ANNUAL MEETING - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23

Members and their guests will pay a discounted fee of $13.00 for a luscious buffet breakfast of assorted juices, sliced fruit, bagels with cream cheese, muffins, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, butter, fruit preserves, coffee, tea and decaffeinated coffee. There are also door prizes. Please make your reservations early so we can get an accurate headcount.

Information and RSVP to:

Shirley Krieger – 602-942-4235

Mail your checks made out to the HRC to Shirley Krieger, 1018 E. Tierra Buena Lane , Phoenix , AZ 85022-3528. Please note “Annual Meeting” on your check and the number of people attending. Deadline for reservations is Monday, April 21.

MAP DIRECTION TIPS:
The East-West road into the Club is:
West Arrowhead Clubhouse Drive.

If you choose to use the N. 73rd Ave access into the Club, West Beardsley Road is the South frontage road along the 101 Freeway and is ONE WAY going East.

PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE

We had beautiful weather for the Spring Picnic at Saguaro Ranch. The food was excellent, and it was fun to visit with the 66 attendees. I want to thank Ike Templeton and his team for making all the arrangements.

Be sure to vote for next year's officers and directors. We look forward to seeing a large attendance at the annual meeting on April 23 at the Arrowhead Country Club. Our speaker is Tim Hogan, Executive Director of the AZ Center for law in the public interest.  He is the lawyer that has been doing all of the litigation for the English language requirement that is in the courts today.

We are looking for volunteers to help with the committees. It is not an overpowering amount of work, and it is fun to work with the people you used to work with but in a more relaxed environment. Again, please contact me if you have some time to help.

Don't hesitate to contact any board member if you have suggestions on how the Honeywell Retiree Club can be of service to the retirees. Be sure to log into the Honeywell Retiree Club website www.hrcaz.org on a regular basis for updated information between the Bridge distributions. Until next month …

Best Regards,

Virginia

TRY OUT THE ELECTRONIC BRIDGE

Each month we have more members signing up for The Electronic Bridge, and most are opting to receive “electronic only”. If you have an e-mail address, you should give it a try. Member feedback has been very positive. Members can sign up by contacting us via e-mail at: hotline@hrcaz.org . Please send your: 1) name, 2) e-mail address, 3) if you wish your e-mail address not published in The Bridge periodically, and 4) if you want “ electronic only ” or both electronic and hard copy. You may “opt in” or “opt-out” of this program at any time by simply notifying us via e-mail.

PHUN IN PHOENIX

Check out the Phun in Phoenix information. This listing of cool things to do in Phoenix each weekend is updated weekly – check it out at WWW.HRCAZ.ORG Also, a long list of Phoenix area attractions with phone numbers and web sites are listed on this site – a great reference for your activities with family and friends. Check out photos of our past events as well as useful information from past seminars like the recent one on Identity Theft. You'll also find all of our Club's upcoming activities, with dates and contact information, plus a copy of The Bridge. If you have any photos of Club activities, we'd love to publish them. Attach the pictures to an email and send to hotline@hrcaz.org. Russ Henzel, Web Master

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

FALL DIAMONDBACK BASEBALL GAME - MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15

- More information next month.

AZ BROADWAY THEATER - CABARET - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15

JOINT LAUGHLIN BUS TRIP WITH SPERRY - NOVEMBER, date TBD

- More information as soon as it is available.

CHRISTMAS DINNER DANCE - THURSDAY DECEMBER 4

FALL GOLF TOURNAMENT - MONDAY, DECEMBER 8

PAST ACTIVITIES

SPRING TRAINING BASEBALL GAME - MARCH

Forty people attended the spring training baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the San Diego Padres and had a great time.

SPRING PICNIC - APRIL 2

Sixty six people turned out for the Spring Picnic at Sahuaro Ranch Park. It was a perfect day for a picnic and there was plenty of good food for everybody with lots of leftovers. It was certainly good to see old friends and make new acquaintances.

Desert Sky Hikers

(formerly Honeywell Hiking Club)

For those who want to explore our great state, here is an outstanding opportunity to get out and enjoy the beauty of Arizona and visit places you would not get to without an experienced leader.

April and May Hikes

April 12: Sabino Canyon, Telegraph Trail. This is a 5 mile hike rated moderate with a 500 foot elevation change. The hike leader is Russ Gunther.

April 19: Black Canyon Loop Trail across Agua Fria River . This is an 8 mile hike rated easy to moderate with a 600 foot elevation change. The hike leaders are John and Judi Heath.

April 26: Pass Mountain/Wind Cave, Usery Mountains. This is a 7 to 10 mile hike rater moderate with an 800 foot elevation change. The hike leader is John Cosman.

May 3: Sierra Ancha Rim Trail. This is an 8 mile hike rated moderate with a 400 foot elevation change. The hike leader is Dan Bohlmann

May 17: Spruce Mountain. This is a 10 mile hike rated moderate with a 1,500 foot elevation change. The hike leader is Bill Clayton.

May 31: Martin Canyon on Woodchute Mountain. This is a 10 mile hike rated moderate with an 1,100 foot elevation change. The hike leader is John Cosman.

The Desert Sky Hiking Club web site is at http://www.jjheath.com/hiking.html. Click on the 2008 hiking schedule link at the top of the page to view the full listing of hikes planned for 2008. Hike details are emailed to members about a week in advance of the actual hike.

If you are really into staying fit by hiking, contact Carol Binder at 623-825-5125. Membership if $4.00 per year.

Glendale Hiking Club

www.glendalehikingclub.org

Sponsored by the Glendale Parks & Recreation since 1982

HIKE  RATINGS:

A:  over 16 miles and/or over 3000' elevation change
B:  8 - 16 miles and/or 1500' - 3000' elevation change
C:  3 - 8 miles and/or 500' - 1500' elevation change
D:  under 3 miles and /or  under 500' elevation change
Plan on a D or C rated hike if you are unsure of your fitness level or hiking ability.

For additional information on any of these outings, please contact John or Jo Anne McPhilimy:

John McPhilimy: Cell: 602-403-6153 / Home: 602-298-9089
Jo Anne McPhilimy: Work: 602-997-1910 / Cell: 302-818-0035

April 2008
Saturday, April 12 – Spur Cross, Cave Creek
Rating : C+ Length : 6-8 miles Elev. Gain : Minimal
This hike will be on Trail #4 at Spur Cross. Nice trail with several water crossings. There is a $3 fee per person for this area . For further details call Susan Fournier at 602-298-7834.

May 2008
The Glendale Hiking Club has Thursday morning hikes; for details call John at 602-298-9089 and weekend hikes for details call the hotline 602-230-5391. You don't have to live in Glendale to belong to the club and hike with us.

Membership in the Glendale Hiking Club is $15 for a single membership and $20 for a family. If you are interested in joining, contact Jo Anne McPhilimy at 602-298-9089 (home), 302-818-0035 (cell), or 602-997-1910 (work).

Glendale Foothills Library Lecture Series

The Glendale Foothills Library at 19055 N. 57th Ave (623-930-3830) is having a lecture series of programs entitled “Canyon Country."  All programs begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Roadrunner Room.

Thursday, April 17: Paul Hirt, Professor of History ASU - "Ain't It Purty" Tourist Impressions of the Grand Canyon .  How visual images have helped make it a national attraction.

Thursday, May15: Jack Dykinga, Photographer for AZ Highways - "Circling the Canyon's Rim."  A photographic tour of well known and secret canyon viewpoints.

Thursday, June 19: Sally Underwood, Instructor, Grand Canyon Field Institute. "A Magical Mystery Tour." Agaves and Yuccas of the Grand Canyon .

Thursday July 17: Kathy Sullivan, AZ Game and Fish Condor Biologist. " California Condors in Arizona ".  Condors in the Grand Canyon .

 Submitted by: Wally Klovstad

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.

Another big “Thank You” to the fix-it guys from Kay.

Please contact the phone number above if you would like to volunteer as a Fix-It Guy or Gal.

HEALTH CORNER
By Judy Nance, RN

Aspirin fights cancer : Researchers followed over 22,000 women (55 or older) for 10 years and found that those who took aspirin at least once a week were 16% less likely to develop cancer. Theory : Aspirin inhibits an enzyme that promotes inflammation, which is believed to contribute to the development of cancer. Caution : Aspirin may cause gastrointestinal bleeding. Information from “Bottom Line/Health”, April, 2008. Research from Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota .

 Vitamin C may curb arthritis of the knee: In a small study (293) men and women, those who had high levels of dietary vitamin C and ate the most fruit(any type) had fewer bone marrow lesions ( a marker for osteoarthritis). Theory : Antioxidants may boost bone mineral density. Information from “Bottom Line/Health”, April 08, Monash University, Melbourne , Australia .

 Erectile dysfunction(ED) drug danger : Some patients using ED drugs, Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra have reported sudden hearing loss (temporary or permanent), sometimes with dizziness and ringing in the ears . New development : The FDA has asked manufacturers of these drugs to more prominently display warnings. If you have sudden hearing loss while on these drugs, stop immediately and seek medical attention. Information from : “Bottom Line/Health” April, 08. FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Washington , DC .

HRC ELECTION CANDIDATES INFORMATION

For President: Virginia Clagett

For Vice President: Harold (Harry) Heller

For Secretary: Mary Barkl

For Treasurer: Bert Walker

For Director: Shirley E. Kieger

For Director: Don Peeples

CASTING YOUR BALLOT

You received your ballot in the April issue of The Bridge either the printed or electronic version (print the ballot page). There are two ways to submit your ballot:

1. You may mail it. To do this, please make a copy of or cut out the ballot from The Bridge, mark your ballot, fold it, put it in an envelope, put a 41 cent stamp on the envelope and mail it to the Retiree Club address on the last page of The Bridge. Such ballots must be received in the mail by April 21st in order to be counted.
2. You may bring your ballot to the annual meeting on April 23rd and turn it in there. There will be a limited number of extra ballots at the Annual Meeting in case you have not voted by the time of that meeting.

REMEMBER – ONLY ONE BALLOT PER HRC ACTIVE MEMBER