It’s More Than Living...It’s a Lifestyle!
Tipster April 2016
Study Session Thursday, April 14, 9 AM, WC3 and BOD Meeting Tuesday, April 26, 9 AM, WC3
Photo by Janie Johnson Russell
Hours of Operation
The Tipster is published monthly by Sun City Oro Valley 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Activity Center.............................................. 917-8066 Oro Valley, AZ 85755, 520-825-3711 Mon.-Fri......................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat................................................................................................ 9 AM-9 PM scovaz.com Sun................................................................................................ 9 AM-6 PM
Board of Directors
Email address for BOD members, GM & Assistant Manager:
Administration Office (In Welcome Center)...... 825-3711 ext 120 Mon.-Fri............................................................................... 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
Aquatic & Fitness Center............................... 917-8067
directors@suncityorovalley.com
Don Coleman, captdonc@gmail.com............................................................. President Cathy Hartrich, cathy.hartrich@gmail.com............................................ Vice President Susan Jakosa, susanjakosa@gmail.com......................................................... Secretary Lauren Strassburg, laurens1932@gmail.com................................................. Treasurer Richard Babin, richard.babin@gmail.com.......................................................Director Jon Olson, jboclo@comcast.net.......................................................................Director Steve Taillie, tailliesteve.scov@gmail.com.......................................................Director Management Team Bob Mariani, bmariani@suncityorovalley.com................... General Manager, 917-8080 Robin Coulter, rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com .................Assistant Manager, 917-8070 Mary Cunningham, scvcam@suncityorovalley.com..... Com. Area Maint. Sup., 917-8059 Julie Foerster, jfoerster@suncityorovalley.com.................. Human Resources, 917-8061 Kim Griggs, kgriggs@theviewsgolfclub.com....................... Golf Professional, 917-8053 Christopher Sapp, csapp@suncityorovalley.com......Food & Beverage Director, 917-8074 Michael Kropf, scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com.....Golf Course Superintendent, 917-8063 Ken Sandrock, ksandrock@suncityorovalley.com....................Facilities Sup., 917-8078 Pam Sarpalius, psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com..............Program Director, 917-8077 Randy Trenary, rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com............................Controller, 917-8060 Support Team Kate Cusumano, kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com.......................................Librarian, 917-8083 Lonnie Davis, ldavis@suncityorovalley.com......................................Fitness Supervisor, 917-8073 Angela Hong, ahong@suncityorovalley.com................................. Accounting Assistant, 917-8062 Karen Loffredo, kloffredo@suncityorovalley.com............Administrative Coordinator II, 917-8082 Katy Mosier, kmosier@suncityorovalley.com...............Community Services Coordinator, 917-8058 Lisa Orach, lorach@suncityorovalley.com..........................Administrative Coordinator, 917-8065 Kathy Peabody, kpeabody@suncityorovalley.com...Marketing & Technology Coordinator, 917-8068 Chris Richard, crichard@suncityorovalley.com................Communications Coordinator, 917-8069 Coco Sullivan, csullivan@suncityorovalley.com............................Facilities Coordinator, 917-8072 Leif Wolcott, lwolcott@suncityorovalley.com..............................Director of Banquets, 981-0909 Monitor - Activity Center................................................................................................ 917-8066 Monitor - Aquatic & Fitness Center..................................................................................917-8067 Tipster Editorial Committee Lou Phillippi............................... Co-Chair Judy Mercer..................Secretary/Member Del Salvaterra............................. Co-Chair Paul Mercer................................. Member Coni Arseneau.............................. Member Mary Murck................................. Member Brad Curtis.................................. Member John Njaa.................................... Member Arlene Douglas............................ Member Ann Owen.................................... Member Vicki Ettleman............................. Member Lynn Parker................................. Member Ann Fall....................................... Member Laura Pigott................................ Member Karen Koopmans.......................... Member Laura Suchocki............................ Member
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Facilities Daily..............................................................................................5 AM-9 PM Pool Mon.-Sat...................................................................................5 AM-8:30 PM Sun..........................................................................................5 AM-5:30 PM Children’s Hours - Daily................................................................. 11 AM-1 PM
Restaurant...................................................... 825-3277 Mon.-Sun....................................................................................... 7 AM-5 PM Afternoon Menu.................................................................................... 3-5 PM Recording of daily Restaurant specials........................... 825-3711 ext 205
Catalina Vista................................................. 825-8613 Mon.-Fri......................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat................................................................................................ 9 AM-9 PM Sun................................................................................................ 9 AM-6 PM
Community Services...................................... 917-8065 Mon.-Fri. ..........................................................................................9-11 AM
Consumer Referral........................................ 917-8079 Mon., Wed. and Fri.............................................................. 9:30-11:30 AM Desert Oasis.................................................. 825-0495
Facilities Mon.-Fri. ....................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat. ..............................................................................................9 AM-8 PM Sun................................................................................................9 AM-6 PM Pool .Mon.-Fri........................................................................................9 AM-8 PM Sat................................................................................................9 AM-7 PM Sun.............................................................................................. 9 AM-5 PM Children’s Hours:............................................Daily Noon-4 PM Except see below .Except Sun., Mon. and Thu........................................... Noon-1 PM and 3-4 PM Water volleyball on Sun.,Mon. and Thu............................................ 1 PM-3 PM
Gift Shop of Sun City..................................... 917-8051 Mon.-Fri..Mon.-Fri. .......................................................................................9 AM-4 PM Sat..Sat. ....................................................................................... 9 AM-12:30 PM
Library........................................................... 917-8064 Mon.-Fri............................................................................ 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PM Sat................................................................................................ 9 AM-Noon
Loan Room - Community Assistance Loan Room at Cart Barn Hours: Tue. and Thu. only....................................8-9 AM Pro Shop........................................................ 825-3110 Golf Info Line............................................. 825-0322 Mon.......................................................................................... 6:30 AM-5 PM Tue................................................................................................ 9 AM-5 PM Wed. and Thu................................................................................. 7 AM-5 PM Fri., Sat. and Sun....................................................................... 6:30 AM-5 PM Driving Range hours from October – April, closes ½ hour after the Pro Shop.
Welcome Center/Administration................... 825-3711 After-Hours Emergencies.............................. 825-1161 If you encounter something in the common areas or golf course needing immediate attention (e.g. broken irrigation) and the Administration Office is closed, please report the issue to a building monitor. However, if a situation like this occurs after all the buildings are closed, please contact the emergency line. Abbreviation Legend
Aquatic & Fitness Center................................................................................AFC Sun City Oro Valley.....................................................................................SCOV Welcome Center Conference Room 1..............................................................WC1 Welcome Center Conference Room 2..............................................................WC2 Welcome Center Conference Room 3..............................................................WC3
General Manager - Bob Mariani
Association News
bmariani@suncityorovalley.com 917-8080 The Views Restaurant
From The Board of Directors
Our MISSION as the SCOV Board is to lead in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in Sun City Oro Valley as an active adult community. All Board minutes, agendas and reports are available online and in the SCOV Library. Board meetings are open to residents. Board Of Directors - Article
Steve Taillie tailliesteve.scov@gmail.com Sun City Oro Valley Clubs by Steve Taillie
This month I would like to talk about SCOV’s clubs. Currently there are over 120 active clubs and groups in SCOV. We have everything from Astronomy to Vistoso Helpful Hands. When Judy and I first moved into SCOV, we had no idea that there were so many options. Initially, we joined four or five different clubs and, within six to nine months we narrowed them down to two or three that we were truly interested in. There is something here in SCOV for everybody, and if you have an interest in something that others might like that is not listed in the Tipster, you may start another club. Many clubs offer instructional classes for beginners such as stained glass, silversmith or woodworking. In addition, SCOV also offers a number of educational venues. Examples include computer techniques, retirement options, southwest travel, tax assistance and ILR (Institute of Learning in Retirement) to name a few. If cards or games are of interest to you, there are clubs that offer not only instruction but within the club there are groups of different levels of expertise as you sharpen your skills. And let’s not forget our award-winning golf course. Whether you are a duffer or an experienced player, or just beginning to learn to play, there is always room for improvement. What a beautiful place to play!
What we have all been calling the Café for several years has a new name; The Views Restaurant. There were a few motivators for changing the name, yet the primary reason was to emphasize the expansion of offerings from a focus on breakfast/ lunch to include Happy Hour and special dinners, plus improvements in service and food quality. Of course, the above-noted motivators are combined with the restaurant renovation/expansion. When the project is completed, the restaurant facility will include a lounge with a large built-in bar and a beautiful covered patio with a fireplace. There will be sliding doors between the restaurant and lounge, plus folding doors and windows between the lounge and patio. During days when the weather is pleasant, which is often in Oro Valley, these windows and doors will be open creating an expansive, open area for all to enjoy. The end result of this project will be more than a doubling of the current capacity. With that increased capacity, the goal will be to create a fun, sociable environment that will attract considerably more residents and individuals who live in the nearby areas. In order to attract more of our residents to frequent The Views Restaurant, an effort will be made to determine what will encourage them to stop by for a meal, snack or drink. There’s no doubt that when the project is complete, which should be in June, it will be a very impressive facility for our current residents, potential home buyers and nearby neighbors. Although the “bones” will be excellent, the most important factor is that the food, drinks and atmosphere meet the expectations of our residents and guests.
Coffee and Conversation
with the General Manager and a Board Member An informal exchange of information. Wednesday, April 20, 9 AM, Activity Center/Navajo
ON THE COVER Photo by resident Janie JohnsonRussell taken near sunset when the Catalina Mountains turn pink. All Facilities are on Summer Hours April 1 through September 30
Association News............................ 3 Heroes Among Us........................... 5 Financials......................................... 6 Association Committees................. 8 Golf................................................ 10
What’s Inside
The Views Restaurant.................. ..12 Coming Events.............................. 12 Workshops and Classes................. 13 For Your Information..................... 13
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Pass Holder Benefits This month The Views Golf Club Annual Pass Holders special is
15% Off Golf Balls Not a Pass Holder?
Call Kat at 917-8068 for details.
Clubs............................................. 14 Town of Oro Valley....................... 29 Partnered Organizations............... 29 Extended Community................... 30 Classifieds...................................... 31
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It’s More Than Living... It’s A Lifestyle... Sun City Tennis is Much More than a Game By John Wilson In Sun City Oro Valley, tennis is more than a game. It is an As time passed some players have been replaced. It has been, activity that serves as a focus for on-the-court fun and exercise and still is, a great pleasure to be an active part of the tennis for the members of the SCOV Tennis Club. The Tennis Club scene.” Among the women players, one of the most admired sponsors many other activities, both on and off the court, that and accomplished is Saniya Otus. Both Saniya and her husband, contribute to the social life in SCOV as well as benefiting several Tolley, have been fixtures on the SCOV tennis courts for many local charities. The club organizes a mixed doubles tournament, years. Saniya is still ranked as one of the best among the woma women’s tournament and a men’s tournament, with pro- en players but Tolley finally had to retire from the courts this ceeds from each being past year, though he contributed to charistill has a great foreties serving the needs hand. Both Tolley and of the local community. Saniya are regular atThrough these tournatendees at club social ments, the club was functions, again an ininstrumental in raising dication that the Tennis more than $2,600 for Club at SCOV is much these local charitable more than just tennis. organizations during this Based on their years of past year. experience with SCOV Throughout the fall tennis, Saniya offered through spring seathe following comment sons, the club sponabout what tennis has sors mixed doubles meant to her and Tolfollowed by a social ley, “Tolley still vicarigathering on the paously enjoys the game tio adjacent to the on Men’s days, through Mountain Vista Courts. Food and beverages are contributed by the club or provided by With the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains as a backdrop, four men from those in attendance, the Tennis Club enjoy an afternoon on the Mountain Vista Courts. depending on the particular social event. These are always well attended and serve the windows as he as an opportunity to bolster friendships initiated on the courts. exercises in the gym In addition, each December, the club sponsors a Holiday Party and reports to me with a catered dinner and entertainment. This is a more formal on how his old tenevent that provides another opportunity for social interactions nis buddies did that among the members. And finally, the club has general meetings day. Starting to play Some members of the Women’s Tennis Club gather in both fall and spring, and these always include socials with food 22 years ago on our on the patio near the Mountain Vista Courts. and refreshments after the meeting. Tennis? You bet! However, wonderful facilities Photos by Karen Lee. there is a lot more going on for members of the SCOV Tennis and to still have the Club. enthusiasm and the desire to keep going is a privilege for me!” While no one would make the claim that playing tennis is New members are always welcome. If there is sufficient equivalent to discovering the fountain of youth, it is a fact interest from prospective tennis players, beginner’s lesthat the age range of active players is amazing, including sons are organized by the club each year and provided at a people in their late eighties. Two fine players among the men nominal cost. Many current members of the club first got are the Don Andersens. Yes, you read right. There are two Don their start by attending these sessions. Information about Andersens taking to the courts here in SCOV. Don M. Ander- forthcoming lessons is posted on the bulletin board near sen, the elder, is 87 and still holding his own on the court, while the Mountain Vista Courts or can be obtained by contactyoung Don A. Andersen is a stand-out player. When asked what ing a club officer. tennis has meant to him as part of his years here in SCOV, the Pres: Larry Wall 248 701-1044 elder Don said, “I came to Sun City 27 years ago because of golf. Women: Jan Ostrander 818-0006 I stayed because of tennis. Over the years I have had the plea- Men: Sandy Wilson 818-2368 sure of playing with a large number of nice and talented people. Mixed Doubles: Sandy Kennedy 825-4865
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Heroes Among Us Award By Don Coleman, President SCOV Board of Directors Photo By Steve Taillie
The Board of Directors is most honored to recognize this year’s recipients of the Hero’s Among Us Award, Lei and Gene Bammel both have worked diligently for almost 20 years to improve our community and to enrich the intellectual lives of our active adult community. The Bammels moved to Sun City in May, 1997 after retiring from West Virginia University as Tenured Full Professors.
In 2002 Gene formed a board and offered the first ILR (Institute of Learning in Retirement) courses in the fall of 2003. Over the years, membership has grown from about 90 that first year to over 800. Likewise, the number of courses have increased from six a year to 30 or more. Between the two of them, they have served 26 years on the club’s board in various positions with one of them as President for seven. In addition to continuously serving as officers, they have taught over 45 courses. Gene also writes a weekly Philosophical Review. In 2015, the ILR contributed $16,000 to the SCOV Library for renovation, equipment, and materials. The ILR has also allocated up to $18,000 to SCOV for audio and visual renovations at Catalina Vista. The club also
Assistant Manager - Robin Coulter
rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com 917-8070 Use of the Golf Course by Non-Golfers
At SCOV, we provide a unique benefit by allowing walkers the enjoyment of our golf course during posted hours. Residents may walk meandering pathways through lush green grass, enjoying the beautiful landscape and wildlife along with the stunning mountain views. Our golf course provides important income with fees paid by annual pass holders and daily golfers. Their use of the golf course is essential. All who walk the golf course should understand how to make this a win win situation for both the golfer and the walker. Posted walking hours provide ample opportunity for walkers to enjoy the course. If there are still golfers on the course during those times, it is important to follow walker etiquette so they can finish their game. The Board has developed a policy to assist with understanding the requirements for walkers on the course. Please familiarize yourself with Board Policy: Golf Course – Pedestrians (GLF 003) which is on the SCOV website. When golfers are teeing off, stop behind them, stand quietly and allow each of them to tee off. If you are walking the pathways and golfers are on the fairway, they cannot take a shot if there is any chance of hitting you. Please try to move quickly to get out of their range. The Hiking Club offers three to six mile guide-led golf course hikes on Tuesdays. Check out their website for additional information. Enjoy this amenity, but be an informed golf course walker.
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has established an outreach program. Over $7,000 has gone to support various Tucson or Pima County educational programs such as Tucson YOTO (Youth on Their Own) and the Thunderbird Resource Center at Painted Sky Elementary. Lei is currently in her third year as president of the Stained and Fused Glass Club where she also teaches various classes and workshops. In earlier years she had also been president of the Clay Club and the Table Tennis Club. In 2005 Gene and Lei represented SCOV and Arizona at the National Senior Olympics in Pittsburgh, PA. She and Leslie Esparza won Bronze medals for women’s doubles, and both Bammels placed in the top seven or eight in two other events. She has also been an officer in the Tucson Native American Flute Circle. Join the Board of Directors in congratulating the Bammels for some justly-deserved recognition.
Programs/Facilities Director - Pam Sarpalius
psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com 917-8077 More Construction
The Administration does everything possible to make SCOV a better place for residents to live and enjoy and keep up-to-date with other communities in the area. The new Pro Shop is being well received and the construction of the new terrace and enlargement of the previous Café will be something that the entire community will enjoy and profit from. I realize that changes are bothersome to most people but learning to accept them will make life easier. There will always be changes in your personal life as well as the community. Always look ahead about anything to see how the change will improve your future. Community Services - Katy Mosier
Office Hours 9-11 AM, Monday-Friday, Welcome Center kmosier@suncityorovalley.com 917-8058 February 2016 Housing Resale Information 2-1 to 2-29-16 Resales 2016 2015
For the Month YTD 26 33 10 26 Total sold in 2015 = 194 2016 Active Listings as of 2/29/2016.................................39 2015 Active Listings as of 2/28/2015.................................41
Source TARMLS®
February 2016 Average Age of New Owners: 66.8
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Money MATTERS
Statement of Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations
Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first eight months of the 2015-2016 fiscal year. Also included this month
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is a chart comparing golf revenues from last year to the current year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found at our website, www.scovaz.com, must login. Hold your cursor over Members, scroll to Financials, select Monthly Financial Statements, then click on February. The Annual Budget and the work on the next years budget is also here. There are also copies of the monthly Financial Statements and a copy of the Annual Budget for the 2015-2016 fiscal year in the Library located in the Welcome Center. If you’re interested in more information regarding the community’s finances, we encourage you to attend the Finance & Budget committee meeting Monday, April 18, 1 PM, WC3. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 917-8060, or email me at rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com. Randy Trenary, Controller
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Welcome New Neighbors Name From Charles Jorgensen Oconomooc,WI Jacqueline Mitchell & Kappe Rousseau Oro Valley, AZ Garee Bryant Kingman, AZ Candace & Kenneth Cook Enfield, CT Dorothy & Townsend Foster Oro Valley, AZ Pattie Owen-Slater Oro Valley, AZ Janice & Benjamin Millard Cheyenne, WY Vicki & Timothy Frakes Oro Valley, AZ Kevin Gressel Vancouver, WA Jane Rolbiecki & Ralph Gilbertson Oro Valley, AZ Pam & Harry Wedwaldt Oro Valley, AZ Denise & Stuart White Clyde Hill, WA Carey McKeon Pearson & David Pearson Edina, MN Janet & James Ambrosio Bayport, NY Janet Farr & Rick Schmeck Beaverton, OR Janet & Delbert Jones Buena Vista, CO Philis & Ronald Gold Tucson, AZ Marci Gutierrez & Mark Pawley Oro Valley, AZ Lynn & Gene Trivett Incline Village, NV Debra & Lindsay Turnquist Bozeman, MT Barbara & Gregory Jones Mission, TX Sue Alden-Rudin Honolulu, HI Patricia & David Brown Tucson, AZ Mary Laucks Tucson, AZ Sigrid & Robert Newman Midland, WI Nancy & Albert Jarvis Black Diamond, WA SCOV Library - Kate Cusumano
http://www.suncityorovalley.com/about/amenities-facilities/library Online catalog: http://webopac.infovisionsoftware.com/suncityorovalley kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com 917-8083
February showed a 10% increase in library usage even though it was a short month. Patron visit statistics totaled 2,355. This figure includes a growing number of patrons who sign into the library from home. It’s exciting to hear from residents how much they appreciate being able to place books and movies on reserve from home, and we feel the love when they show up at the library ten minutes after the automatic email was sent notifying them that their item is ready for pickup. Many Academy Award-winning films have arrived, including: Room (Best Actress Brie Larson), Spotlight (Best Picture), Inside Out (Animated Feature), The Big Short (Adapted Screenplay), The Hateful Eight (Score) and Ex Machina (Visual Effects). Other new arrivals: Treachery at Lancaster Gate by Anne Perry, in fiction; The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin, in large print and Cometh the Hour by Jeffrey Archer, in audio.
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Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis
ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 917-8073 Ten Minutes of Exercise
Daily exercise is ideal, whether you are doing some yoga, push ups, jogging or really any type of physical activity that challenges your body. Given how much the average person sits each day, daily exercise becomes even more important. Consider creating a simple 10-minute morning routine of exercises like push ups, bodyweight squat and dynamic stretches. It can be a game changer for you if you have trouble with consistency, or only workout a couple times per week. My bet is, you will notice results in just a few days as your strength, energy and flexibility improve.
Association-Sponsored Fitness
Purchase a punch card from the receptionist at the Administration Office in the Welcome Center, $20/10 classes. You may use this card for all SCOV-sponsored fitness classes. It can also be used for your guests. There is $3 drop-in charge if you do not have a punch card.
Aqua Zumba® Cardio Chair Aerobics Beginners Core Conditioning Core Conditioning Sunrisers Sweat Stretch Zumba® Water Aerobics
Tue., 1-2 PM, AFC Pool Tue., Thu., 10:30-11:30 AM, Catalina Vista Mon., 4:30-5:30 PM, AFC Mon., 6-7 PM, Wed., 4-5 PM, AFC Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-8 AM, AFC Tue., Thu., 7:30-9 AM, AFC Tue., 9:15-10:10 AM, Thu., 5:30-6:30 PM, AFC Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 AM, AFC Pool
AFC and Desert Oasis: See Hours of Operation on page two. Tuesday, April 12, the AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment. It will reopen the following morning at the regular time. Wednesday, April 13, the Desert Oasis Pool will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and reopen the following morning at the regular time.
Special Note from the AFC
Orientation on how to use the gym equipment will be held every Thursday at 1 PM, so stop in and sign up. See Lonnie Davis or call 917-8073. Contact Lonnie Davis, AFC Coordinator, for any questions or problems with the AFC. Please note time change of Water Aerobics. Help Needed This Help Needed section is for the purpose of listing volunteer help wanted ads for various Association Committees.
Neighborhood Pride needs you. Do you take pride in living in our beautiful community? Do you have about 3-4 hours a month to devote to serving on the committee? Owning a golf cart would be very much appreciated. If you are interested and would like to join us, or if you have any questions, call Tempe Johnson 825-6994, or Katy Mosier, Staff Liaison, 917-8058. Tipster Editor Must be a year-round owner/resident and have good spelling and grammar skills. Call Lou Phillippi 638-6957 or email lnphillippi@yahoo.com or contact Del Salvaterra 834-5146 or email dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com.
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Association Committees Active Health
Chair Janyce Lundstedt 503-475-0520 janyce.lundstedt@gmail.com October-May, Second Tuesday, 1:30 PM, WC1 www.suncityorovalley.com/members-login/committees/active-health
Have you ever had back pain? Who hasn’t? If so, come to a presentation called Spine Health As We Age on Friday, April 15, 1 PM, Auditorium. See Coming Events for details. This is our last presentation for this season. We are beginning the planning for 2016-2017 and would appreciate any ideas for topics. Our goals for these presentations are that they are research-based, focused on keeping us active and healthy, support a holistic body, mind, spirit, approach to health and not of a commercial nature. Feel free to email the chair or contact any other committee member with your ideas. AFC Advisory Committee
Chair Michael Takerian 520-256-3213 michaeltakerian@gmail.com First Wednesday, 11:30 AM, WC1 afc@suncityorovalley.com
The committee wants to remind all residents and guests that before you enter the Fitness Center or Pool area, you must scan your facilities access card or fob. This is a requirement of our community. If you have family members or guest(s) joining you, they are to be registered at the monitor’s desk. Upon scanning, encourage those behind you to do the same. Allowing others to enter without scanning may cause a security risk. On another important note, please remember to stay hydrated during your activities. Water is still the best hydrator. As always, we look forward to your comments. Just fill out a comment card and place it in the suggestion box in the lobby, or email us. Architectural Review
Chair Lou Gard 520-825-4773 lougard@q.com Second and Fourth Tuesday, 2 PM, WC3
Are You Thinking of Putting Your Home Up For Sale? If so, why not contact the ACT (Architectural Compliance Team), a subcommittee of the ARC (Architectual Review Committee). ACT will come to your home to do an evaluation to insure it meets the existing Development Standards. If there are any violations you, as the home owner, can make corrections prior to putting your home on the market. Remember, this evaluation will need to be done at some time so why not get it done prior to a pending sale when it goes into escrow. If you wait until escrow and there are violations, the sale of your home may be held up or you may need to negotiate with the prospective buyer, to who resolves the issue. Contact Katy Mosier, the Community Services Coordinator, at 917-8058 and she will arrange for an ACT representative to do the evaluation. If you are a neighbor or friend of someone putting their home up for sale, remind them of this service. Consumer Referral - Vendor List
Chair Claudia Case 279-8950 Desk Phone 917-8079 Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:30-11:30 AM, Activity Center
Here are the directions for looking up the new website version of the Vendor List (formerly called Consumer Referral):
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1. Go to the SCOV website, www.scovaz.com. 2. At top of home page, enter your username and password. 3. Place your cursor over Members: click on Member Service 4. Scroll down to Vendor List box and click Read More. 5. Vendor List will open. Election Committee Ballots were counted on Tuesday, March 22. There were 1,504 votes cast. The newly elected Board of Directors are: Meade Mead Davis Debra Arrett Ted Hood Davis, Debra Arrett and Ted Hood each to serve a three-year term. There were five questions all of which passed. #1 Bylaw change to combine renovation and new projects and increase the Board’s spending authority (PASSED) #2 Increase Capital Contribution Fee to 1.5 times the annual dues (PASSED) #3 CC&R amendment requirements (PASSED) #4 Bylaw amendment requirements (PASSED) #5 Party Walls, language clarification (PASSED) The complete results may be found in on the website under Member Services, March 2016 Vote, Results. Finance-Budget
Chair Dick Brammell dbrammell@corwinappraisal.com Third Monday, 1 PM, WC3 Food and Beverage Committee
Chair Del Peterson 307-631-3114 October-May, First Tuesday, 9 AM, WC1
Whether you crave classic favorites, ethnic dishes or vegetarian options, The Views Restaurant provides all the fresh ingredients necessary to make your dining experience a pleasant one. The way foods taste drives us to eat particular foods time and time again. We are all increasingly aware that what we eat directly affects our health. Our outstanding staff is ready to answer any questions you may have regarding preparation. A big thank you to the volunteer greeters. Your assistance with special dinners, Happy Hours and Sunday Brunch has been outstanding. Friends of the Library The Friends of the Library thank those of you who purchased a ticket to the Books and Authors’ Luncheon. We had enjoyable and informative presentations from Margaret Coel and Lynne Cullen. The money raised will go a long way to help fund our library. Is your membership in the Friends of the Library up to date? If you are not sure, ask the volunteers behind the desk. Since the computerized system became active on July 31, 2015, and through February 16 of this year, 1,000 audio books and 5,000 DVDs have been checked out; 16,224 items checked in and 17,158 items have been checked out. In the month of January alone there were 2,300 patron visits. What a fantastic use of our library. Be sure to bring your winter visitors in to see all the materials that are available. Did you know the library has children’s books and DVDs?
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General Manager Selection Committee
Chair Dick Brammell
SCOV’s current General Manager, Bob Mariani, of has announced he will be retiring on December 31. This gives the community time to search for a new General Manager. A committee has been assembled to begin the search. Gift Shop
Co-Chairs Julie Holtry 825-4473 Elaine Deeter 825-5388 Gift Shop 917-8051 Shop Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-4 PM, Saturday, 9 AM-12:30 PM orovalleygiftshop.com Spring has arrived, and there is much to enjoy in the Gift Shop. Stop by to admire the work of featured artists Don Jovag and Juliet Williams. Don is well known for his food-safe wooden bowls and Featured artists Don Jovag and Juliet Williams. platters that feature intricate designs he creates with different colors and varieties of wood. When you feel the texture of one of these bowls, you get an appreciation for the quality of his work and his meticulous attention to finish and detail. Don also makes beautiful and durable segmented wooden bracelets. Juliet has been creating stained glass since 2000. It takes many hours to complete; the glass pieces have to fit an exact pattern, then are foiled and soldered to hold the glass together. She has also been involved in the art of fusing glass which she feels gives her more room for creativity. In either form, her glass creates lovely reflections of light for your enjoyment. Government Affairs
Chair Mike Moyer 818-6509 mmoyerpp@gmail.com Second Wednesday, 1:30 PM, WC1 Governing Documents Review Committee The GDRC (Governing Documents Review Committee) is pleased to present revised Bylaws and CC&R documents for your approval in a July vote. The Board’s charter for the GDRC asked that the governing documents be reviewed to assure compliance with Arizona law, alignment with current practices and readability for our community. The GDRC has revised the CC&R document to simplify text and focus on the practices related to property at SCOV. It has revised the Bylaws document to simplify text and focus on the procedures related to how the Association operates in the SCOV community. Over 90% of the changes made in the documents were made to increase clarity or reduce duplications within and across documents. Legal compliance and updating practices were the next category of revision. The proposed documents are available for review on the SCOV website. Join us in a forum to hear about proposed changes to your Bylaws and CC&R documents. Forum 1: Monday, April 11, 6:30 PM, Auditorium. Forum 2: Friday, April 22, 10 AM, Auditorium.
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Loan Room - Community Assistance
Chair Gay Russell 825-5763 Tuesday and Thursday reservations and pickup 8-9 AM Meeting Third Thursday, 3 PM, WC1
The Loan Room is a great place to find needed items such as rollaway beds, cots, tables and chairs, children’s and medical items that you only need for a short time and don’t want to purchase. Medical items are loaned for two months and most other items are for loans of two weeks. The Loan Room is located at the end of the Cart Barn and is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 AM, for reservations and pickup. You may reserve items up to two months in advance. We do not have a telephone reservation system at this time. Please come and see what we have in our store. On March 1 we delivered 460 pounds of cans to the recycling center; we received $184, which brings our year-to-date total to $1,008 for the Loan Room-Community Assistance Committee. Marketing and Publicity
Barbara Ross 818-0701 bfgnye@gmail.com Fourth Thursday, 3 PM, WC1
The Marketing Committee continues to explore new and additional avenues for two-way communications with SCOV residents with the goal of building a strong culture of trust, respect and credibility. Members of the committee and other volunteers have written monthly articles for the Tipster (Page 4) for the past two years, celebrating the active lifestyle of SCOV residents. The first article was published in April 2014 and we continue with the Page 4 articles. We will meet April 28. Neighborhood Pride
Chair Tempe Johnson 825-6994 Third Tuesday, 2 PM, WC3 Once Again – Spring
We got rain showers early this year along with exceptionally warm temperatures in February. Because of those showers and warm temperatures, spring came early, and weeds are popping up everywhere. When weeds are small, they are easy to remove. It is time to make sure those empty pots in front yards are filled with living plants, cactus or flowers. Wildflowers are allowed in our community until after they bloom, at which time they need to be removed. Please trim any trees or shrubs which overhang the sidewalk or street. Remember, no artifacts of any kind are allowed in front yards, no matter how cute they may be. Winter residents need their yards maintained during the summer months, so the home looks cared for while it’s empty. Be sure to notify Administration of your summer mailing and current email address, in case they need to reach you while you are away. Please continue to take pride in your property even when you are not on site, so that it will look just as nice when you return as when you left. Posse
Chair Bob Hefner 825-4825 rjh1458@gmail.com First Tuesday, 3 PM, Catalina Vista scovaz.com/committees/posse/
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Chair Ed Zwerling 631-741-9934 EZwerling@yahoo.com Third Thursday, 9 AM, WC1 Tipster Editorial
Co-Chairs Lou Phillippi 638-6957 lnphillippi@yahoo.com Del Salvaterra 834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com
Next Tipster Editorial Committee meeting is Friday, April 15, 9 AM, WC1.
Golf Head Golf Professional - Kim Griggs
kgriggs@theviewsgolfclub.com 917-8053
We have noticed a lot of cigarette butts on the course and in the parking lot areas; be courteous and deposit your cigarettes into your own ashtrays, or the receptacles that are provided for you. We would like to keep the golf course and community as clean and beautiful as possible. If you haven’t already, stop by our brand new fully-stocked Pro Shop and check out our wide variety of merchandise: golf balls, men’s and women’s clothing, sunglasses, wide-brimmed hats for protection from the sun, golf shoes, and more. Annual pass holders receive 30% off and residents receive 15% off (excludes sale items, equipment and golf balls). Since the weather is nicer and the days are longer, if you are a walker or a person driving your golf car on the golf course enjoying the views there will be golfers still out on the golf course. Please yield to the golfers and then proceed after they have hit their shots. We have walking hours posted, and we ask that you abide by those specific hours. This is not only for your safety, but for the golfers to enjoy their paid round of golf. Thank you for your cooperation. Rick Sample and I are available to provide lessons. The cost is $45 for 30 minutes and $55 for 45 minutes. We are both Class A PGA professionals with a lot of teaching experience. Our ball machine has been moved near the driving range. You may buy range tokens in the pro shop. They are $5 for a small basket (approximately 25 balls) and $7 for a large basket (approximately 50 balls). Our driving range dress code is the same as it is for playing the course: a collared shirt is required, no denim, no gym shorts, no swim suits or flip flops.
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Superintendent - Michael Kropf
scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com 917-8063
April is the time of year when the golf course transitions from overseeded winter rye grass to underlying Bermuda grass. The goal is to minimize the impact of rye grass on Bermuda grass and improve golf course conditions in spring and early summer. Last fall during the fairway overseeding, we reduced the seed rate of the rye grass. This reduces competition between the two grasses. With less competition the underlying Bermuda grass has better access to sunlight, moisture and nutrients over the winter months. The fairway conditions were very acceptable during the winter months, so the reduced rate of seed did not impact playability. With the mild weather the Bermuda grass has already started to come out of dormancy, and the fairways are becoming greener and thicker as the weather warms. This year the rye grass will be chemically eliminated over a longer period of time with a mixture of chemicals. Instead of spraying a chemical in one or two applications in late May as in previous years, we will spray one type of chemical in late March and mid-April, then another chemical in mid-May. This should reduce the negative impact of brown and dead fairways in late May, while allowing the underlying Bermuda grass a chance to start growing earlier in the summer. Overall, the golf course should have better playing conditions in early summer. Any areas that still need repair will be done in June, so the course can get back to good conditions more quickly. Golf Advisory
Chair Tim Kelley 734-645-8199 First Wednesday, 2 PM, WC3
It has been a busy spring for the Golf Advisory Committee. We have developed recommendations for improving The Views Golf Club to provide input to the annual budgeting process for the community. The most significant recommended change is modifying the fairway grass bunkers on Hole #4. This change will be reviewed by a golf course architect prior to the work being performed by the crew this summer. Looking forward, many of our residents will be departing, for the summer. My term as chair of the committee is almost over. I want to thank those who have served with me for all of the hard work that was put into making the committee an
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effective and positive force in improving the golf experience of playing The Views. Have a great summer. I will see you in the fall. The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club
Pres. Vernon Barr 395-0525 Membership John Rowe 651-325-8122 Play Wednesday
We are winding down the spring golf season. We have a new Club Champion, the Views Cup is done, and the premier men’s event (Member/Guest Tournament) is about to begin. There is still time to sign up if you haven’t done so. We start play this month with a two-man scramble, followed by the Member/Guest Tournament. April 20 we will have our Patriot Scramble followed by our last Bash of the spring. The new board members will be introduced replacing board members Vern Barr, Dave Hablewitz and Sam Phillips. We thank them for their hard work and efforts for the men’s club. We finish the month with a two-man scramble. This time of the year we start to say our good-byes to those heading back north for the summer. They will be missed, but there is still golf to be played. Have a great summer. The Views Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club Pres. Jim Mitchell 818-2893 Membership David Chatterton 520-204-5636 Play Thursday The annual Guys and Dolls golf event was held on February 25, this year hosted by the Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club. A total of 49 members of the 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club and 34 members of the Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club, along with one guest, participated. The competition was a team game with each team having members from both clubs. Each player played their own ball with the two low net scores of each hole for the foursome being added together to make the team score. Four places were paid for both the front and back nine holes. Following golf was a catered meal provided by The Views Restaurant along with a raffle and the awarding of prizes. Fifty percent of the money raised by the raffle went to Cure For Cancer. The Men’s Nine-Hole Club Tournament started March 24 and continues on four consecutive Thursdays. The results of that event will be in an upcoming article. This month’s golf quote comes from an anonymous source, “Golf is an endless series of tragedies obscured by the occasional miracle.” The Views Women’s Golf Club
Pres. Bonnie Svarstad 825-3223 Membership Barb McNeill 825-0677 bjmac78@comcast.net Play Tuesday, 11:30 AM, Shotgun
We wish our member, Uy Mangini a speedy recovery from her recent stroke. By the time this comes out, we will have a Club Champion, President’s Cup winner and will have completed our Member/Guest event. We had a wonderful time at the Angels Among Us Cancer tourney, hosted by the 9-Hole Women’s Club. Janet Kimball did a fabulous job raising over $5,600 for the U of A Foundation. The nominating committee is busy finding new leadership, so when they call, please agree to serve. On April 12 we are introducing a new event, the Buddy Tournament. The season’s closing luncheon is April 26. We hosted three guests in March and look forward to their
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joining the club. If you know of a new woman in the community, ask her to join us. The brochure is in the Pro Shop or call Barb McNeill 825-0677. See Coming Events and insert for details of the Casual Golfer Social Event, April 14. The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club Pres. Uy Mangini 447-6904 Membership Jennifer Clark 818-3815 Play Thursday Tournament season is in full swing. The club hosted a successful Cure for Cancer event February 16. A cocktail party and awards ceremony followed the golf round. Our annual Invitational was held on March 17 with the theme Diamonds in the Rough. After golf we had a luncheon hosted by The Views Restaurant and an awards ceremony. Great prizes were raffled off. The Club also participated in the Guys and Dolls event February 25 hosted by the Men’s Nine-Hole Club.
Sun City Vistoso Foundation
The Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation, a separate and independent organization from the association established in 1998, provides a means through which tax-deductible gifts may be channeled to support qualified health, cultural, educational and charitable needs of SCOV and surrounding areas. Gifts may be made at any time by check, stocks or gifts-in-kind to the Foundation 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85755 Pres. Gay Russell 825-5763 Annual shredding day is Saturday, April 16. Check the flyer for details. Remember: no plastic bags, no walk-ups, only shredding company employees will handle documents and only one line in the truck area. Extended hours: 8:30-11 AM, all in line by 11 AM will be serviced. Bring your SCOV identification card.
Checklist For Leaving In The Summer • Let the Association know how to reach you, in case of storm damage, waterline break or other emergency. • To stop delivery of the Explorer call 797-4384. • Fill out a Dark House form with the Oro Valley Police Department to have your home checked. • Schedule a landscaper to address monsoon weeds and yard upkeep while you are away. • Close your garage door and turn off power to your garage door opener. • Put lights on a timer. Place motion sensors with lights in the front and back of your home. • Be sure your house address numbers are visible from the street.
Governing Documents Vote Forum Monday, April 11, 6:30 PM, Auditorium Friday, April 22, 10 AM, Auditorium In June, Members will be asked to vote on the revised CC&Rs and Bylaws. Be an informed voter and please plan to attend one of the Community Forums where the proposed documents will be discussed.
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TheViews Restaurant
Food & Beverage Director - Chris Sapp
csapp@suncityorovalley.com 917-8074 April Showers Bring May Flowers at The Views...
Don’t forget to reserve your table for Wine Wednesday(s), being held April 13 and April 27. The themes for these dinners are Two-Pot Screamer and Full as a Centipede’s Sock Drawer featuring food and wines of Australia, G’day, Mate. Friday, April 1, No Foolin’ Happy Hour will feature the modern country music of Ivan Denis. Friday, April 8, we have Arizona Blues Hall of Fame Inductees, Grams & Krieger. Be sure to wear your finest western outfit for a night of country and western music with cowboy singer/guitarist David Rychener Friday, April 15, 4:30-7 PM. On Friday, April 22, 5 PM, we welcome concert favorite Corey Spector back to The Views, and Friday, April 29, live jazz with Duo Vibrato. Would anyone like to volunteer as a The Views Restaurant Welcome Ambassador to assist the team with providing a warm welcome, and a fond farewell for our guests? If so, please contact Mona Connoy 520-818-7923, or Patt Provencio 520-210-1950 for more information. Want to try something different and tasty for dinner? Cannot get to The Views Restaurant? Vistoso Helpful Hands can assist you. Dial 410-9498. After the tone, enter your area code and phone number and hang up. You will be called back by a SCOV volunteer resident who can help you make the arrangements to have a homemade meal from The Views restaurant delivered straight to your door.
Win a Free Meal
The Views restaurant is offering you a chance to win a free breakfast or lunch if you turn in a comment card. Monthly comment cards are randomly drawn for a free meal. The February winners are Eric Bellerby, Dee Bethke, Betty Ziegler, Jeanne Harvath and Mildred Horetsky. Congratulations and bon appétit.
Coming Events
Items included in this section must be open to all residents and be either sponsored by the Association or an annual club event of interest to the entire community.
Special Events for Clubs See club articles for full details.
Sun City Singles, Golf, Sun., Apr. 3, The Views Golf Course Day Trippers, Omelet Breakfast, Fri., Apr. 8, 8 AM, Activity Center/Navajo Kactus Kickers, Spring Roundup Dance, Fri., Apr. 8, 6:30 PM, Auditorium Dinner ‘N Show, All Night Strut, Sat., Apr. 9, Phoenix Theater Day Trippers, San Diego, California, Mon.-Fri., Apr. 11-15 Genealogy, Evernote, Tue., Apr. 12, 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Sun City Singles, Dinner, Thu., Apr. 14, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Villanellas, Spring Ballroom Dinner/Dance, Fri., Apr. 15, 6:30 PM, Auditorium Astronomy, Vishnu Reddy, Thu., Apr. 21, 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Sun City Singles, Happy Hour, Fri., Apr. 29, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Kactus Kickers, Dance Party, Fri., May 13, 6:30 PM, Auditorium Dinner N’ Show, Ravenhearse Dinner and Death at Dakota Restaurant, Wed., May 18
Sunday, April 10, 2 PM, Auditorium
Tucson Symphony Percussion Ensemble
Many residents from SCOV and the Tucson area asked for this popular ensemble to appear. We are happy to present them to you. You will be amazed if you have never heard this presentation before. Doors will open at 1:30 PM.
Tickets on sale at the Welcome Center, $15 pp.
Monday, April 11, 6:30 PM, Auditorium or Friday, April 22, 10 AM, Auditorium
Community Forums
In June, members will be asked to vote on the revised CC&Rs and Bylaws. Be an informed voter and please plan to attend one of these Community Forums where the proposed documents will be discussed. Tuesday, April 12, 10 AM, Activity Center/Navajo
Tucson Museum of Art Talks
This is our final offering of the 2015-2016 season. New docent Harry Hakanson will take us back to a time we should all remember with his presentation of Outta Sight: Art and Culture of the 60s. Come one, come all, and make Harry welcome. Refreshments are served. Questions? Call Rudi Punzmann 427-7777. Thursday, April 14, 3:30-5 PM, The Views Restaurant
Attention Casual Golfers
Help Collate the Tipster
Once a month, residents are needed to insert flyers into the Tipster. Receive your Tipster early and share refreshments with us at the Auditorium. Usually the work is performed on the last business day of the month at approximately 10:45 AM. Call Dave or Tempe Johnson 825-6994.
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Are you a golfer with some experience who would like to go out with like-minded players for a friendly game? Would you like the joy of playing with or without USGA rules, score keeping, handicaps and just have fun? Join us for an informal no-host get-together at The Views Restaurant (Patio) to meet others and develop phone and email lists. Couples and singles welcome.
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Friday, April 15, 1 PM, Auditorium
Spine Health As We Age
The SCOV Active Health Committee is hosting this presentation by Dr. Richard Chua, M.D. a neurosurgeon who practices at Northwest Medical Center and does community presentations for Northwest Healthcare. Sunday, April 17, Dusk
Outdoor Movie
Bring your golf carts or your own lawn chairs. Let’s bring back the memories of outdoor movies. More details will be in the This Week in SCOV and bulletin boards. Tuesday, April 26, 10 AM, Activity Center/Navajo
U of A Art Museum, A Magical Mystery Tour of Art
This presentation invites viewers to be detectives. There is no charge for this event. Sunday, May 8, 2 PM, Auditorium
Tucson Symphony String Quartet
The strings are always requested to appear here. This will be a wonderful way to spend an afternoon and be entertained by such talent. Doors will open at 1:30 PM.
Tickets on sale beginning April 8, Welcome Center, $15 pp.
Wednesday, June 15, Phoenix
Diamondbacks Bus Trip
Watch for more details in the May Tipster. The D-backs will be playing the Dodgers. There will be only one bus. Price includes bus and game tickets with wonderful seating at the air-conditioned ball park.
Tickets $48 pp.
Workshops and Classes
AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) Classes
Classes are usually held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:30 PM, WC1. Lonnie Davis teaches these classes. To attend you must register ahead of time by calling Lonnie at 917-8073. You could save the life of a loved one. April 27 is the date of the next class. Keep in mind that there will be no classes in June, July and August.
Oro Valley History Class Local historian and SCOV resident Jim Williams will offer a two-day course on Oro Valley history at the Oro Valley Library Wednesday, April 27 and Wednesday May 4, in the afternoon This is open to the public, free of charge. For information, call Jim 520-818-2226.
Parkinson’s Exercise Classes Exercise classes are held every Monday and Thursday from 4-5:30 PM, WC3. This class has helped many and is a great support to those with Parkinson’s $10/class or $50/month. Spouse or caretaker is welcome at every class. For information call Ray Jerkins 219-3561.
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For Your Information
The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents. SCOV assumes no responsibility or liability for the information contained therein.
AARP Tax Assistance
Trained and experienced AARP tax counselors will provide free assistance for Federal and Arizona State tax returns at the AARP Information Center, 6700 N. Oracle Road (between Ina and Orange Grove) Thursday, Friday, or Saturday 9 AM–2 PM. Service is also provided at the Oro Valley Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 PM-4 PM. There are no appointments available at the Welcome Center. Documents required are: the 2014 tax return, 2015 W-2s; interest, dividend, broker and pension 1099s; Social Security 1099s; receipts and cancelled checks if itemizing deductions. A Social Security card, photo ID and current checkbook must be presented. Please do not call Association staff with tax questions.
Costume Closet
The Costume Closet is available to all residents by appointment only. For assistance call Marty Siracusa, 825-6961 or Betty Verderese 825-7811. Please do not return items to monitor at Desert Oasis.
Great Classics of the Silver Screen
Come support the OV Historical Society’s efforts to preserve Steam Pump Ranch and watch the 1939 film Stagecoach. The movie will be introduced with music by Bill Ganz. The movie event is free, Friday, April 29, 6:30 PM, Steam Pump Ranch. Food trucks will be available. Enjoy wine tasting and delicious hors d’oeuvres for $50 pp, $45 for OVHS members. For more information or tickets, contact Jim Williams 520-818-2226 or jaswilliams128@msn.com.
Trouble-free Computer Presentations in SCOV Meeting Rooms
SCOV has many meeting rooms equipped with digital projectors and large screens. Our building monitors set up the rooms to be ready for your presentation, but you are responsible for ensuring that your computer will connect to the projector and speak its language. All SCOV audio-visual systems connect to computers by means of either standardsize HDMI or VGA connectors. Most flat-screen TVs also have these connectors, so you can easily try your connection and practice your presentation at home. If your computer does not have the correct size or type of connection, you are responsible for providing whatever type of cable or adapter is required. Different computer brands and models have different ways of connecting to the second screen that the projector (or your TV) represents. Before heading for the meeting room: • Try your presentation at home using your TV. • Be sure to bring any necessary adapters to connect to standard HDMI or VGA. • Set your computer to Airplane Mode or turn off WiFi, so it won’t accidentally try to update during your talk.
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Scrap Gold and Silver Jewelry Collection YOTO/Northwest Auxiliary (Youth on Their Own) is collecting scrap gold and silver jewelry and dental metal to send to a refining company with proceeds going to YOTO. Monday, April 11, 9-11 AM, Activity Center/Lobby If you cannot make this date and have items to donate, call Kris Cohen at 520-818-2582.
Vets Club Forming
A meeting of veterans, one striper to four star. Come hang out with other vets, talk, tell war stories, reminisce, Monday, April 4, 3 PM, The Views Restaurant. Enjoy coffee, tea, etc. at your first meeting, and possible future Vets Club. Roger Misgen 825-7322.
Thank You Corner This section allows residents to express thanks to the community. Articles should not exceed 50 words and should not contain thanks to specific persons. My warm thank you to all the wonderful friends and neighbors for your expressions of love and sympathy during June’s illness and passing. June absolutely loved living in Sun City, as do I. What a wonderful place we found to live for the past 19 years. Lee Brandsma Our most warm and heart felt gratitude to all who so kindly sent cards, delicious food and gorgeous flowers. Your thoughful kindness and loving generosity are much appreciated. Nick and Jan Christensen A hearty thank you to the Men’s Tennis Tournament group and individuals for their generous contributions to Senior for Kids. You are helping many local children involved in the charities we help support. Sharon Larsen, SFK President Many thanks to everyone for the cards, hugs and prayers after I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Also, thanks for the food, driving to the doctor and the phone calls after my surgery. Sun City is a wonderful, beautiful, caring community. I am blessed to live here. Shirley Segebrecht
Memoriam
Shirley Patterson Toberta Pederson Albert Soito
Jack Remington
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Clubs Aqua Tone
Marcia Polley 818-9073 t.polley@comcast.net Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8 AM, AFC/Pool
Join our group for a fun-filled exercise in the pool. Everyone is welcome.
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Art League
Co-Pres. Dave Dame 825-7430, Judy Bjorling 818-1296 Colored Pencil Vanessa Edwards 825-1144 Friday, 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Art Studio Fine Arts Studio Pres. Mellanie Herbert 825-2258 Wednesday, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
It’s hard to believe we’re in our last, full complement month of painting here in our studio. Some of us leave for the summer, but the remaining stalwarts continue to create beautiful, quality pieces. The Art League, which includes our studio, is displaying artwork in the Activity Center this month. The show is entitled Mixed Media and Collage. We should see a broad variety of work in this show. Come and view the fine works on display. Our members collectively would like to thank our president, Mellanie Herbert, for all the hard work she does for our club each year. She keeps the club affairs on track, organizes artwork hanging, stimulates us to produce our best works and is just a pleasant and resourceful person. Kudos to you, Mellanie.
Open Studio Artists Carol Nagel 825-3097 Thursday, 9 AM-2 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
Visit the Art Room and check out our growing group of artists. There is always room for one more.
Sculpture P Pres. Laurie Lichaa 812-0198 Monday, 9 AM-5 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
Our club is in full swing now and some interesting pieces are in process. At right is a photo of our founder and super sculptor, Dave Dame, working on an Indian face and headdress sculpture which is a favorite theme of his. Our subject matter is broad. Whether it’s true life, pseudo-realistic or abstract, one can envision and create a beautiful, attractive sculpture. Our resident real-life artist, Aleda Haug, is currently holding class for several beginners and some wonderful results are in the making. Come check us out on Mondays in the Art Studio.
Water Media Pres. John Ebert 818-1830 Tuesday, 9 AM-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
Many thanks to Judy Borjling and David Dame who inspired their class members to submit work hung in the Activity Center last month. It was a new media for many, and the we appreciate your acknowledging the results so favorably. Bob and Helen Jennette’s class on Painting Outside the Lines provoked many artists to experiment and produce work
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hung at Catalina Vista. SCOV tour leaders remark that visitors admire the art work done by residents here. Arthritis Water
Pres. Dawn Simske 825-0907 Sec. Jane Myerson jmyerson@gmail.com Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:15 AM, AFC Pool
Come join us for gentle water exercises specifically designed by the Arthritis Foundation to help with range of motion and to relieve stiffness and pain. These exercises are great for arthritis, fibromyalgia, replaced hips and knees, etc. Our resident volunteer instructor, Dawn Simske, is Arthritis Foundation trained. Annual business meeting, Sunday, April 3, 2-3:30 PM, Catalina Vista. Dues $4/yr (cash only please) will be collected at the meeting. Refreshments will be served. Astronomy
Pres. Peter Simpson 395-0480 scovastronomy@gmail.com October-May, Third Thursday, 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo scovastronomy.com
Dr. Vishnu Reddy, Associate Research Scientist, Planetary Science Institute, is our special speaker for the April 21 meeting. Dr. Reddy’s topic is NEOCam (Near-Earth Object Camera) Mission Update. His research focuses on asteroids, meteors and meteorites in Dr. Vishnu Reddy the Solar System (and their potential to collide with the earth). Dr. Reddy is a past non-resident member of our Astronomy Club. He is a special friend and a very exciting speaker. We look forward to welcoming him back. April will be an exciting month for the Astronomy Club with a field trip tour of Whipple Observatory on Mt. Hopkins in the Santa Rita Mountains, Wednesday, April 13. Plus the Annual Club Cookout on Thursday, April 28. Details will be on the club website. Please feel free to bring a friend or neighbor to our monthly meeting. SCOV residents and members from the surrounding community are welcome. Membership information and a new member application is on the club website. You are welcome to bring a completed application and a check for $12 to the meeting. To help you enjoy the night skies, the club recommends this website: www.cosmicpursuits.com/. Barbershop VLQ (Very Large Quartet) - Kactus Krooners
Mike Moyer 818-6509 mmoyerpp@gmail.com October-May, Monday, 11 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis
Love those barbershop harmonies? Got a song in your heart? Want to hear, feel and learn what it’s like to blend your voice with others, barbershop style? Come join this mixed (men and women) a cappella chorus in song for just one hour every Monday morning. It’s a great way to start each week. SCOV visitors welcome. There is strength in numbers, so the more the merrier.
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Bible Study
Men’s Bible Study Darwin Thornton 638-7024 Rick Thomas 591-0475 October-May, Tuesday, 7:30 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball
Join us for our ongoing study of the Truth Project. It’s a DVD-based small group curriculum comprised of 13 lessons taught by Dr. Del Tackett. This study is the starting point for looking at life from a biblical perspective. Each lesson discusses in great detail the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life. Don’t miss this opportunity. Join the guys for these timely and rewarding discussions.
Precept Women’s Bible Study Linda Miller 818-2716 Pat Gustin 825-7531 October-April, Wednesday, 8:45 AM, WC3
We encourage you to come and learn along with us, a nondenominational group, as we gather around God’s Word and seek to know Him better through the study of the Bible. We welcome new and returning participants to join us, as we study the Unstoppable Acts of God. The Book of Acts speaks to a generation of Christians facing life after Jesus, accompanied by His faithful gift of the Spirit. This eight-week course on Acts will be of significance to the contemporary reader. Bike - Vistoso Cyclists
Pres. Jim Elkan 520-744-1686 Membership Tom and Bonnie Bethea 773-653-4580 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, behind the SCOV Welcome Center vistosocyclists.wildapricot.org
We meet year-round starting from 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., behind the SCOV Welcome Center/Library, to enjoy an unparalleled combination of amazing desert vistas and ever improving infrastructure of bike lanes and dedicated paths. New riders are always welcome . A monthly schedule of our 20-60 mile rides is available on our website. Our well-tested loop routes support a wide variety of abilities and usually include a mid-ride coffee stop. We also offer a mountain bike option on Wednesdays, which most often heads out into the Tortolita rangelands. Tuesday morning our WOW (Women on Wheels) group take somewhat shorter rides nearer to SCOV. In addition, we hold a number of social events each season. Billiards
Jack Matthies 825-4891 suncityorovalleybilliards@yahoo.com Monday-Friday, Noon-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Billiards We would like to invite all residents interested in playing pocket billiards to come to our billiards room. We have a great facility available to residents and club members. Club dues are $10 per year. Join our club and hone your skills with the help of our members, even if it has been years since you have played the game. The club allows nonmembers to visit and play one time, so that you can experience for yourself the amenities of our facilities and club.
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Birders Group
SCOV Book Club Jane Fairchild 520-909-5069 janemail11@yahoo.com First Monday, 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
Patricia Eggleston 520-308-4885 Last Friday, 4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio All residents are welcome to bird with us and attend our next planning meeting April 29. You must contact the group coordinator prior to 4 PM the day before the trip to assure your carpool space. Meet at the parking area behind Pat Eggleston and Mona Connoy represent the Welcome Center 15 the Birders Group at the Club Fair. minutes before the departure time. Bring lunch where indicated. Don’t forget binoculars, hat, water, sunscreen, insect repellent and bird guidebook. Gas money will be collected before departure from SCOV.
Bowling League - Pathfinders
Blake Napper 818-2718 blakejo4135@gmail.com Monday, 9 AM, Fiesta Lanes (River and Oracle Rd.) Bridge
Duplicate Bridge Pres. William Abel 797-1049 wabel1726@comcast.net Monday, 6 PM; Friday, 12:30 PM; Activity Center/Hohokam
This club is for all bridge players who enjoy competing and playing against different couples. Annual dues $10 pp. We are not an ACBL-sanctioned club and do not award master points. New players are always welcome. Residents and renters with an Association Renter’s Card can play up to two times before joining. Guests of residents may play only twice a year. Please be present at least 10 minutes before scheduled playing time as we may start a few minutes early. Bring exactly $1 pp for prize money each time you play.
Mon., Apr. 4, 6:30 AM Madera Canyon. Maggie & Roger Hinkle 818-9488. $7 carpool. Bring lunch. Fri., Apr. 15, 6 AM Ash Canyon B&B & beyond. Shirley Piplani 825-8428. $12 carpool. Bring money for lunch at Bobke’s. Thu., Apr. 21, 6:30 AM Mt. Lemmon. Judy & Paul Mercer 333-3490. $10 car pool. Bring money for lunch out. Ladies Monday Social Bridge Wed., Apr. 27, 6 AM Peppersauce Canyon. Mona Connoy 818-7923. $5 car- Pres. Margot Rothenbuecher 825-9288 pool. Bring money for lunch at Oracle’s Patio Café. Monday, 1-3:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball We welcome new members to join our group. Coffee and Thu., May 5, 5:30 AM Pena Blanca Lake. Maggie & Roger Hinkle 818-9488. friendly players will be there awaiting your arrival should you $12 carpool. Bring money for lunch at Wisdom’s. Bocce
Pres. Karl Dalla Rosa 825-1982 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Bocce Courts May-October, 7 PM, evening play November-April, 2 PM, afternoon play
Time sure flies when your having fun. It’s time, once again, for the start of our summer hours. Beginning Monday, May 2, we will be starting at 7 PM. Let’s kick off with a small meeting and celebration. Bring a favorite appetizer to share. We should try to be there about 6 PM this time. Please join us and let the fun begin.
choose to join us.
Ladies Wednesday Bridge Pres. Lynne Wohner, 336-9908, Lwohner@msn.com Wednesday, 12:15-3 PM, Activity Center/Navajo
Spring has sprung, and we hope you will spring into Wednesday afternoon bridge with us. New members and seasonal visitors are always welcome in our fun group. We play until 3 PM, changing partners after six hands with timed intervals to keep play moving. Bring 50¢ entry fee for prize money. Hope you signed up for our Spring Luncheon April 6 at 11:30 AM. No open play that day.
Book Clubs
Great Books Pres. Barbara Gates 825-7645 VP Jeff Amthor 825-4571 scov.great.books@gmail.com October-May, First and Third Wednesday, 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon
All residents are invited to join us as we discuss the book Imperfect Ideal: Utopian and Dystopian Visions, a collection of modern and ancient literature by Dostoyevsky, Homer, Aristotle, Rachel Carson, Vladimir Lenin, Oscar Wilde, Augustine of Hippo, Thomas More and 15 other noteworthy thinkers (available from Great Books Foundation, 800-2225870). The collection considers questions about how communities should be structured and governed for the welfare of their citizens, revealing some of the best and worst aspects of utopian and dystopian visions. On April 6, Linda Piele will lead our discussion of the essay On the Cannibals (c. 1580) by Michel de Montaigne. Then, April 20, Esther Berlot will coordinate discussion of The Dream of a Ridiculous Man (1877) by Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky, his last short story. No dues during 2015-16.
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Mixed Social Bridge Pres. Barney Budreck 825-2172 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8-11 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
The best three hours of your day could start by playing bridge. Bring a friend or find one upon your arrival. We welcome you to join us.
Practice Bridge Pres. Joe Pheanis 818-9144 Sec./Treas. Louise Lines 825-6673 Monday, Wednesday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Tuesday Night Partners Bridge Pres. Rita Quin 825-3885 VP and Treas. Jerry Cohen 818-2151 Tuesday, 6:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo/Hohokam
Tuesday evening is a popular bridge night for couples with 11 tables many evenings. Plan to come early for play begins promptly at 6:30 PM. We will soon elect officers for the coming year which begins July
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1. Perhaps you will be available to serve one year as president, secretary, or treasurer. Bunco
Fern 825-8127 Pat 825-7198 Fourth Tuesday, 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Canasta
Drop off used ink cartridges in the basket provided just outside the CLC. The club donates them to Coronado K-8 school’s Parent Teachers Organization to fund a multitude of projects. Class and Help Sessions: Register directly with the instructor either by phone or email, whichever the instructor prefers. For a PDF copy of the class schedules go to the club’s website, click the Class Schedules tab, from the Class Schedules page, click the month you wish to download. Hard copies are also available outside the CLC.
April Computer Classes Schedule Class Name Dates Time Windows 10 (Bring your computer to class and email a list of questions A fun game; please join us. Don’t know how to play, we’ll before class) Limit 15 show you. Quarter a game, and we usually get three games 1 Session Tue., Apr. 12 10 AM-Noon in. Annual dues are $5 and due now. Meet some new friends Leo Belardinelli lbelardinelli@outlook.com or play with some old friends. iPad/iPhone Limit 12 1 Session Wed., Apr. 13 1-3 PM Clay Peg Bushong jerpegbushong@hotmail.com Pres. Joan Kelley 734-255-9644 Basic Excel 1 Session Tue., Apr. 19 9:30-11:30 AM September-May, First Thursday, 1 PM, Artisan Center/Pottery Sue Lane sklane6970@aol.com Android Phone/Tablet 2 Sessions Thu., Apr. 21 and 28 1-3 PM Karen Hasselbach candydish7@gmail.com Google Keep for Android (no iPhones or iPads) Requirement: Download Google Keep from Google Play Store on your device before coming to class. Limit 6 1 Session Wed., Apr. 27 1-3 PM Garry Buck garrybuck1@gmail.com Help Sessions for PC and Mac Users Sprig Making Class 4 Sessions Wed., Apr. 6 and 20 1-3 PM Spring brings the annual Show and Tell luncheon meet- Tue., Apr. 12 and 26 1-3 PM Bob Segebrecht 825-5480 Thursday, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
ing with the SaddleBrooke clay group. This year SCOV Clay Club hosts on Monday, April 11, 11 AM-2 PM, Activity Center/Navajo. Club members can sign up in the studio to attend and bring a dish. Recent classes have included how to make creamer and sugar sets and another on tripod pots. Glazing classes for new members are taking place regularly and cleaning days are always followed by a social hour with conversation and snacks. The Kiln team is firing at will with lots of good results, while the Glaze team stays busy keeping up with demand. The group enjoyed an extended social hour arranged by the Social Events team at the Desert Oasis center recently, where spouses and guests tagged along to enjoy drinks and appetizers. Thank you to all who step up to work and serve. Computer - Vistoso Computer Society (VCS)
Membership October-May General Meetings
David Johnson 825-6994 Contact Del Salvaterra 834-5146 November-March, 1 PM, Auditorium scovcomputer.com
There is no general meeting in April. Membership is required for all classes, help sessions, assistance from other computer club members and the right to join the ListServ (online bulletin board). To know more about or join the PC or Mac ListServ, go to the club’s website homepage. The club is now collecting dues for 2016, $10/household. Checks, not cash, will be accepted at the meetings or send to Dave Johnson, 2427 Nasturtium, with the application form. The application form is available outside the CLC (Computer Learning Center) in the Welcome Center or you can download it from the club’s website homepage.
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Cribbage
Robert Hines 825-2208 First and Third Thursday, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
Our next tournament will be April 21. New players are welcome. Come join us.
Dance Groups Ballroom - Villanellas
Pres. Evelyn Holthus 818-1042 Membership Jerry Bode 818-1116 Sec. Leo Belardinelli 989-9314 October-April Dances: Third Friday
This will be the last Villanellas dance. We welcome previous members to come and reminisce. Swing into spring by attending the Villanellas Spring Ballroom Dinner dance April 15, Auditorium. Social 5:30 PM, dinner 6 PM, dance 6:30-9:30 PM. Open seating. Refreshments included, you may BYOB. Enjoy the dancing and listening to the live music of the Tom Patrick Band. Open to everyone, invite your friends. This dance will include a complete, full course, sit down dinner, a plated salad and a family style main course of vegetables, stuffed beef tenderloin or salmon. The food is to be catered by The Views Restaurant. Note: Since this dance includes a catered dinner, you must buy tickets in advance. There will be no tickets sold at the door. If you can’t buy tickets at the scheduled dates and times, please contact one of the officers.
Ticket sales Tuesday, April 5 and Thursday, April 7, 9-11 AM Activity Center/Lobby, members $10 pp, nonmembers $20 pp.
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Dancin’ Dynamos Dancin’ Dynamos Performers, Hula and Jazz Tap members are invited to join us for a get-together luncheon Thursday, April 14, 11 AM-1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo. Food, dessert and beverage will be provided. Come and meet your fellow dancers. Sign-up sheet in the Dance Studio or email Del dslittlebrownga@gmail.com by Thursday, April 7.
Dancin’ Dynamos Performers
Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 Tappers-Cloggers-Stage, Friday, 3 PM, Dance Studio Hula - Aloha Hula Sisters
Del Salvaterra 520-834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com Beginning Hula, Thursday, 1-2 PM, Dance Studio Intermediate Hula, Thursday, 2-3 PM, Dance Studio Practice Third and Fourth Monday, 1-3 PM, Dance Studio
It is not too late to come join us. Learn kahiko (ancient) and ‘auna (contemporary/modern) styles of hula dancing. Dance steps are not strenuous but you will get a good workout. If you are new or need a refresher, you will learn the basic hands and feet movement to easy choreography. For continuing/intermediate hula dancers, we will review previously learned choreography and learn new ones.
Jazz Tap Contact Jacquie Katsones 520-638-8854 jkatsones@gmail.com Jazz Dance Class: Tuesdays,1-1:45 PM, Dance Studio Jazz/Tap Dance Class: Tuesdays,1:45-2:30 PM, Dance Studio
Learn jazz moves and tap steps and combinations to contemporary/pop and Broadway music for exercise and fun. Meet our new instructor, Jacquie, a new SCOV resident with many years experience in jazz and tap. You will need to register to attend either one or both classes. Note that the Jazz dance class has reached maximum number of students. Contact Jacquie to be placed on the waitlist. Folk Dance Club of SCOV
Harvey Gardner 308-5616 Savear@cs.com Friday, 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 2 Folk dancing is more fun than a treadmill and excellent exercise for brain, balance, muscle and mood. For most dances we hold hands in a circle performing non-gymnastic steps to the fascinating musical rhythms of diverse cultures (including the USA). No partner or prior experience needed. A typical session consists of 15 folk dances. Instructions are given for every dance. Come and see if this international dance form is right for you. To view us in action Google search Folk Dance SCOV YouTube.
Join the Posse The Ultimate Neighborhood Watch Keep our neighborhood safe. Call Bob Hefner 825-4825 18
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Rock ‘N Roll
Pres. Francine Saccio 825-6526 scovrandrclub@gmail.com Membership Judy MacGregor 415-971-0236 judymacmv@yahoo.com
Happy spring. Enjoy the spring weather of April. There is no dance this month. If you are interested in joining the club in the new membership year beginning September 1, please email or call Judy MacGregor with your name, email address, home address and phone information. Membership applications will be emailed the beginning of July. Search Google for SCOV Rock and Roll Club YouTube for interesting skits. Rock on.
Line Dancing - Sunliners
Pres. Barbara Hall rainbowsek@juno.com M embership Karen Perkins karenjperkins@comcast.net email: scsunliners@gmail.com
All classes, practices and dances are held in the Auditorium unless otherwise noted.
Dances: Open Line Dance Spring Dance Party Classes: Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Practices: Level 3 Level 2-3 Transitional Level 1 Level 3 Level 2 Schedule Changes: Thu., Apr. 14 Last Level 2-3
Fri., Apr. 1, 6:30-8:30 PM Sat., Apr. 9, 5:30-9 PM Sat., 9-10 AM Sat., 10:15-11:15 AM Sat., Apr. 2-9, 11:30 AM-12:15 PM 1st & 3rd Sun., 11 AM- 12:30 PM, Dance Studio Wed., 2-3 PM, Dance Studio Wed., 3:05-4: PM, Dance Studio Thu., 2:45-3:55 PM, Auditorium Thu., 3:55-5 PM, Auditorium Practice cancelled Transition Practice until October will be May 4
Square Dancing - Sundancers
Pres. Jane Macdonald 520-272-0014 ejmacdonald7@gmail.com Dances Wednesday, 7 PM, Auditorium sundancersquarestucson.com
If you are looking for mental stimulation, low-impact aerobic activity and want to make friends while staying in shape, try the Sundancers Square Dance Club. We will now be including karaoke at our dances so bring your best voice and let’s have a good time. Our regular weekly dances are with club caller Rick Gittelman and held on Wednesday nights from 7-9 PM. Admission is $4 pp for members and $5 pp for nonmembers. Club membership fees are now due. In order not to be charged as a guest, please get them in as soon as possible. Annual dues $7.50 pp. Our annual election took place on March 2 . Officers are: Pres., Jane MacDonald; Co-VP, Fred and Deena Harris; Sec., Karen Duellman; Co-Treas., Roger and Jane Radomsky. Stay tuned for further information on our summer dance schedule. Don’t forget to check out our website.
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Western Dancing - Kactus Kickers
Pres. Yvette Schulz 825-0797 hyschulz@gmail.com Dances November-April, Second Friday, Auditorium Membership Preston Sheriff 825-3101 pdsheriff@comcast.net scovkactuskickers.com
Come join us April 8, for our Spring Roundup Dance with great music by the Clear Country Band. This will be a catered burger event (chicken, beef and veggie) BYOB. Dessert, soft drinks and set-ups will be provided. Doors open 5:30 PM and dancing starts 6:30 PM. In appreciation to our club members, your dance ticket price will be reduced to only $5 pp so y’all come and have a stomping good time.
Tickets: $5 pp members, $20 pp nonmembers Ticket sales: 9-11 AM, Activity Center/Lobby Friday, April 1; Monday, April 4; Tuesday, April 5 Ticket Contact: John and Cherry Sand 520-308-5883
Not a member yet? For $7 pp you can join this fun SCOV country western dance club. We look forward to seeing you on the dance floor. Day Trippers
Chair Warren Cuthbert 818-1282 Co-Chair Laura Suchocki 612-7226 Membership Carol Guibert and Barbara Phillips Second Friday, 9 AM, Activity Center/Navajo Fri., Apr. 8 Omelet Breakfast, 8 AM $8 pp members and house guests only. Monitors: Laura Suchocki 612-7226 and Kathy Garver 345-2188. Mon. - Fri., Apr. 11-15 San Diego, CA., 4 nights, 5 days, Sgl. $950; Dbl. $1,360. Includes roundtrip transportation, 5 meals, lodging at Best Western Hacienda Hotel, fees and tips. Also includes admission to Sea World, Zoo, Safari Park, museums, tour of Hotel Del Coronado, tour of carrier Midway and choice of 15 other activities. Bus check in begins at 6:30 AM departs promptly at 7 AM. Monitor: Kathy Garver 345-2188. Tue., May 10 Shamrock Farms, Casa Grande. $55 pp. Includes bus, driver tip, tour and lunch. Bus leaves at 9 AM. Monitors: Carol Guibert 404-1462 and Rosemary Dalla Rosa 825-1982. Sun., June 19 Ice Cream Social. $2 pp, monitors: Rosemary Dalla Rosa 825-1982 and Carol Vandaveer 820-1583. Mon., July 11 Free Wildhorse Casino trip. Monitor: Edie Phillips 297 3920. Sun.-Thu., Aug. 14-18 Santa Fe, NM., 4 nights, 5 days, sgl. $985, dbl. $1,310 Includes roundtrip transportation, eight meals, lodging, fees and tips. Also includes Flamenco show, back stage tour of Opera facility, visit to Black Canyon, Gun nison National Park and one way ride on the Durango/Sil verton train. Santa Fe Opera tickets to Don Giovanni, dinner and lecture sold separately at $205 pp. $200 deposit due March 11 meeting. Balance, including opera tickets, due June 10 meeting. Monitors: Kathy Garver 345-2188 and Edie Phillips 297-3920. Come to our meetings and hear more about these and future trips. Be sure to bring your checkbook to every meeting.
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Sun City Oro Valley Democrat Club
Pres. Maureen Salz 520-240-0049 mosalz@outlook.com Second Saturday, 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo scovdemocraticclub.wix.com/scov-democratic-club
Three Democratic candidates are scheduled for the April 9 meeting: Corin Hammond, State Representative, Legislative District 11; Tom O’Halleran, First Congressional District; and F. Ann Rodriguez, Pima County Recorder. Time will be allotted for Q & A of each candidate. Our annual club picnic is Saturday, May 7, 4-6 PM, Auditorium. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from and speak to 14 Democratic candidates. Tickets $25, in advance from Ben Love 520-825-8064, or at the door. Cost includes hamburgers, brats and veggie burgers, sides, drinks and desserts. Please remember that Impact of Southern Arizona always needs our nonperishable food donations. They also accept monetary donations. Dues for 2016-2017, $10 pp can be mailed to Pam Dage, 1766 E. Crown Ridge Way. Meetings are open to all residents regardless of political affiliation. Dinner ’N Show
Pres./Membership Chairperson Marcia Polley 818-9073 Julie Balogh 818-1046 Third Tuesday, 9:15 AM, Auditorium
All are welcome to join us for our monthly meetings. Bring your checkbook to the meeting. We prefer not to take cash. Nonmembers are welcome to come to shows with an additional $3 service fee.
All Night Strut at Phoenix Theater. Meal at The Old Spaghetti Factory. Bus, lunch and show $85. Bus leaves at 11:30 AM. Marcia Polley 818 9073. Wed., May 18 Ravenhearse Dinner and Death at Dakota Restaurant in Trail Dust Town. Bus, dinner and show $75. Gay Russell 825-5763. Sat., Apr. 9
Buses leave on time behind the Welcome Center. Dog Club - Fido’s Friends
Pres. Marge Gustafson margustafson@gmail.com Membership/Sec. Elaine Deeter 825-5388 November, January and March, Third Thursday, 2 PM, Activity Center/Hopi
Fido’s Friends is the club responsible for the Dog Park. If you and your dog would like to use the park, contact Elaine Deeter, to join the club and get a key to the park. Dogs enjoy their free-running time at the park. We have just completed Snake Aversion Training, and Colorado River Toad Aversion will be set after the first rains of the summer. All club members will be notified by email of the date and time for this training.
Attention Casual Golfers Are you a golfer with some experience who would like to go out with like-minded players for a friendly game? Would you like the joy of playing with or without rules, score keeping, handicaps and just have fun? Please join us on Thursday, April 14, 3:30-5 PM, The Views Restaurant/Patio for an informal no host get together to meet others and develop phone and email lists. Couples and singles welcome.
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Different Drummers Women’s Circle
Five Crown Card Game
Leader Bobi Borenstein 825-8856 donbobi173@gmail.com Co-Leader Zona Boss 520-638-6644 zona1boss@gmail.com Wednesday, 2-4 PM 2338 E. Montrose Canyon Dr.
Co-Pres.: Rosemary Dalla Rosa 825-1982 Helen Slusher 822-4939 Saturday, 4:30 PM or 5:30 PM, Desert Oasis
We have started a new card game. It’s so easy to learn and lots of fun. Please come and join us. We promise you a really fun game and lots of new friends. Bring quarters and dimes, because each game costs 12 dimes and one quarter. Those who can come at 4:30 PM play three games, and those who come at 5:30 PM play two games. Questions call Rosemary or Helen. Garden Club
Co-Pres. Zona Boss 520-638-6644 zona1boss@gmail.com Co-Pres. Deanna Haselwander 825-5291 frank2997@aol.com Next season we will meet October-April, Second Tuesday, 12:30 PM, Auditorium We will meet at the above address through April and will return to our summer location at the Catalina Vista in May. Members will receive emails regarding the dates and times, in addition to information in the May Tipster. The Different Drummers Women’s Circle provides a community drum circle for any woman wanting to connect with others through hand drumming using African Djembe drums, handheld Native American frame drums and other small percussion. Drums and instruments are provided for guests. Join us to drum, laugh and meet new friends. For centuries, people worldwide have used group drumming to energize minds and bodies, strengthen community bonds, release stress and celebrate life. Energetic Exercise
Carole Tracy 825-1187 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8-9 AM, Auditorium
Genealogy
Have a heart, happy and healthy. Join with SCOV friends, new and old, as we enjoy a wonderful workout with instructor Sally Martinez. She really knows how to get us seniors moving. You’ll enjoy the fun variety of aerobic and weight exercise plus lots of balance and stretch moves to help your body to be strong and flexible. Whether you are a golfer, play tennis, dance or just appreciate being able to get around comfortably to the many activities you enjoy, Energetic Exercise will help you be in better shape for them all. Current members, please pay your annual $3 dues before leaving for the summer. Come join us. New members are always welcome, men and women. Your get-acquainted class is free. Tickets are only $30 for 12 classes. Euchre
Jack and Barb Matthies 825-4891 Jack and Maria Welch 520-395-1205 Monday, Meet 5:45 PM, Play 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
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Pres. Karen Hasselbach candydish7@gmail.com Monitor Training Joan Allen 825-4464 Mentoring Holly Gibson 825-8808 ghgibson@live.com October-May, Second Tuesday, 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo scvgs.org
Our April 12 speaker is Mary Ann Call on Evernote, the powerful app designed for notetaking and organizing in searchable text, webpages, photos, voice memo, etc. Evernote supports OS, iOS, Chrome, Android, Microsoft Windows and more operating systems. Hear how this can help your genealogy research. Everyone is welcome. Want to research in the genealogy room? Not sure when it is opened by a monitor? Just check our website listed above, click on the calendar in right hand upper corner. Need help from a mentor? Contact Holly Gibson or check the calendar for her schedule in our room. Gin Rummy
George Riley 818-0877 Thursday and Saturday, 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro
Don’t watch TV every night. Come play euchre, a fastmoving game. Meet your neighbors and make new friends. If you are new to the game, we will be glad to teach you. Bring your smile and 50¢. We look forward to seeing you. Put your empty aluminum cans to work for SCOV. Deposit only empty, rinsed aluminum cans in the box outside the Activity Center
Our season is coming to a close and we have to say goodbye to our seasonal members. Our last meeting will be held Wednesday, April 6, 12:30 PM, Auditorium. The speakers are the handsome and charming young men from Golder Ranch Fire Department. The topic is Critters In Our Desert and Maybe Your Yard. Dues for 2016-2017 $5 pp, $8/cpl will be collected at the April general meeting or contact Florence Duckett 825-1994 delflojs@q.com no later than August to get your name in the Garden Club Yearbook. To signup for the class on making potato necklaces and earrings, contact Zona Boss. Wear your potato jewelry to the next meeting. We are planning some summer activities, so be sure we have your email and/or phone number. Have a wonderful summer and we will see you next October.
We play team games by drawing cards for partners with no choice of teammates or tables. There are no dues or fees for this club. Games have comparatively low stakes.
kitchen door. The Community Assistance Committee uses the funds from recycling to purchase items for the Loan Room.
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Hiking
Gun Club
Pres. Warren Cuthbert 818-1282 Membership Don Nolan 825-5570 October-April, Second Wednesday, 2 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam
The Gun Club is for people who have an interest in learning about guns, shooting, personal protection and firearm safety. You do not need to be a club member, own a gun or have any experience with firearms to come to Gun Club meetings. We especially invite women, who are interested in learning about firearm safety and self-protection with or without a gun, to attend. People are frequently interested in learning the laws and regulations about carrying a gun, what is required to obtain an Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit and our local shooting range. Club members are encouraged to bring any new or interesting guns/accessories to the meeting for people to see or any guns they want to sell/ trade. At some meetings, we have guest speakers from law enforcement or other gun related organizations. Hand and Foot
Bonnie Arneson 225-0124 Sunday, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
Come join us for a fun game of Hand and Foot. If you have never played before, we will be happy to teach you. Bring three quarters with you. You may play one time before joining. One-time dues $5 pp. No yearly dues. We start promptly at 1:30 PM, so please come a few minutes early and be able to stay until 4 PM. Havurah
Pres. Daryl Cohen 267-250-7240 darylcohen@aol.com Corresponding Secretary Merle Schlesinger 678-778-0730
Havurah is a social group that shares an interest in Jewish culture. Our meetings and events are open to all. Everyone had a super time at our March Movie and Lunch event. Mark your calendar for our annual Second Night Passover Seder and other club events.
Brown-bag Lunch Wed., Apr. 6, 11:30 AM, Catalina Vista General Meeting Mon., Apr. 11, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista. Our speaker, Dr. Renate Schulz, lived in Africa for many years. She will speak on mysterious Mali: Life in Sub Saharan Africa. Second Night Passover Seder Sat., Apr. 23, 5 PM, Activity Center. $30 member/ $35 nonmember. Ticket sales for Seder, Wed., Apr. 6, 10 AM Noon, Activity Center. Mon., Apr. 11, 6:30 PM before general meeting, Catalina Vista. Thu., Apr. 14, 10 AM Noon, Activity Center. Please wear nametags and bring nonperishable food items for Community Food Bank. Not receiving the weekly email newsletter This Week in SCOV? Go to the scovaz.com, News & Info, E-news Sign Up and complete the form. Then you’ll be in the know about all the happenings in SCOV.
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Dave Fraser 825-4344 http://SCOVhiking.wix.com/vistosohikingclub
A recent hike included a closeup view of the wildlife tunnel recently completed as part of the Oracle Road widening project. Unfortunately, our club members did not spot any wildlife during their brief visit. On March 26, we enjoyed the annual meeting, our last social gathering of the season. A brief business meeting followed our guest speaker from the Desert Museum, whose topic was From Hawks to Hummingbirds. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments ended the event on a festive note. Our sincere gratitude goes to Jim Brandl as well as his very capable committee for planning and presenting this event. Our best wishes to those who will be leaving for the season. Have a safe and enjoyable summer. We look forward to your return. Horseshoes
Ray Coleman 825-2789 Ron Knudson 825-9307 October-April, Tuesday and Thursday, 2 PM; May-September, 8 AM The Pits at Catalina Vista ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement
Pres. Lei Lane Bammel 818-0017 Curriculum Jane Myerson jmyerson@gmail.com Registration Karen/Sherwin Koopmans skkoops@gmail.com Samplers Gaston Meloche ILR Samplers@gmail.com suncityilr.com
The first registration period for the 12 fall courses ended March 31, but one can still sign up for any of the four free summer courses that are still open. Complete course descriptions and registration directions can be found on the club’s website. Registration for fall is August 8-31. Mail before that time will not be processed so your check will sit in the box. Jane Myerson and her curriculum committee are looking for people to moderate winter 2017 courses and beyond. Please contact her if you or a person you know might be a potential contributor, especially for Beginning Chess. A course can be as short as two weeks or as long as 10. Gaston Meloche and his Sampler committee are also receptive to ideas and potential presenters. If you have not been receiving the weekly club emails, make sure the Koopmans have your correct address. Thank you, volunteers. Japanese Flower Arranging
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Karate
Instructor Paul Lauff 548-5725 paullauff@hotmail.com Pres. Fred Hargrave 825-1779 Wednesday, 9 AM-Noon, AFC/Studio 1 Mah Jongg
Pres. Joyce Unger 825-8069 Treas. Barbara Gray 307-733-6544 Thursday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Business meeting, First Thursday
of medicine for Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the U of A, where she teaches integrative medicine energy medicine, and ceremony. She also has a private integrative medicine practice in Tucson. Dr. Chiasson is co-author with Dr. Andrew Weil of Self-Healing with Energy Medicine, and creator of The Sounds True programs Energy Healing for Beginners and Energy Healing: The Essentials of Self-Care. Club-sponsored event: Plant Based Gluten Free Potluck group will meet Wednesday, April 20, 5:30 PM, same meeting rooms as club meeting. If interested, RSVP to Jackie and Dale Alger djalger@comcast.net.
We welcome you to join us for a rousing game of Mah Jongg. Mexican Train Dominoes
Membership Chair Wye Mace 825-8738 Second and Fourth Saturday, 6 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
First night of play for people wanting to learn will cost $1 pp, or join for $7 pp for the year. Please arrive by 5:45 PM.
Women’s Pan (Panguingue)
Ena Mindel 818-7780 Monday, Friday, 1-4 PM, Wednesday, 9 AM-12:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro
Pan (Panguingue) is an enjoyable and interesting card game. Come watch us play at any session. If you like what you see, we’ll teach you to play. Vistoso Photo
Modelers
Pres. Fred Faust 907-3469 fjfaust1030@gmail.com Second Friday, 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge http://www.tprall.com/wp/
Modelers president Fred Faust is shown after presenting a plaque to Katy Melcher honoring her late husband, Bill. He was responsible for organizing the Modelers Club in 1993. The plaque Photo by Tom Prall will be mounted on the wall of the Modelers Room. If you have not seen the Modelers Room please stop by any time you see someone working there. You are more than welcome. All SCOV residents are welcome at our monthly meetings and the use of the Modelers Room. The room is open 24/7 to all members, providing space to build models and to assist in building and operating the new HO train layout. Come to our meetings, you will see what we are about and you may enjoy a cup of coffee and a sweet roll. From time to time, we schedule field trips of interest to modelers. Natural Health and Wellness
Sherokee llse 818-3279 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com Third Wednesday, 2:30 PM, Catalina Vista/ Mt. Kimball and Pusch Ridge scovnaturalwellness.com
Our mission: To discuss, share and provide natural ap proaches to health and wellness. Annual dues $3 pp. First meeting is free. In her presentation Supplements for Natural Health, Dr. Ann Marie Chiasson, M.D., will cover some of the most commonly used herbs and dietary supplements for heath, vitality and memory as we age. You’ll learn effective, natural ways to support your overall well-being and you’ll have an opportunity to ask Dr. Chiasson your quesDr. Chiasson tions. She is Clinical Assistant Professor
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Pres. Pat Mulligan 825-9977 September-May Second and Fourth Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista vistosophotoclub.weebly.com
Maui Swimmer by Pam Maddern On April 13, join us for a presentation by Lindsey Baker, Educator at the U of A’s CCP (Center for Creative Photography.) Lindsey will be discussing the CCP’s current exhibit, The Lives of Pictures: Forty Years of Collection at the Center for Creative Photography. This exhibit commemorates the CCP’s 40th year, with a selection of distinctive objects from its collection. It also brings together photographs and their related stories, including those told by curators, archivists and other key figures from the CCP’s past and present. Our photo lab will be open 1 PM, Tuesday, April 19, for members to use Photoshop Elements, print photos, cut mats and exchange ideas. The competition April 27 will be Night Photography; the judge will be John Nemerovski, Tucson digital photography instructor. Enjoy viewing the club’s photo gallery of digital-competition submissions on our website. Guests are always welcome. Please join us.
Fridays in April Happy Hour Music at The Views April 1 Ivan Denis April 8 Grams & Krieger April 15 David Rychener April 22 Corey Spector April 29 Duo Vibrato
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Pickleball Pres. Steve Alverdes, salverdes@gmail.com Treas. Renee Steinmetz, steinwhit@att.net Trainers: Judy MacGregor 415-971-0236, Judy Cornelius 818-6610 Al Womac 425-765-2062, Brenda Hawkins 531-0256
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Mark your calendars for the big event of the SCOV Pickleball Club spring season: the spring meeting and social gathering on Thursday, April 7, 5 PM, Activity Center/Kiva Patio. The board scheduled this event earlier than usual this year, in the hope that more of our pickleball-playing seasonal residents can attend. All club members and spouses are invited to this potluck party. As the days get longer and the sun gets hotter, pickleball under the lights becomes an increasingly appealing option. Evening play takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 PM. All members are welcome. To register to get updates and advisories, contact Al Womac, biggdawg46@hotmail.com. Pilates
Mary Ayers 638-7916 scov.pilates@gmail.com Monday, 3 PM, Thursday, 1:30 PM, AFC/Studio
The Joseph Pilates system of exercises has never been in such high demand. His exercises have been around now for 40 years. Fortunately, Sun City offers the Joseph Pilates classes here twice per week. People ask, “Can the benefits of this Pilates method, which come from the strengthening and stretching exercises we do, really develop the body’s core (abdomen and back muscles), increase spine mobility and build flexibility?” The answer is a definite “Yes.” Additional benefits you’ll see from taking our group mat classes will include better balance, more muscle tone and increased stamina. We have two instructors who are both very experienced in the Joseph Pilates system. The cost is only $8/class and the annual club dues are $20 pp. Please feel free to stop by and watch one of our classes. Contact Mary Ayers. Pinochle
Dave Flatness 425-443-3708 Wednesday, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
We play single deck and rotate partners every four hands. Bring 50¢ for your tally. The first Wednesday is treat night. The third Wednesday is birthday night. If your skills are a little rusty, we will get you up to speed quickly. Annual dues $6 pp. Poets Corner
Sharyn Rafieyan 825-6762 ssrafieyan@icloud.com Monday, 9:30-11:30 AM, WC1
Recently deceased poet, C.D. Wright, declared: “Spring clings to poetry. It brings forth possibility.” She also claimed: “Poets do not have the answer. They say what they see. They take their own pulse.” Resident poet Elise Asch offers her perspective on the global plight of refugees in this excerpt from Waves of Despair: “I look back just this once/house turned to ashes/horse, cart and goats/stolen by the marauders/I walk endlessly to the sea/squeeze my way onto a rubber raft/mid-ocean it bursts open/like an overfull condom/spilling out humanity/ young and old/into an ocean/dark and cold…” Courtesy of one-day winter workshops led by Poets Corner members, Harvey Gardner and Adrian Korpel, we benefited from interesting prompts and experimented with
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Japanese forms and poems in translation. Thanks to all, we continue to learn from mutual critiques, as well as the quality of work presented each week. Poker
Men’s Dealer’s Choice Poker Steve Dirks 520-429-3303 stevenkdirks@gmail.com Tuesday, Thursday, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/ Saguaro
Dealer’s choice: Texas hold’em, Omaha, seven-card stud, criss cross, slide-rule and a couple of five-card draw variations. The dealer antes 25¢. All games are high-low except for Texas hold’em which is high only. Stakes are 25¢ for the early bets and either 25¢ or 50¢ for the last two bets.
Men’s Friday Poker Bob Arms 520-395-1697 bobarms44@gmail.com Friday, 5:45-8:45 PM, Desert Oasis/ Saguaro
Easygoing informal poker with low stakes. We play high only, five draw, five stud, seven stud, Omaha, Texas hold’em and iron cross (criss cross). No dues. Bring your own refreshments. Cards are provided. The dealer will ante for all players and choose the game. Absolute requirements are to leave politics and religion at the front door and come to enjoy three hours of no-hassle understandable poker. We welcome new fellows. Bring your nickels, dimes and quarters. Call Bob Arms to review the rules of play before your first game. Prepare & Share Dining
Colin Kaltenbach kltnbch@yahoo.com Gail Shepard Tuxedo615@msn.com
The program year is almost over for our club. There is one more group event you will want to attend. This gathering will be held Friday, April 8, 6 PM, Catalina Vista. The focus will be on Rio 2016 Summer Olympics. The Views Restaurant will present entrees with a Brazilian flair. Enjoy grilled, sliced beef and chicken with side sauces, black beans, rice, a mixed green salad and cornbread. Dessert will be coconut custard with Acai sauce. BYOB. Guests are welcome. Your payment of $20 pp should be made out to Prepare and Share Dining Club and mailed to June Rector, 1733 E. Mellow Trail. Officers will be elected at this meeting. New ideas, themes and fellow food enthusiasts are always welcome. Contact the above officers. Sun City Vistoso Quilters
Carol Guibert 520-404-1462 carolguibert1@gmail.com Second and Fourth Tuesday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro Our quilt show was another amazing success. The rooms were packed both days with quilt admirers. Our raffle quilt was won by one of our SCOV residents, Anna Dugan, who was so excited to have it as hers. We will continue to have our bimonthly meetings in April as our seasonal friends pack up to leave.
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Racquetball
Pres. Jim Hansen 490-0547 jghansen@gci.net Sec./Treas. Sec/Treas. Mike Steinmetz 955-7833 Open Doubles Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8-10 AM
Time is flying. Hard to believe that our annual barbecue has already taken place and we’re in our last full-cast month of play for this season. Lots of good play left, though, so come down to our court on regularly scheduled days and beat the ball with us. It’s good exercise, teaches good hand/ eye coordination and is just plain good fun. Early Music Recorder Ensemble
Joyce Minks 825-0642 minkster42@comcast.net Tuesday, 12:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
Do you have a recorder? Want to learn or improve your skills? Would you like to play in a group? Soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. SCOV visitors welcome. RV Club - Sundowners
Member information Meade Davis 307-630-5330 mdwy11@gmail.com October-May, Second Monday, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball
This month the program will feature a presentation by a representative from Frost RV, who will talk about their services and answer maintenance questions. On Tuesday, April 12, members will gather for the RV Club’s annual BBQ and Campout at Catalina State Park. This event will be free to members with a $5 pp charge for guests. Bring a potluck dish to share, your own meat for the BBQ and your table setting, BYOB. We will gather for Happy Hour at 4 PM. The group Way Out West is back this year to entertain us around the campfire. April 24-28 trip is to Silver City, New Mexico. The sales table for used RV-related items will continue at all monthly meetings. Members who find they have items that they can no longer use, may bring them to sell at the meeting. Republican Club
Pres. Darwin Thornton 520-638-7024 scv.repub@gmail.com Third Tuesday, 3 PM, Auditorium
The presidential preference ballots have been tallied and almost weekly there seems to be another hat thrown into the ring for CD1 Congressional District 1, U.S. House of Representatives seat. How are we to discern the proper candidate for any of the many positions we’ll be voting on later this year? Come to the April meeting and you’ll be given a short tutorial explaining the hows and whys of navigating the electoral process. St. Phillips Social Club
Abby Marier 825-4878 absma@comcast.net Monday, April 18, 4:30 PM, Activity Center/KivaPatio
Patio party join us as we connect with St. Philip’s-in-the-Hills friends old and new. Warm our hearts with friends in a beautiful setting. This is a pot-luck picnic, please bring your place setting beverage, dish to share. Please RSVP Abby or Ginny Culhane 825-1961.
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Scrabble
Bill Wallace 818-6747 Friday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
The Scrabble Club welcomes new members. We invite you to join us whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced player. The Official Scrabble Player’s Dictionary is our spell-check source. We have several on hand as well as Scrabble sets. Call Bill Wallace or Corinne Kulick 825-7673. Seniors for Kids
Sharon Larsen 818-2791 First Thursday, 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge Sewing Toys, Monday 1-3 PM, Wed 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing Toy Woodworking, various
Wow, what a busy month we had. Thank you to all the volunteers with the food tent, the coffee runners and the rummage helpers during the SCOV courtyard sale. And a huge thank you to everyone in our club and community who donated or purchased our rummage items and raffle tickets. Watch your email for the Thank You Potluck on April 2. Sewing - Thimblelenas
Penny Burroughs 530-545-2642 Monday-Friday, 9 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing
We are training for the Pfaff sewing machines and room orientation Friday, April 15. Sign-up sheets for the sewing machines and monitor training are posted outside the Sewing Room. As a bunch of sewers, our group always welcomes new members. When you join Thimblelenas you can be active in as many of the seven groups as you wish: Pet Beds, Seniors for Kids, Casa Amigas, Sun City Vistoso Quilters, Machine Embroidery, Tapestry Rug Hooking and Cheer Bears.
Casa Amigas Karen Hasselbach 520-360-0215 Monday and Thursday, 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing
We are requesting yarn for baby and children’s hats and baby blankets. We provide this donated yarn if you want to knit for us on your own. We need gently-used towels. We sew baby bibs and burpies that go to TOPS (Teen Outreach Pregnancy Services). We also will put your donated fabric to good use for various projects. Our beautiful quilts go to the VA Hospital, Youth On Their Own and TOPS. Help us help others.
Cheer Bears September-May, Wednesday, 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing Machine Embroidery Sharon Larsen 818-2791 SharLarsen@gmail.com Training Coordinator Karin Frohlich 825-5278 4D Computer Training Debra Dirks 825-2248 Third Thursday, 1:30 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing
Come to the April 21 meeting and share what you’ve been working on. Get inspired with new ideas, and perhaps some new techniques. Call Karen Frolich for lessons on the six-needle machine. If you have paid your Thimblelena dues, then you’re good to go for Embroidery Club too. The Sewing Room is reserved for embroidery on Thursday afternoons, and we’ve been seeing lots of projects. Come check us out some Thursday.
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Pet Beds
Jan Bohe 825-9725 Tuesday, 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing
Cats and dogs come in all sizes. From washable fabric scraps, we sew pet beds from small to an oh-my gosh size for the Humane Society. They appreciate each one sewn for these adoptable pets. We welcome you.
Tapestry Rug Hooking Ann Feeney 818-0340 Tuesday, 9-11 AM, Artisan Center/Sewing
We are always happy to enroll new members and welcome residents who are interested in rug hooking. Shauskopf - Sheepshead
Bill Allen 825-3095 margbill7@gmail.com Tuesday, 10 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis
Happy Hour April 29, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo.
Tickets: $20 pp dinner and $10 for Happy Hour Appetizers. Ticket sales: Thursday, April 7, 10 AM-Noon and Friday, April 8, 1-2 PM. Happy Hour tickets also on Tuesday, April 26, 10-11 AM.
Please wear your badge at all events.
Spanish Cultural Club (SCC)
Stained/Fused Glass
Lei Bammel 818-0017 Juliet Williams 623-565-0153 (fused glass) Fusing: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11 AM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Open Studio, any time Tuesday-Sunday, Artisan Center/Stained Glass
Show ‘N Share
Marion Nelmark 825-9331 Friday, 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon Silversmith and Lapidary
Pres. Hartmut Wagner, 825-4175, hartmutgretel@icloud.com Shop hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PM, Friday, 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Complex/Silversmith Studio First Monday, 3:30 PM, Artisan Center/Silversmith Studio
The Silver and Lapidary Club is in full swing with another class for beginners held in March. A casting session is being planned for this spring, before the seasonal residents take off. Thank you to all instructors for giving of their time and talent. Those interested in making beautiful silver jewelry, stop in and take a look at our studio and get your name on the list for a future class. Sun City Singers
Pres. Nancy Gilbertson 308-5096 Director Don Hess Rehearsals Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 PM, Auditorium
The Sun City Singers thank everyone for making our March 29 Spring Concert a success. Rehearsals begin Tuesday, April 5, 6:30 PM for the Association-sponsored July 4 Independence Day Concert. Come and enjoy hearing your favorite patriotic songs at this open-seating free concert. Look for more details in upcoming Tipsters and posters in SCOV facilities. Sun City Singles
Pres. Karen Curry 708-822-3057 VP Marge Albright 825-1582 Treas. Joyce Melchi 825-8945 Sec. Katy Melcher 825-2729 Dinner Meeting Second Thursday, Happy Hour Last Friday
Singles Golf takes place on Sunday, April 3, at The Views Golf Course; details and sign-up in the Singles Book in the Pro Shop. Debbie serves dinner, April 14, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/ Navajo. Menu: Ham with Brown Sugar Sauce, Ranch Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Roasted Squash and Coconut Spice Cake for dessert. Entertainment, after dinner, will be performed by the Silver Belles dance group.
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Gary Lerch 818-3319 gclerch@comcast.net October, November, January-March Fourth Monday, 7 PM, Catalina Vista
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Do you have an interest in or connection to New England? Would you like to come to a fun party? Mark your calendar for the Summer Pizza Party, Saturday, May 21, 5-8 PM, Desert Oasis. BYOB. Join us for a great time. Ticket price and sales to be announced. For more information, contact Marnie Goodbody at 825-4571, mggoodbody@yahoo.com, or Marjorie Gerdes at 825-5750.
Wyoming
If you have lived in Wyoming and would like to join us for a party on April 9 at 4:30 PM, please call Peggy Gardner 825-4877. Senior Olympics Swim Team
Gordon Gillin 825-8261 swimgordon2@gmail.com
The results of the Green Valley swim meet on March 19 will be in the May Tipster. Gordon Gillin wishes to thank the many well-wishers for their support while he was in the hospital, especially our teammates; the Bolzes, the Taylors, Genevieve Erickson, Carol Sapunar, the Zimmermans, Tim Cronk and Heather Weber, the Goodmans and Judy Gilles. Let’s all look forward to the 2017 season. Table Tennis
Co-Chairs Clive Probert 825-8719 and Francie Galbraith 447-5834
We have play at all levels of ability and welcome new players. If you have not played for a few years, we will help you get back your game with some instruction. It is a great way to keep fit and flexible. We have four tables at Catalina Vista and can provide paddles and balls as needed. Table Tennis Hours of Club Play, Catalina Vista: Women Tue., 1:30-3:30 PM Men/Advanced Women Tue., Thu., 5-8 PM Men/Women Recreational Fri., 4-6 PM Open Club Play Fri., 6-8 PM Clinic by Appointment Sat., 9-10 AM Open Club Play Sat., 10 AM-Noon
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Tai Chi
Co-Chairs Peggy Lombard 825-4833 kandplombard@msn.com Gail Barr gailbarr@gmail.com Thursday, 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 1
The next class session will begin April 14. Join us to improve your balance, flexibility and strength. Most of us think of Tai Chi as a way to prevent falls, improve breathing and reduce stress, but it is so much more. The Harvard Medical School health publication stated that Tai Chi is medication in motion and research by Tufts University School of Medicine credits Tai Chi with decreased pain, improved sleep and mood, and better quality of life. Our instructors, Jose Hernandez-Rivera and Donna Drazenovich, stress the use of Tai Chi in daily life. Club officers welcome your requests for more information. Newcomers, please contact Peggy Lombard for class details. Tennis
Larry Wall, Pres., 248 701-1044 larryandmaureenwall@gmail.com Treas. Bill Pitts, 317 308-8155 wlpitts1@comcast.net Women: Jan Ostrander 818-0006 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7 AM-Noon Men: Sandy Wilson 818-2368 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8 AM-Noon Mixed Doubles: Sandy Kennedy 825-4865 Sunday, 1-3 PM
The ladies enjoyed round robin play and the Valentine’s Day social. UAF/Arizona Cancer Center was the recipient of $275 in donations. Ideas were presented on ways to improve open tennis play. A mixed-doubles party was held on Valentine’s Day followed by food, refreshments and desserts. Twentyfour participants entered the Men’s Doubles Tournament. Teams were divided into three flights. Final winner results: Flight A, Jan Fritz and Steve Alverdes; Flight B, Steve Holmes and Fred Henninger and Flight C, Jim Baker and John O’Hagan. Tournament fees and donations in the amount of $775 will be presented to Seniors For Kids. Thanks to all who participated and to those who gave so generously to support this charity. The general meeting and Spring Social will be Saturday, April 16, 5 PM, Catalina Vista. Sun City Variety Theatre
Marcy Simpson 395-0480 scovtheatre@gmail.com scovtheatre.com Ukulele - Sun City Strummers
Linda Powell 505-4128 suncitystrummers@gmail.com 9 AM Beginners Session, 10 AM Jam Session led by Don Bong Tuesday, 9 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo www.scovaz.com/clubs/ukulele
The Strummers Spring Concert is Friday, April 8, 1 PM, Auditorium. A fun and free afternoon of music, singalongs and surprises, so mark your calendar. We are looking forward to seeing you at this performance. Meanwhile, back at the club, we will be returning to special beginners tutoring by the always-patient and cheery Dave Smith. All Sun City homeowners are invited to check out the fun
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of making music at our weekly ukulele sessions 10 AMNoon on Tuesdays, Desert Oasis. Unit Parties
Unit 14
Our 2016 dinner party will be Saturday, April 2, Activity Center/Navajo, 5 PM for Happy Hour and dinner served at 6 PM. This will be a BYOB event, but soft drinks and mixes will be provided. Dinner will feature Beef Bordelaise and everything good to go with it. Reservations can be made with cash or a check made out to Donna Nielson, 1796 E. Mellow Trail, Phone 520-444-1799. Wallyball and Water Volleyball
Co-Pres. Water Volleyball Rep Dick Munson 612-414-7010 dmunson47@gmail.com Co-Pres. Wallyball Rep Walt Nalewicki 818-9590 wnalewi@gmail.com Recreational Water Vollyball: Sunday and Thursday, 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Pool Competitive Water Volleyball: Monday, 1-3 PM,Desert Oasis/Pool Wallyball: Tuesday and Friday, AFC/Racquetball Court
Water Volleyball players are anxious to see the upgrade to the Desert Oasis pool completed. Club leaders purchased a new super light water volleyball to try on non-competitive days. Much easier on the fingers, but plays well. Highlands water volleyball club uses this type of volleyball. In March, Highlands of Dove Mountain hosted SCOV for a friendly water volleyball competition. Planning is in progress for SCOV to host Highlands this fall. Wallyball players may see some water volleyball players practicing serves in the racquetball court, keeping up the skills and improving for play on competitive days.
Woodcarvers - Barkcarvers - Gourd
Woodcarvers John Shaw 825-1368
Saturday, 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary Barkcarvers Ted Rydzewski 825-8624
Tuesday, 1-4 PM, Thursday, 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary Gourds Kaaren Drent 818-2343, Monday 1-4 PM, Friday, 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary Woodworking
Pres. John Njaa 825-5486 Membership Lauren Strassburg 338-2568 scovwoodworkingclub.com Next meeting May 18, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro Woodshop monitors, we need your help. About nine monitors out of our group of over 20 are carrying the load of keeping the shop open these days. Three or four of those are going way above and beyond the call of duty. They are getting weary and want to spend time with their families. We need more monitors to sign-up to volunteer for shifts. If you are a monitor who is a seasonal resident, please take some shifts before you leave for the summer. Give the full-time residents a break. The nine mentioned will appreciate it. If you feel you need to get up-to-speed on some of the machines and monitor duties, contact Don Jovag 818-1078. Last call on 2016 club dues. If you haven’t paid them, your membership is in jeopardy. Protect your membership and pay them now. Paying your dues ensures our ability to provide the shop supplies that you expect.
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Writers Club
Paul Mercer 333-3490 pawmerc@gmail.com Second and Fourth Friday, 1-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon
Come and exercise your mind by writing a page or two on a different subject for each of our meetings. We assign topics or choose your own. Our supportive group will encourage and entertain you. Starting this year, we will meet through September -May. We hope you will attend. Yoga
Co-Pres. Ursula Jarvis 825-8461 and Ginger Jones 503-319-2635 Monday, 8:30-10 AM, AFC Studio 1 & 2 Tuesday, 10:45 AM-Noon, AFC Studio 1 & 2 Thursday, 3:45-5 PM, AFC Studio 1 & 2 Thursday Chair Yoga, 10:15-11:30 AM, Dance Studio
Club membership required to take all classes. Get membership form and pay $5 pp yearly dues at check in before class. Fee for Tuesday and Thursday classes is $7 pp cash or check. Monday classes have new fee schedule: one class $7 cash/$10 if paying by check; ten class tickets $70 cash/$80 if paying by check. Tickets never expire. Beginners welcome; classes structured for all levels; bring mats and props you require. Yoga promotes balance, flexibility and inner peace.
Town Of Oro Valley
Stagecoach: Great Classics of the Silver Screen at Steam Pump Ranch Friday, April 29, 6:30 PM, 10901 N. Oracle Road, free. Join friends, neighbors and the Oro Valley Historical Society for a special screening of the American Western classic film, Stagecoach (1939), directed by John Ford, and starring Claire Trevor and John Wayne. The film, which was shot in Monument Valley, was selected for preservation in the United States Library of Congress National Film Registry. Don’t miss this historic film, shown in historic Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road. Food and beverages available for purchase.
Partnered Organizations
The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations. SCOV does not sponsor, support, assume responsibility nor liability for the information.
AA
Cora S. 825-5461 coras@Q.com Monday, 12:30 PM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Tuesday, 7 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Alzheimer’s Education and Support Group
Don Dittman 551-6109 Arlene Schneider 825-5741 Last Tuesday, 4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Learn the basics of the disease and how to live with it.
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Bereaved Partners
Facilitator Beatrice Lewis 818-0159
Are you grieving the loss of a partner? This is a support group for you. Call Beatrice Lewis, facilitator, or Lorie Behrmann, 395-1812. Caregivers’ Support Group
Facilitator Ester Leutenberg 818-0016 ester36@gmail.com First and Third Friday, 2-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
If you are caring for a partner, child, parent or any other loved one, this support group will allow you to share with other like-minded people in a safe environment. What’s said in this group, stays with this group. Civic Association
The Civic Association of SCOV Inc. is an advocate in consumer affairs. Established in 1994 as a volunteer resident group, it has successfully dealt with the Pima County Assessor and utility companies and conducted valuable investigations such as blue pipe and roofing problems. We provide an organization where residents can request assistance with problems not covered by SCOV. Marty Abelson 825-3522 cascvi@comcast.net
Residents who want to be on our email list to receive, submit or share home maintenance information, consumer warnings and advisories, residential tax information and resident-related issues not covered by SCOV, should submit their email addresses to the website above. We are nonpolitical and are here to serve our fellow residents. Nonresident emails will not be accepted. Parkinson’s Support
Payton Davies 825-5352 or bpwdavies@gmail.com Third Wednesday, October-April, 10:30 AM-Noon, Desert Springs Exercise Monday and Thursday, 4-5:30 PM, WC3
The next meeting will take place April 20 at Desert Springs, 30 W Lambert Lane, Oro Valley. We will have trainers from Title Boxing coming to talk to us about how boxing can help Parkinson’s patients with balance and strength. They have been meeting with Athlon to understand the best way to instruct us. Please respond to Payton by Monday April 18. SCOV Women’s Auxiliary
Pres. Jane Fairchild 909-5069 Past Pres. Elaine Deeter 825-5388 Finance Marie Gagnon 825-2354 Membership Nancy Montgomery 612-5909 Publicity/Secretary Debbie Francis 402-216-4227 Donations Nancy Williams 818-3178 September-April, Second Tuesday, 9 AM, WC3
Our Auxiliary benefits Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse. Emerge! educates the community by providing presentations on domestic abuse, as well as counseling to child survivors on handling conflict, trauma and abuse. Some donations that would really help Emerge!: gift cards (grocery, Walmart, Target, Home Depot, etc.), hair brushes, conditioner, deodorant, body wash and razors, feminine hygiene items, new twin size blankets, new bath towels, cell phones, cash donations. We will be collecting again this summer for our fall Emerge boutique, so save those gently used accessories (shoes, purses, scarves, jewelry, hats) until we let you know the donation details. We welcome new members and invite you to our next meeting on April 12.
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Survivors of a Loved One Who Died By Suicide
Contact Ester Leutenberg 818-0016 ester36@gmail.com
Survivors of a loved one who died by suicide have unique grief issues and struggles. It is extremely helpful to speak with other people who completely get it. This is a safe atmosphere. What’s said in this room, stays in this room. Vistoso Helpful Hands Vistoso Helpful Hands is an all-volunteer organization helping SCOV residents who find themselves temporarily in a crisis or needy situation. We provide caregiver relief, transportation, animal care, handyman services, light housekeeping, yard care and we will run errands. We also have referrals for longer-term paid help. For help call 410-9498. After the tone, touch in your area code and phone number and hang up. We will call you back. YOTO/Northwest Auxiliary
Kris Cohen 818-2582 krisandearl@msn.com Bring us your broken, your damaged, your tangled masses yearning to be free; bring us the one earring that’s lost it’s mate; send these to help homeless, abandoned YOTO (Youth On Their Own) students stay in school and graduate. Give these youth the opportunity to become educated, self-sufficient members of the community and positively impact their lives and futures. YOTO/NW Auxiliary is collecting scrap gold and silver jewelry and dental metal to send to Garfield Refining with proceeds going to YOTO. Drop off items April 11, 9-11 AM, Activity Center/Lobby. If you cannot make this date call Kris Cohen.
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Extended Community ALOHA (Adult Loss of Hearing Association)
ALOHA (The Adult Loss of Hearing Association) Oro Valley Support Group monthly meeting will be held Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 2 PM in the Cholla and Ocotillo meeting rooms at Santa Catalina Catholic Church, 14380 N. Oracle Rd. We are pleased to have Sarah Hargest of Advanced Bionics as our speaker. She will talk about hearing loss in general and how it might lead to a cochlear implant. For further information contact Joan Eddy at eddyjoan@comcast.net or 825-8630.
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AAUW (American Association of University Women)
On Saturday, April 9, 9:30 AM, Activity Center/Hopi, Vida Thomas, a docent with the Tucson Museum of Art, will talk about the famous American folk artist, Grandma Moses, who lived to be 101. casdasadobestucson-az.aauw.net
American Legion Oro Valley Post 132
We are local veterans making a difference in the lives of our returning injured heroes and veterans and service members in need. Help us to help them by joining our friendly Post. You can make a difference. Your membership adds to our collective voice even if you can’t be active. Contact Steve Didio, 520-219-9997, ovpost132@gmail.com. Meet third Thursday, 6:30 PM, Vistoso Memorial Chapel, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley.
Catalinas Community Chorus
Celebrating 10 years of making music, CCC presents Anniversary Concert Memories and More, Sunday, April 10, 3 PM, Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N. 1st Ave., Oro Valley (a reception will follow). Bill Bellah, Artistic Director; Guy Atchley, narrator. Tickets $10 from 520-3036474, or at the door. www.catalinascommunitychorus.org, Donna Langwig, DLangwig@aol.com.
Veteran’s Heritage Program
Ironwood Ridge High School students are collecting veteran’s history on Saturday, April 16, 2-4 PM, Activity Center/Navajo. Come share your veterans experiences with the students for their yearly book. National Active and Retired Federal Employees Current and retired Federal employees, spouses, guests, and visitors are invited to join NARFE Chapter 1874 for our monthly meeting. The April meeting will be Monday, April 18, Noon, Golden Corral Restaurant, 6865 N. Thornydale Dr. (Senior lunch menu pp $7.95. Contact Rosie King for information 520-400-3456. Tutors Needed for Nearby School Kids Would you enjoy tutoring a child? Painted Sky Elementary School, Rancho Vistoso’s neighborhood public school is looking for math and reading volunteers to work oneto-one with students. One hour a week of your time will make the difference in a child’s education. Please contact Amy Watson at awatson@amphi.com or 696-3920.
Vista Fine Arts Presents the Tucson Girls Chorus
Come and enjoy the renowned Tucson Girls Chorus as they present Songs from Many Lands. Founded in 1985, the Tucson Girls Chorus is recognized as an outstanding choral group. Sunday, April 17, 3 PM, Vista United Methodist Church, 3001 E. Miravista Lane, Catalina. Free. All are welcome.
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Free Half Hour Consultation Phone or Office 520-257-1166 1846 E. Innovation Park Drive Oro Valley, AZ 85755 lindatuckerlaw@hotmail.com
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Classifieds
The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations that are neither sponsored nor supported by SCOV Community Association, Inc. SCOV assumes no responsibility or liability for the information contained therein.
BR=Bedroom; BA=Bath; BBQ=Barbecue; N/S=No Smoking; N/P=No Pets; W/D=Washer and Dryer; LR=Living Room; DR=Dining Room; FR=Family Room; AZRM=Arizona Room; FP=Fireplace; Stainless Steel= S/S; WiFi=Wireless Internet Service Classified Advertising, $10/ad FOR SALE: By owner, Claridge model, 1463 sq. ft. 2 BR, 2 BA, Den/BR #3, laundry room. Front patio with mountain view. Enclosed front porch with security door. Closet organizers, double sinks in Master bath, with large shower. Near new heater/air conditioner. Quiet neighborhood, back yard privacy. Call 648-1118. FOR SALE: Home with panoramic, unobstructed 180° mountain/desert views on large cul-de-sac lot adjacent to no-build area, half mile from SCOV Activity Center. 2,300 sq. ft. expanded Cheyenne 2-3BR , 2 ½BA, FP, LR, DR, AZRM, large covered patio, 2-car garage. Contact rkrugfenz@gmail.com, or Krug 713-269-4699. FOR SALE: Kensington model. Catalina Mountain views open bright and light concept. S/S appliances 2 BR/2 Full BA. Split floor plan, tiled floors, covered patio, 2-car garage. $184,900 John Jo Litzenberger (WI) 520-825-0232, 262886-9999. Furnishings available on a separate bill of sale. FOR SALE: Vacation Villa 1985 sq. ft. 2BR/2BA home light and airy with beautiful mountains and desert views. Move-in ready. All home contents included. $189,900 call Bonnie or Fred 520-818-9699. FOR SALE: 1750 sq. ft. 2BR/2BA home. Charming front patio w/mountain views. Formal LR/DR. AZRM w/gas FP opens to kitchen w/breakfast nook. Separate laundry room/office space. Covered back patio w/large private yard is perfect for pets and entertaining. Garage has multiple storage w/ space for golf cart. Price recently reduced to $237,600. Call 520-818-9289 or email: ngcrouse@centurylink.net.
FOR SALE: 2005 Airstream RV. Westfalia compactness on Mercedes Sprinter diesel van. 18 ft., yet has ¾ bath, queen bed, microwave. Heated outdoor shower. Front seats rotate for dining seat or as reclining captain’s chairs. 24” HDTV, generator, A/C, MaxAir 10-speed vent. LED lighting. $55,000 obo. Call 648-1118. FOR RENT: 2 BR, fully furnished with mountain view. King in master, Internet, patio furniture and BBQ. Available April through December 2016. For details and/ or pictures call Jan at 636-357-8817 or email janostrander2013@gmail.com. FOR RENT: Beautiful vacation home located in Sun City Oro Valley, 2BR, 2BA. Completely furnished, includes WiFi, cable, patio, W/D, garage, N/S, N/P. Available January 2017, May through December 2017 and all of 2018. Great location, 13490 N. Tom Ryans Way. Call Kathy 510-537-1590 or email kmappell@aol.com. FOR RENT: Well furnished, 1308 sq ft home available through 2016 fall, 2017 winter and spring. One month minimum (Jan thru March-no longer available). 2BR, king and queen sized beds, 2BA, WiFi, cable, DVD, F/P, W/D, BBQ. Pets considered. For further information call 520-609-6367 FOR RENT: SCOV, 1630 sf, split 2 BR/2BA, king in master, second BR queen natural latex, mountain view front, kitchen eating area and D/R, BBQ grill, gas FP, back patio, 2-car garage, new tile in half the house, beautiful SW and Western furnished throughout, flat screen TVs, W/D, many kitchen toys, linens, cookware, etc. Very private and close to recreation association. Fruit trees. Includes HS internet, WiFi, Directv, Blue Ray DVD and utilities. N/S. Photos and prices available at k9dog7@yahoo.com. 716-479-2643. Available May, July through December 2016. Approved dog possible. FOR RENT: Fully furnished. 1050 sq. ft. (97.5SqM), 2 BR/2 BA townhome at 16th fairway; 13999 N. Green Tree. Granite in kitchen, tile floors. SCOV membership available with great amenities. Quiet pet is welcome. Furnished $2500 for over three mos., or $3000/mo. for three months or less (1 month minimum); utilities included, but capped. Please see our webpage: http://13999ngt.myfreesites.net/ Email wnguild@aol.com for photos, or call cell 713-817-8499.
FOR RENT: 2BR/2BA Fully furnished Pacifica model. King in master. Utilities, cable, Internet included. Furnished, covered patio with beautiful waterfall feature. Available December 2016-April 2017. Minimum four month rental. N/S / N/P. For details and/or pictures call Knansee 970-948-8808 or email knansee@aol.com. FOR RENT: 2BR/2BA with open floor plan, available May-December, 2016. Mountain view, fully furnished and equipped including HDTV, WiFi, computer and printer. Utilities and golf cart included. N/S. Seasonal rates. Call 520-8254640 or 623-251-9334. FOR RENT: Beautiful, expanded 1490 sq. ft. Kensington model, 2BR 2BA, split BR with King in extra large master and queen Murphy in second BR. Beautifully furnished and decorated. East facing rear patio on wash with beautiful mountain views. Large west facing front patio with privacy wall. Direct TV, WiFi and utilities included. Available April-December 2016 and May 2017 and beyond. For more information call 520-818-0210. WANT TO RENT: Rental wanted for February and/or March 2017. Rental referrals in area available. King bed, WiFi, HD TV preferred. Contact: 608-345-1550 or salvelo44@gmail.com. WANT TO RENT: January 1-March 30, 2017, 2 BR, 2 BA in SCOV. Long time renter in SCOV with excellent references. Present rental being sold. Marie Nowlan email jmnowlan@comcast.net or call 260-413-1285. BUYING: A curious collector would like to buy watches, old photos, war relics, 19th and 20th century family and estate items, antiques, jewelry, coins, silver and much more. Anything unusual or nostalgic. I like to look and love to buy. Exceptional prices paid. 529-2984.
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