Do you currently use a checklist you work from to prepare your home for summer before you leave the beautiful desert for cooler temperatures?
We are building a generalized checklist to offer SCSH residents, but before we do, we were hoping for some help from YOU! If you currently use one, please forward a copy to the IAC (Information Advisory Committee) at information@scshca.com or upload it using the form below.
Special Announcement: Employee of the Month, June 2019
It is an honor to announce Marlena Santiago as the Employee of the Month.
Marlena has been a group exercise instructor for several years. She teaches various types of classes each week and is constantly motivating and empowering class participants to keep working and achieve new goals. Her annual Halloween full-costume themed classes are one of a kind, and her “Planksgiving” contest (honoring who can hold a plank the longest) has become a Thanksgiving Day staple.
Marlena is an instrumental part of the Fitness Department and a true asset to Sun City Shadow Hills. Congratulations on her a well-deserved recognition as Employee of the Month!
Upcoming Events and Activities
Get up every morning and remind yourself ‘I CAN DO THIS!’
Remember to check scshca.com/fitness for any fitness class cancellations.
Committed to your well-being,
Valeria
Effective June 1, 2019 Allied/Universal Security Services will provide Gate & Patrol services for Sun City Shadow Hills. Allied/Universal Security Services has more than 60 years of private and public security and safety experience, with offices across the entire country. Our Community is served by their Palm Desert Branch. Allied/Universal Security Services currently serves more than 30 private communities in the Coachella Valley including each of the Del Webb projects.
It has been my personal experience that Allied/Universal Security Services is able to tailor training programs based upon the community and individual officer needs.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call my office at (760) 345-4349 ext 2202.
Robert Pantanella
Director of Community Service
The Santa Rosa Clubhouse pool chillers installation project is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 17, and is projected to be completed on June 19.
The Pool will close Monday, June 17 and reopen Tuesday, June 18
The closure will ensure that the installation of the pool chiller units can be completed as quickly, safely, and efficiently as possible.
The kids pool hours on Monday, June 17 will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Montecito Outdoor Pool.
Any updates to this timeline will be provided via on-site notices and notifications on the community website.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
For more information, please contact the Facilities Maintenance Department at 760-345-4349 ext. 2401.
The Fourth of July was traditionally celebrated as America’s birthday, but the idea of an annual day specifically celebrating the Flag is believed to have first originated in 1885. BJ Cigrand, a schoolteacher, arranged for the pupils in the Fredonia, Wisconsin Public School, District 6, to observe June 14 (the 108th anniversary of the official adoption of The Stars and Stripes) as ‘Flag Birthday’. In numerous magazines and newspaper articles and public addresses over the following years, Cigrand continued to enthusiastically advocate the observance of June 14 as ‘Flag Birthday’, or ‘Flag Day’.
On June 14, 1889, George Balch, a kindergarten teacher in New York City, planned appropriate ceremonies for the children of his school, and his idea of observing Flag Day was later adopted by the State Board of Education of New York. On June 14, 1891, the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia held a Flag Day celebration, and on June 14 of the following year, the New York Society of the Sons of the Revolution, celebrated Flag Day.
Following the suggestion of Colonel J Granville Leach (at the time historian of the Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the Revolution), the Pennsylvania Society of Colonial Dames of America on April 25, 1893 adopted a resolution requesting the mayor of Philadelphia and all others in authority and all private citizens to display the Flag on June 14th. Leach went on to recommend that thereafter the day be known as ‘Flag Day’, and on that day, school children be assembled for appropriate exercises, with each child being given a small Flag.
Two weeks later on May 8th, the Board of Managers of the Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution unanimously endorsed the action of the Pennsylvania Society of Colonial Dames. As a result of the resolution, Dr. Edward Brooks, then Superintendent of Public Schools of Philadelphia, directed that Flag Day exercises be held on June 14, 1893 in Independence Square. School children were assembled, each carrying a small Flag, and patriotic songs were sung and addresses delivered.
In 1894, the governor of New York directed that on June 14 the Flag be displayed on all public buildings. With BJ Cigrand and Leroy Van Horn as the moving spirits, the Illinois organization, known as the American Flag Day Association, was organized for the purpose of promoting the holding of Flag Day exercises. On June 14th, 1894, under the auspices of this association, the first general public school children’s celebration of Flag Day in Chicago was held in Douglas, Garfield, Humboldt, Lincoln, and Washington Parks, with more than 300,000 children participating.
Adults, too, participated in patriotic programs. Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of the Interior, delivered a 1914 Flag Day address in which he repeated words he said the flag had spoken to him that morning: “I am what you make me; nothing more. I swing before your eyes as a bright gleam of color, a symbol of yourself.”
Inspired by these three decades of state and local celebrations, Flag Day – the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777 – was officially established by the Proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson on May 30th, 1916. While Flag Day was celebrated in various communities for years after Wilson’s proclamation, it was not until August 3rd, 1949, that President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14th of each year as National Flag Day.
Special Announcement: Employee of the Month, June 2019
It is an honor to announce Marlena Santiago as the Employee of the Month.
Marlena has been a group exercise instructor for several years. She teaches various types of classes each week and is constantly motivating and empowering class participants to keep working and achieve new goals. Her annual Halloween full-costume themed classes are one of a kind, and her “Planksgiving” contest (honoring who can hold a plank the longest) has become a Thanksgiving Day staple.
Marlena is an instrumental part of the Fitness Department and a true asset to Sun City Shadow Hills. Congratulations on her a well-deserved recognition as Employee of the Month!
Upcoming Events and Activities
“Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes them meaningful.” – Z. Vujcic
Remember to check scshca.com/fitness for any fitness class cancellations.
Committed to your well-being,
Valeria
Due to the Santa Rosa Pool closure, the following classes have been moved to the Montecito Outdoor Pool:
The following classes have been cancelled:
Indio, CA (May 29, 2019) – Shadow Hills Golf Club received two awards in recognition of achievements at the 2019 Troon Global Leadership Conference. These included a Rock Star Award for Owner Satisfaction and the 2018 Most Improved Facility. The Rock Star Award for Owner Satisfaction is for facilities that receive a perfect score on the Owner Survey. Owner Satisfaction is of great importance as it is a key indicator of a positive relationship between all parties involved in the operations of the facility. There was a prestigious list of nominees for the 2018 Most Improved Facility including Reunion Golf & Country Club, Maderas Golf Club, El Macero Country Club, Pinetop Country Club, Troon North Golf Club and Royal Golf Club Bahrain of which Shadow Hills Golf Club was selected. There are many factors considered when selecting the Most Improved Facility including revenue growth, improved Food & Beverage service and food quality, improved course conditions and increase in utilization making SHGC stand out from the rest. Rolland Vaugh (General Manager) stated that; “This was a true team effort by every member of the team. This was only able to be achieved due to the support and hard work of the Associates, Board, Committees and all those in the Troon Corporate Office.”
About Troon
Shadow Hills Golf Club is managed by Troon. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf management company providing services at more than 460 locations around the globe, including managing 510 18-hole equivalent golf courses. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages more than 400 food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. With properties located in 45 states and 33 countries, Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Honours Golf, OB Sports, CADDIEMASTER, True Club Solutions, Cliff Drysdale Tennis and RealFood Consulting. There are currently 67 Troon-affiliated properties featuring 87 golf courses on national and international “Top 100” rankings. Troon- affiliated properties include Belfair in Bluffton, South Carolina; Wickenburg Ranch Golf & Social Club in Wickenburg, Ariz.; Yocha Dehe Golf Club in Brooks, Calif.; Saadiyat Beach Golf Club in Abu Dhabi, UAE; and Buenaventura Golf Club in Panama. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com, or connect with Troon on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Blog, Press Room, or subscribe to Troon Magazine.
Media contact:
Rob Myers Troon
480-477-0506
rmyers@troon.com
Upcoming Events and Activities
“Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.” – George S. Patton
Remember to check scshca.com/fitness for any fitness class cancellations.
Committed to your well-being,
Valeria
Coachella Valley Vector Control will be on property to treat for Red Imported Fire Ants, Monday, July 22, 2019. Both golf courses will be treated.
Please see schedule of information below:
**Confirmation of Scheduled Red Imported Fire Ant Treatment**
Treatment Schedule:
Monday, July 22, 2019 – North Golf Course & South Golf Course
(Only the areas on the golf courses inside the pony walls will be treated.)
Technician(s) should arrive between: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
If you have any pets (animals) please keep them indoors or in a secure enclosed area outdoors while the technicians are on property for safety precautions.
Note: the irrigation is turned off in accordance with the schedule to ensure the effectiveness of the treatment.
Product Information:
Coachella Valley Vector Control has provided the following information regarding the treatment product: Control products are water soluble and will render ineffective when in contact with water. Control Products are made at a very low dosage, enough to kill an ant and should not harm pets.
Regards,
Rolland Vaughn
General Manager, Shadow Hills Golf Club
Please note there was a misprint in June's issue of The View.
The on-sale date is June 15, not June 1.
Additionally, the price for "Rock and Roll Reunion" is $25, not $18.
By Joanne Steen
Gold Star families often resent the fact that remembrance is frequently overshadowed by fun on Memorial Day. Although it is a federal holiday designed as a day to honor all service members who have honorably served and died in an active duty status, it is also a federal holiday that has evolved to an unofficial-start-of-summer event.
Families of the fallen aren’t opposed to enjoying all that the weekend has to offer, but they take offense that dedicated time to pay tribute to the fallen isn’t generally a part of the weekend’s plans. While decorating the backyard cook-out with red, white and blue party paraphernalia sets a patriotic tone, families yearn to see more public remembrance and support. “We lost our only son, Mark,” said Gold Star parents Mark and Nancy Stets. “It means a lot to us to attend a Memorial Day ceremony where the fallen are honored and see a large crowd. We don’t want our son’s sacrifice to be forgotten.”
This Memorial Day is a great time to start anew and make it more meaningful, not only for yourself and your family, but also for the tens of thousands of surviving military family members who live with the sacrifices made by their loved ones.
Here are five good ways to display support for these families of the fallen this holiday weekend:
Remember to join us for our 11th Annual Memorial Day Celebration
May 27 starting at 8 a.m. at the Montecito Clubhouse.
Bloom in Life with Love, Gratitude, and Curiosity to Expand
The world is full of opportunities to explore. Each day makes us wiser. At times however, we might feel stuck or deprived of motivation and may not feel inspired to explore. Setting clear goals and freeing mental space can help overcome these obstacles.
Upcoming Events and Activities
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius
Remember to check scshca.com/fitness for any fitness class cancellations.
Committed to your well-being,
Valeria
Aqua classes will be held in the Montecito Outdoor Pool for the week of June 3 to June 7 due to maintenance work on the Montecito Indoor Pool.
Important Note
The aqua classes on Tuesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 6 will be held 11:15 a.m. to noon.
Fly the United States Flags at Half-Staff From Sunrise Until Noon on Monday, May 27, 2019 for Memorial Day
Memorial Day United States Flag Display
Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service. In observance of Memorial Day, fly the United States flag at half staff from sunrise until NOON , and then raise it to full height from noon to sundown.
United States Flag Code
Section 7.M
The flag, when flown at half-staff, should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then slowly lowered to the half-staff position. The flag should be again raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day. On Memorial Day the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon only, then raised to the top of the staff.
We are proud to announce that our Fitness Director, Valeria Batross, won the 2019 Desert Health Wellness Award!
The Wellness Awards were created in 2014 as an extension of Desert Health’s mission to encourage healthy lifestyle choices and to recognize those moving health and wellness forward in our community. In five years, over 150 individuals, businesses and health care practitioners have been nominated.
The Wellness Awards proudly benefit Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine, the valley’s only no-charge medical clinic, and the Human Health Initiative which aims to provide advanced curriculum on nutrition, movement and stress management to all schools throughout the country.
More photos from the event can be found at photosbylani.com.
Our Weight Watchers community group have lost 637 lbs. combined since October of last Year. This big accomplishment has taken place in less than a year!
Anyone that would like to participate can email our coach, Sue White, at sue.a.white@weightwatchers.com.
The current series will end June 21. We hope to have enough people to start another series; a 17-person minimum is needed to keep it on premises.
The accepted documents following the Board Meeting for the month of May 2019 are now available in the Documents section of our website.
These include:
Remember that meeting minutes are not posted until they are accepted at the following month's meeting.
May 20, 2019
Click here for President’s Power Point Presentation
For more information click here: www.scshca.com/motions-passed-by-board/
Board motions are posted approximately 3 days after the Board meeting.
Tanya Garcia - Jesse Barragan introduced Tanya Garcia as Employee of the Month. Ms. Garcia joined the Facilities Department in June 2018. Mr. Barragan praised her for high standards in her work efforts and described Tanya as quick to offer others assistance and takes initiative. Tanya has recently been promoted to Custodian I.
One homeowner asked about whether there was a committee to report unsightly front yards and what procedure was used to issue warnings.
Homeowner was advised to take a photo of said yard and send in the complaint to either the Design Review Committee, the Board, or to the General Manager. Any one of these avenues, including Ask a Question, will alert authorities to the problem and prompt action will be taken including a courtesy notice to repair, then a fine will be issued by the Covenants Committee.
To view the Board Meeting in its entirety please click here.
The Montecito Clubhouse Outdoor Pool and Spa will be closed on Wednesday, May 22 and Thursday, May 23 to re-coat several areas where the top color-coat has chipped off from the pool deck.
During this period, the Santa Rosa Clubhouse’s Pool/Spa and the Montecito Fitness Center’s Indoor Pool/Spa will remain open for residents and guests.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
For more information, please contact the Facilities Maintenance Department at 760-345-4349 ext. 2401.
To see more videos, visit our Videos page by clicking here.
Living Mindfully
Living mindfully gives us the opportunity to dedicate our practice of living to a greater purpose and the greater good. It means waking up from autopilot mode and "taking the steering wheel" of our attention again. We practice mindfulness by maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and the surrounding environment.
Indoor Cycling Survey
Indoor cycling is an organized activity done in a group fitness setting to great upbeat music. Classes focus on endurance, strength, internal, and high intensity training using the stationary bike.
☞ Click Here to Take the Survey
Upcoming Events and Activities
I would like to thank everyone who attended the Mind-Body Wellness Retreat. We hope you enjoyed the bliss! ☞ Click here for photos.
“Mindfulness is a way of befriending ourselves and our experience” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
Remember to check scshca.com/fitness for any fitness class cancellations.
Committed to your well-being,
Valeria
This week we thank our sworn Officers for wearing the badge, for facing danger, protecting their cities and putting their heart into their work.
This week we remember our fallen by banding our badge and honoring our brothers and sisters in blue.
This week, we appreciate the service and sacrifice our men and women in Law Enforcement make to keep us safe.
Please join us in thanking our Indio Police Officers for National Police Week. 💙
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