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EVENTS

Hello Everyone

Hello Everyone!

 

Be sure the checkout the New Sun Country Corvette Club website:  http://www.suncountrycorvetteclub.com.

 

Reminders

 

MARCH ACTIVITY MEETING 3-5-11

Activity Director(s): FAB SARACENI IS NEW ACTIVITY DIRECTOR

Please show your support by coming to meeting and help plan all the fun activities for our club!

Date:  Saturday, March 5

Place:  Power Chevrolet

Time:  5:00 p.m.

All are encouraged and welcome to attend.

DINNER WILL FOLLOW MEETING!

COME OUT AND JOIN US – YOU DON’T NEED TO HAVE AN EVENT TO PARTICIPATE!

 

MARCH CLUB MEETING 3-11-11

The club meeting is at Power Chevrolet on Friday, 3-11-11.

Place:  POWER CHEVROLET

9055 W. BELL ROAD

PEORIA, AZ

Time:  7:00 p.m.

PLEASE PARK IN SOUTH PARKING LOT!!!

 

FRIDAY RETIREE AND WANNABE BREAKFAST IS AT COCO’S

Time:  8:30 a.m.

9801 W Bell Rd

Sun City, AZ 85351

Captain: Jimmy Mistretta

MI2AZ@aol.com

623-594-0787

 

SOCIAL ROSTER

If you need a copy or want to be on the Social Roster, you need to fill out the Social Roster form and only the information you want available to fellow members and submit to Jimmy Mistretta.

MI2AZ@aol.com

NOTE:  The information on the Social Roster is for personal use only and not to be shared outside the club.

 

REMEMBER Your Radios!  (New members in particular):  Sometimes you will see the phrase to “remember your radios!”  Typically when we caravan, we use Motorola Talkabouts (or equivalent) to communicate between cars.  You don’t need them, but they sure come in handy!

 

Upcoming Events

 

FYI ONLY – THIS IS NOT A CLUB EVENT

March 5th, 2011 (Saturday)

Good Neighbor Car Show

7440 W. Cactus Rd. (75th & Cactus)

Peoria, AZ 85381

Limited to the first 200 cars. Each car will receive a dash plaque and a HUGE goodie bag. Live band, cotton candy, popcorn and many raffle prizes!

Each Car registered has a chance to win a GREAT PRIZE!!!!!!

All proceeds go to the Lucyfoundation.org (Lucy B. Drewes Rare Cancel Foundation).

No judging or awards for cars just a lot of GREAT CARS AND GREAT FUN!!!!!!

Event Entry Fee: $20 per car pre-register (by 2-25) $30 per car at event

Event Contact: Barry Swartz

Office: 623-334-3276

Cell: 602-525-1149

Time:  3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

http://www.cruisinarizona.com/events/030511farm.htm

 

March 19th, 2011 (Saturday)

Turf Paradise Horse Racing

1501 W. Bell Road

Phoenix, Arizona 85023

We need people to RSVP to Johnny Johnson ASAP for Turf Paradise.!

We need at least 20 people to get the price and club house.

In 1954, Phoenix businessman Walter Cluer purchased 1,400 acres of barren desert which is now 19th Avenue & Bell Road with a vision. He wanted to build a first class race track in Phoenix. Only with his passion & dream Turf Paradise became a reality.
Turf Paradise offers a place for everyone. From our fine dining, VIP, Directors’ & Turf Club to our Grandstand & Park Pavilion filled with concessions, there’s fun for all!

Nestled in our lushly landscaped grounds and surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges, you’ll be thrilled by the heart-pounding excitement of live Thoroughbred racing and think you truly are in Paradise.

Fan Appreciation Day – March 19th - Turf Paradise - Horse Racing – Betting - Food

Gates Open at 11:00 a.m. – Post Time 1:00 p.m.

Meeting Time: 10:45 a.m. (leave at 11:00)

Place: Church at 79th and Union Hills (NW Corner)

Captain: Johnny Johnson

Johnny Johnson email @ jericj@cox.net

Johnny Johnson phone @ 623-972-3637

Price: $25.00 per person – which includes:

ENTRY TO THE CLUB HOUSE, CLUB PHOTO WITH WINNING HORSE, AND CHICKEN PICCATA LUNCH SERVED AT 12:45 (tax and tip are included in your price)

WHAT A GREAT DEAL – HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

 

March 20th, 2011 (Sunday)

Sands Chevrolet All American Car Show

16991 W. Waddell (303 and Waddell)

Surprise, AZ

Price:  $25.00

Entry fee includes a T-shirt, Dash Plaque, and Goodie bag. Plaques awarded in all classes. All proceeds will go to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Raffle Prizes includes a trip to the Bahamas.

Show Time:  9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Plaques awarded for all classes, DJ, vendors, food, 50/50.

Captain:  Bob Friedman

Meeting Time:  TBD

Meeting Place:  TBD

 

March 20th, 2011 (Sunday)

13th Annual Shangri La Buff and Shine Car Show

Shangri La Resort

44444 N. Shangri La Lane

New River, AZ

“Clothing Optional“ Car Show!

PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT DAISY MOUNTAIN FIRE FIGHTERS!

No personal cameras allowed on resort grounds.

Price:  $25 (prior to 3-12-10): Includes dash plaque and t-shirt.

Price:  $30 (after 3-12-10): Includes dash plaque and t-shirt (only if stock is available).

Show: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

MUSIC – FOOD – RAFFLES!

For more info contact:  Fred Lee at 623-516-0299; or azsunbuff@cox.net

Meeting Place: TBD

Captain: TBD

 

March 26th, 2011 (Saturday)

Car Show for Assisted-Care Residents in Sun City

Freedom Inn at Sun City West

13810 West Sandridge Drive

SCCC members are invited to bring their Corvettes to display in the parking lot for a show for seniors living at Freedom Inn.  The facility provides quality assisted living and memory-care programs for seniors.  Our interim secretary, Jo Dee Williams, is a nurse at the facility and will captain the event.

WE WILL GO TO LUNCH AFTER EVENT AT: TBD

Captain: Jo Dee Williams at legmaker1@prodigy.net (PLEASE RSVP!)

Dennis Cell: 623-910-5948

Time: TBD

Cost:  Free and Open to Residents and their Families, and the Public

Let’s have a good turnout!

 

April 2nd, 2011 (Saturday)

Hogs-n-Heat BBQ at Rock Springs Café

35769 S Old Black Canyon Hwy (off I-17)
Black Canyon City, AZ 85324 
(623) 374-5794

This is a barbeque (chicken, pork, beef), and live music.  It’s not all you can eat, but you can go back for seconds.

Jim and Linda Burkhart will host the Rock Springs Hogs-N-Heat Barbeque and will be at the event early to reserve tables and parking for us.

Rock Springs is located at Exit 242 on I-17.

THERE WILL BE LIVE MUSIC - THIS WILL BE A GREAT TIME!

Cost for BBQ Chicken, Pork, Beef:  $13.00 cash ONLY

Cost for Rocky Mountain Oysters: $15.00 cash ONLY

Drinks are sold separately – soda, etc.

Captain:  TBD

Meeting Place: TBD

Time:  1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (stay all day and into the night  if you would like)

 

April 15th – 17th, 2011

Gambler's Classic IS BACK!!

Laughlin, Nevada

(Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort)

Hosted by Corvettes of Bakersfield.

Special entertainment, dancing, raffles and lots of fun!

www.corvettesofbakersfield.org

Don’t miss this fun event.

Captain:  TBD

Show Price:  TBD

Watch for details in the coming weeks.

 

April 29th May 1st, 2011 (Friday-Sunday)

Annual Route 66 Fun Run

Kingman, AZ

The three-day event begins in Seligman on Friday, April 29th.

Open to all street legal vehicles— Anything with wheels that runs!

Sunday morning - The parade of cars leave Kingman, and travel through the famous Black Mountains to Oatman, for a look at the wild west and ends in the town of Topock- Golden Shores for the Awards Ceremony and Farewell Reception.

WWW.AZRT66.COM

IF YOU’VE NEVER ATTENDED THIS EVENT – DON’T MISS IT – IT’S A GREAT TIME!

Captains:  TBD

REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR RADIO’S!

Watch for hotel info in the coming weeks.

 

May 13thMay 16th, 2011 (Friday-Monday)

34th Annual Plastic Fantastic

Seaport Village, San Diego

Sponsored by North County Corvette Club

Important Update:  Tom Visinho has contacted NCCC and has confirmed the dates for this year.

Watch for details in future weeks.

The largest and oldest all Corvette car show in the southwest!

On the Grass, Vendors, Music, Food, Raffles and Shopping.  This trip has something for everyone!

Show Cost:  TBD.

Car Show is Sunday, May 15th

CAPTAIN:  TBD

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS TRIP.  THERE WILL BE LOTS OF FUN THINGS PLANNED!

 

… In the Works

SCCC Picnic – Date: TBD – Chair: Sandy Flateau

 

Weekly/Monthly Staples

 

Every Friday – 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast ~~~ Retirees and Wannabes

(See above for breakfast location at Coco’s.)

 

Every Saturday Night - 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Safeway Car Show

20713 N. 83rd Ave.

(Safeway Parking Lot at 83rd Ave & Lake Pleasant)

 

1st Saturday of Each Month

Corvette Night @ the Pavilions in Scottsdale

(101 and Indian Bend)

 

…Stay tuned!

Jeanine Parrish