Sun City Oro Valley Tipster January 2024

It’s More Than Living...It’s a Lifestyle!

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Tipster

January 2024

The Tipster is published monthly

by Sun City Oro Valley 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85755, 520-825-3711 scovaz.com Activity Center (AC)................................. 520-917-8066 Mon.-Fri. ..................................................................................... 6:30 am-9 pm Sat. ................................................................................................. 9 am-9 pm Board of Directors Sun.................................................................................................. 9 am-6 pm

Hours of Operation

Email address for BOD members, GM and Assistant General Manager: directors@suncityorovalley.com

Administration/Welcome Center (WC)... 520-825-3711 Mon.-Fri. ................................................................................ 7:30 am-4:30 pm

Mike LaBarbera, mlabarberascov@gmail.com.......................................................President Aquatic & Fitness Center (AFC)................520-917-8067 Daily.................................................................................................5 am-9 pm Elaine Deeter, edeeterscov@gmail.com...........................................................Vice President Pool Allan Mashburn, amashburnscov@gmail.com.......................................................Treasurer Daily..........................................................................................5 am-8:30 pm Eileen Buskirk, eileenbscov@gmail.com................................................................Secretary Children’s Hours, daily ................................................................... 11 am-1 pm Jane Fairchild, jfairchildscov@yahoo.com...............................................................Director Bistro Coffee & Wine Bar...........Mon.-Fri. window 6 am, 6:30 am-8 pm Lou Gard, legboard789@gmail.com........................................................................Director Sat. window 8 am, 8:30 am-8 pm; Sun. window 8:30 am, 9 am-6 pm Larry Webster, lwebsterscov@gmail.com................................................................Director Catalina Vista (CV)................................... 520-825-8613 Mon.-Fri. .......................................................................................... 7 am-9 pm Management Team Sat. ................................................................................................. 9 am-9 pm Mark Wade, mwade@suncityorovalley.com....................... General Manager, 520-917-8080 Sun.................................................................................................. 9 am-6 pm Robin Coulter, rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com ....Assistant General Manager, 520-917-8070 Community Services................................. 520-917-8065 Janet Blackwell, jblackwell@suncityorovalley.com........Restaurant Manager, 520-825-3277 Desert Oasis (DO)....................................520-825-0495 Mary Cunningham, scvcam@suncityorovalley.com...Com. Area Maint. Supt., 520-917-8059 Mon.-Fri. .......................................................................................... 7 am-9 pm Michael Kropf, scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com.. Director of Golf Maintenance, 520-917-8063 Sat. .................................................................................................9 am-8 pm Lisa Orach, lorach@suncityorovalley.com...............Administrative Manager, 520-917-8072 Sun. ................................................................................................9 am-5 pm Pool .............................................................................. Daily, 9 am-4:30 pm Rick Price, rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com............................ Director of Golf, 520-917-8086 Children’s Hours, daily except during water volleyball ..........................noon-4 pm Ken Sandrock, ksandrock@suncityorovalley.com...................Facilities Supt., 520-917-8078 Water volleyball .........................................Sun., Mon., Wed., Thu., 12:45-3 pm Randy Trenary, rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com............................Controller, 520-917-8060 Gift Shop of Sun City.................................520-917-8051 Mon.-Fri., 10 am- 4 pm; Sat.,10 am-1 pm Support Team Andrew Clark, aclark@suncityorovalley.com........................... Technology Coordinator, 520-917-8057 Golf Course Walking................... suncityorovalley.com/views-golf-hrs/ Monica Clark, mclark@suncityorovalley.com..................... Administrative Coordinator, 520-917-8082 Library....................................................... 520-917-8064 Mon.-Fri. ..............................................................................9 am-noon, 1-4 pm Lonnie Davis, ldavis@suncityorovalley.com......................................Fitness Supervisor, 520-917-8073 Sat. ..................................................................................................9 am-noon Marsha Dean, mdean@suncityorovalley.com.................. Communications Coordinator, 520-917-8069 Teresa Deuel, tdeuel@suncityorovalley.com....................... Administrative Coordinator, 520-917-8065 Loan Room - Community Assistance­ Julie Foerster, jfoerster@suncityorovalley.com..................................Human Resources, 520-917-8061 Loan Room at Cart Barn Hours: Tue. and Thu. only.......................................8-9 am Angela Hong, ahong@suncityorovalley.com................................ Accounting Assistant, 520-917-8062 Pro Shop.................................................... 520-825-3110 Golf Info Line........................................520-825-0322 Cristy Lowing, clowing@suncityorovalley.com................... Administrative Coordinator, 520-917-8090 Daily................................................................................................. 6 am-5 pm Jack Mooney, scoroval@ciramail.com.................................. Covenants Coordinator, 520-917-8087 Driving Range hours .....................................7:30 am-5 pm; Thu., 7:30 am-3 pm Michelle Mooney, mmooney@suncityorovalley.com........................................Librarian, 520-917-8083 Restaurant and Lounge.............................520-825-3277 Katy Mosier, scoroval@ciramail.com................................Architectural Coordinator, 520-917-8058 Daily................................................................................................. 7 am-8 pm Brenda Puzzele-Stoltz, bpuzzele-stoltz@suncityorovalley.com......Lifestyle Coordinator, 520-917-8077 Happy Hour...................................................................................Daily, 3-6 pm Daily restaurant specials.................................................................... See website

Tipster Editorial Committee Karla Erdahl...................................Co-Chair Drew Ludwig...................................Member Sandra Hallenbeck..........................Co-Chair Barbara McNeill..............................Member Suzanne Stiles...............................Secretary Jane Moody.....................................Member Peggy Gardner.................................Member Nancy O’Hara..................................Member Deena Harris...................................Member Joe Polach.......................................Member Wanda Johnson...............................Member Lisa Schulz......................................Member Mary Beth Livingston.......................Member Marsha Weese..................................Member

Trash/Recycling Republic Services.....scov@republicservices.com

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Sun City Oro Valley Community Association provides this publication for informational purposes only and neither endorses nor promotes any of the products or services advertised herein and assumes no responsibility or liability for the statements made in this publication.

Pickup Mondays 6 am-6 pm. Visit SCOV website Member Services > Trash Info for holiday schedule, recycling info and submittal form to report all issues.

After-Hours Emergencies.......................... 520-825-1161

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 Sun City Oro Valley.....................................................................................SCOV Welcome Center Conference Room 1..............................................................WC1 Welcome Center Conference Room 2..............................................................WC2 Welcome Center Conference Room 3..............................................................WC3

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Association News

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 amashburnscov@gmail.com Just Another New Year!

by Allan Mashburn This was the year that was the year I didn’t get that much done– Much the same as the year before, Much like the one to come The above stanza is by Brian Bilston and the poem is titled "Days Like These." It certainly typifies a concern that we all might have. But living in SCOV, an active adult community, there is so much to do that if we feel that way we just haven’t gotten out of the house and explored everything that is offered. There are opportunities and adventures for everyone and at all levels of activity.

My wife and I recently joined the Bocce Club. There is little physical activity, just some hand-eye coordination that I am still working on. If Bocce isn’t your thing, other adventures await. There are card clubs, chess, artisan crafts and many other clubs that are slower paced.

If you want a bit more activity in your life, try one of the court sports: tennis, POP Tennis or pickleball. We have been members of the POP Tennis Club since it began. It certainly gives you the chance to work up a sweat and gives your legs a workout. If you review the list of clubs you will find many that will help keep you moving and in shape.

No matter which club you join, there is one benefit that they all have in common. It is a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours, doing something fun with fellow residents.

You might even find a new friend or two.

For those looking for a real challenge, offer to be a club officer or board member. To keep the clubs running and alive, volunteer residents are needed. Yes, it takes a bit of effort, but it’s always easier when more hands, hearts and minds are involved. Our whole community is improved when everyone contributes.

And let’s not forget the Posse. For those who enjoy a quiet ride around the community in an SCOV vehicle, and want to provide your friends and neighbors a bit of security, this is for you.

Association News............................ 3 Association Committees................. 7 On the Cover.................................. 9 Golf................................................ 10 Coming Events.............................. 12 Workshops and Classes................. 13 Community Support Groups......... 13

So next year, it won’t be “I didn’t get much done.” It’ll be “Wow, what a year!” As one of our newer residents put it, “I love SCOV, it’s Disneyland for adults.” I agree.

General Manager - Mark Wade mwade@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8080 A Promising Future As we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, our active community at SCOV (Sun City Oro Valley) is filled with warmth and optimism for the year ahead. The past year has brought us challenges and triumphs, and now it's time to look forward to a promising future for our vibrant community.

First and foremost, let's extend our heartfelt New Year's wishes to all the residents of SCOV. May the coming year be filled with good health, joy and continued camaraderie. Our active and engaged community has always been a source of inspiration, and we look forward to another year of shared experiences, laughter and support.

As we set our sights on the future, one exciting prospect is the development of the Copper Center. This potential hub of community life could very well be a focal point for future social activities, events and gatherings as well as artisan creativity. With the anticipation of expansion and enhancement, the Copper Center is poised to become a dynamic space, fostering connection and community spirit.

In the realm of recreational facilities, an exciting addition is a second golf course fountain. Picture this: two beautiful fountains gracing both retention ponds, adding a touch of elegance to our already picturesque surroundings. This enhancement contributes to the aesthetics of the area.

Beyond the visual appeal, the fountains on the golf course retention ponds and the Copper Center are testaments to our commitment to continuous improvements, small and great. We are creating spaces that enhance the overall wellbeing of our community. They are symbols of progress and a reflection of the collective effort to make SCOV an even more inviting place to call home.

As we embark on this new chapter, let's embrace the opportunities for growth and development within our community. With the Copper Center evolving and the golf course becoming even more enchanting, the year ahead holds the promise of new adventures, shared memories and a flourishing SCOV that we can all be proud of. Here's to a vibrant and fulfilling new year for the entire SCOV family!

Board of Directors Meetings Study Session, Thursday, January 11, 9 am Meeting, Tuesday, January 23, 9 am Activity Center/Kiva and Zoom

Table of Contents

In Memoriam................................. 15 Clubs............................................. 15 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies............... 15 Continuing Education................. 19 Cultural & Social......................... 20 Dance......................................... 23 Exercise...................................... 26

Games........................................ 27 Music.......................................... 29 Sports......................................... 29 Travel.......................................... 32 Partnered Organizations............... 33 Extended Community................... 33 Classifieds...................................... 34 Photo Scrapbook........................... 35

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It’s More Than Living... It’s A Lifestyle!

Oro Valley Turns Fifty

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by Jim Williams

ro Valley will celebrate its 50th anniversary as 5,500 acres of trails, picnic areas and camping sites. The an incorporated town in 2024. From a population town owns Honey Bee Canyon, a unique natural area that of 1,200 and 2.5 square miles in size, Oro Val- is open for hiking and picnicking. ley has grown to 49,000 residents and 36 square Oro Valley is more physically attractive than many municimiles. How did incorporation happen, and why palities, and that did not happen by accident. Citizens preshas Oro Valley grown so much since 1974? These are ques- sured our local government to include vegetation buffers tions to consider in this anniversary year. along many roadways to create a natural “feel.” Boulevards A small group of determined residents worked tirelessly were built with medians featuring attractive desert plantings. to establish the municipality between 1970 and 1974. They View corridors were preserved by investing government had to overfunds to place come opposiutility lines tion from Pima underground.

County and These are just Tucson politia few of the cal leaders, the ways that potwo daily newslitical action papers and the established area business the attractive community. The look of the proponents also town.

Many had to convince potential resia significant dents are atportion of local tracted by residents who Oro Valley’s did not favor inlook but are corporation. unaware of Town foundthese design ers Jim Kriegh, features.

Steve Engel Of course, This fun mural at Oro Valley Marketplace exemplifies the Oro Valley lifestyle and a few othOro Valley has er individuals not been withtenaciously fought for incorporation. They filed petitions, out political controversies. Most of the government disputes testified at public meetings and published newsletters. This have centered around land use and development. Many of group filed lawsuits in county and state courts. In January the amenities noted in previous paragraphs were achieved 1974, the Arizona State Supreme Court granted their peti- through much political conflict and compromise. tion to establish Oro Valley. The first town council, appointed We have much to reflect upon after 50 years as a town. by the Pima County Board of Supervisors, met on April 24, The Town will sponsor a parade and a special community 1974. Once the opposition of Pima County and Tucson was celebration in March and April. The Oro Valley Historical overcome, Oro Valley residents fought among themselves Society plans to offer talks at the Oro Valley Library, each over whether to keep the town or disincorporate. Finally, in starting at 2 pm and open to the public. They will include a late 1975, all factions came together and agreed that the talk on “Incorporation” by Jim Williams, January 17, a panel town should continue. discussion with community leaders on “How has Oro Valley Why did so many choose Oro Valley from 1974 to the Grown and Changed?” February 5, a “Three Mayors” panel present? Certainly, the physical setting is beautiful, with discussion on our history March 11 and a “Birth of Oro Valmountain ranges nearby, plus rolling terrain, desert vegeta- ley” panel discussion with town founders who participated in tion and interesting wildlife. But community leaders, prod- the earliest years April 8. ded by vigilant residents, have made decisions that added a great deal to the existing landscape.

Jim Williams is a Sun City Oro Valley resident, a local hisBecause of those policy choices, we are fortunate to have torian, and author of the recently published Oro Valley: The an extensive park system and 22 percent of the town’s land First Fifty Years. preserved for open space. Nearby Catalina State Park offers

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Asst. General Manager - Robin Coulter rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8070 Secure Access The secure access system is 95 percent installed in the Activity Center. During the installation it was found that the doors leading to the courtyard did not have the correct push bar, resulting in a delay while that part is ordered, shipped and installers can be brought back onsite. The camera system installation is also experiencing a delay due to additional equipment needed. Updates will be provided in "This Week in SCOV" when the system goes live.

In the meantime, here’s an update on building entry guidelines and some FAQ answers. Each building has a scanner with an "Everyone Scans" sign. It is SCOV policy that each resident or staff member entering the building scans their card (or fob). This means no buddy entry, please. This also means you are responsible for bringing your card or fob.

Staff are not tasked with opening the doors for those who have not brought their cards. Please make sure monitors are able to do their job of setting up rooms and other duties by scanning yourself into each building.

Nonresidents may still enjoy The Bistro at the walk-up window. Baristas will be glad to make them a latte or provide a scoop of ice cream, but the building is not open to nonresidents. Some clubs have nonresidents who participate in their clubs. This provision is something the clubs choose to do, and with that choice comes the responsibility of the club to facilitate their nonresident members to enter the building with a double scan of their card.

The secure access system will provide a layer of protection for our building, employees and residents. Thank you for working together to provide a pleasant, safe environment to enjoy community.

Community Services - Katy Mosier Architectural Coordinator Katy Mosier scoroval@ciramail.com 520-917-8058 Permits from Town of Oro Valley Needed?

Happy new year. If you are contemplating doing any interior or exterior renovations on your home, be sure to consult the Town of Oro Valley website regarding required permits.

If your project includes an In-House Submittal or ARC Submittal approval, getting a Town of Oro Valley building permit may be stipulated in the approval process. Once you get that permit, it is important to send a copy to the Architectural Coordinator at scoroval@ciramail.com so that it can be included in your property profile.

A Town of Oro Valley representative has confirmed several instances where remodeling has or is taking place when no application to the Town for permits was ever initiated. The Association does not report status of permit documentation to the Town. If you don’t want your project shut down by the Town of Oro Valley, please take the time to research whether you need to apply on the Town of Oro Valley website www. orovalleyaz.gov/Services/Apply-for-Permits. You can also call the Town at 520-229-4800.

Join the Posse The Ultimate Neighborhood Watch Keep our neighborhood safe Call Linda Simon 520-789-7169

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Holiday Hours Monday, January 1 AFC/Pool open 8 AM-5 PM Restaurant open 7 AM-8 PM Pro Shop open 7 AM-2 PM All other facilities closed Monday, January 15 The Welcome Center and Library will be closed Normal hours for other facilities

Unit # 3A 5 6 7 10 11B

Welcome New Neighbors – November Name From

Jeffrey Rasmussen & Kendra Suzane John & Jeannine Stenzel Christine Caine Mitchell & Ann Marie Ginsberg Rebecca Hilkert Dawn Mielke

Vancouver, WA Oro Valley, AZ Oro Valley, AZ Farmingdale, NY Akron, OH Paradise Valley, AZ

November Housing Resale Information Resales 2023 2022

For the Month 6 7 2022 Total Sold - 171

YTD 132 159

2023: Active Listings as of 11/30/2023......................... 15 2022: Active Listings as of 11/30/2022......................... 12 Source: MLSSAZ®

November 2023 Average Age of New Owners:

67.4

SCOV Library - Michelle Mooney www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities/library Online catalog: https://evolveopac.infovisionsoftware.com/suncityorovalley mmooney@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8083

The Library welcomes back James A. Williams for an author event. His new book, Oro Valley the First Fifty Years discusses how the Town of Oro Valley was created and focuses on community growth and changes from its founding to the present. This event is scheduled for Friday, January 26, 10 am, Catalina Vista. Free tickets will be available in the Library beginning Friday, January 12.

Just a reminder, the Library will be closed on Monday, January 1, in observance of New Years Day and on Monday, January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King’s birthday.

The book drop will remain open for your convenience over the holiday closures.

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“This Week in SCOV”?

Go to scovaz.com > About Us > Join Email List, and complete the form. Then you’ll be in the know about all the happenings in SCOV.

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Money MATTERS

SUN CITY ORO VALLEY

Statement Revenues and Expenses the Results of Operations Statement of of Revenues & Expenses and and the Results of Operations

Revenues: Annual H.O. Fees Asset Reserve Revenue Capital Contribution Fees Golf Revenues Activities Revenues Restaurant Revenues Interest Income Other Income Gross Revenues

Actual

Budget

396,603 $ $ 16,045 $ $ 275,040 $ 63,826 $ 191,854 23,415 $ 70,815 $ $ 1,037,598

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,983,019 416,478 111,273 868,298 93,129 790,743 125,459 264,103 4,652,502

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,983,019 416,000 152,606 828,694 80,069 777,445 25,000 198,035 4,460,868

Asset Reserve Capital Fund Contingency Fund Wash Fund Contribution New Capital Acquisitions Restricted Use Revenues Net Operating Revenues Expenses: Wages & Benefits Cost of Sales Utilities Repair & Maint.

Supplies & Expenses Depreciation Total Expenses

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

(76,774) 960,824

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

(416,478) (2,280) (4,191) (325,024) 3,904,529

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

(416,000) (238,746) 3,806,122

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

453,098 162,723 109,291 4,856 125,476 110,000 965,444

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

2,208,058 493,308 723,924 44,452 730,475 550,000 4,750,217

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

2,186,779 460,489 677,056 60,645 766,358 550,000 4,701,327

Restricted Fund Expenses Net Operating Expenses

$ $

(110,042) 855,402

$ $

(552,536) 4,197,681

$ $

(550,000) 4,151,327

Results of Operations

$

105,422

$

(293,152)

$

(345,205)

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first five months of the 2023-2024 fiscal year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found on our website www.suncityorovalley.com. Log in after hovering over the Members tab and selecting Financials. At this page you will find the monthly Financial Statements as well as the Annual Budget for the current Fiscal Year and a copy of the Annual Budget for the coming year.

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5 Months 2023-2024

November

If you are interested in more information regarding the Community’s finances, we encourage you to attend the Finance-Budget Committee meeting which will be held Monday, January 22, 1 pm, Room WC3 in the Welcome Center and via Zoom.

If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 520917-8060, or email me at rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com.

Randy Trenary, Controller

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Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8073 New Year, New Exercise It’s a new year, and maybe you’ve resolved to start an exercise program. If so, good for you. Getting regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do. And it's one of the most common New Year's resolutions among Americans each year. Just make sure you start off on the right foot with these helpful tips: take it slow, set small goals.

After all, you're in this for a lifetime. Talk to your doctor before getting started, especially if it’s been 8-12 months or longer since you’ve last exercised, you’ve had a large weight gain or you’ve had a noticeable change in health. Evaluate your personality. Do you like to exercise alone, in a large group or with a partner? The answer to this question will help you decide what type of exercise will keep you motivated to stick with your new routine. If you’re exercising outside: Make safety a priority, dress for the weather, wear reflectors and light colors if you'll be out when it’s dark and carry a cell phone with you.

Special Note From the Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC) Orientation on how to use the gym equipment is held Thursdays, 1 pm. Stop in and sign up. Classes are limited.

Contact Lonnie Davis, AFC Coordinator, to discuss questions or concerns regarding the AFC. Hours of operation for the AFC and Desert Oasis are on page 2.

Tuesday, January 9, the AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Wednesday, January 10, the Desert Oasis pool will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Tuesday, January 23, the AFC spa will be closed for cleaning until 1 pm.

AFC Open House

Monday, January 8 • 12:30-2:30 pm Stop by and learn about class and pool lane sign-up, use of equipment and more.

If you haven’t used this fabulous amenity, this is a perfect time to start a New Year’s exercise plan.

Republic Services scov@republicservices.com www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/trash

Upcoming holiday schedule: week of January 1 pickup will take place Tuesday, January 2.

Republic Services information may be found at the bottom of the Hours of Operation column on page 2 of the Tipster.

Don’t forget: Republic Services picks up between 6 am and 6 pm. You must have your trash and recycle bins out at 6 am or you risk a missed pickup.

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Association Committees Active Health Chair Rita Menet rita.menet@gmail.com Next meeting Tue., Jan. 2, 3 pm, WC1

“When living at home gets to be too tough!” is the topic for this month's presentation. Our speaker will discuss everything from in-home care to full-care nursing facilities and everything in between. There is so much to consider at such a difficult time that it is good to know options in advance for you and your loved one. Please join us Friday, January 5, 1 pm, Auditorium.

Also, the Active Health Committee will start a series on “Brain Health and Reversing Cognitive Decline.” Please join us on the four Fridays of January at 3 pm, Catalina Vista.

Aquatic and Fitness Center Advisory Muriel DeLaVergne-Brown 541-999-4018 muriel@phaspirations.com First Wed., 11 am, WC1

The Aquatics and Fitness Advisory Committee is excited to announce the 2024 Open House at the AFC on Monday, January 8, 12:30-2:30 pm. Committee members, staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions and provide information on signups and classes. There will be a raffle and lots of fun. We welcome you to join us.

Architectural Inspection Group Conveyance Coordinator Jack Mooney 520-917-8087, scoroval@ciramail.com

Things have certainly changed in the housing market in the past year. What has not changed much is the value of homes in SCOV. This is due in large part to individuals taking pride in their homes and property. Keeping your home and yards looking good is not easy. It takes commitment and resources. If there is something on the outside of your home you are considering doing, please be sure to check with the Architectural Review Committee for any required approvals.

Not only will they ensure that the project is done to current standards, but you won’t be surprised when it is time to sell your home and the required inspection is done. The time spent getting approval will be well worth it.

Architectural Review Jim Cherry 612-805-5637 ARC@suncityorovalley.com Zoom meetings Second and Fourth Tue., 2 pm

Fences and walls are topics most of us in SCOV can appreciate. Whether we want to keep the pets in or the wildlife out, a large number of upgrades have been made. On the subject of pets, it is important to note that coyotes, bobcats, and mountain lions can all jump in excess of five feet. Never leave your pets unattended, as you cannot build something high enough.

We’d also stress the need to know the ownership of the existing fences/walls and where your lot lines are located.

While many lots have markers, just as many do not. The best determination for where your property is situated is to obtain a survey. We’d request that if you do get a survey, please bring the results to the office. Those findings can be added to your plot plan file for future reference.

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Code of Conduct Review Board Chair Marlene Branz 618-670-1063 conduct@suncityorovalley.com

For 2024 let's resolve to make SCOV an even better place to live by treating everyone with respect and courtesy.

If you would like to learn more about the SCOV Code of Conduct, look on page 5 of the Owner and Resident Handbook. If you would like to file a complaint, look in the Members Services tab on the SCOV website.

Issues not covered by the Code of Conduct Review Board include law enforcement issues, SCOV Facebook posts, ARC issues and any conduct outside the SCOV boundaries.

SCOV clubs are encouraged to have their own conduct rules for club activities.

Community Directory Chair Blythe Campbell scov.community.directory@gmail.com www.scovaz.com/members/services/directory

We expect to have the 2024 print directories ready for delivery in January. We'll be looking for volunteers to help deliver the directories to homes as we have in prior years.

Watch "This Week in SCOV" for information to sign up to help with the delivery.

Consumer Referral - Vendor List Susanna Moran scovconsumerservices@gmail.com

The Vendor List is on the SCOV website. Log in and go to Members > Member Services > Consumer Referral Vendor List.

The Vendor List is also available for viewing at the monitor’s desk at Catalina Vista. Check the Vendor List often, as changes are made frequently.

Vendors should email Susanna Moran to inquire about applying to be on the Vendor List.

Election Meet Your Candidates The Meet the Candidate Video Interview link will be emailed to the "This Week in SCOV" list and posted on the website on Wednesday, January 31. This is an informal interview with each of the candidates to get to know them better and begin gathering information about each one of them.

Board Candidate Forums are planned for Monday, February 5, 9 am and 6 pm, Auditorium and Zoom. Video recordings will be posted on the website. You will receive an email with a link for easy access.

Ballot Initiative Forums will be Tuesday, February 6, 9 am and 6 pm, Auditorium and Zoom. These videos will be posted on the website, and you will receive an email with a link for easy access.

You will vote to fill two three-year positions on the Board of Directors as well as several initiatives.

Finance-Budget Chair Dave Francis dnfcpaaz@gmail.com Fourth Mon., 1 pm, WC3

The next committee meeting is Monday, January 22.

Food and Beverage Janet Keller 719-510-7004 jkeller527@comcast.net Meetings first Tue., Activity Center (subject to change)

comments to Janet Keller, and they will be passed on to the consultant.

Friends of the Library Co-Pres. Kari Dufur karidufur@gmail.com Co-Pres. Carol Tombre mctombre@yahoo.com Treas. and Membership Claire Wendt claire.wendt@gmail.com

Happy New Year. Friends of the Library (FOL) is starting off the new year with two events: our membership drive (see Coming Events for details) and Winter Great Reads.

Your FOL membership gets you into the members-only Winter Great Reads, Thursday, January 11, 10 am, Activity Center. This popular presentation is a review of great new books. FOL members may pick up their free tickets in the Library.

FOL’s biggest fundraiser, the Home Tour, is returning Saturday, February 24, 9 am-noon and 1-4 pm. This is the perfect opportunity to get ideas for your own house. Visit 10 beautifully updated and/or remodeled homes of your neighbors. All proceeds go to supporting the SCOV Library so they can buy all the wonderful books, movies and audios you so enjoy.

"Books don’t just go with you. They take you where you’ve never been." –Anonymous

Home Tour tickets go on sale Tue., Feb. 6, 8:30 am-noon (FOL members only) and Wed., Feb. 7, 8:30 am-noon (all SCOV residents), Activity Center. $25 pp, cash, check or credit card. Purchaser must be SCOV resident. Limit of four per purchase.

Gift Shop Co-Chairs Melanie Stinson 971-506-8655, Maxine Yunker 970-691-7990 Gift Shop 520-917-8051 Shop Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 am-4 pm, Sat., 10 am-1 pm www.suncityorovalley.com/gift-shop January featured artists are Alice Shabel and Pam Dage. Alice grew up in Queens, NY, attending art school, receiving her B.A. in fine arts at Queens College. At UPitt she learned wax carving and casting and working with silver, selling Alice Shabel, left; Pam Dage, right her realistic items at cat shows. Moving to Arizona in 2012, she started making necklaces, bracelets and earrings using glass and crystal beads, developing her own processes. Her peyote slide necklaces and earrings are interchangeable to create different color-coordinated looks.

Pam discovered pour acrylic painting during the Covid shutdown. She made many paintings but was missing jewelry making when unable to use the Silver studios. She decided to combine jewelry making and painting. “When I mix paint for a painting, I make sure I have extra to design miniature pictures that can be made into jewelry. Looking for more things to paint, I also have painted vases and Christmas ornaments.”

The restaurant refresh and renew is moving along, and design bids are being accepted. Consultant Tom Kelley is looking at all aspects of both the restaurant and The Bistro.

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Government Affairs Chair Earl Vittitoe 309-360-1601 scovga@gmail.com Second Wed., 1 pm, WC1 www.suncityorovalley.com/committees/government-affairs/

pride in the appearance of their property and how beautiful our community looks. Please continue to show us your best this year. We wish each one of you a happy new year.

Nominating Chair Bob Landis

Holiday Lights Chair Linda Bretz 520-668-4832 lindaebretz1@gmail.com www.SCOVLites.com

We'll be back to our wonderful desert wonderland without the fancy lights after January 4. Our committee loved to hear your kind words about the displays we volunteers labored long and hard to develop for the community. We are extremely grateful to the Foundation for their generous support. We believe we are finally finished making the "flowers," but look forward to continuing the displays as long as we are flexible enough to install them. Have the happiest and healthiest new year ever.

Loan Room - Community Assistance Chair Gay Russell Loan Room Carolyn Carson Loan Room hours: Tue., Thu., 8-9 am www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/loan-room/

During this winter season our Loan Room remains busy with everyone preparing for out-of-town guests and get-togethers with friends. Thank you for being patient with our Loan Room volunteers as they check you in and out and our great volunteers who gather the items you are borrowing.

Since we are likely to be steadily busy throughout the winter, please make a reservation for the items you need up to two months in advance, either in person at the Loan Room or on the website. We try to provide everything you are requesting but we do run out of some items at our busiest times. Come visit us to see what we have available to loan; we will be glad to give you a tour. And as always, please recycle your aluminum cans in the blue bins around our facilities.

Long Range Planning Chair Joy Huxtable jhuxtablescov@gmail.com Second and Fourth Wed., 10 am, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball Room and Zoom

At the Wednesday, January 10, meeting the Long Range Planning Committee (LPRC) will finalize Survey Report #3 which focuses on the 2023 written survey comments and a comparison of the 2018 and 2023 survey data regarding the use of amenities.

In the coming months the LRPC’s priority will be to update the Long Range Development Plan.

The Nominating Committee has announced a slate of candidates for Director. Two Directors will be elected. The slate, effective December 8, can still be changed by petition.

The slate includes the following candidates: Janice Fischer, Sherokee Ilse, Debra Olson, Michael Pidone, Dan Reagan, and David Siegel.

Posse Chair Linda Simōn 520-789-7169 posse@5LP.com First Tue., 3 pm, Desert Oasis www.scovaz.com/members/committees/posse

We are delighted to announce that we've added a number of new Posse members in 2023. However, we also had some leave for a variety of reasons. For information on the Posse and how to join, call Linda Simōn at 520-789-7169.

Happy 2024 to all.

Properties Chair Jack Evert jackevert439@gmail.com Third Thu., 9 am, WC1 and Zoom

The Properties Committee does a complete on-site inspection of Association facilities twice a year. Items identified in the final report from that inspection are prioritized and sent to Administration, which then reviews the report and decides how to tackle the issues.

As you might imagine, even this level of attention won’t pick up every issue. Residents can help out here; there is a new feature available that you can use when you see something you think the committee should know about. Go to the SCOV website, click on Member > Committees and then the tab titled Agenda Item Request. The committee will get the request and take a look, whether you can attend our meeting or not. We appreciate the help keeping our facilities ship shape.

Tipster Editorial Co-Chair Karla Erdahl 480-205-1931 karrd.9@gmail.com Co-Chair Sandra Hallenbeck 520-240-7624 smhallenbeck@gmail.com

A new year is a good time to remind Tipster submitters that the article deadline is the eighth day of every month.

Neighborhood Pride Jack Mooney 520-917-8087 scoroval@ciramail.com First Wed., noon, WC3

Living in Arizona at this time of year, it is easy to forget how fortunate we are to be surrounded by the many things that make this place so special. Please take a moment to appreciate those things and the gifts the new year brings to all of us. Reach out to a neighbor or friend and just say hi or offer to help in a small way. Small things do make a difference.

The wonderful holiday decorations throughout the community over the past few weeks have certainly been enjoyed by everyone including our committee members. As a friendly reminder, seasonal decorations should be removed by January 15. We appreciate all residents who continually take

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ON THE COVER Bobcat Kittens Photo by James Cutfield

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Congratulations, Rick!

We are pleased to announce that Rick Price, our Director of Golf, is the recipient of the Southwest PGA 2024 Bill Strausbaugh Award. This award is presented to a PGA member who exemplifies exceptional character, integrity and leadership, particularly through teaching and mentoring fellow PGA professionals. Having been a PGA member since 1994, Price has dedicated over 30 years of his career to mentoring numerous assistants and associates by offering guidance and sharing his wealth of experiences.

Through his unwavering commitment to mentoring, leadership and advocacy, Price has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of countless PGA and LPGA professionals.

His efforts have not only elevated the perception of golf but have also showcased the excellence of PGA professionals, strengthening the Association's reputation as a champion of professionalism and expertise.

Golfing experience that provides professional and friendly service, mountain views and excellent conditions.

and are contaminated with various sizes of rocks.

The last time all the bunkers were renovated was 2011.

The industry standard for the life of a sand trap is between 8 to 15 years, based on how well the bunker was constructed. During the last renovation the bunkers had the bottoms raised, bigger sumps installed for drainage, and new sand installed. However, only a few steep faces had a sprayed-on liner installed, and no pipe drainage was installed to remove excess water. This led to the contamination of rocks and very wet sand.

During the greens renovation in 2020, new bunkers were added to some of the holes. These bunkers were built with a liner covering the entire trap and drainage pipes to remove excess water. Those bunkers are performing very well.

Currently, a master plan for the entire golf course is being developed by our golf course architect. The bunkers are going to be the first phase of that plan to be renovated. The timeline of implementing that phase has not yet been determined, but optimistically it could begin in the next year or two depending on budgeting and availability of construction contractors.

Golf Advisory Chair Yvette Schulz 217-370-0859, hyschulz@gmail.com Nov.-May, first Wed., 2 pm, WC3

Director of Golf - Rick Price rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com 520-917-8086

This month, we are proud to host the highly anticipated Oro Valley Senior Championship on Saturday and Sunday, January 13 and 14.

The event promises to attract some of the finest amateur golfers in the Southwest. The field is limited to the first 60 male participants, 50 years and older with a USGA handicap. Eligible participants for either Division must have a 9.0 index or lower to play in the event. The Championship division will be playing from the black tees and the Open division from the blue tees.

Mark your calendar for Friday, January 19, 10 am-3 pm, for our annual Helicopter Ball Drop and Demo Club Fitting Day. This event promises a day of fun, music and great barbecue. You’ll have the opportunity to try out the latest equipment from leading golf club manufacturers including Titleist, Callaway, Taylor Made, Cobra, Srixon, Cleveland and XXIO. The Helicopter Ball Drop is a 50/50 fundraiser benefiting the SCOV men’s and women’s golf associations. You can purchase golf balls at the Pro Shop or online until 5 pm, Thursday, January 18: $10 per ball; three balls for $25; seven balls for $50 or 15 balls for $100.

The helicopter will drop the golf balls at approximately 1 pm at The Views Golf Club Driving Range. The three balls closest to the hole will be declared the winners. After distributing the 50/50 split, the prize fund will be distributed as follows: 1st place 50%, 2nd place 30% and 3rd place 20%.

The final prize fund distribution will be determined by the total number of balls sold.

Director of Golf Maintenance - Michael Kropf scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8063

Overseeding went very well this year, and the golf course is in very good condition. Any time the overall conditions are really good, the areas of the golf course that need to be improved are magnified. On our golf course the area of biggest concern is the bunkers. They have become hard despite daily raking, become wet very quickly

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The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club Pres. John Olson 206-550-5557 Meetings third Wed., 2 pm, WC2 Play Wed. am

The Views Cup will be held on Wednesday, January 3.

This event is for players who have acquired at least 60 points during the 2023 season. There will be a low-net competition for those who didn’t qualify. On Wednesday, January 10, we will kick off the 2024 season with a Scramble followed by a Bash at the Activity Center. Our Governor’s Cup, a two-man team, three-day event will be held January 17, 20 and 24.

There will be individual competitions on those Wednesdays for players not in the Governor’s Cup. We’ll end the month with a team Stableford format on January 31. The Men’s 18Hole Golf Club will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 17. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club Pres. Tod Milton 520-256-0962 theodore.r.milton@gmail.com December was another great month for the league. The weather stayed wonderful, at least for the first part of the month.

The Nine-Hole league keeps getting larger and better, so if you are sitting on the fence, please join Honing the all important skills us on Thursday mornings.

Hope to see you all at our next Bash and meeting on Thursday, February 8, and remember, we travel to Saddlebrooke on Wednesday, February 7. That away game is always fun and the SaddleBrooke guys really treat us well.

Half the time, twice the fun.

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The Views 18-Hole Women’s Golf Club Pres. Pattie Shock VP Claudia Svarstad csvarstad1@gmail.com 303-594-8027 Play Tue. am

Happy new year. We start this year with some really big, big, news: member Christine McCreedy made a hole-in-one on November 19 on hole #3. She used a five iron. No one in our league made a hole-in-one last season.

The odds of an amateur golfer making a hole-in-one is one out of 12,500 attempts. Congratulations, Chris, way to go.

Our new season brings several new members to our league.

Welcome to Carol Barrett, Karen Brown, Mary Leadholm, Theresa Christine McCreedy with her Masterman, Joan Mayer, Janet first hole-in-one. Happy day!

Polach and Lisa Wright. We warmly welcome you and hope you have a great year.

Our new members took advantage of two optional classes.

Pattie Shock, president, taught a class on Golf Genius and Marty Blakely, rules chair, taught a class on our local rules.

The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club Pres. Renee Romano romano.renee@gmail.com 217-722-1072 Membership Sally Cherner sallysamc@aol.com 617-388-2251 Play Thu.

Nobody enjoys the holiday season more than the 9-Hole Women’s golfers.

There’s a special game of the day with surprises on each hole followed by a holiday lunch catered by the Olive Garden and finished with yummy cookies and fudge. Members don their most festive attire (not-so-ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa hats, lights and bling everywhere). But it’s not just fun and games. Each year our members make donations to help families in our comHoliday lunch. Gayle Lopez, left, munity, this year totaling Kay Johnson, right an amazing 93 pounds of food, $800 and lots of toys. A joy-filled event for everyone.

We have several new members bringing our club total up to 90. If you or someone you know would like to join, we play every Thursday morning at 8:30 am. Contact Sally Cherner Walker.

Follow The Views Golf on X (Twitter): twitter.com/TheViewsGCOV

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Convenient community restaurant, lounge and terrace offering an enjoyable experience in food, drinks and entertainment.

Food & Beverage Management Team Janet Blackwell, Restaurant Manager jblackwell@suncityorovalley.com 520-825-3277 Nick Nunziato, Kitchen Manager

As you may already know, The Views Restaurant is undergoing lots of little changes.

Janet Blackwell We hope these improvements will serve to enhance your overall dining experience. While we strive to implement things in a timely fashion, we ask that you please be patient as we are a work in progress. As always, we appreciate your patronage and look forward to serving you this coming year.

Happy new year, everyone. Embrace the new year with an open heart and a fierce spirit.

Community Foundation

Pres. Carol Johnson 425-343-7138 FoundationSCOV@gmail.com Fourth Thu., 1 pm, Catalina Vista www.foundationscov.org

The Bocce Club received a grant from the Foundation to supplement their funds to host the Tucson Parks and Recreation Senior Olympic Tournament this month. Over 200 people from the Tucson area representing over 30 teams are expected to participate. At least 10 of the teams will be from SCOV. The tournament runs for six days.

In addition, funds were provided to replace chairs that were stolen from the bocce courts last summer.

Salvatore Hernandez Recently, a Bocce Club player at the SCOV court was heard to say, “I’m a bocce ball grandparent, like a regular grandparent only way cooler.”

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Coming Events

Wednesday, January 10, 9 am–noon and 1–4 pm

Items included in this section must be open to all residents and be either sponsored by the Association or be an annual club event of interest to the entire community. Check the website and “This Week in SCOV” for current information.

Friends of the Library Membership Drive FOL membership and donations go to purchases of all materials in the SCOV Library; your HOA dues do not. Our membership drive is Wednesday, January 10, 9 am-noon and 1-4 pm in the Library foyer. Renew or join, $15/sgl, $20/ family.

Every Day, 3-6 pm

Wednesday, January 10, 5 pm

The Views Restaurant Happy Hour Join us for happy hour food and drink specials.

Every Wednesday, 9 am-1 pm Open Air Market Don’t forget to drop by the market behind the Welcome Center during the winter hours of 9 am-1 pm. There may be new vendors each week. Shop in the convenience of your own community. Let’s keep this market going with your purchases.

Friday, January 5, 1 pm “When Living at Home Gets to Be Too Tough!“ The Active Health Committee presents this important topic in the Auditorium with a look into home care and options for long-term care. Rita Menet, 920-659-1428, rita.menet@ gmail.com.

Monday, January 8, 10 am-noon SCOV Gift Shop Monday Madness Sale Mark your calendars for bargains galore at our first Monday Madness sale of the new year including jewelry, wood, fused glass, pottery, fabrics, cards and much more. We set up in front of the Gift Shop. This is an easy and convenient way to shop while supporting your resident artists and local charities. While there, check out all of the new items in the Gift Shop. Thank you for shopping with us.

Monday, January 8, 11 am-noon Capital Contribution Fee Discussion Join a roundtable discussion in the Auditorium and have a conversation with a director to share your thoughts about increasing the Capital Contribution Fee. This is a come and go format; stop in, share your thoughts, join in the conversation, and leave at any time.

Tuesday, January 9, 10 am Tucson Museum of Art Talk Start the new year by joining the TMA Art Talks and expanding your knowledge of art. This month's presentation is

by TMA docent Kit Kimball who will tell how artist Winslow Homer challenged America's early beliefs. This popular icon introduced Americans to political challenges facing society then and remains relevant today. Activity Center/Navajo and Hohokam Rooms. For more information, contact Helen or Bob Jennette 520-818-6332.

Tuesday, January 9, 4-5 pm Capital Contribution Fee Discussion Join a roundtable discussion in the Auditorium and have a conversation with a director to share your thoughts about increasing the Capital Contribution Fee. This is a come and go format; stop in, share your thoughts, join in the conversation, and leave at any time.

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Free Movie SCOV is hosting a free movie in the Auditorium, What Happens Later, starring Meg Ryan and David Duchovny. Exlovers reunite when they both become stranded in an airport overnight. They find themselves drawn together to revisit their past to discuss what could have been and what may happen in the future.

Thursday, January 11, 6 pm Thursday Trivial Pursuit Game Night Join the fun for friendly competition at the Activity Center/ Kiva, only $2 pp (please bring exact change) and bring your own drinks and snacks or patronize The Bistro. We'll have teams of four with prizes going to members of the winning team. We play the second Thursday of the month. Seating is limited to 64 persons.

Wednesday, January 17, 3 pm Book Bingo Join the Friends of The Library (FOL) in WC3 for our monthly Book B-I-N-G-O. This is regular bingo with books as prizes and is open to the whole community. No literary knowledge needed. Your cash donation of $5 pp at the door supports the SCOV Library. Bring a beverage and snacks.

Use SignUpGenius on the FOL or Library web page to reserve your spot or call Sherry Small 520-308-5735.

Wednesday, January 17, 6 pm Ultimate Chicago Chicago is one of the longest running, best-selling music groups of all time. They hold the distinction of being the first American band to chart albums on Billboard’s Pop Top-40 over six consecutive decades. Ultimate Chicago has assembled some of the finest musicians to re-create all the excitement, energy and nostalgia that comes with a live performance on Wednesday, January 17, 6 pm, Auditorium.

Tickets can be purchased for $25 pp on the website under Members > Member Services > News & Info.

Thursday, January 18, 7 pm Introduction to Astrophotography Pete Phifer and Ed Jacoby, members of the Astronomy Club, will present "Introduction to Astrophotography" in the Activity Center/Navajo. These men are applying their technical expertise from former careers to their long-time avocations, and will fascinate us with simple techniques for photographing planets, moons and dreamy nebulae using smart phones, digital cameras, and telescopes. The 2024 membership dues can also be paid at this meeting.

Friday, January 26, 10 am Library Author Series Presents James A. Williams Local author James A. Williams will present his newest book, Oro Valley: The First Fifty Years. Oro Valley is a remarkable desert suburb. Come learn about the community,

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growth and conflicts concerning the town we call home. This event is at Catalina Vista.

Saturday, January 27, 7:30-9:30 am Veterans Club Pancake Breakfast Join us in the Auditorium for pancakes, sausage links, apple sauce, coffee and juice to support local veteran organizations.

Tickets, $10 pp, on sale Sat. and Sun., Jan. 13 and 14, 9:30-11 am at the Auditorium, Desert Oasis, Catalina Vista, and AFC

Saturday, January 27, 8-9:30 am Annual Shredding Event Personal papers only. Drive-up only; no walk-ups. No business records, magazines, newspapers or junk mail will be accepted. Location: Vistoso Community Church parking lot, 1200 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. This event is sponsored by the Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation.

Saturday and Sunday, January 27 and 28, 9 am-4 pm Mata Ortiz Pottery and Zapotec Rug Show and Sale Join us for the annual show and sale in the Activity Center/ Native American Rooms.

Wednesday, January 31, 9:15 am Tipster Collation Join the fun and get a little bit of exercise at the Activity Center/Kiva while collating the inserts that go in the Tipster.

To sign up, email gclerch@comcast.net.

Workshops and Classes

Association-Sponsored Fitness Online advance registration is required for all classes at www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities. Check www. suncityorovalley.com for current information.

There is a $2 fee per class. Currently, punch passes must be purchased online: $20 for 10 classes or an annual pass for $300. You can register for classes, purchase passes and find class descriptions on our website under Fitness. If you have questions, call Lonnie 520-917-8073.

Aqua Zumba®: Tue., 1-2 pm, AFC Pool Balance Class: Mon.,10:30-11:30 am, AFC Chair Balance Class: Fri., 10:30 am-11:30 am, AC/Kiva Cardio Chair Aerobics: Tue., Thu., 10:30-11:30 am, Sat. 9-10 am, CV Cardio Core Fusion: Tue., Thu., 5:30-6:30 pm, AFC Core Conditioning: Wed, 3-4 pm, AFC Slow Flow Yoga: Tue., Thu., 6:45-7:45 pm, AFC Sweat Stretch: Tue., Thu., 7:30-9 am, AFC Water Aerobics: Mon., Wed., Fri., 10-11 am, AFC Pool Zumba® : Tue., 9:15-10:10 am, Thu., 4-5 pm, AFC Personal trainer one-on-one training. Call Ray Jerkins 520-907-2338 for an appointment.

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Class Learn to use this life-saving machine at a class offered Wednesday, January 24, 1:30 pm, WC1. Contact Lonnie Davis to make a reservation for this class 520-917-8073 or ldavis@suncityorovalley.com.

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“Brain Health and Reversing Cognitive Decline” Cognitive decline is a preventable condition. Rick Menet, M.D., will present a bodily systems and practical approach Fridays January 5, 12, 19 and 26, 3 pm, Catalina Vista. You may attend any or all of the presentations. Sponsored by the Active Health Committee, Rita Menet 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com.

Free iPhone Classes SCOV Technology Club offers classes for iPhone users in January and February. Class size is limited. Please register on the SCOV Technology Club website: www.scovcomputer. com or with instructor Peg Bushong: 8365pbush@gmail. com. Classes are held in the Welcome Center/Technology Lab. Attend these free classes and have your questions answered.

Wed., Jan. 3, 1-3 pm. iPhone exploration of phone and texting options.

Adding contacts and managing your mail account.

Thu., Jan. 25, 1-3 pm. iPhone exploration of apps: QR codes, Find My, Maps, Calendar, Notes and Health.

Thu., Feb. 8, 1-3 pm. Take better photos and videos with your iPhone.

Editing, sharing and organization.

Wed., Feb. 21, 1-3 pm. Avoid spam, scams, fake messages and emails.

Password management, biometrics and privacy settings.

Parkinson’s Exercise Club Classes are Mondays and Thursdays, 4-5:30 pm. Call Ray Jerkins 520-907-2338 to make an appointment. Classes are $7 and held in the Welcome Center, WC3.

Community Support Groups

Active Health-Sponsored Support Groups The groups listed here are sponsored by the SCOV Active Health Committee. Contact Rita Menet 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com with questions.

Brain Health Circle Nancy Bulinski, Sec'y 559-676-2666 nancybulinski@gmail.com Third Tue., 2:30 pm, Activity Center/Navajo

The Brain Health Circle (formerly the Brain Health Action Group) is taking a new direction with a new day, place and time. We are a collective group wanting to share our thoughts and approaches to improving brain health and preventing cognitive decline. In January we will focus on reported cases on how some people have reversed their cognitive loss. The Brain Health Circle welcomes anyone interested or simply curious about improving their cognitive health.

Cancer Support Contact: Sandie Roberts 847-525-9239 sjrbrokeress@aol.com Third Tue., 4 pm, WC2

Our Cancer Support Group encourages and welcomes all SCOV members who have been affected by cancer. This group includes everyone from those newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, cancer survivors or those who are caring for someone with cancer. Our meetings include a valuable exchange of information and discussion with those who have had cancer and undergone chemotherapy, surgery or radiation treatment. We learn from each other. Sandie Roberts, SCOV resident who has a family member dealing with cancer, facilitates the group. The focus of this group is to

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share feelings and experiences with cancer risk, current cancer and post-cancer. We hold this safe space to be able to discuss all aspects of the disease.

Caregivers of Loved Ones with Cognitive Loss Nancy Bulinski 559-676-2666 nancybulinski@gmail.com First Thu., 1:30 pm Desert Oasis/Saguaro

This is a newly formed group dedicated to supporting one another by sharing concerns and ideas about ourselves and our loved ones with cognitive loss. We will discuss the many challenges with open hearts and open ideas. This support group will provide a safe and confidential space to share ideas and personal experiences. If you need respite care for your loved one with cognitive decline while you attend this meeting, contact Nancy Bulinski.

Diabetes Support Circle Contact: Bill Bable wcbcfp33@gmail.com 520-639-8845 First Mon., 3:30 pm, Catalina Vista Feb. 5 focus on Type 2

There is no January meeting due to the first Monday falling on New Year's Day. Join us in February.

Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2, including prediabetes, are two distinct diseases. The Diabetes Circle is divided into two areas of focus. We will discuss Type 1 diabetes in January, March, May, July, September and November. We will discuss Type 2 and prediabetes in February, April, June, August, October and December. Our circle will discuss all things concerning our conditions: terminologies, health concerns, diet and lifestyle strategies. Attendees range from those who are newly diagnosed to those who have had diabetes 50-plus years. We welcome partners who are also impacted and engaged in your health and well-being.

Grief Support Contact Jane Krabbeler 520-500-3352 JKrabbeler@gmail.com Every Fri., 2 pm, Activity Center/Kiva

Grief affects us all. Whether you are experiencing the loss of a spouse, parent, sibling, friend or even a beloved pet, it is important to surround yourself with love and support. The Grief Support Group meets every Friday, 2-3 pm, Activity Center/Kiva. You are welcome to join our circle of support.

Support Group for the Visually Impaired Judi Peterson 815-222-4754 Raven 505-469-7505, sivaraven@gmail.com Third Thu., 3-4:30 pm, Desert Oasis/Saguaro Room

All who are in any stage of visual impairment and their support persons are welcome to join us as we come together for mutual support. The goal of the group is to share resources, and to help make the possibility of limited vision less intimidating. We share technological and equipment advances that help enhance accessibility.

Available at our Library is one such resource: The Country of the Blind, by Andrew Leland, which chronicles the author's journey from sightedness to blindness. It is, unfortunately, not yet published in large print, but is available through Amazon in audible form. We highly recommend it to anyone on this journey or interested in learning more about blindness.

It is highly readable, both bittersweet and joyful, filled with tenderness and insights.

Join us to learn and share more about resources in a supportive environment.

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For Your Information

Costume Closet The Costume Closet, operated by the SCOV Variety Theatre Club, is available to all residents. This month it will be open Wednesday, January 10, 9-10 am, and Monday, January 15, 3-4 pm. This is a free service, but donations are welcome to help with repair and cleaning. Enter the Costume Closet by going through the Loan Room. For questions, call or text Kate Cusumano 520-437-2074.

Free Movies Institute of Learning in Retirement and the SCOV Library are once again offering four free movie matinees in January, 2 pm, Activity Center/Kiva. No tickets, no pre-registration required.

Wednesday, January 3: Gigi, 1958 award winning musical starring Leslie Caron Wednesday, January 17: On Golden Pond, starring Henry Fonda with real life daughter Jane Fonda Wednesday, January 24: Trains, Planes and Automobiles, comedy with Steve Martin and John Candy Wednesday, January 31: Out of Africa starring Meryl Streep and Robert Redford No movie on Wednesday, January 10.

Tennis Clinics The SCOV Tennis Club is offering tennis clinics once a week beginning Wednesday, January 3 through February, 12:30-1:30 pm, Mountain Vista tennis courts, to any club member wishing to start or improve their tennis knowledge and skill. The theme of each weekly clinic will be a generalized approach to give participants an opportunity to work on their game and meet new players in a group setting. Clinics will focus on instruction, drills and point play centered around doubles strategy. New membership or renewal covers cost of clinics, and much more. Go to www.scovtennis. com to sign in and RSVP for these clinics.

Thank You Corner Mike and I would like to thank all the members of SCOV who came to our rescue during my two surgeries. They helped load/unload food for the new appliances, which arrived a month early while I was completely helpless, visited me at Transitions Rehab, brought food for evening meals, and kept in touch with emails and texts. The cards and thoughtfulness warmed our hearts and reinforced why we love living in SCOV. –Peggy and Mike Gardner A huge thank you for your cards, warm hugs and kind words of encouragement at David's passing. That means so much to me. I love living here with my Sun City family.

–Coco Sullivan

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Clay Pres., Mary Murck 612-205-0084 mmurck@earthlink.net www.scovclayclub.com

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Clubs Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Art League Art League Hangings VP, Susan Taylor 719-205-6262

Many artists are familiar with Carol Nagel, who has a long history with SCOV arts, the Art Studio, and the Art League. In 1996, Carol and her husband Bill were new SCOV residents, and she began exploring all the art classCarol Nagel es and activities.

She first helped hang art in the Activity Center in 1996. She then began taking art classes through SCOV art groups. Carol says she liked to take as many art classes as were available. For 12 years, Carol was the secretary for the Art League. Today Carol serves as Art League consultant and is always present at art hangings. Carol has the talent and eyes for coordinating up to 130 art pieces and somehow grouping them together in a cohesive, beautiful collection in SCOV facilities.

The SCOV artists and Art League members thank you Carol.

Bark Carving John Johnston 520-274-9888 johnjohnston@xplornet.com Tue., 1-4 pm, Thu., 9 am-noon Artisan Center/Lapidary

Come to the Lapidary Room in the Artisan Center Tuesday afternoon or Thursday morning and see what the bark carvers are doing. If you are interested in taking this up as a hobby, we have people to teach you. We even have tools and bark that you can use. Of course, if you are already a carver, please join us for conversation and perhaps you will be inspired or you can inspire us.

Kathy Dunn's work in progress

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We welcome our 2024 Clay Club board: Pres., Mary Murck; VP, Robert Dufur; Sec., Linda Block; Treas., Renee Ford; Advisor, Jill Varley. We thank Bob Arms, Robert Dufur, Mary Murck, Renee Ford and Jill Varley for their leadership this past year. For more information, visit our website.

New officers, l-r: Jill Varley, Renee Ford, Mary Murck, Robert Dufur and Linda Block Colored Pencil Plus Co-leader Bette McGrath 815-347-4282 Co-leader Cathy Harrison 303-968-5545 Fri., 9 am-noon, Catalina Vista/Art Studio Artist Maryfaith Fox is beginning a colored pencil picture. After selecting a subject, it can be drawn freehand or traced onto good quality paper. In this photo, she is selecting the colored pencils that she will use. Her subject is mushrooms, which she photographed in her home state of Minnesota.

Our group always welcomes new people. Members provide help for the beginner and encourage experienced colored pencil artists to share their talents. Please join us.

Gourd Art Susan Potter 253-722-4295 Mon., 1-4 pm, Fri., 9 am-noon, Lapidary Room Are you curious or interested in learning about gourd art? We will hold a class on Friday, January 19, 9 am, Artisan Center/Lapidary Room.

Cost $5. Text or call Lesley Chace at 530-640-2295 to sign up or for information. Our members are always willing to help newcomers as well as seasoned artists. We have everything you need to get started. Come and be inspired.

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Japanese Flower Arranging Instructor Donald Marier 612-757-8373 dolmar21@gmail.com Jan.-Apr., Second and Fourth Mon., 2-4 pm, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge Practice Nicole Laing 541-740-9688 moongazer45@gmail.com May; Oct.-Nov. Second and Fourth Mon., 2-4 pm, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Japanese flower arranging, ikebana, is the art of arranging flowers, branch materials, grasses and leaves. At its core is the beauty resulting from a combination of color, shapes and graceful lines. More than simple floral decoration, it is a form of sculpture with plant materials. Learn from certified instructors at your own pace and make creative arrangements for your home.

Knit and Crochet Jane Fairchild 520-909-5069 janemail11@yahoo.com Mon., 2:30-4:30 pm, Activity Center/Hohokam

If you have a knit or crochet project, or would like to learn, come join us. An ongoing group project is making crocheted mats out of plastic shopping bags. You can participate in this project by cutting the bags into strips, stringing the strips into plastic yarn (plarn) and/or crocheting them into mats.

If you wish to donate bags, flatten clean Fry’s, Safeway or Walmart bags and stack them by color. You can then fold all the stacks over into one; no need to fasten them together.

This effort on your part greatly streamlines the cutting and crochet process. Do not include newspaper bags as they do not work for this project. Bags can be dropped into a basket on Jane Fairchild’s front porch any time at 1750 E. Crown Ridge Way.od

Modelers Pres. Fred Faust 520-907-3469 fjfaust1030@gmail.com Second Fri., 9 am, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge; fourth Fri., 9 am, Modelers Room www.scovaz.com/clubs/modelers The club had a successful open house after Thanksgiving. Many people attended and enjoyed donuts, cookies and conversation about planes, trains, ships and automobiles. Members shared stories and knowledge of assembly and painting techniques. Several model kits were given to young folks, and we hope to see the results in the future.

Join us at our twicemonthly meetings. We have donuts and coffee at both, and we share our projects, techniques, and some great stories.

Thanksgiving open house. Photo by Tom Prall

Open Studio Artists Pres. Carol Nagel 520-825-3097 carolm93@comcast.net Tues., Wed., Thu. and Sat. 9 am-1 pm, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Two artists will be featured on the Open Studio walls at Catalina Vista during January. Eldon Ward has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. He mainly works in acrylics and wood stain on hollow core doors and scrap framing lumber. Steve Lloyd is a retired architect. Geometry and balance are important elements in his compositions in collage and acrylic.

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During the month of February, the Colored Pencil Plus group will display their art. Visit Catalina Vista to view the work of our very talented residents.

Vistoso Photo Pres. Wayne Widener 520-730-7037 Club information www.vistosophotoclub.weebly.com Club photos at https://tinyurl.com/VPC-Photos

Besides being a social club, we offer educational and instructional programs, host guest speakers, have friendly photo competitions for all skill levels, and have monthly exhibitions of Fresh Salmon by Wayne Widener members' photos. Cell phone photos are welcome (and winning some of our contests).

Come as our guest on Wednesday, January 10, 6 pm, Catalina Vista.

Our Saturday, January 6, class for members is “Photo Mounting and Custom Mat Cutting” taught in the Photo Lab

by Pam Maddern.

Sculpture Dale Foster 520-825-0707 fosterdale1248@gmail.com Mon., 9 am-5 pm, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

If you are interested in becoming a member or learning more about our club, stop in on Monday morning or contact Dale Foster. Our sculpture pieces are in the glass case and art room window inside Catalina Vista, a showcase outside of the library and inside the library.

Outside sculptures by Tracey Getz The Sculpture Club has some very talented members and over time, they tend to develop a niche. Tracey Getz, a club member, is known for his expertise in creating outdoor sculptures. Tracey invites interested people to join us for a onehour workshop on “Thinking Outside the Display Case” Monday, January 15, 10 am, Catalina Vista/Art Studio. We work with polymer clay which is perfect for creating outdoor pieces of art, from wall masks and wind chimes to soaring eagles.

Come see what is possible.

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Seniors for Kids Co-Pres. Sue Watkins 206-819-2382 suewatk@smwireless.net Co-Pres. Pat Norton 480-993-8762 panpan9803@yahoo.com Sewing/Crafting, Mon., 1-3 pm, and Wed., 9 am-noon, Artisan Center/Sewing Wooden toy making, various times, Artisan Center/Wood Shop Business meetings, first Thu., 8-9 am, Catalina Vista; no meetings May-Sep. SFK is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization

Look at all those toys and volunteers. Seniors for Kids is a special group of people, as are the entire group of residents at SCOV. Hip, hip hooray!

Happy New year. Wow, what a year 2023 was. New members have been added to our rolls and we have supplied so many children with love through our toy distribution and adopt-a-family program at the Tri-Communities program and the many charitable organizations of southern Arizona. It is really joyful to think that a small group can affect so many lives.

Now we need to focus on what we can accomplish in 2024. The Sewing Room shelves are already filling with new toys, quilts and all kinds of creations. Karen Curry and Dick Minch from the Wood Shop will again plan work days to make the cherished wooden toys that they encourage the woodworkers to make. We add these to our stash for next holiday season.

A special shout out to Wheels for Kids, who supplied seven bicycles and helmets to children at Tri-Communities. They not only supplied the bikes and helmets, but they also assisted in delivery. Living is giving and giving is living. Thank you from us all.

Sewing Thimblelenas

Sue Karstad 503-531-0622 Karstadse@gmail.com Room/Pfaff orientation Lesley Monroe mikeandlesleyp@gmail.com 509-947-5669 Monitor Training Georgina Smith smith.georgine@gmail.com 574-329-0330

The six clubs of the Thimblelenas are busy with new projects, new equipment and donations. Donations of fabric, thread, even old sheets or T-shirts, are turned into many useful items that are distributed to our greater community and children, adults and pets benefit. If you are interested in sewing or taking on another fiber arts project, you are welcome to stop by during club times for more information. New members are always welcome and trainers are available to assist you. If you want to use the embroidery machine or the long arm quilter, sign up for a time on SignUp.com. Need technical assistance? Call Carol Myers 715-754-2824.

Casa Amigas

Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 Sewing machine orientation Lesley Monroe 509-947-5669, Mary Jo Miller 701-641-3141 Mon. and Thu., 9 am-noon, Artisan Center/Sewing Room In November several Casa Amigas quilters had their military honor quilts displayed at Catalina Vista.

Hopefully, you had a chance to see their wonderful crafts. Lesley Monroe, Casa member who is also a veteran, spearheaded the project to make military honor quilts for disabled and infirmed veterans in Tucson.

Casa Amigas quilters jumped Casa Amigas quilters display military honor quilts at the chance at Catalina Vista in November and sewed at least 20 quilts.

After Lesley presented a quilt at a Veterans Club meeting, she was given the entire 50/50 raffle proceeds from that meeting to purchase additional fabric for the quilters. What a generous gift from our veterans. It's charitable projects like this that inspire our members to utilize their skills for others in need. Consider joining us if you are interested in donating your time to continue our mission. You only need to come once a week if that's all the time you can commit.

If your sewing skills are rusty, our members are willing to help get you up to speed.

Cheer Bears

Pat Norton 480-993-8762 panpan9803@yahoo.com Wed., 1-3 pm, Artisan Center/Sewing

Happy New Year. May you all be blessed for the kindness you shared in 2023 and may you continue to care for others in the year ahead.

Our group of cutters, embroiderers, sewers, stuffers, bottom closers, and bow tiers have had a busy year. We made over 500 Cheer Bears and sent them on their way to new homes for young and old alike.

We continue to put several bears in the Gift Shop, since many here requested purchasing them for grandchildren.

This income, as well as donations from the Tennis Club and residents, helps us to purchase supplies we need to keep the supply chain full. As always, we appreciate material donations of flannel and Poly-Fil stuffing.

Our thanks for all the community support.

Join our Facebook group Sun City Oro Valley

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Machine Embroidery

Co-Leader Mary Jo Miller 701-641-3141, Co-Leader Sue Devaney 847-997-3989 Training Coordinator Karin Frohlich 520-612-7379 4D Computer Training Debra Dirks 520-825-2248 www.facebook.com/groups/SCOVMachineEmb/ Third Tue., 1:30 pm, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Pet Beds

Jan Bohe 520-825-9725 Tue., 1-3 pm, Artisan Center/Sewing

Can you snip and stuff? Are you a pet lover? We have a simple and easy project you can help with on Tuesday afternoons. Sewing is definitely not a requirement. We snip away at washable fabric and stuff pillows for our furry little friends at the Humane Society. The beds come in many different colors and sizes that any animal would love. We invite you to join us.

Quilters

Carol Guibert 520-404-1462 Second and Fourth Tue., 1 pm, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

At our Tuesday, January 9, meeting Pam Dunlap will introduce her convergence quilt class which will be offered Thursday, January 18, 1 pm, Sewing Room. Sign up for the class and receive a basic supply list. Also at that meeting SaddleBrooke quilters will bring their opportunity quilt to display and sell tickets. We will take our quilt to their February meeting. This is a great exchange that we have enjoyed for several years.

The Tuesday, January 23, meeting will feature Peg Bushong speaking on basic quilt supplies, techniques and uses.

Our quilt show is Sunday, March 3. More information will be available in the February Tipster.

Tapestry Hooking and Fiber Arts

Coni Arseneau 217-398-1416 coniarseneau@gmail.com Carrie Wiley 360-734-5952 ecwiley@gmail.com Tue., 9-11 am, Artisan Center/Sewing www.scovhookers.weebly.com

The Tapestry Hooking and Fiber Arts group meets Tuesday mornings in the Sewing Room. If you are interested, stop by between 9-11 am. The group provides materials and instruction for those interested in learning hooking. People involved in other arts using fiber are invited and encouraged to join.

We started as a rug hooking group. Over time we decided to expand to all fiber arts. Therefore, we are open to including other forms of fiber interests. Recently we were contacted about including weaving. The above picture is of weavings by Jean Brown. If you are a weaver or would like to learn how to weave, contact Coni Arseneau with your interest. We are currently assessing interest within our community.

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Show ‘n Share Leader Deb Wehrung 267-377-6760 debwehrung@gmail.com Every Fri., 9 am-noon, Catalina Vista

If one of your 2024 resolutions is to finish that craft you started, bring it to Show 'n Share. You will be amazed how the opportunity to put aside up to three hours each week can get that project finished. Our group will inspire, encourage and help you to accomplish your goal. Come as a visitor, join as a new friend.

Silversmith and Lapidary Pres. Ric Raynor 520-528-1060 raynorrtr@gmail.com Winter shop hours: Mon.-Thu., 9 am-4 pm, Fri., 9 am-noon Member meeting Mon., Jan. 8, 2 pm, Artisan Center/Silversmith Studio Our featured artist of the month is Stephen Keim, who moved here from Whidbey Island, Washington in 2019. Professionally, he was in dental technology which lends itself well to his jewelry hobby. Previously, Steve had a complete studio in his home and he continues to do most of his work at home. His father-in- law was Ed Borgatta, a renowned gemologist in New York City and a professor at Columbia University. The eight millimeter blue topaz in this beautiful Steve’s blue topaz shooting shooting star pendant is a product star pendant and earrings of Borgatta's studio.

Stop by our shop and speak with a monitor about joining.

New member training is held monthly on the second Tuesday and Wednesday.

Stained/Fused Glass Daniel Stasi 815-762-3636 scovglassclub@gmail.com Studio Manager Byron Wolffing 520-284-7889 wolffing5@gmail.com Open to members 8 am-9 pm www.scovglassclub.weebly.com Jo Anne and her husband were very excited to learn that SCOV had a glass club when they were planning a move here. She joined the club seven years ago and has been an integral part ever since. We are especially thankful for all of the work she has accomplished behind the scenes. Jo Anne has served as club president for four years, and we also appreciate the countless hours she has given to the Long Range Planning Committee. Jo Anne is also a member Jo Anne Bowman displays her beautiful fused of the Clay Club. She glass hummingbird scene. loves sewing and is on the SCOV Artisan Center Renovation Task Force.

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Monitors are on duty Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. We offer a great blend of willingness, instruction and creativity and welcome you to join us.

Wood Carving Mike Engle, 317-979-1434, scottengcanyon@comcast.net Sat., 9:30 am-noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary SCOVCarvers@gmail.com

Want a relaxing hobby? Then come join the group at the woodcarvers meeting at the Artisan Center/Lapidary Room.

Visitors are always welcome to watch, learn or participate.

Woodworking Pres. Gary Casner 303-880-4120 gcasner1@comcast.net VP Karen Curry 708-822-3057 kindheart77@att.net www.scovwoodworkingclub.com

The Woodworking Club offers a monthly Introduction Class for SCOV members who are interested in working in the Wood Shop. Please contact Bill Norton 480-980-5493 for further information, and to sign up for the class.

Continuing Education Astronomy Pres. Helen Salvay 520-990-8989 scovastronomy@gmail.com Third Thu., 7 pm, Sep.-May, Activity Center/Navajo www.scovastronomy.weebly.com We start the new year Thursday, January 18, 7 pm, with an "Introduction to Astrophotography." Pete Phifer and Ed Jacoby are ready to fascinate us with simple techniques for photographing planets, moons and dreamy nebulae, using smart phones, digital cameras and telescopes.

Pete is the current president of the Highlands Astronomy Club and the Photo of the Great Orion Nebula and the Highlands Photography Running Man Nebula, taken by Ed Jacoby Club. Ed is currently a board member of our SCOV Astronomy Club and the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, where he is involved with the Chiracahua Astronomy Complex. We are excited to hear both men, who bring their technical expertise from former careers and apply it to these hobbies of astronomy and photography. Examples of hardware and their beautiful photography will be on display. This free event is open to everyone.

The 2024 membership dues of $12 per household for new and returning members can be paid with cash or check at this meeting.

Bible Studies Men’s Bible Study

Jerry Anderson 520-638-6586 Oct.-May, Tue., 7:15 am, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball

We have been studying the gospel of John. We would be glad to have you join us. We meet every Tuesday, 7:15 am,

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Catalina Vista, and then gather at The Views Restaurant for breakfast and fellowship.

Women’s Bible Study

Pres. Elaine Farmer 253-318-0018 elaineruth@gmail.com Sec. Faith Heitmann 208-750-5886 quincie51@gmail.com Oct.-May, Wed., 8:50 am, WC3

Here’s praying you all had a wonderful holiday season, and a Merry Christmas with friends and family. Happy New Year to you. We start Wednesday, January 10, on the second half of our study in the gospel of Luke, for the spring session. You can do the second half, without having done the first part.

Newcomers are welcome. Call with any questions you may have.

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Books Great Books

Pres. Barbara Gates 302-354-6615 VP Maryfaith Fox 612-414-7789 maryfaith.fox@gmail.com Oct.-Apr., First and Third Wed., 2 pm, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Great Books Club members engage in lively discussions based on close reading of short selections from classic works, ranging from philosophical essays to contemporary short stories. Our January readings from the anthology “Great Conversations 4” include Thoreau’s account of going to the woods “to live deliberately.” We enjoy these twice a month conversations and invite newcomers to join us. Contact Barbara or Maryfaith for more information.

Not So Silent Book Club

Tammy Barnett 530-228-0214 tammypbarnett@sbcglobal.net Second Sun., 2:30-4 pm, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Our club meets once a month. We go around the table, giving each person a turn to talk about a book that they have read or are reading. We hear about nonfiction books as well as fiction. Our tastes are quite varied. We have a lot of fun, and everyone leaves with many new intriguing titles to read or think about reading in the future. Newcomers are always welcome. Call or email of you have questions.

Sun City Vistoso Genealogical Society Pres. Mary Barr 520-904-1255 vmbarr@gmail.com General meetings Oct.-May, Second Tue., 1-3 pm Check calendar for location www.scvgs.org

It's been at the back of your mind. Yes, you want to do it. We will help you trace your family tree. Let's get started. Join Sun City Vistoso Genealogical Society. Our six-week Beginning Genealogy Classes are Fridays, January 12, 19, 26, February 9, 16, and 23, 1-3 pm, Welcome Center/ Technology Lab. Contact Karen Hasselbach, candydish7@gmail.com. Membership forms are available in the hall outside the Welcome Center/Genealogy Room. Classes are limited to 35 members of the club.

The next club meeting is Tuesday, January 9, 1 pm, Activity Center/Hohokam and Navajo Rooms. The topic for January is tracing your ancestors using newspapers. Newspaper databases add human interest to your research and give researchers insights into people and places where their ancestors lived. Club meetings are open to guests.

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ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement Pres. Mary Lee Fitzgerald fitzgerald.marylee@gmail.com Registrar Barb Wetzstein kebara@me.com www.suncityilr.com The ILR winter courses begin the first week in February. Although registration ended December 31, you can check the website and scroll through courses to see if space is still available. Late registrations are $15/ course.

Demo of bending glass tubing at Ignite Museum Natural Health and Wellness Pres. Sherokee Ilse 520-818-3279 Third Wed., 3-4:30 pm, Catalina Vista

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Join us Wednesday, January 17, 3-4:30 pm, Catalina Vista. Our speaker, Annie Marie Pafford, owner of Healthy Naturally You, has been in business 14 years. She is a certified laser technician, sound therapist and laser skin care professional and has 15 years in fitness and is a personal trainer.

Ms. Pafford's topic is "Sound and Laser Frequencies."

Learn about natural ways to boost your immunity, repair and rejuvenate your health at a cellular level. Sound and laser are just two ways Annie offers that can help to rejuvenate the body. Working with frequencies in the body brings things into balance and your body will create a healing within itself.

At our meeting you will see pictures, hear stories and experience some of the techniques.

If you did not pay your $3 membership dues in October or November, bring an envelope with $3 cash, your name, email, phone and address on the outside. See you there.

Poets Corner Sharyn Rafieyan 520-825-6762 srafieyan@comcast.net Mon., 10 am-noon, call for location or invitation to Zoom

SCOV Technology Club Pres. Leo Belardinelli 520-989-9314 Technology Club help desk 520-989-9314 scovtech@gmail.com Apple help 520-329-7661 Second Mon., 1 pm, Activity Center/Kiva www.scovcomputer.com

Looking forward to all our interesting January classes, both old and new? Examples of classes are Networking, Android Devices, iPhone, WiFi, Streaming TV and Alexa Device classes.

Writer’s Club Paul Mercer 847-977-7326 pawmerc@gmail.com Jon Russell 262-212-6540 jonrussell6@gmail.com First and third Fri., noon-2 pm, WC1

We are a lively group who enjoy reading and discussing what our members write. Oh, and did I mention, you can pick a subject and write about any subject that interests you? If you haven't written in awhile, come and join us for a fun and fast moving two hours at the Welcome Center. We are a

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group of veteran and new members who enjoy the mental exercise the meetings deliver. Topic for Friday, January 5, is "Retirement–Just As Good As I Thought" and the Friday, January 19, topic is "I'm Trying Internet Newspapers and Here is What I..."

Cultural & Social SCOV Charity Works Pres. Cathy Winje 847-636-1453 crew3310@aol.com VP Jan Fischer 520-825-2401 fischer_janice@comcast.net Treas. Janet Nelson 914-907-4076 janetnelsondata@gmail.com Sec./Publicity Thelma LaFleur 847-641-0890 lafletj@mail.com Donations Kathy Hrdy 520-262-5477 jkhrdy2@outlook.com Sep.-Apr., Second Tue., 9 am, WC3

Our club benefits Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse, which helps victims of domestic abuse throughout Tucson and the surrounding area. We also support IMPACT of Southern Arizona food bank by collecting food at our monthly meetings. Donations to both organizations are taken at our monthly meetings. For a list of donations needed

by Emerge, go to their website: www.emergecenter.org.

We welcome new members and hope to see you at our next meeting.

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Democratic Club Co-Chair Linda Bretz scovdems@gmail.com Co-Chair Mary Beth Livingston Treas. Pamela Jorgensen Second Sat., 1 pm, Activity Center/Native American Rooms www.scovdems.com

Dog Club - Fido’s Friends Pres. Mary Murck mmurck@earthlink.net VP/Membership Kris Sigford raykris@aribo.com Club email: scovff@gmail.com www.scovff.weebly.com Meeting Thu., Jan. 18, 1 pm, Activity Center/Hohokum

We look forward to the 2024 elections and working with club members on political action. We still need new officers for the next term beginning March 2024. A treasurer, secretary and up to two new members-at-large need to be elected. If interested, email us at scovdems@gmail.com.

Our 2024 kickoff meeting is Saturday, January 13, 1 pm, Activity Center/Hopi and Hohokam Rooms. Sarah Smallhouse from Save Democracy AZ will speak on open primaries. Kevin York, the newly announced Arizona House Legislative District 17 candidate will speak. Check the website for speaker and other club updates.

We enjoy seeing everyone at our meetings. Whether you use the dog park or not, we share a lot of information about our dogs at the meetings. We are currently taking renewals and new members. Check out our member-only Facebook page and/or the website listed above.

In the months of January and February we found a way to give to dogs in the community.

With the SCOV Garden Club,

Willy sports a fashionable hat while April looks on.

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we are co-sponsoring towel collection for Pima Animal Care Center (PACC). You can bring your clean used towels to the meeting or to a collection point you’ll receive in an email.

Meanwhile, be sure to pick up after your dog.

Garden Club Pres. Marge Gustafson 760-989-1745 margustafson@gmail.com Co-VP Nancy Brown 520-979-2569 nancybro5@aol.com https://sites.google.com/view/scov-garden-club/home Meetings second Tue., 1 pm, Auditorium, Oct.-Apr.

January is a busy month for the Garden Club. Our monthly meeting Tuesday, January 9, 1 pm, Auditorium, features Greg Starr, a botanist and author of two books.

Greg's presentation is entitled, “A Whirlwind Look at Cool Plants for Hot Gardens.”

He will discuss their use in Sweet acacia pods southwest xeriscapes. He will discuss the basics of each plant, including the size, flower color, water use and sun exposure needed for each plant.

Greg will also talk about pruning and will admonish anybody who dares to prune desert plants into unnatural shapes.

Thursday, January 11, we will tour The University of Arizona's Campus Arboretum. For more than a century the campus landscape has served as testing grounds for arid-adapted trees, supplying the Campus Arboretum with a collection of unusual but delightful specimens. The Trees around the World tour features some of these unique trees and describes their native uses and interesting folklore. We will learn the history and the heritage of Arizona's oldest University and follow a guide as they show us beautiful places and tell us fascinating facts about the growth and development of the University and how it came out of the sands of the Sonoran Desert to become the jewel of Arizona. Time and information will be on the website.

Sun City Gleaners Sally Schuneman info@4sally.com SCOVgleaners.org

Our fruit (oranges, grapefruit, pomegranates, kumquats, lemons and limes) will soon be ripening and we, about 20 neighbors, are ready and waiting to help you harvest your fruit. Go to our website www.SCOVgleaners.org to schedule a harvest or volunteer to pick. Fruit is distributed to neighbors, SCOV residences and the food banks. We harvest on Saturday mornings in January until all fruit is picked and distributed. You will be notified via email or texts.

Havurah Judy Heyman: 925-699-7566 www.havurahscov.org

Havurah in Hebrew means friendship. We are a club that is inspired by Jewish traditions and culture. We hold holiday parties and dinners, brunches and a yearly memberonly gala event. You don’t have to be Jewish to join, and we promise a fun time for all.

Saturday, January 20, is the date for our annual membership dinner, a special evening with dinner, music and dancing. We look forward to all members attending. Ticket information is available at the Havurah website.

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Investment Discussion Group Pres. Bruce Goslovich bruce@goslovichfc.com VP: Dave Korzendorker DKorzend27@comcast.net Sec. Linda Bold lindabold6@gmail.com Fri., Jan. 5 and 19, 9 am–Basics Class; 10-11:30 am Group Discussion, WC3

Join us for insightful, informational discussions with peers about the current global financial markets at 10 am. If you would like a primer on financial planning basics, come at 9 am.

Mindfulness Meditation Club Pres. Terry Miller TMillerSCSU@aol.com Sec. Linda Bold lindabold6@gmail.com Tue., 3 pm, Catalina Vista/Art Studio or Patio

Steep yourself in the insights that come from the stillness of silent meditation. Come and go quietly anytime. Our format is 15-minute discussion of a mindful reading, followed by a 25-minute silent sitting meditation, a 10-minute silent walking meditation and another 25-minute silent sitting meditation. All experience levels welcome. Mindful Book Study is Wednesday 3 pm, Catalina Vista We are reading Comfortable with Uncertainty by Pema Chodron.

Sun City Performers Club Val Salwen 914-255-1726, valsalwen@gmail.com Kris Sigford 612-747-0487 raykris@aribo.com Workshop sessions, weekly, Sun., 3-5 pm, Catalina Vista Performers' showcases, Feb. 14, Mar. 27, Auditorium

Calling all musicians, comedians, dancers or other performing artists. The Sun City Performers Club is a vibrant space to share and hone your creative self. We have had an exciting season so far with a performance that brought in an enthusiastic audience of more than 150 people and more performers to our club. Won’t you join us as audience member or performing participant?

Do your solo thing or connect and share with fellow artists, try out new material, jam with others, provide instrumental back up or dive into fresh, creative realms. This is a safe supportive space to make it happen.

Join us at our weekly 3-5 pm workshop sessions every Sunday and at the 4 pm, Wednesday, February 14 and March 27 Showcases.

Prepare & Share - Dining Pres. Debbie Kotlarek dlkotlarek@gmail.com 262-899-5810 www.scovprepareandshare.weebly.com

The Prepare and Share Club is excited to begin our active season, with many returning members and many new members. The theme for January is Recipes of Famous Chefs.

Members enjoy getting to know some of their SCOV neighbors and friends who enjoy cooking and eating interesting food. Dinners take place monthly in members’ homes. Since everyone brings part of the meal, it is not a huge effort for the hosts.

You can see photos of some of our dinners on our website.

It’s not too late to participate in our club for this season. If you have questions, or are interested in joining, please contact Debbie Kotlarek.

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Rainbow Club Loree Lindblom 763-228-3311 (text) abbypap0930@gmail.com Third Sun. 3-4:30 pm, Activity Center/Navajo

This club celebrates the lives of LGBTQ people and their allies in SCOV. If you identify with this group or have a relative or friend, who is part of this group, you are welcome here. Text your email address to Loree to be added to our newsletter list. Info will be sent via newsletter, "This Week in SCOV" and the Tipster. Our regular meeting time is the third Sunday of every month.

Our first meeting is Sunday, January 21, 3-4:30 pm, Activity Center/Navajo. Plans for this meeting include nomination of officers, discussion of dues and planning future events.

Republican Club Marilyn Rego 520-401-1263 mmrego14@gmail.com Second Mon., 3 pm, Catalina Vista

The Republican Club meets Monday, January 8, 3 pm, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball. We hope you had a super holiday season. We have so much to be thankful for. Plan on attending and bring a friend.

Scandinavian Heritage Club Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 sigridkf@gmail.com

Saturday, February 24, 5:30-8 pm, Activity Center/Navajo and Hohokam Rooms, is the date for our annual Scandinavian potluck dinner. Tickets are $5 pp and go on sale in February. When you purchase tickets there will be a potluck sign up. As in the past, we'll have a delicious Scandinavian smorgasbord. Ja, you betcha. And of course, lots of coffee.

Singles Clubs Active Solos Club

Leslie Fisher 520-955-4258 leslieafisher@yahoo.com www.scovsolos.com

With the holidays behind us, the new year brings opportunities for fun and camaraderie. If you are an unpartnered single looking for friendship and fun, consider the Active Solos Club. Join us the fourth Tuesday each month, 4 pm, The Views Restaurant, for happy hour and socializing. Additionally, members may plan other gatherings such as music events, art gallery tours and happy hours at local restaurants. Club membership includes regular emails to notify you of upcoming events. Contact Leslie to become a member, or check our website for more information.

Sun City Singles

Pres. Anthony Delprete 520-989-0120 Ticket sales Karen Knutson 520-825-4776 Dinner meeting second Thu., 5:30 pm; happy hour last Fri., 5:30 pm

We welcome guests. First-time visitors may purchase a ticket to one of our activities. Thursday, January 11, dinner will be catered by Catalina International. Social hour is at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner at 6 pm, Activity Center/Native American Rooms. Bring your own favorite beverage. Menu is breaded pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas and carrots, and dessert. We will be entertained by Rob Resetar, keyboard, and Sheryl Ann McKinley, vocalist.

Friday, January 26, we celebrate happy hour. Social hour is 5:30 pm, followed by a light dinner at 6 pm, Activity Center/ Native American Rooms. Bring your own favorite beverage.

Entertainment will be vocals by Brad and Susan Soland, the Rollin' Solands. For further information contact Eleanor Mishur at 520-818-3374.

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Ticket sales Fri., Jan. 5, 10-11 am, Desert Oasis.

Dinner tickets, $25 pp, happy hour tickets, $15 pp.

Checks only please, payable to Sun City Singles.

Spanish Cultural Club (SCC) Gary/Carolyn Lerch 520-241-1215 gclerch@comcast.net Oct., Nov., Jan.-Mar., Apr. (Cinco de Mayo Fiesta) Fourth Mon., 7 pm, Catalina Vista

Our next meeting is Monday, January 22, Catalina Vista.

Presentation starts at 7 pm, but come for chat time at 6:30 pm. Dues are $10 pp for the season. Wear your name tag and bring your own beverage.

Mark Adams, representing Frontera de Cristo, will present a program about their work to build relationships and understanding across the border in the area of Douglas, Arizona, and Agua Prieta, Sonora. He also supports all aspects of Cafe Justo.

Saturday and Sunday, January 27 and 28, 9 am-4 pm, Activity Center, we will have the Mata Ortiz Pottery and Zapotec Rug Show and Sale. See Coming Events, page 13.

State Clubs Colorado Club

Jim Mayworm 720-936-4669 themayworms@cs.com

Hey Coloradans, it's time for another party. Mark Saturday, March 9, on your calendar. We will meet at 5 pm for happy hour, Catalina Vista. Entertainment will be provided by Pam and Tom from The Views Restaurant, but this year they will sing for us. Cost and dinner details will be announced later.

Hope to see you there.

Illinois Club

Judy Rigby 520-484-5223 Rigby_judy@yahoo.com

Join the fun at the Illinois Party Saturday, February 3, 3:30-7:30 pm, Auditorium. Food from Rosati’s and Portillo’s.

Bring your own beverage or purchase from The Bistro. Complimentary soda and coffee. Music by Total Recall. Contact Judy Rigby for further information.

Tickets, $15 pp, on sale on Wed., Jan. 17, 10 am-2 pm, Activity Center lobby.

Make checks payable to Lynn Krivitz Minnesota Club

Michelle DeMarais 612-840-5718 vspmichelle@yahoo.com

Friday, March 15, Activity Center, is the next Minnesota Club gathering. Come and celebrate the Irish Northwoods Social. Throw on your leprechaun apparel, buffalo plaid or your favorite hockey jersey. Watch for more information in the Tipster and "This Week in SCOV" for times, ticket sales, etc. Come enjoy amazing pre-dinner bagpiping and live music by Total Recall after dinner. Residents, renters and all who have a tie to Minnesota are welcome. Sláinte!

Pacific Northwest Club

Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689

Saturday, March 30, is the inaugural gathering of the Pacific Northwest Club. It will be held 1-3 pm, Activity Center/ Native American Rooms. If you have any connection to the states of Alaska, Washington, Oregon or Idaho, please join us and let's get this club up and running. We ask that you bring finger appetizers and BYOB. If you are interested in helping with the club organization, contact Sigrid.

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Unit Party Unit 8

Krista Scrimshaw kristaxio@gmail.com

Unit 8 is having a music-themed get together Friday, January 12, 5-9 pm, Activity Center/Kiva Patio, Navajo, Hohokam and Hopi Rooms. Mark your calendar and plan to attend. Invitations with additional information will be delivered to your door soon. Those wanting to volunteer, RSVP, or have questions, email kristaxio@gmail.com.

Women’s Action Group of Oro Valley (WAG OV) Facilitator Anne Munoz 253-905-7747 queenanne9@yahoo.com Communications Kris Sigford 612-747-0487 raykris@aribo.com First Fri., 11 am, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball

WAG OV’s mission is to promote positive, progressive political change on issues affecting women and families.

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Units 18 and 18A

Deb Wehrung Debwehrung@gmail.com

Units 18 and 18A, save the date for our annual potluck dinner, Friday, March 1, 6-8 pm, Catalina Vista. Units 18 and 18A include Silkwind Way, Stratus Way, Cirrus View Drive, the upper sections of Cirrus Hill Drive and Trade Winds Way, and John and Wendy on Mellow Trail.

Save the date and watch "This Week In SCOV" for more information as the date approaches. If you are interested in helping plan our potluck, please email Deb Wehrung at debwehrung@gmail.com.

Sun City Variety Theatre Pres. Nancy Gilbertson Membership contact: Karen Alexander 909-379-8167 Oct.-Apr., Third Thu., 10:30 am, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

We are in the last stages of finalizing acts for the spring variety show production, "Comedy Tonight."

It's not too late to join the club and be part of this crazy, wonderful show.

Mark your calendars for the March 16 and March 17 performances.

The next meeting of the club is Thursday, January 18, 10:30 am, Desert Oasis/Saguaro. On stage or in front of it, don't miss the fun.

Veterans Club of SCOV Pres. Mike LaBarbera 812-431-7427 mclabarb@aol.com First Mon., 1 pm, Oct.-May, Catalina Vista, www.vbscov.weebly.com Happy hour meet and greet, first Wed., 3:30 pm, The Views Restaurant

Happy new year. There is no January meeting due to the New Year's holiday. If you are a veteran, please join us at a meeting for camaraderie and information. Club meetings are monthly from October to May. Guest speakers cover a range of topics to inform club members of veteran organizations, VA compensation and more. Club activities and relevant issues are sent by email.

Join us Wednesday, January 3, 3:30-4:30 pm, The Views Restaurant for a meet and greet happy hour. Our current membership is over 365 veterans. Volunteers are needed for the pancake breakfast Saturday, January 27, Activity Center. If you have an unserviceable U.S. flag, for proper disposal leave it wrapped inconspicuously in a newspaper or brown bag at 2145 E. Bighorn Mountain Dr.

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Ballroom - SC Starlight Sara Harney 717-977-1963 scovstarlightdance@gmail.com www.scstarlightdanceclub.wixsite.com/scstarlightdance

Folk Dance Pres. Siva Raven 505-469-7505 sivaraven@gmail.com Fri., 10-11:30 am, AFC/Studios 1 & 2 www.scovFD.club

Dancing in community lifts our hearts and spirits.

It is also excellent for brain and cardiovascular health. Folk dance offers all of this set to music from around the world.

Our club requires Joyful, joyful, joyful! no membership fees, no partners, no meetings and no patterns to memorize. We just dance and chat a little. All dances are taught prior to dancing for low-stress fun. New dancers are always welcome and encouraged. Come and join us as we dance our way around the world together.

Line - Sunliners Pres. Jim Chinnis 540-222-5825 jchinnis@alum.mit.edu Membership Kim West k_da_westie@comcast.net scsunliners@gmail.com; www.scovsunliners.wixsite.com/sunliners

Please confirm the current schedule on the calendar at www.scovsunliners.wixsite.com/sunliners. January dance sessions are planned as follows: Wednesday practices (AFC Studios 1 & 2): 11:30 am-12:30 pm Transition to Intermediate 1-2 pm Transition to Beginner Thursday instructional classes (Activity Center Auditorium): 1:50-2:50 pm Intermediate 2:55-3:55 pm Beginner 4:30-5:15 pm Introduction to Line Dancing Saturday practices (Auditorium): 9-10 am Intermediate 10:15-11:15 am Beginner 11:30 am-12:30 pm Introduction to Line Dancing Practice Social activity: Fun Friday, January 5, 6:30-8:30 pm, Auditorium. Sign up sheets will be available at classes and practices.

Next board meeting is Wednesday, January 3, 3 pm, via Zoom. All members are welcome.

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Rock ‘N Roll Pres. Cindy Roszak scovrandrclub@gmail.com Membership Kim West scovrandrclub@gmail.com www.scovrrc.org

Greetings Rock 'N Rollers. We are excited to welcome you to our first dance of the new year Saturday, January 27, Auditorium, featuring the band, Xception. Our dance theme is Superbowl. Wear your favorite team's colors or jersey. The dance starts at 6:30 pm, doors open at 6 pm. Please bring your reusable cup for ice and water. Check our website for more information.

Tickets on sale Tue., Jan. 16, Activity Center main hallway.

8 am for members, 9 am for nonmembers. $10 pp members, $15 pp nonmembers.

Checks only, payable to the SCOV R&R Club.

Western - Kactus Kickers Co-Pres. Sherokee Ilse Sherokeeilse@yahoo.com 952-201-8667 Co-Pres. Madeleine Percival Knmdpercival@gmail.com 719-650-3778 Sec. Patty Holman pah724@msn.com 406-396-1158 Dance classes Diane Eminger deed_702@yahoo.com 708-494-4948 Membership Marci Gutierrez marci.gutierrez57@gmail.com 520-204-7039 Club email/Information kkscov@gmail.com

C’mon, you know you want to dance. Don’t know how?

We’ll teach you. Couples, you still have time to sign up for country western dance classes. Register Tuesday, January 9, 10-11:30 am, Activity Center. Lessons start Monday, January 15, running eight weeks, $30/cpl. Class size is limited.

We focus on the two-step, country waltz, patterns and some swing. Once a month, Kactus Kickers holds country western style dances in the Auditorium with live bands who play upbeat songs. Come find the joy in training your brain to do something new this year.

The Unwound Band will play for our next dance Friday, January 12, 6-8:30 pm, Auditorium. Reply to kkscov@gmail. com if you plan to attend. $10/members, $15/nonmembers.

Pay at the door. Open seating; BYOB and snacks.

Exercise Aqua Tone Irmel Wheeler 520-334-0957 irmel5596@gmail.com Tue., Thu., Sat., 10 am, AFC/Pool

Aqua Tone is a toning water workout that incorporates a variety of rhythmic body movements. This aquatic exercise class enhances cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance.

There is no fee to join the club or the class. The teachers are club member volunteers. Participants should be able to do a basic swim stroke. Items used in the class are buoys, boards, noodles, balls and a fitness band. Most items are available at the pool. We assign an experienced member to a newcomer to help learn the various movements. We enjoy a great workout in a fun class.

Arthritis Water Pres. Norma Waters normawaters1@hotmail.com VP Paul Mercer pawmerc@gmail.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 1 pm, AFC/Pool

Our fall and winter class time is 1 pm. Class is held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, when the air temperature is 77 degrees or warmer, as recommended by the Arthritis Foundation.

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We perform gentle water exercises which target all muscles and are used by several health organizations to increase strength and balance, and to increase mobility/ flexibility.

Water exercise is especially helpful for arthritis, fibromyalgia, replaced joints, etc. Some new members have expressed their surprise at how quickly the first couple of sessions have already increased their ability to move, still others are commenting on improved stamina.

New members are always welcome. Our members are fun, accepting and welcoming. We frequently hear “I came for the exercises and love all of the friends I have made.”

The yearly dues are $5, and your first class is free.

Energetic Exercise Pres. Anne Palmer 520-289-9140 palmersaz03@gmail.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 8-9 am, Activity Center/Auditorium

Energetic Exercisers work at their own pace in a challenging one-hour class The goal of Energetic Exercise is to develop and maintain strength, balance and heart health. Members receive a monthly calendar that tells the focus for the day, such as aerobics, cardio tone or interval training. Equipment such as hand weights, resistance bands or ball, adds variety and is always optional. Everybody moves at their own pace and adjusts to individual needs. Dress is exercise casual with sport shoes required. Membership in the Energetic Exercise Club costs only $3/year, and then members purchase a 12-class punch card for $30. Newcomers can try a first class for $3 and maybe even stay for the coffee social at The Bistro every Wednesday. There is no online registration; just show up and say hi to the people at the entry desk.

Fitness Swim Contact: Dave Goodman 520-812-1056 goodman@sfu.ca Swim workout: Tue., Thu., Sat., 7-7:55 am

While most members are motivated recreational swimmers, we also include nationally ranked master swimmers and triathletes, former club and university swimmers. The group generally goes about 2,400 yards, though some do more, a few do less.

New members are welcome. The ability to swim one mile under 45 minutes should be used as a guideline for participation. Please ensure you have medical clearance to participate in a vigorous workout.

Pilates Mary Ayers 520-638-7916 scov.pilates@gmail.com Mon., 3 pm, Thu., 1:30 pm, AFC/Studio

The SCOV Pilates Club offers group mat classes in AFC/ Studios 1 and 2, Mondays from 3-4 pm, and Thursdays from 1:30-2:30 pm. Each person is striving to increase their core strength. The core muscles are deep abdominal and back muscles that help you stabilize your pelvis and spine. Each class always begins with warm-up exercises. The actual Pilates exercises result in benefits that can't be beat: better balance (fewer falls), more flexibility (joints move again), in-

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creased muscle tone (you're stronger) and more energy and well-being. The instructors oversee us at all times and have modifications for the most strenuous exercises for anyone with limitations. The cost is $8 cash/class, and annual club dues each January are $20 pp. Questions, call Mary.

Sunrisers Exercise Joyce Wisbey 520-825-5425 bwisbey90@msn.com Shirley Dubansky 520-975-4100 Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-8 am, AFC/Studios 1 & 2

Are you an early riser and want to improve your stamina and strength? Join us for an hour of aerobic and weight exercise, all while standing. There is no fee to join the club or the class. Bring your weights and drinking water.

Games Bridge Duplicate Bridge

Pres. Dave Hablewitz 520-989-0486 hkrisdave@opusnet.com Mon., 6 pm; Fri., 12:30 pm, Activity Center/Hohokam and Hopi Rooms

Please arrive 15 minutes early. We can help you get a partner if needed.

Ladies Monday Social Bridge

Dee Erlandson 520-638-5725 deeerlandson@gmail.com Mon., 12:30-3 pm, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Tai Chi Co-Chairs Phyllis Burks 520-245-2785 phyllisburks@yahoo.com Jill Frederiksen 650-274-7224 jfredx@yahoo.com Thu., 10-11:30 am, AFC/Studio 1

Come for a friendly game of bridge. Renew those old friendships and meet new friends.

The winter tai chi session begins Thursday, January 4. The class will meet for 10 sessions through March 28. When no class is scheduled, the group is encouraged to come together for practice.

Each 90-minute class begins with Monday morning practice led by Gail Barr 30 minutes of qigong followed by 60 minutes of tai chi instruction, divided and tailored for beginning and experienced practitioners. You may audit the first class before committing to the full 10 sessions.

Tai chi is a gentle, low impact exercise for all ages and fitness levels. It is both a martial art and a meditation, and known for its health benefits. Many medical professionals recommend tai chi for improving balance and preventing falls, in addition to building muscle strength, increasing flexibility, improving breath control, and reducing stress.

Learning tai chi is a lifelong practice, and practice sessions for all levels are offered to support our club members.

For more information, call Phyllis Burks.

Find a partner and join our club. We will play once a month (your choice of date) through April 2024, in your residence or your opponents’ home. There is a one time entry/prize fee of $15 pp. Contact Owen Reese for further information or to join.

Yoga Pres. Jan Wholey 520-638-7088 suncityyoga2018@gmail.com

Mondays, 8:30-10:00 am, AFC Studios 1 & 2 (Maria) Tuesdays, 10:30-11:45 am, AFC Studios 1 & 2 (Torrey) Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30 am, AFC Studios 1 & 2 (Katie) Thursdays, 9-10:15 am, Desert Oasis (Torrey) Thursdays, 10:30-11:45 am, Desert Oasis, Chair Yoga (Torrey) Fridays, 8:30-9:30 am, AFC Studios 1 & 2 (Stephanie).

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Marathon Bridge

Owen Reese 360-972-0401 owenreese@orcalink.com

Mixed Social Bridge

Pres. Don Wheeler 520-334-7578 don8359@gmail.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 8:30 am, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

The Mixed Social Bridge Club plays contract bridge in an informal, relaxed and fun environment. We want everyone who comes to sit at a table and play bridge. If needed, we will make a table of three or have a player float from table to table. Play starts at 8:30 am. Come a few minutes early to socialize and find a partner. We have coffee, and members often bring goodies. Online games are available, using Trickstercards.com. New players are welcome to join us.

Partners Tuesday Night Bridge

Pres. Larry Parks, VP Janelle Parks Sec. Louise Fraser 520-825-9592 Tue., 5:45 pm, Activity Center/Navajo Rooms

It's the New Year, we hope your New Year's resolution will be to join us Tuesdays for a friendly evening of bridge. Bring a partner and $1 for the pot. There are winners every time we play. Arrive before 5:45 pm, and we promise you an enjoyable evening. We finish at 8:30 pm. Call Louise if you have any questions.

Practice Bridge

Pres. Clara (Carol) Murray 360-448-1612 clara.murray@comcast.net VP Pat Orchard 520-825-0352 patoen922@gmail.com Mon. and Wed., 1-3 pm, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

We play for fun, to refresh old skills and develop new ones.

Sometimes we even keep score. We learn from each other.

Bunco Fern Strandskov 520-825-8127 Fourth Tue., 1-4 pm, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

Please join us. There is a $2 entrance fee, which is divided among the winners. We promise you a fun afternoon. Mark your calendar and give it a try. Hope to see you there.

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Chess Pres. John Bechard bechard.john@gmail.com Sec. (membership info) Bob Fouch 310-968-6445 rfouch3@gmail.com Mon., 4:30 pm, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

The Chess Club's Fall 2023 tournament came to an exciting conclusion in November. Nine players competed for cash prizes in a full round-robin format. When the dust settled three players had tied for first place. Congratulations to our winners who equally shared the $45 in prize money: Ed Peters, Bob Krabbeler and Arthur McDermott.

In January we are offering free chess lessons and tutoring for beginners and novices. Just come to one of our reg- L-r: Ed Peters, Bob Krabbeler, Arthur McDermott ular Monday afternoon meetings and we will get you started. Casual play will be in progress throughout the winter.

Cribbage Pres. Salvador Hernandez 281-883-2986 First and Third Thu., 6 pm, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Come join the fun. New members are welcome.

Euchre Chris Auclair 585-309-9065 Mon., 5:30 pm, Desert Oasis

If you would enjoy playing this friendly card game, bring $1 to Desert Oasis on Mondays, 5:30 pm.

Five Crowns Pat Hansen or Fern Strandskov ferndean@aol.com Sat., 4:30 and 5:30 pm, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo www.scov5crowns.weebly.com

Five Crowns is a fun and easy game to play (see website for short video). Players are randomly assigned to tables and each game normally takes one hour. You can come for one, two or three games. For each game you play, you need to bring 12 dimes and one quarter. New players are always welcome. Club dues are $7/year.

Gin Rummy Bob Segebrecht or Sue Lilja 802-236-0150 Sat., 9 am, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Call Sue if you have any questions or suggestions.

Mah Jongg Casual Mah Jongg

Judee Wickersham, 520-989-3254 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Tue., 1-4 pm, Desert Oasis

Come and play on Tuesdays for a casual, fun game.

Thursday Mah Jongg

Cathy Morrow 360-739-0376 Thu., 1-4 pm, Desert Oasis

Last year’s New Year’s resolution was to play more mah jongg. How did you do in fulfilling that resolution? Here’s your chance to try again in 2024. Play more mah jongg.

We’re here every Thursday, 1-4 pm. The club supplies maj sets and unlimited ice water. Players supply the fun.

Our annual mini tournaments will be played the second Thursday of January, February and March. The fee is $1 for each entry day. Exact change appreciated. The entry day pot will be proportionally awarded to the first, second and third place winners each month. Come try your luck. Regular play will be available if you don’t wish to enter the tournament. New players are always welcome.

Women’s Pan (Panguingue) Claudia Case 206-579-6500 Mon., Fri., 12:30-4 pm, Wed., 9 am-12:30 pm, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

If you enjoy a challenge, come and observe our game of Pan (Panguingue). It’s a fun and interesting game. We would love to have you join us.

Pinochle Dave Flatness 425-443-3708 Wed., 5:30-8:30 pm, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

We play single deck and rotate partners every four hands.

Bring $1 for your tally. If your skills are a little rusty, we can get you up to speed quickly. Annual dues are $5 pp.

Poker Dealer’s Choice Poker

Steve Dirks 520-429-3303 stevenkdirks@gmail.com Tue., 6 pm, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

Our game is open to all SCOV residents. Games are Texas hold’em, crazy pineapple, 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 and crazy pineapple, which are high only.

Stakes are 25¢ for the early round of bets and 50¢ for the last two rounds.

Contact Steve Dirks for a Word document with the full club rules and a detailed description of the games.

Men’s Friday Poker

David Dellinger 480-620-5519 davidjdeljan@aol.com Fri., 5:45-8:45 pm, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

We play easygoing poker with low stakes. Games are high only, five-card draw, five-card stud, seven-card stud, Texas holdʼem, Omaha and criss cross. No dues. Bring your own refreshments. Cards are provided. Dealer antes 5¢ per player and chooses the game. Absolute requirements are to leave politics and religion at the door and enjoy three hours of no-hassle, understandable poker. We welcome new players. Bring nickels, dimes and quarters.

Call David if you would like to review rules of play before your first game. Show up at 5:30 pm so we can start playing by 5:45 pm.

Super High Rollers Poker

Steven Dirks 520-429-3303 stevenkdirks@gmail.com Mon., 6-9:30 pm, Desert Oasis

We play four high-only games: Texas hold'em, Omaha, pineapple and seven-card stud. We use chips; bets are

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$1-$3. We also want to find out how much interest there is in having an occasional higher limit or no-limit game with possibly a single buy-in. That way, we can avoid the drive to the casino and the casino rake. Contact Steve Dirks.

Scrabble Jan Fischer 520-825-2401 fischer_janice@comcast.net Fri., 1-3 pm, Desert Oasis

The Scrabble Club welcomes anyone who wants to enjoy an afternoon of socializing and challenging your brain and maybe learning new words. Imagine the most sophisticated computer yet built. Our brains are far more complex and sophisticated than most of us realize, and researchers are learning more and more about how word games and crossword puzzles keep our minds sharp. Scrabble is often used to help brain injury patients regain cognitive abilities and hand/eye coordination. While luck plays a role in how well you play Scrabble, computer analysis shows that playing still requires a certain amount of skill. The SCOV Scrabble Club plays every week for the love of the game and the socializing that playing affords. Drop by any Friday afternoon at 1 pm and see if you want to play.

Sheepshead - Schafkopf Jeff Rusch 920-202-0007 jffrusch@yahoo.com Tue., 10 am-noon, Desert Oasis

Schafkopf, better known as Sheepshead, is a card game most commonly played in Wisconsin and surrounding Midwestern states. If you are interested in joining us, contact Jeff.

Music Barbershop VLQ (Very Large Quartet) Kactus Krooners Mike Moyer 520-308-8881 mmoyerpp@gmail.com Mon., 10 am-noon, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

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 fun, mixed (men and women) acappella chorus in song for just two hours every Monday morning. It's a great way to start each week. Music is provided; visitors are welcome. There is strength in numbers and the more the merrier. Come join in song.

Different Drummers Women’s Circle Zona Boss 520-638-6644 On hiatus

Our sessions have been put on hiatus pending some club details. Keep checking the Tipster for start date.

Early Music Recorder Ensemble Joyce Minks 520-269-9321 minksjoy42@comcast.net Mon., 3:30 pm, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Do you have a recorder (the musical instrument)? Want to learn or improve your skills? Would you like to play in a fun group? Soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders welcome.

Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. Music is provided and instruments are available. Just one hour every Monday.

Learners and visitors welcome. Let’s make beautiful music together.

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Sun City Singers Director Don Hess ddhess@yahoo.com Pres. Bob Westendorf rewestendorf@live.com Tue., 6:30 pm, Activity Center/Kiva

Sun City Singers are looking forward to our spring concerts April 2 and 5. We begin rehearsals Tuesday, January 9.

Do you love to sing? Come join us. We are your community chorus with no audition required, and we have lots of fun singing together. New members are always welcome and music is provided. For more information, contact our director, Don Hess. (P. S. Don’t tell anybody, but we especially welcome tenors and basses.)

Ukulele - Sun City Strummers Pres. John Sand 520-308-5883 jocher_sand@hotmail.com Musical Director Don Bong Tue., 10-11:30 am, Desert Oasis/Saguaro www.scovaz.com/clubs/ukulele

The beginner class meets every Tuesday, 9:15-9:45 am, Desert Oasis. We have extra ukuleles for you to try and see if this club is for you.Come join us, you’ll love it.

Sports Bike - Vistoso Cyclists Pres. Chris Holman 406-544-6194 cjoiceholman@gmail.com VP Al Marshall 719-650-5764 AlMarshall7@gmail.com Treas. Roger Paluska 970-368-0124 rcpalu@gmail.com Sec.-Sherri Rutman 763-443-9379 srutman100@aol.com www.vistosocyclists.org

Cycling renews us. Getting outside in the clean air, taking in the incredible mountain views and biking with friends are some of the reasons we choose to live here. Oro Valley is one of the greatest biking destinations in the country. Wide streets, gorgeous bike paths, clean air and desert beauty draw cyclists from all over the country.

Cycling here is a dream come true for members of the Sun City Vistoso Cycling Club (VCC). With over 250 members and organized group rides four days per week, there’s a ride for everyone.

We support three local charitable organizations: Wheels for Kids, El Grupo and the Interfaith Community Food Bank.

VCC volunteers build or repair and deliver over 400 bikes to kids in the Tucson area every year through the Wheels for Kids (WFK) program. WFK’s 40 volunteers have delivered over 4,600 bikes to charities such as Boys and Girls Club, Casa de los Niños and More Than a Bed. New volunteers are welcome.

For more information or to join, please visit our website.

Ride. Have fun. Be safe.

Billiards Pres. Robert Dufur 503-312-0809 robertdufur@outlook.com Mon.-Fri., noon-4 pm, Catalina Vista/Billiards

Congratulations to Charles Palacios for winning the annual 8-ball club championship. New members are always welcome. The club dues are only $5.

Our weekly activities are round robins: • Mondays, straight 8-ball, 2-4 pm • Tuesdays, one-fifteen 8-ball, 1:15-4 pm • Thursdays, straight 8-ball, 10 am-noon.

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All members at all levels are welcome. These round robins are for fun and learning. If you are a beginner, it is a great way to learn. The more experienced members are happy to help. Based on the number of players that show up, we will have a rotation set up, so everyone plays every round.

Wednesdays from 10 am-noon are reserved for the women’s division. Please contact Mona Connoy mjconnoy@ gmail.com if you want to join the group. Note: Women members are also welcome at all other events.

The Billiards Room is reserved for members only, Monday -Friday, noon-4 pm.

The Projection Pro Billiards system (donated by the SCOV Foundation) is now available. This projector system (on table 3) allows you to follow patterns to practice your skills. To schedule an introduction email robertdufur@outlook.com.

Birders Group

Peggy Smith 520-344-0991 pdsaz@aol.com www.scovbirding.wix.com/birdersgroup

Next meeting: Fri., Jan. 26, 4 pm, Catalina Vista/Art Studio While there are ten species of woodpeckers in Arizona, only five are likely to be seen in SCOV. The ladder-backed woodpecker is the smallest of these and can be found mostly in the states bordering Mexico. Like all woodpeckers, ladderbacks are meat eaters and enjoy suet feeders.

We are a 110-plus member, activity-oriented group and all SCOV residents are invited to join us on our field trips to learn more about the birds here in Arizona (we carpool).

Below is a list of upcomSteve Holmes photo ing field trips. If you are interested in going on any of these, be sure to contact the trip coordinator for details at least three days in advance and ask Peggy Smith to be added to our mailing list.

Thu., Jan. 11, El Rio, Max Haegele, 43avocet@gmail.com Wed., Jan. 17, White Water Draw, Peggy Smith, pdsaz@aol.com Tue., Jan. 23, To be determined.

Wed., Jan. 31, Santa Cruz Flats, Mike Welch, mjwelch244@gmail.com

Save Your Aluminum Cans for the Loan Room Clean aluminum cans may be brought to the collection bin behind the Activity Center. Revenue from recycling the cans helps the Community Assistance Committee (CAC) to purchase items for the Loan Room.

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Bocce Pres. Gail Parson gailscov@comcast.net VP Ginny Howes, kandghowes@comcast.net www.scovbocce.weebly.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 2-4 pm, Bocce Courts Enjoy a fun afternoon in the sun with friends on the bocce courts. Newcomers are welcome and may play once without joining the club. Annual dues are just $5. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the starting time. Space limits each session to the first 32 players, with members given priority.

Play is open only to Bocce Club members Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2-4 pm.

The SCOV Bocce Club will host the Tucson Senior Bocce Olympics January 15-20. (You do not have to be a member of our bocce club to play in this tournament. If interested in participating, check EZEEreg.com.) Any questions, contact Gail Parson.

Gun Club Pres. Joe Noll 229-894-0412 janoll41@aol.com

Second Wed., Oct.-Apr., 2-4 pm, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

The Sun City Gun Club stresses safety and education of all types of firearms. We are an informal group, willing to share our experiences with others of similar interests. Specific attention is paid to the new or inexperienced shooter who wishes to learn proper firearms handling. All are welcome to attend.

Hiking Pres. Jacob O’Neill jakemponeill@gmail.com Scheduled hikes are posted on the website www.scovhiking.org

Winter weather in Tucson is perfect to enjoy hiking in our beautiful area. It is well known that nature can improve your mental health.

Studies show that within just the first five minutes of being outside, people 2023 fall picnic awardees experience a better mood. Spending twenty minutes in nature doing an activity like hiking or walking helps reduce stress. A quick walk outside is a great way to soak in extra vitamin D from the sun, which improves your sleep at night. As an extra bonus, by joining the Hiking Club, you develop friendships, enjoy the company of fellow hikers from many walks of life, and get to take in breathtaking scenery. There are many hikes scheduled at all levels of distance and difficulty. Renew or join now. The annual membership is $10 pp, due at the end of January.

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Horseshoes Ron Knudson 520-825-9307, cell 520-250-4183 for info Tue., Thu., Oct.-Apr., 2 pm; May-Sep, 8 am The Pits at Catalina Vista

How about a fun time in the great outdoors? Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays at the horseshoe pits. Horseshoes are available, or bring your own. No fees or membership required. Just come and have fun. Everyone is welcome, first- timers or old-timers.

Pickleball Pres. Michael Voellinger eer26003@gmail.com VP-Orientation Linda Dolsberry Ldolsberry@gmail.com Registration can be found on the website: www.scovpb.org It’s standing room only most mornings and evenings at the pickleball courts, where the fun may pause, but it never stops. Players of all levels have opportunities to play throughout the day.

Levels include Beginner, Transitional, Casual, Competitive, League and Tournament. There are womAnn Garlinghouse, foreground, and Deb Cooksey en only times and plenmentor fellow club members during four weeks ty of opportunity for co-ed play. of skills clinic You must be a member of the Pickleball Club to participate in club activities. The court schedule and registration are on the club website. Zero Zero Two

POP Tennis Pres. Brian Goff 518-719-6224 bwgoff@outlook.com VP Warren Burda 520-308-1118 wpburda@gmail.com Treas. Jim Steinmetz 440-552-6173 vintner731@gmail.com Tue., Thu., Sat., 8:30-10:30 am, Advanced Play Fri., 8:30-10:30 am Ladies Group Wed., 2-4 pm, Desert Oasis

The advent of the new year brings with it a chance to begin anew.

If you haven’t been exercising as often as you should, January in Oro Valley is the perfect month to get back in the game. Walking, golfing, or playing POP Tennis, tennis, or pickleball are all good ways to get out- The fun-filled POP Tennis roll-out at Sunflower side in the crisp winter air and burn some calories. Sports in general will keep you both mentally and physically fit, and make you feel that “I can still do this” sense of accomplishment. Come over to Desert Oasis and check out POP Tennis. You’ll be glad you did. Days and times are noted above.

Racquetball Pres. Mike Middleton 508-954-4581 Mon.-Fri., 8-11 am, AFC/Racquetball Court Happy new year and welcome back seasonal residents.

We have two socials coming up, the first Monday, January 15, for our annual meeting where er will elect new officers and the second is our barbeque on Players enthusiastic to commence play Tuesday, March 19. Both events wil be held at Catalina Vista. Our players are having a blast with some very competitive matches. We encourage anyone with an inkling to play or learn the game to contact a club member.

Table Tennis Co-Pres. Dorothy Filip dotfilip520@gmail.com Co-Pres. John Smith jdsaz@aol.com Tue., women 1:30 pm; all play 3-5 pm Thu., all play 4:30-8 pm; Sat., all play 9 am-noon Sun., all play 1-3 pm. All play is at Catalina Vista Resolve to put more fun in your life with table tennis (aka ping pong). Table tennis is a popular sport that yields a surprisingly vigorous workout. As you play, you may possibly boost your eye-hand coordination, motor speed, and mental concentration. All interested players are welcome, ranging from never-played to super-skilled. Club paddles and balls are available for you. Please remember to wear good sport shoes. You are welcome to join club members who tend to play in the first hours of each session. Or if you’re bringing your own family and friends, you may like the later hours of each time slot.

Table tennis players may choose to play doubles or singles games on the three to five tables that are set up in Catalina Vista

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SCOV Name Tags Name tags with our logo are $ 12.50 each. The order form is available at scovaz.com. Log in first then >Member Services > This & That >Name Tag Order Form.

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Tennis Pres. Mark Lankes mjlankes@yahoo.com For a schedule of club play and membership, go to www.scovtennis.com

Coming soon, mark your calendars: • January 15-28 - Annual 132 Mixed Doubles Tournament. Pick your partner now • February 4 - Mixed Doubles Social • February 18 - Mariachi Concert Remember, club fees are due as of January 1, and this year you can take advantage of paying them on our new SCOV Tennis website. Once signed up through the website, you’ll be able to take advantage of all the upcoming events, early access to tickets and scheduling for additional play.

Did you know SCOV has a dynamite tennis ladder for all abilities? Take advantage and get signed up for play today.

We had a great turn out at Wednesday Night Lights. The next one will be Wednesday, January 10, 6 pm. Bring a snack, drink, family and friends.

More details on the club website.

A special wish goes out to our "celebrity fox," Saniya Otus, for a happy Wednesday Night Lights 93rd birthday!

Wallyball Pres. Rich Hoskins 520-222-5339 Richscotthoskins@gmail.com VP Tom Cooksey 503-753-5737 tdcooksey@msn.com Treas. Janell Raty 530-401-2477 janello66@yahoo.com Game days, Tue., Fri., setup 12:45 pm, play 1-3 pm, AFC/Racquetball Ct.

Wallyball is volleyball played on a racquetball court. With three to five players on each side, it is fast, fun and a great workout that tones muscles and improves coordination.

Players use the walls to create angles on shots but cannot use the ceiling or back wall of the opposing team.

We welcome new members, both men and women. Come see if the game is for you.

Water Volleyball Pres. Pete Coy Petecoy@gmail.com 360-739-4100 VP Karen Alexander Karenandbrian2001@yahoo.com VP Barb Satterly 520-825-8965 Craftylady838@aol.com Treas. John Lesko 248-231-0546 azjl1946@gmail.com Recreational play Thu., Sun., 1-3 pm, Desert Oasis pool Advanced play Mon. 1-3 pm, Wed. 1-3 pm, Desert Oasis pool

Many would think that water volleyball does not happen in the winter because it is too cold. They would be wrong. Anytime the outside temperature is 65 degrees or more, players show up to play. The Desert Oasis pool is warm and inviting which keeps players lower half warm. Most of us wear wet suit vests to keep our upper half warm, so it is quite comfortable. If you are curious, come by while we are playing to watch the competition and laughter but bring your suit, because you may be compelled to join the group. Newcomers are welcome.

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Day Trippers Chair Frank Krivitz 520-820-6138 Membership Nancy and Lou Phillippi 520-638-6957 Second Fri., 9 am, Activity Center/Native American Rooms

Happy 2024 everyone. Exciting events are being planned.

Always bring your checkbook to the meetings.

Tue., Jan. 30: Free trip to Desert Diamond Casino. Vans leave from Welcome Center 10:30 am. Monitor: Nancy O’Hara, 847-207-7115 Thu., Feb. 15: Douglas, AZ Gadsden Hotel tour with third floor ghost experience.

Lunch included. Art Cars World Museum, original A wonderful day at the Heard Museum international airport, and much more. Cost: $92 pp.

Bus leaves 7:30 am, return about 6 pm. Monitor: Diane Lester, 520-252-2385.

Tue., Mar. 12: Kartchner Caverns tour of the Rotunda Throne Room, with lunch at Horseshoe Cafe in Benson. Bus leaves 10 am, return about 6:30 pm. $93 pp. Monitor: Lynn Krivitz, 520-647-4691.

Thu., Apr. 4: Queen Creek Olive Mill plus Casa Grande Ruins. Lunch on the premises of the Olive Mill. Bus leaves 9 am, return 5 pm. Cost: $87 pp. Monitor: Diane Lester, 520-252-2385.

Future plans: Albuquerque Balloon Festival, Oct. 2024

RV Club - Sundowners Pres. Eric Wiley 360-510-1641 w.eric.wiley@gmail.com VP Bob Whipple 608-469-7690 rjwhip@yahoo.com Website: https://sundownersrvclub.wildapricot.org Meetings second Mon., 9 am, Catalina Vista

The New Year is off to a wonderful start with the announcement of four new confirmed RV trips. The destinations for new trips are posted and available for signup on the website.

The Albuquerque International Bal- The morning launch at the 2023 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta captured by Jim Ellestad loon Fiesta, the largest in the world, features over 500 hot air balloons. It is truly a spectacular sight, according to members Marian and Jim Ellestad. Have a desire to visit Durango, Colorado? It is a trip destination, too.

The Sundowners RV Club next general meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 8, 9 am, Catalina Vista. If you are a newcomer to the SCOV community and have an RV, please join us as a guest. Traveling solo, come join. The club has a number of single and solo members who love to travel.

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Partnered Organizations

Extended Community

The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations. SCOV does not sponsor, support, assume responsibility or liability for the information.

Al-Anon Al-Anon helps friends and families of problem drinkers. www.so-az-alanon.org 520-323-2229.

AA Kevin D. 708-732-2943 kjd728@aol.com, Tue., 7 pm, Desert Oasis This group has resumed regular meetings.

Parkinson’s Support Payton Davies 520-401-7275 bpwdavies@gmail.com Third Wed., 10:30 am-noon, Resurrection Lutheran Church, Katie’s Korner 11575 N. 1st Ave., Oro Valley

People with Parkinson’s Disease as well as caregivers and/or family are welcome.

Survivors of a Loved One Who Died by Suicide Ester Leutenberg ester36@gmail.com 520-444-8529 Individual encounters offered

There is nothing as helpful as talking to another person who has lost a close loved one who died by suicide. If you wish to share the experience and feelings of your loss, contact Ester Leutenberg, who lost her son to suicide when he was 30 years old.

Vistoso Helpful Hands For assistance call 520-447-0077 Chair Barb McNeill bjmac68@gmail.com

We are an all-volunteer organization providing short term help to residents in a needy/temporary crisis situation. We assist with caregiver relief/shut-in visiting, call check, transportation, animal care, handyman services, light housekeeping/yard care, paperwork organization, errands and picking up take-out meals from The Views Restaurant. We also have a resource file with referrals for paid and other volunteer services.

For help call: 520-447-0077. If we are not available, leave a message with your name/phone number. We will call you back.

Wheels for Kids Tom Terfehr 520-789-7243 www.azwfk.org

Do you remember your first bike? Wheels for Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing rehabbed bicycles to children and families in need in the Tucson area. To date, we have donated 4,600 bikes to local nonprofits, who then distribute the bikes to their clients. Some of our partner organizations include Refugee Focus, Boys and Girls Club of Tucson, Children’s Advocacy Center, Casa de los Niños, Ronald McDonald House and Youth On Their Own. Wheels for Kids is an all-volunteer effort, and we are always happy to welcome new people to our team. If you are interested in learning more, please visit our website or call Tom Terfehr. Help kids experience the same joy you had when you got your first bike.

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American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 We are local veterans making a difference in the lives of veterans and service members in need. Help us help them, by joining our friendly post. You, too, can make a difference.

Your membership also adds to our collective voice on important issues. Contact: Steve Didio, 520-219-9997 or ovpost132@gmail.com We meet the third Thursday, 6:30 pm, September-June, Vistoso Memorial Chapel 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley.

Catalina State Park Enjoy Music in the Mountains at Catalina State Park the first and third Saturdays of the month. All-day admission to the park is $7/vehicle, and the concert is included with park admission.

• January 6, 3 pm, Jimmy & The Jitterbugs with a mix of blues, Latin, rock, ballads and swing.

• January 20, 3 pm, Last Dance plays a mix of retro country, blues, rock and other roots music.

League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson Empowering voters and defending democracy in Southern Arizona since 1941. The League neither supports nor opposes candidates or political parties. We work on issues of vital concern to our members and the public, and we strive to create Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within our organization.

Saturday, January 13, is National Day of Racial HealingYWCA Southern AZ. Register on the website-www.lwvtucson.org-under Calendar-January 13.

Oro Valley Historical Society Local historian Jim Williams will discuss "Oro Valley's Incorporation" and his new book at the OV Library on Wednesday, January 17, 2 pm. The event is free and open to all.

Come early to be sure of a seat.

SaddleBrooke Squares Dance Club Come join the fun Sundays, 6-8 pm, in SaddleBrooke, featuring Plus level dancing. Singles and couples are welcomed.

Dress is casual. Guests $10 pp. For more information and location specifics, contact SCOV resident, Mary Klootwyk 402-415-7347 mkspittler@yahoo.com. Don't square dance?

See www.saddlebrookesquares.com for lesson information.

Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry Why is my loved one with mental illness not getting better? The Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry is hosting an expert panel discussion called “Understanding the Levels of Psychiatric Care is Key to Treatment Success” Sunday, January 21, 1-3 pm, or Monday, January 29, 6-8 pm, 14380 N. Oracle Rd. The same program will be presented both days.

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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; S/S=Stainless Steel; WiFi=Wireless Internet Service.

Classified Advertising $10/ad • Deadline 10th of the Month.

FOR SALE: Buy your vacation home on wheels. 2021 19’6” PleasureWay Ascent TS motor home with Mercedes Benz chassis with a 3 L 6-cycle diesel motor and 7 speed transmission. $122,900. Silver exterior, gray interior, 400 W solar, twin or queen bed, awning, bath/shower, etc. See to believe, listed on RVT.com, ad# 11404584.

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FOR RENT: Rentals available beginning May 2024. 2 BR/2 BA. One is on the golf course with a spectacular view and formal dining and living rooms. The other is 2 BR/2 BA with a den; this home is available seasonally or long term. Call Jan 636-357-8817 for more details.

FOR RENT: Popular expanded 1,573 sq. ft. Silvercreek model, 2 BR/2 BA. Open floor plan with tile and carpet, ceiling fan in every room. Fully furnished, king in primary, queen in guest, reclining couch in living room, smart TV. Includes all utilities, WiFi, cable, W/D, BBQ on covered patio with ceiling fan. Fully enclosed back yard.

N/S, N/P. Email dixie476@gmail.com or call 636-544-1706 for availability.

FOR RENT: Nov. 2023-Feb. 2024, 2 BR/2 BA, 1,085 sq. ft. home, fully furnished, includes utilities and WiFi. One king, one queen, with backyard mountain view, $4,000/mo. Email pattyarenz@hotmail.com or call my daughter, Myra, 858-3978091. N/S, N/P. FOR RENT: 2 BR/2 BA, 1,750 sq. ft. Pacifica available Apr. and/or May 2024.

1 king, 1 queen. Includes WiFi and all utilities. New windows, kitchen cabinets, counters, flooring. Stocked with sundries. Backs up to 13th fairway. Catalina Mountain views in front. $3,600/month. N/S, N/P. Photos on request. bruce@goslovichfc.com 208-550-7943.

RENT YOUR HOME: Let me help you rent or lease your SCOV home for one month or a year. I'm a SCOV resident with 10-plus years of home manager experience. I take care of everything for you: helping you prepare your home, listing ad, taking all phone inquiries, negotiations with renters, checking references, handling paperwork and rental contract, checking renters in and out and handling all guest questions and issues. I can arrange cleaning. Call Dave 405-204-8921.

WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT/MANAGEMENT SERVICE: Need help with your club's website? Call SCOV resident Paul Sherwood 520-329-7661 to discuss options.

Services include the design of an all new website or management of existing sites.

CAREGIVER/HOME CARE in your home. I just moved here to SCOV from Wenatchee, WA. I want a jab as a care giver. I’ve been a care giver for about seven years in Wenatchee. I also will do your household chores as well as your personal care giving. Take you to doctor appointments, grocery store or I can run errands for you, too. I’m 72 and a Christian. Call me at 509-670-0702 Linda McKee. PET CARE: When you’re not home, I will make sure your pets are cared for and well loved. My services include dog walking, boarding of dogs and cat care. I am able to administer medications if needed. Suzanne Batten, 253-310-2693, email: suzbatten@gmail.com.

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. 520-529-2984.

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The holiday golf cart parade on December 13 was a hit.

Thank you to those who decorated their carts and helped make it a fun time for all.

Santa and his elves won first place. L-r: Lori Brown, Monica and Jack Anderson, Ken Brown

Paul and Mary Beth Livingston in their decked-out cart

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Sun City Oro Valley Scrapbook Resident-submitted photos.

Cheryl Clarke and Dennis Bell at the Bocce Halloween party

Tipster collators having Halloween fun

Mockingbird enjoying its perch on a pyracantha shrub. Photo by Sheri Reece

Sunset over the 4th and 5th fairways. Drone photo taken from over the wash by Roger Mathieu

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Sun City Oro Valley Scrapbook Resident-submitted photos.

Robert Starr captioned this photo "You lookin' at me?"

Great blue heron enjoying the view. Photo by Sheri Reece

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