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Trivia Tuesday – January 5

Submit your answers by Monday, January 11, to be entered into a raffle. Check back the following Tuesday for the answers and a new set of trivia questions.

2021 Monthly Assessment (Dues)

Beginning January 1, 2021, the monthly assessment will increase to $306 per month. As a reminder, the Board approved a one-time credit in the amount of $144 per homeowner; the net amount due for January is $162. The coupon books have been mailed but there is no coupon for the month of January. If you pay by check, please be sure to include your account number on your check. If you prefer a coupon, please contact the HOA office.

If you are paying by check, the mailing address is as follows:

Sun City Shadow Hills
c/o Desert Resort Management
PO Box 601205
Los Angeles, CA 90060-1205

Answers to December 15 Trivia

1. Including Rudolph, how may reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh?
Nine

2. What was the name of the magician in Frosty the Snowman?
Professor Hinkle

3. How many “drummers drumming” are there in the song “The 12 Days of Christmas?”
Twelve

4. What does Alvin the Chipmunk want for Christmas in “The Chipmunk Song?”
A hula hoop

5. How many ghosts visit Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?
Four (Jacob Marley, and the ghosts of Christmas present, past, and future)

6. What does Ralphie want for Christmas in the movie A Christmas Story?
A Red Ryder BB gun

7. Where does the Grinch live?
Mount Crumpit outside of Whoville

8. Where did the McCallister family go on vacation when they left Kevin alone in Home Alone?
Paris, France

9. What city was the baby Jesus born in?
Bethlehem

10. What three gifts did the wise men bring the baby Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh

11. How did the shepherds find baby Jesus?
They followed a bright star.

12. Which state produces the most Christmas trees?
Oregon

13. What is the name of the elf who wants to be a dentist in Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer?
Hermey

14. The movie Miracle on 34th Street takes place in what city?
New York City

15. Who kisses Lucy in A Charlie Brown Christmas?
Snoopy

16. In the movie It’s A Wonderful Life, how did George Bailey become deaf in one ear?
He caught a bad cold after jumping into icy water to save his brother's life.

17. What Christmas carol includes “figgy pudding?”
"We Wish You a Merry Christmas"

18. What fruit does Santa’s nose look like?
A cherry

19. What is the name of the main character in Elf?
Buddy

20.Who kept time with the Little Drummer Boy when he played his drum for baby Jesus?
The ox and lamb

Shadows Restaurant Christmas Eve Special

Thursday, December 24, 2020
Shadows Will Be Closed at 3:00 pm

Honey Baked Ham
with Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, and a Dinner Roll.

$13.95

View Delivery Volunteer Needed in Phase 2

A volunteer is needed to deliver The View magazine in area #6, along Camino Vallecita and Camino Zulema in Phase 2.

Volunteers are notified at the end of the month when the magazines for their area are ready for pickup at the Santa Rosa Clubhouse.

If you are interested in volunteering, please email view@scshca.com or call 760-345-4349 ext. 2204.

Trivia Tuesday – December 15

Answer as many questions as you can. The participants with the most correct answers will be entered into a raffle.

Submit your answers by Monday, December 28, 2020.

Answers to December 8 Trivia

1. What popular Christmas song includes the phrase, “in the air there’s a feeling of Christmas?”

The Christmas Song
Silver Bells
White Christmas

2. In what Christmas carol do singers request "figgy pudding?"

Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
O Christmas Tree

3. What should you do to someone standing under mistletoe?

Give them a cookie
Hug them
Kiss them

4. Who told the Shepard’s about the birth of Jesus?

King Herod
An angel
The innkeeper

5. True or False: An angel tells Joseph to take his family and flee to Greece to escape King Herod’s wrath.

True
False

Holiday Lighting and Decor

As reminder, exterior decorations may be displayed on an owner’s lot up to ten (10) days prior to the holiday and must be removed within five (5) days after the holiday, with the exception of December holidays, where exterior decorations may be displayed beginning Thanksgiving Day until January 10 of the December holiday season. Holiday decorations must not cause light glare to neighbors or other safety hazards related to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

No Overnight On-street Parking

In prior years, relaxed overnight on-street parking was permitted during the Holidays. This year, due to the pandemic, known as the Novel Coronavirus, overnight on-street parking will not be allowed, unless a permit is issued. Non-essential guests are not allowed by State Law to stay overnight and all non-essential guests must leave the premises by 10:00 pm

Trivia Tuesday – December 8

Submit your answers by Monday, December 14, to be entered into a raffle. Check back the following Tuesday for the answers and a new set of trivia questions.

Answers to December 1 Trivia

1. In the movie A Christmas Story, what was the dad’s “major award?”

A BB gun
A leg lamp
A day off

2. What movie featuring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire dancing and singing at an inn only open on holidays was the first to feature the popular tune White Christmas?

Holiday Inn
White Christmas
Christmas in Connecticut

3. What Christmas dessert is made with molasses?

Plum pudding
Gingerbread
Cheesecake

4. In which country does Santa leaves presents in children’s shoes?

France
The Netherlands (Holland)
Switzerland

5. Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol takes place in what country?

United States
Germany
England

Phase 3 North Security Gatehouse Street Maintenance

Maintenance of the interlocking pavers located at the Phase 3 Security Gatehouse entrance is scheduled to be begin December 7 and will be completed on December 12.

  • Gatehouse will remain open to vendors, guests and residents;
  • Please follow all detour signs and maintenance crew instructions;
  • Please be aware that there will be some detouring and crews working in the roadways.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you and thank you for your cooperation.

For more information, please contact the Facilities Maintenance Department at (760) 345-4349 ext. 2401.

New Shadows Hours of Operation

New Shadows Hours of Operation Starting Saturday, December 5.

Shadows Restaurant will now be open at 8 am for Saturday and Sunday breakfast service.

Patio seating only at this time.

Hours of Operation:

  • Monday – Friday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Delivery and Carry Out are still available. Please call Shadows to make dine in reservations or to place your delivery or carry out orders.

(760) 772-4342

Monroe Exit Gate Now Open

The Monroe Street exit gate is closed for repairs. We expect the repairs to be completed on Wednesday.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Tue 12/1: The gate has been repaired and is now open.

Trivia Tuesday – December 1

Submit your answers by Monday, December 7, to be entered into a raffle. Check back the following Tuesday for the answers and a new set of trivia questions.