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16 | sun lakes lIfestyles | July 2014 | soCIal Clubs & groups soCIal Clubs & groups | sun lakes lIfestyles | July 2014 | 17 The sun is shining brightly on the workers of the Drama Club who have, with the cooperation of the Mystery Theatre members, made great strides in revamping and cleaning out the club's storage locations in anticipation of better use of the space. Years of accumulation have been gone through and much has been discarded in the general reorganization of the materials kept on hand for future productions. Recently we have resorted to not building complete sets on the stage due to a lack of the muscle required to build, put up, and take down the essential flats. Lightweight flats are being considered to make the use of sets more practical. Minimal sets are very popular in many venues but we have always wanted to put on plays that better satisfy the play-goers sensibilities. We are busy preparing for the annual instrumental concert on Aug. 3 in the Main Clubhouse Ballroom. It will be performed by Maki Ishii Sowash and professional musician friends of hers from Japan. This has become a highly anticipated event when our residents can sit back and relax to the perfection of classical music presented by true virtuosos on their instruments. Maki Sowash is a featured violinist with the San Francisco Opera and always performs extraordinarily. The tickets go on sale July 21 in the Main Clubhouse Lobby with ticket prices of $10 for the concert and an extra $5 to enjoy a champagne reception which follows the concert. The reception will be a meet and greet with the performers and other members of the Drama Club. If you have any interest in performing or just belonging to a group that truly enjoys the production of quality theatre and the interaction of its members at monthly dinners, other theatrical events in the area please contact Rose Hermanson at 769-9810 for more information. Drama Club We're sure that you have heard the old adage that "timing is everything." Nothing could be more profound. If you were fortunate to be on "campus," and also have possessed the significant wisdom to have seen the value of purchasing advanced tickets for our recent hoot of a farce, "Sex Please, We're 60!", then you are blessed to have a secure sense of timing, and fortunate enough to have witnessed one heck of a play! What and understatement! And what a wonderful job of casting! Our director, Lou Evans, had the uncanny ability to lobby, plead, beg, and coerce, to get the six thespians she recruited for these wonderful characters, to accept these roles, and then put their hearts and souls into making them believable! The roars, shrieks, guffaws, and downright side-splitting laughter from the audience was a testament to the performances portrayed by our comic geniuses. This will be only play that we will stage this year and if you missed it, it's a heart breaker and a downright dirty shame! However, be comforted in knowing that our counterparts in the Drama Club will be staging a very entertaining play in October. Better not miss that one! For July and August we will be enjoying a restorative sabbatical. We meet again in September, but that doesn't mean our group will be out of touch. We all have an assignment over that period so that when we return we can hit the ground running in the formulation of all of the details that will be required to bring our next "That's Entertainment" production to the stage in late February, 2015. We have the title, "Guys & Dolls (& More)"; and we have our director, Michael Owen. Michael will be ably supported by our production team, in which we have amassed years and years of song and dance experience. This show will, for certain, be another hit in the annals of what our community has come to expect as the show that will somehow, miraculously beat last year's show in pure entertainment chomps. Stay tuned; details are sure to follow in the October edition of Lifestyles! Info., Bill Shova, 845-0547. Mystery Theater & More We meet from 5:30 to 8:30 pm on Sat., July 12, in the Main Clubhouse. Help us make this the best it can be. We have your songs in your keys. Come on out and meet your neighbors, let your hair down, sing a little song, do a little dance, have some fun and its free. Rules of Karaoke… Clapping required; sometimes you clap 'cause it's good and sometime you clap 'cause its over. Info., Barb 845-7265, Rosie 769-2645. Karaoke Group This month, we will be celebrating the U.S.A. in our traditional format that we have been doing for a number of years, as our members seem to enjoy it and join in with the spirit of things. Chek Tham will lead the veteran's march on the ballroom floor carrying the stars and stripes, and all Veterans are encouraged to participate. Evelyn Hawkins' Stardust Dancers will preform their newly learned military routine. This will all follow the Pledge of Allegiance and opens our evening along with photo-taking of this month's birthdays and anniversaries, so mark your calendar for the second Thursday of the month. You don't want to miss this one. The buffet menu by table call starts at 6:30 pm and will be American favorites: Fried chicken, pork ribs, potato salad, French green beans with bacon bits. Corn bread, with butter and honey packets will be table pre-set along with a dinner salad of tomatoes/ cucumbers/shredded carrots. Apple pie with whipped cream also table served along with coffee and iced tea on a sideboard. Doors will open at 5:30 pm and music by Global Affair starts at 6 pm. Sign ups are on the first Thursday of the month at 3 pm at the North Clubhouse. $22 for a member, $25 non-resident guest. If you find that you cannot attend this red, white and blue evening, after signing up, call Martie Steggell at 769-3217. Info., Diane, 769-9308. International Culture Club June definitely kept us hopping with lots of activities, especially during Charity Week. As you will remember, July is our annual meeting and membership renewal month. The July dinner dance is Sat., July 19 in the Main Clubhouse Ballroom. With these warmer months, the "dressy casual" attire is welcomed. The evening will start at 5 pm with a free half-hour dance lesson provided by the Fitzpatricks. The music for the evening will start at 6 pm and will be provided by "Skyline Express." Our dinner will begin with a refreshing fruit salad. The entrée options include a pork loin with rice and asparagus for $23. The second option would be grilled salmon with rice and asparagus for $25. For those members seeking a vegetarian choice, they will find cheese ravioli with marinara sauce and asparagus for $18. A yummy, refreshing strawberry shortcake will cap off the meal. Sign ups for this dance will follow the annual meeting which starts at 2 pm in the Main Clubhouse Multipurpose Room on Thurs., July 10. Come to the meeting to share your cares and concerns. Since this is membership renewal month, please bring your renewals with you and place them in the box provided. If you have signed up for the dance, but find that you are unable to attend, please contact Carol 845-5962 before 3 pm on the day of the dance. Have you ever noticed how much fun dancers have? They're always smiling! Dinner Dance Club Change the hair you HAVE… into the hair you WANT! Graduate: Vidal Sassoon-London, Paul Mitchell, Toni & Guy Academies Victoria Simanton Award-Winning Master Hairstylist & Sun Lakes Resident Call for Appointment 951-260-7785 300 Highland Springs Ave., Ste. 10F The salon is located in the Albertson's Center near Rite-Aid Total Hair Care for Men & Women • Wig Styling

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