Community Clubs and Groups

Sunland Village East has over 85 clubs, groups, and activities. And if that isn't enough, you can start your own! People here say, "I can't believe I ever had time for work!" How grand it is to be busy doing just what you want to do.


WHEN PARTICIPATING IN AN SVE ACTIVITY PLEASE USE SVE CLUBS/GROUPS REOPENING COVID PROTOCOLS AS POSTED.  

CARDS AND GAMES

65
500
Bridge, Duplicate
Bridge, Social
Bridge, Practice
Bunco
Cribbage
Euchre
Farkle
Hand and Foot Cards
MahJong, International
MahJong
Poker Mixed Dealers Choice
Texas Hold'em
Mexican Train
Pinochle

Ponytail
Rummikub
Scrabble
Trivia

DANCE

Square Dancing
Tap Dancing

GOLF

Fat Willy's
SVE Golf Course
Couples Golf
Couples Golf Socials
Ladies Golf
Men's Golf

EXERCISE AND HEALTH

Fitness Center
Fitness Gentle Stretch
Co-ed Fitness with Maggie
Low Impact Aerobics
Water Aerobics

SPORTS

Billiards
Bocce
Bowling
Corn Hole
Horseshoes
Pickleball
Ping Pong
Softball
Shuffleboard
Swimming Pools
Tennis
Hiking
Walking
Volleyball, Court
Volleyball, Water

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Adult Coloring
Watercolor
Ceramics
Drawing and Watercolor
Knitting and Crocheting
Lapidary-Silversmith
Painting
Stitchers-Quilters
Stained Glass
Wood Carvers

MISCELLANEOUS

Active Singles
Alzheimer's Caregivers
Bible Study
Bingo
Book Club
Village Chapel
Chapel Choir
Chapel Exec. Meeting
Computer Club
Drama Club
Data Hub
Family Home Evening
Friendship Circle
Geneology
Jam Session
Library
Neighborhood Watch
Pancake Breakfast
Travel Club
Ukulele
Veterans Club
Village Singers
Woodshop

CONDOS

Garden Condos I and II
Garden Condos III
Golf Condos I
Golf Condos II

UPDATED: April 15, 2021



Sunland Village East provides a lifestyle where residents can try new things, connect with others and just have fun.
The following is a list of groups and clubs available to SVE residents. Recently, the HOA BOD opened up all SVE amenities. All clubs and groups were asked to determine how and when they wanted to fully reopen and then provide the Association Office with a reopening plan. A coordinator for each club or group highlighted in blue (above) has provided the HOA office with their reopening plans, Covid protocols and have been approved to reopen. Disclaimer: Please contact the club/group coordinators for current COVID-19 protocol guidelines. All other organizations listed in red (above) remain closed at this time. If you are uncertain on the status of a group or club, please contact the individual listed in the description.

CARDS/GAMES


65 - Currently not meeting. For more information on seasonal play please contact Teresa Peebles, 920-498-0754 or Earl Hoscheit, 715-641-0310.

500 – Meets every Tuesday in the Mesa Verde room at 7 PM. For more information contact David Mott, 763-772-5314.

Bridge, Duplicate - Resumes play October 2021. For more information contact Eileen Condo 480-986-1348.

Bridge, Social - Resumes play on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Games are held on Wednesdays and Fridays at 1 PM in the Ocotillo room and on Tuesdays at 1 PM in the Small Card room. Players must sign up ahead of time. For more information please contact Sandi Cole, 480-888-6165.

Bridge, Practice - Currently not meeting. For more information call Sandi Cole 480-888-6165.

Bunco - Meets every Monday at 12:30 PM in the Ocotillo room. Please be there at 12:15 PM. For more information contact Nancy Schmidt, 480-278-9306.

Cribbage - Currently not meeting. For more information contact the Association office.

Euchre - Meets every Saturday at 7 PM in Ocotillo room. For more information, contact Kathy Meemken, 480-354-1760.

Farkle - Meets every Friday at 9:30 AM in the Small Card room. Masks required. For more information contact Coreen Renner, 480-830-7572.

Hand and Foot Cards - Meets every Wednesday in the Mesa Verde room. Doors open at 12:05 PM. Please check in by 12:20 PM. Please wear your name tag. Paying $.50 cents for each game (2 games played) is optional. For more information contact Diane Perault, 480-354-2786 or Bonnie Ralston, 480-695-9591.

MahJong, International - Currently not meeting. For more information contact Joanne Blumhardt, 906-231-1009.

MahJong - Resumes Friday, April 16, 2021, 1:00 - 4:00 PM in the Small Card room. Masks are optional. For more information summer contact Sally Miles, 303-884-9360.

Texas Hold'em (Ladies) – Currently not meeting. For more information contact Gerrie Mustard, 480-357-2626.

Poker Mixed Dealers Choice – Meets every Monday and Friday in the Poker room. Mondays at 1 PM and Fridays at 6 PM to 9:30 PM. For more information contact Robert Chaplinski, 480-986-0442.

Texas Hold’em – Currently not meeting. All are welcome. Games are played on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 6 PM to 9 PM. For more information contact Jack Halleman, 602-370-7566 or Bill Clark, 602-793-0640.

Mexican Train – Meets every Thursday from 12:30 PM – 3 PM in the Saguaro room. Mexican Train is a variation on Dominoes. For more information contact Pat Warner, 602-653-0987.

Pinochle – Meets every Monday and Friday in the Ocotillo room. Games start at 7 PM. Everyone is welcome to join. For more information contact Patrice Linde, 253-241-5224.

Pinochle/500/Cribbage/Euchre – A **refresher course** that is **currently not meeting**. Meets Tuesdays in the Activities room, 1 - 2:30 PM. For more information contact the HOA office, 480-380-0106.

Ponytail – Meets every Thursday from 6:00 - 9:00 PM in the Ocotillo room. Masks required. No food or drink, water only. For more information contact Diane Roessler, 480-986-2429 or Delores Ziobrowski, 480-984-7801.

Rummikub – Meets every Tuesday at 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM in the Ocotillo room. Masks required, water only. Contact Patricia Reed, 847-967-1672

Scrabble – Currrently not meeting. For more information contact Judy Ruckle, 480-540-4719.

Trivia Group – Currently not meeting. For more information, call Marie Graziano, 480-216-8884

DANCE


 Square Dancing – For more information contact Bill Haynes at bhootus7x7@aol.com.

Sunsationals Tap Dance Club - Meets every Tuesday in the Auditorium at 8:00 AM - 12:00 noon. Masks required, social distancing 3' to 6', and wash hands often or use hand sanitizer. For more information contact Karen Jacobson, 480-205-9930.

GOLF

 Fat Willy’s - Please call the restaurant for hours, menu items and schedule of events.

SVE Golf Course – Regular Golf Play, League Play, Memberships, Book Tee Times online at Book Tee Times up to 4 days in advance or up to 7 days in advance for SVE Golf Club members. Pro Shop # 480-986-4079 ext. 3.

Couples Golf – Steve Zoeller, 901-453-5711.

Couples Golf Socials – Resumes meeting on Friday, April 16, 2021 in the Auditorium from 4:30 - 6 PM. Bring your own snack and beverage. For more information contact Sandi Slater, 763-360-2460.

Ladies Golf – Tuesday and Thursday mornings, SVE Golf Course. For more information contact Jodi Zeller, 218-849-5761.

Men’s Golf – For information contact Jim Ruettiger, 815-954-9089.

EXERCISE & HEALTH



 Fitness Center - The North and South Fitness Centers are open Monday-Sunday, 4:30 AM -11 PM.

Fitness Gentle Stretch – Meets every Saturday at 7:30 - 8:30 AM in the Oakwood room. $4.00 pp. Start your day with a gentle stretch and improve full body flexibility. Certified instructor can assist all capability levels; improve your full-body flexibility for optimal mobility, strength, and balance. For more information contact Cindy Sylvester, 480-510-5731.

Co-ed Fitness with Maggie - Currently not meeting. Balance (Fitness) class every Wednesday, 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM Classes in Chair Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Senior Fitness and Dance Fitness (formerly Zumba) are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each class is $3. or bundle 2 classes in one day for $5. Tuesdays: Zumba – 9 AM to 9:45 AM; Gentle Yoga – 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM Thursdays: Senior Fitness – 9 AM to 9:45 AM; Chair Yoga – 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM (See monthly schedule in the HOA Office).

Low Impact Aerobics - Classes will resume Fall 2021. During the regular season (Nov - Mar) class meets Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 7:30 AM in the Oakwood room. $4.00 per class. Bring water and stretch bands. Social distancing, wear a mask, and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer). For more information contact Paula Malone, 480-984-8092.

Water Aerobics - Monday through Friday, we have three (3) classes. The south pool offers a 7:50 AM medium impact water aerobics and 9 AM low impact water aerobics. The north pool offers a 10 AM class of arthritic exercise. For more information on south pool class contact Gert Smith, 480-390-6674. For north pool class information, contact Jeri Longcrier (year round) 480-986-4195 or Nancy Balk, 480-357-8587 (winter resident).

SPORTS & OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES



BILLIARDS - Hours are Monday - Sunday, 7 AM - 9 PM.

Billiards - Women – League play for the 2020/2021 season has been cancelled. There will be no team practice held until further notice. For more information contact Barbara Reinsch, 651-399-0837 or Diane Loram, 608-225-1203.

Billiards - Men's - Billiards room is open from 7 AM - 9 PM Monday through Sunday. For more information, contact Wayne Berg, 480-354-7583.

Bocce – Courts are open 9 AM - 9 PM. Practice balls are in the closet just north of the courts and game rules are posted at the court. Please return the equipment to the closet and turn off the lights when leaving. For more information call club president, Lois Wierenga, 708-341-4616.

Bowling Mixed League – The Bowling Mixed League is from November to March (2021-2022). An organizational meeting will be held the last Monday in October. For more information contact Coreen Renner, 480-688-4025.

Cornhole (Beanbag Toss) – Will resume Fall 2021. For more information contact David Thompson at 708-755-0077.

Horseshoes - Hours are Monday - Sunday, 7 AM - 4 PM. Maintain social distancing, wear a face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer). For more information contact Tom Sheridan, 480-246-0861.

Pickleball - Summer hours are 6 AM to 9 PM. Winter hours (October through April) are 7 AM to 9 PM. Maintain social distancing, wear a face mask and wash hand often or use hand sanitizer. Please see the Club bulletin board at the courts or visit the Pickleball Club website for more information on the SVE Pickleball Club, court schedules, lessons, events, etc. Go to our website by clicking HERE.

Ping Pong – No contact information at this time.

Softball Club - Batting practice and warm up is every Tuesday & Thursday at 9 AM at the ball field. Everyone is invited to come out and practice with us. For more information please contact Mick Borton, 480-968-8104 or 480-793-3321.

Ladies Softball - For more information, please contact Marlene Herickhoff, 480-354-2733.

Shuffleboard – Courts are open Sunday through Saturday, 7 AM - 9 PM. Maintain social distancing, wear a face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer). Organized play starts at 9:30 AM - Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. For more information contact David Scheels, 360-696-4146 or Larry McGhinnis, 630-917-1707.

Swimming Pool Complexes - Hours are 4:30 AM - 11 PM. Maintain social distancing, wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer).

Tennis Club - Tennis courts hours are 5:30 AM - 9 PM. Maintain social distancing, wear a face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer). We are actively playing at the courts and starting an in-house tennis league. For further information, please contact Jim Clawson, 313-522-7384. Visit our website, SVE Tennis Club.

Trailblazers Hiking Group – Meets Tuesday mornings November through April. See SVE Outlook for details. For more information contact Greg Morgan, 507-341-4116.

Trailblazers Walking Group – Walks are Thursday mornings. See SVE Outlook for details. For information contact Glenn Rorvig, 406-263-4621.

Volleyball, Court - Current open hours are 6 AM - 9 PM (summer schedule) & 7 AM - 9 PM (winter schedule). Maintain social distancing, wear a face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer). Hours are Monday - Friday, 8 - 9 AM, pick up and play. For more information contact Marcia Gregorac, 347-819-6144.

Volleyball, Water, North Pool - Winter hours are Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2 to 4 PM. Maintain social distancing, wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer). Please contact us on game days so we can determine whether there are enough players to meet without traveling to the pool. Want to check out the movements and rules in a non-game scenario? Other questions, please contact Mike Lauer, 602-291-2823.

ARTS & CRAFTS & HOBBIES

 Adult Coloring - For more information contact Debbie Emerine, 210-410-1482.

Arts & Crafts - Watercolor 1 and 2 – For more information contact Elaine Dube, 480-984-6491.

Ceramic Club – Current hours are Sunday through Saturday 7 AM - 4 PM. Maintain social distancing, wear a face mask, and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer). Must be a club member, $5.00 a year to get into the room. For more information contact Sherrie Larson, 480-822-7124 or Sue Hensley, 480-462-9694.

Drawing and Watercolor Pencil – For more information contact Elaine Dube, 480-984-6491.

Knitting and Crocheting Group – Rosewood room. For days and times contact Carol Engelsman, 243-343-0176.

Lapidary/Silversmith Club - Current hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 11:30 AM & 1 - 3 PM (Monitor Required). Residents only - NO GUESTS including non-resident family members. Maintain social distancing, wear a face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer).
Painting (Open) - Wednesday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30 AM in the Arts & Crafts room. Bring your supplies and project to work on. For more information contact Claris Olson, 480-357-2550.

Sunland Stitchers – Meet every Monday and Wednesday from 12:30 to 3:00 PM and Friday from 9:30 am to 12 noon in the Rosewood room across from the Woodshop. Our Business meeting is the third Monday of each month thru April. We meet all summer. Newcomers are always welcome! MOTHER'S DAY is May 9th. Purchase an apron for mom or grandma. Youth and children size aprons also available. Rosewood room open for sales on Friday, April 23 and April 30 at 9:00 AM to 12 noon. Please help support our building fund! For questions, call Janet Paterson, 480-273-7065.

Stained Glass – Resumes October 2021. Meets in the Arts & Crafts room. Hours are Tuesdays at 9 AM; Wednesdays at 1 PM; & Friday 12:30 – 4 PM in the Art & Crafts room. Maintain social distancing, wear a face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer). For more information contact Stan Rybuck, 480-986-0311.

Wood Carvers – Meets in the Arts and Crafts room. Hours are Tuesdays 1 PM to 4 PM. Maintain social distancing, wear a face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer). For information contact Bob Doeden, 480-773-9264.

OTHER GROUP ACTIVITIES

 Active Singles - Meets every Wednesday in the Mesa Verde room. Masks required, water only. Doors open at 6:00 PM and games begin at 6:30 PM. The evening ends at approximately 8:30 PM. Our first business meeting will be the first Wednesday in May 2021. For more information contact Coreen Renner 480-830-7572.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support - Currently not meeting. For more information contact Jan Vineyard, 480-373-5859.

Bible Study – Will resume meeting Fall 2021. For more information contact Bill Ralston, 480-695-9594.

Bingo – PLEASE NOTE: Due to circumstances beyond our control, SVE Bingo will not be held until further notice. We will update our website as new information becomes available. We look forward to seeing you again. During non-Covid times, Bingo occuris every Sunday except Easter and Christmas in the SVE Auditorium. Doors open at 3:30 PM, snack bar opens at 4:30 PM, and Bingo starts at 6 PM. No person under the age of 18 may purchase packets, play games or claim prizes. Prize money will vary during the year based on attendance. Sunland Village East Bingo is played in accordance with the Arizona State Revenue rules and regulations, which are available on the premises along with the prominent display of the SVE Bingo license. The SVE Bingo Committee thanks you for playing "Bingo" with us! For more information contact the Bingo Manager, Linda Cerf, 909-816-8983 or Lin-Da Stougard, 515-491-3284. Come enjoy friends, fun, food and games.

Book Club – Resumes meeting on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Ocotillo room. Masks are optional. For more information contact Annette Alender, 562-715-0955

Village Chapel - Chapel services are held in the Auditorium, services start at 9:00 AM. Masks are required. There will be no singing or fellowship after the service. The Village Chapel is a non-denominational ministry that exists to serve SVE residents and non-residents in the surrounding community. For almost 30 years the chapel has been providing weekly worship services, seasonal Bible Studies and daily prayer and support for the ill and those grieving the loss of loved ones. Visit the chapel’s website, SVE Chapel for more information and to view the 9 AM Sunday service.

Chapel Choir – Currently not meeting. For more information contact Director of Music, Judi Goldstein, 480-354-6735

Chapel Executive Meeting – For more information contact Bill Ralston, 480-695-9594.

Computer Club - Meetings are currently being held every Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 pm in the Mesa Verde room and via ZOOM. Contact Delores Bruno, 602-614-2082 for the ZOOM access information. Visit our Club’s newsletter by clicking HERE for complete schedule. For additional information on the Computer Club, contact Dick Moon, 480-250-3033.

Computer Club Fix-It Tuesdays - Tuesday 1 PM - 3 PM. For more information contact Joe Zagar, 602-885-9666.

Computer Club MAC Group – Starting in May, will meet via ZOOM (only) on the 2nd and 4th Monday from 1-3 PM. For more information contact Katie Gertz, 480-330-2547.

Computer Club Linux User Group - For more information, contact Boyd Tong, 480-202-7556.

Computer Club Digital Photo Group - The 2021 SVE Virtual Photo Show is ready for viewing! Click here to view. We hope that you will enjoy this year’s entries. Thank you to everyone who submitted photos in this unusual year. There was no voting for this year’s photo show, but we hope that we will again be able to have a live show next year. If you would like to join the photo club please contact Mark Thurn to be added to the club’s email list. We occasionally send out helpful photo tip information as well as some great links to photo collections for everyone to enjoy. Contact Mike Dailey for more information, 480-474-4467.

Data Hub - Hours are Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 8 PM & Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM. Residents only - NO GUESTS, including non-resident family members. Maintain social distancing, wear a face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer).The Data Hub is located in the North Complex with the entrance door off the parking lot next to Billiards. The Data Hub has Windows operating system computers available for use by our residents. No printer is available in the "Hub." Residents may have boarding passes printed in the SVE Office.

Drama Club - SVE Players - For more information, please contact Darlene Dalley, 480-986-6985 or Vickie Briscoe, 480-357-3942.

Family Home Evening – Resumes meeting September 2021. For more information contact Mary Harris, 480-907-8773.

Friendship Circle – For more information contact Maxine Zempel, 320-219-3316 or Betty Eggland, 480-354-6784.

Geneology – Resumes Wednesday, April 21st at 9:00 AM in the Mesa Verde room. Masks are required and social distancing. For more information contact Gary VanValkenburg 480-361-5441.

Jam Session – Every Friday in the Auditorium. Doors open at 12:45 PM. The event ends at 2:45 PM. For more information contact Blaine Janz, 480-245-7781 or Lois Wierenga, 708-341-4616.

Library - NEW HOURS: Sunday through Saturday, 7 AM - 9 PM. Maintain social distancing, wear a face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer). Located in the North Complex, the Library has a wide variety of books (including large print books), magazines and puzzles available for loan to our residents.

Neighborhood Watch - TBD

Pancake Breakfast – There is no Pancake Breakfast scheduled for the entire 2020-2021 season. Please contact Tony Rasberry for more information.

Travel Club - For information please contact Mickey Sommerfeld, 480-373-9687.

Ukulele – For more information contact Lyn Langton, 480-380-5165.

Veterans Club – Will resume meeting October 2021. For more information contact Linda Hayden, 951-237-8142.

Village Singers - For information, call Peggy Dronen, 612-616-0281.

Woodshop – The Woodshop meets the first Tuesday of the month, in the Saguaro room 10:30 am to 12:00 noon (Oct - Apr). There are no meetings held in the summer. The Woodshop summer hours are April - 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Monday - Friday; May - September - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Monday, Wednesday, Friday; October - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Winter hours (November - March) are 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Due to Covid-19 the protocol being utilized is the standard 6’ social distancing, wearing of a face mask, hand sanitizing, mandatory sign-in and no more than 10 members present in the woodshop at a time. (That will be two monitors and 8 members). Non-resident/member guests are allowed but cannot use any of the equipment. For more information contact Jim Hubert (winter months) 541-490-4852, or Doug Spencer (summer months) 480-280-0304 or visit our website at SVE Woodshop

CONDO ASSOCIATIONS

Garden Condo I & II - For more information contact President Dale Bos, 616-890-8483.

Garden Condo III - Check out our web site, Garden Condo III. For more information contact President David Hurley, 480-329-3498.

Golf Condo I – Meets the 3rd Wednesday from 1:20-3:30 PM in the Saguaro room. For information, contact President Pudge Soderberg, 651-263-1590.

Golf Condo II - For more information contact Colleen Zumwalt, 360-770-1655 or Lynn Allardyce, 306-491-8642.



  • Please review the email information contained in the mid-week update as shown above. If there are changes in your club or group, or you'd like to add a new activity, please send the information to support@svehoa.com at least 7 to 10 business days prior to the date of the first ocurrence.

  • A filing cabinet is located in the lobby of the Association office that contains correspondence addressed to club representatives or important information from the Association office or BOD. Please pick-up the information at least once a month.

Provided to you by the Sunland Village East Activities Office.