November
Welcome Back!
Let me be the first to welcome back many of our winter homeowners! With numerous new and positive changes occurring at Scottsdale House, everyone is sure in for a real treat!
What a wonderful turn out we had at our annual Luau! It was great to see everyone enjoying the music and the wonderful food! I hope everyone had an incredible time.
Please continue to share your ideas and suggestions with me. I’ll keep trying to incorporate as many of your ideas as possible in upcoming calendars.
Social Director,
Austin Prutch
ACTIVITY DEPARTMENT
The monthly newsletter highlights upcoming events and activities for each month. All activities require reservations to guarantee availability. Please refer to your November calendar for a complete look at the daily events.
ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS
Monday-Saturdays
6:45 a.m. Bathing Beauties.
All year around, low impact water fitness is a fun and fresh way to stay in shape and spend some quality time with friends.
Monday, Nov. 3
11:00 a.m. Horse Races at Turf Paradise
Come and enjoy the fast pace of live horse racing at Turf Paradise. Please RSVP to Austin at 947-2292.
Commission: $2.00/Trip Charge: $3.00
Monday and Thursday starting Nov. 3
9:00 a.m. Becky Arnold Exercise Classes
Becky has been instructing at Scottsdale House for the last several years, teaching everything from eastern exercises to easy aerobics. This is a six week course. Please contact Becky at
602-650-1897 to RSVP.
2 classes per week: $90
1 class per week: $48 or a single class: $10
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 11, 18 and 25
9:00 a.m. Group Walk
Interested in staying in shape as well as spending some social time with your dearest friends? If so, come meet me every Tuesday at the pool!
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 11, 18 and 25
1:00 p.m. Party Bridge Group
This weekly activity is hosted and organized by Russ Mitchell in the Arizona Room. Party Bridge Luncheon and Bridge is always the second Tuesday of each month. Please call Russ Mitchell at 429-7814.
Location: Arizona Room
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 12, 19 and 26
12:00 p.m. Hi Noon Hombres
This weekly activity is a perfect time for the men of our community to come together for a good meal, some good laughs and reminiscing. Please call the dining room to make your reservations at 947-2297.
Wednesday, Nov 5, 12, 19 and 26
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Mahjongg
Mahjongg has moved to the lounge area on Wednesdays!! This popular game involves a great deal of skill, strategy and calculation, as well as a certain degree of chance. If you plan on playing, please contact Marty Lage at
970-3478.
Location: Lounge
Wednesday, Nov. 5
12:30 p.m. Shopping at Arizona Mills Mall
With the holidays approaching fast and with lots of gifts to still buy, join your Social Director for an exciting afternoon of shopping! Don’t forget to bring your credit cards! Please RSVP to Austin at 947-2292.
Trip Charge: $3.00
Thursday, Nov 6
11:30 a.m. Phoenix Art Museum and Lunch at Arcadia Farms Café
The most anticipated Western American fine art event in the country. More than 130 new works created in the last year by the 23 active members of CAA. We have only 13 spots available for this activity.
Commission: $8.00 ea.
Trip Charge: $3.00
Thursday, Nov. 6, 13 and 20
6:45 p.m. Duplicate Bridge
This enjoyable game is held every Thursday in the Arizona Room. Please call Jamie Rubenstein at 941-8135 for more information. Beginners welcomed.
Location: Arizona Room
Friday, Nov. 7
9:30 a.m. Park n’ Swap
Looking for some fun, creative and inexpensive gifts and treasures? Then the Park N’ Swap is the place for you! Please RSVP to Austin at 947-2292.
Commission: FREE
Trip Charge: $3.00
Friday, Nov. 7, 14 and 21
9:30 a.m. Alterations
Need some hemming done? Jerry Hypes is back to mend all your clothing needs. Stop by the employee lounge every Friday to get fitted by Jerry Hypes.
Location: Employee Lounge
Price: Depends Upon Requests
Saturday, Nov. 8
11:00 a.m. Cooking Class with Chef Yasmeen
Running out of creative ideas and things to serve at your next dinner party or group gathering? Chef Yasmeen has the answer for you! Come learn how to make interesting and easy appetizers. Please call Austin at 947-2292. Limited space available.
Location: Kitchen /Class Fee: $25.00 ea.
Monday, Nov. 10
11:30 a.m. Lunch at Red Lobster
In the mood for some GREAT seafood and conversation? Join me, your Social Director, for a wonderful lunch at one of America’s favorite restaurants.
Trip Charge: $3.00
Tuesday, Nov. 11 and 25
7:00 p.m. Poker Club.
Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in the Library. Please call Russ Mitchell at
429-7814 to reserve your spot.
Location: Library
Wednesday, Nov. 12
9:30 a.m. Coffee at Kerr
Informal series of free performances and discussions featuring ASU Kerr’s Guests and Special Artists. Patrons are asked to bring a can(s) of food to be donated to Vista Del Camino Food Bank. Coffee service begins at 9:30 a.m. The Valley Readers are presenting Theatre Group as this month’s performance. We have only 10 tickets available for this performance. Please RSVP to Austin by Wednesday, October 29th.
Commission: 1 can(s) of Food
Trip Charge: $3.00
Thursday, Nov. 13
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Office Hours
Come introduce yourself and share your ideas with Austin Prutch, Social Director.
Friday, Nov. 14
10:00 a.m. Coffee Classic: Brahms Symphony No. 1
Tormented by the success and magnificent scope of Beethoven’s masterful Symphony No. 9, Brahms agonized for decades before creating what would become his first symphony. The triumphant of Brahm’s own masterpiece is certain to inspire. We have only 14 tickets available for this performance.
Tickets: $22.00 per person
Trip Charge: $5.00
Saturday, Nov. 15
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Community Sale
Donate your unwanted treasures to Scottsdale House’s Community Sale. All proceeds will go towards Scottsdale House affairs and functions. You’ll be able to preview all merchandise for sale on Friday, November 14th if you purchase tickets to that evenings Buffet. Flyer to follow with more detailed information on when and how to donate your items.
Location: Gould Room
Monday, Nov. 17
11:30 a.m. Casino Trip and Lunch
Feeling lucky? Come test your luck at one of Arizona’s popular casinos. Please call Austin at 947-2292 to reserve your spot.
Location: Meeting at Club House
Trip Charge: $3.00
Tuesday, Nov. 18
11:00 a.m. CPR Presentation by the Scottsdale Fire Department
Come learn the newest life saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques, tips for calling 911 and how to use an AED from the Scottsdale Fire Department. Please RSVP by Monday, November 10th.
Location: Gould Room/Commission: FREE
Wednesday, Nov. 19
1:30 p.m. Bunko
This enjoyable and skillful game is a great excuse to have a little fun. Partake in a few friendly rounds of Bunko with your Social Director. Please RSVP to Austin at 947-2292.
Location: Gould Room
$5.00 To Play: $1.00 To The Pot
Thursday, Nov. 20
6:15 p.m. Arizona Opera: The Mikado
This is a sparking and lavish comedy written at the height of Gilbert and Sullivan’s creative genius. Filled with charming and absurd characters whose antics reflect the social milieu and mores of 19th century England. This popular operetta is sure to amuse and entertain. We have only a few tickets still available for this event. Please call Austin by Wednesday, October 29th.
Location: Meet at Club House
Tickets: $68.00 per person/Trip Charge: $7.00
Friday, Nov. 21
1:30 a.m. Craft Time: Christmas Wreaths
Come express your creative side and make a beautiful Christmas wreath for your front door with your Social Director. RSVP at 947-2292.
Location: Gould Room/Fee: $12.00 ea.
Friday, Nov. 21
5:30 p.m. SURF AND TURF
In the mood for some good seafood and a
mouth-watering steak? If so, please call Gia at
947-2297 for reservations.
Price per Person: $22.95
Monday, Nov. 24
1:30 p.m. Movie Time: A Tribute to Paul Newman
An iconic figure in Hollywood history, Paul Newman was an Academy Award winning actor and director, who helped define the male lead in motion pictures from the mid-1950s through the 21st century.
Location: Gould Room
Thursday, Nov. 27
12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. THANKSGIVING BUFFET
Fill your stomach with all the traditional Thanksgiving dishes, everything from turkey to mashed potatoes. Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 25th at 947-2297.
Location: Dining Room
Price per Person: $25.95
UP COMING EVENTS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER
Wednesday, Dec. 3: 1:00 p.m. Holiday Shopping at Biltmore Fashion Park.
Sunday, Dec. 7: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Holiday Brunch.
Monday, Dec. 8: 1:00 p.m. Pottery Painting at As You Wish.
Friday, Dec. 12: 6:00 p.m. Zoo Lights.
Friday, Dec. 19: 5:30 p.m. Family Christmas Dinner with entertainment.
Wednesday, Dec. 31: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve Party with entertainment.
IMORTANT ACTIVITY NEWS
Tuesday, Dec. 16
5:30 p.m. Las Noches De Las Luminaries at the Desert Botanical Gardens
WE HAVE ONLY 13 TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT. TICKETS ARE $25.00 EACH. PLEASE CALL AUSTIN BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT.
Thursday, Dec. 18
6:30 p.m. Scottsdale Performing Arts “Sister’s Christmas Catechism”
WE HAVE ONLY 13 TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT. TICKETS ARE $38.00 EACH. PLEASE CALL AUSTIN BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT.
REMINDERS
For the safety of all Scottsdale House Residents, please remember to leave your porch lights and patio lights on during the evening.
What do you do with your dog Doo? Hopefully you do what is right and PICK IT UP!! So on behalf of all Scottsdale House Residents, please be sure to pick up after your pets.
The general board meeting minutes (10 days after the meeting) as well as upcoming events, flyers and other important information are posted on the bulletin board in the Scottsdale House office. Please check it often for the most current of information.
LIBRARY
Please remember to place all checked-out books in the return basket in the library after you have finished reading them. We also welcome book donations. For further information, please contact:
Frances Mitchell at 480-429-7814
APPRECIATION DAY
The Landscape Crew would like to give a huge thanks to David Francis and the rest of the Appreciation Day Committee for the delicious meal and treats provided. It was greatly appreciated!
David Francis (Chair), Gale Bammann, Warren and Loretta Bennison, Hal Brent, Peggy Brown, Tony Brussel(Guest), Helen Burgoyne, Marge Campbell, Ayten Daly, Laurel Frost, Tiger Guenther, Margaret Harrington, Millie Hudson, Barbara Jullian, Martin Kleinberg, Marty Lage, Brian and Elizabeth Mackenzie, Bill and Patty Magoun, Bob McGinley, Al Nooger, Joan Oostmeyer, Todd Orme, Margaret Pereira, Cecily Polson, Austin Prutch, Beauty Salon(Jackie Barat, Jim Epp, Lyubov Mikhaylova and Gary Soden), Gloria Shifman, Lillian Steele, Dave Stone(Guest), Ida Mae Varga, Dolores Verberren and Peggy Wing.
SPECIAL THANKS
We would like to commend Michael Celsy and Mike Witas for their efforts with events that occurred at Scottsdale House during the month of October. We are truly grateful for their quick responses and skillful tactics. Great job!
2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Tuesday, Nov. 4
Please call Joyce at 947-2292 to sign up for a ride to the voting poll. Beth, the van driver, will try to accommodate as many as possible throughout the day.
ON-SITE DOCUMENT SHREDDING
Do you have boxes of old documents, checks and bank reports that need to be shredded? Would you find it helpful to schedule a one day, on site shredding company to come shred all of your unwanted paper? If so, please call Joyce at 947-2292 for more information.
CHEF YASMEEN
Please keep us in mind for your next catering needs, special event, wedding, group gathering or your next business meeting. This is your restaurant. We need your support!
BOARD of DIRECTORS
HAL BRENT, PRESIDENT
LAUREL FROST, VICE-PRESIDENT
LORETTA BENNISON, SECRETARY
ART CRAGOE, TREASURER
MARIANNE BERTINO, BOB SMART,
MARTIN SULLIVAN, JOHN MAIER
BEAUTY SALON 480-947-2296
SCOTTSDALE HOUSE TRANSPORTATION
CHAUFFEUR, BETH BUELL
~MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 480-947-2292~
~First Wednesday of every month is Senior Discount Day at FRY’s - 10%
And ALBERTSON’s - 5%. ~
Morning Depart: 10:00 a.m.
Morning Pickup: 11:30 a.m.
Afternoon Depart: 1:30 p.m.
Afternoon Pickup: 3:00 p.m.
SCHEDULED STOPS:
MONDAY: SAFEWAY AND BASHAS’
TUESDAY: FRY’S AND SUNFLOWER
WEDNESDAY: ALBERTSON’S, PAVILIONS AND WAL-MART
THURSDAY: SAFEWAY AND BASHAS’
FRIDAY: FRY’S, SUNFLOWER AND LOWE’S
DINING ROOM
480-947-2297
~Reservations are not required, but appreciated for six or more~
LUNCH
May-October
Tuesday thru Friday
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
November-April
Tuesday thru Saturday
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
DINNER
Tuesday thru Saturday
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
LOUNGE
Opens at 4:30 p.m.