Something for Everyone, All Summer Long
From the shores of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico to the exciting echoes of Chase Field in Phoenix, summer recreation with GVR has an option for everyone. Whether you like performances, day trips, dances, leisure education classes, or fitness—there’s something to fit every budget and inclination.
The season kicks off with the Civic Orchestra of Tucson presenting their concert ‘Water in the Desert’ on May 3 to prepare for the monsoon. A couple of days later is the first of three VIP baseball day trips to Chase Field in Phoenix to see the Diamondbacks take on the NY Mets.
The Mets game is sold out, but there’s still room on the bus to see matchups with the Houston Astros on July 23 and the LA Dodgers on September 25. The VIP baseball outing includes transportation, club-level access with shorter lines, private bathrooms, and spacious seating, along with all-you-can-eat food through the seventh inning.
Celebrate mom with a special Mother’s Day Brunch and Mimosas on May 10. Or, wait a couple of days to enjoy the first of the Paint & Sips, Spring Floral, on May 13. Both events include two beverages. On July 11, another Paint & Sip takes place celebrating the beauty of a Summer Evening design.
Summer tributes begin on Friday, May 16 with Good Vibrations: A Celebration of the Beach Boys. This is followed a few weeks later by What the World Needs Now: A Tribute to Burt Bacharach. Don’t walk on by this chance to experience some of your favorite songs on Friday, June 6.
For the folkies among us, MacDougal Street West presents: A Peter, Paul, and Mary Experience takes us to Greenwich Village for the finger-snapping bohemian vibrations of the early ‘60s on June 20. Just a few weeks later brings us Photographs and Memories: Celebrating the Music of Jim Croce. On August 1, one of the most significant storytellers in ‘70s song is remembered for his heartrending lyrics.
If you are drawn to dancing, the Hardscrabble Road band can drive you there. They perform on May 23 in the first of the summer dances. Father’s Day sees the Jukebox Junqies and a delicious Sonoran BBQ spread at Canoa Hills poolside on
June 14. Johnnie and the Rumblers invite you to dance the night away on June 27. For our swing afficionados, the Wholly Cats Swing Club bring the upbeat jiving to life on July 25.
Love a bit of the grape? The Wine & Design: Bath Bomb Making Event frees your imagination to design a little selfcare for yourself or friends. And, why not invite those friends to join you on a couple of wine tours? Three Willcox wineries on June 30 and three Sonoita wineries on August 14 allow you to make your own Grape Escape.
Cool off with free Pool Flicks at Madera Vista. Kicking off at dusk if weather permits, Mamma Mia! shows on June 5 and Thelma gets her revenge on June 26.
Rounding out the summer entertainment are a couple of fun concerts in the American tradition. Green Valley Summer Big Band sounds off on August 6, and Pick & Holler presents A Lively Night of Americana on August 16 with the twang you crave.
In between planned outings, why not try some drop-in activities? Del Sol Clubhouse is a welcoming drop-in space with TVs, billiards, darts, foosball, a café, and video games. However, all GVR centers welcome drop-ins from aquatics and water aerobics to volleyball. Check the new spring/ summer catalog or GVRec.org for times. You can also view weekly reservation schedules beside the room doors—if there’s nothing scheduled, feel free to drop in.
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CONTACT US 520-625-3440
Operational matters hotline@gvrec.org
Board policy matters board@gvrec.org
Customer Service 520-625-0288
RECREATION SERVICES
The following centers are open daily from 5:30am–9pm
MAJOR CENTERS
Canoa Hills
Canoa Ranch
Desert Hills East Center
Las Campanas
Santa Rita Springs West Center
3660 S Camino del Sol
5750 S Turquoise Mtn Dr
2980 S Camino del Sol
7 S Abrego Dr
565 W Belltower Dr
921 W Via Rio Fuerte 1111 S GVR Dr
(520) 631-7151 (520) 631-0761
(520) 631-8060 (520) 631-8072 (520) 631-7068 (520) 631-8092 (520) 631-7909
Center Operations Assistants (Yellow Shirts) 520-343-2440
SATELLITE CENTERS 520-549-9733
Abrego North Abrego South
Casa Paloma I
Casa Paloma II
Continental Vistas
Madera Vista
Del Sol Clubhouse, 3355 S Camino del Sol, 6am–9pm Pickleball Center, 2612 S Camino de la Canoa, 6am–dusk
MAY BOARD & COMMITTEE MEETINGS
NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS COMMITTEE
Thursday, May 8, 10–11:30am, West Center Room 2 / Zoom
BOARD AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Tuesday, May 13, 1:30–3pm, West Center Room 2 / Zoom
BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORK SESSION—TENTATIVE
Wednesday, May 14, 2–4pm, West Center Room 2 / Zoom
FISCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Tuesday, May 20, 1:30–3pm, West Center Room 2 / Zoom
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, May 28, 2–4pm, West Center Auditorium / Zoom
Changes in meeting status will be announced on the GVR website calendar.
BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
In the regular meeting on Wednesday, April 23, the Board of Directors took the following actions:
• Accepted the draft audit – unanimous
• Approved a $243,000 budget adjustment; awarded a $207,278 contract for the Metal Working Crafts Club improvements project to Building Excellence; and authorized staff to expend up to an additional 10% in change orders, if necessary – unanimous
• Awarded a $343,822 contract for the Desert Hills locker rooms and Ceramics Club kiln room improvements to Building Excellence; and authorized staff to expend up to an additional 10% in change orders, if necessary – unanimous
• Approved the 2024 Annual Meeting minutes – unanimous
• Approved the annual Board calendar, scheduling meetings each month except July and December – 10 yes / 1 no
• Reallocated $43,000 in the 2025 capital budget from the gas manifold line item to the Lapidary/Artisans’ Shop expansion line item – unanimous
1601 N Abrego Dr
1655 S Abrego Dr
400 W Circulo del Paladin
330 N Calle de las Banderolas
906 W Camino Guarina
440 S Camino del Portillo
GVR BOARD
GVR BOARD OFFICERS
President: Kathi Bachelor
Vice President: Candy English
Secretary: April Hasson Hillard
Treasurer: Nellie Johnson
Assistant Secretary: Bart Hillyer
Assistant Treasurer: Steve Reynolds
DIRECTORS
Dave Barker
Barbara Blake
Marge Garneau
Bev Lawless Lanny Smith
GVR BOARD COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Audit Committee: Bev Lawless
Board Affairs Committee: Candy English
Fiscal Affairs Committee: Nellie Johnson
Investment Committee: Lanny Smith
Nominations & Elections Committee:
April Hasson Hillard
Planning & Evaluation: Steve Reynolds
Email: board@gvrec.org
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Did You Know?
Ensuring a faster, safer border crossing
To make your trip as smooth as possible, we ask Rocky Point passengers to provide a copy of their passport when registering for their trip. This helps both Mexico and the United States work together to keep the border secure and efficient. By sending your passport details to the authorities ahead of time, we help reduce wait times at the border by at least 50%, sometimes even more. It’s a simple step that helps everyone get where they’re going faster.
—Bob Feinman
Your Tour Guide to Rocky Point
Feel free to send any questions to me at: narpansoy@gmail.com
Children’s Pool Hours
West Center
Weekdays: Noon–9pm
Weekends & holidays: ALL day
Abrego South Daily: 4–6pm
All other pools Daily: 11am–1pm AND 4–6pm
No guest pass required for kids! Children 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Children six and younger must have an adult in the pool with them at all times.
Letter from the President
Members, I’m excited to represent you as the GVR Board President this year, and would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Marge Garneau for her exemplary leadership over the past two years.
Since our CEO Scott Somers joined GVR in 2021, we have achieved a great deal. We’ve seen the expansion of several clubs, along with significant facility improvements, including the addition of the 1989 Bake House at Del Sol Clubhouse. None of this would have been possible without our dedicated and talented staff.
Green Valley has experienced a slowdown in home sales in the last couple of years, and this affects GVR’s budget and ability to accomplish as many projects as hoped. We anticipate that this year may have a slow start and will continue to monitor market trends and adjust accordingly.
We are always looking for members to join our committees. Even if you are unable to participate in a committee this year, we encourage you to attend committee meetings, Board work sessions, and Board regular meetings to share your valuable input. Meeting times and locations are posted in the weekly eblast, the monthly GVR Now!, and on the GVR Website calendar found on the homepage.
Help us help you—that’s what we’re here for.
Kathi Bachelor GVR Board President
May Movies
Free For All: The Public Library Tuesday, May 6, 4pm, FREE
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Tuesday, May 20, 2pm, $2
caregiving Tuesday, May 27, 4pm, FREE
GVR West Center Auditorium Register at GVRec.org
