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February 2018
www.palmcreekgolf.com
The HAPPENINGS
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Cancer Support Center 1890 E Florence Blvd, Suite 3
Need more exercise options in your daily routine, or how about
relieving some of the stress in your life? Try our Tai Chi, Yoga Nidra
(deep meditation) or Yoga Gold (chair/stretching) classes. The Cancer
Support Center also provides one-on-one nutrition or life coach sessions
for you when you need change in your life through mental or physical
wellness. Many of our classes, support groups and counsel sessions are
paid from the generous donations we receive from Palm Creek’s loving
residents.
For more information about our services
and programs, call Diane Gaines at 520-426-
7641, or stop by to see me and get a free
‘hug’. Research shows that hugging (and
also laughter) is extremely effective at
healing sickness, disease, loneliness,
depression, anxiety and stress.
Did you know the
number one new year’s
resolution is to eat healthier
and get more exercise? Then
you should join us at the
Cancer Support Center for
our nutrition cooking class
with Kim Balzan. Our
February class is the 21st!
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Kevin Flynn
General Manager
From the General Manager
GOOD MORNING!
February is a busy month filled with exciting happenings. Make sure you
stop by the Activities Office and pick up your tickets.
The annual Cancer Awareness weekend kicks off on Friday, Feb 2nd, 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.
As a car buff, I am looking forward to Still Cruisin’ 2018. We have some real
beauties coming to Palm Park this year.
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
As of January 31, 2018
Here’s where we stand on our expansion projects:
The finishing touches are being done to the façade of the Ballroom.
Interior work is still being done to the Bistro. If all goes as planned, we should be up and
running by mid-month.
The Community Center in the ‘North 54’ is taking shape. Exterior walls are being
finished.
Curbing is nearly finished in the ‘North 54.’ Asphalt is being laid on many of the roads.
Model homes are being set. We are hoping for an opening of the new Model Home Center in March.
Our walking trail in the ‘North 54’ has been laid. It will meander through the planned greenbelt area.
We have come a long way since last Spring but we have some milestones we have yet to reach. We do appreciate
your patience with us during the expansion of our resort.
The Community Center in the ‘North 54.’ Our paved walking trail. The roll-up windows at
the Bistro.
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Christy Kochen Behrens
Guest Services Manager
Guest Services
IT’S ALREADY TIME!
It’s already time for our seasonal residents to start thinking about next year!
We will begin taking reservations for the 2018-19 season this month! As in
the past, those requesting their same site for the next season will be given
the first opportunity to renew. The schedule is as follows:
Feb 13th: Same site reservations for 3 months or longer
Feb 27th: Current residents wanting different sites for 3 months or
longer
Mar 13th: All 3+ month reservations allowed
Apr 1st: Reservations open to all
A $400 deposit is due at the time of the reservation.
Starting Feb 1st, we have a brand new promotion for seasonal
guests wanting to become annual residents – $5,000 a year site
rent (plus tax) for three years. You must sign a three-year lease.
Just think about ensuring your site year-after-year, being able to
keep your rig onsite year-round and also taking advantage of annual
resident discounts! Remember, the only way to guarantee your site, is to
become an annual resident. See Guest Services for more details.
Please note that the rate sheet now states
“rates starting at” due to a shift in rate
structure with Sun Communities. You will start
to see rates varying depending on occupancy
in the resort (much like hotels) so the sooner
you book the better in order to ensure the
current published rates.
Onsite storage reservations will also be taken
at the same time as RV site reservations are made. Onsite storage is
offered at the rate of $90/month (+8.7% tax) during the months of April thru
November. You must have reservations on both the front and back end of
your onsite storage reservation in order to qualify. You may leave your rig
on your site, unplugged and neatly stored on the site your reservation is
located; we will not be moving everyone to the SE corner of the park as we
did the past two years. Onsite storage must
be paid in full at the time of the reservation.
—Christy
Guest Services Hours
M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm
S-S 10:00am to 4:00pm
NEW
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Tami Deeks
Rental/Leasing Coordinator
Rental Services
RESERVATIONS FOR NEXT SEASON
I have been getting many questions about reserving rentals for the 2018/2019
season. Here is how we will be addressing these requests:
Rental homes are offered/assigned in the following order:
Current season 3+ month renters (same unit) – starts February 13th
Current season 3+ month renters (different unit) – starts February 27th
3+ month applicants on waitlist - starts March 13th
Current season 2-month renters - starts May 1st
2-month applicants on waitlist – starts May 15th
Current season 1-month renters – starts July 31st
1-month applicants on waitlist – starts August 14th
We will be reaching out to our seasonal guests starting the first week in February
2018 in the order above. For others not onsite you can email me at
[email protected] and I can provide you with an application. All
applications will be processed in the order that they are received.
If you have questions, stop by my office next to Guest Services or email me.
Have a great season!!!
—Tami
An example of one of our rental units.
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Events and Activities
Marion Nelson
Event Manager
HELLO, FRIENDS!
February is such a wonderful time to be in Palm Creek because you can
definitely “feel the love” all around you.
We start the month with our signature event – Cancer Awareness Weekend,
where the vast majority of you generously support numerous activities by
volunteering, fundraising, participating, or just plain donating. Our goal is
always to push even higher than last year, where we raised over $21,000 for
the Cancer Support Center in Casa Grande. Please review your checklist and
flyers to pick the many ways you can help and participate. I look forward to
working with all our Cancer Warriors in this very heartwarming and important
event.
On Feb14th, we will
celebrate Valentine’s
Day in grand style with
a prime rib dinner and
dance for 320
lovebirds. Just try to
imagine all that love
filling our big
Ballroom!
Then on Feb 24th, we
will have our annual Car Show in Palm Park. This event is open to the public
and we expect to have many beautiful classic cars from the surrounding
area. Does this still fit with our love theme? You betcha – have you ever seen
these car owners dust and polish their precious pride and joys?
My prediction for February – warm weather, blue skies and lots of love. I will
see you out and about to enjoy all of this with you.
—Marion
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Events and Activities
Mary Ann Brown
Activities Manager
GREETINGS!
Here we are in full swing for our 2017-2018 Season. We have lots of fun
events for all of our residents this month.
This month we will have four dances—Feb 3rd with the 8 Tracks, and Feb 9th
and 10th with Johnny K. Friday will be open to the public, so you can bring
your friends from outside the resort. The Campbell Brothers will be back again
on Feb 17th.
All dances start at 7:00pm. Bring your favorite beverage!
Our shows this month start off with The Beatles vs the Rolling Stones on Feb
7th. The British Invasion brought us the two most popular rock groups of all
time, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, as well as the liveliest debate in rock
history – which band is the greatest? Come listen and you decide!
Due to popular demand, we are bringing back the Piano Men on Feb 21st.
This show was spectacular last year and we look forward to hearing more this
year. And then on Feb 28th, we will have the ever-popular December ’63. All
shows start at 7:00pm in the Ballroom. Seats for these performances are
assigned.
We also have two NPA shows this month. On Feb 11th we have the Doo Wah
Riders and on Feb 25th it is Dan Nainan. Both shows are on Sundays and
start at 7:00pm in the Ballroom.
If you’d like to explore the area outside the resort, we have three bus trips this
month. On Feb the 8th we are heading to Tubac for the 59th Festival of the
Arts with hundreds of artists from across the country. Cost is $43.00 per
person.
On Feb 15th we are heading to the AZ Opry for Variety’s Best dinner show.
The cost is $65.00 per person.
Then on Feb 22nd we have our last bus trip of the
month to the Sonoran Living Desert near Tucson.
The cost for this trip is $40.00 per person.
Our Craft Fair will be on Tuesday, Feb 13th. Be
sure to stop by and check out our over 200 vendors.
New Image Fashion will be in our new Ballroom on Feb
20th at 9:00 am with their new spring line. Come
shopping!
This is one of our busiest months. We are still working
out a few bugs in the Ballroom but we are just about
done! I want to thank all of you for having so much
patience with us during this time.
—Mary Ann
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Cancer Awareness Weekend Activities
February 2-4, 2018
CANCER AWARENESS 2018
Our Signature Event!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast Friday: 8:00am
Help Build and Place Luminaries Friday: 9:00am—1:00pm
Golf Tournament Friday: 9:00am
Shuffleboard Tournament Friday: 9:00am
Superbowl of Tennis Tournament Friday: 9:00am
Ducky Race Down the Canal Friday: Noon
Golf Tournament Friday: 1:00pm
Kick Cancer Bingo Friday: 2:30pm
Chili for a Crowd Friday: 5:00pm
Hot Cocoa, Coffee and Cookies Friday: 5:00pm
Silent Auction Friday: 5:00pm—8:00pm
Luminaries Lighted Friday: 5:15pm
Cancer Parade Friday: 5:30pm
Hot Air Balloon Glow Friday: 6:30pm
Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides Friday: 6:30pm
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD
Hot Air Balloon Rides Saturday: 7:15am
Golf Tournament Saturday: 9:00am
Golf Tournament Saturday: 1:00pm
Dance with 8 Tracks Saturday: 7:00pm
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH
Golf Balls from Heaven Sunday: 7:15am
Proceeds from all of these events
benefit the Cancer Support Center
here in Casa Grande.
We appreciate your participation
and generous donations for this
cause.
Detailed Information on
these events, as well as
sign-up sheets for
volunteers, can be found
in the Activities Office.
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1890 E Florence Blvd, Suite 3, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
Hot Chocolate & Coffee
The Loving Hearts Loving Meals team is going to be ready and waiting
for you to stop by and say hello! We are making your favorite delicious
homemade cookies to enjoy with a hot chocolate or coffee. We are
going to be located near the Sales Office in Palm Park. Your donations
are deeply appreciated and make such a difference to so many cancer
patients and their families. Team up with Palm Creek and join some of
the many activities and events being held to honor cancer survivors
and those we hold close at heart. We hope you will come on out and
enjoy a truly life changing evening of memories, friendship & love.
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Monday, Feb 5th
Join us for Monday Morning Coffee
and Donuts on the Bistro Patio at
8:00am. This week’s coffee and
donuts are sponsored by Norris RV. Pick up your
FREE ticket in the Activities Office!
Monday, Feb 5th
It’s Bingo! Doors open at 5:30pm,
card sales at 6:00pm and Bingo
starts at 7:00pm in the Ballroom.
Your name badge is required. Bring your dobbers,
snacks, beverages and get ready for fun!
Events and Activities
Thursday, Feb 8th
It’s time for some golf
followed by dinner! Our
Nine-and-Dine events are
hosted by the Palm Creek
Golf and Gifts and The
Bistro. Golf at 2:30pm and dinner at 4:30pm. Please
sign up at PC Golf and Gifts.
Wednesday, Feb 7th
Come listen to the ultimate
tribute band playing a
collection of songs from both
phenomenal British bands of
the 70’s. The show starts at 7:00pm in the Ballroom.
Tickets are $20 pp.
Friday, Feb 9th
Come enjoy Friday Breakfast with
us! Robin is in the kitchen whipping
up something special. Breakfast will
be served from 7:30 to 9:00am in
the Ballroom. Tickets are $8 pp.
Friday - Sunday, Feb 2nd - Feb 4th
Today starts our Cancer Awareness
Weekend. There’s so much to do and so
many ways to contribute. See page 8 for
details.
Monday, Feb 5th
Our Members Pickleball Tournament
kicks off today. It runs through
Wednesday, Feb 7th. See page 34 for
details.
Saturday, Feb 3rd
Bring your dancin’ shoes for an evening
with the 8 Tracks. Our dance starts at
7:00pm in the Ballroom. Tickets are
$12 pp. BYOB.
Wednesday, Feb 6th
Today’s Kitchen Lunch features a
Fish Sandwich, Fries and Coleslaw.
Invite your friends to join you for
lunch in the Ballroom today
starting at 11:30am.
Thursday, Feb 8th
We are heading to
the Tubac Festival of
the Arts today. The
bus boards at 8:00am
at Palm Park. Tickets
are $43 pp.
Fri & Sat, Feb 9th & 10th
Two evenings of dancing and
music by Johnny K and
Kompany. These dances
starts at 7:00pm in the
Ballroom. On Friday, your
guests from outside the resort are welcome to
attend with you. Tickets are $12pp. BYOB.
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Monday, Feb 12th
Join us for Monday Morning
Coffee and Donuts at 8:00am on
the Bistro Patio. This week’s
coffee and donuts are sponsored
by Norris RV. Pick up your FREE
ticket in the Activities Office!
Saturday, Feb 10th
It’s Patio Sale time! Time to
clear the clutter. Sell your items
this Saturday. Stop by the
Activities Office at noon on Feb
9th for a map of participating
residences. The sale starts at
8:00am.
Events and Activities
Sunday, Feb 11th
NPA presents the Doo Wah
Riders. Tonight you’ll hear
some high energy country
music with a Cajun twist. The
show starts at 7:00pm in the
Ballroom. Tickets are $20 pp.
Saturday, Feb 10th
Our Pottery Studio is holding
a show and a sale from
10:00am until 2:00pm. This is
the time to pick up beautiful
gifts for those special people at home. See page 27
for details.
Monday, Feb 12th
It’s Bingo! Doors open at 5:30pm,
card sales at 6:00pm and Bingo
starts at 7:00pm in the Ballroom.
Your name badge is required.
Bring your dobbers, snacks, beverages and get ready
for fun!
Tuesday, Feb 13th
It’s Craft Fair time. Look for
vendors from 9:00am until
1:00pm in the Ballroom, as
well as in the street in front of Palm Park. And stop
for lunch straight from the kitchen window!
Wednesday, Feb 14th
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! Treat your valentine to a
scrumptious prime rib dinner, followed by a dance
featuring Heartbeat. Festivities start at 5:00pm in the
Ballroom. Tickets are $24 pp. BYOB.
Thursday, Feb 15th
Board that bus; we
are heading to the
Arizona Opry Variety
Show! The bus leaves
Palm Park at 5:00pm.
Dinner and show are
included in the $65 pp cost.
Friday, Feb 16th
Come enjoy Friday Breakfast
with us! Robin is in the kitchen
whipping up something special.
Breakfast will be served from
7:30 to 9:00am. Cost is $8.00pp.
Sorry—Sold Out
Waitlist Only
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Saturday, Feb 17th
Back by popular
demand—it’s The
Campbell Brothers!
Bring your boots for a
skootin’ good time. The dance starts at 7:00pm in
the Ballroom. Tickets are $12 pp. BYOB.
Wednesday, Feb 21st
Plan to be entertained tonight
with The Piano Men:
Generations. A mesmerizing
tribute to Billy Joel and Elton
John. It captivated the Palm
Creek audience last year so we
had to invite them back! The show starts at 7:00pm
in the Ballroom. Tickets are $20 pp.
Events and Activities
Saturday, Feb 17th
The Wood Shop, as well as the Sewing/Quilting
Guild, will be holding shows today. See beautiful
works of wood and sewing art, purchase that one
piece you have been admiring, buy raffle tickets, and
participate in various auctions. See page 32 for
details on both shows.
Sunday, Feb 18th
Are you ready to see some more of Palm Creek’s
talent? Both the Art Studio and the Photo Club are
holding shows today in the SanTan and Sonora
Rooms. See pages 25 and 37 for details.
Sunday, Feb 18th
The Palm Creek Chapel
is showing Woodlawn,
a riveting movie about
faith. Admission is
free. The movie starts
at 7:00pm in the Ballroom. See page 36 for details.
Monday, Feb 19th
Join us for Monday Morning
Coffee and Donuts at 8:00am
on the Bistro Patio. This
week’s coffee and donuts are
sponsored by Freedom RV.
Pick up your FREE ticket in the Activities Office!
Monday, Feb 19th
It’s Bingo! Doors open at 5:30pm,
card sales at 6:00pm and Bingo
starts at 7:00pm in the Ballroom.
Your name badge is required.
Bring your dobbers, snacks, beverages and get ready
for fun!
Tuesday, Feb 20th
New Image Fashions presents its
spring collection at 10:00am on
the Main Patio. Save 25-75% off
retail. Come indulge in a little
retail therapy.
NEW IMAGE
Fashion, Clothing &
Watch Sale
Tuesday, Feb 20th
It’s time for some golf
followed by dinner! Our
Nine-and-Dine events are
hosted by the Palm Creek
Golf and Gifts and The
Bistro. Golf at 2:30pm and dinner at 4:30pm. Please
sign up at PC Golf and Gifts.
Wednesday, Feb 21
Today’s Kitchen Lunch features a
Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich,
Fish Sandwich, Chips and a
fountain drink. Invite your friends
to join you for lunch in the
Ballroom today starting at 11:30am.
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Friday, Feb 23rd
It’s Glow Ball Golf night. Try
your luck playing five holes
of golf with a ball that glows
in the dark. Tee times are
7:00pm and 8:30pm. Price is
$20 pp. Sign up at PC Golf
and Gifts.
Saturday, Feb 24th
Today we present Still Cruisin’ 2018, our annual Car
Show, in Palm Park. Check out some sweet cars! The
Car Show opens at 9:00am; entertainment and food
start at 11:00am. See page 14 for details.
Wednesday, Feb 28th
Ladies, it’s your day to shine! Today
is the Ladies 9 Hole Championship.
It starts at 9:00am, of course. Sign
up in PC Golf and Gifts.
Events and Activities
Monday, Feb 26th
It’s Bingo! Doors open at 5:30pm,
card sales at 6:00pm and Bingo
starts at 7:00pm in the Ballroom.
Your name badge is required. Bring your dobbers,
snacks, beverages and get ready for fun!
Tuesday, Feb 27th
Time for Dinner! Tonight Robin is serving Sirloin
Tips, mashed potatoes and salad bar. Dinner is
served at 5:00pm in the Ballroom. Cost is $25 pp.
Sunday, Feb 25th
NPA presents comedian Dan Nainan. Come
prepared to laugh….a lot! The show starts at
7:00pm in the Ballroom. Tickets are $15 pp.
Thursday, Feb 22nd
Let’s learn a little bit
about the environs in
which we live...let’s head
to the Sonora Desert
Museum! The bus departs at 9:15am from Palm
Park. Cost is $40 pp.
Friday, Feb 23rd
Come enjoy Friday Breakfast
with us! Robin is in the kitchen
whipping up something special.
Breakfast will be served from
7:30 to 9:00am. Cost is $8 pp.
Sunday, Feb 25th
This day is set aside for our
Canadian friends to celebrate
their country, its traditions and
its heroes! Have a cup of Tim
Horton’s or play in the Toonie Toss! Festivities start
at 1:00pm in the Ballroom. See page 24 for details.
Monday, Feb 26th
Join us for Monday Morning
Coffee and Donuts at 8:00am
on the Bistro Patio. This week’s
coffee and donuts are
sponsored by PM-MH Insurance. Pick up your FREE
ticket in the Activities Office!
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Events and Activities
Wednesday, Feb 28th
Today’s Kitchen Lunch features
Mini-cheeseburger sliders, fries
and macaroni salad, as well as a
fountain drink. Invite your friends
to join you for lunch in the
Ballroom today starting at 11:30am.
Wednesday, Feb 28th
Do you remember
December ‘63? Then
you’ll remember it was
Frankie Valli and the Four
Seasons who made that
song famous. Come relive
that era at 7:00pm in the
Ballroom. Tickets are $20 pp.
NOT TO
BE
MISSED!
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Robin Perry
Food Service Manager
YIPPIE!
We are finally operating in our new kitchen! It
is BIG and it is BEAUTIFUL!!
We will be starting our month off with an All-
You-Can-Eat Pancake breakfast as part of
Palm Creek’s Cancer Awareness weekend. It
will be held Friday, February 2nd. Later in the
day, we will be whipping up our homemade
chili and selling it starting at 5:00pm. Pick up
a bowl for just $3 and enjoy it meandering through Palm Park while our hot air balloonists
set up for the glow that evening.
For Valentine’s Day we will be serving prime rib, shrimp cocktail, and scalloped potatoes.
We are going to top that meal off with Boston cream pie!
Our Ballroom lunches, served from 11:30am to 1:00pm, are:
Feb 7th - Fish sandwich, French fries and cole slaw, fountain drink.
Feb 13th Craft Fair
Feb 21st - Breaded pork tenderloin, chips, pickle spear, fountain drink.
Feb 28th - Mini cheeseburger sliders, French fries, macaroni salad, fountain drink.
Our Friday Breakfasts this month will be held on the 9th, 16th and 23rd. We will be
holding one Time for Dinner on Tuesday, Feb 27th. I’ll be serving sirloin tips with sautéed
mushrooms, mashed potatoes and gravy and our salad bar.
Our Ice Cream Socials have started. You can satisfy your sweet tooth every Thursday
from 1:00pm until 2:00pm in the Ballroom.
Feb 1st - Chocolate, strawberry or caramel sundae
Feb 8th - Banana Split
Feb15th - Hot fudge sundae
Feb 22nd - Chocolate, strawberry or caramel sundae
And don’t forget our Sports Grill! We have some tasty grilled lunches for you near the
softball field.
—Robin
Steve Williams
Sports Grill
Supervisor
The Bistro
SPORTS GRILL HOURS
Tuesday and Thursday 8:00am—2:00pm
Saturday 10:00am—2:00pm
Sports Grill
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Nathan Adams
Golf and Gifts Supervisor
FEBRUARY ALREADY?
It’s hard to believe that we are in February already; the year is moving very
fast. We have several upcoming events:
To start the month off, we will have two golf tournaments on Feb 2nd and
3rd, in support of Cancer Awareness Weekend. The shotgun starts will be
at 9:00am and 1:00pm on both days.
We also have two Nine & Dines. The first one will be Feb 8th and the
second one on Feb 20th.These are filling up very quickly so come by Golf
and Gifts to sign up as soon as possible.
On the 23rd we will hold our Glow Ball Tournament followed by the Glow
Ball Putting Competition the same night.
Our Wednesday golf clinics are continuing to grow so if you are in need of
a little help with your game, don’t hesitate to come in and sign up.
—Nate
Golf and Gifts
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Charles Szczerbik
Jan 4, 2018
Hole 6
Ruth Moore
Jan 1, 2018
Hole 4
Golf and Gifts
Running of the Gourds: Wuertz Farm’s 15th Annual Gourd Festival
Date: Fri—Sun, Feb 9th-11th
Time: 9:00am—4:00pm
Over 100 Gourd Artists and Vendors Arizona’s Gourd Society’s Judged Show
Reserved Classes Kindergourden Mini-Gourdster Races Flash Gourden
Non-Stop Live Music Food Booths Thousands of Dried Gourds for Sale
Admission: $10 for each adult; kids are free. For more information visit wuertzfarm.com or call (520) 723-4432.
Location: Pinal County Fairgrounds, Casa Grande.
Community News
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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
This season we have several duplicate names, and I mean several, in the
park. If the correct site number is not on the package or letter we receive, it
becomes a guessing game as to whom it belongs and could go to the wrong
person. It is imperative that the correct site number is placed on all packages
and mail.
We have a couple of unclaimed packages in the Mail room. One is addressed
to a Nana and Papa from Mel. No site number or last name. The other is toilet
tissue, paper towels, trash bags and laundry soap dropped off at a wrong site
with no name, paper work, site number, etc. Please bring paper work to claim
these items.
Prices have gone up on stamps, as well as flat rate envelopes and boxes. If
your stamps have “Forever” on them, you don’t have to worry about extra
postage. They are good for whatever the current price happens to be. For all
other stamps and prices please check with us.
There will be no mail delivery on Monday, Feb 19th, due to Presidents’ Day.
However, the Mail Room will be open from 10:00am to 4:00pm with a small
staff for your everyday postal needs.
Don’t forget – Valentine’s Day is February 14th so mail your cards early!
Allow plenty of time for your loved ones back home to receive those special
cards.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Donna
Donna Cox
Mail Room Supervisor
Mail Room
Wow, what a load of packages just in from the Post Office. The day after a
holiday is always busy. Martin Luther King’s Birthday was no exception.
MISSING!
Nearly 500 pink
package cards! If
you have forgotten
to return one or
two of these,
please do so now.
We desperately
need them!
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OUR SALES OFFICE IS OPEN
EVERY DAY
Mon—Fri
8:30am—5:00pm
Sat and Sun
11:00am—4:00pm (520) 371-5850
Refer a
friend or a
family
member who
purchases a
new home at
Palm Creek
and receive
$1,000.
The home that you liked
today but decided to
think about buying it
may be the very same
home someone looked
at yesterday and will
buy today.
Sales Office
If you are thinking about selecting a site and having a new home
built, NOW is the time. This process will take at least five months to
complete so let’s get started so that your new home will be ready
for you in the fall.
Here are the most important steps to building:
Reserve your site
Select your favorite floor plan
Customize your home and select your decor
Send order to building center to complete home
Home is delivered, set and completed for occupancy
Get full details from the Sales Center.
LET’S BUILD A NEW HOME TOGETHER!
One of our brand new homes being set in the Northeast expansion area.
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Sales Office THIS BEAUTIFUL SEASON
We hope you are enjoying this beautiful season. For us
in Sales, this is one of the most exciting seasons to
date. With Palm Creek’s expansion comes lots of
opportunities to design, create and delve into the
unimaginable. We have lots of fresh new ideas in
design and décor we think you will like.
As you may know, our NEW MODEL CENTER is
nearing completion. We have planned a sneak preview
of these new homes for Friday, March 2nd. Although
they will not be fully furnished by that date, you’ll get to
be wowed by the floor plans and interior features. So
mark your calendar now to join us. We’ll provide more
details in the March issue of The Happenings.
Are you interested in learning about buying a home
here at Palm Creek? Then join me on Feb 21st at
9:00am. I will be conducting a Sales Seminar in the
Prickly Pear Room. Please sign with our Sales
Receptionist prior to the meeting. This seminar will
prove be very informative and you will have lots of
opportunity to ask questions.
Every Friday at 9:00am we hold a PARADE OF
HOMES. We meet at the Sales Office for coffee and
donuts and then spend about two hours touring both
new and pre-owned homes using our multi-passenger
golf cart. You will get a chance to see 8 to 10 homes,
where you will be able to see the differences in design,
layout and price.
—Nancy
Did you hear about the
$20,000 price reduction of
our new existing Cottage
homes? We have just one
of the five remaining,
pictured to the left.
Where else can you find a
beautiful 2 bedroom / 2 bath
home for $74,900? Plus it
has a three year rent
incentive! Why not make
this home yours?
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Poker Lessons
Our poker lovers can be found any day of the week playing their favorite
game. They’d love for you to join them! Stop by the Adobe Room for a
complete schedule and details.
Are you ready to learn Texas Holdem or Omaha Hi/Lo? Our team of poker
instructors hold classes on Wednesdays at 9:15am in the Adobe Room. You’ll
meet for about 2 1/2 hours to learn the principles of the game. Beginner and
advanced player instruction is offered. Classes are free! When you finish your instruction, you’ll be ready
to try your hand at tournament play.
Singles Social Club
We invite singles from Palm Creek to join us for social time and planned activities. We
have coffee and donuts in the Sonora North Room from 7:30—8:30am every Monday
morning. We hold a weekly meeting at 8:15am on Mondays. The first Thursday of
every month we hold a potluck in the Sonora South Room from 5:00pm—9:00pm. On
the second Tuesday of each month, we hold a social hour with snacks at 4:30pm on
the Bistro Patio. Game night is every Thursday night at 6:00pm in the Prickly Pear Room. We plan golf
games each week and hold other activities. Watch NextDoor for reminders and changes to the schedule. If
you have any questions, give Dave at call at (218) 850-2894 or Flo at (480) 390-0626.
Cocktails and Coloring
Cocktails and Coloring meets at the North Pavilion Wednesdays from 3:00 to 5:00pm.
Bring a beverage, your favorite coloring books, pencils, markers or crayons. Join us for
a fun and relaxing time.
Palm Creek History Book Club
Dave Reiter continues to lead the Palm
Creek History Book Club. Look for him and
the group every Thursday at 6:30pm the
Cholla Room. Grant by Ron Chernow will be
discussed in February, with John Bacon’s
The Great Halifax: A World War I Story of
Treachery, Tragedy, and Extraordinary
Heroism planned for March. Come join us,
or just come observe!
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Tennis Club
Our Palm Creek Tennis Club is racing in all directions! We are so busy with
invitational tournaments, in-house tournaments, leagues, clinics and social play!
The icing on the cake is parties! We have a very active committee planning our
fun. Come play with us, everyone is welcome!
Scrapbooking and Cards
Come join us for a fun time with the friendliest group of people. We work together
on scrapbooks and make creative cards. We meet in the Ocotillo Room Monday
evenings from 6:00 until 9:00pm, Wednesdays from 10:00am until 9:00pm, and on
Fridays times vary. We always enjoy the travelling salad bowl on Fridays at
noon. One person brings a bowl of salad greens and the rest of us bring a topping
to be shared by all. Come join us for fun organizing your photos or making the
“perfect card” for someone special. We have almost everything you will need.
Bicycle Club
The Palm Creek Bicycle Club rides three times each week, 25-40 miles,
at 12-14 mph. You can find Dave leading the group every Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday. Helmets and an extra tube are required. We are
looking for self-sufficient, experienced riders. Stops for coffee or lunch
are included in every ride. For more information or ride schedule email
[email protected]. You can call Dave at (314) 406-2359.
Drama Club
Tickets for the 2018 comedies are now on sale.
Where: The Concierge area outside of the Activities Office
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am—noon
Price: $10.00 per ticket with OPEN SEATING ONLY
Play Dates and Times: March 8th & 9th at 7:00pm
Location: The Ballroom
Club News
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Photo Club
The Palm Creek’s Photo Club meets on Monday mornings at 9:30am in the
Sonora South Room. This will change to the SanTan Room once the Ballroom is
completed. We welcome all skill levels – absolute beginner to accomplished
photographer. Members shoot photos for weekly topics, Annual Photo Show, and
a yearly Club Photo Contest. In addition, field trips and walk-abouts are held for
members to practice what they learn in the weekly club meetings. A weekly
Photoshop Elements class is held as part of the club membership in the use of software to manage and
improve photos. Please join us on Monday mornings to see if our club is for you!
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Palm Creek Art Studio
Our Art Studio is located in the Prickly Pear building on the Street of Dreams past
the model homes. It is available for the artistic endeavors of all Palm Creek
residents during the scheduled Open Studio hours monitored by Art Club
Members. The schedule for the use of the Prickly Pear is posted. Open Studio
use for non-Art Club members is $1 per day payable to the studio monitor.
Art Instruction
Classes using various mediums and styles are provided by several members of
the Art Club. They may be geared specifically for beginners or for more advanced
artists. These classes are usually held in the Art Studio. Information regarding
content, time, fee and sign-up is posted separately by the individual instructor.
Classes are open to all Palm Creek residents.
Art Club
Artists take out membership in the Art Club for the camaraderie and
encouragement of like-minded people. Along with the Open Studio, membership
benefits include the use of the art library and club equipment such as mat cutter,
light box, easels, etc. Club members also enjoy monthly socials, may participate in the annual art show, display
artwork in the studio, participate in monthly workshops, etc. There are monthly meetings and email communication to
club members. Please stop by the Art Studio to see our artists at work and receive information about membership.
Club News
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Palm Creek Art / Photo Show
Sunday, Feb 18th
10:00am—2:00pm
SanTan / Sonora Rooms
We’ll be raffling Artwork donated by our
artists!
Artwork done at Tinfoil Workshop
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The Blackwood Brothers
Sunday, Jan 21st
7:00pm in the Ballroom
Palm Creek Chapel Presents
Dog Agility Group
We had a work party in December to wash our agility
equipment to get it ready for the 2018 season. Thank
you to all of the volunteers who joined us that day to
help out. We had a total of 22 people sign up their
dogs for our January agility classes for the
Foundation, Beginners, Intermediate and Working
Group. It was nice to see some familiar faces as well
as some new dogs in our classes. We had a variety
of breeds and sizes from a Yorkie to a big Golden
Doodle. Our goal is to teach the handlers and their
dogs how to focus on each other and work together as
a team as they navigate through an agility course having fun along the way. Our four week session for
February began on Jan 30th and the Thursday classes will start on Feb 1st. We are excited about our new
shed provided by Palm Creek which is located just outside the east end of the agility park and where we
can now store some of our agility equipment and supplies. Our dog agility club will be hosting a potluck
dinner for its members at the Bistro Patio on Monday, February 26 from 5 to 9 pm. If you have any
questions regarding our agility classes, please contact Sue Reineck at (440) 554-4940.
Photo by Terry Meyers
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Ladies Poker
Ladies, need a break from ‘the routine’? Why not join us for Ladies Poker? We play every
other Tuesday evening at 6:15pm in the Adobe Room. We will be playing Feb 13th and
Feb 27th. Be one of the top three winners of the night and you will qualify for our Wonder
Woman Championship in March.
Genealogy Club
Palm Creek Genealogy Club meets each Tuesday at 7:00pm in the SanTan room. Join
our club this month and attend presentations "Dating Old Photos" on Feb 6th and
"Research in Germany" on Feb 20th. Workshops on Feb13th and 27th provide time for
research using the internet or the club's extensive library. Club volunteers work with
beginners in U.S. or Canadian research. We can also work with those interested in
writing about their ancestors or anyone who has reached a brick wall in their research.
Palm Creek Book Club
The Palm Creek Book Clubs meets the second and fourth Friday of the month at 2:00pm in the
Cholla Room. On Feb 9th we are discussing Mademoiselle Chanel and on Feb 23rd the selection
is Mrs. Grant and Madam Jule. Other recommendations are West With the Night and House of
Sand and Fog.
Potters of Palm Creek
Pottery Sale and Show
Saturday, February 10, 2018
10:00am to 2:00pm
In the Pottery Studio
Open to the Public
Chinese Raffle
Club News
Shuffleboard
You can find
lots of your
friends and
neighbors on
the
Shuffleboard
Courts Monday
through Friday
starting at
9:00am. Come
try it a couple
times to see if
you like the
game!
The cost is $10 for the entire season.
On Sundays we play pin shuffleboard. It’s $1.00 to
play. Bring quarters with you. If you knock down a pin,
it will cost you 25 cents. It’s a lot of fun!
For more information, contact Nancy Bell at
(360) 631-1152.
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Club News
First Annual Stained
Glass Show & Sale
Saturday, Mar 3rd
10:00am to 2:00pm
Stained Glass Studio
Silent auction and raffles
Come see the beautiful works by our talented artists and possibly purchase
some that will be on sale.
Looking for An Opportunity to Volunteer?
Women’s Billiards
Do you like to laugh? Do you want to meet new friends? No knowledge needed just the
desire to learn and laugh! We are a group of women that has been meeting for over two
years playing pool in the Billiards Room next to Guest Services. We are not serious
players although we learn something new each week. We meet Tuesdays and Fridays at
1:00pm. Join us; every day is a practice day for us!
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Club News
EVERY MONDAY
In the Ballroom
Stained Glass Shop
The Stained Glass Shop is open Monday thru Friday, 9:00am until
4:00pm. The following classes are being offered:
FUSION: Sign up was Jan 24th. Classes are Feb 7th, 8th, 12th and
13th. If you are interested in this class, check to see if we have had
any cancellations.
COPPER FOIL: Sign up was Jan 31st. Classes are Feb 14th, 15th,
16th and 19th. If you are interested in this class, check to see if we
have had any cancellations.
MOSAICS: Sign up starts Feb 20th. Classes are Mar 5th, 6th, 8th and
9th.
COPPER FOIL: Sign up starts Mar 2nd. Classes are Mar 14th, 15th,
16th and 19th.
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Pegs and Jokers
Do you keep hearing about a board game called Pegs and Jokers? Pegs and Jokers is
a North American race game for four, six or eight players, using playing-cards to move
pegs around a board. Each player has five pegs, and the winners are the first team to
move all their pegs from their START area to their HOME areas. It's lots of fun! Want to
learn? Come to free lessons in the Adobe Room at 9:30 on Thursday mornings.
Club News
Welcome to the World of Mahjong
There are primarily two forms of Mahjong being played at Palm
Creek— National Mahjong (played with the 2017 card obtained
from the National Organization) and Western Mahjong (an
abbreviated form with special hands chosen from the Players
Companion Book). For now, all players meet at the same time and
join the table of their choice.
PLAY SCHEDULE
Mondays 12:30pm in Sonora North
Thursdays 6:30pm in Sonora South
Friday 12:30pm in Sonora North (lessons included on Fridays)
CLASSES
Classes for Western are available Fridays at 12:30pm. It is best to come about 12:15pm to form
tables. Come learn to play a FUN game and make new friends.
MAHJONG
Trivia
Come and join with friends and neighbors for a fun filled evening of TRIVIA. Play as
an individual or a team or spontaneously join a team. The evening promises to be
fun, challenging and informative. We meet on Wednesdays at 5:00pm in the Prickly
Pear Room located to the north of the Sales Office. Bring a dollar to be pooled into a
prize. For more information contact John or Donnalee at Phone: (520) 414-3332 or
email: [email protected].
Gourd Art Classes
This year’s classes are in full swing. Each Thursday from 9:00am until Noon. I will be
teaching a new project in the Cholla Room. No experience is needed, and I supply most
of what is needed including the gourd. There is some prep work to be done before class
so sign up early. Limit 12. The cost is $35. For more info contact Blanche Murrin at
(219) 477-8591 Come have some fun!
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Aquafit
Aquafit is conducted at the Main Pool Monday thru Saturday mornings at
8:15am. Each session lasts 45 minutes. Exercises are done in chest deep
water and can be adjusted to individual needs. Come for fun, friendship and
excellent exercise at the Main Pool.
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 the
conversion from PC’s to Mac’s go smoother, learn the
nuances of Apple including iPads and iPhones, learn
from other users’ experience, reduce your fear to do
‘things’ and pick up ideas from other users. You can also
learn basic operations, how to manage and access files,
keyboard shortcuts, how to stay current with upgrades
and manage your photos. For additional information
contact Larry Freeborg at (612) 723-5395, email
larry@steppingthroughthe gate.com or Jack McClesky at
(503) 307-9737, email [email protected].
Socrates
Discussion
Group
Are you interested
in learning from
others on
important issues
of today and
discussing
philosophies? This
is your opportunity to express yourself and your
opinion and be heard respectfully. Come join the
Socrates Discussion Group. This is your chance to
keep your brain active and alert. We meet Tuesday
evenings from 6:30pm—8:30pm in the Ocotillo Room.
For more information contact Larry Freeborg at
(612) 723-5395, email larry@steppingthroughthe
gate.com.
Lawn Bowling
If you have travelled past the lawn bowling green weekday afternoons you will
have seen the afternoon game in full swing. Past members are back along with
new members joining up after their 2 hour free lesson and we are all having fun.
New members are bowling with other more experienced members in a fun
learning format. Where else can you get a whole season of bowling any weekday
that fits your schedule for $15.00 per person for the entire season? Come on
over to the club and check it out. Monitors are on site mornings starting at 10:00am to provide information.
Club News
Get out your scissors! Mesquite Elementary School is collecting BOX
TOPS so that they can build shade shelters for their playground. BOX
TOPS are on hundreds of products you know and love. A list is
available by the collection jar in the Activities Office.
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Club News
Palm Creek
Annual Quilt Show
Saturday, February 17th
9:00am to 3:00pm
SanTan and Sonora Rooms
Over 200 quilted items on display.
Free admission. Lunch available.
Silent and Chinese auctions. Quilts
and Doll Raffles.
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Water Aerobics/Exercise
The weather is nice so why not start your day in the pool? Water Aerobics is offered at the
North Pool Monday thru Saturday at 8:30am and 9:30am. No experience is necessary and
beginners are always welcome! Instruction starts out with some warm up exercises,
progresses to toning and ends with stretches during the cool-down period. Each session lasts 45 minutes.
Palm Creek Computer Club
We will meet on Wednesday, Jan 3rd at 9:30am in the SanTan Room. This session
will address Tweaking Windows 10, as well as providing a forum for questions and
answers. Club dues are $10 for the season or $5 for a session. If you have
questions, contact Mike Salter on NextDoor.
Wood Shop
The Wood Shop is in full swing. We are open 8:00am to 4:00pm,
Monday through Friday. Any new user of the shop is required to
attend an Orientation Class that is offered every Wednesday
morning at 8:00am sharp. The shop does not open until 9:30am on
Wednesdays. There is a $15 membership fee to join the club. Bowl
Classes and Scroll Saw classes are underway, no experience
needed. Come to the shop for more information. Our annual Wood Show will be on February 17th. The
phone number at the shop is (520) 510-5138.
Lawn Bowling
With 90+ members our season is in full swing! Our first two tournaments of
the season are complete. We held the First Annual Triples match on
January 13th and our Mixed Pairs tournament on Jan 19-20. 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 per normal schedule. Check the club house
for more information or speak to a monitor in the mornings after 10:00am.
Native American Flute Class and Circle
We meet Thursdays from 10:00am until Noon in the Ocotillo Room. If you have ever heard a
native American flute playing, more than likely you have stopped what you are doing and
wondered what was that beautiful haunting sound. Would you like to be able to express
those soul-songs yourself? You can with a little help and guidance. If this sounds interesting
to you, contact Phil Perry, leader of the Palm Creek NAF Circle, at (719) 649-3901 or email:
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Are You Ready for Some More Great Pickleball?
Our Members Tournament starts Monday, Feb 5th.
This will be a double elimination tournament with skill levels 2.5 thru
5.0. Age categories are 35+, 50+, 65+ and 70+.
Tournament Schedule:
Monday, Feb 5th—Women’s Doubles, Age/Skill 2.5-5.0. Ages 35+, 50+, 65+, 70+
Tuesday, Feb 6th—Men’s Doubles, Age/Skill 2.5-5.0. Ages 35+, 50+, 65+, 70+
Wednesday, Feb 7th—Mixed Doubles, Age/Skill 2.5-5.0. Ages 35+, 50+, 65+, 70+
Thursday, Feb 8th—Rain day if needed
Check-in opens at 7:00am each day. Matches begin at 8:00am.
Come out and cheer for your friends and neighbors!
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Palm Creek Community ChapelPastor : Debbie Killian
In the Ballroom
• Non-denominational church service Sundays at 9:00am
• Communion on Sunday, Feb 4th
• Free Movie night will be Sunday, Feb 18, at 7:00pm showing “Woodlawn”
In the SanTan Room
• Bible Study Tuesdays at 10:00am
• Chapel Choir rehearsal Sundays at 8:00am
For further information contact :
Pastor Debbie Killian at (907) 315-8397 or [email protected]
Come and Enjoy
Our Free Movie Night
Sunday February 18, 2018
at 7:00 P.M. in the
Palm Creek Ball Room.
Invite your Friends
Open Seating
Free Popcorn
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Pat Hulke, winner of Palm Creek Poker Club's First Annual Charity Poker Run, presents
$520 to Seeds of Hope Executive Director Mark Vanderheyden. Looking on are Shirley and
Lyndsay Beck and Julie and Tom Langwell who spearheaded this event attended by more
than 100 folks on New Year’s Day.
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State Parties
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MINNESOTA, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA Tuesday, February 13th
5:00—8:00pm
Ballroom
Cost is $12pp for salad, pizza, coffee, water and dessert. Tickets go on sale in January.
Contact Kathy Jensen at (320) 216-5917 for more information.
Contacts: Larry & Lois Voorhees—402-681-6666, Jim & Marty Davis—402-415-7822
Len & Arlene Nelson—402-489-2290, Marilyn Krueger—402-649-1230
Nebraska State Party Sunday, February 25th
2:00—4:00pm
SanTan Room
Bring an hors d'oeuvre to share; bring your beverage
CALIFORNIA Sunday, February 11th
11:30am—2:00pm
Ocotillo Room (across from Sewing/Quilting)
Bring a dish for 10 to share. Also bring your own plates and utensils.
BYOB.
Questions? Call Frannie Prewitt at (415) 509-4442
State Parties
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WASHINGTON Thursday, February 15th
5:30—8:00pm
Ballroom
Cost is $7.00pp for entrée (chicken), water, coffee and
dessert. Bring a side dish for sharing. Tickets go on sale in
January. Contact Jay or Nancy Bell at (425) 232-2097 for
more information.
WISCONSIN Sunday, February 11th
4:00pm
SanTan Room
Bring a dish to share and your beverage. Plates and flatware
will be provided. $2.00pp. Please wear your name badge. Sign
up in Activities after Jan 10th. For more information contact Janet Kinney at (715) 292-4100
or Kay Olson at (715) 573-9806.
OREGON Sunday, February 25th
4:00—7:00pm
Fireside Patio
Bring your beverage and an appetizer to share. Plates, napkins
and cutlery provided
State Parties
MICHIGAN GET-TOGETHER
Sunday, February 11th
4:00-6:00pm
Sonora South
Bring an appetizer to share/BYOB
Contact Cindy Zagummy at (616) 540-2176 or
Judy Tawney at (248) 633-5649 for more information
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Feb 20th
Tuesday
12:00pm
Sonora South
SkyMed Takes You Home - Free Lunch!
Join us for a Subway lunch and a SkyMed “Takes You
Home” presentation. Receive a special discount for
anyone purchasing a membership at this seminar.
Dream vacation voucher for all new sign ups and
renewals. Please sign up in the Activities Office.
Feb 1st
Thursday
10:30am
Sonora North
Casa Grande Business Expo for Seniors
Join us in the Ballroom for this annual Senior Business Expo where you can
gather information about business services for Seniors in Casa Grande.
Admission is free.
Feb 3rd
Saturday
10:00am to Noon
Ballroom
Sound Point Hearing
Do you have questions about hearing loss?
Sound Point Hearing is conducting a free
informational seminar on hearing loss and
the exciting solutions that are available. There will be free hearing screenings. To
attend please RSVP to Sound Point at (520) 494-3885.
Seminars
Feb 8th
Thursday
5:00pm
SanTan Room
Mature Asset Advisors
Learn about important solutions to estate planning, how to
qualify for simplified issue life insurance, living wills, general
powers of attorney and more. Dinner provided from Big
House. Please sign up in the Activities Office.
Feb 15th
Thursday
9:00am
SanTan Room
Hearing Centers of Arizona
Learn about BrainHearing technology and
how hearing aids can improve your life.
Breakfast provided. Sign up in the
Activities Office.
Feb 23rd
Friday
Noon
SanTan Room
Foundation for Financial Education
This non-profit organization will present a variety of topics
related to Social Security, Medicare Supplements, Tax Law
and protecting your investments. Please sign up in the
Activities Office.
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Resort Publications
To become better stewards of our environment, we are encouraging our residents to sign-up to receive
our monthly newsletter—The Happenings—by email. If you would like to receive this publication
electronically, please stop by Activities and provide us with your email address.
We will no longer send out the newsletter in the resort mail. Should you want a printed copy, you may
obtain one at the Concierge Desk at Guest Services.
The Ad Corner will continue to be distributed to residents via resort mail.
Input for The Happenings should be directed to Barb Poole at (520) 371-5843 or
Input for The Ad Corner should be directed to Glo Mason at (520) 371-5846 or
Fax Services
Need a fax? We have made adjustments to our capabilities so we can now fax your documents. Bring our
documents to the Activities Office during business hours. Your documents will be faxed or scanned and
sent electronically (eFAX) through our computer. Confirmation of successful delivery can take up to 15
minutes, so please be patient. The Activities Office can also scan and send your documents via email if
you have an email address instead of FAX number. The flat rate for either of these methods is $3.00 per
transmission; however, we strongly recommend you obtain an email address for your recipient as
confirmation is immediate.
Courtesy Phone
The phone by the Concierge Desk in the Main
Lobby has been moved to the Activities
Office. Please note the phone will only be
available for local calls (area code 520) or toll
free numbers. This phone is available only
when Activities is open.
Notary Services
We have five
notaries here at
Palm Creek. Mary
Ann Brown in the
Activities Office,
Tami Deeks in
Leasing, Amber Moore in Sales, Gary
Lambert in Operations and Nancy
Paupst in Sales. If you need a
document notarized, please make an
appointment with one of these folks.
There is no charge for notary services
here at Palm Creek.
Admin Services
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Activities x5840
Ad Corner x5846
Gate House x5860
Golf and Gifts x5870
Guest Services x5830
Happenings x5843
Housekeeping x5857
Kitchen x5874
Mail Room x5848
Maintenance x5830
Pantry x5866
Rental Office x5833
Sales x5850
Special Events x5845
Sports Grill x5867
Palm Creek Telephone Numbers
Guest Services (520) 421-7000
Please note the following new telephone number effective September, 2017.
Area code (520) 371-xxxx
1110 North Henness Road, Casa Grande, Arizona 85122
www.palmcreekgolf.com
CLUB PHONE NUMBERS RESORT OFFICES
Stained Glass (520) 340-0937
Wood Shop (520) 510-5138