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26 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | FEBRUARY 2020 | The February art classes will be taught by Sun Lakes resident, Joe Oakes. He will teach acrylic painting on Feb. 3, 10 and 17 in the Main Clubhouse Arts & Crafts Room, from 9 am until noon. The total cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-members. For more information or to enroll in the classes, please contact Carol Spoelstra at (951) 663-5849 or email her at robincarol@hotmail.com. The February general meeting will be at the South Clubhouse at 2 pm on Sun., Feb. 9. There will be a short business meeting, followed by refreshments, and the monthly Mini Art Show. The winners will be determined by the members present. There will also be a demonstration by a professional guest artist. At the January meeting Jerry Searcy, the new 2020 Art League President, did a demonstration in acrylic painting on ceramic tiles and applying resin. If you have not paid your 2020 annual dues, you may do so by mailing a check to the membership chairman, Helen Searcy, at 5152 Rio Bravo Drive. For more information, please call Helen at (951) 845-8198. The Art League display cases in the lobby of the Main Clubhouse have been beautifully refinished, and have been recently refilled with artwork done by some of the very talented Art League members. Be sure to stop by and have a look. Art League We've presented a lot about the history of the automotive industry in this space over the last few months. Now here's some speculation about key, long-term trends that are already underway. A major transformation in the industry is expected over the next decade, since technology is significantly advancing. Through the year 2030 we are likely to see an increasing amount of electric vehicles on the road. There will likely to be more autonomous vehicles and ride- sharing. According to recent reports, five main trends will transform the auto industry. We'll cover a few of them over the next few months. One primary trend is that vehicles will increasingly become electric. Concerns about climate change, especially with younger generations, creates the need and desire for cleaner vehicles. As technology advances and electric vehicles are able to increase their mileage between charges, they are likely to see increased sales. Vehicles are expected to move toward autonomous capabilities, from driver assisted functions to fully autonomous vehicles. As autonomous vehicles become available, they will probably be limited to high-end expensive vehicles at first. Another likely scenario is for trucks and buses to also become autonomous in the early stages. Older, qualified truck drivers are retiring and it may be difficult for them to be replaced. The trucking industry is expected to need 900,000 new drivers over the next decade. The industry is having a tough time filling the 100,000 job openings in the current market. Therefore, autonomous trucks would be a viable way for the trucking industry to keep up with demand. Consumers may not have a strong need for autonomous vehicles right away. The need for businesses to run efficiently will drive the use of autonomous vehicles in the trucking industry earlier than wide adoption among consumers. Cruzin' Cronies is a Classic Car Club, and you don't need a classic car to join. Meetings are held on the first Saturday of each month. We display our cars at 8 am in the Main Clubhouse parking lot, have a short meeting in the Multipurpose Room, and then go to breakfast. There are no dues, no extra fees; just friendship, stories, and laughter. Call Sandra Glickman, (951) 267-1113. Cruzin' Cronies Jerry Searcy, Art League President, admires the recently refinished display cases in the Main Clubhouse

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