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| SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | MAY 2019 | 11 Thurs., July 25, 8:15 am – 4pm, $55 pp. Hidden in the suburban neighborhoods of east Long Beach, lies one of Southern California's historical treasures — Rancho Los Alamitos. Rancho Los Alamitos, the "Ranch of Little Cottonwoods," is a Long Beach city landmark, twice listed on the National Register of Historical Places. The Rancho has a continuous history that stretches back for more than 1,500 years and reflects the many people who have called it home — from early Native Americans, to the farmers of the mid-twentieth century. The seven and a half-acre site includes four acres of nationally significant historic gardens, a ranch house, and restored barnyard of the early 20th century working ranch. Today we will have a docent-lead tour of the ranch and gardens, afterwards we will enjoy a picnic lunch in the garden. After the tour of Los Alamitos, we will drive the short distance to experience the awesome Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Tour. Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition recreates the awe and wonder of arguably one of mankind's greatest artistic achievements while allowing its visitors to experience this art from a new perspective. With special expertise and care, the ceiling paintings from the Sistine Chapel have been reproduced using state- of-the-art technology. In order for the observer to fully engage and comprehend the artwork, the paintings have been reproduced in their original sizes. The exhibition is an innovative and unique interpretation of Michelangelo's timeless masterpiece. We will spend approximately one hour viewing before heading back to Sun Lakes. We suggest you wear comfortable clothing and low-heeled shoes, which help protect the historic floors of the ranch house and make walking in the gardens more enjoyable. For your box lunch, please select your meal at sign up. Choice includes the following: Roast beef w/ horseradish and white cheddar cheese, ham and Swiss, turkey and provolone, pasta salad and chips, house-baked chocolate chip cookie. RAncho Los Alamitos & Sistine Chapel Exhibit Excursion reminder S/O = Sold Out (wait list avail.): Yellow = Still Available Carlsbad Village Faire 5/5 Yakult Winery 5/15 Laughlin S/O 5/27 Dodgers vs Angels 6/10 Cruising Newport Harbor 6/27 EXCURSION SIGN-UPS: All new excursions are not released for sign-up until the FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH BEGINNING AT 8 AM. If the 1st falls on a Saturday or Sunday then sign-ups will begin on the following Monday. If a holiday falls on the first day of the month, sign-ups will begin the next day. WAITING LIST POLICY: The waiting list is created by the Rec. Dept. for sold out events/excursions. This list is used (in order of registration) when the attendee has to cancel due to illness, doctor's appointment, etc. The waiting list is not used for additional sign-ups for secondary excursions that are scheduled due to their popularity. Contact the Rec. Dept. if you have any questions about either of these two policies. WE ACCEPT CHECKS ONLY. You can register up to 4 people (including yourself ) per check per household, payable to Sun Lakes Country Club. All Recreation Classes, Excursions and Special Events are open to residents only, unless otherwise specified. We may open Excursions and Special Events to guests if numbers are low and the activity is in danger of being canceled. - Thank you! Spring Garage Sales Start cleaning out those garages for our Spring Garage Sales in May. Sales are 8 am – 4 pm. Residents are asked to have any remaining items that did not sell back into their homes after the garage sale. Dates and district participation is as follows: May 4: Dists. 2, 3, 5, 7, 16, 17; May 11: Dists. 1, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13; May 18: Dists. 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 Evening on the Veranda In addition to Music Under the Stars this summer, join us out on the Veranda the second Wednesday of the month for some wonderful entertainment. The talented Renee Rojanaro will be out on the Veranda from 6 to 9 pm singing her heart out. Join your friends and neighbors this summer and dance the night away. Mark these Wednesdays on your calendar today: May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11. Cool down during the summer with an Ice Cream Social! Enjoy ice cream sundaes for $3 (vanilla or chocolate ice cream with a choice of syrup, sprinkles, whip cream, and a cherry) (no refills). Please join us on the Veranda from 2 to 3 pm on Tues., May 21 and Tues., June 18. ICE CREAM SOCIAL May events