FALL DIAMONDBACKS BASEBALL GAME - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Coordinator: Don Peeples, 602-548-1904, azpeeples@aol.com for information and reservations.
Teams: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies
Where: Chase Field (formerly Bank One Ballpark)
Time: 6:40 PM.
Cost: $15.00.
Payment: Make checks payable to Treasurer HRC and mail to Don Peeples, 1352 E Voltaire Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85022.

 

 

Pictures courtesy of John Kopala

PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Fall is almost upon us along with the start of HRC’s new programs and events.  HRC is active from September to May each year.  The HRC Board of Directors has tried to put some very interesting events together for 2010-2011. Please review them in The Bridge and plan to participate.

Sept 21 is the Fall Baseball Game: Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies. Don Peeples still has discounted tickets available. Give him a call for reservations.  Oktoberfest promises to be lots of fun with time to visit friends and good food. In November we will once again bring you a seminar on Medicare updates. Circle Nov 2 on your calendar.  Ann Marie Grande from the Area Agency on Aging will be the keynote speaker.  We have scheduled extra time for Q&A’s.  The Christmas Party has a new venue this year and will be held at the Arrowhead Country Club on December 2. Get your friends together and reserve a table. Committees from both HRC and SRC have put a lot of planning into making this one the best yet.

We are still trying to get as many retirees as possible to receive The Bridge via e-mail.  If you do receive The Bridge via e-mail and also a hard copy, help us reduce mailing costs by calling Francis Cartwright 623-492-0200 and canceling your USPS copy. If you want to receive The Bridge electronically visit our website www.hrcaz.org and click on Bridge. You will receive the Bridge in color and more quickly than by US Mail.

Our Board Committees are also looking for suggestions on what you would like to see planned as events for this year. They work very hard in planning and conducting activities and are open for your ideas.  Call me at 602-942-4235 with any suggestions for an event you would like to participate in. As your President, I am open to suggestions on how HRC can better serve you.  We need to increase retiree participation at our events if we want to continue having a strong retiree club.  

Hope to see you at the upcoming programs and activities.

Shirley Krieger

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

OCTOBERFEST - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27

Coordinator: Mary Barkl, 602-863-6939, for information and reservations
Location: Rio Vista Park, 8866 Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, Ramadas 4, 8 and 9
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Cost: $5.00 each for member and first guest. Additional guests are welcome at $7.00 per person .
Payment: Make checks payable to Treasurer HRC, with note for Octoberfest and send to
Mary Barkl, 228 E. St. John Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85022

The food will be cooked for you by the HRC Board of Directors and will feature bratwurst and hamburgers
with all the fixings and accompaniments. Water and coffee will be provided. You may bring your own beer or
soft drinks if you would like, but no glass containers are allowed in the park.

The following pictures are from last year's Oktoberfest.

 

 

 

Pictures courtesy of John Kopala

MEDICARE UPDATE SEMINAR - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2

Coordinator: Ann Marie Grande of the Area Agency on Aging.
Where: Glendale Library, Foothills Branch, 19055 N. 57 th Avenue, Glendale, AZ
Time: 10:40 AM till 12:00.
Cost: Free

CHRISTMAS DINNER AND DANCE - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2

Coordinator: Francis Cartwright, 623-492-0200, Fran5632@yahoo.com, for information and reservations.
Where: Arrowhead Country Club, 19888 North 73rd Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 623-561-9600.
Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm – Fresh fruit and cheese display with crackers at 6:00 pm. Buffet Dinner served at 7:00 pm. DJ and dancing from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Cash bar all evening.
Cost: $35.00 per person
Reservations: Call Francis Cartwright for reservations.Seating limited to 200.

Checks are to be made out to Treasurer HRC and mailed to:

Francis Cartwright
P. O. Box 11595
Glendale , AZ 85318-1595

NOTE: All reservations are due and payable by November 20, 2010.

Christmas Party Dinner Menu

Herb-Crusted Pacific Coast Salmon with
Lemon Dill Cream Sauce
Breast of Chicken with Champagne Cream Sauce
Carved Prime Rib of Beef with Rosemary Au Jus

served with

Garden Green Salad with Ranch and Italian Dressings
3 Specialty Salads
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

Rolls and Butter
Holiday Dessert Display
Freshly Brewed Coffee/Iced Tea /Iced Water

The pictures below are from last years Christmas Party.

 

 

 

Pictures courtesy of John Kopala

FALL GOLF TOURNAMENT - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16

  Coordinator Dale Wendt, 480-992-1402
Where: Sun City Country Club, 623-933-1353, 9433 N. 107th Ave., Sun City
(Midway between Peoria and Olive Avenues)
Date: Thursday, December 16, 2010
Dress: Proper golf attire required: Soft spike shoes, shirts with collars, and NO Levis.
Cost: $50.00 for green fees, carts, prize money, and lunch buffet
  Time: Shotgun start at 8:00 am, with lunch following the tournament. Check-in will be at 7:30 for cart assignment.

We will use established handicaps [AGA] and CALLOWAY only for those that do not have handicaps. As in the past we will play team scores, using handicaps to determine overall scoring. When making your reservation, please have the AGA handicap available. If you do not do this, we will have to use CALLOWAY to determine handicap.

Payment must be in by Thursday, December 9. If you do not have a foursome, they will be randomly filled in. Make checks [non-refundable] payable to the “Honeywell Retiree Club”. Please respond ASAP as we are committed for 90 – 100 players.

Dale Wendt
7540 E. Becker Ln.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Questions????, Call Dale at 480-922-1402

SPERRY/HONEYWELL DAY AT THE RACES- JANUARY TBD, 2011

NOTE: The full details for this event are not available until Turf Paradise finalizes their schedule. We are providing the 2010 details and expect this year to be similar to last year.

Coordinator: Harry Heller , 623-362-2159, hwhcjh38@cox.net, for reservations.
Where: Turf Paradise Park, 1501 West Bell Rd.
Parking: Included, use the Turf Club Entrance on 19th Avenue.
Cost: January 2010 cost was $20.00 per person. Package includes Parking, Admission, How to Wager Guide, Senior Buffet Lunch, Coffee/Tea, Dessert, Tax & Gratuity & Winner Circle Photo for 8 people. One race will be named for the retiree clubs.
Time: 11:45 am at the Turf Club.
Cutoff Date: January TBD, 2011
Payment: Send checks payable to Treasurer HRC, to Harry Heller, 21221 N. 53rd Ave., Glendale, AZ 85308.
Lunch: Senior Buffet Lunch. Includes

SALAD BAR

Mixed salad greens with
Italian and ranch dressings
Tossed Caesar salad
Paradise pasta salad
House-made cole slaw
Fresh fruit salad
Country potato salad

CARVED MEATS

Roast breast of turkey
Cranberry sauce

Brisket of beef
Horseradish sauce

Assorted breads, muffins, rolls

DESSERTS

Apple cobbler
Assorted pies

Assorted cookies and brownies

Coffee and tea

Picture courtesy of John Kopala

WORLD'S EASIEST QUIZ
(Passing requires 4 correct answers)

1) How long did the Hundred Years' War last?
2) Which country makes Panama hats?
3) From which animal do we get cat gut?
4) In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution?
5) What is a camel's hair brush made of?
6) The Canary Islands in the Pacific are named after what animal?
7) What was King George VI's first name?
8) What color is a purple finch?
9) Where are Chinese gooseberries from?
10) What is the color of the black box in a commercial airplane?

Remember, you only need 4 correct answers to pass.

FIX-IT GUYS

SPONSORED BY THE HONEYWELL & SPERRY RETIREE CLUBS

We can help Honeywell retirees or surviving spouses with fix-it jobs around the house that you are not good at or are unable to do and prevent these jobs from becoming budget busters. The Fixit Guys are Bob, Dick, Gene, Sam, Perry, Matt, Paul, Ed and Clint.

Call us at this number, (602) 765-4466, and leave a clear message containing job information, your name and telephone number. We probably can help and will get back to you as quickly as practical. We furnish the labor at no cost to you; you furnish the cost of the parts.

The above 8 guys and I are getting older.  Getting under that sink or cramped down to get that electrical outlet is a bit more difficult.  We do about sixty (60) jobs in a year and wouldn't you like to help?  Call the above number if you choose to participate in all our GLORY.  Thank you, Clint Langford.

The GE Retirees Club is looking for former GE employees who might be interested in joining. 
If you are interested, call 602-971-4443 and leave a message.

ANSWERS TO THE QUIZ

 1) How long did the Hundred Years War last? 116 years
2) Which country makes Panama hats? Ecuador
3) From which animal do we get catgut? Sheep and Horses
4) In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution? November
5) What is a camel's hair brush made of? Squirrel fur
6) The Canary Islands in the Pacific are named after what animal? Dogs
7) What was King George VI's first name? Albert
8) What color is a purple finch? Crimson
9) Where are Chinese gooseberries from? New Zealand
10) What is the color of the black box in a commercial airplane? Orange (of course)

 Now wasn’t that easy? What do you mean, “You failed?” Me too!

 Pass this on to some brilliant friends, so they may feel inadequate too.