SOME UP COMING EVENTS
*BOARD MEETING: Wednesday, April 21st at 10:00 a.m. *Meetings by
YOGA PATIO: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Bring your own equipment and
proximity card. You must have a COVID-19 Waiver signed.
STRENGTH & BALANCE: Fridays at 1:00 p.m. on the back patio. You must have a COVID-19 Waiver signed.
*YOGA VIA ZOOM: Mat Yoga: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m.
PRAC MEETING: Thursday, April 1st at 10:00 a.m.
*VETERANS CLUB: Wednesday, April 7th at 9:30 a.m.
*TECH CLUB: Wednesday, April 14h at 10:00 a.m.
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT FUND (CIF) VOTING DEADLINE: Monday, April 19th
*FINANCE COMMITTEE: Monday, April 19th at 10:00 a.m.
*GENEALOGY SOCIETY: Tuesday, April 20th at 2 :00 p.m. "I Found the Record, Now What" by Suzanne
Brayer
SPRING YARD SALE: Saturday, April 24th 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You may pick up participants’ map by the
front door of the Village Center starting on Thursday.
LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE: Tuesday, April 27th at 10:00 a.m.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP: Tuesday, April 27th at 10:30 a.m. in Craft Room
SUNFLOWER READERS: Tuesday, April 27th at 2:00 p.m. on Sunflower’s Back Patio
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
By Jim Conley Co - Chair
By the time this issue of the Sun Catcher reaches you,
AAM will be doing inspections and you, if guilty,
may be receiving a reminder letter that you are not in
compliance with some rule. Please take a look
around the outside of your house for items that should
not be there and remove them. Bushes that did not
survive the winter without damage may need
trimming. With spring, comes weeds and they need to
be sprayed or removed in some way. Trash cans
should not be left out after pick up. These are all
violations that will be written up.
Just a reminder to old-time residents that ARC does
not do the inspections-AAM does them all year long.
ARC is responsible for home sales final inspections.
If there are violations found and they are severe
enough, the sale is postponed until the violation is
fixed. If you plan on doing any work around your
house, ALWAYS go thru ARC.
WELCOME TO SUNFLOWER, NEW
HOMEOWNERS!
By Liz Perry
Allow us to introduce ourselves. We are the official
Welcome Committee of Sunflower. One of our
duties is to make a call to your home; and if desired,
to bring a Welcome Bag filled with local maps,
coupons, etc. Normally, we would sit and visit with
you. But due to COVID-19, this is not possible at
this time. Please let us know if you would like to
have a bag dropped off at your home. We realize that
some of you may not even be in your home at this
time, due to the pandemic, so we can hold until your
return.
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In the meantime, if you have any questions, feel free
to reach out to any of us with questions about
Sunflower, and the surrounding area. Our names and
phone numbers are in the phone directory (which you
can pick up at the Front Desk). Contact Delainey
Foreman, Liz Perry, Peggy Terry, Elaine Thorn, or
Barb Westrom.
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
ARTIST GALLERY
By Lori Chase
Our artist for the month of April is Ken Easton. Ken
and his wife Shirley have been Sunflower residents
since 2001. He submitted the following information:
“I was a professional musician for over 60 years--
performer, composer, arranger, producer and studio
musician in Hollywood. Seven years ago, I decided
to take a visual direction and added art to my creative
work. This is my sixth Sunflower “gallery”.
I am a “colorist” by definition, I employ pens and
pencils on paper. My expressive styles are influenced
by Marcia Baldwin, Terrance Guardipee, Johnathon
Harris and Charles Wysocki.
Each piece is priced at $100, including framing. We
will donate all monies to charity. In the past, 50
percent went to the American Cancer Society, and 50
percent to the Marana Community Food Bank.
This year, because of the devastating impact of Covid
-19 on area families, 100 percent of monies will be
donated to the Marana Community Food Bank.”
On behalf of the Sunflower community, I would like
to thank David Griffith for his wonderful watercolor
display-very colorful and soothing to look at and very
calming in this time of stress.
Our May artist will be Linda Weyer. She has put up
many art shows in the past and is a very talented
artist. Perhaps we will see some of her previous
works of art or something new. We will just have to
wait and see what she displays.
SUNFLOWER COMMUNITY
VETERANS CLUB By Tim Meenan
Are you an Armed Forces Veteran who hasn’t
registered your name/military information with our
club? Even if you don’t join or attend our meetings,
we would love to have your information to keep you
informed of our activities. Registration forms are
available at the front desk or at the link below to
download and return to the front desk.
https://sunflowerliving.com/club_pages/sfvc/linked/
Organization/InfoForm.pdf
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SPRING YARD SALE
Resident Services Coordinator
Sign up at the Village Center for the Saturday, April
24th Yard Sale. There is a $5.00 fee to defray the cost
of maps, signage, and advertising. The deadline for
signing up is Monday, April 20th, to guarantee a
placement on the map. You can still participate after
that date with the $5.00 payment.
The weather should be perfect – the time is 7:00 a.m.-
1:00 p.m. Good luck for a successful sale. Here are
some tips to help sell those items:
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.
SIGN UP TODAY!
RESOURCES AVAILABLE
By Anita Howard
Pima Council on Aging
Sheryl Richard 520 305 3403
Also try Help Line 520 790-7262
Interfaith Community Services
Senior Services 520 297-6049 x 4223
(better to call after 10:30, as mornings are very busy)
Register with them and then avail yourselves of their
services
Catholic Community Services (Meals on Wheels)
520 624 1562
They provide meals (in our zip code) to those over 60
with medical disabilities and not receiving any other
services. (Call them with questions.)
SUNFLOWER COMMUNITY
VETERANS CLUB ANNUAL COOKOUT
By Richard Long
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The Sunflower Community has
their first opportunity in 2021 to
support the Sunflower Community
Veteran’s Club with their charity
work in the greater Tucson
veteran’s community. Get your
ticket for the Annual Cookout held
on the Clubhouse Patio. The date
is Thursday, April 15th. Cost is
$12. Each ticket will entitle you to two sandwiches
(hamburger, cheeseburger, hotdog) and condiments.
You’ll also receive a generous serving of Homemade
Baked Beans, Potato Salad, and a Dessert. Ticket
sales this year are online at: https://
sunflowerliving.com/club_pages/sfvc/
fundraiserapril2021.html. Tickets will be at “Will
Call” on the day of the event. You can contact
Richard Long, 520-822-4568, to make alternate
arrangements for ticket purchases, if online doesn’t
work for you. Deadline to order tickets is Friday,
April 9th. Like the BBQ last fall, this will be a
Takeout Only event. Serving will begin at 11:30
a.m. and pickup times will be established
alphabetically. If you are going to be sitting down for
your meal with friends or neighbors, order all
together under one name to ensure your meals will all
be available at the same time. You will get
notification of your assigned time. Runners will get
meals to your car if mobility is an issue.
COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Masks
required. If you are concerned about attending but
would still like to participate, the online site will
record your donation.
CONTACT US—EMAIL DIRECTORY
Andrea Eisenhauser, Community Manager: [email protected]
Margie Rivera, Administrative Assistant: [email protected]
Communicator submissions/Visual Lobby Display: Margie Rivera [email protected] Please keep notice
for upcoming events happening within two weeks to 75 characters or less and submit Thursday by 10:00 a.m. for
Thursdays communicator.
Sunflower Living Website: [email protected]
FRONT DESK
Lori Chase, Resident Services Coordinator: [email protected] Sun Catcher articles, Advertising, Proximity
Cards, Directory updates, Activities/Fitness Calendar, Art Wall volunteers, Room Reservations, and front desk services.
Nickie Kaplan, Resident Services Coordinator: [email protected] Homeowner Referrals, Committees and
Clubs, Bingo, New Resident registration, Room Reservations, Proximity Cards, and front desk services.
Joan Lisa, Resident Services Coordinator: [email protected] Library, puzzles, books, magazines, New Resident
registration, Proximity Cards, and front desk services.
Debra Pohlenz, Resident Services Coordinator: [email protected] Renters List, Renters’ Information, Yard
Sale, Proximity Cards, and front desk services.
PRIMAVERA FOUNDATION
By Liz Perry
The Primavera Foundation provides pathways out of
poverty, through safe, affordable housing, workforce
development, and neighborhood revitalization.
Once again, I’ve been blown away by the generosity
of Sunflower residents, in donating to Primavera.
Since we started taking donations in November, five
carloads of donations have been driven down to
Primavera!
I’ve received a few phone calls about the prescription
bottles and the removing of the labels, as it is difficult
for some. Don’t worry about taking the entire label
off, or soaking them. You can use a Sharpie marker
to blacken out your information, if you have trouble
removing the label.
Right now, the biggest needs, in addition to toiletries
for both men and women, are ladies’ underwear, all
sizes. Gently used and freshly laundered are okay, as
long as there are no visible stains or tears. Please
continue to drop off items in the Primavera box,
located outside the front door of the Village Center.
For more info about Primavera, please see:
www.primavera.org
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.communityfoodbank.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?
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Please participate and VOTE in
the CIF election.
The electronic and paper ballot
CIF voting closes on Monday,
April 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
HOMEOWNER TO HOMEOWNER
REFERRAL SYSTEM
By Nickie Kaplan
The Homeowner to Homeowner
Referral System is now online and
accessible to all Sunflower residents.
You no longer have to enter the
Village Center to find referrals for
your home needs.
Here’s how to access the system online:
Go to: Sunflowerliving.com
Go to: “Resident Information,” than to the sixth blue
drop-down menu marked to “Resident’s Referrals”
that requires a UserID and Password.
Please call the Village Center front desk if you don’t
have this information and we will be happy to supply
it to you. (Note: The userID/password is for
Sunflower residents ONLY)
If you are well-pleased with a business you’ve dealt
with and would like to add them to our list, please
complete the form “Homeonwers’ Referral System,”
which can be picked up at the front desk, or write a
message with the following information; include
Name of the Company, Type of Business, Phone
Number, Owner or Contact, and any pertinent
information about your experience. We will add to
the list. Send to [email protected]. Thank
you.
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.
CARDS AND GAMES
BILLIARDS
Billiards play by reservations only (COVID waiver
required):
Ladies’: Mondays and Thursdays
Men’s: Tuesdays and Fridays
General Play: Sundays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Reservations from 11:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
BINGO
By Rosie Kubiak
Rosie sends her love, but it appears there will be too
many restrictions in place yet in April to hold a
proper BINGO.
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 at
520-579-9904.
MEN’S 9 HOLE
By Dale Tabor
The Men’s Nine Hole Golf Group welcomes our
Sunflower Community to fun golf on Wednesdays.
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.
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APRIL 2021 CALENDAR
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
GENERAL PLAY
BILLIARDS
RESERVATIONS
ONLY
SUNDAYS,
WEDNESDAYS &
SATURDAYS
45 min. time slots
Starting 11:15 a.m.
ALL ACTIVITES
REQUIRE
SIGNED COVID-19
WAIVER
NO GUESTS AT
THIS TIME
MASKS
REQUIRED
1 9 Pickleball
8 Tennis
9:30 Stretch &Tone
Men’s Golf 1 Bocce
5 Pickleball
2
9 Pickleball
8 Tennis
9 Mat Yoga
11:00 Patio Yoga
12:30 Bowling
1 Strength & Bal
3
9 Pickleball
8 Tennis
POOL &
FITNESS
BY
RESERVATION
ONLY
TECH ROOM
FOR MEMBERS
ONLY BY
RESERVATION
1 Hour time slots
BILLIARDS
RESERVATIONS
ONLY
LEAGUE PLAY
WOMEN’S
MONDAYS &
THURSDAYS
MEN’S
TUESDAYS &
FRIDAYS
4
5 Pickleball
EASTER
HOURS
11 AM-2 PM
5 CIF ELECTONIC
VOTING BEGINS 9 Pickleball
Men’s Golf
8Tennis
9 Mat Yoga
10 Pool Committee
11 Patio Yoga
6 9 Pickleball
8 Tennis
9 ARC
9:30 Stretch &Tone 1 Bocce
2 Ladies 9-hole 5 Pickleball
7
9 Pickleball
8 Tennis
9 Mat Yoga
11:00 Patio Yoga
1 Ping Pong
2 Men’s 9-hole
8 9 Pickleball
8 Tennis
9:30 Stretch &Tone
Men’s Golf Bocce
5 Pickleball
9
9 Pickleball
9 Mat Yoga
8 Tennis
11:00 Patio Yoga
12:30 Bowling
1 Strength & Bal.
10 9 Pickleball
8 Tennis
11
5 Pickleball
12
9 Pickleball
Men’s Golf
8 Tennis
9 Mat Yoga
11 Patio Yoga
Ramadan
13
9 Pickleball
8 Tennis
9:30 Stretch &Tone 1 Bocce
2 Genealogy
2 Ladies 9-hole 5 Pickleball
14
9 Pickleball
9 Mat Yoga
8 Tennis
10 Tech Club
11:00 Patio Yoga
1 Ping Pong
2 Men’s 9-hole
15
9 Pickleball
8 Tennis
9:30 Stretch &Tone
Men’s Golf 1 Bocce
5 Pickleball
16
9 Pickleball
8 Tennis
9 Mat Yoga
11:00 Patio Yoga
12:30 Bowling
1 Strength & Bal.
17
9 Pickleball
8 Tennis
18
5 Pickleball
19
9 Pickleball
Men’s Golf
8 Tennis
9 Mat Yoga 10 Finance Mtg
11 Patio Yoga
20
9 Pickleball
8 Tennis
9 ARC
9:30 Stretch &Tone 10 Landscape Com.
1 Bocce
2 Readers Club
2 Ladies 9-hole 5 Pickleball
21 10 Board Mtg.
9 Pickleball
8 Tennis
9 Mat Yoga
11:00 Patio Yoga 1 Ping Pong
2 Men’s 9-hole
22 9 Pickleball
8 Tennis
9:30 Stretch &Tone
Men’s Golf 1 Bocce
5 Pickleball
23
9 Pickleball
98Tennis
9 Mat Yoga
11:00 Patio Yoga
12:30 Bowling
1 Strength & Bal.
24 9 Pickleball
8 Tennis
25
5 Pickleball
26 9 Pickleball
Men’s Golf
8 Tennis
9 Mat Yoga
11 Patio Yoga
27 9 Pickleball
8 Tennis
9:30 Stretch &Tone 10:30 Parkinson
1 Bocce
2 Ladies 9-hole 5 Pickleball
28 9 Pickleball
8 Tennis
9 Mat Yoga
11:00 Patio Yoga 1 Ping Pong
2 Men’s 9-hole
29 9 Pickleball
9:30 Stretch &Tone
Men’s Golf 1 Bocce
5 Pickleball
30 .9 Pickleball
8 Tennis
9 Mat Yoga
11:00 Patio Yoga
12:30 Bowling
1 Strength & Bal
BOCCE
By Ed Alsobrooks
As sad as the year has been, we have hope for the
future and look forward to better times on the courts.
Many of our Club members are fully vaccinated and
ready to play or soon will be. On the other hand, it
won’t be long before our snowbird members will be
leaving us again. Let’s hope by the time they return
we will be in full, member and guest, playing mode.
I wish I had news to share concerning the
refurbishment of the courts but the BOD is still
waiting on bids from contractors. It’s looking more
like the fall before we can have a grand reopening of
the courts with new red and white bocce balls,
renewed scoreboards and ball racks. Perhaps a party
to celebrate?
We are still looking for members who can help with
repainting the ball racks and/or painting and
renumbering the scoreboards. Materials will be paid
for or provided. Please let us know if you can help
rejuvenate our courts.
If you’re new to Sunflower or you’ve wondered about
the game of bocce, come and see us. We play on
Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00 p.m. 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 at any time you have questions about bocce or the
Sunflower Bocce Club contact either Ed Schaefer 668
-5037, Gene Wittmann 268-8446 or Ed Alsobrooks
638-5703.
SUNFLOWER MEN’S GOLF CLUB
By Don Sanderson
The Club is competing in our two annual
tournaments, the Net Championship & the Club
Championship.
We have completed the Net Championship. This
year’s event was a tie between Jim Dietz and Don
Sanderson with a score of 196.
The Club Championship is completed except for one
flight.
Club Champion Bob Molton
1st Flight Champion Dan Walker
2nd Flight Champion Chuck Gaines Vs Keith Leikel
3rd Flight Champion Jim Dietz
We have scheduled our events through June. To
view our upcoming events, go to our website at
sunflower.golfclub.net. To register for an event,
enter your email address and password. If you have
misplaced your membership information, contact me
and I’ll help you out.
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.
PICKELBALL CLUB
By Tim Lardy
The Pickleball club held a club members’ round robin
tournament in February. There were enough players
for two groups in the morning and three groups in the
evening. First place in each group received a $10 gift
card to Smoothie King and second place winners
received a $5 Starbucks gift card. Congratulations to
the following winners:
Morning Group 1
First Place: Bob Cox and Ralph Perillo (tie)
Second Place: Terri Lackey
Morning Group 2
First Place: Dan Holzhueter
Second Place: Pat Cox
Evening Group 1
First Place: Dennis Schiffler
Second Place: Teresa Dramsted
Evening Group 2
First Place: Al Polk
Second Place: Jim Dramsted
Evening Group 3
First Place: Linda Holzheuter
Second Place: Pat Cook
The Pickleball club board is looking into another
tournament later in March.
For beginners interested in learning the game, free
lessons can be arranged by calling or texting Billy
Lackey at 520-870-9111.
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The Pickleball Club play hours!!
Social/Beginners play Tuesday, Thursday, and
Sunday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday mornings from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Competitive/Advanced play Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, and Friday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to
11:00 a.m.
All levels play Wednesday and Saturday morning
from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Many members of the
Pickleball club have asked that we remind players to
please come out on Wednesday and Saturday
mornings. This is a great time for the social and
competitive players to play together.
SUNFLOWER TENNIS
By Binki Thalman
Hello Tennis players-it looks like spring has sprung
and things will be warming up soon, although we can
wish it would stay as cool as it has been in March.
Please join us for a round or two of casual tennis or a
couple of sets of scheduled doubles, if you’ve signed
your Covid-19 waiver and turned it in. All skill levels
are welcome, whether you’ve played a lot recently, or
a beginner interested in learning or would like to
refresh skills you had in the past. In April, our
starting time will be 8:00 a.m. for both scheduled
doubles and drop-in tennis.
For scheduled doubles, contact Beth VanBlaricom
(email address below). Also please contact Beth if
you’d like to play drop in and she will include the
information in the schedule; there haven’t been many
players “dropping in” due to Covid 19, and we feel it
would be better if anyone choosing to drop in knows
if there will be other players available.
To sign up for Scheduled Doubles, drop-in
availability, or tennis questions in general, please
contact Beth VanBlaricom:
If you have a chance to stop by the tennis courts,
please take note of our newly updated display case.
This month’s tip includes advice on what to do with
old tennis balls. Thanks to Marie for her work on
this!
Please participate and VOTE in
the CIF election.
The electronic and paper ballot
CIF voting closes on Monday,
April 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
PING PONG GROUP
By Buzz Hoffmann
We are scheduled to play ping pong on the patio
Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
I would like to have one table for players wearing
masks and one table for players not wearing masks.
This will ensure that all of our players have an
opportunity to play. You must bring your own racket.
Since we are only playing singles, we will most likely
play 11-point games to keep things moving along and
to minimize sitting time. Players will rotate off after
playing two games consecutively. Of course, this
will depend on how many players we have.
ACTIVITES & CLUBS
CRAFT CLUB By Jeanne M Collins
The Craft Club normally would resume meeting in
October, but because of the virus it’s unknown at this
time when we will start up again. I’m looking
forward to the day we can once again get together to
work on projects, have fun and enjoy each other’s
company.
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 (When
approval is given to meet again) from 10:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m. If you wish to join us, the annual fee is
$5.00.
FITNESS CLUB
By Sue Uden
Water Exercise classes: Monday, Wednesday,
Friday 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Led by Mike and Sherry Ashenfelter. You need to
make a pool reservation on the pool sign-up site and
be a member of the Fitness Club.
Stretch and Tone: Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m.-
10:30 a.m. on the back patio
Led by Margo Gustin
You need to bring your own equipment. (ball, bands,
hand weights)
No punch cards are needed for these classes. COVID-
19 waiver forms must be on record at the front desk.
Stretch and Tone will be moving classes back to 8:30
a.m.-9:30 a.m. when it gets warmer.
SUNFLOWER HIKING CLUB
By Leilani Lyons
Yes, Virginia, there is a Sunflower Hiking Club.
Normally, we would have scheduled a hike for each
Tuesday and Friday. But these are not normal times.
We are not planning any group hikes until it becomes
safe for us to resume carpooling and we can assure
we will be able to maintain a proper distance from
each other on the trail. The hike leaders will
continue to assess conditions and will be scheduling
hikes when it is safe to start again. In the meantime,
if you would like to be added to our hiking club
mailing list to get immediate notice direct to your
inbox when hikes begin, send an email to:
SUNFLOWER GENEALOGY SOCIETY
By Paulette Weiser
“I Found the Record, Now What?” Suzanne Young
Brayer, history and psychology teacher and a
longtime genealogist from the Phoenix area, will talk
via Zoom about what you do after you have found a
record of an ancestor. You scan it looking for the
desired fact, find it, accept it, and put it in your family
tree, right? Not so fast! There are many questions we
need to ask about the document and its information
before we can be assured that the information is
accurate. She will talk about how to analyze the
evidence found. How is that analysis done? This
presentation will demonstrate with examples and
questions how to look critically at a document and the
evidence it holds to ensure its accuracy at the meeting
at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
In addition, SGS will have its second Treasure Hunt
drawing for members. The Treasure Hunt winner will
have the advantage of the group’s mentors and
librarian combining forces for an all-out attack on a
brick wall or a particular line of research to assist in
the winner’s family research. Any member attending
the meeting is eligible for the drawing to be the
Treasure Hunt winner, so be sure to attend with the
link to the Zoom meeting. See you there in a square!
For information, call Membership Chair, David
Vanosdoll at 843-345-4744.
SUNFLOWER TRAVEL CLUB
By Frances Gauthier
There are a number of trip ideas that the Travel Club
Board has discussed. We are waiting until it is safe to
travel and the venues have reopened to actually make
plans. We’re hoping that possibly by late fall things
will be somewhat back to normal.
We will eventually be having a Membership Meeting
but there is no date set yet. At that time, we will be
asking for volunteers to fill several Travel Club
Board positions. Most of the current Board has held
their positions for several years. Please consider
joining the Board. We actually have a good time.
SUNFLOWER SOCIAL CLUB
By Frances Gauthier
The Covid vaccinations have been more readily
available, so hopefully most of the Sunflower
residents have received at least their first dose. This
should help with the eventual reopening of the center
for social events. We will keep you informed when
we finally get to plan our first event.
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QUILT CLUB
By Pat Blazick-Peterson
One year of changes. Yet let us look at the last year.
Last March everyone’s daily routine changed. We
mourned and discussed what we can do – we figured,
fairly-early, that COVID-19 was going to be around
for a while. The Quilter’s adapted and continued
sewing and quilting pieces for donation to the
Community. We changed from gathering at the
Community Center and sharing in the Craft Room to
going to ZOOM meetings. Separate rooms but
together in seeing each other and talking to a screen.
On Wednesday we enjoy learning techniques, about
tools or a new pattern by watching quilting videos
with discussion afterwards. Each Thursday morning,
we hold one monthly General Meeting and then just
to get together to talk. And each Friday morning to
sew together. Separate but together by screen. Just
like the Craft Room.
We have learned to go digital, how to feel connected
by screen and polished up on getting our group
paperwork digitized. Always learning! We still love
to get together and hope that will come back with the
furious schedule of vaccinations.
If anyone is interested in joining our fun, please
contact Pat Blazick-Peterson at:
[email protected]. Get vaccinated, stay
healthy, wear masks and sew, sew and keep your
battery charged for any tablet or computer to stay
connected!
SUNFLOWER READERS
By Anita Howard
Nicer weather, and a lovely
back patio to sit on makes for
a pleasant Sunflower Readers’
Group for the month of April.
We plan to meet again on the
fourth Tuesday of the month,
April 27th at 2:00 p.m. on the
back patio, behind the Village
Center. Check with the Front
Desk before you come,
because sometimes weather
changes our plans. The book
we will have read is Educated by Tara Westover.
NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF
THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK
REVIEW ONE OF PRESIDENT BARACK
OBAMA’S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE
YEAR BILL GATES’S HOLIDAY READING
LIST FINALIST: National Book Critics Circle’s
Award in Autobiography and John Leonard Prize
for Best First Book PEN/Jean Stein Book
Award Los Angeles Times Book Prize
Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara
Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in
a classroom. So, pick up the book and check out this
riveting memoir.
I hope you will give it try and join us. Also, we
discuss other books that we have read. It might be
that you have a book to suggest for the next month.
We always have a lot to talk about! We have a great
time, and I hope you will join us.
TECH CLUB
By Tim Walter
Thank you, Patrick Chamberlin, for presenting
another great class for us in February. Search
YouTube for Sunflower Tech Club, or type https://
www.youtube.com/channel/UC3-
gryjWEpi2Hv9cX9bGjuQ in your browser if you
missed it or want to view it again.
Buzz Brooks will be presenting in April. He will be
teaching us how to do research on the internet. He
has a wealth of experience through his work with the
Genealogy and other clubs, including the Tech
Club. I am looking forward to his presentation.
Tim Walter is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom
meeting.
Topic: Buzz Brooks teaches World of Genealogy
Time: April 14, 2021 10:00 a.m. Arizona
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92824116995
Meeting ID: 928 2411 6995
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/
aboPHVKhEK
You do not have to be a member to join the zoom
meetings, just a resident of Sunflower.
SUNFLOWER COMMUNITY
VETERANS CLUB
By Richard Long
Thirty years ago saw the cease fire for Operation
Desert Storm. Some of our memberships were
actively involved in this conflict. What was it about?
Operation Desert Storm, also sometimes referred to
as the Gulf War, was the enforcement stage of
Operation Desert Shield, which began August 2, 1990
with the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. Desert Storm
was the Military Operation announced by President
George H W Bush on January 16, 1991. Its purpose
was to expel occupying Iraqi forces from Kuwait.
Iraq had invaded Kuwait and actually annexed it the
prior August. The US lead a coalition of thirty-five
nations (the largest military alliance since WWII) and
placed over 900,000 troops in the region, mostly on
the Saudi-Iraq border. Upon the expiration of a UN
declared deadline for Iraqi withdrawal, the coalition
forces began a period of bombardment of Iraqi
command and control targets. Forces quickly drove
Iraq from Kuwait and when they continued advancing
into Iraq, a ceasefire was reached within 100 hours.
Coalition casualties were in the hundreds but Iraq
sustained losses numbering tens of thousands. This
conflict also marked the first-time live news
broadcasts came from the front lines, primarily by US
network CNN.
Wednesday, April 7th at 0930 is our next regularly
scheduled club meeting. We will continue to use
ZOOM for our meetings.
VINTAGE GARDENERS
By Marie Van Huis
Folks on every block have been busy
planting and sprucing up their yards,
especially the Vintage Gardeners and friends. We’re
running a photo contest about blooms of cacti and
other succulents growing at our homes. Details have
been sent out to members’ email addresses on record.
We are still in need of a new president and hope we
can soon “dig up” a new leader; the other officers are
all returning. Any recommendations will be most
helpful! Please notice that our emails will be from
“VIN GARDENERS,” which is a nom de plume for
whomever takes the lead.
And please check out our spiffy new link in the
Sunflowerliving.com website (Resident
Information>Clubs and Groups>Vintage Gardeners).
Former president Shirley Bailey designed and filled it
with news, helpful resources and a calendar of
upcoming events.
Come grow with us! Contact Teresa Lanier at 878-
8182 or Suzanne Seville, 820-4604. Dues for new
members are only $5, with a rollover for currently
paid-up members.
YOGA CLUB
By Leslie Parr
The YOGA CLUB has resumed FREE classes on
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m. outside on the back patio of the Village
Center. You must have a COVID-19 Waiver filed
with the office to participate. Beginning on
Monday, April 12th we will meet in the Fiesta Room
at 7:45 a.m. and continue that time Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays.
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. If you have any questions, please call
Leslie Parr, Yoga Club President, at 297-4833.
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.at:
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
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
The Parkinson’s Support Group meets at 10:30 a.m.
on the 4th Tuesday of every month at the Village
Center. We are back April 27th.
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We share ideas and experiences, arrange for some
physical therapy sessions or speakers, socialize and
find other ways to support 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, and 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.
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.
STRENGTH TRAINING
By Marlene Spencer
This low-impact program is appropriate for both
sedentary and active people. Hand weights and ankle
weights are required: 1 to 2 pounds for women or 2 to
3 pounds for men.
Strength Training - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Fridays on
the back patio. You must have a COVID-19 Waiver
filed with the office to participate. There is no fee.
If you have any questions, please call Marlene at 572-
2554.
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.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED!
Sunflower Neighbors is organizing a list of medical
equipment, such as wheel chairs, walkers, canes,
scooters, etc that are available for temporary use. If
you need any of these or are willing to lend them to
others, please contact Betty at 331-5520 or at:
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