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.


PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE! - Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, not all of our clubs and groups are currently meeting. The clubs and groups currently NOT meeting are listed in RED We will update the list as additional activities become available.

Contact the club or group coordinators or the SVE Association Office for more information.

WHEN PARTICIPATING IN AN SVE ACTIVITY PLEASE USE SVE COVID PROTOCOLS AS POSTED.   NO NON-RESIDENTS, INCLUDING NON-RESIDENT FAMILY MEMBERS, MAY PARTICIPATE IN SVE ACTIVITIES AT THIS TIME.

CARDS AND GAMES

65
500
Bridge, Duplicate
Bridge, Social
Bridge, Practice
Bunco
Cribbage
Farkle
Hand and Foot Cards
MahJong, International
MahJong
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
Martial Arms Collectors
Painting
Stitchers-Quilters
Stained Glass

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
Wood Carvers
Woodshop

CONDOS

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

UPDATED: JANUARY 21, 2021



During the 2020 Coronvirus pandemic, many indoor and outdoor facilities are closed. The activities shown in RED in the listing above are currently not meeting. As we gradually reopen, some temporary guidelines are in place. For specific information pertaining to the club or group of which you may be interested, contact the person list for each club/group.

CARDS/GAMES

All Card/Game Groups are currently not meeting.

65 - Meetings are in the Small Card room Sundays at 6 PM. For more information on seasonal play please contact Teresa Peebles, 920-498-0754 or Earl Hoscheit, 715-641-0310.

500 – Meetings are in the Mesa Verde room Tuesdays at 7 PM. For more information contact David Mott, 763-772-5314

Bridge, Duplicate - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 PM in Ocotillo room. Players need to bring a partner. Dues are $3 per year and the cost per session is $.50 cents, which is all paid out in prize money each session. Sign up is not required. New players are always welcome. For more information contact Eileen Condo 480-986-1348.

Bridge, Social - 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 - Wednesdays at 7 PM in the Small Card room. For more information call Sandi Cole 480-888-6165.

Bunco - Mondays at 12:30 PM in the Ocotillo room. Please be there at 12:15 PM. For more information contact Nancy Schmidt, 480-279-9306.

Cribbage - Wednesdays in the Ocotillo room. Play time is 7 - 8:30 PM. For more information contact the Association office.

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

Farkle - Fridays at 9:30 AM in the Small Card room. Stop by and enjoy the fun! For more information contact Coreen Renner, 480-830-7572.

Hand and Foot Cards - Meetings are Wednesday afternoons 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 - Meet Mondays in the Small Card room, 9 AM - noon. For more information contact Joanne Blumhardt, 906-231-1009.

MahJong - Meets Fridays in the Small Card room, 1 - 4 PM. Everyone welcome! For more information contact Aggie Hoscheit, 715-641-2265.

Texas Hold'em (Ladies) – Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in the Poker room. Stop by and enjoy the fun. For more information contact Gerrie Mustard, 480-357-2626.

Texas Hold‘em – Monday & Friday evenings in the Poker room from 6 -10 PM. All are welcome. For more information, contact Bill Clark, 602-793-0640.

Texas Hold’em – Tuesday evenings in the Poker room from 6 -10 PM. For more information contact Kathy McMahon, 805-458-1905.

Texas Hold‘em II – Thursday evenings in the Poker room from 6 - 10 PM. All are welcome. For more information, contact Jack Halleman, 602-370-7566.

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

Pinochle – Mondays and Fridays, 7 PM. Ocotillo room. Everyone welcome to join in. For more information contact Patrice Linde, 253-241-5224.

Pinochle – 500 – Cribbage & Euchre – Refresher class. Tuesdays, Activities room, 1 - 2:30 PM. For more information contact Lydia Sobiech, 480-986-9822.

Ponytail – Thursday evenings, Ocotillo room from 6:30 – 9 PM. For more information contact Diane Roessler, 480-986-2429.

Rummikub –Currently discontinued.

Scrabble – Meet every Wednesday, 1 – 3 PM in the Small Card room. For more information contact Judy Ruckle, 480-540-4719.

Trivia Group – Meet on the third Tuesday starting at 6 PM in the Ocotillo Room. For more information, call Marie Graziano, 480-216-8884

DANCE

Dance Groups are currently not meeting.

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

Sunsationals Tap Dance Club - For more information contact Vickie Briscoe, 480-357-3942.

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 – Gary Ludwig – 419-346-4247.

Couples Golf Socials – Fridays, from 5-8 PM in the Auditorium. For more information contact Sandi Slater – 763-360-2460.

Ladies Golf – Tuesday and Thursday mornings, SVE Golf Course. For more information contact Dorine Zahnow, 701-898-2178.

Men’s Golf – For information contact Jim Ruettiger, 815-954-9089 or James Ashley, 509-393-4960.

EXERCISE & HEALTH



 Fitness Center The North and South Fitness Centers are open Monday-Sunday, 4:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Residents only - NO GUESTS, Including non-resident family members - Maintain social distancing, wear face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer).

Fitness Gentle Stretch – Currently not meeting., Saturdays, Auditorium from 7:30 - 8:30 AM$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 are currently not meeting. For more information contact Paula Malone, 480-984-8092.

Water Aerobics - Residents only - NO GUESTS, Including non-resident family members - Maintain social distancing, wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer). 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 - Current open hours are Monday - Sunday, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Residents only - NO GUESTS, Including non-resident family members - Maintain social distancing, wear face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer).

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 8 AM to 4 PM Monday through Saturday.For more information, contact Wayne Berg, 480-354-7583.

Bocce – Courts are open until 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 Wierenta, 708-341-4616.

Bowling Mixed League – Mixed Bowling meets at 3 PM at the East Valley Bowling Center (Ellsworth & Broadway). Sub bowlers needed. If interested in bowling, contact Coreen Renner, 480-688-4025.

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

Horseshoes - Current open hours are Monday - Sunday, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m. Residents only - NO GUESTS, Including non-resident family members - Maintain social distancing, wear face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer). – For more information contact Tom Sheridan, 480-246-0861.

Pickleball - - Current open hours are 6 a.m. - 9 p.m (summer schedule) & 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. (winter schedule). Residents only - NO GUESTS, Including non-resident family members - Maintain social distancing, wear face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer). - Beginner (novice) lessons have resumed and are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00-12:00 pm on the Sport Courts. Signup sheets will be posted on the bulletin board the day before and will be limited to 12 players only. These lessons are for residents only (you do not need to be a Club member). Due to COVID restrictions, guests are not allowed. Following HOA mandatory guidelines, masks are required. Sign-up sheets will be posted on bulletin board by the Sport Courts the day before lessons, again with a limit of 12 players. Beginner Skills and Drills will follow lessons from 12:00-1:00pm. If you have any questions regarding either beginner lessons or skills & drills, please contact Debbie Christensen at 320-212-3399. Intermediate level morning clinics are held on Tuesday and Friday from 11:00am - 12 noon. Morning clinic will resume on Friday, January 22. Intermediate level afternoon clinics are on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:00pm - 4:00pm. Afternoon clinic will resume on Thursday, January 21. Players in each session are limited to the first 24 to sign up. Sign-up sheets will be available at the Pickleball Courts approximately 15 minutes before the clinic begins and will be available outside the court gates. Participants in the clinics should wait outside the courts to allow players from the previous club activity to exit before entering as a group. As always, safety will be a primary concern. Masks are required. Questions about Intermediate clinics? Contact Duane Shelley (morning clinic) 360-594-1031 or Ken Reynolds (afternoon clinic) 952-210-4451.

Meetings are the 2nd Sunday of the month from 4-6 PM (location tbd). Are you interested in learning to play pickleball? Or are you looking to play in a 75 year old group? The SVE Pickleball Club has options for you. Beginner pickleball lessons are provided free of charge by the Pickleball Club - you don't need to be a Club member. Beginner lessons are held on Monday & Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on the Sports Courts located between the South Pool and the Woodshop. The Club also reserved court time for play by all SVE Residents 75 years of age and older - you don't need to be a Club member. Come down to the Sport Courts and join the fun on Thursdays from 1 pm to 3 pm or on Saturdays from 10 am to noon. Court schedules are posted on the bulletin board by the Sports Courts. Remember to check the COVID guidelines posted on the fence. Non-residents of SVE, including family members who do not live with you, cannot play on the courts at this time. Masks are required when entering/exiting the court complex and when not playing on the courts (between games). No food or drink is allowed on the courts, except for water. For more information on the club and activities please call Neil Christensen at‭ (320) 212-7037‬.

Ping Pong – For more information contact Alan Lewis at 423-276-6564.

Softball Club - Current open hours are Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 1 p.m. Residents only - NO GUESTS, Including non-resident family members - Maintain social distancing, wear face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer). – We are having batting practice and warming up every Tuesday & Thursday at 9 a.m. at the ball field. Everyone is invited to come out and practice with us. For more information please contact Mick Borton, 480-968-8104 / 480-793-3321.

Ladies Softball - For more information please contact Marlene Herickhoff, 651-738-3807.

Shuffleboard – - Current open hours are Monday - Sunday, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Residents only - NO GUESTS, Including non-resident family members - Maintain social distancing, wear face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer).- 9:30 AM start time Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. For more information contact David Scheels, 360-696-4146 or Larry McGhinnis, 630-917-1707.

Swimming Pool Complexes - Current open hours are 4:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Residents only - NO GUESTS, Including non-resident family members - Maintain social distancing, wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer).

Tennis Club - Tennis courts open hours are 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Residents only - NO GUESTS, Including non-resident family members - Maintain social distancing, wear face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer). – We are actively playing at the courts and starting an in-house tennis league. Please contact Jim Clawson, 313-522-7384 or Kathy Fackrell, 253-670-3332 for further information. Visit our website, SVE Tennis Club.

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

Trailblazers Walking Group – Walks are Thursday mornings. See Outlook for details. For information contact Sharon Batcher, 480-824-8435 or Glenn Rorvig, 406-263-4621.

Volleyball, Court – - Current open hours are 6 a.m. - 9 p.m (summer schedule) & 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. (winter schedule) Residents only - NO GUESTS, Including non-resident family members - Maintain social distancing, wear face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer). - Hours are Monday-Friday at 8 - 9 AM, pick up and play. Meetings and a potluck are the 1st Monday of each month, 5 PM in the Mesa Verde room. For more information contact Marcia Gregorac, 347-819-6144.

Volleyball, Water, North Pool - Winter hours Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2 to 3 p.m. Please contact us on game days. We want to determine whether there are enough players to meet without traveling to the pool. Contact us on game day and we will notify you if we are going to play. 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 open hours are Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.(Monitor Required) Residents only - NO GUESTS, Including non-resident family members - Maintain social distancing, wear face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer). 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 open hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. & 1 - 3 p.m. (Monitor Required). Residents only - NO GUESTS, Including non-resident family members - Maintain social distancing, wear 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 – The Fiber Arts room (formerly the Rosewood room) is open Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Residents only - NO GUESTS, Including non-resident family members - Maintain social distancing, wear face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer). The stitchers monthly meeting is the 3rd Monday of every month. The Stitchers meet in the Rosewood Room. Dues are $15. per year. All are welcome to join. For a schedule of times for various activities, contact Janet Patterson at 480-273-7065.

Stained Glass – Tuesdays at 9 AM, Wednesdays at 1 PM & Friday, 12:30 – 4 PM. For more information contact Stan Rybuck 480-986-0311.

OTHER GROUP ACTIVITIES

 Active Singles - For more information contact Coreen Renner 480-830-7572.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support - For more information contact Jan Vineyard, 480-373-5859.

Bible Study – Meet on Tuesday's, November - December, but are currently not meeting due to Covid restrictions. For more information contact Bill Ralston, 480-695-9594.

Bingo – PLEASE NOTE: Due to circumstances beyond our control, SVE Bingo occasions 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 occasions occur most every Sunday except Easter in the auditorium. Doors open at 3:30 PM. Snack bar opens at 4:30 PM. 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 Lydia or Ken Sobiech, 480-986-9822. Come enjoy friends, fun, food and games.

Book Club – For more information contact Annette Alender, 562-715-0955

Village Chapel - The Village Chapel is a non-denominational ministry that exists to serve SVE residents and 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. We normally meet every Sunday at 9 AM. At this time, due to Covid-19 restrictions, worshipers are only able to attend Sunday services via a streaming service. Visit the chapel’s website, SVE Chapel for more information and to view the 9 AM Sunday service.

Chapel Choir – 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 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 - For more information contact Joe Zagar, 602-885-9666.

Computer Club MAC Group – Meet the 2nd and 4th Monday via ZOOM 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 - Contact Mike Dailey for more information, 480-474-4467.

Data Hub - Current open hours are Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. & Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.- Residents only - NO GUESTS, Including non-resident family members - Maintain social distancing, wear face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer).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 can have boarding passes printed in the SVE Office.

Drama Club - SVE Players - Please contact Darlene Dalley (480-986-6985) or Vickie Briscoe (480-357-3942) for more details.

Family Home Evening Group – For more information contact Loretta Jack, 480-926-7598.

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

Geneology – For more information contact Gary VanValkenburg 480-361-5441.

Jam Session – For more information contact Blaine Janz, 480-245-7781.

Library - Current open hours are Monday - Friday, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. & Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.- Residents only - NO GUESTS, Including non-resident family members - Maintain social distancing, wear 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 – For more information contact Linda Hayden, 951-237-8142. Also see our monthly article in the SVE Outlook for the most current information.

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

Wood Carvers – - Current open hours are Tuesday & Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Residents only - NO GUESTS, Including non-resident family members - Maintain social distancing, wear face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer). For information contact Bob Doeden, 480-773-9264.

Woodshop - The Woodshop is currently CLOSED until further notice.– The Woodshop meets the first Tuesday of the month, 11 AM-1PM in the auditorium. The Woodshop winter hours are 9:00 – 12:00; 1:00 – 4:00. Due to Covid-19 the protocol being utilized is the standard 6’ social distancing, wearing of face mask, hand sanitizing, mandatory signin and no more than 8 members present in the woodshop at a time (That will be two monitors and 6 members). Non-resident/member guest are not allowed at any time. 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 Dale Bos, 616-890-8483.

Garden Condo III - Currently meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the auditorium. Check out our web site, Garden Condo III. For more information contact Eddie Fromm 480-3546279.

Golf Condo I – Meetts the 3rd Wednesay from 1:20-3:30PM in the auditorium. For information, contact Pudge Soderberg, 651-263-1590.

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



  • Review the email information contained in the mid-week update as shown above. If there are changes in your club or group activity, 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.

  • In the lobby of the Association office there is a filing cabinet that contains correspondence addressed to club representatives from items mailed to 2145 S Farnsworth Drive 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.