Sundance 1 RV Resort Activities

Saturday, February 25, 2017

We arrived back at Sundance 1 RV Resort on Sunday of this past week and are happy to be back at this resort and all it has to offer.  Our new site is on the south side of the resort and there are more park models and RV’s in the sites here than there were where we were previously.  We have already met several of the neighbors.  This is the busiest time for the resort.  Interestingly, residents begin to leave the early part of March which I find strange since winter weather further north is still in full swing in March.  I understand that many who do leave then are usually looking to do some other sightseeing down in this area before actually going home.

This week I spent a couple of days in the quilting room trying to finish up  my bed runner and getting the grandchildren’s quilts ready to take to a quilter here in Casa Grande.  I had thought I would quilt them myself but decided since I had three to do I did not want to tackle them all so parceled them out.  I should have them back before we leave here on March 18.  The remainder of the time here I will finish binding the bed runner and begin a couple of small table top quilts as gifts for birthdays and next Christmas.

I am so happy to be back in the quilt room as I learn so many things talking with other quilters.  This quilt group is very organized with a council, classes, making charity and friendship quilts together and a quilt show each winter season.  All are welcome to use the room no matter your level of skill.  Monthly and an end of the season luncheons as well as a shop hop to some of the quilts shops in and around the Phoenix area are all part of what they do.  What fun!

Ron has already begun his weekly golfing with the group and has been watching the Radio Controlled cars at the track here in the Resort.  His photography group will be meeting again soon so he will join that as well. 

We are joining the couples dance class weekly to get back in shape and relearn some of what we have forgotten since we have not danced much in all the years since Ron was ill in 2002.  Boy have we every forgotten the steps we used to take for granted.  Last Monday we attended the Jammers Session which included a large number of residents playing and/or signing.  Most were very good and we really enjoyed listening to them.  I also plan to check out the needles group (crocheting and knitting) and the chair yoga.  I still find myself procrastinating regarding my daily walking even though they have a daily group.  It’s just too early for me. 

Today is the Quilt Show here which is just one of many held at all the different resorts during the season.  In addition to quilts that are for show, there is also a raffle and other quilted items for sale as well as a display of quilts and other items done for charity (foster children program, nursing home, pregnancy center, etc.).    I am helping with the set up and during the show.  Below are a couple of the quilts on display.  Lots of good ideas for me to use for the future.  Hope you enjoy the pictures below.  There were so many that it was hard to decide which ones to photograph.

Raffled Quilt and Pillows

Wall Hangings