<strong>Club</strong> <strong>Information</strong>SHANGHAI RUMMY (PUSH)Shanghai Rummy is a fun game and easy-to-learn. Join uson Mondays in the Emerson /Franklin Room at 12:00 p.m.Our club has over 100 members and we are alwayslooking for more.Shirley LaChance is our teacher for new members. Call herat 837-9924 to arrange for lesson. Our dues are $2.00 peryear and we sell racks for $14.00. These racks are also goodfor other card games. Anyone who would like to buy arack can call Shirley at 837-9924 or e-mail herat mymoneyandme@yahoo.comJust stop in the Emerson/Franklin Room any Mondaybetween 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. if you want to check usout. Playing Push is a great way to start your week andmake some new friends.SINGLESThe Singles <strong>Club</strong> encourages unmarried residents of <strong>Sun</strong><strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> to attend or join. Dues are $10.00 and entitlemembers to attend all club functions. There are severalShared Interest Groups; cooking, games, movies, dance,travel, fine dining and bowling.CHECK THE BULLETIN BOARD IN ANTHEMCENTER FOR POSSIBLE CHANGES.Tee Times will be on the first, third Friday and fifthFridays of September, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. forcocktails. Tee Time on September 2nd is at Buckman’s;Tee Time on September 16th is at <strong>Anthem</strong> View. The venuefor the September 30th Tee Time TBA.Bowling - Call Linda Saunders at 685-6940 for informationon bowling.Fine Dining - Call Richard Wine at 251-1932 forinformation on fine dining.Membership - Call Sue Countiss at 492-2391 or MarionWilkens at 616-3855.Upcoming Events - Halloween Party and annual meeting,October 30th; Holiday Party, December 10th.Board meetings are the first Monday of the month at 5:00p.m. in the Arlington Room (<strong>Anthem</strong> Center). For furtherinformation, call Carol Bochner at 685-9441.48 <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> • September 2011
SOFTBALLNow that the summer heat is upon us and our temperaturesare 100 degrees and above again, our games arehotter than ever. For those interested in joining our groupof all-stars and not so all-stars, you can try out our clubfor free. Those interested are allowed to play for freefive times during the year as a guest to see if it suitstheir pleasures.After their trial period, our dues are a nominal $30.00 ayear. But your $30.00 includes so much more.This year, members enjoyed our first annual picnic. InNovember, we have our annual party which includesentertainment, excellent food and other surprises.All you need to supply is a glove, as the clubsupplies the fields, the bats, the softballs, the ice packs(when needed,) and the beautiful weather. Because safetyis our main concern, we supply a pitchers net to protectthe pitchers. When we run to first or beyond we allowpinch runners.All of our games are played at <strong>Anthem</strong> Hills Park. Thefields are located off of Reunion just east of <strong>Anthem</strong> HillsParkway.Our games are played on Tuesday and Friday and lastanywhere from two to three hours, depending on thescore.If you've ever been to an old-timers game, this is better.This is where our field of dreams is. This is where we reliveour youth. Although we are older now, we still manage tohit (most of the time), catch (sometimes), throw (maybenot as accurately as we would like,) and run (at least tofirst base where we have liberal pinch runner rules). Oursoftball days include a brief batting and fielding practicefollowed by an exciting game. We have bleachersfor anyone interested in observing our games.Admission is free.Most of all we have a great group of guys and gals whoare just out there having a great time. It's a great way tomeet new people, enjoy our sunny climate and most of all,and get some physical exercise. Our games start at8:00 a.m. because of the summer heat. For informationon joining, contact our President - John Paul Molfettaat (702) 361-4572.TABLE TENNISThe <strong>Anthem</strong> Table Tennis <strong>Club</strong> has reserved club timeson Monday & Fridays, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00p.m., Tuesday &Thursdays, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m., Saturdays, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., atIndependence Hall Aerobics & Fitness Rooms.<strong>Anthem</strong> residents of all abilities are welcome to join theTable Tennis <strong>Club</strong>. Table Tennis is a great sport for allindividuals who want to improve their hand-eyecoordination while having fun. Dr. Daniel Amen, a brainresearcher, published the book, “Making A Good BrainGreat.” In that book, Dr. Amen indicates that Table Tennisis the very best sport to improve one's brain.<strong>Club</strong> members have access to a Table Tennis ball machine(robot) that can help players improve their skills and workon a multitude of different strokes at different speeds.Yearly dues which are only $5, are used to maintain ourequipment and purchase new needed items.<strong>Club</strong> <strong>Information</strong>Future club plans include participation in a Clark County<strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> Tournament with McDonald Ranch andSummerlin this fall. Once these plans are finalized, theywill be communicated to all club members. Also, a seriesof training sessions on how to improve one's Table Tennisskills and abilities will be conducted later this year forclub members. These training sessions will include bothclassroom and drilling workshops. Watch this section forfuture announcements.Contact Charlie Wong at 492-6318(cnwong888@netzero.com) or Wes McGlaughlin at328-7083 (integrate@ifs.lvcoxmail.com) for moreinformation.September 2011 • <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Anthem</strong> 49