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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 March 13th.  Breakfast will be served from 8:30am through 9:00am.  Tickets can be purchased for $3 at the Community Coffee on March 6th or by contacting Frank King at #239.  The menu will consist of scrambled eggs, sausage, hash
browns, toast, juice and coffee.


 

Coffee & Donuts
First Saturday of the month at 9:00 am.  Saturday, March 6th hosted by Bob and Carole Moran.   

 

Potluck
Usually third Saturday at 5:00pm.  Saturday, March 20th hosts are Riche and Terri Baiori.    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.

 

Card Bingo
Card Bingo will be held on February 7th and the 21st at 3pm in the dining room. If you have any questions contact Irene Jollie at #105.

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!

Men's Club
Each Tuesday morning coffee at 9:00 am.  Lunches at various places first and third Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm.  If you have questions, contact Warren Reynolds at #209.ou plan to attend.

Women's Coffee Group
This is an invitation to all women who would like to gather at the Clubhouse dining room for coffee and
conversation. We have reserved the 1st and 3rd Friday mornings at 9:00 am to meet and talk and have coffee (or any drink of choice). If you have any questions or comments, please contact Darlene Hargrave at #227 or Geni Hatch at #142. Hope to see you there!

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.
 

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
Each Thursday we have a jam of country musicians from inside and outside our community at the clubhouse dining room from 9:00 am to about noon.  Contact Shorty at #228 for more information.

MANAGERS MEETING-FEBRUARY Submitted by: Mel Ragsdale (Mgr. of the Month)
The monthly meeting of the managers was held on the 16th of February. The condensation in the restrooms in the pool area appears to be controlled. It was suggested that a hand rail be installed on the ramp leading up to the rec. building. A new water heater for the club house has been installed.

  BOARD OF DIRECTOR ACTION - Ron Brown
Per Board of Director Action on February 16, 2010, no pets will be permitted on common landscape areas or the front yards of other property owner's effective March 1, 2010 pending action to amend
the Rules & Regulations.

The Rules & Regulations Committee is requested to examine the issue and bring a proposed solution to pets peeing and pooping in the common area landscaping and bring it back to the Board of Directors for incorporation into the Rules & Regulations.

BELEN FOOD PANTRY by Liz Paquet
A big thank you to all who contributed to our Holiday Food Drive. It was very much appreciated.

BELEN MUNICIPAL CODE INFORMATION Submitted by: Mike Cava
Section 6.12.010 B of the Belen Municipal code reads as follows:
When dogs are out of their premises, they must be under leash of not more than eight feet in length and under the control of the owner or his designee.

SRB DIRECTORY UPDATE by: Carren Goldman
If you have any telephone/e-mail additions or changes, please do not forget to notify Carren Goldman at #221 who keeps the Monthly SRB Directory included in your Sunburst Newsletter up to date. In addition, the A & E Committee uses the emails from this list to distribute information on upcoming activities and events. If your e-mail is incorrect on the SRB Directory, you will miss receiving current information.

REMINDERS
1. In accordance with paragraph 1.8 of the SRB Rules and Regulations; with the exception of those activities that are sponsored by the SRB
HOA members and providing service to those members, door to door solicitation is prohibited in Sunrise Bluffs.

Upcoming Events
The Belen Municipal elections will be held on March 2, 2010. Gilbert Garcia, who is running for The Belen Municipal Judge position will be
at the clubhouse at 1000 AM, on February 20, 2010 to address any concerns and answer any questions you may have.  Please come and
meet the candidate. Mike Cava

The new year has started on a quite note. only a couple of minor problems have occurred and have been corrected. The bocce ball court now has a coating of limestone and is ready for play.   Mel Ragsdale, Jan. Mgr of Month

 SANTA ANA CASINO TRIP
A Santa Ana Casino trip is scheduled for Monday February 22, 2010 at 9:00 am.

There are only 24 seats in the bus. Contact Bob Power at #149.

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A very sincere thank you to all of the residents who were so generously
giving during Christmas. Marie and I appreciate your kindness.

Frank the paperboy and Marie.

Candidates for Local Elected Offices
At the January Board of Directors meeting, there was discussion of inviting / hosting candidates running for local offices. It was generally agreed that the community will benefit from getting to know candidates, and in turn, the candidates getting to know members of the community. The City of Belen is having local nd elections for Mayor and City Council on Tuesday, March 2 .

Mayoral Candidate Tibo Chavez has been invited to the Coffee & Doughnuts at 9am on Saturday February 6 , and th Rudy Jaramillo, also a Mayoral Candidate, has been invited to come at 9am on Saturday February 13

Please attend these meetings, if possible, as strong participation by Sunrise Bluffs will get us better political clout.  Also, if any resident would like to invite a candidate, the process is to check with Lora Cava first to determine the availability on the calendar, then to inform the community either by newsletter or by flier. The person who invites the candidate should also be the contact for them when they arrive at Sunrise Bluffs.

Sharon Walsh
 
 

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, March 18th at Bravo Cucina, 2220 Louisiana, Albuquerque, 888-1111.  We’ll meet 11:20 am at the clubhouse. Please contact Sandy Mayfield at #242 by Tuesday, March 16th to let her know if you will be going to lunch. She will be calling for reservations on Wednesday, March 17h. 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
NEW WINTER SCHEDULE for Bocce Ball - The time has been changed to 10:00 AM to Noon to let the sun warm things up a bit. We will still play every Wednesday (weather permitting). Teams are formed by the number of people that meet.  Can't be there at 10:00 AM? No problem. You can be added to a team waiting to challenge the winners. Instructions will be given to anyone that doesn't know how to play. For information, contact Riche Baiori #302.

MARCH CRAFT SCHEDULE

Think spring! Start gathering your ideas for a spring craft fair and contact me if you would be interested in
helping organizing or selling your crafts.

March 1- Pot O' Gold centerpieces-$5-for St Patty's Day to light up your table

March 8- Easter T shirts-$2-bring your shirt washed & dried without fabric softener and I will supply the rest to make you look your best when the Easter bunny comes calling.

March 15- decorated glass plates. You will need a clear glass plate that can be found at the dollar store or Wal-Mart in you choice of size, a printed paper napkin or fabric of your choice and decoupage medium will create a one-of-a-kind serving plate or wall decoration.

March 22- Easter wreath or centerpiece. Bring your flowers, wreaths, baskets, plates, eggs, etc and we will create it for your door or table.

March 29- Decorated eggs with flowers, etc to add to your Easter basket or centerpieceScrapbooking & Cardmaking

In March, the Scrapbooking and Cardmaking group will meet on the third Saturday of each month from 9am to 4pm.  Bring your projects to work on, learn new techniques from others, swap unused supplies and have fun! 

Never scrapbooked before? We'll help you learn. Each person brings a snack to share and for lunch we all contribute toward a sandwich buffet. For more information or to sign up please email Gloria Comstock at or call the number in the directory. -- Gloria gloriacomstock@gmail.com

Cribbage
By popular demand, cribbage is now played every Wednesday in the card room from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.  For details or questions contact Russ Silcott #217.

Fan-Tan
The fast moving card game called Fan-Tan (also known as "Sevens") will be played in the dining room each Thursday from 1:00PM to 3:00PM.  Bring your pennies and come play this fun card game. 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.
 


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

 

 

Nothing new this month.

 


O 12/7/09 Darlene Hargrave and Irene Jollie welcomed Roger & Delores Johnson in #133. They are a lovely couple from Minnesota. They have visited Sunrise Bluffs several times over the past few years and really liked it. They have grown children in Minnesota and it is hard to leave them as we all know. Roger was a Machinist in the field of aerospace and Delores was a Bookkeeper.

They also fostered dogs at one time. Roger loves to Golf, likes Botchie ball and Delores loves to read and join in Social events. We would love to see them come back and settle with us. Welcome now and in the future.