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CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES

PO-KE-NO
Want to try a new game?  Each Wednesday evening from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm we will be playing PO-KE-NO in the card room.  Bring your pennies and join us for this fun game.  Contact Madeline Schwalm at #238.

Community Breakfast by Dave Gussendorf
The next community breakfast will be held on July 11th.  The menu will consist of scrambled eggs, biscuits with sausage gravy, juice and coffee.  Serving time is from 8:30 am to 9:00 am.

As usual tickets can be purchased at the Community Coffee on July 4th or by contacting Dave Grussendorf in 201.
 


 

Coffee & Donuts
First Saturday of the month at 9:00 am.  Saturday, July 4th hosted by Frank and Gwen King.

 

Potluck
Usually third Saturday at 5:00pm.  Saturday, July 18th hosted by Louise and Pual Hasse.   Bring a dish and beverage with your table service and take them home to wash.
 


Bridge
Every Monday at 9 AM.  We are always looking for new members, either as a regular or sub. This is a fun group. Please call Linda Parry #152 for more details.

Ponytail Canasta
Every Monday and Tuesday at 12:30 pm and every Friday night at 6:00 pm.

Pinochle
Every Thursday at 9:30 am.  Come and join the fun even if you haven't played in a while.  Call Sandy Mayfield at #242.

Mah Jongg
Come join us playing Mah Jongg Thursday at 1 pm. Mah Jongg is played with tiles.  Everyone is learning a new card, so come and join us.  if you have any questions, call Liz Paquet #204.

 

Bingo
Following the monthly Potluck December 20th, bingo will begin at 6:30 pm.  Come on down and enjoy the fun!

Wednesday Poker by Linda Meadows
As shown on the calendar, 2-4 pm Wednesday Poker is being postponed until October 1.  Anyone interested in playing when we resume in the Fall, please call Lee Meadows #104.  We are always looking for new players!

Sunrise Bluffs Men's Club
The men's club of this community would like to invite all men to attend our Tuesday morning coffee at 9:00 am and our lunches at 1:00 pm the first and third Wednesday of the month. We go out to lunch at various places. This is an opportunity to meet new friends and discuss various topics.

For more information contact Paul Hasse at #303.

Singing Group
We meet Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm.  All singers, would-be singers, and anyone else who has a musical bone in his/her body is certainly welcome.
 

TGIF (Thank Goodness it's Friday)
Every Friday at 4 PM in the Library. Bring your own beverage and a snack to share with others. This is a no-host gathering so each person is responsible for cleaning up after themselves. If you have questions contact Ginger Kittilsen at #208.

TGIS (Thank Goodness it's Saturday)
Every Saturday at 5 PM in the Library. Bring your own beverage and a snack to share with others. This is a no-host gathering so each person is responsible for cleaning up after themselves. If you have questions contact Gwen King at #239.

Country Music Jam by Shorty Maddux
Are you a country music fan? Do you play an instrument or like to sing? Or maybe you just like to listen. Each Thursday, we will be having a jam of musicians from inside our community and from outside our community. Come to the clubhouse dining room about 9:00 am until about noon. Contact Shorty at #228 or for more information.
Santa Ana Bus Trip
The trip to the Santa Ana Casino is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4th.  If you are interested in going, contact Bob Power at #149.  The bus only seats 24 people.

CRAFT GROUP
by Jan Szyszkowski

I will be out of town most of the month of July. Jeanette Woods, who also has a lot of crafting experience, is also out of town and
unavailable to take over for me. Therefore, we will take a brief hiatus for the month and resume our activities in August with
some very special projects! We will start working on projects for the Craft Fair in October as well as gathering ideas for holiday decorations and gifts so start gathering your ideas and join us!
 

Belen Stitchers
Every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 PM.  This is a local stitching group.  Anyone wanting to stitch with others, learn counted thread techniques, share and receive tips is welcome.  Contact Linda Perry #152 for more details.

The Valencia Valley Girls
Second Thursday and fourth Saturday of the month.  This local quilting group meets to share like interests in the art of quilting and new members are always welcome.  We share tips, trade items, and have demonstrations.  We participate in two annual exhibits at the local Harvey House Museum:  The Fiber Arts Fiesta in February and New Mexico Quilt Association Show in August.

 


Lunch Bunch - by Sandy Mayfield
The once a month lunch bunch will meet on Thursday, July 16th at Red Lobster, 5555 Montgomery, Albuquerque, 684-4445. We will meet at the clubhouse at 11:30 am.

Please call Sandy Mayfield at #242 by Tuesday July 14th to let me know if you will be going for lunch. I will be calling the restaurant on Wednesday July 15th with the number of people attending the lunch.  I hope to see you there.
 

Tennis
Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:00 am.  Anyone who wants to play is welcome!  For information, contact Larry Fisher #138 or Dave Gussendorf #201.

Farkel Day
The first and third Thursdays of the month at 1PM.. Come to the Clubhouse and enjoy this fast-paced and fun dice game.

Ping Pong
Each Thursday at 6:00 pm.  Some call it Ping Pong, some call it Table Tennis.  Contact Frank De Planche at #207.

BOCCE BALL by Riche Baiori
Come and play Bocce every other Tuesday at 10:00 AM on the Bocce Court. Riche will teach the game to anyone that doesn't know how to play. If there are enough people interested, we may form teams and compete for the season's play. Contact Riche Baiori at #302.

Belen Food Pantry by Liz Paquet
If you would like to donate to the Belen Food Pantry, there is a box in the card room for nonperishable foods and an envelope for monetary donations. If you would like to help out at the Pantry on Mon., Wed., or Fri., please call Mary Rau at 864-6932.

 
Cuddly Bears of Stuffed Animals - Becky Chrisman
 Do you ever wonder what that box of stuff animals in the card room is?  When that box is full, the animals are taken to the Belen Police Department for their use in domestic disturbance calls.  If there is a child in the house, the police give them a teddy bear or stuffed animal.  Or when a child comes into the station, a stuffed animal is also given to them.

Since 2004, the Sunrise Bluffs community has been helping with their cause by purchasing either a teddy bear or stuffed animal and placing them in the box provided in the card room.  This is an ongoing project.

When the box is full, we'll take it down to the police station.  Remember, it must be a NEW stuffed toy.  DO NOT bring a stuffed toy that you want to discard.  Please help this worthy cause.  Thank you.
 

SAVE THE LANDFILL!  Recycle Newspapers - by Larry Fisher
The FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH all newspapers placed on your driveway tied, bagged or bundled will be picked by the newspaper person. I will still pick up your plastic and aluminum on the first week of each month.
From The Block Captains
Courtesy indicates that if you have a complaint against your neighbor or against any committee member, you go to that neighbor or committee member and attempt to resolve the issue. If the issue cannot be resolved, than the Block Captains should be notified in writing and official complaint procedures started, if applicable. This is not only the common sense way of handling disputes and complaints, but also the Biblical way.

Mike Cava
Library News
Next time you're in the library, take time to look at the corner shelf and movie cabinets by the fireplace. We have had many VHS
tapes, DVD's, books on tape, and CD's donated for resident's enjoyment. Our newest neighbors, the Buckleys, also donated a
collection of old radio shows. It's good to know our library is used and enjoyed by Sunrise Bluffs homeowners!

Louise Hasse Library Committee Chairperson
 

Those who walk in the mornings have already met Steve and Kathy Buckley who recently moved into #132. Steve sits out in his driveway with their cat, Peek-a-boo who sits safe and serene in her cage, as he reads the newspaper and greets those who walk
past. Kathy walks in the mornings also, but is more intent on getting her exercise, so doesn't always stop to chat. The Buckleys moved here from Petaluma, California where Steve was a real estate developer and broker. He and Kathy are also avid golfers, very
much involved with the golf scene in Petaluma, where Steve was the director of a private golf course. About 3 years ago they began investigating places to retire and read the Sunrise Bluffs ad in "Trailer Life" magazine. Steve talked to the office, started getting the Newsletter and made quite a few phone calls to people mentioned in the Newsletter. From conversations with people here, he and Kathy felt that a second look was warranted. When the time was right, they bought #132 and have joined our
community. They are also RVers and plan to go back to California soon to get their RV from storage and hit the road this summer. They have 2 married sons still in California, one of whom is quite interested in Civil War Reenactments. especially near the Russian
River in California.

Glen and Mary Hahn plan to be here by the end of June, after a couple of set-backs.  Welcome to the Buckleys and Hahns.

Geni Hatch, Committee Chair


ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT REPORT
Georgia Eddy  Kate Grussendorf, Co-Chair

 

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