The Piecemakers meet in room 6-7 on Wed. and Thur. from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Come and learn how to make a quilt and be involved in a variety of projects.
All of the project lessons will be at 9:00 Marge Faktor is the leader and is shown in the picture with the new curtains in the sewing room.
Our theater is open year round for your viewing pleasure!! And its free too!
A big thank you to Gary Bryant who has run the movies all summer and all the popcorn volunteers. Gary tries hard to vary the movies so there is something for everyone. If you have any suggestions call Gary at #480-221-9263 or email him at Gary <noc1995@gmail.com. Let him know if you want to help with running the movies as he can email you a calendar and you can fill in when you can work. Marcy LaValley is assisting with the popcorn schedule until more volunteers arrive. Do watch for movie showings on the park channel, on the marquee by the theater and on the activity board. Movies are being shown on Wednesdays at 1:00pm and Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00pm. How about bringing your honey and calling it a date night!
How many of you know that the theater has the NFL package (700’s) as well as ESPN? The theater is available to watch sports, but not on a movie day or night. For the month of November please let me know if there is a sport that you want to watch and we can open the theater and turn on the equipment. Because of the valuable equipment the theater is locked at all times unless there is a scheduled showing for movies, or sports. Only trained operators may run the equipment! There will be a training day in the future for all operators. The theater is available to all of us. In order to keep things running smoothly a few rules have been established
1) The theater cannot be reserved for a private party for a sports game. Anyone can watch any games. If more than one party wants to watch different sports , the majority rules (over 6) for watching The BIG SCREEN The 8 side televisions are available (without sound) to watch any other sports that may be playing at the same time.
2) Please see me if you want to reserve the sports Big Screen for a game. I try to accommodate everyone with their requests but with more residents in the park at this time of the year please be understanding.You may book a private party if it is not during the time of a movie or a previously booked sport event. It is a good idea to book early!
3) If you have visiting guests they are welcome to come but they must be accompanied by you ( the resident.)
4) If you have a private party 90% of the participants must live in the park.
5) Out of park guests may rent the theater at $250.00 for 4 hours, $50.00 for each hour after, and a $500.00 deposit paid in advance. (as set by the Home office)
Let’s all enjoy our new theater and don’t forget to bring your popcorn bowls!
Welcome from the Silveridge Men and Ladies Billiards. This is a great way to meet new people, learn or refresh yourself in the sport, and join in the fun and fellowship. The Billiard room is open to all, (most days) and all evenings for anyone who would like to play, practice or observe.
We have men’s leagues, in park mixed tournaments. Ladies practices, monthly birthday celebrations, luncheons, holiday parties, in park mixed tournaments with the guys, and best of all…free lessons. Billiard Club dues are $5.00 per person. This qualifies you to play in any club activities and participate in all social functions. Men’s League dues are $10.00, ladies dues are $5.00 and lockers are only $6.00 if you have a cue. If you would like more information call Kay Gettler at 515-822-2354 or Eleanor Copeland at 480-373-7690
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
March 3rd-1:00 Ladies competition and birthday party
March 7th-Executive Meeting-4:00 Card Room
March 10th-Ladies Can-Am Tournament
March 13th-12: 00 Men’s Can-American Tournamen
6 ALTERNATE Monday Evenings in 2016!!:
Jan 4, 18, Feb 1, 15, 29, Mar 14, 2016
Meet in the Computer Room. Time: 6:30 pm till 8:45 pm
Please sign up on the Clipboard next to the Computer Room Door
Our Essential Digital Photography Class will meet 6 ALTERNATE Monday evenings on the dates listed above. The instructor will discuss how digital cameras work and help you make the most of your camera to capture that image. Whether your camera is a Point and Shoot, a Bridge (Hybrid) Camera or Digital SLR this class will identify the key parts of the camera that contribute to good photography.
Participants must be a member of the Silvercom Computer and Technology Club or pay the Instructor the $5 membership fee at the first class.
This class is geared toward the novice camera owner, or camera owner who wants to expand their understanding of digital camera photography. Within the class we will guide you to look at your camera manual to highlight those features that must all be working correctly to take a sharp, well exposed, interesting photograph. We will clarify what most of the dials, buttons and menu items mean.
We will encourage individual and group exploration between the class sessions. There will be exercises where you are urged to “Go out and shoot”!. Participants may join the Silveridge Camera Club on their regular outings to gain from the knowledge and expertise of the advanced members.
*****This class DOES NOT TEACH; Photoshop, digital editing, post processing nor other computer or software related topics.****
Requirements:
1. Be able to consistently attend all 6 sessions for the full 2 hours.
a. Beverages are allowed if in closed, capped spill proof container.
b. Food during the class is prohibited
2. Bring your Digital camera with full battery & empty media card to each class session
3. VERY IMPORTANT: Bring your camera owner’s manual to each class session; if you are not sure you have a complete manual check with the instructor before class.
4. Willingness to work on planned exercises between the class sessions.
5. Have a computer with a simple Photo Management program, i.e. Picasa, Photoshop Elements or Apple versions of similar programs.
6. Bring a 3 ring notebook to store the numerous handouts and exercise instructions that will be delivered throughout the course and to take personal notes
For questions please contact: Cathe Spangler, Instructor Cell Phone: (916) 284-7754 (No Park Phone) Space 83 (Oct 22 – Apr 1)
“There are two classes of travel in America—first class and with children.”
Robert Benchley
“A journey of a thousand miles begin with a cash advance.”
Anonymous
What got me thinking about traveling with children was reading a delightful story from our new RV Park Writers’ Group. Then, at a dinner party the
other night, I started retelling the story of the family camping trip and it not only brought back memories to everyone at the table, but a lively
discussion of… well, I don’t want to say, not yet. Read this story and then we’ll talk.
Sharon Van Lieu in Yellowstone Park last year
You really haven’t lived until you’ve taken three small children camping. As young parents, Honey and I purchased a pickup truck and a small cab-over
camper and set out to give our little ones some adventure.
The first night out, child #3 (male) got sick and barfed all over most every sheet, blanket and covers we had with us. After a damp and smelly night,
we found a laundromat the next morning and washed everything.
We continued our journey to find a place we could dry camp. Child #2 (female) decided she had to use the potty and didn’t want to use the chemical
toilet in the camper. Mom took her by the hand and up the hill we went to an outhouse. She took one look down into the holes and declared she didn’t
have to “go” anymore.
When informed we would be at this campground four more days she said, “That’s okay, I’ll wait.”
Sharon family from around the time of the story, in the 1960s
Sharon family from around the time of the story, in the 1960s
On down the road to yet another camp spot. I decided to take child #2 and go grab a shower. It cost a quarter to shower (1960’s) and I figured to get
about 7 or 8 minutes to wash our hair and shower so I took only one quarter. We lathered up our hair and soaped up our bodies and the water turned off
after three minutes. What to do!! I got out of the shower, put a towel around her soapy body, opened the door and started shouting for Honey to bring
us more quarters. After five minutes of yelling, he heard us, brought some coins and we finished our showers.
Several days later we were on the freeway near Denver when the top part of the camper started rocking. Honey figured the kids were wrestling around up
there so he rolled down the window, reached his arm up to the camper and knocked. The movement stopped—–for about three minutes and then started up
again. Mumbling, Honey rolled the window down and knocked on the camper again. Things got quiet for just a brief time then started up again. This time,
Honey pulled the truck over to the side of the freeway and opened the back of the camper. On the floor was a toy rubber snake that he picked up and
proceeded to pull the children outside one at a time and paddle their tushies with the snake. It was rush hour traffic and the drivers going by were
honking, waving, laughing and in general enjoying the show. By the time Honey pulled the last kid (child #1) out of the camper, the snake had broken
and all he had in his hand was about 4″ of the snake’s tail. He continued to wail on the kid. I started laughing so hard that the other kids joined in
the laughter. Everyone thought it was hysterical, except Honey. His face was beet-red and his blood pressure was off the charts.
Would you believe on our way home we started planning our next campout?
© Copyright, 2015, Sharon Van Lieu
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Great story, right? As I said at the top, it sparked a lot of conversation among my friends. I hope it got you thinking and reminiscing. I’d like you
to send me your memories of travel with kids and we’ll put them together and put them in our next issue.
Also, in our group, there was a lively conversation around disciplining children. Everyone in our group had stories of parental discipline and most
everyone felt that in the generations since, parents have become too soft on their kids. Do you agree?
Were you better off because of the discipline you received as a child?
Have your children and/or grandchildren had it too hard or too easy?
There is wisdom floating around in our parks… send some my way and I’ll write about your stories and your thoughts.
If you have an interest in working with wood come join us in the Silveridge Wood Workers Shop from Monday to Saturday 0800 to 12:00 AM and 1:00 to 4:00 PM (closed Sunday). Monthly meetings are held the second Wednesday of each Month from November through March. The March meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 9th at 1:00 PM in the wood shop when the election of officers for the coming year will take place. A $20 annual fee puts a wide variety of excellent power and hand tools at your disposal. Knowledgeable individuals are available to assist you in learning to use the equipment and for help on your projects. Display your projects and help in supporting the club at the final craft fair for this season.
Silveridge Christian Fellowship
We invite you to join us for our non-denominational service which meets every Sunday at 9am in the Ballroom. Please join us after the service for coffee and fellowship. We look forward to seeing you.
Silveridge Fellowship Choir
Everyone is welcome to join the fellowship and fun of the Silveridge Choir while practicing the songs and hymns of the faith. The choir sings during Silveridge Fellowship Sunday services. Practice is Wednesday at 9:00am in Room 1.
Come join the game that is sweeping the nation! Pickleball is a great sport for everyone from 8 to 90 years young! It’s easy to learn and great exercise.
We have four beautiful new courts to play on. We have over 100 members.
Equipment is supplied for beginners . Free lessons are available Thursday at 9:30 am. Some rackets are available for purchase.
The courts are reserved for members to play from 8:00 am to noon every day of the week. Tuesday and Thursday have two courts reserved for advanced players with a tournament rating of 3.5 or greater from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. That will leave two courts for others on those days at those times. Every day other than Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, the courts are available for everyone in the park to play whether they are pickleball club members or not. Equipment is supplied to members only .
Play once for free and then join the club. There is a $5.00 membership for the season. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a resident or registered guest. Court shoes are required.
HISTORY OF THE SILVERIDGE PICKLEBALL CLUB
2009-2010: There were 2 courts and pickleball was starting to catch on as an easy game to learn and play. Phil Peskett was instrumental in promoting pickleball at Silveridge. There were less than 2 dozen players.
2010-2011: There were approximately 30 members. Silveridge pickleball club was formed and an executive appointed. More courts were needed. Several members joined Phil to build two additional temporary courts. This involved having the boxes made to hold the posts, obtaining and hanging the nets and getting down on their hands and knees on the cement to paint the lines. These courts worked very well for the number of members that we had. Joe Botero, the manager at that time, was approached to make these additional courts permanent.
2011-2012: Silveridge management came through with two more permanent courts. As the level of expertise improved, these courts were found to be unsafe. The players were running into the basketball hoop stands, tripping over balls coming in from other courts, slipping off the edge of the sidewalk or falling on the slippery surface of the courts themselves. As these injuries were significant, management was approached and recommendations were made to make the courts safer. That year the renters association helped with the purchase of a court roller, wooden paddles and balls for public use and a new equipment locker.
2012-2013: A committee was formed to improve the courts. Alan LePoudre drew up a letter which was signed by Jim Knox, The Caracas, and Ed Wladyko with recommendations as to how this could be achieved. This committee passed on the club’s concerns of safety issues to management and to the owner of the park.
2013-2014: The basket ball hoops were removed. Joe Botero retired. Shawn Codina was appointed as our new park manager. He was invited to come to see what pickleball was all about and how much the membership had increased in numbers. He was impressed. After several more meetings with him, a plan for improved courts was submitted. The executive received a promise that the pickleball courts would be improved over the summer of 2014.
2014-2015: During the summer of 2014, the four old courts were demolished and replaced with four new courts. They turned out to be beautiful and safe! The executive was still making plans to incorporate the pagoda and make it the central gathering place for our members while waiting for games. At that time, the executive asked that gates be installed to close off the perimeter of the courts. Safety on the courts was greatly improved.
2015/2016: New gates were installed on the perimeter of the courts over the summer. The club grew to over 130 active members. A committee was struck to look into increasing the number of courts and to have a covered area built for equipment and notice boards near the pagoda. The executive is also requesting night lights for night play and shaded bleachers to be installed at the south end of the courts for viewing the games.
In summary, the Silveridge Pickleball club grew from a handful of players in 2009 to an incredible 130 members as of January 2016. The club continues to grow in numbers every day. Every Thursday, new players are coming out to learn how to play this very popular sport. There are ongoing lessons for intermediate and advanced intermediate play. The club now has an exchange with another park for inter park play. Socials and tournaments are being conducted at least twice a month. The club welcomes new players to come out and give it a try.
Submitted by Gail Caraca, Communications Officer
(SILVERCOM CTC)
Programs continue through March. Join Silvercom CTC for $5 per person payable at any Monday meeting or sent to Susan Bommersbach, #429, along with a completed membership form printed from website http://www.sctc. myclubcircle.com/.
MONDAY PROGRAMS at 9:00 a.m. in Ballroom
March 7—General Meeting: Election of Officers; Troubleshooting; New Gadgets
March 14—“How to Take Better Pictures”
March 21—“Computer Security”—Mike Long
March 28—To Be Announced
ALL MONDAYS through MAR 21 at 10:15 a.m. in SCTC Classroom
Genealogy Special Interest Group—come anytime.
MONDAY, MAR 7 at 1:00 p.m. in SCTC Classroom
Last meeting of G-mail class.
MONDAYS, MAR 7 and 21 at 3:00 p.m. in SCTC Classroom
Camera Club—come anytime.
MONDAY, MAR 14 at 6:30 p.m. in SCTC Classroom
Last Digital Photography class.
TUESDAYS, MAR 1, 8, and 15 at 1:00 p.m. in SCTC Classroom
Advanced iPad class.
TUESDAYS, MAR 8 and 22 at 10 a.m. in Card Room
Android Interest Group—come anytime.
WEDNESDAYS, MAR 2, 9, and 16 at 10:00 a.m. in SCTC Classroom
Windows 10 class.
ALL THURSDAYS through MAR 24 at 9:30 a.m. in Card Room
Apple Interest Group—come anytime.
THURSDAYS, MAR 3 and 10 at 1:00 p.m. in SCTC Classroom
Advanced Photoshop class.
GPS SEMINAR—Details to be announced.
Don Cook, presenter. $5 fee. Seminar limited to 40 persons. Bring your charged GPS; this is a hands-on seminar. Look for more information when date and
time area set.
ALL FRIDAYS through MAR 25, at 1 p.m. in SCTC Classroom
Computer Help Session in Computer Room—Bring individual computer problems.
SATURDAY, MAR 12
Photo Show—1 p.m. in Social Hall Come see all entries in the Photo Contest.
Wind-up Club Social and Recognition Night—4:30 p.m. in Ballroom
Look for sign-up sheet on Silvercom CTC bulletin board.
ENJOY YOUR SUMMER! Join Silvercom CTC again next year!
Silvercom CTC is a member of East Valley Association of Computer Clubs.
NEWCOMERS Welcome
FREE LESSONS
MONDAY – SATURDAY 10:00am and 1:00pm
Contact: Doug Fraser 373-7496 Byron Nate 373-7667
Come and play on our beautiful new courts!