WHO S ON DECK? SUN CITIES NATIONAL LEAGUE WELCOMES GERRY BARCLEY

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1 You don t stop playing because you grow old; you grow old because you stop playing! The BATTER UP Newsletter is published for the Sun Cities Senior Softball Dennis Farrar Editor League, and is made possible through the generosity of our sponsors. editor@getnet.net March 2010 WHO S ON DECK? SUN CITIES NATIONAL LEAGUE WELCOMES GERRY BARCLEY Dennis Farrar G erry was born in Flint, Michigan, attended Atherton High School and General Motors Institute (now Kettering University). He played football, basketball, and tracks in his younger days and played a little bit of baseball until his late 30 s. He and Diane, his wife, have 5 sons and 9 grandchildren. Their sons and their families all live in Michigan in Traverse City, Cadillac, Midland, Ann Arbor and Grand Blanc. Gerry worked for General Motors Service and Parts Operations for 37 years, retiring in He worked as a material control expediter, warehouse supervisor and Engineering analyst. He has spent most of his life dedicated to his family. His 5 sons were all very active in sports and he enjoyed following them around the country as they competed in tennis matches, track meets, and baseball, soccer and football games. He coached several travel soccer and baseball teams. Since retirement, he has enjoyed watching his grandchildren play soccer, football, volleyball, forensics, and basketball. He and his wife have visited Sun City West for 2 years, a month at a time, and this year will be staying for 4 months. They love it more and more each time they visit. Gerry is the President of the Kirkridge Condominium Association where he lives in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Most days you will find him with his side kick, Sam Moses, riding through GERRY BARCLEY the complex on their golf cart assisting co-owners with everything from replacing sump pumps to spreading salt on walkways for protection. Editor s Note: When you see Gerry please join me and welcome him to the game that we all love to play. I would like to thank Jerry and his wife Diane for sharing a part of their lives with all of us. Editor Photo: Dennis Farrar INSIDE THIS ISSUE Angels In The Outfield... p 8 Annual Spring Fling 2009 p 2 As I See It... p 5 Calendar of Events.... p 5 Day in the Park p 2 Hitting Machine. p 9 Mark Your Calendars..... p 7 Save Those Tabs p 7 Sponsors.. p 8 Sun Cities Annual Hall of Fame Banquet. p 4 Sun Cities Association Update p 8 Sun City Board Update. p 2 Sun City General Meeting Notice p 1 Sun City West Board Update. p 3 Vintage Baseball p 3 Wanted! p 7 Westside Food Bank p 4 Who s On Deck? (Gerry Barcley).. p 1 Word Search Puzzle..... p 6 Word Search Puzzle Solution..... p 7

2 proudly presents our 9th ANNUAL SPRING FLING 2010 MARCH 4 7, 2010 NATIONAL LEAGUE THURSDAY FRIDAY March 4 5, 2010 AMERICAN LEAGUE SATURDAY SUNDAY March 6 7, 2010 From Sun City Senior Softball Club Linda Graham, President The bleacher renovation is complete! We now have completely code compliant, senior and grand-kid friendly bleachers. Yea! (See pictures below) Our General Membership meeting is scheduled for March 1 and will be held at the Sun Bowl Field following the Green Team Game at approximately 11:00 am. The agenda will include a request to approve the annual Exemption, submitted to the Rec. Center, allowing the advertising on the outfield fence. In addition, instructions will be provided for those who want to use the P.A. system. A discussion is planned regarding player placement and the Friday FUN league. Hope to see you there! LIBERTY FIELD SUN CITY WEST, AZ COME OUT AND ENJOY THIS 4 DAYS FUN & FRIENDSHIP EVENT AND SEE SOME GREAT SOFTBALL! DAY IN THE PARK Laurel Andrews MARCH 20th is the Day in the Park and the SCW Softball Club is recognizing their Team Sponsors and Billboard Sponsors by having a "Day in the Park". Free Hot Dogs, Chips and Beverages will be provided to all players, non players, and sponsors that drop by Liberty Buick Field on March 20 th From 10 AM-2 PM. Tables will be set up for the sponsors to answer questions and hand out information and/or free gifts. Everyone is invited. Liberty Buick Field is located on RH Johnson/Stardust in SCW. Page 2 of 9

3 SCWSSC Coming Ev_nts Bob Peck, President The winter session is well underway and so are the activities and events organized by our club members. In February, the Bill Bromley Memorial Cardiac Kids Tournament was a huge success. The event raised over $2,000, which was donated to the American Heart Association. Also in February, the Bosom Buddies event raised money to fight breast cancer. We should all be proud of the efforts of our club members who organize and participate and contribute to this worth while cause. In early March, we have the Spring Fling, which is scheduled to begin on March 4 th. This is a fun day for American League and National League players to compete and promote social interaction within our club. Then in late March there are two events that all members should support. First, on Saturday, March 20 th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM the club provides a Day in the Park. This is an event when we invite our team sponsors and billboard advertisers to Liberty Field. This provides them access to our club membership and the community at large to help promote their businesses. Our members are encouraged to attend the event, interact with our sponsors and thank them for their support. It would be appropriate for club members to wear their uniform shirts to this event to demonstrate the advertisement that sponsoring a team provides. A free lunch will be provided to all who attend Second, is the Annual Sun Cities Senior Softball League Banquet. It is scheduled for Wednesday, March 24th, from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM at Palm Ridge Summit Hall (A&B) in Sun City West. This is an opportunity to socialize with friends and recognize club members who have given much of their time and talent to promote club activities. New candidates will be inducted into the Sun Cities Senior Softball League Hall of Fame. Our own club member, Joe Gallo, will provide live music and entertainment. The club also invites our team sponsors and billboard advertisers to the banquet where they are recognized and acknowledged for their support of our activities. All team managers are selling tickets for this event until March 10th. Tickets are $10 per person. All members are encouraged to attend. LIBERTY FIELD HOSTS ANOTHER VINTAGE BASEBALL ALL STAR MATCH Herb Clark, Commissioner Please mark your calendar to join us for the 2010 Vintage Base Ball All Star Match to be played at Liberty Field in SCW on March 21st. The festivities begin at 12 noon with a Vintage Match. At 1:30 PM the All Stars selected from the Arizona Territories Vintage Base Ball League will play. Immediately following the All Star Match we will have another match which we are inviting former players, new players, want to try it out players, to experience the fun of vintage base ball. In addition to the three matches we will have fun and games for all who attend. We are planning to have hamburgers, hot dots and etc. We invite you to dress up in your oldest garb, bring your cameras and be a part of this great afternoon of fun! Players who want to play in the third match are asked to please respond to this and let us know your intent, so we can put you on a team. SPACE IS LIMITED. We truly encourage you to sign up and play. Former players should wear their old uniform. New players we request you get into the spirit by wearing a long sleeve shirt and long pants. If you want to roll up your pants, that's OK! Please wear long stockings to cover you bare calf. All bats and balls will be furnished. In 1860 ballist did not wear gloves...it was unmanly! It you want more information please contact me! My address is: woodmedic@aol.com. I hope to see you at these events. Please stop and say hello. Page 3 of 9

4 WEST SIDE FOOD BANK IS FRUIT & VEGGIE MONTH Carol Bowden I usually make my food bank deliveries on Friday mornings. It is amazing to see the somewhat constant streams of people moving in and out of the office with either requests or boxes of food. The people are not faceless; it's young families, a grandfather trying to make sure his grandchildren get enough to eat or a more middle aged couple trying not to despair. Over the last 4 months, Sun Cities Senior Softball has donated over 880 lbs. of food! But, we are not done yet! With March being our last collection month, Julie and I are hoping we can push the total to over 1000 lbs. We will be collecting cans of fruits and vegetables. As always, your generosity is appreciated and noted. The thank you's I receive are shared with all of you. Those of you who may be leaving for the summer may want to consider taking what is left in your pantry to the food bank OR give me a call and I will help you get it there. We are an amazing organization! THANK YOU ALL! ANNUAL SOFTBALL LEAGUE BANQUET Bob Williams All members of the Sun Cities Softball Clubs are encouraged to attend our Annual Banquet on March 24 at Palm Ridge Recreation Center in Sun City West. The doors will open at 5:00 p.m. for a "Happy Half Hour". Bring the beverage of your choice and mixes. Glasses and ice will be provided. The program will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. with Hall of Fame member Jim McGuire serving as Master of Ceremonies. Enjoy a a delicious catered dinner followed by wonderful music from our own Joe Gallo, door prizes and fun. We will honor the current members of the Softball Hall of Fame and induct new members for Come join your fellow players, sponsors, Hall of Fame members, Governing Board members and Recreation Center management for a fantastic evening! Tickets are just $10 per person for you and your spouse/significant other. Purchase tickets from your manager before March 10. If you have any questions, please contact Bob Williams, Banquet Coordinator at Personal Touch Catering will be providing a wonderful dinner for the banquet. The menu is as follows: Tossed Garden Salad with assorted dressings Fresh Seasonal Fruit Salad Pork cutlets with red onion compote Beef stroganoff Red skin garlic mashed potatoes Medley of fresh broccoli, cauliflower and carrots Fresh baked rolls with sweet butter Assorted desserts Coffee and iced tea Page 4 of 9

5 CALENDAR OF EVENTS March 4-7, 2010 SCW Annual Spring Fling Tournament Liberty Field Sun City West National League Games (March 4 & 5) Contact Bob Williams at (623) or Bob at kwill30680@cox.net for more information. American League Games (March 6 & 7) Contact Ken Skinner at (623) or Ken at ken@azsrsoftball.com for more information. If you are interested in playing in the Spring Fling, please contact your respective contact above. Be sure to check the bulletin boards and future newsletters for times. March 20, 2010 (Saturday) Sponsor Day In The Park Liberty Field Sun City West, AZ Contact any of the SCW Board Members for more detailed information. This annual sponsor-appreciation event is scheduled for this date, and necessary tables and chairs have already been requested. This is an important event in order to maintain a close relationship between the Clubs and the sponsors. PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR OUR SPONSORS BY WEARING YOUR JERSEY!!!! March 24, League Banquet Palm Ridge Recreation Center Sun City West The date for the Annual Hall of Fame League Banquet has been set. Check this newsletter for more information You can also contact Bob Williams at (623) or Bob at kwill30680@cox.net for more information. PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR Editor s Note: Be sure to check the web site for any and all updates to the web calendar. The web calendar also includes SC Club, SCW Club, and SC League meetings, as will as other information not found in the Batter Up newsletters. Dennis AS I SEE IT! Dennis Farrar As I write another As I See It editorial, please keep in mind it s how I See It, and it may not reflect the views of all. This being said, I would like to thank many of you who took the time to comment on last month s editorial. I found out that a lot of you share the same concerns of the direction we re going just as I do. Please keep in mind that this is As I See It, and, I know that there are some that may not agree. No newspaper or other newsletter, or magazines can please every reader. Whether you agree or not I encourage each of you to get involved and let your wishes known at the meetings. As players it is our duty to steer our officials in the direction we want them to go. So step up to the plate and let your voice be heard. Attend as many meetings as you can. They are open to all paid up members. I have my own convictions and many of you know them already. I have always been available to help wherever needed as long as I believe that what I m asked to do is principle driven and not based on convenience. Methods are forever changing, but no one can dispute our principles. Let s all do our part to show more compassion towards each other and to do what is right. Show more compassion for the less skilled players and less on winning. Someday we all will be one of these players. Keep our game recreational for the good of all. Again, I welcome your comments, if you wish. Please join me and welcome the new players and remember to put your name and phone number on your gear for easy identification. Many bats and gloves look alike. Finally, being part Irish myself, I would like to wish everyone a Happy St Patrick s Day. Especially to all the O s and the Mc s in our association. Please remember, don t drink too much of the green Irish beer, and if you do; get a designated driver. That s how I see it! Have a good game and get home safe. Editor Page 5 of 9

6 APPLES APRICOT AVOCADO BANANA BLACKBERRY BLUEBERRY CANTALOUPE CHERRIES CHOKECHERRY COCONUT CRABAPPLE CRANBERRY DATE FIG GRAPEFRUIT GRAPES KIWIFRUIT KUMQUAT FRUIT WORD SEARCH PUZZLE Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid. LEMON LIME LYCHEE MANGO MULBERRY NECTARINE ORANGE PAPAYA PEACH PEAR PERSIMMON PINEAPPLE PLUM POMEGRANATE RASPBERRY RHUBARB STRAWBERRY WATERMELON Copyright All rights reserved. BOB WILLIAMS (KAY TOO) ON ONE OF HIS MANY TRIPS. THIS ONE IS CLIFF DIVING IN ACAPULCO These pictures were taken when Bob & Kay Wiliams enjoyed their trip to Acapolco. Bob is standing next to a cliff-diver with the cliffs in the background in the picture on the left. And no Bob did not dive, but wanted to sport his Sun City West Softball cap in his pictures. Editor Note: Do you have some pictures of a trip you would like to share with your fellow players? them to me and they just may be posted in one of the upcoming newsletters. Thank you Bob & Kay for sharing. Page 6 of 9 Photos courtesy of Bob & Kay

7 MARK YOUR CALENDARS As you know the next session of softball will be here before we know it. WANTED! We are in need of managers for the three (3) summer sessions. These teams will already be assigned; we just need someone to volunteer to manage the team. The 1 st session runs from 4/6 till 6/3, the 2 nd session from 6/8 till 7/29, and the 3 rd session from 8/3 till 9/30. If you are interested please me at raiderctry@msn.com or call Also if you are interested in being a manager for the fall session please let me know also. Thank You, Bob Dobbins. Save Those Tabs Bob Wenners I want to encourage you to continue to save these tabs for Ronald McDonald House. Did you know? It takes 1267 tabs to make 1 pound and 144 pounds to allow 1 family to stay one night in a Ronald McDonald House. So again my thanks for helping and let s save all the tabs we can during the summer. Thank you! Listed below for your review are the dates of each session we will be playing. Please review the list and send to me by rmcandrews@cox.net which one's you will be able to play. Should you have any questions please give me a call. Thank You. Rich McAndrews Spring Session Apr 6 Jun 3 1st Summer Session Jun 8 Jul 29 2nd Summer Session Aug 3 Sep 30 Fall Session Oct 26 Jan 13, 2011 Winter Session Jan 18 Mar 31, 2011 FRUIT PUZZLE SOLUTION Remember, No Cheating? Page 7 of 9

8 Angels in the Outfield Linda Graham As in any reporting, there is encouraging as well as more difficult news. For those getting knees, shoulders, necks, etc. repaired and looking forward to returning to the field, do what is recommended and be patient just a while longer! For some it has become necessary to take an extended "time out" or to change sports entirely. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families. For specific information, check out or the bulletin board at each field. For those who wish to keep medical issues private, they still receive a card and an invitation to the Peanut Gallery. If you know of a player the Angels may have missed, please notify Kay Williams, Joyce Fano or Linda Graham. UPD@TE Chuck Wittreich Hi my name is Chuck Wittreich, and as many of you know, Jim Keinath the president had to leave early on summer vacation. He has asked me to pitch hit while he is away. With your help this rookie will be able to accomplish all our joint board s needs. One aspect we are all concerned about is safety. There are shin guards and all sorts of masks to help prevent accidents. The main concern is if you can not see the ball in the sun, move cover your head with your glove and turn around. With team work the player nearest you can shout out and help you move away from danger. Hope this little info will help all and as the umpire s say, Let s play ball. THANK YOU SPONSORS WE SUPPORT YOU! A.E. Lewis & Sons Builders Arrowhead Lexus Arvid & Kay Peterson, Realtors Bashas Brenda s Kitchen Camino Del Sol Funeral Chapel Canyon State Air Conditioning & Heating Cranstoun Court Jewelers Daily News Sun Denny s TV Desert Rose Concrete Coating Desert Golf Cars Edward Jones Farmers Ins. Paul Tone Farrar Chiropractic & Acupuncture Golden Eagle Distributors (Budweiser) Gonstead Family Chiropractic Grandview Terrace Ken Meade Realty Larry Ott Realty Liberty Buick Lund Cadillac Newton s Automotive Northern Trust Bank Peoria GMC The Reategui Law Firm Rosie s Italian Café Saturn of West Phoenix Sue Pahlke Realty Van s Pro Shop / Ping VFW Post Windermere Realty (Mary Inman) Windermere Realty (MaryLee Magee & Lona King) Page 8 of 9

9 Sun City West Softball Club January, 2010 Open practice schedule. 7 am to 9 am Batting practice. 9 am to 10 am Infield and outfield practice. Batting practice. Each batter will have two at bats and will hit 10 balls each time. Infield practice. Players will take the infield position they wish to play. There will be a batter and catcher. The batter will can out where the plays will be made on the ground balls hit. Outfield practice. Players will form one line in the outfield. When the ball is hit the first player in line will move to catch the ball. After the catch the player will move to the opposite side and form another line. After all the players have moved to the other side they will again move to catch the ball and repeat the process. See drawing below. Page 9 of 9