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Happy
Valentine’s
Day!
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Kevin Flynn
General Manager
Now that everyone has been rolling into Palm Creek, I hope you’re having a fantastic time
catching up with your Palm Creek family. February is a busy month filled with exciting
happenings. Make sure you stop by the Activities Office and pick up your tickets. Don`t
miss out.
The tennis, pickleball and, of course, softball teams have been in full swing! Get outside,
head over and watch their tournaments.
The annual Cancer Awareness weekend kicks off on Friday, Feb 3rd, with a great schedule
of events. That evening’s hot air balloon “glow” will surely light up your life. This is a very
special event for our amazing community. We really come together and give back to the
Cancer Support Center for all the wonderful work they do for the community.
Our resident artists and crafters are creating some beautiful pieces. Drop by and please
support the arts. We are looking forward to seeing all our Canadian visitors on the 19th for
Canada Day celebration in Palm Park. And then come out on the 25th and see the cars you
grew up with at our annual “Still Cruisin” Car Show.
It`s February! Have some fun, do some dancing and sing out loud! And don`t forget to give
that special person a big hug on Valentine’s Day.
—Kevin
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Christy Kochen
Guest Services Manager
Goodness, it’s only February and it’s already time to start thinking about next year! We will begin taking RV site reservations for the 2017-18 season this
month. As in the past, those guests requesting their same site for the next season will be given the first opportunity to renew.
The schedule is as follows:
February 7: same site reservations for 3 months or longer
February 21: current residents wanting different sites for 3 months or longer
March 7: all 3+ month reservations allowed
April 1: reservations open to all
A $400 deposit is due at the time of the reservation.
Onsite storage reservations will also be taken at that time. Again this year, we will be offering onsite storage only in the southeastern part of the park. The rate will continue to be $90/month (+8.7% tax). Remember, you must have reservations on both the front and back end of your onsite storage reservation in order to qualify. Onsite storage must be paid in full at the time of the reservation.
Please note, although we make every effort to guarantee your site, the only time a site can be fully guaranteed is if you become an annual resident.
We’re currently offering a great shed program where you can have a shed built on your site with a two-year site commitment. With this program you will receive $100 per month off your first year’s rent AND no market rent increases for three years! Think of all the things you can lock up in your shed and leave here during the off-season! See Guest Services for more details.
ANNUALS: Please note effective February 1st, our new corporate policy no longer allows us to accept post-dated checks for rent payments at Guest Services. You can either make arrangements to sign up for Sun ePay, mail checks monthly or work with your bank to set up Bill Pay each month. Please remember, rent checks are due by the 5th of each month and a $40 late fee is assessed on the 6th of the month for any rent not collected.
—Christy
Guest Services
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Tami Deeks
Rental/Leasing Coordinator
It’s nice to see you all have safely arrived and having a great time!!
I have been getting many questions about
reserving rentals for the 2018 season and wanted to
let everyone know how and when we will be
addressing this issue. This is the procedure we will
take. Rental homes are offered/assigned in the
following order:
Current season 3+ month renters (same unit) – starts February 7th
Current season 3+ month renters (different unit) – starts February 21st
3+ month applicants on waitlist - starts March 7th
Current season 2-month renters - starts May 2nd
2-month applicants on waitlist – starts May 16th
Current season 1-month renters – starts August 1st
1-month applicants on waitlist – starts August 15th
We will be reaching out to our seasonal guests starting the first week in
February in the above order. For others not onsite, they can reach me at
(520) 876-8933 or email at [email protected] and I can provide
them with an application. All applications will be processed in the order
received.
Have a great season!!!
—Tami
Rental Services
Pet Adoptions at Palm Creek: February 21st
The Valley Humane Society (VHS) will be back at our Tennis Courts on Tuesday, February 21st,
from 10:00am until Noon with pets available for adoption. They are all looking for their forever
homes. Are you interested in providing one?
If you can’t make the February schedule, VHS will be here throughout the season. Mark your
calendar for March 21st and April 4th.
Come fall in love!
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Home Seminar on
Buying at Palm Creek
Tuesday, the 14th
9:00am
Prickly Pear Classroom
Sign up in Sales
OPEN HOUSES
Follow Our Signs
Saturday, Feb 11th
In Conjunction With
Patio Sale
Sales Office
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Nancy Paupst
Sales Manager
SALES
OFFICE
Mon– Fri
9:00am—5:00pm
Sat & Sun
11:00am—4:00pm
Sales Office
Parade of Homes
New and Pre-Owned
Every Friday
9:00am
Sales Office
Why not treat your loved one to new home at Palm
Creek as a special Valentine’s Day gift? We have
beautiful Cavco and Champion homes that would steal
anybody’s heart!
Stop by the Sales Office to hear about our specials this
month and I promise you won’t be disappointed. Our
Sales Staff is ready to sweeten your purchase of a new
home with a seven
year home warranty
and a two year space
rent incentive.
Not in the market for a
new home? We have
a plentiful inventory of
pre-owned homes that
we are happy to show
you.
Come see us to make
this Valentine’s Day
special for the one
you love.
Join Us for Our
Tour of New Homes
Feb 7th or Feb 21st
9:00am
Sales Office
Renting with Us?
You are invited to a special
Renters’ Luncheon Party
Friday, Feb 17th
At Noon
Sales Office
Valentine’s Day Idea
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Events and Activities
Marion Nelson
Event Manager
Hello Friends!
Hopefully you’ve already marked your calendars with some of the big events we
have planned for February, because this month will absolutely fly by.
We start the month with a free Movie in the Park on February 2nd with Sully and
then finish the month with a second movie on February 28th, Arrival. Bring your
own chairs and enjoy a movie under the stars, just like the old drive-in theater
days. We will have fresh popcorn and other snacks for sale, or simply bring your
own.
We immediately transition to our annual Cancer Awareness Weekend on February
3rd. Highlights of this weekend are listed on pages 10 and 11, but please refer to
your separate tri-fold containing all the details of each event. We are still in need of
volunteers to help with luminaries and hot air balloons. We really need your help in
making this another successful event, and can’t do it without the help of our Palm
Creek residents.
Many of our lovebirds will be celebrating Valentines Day in our ballroom with a
dinner/dance on February 14th. We are sold out, but hope those without tickets still
plan to celebrate this occasion with their sweetheart.
Our annual Still Crusin’ Car Show will be held on February 25th. You’ll be able to
stroll through Palm Park and view all the classics which have been proudly
maintained by their owners over the years. It will definitely take you back in
time! We’ll have food, drink, and music by the Southwest Surfers. It should be a
fabulous day in the sun! Car Show T-shirts are already on-hand and will be on sale
right after our Cancer Awareness Weekend.
All these special events, combined with great entertainment and dances, make a
great recipe for a fabulous February. I hope to see you at all of them!
—Marion
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Mary Ann Brown
Activities Manager
Events and Activities
Hi Everyone!
February is upon us and we are in full swing for this season. We have four fantastic
Wednesday night shows, starting with December ’63, then Neon Circus, Bernie and
Red, and back by popular demand Danny Vernon, as Elvis. This entertainer was
voted as one of the best Elvis impersonators
by the Graceland Estate. This is truly a show
you don’t want to miss.
As for our bus trips, we will be going to
Tubac, a quaint village near Tucson, filled
with art galleries, shopping and restaurants.
I have added a second bus, but only have a
few seats left. Make sure to come in soon
and purchase your ticket for this great
outing.
We are also
going to Arizona Opry this month. And our last bus
trip in February is to the Pima Air and Space
Museum. The bus trip includes lunch at their
restaurant and a special behind-the-scenes tour. It
should be an
awesome trip.
Now to our dances. We are having three
dances this month. The first is on February
4th with Saguaro Sunset. Then on February
11th we will be enjoying music from Urban
Crossroads. On Friday and Saturday, the 17th
and 18th, we will have the Kool Band playing
our favorite music from the 50’s through the 80’s. Remember, you can bring
friends from outside the park on Friday. Guests are $12.00 pp and for our
residents, it will be the normal price of $10.00 pp.
As you can see we are having a very busy
and fun season again this year. Stop by the
Activities Office and check us out.
See you soon!
—Mary Ann
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CANCER AWARENESS AT PALM CREEK
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CANCER AWARENESS AT PALM CREEK
We kindly ask that you join us in our Cancer Awareness Activities this weekend. Thank
you in advance for your generous contributions that will be given to the Cancer
Support Center here in Casa Grande.
RC Runway
Golf Balls from Heaven. Golf balls will be dropped
from a tethered hot air balloon onto Palm Park; $5
per ball or 3 for $10; 50/50 fundraiser: 50% will be
donated to the Cancer Support Center and 50% will
be given to the first and second ball owners closest
to the hole.
Palm Park
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Events and Activities
Wednesday, Feb 1st
Today’s Patio Luncheon will
feature Junker Dunkers, Palm
Creek’s famous version of the
patty melt. Invite your friends
to join you for lunch on the
patio today starting at 11:00am.
Monday, Feb 6th
Join us for Monday Morning
Coffee and Donuts on the Bistro
Patio at 8:00am. Today’s sponsor
is USA Insurance. Pick up your
FREE ticket in the Activities Office.
Monday, Feb 6th
It’s Bingo! Doors open at
5:30pm, card sales at 6:00pm
and Bingo starts at 7:00pm in
the Ballroom.
Monday, Jan 30th
It’s Bingo! Doors open at
5:30pm, card sales at 6:00pm
and Bingo starts at 7:00pm in
the Ballroom.
Wednesday, Feb 1st
Talk about music! It’s
December ‘63 tonight at
7:00pm in the Ballroom.
This tribute to Franki Valli
and the Four Seasons will
have you dancing’ in the
aisles. Tickets are $20 pp.
Thursday, Feb 2nd
Back by popular
demand, it’s Movie in
the Park night.
Admission is free! At
6:30pm we’ll start
showing Sully. Bring
your lawn chairs! We’ll have soda and popcorn for
sale.
Friday, Feb 3rd
We kick off Cancer
Awareness Weekend today.
See Pages 10-11 for all the
details! And remember,
proceeds from all events go
to the Cancer Support
Center here in Casa Grande.
Saturday, Feb 4th
Bring your dancin’ shoes
for an evening with
Saguaro Sunset starting at
7:00pm in the Ballroom.
Tickets are $10 pp. BYOB.
Wednesday, Feb 8th
Today’s Patio Luncheon will
feature Sliders, mini-
hamburgers. Invite your friends
to join you for lunch on the patio
today starting at 11:00am.
Wednesday, Feb 8th
It’s time to listen to some great
boot scootin’ boogie music
from Neon Circus, a
phenomenal Brooks and Dunn
tribute band. The show starts at
7:00pm in the Ballroom. Tickets
are $20 pp.
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Thursday, Feb 9th
It’s time for some golf
followed by dinner! Our Nine-
and-Dine events are hosted by
the Palm Creek Pro Shop and
Palm Creek Bistro. Golf at 2:30pm and dinner at
4:30pm. Please sign up in the Pro Shop.
Sunday, Feb 12th
The Arizona Trio performs for
you tonight with some good,
old-fashioned, hand-clappin',
sing-along American Folk
music. The show starts at
7:00pm in the Ballroom. Tickets are $15 pp.
Saturday, Feb 11th
It’s Patio Sale time. Clean out those
closets, sheds and storage units. Sale
starts at 8:00am. Stop by the Activities
Office at noon the day before the sale
for a listing of all participating residences.
Saturday, Feb 11th
Bring your dancin’
shoes for an evening
with Urban
Crossroads starting at
7:00pm in the Ballroom. Tickets are $10 pp. BYOB.
Monday, Feb 13th
Join us for Monday Morning Coffee
and Donuts on the Bistro Patio at
8:00am. Today’s sponsor is Norris
RV. Pick up your FREE ticket in the
Activities Office.
Events and Activities Thursday, Feb 9th
Today we are heading
to Tubac for a day of
shopping, art galleries
and wonderful food.
The bus departs Palm
Park at 8:00am. Cost is
$40 pp.
Friday, Feb 10th
Let’s head out to AZ Opry’s
Variety Spectacular where you’ll
hear a little bit of everything—
country, rock and roll, blues and
boogie woogie. The bus departs
Palm Park at 5:00pm. Tickets are $65 pp.
Monday, Feb 13th
It’s Bingo! Doors open at
5:30pm, card sales at 6:00pm
and Bingo starts at 7:00pm in
the Ballroom.
Tuesday, Feb 14th
We have some great Craft Fair
vendors this month. This is the
perfect place to find treasures and
bargains. Vendors will start sales at 9:00am in the
Ballroom and adjoining spaces.
Tuesday, Feb 14th
It’s Valentine’s Day! We hope
you are taking your valentine to
our dinner/dance tonight.
Festivities start at 5:00pm in the Ballroom. You’ll
dance to the music of the 8 Tracks band. Tickets are
$22 pp. BYOB.
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Events and Activities
Wednesday, Feb 15th
Today’s Patio Luncheon will
feature Reuben Sandwiches.
Invite your friends to join you
for lunch on the patio today
starting at 11:00am.
Wednesday, Feb 15th
Storytellers Bernie and Red
are back! Sharing their stories
and songs that span their
nearly 50 years of marriage,
they will have you rolling in your seats. The show
starts at 7:00pm in the Ballroom. Tickets are $15 pp.
Thursday, Feb 16th
Join us for a day trip to the Fort
McDowell Casino and spend some
time with Lady Luck. The bus departs
Palm Park at 9:00am. Sign up in the
Activities Office.
Friday, Feb 17th
Bring your dancin’ shoes
for an evening with Kool
Band starting at 7:00pm in
the Ballroom. Your friends outside the resort are
welcome, too! Tickets are $10 pp for residents; $12
for guests. BYOB.
Saturday, Feb 18th
See Pages 21 and 22 for details on today’s Quilt
Show and Wood Show!
Saturday, Feb 18th
Bring your dancin’ shoes for
an evening with Kool Band
starting at 7:00pm in the
Ballroom. Tonight is for
residents only. Tickets are $10 pp. BYOB.
Saturday, Feb 18th
This tournament uses YOUR best ball.
We will use your established handicap
or the Callaway system to create one.
Play is limited to 72 players. Prizes and
lunch included. $30 pp. Sign up in the
Pro Shop.
Sunday, Feb 19th
It’s Canada Day at Palm
Park today. Festivities start
at 1:00pm. See Page 3 for
details. It’s a great day to
be Canadian, eh?
Monday, Feb 20th
It’s Bingo! Doors open at
5:30pm, card sales at 6:00pm
and Bingo starts at 7:00pm in
the Ballroom.
Monday, Feb 20th
Join us for Monday Morning
Coffee and Donuts on the
Bistro Patio at 8:00am.
Today’s sponsor is Freedom
RV. Pick up your FREE ticket in
the Activities Office.
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Thursday, Feb 23rd
Let’s Dine Out! Tonight we are
featuring surf and turf—ribeye
steak with garlic skewered
shrimp. Dinner will be served at
5:00pm on The Bistro Patio.
Tickets are $25pp. BYOB.
Sunday, February 26th
The Guthrie Brothers perform
songs from Simon and Garfunkle
tonight. The show starts at 7:00pm
in the Ballroom. Tickets are $15 pp.
Tuesday, Feb 21st
New Image Fashion
presents its spring
collection at 10:00am in
the Ballroom. Save 25-75%
off retail. Come shop!
Tuesday, Feb 21st
It’s time for some golf followed
by dinner! Our Nine-and-Dine
events are hosted by the Palm
Creek Pro Shop and Palm Creek
Bistro. Golf at 2:30pm and dinner at 4:30pm. Please
sign up in the Pro Shop.
Wednesday, Feb 22nd
Today’s Patio Luncheon will
feature Coney Dogs and French
Fries. Invite your friends to join
you for lunch on the patio today
starting at 11:00am.
Wednesday, Feb 22nd
Danny Vernon will knock your socks
off as he performs his Elvis tribute.
The show starts at 7:00pm in the
Ballroom. Tickets are $15 pp.
Friday, Feb 24th
Today’s bus trip will take us
to the Pima Air and Space
Museum. Includes special
tours and lunch. Bus
departs Palm Park at
8:00am. Tickets are $73 pp.
Events and Activities
Friday, Feb 24th
Now here’s a unique way
to golf—with glow balls!
We have two start times—
7:30pm and 8:30pm. Entry
fee is $20 pp. Sign up in the Pro Shop.
Saturday, Feb 25th
It’s our Still Cruisin’
Car Show! Admission
is free. See Page 17
for all the details.
Monday, Feb 27th
Join us for Monday Morning
Coffee and Donuts on the
Bistro Patio at 8:00am.
Today’s sponsor is Norris Air.
Pick up your FREE ticket in the
Activities Office.
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Seminars
Feb 11th
Saturday
11:00am—1:00pm
Ballroom
Local Business and Service Expo
Be sure to attend the 2nd Annual Palm Creek Local Business and Service Expo. Don't miss
this opportunity to meet face-to-face with the individuals responsible for the exceptional
products and services the Casa Grande has to offer. Free admission, coffee and snacks
provided from Big House Café.
Feb 7th
Tuesday
10:30—11:30am
Cholla Room
SoundPoint Audiology
SoundPoint Audiology and Hearing Center is
providing free hearing screening tests. A simple
hearing screening will document the level at
which you are hearing and understanding and
whether corrective action is needed. Call (520) 494-3885 to schedule your appointment.
Events and Activities
Monday, Feb 27th
It’s Bingo! Doors open at
5:30pm, card sales at 6:00pm
and Bingo starts at 7:00pm in
the Ballroom.
Tuesday, Feb 28th
Back by popular
demand, it’s Movie in
the Park night.
Admission is free! At
6:30pm we’ll start
showing Arrival. Bring
your lawn chairs! We’ll have soda and popcorn for
sale.
Feb 16th
Wednesday
4:00-7:00pm
Ballroom
Mature Assets
Join Bill Denny for a free dinner and an estate planning seminar.
Learn how to take control of your retirement, secure your legacy
and live your dream. Dinner will be served at 5:00pm with a
presentation following at 6:00pm. A free color TV will be awarded
as a door prize. Please sign up in the Activities Office.
Feb 23rd
Thursday
12:30pm
Sonora North
SkyMed Takes You Home
Join us for an El Pollo Loco lunch and SkyMed “Takes
You Home” presentation. Dream vacation voucher
for all new sign ups and renewals. Current SkyMed
members are always welcome! Please sign up in the
Activities Office.
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Mac Users Group
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 conversion from
PC’s to Mac’s go smoother, learn the nuances of Apple, learn from other users’ experience,
reduce your fear to do “things” and pick up “stuff” from other users. You can also learn basic
operations, how to manage and access files, keyboard shortcuts, stay current with upgrades and
manage photos. For additional information, contact Larry Freeborg, Palm Creek phone 7906; cell
(612) 723-5395, [email protected] or Jack McCleskey, Palm Creek phone 7073;
Cell (503) 307-9737, [email protected].
Club News
Genealogy Club
The Palm Creek Genealogy Club meets in the Santan room each Tuesday evening at 7:00pm.
This month we are holding workshops on February 7th and 14th. Speakers for February 21st
and 28th will share information on how various state and federal laws affect genealogy
research and the migrations of the Scots and Irish. We welcome new members at any time;
beginner groups meet during workshops, as well as a writing group.
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Club News Palm Creek Softball
If you haven’t been out to our softball field at the Sports Complex
this season, you are missing some great softball. Palm Creek’s
four teams, along with seven additional teams in the area,
compose the Winter League.
You can find the teams out on the field most Tuesdays and
Thursdays, from 9:00am to 3:00pm. While the teams are
comprised mostly of men, we have one woman on the
Copperheads, Della, and one on the Sidewinders, Debbie. And
these gals can definitely hold their own!
Come out to watch us play!
Palm Creek’s Copperheads
Our Diamondbacks
Our Rattlers
Our Sidewinders
Our gorgeous softball field is the envy of the county.
While you are out
rooting for the home
team, we invite you to
have breakfast or lunch
at the Sports Grill. Bob’s
crew has those grills hot
and ready to serve you!
Congratulations goes out to Harry Bryce, the new Softball
League Director. And hats off to J.D. Nelson, who served as
Director this past year. Well done, J.D.
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Lawn Bowling
With 90+ members our lawn bowling season is in full swing! Our first
two tournaments of the season are complete. We held the 1st annual
Triples Match on Jan 13th and our Mixed Pairs tournament on Jan
19th-20th. Mixed pairs is a great opportunity for couples to team up
and display their bowling talents as a team. The pizza social afterward
was a great success. February has our men’s and ladies’ mixed pairs
and singles tournaments. Regular Jitneys and Saturday Fun Bowl are
on our normal schedule. See the club house for more information or
speak to a monitor in the mornings after 10:00am.
Club News
Palm Creek Dog Agility Group
We offer four levels of training with increasing levels of difficulty. Each class
meets one day a week for four weeks. Cost for the four week class is $10.00.
You and your dog must meet the minimum requirements to start a class or
progress to the next class. Class registration forms for the February classes
can be picked up in the Activities Office on the Agility Club clipboard. Class
space is limited, so don’t wait! Any questions on the classes contact Sue
Reineck at (440) 554-4940. Questions on registration can be directed to Pat Avery at (520) 876-7632.
Bicycle Club
Come join the Palm Creek Bicycle Club! Dave Reiter rides three days a week, 35-50 miles,
12-15mph. Rides start about 8:30am, meeting at the Front Gate, or for remote rides by
the main postal kiosk. Must be self sufficient; helmet and extra tube are required. Dave
stops for breakfast or lunch. To get the weekly schedule, email
Natalie Aaron has shorter, slower rides, 15-20 miles. Look for her Saturday morning rides
posted on NextDoor.
Poker Lessons
Are you interested in learning how to play Texas Holdem or Omaha poker? Or
do you need just a refresher? Lessons are held every Wednesday morning at
9:15am in the Adobe Room. Come learn how to play and then join us for
poker tournaments every evening (except Saturday) at 6:15pm in the Adobe
Room. At the peak of the season we have nearly 100 folks playing!
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Socrates Discussion Group
Want to keep your brain active and alert? Want to remain inquisitive and curious? Interested
in learning from others on important issues of today and philosophies? Looking for an
opportunity to express and share your opinion ….and be heard respectfully? Then the
Socrates Discussion Group is for you. We meet every Tuesday from 6:30-8:00pm in the
Ocotillo Room. For more information contact Larry Freeborg, Palm Creek phone 7906,
(612) 723-5395 or email him at [email protected].
Club News
Pottery
Currently, the Pottery Studio is open from Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 3:30pm and on
Saturday, 9:30am to 1:00pm. We have an orientation class that we offer to new potters. We also
offer classes in both hand building and wheelwork. There is a nominal charge to purchase clay
for your projects but the glazes and the use of tools are free. Classes continue all spring. They
usually take place on Monday and Tuesday nights and occasionally on Wednesdays or
Saturdays. Costs are $10.00. Eleanor Sloane will be providing instruction to build the teapot on
the right. Class is February 7th. Check the poster boards on the north walls and the Class Sign Up
book at the front desk to see what's happening.
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Tennis Club
The Palm Creek Tennis Club is very busy these days. Come play with us! We
offer free lessons—Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced— every
Wednesday. Try something new—sign up for tennis lessons. Rackets are
available. February brings leagues, three tournaments, round robins, open/
social play and so much more!
History Book Club
Our February book will be Treacherous Beauty by Mark Jacob and Stephen S. Case. The book
is about Peggy Shippen, the woman behind Benedict Arnold's plot to betray America. The
Narrator is Dave Reiter, an experienced Historical Interpretive Docent for the National Park
System. Join us every Thursday at 6:30pm in the Cholla Room. January was the more serious
reading of The Silk Roads by Peter Frankopan. All seemed to have enjoyed it!
Club News
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State Parties
Sunday, February 26th
In the SanTan Room
4:00—5:00pm
Social Hour
5:00—6:00pm
Potluck and Door
Bring a Dish to
Share
BYOB and
glassware
Contact Janet at (715) 292-4100 or
Kay at ext 6061 for any questions.
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State Parties
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Automated External Defibrillators
Where They Are and How to Use Them
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are user-friendly devices that
untrained bystanders can use to save the life of someone having a sudden
cardiac arrest.
We have four AEDs at Palm Creek. One is located at the pickleball courts, one
at the tennis courts, one in the gym and one in the hallway outside the
Ballroom.
If you see a person suddenly collapse and pass out, or if you find a person
already unconscious, confirm that the person can't respond. Shout at and
shake the person to make sure he or she isn't sleeping. Call 9–1–1 or have
someone else call 9–1–1. If two rescuers are present, one can provide CPR
(cardiopulmonary resuscitation) while the other calls 9–1–1 and gets the AED.
Check the person's breathing and pulse. If breathing and pulse are absent or
irregular, prepare to use the AED as soon as possible. Sudden cardiac arrest
causes death if it's not treated within minutes.
Before using an AED, check for puddles or water near the person who is
unconscious. Move him or her to a dry area, and stay away from wetness when
delivering shocks (water conducts electricity).
Turn on the AED's power. The device will give you step-by-step
instructions. You'll hear voice prompts and see prompts on a screen.
Check that the wires from the electrodes are connected to the AED. Make sure
no one is touching the person, and then press the AED's "analyze" button. Stay
clear while the machine checks the person's heart rhythm.
If a shock is needed, the AED will let you know when to deliver it. Stand clear
of the person and make sure others are clear before you push the AED's
"shock" button.
Start or resume CPR until emergency medical help arrives or until the person
begins to move. Stay with the person until medical help arrives, and report all
of the information you know about what has happened.
Safety
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The Bistro The months are flying by so quickly now that we are headed into February. My team
will be very busy the first week as we will be making and serving homemade chili
during our brisk weather Friday evening before our Cancer Awareness Balloon Glow.
Your $3 donation for a bowl of chili will go to the Cancer Support Center so we
encourage you to join us.
Our Bistro is really hopping and if you haven’t made it by yet, please do so. Every
Monday I will post our specials, including our soup of the day. Our fresh-made deli
sandwiches are still going strong. To our selection of breads, we are now also offering
wraps. A spinach, wheat or tomato basil wrap is a great alternative if you’re looking
for a change.
Don’t forget our smoothie & milk shakes that are also available!
Our biscuits and gravy has been well received in the mornings so we will continue
that item in February.
You may have noticed, we are starting our Patio Luncheon service a little earlier this
season—11:00am. This allows more of our residents and guests to enjoy a tasty
lunch with friends.
Here is our Patio Luncheon menu for February:
February 1- Junker Dunkers
February 8 - Sliders
February 15 - Reubens
February 22 - Coney Dog &
French Fries
The Sport’s Grill is up and running, now that we are in the middle of softball season.
Hours are 8:00am to 2:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. During our softball and
pickleball tournaments, the grill will be open with
extended hours.
Come down and see Bob and his team at the
Sports Grill and cheer on your favorite softball
team or pickle ball player and have a bite to eat.
—Robin
Robin Perry
Food Service Manager
Bob Fahrenbruch
Sports Grill
Supervisor
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Donna Cox
Mail Room Supervisor
The Mail Room continues to be a very busy area. Many of us have joined the new
generation by ordering on-line. Due to the increase in packages we are experiencing
a shortage of the Pink Cards being returned to us. Please when you pick up your
package bring in that Pink Card and also have your badge or photo ID with you.
Did you know postage rates went up? New postage rates as of January 22nd are:
1st Class Letter - $0.49 for 1oz
Flat Rate Envelope - $6.65
Flat Rate Large Envelope - $6.95
Flat Rate Padded Envelope - $7.20
Flat Rate Small Box - $7.15
Flat Rate Medium Box - $13.60
Flat Rate Large Box - $18.85
International remains at $1.15 and Post Cards $.34.
The Mail room will be closed Monday, February 20th, in honor of Presidents Day.
There will no delivery of mail or packages that day.
—Donna
Mail Room
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ARIZONA REPUBLIC SUBCRIBERS The Circulation Department at the Arizona Republic has indicated subscribers must contact their department prior
to leaving for the season, or you will continue to be billed for a subscription regardless of what you indicated on
your order form. They suggest contacting their department three to four days prior to your leaving, so you can make
sure the paper is stopped. You need to call (602) 444-1000 to stop the paper. After the first prompt, press zero (0)
and you will get to a “real” person to speak with you. —Activities Office
Debbie checking for
authorization to pick up
mail.
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Mark A. Kenner, PGA
7:30am—5:00pm
Daily
It is hard to believe we are already in February and we still have much more going on. All
of our golf leagues are well under way and we would like for you to join us. Remember
our golf leagues are as follows:
Men’s league – Monday, 9:00am start
Women’s league – Wednesday, 9:00am start
Mixed scramble – Friday, 9:00am start
In support of Cancer Awareness at the resort, we
are holding the following events:
Friday, February 3rd, 9:00am shotgun
Friday, February 3rd, 1:00pm shotgun
Saturday, February 4th, 9:00am shotgun
Saturday, February 4th, 1:00pm shotgun
Sunday February 5th, 7:15am Golf Ball Drop
I invite you to come out to participate in these
events, where the proceeds go to the Cancer
Support Center here in Casa Grande.
Please see the Pro Shop staff for all details!
We also have our “Early Bird Golf” again this year which is golf between 7:32am and
8:52am. Nine holes of golf is $10 and 18 holes is $16. Only certain days apply. See the
Pro Shop staff for details.
Take advantage of our “Happy Hour” golf. It is unlimited golf daily after 4:30pm for just
$8 per person.
Our “Champions Golf Pass” is available for purchase in the Pro Shop. Residents can
purchase a 1-, 2- or 3-month golf pass for unlimited golf. This is very popular for those
who like to play a lot of golf
Please feel to contact the Pro Shop for any of your golfing needs at (520) 876-8971
Mark A. Kenner, PGA
Pro Shop
The Golf Clinic dates for February are as follows:
Wednesday, Feb 1st—short game 3:00pm
Wednesday, Feb 8th—full swing 3:30pm
Wednesday, Feb 15th—short game 3:00pm
Wednesday, Feb 22nd—full swing 3:30pm
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Judy Wallace
Dec 14th
Hole #6
Sandra Laninga
Dec 30th
Hole #6
Audra Michael, Director of the Pinal County Animal Care and Control Center,
accepts a check representing the proceeds from Palm Creek’s Christmas
Charity Golf Event. The Center uses these funds to help offset the cost of
spaying and neutering animals up for adoption.
Save the dates for the following events:
February 9th—Nine & Dine
February 14th—Pro Shop Craft Fair
February 18th—Valentines Golf Tournament
February 21st—Nine & Dine
February 21st—Glow Ball Golf & Putting
March 4th—Big Cup Golf Tournament
March 6th and 8th—Men’s & Women’s Club
Championship
Pro Shop
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Presents
Key Lime Pie and For Whom the Tinkerbell Tolls
Two Comedies with Crazy Characters and Surprise Endings!
Performances March 9th and 10th at 7:00pm
Tickets are $10 pp. Cash only. Reserved seating.
Ticket sales Thursdays and Saturdays, 10:00am to 1:00pm
in the Lobby near the Activities Office.
Save the Date
DOG AGILITY COMPETITION
Please join us on March 9th from 9:00am to Noon for a day
of competition as we showcase our pets! The Valley Humane
Society will also be available to showcase some of the pets
that need to find loving forever homes. Please support this
great cause and enjoy a morning of fun at the Palm Creek
Agility Dog Park.
Photo by Terry Meyers
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Geeks on Tour: They’re Coming in March
Jim and Chris Guld from "Geeks on Tour" will be hosted by the Computer
Club March 11th through the 15th. They teach about using technology for
fun stuff like photos, maps and blogs. They address technology that is
especially useful for travelers, but for anyone who likes smartphones,
photos and maps! Other topics include getting the most from your
computer, smart phones, iPads, tablets, etc.
Mark your calendars now for this fun informative series!
Palm Creek’s Chorus
Around the World in Song
Wednesday and Thursday,
March 1st and 2nd
7:00pm in the Ballroom
Tickets on Sale next to the Concierge Desk
every Thursday and Saturday,
10:00am to 1:00pm.
Save the Date
The Palm Creek Art Group will present their
Annual Art Show
on March 5th from 10:00am—2:00pm
in the Santan and Sonora Rooms
Mark your calendar!
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Wuertz Farms Gourd Festival
Date: Friday, February 10th thru Sunday, February 12th
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Wuertz Farm's 14th Annual Running of the Gourds festival is a nationally acclaimed event featuring over 100 gourd
artists/vendors, reserved classes, AzGS judged show, Kindergourden, the Sonoran Desert in gourds, Mini Gourdster
races, non-stop live entertainment like mariachis, Native American and Country Western performers. It features a
wide variety of food vendors and a gourd-zillion dried gourds for sale. The festival runs Friday and Saturday, 9:00am-
5:00pm, Sunday 10:00am-3:00pm. No parking fee. For more info and admission details, call (520) 723-4432 or visit
www.wuertzfarm.com. Location: Pinal Fairgrounds and Events Center, 512 S. 11 Mile Corner Road, Casa Grande.
Casa Grande Cowboy and O’Odham Tash (Rodeo)
Date: Saturday, February 18th thru Sunday, February 26th
Time: Varies
Casa Grande Cowboy and O’Odham Tash offers a great week of roping competitions to be held at the Casa Grande
Rodeo Grounds. This event kicks off with a parade downtown at 10:00am on Saturday, the 18th. It includes a two-day
All-Native American Rodeo, other rodeo competitions throughout the week, including the Maple Leaf Classic Roping
Canadian Only; nationally recognized Mike Cervi Jr. Memorial Roping with the nations top ropers; Barrel Racing;
Roping and a Ranch Rodeo with real working ranch cowboys. Chuck Wagons, Music, Pony Express, Shooters,
Cowhorse, Wild Horse Race and much more. For more information about Cowboy and O’Odham Tash, visit
www.casagrandecowboydays.com. Location: CG Rodeo Grounds, 2525 N. Pinal Ave., Casa Grande.
Mutt Show
Date: Saturday, February 4th
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
The City of Casa Grande is sponsoring its annual Mutt Show. Bring your mutt and enter them in one of the fun contest
categories. The contests are free to enter. Prizes awarded in the following categories: Biggest Dog, Smallest Dog,
Cutest Puppy, Fluffiest Dog, Longest Ears, Shortest Tail, Best Dancer, Most Unusual, Most Beautiful, Most Handsome,
Curliest Tail, Best Dressed, and one very special dog is named “The Casa Grande Mutt of the Year.” Location: “A Leash
on Life” Dog Park located next to Paul Mason Sportsplex, 2525 N. Pinal Ave., Casa Grande.
Community News
Empty Bowls
Date: Tuesday, February 28th
Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm
Empty Bowls is a worldwide grass roots initiative to help fight hunger. Central Arizona College (CAC) ceramists create
food safe bowls and CAC Culinary Arts students serve a simple meal of soup and bread to represent meals served in
soup kitchens. Guests choose a bowl to use and to keep, as a reminder that there are always empty bowls in the world.
$10 cash donations per bowl at the event. CAC donates the proceeds to local food banks. Location: Central Arizona
College, Signal Peak Campus, N. Bldg Plaza, 8470 N. Overfield Rd., Coolidge.
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