SVE Clubs & Groups

Sunland Village East provides a lifestyle where residents can try new things, connect with others and just have fun.  We have over 45 clubs and groups; and if that isn't enough, you can start your own! People here say, "I can't believe I ever had time for work!" 

Below is a list of groups and clubs currently available to SVE residents.  Want to know more about a listed Club or Group, just click on the name of the Club/Group to easily find the description and the name and phone number of the contact person who will be happy to meet you and to tell you more about the Club or Group.

 

Disclaimer: Please contact the club/group coordinators for current COVID-19 protocol guidelines. If you are uncertain on the status of a group or club, please contact the individual listed in the description. 

 

CARDS & GAMES	GOLF	EXERCISE & HEALTH
SPORTS	ARTS & CRAFTS	MISCELLANEOUS

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500 Cards Club– Starting September, will meet every Tuesday at 7 PM in the Ocotillo room. For more information please contact David Mott at 763-772-5314

Duplicate Bridge Club - Meets every Tuesday/Thursday 1-4 PM in the Ocotillo room. For more information please contact Eileen Condo at 480-986-1348.

Bridge, Social Club- Social Bridge meets Tuesdays at 12:45 pm in the Small Card room, Wednesdays at 1pm in the Ocotillo room (Don C.: 480-548-1988), and Fridays at 1pm in the Ocotillo room (Claryce: 480-984-3427). Contact the respective contact for the day to get involved, or for further questions, contact Sue at 602-516-8030.

Bunco - Meets every Monday at 12:30 PM in the Ocotillo room. Please be there at 12:15. For more information contact Scottie Arts at 480-313-7458.

 

Cribbage Club- Meets every Wednesday at 7 PM in the Ocotillo room. Everyone is welcome to play. For more information contact Gordon Rollman at 480-487-9891.

Euchre - Meets every Saturday at 7 PM in the Ocotillo room. For more information contact Kathy Meemken at 480-354-1760. Tournament euchre meets every Monday morning 8:30 to 11:30 in the Ocotillo Room beginning November 7 till April 17. For more information call Gerald Magnus 507-760-0507, Dan Valek 763-250-3672 or Gary Nytes 218-296-0858.

Farkle Club- Meets every Friday at 9:30 AM in the Small Card room. For more information contact Coreen Renner at 480-830-7572

Hand and Foot/Ponytail Club - Suspended until further notice - Ponytail Club will meet on Wednesdays in the Mesa Verde Room. The game will start at 12:15, so please arrive by 12:10 to sign in. For more information, contact Diana Tohlen 719-331-8081 for Ponytail, or Bonnie Ralston 480-695-9591 for Hand and Foot.

MahJong, International Club- Meets every Monday 9 - 12 noon in the Ocotillo room. It differs from Mahjong in that you don’t follow a card. We meet Mid November through April. Experience is not required, beginners are welcome and will be taught. For more information contact Joanne Blumhardt at 906-231-1009.

MahJongg Club- Meets every Friday 1 - 4 PM in the Small Card room. For more information contact Aggie Hoscheit at 715-641-2265 in the winter or Sally Miles at 303-884-9360.

Rummikub Club– Meets every Tuesday morning from 10-11:30 AM in the back section of the Ocotillo room. Please use the door furthest from the office. For more information/questions contact Pat Reed at 847-967-1672.

 

SVE Golf Course – We have a superbly conditioned 18 Hole Executive Length Course and driving range with 9 hole play available as well. Enjoyable for all ages and abilities. Open daily until 5:30 PM. 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. Find out more information and book your Tee Times here: https://svegolf.com/ or by calling the Pro Shop at 480-986-4079. 

Couples Golf – For more information contact Tom Casper at 480-474-8029. 

Couples Golf Socials – Social dates for 2023-2024 vary. Bring your own snack and beverage. For more information contact Nancy Ruth at 763-300-6475

Ladies Golf – Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9AM, SVE golf course. For more information contact Margaret Tweten at 701-620-9384

Mens Golf – For more information contact Ron Huether at 605-929-4847.

 

 

 

 

SVE Billiards Club - The Billiards room is open to all residents, but are you looking to join a passionate group of individuals to share in the enjoyment of Billiards? Join our Billiards Club! For more information contact Wayne Berg at 480-354-7583.
Billiards, Women's – Meets 12:30 - 3:30 PM Tuesday and Thursday in the Billiards room. For more information contact Linda Foley at 907-617-5970 or Lauri Moser at 480-540-5598.
Billiards, Men's - Meets 8 - 11 AM Tuesday and Thursday from mid October-March. For more information contact Wayne Berg at 480-354-7583.

Bocce Club– Courts are open 9 AM - 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, Connie Kemp at 651-788-0031. Join us for our weekly Jam Session-every Friday in the Auditorium! Doors open at 12 noon and ends at 2:45 PM. For more information contact Blaine Janz, 480-245-7781 or Lois Wierenga, 708-341-4616.

Bowling Mixed League – The Bowling Mixed League is from November to March (2021-2022). For more information contact Coreen Renner at 480-688-4025.

Horseshoes Club- Hours are Monday - Sunday, 7 AM - 4 PM. Maintain social distancing, wear a face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer). For more information contact Steve Farnsworth at 480-688-5134.

Pickleball Club- Pickleball courts are open to all residents and guests as long as guests are accompanied by a resident. All residents will need a fob to enter the new courts and security unlocks the Sport Courts at 6:00 a.m. If you don't have a paddle, we have paddles and balls that you can use. For information on our club, visit our website at www.svepickleball.com

Ping Pong Club– Come check out Ping-Pong Tuesdays from 3-5pm and Fridays from 10-noon in the Rosewood room. If you are interested in being a host, please contact Susan at 480-907-5669. Bring your own paddle or the Association has a limited number of paddles residents can use. 

Softball Club - SVE Softball league is now over. Batting practice will begin on Tuesday, March 15th and will be held every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 a.m., with scrimmage to follow. All SVE residents, Male and Female are welcome to join. Bats will be provided. For more info please contact Mick Borton, 480-968-8104 or 480-793-3321. 

Ladies Softball - For more information, please contact Gina Tomlinson at 715-495-8297.

SVE Shuffleboard Club– Shuffleboard is a fun and active game; new players are always welcome. Organized play with available training is Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays at 9:30 AM (October through May). All equipment is provided. Courts are available to play individually Monday through Sunday 9 AM to 9 PM. Guests must have their SVE resident in attendance with them when utilizing our courts. Rules are posted at the courts Please only use the wax that is in the “shake” containers when you come to play. When finished clean the courts thoroughly by sweeping all wax up and put in garbage cans. Any wax left on the courts is a safety hazard.

SVE Tennis Club - Tennis courts hours are 5:30 AM - 9 PM. Maintain social distancing, wear a face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer). We are actively playing at the courts and starting an in-house tennis league. For further information, please contact Jackie Getgood at 540-903-1485. Visit our website, SVE Tennis Club.

Trailblazers Hiking Club – Meetings will resume Fall 2023. Hikers meet in the parking lot north of the courtyard. Riders compensate drivers. All hikers carpooling with the hiking group are required to sign a waiver and carry at least 1.5 liters of water. Food and sturdy footwear are recommended. For more information contact Greg Morgan at 507-341-4116.  

Trailblazers Walking Club – Meets each Thursday. Walks will be 3 to 4 miles on easy to moderate terrain. Walkers will meet in the parking lot east of the Auditorium and carpool. Riders compensate drivers. For information, including start time, contact Glenn Rorvig at 406-263-4621 or glennr@nemont.net. 

SVE Water Volleyball (north pool) - Winter hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2 PM - 4 PM. Starting Monday, June 5, 2023, summer play hours will be from 7:00pm-9:00pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Maintain social distancing, wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer). Please contact us on game days so we can determine whether there are enough players to meet without traveling to the pool. Want to check out the movements and rules in a non-game scenario? Other questions, please contact Val Courtney at 515-360-4910.

 

Art Club/Classes-  $10 a year for membership. They provide a variety of classes taught by a professional instructor. Class prices vary. For more information contact Elaine Dube at ugotdubes@yahoo.com.

Beginner to Intermediate Water Color class meets every Monday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM in the Arts and Craft room.

Advanced Water Color class meets every Monday 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM in the Arts and Craft room.

Pan Pastel class meets at 9 AM every Thursday in the Arts and Craft room.

Drawing class meets at 9 AM every Friday September-December in the Arts and Craft room.

Colored Pencil class meets at 9 AM every Friday starting in January in the Arts and Craft room. 

 

Painting (Open) - Wednesday mornings from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM in the Arts & Crafts room. Bring your supplies and project to work on. For more information contact Arlene Gaviola at 480-984-6105.

Ceramic Club – There is a monitor in the room on Mondays from 9 AM to 11 AM, Wednesday from 1PM - 3PM and Friday from 9AM to 12PM October thru March. Club members will be able to use their fobs to work in the ceramic room any time from 7:00a.m. until 8:00p.m.  For more information contact Sue Hensley 480-462-9694 or Sherrie Larson 360-352-8062.

SVE Knit & Crochet Club– Meets every Monday in the Rosewood room 9:00-11:00 AM and Thursdays at 1:00- 3:00 PM. For more information contact Carol Engelsman, 248-343-0176.

Lapidary and Silversmith Club - Located in the North complex, our current hours are Monday 8:30 AM- 11:30 AM and Thursday 1-3 PM. Fall hours will be Monday - Friday 8:30 to 11:30 A.M. and 1:00 to 3:00 P.M.  Newcomers are always welcome.  No experience needed.  Learn to make your own jewelry. Looking for a perfect gift, check out items for sale in our windows. Due to the close quarters of the room, if you are unvaccinated, a mask is required. Contact Wayne Brown 480-266-0980 or Margie Ginnaty 602-574-9000 for more information

Sunland Stitchers Club– Meets Monday thru Friday 9am - 4pm in the Oakwood Room.  Business meetings are the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month October thru March.  We offer classes monthly October thru March.  We are also open all summer. Newcomers are welcome.  We encourage you to come check us out.  We do more than just quilt.  For questions, call Cynthia Chabot at 425-443-1878.

 

Stained Glass –  Meets in the Arts & Crafts room. Hours are Tuesdays at 9 AM; Wednesdays at 1 PM; & Friday 12:30 – 4 PM in the Art & Crafts room. Maintain social distancing, wear a face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer). For more information contact Leo Stewart at 605-580-0330. 

Wood Carvers – Meets in the Arts and Crafts room. Hours are Thursdays 1 PM - 4 PM. Maintain social distancing, wear a face mask and wash hands often (or use hand sanitizer). For information contact Larry Craig at 712-370-3315.

 

 

 

Active Singles Club- Meets every Wednesday in the Mesa Verde room. Doors open at 6 PM and the meeting begins at 6:30 PM, with games to follow. The evening ends at approximately 8:30 PM. For more information contact Martha Gardner at 480-968-2579. 

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group - Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Saguaro room at 1 PM. The group is led by a representative from the Alzheimer's Association. For more information contact Jan Vineyard at 480-373-5859. 

Bingo – Bingo is now playing every Sunday except Easter in the SVE Auditorium. Doors open at 4pm and Bingo starts at 6pm. 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 the Bingo Manager, Linda Cerf, 909-816-8983 or Lin-Da Stougard, 515-491-3284. Come enjoy friends, fun, food, and games.

Book Club– Meets September-June on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 10 AM - 11 AM in the Ocotillo room. For more information contact Annette Alender at 562-715-0955

SVE Computer Club - Our regular meetings are Mondays at 9:00 AM in the Mesa Verde Room. Check out our new interactive website at SVECC.com.  Through this site you can join the club ($20.00 annual fee), and receive meeting and informational notices throughout the year for Windows, Mac’s, Linux, and Photography. We will be having both in person meetings (September to May) and Zoom meetings (through the year) for General Membership and All SIGS (special interest groups). Access to the site requires membership and sign up and payment is done on line. Membership is for 1 year from date of signup and you can sign up at any time. Membership will give you access to the Website, a Monthly newsletter, and automatic membership in the Windows, Mac, Linux and Photography SIGS. Our In-person and zoom meetings include Question and Answer periods and presentations by National Computer groups, and local government officials, library, police, etc. In addition, the club will continue to offer Fix-it Tuesday’s to all residents of SVE and Internet access in the area around the Training Facility at the North complex. Also, Joe Zagar and Katie Gertz will continue to offer in home service for a fee. Come join us at https://svecc.com/.

 

Computer Club Fix-It Tuesdays - Fix-It Tuesday is held on many Tuesdays in the Computer Lab (located at the North Complex) from 1 pm – 3 pm. This is open to ALL Sunland Village East residents. Please bring your laptop or the tower from your desktop to the computer lab. The fee is $20.
Computer Club, MAC Group – We are a SIG (Special Interest Group) which is a part of the SVE Computer Club. We are known as MACies. We are sanctioned by Apple as a user group to operate as the MACies.  Katie Gertz has been leading this group since 2011. We meet twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 1-3pm. in the Mesa Verde Room.  For the 2022/2023 season, we will have HYBRID meetings which means we will have people attend in-person at the Mesa Verde room and use ZOOM for those who are unable to attend in person.  As our name implies, we talk about products made by APPLE, i.e. iPads, iPhones, etc.  For more information and to get on her mailing list, 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 -  The club meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays from 1-3 pm in the Computer Lab on the courtyard. If you would like to join the photo club please contact Mark Thurn at 701-226-9582 or email him at mthurn@bektel.com to be added to the club’s email list. We occasionally send out helpful photo tip information as well as some great links to photo collections for everyone to enjoy.  The 2023 SVE Photo Show is ready for viewing! Click here to view. 

Bible Friendship Circle Club – Starting in November, they meet every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at 9:30 AM in the Mesa Verde room. There will be tea and treats, visiting, and a devotion book for the year will be selected. There is one lesson a month, and meetings may involve singing, prayers, and on some occasions there will be a lunch after. All faiths are welcome to the meetings. For more information contact Nellie Levesque at 519-328-8012.

SVE Genealogy Club– Curious about your ancestry? Want to know what secrets or exciting adventures lie in your family history? Come join our group of others who are interested in finding out. We welcome anyone whether you are new to family history research or experienced. We learn from and help each other. We meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month year around from 9 AM - 11 AM in the Mesa Verde Room and on Zoom. Contact Katie Gertz at 480-330-2547 for more information.

 

SVE Village Rovers Dog Club- Interested in joining the SVE Dog Club? If you would like to join, dues are $20 per household per year. To learn more about the SVE Village Rovers Dog Club, please visit www.VillageRovers.com

Vintage Ukuleles Club – For more information contact Lyn Langton at 480-380-5165.

 

SVE Veterans Club – The Veterans Club has two meetings a month. “Vets Talk” meets the 2nd Friday of the month at 10:30-12 in the Saguaro room. This meeting is for veterans only. For more information contact Tony Rossillo at 480-986-0998. The Veterans Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month in the Auditorium October through March. Some month's dates will differ due to other groups meeting in the Auditorium. This meeting is open to all veterans (all branches of the service), their spouses and/or significant other, SVE residents and non-residents. Check the Outlook article for the exact dates each month. Doors open at 4:30 pm and we begin our evening at 5:00 PM with a potluck dinner. For more information contact Linda Hayden at 951-237-8142. 2023 SVE Vietnam War Period Veteran Pinning Ceremony-Photos

 

Village Chapel - Chapel services are held in the Auditorium, services start at 9:00 AM. Masks are optional. There will be congregational singing. A Fellowship, with coffee and donuts, begins immediately after the worship service. The Village Chapel is a non-denominational ministry that exists to serve SVE residents and non-residents in the surrounding community. Since 1990, 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. Visit the chapel’s website, ​www.svechapel.com, for more information and to view the 9 AM Sunday service.

 

Village Chapel Bible Study- For more information contact the Chapel Bible Study Coordinator, Bill Ralston at 480-695-9594.

Village Chapel Choir – Meets every Thursday in the Mesa Verde room from 1 - 3 PM. Begins meeting 9/22 and continues through May. For more information, please contact Ilona Porter 406-698-4024

Village Singers Club - Meetings are suspended until January 2024. Meets every Tuesday January-March 1-3 PM in the Mesa Verde room. The village singers come together to practice music, and are led by a gifted choral director. The only requirement is loving to sing. For more information contact Steve Zoeller at 901-453-5711.

 

Womens Bible Study Club- Ready to be renewed and refreshed in 2023 while fellowshipping alongside women of all ages and stages of life? We will grow together spiritually and have fun as we study God’s Word. We will be studying the book of Revelation using a study guide by Steve Witmer (available to order on Amazon). For more information contact: Jo Gambosi gambojrg77@gmail.com or Gwen Mader revgmader@gmail.com. Meeting currently off-site, contact Gwen for more information.

 

Womens Drum Circle Club- Class will resume in October 2023, in the Rosewood Room.