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Wilson: Looking forward to ‘normal’ in new year in Sun City

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The year 2020 is finally behind us and many of us are filled with hope for good things in 2021.

I know that many of us spent a very different Christmas and New Year’s Day than ever before. Hopefully, the COVID-19 vaccine will allow us to return to some normalcy some time this year.

We have many new faces on the Recreation Centers of Sun City Board of Directors this year. Returning for a second term are Secretary Dale Lehrer and myself. I would also like to welcome Karen McAdam, who will be serving a three-year term. Also welcome to Steve Collins, who is filling a two-year term and Sheila Rooney, who is filling a one-year term.

Like our cardholders, the board is looking forward to a time when we can return to our normal activities. We look forward to all our clubs being open and members enjoying their activities and friends. We look forward to the time we can enjoy the wonderful music groups that Events and Entertainment Director Theresa Cirino brings to the ticketed shows at the Sundial Center and the outdoor shows at the Sun Bowl. We look forward to bowling again in our leagues at our two bowling alleys.  We look forward to bringing our visiting families and friends to our beautiful recreation centers, playing miniature golf, or having a picnic at Hillside Park.

I know it has been a long time since we have been able to do those things and we still have a while yet to go, but hopefully most of those things will happen some time in 2021.

The board will have a big challenge this year as Jan Ek, our general manager, retires and we find an equally qualified replacement. This process will start early in the year to allow a new general manager time to work alongside Ms. Ek to help make a smooth transition.

RCSC has several committees that make recommendations to the board as policies are created or changed. Most of these committees meet every month, except July and August. There are a few committees that are looking for members, such as the Properties Committee, the Club Organization Committee, the Long Range Planning Committee and the Elections Committee. The Properties Committee meets quarterly and conducts three inspections of the RCSC facilities. The COC meets 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month and works to support the chartered clubs acting as a liaison between the clubs and the RCSC board and/or senior management. The Long Range Planning Committee meets 8:30 a.m. the third Monday of the month. Its purpose is to provide to the board with reports, recommendations and suggestions regarding the future needs of our members. The Elections Committee meets 1 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month. its purpose is to recruit candidates for the RCSC board, conduct the candidate forums and the elections.

We are also developing a Technology Committee this year. More information will be coming out on how to join this committee when we’re ready to start meeting. If you would like to get involved, please call the Corporate Office at 623-561-4600.

As we start 2021, I encourage you to get involved, but please stay safe by wearing your face masks, staying six feet apart and washing your hands.

Editor’s Note: Sue Wilson is Recreation Centers of Sun City board president for 2021.