September 2021

Plus event updates

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Newsletter of the

Honeywell Retiree Social Club of Arizona

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NOTE: This online version is a reformatted (e.g., buttons at left removed to improve readability, and all event information together following other items) sub-set of the full version sent to paid-up members, with updates to event information since the Bridge was distributed.

For example, it does not contain names of recent retirees, new members, or members who have passed away, nor does it contain the list of member email addresses which is sent out from time to time.

There will typically be a delay of a week or more before a new month's version is posted here—if you want to get the Bridge as it comes off the press, become a member and request the full-color PDF version, the eBridge, which is sent by email and can be received wherever you may be, unlike the paper version. Note that Honeywell outsources the distribution of the black-and-white paper Bridge. It is typically delivered one to two weeks after the PDF eBridge is delivered by email, so apart from news being a little old, members receiving only the paper copy may miss out on first come, first served signup for upcoming events.

Past issues of the online Bridge are available on the ARCHIVES page.

Display of Email Addresses

Per the website policy defined in the HRSC Bylaws, the "mailto:" feature of email address links, that generates a draft email when clicked, is not used with personal email addresses—only with general addresses such as Hotline@hrcaz.org or Bridge_Editor@hrcaz.org. This restriction only applies to the website, and thus this online Bridge—it does not apply to the PDF eBridge, since that is not publicly available and cannot be crawled by email address harvesters.

	Regular Sections	BACK TO HOMEPAGE
	President's Perspective
	Club Leader Contacts (Board Officers, Directors and Staff)
	From the Editor
	Keeping in Touch (News of Fellow Retirees)
	Memories (Occasional Items from Memory Lane)
	Laughter is the Best Medicine
	Fix-It Guys
	Scholarships
	Reports & Photos of Past Events (Index)
	Upcoming Events (Index)
	Recurring Lunches for sub groups: Honeywell IAC Ole Timers Bull Old-Timers Lunch Bunch The Honey-Bunch-Lunchers

President's Perspective

Mary Barkl

Hi Everyone! Welcome back! Well, it is that time to meet and COVID has reared its ugly head again. It looks like we will have limited events for this year also. We are grateful for all our members who have stayed with us through the past year, in spite of our limited activities.
We hope that everyone enjoyed themselves during their break and had a safe and healthy summer

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The Board is now back in session and we held our first meeting after our summer break on August 25th. The Bridge

We will continue to meet using Zoom. It has been very convenient, easy to attend, and helps with planning. With that said, anyone located anywhere could participate. We are always looking for new Board members to support the

Honeywell Retiree Social Club so come join us. We need new ideas and you could help.

also now starting up the Bridge again and it will be sent out during the first part of September.

For your information, the one-year membership extension that was put into place due to the majority of the events being cancelled in 2020 has now expired. The extension only covered the fiscal period from May 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021. As a result, if you received a notice with your May Bridge that your membership had expired and/or was due to expire, it is now time to renew your membership. The dues are $5.00 per year which will renew your membership through April 30, 2022. Signing up for multiple years is always encouraged and appreciated. As a friendly reminder, if your membership has expired, the September Bridge will be complementary. The Bridge will resume once your membership has been renewed. Please use the form included in this month’s Bridge to renew your membership and follow the payment and mailing instructions provided on the form. If you have already renewed your membership, many thanks and gratitude from the Board

If any of you have burning questions or comments, feel free to call or write me.

Mary Barkl, President HRSC
barklmary@gmail.com
480-580-5585
Regards,
Mary
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- Honeywell Bridge Editor: Bridge_Editor@hrcaz.org
- Honeywell Retiree Social Club (HRSC) Website: hrcaz.org
- HRSC Email: Hotline@hrcaz.org
- Honeywell Retiree Social Club, 1860 W. Rose Garden Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85027-2704
- Honeywell Retiree Benefits: 1-877-258-3699 - honeywell.com/en-us/hr-direct/retirees
- The Bridge - Published monthly except for June, July, and August
- HRSC Annual dues: $5.00 (multiple year memberships recommended)

Club Leader Contacts
Officers - Voting		Directors - Voting
Mary Barkl - President (2022)	480-580-5585
Denise Downar – Vice President (2022)	623-465-1298	Kevin Harris (2022)*	480-789-0612
Doug Metzger - Treasurer (2022)	602-319-6637	Kay Nye (2022)*	623-974-9258
Sherry (Maxson) Myers - Secretary (2021)	623-582-4481	Bruce Landini (2023)*	623-606-7449
		Kirk Anderson (2023)*	602-708-9806
		Barbara Rippstein (2024)*	623-566-1572
		Cheryl Wiley (2024)*	623-512-1634
Staff Functions (Non-Voting)
Barbara Rippstein – Travel (esp. cruises) Coordinator	623-566-1572	Vacant - Photographer
Ted Rees – Membership Secretary	623-465-7337	Kevin Harris - Webmaster	480-789-0612
Kay Nye - Bridge Editor	623-974-9258	Gary Kains - Fix-It Guys Coordinator	480-835-6060
Cheryl Wiley - Scholarship Foundation Chair	623-512-1634

*Directors have a three-year term, staggered to have two new directors per year.

Officers have a two-year term.

MISSION STATEMENT

Honeywell Retiree Social Club (HRSC) is a social organization in Arizona for Honeywell International, Inc. retirees. This organization will be open without regard to prior class of employment, race, creed, sex or geographical residence.

HRSC will provide activities, programs (such as Fix-It Guys and Scholarship Program) and projects of interest to retirees and spouses. It will facilitate effective communications between members, other Honeywell retiree clubs and Honeywell International, Inc. It will provide opportunities to renew acquaintances and promote fellowship among retirees, and will assist retirees in maintaining and enhancing the image of Honeywell International, Inc., in the eyes of the public.

Any comments or claims made within the publication are solely the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily express the views of Honeywell Inc. or the directors, officers, staff, or members of the Honeywell Retiree Social Club (HRSC) of Arizona.

From the Editor

AAC and HGRC Events

Please note that we are including events in this month’s Bridge that are sponsored by both the Aero Activities Club (AAC) and the Honeywell-Garrett Retiree Club (HGRC). We are providing this information to our members so they have the opportunity to decide for themselves if they want to attend. Although the Honeywell Retiree Social Club (HRSC) is not sponsoring these events, depending on your location, you may want to attend those events and are always welcome. As the year progresses, we may join them and have mixed events or may also sponsor additional events when the COVID numbers decrease. If you are interested in attending an event, please contact the coordinator listed on the event page.

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PAPER OR ELECTRONIC?

Once again we would like to take this opportunity to encourage our members to switch from a paper Bridge to the electronic version of the Bridge. And if you are currently receiving both, there are many advantages to switching to an electronic copy only. Our goal is to keep you informed as much as possible during these trying times and to let you know that we are still here for you. The electronic Bridge will definitely make that happen! Often there is a lag in delivery of the paper Bridge that could cause members to miss current information and/or articles. In order to receive the latest information, we highly recommend that you start receiving an electronic copy of the Bridge each month. They will be sent directly to your E-mail address within one or two days of completion. An electronic copy of the Bridge can also be found on line at www.hrcaz.org. The on line Bridge, however, is not a copy of the full Bridge, only a subset. Just click on the “Online Bridge” menu button for access. We strongly encourage everyone to start using the electronic Bridge which will save time in the long run and provide the most current information within a matter of days instead of weeks.

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HONEYWELL RETIREE SOCIAL CLUB ADDRESS

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When mailing items to the HRSC treasurer, please ensure that you address the envelope using the full name of the club, i.e. Honeywell Retiree Social Club, so it goes to the proper location. Some people just put HRSC on the envelope and it ends up in HR which slows down the process.

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JUST A FEW FRIENDLY REMINDERS...

•	A variety of information for members can be found on the HRSC website hrcaz.org. Just click the menu buttons at the left of most pages. One of these is a link to the “Event Schedule” so you can review upcoming events that you may be interested in attending.
•	In addition to upcoming events, accessing the above website will also provide additional Honeywell-related information. Click on the “Useful Links” button, then select “Jump to Honeywell Dashboard” at the top of the page.
•	Please address any comments or questions about The Bridge to the editor at the HRSC email address Bridge_Editor@hrcaz.org or Honeywell Retiree Social Club, 1860 W. Rose Garden Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85027-2704.

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HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY?

Written by Kids
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1. How do you decide whom to marry?

You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming. -- Alan, age 10
No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all the way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with. -- Kristen, age 10

2. WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED? 

Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then. -- Camille, age 10

3. HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?

 You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids. --
Derrick, age 8

 4. WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON?

Both don't want any more kids. -- Lori, age 8

5. WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?

Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough. -- Lynnette, age 8 (isn't she a treasure?)
- On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. -- Martin, age 10

6. WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?

When they're rich. -- Pam, age 7 (Love her)

7. IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED ?

It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them. -- Anita, age 9 (bless you child)

8. HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T GET MARRIED?

There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there? -- Kelvin, age 8

And the #1 Favorite is.......

HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK? Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a dump truck -- Ricky, age 9
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Honeywell Retiree Clubs

Scholarship Foundation

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SEPTEMBER

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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change to world.”

Nelson Mandela

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Your Scholarship Board hopes this newsletter finds you, your families, and friends healthy, safe and coping with our (sadly) continued Coronavirus Delta variation pandemic. And if you reside in Phoenix, we hope you didn’t melt over the summer with our record setting high temperatures!

Our 2020-2021 academic year scholarship awards went to:

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NAME
UNIVERSITY
DEGREE

Otto James Brink
Arizona State University
Political Science

Ryan Carlo
University of Arizona
Public Health

Paige Nye
University of Arizona
Neuroscience and Cognitive Science

Lydia Roberts
University of Arizona
Architecture

Rachel Tutnick
Arizona state University
Psychology

Camille Unsworth
Arizona State University
Applied Biological Sciences

Meghan van Dobben
Arizona State University
Secondary Education

Macy Zimmerman
Arizona State University Sports Business

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!

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Over the next two newsletters, we will feature our recipients with their picture and a write up about their college experience as well as their goals.

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We are happy to introduce our new Treasurer, Jim Brink, from the Honeywell- Garrett Retiree Club. Following his graduation from Arizona State University, Jim hired on to AiResearch in Jan 1968 to the Auxiliary Power Unit Design Group as a Design Engineer. He stayed in that group for 37 years, retiring at an early age in November 2003. After a year and a half of retirement, Jim went back to part-time work for Honeywell at a sub-contract shop for another ten years. Jim’s grandson, Otto, is one of our recipients. Jim felt he wanted to give back to the group which is financially contributing to his grandson’s college education. Thank you, Jim!

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April 1st is the deadline for application submission every academic year so be sure to get our information to any qualified family member in a timely manner. We have updated our on-line submission process and you will find the documents on-line at www.hrcaz.org. Here are the criteria:

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•	Are you 50+ years of age and a member of the Honeywell Retiree Social Club or Honeywell-Garrett Retiree Club?
•	Do you have a college student in your family who is your descendant (children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and/or great-great grandchildren)?
•	Are they currently enrolled at Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University or the University of Arizona as either an undergraduate or graduate student?
•	Are they maintaining a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or better?

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If you can answer YES to all of the previous questions, then your college student is eligible for a scholarship from the Honeywell Retiree Clubs Scholarship Foundation. This means FREE MONEY $$$ for your student to aid them with their college expenses, help them achieve their goals in life and become productive members of the community and society. These funds are available to our students through the generous contributions of our retiree club members and Honeywell. The scholarships usually range in value from $500-$1,500 per academic year, depending on total donations.

WHY SHOULD YOU DONATE?

The Scholarship Program is qualified as a 501(c)(3) so donations should be tax deductible on your state and federal returns (check with your tax advisor).
We live in a global economy. The ability of the United States to maintain its leadership role in the world, and the resulting benefits which accrue to us as citizens, demand an educated workforce as well as educated citizens and voters.

Supporting education by donating to scholarships is in your own interest! When you donate money to our scholarship fund, think of it as paying it forward by investing in a student’s future.

By helping someone afford a college education, you are raising their salary potential and hence the tax base. This is a good thing for everyone - better roads, better schools, better teachers, more doctors just to name a few.

Successful, well run communities attract more investment. Not to mention more folks with jobs paying into Social Security and Medicare which is something all retirees are interested in preserving.

Giving makes you feel good, strengthens personal values and shows your children and grandchildren what you care about.

Best of all, giving to the Honeywell Retiree Clubs Scholarship Foundation means every cent is used for scholarships.

Please review your charitable contributions and consider adding this Scholarship Program to your list of worthy causes.

If you would like to donate at any time throughout the year, please make your check payable to: Honeywell Retiree Clubs Scholarship Foundation.

You can mail your check, together with the form below to either of:

Jim Brink	Doug Metzger
Scholarship Foundation Treasurer Honeywell Retiree Social Club, Honeywell, Inc. 1860 Rose Garden Lane Phoenix, AZ 85027-2704	HRSC Treasurer Honeywell Retiree Social Club, Honeywell, Inc. 1860 Rose Garden Lane Phoenix, AZ 85027-2704

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ATTENTION!

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU WRITE OUT "HONEYWELL RETIREE SOCIAL CLUB" IN FULL ON YOUR ENVELOPE OR IT MAY GET LOST IN HONEYWELL'S MAIL.

THANKS!

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Honeywell Retiree Clubs Scholarship Foundation Donation Form

(PLEASE PRINT)

Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Address, City, State, Zip: _______________________________________________________________________

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Donation Amount: _____________________________________________________________________________

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

We received a nice thank you and update from one of our recent recipients. Jeff is the grandson of Brian Unsworth, one of our Board members. We know you are proud, Brian!

I want to thank the Honeywell Retiree Clubs Scholarship Foundation for the generous support during my college career. With your support, I graduated in May 2021, earning a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering with Magna Cum Laude honors.

This summer I started my first engineering job with Lambeth Engineering, a small 4-person firm in Dallas, Texas. Three of us are recent college grads so we are learning the ins and outs of traffic engineering together. Our work has taken me to sites all over the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex and really allowed me to explore the city. I have found some great spots along the way, including Deep Ellum and the Bishop Arts District, but my favorite place to hang out is at the establishments on the shore of Lake Ray Hubbard.

y work mainly consists of traffic impact analysis where we 1) determine the impact of new developments on surrounding roadways to make sure the roads won’t become congested and 2) traffic management plans where we design student pick up and drop off routes for schools. I am now recognized as an Engineering in Training and am working towards receiving my professional license by 2025. Again, I want to thank the Honeywell retirees for the generous support aiding me for five years on my journey to a professional career.

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If you have any questions; you can find information about our Scholarships on the website at hrcaz.org. Click on the SCHOLARSHIPS tab which can be found on the left side of the page. Our Foundation Board members are also happy to help.

	Board Member	Phone	Email
General Questions	Cheryl Wiley, Chair	623-512-1634	azwileys@cox.net
Application Questions	Frank Holman	602-695-2565	frankholman@cox.net
Contact for ASU - Arizona State University	Brian Unsworth	480-946-5194	brianuns@aol.com
Contact for UA - University of Arizona	Paul Christopherson	480-363-9952	pdchristopherson@gmail.com
Contact for NAU - Northern Arizona University	Cheryl Wiley	623-512-1634	azwileys@cox.net
Donations	JimBrink, Treasurer	602-993-6308	azstbbjb@cox.net

Past Events Index

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	Presentation: The Commemorative Air Force HGRC - Dolf Strom 1pm at Scottsdale Senior Center, 1700 N Granite Reef Rd. (Presentation at 2pm follows HGRC club business & socializing.) (Link is to info in HGRC Cliff Notes newsletter) CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS	*Apr 1, 2020*
	Chicago - Arizona Broadway Theatre AAC - Kevin Vetter SOLD OUT CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS Mar 19 ABT announcement: "The current run of Chicago has been postponed indefinitely."	Apr 2, 2020
	Rio Solado Audubon Center AAC - Steve Flood CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS	Was Apr 11, 2020. Now may be rescheduled or fully canceled.
	HGRC Spring Picnic at Rencenberger Home in Tempe HGRC - TBD CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS	Was Apr 15, 2020. Now may be rescheduled or fully canceled.
	Southwest Airlines Maintenance Hangar Tour AAC - Keith Hughes CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS	Was Apr 15, 2020. Now may be rescheduled or fully canceled.
	HRSC-AAC Spring Picnic at Rio Vista Park, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd HRSC - Mary Barkl AAC - Larry Bowe CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS	Was Apr 23, 2020. Now may be rescheduled or fully canceled.
	Presentation: Active Shooter HGRC - Dolf Strom 1pm at Scottsdale Senior Center, 1700 N Granite Reef Rd. (Presentation at 2pm follows HGRC club business & socializing.) (Link is to info in HGRC Cliff Notes newsletter) THIS PRESENTTION WAS CANCELED DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS STATUS AND MEETING ROOM AVAILABILITY.	*May 6, 2020*
	Central Arizona Project Informational Lecture at CAP Office AAC - Steve Flood OFFICE IS CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS	Was May 13, 2020. Canceled
	Hall of Flame Museum HRSC - Kay Nye CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS	September 17, 2020
	Musical Instrument Museum AAC CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS	October 3, 2020
	*HGRC Meeting with speaker TBD* HGRC	October 7, 2020 Canceled (September meeting was canceled too.)
	Negotiating Retirement (HGRC)	October 20, 2020 Canceled
	Shamrock Farms AAC	Fall 2020 Canceled
	PXG (Parson's Xtreme Golf) Golf Factory Tour AAC The last PXG tour included: history of the company, introduction to the product/technology, a talk about the tour staff, viewing of the fitting studio and a walk through the build shop.	Fall 2020 Canceled
	Panama Canal Cruise HRSC - Barbara Rippstein CANCLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS	November 10, 2020
	Commemorative Air Force Museum AAC - Tom Leard Only five spots left! This was on, but masks and social distancing were required.	November 12, 2020
	Tovrea Castle Tour AAC - Keith Hughes THE EVENT WAS ON, BUT WITH COVID 19 PRECAUTIONS.	November 20, 2020
	Christmas Lunch	December 10, 2020 Canceled
	The Sanderson Village and Museum AAC	May 14, 2021.

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Acronyms used to denote sponsorship for each event: HRSC - Honeywell Retiree Social Club (Covers all parts of Honeywell, including GE, Garrett, Sperry, Bull, AlliedSignal, etc.) HGRC - Honeywell-Garrett Retirees Club (Formerly known as Garrett Retirees' Club) AAC - Aero Activities Club (Formerly known as Sperry Retiree Club) Regardless of sponsoring organization(s), all events are open to members of all three retiree clubs. NOTE: HRSC Sponsored programs and events, where payments are required in advance, will provide refunds any time there is no cost to the Club. We will make every effort to provide refunds when requested; however, for some events funds will have been committed by HRSC and will not be refunded.
	Oktoberfest HGRC - Diane Bennett	October 6, 2021
	Arizona Broadway Theatre AAC - Kevin Vetter	October 7, 2021
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	Lake Pleasant Cruise Tour AAC - Steve Flood	November 5, 2021
	St. Mary's Food Bank Tour AAC - Steve Flood	December 1, 2021
	Cabo San Lucas Cruise HRSC - Barbara Rippstein	April 24, 2022
	Sponsored by the Honeywell-Garrett Retirees Club (HGRC) All presentations are typically held monthly at 2:00 p.m. at the Scottsdale Senior Center, 1700 North Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257. Members of all retiree clubs are welcome. The Bridge Per Stu Mitnik, the Scottsdale Senior Center does not have a reopening date. When the Center does open, they will have many interesting speakers and presentations lined up. They also had to cancel their Holiday Charity Luncheon. More information will be provided when it becomes available. The Bridge
	Hall of Flame Museum Tour - TBD More information will be provided when it becomes available. The Bridge
	Upcoming Events Preview These are events lacking a firm date and/or information. They will be moved up above to the Upcoming Events Index when sufficient information is available to create an entry with details of the event that is linked to from the Upcoming Events Index. Currently, links are to each organization's website, where known.
	Amazon Fulfilment Center Tours  HRSC Amazon now only accept bookings from individuals, not organizations, for groups of no more than 10. If you want to go on one of these tours, follow the link above to register; names and birth dates are required.
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	Honeywell IAC Ole Timers Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet, 10030 N Metro Pkwy E (Second Monday of March, second Tuesday of June, second Wednesday of September, second Thursday of December) All at 11:15 AM Contact: Mary Barkl barklmary@gmail.com	Thursday December 9 - hope to see all of you.
	Bull Old-Timers Lunch Bunch NEW LOCATION - New China Buffet, 601 W Bell Rd, Phoenix (Third week of month. First 4 months Tue; second 4 Wed; third 4 Thu.) All at 11:30 AM The Bridge Contact: Bob Hetrick honeybulloldones@gmail.com	Thu Oct 21 Thu Nov 18 Thu Dec 16
	The Honey-Bunch-Lunchers Golden Corral, 5679 W Northern Ave (First Tuesday of each month) All at 11:30 AM Contact: Alfred Brenneise alfbrenn2@gmail.com	Canceled until further notice. Dates will be provided as they become available.

See photos and list of attendees (last photo) from the December 13, 2018 Honeywell IAC Ole Timers Lunch.

See photos from the September 11, 2019 Honeywell IAC Ole Timers Lunch.
List of Attendees.

See photos from the December 11, 2019 Honeywell IAC Ole Timers Lunch.

See Archives for photos from earlier lunches back to 2014.
(Second column—"Photo Gallery for Photos not in Bridge")

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Reports & Photos of Past Events

(Approximately one year of past events is shown to give an idea of the extent of club activities. Some have reports and photos.)

See back numbers of The Bridge in Archives for more details of these and older past events.

Arizona Broadway Theatre

AAC - Kevin Vetter

Thursday, April 2, 2020, 12:00 pm

SOLD OUT!

CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
Mar 19 ABT announcement: "The current run of Chicago has been postponed indefinitely."

Location:           77th Avenue & Paradise Lane
Dining Time:     12:00 PM
Curtain Time:      2:00 PM

Set amidst the decade of the roaring twenties, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and wannabe nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media, and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, and hires the slickest criminal lawyer in town to transform her crime into a barrage of sensational headlines. Filled with greed, corruption, exploitation and one show-stopping hit after another, Chicago is sure to give you the old “Razzle Dazzle!”

Sponsored by the Aero Activities Club

Rio Solado Audubon Center

AAC - Steve Flood

Was Saturday, April 11, 2020, 10:00 am

CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

May be rescheduled or fully canceled.

Nina Pulliam Salado Audubon Center
3131 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ

Morning Guided Bird Walks

• One hour: 8:00 - 9:00 AM

• Walk through Rio Salado habitat area

• Bring water, binoculars, and sunscreen.

• Loaner binoculars are available upon request.

• No admission fee and no reservation required

Bird walk participants will need to meet their Audubon volunteer bird guide inside the Nina Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center. Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes prior to the 8 AM departure time. Restroom facilities will be available for use at the Center.

If you have any questions, please contact Steve Flood at 602-717-0990 or via E-mail at azrat@aol.com

Sponsored by the Aero Activities Club.

Southwest Airlines Maintenance Hangar Tour

AAC - Keith Hughes

Was Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 10:00 am

CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

May be rescheduled or fully canceled

Several members have requested this tour again so here goes. This is a unique opportunity to tour Southwest Airlines Maintenance Facility at Sky Harbor Airport. You may be able to walk through an aircraft and sit in the cockpit then tour the maintenance and operation areas in a two hour guided tour. You will find out why the first aircraft were painted those colors, how the fit an aircraft that is too big into the hanger and maybe debate the correct part numbers of the APS we see in the stores. Last year we sat in an aircraft only 5 flight hours old and not yet entered service. Yes it had the new aircraft smell. This free tour is planned for Wednesday, April 15, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. but names of all attendees are required in advance for security purposes. This will be our fourth tour and spaces fill quickly. I have to limit the group to 40 for practical reasons.

To register send the full names of all in your party to Keith Hughes at keith8411@cox.net or call 623-825-5243 for details.

What is Central Arizona Project?

A VISION FOR ARIZONA. In the early 20th century, Arizona’s leaders knew the state’s future depended on a water supply that was secure, stable and renewable. They pursued that vision; the result was Central Arizona Project (CAP), a 336-mile system that brings Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona, delivers the state’s single largest renewable water supply and serves 80% of the state’s population.

Sponsored by the Aero Activities Club

Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting

HRSC - Kay Nye

Thursday, September 17, 2020 - New Date

CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

Where: Hall of Flame Museum, 6101 East Van Buren (Website)

Time: Arrive at 9:45 a.m.; guided tour starts promptly at 10:00 a.m.

Cost: $15 per person with includes the guided tour and lunch

Coordinator: Kay Nye

A minimum of ten people is required for the tour. Friends and family are welcome!

Please contact Kay by E-mail at kaynye@aol.com or by phone at 623-974-9258.

If there is no answer, please leave a message with your name and number of people attending.

Buffet Lunch

Sub sandwiches with smoked turkey, roast beef, or ham
White or Honey Wheat bread
Chips
Pickle spear
Condiments
Cookies
Iced Tea (lemons and sugar packets will be provided)

Reservations Due and Payable by Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Make checks payable to the HRSC Treasurer and mail to the

Honeywell Retiree Social Club at 1860 West Rose Garden Lane

Phoenix, AZ 85027-2704

The museum is all on one floor and handicap accessible.

There is a limited number of wheelchairs and scooters available; however, they are first come, first served.

More About The Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting

The Hall of Flame Museum, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is home to the National Firefighting Hall of Heroes and has almost an acre of fire history exhibits, over 90 fully restored pieces of fire apparatus on display (dating from 1725 to 1969), a children’s area, and museum gift shop. While most of their collection focuses on the American firefighting experience, they also have fire apparatus and related artifacts from England, France, Austria, Germany, and Japan. The Hall of Flame Museum is sponsored by the National Historical Fire Foundation.

Sponsored by the Honeywell Retiree Social Club

Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) Tour

AAC - Barbara Brockett

Saturday, October 3, 2020

CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

4725 E. Mayo Boulevard (Tatum Road south of 101)

Event: Experience Japan, Saturday, October 3rd.

Experience the music of the "Land of the Rising Sun," one of MIM's signature events, with a guided tour. From the excitement of Taiko drums to the pure tones of the shakuhachi flute, Japanese music has something for everyone.

Time: 10:00 AM arrival at a designated location near MIM entrance.

Format: Attendees will participate in the one-hour guided tour group (with headsets). Afterwards, you can purchase lunch in the MIM café and visit with fellow club members, and then tour the full museum at your leisure. Visit mim.org to see all this enriching venue has to offer.

Cost: $20 per person: $15 for ages 13 to 19; $10 for ages 4-12.

Other Info: Parking is free. MIM has complimentary wheelchairs on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have your own mobility scooter, you can use it. They also have assistive listening systems available on request.

Reserve Your Ticket:

Members and non-members are welcome.

To reserve your ticket, please email Barbara Brockett at b.brockett@cox.net.

Reservations due and payable by Thursday, September 3, 2020

Make checks payable to the Aero Activities Club and mail to:
Barbara Brockett, 22623 N. 72nd Drive, Glendale, AZ 85310

Sponsored by the Aero Activities Club

Panama Canal Cruise
NOV 10 2020

HRSC - Barbara Rippstein

Update from Barbara Rippstein

Princess have now canceled this cruise. All those affected have already been informed.

(Notes written prior to cancellation.)

Traveling for pleasure has become something that we can only remember or look forward to enjoying again. We have been advised to stay home. Non-essential travel is discouraged, restaurants are only serving take out.

Most cruise lines were faced with port closures, decreased flights and increased travel restrictions that change on a country-by-country basis. Adding to voluntary suspensions, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a no-sail order on April 9th for all cruise ships over 250 passengers and crew that operate in U.S. waters. The order is expected to remain in place until COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency. Should 100 days from the official date of issue expire (bringing us to late July), and the COVID-19 pandemic still be an emergency, the CDC would have the option to extend the order.

I have been keeping tabs on when each line expects to resume sailings, keeping in mind that for relevant cruise lines sailing in U.S. waters, the CDC order supersedes individual cruise line dates for a return to service.

Princess is expecting to resume sailing all ships in July in the U.S. and Europe. Which means that on November 10th our 15 night cruise through the Panama Canal will be sailing from San Pedro, CA and returning via Fort Lauderdale, FL. If you have never seen the canal, this will be an extraordinary treat. We are going through the new locks. They’re bigger and better.

In addition, we all need something to look forward to and I have found the perfect trip. Starting August 27, 2021, a 9-night sun-drenched escape aboard Celebrity EquinoxSM will provide an experience with the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Visit world-class restaurants, designer boutiques, and elegant beaches in the Cayman Islands. Board a catamaran for a peaceful day of sailing and snorkeling at Aruba’s Palm Beach. And admire the colorful architecture of Willemstad while basking in the sunshine with a glass of traditional blue Curacoa. The Celebrity Equinox is a beautiful ship with great food. It’s a cruise you will enjoy. Join us. I will be offering more information in the fall but you can reserve your cabin now.

I RECOMMEND THAT ANYONE PLANNING A CRUISE BUY TRAVEL INSURANCE

To get more information on prices and reservations, please call Susan Ray at Fords World Travel air 623-933-8256.

When you call to make reservations, please tell the agent that you are part of Barbara Rippstein’s group.

Sponsored by the Honeywell Retiree Social Club

Commemorative Air Force Museum

AAC - Tom Leard

November 12, 2020

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Sponsored by the Aero Activities Club

Tovrea Castle Tour

AAC - Keith Hughes

November 20, 2020

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Sponsored by the Aero Activities Club

Sanderson Village and Museum

AAC - Keith Hughes

Friday May 14, 2021
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Sponsored by the Aero Activities Club

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Oktoberfest
HGRC - Diane Bennett
Wednesday, October 6 2021

Arizona Broadway Theatre
AAC - Kevin Vetter
Thursday October 7, 2021

The Bridge

7701 West Paradise Lane, Peoria, AZ

Dining Time:12:00 pm, Curtain Time:2:00 pm

Coordinator: Kevin Vetter, Phone: 602.300.7833, E-mail: snuffles@Q.com
Cost: $50 per person includes tax and gratuity - This is a $15 discount is due to Covid.

Chicago is set amidst the decade of the roaring twenties, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and wannabe nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media, and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, and hires the slickest criminal lawyer in town to transform her crime into a barrage of sensational headlines. Filled with greed, corruption, exploitation,and one show-stopping hit after another. Chicago is sure to give you the old “Razzle Dazzle!” Don’t miss the longest- running American musical and a winner of six 1997 Tony Awards® on the Mainstage.

Included: professional Broadway stage production, standard starter of soup or salad, fresh bread basket, choice of standard entree, complimentary coffee or tea, and $4 gratuity.

NEW at ABT: Enhanced sanitation procedures,enhanced ventilation, no intermission. Once your food and drink is served, there will not be ongoing table service so that “traffic” is minimized. Masks are strongly encouraged unless you are actively eating or drinking.

Tickets are limited and non-members are welcome to join us. TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT(S): Email Kevin Vetter: snuffles@Q.com. Once he confirms tickets are left, you write a check ASAP made out to Aero Activities Club and mail to Kevin Vetter @ 3111 W. Waltann Lane, Phoenix AZ 85053.

The last time we tried this pre-COVID, there were many more ticket requests than tickets available – so don’t delay. We have tables for four people per table reserved, so if there’s someone you want to sit with, please include that request in your email and try to send in your checks together. Once your money is received, you will be assigned your seats–first come, first served...

On October 7th, please arrive at ABT no later than 12:15 --- Kevin will be outside wearing a red Honeywell 777 ball-cap to hand you your tickets. Can’t wait!

The Bridge

Sponsored by Aero Activities Club

The Brid

Tovrea Castle
AAC - Keith Hughes
Thursday November 4, 2021
Event is on with COVID precautions

The Bridge

“We will be taking every precaution to ensure the health and safety of our Guests and Staff. Everyone is required to wear a mask, will practice social distancing, with tour sizes broken into smaller groupings.” Most of the tour is outside riding on Golf Carts. This may be relaxed by the tour date.

This is a private tour for Aero, Honeywell, and Garrett clubs. Tours are approximately 2 hours and include the historic Castle's main floor and basement, and extensive grounds and cactus gardens surrounding the Castle. Most of the tour is outside riding a tram so dress warm. The tour starts at 10.00 am and the grounds are cool. The tour is wheel chair accessible but no electric scooters are allowed. There are seats inside the building to rest so it is not a strenuous tour.

Guests are greeted by Tovrea Carraro Society volunteers at the Visitor Center and taken through the Carraro Cactus Gardens on a tram with a docent. The tour winds through the beautiful 44 acres, viewing the outer buildings, before arriving at Tovrea Castle.

The Society has increased the price to $25 but the club is receiving a special price of $22 each.

This will be our last tour for 12 months so please do not delay in booking the tickets. We have had over 400 members visit on 17 different dates and the event is still popular. Only a limited number of tickets are available so book early to avoid disappointment.

If interested, send the following to keith8411@cox.net. Please provide your name, number of tickets, club affiliation, and cell phone number in case of last-minute changes.

Sponsored by the Aero Activities Club

Lake Pleasant Cruise Tour
AAC - Steve Flood
Friday, November 5, 2021

The Bridge

Join us for a 115 minute sunset cruise of Lake Pleasant with live music. The boat includes a full service bar, large viewing windows, open air shaded upper deck and two spacious restrooms.

The tour will begin at 5:00 PM. Boarding the Phoenix begins at 30 minutes before the departure. Plan to arrive at Lake Pleasant Marina 45 minutes ( 4:15 PM) before cruise departure to allow for time to the marina from the parking lot.

Our group rate is $24/person – no one younger than 13. Marina parking is $7/car. Contact Steve Flood at 602-717-0990, or e-mail to azrat@aol.com if you have any questions. Will start taking reservations by e-mail.

Reservation and payment is preferred to be on-line using our website. Event Sign- Up (aeroactivitiesclub.com)

Sponsored by the Aero Activities Club

St. Mary's Food Bank Behind-the-scenes Tour
AAC - Steve Flood
Wednesday, December 1, 2021

The Bridge

Go behind the scenes and find out St. Mary’s Food Bank is able to distribute 250,000 pounds of food to people in need every day. It is done with the help of volunteer hours, cash donations and their network of food donors and food drives.

This is a free two-hour walking tour suited for individuals and families. We will meet in the administration building’s lobby and then tour our three building campus. Afterward, gather for a question/answer session with staff and volunteers.

The tour is appropriate of adults and children ages 12 and older. Please remember to wear closed-toe shoes and a shirt with sleeves.

Face masks are required and groups will be no larger than 10.

Contact Steve Flood at 602-717-0990, or e-mail to azrat@aol.com if you have any questions. Will start taking reservations by e-mail in October. Reservation is preferred to be on-line using our website. Event Sign-Up (aeroactivitiesclub.com). If you do not use the on line reservation, email Steve Flood at the above address provided. This tour is limited to 8 people, so sign up early,

ENTRANCE: Administrative Offices building at 2831 N. 31st Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009... Please use main office entrance (near the flag pole) rather than the volunteer specified entrance. Temperature will be taken upon arrival.

Sponsored by the Aero Activities Club

Cabo San Lucas Cruise
HRSC - Barbara Rippstein
April 24-29, 2022

The Bridge

Due to the current COVID situation, we will continue to assess the feasibility of the cruise and provide updates as they become available.