December 2013 Volume 37 Number 3

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1 December 2013 Volume 37 Number 3 Let s Dance With Two s Company 7-10 PM Thurs., Dec. 12th One of our favorite bands is coming back! We will be dancing to Two s Company in the Auditorium on December 12th from 7-10PM. Be sure to bring your drinks (BYOB) and snacks. Water and soda will be for sale. Tickets are available in the Activity Office for $10. They have been together since 1978 and plan to entertain us with their keyboard, guitar, and even the trumpet. Their Big Band music, Cha-Chas, country tunes, 60 s Rock n Roll, and line-dancing numbers will fill our Auditorium and we re sure the dance floor will be buzzing. This friendly band loves to interact with the audience, so come prepared to have some fun! This band has been to our resort many times and can t wait to see all of their friends again. Christmas Eve 4-6 PM Please join us for a holiday tradition. Sandy Sandford will be playing some Oldies But Goodies on his keyboard from 4-6PM in the Auditorium. Join new and old friends for an evening of musical entertainment. What a cheerful way to celebrate the season. Relax with a beverage (BYOB) and snacks. Tickets are $5 in the Activity Office. Goodbye 2013 Hello 2014! Tuesday 8:30PM-12:30AM Let s ring in the New Year surrounded by our friends here at RCE. The Auditorium will be filled with music and people will be dancing to DJ music from 8:30 PM until just after they ring in 2014! Bring a partner or come on your own there s no reason to stay at home. You will find someone to welcome in the New Year and wish you well if you stick around to see midnight with us. Stop in the Activity Office and get your ticket for $15. Bring your own drinks, champagne, and snacks to enjoy during the evening. If your New Year s Resolution is to have more fun then this party is for you! 1

2 Club Activities, Events, and Other News Spaghetti Anyone? The Bocce Ball Club s 2nd annual spaghetti dinner is almost here. Come and enjoy spaghetti with delicious Italian meat sauce, garlic bread, and a dessert. The dinner will be in the Auditorium beginning at 5 PM on Friday, Dec. 6th. BYO service and BYOB. Tickets are $7. The last chance to buy a ticket will be Wednesday, December 4th after 9AM coffee. Bring your appetite! Pinochle Is Back! Eileen Rowlands is our temporary volunteer to represent pinochle. Thank you Eileen! The club is still on the lookout for someone permanent, so come in and let us know if you are willing! Pinochle meets every Thursday from 7-9PM in the Rec. Hall. A $.50 charge for each person goes toward prizes to be given away. So, join this fun group on Thursday nights. For more information, contact Eileen at or Lot #195 Country Gentlemen If you enjoy singing harmony, this fine group of men has a spot for you every Monday at 12:15PM beginning January 6th. Meet your fellow harmonizers in the Auditorium and join in. This is a chance to make good friends and spend time singing. 500 Card Game Join the fun in the Rec. Hall on Saturdays at 6:30 PM. The cost is $.50 and there is a weekly sign up sheet on the board in the Coffee Room. You must sign up early Saturday afternoon if you plan to play cards on Saturday night. See you there! Vespers Have you ever needed help getting to or from an appointment or to pick up an important prescription? Just call VESPERS and they will lend you a hand. Vespers offers help to residents with their home needs, too. Vespers is always in need of helping hands, so if you would like to reach out to others or know of someone in need, please contact Rob at the number below. On December 1st at 6 PM, this helpful group will begin its season with a musical program in the Auditorium with Johnny Wilson. The program will include many Christmas songs and some congregational songs. Come and enjoy the friendship, faith, and music. Everyone is welcome at this non-denominational gathering. Donations are appreciated at the end of the program. Call Rob Sutphen at for more info. Shuffleboard News The season is getting underway and KUDOS to the park for refinishing and painting the courts. The Coyotes team won their league last season and came close to representing Tucson in the state tournament, but fell one game short. The Scorpions finished in 4th place after playing in the next lower league the previous year where they won the League Championship. The season opens on Dec. 6th and will include 10 games before closing on Feb. 21st. Games are scheduled for Fridays beginning at/about 9AM, weather permitting. Senior Olympics is played in January and is open to Singles and Doubles play, in addition to Co-ed teams. We welcome team members to sign up and represent our park. We are happy to welcome two new members who have joined each team, but are still hoping for more members to join this season. If you are interested, contact Dwight Diltz ( or Jack Brown ( ). 2

3 Christmas Dinner December 25th 1 PM Serving Time When the shopping is done and the presents are wrapped, it s nice to sit back and just enjoy the season with good friends and tasty food. Who wants to spend time in the kitchen cooking and then later cleaning up? Not us! We have a better option! Join your RCE family in the Auditorium for a Christmas meal without all the fuss. Kavo & Tunzi Catering will be doing all of the work! Our Christmas Holiday Affair served buffet style and the menu will include: Assorted Cheese and Cracker Trays Honey Glazed Baked Ham Ambrosia Salad Roasted Vegetable Medley Scalloped Potatoes Tossed garden salad w/cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, cheese & croutons, Ranch or Italian dressing Candied Sweet Potatoes Apple, Pumpkin & Yule Log Rolls and Butter Tickets are $10 and sold in the Activity Office until Tuesday, December 17th at noon. At the time that you purchase your ticket(s), you will also be given place card(s) to use during the event. On Christmas Day, simply bring both the ticket and the place card to the Auditorium. Beginning at 11:00 AM, you are invited to stop by and use your place card to choose your spot at a table At that time, you may decorate your table/spot before joining us for BYOB Happy Hour at noon prior to our meal. Please keep in mind that we will begin serving our feast at 1:00 PM, so all decorating boxes/leftovers will need to be removed prior to Happy Hour. So, on Christmas Day, bring your place card and decorations in at 11 AM, take out your favorite Happy Hour beverage at noon, and enjoy the company of friends until our dinner begins at 1:00 PM. Join us for a carefree and memorable way to celebrate the season. Plates and utensils will be provided. Each table is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and straightening up their table and chairs. Thanks in advance for your support! 3

4 November Birthdays It s never too late to wish someone a happy belated birthday. So, if you run into Marian Davis Bill Rutledge, Marge McCrory, or JoAnn Canzone, you should break into song. Marian celebrated the big 8-0 on November 5th, Joann s big day fell on 11/12/13, Bill blew out candles on November 20th, and Marge celebrated on the 24th. We are having fun singing at our Wednesday morning coffee/donut time. People are really good sports and love to celebrate joyful events. Songs and smiles are two blessings in life. Enjoy them! It s Music to our Ears! Dick s Jam Session invites you to join the fun that s happening in the Rec. Hall beginning at 2 PM every Wednesday. Their friendly group of musicians jam the afternoon away to an audience that just wanders through the doorway to sit and enjoy listening to the music. Rincon University High School Christmas Concert The Rincon University High School Chorus will be here at RCE on Friday, December 13th at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium. A group of young adults will perform a variety of holiday songs for you. After the concert they will stick around for a while so that you can talk to them and get your Kid Fix for the holidays. We will be passing the hat to collect donations for the Chorus. All proceeds go to the Chorus. No Ticket Needed. Just bring cash to donate at the door. Pickleball Players! A new club president is needed to lead this group of active residents. If you are available, contact the Activity Office for more information. 4 Kids Unlimited What would the holiday season be without the energy and talent of young people? Rincon Country East is happy to welcome a non-profit performing group for children and teens called Kids Unlimited. The group will perform a holiday program in the Auditorium from 7-8:30 PM on December 19th. Donations are accepted at the door so no ticket is necessary. Kids Unlimited has been a part of the Tucson community for 25 years and the funds raised at their concert will assist kids who are in need of scholarships throughout the year. This reputable organization provides Tucson youth with an opportunity to exhibit their individualism through the performing arts. It also provides a safe stage for all of those who love to perform. Please stop in to enjoy the music and support today s youth. Check out the website: German Food Truck Returns Just think, no time in the kitchen cooking or washing dishes. You can give yourself a night off and let someone else do the work. The German Food Station will be here on Dec. 19th from 4-6:30 PM to serve German favorites such as brats, sauerkraut, and Bavarian style meatloaf. So before you join us in the Auditorium to enjoy the Kid s Unlimited program, stop for a bite to eat. Random Acts of Kindness Lending a helping hand can really make a difference and this park is filled with helpful people. A few weeks ago, Frank (from our mailroom) helped Judy Ruben get rid of a black widow spider underneath her stairs. Judy felt safe to go out barefooted after that! Thank you, Frank! So many people have stopped into the Activity Office to share a smile and a friendly word. Joyce and Kristi appreciate every one of you!

5 December Events and Activities Tuesday 3rd: 3 PM Gaslight Theater: Small Town Christmas Wednesday 4th: 9 AM Free Coffee and Donuts Auditorium *BYO Mug 10:30AM Fibromyalsia Free Seminar Advanced Sign Up Auditorium 7 PM BINGO Auditorium Thursday 5th: 9 AM Farmer s Market Breezeway Friday 6th: 5 PM Bocce Ball Spaghetti Dinner Ticket $7 (deadline Dec. 3rd) BYO Serving/BYOB Auditorium Saturday 7th: 9 AM Club Coffee Auditorium $1 BYO Mug Tuesday 10th 10:30AM Managing Senior Wealth Free Seminar Advanced Sign Up Auditorium Wednesday 11th: 9 AM Free Coffee and Donuts Auditorium *BYO Mug 10:30 AM Natural Ways to Control Cholesterol Seminar Free Advanced Sign Up Auditorium 7 PM BINGO Auditorium Thursday 12th: 9 AM Farmer s Market Breezeway 7PM Dance with Two s Company Ticket $10 Auditorium Friday 13th: 7PM Rincon University HS Concert Choir Donation/Pass the Hat Saturday 14th: 9 AM Club Coffee Auditorium $1 BYO Mug Thursday 19th: 9 AM Farmer s Market Breezeway 7 PM Kid s Unlimited Donations at the Door Auditorium Saturday 21st: 9 AM Club Coffee Auditorium $1 BYO Mug Tuesday 24th: 4PM Christmas Eve Dance With Sandy Sandford Wednesday 25th: 1 PM Dec. 25 Christmas Dinner Tuesday 31st: 8:30 PM New Year s Eve Dance with Events and Entertainment DJ Thank You Coffee Sponsors! Dec. 4: USA Insurance Dec. 11: Garrett Smith Financial Advisor Dec. 18: Dental Laser A Look Ahead to January Wed., 8th 9:15 Adopt-A-Street 10:30AM SkyMed Omelets Thurs., 9th 5PM Ham and Bean Dinner Fri., 10th 7:30AM-12:30PM Blood Drive 3PM Meet the Clubs Mon., 13th Mexican Gray Wolves Presention Wed., 15th 10:30AM Balance and Falls Seminar 7PM Bingo Fri., 17th 7-8:30PM Sarah Getto Concert Mon., 20th Yellowstone Wolves Presention Tues., 21st 11:30-6:30PM Health Screening Thurs., 23rd 1:30-3PM Mario Carboni Concert Thurs., 30th 7-8PM Joe Bourne Concert 5

6 Club Activities, Events, and Other News Texas Hold em Tournament Calling All Card Players! We held our first tournament on Oct. 7th with 13 players. Mary Ann Stark held the best hand of the evening Aces over Eights. First place was won by George Golibersuch followed by a first time participant, Kathy Joy. Bill Dalager was in 3rd place and Virgil Darling was fourth. The next tournament was October 21st and first place was shared between Jim Crunk and Kathy Joy. Third place went to Tracy Hunter and fourth to George Golibersuch. Fourteen players showed up to compete and Jim Crunk walked away with the high hand of Aces over Queens. On November 4th, sixteen players were in the group. Jim Crunk and Tracy Hunter shared first place that week, followed by Rich Perdue in third, and Bill Driver in fourth place. Laura Rench had the high hand that evening with four fours! If you d like to get in on the action, join the players in the Card Room on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. The Buy-In begins at 5:30 PM and the game begins promptly at 6 PM. Everyone is welcome, just sign up in the Card Room. Contact George at GEOGOLIBER@COX.NET or call him at with any questions Pinochle Update The fun has already started. On Nov. 7th, Eileen Rowlands, Eva Nickell, Henry DeBerg, Ken Nickell, and Jacquie Hatkoski earned 1st - 5th places in the game. The low score went to Charlene Mitchell. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun that takes place every Thursday from 7-9PM in the Rec. Hall. Rincon Country Little Theater Rincon Country Little Theater is now recruiting for our March show. You don't need any particular talent, just a desire to entertain and have a good time. We have all kinds of areas where you can be of use, big parts, behind the scenes help, Cameo appearances etc. If you are interested you can see either Karen Barta, Tony Barta or Dee Perez and we will be happy to help you decide. If you don't have any idea what you'd like to do, we have plenty of ideas for you. Please think about it because it takes a lot of talent to make a great show like last year s. We will be having a meeting after our December 4th morning coffee. This meeting is important as we will be organizing all acts already signed up. Come join us...you know you want to! 6

7 - - Weekly Activities Day (s) Time Activity Place Monday 9:30 AM Line Dancing Auditorium Monday 10:00 AM Water Aerobics Pool l -, Monday 1:00 PM Bridge Rec. Hall M/TH *1/14-3/14 6:30 PM Rincon Little Theater Practice Auditorium M/W/F 1:00 PM Beading Sewing/Crafts M/W/F 1:00 PM Canasta Card Rm. M/W/F 5:30 PM Poker Card Rm. Tuesday 9:00 AM Ceramics Ceramics Rm. Tuesday 9:00 AM Kokonuts Practice Auditorium Tuesday 6:00 PM Nickels Card Rm. Tuesday 7:00 PM Cribbage Rec. Hall T/TH 10:00 AM Mah Jongg Card Rm. T/*W/Th/F 10:00 AM or * 10:30 ZUMBA Rec. Hall Wednesday 10:00 AM Genealogy Group Fireside Wednesday* begins Jan. 1:00 PM Memoir Writing Fireside Wednesday 2:00 PM Dick s Jam Session Rec. Hall Thursday 12:30 Duplicate Bridge Rec. Hall Thursday 7:00 PM Pinochle Rec. Hall Saturday 9:30 AM Book Club Auditorium Saturday 6:30 PM 500 Card Game Rec. Hall Sunday 6:00 PM VESPERS Auditorium All 8:00 AM Ceramics Painting Ceramics Rm. 7

8 More Clubs and Activities! Ceramics Let s Take a Hike! Do you enjoy nature? Do you own tennis shoes or hiking boots? Well, get ready to join a friendly group of hikers for a stroll in the desert. The hikers meet on Mondays 8:30 AM and Thursdays 8:00 AM in the Breezeway to leave on their adventure. Monday is a group ready for an easy hike and returns by noon. On Thursdays, the group heads out for an intermediate level hike and returns by early afternoon (so bring your lunch if you join that one!) All hikers should come prepared with water, a snack, and sunscreen. The groups will carpool for this activity and the fee is $2 to help with gas expenses. If you have any questions, please contact Henry at Horseshoes The Rincon Ringers are a busy bunch. They have been watering and working clay in the pits. They even painted the stakes and spruced up the courts. They are now ready for some fun pitching! As folks return to the park, a small group has already been playing Cut-throat. The group is getting set for league action, which begins January 3rd. Anyone can join in the fun. All levels are welcome to pitch. The league pitches on Friday afternoon at 12:30. The doors are unlocked and shoes are available. So, you are welcome to use the sandpits if you like to slide- em-in. Don t forget, the shoes just stay where they land on the clay pits. Contact Hank (Lot #354) or Jim (Lot #408) with questions. Ceramics will be up and running again this season. If you like to paint, create, and enjoy friendly conversation, ceramics is the place to be. Ceramics meets every Tuesday at 9 am in the Pottery & Ceramics room. The room is also open daily until 10 pm for your convenience. Dues for the season are $5. Contact: Bonnie Shaver at Bocce Ball Our Fun League begins on Nov. 25th and ends on Dec. 19th. Games are played M-TH at 1:00 and 3:00. Sign up in the Activity Office. Mark your calendars for another awesome season on Bocce beginning on January 6 and running through Thursday, February 27th. There are 35 teams already signed up for the season and one more is needed, so that all teams can participate every week. Substitutes are also needed. Age, gender, and experience are not necessary. Everyone can have fun. We have teams of all men, all women, and mixed groups. Participants learn as they play and when the tournament begins, the winners are often beginners! The club needs volunteers for court cleaning, cooking for fund raisers, and helping with beginning players who are learning. The Spaghetti Dinner is coming up soon, so if you are able to help with that, please contact Gail or Lorne Booth. Watch for schedules and other important announcements posted in the bocce shed located just north of the courts. Team captains should have been contacted by Gail to share your responsibilities. So, let the bocce fun begin by remembering the words once spoken by Victor Borge, Laughter is the shortest distance between two people. 8

9 December FREE Seminars! Fibromyalsia Seminar 10:30AM Wednesday, Dec. 4th Having an autoimmune or inflammatory disease is life-changing for the individual and for their family. Many people don t understand the symptoms and are not aware of a new revolutionary medical treatment that has proven successful. Being armed with information is important, so join a free seminar offered on Wednesday, December 4th from 10:30-11:30 in the Auditorium. In addition to discussing fibromyalsia, our guest speaker, Michael Codere from Fibromyalgia- Arthritis Centers of America will also be sharing information about Lupus, back pain, and arthritis. Don t miss the opportunity to learn more about these important topics. Senior Wealth Management Seminar 10:30AM Tuesday, Dec. 10th Having a sound financial plan for retirement is critical for seniors in today s environment. RCE is pleased to welcome Steve Violett back as our guest speaker. Steve represents The Senior Wealth Management Group of Arizona and has 37 years of experience. In this free workshop, Steve will discuss how to create an income for life that is within your current portfolio and to do so without any risk to your assets. In addition, maximizing social security, the risk of Long Term Care costs, and different ways you can protect yourself from losing your nest egg if you should ever need Long Term Care services. Steve understands that times are changing, financial products are changing, and the ways to create a sound financial plan are changing. He will be ready to address your needs with information on those meaningful topics. So, mark your calendar and join Steve on Tuesday, Dec. 10th, at 10:30 AM in the Auditorium. The Activity Office has a signup. 9 Natural Ways to Manage Your Cholesterol 10:30AM Wednesday, December 11th Have your heard people talking about STATINS, HDL, and LDL levels? What are they talking about and what do those levels have to do with your health? Is there a safer alternative to pills that will help to control cholesterol? Spend time with Dr. Trent Freeman at the free seminar on Wednesday, December 11th from 10:30-11:30 in the Auditorium and you will have the answers to those questions and more. Don t miss this opportunity to improve your knowledge about this important topic. Financial Seminar: Planning for the Retirement You Envision 10:30AM Wednesday, December 18th Having a financial advisor and a portfolio manager in the same location at the same time is priceless, and that s exactly what will happen at the seminar, Planning for the Retirement You Envision. On December 18th from 10:30-11:30 in the Auditorium, Financial Advisor and portfolio manager, Kirk J. Gill, along with financial advisor, Garrett Smith, will join us. During their seminar, they will discuss their practice and cash-flow focused investment philosophy, which is generating investment returns and income to support retirement lifestyles without having to diminish the principal in the portfolio. Doesn t that sound great!? They will also discuss obstacles that present themselves in retirement, which may include outliving your money, inflation, rising health care costs, and long-term care costs. At the end, there will be a Q and A session to answer questions. Refreshments and sandwiches will be served. Don t miss this opportunity. A sign up sheet will be available in the Activity Office.

10 T a n I o O w p p n t o r m t I L T T b Rincon Country RV Resorts appreciate our sponsors! Please show your support to the businesses who support us!! 10

11 Line Dancing Are you tired of sitting on the sidelines watching other people line dance and have fun? This season, you can get up out of your seat and join in. Come to the Auditorium every Monday from 9:30-11:30 AM beginning in November. The charge is only $3 per session. This is a fun and inexpensive way to enjoy a two hour workout with friends. The dances are not difficult, so give it a try. If you are just starting out, no worries if you can move your feet, then you can line dance! Don t miss the fellowship and fun, your feet want to dance! Zumba Don't be afraid to try Zumba. This is not the wild and crazy Zumba you see on TV or have tried at local gyms, it is geared toward mature adults. As we Zumba, you choose your pace. Come and enjoy the Latin beat and friendly company. A couple hours of exercise a week can add years to your life. Join a fun and active group of residents in the Rec. Room for Zumba. It s free! We meet on Tues., Thurs., and Friday mornings from AM and Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30 AM. If there are variations in time or cancellation due to schedule conflicts, prior notice will be given. For both Line Dancing and Zumba Contact Karen Barta Greet the Holiday! Tuesday, Dec PM Get in the holiday spirit with a trip to the Gaslight Theater with friends. A Small Town Christmas will bring back warm memories. You will leave the theater with the spirit of the season. We have reserved 30 tickets for this amazing performance. The deadline to reserve your ticket was Monday, November 18th, but you can call the Gaslight for tickets. The show is on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 3-5 PM. $18 ticket. Fun With Friends The Kokonuts will be singing at our coffee on Wednesday, December 11th. The coffee begins at 9:00, so drop by for a donut and coffee and enjoy the music. 11

12 1 2 3 December 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat PM Gaslight: A Small Town Christmas 10:30 Free Seminar: Managing Sr. Wealth 4 9AM Free Coffee and Donuts 10:30 Free Seminar: Fibromyalsia 7PM Bingo 11 9AM Free Coffee and Donuts 10:30 Free Seminar: Natural Ways to Control Cholesterol 7PM Bingo PM Christmas Eve with Sandy Sandford 8:30PM New Year s Eve Dance (DJ) 25 1PM Christmas Dinner 5 9AM Farmer s Market 12 9AM Farmer s Market 7PM Dance: Two s Company 9AM Farmer s Market 7PM Kid s Unlimited 6 5PM Bocce Ball Spaghetti Dinner 13 7PM Rincon University HS Concert Choir 7 9AM $1 Club Coffee AM $1 Club Coffee 9AM $1 Club Coffee 9AM $1 Club Coffee 12

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