As your blog mistress, I have received lots of new entries of paintings from Bill Seibert that went right into his slideshow. Check out his great paintings by clicking on the sidebar on the lower right column sidebar.

He reports he is in rainy Mystic, CT for the summer and is doing well. I bet he is a lot cooler than we are here, though! I cannot think of Mystic, CT without thinking of a young Julia Roberts and pizza! That was a sappy, but memorable movie. Besides, I like sappy movies!

Let's see where everyone is this summer, email me at susanroper@cox.net and let us know how your summer is going......Susan

Our Thoughts and Prayers.....

...go to President Ann Stubenrauch and her family following the passing of her mother, Dorothy Keifer of Sun City. As she goes through the arrangement and grieving period, may she know she carries with her the supportive and good thoughts of the Vanguard membership.

Lord of Life Lutheran Church Display

These four photos are a sample of the newest art display at Lord of Life Church in Sun City West, the artwork of Kathleen Nelson, Kristi Herring and Susan Roper was hung on Friday, May 8. The theme for this show is "Wonders of the West". This show will hang until July 31, 2009.

Do stop by and have a look at this artwork. The hours to see the show are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM and then Sunday morning from 8:00 - 12:00.

Calls to Artists

If you are wondering where to enter shows, here is a listing of current opportunities offered at ArtCalendar.com. It might be a good idea for all of us to drop by this site occasionally to see what is going on in the artworld.

Pre-Meeting Visits

At our monthly Vanguard meetings, we have a social half hour prior to the business meeting and it is so enjoyable to catch up with friends and their artistic endeavors. The meeting is followed by the sharing and discussions of many paintings we bring and the critique sessions are very lively and beneficial to all.

Our official Vanguard photographer is Pat Knorr and we thank her for her diligence in taking many photos of our gatherings. Woodie Mackie is our very able critique session leader and his help has been great this year. Thanks to both of you, your hard work is appreciated.

"Dusty Shoes" Tour

Carolyn Aide just advised me that THE COLONNADE is having their "DUSTY SHOES" TOUR for the public on SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2009 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM.

This will be the location of our December Holiday Dinner, so should be a fun tour to take.

The Colonnade entrance is located just west of the LaSolana Condominiums on Mountain View Blvd.


Ann Stubenrauch
2009 President

Mary Tassell

You are cordially invited to see the art of Mary Tassell at a wine and cheese reception on Friday, May 8, 2009. This will be held at 4:00 PM at El Dorado of Sun City, 10330 West Thunderbird Blvd. The show will be open daily from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM for the next three months.

Please join Mary to celebrate her art!