Leisure World News

A32 December 2021 • Community • www.lwca.com Gun Club Submitted by David Larsen Our December meeting is on Wednesday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rec. 1 Theatre. Please remember to bring your three donations for the food bank. Sporting clayswill takeplace onThursdays onDecember 2, 9, 16 and 30 at Rio Salado. Meet in the shotgun facility parking lot at 7:15 a.m. to start shooting at 7:30 a.m. No clays will be shot on the 23, due to the Christmas holiday. The cost is $25 for 100 birds, or $13 for 50. The Rimfire event is on Wednesday, December 8, at Rio Salado’s Pistol Bay #2. Please arrive by 7:00 a.m. to help with the course setup and the safety meeting. The Practical Pistol event will be shot on Friday the December 17 at Rio Salado’s Pistol Bay #2. Please be there by 7:00 a.m. for setup and the safety meeting. The Gun Club luncheon is on Monday, December 27 at 11:30 a.m. at B.J.’s Superstition Springs. Be sure to watch your weekly emails for any changes to the schedule. For more information or questions, please contact Bob Clark at captsteptoe@gmail.com. Lawn Bowling Club Submitted by Tish Murphy We are on a roll this season by giving residents a chance to check out the sport of lawn bowling! At the annual activities fair, 28 people said they wanted to try it. On Wednesday, November 17, they got that chance. Some got hooked on the game and continued by taking free lessons. After training, the membership fee is $40 for the year, which includes the use of membership bowls or a spot to park yours in the Lakeside Clubhouse (when you buy your own set) and a membership badge. Throughout the year, there are many opportunities for competitive and social play with others who enjoy being outside and honing their skills. As a member, you can grab your bowls and practice at your convenience. There are also social hours and other celebrations throughout the year. We are beginning to play in the evenings, so if you see lights on at the greens, come by and watch us as we are challenged by the shadows and sometimes unexpected sprinklers! For more information, please contact Tish Murphy at 602-363-8821 or Tishsource@aol.com . Pickleball Club Submitted by Donna Macfarlane We have 275 members and growing! Come and check out the fastest growing sport in North America. Not sure what pickleball is? Come on down to the courts by Rec. 1 and check it out. There will be a friendly face there to give you the low-down. So much to do in December: • Wed., Dec. 1: General meeting at 4:00 p.m. in Rec.1 Ballroom • Sat., Dec. 11: Christmas potluck and party at 5:00 p.m. in the Rec. 1 Ballroom. Bring a dish or a dessert to share, BYOB. Try to recognize fellow members without paddles and hats. Beginner lessons are for all Leisure World residents, member or not. They are on Tuesday, November 16 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. and Thursday, November 18 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. For pickleball members, we offer morning play, every Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We also have skills and drills to help hone your play and round robins for different skill levels throughout the week. Leisure World will be hosting a USAPA pickleball tournament from February 17 to 19. Stay tuned for more details! Check out all the action on our website at www. lwpickleball.com . Tennis Club Submitted by Sue Weber All Leisure World residents are invited to participate in drop-in tennis on Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. on courts 3 and 4. Please bring your racket and wear court shoes. The Tennis Complex is kept in tip-top shape due to the hard work of our weekly cleaning teams. Teams wipe down all the rails, bleachers, tables and chairs. Moreover, every two weeks, the courts are swept clean using our court sweeper. Periodically, volunteers power wash and squeegee all the courts. Special recognition to Robin Dougherty and Sue Weber for winning the Mesa Tennis Center’s eight-week Summer 3.0 - 3.5 Tennis League. The Leisure World Tennis Club had four teams playing in the Annual Venture Out Fall Classic Championship Round. The 3.0 team of Robin Dougherty and Sue Weber won the first-place gold medal. And three teams finished in second place, receiving silver medals. All residents are invited to attend the freeTennis Academy every Wednesday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Tennis Complex. It teaches beginners basic strokes and rules of the game and allows 2.5 - 3.5 level players to improve strokes and doubles’ strategy. For information, please visit our website at https://sites. google.com/view/lwaztc. Thursday Morning Ladies’ Billiards Players Submitted by Carolin Lowy Welcome back winter residents! The Thursday morning ladies’ group is growing! But we are happy to have more players join in the fun. If your new to the game, we will get you started. Come by on Thursday mornings at 8:30 a.m. and join in. We play for approximately 90 minutes, and everyone has fun! The Billiards Room has a good selection of cue sticks residents may use. Our playing skills are improving. And as the adage goes, practice makes perfect. Yes, we are trying! For more information, please contact Carolin Lowy at 480-641-4626. Sports Clubs FREE Breakfast or Lunch Special! Buy one regular menu item and beverage and get a second regular menu item of equal or lesser value for free. Limit one per person per ticket per visit. Must present coupon to be eligible for discount. • Hamburgers • Pancakes • Waffles • French Toast • Omelets • Homemade Soups • Salads • Sandwiches • Breakfast Specials starting at $6.95 MON-SAT 8-5 // FRI & SAT 7-5 // CLOSED SUNDAYS CHECK OUT OUR FULL MENU ONLINE SASSYSCAFE.COM BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DESSERT 1815 S. 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