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38 www.DesertMessenger.com December 17, 2014 Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ DesertMessengerNews Follow on Twitter @DesertMessenger @QuartzsiteRain It's Murder at Desert Gold! Looking for something differ- ent to do in the area, how about spending an evening solving a murder? Simply drive 12 miles east of Quartzsite to the little town of Brenda for Desert Gold RV Resort's Mystery Dessert Theater. Enjoy a scrumptious dessert and beverage while col- lecting clues and evidence as the actors take you on a humorous romp featuring murder and intrigue. Solve the crime and your name is entered into our prize drawing for the best detective. Dates: Thurs., Jan. 29th and Fri., Jan. 30th at 6:30pm. Reserved Seating: $7.50 For Tickets or info: Desert Gold Activities Offi ce, 928-927-7605 (M-F, 9-2) Special Military A ctive Retired Travel Club (S*M*A*R*T*) National HQ, Pensacola, Fl "Seeing the country they have de- fended"! There is a group of retired military veterans and honorably discharged veterans bound togeth- er with the same common bond. They are the Special Military Active Retired Travel Club (S*M*A*R*T). Today, with years of honorable service behind them, their mission is simple---"Enjoy Life". Some have homes and travel with their local chapters to surround- ing points of interest, often on a monthly basis. Others live in their RVs fulltime. Their meetings are called Mus- ters. Most last from three to fi ve days and usually include a tour of nearby attractions. Often there are special projects the chapter may undertake, fun and games is always on tab, meals are often catered, pot luck or shared at a lo- cal establishment. More important is the camaraderie shared through- out the muster. Greeting old bud- dies and sharing fond memories, meeting new friends who have similar experiences makes this group so special. Chapters are often involved in community action Projects helping their communities, military instal- lations and veterans groups. Some of the special project fall in line with "Veterans Helping Veterans" theme. Visiting the lo- cal veterans home at Christmas, building picnic table and ramps for the handicap, cleaning up and contributing to the improvement of local military installation camping facilities called FAMCAMPS. and working to help preserve and re- store historical forts and facilities. Members patriotism is displayed annually by participation in Memo- rial Day, Armed Forces Day, Flag Day, July 4th celebrations and Veterans Day. SMART Members are often involved in hometown events such as greeting present day veterans as they return home from a tour of combat duty abroad. SMART has national offi cers which include a President and two Vice Presidents, and nine Regional Directors with local chapters in the states under their supervision. An Executive Manager and an as- sistant are located at the SMART Headquarters in Pensacola, FL. And provides nationwide coordina- tion and communication for the 49 chapters and 1400 members. 2 Communication is maintained throughout the year via a by-month- ly magazine (The Traveler) and a Website (smartrving.org). These publications offer a link to many chapter websites, with current in- formation regarding club activities, members and planned musters. Caravanning across America and abroad offers a unique aspect of SMART. Experienced members called Wagon masters , volunteer to lead caravans to many excit- ing places throughout the United States and Canada. Special trips to New Zealand/Australia, Mexico and other points of interest annu- ally. SMART boasts the best prices in the RV travel industry. Each year the club gathers in mass with a Regional Musters in the Spring and a National muster in the fall. These muster bring the chapters together for a spe- cial bonding and rekindling of friendships. Information regarding this special retired military travel club may be obtained by contacting their National Headquarters at: 600 University Offi ce. Blvd. Suite 1A, Pensacola, FL, Phone 800-354-7681, smart@smartrving. org or visit the national website at: www.smartrving.org . Murder Mystery Special Military Active Retired Travel Club DEADLINE : WED. DEC. 31 ST for JAN. 7 th edition Desert Messenger Email: editor@DesertMessenger.com 928-916-4235 www.DesertMessenger.com OUT & ABOUT FROM PAGE 28 TOPS AZ 0078 QUARTZSITE (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meeting on Tuesday morning at the in the fellowship Hall next to the Alliance Church. Weigh in from 7AM to 7:45Am, meeting from 8AM to 9AM. For more information, please call Ruth at 928-927-8352. CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE A Christmas Eve Candle Light service will be held at Covenant Lutheran Church on Wed., Dec. 24 at 6 P.M. Refreshments will follow the service in the Fellow- ship Hall. The church is located at 270 East Cowell, behind the Chevron Station. ALL ARE WELCOME ! BOUSE CHAMBER INFO Historic Bouse Assay Offi ce Museum Located on Main Street across the railroad tracks Hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00am to 2:00pm Phone: 928-851-2509 First Friday of the Month Swap Meet Located at the Bouse Depot Rest Area on Highway 72 the Swap Meet is held on the First Friday of each month For information call 928-851-2509 We have great lunch menus, serving at 12 noon sharp! Suggested donation is only $3.50. There's cards, books, games, puzzles, pool table, Wi-Fi available. Community Services, Volunteers Needed! Come join the fun at Quartzsite SENIOR Center 40 Moon Mountain Ave. For more information call 928-927-6496 Senior Center open all year! Monday - Friday, 10am – 2pm

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