AUGUST 2026 newsletter

Presidents Message

I trust everyone is braving our summer heat. One more month and it should cool down. We will be back to our full monthly schedule of activities and events in September which always includes two coed events.

We will have our Membership Lunch this month as we did in July. We had a great turnout for the July lunch which is a testament to the great participation of Club members. The Member Spotlight portion of our monthly lunches will resume in September. We already have a couple of members signed up to share and if you would like to add your name to our list, just let Tom Boyer or myself know and we will place you on the schedule.

Meeting new residents is a big part of our many Club functions and a great way to establish friendships. When you join us for our gatherings, I encourage you to reach out to someone you may not know, make them feel welcome and new friendships may unfold. Also, if you know a Club member but have not seen them for awhile, take the time to reach out to them to see how they are doing.

If you are traveling this month, enjoy your time, stay safe and we look forward to seeing you back in the community soon.

All the best,
Len Libman 702-515-9368 lenscmc@gmail.com

We have consistently reached maximum capacity at all of our events & activities. As a courtesy reminder, please note that all of our events & activities require registration and once registered, if for any reason, you cannot attend please let us know. This is most helpful as these events and activities do fill up which results in a waitlist. If we do not get notified of a cancellation, members on the waitlist get locked out.

In Memoriam

Doug Darby, a long time, loyal and active member of our Club has passed away. Doug was one of the original members of our club and opened his home to host our Discussion Group for some time until he could no longer due to his detreating health condition. He was always upbeat and those of us who were fortunate to get to know him will agree he enjoyed the fellowship among members and participated in many events and activities until he was no longer able to. If you had the opportunity to know him, I am sure you would attest to his genuine, good nature. Doug grew up in England and had many stories to share of his growing up during WWII and his experience during the bombing of London and the surrounding area.

On behalf of the Club, we offer our sincere condolences to his wife Roxanne and his family.

May He Rest In Peace

Help Promote Your Club

Bring a friend or neighbor to one of our events so they can find out about our club and consider joining.

Forward a copy of our newsletter to them for information.

We have business club cards for you to share with your friends and neighbors in the community. Let Len know and he will be happy to get you some.

AUGUST Calendar

Membership Lunch

Wednesday August 19th, 12:00 to 1:30 at Summit Restaurant

Join us as we get together for good conversation over lunch. Meet with friends, get to know new members. This is also a good opportunity to bring a guest and promote our club.

Here Are More Details On Our Monthly Activities:

Coed Meet & Mingle-Dark in August

Each month we Meet at a local restaurant, to Mingle for a while. Our main purpose of this get together is to meet with friends and gain new friends while enjoying a meal. *Registration in advance is required. For more information contact Massood at 702-901-31000 mmodarres1@yahoo.com

Membership Exchange of Ideas-Dark in August

We meet at a member's home for a discussion of issues and topics that affect all of us with the goal that solid lasting friendships will be established where one can lean on another if needed. Attendees are encouraged to share from their experience and expertise. *No politics or religion. Registration is required and once you register, you will be provided with the address. For more information contact Massood at: 702-901-3100 mmodarres1@yahoo.com

Membership Lunch-Wednesday August 19th at 12:00 in the Summit Restaurant Held at 12:00 p.m. in the Skylight room at Summit Restaurant in the Pinnacle Community Center. $20 includes any item off the menu, non-alcoholic beverage and tip. *Registration is required: August Lunch If you have any questions, contact Tom at 330-280-2590 tomsue99@sbcglobal.net

Coed Membership Tours-Dark in August

Join us for our coed tour each month at local attractions. *Registration in Advance is Required. Lunch is optional and if you are joining us, please let Len know via email or text message. For more information contact Len 702-515-9368 lenscmc@gmail.com

Monthly Membership Meeting-Dark in August

Each meeting is the 4th Tuesday of the month in the Desert Vista Community Center Room #5, with a guest speaker. Coffee and water served at no charge. A 50/50 raffle is held at each meeting.

You can check for upcoming activities on the events tab of our website at: http://www.scsmen.com

Richard Becker, Club Director, sends birthday greetings and anniversary acknowledgements to our members throughout the year. He will also send a get well or sympathy card to members who are in those situations. If you know of a member who is ill, in the hospital or has suffered a loss, please let him know. We want to show our support through our Circle of Caring. Richard: 1944rlb@gmail.com

*Twice a year, in April and October, we have our food and clothing drive for seniors in need. We collect non-perishable food and clothing for donation to local charities. This is a great way to give back to those less fortunate.

*Some of our members are unable to attend meetings and/or events due to mobility or transportation issues. If you would like to assist by offering a ride, please let us know.

*If you would like to carpool when we have our tours outside the community or are willing to offer a ride, let Len know.

*We have started an outreach to members who might want a visit at their home or a health care facility. If you would like to volunteer, let Len know.

Club Store

*You can order your club shirts and hats on our website at the store page.

*Multiple colors and styles of shirts and hats are available with optional personalization.

*All orders and payments are through our website.

*Merchandise is available all year long. Link to page: STORE

August Historical Events

August 2, 1923 - President Warren G. Harding died suddenly in a hotel in San Francisco while on a Western speaking tour. He was succeeded the next day by Calvin Coolidge.

August 4, 1964 - Three young civil rights workers, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner, were found murdered and buried in an earthen dam outside Philadelphia, Mississippi. They were participating in the Mississippi Summer Project organized by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) to increase black voter registration. When their car was found burned on June 23, President Lyndon Johnson ordered the FBI to search for the men.

August 6-10, 1787 - The Great Debate occurred during the Constitutional Convention. Outcomes included the establishment of a four-year term of office for the President, granting Congress the right to regulate foreign trade and interstate commerce, and the appointment of a committee to prepare a final draft of the Constitution.

August 7, 1964 - Following an attack on two U.S. destroyers in the Gulf of Tonkin off North Vietnam, the U.S. Congress approved the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, granting President Lyndon B. Johnson authority "to take all necessary measures to repel any armed attack against the forces of the United States and to prevent further aggression."

August 9, 1974 - Effective at noon, Richard M. Nixon resigned from the presidency as a result of the Watergate scandal.

August 11, 1841 - Frederick Douglass, an escaped slave, spoke before an audience in the North for the first time. During an anti-slavery convention on Nantucket Island, he gave a powerful, emotional account of his life as a slave. He was immediately asked to become a full-time lecturer for the Massachusetts Antislavery Society.

August 14, 1935 - President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act establishing the system which guarantees pensions to those who retire at age 65. The Social Security system also aids states in providing financial aid to dependent children, the blind and others, as well as administering a system of unemployment insurance.

August 15, 1969 - Woodstock began in a field near Yasgur's Farm at Bethel, New York. The three-day concert featured 24 rock bands and drew a crowd of more than 300,000 young people. The event came to symbolize the counter-culture movement of the 1960's.

August 16, 1896 - Gold was discovered in Rabbit Creek, a tributary of the Klondike River in Alaska, resulting in the Great Klondike Gold Rush.

August 21, 1959 - President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a proclamation admitting Hawaii to the Union as the 50th state.

August 28, 1963 - The March on Washington occurred as over 250,000 persons attended a Civil Rights rally in Washington, D.C., at which Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. made his now-famous I Have a Dream speech.

Club Officers and Leadership

Our club functions due to the volunteer efforts of several of our members. If you have an area that you would like to assist us with, please let Len or Tom know. Without our volunteers we cease to function. Thanks!

President: Len Libman (Events & Tours/Newsletter/Website) lenscmc@gmail.com 702-515-9368

Vice President: Tom Boyer (Lunch & Learn/Photographer) tomsue99@sbcglobal.net 330-280-2590

Secretary/Treasurer: Massood Modarres (Meet & Mingle/Discussion Group/Newsletter) mmodarres1@yahoo.com 702-901-3100 Director: Richard Becker (Circle of Caring/Photographer) richard442001@yahoo.com 701-578-4106

Coordinator: Tom Epser (Meeting Speakers) mottie@pacbell.net 415-730-6820

Volunteer: David Dorway (Discussion Group)

Volunteer: Jerry Venneman (50/50 Raffle) jjvinds@aol.com 702-612-2336

Volunteer: Gary Pleines (Monthly Membership Meeting Greeter)

Emeritus: Alan Spector

Visit our website at: http://www.scsmen.com

On our website you can:

*Check the Calendar for Events *Register for Events *Join and Update Your Member Information *Check Out Photos from Events *Order & Purchase Club Logo Merchandise

We Are a Chartered Club In The Sun City Summerlin Community Association