Newsletter of the Honeywell Retiree Social Club of ArizonaNOTE:
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for more details of these and older past events.
Oktoberfest
Oct 18, 2017 
Here are more photos from our official photographer, Rick Carter. (Ignore the "Ole Timers" comment in the photo album title; this is an HRSC event!) Sponsored by the Honeywell Retiree Social Club. Sponsored by the Sperry Retiree Club. Tovrea
Castle Tours
Nov 4 & 10, 2017 Sponsored by the Sperry Retiree Club. Nov 11, 2017
But mostly we got an opportunity to help out this Title I school which serves many low-income students. Most of us were painting classroom walls, as the group in this picture. Others were doing other jobs, like painting picnic tables and making improvements to the play area.
Doug Metzger (doug.metzger@cox.net or 602-319-6637
Sponsored by the Honeywell Retiree Social Club. 
Sponsored by the Sperry Retiree Club. Project
Completion, Jan 8, 2018
Organized by Doug Metzger (doug.metzger@cox.net or 602-319-6637
Sponsored
by the Honeywell
Retiree Social Club.
This was a unique opportunity to get up close to a nuclear reactor. Palo Verde is located 45 miles west of Phoenix off the I10 and is the largest nuclear power plant in the United States, serving about four million people.
Sponsored
by the Sperry Retiree
Club.
Identity
Theft Seminar
Jan 11, 2018
Cassie
& Paul Prinke
presented some very
interesting facts
regarding ways our
identity can be
stolen, how it
affects us and how
to protect
ourselves. Did you know that $15.1B was
stolen from 13.1
million Americans in
2015, and that from
2014-2015 identity
theft complaints
increased 47%? There
were surprising
facts on different
types of government
ID theft which comes
from tax/wage
related fraud,
government benefits,
drivers’ licenses,
etc.
Also,
personal
information, such as
S/S numbers, phone
numbers, date of
birth, passport
information, etc.,
is available for
thieves to buy, sell
and trade through
the dark web. One
good way to help
prevent ID theft is
to check youir mbank
statements daily for
any strange
transactions and use
free credit checks
available from
Equifax, Experian
and Transunion.
Sponsored by the Sperry Retiree Club.  Palo Verde Nuclear Power Station Tour Jan 31, 2018 Feb 7 & 14, 2018 CANCELED by Palo Verde—budget constraints. Attempting to schedule replacement tours, possibly in early 2019, for those signed up for the February tours. See the report of the Palo Verde January 10 tour.
When I went on the first trip I found it very interesting and it gave me bragging rights that I went there, but on reflection, most of the time we looked at the outide of buildings we could not go into and were told what they were for.
It appears the
Education
Center gives
you much ore
information
and I have
arranged a
personal tour
on April 18th,
2018 at
9:30am. Follow
this
link for
more
information on
that tour.
Sponsored by the Sperry Retiree Club. Tovrea Castle Tours
Jan 12 & Feb 2, 2018  Awaiting report, or see Feb 2017 report Tours
are
approximately
2 hours and
include the
historic
Castle's main
floor and
basement,
extensive
grounds and
cactus gardens
surrounding
the Castle. Guests
are greeted by
Tovrea Carraro
Society
volunteers at
the Visitor
Center and
taken through
the Carraro
Cactus Gardens
on a tram with
a docent. The tour
winds through
the beautiful
44 acres,
viewing the
outer
buildings,
before
arriving at
Tovrea Castle. The club
would like to
thank Tamera
Zivic, Tovrea
Carraro
Society
President for
working with
me (Keith
Hughes) and
allowing
special group
tours to fit
our schedule. Sponsored by the Sperry Retiree Club.
Awaiting report and/or photos, or
see description
of this event
when it was
upcoming. Sponsored
by the Sperry
Retiree Club.
Penske Racing Museum Tour Thursday, March 15, 2018 
Twenty-five Sperry and Honeywell members and guests toured the Penske Racing Museum on March 15th. From the comments we received everyone enjoyed themselves, especially looking at the many Indy 500 cars Roger Penske’s team used over many years.
Our only disappointment was missing Roger himself that day (he left the Valley on the 14th). I was told Roger likes to intermingle with his guests, giving tours himself, and answering questions. Maybe next time. Oh, and don’t be surprised if you happen to see some of your fellow retirees driving around the valley streets in a NEW Lamborghini, Bentley, Ferrari or other ultra-expensive automobile – just kidding!  Kaye Eibeck
Sponsored by the
Sperry Retiree Club.
Honeywell & Garrett Retirees' 2018 Spring Potluck
Picnic
(Open to Sperry retiree club too)Wednesday, March
21, 2018
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Sponsored by the Sperry Retiree Club.
A forward fan blade was shed on a Southwest Airlines plane in 2016 causing the engine manufacturer CFM to investigate and finally recommend inspections of older engines within a year.
The aircraft that had a problem was due for a check in June. Looks like the problem was more serious than CFM thought. SW was inspecting 450 engines in 15 days and all 1400 in 30 days so they were being proactive.
Pictures below show the blades removed for ultrasonic inspection. Also shown is a blue jack mechanism that lifts the front landing gear of a 737-700 to drop the tail enough to get inside the hanger door that is too low for the new series jets.
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Farther North to Alaska
(This is a description of the trip before it took place; a report and/or photos will be posted here when available.)
Land portion starts August 5, 2018
Sea portion starts August 11, 2018
Alaska
Cruise tou
rs
are the
ultimate
Alaska
experience—a
vacation
combining 6
nights
exploring
Alaska by land
and an
unforgettable
7-day Voyage
of the
Glaciers
cruise. Every
Alaska Cruise
tour includes
the state's
top two
attractions—picturesque
Denali
National Park,
home to North
America’s
tallest peak,
and pristine
Glacier Bay
National Park.
On land,
you’ll stay at
exclusive
Princess
Wilderness
Lodges near
legendary
national parks
and our Alaska
Cruise tour
itinerary
includes
exclusive
Princess
Alaska rail
service,
giving you yet
another way to
see the
wonders of the
Great
Land!
Princess has two levels of tours that travel together, the Connoisseur and the Explorer. The two groups travel together on the bus and train. They stay in the same lodges. The Connoisseur tour prices include most of the meals and tours which are not noted below. The Explorer tours are less expensive and guests are free to eat wherever they choose and to purchase the optional tours.
Our tour starts on August 5 in Fairbanks, Alaska “Golden Heart City”. We check into our hotel. The rest of the day will be at your leisure.
Mon, Aug 6, both groups take a cruise on an authentic Sternwheeler Riverboat down the Chena River and have a chance to pan for gold.
Tue, Aug 7 we say goodbye to Fairbanks for a spectacular trip to Denali National Park via scenic motor coach. We will be welcomed at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge for a 2-night retreat. The afternoon is at leisure for all.
Wed, Aug 8 we explore Denali National Park. The Explorer group will go on the Natural History tour. The Connoisseur group will go on a Tundra Wilderness tour.
Thursday Aug
9—t
oday
we will travel
by motor coach
to the south
side of the
park for two
nights at the
Mt. McKinley
Princess
Wilderness
Lodge. This is
where you can
see Mt.
Denali, the
highest
mountain in
the United
States. Take
in the
sensational
views with a
glass of wine
on the
expansive
deck.
Fri. Aug 10 we have a full day to relax and explore. There are optional tours available for both the Explorer and Connoisseur groups.
Sat. Aug 11 after a morning enjoying the vistas, we’ll transfer to the historic town of Talkeetna aboard the exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness Rail for the journey to Whittier and our waiting ship.
Tim
Mahoney,
President of
Honeywell
Aerospace,
presented at
the October
3rd Garrett
Retirees' Club
meeting. Awaiting report and/or photos, or see description of this event when it was upcoming.
HRSC - Mary Barkl
Oct 17, 2018
We
had a very enjoyable
get-together at Oktoberfest with
accordion music, beer, brats,
sauerkraut, ice-breaker,
split-the-pot, door prizes and,
above all, the chance to renew
old acquaintances and make new
ones, especially with fellow
retirees from different
divisions.
This is a video clip of our accordionist, Leigh DeChaine, pictured at right.
See photos of the event from our club photographer, Rick Carter, and see the description of this event when it was upcoming.
Many thanks to Mary Barkl
for organizing this event;
everything was well
thought out and ran very
smoothly.
Sponsored by the Honeywell Retiree Social Club
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Events |
Regardless of sponsoring organization(s), all events are open to members of all three retiree clubs.
Midwestern University Veterinary Medicine Open House
Oct 27, 2018
SRC - Keith Hughes
The
College of
Veterinary
Medicine at
Midwestern
Glendale
Campus will
host an open
house on
Saturday
October 27,
2018 from
9:00am to
2:00pm.
Everyone from
pet owners to
ranchers to
aspiring
veterinarians
is welcome to
attend with
their families
to see the
future of
animal
healthcare in
Arizona.
Expert faculty
and veterinary
students will
be on hand to
answer
questions and
showcase the
College's
veterinary
clinics and
facilities.
Over 20
informative
booths and
exhibits will
be available
for the
public.
Attendees will be treated to facility tours of the state-of-the-art Companion Animal Clinic, Equine and Bovine Center, and Diagnostic Pathology Center. Families will be able to interact with animals, see a simulated cow birth, and discover how pathology and forensics can help deter animal abuse and treat disease, and much more. Interested attendees can also learn about a career in veterinary medicine and opportunities available to veterinary graduates, such as maintaining a healthy food supply, researching and controlling infectious diseases, and advancing the science of animal health in connection with other healthcare disciplines.
Open House Activities Include:
· Tours of the College of Veterinary Medicine clinical facilities
· "Birthing Betsy" calf delivery simulation
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Midwestern University 5715 W Utopia Rd, Glendale, AZ 85308
If you would like more information, please call 623/537-6360.This event is promoted but not organized by Sperry Retirees Club. No formal group tour. Keith Hughes
Sponsored by the Sperry Retiree Club.
SRC - Keith Hughes
Oct 31, 2018
Nov 9, 2018 (Full)
Nov 29, 2018
Tours start at 9am, are limited to
13 people and
last 1.5
hours.
There is a small lecture room where you will begin your tour. You'll be introduced to your tour guide, learn about the history of the company and its founder, Karsten Solheim.
As
you walk with
your guide
through the
various
sections of
the PING
manufacturing
plant you'll
see real
employees,
many of whom
have worked
there for
decades,
performing
real tasks.
They are
analyzing
shafts,
painting
logos,
adjusting
weights and
balances,
filling
orders,
implementing
quality
checks, and
doing the
hundreds of
tasks that go
into producing
various types
of golf clubs.
You'll see
irons, woods
and putters.
You'll see
accessories.
You'll step
into the
international
shipping area.
If interested, send the following to keith8411@cox.net; Name, number of tickets, first and second choice of date, club affiliation and phone number.
HRSC - Doug Metzger
Nov 10, 2018
The Sperry and Garrett clubs are invited to participate as well.
Sign up Deadline is October 20!
Our
community
service
project this
year will be
working for
U.S. Vets, an
organization
that supports
homeless
military
veterans. As
we did last
year, we will
be joining
Honeywell
Aerospace and
Rebuilding
Together
Valley of the
Sun (RTVOS), a
charitable
organization
based in
Tempe. This is
a great
opportunity
for all our
retiree clubs
to support
those in need
in the Valley,
while spending
quality time
with other
retirees and
active
employees.
You
may also bring
along family
members aged
14 or more to
work on this
project. Our
project last
year had 90
volunteers,
including
current
employees and
retirees.
The project this year will be at Grand Veterans, 3400 NW Grand Ave. Phoenix, where U.S. Vets provides temporary and permanent housing for homeless veterans. There will be a variety of work, primarily outdoors, upgrading the outdoor community space. Individual projects will include things like removing a playground area, adding a patio area, building benches and pergolas, installing BBQs, landscaping, possible fencing for a dog run, possible meditation "space." We expect to be working from 8:00 to 1:00. Lunch will be provided. Be prepared to have a great time providing a service to the Valley, and working together with current Honeywell employees and retirees.
Contact Doug Metzger at doug.metzger@cox.net or 602-319-6637 to sign up, or if you have any questions.
The deadline
for signing up
is Saturday,
October 20.
Last
year’s retiree
volunteer crew!
GRC & HRSC - Diane Bennett & TBD
Dec 11, 2018
Christmas Dinner-Dance
SRC - Joyce Calella
Dec 12, 2018
Christmas Dinner Dance
Co-Hosted by Sperry/HoneywellWednesday Dec 12, 2018
Palmbrook
Country Club
9350
W. Greenway
Road
Sun City, AZ
85351
$45 Per person
Hors d'oeuvres:
5:30 PM
Cheese &
Veggies
Hot crab dip
with garlic
toast &
crackers
Cash bar:
5:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Dinner is served at 6:00 PM
Carving station
Prime Rib–Medium-Turkey & Gravy
Buffet
Fresh
Garden Green
Salad
Raspberry Vinaigrette & Ranch Dressing
Roasted Red potatoes & Roasted Veggies
Fruit bowl
Warm Rolls and Butter served
Au Jus & Creamy Horseradish sauce
Desserts
Bite
size Carrot
Cake, Eggnog
Cake, Brownies
Freshly Brewed Coffee - Iced Tea - Iced Water
“Hot
Vegetarian
dish upon
request”
We will have 4 gift
cards &
our 25/25/25/25
Raffle Yah, 3
gift envelopes
Reservations
call:
623-815-8246
or email:
jc8246@yahoo.com
All reservations are due and payable by Dec 10th Please
Make
Checks payable to: Sperry
Retirees Club
And
mail to: Joyce Colella - 11128 W Mirandy Ct. Sun
City, AZ 85351
DJ
and Dancing 6:30 PM
Music provided
by Fred's
Forum,
Starring Fred
Jauregui
If you have
music
requests,
please send
them to Lydia:
lcgonzales12@cox.net.
Tovrea Castle Tour
SRC - Keith Hughes
Jan 11, 2019
The Sperry Club has purchased 24 additional tickets and allocated them to the people on the waiting list. That leaves 13 tickets available. Please note that the tickets in the past have all been allocated in days or weeks so procrastinators will miss out just like shopping in Costco. The Society has increased the price to $20 and the club is adding $2 per ticket for expenses for a total of $22 each.
This
is a private tour
for Sperry,
Honeywell and
Garrett clubs. Tours
are approximately 2
hours and include
the historic
Castle's main floor
and basement,
extensive grounds
and cactus gardens
surrounding the
Castle. Most of the
tour is outside
riding a tram so
dress warm. The tour
starts at 10 am and
the grounds are
cool. The tour is
wheel chair
accessible but no
electric scooters
are allowed. There
are seats inside the
building to rest so
it is not a
strenuous tour.
Guests are greeted
by Tovrea Carraro
Society volunteers
at the Visitor
Center and taken
through the Carraro
Cactus Gardens on a
tram with a docent.
The tour winds
through the
beautiful 44 acres,
viewing the outer
buildings, before
arriving at Tovrea
Castle. The club
would like to thank
Tamera Zivic, Tovrea
Carraro Society
President for
working with me and
allowing special
group tours to fit
our schedule.
If
interested send the
following to keith8411@cox.net:
Name,
number of tickets, club
affiliation and phone
number.
If all tickets are sold,
I will create a waiting
list for the next tour
to be arranged.
You are invited to tour a private, invitation only, museum. The Sanderson Village and Museum, contains dozens of cars and nostalgic items, such as a beautifully recreated old mercantile store, a kitchen from the ’40s and a ’50s diner with oodles of chrome and period furnishings and accessories such as Coca Cola items from the ’30s through the ’50s. The 20,000 square-foot warehouse has one of the best Ford collections anywhere and has something for everyone to enjoy.
This free tour is our 4th visit and is at 9:30 am on Jan
23rd, 2019 in
Glendale. The
tour lasts 60
– 75 minutes.
Afterwards you
may visit the
Starliner
Diner on the
same site and
purchase a
late breakfast
or lunch. For
reservations
contact Keith
Hughes with
club
affiliation at
keith8411@cox.net.
This
is a unique
opportunity to
tour the
Southwest
Airlines
Maintenance
Facility.
We have toured the facility 4 times and each time is different. You may be able to walk through an aircraft and sit in the cockpit then tour the maintenance and operation areas in a two hour guided tour.
This free tour is planned for Wednesday February 6th, 2019 at 10 am, but names of all attendees are required in advance for security purposes.
To register send the full names of all in your party and club affiliation to Keith Hughes at keith8411@cox.net or call 623-825-5243 for details.
Once
the event is
full I will
email out full
instructions and
maps for the
event.
Sponsored by the Sperry Retiree Club.
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Where:
Turf Paradise
Park @ 1501 West
Bell Rd
Time: Arrive at 11:00 AM at the Turf Club
Cost: $26.00 per person
Coordinator: Fred Polack
Free Parking: Use
the Turf Club
Entrance on
19th Avenue
Package includes:
Parking, Admission, How-to-Wager Guide, Senior Buffet Lunch, Coffee/Tea, Dessert, Tax and Gratuity & Winner Circle Photo - The retiree clubs will have a race named after them.
Reservation
Due Date:
Feb
5th
Make checks payable to: Sperry Retiree Club - send to:
Fred Polak at 5338 W Barbara Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302
fredpolak@cox.net
or
623-937-5316
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Sponsored
by the Sperry
Retiree Club.
SRC - Lydia Gonzales
Apr 4, 2019
Location:
77th
Avenue &
Paradise Lane
Dining
Time: 12:00 pm
Curtain
Time: 2:00 pm
Coordinator:
Lydia
Gonzales
Phone:
623-561-1174
E-mail:
lcgonzales12@cox.net
Cost:
$65.00 per
person includes
dinner, show,
tax and gratuity
Please
make checks
payable to Sperry
Retirees Club
and mail to
Lydia
Gonzales - 7028
West Taro Lane,
Glendale, AZ
85308
All
checks due: March
7, 2019
A wedding you’ll never forget! ABBA’s timeless songs, including take a Chance on Me, Chiquitita, and Dancing Queen, tells this enchanting saga of a free-spirited mother, her daughter, and the three men who may be Dad. This Broadway-blockbuster international sensation is an unforgettable show filled with love, laughter, and friendship that will leave you dancing in the aisles!
SRC - Larry Bowe
Oct TBD, 2019
Placeholder entry—details to be provided.
Link to VC Railroad Brochure
TBD, 2019
Princess Cruises is
offering
another great
sale on
cruises next
year.
It’s their
annual “3 for
Free” sale.
You receive:
• Free stateroom upgrade
• Free
gratuities
(valued at up
to $15.50 per
guest, per
day)
• Free
on-board
spending money
(valued at up
to $200 per
guest, for ALL
guests)
Our cruise is a 7-day Classic California Coastal trip. It starts on November 9, 2019 in Los Angeles, then on to | San Francisco, California |Monterey, California | San Diego, California | Ensenada, Mexico and back to Los Angeles, California.
The inside cabins are $729 per person, the balcony cabins are $809 per person and the mini-suites are $1169 per person.
The sale ends November 19, 2018, 11:59pm PT
Call Ford’s World Travel at 623-977-1167 for more information or to reserve a cabin.
Call me at 623-566-1572 if
you have any
questions.
I hope you
can join us!
Barbara Rippstein
Sponsored by the Honeywell Retiree Social Club.